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Weekly Current Affairs: 14-20 February 2022
1. Recently who has been re-elected as the President of
Germany?
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier
- 'Frank-Walter Steinmeier' has been re-elected as the
President of Germany for 5 years.
- Germany
- Capital: Berlin
- Currency: Euro
- Chancellor: Olaf Scholz
- President: Frank-Walter Steinmeier
2. How long has been the time limit for the use of
renewable energy completely in place of diesel in the agriculture sector by the
Government of India?
- 2024
- According to the announcement of the Union Energy
Minister Shri RK Singh, by the year 2024, by the year 2024, instead of
diesel in the agriculture sector, fossil fuels will be completely used by
renewable energy.
- Union Minister of Power: Shri RK Singh
- Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare:
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar
3. Who has been appointed as the head of 'Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India' (ICAI) recently?
- Debashish Mitra
- Debashish Mitra has been appointed as the head of
the 'Institute of Chartered Accountants of India' (ICAI) for 2022-23.
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
(ICAI) owned by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India is
the second-largest professional accounting body in the world and the
largest professional accounting body in India.
- ICAI: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
- Formation: 01 July 1949
- HQ: New Delhi
- President: Debashis Mitra
- Vice-President: Aniket Sunil Talati
4. Which has become the first country to allow drone
flights in civilian airspace?
- Israel
- Israel has become the first country to allow drone
flights in civilian airspace.
- Israel
- Capital: Jerusalem
- Currency: Israeli New Shekel
- PM: Naftali Bennett
- President: Isaac Herzog
5. Recently which bank has launched Agri Infinity
Program?
- Yes Bank
- Digital financial solutions for the food and
agriculture ecosystem will be co-developed through the Agri Infinity
Program launched by Yes Bank.
- Yes Bank
- Established: 2004
- HQ: Mumbai
- MD & CEO: Prasant Kumar
- Tagline: Experience our Expertise
6. Recently who has been appointed as the next High
Commissioner of India to Tonga?
- Palaniswami Subramaniam Karthikeyan
- Tonga
- Capital: Nuku'alofa
- Currency: Tongan Pa'anga
7. Which earth observation satellite has been launched by
the Indian Space Research Organization recently?
- EOS-04
- Earth observation satellite "EOS-04" has
been successfully launched from Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota by
ISRO (ISRO) in collaboration with PSLV-C52.
- The EOS-04 is designed to provide high-quality
images under all weather conditions for applications such as agriculture,
forestry, plantation, soil moisture, hydrology, and flood mapping.
- ISRO: Indian Space Research Organization
- Established: 15 August 1969
- HQ: Bengaluru
- Chairman: S Somnath
8. Which state has secured first place in solar
electrification under the Saubhagya scheme?
- Rajasthan
- The Central Government had launched the Pradhan
Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana - 'Saubhagya' in October 2017.
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- Formation: 30 March 1949
- CM: Ashok Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
9. Recently who has been appointed as the President of
Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI)?
- Geeta Mittal
- Former J&K High Court judge Gita Mittal has been
appointed as the President of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).
- TTFI: Table Tennis Federation of India
- Founded: 1926
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairperson: Gita Mittal
10. Recently who has been appointed as the next Indian
High Commissioner to Vanuatu?
- Muktesh Kumar Pardeshi
- Muktesh Kumar Pardeshi has been appointed as the
next Indian High Commissioner to Vanuatu.
- Vanuatu
- Capital: Port Vila
- Currency: Vanuatu Vatu
11. Recently which state's Central Jail has launched its
own FM channel?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Central Jail of Indore in Madhya Pradesh has
launched its own FM channel named 'Jail Vaani-FM 18.77'.
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
12. What is the rank of India in the recently released
'Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2021-22'?
- 4th
- According to the 'Global Entrepreneurship Monitor
(GEM) 2021-22' report recently unveiled at the Dubai Expo, India has made
it to the top five easiest places and is at the fourth position.
- Saudi Arabia is ranked first, Netherlands second,
and Sweden third in the 'Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2021-22'.
13. Recently on which day "Anti-Smuggling Day"
has been observed for the first time?
- February 11
- FICCI's 'Committee Against Smuggling and
Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy-CASCADE' has announced
for the first time to observe "Anti-Smuggling Day" which will be
celebrated on 11th February every year.
- The day aims to bring together policymakers,
international institutions, enforcement agencies, industry members, the
media, and consumers to commit to action to fight the global menace of
trafficking.
- FICCI: Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce
& Industry
- FLO: FICCI Ladies Organization
- FICCI Established: 1927
- HQ: New Delhi
- President: Sanjiv Mehta
- Director-General: Arun Chawla
14. On which day "International Epilepsy Day"
has been observed recently?
- February 14
- Every year on the second Monday of February,
"International Epilepsy Day" is celebrated globally.
- The objective of "International Epilepsy
Day" is to educate people as well as raise awareness about the true
facts about epilepsy and the urgent need for better treatment, better
care, and more investment in research.
15. In which country the Government of India has tied up
with the World Food Program (WFP) of the United Nations to distribute food
items?
- Afghanistan
- The Government of India has tied up with the World
Food Program (WFP) of the United Nations for the distribution of 50,000
tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan as part of humanitarian aid.
- UNWFP: United Nations World Food Program
- Established: 1961
- HQ: Rome, Italy
- Executive Director: David Beasley
- :
- Afghanistan
- Capital: Kabul
- Currency: Afghan Afghani
16. Recently the Government of India has sent medical
supplies to which country as humanitarian aid?
- Kiribati
- At the request of the Pacific island country
'Kiribati', India has sent a consignment of medical supplies consisting of
PPE and medicines.
- kiribati
- Capital: Tarawa
- Currency: Australian/Kiribati Dollar
17. Recently the Maharashtra government has announced the
launch of which initiative to prevent a deadly disease like cancer?
- Hope Express
- The Maharashtra government has announced the launch
of the 'Hope Express' initiative in every district of the state to prevent
and treat dangerous diseases like cancer.
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- CM: Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
18. On which day "World Radio Day" has been
celebrated recently?
- February 13
- World Radio Day is celebrated every year on 13
February to emphasize the importance of radio.
- It is also a day to remember the unique power of
radio which touches lives and brings people together from every corner of
the world.
- "World Radio Day" was adopted by the
United Nations General Assembly in the year 2012.
- The theme of "World Radio Day" 2022:
'Radio and Trust'
19. On which day ''National Women's Day'' has been
celebrated recently?
- February 13
- ''Indian National Women's Day'' is celebrated every
year on 13 February to commemorate the birth anniversary of the eminent
poet, speaker, and freedom fighter Sarojini Naidu.
- Sarojini Naidu was awarded the title of 'Nightingale
of India or Bharat Nightingale'.
- This year the 143rd birth anniversary of 'Sarojini
Naidu' is being celebrated.
- Sarojini Naidu was born on 13 February 1879.
20. Recently who has become India's first 100%
"Plastic Waste Neutral Company"?
- Dabur
- India's well-known Ayurveda products company,
'Dabur' has become India's first 100% "Plastic Waste Neutral
Company".
- Dabur
- Founded: 1884
- Founder: S K Burman
- HQ: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Chairman: Amit Burman
- CEO: Mohit Malhotra
21. Where has been "Maru Utsav"
celebrated recently?
- Pokhran
1.
The four-day "Maru Utsav" also known as
the "Jaisalmer Desert Festival" has started in Pokhran, Rajasthan.
2.
It is a 4-day long festival with competitions like
turban tying, panihari matka, mehndi and mandana.
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- Formation: 30 March 1949
- CM: Ashok Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
22. Recently who has been made the brand ambassador
of Khadi and Khadi handicrafts for the state of Bihar?
- Manoj Tiwari
- A well-known Bhojpuri singer and MP (Members of
Parliament) has been appointed as the brand ambassador to promote
handicraft products made from blanks and blanks in the state of Bihar.
- Bihar
- Capital: Patna
- CM: Nitish Kumar
- Governor: Phagu Chauhan
23. Recently on which day the birth anniversary of
'Swami Dayanand Saraswati' has been celebrated?
- February 12
- The 198th birth anniversary of 'Arya Samaj' founder
and eminent social reformer 'Swami Dayanand Saraswati' has been celebrated
on 12 February.
- Arya Samaj was established in 1875.
24. Which social media company has recently
announced the adoption of "Strict Doxxing Rules"?
- Meta
1.
Meta recommends adopting "Strict Doxxing
Rules" on its Facebook and Instagram platforms.
2.
What is Doxxing?
3.
Publishing and analyzing personal information of
others on the Internet with malicious intent may reveal the true identity of an
individual and make them a victim of harassment and cyber attacks.
- Meta (Formerly Facebook)
- Established: February 2004
- HQ: Menlo Park, California, United States
- CEO: Mark Zuckerberg
25. Which mobile app has been recently launched by
the Delhi government for booking tickets for tourist places?
- 'Look at my Delhi'
- An online ticket booking facility will be provided
to enjoy any tourist destination of Delhi through the 'Dekho Meri Delhi'
mobile app.
- Delhi
- Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal
- Lieutenant Governor: Anil Baijal
- Delhi Police Commissioner: Rakesh Asthana
26. The soon-to-be-released book "How to
Prevent the Next Pandemic" has been authored by?
- Bill Gates
- The book "How to Prevent the Next
Pandemic" by Bill Gates will be launched in May 2022.
- Earlier in the year 2021, the book "How to
Avoid a Climate Disaster" was written by 'Bill Gates'.
- Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and the Bill
& Melinda Gates Foundation, is a software developer and well-known
American industrialist.
27. Where has the Indian Railways recently
announced to facilitate India's largest world-class wrestling academy?
- Kishanganj
1.
India's largest world-class wrestling academy has
been announced by the Indian Railways in Kishanganj, the capital of the
country.
2.
It will serve as a platform to provide many budding
wrestlers an opportunity to become champions in times to come.
3.
Well-known wrestlers of the country Bajrang Punia,
Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik, and Ravi Kumar are from Indian Railways.
- The first train in India was run on 16 April 1853
between Bori Bunder station in Bombay to Thane station for a distance of
34 km.
- Railway Board was established in March 1905.
- There are a total of 18 railway zones (including
Kolkata Metro) in Indian Railways.
- First Railway Minister of India: John Mathai
- Current Union Minister of Railways: Shri Ashwini
Vaishnav
- New Chairman and Executive Officer of Railway Board:
Vinay Kumar Tripathi
28. On which day "International Childhood
Cancer Day" has been observed recently?
- February 15
- "International Childhood Cancer Day" is
observed every year on 15 February to raise awareness for the treatment
and prevention of cancers related to brain cancer, lymphoma, solid tumors,
leukemia, neuroblastoma, Wilms' tumor, and bone in particular in children.
- The theme of "International Childhood Cancer
Day" 2022: 'Better Survival'
29. Recently who has been appointed as the new
chairman of CBSE?
- Vineet Joshi
- Vineet Joshi, Secretary in the Union Ministry of
Education, has been appointed as the new Chairman of CBSE.
- CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education
- Formation: 03 November 1962
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairperson: Vineet Joshi
30. Recently who has been selected as the 'ICC
Player of the Month' for the month of January in the men's category?
- Keegan Peterson
1.
Well-known South African cricketer 'Keegan
Pietersen' has been voted 'ICC Player of the Month' for the month of January in
the men's category.
2.
In the women's category, England women's cricket
team captain 'Heather Knight' has been voted 'ICC Player of the Month' for the
month of January.
- ICC: International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Geoff Allardyce
31. Where is the “World Sustainable Development
Summit” of the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) held?
- New Delhi
1.
The inaugural address of the Energy and Resources
Institute (TERI) at the "World Sustainable Development Summit" has
been given by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
2.
The theme of "World Sustainable Development
Summit" 2022: "Toward a Resilient Planet: Ensuring a Sustainable and
Equitable Future"
3.
Union Minister of Power: Shri RK Singh
- TERI: The Energy and Resources Institute
- Established: 1974
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Ajay Mathur
32. Recently who has been announced as the new MD
& CEO of the airline 'Air India'?
- Ilker Ayci
1.
Ilker Ayci, former chairman of Turkish Airlines,
has been announced as the new MD and CEO of 'Air India'.
2.
'Ilker Ayci' will take over the MD & CEO of
'Air India' cotton on or before 1st April 2022.
3.
Air India is an airline of the Tata Group.
- Tata Group
- Founded: 1868
- HQ: Mumbai
- Owner: Ratan Tata
- Chairman: N Chandrasekaran
33. What is the rank of India in the recently released
''Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design'' (LEED) index?
- 3rd
- India is ranked third in the world in the US Green
Building Council's annual list of the top 10 countries and regions outside
the United States for LEED-certified green buildings in 2021.
- ''Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design''
(LEED): The most widely used green building rating system in the world,
which provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving
green buildings.
- There were 146 LEED-certified buildings and
locations in India in 2021.
- LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
34. Which scheme has been launched for persons with
disabilities in Ladakh?
- Kunsnyoms
- Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC),
Leh has launched the 'Kunsnyoms' scheme for persons with disabilities.
- Under this, Leh Hill Council is providing assistive
devices, technology to needy people at a 90 percent subsidy.
- Under this scheme, 28 tri-scooters, battery-operated
wheelchairs, walking aids, and other assistance required for special needs
of individuals have been distributed.
- Ladakh
- Capital: Leh
- Lt. Governor: Radha Krishna Mathur
35. Where has the "Medaram Jatara" festival
been celebrated recently?
- Telangana
- The "Medaram Jatara" festival, a four-day
long festival, is celebrated once in two years on the full moon day in
'Magha' (February), at Medaram village in Telangana.
- The "Medaram Jatara" festival is the
second largest after the Kumbh Mela.
- The "Medaram Jatara" festival is organized
by the Koya tribe in association with the Tribal Welfare Department, Telangana.
- The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has allocated
Rs 2.26 crore for the "Medaram Jatara 2022 Festival" in
Telangana.
- Telangana
- Capital: Hyderabad
- Formation: 02 June 2014
- CM: K. Chandrasekhar Rao
- Governor: Tamilisai Soundrajan
36. Recently which company has launched the "Paisa
on Demand" credit card?
- Paisabazar
- Digital platform Paisabazar has tied up with RBL
Bank to launch “Paisa on Demand” credit cards.
- With the features of the "Paisa and
Demand" credit card, it will provide an option to avail personal loan
from RBL Bank.
- RBL Bank
- Established: August 1943
- HQ: Mumbai
- Tagline: Apno ka Bank
- MD & CEO: Vishwavir Ahuja
37. Recently who has been selected as 'Business Standard
Banker of 2020-21'?
- Sandeep Bakshi
- Sandeep Bakshi as the Managing Director and
Executive Director (MD & CEO) of ICICI Bank.
- He has been honored for changing the perception
about becoming a private sector lender during his tenure of the last three
and a half years.
- ICICI Bank (Industrial Credit & Investment Corporation
of India)
- HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1994
- MD & CEO: Sandeep Bakshi
38. Which program has been organized by the Narcotics
Control Bureau (NCB) recently?
- Darkathon 2022
- The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is organizing
'Darkthon 2022' in New Delhi to find solutions to combat drug trafficking
through the darknet across the world.
- NCB: Narcotics Control Bureau
- Formed: 17 March 1986
- HQ: New Delhi
- NCB Chief: Satya Narayan Pradhan
39. Recently known Bollywood singer and music producer
has passed away. What is his name?
- Bappi Lahiri
- Legendary Bollywood music composer and singer Bappi
Lahiri passed away at the age of 69 in Mumbai due to health problems.
40. Recently with which country the Government of India
has signed an agreement for 'New and Renewable Energy Technology'?
- Australia
- The government of India has tied up with Australia
for 'New and Renewable Energy Technology'.
- Union Minister of Power: Shri RK Singh
- Australia
- Capital: Canberra
- Currency: Australian Dollar
- PM: Scott Morrison
41. Where is "Maru Utsav" celebrated recently?
- Pokhran
- The four-day "Maru Utsav" also known as
the "Jaisalmer Desert Festival" has started in Pokhran,
Rajasthan.
- It is a 4-day long festival with competitions like
turban tying, panihari matka, mehndi and mandana.
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- Formation: 30 March 1949
- CM: Ashok Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
42. The soon-to-be-released book "How to Prevent the
Next Pandemic" has been authored by?
- Bill Gates
- The book "How to Prevent the Next
Pandemic" by Bill Gates will be launched in May 2022.
- Earlier in the year 2021, the book "How to
Avoid a Climate Disaster" was written by 'Bill Gates'.
- Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and the Bill
& Melinda Gates Foundation, is a software developer and well-known American
industrialist.
43. Recently who has been appointed as the new chairman
of CBSE?
- Vineet Joshi
- Vineet Joshi, Secretary in the Union Ministry of
Education, has been appointed as the new Chairman of CBSE.
- CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education
- Formation: 03 November 1962
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairperson: Vineet Joshi
44. Where has the Indian Railways recently announced to
provide India's largest world-class wrestling academy?
- Delhi
- India's largest world-class wrestling academy has
been announced by the Indian Railways in Kishanganj, the capital of the
country.
- It will serve as a platform to provide many budding
wrestlers an opportunity to become champions in times to come.
- Well-known wrestlers of the country Bajrang Punia,
Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik, and Ravi Kumar are from Indian Railways.
- The first train in India was run on 16 April 1853
between Bori Bunder station in Bombay to Thane station for a distance of
34 km.
- Railway Board was established in March 1905.
- There are a total of 18 railway zones (including
Kolkata Metro) in Indian Railways.
- First Railway Minister of India: John Mathai
- Current Union Minister of Railways: Shri Ashwini
Vaishnav
- New Chairman and Executive Officer of Railway Board:
Vinay Kumar Tripathi
45. Which is the longest rail tunnel in India that
has been constructed by the Indian Railways recently?
- 'T-49'
1.
India's longest rail tunnel "T-49"
connecting the Katra-Banihal section has been successfully constructed by the
Indian Railways.
2.
India's longest rail tunnel "T-49"
connecting the Katra-Banihal section has a total length of 12.758 km.
- Railway Board was established in March 1905.
- There are a total of 18 railway zones (including
Kolkata Metro) in Indian Railways.
- First Railway Minister of India: John Mathai
- Current Union Minister of Railways: Shri Ashwini
Vaishnav
- New Chairman and Executive Officer of Railway Board:
Vinay Kumar Tripathi
46. Where 'Water Taxi Service' has been unveiled
recently?
- Mumbai
1.
The 'Water Taxi Service' has been unveiled in
Mumbai by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.
2.
This 'Water Taxi Service' done in Mumbai will boost
tourism and get rid of traffic problems between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.
3.
Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; and
Minister of AYUSH: Sarbananda Sonewal
- Maharashtra
- Capital:
Mumbai
- Formation:
01 May 1960
- CM:
Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor:
Bhagat Singh Koshyari
47. Which scheme has been approved by the Central
Government to promote adult education?
- 'New India Literacy Program'
- The Central Government has approved a new scheme
“New India Literacy Program” during the financial year 2022-2027 to cover
all aspects of adult education and align with the National Education
Policy 2020.
- The scheme will cover non-literate people of the age
of 15 years and above in the country.
- Now, the government has changed the term "adult
education (adult education)" to 'education for all' in the country.
- Union Minister of Education: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
48. Recently who has been appointed as India's
first 'National Maritime Security Coordinator'?
- G Ashok Kumar
1.
Former Vice Chief of Naval Staff of India 'G Ashok
Kumar' has been appointed as India's first 'National Maritime Security
Coordinator'.
2.
The 'National Maritime Security Coordinator' will
be part of the proposed NMSC (National Maritime Security Coordinator) National
Security Council Secretariat after the 26/11 terror attacks and will report to
National Security Advisor 'Ajit Doval'.
- Indian Navy
- Established: 26 January 1950
- Navy Chief: R Hari Kumar
- Navy Day: 4 December
49. Recently which country has become the world's
first female patient to be cured of HIV?
- USA
- A US patient with leukemia has become the first
woman and third person to be cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell
transplant from a donor who was naturally resistant to the virus that
causes AIDS.
- HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
50. Which app has been recently launched by the
World Health Organization (WHO) to help people quit tobacco use?
- Quit Tobacco
- 'WHO' has launched 'Quit Tobacco' to help people to
quit cigarette addiction and quit using tobacco in all forms.
- WHO: World Health Organization
- Established: 7 April 1948
- HQ: Geneva Switzerland
- President: Tedros Adhanom
51. Recently which social media platform has tied
up with Paytm to ease digital payment service?
- Twitter
1.
Social media company Twitter has tied up with Paytm
to provide information based on digital payment services to its creators and
ease digital payment services.
- Twitter
- Established: 21 March 2006
- HQ: San Francisco, California, USA
- CEO: Parag Agrawal
- :
- Paytm
- Established: 2009
- HQ: Noida
- Chairman: Vijay Shekhar Sharma
- CEO: Varun Sridhar
52. Which Bollywood actor has recently been
appointed as its brand ambassador by the gaming company 'A23'?
- Shahrukh Khan
- Online gaming company 'A23' has appointed a
Bollywood actor as its brand ambassador.
- Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan will take the company
forward with the campaign "Chalo Saath Khelen" of gaming company
'A23'.
53. Which team has won the recently held
"Women's Ice Hockey Championship 2022"?
- Kharu
- Kharu team defeated the Lolak team in the final
match to win the "Women's Ice Hockey Championship 2022".
- "Women's Ice Hockey Championship 2022" was
organized in Leh, Ladakh.
54. What is the name of the well-known Bengali
singer who has passed away recently?
- Sandhya Mukherjee
- Sandhya Mukherjee was also awarded West Bengal's
highest civilian honor "Bangla Vibhushan and National Film
Award".
55. On which day Guru Ravidas Jayanti has been
celebrated recently?
- February 16
- The birth anniversary of the well-known social
reformer, poet, and religious guru, "Guru Ravidas" has been
celebrated on 16 February.
- This 645th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas has
been celebrated.
56. Which bank has recently won the "Best
Technology Bank of the Year" award?
- Karnataka Bank
1.
Recently in the 17th 'Annual Banking Technology
Conference and Awards 2020-21' Karnataka Bank has won three important awards,
Best Technology Bank of the Year, Best Fintech Adoption, Best Use of AI/ML, and
Data Analytics.
- Karnataka Bank
- Established: 18 February 1924
- HQ: Mangalore, Karnataka
- MD & CEO: Mahabaleshwar MS
- Chairman: Pradeep Kumar Panja
57. Which team has won the men's title in the 70th
'Senior National Volleyball Championship' recently?
- Haryana
- Whereas in the 70th 'Senior National Volleyball
Championship', the team of Kerala has won the title of women's category.
- The 70th 'Senior National Volleyball Championship'
was organized at 'Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium' in Orissa.
58. Which team has won the first "FIFA Club
World Cup" recently?
- Chelsea
- England's football club team, 'Chelsea' has won the
first "FIFA Club World Cup" by defeating Brazil's team
'Palmeiraz'.
- The first "FIFA Club World Cup" was held
at the 'Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi'.
59. What is the name of the well-known Kannada
writer and poet who passed away recently?
- Chennaveera Kanavi
- Kannada writer and poet 'Chennaveera Kanavi',
popularly known as Samanvay Kavi, has passed away at the age of 94.
- 'Chennaveera Kanavi' was also awarded the Sahitya
Academy Award in 1981.
60. Recently which program has been started by the
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for the livelihood of women?
- 'Waste to Wealth Creation'
1.
The 'Waste to Wealth Creation' program has been
started by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for the
livelihood of women in the Sundarbans of West Bengal.
2.
With the help of this program, women will be
trained for various industries and women will make jewelry and showpieces from
fish scales.
- SIDBI: Small Industries Development Bank of India
- Established: 1990
- HQ: Lucknow, UP
- CMD: S. Raman
61. Recently which state has become the first to
issue 'Smart Card Arms Licence'?
- Delhi
1.
Delhi Police has started issuing 'Smart Card Arms
License' to all those people who have licensed weapons obtained by the
government.
2.
Delhi Police can easily check 'Smart Card Arms
License' through 'Shastra Mobile App'.
- Delhi
- Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal
- Lieutenant Governor: Anil Baijal
- Delhi Police Commissioner: Rakesh Asthana
62. Recently the Government of India has signed an
agreement with which country to promote trade and investment?
- United Arab Emirates
- The Government of India has entered into a
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) to promote trade and investment.
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Capital: Abu Dhabi
- Currency: UAE Dirham
- Crown Prince: Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
63. Recently on which day Delhi Police has
celebrated its 75th Raising Day?
- February 16
1.
Delhi Police was established on 16 February 1948.
2.
A special postage stamp has also been issued to
commemorate 75 years of establishment of Delhi Police on 16 February 2022.
3.
Recently a special podcast series "Kissa Khaki
Ka" was released by Delhi Police.
- Delhi
- Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal
- Lieutenant Governor: Anil Baijal
- Delhi Police Commissioner: Rakesh Asthana
64. Recently who has been honored with the highest
civilian honor of Assam "Asom Baibhav"?
- Ratan Tata
1.
The country's well-known industrialist Ratan Tata
has been honored with Assam's highest civilian honor "Asom Baibhav".
2.
This honor has been given to him for the various
social welfare works done by him and the establishment of cancer treatment
facilities in the state of Assam.
- Assam
- Founded as the Constituent State of India: 15 August
1947
- Country Statehood (Indian statehood): 26 January
1950
- Capital: Dispur
- CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
65. Recently which country has become the first
country to adopt India's UPI platform by NPCI?
- Nepal
1.
Nepal has become the first country to adopt the UPI
platform by NPCI of India with the aim of making online payment facilities
easier.
2.
'NPCI International Payments Limited' and 'Manam
Infotech' will jointly provide a UPI facility in Nepal.
- NPCI: National Payments Corporation of India
- It is a joint platform of the Reserve Bank of India
and the Indian Banks Association
- Established: 2008
- HQ: Mumbai
- MD & CEO: Dilip Asbe
- :
- Nepal
- Capital: Kathmandu
- Currency: Nepali Rupee
- PM: Sher Bahadur Deuba
- President: Vidyadevi Bhandari
66. Recently the well-known Indian footballer has
passed away, what is his name?
- Surjit Sengupta
- Indian footballer Surjit Sengupta has passed away at
the age of 71 due to health-related reasons.
- Surjit Sengupta was a member of the Indian football
team in the 1978 Asian Games.
67. The recently released book “Dignity in a
Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us” has been authored by?
- Ro Khanna
- The book "Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech
Work for All of Us" authored by Ro Khanna has been released.
- In this book, it has been mentioned the importance
of digital technology in the whole world in today's era.
- Ro Khanna is an Indian American citizen.
68. Which air exercise has been announced by
Bangladesh and US recently?
- 'Cop South-22'
1.
Bangladesh and the US have announced to conduct a
special air exercise 'Cop South-22' with an aim to enhance the capability of
their Air Force.
- Bangladesh
- Capital: Dhaka
- PM: Sheikh Hasina
- President: Abdul Hamid
- :
- US President: Joe Biden (46th)
- US Capital: Washington DC
69. Which bank has recently won the "Best
Technology Bank of the Year Award"?
- South Indian Bank
1.
South Indian Bank has won the "Best Technology
Bank of the Year Award" at the Indian Banks Association's (IBA) 17th
Annual Banking Technology Awards 2021.
- IBA: Indian Banks' Association
- Established: 26 September 1946
- HQ: Mumbai
- CEO: Sunil Mehta
- Chairman: A K Goel
- :
- South Indian Bank
- Established: 29 January 1929
- HQ: Thrissur
- Tagline: Experience Next Generation Banking
70. Which is the longest rail tunnel in India that
has been constructed by the Indian Railways recently?
- 'T-49'
1.
India's longest rail tunnel "T-49"
connecting the Katra-Banihal section has been successfully constructed by the
Indian Railways.
2.
India's longest rail tunnel "T-49"
connecting the Katra-Banihal section has a total length of 12.758 km.
- The first train in India
was run on 16 April 1853 between Bori Bunder station in Bombay to Thane
station for a distance of 34 km.
- Railway Board was established in March 1905.
- There are a total of 18 railway zones (including
Kolkata Metro) in Indian Railways.
- First Railway Minister of India: John Mathai
- Current Union Minister of Railways: Shri Ashwini
Vaishnav
- New Chairman and Executive Officer of Railway Board:
Vinay Kumar Tripathi
71. Recently which app has been launched by the
World Health Organization (WHO) to help people to quit tobacco use?
- Quit Tobacco
- 'WHO' has launched 'Quit Tobacco' to help people to
quit cigarette addiction and quit using tobacco in all forms.
- WHO: World Health Organization
- Established: 7 April 1948
- HQ: Geneva Switzerland
- President: Tedros Adhanom
72. Recently which state government has announced
to launch 'Sant Ravidas Swarozgar Yojana'?
- Madhya Pradesh
- To provide self-employment opportunities, the Madhya
Pradesh government will start Sant Ravidas Swarojgar Yojana in which loans
up to 25 lakhs will be made available.
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
73. Recently in which state "Vikram Sarabhai
Children's Innovation Center" has been launched?
- Gujarat
1.
Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship
Council in association with UNICEF and Yuva (Yuwaah) launched Vikram Sarabhai
Children Innovation Center (VSCIC) under the aegis of Gujarat University.
2.
The center will identify, nurture and support
innovations by the children of Gujarat.
- Gujarat
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- Capital: Gandhinagar
- CM: Bhupendra Patel
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
74. Which state has recently launched "Project
Aarohan"?
- Assam
- The Assam government will launch a four-year
counseling program called "Project Aarohan" to provide guidance
to the students and hone their skills.
- Assam
- Founded as the Constituent State of India: 15 August
1947
- Country Statehood (Indian statehood): 26 January
1950
- Capital: Dispur
- CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
75. Recently who has been honored with the
'Business Leader of the Year Award'?
- Yohan Poonawalla
- Usha Kakade's Gravitus Foundation's 'URJA Awards
2022' honored 'Shri Yohan Poonawalla', Chairman and Director, Poonawalla
Group of Companies with the 'Business Leader of the Year Award' this year.
- The URJA Award is given to leaders and dignitaries
from the fields of entertainment, sports, business, social activities, and
educational sectors who have made significant contributions to society.
76. Recently who has been appointed as the director
of 'Institute for Economic Development (IEG)'?
- Chetan Ghate
- Chetan Ghate has been appointed as the director of
'Institute of Economic Growth' in place of Ajit Mishra.
- The Institute for Economic Development (IEG) is an autonomous,
multidisciplinary center for advanced research and training. Widely
recognized as a Center of Excellence, it is one of India's leading
educational institutions in the field of economic and social development,
established in 1958.
77. Recently, who has become the first cricketer in
the world to score a triple century in his debut match in the history of
cricket?
- Sakibul Gani
1.
Sakibul Ghani of Bihar has become the first
cricketer in the world to score 341 runs in his debut match in the history of cricket.
2.
'Sakibul Ghani' scored 341 runs in 405 balls with
the help of 56 fours and two sixes in the Plate Group Ranji Trophy against
Mizoram at the Jadavpur University Campus ground in Kolkata.
- BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Established: 04 December 1928
- President: Saurav Ganguly (39th)
- Secretary: Jai Shah
78. Recently who has been honored with the
"Hilal-e-Pakistan" award?
- Bill Gates
1.
'Bill Gates' has been honored with Pakistan's
second-highest civilian award "Hilal-e-Pakistan".
2.
This honor has been conferred on him for his
efforts to help eradicate polio in Pakistan.
3.
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and the
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is a software developer and well-known
American industrialist.
- Pakistan
- Capital: Islamabad
- Currency: Pakistani Rupee
- PM: Imran Khan
- President: Arif Alvi
79. Which initiative has been started by the
central government for crop insurance recently?
- 'My policy is in my hands'
- In order to provide compensation for crop damage to
farmers, the Central Government has launched the 'Meri Policy Mere Haath'
initiative.
- The 'Meri Policy Mere Haath' initiative has been
launched under the 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)'.
- 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)' was
launched by the Central Government in the year 2016.
- Union Minister of Agriculture: Shri Narendra Singh
Tomar
80. Recently which ministry has announced to
implement 'Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS)'?
- Home Ministry
- The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced to implement
'Inter-operated Criminal Justice System (ICJS)' for the year 2022-23 to
2025-26 at a total cost of Rs 3,375 crore.
- Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS)
project – which will attempt to digitally link police, forensic, courts, prosecution,
and prison databases.
- Union Home Minister: Shri Amit Shah
81. On which day 'World Pangolin Day' has been
celebrated recently?
- February 19
- World Pangolin Day is celebrated every third
Saturday in February to raise awareness about this shy, elusive mammal.
- The pangolin is a shy, elusive mammal that is
covered in a hard layer from tip to tail.
82. Where has the 'Gobar-Dhan (Bio-CNG) Plant' been
unveiled by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi recently?
- Indore
1.
The 'Gobar-Dhan (Bio-CNG) Plant' has been unveiled
by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
2.
The 'Gobar-Dhan (Bio-CNG) Plant' is based on the
concept of Waste-to-Wealth Innovations which will help in making cities clean
and pollution-free.
3.
The Gobar-Dhan plant has the capacity to treat 550
tonnes of segregated wet organic waste and produce around 17,000 kg of CNG and
100 tonnes of organic manure per day.
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
83. On which day 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Jayanti' has been celebrated recently?
- February 19
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is celebrated
every year on 19th February.
- This time the 392nd birth anniversary of Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj is being celebrated, he founded the Maratha Empire and was
one of the most progressive, intelligent, and fearless emperors of India.
84. Recently, the Central Government has extended
the 'Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)' for how long?
- 2026
- The Central Government has extended the 'Rashtriya
Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)' till 31 March 2026.
- The scheme is centrally funded and primarily
believes in the idea that sometimes the most important lessons of life are
learned outside the classroom.
- 12929.16 crore in the offer out of which the central
share is Rs. 8120.97 crore and the state's share of Rs 4808.19 crore.
85. Recently a well-known senior journalist has
passed away, what is his name?
- Ravish Tiwari
- Raveesh Tiwari, the national political editor and
head of the National Bureau of the Indian Express, has passed away.
86. On which day 'Soil Health Card (SHC) Day' has
been observed recently?
- February 19
1.
Soil Health Card Scheme was launched on 19 February
2015 in Suratgarh, Rajasthan, to commemorate which 'Soil Health Card Day' is
celebrated every year on 19 February.
What is 'Soil Health Card (SHC)'?
This card will provide details about the nutrient
deficiencies in the soil so that farmers can supplement the soil with suitable
fertilizers and increase yields. It provides farmers with information on the
nutrient status of their soils as well as recommendations on appropriate
nutritional supplements to improve soil health and fertility.
87. Where has the career counseling workshop
“Parmarsh 2022” been launched recently?
- Bikaner
1.
The career counseling workshop "Paramarsh
2022" has been launched by the Union Minister of State for Culture and
Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
2.
The Career Counseling Workshop "Paramarsh
2022" is an extension of the effort to bridge the academic gap and gain
knowledge about the various options available to the students to help them make
more appropriate decisions.
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- Formation: 30 March 1949
- CM: Ashok Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
88. Recently which Indian sportsperson has been
appointed as its brand ambassador by the sportswear company 'Adidas'?
- Manika Batra
- Indian tennis player Manika Batra has been appointed
as its brand ambassador by sportswear company Adidas.
- Adidas
- Founded: 1949
- HQ: Germany
- CEO: Kasper Rorsted
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