Exercise :: July 22, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- July 22, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | Who will head the committee constituted by the centre on MSP? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The central government has constituted a committee under the chairmanship of former agriculture secretary Sanjay Agarwal to make Minimum Support Price (MSP) more effective and transparent.
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| 2. | Who has won India's first-ever gold medal in the men's skeet finals at ISSF World Cup? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Veteran Indian shooter Mairaj Ahmed Khan created history by winning India's first-ever ISSF World Cup gold medal in the men's skeet shooting final in Changwon, South Korea.
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| 3. | India has signed a pact with which country for the reintroduction of cheetahs? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: India signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Namibia for the reintroduction of cheetahs in the country.
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| 4. | Who has unveiled 'SPRINT Challenges', during the NIIO seminar 'Swavlamban' in New Delhi? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: PM Narendra Modi has addressed the NIIO (Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation) Seminar 'Swavlamban at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.
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| 5. | The 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in which country? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, United States.
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| 6. | Which state has topped Niti Aayog's India Innovation Index 2022 major states? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Karnataka has topped Niti Aayog's India Innovation Index 2022 among major states, while Telangana has been placed second and Haryana third.
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| 7. | Who has been elected as the new President of Sri Lanka? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The six-time Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was elected as the new Sri Lankan President.
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| 8. | Who has taken over as the India BCCI ethics officer and ombudsman? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Former Supreme Court judge, Vineet Saran has taken over as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ethics officer and ombudsman.
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| 9. | What was India's rank on Henley Passport Index 2022? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: India has been ranked 87th in the Henley Passport Index 2022 with visa-free access to 60 countries.
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| 10. | Which city/ UT has topped the India Innovation Index 2022 among UT and city-states? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Chandigarh has topped among the UT and city-states in the NITI Aayog's India Innovation Index 2022.
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| 11. | Which state has become India's first one to connect a Vehicle location tracking device to the emergency response support system? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Himachal Pradesh has become India's first state to connect the Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) with the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS).
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| 12. | Which country will host Asian Games in 2023? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The postponed 19th edition of the Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23- October 8, 2023.
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| 13. | The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of an MoU in the field of Judicial Cooperation with which country? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the Judicial Service Commission of the Maldives in the field of Judicial Cooperation.
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| 14. | Indian Economy is expected to expand by how much in FY 2022-23, as per latest FICCI Survey? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) released its quarterly survey. The Indian economy is expected to expand 7% in fiscal 2022/23, slower than a previous estimate of 7.4% and the central bank's 7.2% projection, according to a survey by India's leading industry body.
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| 15. | Which bank has been named the 2022 'World's Best SME Bank' by Euromoney for the second time? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: DBS Bank has been recognized as the 'World's Best SME Bank' by Euromoney for the second time (the first time in 2018).
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| 16. | Former Army Training Command chief Lt Gen Retd has been appointed as a member of the UPSC in July 2022. Who is the chairman of UPSC? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Manoj Soni is the Chairman of Union Public Service Commission of India since 2022. Former Army Training Command chief Lt Gen Raj Shukla (Retd) has been appointed as a member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Department of Personnel and Training informed.
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| 17. | Which ministry has launched 'Repos Pay', a 'Mobile Electric Charging' platform and 'Phy-gital', a Fintech platform at the 'Fueling India 2022'? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Union Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Narayan Rane has launched 'Repos Pay - a 'Mobile Electric Charging' platform and 'Phy-gital' - a Fintech Platform at the 'Fuelling India 2022' event in Mumbai.
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| 18. | Who has partnered with BCG for its decarbonization and sustainability agenda? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: JSW Steel has partnered with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) for its decarbonisation and sustainability agenda.
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| 19. | Which state government presents Mother Teresa Memorial Award to Dia Mirza & Afroz Shah? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) National Goodwill Ambassador Ms Dia Mirza, and Environmental Activist Mr Afroz Shah were felicitated with the prestigious Mother Teresa Memorial Awards for Social Justice 2021 by Maharashtra Govt.
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| 20. | Which country has the most powerful passport in the world, as per Henley Passport Index 2022? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Japan has the most powerful passport in the world as per Henley Passport Index 2022 from Henley & Partners.
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