CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2022 April
CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2022 April: Questions & Answers for PSC, SSC, UPSC, RRB etc. Examinations
CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which state has approved the Renewable Energy Policy (2022-27)?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Karnataka
[C] Odisha
[D] Telangana
Answer: B [Karnataka]
The State Cabinet of Karnataka approved Renewable Energy Policy (2022-27). It aims for developing the State as a hub of renewable energy generation as well as manufacturing of equipment related to renewable energy.
The policy also seeks to upgrade the renewable energy generation capacity of the State to 10 GW in the next five years. This also includes 1 GW of rooftop solar energy.
2. Which institution releases the ‘State of World Population Report’?
[A] UNICEF
[B] UNFPA
[C] IMF
[D] World Bank
Answer: B [UNFPA]
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) recently released the ‘State of World Population: Seeing the Unseen: The case for action in the neglected crisis of unintended pregnancy’ Report.
As per the report, nearly half of all pregnancies, totalling 121 million each year throughout the world, are unintended. Globally, an estimated 257 million women who want to avoid pregnancy are not using safe and modern methods of contraception.
3. India has opened up its central government procurement market to which country, recently?
[A] Japan
[B] Singapore
[C] UAE
[D] The Netherlands
Answer: C [UAE]
India has opened up its central government procurement market to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), under the recently-signed free trade agreement (FTA).
This step will give national treatment status to UAE companies, on a par with Indian companies, while bidding for central government tenders.
4. Which Asian country has declared a nationwide public emergency amidst protests over economic crisis?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Pakistan
Answer: C [Sri Lanka]
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has declared a nationwide public emergency amidst protests over the worst economic crisis in the island nation.
The special gazette notification declared a public emergency in Sri Lanka with immediate effect from April 1. The residents are facing shortages in fuel, cooking gas, essentials in short supply and long hours of power cuts.
5. As per a recent report, which country has the lowest rate of insurance penetration across Asia?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] India
[D] Nepal
Answer: C [India]
A recent report prepared by environmental platform Climate Trends has pointed out that India has the lowest rate of insurance penetration across Asia
The Indian insurance companies were among the worst performers scoring below 10 per cent for the quality of their disclosures. Indian insurance companies failed to pay close to three-fourths of the claimed amount for Cyclone Amphan, which hit the West Bengal during May 2021.
6. Which Union Ministry is associated with the Foreign Trade Policy of India?
[A] Ministry of External Affairs
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industries
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: B [Ministry of Commerce and Industries]
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries is responsible for the Foreign Trade Policy (DGFT) of India.
Recently, the DGFT announced that the existing Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20, which is valid upto March 31, 2022, is extended up to September 30, 2022. After the outbreak of Covid-19, the policy was first extended by a year to the end of March 2020.
7. Which state implements the ‘Mukhya Mantri Bagwani Bima Yojana’?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Haryana
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Punjab
Answer: B [Haryana]
Haryana Agriculture Minister launched the portal of ‘Mukhya Mantri Bagwani Bima Yojana.’ Under this scheme, farmers will be compensated for the damage caused to their crops due to natural calamities.
21 crops including 14 vegetables, 2 spices and five fruits are covered under this scheme. As per the agriculture department, Rs 10 crore will be kept by the state government as initial capital for the scheme.
8. When is the ‘International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP)’ observed?
[A] April 4
[B] April 6
[C] April 8
[D] April 10
Answer: B [April 6]
The ‘International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP)’ is observed across the world on April 6, to highlight the importance of sport in the society.
April 6 was declared by the United Nations General Assembly, as it was the day, the first-ever Modern Olympics took place in 1896 in Athens. This year, the theme for the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is ‘Securing a Sustainable and Peaceful Future for All: The Contribution of Sport.’
9. Which country has started a pilot project to produce ‘Green’ Steel by burning hydrogen?
[A] Australia
[B] Sweden
[C] Poland
[D] Italy
Answer: B [Sweden]
Sweden has launched a pilot project to reduce the carbon emissions involved in steel production by switching some of that process from burning coking coal to burning hydrogen.
HYBRIT or Hydrogen Breakthrough Iron-making Technology – is a joint venture between steel giant SSAB, mining company LKAB and Swedish state-owned power firm Vattenfall. As per World Steel Association, every metric ton of steel produced emitted twice that much carbon dioxide.
10. How many Indians feature in the Forbes Billionaires List 2022?
[A] 28
[B] 75
[C] 166
[D] 321
Answer: C [166]
As per the Forbes Billionaires List 2022, Indian billionaires increased to a record high of 166 from 140 last year, with a combined wealth of USD 760 billion. He ranked at the 10th position on the global list.
Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing director Mukesh Ambani continues to stay on top of the list as the richest Indian with a net worth of USD 90.7 billion. Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk emerged as the richest person in the world.
11. Nakagin Capsule Tower, which was seen in the news recently, is a landmark building of which country?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] Ukraine
Answer: A [Japan]
Japan’s Nakagin Capsule Tower, a landmark in Japanese architectural history, is set to be demolished by mid-April, due to its ageing.
Nakagin Capsule Tower was built in 1972 by Kisho Kurokawa. It is a thirteen-storey tall building and the tower comprises two buildings that contain 140 similar capsule units. The tower was shortlisted to be a world heritage of Modern Buildings and Sites in 1997.
12. Which institution released the ‘Braving the Storms: East Asia and Pacific Economic Update’ Report?
[A] International Monetary Fund
[B] World Bank
[C] Asian Development Bank
[D] BRICS Bank
Answer: B [World Bank]
The World Bank released the April 2022 update ‘Braving the Storms: East Asia and Pacific Economic Update.
As per the report, there are three risks for the region: financial tightening in the U.S., structural slowdown in China, and the war in Ukraine. The April 2022 issue of the report suggests bold reforms to avert the risks and grasp the opportunities.
13. Which is the host country of COP28 Climate Summit 2023?
[A] India
[B] UAE
[C] Australia
[D] UK
Answer: B [UAE]
The United Arab Emirates has been selected as the host country of COP28 Climate Summit 2023. The UN Climate Summit is to be held at Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi announced that it would start banning single-use plastic bags from June. It plans to completely get rid of single-use styrofoam cups, plates and food containers by 2024. UAE has also declared it aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
14. Which Indian public sector bank launched its digital transformation project ‘SMBHAV’?
[A] State Bank of India
[B] Canara Bank
[C] Union Bank of India
[D] Punjab National Bank
Answer: C [Union Bank of India]
Union Bank of India recently launched its super-app named UnionNXT and digital transformation project SMBHAV.
The project has been launched with an investment outlay of around Rs 1,000 crore for the financial year 2022-23 (FY23). A banking super-app combines several services, such as payments, online shopping, bill payments, recharges, investment, loans, and fund transfer, on a single platform.
15. What is the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection for 2022-23, as per RBI’s Monetary Policy April 2022?
[A] 9.5 per cent
[B] 8.1 per cent
[C] 7.2 per cent
[D] 6.9 per cent
Answer: C [7.2 per cent]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained an accommodative stance and cut the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection for 2022-23 to 7.2 per cent, against the earlier projection of 7.8 per cent.
The inflation forecast has also been hiked from 4.5 per cent to 5.7 per cent for the FY 2022-23. The reasons are excessive volatility in global crude oil prices and extreme uncertainty over the evolving geopolitical tensions.
16. Which institution released the ‘Expanding Heat Resilience’ report?
[A] India Meteorological Department
[B] Food and Agricultural Organisation
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Answer: D [Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)]
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a non-profit has authored the ‘Expanding Heat Resilience’ report.
As per the report, extreme temperatures are being recorded in Himachal Pradesh and Kerala, the states with no history of heat waves. The number of states affected by heat waves was at 28 in 2019, up from 19 the year before.
17. Ketanji Brown Jackson, who was seen in the news, is the first Black woman Justice to serve in the Supreme Court of which country?
[A] UK
[B] USA
[C] South Africa
[D] Australia
Answer: B [USA]
The U.S. Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first-ever Black female justice
She will be the third Black justice, after Thurgood Marshall, who died in 1993, and Clarence Thomas, who is currently serving. During his presidential campaign, US President Joe Biden promised to put a Black woman on the Supreme Court.
18. How many countries are members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
[A] Five
[B] Eight
[C] Twelve
[D] Twenty
Answer: B [Eight]
SCO at present comprises eight member States namely China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh attended the SCO meeting virtually, representing India. He called upon the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to join hands to innovate affordable scientific solutions for common challenges.
19. As per RBI’s recent notification, Cardless cash withdrawal is proposed through which platform?
[A] USSD
[B] Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
[C] Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS)
[D] Immediate Payment Service (IMPS)
Answer: B [Unified Payments Interface (UPI)]
As per RBI, Cardless cash withdrawal, which was offered only by a few banks, will now be made available across all banks and ATMs via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
UPI will be used for customer authorisation and this step is expected to enhance the ease of transactions and eliminate fraud.
20. As per the Ministry of Earth Sciences, what per cent of the Indian coastline is under erosion?
[A] 14 %
[B] 25%
[C] 34%
[D] 45%
Answer: C [34%]
The Ministry of Earth Sciences informed the Lok Sabha that 34% of the 6,907.18 km long Indian coastline of the mainland is under varying degrees of erosion.
26% is of the coastline is of an accreting nature, and the remaining 40% is in a stable state. The National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), Chennai, an attached office of the Ministry of Earth Sciences is monitoring shoreline erosion since 1990 using remote sensing data and GIS mapping techniques.
21. Campbell Bay, which was recently hit by an earthquake, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Lakshadweep
[B] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[C] Goa
[D] Odisha
Answer: B [Andaman and Nicobar Islands]
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter Scale, hit Campbell Bay in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as per the National Center for Seismology.
National Center for Seismology (NCS) is the nodal agency of the Government of India for monitoring earthquake activity in the country.
22. Which Indian city has been recognised as one of the ‘Tree Cities of the World’ in 2022?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Chennai
[C] Kochi
[D] Mysuru
Answer: A [Hyderabad]
For the second consecutive year, Hyderabad has been recognised as one of the ‘Tree Cities of the World’.
It is a tag presented by Arbor Day Foundation and Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations. Over 3.50 Crore trees have been planted over the last two years, according to the certification of recognition given to the city. Mumbai was received the tag.
23. Which Indian Armed Force signed a MoU with IIT Madras for technology development?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
Answer: C [Indian Air Force]
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for technology development.
The joint partnership between IAF and IIT Madras aims to accelerate IAF’s indigenisation efforts to achieve ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. The focus is on finding indigenous solutions for sustenance of various weapon systems.
24.‘Neptune Missile system’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which country?
[A] Yemen
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] Ukraine
[D] UAE
Answer: C [Ukraine]
The Russian Black Sea Fleet ‘Moskva’ sank off the coast of Odesa after a missile strike on the ship. Russians claimed that an onboard ammunition fire caused the blasts on the ship, while the Ukrainians stated that it was a planned strike using the Neptune anti-ship cruise missiles.
The Neptune Missile system was inducted into the Ukrainian Forces in 2021 after the Russian threat to the coastal areas of Ukraine was growing rapidly since the occupation of Crimea in 2014. Neptune is a coastal anti-ship cruise missile which is capable of destruction of naval vessels in a range of 300 km.
25. Which Indian private sector bank launched its new enterprise portal- ‘FYN’?
[A] Yes Bank
[B] Federal Bank
[C] Kotak Mahindra Bank
[D] Axis Bank
Answer: C [Kotak Mahindra Bank]
Kotak Mahindra Bank recently announced the launch of Kotak FYN, its new enterprise portal exclusive for business banking and corporate clients.
The Bank’s Customers can use the portal to carry out all trade and services transactions. It offers a dashboard to track the utilisation of transaction limits on a real-time basis, and access to past transactions and upcoming transaction events among others.
26. What is the theme of the ‘National Fire Service Day 2022’?
[A] Learn Fire Safety, Increase Productivity
[B] Tribute to Fire Fighters
[C] Fire Safety for Children
[D] Artificial Intelligence in Fire Service
Answer: A [Learn Fire Safety, Increase Productivity]
National Fire Service Day commemorates the 71 Fire Service personnel who lost their lives during a massive explosion at the Mumbai dockyard on April 14, 1944.
The government of India also honours fearless fire-fighters on National Fire Service Day, who have done extraordinary work in their service. This year the theme of the National Fire Service Day is “Learn Fire Safety, Increase Productivity”.
27. Which Union Ministry organises ‘Block Level Health Melas’ at more than 1 lakh Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres?
[A] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[B] Ministry of Health
[C] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[D] Ministry of Education
Answer: B [Ministry of Health]
The Union Health Ministry is organising Block Level Health Melas at more than one lakh Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres across the country.
This is being organised in collaboration with all states, UTs and related ministries such as Women and Child Development, Information and Broadcasting, Panchayati Raj, AYUSH and Education. The Melas are part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to create awareness about Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres and telemedicine and teleconsultations.
28. Which country has signed a deal with Rwanda to relocate asylum seekers?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Germany
[D] Poland
Answer: B [UK]
The United Kingdom signed a deal with Rwanda to send some asylum-seekers to the East African country, to eliminate human trafficking.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that anyone entering the UK illegally may now be relocated to Rwanda. The United Nations said the deal raised several human rights concerns. As part of the pilot scheme, the UK paid Rwanda £120 million for housing and integrating the migrants.
29.D Vishwa, who passed away recently, was an ace player of which game?
[A] Tennis
[B] Squash
[C] Table Tennis
[D] Fencing
Answer: C [Table Tennis]
18-year-old top Table tennis player from Tamil Nadu D. Vishwa was killed in a road accident while on his way to Shillong to participate in the 83rd senior national championships.
He won the Youth U-19 boys’ singles title in the National-ranking tournament in January last year and finished runner-up in the South Zone ranking tournament in December 2021.
30. Durban, which has been hit by storms and heavy rains, is a city in which country?
[A] USA
[B] South Africa
[C] Russia
[D] Egypt
Answer: B [South Africa]
South Africa’s eastern region has been hit by more rain after the deadliest storm stroke the country. It has killed nearly 400 people and left tens of thousands homeless.
Recovery operations and humanitarian relief are underway in the Durban city of 3.5 million people. The floods have damaged more than 13,500 houses and completely destroyed about 4,000. The government has announced one billion rand (USD 68m) in emergency relief funding.
31. Which city is the host of the ‘Smart Cities, Smart Urbanization’ conference?
[A] Chennai
[B] Vishakhapatnam
[C] Surat
[D] Palakkad
Answer: C [Surat]
The ‘Smart Cities, Smart Urbanization’ conference is organised by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in association with Surat Smart City Corporation Development Ltd at Surat.
In the India Smart Cities Awards Contest (ISAC) 2020, Surat and Indore received awards as Best City and Uttar Pradesh was awarded the Best State. Several initiatives were launched including Urban Outcomes Framework 2022, Data portal- AMPLIFI, and Output Outcome Dashboard for Smart Cities Mission.
32.‘Vidya Samiksha Kendra’ or ‘Command and Control Centre 2.0’ is located in which state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Telangana
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
Answer: D [Gujarat]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited the Command and Control Centre set up by the Education Department of Gujarat.
The Command and Control Centre 2.0 or ‘Vidya Samiksha Kendra’ was inaugurated in Gandhi Nagar in 2021. It is a surveillance system which tracks enrolment, attendance, learning outcomes, drop-outs, and school accreditation. It also monitors schools, teachers and block and cluster resource centres, and coordinators.
33. What is the global growth forecast for 2022, as per World Bank’s recent update (April 2022)?
[A] 5.2 %
[B] 4.5 %
[C] 3.2 %
[D] 2.8 %
Answer: C [3.2 %]
The World Bank is reducing its global growth forecast for 2022 by nearly a full percentage point, to 3.2% from 4.1%, as announced by World Bank President David Malpass.
34. Which state launched its ‘Space Tech’ Framework and hosted the launch event on Metaverse?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Telangana
[C] Gujarat
[D] Kerala
Answer: B [Telangana]
Telangana launched its Space Tech Framework to promote domestic production of launch vehicles, satellite systems and subsystems, ground equipment manufacturing and other facilities.
It was also the first ever official government event to be hosted on Meta-verse. A space-themed Meta-verse environment was developed along with avatars of key participants including Industries and IT Minister KT Rama Rao, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, and ISRO Chairman Somanath among others.
35. Which Union Ministry hosted the ‘National Metallurgist Award 2021’ event?
[A] Ministry of Science and Technology
[B] Ministry of Steel
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: B [Ministry of Steel]
The Union Ministry for Steel hosted the “National Metallurgist Award 2021” event in New Delhi. The program was chaired by the Union Minister of Steel, Ram Chandra Prasad Singh.
The program aims to recognise the outstanding contribution of metallurgists and engineers working in the field of Iron and Steel. Awards are provided under the categories of Lifetime Achievement Award, National Metallurgist Award, Award for R&D in Iron & Steel Sector and Young Metallurgist (Metal Science) Award.
36. When is ‘World Liver Day’ observed every year?
[A] April 17
[B] April 19
[C] April 21
[D] April 23
Answer: B [April 19]
‘World Liver Day’ is observed on every 19 April, to spread awareness about liver-related diseases. AS per WHO data, one in five Indians is likely to suffer from liver disease.
In 2018, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India launched National Viral Hepatitis Control Program. It aims to prevent and control viral hepatitis in India in order to achieve Sustainable Developmental Goal 3.3 by 2030.
37. After Bhutan and Singapore, NPCI has expanded to which country, to offer UPI-based payments?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Nepal
[C] UAE
[D] Bangladesh
Answer: C [UAE]
NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of NPCI, has entered the UAE market by partnering with NeoPay, the payment subsidiary of Mashreq Bank. BHIM UPI service has been made live on NeoPay terminals.
This partnership will offer Unified Payments Interface-based payments for Indians travelling to these regions. This is NPCI’s third such international expansion after Bhutan and Singapore.
38. How many Indians are featured in the 2022 edition of Wisden's‘ Five Cricketers of the Year’ list?
[A] One
[B] Two
[C] Three
[D] None
Answer: B [Two]
India’s captain Rohit Sharma and ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah have been honoured by Wisden as two of their Five Cricketers Of The Year.
They were named along with New Zealand opener Devon Conway, England pacer Ollie Robinson and South Africa Women captain Dane van Niekerk. England skipper Joe Root was named Leading Cricketer in the World in the 2022 edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.
39. Who has been conferred the UNEP ‘Champions of the Earth’ Lifetime Achievement Award?
[A] David Attenborough
[B] Wangari Maathai
[C] Greta Thunberg
[D] Joe Biden
Answer: A [David Attenborough]
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has awarded David Attenborough the Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Veteran English broadcaster and biologist has been honoured for his dedication to research, documentation and advocacy for the protection of nature and its restoration. He is known for his work with the BBC’s Natural History Unit.
40. As per RBI Guidelines, what is the minimum Net-owned fund required for NBFCs to issue Credit Cards?
[A] Rs 10 Crores
[B] Rs 50 Crores
[C] Rs 100 Crores
[D] Rs 500 Crores
Answer: C [Rs 100 Crores]
As per a recent notification from the Central Bank, Non-banking finance companies (NBFC) will need approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to issue credit cards.
Any finance company including non-deposit taking one will require a Net-owned fund of Rs 100 crore for entering the credit card business. Regional rural banks can issue credit cards in collaboration with their sponsor bank or other banks. Further, financially sound scheduled urban cooperative banks (UCBs) with a minimum net worth of Rs 100 crore which are core banking system enabled (CBS) enabled can issue credit cards, subject to some conditions.
41.Ravi Kumar Dahiya, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?
[A] Fencing
[B] Wrestling
[C] Boxing
[D] Chess
Answer: B [Wrestling]
Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya clinched Asian Championship gold medal, winning the title clash at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This is his third straight gold after Delhi (2020) and Almaty (2021) tournaments.
Another top wrestler Bajrang Punia won silver in the men’s 65kg. Gourav Balian (79kg) was won silver while Naveen (70kg) and Satywart Kadiyan (97kg), bagged bronze medals as all five Indians in action had podium finishes. India has won 15 medals, including one gold and four silver medals so far.
42. What is the primary objective of ‘The Amrit Sarovar initiative’, which was seen in the news recently?
[A] Elimination of Single Use Plastic
[B] Rejuvenation of Water Bodies
[C] Desalination of Sea Water
[D] Rain Water Harvesting
Answer: B [Rejuvenation of Water Bodies]
Under the Amrit Sarovar initiative, 75 water bodies will be developed and rejuvenated in each district as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
India’s first ‘Amrit Sarovar’ has been completed in Rampur’s Gram Panchayat Patwai, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Seventy-five ponds in Rampur were selected to be developed as Amrit Sarovar.
43.‘Asurgarh fortified settlement’, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
Answer: B [Odisha]
The Asurgarh fortified settlement was excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Odisha’s Kalahandi district.
Recently, it has been ascertained to be the oldest among the major fortified settlements in the State, as it dates back to the ninth century BC. The archaeologists used ‘Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS)’ radiocarbon technique, which established the Asurgarh era as spanning over three cultural phases from 9th century BC to second-third century AD.
44. Which state’s ‘e-Proposal system’ has won the ‘Champion Project’ award in UN-WSIS Prizes 2022?
[A] Assam
[B] Telangana
[C] Meghalaya
[D] West Bengal
Answer: C [Meghalaya]
The ‘e-Proposal system’ of Meghalaya’s Planning department has won the prestigious UN Award-World Summit on the Information Society Forum (WSIS) Prizes 2022.
The system is a part of the Meghalaya government’s flagship programme, Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture (MeghEA). Meghalaya’s project was awarded as ‘Champion Project’ in the category “The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development”.
45. How many medals did India win in the Asian Wrestling Championships 2022?
[A] 10
[B] 12
[C] 15
[D] 17
Answer: D [17]
The Indian team ended its campaign at Asian Wrestling Championships 2022 with a total of 17 medals- one gold, five silvers and 11 bronze.
On the Final day, India’s Freestyle wrestlers Deepak Punia and Vicky bag Silver Medal and Bronze Medal respectively. Indian team won in all the categories of Greco Roman, Women’s freestyle and Men’s freestyle.
46. Which is the venue of the ‘International Conference on Pharma and Medical Devices sector 2022’?
[A] Varanasi
[B] New Delhi
[C] Gandhi Nagar
[D] Pune
Answer: B [New Delhi]
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, inaugurated the 7th edition of the International Conference on Pharma and Medical Devices sector 2022.
The annual flagship three-day conference is being held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said that the Indian healthcare sector is becoming affordable and accessible for everyone due to the relentless efforts and leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India is the pharma hub in the world with our products being fifth in the world.
47. Under Section 144 of the Code Of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, who is authorised to issue orders to prevent danger or nuisance?
[A] Supreme Court
[B] High Court
[C] District Magistrate
[D] Home Affairs Ministry
Answer: C [District Magistrate]
The administration of Uttarakhand’s Haridwar district recently imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code Of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973
The Supreme Court had asked the Uttarakhand government to ensure no untoward situation or unacceptable statements during a ‘Maha-panchayat’ that was planned by Hindu religious leaders. This section empowers a district magistrate, a sub-divisional magistrate, or any other executive magistrate empowered by the state government, to issue orders to prevent apprehended danger or nuisance.
48. Which is the headquarters of the ‘UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)’?
[A] Geneva
[B] Rome
[C] Paris
[D] Nairobi
Answer: A [Geneva]
The ‘UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)’ was created in 1999 to ensure the implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction. It is based at Geneva, Switzerland.
UNDRR released the Global Assessment Report (GAR 2022) ahead of the Global Assessment Report (GAR 2022). As per the report, the world will face around 560 disasters every year by 2030. This is five times higher than the previous three decades. The rise in disaster frequency can be attributed to climate change and inadequate risk management.
49. Which organisation released the ‘World Review of Capture Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022’?
[A] IMF
[B] FAO
[C] WWF
[D] UNEP
Answer: B [FAO]
Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) released the ‘World Review of Capture Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022’.
As per the report, over 95 percent of the 2.3 million motorized small-scale fishing vessels operate uninsured. It also highlighted that Insurance coverage for fisheries, aquaculture units is very minimal in India. It suggested the involvement of public and private insurance providers to undertake proactive measures.
50. Who is the author of the book titled ‘Not Just A Nightwatchman: My Innings in the BCCI’?
[A] Sourav Ganguly
[B] Vinod Rai
[C] Jagmohan Dalmiya
[D] N Srinivasan
Answer: B [Vinod Rai]
The 11th Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Vinod Rai has authored a book titled ‘Not Just A Nightwatchman: My Innings in the BCCI’.
The Supreme Court of India appointed Vinod Rai as the interim president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2017. The book is said to be a transparent commentary on the functioning of BCCI under the guidance of the Committee of Administrators (CoA).
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