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- The famous ‘Living Root Bridge’ Cultural Landscapes of which state has recently been included on the tentative list of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites?
A) Meghalaya
B) Karnataka
C) Sikkim
D) Jammu & Kashmir
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Option A
Explanation:The famous living root bridges found in the northeastern state of Meghalaya, have been included on the tentative list of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. The site has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site tentative list as ‘Jingkieng Jri: Living Root Bridge Cultural Landscapes of Meghalaya’
- Centre has extended the existing Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) till September 30, 2022. The existing five year FTP was launched for which period?
A) 2016-2021
B) 2015-2020
C) 2014-2019
D) 2017-2022
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Option B
Explanation:The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced an extension in the existing Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 by another six months till September 30, 2022, to ensure policy continuity in external trade.
- What is the name of the software launched by the Supreme Court of India and inaugurated by Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana to transmit court orders through secured electronic mode, for quicker communication of judicial orders?
A) SWIFT
B) READY
C) FASTER
D) SPORTY
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Option C
Explanation:The Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana launched a software named as “Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records” (FASTER) on March 31, 2022.The objective of this FASTER software is to transmit court orders securely and swiftly through electronic mode, for quicker communication of judicial orders.
- Which player has won the BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year (BBC ISWOTY) award for 2022?
A) Mirabai Chanu
B) Aditi Ashok
C) Lovlina Borgohain
D) Avani Lekhara
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Option A
Explanation:Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has won the BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year (BBC ISWOTY) award for 2022.
- Who has been appointed as the new Director General of Geological Survey of India (GSI)?
A) Gargi Bhattacharya
B) Pralay Mukherjee
C) H Rajaram
D) Dr. S Raju
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Option D
Explanation:Dr. S Raju has taken over as the Director General of Geological Survey of India (GSI) with effect from April 01, 2022.
- Which day is commemorated as International Children’s Book Day (ICBD)?
A) First Saturday of April
B) April 02
C) First Friday of April
D) April 01
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Option B
Explanation:The International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is organised annually on 2nd April since 1967, by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY).
- Name the Indian official who has recently been appointed as the vice-chairperson of Council Standing Committee on Administration and Management of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for 2023 and 2024?
A) Preeti Nath
B) Sangeeta Chugh
C) Aprajita Sharrma
D) Yashashri Shukla
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Option C
Explanation: Aprajita Sharrma, an Indian Post & Telecom Account and Finance (IP&TAF) Service officer from 1995 batch, has been appointed as the vice-chairperson of Council Standing Committee on Administration and Management of International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Aprajita Sharrma will remain as vice chair for the years 2023 and 2024. After that she will assume the role of Chairperson for the years 2025 and 2026.
- Which day is marked as the World Autism Awareness Day every year?
A) 02 April
B) 31 March
C) 01 April
D) 30 March
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Option A
Explanation:The World Autism Awareness Day is observed on 02 April every year, to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout the world.
- Which state will host the second edition of the Khelo India University Games 2021?
A) Odisha
B) Karnataka
C) Uttarakhand
D) Assam
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Option B
Explanation:The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur and Governor of Karnataka, Shri TC Gehlot launched the logo, jersey, mascot and anthem of the Khelo India University Games 2021 (KIUG 2021) on April 01, 2022, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. The KIUG 2021 will be held in Karnataka between April 24 and May 3, 2022. This will be the second edition of KIUG.
- BB Gurung, who has passed away recently was the former Chief Minister of which state?
A) Odisha
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Sikkim
D) Haryana
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Option C
Explanation:Former Chief Minister of Sikkim, BB Gurung, has passed away. He was 99. BB Gurung was the third chief minister of Sikkim and had the shortest term in the history of the Himalayan state.
- Which country has been chosen as the sponsor for International Children’s Book Day 2022?
A) Canada
B) United States
C) Germany
D) Singapore
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Option A
Explanation:IBBY Canada is the sponsor for International Children’s Book Day 2022. Theme 2022: Stories are wings that help you soar every day.
- What is the theme of the World Autism Awareness Day in 2022?
A) Assistive Technologies, Active Participation
B) Inclusion in the Workplace: Challenges and Opportunities in a Post-Pandemic World
C) The transition of adulthood
D) Inclusive Quality Education for All
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Option D
Explanation:Theme 2022: Inclusive Quality Education for All
