Daily Current Affairs Quiz 03 and 04 April 2022

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1. Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) report states that the overall unemployment rate in India fell to 7.6 percent in March 2022. Which state recorded highest unemployment rate during that period?
   A) Bihar
   B) Haryana
   C) Punjab
   D) Himachal Pradesh

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   Option B

   Explanation:As per the data from Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), the overall unemployment rate in India fell to 7.6 percent in March 2022. This rate was 8.10 percent in February 2022. Haryana recorded the highest unemployment rate in March 2022, at 26.7 percent.  Karnataka and Gujarat registered the least unemployment rate at 1.8.percent each in March, 2022.

2. As per FICCI, what is the estimated GDP growth rate projection of India in FY23?
   A)  7.1%
   B) 8.1%
   C) 6.5%
   D) 7.4%

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   Option D

   Explanation:The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has estimated India’s GDP to grow at 7.4 percent in the financial year 2022-23 (FY23).

3. The Indian Air Force recently commemorated how many years of glorious service of its oldest operational flying machine Chetak Helicopter?
   A) 60
   B) 50
   C) 70
   D) 40

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   Option A

   Explanation:The Indian Air Force organised a conclave at Air Force Station, Hakimpet on 02 April 2022, to commemorate 60 years of glorious service by Chetak Helicopter in IAF. The conclave was inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh. Raksha Mantri released a Special Cover, a Coffee Table Book and a Commemorative Movie on Chetak Helicopters during the conclave.

4. India and Australia have signed the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (“IndAus ECTA”), which seeks to enhance the bilateral trade to $45-50 billion in the next five years from the current __________
   A) USD 15 billion
   B) USD 27 billion
   C) USD 30 billion
   D) USD 21 billion

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   Option B

   Explanation: The Government of India and Australia inked the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (“IndAus ECTA”) in a virtual ceremony on April 02, 2022. The IndAus ECTA seeks to double bilateral trade between the two countries to $45-50 billion in the next five years from current $27 billion.

5. Name the web portal launched by the Ministry of Culture for the general public to enable digital darshan of 12 Jyotirlinga and Char Dham from any location?
   A) Shri Temple
   B) Yatra 24*7
   C) Temple 360
   D) Paath Pooja

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   Option C

   Explanation:The Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi launched a website ‘Temple 360’ on April 02, 2022, during an event organized by Ministry of Culture at IGNCA Ampitheatre, Indira Gandhi National Centre of Arts, New Delhi under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Temple 360 is a digital platform where anyone can visit or do darshan of 12 Jyotirlinga and Char Dham from any location, making everyone’s life convenient while also keeping people connected..

6. The Indian RuPay card has been launched in Nepal, during the 3-day visit of Nepalese PM Sher Bahadur Deuba to India recently. Nepal is the only _______ country where India’s RuPay card has been launched?
   A) 4th
   B) 3rd
   C) 2nd
   D) 5th

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   Option A

   Explanation:India’s RuPay card was launched in Nepal, making it the fourth country, after Bhutan, Singapore and the UAE, where RuPay is live.

7. Which team has won the 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup?
   A) New Zealand
   B) West Indies
   C) Engalnd
   D) Australia

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   Option D

   Explanation:In cricket, Australia beat England by 71 runs in finals to claim their seventh Women’s World Cup on April 03, 2022, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.

8. The 4th edition of India Boat & Marine Show (IBMS) was held at which of these places recently?
   A) Panaji
   B) Kochi
   C) Gandhinagar
   D) Mumbai

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   Option B

   Explanation:The 4th edition of India Boat & Marine Show (IBMS) was held at Bolgatty Palace in Kochi in Kerala from March 25 to 27, 2022. IBMS is India’s only and most influential Boat and Marine industry related exhibition.

9. Name the player who has won the female singles title of the 2022 Miami Open tennis tournament?
   A) Naomi Osaka
   B) Maria Sakkari
   C) Iga Swiatek
   D) Simona Halep

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   Option C

   Explanation:Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek defeated Naomi Osaka of Japan, 6-4, 6-0. in the final match to claim 2022 Miami Open tennis tournament.

10. Which day is observed as the United Nations’ International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action?
    A) April 01
    B) April 03
    C) April 02
    D) April 04

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    Option D

    Explanation:The United Nations’ International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is celebrated every year on 4th of April.

11. How many agreements have been signed between India and Turkmenistan, during the visit of President of India to Turkmenistan?
    A) 4
    B) 7
    C) 3
    D) 9

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    Option A

    Explanation:India and Turkmenistan witnessed signing of four agreements on April 02, 2022, during the state visit of President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind to Turkmenistan. He is the first-ever President of India to visit independent Turkmenistan.

12. Nepal has signed the framework agreement to join the India-led International Solar Alliance. It is the _______ country to sign the agreement.
    A) 117th
    B) 105th
    C) 112th
    D) 107th

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    Option B

    Explanation:Nepal signed a framework agreement to join the India-led International Solar Alliance. It is the 105th country to join ISA.

13. The cross-border railway link between India and Nepal  is the first ever broad-gauge passenger rail link between the two sides. The link will connect the country with Nepal through which state?
    A) Bihar
    B) Madhya Pradesh
    C) Himachal Pradesh
    D) Haryana

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    Option A

    Explanation:35-km cross-border railway line linking Jaynagar in Bihar to Kurtha in Nepal. This is the first broad-gauge passenger rail link between the two sides. The inaugural run of a train was flagged off on this line with a capacity of 1,000 passengers.

14. Name the new Managing Director roped in for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
    A) Ajay Rathi
    B) Suresh Srivastava
    C) Pankaj Joshi
    D) Vikas Kumar

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    Option D

    Explanation: Vikas Kumar has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

15. What is the theme of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action?
    A) Perseverance, Partnership, and Progress
    B) Advancing Protection, Peace and Development
    C) Safe Ground, Safe Steps, Safe Home
    D) Needs driven. People centred

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    Option C

    Explanation:2022 Theme –“Safe Ground, Safe Steps, Safe Home”