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- What is the rank of India in the EIU’s 2021 Democracy Index?
A) 39
B) 54
C) 46
D) 58
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Option C
Explanation:India is placed at 46th position, among 167 nations, in the EIU’s 2021 Democracy Index, with an overall score of 6.91 on a scale of 0-10. India was ranked at 53rd spot in 2021.
- Which tunnel in India has been recognised as the ‘World’s Longest Highway Tunnel above 10,000 Feet’ by World Book of Records?
A) Zoji-la Tunnel
B) Atal Tunnel
C) Banihal Qazigund Road Tunnel
D) Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Road Tunnel
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Option B
Explanation:The World Book of Records has officially certified the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh as the ‘World’s Longest Highway Tunnel above 10,000 Feet’.
- The National Women’s Day is commemorated in India every year on February 13, to mark the birth anniversary of whom?
A) Indira Gandhi
B) Mother Teresa
C) Sarojini Naidu
D) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
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Option C
Explanation:n India, the National Women’s Day is observed every year on 13 February. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, the political activist and poet who was an important figure in India’s struggle for independence from colonial rule..
- How much amount of fund has been allocated to the Scheme of “Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram, (RYSK), which has been extended for five years from 2021-2026?
A) Rs 2,100.45 crore
B) Rs 1,486.55 crore
C) Rs 2,710.65 crore
D) Rs 1,551.75 crore
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Option C
Explanation:The Central Government has approved the continuation of the Scheme of “Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram, (RYSK) for a further period of five years from 2021 -22 to 2025-26 (15th Finance Commission Cycle). The total outlay of this scheme for the next five years will be Rs 2,710.65 crore. The scheme is the flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- The World Radio day is celebrated annually on which day?
A) 11 February
B) 13 February
C) 10 February
D) 12 February
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Option B
Explanation:The World Radio Day is celebrated on 13 February annually.
- Name the scheme launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for the welfare of the Transgender community and the beggers?
A) SMILE
B) WINNER
C) PROUD
D) VALUE
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Option A
Explanation:The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar launched the Central Sector scheme titled “SMILE” on February 12, 2022. SMILE stands for Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise.
- What is the length of the ‘Rail-cum-Road-Bridge’, which was recently inaugurated over River Ganga by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in Bihar’s Munger?
A) 14.5 km
B) 10.5 km
C) 15.5 km
D) 12.5 km
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Option A
Explanation:The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar jointly inaugurated the 14.5 kilometre long ‘Rail-cum-Road-Bridge’ in Bihar on February 11, 2022. The much-awaited bridge is constructed over the River Ganga on NH 333B in Bihar’s Munger region. The cost of the ‘Rail-cum-Road-Bridge’ project is Rs 696 crore.
- The National Productivity Day is celebrated in India every year on which day?
A) Second Sunday of Feb
B) 11 Feb
C) Second Saturday of Feb
D) 12 Feb
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Option D
Explanation:In India, the National Productivity Day is observed every year on February 12 by the National Productivity Council (NPC). Theme 2022: “Self Reliance Through Productivity” (“उत्पादकता के माध्यम से आत्म निर्भरता”).The week from February 12 to 18 is observed as the National Productivity Week.
- The Indian Air Force will be participating with which of its aircraft to showcase in the ‘Singapore Air Show-2022’?
A) Dornier
B) Tejas
C) Sukhoi
D) Dhruv
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Option B
Explanation:The 44-member contingents of the Indian Air Force (IAF) reached the Changi International Airport in Singapore on February 12, 2022, to participate in the ‘Singapore Air Show-2022’, which is scheduled to be held from February 15 to 18, 2022. Singapore Air Show is a biennial event which provides a platform for the Global Aviation Industry to showcase their products.The IAF will showcase its indigenous Tejas MK-I ac during the event.
- FICCI CASCADE has dedicated which day to be observed as the Anti-Smuggling Day every year starting from 2022?
A) 12 February
B) 11 February
C) 13 February
D) 10 February
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Option B
Explanation:The FICCI’s Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (CASCADE) has taken the initiative to launch Anti-Smuggling Day, which will be marked on 11 February every year.
- Which country hosted the One Ocean Summit, organised in February 2022 in collaboration with World Bank and UN?
A) Sweden
B) Germany
C) France
D) Israel
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Option C
Explanation:The One Ocean Summit was held from February 9 to 11, 2022, in Brest, France, in Hybrid format, under the chairmanship of French President Emmanuel Macron. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also addressed the One Ocean Summit through a video message on February 11, 2022. The One Ocean Summit was organised by France in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank.
- What is the theme of the World Radio Day 2022?
A) Radio and Trust
B) New World, New Radio
C) Radio and Diversity
D) Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace
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Option A
Explanation:Theme 2022: ‘Radio and Trust‘
- Which country has topped the EIU’s 2021 Democracy Index?
A) Singapore
B) Australia
C) New Zealand
D) Norway
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Option D
Explanation:Norway has topped the index with the score of 9.75. New Zealand, Finland, Sweden and Iceland are the top five countries in the list.
- Name the programme launched by NABARD to promote natural farming?
A) PRAAN
B) URJA
C) AYUSH
D) JIVA
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Option D
Explanation:The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has launched an agroecology-based programme called ‘JIVA’ (meaning life) to promote natural farming, ensure sustainability and rejuvenate ‘life’ around agricultural field. The JIVA programme has been launched under its existing watershed and wadi programmes. NABARD will invest Rs 50,000 per hectare under this programme.
- What was the profession of Rahul Bajaj who has passed away recently?
A) Actor
B) Industrialist
C) Journalist
D) Economist
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Option B
Explanation:Noted industrialist and former chairman of Bajaj Auto, Rahul Bajaj, has passed away, due to pneumonia and heart problem. He was 83.
- N Chandrasekaran has recently been re-elected as the Executive Chairman of which company?
A) Bharti Airtel
B) Adani Group
C) Infosys
D) Tata Sons
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Option D
Explanation:The board of Tata Sons Pvt Ltd has approved the re-appointment of N Chandrasekaran as the Executive Chairman of the company for second five years term on February 11, 2022.
- Which day of the year is marked as National Deworming Day (NDD) in India?
A) February 10
B) February 09
C) February 12
D) February 11
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Option A
Explanation:National Deworming Day (NDD) is observed on 10 February every year in India.The day was started by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 2015.
