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Weekly Current Affairs: 21-27 February 2022
1. Where has the 48th "Khajuraho Dance
Festival" been organized recently?
- Khajuraho
1.
The 48th "Khajuraho Dance Festival" has
been organized in Khajuraho of the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh.
2.
Eminent artists from all over the country and
abroad will participate in the "Khajuraho Dance Festival", as well as
the local culture, art and food and heritage village of Madhya Pradesh will be
displayed.
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
2. Which initiative has been started by the
Government of India to improve educational institutions?
- 'Heal by India'
- The Government of India will promote the 'Heal by India'
initiative to improve India's educational institutions in the health
sector and provide global recognition.
- The objective of 'Heal by India' is to create
overseas employment opportunities for India's trained professionals in the
health sector and enhance education to churn out quality human resources
in health and enable them to work anywhere in the world. have to help
- Union Health Minister: Shri Mansukh Mandaviya
3. Recently under whose chairmanship the
''Investment Policy Advisory Committee'' has been constituted by SEBI?
- N R Narayana Murthy
1.
The committee, set up under the chairmanship of 'NR
Narayana Murthy', will advise the capital markets regulator on a range of
issues affecting the growth of the Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) industry.
- SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India
- Established: 12 April 1992
- HQ: Mumbai
- Chairperson: Ajay Tyagi
4. With whom has Bank of Baroda (BoB) tied up to
provide a salary package to the central forces?
- Assam Rifles
1.
Bank of Baroda, Assam will provide special banking
facilities like insurance, co-branded credit card, personal accident insurance,
etc. to the Rifle personnel.
- Assam Rifles
- Founded: 1835
- HQ: Shillong
- Director-General: Pradeep Chandran Nayar
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- BoB: Bank of Baroda
- Established: 20 July 1908
- HQ: Vadodara
- Chairman: Hasmukh Adhia
5. Which company has won the "Most Dependable
Public Sector in India" award recently?
- Coal India Ltd.
- Coal India Limited has been awarded the "Most
Dependable Public Sector in India" award by 'ASSOCHAM' as India's
Most Trusted Public Sector Company.
- ASSOCHAM: Associated Chambers of Commerce and
Industry of India
- Established: 1920
- HQ: New Delhi
- President: Vineet Agrawal
6. Recently 'Sadhan Pandey' has passed away, he was
related to which field?
- Politics
- Well-known leader and minister of Trinamool Congress
'Sadhan Pandey' has passed away in West Bengal.
- West Bengal
- Capital: Kolkata
- Formation: 26 January 1950
- CM: Mamata Banerjee
- Governor: Jagdeep Dhankhar
7. According to the recently released 'Hurun India
Wealth Report 2021', which city has the first place with the number of
millionaire families?
- Mumbai
- According to the 'Hurun India Wealth Report 2021',
Mumbai ranks first with 20,300 millionaire households, second with 17,400
millionaire families, and Kolkata third with 10,500 millionaire families.
- According to the 'Hurun India Wealth Report 2021',
the number of millionaire families in India has increased by 11%.
8. On which day "International Mother Language
Day" has been celebrated recently?
- February 21
1.
"International Mother Language Day" is
celebrated every year on 21 February to raise awareness of linguist and
cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism.
2.
The theme of "International Mother Language
Day" 2022: "Using Technology for Multilingual Learning: Challenges
and Opportunities" (Using Technology for Multilingual: Challenges and
Opportunities)
3.
International Mother Language Day is celebrated
every year on the initiative of UNESCO.
- UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
- Established: 16 November 1945, First session: 04
November 1946
- HQ: Paris, France
- Director-General: Audrey Azoulay
9. Where has the Indian Railways announced the
construction of India's first 'cable-stayed railway bridge'?
- Jammu & Kashmir
1.
India's first cable-stayed railway bridge is coming
up in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
2.
This bridge over the Anji river will be known as
"Anji Khad Bridge" which will connect Katra and Reasi.
- 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
10. On which day Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh
state has celebrated their foundation day recently?
- February 20
1.
India's northeastern states of Mizoram and
Arunachal Pradesh celebrate their foundation day on 20 February every year.
- Mizoram
- Union Territory: 21 January 1972
- Established as State: 20 February 1987
- Capital: Aizawl
- CM: Zoramthanga
- Governor: Hari Babu Kambampati
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- Arunachal Pradesh
- Established: 20 February 1987
- Capital: Itanagar
- CM: Pema Khandu
- Governor: B.D.Mishra
11. Which city will host the 'International Olympic
Committee 2023 Session'?
- Mumbai
- India has been given the hosting of the
International Olympic Committee session of 2023 by the International
Olympic Committee, which will be organized in Mumbai, the capital of
Maharashtra.
- IOC: International Olympic Committee
- Established: 23 June 1894
- HQ: Lausanne (Lausanne), Switzerland
- President: Thomas Bach
12. What is the name of the well-known social
worker and Gandhian leader who passed away recently?
- Shakuntala Choudhary
- Noted social worker and Gandhian leader 'Shakuntala
Choudhary' has passed away at the age of 102.
- Shakuntala Choudhary was awarded the Vayosheshtha
Samman of the Government of India and the Padma Shri.
13. The recently released book 'A Nation to
Protect' has been authored by?
- Priyam Gandhi Modi
- The book 'A Nation to Protect' authored by Priyam
Gandhi Modi highlights the role of Narendra Modi during the COVID-19
pandemic in the last 2 years.
14. Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival
Awards 2022 has been announced:-
- The 'Dada Saheb Phalke International Film Festival
Awards 2022' was organized in Mumbai.
Following is the list of winners of 'Dada Saheb Phalke International Film
Festival Awards 2022':-
- Best Film: Sher Shah
- Best Director: Ken Ghosh (for the film State of
Siege Temple Attack)
- Film of the Year Award: Pushpa: The Rise
- Best Short Film: Pauli
- Best Actor: Ranveer Singh (for '83')
- Best Actress: Preeti Sasson (for 'Mimi')
- Critics Best Film Award: Sardar Udham Singh
- Critics Best Actor Award: Sidharth Malhotra
- Critics Best Actress Award: Kiara Advani
- People's Choice Best Actor Award: Abhimanyu Dassani
- People's Choice Best Actress Award: Radhika Madan
- Best Playback Singer (Male): Vishal Mishra
- Best Playback Singer (Female): Kanika Kapoor
15. On which day 'World Social Justice Day' has
been celebrated recently?
- February 20
1.
World Social Justice Day is observed on 20 February
every year to promote an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous
coexistence within and between nations.
2.
The theme of 'World Social Justice Day' 2022:
"Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment"
3.
On 10 June 2008, it was decided by the
International Labor Organization to celebrate ''World Social Justice Day'' and
this day was celebrated for the first time in 2009.
- ILO: International Labor Organization
- Established: 1919
- HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
- Director-General: Guy Ryder
16. Which country has ranked first in the T20I
rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) recently?
- India
1.
Recently, after the Indian cricket team clean swept
the West Indies cricket team in T20I, India has overtaken England to become the
first place in the T20I rankings.
- BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Established: 04 December 1928
- President: Saurav Ganguly (39th)
- Secretary: Jai Shah
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- ICC: International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Geoff Allardyce
17. Which country has secured the first rank in the
recently concluded 'Beijing Winter Olympics 2022'?
- Norway
1.
16 gold medals have been won by Norway in the
'Beijing Winter Olympics 2022' held in Beijing, the capital of China.
2.
In the 'Beijing Winter Olympics 2022', Germany is
second with 12 gold medals and China is third with 9 gold medals.
3.
'Winter Olympics 2026' will be held in
Milano-Cortina, Italy.
- IOC: International Olympic Committee
- Established: 23 June 1894
- HQ: Lausanne (Lausanne), Switzerland
- President: Thomas Bach
18. Recently which mobile app has been launched by
IIT Roorkee to spread agricultural weather advisory services?
- 'Farmer' (KISAN)
- IIT Roorkee has launched the 'Kisan' mobile app for
the dissemination of agricultural weather advisory services under the
Gramin Krishi Mausam Seva (GKMS) project.
- IIT Roorkee organized a regional farmer awareness
program under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Seva (GKMS) project and in
continuation of the series of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.
- Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare:
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar
19. What is the name of the air force exercise
conducted by India and Omanion Air Force recently?
- Eastern Bridge VI
1.
The sixth edition of Air Force Exercise 'Eastern
Bridge VI' has been started by the Air Force of India and Oman.
2.
The 'Eastern Bridge VI' Air Force exercise has been
organized in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
- IAF: Indian Air Force
- Established: 8 October 1932
- IAF Chief/Air Chief Marshal: Vivek Ram Chaudhari
- IAF Vice-Chief: Sandeep Singh
- Air Force Day: 8 October
- IAF Motto: Touch the Sky with Glory
20. Recently which has become the first university
in India to get NBA accreditation?
- Chandigarh University
1.
Asia's fastest-growing higher education
institution, Chandigarh University's engineering and MBA degrees will receive
international recognition under the Washington Accord as it receives National
Accreditation Board (NBA) accreditation for all its engineering and MBA
programs.
What is the National Board of Accreditation (NBA-NBA)?
National Board of Accreditation (NBA), India was
initially set up by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) under
Section 10(u) of the AICTE Act in the year 1994 to assess the qualitative
potential of programs. Engineering & Technology, Management, Pharmacy,
Architecture and related disciplines from Diploma level to Post-Graduate level
are offered by the educational institution, approved by AICTE.
21. In what name has the craft festival been
organized by the Ministry of External Affairs recently?
- 'COALESCENCE' ('Combination')
- Ministry of External Affairs has organized a craft
festival 'COALESCENCE' ('Combination') from 23 to 25 February 2022 in New
Delhi.
- This festival is being organized under the Amrit
Mahotsav week of Azadi which is being organized from 21 to 27 February
2022.
- Union External Affairs Minister: S. Jaishankar
22. Recently which Covid vaccine has been approved
by DCGI for emergency use?
- 'Corbevax'
- The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has
approved the emergency use of the Covid vaccine 'Corbevax' for children in
the age group of 12 to 18 years.
- Kovid Vaccine 'Corbevax' has been developed by
Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company 'Biological E Limited'.
23. Which country has successfully test-fired the
Naval Air Defense System "C-Dome" recently?
- Israel
- Israel
- Capital: Jerusalem
- Currency: Israeli New Shekel
- PM: Naftali Bennett
- President: Isaac Herzog
24. On which day "World Scout Day" has
been celebrated recently?
- February 22
- February 22, "World Scout Day" is also
celebrated as "World Thinking Day".
- The 22nd of February is World Scout Day, which
celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the founder
of the Boy Scouts movement, which began in the UK and became a popular
thing in many countries.
25. Which batsman of the Indian women's cricket
team has recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket?
- V. R. Vanitha
- For Karnataka and Bengal in domestic cricket and
joining the national team in 2014 'V. R. Vanitha' has announced her
retirement from all forms of the game of cricket.
- BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Established: 04 December 1928
- President: Saurav Ganguly (39th)
- Secretary: Jai Shah
26. Recently which state government has announced
to build 'Bhasha Shaheed Barkat' memorial?
- West Bengal
1.
On the occasion of International Mother Language
Day, the Government of West Bengal has announced to build a memorial 'Bhasha
Shaheed Barkat' in memory of 'Abul Barkat'.
2.
Shaheed Abul Barkat was killed in 1952 during a
protest against the Bengali language movement in erstwhile East Pakistan
(present-day Bangladesh).
- West Bengal
- Capital: Kolkata
- Formation: 26 January 1950
- CM: Mamata Banerjee
- Governor: Jagdeep Dhankhar
27. Recently who has won the "Ramanujan
Prize" for Young Mathematician for 2021?
- Neena Gupta
- Mathematician 'Neena Gupta' of 'Indian Statistical
Institute' in Kolkata received the 'Ramanujan Prize' for young
mathematicians for 2021.
- The "Ramanujan Prize" is awarded annually
to a researcher from a developing country funded by the Department of
Science and Technology in collaboration with the International Center for
Mathematical Union (IMU).
28. The recently released book "The Founders:
History of PayPal" is authored by?
- Jimmy Soni
- The book "The Founders: History of PayPal"
has been written by well-known American author 'Jimmy Soni'.
- This book discusses the origins of PayPal and its
founding team which includes Elon Musk and others.
- PayPal: US-based multinational financial technology
company.
29. Recently, the Industries Minister of Andhra
Pradesh Government has passed away, what is his name?
- Mekapati Gowtham Reddy
- The present Industries Minister of Andhra Pradesh
'Mekapati Gowtham Reddy' has passed away at the age of 50.
- Andhra Pradesh
- Capital: 1. Amaravati (Legislative: Legislative) 2.
Visakhapatnam (Executive: Executive) 3. Kurnool (Judicial: Judicial)
- CM: Y. S. JaganMohan Reddy
- Governor: Biswabhusan Harichandan
30. Which has become the first state to launch the
Light Navigation Mobile App in rivers?
- Assam
- India's first Night Navigation Mobile App has been
launched for ferry services on the Brahmaputra River in Assam.
- Assam
- Founded as the Constituent State of India: 15 August
1947
- Country Statehood (
- Country Statehood (Indian statehood): 26 January
1950
- Capital: Dispur
- CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
31. In what name has the Central Government
organized a science exhibition recently?
- Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate
- The Central Government has organized a special
science exhibition "Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate" from 22 to 28
February 2022 as part of the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence.
- Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the
Ministry of Science and Technology: Dr. Jitendra Singh
32. Recently who has become the youngest Indian
chess player to defeat world number one chess champion, Magnus Carlsen?
- R Pragyanand
- 16-year-old young chess player 'R Pragyanand' from
India has become the youngest chess player in the world by defeating world
number one 'Magnus Carlsen' (Norway).
33. Recently which state has announced to implement
'Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme'?
- Rajasthan
1.
In the State Budget 2022-23 presented by the
Government of Rajasthan on 23 February 2022, it has been announced to implement
'Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme'.
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- Formation: 30 March 1949
- CM: Ashok Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
34. Who has been appointed as its new brand
ambassador by the beverage company 'Thums Up'?
- Shahrukh Khan
- Beverages major Coca-Cola has appointed Bollywood
actor Shah Rukh Khan as the brand ambassador of Thums Up.
35. Recently in which state "Jan Bhagidari
Empowerment" portal has been launched?
- Jammu and Kashmir
1.
Recently, the "Jan Bhagidari Empowerment"
portal has been launched by the Government of India in line with the Digital
Mission in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
2.
The "Jan Bhagidari Empowerment" portal
will provide people with detailed information about the natural status as well
as the explanation of the development works being done in their areas.
- Jammu & Kashmir
- J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
- J & K Capital: 1. Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar
(Summer)
36. Where has the Bangladesh Film Festival been
organized recently?
- Agartala
1.
The 2nd 'Bangladesh Film Festival' has been
inaugurated by Tripura Chief Minister 'Biplab Kumar Dev' in Agartala, the
capital of Tripura.
2.
The festival is showcasing the best films related
to the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War and India's role in it.
3.
At this festival, the documentary 'Sheikh Hasina -
a Daughter's Tale' based on the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh
Hasina is shown.
- Tripura
- Capital: Agartala
- CM: Biplab Kumar Deb
- Governor: सत्यदेव
नारायण आर्य
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- Bangladesh
- Capital: Dhaka
- PM: Sheikh Hasina
- President: Abdul Hamid
37. On which day "Central Excise Day" has
been observed recently?
- February 24
1.
''Central Excise Day'' is celebrated every year on
24 February in India to encourage the employees of the Excise Department to
perform Central Excise in a better way.
- CBIC: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
- Established: 01 January 1964
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Vivek Johri
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- CBDT: Central Board of Direct Taxes
- Formation: 1944
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Jagannath Bidyadhar Mohapatra
38. Where has the three-day 'Craft Fair' been
inaugurated recently?
- New Delhi
- Minister of State in the Ministry of External
Affairs; And the three-day 'Craft Mela' has been inaugurated by the
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi in New
Delhi.
- In this 'craft fair', artisans from the states will
showcase their skills and craftsmanship in bamboo art, textiles,
traditional and folk art, beauty, and recycled products.
39. Indian Air Force has announced to participate
in which air military exercise to be held in the United Kingdom?
- "Ex Cobra Warrior 22"
1.
The Indian Air Force will participate in the
multinational air military exercise "Ex Cobra Warrior 22" to be held
in the United Kingdom from 6 to 27 March 2022.
2.
"Ex Cobra Warrior 22" is organized by the
'Royal Air Force' of the United Kingdom.
- IAF: Indian Air Force
- Established: 8 October 1932
- IAF Chief/Air Chief Marshal: Vivek Ram Chaudhari
- IAF Vice-Chief: Sandeep Singh
- Air Force Day: 8 October
- IAF Motto: Touch the Sky with Glory
40. What is the name of the well-known Malayalam
actress who passed away recently?
- KPAC Lalita
- Renowned actress of the Malayalam film industry
'KPAC Lalitha' has passed away at the age of 74 due to health-related
reasons.
41. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has announced
to open its first branch abroad for the first time in which country?
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
1.
Under the recently concluded India-UAE trade
agreement, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has announced the opening
of its branch in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the first time abroad.
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Capital: Abu Dhabi
- Currency: UAE Dirham
- Crown Prince: Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
42. Rating agency 'India Ratings' has estimated
India's GDP growth rate to be what percent for the financial year 2022-23?
- 8.6%
- Rating agency 'India Ratings' has reduced India's
GDP growth rate for the fiscal year 2022-23 to 8.6% from its earlier
estimate of 9.2%.
- 'India Ratings' is an Indian rating agency.
43. Recently which state government has announced
to re-implement the old pension scheme?
- Rajasthan
1.
In the 'Budget 2022-23' presented by the Rajasthan
government, it has been announced to re-implement the old pension scheme.
2.
With this announcement, those employees in the
state who have been appointed after January 1, 2004, will be given the benefit
of the old pension scheme.
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- Formation: 30 March 1949
- CM: Ashok Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
44. Recently which Kovid vaccine has been approved
by DCGI for emergency use?
- 'Corbevax'
- The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has
approved the emergency use of the Kovid vaccine 'Corbevax' for children in
the age group of 12 to 18 years.
- The Kovid vaccine 'Corbevax' has been developed by
Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company 'Biological E Limited'.
45. Which country has secured the first rank in the
recently concluded 'Beijing Winter Olympics 2022'?
- Norway
1.
16 gold medals have been won by Norway in the
'Beijing Winter Olympics 2022' that was held in Beijing, the capital of China.
2.
In the 'Beijing Winter Olympics 2022', Germany is
second with 12 gold medals and China is third with 9 gold medals.
3.
'Winter Olympics 2026' will be held in
Milano-Cortina, Italy.
- IOC: International Olympic Committee
- Established: 23 June 1894
- HQ: Lausanne (Lausanne), Switzerland
- President: Thomas Bach
46. Where has India's first 'Railway Solar Power
Plant' been unveiled recently?
- Bina
1.
The first 'Railway Solar Power Plant' in India has
been unveiled by Indian Railways in association with Bharat Heavy Electricals
Limited (BHEL) in Bina, Madhya Pradesh.
- BHEL: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
- Founded: 1964
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman & MD: Nalin Shinghal
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- 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
47. What percentage of India's GDP growth rate has
been estimated by rating agency Moody's for the fiscal year 2022?
- 9.5%
- Rating agency Moody's has projected India's GDP
growth rate to be 9.5% for the fiscal year 2022 and 8.4% for 2023.
- Moody's is an American business and financial
services company.
48. Where has the "BioAsia Conference
2022" been organized recently?
- Hyderabad
1.
Telangana's IT and Industrial Minister, 'K. The
19th "BioAsia Conference 2022" (BioAsia Conference 2022) has been
inaugurated by Tarak Ramarao in Hyderabad.
2.
"BioAsia Conference 2022" is the annual
flagship event of the life science industry.
- Telangana
- Capital: Hyderabad
- Formation: 02 June 2014
- CM: K. Chandrasekhar Rao
- Governor: Tamilisai Soundrajan
49. Which multinational naval exercise has been
organized by the Indian Navy recently?
- 'Milan-2022'
1.
The multinational naval exercise 'Milan-2022' has
been organized by the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
2.
Naval contingents from more than 40 countries will
participate in this exercise.
- Indian Navy
- Established: 26 January 1950
- Navy Chief: R Hari Kumar
- Navy Day: 4 December
50. Recently which mobile app has been launched by
the central government for the proper implementation of the 'MNREGA scheme'?
- Ombudsperson
- The 'Lokpal' (Ombudsperson) mobile app has been
launched by the Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj for the
proper implementation of the 'MNREGA Scheme'.
- The hassle-free reporting, classification, and
disposal of complaints will be facilitated through this mobile app.
- Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister:
Giriraj Singh
What is Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA)?
The "Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Act" or MGNREGA, is Indian labor law and social security measure
that aims to guarantee the 'right to work'. This act was passed on 23 August
2005.
It aims to enhance livelihood security in rural
areas by providing at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to
at least one member of each household whose adult members wish to do unskilled
manual work.
51. Where has recently been organized a two-day
international conference 'Devayathanam' based on the temple?
- Hampi
- A two-day international conference on the temple
'Devayathanam' has been organized by the Union Culture and Tourism
Minister G Kishan Reddy in Hampi, Karnataka.
- The aim of the international conference
'Devayathanam' is to discuss the philosophical, religious, social,
economic, technical, scientific, art, and architectural aspects of the
temple.
- Union Minister of Culture and Tourism: G Kishan Reddy
52. Recently who has been appointed as brand
ambassador by DTH service provider 'Dish TV'?
- Rishabh Pant
- DTH service provider 'Dish TV' has appointed Indian
cricket team wicketkeeper and batsman 'Rishabh Pant' as its brand
ambassador.
53. Recently the third anniversary of the 'PM
Kisan' scheme has been celebrated, when was this scheme started?
- 2019
- The 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi' (PM-KISAN)
was launched by the Central Government on 24 February 2019 with the aim of
doubling the income of Indian farmers and providing them financial
assistance.
- Under the scheme of 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman
Nidhi' (PM-KISAN), a total of ₹6000 is transferred to the farmer's bank
account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) with the financial
assistance of ₹2000 every 4 months every year.
- Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare:
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar
54. Who has been recently announced to be
reappointed as the Managing Director and Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of
IDBI Bank?
- Rakesh Sharma
1.
Rakesh Sharma has been announced to be reappointed
as the Managing Director and Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of IDBI Bank for
the next 3 years.
- IDBI Bank
- HQ: Mumbai
- Chairman: M.R. Kumar
- MD & CEO: Rakesh Sharma
- Tagline: Banking for All, Aao Soche Bada
55. Recently in which state "Jan Bhagidari
Empowerment" portal has been launched?
- Jammu and Kashmir
1.
Recently, the "Jan Bhagidari Empowerment"
portal has been launched by the Government of India in line with the Digital
Mission in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
2.
The "Jan Bhagidari Empowerment" portal
will provide detailed information to the people about the natural status as
well as the explanation of the development works being done in their areas.
- Jammu & Kashmir
- J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
- J & K Capital: 1. Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar
(Summer)
56. Recently which state has announced to implement
'Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme'?
- Rajasthan
1.
In the State Budget 2022-23 presented by the
Government of Rajasthan on 23 February 2022, it has been announced to implement
'Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme'.
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- Formation: 30 March 1949
- CM: Ashok Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
57. The recently released book 'Udaan Ek Mazdoor
Bachcha Ki' has been authored by?
- Mithilesh Tiwari
- The book 'Udaan Ek Mazdoor Bachche Ki' written by
Mithilesh Tiwari has been released by Anoop Jalota (Singer).
- This book is about the life journey of 'Captain
Eddie Manek' how he traveled from zero to peak in his career graph.
- Captain Eddie Manek is the founder of "The
Skyline Aviation Club" established in the year 1987. He is currently
chairing 'The Skyline Aviation Club', Mumbai as Managing Trustee and Chief
Advisor. Born in 1961, he aspired to become a pilot since childhood and
was forced to work as a laborer since childhood.
58. Recently who has become the first country to
authorize the use of the plant-based COVID-19 vaccine?
- Canada
1.
Canada has become the first country to authorize
the use of a plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.
2.
Canadian regulators said on Thursday that a
two-dose Medicago vaccine could be given to adults aged 18 to 64.
- Canada
- Capital: Ottawa
- Currency: Canadian Dollar
- Prime Minister: Justin Trudeau
59. Recently on which day the Employees' State
Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has celebrated its foundation day?
- February 25
1.
On 25 February 2022, the Employees' State Insurance
Corporation (ESIC) has celebrated its 70th foundation day.
2.
Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is a
statutory body owned by the Ministry of Labor and Employment.
- ESIC: Employees' State Insurance Corporation
- Established: 24 February 1952
- HQ: New Delhi
- Director-General: Mukhmeet S. Bhatia
60. Which country will be connected to the Internet
through 'India-Asia-Xpress' of telecom company Reliance Jio?
- Maldives
- High-speed internet service will be provided in the
Maldives by telecom company Reliance Jio through an undersea wire and
through the 'India-Asia-Xpress' service.
- Maldives
- Capital: Male
- Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa
- President: Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
61. Recently who has been appointed as the Vice
President of the World Bank?
- Junaid Kamal Ahmed
- World Bank's India head Junaid Kamal Ahmed has been
appointed as the vice-chairman of the international credit body, the World
Bank.
- World Bank
- Established: July 1944
- HQ: Washington, D.C., United States
- President: David Malpass
- Vice-President: Junaid Kamal Ahmed (Bangladesh)
62. Recently by which ministry 'Bhasha Certificate
Selfie Campaign' has been started?
- Ministry of Education
- The Ministry of Education has launched a 'Bhasha
Certificate Selfie Campaign' to encourage cultural diversity and promote
multilingualism and the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
- The 'Bhasha Certificate Selfie' initiative aims to
promote the Bhasha Sangam mobile app developed by the Ministry of
Education and MyGov India.
- Union Minister of Education: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
63. Which joint military exercise has been
organized between India and Japan recently?
- 'Dharma Guardian 2022'
1.
The third edition of the joint military exercise
'Dharma Guardian 2022' between India and Japan is being organized in Belagavi,
Karnataka from 27 February to 10 March 2022.
- Japan
- Capital: Tokyo
- Currency: Japanese Yen
- PM: Fumio Kishida
64. Where has the Bangladesh-India Cultural
Conference been started recently?
- Rajshahi
- To celebrate the birth anniversary of Bangabandhu
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the 'Bangladesh-India Cultural Conference' has been
started in the Rajshahi city of Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh
- Capital: Dhaka
- PM: Sheikh Hasina
- President: Abdul Hamid
65. The first tribal chief minister of Orissa has
passed away. What is his name?
- Hemanand Biswal
1.
Former Chief Minister of Orissa state Hemanand
Biswal who was the first Chief Minister from the tribal community has passed
away at the age of 82.
- Odisha
- Capital: Bhubaneswar
- Formation: 01 April 1936
- CM: Naveen Patnaik
- Governor: Ganeshi Lal
66. Recently which bank has launched 'MSME RuPay
Credit Card'?
- Union Bank of India
1.
Union Bank of India in association with the
National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched 'Union MSME RuPay
Credit Card' to meet the business-related operating expenses of Micro, Small,
and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
2.
This card is providing an interest-free credit
facility for up to 50 days.
- Union Bank of India
- Established: 11 November 1919
- HQ: Mumbai
- Chairman: Rajkiran Rai G
- :
- 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
67. Recently who has been appointed as the
badminton doubles coach of India?
- Tan Kim Her
- Former Malaysian badminton player 'Tan Kim Har' has
been appointed as India's badminton doubles coach for the Asian Games till
2026.
- Asian Games 2026 will be held in Japan.
- He has been credited with shaping the careers of the
duet pair Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy.
- Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports: Shri
Anurag Singh Thakur
68. Recently which Indian wrestler has won the gold
medal in 'Singapore Weightlifting International 2022'?
- Mirabai Chanu
- 27-year-old Indian wrestler 'Mirabai Chanu' from
Manipur state has won the gold medal in 'Singapore Weightlifting
International 2022'.
- With this, Mirabai Chanu has also qualified for the
Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.
69. What is the rank of India in the recently
released 'International Intellectual Property Index 2022'?
- 43rd
- India is ranked 43rd out of 55 countries in the
'International Intellectual Property Index 2022'.
- The 'International Intellectual Property Index 2022'
has been released by the Global Innovation Policy Center of the US Chamber
of Commerce.
- In the 'International Intellectual Property Index
2022', the United States ranks first, the United Kingdom second, and
Germany third.
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