Current Affairs Quiz - April 2022
31. ‘Integrated Command and Control Centres’ is associated with which government scheme?
[A] Swachh Bharat Mission
[B] AMRUT
[C] Smart Cities Mission
[D] PRASAD
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Correct Answer: C [Smart Cities Mission]
Notes:
Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri said that 80 out of the 100 Smart Cities in the country have Integrated Command and Control Centres.
The Ministry is set to complete the work in the remaining 20 cities by August 15, 2022. The Smart Cities Mission was launched in 2015 to promote cities that provide core infrastructure, clean environment and give a decent quality of life to their citizens through the application of “Smart Solutions”. The Centre will provide financial support to the extent of Rs 48000 crores over five years.
32. Which institution organises the ‘National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise (NCX India)’?
[A] Indian Army
[B] National Security Council
[C] Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B [National Security Council]
Notes:
The National Security Council Secretariat is organising National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise (NCX India) for government officials.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval inaugurated the National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise. The participants will be trained on various key cyber security areas such as Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP), Vulnerability Handling & Penetration Testing, Network, Digital Forensics, among others.
33. ‘Donbas’, which was seen in the news recently, is a region in which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Ukraine
[C] Japan
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces have attacked a front stretching more than 300 miles as it advances to take control of the Donbas region.
Thousands of Russian troops backed by artillery and rocket barrages were advancing in the region, and the Ukrainian officials called it as the Battle of the Donbas. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a four-day humanitarian pause in the fighting.
34. Which Indian chess player won the ‘La Roda International Open Chess tournament’?
[A] R Praggnanandhaa
[B] D Gukesh
[C] Iniyan
[D] Koneru Humpy
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Correct Answer: B [D Gukesh]
Notes:
Young Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh clinched victory in the 48th La Roda International Open Chess tournament, scoring eight points from nine rounds.
The 15-year old GM from Tamil Nadu, who remained unbeaten through the nine rounds, defeated Israel’s Victor Mikhalevski in the final round. His compatriot R Praggnanandhaa, another young GM, took the third spot.
35. Which city is the host of the ‘Global Ayush Investment and Innovation Summit 2022’?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Kochi
[C] Gandhinagar
[D] Shimla
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Correct Answer: C [Gandhinagar]
Notes:
‘Global Ayush Investment and Innovation Summit 2022’ was organised by the AYUSH Ministry to seek investments into the sector and to develop India as the hub for traditional medicine practices. It is organised in the city of Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (Ayush) Ministry has received Letter of Intent (LOI) from 28 companies amounting to Rs. 6000 crores. This will help create over 5.5 lakh jobs across the country.
36. What is the theme of the ‘2022 United Nations Chinese Language Day’?
[A] Traditional Heritage
[B] China Chic
[C] Overseas Speakers
[D] Young China
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Correct Answer: B [China Chic]
Notes:
The 2022 United Nations Chinese Language Day and the second Overseas Chinese Language Video Festival has been held successfully.
“China Chic” was chosen as the theme of UN Chinese Language Day celebrations this year. It is a modern way to promote Chinese cultural diversity among the younger generation and to empower those for whom Chinese is not a first language.
37. 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.
38. Which institution launched Fincluvation, to encourage Start-ups to develop Financial Products?
[A] RBI
[B] NPCI
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] IPPB
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Correct Answer: D [IPPB]
Notes:
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) launched Fincluvation, to encourage Start-ups to develop Financial Products.
It is a joint initiative to collaborate with the financial technology (fintech) start-up community to co-create solutions for financial inclusion. The mentors will guide the start-ups to create products to the customer needs with operating models of IPPB and Department of Posts.
39. ‘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.
40. Which global institution is associated with the Digital Services Act (DSA), which was seen in the news recently?
[A] European Union
[B] G-20
[C] SAARC
[D] G-7
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Correct Answer: A [European Union]
Notes:
The European Parliament and European Union (EU) Member States had reached a political agreement on the Digital Services Act (DSA).
It is a landmark legislation to force big Internet companies to act against disinformation and illegal and harmful content. It also aims to provide better protection for Internet users and their fundamental rights. It will apply to a large category of online services, from simple websites to Internet infrastructure services and online platforms.
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