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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 12, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which institute joined Inspire Institute of Sports for innovative boxing analytics software?
IIT Bombay
IIT Kharagpur
IIT Delhi
IIT Madras
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IIT Madras researchers and Inspire Institute of Sports in Karnataka have joined forces to create the analytics platform "Smartboxer."

2.
Who has been conferred Singapore's prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service Medal (Military) (MSM(M))?
Vice-Admiral Ram Dass Katari
Admiral Adhar Kumar Chatterji
Admiral Sunil Lanba
Vice-Admiral Bhaskar Sadashiv Soman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former India Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba has been conferred Singapore's prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service Medal (Military) (MSM(M)), by President Halimah Yacob.

3.
National forest Martyrs day is being celebrated on which date?
September 10
September 08
September 11
September 09
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The tragic Khejarli massacre occurred on September 11, 1730, which is why this day has been chosen to be recognised as National Forest Martyrs Day.

4.
Who among the following will serve as the chair of the committee the government established to moderate gas prices in India in September 2022?
Kirit S Parikh
M.B.N Rao
Y. M. Deosthalee
Janki Ballabh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The committee under former planning commission member Kirit S Parikh will suggest a "fair price to the end consumer".

5.
Which company tie-up with Smiths Detection to manufacture scanning systems?
ONGC
GAIL
BHEL
BEL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security inspection technologies, for offering advanced, high-energy scanning systems to the Indian market.

6.
DRDO & Indian Army Successfully Conduct Six Flight-Tests of QRSAM Off which state coast?
Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Karnataka
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army have successfully completed six flight tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system from Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur off the Odisha coast. The flight tests were conducted as part of evaluation trials by the Indian Army.

7.
The United States issued how many student visas to Indians in 2022, according to the US embassy in India?
120,000
82,000
72,000
80,000
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States issued a record of 82,000 student visas to Indians in 2022, according to the US embassy in India.

8.
Who is the new Chief of United Nations Human Rights?
Mary Robinson
Volker Turk
Zeid Raad Al Hussein
Michelle Bachelet Jeria
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly approved Volker Turk of Austria to be the global body's Human Rights Chief by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

9.
National Hot Cross Bun Day is being celebrated on which date?
September 12
September 10
September 11
September 13
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Hot Cross Bun Day is celebrated every year on September 11.

10.
Which state government has launched a rainwater harvesting scheme named CHHATA?
Gujarat
Andhra Pradesh
Odisha
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha government has launched a rainwater harvesting scheme named 'Community Harnessing and Harvesting Rainwater Artificially from Terrace to Aquifer (CHHATA).

11.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has inaugurated India's longest rubber dam 'Gayaji Dam' on which of the following rivers?
Falgu River
Sone River
Poonpoon River
Karmanasa River
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has inaugurated India's longest rubber dam 'Gayaji Dam' on the Falgu River in Gaya.

12.
Which state has set up a Committee on Uniform Civil Code headed by judge Ranjana Prakash Desai?
Uttarakhand
Karnataka
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai was set up by the Uttarakhand government to prepare a draft of the Uniform Civil Code.

13.
What is the theme of Himalayan Diwas 2022?
Himalayas will be safe only when the interests of its residents are protected
Contribution to the Himalayas And Our Responsibilities
Sab ka Himalaya
The Himalayas and the Nature
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Himalaya Day 2022 has been celebrated under the theme 'Himalayas will be safe only when the interests of its residents are protected.

14.
Which country awarded the 'Meritorious Service Medal' to Lamba, Former Navy Chief of India?
Malaysia
Singapore
Cambodia
Indonesia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former India Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba has been conferred Singapore's prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service Medal (Military) (MSM(M)), by President Halimah Yacob.

15.
Which company partnered with Odisha to offer Bill Payment Solution?
Airtel
Idea
BSNL
Jio
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharti Airtel has launched a pilot project in partnership with the TP Northern Odisha Distribution to offer bill payment solutions to more than 2 million customers.