Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
What is the name of the new week-long commemoration before the 'National Science Day'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A week-long commemoration event titled Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate was launched by Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh and Union Minister of Culture G Kishan Reddy.
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
Government has launched Purple Revolution in Jammu & Kashmir. It is associated with the cultivation of which crop?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lavender has been designated as Doda brand product, to promote lavender under 'One District, One Product' initiative of the Modi Government.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Which country has announced the close of its Tier 1 investor visa, also known as the golden visa?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Kingdom has closed the UK's Tier 1 investor visa, also known as the golden visa to all new applicants from all nationalities with immediate effect over security concerns.
Category : International
4.
What was KPAC Lalitha's maiden name?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
KPAC Lalitha passed away in Kochi after battling a liver-related ailment for a long time. The veteran actor was born Maheswari Amma in Kayamkulam, Alappuzha.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Which nation will host the air exercise called 'Cobra Warrior'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The multi-nation air exercise called 'Cobra Warrior' will be held from 6-27 March 2022 at Royal Air Force Base in Waddington, United Kingdom.
Category : International
6.
'CEPI' has announced a partnership with which Indian pharma company to develop Covid Vaccine?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) will partner with a consortium comprised of the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI ) and Panacea Biotec to develop Covid vaccine.
Category : Miscellaneous
7.
India, along with which country, agreed on 'Roadmap on Blue Economy and Ocean Governance'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and France have agreed on a Roadmap on Blue Economy and Ocean Governance. The agreement aims to contribute to scientific knowledge and ocean conservation and ensure that the ocean remains a global common.
Category : International
8.
Which region is affected by Storm Clusters including three Storms- Eunice, Franklin and Dudley?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Storm Eunice sparked the first-ever red weather warning for London. It was one of the most powerful tempests in Europe since the Great Storm hit Britain and northern France in 1987.
Category : International
9.
Which nation has imposed sanctions on Russian banks and individuals?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Kingdom will impose sanctions on five Russian banks and three "very high-net-worth individuals" following the deployment of troops to two Moscow-backed regions of Ukraine.
Category : International
10.
Which Indian grandmaster recently achieved the feat of becoming the youngest player to beat Magnus Carlsen, of Norway in a chess tournament?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's teen chess Grandmaster Ramesh Babu Praggnanandhaa created history as he defeated world number one chess champion, Magnus Carlsen, of Norway in an online chess tournament.
Category : Sports
11.
Which regiment's units were honoured with the President's Colours on February 23rd?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief of Army Staff, General MM Naravane, presented the prestigious 'President's Colours' to four battalions of the Parachute Regiment.
Category : Defence
12.
Who is the author of the book titled "The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Award-winning US author and biographer Jimmy Soni released his new book titled "The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley".
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
Which IAF jet will participate in the Cobra Warrior Air Exercise?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India will be sending five indigenous LCA Tejas fighter aircraft to participate in the Cobra Warrior exercise in the United Kingdom. A C-17 aircraft will also go along to provide transport support.
Category : Defence
14.
Which COVID-19 vaccine has become the second one in India to get emergency use approval for administration among those aged below 18 years?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Corbevax has become the second vaccine to receive emergency use approval in India for those aged below 18 years after Covaxin.
Category : Miscellaneous
15.
Who has been appointed as the Chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission (AC)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission (AC) has re-elected Emma Terho as the Chair of the commission.
Category : Persons
16.
Which year was the Parachute Regiment first raised?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Parachute Regiment is an airborne and special forces regiment of the Indian Army. The Regiment was first raised in 1945 as part of the British Indian Army.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
Automaker Honda has appointed whom as the President and CEO of Honda Cars India Ltd in 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Japanese auto major Honda has appointed Takuya Tsumura as the new President and CEO of Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL).
Category : Persons
18.
Which state's former Chief Minister has been sentenced to 5 years of imprisonment?
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.
Category : State
19.
Which nation has successfully tested its new naval air defence system called 'C-Dome'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Israel has successfully tested a new naval air defence system called 'C-Dome'. It is a naval version of Israel's Iron Dome, which is an air defence system that can intercept and destroy short-range rockets and missiles.
Category : International
20.
The Union Government has organised a week-long science exhibition titled 'Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate'. The event has been organised at how many locations simultaneously?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India has organised a week-long science exhibition titled 'Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate' as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commemoration. It will be conducted simultaneously at 75 locations across the country through a hybrid model.
Category : Miscellaneous
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