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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 5, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
How many agreements have been signed between India and Turkmenistan, during the visit of the President of India to Turkmenistan?
3
7
4
9
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Turkmenistan witnessed the signing of four agreements during the state visit of the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind to Turkmenistan.

2.
Which country has been chosen as the sponsor for International Children's Book Day 2022?
Germany
Singapore
United States
Canada
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Board on Books for Young People Canada is the sponsor for International Children's Book Day 2022.

3.
India ranked at which place in the HURUN Global U40 Self-Made Billionaires 2022 List?
2nd
3rd
4th
1st
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India ranks 4th In The HURUN Global U40 Self-Made Billionaires 2022 List.

4.
The first-ever broad-gauge passenger rail link will connect the country with Nepal through which state?
Bihar
Haryana
Madhya Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
35-km cross-border railway line linking Jaynagar in Bihar to Kurtha in Nepal.

5.
Which state will host the second edition of the Khelo India University Games 2021?
Assam
Karnataka
Uttarakhand
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The KIUG 2021 will be held in Karnataka between April 24 and May 3, 2022.

6.
Sajibu Nongma Panba' is a traditional festival of which Indian state?
West Bengal
Assam
Kerala
Manipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Sajibu Nongma Panba' is a traditional festival for the followers of the Sanamahism religion in Manipur, as a Lunar New Year.

7.
Who has been appointed as the new Director-General of GSI?
H Rajaram
Dr. S Raju
Pralay Mukherjee
Gargi Bhattacharya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr. S Raju has taken over as the Director-General of Geological Survey of India (GSI) with effect.

8.
The Indian Air Force commemorated how many years of glorious service of its oldest operational flying machine Chetak Helicopter?
70
40
50
60
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force organised a conclave at Air Force Station, Hakimpet to commemorate 60 years of glorious service by Chetak Helicopter in IAF.

9.
Nepal has signed the framework agreement to join the India-led International Solar Alliance. Does it become which number country who sign the agreement?
107th
105th
117th
112th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nepal also became the 105th member country to sign on to the Framework Agreement of International Solar Alliance (ISA).

10.
Which player has won the female singles title of the 2022 Miami Open tennis tournament?
Simona Halep
Iga Swiatek
Maria Sakkari
Naomi Osaka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek defeated Naomi Osaka of Japan.

11.
The 4th edition of IBMS has been held at which place?
Mumbai
Gandhinagar
Kochi
Panaji
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 4th edition of the India Boat & Marine Show (IBMS) has held at Bolgatty Palace in Kochi in Kerala.

12.
Who is the new Managing Director roped in for the DMRC?
Pankaj Joshi
Ajay Rathi
Suresh Srivastava
Vikas Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vikas Kumar has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

13.
Who has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers?
Mahesh Verma
V K Yadav
Suneet Sharma
Navin Agarwal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vice-Chancellor of Indraprastha University, Mahesh Verma has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH).

14.
What is the estimated GDP growth rate projection for India in FY23 by FICCI?
7.4%
7.1%
6.5%
8.1%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has estimated India's GDP to grow at 7.4 per cent in the financial year 2022-23 (FY23).

15.
What is the name of the web portal launched by the Ministry of Culture for the general public to enable digital darshan of 12 Jyotirlinga and Char Dham from any location?
Temple 360
Paath Pooja
Shri Temple
Yatra 24x7
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi launched a website 'Temple 360'.

16.
The International Day of Mine Awareness is being celebrated on which date?
April 01
April 02
April 04
April 03
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action 2022 is being celebrated on 4th April.

17.
Who has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers?
V K Yadav
Mahesh Verma
Suneet Sharma
Navin Agarwal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vice-Chancellor of Indraprastha University Mahesh Verma has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH).

18.
Which state has become the top producer of fruit in India in 2021-22?
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh remains the top fruit producer.

19.
Which bank has acquired Citibank's India consumer business for an amount of USD 1.6 billion (Rs 12,325 crore) in an all-cash deal?
Axis Bank
Federal Bank
RBL Bank
Yes Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Citigroup has announced that Axis Bank will be acquiring Citibank's India consumer business for an amount of USD 1.6 billion in an all-cash deal.

20.
Which state has become the top producer of vegetables in India in 2021-22 Crop Year (CY) (July-June)?
West Bengal
Andhra Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has become the top producer of vegetables, getting back its first position by demoting West Bengal to the second position, with a difference of a million tonnes in production in 2021-22 Crop Year (CY) (July-June), after two years since 2020.