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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 22, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which bank was in news for raising Rs 550 crore from the Central Bank of Singapore, Government of Singapore and other mutual fund companies?
ICICI Bank
Equitas Small Finance Bank
IDFC First Bank
IndusInd Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Equitas Small Finance Bank has raised Rs 550 crore in total from the government of Singapore, Singapore's central bank (Monetary Authority of Singapore) and a host of local mutual funds in the qualified institutional placement of equities.

2.
Which country had initiated the idea of observing the International Mother Language Day?
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
India
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day came first from Bangladesh. The idea was approved at the 1999 UNESCO General Conference. The day has been observed every year since the year 2000.

3.
The book titled 'A Nation To Protect' has been authored by whom?
Mansukh Mandaviya
Priyam Gandhi Mody
Pranab Mukherjee
Narayan Rane
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The book titled "A Nation To Protect" authored by Priyam Gandhi Mody was launched by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

4.
When is International Mother Language Day celebrated?
February 21
February 20
February 19
February 23
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Mother Language Day 2022 is celebrated across the world on February 21st to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

5.
'Heal by India' is an initiative by the Government of India to improve India's educational institutions with a focus on which sector?
Health
Infrastructure
Tourism
Agriculture
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of India will be promoting the 'Heal by India' initiative to improve India's educational institutions in the health sector.

6.
Centre has notified a new campaign titled Meri Policy Mere Hath. This campaign has been launched under which scheme?
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
Atal Pension Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare will launch 'Meri Policy Mere Hath' which is a doorstep distribution drive to deliver crop insurance policies to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

7.
India has inked CEPA with UAE. Aims to increase the bilateral trade between the two countries from the current USD 60 billion to how much in the next 5 years?
USD 100 billion
USD 120 billion
USD 80 billion
USD 150 billion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The CEPA, is a free trade agreement between the two countries to increase the bilateral trade from the current USD 60 billion to USD 100 billion in the next 5 years.

8.
In 2022, which edition of Soil Health Card Day is being celebrated?
7
5
10
6
Answer: Option
Explanation:
7th. In India, 19 February is marked as the Soil Health Card Day to commemorate the launch of the Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme and create awareness about the benefits of the scheme.

9.
Which city in India has the highest number of dollar-millionaire households according to the Hurun India Wealth Report 2021?
Delhi
Kolkata
Bengaluru
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the list of cities with the most millionaires, Mumbai has topped with 20,300 millionaires households. Mumbai is followed by Delhi with 17,400 and Kolkata with 10,500 millionaire households, respectively.

10.
SEBI has reconstituted its alternative investment policy advisory committee, to oversee the development of the AIF industry. Who is the chair of this renewed committee?
Kris Gopalakrishnan
Nandan Nilekani
N R Narayana Murthy
Salil Parekh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The SEBI has reconstituted its alternative investment policy advisory committee. The reconstituted committee has 20 members. Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy is the chair of this committee.

11.
Which country has become the world's top-ranked T20 team in the latest ICC T20 Team Rankings?
Australia
India
South Africa
New Zealand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has become the world's top-ranked T20 side after its recent 3-0 win in the T20I series against West Indies. India's series win helped it overtake the previously top-ranked side, England in the ICC T20 Team Rankings 2022.

12.
Which bank has partnered with Assam Rifles to provide Central Forces Salary Package to all personnel of the force?
Union Bank of India
State Bank of India
Punjab National Bank
Bank of Baroda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda has signed an MoU with Assam Rifles, the oldest paramilitary force, to provide the Baroda Central Forces Salary Package to all personnel of the Assam Rifles.

13.
Who has won the award for Best Actor at DPIFF Awards 2022?
Ranveer Singh
Sidharth Malhotra
Ahan Shetty
Aayush Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ranveer Singh received the award for Best Actor for '83', Kriti Sanon won the Best Actress award for her role in 'Mimi'.

14.
Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has got how many years of imprisonment in the fifth fodder scam verdict?
6 years
5 years
7 years
3 years
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A CBI court in Ranchi has sentenced RJD leader and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav to 5 years' imprisonment in the fifth fodder scam case.

15.
What was the profession of Ravish Tiwari, who has passed away?
Filmmaker
Sportsperson
Journalist
Economist
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Senior journalist Ravish Tiwari has passed away. He was the national bureau chief of Indian Express. He was popular for his political news reporting.

16.
Which film won the Best Film award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022?
Badhai Do
Shershaah
Pushpa
Mimi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Best Film award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022 went to Shershaah, directed by Vishnuvardhan.

17.
Which bank has become the first to enter the metaverse?
Citibank
JPMorgan
Barclays
UBS
Answer: Option
Explanation:
JPMorgan announced that it has become the first bank to enter the metaverse. It has opened a lounge in Decentraland i.e. a virtual world based on blockchain technology.

18.
Which bank has acquired the highest stake in India Debt Resolution Company Ltd?
UBI
Canara Bank
PNB
SBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Canara Bank has acquired the highest stake 14.90% in India Debt Resolution Company Ltd.

19.
Which is the first IPL team to unveil their team logo in the metaverse?
Kolkata Knight Riders
Lucknow Super Giants
Gujarat Titans
Lucknow Super Giants
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gujarat Titans unveiled the team logo in the Metaverse. The team logo was unveiled by Head Coach Ashish Nehru along with Captain Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill in the virtual dugout.

20.
The IBRD arm of the World Bank has recently approved a loan worth $115 million for the State Governments of Karnataka and Odisha, for the implementation of which project?
SHIELD
DREAM
REWARD
METRO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India, the State Governments of Karnataka and Odisha have signed a loan agreement with the World Bank of the total worth of $115 million (INR 869 crore) for Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development (REWARD) Programme.