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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 26, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2022 has been conferred upon how many students?
32
48
29
65
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) for the year 2022 has been conferred to 29 children.

2.
The NASA space agency has recently unveiled Phase 2 of the 'Deep Space Food Challenge' in partnership with the space agency of which country?
Canada
Russia
Japan
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US Space agency, NASA, has launched Phase 2 of the challenge called as 'Deep Space Food Challenge' in coordination with the Canadian Space Agency.

3.
Which team has won the 9th National Women's Ice Hockey Championship in 2022 held in Himachal Pradesh?
Delhi
Ladakh
Chandigarh
Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The women's team from Ladakh has lifted the 9th National Women's Ice Hockey Championship in Himachal Pradesh.

4.
Paytm has partnered with which company to provide lending products to merchant partners and consumers?
Tata Capital
Muthoot Finance Ltd
Fullerton India
Lendingkart Technologies
Answer: Option
Explanation:
One97 Communications (which owns Paytm) and Fullerton India, have partnered to provide lending products to merchant partners and consumers.

5.
The Indian military has inked a contract deal with which country to purchase AT4 anti-armour weapon?
Sweden
Russia
Israel
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian armed forces have signed a contract with the Swedish defence company 'Saab' for the supply of single-shot anti-armour weapon AT4.

6.
The Government of India has declared which day to be observed as the National Tourism Day in the country?
January 21
January 25
January 26
January 23
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In India, the National Tourism Day is celebrated every year on 25th January to promote tourism and raise awareness about the importance of tourism for the country's economy.

7.
The Prevention of Money Laundering Act Adjudicating Authority comprise of how many members??
5
3
7
11
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The PMLA Adjudicating Authority is a three-member body whose mandate is to adjudicate the cases of attachment of assets orders issued under the PMLA and order for its continuity and further confiscation or release, considering the merits of the investigation.

8.
Who has launched the "Yogyata" mobile phone application?
Supreme Court of India
National Green Tribunal
Common Services Centers
Election Commission of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Common Services Centers (CSC) has launched the "Yogyata" mobile phone application.

9.
In 2022 which edition of National Voters' Day is being celebrated?
15th
17th
10th
12th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India observes "National Voters' Day" every year to encourage more young voters to take part in the political process. 2022 marks the 12th National Voters' Day.

10.
"Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)" is a scheme of which Union Ministry?
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Science and Technology
Ministry of Electronics and IT
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched a Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization in 2014-15, to increase the reach of farm mechanization to small and marginal farmers and to the regions where farm power availability is low.

11.
The World Bank has approved a loan of around Rs 1,000 crore for which Indian state Government?
Karnataka
Odisha
West Bengal
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank has approved a loan of around Rs 1,000 crore (USA 125 million) for the West Bengal government.

12.
The food-ordering startup Swiggy has gained the status of decacorn, as it has exceeded how much valuation?
$100 billion
$ 20 billion
$10 billion
$1 billion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Swiggy has signed a $700 million funding round led by asset manager Invesco. With this, the total valuation of Swiggy has reached to $10.7 billion i.e. it is now a decacorn.

13.
Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act Adjudicating Authority in January 2022?
Sunil Gaur
Vinodanand Jha
Preeti Singh
Amit Sahni
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vinodanand Jha has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Adjudicating Authority, for 5 years.

14.
Which player has won the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year 2021?
Tammy Beaumont
Smriti Mandhana
Andrea-Mae Zepeda
Fatima Sana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year - Smriti Mandhana.

15.
'Spices Board' is a regulatory and export promotion agency under which Ministry?
Ministry of MSME
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Spices Board' is a regulatory and export promotion agency of Spices, working under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is headquartered in Kochi, Kerala.

16.
Ramachandran Nagaswamy, who has passed away, belongs to which profession?
Author
Filmmaker
Archaeologist
Mountaineer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Noted Indian historian, archaeologist and epigraphist from Tamil Nadu, Ramachandran Nagaswamy, has passed away.

17.
Which state in India has set up the country's first Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics Center of Excellence?
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Telangana
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The state government of Karnataka has set up India's first AVGC Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. AVCG stands for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics.

18.
What is the theme for the National Voters' Day in 2022?
No Voter to be Left Behind
Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy
Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed.
Making Elections Inclusive, Accessible and Participative
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of National Voters' Day 2022 is, 'Making Elections Inclusive, Accessible and Participative'.

19.
The National Voters' Day is observed every year on which day?
January 25
January 24
January 26
January 23
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Voters' Day is observed every year on January 25 in India to mark the foundation of the Election Commission of India.

20.
Which state/UT launched India's first District Good Governance Index?
Jammu & Kashmir
Kerala
Goa
Sikkim
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first-ever District Good Governance Index (DGGI) was released in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.