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CURRENT AFFAIRS - FEBRUARY 2022 MCQs

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Question 61. What is the global rank of the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) in the Brand Finance most valuable insurance brand in 2022?
  1.    15
  2.    3
  3.    10
  4.    7
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 10

As per a brand valuation report released by Brand Finance, Life Insurance Corporation has been ranked 10th in the list of insurance brands globally.


Question 62. How many Indian athletes are participating in the Winter Olympics 2022 in Beijing?
  1.    1
  2.    77
  3.    100
  4.    10
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 1

Lone Indian athlete, Arif Khan, carried the national flag as he represented the country at the Parade of Nations at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, February 4.


Question 63. Who has become the third Indian to score a century in the ICC U19 World Cup?
  1.    Yash Dhull
  2.    Raj Bawa
  3.    Siddarth Yadav
  4.    Shaik Rasheed
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Yash Dhull

India U19 skipper Yash Dhull has become the third Indian to score a century in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup after Virat Kohli and Unmukht Chand.


Question 64. Who has been appointed as the Director-General of the Defence Intelligence Agency to replace Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon?
  1.    Lt. Gen Kamal Davar
  2.    Lt. Gen Rahul M. Kharge
  3.    Lt. Gen S. C. Malhan
  4.    Lt. Gen GAV Reddy
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Lt. Gen GAV Reddy

Lieutenant General GAV Reddy has been appointed as the Director-General of the Defence Intelligence Agency. He will replace Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon.


Question 65. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has approved to set up the first-ever geological park in the country in which city?
  1.    Dehradun
  2.    Jabalpur
  3.    Amravati
  4.    Gorakhpur
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Jabalpur

India's first geological park is being set up at Lamheta village of Jabalpur district in Madhya Pradesh.


Question 66. Rupinder Singh Suri, who has passed away, was currently serving on which post?
  1.    Chief Vigilance Commissioner of India
  2.    Vice Chief of Navy Staff
  3.    Additional Solicitor General of India
  4.    Deputy Comptrollers and Auditors General of India
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Additional Solicitor General of India

Senior advocate and Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Rupinder Singh Suri has passed away. Mr Suri was appointed as the ASG on 30 January 2020 for a period till 29 June 2023.


Question 67. The Government of India has extended the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) for five years till 2025-26. How much amount has been allocated to the scheme over the extended period?
  1.    Rs. 1474 crore
  2.    Rs. 1575 crore
  3.    Rs. 1777 crore
  4.    Rs. 1272 crore
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Rs. 1575 crore

Central Government has approved the continuation of the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) for the XV Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26). The outlay of this scheme for the next five years will be Rs. 1575 crore.


Question 68. The Gandhi Mandiram (Gandhi temple) and Smrithi Vanam dedicated to freedom fighters have been unveiled in which state?
  1.    Odisha
  2.    Tamil Nadu
  3.    Andhra Pradesh
  4.    Karnataka
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Andhra Pradesh

In Andhra Pradesh, a few social activists have built a temple for Mahatma Gandhi (Gandhi Mandiram) and Smrithi Vanam (memorial park) for our great freedom fighters' at the Municipal Park in Srikakulam.


Question 69. Which team has become the first to qualify for four consecutive U19 World Cup finals?
  1.    Australia
  2.    West Indies
  3.    England
  4.    India
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> India

India has become the first team in the history of the U19 World Cup to qualify for four consecutive U-19 World Cup finals.


Question 70. Which country inaugurated the Ijmuiden Sea Lock, the world's largest sea lock?
  1.    Australia
  2.    Netherlands
  3.    USA
  4.    UAE
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Netherlands

Dutch King (Netherlands) Willem-Alexander officially opened the Ijmuiden Sea Lock, which is claimed to be the largest in the world.


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