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1 .

Which state topped the NITI Aayog's State Energy and Climate Index among smaller states?

A)

Goa

B)

Sikkim

C)

Manipur

D)

Nagaland

Correct Answer : Goa

Goa was ranked at the top position among the smaller states in the NITI Aayog’s State Energy and Climate Index. Goa was followed by Tripura and Manipur in second and third place respectively.

Published On : April 11, 2022

2 .

Who among the following paid an unannounced visit to Ukraine to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy?

A)

Joe Biden

B)

Olaf Scholz

C)

Justin Trudeau

D)

Boris Johnson

Correct Answer : Boris Johnson

UK Prime Minister "Boris Johnson" flew to Ukraine's embattled capital city Kyiv to meet Ukrainian President "Volodymyr Zelenskyy" in an unannounced visit on April 9, 2022. The UK PM's visit to the Ukrainian Capital follows visits by European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen and EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer.

Published On : April 10, 2022

3 .

The 20th Meeting of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was held at Pakke Tiger Reserve. In which state is the reserve located?

A)

Gujarat

B)

Uttar Pradesh

C)

Arunachal Pradesh

D)

Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Arunachal Pradesh

The 20th National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in Arunachal Pradesh. The 20th Meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was held on April 09, 2022 in Pakke tiger reserve in Arunachal Pradesh and was led by Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Bhupender Yadav.

Important Points:

* The first-ever NTCA meeting was held in Arunachal Pradesh, outside of the National Capital.

* He also released a technical manual on MEE of Tiger Reserves in India, as well as standard operating procedures for tiger reintroduction and supplementation in the wild, a forest fire audit protocol for tiger reserves, and a standard operating procedure for tiger reintroduction and supplementation in the wild.

Published On : April 10, 2022

4 .

Which day is marked as the World Homeopathy Day?

A)

April 10th

B)

April 11th

C)

April 12th

D)

April 13th

Correct Answer : April 10th

April 10th is observed as World Homeopathy Day across the globe. The day highlights the importance of a field of medicine and its ability in eradicating some of the tough-nut-to-crack ailments. The day is also celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann. Hahnemann, born in Paris in 1755, founded this branch of medicine and is considered the father of Homeopathy.

Hahnemann, after being dissatisfied with the state of medicine during his time, decided to let go of his practice. According to him, the medicine he practiced did more harm to the patient than good. As a result, Hahnemann, after years of research, laid down the foundation of the doctrine called ‘Similia Similibus Curentur,’or ‘like cures like.’ And thus, Homeopathy was born.

WORLD HOMEOPATHY DAY 2022 THEME : This year, the theme for World Homeopathy Day 2022 in India is ‘People’s Choice For Wellness.’ The theme, like every year, is decided by the Ministry of AYUSH. On this day, a documentary made on Homeopathy, its benefits, and its contribution to medicine, will be released, in addition to multiple book releases.

Source : News18

Published On : April 10, 2022

5 .

The IFSCA has signed an MoU with Venture Capital pioneer GVFL Limited to support and facilitate FinTech ecosystem in GIFT IFSC. The Ahmedabad-based GVFL Limited is promoted by which body?

A)

IMF

B)

World Bank

C)

World Economic Forum

D)

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Correct Answer : World Bank

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and GVFL Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Gift City on April 07, 2022 for co-operation and collaboration to support and facilitate FinTech ecosystem in GIFT IFSC.

GVFL Limited is pioneer of Venture Capital in India, managed by an independent and autonomous Board. The company was set up in 1990 and is based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is promoted by World Bank and Government of Gujarat.

Published On : April 10, 2022

6 .

The Government of India has announced to set up how many Digital Banking Units (DBUs) in the country as per Union Budget 2022-23?

A)

100

B)

75

C)

50

D)

25

Correct Answer : 75

In the Union Budget 2022-23, the government of India announced the setting up of 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) in 75 districts to commemorate the 75 years of independence of our country (Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav).

Published On : April 10, 2022

7 .

Who has been launched 'Aerospace Engineering and Digital Innovation Centre'?

A)

TATA and Rolls-Royce

B)

Wipro and Rolls-Royce

C)

HCL and Rolls-Royce

D)

Infosys and Rolls-Royce

Correct Answer : Infosys and Rolls-Royce

Infosys, a global leader in digital services and consulting, and Rolls-Royce, leading industrial technology company, have inaugurated their joint Aerospace Engineering and Digital Innovation Centre in Bengaluru. The centre has been set up to provide high-end R&D services integrated with advanced digital capabilities to Rolls-Royce's engineering and group business services from India.

Infosys and Rolls-Royce's collaboration has been reinforced through strategic deals, aimed at yielding mutual benefits to both organisations in the next seven years. "Our strategic partnership with Infosys presents an exciting opportunity for both companies to leverage combined strengths in engineering and digital innovation to accelerate growth in the civil aerospace market. With the aerospace sector poised for revival and growth, this joint innovation centre will strengthen Rolls-Royce's global engineering ecosystem and position us well for the future," Kishore Jayaraman, President – India and South Asia, Rolls-Royce, said.

"We are delighted to extend our collaboration with Rolls-Royce and work towards digitally transforming engineering and business process management shared services in India. We will aim to be a catalyst for Rolls-Royce to deliver efficiency, effectiveness and experience while driving continuous change towards creating a value ecosystem that is sustainable..

Source : The Hans India

Published On : April 9, 2022

8 .

How many years did the Prime Minister Mudra Yojana completed on April 8, 2015?

A)

5 Years

B)

6 Years

C)

7 Years

D)

8 Years

Correct Answer : 7 Years

Union Finance Minister "Nirmala Sitharaman" on Friday(8th Apr 2022) said that more than 34.42 crore loan accounts amounting to Rs 18.60 lakh crore have been opened under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana in the past seven(7) years.

"It is noteworthy that more than 34.42 crore loan accounts amounting to Rs 18.60 lakh crore have been opened under the scheme for the creation of income-generating activities," the Finance Minister said at a function organised to celebrate the 7th anniversary of the Scheme.

The scheme was launched on April 8, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing loans up to Rs 10 lakh to the non-corporate, non-farm small/micro-enterprises.

"The scheme has helped in creating an enabling environment, particularly for small businesses and has helped generate large-scale employment opportunities at the grassroots level," the Finance Minister said.

More than 68 per cent of the loan accounts have been sanctioned to women and 22 per cent of the loans have been given to new entrepreneurs who had not availed any loan since the inception of the scheme, according to a statement released by the Finance Ministry.

"With 51 per cent of total loans sanctioned so far going to the SC/ST/OBC category, the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana stands for social justice in action and embodies the true spirit of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', Sitharaman said..

Source : Firstpost

Published On : April 9, 2022

9 .

Who has been launched an initiative "AVSAR" to encourage the talent of women, artisans and craftsmen and provide them with the right opportunities?

A)

AAI

B)

MCA

C)

IRCTC

D)

DBCA

Correct Answer : AAI

The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has launched an initiative “AVSAR” to encourage the talent of women, artisans and craftsmen and provide them with the right opportunities. AVSAR stands for ‘Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans Of The Region’. Under “AVSAR” (Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans Of The Region), which is an initiative of AAI, an opportunity to help the indigent to mobilize their households into functionally effective self-earned groups for self-reliance and self-dependence, has been provided.

Published On : April 9, 2022

10 .

Which country photographer won the 2022 World Press Photo of the Year award?

A)

Australia

B)

France

C)

Canada

D)

United States

Correct Answer : Canada

A photograph by Canadian photographer "Amber Bracken" titled “Kamloops Residential School” has won the 2022 World Press Photo of the Year award. The photo shows children’s clothing hung on crosses commemorating the more than two hundred children who died of maltreatment, neglect and disease at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia. Ms Bracken’s photo also won the Singles award in the regional North and Central America category.

Another category :

* Australian photographer Matthew Abbott won the Photo Story of the Year prize for a series of images for National Geographic/Panos Pictures that document how the Nawarddeken people of West Arnhem Land in northern Australia fight fire with fire by deliberately burning off undergrowth to remove fuel that could spark far larger wildfires.

* The Long-Term Project award went to Lalo de Almeida of Brazil for a series of photos for Folha de São Paulo/Panos Pictures called “Amazonian Dystopia” that charts the effects of the exploitation of the Amazon region, particularly on Indigenous communities forced to deal with environmental degradation.

* In regional awards announced previously, Bram Janssen of The Associated Press won the Stories category in Asia with a series of photos from a Kabul cinema and AP photographer Dar Yasin earned an honourable mention for photos from Kashmir titled “Endless War.”

About the World Press Photo of the Year award :

The annual World Press Photo of the Year award is part of the World Press Photo Awards, organized by the Dutch foundation World Press Photo. The award rewards photographers for the best single exposure pictures contributing to the past year of visual journalism.

Published On : April 9, 2022