Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
How much amount has been set as the target by the government for the NaBFID to sanction loans for the infrastructure sector in 2022-23?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Central Government has set a target of about Rs 1 trillion for the National Bank for Financial Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID).
Category : National
2.
Who has become the youngest and fastest female swimmer to swim across the Palk Strait?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jiya Rai, an Indian para-swimmer, started swimming from Palk Strait, Talaimannar in Sri Lanka and in 13 hours she reached Arichalmunai in Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu.
Category : National
3.
Narsingpettai Nagaswaram of which state has been given Geographical Identity tag under the category of Class 15 musical instruments?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Narsingpettai Nagaswarma of Tamil Nadu has been given Geographical Identity Tag under the category of Class 15 Musical Instruments.
Category : State
4.
Biplobi Bharat Gallery has been inaugurated in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Biplobi Bharat Gallery at Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata.
Category : National
5.
Who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of Maruti Suzuki?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hisashi Takeuchi (from Japan) has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Maruti Suzuki for three years with effect from April 1.
Category : Persons
6.
Who has become the first para-athlete to receive Padma Bhushan?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Devendra Jhajharia became the first para-athlete to receive the Padma Bhushan award.
Category : Sports
7.
Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken oath as the 11th Chief Minister of which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken oath as the 11th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand state.
Category : State
8.
Which country will host the Bersama Shield 2022 training exercise?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Malaysia will host armed forces from 4 nations in the annual Bersama Shield 2022 training exercise.
Category : International
9.
Who has been given the Abel Prize 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Abel Prize for the year 2022 has been awarded to American Mathematician Dennis Parnell Sullivan.
Category : Awards and Honours
10.
The book titled 'Unfilled Barrels: India's Oil Story' authored by whom will be released soon?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A book titled "Unfilled Barrels: India's oil story" by Richa Mishra will be released soon.
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
Pralay Mondal has been appointed as the interim MD & CEO of which of the bank?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of Pralay Mondal as the interim Managing Director and CEO of CSB Bank.
Category : Banking
12.
What is the total value of the WCB, also known as Rhino Bond?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
It is a five-year $150 million Sustainable Development Bond.
Category : Economy
13.
Which world number 1 female tennis player has announced her retirement?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Australian female tennis player Ashleigh Barty has announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 25.
Category : Sports
14.
Which date is being celebrated as the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Day is being celebrated of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is marked on 25 March every year to raise awareness about the dangers of racism and prejudice.
Category : Important Days
15.
On which day the International Day of the Unborn Child is being celebrated?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of the Unborn Child is being celebrated on 25th March.
Category : Important Days
16.
Which state has become the first state to introduce carbon-neutral farming methods?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala is set to become the first state in the country to introduce carbon-neutral farming methods in selected locations.
Category : State
17.
Which one is the theme of the 2022 International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the 2022 International Day of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is "Stories of Courage: Resistance to Slavery and Unity against Racism".
Category : Miscellaneous
18.
Which city has been the hottest place on earth with a record 53.2 degree Celsius?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kuwait City has been the hottest place on earth with a record 53.2 degree Celsius, according to the World Resources Institute.
Category : National
19.
United Nations has designated which date as the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations is being celebrated the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members on 25 March every year.
Category : Important Days
20.
Who has been awarded the 2022 Governor of the year award at the Central Banking Awards?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mario Marcel, the Governor of the Central Bank of Chile, has won the Governor of the year award at the Central Banking Awards 2022.
Category : Awards and Honours
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