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1 .

Which government launched scheme to set up 'Hobby Hubs' in government schools?

A)

Delhi

B)

Gujarat

C)

Madhya Pradesh

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Delhi

A project to set up ‘Hobby Hubs’ in government schools in Delhi with after-school dance, music, arts and crafts activities during this new academic session is in the works.

For the 2022-2023 academic session, this project will only be implemented in single shift government schools. The idea is to make optimum use of school infrastructure and to use it after school hours to promote these extra-curricular activities.

Private academies, individuals and NGOs will be roped in to provide free training in fields selected by the schools. They will also be allowed to train private students during these sessions and charge them, but government school students will have to make up 50 per cent of the total students enrolled and no student of the concerned school will be denied admission into hobby classes being conducted in their own school.

The Directorate of Education (DoE) will invite applications from interested academies, which can apply for any number of schools in order of preference but each will only be allotted up to five schools..

Source : Indian Express

Published On : April 5, 2022

2 .

The World Health Organisation has suspended which vaccine's supply through UN agencies?

A)

Covaxin

B)

Coviks-19

C)

Sputnik V

D)

Covishield

Correct Answer : Covaxin

The World Health Organisation suspended Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin's supply through UN agencies. WHO said that there will be an interruption of the supply of Covaxin due to the suspension of production for export. WHO also clarified that Covaxin is effective and no safety concerns exist.

Published On : April 5, 2022

3 .

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry blocked how many YouTube channels for spreading misinformation on April 5, 2022?

A)

15

B)

19

C)

22

D)

25

Correct Answer : 22

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday(5th Apr 2022) blocked twenty-two(22) YouTube news channels including eighteen Indian and four Pakistan based, three Twitter accounts, one Facebook account, and one news website. “The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, utilising the emergency powers under the IT Rules, 2021, has issued orders on April 4, 2022 for blocking twenty-two (22) YouTube based news channels, three (3) Twitter accounts, one (1) Facebook account and one (1) news website,” it said.

ARP News, AOP News, LDC News, SarkariBabu, SS ZONE Hindi, Smart News, News23Hindi, Online Khabar, DP news, PKB News, KisanTak, Borana News, Sarkari News Update, Bharat Mausam, RJ ZONE 6, Exam Report, Digi Gurukul and Dinbhar ki khabrein are the Indian channels that have been blocked. DuniyaMeryAagy, Ghulam NabiMadni, HAQEEQAT TV and HAQEEQAT TV 2.0 are the four Pakistan based YouTube news channels that have been blocked.

The blocked YouTube channels had a cumulative viewership of over 260 crore, and were used to spread fake news, and coordinated disinformation over social media on subjects sensitive from the perspective of national security, India’s foreign relations, and public order, the Ministry said in a statement. “Multiple YouTube channels were used to post fake news on various subjects such as the Indian Armed Forces, Jammu and Kashmir, among others. The content ordered to be blocked also included certain anti-India content posted from multiple social media accounts operated in a coordinated manner from Pakistan,” it added..

Source : Financial Express

Published On : April 5, 2022

4 .

Who will succeed Harsh Vardhan Shringla and become India's new Foreign Secretary?

A)

Gopal Baglay

B)

Vinay Mohan Kwatra

C)

Manpreet Vohra

D)

K J Srinivasa

Correct Answer : Vinay Mohan Kwatra

Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been named as the new Foreign Secretary of India by the Central Government on April 4, 2022. He will succeed Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who is set to retire from his position at the end of April 2022. Vinay Kwatra was India’s Ambassador to Nepal.

Published On : April 5, 2022

5 .

The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has recently inaugurated 13 new districts in the state, so how many districts are there in total in Andhra Pradesh?

A)

29

B)

28

C)

27

D)

26 districts

Correct Answer : 26 districts

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister "YS Jagan Mohan Reddy" inaugurated 13 new districts of the state via video conferencing at Tadepalli, Guntur district, on Monday(4th April 2022). As a result, the state will now have a total of 26 districts.

The new districts have been formed based on Parliamentary constituencies. Adding to the existing 13 districts, the total number of districts in Andhra Pradesh is now 26.

Source : India Today

Published On : April 5, 2022

6 .

When did the Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet Richard Howard passes away?

A)

3rd Apr 2022

B)

2nd Apr 2022

C)

1st Apr 2022

D)

31st Mar 2022

Correct Answer : 31st Mar 2022

Richard Howard, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet celebrated for his exuberant monologues of historical figures and a prolific translator who helped introduce readers to a wide range of French literature, has died at age 92.

Howard, a professor emeritus at Columbia University, died Thursday(31st Mar 2022) at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York. His husband, David Alexander, told The Associated Press that he had dementia.

Over a 50-year period, Howard's poetry, essays and translations totaled well over 200 books and established him as a vital literary creator, commentator and interpreter. He won the poetry Pulitzer in 1970 for "Untitled Subjects" and was a National Book Award finalist in 2008 for "Without Saying." His translation of Charles Baudelaire's "Les Fleurs du Mal" won the National Book Award (then called the American Book Award) in 1983..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : April 5, 2022

7 .

Who has been appointed as the inaugural Special Rapporteur for human rights and climate change by UNHRC?

A)

Dr Ian Fry

B)

Ryan Bestre

C)

Aisha Akbar

D)

Ineza Umuhoza Grace

Correct Answer : Dr Ian Fry

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has appointed "Dr Ian Fry" as the world’s first independent expert for human rights and climate change. Dr Fry has been appointed for a period of three years. He holds dual citizenship of Tuvalu and Australia. The position of Special Rapporteur for human rights and climate change was created by UNHRC in October 2021.

Published On : April 5, 2022

8 .

What is the name of the super app mobile application to be launched by Tata Group to competition with Whatsapp, Google Pay and AmazonPay?

A)

TataPe

B)

Tata Tap

C)

Tata Neu

D)

Tata Pass

Correct Answer : Tata Neu

On April 7th, the Tata Group will launch Neu, its much-anticipated super app. This software will be available for download through the Google Play Store. The Tata Group’s key goal is to expand its digital division so that it can compete with market leaders like Amazon, Flipkart, and Reliance Group’s JioMart.

It is said that Tata’s neu app will bring together aeroplanes, hotels, medicines, and groceries on a single platform. The Tata Neu app UI has also been revealed in a photo. Along with the gloomy background, this app features a variety of icons that can be used for a variety of purposes. You’ll be able to hire a car using the app as well.

FEATURES :

* Tata Neu is an all-in-one platform that brings together all of the company’s services into a single app.

* Exclusive offers, incentives, and more will be available through the app. It’s a one-stop-shop for a hassle-free buying and payment process.

* Tata Pay allows users to pay for items and bills both online and in-store in real-time.

* According to the information provided on the Play Store, the Tata Neu app pays users for shopping, booking flights and hotels, and other activities.

* Tata Neu App gives Neu Coins as an incentive for spending, which can be exchanged for other services.

Published On : April 5, 2022

9 .

On which day is National Maritime Day celebrated?

A)

April 4th

B)

April 5th

C)

April 6th

D)

April 7th

Correct Answer : April 5th

National Maritime Day is observed on April 5th every year, this is an yearly event. National Maritime Day will be celebrated for the 59th time in India. The first anniversary was held in 1964 to raise awareness about international trade and the economy.

Every year, the day is commemorated to support the global economy, which is the most well-organized, safe, and environmentally responsible way of delivering commodities from one end of the globe to the other.

NATIONAL MARITIME DAY 2022 THEME : The theme of National Maritime Day 2022 is ‘Sustainable Shipping beyond Covid-19’.

NATIONAL MARITIME DAY 2022 HISTORY : The first ship built by The Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd., The SS Loyalty, travelled from Mumbai to the United Kingdom on April 5th, 1919, beginning the history of Indian shipping.

In 1959, India also joined the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The International Marine Organization (IMO) is in charge of maritime safety and pollution prevention.

Source : India Today

Published On : April 5, 2022

10 .

Which company acquires Poly with the goal of becoming a full-service hybrid work ecosystem provider?

A)

HP

B)

IBM

C)

DELL

D)

Microsoft

Correct Answer : HP

HP has completed its acquisition of Poly for $1.7 billion in an all-cash deal worth $3.3 billion when debt is factored in. Poly is a manufacturer of office communication devices such as headsets, AV conference room equipment such as desk phones, and software.

MAIN POINTS :

* The decision comes eight months after HP acquired Teradici, a remote desktop software supplier, with the goal of accelerating HP’s entrance into hybrid work. The resulting ecosystem will be able to deliver entire workforce solutions in a hybrid work environment that necessitates seamless transitions between office and home settings.

* HP and Poly, according to Lores, establish a “leading portfolio of hybrid work solutions across big and expanding markets, with Poly’s strong technology, complementary go-to-market, and experienced team helping to drive long-term profitable growth as we continue to build a better HP.”

* While the agreement would help Poly save production and overhead expenses, it will also assist improve sales because of the devices’ compatibility with PCs and laptops. According to this source, HP estimates that the purchase will boost Poly’s annual growth to 15% in the three years following the deal’s closing.

Furthermore, according to HP, peripherals represent a $110 billion market opportunity with a 9% annual growth rate, while workforce solutions represent a $120 billion segment opportunity with an 8% annual growth rate.

Published On : April 5, 2022