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1 .

What is the rate of interest on Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme for the quarter 1 of the financial year 2022-23 (Apr-Jun 2022)?

7.20%

7.40%

7.60%

7.80%

Correct Answer : 7.60%

Those who have Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana or SSY accounts would continue to get 7.60 percent SSY interest rate on their deposits in first quarter of the new financial year.

Similarly, post office small saving investor will continue to get return on their money they have got in the recently ended quarter.

Published On : April 1, 2022

2 .

Who is bagged 'BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year' award 2021?

Karnam Malleswari

Vinesh Phogat

Lovlina Borgohain

Mirabai Chanu

Correct Answer : Mirabai Chanu

Ace Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award for 2021 in New Delhi.

Mirabai Chanu, who is preparing for the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games currently, bagged the Silver medal in the 49kg category at the Tokyo Olympics.

Mirabai saw off competition from four other nominees in ace shuttler player PV Sindhu, golfer Aditi Ashok, boxer Lovlina Borgohain, and Para-shooter Avani Lekhara for the award.

In her reaction via a video message after winning the award, Mirabai said, "I am currently training in the United States. I will give my best to win gold at this year's Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. Thank you to BBC India for honouring me with the BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year award."

Among the other awards, Indian women's cricketer Shafali Verma was awarded the BBC Emerging Player award.

India’s first woman athlete to win an Olympic medal, Karnam Malleshwari, was presented the BBC Lifetime Achievement award. The former weightlifter had bagged Bronze at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, in the 69 kg category...

Source : The Quint

Published On : March 31, 2022

3 .

Rating agency, Ind-Ra, has lowered the economic growth forecast rate of India's GDP in FY23 to what percent?

6-6.8%

7-7.2%

7.5-7.9%

8-8.4%

Correct Answer : 7-7.2%

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has revised downwards the GDP growth forecast for India in FY23 to 7-7.2 percent.

Published On : March 31, 2022

4 .

When did the Belgian footballer Miguel van Damme passes away?

28th March 2022

29th March 2022

30th March 2022

31st March 2022

Correct Answer : 29th March 2022

Belgian footballer "Miguel Van Damme" has died at (29th March 2022) the age of 28 following a long-running battle with leukemia.

Van Damme was diagnosed with leukemia in 2016 and underwent several courses of treatment for cancer over five years.

He successfully saw off infection on two occasions, but announced in September 2020 that it had returned for the third time and that this time it was incurable.

“It is with the greatest sadness that we report that our friend and teammate Miguel Van Damme lost the fight in his long and uneven battle against leukemia,” Cercle Brugge said in a statement.

“Words are not enough to describe what we feel, even though we knew that things had not gone well for a while. Today is an extremely difficult day in the almost 123-year history of Cercle Brugge,” it added, sending condolences to the goalkeeper’s wife Kyana, daughter Camille, as well as his parents, sister, friends and family.”

“Miguel, your perseverance and strength to go for it again and again, setback after setback, was admirable. You are an example of positivism, persistence and fighting spirit. A source of inspiration for everyone who fights. Forever in our green-black heart, #16,” the club added.

Van Damme made 40 appearances for Cercle Brugge.

Spanish giants Real Madrid said in a statement: “Real Madrid C. F., the club’s President and the Board of Directors are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Circulo de Brujas player Miguel Van Damme. Real Madrid would like to send its condolences and its warmest regards and affection to all his family and loved ones, to his club and to his teammates.”

Source : The Print

Published On : March 31, 2022

5 .

The first edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise 2022 (IMEX-22) was held from March 26 to 30, 2022, in Goa and in the ________ Sea.

Gulf of Oman

Red Sea

Caspian Sea

Arabian Sea

Correct Answer : Arabian Sea

The first edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise 2022 (IMEX-22) was held from March 26 to 30, 2022, in Goa and in the Arabian Sea. The objective of the exercise was to enhance the interoperability of the navies of member nations in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations. The exercise is seen as a significant stepping stone for regional navies to collaborate and respond collectively to natural disasters in the region and paves way for further strengthening regional cooperation.

About the exercise : The navies from 15 out of the 25 member nations of IONS, participated in the exercise. The Harbour Phase of IMEX – 22 was held at Marmugao port, Goa on March 26 and 27 while the Sea Phase took place in the Arabian Sea from March 28 to 30, 2022.

What is IONS?

The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a series of biennial meetings between the littoral states of the Indian Ocean region, to increase maritime security cooperation, discuss regional maritime issues, and promote friendly relationships among the member states. The forum was established in 2007.

Published On : March 31, 2022

6 .

Who has released a book titled "Indian Agriculture towards 2030: Pathways for Enhancing Farmersâ€™ Income, Nutritional Security and Sustainable Food and Farm Systems"?

Smriti Irani

Nitin Gadkari

Narendra Singh Tomar

Jyotiraditya Scindia

Correct Answer : Narendra Singh Tomar

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW), "Narendra Singh Tomar" has released a book titled “Indian Agriculture towards 2030: Pathways for Enhancing Farmers’ Income, Nutritional Security and Sustainable Food and Farm Systems”, at an event organized by NITI Aayog and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.

Indian Agriculture towards 2030 captures the outcomes of the deliberative process of national dialogue by NITI Aayog and the Ministries of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare; and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and facilitated by FAO since 2019.

Published On : March 30, 2022

7 .

Who has been released a book titled "Spoorthi Pradatha Sri Somayya" authored by "Syam Prasad"?

Narendra Modi

Ram Nath Kovind

M Venkaiah Naidu

Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer : M Venkaiah Naidu

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, released a book titled ‘Spoorthi Pradatha Sri Somayya’ authored by Syam Prasad. The book is based on the life story of late Shri Somepalli Somaiah, a social worker from Andhra Pradesh. He inspired youth to dedicate their lives to social welfare.

Somepalli Somaiah was born in 1927 in the “Parlamili” village of Prakasham district. He dedicated his life to reform and the betterment of society for 50 years. He participated in the Satyagraha of 1948 and was against the ban on RSS (Rashtriya Seva Sangh) and was jailed for the same.

Published On : March 30, 2022

8 .

As per latest report of ICRA, what is the projected GDP growth rate for India in 2022-23 fiscal?

6.4%

7.2%

8.1%

8.5%

Correct Answer : 7.2%

Rating agency ICRA has lowered the growth forecast for India’s GDP in 2022-23 (FY23) to 7.2%. Earlier this rate was 8%. The ICRA Ltd. has projected the GDP growth forecast for 2021-22 (FY22) at 8.5%.

Published On : March 30, 2022

9 .

Which country has qualified for its first FIFA World Cup in 36 years?

Finland

Guatemala

Luxembourg

Canada

Correct Answer : Canada

Canada beat Jamaica 4-0 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2022, their first qualification in 36 years. The United States and Mexico will have to wait to learn their fate along with Costa Rica. The United States got a hat-trick as they beat Panama 5-1, while Mexico managed to pull of a 1-0 win against Honduras after a 70th-minute goal.

Published On : March 29, 2022

10 .

Who has become the third woman to win an Oscar for Best Director for Netflix's "The Power of the Dog"?

Sofia Coppola

Jane Campion

Ava DuVernay

Patty Jenkins

Correct Answer : Jane Campion

Jane Campion has become the third woman to win 'Best Director' award for Netflix's 'The Power of the Dog' at the 94th Academy Awards. This was her second Oscar award, as she had earlier bagged an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for 'The Piano' in 1994. She had also been nominated for best director for her work on 'The Piano'. She is the first woman to be nominated for best director twice at the Oscar awards. Kathryn Bigelow was the first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director in 2010. Chloé Zhao was the second woman and first Chinese woman to win the Oscar for Best Director for the film Nomadland at the 93rd Annual Academy Awards in 2021.

Published On : March 29, 2022