Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Chris Morris who has announced retirement from all forms of cricket, represented which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South African all-rounder Chris Morris has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
Category : International
2.
What is the theme for National Youth Day 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for National Youth Day 2022 is 'YUVAAH - Utsah Naye Bharat Ka' (Youth- Excitement of New India)'.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
The National Youth Day is being observed in India on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In India, the National Youth Day is celebrated on 12 January annually.
Category : Important Days
4.
A city in which nation has ordered testing of all its 14 million residents after detection of Omicron cases?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China's northern city of Tianjin ordered a second round of COVID-19 testing of all 14 million residents after discovering 97 cases of omicron variant during initial screenings.
Category : National
5.
What is the maximum limit of Aadhaar-enabled cash withdrawal transactions, per customer, per terminal per day, as per NPCI?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
It states that the maximum limit of five Aadhaar enabled cash withdrawal transactions, per customer, per terminal per day.
Category : Economy
6.
DRDO recently test-fired a naval variant of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. Which destroyer ship was used for testing the missile?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This advanced sea to sea variant of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise missile was launched from INS Visakhapatnam, a stealth guided-missile destroyer of the Indian Navy.
Category : Science
7.
Who among these has been awarded the 12th Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2015 film Bajrangi Bhaijaan fame actress Harshaali Malhotra has been awarded the 12th Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award 2022.
Category : Awards and Honours
8.
Who was IPL's most expensive player in the 2021 edition?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chris Morris was the Indian Premier League's (IPL) most expensive player. He was bought for Rs. 16.25 crores by Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2021 auction.
Category : Sports
9.
'Ecowrap' is the flagship report released by which institution?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Ecowrap' is the report released by the Research Team of the State Bank of India.
Category : National
10.
How many total athletes are there currently in the list of athletes selected for the Target Olympic Podium Scheme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
With the 10 new addition, the total number of athletes under TOPS has increased to 301, which includes 107 in the Core group while 294 in the Development group.
Category : Sports
11.
The New Jan Shatabdi Express inaugurated between Agartala and Jiribam connects Tripura with which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the Jan Shatabdi Express between Agartala and Jiribam connecting two northeastern states, Tripura and Manipur.
Category : State
12.
The Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change recently chaired the 19th Meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority. What is the name of the minister?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav chaired the 19th Meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
Category : National
13.
David Sassoli, who has passed away recently, was the President of which of these organizations?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The European Parliament President David Sassoli has passed away due to health issues.
Category : Miscellaneous
14.
Who has been named as the new chief economist of the IMF to replace Gita Gopinath?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
French-born economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas has been named as the next chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Category : Persons
15.
Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas has been named as the new Chief Economist of which international body?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Monetary Fund announced that it has appointed Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas as its next Chief Economist.
Category : Miscellaneous
16.
India's first Mobile Honey Processing Van was launched in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first Mobile Honey Processing Van was launched at Village Sirora in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Category : State
17.
What is the name of the mission launched by the Western zone of the Indian Railways to track lost belongings of passengers?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Western Railways zone of Indian Railways has launched a new initiative called "Mission Amanat" to make it easier for the railway passengers to get back their lost luggage.
Category : National
18.
In Chess, who has achieved the feat of becoming the 73rd Grandmaster of India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharath Subramaniyam from Chennai has become the 73rd Grandmaster of India.
Category : Sports
19.
Which city will host IPL 2022 mega auction event?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction will be held from February 12-13 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Category : National
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