Current Affairs Quiz - February 2022
41. Which Indian city has been elected as the host of 2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) session?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Chennai
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [Mumbai]
Notes:
India will host the 2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) session in Mumbai. India will be hosting the prestigious IOC meeting for the first time since 1983, when the 86th Session was held in New Delhi.
The session which will be held in May or June next year, will include election for the host country for the 2030 Winter Olympics and sports programmes for LA 2028 Olympic Games.
42. What is the theme of the ‘World Day of Social Justice’ 2022?
[A] Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment
[B] Achieving Social Justice through Equal Pay
[C] Achieving Social Justice through Equal Opportunities
[D] Achieving Social Justice through Awareness
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Correct Answer: A [Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment]
Notes:
‘World Day of Social Justice’ is observed on February 20 every year. The main objective of celebrating ‘World Day of Social Justice’ is to raise a voice against social injustice and to bring various communities together to eliminate poverty, discrimination, illiteracy, to make a socially integrated society
The theme for World Justice Day 2022 is ‘Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment’.
43. National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) has been extended till which year?
[A] 2023-24
[B] 2025-26
[C] 2029-30
[D] 2031-32
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Correct Answer: B [2025-26]
Notes:
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has approved the continuation of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) till 2025-26.
Some changes in eligibility criteria have been introduced such as increasing income ceiling from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 3.5 lakh per annum. It aims to deter meritorious students from dropping out at class 8 and encourage them to continue their education at secondary stage.
44. When is the ‘Central Excise Day’ observed every year in India?
[A] February 22
[B] February 24
[C] February 26
[D] February 28
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Correct Answer: B [February 24]
Notes:
‘Central Excise Day’ is observed every year on February 24 in India. It commemorates the Central Excise and Salt Act which was enacted on 24th February 1944.
Central Excise Day honours the contribution of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) in the industrial development of the country.
45. Which global association has recently published its draft ‘Data Act’?
[A] G-20
[B] European Union
[C] SAARC
[D] ASEAN
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Correct Answer: B [European Union]
Notes:
The European Commission published its draft Data Act, with new rules for data sharing and forms part of the European Union’s strategy to make it a leader in the ‘data-agile economy’.
The proposed legislation aims to make data sharing and data use easier and to set a standard at an EU-wide level. It calls for manufacturers to allow owners of connected devices to see what data they are gathering.
46. What is the main objective of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)?
[A] Effective Navigation
[B] Secure Communication
[C] Agromet Services
[D] Image Processing
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Correct Answer: B [Secure Communication]
Notes:
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is mechanism, which uses cryptographic protocol to undertake secure communication.
Recently, a joint team of scientists from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, successfully demonstrated QKD link between Prayagraj and Vindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh, a distance of more than 100 kilometres.’
47. What is the name of the Asteroid that is found to have three Moons?
[A] 130 Elektra
[B] 16 Psyche
[C] 511 Davida
[D] 15 Eunomia
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Correct Answer: A [130 Elektra]
Notes:
A team of Thailand and French astronomers found an asteroid system with three satellites, named (130) Elektra.
The asteroid was first found in 1873 and it measured about 200 km in diameter and weighs approximately 7 x 10^18 kg. It has captured its three orbiting smaller asteroids, known as S/2003 (130) 1, S/2014 (130)1, and S/2014 (130)2.
48. Which of the following is a Capital Account Component of Balance of Payment?
[A] Trade of Goods
[B] Trade of Services
[C] Income from Gifts and Donations
[D] Foreign Direct Investment
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Correct Answer: D [Foreign Direct Investment]
Notes:
Foreign Direct Investment is a Capital Account component of Balance of Payment (BoP). During the period from April to December 2021, the total foreign direct investment received by India stood at USD 60.3 billion, which was 10.6% lower compared to the corresponding period of the same year.
Computer software and hardware industry witnessed the highest FDI equity inflows of USD 10.25 billion and other major sectors like Manufacturing, communication services, retail and wholesale trade etc have registered considerable inflows.
49. The Government of which state / UT has approved a new Film Policy for 2022?
[A] Puducherry
[B] Delhi
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Delhi]
Notes:
The Government of Delhi has approved a new Film Policy, 2022 – which aims to promote Delhi as a hub for filming and other related activities.
The policy provides for setting up of Rs 50 crore ‘Delhi Film Fund’ to support producers and host international film festivals. The policy also envisages a subsidy of up to Rs 3 crore to the industry.
50. Which state/UT has commenced work to form ‘India’s first Dugong Conservation Reserve’?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The Tamil Nadu Government began work to form India’s first Dugong Conservation Reserve in the Palk Bay region. Dugongs are endangered species protected under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
According to the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), only 200-250 dugongs are left in the wild, of which 150 are found in Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar in Tamil Nadu.
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