Current Affairs Quiz – 03 February 2022

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1. Who has been appointed as the Director-General of the Defence Intelligence Agency recently to replace Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon?
   A) Lt. Gen GAV Reddy
   B) Lt. Gen S. C. Malhan
   C) Lt. Gen Kamal Davar
   D) Lt. Gen Rahul M. Kharge
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:Lieutenant General GAV Reddy has been appointed as the Director-General of the Defence Intelligence Agency. He will replace Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon.
2. As per CRISIL rating agency, what is the estimated GDP growth rate projection of India for the fiscal 2021-22?
   A) 8.2%
   B) 9.2%
   C) 7.2%
   D) 10.2%
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: For 2021-22 (FY22) = 9.2%; For 2022-23 (FY23)= 7.8%
3. What is the global rank of the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) in the Brand Finance most valuable insurance brand in 2022?
   A) 15th
   B) 7th
   C) 10th
   D) 3rd
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: As per a brand valuation report released by Brand Finance, Life Insurance Corporation has been ranked at 10th in the list of insurance brands globally. .LIC is the only Indian insurance company in the top 10 list. LIC has a valuation of USD 8.656 billion (around Rs 64,722 crore).
4. On the occasion of the Marty’s Day of Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, 2022, the Gandhi Mandiram (Gandhi temple) and Smrithi Vanam dedicated to freedom fighters has been unveiled in which state?
   A) Tamil Nadu
   B) Karnataka
   C) Odisha
   D) Andhra Pradesh
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: 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. 
5. The Spituk Gustor Festival is an annual festival celebrated in which state/Union Territory of India?
   A) Ladakh
   B) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
   C) Sikkim
   D) West Bengal
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:The annual Spituk Gustor Festival was observed in Ladakh on January 30 and 31, 2022, to celebrate the culture and traditional heritage of the Union Territory.
6. 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?
   A) Rs. 1272 crore
   B) Rs. 1575 crore
   C) Rs. 1474 crore
   D) Rs. 1777 crore
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: Central Government has approved the continuation of Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) for XV Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26). The outlay of this scheme for the next five years will be Rs. 1575 crore.
7. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has approved to set up the first ever geological park in the country in which city?
   A) Dehradun
   B) Gorakhpur
   C) Jabalpur
   D) Amravati
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: India’s first geological park is being set up at Lamheta village of Jabalpur district in Madhya Pradesh.
8. Patanjali Ayurved Ltd has recently announced the launch of co-branded Rupay contactless credit card in partnership with which bank?
   A) Bank of Baroda
   B) HDFC Bank
   C) State Bank of India
   D) Punjab National Bank
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: Patanjali Ayurved Ltd and Punjab National Bank (PNB) have launched a co-branded contactless credit card in partnership with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).  The cards will be offered on the RuPay Platform of NPCI.
9. The first week of February has been designated by the UN General Assembly to be observed as _________
   A) World Interfaith Harmony Week
   B) World Space Week
   C) World Immunization Week
   D) Disarmament Week
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: The World Interfaith Harmony Week is observed annually during the first week of February, which means from February 01 to 07.
10. Rupinder Singh Suri who has passed away recently was currently serving on which post?
    A) Chief Vigilance Commissioner of India
    B) Deputy Comptrollers and Auditors General of India
    C) Vice Chief of Navy Staff
    D) Additional Solicitor General of India
    
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    Option D
    Explanation: Senior advocate and Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Rupinder Singh Suri has passed away. Mr Suri was appointed as the ASG in on 30 January 2020 for a period till 29 June 2023.
11. Ping An Insurance is the top most valuable insurance company globally as per the latest Brand Finance report of 2022. The company is from which country?
    A) France
    B) China
    C) Germany
    D) Singapore
    
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    Option B
    Explanation: Ping An Insurance of China is at the top in brand valuation report released by Brand Finance.
12. What is the projected GDP growth forecast of India in FY23 as per CRISIL?
    A) 8.4%
    B) 6.5%
    C) 7.8%
    D) 9.9%
    
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    Option C
    Explanation: For 2022-23 (FY23)= 7.8%

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