Exercise :: August 1, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- August 1, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
1. | World Ranger Day is being celebrated on which date? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: World Ranger Day is celebrated on 31st July every year.
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2. | Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the IIBX in which state? |
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Answer: Option D 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.
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3. | The Agricultural Census is conducted in the interval of how many years in India? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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4. | In which country, the largest pink diamond in 300 years named 'Lulo Rose', has been found? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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5. | Which state hosted the FIDE Chess Olympiad for the first time in India? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad is being hosted by the state of Tamil Nadu.
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6. | England's Leicester Cricket Ground has been named after which legendary cricketer? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: England's Leicester Cricket Ground has been named after India's legendary cricketer, Sunil Gavaskar.
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7. | Tadoba Tiger Reserve, which hosted the Global Tiger Day Celebrations, is located in which Indian state? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Tadoba Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra played host to the Global Tiger Day Celebrations in India.
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8. | The 'Dinesh Shahra Lifetime Award' is associated with which fields? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The DSF Foundation has instituted a first-of-its-kind 'Dinesh Shahra Lifetime Award' for Excellence in Music.
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9. | International Friendship Day is being celebrated on which date? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: International Friendship Day is celebrated annually on July 30.
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10. | Which state's Sports Department is to hold 'Khed Mela' from Aug 29? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: In Punjab, the Sports Department is going to organise 'Punjab Khed Mela'.
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11. | Coca-Cola has signed whom for Limca Sportz promotion? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Coca-Cola has signed Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra for Limca Sportz promotion.
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12. | World Day Against Trafficking is being celebrated on which date? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: World Day Against Trafficking is being celebrated annually on 30 July to make people aware of who is being trafficked.
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13. | Which has become the first state in the country to have a dedicated semiconductor policy? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Bhupendra Patel-led Gujarat government has announced a dedicated 'Gujarat Semiconductor Policy 2022-27.
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14. | Which shipyard built India's first indigenous aircraft carrier- Vikrant? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: India's first indigenous aircraft carrier- Vikrant has built and delivered to the Indian Navy by Cochin Shipyards Limited (CSL).
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15. | What is the theme of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2022? |
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Answer: Option C 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.
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