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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 3, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Vaishno Devi Stampede 12 people were killed. It is in which state/UT?
J&K
Delhi
Uttar Pradesh
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a tragic incident on New Year occasion, 12 people were killed and 15 injured in a stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine in the Katra area of Jammu and Kashmir.

2.
Which state govt set to table bill to "free Hindu temples"?
Maharastra
Karnataka
Uttar Pradesh
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka in the past few months, has been witnessing an intense debate over a campaign to 'free Hindu temples'.

3.
What is the theme of Global Family Day?
Global Peaceful Day
One Day in Peace
Peaceful Day
One Day in Harmony
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of Global Family Day is One Day in Peace.

4.
Name the Director-General of ITBP, who has been given the additional charge of Sashastra Seema Bal, another Border Security Force?
Sandeep Masha
Vijay Singh
Sanjay Arora
Sanjay Mehta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Director General of ITBP Sanjay Arora has been given additional charge of other Border Security Force Sashastra Seema Bal. Because Pramukh Kumar Rajesh Chandra is about to retire.

5.
Which bank has become the second-largest merchant-acquisition bank in PoS machines with over two lakh card-swiping machines installed?
Yes Bank
Axis Bank
Indusland Bank
Bank of Baroda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Axis Bank has become the second-largest merchant-acquisition bank in POS machines with over two lakh card-swipe machines installed.

6.
Which country carries out New Space Launch Amid Nuclear Talks?
Pakistan
Israel
Iran
North Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iran insists its space programme is for civilian and defence purposes only and does not breach the nuclear deal or any other international agreement.

7.
India send Covid 19 vaccines to which country through Iran?
Afghanistan
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first shipment consisting of 5 lakh doses will reach Afghanistan's capital Kabul.

8.
Who has inaugurated the Bina (MP)-Panki (UP) multiproduct pipeline project?
Hardeep Singh Puri
Yogi Adityanath
Narendra Modi
Rajnath Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 356 km long Bina Refinery (MP) POL terminal in the Rs 1524 crore Panki (Kanpur, UP) multiproduct pipeline project.

9.
Konark Sun Temple's Jagmohan to be opened after 118 years. It is in which state?
Arunachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Odisha
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BHUBANESWAR, Odisha Konark Sun Temple's Jagmohan to be opened after 118 years.

10.
Which country has launched its first Project 22220 versatile nuclear-powered icebreaker in the series?
Australia
America
Japan
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia has launched Project 22220 versatile nuclear-powered icebreaker, its first in the series.

11.
A controversy over Cristiano Ronaldo's statue is in which place?
Kolkatta
Mumbai
Goa
Pune
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new statue of football player Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked controversy in Goa, with residents objecting to a Portuguese footballer being honoured instead of a player from India.

12.
Vasudevan PN has been re-appointed as MD and CEO of which bank?
Yes Bank
Punjab and Sind Bank
Canara Bank
Equitas Small Finance Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vasudevan Pathani Narasimhan has been re-appointed as MD & CEO of Equitas Small Finance Bank.

13.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation of 23 projects worth 17,500 crore rupees in which city?
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Haldwani, Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation of 23 projects worth 17,500 crore rupees at Haldwani in Uttarakhand.

14.
Which state has cut petrol price by 25 Rs for 2-wheelers?
West Bengal
Jharkhand
Odisha
Chhattisgarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a bid to provide relief to poor and middle-class families of the state, the Jharkhand government decided to give relief of Rs 25 per litre on petrol to two-wheelers from January 26, 2022.