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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 28, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
How many aircraft took part in the Republic Day Flypast 2022?
80
75
66
90
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Republic Day Flypast comprised 75 aircraft and helicopters making different formations as they fly past Rajpath.

2.
Which Ministry presented its tableau at the Republic Day Parade 2022?
Civil Aviation
Women and Child
Jal Shakti
Health
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This year, the Civil Aviation Ministry presented its tableau at the Republic Day Parade 2022 for the first time.

3.
What is the theme for the International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2022?
Facing the Aftermath: Recovery and Reconstitution after the Holocaust
Memory, Dignity and Justice
Holocaust Education and Remembrance for Global Justice
Remembrance and Beyond
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2022 is "Memory, Dignity and Justice".

4.
What is the rank of India in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2021?
81
85
88
89
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Transparency International has released the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2021 in which India has been ranked at 85th spot (Score of 40).

5.
Which day is observed as the International Holocaust Remembrance Day every year?
January 25
January 26
January 28
January 27
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust (International Holocaust Remembrance Day) is observed on 27 January every year since 2006.

6.
The Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Ltd. has been amalgamated with which bank?
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Shivalik Small Finance Bank
Fincare Small Finance Bank
Unity Small Finance Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India has sanctioned and notified the Scheme for the amalgamation of the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Ltd. with Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd. (USFBL).

7.
How many people have been conferred with the Padma Awards in 2022?
275
174
328
128
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2022 Padma Award has been conferred upon 128 winners.

8.
How many Gallantry awards have been conferred by the President of India in 2022?
223
400
384
190
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind has approved 384 Gallantry awards to Armed Forces personnel and others on the eve of the 73rd Republic Day celebrations.

9.
Three countries have jointly topped the Corruption Perceptions Index 2021 released by Transparency International. Which of these countries is not among them?
New Zealand
Norway
Denmark
Finland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ranking has been topped jointly by three countries- Denmark, Finland and New Zealand. (Score of 88) This ranking measures how corrupt each country's public sector is perceived to be.

10.
Which state has announced the formation of 13 new districts?
Uttar Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Rajasthan
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh government has announced the formation of 13 new districts under the AP Districts Formation Act, Section 3(5).

11.
The naval exercises CHIRU-2Q22 was held between 3 countries to enhance their naval cooperation. Which country was not part of this naval drill?
China
Russia
India
Iran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Russian, Chinese and Iranian navies undertook naval exercises CHIRU-2Q22 in the Gulf of Oman.

12.
According to the IMF, what is the estimated global GDP growth projection in 2022?
3.9%
3.7%
4.9%
4.4%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IMF has projected the global growth rate in 2022 to 4.4%, and in 2023 to 3.8%.

13.
Tata Group has topped from India as the most valuable brand in Brand Finance 2022 Global 500 report. What is the global rank of the brand?
65
81
78
97
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian conglomerate Tata Group emerged as the most valuable brand from India and also in South Asia. It is the only brand from the country in the top 100. Global Rank - 78; Brand value - US$23.9 billion.

14.
The joint maritime exercise Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022) was conducted by which naval command?
Eastern Naval Command
Southern Naval Command
Western Naval Command
All the above three naval commands
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy conducted a joint maritime exercise Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022) off the West Coast which concluded.

15.
India has signed the contract to procure AK-203 assault rifles from which country and how many rifles have been received by the Indian Armed Forces?
United States; 60,000
France; 60,000
Russia; 70,000
Israel; 70,000
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia delivered all the contracted 70,000 AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles to the Indian Armed Forces.

16.
A part of SpaceX rocket is likely to crash into which among the following?
Mars
ISS
Chinese Space Station
Moon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A part of the SpaceX rocket that was launched seven years ago in 2015 is still floating in space, in what experts are calling a chaotic orbit. Based on recent observations and calculations by astronomers, it is going to crash into the Moon.

17.
India's first Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat will be posthumously honoured with which among the following awards?
Padma Vibhushan
Bharat Ratna
Padma Bhushan
None of the Above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat will be posthumously honoured with the Padma Vibhushan award.

18.
What is the projected GDP growth rate of India in FY22 as per IMF's latest world economic outlook?
10%
9%
8%
7%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The IMF has cut India's economic growth forecast for the current fiscal FY22 to 9 per cent.

19.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released a 5-year roadmap and Vision Document 2.0 to achieve US$300 billion Sustainable Electronics Manufacturing & Exports by which year?
2024
2026
2035
2030
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Vision Document 2.0 titled "$300 billion Sustainable Electronics Manufacturing & Exports by 2026" has been prepared by MeitY in association with the India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA).

20.
Which brand has emerged as the world's most valuable brand in 2022 according to the Brand Finance 2022 Global 500 report?
Facebook
Amazon
Google
Apple
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Apple has retained its position as the most valuable brand in 2022 as well, according to the Brand Finance 2022 Global 500 report.