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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 13, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which state/UT has launched the second phase of the Ladli Laxmi scheme (Ladli Laxmi scheme-2.0) to encourage girl children?
Ladakh
Himachal Pradesh
Assam
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the second phase of the Ladli Laxmi scheme (Ladli Laxmi scheme-2.0).

2.
What is the theme of National Technology Day 2022?
Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future
Science for Nation Building
Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for Sustainable Future
Science for People and People for Science
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for National Technology Day 2022 is "Integrated Approach in Science and technology for sustainable future".

3.
John Lee Ka-Chiu elected as which country's next Chief Executive?
South Korea
Singapore
Mauritius
Hong Kong
Answer: Option
Explanation:
John Lee Ka-Chiu has been confirmed as Hong Kong's next chief executive.

4.
World's Largest Glass Bottom Bridge has opened in which country?
Vietnam
Japan
China
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World's Largest Glass Bottom Bridge has opened in Vietnam.

5.
Which is the first Asian country to join NATO's cyber defence group?
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
India
South Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Korea's National Intelligence Service became the first in Asia to join NATO's cyber defence group.

6.
India has reduced the COVID Booster dose time gap to how many months for international travellers?
6 months
7 months
5 month
3 months
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Those travelling abroad can now get their COVID Booster dose 3 months after their second dose instead of waiting to complete 9 months.

7.
India is considering signing a PTA with which nation?
Uzbekistan
Oman
Israel
Hungary
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal informed that India has considered entering into a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Oman.

8.
Who took charge as Vice-Chair at Denmark-based MACN?
Unnikrishnan Nair
Vikram Dev Dutt
Dileep Sanghani
Rajesh Unni
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Captain Rajesh Unni, Founder and CEO of Synergy Group.

9.
Rodrigo Chaves has been sworn in as the President of which country?
Norway
Sweden
Costa Rica
Denmark
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rodrigo Chaves, Costa Rica's new president, has been sworn in, promising to tackle corruption and rebuild the country's economy.

10.
Which Indian architect has been conferred with the prestigious Royal Gold Medal 2022?
Brinda Somaya
Sheila Sri Prakash
Hafeez Contractor
Balkrishna Doshi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Veteran architect Balkrishna Doshi has been conferred the prestigious Royal Gold Medal 2022.

11.
Who has launched the one-of-its-kind literary initiative Kalam website of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation?
Amit Shah
Om Birla
Rajnath Singh
Narendra Modi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lok Sabha (LS) Speaker, Om Birla has launched the one-of-its-kind literary initiative Kalam website of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) to support and encourage vernacular literature.

12.
The Sawa Lake, a biodiverse wetland seen in the news, is located in which country?
Iraq
Sri Lanka
Afghanistan
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Sawa Lake, a biodiverse wetland situated near the city of Samawa, Iraq has disappeared mainly due to human activity and climate change.

13.
National Technology Day is being celebrated on which date?
May 11
May 13
May 10
May 12
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Technology Day is being celebrated every year on 11th May across the country. National Technology Day has significant historical importance in India.

14.
International Nurses Day is celebrated on which date?
May 12
May 15
May 13
May 11
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Nurses Day is being celebrated every year on May 12 to honour and celebrate the contributions of the nurses everywhere.

15.
Who has been named as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India?
Rajiv Kumar
Sushil Mehta
Rajiv Mehta
Sanjiv Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner by the President of India. He will take charge of the office.

16.
Who will chair the Advisory Committee for ESG related matters in the securities market, constituted by SEBI?
Sunil Bajpai
Navneet Munot
Gurumoorthy Mahalingam
Chandra Prakash Goyal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The committee will be chaired by Navneet Munot, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HDFC Mutual Fund.

17.
Which nation will host the 2027 SEA Games?
Maldives
Indonesia
Malaysia
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Malaysia will host the 2027 SEA Games, while Singapore will host the 2029 edition.

18.
Which company has indigenously built Swathi weapon-locating radars?
HAL
BEL
DRDO
BDL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Army is planning to buy 12 Swathi Weapon Locating Radars indigenously developed by the DRDO. It will help the forces to know the exact location of the artillery guns fired by the enemy.

19.
'Experience Studio on Drones', has been launched at which organization?
DRDO
NITI Aayog
New Space India
ISRO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia launched an Experience Studio on Drones at NITI Aayog.