Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Who has been conferred with the International Gandhi Awards for Leprosy, 2021 in the individual category?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu presented the International Gandhi Awards for Leprosy, 2021 to Dr. Bhushan Kumar of Chandigarh under the Indian nomination (individual) category and Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust.
Category : Awards and Honours
2.
Which Indian state has announced to celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr Ambedkar on April 14 as 'Equality Day'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced in the Legislative Assembly that the birth anniversary of Dr Ambedkar on April 14 would be celebrated as 'Equality Day' from this year onwards.
Category : State
3.
Which Union Ministry implements the RGSA?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi launched the 'Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), the 'Transformation of Aspirational Districts' program, under the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
Category : National
4.
Which Indian city the 70 feet statue of Babasaheb 'Statue of Knowledge' has been made?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Statue of Knowledge', a 70-feet tall statue of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, will be unveiled in Latur city of Maharashtra in the presence of Union ministers Kiren Rijiju and Ramdas Athawale.
Category : National
5.
Which bank has announced to sell its entire 4% ownership in Bharat SME Asset Reconstruction Company?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bank of Maharashtra has announced to sell its entire 4% ownership in Bharat SME Asset Reconstruction Company for about Rs 4 crore.
Category : Banking
6.
Which day is being celebrated as World Art Day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Art Day is being celebrated every year on 15 April to celebrate fine arts and promote awareness of creative activity around the world.
Category : Important Days
7.
What is the projected GDP growth rate of India in FY23 as per the World Bank?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank has slashed the GDP growth forecast for India in FY2022/23 to 8 percent in its bi-annual "South Asia Economic Focus" report.
Category : Economy
8.
Which ministry has launched the 'SVANidhi se Samriddhi' program in addition to 126 cities across 14 States and UT?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the 'SVANidhi se Samriddhi' program in addition to 126 cities across 14 States and UT.
Category : National
9.
Tim Southee has been awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, which is the highest cricketing honour by which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
New Zealand pace bowler Tim Southee has been awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal at the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Awards.
Category : International
10.
Microplastics have been found in fish in the Kaveri river under the leadership of experts from which institutes?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore has found microplastics in fish in the Cauvery river.
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya has been inaugurated at which of these sites in New Delhi?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is located at the Teen Murti complex in New Delhi and has integrated the erstwhile Nehru Museum (now designated as Block I) with the newly constructed building (designated as Block II).
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
Which Indian author has launched his book titled 'Hear Yourself' for the Indian subcontinent in Mumbai?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian author Prem Rawat has launched his book 'Hear Yourself' for the Indian subcontinent in Mumbai.
Category : Technology
13.
Megalithic stone jar has been discovered in Dima Hasao district of which of the following states?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Megalithic stone jar has been discovered in the Dima Hasao district of Assam state.
Category : State
14.
Which one has allowed the students of the country to pursue two degrees simultaneously?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The University Grants Commission has allowed the students of the country to do two degrees simultaneously.
Category : National
15.
Which Indian Chess Grandmaster has won the 2022 Reykjavik Open chess tournament?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Young Indian Chess Grandmaster R Pragganandhaa has won the prestigious Reykjavik Open chess tournament.
Category : Sports
16.
Under which ministry the National Mineral Development Corporation has won the Gold and Silver awards at the 80th Skoch Summit 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Mineral Development Corporation under the Ministry of Steel has won gold and silver awards at the 80th Skoch Summit 2022.
Category : National
17.
In which city Australia will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a departure from the traditional single host city approach, the Commonwealth Games will be held in Victoria in 2026.
Category : International
18.
Who has been re-appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Centre has re-appointed Iqbal Singh Lalpura as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities.
Category : Persons
19.
India's retail inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), rose to __________% in March 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's retail inflation surged to a 17-month high of 6.95% in March from 6.07% in the previous month due to a sharp increase in food prices.
Category : Economy
20.
The first Khelo India National Ranking Women's Archery tournament has been organized in Jamshedpur of which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first Khelo India National Ranking Women's Archery tournament has been organized at Tata Archery Academy in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
Category : State
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