1. Which is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
[A] Geneva
[B] Vienna
[C] New York
[D] Moscow
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Correct Answer: B [Vienna]
Notes:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization, which seeks to promote peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for nuclear weapons. It is headquartered at Vienna.
The IAEA’s 35-nation Board of Governors has called for an emergency meeting about Ukraine. Board members Canada and Poland called the meeting at the request of Ukraine, which is not on the Board.
2. Which Tennis player won the Mexican Open Title 2022?
[A] Novak Djokovic
[B] Rafael Nadal
[C] Roger Federer
[D] Daniel Medvedev
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Correct Answer: B [Rafael Nadal]
Notes:
Rafael Nadal defeated Cameron Norris 6-4, 6-4 to win the Mexican Open 2022. He also extended his best-ever start of his career at 15-0 as he won his 91st ATP title.
Nadal won his third title in 2022, including the Australian Open for his record 21st Grand Slam singles title. At present, he is three victories from tying Ivan Lendl’s total of 94 for third place for most championships in Open Era. Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) are at first 2 places.
3. ‘National Level Awareness Programme – Sambhav’ is an initiative of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[D] Ministry of Labour and Employment
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of MSME]
Notes:
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is celebrating its ‘Iconic week’ under ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahosav’ from 28.02.2022 to 06.03.2022.
Ministry of MSME will launch Phase II of its ‘National Level Awareness Programme – Sambhav’, through which more than one lakh students from 1300 colleges all across the country will be motivated to take up entrepreneurship. Phase I of the scheme was launched in 2021.
4. “Ungalil Oruvan” (One Among You) is the autobiography of the Chief Minister of which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
“Ungalil Oruvan” (One Among You) is the autobiography of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. It was recently released by Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi.
The event was attended by National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Bihar Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav.
5. Which is the venue of the 2022 ISSF World Cup?
[A] Cairo
[B] Paris
[C] Budapest
[D] Moscow
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Correct Answer: A [Cairo]
Notes:
This year’s first ISSF World Cup is being held in the city of Cairo, Egypt. Indian shooting ace Saurabh Chaudhary won the gold medal in the men’s 10m air pistol event.
Another Indian player Esha Singh bagged the second medal for the country after she won a silver in the women’s 10m air pistol event.
6. ‘Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant’, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Ukraine
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Belarus
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Correct Answer: B [Ukraine]
Notes:
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is a major electricity supplier in Ukraine. The plant generates 40-42 billion kWh which accounts for one fifth of the average annual electricity production in Ukraine.
Recently, Ukraine has claimed that Russian military has seized the plant and started shelling. It is also the largest nuclear power plant in Europe.
7. Which country launched ‘Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter’ (LRO)?
[A] Russia
[B] USA
[C] Japan
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) is a NASA robotic spacecraft orbiting the Moon in an eccentric polar mapping orbit.
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is set to capture the surface of the Moon, which is to be smacked by a rocket booster at around 6,000 mph. The up-close view of the smoldering crater is expected to shed some light on the mysterious physics of planetary impacts.
8. ‘Nurture young minds-Develop a safety culture’ is the theme of which special day, celebrated in the month of March?
[A] National Safety Day
[B] National Occupational Safety Day
[C] National Disaster Management Day
[D] National Security Day
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Correct Answer: A [National Safety Day]
Notes:
National Safety Day is celebrated every year on March 4. It commemorates the date on which the National Safety Council (NSC) was established. This year, the theme of National Safety Day is ‘Nurture young minds-Develop a safety culture’.
National Safety Council (NSC) was set up by the Ministry of Labour on 4th March, 1966 to generate, develop and sustain a voluntary movement on Safety, Health and Environment (SHE).
9. ‘Jharokha’, which was in the news recently, is a celebration related to which field?
[A] Art and Culture
[B] Literature
[C] AYUSH
[D] Science and Technology
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Correct Answer: A [Art and Culture]
Notes:
Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Textiles are jointly organizing “Jharokha-Compendium of Indian handicraft/ handloom, art and culture”.
Jharokha is a celebration of the traditional Indian handicrafts, handlooms, and art & culture. It is scheduled to be held across the country at 16 locations in 13 states and UTs. The first event under this celebration is being organized in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
10. What is the theme of the ‘International Women’s Day 2022?
[A] Stop the Bias
[B] Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow
[C] Break Gender Stereotypes
[D] She, He and We
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Correct Answer: B [Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow]
Notes:
Every year, March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day across the world to promote women’s rights. It also seeks to honour their achievements across the political, economic, social and cultural spheres.
The theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is, “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.”