Current Affairs Quiz - March 2022
11. ‘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).
12. Which Indian state announced a ‘Camel Protection and Development Policy’?
[A] Punjab
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Gujarat
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan state government has announced a ‘Camel Protection and Development Policy’ in its budget 2022-23.
The Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot proposed a budget of Rs 10 crore in the next financial year under the new policy for rearing, protection, and overall development of the state animal. The policy has been announced amidst the declining numbers of the animal.
13. Which is the venue of the 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup?
[A] India
[B] New Zealand
[C] Australia
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: B [New Zealand]
Notes:
The twelfth edition of the Women’s Cricket World Cup, 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, is being held in New Zealand.
It was originally scheduled in 2021 but was postponed by one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New Zealand qualified as hosts, while all other qualification places determined by the ICC Rankings. In the first round, India beat Pakistan by 107 runs.
14. Which animal species are found to be infected by Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2?
[A] White-tailed deer
[B] Lion-tailed Macaque
[C] One-horned Rhinoceros
[D] Great Indian Bustard
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Correct Answer: A [White-tailed deer]
Notes:
Some white-tailed deer living in the US are infected with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, according to a study.
The study also found neutralising antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in one of the Omicron-infected deer, suggesting that, like humans, these animals can be re-infected with the virus. 80 per cent of white-tailed deer sampled in the US tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.
15. Which Union Ministry implements Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY)?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Defence
[C] Ministry of Education
[D] Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes:
The Centre has approved an allocation of Rs 3,274.87 crore for the continuation of the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY), till 2025-26.
The Ministry of Home Affairs implements the scheme, under which freedom fighters and their eligible dependents are given pension and other financial benefits.
16. What is the name of India’s first indigenous flying trainer?
[A] AGNI-NG
[B] HANSA-NG
[C] BHIM- NG
[D] BHARAT-NG
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Correct Answer: B [HANSA-NG]
Notes:
India’s first indigenous flying trainer Hansa New Generation HANSA-NG has successfully completed the sea level trials at Puducherry.
It is a mandatory prelude to it being evaluated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). HANSA-NG is one of India’s most advanced flying trainers, which has been designed and developed by CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories.
17. ‘White Goods’ seen sometimes in the news, are associated with which products
[A] Dairy Products
[B] ACs and LED Lights
[C] Textile Products
[D] Paper Products
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Correct Answer: B [ACs and LED Lights]
Notes:
The Commerce and Industry ministry reopened the application window for the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for White Goods- ACs and LED Lights.
The Union Cabinet approved the PLI scheme for White Goods for manufacture of components in April 2021. The scheme, to be implemented from FY22 to FY29, has an outlay of Rs 6,238 crore and offers incentives of 4-6% on incremental sales of goods made in India.
18. Which Union Ministry awards ‘Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar (VRP)’?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Labour & Employment
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Labour & Employment]
Notes:
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has been awarding the Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar and “National Safety Awards (NSA)” since 1965 and National Safety Awards (Mines) [NSA (Mines)] since 1983. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav presented the latest year’s awards.
VRP is awarded in recognition of suggestions given by a worker or group of workers resulting in improvement in working conditions. The NSA is given in recognition of safety performance of industrial establishments.
19. Which Union Ministry launched the “Donate-a-Pension” initiative?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Labour and Employment]
Notes:
Minister for Labour and Employment Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the Iconic week celebrations of the Ministry. He also announced “Donate-a-Pension” initiative under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) pension scheme.
Under the initiative, Indian citizens can donate the premium contribution of their immediate support staff such as domestic workers, drivers, helpers, care-givers, nurses, in their household or company. The Minister also announced integration of e-SHRAM with National Career Services (NCS) portal.
20. What is the name of the new scheme launched as a consolidation of MSME Incubation, Design and IPR schemes?
[A] MSME Champions Scheme
[B] MSME Innovative Scheme
[C] MSME Plus Scheme
[D] MSME Pro Scheme
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Correct Answer: B [MSME Innovative Scheme]
Notes:
Union Minister for MSME Narayan Rane launched the MSME Innovative Scheme (Incubation, Design and IPR), as the combination of existing sub-schemes around incubation, design, and intellectual property rights (IPR) for MSMEs.
This will act as a hub for innovation activities facilitating development of ideas into viable business proposition which benefits society. The Minister also launched the MSME Idea Hackathon 2022.
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