Current Affairs Quiz - February 2022
1. “United for Dignity” Campaign honors the dignity of people who have experienced which disease?
[A] COVID
[B] Leprosy
[C] Cancer
[D] Tuberculosis
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Correct Answer: B [Leprosy]
Notes:
World Leprosy Day (WLD) is observed on the last Sunday of January. In 2022, World Leprosy Day is 30 January.
The “United for Dignity” campaign calls for unity in honoring the dignity of people who have experienced leprosy. WHO Goodwill Ambassador for leprosy elimination launched “Don’t forget leprosy” campaign. In India, Anti-Leprosy Day is observed on 30 January, the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
2. As per recent Government data, what is the total number of new leprosy cases detected during 2020-21 in India?
[A] 5,147
[B] 25,147
[C] 65,147
[D] 95,147
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Correct Answer: C [65,147]
Notes:
As per the latest data from National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP), a total of 65,147 new leprosy cases were detected during the year 2020-21 in India.
Leprosy, caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae, affects the peripheral nervous system causing skin lesions, numbness, and other deformities. India accounts for over half of the world’s new leprosy patients. According to NLEP’s 2020-2021 report, 94.75% of patients in India were cured.
3. ‘Scheme for enhancement of competitiveness of capital goods sector’ is associated with which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Steel
[B] Ministry of Heavy Industries
[C] Ministry of Textiles
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Heavy Industries]
Notes:
Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified the second phase of the scheme for enhancement of competitiveness in the capital goods sector.
The scheme was notified with a financial outlay of ₹1,207 crore. It would consist of a budgetary support from the government of ₹975 crore and the rest of ₹232 crore would come through the industry contribution.
4. Which is the nodal agency of the new scheme ‘PM-DevINE’?
[A] NABARD
[B] North-Eastern Council
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] IRDAI
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Correct Answer: B [North-Eastern Council]
Notes:
A new scheme, Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North-East, PM-DevINE was announced by the Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2022-23.
PM-DevINE will be implemented through the North-Eastern Council. An initial allocation of Rs. 1,500 crore will be made for the new scheme. It will fund infrastructure and social development projects based on needs of the North-East.
5. As per Union Budget 2022-23, what is the new Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT) for Cooperative societies?
[A] 10 per cent
[B] 12.5 per cent
[C] 15 per cent
[D] 17.5 per cent
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Correct Answer: C [15 per cent]
Notes:
The Union Budget has reduced the Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT) to be paid by Cooperative societies to 15 per cent.
At present, cooperative societies are required to pay AMT at the rate of 18.5 per cent, while companies pay the same at 15 per cent. The Budget proposed to reduce the surcharge from the 12 per cent to 7 per cent, for cooperatives with total income of Rs 1 crore up to Rs 10 crore.
6. Which Indian state/UT launched the ‘CLAP’ programme?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Andhra Pradesh government started the Clean Andhra Pradesh (CLAP)-Jagananna Swachha Sankalpam programme.
It aims to clean up rural areas, improve sanitation conditions and waste management with public participation. Besides door-to-door collection of garbage, the campaign aims for segregation of liquid and solid waste, onsite waste treatment, and encouraging home composting.
7. Quito, which was hit by a massive landslide, is the capital city of which country?
[A] Ecuador
[B] Peru
[C] Chile
[D] Argentina
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Correct Answer: A [Ecuador]
Notes:
Massive flooding in Ecuador’s capital Quito and a resulting landslide have killed at least 24 people. Ecuador is a country in South America, touching the Equator.
The floods were caused by heavy rains on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano, which overlooks the city.
8. When is the ‘International Day of Human Fraternity 2022’ observed every year?
[A] February 2
[B] February 4
[C] February 6
[D] February 8
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Correct Answer: B [February 4]
Notes:
In 2020, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed February 4 as the International Day of Human Fraternity.
The annual event honours the religious and cultural diversity of the world. International Day of Human Fraternity seeks to showcase how diverse religions and cultures enrich our life. It was first marked on 4 February 2021, with an event organised by the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC).
9. Who has been appointed as the second full-time Chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)?
[A] Ravi Mittal
[B] Viral Acharya
[C] Alka Mittal
[D] Arundhati Bhattacharya
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Correct Answer: A [Ravi Mittal]
Notes:
The Government has appointed former civil servant Ravi Mittal as the chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).
M S Sahoo, the first Chairperson completed his five-year term on September 30, 2021. In October 2021, IBBI Whole Time Member Navrang Saini was given the additional charge as the Chairperson.
10. Which institution/office announced the ‘Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship 2022’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser
[C] IIT- Madras
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser]
Notes:
The ‘Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship 2022’ was announced by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the government of India under its ‘Waste to Wealth’ mission.
This fellowship has been announced for empowering young innovators- who are engaged in community work of waste management- in the role of ‘Swachhta Saarthis’. ‘Waste to Wealth’ mission is one of the nine national missions of the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC).
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