Exercise :: March 26, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- March 26, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily 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? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Central Government has set a target of about Rs 1 trillion for the National Bank for Financial Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID).
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| 2. | Who has become the youngest and fastest female swimmer to swim across the Palk Strait? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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| 3. | Narsingpettai Nagaswaram of which state has been given Geographical Identity tag under the category of Class 15 musical instruments? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Narsingpettai Nagaswarma of Tamil Nadu has been given Geographical Identity Tag under the category of Class 15 Musical Instruments.
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| 4. | Biplobi Bharat Gallery has been inaugurated in which city? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Biplobi Bharat Gallery at Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata.
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| 5. | Who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of Maruti Suzuki? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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| 6. | Who has become the first para-athlete to receive Padma Bhushan? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Devendra Jhajharia became the first para-athlete to receive the Padma Bhushan award.
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| 7. | Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken oath as the 11th Chief Minister of which state? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken oath as the 11th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand state.
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| 8. | Which country will host the Bersama Shield 2022 training exercise? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Malaysia will host armed forces from 4 nations in the annual Bersama Shield 2022 training exercise.
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| 9. | Who has been given the Abel Prize 2022? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Abel Prize for the year 2022 has been awarded to American Mathematician Dennis Parnell Sullivan.
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| 10. | The book titled 'Unfilled Barrels: India's Oil Story' authored by whom will be released soon? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: A book titled "Unfilled Barrels: India's oil story" by Richa Mishra will be released soon.
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| 11. | Pralay Mondal has been appointed as the interim MD & CEO of which of the bank? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of Pralay Mondal as the interim Managing Director and CEO of CSB Bank.
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| 12. | What is the total value of the WCB, also known as Rhino Bond? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: It is a five-year $150 million Sustainable Development Bond.
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| 13. | Which world number 1 female tennis player has announced her retirement? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Australian female tennis player Ashleigh Barty has announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 25.
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| 14. | Which date is being celebrated as the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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| 15. | On which day the International Day of the Unborn Child is being celebrated? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The International Day of the Unborn Child is being celebrated on 25th March.
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| 16. | Which state has become the first state to introduce carbon-neutral farming methods? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Kerala is set to become the first state in the country to introduce carbon-neutral farming methods in selected locations.
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| 17. | Which one is the theme of the 2022 International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade? |
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Answer: Option D 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".
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| 18. | Which city has been the hottest place on earth with a record 53.2 degree Celsius? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Kuwait City has been the hottest place on earth with a record 53.2 degree Celsius, according to the World Resources Institute.
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| 19. | United Nations has designated which date as the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The United Nations is being celebrated the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members on 25 March every year.
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| 20. | Who has been awarded the 2022 Governor of the year award at the Central Banking Awards? |
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Answer: Option C 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.
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