Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Professor MK Prasad, who has passed away, was one of the well known by which name in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Eminent environmentalist and former Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP) president Professor MK Prasad has passed away due to complications of COVID-19.
Category : Obituary
2.
Who has been appointed as the new President of the European Parliament in January 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The European Parliament has elected Maltese politician Roberta Metsola as its new president.
Category : Persons
3.
Which company is purchasing the gaming company Activision Blizzard Inc?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Microsoft Corp. is set to acquire game making company, Activision Blizzard Inc., in an all-cash transaction for $68.7 billion.
Category : National
4.
The World Employment and Social Outlook (WESO) Trends 2022 report has been released by which organization?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) released its World Employment and Social Outlook - Trends 2022 (WESO Trends) report.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Name the app launched by SEBI on investor education to create awareness about the basic concepts of the securities market?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a new mobile app named Saarthi on investor education.
Category : Miscellaneous
6.
Who among the following has announced her retirement after the 2022 season?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sania Mirza, former world no. 1, has announced that she would be retiring from Tennis after the 2022 season.
Category : Sports
7.
Who has been appointed as the new chairman and managing director (CMD) of Air India Ltd?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Senior bureaucrat Vikram Dev Dutt has been appointed as the chairman and managing director (CMD) of Air India Ltd.
Category : Persons
8.
The AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 football tournament will be held in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is hosting the 20th edition of the football AFC Women's Asian Cup India. The tournament will be held in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Pune.
Category : International
9.
As per the World Employment and Social Outlook - Trends 2022 report, the global unemployment level in 2022 is estimated at what?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The global unemployment level in 2022 is estimated at 207 million, compared to 186 million in 2019.
Category : Economy
10.
Which country proposed the 'P3 (Pro-Planet People) movement' during the WEF Davos Agenda 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the "P3 (Pro-Planet People) movement" to underline India's climate change commitments at World Economic Forum's (WEF) Davos Agenda 2022.
Category : International
11.
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has partnered with which bank through its Business incubator LIVE to disburse the loan to startups under the startup funding scheme, 'IndSpring Board'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode's (IIMK) Business incubator Laboratory for Innovation Venturing and Entrepreneurship (LIVE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Bank to financially support early-stage startups.
Category : Banking
12.
What is the Digital Payments Index (DPI) for September 2021 as per RBI data?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has announced the Digital Payments Index (DPI) for September 2021 at 304.06 as against 270.59 for March 2021.
Category : Economy
13.
Russia has amassed thousands of troops along its border with which among the following countries?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia has reportedly amassed 100,000 Russian troops on the eastern side along its border with Ukraine, raising fears that it could be preparing for a new military offensive against Ukraine.
Category : International
14.
Who has been named as the captain of the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ICC Men's ODI Team of the year 2021 has been revealed and Pakistani skipper Babar Azam has been named as the captain of the team.
Category : Sports
15.
Which nation is relocating its capital to Nusantara?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indonesian Parliament approved a bill to relocate the country's capital from Jakarta to Nusantara.
Category : International
16.
Which Tennis star was deported from Australia, after his unvaccinated status?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ace Tennis star Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia after Judges rejected a challenge by the unvaccinated tennis star.
Category : Sports
17.
What is the name of the phenomenon that describes record numbers of people leaving their jobs during the Covid pandemic?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Great Resignation is a phenomenon that describes record numbers of people leaving their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Category : National
18.
Which Union Ministry launched the 'Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas of India'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first of its kind 'Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas of India' has been recently released by the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Category : Miscellaneous
19.
The Indian Navy and Japanese Navy undertook the maritime partnership exercise in which region in January 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Navies of India and Japan conducted a major maritime partnership exercise in the Bay of Bengal to improve defence collaboration between the two nations.
Category : Miscellaneous
20.
What amount of capital infusion has been approved by the cabinet in the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited, (IREDA) in 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved a capital infusion of Rs 1,500 crore in the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited, (IREDA).
Category : Economy
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