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Weekly Current Affairs: 18-24 April 2022
1. The recently released book 'The Boy Who Wrote the Constitution' has been
authored by?
- Rajesh Talwar
- The
book 'The Boy Who Wrote the Constitution' by Rajesh Talwar has been
published on 14th April 2022 on the occasion of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
Jayanti.
- This
book throws light on the challenging childhood of Dr. BR Ambedkar, the
first Law Minister of India.
- 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.
2. On which day 'Good Friday Day' has been celebrated recently?
- April 15
- Christian
communities around the world celebrate Good Friday every year on the
Friday before Easter Sunday. This time this day falls on 15th April.
- Good
Friday, a day of major religious importance for people belonging to the
Christian community, is celebrated to remember the crucifixion and
resurrection of Jesus Christ.
3. Where has the 40th Hunar Haat been organized recently?
- Mumbai
- The
40th edition of Hunar Haat started in Mumbai.
- The
12-day event organized by the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs aims to
provide employment opportunities to artisans, craftsmen, and traditional
culinary experts from across the country.
- Union
Minister of Minority Affairs: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
4. Recently where is the 108 feet statue of Lord Hanuman unveiled by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi?
- Gujarat
- The 108
feet statue of Lord Hanuman has been unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi in Morbi, Gujarat.
- This
statue is the second of the four statues being installed in four
directions across the country under the Hanuman ji Char Dham project.
- Gujarat
- Formation:
01 May 1960
- Capital:
Gandhinagar
- CM:
Bhupendra Patel
- Governor:
Acharya Devvrat
5. Recently who has been announced to be honored with Vanmali National
Katha Award?
- Geetanjali Shree
- Vanmali
Samman is given in the field of literature.
- Vanmali
Literary Awards have been instituted by Vanmali Srijan Peeth and Rabindra
Nath Tagore University (RNTU) in the memory of the late Jagannath Prasad
Choubey "Vanmali", an acclaimed Hindi writer.
- The
first 'Vanmali Kathashirsha Samman' will be given to Professor Dhananjay
Verma.
- Vanmali
Yuva Katha Samman - Chandan Pandey
- Vanamali
Literary Magazine - Patrika Kathadeshi
6. Recently well-known television and Bollywood actress has passed away.
What is her name?
- Manju Singh
- Veteran
Hindi television presenter and actor Manju Singh passed away recently due
to cardiac arrest.
7. Where has the beach festival 'Sea PONDY 2022' been inaugurated recently?
- Puducherry
- The
Beach Festival 'Sea PONDY 2022' has been inaugurated for the first time in
Puducherry by the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan.
- Various
cultural programs and competitions will be organized at this festival.
- Puducherry
- Capital:
Puducherry
- CM: N
Rangasamy
- Lieutenant
Governor: Tamilisai Saoundrajan (addl. Charge)
8. On which day 'Save The Elephant Day' has been celebrated recently?
- April 16
- Every
year on 16 April, 'Save Elephants Day' is celebrated to highlight the
importance of conservation, protection, and honorable consideration for
elephants globally.
- The
initiative to celebrate 'Save Elephants Day' was first done by the
Thailand-based 'Elephant Reintroduction Foundation'.
9. On which day 'World Voice Day' has been celebrated recently?
- April 16
- Every
year on 16 April, the world observes 'World Voice Day' to raise awareness
about the importance of preventing voice difficulties and rehabilitating
those people.
- 'World
Voice Day' was first observed on 16 April 1999 by the Brazilian Society of
Laryngology and Voice as 'Brazil Voice Day'.
- The
theme of 'World Voice Day' 2022: 'Lift Your Voice'
10. Who has won the final match of 'Senior National Basketball Championship
2022' held recently?
- Tamil Nadu
- In the
final match of the 71st Senior National Basketball Championship 2022,
Tamil Nadu has won the men's title by defeating defending champions
Punjab.
- Whereas
in the women's section, the railways won the title by defeating Telangana.
11. Recently well-known cricketer, Hamish Bennett has announced his
retirement from all forms of a cricket match, he is a cricketer from which
country?
- New Zealand
- 35-year-old
New Zealand cricketer Hamish Bennett has announced his retirement from all
forms of cricket matches.
- ICC:
International Cricket Council
- HQ:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established:
15June1909
- Chairman:
Greg Barclay
- CEO:
Geoff Allardyce
12. Where has India's first 'Skill India
International Center' been inaugurated recently?
- Bhubaneshwar
- India's first 'Skill India International Center' has
been inaugurated in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha.
- Union Minister for Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan (Union Minister of Education)
- Odisha
- Capital: Bhubaneswar
- Formation: 01 April 1936
- CM: Naveen Patnaik
- Governor: Ganeshi Lal
13. Recently who has been appointed as the brand
ambassador of 'Karnataka Brain Health Initiative'?
- Robin Uthappa
- Renowned Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has been
appointed as the brand ambassador of 'The Karnataka Brain Health
Initiative'.
- The 'Karnataka Brain Health Initiative' is a
first-of-its-kind initiative in the country by the Karnataka State
Government to facilitate early diagnosis and timely treatment of common
neurological diseases.
- Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- Formation: 01 November 1956
- CM: Basavaraj Bommai
- Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
14. On which day 'World Haemophilia Day' has been
observed recently?
- April 17
- This day marks the birthday of Frank Schnabel who
was the founder of the World Hemophilia Association.
- Hemophilia is a mostly inherited genetic disorder
that impairs the body's ability to form blood clots, a process necessary
to stop bleeding.
- The theme of 'World Haemophilia Day' 2022: 'Access
for all: partnership. policy. progress. engaging your government
integrating inherited bleeding disorders International policy.'
15. Recently who has won the title of the North
India Bodybuilding Championship?
- Mandeep Singh
- North India Bodybuilding Championship was organized
in Panchkula, Haryana on 17th April 2022.
- The mega event was organized by the National Physic
Committee of North India.
16. On which day 'National Fire Service Day' has
been observed recently?
- April 14
- National Fire Service Day is celebrated across India
on 14 April to highlight the importance of fire service and to pay tribute
to the firefighters who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
17. On which day 'World Heritage Day' has been
celebrated recently?
- April 18
- World Heritage/Heritage Day is celebrated every year
on 18 April with the aim of promoting awareness about the cultural
heritage and diversity on earth.
- 'World Heritage Day' is celebrated every year on the
initiative of UNESCO.
- The theme of 'World Heritage Day' 2022: 'Heritage
and Climate'
- UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
- Established: 16 November 1945, First session: 04
November 1946
- HQ: Paris, France
- Director-General: Audrey Azoulay
18. Recently who has been announced to be appointed
as the next Chief of Army Staff?
- Lt Gen Manoj Pandey
- Lt Gen Manoj Pandey will succeed Manoj Mukund
Naravane as the 29th Chief of the Army Staff who will retire in April
2022.
- Lt Gen Manoj Pandey is also the first engineer to be
appointed as the Chief of Army Staff.
- CDS: Chief of Defense Staff:?
- Chief of Army Staff: General Manoj Mukund Narwane
(Next Manoj Pandey on 1st May 2022)
- Chief of the Air Force: Air Marshal Vivek Ram
Chaudhari
- Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral R. Hari Kumar
19. Where has the 'Jalmarg Sammelan 2022' been
organized recently?
- Dibrugarh
- The Ministry of Shipping and Waterways and Inland
Waterways Authority of India has organized 'Jalmarg Sammelan 2022' in
Dibrugarh, Assam.
- Minister of Shipping and Waterways: Shri Sarbananda
Sonewall
20. What is the name of the famous Oriya musician
who has passed away recently?
- Praful Kar
- Lyricist, singer, and music director Praful Kar
passed away at the age of 83.
- Kar was awarded the Padma Shri in 2015 for his contribution
to the field of arts.
- He was also the recipient of the Jayadeva Award in
the year 2004.
- Born on 16 February 1939 in Puri, Kar was an eminent
musician, singer, lyricist, writer, and columnist.
21. Which horrific tropical storm has caused heavy
damage in the Philippines recently?
- Megi
- 'Megi' was the first cyclone of this year to hit the
Philippines.
- Philippines
- Capital: Manila
- Currency: Philippine Peso
22. On which day 'World Liver Day' has been
observed recently?
- April 19
- World Liver Day is celebrated every year on 19 April
with the aim of raising awareness about liver-related disorders and
diseases.
- According to the World Health Organization (WHO)
report, liver diseases are the 10th most common cause of death in India.
- WHO: World Health Organization
- Established: 7 April 1948
- HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
- President: Tedros Adhanom
23. Who has won the title of 'Senior Hockey
National Championship 2022' held recently?
- Haryana
- In the final match of the 12th 'Senior Hockey
National Championship 2022', Haryana won the title by defeating Tamil
Nadu.
- 'Hockey India' replaced 'Indian Hockey Federation'
(1925-2008)
- Hockey India Established: 2009
- HQ: New Delhi
- President: Gyanandro Nigombam
24. Recently who has been re-elected as the
chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission?
- Kamlesh Neelkanth Vyas
- Kamlesh Neelkanth Vyas's tenure as Chairman of the
Atomic Energy Commission has been extended for another 1 year.
- Minister of State in the Department of Atomic
Energy: Dr. Jitendra Singh
25. Which bank has been awarded with the 'Cellent
Model Bank Award' recently?
- IndusInd Bank
- IndusInd Bank has been conferred with the global
'Cellent Model Bank' award under the category of 'Payments System
Transformation' for making it a best-in-class Enterprise Payments Hub
(EPH).
- The award is given in recognition of the bank's
outstanding journey in creating a cloud-based central payment hub.
- This payment hub is able to seamlessly process all
types of payment instructions and high transaction loads arising across
all Native Client touchpoints.
- IndusInd Bank
- Established: April 1994
- HQ: Pune
- MD & CEO: Sumant Kathpalia
26. Recently, the world's tallest tunnel has been
announced by whom?
- Border Roads Organization (BRO)
- The Border Roads Organization (BRO) has announced
the construction of the world's highest tunnel at the Shinku La pass at a
height of 16,580 feet to connect Himachal Pradesh with Ladakh.
- The construction work to complete it will start in
July this year and will be completed by 2025.
- BRO: Border Road Organization
- Established: 07 May 1960
- Director-General: Lt. Gen. Rajeev Chaudhary
27. Which national-level pollution response
exercise has been started by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) recently?
- 'NATPOLREX-VIII'
- Which national-level pollution response exercise has
been started by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) from the Mormugao port of
Goa?
- Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
- Established: 01 February 1977
- ICG Day: 01 February
- Director-General: VS Pathania (24th)
- Headquarters: New Delhi
28. Which Indian swimmer has won the gold medal in 'Danish Open Swimming
2022' recently?
- Sajan Prakash
- In the
'Danish Open Swimming 2022' Indian swimmer, Sajan Prakash has won the gold
medal and Vedant Madhavan won the silver medal.
- The
'Danish Open Swimming 2022' has been organized in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Denmark
- Capital:
Copenhagen
- Currency:
Danish Krone
29. In which name India's first internet radio for visually impaired people
has been launched recently?
- Radio Aksh
- India's
first internet radio, 'Radio Aksh' has been launched for visually impaired
people in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- India's
first internet radio for visually impaired people, 'Radio Aksh:' will be
available 24x7 through the internet.
30. Recently, famous social worker and philanthropist 'Bilkis Bano Edhi'
has passed away, he belongs to which country?
- Pakistan
- The
Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi has also condoled the death of
famous Pakistani social worker and philanthropist Bilkis Bano Edhi'.
- Pakistan
- Capital:
Islamabad
- Currency:
Pakistani Rupee
- PM:
Shehbaz Sharif
- President:
Arif Alvi
31. Where has India's first portable solar rooftop
system been unveiled recently?
- Gandhinagar
- India's first portable solar rooftop system has been
unveiled at Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple Complex in Gandhinagar,
Gujarat.
- Gujarat
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- Capital: Gandhinagar
- CM: Bhupendra Patel
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
32. Recently what percentage of India's GDP growth
rate has been estimated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the
financial year 2022-23?
- 8.2%
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced
India's GDP growth rate to 8.2% from its earlier estimate of 9% for the
fiscal year 2022-23.
- IMF: International Monetary Fund
- Established: 1944
- HQ: Washington, D.C., United States
- Chairperson: Kristalina Georgieva
- Chief Economist: Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas
33. Who has topped the recently released 'Hurun
Global Health Care Rich List 2022'?
- Cyrus Poonawalla
- In the 'Hurun Global Health Care Rich List 2022',
the Chairman and Managing Director of Sirm Institute of India (SII) 'Dr.
Cyrus S Poonawalla' has topped with $26 billion in wealth.
34. Which Indian chess player has recently won the
title of 'La Roda International Open Chess Tournament'?
- D Gukesh
- Renowned Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh from Chennai,
Tamil Nadu has won the 48th 'La Roda International Open Chess Tournament'
title.
35. On which day 'United Nations Chinese Language
Day' has been celebrated recently?
- April 20
- The United Nations celebrates 'United Nations
Chinese Language Day' on 20 April every year to highlight the importance
of the Chinese language in its six official working languages to promote
multilingualism and cultural diversity.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
36. Recently the President of Yemen resigned from
his post, what is his name?
- Abdrabuh Mansoor Hadi
- Yemen's President 'Abdrabuh Mansour Hadi' has
resigned from his post.
- Yemen
- Capital: Sana'a
- Currency: Yemeni Rial
37. Which state government has recently launched
the educational song 'Irada Kar Liya Hai Humne'?
- Delhi
- The educational song 'Irada Kar Liya Hai Humne' has
been launched by the Education Department of the Delhi Government.
- Education Minister in Delhi Government: Manish
Sisodia
- Delhi
- Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal
- Lieutenant Governor: Anil Baijal
- Delhi Police Commissioner: Rakesh Asthana
- Lokayukta: Harish Chanra Mishra
38. Recently which state government has launched
the online library 'E-Kitab Kosh'?
- Jammu and Kashmir
- To provide an online library facility, 'E-Kitab
Kosh' has been launched by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
- To avail of the online library 'E-Kitab Kosh', one
has to use www.elibrary.jk.gov.
- Jammu & Kashmir
- J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
- J & K Capital: 1. Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar
(Summer)
39. Recently who has been appointed as the
Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India?
- Ajay Kumar Sood
- Ajay Kumar Sood has been appointed as the Principal
Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was the first Principal
Scientific Adviser from 1999 to 2001.
40. Recently well-known international cricketer
Kieron Pollard has announced his retirement from the game of cricket, he is a
player from which country?
- West Indies
- Well-known all-rounder cricketer of West Indies
Kieron Pollard' has announced his retirement from the cricket game.
- ICC: International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Geoff Allardyce
41. On which day 'Civil Service Day' has been
celebrated recently?
- April 21
- The Government of India celebrates 21st April every
year as 'Civil Services Day'.
- Every year on 21 April, the Government of India
observes 'Civil Services Day' as an opportunity for civil servants to
re-commit themselves to the cause of citizens and to renew their pledge
for public service and work excellence.
- Lord Cornwallis is known as the father of the Indian
Civil Service.
- UPSC: Union Public Service Commission
- Established: 01 October 1926
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Dr. Manoj Soni (Previously- Pradeep Kumar
Joshi)
42. On which day 'World Creativity and Innovation
Day' has been celebrated recently?
- April 21
- United Nations to raise awareness of the important
role of creativity and innovation in various aspects of human development
- World Creativity and Innovation Day is celebrated
every year on 21st April on the initiative of
- World Creativity and Innovation Week has also been observed
from 15-21 April 2022.
- The theme of 'World Creativity and Innovation Day'
2022: "Collaboration"
43. Where has the 'Global AYUSH Investment and
Innovation Summit 2022' been inaugurated recently?
- Gandhinagar
- The 'Global AYUSH Investment and Innovation Summit
2022' has been inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra
Modi in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- Gujarat
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- Capital: Gandhinagar
- CM: Bhupendra Patel
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
44. Where has India's first pure green hydrogen
plant been set up recently?
- Jorhat
- India's first pure green hydrogen plant has been set
up in Jorhat, Assam.
- Assam
- Country Statehood: 26 January 1950
- Capital: Dispur
- CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
45. Recently who has been re-appointed as the Prime
Minister of 'Cote d'Ivoire'?
- Patrick Achy
- 'Patrick Achi' has been reappointed as the Prime
Minister of 'Cote d'Ivoire'.
- Cte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
- Capital: Yamousukro;
- Currency: West African CFA franc
46. Which Scorpene class submarine has been
recently unveiled by the Indian Navy?
- 'INS Vagsheer'
- Vagshir (6th submarine, yard 11880) of the Indian
Navy's P75 project has been launched at Mazagon Dock Limited.
- It is the last of the Scorpene-class submarines
built under the P75 project.
- Submarines: INS Kalvari (2017), INS Khanderi (2019),
INS Karanj (March 2021), INS Vela (November 2021), INS Vagir (November
2020, sea trials)
- Indian Navy
- Established: 26 January 1950
- Navy Chief: R Hari Kumar
- Navy Day: 4 December
47. On which day 'World Earth Day' has been
celebrated recently?
- April 22
- World Earth Day is celebrated every year on 22 April
with the aim of spreading awareness to protect the environment which is
undergoing rapid change.
- It is also known as 'International Mother Earth
Day'.
- 'World Earth Day' was first observed in 1970 when
Senator Gaylord Nelson expressed concern about environmental degradation.
- The theme of 'World Earth Day' 2022: "Invest in
our planet"
48. Recently the Karnataka government has announced
to rename 'Shivamoga Airport' after which Chief Minister?
- BS Yediyurappa
- The Karnataka government has announced to rename
'Shivamoga Airport' after former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.
- Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- Formation: 01 November 1956
- CM: Basavaraj Bommai
- Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
49. On which day 'National Investigation Agency
Day' (NIA Day) has been celebrated recently?
- April 21
- The 'National Investigation Agency' (NIA) is
celebrating its 13th Raising Day this time, which is celebrated every year
on the 21st of April as 'National Investigation Agency Day' (NIA Day).
- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is India's
primary counter-terrorism task force.
- NIA: National Investigation Agency
- Established: 2009
- HQ: New Delhi
- Director-General: Kuldeep Singh
50. Recently who has been honored with the 'John F.
Kennedy Profile in Courage Award'?
- Volodymyr Zelensky
- Ukraine's President Zelensky has been awarded the
'John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award' for defending democracy.
- The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation said he was
chosen because he "martialled the spirit, patriotism and tireless
sacrifice of the Ukrainian people in a fight for life or death for their
country."
- Ukraine
- Capital: Kyiv
- Currency: Ukrainian Hryvnia
- President: Volodymyr Zelenskyy
51. Recently CBDT and CBIC have tied up with which
bank for tax collection?
- Dhanlaxmi Bank
- Dhanlaxmi Bank has signed an MoU with the Central
Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and
Customs (CBIC) for the collection of taxes.
- CBDT: Central Board of Direct Taxes
- Formation: 1944
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Jagannath Bidyadhar Mohapatra
- CBIC: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
- Established: 01 January 1964
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Vivek Johri
52. Which Indian cricketer has been chosen as the
'Wisden's Five Fast Cricketer of the Year' recently?
- Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah
- India captain Rohit Sharma and pacer Jasprit Bumrah
have been named among the five players in Wisden's 'Cricketers of the
Year' for the 2022 edition of the Almanack.
- Apart from these two, the list also includes New
Zealand batsman Devon Conway, England pacer Ollie Robinson, and Proteas
women's star Dane van Niekerk.
53. Recently who has been chosen as the new 'Global
Peace Ambassador 2022'?
- Babita Singh
- Entrepreneur Babita Singh has been appointed as the
Global Peace Ambassador for Promoting Peace through Education, Sports,
Art, Culture, and Diplomacy at the India International Conclave 2022
organized in association with the 'Asia Africa Consortium' (AAC) held in
Shangrila, New Delhi. honored in.
54. Recently which country has successfully
test-fired the 'Satan 2' Sarmat missile?
- Russia
- One of the world's most powerful missiles 'Satan 2'
Sarmat missile has been successfully test-fired by Russia.
- Russia's space agency is named 'Roscosmos'.
- Russia
- Capital: Moscow
- Currency: Russian Ruble
- Prime Minister: Mikhail Mishustin
- President: Vladimir Putin
55. Which initiative has been recently launched by
India Post Payments Bank for financial inclusion and innovation?
- Fincluvation
- India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has launched a joint
initiative called FinCluvation to collaborate with the fintech startup
community.
- India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) is a 100%
government-owned entity under the Department of Posts (DOP).
- IPPB: India Post Payments Bank
- IPPB Established: 2018
- IPPB HQ: New Delhi
- IPPB Tagline: Your Bank at Your Doorstep
- IPPB Chairman: Pradip Kumar Bisoi
- IPPB MD & CEO: J. Venkatramu
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