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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 29, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Robert Golob has been elected as the Prime Minister of which country?
Slovenia
Denmark
South Sudan
Sweden
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Robert Golob has defeated three-time prime minister Janez Jansa in the Slovenia Prime Minister election.

2.
The Tamil Nadu government has announced that every year Minorities Rights Day will be celebrated on which date at the state level?
December 22
December 21
December 18
December 19
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu government has announced that on December 18.

3.
Which country will host the 21st WCOA 2022?
Brazil
China
Russia
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will host the 21st World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) for the first time in 118 years.

4.
With which country, the Kerala government has signed an MoU for the 'Cosmos Malabaricus Project'?
Australia
England
Netherlands
Canada
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Netherlands.

5.
UNEP has named whom as the recipient of the Champions of the Earth Award 2021 under the Lifetime Achievement category?
Mia Mottley
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Maria Kolesnikova
David Attenborough
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sir David Attenborough was named the recipient of the Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award 2021 by UNEP.

6.
India has announced to set up 'Transmission interconnection' for transfer of renewable power with which country?
Nepal
Maldives
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Maldives are planning to set up a transmission interconnection for the transfer of renewable power between the two countries, to facilitate the energy transition programme of Maldives.

7.
Who has been named Sportswoman of the Year?
Simone Biles
Elaine Thompson-Herah
Serena Williams
Naomi Osaka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jamaican Olympic sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah has been named Sportswoman of the Year.

8.
India's first Amrit Sarovar developed in which state?
Karnataka
Uttar Pradesh
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Uttar Pradesh, India's first 'Amrit Sarovar' has been completed in Rampur's Gram Panchayat Patwai.

9.
Which is the venue of the 'International Conference on Pharma and Medical Devices sector 2022'?
Pune
Gandhi Nagar
New Delhi
Varanasi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, inaugurated the 7th edition of the International Conference on Pharma and Medical Devices sector 2022 in New Delhi .

10.
Which airline has proposed to acquire AirAsia India?
Vistara
SpiceJet
Air India
Indigo
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tata-owned Air India has proposed to acquire AirAsia India, a low-cost Indian airline which is partly owned by the Tata Group.

11.
What is the total export of finished steel from India in FY 22?
Rs 13.5 million tonnes
Rs 20.5 million tonnes
Rs 15 million tonnes
Rs 10 million tonnes
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Steel recently announced that the country exported 13.5 million tonnes (mt) of finished steel amounting to Rs 1 lakh crore and imported steel of around Rs 46000 crores.

12.
Which Indian state has signed MoUs for the development of seven ropeway projects?
Himachal Pradesh
Maharashtra
Assam
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh government has signed MoU for the development of seven ropeway projects in Kangra, Kullu, Chamba, Sirmour and Bilaspur districts of the state.

13.
Who has been elected as the chairperson of the Haj Committee of India?
C Muhammed Faizi
AP Abdullahkutty
Mafuja Khatun
Shaikh Jina Nabi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
AP Abdullahkutty has been elected as the chairperson of the Haj Committee of India, while for the first time, two women have been chosen as its vice-chairpersons- Munnawari Begum and Mafuja Khatun.

14.
Who has been chosen for the Commonwealth Points of Light Award?
Kishore Kumar Das
Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas
Manoj Pande
Vivek Lall
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The founder of educational charity 'Bidyanando' Kishore Kumar Das from Bangladesh has been chosen for the Commonwealth Points of Light Award for his exceptional work in improving access to education for children from marginalised backgrounds.

15.
Cabinet cleared what amount to upgrade 2G mobile sites in Naxal areas to 4G?
Rs 2,426 crore
Rs 1,427 crore
Rs 3,146 crore
Rs 2,714 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the up-gradation of 2G mobile sites to 4G in Naxal-hit areas for Rs 2,426 crore, Union Minister Anurag Thakur.

16.
The first Partial Solar Eclipse will occur on which date?
May 05
April 30
April 29
May 01
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first Solar Eclipse of 2022 is due to be seen in various parts of the world on April 30.

17.
Which village has become the nation's first carbon-neutral panchayat, fully powered by solar energy?
Nangavalli village, Salem district, Tamil Nadu
Kumbalangi village, Ernakulam district, Kerala
Kachai Village, Ukhrul district, Manipur
Palli village, Samba district, Jammu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Palli village in Samba district of Jammu has become the nation's first carbon-neutral panchayat, fully powered by solar energy.

18.
World Immunization Week is being celebrated every year on which date?
April 17 to April 23
April 03 to April 09
April 10 to April 16
April 24 to April 30
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Immunization Week is celebrated worldwide from 24 April to 30 April.

19.
Who has been appointed as the next Chief Executive Officer of Aditya Birla Capital?
Vishakha Mulye
Soniya Verma
Randeep Kumar
Ajay Srinivasan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vishakha Mulye has been appointed as the next Chief Executive Officer of Aditya Birla Capital.

20.
Which state government's "e-Proposal System" initiative of the Planning Department has won the WSIS Forum Award 2022?
Government of Kerala
Gujarat government
Government of Meghalaya
Government of Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The "e-Proposal System" initiative of the Planning Department of the Government of Meghalaya has won the United Nations World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) Forum Awards 2022 has won.