Current Affairs Questions and Answers 22nd March 2024

22nd March Current Affairs 2024 Quiz

Q1. What is the daily transaction limit using the Airtel Payments Bank Smart Watch?

(a) Rs 10,000

(b) Rs 15,000

(c) Rs 20,000

(d) Rs 25,000

(e) Rs 30,000

Q2. Which technology supports the contactless payment feature of the Airtel Payments Bank Smart Watch?

(a) Bluetooth

(b) Wi-Fi

(c) NFC

(d) GPS

(e) RFID

Q3. Which technology powers Enparadigm’s talent intelligence platform for skill profiling?

(a) Artificial Intelligence

(b) Blockchain

(c) Internet of Things

(d) Augmented Reality

(e) Quantum Computing

Q4. How many states witnessed a decline in the CPI for Agricultural Labourers in February 2024?

(a) Seven

(b) Eight

(c) Five

(d) Six

(e) Four

Q5. What was the month-to-month inflation rate based on CPI for Rural Labourers in February 2024?

(a) 7.36%

(b) 7.43%

(c) 7.52%

(d) 7.55%

(e) 7.30%

Q6. Which ministry in India has actively supported UA Day alongside NIXI?

(a) Ministry of Finance

(b) Ministry of Home Affairs

(c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

(d) Ministry of External Affairs

(e) Ministry of Defence

Q7. What is the theme of the upcoming Universal Acceptance (UA) Day event?

(a) Bridging Digital Divides

(b) Global Internet Accessibility

(c) BhashaNet: Impetus Towards Universal Acceptance

(d) Linguistic Inclusivity Initiative

(e) Digital Connectivity Summit

Q8. What was the percentage increase in the index of mineral production in the mining and quarrying sector from January 2023 to January 2024?

(a) 4.3%

(b) 5.9%

(c) 7.8%

(d) 10.3%

(e) 8.3%

Q9. What is the credit rating of DBS Bank India’s corporate credit facility according to CRISIL Ratings in 2024?

(a) CRISIL AA-/Stable

(b) CRISIL A+/Positive

(c) CRISIL A-/Stable

(d) CRISIL BBB+/Stable

(e) CRISIL AAA/Negative

Q10. What is the recent status conferred upon GRID-INDIA by the Ministry of Power, Government of India?

(a) Maharatna CPSE

(b) Navratna CPSE

(c) Miniratna Category-I CPSE

(d) Miniratna Category-II CPSE

(e) Non-Miniratna CPSE

Solutions

S1. Ans.(d)

Sol. The daily transaction limit using the Airtel Payments Bank Smart Watch is Rs 25,000. This limit ensures security for users while allowing for convenient and efficient digital transactions within a specified monetary range.

S2. Ans.(c)

Sol. The contactless payment feature of the Airtel Payments Bank Smart Watch is supported by NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. NFC enables secure and convenient transactions by allowing devices to communicate when they are in close proximity.

S3. Ans.(a)

Sol. Enparadigm’s talent intelligence platform is powered by artificial intelligence, which profiles skills for various roles within Axis Mutual Fund to provide personalized learning experiences.

S4. Ans.(b)

Sol. Eight states experienced a decline in the Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers in February 2024. This indicates a varied pattern of inflation across different states.

S5. Ans.(a)

Sol. The month-to-month inflation rate based on CPI for Rural Labourers in February 2024 was recorded at 7.36%, as per the provided data. This indicates a slight decrease from the previous month’s inflation rate.

S6. Ans.(c)

Sol. MeitY is collaborating with NIXI in championing the cause of Universal Acceptance and promoting digital inclusivity.

S7. Ans.(c)

Sol. Towards Universal Acceptance. The passage explicitly states that the theme of the event is “BhashaNet: Impetus Towards Universal Acceptance.”

S8. Ans.(b)

Sol. The index of mineral production in January 2024 increased by 5.9% compared to January 2023,

S9. Ans.(a)

Sol. “In 2024, CRISIL Ratings reaffirmed its ‘CRISIL AAA/Stable’ rating on the corporate credit facility of DBS Bank India Ltd (DBIL).”

S10. Ans.(c)

Sol. “GRID-INDIA has achieved a significant milestone by being conferred with the status of Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) by the Ministry of Power, Government of India.”