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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • July 26, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
How many apps have been deleted from the Google Play Store due to the attack of Joker malware?
50
75
100
25
Answer: Option
Explanation:
50 apps have been deleted from the Google Play Store due to the attack of Joker malware.

2.
Which country has launched the 2nd module of its permanent space station?
USA
China
India
South Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China launched the second of three modules to its permanent space station, in one of the final missions needed to complete the orbiting outpost by year's end.

3.
According to the Expat Insider Rankings for 2022, which country topped the list?
Taiwan
Brazil
Indonesia
Mexico
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In 2022, Mexico has the best place for ex-pats, followed by Indonesia and Taiwan, according to the Internations Expat Insider 2022 Report.

4.
World Embryologist Day is being celebrated on which date?
July 26
July 27
July 25
July 24
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Embryologist Day is being celebrated on 25 July.

5.
How much percent GST will be levied on pre-packaged and labelled food items?
8%
12%
5%
7%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Consumers will have to pay 5 per cent GST on pre-packed, labelled food items like atta, paneer and curd with the GST Council's decision coming into force.

6.
Which bank has appointed RS Gandhi as an additional independent director?
ICICI Bank
HDFC Bank
Axis Bank
Yes Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Private sector lender YES Bank on Saturday announced the appointment of Rama Subramaniam Gandhi as an additional independent director of the bank for a period of five years.

7.
Which organisation has launched the Dragon Cargo spacecraft to the space station with the new falcon 9?
Boeing
Neuralink
Blue Origin
SpaceX
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SpaceX's Dragon capsule is once again heading to the International Space Station.

8.
India's first-of-its-kind brain health clinic started in which state?
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Gujarat
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar inaugurated India's brain health clinic in Bengaluru to diagnose, treat, refer and follow up patients with common neurological disorders.

9.
ISRO 'Human Spaceflight Expo' was being inaugurated at which city?
Chennai
Lucknow
Mumbai
Bengaluru
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO Chairman S Somnath along with other senior scientists inaugurated the Human Space Flight Expo in Bengaluru to commemorate the Azadi ki Amrit Mahotsav.

10.
WHO has declared the outbreak of which disease as a 'public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)?
Monkeypox
African swine fever
Tomato Flu
Bird-Flu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Health Organisation has declared the global monkeypox outbreak a 'public health emergency of international concern' (PHEIC).

11.
Which state became the first state in India to have its own internet service?
Gujarat
Kerala
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala is now the first and only state in the country to have its own internet service, according to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who made the announcement.

12.
According to the Expat Insider Rankings for 2022, what is the rank of India?
28
24
36
47
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has been ranked on the 36th position out of the 52 countries on the list, with a high affordability score.

13.
First-Ever 'Made in India' surgical robotic system has been installed at which Institute?
Anand Rishiji Hospital
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute
Dharamshila Cancer Hospital
AIIMS, New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Center, New Delhi (RGCI) have installed the first-ever Made-in-India Surgical Robotic System.

14.
Which tribal community does President-elect Droupadi Murmu belong to?
Santhal
Paraja
Gond
Bonda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Droupadi Murmu, belonging to the Santhali tribe, is all set to become the first woman tribal President of India.

15.
Syngenta India has launched Biodiversity Sensor Project with which institute?
IIT Delhi
IIT Madras
IIT Bombay
IIT Ropar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Syngenta has launched this project in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, Punjab (IIT-R).

16.
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has won which medal in the 2022 World Athletics Championships?
Bronze
Silver
Gold
None of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra scripted another history as he became only the second Indian to win a medal in the World Championships. He has clinched a historic silver medal at the World Athletics Championships 2022.

17.
Soorarai Pottru, which has been declared the 'Best Feature Film' in the 68th National Film Awards, is from which language?
Kannada
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This year, the 'Best Feature Film' award was given to the Tamil film Soorarai Pottru, while its actor Suriya and Aparna Balamurali won two awards.

18.
Meghalaya is to invest how many crores in Childhood education programmes?
300
450
250
350
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma has announced Government that the government has earmarked Rs. 300 crores from the externally aided projects to make investments in early childhood education programmes.

19.
National Thermal Engineer Day is being celebrated on which date?
July 23
July 24
July 26
July 25
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Thermal Engineer Day is celebrated every year on 24 July to honour thermal engineers and their contribution to society.

20.
Burhanpur, which has been declared the first 'Har Ghar Jal' certified district in the country, is in which state?
Kolkata
Bihar
Madhya Pradesh
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Burhanpur district in Madhya Pradesh becomes the first 'Har Ghar Jal' certified district in the country.