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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 24, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
What is the theme of 'Earth Day 2022'?
No to Pollution
Covid and Planet
Sustainable Living
Invest In Our Planet
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of 'Earth Day 2022' is 'Invest In Our Planet'.

2.
'Fincluvation' is a financial inclusion initiative launched by which bank?
NSDL Payment Bank
Jio Payment Bank
India Post Payments Bank
Paytm Payment Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has launched an initiative called Fincluvation, as a part of the occasion of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence.

3.
A seaweed park will be set up for livelihood for fishermen by the Ministry of Fisheries in which state?
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Kerala
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Dr L Murugan today said for the first time in the country, a seaweed park will be set up in Tamil Nadu to improve the livelihood of fishermen.

4.
English Language Day is being celebrated on which date?
April 22
April 21
April 23
April 20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
English Language Day is being celebrated on 23 April annually and is a United Nations (UN) observance day.

5.
Which bank directed Urban Cooperative Banks to eliminate honorary positions within one year?
BOB
PNB
SBI
RBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank on Thursday asked Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) not to create any honorary position or title such as Chairman Emeritus and Group Chairman at the board level as it results in the creation of a shadow authority.

6.
Which West Indies all-rounder has announced retirement?
Kieron Pollard
Jason Holder
Chris Gayle
Nicholas Pooran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has announced his retirement from international cricket.

7.
Which institution has partnered with UNICEF India on SDGs with a focus on children?
Smile Foundation
NITI Aayog
Pratham Foundation
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Government think tank NITI Aayog and UNICEF India signed a statement of intent (SoI) on sustainable development goals (SDGs) with a focus on children.

8.
'Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration' are conferred on which units/personalities?
Chief Ministers
Chief Ministers/ Governors
Non-Resident Indians in Leadership Roles
Districts/Implementing units and Central/State organisations
Answer: Option
Explanation:
They were instituted to recognize the extraordinary work done by Districts/implementing units and Central/State organisations for the welfare of common citizens.

9.
Which city will host India's first International Cruise Conference?
Delhi
Kolkata
Chennai
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal said that the first Incredible India International Cruise Conference-2022 will be held in Mumbai.

10.
Which city has hosted the three-day 'Smart Cities, Smart Urbanization' conference?
Ahmedabad
Indore
Surat
Jaipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The three-day "Smart Cities, Smart Urbanization" conference began in Surat today.

11.
Who has been appointed as the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India?
Vikram Sharma
Ajay Kumar Sood
Pramod Rawat
Kiran Devi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ajay Kumar Sood, a member of the Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council, has been appointed to the post for three years, replacing renowned biologist K Vijayaraghavan.

12.
World Book and Copyright Day is being celebrated on which date?
April 21
April 20
April 22
April 23
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated on April 23 every year to promote the joy of reading.

13.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone and inaugurated the various projects of how much worth rupees at a function organized at Dahod in Gujarat?
Rs 37,500 crores
Rs 48,000 crores
Rs 13,200 crores
Rs 22,000 crores
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated the various projects worth 22,000 crore rupees at a function organized at Dahod in Gujarat.

14.
SpaceX launched how many Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida?
58
53
47
62
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SpaceX launched 53 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Florida.

15.
In which state the world's largest electric three-wheeler factory will be set up?
Tamil Nadu
Odisha
Telangana
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ability Electric Inc. (Liability), based in California, United States, has announced its intention to set up the world's largest electric three-wheeler manufacturing facility in Telangana.

16.
Who has been re-appointed as Prime Minister of Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?
Gilbert Houngbo
Emma Terho
Patrick Achi
Alassane Ouattara
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Patrick Achi has been re-appointed as Prime Minister of Ivory Coast by President Alassane Ouattara.

17.
Which institution has released a draft battery swapping policy for Electric Vehicles?
NITI Aayog
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Bureau of Energy Efficiency
Ministry of Power
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Government think-tank Niti Aayog has prepared a draft battery swapping policy, to support the adoption of battery swapping.

18.
A mobile app 'Khelo India Uni Games 2021' has been launched for the 2nd edition of Khelo India University Games. 2nd edition of the Khelo India University Games is being held in which place?
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a First of its kind initiative, a mobile app 'Khelo India Uni Games 2021' has been launched for the 2nd edition of Khelo India University Games, which has organised by the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports along with the Jain Deemed to be University, Bangalore, Karnataka.

19.
'Ganga Quest 2022', which has been seen in the news, is held under which mission?
National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
National Mission for Clean Ganga
Swachh Bharat Mission
Green India Mission
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) along with Tree Craze Foundation, began Ganga Quest, an online quiz in 2019.