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CURRENT AFFAIRS - APRIL 2022 MCQs

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Question 21. Which is the first state/UT has to include e-Cycles in its EV Policy?
  1.    Telangana
  2.    Gujarat
  3.    New Delhi
  4.    Odisha
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> New Delhi

Delhi has become the first state in the country to provide subsidies for the e-cycle segment.


Question 22. Which state has launched its 'Space Tech' Framework and hosted the launch event on Metaverse?
  1.    Gujarat
  2.    Telangana
  3.    Kerala
  4.    Maharashtra
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Telangana

Telangana launched its Space Tech Framework to promote domestic production of launch vehicles, satellite systems and subsystems, ground equipment manufacturing and other facilities.


Question 23. Centre has kept the interest rate on the Public Provident Fund Scheme unchanged for Q1 of FY23. What is the rate?
  1.    7.6%
  2.    5.8%
  3.    7.1%
  4.    6.2%
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 7.1%

According to the report, Public Provident Fund (PPF) and National Savings Certificate (NSC) will continue to carry an annual interest rate of 7.1 per cent and 6.8 per cent, respectively, in the first quarter.


Question 24. Who has been appointed as the CMD of Air India Asset Holding?
  1.    Vikram Dev Dutt
  2.    Varun Kumar
  3.    Krishna Sharma
  4.    Jagdish Mukhi
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Vikram Dev Dutt

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of Vikram Dev Dutt as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Air India Asset Holding (AIAHL).


Question 25. What is the rate of unemployment in India in March 2022, as per the data by CMIE?
  1.    8.1 per cent
  2.    7.6 per cent
  3.    8.4 per cent
  4.    7.8 per cent
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 7.6 per cent

The data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), the overall unemployment rate in India fell to 7.6 per cent in March 2022.


Question 26. Which medal has been won by Indian shuttler Mithun Manjunath at the Orleans Masters 2022?
  1.    Gold
  2.    All these
  3.    Silver
  4.    Bronze
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Silver

Indian shuttler Mithun Manjunath has won the silver medal in men's singles at the badminton tournament Orleans Masters 2022.


Question 27. Which player has won the BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year award for 2022?
  1.    Mirabai Chanu
  2.    Aditi Ashok
  3.    Lovlina Borgohain
  4.    Avani Lekhara
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Mirabai Chanu

Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has won the BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year award for 2022.


Question 28. The World Intellectual Property Day is being celebrated on which date?
  1.    April 23
  2.    April 25
  3.    April 26
  4.    April 24
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> April 26

This day is celebrated every year on 26 April and has been established by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).


Question 29. What is the primary objective of the 'Amrit Sarovar initiative', which was recently seen in the news?
  1.    Elimination of Single-Use Plastic
  2.    Rain Water Harvesting
  3.    Rejuvenation of Water Bodies
  4.    Desalination of Sea Water
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Rejuvenation of Water Bodies

Under the Amrit Sarovar initiative, 75 water bodies will be developed and rejuvenated in each district as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.


Question 30. Which day is being celebrated as World Hemophilia Day?
  1.    April 16
  2.    April 14
  3.    April 17
  4.    April 15
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> April 17

Every year World Hemophilia Day is being celebrated internationally on April 17 to raise awareness and understanding about haemophilia and other bleeding disorders.


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