Current Affairs February 2022 (Part 2)

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Feb. 2022 Current Affairs
Question 1) Which among the following governments has decided to build India’s 1st ever e-waste eco-park?
A) Kerala
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Delhi
D) Madhya Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Delhi
Explanation:
The government of Delhi has approved to set up India’s first ever e-waste eco-park.

Question 2) Which among the following countries has approved the world’s 1st plant-derived Covid-19 vaccine?
A) Chile
B) Canada
C) Israel
D) Germany
E) None of these
Answer – B) Canada
Explanation:
Canada has become the first country to approve the world’s first plant-derived Covid-19 vaccine.

Question 3) Who among the following has been named as the new chairperson of SEBI?
A) Rekha Sharma
B) Chanda Kochhar
C) Madhabi Puri Buch
D) Arundhati Bhattacharya
E) None of these
Answer – C) Madhabi Puri Buch
Explanation:
Madhabi Puri Buch has been named as the new chairperson of SEBI.

Question 4) Who among the following has won the 2022 Mexican Open title?
A) Andy Murray
B) Novak Djokovic
C) Roger Federer
D) Rafael Nadal
E) None of these
Answer – D) Rafael Nadal
Explanation:
Rafael Nadal has won the 2022 Mexican Open title.
Mexican Open 2022:
Men’s singles Spain Rafael Nadal
Men’s doubles Spain Feliciano Lopez, Greece Stefanos Tsitsipas

Question 5) The GOI has organized the Polio National Immunization Day 2022 (NID) (also known as ”Polio Ravivar”) on _____
A) February 28
B) February 27
C) February 26
D) February 25
E) None of these
Answer – B) February 27
Explanation:
The GOI has organized the Polio National Immunization Day 2022 (NID) on February 27.

Question 6) “World NGO Day” is observed annually on _______
A) February 28
B) February 27
C) February 26
D) February 25
E) None of these
Answer – B) February 27
Explanation:
“World NGO Day” is observed on February 27 every year.

Question 7) The Rare Disease Day(RDD) is observed every year on _______
A) the last Sunday of February
B) the last Saturday of February
C) the last Thursday of February
D) the last date of February
E) None of these
Answer – the last date of February
Explanation:
Rare Disease Day (RDD) is observed every year on the last date of February.
Theme of 2022: “Share Your Colors”

Question 8) “Purnima Pandey” is related to ______
A) Hockey
B) Cricket
C) Wrestling
D) Weightlifting
E) None of these
Answer – D) Weightlifting
Explanation:
India has secured eight medals, including six golds and a silver and bronze each at the Singapore Weightlifting International 2022. A total of 12 weightlifters namely qualified for the Commonwealth Games 2022 at Birmingham, England.
Mirabai Chanu: women’s 55kg
Bindyarani Devi: women’s 59kg
Popy Hazarika: women’s 64kg
Usha Kumara: women’s 87kg
Purnima Pandey: women’s +87kg
Sanket Mahadev: men’s 55kg
Chanambam Rishikanta Singh: men’s 55kg
Jeremy Lalrinnunga: men’s 67kg
Achinta Sheuli: men’s 73kg
Ajay Singh: men’s 81kg
Vikas Thakur: men’s 96kg
Ragala Venkat Rahul: men’s 96kg

Question 9) India to set up its first IIT abroad in ______
A) Singapore
B) Malaysia
C) Germany
D) UAE
E) None of these
Answer – D) UAE
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) will establish its first branch abroad in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Question 10) A new book titled “The Great Tech Game: Shaping Geopolitics and the Destinies of Nations.’ is authored by _______
A) Aubrey Bond
B) Anirudh Suri
C) Arundhati Roy
D) Chetan Bhagat
E) None of these
Answer – B) Anirudh Suri
Explanation:
‘The Great Tech Game: Shaping Geopolitics and the Destinies of Nations.’ is authored by Anirudh Suri.

Question 11) Which of the following is the theme of “World Cancer Day 2022-2024”
A) We can I can
B) I Am and I Will
C) Together, all our actions matter
D) Close the Care Gap
E) None of these
Answer – D) Close the Care Gap
Explanation:
Theme – “World Cancer Day 2022-2024”: “Close the Care Gap”

Question 12) Which of the following is the theme of “World Radio Day” (WRD) 2022?
A) Radio and diversity
B) New World, New Radio
C) Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace
D) Radio and Trust
E) None of these
Answer – D) Radio and Trust
Explanation:
World Radio Day – February 13
Theme (WRD 2022): “Radio and Trust”.

Question 13) The United Nations (UN) designated “World Pulses Day” is observed every year on _______
A) February 18
B) February 17
C) February 16
D) February 10
E) None of these
Answer – D) February 10
Explanation:
“World Pulses Day” – February 10.
“World Pulses Day” – Theme 2022: “Pulses to empower youth in achieving sustainable agrifood systems”

Question 14) The “International Mother Language Day 2022” is observed ______
A) on February 21
B) on February 27
C) on February 26
D) on February 20
E) None of these
Answer – A) on February 21
Explanation:
21^st Feb. was observed as the 2022 “International Mother Language Day”.
Theme 2022: Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and opportunities

Question 15) Which of the following is the theme of “World Day of Social Justice”?
A) A Call for Social Justice in the Digital Economy.
B) Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment
C) Closing the Inequalities Gap to Achieve Social Justice
D) If You Want Peace & Development, Work for Social Justice
E) None of these
Answer – B) Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment
Explanation:
“World Day of Social Justice” – February 20
Theme 2022: “Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment”

Question 16) The International Day of Women & Girls in Science, is observed annually on ______
A) February 18
B) February 17
C) February 11
D) February 10
E) None of these
Answer – C) February 11
Explanation:
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science – February 11.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science – Theme 2022: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Water Unites Us

Question 17) Dr. Virendra Kumar, Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, has launched a scheme titled “SMILE” (Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) for ______
A) Women and Children
B) Orphan and Beggars
C) Transgenders and Beggars
D) Visually challenged and Transgenders
E) None
Answer – C) Transgenders and Beggars
Explanation:
Dr. Virendra Kumar, Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, has launched a scheme titled “SMILE” (Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) for Transgenders and Beggars.

Question 18) India’s first water taxi service inaugurated in ______
A) Chennai
B) Mumbai
C) Delhi
D) Hyderabad
E) None of these
Answer – B) Mumbai
Explanation:
India’s first water taxi service inaugurated between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Union minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbanand Sonowal.

Question 19) Who among the following has inaugurated the ‘Statue of Equality’ commemorating 11th-century Saint Ramanujacharya?
A) Kapil Dev Tripathi
B) Narendra Modi
C) Om Birla
D) Praveen K. Srivastava
E) None of these
Answer – B) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 216-feet tall ‘Statue of Equality’ commemorating 11th-century Bhakti Saint Ramanujacharya in Hyderabad

Question 20) Who among the following has won ICC’s ‘Spirit of Cricket’ award?
A) Martin Guptill
B) James Neesham
C) Mitchell Santner
D) Daryl Mitchell
E) None of these
Answer – D) Daryl Mitchell
Explanation:
The New Zealand cricketer, Daryl Mitchell has won the ICC’s ‘Spirit of Cricket’ award.

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Summary
This February CA blog is based on the important news events of the last couple of weeks. It is going to be most beneficial to aspirants of all Competitive Exams. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions by writing to us at vidyagurudelhi@gmail.com.