Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Ministry of Civil Aviation's flagship program Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) has completed how many years of success?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Civil Aviation's flagship program Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) has completed 5 years of success.
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
Which state has accounted for the highest share of the total cost of projects sanctioned by banks and financial institutions in FY22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajasthan has accounted for the highest share of the total cost of projects sanctioned by banks and financial institutions in FY22.
Category : State
3.
Which state has announced that 'Dahi-Handi' will now be recognized as an official sport in the state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced that 'Dahi-Handi' will now be recognised as an official sport in the state.
Category : State
4.
Which state has become the first state to use blockchain technology to distribute seed to farmers in August 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jharkhand govt, in collaboration with the tech company SettleMint, has launched seed distribution to farmers based on blockchain technology.
Category : State
5.
Which country is hosting the 65th CPA in August 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An Indian Parliamentary delegation led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be attending the 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPA) at Halifax in Canada.
Category : International
6.
Which country's museum has signed an agreement with India to repatriate seven stolen artefacts to India in August 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Museums in the Scottish city of Glasgow signed an agreement with the Indian govt to repatriate seven stolen artefacts to India.
Category : International
7.
World Senior Citizens Day is being celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Senior Citizens Day is celebrated on the 21st of August every year.
Category : Important Days
8.
Which has become India's 106th unicorn after raising $33.5 million in a funding round?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shiprocket became India's 106th unicorn after raising $33.5 million in a funding round co-led by Temasek and Lightrock India.
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
India has launched the first indigenously-developed RT-PCR kit for testing which disease in August 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has launched the first indigenously-developed RT-PCR kit for testing monkeypox disease.
Category : Miscellaneous
10.
Which state government has signed an MoU with the CPRI for setting up a regional testing lab?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has signed an MoU with the Chhattisgarh govt for setting up a regional testing laboratory in the Raipur district.
Category : State
11.
Akshay Urja Diwas is being celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Akshay Urja Diwas or Renewable Energy Day is celebrated on August 20 each year.
Category : Important Days
12.
The 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas will be held in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas to be held at Indore in January 2023.
Category : Important Days
13.
Which International airport has been named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh in August 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Punjab and Haryana governments have agreed to name the Chandigarh International Airport after Shaheed Bhagat Singh.
Category : Miscellaneous
14.
Which state government has launched the 'Vidya Rath - School on Wheels' project to provide elementary education to underprivileged children?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched the 'Vidya Rath -School on Wheels' project.
Category : State
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