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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 25, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
K.N. Raghavan has been appointed as the Chairman of which international body?
International Automotive Task Force
International Rubber Study Group
International Dairy Federation
International Steel Group
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's K.N. Raghavan has been elected the new Chairman of the International Rubber Study Group for two years.

2.
The 'Kisan Drone Yatra' which was inaugurated virtually by PM Modi, was organised at which place?
Gurgaon
Dehradun
Shimla
Manesar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 'Kisan Drone Yatra' at Manesar, in Haryana, and addressed a group of farmers.

3.
What is the estimated GDP growth rate of India in the FY22, as per India Ratings?
7.3 percent
8.6 percent
9.1 percent
10.2 percent
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India Ratings & Research (India Ratings) has revised downwards the GDP growth forecast of the country for 2021-22 (FY22) to 8.6 percent.

4.
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme has been extended till which year?
2029-30
2023-24
2028-30
2025-26
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Education has approved the continuation of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) till 2025-26.

5.
Who has been roped in as the fresh brand ambassador of Thums Up?
Shah Rukh Khan
Sonu Sood
Akshay Kumar
Ranbir Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Thums Up. Thums Up is owned by Coca-Cola.

6.
The enrolment under the PM Cares for Children Scheme has been extended. Under this scheme, how much amount would be spent by the Government on each child?
Rs 20 lakh
Rs 10 lakh
Rs 5 lakh
Rs 5 lakh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has extended the PM Cares for Children Scheme till February 28, 2022. Earlier the scheme was valid till December 31, 2021. Under this scheme, Rs 10 lakh would be spent by the Government on each child.

7.
Which Indian state is known for the annual Khajuraho Dance Festival and in 2022 which edition of the festival was celebrated?
Jammu & Kashmir; 47th
Madhya Pradesh; 48th
Rajasthan; 48th
Tamil Nadu; 47th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 48th edition of the world-famous Khajuraho Dance Festival began in Madhya Pradesh.

8.
Which country invaded Ukraine?
United States
China
Russia
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President of Russia Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine and soon explosions were heard across cities in Ukraine including the capital Kyiv.

9.
How many republics made up the USSR?
10
15
18
17
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia and Ukraine were part of the 15 Soviet republics including Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Belarus that made up the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics before its dissolution in 1991.

10.
In India, when is the Central Excise Day observed?
February 22
February 23
February 24
February 20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Central Excise Day is celebrated in India on February 24 every year.

11.
Which institution authorizes all Pre-paid Instruments (PPI) in India?
RBI
Finance Ministry
NPCI
Enforcement Directorate
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve bank of India authorizes all Pre-paid Instruments (PPI) in India, under the powers conferred under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act).

12.
The North East MSME Conclave: Building Competitiveness for Leveraging Opportunities, was recently launched by Union Minister Sri G. Kishan Reddy. The Conclave was organised by which organisation?
ASSOCHAM
NASSCOM
CII
FICCI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Development of North East Region, Tourism and Culture Sri G. Kishan Reddy addressed the 'North East MSME Conclave: Building Competitiveness for Leveraging Opportunities'.The conclave was organized by the Confederation of Indian Industries.

13.
Which state has launched India's first Night Navigation mobile app for ferry services on a river?
Gujarat
West Bengal
Assam
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched India's first Night Navigation mobile application for ferry services on the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, Assam.

14.
KPAC Lalitha, who has passed away, was a veteran actress of which Indian film industry?
Malayalam
Bengali
Marathi
Kannada
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Veteran Malayalam film and stage actress KPAC Lalitha has passed away due to age-related health issues. She was 74.

15.
Which Union Ministry implements the 'Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana' scheme?
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Ministry of Rural Development implements the 'Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana' scheme, with National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA) as the nodal implementation agency.

16.
Who is the Chairman of the Central Board of Excise and Custom?
Manoj Kumar
Deepak Soni
Vivek Johri
Deepak Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chairman of Central Board of Excise and Custom: Vivek Johri.

17.
Who chairs the Financial Stability and Development Council?
Union Finance Minister
RBI Governor
Prime Minister
NITI Aayog CEO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 25th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was held, under the Chairpersonship of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

18.
The Indian Air Force will participate in the multinational 'Exercise Cobra Warrior 22', with LCA Tejas. The annual exercise is organised by the Air Force of which country?
United Kingdom
France
United States
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Air Force will be taking part in a multi-nation air exercise named 'Exercise Cobra Warrior 22' at Waddington, in the United Kingdom.

19.
Name the winner of the Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians in 2021?
Neena Gupta
Ritabrata Munshi
Ramdorai Sujatha
Amalendu Krishna
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians for the year 2021 has been conferred upon Professor Neena Gupta, a mathematician of the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata.