Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 22nd September 2022

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1) World Rose Day is observed annually on September 22 in dedication to the welfare of ____________ patients.

a) HIV/AIDS

b) Cancer

c) Hepatitis

d) Leprosy

e) Azheimer

2) ULIP is an important initiative under the National Logistics Policy (NLP) launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi. What is the full form of ULIP?

a) Unified Logistics Interface Platform

b) Unique Logistics Identified Portal

c) Unified Logistics Identification Portal

d) Unique Land Identification Platform

e) Unstructured Logic Interface Platform

3) Union Government is planning to launch the PM Promotion of Alternate Nutrients for Agriculture Management Yojana or PM PRANAM. Which of the following ministry is responsible for the PM Promotion of Alternate Nutrients for Agriculture Management Yojana?

a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

b) Ministry of Jal Shakti

c) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

e) Ministry of Minority Affairs

4) Green Fins Hub is the first-ever global marine tourism industry platform launched by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), along with UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)?

a) Washington D.C.

b) Vienna

c) New York

d) Nairobi

e) Rome

5) Which state government has launched the Cinematic Tourism Policy 2022-2027 to promote cinematic tourism through the development of film infrastructure and the creation of attractive opportunities for cinema?

a) Maharashtra

b) Bihar

c) Assam

d) Jharkhand

e) Gujarat

6) Which of the following state government has planned to introduce a ‘no-bag day’ rule in schools & a mandatory games period at least once a week to reduce the burden on students?

a) Maharashtra

b) Bihar

c) Assam

d) Jharkhand

e) Gujarat

7) Which bank has launched an Industry-first, farmer-focused end-to-end digitization of the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) product?

a) HDFC Bank

b) Union Bank of India

c) State Bank of India

d) Indian Bank

e) ICICI Bank

8) When was the Kisan Credit Card scheme introduced?

a) 1990

b) 1988

c) 1993

d) 1998

e) 2008

9) Which of the following countries’ central banks has signed a FinTech Co-operation Agreement (CA) with the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to facilitate regulatory collaboration and partnership in FinTech technology?

a) Thailand

b) Japan

c) Russia

d) Singapore

e) UK

10) Federal Bank has launched the pilot for instant Kisan Credit Card (KCC), which facilitates agriculture loans in minutes. Which organization has been the pilot of this strategic initiative?

a) International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)

b) NABARD

c) Reserve Bank Innovation Hub

d) SIDBI

e) SEBI

11) Where is the headquarters of the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH)?

a) Mumbai

b) Chennai

c) Bengaluru

d) New Delhi

e) Lucknow

12) What stake percentage did the Canadian fund Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board acquire from Mahindra Susten Private Limited?

a) 22%

b) 25%

c) 27%

d) 30%

e) 32%

13) What is the language of the film “Chhello Show” which is India’s official entry for the 95th Academy Awards or Oscars?

a) Bengali

b) Marathi

c) Gujarati

d) Malayalam

e) Tamil

14) Who among the following has received the Priyadarshni Academy Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actor?

a) Priyanka Chopra

b) Alia Bhatt

c) Deepika Padukone

d) Vidya Balan

e) Anushka Sharma

15) What is the registered Gross Direct Tax Collection Growth of India in 2022-23 according to a statement from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?

a) 22%

b) 25%

c) 30%

d) 32%

e) 35%

16) Which country has appointed its former economy minister Amadou Ba as the Prime Minister?

a) Mali

b) Croatia

c) Senegal

d) Barbados

e) Syria

17) Which of the following Naval Ship represented India in the multinational naval exercise named Kakadu 2022 (KA22) hosted by the Royal Australian Navy?

a) INS Vikrant

b) INS Rajput

c) INS Talwar

d) INS Sahyadri

e) INS Satpura

18) Indian Navy has decommissioned INS Ajay after rendering its glorious service to the nation at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, Maharashtra. When was INS Ajay commissioned in the Indian Navy?

a) 1986

b) 1990

c) 1992

d) 1995

e) 1998

19) Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia earned bronze after defeating Kazakhstan’s Daulet Niyazbekov in the men’s freestyle __________ event.

a) 65kg

b) 50kg

c) 62kg

d) 75kg

e) 90kg

20) What is the profession of Satya Prakash Srivastava (who passed away recently)?

a) Actor

b) Physicist

c) Lyricist

d) Journalist

e) Cricket Player

21) The Record-breaking Cosmonaut Valery Vladimirovich Polyakov, who holds the record for the longest single stay in space, has Passed away recently. Which country does he hail from?

a) USA

b) Russia

c) Nepal

d) China

e) UK

22) What is the capital city of Senegal?

a) Ankara

b) Dakar

c) Bridgetown

d) Canberra

e) Amman

23) Who is the present Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Union Bank of India?

a) A Manimekhalai

b) Swarup Kumar Saha

c) Rajkiran Rai

d) Atanu Kumar Das

e) Atul Kumar Goel

24) Where is Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary located?

a) Assam

b) Bihar

c) Gujarat

d) Sikkim

e) Jharkhand

25) Garba is a famous dance form of ________________.

a) Assam

b) Bihar

c) Gujarat

d) Sikkim

e) Jharkhand

Answers :

1) Answer: B

• World Rose Day is annually celebrated on September 22 in dedication to the welfare of cancer patients.
• On this day, people around the world work towards bringing cheer and hope into the lives of all those people who have been affected by cancer.
• More importantly, it seeks to remind patients and their caregivers, that they are not alone in this battle against the deadly disease.

History:

• World Rose Day for cancer patients is observed in honor of Melinda Rose, a Canadian girl, who was diagnosed with Askin’s Tumour, a rare blood cancer when she was just 12 years old.
• Doctors said that she only has a few more weeks to live, but because of her undying spirit and hope, she went on to live for six months.
• She spent this time cheering up other cancer patients by sharing poems, letters, verses, e-mails, etc, with them.
• Her kindness and hope in such difficult times of her life worked as an inspiration for World Rose Day.

2) Answer: A

• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched National Logistics Policy (NLP) in New Delhi.
• The need for a National Logistics Policy was felt because of the high logistics costs in India as compared to other developed countries.
• Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) is an important initiative under the National Logistics Policy (NLP).
• ULIP will bring all the digital services related to the transportation sector into a single portal.
• Under the policy, a new digital platform is Ease of Logistics Services (E-Logs).
• The National Logistics Policy will assist in lowering India’s logistical expenses to increase the competitiveness of Indian goods in the global market.
• It aims to bring down the logistics cost from 13 percent of the GDP to 7.5 percent of the GDP.
• The growth in exports will increase by 5 to 8%, as a result of the decline in logistics costs.
• National Logistics Policy will address the issues by laying down an interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral, and multi-jurisdictional framework for the development of the entire logistics ecosystem.
• The National Logistics Policy will give a boost to the GatiShakti National Master Plan.
• According to the (latest available) World Bank Logistics Index of 2018, India is ranked 44th in logistics costs, lagging behind countries like China and Vietnam, which are at the 26th and 39th positions, respectively.
• The logistics cost in India is estimated at 13-14% of GDP, compared to 7-8% in developed economies.

3) Answer: C

• The Centre is planning to launch the PM Promotion of Alternate Nutrients for Agriculture Management Yojana or PM PRANAM. The scheme will incentivize the states
• PM PRANAM scheme will pass on 50% of subsidy savings as a grant to the state that saves the money.
• Of this grant, the states have to use 70% on creating assets that would lead to the technological adoption of alternate fertilizers.
• The remaining 30% can be used by the states to reward and encourage farmers, panchayats, farmer-producer organizations, and self-help groups involved in generating awareness and helping in reducing the use of fertilizer.
• There will be no separate budget for the PM PRANAM scheme.
• PM PRANAM scheme will be financed through the savings of existing fertilizer subsidies provided by the department of fertilizers under various schemes.

4) Answer: D

• The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), along with UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation, launched the Green Fins Hub, a global digital platform.
• It would give sustainable marine tourism a ‘major boost’.

About Green Fins Hub :

• The Green Fins Hub is the first-ever global marine tourism industry platform.

Aim:

• To help diving and snorkeling operators across the world make simple, cost-efficient changes in their daily practices by implementing international best practices that promote the sustainability of marine tourism.
• It would also help them keep track of their annual improvements and communicate with their communities and customers.
• Green Fins Hub will host two types of membership.
• Digital membership is available for diving, snorkeling, and liveaboard operations globally.
• Green Fins Certified Members will continue to be assessed annually and trained in person at their operation (0-330 point system, with a low score implying the low impact of a business on coral reefs).
• It is expected to scale up to a potential 30,000 operators worldwide from about 700 operators across 14 countries.

About UNEP :

• Founded: 5 June 1972
• Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya
• Executive Director: Inger Andersen

5) Answer: E

• The Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel announced Gujarat’s first-ever ‘Cinematic Tourism Policy’ 2022-2027 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Aim :

• To promote cinematic tourism through the development of film infrastructure and the creation of attractive opportunities for cinema in Gujarat.

Key Highlights :

• The policy will help in strengthening the film infrastructure in Gujarat.
• It will also bring all the service providers associated with filmmaking on one platform and will boost tourism activities in Gujarat.
• It will create viable opportunities for film production in Gujarat and also provide employment opportunities to local people.
• Gujarat is a policy-driven state and has become the first choice destination for global investors.
• Four Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth Rs. 1022 crore for investments in various subjects including filmmaking, studio infrastructure, and acting schools in Gujarat were signed by some investors with the tourism department.

About Gujarat :

• Governor: Acharya Devvrat
• Chief minister: Bhupendrabhai Patel
• Capital: Gandhinagar

6) Answer: B

• The Government of Bihar is set to introduce a ‘no-bag day’ rule in schools & a mandatory games period at least once a week to reduce the burden on students.

Objective :

• To engage students in various activities which can positively impact their learning.
• The weekly “no-bag day” will have task-based practical classes.
• At least once a week, students will come to school only with their lunch boxes & they do not need to carry books.
• The day will be devoted to practical and experiential learning.
• The initiative is in line with the National Education Policy 2020 and will be implemented in both state-run and private schools.

About Bihar :

• Governor: Phagu Chauhan
• Chief minister: Nitish Kumar
• Capital: Patna

7) Answer: B

• Union Bank of India (UBI) launched an Industry-first, farmer-focused end-to-end digitization of the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) product as part of the flagship digital transformation project ‘Sambhav’.

Aim:

• To digitize the KCC lending process, making it more efficient and farmer-friendly.
• It was launched by Ms. A Manimekhalai, MD & CEO, Union Bank of India in Harda District of Madhya Pradesh, as a Pilot Project
• Digitization of KCC is a fintech initiative of UBI in collaboration with Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), aimed at overcoming the challenges faced by farmers like in-person visits to a bank branch, submission of land ownership and other documents, and high turnaround time in getting the KCC.

About UBI :

• Founded: 11 November 1919
• Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• MD & CEO : A Manimekhalai
• Tagline: Good People to Bank with

8) Answer: D

The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme was introduced in 1998 to issue Kisan Credit Cards to farmers based on their holdings for uniform adoption by the banks so that farmers may use them to readily purchase agriculture inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, etc. and draw cash for their production needs.

9) Answer: D

• The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) signed a FinTech Co-operation Agreement (CA) to facilitate regulatory collaboration and partnership in FinTech technology.
• The agreement was signed by the Chief FinTech Officer of MAS, Sopnendu Mohanty, and Chief Technology Officer of IFSCA, Joseph Joshy, and witnessed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, and Deputy Chairman of MAS, Lawrence Wong, and Finance Minister of Gujarat, Kanubhai Desai, Chairperson of IFSCA, Injeti Srinivas, Chairman of GIFT Company Ltd., Sudhir Mankad, and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of GIFT Company Ltd., Tapan Ray.

Key Highlights :

• The agreement is expected to leverage existing regulatory sandboxes in their respective jurisdictions to support experimentation of technology innovations.
• It will include the referral of companies to each other’s regulatory sandboxes and enable innovative cross-border experiments in both jurisdictions.
• This CA builds on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Supervisory Cooperation signed between MAS and IFSCA in July 2022.

About MAS :

• Established: 1 January 1971
• Headquarters: Singapore
• Chairman : Tharman Shanmugaratnam
• MAS is the central bank and financial regulatory authority of Singapore.

About IFSCA :

• The IFSCA is a unified authority for the development and regulation of financial products, financial services, and financial institutions in the International Financial Services Centers in India
• It is housed in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar (Gujarat).
• GIFT-IFSC is the maiden International Financial Services Centre in India (IFSC).

10) Answer: C

• Federal Bank has launched the pilot for instant Kisan Credit Card (KCC), which facilitates agriculture loans in minutes.
• The pilot of this strategic initiative, developed by the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub, was launched in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• The first-of-its-kind digital facility introduced in Tamil Nadu (TN) to facilitate loans through KCC will be gradually extended to all the southern states, where Federal Bank has a 75% presence in India.
• The digital loan scheme for agricultural lending will offer a new experience to the farmers when compared to the conventional method of lending in terms of convenience and turnaround time.
• The platform has built-in capabilities to enable an end-to-end digital and paperless journey.
• It uses digital capabilities such as eKYC (Know Your Customer) and eSign, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) developed by the Tamil Nadu E-Governance Agency (TN-eGA), and machine learning (ML) capabilities.

About Federal Bank :

• Headquarters: Aluva, Kochi, Kerala, India
• MD & CEO: Shyam Srinivasan
• Tagline: Your Perfect Banking Partner

11) Answer: C

The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) set up to promote and facilitate an environment that accelerates innovation across the financial sector. Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka

12) Answer: D

• Canadian fund Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board is picking up a 30% stake in Mahindra Susten Private Limited, the renewable energy player for Rs 2,371 crore ($300 million).
• The proposed transaction envisages the establishment of an infrastructure investment trust, InvIT.
• The InvIT will initially include Mahindra Susten’s operating renewable portfolio of around 1.54 GWp.

Key Highlights :

• As part of the deal, shareholder loans of Rs 575 crore advanced by Mahindra Group to the platform would also be repaid.
• The Mahindra group will receive an inflow of around Rs 1,300 crore ($165 million) from the deal
• The Mahindras and Ontario Teachers will jointly explore the sale of an additional 9.99% stake in Susten by May 31, 2023.
• It will deploy Rs 3,050 crore (Rs 1,300 crore from the stake sale and an additional Rs 1,750 crore) into the business and InvIT over the next 7 years.
• On its part, OTPP will infuse an additional amount of up to Rs 3,550 crore during the same period.

About OTPP :

• Founded: January 1, 1990
• Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Chairman: Steve McGirr
• CEO: Jo Taylor
• The OTPP is an independent organization responsible for administering defined-benefit pensions for school teachers in the Canadian province of Ontario.
• The plan is a multi-employer pension plan, jointly sponsored by the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Teachers’ Federation.

13) Answer: C

• India’s official entry for the 95th Academy Awards or Oscars is the Gujarati film “Chhello Show,” a coming-of-age drama about a young boy’s love of cinema in a village in Saurashtra, according to the Film Federation of India (FFI).
• The Pan Nalin-directed movie, titled “Last Film Show” in English, will debut in theatres across the nation on October 14.
• The 95th Academy Awards are slated to take place in Los Angeles on March 12, 2023.

14) Answer: B

• Alia Bhatt, a 29-year-old actress, won the renowned Priyadarshni Academy Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actor.
• At the 38th-anniversary celebrations of the top non-profit, socio-cultural, and educational organization, Priyadarshini Academy, she receives this honor for her remarkable contribution to Indian cinema.
• The recipients of this honor get annual recognition for their great performance and significant contributions to their respective fields on a national and worldwide level.
• At the Academy Awards presentation ceremony this year, great achievers were recognized online by Union Ministers, Government of India, via a webinar set.

15) Answer: C

• According to a statement from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), net direct tax collections have reached 700,669 crores so far, this fiscal year, up 23% from 568,147 crores at this point last fiscal year.
• The sum includes corporation tax in the amount of 368,484 crore and personal income tax, including securities transaction tax, in the amount of 330,490 crores.
• The total amount of direct taxes collected to date (before accounting for refunds) is Rs 836,225 crore, up from Rs. 642,287 crores during the same period last year, representing a 30% increase.

16) Answer: C

• Senegalese President Mr. Macky Sall reinstated the post of Prime Minister (PM) appointing a former economy minister Mr. Amadou Ba as the PM of Senegal.
• Ba’s appointment re-establishes the position of PM following its abolition in April 2019.
• The president appointed a new government that included 38 ministers.
• Key ministers from the previous government including defense, interior, foreign affairs, and finance, were maintained.
• A notable change was Oulimata Sarr, regional director of UN Women, who was appointed minister of economy & planning.

About Mr. Amadou Ba :

• Mr. Amadou Ba is a Senegalese politician who was born on 17 May 1961, in Dakar, Senegal.
• He served as the Foreign Minister of Senegal from 2019–2020.
• He was Minister of Finance and Economy from 2013–2019.

About Senegal :

• President: Macky Sall
• Capital: Dakar
• Currency: West African CFA franc

17) Answer: E

• Indian Naval Ship (INS) Satpura and P8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft have arrived in Darwin in Australia to participate in a multinational naval exercise, Kakadu 2022 (KA22) being hosted by the Royal Australian Navy.
• KA22 is being conducted in Darwin & the Northern Australian Exercise Area (NAEA) from September 12 to September 24, 2022.
• The theme for Exercise Kakadu 2022 is ‘Partnership, Leadership, Friendship’.

About KA22 :

• The two-week-long Exercise, both in harbor and sea, involves ships and maritime aircraft from 14 Navies.
• During the harbor phase of the exercise, the ship’s crew will engage in operation planning interactions and sports activities with participating Navies.
• The exercise brings together around 3,000 personnel, 15 warships, and more than 30 aircraft from 22 countries.
• The inaugural edition of the Exercise Kakadu was held in 1993.

About INS Satpura :

• INS Satpura is a Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate that has better stealth and land attack capabilities than the Talwar-class frigates.
• It was built at the Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• It was inducted into the Eastern Naval Command headquartered at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

18) Answer: B

• Indian Navy has decommissioned INS Ajay after rendering 32 years of glorious service to the nation at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• The chief guest for the ceremony was Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, Western Naval Command and Flag Officer Commanding-in-chief.
• The first Commanding Officer of the ship, Vice Admiral AG Thapliyal AVSM Bar (Retd) was the Guest of Honour.

About INS Ajay :

• INS Ajay was commissioned on January 24, 1990, at Poti, Georgia in the erstwhile USSR.
• It was part of the 23rd Patrol Vessel Squadron under the operational control of Flag Officer Commanding, Maharashtra Naval Area.
• The ship joined various naval operations including Op Talwar during Kargil War and Op Parakram in 2001.
• INS Ajay was also known by the name ‘the submarine hunter’ due to its formidable armament of long-range torpedoes and anti-submarine rockets.
• Over 400 personnel including Flag Officers, IAF, senior officers from the Army, CG, officers, and men of the commissioning crew, ship’s present crew, the crew of previous commissions, and families attended the ceremony

19) Answer: A

• At the World Wrestling Championships 2022, Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia earned bronze after defeating Kazakhstan’s Daulet Niyazbekov in the men’s freestyle 65kg event.
• It was Bajrang’s fourth world championship medal.
• He was already India’s most successful wrestler at the world championships, having won silver in 2018 and bronze medals in 2013 and 2019.
• Ace India wrestler then lost in the quarterfinals against previous Pan-American champion John Diakomihalis of the United States but advanced to the repechage when Diakomihalis reached the final.
• India had a strong 30-member contingent competing in men’s and women’s freestyle wrestling as well as Greco-Roman wrestling at the World Championships in 2022.
• India sent ten wrestlers to compete in each of the three categories.

20) Answer: A

• Actor-comedian Satya Prakash Srivastava has passed away at the age of 58.

About Raju Srivastava :

• Satya Prakash Srivastava often was an Indian comedian, actor, and politician
• He was often credited as the Gajodhar because of his popular acts.
• He has been in the entertainment industry since the 1980s.
• He was the chairman of the Film Development Council Uttar Pradesh.
• He participated in Bigg Boss (Hindi season 3), the Indian counterpart of the Big Brother (franchise).
• He also participated in several comedy shows including The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala, Comedy Circus, and Comedy Nights with Kapil.
• The Samajwadi Party fielded Srivastava from Kanpur for the 2014 Lok Sabha election

21) Answer: B

• Russian Cosmonaut Valery Vladimirovich Polyakov, who holds the record for the longest single stay in space, has Passed away at the age of 80.

About Valery Polyakov :

• Valeri Vladimirovich Polyakov was born on 27 April 1942 in Tula, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union.
• He qualified as a physician before being selected as a cosmonaut in 1972
• He flew his first mission into space in 1988 and returned in 1989 after eight months
• He had lived and worked in space for a record 437 days in one stint, orbiting Earth aboard the Mir space station more than 7,000 times between January 8, 1994, and March 22, 1995.
• According to Roscosmos, Polyakov undertook two space expeditions during his career, with a total duration of 678 days and 16 hours.
• He was appointed deputy director of the Institute of Biomedical Problems.
• He was a member of organizations related to astronautics, including the Russian Chief Medical Commission on cosmonauts’ certification

Awards & Honors :

• Polyakov won several awards for his spaceflight and academic achievements, including the Hero of the Soviet Union, Hero of the Russian Federation, Order of Lenin, Order of the Legion of Honor, and the Order of Parasat.

22) Answer: B

About Senegal :

• President: Macky Sall
• Capital: Dakar
• Currency: West African CFA franc

23) Answer: A

About Union Bank of India :

• Founded: 11 November 1919
• Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• MD & CEO : A Manimekhalai
• Tagline: Good People to Bank with

24) Answer: B

Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Kaimur District of Bihar, near the town of Bhabua.

25) Answer: C

Garba is a form of dance that originates from the state of Gujarat in India.