Current Affairs 24th March 2022 : Daily GK Update in English

1. When is the ‘World Poetry Day’ observed every year?
A. March 18               
B. 21 March   
C. 23 March               
D. 25 March   
Answer [B] 21 March   
2. The National AIDS and STD Control programme’ comes under which category of scheme?
A. Core Scheme                                          
B. Central Sector Scheme
C. Centrally Sponsored Scheme             
D. Core of the Core Scheme
Answer [B] Central Sector Scheme
3. Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) seeks to ensure safe water and sanitation for all by 2030?
A. First             
B. Third
C. Sixth             
D. Eight
Answer [C] Sixth    
4. ‘EX-DUSTLIK’ is a Joint Defence Exercise held between the armed forces of India and which country?
A. Sri Lanka                          
B. France
C. Uzbekistan                      
D. Oman
Answer [C] Uzbekistan      
5. What is the theme of ‘Bihar Diwas’ 2022?
A. Jal Jivan Haryali                
B. Swachh Bihar
C. Bihar Beti Padhao            
D. Jal Shakti
Answer [A] Jal Jivan Haryali            
6. Biplobi Bharat Gallery was recently inaugurated at which city?
A. Bhubaneshwar            
B. Kolkata
C. Guwahati                      
D. Shimla
Answer [B] Kolkata
7. In which city, was the “Step-up to End TB-World TB Day Summit 2022’’ organized?
A. New Delhi                 
B. Mumbai
C. Kochi                          
D. Chennai
Answer [A] New Delhi    
8. Which country launched the ‘BRICS Vaccine R & D Centre and Workshop on Vaccine cooperation?
A. India                   
B. Brazil
C. China                  
D. Russia
Answer [A] India   
9. Who is the author of the book “The Book of Bihari Literature” published by Harper Collins?
A. Vauhini Vara                     
B. Akash Kansal
C. Shubira Prasad                 
D. Abhay K.
Answer [D] Abhay K.
10. Which day is celebrated as the World Meteorological Day?
A. 14 March            
B. 18 March   
C. 22 March            
D. 23 March   
Answer [D] 23 March