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Weekly Current Affairs: 04-10 April 2022
1. Which website has been launched by the central
government to make it easier to visit temples in India?
- Temple 360
- Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs
Meenakshi Lekhi has launched the website 'Temple 360' at an event
organized by the Ministry of Culture at IGNCA Amphitheater, Indira Gandhi
National Center for the Arts, New Delhi under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit
Mahotsav.
- 'Temple 360' is a website where one can visit the
temple of their choice anytime and from anywhere in India.
- Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs:
Meenakshi Lekhi
- Union Minister of Tourism and Culture: Shri G.
Kishan Reddy
2. Where has recently been announced to organize
'Asian Junior Under-20 Men and Women and Cadet Under-17 Boys and Girls Fencing
Championship 2023'?
- India
- India will host the 'Asian Junior Under-20 Men and
Women and Cadet Under-17 Boys and Girls Fencing Championship 2023' in
Ahmedabad next year.
- The Asian Junior Under-20 Men and Women and Cadet
Under-17 Boys and Girls Fencing Championship 2023 will be organized in
Ahmedabad from March to April 2023.
3. Which country has been given the host of the
'FIDE Olympiad 2022' event recently?
- India
- India has been given the hosting of the 'FIDE
Olympiad 2022' by the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
- 'FIDE Olympiad 2022' will be held in Chennai, Tamil
Nadu in India from 28 July to 14 August 2022.
4. Which mascot of 'FIFA World Cup 2022' has been
released recently?
- La'eeb
- La'eeb is an Arabic word that means super killed
player.
- 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
5. Recently which bank has been adjudged the best
performing bank in 'Self Help Group Linkage' (SHG Linkage)?
- HDFC bank
1.
HDFC Bank has been adjudged the best performing
bank in 'Self Help Group Linkage' (SHG Linkage) by the National Rural
Livelihood Mission (NRLM).
2.
The award was presented to HDFC Bank by the
Minister of Rural Development, Shri Giriraj Singh.
3.
Union Minister of Rural Development: Shri Giriraj
Singh
4.
SHG: Self Help Group
- HDFC Bank
- HQ: Mumbai
- MD & CEO: Shashidhar Jagadeesan
- Tagline: We Understand Your World
6. Recently who has become the youngest tennis
player to win the 'Miami Open Championship'?
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest tennis player
to win the Miami Open Championship at the age of just 18.
- Carlos Alcaraz is a famous tennis player from Spain.
7. On which day 'International Mine Awareness Day'
has been observed recently?
- April 4
- 'International Mine Awareness Day' is observed every
year on the 4th of April to raise awareness among people to support mine
work, to raise awareness about landmines, and to work towards the hazards
to human safety and their elimination. Is.
- The worldwide mine action community is led by the
United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS).
- The theme of 'International Mine Awareness Day'
2022: "Safe Ground, Safe Step, Safe Home" ("Safe Ground,
Safe Step, Safe Home")
8. Where has it been announced to organize the
'National Table Tennis Championship 2022' recently?
- Meghalaya
- The 83rd 'National Table Tennis Championship 2022'
will be organized in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya.
- Meghalaya
- Capital: Shillong
- CM: Conrad K. Sangma
- Governor: Satya Pal Malik
9. Which new variant of COVID-19 has been detected
by the World Health Organization (WHO) recently?
- XE
- A new variant of COVID-19 'XE' has been detected in
the United Kingdom by the World Health Organization (WHO).
- In the United Kingdom, the new variant 'XE' of
COVID-19 is believed to be more communicable than other COVID-19 variants.
- WHO: World Health Organization
- Established: 7 April 1948
- HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
- President: Tedros Adhanom
10. Which country has recently won the title of
'ICC Women's World Cup 2022'?
- Australia
- Australia's team has won the match by defeating
England in the final match of 'ICC Women's World Cup 2022'.
- The 'ICC Women's World Cup 2022' was hosted by New
Zealand.
- With this, Australia has become the most successful
team in the history of Cricket Women's World Cup with seven wins.
- ICC: International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Geoff Allardyce
11. Which mascot has been recently launched for
'Khelo India University Games 2021'?
- VEERA
- The mascot 'VEERA' for 'Khelo India University Games
2021' has been launched by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and
Minister of Youth and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur for the second
edition of 'Khelo India University Games'.
- Due to the delay caused by COVID-19, the 'Khelo
India University Games 2021' will now be held at the 'Sri Kanteerava
Stadium' in Bengaluru from April 24 to May 3, 2022.
- Youth and Sports Minister: Shri Anurag Singh Thakur
12. Recently which state government has announced
to set up 'Hobby Hubs' in schools?
- Delhi
1.
The Delhi government has set up 'Hobby Hubs' for
government schools to promote extra-curricular activities after school hours.
2.
The 'Hobby Hubs' will focus on promoting interest
in dance, music, technical, yoga, photography, radio jockeys, and other
activities.
- Delhi
- Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal
- Lieutenant Governor: Anil Baijal
- Delhi Police Commissioner: Rakesh Asthana
- Lokayukta: Harish Chanra Mishra
13. Who has been chosen as the 'Album of the Year'
at the recently held '64th Grammy Awards 2022' ceremony?
- We Are
- The '64th Grammy Awards 2022' has been organized in
Las Vegas, USA.
- The Grammy Award is an award presented by the
Recording Academy to recognize "outstanding achievement in the music
industry" of the United States.
- For the first time the 'Grammy Award' was presented
in the year 1959.
- The important awards of
'the 64th Grammy Awards 2022' are as follows:-
- Album of the Year: We Are
- Record of the Year: Leave the Door Open
- Song of the Year: Leave the Door Open
- Best Global Music Performance: Mohabbat (Anuj Aftab,
First Pakistani)
- Best Global Music Album: Mother Nature
14. Who has authored the recently released book
"Crunch Time: Narendra Modi's National Security Crisis"?
- Shriram Chaulia
- The book "Crunch Time: Narendra Modi's National
Security Crisis" has been released by the Minister of State for
External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi.
- The book analyzes the necessary decisions in the
country to protect India from security threats posed by external
adversaries and the decisions taken by Prime Minister Modi during the
crisis with China and Pakistan.
15. Recently what percentage of India's GDP growth
rate has been estimated by FICCI for the financial year 2022-23?
- 7.4%
- FICCI: Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce
& Industry
- FICCI Established: 1927
- HQ: New Delhi
- President: Sanjiv Mehta
- Director-General: Arun Chawla
16. Recently who has been honored with the 'Chameli
Devi Jain Award 2021'?
- Arefa Johri
- Mumbai-based journalist Arefa Johri was chosen as
the winner of the 'Chameli Devi Jain Award 2021' for Outstanding Female
Media person 2021.
- Established in 1982, the annual Chameli Devi Jain
Award is a prestigious recognition for women media persons in India who
have reported on topics such as social development, politics, equality, gender
justice, health, war and conflict, and consumer values.
17. According to the recently released report,
which state has topped the list with the lowest unemployment rate?
- Chhattisgarh
- According to the latest data released by the Central
Government's Center for Monitoring Indian Economy, Chhattisgarh has
secured the first position in the list with the lowest unemployment rate.
- In the list of states with the highest unemployment
rate, Haryana ranks first and Rajasthan second.
- According to this report, the unemployment rate in
India is 7.6%.
18. Which Indian American singer has recently won
the award for 'Best Children's Music Album' at the 'Grammy Awards 2022'?
- Falguni Shah
1.
The '64th Grammy Awards 2022' has been organized in
Las Vegas, USA.
2.
The Grammy Award is an award presented by the
Recording Academy to recognize "outstanding achievement in the music
industry" of the United States.
3.
For the first time the 'Grammy Award' was presented
in the year 1959.
The important awards of 'the 64th Grammy Awards 2022' are as follows:-
- Album of the Year: We Are
- Record of the Year: Leave the Door Open
- Song of the Year: Leave the Door Open
- Best Global Music Performance: Mohabbat (Anuj Aftab,
First Pakistani)
- Best Global Music Album: Mother Nature
19. Recently who has been re-elected as the new
Prime Minister of Hungary?
- Victor Orban
- As the new Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban
has become the longest-serving Prime Minister.
- Hungry
- Capital: Budapest
- Currency: Hungarian Forint
- PM: Viktor Orban
- President: Janos Ader (Next - Katalin Novak, from 10
May 2022)
20. Recently who has been announced to be appointed
as the new Foreign Secretary?
- Vinay Mohan Kwatra
- Indian Foreign Service officer and Indian Ambassador
to Nepal, 'Vinay Mohan Kwatra' has been announced as the new Foreign
Secretary.
- 'Vinay Mohan Kwatra' will replace Harshvardhan
Shringla who is due to retire on 30 April 2022.
- Cabinet Secretary: Rajiv Gauba
- Defense Secretary: Ajay Kumar
- Finance Secretary: T.V. Somnath
- Home Secretary: Ajay Kumar Bhalla
21. Recently well-known cricketer 'Ross Taylor' has
announced his retirement from international cricket, he is a cricketer from
which country?
- New Zealand
- New Zealand's well-known cricketer 'Ross Taylor' has
announced his retirement from international cricket.
- ICC: International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Geoff Allardyce
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- New Zealand
- Capital: Wellington
- Currency: New Zealand Dollar
- PM: Jacinda Ardern
22. In which state 'Gangaur Utsav' has been
celebrated recently?
- Rajasthan
- In Rajasthan, the festival of Gangaur was celebrated
with traditional reverence and gaiety throughout the state.
- Women prayed for happiness and prosperity by
worshiping Isar-Gaur i.e. Lord Shiva and Parvati in homes and temples.
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- Formation: 30 March 1949
- CM: Ashok Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
23. On which day 'National Maritime Day' has been
observed recently?
- April 5
- The 59th 'National Maritime Day' is being celebrated
in India.
- National Maritime Day is observed every year on 5
April to mark the importance of maritime in the global economy and the
safe and sound approach to transporting goods from one place to another
across the world.
- The day is celebrated to support the global economy
and to express gratitude toward the Indian Navy.
- National Maritime Day was first observed on 5 April
1964.
- The theme of 'National Maritime Day' 2022:
'Sustainable Shipping Beyond COVID-19'
24. Recently which bank has tied up with Border
Security Force (BSF)?
- State Bank of India (SBI)
1.
State Bank of India (SBI) has signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) with the Border Security Force for providing special
benefits through the Central Armed Police Salary Package (CAPSP) scheme.
2.
The MoU includes many facilities like child
education and marriage of the girl child of deceased BSF personnel.
3.
Personal accident (death) insurance service will be
provided for retired personnel.
- BSF: Border Security Force
- Formed: 01 December 1965
- HQ: New Delhi
- Director-General: Pankaj Kumar Singh
- Motto: Duty Unto Death
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- SBI: State Bank of India
- HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 01 July 1955
- Chairman: Dinesh Kumar Khara
25. Recently the Central Government's 'Stand-up
India Scheme' has completed 6 years, when was this scheme launched?
- 5 April 2016
- Stand-Up India was launched by the Government of
India to support entrepreneurship among women and SC and ST communities.
- The Stand-up India scheme has been extended till
2025.
- Stand-up India launched: on 5 April 2016
26. Recently in which state 13 new districts have
been created?
- Andra Pradesh
1.
Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched
13 new districts in the state, taking the total number of districts in Andhra
Pradesh to 26.
2.
Objective: To create a smooth and effective
delivery mechanism for better governance and transparency, welfare schemes
3.
The 13 new districts in Andhra Pradesh are as
follows: Parvathipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitaramaraju, Anakapalli, Kakinada,
Konaseema, Eluru, NTR, Palanadu, Bapatla, Nandyala, Sri Sathya Sai, Annamayya
and Tirupati.
- Andhra Pradesh
- Capital: 1. Amaravati (Legislative: Legislative) 2.
Visakhapatnam (Executive: Executive) 3. Kurnool (Judicial: Judicial)
- CM: Y. S. JaganMohan Reddy
- Governor: Biswabhusan Harichandan
27. Recently, the limit of 'Wage and Means
Advances' (WMA) for the states has been increased by the Reserve Bank of India?
- 47,010 crores
1.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to
reduce the 'Wage and Means Advances' (WMA) for states and union territories
from Rs 51,560 crore to Rs 47,010 crore.
2.
WMAs are temporary advances that RBI gives to the
government in case of any mismatch in receipts and payments.
3.
The WMA limit for the Government of India has been
fixed at Rs 1,50,000 crore for the first half of the financial year 2022-23.
- 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
28. Recently which state government has announced
to include Bhagavad Gita as a curriculum in schools?
- Himachal Pradesh
- It has been announced to include Bhagavad Gita as a
syllabus in all sections of Himachal Pradesh schools.
- With this, Himachal Pradesh has become the second
state in India after Gujarat to include 'Bhagavad Gita' as a curriculum in
all sections of schools.
- Himachal Pradesh
- Founded: 25 January 1971
- Capital: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
- CM: Jai Ram Thakur
- Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
29. Recently which state has started 'School Chalo
Abhiyan'?
- Uttar Pradesh
- To achieve the target of cent percent enrollment in
primary and middle schools of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi
Adityanath has started 'School Chalo Abhiyan' in 'The Shravasti district'.
- Through 'School Chalo Abhiyan', reaching door-to-door
in all areas of the state, all such children will be enrolled in the
school, who are unable to go to school due to some reason.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
30. Which state has recently launched the 'Kaval
Uthavi App'?
- Tamil Nadu
1.
'Kaval Uthavi App' has been launched by Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister MK Stalin to provide administrative support.
2.
It has 60 features that will help in getting police
assistance during any emergency.
3.
The app is used to send emergency alerts to the
Police Control Room so that immediate assistance can be obtained during any
crisis.
4.
To avail of this facility, people have to directly
call on 112/101/100 which will be connected to the Police Control Room.
- Tamil Nadu
- Capital: Chennai
- CM: MK Stalin
- Governor: RN Ravi
31. The well-known poet who was awarded the
'Pulitzer Prize' has passed away recently, what is his name?
- Richard Howard
- Renowned American poet and 'Pulitzer Prize' awarded
personality, 'Richard Howard' has passed away recently.
32. The recently released book “Birsa Munda-Tribal
Nayak” has been authored by?
- Pro. Alok Chakrawal
- The Union Minister for Education and Skill
Development Shri Dharmendra Pradhan presented Prof. Released the book
“Birsa Munda-Tribal Nayak” written by Alok Chakrawal (Vice-Chancellor,
Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur).
- This book is a comprehensive attempt to bring to the
fore the struggle of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and the contribution of forest
dwellers to the freedom movement.
33. Which awareness mascot has been recently
launched by the Union Environment Minister for plastic waste management in the
country?
- Prakriti ('Nature')
- In yet another step towards eliminating single-use
plastic, Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav has launched a mascot
“Prakriti” to spread more awareness about small changes that can be made
in sustainable lifestyles for a better environment. can be adopted.
- A target has been set to Eliminate Single-Use
Plastic (SUP) in a phased manner by 2022 in India.
34. On which day 'International Sports Day for
Development and Peace' has been celebrated recently?
- April 6
- International Sports Day for Development and Peace
(IDSDP) is observed on 6 April and highlights the importance of sports in
maintaining the fabric of society.
- This day, which takes place every year, recognizes
the positive impact of sporting activities on the peace and harmony of the
different communities that co-exist in this world.
- The theme of 'International Sports Day for
Development and Peace' 2022: 'Securing a Sustainable and Peaceful Future
for All: The Contribution of Sport' (Securing a Sustainable and Peaceful
Future for All: The Contribution of Sport)
35. Where has the 'Community Museum' been
inaugurated recently?
- Ladakh
- A community museum was opened in Gaya-Sasoma village
of Leh, Ladakh.
- The objective of this 'Community Museum': To preserve
and carry forward the rich cultural heritage of Ladakh for generations to
come.
- It is the first museum of its kind in India, which
has contributed a wide variety of articles and collections to establish a
community museum in a traditional Ladakhi house.
- Ladakh
- Capital: Leh
- Lt. Governor: Radha Krishna Mathur
36. Recently what percentage of India's GDP growth
rate has been estimated by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the financial
year 2022-23?
- 7.5%
- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected
India's GDP growth rate to be 7.5% for the fiscal year 2022-23 and 8.0%
for the fiscal year 2023-24.
- ADB: Asian Development Bank
- Established: 1966
- HQ: Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines
- President: Masatsugu Asakawa
37. Recently which state government has launched
'Him Prahari' scheme for ex-servicemen?
- Uttarakhand
- Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the
smooth implementation of the 'Him Prahari' scheme.
- The purpose of 'Him Prahari' is to cooperate with
the ex-servicemen and youth by stopping the migration of people from the
international border of the state.
- The estimated expenditure on 'Him Prahari' scheme is
Rs 5 crore 45 lakh.
- National Parks: Jim Corbett, Raja Ji, Nanda Devi,
Valley of Flowers, Govind, Gangotri National Park
- Uttarakhand
- Capital: 1. Dehradun(winter) 2. Gairsain (Summer)
- Formation: 09 November 2000
- Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Governor: Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh
38. Recently who has been re-elected as the new
President of Serbia?
- Alexander Vucic
- Aleksandar Vucic has been re-elected for another
term as the new President of Serbia.
- Serbia
- Capital: Belgrade
- Currency: Serbian Dinar
- PM: Ana Brnabic
- President: Alexander Vucic
39. Who has topped the list of 'Hurun Self-Made
Women in the World 2022' released recently?
- Wu Yajun
- Longfour co-founder Wu Yajun (China) has topped the
list of 'Hurun Self-Made Women in the World 2022'.
- In the list of 'Hurun Self-Made Women in the World
2022', China is at first, US second and United Kingdom third.
- Falguni Nair, founder and CEO of Nykaa is ranked
10th from India in the list of 'Hurun Self-Made Women in the World 2022'
with a net worth of $7.6 dollars.
40. Recently on which day the United Nations
General Assembly has observed 'International Day of Conscience'?
- April 5
- 'International Day of Conscience' works to remind
people to self-reflect, follow their conscience and do the right thing.
- 'International Day of Conscience' is celebrated
every year on 5 April and the first International Day of Conscience was
celebrated in 2020.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
41. According to the recently released billionaires
list 2022 by Forbes, who remains the richest person in the world?
- Elon Musk
- The private sector's American space agency 'SpaceX'
and Tesla Motors owner Elon Musk with a net worth of $219 billion
has remained in first place in the list of billionaires released by Forbes
in 2022.
- In the list of billionaires released by Forbes in 2022,
the owner of e-commerce company Amazon, Jeff Bezos is at
second place with a net worth of $171 billion.
- In the list of billionaires released by Forbes in
2022, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani is at
10th position with a net worth of $100.1 billion.
- Forbes: Forbes is an American business magazine
- Established: 15 September 1917
- HQ: New Jersey, USA
42. Recently who has been selected for 'Saraswati
Samman 2021'?
- Ramdarsh Mishra
- Renowned poet and litterateur Professor Ramdarash
Mishra has been selected by the KK Birla Foundation for
the prestigious 'Saraswati Samman 2021' for his poetry
collection 'Main To Yahan Hoon'.
- Established in 1991, it carries a citation, a
plaque, and a cash prize of ₹15 lakh.
43. On which day 'World Health Day' has been
observed recently?
- April 7
- World Health Day is celebrated on the 7th of April
every year on the initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO).
- The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about
health-related issues concerning people around the world.
- The theme of 'World Health Day' 2022: 'Our
Planet, Our Health'
- WHO: World Health Organization
- Established: 7 April 1948
- HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
- President: Tedros Adhanom
44. Where has it been announced to organize the
Santosh Trophy 2022 recently?
- Malappuram
1.
The 75th Santosh Trophy 2022 will be held in
Malappuram, Kerala from 16 April to 2 May 2022.
2.
The Senior National Football Championship or
Santosh Trophy is a football knock-out competition contested by regional state
associations and government institutions under the sport's governing body in
India, the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
- Kerala
- Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
- CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
- Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan
45. Where has the 'Yoga Mahotsav' been organized
recently?
- New Delhi
- The Ministry of AYUSH has organized 'Yoga Mahotsav'
at Red Fort in New Delhi to mark World Health Day on 7th April.
- Yoga Mahotsav marks the countdown to 75 days of the
International Day of Yoga.
- The 8th 'International Yoga Day 2022' will be
organized by the Ministry of AYUSH, the nodal ministry for International
Yoga Day.
- 'International Yoga Day' is celebrated every year on
21st June.
- Minister of AYUSH: Sarbananda Sonowali
46. Which bank has recently launched the Digital
Transformation Project 'Sambhav' (SMBHAV)?
- Union Bank of India
- Union Bank of India has launched a super-app named
'UnionNXT' and a digital transformation project 'SMBHAV'.
- Union Bank of India
- Established: 11 November 1919
- HQ: Mumbai
- Chairman: Rajkiran Rai G
47. Recently which country has become the 30th
member to join 'Disaster Resilient Infrastructure' (CDRI)?
- Madagascar
- Madagascar has become the 30th country to join the
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) launched by PM Modi
in September 2019.
- The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
(CDRI) is an international coalition of countries, United Nations (UN)
agencies, multilateral development banks, the private sector and academic
institutions, with the aim of promoting disaster-resilient infrastructure.
- It aims to promote research and knowledge sharing in
the areas of infrastructure risk management, standards, financing, and
recovery mechanisms.
- It was launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra
Modi at the 2019 United Nations Climate Action Summit in September 2019.
- CDRI Secretariat - New Delhi
48. Recently which state government has launched
'Mukhyamantri Udyami Kranti Yojana'?
- Madhya Pradesh
- 'Mukhyamantri Udyog Kranti Yojana' has been started
by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
- Under this scheme, the state government will provide
a loan of Rs 1 lakh to 50 lakh for MSME start-ups.
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
49. Where has 'Sarhul Mahotsav 2022' been
celebrated recently?
- Jharkhand
- In Jharkhand, 'Sarhul Mahotsav 2022' is celebrated
by the tribal communities of the local 'Sarna Dharma' as a new year
festival.
- Jharkhand
- Formation: 15 November 2000
- Capital: Ranchi
- CM: Hemant Soren
- Governor: Ramesh Bais
50. What is the name of the Tulip flower taken
during the visit of Indian President Shri Ram Nath Kovind to the Netherlands?
- 'Maitri'
1.
The special yellow-colored tulip flower taken from
India during the official visit of President Shri Ram Nath Kovind to the
Netherlands has been named 'Maitri'.
2.
Recently President Shri Ram Nath Kovind was on the
official visit to Turkmenistan and the Netherlands where various bilateral
issues were discussed and agreements were reached.
- Netherland
- Capital: Amsterdam
- Currency: Euro
- PM: Mark Rutte
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- Turkmenistan
- Capital: Ashgabat
- Currency: Turkmenistani Manat
- President: Serdar Berdimuhamedow
51. On which day 'World Table Tennis Day' has been
celebrated recently?
- April 6
- World Table Tennis Day is observed annually on 6
April to celebrate the universality and social inclusivity that table
tennis represents as well as the place it represents around the world.
- ITTF: International Table Tennis Federation
- Formation: 1926
- HQ: Lausanne, Switzerland
- President: Thomas Weikert
52. Which university has secured the first position in the recently
released 'QS World University Rankings 2022'?
- Oxford University
- United
Kingdom's 'Arts and Humanities: Oxford University' has secured first place
in the 12th 'QS World University Rankings 2022'.
- India's
IIT-Bombay is ranked 65th and IIT-Delhi 72nd in the 12th 'QS World
University Rankings 2022'.
53. Recently with whom has an agreement has been signed for doorstep
delivery of parcels by India Post?
- Railway
- For
better improvement in the service of the Indian Postal Service and for
doorstep delivery of parcels, India Post has tied up with Indian Railways.
- Indian
Post
- Established:
01 October 1854
- Jurisdiction:
Government of India, Department of Post, Ministry of Communication
- HQ: New
Delhi
- Secretary:
Vineet Pandey
:
- The
first train in India was run on 16 April 1853 between Bori Bunder station
in Bombay to Thane station for a distance of 34 km.
- Railway
Board was established in March 1905.
- There
are a total of 18 railway zones (including Kolkata Metro) in 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
54. Recently in which university chair has been established by the University
Grants Commission (UGC) in honor of 'Bhim Bhoi'?
- Guru Ghasidas University
1.
A chair has been established by the University
Grants Commission (UGC) in Delhi University and Guru Ghasidas University in
Chhattisgarh in honor of 'Bhim Bhoi'.
2.
The decision has been taken following the
suggestion of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to the UGC to conduct
extensive research on the life and philosophy of Odisha's saint-poet 'Bhim
Bhoi'.
- Union
Education Minister: Dharmendra Pradhan
- UGC: University
Grants Commission
- Formation:
28 December 1953
- HQ: New
Delhi
- Chairman:
Mamidala Jagdesh Kumar
55. Recently how much loan amount has been approved by the World Bank and
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for the 'Mission School of Excellence
Project' of the Gujarat Government?
- ₹7500 crore
1.
The World Bank and the Asian Infrastructure
Investment Bank (AIIB) will provide a loan of Rs 7,500 crore for the Gujarat
government's Mission School of Excellence project, which aims to improve the
quality of education in the state.
- World
Bank
- Established:
July 1944
- HQ:
Washington, D.C., United States
- President:
David Malpass
- Vice-President:
Junaid Kamal Ahmed (Bangladesh)
- :
- AIIB:
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- Formation:
16 January 2016
- HQ:
Beijing, China
- Members
(As of October 2021): 103
- President:
Jin Liqun
- Vice
President: Urjit Patel
56. Recently in the meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve
Bank of India it has been decided to keep key rates unchanged, what is the
'SLR' rate at present?
- 18%
1.
India's growth rate has been estimated at 7.2% by
RBI for the financial year 2022-23.
2.
The key rates as per the Reserve Bank of India's
Monetary Policy, February 2022 are as follows:-
3.
Repo Rate: 4%
4.
Reverse Repo Rate: 3.35%
5.
Bank Rate & MSF (Marginal Standing Facility) :
4.25%
6.
CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio): 4%
7.
SLR (Statutory Liquidity Ratio): 18%
- RBI HQ:
Mumbai
- Established:
1 April 1935
- Nationalization:
01 January 1949
- Governor
: Shaktikanta Das(25th)
- Deputy
Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael Devvrat Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao
4. T Rabi Sankar
57. Recently, 7 years of 'Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana' have been completed.
When was this scheme started?
- 2015
- PM
MUDRA: Pradhan Mantri-Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency
- Pradhan
Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) was launched on 8 April 2015 by Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi.
- The
bank will classify its customers into three categories and the maximum
loan amount allowed will be based on this category:
- Shishu
(Shishu): Loans allowed up to ₹50,000 (US$660)
- Kishore
(Kishore): Loans sanctioned up to ₹5 lakh (US$6,600)
- Tarun
(Tarun): Loans sanctioned up to ₹10 lakh (US$13,000)
58. Recently who has been appointed as the first black woman judge of the
US Supreme Court?
- Ketanji Brown Jackson
- Ketanji
Brown Jackson has been appointed as the first black woman judge of the US
Supreme Court.
- US
President: Joe Biden (46th)
- Vice
President: Kamala Harris
- US
Capital: Washington DC
59. Which country has recently successfully test-fired a new satellite
'Gawafen-3 03' for Earth observation?
- China
- New
satellite 'Gawafen-3 03' has been successfully tested by China for earth
observation.
- China's
space agency is named "CNSA".
- China
Capital: Beijing
- Currency:
Yuan or Renminbi
- President:
Xi Jinping
60. Which joint military exercise has been organized between India and
Kyrgyzstan recently?
- 'Khanjar 2022'
- The 9th
joint military exercise 'Khanjar 2022' between India and Kyrgyzstan has
concluded in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.
- Kyrgyzstan
- Capital:
Bishkek
- Currency:
Som
- President:
Sadyr Japarov
61. Recently, the ambitious scheme of the Central Government 'Atal
Innovation Mission' has been extended for how long?
- 2023
- The
Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission
(AIM) till March 2023.
- AIM
will work towards its intended goal of creating an innovation culture and
entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.
- The
targeted goals of the mission include setting up ten thousand Atal
Tinkering Labs, 101 Atal Incubation Centres, 50 Atal Community Innovation
Centers, and supporting 200 startups through the Atal New India Challenge.
- Atal
Innovation Mission (AIM) is a flagship initiative set up by NITI Aayog in
2016 to promote innovation and entrepreneurship across the country.
- AlM
aims to create and promote an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship
at schools, universities, research institutes, MSME, and industry levels
across the country.
62. According to the recently released billionaires list 2022 by Forbes,
who remains the richest person in the world?
- Elon Musk
- The
private sector's American space agency 'SpaceX' and Tesla Motors owner
Elon Musk with a net worth of $219 billion has remained in the first place
in the list of billionaires released by Forbes in 2022.
- In the
list of billionaires released by Forbes in 2022, the owner of e-commerce
company Amazon, Jeff Bezos is in second place with a net worth of $171
billion.
- In the
list of billionaires released by Forbes in 2022, Reliance Industries Chairman
Mukesh Ambani is in 10th position with a net worth of $100.1 billion.
- Forbes:
Forbes is an American business magazine
- Established:
15 September 1917
- HQ: New
Jersey, USA
63. Recently who has been selected for 'Saraswati Samman 2021'?
- Ramdarsh Mishra
- Renowned
poet and litterateur Professor Ramdarash Mishra has been selected by the
KK Birla Foundation for the prestigious 'Saraswati Samman 2021' for his
poetry collection 'Main To Yahan Hoon'.
- Established in 1991, it carries a citation, a plaque, and a cash prize of ₹15 lakh.
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