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1 .

Which Indian telecom company has joined the global SEA-ME-WE-6 undersea cable consortium?

A)

Airtel

B)

BSNL

C)

Reliance Jio

D)

Vodafone-Idea

Correct Answer : Airtel

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel Ltd has announced that it has joined the SEA-ME-WE-6 undersea cable consortium, in a bid to scale up its high speed global network capacity and serve India’s fast growing digital economy. SEA-ME-WE-6 stands for South East Asia–Middle East–Western Europe 6.

Published On : February 22, 2022

2 .

Who has recognised two separatist republics in eastern Ukraine as independent?

A)

Joe Biden

B)

Vladimir Putin

C)

Xi Jinping

D)

Emmanuel Macron

Correct Answer : Vladimir Putin

Russian President "Vladimir Putin" announces the recognition of two separatist republics in eastern Ukraine - Donetsk and Lugansk - as independent through a televised address on February 21, 2022. The Russian President has also ordered the sending of Russian Armed Forces to the two breakaway regions.

Published On : February 22, 2022

3 .

Which COVID-19 vaccine has become the second one in India to get emergency use approval for administration among those aged below 18 years?

A)

Sputnik

B)

Covishield

C)

Corbevax

D)

Johnson & Johnson

Correct Answer : Corbevax

Corbevax has become the second vaccine to receive emergency use approval in India for those aged below 18 years after Covaxin. The approval will speed up the ongoing vaccination drive for children aged between 15 and 18 years of age.

Published On : February 22, 2022

4 .

Table tennis player Manika Batra has joined which company as a brand ambassador?

A)

Zara

B)

Zalando

C)

Adidas

D)

Reebok

Correct Answer : Adidas

Table Tennis player, "Manika Batra" was named as the brand ambassador of Adidas. The partnership focuses on empowering women to realize their dreams, cheering for women to break barriers and boosting participation in sports. With this association, the duo aims to drive credibility and inclusivity in sports, further fanning the aspirations of upcoming women sportspersons across the country.

Published On : February 21, 2022

5 .

Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has got how many years of imprisonment in the fifth fodder scam verdict?

A)

2 years

B)

3 years

C)

4 years

D)

5 years

Correct Answer : 5 years

A CBI court in Ranchi has sentenced RJD leader and Former Bihar Chief Minister "Lalu Prasad Yadav" to 5 years' imprisonment in the fifth fodder scam case. The court has also imposed a fine of Rs 60 lakh on the political leader.

Published On : February 21, 2022

6 .

Which country had initiated the idea of observing the International Mother Language Day?

A)

Bangladesh

B)

Sri Lanka

C)

India

D)

Singapore

Correct Answer : Bangladesh

The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day came first from Bangladesh. The idea was approved at the 1999 UNESCO General Conference. The day has been observed every year since the year 2000.

Published On : February 21, 2022

7 .

When is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti observed?

A)

February 18th

B)

February 19th

C)

February 20th

D)

February 21st

Correct Answer : February 19th

* Shivaji Jayanti is celebrated on Feb 19 every year in the honour of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
* Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the emperor of the Maratha kingdom
* On Shivaji Jayanti, Maharashtra observes a public holiday

The legend of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the ruler of Maharashtra, is not just restricted to the state. The tales of his heroics are a part of history lessons and the subject of many movies and TV shows. Shivaji Maharaj's efforts and contributions in reviving the Maratha empire during the Mughal dynasty in India are documented and serve as a source of major inspiration to many youngsters.

His greatness and bravery including his feud with Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, his escape from prison in a fruit basket and other such thrilling stories have kept the followers of Shivaji Maharaj in complete awe and reverence of him. On his birth anniversary, called Shivaji Jayanti, we take a look at the significance of this day for the Marathi people and how it is celebrated in the state and elsewhere with immense zeal.

When is Shivaji Jayanti 2022?

The birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj falls on February 19 every year. This time, we will be celebrating his 392nd birth anniversary.

History of Shivaji Jayanti : Mahatma Jyotirao Phule declared Shivaji Jayanti in 1870. The tomb of Shivaji Maharaj was discovered by Phule in Raigad district, around 100 kilometers from Pune. The first Shivaji Jayanti celebrations were held in Pune city. Later freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak played an instrumental role in popularising Shivaji Jayanti as he actively highlighted Shivaji Maharaj’s achievements within the people.

Published On : February 21, 2022

8 .

"Heal by India" is an initiative of the Government of India focusing on improving educational institutions with focus on which sector?

A)

IT Sector

B)

Health Sector

C)

Agriculture Sector

D)

Infrastructure

Correct Answer : Health Sector

The government of India is looking to promote "Heal by India" for strengthening the country’s educational institutions in the Health Sector and enhancing education to churn out quality human resources in health, thus helping them become eligible to work anywhere in the world.

The Union Health Ministry recently organised a Chintan Shivir -- 'Heal by India' for two days. One of the senior health officials, who attended the event, said that four major points were discussed, including training and skills, quality education, employment opportunities and working on providing required amenities like advanced technology to make India`s health sector a global source.

"The two-day Chintan Shivir included positioning India as a global source for quality talent for international employers, facilitating gateways for global employment for resident human resources for health and attracting global talent to receive a quality education from our educational institutions in the health sector," said an official from Union Health Ministry..

Source : Zee News

Published On : February 21, 2022

9 .

The Center has notified a new campaign called Mary Policy Mere Hut. Under what scheme was this campaign launched?

A)

Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

B)

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

C)

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)

D)

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)

Correct Answer : Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare will launch ‘Meri Policy Mere Hath’ which is a doorstep distribution drive to deliver crop insurance policies to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

Published On : February 21, 2022

10 .

When the Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day?

A)

February 23

B)

February 22

C)

February 21

D)

February 20

Correct Answer : February 20

Northern States Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh celebrate their Foundation Day on February 20, since 1987. Arunachal Pradesh is the extreme northern part of the country, which is also known as the ‘land of the rising sun’. The state at the edge of the Himalayas is proud to be called the land of dawn and lit mountains. Arunachal Pradesh became the 24th state of India.

Mizoram was declared as a separate UT in 1972 under the Northeast Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971. It became the 23rd state of India after the 53rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, 1986. Mizoram, as well as the state of Arunachal Pradesh, came into existence on 20 February 1987.

Published On : February 21, 2022