Exercise :: March 2, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- March 2, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)was launched? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched in 2008.
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| 2. | The 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas will be celebrated. What is the theme of 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: On 7th March 2022 the 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas will be celebrated. The theme of the 4th Janaushadhi Diwas is "Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi".
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| 3. | Pooja Jatyan, Shyam Sundar and Jyoti Balyan are related to which sports? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Indian para archer Pooja Jatyan has won a Silver medal in the Recurve Women Finals at Para Archery World Championships 2022 in Dubai.
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| 4. | Bank of Maharashtra has partnered with Mahagram to roll out the 'Bank Sakhi' project in which state of India? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Bank of Maharashtra has partnered with Mahagram (a fintech company) to roll out the 'Bank Sakhi' project in Odisha. Mahagram would provide the Bank of Maharashtra with financial technology and infrastructure support to augment rural financial inclusion.
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| 5. | 'National Level Awareness Programme - Sambhav' is an initiative of which Union Ministry? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is celebrating its 'Iconic week' under 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahosav'.
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| 6. | Which of the following estate was launched by President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan to promote the importance of Ayurvedic plants and their effects on the human body? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated a newly developed 'Arogya Vanam' at the President's Estate, (Rashtrapati Bhavan) in New Delhi.
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| 7. | Japan and India have renewed the Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA) that was signed in 2018. What is the size of this BSA? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Japan and India have renewed the Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA) the size of which is up to USD 75 billion.
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| 8. | Dr Jitendra Singh launched the International Monsoons Project Office (IMPO) at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM). Where is this IMPO/IITM located? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh launched the International Monsoons Project Office (IMPO) at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune through virtual mode on the occasion of National Science Day.
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| 9. | Cricket Sonny Ramadhin who passed away represented which cricket playing nation? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Former West Indies cricketer Sonny Ramadhin, who was a legendary spinner, has passed away.
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| 10. | Ministry of Women and Child Development will launch the 'Back to School' Campaign in partnership with which organization? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: 'Back to School' Campaign will be launched jointly by MoWCD and UNICEF India as 'Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav', focusing on supporting out-of-school girls.
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| 11. | When will the Janaushadhi Diwas Week be observed by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in 2022? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers will organize the Janaushadhi Diwas from 1st March to 7th March 2022.
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| 12. | Which country will host the 31st Southeast Asian Games? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The 31st south Asian games is hosted in Vietnam.
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| 13. | "One Among You" is an autobiography of which politician? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Autobiography of MK Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu was launched by Rahul Gandhi. The title of the book is "Ungalil Oruvan" which means "One Among You".
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| 14. | India's first ambulance for street animals has been launched in which city? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: India's first ambulance for street animals has been launched in Chennai. It has been started by the Blue Cross of India in collaboration with the international animal welfare organization "Four Paw".
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| 15. | What is the theme for Zero Discrimination Day 2022? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Theme of Zero Discrimination Day 2022: "Remove laws that harm, create laws that empower".
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| 16. | Which bank has partnered with Indore Clean Energy Private Limited (ICEPL) for the development of the Gobar-Dhan plant in Indore under its Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: HDFC Bank finances Asia's largest waste to energy plant in Indore- Gobar-Dhan plant.
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| 17. | The 'Yilan' Crater, the largest impact crater on Earth, has been discovered in which country? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: A crescent-shaped crater in Northeast China named the 'Yilan' Crater holds the record as the largest impact crater on Earth that formed in the last 100,000 years.
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| 18. | Which is the option that correctly shows the FDI rate? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Union Cabinet has approved an amendment to the FDI Policy to allow FDI up to 20 percent under the "automatic route" in LIC. This comes ahead of IPO of LIC. It must be noted that the FDI limit in the insurance sector is 74 percent. Last year it was raised from 49% to 74%.
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| 19. | When will the Ministry of Women and Child Development celebrate the International Women's Day week in 2022? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will celebrate the International Women's Day week from 1st to 8th March 2022.
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| 20. | The Indian Navy conducted 'Operational Demonstration' at which city? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Indian Navy conducted 'Operational Demonstration' at Visakhapatnam and a colourful International City Parade. It showcased various operations including special operations and sky diving, rescue operations and fly-past by naval aircraft.
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