Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which IIT has launched the 'Nilekani Centre at Al4Bharat' to promote Indian language technology?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Nilekani Centre at AI4Bharat was established by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to advance the state of Indian language technology and make a positive social impact.
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
Who has won silver in the women's Judo 48kg final at Commonwealth Games 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shushila Devi Likmabam became the first Judoka to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 with a silver in the women's judo 48kg final.
Category : Sports
3.
In West Bengal, the state government is creating 7 new districts. What will be the total number of districts in the state now?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
With the launch of the 7 new districts, the total number of districts in West Bengal has increased to 30.
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
Which airline is bringing out a new policy, allowing pilots to fly after retirement?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Air India has introduced a new policy, under which it will provide an extension of service to select pilots on a contract basis for a period of 5 years after retirement.
Category : National
5.
Which telecom company is ready to roll out the World's Most Advanced 5G network across India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reliance Jio, India's largest digital services provider, is ready to roll out the world's most advanced 5G Network to make India a global leader in Digital Connectivity and Digital Solutions.
Category : Miscellaneous
6.
Who has been named as the new MD and CEO of the NSE?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Market regulator SEBI has named Ashish Chauhan as the new MD and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Category : Miscellaneous
7.
Which state has won the Khelo India Youth Games 2021 title with 52 gold medals on the final day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Haryana won the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2021 title with 52 gold medals, of which, 10 medals in boxing on the final day.
Category : State
8.
Which smart city is the first smart city in India to receive data from Google's EIE?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) data from Google has officially been released in Aurangabad, according to the Aurangabad Smart City Development Corporation Limited (ASCDCL).
Category : National
9.
Satyendra Prakash has been appointed as the Principal Director General of the Press Information Bureau. The Press Information Bureau has established in which year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Press Information Bureau was established in June 1919. In 1941, J. Natrajan became the first Indian to be head the Bureau as Principal Information Officer. The organisation's name was changed to the Press Information Bureau in 1946.
Category : Miscellaneous
10.
Pacific Dragon ballistic missile defence exercise is a biennial drill held between three major countries. Which country is not a part of this exercise?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The biennial Pacific Dragon ballistic missile defence exercise between the military of South Korea, the United States and Japan is being held, off the coast of Hawaii.
Category : International
11.
Which country will organise Exercise Pitch Black?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The warfare exercise Exercise Pitch Black will be hosted by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Category : International
12.
'The Crafts Village scheme' is an initiative of which Union Ministry?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
It is an initiative of Union Textiles Ministry for 'Linking Textile with Tourism'.
Category : National
13.
Who is the author of the book Lockdown Lyrics' released by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has released a book titled Lockdown Lyrics', a collection of poems written by Sanjukta Dash.
Category : Miscellaneous
14.
'Muslim Women's Rights Day' is celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Muslim Women's Rights Day is being observed every year on the first of August since 2019.
Category : Important Days
15.
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra set a new national record at the Paavo Nurmi Games in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian javelin thrower and Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra set a new National Record of 89.30 at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2022 in Finland.
Category : Sports
16.
Who has received the ICCR Distinguished Indologist award for 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Canadian scholar, Jeffrey Armstrong has been awarded the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Distinguished Indologist for 2021.
Category : Awards and Honours
17.
Which state signed an MoU with NITI Aayog for enhancement of the learning outcome of students?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Arunachal Pradesh government inked a tripartite MoU with NITI Aayog and an organisation for a large-scale transformation in school education.
Category : State
18.
Who has been appointed as the World Bank's Country Director for India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Auguste Tano Kouame is the World Bank's Country Director for India.
Category : Persons
19.
Who is the head of the task force set up by the Centre to monitor the monkeypox situation in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The centre has set up a task force led by NITI Aayog member (health) Dr V K Paul to monitor monkeypox. "Based on the observations of the task force, we will assess and study the further action to be taken.
Category : Miscellaneous
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