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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • July 14, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
When is the first leader's I2U2 Summit been held?
July 16
July 15
July 14
July 13
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first Leaders' Summit of I2U2 was held virtually on July 14, 2022.

2.
What is the name of the newest airline in India, which has received the AOC from the aviation regulator DCGA?
Alliance Air
Air India Express
Vistara Airlines
Akasa Air
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Billionaire investor Rakesh Juhunjhunwala-owned, Akasa Air has been cleared for take-off.

3.
Sri Lankan President fled to which country amid massive protests?
India
Mauritius
Maldives
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flew out of the country to the Maldives along with his wife.

4.
Who has won the gold medal in the 100 m sprint in Finland?
Bhagwani Devi
Saraswati Saha
Shiny Abraham
Hamida Banu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
94-year-old Bhagwani Devi from India wins the gold medal in 100 m sprint in Finland.

5.
NHAI and Maharashtra Metro achieved a world record for constructing the longest double-decker viaduct of length how many in Nagpur?
3.34 km
3.14 km
3.04 km
3.24 km
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) & Maharashtra Metro achieved a world record for constructing the longest double-decker (3.14 km) viaduct in Nagpur.

6.
International Rock Day is being celebrated on which date?
July 14
July 13
July 11
July 12
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Rock Day is a day to celebrate the very essence of life - rocks - and is celebrated on July 13 every year.

7.
CBI joined Interpol's ICSE database making India which number country to connect to it?
67th
65th
68th
66th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The CBI, which is India's nodal agency for Interpol matters, joined the database making India the 68th country to connect to it.

8.
Taliban will sign a security agreement with which nation?
Qatar
Kazakhstan
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Taliban is now willing to sign a security agreement with Qatar.

9.
Uni-verse is the Metaverse Virtual Lounge of which bank?
State Bank of India
City Union Bank
Punjab National Bank
Union Bank of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Bank Of India launched MetaVerse Lounge & Open Banking Sandbox Environment.

10.
Paper Bag Day is being celebrated on which date?
July 10
July 12
July 11
July 13
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Paper Bag Day is celebrated on July 12 every year to promote the utilisation of paper bags and reduce the use of plastic bags.

11.
Who has won the Gijon Chess Masters 2022?
D. Gukesh
Raja Rithvik
Sankalp Gupta
Harshit Raja
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's D. Gukesh won the Gijon Chess Masters, with eight points out of nine rounds.

12.
Who will lead India in Commonwealth Games 2022?
Deepti Sharma
Smriti Mandhana
Shafali Verma
Harmanpreet Kaur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Harmanpreet Kaur has been named captain of the Indian women's cricket team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, UK.

13.
The European Union has given final approval to which country to join the euro currency in 2023?
Monaco
Croatia
Vatican City
Ukraine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The finance ministers of the European Union gave final approval to Croatia to adopt the euro single currency.

14.
Who has launched a book in Gujarati 'Swadhinata Sangram Na Surviro'?
Amit Shah
Narendra Modi
Smriti Irani
Meenakshi Lekhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi has launched a book in Gujarati commemorating the contributions of freedom fighters at a function.

15.
Buck Moon 2022 be visible on which date?
July 13
July 18
July 17
July 15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A supermoon, also known as a buck supermoon, will be visible to the naked eye on July 13, 2022.

16.
Which state government has earmarked the externally aided projects to make investments in early childhood education programmes?
Meghalaya
Tripura
Assam
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has announced Government that the government has earmarked Rs 300 crore from the externally aided projects to make an investment in early childhood education programmes.

17.
'State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2022' report has been released by which organisation?
NITI Aayog
U.N. Agencies
World Economic Forum
World Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2022 report was issued by U.N. agencies: FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO.

18.
The Ministry of Mines has organized which edition of the National Conclave on Mines and Minerals in New Delhi?
5th
3rd
6th
4th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Mines has organized the 6th edition of the National Conclave on Mines and Minerals in New Delhi.

19.
Who is the new acting President of Sri Lanka?
Jagath Kodithuwakku
Ranil Wickremesinghe
Shavendra Silva
Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been appointed acting president after incumbent President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country.

20.
Twitter has hired a top law firm to charge legal action against Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on his decision to terminate the how many billion takeover deal?
$64 billion
$54 billion
$34 billion
$44 billion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Twitter has hired a top law firm to charge legal action against Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on his decision to terminate the $44 billion takeover deal.