Daily Current Affairs Quiz : April 23, 2022
April 23, 2022 April 23, 2022
1. What is the theme of the ‘Earth Day 2022’?
[A] Covid and Planet
[B] Invest on our Planet
[C] Sustainable Living
[D] No to Pollution
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Correct Answer: B [Invest on our Planet]
Notes:
The Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22, to sensitise people to protect the environment, restore damaged ecosystems and live a more sustainable life.
Earth Day has been celebrated since 1970. It was first observed in the United States, when over 20 million people protested against the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill. In 2009, the United Nations designated April 22 as ‘International Mother Earth Day’. This year, the theme is ‘Invest In Our Planet’.
2. Which institution has released a draft battery swapping policy for Electric Vehicles?
[A] Ministry of Power
[B] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Bureau of Energy Efficiency
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Correct Answer: C [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
Government think-tank Niti Aayog has prepared a draft battery swapping policy, to support the adoption of battery-swapping, mainly in electric scooters and three-wheeler electric rickshaw.
Under the policy, NITI Aayog has proposed offering incentives to electric vehicles (EVs) with swappable batteries, subsidies to companies manufacturing swappable batteries, a new battery-as-a-service business model, and standards for interoperable batteries etc.
3. ‘Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration’ are conferred on which units/personalities?
[A] Chief Ministers
[B] Districts/Implementing units and Central/State organisations
[C] Chief Ministers/ Governors
[D] Non-Resident Indians in Leadership Roles
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Correct Answer: B [Districts/Implementing units and Central/State organisations]
Notes:
On the occasion of Civil Services Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration.
They were instituted to recognize the extraordinary work done by Districts/implementing units and Central/State organisations for the welfare of common citizens. A total of 16 awards for 5 identified Priority Programmes and for innovations in the sphere of public administration/delivery of services etc. were given this year.
4. ‘Ganga Quest 2022’, which was seen in the news recently, is held under which mission?
[A] Swachh Bharat Mission
[B] National Mission for Clean Ganga
[C] Green India Mission
[D] National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Eco system
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Correct Answer: B [National Mission for Clean Ganga]
Notes:
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) along with Tree Craze Foundation, began Ganga Quest, an online quiz in 2019.
The last date for the quiz, which commenced on April 7, is 22nd May- the International Day for Biological Diversity. The winners will be announced along with a Live Quiz on the occasion of World Environment Day on 5th June 2022. Ganga Quest 2022 is part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
5. Which institution partnered with UNICEF India on sustainable development goals (SDGs) with a focus on children?
[A] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] Smile Foundation
[D] Pratham Foundation
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Correct Answer: B [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
Government think tank NITI Aayog and UNICEF India signed a statement of intent (SoI) on sustainable development goals (SDGs) with a focus on children.
The SoI seeks to formalise a framework of cooperation to launch the first report on the ‘State of India’s Children: Status and Trends in Multidimensional Child Development’.
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