Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Who has been appointed as the new chairman and managing director of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pushp Kumar Joshi has been picked by government headhunter PESB to be the new chairman and managing director of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), the nation's third-largest oil refining and fuel marketing company.
Category : Persons
2.
The World Leprosy Day 2022 is marked on which of these dates?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In 2022, World Leprosy Day falls on January 30, 2022. World Leprosy Day is observed globally on the last Sunday of January every year.
Category : Important Days
3.
What is the theme of World Leprosy Day 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Theme of the World Leprosy Day 2022 is "United for Dignity". In India, World Leprosy Day is celebrated on the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's death.
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
Google invested $1 billion in which Indian company to expand its hold in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Alphabet Inc's Google (GOOGL.O) will invest up to $1 billion in India's Bharti Airtel (BRTI.NS) as the U.S. technology giant expands its hold in India, sending shares of the telecom operator as much as 6.6% higher.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Who has been appointed as the new chairman of IIFL Finance?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Fairfax and Capital Group-backed non-banking finance company IIFL Finance appointed former State Bank of India boss Arun Purwar as chairman of its board.
Category : Persons
6.
Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited has set up two new banknote printing lines. Where are these two located?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited has set up 'new banknote printing lines' at its Currency Note Press, Nashik and Bank Note Press, Dewas.
Category : National
7.
India has collaborated with which country to create 150 'Villages of Excellence' in 12 States of India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India has joined hands with the Government of Israel to create 150 'Villages of Excellence' in 12 States of the country, to help farmers to adopt the latest technology in the farm sector.
Category : International
8.
Paytm Money has launched which AI-based messenger (India's first) for users to invest and track markets?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
One97 Communications Limited which owns the brand Paytm, Indias leading digital payments and financial services platform, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Paytm Money has introduced India's first intelligent messenger - Pops, revolutionizing the way users invest and track markets.
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
AirAsia Group of which country has changed the name of its listed holding company to Capital A to reflect the diversity of its business portfolio?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Malaysia's AirAsia Group said it has changed the name of its listed holding company to Capital A to reflect the diversity of its business portfolio as it seeks to grow its non-airline revenue.
Category : International
10.
Which start-up partnered with Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. (RGICL) to introduce customised digital insurance solutions for the rural population, especially the farmers?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Agri-tech start-up FAARMS in association with Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. (RGICL) has introduced customised digital insurance solutions for the rural population especially the farmers.
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
How much amount has been approved by the government under the PLI Scheme for the textile sector?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Textiles has extended the timeline for submission of applications under the PLI Scheme for Textiles till February 14, 2022. Earlier this deadline was 31st January 2022. Total financial outlay- Rs 10,683 crore.
Category : Economy
12.
Which player has won the Australian Open 2022 women's singles title?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In tennis, World Number 1 Ashleigh Barty of Australia defeated Danielle Collins of the US, 6-3 7-6, to win the women's singles final title at the Australian Open 2022.
Category : Sports
13.
Which of these dates has been designated by the WHO as the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (World NTD Day) is observed on January 30.
Category : Important Days
14.
In which Indian Navy Ship has been the Hindustan Aeronautics Limiteds ALH MK III aircraft formally inducted?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limiteds ALH MK III aircraft was formally inducted at INS Utkrosh in Port Blair by Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), Lieutenant General Ajai Singh.
Category : Economy
15.
Tata Group has chosen three banks as its preferred bankers for Air India. Which of these banks is not among them?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tata Group has chosen State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and HDFC Bank as preferred bankers for Air India.
Category : Banking
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