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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 16, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Who has been conferred with the International Gandhi Awards for Leprosy, 2021 in the individual category?
Radhika Rao
Nikkhil Advani
Bhushan Kumar
Vikram Malhotra
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.

2.
Which Indian state has announced to celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr Ambedkar on April 14 as 'Equality Day'?
Odisha
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
New Delhi
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.

3.
Which Union Ministry implements the RGSA?
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Rural Development
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.

4.
Which Indian city the 70 feet statue of Babasaheb 'Statue of Knowledge' has been made?
Coimbatore
Chennai
Panaji
Latur
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.

5.
Which bank has announced to sell its entire 4% ownership in Bharat SME Asset Reconstruction Company?
Kashmir Bank
Yes Bank
Gujarat Bank
Bank of Maharashtra
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.

6.
Which day is being celebrated as World Art Day?
April 14
April 12
April 15
April 13
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.

7.
What is the projected GDP growth rate of India in FY23 as per the World Bank?
8%
9%
7%
10%
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.

8.
Which ministry has launched the 'SVANidhi se Samriddhi' program in addition to 126 cities across 14 States and UT?
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
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.

9.
Tim Southee has been awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, which is the highest cricketing honour by which country?
South Africa
New Zealand
England
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
New Zealand pace bowler Tim Southee has been awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal at the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Awards.

10.
Microplastics have been found in fish in the Kaveri river under the leadership of experts from which institutes?
JNU
IISc
IIT
ITI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore has found microplastics in fish in the Cauvery river.

11.
The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya has been inaugurated at which of these sites in New Delhi?
National Museum
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Lodhi Gardens
Teen Murti Complex
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).

12.
Which Indian author has launched his book titled 'Hear Yourself' for the Indian subcontinent in Mumbai?
Prem Rawat
Sachin Sharma
Vijay Bhardwaj
Bhanu Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian author Prem Rawat has launched his book 'Hear Yourself' for the Indian subcontinent in Mumbai.

13.
Megalithic stone jar has been discovered in Dima Hasao district of which of the following states?
Assam
Maharashtra
Kerala
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Megalithic stone jar has been discovered in the Dima Hasao district of Assam state.

14.
Which one has allowed the students of the country to pursue two degrees simultaneously?
NITI Aayog
University of Delhi
University Grants Commission
Education department
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The University Grants Commission has allowed the students of the country to do two degrees simultaneously.

15.
Which Indian Chess Grandmaster has won the 2022 Reykjavik Open chess tournament?
Nihal Sarin
D Gukesh
Arjun Erigaisi
R Pragganandhaa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Young Indian Chess Grandmaster R Pragganandhaa has won the prestigious Reykjavik Open chess tournament.

16.
Under which ministry the National Mineral Development Corporation has won the Gold and Silver awards at the 80th Skoch Summit 2022?
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Steel
Ministry of Child Development
Ministry of Science
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Mineral Development Corporation under the Ministry of Steel has won gold and silver awards at the 80th Skoch Summit 2022.

17.
In which city Australia will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
Victoria
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a departure from the traditional single host city approach, the Commonwealth Games will be held in Victoria in 2026.

18.
Who has been re-appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities?
Kersi Kaikhushroo Deboo
Syed Shahezadi
Iqbal Singh Lalpura
Rinchen Lhamo
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Centre has re-appointed Iqbal Singh Lalpura as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities.

19.
India's retail inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), rose to __________% in March 2022?
5.79%
5.99%
5.51%
6.95%
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.

20.
The first Khelo India National Ranking Women's Archery tournament has been organized in Jamshedpur of which state?
Jharkhand
Punjab
Gujarat
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first Khelo India National Ranking Women's Archery tournament has been organized at Tata Archery Academy in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.