Current Affairs Quiz - March 2022
1. ‘Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)’ is an initiative of which country?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] China
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) created by the United States in 2004, offers large grants to support economic growth.
Recently, Nepal’s Parliament has approved a USD 500m US grant, in spite of several street protests and opposition in the country. Nepal signed the US government’s MCC pact in 2017 to fund infrastructure projects. But its ratification was not made due to divisions within political parties.
2. Which country launched a rocket to place record 22 satellites in space?
[A] UAE
[B] USA
[C] China
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
China recently launched a Long March-8 rocket to place 22 satellites in space, setting a domestic record for the most spacecraft launched by a single rocket.
These satellites will be used for commercial remote sensing services, marine environment monitoring, forest fire prevention and disaster mitigation.
3. Which is the first multilateral agency to open an office in the Gujarat International Finance Tech City (GIFT)?
[A] WEF
[B] ILO
[C] NDB
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: C [NDB]
Notes:
New Development Bank (NDB) is set to become the first multilateral agency to open an office in the Gujarat International Finance Tech City (GIFT).
NDB also expects to partner with the newly formed National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NBFID) to support important infrastructure projects in India.
4. What is the new motto of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)?
[A] Support to Children
[B] Bhavishyo Rakshati Rakshit
[C] All-round Protections of Child Rights
[D] Dharmo Rakshati Rakshit
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Correct Answer: B [Bhavishyo Rakshati Rakshit]
Notes:
Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani launched the new motto of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, NCPCR on its 17th foundation day at Red Fort, New Delhi.
The New Motto is ‘Bhavishyo Rakshati Rakshit’. The Minister also complemented the collaboration between NCPCR & Border Security Force for the initiative called ‘SAHARA’, which provides psycho-social counselling to children of BSF jawans who laid down their lives.
5. ‘C-17 Globemaster’ is the aircraft of which country’s Naval Force?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] Ukraine
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
C-17 Globemaster of the Indian Navy took off for Romania to bring back Indians under Operation Ganga. The flights under the operation have also been increased.
Three more Indian Air Force aircraft are scheduled to visit Poland, Hungary and Romania. Four Ministers are deployed by the Government of India as ‘special envoys’ to oversee the evacuation process of Indian nationals in Ukraine’s neighbouring countries.
6. Which institution adopted the resolution titled ‘Aggression Against Ukraine’?
[A] UNSC
[B] UNGA
[C] UNICEF
[D] UNESCO
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Correct Answer: B [UNGA]
Notes:
The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted the resolution titled ‘Aggression Against Ukraine’, with support of 141 nations voting in favour and five against.
Nearly 100 UN Member States co-sponsored the resolution including Afghanistan, Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States. The resolution required a 2/3 majority and it demanded that Russia immediately cease its use of force against Ukraine and refrain from any further unlawful threat or use of force against any UN member state.
7. Which country reported the first potential case of deer-to-human COVID-19 transmission?
[A] Australia
[B] Russia
[C] Canada
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: C [Canada]
Notes:
The first potential case of deer-to-human COVID-19 transmission has been reported in Canada, according to a new study.
The researchers identified highly mutated clusters of SARS-CoV-2 genomes in white-tailed deer. For the study, the researchers analyzed 300 samples from white-tailed deer in South-western and Eastern Ontario. They found that 17 of the deer in South-western Ontario tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.
8. ‘Health heritage walks’ were organised as a part of the celebration of which scheme?
[A] Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
[B] Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
[C] PM Bharatiya Jan Aushadi Pariyojana
[D] Khelo India
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Correct Answer: C [PM Bharatiya Jan Aushadi Pariyojana]
Notes:
On the 4th Day of Jan Aushadhi Diwas weeklong celebrations, the ‘Health heritage walks’ were organised at 10 locations in 9 cities to spread the message of quality and affordable generic medicines available at Janaushadhi Kendras.
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) started weeklong celebrations of Jan Aushadhi Diwas from 1st March, 2022. Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Chemicals & Fertilizers participated in the health heritage walk at Purana Qila in New Delhi.
9. Which state/UT launched the ‘Award for College Lecturers’ scheme?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Punjab
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
The Delhi government launched the ‘Award for College Lecturers’ scheme to acknowledge the contribution of lecturers.
They are selected on the basis of student feedback, improvement in results, research work, extra-curricular activities and other areas of academics. Recently, the Delhi government honoured 17 lecturers for their outstanding work in colleges and state universities.
10. Where is India’s largest EV charging station established recently?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Gurugram
[C] Guwahati
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Gurugram]
Notes:
India’s largest electric vehicle charging station has been established in Gurugram (Haryana) with 72 AC slow chargers and 24 DC fast chargers (i.e) a total of 96 charging points. The charging station is operated by Alektrify and is located at Jaipur-Delhi-Agra Highway.
This is said to be an ultra-modern charging station that meets all regulatory standards set by the government.
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