Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which institution released the 'State of World Population Report'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) released the 'State of World Population: Seeing the Unseen: The case for action in the neglected crisis of unintended pregnancy' Report.
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
What is the name of the software launched by the Supreme Court of India and inaugurated by Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana to transmit court orders through secured electronic mode, for quicker communication of judicial orders?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana launched a software named "Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records" (FASTER).
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
In which place France has conducted the 20th edition of bilateral naval exercise VARUNA 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The French and Indian navies have commenced the 20th edition of bilateral naval exercise, Varuna 2022, in the Arabian Sea.
Category : National
4.
Which regulator body launched the ideathon named 'Manthan'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch launched the 'Manthan', a six-week-long ideathon, in association with various institutions including BSE, NSE, NSDL, CDSL, KFintech, CAMS, LinkInTime and MCX.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Which company has signed MOU with TEC, UAE to explore new business opportunities in the field of defence?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharat Dynamics on Thursday announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tawazun Economic Council (TEC), United Arab Emirates based company for exploring new business opportunities in the field of defence.
Category : Miscellaneous
6.
The famous 'Living Root Bridge' Cultural Landscapes of which state has been included on the tentative list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The famous living root bridges found in the northeastern state of Meghalaya, have been included on the tentative list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.
Category : State
7.
Name the Indian official who has recently been appointed as the vice-chairperson of the Council Standing Committee on Administration and Management of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for 2023 and 2024?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Aprajita Sharrma, an Indian Post & Telecom Account and Finance (IP&TAF) Service officer from 1995 batch, has been appointed as the vice-chairperson of Council Standing Committee on Administration and Management of International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
BB Gurung, who has passed away was the former Chief Minister of which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Chief Minister of Sikkim, BB Gurung, has passed away. He was 99. BB Gurung was the third chief minister of Sikkim and had the shortest term in the history of the Himalayan state.
Category : Obituary
9.
Which player has won the BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year award for 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has won the BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year award for 2022.
Category : Sports
10.
Which country has signed "Emmett Till Antilynching Act" into law?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
US President Joe Biden signed the "Emmett Till Anti-lynching Act" into law, as he made lynching a federal hate crime.
Category : International
11.
What is the theme of the World Autism Awareness Day in 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the World Autism Awareness Day 2022 is Inclusive Quality Education for All.
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
Which day is marked as World Autism Awareness Day every year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Autism Awareness Day is observed on 02 April every year, to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout the world.
Category : Important Days
13.
Centre has extended the existing Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) till September 30, 2022. The existing five year FTP was launched for which period?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has announced an extension in the existing Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 by another six months till September 30, 2022, to ensure policy continuity in external trade.
Category : Economy
14.
Which day is commemorated as International Children's Book Day (ICBD)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is organized annually on the 2nd of April since 1967, by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY).
Category : Important Days
15.
Who has been appointed as the new Director-General of the Geological Survey of India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr. S Raju has taken over as the Director-General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI).
Category : Persons
16.
'Mes Aynak site' and 'Buddhas of Bamiyan', which were seen in the news, are located in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Mes Aynak site' and 'Buddhas of Bamiyan' are located in Afghanistan. The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has announced that it would protect the ancient Buddha statues in Mes Aynak.
Category : International
17.
Which organization has partnered with HSBC to set up a USD 100 million partial guarantee programme for MFIs in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank and HSBC India have signed an agreement to establish a USD 100 million partial guarantee programme to support more than 4,00,000 micro-borrowers and mostly women-run micro-enterprises across India.
Category : Miscellaneous
18.
Which country has been chosen as the sponsor for International Children's Book Day 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IBBY Canada is the sponsor for International Children's Book Day 2022.
Category : International
19.
Which state will host the second edition of the Khelo India University Games 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur and Governor of Karnataka, Shri TC Gehlot launched the logo, jersey, mascot and anthem of the Khelo India University Games 2021, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
Category : State
20.
Which edition of the Indian-Seychelles joint military training exercise LAMITIYE-2022 has been conducted in Seychelles?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 9th edition of India - Seychelles Joint Training Exercise LAMITIYE-2022, which commenced on March 22 at Seychelles Defence Academy, Seychelles culminated.
Category : Miscellaneous
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