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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 13, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which country topped the medal tally in the ISSF World Cup organized by the International Shooting Sports Federation?
Norway
India
Italy
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has secured the first position in the medal tally in the ISSF World Cup 2022 held in Cairo, organized by the International Shooting Sports Federation.

2.
How many airports have been awarded as among the 'Best Airport by Size and Region', by the ACI, in its ASQ survey for the year 2021?
4
6
2
5
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India, six airports have found a place among the 'Best Airport by Size and Region', by the Airports Council International (ACI), in its Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey for the year 2021.

3.
The International Election Visitors Program 2022 has been organized by which ministry?
Ministry of Cooperation
Ministry of Defence
Election commission
NITI Aayog
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) organized the Virtual International Election Visitors Program 2022, for the Election Management Bodies (EMBs) of around 32 countries and four international organizations.

4.
The RBI has stopped Paytm Payments Bank Ltd from onboarding new customers under which section of the RBI Act?
Section 35 A
Section 25 A
Section 31 A
Section 27 A
Answer: Option
Explanation:
RBI has taken this step under the power conferred to it under section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

5.
Where is the 3rd National Youth Parliament Festival held on 10th and 11th March 2022?
Mumbai
New Delhi
Chennai
Jaipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The third edition of the National Youth Parliament Festival is jointly organized by the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on March 10 and 11, 2022 at the Central Hall of Parliament, New Delhi.

6.
Which state government has inaugurated India's largest floating solar power project?
Kerala
Tripura
Madhya Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated India's largest floating solar power plant built at a cost of Rs 150.4 crore.

7.
Which state has topped with 90.5 percent complete vaccination under Mission Indradhanush?
Tripura
Punjab
Odisha
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Odisha has become the only state in the country to achieve 90.5% of immunization apart from the successful vaccination against Covid-19 infection under Mission Indradhanush 4.0.

8.
The WOW Program' has been launched by which state to increase the strength of women in the workforce?
Karnataka
Odisha
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of Karnataka has launched 'Women@Work (WOW) Program', in a bid to raise their workforce strength in workplaces by creating an equitable, inclusive and equal world for women.

9.
The World Day Against Cyber Censorship is being celebrated on which date?
March 10
March 11
March 09
March 12
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Day Against Cyber Censorship is being celebrated on March 12 to rally support for a single, unrestricted Internet that is accessible to all.

10.
On Board: My Years in BCCI is an autobiography of which person?
Vinod Rai
Ratnakar Shetty
Anjum Chopra
Diana Edulji
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BCCI's first and one of the longest-serving Chief Administrative Officer, Ratnakar Shetty, has come out with his autobiography titled 'On Board: My Years in BCCI'.

11.
Which state has announced the creation of a new award named the Sushma Swaraj Award to honour women for their contribution to different walks of life?
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Delhi
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar has announced a new award named the 'Sushma Swaraj Award'.

12.
The Government of India has approved the establishment of the World Health Organization Global Center for Traditional Medicine in which state?
Jamnagar, Gujarat
Gurugram, Haryana
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Patna, Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of the World Health Organization Global Center for Traditional Medicine at Jamnagar, Gujarat.

13.
Which state has topped in the released Scotch State of Governance Ranking 2021?
Telangana
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh has retained its number one position in the SKOCH State of Governance Rankings for the second consecutive year.

14.
Who has approved the establishment of the National Land Monetization Corporation?
Supreme Court
Ministry of Education
Union Cabinet
Planning Commission
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of the National Land Monetization Corporation, it was first proposed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2021-22.

15.
Who has been appointed as the new Commandant of Indian Air Force Academy?
B Chandra Sekhar
Vipin Naravane
Manoj Kumar Sharma
Karanvir Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) awardee Air Marshal B Chandra Sekhar has been made the Commandant of the Indian Air Force Academy.

16.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the HPC on the Chardham project by the Supreme Court?
Justice DY Chandrachud
Justice Surya Kant
Justice AK Sikri
Justice Indu Malhotra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Supreme Court of India has appointed Justice (retd) AK Sikri as Chairperson of the High Powered Committee (HPC), of the Chardham project.

17.
Who has been appointed as Chairperson of the High Powered Committee?
AK Sikri
Ravi Chopra
Raju Mistri
Ajay Kushwaha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Supreme Court appointed its ex-judge A.K. Sikri as Chairperson of the High Powered Committee, which would consider the cumulative and independent impact of the Chardham project on the entire Himalayan valley.

18.
The first-ever Drone school has been inaugurated in which of these cities by the Minister of Civil Aviation?
Dehradun
Chandigarh
Gurugram
Gwalior
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan jointly inaugurated the first drone school in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

19.
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) celebrated its 37th Foundation Day on which date?
March 11
March 12
March 10
March 09
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is being celebrated its 37th Foundation Day on March 11.

20.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of IRDAI in 2022?
Mamta Suri
A. Ramana Rao
Debasish Panda
Sanjay Kumar Verma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Debasish Panda has been appointed as the chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).