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Weekly Current Affairs: 11-17 April 2022
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Ravichandran Ashwin, Indian Premier League (IPL) has become the first cricket player to retire in history.
- Ravichandran Ashwin Rajasthan Royals were playing on behalf of the team in IPL 2022.
- The Indian Premier League (IPL) 15th edition of 2022 is being organized completely in India and in view of the Covid 19 epidemic, the audience has been allowed to reach the stadium with only 25% capacity.
- In the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, a total of 74 matches will be played from March 26 to 29 May 2022.
- Two new teams' Lucknow Super Joints and Gujarat Titans' have been included in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.
- In the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), 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 happening.
- 'Dwayne Bravo', playing in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, has defeated 'Lasith Malinga' (170) with 171 wickets and has become the most wicked bowler in IPL history.
2. Which day has recently been celebrated 'World Homeopathy Day'?
- April 10
- 'World Homoeopathy Day' is celebrated on April 10 for its contribution to the world of homeopathy and medicine.
- 'World Homeopathy Day', the founder of homeopathy is celebrated on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the German doctor Dr. Christian Frederick Samuel Haniman.
- The topic of 'World Homeopathy Day' (theme) 2022: People's Choice for Valness (People's Choice for Wellness)
3. Where has the 'Border Darshan Project' been inaugurated Recently?
- Gujarat
1. Union Home and Cooperative Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated the boundary philosophy project in Nadabet on the Indo-Pak border in the Banasakantha district of Gujarat.
2. This project has been started with the aim of providing the opportunity to inspect the life and work of BSF personnel on the border.
3. Tourists can see missiles, tanks, planes, etc. which are used in Nadbet by Indian Army and BSF.
- Gujarat
- Format: 01 May 1960
- Capital: Gandhinagar
- Cm: Bhupendra Patel
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
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- BSF: Border Security Force
- Formed: 01 December 1965
- HQ: New Delhi
- Director-General: Pankaj Kumar Singh
- Motto: Duty Unto Death - Life Duty Unto Death
4. Women's couple and mixed doubles titles have won the recently held 'World Squash Championship 2022' by which country?
- India
- India's Deepika Pallikal in partnership with Sourav Ghosal defeated English couple Adrian Waller and Alison Waters 11-6, 11-8 in the final by defeating the title of the Mixed Doubles Squash Championship.
- Deepika Pallikal was paired with Joshna Chinappa and defeated all-Jane Perry and Alison Waters of England by defeating the Women's Couple Squash title.
- Organized 'World Squash Championship 2022' was done in Glasgow of Scotland.
5. Famous Actor scriptwriter has passed away recently, what is the name?
- Shivkumar Subramaniam
- Famous Actor scriptwriter Shivkumar Subramanyam passed away recently.
- Shivkumar Subramaniam started his career with the film 'Parinda' in 1989.
- Shivkumar Subramanyam was awarded the Film Fair Award for Best Story for 'Hajaron Khwahishans'.
6. On which day "World Parkinson's Day" has been observed?
- April 11
- "World Parkinson Day" is celebrated on April 11 each year.
- This day is celebrated for the purpose of spreading awareness about neurodegenerative illness on April 11 every year.
- James Parkinson wrote an article called N ASSE on the Shacky Palsi while identifying this disease for the first time in 1817.
- The topic of "World Parkinson Day" (Theme) 2022: '' 'Integrated Health Care "
7. Which bank has recently launched the 'Development Serie Sampage 1111' scheme?
- Karnataka Development Rural Bank
- 'Development Series Sampat 1111' scheme issued by Karnatak Development Rural Bank is a special type of fixed deposit scheme, which is 1,111 days.
- Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
- Established: 2005
- HQ: Dharwad, Karnataka
- Chairman: p. Gopikrishna
8. Which country has tested successfully the 'Shahin-III' ballistic missile recently?
- Pakistan
- Ballistic missile 'Shahin-III' capable of surface to surface 2,750 kilometers range by Pakistan has been tested successfully.
- Pakistan
- Capital: Islamabad
- Currency: Pakistani Rupee
- PM:?
- President: ARIF Alvi
9. Who has recently become the first transgender actress to win the Best Actress award in 'Manipur State Film Award?
- Bishesh Hieren
- Bishesh Hieren has become the first transgender actress to win the Best Actress award in 'Manipur State Film Award'.
- Manipur
- Capital: Imphal
- Formation: 21 January 1972
- Cm: N. Biren Singh
- Governor: La Ganesan
10. Recently who has been honored with the '56th Jnanpith Award 2020'?
- Sapphire Phukan
- Renowned Assamese poet 'Neelamani Phukan' has been awarded the 56th Jnanpith Award 2020 for his contribution to Indian literature.
- Renowned Konkani short story writer and novelist Damodar Moujo has been selected for the 57th Jnanpith Award 2021 for his contribution to Indian literature.
- The "Jnanpith Award" is the oldest and highest Indian literary award given annually by the Indian Jnanpith to an author for his "outstanding contribution to literature".
- This award is given only for the "Jnanpith Award" to Indian writers writing in English and Indian languages included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India for their contribution to Indian literature.
- "Jnanpith Award" is not given posthumously.
- The "Jnanpith Award" was established in 1961.
- The first "Jnanpith Award" was given in 1965.
11. Recently who has won the title of 'Australian Grand Prix 2022'?
- Charles Leclerc
- The title of 'Australian Grand Prix 2022' has been won by Charles Leclerc.
- Charles Leclerc is a Ferrari racing driver from Monaco.
12. Where has the 'Madhavpur Gher Mela' been inaugurated recently?
- Porbandar
- The 'Madhavpur Ghed Mela' has been inaugurated by the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in Porbandar, Gujarat.
- Since 2018, the Government of Gujarat in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture is organizing 'Madhavpur Ghed Mela' every year to celebrate the holy union of Lord Krishna and Rukmini.
- Gujarat
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- Capital: Gandhinagar
- CM: Bhupendra Patel
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
13. Recently who has been appointed as the new chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?
- Dr. Manoj Soni
- Manoj Soni, who was already a member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
- Dr. Manoj Soni has become the first Gujarati person to be appointed as the chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
- UPSC: Union Public Service Commission
- Established: 01 October 1926
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Dr. Manoj Soni (Previously- Pradeep Kumar Joshi)
14. Which state has topped the State Energy and Climate Index released by NITI Aayog recently?
- Gujarat
- Gujarat ranks first, Kerala second, and Punjab third in NITI Aayog State Energy and Climate Index.
- Goa ranks first, Tripura second, and Manipur third in the list of small states in the State Energy and Climate Index released by NITI Aayog.
- NITI Aayog: The National Institution for Transforming India
- Established: 01 January 2015
- Chairman: PM of India
- Vice-Chairman: Rajiv Kumar
- CEO: Amitabh Kant
15. Recently who has been expelled from the post of Prime Minister of Pakistan?
- Imran Khan
- Former cricketer and Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has been removed from the post of Prime Minister for not getting the trust vote in the house.
- Imran Khan has become the first Prime Minister of Pakistan who has been forcibly removed from the post of Prime Minister due to a lack of trust vote in the House.
- Pakistan
- Capital: Islamabad
- Currency: Pakistani Rupee
- PM:?
- President: Arif Alvi
16. Recently two plus two (2+2) ministerial-level talks have been organized with India and which country?
- America
- The 4th two plus two (2+2) ministerial dialogue between India and the United States has been held in America.
- Union Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar have participated in this dialogue from India's side.
- US President: Joe Biden (46th)
- Vice President: Kamala Harris
- US Capital: Washington DC
17. On which day Jyotiba Phule Jayanti has been celebrated recently?
- April 11
- Jyotiba Phule was born on 11 April 1827 in Katgun, Maharashtra.
- He was a social worker from Maharashtra working for the development of the caste system and untouchability and upliftment of women.
- He also founded the Satyabodhak Samaj to fight for the people of the lower castes.
18. On which day 'National Safe Motherhood Day' has been observed recently?
- April 11
- National Safe Motherhood Day is observed every year on 11 April to promote awareness about the importance of proper access to health care for pregnant women.
19. Which country will host the Commonwealth Games 2026?
- Australia
- 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held in Victoria, Australia.
- Whereas 'Commonwealth Games 2022' will be held in Birmingham, England from 28 July to 8 August 2022.
- Australia
- Capital: Canberra
- Currency: Australian Dollar
- PM: Scott Morrison
20. Recently who has been announced to be honored with the first 'Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award'?
- Narendra Modi
- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been announced to be honored with the first 'Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award'.
- The 'Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award' has been instituted in honor of the famous singer 'Lata Mangeshkar', known as India's Swar Nightingale and Queen of Melody.
- The award will be given annually to an individual who has made an unprecedented and exemplary contribution to the nation and its people.
21. On which day 'The International Day of Human Space Flight' has been observed recently?
- April 12
- The International Day of Human Space Flight is celebrated to mark the beginning of the space age of mankind.
- The first man-made satellite was launched into orbit by the Soviet Union in 1957 from "Sputnik-1".
- Yuri Gagarin made the first human spaceflight on 12 April 1961.
- Yuri Gagarin was a Soviet citizen who also served as a pilot and cosmonaut.
22. Which anti-tank guided missile has been successfully test-fired recently?
- HELINA
- Anti-Tank Guided Missile 'HELINA' has been successfully test-fired from Pokhran, Rajasthan on 11 April 2022.
- This test has been done by a team of scientists of DRDO, the Indian Army, and the Indian Air Force.
- DRDO: Defense Research & Development Organization
- Established: 1958
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: G. Satheesh Reddy
23. Recently who has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan?
- Shahnaz Sharif
- Shahnaz Sharif has been elected as the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan.
- Former cricketer and Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has been removed from the post of Prime Minister for not getting the trust vote in the house.
- Imran Khan has become the first Prime Minister of Pakistan who has been forcibly removed from the post of Prime Minister due to a lack of trust vote in the House.
- Pakistan
- Capital: Islamabad
- Currency: Pakistani Rupee
- PM:?
- President: Arif Alvi
24. Which one has topped the list of the world's busiest airports recently released by Airports Council International (ACI)?
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- In second place in this list is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
- ACI: Airports Council International
- Established: 1991
- HQ: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
25. Recently on which day Siachen Day has been celebrated by the Indian Army?
- April 13
- 38th 'Siachen Day' has been celebrated by the Indian Army on 13 April 2022.
- Siachen Glacier is the highest battlefield in the world.
- This day is celebrated in memory of the courage of the Indian Army under Operation Meghdoot.
- The operation was launched in 1984 under which the Indian Army gained control of the heights of the Saltoro Ridge, Sia La, and the Main Pass of Bilafond La.
26. Recently which city of India has been chosen as the 'Tree City of the World 2021' by the United Nations?
- Mumbai
- The city of Mumbai in India has been chosen by the United Nations as the 'Tree City of the World' by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- Earlier, Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, has been chosen as the 'Tree City of the World'.
- A total of 425,000 trees have been planted by the city of Mumbai last year.
- FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization
- Established: 16 October 1945
- HQ: Rome, Italy
- Director-General: Qu Dongyu
27. Recently on which day the 103rd anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre has been observed?
- April 13
- It was on 13 April 1919 that hundreds of people protesting peacefully against the Rowlatt Act, which gave repressive powers to the colonial administration, were shot by the British army without any provocation.
28. Recently which state has launched the 'Jan Nigrani' app?
- Jammu and Kashmir
- The 'Jan Nigrani' App by the State of J&K is an internet-based solution for reporting and redressal complaints by the residents of J&K against various schemes of the Department.
- Jammu & Kashmir
- J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
- J & K Capital: 1. Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar (Summer)
29. Recently who has been selected as the 'ICC Player of the Month' for March 2022 in the men's category?
- Babar Azam
- Well-known cricketer 'Babar Azam' of the Pakistan cricket team has been selected as 'ICC Player of the Month' for March 2022 in the men's category.
- Whereas in the women's category, Australia's 'Rachel Haynes' has been voted 'ICC Player of the Month' for March 2022.
- ICC: International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Geoff Allardyce
30. Recently which country has become the first country in the world to give legal rights to wild animals?
- Ecuador
- Ecuador has created history by becoming the first country to recognize the legal rights of individual wild animals.
- Ecuador
- Capital: Quito
- Currency: US$
31. Recently how much loan amount has been approved by Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support urban development in Nagaland?
- $2 million
- The Asian Development Bank will provide a loan of USD 2 million in Nagaland to design climate-resilient urban infrastructure, strengthen institutional capacity and improve municipal resource mobilization.
- Nagaland
- Established: 01 December 1963
- Capital: Kohima
- CM: Neiphiu Rio
- Governor: Jagdish Mukhi (Additional Charge, He is Gov of Assam)
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- ADB: Asian Development Bank
- Established: 1966
- HQ: Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines
- President: Masatsugu Asakawa
32. Who is the only Indian in the list of top 10 billionaires of the recently released 'Bloomberg Billionaires Index'?
- Gautam Adani
- Gautam Adani has become the sixth richest person in the world with a net worth of $118 billion, ranking sixth in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index's list of top 10 billionaires.
- In this list, the CEO of the private sector US space agency 'SpaceX' and the owner of Tesla Motors 'Elon Musk' is at the first place.
- In this list, Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, is at 11th place with a net worth of $97 billion.
33. Where has the Prime Minister's Museum been inaugurated recently?
- Delhi
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya' in Delhi on 14 April.
- The new museum has been integrated with the existing Nehru Museum.
- Contributions of all the Prime Ministers have been displayed in the museum since independence.
- Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, served the country from 15 August 1947 to 27 May 1964.
- The 15th and current Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi is in office since 26 May 2014.
34. Recently on which day Ambedkar Jayanti has been celebrated?
- April 14
- The nation has celebrated the 131st birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar this year.
- Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956) was an Indian jurist, economist, and Dalit leader who led the committee that drafted the Constitution of India from the debates of the Constituent Assembly, Law and Justice in Jawaharlal Nehru's first cabinet. Served as minister.
35. The recently released book 'Hear Yourself' is authored by?
- Prem Rawat
- Renowned author Prem Rawat has authored the book 'Hear Yourself'.
- His book is meant to help people realize their own potential. He also advised the audience that they have more knowledge in their own right than they understand.
36. Which Indian Grandmaster has recently won the prestigious 'Reykjavik Open Chess Tournament' title?
- R Pragananda
- 16-year-old chess sensation 'R Pragananda' has won the prestigious 'Reykjavik Open Chess Tournament' in Reykjavik, Iceland.
- In the final played between two Indian players, it was R Pragyanand who won the competition by defeating compatriot Grandmaster 'D Gukesh' in the final round.
37. Recently which state has announced to celebrate Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti as 'Equality Day'?
- Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Nadu government has announced to celebrate Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti as 'Equality Day' on 14th April 2022.
- The nation has celebrated the 131st birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar this year.
- Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956) was an Indian jurist, economist, and Dalit leader who led the committee that drafted the Constitution of India from the debates of the Constituent Assembly, Law and Justice in Jawaharlal Nehru's first cabinet. Served as minister.
- Tamil Nadu
- Capital: Chennai
- CM: MK Stalin
- Governor: RN Ravi
38. Recently who has been re-appointed as the chairman of the National Commission for Minorities?
- Iqbal Singh Lalpura
- The Central Government has re-appointed Iqbal Singh Lalpura, a retired IPS officer of Punjab cadre, as the chairman of the National Commission for Minorities.
- The Central Government established the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.
- Six religious communities, viz.; Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis (Parsis), and Jains all over India have been notified by the Central Government as minority communities in the Gazette of India.
39. Where has the first 'Khelo National Ranking Women's Archery Tournament' been organized recently?
- Jamshedpur
- The first Khelo India National Ranking for Women Archery was held on the 12th and 13th of April at Tata Archery Academy, Jamshedpur (Jharkhand).
- The tournament will be conducted as per the World Archery Rules, with the senior, junior, and cadet categories in the recurve and compound events.
40. Which country has recently won the title of 'FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup 2022'?
- Netherlands
- The team of the Netherlands has won the title of 'FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup 2022' by defeating the team of Germany.
- The 'FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup 2022' was held in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
- FIH: International Hockey Federation
- Established: 07 January 1924
- HQ: Lausanne, Switzerland
- President: Narinder Dhruv Batra
41. Recently who has been honored with the 'Champion of the Change Award 2021' of the state of Madhya Pradesh?
- Divyanka Tripathi
- Actress Divyanka Tripathi has been honored with the Madhya Pradesh Champion of Change Award 2021 for her phenomenal work as an artist.
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
42. On which day International Turban Day has been celebrated recently?
- April 13
- 'International Turban Day' is observed on 13 April every year since 2004 to bring awareness to Sikhs about the dire need to wear the turban as an essential part of their religion.
43. Who has been honored with the 'International Gandhi Prize for Leprosy 2021' recently?
- Dr. Bhushan Kumar
- Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has honored Dr. Bhushan Kumar of Chandigarh and 'Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust' of Gujarat with the 'International Gandhi Award for Leprosy 2021' on 13 April 2022.
- The 'International Gandhi Award for Leprosy' is given every year by the Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation.
- 'World Leprosy Day' is celebrated every year on 30 January.
44. What percentage of India's GDP growth rate has been recently estimated by the World Bank for the financial year 2022-23?
- 8%
- India's GDP growth rate for the fiscal year 2022-23 has been reduced by the World Bank to 8% from its earlier estimate of 8.7%.
- World Bank
- Established: July 1944
- HQ: Washington, D.C., United States
- President: David Malpass
- Vice-President: Junaid Kamal Ahmed (Bangladesh)
45. Recently which country has celebrated the new year as 'Pohela Boishakh'?
- Bangladesh
- The Bengali new year named 'Pohela Boisakh' was celebrated with enthusiasm and festivities across Bangladesh on April 14, 2022.
- This festival is also known as 'Bangla Noboborsho'.
- Pohela Boishakh marks the first day of the starting month of Baishakh of the Bengali solar calendar.
- Bangladesh
- Capital: Dhaka
- PM: Sheikh Hasina
- President: Abdul Hamid
46. Which country will host the 'Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023'?
- India
- The 'Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023' will be hosted by Street Child United and Save the Children India in India.
- The World Cup will be held in September ahead of the 'ICC World Cup 2023', and street children and youth will participate in a mixed-gender cricket tournament.
- 'ICC World Cup 2023' will also be organized in India itself.
47. On which day 'World Art Day' has been celebrated recently?
- April 15
- World Art Day is celebrated across the world on 15 April to promote the development and appreciation of the arts. The day was established by UNESCO's partner International Association of Art (IAA) to raise international awareness of the fine arts.
- 'World Art Day' is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci.
- Leonardo da Vinci is known as an artist, his work as a scientist and an inventor makes him a true Renaissance man.
48. Recently the Central Government has extended the revised 'National Gram Swaraj Abhiyan' for how long?
- 2026
- The Central Government has extended the revised 'Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan' till 31 March 2026.
- Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) was launched on 24 April 2018 as an umbrella scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Govt.
- It is a unique scheme proposed to develop and strengthen the Panchayati Raj system across India in rural areas.
- Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj: Shri Giriraj Singh
49. In which state 'Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu' festival has been celebrated recently?
- Assam
- Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu, one of the biggest festivals of Assam, falls in the second week of April every year, marking the beginning of the harvest period.
- Assam
- Country Statehood: 26 January 1950
- Capital: Dispur
- CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
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