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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 8, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Atal Tunnel, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state/UT?
Himachal Pradesh
Sikkim
Arunachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
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.

2.
Which two tourist areas have been declared as strategic areas in Jammu and Kashmir?
Gulmarg, Sonamarg
Pahalgam, Patnitop
Jammu, Katra
Amarnath, Anantnag
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have declared almost 70 hectares of land in Gulmarg and Sonamarg tourist resorts as 'strategic areas'.

3.
The Ramnath Goenka Awards have been presented annually in India for excellence in which of the following field?
Journalism
Sports
Science & Technology
Literature
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.

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?
United States
France
Germany
United Kingdom
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.

5.
All International passengers will have to undergo mandatory quarantine for how many days as per the latest government guidelines?
14 days
7 days
10 days
3 days
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.

6.
Who is the Director and Chairman of Starlink India business who has announced his resignation?
Sunil Bharti Mittal
Sanjay Bhargava
Tanmoy Das
Pukhraj Singh
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.

7.
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi(IGRUA), which was making news recently, is located at which state?
West Bengal
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Uttarakhand
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.

8.
Who will lead India in the ICC Women's World Cup 2022?
Smriti Mandhana
Harmanpreet Kaur
Mithali Raj
Jhulan Goswami
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.

9.
ICC has decided to impose an in-match penalty for slow over-rate in which cricket format?
Test
T20
ODI
T10
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.

10.
'Seema Bhawani' is the name of which team of the Border Security Force (BSF)?
Creek Crocodile
All-women Creek Crocodile
Camel Contingent
All-women Biker Team
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.

11.
Losar festival is celebrated in which of the following region of India?
Uttar Pradesh
Ladakh
Goa
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Ladakh, the celebration of the traditional Losar festival was held on January 03, 2022, with zeal and enthusiasm.

12.
Who has been appointed as the new Director-General for the National Mission for Clean Ganga?
Pravin Kumar
G Asok Kumar
D.P. Mathuria
Manoj Sethi
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.

13.
India's first unique 'Rock' museum has been inaugurated in which city?
Hyderabad
Lucknow
Bengaluru
Pune
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on January 6, 2022, inaugurated India's first unique 'Rock' museum in Hyderabad.

14.
Name the Indian who has been given the charge as Chair of UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee for 2022?
Vikas Swarup
T S Tirumurti
Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Syed Akbaruddin
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.

15.
Viktor Saneyev, who has passed away recently, was a three-time Olympic medallist in which of the following sports event?
Triple Jump
Tennis
Badminton
Javelin Throw
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.

16.
NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL) has launched UPMS, a new system to simplify recurring bill payments. What does UPMS stand for?
Unified Presentment Management System
Uninterrupted Presentment Management System
Utility Presentment Management System
Universal Presentment Management System
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL) has announced the launch of a Unified Presentment Management System (UPMS).

17.
The flagship UJALA programme of the Ministry of Power has completed how many years of successful implementation in 2022?
5
8
9
7
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The flagship UJALA programme of the Ministry of Power has completed seven years of distributing and selling LED lights.

18.
Which of these companies has invested USD 200 million in delivery platform Dunzo to acquire its 25.8% stake?
Bigbasket
DMart
Future Group
Reliance Retail
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).

19.
Which country is facing unrest due to a sudden spike in fuel prices?
Oman
Kazakhstan
Turkmenistan
Bahrain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Thousands of protesters stormed government buildings in Kazakhstan, clashing with the police officials after a sudden fuel energy price hike.