Current Affairs - Current Affairs

Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 20, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which city has announced its detailed framework to zero out carbon emissions by 2050?
Mumbai
Pune
Hyderabad
Gurgoan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mumbai has announced a detailed plan to zero out carbon emissions by 2050.

2.
The maximum limit on microfinance loans for NBFCs other than NBFC-MFIs has been revised to which of the total assets?
75 per cent
50 per cent
10 per cent
25 per cent
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The maximum limit on microfinance loans for NBFCs other than NBFC-MFIs has been revised to 25 per cent of the total assets.

3.
What is India's rank in the United Nations' World Happiness Report for the year 2022?
134
136
139
137
Answer: Option
Explanation:
2022 UN World Happiness Report: India Ranks 136th; Finland tops for 5th straight year.

4.
Which country has topped in South Asia in terms of women on board of listed companies?
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
China
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bangladesh tops the list in South Asia in terms of women on board of listed companies, says a study conducted by International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE).

5.
"Green Triangle" named after Mahatma Gandhi, has been inaugurated in which country?
Singapore
Nepa
Madagascar
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As part of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' to commemorate India's 75th year of independence, a "Green Triangle" named after Mahatma Gandhi has been jointly inaugurated in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo.

6.
Which of the following has announced the purchase of Evilient Technologies, a renowned FinTech business?
HDFC Bank
Razorpay
Paytm
Pay you
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The fintech unicorn, Razorpay has announced the acquisition of Ezyliant Technologies, a renowned fintech business providing payment technology solutions to banks.

7.
India's first hydrogen fuel cell car Toyota Mirai has been launched by which ministry?
Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Child Development
Ministry of Tribals
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nitin Gadkari of the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched India's first hydrogen fuel cell car Toyota Mirai.

8.
What is the upper limit of a UPI Lite payment transaction?
Rs 500
Rs 100
Rs 2000
Rs 200
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The upper limit of a UPI Lite payment transaction shall be Rs. 200.

9.
Hyperspectral Studies for Mineral Exploration in the country. For this NMDC which institute has signed MoU?
IIT Kharagpur
IIT Bombay
IIT Madras
IIT Kanpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NMDC Sign MoU with IIT Kharagpur for drone-based mineral exploration.

10.
The loan guarantee scheme for subordinate loans has been extended to which date?
31-03-2025
31-03-2024
31-03-2022
31-03-2023
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Extended till 31-03-2023 after the government launched 'Stressed Assets Fund - Subordinate Debt for Stressed MSMEs' as part of self-reliant India package.

11.
Which organization has launched the military drill 'Cold Response 2022'?
International Development Association
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
Association of South East Nations
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NATO Begins military exercise 'Cold Response 2022' in Norway.

12.
Which ground test of ISRO has been successfully completed?
SS3
SSLV
SS2
SS1
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully completed the ground test of the solid-fuel-based booster stage (SS1) of its new Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).

13.
The CRPF Raising day is being celebrated on which date?
March 18
March 17
March 20
March 19
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is celebrating its 83rd Raising day on 19 March 2022.

14.
Which country has been connected to CESA?
Ukraine
India
Russia
Afghanistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ukraine has to 'Continental Europe Synchronous Area (CESA)'.

15.
FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022 will be organized in which city of India?
Mumbai
Chennai
Kolkata
Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This 44th edition of the FIDE Chess Olympiad is going to be held in Chennai.

16.
Rajesh Gopinathan is the MD and CEO of which company?
Infosys
Wipro
TCS
IBM
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajesh Gopinathan was re-appointed as MD and CEO of TCS for five years.

17.
Which country has topped the ranking in terms of market capitalization, as per Bloomberg's recent data on Market capitalization?
France
Brazil
US
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US topped the ranking with an overall market cap of USD 47.32 trillion, followed by China (USD 11.52 trillion), Japan (USD 6 trillion), and Hong Kong (USD 5.55 trillion).

18.
Which bank has won 'Asian Bank of the Year' at IFR Asia Awards 2021?
YES Bank
Axis Bank
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's third-largest private sector bank, Axis Bank has been awarded IFR Asia's Asian Bank of The Year, for its breadth of coverage and depth of expertise in the Asian investment banking space.

19.
Which coalfield in India is currently the largest coal-producing company in India?
Central Coalfields Limited
South Eastern Coalfields Limited
Bharat Coking Coal
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a unit of the CIL, has crossed 157 million tonnes (MT) in coal production in the financial year to become the leading coal-producing company in the country.

20.
Mv Ram Prasad Bismil has become the longest ship ever from Ganga to which river?
Yamuna
Narmada
Brahmaputra
Cauvery
Answer: Option
Explanation:
MV Ram Prasad Bismil has become the longest ship ever to sail from the Ganges to the Brahmaputra river.