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Weekly Current Affairs: 28 March-03 April 2022
1. Recently who has been elected as the first woman
speaker of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly?
- Ritu Khanduri
1.
After the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP) in the assembly elections held in Uttarakhand, 'Ritu Khanduri' has been
made the first woman speaker of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly.
2.
As the new Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, 'Pushkar
Singh Dhami' has been administered the oath of Chief Minister for the second
time in a row.
- Uttarakhand
- Capital: 1. Dehradun(winter) 2. Gairsain (Summer)
- Formation: 09 November 2000
- Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Governor: Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh
2. Recently the Government of India has signed an
agreement with which country for development in the field of education?
- Maldives
1.
Recently, during the visit of the Union External
Affairs Minister to the Maldives, an agreement has been signed between the two
countries for development in the field of education.
2.
Union External Affairs Minister: S Jaishankar
- Maldives
- Capital: Male
- Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa
- President: Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
3. Where has the 'National Culture Festival 2022'
been inaugurated recently?
- Andra Pradesh
- The 'National Culture Festival 2022' has been
inaugurated by the current Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Vishwa Bhushan
Harichandan.
- The objective of the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav is
to preserve, promote and popularize the rich, cultural, heritage of India.
- Union Minister of Culture and Tourism: Shri G.
Kishan Reddy
4. Which Indian badminton player has recently won
the women's singles title of 'Swiss Open 2022'?
- PV Sindhu
- Well-known Indian badminton player PV Sindhu has won
the women's singles title of 'Swiss Open 2022'.
- The 'Swiss Open 2022' was organized in Basel,
Switzerland.
5. Which airport has been honored with the
"COVID Champion Award" recently?
- Cochin International Airport
- The 'Cochin International Airport' of Kerala has
been awarded the "Covid Champion Award" by the Union Civil
Aviation Minister.
- The award has been given in recognition of the
precautions taken and the rules implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic
at the 'Cochin International Airport'.
- Union Minister of Civil Aviation: Jyotiraditya
Scindia
6. According to the recently released report by the
United Nations, which has become the most 'noise polluted' city in the world?
- Dhaka
1.
According to the 'Annual Frontier Report 2022'
released by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), the capital of
Bangladesh 'Dhaka' has become the most 'noise polluted' city in the world.
2.
According to the 'Annual Frontier Report 2022',
Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh has become the second most 'noise polluted' city in
the world in India.
- UNEP: United Nations Environment Program
- Established: 05June1972
- HQ: Nairobi, Kenya
- Executive Director: Inger Andersen
7. Recently who has been awarded the 'Stockholm
Water Prize 2022'?
- Wilfred Brutsaert
- Renowned American hydrologist Wilfred Brutsaert,
also known as Mr. Evaporation, has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize
2022.
- Wilfried Brutsaert has been awarded the 'Stockholm
Water Prize 2022' for his groundbreaking work in measuring environmental
evapotranspiration, helping to accurately predict the impact of climate
change on local rainfall patterns and water sources.
8. Which program has been launched recently to
impart skill training to Indians abroad?
- TEJAS
1.
'Tejas' program has been launched by the Union
Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur at Dubai Expo, UAE to provide skill training
to Indians abroad.
2.
Under the 'Tejas' program, 10,000 Indians will be
provided with related skill training in the initial phase.
3.
TEJAS: Training for Emirates Jobs and Skills
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Capital: Abu Dhabi
- Currency: UAE Dirham
- Crown Prince: Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
9. Recently who has been sworn in as the new Chief
Minister of Goa?
- Pramod Sawant
1.
Pramod Sawant has been sworn in as the Chief Minister
of the state for the second consecutive time after the victory of the Bharatiya
Janata Party (BJP) in the recently concluded assembly elections in Goa.
- Goa
- Capital: Panji
- CM: Pramod Sawant
- Governor: PS Sreedharan Pillai
10. Which film has been selected as the best film
in the "94th Academy Awards 2022" ceremony held recently?
- CODA
1.
The "94th Academy Awards 2022" ceremony
was held in Los Angeles, USA on March 27, 2022.
2.
The 'Academy Awards' popularly known as 'Oscars'
are awards given for artistic and technical merit in the film industry.
3.
The 'Oscar Awards' are considered worldwide one of
the most prestigious and important awards in the entertainment industry.
4.
The 'Academy Award' or the 'Oscar Award', awarded
annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), is
international recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements.
Some other important awards of "94th Academy Awards 2022" are as
follows:-
- Best Film: Koda (CODA)
- Best Actor: Will Smith (for 'King Richard')
- Best Actress: Jessica Chastain (for The Eyes of
Tammy Faye)
- Best Director: Jane Campion (for The Power of the
Dog)
- Best Animated Feature Film: Encanto
11. On which day 'World Theater Day' has been
celebrated recently?
- March 27
- World Theater Day is celebrated every year on 27
March by the International Theater Institute (ITI).
- It is supported by theatre/theatre communities
around the world. This year, the World Theater Day celebrations are
focused on the youth, the coming generation, and emerging artists.
12. Recently on which day did the neighboring
country Bangladesh has celebrated its Independence Day?
- March 26
1.
Bangladesh became independent from Pakistan on 26
March 1971 with the help of the Indian Army.
2.
Every year on 6th December 'Friendship Day' is
celebrated between India and Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh
- Capital: Dhaka
- PM: Sheikh Hasina
- President: Abdul Hamid
13. Who has recently won the 'Saif Under-18 Women's
Championship 2022'?
- Bharat
- The Indian Under-18 Women's team has won the 'Saif
Under-18 Women's Championship 2022' by defeating Bangladesh.
- SAFF: South Asian Football Federation Championship
- Formation: 1997
- HQ: Dhaka, Bangladesh
- President: Kazi Salahuddin
14. Recently who has been re-elected as the head of
the Badminton Association of India (BAI)?
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Presently Chief Minister of Assam state 'Himanta
Biswa Sarma' has been re-elected as the head of the Badminton Association
of India (BAI).
- BAI: Badminton Association of India
- Formation: 1934
- HQ: New Delhi
- President: Himanta Biswa Sarma
15. Recently who has been appointed as the new
Director-General of 'International Labor Organization' (ILO)?
- Gilbert F. Hongbo
- Gilbert F. Hongbo has been appointed as the new
Director-General of the International Labor Organization (ILO).
- ILO: International Labor Organization
- Established: 1919
- HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
- Director-General: Gilbert F. Hongbo
16. In which state India's first "steel
road" has been built recently?
- Gujarat
1.
India's Diamond City, Surat, has become the first
city in India to get a road made of steel waste.
2.
This achievement has been achieved by ArcelorMittal
Nippon Steel India along with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
(CSIR) and Central Road Research Institute (CRRI).
- Gujarat
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- Capital: Gandhinagar
- CM: Bhupendra Patel
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
17. Where has the 'National Para Athletics
Championship' been started recently?
- Odisha
1.
The 20th 'National Para Athletics Championship' has
been started from 28 to 31 March 2022 at Kalinga Stadium, Odisha.
- Odisha
- Capital: Bhubaneswar
- Formation: 01 April 1936
- CM: Naveen Patnaik
- Governor: Ganeshi Lal
18. Recently which state has secured first place in
the 'National Water Award 2022'?
- Uttar Pradesh
- The third 'National Water Award' organized at Vigyan
Bhawan, New Delhi has been distributed by the President, Shri Ram Nath
Kovind.
- In the 'National Water Awards 2022', Uttar Pradesh
has stood first, Rajasthan second, and Tamil Nadu third.
- In the Institutional category 'Shri Mata Vaishno
Devi Shrine Board' has won the first prize in 'The National Water Award
2022'.
- The first 'National Water Award' was started in the
year 2018 by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti.
19. Recently who has been appointed as the director
of 'Forest Research Institute' (FRI)?
- Renu Singh
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer 'Dr. Renu
Singh' has been appointed as the Director of 'The Forest Research
Institute' (FRI).
- Forest Research Institute (FRI) Forest Research
Institute is a natural resource service training institute of the Indian
Council of Forestry Research and Education and an institution in the field
of forestry research in India for the Indian Forest Service cadres and all
State Forest Service cadres.
20. Recently who has been sworn in as the new Prime
Minister of Malta?
- Robert Abella
- Robert Abela has been sworn in as the new Prime
Minister of Malta.
- Malta
- Capital: Valletta
- Currency: Euro
- PM: Robert Abela
21. Recently who has won the title of 'Saudi Arabia
Grand Prix 2022'?
- Max Verstappen
- Max Verstappen defeated Charles Leclerc of Ferrari,
who finished second.
- Max Verstappen is a Red Bull racing driver from the
Netherlands.
- The 'Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2022' was held in
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
22. Recently who has been honored with the 'Time
100 Impact Award'?
- Deepika Padukone
- Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has been honored
with the 'Time 100 Impact Award' for her contribution to mental health
awareness.
- Deepika Padukone is also the founder of the
"LiveLoveLaugh Foundation", which helps create awareness about
mental health.
- Time is an American newspaper and website company.
23. Which military exercise has been organized
recently between the armies of the US and the Philippines?
- Balikatan 2022
1.
The largest-ever joint military exercise 'Balikatan
2022' has been conducted by the armies of the US and the Philippines.
- Philippines
- Capital: Manila
- Currency: Philippine Peso
- :
- US President: Joe Biden (46th)
- US Capital: Washington DC
24. Who has won the recently held 'Obaidullah Khan
Hockey Cup'?
- Railway
1.
The team of Railways has won the 'Obaidulla Khan
Hockey Cup' organized in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- 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.
- Establishment March of Railway Board
- Railway Board was established in March 1905.
- total in Indian railways
- There are a total of 18 railway zones (including
Kolkata Metro) in the 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
25. Which airport has been honored with the
"COVID Champion Award" recently?
- Cochin International Airport
- The 'Cochin International Airport' of Kerala has
been awarded the "Covid Champion Award" by the Union Civil
Aviation Minister.
- The award has been given in recognition of the
precautions taken and the rules implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic
at the 'Cochin International Airport'.
- Union Minister of Civil Aviation: Jyotiraditya
Scindia
26. Which Indian badminton player has recently won
the women's singles title of 'Swiss Open 2022'?
- PV Sindhu
- Well-known Indian badminton player PV Sindhu has won
the women's singles title of 'Swiss Open 2022'.
- The 'Swiss Open 2022' was organized in Basel,
Switzerland.
27. Recently who has been elected as the first
woman speaker of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly?
- Ritu Khanduri
1.
After the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP) in the assembly elections held in Uttarakhand, 'Ritu Khanduri' has been
made the first woman speaker of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly.
2.
As the new Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, 'Pushkar
Singh Dhami' has been administered the oath of Chief Minister for the second
time in a row.
- Uttarakhand
- Capital: 1. Dehradun(winter) 2. Gairsain (Summer)
- Formation: 09 November 2000
- Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Governor: Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh
28. Recently which state government has announced
to launch of 'Vinay Samarsya Yojana'?
- Karnataka
1.
The Karnataka State Government has announced the
launch of 'Vinay Samarsya Yojana' with an aim to eradicate untouchability in
village panchayats across the state.
2.
'Vinay Samarsya Yojana' will be launched by the
Karnataka government on April 14 on the occasion of the birth anniversary of
'Bhimrao Ambedkar', who is called the father of the Indian Constitution.
3.
Untouchability is abolished by Article 17 of the
Indian Constitution and its practice in any form is prohibited.
4.
The literal meaning of untouchability is not to
touch. It is also called the 'touch-touch' problem in common language.
- Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- Formation: 01 November 1956
- CM: Basavaraj Bommai
- Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
29. Who has topped as the Most Valuable Celebrity
in India in the recent 'Duff & Phelps Celebrity Brand Valuation Report
2021'?
- Virat Kohli
- Cricketer Virat Kohli' has topped as the Most
Valuable Celebrity in India for the fifth time in the 'Duff & Phelps
Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2021' with $185.7 million.
- In this list, actor Ranbir Kapoor is second, actor
Akshay Kumar is third, actress Alia Bhatt is fourth, and cricketer
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is at fifth place.
- Duff & Phelps is a multinational financial
consulting firm based in New York City.
30. Where has the 5th "BIMSTEC Summit"
been organized recently?
- Colombo
1.
The 5th "BIMSTEC Summit" has been
organized in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.
2.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has participated
in the 5th "BIMSTEC Summit" in a virtual way.
- BIMSTEC: The Bay of Bengal Initiative for
Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
- Established: 6 June 1997
- HQ: Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Members: India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand,
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan
31. Recently who has been appointed as the new
chairman of ASSOCHAM?
- Sumant Sinha
- Sumant Sinha, the founder and CEO of 'Renew Power',
has taken over as the new chairman of ASSOCHAM.
- ASSOCHAM: Associated Chambers of Commerce and
Industry of India
- Established: 1920
- HQ: New Delhi
- President: Sumant Sinha
32. Recently who has won the title of 'Delhi
International Open Chess Tournament 2022'?
- Arjun Erigasi
- 'Arjun Arigasi' has won the title of '19th Delhi
International Open Chess Tournament 2022' that was held at Tivoli Garden
in New Delhi.
33. Recently the 'living root bridges' of which
state have been listed in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
- Meghalaya
1.
Meghalaya's 'living root bridges' have been listed
in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
2.
A living root bridge is a type of simple suspension
bridge formed by the method of shaping a tree from the roots of living plants
across a stream or river.
3.
These bridges are locally known as "Jingqiang
Zari".
4.
The 'Ficus elastica' tree is used to make living
bridges in Cherrapunji, India.
- Meghalaya
- Capital: Shillong
- CM: Conrad K. Sangma
- Governor: Satya Pal Malik
34. Recently what percentage of India's GDP growth
rate has been estimated by the rating agency 'ICRA' for the financial year
2022-23?
- 7.2%
- Rating agency 'ICRA' has lowered India's GDP growth
rate for the fiscal year 2022-23 to 7.2% from its earlier estimate of
8.0%.
- ICRA is an Indian rating agency of Moody's
Corporation based in Gurgaon.
35. Recently who has been selected for the 'Best
Domestic Airlines Award 2021' in 'Wings India 2022'?
- Star Air
- Under the "UDAN scheme" run by the central
government, Wings India 2022 has been selected for the 'Best Domestic
Airlines Award 2021'.
- Star Air is an Indian commuter airline based at
Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore, Karnataka.
- It started operations in January 2019, under the
UDAN scheme of the central government, serving the state of Karnataka as
well as neighboring Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan,
Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra.
- UDAN: Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik
36. Who has recently won the 'BBC Indian Sports
Women of the Year Award 2021'?
- Mirabai Chanu
1.
Noted Indian female weightlifter, 'Mirabai Chanu'
has been honored with the 'BBC Indian Sports Women of the Year Award 2021'.
2.
Former Weightlifter for 'BBC Life Time Achievement
Award 2021'. Karnam Malleswari has been selected.
3.
Shefali Verma of Indian women's cricket team has
been selected for 'BBC Emerging Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2021'.
- BBC: British Broadcasting Corporation
- Founded: 14 November 1922
- HQ: London, England
- Director: Fran Unsworth
37. Recently the former Chief Minister of Sikkim
state has passed away, what is his name?
- B.B. Gurung
- Former Chief Minister of Sikkim, B.B. Gurung has
passed away at the age of 92.
- Sikkim
- Capital: Gangtok
- CM: Prem Singh Tamang
- Governor: Ganga Prasad
38. What is the rank of India in the recently
released list of 'Hurun Global Under-40 Self-Made Billionaires 2022'?
- 4th
- India ranks fourth with 8 self-made billionaires in
the list of 'Hurun Global Under-40 Self-Made Billionaires 2022'.
- In the list of 'Hurun Global Under-40 Self-Made
Billionaires 2022' the United States with 37 self-made billionaires is at
the first, and China with 25 billionaires is second.
- In the personal category, Facebook CEO Mark
Zuckerberg, under 40, is the world's richest self-made billionaire with a
net worth of $76 billion.
39. Which state has recently won the 'National
Para-Swimming Championship 2022'?
- Maharashtra
1.
The swimming team of Maharashtra has won the 21st
'National Para-Swimming Championship 2022'.
2.
The 21st 'National Para-Swimming Championship 2022'
has been organized at 'Maharana Pratap Khel Village' in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- CM: Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
40. Recently on which day did Rajasthan state has
celebrated its foundation day?
- March 30
1.
The state of Rajasthan was established on this day
i.e. 30 March 1949.
2.
Rajasthan has celebrated its 73rd foundation day on
30 March 2022.
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- Formation: 30 March 1949
- CM: Ashoke Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
41. Which state government has recently launched a
scheme to give 'personal loans' to prisoners?
- Maharashtra
1.
The Government of Maharashtra has launched a scheme
to provide personal loans to prisoners with the aim to improve the living
standards of the families of prisoners.
2.
Under the scheme, Maharashtra State Cooperative
Bank will give loans up to Rs 50,000 at an interest rate of 7 percent.
3.
This scheme will be implemented on a pilot basis in
Yerwada Central Jail, Pune.
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- CM: Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
42. Which bilateral naval exercise has been
organized between the navies of India and France recently?
-> Varun
1.
The 20th edition of 'Varuna', a bilateral naval
exercise between the Indian and French Navies, is being conducted in the
Arabian Sea from 30 March - 03 April 22.
- Indian Navy
- Established: 26 January 1950
- Navy Chief: R Hari Kumar
- Navy Day: 4 December
- :
- France
- Capital: Paris
- Currency: Euro, CPF Franc
- President: Emmanuel Macron
43. Which one has become the best hospital in India
in the list of best hospitals released by 'Newsweek' recently?
- Medanta Gurugram
- 'Medanta Gurugram' has been recognized
as India's best private hospital for the third time in a row in the
'Newsweek World's Best Hospitals 2022' survey.
44. Recently, internationally renowned footballer
'Miguel Van Damme' has passed away, he is the footballer of which country?
- Belgium
- A well-known Belgian footballer has died at the age
of 28 due to health-related reasons.
- Belgium
- Capital: Brussels
- Currency: Euro
45. Recently who has won the 'BBC Indian Sports
Women of the Year Award 2021'?
- Mirabai Chanu
1.
Noted Indian female weightlifter, 'Mirabai Chanu'
has been honored with the 'BBC Indian Sports Women of the Year Award 2021'.
2.
Former Weightlifter for 'BBC Life Time Achievement
Award 2021'. Karnam Malleswari has been selected.
3.
Shefali Verma of the Indian women's cricket team
has been selected for 'BBC Emerging Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2021'.
- BBC: British Broadcasting Corporation
- Founded: 14 November 1922
- HQ: London, England
- Director: Fran Unsworth
46. Recently which state government has announced
to launch of 'Vinay Samarsya Yojana'?
- Karnataka
1.
The Karnataka State Government has announced the
launch of 'Vinay Samarsya Yojana' with an aim to eradicate untouchability in
village panchayats across the state.
2.
'Vinay Samarsya Yojana' will be launched by the
Karnataka government on April 14 on the occasion of the birth anniversary of
'Bhimrao Ambedkar', who is called the father of the Indian Constitution.
3.
Untouchability is abolished by Article 17 of the
Indian Constitution and its practice in any form is prohibited.
4.
The literal meaning of untouchability is not to
touch. It is also called the 'touch-touch' problem in common language.
- Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- Formation: 01 November 1956
- CM: Basavaraj Bommai
- Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
47. What is the rank of India in the recently
released list of 'Hurun Global Under-40 Self-Made Billionaires 2022'?
- 4th
- India ranks fourth with 8 self-made billionaires in
the list of 'Hurun Global Under-40 Self-Made Billionaires 2022'.
- In the list of 'Hurun Global Under-40 Self-Made
Billionaires 2022', the United States is first with 37 self-made
billionaires, and China is second with 25 billionaires.
- In the personal category, Facebook CEO Mark
Zuckerberg, under 40, is the world's richest self-made billionaire with a
net worth of $76 billion.
48. Who has topped as the Most Valuable Celebrity
in India in the recent 'Duff & Phelps Celebrity Brand Valuation Report
2021'?
- Virat Kohli
- Cricketer Virat Kohli' has topped as the Most
Valuable Celebrity in India for the fifth time in the 'Duff & Phelps
Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2021' with $185.7 million.
- In this list, actor Ranbir Kapoor is second, actor
Akshay Kumar is third, actress Alia Bhatt is fourth, and cricketer
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is at fifth place.
- Duff & Phelps is a multinational financial
consulting firm based in New York City.
49. Which state will host the 'National Table
Tennis Championship 2022'?
- Meghalaya
- The 83rd 'National Table Tennis Championship 2022'
will be hosted from April 18 to April 25, 2022, at SAI Indoor Training
Centre, NEHU in Shillong, capital of Meghalaya.
- Meghalaya
- Capital: Shillong
- CM: Conrad K. Sangma
- Governor: Satya Pal Malik
50. Which team has been awarded the 'Best Marching
contingent Trophy' recently?
- Indian Navy
1.
The marching crew of the Indian Navy has been
awarded the 'Best Marching Team Trophy' for Republic Day, 26 January 2022.
2.
Uttar Pradesh won the best tableau award for
Republic Day 2022 for one district one product and a display of Kashi
Vishwanath Dham.
- Indian Navy
- Established: 26 January 1950
- Navy Chief: R Hari Kumar
- Navy Day: 4 December
51. Which portal has been recently launched by the
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
- FASTER
1.
Chief Justice of India, NV Ramana has launched
'FASTER' to communicate Supreme Court interim orders, stay orders, bail orders,
etc. to the concerned authorities through a secure electronic communication
channel.
2.
The objective of 'FASTER': To eliminate delay in
the release of prisoners even after granting of bail by the Supreme Court.
- Supreme Court
- Chief Justice: 'NV Ramana'
- Establishment of Supreme Court: 26 January 1950
- At present, there are 25 High Courts in India.
- The 25th High Court of India has been established in
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
52. Recently which state's 'Shri Veerabhadra Swamy
Temple' has been added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage?
- Andra Pradesh
1.
The 'Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple and its stone
bull' of Andhra Pradesh has been added to the provisional list of UNESCO World
Heritage.
2.
Presently, there are 40 World Heritage Sites
located in India. Of these, 32 are cultural, 7 are natural, and 1 is mixed
(both cultural and natural), and India has the sixth-largest number of sites in
the world.
- UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
- Established: 16 November 1945, First session: 04
November 1946
- HQ: Paris, France
- Director-General: Audrey Azoulay
53. In which state 'Utkal Divas' has been
celebrated recently?
- Odisha
- Every year on 1st April, 'Utkal Divas or Odisha Day'
is celebrated in the state on the occasion of the foundation day of the
state of Orissa.
- Odisha
- Capital: Bhubaneswar
- Formation: 01 April 1936
- CM: Naveen Patnaik
- Governor: Ganeshi Lal
54. Recently who has become the highest
wicket-taker in the history of IPL?
- Dwayne Bravo
1.
Dwayne Bravo, playing in the Chennai Super Kings
(CSK) team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, has overtaken Lasith
Malinga (170) to become the highest wicket-taker in IPL history with 171
wickets.
- The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL)
2022 is being organized entirely in India and in view of the Kovid 19 epidemic,
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.
55. Recently which has become the first Covid-free
state or union territory of India?
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands has become the first
state or union territory of India to become officially free from the
Covid-19 infection, with the concerned administration reporting zero
active cases in the islands at present.
- Andaman and Nicobar
- Formation: 01 November 1956
- Capital: Port Blair
56. On which day 'International Transgender
Visibility Day' has been observed recently?
- March 31
- International Transgender Visibility Day is observed
every year on 31st March.
- International Transgender Day of Visibility is an
annual event on 31 March dedicated to helping transgender people celebrate
their contribution to society and raise awareness of the discrimination
faced by transgender people around the world.
57. Recently a bill has been passed in the Lok
Sabha to merge the three municipal corporations of which mahanager?
- Delhi
- The objective of this bill is to ensure a robust
mechanism for coordinated planning and optimum utilization of resources
and to bring in better governance.
- Delhi
- Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal
- Lieutenant Governor: Anil Baijal
- Delhi Police Commissioner: Rakesh Asthana
- Lokayukta: Harish Chanra Mishra
58. Recently 'Founders Hub Platform' has been
launched by?
- Microsoft
1.
Microsoft has launched the 'Founders Hub Platform'
to promote startups in India, including technology and equipment support of USD
300,000 from tech giants and partners.
2.
India is the third-largest ecosystem for startups
globally, after the United States and China.
- Microsoft: MS
- Microsoft CEO & Chairman: Satya Nadella
- Established: 04 April 1975
- Head Quarter: Redmond, Washington, USA
59. Recently who has been appointed as the chairman
of the Payments Council of India (PCI)?
- Vishwas Patel
1.
Vishwas Patel has been re-elected as the Chairman
of the Payments Council of India (PCI).
2.
Payment Council of India is the apex industry for
digital operators in India's payment and settlement system which operates under
the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).
- PCI: Payment Council of India
- Founded: 2013
- HQ: Mumbai
60. The recently released book 'The Tiger of Drass' is
authored by?
- Meena Nair
- The book 'The Tiger of Drass' is
written by Meena Nair and Himmat Singh Shekhawat.
- The book 'The Tiger of Drass' tells
about Indian Army officer Anuj Nair who served as a brave
officer in the Indian Army from 1997 to 1999.
- Anuj Nair was posthumously awarded the 'Maha Vir
Chakra' after being martyred in the Kargil War of 1999.
61. Recently who has become the largest DTH platform in
India?
- DD Free Dish
- According to the Union Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting, 'DD Fresh Dish' has become the largest DTH
platform in India.
- As of March 2022, 'DD Freshdish' has 43 million
subscribers.
- DD Free Dish (formerly known as DD Direct Plus) is
an Indian free-to-air satellite television provider. It is owned by
Doordarshan.
62. Recently, how much amount has been allocated by the
central government for the 'Jal Jeevan Mission'?
- ₹40000 crore
- An amount of ₹ 40000 crores has been allocated by
the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti for the proper implementation of
the Jal Jeevan Mission.
- The Jal Jeevan Mission was announced by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi on 15 August 2019. This mission will fulfill the
goal of providing pure drinking water to every household in all remote
villages of India by 2024.
- Union Minister of Jal Shakti: Shri Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat
63. Recently the Central Government has announced an
exemption from which states 'Armed Forces Special Powers Act' (AFSPA)?
- Nagaland, Assam, and Manipur
- The central government has decided to de-escalate
the disturbed areas under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act
(AFSPA) in Nagaland, Assam, and Manipur.
- The AFSPA Act, 1958 provides special powers to the
armed forces in the areas of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya,
Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.
- AFSPA: Armed Forces Special Power Act
64. How long has 'Blindness Prevention Week' been
celebrated recently?
-> 1-7 April
- To spread awareness about blindness, 'Blindness
Prevention Week 2022' is being celebrated by the Government of
India from 1st April to 7th April.
- The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness
Week was established in 1960 with Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajkumari Amrit
Kaur being the founding patrons.
- 2022 has been declared as the 'Year of the
Children's Vision' to spread awareness about blindness.
65. Recently by which state government 'Nandini Ksheera
Samridhi Sahakari Bank' has been established?
- Karnataka
- Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has set up
'Nandini Ksheera Samriddhi Sahakari Bank' to help milk producers.
- Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- Formation: 01 November 1956
- CM: Basavaraj Bommai
- Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
66. Recently which state government has started
'Talli-Bidda Express' to help pregnant women?
- Andra Pradesh
- Andhra Pradesh government launched the 'YSR
Talli-Bidda Express', a dedicated transport facility for new mothers
delivery in government hospitals.
- The service is coordinated by a 102/108 call center
which operates 24X7.
- Andhra Pradesh
- Capital: 1. Amaravati (Legislative: Legislative) 2.
Visakhapatnam (Executive: Executive) 3. Kurnool (Judicial: Judicial)
- CM: Y. S. JaganMohan Reddy
- Governor: Biswabhusan Harichandan
67. Recently who has been appointed as its new brand
ambassador by digital health care platform 'PharmaEasy'?
- Aamir Khan
- Digital healthcare platform 'PharmEasy' has roped in
film star 'Aamir Khan' as its brand ambassador.
- PharmEasy is an Indian healthcare app and e-commerce
platform for consumers involved in the sale of online medicines,
diagnostics, telehealth, and online doctor consultation services.
68. Recently who has been appointed as the new Managing
Director of Delhi Metro?
- Vikas Kumar
- Vikas Kumar has been appointed
as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Delhi Metro
Rail Corporation (DMRC) with effect from April 1, 2022.
- DMRC: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
- Established: 03 May 1995
- Service Started: 24 December 2002
- HQ: New Delhi
- CMD: Vikash Kumar
69. Recently with which neighboring country rail service
has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi?
- Nepal
- The rail service between the two countries has been
inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and his Nepalese
counterpart on the arrival of Nepal's Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba in
India.
- This rail service between India and Nepal will
provide service from Jaynagar in Bihar to Kurtha in Janakpur in Nepal.
- With this, the Indian RupayCard service has also
been launched in Nepal.
- Nepal
- Capital: Kathmandu
- Currency: Nepali Rupee
- PM: Sher Bahadur Deuba
- President: Vidyadevi Bhandari
70. On which day 'World Autism Awareness Day' has been
observed recently?
- April 2
- UNGA has unanimously declared April 2 as 'World
Autism Awareness Day' to highlight the need to help improve the
quality of life of people with autism.
- This year is the 15th annual World Autism Awareness
Day.
- Autism is a lifelong neurological condition that
appears during early childhood, regardless of gender, race, or
socioeconomic status.
- The term autism spectrum refers to a range of
characteristics.
- Theme of 'World Autism Awareness Day' 2022:
'Inclusion in the Workplace'
71. On which day 'International Children's Book Day' has
been celebrated recently?
- April 2
- Families around the world. International Children's
Book Day is observed every year on 2 April to encourage teachers and
children to participate in reading programs in their local communities.
- The theme of 'International Children's Book Day'
2022: 'Stories are wings that help you soar every day' ('Stories are wings
that help you soar every day')
72. With which country has the Government of India
recently signed an agreement for economic cooperation and business development?
- Australia
- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Union
Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal have signed an
agreement with Australia for economic cooperation and trade development in
the virtual talks.
- Australia
- Capital: Canberra
- Currency: Australian Dollar
- PM: Scott Morrison
73. Recently in which state 'Gudi Pavada' has been
celebrated as New Year?
- Maharashtra
- Marathi New Year's Day, Gudi Padwa, is
being celebrated with full enthusiasm and joy on 2nd April.
- This day is celebrated as the first day of Chaitra
Navratri in North India and 'Ugadi' in Andhra Pradesh.
- Gudi Padwa is also known as Samvatsara Padvo and
literally means the first day of the new Samvat.
- Gudi Padwa derives its name from two words – 'Gudi',
meaning flag or symbol of Lord Brahma, and 'Padwa' meaning the first day
of the phase of the moon.
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- CM: Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
74. Recently which state has become the largest
vegetable-producing state in India?
- Uttar Pradesh
- According to the recently released report, Uttar
Pradesh has become the largest vegetable-producing state in India, surpassing
West Bengal in terms of maximum vegetable production in the crop year
2021-22.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
75. Recently which state government has launched the
'Mukhyamantri Horticulture Insurance Scheme'?
- Haryana
- Haryana State Government has launched the 'Mukhyamantri
Horticulture Insurance Scheme' to provide fair compensation to
the farmers of the state in case of crop failure.
- Haryana
- Capital: Chandigarh
- CM: Manohar Lal Khattar
- Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya
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