Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Name the Union Minister for Power in the Government of India, who co-chaired the 4th India-Australia Energy Dialogue recently with his Australian counterpart?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The dialogue was co-chaired by Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, RK Singh and Australian Energy and Emissions Reduction Minister Angus Taylor.
Category : National
2.
Which year was the world's first chickenpox vaccine rolled out?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Research Foundation for Microbial Diseases began the rollout of the world's first chickenpox vaccine in 1986 as the only varicella vaccine approved by the World Health Organisation.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Heather Knight has won the ICC Women's Players of the Month Award for January 2022. She plays for which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
England skipper Heather Knight has won the ICC Women's Players of the Month Award for January 2022.
Category : International
4.
PM Modi will hold a virtual summit with which nation's Crown Prince?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a virtual summit with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan.
Category : International
5.
The Waste to Wealth Creation programme of SIDBI has been launched in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Small Industries Development Bank of India has launched the 'Waste to Wealth Creation' programme for women in the Sundarbans in West Bengal.
Category : State
6.
Veteran Indian singer and composer, Bappi Lahiri has passed away. On the political end, he was associated with which party?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Singer and music composer Bappi Lahiri, passed away at the age of 69. Bappi Lahiri joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2014.
Category : Miscellaneous
7.
The 'Quit Tobacco App' has been launched by which organization to support people in quitting the use of tobacco in all forms?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Region (SEAR) has launched a 'Quit Tobacco App' to help people give up the use of tobacco in all forms, including smokeless and other newer products.
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
Which Union Minister will visit Germany and France?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Germany and France.
Category : National
9.
Who will be the head of the Apex Committee on the G20 Secretariat, formed to oversee the preparations for the G20 India Summit 2023?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has approved the setting up of a G20 Secretariat to be guided by an Apex Committee headed by the Prime Minister.
Category : Persons
10.
In 2017, SEBI had formed a "Committee on Corporate Governance" which recommended separating the roles of Chairperson and MD/CEO of listed entities. Who was the head of this committee?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In 2017 had formed a Committee on Corporate Governance under the chairmanship of Shri Uday Kotak.
Category : Persons
11.
The Agri Infinity programme has been launched by which bank to develop digital financial solutions for the food and agriculture ecosystem?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Yes Bank has launched a programme named 'Yes Bank Agri Infinity' through which the bank aims to co-develop digital financial solutions for the food and agriculture ecosystem by mentoring entrepreneurial ventures in this field.
Category : Banking
12.
Which country will host the G20 Summit in 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In 2021, the G20 summit was held in Rome, Italy. In 2022 the G20 summit will be held in Bali, Indonesia while in 2023 it will be held in New Delhi, India.
Category : International
13.
NITI Aayog has launched the Fintech Open Month in collaboration with which company?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NITI Aayog has started the Fintech Open Month in coordination with PhonePe.
Category : Miscellaneous
14.
Which state government conferred their highest civilian award upon Ratan Tata?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma conferred the state's highest civilian award "Assam Baibhav" upon eminent Indian industrialist Ratan Tata at a function held in Taj Wellington Mews in Koloba, Mumbai.
Category : State
15.
What is the theme of the Fintech Open Month, organised by NITI Aayog from February 07 to 28, 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NITI Aayog has started the Fintech Open Month from February 07, 2022, in coordination with PhonePe. The overarching theme of Fintech Month of NITI Aayog is 'OPEN'.
Category : Miscellaneous
16.
Which nation's junta leader has been inaugurated as the new President?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Burkina Faso junta leader Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has been inaugurated as the new President of the country.
Category : Persons
17.
What was the profession of Sandhya Mukherjee, who has passed away aged 90 years?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Legendary Bengali singer Sandhya Mukherjee passed away at the age of 90 years due to cardiac arrest. Her full name was Geetashree Sandhya Mukhopadhyay.
Category : Obituary
18.
What is the name of the scheme launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for the welfare of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Tribal Communities?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar launched a central sector scheme named the Scheme for Economic Empowerment for DNTs, (SEED) at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
Category : Miscellaneous
19.
What is the theme for the International Childhood Cancer Day 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) 2022 theme is 'Better Survival' is achievable #throughyourhands.
Category : Miscellaneous
20.
India has signed Work Plan 2022 with which country to reduce trade barriers?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Ministry for Consumer Affairs and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy signed the Work Plan 2022 to significantly improve quality infrastructure, lower trade obstacles and increase product safety, and boost consumer protection.
Category : International
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