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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 16, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
What is the theme for World Migratory Bird Day 2022?
Light pollution
Birds Connect Our World
Unifying our Voices for Bird Conservation
Sing, Fly, Soar - Like a Bird!
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for World Migratory Bird Day 2022 is light pollution.

2.
International Day of Families is being celebrated on which date?
May 13
May 12
May 14
May 15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The day of 15th May is being celebrated as International Day of Families every year across the world.

3.
Who has topped the list of Forbes Highest-Paid Athletes 2022 with a reported income of $130 million?
Lionel Messi
Neymar
Cristiano Ronaldo
LeBron James
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lionel Messi has topped the list of Forbes Highest-Paid Athletes 2022 with a reported income of $130 million.

4.
Who has defeated Juventus 4-2 after extra time in the Italian Cup final?
Inter Milan
Roma
Cagliari Calcio
Fiorentina
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Inter Milan defeated Juventus 4-2 after extra time in the Italian Cup final.

5.
Who takes oath as Tripura's chief minister?
Rajesh Kumar
Satyadeo Narain Arya
Biplab Kumar Deb
Manik Saha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Manik Saha has been sworn in as the chief minister of Tripura.

6.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and MD of the REC Limited?
Pushp Kumar Joshi
Ravinder Singh Dhillon
Puneet Chawla
Alkesh Kumar Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A Navratna company under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, announced it has named Ravinder Singh Dhillon as Chairman and Managing Director of the company.

7.
India contributes how much amount to Promote the Hindi Language At the UN?
USD 600,000
USD 800,000
USD 500,000
USD 700,000
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of India has contributed USD 800,000 to the United Nations(UN) as part of the initiative which aims to enhance public outreach of the organisation in Hindi.

8.
World Migratory Bird Day is being celebrated on which date?
May 15
May 14
May 13
May 12
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Migratory Bird Day is being celebrated on 14 May and 8 October 2022.

9.
What is the theme of International Day of Families 2022?
Families and Climate Action: focus on SDG13
Families and New Technologies
Families, education and well-being
Families and Urbanization
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Theme 2022 for International Day of Families is "Families and Urbanization."

10.
Morgan Stanley downgraded India's growth forecast how much for FY2023?
9.6%
8.6%
6.6%
7.6%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Morgan Stanley downgraded India's growth forecast to 7.6% from 7.9% for FY2023.

11.
Which bank has launched an online platform, 'Trade nxt', which enables corporate, and MSMEs?
Central Bank of India
Bank of Baroda
State Bank of India
Union Bank of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Bank of India (UBI) has launched an online platform, 'Trade nxt', which enables corporate, and MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises).

12.
Who has been appointed as CEO & MD of Air India?
Ayci
Piyush Sharma
Campbell Wilson
Rajesh Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tata Group has appointed the CEO of Singapore Airlines' wholly-owned low-cost subsidiary Scoot Campbell Wilson as Air India's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD).

13.
Who has been appointed as President of the CII for the year 2022-23?
Pawan Munjal
T V Narendran
Sanjiv Bajaj
R Dinesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chairman of Bajaj Finserv Limited, Sanjiv Bajaj has assumed the office of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President for the year 2022-23 after replacing the CEO of Tata Steel, TV Narendran.

14.
Which country has won the 2022 Thomas Cup title?
USA
Indonesia
India
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India won its maiden Thomas Cup title and defeated 14-time champion Indonesia 3-0 in the final in Bangkok.