Solar Eclipse 2022: Skygazers can watch the partial solar eclipse via live stream that will kick off on the India-based YouTube channel. The first partial solar eclipse of the year is scheduled to take place this weekend on April 30 and will be visible across parts of the Southern Hemisphere
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Who has been appointed as England’s new Test Captain?
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), on Thursday, announced the appointment of all-rounder Ben Stokes as the captain of England’s men’s Test team. Stokes will replace Joe Root, who resigned from the post earlier this month after consecutive series losses, including a 0-4 thrashing in the Ashes down under.
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Which airline has proposed to acquire AirAsia India?
MUMBAI/ NEW DELHI: In what will be its first M&A under new owner Tata Sons, Air India has proposed to buy low-cost carrier AirAsia India, according to an application with the Competition Commission of India (CCI)
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In April 2022, the Union Cabinet has approved financial support of Rs 820 crore to which of the following Payments Bank?
Himachal Pradesh government has signed MoU for the development of seven ropeway projects in Kangra, Kullu, Chamba, Sirmour, and Bilaspur districts of the state.
The MoU was signed between Ropeways and Rapid Transport System Development Corporation (RTDC) HP Limited and National Highways Logistic Management Limited (NHLML) for the development of ropeways as an innovative transport solution in Himachal Pradesh.
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India has announced to set up ‘Transmission interconnection’ for transfer of renewable power with which country?
India and Maldives are planning to set up a transmission interconnection for the transfer of renewable power between the two countries, to facilitate the energy transition program in Maldives.
During the meeting between Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh and his Maldives counterpart, the leaders proposed two Memoranda of Understanding — on energy cooperation and on transmission interconnection under One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG).
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Who is the author of the coffee table book titled “The Magic of Mangalajodi”, released by Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik?
Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik released 2 books, a coffee table book titled “The Magic of Mangalajodi” by Avinash Khemka; and a compilation of the Sikh history of eastern India titled “Sikh History of Eastern India” by Abinash Mohapatra.
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Asia’s biggest international food, hospitality fair AAHAR-2022 commences at which city?
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in association with the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) is organizing Asia’s biggest international food and hospitality fair AAHAR 2022. The fair is being organized at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
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Which company has launched ‘Cobalt Cloud’ to accelerate business value and innovation in the cloud across the financial services industry?
New York [US], April 27 (ANI/PRNewswire):Infosys (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced the launch of Infosys Cobalt Financial Services Cloud, an industry cloud platform for enterprises to accelerate business value and innovation in the cloud across the financial services industry
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Which company has signed an agreement with IIT Bombay to jointly pursue research and development works in April 2022?
Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, (IIT-B) to jointly pursue research and development work in the green hydrogen.
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Which state government has signed an MoU with National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) for ropeway projects in April 2022?
An MoU has been signed between National Highways Logistics Management Limited and the state government of Himachal Pradesh for the construction of Ropeways in Himachal Pradesh
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Which insurance company has fixed a price band of ₹902-949 a share for its ₹21,000-crore initial public offering (IPO) in April 2022?
The Government has fixed the price band from ₹902 to ₹949 per equity share of LIC. While policy holders would get a discount of ₹60 per share, eligible employees and retail investors would get a discount of ₹45 per share
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Which of the following country has been designated as the Guest of Honour Country at the Paris Book Festival 2022?
As announced in the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi – President Emmanuel Macron Joint Statement released in 2018 during the French President’s visit to New Delhi, India has been designated as the Guest of Honour Country at the Paris Book Festival 2022, which will take place from April 21 to April 24, 2022.
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Who among the following has won his third title in the Serbia Open in 2022?
Planet Venus will align with Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn in a straight line after 1,000 yrs in an event that will last for one hour on April 26-27. April will end with a rare astronomical event as four planets- Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will align in a straight line in the eastern sky after 1,000 years.
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Which Indian actress will be part of the 75th Cannes Film Festival Jury?
Bollywood actress, Deepika Padukone will serve on the competition jury this year. Padukone is a member of the jury that will select the Palme d’Or honors in 2022. The jury was revealed on Tuesday by the Cannes Film Festival.
The IPO will open for subscription on May 4 and will close on May 9. The window for anchor investors will open on May 2. 4. LIC has fixed the price band at Rs 902-949 per share.
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How much discount will LIC policyholders get in LIC IPO?
The government has reserved 10% of the issue size for policyholders. They will get a discount of Rs 60, while employees and retail investors will get a discount of Rs 45.
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Which is the venue of Asia’s biggest international food and hospitality fair ‘AAHAR 2022’?
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in association with the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) is organising Asia’s biggest international food and hospitality fair AAHAR 2022.
The fair is being organised at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. As per the Commerce and Industry Ministry, more than 80 exporters from different segments of agricultural products will participate in the fair. APEDA has created stalls for exporters from North East Region and Himalayan states, women entrepreneurs, FPOs, Start Ups and exporters of millets.
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What is the rank of India in the SIPRI Data on Global Military expenditure in 2021?
According to new data on global military spending published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), total global military expenditure increased by 0.7 percent in 2021, to reach USD 2113 billion. This was the seventh consecutive year that spending increased and the first time it cross USD 2.1 trillion.
The five largest spenders in 2021 were the United States, China, India, the United Kingdom, and Russia, respectively together accounting for 62 percent of expenditure.
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Recently in which state Jamtara district has become the first district in the country to have a library in every village?
Babita Singh, a serial entrepreneur, was named a Global Peace Ambassador for her work in promoting peace through education, sports, art, culture, and diplomacy at the India International Conclave 2022, which was held in collaboration with the Asia Africa Consortium (AAC) in New Delhi.
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PM Modi Receives First Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award in Which City?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the First Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2022, for his selfless service to the country and society. The award was conferred at the 80th Annual Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Awards ceremony held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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Who inaugurated DefConnect 2.0, a celebration of the growth of the Indian defense start-up ecosystem?
Rajnath Singh calls upon defense start-ups and innovators to develop unique technologies to deal with future threats. DefConnect 2.0 is a celebration of the growth of the Indian defense start-up ecosystem. He mentioned this is the culmination of the success of his ministry’s initiative Innovation for Defense Excellence (iDEX).
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Airtel Payments Bank has announced its partnership with which bank customers can open FDs starting from ₹500 up to ₹1.9 lakh in a few minutes through a digital process?
Airtel Payments Bank on Tuesday announced its partnership with IndusInd Bank to offer fixed deposits for its customers. The payments bank’s customers can open FDs starting from ₹500 up to ₹1.9 lakh in a few minutes through a digital process on the Airtel Thanks mobile application
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In April 2022, Badminton Asia Championships 2022 began in which country?
Philippines: Badminton Asia Championships 2022 begins today in Manila. Badminton Asia Championships 2022, the biggest on the continent, is all set to kick off today in Manila, Philippines. Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and young sensation Lakshya Sen will lead India’s challenge at the six-day event.
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In April 2022, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inked a knowledge-sharing agreement with the CM of which state?
As per data released by the World Steel Association, which of the following country was the only one among the top 10 steel producing nations of the world to register growth in steel production between January and March 2022?
According to World Steel Association data issued on April 22, India is the only country among the top 10 steel manufacturing nations in the world to have increased steel output from January to March 2022 compared to the same period last year. India produced 31.9 million tonnes of steel, an increase of 5.9%.
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Which country has created a new Guinness world record by simultaneously waving 78,220 national flags?
India has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for waving the maximum number of national flags simultaneously, the Ministry of Culture said Monday. It said 78,220 tricolors were waved at the Veer Kunwar Singh Vijayotsav program organized at Duler Ground in Jagdishpur in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah
