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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 22, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Ruchi Soya has acquired Patanjali Ayurved's Food Business for how many crore?
Rs 339 crore
Rs 690 crore
Rs 230 crore
Rs 450 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ruchi Soya, an edible oil company, has announced that it will buy Patanjali Ayurved's food division for Rs 690 crore.

2.
Which Indian woman has won a World title at the Women's World Championships?
Nikhat Zareen
Sarita Devi
Jenny RL
Mary Kom
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nikhat Zareen gave a dazzling performance to beat Thai Olympian Jutamas.

3.
World Bank has approved USD 350 million as financial aid for the SRESTHA-G project of which state?
Himachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Bank has approved USD 350 million as financial aid for the Systems Reform Endeavors for Transformed Health Achievement in Gujarat (SRESTHA-G) project.

4.
The public sector banks have reported over a 51% dip in the amount involved in frauds to how many during the financial year ended March 2022?
Rs 50,580 crores
Rs 30,200 crores
Rs 70,213 crores
Rs 40,295 crores
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the public sector banks have reported over a 51% dip in the amount involved in frauds to Rs 40,295.25 crore during the financial year ended March 2022.

5.
Which new facility has been rolled out for POSB Account holders?
NEFT, RTGS
AI Chatbot
Mobile Banking
UPI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government has rolled out the NEFT, RTGS facility for Post Office Savings Bank Account (POSB) Account holders.

6.
In which state the Women Legislators Conference 2022 will be organized?
Telangana
Odisha
Kerala
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala Legislative Assembly will host the first-ever National Conference of Woman Legislators at the Legislature Complex in Thiruvananthapuram on the 26th of this month.

7.
National Anti-Terrorism Day is being celebrated on which date?
May 22
May 19
May 20
May 21
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Anti-Terrorism Day is being celebrated every year on 21 May to spread awareness about the violence caused by the terrorists and also in the memory of former Indian PM Rajiv Gandhi who passed on this day.

8.
Where has the pilot project been started to make tribal youth skilled?
Patna
Bhopal
Guwahati
Bhubaneswar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The pilot project envisages training for about 250 beneficiaries of 17 clusters of 17 districts selected from six states of India- Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Odisha.

9.
Name the author and journalist who has won the William E. Colby Award 2022 for his book "The Hardest Place: The American Military Adrift in Afghanistan's Pech Valley"?
Wesley Morgan
Anna Qabale Duba
Frank Wilczek
Campbell Wilson
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Author and journalist Wesley Morgan has won the William E. Colby Award 2022 for his military and intelligence writing.

10.
Which state government will launch India's first state-owned OTT platform named 'CSpace'?
Karnataka
Odisha
Kerala
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala government will launch a state-owned over-the-top (OTT) platform named 'CSpace' on the state's formation day on November 1.

11.
Anil Baijal was the lieutenant governor of which UT?
Ladakh
New Delhi
Lakshadweep
Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Delhi lieutenant governor (L-G) Anil Baijal resigned citing personal reasons, he has submitted the resignation letter to President Ram Nath Kovind.

12.
Which country chaired the high-level Ministerial meeting on 'Global Food Security-Call to Action'?
USA
UK
China
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken chaired the high-level Ministerial meeting on 'Global Food Security-Call to Action' in New York.

13.
Which Indian person has been given the Honorary British Award by the Queen of Britain?
Rajesh Arora
Rohtash Sharma
Ajay Piramal
Vimal Kishore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ajay Piramal, Chairman of the Piramal Group, has received an honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) award from Queen Elizabeth II.

14.
Which state government has launched the 'Lok Milani' scheme?
Punjab
Uttar Pradesh
Haryana
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Punjab Bhagwant Mann heard the grievances of the people of the state and issued redressal directions in 'Lok Milni', a first-of-its-kind public interaction programme that was launched.

15.
In which city Madame Tussauds museum will be started in June 2022?
Ranchi
Noida
Delhi
Jaipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The museum will be located in the Noida Mall.

16.
What is the theme of World Bee Day 2022?
Save the Bees
Bee Engaged - Build Back Better for Bees
Protecting Bees
Bee Engaged: Celebrating the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This year Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will celebrate World Bee Day through a virtual event, under the theme 'Bee Engaged: Celebrating the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems'.

17.
Which aviation company has appointed Pieter Elbers as Chief Executive Officer?
Boeing
Spice Jet
Air India
IndiGo
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Board of Directors of InterGlobe Aviation Limited (Indigo) has appointed Peter Albers as the Chief Executive Officer.

18.
What is the projected GDP Growth rate of India in FY23?
8.2 %
6. 0 %
7.5 %
6.9 %
Answer: Option
Explanation:
For the fiscal year 2023, India's growth is projected to be 6 per cent.

19.
Which Insurance Company has launched India's first dental health insurance plan?
SBI General Insurance Company
Bharti AXA General Insurance
Religare Insurance Company
PNB MetLife India Insurance Company
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PNB MetLife India Insurance Company has launched India's first dental health insurance plan.

20.
The third advance estimate of production of major crops for 2021-22, what is the estimated production of food grains?
514.51 million tonnes
314.51 million tonnes
414.51 million tonnes
214.51 million tonnes
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The production of Food-grains in the country is estimated at a record 314.51 million tonnes which is higher by 3.77 million tonnes than the production of food grain during 2020-21.