Current Affairs Quiz - April 2022
31. Which Indian private sector bank launched its new enterprise portal- ‘FYN’?
[A] Yes Bank
[B] Federal Bank
[C] Kotak Mahindra Bank
[D] Axis Bank
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Correct Answer: C [Kotak Mahindra Bank]
Notes:
Kotak Mahindra Bank recently announced the launch of Kotak FYN, its new enterprise portal exclusive for business banking and corporate clients.
The Bank’s Customers can use the portal to carry out all trade and services transactions. It offers a dashboard to track the utilisation of transaction limits on a real-time basis, access to past transactions and upcoming transaction events among others.
32. Which country has authorised a Covid-19 breathalyzer test?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] USA
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
A Covid-19 breathalyzer test with the ability to provide diagnostic results in three minutes has won emergency-use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The test, made by Texas-based InspectIR Systems, is authorized for those with the age of 18 and above. The sysytem correctly identified 91.2% of positive samples and 99.3% of negative samples. As per studies, the breathalyzer’s sensitivity is comparable to that of rapid antigen tests.
33. State-owned NHPC signed a MoU with which state for development of green hydrogen?
[A] Assam
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
State-owned NHPC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the district administration of Chamba, Himachal Pradesh for development of green hydrogen technologies to produce hydrogen.
This project will be implemented by NHPC Renewable Energy Limited (NREL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NHPC. The research and development department of NHPC and Chamera-II Power Station of NHPC will also be part of the project.
34. NROL-85, which was launched recently, is an intelligence satellite of which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Israel
[C] France
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: D [USA]
Notes:
SpaceX launched a spy satellite for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and landed the returning rocket back on Earth.
A two-stage Falcon 9 rocket carrying the NROL-85 spacecraft lifted off and this was the second landing for this particular booster. It also marks the 114th overall successful recovery of a first-stage booster by SpaceX.
35. The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) Rules have been amended, to allow……….. percent of FDI in LIC.
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Correct Answer: B [20]
Notes:
The Government has amended rules of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), paving the way for up to 20 per cent foreign direct investment in LIC.
The government is planning to dilute its stake in LIC through the Initial Public Offering (IPO). After the Cabinet approval, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) amended the FDI policy to facilitate overseas investment in LIC. SEBI gave approval to the draft papers of LIC.
36. What is the theme of the ‘World Heritage Day 2022’?
[A] Heritage and Climate
[B] Heritage and Covid
[C] Preserve Heritage
[D] Teaching Children about Heritage
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Correct Answer: A [Heritage and Climate]
Notes:
‘World Heritage Day 2022’ is celebrated on April 18 every year to raise awareness and take up ways to preserve cultural heritage. It is also known as International Day for Monuments and Sites.
This year, the World Heritage Day theme is “Heritage and Climate”. In India, there are 40 UNESCO recognised world heritage sites. The most recent additions to India’s world heritage sites are Jaipur city and the Harappan site of Dholavira in Gujarat.
37. ‘Shinku La Pass’, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: C [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Border Roads Organisation will construct the world’s highest tunnel at Shinku La Pass at 16,580 feet to connect Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh.
BRO Director General Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhary stated this while opening the strategically important Himachal to Zanskar Road at Shinku La Pass. The Centre has launched ‘Project Yojak’ of BRO to implement this ambitious project.
38. Which city is the venue of the annual spring meeting of the IMF and the World Bank in 2022?
[A] Geneva
[B] Washington
[C] Paris
[D] Rome
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Correct Answer: B [Washington]
Notes:
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva held a meeting with India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the sideline of the annual spring meeting of the IMF and the World Bank in Washington.
During the meeting, both leaders discussed the current geopolitical situation and its economic impact on the economies. The IMF MD also lauded India’s high growth rate and noted India’s well-targeted policy mix has helped the economy to remain resilient.
39. Which city inaugurated the country’s first-ever digital bus service?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: B [Mumbai]
Notes:
Mumbai’s first completely digital bus was recently inaugurated, on the Gateway of India – Churchgate route by the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST).
This is claimed to be the first-ever 100 percent digital bus service in the country, aiming at increasing the digitisation of the bus ticketing system. The bus has a unique tap-in tap-out feature wherein passengers can tap in using their smart card or using the ‘chalo’ app installed on their smart-phones.
40. ‘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.
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