Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 30-foot-tall bronze statue of Alluri Sitarama Raju at Bhimavaram in Andhra Pradesh recently. Alluri Sitarama Raju was associated with which of the following?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rampa or Manyam Rebellion of 1922 continued in the form of a guerrilla war until May 1924, when Raju, the charismatic 'Manyam Veerudu' or Hero of Jungle, was finally captured and executed.
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
Which actor has claimed that he has faced blindness disorder?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Brad Pitt revealed that he thinks he has a rare face blindness disorder called prosopagnosia.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Who has won gold medals at the inaugural Elorda Cup in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reigning Youth World Boxing champions Alfiya Pathan and Gitika have won gold medals at the Elorda Cup in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.
Category : Awards and Honours
4.
Greenko has signed an MoU with which IIT to launch India's first dedicated school for sustainable science and technology?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renewable energy major Greenko and IIT Hyderabad have signed an MoU to launch India's first dedicated school for sustainable science and technology.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Who is popularly known as Payyoli Express?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Popularly known as the Payyoli Express or the Queen of Indian track and field, PT Usha is one of India's most iconic sportspersons.
Category : Persons
6.
Fields Medal, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with which field?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Fields Medal is also described as the Nobel Prize in mathematics. Ukrainian mathematician Maryna Viazovska, who works in Switzerland, was named as one of four recipients of the 2022 Fields Medal.
Category : Miscellaneous
7.
Which state topped the Ranking Index for implementation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Among the 20 big states and Union Territories (UTs), Odisha topped the index followed by Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, while Goa was the last.
Category : State
8.
Dr Rajendra Prasad Memorial Award, which was recently announced, is associated with which field?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced the setting up of Dr Rajendra Prasad Memorial Award in public administration in the field of academic excellence.
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
Who is expected to become India's new G20 Sherpa?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant is expected to be appointed as India's new G20 Sherpa, succeeding Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goel who has been tasked with other pressing duties.
Category : Persons
10.
India recorded its fastest growth in 11 years in the services industry in which month?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's services industry expanded at the fastest rate in over eleven years in June 2022 amid strong demand.
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
What is the name of the one-stop portal for all CBSE exam activities launched by the CBSE Board?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The CBSE Board launched a portal called 'Pariksha Sangam', a one-stop portal for all CBSE board exam activities.
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
Veteran Bengali film director Tarun Majumdar passed away. In which year did he receive the Padma Shri Award?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tarun Majumdar was the recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri Award in 1990.
Category : Obituary
13.
Which city was ranked first in India in the EIU 'Global Liveability Index 2022'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Five Indian cities- Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmadabad and Bangalore were included in the list. Delhi was ranked the best at 140.
Category : National
14.
Which organization recently conducted the maiden flight of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the Maiden flight of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator from Aeronautical Test Range at Chitradurga in Karnataka.
Category : Miscellaneous
15.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Digital India Week 2022. What is the theme of Digital India Week 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of Digital India Week 2022 is Catalyzing New India's Techade.
Category : Miscellaneous
16.
Tata Power has signed an MoU with which state to invest about Rs 3,000 crore to set up the solar cell, and module manufacturing unit in the state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tata Power has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu Government to invest about Rs 3,000 crore for setting up a greenfield 4GW Solar Cell and 4GW Solar Module manufacturing plant in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu.
Category : State
17.
Which country's Prime Minister has stepped down?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Boris Johnson has resigned as leader of Britain's Conservative party, paving the way for the selection of a UK new Prime Minister.
Category : International
18.
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of IKEA?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Murali Iyer has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer IKEA (part of Ingka Group), the Swedish home furnishings retailer's India business.
Category : Persons
19.
Which Union Minister has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Minority Affairs?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union minister Smriti Irani took additional charge of the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Category : Miscellaneous
20.
Scientists have discovered a large ozone hole over which region?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The new ozone hole was discovered over the tropics, the area between the tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn, and has reportedly been there for over 30 years.
Category : Miscellaneous
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