Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which country's president proposed the inclusion of Pope Francis,in the High Commission?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Mexican President proposed that the top commission should include Pope Francis, the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, and Indian PM Narendra Modi.
Category : International
2.
Which state signed an MoU with the National Institute of Ocean Technology for protecting Coastline?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha Government has signed an MoU with the Chennai-based National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT).
Category : State
3.
Who is the first South Asian to win the Lisbon Triennale Lifetime Achievement Award?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Marina Tabassum becomes the first South Asian to win the Lisbon Triennale Lifetime Achievement Award
Category : Awards and Honours
4.
Which university is the first Indian University in the 2022 Nature Index ranking?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The University of Hyderabad (UoH) continues to be in the top position in the latest Nature Index 2022 ranking.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Which city to host the 23rd edition of IISS?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 23rd edition of the India International Seafood Show (IISS) will be held in Kolkata from February 15-17 next year.
Category : National
6.
Who celebrated Partition Horrors Remembrance Day 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In his last year's Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared August 14 to be celebrated as "Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.
Category : National
7.
Durand Cup 2022, Asia's Oldest tournament is related to which sport?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 131st edition of Asia's Oldest Football tournament Durand Cup is all set to begin on August 16, 2022.
Category : Sports
8.
Which country has become the world's first country to approve Omicron Vaccine?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Kingdom has become the first country in the world to approve an Omicron vaccine.
Category : International
9.
Which state has received Agasthiyamalai Elephant Reserve as its fifth Elephant Reserve?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Government has notified its 5th Elephant Reserve in the state at Agathiyamalai in Tirunelveli district.
Category : State
10.
Udarshakti is a bilateral exercise which is being held between India and which other country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Udarshakti is a bilateral exercise that is being held between India and Malaysia.
Category : Defence
11.
Agasthyamalai elephant reserve, which has been notified, is located in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the Central Government accepted the proposal of the Tamil Nadu forest department.
Category : State
12.
Who has been elected as the President of Kenya?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto has won the Presidential Elections of Kenya.
Category : International
13.
Bennington Battle Day is being celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bennington Battle Day is being celebrated on August 16 annually and this year.
Category : Important Days
14.
Which country passed the CHIPS Bill?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US House of Representatives passed the CHIPS and Science Bill. CHIPS bill stands for "Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors".
Category : International
15.
Which organisation unfurled the Indian Flag 30 kilometres above the Earth on Independence Day 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Space Kidz India unfurled the Indian Flag about 30 kilometres above the Earth on Independence Day 2022.
Category : Science
16.
Which Union Ministry organised the 'DST Startup Utsav'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Ministry of Science and Technology organised the DST StartUp Utsav.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
What is the CPI-based inflation recorded in July 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Statistical Office, the Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation eased marginally to 6.71 per cent in July from 7.01 per cent in the previous month.
Category : Economy
18.
Which bank will manage the IVAC in Bangladesh for another two years?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI) will manage the Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) in Bangladesh for two more years.
Category : Banking
19.
Roller Coaster Day is being celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Roller Coaster Day is celebrated annually on the 16th of August.
Category : Important Days
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