Current Affairs Quiz - March 2022
21. Which Indian state announced four IT Corridors, as a part of its annual budget?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
The Kerala budget presented by Finance Minister KN Balagopal included infrastructure development of the IT sector.
The Minister announced that four IT corridors will be made parallel to the existing NH 66 as part of decentralising the IT sector in the state. He also announced a new IT park to be constructed at Kannur. An ‘IT facility’ covering an area of 5,00,000 square feet will also be set up in Kollam.
22. Katalin Novak, has been elected as the first-ever female president of which country?
[A] Poland
[B] Hungary
[C] Romania
[D] France
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Hungary]
Notes:
The Hungarian parliament has elected Katalin Novak as the country’s first-ever female president. Katalin Novak most recently served as a Minister for Family Policy.
Novak will succeed Janos Ader of the Fidesz party who has held the position since 2012.
23. As of March 2022, what is India’s place in the Global List in terms of market capitalisation?
[A] Third
[B] Fifth
[C] Sixth
[D] Seventh
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Fifth]
Notes:
India’s equity market has entered into the world’s top-five list, in terms of market capitalisation, for the first time.
The country’s total market cap stands at USD 3.21 trillion. The first four places are occupied by the US (USD 47.32 trillion), China (USD 11.52 trillion), Japan (USD 6 trillion) and Hong Kong. India is followed by UK, Saudi Arabia, Canada, France and Germany.
24. Which state has adopted Integrated Hospital Facility Management Services (IHFMS)?
[A] Kerala
[B] Telangana
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Chhattisgarh
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
Telangana government has planned to adopt Integrated Hospital Facility Management Services (IHFMS).
It aims to improve overall healthcare services including bed-side care for patients, sanitation and availability of manpower in government healthcare facilities. It includes an expenditure of Rs. 7,500 per hospital bed in a month. Hospitals with more than 200 beds can go for direct tenders while others will be clubbed.
25. ‘MV Ram Prasad Bismil’ recently became the longest vessel ever to sail on which river?
[A] Ganges
[B] Brahmaputra
[C] Narmada
[D] Krishna
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Brahmaputra]
Notes:
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways achieved a milestone when the MV Ram Prasad Bismil became the longest vessel ever to sail on Brahmaputra.
The 90 meters long vessel is 26 meters wide, loaded with a draft of 2.1 meters. It successfully completed the pilot run of heavy cargo movement from Haldia Dock in Kolkata after it anchored at Pandu port in Guwahati.
26. ‘Right to profess, practise and propagate religion’ is entitled under which article of the Indian Constitution?
[A] Article 21
[B] Article 25
[C] Article 27
[D] Article 29
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Article 25]
Notes:
Article 25 provides the fundamental right of ‘Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion’ to all persons.
The High Court of Karnataka dismissed petitions filed by a group of Muslim girls seeking permission to wear hijab in classrooms. The government can interfere on essential religious practices on three grounds under Article 25(1): public order, morality or health.
27. Which is the headquarters of ‘Council of Europe’?
[A] Strasbourg, France
[B] Geneva, Switzerland
[C] London, UK
[D] Rome, Italy
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Strasbourg, France]
Notes:
The Council of Europe was founded after World War II to uphold human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe in 1949. It has 47 member states and headquartered at Strasbourg, France.
The organization’s Committee of ministers announced that the Russian Federation ceases to be a member of the Council of Europe, after 26 years of membership. Ukraine is also a member of the Council of Europe.
28. What is the retail inflation rate in India, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in February 2022?
[A] 4.91 %
[B] 5.50%
[C] 6.07%
[D] 6.51%
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [6.07%]
Notes:
The retail inflation rate in India, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI)- has been recorded at 6.07% in February 2022.
The figure is as per the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO). The retail inflation reading has breached the upper limit of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). In January 2022, the rate rose to 6.01%.
29. Bhagwant Mann sworn in as the Chief Minister of which Indian state?
[A] Goa
[B] Punjab
[C] Manipur
[D] Rajasthan
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Punjab]
Notes:
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Bhagwant Mann recently assumed office as the 18th chief minister of Punjab, at the state civil secretariat in Chandigarh.
He took oath as the 18th chief minister of Punjab at Kahtar Kalan, the ancestral village of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in Nawanshahr.
30. What is the estimated GSDP of Jammu and Kashmir UT during 2021-22, as per its Budget?
[A] 5.7 %
[B] 6.2 %
[C] 7.5 %
[D] 8.2 %
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [7.5 %]
Notes:
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Rs 1.12 lakh crore Budget for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir for 2022-23 in Parliament.
Capital expenditure is estimated to be Rs 41,335 crore in 2022-23, 17.4 per cent higher than the revised estimates. The UT’s economy is expected to grow by 7.5 per cent on current prices during 2021-22.
The above questions are part of Daily Current Affairs 20 MCQs Series in GKToday's Academy Android Application. This series can be subscribed in the app only for Rs. 750/- for entire year.
Download NowAdvertisement
