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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 1, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is being celebrated on which date?
August 31
August 30
August 28
August 29
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is celebrated globally on the 30th of August every year by United Nations.

2.
Which country has for the first time referred to what it called "the militarization of the Taiwan Strait", marking a rare instance?
Pakistan
Russia
Bangladesh
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has for the first time referred to what it called "the militarization of the Taiwan Strait", marking a rare instance of New Delhi appearing to comment on China's actions towards Taiwan.

3.
Denmark's Viktor Axelsen has clinched his second BWF World Championships men's singles title in which city?
Berlin
Paris
Tokyo
Sofia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Denmark's Viktor Axelsen has clinched his second BWF World Championships men's singles title after beating Kunlavut Vitidsarn from Thailand in Tokyo.

4.
India and which country has decided to set up a task force to prepare a five-year roadmap to boost bilateral defence cooperation?
Oman
Tanzania
Singapore
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Tanzania have decided to set up a task force to prepare a five-year roadmap to boost bilateral defence cooperation.

5.
The largest religious monument in the world, the Temple of Vedic Planetarium in which State of India?
Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
West Bengal
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The largest religious monument in the world, the Temple of Vedic Planetarium in West Bengal, which will serve as the headquarters of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), will also have the world's biggest dome.

6.
Which institution/ council released the 'Competitiveness Roadmap for India@100' Report?
National Council of Applied Economic Research
NITI Aayog
Centre for Policy Research
Economic Advisory Council
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to Prime Minister released the Competitiveness Roadmap for India@100.

7.
Who has been appointed in Mercedes-Benz India as MD & CEO from January 2023?
Raju Tripathi
Sandeep Bakshi
Vivek Singh
Santosh Iyer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has named Santosh Iyer as the Managing Director & CEO of the Indian operations with effect from January 1, 2023.

8.
Who has won the prestigious title of Miss Diva Universe 2022?
Divita Rai
Pallavi Singh
Dia Mirza
Aarya Walvekar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
23-year-old Divita Rai from Karnataka has won the prestigious title of Miss Diva Universe 2022.

9.
Who has won the Women's BWF World Championship 2022?
Tai Tzu Ying
Chen Yu Fei
Akane Yamaguchi
An Se Young
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The women's singles title has been retained by Japan's reigning champion Akane Yamaguchi.

10.
Which state / UTs AIM & NITI Aayog have announced the establishment of more than 500 ATLs?
Gujarat
Delhi
Jammu and Kashmir
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) & NITI Aayog will establish more than 500 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) in Jammu and Kashmir to nurture an innovative mindset among high school students.

11.
Which state has launched 'CM Udyman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana' on National Sports Day?
Uttarakhand
Jharkhand
Uttar Pradesh
Rajashthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the "CM Udyman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana" at a program commemorating National Sports Day.

12.
Which Indian state/UT has inaugurated the 'Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympic Games'?
Chhattisgarh
Rajasthan
Telangana
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot inaugurated a month-long Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympic Games in Jodhpur.

13.
Which city hosted the 'UN session to save Biodiversity'?
Rome
New York
Tokyo
Paris
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'UN session to save Biodiversity' was held at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

14.
Who has won the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix 2022?
Max Verstappen
Sebastian Vettel
Sergio Perez
Lewis Hamilton
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Red Bull's driver Max Verstappen has won the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix 2022.

15.
Who has won the prestigious title of Miss Diva Supranational 2022?
Pragnya Ayyagari
Pallavi Singh
Aarya Walvekar
Divita Rai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pragnya Ayyagari of Telangana has declared Miss Diva Supranational 2022.

16.
Which bank has partnered with NPCI to launch RuPay credit cards?
HDFC Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
ICICI Bank
Yes Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ICICI Bank has announced its partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch a range of credit cards on RuPay, the indigenous payments network.

17.
James Anderson belongs to which country?
New Zealand
England
South Africa
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
England's James Anderson has become the first-ever fast bowler to complete 950 wickets in international cricket.

18.
Which edition of India- USA Joint Exercise Vajra Prahar culminated at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh?
14th
11th
13th
12th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 13th edition of the 21-day India- USA Joint Exercise Vajra Prahar culminated at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh.

19.
Which ministry has organized the 'Meet the Champion' initiative in 26 schools across the country?
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry has organized the 'Meet the Champion' initiative in 26 schools across the country on the occasion of National Sports Day.