Current Affairs 2022 Questions

The correct answer is 19 May 2021.

Key Points

• On May 19, 2021, the Rajasthan government declared Black Fungus(Due to the Side effect of Covid-19) an epidemic in the state.
• After the declaration, every doctor in the state will be required to immediately report such incidents to health authorities.
• Under the Rajasthan Epidemic Act 2020, the State Government has declared this an epidemic disease.

Additional Information

• About Black Fungus / Mucormycosis
  • Mucormycosis is a very rare infection. It is caused by exposure to mucor moulds called ‘Mucormycetes’.
  • Mucormycetes live throughout the environment and are ubiquitous in nature, commonly found in soil, plants, manure, and decaying fruits and vegetables.
  • It affects the sinuses, the brain, and the lungs, and it can be fatal in diabetics or persons who are extremely immunocompromised, such as cancer patients or HIV/AIDS patients.

The correct answer is Pali.

Key Points

• Statue of Peace’ to mark 151st birth anniversary of Jainacharya Vijay Vallabh.
• The statue is being installed at Vijay Vallabh Sadhana Kendra, Jaitpur, in Pali, Rajasthan.

Important Points

• PM unveils a statue of a Jain saint in Jaitpur.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a statue of Acharya Vijay Vallabh Maharaj through video conferencing.
• To mark the 151st birth anniversary of the Jain saint.
• The 151-inch tall statue has been made from Ashtadhatu- 8 metals, with Copper being the major constituent.
• The grand ashtadhatu statue of the saint christened as the ‘Statue of Peace’ has been installed at Vijay Vallabh Sadhna Kendra in the Pali district’s Jaitpur.

Additional Information

• Acharya Vijay Vallabh:
  • He is known as the founder of all the Atmanand Jain Sabha across north India.
  • He founded many Teaching Institutions, in the name of Acharya Vijyanand Suri.
  • He Started the Atam Samvat.
  • He wrote thousands of Stavans, Sajhhayas, Poojas, etc.
  • He also founded many Jain Temples. 

The correct answer is 64th.

• Recently, the 64th foundation day of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education was celebrated.
   

Key Points

• Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education, Ajmer:
  • It was established in 1957.
  • It is located in Ajmer, Rajasthan.
  • D.P. Jaroli is the current chairman.
  • Meghna Choudhary is the current administrator.
  • Govind Singh Dotasra is the current Minister for Primary and Higher Education of Rajasthan.
     

Additional Information

• Dharmendra Pradhan is the current education minister of India.

The correct answer is 72^nd.

• The 72^nd edition of Rajasthan Day was celebrated on 30 March 2021.

Key Points

•  The state was formed on 30 March 1949 when Rajputana – the name adopted by the British Raj for its dependencies in the region, was merged into the Dominion of India.
  • The princely states of Jodhpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, and Bikaner merged to form the 'Greater Rajasthan Union'. 
• Also known as the Foundation Day of Rajasthan.

Additional Information

• "Rajasthan" literally means "place of kings" as many kings and emperors ruled here before independence. 
• Many programs are organized by the Rajasthan Tourism Department on this day, the main centre being Jaipur.
  • These include camel tattoo shows, sports competitions, film festivals for children, tableaux and dances of various divisions, bhajans, fashion shows, and music concerts.

The correct answer is Jodhpur.

• The first LCNG station has been started in Jodhpur.

Key Points

• Singapore-based AG&P Pratham launched Rajasthan's first LCNG station in Kalptaru Jodhpur.
  • LCNG is Liquid to Compressed Natural Gas.
  • The plant comprises two storage tanks with a capacity of 56 MT of LNG storage and gasification.
  • The aim is to bring home-safe Piped Natural Gas (PNG) from LPG to the doorsteps of the city.
  • The company will provide about 2.5 lakh connections in the next five years.
  • For this survey, the pipeline has been reached in Boranada, Sangaria, Basni and Shastrinagar areas adjoining the city.
  • Here, six pumps have been opened in the city for CNG as well.

Additional Information

• India's first LCNG hub station was opened in Vadodara, Gujarat.

The correct answer is Aahu and Chanwli river.

• The Aahu and Chanwli rivers in Jhalawar are linked through a canal.
  • This is the first time in the Kota division when two rivers have been artificially linked.

Key Points

• For the first time in the Kota division, the artificial confluence of two rivers has been done.
• The work of the Aahu-Chanwli link channel has been completed. In this monsoon, the overflow water of the Ahu river will go into the Chawli river.
• This will have two advantages:
  • The water of the Aahu river will not be wasted
  • There will be a permanent solution to the problem of drinking water and irrigation in the villages around the river Chanwli.

Additional Information

• The rivers of Jhalawar may be divided into two groups -- the western group and the eastern group.
  • The western rivers are Aahu, Piplaj, Kyasri, Kantali, Rawa, Kalisindh and Chandrabhaga.
  • The eastern rivers are Parwan, Andheri, Newaj, Ghar, and Ujar.
• There are artificial lakes Kadila and Mansarovar. 

The correct answer is 14.

Key Points

• The 14^th edition of JLF was held on February 19, 2021.
  • It begins in a virtual avatar.
  • Keynote was inaugurated by author Sir Ian Blatchford, Director and Chief Executive of the Science Museum Group, and Dr. Tilly Blyth, Head of Collections and Principal Curator, Science Museum, London. 
  • This year, the festival features over 300 speakers and performers representing around 25 Indian and 18 international languages and over 23 nationalities.
  • The speakers include American business magnate and co-founder of Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates, American economist, public policy analyst and Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz, Pakistani activist for female education and Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai, Man Booker Prize-winning author Douglas Stuart, journalist and Pulitzer awardee Jeffrey Gettleman, among others.

Important Points

• The virtual edition of Jaipur Literature Festival 2021 is an absorbing immersive experience where we encounter an outstanding roster of great writers from around the world.
• It is also called a living library, or indeed a library of life. 
• One of the highlights is a session with National Film Award-winning actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who’s recently written Unfinished (Penguin Random House), a book following her journey through life and cinema.

The correct answer is 8 January 1947.

• Recently, the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the first university of Rajasthan was celebrated, the university was established on 8 January 1947.

Key Points

• The University of Rajasthan was founded on 8 January 1947.
  • The university was earlier called Rajputana University.
  • In 1957 it was changed to the University of Rajasthan.
  • It is located in the district of Jaipur.

The correct answer is 15 October 2020.

Key Points

• Every year 15 October will be celebrated as Revenue Day in the Rajasthan.
  • It is proposed to honour the officers and employees of the Revenue Department for doing excellent work on the revenue day.
  • The government opted for making 125 Tehsils online under the DILRMP Scheme under 1 year.
  • The remaining 146 tehsils will be made online soon.

Additional Information

• Historical Background:
  • Rajasthan tenancy act came into force on 15 October 1955 in Rajasthan.
• Revenue Minister Harish Chaudhary called upon all the members to give their suggestions to the Revenue Department, giving priority to the survey and re-survey work being done by the Revenue Department.
• An action plan will be prepared for the speedy disposal of pending revenue promises in the entire state and it was announced to constitute a high-level administrative committee to simplify and harmonize the provisions of the tenancy act.

The correct answer is Both A and B.

• Durgapura Agricultural Research Center has been given the Best Center Award for research of new varieties of millet in Rajasthan that are RHB-233 and RHB-234.
   

Key Points

• Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Durgapura got the Best Center Award for research for the new varieties of Bajra that are RHB-233 and RHB-234.
  • The new varieties are called the Iron Pearl Millet variety: RHB 233 and RHB 234.
  • Dr. A.S. Baloda is the current Director of Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute​ Durgapura.
  • The institute is a constituent of Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner, Jaipur.
  • It was established in 1943.
  • It was earlier known as the Agricultural Research Station (ARS).
     

Additional Information

• Crops in India:​
  • Kharif Crop:
    • It is Sown in June/July and harvested in September/October
    • Example rice, jowar, bajra, ragi, maize, cotton and jute, millets.
  • Rabi Crop:
    • It is Sown in October/December and harvested in April/May.
    • Example wheat, barley, peas, rapeseed, mustard grains.
  • Zyad Crop:
    • They are raised between April/June
    • Example melons, watermelons, cucumbers, leafy and other vegetables.