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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 8, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which state has launched the 'Obavva Art of Self Defence Training' programme for 50,000 girl students?
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
Karnataka
Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Karnataka government has launched a self-defence training programme 'Obavva Art of Self Defence Training' for 50,000 girl students in schools and colleges.

2.
Which star footballer of India has jointly topped the list of most goalscorers in ISL history?
Sushila Chhetri
Anirudh Thapa
Sandesh Jhingan
Sunil Chhetri
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's star footballer Sunil Chhetri has jointly topped the list of most goalscorers in Indian Super League (ISL) history.

3.
IIT Hyderabad has launched an AI-based job portal "Swarajability" for people with disabilities, with funding support from which bank?
Bank of Baroda
States Bank of India
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Punjab National Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The project is funded by Kotak Mahindra Bank and it has been developed in association with Youth4Jobs, Visual Quest apart from Kotak Mahindra Bank.

4.
How much amount has been granted by the ADB to the Government of India through a sovereign loan in 2021?
USD 2.9 billion
USD 5.1 billion
USD 3.7 billion
USD 4.6 billion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The data released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) it provided a record USD 4.6 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2021.

5.
The final match of the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup Championship was held at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. In which country is this stadium based?
England
Antigua and Barbuda
Barbados
West Indies
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Final match has played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua.

6.
What is the theme of the 2022 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation?
Accelerating Investment to End FGM
No Time for Global Inaction: Unite, Fund, and Act to End FGM
Achieving the new Global Goals through the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation by 2030
Unleashing Youth Power
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Theme of the 2022 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is Accelerating Investment to End FGM.

7.
KVIC has cancelled the certification of which of the following Khadi institution for selling fake Khadi products?
Uttarakhand Khadi & Village Board
Indore Khadi Sangh Khadi Udyog Sahakari Samiti Ltd.
Kerala Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi
Mumbai Khadi & Village Industries Association
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has cancelled the "Khadi Certification" of its oldest Khadi Institution named Mumbai Khadi & Village Industries Association (MKVIA).

8.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the UGC in 2022?
Satish Chandra
M Jagadesh Kumar
V.S. Krishna
Hridaynath Kunzru
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Centre has appointed JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University) Vice-Chancellor, M Jagadesh Kumar as the new Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

9.
Which social media platform launched the Take a Break feature globally including India?
Whatsapp
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a bid to help youth better manage their Instagram experience, the photo-sharing platform owned by Meta on February 4 launched an online campaign across all India including India.

10.
Which country has won two gold medals on the first day of the event in the Winter Olympics 2022?
Norwegian
Sweden
Iceland
Finland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Norway continued its dominance at the Winter Olympics by winning two gold medals on the first day of the medal event.

11.
India defeated which team to win the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup Championship?
New Zealand
Pakistan
Australia
England
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Cricket team has defeated England by 4 wickets to win the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup Championship.

12.
Dewald Brevis, who has clinched the Player of the Tournament award at the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup Championship, plays for which country?
Australia
England
South Africa
West Indies
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dewald Brevis (South Africa) has clinched the Player of the Tournament award at the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup Championship.

13.
What is the name of the sole Indian sportsperson who will compete in the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022?
Arif Khan
Jagdish Singh
Shiva Keshavan
Asif Khan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Arif Khan is the sole Indian sportsperson to compete in the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.

14.
The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is being celebrated on which date?
February 06
February 07
February 04
February 08
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is celebrated on February 6 by the United Nations (UN) across the world.

15.
Premier Pro-Stock 301-400cc category title at the National Motorcycle Racing Championship. Which title did Rajini Krishnan win?
16th
10th
12th
11th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Krishnan from Chennai finished third after an accident, he won his 10th national title at the end of the fifth and final round.

16.
The foundation stone for International Cricket Stadium in Jaipur was laid. It is said to be the third-largest stadium in the world. What is the proposed seating capacity of the stadium?
95,000
80,000
1,00,000
75,000
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The stadium will have a seating capacity of 75,000 spectators.

17.
Which nation's Prime Minister is likely to visit Russia on the first trip in 23 years?
Pakistan
North Korea
Bangladesh
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to visit Russia later this month in the first such trip by a Pakistani prime minister in 23 years.

18.
The legendary Nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the age of 92. In which of the following year was the singer honoured with the prestigious Bharat Ratna award?
2001
1995
2010
2005
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The legendary Nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar honoured with Bharat Ratna in 2001. Besides Bharat Ratna, Lata Mangeshkar was honoured with Padma Vibhushan in 1999 and the Rajiv Gandhi Award in 1997. The singer had also won three National Awards.

19.
Government has approved the continuation of the IFLDP for 2021 - 2026. How much amount of outlay has been approved for this programme?
Rs 1700 cr
Rs 3000 cr
Rs 5100 cr
Rs 2600 cr
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The total financial outlay approved for the programme is Rs. 1700 crore till March 31, 2026, or till further review, whichever is earlier.