Current Affairs April 2022. Objective Type Questions

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1	When is world Autism Awareness Day observed?
	April, 2
	April, 8
	April, 24
	April, 30
	Right Answer: 1 World Autism Awareness Day is observed on 2nd April every year to raise awareness about people with autism spectrum disorder throughout the world. Question ID: 611

2	Where India is going to construct the world's highest tunnel?
	Natula Pass, Arunachal Pradesh
	Shinkula Pass, Himachal Pradesh
	Chitkul, Himachal Pradesh
	Umling La Pass, Laddakh
	Right Answer: 2 The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has said it will construct the world's highest tunnel at Shinku La Pass at an altitude of 16,580ft, connecting Himachal Pradesh to the Union Territory of Ladakh. Question ID: 662

3	Who is appointed as new chief of army in place of General Manoj Mukund Naravane?
	V. Ram Chaudhary
	R. Hari Kumar
	Manoj Pande
	Karambir Singh
	Right Answer: 3 Lieutenant General Manoj Pande was Monday appointed as the new Chief of Army Staff. He will succeed General M M Naravane on May 1, 2022. The Vice Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Pande will be the first officer from the Corps of Engineers to become the COAS. Question ID: 666

4	Who was elected for UNO Committee for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights from India?
	Preeti Saran
	Sanjay Agarwal
	Akhilesh Mishra
	Sanjay Verma
	Right Answer: 1 Indian ambassador at UNO, Preeti Saran gets re-elected to Committee for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Question ID: 649

5	Which of the following country declared public emergency?
	Ukraine
	Nepal
	Turkey
	Sri Lanka
	Right Answer: 4 Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared public emergency with effect from 1-04-2022 amidst a spate of protest over the worst economic crisis. Question ID: 612

6	Where Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 108 foot tall Hanuman Statue as a part of Hanumanji Chardham Project?
	Shimla, Himachal
	Morbi, Gujarat
	Rameswaram, Tamilnadu
	West Bengal
	Right Answer: 2 On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Mody unveiled a 108-foot-tall statue of Lord Hanuman in Gujarat via video conferencing 16-04-2022 . This statue is the second of the four statues being built as part of Hanumanji Char Dham. Question ID: 676

7	How many kilometres of National Highways was constructed under PM Gati Shakti by the end of March 2022?
	141190 km
	145190 km
	149190 km
	151190 km
	Right Answer: 1 NHAI constructed 141190 kilometres of road by the end of March 2022 against the target of two lakh kilometres by the end of 2024-25. Question ID: 630

8	With effect from 1-04-2022, Andhra Pradesh State has reorganized and increased number of districts from 13 to?
	18
	20
	25
	26
	Right Answer: 4 Question ID: 615

9	Who is present CEO of NITI Aayog?
	Suman K Bery
	Amitabh Kanth
	Rajive Kumar
	Narendra Modi
	Right Answer: 2 Amitabh Kant is the second and current chief executive officer of NITI Aayog, a public policy think tank of the Government of India. He is a 1980 batch retired IAS officer of Kerala cadre. Question ID: 674

10	What is the combined net wealth of Indian Billionaires as stated by Forbes for the year 2022?
	$650 billion
	$675 billion
	$745 billion
	$750 billion
	Right Answer: 4 Forbes stated that the total number of Indian billionaires rose to a record 166. Last year it was 140. The combined wealth of the billionaires grew nearly 26 per cent to $750 billion. Question ID: 621

11	How many Panchayati Raj local bodies are aimed at for helping under Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan scheme?
	2.78 lakhs
	2.91 lakhs
	3.01 lakhs
	3.02 lakhs
	Right Answer: 1 The Union Cabinet on 13-04-2022, approved a financial outlay of Rs 5,911 crore for the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) aimed at helping 2.78 lakh rural local bodies achieve sustainable development goals. Question ID: 652

12	When is National Panchayati Raj Day celebrated in India?
	21 April
	24 April
	28 April
	30 April
	Right Answer: 2 The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 that came into force with effect from 24th April, 1993 has vested constitutional status on Panchayati Raj institutions. Question ID: 647

13	PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya (prime ministers museum). Where is it located?
	Teen Murti Bhavan
	Mughal Gardens
	The Imperial, New Delhi
	Thapar House
	Right Answer: 1 The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is a museum that celebrates all former Prime Ministers. It is located on the Teen Murti Estate - Which is India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru’s former residence. Question ID: 661

14	Which institution was awarded International Gandhi Award for Leprosy under institutional category for the year 2021?
	Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation
	Sahayog Kustha Yagna Trust
	The Leprosy Mission Trust India
	Damien Foundation India
	Right Answer: 2 M. Venkaiah Naidu, the Vice President on 13th April 2022 has conferred the International Gandhi Award for Leprosy, 2021 to Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust, Gujarat, and Dr. Bhushan Kumar of Chandigarh in New Delhi. Question ID: 656

15	What is the extended date of central government scheme RGSA (Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan)?
	31 March, 2023
	31 March, 2024
	31 March, 2025
	31 March, 2026
	Right Answer: 4 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its assent for the continuation of the centrally sponsored scheme from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026 in an effort to boost the governance capabilities of Panchayati Raj institutions (PRIs). Question ID: 650

16	What is the total financial outlay approved by cabinet on 14-04-2022 for implementation of RGSA?
	Rs.4800 crores
	Rs.5911 crores
	Rs.6211 crores
	Rs.6512 crores
	Right Answer: 2 The Union Cabinet on 13-04-2022, approved a financial outlay of Rs 5,911 crore for the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) aimed at helping 2.78 lakh rural local bodies achieve sustainable development goals. Question ID: 651

17	Who was awarded International Gandhi Awards for Leprosy under the Indian nomination (individual) for the year 2021?
	Dr. Bhushan Kumar
	Dr. N.S. Dharamshakthu
	Dr. Susheela Nair
	Dr. R.S. Sharma
	Right Answer: 1 Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has 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. Question ID: 655

18	Who is present External Affairs Minister?
	Amit Shah
	Muralidharan V
	Dr. S. Jaishankar
	Rajnath Singh
	Right Answer: 3 Earlier Dr S Jaishankar was President – Global Corporate Affairs at Tata Sons Private Limited from May 2018. Question ID: 626

19	What is the theme of Earth Day in 2022?
	Invest in our planet
	Restore our earth
	End plastic pollution
	Protect our species
	Right Answer: 1 The theme of World Earth Day 2022 is 'Invest In our Planet' calling for businesses to shift towards sustainable practices. This movement is expected to change the business climate, the political climate, and how to take the action on the climate. Question ID: 665

20	Who is new Prime Minister of Pakistan?
	Imran Khan
	Shehbaz Sharif
	Arif Alvi
	Mariyam Nawaz
	Right Answer: 2 Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is a Pakistani politician serving as the 23rd and current prime minister of Pakistan, in office since 11 April 2022. He is the current president of the Pakistan Muslim League. Question ID: 623

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