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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 28, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
What is the edition of the IFFK 2022, which is held at Thiruvananthapuram?
50th
26th
25th
51st
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Twenty-sixth edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will come to a close in Thiruvananthapuram.

2.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of BARC India?
Karan Bajaj
Shashi Sinha
Henry Tajer
Raghavendra Rau
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The board of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India has elected Shashi Sinha as the new chairman.

3.
What is the theme of World Theatre Day 2022?
Tales of Theatre
Theatre and a Culture of Peace
Theatre and Drama in Education
Theatre of Nations
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of 2022 World Theatre Day is 'Theatre and a Culture of Peace'.

4.
Which country has launched "Dare2eraD TB", a Data-Driven Research to eradicate TB?
Bangladesh
China
Nepal
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
"Dare2eraD TB" will be the umbrella TB program comprising initiatives like the Indian Tuberculosis Genomic Surveillance Consortium, Indian TB Knowledge Hub- Webinar Series and Host Directed therapies against TB and Evidence-based procedures for treating extra-pulmonary TB.

5.
Which edition of the annual Mangaluru Kambala has been started in Mangaluru, Karnataka?
Fifth Edition
Third edition
Fourth Edition
Seventh Edition
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The fifth edition of the annual Mangaluru Kambala has been held in Mangaluru, Karnataka the grounds of Goldfinch City.

6.
Which company introduces a 19-seater civil aircraft to be deployed under UDAN Scheme?
BEL
GAIL
HAL
NTPC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company, introduced a 19-seater aircraft 'Hindustan 228' in a first of its kind attempt to develop small civil transport aircraft under the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik) Scheme.

7.
BJP MLA Ritu Khanduri becomes the first woman speaker of which state Assembly?
Tamil Nadu
Nagaland
Uttarakhand
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ritu Khanduri Bhushan, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) MLA from Uttarakhand's Kotdwar assembly, became the first woman speaker of the state assembly.

8.
Ministry Of Defence Bans Import Of how many Strategically Important Sub-Systems?
117
123
100
107
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) bans imports of 107 strategically important Line Replacement Units (LRUs)/sub-systems to promote self-reliance in defence manufacturing and minimize imports by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) under 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat'.

9.
Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the license of which of these banks?
Bank of Baroda
Canara Bank
Bank of Maharashtra
People's Co-Operative Bank Ltd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India cancelled the license of People's Co-operative Bank Limited Kanpur.

10.
The World Theater Day is being celebrated on which date?
March 27
March 25
March 23
March 24
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Theatre Day is being celebrated on 27 March annually across the world since 1962 to raise the importance of the art form "theatre".

11.
What is the GDP growth projection of India in CY 2022 as per UNCTAD?
4.6 percent
2.4 percent
3.8 percent
6.7 percent
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has pegged India's economic growth rate for 2022 at 4.6 percent due to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict.

12.
Who has authored the book "The Little Book of Joy" along with Archbishop Desmond?
Tenzin Gyatso
Azim Premji
Ratan Tata
Mukesh Ambani
Answer: Option
Explanation:
"The Little Book of Joy" is a picture book written by Tenzin Gyatso - Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nobel Peace Prize winner 14th Dalai Lama.

13.
Which Naval Ship has presented the prestigious President's Colour?
INS Gomati
INS Betwa
INS Valsura
INS Brahmaputra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President of India Ram Nath Kovind presented the prestigious President's Colour to INS Valsura.

14.
Which organization has issued the first wildlife bond to save African black rhinoceros?
IFA
World Bank
UNESCO
Moody's
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank has issued the first wildlife bond for the conservation of the endangered species of Black Rhino/Africa's Black Rhinoceros.

15.
Asia's largest Tulip Garden is at which place?
Delhi
Ladakh
Srinagar
Chennai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Asia's largest Tulip Garden is located in Srinagar where Tulip Festival has been started.