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Weekly Current Affairs: 21-27 March 2022
1. Recently who has been appointed as the new
Nepalese Ambassador to India?
- Shankar Prasad Sharma
1.
'Shankar Prasad Sharma' has been appointed as the
new Nepalese ambassador to India in place of outgoing Nepalese ambassador
'Nilambar Acharya'.
2.
Presently 'Vinay Mohan Kwatra' has been appointed
as the Indian Ambassador to Nepal.
- Nepal
- Capital: Kathmandu
- Currency: Nepali Rupee
- PM: Sher Bahadur Deuba
- President: Vidyadevi Bhandari
2. Who has been re-elected as the head of the Asian
Cricket Council (ACC) recently?
- Jay Shah
1.
Jay Shah has been re-elected as the head of the
Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for the next 1 year.
2.
Jay Shah is also the Secretary of the Board of
Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) since the year 2019.
- ACC: Asian Cricket Council
- Formation: 19 September 1983
- HQ: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- President: Jay Shah
3. On which day "World Happiness Day" has
been celebrated recently?
- March 20
- The theme of "World Happiness Day" 2022:
Keep Calm, Stay Wise and Be Kind
- International Happiness Day aims to raise awareness
about the value of happiness in one's life and is celebrated on 20 March
every year since 2013 at the initiative of the United Nations.
- Finland has been ranked first as the happiest
country in the world for the fifth consecutive year in the "World
Happiness Report 2022".
- India has been ranked 136th in the "World
Happiness Report 2022".
- According to this report, Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland,
and the Netherlands made it to the top 5, while Afghanistan ranked 146th
place in the world's saddest country.
4. Which bank has recently won the 'Best MSME Bank
of the Year' award?
- Karnataka Bank
1.
Karnataka Bank has won the 'Best MSME Bank of the Year'
award among private sector banks at the 8th edition of the Micro, Small, and
Medium Enterprises Excellence Awards ceremony and summit instituted by ASSOCHAM
in New Delhi.
- Karnataka Bank
- Established: 18 February 1924
- HQ: Mangalore, Karnataka
- MD & CEO: Mahabaleshwar MS
- Chairman: Pradeep Kumar Panja
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- ASSOCHAM: Associated Chambers of Commerce and
Industry of India
- Established: 1920
- HQ: New Delhi
- President: Vineet Agrawal
5. Which Indian golfer has recently won the title
of "Asian Billiards Championship 2022"?
- Pankaj Advani
- Renowned Indian golfer 'Pankaj Advani' defeated
compatriot Dhruv Sitwala by six frames to win his eighth title at the
"19th Asian 100 Billiards Championship 2022".
- This is Advani's 40th international title and 8th Asian
crown.
- The "19th Asian 100 Billiards Championship
2022" was held in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
6. Which Indian player has recently won the
"Sportsman of the Year Award 2022"?
- Neeraj Chopra
- Tokyo Olympics gold medalist 'Neeraj Chopra' was
adjudged 'Sportstar of the Year' (Male) at the '2022 Sportstar Aces
Awards'.
- While Chanu, the weightlifter who claimed the silver
medal in Tokyo Olympics, has received the 'Sportstar of the Year (Women)'
award.
7. On which day "World Sparrow Day" has
been observed recently?
- March 20
- The theme of "World Sparrow Day" 2022:
"I Love Sparrows"
- "World Sparrow Day" is observed every year
on 20 March to raise awareness about the conservation of common house
sparrows, which are rapidly increasing due to loss of ecological resources
due to urbanization, high pollution levels, global warming, and other
reasons. are disappearing.
- "World Sparrow Day" was first celebrated
in 2010.
8. Recently which state has become the first
paperless assembly in the country?
- Nagaland
1.
Nagaland has created history by becoming the first
assembly in the country to implement the "National e-Vidhan
Application" (NEVA) program to go completely paperless.
2.
Now the members of the Nagaland Legislative
Assembly can use electronic devices to participate in the proceedings of the
House.
- Nagaland
- Established: 01 December 1963
- Capital: Kohima
- CM: Neiphiu Rio
- Governor: Jagdish Mukhi (Additional Charge, He is
Gov of Assam)
9. Who has recently won the title of 'Formula One
Bahrain Grand Prix 2022'?
- Charles Leclerc
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) of Monaco has won the
Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix 2022 at the Bahrain International Circuit.
- It is the first Formula One race of 2022 and the
eighteenth edition of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
- Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari-Spain) finished second and
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain) third in this competition.
10. Recently who has been honored with the
prestigious 'Sports Icon' award at the Maldives Sports Awards 2022?
- Suresh Raina
1.
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has been
honored with the prestigious 'Sports Icon' award at the Maldives Sports Awards
2022.
2.
This award has been given to him for his
achievements throughout his career.
- Maldives
- Capital: Male
- Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa
- President: Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
11. On which day "International Forest
Day" has been observed recently?
- March 21
- The theme of "International Day of
Forests" 2022: "Forests and Sustainable Production and
Consumption"
- The United Nations General Assembly declared March
21 as the "International Day of Forests" (IDF) in 2012. This day
works to raise awareness about the importance of all types of forests.
12. On which day "World Down Syndrome
Day" has been observed recently?
- March 21
- The theme of "World Down Syndrome Day":
"We Decide"
- World Down Syndrome Day is observed annually on 21
March to raise public awareness about the genetic condition.
- Down syndrome is a genetic condition first described
by the British physician John Langdon Hayden Down in 1862, but in 1959 the
French physician Jerome Lejeune recognized Down syndrome as a chromosomal
condition.
13. Which vow has been given the Geographical
Indication (GI) tag recently?
- Nagaswaram
- The "Nagaswaram" at Narasimhapettai in
Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu has been given a Geographical Indication
(GI) tag.
- Narsinganapettai, a village near Thiruvidaimarudur,
has an inseparable place in the world of Carnatic music.
- GI Tag: GI Tag is given to those products which have
a specific geographical origin area. GI tag refers to the quality and
characteristics of that product.
Some of the popular GI certified products from India are as follows:-
1.
Kandhamal Turmeric: Odisha
2.
Rasgulla: Odisha
3.
Tirur Arecanut: Kerala
4.
Sirsi Supari: Karnataka
5.
Khola Chilli: Goa
6.
Dindigul lock: Tamil Nadu
7.
Kadangi Saree: Tamil Nadu
8.
Madhubani Painting: Bihar
9.
Shear Rice: Bihar
10.
Maghai Pan: Bihar
11.
Shahi Litchi: Muzaffarpur, Bihar
12.
Jardalu Mango: Bihar
13.
Alphonso Mango: Maharashtra
14.
Gulbarga Rahar Dal: Karnataka
15.
Palani Panchamritam: Tamil Nadu
16.
Manipuri Black Rice: Manipur
17.
Kashmiri Saffron: Jammu and Kashmir
14. Recently which country has been announced to
host the "Asia Cup T20 Tournament"?
- Sri Lanka
1.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced after its
annual general meeting that Sri Lanka will host the "Asia Cup T20
tournament" from 27 August to 11 September.
- ACC: Asian Cricket Council
- Formation: 19 September 1983
- HQ: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- President: Jay Shah
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- Sri Lanka
- Capital: 1. Colombo (Executive Capital) 2. Sri Jayawardenepura
Kotte (Legislative Capital)
- Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee
- PM: Mahindra Rajapaksa
- President: Gotabaya Rajapaksa
15. Recently who has become the first African
person to win the “Pritzker Architecture Prize 2022”?
- Francis Kéré
- Francis Kéré has become the first African person to
win the "Pritzker Architecture Prize 2022".
- The Pritzker Prize is also called the 'Nobel of
Architecture'.
16. On which day "International Day for the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination" has been observed recently?
- March 21
- The theme of "International Day for the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination" 2022: "Voice for Action
Against Racism" ("Voice for Action Against Racism")
- The day aims to highlight the importance of
strengthening meaningful and safe public participation and representation
in all areas of decision-making, in particular: to prevent and combat
racial discrimination.
17. Where has the NATO military exercise 'Cold
Response 2022' been organized recently?
- Norway
1.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is
conducting military exercise, 'Cold Response 2022' in Norway from 14 March to 1
April 2022.
- NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- NATO is a Military Alliance
- Established: 4 April 1949
- HQ: Brussels, Belgium
- Secretary-General: Jens Stoltenberg
18. Who has been re-appointed as the Managing
Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
recently?
- Rajesh Gopinathan
1.
Rajesh Gopinathan has been re-appointed as the
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tata Consultancy Services
(TCS) for the next 5 years.
- TCS: Tata Consultancy Services
- Established: 1968
- HQ: Mumbai
- MD & CEO: Rajesh Gopinathan
- Chairman: Natarajan Chandrasekaran
19. Recently who has been sworn in as the new Chief
Minister of Manipur?
- N Biren Singh
1.
'N Virendra Singh' has been elected as the Chief
Minister for the second consecutive time after the thumping victory by the
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recently held Legislative Assembly
elections in Manipur.
- Manipur
- Capital: Imphal
- Formation: 21 January 1972
- CM: N. Biren Singh
- Governor: La Ganesan
20. On which day "World Oral Health Day"
has been observed recently?
- March 20
- The theme of "World Oral Health Day" 2022:
'Be Proud of Your Mouth'
- World Oral Health Day is observed every year on 20
March with the aim of raising global awareness about oral health issues
and the importance of oral hygiene.
21. Who has recently won the men's singles title of
"All England Open Badminton World Championship 2022"?
- Viktor Axelsen
- Viktor Axelsen has won the men's singles title of
"All England Open Badminton World Championship 2022" by
defeating Indian badminton player 'Lakshya Sen' in the final match.
- Yamaguchi Akane of Japan has won the women's singles
title of "All England Open Badminton World Championship 2022".
22. Which initiative has been recently launched by
NPCI for UPI users for small value transactions?
- UPI Lite
1.
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has
designed "UPI Lite - On-Device Wallet" ("UPI Lite") functionality
for UPI users for small value transactions.
2.
UPI Lite will process the transaction in near
offline mode i.e. debit offline and credit online, and subsequently, UPI Lite
will process the transaction in completely offline mode i.e. debit and credit
both offline.
3.
The upper limit for UPI Lite payment transactions
will be Rs 200.
4.
The total limit of UPI Lite balance for
"On-Device Wallet" will be Rs 2,000 at any point of time.
- 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
23. In which
state 'Pakhla Day' has been celebrated recently?
- Odisha
- Odisha
celebrated 'Pakhla Day' on March 20, marking the popularity of the state's
staple food even in the era of pizza, burgers, and other fast food items.
- To
promote cuisines in the modern era, March 20 is being celebrated as
'Pakhla Day'.
- Paula
(rice water) is the Odia word for an Indian dish consisting of cooked rice
that has been lightly fermented in water.
- This
initiative was started in 2015 by Odias to celebrate their traditional
food across the world.
- Odisha
- Capital:
Bhubaneswar
- Formation:
01 April 1936
- CM:
Naveen Patnaik
- Governor:
Ganeshi Lal
24. Where
has the 'Taj Mahotsav' been organized recently?
- Agra
- The
'Taj Mahotsav', a festival of arts, crafts, and culture, has been
organized from 20 to 29 March 2022 in Shilpgram, Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
- The
theme of 'Taj Mahotsav' 2022: 'Colours of Taj Mahotsav with Amrit Mahotsav
of Independence'
- Uttar
Pradesh
- Capital:
Lucknow
- CM:
Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor:
Anandiben Patel
25. Recently
with which country Prasar Bharati has signed an agreement for cooperation in
the field of broadcasting?
- Australia
- Bhartiya
Prasar Bharati has tied up with the Australian public service broadcaster
'Special Broadcasting Service' (SBS) to promote cooperation in the field
of broadcasting.
- The MoU
will facilitate access to multiple language services of DD News, DD India
and DD News among the Indian diaspora in Australia.
- Australia
- Capital:
Canberra
- Currency:
Australian Dollar
- PM:
Scott Morrison
26. On which
day "World Poetry Day" has been celebrated recently?
- March
21
- World
Poetry Day is celebrated every year on 21st March on the initiative of
UNESCO.
- Its aim
is to support linguistic diversity through poetic expression and to
increase the opportunity to hear endangered languages.
- UNESCO:
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- Established:
16 November 1945, First session: 04 November 1946
- HQ:
Paris, France
- Director-General:
Audrey Azoulay
27. Recently
who has been sworn in as the new President of Turkmenistan?
- Serdar
Berdymukhmedov
- 40-year-old
Sardar Berdymukhmedov has been sworn in as the President of Turkmenistan.
- Turkmenistan
- Capital:
Ashgabat
- Currency:
Turkmenistani Manat
- President:
Serdar Berdimuhamedow
28. Which
bank has recently launched the “SmartHub Business Program”?
- HDFC
bank
- Private
sector HDFC Bank has launched two initiatives, 'SmartHub Vyapar' and 'Auto
First', to give a digital boost to small business loans.
- 'SmartHub
Vyapar': App that will bring together all payment platforms like cards,
UPI, QR codes, Tap Pay, and SMS-based payments.
- 'Auto
First': Fully automatic auto loan will be offered.
- HDFC
Bank
- HQ:
Mumbai
- MD
& CEO: Shashidhar Jagadeesan
- Tagline:
We Understand Your World
29. On which
day "World Water Day" has been celebrated recently?
- March
22
- World
Water Day is celebrated every year on 22 March to highlight the importance
of pure, clean, and freshwater.
- For the
first time "World Water Day" was celebrated in 1993.
- The
theme of "World Water Day" 2022: "Making the groundwater
invisible" (Groundwater, making the invisible visible)
30. Which
military exercise has been organized between India and Seychelles recently?
- 'LAMITIYE-2022'
- The 9th
joint military exercise between India and Seychelles, 'LAMITIYE-2022'
(LAMITIYE-2022) is being conducted at Seychelles Defense Academy (SDA)
from 22 to 31 March 2022.
- The
joint military exercise, 'LAMITIYE-2022' (LAMITIYE-2022) between India and
Seychelles is being organized since the year 2001.
- Seychelles
- Capital:
Victoria
- Currency:
Rupee
- President:
Wavel Ramkalawan
31. Which
has become the hottest place on earth recently?
- Kuwaiti
- Kuwait
reached a hot temperature of 53.2 °C (127.7 °F), making it one of the
hottest places on Earth.
- Kuwaiti,
officially the State of Kuwait, is a country in Western Asia.
- Kuwait
- Capital:
Kuwait City
- Currency:
Kuwaiti Dinar
- PM:
Sabah Khalid Al-Sabah
32. On which
day recently the state of Bihar has celebrated its foundation day?
- March
22
- 'Bihar
Diwas' is celebrated across the state every year on 22 March to mark the
formation of the state.
- Bihar
Diwas 2022 is celebrated to remember that on this day the British created
the state of Bihar from Bengal in 1912.
- The
theme of Bihar Diwas 2022: 'Water, Life, Greenery'
- Bihar
- Capital:
Patna
- CM:
Nitish Kumar
- Governor:
Phagu Chauhan
33. The
recently released book “Rist Assured: An Autobiography” is authored by?
- G.
R. Vishwanath
- Former
Indian cricket captain 'Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath' with senior
journalist 'R. Kaushik wrote his autobiography.
- G. R.
Vishwanath, in this book, discusses his time playing Test cricket for India
between 1969 and 1986 in which he played 91 matches and scored more than
6000 runs.
34. On which
day "World Puppet Day" has been celebrated recently?
- March
21
- World
Puppet Day is celebrated every year on 21 March with the aim of honoring
and promoting puppetry around the world.
- Sangeet
Natak Akademi, New Delhi, under the Ministry of Culture, is organizing a
puppet festival “Putul Utsav” on 21 March 2022 to mark “World Puppet Day”.
- The
theme of "World Puppet Day" 2022: 'The Sea'
35. Who has
organized 'Putul Utsav' recently?
- Sangeet
Natak Academy
- Sangeet
Natak Akademi, New Delhi, under the Ministry of Culture, organized a
puppet festival "Putul Utsav" to mark "World Puppet
Day" on 21 March 2022 in New Delhi, Varanasi, Hyderabad, Angul, and
Agartala. Still working.
- World
Puppet Day is celebrated every year on 21 March with the aim of honoring
and promoting puppetry around the world.
- The
theme of "World Puppet Day" 2022: 'The Sea'
36. The country's
highest civilian honor Padma Award 2022 was announced:-
- This
year the President has approved the conferment of 128 Padma Awards
including 2 couple cases (in a couple cases, the award is counted as one)
as per the list below.
- The
list includes 4 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 107 Padma Shri awards.
- 34 of
the awardees are women and the list also includes 10 persons from the
category of Foreigners/NRIs/PIOs/OCIs and 13 posthumous awardees.
- Padma
Awards - one of the highest civilian awards of the country, are conferred
in three categories, namely Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
- The
awards are given in various disciplines/areas of activities, such as-
arts, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and
industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc.
- Padma
Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service.
- 'Padma
Bhushan' for distinguished service of a high order
- and
'Padma Shri' for distinguished service in any field.
- The
awards are announced every year on the occasion of Republic Day (26
January).
- These
awards are presented by the President of India in ceremonial ceremonies
which are usually held at Rashtrapati Bhavan around March/April every
year.
Padma Vibhushan 2022 (4)
- Ms.
Prabha Atre - Art - Maharashtra
- Shri
Radheshyam Khemka (Posthumous) - Literature and Education - Uttar Pradesh
- General
Bipin Rawat (Posthumous) - Civil Services - Uttarakhand
- Shri
Kalyan Singh (Posthumous) - Public Affairs - Uttar Pradesh
Padma Bhushan (17)
Padma Shri (107)
37. Recently who has become the youngest and
fastest female swimmer in the world to cross the Palk Strait?
- Jiya Rai
- Indian Navy sailor Jiya Rai, who hails from Mumbai,
has become the world's youngest and fastest female swimmer to cross the Palk
Strait.
- He has covered a distance of 29 km across the Palk
Strait in 13 hours and 10 minutes.
38. According to the recently released 'World Air
Quality Report', which has become the most polluted capital city in the world?
- New Delhi
- According to the recently released 'World Air
Quality Report' by 'IQAir', 'New Delhi' has become the most polluted
capital city in the world.
- The 'World Air Quality Report' has been released by
the Switzerland-based organization 'IQAir'.
- The top 5 polluted capital cities in this report are
New Delhi, Dhaka (Bangladesh), N'Djamena (Chad), Dushanbe (Tajikistan),
Muscat (Oman).
- India's most polluted city, Bhiwadi, is followed by
Ghaziabad, Delhi, and Jaunpur.
- The most polluted countries are Bangladesh, Chad,
Pakistan, Tajikistan, and India.
39. Recently who has become the first para-athlete
to receive the Padma Bhushan award?
- Devendra Jhajharia
- 40-year-old 'Devendra Jhajharia' has become the
first para-athlete to receive the 'Padma Bhushan Award', India's
third-highest civilian honor.
- He has won several Paralympic medals including gold
at the Athens, 2016 Rio Games and 2004 Paralympics, and a silver medal at
the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
- Avani Lekhara (Para-shooter) has also been honored
with the Padma Shri award in the Sports category.
40. On which day 'Martyr's Day' has been observed
recently?
- March 23
- 23rd March is the day when we remember all the brave
warriors who fought and lost their lives at the front to protect our
country.
- This day is remembered as a dark chapter in the
pages of history as the British Government hanged Bhagat Singh, Shivram
Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar.
- Every year on 30 January, the death anniversary of
the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi is also celebrated as 'Martyr's
Day' when the Father of the Nation, Shri Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated
by Nathuram Godse on 30 January 1948.
41. On which day 'World Meteorological Day' has
been observed recently?
- March 23
1.
The day is also celebrated every year on 23 March
as 'World Meteorological Day' to highlight the contribution of National
Meteorological and Hydrological Services for the safety and well-being of the
society at the initiative of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
2.
The theme of World Meteorological Day 2022: 'Early
Warning and Early Action'
- WMO: World Meteorological Organization
- Formation: 23 March 1950
- HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
- President: Gerhard Adrian
- Secretary-General: Petteri Taalas
42. Recently what percentage of India's GDP growth
rate has been estimated by rating agency Fitch for the financial year 2022-23?
- 8.5%
- Rating agency Fitch has projected India's GDP growth
rate at 8.5% for the fiscal year 2022-23, lowering its earlier estimate of
10.3%.
- Fitch Ratings Agency is an American rating agency.
- Fitch Ratings HQ: New York
43. Which joint military exercise has been
organized between India and Uzbekistan recently?
- Dustlik
1.
The third joint military exercise 'Dustlik' has
been organized between India and Uzbekistan.
2.
The third joint military exercise 'Dustlik' is being
organized in Yangiyark, Uzbekistan.
- Uzbekistan
- Capital: Tashkent
- Currency: Uzbekistani Som
- President: Shaukat Mirziyoyev
44. Recently who has been sworn in as the new Chief
Minister of Uttarakhand?
- Pushkar Singh Dhami
1.
Pushkar Singh Dhami has been sworn in as the
youngest Chief Minister of Uttarakhand from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
for the second time in a row.
2.
Pushkar Singh Dhami has been sworn in as the 11th
Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.
- Uttarakhand
- Capital: 1. Dehradun(winter) 2. Gairsain(Summer)
- Formation: 09 November 2000
- Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Governor: Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh
45. Which famous tennis player has recently
announced her retirement from international professional tennis?
- Ashleigh Barty
- Australia's 25-year-old tennis player 'Ashleigh
Barty' has announced her retirement from professional tennis.
46. Recently the former Prime Minister of Mali has
passed away, what is his name?
- Soumelo Boube Maiga
- Soumelo Boube Maiga served as the Prime Minister of
Mali from 2017 to 2019.
- Mali
- Capital: Bamako
- Currency: West African CFA Franc
- PM: Choguel Kokalla
- President: Assimi Goita
47. Recently with which country Prasar Bharati has
signed an agreement for cooperation in the field of broadcasting?
- Australia
1.
Bhartiya Prasar Bharati has tied up with the
Australian public service broadcaster 'Special Broadcasting Service' (SBS) to
promote cooperation in the field of broadcasting.
2.
The MoU will facilitate access to multiple language
services of DD News, DD India and DD News among the Indian diaspora in
Australia.
- Australia
- Capital: Canberra
- Currency: Australian Dollar
- PM: Scott Morrison
48. Which military exercise has been organized
between India and Seychelles recently?
- 'Lamitye-2022'
1.
The 9th joint military exercise between India and
Seychelles, 'LAMITIYE-2022' (LAMITIYE-2022) is being conducted at Seychelles
Defense Academy (SDA) from 22 to 31 March 2022.
2.
Joint military exercise 'LAMITIYE-2022'
(LAMITIYE-2022) between India and Seychelles is being organized since 2001.
- Seychelles
- Capital: Victoria
- Currency: Rupee
- President: Wavel Ramkalawan
49. Who has become the No. 1 all-rounder in the
men's section of the recently released ICC Test Rankings?
- Ravindra Jadeja
1.
Ravindra Jadeja has become the No. 1 all-rounder in
the men's category of Test rankings released by the ICC.
- ICC: International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Geoff Allardyce
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- BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Established: 04 December 1928
- President: Saurav Ganguly (39th)
- Secretary: Jai Shah
50. Recently the former Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court of India has passed away, what is his name?
- R.C. Lahoti
1.
Former Chief Justice of Supreme Court 'Ramesh Chandra
Lahoti' has passed away at the age of 81.
2.
He served as the 35th Chief Justice of India in
2004.
- Supreme Court
- Chief Justice: 'NV Ramana'
- Establishment of Supreme Court: 26 January 1950
- At present, there are 25 High Courts in India.
- of India
- The 25th High Court of India has been established in
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
51. Recently which campaign has been started by the
Union Minister of Jal Shakti for greywater management?
- Sujalam 2.0
- On the occasion of 'World Water Day, 'Sujalam 2.0'
campaign has been started by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra
Singh Shekhawat for 'Greywater' (washing of kitchen, laundry, etc.)
- 'World Water Day': 22 March
- The theme of 'World Water Day': 'Groundwater: Making
the invisible visible'
- Union Minister of Jal Shakti: Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat
52. On which day "World Tuberculosis Day"
has been celebrated recently?
- March 24
- "World Tuberculosis Day" is observed every
year on 24 March every year to raise awareness about infectious diseases.
- The target of making the country TB-free by 2025 has
been set by the Government of India.
- On this day in 1882, Dr. Robert Koch discovered the
bacteria that cause tuberculosis.
- The theme of "World Tuberculosis/World
Tuberculosis Day" 2022: "Invest to End TB. Save Lives'
53. Which country has recently announced a ban on
the use of digital assets?
- Thailand
1.
Thailand has decided to ban the use of digital
assets to pay for goods and services with effect from 1 April 2022.
- Thailand
- Capital: Bangkok
- Currency: Baht
- Prime Minister: Prayut Chan-o-cha
54. Recently who has been awarded the "Abel
Prize 2022"?
- Dennis Parnell Sullivan
- American mathematician Dennis Parnell Sullivan has
been awarded the Abel Prize 2022.
- The "Abel Prize" is given every year by
the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters Committee for significant
contributions in the field of mathematics.
55. Recently which bank has launched a co-branded
credit card in association with the IPL team, Chennai Super King (CSK)?
- ICICI Bank
1.
ICICI Bank announced that it has launched a
co-branded credit card 'Chennai Super Kings ICICI Bank Credit Card' in
partnership with the IPL team, Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
- ICICI Bank (Industrial Credit & Investment
Corporation of India)
- HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1994
- MD & CEO: Sandeep Bakshi
56. What percent of India's GDP growth rate has
been estimated by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD) in the financial year 2022-23?
- 8.1%
- India's GDP growth rate has been estimated at 8.1%
in the fiscal year 2022-23 by the Organization for Economic Co-operation
and Development (OECD).
- OECD: Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development
- Established: 16 April 1948
- HQ: Paris, France
- Secretary-General: Mathias Cormann
57. According to the recently released 'World Air
Quality Report', which has become the world's most polluted capital city?
- New Delhi
- According to the recently released 'World Air
Quality Report' by 'IQAir', 'New Delhi' has become the most polluted
capital city in the world.
- The 'World Air Quality Report' has been released by
the Switzerland-based organization 'IQAir'.
- The top 5 polluted capital cities in this report are
New Delhi, Dhaka (Bangladesh), N'Djamena (Chad), Dushanbe (Tajikistan),
Muscat (Oman).
- India's most polluted city, Bhiwadi, is followed by
Ghaziabad, Delhi, and Jaunpur.
- The most polluted countries are Bangladesh, Chad,
Pakistan, Tajikistan, and India.
58. Recently who has become the youngest and
fastest female swimmer in the world to cross the Palk Strait?
- Jiya Rai
- Indian Navy sailor Jiya Rai, who hails from Mumbai,
has become the world's youngest and fastest female swimmer to cross the
Palk Strait.
- He has covered a distance of 29 km across the Palk
Strait in 13 hours and 10 minutes.
59. Recently which state government has made the
use of the Marathi language mandatory in the offices?
- Maharashtra
1.
The bill has been passed by the Maharashtra
government to make the use of the Marathi language more and more mandatory
except in some places in the office, except Hindi and English.
2.
Earlier, the Maharashtra government has also made
it mandatory to put up boards in the Marathi language at all the shops.
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- CM: Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
60. Recently who has been appointed as an advisor
in the Defense Ministry?
- Vinod G Khandare
1.
'Lieutenant General Vinod G Khandare' has been
appointed as an advisor in the Defense Ministry.
2.
Union Defense Minister: Shri Rajnath Singh
- Chief of Defense Staff:?
- Chief of Army Staff: General Manoj Mukund Narwane
- Chief of the Air Force: Air Marshal Vivek Ram
Chaudhari
- Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral R. Hari Kumar
61. On which day 'The International Day of
Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and Slave Trade' has been observed recently?
- March 25
1.
'International Day of Remembrance of Victims of
Slavery and Slave Trade' is observed every year on 25 March.
2.
This day is celebrated every year on 25 March at
the initiative of the United Nations.
3.
The theme of 'International Day of Remembrance of
Victims of Slavery and Slave Trade' 2022: 'Stories of Courage: Resistance to
Slavery and Unity against Racism'
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
62. Recently who has been made the official sponsor
for the 'FIFA World Cup 2022'?
- BYJU'S
1.
BYJU'S, an Indian educational firm, has become an
official sponsor for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup.
2.
The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be held in Qatar from
21 November to 18 December 2022.
- FIFA: Federation International de Football
Association
- Established: 21 May 1904
- HQ: Zurich, Switzerland
- President: Gianni Infantino
- :
- Qatar
- Capital: Doha
- Currency: Qatari Rial
- PM: Khalid Bin Khalifa
63. Recently who has been appointed as the new
Lokayukta of Delhi?
- Harish Chandra Mishra
- Retired Judge of Jharkhand High Court Harish Chandra
Mishra has been appointed as the new Lokayukta of Delhi for the next 5
years.
- Delhi
- Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal
- Lieutenant Governor: Anil Baijal
- Delhi Police Commissioner: Rakesh Asthana
64. Recently who has been sworn in again as the
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
- Yogi Adityanath
1.
After the massive victory of the Bharatiya Janata
Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh, for the second time in a row, Yogi Adityanath has
been sworn in as the Chief Minister of the state.
2.
Bharatiya Janata Party has won 273 posts out of a
total of 403 posts in the assembly elections held in Uttar Pradesh.
3.
In Uttar Pradesh, the number of posts of Lok Sabha
is 80 and the number of posts of Rajya Sabha is 31, and there are 403 posts of
Vidhan Sabha.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
65. Recently which international financial
organization has launched the first 'Wildlife Bond'?
- World Bank
1.
The world's first 'wildlife bond' has been launched
by the 'World Bank' to save Africa's black rhinoceros.
2.
The five-year bond will pay a return determined by
the rate of increase in animal populations in two South African reserves, Addo
Elephant National Park and Great Fish River Nature Reserve.
- World Bank
- Established: July 1944
- HQ: Washington, D.C., United States
- President: David Malpass
- Vice-President: Junaid Kamal Ahmed (Bangladesh)
66. Which security exercise has been organized by
the Indian Army and Maharashtra Police recently?
- Suraksha Kavach 2
1.
To further strengthen the security preparedness,
the 'Suraksha Kavach 2' exercise has been organized jointly by the Indian Army
and Maharashtra Police.
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- CM: Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
- :
- Chief of Defense Staff:?
- Chief of Army Staff: General Manoj Mukund Narwane
- Chief of the Air Force: Air Marshal Vivek Ram
Chaudhari
- Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral R. Hari Kumar
67. Who has recently won the "Governor of the
Year" award?
- Mario Marcel
- Mario Marcel, Governor of the Central Bank of Chile,
has won the "Governor of the Year" award at the 'Central Banking
Awards 2022'.
- Chile
- Capital: Santiago
- Currency: Chilean Peso
- President: Gabriel Boric Font
68. Recently the creator of GIF format has passed
away. What is his name?
- Stephen Wilhite
- America's renowned technical expert and creator of
the GIF format has died at the age of 74.
69. Recently which state has launched WhatsApp
Chatbot "Maya" to promote tourism?
- Kerala
- The Tourism Department of Kerala has launched
WhatsApp Chatbot "Maya" with the aim of providing
information and assistance about all the tourist places in the state.
- Kerala
- Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
- CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
- Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan
70. Where has the 'Reserve Bank Innovation Hub'
(RBIH) been inaugurated by RBI recently?
- Bangalore
1.
The 'Reserve Bank Innovation Hub' (RBIH) has been
inaugurated in Bengaluru by the current Governor of Reserve Bank of India,
Shaktikanta Das.
2.
The 'Reserve Bank Innovation Hub' (RBIH) has been
set up with an initial capital contribution of Rs 100 crore to promote and
nurture financial innovation.
3.
'Chris Gopalakrishnan' has been appointed as the first chairman of 'Reserve Bank Innovation
Hub' (RBIH).
- RBI: Reserve Bank of India
- HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1 April 1935
- Nationalization: 01 January 1949
- Governor: Shaktikanta Das
- Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael
Debabrata Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao 4. T Rabi Sankar
71. Which edition of Indian Premier League (IPL)
2022 has been started recently?
- 15th
- The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL)
2022 is being organized entirely in India and in view of the Covid-19
pandemic, spectators have been allowed to reach the stadium with only 25%
capacity.
- A total of 74 matches will be played from 26
March to 29 May 2022 in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier
League (IPL) 2022.
- Two new teams 'Lucknow Super Giants and
Gujarat Titans' have joined the 15th edition of the Indian
Premier League (IPL) 2022.
- A total of 10 teams (Chennai Super Kings, Delhi
Capitals, Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan
Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans,
and Lucknow Super Giants) are involved in the 15th edition of the Indian
Premier League (IPL) 2022. are happening |
72. What is the name of the well-known Bengali actor
who passed away recently?
- Abhishek Chatterjee
- Renowned Bengali actor Abhishek Chatterjee has
passed away at the age of 58 due to a heart attack.
- Debuting in the Bengali film industry, 'Abhishek
Chatterjee' played a commendable role in his first film 'Path Bhola'.
73. Recently on which day Assam Rifles has
celebrated its Raising Day?
- March 24
- Assam Rifles, one of the oldest paramilitary forces
of India, has celebrated its 187th Raising Day on 24 March 2022.
- Assam Rifles
- Founded: 1835
- HQ: Shillong
- Director-General: Pradeep Chandran Nayar
74. What percent of India's GDP growth rate has
been estimated for the financial year 2022-23 by the United Nations Conference
on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently?
- 4.6%
- The United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development (UNCTAD) has reduced India's GDP growth rate to 4.6% from its
earlier estimate of 6.7% for the fiscal year 2022-23.
- UNCTAD: United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development
- Established: 30 December 1964
- HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
75. Recently, the tenure of the Secretary-General
of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has been extended, what is his
name?
- Jens Stoltenberg
- The term of the Secretary-General of the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 'Jens Stoltenberg' has been extended
for another 1 year.
- NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- NATO is a Military Alliance
- Established: 4 April 1949
- HQ: Brussels, Belgium
- Secretary-General: Jens Stoltenberg
76. Which state has topped the 'Export Preparedness
Index 2021' recently released by NITI Aayog?
- Gujarat
1.
The 'Export Preparedness Index 2021' has been
released by NITI Aayog in which the state of Gujarat has got the first ranking.
2.
Maharashtra ranks second and Karnataka third in the
'Export Preparedness Index 2021'.
- NITI Aayog: The National Institution for
Transforming India
- Established: 01 January 2015
- Chairman: PM of India
- Vice-Chairman: Rajiv Kumar
- CEO: Amitabh Kant
77. Recently by which name the three-day
'North-East' festival has been inaugurated by the Union Minister of Culture and
Tourism?
- Ishaan Manthan
- The three-day North-East festival, "Ishaan
Manthan", has been inaugurated by the Union Minister of Culture and
Tourism, Shri G.Kishan Reddy at Indira Gandhi National Center for the
Arts, New Delhi from 25th to 27th March 2022.
- It will provide an opportunity to get acquainted
with the culture, art, music, folk dance, handicrafts, and traditional
cuisine of Northeast India.
- Union Minister of Culture and Tourism: Shri G.
Kishan Reddy
78. Recently which day has been announced by the
Union Environment Ministry as 'National Dolphin Day'?
- October 5
- The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change has announced to celebrate 5 October every year as
"National Dolphin Day".
- National Dolphin Day on 5 October every year aims to
create awareness for the conservation of dolphins.
- Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change: Shri Bhupendra Yadav
79. On which day 'Earth Hour' has been celebrated
recently?
- March 26
- Earth Hour is celebrated around the world on the
last Saturday of March every year to show support for the fight against
climate change and a commitment to a better planet.
- It is a worldwide movement organized by the World
Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), encouraging individuals, communities,
corporates, and households to turn off their lights for 1 hour at night.
- The theme of 'Earth Hour' 2022: 'Shape Our Future'
80. Recently which bank has been imposed financial
penalty by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
- Axis Bank
- Axis Bank has been fined ₹5 lakh by the Securities
and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for violating merchant banking rules.
- SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India
- Established: 12 April 1992
- HQ: Mumbai
- Chairperson: Madhabi Puri Buch (previously- Ajay
Tyagi)
- :
- Axis Bank
- HQ: Mumbai
- Tagline: Badhi Ka Naam Zindagi
- CEO: Amitabh Choudhary
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