Current Affairs - Current Affairs

Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 27, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Who has been named under the Leaders category in the world's 100 most influential people of 2022 by TIME magazine?
Khurram Parvez
Neeta Ambani
Ratan Tata
Narendra Modi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Three Indians have found their names on the list. According to TIME's website, Gautam Adani, Karuna Nundy and Khurram Parvez are among the 100 most influential people of 2022. The list has other names like Mila Kunis, Zendaya, Joe Biden, Volodymyr Zelensky, Tim Cook and Xi Jinping.

2.
Which state government has signed MoUs worth 30,000 crore rupees with 23 companies from different parts of the world at the World Economic Forum in Davos?
West Bengal
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Maharashtra Government has signed MoUs worth 30,000 crore rupees with 23 companies from different parts of the world at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

3.
What is the theme of the 'Swachh Survekshan - SS-2023'?
Waste to Wealth
Grey Water Management
Jan Bhagidhari
Jan Andolan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Designed with the theme of 'Waste to Wealth' as its driving philosophy, Swachh Survekshan- 2023 is curated towards achieving circularity in waste management.

4.
Which state Government and BPCL inked MoU for renewable energy projects?
UP
Assam
Uttarakhand
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An MoU has been signed between the Uttarakhand government and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) for the promotion of the renewable energy industry.

5.
How many digits are in the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) number?
16
15
12
14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ABHA mobile application enables an individual to create an ABHA address (username@abdm), an easy to remember username that can be linked with the 14 digits randomly generated ABHA number.

6.
In which state and union territory the first Lavender festival has been organized?
Delhi
Haryana
Punjab
Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) has organized a festival to promote Lavender on 25-26 May at Bhaderwah (Doda district) in Jammu and Kashmir.

7.
'Global Collaboration Village' is the new initiative of which organisation?
NITI Aayog
World Economic Forum
Asian Development Bank
International Monetary Fund
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new virtual Global Collaboration Village located inside the metaverse was launched today by the World Economic Forum at its annual meeting Davos.

8.
World Thyroid Day is being celebrated on which date?
May 25
May 21
May 24
May 23
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Thyroid Day is being celebrated on May 25 to promote awareness and understanding of thyroid diseases, their symptoms, prevention, and treatments.

9.
Who has been awarded the Sangita Kalanidhi award for the year 2021 by Music Academy?
Tiruvarur Bhakthavathsalam
Vijayalakshmi
Neyveli R Santanagopalan
Lalgudi GJR Krishnan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Sangita Kalanidhi award 2021 will be given to eminent mridangam artiste Tiruvarur Bhakthavathsalam.

10.
Which state celebrated the 4th Edition of State-Level Shirui Lily Festival 2022?
Himachal Pradesh
Tripura
Sikkim
Manipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Manipur, the 4th Edition of State-Level Shirui Lily Festival 2022 has begun.

11.
United Nations is being celebrated "International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories" from which week?
May 23 to 29
May 25 to 31
May 22 to 28
May 24 to 30
Answer: Option
Explanation:
United Nations is observing "International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories" from May 25 to 31.

12.
Who has been named under the Titans category in the world's 100 most influential people of 2022 by TIME magazine?
Khurram Parvez
Karuna Nundy
Gautam Adani
Khurram Parvez
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Adani has been named under the Titans category along with the likes of Apple CEO Tim Cook and American host Oprah Winfrey, Nundy.

13.
Which state/UT government has undertaken a unique initiative of using robots for extinguishing fires by inducting two robots in their firefighting fleet?
Delhi
Chandigarh
Lakshadweep
Puducherry
Answer: Option
Explanation:
By inducting the two robots into Delhi's firefighting fleets, the firefighters would be able to extinguish fires easily in narrow streets, warehouses, basements, stairs, and forests and enter places like oil and chemical tankers and factories.

14.
Which Union Minister has participated in the 7th meeting of BRICS Culture Ministers?
Smriti Irani
Nirmala Sitharaman
Rajnath Singh
Meenakshi Lekhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi participated in the 7th BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting via video conference, which has organized by the People's Republic of China and attended by all BRICS member states.

15.
Which bank has announced the launch of Real Time Xpress Credit on its internet banking platform, which allows eligible customers to get personal loans?
Federal Bank
State Bank of India
RBL Bank
ICICI Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the launch of Real Time Xpress Credit on its YONO platform which allows eligible customers to get personal loans of up to Rs 35 lakh.

16.
Who has been awarded the Sangita Kalanidhi award for the year 2021 by Music Academy?
Lalgudi GJR Krishnan
Vijayalakshmi
Neyveli R Santanagopalan
Tiruvarur Bhakthavathsalam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Sangita Kalanidhi award 2021 will be given to eminent mridangam artiste Tiruvarur Bhakthavathsalam.

17.
JSW One Platforms, an e-commerce venture by JSW Group, has appointed whom as Chief Executive Officer?
Raunak Singh
Rashmi Desai
Gaurav Sachdeva
Dinkar Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
JSW One Platforms, an e-commerce venture by JSW Group, has appointed Gaurav Sachdeva as CEO.

18.
In the World Air Power Index 2022, which country has topped?
Chinese Aviation based armed forces (PLAAF)
Israeli Aviation based armed forces
United States Air Force (USAF)
Japan Air Self-Preservation Power (JASDF)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chinese Aviation based armed forces (PLAAF), Japan Air Self-Preservation Power (JASDF), Israeli Aviation based armed forces, and French Air and Space Power.

19.
Which bank has partnered with Retailio to launch a new range of co-branded credit cards primarily targeted at chemists and pharmacies in the merchant segment?
Yes Bank
ICICI Bank
HDFC Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
HDFC bank partnered with Retailio to launch a new range of co-branded credit cards primarily targeted at chemists and pharmacies in the merchant segment.

20.
Indian Railways and which IIT institute have tied up to develop India's first Hyperloop?
IIT Madras
IIT Bombay
IIT Kolkata
IIT Kanpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Railways has announced that it is going to collaborate with IIT Madras for the development of the Hyperloop system built in India.