Current Affairs Quiz - January 2022
41. As per IMF World Economic Outlook January assessment, what is the estimated growth of India in 2021-22?
[A] 8.5 %
[B] 9 %
[C] 9.5 %
[D] 10 %
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Correct Answer: B [9 %]
Notes:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its World Economic Outlook January 2022 assessment.
As per the update, India is estimated to grow at 9% in 2021-2022, down from 9.5% projected in October 2021. It also projects 9% growth for the Indian economy in 2022-23 Global economic growth will dip from 5.9% in 2021 to 4.4% in 2022.
42. Which award was presented using blockchain-driven technology, during the occasion of Republic Day?
[A] Param Vishisht Seva Medal
[B] Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
[C] National Bravery Award
[D] Shaurya Chakra
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Correct Answer: B [Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar]
Notes:
The 61 winners of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2021 and 2022 got digital certificates that use blockchain-driven technology developed by IIT Kanpur under the National Blockchain Project.
The digital certificates will be stored on digital wallets installed on the mobile devices of the recipients. These certificates are globally verifiable and cannot be forged. IIT Kanpur had awarded digital degrees to its students for the first time using the in-house developed blockchain technology.
43. ‘Jadar Lithium Project’ is associated with which country?
[A] Chile
[B] Australia
[C] Serbia
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: C [Serbia]
Notes:
After massive protests, the Serbia government has cancelled the licenses for lithium mining to Rio Tinto, a multi-national mining organisation.
The Jadar is a river in western Serbia, 75 km long tributary of the Drina river. Serbians staged protests against Rio Tinto’s plans to mine lithium in the Jadar valley near Lozinca town in the country.
44. The Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank (PMC Bank) was amalgamated with which bank?
[A] Unity Small Finance Bank
[B] Jana Small Finance Bank
[C] Equitas Small Finance Bank
[D] Kerala Bank
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Correct Answer: A [Unity Small Finance Bank]
Notes:
The Government approved the plan for the amalgamation of the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank (PMC Bank) with Unity Small Finance Bank (USFBL).
USFBL is a joint venture between Centrum Financial services and digital payments platform BharatPe. All the branches of the PMC Bank will function as branches of USFBL with immediate effect.
45. ‘Indigenous Maya Achi women’ are associated with which country?
[A] South Africa
[B] Guatemala
[C] Papua New Guinea
[D] Syria
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Correct Answer: B [Guatemala]
Notes:
36 Indigenous Maya Achi women had been subjected to domestic slavery, sexual violence and rape during the 36-year conflict in Guatemala.
The Country’s Court ruled that the five former paramilitary patrolmen were found guilty of raping and sexually abusing Indigenous women during the war.
46. Saudi Arabia has restored ties with which country after 30 years of dispute over stolen Gems?
[A] China
[B] Thailand
[C] North Korea
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [Thailand]
Notes:
Saudi Arabia and Thailand have ended a 30-year dispute over a scandal involving stolen jewels and a series of murders. Saudi Arabian Airlines has announced to restart direct flights to Thailand.
The resumption of full diplomatic ties came during a visit to Riyadh by Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha. Gems stolen from Saudi had a rare 50 carat blue diamond, which was never recovered. The dispute has cost a huge dip in trade and led to job losses for Thai Migrant workers.
47. Motilal Tejawat, was a tribal freedom fighter of which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Gujarat
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
A number of tribal people of Pal and Dadhvav villages had gathered on the banks of Her river in 1922., led by Motilal Tejawat, to protest against the land revenue system and laws related to Jagirdar and Rajwada imposed by the British rulers.
Around 1,200 tribals were martyred, after the firing order issued by Major H.G. Sutton. The Gujarat tableau on Republic Day depicted the 1922 incident, to pay tributes to ‘Pal Dadhvav martyrs’
48. ‘Clinker Boats’ which were added to UNESCO Heritage List, belongs to which region?
[A] Nordic Countries
[B] Baltic Countries
[C] Balkan states
[D] East African Countries
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Correct Answer: A [Nordic Countries]
Notes:
UNESCO has added ‘Clinker Boats’ to its list of traditions that represent the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden jointly sought the UNESCO designation. It is a Nordic Tradition and for thousands of years, wooden sailboats enabled the peoples of Northern Europe to undertake trade.
49. Which state launched the AP Seva Portal 2.0 (Citizen Service Portal)?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched AP Seva Portal 2.0 (Citizen Service Portal), to deliver better services for the people.
The public can track the status of their application themselves without any hassles. All the applications can be approved online and the officials can provide certificates and documents online with digital signature.
50. ‘Coal Directory of India 2020-21’ is a flagship publication released by which office/PSU of Coal Ministry?
[A] Coal India Limited (CIL)
[B] Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO)
[C] Singareni Collieries Limited (SCCL)
[D] NLC India Limited (NLCIL)
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Correct Answer: B [Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO)]
Notes:
Coal Controller’s Organization, a subordinate office under the Ministry of Coal, released its flagship publications, the ‘Coal Directory of India 2020-21’.
The Statistical Publication contains information on the performance of Coal and Lignite sectors during the financial year 2020-21. It also provides the grade wise data of production and dispatch and reserves of coal. The publication also provides information on import- export and prices of coal.
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