MCQ on Important Daily Current Affairs of 16th January 2022
In this article, we will discuss MCQ on important current affairs of 16th January 2022 and their answers with explanations.
QUESTIONS
1. 2022 will mark which edition of the Army day in India?
(a) 71st
(b) 72nd
(c) 73rd
(d) 74th
2. Which country has become the first foreign country to place order for the purchase of BrahMos Shore-Based cruise Missile System for its navy?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Thailand
(c) Philippines
(d) Vietnam
3. As per the weekly Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, the foreign exchange reserves of India declined by $878 million to USD ________ billion in the week ended January 7, 2022.
(a) 232.736
(b) 332.736
(c) 432.736
(d) 632.736
4. How much amount of financial aid has been extended by India to Sri Lanka to over forex crisis?
(a) USD 600 million
(b) USD 700 million
(c) USD 800 million
(d) USD 900 million
5. José Daniel Ortega Saavedra has sworn in for 5th term as the president of which country?
(a) Nicaragua
(b) Guatemala
(c) Mexico
(d) Honduras
6. Which Payments Bank became the largest and fastest growing UPI beneficiary bank in India?
(a) India Post Payments Bank
(b) NSDL Payments Bank
(c) Paytm Payments Bank
(d) Fino Payments Bank
7. Name the DBT-BIRAC supported start-up, which has received World Bank Group and Consumer Technology Association’s Global Women’s Health Tech Awards.
(a) NIRAMAI Health Analytix
(b) InnAccel Technologies
(c) Operon Biotech and Healthcare
(d) Both a & b
8. Who among the following launched ‘North East on Wheels Expedition’ to promote Culture of Northeastern States?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Meenakashi Lekhi
(c) Amit Shah
(d) Piyush Goyal
9. Which edition of Dhaka International Film Festival take place in January 2022?
(a) 10th
(b) 15th
(c) 25th
(d) 30th
10. With which of the following has Indifi Technologies collaborated to offer instant digital credit to small merchants?
(a) State Bank of India
(b) HDFC Bank
(c) NPCI
(d) Google Pay
11. Which bank has recently tied up with Minkasupay for biometric-based banking payments?
(a) Bank of Baroda
(b) Canara Bank
(c) Bank of India
(d) Axis Bank
12. Which bank has been named as “Best Private Bank in India” in the recent Global Private Banking Awards?
(a) Canara Bank
(b) Indusland Bank
(c) Indian Bank
(d) HDFC Bank
13. Athlete Dion Landor, who competed in how many meters in the year 2020 Olympics, has passed away recently?
(a) 100 meters
(b) 200 meters
(c) 300 meters
(d) 400 meters
14. All India Sports Council for the Deaf has got approval to organize the first World T20 Cricket Championship for the Deaf by 2023 in which state?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Kerala
(d) West Bengal
15. Professor Raghuvendra Tanwar of which of the following university has been recently appointed as the chairman of “Indian Council of Historical Research”?
(a) University of Pune
(b) University of Delhi
(c) Bangalore University
(d) Kurukshetra University
16. The 18th edition of the 2-day Kachai Lemon Festival has started recently in which state?
(a) Sikkim
(b) Kerala
(c) Punjab
(d) Manipur
17. ISRO has recently successfully test-fired cryogenic engine for which mission?
(a) Brahmos Mission
(b) Earth Mission
(c) Agni Mission
(d) Gaganyaan Mission
18. LazyPay recently announced its partnership with which bank to launch LazyCard?
(a) Indian Bank
(b) Canara Bank
(c) Yes Bank
(d) SBM Bank India
ANSWERS
1. D
The Army Day in India is celebrated on 15 January every year, to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country and its citizens. 2022 marks the 74th Indian Army Day.
2. C
Philippines has become the first foreign country to place order for the purchase of BrahMos Shore-Based cruise Missile System for its navy.
3. D
As per the weekly Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, the foreign exchange reserves of India declined by $878 million to USD 632.736 billion in the week ended January 7, 2022.
4. D
India has announced a financial assistance of USD 900 million loan to Sri Lanka to help the island nation in building up its depleted foreign reserves and for food imports.
5. A
Nicaraguan President José Daniel Ortega Saavedra, leader of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN), was sworn in for a new presidential term.
6. C
Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) became the largest and fastest growing UPI beneficiary bank in India.
7. D
DBT-BIRAC supported start-ups, NIRAMAI Health Analytix Pvt Ltd and InnAccel Technologies Pvt Ltd have received World Bank Group and Consumer Technology Association’s Global Women’s Health Tech Awards.
8. B
Minister of State for Culture Meenakashi Lekhi launched ‘North East on Wheels Expedition’ in New Delhi to promote the Culture of Northeastern States. The Bike Expedition is scheduled between 8th to 16th April 2022 to mark the celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
9. C
The 20th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) will take place between January 15-23 at multiple venues in Dhaka. The festival will showcase 225 films from 70 countries under 10 categories.
10. D
Lending company Indifi Technologies has collaborated with Google Pay to offer instant loans to eligible small merchants on the Google Pay platform. The borrowing process is entirely digital and eligible merchants on the Google Pay for Business app can click on loan offerings from Indifi and submit an application online.
11. D
Axis Bank has recently tied up with Minkasupay for biometric-based banking payments. This will reduce the payment time from 50-60 seconds to just 2-3 seconds and will also increase the transaction success rate.
12. D
Professional Wealth Management magazine published by Financial Times Group in the recent Global Private Banking Awards, HDFC Bank was adjudged “Best Private Bank in India”. designated as. The award is given for its contribution to accelerating environmental, social and governance digitization, communication and investment.
13. D
Athlete Dion Landor, who competed in the 400m race in the year 2020 Olympics, recently died at the age of 29 in a car accident in Texas, US. has passed away. He was born in the year 1992 in Trinidad and Tobago. He was considered a specialist in the 400m championship.
14. C
All India Sports Council for the Deaf (AISCD) recently approved to organize the first World T20 Cricket Championship for the Deaf in Kerala by 2023. received by the International Committee. At least 8 countries are expected to participate in this championship.
15. D
Professor Raghuvendra Tanwar of Kurukshetra University has recently been appointed as the chairman of “Indian Council of Historical Research” for a period of three years. The purpose of this council is to promote and guide historical research.
16. D
The 18th edition of the 2-day Kachai Lemon Festival has started recently in Kachai village of Ukhrul district of Manipur. The Kachai Lemon Festival is organized to promote the unique citrus fruit and encourage lemon farmers.
17. D
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has recently successfully tested the cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan mission. The performance of this cryogenic engine has met the testing objectives.
18. D
PayU Finance’s A Buy Now pay later solution LazyPay recently announced its partnership with SBM Bank India to launch LazyCard . Which is a prepaid payment instrument backed by a credit line that works on the Visa payment network.
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