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1.
Who has been appointed as the new CEO of the airline company Jet Airways?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sanjiv Kapoor has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jet Airways.
Category : Persons
2.
Which of these has been awarded the 'Special Jury Award' at the 9th edition of the FICCI Water Awards?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has been felicitated with the 'Special Jury Award' at the 9th edition of the FICCI Water Awards.
Category : Awards and Honours
3.
Which Formula 1 team has terminated the contract of Russian driver Nikita Mazepin?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Haas Formula One team has terminated their contract with Russian driver Nikita Mazepin with immediate effect following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Category : Sports
4.
What is the theme of World Obesity Day 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for World Obesity Day 2022 is 'Everybody Needs to Act'.
Category : Important Days
5.
Which country has the most nuclear weapons in the world?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia has about 6257 nuclear warheads in total, which includes 1458 active ones, 3039 available ones and 1760 retired ones.
Category : International
6.
What amount of loan has been sanctioned by Axis Bank for India's healthcare sector, under the SAMRIDH facility?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Axis Bank has signed an MoU with IPE Global for strengthening India's healthcare infrastructure by providing affordable finance of up to USD 150 million (about Rs 1,140 crore) through SAMRIDH.
Category : Miscellaneous
7.
"Vida" is a new brand name launched by which company for its upcoming electric vehicles?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hero MotoCorp has unveiled a new brand "Vida", for its emerging mobility solutions and upcoming electric vehicles. (Vida means life).
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
Aman Lekhi has resigned from which position of India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Senior Advocate Aman Lekhi has tendered his resignation as the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) at the Supreme Court with immediate effect.
Category : National
9.
The 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup is being held in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup kicked off in New Zealand.
Category : Sports
10.
Which among the following is Europe's largest nuclear power plant?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station, located in southeastern Ukraine near the city of Enerhodar, is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe and among the 10 largest in the world.
Category : National
11.
The DefExpo 2022 has been postponed till further orders. The event was scheduled to take place in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The DefExpo 2022 that was scheduled to be held in Gandhinagar of Gujarat has been postponed by the Ministry of Defence, due to logistics problems being experienced by participants.
Category : National
12.
Who is the author of the book titled- Unfinished?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Unfinished is a 2021 memoir of global icon Priyanka Chopra. It has been described as a "collection of personal essays, stories and observations" and chronicles important moments in Chopra's life and her twenty-year-long career.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
India's largest EV charging station for 4 wheelers, with 121 charging points, has been launched in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's largest electric vehicle (EV) charging station for 4 wheelers has been launched in Sector 86 of Gurugram, in Haryana.
Category : National
14.
Who among the following led Rajasthan Royals to win the inaugural IPL title?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shane Warne had led the Rajasthan Royals to its fairy tale title win against Chennai Super Kings in the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008 as their captain.
Category : Sports
15.
India has signed a Host Country Agreement with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the establishment of an Area Office & Innovation Centre of ITU in which city of the country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India has signed the Host Country Agreement (HCA) with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the establishment of an Area Office & Innovation Centre of ITU in New Delhi.
Category : National
16.
Who is the author of the book titled - Blue Umbrella?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Blue Umbrella is a 1980 novel written by Ruskin Bond. It is a story of an ordinary village girl Binya and her love for the blue umbrella.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
What is the objective of the scheme 'Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
With an objective of making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India in November, 2008.
Category : Miscellaneous
18.
SAMRIDH is an initiative of the Government of India to improve the health infrastructure. The initiative is supported by IIT Delhi and which organization?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SAMRIDH is supported by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-D). SAMRIDH stands for Sustainable Access to Markets and Resources for Innovative Delivery of Healthcare.
Category : Miscellaneous
19.
Former Chief of the Indian Army, General S F Rodrigues has passed away. He had also served as the Governor of which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
General S F Rodrigues, who had served as Chief of the Indian Army from 1990 to 1993 passes away at the age of 88 years. General Sunith Francis Rodrigues was also the Governor of Punjab from 2004 to 2010.
Category : State
20.
What is the name of India's automatic train collision protection system?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Railways tested 'Kavach', an automatic train collision protection system by making two trains hurtle towards each other at full speed today, one with the Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and another with Railway Board chairman on board.
Category : Miscellaneous
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