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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 4, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Who has won the women's singles title at Swiss Open 2022?
PV Sindhu
Sania Mirza
Saina Nehwal
Mary Kom
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's P.V. Sindhu has defeated Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand to win the women's singles title at the Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament.

2.
What is the theme of the World Autism Awareness Day in 2022?
The transition to adulthood
Assistive Technologies, Active Participation
Inclusion in the Workplace: Challenges and Opportunities in a Post-Pandemic World
Inclusive Quality Education for All
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for World Autism Awareness Day 2022 is "Inclusive Quality Education for All".

3.
The Indian Army version of MRSAM has been developed by DRDO in partnership with which country?
Israel
France
Canada
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Army's version of the MRSAM has been jointly developed by the DRDO and the Israel Aerospace Industries, and is reflective of growing India-Israel defence collaboration. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted two flight tests of the Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.

4.
The AFSPA Act has been extended in three districts which are among the states?
Arunachal Pradesh
Rajasthan
Tamil Nadu
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The central government extended the ambit of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in three districts of Arunachal Pradesh.

5.
JICA signed Loan Agreements with India to Provide Japanese ODA Loans of 312.258 billion Yen for how many projects?
8
7
4
5
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed Japanese ODA Loan Agreements with the Government of India in Delhi, to provide Japanese ODA loans of up to a total of 312.258 billion Yen for 7 projects.

6.
Which Indian city is ranked as the second noisiest city in the world?
Mumbai
Pune
New Delhi
Moradabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the second noisiest city in the world.

7.
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system crossed which milestone in terms of volume?
100 crore
10 crore
500 crore
50 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) crossed the 500-crore mark in terms of volume.

8.
India signed an ECTA with which country?
Germany
Australia
France
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Australia signed an Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA).

9.
Which Asian country has declared a nationwide public emergency amidst protests over the economic crisis?
South Korea
Japan
Sri Lanka
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has declared a public emergency amidst a spate of protests over the worst economic crisis in the country.

10.
Which day is being celebrated as World Autism Awareness Day every year?
April 04
April 02
April 01
April 03
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Autism Awareness Day is being celebrated on 02 April every year, to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout the world.

11.
Which city hosted the 'Global Collaboration Advanced Vaccinology Training' Meeting?
Paris
Geneva
Berlin
New York
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Global Collaboration Advanced Vaccinology Training' meeting has held in Geneva.

12.
Nabet India Ties up with which Finance Ltd for a Unique Employment Generation Program for Women?
Indiabulls Housing Finance
LIC Housing Finance
Dewan Housing Finance
PNB Housing Finance Ltd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nabet India & PNB (Punjab National Bank) Housing Finance Pvt Ltd partnered to start an initiative for women's health and wellness.

13.
How much per cent of tax will be imposed on the transfer of virtual assets?
40%
10%
50%
30%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2022 announced that "any income from transfer of any virtual digital asset shall be taxed at the rate of 30 per cent."

14.
Which day is commemorated as International Children's Book Day (ICBD)?
April 03
April 01
April 02
March 31
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is organised annually on the 2nd of April since 1967, by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY).