Current Affairs Quiz - April 2022
21. Jack Higgins, who passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
[A] Politician
[B] Scientist
[C] Writer
[D] Musician
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Correct Answer: C [Writer]
Notes:
Veteran British author Jack Higgins, who wrote ‘The Eagle Has Landed’ and several bestselling thrillers and espionage novels, passed away at the age of 92.
In 1975, his “The Eagle Has Landed” book was published, which was about a fictional World War II plot to kidnap British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Some of his other titles include “The Eagle Has Flown”, “Angel of Death”, ”Day of Reckoning”, and “A Darker Place”.
22. Which state/UT launched the ‘AVSAR’ portal under ‘Connect to Opportunities Initiative’?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched the ‘AVSAR’ portal under ‘Connect to Opportunities Initiative’ by Mission Youth.
The portal aims to provide real-time information about job opportunities available for the youth in the region. The online platform will act as an interface the industry and skilled workforce in Jammu and Kashmir.
23. The Weija dam, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which country?
[A] Ghana
[B] Mexico
[C] Chile
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: A [Ghana]
Notes:
As per a new report, the Weija dam, which provides 80 per cent of the drinking water supply of Ghana’s capital, Accra, is prone to flooding.
‘Ghana: Roadmap for resilient infrastructure in a changing climate’ has been prepared by the Ghanaian government with assistance from various United Nations agencies. The report noted that 54 per cent of dams assessed are exposed to floods and 23 per cent to droughts by 2050.
24. As per WTO, what is the estimated global trade growth in the 2022-23 fiscal year?
[A] 2.5%
[B] 3%
[C] 4%
[D] 5.5%
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Correct Answer: B [3%]
Notes:
The World Trade Organization (WTO) revised down its forecast for global trade growth in 2022-23 to 3% from 4.7%.
The slash is because of the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war. WTO also warned of a potential food crisis caused by surging prices. It also forecasted that the global trade growth in 2023 would rise up to 3.4%.
25. As per the World Bank’s April update, what is India’s GDP forecast for fiscal year 2022-23?
[A] 7.5 %
[B] 8.0 %
[C] 8.5 %
[D] 9.0 %
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Correct Answer: B [8.0 %]
Notes:
The World Bank has cut India’s GDP forecast for fiscal year 2022-23 to 8% from 8.7% predicted earlier, citing worsening supply bottlenecks and rising inflation risks caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The World Bank lowered its growth estimate by a full percentage point for South Asia, excluding Afghanistan, to 6.6%. Asian Development Bank Outlook 2022 earlier said that India is estimated to have a growth rate of 7.5% for 2022-23.
26. Which Indian state has recently slipped into a power crisis due to shortage of Coal?
[A] Bihar
[B] Odisha
[C] Punjab
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Punjab]
Notes:
Punjab slipped into a power crisis due to shortage of Coal. Against the installed capacity of 5,680 MW of thermal power plants, only 3150 MW power is being generated.
Several power plants including Talwandi Sabo power plant and that at Goindwal Sahib were operating at reduced load or shut down with no coal to operate it.
27. ‘Moskva’, which was seen in the news, is a famous warship of which country?
[A] Ukraine
[B] Russia
[C] China
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
The 510-crew missile cruiser ‘Moskva’, which was a symbol of Russia’s military power, is said to be hit by Ukrainian missiles.
As per Russian Military sources, the warship which was leading its naval assault on Ukraine, was damaged by an explosion and sank after a fire. The 12,490-tonne vessel is the biggest Russian warship to be sunk in action since Second World War.
28. What is the expansion of ‘LPA’ based on which the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the monsoon?
[A] Long period average
[B] Least period average
[C] Long prime average
[D] Least prime average
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Correct Answer: A [Long period average]
Notes:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its first Long Range Forecast (LRF) for this year that the country is likely to receive a normal monsoon for the fourth consecutive year.
Rainfall in the June-September southwest monsoon season was in the normal range in 2019, 2020, and 2021 as well. The IMD maintains five rainfall distribution categories on an all-India scale. These are: normal, below normal, above normal Deficient Excess in relation to a benchmark “long period average” (LPA).
29. Chennakeshava temple, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Chennakeshava temple in Belur continued with its age-old tradition of starting the Rathotsava (chariot festival) after reciting passages from the Quran by a Maulvi.
The Karnataka Endowment department allowed the temple authorities to go ahead with the practice. Hundreds of people from across the state visited the Chennakeshava temple to witness the two-day festival.
30. What is the theme of the ‘National Fire Service Day 2022’?
[A] Learn Fire Safety, Increase Productivity
[B] Tribute to Fire Fighters
[C] Fire Safety for Children
[D] Artificial Intelligence in Fire Service
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Correct Answer: A [Learn Fire Safety, Increase Productivity]
Notes:
National Fire Service Day commemorates the 71 Fire Service personnel who lost their lives during a massive explosion at Mumbai dockyard on April 14, 1944.
The government of India also honours fearless fire-fighters on National Fire Service Day, who have done extraordinary work in their service. This year the theme of the National Fire Service Day is “Learn Fire Safety, Increase Productivity”.
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