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Current Affairs Quiz – 06 & 07 February 2022

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  1. How much amount was granted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to the Government of India through sovereign loan in 2021?
    A) USD 3.7 billion
    B) USD 4.6 billion
    C) USD 5.1 billion
    D) USD 2.9 billion
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    As per the data released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on February 06, 2022, it provided a record USD 4.6 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2021. This included USD 1.8 billion towards coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic response.The USD 4.6 billion was committed by ADB for 17 loans.
  2. PM Modi attended the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) recently. In which city is this international organisation located?
    A) Pune
    B) Hyderabad
    C) Mumbai
    D) Chennai
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) on February 05, 2022 in Patancheru, Hyderabad.
  3. IIT Hyderabad has launched AI-based job portal “Swarajability” for people with disabilities, with funding support from which bank?
    A) Kotak Mahindra Bank
    B) Punjab National Bank
    C) States Bank of India
    D) Bank of Baroda
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Hyderabad) has launched an AI-based job portal named “Swarajability” that helps people with disabilities acquire relevant skills and find jobs. It is presently the beta version of the portal. The project is funded by Kotak Mahindra Bank and it has been developed in association with Youth4Jobs, Visual Quest apart from Kotak Mahindra Bank.
  4. Government has approved continuation of the Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP) for 2021 – 2026. How much amount of outlay has been approved for this programme?
    A) Rs 2600 cr
    B) Rs 1700 cr
    C) Rs 5100 cr
    D) Rs 3000 cr
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP) for five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26. The total financial outlay approved for the programme is Rs. 1700 crore till March 31, 2026, or till further review, whichever is earlier..
  5. The legendary Nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the age of 92 recently. In which year was the singer honored with the prestigious Bharat Ratna award?
    A) 2010
    B) 2005
    C) 2001
    D) 1999
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    She has won the following prestigious awards:

    • 2001 : Bharat Ratna – The Nation’s Highest Civilian Award
    • 1999 : Padma Vibhushan
    • 1969 : Padam Bhushan

  6. KVIC has recently cancelled the certification of which Khadi institution for selling fake Khadi products?
    A) Indore Khadi Sangh Khadi Udyog Sahakari Samiti Ltd.
    B) Kerala Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi
    C) Mumbai Khadi & Village Industries Association
    D) Uttarakhand Khadi & Village Board
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has canceled the “Khadi Certification” of its oldest Khadi Institution named Mumbai Khadi & Village Industries Association (MKVIA). 
  7. The foundation stone for International Cricket Stadium in Jaipur was laid recently. It is said to be the third largest stadium in the world. What is the proposed seating capacity of the stadium?
    A) 95,000
    B) 1,00,000
    C) 80,000
    D) 75,000
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    The Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly laid the foundation stone of world’s third-largest cricket stadium in Jaipur on February 05, 2022. The stadium will have seating capacity of 75,000 spectators.
  8. The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is observed every year on which day?
    A) 06 February
    B) 05 February
    C) 07 February
    D) 04 February
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is a United Nations-sponsored annual awareness day that takes place on February 6 every year to eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM).
  9. India defeated which team to win the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup Championship?
    A) Pakistan
    B) Australia
    C) New Zealand
    D) England
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    Indian Cricket team has defeated England by 4 wickets to win the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup Championship. This is the 5th time that India has won this title.
  10. The 216 feet tall ‘Statue of Equality’, which was dedicated to the nation by PM Modi recently in Hyderabad, commemorates which Bhakti saint?
    A) Kabir Das
    B) Namdev
    C) Ramanujacharya
    D) Guru Nanak
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the 216-feet tall ‘Statue of Equality’ in Hyderabad to the nation on February 05, 2022 dedicated to 11th-century Bhakti saint Sri Ramanujacharya.
  11. What was the profession of Ramesh Deo, who has passed away recently?
    A) Actor
    B) Economist
    C) Author
    D) Jounalist
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    Veteran Indian and Marathi film and television actor, Ramesh Deo, has passed away. He was 93.
  12. Veteran politician Chandupatla Janga Reddy who has passed away was from which political party?
    A) CPI
    B) INC
    C) BJP
    D) BSP
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Chandupatla Janga Reddy has passed away in Hyderabad following health issues. He was 86. He is best known for his time as Member of Parliament in the 8th Lok Sabha in 1984, which also marked the BJP’s debut in the Lok Sabha, following Indira Gandhi’s assassination.
  13. The final match of 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup Championship was held at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. In which country is this stadium based?
    A) West Indies
    B) Antigua and Barbuda
    C) Barbados
    D) England
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    The tournament was held in West Indies. The Final match was played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
  14. Dewald Brevis has clinched the Player of the tournament award at the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup Championship. He plays for which country?
    A) South Africa
    B) West Indies
    C) England
    D) Australia
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    Yash Dhull is the winning captain from the Indian side.
    Player of the tournament: Dewald Brevis (South Africa)
    Player of the Match in the Finals: Raj Bawa (India)
  15. What is the theme of the 2022 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation?
    A) No Time for Global Inaction: Unite, Fund, and Act to End FGM
    B) Achieving the new Global Goals through the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation by 2030
    C) Unleashing Youth Power
    D) Accelerating Investment to End FGM
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    Theme 2022:Accelerating Investment to End FGM

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