Exercise :: August 29, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- August 29, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | Which bank has partnered with Tata Neu to launch two new credit cards? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: HDFC Bank has partnered with Tata Neu to launch two new credit cards.
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| 2. | Which country has once again shattered its own record for the world's lowest fertility rate? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: South Korea has once again shattered its own record for the world's lowest fertility rate.
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| 3. | Which company has announced a campaign to upskill cybersecurity researchers and developers in India? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Google has announced a campaign to upskill cybersecurity researchers and developers in India.
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| 4. | Who defeated David Anton Guijarro from Spain in the ninth and final round of the 28th Abu Dhabi? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi clinched the 28th Abu Dhabi Masters chess tournament, beating Spain's David Anton Guijarro.
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| 5. | Who got its second railway station after a gap of more than 119 years with the commissioning? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: North-east state, Nagaland got its second railway station after a gap of more than 119 years with the commissioning of a new facility at Shokhuvi.
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| 6. | Who has been rewarded for outstanding seasons by winning the UEFA men's player of the year prizes? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Karim Benzema was rewarded for outstanding seasons by winning the UEFA men's player of the year prizes at a ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey.
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| 7. | Who has been appointed as its first brand ambassador DreamSetGo? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: DreamSetGo, a sports experiences and travel platform, has announced Sourav Ganguly as its first brand ambassador.
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| 8. | Who won Lausanne Diamond League title from India? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Olympic champion and javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra scripted history as he became the first Indian to clinch a Diamond League Meeting title by winning the Lausanne league. He also made the cut for the World Athletics Championships 2023.
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| 9. | Indian men's volleyball team won which medal by defeating Korea 3-2 in the 14th Asian U-18 Championship? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Indian men's volleyball team won the bronze medal by defeating Korea 3-2 in the 14th Asian U-18 Championship in Tehran. In a 5-set thriller, India defeated South Korea in the third-place playoff.
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| 10. | Who has been rewarded for outstanding seasons by winning the UEFA women's player of the year prizes? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Alexia Putellas was rewarded for outstanding seasons by winning the UEFA women's player of the year prizes at a ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey.
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| 11. | Which country has been hit by the Tropical cyclone Ma-On? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Philippines has been hit by tropical cyclone Ma-on which has damaged the main Luzon Island in the country.
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| 12. | What is the theme of Women's Equality Day 2022? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Women's Equality Day 2022 theme is "Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow".
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| 13. | Who has been named as Team India's interim head coach for Asia Cup 2022? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: VVS Laxman has been named the Indian Cricket team's interim head coach for Asia Cup 2022.
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| 14. | Justice Uday Umesh Lalit takes oath as which number Chief Justice of India? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Justice Uday Umesh Lalit took oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India.
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| 15. | DRDO successfully tested the Pinaka Extended range rocket in which state? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Pinaka extended range rocket test fired from Rajasthan's Pokhran.
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