Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Small business lending platform Indifi Technologies has joined hands with which of the following entity to provide instant loan to MSME merchants?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Fintech lender Indifi Technologies has entered into a partnership with Google Pay to provide instant loans to eligible small merchants on the payments app's platform.
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
Army Day is being observed every year in India on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India.
Category : Important Days
3.
Where did the Monumental National Flag, the world's largest national flag made of Khadi fabric, put to a grand public display?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Monumental National Flag, which is the world's largest national flag made of Khadi fabric, was put to a grand public display along the India-Pakistan Border in Jaisalmer to celebrate "Army Day".
Category : National
4.
Olympic bronze medallist Deon Lendore, who has passed away was known for which of the following sports event?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Olympic and world medallist sprinter Deon Lendore, who specialized in the 400 metres, has passed away in an unfortunate car crash in Texas, USA.
Category : Obituary
5.
AS per the Reserve Bank of India data, the foreign exchange reserves of India stood how much in the week ended January 07, 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the weekly Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, the foreign exchange reserves of India declined by $878 million to USD 632.736 billion in the week ended January 7, 2022.
Category : Economy
6.
Which defence organization introduced a light and more climate-friendly combat uniform for its personnel on Army Day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Army introduced a light and more climate-friendly combat uniform for its personnel on Army Day.
Category : Defence
7.
Which of the following edition of the Army day is being commemorated?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Army Day 2022 marks the 74th Indian Army Day.
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
Which country has announced firing 2 train-borne guided missiles?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
North Korea has announced that its railway-based missile regiment conducted a firing drill with two tactical guided missiles hitting a set target in the East Sea.
Category : International
9.
Which bank has been named as the best private bank in India in the recent Global Private Banking Awards 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
HDFC Bank was named as the 'Best Private Bank in India' at the 'Global Private Banking Awards 2021', organized by Professional Wealth Management, in a virtual ceremony.
Category : Banking
10.
Which of the following municipal corporation has become the only municipal corporation in the world to have more than 80 citizen-based services on WhatsApp chatbot?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corp (BMC) has become the only municipal corporation in the world to have more than 80 citizen-based services on WhatsApp chatbot, offering services for citizens, tourists, and businesses in the city.
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
In which state the 18th Kachai Lemon Festival has been started?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 18th edition of the two-day Kachai Lemon Festival began at the local ground of Kachai village in the Ukhrul district in Manipur.
Category : State
12.
Who has been appointed as the President of the Indian Council of Historical Research?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Raghuvendra Tanwar, Professor Emeritus of Kurukshetra University has been appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research.
Category : Persons
13.
Darvaza gas crater, also known as the 'Gateway to Hell', is located in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov has ordered experts to find a method to extinguish a fire in the Darvaza gas crater. Also known as the 'Gateway to Hell'.
Category : International
14.
LazyPay has partnered with which bank to launch its credit card segment LazyCard?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lazypay, a Buy Now Pay Later solution by PayU Finance, has partnered with SBM Bank India to launch LazyCard.
Category : Banking
15.
Which sportsperson has been appointed as DSP by the Assam government?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lovlina Borgohain is the second sportsperson from the state to be appointed a DSP in Assam Police as per a new sports policy. In February last year, top sprinter Hima Das was given the same honour.
Category : Sports
16.
Bharath Subramaniyam, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Fourteen-year-old Bharath Subramaniyam became India's 73rd Chess Grandmaster after he secured the third and final GM norm at an event in Italy.
Category : Sports
17.
The first-ever World Deaf T20 Cricket Championship in 2023 will be held in which of the following states?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first World Deaf T20 cricket championship will be held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala from January 10 to January 20, 2023.
Category : State
18.
Which country has decided to expand the testing capacity by distributing rapid COVID-19 tests?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of the United States has decided to expand the testing capacity by distributing rapid COVID-19 tests for free to Americans.
Category : International
19.
Who among the following has been appointed as dean of the University of Oxford Business School?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian origin Soumitra Dutta has been appointed as the dean for the University of Oxford Business School.
Category : Persons
20.
How much amount of loan assistance has been granted by the Government of India to Sri Lanka to help the island nation overcome its depleted foreign reserves?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has announced financial assistance of USD 900 million loan to Sri Lanka to help the island nation in building up its depleted foreign reserves and for food imports.
Category : Economy
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