Daily Current Affairs Quiz : April 1, 2022
April 1, 2022 April 1, 2022
1. ‘Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance’ (RAMP) is supported by which global institution?
[A] International Monetary Fund
[B] World Bank
[C] UNICEF
[D] World Economic Forum
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Correct Answer: B [World Bank]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet has approved USD 808 million (₹6,062.45 crore) for a new scheme ‘Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance’ (RAMP).
The new scheme assisted by the World Bank is expected to commence in the financial year of 2022-23. It aims to improve access to market and credit of the MSMEs. It focuses on strengthening institutions and governance of the MSME programme, and support to market access and access to finance.
2. Which section of Railways has completed 100 per cent electrification across the zone?
[A] Konkan Railway
[B] North East Frontier Railway
[C] East Coast Railway
[D] South Central Railway
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Correct Answer: A [Konkan Railway]
Notes:
Konkan Railway has recently completed 100 per cent electrification across the zone and it has set new benchmarks for sustainable development.
The Konkan Railway has completed the electrification work on its complete 741 km long route between Roha in Maharashtra and Thokur in Karnataka. The cost of this electrification project is Rs 1287 crore.
3. Kaziranga National Park is located along which Indian River?
[A] Ganga
[B] Yamuna
[C] Brahmaputra
[D] Sutlej
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Correct Answer: C [Brahmaputra]
Notes:
Kaziranga National Park is a protected area in Assam, spread along the Brahmaputra River. The National Park has successfully completed 14th Rhino Census in 2022.
There was increase of 200 one-horned rhinoceros from the 2018 figures even though 400 deaths were recorded mainly due to natural causes. With 903 females, 750 males, juvenile category and calves, the total population of one-horned rhinos is 2,613.
4. Which bank acquired the Indian consumer banking businesses of Citibank?
[A] HDFC Bank
[B] Axis Bank
[C] ICICI Bank
[D] Yes Bank
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Correct Answer: B [Axis Bank]
Notes:Indian private sector lender Axis Bank has acquired the Indian consumer banking businesses of US bank Citigroup.
The sale includes businesses of credit cards, retail banking, wealth management and consumer loans for Rs 12,325 crore, as part of plans to exit its retail operations in 13 markets. The sale excludes Citi’s institutional client businesses in India.
5. The Lok Sabha passed a bill to merge three municipal corporations of which city into a single entity?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Delhi
[C] Kolkata
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: B [Delhi]
Notes:
The Lok Sabha passed the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill seeks to unify the three municipal corporations of Delhi into a single and integrated entity, for better planning and optimal utilisation of resources.
Through the bill, the Centre proposed to appoint a ‘Special officer’ who will discharge the functions of the elected wing of councillors till the meeting of the new corporation is held. The bill is expected to give more autonomy to the unified corporation.
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