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1.
Which state to have India's first observatory to monitor space activity?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first commercial Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Observatory will be set up in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.
Category : State
2.
The 4th edition of the ICAS began in which city in August 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The fourth edition of India's Clean Air Summit (ICAS) took place in Bangalore with global experts.
Category : National
3.
The board of IDFC Limited has approved the appointment of whom as its Managing Director in August 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The board of IDFC Limited has approved the appointment of Mahendra N Shah as its Managing Director in August 2022.
Category : National
4.
The Anang Tal lake belonged to which 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.
Category : National
5.
Who has won the 2022 UNESCO Peace Prize For 'Efforts To Welcome Refugees'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel received the 2022 Peace Prize "in recognition of her efforts to welcome refugees," according to UNESCO.
Category : Awards and Honours
6.
Which Indian state/UT launched the Parivar Kalyan Card (PKC) Scheme?
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.
Category : State
7.
The 14th Asian U-18 Championship is held in which city?
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.
Category : Sports
8.
Who became the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a small aircraft after he landed in Bulgaria?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
UGC declared how many universities as fake recently?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has declared 21 universities in India as 'fake' and are not empowered to confer any degree.
Category : National
10.
Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the DRDO?
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).
Category : Persons
11.
Which bank has appointed Gopal Jain and Dr Sivakumar Gopalan as the non-executive directors?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The private sector lender RBL Bank has appointed Gopal Jain and Dr Sivakumar Gopalan as the non-executive directors.
Category : Banking
12.
Where is the 'International Conference on Indian Minerals and Metals Industry' held?
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.
Category : National
13.
Which company has partnered with UNESCO to promote and safeguard the 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of India?
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.
Category : National
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?
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.
Category : National
15.
Who has been appointed as the Executive Director for India at the IMF?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Chief Economic Adviser, KV Subramanian was appointed as the Executive Director for India at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Category : Persons
16.
RBI withdrew the restrictions on which credit card service after compliance with data storage norms?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
NHAI, IWAI and RVNL signed a tripartite MoU for the development of modern Multi Modal Logistics Parks under which 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.
Category : National
18.
Which country marked Ukraine's Independence Day with USD 3 billion in security assistance?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
U.S. President Joe Biden marked Ukraine's Independence Day with USD 3 billion in security assistance.
Category : International
19.
Which state has signed an MoU with Isha Outreach to work together and achieve synergy?
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.
Category : State
20.
Who took charge of SBICAP Securities as the new MD and CEO?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Deepak Kumar Lalla has taken charge of SBICAP Securities as its new MD and CEO.
Category : Persons
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