Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Atal Tunnel, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state/UT?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Atal Tunnel is located in the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh. It is an all-weather 9km road under the Rohtang Pass on the Leh-Manali Highway.
Category : State
2.
Which two tourist areas have been declared as strategic areas in Jammu and Kashmir?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have declared almost 70 hectares of land in Gulmarg and Sonamarg tourist resorts as 'strategic areas'.
Category : National
3.
The Ramnath Goenka Awards have been presented annually in India for excellence in which of the following field?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Express Group has announced the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards (RNG Awards) for journalists across the country, for their work done in 2019.
Category : National
4.
Captain Harpreet Chandi has become the first woman of colour to complete a solo unsupported expedition to the South Pole. The Indian-origin is a Sikh Army officer in which of the following country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Captain Harpreet Chandi, an Indian-origin British Sikh Army officer has created history by becoming the first woman of colour to complete a solo unsupported expedition to the South Pole.
Category : International
5.
All International passengers will have to undergo mandatory quarantine for how many days as per the latest government guidelines?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the guidelines released by the Government of India on January 7, 2022, all the passengers flying from abroad will have to home quarantine themselves for a week after landing in India and get themselves tested on the eighth day.
Category : Economy
6.
Who is the Director and Chairman of Starlink India business who has announced his resignation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sanjay Bhargava has stepped down from his post as the Country Director and Chairman of the Board of Starlink India citing personal reasons.
Category : Persons
7.
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi(IGRUA), which was making news recently, is located at which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi(IGRUA) was established by the Government of India in the year 1986 at Fursatganj Airfield. It is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Category : State
8.
Who will lead India in the ICC Women's World Cup 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Veteran cricketer Mithali Raj will lead India in the ICC Women's World Cup 2022, while all-rounder Harmanpreet Kaur will be the deputy skipper.
Category : Sports
9.
ICC has decided to impose an in-match penalty for slow over-rate in which cricket format?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Cricket Council (ICC) announced new playing conditions for T20I. Under the new playing conditions, the fielding team will have to suffer the in-match penalty for slow over rates.
Category : Sports
10.
'Seema Bhawani' is the name of which team of the Border Security Force (BSF)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Seema Bhawani' is the all-women biker team of the Border Security Force (BSF). The team will showcase their talent on Republic Day.
Category : Sports
11.
Losar festival is celebrated in which of the following region of India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Ladakh, the celebration of the traditional Losar festival was held on January 03, 2022, with zeal and enthusiasm.
Category : State
12.
Who has been appointed as the new Director-General for the National Mission for Clean Ganga?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
G Asok Kumar, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Jal Shakti has been appointed as the new Director-General for the National Mission for Clean Ganga, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Category : Persons
13.
India's first unique 'Rock' museum has been inaugurated in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on January 6, 2022, inaugurated India's first unique 'Rock' museum in Hyderabad.
Category : National
14.
Name the Indian who has been given the charge as Chair of UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee for 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
T S Tirumurti, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, has been appointed as the Chair of the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee for 2022.
Category : Persons
15.
Viktor Saneyev, who has passed away recently, was a three-time Olympic medallist in which of the following sports event?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ace Triple jumper Viktor Saneyev, who was a three-time Olympic champion and former world record-holder, has passed away. He was 76.
Category : Obituary
16.
NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL) has launched UPMS, a new system to simplify recurring bill payments. What does UPMS stand for?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL) has announced the launch of a Unified Presentment Management System (UPMS).
Category : Banking
17.
The flagship UJALA programme of the Ministry of Power has completed how many years of successful implementation in 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The flagship UJALA programme of the Ministry of Power has completed seven years of distributing and selling LED lights.
Category : National
18.
Which of these companies has invested USD 200 million in delivery platform Dunzo to acquire its 25.8% stake?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reliance Retail, the retail arm of Reliance Industries Limited, has acquired a 25.8% stake in the online delivery platform Dunzo by investing $200 million (around Rs. 1,488 crores).
Category : National
19.
Which country is facing unrest due to a sudden spike in fuel prices?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Thousands of protesters stormed government buildings in Kazakhstan, clashing with the police officials after a sudden fuel energy price hike.
Category : International
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