Current Affairs Quiz – 21 February 2022

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1. Centre has notified a new campaign titled Meri Policy Mere Hath. This campaign has been launched under which scheme?
   A) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
   B) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
   C) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
   D) Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare will launch ‘Meri Policy Mere Hath’ which is a doorstep distribution drive to deliver crop insurance policies to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
2. International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is marked annually on which day?
   A) February 21
   B) Third Monday of February
   C) Third Sunday of February
   D) February 20
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:The International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is observed annually on 21st of February.
3. ‘Heal by India’ is an initiative by the Government of India to improve India’s educational institutions with focus on which sector?
   A) Infrastructure
   B) Tourism
   C) Agriculture
   D) Health
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:The government of India will be promoting the ‘Heal by India’ initiative to improve India’s educational institutions in the health sector.
4. Which bank has partnered with Assam Rifles to provide Central Forces Salary Package to all personnel of the force?
   A) Punjab National Bank
   B) State Bank of India
   C) Bank of Baroda
   D) Union Bank of India
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:Bank of Baroda has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Assam Rifles, the oldest paramilitary force, to provide the Baroda Central Forces Salary Package to all personnel of the Assam Rifles.
5. The book titled ‘A Nation To Protect’ has been authored by __________:
   A) Narayan Rane
   B) Priyam Gandhi Mody
   C) Mansukh Mandaviya
   D) Pranab Mukherjee
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:The book titled “A Nation To Protect” authored by Priyam Gandhi Mody was launched by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
6. The IBRD arm of the World Bank has recently approved loan worth $115 million for the State Governments of Karnataka and Odisha, for the implementation of which project?
   A) DREAM
   B) SHIELD
   C) METRO
   D) REWARD
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:The Government of India, the State Governments of Karnataka and Odisha have signed a loan agreement with the World Bank of total worth of $115 million (INR 869 crore) for Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development (REWARD) Programme.
7. SEBI has reconstituted its alternative investment policy advisory committee, to oversee the development of the AIF (Alternative Investment Fund) industry. Who is the chair of this renewed committee?
   A) N R Narayana Murthy
   B) Kris Gopalakrishnan
   C) Nandan Nilekani
   D) Salil Parekh
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reconstituted its alternative investment policy advisory committee. The reconstituted committee has 20 members. Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy is the chair of this committee.
8. Who has been appointed as the new Director of The Institute of Economic Growth?
   A) Ravindra H. Dholakia
   B) Chetan Ghate
   C) Dua Pami
   D) Abhiroop Mukhopadhyay
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: Chetan Ghate has been appointed as the new Director of The Institute of Economic Growth. He replaces Ajit Mishra.
9. France government has decided to withdraw its military from Mali after nine years, and shift its military base to which country?
   A) Chad
   B) Senegal
   C) Niger
   D) Mauritania
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:French president, Emmanuel Macron has confirmed that France and its European partners will start the military withdrawal from Mali after more than nine years fighting a jihadist insurgency. The heart of this military operation will be shifted from Mali to Niger.
10. Who is the author of the book titled ‘Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us’ ?
    A) Ro Khanna 
    B) Raja Krishnamoorthi
    C) Pramila Jayapal
    D) Ami Bera
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:A book titled ‘Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us’ authored by Ro Khanna was released in February 2022. He is an Indian-American Congressman.
11. What is the theme of  2022 International Mother Language Day (IMLD)?
    A) Towards Sustainable Futures through Multilingual Education
    B) Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society
    C) Indigenous languages matter for development, peacebuilding, and reconciliation
    D) Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and opportunities
    
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    Option D
    Explanation:The 2022 theme is “Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and opportunities”.

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