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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 24, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
What is the name of the new week-long commemoration before the 'National Science Day'?
Atmanirbhar Vigyan
Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate
Celebration of Science in Past
'Science in Culture' Celebrations
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.

2.
Government has launched Purple Revolution in Jammu & Kashmir. It is associated with the cultivation of which crop?
Cedarwood
Rose
Almond
Lavender
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lavender has been designated as Doda brand product, to promote lavender under 'One District, One Product' initiative of the Modi Government.

3.
Which country has announced the close of its Tier 1 investor visa, also known as the golden visa?
United Kingdom
United Arab Emirates
Germany
France
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.

4.
What was KPAC Lalitha's maiden name?
Sharada Amma
Sheela
Mamata
Maheswari Amma
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.

5.
Which nation will host the air exercise called 'Cobra Warrior'?
UK
Singapore
UAE
Malaysia
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.

6.
'CEPI' has announced a partnership with which Indian pharma company to develop Covid Vaccine?
Cadila Healthcare
Panacea Biotec
Sun Pharma
Cipla
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.

7.
India, along with which country, agreed on 'Roadmap on Blue Economy and Ocean Governance'?
UAE
USA
Japan
France
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.

8.
Which region is affected by Storm Clusters including three Storms- Eunice, Franklin and Dudley?
Europe
North America
Africa
Australia
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.

9.
Which nation has imposed sanctions on Russian banks and individuals?
France
UK
US
Germany
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.

10.
Which Indian grandmaster recently achieved the feat of becoming the youngest player to beat Magnus Carlsen, of Norway in a chess tournament?
Nihal Sarin
R. Praggnanandhaa
Gukesh D
Bharath Subramaniyam
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.

11.
Which regiment's units were honoured with the President's Colours on February 23rd?
Sikh Regiment
Parachute Regiment
Rajputana Rifles
Jat Regiment
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief of Army Staff, General MM Naravane, presented the prestigious 'President's Colours' to four battalions of the Parachute Regiment.

12.
Who is the author of the book titled "The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley"?
Jonathan Franzen
Stephen King
Jimmy Soni
Michael Chabon
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".

13.
Which IAF jet will participate in the Cobra Warrior Air Exercise?
Su-30MKI
Rafale
LCA Tejas
MiG-21
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.

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?
Sputnik
Covishield
Corbevax
Johnson & Johnson
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Corbevax has become the second vaccine to receive emergency use approval in India for those aged below 18 years after Covaxin.

15.
Who has been appointed as the Chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission (AC)?
Nina Tikkinen
Anne Helin
Heidi Pelttari
Emma Terho
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission (AC) has re-elected Emma Terho as the Chair of the commission.

16.
Which year was the Parachute Regiment first raised?
1943
1945
1941
1947
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.

17.
Automaker Honda has appointed whom as the President and CEO of Honda Cars India Ltd in 2022?
Takuya Tsumura
Gaku Nakanishi
Rakesh Srivastava
Jnaneswar Sen
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Japanese auto major Honda has appointed Takuya Tsumura as the new President and CEO of Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL).

18.
Which state's former Chief Minister has been sentenced to 5 years of imprisonment?
Bihar
Chhattisgarh
Odisha
West Bengal
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.

19.
Which nation has successfully tested its new naval air defence system called 'C-Dome'?
Turkey
Iran
Israel
North Korea
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.

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?
55
25
75
100
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.