Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
The hologram statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose has been unveiled at which place by PM Modi on his birth anniversary on January 23?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As a part of this year-long celebration, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated a hologram statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at India Gate in New Delhi.
Category : National
2.
What is the theme of the International Day of Education in 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the 4th International Day of Education in 2022 is Changing Course, Transforming Education.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Which inter-governmental alliance is holding a maritime exercise named "Neptune Strike '22" in the Mediterranean Sea?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NATO member countries will be conducting a 12-day maritime exercise in the Mediterranean Sea. The name of the maritime exercise is "Neptune Strike '22".
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
Which of these leaders has been conferred with the Netaji Award 2022 by the Netaji Research Bureau?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been conferred with the Netaji Award 2022 by the Netaji Research Bureau, based in Kolkata.
Category : Awards and Honours
5.
Who is the winner of the women's singles title at the Syed Modi International badminton Tournament 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In badminton, ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu bagged the women's singles title at the Syed Modi International Tournament, in Lucknow.
Category : Sports
6.
Which institute has been honoured with Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar in the Institutional category for 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (in the Institutional category) and Professor Vinod Sharma (in the Individual category) have been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar for their excellent work in Disaster Management for the year 2022.
Category : Awards and Honours
7.
Which day is being celebrated as the International Day of Education globally?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Education is marked every year on 24 January globally to celebrate the role of education in bringing global peace and sustainable development.
Category : Important Days
8.
Which country has organized the 'Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of Malaysia and the Global Tiger Forum (GTF) jointly organized the 4th Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation.
Category : International
9.
In India January 24 is marked as which day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In India, the National Girl Child Day (NGCD) is observed annually on January 24 since 2008.
Category : Important Days
10.
What amount of capital infusion has been announced by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in the Solar Energy Corporation of India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of New and Renewable Ministry (MNRE) has announced that it will infuse Rs 1,000 crores in the state-run Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).
Category : Economy
11.
The 2022 Syed Modi International badminton tournament was held at which of these venues?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2022 Syed Modi International badminton tournament was held at Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Category : Sports
12.
In 2022, which anniversary of Subhash Chandra Bose is being celebrated?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
January 23 is being observed as Parakram Diwas in India, to mark the birth anniversary of the legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. In 2022, 125 anniversary is being celebrated.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
Who has been named ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year for his sizzling spells, a sheer display of pace and swing and some magical moments during the previous calendar year.
Category : Sports
14.
What amount of loan has been approved by World Bank for the 'West Bengal Building State Capability for Inclusive Social Protection' operation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank has sanctioned a loan worth $125 million (about Rs. 1,000 crores) to the government of West Bengal to support its effort to help the poor and vulnerable groups access social protection services.
Category : Miscellaneous
15.
The UN General Assembly approves the resolution sponsored by which country, condemning Holocaust denial?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN General Assembly approved an Israeli-sponsored resolution condemning any denial of the Holocaust.
Category : International
16.
Which Union Ministry launched the "Koyla Darpan" portal?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Ministry of Coal launched the "Koyla Darpan" portal, to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to the Coal Sector.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
India's First "District Good Governance Index" has been unveiled recently for districts of which states/UTs?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Home and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has virtually released India's First "District Good Governance Index" for 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu district has topped the Index.
Category : State
18.
US scientists have recently discovered an underground ocean buried beneath the surface of a moon named Mimas on which planet?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A team of scientists at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in the US have discovered an underground ocean buried beneath the surface of the 'Death Star'-like moon of Saturn, named Mimas.
Category : Miscellaneous
19.
What amount of maximum subsidy on purchasing drones for farm mechanization has been approved under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
After the amendment, a grant for the purchase of drones up to 100 per cent of the cost of agriculture drones or INR 10 lakhs, whichever is less, can be given.
Category : Economy
20.
Which nation's football team had to withdraw from AFC Women's Asia Cup 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian women's football team has withdrawn from the ongoing AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 after several players tested positive for COVID-19.
Category : Sports
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