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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 30, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
The Peace, Unity and Development Rally took place in which state?
Bihar
Meghalaya
Tripura
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 'Peace, Unity and Development Rally' at Diphu in Karbi Anglong District, Assam.

2.
India has opened its new mission in which European country?
Lithuania
Hungary
Belarus
Latvia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to open a new Indian mission in Lithuania in 2022.

3.
Who has been named a Sportswoman of the Year?
Simone Biles
Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams
Elaine Thompson-Herah
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jamaican Olympic sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah has been named Sportswoman of the Year.

4.
Who has been appointed as the chairperson of NASSCOM for 2022-23?
Krishnan Ramanujam
Dinesh pant
Rajesh Sharma
Pankaj Trimurti
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Association of Software and Services Companies has announced the appointment of Krishnan Ramanujam, President of Enterprise Growth Group at Tata Consultancy Services.

5.
Which city is hosting the Global Patidar Business Summit 2022?
Ahmedabad
Jamnagar
Surat
Rajkot
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Global Patidar Business Summit is being held in Surat, Gujarat.

6.
Robert Golob has been elected as the Prime Minister of which country?
Slovenia
Malaysia
Romania
Somalia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the prime ministerial election of Slovenia, Robert Golob defeated the three-time prime minister, Janez Jansa.

7.
Which country will host the 21st World Congress of Accountants in 2022?
Bangladesh
Nepal
India
Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Debashish Mitra, President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, India is all set to host the 21st World Accountants Congress, the Kumbh of Accountants, for the first time in its 118 years of existence.

8.
Netflix India has released the "Women Change-Makers' Video Series" in collaboration with which ministry?
Ministry of Tribals
Ministry of Child Development
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Ministry of Education
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Netflix India has released the "Women Change-Makers' Video Series" in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

9.
Which Union Ministry has launched the commemorative event -"Enterprise India"?
Ministry of MSME
Ministry of Science and Technology
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Shri Narayan Rane inaugurated the Ministry's Mega Event- "Enterprise India" under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

10.
Who has been partnered with I&B Ministry to develop short videos highlighting the role of women changemakers?
Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Disney+ Hotstar
SonyLIV
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Netflix India, in collaboration with the Information & Broadcasting Ministry, has released a series of short video series under an initiative called 'Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniya', highlighting the role of women achievers.

11.
What is the rank of India in the medal tally in the concluded Asian Wrestling Championship 2022?
Fifth
First
Eighth
Third
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Fifth place in the medal tally by India in the concluded Asian Wrestling Championship 2022.

12.
Which company has become the first Indian company to touch the Rs 19 lakh crore market valuation mark?
Micromax
Adani Group
Reliance
Tata Industries
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reliance Industries Limited has become the first Indian company to touch the market valuation mark of Rs 19 lakh crore in intra-day trade.

13.
Kwar Hydro-electric project, which has been seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
Sikkim
Jammu and Kashmir
Gujarat
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
It is located on the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir's Kishtwar district.

14.
International Girls in ICT Day 2022 is being celebrated on which date?
April 25
April 28
April 26
April 27
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This year International Girls in ICT Day is being celebrated on 28th April 2022.

15.
The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work on which date promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally?
April 27
April 25
April 28
April 26
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally.

16.
Who are the beneficiaries of the 'PM SVANidhi' scheme?
Adolescent Boys and Girls
Street Vendors
SHG Members
Lactating Mothers and NewBorn Children
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the continuation of the Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme till December 2024.

17.
'DIR-V Program' aims to create Microprocessors and achieve Silicon and Design wins by which year?
2025
2030
2023
2026
Answer: Option
Explanation:
DIR-V Program aims to enable the creation of Microprocessors and achieve industry-grade Silicon and Design wins by December 2023.

18.
UNEP has named whom as the recipient of the Champions of the Earth Award 2021 under the Lifetime Achievement category?
David Attenborough
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Mia Mottley
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sir David Attenborough was named the recipient of the Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award 2021 by UNEP.

19.
Which country has allegedly deployed an army of dolphins to protect its naval base?
South Korea
Russia
Australia
North Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia has reportedly deployed an army of dolphins to protect its naval base in the Black Sea.

20.
Where will the 12th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization hold?
Dhaka
New York
New Delhi
Geneva
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have agreed to hold their 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) during the week of June 13 in Geneva.