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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • July 23, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which state ranked first in the utilisation of funds under the government's flagship Smart City Mission?
Uttar Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu topped the list of states so far as utilisation of funds under the government's flagship Smart City Mission is concerned.

2.
National Flag Day is being celebrated on which date?
June 23
July 22
July 20
July 23
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is celebrating National Flag Day on July 22nd to commemorate the adoption of the Indian tricolour.

3.
PM Modi has urged citizens to hoist the national flag at their homes on which day under the Har Ghar Tiranga movement?
August 13-15
August 12-16
August 11-20
August 14-15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to hoist the national flag of India at their homes and offices between August 13 and 15 to strengthen the Har Ghar Tiranga Movement.

4.
World Bank cleared USD how many Billion loan for PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission?
$4 Billion
$5 Billion
$2 Billion
$1 Billion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Bank clears US$1 billion loan for PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission.

5.
Droupadi Murmu had served as the 9th Governor of which state between 2015 and 2021?
Telangana
Bihar
Jharkhand
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Droupadi Murmu served as the 9th Governor of Jharkhand between 2015 and 2021.

6.
Which bank has approved a proposal to raise Rs 20,000 crore in debt to fund business growth?
Federal Bank
HDFC Bank
Axis Bank
IndusInd Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Private lender IndusInd Bank board has approved a proposal to raise Rs 20,000 crore in debt to fund business growth.

7.
The Asia Cup 2022 will be shifted to which nation from Sri Lanka?
Australia
South Africa
UAE
Oman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly confirmed that the Asia Cup 2022 will be shifted from Sri Lanka to the UAE.

8.
Morgan Stanley has sharply lowered India's GDP growth forecast for 2023 to how many percent?
7.4%
7.3%
7.2%
7.1%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
American brokerage Morgan Stanley cut its FY23 real GDP expansion estimate for India by 0.40 percent to 7.2 per cent.

9.
Which world leader has tested positive for COVID-19?
Joe Biden
Justin Trudeau
Boris Johnson
Vladimir Putin
Answer: Option
Explanation:
US President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19. He is experiencing a runny nose, fatigue with an occasional dry cough, confirmed physician Dr Kevin O'Connor in a letter to the White House press secretary.

10.
Which country will face early elections after the President dissolved both the chambers of the Parliament?
South Africa
Italy
Zimbabwe
Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Italian President Sergio Mattarella dissolved the two chambers of Parliament in July 2022, calling for early elections in the country.

11.
Who become the world's fourth richest person on Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List?
Gautam Adani
Jeff Bezos
Mukesh Ambani
Bernard Arnault
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gautam Adani has now also become the fourth richest person in the world, leaving behind Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

12.
Who has been appointed as a Whole-time Member of the IBBI for five years?
Jayanti Prasad
Preeti Tiwari
Priyanka Agrawal
Roshi Dixit
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government has appointed, Jayanti Prasad as a Whole-time Member of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) for five years.

13.
13th Petersberg Climate Dialogue has hosted in which city?
Tokyo
Berlin
New Delhi
Paris
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 13th Petersburg Climate Dialogue has concluded in Berlin Germany.

14.
Which company is the first to obtain captive 5G spectrum directly to deploy solutions globally for the parent group?
L&T Tech
Wipro
Infosys
Tech Mahindra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
L&T Tech first to obtain captive 5G spectrum directly.

15.
Who launched 'Repos Pay', a 'Mobile Electric Charging' platform and 'Phy-gital'?
Ministry of Power
Ministry of MSME
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Ministry of Railways
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Narayan Rane launched 'Repos Pay - a 'Mobile Electric Charging' platform and 'Phy-gital' - a Fintech Platform at the 'Fuelling India 2022' event in Mumbai.

16.
Who has been appointed as MD of Rattan India Power?
Brijesh Gupta
Alok Chakrawal
Brijesh Kumar Upadhyay
Srishti Verma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rattan India Power has appointed Brijesh Gupta as managing director.

17.
Who has topped the Forbes Billionaires List 2022?
Bill Gates
Jeff Bezos
Elon Musk
Bernard Arnault
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Elon Musk is the richest person with a $230 billion net worth, followed by Bernard Arnault of Louis Vuitton at the second spot and Amazon's Jeff Bezos at third on the list.

18.
Which General Insurance company has launched 'Pay as you Drive' an add-on feature for motor insurance Own Damage policies?
Edelweiss General Insurance
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance
Go Digit General Insurance
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Go Digit General Insurance is the first insurer to offer a 'pay as you drive' (PAYD) add-on feature for motor insurance own damage (OD) policies.

19.
African Swine Fever has been reported in which southern Indian state?
Kerala
Telangana
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
African Swine Fever (ASF) was reported at a farm in the Wayanad district of Kerala.

20.
Which port has become the first 100 per cent Landlord, Major Port of India, having all berths being operated on the PPP model?
Visakhapatnam Port
Vizag Port
Ennore Port
Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru Port has become the first 100 percent Landlord Major Port of India having all berths being operated on the PPP model.