Current Affairs - 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?
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.
Category : Economy
2.
The Indian Army has announced the establishment of General Bipin Rawat Memorial Chair of Excellence at which of its institutions?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was detained by which nation's government in 2016?
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.
Category : International
4.
India's first World Peace Center is being established in which city of the country?
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.
Category : National
5.
Sahitya Akademi published a book-length poem titled 'Monsoon', to mark its 68th anniversary. Who is the author of this poem?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
6.
India's first Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) has been launched by which auto company under a pilot project?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Toyota Mirai is India's first Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), which is completely powered by Hydrogen.
Category : Miscellaneous
7.
Which institution released the Directions of 'Regulatory Framework for Microfinance Loans'?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
A massive earthquake of 7.4 magnitudes hit which nation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A massive earthquake of 7.4 magnitudes struck 297km northeast of Tokyo, Japan.
Category : International
9.
When is Cyclone Asani predicted to hit Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cyclone Asani is likely to hit the Andaman & Nicobar Islands on March 21st. A low-pressure area.
Category : Important Days
10.
India is the host country for the FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022. The tournament will be held in which city of the country?
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.
Category : National
11.
Who has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Punjab?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Bhagwant Mann has been sworn in as the 18th Chief Minister of Punjab.
Category : State
12.
Which is the first state in the country to use the 'Crop Diversification Index'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
For the first time in the country, Telangana has begun recording crop diversification patterns in the form of an index.
Category : State
13.
India reached up to which position in the Miss World 2021 pageant?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's Manasa Varanasi was included in the top 13 list at the 11th position at Miss World 2021.
Category : Miscellaneous
14.
Name the cargo vessel which has become the longest vessel ever to sail on the river Brahmaputra?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The MV Ram Prasad Bismil has become the longest vessel ever to sail on the river Brahmaputra.
Category : Defence
15.
Which country is the largest importer of arms globally, as per SIPRI's Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2021 Report?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the report, India remains the largest importer of arms globally. Most of India's defence imports come from Russia.
Category : International
16.
United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed which day as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia?
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.
Category : Important Days
17.
Who has been crowned Miss World 2021?
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.
Category : Awards and Honours
18.
Kalpana Chawla's birth anniversary is being observed on which date?
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.
Category : Important Days
19.
Which coalfield in India is currently the largest coal-producing company of India after its production crossed 157 million tonnes in 2021-22?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
20.
Which Union Ministry implements the 'Credit guarantee scheme for subordinate debt (CGSSD)'?
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.
Category : National
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