Exercise :: January 8, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- January 8, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | Atal Tunnel, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state/UT? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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| 2. | Which two tourist areas have been declared as strategic areas in Jammu and Kashmir? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have declared almost 70 hectares of land in Gulmarg and Sonamarg tourist resorts as 'strategic areas'.
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| 3. | The Ramnath Goenka Awards have been presented annually in India for excellence in which of the following field? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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| 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? |
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Answer: Option D 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.
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| 5. | All International passengers will have to undergo mandatory quarantine for how many days as per the latest government guidelines? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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| 6. | Who is the Director and Chairman of Starlink India business who has announced his resignation? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Sanjay Bhargava has stepped down from his post as the Country Director and Chairman of the Board of Starlink India citing personal reasons.
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| 7. | Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi(IGRUA), which was making news recently, is located at which state? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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| 8. | Who will lead India in the ICC Women's World Cup 2022? |
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Answer: Option C 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.
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| 9. | ICC has decided to impose an in-match penalty for slow over-rate in which cricket format? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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| 10. | 'Seema Bhawani' is the name of which team of the Border Security Force (BSF)? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: 'Seema Bhawani' is the all-women biker team of the Border Security Force (BSF). The team will showcase their talent on Republic Day.
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| 11. | Losar festival is celebrated in which of the following region of India? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: In Ladakh, the celebration of the traditional Losar festival was held on January 03, 2022, with zeal and enthusiasm.
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| 12. | Who has been appointed as the new Director-General for the National Mission for Clean Ganga? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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| 13. | India's first unique 'Rock' museum has been inaugurated in which city? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on January 6, 2022, inaugurated India's first unique 'Rock' museum in Hyderabad.
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| 14. | Name the Indian who has been given the charge as Chair of UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee for 2022? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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| 15. | Viktor Saneyev, who has passed away recently, was a three-time Olympic medallist in which of the following sports event? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Ace Triple jumper Viktor Saneyev, who was a three-time Olympic champion and former world record-holder, has passed away. He was 76.
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| 16. | NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL) has launched UPMS, a new system to simplify recurring bill payments. What does UPMS stand for? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL) has announced the launch of a Unified Presentment Management System (UPMS).
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| 17. | The flagship UJALA programme of the Ministry of Power has completed how many years of successful implementation in 2022? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The flagship UJALA programme of the Ministry of Power has completed seven years of distributing and selling LED lights.
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| 18. | Which of these companies has invested USD 200 million in delivery platform Dunzo to acquire its 25.8% stake? |
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Answer: Option D 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).
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| 19. | Which country is facing unrest due to a sudden spike in fuel prices? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Thousands of protesters stormed government buildings in Kazakhstan, clashing with the police officials after a sudden fuel energy price hike.
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