– Current Affairs –

April - 2022
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Who has won the women's singles title at Swiss Open 2022?

A. PV Sindhu

B. Sania Mirza

C. Saina Nehwal

D. Mary Kom

Answer: Option A

Explanation: India's P.V. Sindhu has defeated Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand to win the
women's singles title at the Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament.

The AFSPA Act has been extended in three districts which are among the states?

A. Arunachal Pradesh

B. Rajasthan

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Uttarakhand

Answer: Option A

Explanation: The central government extended the ambit of the Armed Forces Special Powers
Act (AFSPA) in three districts of Arunachal Pradesh.

Which Indian city is ranked as the second noisiest city in the world?

A. Mumbai

B. Pune

C. New Delhi

D. Moradabad

Answer: Option D

Explanation: Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the second noisiest city in the world.
Nabet India Ties up with which Finance Ltd for a Unique Employment Generation
Program for Women?

A. Indiabulls Housing Finance

B. LIC Housing Finance

C. Dewan Housing Finance

D. PNB Housing Finance Ltd

Answer: Option D

Explanation: Nabet India & PNB (Punjab National Bank) Housing Finance Pvt Ltd partnered to
start an initiative for women's health and wellness.

Who is the author of the book 'NOT JUST A NIGHTWATCHMAN: My Innings in the BCCI'?

A. Gyan Prakash

B. Vinod Rai

C. Rajiv Mehrishi

D. Shashi Kant Sharma

Answer: Option B

Explanation: Former CAG Vinod Rai has come out with a new book titled "NOT JUST A
NIGHTWATCHMAN: My Innings in the BCCI" has been released.

The central government has announced to apply booster dose to people above how many
years of age?

A. 45 years

B. 27 years

C. 50 years

D. 18 years

Answer: Option D

Explanation: The central government has announced to apply booster dose to people above 18
years of age.

Union Cabinet has extended the AIM for which period?

A. March 2024

B. March 2026

C. March 2023
D. March 2025

Answer: Option C

Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved
the continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) for a further period till March 2023.

Which state government has launched the "Kaval Uthavi" app for the public during an
emergency?

A. Government of Punjab

B. Gujarat government

C. Government of Tamil Nadu

D. Government of Maharashtra

Answer: Option C

Explanation: Tamil Nadu government has launched the "Kaval Uthavi" app for the public during
an emergency.

Name the Indian duo who paired to win the gold medal in the mixed double event of the
2022 WSF World Doubles Squash championship?

A. Dipika Pallikal and Mahesh Mangaonkar

B. Joshna Chinappa and Harinder Pal Sandhu

C. Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal

D. Joshna Chinappa and Ramit Tandon

Answer: Option C

Explanation: The second-seeded Indian duo Dipika Pallikal Karthik and Saurav Ghosal won the
mixed double title at the 2022 WSF World Doubles Squash championship at Glasglow.

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India has started a
pilot project "One Health" in which state?

A. Jammu and Kashmir

B. Chennai

C. Delhi

D. Uttrakhand

Answer: Option D

Explanation: Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department of the Government of India has
started a pilot project "One Health" to implement the One Health Framework through the One
Health Support Unit in Uttrakhand.
Which Indian state has announced to celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr Ambedkar on
April 14 as 'Equality Day'?

A. Odisha

B. Maharashtra

C. Tamil Nadu

D. New Delhi

Answer: Option C

Explanation: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced in the Legislative Assembly that
the birth anniversary of Dr Ambedkar on April 14 would be celebrated as 'Equality Day' from
this year onwards.

Which Union Ministry implements the RGSA?

A. Ministry of Women and Child Development

B. Ministry of Panchayati Raj

C. Ministry of Home Affairs

D. Ministry of Rural Development

Answer: Option B

Explanation: The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi launched the 'Rashtriya Gram Swaraj
Abhiyan (RGSA), the 'Transformation of Aspirational Districts' program, under the Ministry of
Panchayati Raj.

Which bank has announced to sell its entire 4% ownership in Bharat SME Asset
Reconstruction Company?

A. Kashmir Bank

B. Yes Bank

C. Gujarat Bank

D. Bank of Maharashtra

Answer: Option D

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

Which ministry has launched the 'SVANidhi se Samriddhi' program in addition to 126
cities across 14 States and UT?

A. Ministry of Finance

B. Ministry of Rural Development

D. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Answer: Option C

Explanation: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the 'SVANidhi se Samriddhi'
program in addition to 126 cities across 14 States and UT.

The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya has been inaugurated at which of these sites in New
Delhi?

A. National Museum

B. Rashtrapati Bhavan

C. Lodhi Gardens

D. Teen Murti Complex

Answer: Option D

Explanation: Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is located at the Teen Murti complex in New Delhi
and has integrated the erstwhile Nehru Museum (now designated as Block I) with the newly
constructed building (designated as Block II).

Megalithic stone jar has been discovered in Dima Hasao district of which of the following
states?

A. Assam

B. Maharashtra

C. Kerala

D. Gujarat

Answer: Option A

Explanation: Megalithic stone jar has been discovered in the Dima Hasao district of Assam state.

Under which ministry the National Mineral Development Corporation has won the Gold
and Silver awards at the 80th Skoch Summit 2022?

A. Ministry of Education

B. Ministry of Steel

C. Ministry of Child Development

D. Ministry of Science

Answer: Option B
Explanation: National Mineral Development Corporation under the Ministry of Steel has won
gold and silver awards at the 80th Skoch Summit 2022.

The first Khelo India National Ranking Women's Archery tournament has been organized
in Jamshedpur of which state?

A. Jharkhand

B. Punjab

C. Gujarat

D. Kerala

Answer: Option A

Explanation: The first Khelo India National Ranking Women's Archery tournament has been
organized at Tata Archery Academy in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.

Where is the first IT Training & Services Center by Ethosh Digital inaugurated?

A. Assam

B. Leh

C. Sikkim

D. Manipur

Answer: Option B

Explanation: The Additional Director General of Police for Ladakh, SS Khandare, has
inaugurated Ethosh Digital's first IT Training and Services Center in Leh. Ethosh Digital is a
California-based Multinational Company, working in the field of digital communications and AR-
VR products.

Pomila Jaspal has been appointed as the Director (Finance) and CFO of which company?

A. ONGC

B. HPCL

C. HCL

D. IOCL

Answer: Option A

Explanation: Pomila Jaspal has been appointed as the Director (Finance) and Chief Financial
Officer of the government-owned oil and gas explorer and producer Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation (ONGC) with immediate effect.

Which Union Ministry organised 'Block Level Health Melas' at more than 1 lakh
Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres?
A. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

B. Ministry of Education

C. Ministry of Women and Child Development

D. Ministry of Health

Answer: Option D

Explanation: The Union Health Ministry is organising Block Level Health Melas at more than one
lakh Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres across the country.

WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine will be inaugurated in which city?

A. Varanasi

B. Bhopal

C. Indore

D. Jamnagar

Answer: Option D

Explanation: The WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine will be inaugurated by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi at Jamnagar.

Highest tunnel at Shinku La tunnel will connect Ladakh with which state of the country?

A. Uttrakhand

B. Arunachal Pradesh

C. Himachal Pradesh

D. Sikkim

Answer: Option C

Explanation: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will construct the world's highest tunnel
connecting Himachal Pradesh to Zanskar Valley in Ladakh.

What is the theme of 'Earth Day 2022'?

A. No to Pollution

B. Covid and Planet

C. Sustainable Living

D. Invest In Our Planet

Answer: Option D
Explanation: The theme of 'Earth Day 2022' is 'Invest In Our Planet'.

A seaweed park will be set up for livelihood for fishermen by the Ministry of Fisheries in
which state?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Maharashtra

C. Kerala

D. Karnataka

Answer: Option A

Explanation: Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Dr L Murugan today said for the first
time in the country, a seaweed park will be set up in Tamil Nadu to improve the livelihood of
fishermen.

Which bank directed Urban Cooperative Banks to eliminate honorary positions within
one year?

A. BOB

B. PNB

C. SBI

D. RBI

Answer: Option D

Explanation: The Reserve Bank on Thursday asked Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) not to
create any honorary position or title such as Chairman Emeritus and Group Chairman at the
board level as it results in the creation of a shadow authority.

Which city will host India's first International Cruise Conference?

A. Delhi

B. Kolkata

C. Chennai

D. Mumbai

Answer: Option D

Explanation: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH Sarbananda
Sonowal said that the first Incredible India International Cruise Conference-2022 will be held in
Mumbai.

Which city has hosted the three-day 'Smart Cities, Smart Urbanization' conference?
A. Ahmedabad

B. Indore

C. Surat

D. Jaipur

Answer: Option C

Explanation: The three-day "Smart Cities, Smart Urbanization" conference began in Surat today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone and inaugurated the various
projects of how much worth rupees at a function organized at Dahod in Gujarat?

A. Rs 37,500 crores

B. Rs 48,000 crores

C. Rs 13,200 crores

D. Rs 22,000 crores

Answer: Option D

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated the
various projects worth 22,000 crore rupees at a function organized at Dahod in Gujarat.

In which state the world's largest electric three-wheeler factory will be set up?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Odisha

C. Telangana

D. Kerala

Answer: Option C

Explanation: Ability Electric Inc. (Liability), based in California, United States, has announced its
intention to set up the world's largest electric three-wheeler manufacturing facility in
Telangana.

A mobile app 'Khelo India Uni Games 2021' has been launched for the 2nd edition of
Khelo India University Games. 2nd edition of the Khelo India University Games is being
held in which place?

A. Bengaluru, Karnataka

B. Chennai, Tamil Nadu

C. Jaipur, Rajasthan
D. Mumbai, Maharashtra

Answer: Option A

Explanation: In a First of its kind initiative, a mobile app 'Khelo India Uni Games 2021' has been
launched for the 2nd edition of Khelo India University Games, which has organised by the
Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports along with the Jain Deemed to be University,
Bangalore, Karnataka.

Which state government has launched 'Saans' campaign to reduce the infant mortality
rate due to pneumonia?

A. Maharashtra

B. Rajasthan

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Karnataka

Answer: Option D

Explanation: The Health Department launched the Social Awareness and Action to Neutralize
Pneumonia Successful campaign at Minto Hall to reduce the mortality rate among children due
to pneumonia in Karnataka.

Elon Musk is set to acquire which social media platform for $44 billion?

A. Twitter

B. Facebook

C. Instagram

D. Google

Answer: Option A

Explanation: The world's richest man Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter for approximately
$44 billion with shares valued at $54.20.

The digital bus service has been started for the first time in which city??

A. Jaipur

B. Delhi

C. Mumbai

D. Hyderabad

Answer: Option C

Explanation: Mumbai's BEST will now be introducing 100 per cent digital ticketing on buses
with the 'Tap In Tap Out' service by using Chalo smart cards and a mobile app.
Which institution conducted the 'All-India Household Consumer Expenditure Survey'?

A. NABARD

B. NITI Aayog

C. National Statistical Office

D. Reserve Bank of India

Answer: Option C

Explanation: The All-India Household Consumer Expenditure Survey is conducted by the

Jamtara district is in which state has become the first district in the country to have a
library in every village?

A. Telangana

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Haryana

D. Jharkhand

Answer: Option D

Explanation: Jamtara in Jharkhand has become the only district in the country where all gram
panchayats have community libraries.

Which ministry has organized the 'Yoga Prabha' program in New Delhi?

A. Ministry of Minority Affairs

B. Ministry of Civil Aviation

C. Ministry of Rural Development

D. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

Answer: Option B

Explanation: Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Minister of State for Civil
Aviation Gen VK Singh (Rtd) inaugurated the mega 'Yog Prabha' event at Safdarjung airport on
Monday.

Which bank has signed MoU with CBDT and CBIC for the collection of taxes?

A. Canara Bank

B. Punjab National Bank

C. Dhanlaxmi Bank
D. State Bank Of India

Answer: Option C

Explanation: Dhanlaxmi Bank merged with CBDT "Central Board of Direct Taxes" and Central
Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) for the collection of taxes.

The Peace, Unity and Development Rally took place in which state?

A. Bihar

B. Meghalaya

C. Tripura

D. Assam

Answer: Option D

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 'Peace, Unity and Development Rally'
at Diphu in Karbi Anglong District, Assam.

Which city is hosting the Global Patidar Business Summit 2022?

A. Ahmedabad

B. Jamnagar

C. Surat

D. Rajkot

Answer: Option C

Explanation: The Global Patidar Business Summit is being held in Surat, Gujarat.

Netflix India has released the "Women Change-Makers' Video Series" in collaboration
with which ministry?

A. Ministry of Tribals

B. Ministry of Child Development

C. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

D. Ministry of Education

Answer: Option C

Explanation: Netflix India has released the "Women Change-Makers' Video Series" in
collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Which Union Ministry has launched the commemorative event -"Enterprise India"?

A. Ministry of MSME
B. Ministry of Science and Technology

C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

D. Ministry of External Affairs

Answer: Option A

Explanation: Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Shri Narayan Rane
inaugurated the Ministry's Mega Event- "Enterprise India" under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Who has been partnered with I&B Ministry to develop short videos highlighting the role
of women changemakers?

A. Netflix

B. Amazon Prime Video

C. Disney+ Hotstar

D. SonyLIV

Answer: Option A

Explanation: Netflix India, in collaboration with the Information & Broadcasting Ministry, has
released a series of short video series under an initiative called 'Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniya',
highlighting the role of women achievers.

Kwar Hydro-electric project, which has been seen in the news, is located in which
state/UT?

A. Sikkim

B. Jammu and Kashmir

C. Gujarat

D. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: Option B

Explanation: It is located on the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir's Kishtwar district.

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