Exercise :: August 13, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- August 13, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | PM Modi inaugurated a 2G Ethanol Plant in which city/state? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has dedicated the second generation (2G), Ethanol Plant, in Panipat, Haryana.
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| 2. | Who has been honoured with the Highest Civilian Honor of Ladakh? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Tibetan Spiritual leader Dalai Lama was honoured with dPal rNgam Duston award. It is the highest Civilian honour of Ladakh.
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| 3. | Which Indian politician was conferred with France's highest civilian award Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is set to be conferred with France's highest civilian award Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur.
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| 4. | Who is the author of the book titled 'Rusty Skies and Golden Winds'? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched a book titled 'Rusty Skies and Golden Winds' which has been written by an 11-year-old, standard 7 student, Sannidhya Sharma.
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| 5. | RBI cancelled the licence of Rupee Co-operative Bank is located in which place? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the banking licence of Pune-based Rupee Co-operative Bank due to the order from the Bombay High Court.
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| 6. | Issey Miyake, who passed away, was associated with which field? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Veteran Japanese designer Issey Miyake passed away at the age of 84. He was known for his innovative technology-driven clothing designs, exhibitions and fragrances
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| 7. | Who will inaugurate the National Conference of Rural Cooperative Banks in New Delhi? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the day-long National Conference of Rural Cooperative Banks.
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| 8. | James Marape was elected as the Prime Minister of which country? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Parliament of Papua New Guinea has decided to choose unopposed the incumbent Prime Minister James Marape.
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| 9. | What is the theme of the 2022 International Youth Day? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: 2022 Theme of International Youth Day (IYD): Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages.
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| 10. | Which of the following two countries have withdrawn from the Cooperation Group between China and Central and Eastern European Countries? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Latvia and Estonia have withdrawn from a Cooperation group between China and over a dozen Central and Eastern European countries.
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| 11. | International Youth Day is celebrated on which date? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: International Youth Day is celebrated every year on August 12 recognising and celebrating the contributions of youth around the world.
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| 12. | Who has been elected as the President of Colombia? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Gustavo Petro, a former rebel fighter who has promised profound social and economic change, has won Colombia's presidency.
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| 13. | Which company has partnered with the MSDC and CBC for capacity building of civil servants of India? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Microsoft has partnered with the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and Capacity Building Commission (CBC) to empower India's civil servants with future-ready skills.
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| 14. | Who is the winner of the 2022 UEFA Super Cup? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Real Madrid wins the 2022 UEFA Super Cup for a record-equalling 5th time, in the final match, Real Madrid beat Eintracht Frankfurt.
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| 15. | Which Indian state launched the 'Nethanna Bima' scheme for benefitting weavers? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao launched the Nethanna Bima scheme for the weavers on the occasion of National Handloom Day.
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| 16. | The Union Cabinet (in August 2022) approved to continue Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) till which year? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) till December 2024.
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| 17. | ONDC has signed an MoU with which regulatory body for coordination of functions of institutions? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SIDBI for the coordination of functions of related institutions.
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| 18. | The 2022 BRICS Games will not feature which game? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The 2022 BRICS Games will have only three competitive events, such as breakdancing, chess and Wushu (Chinese martial arts).
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| 19. | Which of the following has been approved as a booster dose in India for people above 18 years of age? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Union Health Ministry of India has approved Corbevax as a heterologous COVID-19 booster dose under emergency use authorization for individuals aged 18 years.
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| 20. | World Elephant Day is observed annually on which date? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: World Elephant Day is observed every year on August 12.
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