Weekly Current Affairs Questions and Answers: 11 April to 17 April 2022

1. In which year did the Indian Army capture the Siachen Glacier?

a) 1971

b) 1964

c) 1999

d) 1984

2. When did the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place?

a) April 13

b) April 15

c) April 17

d) April 11

3. Who will be the first recipient of Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award?

a) PM Narendra Modi

b) AR Rahmani

c) Amitabh Bachchan

d) Dharmendra

4. What is the theme of the first quiz under Sarkar’s Sabka Vikas Mahaquiz?

a) Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

b) Pradhan Mantri Svanidhi Yojana

c) National Pension Scheme

d) Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

5. When is Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated?

a) April 13

b) April 14

c) 15 April

d) April 16

6. WTO has reduced the global GDP forecast for FY 2022 to how much?

a) 3.1 percent

b) 2.8 percent

c) 2.5 percent

d) 2.0 percent

7. Who has won the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award?

a) Savita Jindal

b) Falguni Nayari

c) Leena Tiwari

d) Radha Vembu

8. Which state has been ranked top among large states in NITI Aayog’s State Energy and Climate Index?

a) Kerala

b) Telangana

c) Gujarat

d) Punjab

9. Which state topped the NITI Aayog’s State Energy and Climate Index among smaller states?

a) Sikkim

b) Goa

c) Manipur

d) Tripura

10. Which country has come under international criticism for its zero-COVID policy?

a) Australia

b) China

c) United Kingdom

d) United States

1 1 Which country has announced that it will default on all its $51 billion foreign debt?

a) Ukraine

b) Afghanistan

c) Myanmar

d) Sri Lanka

12. Who has become the second Indian to score 10000 runs in T20 cricket?

a) KL Rahul

b) Shikhar Dhawan

c) Rohit Sharma

d) MS Dhoni

13. Which country will host the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup this year?

a) India

b) Sri Lanka

c) Bangladesh

d) Australia

14. Which country will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

a) New Zealand

b) Australia

c) Austria

d) Germany

15. Who has become the first batsman to retire in IPL?

a) R Ashwin

b) Shardul Thakur

c) Yuzvendra Chahli

d) Moeen Ali

answer

1. (d) 1984

The Indian Army launched ‘Operation Meghdoot’ on April 13, 1984 to gain control of the Siachen Glacier in Kashmir. The Indian Army is the first and only army in the world to have carried tanks and other heavy military armament to such a height. By 13 April, around 300 Indian soldiers were stationed on the important peaks and passes of Siachen to gain control of the important glacier.

2. (a) April 13

On April 13, 2022, Jallianwala Bagh massacre completed 103 years. The horrific tragedy occurred on April 13, 1919, when British General REH Dyer ordered his troops to open fire on a large group of unarmed protesters at Jallianwala Bagh in Punjab, killing hundreds and injuring over 1000. The general ordered his troops to block the main entrance and, without warning, ordered them to start shooting towards the thickest part of the crowd. The firing continued until the soldiers exhausted their ammunition, killing thousands of unarmed civilians, including men, women, the elderly and children.

3. (a) PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be honored with the inaugural Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award. This was announced by the late singer’s family on April 11, 2022. He will receive the award on April 24, the 80th death anniversary of the legend’s father, Master Dinanath Mangeshkar, at the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award ceremony.

4. (a) Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

The topic of the first quiz under Sabka Vikas Mahaquiz is Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY). Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) is a pro-poor scheme that was launched to mitigate the challenges faced by the poor and most vulnerable people due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

5. (b) April 14

In the development of modern India, Dr. B.R. India celebrates Ambedkar Jayanti every year on 14 April to acknowledge and honor Ambedkar’s countless contributions. The day remembers the lifelong dedication of Dr BR Ambedkar to fight social evils like caste discrimination and oppression. Ambedkar who was a social reformer, political activist and lawyer, is known for his contribution in drafting the Indian Constitution after India got independence.

6. (b) 2.8 percent

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has lowered its forecast for global GDP growth in fiscal year 2022 to 2.8 percent from the earlier 4.1 percent. According to the WTO report, world GDP is expected to grow by 2.8% in 2022, down 1.3 percentage points from the previous forecast. The report says that the global GDP growth rate should reach 3.2 percent in 2023.

7. (b) Falguni Nayari

Falguni Nair, founder and CEO of Nykaa, won the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award on April 12, 2022. She will now represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, which is scheduled to take place on June 9, 2022.

8. (c) Gujarat

Gujarat was ranked at the top of NITI Aayog’s State Energy and Climate Index-Round 1 among large states with a score of 50.1. In the same category, Kerala was second and Punjab third. The State Energy and Climate Index ranks states and union territories on six parameters including energy efficiency, performance of discoms and environmental sustainability.

9. (b) Goa

Goa was ranked among the smaller states in NITI Aayog’s State Energy and Climate Index. Goa was followed by Tripura and Manipur at the second and third positions respectively.

10. (b) China

China defended its strict COVID-19 measures on April 12, 2022, amid mounting criticism against its zero-Covid policy. A spike in COVID cases recently led China to place more than 193 million people in complete or partial lockdown in at least 23 cities, including its financial hub Shanghai, which is facing its worst COVID-19 outbreak. trying to control. Shanghai, a city of 25 million people, has been placed under strict lockdown, denying people access to essential health care and food.

11. (d) Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, which is currently battling its worst economic crisis, on April 12, 2022, announced a default on all its external debt worth $51 billion. The move was called a “last resort” after the island nation desperately ran out of foreign currency to import. essential goods. The loan policy of the government will be applicable to the amounts of affected loans outstanding as on April 12, 2022.

12. (c) Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma became the second Indian after Virat Kohli to score 10,000 runs in T20 cricket during the Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings IPL match on April 13, 2022. He has become the seventh batsman after Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik to reach the major milestone. Kieron Pollard, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli and David Warner.

13. (a) India

India will host the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time this year. This will be the seventh edition of the tournament and will start from 11 October and end on 30 October 2022.

14. (b) Australia

The Australian state of Victoria has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. It will be the first predominantly regional Commonwealth Games to be held in several cities and regional centres, including Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland.

15. (a) R Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin became the first batsman to “retire out” in the IPL for allowing another batsman to take his place during Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium on April 10, 2022. Ashwin, who hit two sixes, deftly retired to allow Ryan Parag to come to the crease in the slog overs.