Latest Current Affairs in 2022 : April 2022 Current Affairs, GKToday, Great Learning

1 .

Who has launched a pilot project in Uttarakhand to implement the One Health Framework?

A)

DAHD

B)

CSIR

C)

DARE

D)

NABARD

Correct Answer : DAHD

The Government of India’s Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) has launched a pilot project in Uttarakhand to implement the One Health Framework through the One Health Support Unit.

Main Points :

* The Unit’s main goal is to create a national One Health roadmap based on the lessons learned during the pilot project’s deployment.

* The implementation of the One Health Support Unit would be led by an inter-ministerial One Health committee chaired by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.

Published On : April 7, 2022

2 .

Which among the following is the new highest currency bill that Zimbabwe is planning to introduce?

A)

1000 Dollar

B)

500 Dollar

C)

100 Dollar

D)

50 Dollar

Correct Answer : 100 Dollar

Zimbabwe is planning to introduce a new 100-dollar note, its highest paper currency domination. The bill, however, is just enough to buy a loaf of bread. It will be worth $0.68 in US currency.

Published On : April 7, 2022

3 .

India signed how many agreements with the Netherlands during Indian President Ram Nath Kovindâ€™s visit?

A)

Three

B)

Four

C)

Five

D)

Six

Correct Answer : Four

India and Netherlands have signed four(4) agreements on the sidelines of President Ram Nath Kovind’s state visit to the Netherlands. The agreements include an extension of MoU on bilateral cooperation in the field of Ports, Maritime Transport and Logistics and extension of MoU with State Archives Department, Kerala and National Archives of Netherlands on the execution of Shared Cultural Heritage.

Published On : April 7, 2022

4 .

When was World Health Organisation founded?

A)

1945

B)

1946

C)

1947

D)

1948

Correct Answer : 1948

The World Health Organisation (WHO) was established on April 7th, 1948. The first meeting of the World Health Assembly was held on July 24, 1948. WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.

Published On : April 7, 2022

5 .

When is World Health Day Observed?

A)

April 10th

B)

April 9th

C)

April 8th

D)

April 7th

Correct Answer : April 7th

World Health Day is observed every year on April 7th since 1950 to mark the founding of the World Health Organisation. The day aims to draw attention to the importance of global health. The day is used to raise awareness about the ongoing health issues that concern people across the world.

World Health Day 2022 theme : The theme is ‘Our Planet, Our Health.’

Published On : April 7, 2022

6 .

Who among the following has entered the top 10 of Hurun Richest Self-Made Billionaires List 2022?

A)

Falguni Nayar

B)

Radha Vembu

C)

Vandana Luthra

D)

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

Correct Answer : Falguni Nayar

Hurun Research Institute has released the list of Richest Self-Made Women in the World in 2022 which features 8 Chinese women, while 1 each from US, UK and India in the top 10. Wa Yajun of China is the richest women in the world with net worth of $17 billion. Nykaa founder Falguni Nayar topped the list from India with a net worth of $7.6 billion. She is ranked 10th globally.

Published On : April 7, 2022

7 .

Which state's Chief Minister has launched Udyam Kranti Yojana?

A)

Telangana

B)

Rajasthan

C)

Madhya Pradesh

D)

Uttarakhand

Correct Answer : Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister "Shivraj Singh Chouhan" launched 'Udyam Kranti Yojana' on April 5, 2022. The scheme aims to facilitate self-employment among the youth. Under the scheme, the state government will provide a loan guarantee of Rs 1 lakh - Rs 50 lakh for self-employment with subsidies on the interest rates.

Published On : April 6, 2022

8 .

Which country will get weaponised drones for the first time ever?

A)

UK

B)

Germany

C)

France

D)

Israel

Correct Answer : Germany

Germany will get weaponised drones for the first time after years of debate. The German armed forces have until now only been allowed to deploy unarmed drones for reconnaissance purposes. However, Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has shaken up the European nation.

Published On : April 6, 2022

9 .

Who has launched the 'School Chalo Abhiyan' initiative?

A)

Narendra Modi

B)

Yogi Adityanath

C)

Bhagwant Singh Mann

D)

Pushkar Singh Dhami

Correct Answer : Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister "Yogi Adityanath" will launch the “School Chalo Abhiyan” in the Shravasti district 4th April. The initiative is taken with the motive to give 100% enrollment in primary and upper primary schools.

As per the official updates, UP will be working with the great initiative to shape students’ future by giving them primary education and the development of primary schools holistically.

In an instruction, The UP CM has given directions to the officials to make sure that Up districts, who are facing low-literacy rates, must be given priority, equip primary schools with needed things and requirements, and offer the facilities that are important for the schools. Yogi Adityanath emphasized that all government schools must work to achieve the goals of “Operation Kayakalp,” which offers schools a facelift. Apart from that, the CM has also instructed government schools to offer basic amenities like drinking water, toilets, smart classes, and furniture to the students.

Published On : April 6, 2022

10 .

Who is visits in Amsterdam and names a new yellow tulip variety 'Maitri'?

A)

Amit Shah

B)

Venkaiah Naidu

C)

Narendra Modi

D)

Ram Nath Kovind

Correct Answer : Ram Nath Kovind

President "Ram Nath Kovind" landed in Amsterdam for the final leg of his two-nation journey — his first visit to the Netherlands in 34 years — during which he would hold talks with the Dutch top leadership names a new yellow tulip variety 'Maitri'.

Main Points :

* President Kovind arrived from Turkmenistan, where he met with his Turkmen colleague Serdar Berdimuhamedov and pledged to expand bilateral economic and energy cooperation to improve the multifaceted relationship. He is the first Indian President to visit Turkmenistan since its independence.

* President Ram Nath Kovind will meet with King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima, as well as Prime Minister Mark Rutte, during his visit to the Netherlands from April 4 to 7.

* His visit is significant since, in 2022, India and the Netherlands will commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations.

* Later, President Kovind paid a visit to Keukenhof, one of the world’s largest flower gardens, names a new yellow tulip variety ‘Maitri‘, and here washe was met by Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra.

* A Strategic Partnership on Water was started in 2021 during the Virtual Summit between the Prime Ministers of the two countries to increase the level of engagement between the two sides in this crucial sector.

Published On : April 6, 2022