Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which state government has launched a scheme to set up 'Hobby Hub' in government schools?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi government has set up Hobby Hubs for government schools in Delhi after school hours to promote extra-curricular activities.
Category : State
2.
After the merger of HDFC Ltd with HDFC Bank, what will be the share of public shareholders in the merged entity?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Post-merger, HDFC Bank will be 100 per cent owned by public shareholders.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Which state government has launched the crop insurance portal of 'Mukhyamantri Bagwani Bima Yojana'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Haryana Agriculture Minister JP Dalal launched the portal of Mukhya Mantri Bagwani Bima Yojana with an initial corpus of Rs 10 crore for the scheme.
Category : State
4.
Who is the author of the book titled 'Birsa Munda - Janjatiya Nayak'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The book has been written by Prof. Alok Chakrawal, Vice-Chancellor, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Who has become the first Pakistani female singer to win the Grammy Award?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab, the first Pakistani female to win a Grammy Award, has won the Best Global Music Performance award for her song 'Mohabbat' at the 2022 Grammy Awards.
Category : Sports
6.
Who has been appointed as a climate expert by the United Nations Human Rights Council?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations Human Rights Council has appointed Dr Ian Fry as the world's first independent expert on human rights and climate change.
Category : Persons
7.
Who has been named as the new Foreign Secretary of India to succeed incumbent Harsh Vardhan Shringla?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India has appointed IFS Vinay Mohan Kwatra as the new Foreign Secretary of India.
Category : Persons
8.
Ministry of Environment has released a mascot and various initiatives for PWM. What is the name of the mascot?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The mascot named 'Prakriti', will spread awareness among people about small changes that can be sustainably adopted in our lifestyle for a better environment.
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
The book 'Crunch Timeru Narendra Modi's National Security Crisis' authored by whom has been released?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr. Sreeram Chaulia has authored a new book titled "Crunch Time: Narendra Modi's National Security Crisis".
Category : Miscellaneous
10.
Which bank has signed MoU with the BSF under the CAPSP Scheme to offer financial security to the serving and retired personnel?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Border Security Force (BSF) to provide solutions for financial security to BSF personnel through the Central Armed Police Salary Package (CAPSP) Scheme.
Category : Banking
11.
What is the name of the Ideathon launched by SEBI to promote innovations in the securities market?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched an Ideathon named 'Manthan', for supporting new ideas and innovations in the securities market.
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
What is the limit of WMA fixed by RBI for States Governments and UTs with effect from April 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank has decided to reduce the Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for States Governments and Union Territories (UTs) from Rs 51,560 crore to Rs 47,010 crore, considering the improvement in the pandemic situation.
Category : Economy
13.
Which date is being celebrated as the United Nations' International Day of Conscience?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations General Assembly has designated 5 April as being celebrated as an International Day of Conscience every year.
Category : Important Days
14.
Which date is being celebrated as the IDSDP?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
United Nations has declared The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is being celebrated annually on April 6.
Category : Important Days
15.
Which company has acquired the conference room products maker "Poly" aiming to become a complete hybrid work?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
HP has finalized the acquisition of Poly for $1.7 billion in an all-cash deal totalling $3.3 billion inclusive of the debt.
Category : Miscellaneous
16.
Which company has announced the launch of the super app 'Neu'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tata Group recently announced plans to launch an app called 'Neu' that will unite all its digital services and apps on one platform.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
A book on Rani Lakshmibai titled 'Queen of Fire' has been written by which of the author?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A book titled 'Queen of Fire' has been authored by award-winning children's writer and historian Devika Rangachari.
Category : Miscellaneous
18.
What is the theme of the 'National Maritime Day' 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the 'National Maritime Day' 2022 is 'Sustainable Shipping beyond Covid-19'.
Category : Miscellaneous
19.
Which ministry has launched the 'Temple 360' website?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Meenakshi Lekhi, Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs has launched a website 'Mandir 360' during an event organized by the Ministry of Culture at IGNCA Amphitheater, Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts, New Delhi under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Category : National
20.
The country's first 'steel slag road' came up in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The country's first 'steel slag road' came up in Surat, promising a huge potential to reduce the demand for aggregates in road construction.
Category : National
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