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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 12, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Who won the inaugural Miami Grand Prix in 2022?
Valtteri Bottas
Sebastian Vettel
Charles Leclerc
Max Verstappen
Answer: Option
Explanation:
F1 world champion Max Verstappen has won the inaugural Miami Grand Prix for Red Bull after defeating the Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc.

2.
The first-of-its-kind EV charging station powered by bio-gas was inaugurated in which city?
Mumbai
Noida
Bangalore
Indore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mumbai has received its first biogas-powered electric vehicle charging station near Haji Ali.

3.
Which country has proposed a "European Political Community" for countries hopeful of joining the European Union?
France
Germany
UK
Italy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
French President Emmanuel Macron suggested building a broader political community of democratic states around the European Union.

4.
Which company has become the first Indian company to record annual revenue of more than $100 billion?
Bharat Petroleum
Indian Oil
State Bank of India
Reliance Industries
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reliance Industries become the first Indian company to record annual revenue of more than a whopping $100 billion.

5.
The first Centre of Excellence for Khadi will open in which city?
Hyderabad
Pune
New Delhi
Bengaluru
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Narayan Rane will inaugurate the first Centre of Excellence for Khadi in New Delhi.

6.
Who received the British Honour 'MBE' for his service during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Sanjay Waliya
Vipin Chandra
Guruswamy Krishnamoorthy
Ravi Krishan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Guruswamy Krishnamoorthy, CEO of Penlon, a world-class British medical technology firm.

7.
RBI has issued NoC with conditions to the proposal for the voluntary merger of Equitas Holdings Limited and which bank?
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Equitas Small Finance Bank
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
Janalakshmi Small Finance Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has given its nod to Equitas Small Finance Bank and its parent company Equitas Holdings Ltd's merger plan, subject to certain restrictions.

8.
On which date the United Nations is celebrated the second International Day of Argania in 2022?
May 10
May 09
May 07
May 08
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations is being celebrated on 10th May 2022, the second International Day of Argania.

9.
Which country's Carlos Alcaraz Garfia clinched the Men's Singles title at Madrid Open 2022?
USA
Australia
England
Spain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) has clinched the men's singles Madrid Open title 2022 after beating the defending champion Alexander Zverev (Germany).

10.
Abhinav Deshwal has won the gold medal in men's 10m air pistol for India in shooting at which edition of the Deaflympics held in Caxias do Sul, Brazil?
23rd
24th
21st
22nd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Abhinav Deshwal has won the second gold medal for India in shooting at the ongoing 24th Deaflympics in Caxias do Sul, Brazil.

11.
What is the theme of International Day of Argania 2022?
Reimagine. Recreate. Restore.
Only one Earth
Beat Air Pollution
The Argan tree, symbol of resilience
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The day will be celebrated this year under the theme "The Argan tree, symbol of resilience".

12.
Which country launched the "Affordable Connectivity Program" to provide subsidies on internet service to lower-income households?
USA
Australia
China
UK
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States has launched the "Affordable Connectivity Program" to provide subsidies on internet service to lower-income households.

13.
Who has climbed Mt Everest, for the 26th time to set a new world record?
Kami Rita Sherpa
Tenzing Sherpa
Ang Rita Sherpa
Tenzing Norgay
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nepal's legendary climber Kami Rita Sherpa has climbed the Mt Everest, the tallest peak in the world for the 26th time to set a new world record. Leading an 11-member rope fixing team, Kami Rita and his team reached the summit yesterday, breaking his own previous world record.

14.
Which is the first state in the country to offer breakfast in government schools?
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Odisha
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu has become the first state in the country to offer breakfast in government schools, along with the mid-day meal.

15.
Which state/UT's government will provide free sewer connections under the "Mukhyamantri Muft Sewer Connection Yojana"?
Punjab
Haryana
Jammu and Kashmir
Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Delhi govt will provide free sewer connections under the "Mukhyamantri Muft Sewer Connection Yojana".

16.
Which Indian navy fleet has collaborated with Boeing and Air Works?
Sukhoi Su-30
Mirage 2000
MiG-29
P-8I
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Boeing Company to conduct heavy maintenance checks on three Indian Navy P-8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft at Air Works, Hosur, demonstrating the success of the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) campaign.

17.
The fifth Romain Rolland Book Prize - Romain Rolland Book Prize 2022 has been awarded to which Bengali translation of the French novel?
The Immoralist by Andre Gide
The Meursault Investigation
The Stranger by Albert Camus
The Lover by Marguerite Duras
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The fifth Romain Rolland Book Prize - Romain Rolland Book Prize 2022 has been awarded to the Bengali translation of the French novel "Meursault, contre-enquete" (The Meursault Investigation).

18.
Who has broken a 30-year-old record of Bahadur Prasad in 5000m, setting a new national record with a timing of 13:25.65?
Serpa Sanjay Thapa
Bahadur Prasad
Avinash Sable
Veer Singh Rana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's Avinash Sable broke a 30-year-old record of Bahadur Prasad in 5000m, setting a new national record with a timing of 13:25.65 at the Sound Running Track meet in San Juan Capistrano, USA.

19.
Who has released a book titled 'INDO-PAK WAR 1971- Reminiscences of Air Warriors'?
Ramnath Govind
Narendra Modi
Rajnath Singh
Amit Shah
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has released a book titled 'INDO-PAK WAR 1971- Reminiscences of Air Warriors' at the 37th Air Chief Marshal PC Lal Memorial Lecture organized by the Air Force Association in New Delhi, Delhi.

20.
Who won the Sunway Formentera Open chess tournament.?
Koneru Humpy
G. Akash
D Gukesh
Harika Dronavalli
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh has emerged as champion in the 1st Sunway Formentera Open 2022 chess tournament in Punta Prima.