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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 7, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and who has signed an MoU towards green energy goals?
Bank of Baroda
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited
Coal India
SEBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding towards green energy goals and a carbon-neutral economy.

2.
Which state government has announced "Camel Protection and Development Policy" in its budget 2022-23?
Government of Maharashtra
Government of Kerala
Government of Rajasthan
Gujarat government
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of Rajasthan has announced "Camel Protection and Development Policy" in its budget 2022-23.

3.
Which ministry has launched the seventh consecutive edition of the world's largest urban sanitation survey?
Ministry of Women
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Tribals
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched Swachh Survekshan 2022 which is the seventh consecutive edition of the world's largest urban sanitation survey.

4.
In which city did Reliance Industries Ltd 0pen Indias first global destination named Jio World Center?
Noida
Mumbai
Ahmedabad
Nagpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reliance Industries opens the global destination the Jio World Centre in the heart of Mumbai in BKC.

5.
Which is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
Geneva
New York
Moscow
Vienna
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The IAEA Secretariat is headquartered at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria.

6.
Which edition of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup has started in New Zealand?
12th Edition
5th edition
9th Edition
7th Edition
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 12th edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 is finally underway in New Zealand.

7.
Who among these is an Arjuna award winner in this sport, who has part of an Asian Games bronze medal-winning side?
Kiran George
Robert George
George Gervin
Jimmy George
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jimmy George was an Indian volleyball player and is considered among the greatest to ever play the sport.

8.
The 19th edition of the India-US Military Cooperation Group meeting has been held in which city?
Maharashtra
Jaipur
Agra
Pune
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 19th edition of the Indo-US Military Cooperation Group meeting has been held in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

9.
Which of the following automobile company has unveiled a new brand "Vida" for electric vehicles?
Honda MotoCorp
Hyundai Motocorp
Hero Motocorp
Yamaha MotoCorp
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hero MotoCorp has unveiled a new brand "VIDA" for emerging mobility solutions and upcoming electric vehicles.

10.
General Sunith Francis, who has passed away, belongs to which profession?
Major General
Former Chief of Indian Army
Lieutenant General
General Officer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Army chief General Sunith Francis Rodrigues, who was known as a strategist and also served as the governor of Punjab has passed away.

11.
PetrFiala has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of which country?
Austria
Latvia
Serbia
Czech Republic
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PetrFiala has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the Czech Republic by President Milos Zeman.

12.
Which of these is a name is given to the border security force's increased surveillance along the Pakistan border in Rajasthan?
Sard Hawa
Good Samaritan
Randori Behak
Devi Shakti
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The name given to the Border Security Force's increased surveillance along the Pakistan border in Rajasthan is "SardHawa".

13.
Who has cancelled the license of Sarjerodada Naik Shirala Sahakari Bank Sangli, Maharashtra?
Reserve Bank of India
Yes Bank
Ministry of Finance
Canara Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the license of Sarjerodada Naik Shirala Sahakari Bank Sangli, Maharashtra due to a lack of sufficient capital and earning potential.

14.
The Konyaks are among the largest tribes in which state?
Chhattisgarh
Nagaland
Tripura
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
population of Nagaland the Konyaks are the largest tribe, followed by the Aos, Tangkhuls, Semas, and Angamis.

15.
Which Union Ministry implements the MGNREGS?
Ministry of Law and Justice
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development.