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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 17, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Legal mining of Bajri (riverbed sand) has been initiated in which state?
West Bengal
Rajasthan
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Environment clearance has been issued to as many as 60 mining areas and legal mining of Bajri (riverbed sand) is initiated in Rajasthan.

2.
What is the rank of India in the US Green Building Council's annual list of countries for LEED-certified green buildings in 2021?
3
4
2
5
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has been ranked third in the world in the US Green Building Council's annual list of top 10 nations and areas outside of the United States for LEED-certified green buildings in 2021.

3.
Which country is hosting Badminton Asia Team Championships 2022?
Japan
Indonesia
India
Malaysia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Badminton Asia Team Championships 2022 is an ongoing tournament, being hosted at Shah Alam in Malaysia.

4.
Paisabazaar.com has launched a 'Paisa on Demand' credit card in partnership with which bank?
HDFC Bank
RBL Bank
Axis Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Paisabazaar.com has partnered with RBL Bank to launch a 'Paisa on Demand' (PoD) credit card, under its neo-lending strategy.

5.
Which is the first institution set up under the National river interlinking policy?
Kaveri-Godavari Link Project Authority
Godavari-Krishna Link Project Authority
Ken-Betwa Link Project Authority
Narmada-Tapi Link Project Authority
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government has constituted the Ken-Betwa Link Project Authority to implement the first initiative under the national river interlinking policy.

6.
Which Indian FMCG company has become the first plastic waste neutral company in the country?
Godrej
Patanjali
Dabur
Nestle
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dabur India has become the first Indian consumer goods company to become completely plastic waste neutral.

7.
Vedanta has tied with which company to form a joint venture for manufacturing semiconductors in India?
Acer
Pegatron
Foxconn
Asus
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian mining major Vedanta has inked an MoU with Taiwanese electronics manufacturing company, Hon Hai Technology Group (better known as Foxconn) to form a joint venture (JV) for manufacturing semiconductors in India.

8.
Centre has allocated Rs 2.26 crore for Medaram Jatara 2022 Festival. The biennial festival is organized in which state?
Assam
Madhya Pradesh
Telangana
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, has sanctioned Rs. 2.26 Crores for Medaram Jatara 2022 Festival in Telangana.

9.
What is the former name of the Karnataka state?
Travancore
Mysore
Madras
Kannada
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Karnataka was originally known as the state of Mysore. It was formed on November 1, 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act.

10.
Which country has become the first in the world to allow Drones to operate in civilian airspace?
United States
France
Germany
Israel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Israel has become the first country in the world to allow unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs/Drones) to operate in civilian airspace.

11.
Which nation's Land Forces Commander visited India for the very first time?
Qatar
Oman
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Commander of Royal Saudi Land Forces, Lieutenant General Fahd Bin Abdullah Mohammed Al-Mutair arrived in India for a three-day visit.

12.
Sainya Ranakshetram was a first-ever Hackathon organised by which organisation?
Indian Army
DRDO
NITI Aayog
NABARD
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Army had conducted a first-of-its-kind Hackathon named "Sainya Ranakshetram" to showcase the technological side of the Army and promote proficiency and expertise in the use of emerging technologies.

13.
Who has won the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for January 2022?
Chamari Athapaththu
Alyssa Healy
Deandra Dottin
Heather Knight
Answer: Option
Explanation:
England skipper Heather Knight won the ICC Women's Player of the Month award, beating off competition from Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu and West Indies cricketer Deandra Dottin.

14.
When was Ravidas Jayanti observed across India?
February 14
February 13
February 15
February 16
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ravidas Jayanti was observed across the country on February 16, 2022, to mark the 645th birth anniversary of the renowned saint Ravidas.

15.
Shikhar Dhawan was bought by which IPL team at the IPL 2022 Mega Auction?
Gujarat Titans
Lucknow Super Giants
Punjab Kings
Rajasthan Royals
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shikhar Dhawan, who was a part of Delhi Capitals previously, was bought by Punjab Kings for a deal worth Rs 8.25 crore at the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.

16.
Which country has relocated its embassy from Kyiv to Lviv?
UK
United States
Australia
Israel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States has temporarily relocated its embassy in Ukraine from Kyiv to the western city of Lviv.

17.
Ministry of Textiles has extended the timeline for submission of applications under the PLI Scheme for Textiles. What is the total outlay of PLI Scheme for Textile?
Rs 8,555 crore
Rs 11,578 crore
Rs 10,683 crore
Rs 9,725 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Textiles has further extended the timeline for submission of applications under the PLI Scheme for Textiles. Total financial outlay- Rs 10,683 crore.

18.
Which state has decided to launch a portal to invite suggestions for the renaming of cities that are currently contrary to Indian culture?
Gujarat
Assam
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state government will launch a portal to invite suggestions for change of names of cities, towns & villages, which are contrary to Indian civilisation, culture and derogatory to any caste or community.

19.
Who is the top-ranked Indian in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings?
Harmanpreet Kaur
Shafali Verma
Smriti Mandhana
Mithali Raj
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian skipper Mithali Raj is the highest-ranked Indian in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings.

20.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education?
Rajesh Kumar
Sanjay Malhotra
Manoj Ahuja
Vineet Joshi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IAS Vineet Joshi has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).