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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 3, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which pharmaceutical company will launch India's first cervical cancer vaccine?
Glenmark Pharma Ltd
Serum Institute of India
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Zydus Lifesciences
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Serum Institute of India and the Department of Biotechnology will launch India's first indigenously developed vaccine against Cervical Cancer.

2.
Which online mobile application has been launched by Jammu & Kashmir Police?
JK Dcop
JK Kcop
JK Scop
JK Ecop
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jammu & Kashmir Police has launched an online Mobile application "JK Ecop".

3.
Which airline joined WEF's "Clear Skies for Tomorrow" sustainability campaign?
Air India
Go First
SpiceJet
IndiGo
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IndiGo, the largest airline in the nation, announced that it has joined a sustainable effort led by the WEF.

4.
Who has levied fines on AVIL and its directors for violating insider trading rules and listing conditions?
SEBI
PFRDA
NABARD
RBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Capital markets regulator SEBI levied fines on Aadhaar Ventures India Ltd (AVIL) and its directors for violating insider trading rules and listing conditions.

5.
Who are the Star Indian Wrestlers chosen for the World Senior Championships in 2022?
Yogeshwar Dutt and Vinesh Phogat
Deepak Punia and Ravi Kumar Dahiya
Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat
Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Sakshi Malik
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat were among a host of star Indian wrestlers named for the World Senior Championships to be held in Belgrade, Serbia from September 10-18.

6.
Which institution has released the report incidence, mortality, morbidity and socioeconomic burden of snakebite in the country?
ICMR
IMA
AIIMS
NITI Aayog
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released a study on the incidence, mortality, morbidity and socioeconomic burden of snakebite in the country.

7.
India's first and one of the world's largest carbon fibre plants, Reliance Industries is being set up in which state?
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reliance Industries will set up India's first and one of the world's largest carbon fibre plants in Hazira, Gujarat.

8.
Which bank has signed an agreement with NMDFC for the development of financial accounting software and mobile application?
HDFC Bank
Axis Bank
ICICI Bank
IndusInd Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) has signed an agreement with ICICI Bank for the development of financial accounting software and mobile application.

9.
Which country is the president of the G20 in 2022?
Sri Lanka
Indonesia
India
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Environment officials from the Group of 20 nations met at Indonesia's Bali Island for talks on climate action and the global impact of the war in Ukraine.

10.
Government of India has signed an MoU with which country on biodiversity Conservation?
Bangladesh
Singapore
Nepal
Bhutan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Nepal on Biodiversity Conservation proposed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

11.
Which state education department launches the e-Governance portal Samarth?
Uttarakhand
Sikkim
Uttar Pradesh
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttarakhand education department launched an e-governance portal "Samarth" which will provide all administrative.

12.
Which state government received financial assistance from ADB to set up medical colleges in 12 districts?
Karnataka
Telangana
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Maharashtra government will take a loan of 4,000 crore rupees from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for setting up medical colleges in 12 districts of the state.

13.
As per the NSO Data, what is India's GDP growth rate in the first quarter (April-June) of this fiscal year 2022-23?
12.3 %
15.2 %
13.5 %
14.7 %
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter (April-June) of this fiscal year grew by 13.5%.

14.
Which governing body has announced the launch of its new centralized portal called 'e-Samadhan'?
Pharmacy Council of India
Central Board of Secondary Education
University Grants Commission
All India Council for Technical Education
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Higher education sector regulator University Grants Commission (UGC) will now monitor and resolve all grievances of students and staff in varsities through a centralized portal called 'e-Samadhan.

15.
Which state has signed an MoU with the US-based Parly for the Oceans regarding plastic waste management in the state?
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Odisha
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh government has signed an MoU with the US-based Parley for the Oceans to clean the shores of the state and make Andhra Pradesh plastic free by 2027.

16.
Which regulatory body has notified a framework introducing an SSE in India?
Securities and Exchange Board of India
Economic Advisory Council
Reserve Bank of India
Department of Financial Services
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has notified a framework introducing a Social Stock Exchange (SSE) in India.

17.
Which state has launched the 'Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme' for the welfare of the farmers?
Uttar Pradesh
Meghalaya
Maharashtra
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad K Sangma launched Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme and said that it aims to ensure that the farmers earn a sustainable livelihood through the different livestock farming activities.

18.
Which state topped the inflation chart at 8.32 per cent?
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Telangana, along with West Bengal (8.06%) and Sikkim (8.01%), report rates well above the nation's 6.8%.

19.
When will National Nutrition Week is being celebrated?
1st to 7th September
3rd to 9th September
4th to 10th September
2nd to 8th September
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Nutrition Week in India is being celebrated annually from 1st September to 7th September to spread awareness regarding healthy eating habits.