Current Affairs Quiz – 15 April 2022

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1. What is the projected GDP growth rate of India in FY23 as per the World Bank?
   A) 8%
   B) 7%
   C) 9%
   D) 10%
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: The World Bank has slashed the GDP growth forecast for India in FY2022/23 to 8 percent in its bi-annual “South Asia Economic Focus” report, due to the negative impact of the war in Ukraine on FY23 growth.
2. The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya has been inaugurated at which of these sites in New Delhi?
   A) Lodhi Gardens
   B) National Museum
   C) Teen Murti Complex
   D) Rashtrapati Bhavan
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is located at the Teen Murti complex in New Delhi and has integrated the erstwhile Nehru Museum (now designated as Block I) with the newly constructed building (designated as Block II).
3. Who has been conferred with the International Gandhi Awards for Leprosy, 2021 in individual category?
   A) Vikram Malhotra
   B) Radhika Rao
   C) Nikkhil Advani
   D) Bhushan Kumar
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu presented the International Gandhi Awards for Leprosy, 2021 to Dr. Bhushan Kumar of Chandigarh under the Indian nomination (individual) category and Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust, Gujarat under the institutional category.
4. Tim Southee has been awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, which if the highest cricketing honour by which country?
   A) New Zealand
   B) Australia
   C) South Africa
   D) England
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: New Zealand pace bowler Tim Southee has been awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal at the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Awards on April 14, 2022.
5. Name the Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities who has been re-appointed recently?
   A) Syed Shahezadi
   B) Iqbal Singh Lalpura
   C) Kersi Kaikhushroo Deboo
   D) Rinchen Lhamo
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:Centre has re-appointed Iqbal Singh Lalpura, as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities. He is a retired IPS officer of Punjab-cadre.
6. Which Indian Chess Grandmaster has won the 2022 Reykjavik Open chess tournament?
   A) Arjun Erigaisi
   B) Nihal Sarin
   C) R Pragganandhaa
   D) D Gukesh
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:Young Indian Chess Grandmaster R Pragganandhaa has won the prestigious Reykjavik Open chess tournament on April 12, 2022.
7. Which day is marked as the World Art Day?
   A) 15 April
   B) 14 April
   C) 13 April
   D) 12 April
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: The World Art Day is observed every year on 15 April to celebrate fine arts and promote awareness of creative activity around the world.

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