Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Who won the inaugural Miami Grand Prix in 2022?
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.
Category : Sports
2.
The first-of-its-kind EV charging station powered by bio-gas was inaugurated in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mumbai has received its first biogas-powered electric vehicle charging station near Haji Ali.
Category : National
3.
Which country has proposed a "European Political Community" for countries hopeful of joining the European Union?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
French President Emmanuel Macron suggested building a broader political community of democratic states around the European Union.
Category : International
4.
Which company has become the first Indian company to record annual revenue of more than $100 billion?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reliance Industries become the first Indian company to record annual revenue of more than a whopping $100 billion.
Category : National
5.
The first Centre of Excellence for Khadi will open in which city?
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.
Category : National
6.
Who received the British Honour 'MBE' for his service during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Guruswamy Krishnamoorthy, CEO of Penlon, a world-class British medical technology firm.
Category : Awards and Honours
7.
RBI has issued NoC with conditions to the proposal for the voluntary merger of Equitas Holdings Limited and which 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.
Category : Banking
8.
On which date the United Nations is celebrated the second International Day of Argania in 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations is being celebrated on 10th May 2022, the second International Day of Argania.
Category : Important Days
9.
Which country's Carlos Alcaraz Garfia clinched the Men's Singles title at Madrid Open 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) has clinched the men's singles Madrid Open title 2022 after beating the defending champion Alexander Zverev (Germany).
Category : International
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?
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.
Category : Sports
11.
What is the theme of International Day of Argania 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The day will be celebrated this year under the theme "The Argan tree, symbol of resilience".
Category : Important Days
12.
Which country launched the "Affordable Connectivity Program" to provide subsidies on internet service to lower-income households?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States has launched the "Affordable Connectivity Program" to provide subsidies on internet service to lower-income households.
Category : International
13.
Who has climbed Mt Everest, for the 26th time to set a new world record?
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.
Category : Sports
14.
Which is the first state in the country to offer breakfast in government schools?
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.
Category : State
15.
Which state/UT's government will provide free sewer connections under the "Mukhyamantri Muft Sewer Connection Yojana"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Delhi govt will provide free sewer connections under the "Mukhyamantri Muft Sewer Connection Yojana".
Category : State
16.
Which Indian navy fleet has collaborated with Boeing and Air Works?
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.
Category : Defence
17.
The fifth Romain Rolland Book Prize - Romain Rolland Book Prize 2022 has been awarded to which Bengali translation of the French novel?
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).
Category : Awards and Honours
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?
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.
Category : Sports
19.
Who has released a book titled 'INDO-PAK WAR 1971- Reminiscences of Air Warriors'?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
20.
Who won the Sunway Formentera Open chess tournament.?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh has emerged as champion in the 1st Sunway Formentera Open 2022 chess tournament in Punta Prima.
Category : Sports
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