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1 .

In 2017, SEBI had formed a "Committee on Corporate Governance" which recommended separating the roles of Chairperson and MD/CEO of listed entities. Who was the head of this committee?

A)

Uday Kotak

B)

Anand Mahindra

C)

Dilip Shanghvi

D)

Cyrus Poonawalla

Correct Answer : Uday Kotak

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) board has decided to make provision for separation of the roles of chairperson and MD/CEO as ‘voluntary’ against ‘mandatory’ earlier. The market regulator had in June 2017 set up a committee on corporate governance under Uday Kotak with a view to seek recommendations to further enhance corporate governance norms for listed companies.

One of the recommendations that the Committee came out with was the separation of the roles of chairperson and MD/CEO of listed companies. This was proposed to provide a better and more balanced governance structure by enabling more effective and objective supervision of the management. The Sebi board, in its meeting in March 2018 approved the proposal for the top 500-listed entities. Later the deadline for compliance was extended by two years in January 2020.

Published On : February 17, 2022

2 .

In which state was SIDBI's Waste to Wealth Creation Program launched?

A)

Maharashtra

B)

Chhattisgarh

C)

West Bengal

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : West Bengal

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has launched the ‘Waste to Wealth Creation’ programme for women in the Sundarbans in West Bengal. In this, the women will make ornaments and showpieces from the fish scales. SIDBI will extend benefits to 50 women indirectly generating revenues from alternate livelihoods.

Under this programme, Later, these women are expected to become a trainer for replicating and disseminating the knowledge among other aspirants. This is a part of mission Swavalamban of SIDBI that aims to support artisans to become sustainable.

Published On : February 17, 2022

3 .

Name the Union Minister for Power in the Government of India, who co-chaired the 4th India-Australia Energy Dialogue recently with his Australian counterpart?

A)

Raj Kumar Singh

B)

Pralhad Joshi

C)

Ashwini Vaishnaw

D)

Hardeep Singh Puri

Correct Answer : Raj Kumar Singh

The 4th India-Australia Energy Dialogue was on February 15th, 2022 through video-conferencing. The dialogue was co-chaired by Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar Singh and Australian Energy and Emissions Reduction Minister Angus Taylor.

Published On : February 17, 2022

4 .

Which country will host the G20 Summit in 2022?

A)

Japan

B)

Germany

C)

Australia

D)

Indonesia

Correct Answer : Indonesia

In 2021, the G20 summits was held in Rome, Italy. In 2022 the G20 summit will be held in Bali, Indonesia while in 2023 it will be held in New Delhi, India.

Published On : February 17, 2022

5 .

When the Bengali singer Sandhya Mukherjee passes away?

A)

16th Feb 2022

B)

15th Feb 2022

C)

14th Feb 2022

D)

13th Feb 2022

Correct Answer : 15th Feb 2022

After a prolonged battle with COVID, legendary Bengali singer "Sandhya Mukherjee", who had refused to accept the Padma award last month, died on Tuesday(15th Feb 2022) evening following a massive "cardiac arrest". She was hospitalized on January 27 and was recovering after prolonged illness.

“Sandhya Gupta (Mukherjee) suffered a sudden "cardiac arrest" at around 7:30 pm because of an irregular heart beat and could not be revived. The hospital deeply mourns the passing away of the legendary singer,” a medical bulletin issued by the private hospital in Kolkata where Mukherjee breathed her last, said.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, condoled the death of Sandhya Mukherjee, and said that “the death of the veteran singer is “irreparable loss” to the world..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : February 17, 2022

6 .

Who has been launched the first colour souvenir coin on 'Panchtantra'?

A)

Smriti Irani

B)

Nirmala Sitharaman

C)

Rajnath Singh

D)

Ram Nath Kovind

Correct Answer : Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister "Nirmala Sitharaman" on Friday(11th Feb 2022) launched the first colour souvenir coin on 'Panchtantra' on the occasion of 17th foundation day of Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL).

The finance minister in her address stressed on upskilling and acquiring new skills, and upgradation to meet the technology driven economy.

Further, she emphasized on ramping up the quality of products and to brand SPMCIL as lead producers of currency and other sovereign products.

The minister was also joined by Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth and other senior officials of the ministry, a finance ministry statement said.

Source : Business Standard

Published On : February 16, 2022

7 .

What percentage of the government of India has reduced the agri-cess on crude palm oil from how much percent?

A)

7.5% to 6.5%

B)

7.5% to 6%

C)

7.5% to 5%

D)

7.5% to 4%

Correct Answer : 7.5% to 5%

With a view to provide further relief to consumers and to keep in check any further rise in the prices of domestic edible oils, the Centre has reduced the agri-cess for Crude Palm Oil from 7.5 percent to 5 percent. The current basic rate of import duty of zero per cent on Crude Palm Oil, Crude Soyabean oil, and Crude Sunflower Oil up to the 30th of September this year. This will give relief to consumers and prevent a further rise in the price of domestic edible oils.

The 12.5 percent import duty on refined palm oils, 17.5 percent on refined soyabean oil, and 17.5 percent on refined sunflower oil will continue in effect until September 30, 2022. Furthermore, under the Essential Commodities Act of 1955, the government has set stock limit levels on edible oils and oilseeds up to June 30th of this year.

Published On : February 16, 2022

8 .

Which state has decided to launch a portal to invite suggestions for the renaming of cities that are currently contrary to Indian culture?

A)

Assam

B)

Gujarat

C)

Madhya Pradesh

D)

Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state government will launch a portal to invite suggestions for change of names of cities, towns & villages, which are contrary to Indian civilisation, culture and derogatory to any caste or community.

Published On : February 16, 2022

9 .

When was Ravidas Jayanti observed across India?

A)

February 13th

B)

February 14th

C)

February 15th

D)

February 16th

Correct Answer : February 16th

This year(2022) Guru Ravidas Jayanti is observed on February 16, 2022, across the country. It is the 645th birth anniversary of the saint Ravidas. India is home to saints and poets. Ravidas is one of the greatest poets and spiritual figures and social reformers of that time. He was known for his belief in one God and unbiased religious poems. He invested his whole life in the abolition of the caste system and openly despised the notion of the caste system.

Ravidas Jayanti Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Purnima Tithi Begins: 09:42 PM on Feb 15, 2022

Purnima Tithi Ends: 10:25 PM on Feb 16, 2022

History and Significance : Guru Ravidas was a saint-poet in the popular Bhakti movement. He was born in the 14th century in the holy city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

It falls on Magh Purnima, a full moon day in the month of Magha. So the followers observe this day with great importance.

He was the first saint who used poetry and spiritual teachings to spread equality and challenge the Indian caste system.

He himself found the Ravidassia religion and was a disciple of Sant Kabir, who marked his contribution with 40 devotional poems and songs by Guru Granth Sahib.

He was also popular as Mira Bai's spiritual guide.

Source : India Today

Published On : February 16, 2022

10 .

Which nation's Land Forces Commander visited India for the very first time on February 14th, 2022?

A)

Saudi Arabia

B)

Oman

C)

UAE

D)

Qatar

Correct Answer : Saudi Arabia

The Commander of Royal Saudi Land Forces, Lieutenant General Fahd Bin Abdullah Mohammed Al-Mutair arrived in India for a three-day visit on February 14, 2022 in a historic first. This is the first-ever visit to India by a serving Royal Saudi Land Forces Commander. It is a testament of the growing bilateral defence ties between India and Saudi Arabia.

Published On : February 16, 2022