Exercise :: February 15, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- February 15, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | Which ministry has reconstituted the Advisory Committee on Investor Protection and Education Fund? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reconstituted the Advisory Committee on Investor Protection and Education Fund under the chairmanship of G Mahalingam.
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| 2. | Who has been appointed as the President of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the year 2022-23? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Debashis Mitra has been elected as the President of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the year 2022-23.
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| 3. | Which state government has tied up with the British Council to expand higher education? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The government of Telangana has tied up with the British Council to expand higher education and to renew partnerships in English and Arts.
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| 4. | Who has started the "Jiva Program" to promote natural farming? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has launched the "Jeeva Program" to promote natural farming under its existing watershed and Wadi programs in 11 states.
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| 5. | The Government of India is committed to becoming a net-zero carbon emitter by which year? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The government is committed to increasing the share of non-fossil fuels by 2030 and becoming a net-zero emitter by 2070.
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| 6. | Centre has been approved to continue the MPF Scheme. How much amount has been allocated to the scheme for five years? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Government has approved the continuation of the Scheme of Modernization of State Police Forces (MPF Scheme) for five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with a financial outlay of Rs 26,275 crore.
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| 7. | Who is the author of the book titled "India-Africa Relations: Changing Horizons"? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Indian scholar- diplomat Rajiv Bhatia has come out with a book titled India-Africa Relations, Changing Horizons.
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| 8. | The 2022 Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation films are scheduled for May 2022. It will be which edition of the annual event? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The 17th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation films (MIFF-2022) is scheduled to take place.
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| 9. | In which nation did, the United States of America will reopen its embassy? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The United States will reopen the embassy in Solomon Islands.
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| 10. | The International Epilepsy Day 2022 is being celebrated on which day? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: International Epilepsy Day is Celebrated every year on February 14 across the world.
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| 11. | The board of which company has approved the appointment of N Chandrasekaran as the chairman for a second five-year term? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Board of Tata Sons Pvt Ltd has approved the appointment of N Chandrasekaran as Chairman for the second term of five years.
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| 12. | How much did the Rail-cum-Road Bridge Over River Ganga In Bihar cost? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The value of the 'Rail-cum-Road-Bridge' project is Rs 696 crore. The new bridge will reduce the period, boost agriculture tourism, and generate employment opportunities.
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| 13. | Where did Maharashtra's Health Minister, Rajesh Tope speak about the launch of a state-of-the-art Mosaic-3D radiation machine? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Rajesh Tope has spoke at the launch of a state-of-the-art Mosaic-3D radiation machine at a private hospital in Kolhapur.
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| 14. | ICGS 'Saksham', the final ship of the 5 CGOPV Project has delivered to the Indian Coast Guard ahead of the schedule. Which company was given the contract to develop the vessels under the project? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) delivered the 5th and final vessel of the 5 Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vehicle (CGOPV) Project to the Indian Coast Guard, ahead of the contractual schedule.
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| 15. | In which state the Transport Minister B. Sriramulu "Skill and Entrepreneurship Development University" is being planned? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Transport Minister B. According to Sriramulu, a plan has been made to set up a "Skill and Entrepreneurship Development University" in the state of Karnataka.
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| 16. | The ISRO has successfully launched the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C52. Who is the chief of ISRO? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The ISRO has successfully launched the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C52 from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. S Somnath is the chief of ISRO.
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| 17. | Which of the following central jail started its own radio channel? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Central Jail of Indore, Madhya Pradesh has started its own radio channel 'Jail Vaani-FM 18.77'.
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| 18. | NASA's Parker Solar Probe took pictures of the surface of which planet from space? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Parker Solar Probe of NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has taken pictures of the surface of the planet Venus from space.
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| 19. | Military officer Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has taken over as the interim President of which country following the military coup? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: In Burkina Faso, the military junta has appointed lieutenant colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba as the interim President of the country following the military coup.
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| 20. | Which bank has partnered with Creditas Solutions to launch its 'Neo Collections' platform? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The RBL Bank has partnered with Creditas Solutions for its 'Neo Collections' platform.
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