Current Affairs - 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?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the second phase of the Ladli Laxmi scheme (Ladli Laxmi scheme-2.0).
Category : State
2.
What is the theme of National Technology Day 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for National Technology Day 2022 is "Integrated Approach in Science and technology for sustainable future".
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
John Lee Ka-Chiu elected as which country's next Chief Executive?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
John Lee Ka-Chiu has been confirmed as Hong Kong's next chief executive.
Category : International
4.
World's Largest Glass Bottom Bridge has opened in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World's Largest Glass Bottom Bridge has opened in Vietnam.
Category : International
5.
Which is the first Asian country to join NATO's cyber defence group?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Korea's National Intelligence Service became the first in Asia to join NATO's cyber defence group.
Category : International
6.
India has reduced the COVID Booster dose time gap to how many months for international travellers?
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.
Category : National
7.
India is considering signing a PTA with which nation?
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.
Category : International
8.
Who took charge as Vice-Chair at Denmark-based MACN?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Captain Rajesh Unni, Founder and CEO of Synergy Group.
Category : Persons
9.
Rodrigo Chaves has been sworn in as the President of which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rodrigo Chaves, Costa Rica's new president, has been sworn in, promising to tackle corruption and rebuild the country's economy.
Category : International
10.
Which Indian architect has been conferred with the prestigious Royal Gold Medal 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Veteran architect Balkrishna Doshi has been conferred the prestigious Royal Gold Medal 2022.
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
Who has launched the one-of-its-kind literary initiative Kalam website of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
The Sawa Lake, a biodiverse wetland seen in the news, is located in which country?
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.
Category : International
13.
National Technology Day is being celebrated on which date?
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.
Category : Important Days
14.
International Nurses Day is celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Nurses Day is being celebrated every year on May 12 to honour and celebrate the contributions of the nurses everywhere.
Category : Important Days
15.
Who has been named as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India?
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.
Category : Persons
16.
Who will chair the Advisory Committee for ESG related matters in the securities market, constituted by SEBI?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The committee will be chaired by Navneet Munot, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HDFC Mutual Fund.
Category : Persons
17.
Which nation will host the 2027 SEA Games?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Malaysia will host the 2027 SEA Games, while Singapore will host the 2029 edition.
Category : International
18.
Which company has indigenously built Swathi weapon-locating radars?
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.
Category : Defence
19.
'Experience Studio on Drones', has been launched at which organization?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia launched an Experience Studio on Drones at NITI Aayog.
Category : Miscellaneous
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