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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 11, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Who is the author of the book 'NOT JUST A NIGHTWATCHMAN: My Innings in the BCCI'?
Gyan Prakash
Vinod Rai
Rajiv Mehrishi
Shashi Kant Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former CAG Vinod Rai has come out with a new book titled "NOT JUST A NIGHTWATCHMAN: My Innings in the BCCI" has been released.

2.
The central government has announced to apply booster dose to people above how many years of age?
45 years
27 years
50 years
18 years
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The central government has announced to apply booster dose to people above 18 years of age.

3.
Which bank has launched UnionNXT and Digital Transformation Project SAMBHAV?
Union Bank Of India
Canara Bank
Bank of Baroda
Yes Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Bank of India has launched UnionNXT and Digital Transformation Project SAMBHAV with an investment outlay of around Rs 1,000 crore for the current financial year 2022-23.

4.
Who is the author of the novel 'Tomb of Sand'?
Swayam Prakash
Mannu Bhandari
Geetanjali Shree
Krishna Agnihotri
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Author Geetanjali Shree's novel 'Tomb of Sand' on Thursday became the first Hindi language work of fiction to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.

5.
Union Cabinet has extended the AIM for which period?
March 2024
March 2026
March 2023
March 2025
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) for a further period till March 2023.

6.
Union Minister of AYUSH inaugurated a scientific convention in New Delhi to mark the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day. Who is the Union Minister of AYUSH?
Tarun Gogoi
Sarbananda Sonowal
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated a two-day scientific convention in New Delhi.

7.
What is the theme of the 2022 World Homoeopathy Day?
Homeopathy- Roadmap for Integrative Medicine
People's Choice for Wellness
Linking education
Enhancing the scope of Homoeopathy in public health
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2022 World Homoeopathy Day is "People's Choice for Wellness".

8.
Which day is being celebrated as World Homeopathy Day?
April 10
April 08
April 11
April 09
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Homeopathy Day is being celebrated every year on April 10 to spread awareness about homoeopathy and its contribution to the world of medicine.

9.
The 20th Meeting of NTC has held at Pakke Tiger Reserve. In which state is the reserve located?
Tamil Nadu
Haryana
Madhya Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 20th Meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was held at Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh.

10.
Which edition of QS World University Rankings has been released?
12th
15th
7th
10th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
QS Quacquarelli Symonds has released the 12th edition of QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022.

11.
The Government of India has announced to set up how many DBUs in the country as per Union Budget 2022-23?
75
100
25
50
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of India announced the setting up of 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) in 75 districts to commemorate the 75 years of independence of our country (Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav).

12.
Which state government has launched the "Kaval Uthavi" app for the public during an emergency?
Government of Punjab
Gujarat government
Government of Tamil Nadu
Government of Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu government has launched the "Kaval Uthavi" app for the public during an emergency.

13.
Who has announced the setting up of the Semicon India Advisory Committee?
Government of India
world bank
NITI Aayog
UNESCO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India has announced the establishment of the Semicon India Advisory Committee.

14.
Name the Indian duo who paired to win the gold medal in the mixed double event of the 2022 WSF World Doubles Squash championship?
Dipika Pallikal and Mahesh Mangaonkar
Joshna Chinappa and Harinder Pal Sandhu
Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal
Joshna Chinappa and Ramit Tandon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The second-seeded Indian duo Dipika Pallikal Karthik and Saurav Ghosal won the mixed double title at the 2022 WSF World Doubles Squash championship at Glasglow.

15.
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India has started a pilot project "One Health" in which state?
Jammu and Kashmir
Chennai
Delhi
Uttrakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department of the Government of India has started a pilot project "One Health" to implement the One Health Framework through the One Health Support Unit in Uttrakhand.