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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 27, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
When is International Delegates Day is being celebrated?
April 23
April 26
April 25
April 24
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Delegate's Day is being celebrated on April 25th across the world.

2.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who received John F Kennedy Award, hails from which country?
Ukraine
China
India
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been named for his valour to protect the Ukrainian people during the Russia-Ukraine Conflict.

3.
On which date, International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is being celebrated?
April 26
April 27
April 24
April 25
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is being celebrated on April 26th across the world.

4.
Which state government has launched 'Saans' campaign to reduce the infant mortality rate due to pneumonia?
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Health Department launched the Social Awareness and Action to Neutralize Pneumonia Successful campaign at Minto Hall to reduce the mortality rate among children due to pneumonia in Karnataka.

5.
Emmanuel Macron has won the Presidential Election in which country?
France
UK
Germany
South Africa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Emmanuel Macron has won the Presidential Election in France amidst a historic challenge from far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

6.
In which city did Vice President Venkaiah Naidu inaugurate the Khelo India University Games?
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata
Bengaluru
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the second edition of the Khelo India University Games open here at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru.

7.
What is the primary objective of the 'Amrit Sarovar initiative', which was recently seen in the news?
Elimination of Single-Use Plastic
Rain Water Harvesting
Desalination of Sea Water
Rejuvenation of Water Bodies
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Under the Amrit Sarovar initiative, 75 water bodies will be developed and rejuvenated in each district as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

8.
Elon Musk is set to acquire which social media platform for $44 billion?
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Google
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The world's richest man Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter for approximately $44 billion with shares valued at $54.20.

9.
The World Intellectual Property Day is being celebrated on which date?
April 26
April 23
April 25
April 24
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This day is celebrated every year on 26 April and has been established by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).

10.
Which country is designated as the Guest of Honour Country at the Paris Book Festival 2022?
USA
France
China
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is designated as the Guest of Honour Country at the Paris Book Festival 2022.

11.
'Raisina Dialogue' is a Conference in which field?
Information and Communication Technology
Foreign policy
Agriculture
Climate Change
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Raisina Dialogue is India's flagship foreign policy and geo-economics conference.

12.
The digital bus service has been started for the first time in which city??
Jaipur
Delhi
Mumbai
Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mumbai's BEST will now be introducing 100 per cent digital ticketing on buses with the 'Tap In Tap Out' service by using Chalo smart cards and a mobile app.

13.
Which institution conducted the 'All-India Household Consumer Expenditure Survey'?
NABARD
NITI Aayog
National Statistical Office
Reserve Bank of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The All-India Household Consumer Expenditure Survey is conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO) every five years.

14.
Who has been elected as UNICEF's YuWaah board co-chair?
Ayush Yardi
Ashwin Yardi
Arvind Yardi
Vivek Yardi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
UNICEF's YuWaah' - the Indian chapter of Generation Unlimited has announced the CEO of Capgemini in India Ashwin Yardi as its co-chair and will be a co-chair along with Yasumasa Kimura, the UNICEF Representative.

15.
India has announced an additional $500 million in financial assistance to help which country?
Bangladesh
China
Myanmar
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has announced an additional $500 million in financial assistance to help neighbouring Sri Lanka buy fuel.

16.
Jamtara district is in which state has become the first district in the country to have a library in every village?
Telangana
Uttar Pradesh
Haryana
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jamtara in Jharkhand has become the only district in the country where all gram panchayats have community libraries.

17.
Emmanuel Macron has won the Presidential election in which country?
Germany
South Africa
France
UK
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Emmanuel Macron has won the Presidential Election in France amidst a historic challenge from far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

18.
Which ministry has organized the 'Yoga Prabha' program in New Delhi?
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Minister of State for Civil Aviation Gen VK Singh (Rtd) inaugurated the mega 'Yog Prabha' event at Safdarjung airport on Monday.

19.
Which bank has signed MoU with CBDT and CBIC for the collection of taxes?
Canara Bank
Punjab National Bank
Dhanlaxmi Bank
State Bank Of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dhanlaxmi Bank merged with CBDT "Central Board of Direct Taxes" and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) for the collection of taxes.

20.
POSOCO has tied up with which IIT institute to encourage research on issues related to the power sector in India?
IIT Kanpur
IIT Delhi
IIT Mumbai
IIT Kharagpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Power System Operation Corporation Limited has tied up with IIT Delhi.