Current Affairs April 2022. Objective Type Questions

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1	How many Indians got place in "Forbes World's List of Billionaires" for the year 2022?
	120
	140
	166
	168
	Right Answer: 3 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: 620

2	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

3	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

4	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

5	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

6	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

7	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

8	What is the number of members in Pakistan National Assembly?
	340
	342
	345
	348
	Right Answer: 2 Pakistan National Assembly is the lower house of Pakistan Parliament. It is a democratically elected body consisting of a total of 342 members. Question ID: 610

9	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

10	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

11	Who topped in "The Forbes World's Billionaires List" for the year 2022?
	Bill Gates
	Bernard Arnault and family
	Jeff Bezos
	Elon Musk
	Right Answer: 4 Elon Musk ($219 billion) topped in "The Forbes World's Billionaires List" for the year 2022 followed by Jeff Bezos ($171 billion), Bernard Arnault and family ($158 billion), Bill Gates ($129 billion). Question ID: 618

12	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

13	Who is vice chairperson of NITI Aayog?
	Rajive Kumar
	Amitabh Kanth
	Dr. V.K. Paul
	Dr. Suman K Bery
	Right Answer: 4 Dr. Suman K Bery took charge in the presence of NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant and Member Dr. VK Paul. Dr Suman K Bery appointed as Vice-Chairman of the NITI Aayog after Dr Rajiv Kumar stepped down from his post. Question ID: 671

14	Who won the Reykjavik Open Tournament 2022?
	GM Gukesh D
	GM Praggnanandaa R
	GM Idani, Pouya
	GM Adhiban B
	Right Answer: 2 The Reykjavik Open is an annual chess tournament that takes place in the capital city of Iceland. It was held every two years up to 2008, currently it runs annually. Praggnanandaa, the only 16-year-old Indian grandmaster won a crucial and dramatic game against his compatriot GM Gukesh D. (15) in the final round. Question ID: 659

15	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

16	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

17	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

18	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

19	When is World Book and Copyrights Day observed?
	Jan 22
	April 23
	April 28
	November 14
	Right Answer: 2 World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day or International Day of the Book, is an annual event organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. The first World Book Day was celebrated on 23 April in 1995. Question ID: 663

20	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

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