Newsahoot Weekly Quiz 040223

When were the Padma awards renamed?

• 1946

• 1949

• 1955

• 1954

Answer explanation

In 1955, they were renamed Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.

When are the Padma awards awarded?

• 26th January

• 25th January

• Date changes yearly

• 27th January

Answer explanation

The awards are given out each year on the eve of Republic Day.

How many women received Padma awards this year?

• 9

• 19

• 7

• 6

Answer explanation

19 of the recipients are women.

Twelve cheetahs are being brought to India. Their home in India will be the ________.

• Jim Corbet National Park

• Kanha National Park

• Kuno National Park

• Kaziranga National Park

Answer explanation

South Africa have signed an agreement to transfer 12 cheetahs from South Africa to the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.

In which year did the Supreme Court of India approve the Project Cheetah plan to reintroduce the species to India?

• 2002

• 2019

• 2020

• 2022

Answer explanation

In 2020, the Supreme Court of India approved the Project Cheetah plan to reintroduce the species to India.

Which other country apart from South Africa has agreed to give cheetahs to India?

• Nairobi

• Namibia

• Zambia

• Angola

Answer explanation

India and Namibia struck an agreement, with the Namibian government agreeing to donate 8 cheetahs to start the plan.

Who is the captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket team?

• Shaifali Shah

• Shaifali Verma

• Soumya Tiwari

• Gongadi Trisha

Answer explanation

Shaifali Verma is the Indian women team's captain.

During the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup, India won its final match against?

• South Africa

• England

• UAE

• Scotland

Answer explanation

India won the match against England.

Who was India's second highest wicket-taker in the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup?

• Soumya Tiwari

• Shaifali Verma

• Parshavi Chopra

• Gongadi Trisha

Answer explanation

India’s Parshavi Chopra was the second-highest wicket-taker.

What is the capital of Andhra Pradesh?

• Vishakapatnam

• Kurnool

• Amaravati

• Bhubaneswar

Answer explanation

Amaravati is the capital of Andhra Pradesh.