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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 18, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
The latest data on maternal mortality ratio by the Registrar General of India shows that during the period between 2017-2019. What is MMR in India?
103
100
125
150
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in India showed significant improvement at 103 for the period 2017-19, according to the official data released by the Registrar General of India.

2.
The Indian Army has announced the establishment of General Bipin Rawat Memorial Chair of Excellence at which of its institutions?
Observer Research Foundation
The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
United Service Institution of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Army has dedicated a Chair of Excellence in the memory of late Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat at the United Service Institution of India (USI), on the occasion of his 65th birthday anniversary.

3.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was detained by which nation's government in 2016?
Sudan
Israel
Iran
Iraq
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is a British-Iranian National, who was arrested by the Iranian Government on April 3, 2016, on charges of plotting to overthrow the Iranian government.

4.
India's first World Peace Center is being established in which city of the country?
Hyderabad
Gurugram
Chennai
Pune
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first World Peace Center is soon to come up in Gurugram, Haryana, for the establishment of peace and harmony in the world by mental, emotional and character development of the people.

5.
Sahitya Akademi published a book-length poem titled 'Monsoon', to mark its 68th anniversary. Who is the author of this poem?
Sitakant Mahapatra
Amitabh Rajan
Abhay Kumar
Syed Asif Ibrahim
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On the occasion of its 68th anniversary, the Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, published a book-length poem titled 'Monsoon', written by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay Kumar.

6.
India's first Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) has been launched by which auto company under a pilot project?
Mahindra & Mahindra
Toyota
Hyundai
Maruti
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Toyota Mirai is India's first Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), which is completely powered by Hydrogen.

7.
Which institution released the Directions of 'Regulatory Framework for Microfinance Loans'?
RBI
NABARD
Ministry of Cooperation
Ministry of Finance
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has released the RBI (Regulatory Framework for Microfinance Loans) Directions, 2022, which will be effective from April 1, 2022.

8.
A massive earthquake of 7.4 magnitudes hit which nation?
New Zealand
Australia
Japan
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A massive earthquake of 7.4 magnitudes struck 297km northeast of Tokyo, Japan.

9.
When is Cyclone Asani predicted to hit Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
March 19
March 25
March 18
March 21
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cyclone Asani is likely to hit the Andaman & Nicobar Islands on March 21st. A low-pressure area.

10.
India is the host country for the FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022. The tournament will be held in which city of the country?
Bhubaneswar
Chennai
New Delhi
Pune
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has been picked as the host nation for the FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022. The 44th edition of the Olympiad is scheduled to be held in Chennai.

11.
Who has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Punjab?
Bhagwant Mann
Arvind Kejriwal
Jaswinder Kaur
Navjot Singh Sidhu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Bhagwant Mann has been sworn in as the 18th Chief Minister of Punjab.

12.
Which is the first state in the country to use the 'Crop Diversification Index'?
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
For the first time in the country, Telangana has begun recording crop diversification patterns in the form of an index.

13.
India reached up to which position in the Miss World 2021 pageant?
7
6
5
11
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's Manasa Varanasi was included in the top 13 list at the 11th position at Miss World 2021.

14.
Name the cargo vessel which has become the longest vessel ever to sail on the river Brahmaputra?
MV APL Raffles
MV Northern Jaguar
MV MSC Valeria
MV Ram Prasad Bismil
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The MV Ram Prasad Bismil has become the longest vessel ever to sail on the river Brahmaputra.

15.
Which country is the largest importer of arms globally, as per SIPRI's Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2021 Report?
USA
China
India
Israel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the report, India remains the largest importer of arms globally. Most of India's defence imports come from Russia.

16.
United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed which day as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia?
March 17
March 16
March 14
March 15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution to proclaim March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia every year, starting from 2022.

17.
Who has been crowned Miss World 2021?
Shree Saini
Karolina Vidales
Karolina Bielawaska
Anna Leitch
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Poland's Karolina Bielawaska was crowned Miss World 2021 at the 70th edition of the beauty pageant at San Juan, Puerto Rico.

18.
Kalpana Chawla's birth anniversary is being observed on which date?
March 17
March 25
March 15
March 19
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kalpana Chawla was born on March 17, 1962, to a Punjabi Hindu family in Karnal, Haryana. She was the Indian-origin woman and second Indian to fly in space. She died along with her six other crew members in the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster in 2003.

19.
Which coalfield in India is currently the largest coal-producing company of India after its production crossed 157 million tonnes in 2021-22?
Central Coalfields Limited
South Eastern Coalfields Limited
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
Bharat Coking Coal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), in Sambalpur, Odisha has become the leading coal-producing company in India. MCL achieved this feat after its overall coal production crossed 157 million tonnes (MT) in the financial year of 2021-22.

20.
Which Union Ministry implements the 'Credit guarantee scheme for subordinate debt (CGSSD)'?
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ministry of MSME
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Credit guarantee scheme for subordinate debt (CGSSD)' is implemented by the Ministry of MSME. The Ministry has extended the CGSSD by one more year till March 31, 2023.