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1 .

Which state Central Jail has started its own radio channel 'Jail Vaani-FM 18.77'?

A)

Uttar Pradesh

B)

Madhya Pradesh

C)

Andhra Pradesh

D)

Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Madhya Pradesh

In Madhya Pradesh, the Central Jail of Indore has started its own radio channel ‘Jail Vaani-FM 18.77’. Through this radio channel, the jail inmates will get to know about the happening in the world. The radio channel will also provide the jail inmates with information on health and social issues.

The radio station will act as a medium for prisoners to tell their own stories and also to share their experiences. The aim is to inform jail inmates about what is happening across the world. Jails with such innovative measures adopted for the reform of prisoners will certainly act as correctional institutions.

Published On : February 14, 2022

2 .

Who has been inaugurates new Durbar Hall at Indian Raj Bhavan in Feb 2022?

A)

Narendra Modi

B)

Amit Shah

C)

Nirmala Sitharaman

D)

Ram Nath Kovind

Correct Answer : Ram Nath Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday(11th Feb 2022) inaugurated the Durbar Hall at Raj Bhavan, situated at Malabar Hill. He said transparency is the most important aspect of good governance in a democratic system and the modern concept of the Durbar promotes the same.

“The method of connecting with people through the Janata Darbar by the public authorities is becoming popular. Thus, in a new context, this Durbar Hall is a symbol of our new India, new Maharashtra and our vibrant democracy,” said the President.

He was speaking at the inaugural event of the Durbar Hall at Raj Bhavan. The President is on a three-day visit to the state from Thursday. On Saturday, he is going to visit Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s native village ‘Ambadawe’ in Ratnagiri district on Saturday..

Source : Hindustan Times

Published On : February 14, 2022

3 .

Who is the brand ambassador of agritech app Krishi Network?

A)

Saif Ali Khan

B)

Akshay Kumar

C)

Pankaj Tripathi

D)

Rajkummar Rao

Correct Answer : Pankaj Tripathi

Agritech platform Krishi Network on Thursday(10th Feb 2022) said Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi has invested in the startup. It, however, did not disclose the amount Tripathi has infused in the platform that is connected with at least 30 lakh farmers.

The fresh funds will be used to expand its AI-based technology platform across India and grow rapidly, the startup said in a statement.

"Coming from a farmer background, I have always believed in supporting initiatives that help farmers with access to information to grow their business," said Tripathi.

"Back in my days as a farmer, genuine and correct information always used to be a concern, and seeing how Krishi Network is supporting farmers is commendable," added the actor who will also be their brand ambassador.

Founded by IIT Kharagpur alumni Ashish Mishra and Siddhant Bhomia, Krishi Network leverages the growing rural internet penetration to create a platform that eases information accessibility for farmers and enables them to generate higher profits from their land.

The platform also has on-boarded agri brands, agri-input merchants, and other stakeholders in the agriculture supply chain.

Its app is currently available in Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi and English..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : February 14, 2022

4 .

Which state health minister announced the "Hope Express" to prevent cancer?

A)

Punjab

B)

Karnataka

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Maharashtra

Maharashtra’s Health Minister, Rajesh Tope has announced that “Hope Express” will be launched in the state to prevent cancer. This is the first such machine in India. He was speaking at the launch of a state-of-the-art Mosaic-3D radiation machine at a private hospital in Kolhapur. The State Health Minister also promised to take initiative to start Hope Express in every district of the state through district planning.

The State Health Minister also promised to take initiative to start Hope Express in every district of the state through district planning. He also inaugurated the Oncoprime Cancer Center online at the Hattarki Hospital in Gadhinglaj. The centre will benefit patients in rural areas.

Published On : February 14, 2022

5 .

Who has conducted a first-of-its-kind Hackathon named "Sainya Ranakshetram"?

A)

Indian army

B)

Indian Navy

C)

Indian Air Force

D)

Indian Naval Air Arm

Correct Answer : Indian army

Indian army has conducted a first-of-its-kind Hackathon named “Sainya Ranakshetram”. The hackathon was conducted in the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow under the overall guidance of the Shimla-based Army Training Command (ARTRAC), one of the seven commands of the Indian Army.

Published On : February 14, 2022

6 .

The Government of India has set the target to replace diesel with renewable energy by which year to achieve zero diesel use in the agricultural sector?

A)

2023

B)

2024

C)

2025

D)

2026

Correct Answer : 2024

The Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable energy, R K Singh has informed that the Government has planned to replace diesel with renewable source of energy to achieve the target of zero diesel use in the agricultural sector by 2024.

Published On : February 14, 2022

7 .

Who has resigned as chairman of the Supreme Court's High Powered Committee (HPC) on the Char Dham project?

A)

Gufi Paintal

B)

Raj Babbar

C)

Abhay Chopra

D)

Ravi Chopra

Correct Answer : Ravi Chopra

Veteran environmentalist "Ravi Chopra" has resigned as chairman of the Supreme Court’s High Powered Committee (HPC) on the Char Dham project. His belief that the HPC could protect this fragile (Himalayan) ecology has been shattered. The Supreme Court on December 14 allowed double-lane widening of roads for the project in view of “security concerns.”

In his resignation letter to the secretary-general of the Supreme Court on January 27, Chopra referred to the apex court’s December 2021 order that accepted the wider road configuration to meet defence needs, instead of what the HPC had recommended and the SC accepted in its earlier order in September 2020. In 2018, the project was challenged by an NGO for its potential impact on the Himalayan ecology due to felling trees, cutting hills and dumping excavated material. In 2019, the SC formed the HPC Chopra to examine the issues, and in September 2020, accepted his recommendation on road width etc.

Published On : February 14, 2022

8 .

Who has been inaugurates long Rail-cum-Road Bridge over River Ganga in Bihar?

A)

Rajnath Singh

B)

Nitin Gadkari

C)

Smriti Irani

D)

Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer : Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated the 14.5 km long rail-cum-road-bridge over the Ganga river at Munger in Bihar through video conferencing Friday(11th Feb 2022). The bridge has been constructed on NH 333B at the cost of 696 crore rupees.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the NDA government is committed to empowering every city and village of Bihar with better connectivity. He said, one of the major tourist and pilgrimage sites of Bihar, the city of Munger is known for its rich ancient history, culture, education and commerce.

He said, with the construction of this bridge, the distance from Munger to Khagaria will be less than 100 km and the distance from Munger to Begusarai will be less than 20 km. He said, there will be a saving of three hours in traveling from Munger to Khagaria – Saharsa and 45 minutes in traveling from Munger to Begusarai – Samastipur...

Source : NewsOnAir

Published On : February 14, 2022

9 .

ICGS "Saksham", the final ship of the 5 Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vehicle (CGOPV) Project was recently delivered to the Indian Coast Guard ahead of the schedule. Which company was given the contract to develop the vessels under the project?

A)

Hindustan Shipyard

B)

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

C)

Goa Shipyard Limited

D)

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

Correct Answer : Goa Shipyard Limited

The Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) delivered the 5th and final vessel of the 5 Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vehicle (CGOPV) Project to the Indian Coast Guard, on February 08, 2022, ahead of contractual schedule. The vessel has been named as ICGS ‘Saksham’.

Published On : February 14, 2022

10 .

Who has been elected as the President of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the year 2022-23.

A)

Debashis Mitra

B)

Chatur Nadh

C)

Manikhandhan Swami

D)

Aniket Sunnil Talati

Correct Answer : Debashis Mitra

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on Saturday(13th Feb 2022) said Debashis Mitra has been elected as its President for the 2022-23 term.

Aniket Sunil Talati has been elected as Vice President of the institute, which has more than 3.40 lakh members and over 7 lakh students, according to a release.

They took charge on Saturday(13th Feb 2022).

Mitra, who is serving his third term in ICAI Council, has been in the accounting profession for more than 34 years. Apart from being a Chartered Accountant, he is also a Cost Accountant and a Company Secretary.

Source : Economic Times

Published On : February 14, 2022