Current Affairs - Current Affairs

Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • August 1, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
World Ranger Day is being celebrated on which date?
July 28
July 30
July 29
July 31
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Ranger Day is celebrated on 31st July every year.

2.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the IIBX in which state?
Rajasthan
Uttarakhand
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the 'India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)', at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) near Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

3.
The Agricultural Census is conducted in the interval of how many years in India?
10
5
2
3
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Agriculture Census is conducted every 5 years in India and this is the first time the data collection will be conducted on smartphones and tablets.

4.
In which country, the largest pink diamond in 300 years named 'Lulo Rose', has been found?
Angola
Oman
Sudan
Ghana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A rare pure pink diamond, believed to be the largest found in 300 years, has been unearthed in Angola, a country in Central Africa.

5.
Which state hosted the FIDE Chess Olympiad for the first time in India?
Odisha
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad is being hosted by the state of Tamil Nadu.

6.
England's Leicester Cricket Ground has been named after which legendary cricketer?
Rahul Dravid
Sunil Gavaskar
VVS Laxman
Sachin Tendulkar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
England's Leicester Cricket Ground has been named after India's legendary cricketer, Sunil Gavaskar.

7.
Tadoba Tiger Reserve, which hosted the Global Tiger Day Celebrations, is located in which Indian state?
Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat
Sikkim
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tadoba Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra played host to the Global Tiger Day Celebrations in India.

8.
The 'Dinesh Shahra Lifetime Award' is associated with which fields?
Acting
Music
Philanthropy
Sports
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The DSF Foundation has instituted a first-of-its-kind 'Dinesh Shahra Lifetime Award' for Excellence in Music.

9.
International Friendship Day is being celebrated on which date?
July 30
July 31
July 28
July 29
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Friendship Day is celebrated annually on July 30.

10.
Which state's Sports Department is to hold 'Khed Mela' from Aug 29?
Haryana
Bihar
Rajasthan
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Punjab, the Sports Department is going to organise 'Punjab Khed Mela'.

11.
Coca-Cola has signed whom for Limca Sportz promotion?
Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma
Katrina Kaif
Neeraj Chopra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Coca-Cola has signed Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra for Limca Sportz promotion.

12.
World Day Against Trafficking is being celebrated on which date?
July 28
July 30
July 31
July 29
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Day Against Trafficking is being celebrated annually on 30 July to make people aware of who is being trafficked.

13.
Which has become the first state in the country to have a dedicated semiconductor policy?
Karnataka
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bhupendra Patel-led Gujarat government has announced a dedicated 'Gujarat Semiconductor Policy 2022-27.

14.
Which shipyard built India's first indigenous aircraft carrier- Vikrant?
Cochin Shipyard
Hindustan Shipyard
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first indigenous aircraft carrier- Vikrant has built and delivered to the Indian Navy by Cochin Shipyards Limited (CSL).

15.
What is the theme of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2022?
Let's act now to protect and assist trafficking victims
Focus on the first responders to human trafficking
Use and abuse of technology
Victims' Voices Lead the Way
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This year's theme "Use and abuse of technology" focuses on the role of technology as a tool that can both enable and impede human trafficking.