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1 .

When is International Mother Language Day celebrated?

A)

February 21

B)

February 20

C)

February 19

D)

February 18

Correct Answer : February 21

International Mother Language Day is being observed globally on February 21 (Monday) to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The idea to celebrate the International Mother Language Day was approved by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization or UNESCO in 1999.

“UNESCO believes in the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable societies. It is within its mandate for peace that it works to preserve the differences in cultures and languages that foster tolerance and respect for others,” the UN body said.

The theme of the 2022 International Mother Language Day is “Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and opportunities”, said UNESCO.

Source : NDTV

Published On : February 21, 2022

2 .

AIF (Alternative Investment Fund) SEBI has reconstituted its Alternative Investment Policy Advisory Committee to oversee industry development. Who is the chairman of this revived committee?

A)

N R Narayana Murthy

B)

Kris Gopalakrishnan

C)

Shiv Nadar

D)

Azim Premji

Correct Answer : N R Narayana Murthy

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reconstituted its alternative investment policy advisory committee, which advises the capital markets regulator on a range of issues that impact further development of the AIF space. The committee has now 20 members, as per an update by the SEBI.

The panel, which was constituted by SEBI in March 2015, earlier had 22 members. Till now, the committee has submitted three reports on the AIF (Alternative Investment Fund) industry.

The committee is chaired by Infosys co-founder "N R Narayana Murthy". The committee includes members from SEBI, Ministry of Finance, AIF players and industry associations.

Gopal Srinivasan, chairman and managing director, TVS Capital Funds; Gopal Jain, co-founder and managing partner, Gaja Capital; Vipul Roongta, managing director and CEO, HDFC Capital Advisors; and Renuka Ramnath, chairperson, Indian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (IVCA) are among the members of the panel, as per SEBI..

Source : The Hindu Businessline

Published On : February 21, 2022

3 .

After nine years, the French government decided to withdraw its troops from Mali and relocate its military base to which country?

A)

Chad

B)

Niger

C)

Senegal

D)

Mauritania

Correct Answer : Niger

French president, Emmanuel Macron has confirmed that France and its European partners will start the military withdrawal from Mali after more than nine years fighting a jihadist insurgency. The heart of this military operation will be shifted from Mali to Niger.

Published On : February 21, 2022

4 .

The International Olympic Committee session will be held at which place in 2023?

A)

Paris

B)

Beijing

C)

Mumbai

D)

New York

Correct Answer : Mumbai

Mumbai, India will host the International Olympic Committee session in 2023. The IOC Session for 2023 will be held at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.

Published On : February 20, 2022

5 .

TransUnion CIBIL has partnered with which Indian body recently for a Nation-wide MSME Consumer Education Program?

A)

SIDBI

B)

NABARD

C)

NITI Aayog

D)

FICCI

Correct Answer : FICCI

TransUnion CIBIL has partnered with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) to launch a unique nationwide MSME consumer education program to support MSME.

Published On : February 20, 2022

6 .

What was the profession of the recently deceased Ravish Tiwari?

A)

Author

B)

Economist

C)

journalism

D)

Sportsperson

Correct Answer : journalism

Ravish Tiwari, National Political Editor and Chief of National Bureau of The Indian Express, whose journalism blended scholarship with reporting rigour to explain change in politics and society, died Saturday(19th Feb 2022) morning. He had been fighting cancer since June 2020. He was 40 and is survived by his wife, his parents, and a brother.

Tiwari led a team of senior journalists at The Indian Express who covered the Union Government, including state and national elections, the Prime Minister’s Office, national security, strategic affairs, diplomacy, health, education, environment and infrastructure. Leading from the front as a reporter and an editor, he had travelled and reported from extensively across the country on rural affairs, agriculture, politics and, most recently, the UP election campaign.

“Ravish’s was a rare, unique voice in our profession. In the polarised world which much of political journalism inhabits, never once did he seek the comfort of an echo chamber. He listened to all because he knew that was the best way and the only way to keep a finger on the nation’s political pulse and explain it to our readers and audiences,” said Chairman of the Express Group Viveck Goenka. “We deeply mourn his loss. Ravish will live in his work and his values which will be an enduring inspiration for the political team in the newsroom and beyond.”

Source : Indian Express

Published On : February 20, 2022

7 .

What is the theme of 2022 World Day of Social Justice?

A)

Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment

B)

A Call for Social Justice in the Digital Economy.

C)

Closing the Inequalities Gap to Achieve Social Justice

D)

If You Want Peace & Development, Work for Social Justice

Correct Answer : Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment

Theme of 2022 World Day of Social Justice : “Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment”.

Published On : February 20, 2022

8 .

The World Day of Social Justice is observed every year on which day?

A)

February 21

B)

February 20

C)

February 19

D)

February 18

Correct Answer : February 20

World Day of Social Justice is celebrated annually all over the world on 20 February. The International Labour Organization unanimously adopted the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization on 10 June 2008. Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. World Day of Social Justice 2022 Theme: Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment.

History of the Days : The International Labour Organization unanimously adopted the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization on 10 June 2008. This is the third major statement of principles and policies adopted by the International Labour Conference since the ILO’s Constitution of 1919. It builds on the Philadelphia Declaration of 1944 and the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of 1998. The 2008 Declaration expresses the contemporary vision of the ILO’s mandate in the era of globalization.

Published On : February 20, 2022

9 .

According to Hurun India Wealth Report 2021, which city has the highest number of dollar-millionaire families in India?

A)

Mumbai

B)

Bengaluru

C)

Delhi

D)

Hyderabad

Correct Answer : Mumbai

The number of dollar-millionaire households in India increased by 11 per cent compared to last year, according to Hurun India Wealth Report 2021. The report compiles India's richest list and the accompanying Luxury Consumer Survey their behavioural patterns. According to the latest edition of the Hurun Report, Mumbai has the highest number of millionaire households in the country, followed by Delhi and Kolkata.

The Hurun Report defines millionaire households with a net worth of $1 million (equivalent to â‚¹ 7 crore). The report was released today. It said that such households have reached 4.58 lakh this year, rising 11 per cent compared to the last year's number.

It further said that the number of dollar-millionaire households in India is estimated to increase by 30 per cent over the next five years to reach six lakh households by 2026.

Talking about the city-wise distribution of millionaire households, the Hurun Report said that Mumbai has 20,300 such households, while Delhi has 17,400 and Kolkata 10,500.

When it comes to behavioural patterns, the Hurun Report said that 36 per cent of Indian millionaires use e-wallets or UPI as their preferred payment method as compared to the 18 per cent last year.

Nearly one-third of the high networth individuals (HNIs), who participated in this year's Hurun Indian Luxury Consumer Survey 2021, said that they followed risk-averse investment philosophy during the coronavirus pandemic, the report said. This is up from 18 per cent last year..

Source : NDTV

Published On : February 20, 2022

10 .

Where was Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, recently launched India's first water taxi service?

A)

Surat

B)

Patna

C)

Jaipur

D)

Mumbai

Correct Answer : Mumbai

India first water taxi services between south Mumbai and the satellite city of Navi Mumbai were flagged off virtually by Chief Minister Uddhavy Thackeray and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal this afternoon. The water taxies will bring down the travel time to 45 minutes from the earlier 90 minutes between Navi Mumbai area to mainland Mumbai.

Uddhav Thackeray inaugurated the Belapur jetty while Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbanand Sonowal flagged off the water taxi.

Both the Chief Minister and the Union Minister of Waterways underlined the importance of Centre-state cooperation to ensure that public infrastructure projects are completed on time.

Speaking at the event, Mr Sonowal said, "This is great moment for all of us. For this I pay my deep regards to the people of Maharashtra and the state government of Maharashtra."

"The project has been successfully implemented by the Maharashtra Maritime Board with 50% of the costs borne by the state and 50% by the Centre. The completion of this project was achieved despite the Covid pandemic," Mr Sonowal added.

Uddhav Thackeray also complimented the Minister by saying, "I want to thank you for giving Maharashtra priority."..

Source : NDTV

Published On : February 19, 2022