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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • August 28, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which state to have India's first observatory to monitor space activity?
Kerala
Uttarakhand
Karnataka
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first commercial Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Observatory will be set up in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.

2.
The 4th edition of the ICAS began in which city in August 2022?
Indore
Bangalore
Lucknow
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The fourth edition of India's Clean Air Summit (ICAS) took place in Bangalore with global experts.

3.
The board of IDFC Limited has approved the appointment of whom as its Managing Director in August 2022?
Mahendra N Shah
Rakesh Sharma
Manoj Sahay
T. N. Manoharan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The board of IDFC Limited has approved the appointment of Mahendra N Shah as its Managing Director in August 2022.

4.
The Anang Tal lake belonged to which dynasty?
Lodi Dynasty
Tomar Dynasty
Tughlaq Dynasty
Mughal Dynasty
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the website of the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities, Tradition ascribes this tank to a Tomar King, Anang Pal II, the builder of Lal Kot.

5.
Who has won the 2022 UNESCO Peace Prize For 'Efforts To Welcome Refugees'?
Emmanuel Macron
Olaf Scholz
Narendra Modi
Angela Merkel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel received the 2022 Peace Prize "in recognition of her efforts to welcome refugees," according to UNESCO.

6.
Which Indian state/UT launched the Parivar Kalyan Card (PKC) Scheme?
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Parivar Kalyan Card scheme is the Uttar Pradesh government's Family ID plan. It was announced to establish a comprehensive database of the state's family units and identify beneficiaries for its various schemes.

7.
The 14th Asian U-18 Championship is held in which city?
Tehran
Paris
Tokyo
Berlin
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The tournament was held at Volleyball Federation Hall, Tehran, Iran from 15 to 22 August 2022. Indian men's volleyball team won the bronze medal by defeating Korea 3-2 in the 14th Asian U-18 Championship in Tehran.

8.
Who became the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a small aircraft after he landed in Bulgaria?
Mack Rutherford
John Walter
Williamson II
Samson Tyfun
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A 17-year-old pilot, Mack Rutherford became the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a small aircraft after he landed in Bulgaria, where his journey kicked off five months ago.

9.
UGC declared how many universities as fake recently?
22
27
21
29
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has declared 21 universities in India as 'fake' and are not empowered to confer any degree.

10.
Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the DRDO?
Samir V Kamat
Meenesh C Shah
Rajesh Verma
Rajiv Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Distinguished scientist Samir V Kamat was appointed as Secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development and Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

11.
Which bank has appointed Gopal Jain and Dr Sivakumar Gopalan as the non-executive directors?
Yes Bank
Federal Bank
RBL Bank
Axis Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The private sector lender RBL Bank has appointed Gopal Jain and Dr Sivakumar Gopalan as the non-executive directors.

12.
Where is the 'International Conference on Indian Minerals and Metals Industry' held?
Mysuru
Varanasi
New Delhi
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's mining major NMDC in association with FICCI organised a conference on the Indian minerals and metal industry on the theme 'Transition Towards 2030 & Vision 2047' in New Delhi.

13.
Which company has partnered with UNESCO to promote and safeguard the 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of India?
Ashoka Leyland
Tata Motors
Royal Enfield
Mahindra & Mahindra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Royal Enfield has partnered with UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to promote and safeguard the 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of India.

14.
The government has approved a proposal to give specific names to which of the following organisations based on regional heroes, freedom fighters, and historical events?
IIM
NIT
AIIMS
Airport
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has approved a proposal to give specific names to all the AIIMS, based on regional heroes, freedom fighters, historical events or monuments of the area, or their distinct geographical identity.

15.
Who has been appointed as the Executive Director for India at the IMF?
Jyoti Sharma
Soniya Verma
KV Subramanian
Surjit S Bhalla
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Chief Economic Adviser, KV Subramanian was appointed as the Executive Director for India at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

16.
RBI withdrew the restrictions on which credit card service after compliance with data storage norms?
Mastercard
Discover
Mastercard
American Express
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) withdrew the restrictions on American Express Banking Corp and allowed the company to onboard new customers following satisfactory compliance with data storage norms.

17.
NHAI, IWAI and RVNL signed a tripartite MoU for the development of modern Multi Modal Logistics Parks under which scheme?
Bharatmala Pariyojana
AMRUT Scheme
PM Gram Sadak Yojana
Smart City Scheme
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The MoU has been signed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana across the country to centralize freight consolidation and reduce logistics costs from 14% to less than 10% of GDP.

18.
Which country marked Ukraine's Independence Day with USD 3 billion in security assistance?
Germany
USA
UK
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
U.S. President Joe Biden marked Ukraine's Independence Day with USD 3 billion in security assistance.

19.
Which state has signed an MoU with Isha Outreach to work together and achieve synergy?
Rajasthan
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Karnataka government and 'Isha Outreach' have signed an MoU to work together and achieve synergy between 'Cauvery Calling' and various government-based agroforestry promotion schemes in the districts which form part of the Cauvery basin.

20.
Who took charge of SBICAP Securities as the new MD and CEO?
Dinesh Kumar Khara
Sashidhar Jagdishan
Sandeep Bakhshi
Deepak Kumar Lalla
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Deepak Kumar Lalla has taken charge of SBICAP Securities as its new MD and CEO.