Exercise :: May 16, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- May 16, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | What is the theme for World Migratory Bird Day 2022? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The theme for World Migratory Bird Day 2022 is light pollution.
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| 2. | International Day of Families is being celebrated on which date? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The day of 15th May is being celebrated as International Day of Families every year across the world.
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| 3. | Who has topped the list of Forbes Highest-Paid Athletes 2022 with a reported income of $130 million? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Lionel Messi has topped the list of Forbes Highest-Paid Athletes 2022 with a reported income of $130 million.
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| 4. | Who has defeated Juventus 4-2 after extra time in the Italian Cup final? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Inter Milan defeated Juventus 4-2 after extra time in the Italian Cup final.
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| 5. | Who takes oath as Tripura's chief minister? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Manik Saha has been sworn in as the chief minister of Tripura.
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| 6. | Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and MD of the REC Limited? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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| 7. | India contributes how much amount to Promote the Hindi Language At the UN? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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| 8. | World Migratory Bird Day is being celebrated on which date? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: International Migratory Bird Day is being celebrated on 14 May and 8 October 2022.
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| 9. | What is the theme of International Day of Families 2022? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Theme 2022 for International Day of Families is "Families and Urbanization."
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| 10. | Morgan Stanley downgraded India's growth forecast how much for FY2023? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Morgan Stanley downgraded India's growth forecast to 7.6% from 7.9% for FY2023.
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| 11. | Which bank has launched an online platform, 'Trade nxt', which enables corporate, and MSMEs? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Union Bank of India (UBI) has launched an online platform, 'Trade nxt', which enables corporate, and MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises).
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| 12. | Who has been appointed as CEO & MD of Air India? |
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Answer: Option C 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).
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| 13. | Who has been appointed as President of the CII for the year 2022-23? |
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Answer: Option C 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.
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| 14. | Which country has won the 2022 Thomas Cup title? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: India won its maiden Thomas Cup title and defeated 14-time champion Indonesia 3-0 in the final in Bangkok.
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