Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Legal mining of Bajri (riverbed sand) has been initiated in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Environment clearance has been issued to as many as 60 mining areas and legal mining of Bajri (riverbed sand) is initiated in Rajasthan.
Category : State
2.
What is the rank of India in the US Green Building Council's annual list of countries for LEED-certified green buildings in 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has been ranked third in the world in the US Green Building Council's annual list of top 10 nations and areas outside of the United States for LEED-certified green buildings in 2021.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Which country is hosting Badminton Asia Team Championships 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Badminton Asia Team Championships 2022 is an ongoing tournament, being hosted at Shah Alam in Malaysia.
Category : International
4.
Paisabazaar.com has launched a 'Paisa on Demand' credit card in partnership with which bank?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Paisabazaar.com has partnered with RBL Bank to launch a 'Paisa on Demand' (PoD) credit card, under its neo-lending strategy.
Category : Banking
5.
Which is the first institution set up under the National river interlinking policy?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government has constituted the Ken-Betwa Link Project Authority to implement the first initiative under the national river interlinking policy.
Category : Miscellaneous
6.
Which Indian FMCG company has become the first plastic waste neutral company in the country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dabur India has become the first Indian consumer goods company to become completely plastic waste neutral.
Category : International
7.
Vedanta has tied with which company to form a joint venture for manufacturing semiconductors in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian mining major Vedanta has inked an MoU with Taiwanese electronics manufacturing company, Hon Hai Technology Group (better known as Foxconn) to form a joint venture (JV) for manufacturing semiconductors in India.
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
Centre has allocated Rs 2.26 crore for Medaram Jatara 2022 Festival. The biennial festival is organized in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, has sanctioned Rs. 2.26 Crores for Medaram Jatara 2022 Festival in Telangana.
Category : State
9.
What is the former name of the Karnataka state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Karnataka was originally known as the state of Mysore. It was formed on November 1, 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act.
Category : State
10.
Which country has become the first in the world to allow Drones to operate in civilian airspace?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Israel has become the first country in the world to allow unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs/Drones) to operate in civilian airspace.
Category : International
11.
Which nation's Land Forces Commander visited India for the very first time?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Commander of Royal Saudi Land Forces, Lieutenant General Fahd Bin Abdullah Mohammed Al-Mutair arrived in India for a three-day visit.
Category : International
12.
Sainya Ranakshetram was a first-ever Hackathon organised by which organisation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Army had conducted a first-of-its-kind Hackathon named "Sainya Ranakshetram" to showcase the technological side of the Army and promote proficiency and expertise in the use of emerging technologies.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
Who has won the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for January 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
England skipper Heather Knight won the ICC Women's Player of the Month award, beating off competition from Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu and West Indies cricketer Deandra Dottin.
Category : Sports
14.
When was Ravidas Jayanti observed across India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ravidas Jayanti was observed across the country on February 16, 2022, to mark the 645th birth anniversary of the renowned saint Ravidas.
Category : Important Days
15.
Shikhar Dhawan was bought by which IPL team at the IPL 2022 Mega Auction?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shikhar Dhawan, who was a part of Delhi Capitals previously, was bought by Punjab Kings for a deal worth Rs 8.25 crore at the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.
Category : Sports
16.
Which country has relocated its embassy from Kyiv to Lviv?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States has temporarily relocated its embassy in Ukraine from Kyiv to the western city of Lviv.
Category : International
17.
Ministry of Textiles has extended the timeline for submission of applications under the PLI Scheme for Textiles. What is the total outlay of PLI Scheme for Textile?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Textiles has further extended the timeline for submission of applications under the PLI Scheme for Textiles. Total financial outlay- Rs 10,683 crore.
Category : Economy
18.
Which state has decided to launch a portal to invite suggestions for the renaming of cities that are currently contrary to Indian culture?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state government will launch a portal to invite suggestions for change of names of cities, towns & villages, which are contrary to Indian civilisation, culture and derogatory to any caste or community.
Category : State
19.
Who is the top-ranked Indian in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian skipper Mithali Raj is the highest-ranked Indian in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings.
Category : Sports
20.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IAS Vineet Joshi has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Category : Persons
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