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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 1, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Noted social worker, late Shri Somepalli Somaiah hails from which state?
West Bengal
Odisha
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The book narrates the life story of the noted social worker from Andhra Pradesh, late Shri Somepalli Somaiah.

2.
The first edition of IONS IMEX-22 has been held in which state?
Maharashtra
Kerala
Gujarat
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise 2022 (IMEX-22) has been held in Goa and the Arabian Sea.

3.
How many Billion Dollars have been approved by the US Senate for the manufacture of semiconductor chips?
62 Billion Dollars
32 Billion Dollars
52 Billion Dollars
42 Billion Dollars
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The U.S. Senate on Monday again approved a bill to provide $52 billion in U.S. subsidies for semiconductor chip manufacturing in a bid to reach a compromise after months of discussions.

4.
Which actress has won the "Best Actress in a Leading Role" Award at the 94th Oscars Awards 2022?
Nicole Kidman
Scarlett Johansson
Kristen Stewart
Jessica Chastain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jessica Chastain has won the "Best Actress in a Leading Role" Award at the 94th Oscars Awards 2022.

5.
The International Day of Drug Checking is commemorated every year on which date?
March 31
March 26
March 30
March 27
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Drug Checking takes place on March 31 every year since 2017 to ensure people are educated on drugs and aware of their effects.

6.
Professor Wilfried Brutsaert has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize 2022 by which of the institutions?
World Department of the Environment
Serum Institute of India
Stockholm International Water Institute
World bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prize is awarded by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) in cooperation with the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

7.
Gilbert F. Hongbo has been elected as the 11th Director-General of which organization?
International Labour Organization
International Organization of Women
International Science Organization
International Heritage Organization
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gilbert Houngbo from Togo will be the next Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

8.
Which great Indian person's granddaughter "Sumitra Gandhi Kulkarni" has launched the Modi Story web portal?
Chandrasekhar Azad
B R Ambedkar
Mahatma Gandhi
Bhagat Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi 'Sumitra Gandhi Kulkarni' has inaugurated the web portal 'Modi Story'.

9.
Which date is being celebrated as the International TDOV all over the world?
March 28
March 27
March 30
March 31
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) occurs annually on March 31 to raise awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, while also celebrating their contributions to society.

10.
The Indian Army version of MRSAM has been developed by DRDO in partnership with which country?
Italy
Israel
France
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
It has been developed jointly by DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel.

11.
What is the total outlay of the new scheme RAMP?
USD 900 million
USD 808 million
USD 701 million
USD 551 million
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The total outlay for the scheme is Rs.6,062.45 crore (USD 808 Million).

12.
Which date has been designated as World Backup Day?
March 29
March 31
March 30
March 28
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Backup Day is being celebrated every year on March 31.

13.
Dr Renu Singh has been named as the next Director of FRI. The FRI institute is located at which of the place?
Dehradun
Hyderabad
Chennai
Pune
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has appointed Dr Renu Singh as the next Director of the Forest Research Institute (FRI) in Dehradun, Uttrakhand.

14.
Max Life Insurance has joined hands with which payment company to provide financial protection to the consumers?
Mobikwik
Google Pay
PhonePe
Paytm
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Max Life Insurance partners PhonePe to offer financial protection to consumers.

15.
Balikatan 2022 is a military drill of the US army with which country?
South Korea
North Korea
Japan
Philippines
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States military and the military of Philippines kicked off the military drill 'Balikatan 2022'.

16.
Which bank has announced to invest of about Rs 109 crore in National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited?
Bank of India
Bank of Baroda
Indian Bank
Indusland Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On March 21, the Bank of India (BoI) announced a Rs 109 crore investment in National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd.

17.
Ind-Ra, has lowered the economic growth forecast rate of India's GDP in FY23 to which percent?
7.7-7.9%
7.6%
7.5%
7-7.2%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has revised downwards the GDP growth forecast for India in FY23 to 7-7.2 per cent.

18.
Who unveiled PARAM Shakti Supercomputer At IIT Kharagpur?
Jagdeep Dhankhar
R. N. Ravi
Shri Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
Shri Satyadeo Narain Arya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has inaugurated IIT Kharagpur's PARAM Shakti.

19.
Which actor has won the "Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award at the 94th Oscars Awards 2022?
Benedict Cumberbatch
Will Smith
Sacha Baron Cohen
Andrew Garfield
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Will Smith has won the "Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award at the 94th Oscars Awards 2022.