Current Affairs Quiz – 10 April 2022

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1. DRDO recently flight tested Pinaka Mk-I (Enhanced) Rocket System successfully,which has been developed by DRDO lab Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE). Where is the lab based?
   A) Hyderabad
   B) Pune
   C) Mumbai
   D) Bengaluru
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: The Pinaka rocket system has been developed by DRDO lab- Armament Research and Development Establishment, Pune in collaboration with High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune. 
2. The 20th Meeting of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was held at Pakke Tiger Reserve. In which state is the reserve located?
   A) Haryana
   B) Madhya Pradesh
   C) Arunachal Pradesh
   D) Tamil Nadu
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:The 20th Meeting of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was held on April 09, 2022 at Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav.
3. Union Minister of AYUSH inaugurated scientific convention ‘Homoeopathy: People’s Choice for Wellness’ in New Delhi to mark the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day. Who is the Union Minister of AYUSH?
   A) Sarbananda Sonowal 
   B) Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
   C) Tarun Gogoi
   D) Himanta Biswa Sarma
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:The Union Minister of AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated a two-day scientific convention on the theme ‘Homoeopathy: People’s Choice for Wellness’ in New Delhi on April 09, 2022.
4. The Government of India has announced to set up how many Digital Banking Units (DBUs) in the country as per Union Budget 2022-23?
   A) 100
   B) 75
   C) 50
   D) 25
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:In the Union Budget 2022-23, the government of India announced the setting up of 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) in 75 districts to commemorate the 75 years of independence of our country (Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav).
5. The IFSCA has signed an MoU with Venture Capital pioneer GVFL Limited to support and facilitate FinTech ecosystem in GIFT IFSC. The Ahmedabad-based GVFL Limited is promoted by which body? 
   A) World Economic Forum
   B) IMF
   C) World Bank
   D) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and GVFL Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Gift City on April 07, 2022 for co-operation and collaboration to support and facilitate FinTech ecosystem in GIFT IFSC. GVFL Limited is pioneer of Venture Capital in India, managed by an independent and autonomous Board. The company was set up in 1990 and is based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is promoted by World Bank and Government of Gujarat.
6. Who is the author of the book ‘NOT JUST A NIGHTWATCHMAN: My Innings in the BCCI’?
   A) Shashi Kant Sharma
   B) Rajiv Mehrishi
   C) Gyan Prakash
   D) Vinod Rai
   
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   Option D
   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 recently.
7. How many medals have been won by India at the 2022 Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament?
   A) 10
   B) 15
   C) 5
   D) 7
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:The 15-member Indian boxing contingents ended their campaign at the Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament 2022 in Phuket with 10 medals, including three golds, four silvers, and three bronze. 
8. Name the Indian duo who paired to win the gold medal in mixed double event of the 2022 WSF World Doubles Squash championship at Glasglow?
   A) Joshna Chinappa and Harinder Pal Sandhu
   B) Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal
   C) Joshna Chinappa and Ramit Tandon
   D) Dipika Pallikal and Mahesh Mangaonkar
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:The second seeded Indian duo Dipika Pallikal Karthik and Saurav Ghosal won the mixed double title at 2022 WSF World Doubles Squash championship at Glasglow on April 09, 2022. The Indian duo thrashed the fourth seeded pair of Adrian Waller and Alison Waters of England in the mixed doubles finals in straight sets 11-6, 11-8.
9. Which day is marked as the World Homeopathy Day?
   A) April 08
   B) April 09
   C) April 10
   D) April 11
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: The World Homeopathy Day is celebrated every year on April 10 to spread awareness about homoeopathy and its contribution to the world of medicine.
10. What is the theme of the 2022 World Homoeopathy Day?
    A) Enhancing the scope of Homoeopathy in public health
    B) Homeopathy- Roadmap for Integrative Medicine
    C) Linking education
    D) People’s Choice for Wellness
    
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    Option D
    Explanation: The theme for 2022 World Homoeopathy Day is “People’s Choice for Wellness“
11. In the women’s double event of the 2022 WSF World Doubles Squash championship, which Indian pair won the gold medal for the country?
    A) Dipika Pallikal and Joshna Chinappa
    B) Sunayna Kuruvilla and Dipika Pallikal
    C) Akanksha Salunkhe and Sunayna Kuruvilla
    D) Joshna Chinappa and Sunayna Kuruvilla
    
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    Option A
    Explanation: Dipika and Joshna Chinappa paired to win women’s doubles final, 11-9, 4-11, 11-8 defeating England’s Sarah Jane Perry and Waters.
12. How many artists have been conferred with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship and Sangeet Natak Awards for the year 2018?
    A) 55
    B) 43
    C) 37
    D) 49
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship and Sangeet Natak Awards for the year 2018 to 43 eminent artists ((4 Fellows and 40 awardees)).

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