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CURRENT AFFAIRS - APRIL 2022 MCQs

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Question 71. Which edition of the Indian-Seychelles joint military training exercise LAMITIYE-2022 has been conducted in Seychelles?
  1.    10th
  2.    12th
  3.    8th
  4.    9th
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 9th

The 9th edition of India - Seychelles Joint Training Exercise LAMITIYE-2022, which commenced on March 22 at Seychelles Defence Academy, Seychelles culminated.


Question 72. Which bank has announced to sell its entire 4% ownership in Bharat SME Asset Reconstruction Company?
  1.    Kashmir Bank
  2.    Gujarat Bank
  3.    Yes Bank
  4.    Bank of Maharashtra
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Bank of Maharashtra

Bank of Maharashtra has announced to sell its entire 4% ownership in Bharat SME Asset Reconstruction Company for about Rs 4 crore.


Question 73. Who has been appointed as the new Director-General of the Geological Survey of India?
  1.    Dr. S Raju
  2.    Gargi Bhattacharya
  3.    Pralay Mukherjee
  4.    H Rajaram
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Dr. S Raju

Dr. S Raju has taken over as the Director-General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI).


Question 74. Which is the venue of Asia's biggest international food and hospitality fair 'AAHAR 2022'?
  1.    Mumbai
  2.    Nainital
  3.    Gandhi Nagar
  4.    New Delhi
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> New Delhi

The fair is being organised at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.


Question 75. What is the theme of 'Earth Day 2022'?
  1.    No to Pollution
  2.    Covid and Planet
  3.    Invest In Our Planet
  4.    Sustainable Living
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Invest In Our Planet

The theme of 'Earth Day 2022' is 'Invest In Our Planet'.


Question 76. All 100 smart cities will get integrated command and control centres by which date?
  1.    July 31
  2.    May 30
  3.    August 15
  4.    December 31
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> August 15

Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday said that 80 out of the 100 Smart Cities in the country have Integrated Command and Control Centres and the remaining will get them by August 15.


Question 77. What is the limit of WMA fixed by RBI for States Governments and UTs with effect from April 2022?
  1.    Rs 35,210 crore
  2.    Rs 47,010 crore
  3.    Rs 52,101 crore
  4.    Rs 49,000 crore
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Rs 47,010 crore

The Reserve Bank has decided to reduce the Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for States Governments and Union Territories (UTs) from Rs 51,560 crore to Rs 47,010 crore, considering the improvement in the pandemic situation.


Question 78. How much amount has been sanctioned under Jal Jeevan Mission the scheme for FY2022-23?
  1.    Rs. 60,000 Crore
  2.    Rs. 40,000 Crore
  3.    Rs. 70,000 Crore
  4.    Rs. 50,000 Crore
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Rs. 60,000 Crore

The Central Government has enhanced the budget under Jal Jeevan Mission for the financial year 2022-23 to Rs. 60,000 Crore.


Question 79. SBI has raised 3-year funds of what amount through a syndicated loan facility at "very fine pricing" through its IFSC Gift City branch?
  1.    $ 250 million
  2.    $ 500 million
  3.    $ 150 million
  4.    $ 100 million
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> $ 500 million

State Bank of India (SBI) has raised 3-year funds of $500 million (over Rs 3,800 crore) through a syndicated loan facility at "very fine pricing" through its IFSC Gift City branch.


Question 80. IMF projects India's general fiscal deficit at what percent of GDP for FY23?
  1.    6.6%
  2.    7.6%
  3.    9.9%
  4.    8.2%
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 9.9%

India's general government fiscal deficit (states and centres combined) has been projected at 9.9 percent of GDP for FY23.


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