Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Ping Insurance is the topmost valuable insurance company globally as per the latest Brand Finance report of 2022. The company is from which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ping An Insurance of China is at the top of the brand valuation report released by Brand Finance.
Category : International
2.
What is the global rank of the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) in the Brand Finance most valuable insurance brand in 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per a brand valuation report released by Brand Finance, Life Insurance Corporation has been ranked 10th in the list of insurance brands globally.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
How many Indian athletes are participating in the Winter Olympics 2022 in Beijing?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lone Indian athlete, Arif Khan, carried the national flag as he represented the country at the Parade of Nations at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, February 4.
Category : Sports
4.
Who has become the third Indian to score a century in the ICC U19 World Cup?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India U19 skipper Yash Dhull has become the third Indian to score a century in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup after Virat Kohli and Unmukht Chand.
Category : Sports
5.
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has approved to set up the first-ever geological park in the country in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first geological park is being set up at Lamheta village of Jabalpur district in Madhya Pradesh.
Category : National
6.
Who has been appointed as the Director-General of the Defence Intelligence Agency to replace Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lieutenant General GAV Reddy has been appointed as the Director-General of the Defence Intelligence Agency. He will replace Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon.
Category : Persons
7.
Rupinder Singh Suri, who has passed away, was currently serving on which post?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Senior advocate and Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Rupinder Singh Suri has passed away. Mr Suri was appointed as the ASG on 30 January 2020 for a period till 29 June 2023.
Category : Obituary
8.
The Gandhi Mandiram (Gandhi temple) and Smrithi Vanam dedicated to freedom fighters have been unveiled in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Andhra Pradesh, a few social activists have built a temple for Mahatma Gandhi (Gandhi Mandiram) and Smrithi Vanam (memorial park) for our great freedom fighters' at the Municipal Park in Srikakulam.
Category : State
9.
The Government of India has extended the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) for five years till 2025-26. How much amount has been allocated to the scheme over the extended period?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Central Government has approved the continuation of the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) for the XV Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26). The outlay of this scheme for the next five years will be Rs. 1575 crore.
Category : Miscellaneous
10.
Which country inaugurated the Ijmuiden Sea Lock, the world's largest sea lock?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dutch King (Netherlands) Willem-Alexander officially opened the Ijmuiden Sea Lock, which is claimed to be the largest in the world.
Category : International
11.
Which team has become the first to qualify for four consecutive U19 World Cup finals?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has become the first team in the history of the U19 World Cup to qualify for four consecutive U-19 World Cup finals.
Category : Sports
12.
Who has been named the winner of the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell has been named the winner of the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2021 for his gesture during New Zealand vs England semifinal in the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi.
Category : Sports
13.
PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Statue of Equality in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
He will be dedicating a 216-feet tall 'Statue of Equality' commemorating 11th-century Bhakti Saint Sri Ramanujacharya to the nation in Hyderabad.
Category : National
14.
What is the projected GDP growth forecast of India in FY23 as per CRISIL?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per CRISIL the projected GDP growth forecast of India For 2022-23 is 7.8%.
Category : Miscellaneous
15.
Which state/ UT is likely to host the IPL 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly confirmed recently that IPL 2022 will be held in Mumbai and Pune in Maharashtra.
Category : State
16.
The Spituk Gustor Festival is an annual festival celebrated in which state/Union Territory of India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The annual Spituk Gustor Festival was observed in Ladakh to celebrate the culture and traditional heritage of the Union Territory.
Category : State
17.
The first week of February has been designated by the UN General Assembly to be observed as which week?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Interfaith Harmony Week is observed annually during the first week of February, which means from February 01 to 07.
Category : Miscellaneous
18.
Patanjali Ayurved Ltd has been announced the launch of a co-branded Rupay contactless credit card in partnership with which bank?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Patanjali Ayurved Ltd and Punjab National Bank (PNB) have launched a co-branded contactless credit card in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
Category : Banking
19.
As per the CRISIL rating agency, what is the estimated GDP growth rate projection of India for fiscal 2021-22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the CRISIL rating agency the estimated GDP growth rate projection of India For 2021-22 is 9.2%; For 2022-23 (FY23)= 7.8%.
Category : Economy
20.
NASA is planning to retire the International Space Station by which year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NASA is planning to retire the International Space Station (ISS) in January 2031 and has laid out a detailed transition plan.
Category : Miscellaneous
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