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Current Affairs Quiz: 4 March 2022

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Top 10 Questions Based on Current Affairs 4 March 2022

  1. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the 7th edition of Swachh Survekshan 2022 launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs?
    A) The survey has been initiated with around 3,000 assessors of Ipsos Research Pvt. Ltd., an Assessment Agency headquartered in Paris France.
    B) Swachh Survekshan 2022 is designed with the notion of ‘People First’ as its driving philosophy.
    C) Another new indicator, “Swachh Technology Challenge,” was added to SS 2022, which was launched by MoHUA on December 6, 2021.
    1) Only A
    2) Only B
    3) Only A & B
    4) Only B & C
    5) All A, B & C
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer-5) All A, B & C
    Explanation:
    The survey has been initiated with around 3,000 assessors of Ipsos Research Pvt. Ltd., an Assessment Agency headquartered in Paris France.
    i. Swachh Survekshan 2022 is designed with the notion of ‘People First’ as its driving philosophy.
    ii. Another new indicator, “Swachh Technology Challenge,” was added to SS 2022, which was launched by MoHUA on December 6, 2021.

  2. In March 2022, the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) extended the deadline for the Qaumi Waqf Boards Taraqqiati Scheme(QWBTS) from March 2022 to _________.
    1) July 2024
    2) March 2023
    3) January 2025
    4) November 2023
    5) April 2024
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer-4) November 2023
    Explanation:
    The Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) has extended the deadline for the Qaumi Waqf Boards Taraqqiati Scheme (QWBTS) (Former Scheme of Computerization of Records & Strengthening of State Waqf Boards) (geotagging the Waqf properties) from March 2022 to November 2023.
    • The Central Waqf Council, New Delhi is the Nodal Agency for implementation of the Scheme.
    Aim of Qaumi Waqf Boards Taraqqiati Scheme:
    i. To map the immovable assets under the Waqf boards, to ensure its proper utilization and monetisation.
    ii. It also aims to ensure that the properties are not lost to encroachments and other counter ownership claims.

  3. Which of the following points are “Incorrect” with respect to the Innovation in India’s Rural Economy Report released in March 2022?
    1) The report was prepared jointly by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Bain & Company.
    2) The agriculture sector has grown by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8% during 2017 & 2020.
    3) Agriculture is the largest contributor to the rural economy, accounting for approximately 37% of the total rural GDP in 2019-20.
    4) Agricredit has increased at around 10% CAGR in the last five years, reaching Rs 14 lakh crore in 2019-2020.
    5) Among two-thirds of India’s population in 2019–20, about 60% concentrated in 6 states, Uttar Pradesh has the highest rural population, followed by Bihar.
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer-2) The agriculture sector has grown by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8% during 2017 & 2020.
    Explanation:
    The report was prepared jointly by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Bain & Company.
    The agriculture sector has grown by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11% during 2015 & 2020.
    Agriculture is the largest contributor to the rural economy, accounting for approximately 37% of the total rural GDP in 2019-20.
    Agri credit has increased at around 10% CAGR in the last five years, reaching Rs 14 lakh crore in 2019-2020.
    Among two-thirds of India’s population in 2019–20, about 60% concentrated in 6 states, Uttar Pradesh has the highest rural population, followed by Bihar.

  4. Which country recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with India for the supply of Urea and Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizers under a Government to Government (G2G) arrangement?
    1) Maldives
    2) Sri Lanka
    3) Nepal
    4) Bhutan
    5) Bangladesh
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer-3) Nepal
    Explanation:
    An MoU has been signed between India and Nepal during a virtual ceremony for long-term supply of Urea and DAP (Di-ammonium Phosphate) fertilizers from India to Nepal under a Government to Government (G2G) arrangement.
    Signatories:
    India– Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
    Nepal– Dr. Govinda Prasad Sharma, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development

  5. The Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) released a special logo (in March’22) to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations with which country?
    1) Poland
    2) France
    3) Russia
    4) Germany
    5) Netherlands
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer-5) Netherlands
    Explanation:
    Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Marten van den Berg, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to India released a joint “Special logo” to mark 75 years of Indo-Netherlands Diplomatic Relations.
    • 2022 marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and the Netherlands.
    • The Netherlands was one of the first European countries to have bilateral relations with India. The official relations between India and the Netherlands were established in 1947.
    About the logo:
    i. The logo features a lotus and a tulip, the national flowers of India and the Netherlands respectively and has a Chakra in the middle which depicts the bond of friendship between both countries.
    ii. The flag colours of both the countries in the logo enhance the existing connections between the people of India and the people of the Netherlands.

  6. RBI recently (in Feb’22) cancelled the licence of ___________ due to its inadequacy in earning prospects to Pay the customers.
    1) Nainital Bank
    2) Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
    3) Sarjeraodada Naik Shirala Sahakari Bank
    4) Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank
    5) Shivalik Small Finance Bank
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer-3) Sarjeraodada Naik Shirala Sahakari Bank
    Explanation:
    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) canceled the license of Sarjeraodada Naik Shirala Sahakari Bank Ltd of Shirala, Sangli (Maharashtra) due to compliance failure with the regulation under Section 11(1) , Section 22 (3) (d) and Section 56 Banking Regulation Act 1949.
    i. The bank is found to lack adequate capital and earning prospects under section 11(1) and section 22(3) (d) read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
    ii. The Bank is debarred to carry its banking business and operation with effect from 2 March 2022.
    iii. The bank is unable to carry acceptance of deposits and repayment of deposits as defined in Section 5(b) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

  7. Name the NBFC company that recently (in March’22) partnered with NIRA to provide personal loans.
    1) Aditya Birla Finance Ltd
    2) Tata Capital Financial Service Ltd
    3) Muthoot Finance Ltd
    4) Bajaj Finance Ltd
    5) IIFL Finance Ltd
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer-5) IIFL Finance Ltd
    Explanation:
    IIFL Finance Limited, a non-banking financial company collaborated with fintech NIRA to strengthen its digital footprint by providing personal loans.
    Aim – To provide credit to largely unbanked and underbanked borrowers and small entrepreneurs.
    i. Through this partnership, salaried customers can avail a personal loan of up to Rs. 1 lakh from IIFL Finance by downloading the NIRA app from Google’s Play store.
    About IIFL Finance Limited:
    Establishment – 1995
    Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
    Chairman – Nirmal Jain

  8. Who recently (in March’22) got appointed as the “brand ambassador”of Bharti AXA Life Insurance?
    1) Vidya Balan
    2) Katrina Kaif
    3) Deepika Padukone
    4) Alia Bhatt
    5) Kareena Kapoor
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer-1) Vidya Balan
    Explanation:
    Bharti AXA Life Insurance, appointed National Award winning actress Vidya Balan as its Brand Ambassador.
    i. Bharti AXA Life Insurance is a joint venture of Bharti, India’s leading business groups and AXA, one of the world’s leading organizations in financial protection and wealth management.
    About Bharti AXA Life Insurance:
    MD & CEO- Parag Raja
    Commenced operation– 2006
    Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra

  9. In February 2022, ________ 1st Indian to win a silver medal in an individual section of the 13th World Archery Para Championships in Dubai, UAE.
    1) Shyam Sundar Swami
    2) Jyoti Balan
    3) Vivek Chikara
    4) Rakesh Kumar
    5) Pooja Jatyan
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer-5) Pooja Jatyan
    Explanation:
    Indian Para Archer, Pooja Jatyan (World Rank 21) won the silver medal in Recurve Women Open at the Dubai 2022 World Archery Para Championships (13th edition of the World Archery Para Championships), held at Dubai Club for People of Determination, Dubai, United Arab Emirates(UAE) from 19th to 27th February 2022.
    i. She became the first Indian to win a silver medal in Individual Category in a Para Championships.
    ii. Indian compound para archers Shyam Sundar Swami (World Rank 20) and Jyoti Baliyan (World Rank 28) have won silver in the compound mixed team event at the 13th World Archery Para Championships.

  10. What is the theme of World Wildlife Day 2022 that was observed across the globe by the UN on 3rd March, 2022?
    1) Listen to the young voices
    2) Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration
    3) Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet
    4) Life below Water: for People and Planet
    5) The future of wildlife is in our hands
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer-2) Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration
    Explanation:
    The United Nations(UN)’s World Wildlife Day is annually observed across the globe on 3rd March to celebrate and create awareness about the importance of wild fauna and flora.
    i. The theme of World Wildlife Day 2022 is “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration”.
    ii. The first World Wildlife Day was observed on 3rd March 2014.
    iii. World Wildlife Day 2022 also highlights the importance of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030).





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