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1.
Name the winner of the 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Diebedo Francis Kere of Burkina Faso has been declared the 2022 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Category : Awards and Honours
2.
N Biren Singh has taken oath as the Chief Minister of which state for the second term?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Senior BJP leader N Biren Singh has taken oath as the Chief Minister of Manipur state for the second 5-year term.
Category : State
3.
Which of the following has rolled out the "UPI Lite - On-Device Wallet" functionality?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Payments Corporation of India has rolled out the "UPI Lite - On-Device Wallet" functionality for UPI users for small amounts transactions.
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
March 23 is being celebrated as Martyrs Day to commemorate the death anniversary of which Indian freedom fighters?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
March 23 is being celebrated as Martyrs Day (also known as Shaheed Diwas or Sarvodaya Day) to commemorate the death anniversary of the freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru, who laid their lives for the freedom of India.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
The revised GDP growth rate of India in FY22 has been projected at what percent by Fitch Ratings in March 2022 Outlook?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rating agency Fitch has revised upwards the GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal FY 2021-2022, by 0.6 percentage points to 8.7 percent.
Category : Economy
6.
Which Indian economist has been included in the advisory board of the United Nations?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has announced the appointment of Indian development economist Jayati Ghosh as a member of the newly established UN Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism.
Category : Persons
7.
What is the theme of World Head Injury Awareness Day 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for the 2021-2023 campaign for world head injury awareness day is "More Than My Brain Injury". The day promotes the correct usage of safety gadgets such as helmets and seat belts through various events, which can prevent damage to the head when an accident is encountered.
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
Wrist Assured is the autobiography of which former cricket player?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The autobiography of former Indian cricketer Gundappa Ranganatha Viswanath, titled 'Wrist Assured: An Autobiography' has been released.
Category : Sports
9.
Which day of the year is being celebrated as World Meteorological Day across the world?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Meteorological Day is being celebrated every year on 23 March to commemorate the coming into force of the Convention for the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 23 March 1950.
Category : Important Days
10.
How many women have been awarded the WTI in 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, to celebrate 75 years of India's independence, the WTI Awards have been conferred 75 women achievers for their contribution towards a 'Sashakt Aur Samarth Bharat'.
Category : Sports
11.
Joint military exercise Lamitye 2022 has been started between India and which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Army contingent arrived in Seychelles on Monday for the ninth edition of the Joint Military Exercise Lamitiye 2022 between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).
Category : International
12.
What is the rank of India in the 'Global House Price Index Q4 2021' released by property consultant Knight Frank?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has improved its rank by five spots to be placed at 51st position in the 'Global House Price Index Q4 2021' released by property consultant Knight Frank.
Category : Economy
13.
Who has won the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari - Monaco) has won the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix 2022 at the Bahrain International Circuit, a motor racing circuit in the west of Bahrain.
Category : Sports
14.
In which state 'Dol Utsav' has been celebrated?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
West Bengal celebrates 'Dol Utsav' or 'Dol Jatra', the festival of colours, which marks the beginning of the spring season.
Category : State
15.
What is the total budget allocation for the Phase-II of FAME India Scheme by the Ministry of Heavy Industries?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Total budgetary support to Phase-II of FAME India Scheme for a period of five years is Rs. 10,000 crores, from the financial year 2019-20 to 2023-24.
Category : Economy
16.
What is the theme of the 2022 World Meteorological Day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Meteorological Day on 23 March 2022 has the theme Early Warning and Early Action and spotlights the vital importance of hydrometeorological and climate information for disaster risk reduction.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
2022 BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament has held in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2022 BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament, also known as the 2022 Indian Wells Masters, has been held in California, USA.
Category : International
18.
Name the Indian-origin physician who has been appointed as the new coordinator of the COVID-19 response to the White House?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
US-based Indian-origin physician Ashish Jha has been appointed as the new White House coordinator for COVID-19 response, replacing Jeff Zints.
Category : Persons
19.
Which city has been adjudged as the world's most polluted capital city in IQAir's 2021 World Air Quality Report?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
New Delhi has been ranked the world's most polluted capital city for the second consecutive year as per IQAir's 2021 World Air Quality Report.
Category : National
20.
What is the projected GDP growth rate of India in fiscal 2022-23 as per Fitch Ratings?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Fitch Ratings has slashed India's GDP growth forecast for the fiscal FY 2022-2023 to 8.5 percent in its Global economic Outlook-March 2022.
Category : Economy
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