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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • July 12, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
What is the Theme of World Population Day 2022?
Rights and choices are the answer
A world of 8 billion: Towards a resilient future for all - Harnessing opportunities and ensuring ownership and choices for all
A world of 8 billion: Towards a resilient future for all - Harnessing opportunities and ensuring rights and choices for all
A world of 8 billion: Towards a resilient future for all - Harnessing possibilities and ensuring rights and choices for all
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Population Day 2022 -- The theme for this year is "A world of 8 billion: Towards a resilient future for all - Harnessing opportunities and ensuring rights and choices for all".

2.
Which state topped in delta ranking of Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban mission?
Uttar Pradesh
Jharkhand
Karnataka
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jharkhand has secured the first position in the Delta Ranking for the month of June released by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India under the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission.

3.
Which state government has signed an agreement with Sikkim for easy travel for tourists?
Odisha
Kerala
West Bengal
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The governments of West Bengal and Sikkim have signed an agreement to help tourists travel between the two neighbouring states with ease in a bid to boost tourism.

4.
Which country opened Badminton Tournament 2022?
India
Malaysia
Singapore
Vietnam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2022 Malaysia Open has a badminton tournament that took place at the Axiata Arena.

5.
Who has received the Shiromani Award at NRI World Summit 2022 in the UK?
Michelle Poonawalla
Falguni Shane
Vandana Shiva
Charudutt Mishra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Michelle Poonawalla receives the coveted Shiromani Award at NRI World Summit 2022, United Kingdom.

6.
UN-Habitat World Cities Report 2022 said India's urban population is estimated to stand at 675 million in which year?
2035
2027
2030
2032
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's urban population is estimated to stand at 675 million in 2035, the second-highest behind China's one billion, the UN has said in a report.

7.
Where is the AIDef symposium and exhibition organised?
Dehradun
New Delhi
Hyderabad
Pune
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first-ever 'Artificial Intelligence in Defence' (AIDef) symposium and exhibition in New Delhi.

8.
National Fish Farmers' Day is being celebrated on which date?
July 11
July 09
July 08
July 10
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Fish Farmers Day is being celebrated on 10th July.

9.
Unemployment rate in India rose to how much percent in June?
6.4%
7.8%
7.3%
8.2%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The month of June witnessed a rise in the unemployment rate in India to 7.8 percent of the total workforce from 7.12 per cent in May.

10.
Who has won Wimbledon 2022 Women's Singles Final?
Tatjana Maria
Elena Rybakina
Ons Jabeur
Simona Halep
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Elena Rybakina created history by becoming the first Asian woman to win the Wimbledon title.

11.
Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Tarkash conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise with which country's navy?
France
Japan
Sudan
Oman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Tarkash, visited Djibouti and conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Sudan Navy ships Almazz and Nimer in the Red Sea near the Sudan Naval Base.

12.
Crisil has cut the real GDP growth forecast for India to how much percent in FY23 (FY 2022-2023)?
8.2%
9.1%
7.3%
6.7%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Domestic rating agency Crisil has cut the real GDP growth forecast for India to 7.3 percent in FY23 (FY 2022-2023).

13.
Who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of PokerBaazi?
Mira Rajput
Kareena Kapoor
Ranveer Singh
Shahid Kapoor
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A poker platform, has onboarded actor Shahid Kapoor as its brand ambassador.

14.
Who has won Wimbledon 2022 Men's Singles Final?
Cameron Norrie
Novak Djokovic
Nick Kyrgios
Rafael Nadal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Novak Djokovic won his 7th Wimbledon title and 21st Grand Slam with a four-set win over Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios.

15.
Which country's All-Party Parliamentary Group on Indian Traditional Sciences conferred the Ayurveda Ratna award?
US
UAE
Italy
UK
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UK's All-Party Parliamentary Group on Indian Traditional Sciences (ITSappg) conferred the Ayurveda Ratna award.

16.
World Population Day is being celebrated on which date?
July 11
July 12
July 10
July 09
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Population Day on July 11 is a holiday that's dedicated to focusing on the importance of population issues.

17.
Which bank signed a bancassurance pact with Howrah-based-Paschim Banga Gramin Bank?
LIC
HDFC Life
ICICI Lombard
SBI Life
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A bancassurance agreement has been reached between the Paschim Banga Gramin Bank and SBI Life Insurance.

18.
Tata Power is to spend how many Crore in 5 years on renewables?
Rs.75,000 Cr
Rs.70,000 Cr
Rs.80,000 Cr
Rs.65,000 Cr
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tata Power would spend Rs 75,000 crore in the next five years to expand the capacity of its renewable energy business, Chairman N Chandrasekaran.

19.
What is the GST applied for the sale of the Indian national flag?
5 per cent
18 per cent
0 per cent
12 per cent
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the recent notification by the Finance Ministry, the sale of the Indian national flag is exempt from the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

20.
Which Union Ministry identified and published poems, writings and publications that were banned by the British Government?
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of External Affairs
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Culture
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Culture is the nodal ministry for the 75-week-long Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.