Current Affairs Quiz - April 2022
11. Which state is the host of the ‘Conference and Exhibition on the National Calendar of India’?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
As a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, a two-day Conference and Exhibition on the National Calendar of India has been scheduled at Ujjain and Dongla, Madhya Pradesh.
The venue has been selected in the state because it is a place located on the tropic of Cancer. Ministry of Culture, Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences along with other institutions are organising the conference.
12. Which country launched the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)?
[A] Australia
[B] Japan
[C] India
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) during his address at the UN Climate Action Summit in 2019.
Madagascar has recently become the 30th country to join the India-backed CDRI. The CDRI is a global partnership that aims to promote the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks.
13. Which organisation released the ‘Global Wind Report 2022’?
[A] Global Wind Energy Council
[B] ReNew Power
[C] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: A [Global Wind Energy Council]
Notes:
Global Wind Energy Council released its flagship Global Wind Report 2022. The report says that 93.6 gigawatts of capacity was installed last year, a little less than the 95.3 GW installed in 2020.
According to the report, the decline in onshore installations was driven by the world’s two largest wind power markets: China and the U.S. The report also called for a significant rise in global wind energy capacity.
14. Which country is the world’s largest producer and exporter of Palm Oil?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Indonesia
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: C [Indonesia]
Notes:
Indonesia is the world’s largest producer and exporter of Palm Oil. At present, the country is facing a palm oil crisis, due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Indonesia requires its exporters to set aside 30 per cent of palm oil products for domestic use, up from the previous 20 per cent, to tackle the shortage. Massive price spikes for food and energy caused by Ukraine War will push over 40 million people into extreme poverty. India, the world’s biggest buyer of edible oil, relies on Indonesia for over half of its palm oil imports.
15. Which country launched the Earth observation satellite ‘Gaofen-3 03’?
[A] Russia
[B] Israel
[C] China
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
China successfully launched a new Earth observation satellite named ‘Gaofen-3 03’ by a Long March-4C rocket.
The satellite will become part of its land-sea radar satellite constellation and capture fine-resolution images to help the country safeguard its maritime interests. The satellite will be networked with the Gaofen-3 and Gaofen-3 02 satellites to form a land-sea radar satellite constellation.
16. What is the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection for 2022-23, as per RBI’s Monetary Policy April 2022?
[A] 9.5 per cent
[B] 8.1 per cent
[C] 7.2 per cent
[D] 6.9 per cent
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Correct Answer: C [7.2 per cent]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained an accommodative stance and cut the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection for the 2022-23 to 7.2 per cent, against the earlier projection of 7.8 per cent.
The inflation forecast has also been hiked from 4.5 per cent to 5.7 per cent for the FY 2022-23. The reasons are excessive volatility in global crude oil prices and extreme uncertainty over the evolving geopolitical tensions.
17. Which is the nodal agency to implement the Ayushman Bharat -Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)?
[A] National Medical Commission
[B] Medical Council of India
[C] National Health Authority
[D] AIIMS
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Correct Answer: C [National Health Authority]
Notes:
The National Health Authority (NHA) was set-up to implement the set-up to implement the PM-JAY at the national level.
The National Health Authority has recently launched a new version of the Health Benefit Package, 2022, under the PM JAY. It added 365 new procedures to take the total to 1,949. It also introduces differential pricing under the scheme based on the type of city and level of care.
18. Which institution recently launched the ‘AVSAR’ scheme?
[A] Airports Authority of India
[B] Reserve Bank of India
[C] Supreme Court of India
[D] Election Commission of India
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Correct Answer: A [Airports Authority of India]
Notes:
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has recently launched Airport as Venue for skilled artisans Of The Region (AVSAR) scheme.
It aims to allocate space to Self Help Groups (SHGs) at its airports for selling or showcasing the self-made products of their region. Under this scheme, an area of 100-200 square feet has been earmarked at each AAI-operated airport.
19. What is the main objective of the ‘AIM’ programme of NITI Aayog
[A] To promote skill development
[B] To promote innovation
[C] To promote higher education
[D] To improve nutrition level
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Correct Answer: B [To promote innovation]
Notes:
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog was launched for creating an innovation culture and entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), till March 2023.
20. Which institution released the ‘Expanding Heat Resilience’ report?
[A] India Meteorological Department
[B] Food and Agricultural Organisation
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
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Correct Answer: D [Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)]
Notes:
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a non-profit has authored the ‘Expanding Heat Resilience’ report.
As per the report, extreme temperatures are being recorded in Himachal Pradesh and Kerala, the states with no history of heat-waves. The number of states affected by heat-waves was at 28 in 2019, up from 19 the year before.
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