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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 14, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which country has been elected as the new Chair of the AAEA for 2022-2024?
China
India
Brazil
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has been unanimously elected as the new Chair of the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) for 2022-2024 at the meeting of the Executive Board and General Assembly in Manila, Philippines.

2.
'Utkarsh Samaroh' event has been held in which state to celebrate the achievement of four state government schemes?
West Bengal
Bihar
Madhya Pradesh
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address 'Utkarsh Samaroh' in Bharuch, Gujarat.

3.
The International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) is being celebrated every year on which date?
May 12
May 10
May 14
May 15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) is being celebrated on 12 May.

4.
Which organization has launched AIM-PRIME Playbook with Atal Innovation Mission to help academicians launch deep-tech spin-offs?
IIT Delhi
IIT Kharagpur
IIT Madras
NITI Aayog
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NITI Aayog's AIM has released the AIM-PRIME Playbook to assist academics at the Dr. Ambedkar International Center in New Delhi.

5.
'Tomato Flu', which has been seen in the news, is endemic to which state?
Tamil Nadu
Odisha
Kerala
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tomato flu is affecting children below the age of five in Kerala.

6.
Who has been conferred with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal for his distinguished service of exceptional order at a defence investiture ceremony?
Manoj Pande
Joginder Jaswant Singh
Bipin Rawat
Dalbir Singh Suhag
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Army Chief General Manoj Pande was conferred with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal for his distinguished service of exceptional order at a defence investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

7.
Which country became the first Asian country to join in NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence?
China
South Korea
Bangladesh
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Korea became the first Asian country to join in North Atlantic Treaty Organization Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence.

8.
India's first EV charging station powered by bio-gas has been inaugurated in which city?
Delhi
Chennai
Mumbai
Surat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first EV charging station powered by bio-gas has inaugurated in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

9.
What is the theme of the International Nurses Day 2022?
Health For All
Nursing the World to Health
Nurses: A Voice to Lead - A vision for future healthcare
Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for this year's Nurses' Day is "Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health".

10.
India's first CoEK to be inaugurated in which state/UT?
New Delhi
Kerala
Goa
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Narayan Rane, will inaugurate the Centre for Excellence for Khadi in New Delhi.

11.
A prominent crossing in Ayodhya will be developed and named after which personality?
BS Yediyurappa
Siddharoodha Swamiji
Lata Mangeshkar
Shivkumar Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A prominent crossing in Ayodhya will be developed and named after legendary singer Bharat Ratna late Lata Mangeshkar who passed away on February 6 this year.

12.
May 12 is being celebrated as International Nurses' Day across the world to honour the services of nurses. It is the birth anniversary of whom?
Mary Eliza Mahoney
Florence Nightingale
Clara Barton
Margaret Sanger
Answer: Option
Explanation:
May 12 is being celebrated as International Nurses' Day across the world to honour the services of nurses. It is the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale.

13.
The United Nations designated is being celebrated on which date?
May 11
May 12
May 10
May 13
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations designated 12 May the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) to raise global awareness on how to protect plant health.

14.
'Katalin Novak' has elected as the first female and youngest President of which country?
Romania
Finland
Poland
Hungary
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Katalin Eva Novak is a Hungarian politician serving as the current president of Hungary.

15.
Who has been conferred with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal for his distinguished service of exceptional order at a defence investiture ceremony?
Bipin Rawat
Joginder Jaswant Singh
Manoj Pande
Dalbir Singh Suhag
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Army Chief General Manoj Pande was conferred with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal for his distinguished service of exceptional order at a defence investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

16.
Which edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships has kick-started in Istanbul, Turkey?
12th
14th
13th
11th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships was kick-started in Istanbul, Turkey.

17.
India's first Amrit Sarovar has been inaugurated in which state?
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first Amrit Sarovar has been inaugurated in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.

18.
Scientists have discovered almost 35 million years old rare snake fossil from which state/UT?
Mizoram
Arunachal Pradesh
Ladakh
Sikkim
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Scientists have discovered a fossil of a rare Madtsoiidae snake from the molasse deposits of Ladakh Himalaya.

19.
Prasar Bharati has signed an MoU on cooperation and collaboration in Broadcasting with ORTM in which country?
Madagascar
Ethiopia
Tanzania
Mozambique
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prasar Bharati signed an MoU on cooperation and collaboration in Broadcasting with ORTM (Office de la Radio et de la Television) in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo.