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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 14, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which Indian city is the host of the 'National Defence MSME Conclave and Exhibition'?
Kota
Gandhi Nagar
Vishakhapatnam
Bengaluru
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The two-day National Defence MSME Conclave and Exhibition was recently inaugurated in Kota, Rajasthan.

2.
Who has won the US Open Tennis Tournament 2022?
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
Casper Rudd
Carlos Alcaraz
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Spanish teen Carlos Alcaraz beat Norway's Casper Russ to win the US Open Tennis Tournament 2022.

3.
Shipping Ministry conducted which International Conference in Gandhinagar?
Meeting Encore
Meeting Bastion
International Conference on Green Ship Recycling and Vehicle Scrapping
Pursuit Meeting
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shipping Ministry has conducted the International Conference on Green Ship Recycling and Vehicle Scrapping in Gandhinagar.

4.
Meghalaya Chief Minister has launched which portal?
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Portal
Residents Safety & Security Portal
Madad Portal
Portal for Scholarship Program for Diaspora Children
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Meghalaya's chief minister launched the online portal of the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA).

5.
When is International Programmer's Day 2022 celebrated?
September 13
September 11
September 12
September 14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Programmer's Day is celebrated on September 13.

6.
Who has been appointed as Chairman of the PMLA appellate tribunal?
Sharad Arvind Bobde
Ranjan Gogoi
Munishwar Nath Bhandari
NV Ramana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre appointed Justice M N Bhandari as the Chairman of the Appellate Tribunal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

7.
India pulled out of which pillar of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)?
Fair Economy Pillar
Supply Chains Pillar
Trade Pillar
Clean Economy Pillar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India pulled out of the trade-related negotiations of the United States-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).

8.
Which French minister will visit India for bilateral talks?
Jean-Francois Carenco
Catherine Colonna
Pierre Cathala
Jacques Chaban-Delmas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
French minister Catherine Colonna will visit India for bilateral talks.

9.
Name of the organizations which have been assigned the task to make India self-reliant in the dairy sector?
Global Giving
Amul and the National Dairy Development Board
Impact Hub
Show of Empathy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union minister of home affairs and minister of cooperation Amit Shah on Monday assigned homegrown dairy giant - Amul and the country's national dairy board - the National Dairy Development Board - the task to make India self-reliant in manufacturing dairy machinery.

10.
S Jaishankar is on the visit to which country for strengthening bilateral relations?
China
Saudi Arabia
Nepal
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
S Jaishankar is on a visit Saudi Arabia country for strengthening bilateral relations

11.
Patriot Day in the United States is observed for which of the following events?
1993 World Trade Centre Bombing
Hijack of US Flight 93
Hurricane Sandy
9/11 terror attack
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States observed the 21st anniversary of the deadly 9/11 attacks. Patriot Day is marked every year on September 11 in memory of the people killed in the terror attacks.

12.
PM Modi has announced which indigenous vaccine?
Vaccine for Glaxo Smith Kline
Vaccine for Lumpy Skin Disease in Cattle
Vaccine for Diphtheria
Vaccine for Hiberix
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PM Modi has announced Vaccine for Lumpy Skin Disease in Cattle

13.
Who is elected as the President of Angola?
Richard
Joe Biden
Andres Manuel
Joao Manuel Gonclaves Lourenco
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Joao Manuel Gonclaves Lourenco has been elected as the President of Angola.

14.
Name of the medical institute that installed a high-end machine for cancer patients?
King George's Medical University
AIIMS Bhubaneshwar
Banaras Hindu University
AIIMS Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
AIIMS, Bhubaneswar is going to install a 2nd Dual Energy Linear Accelerator for the better treatment of cancer patients.

15.
Who is set to be appointed as the 16th Attorney General of India?
Harish Salve
R. Venkataramani
Tushar Mehta
AB Rohtagi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
R. Venkataramani is set to be appointed as the 16th Attorney General of India after KK Venugopal vacates the post.

16.
Which smart glasses were launched in India?
Ray-Ban
Glares
Ambrane
All of above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ambrane Glares smart glasses have been launched in India. They are the first line of wearable smart glasses from the homegrown brand.

17.
The International Chocolate Day 2022 is observed on which date?
September 13
September 12
September 11
September 14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Chocolate Day 2022 is observed on September 13.

18.
Which Indian Armed Force conducted the 'Parvat Prahar' Exercise?
Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Indian Air Force
Indian Navy
Indian Army
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Army is conducting a 20-day long exercise named Parvat Prahar. It is conducted amid the disengagement process between India and China in the Gogra-Hot Springs area on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

19.
The International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit (IDF WDS) 2022 was held in which city?
Amritsar
Nainital
Varanasi
Greater Noida
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit (IDF WDS) 2022 in Greater Noida.

20.
What is the theme for Ayurveda Day 2022?
Har Din Har Ghar Ayurveda
Har Roz Har Ghar Ayurveda
Har Din Ayurveda
Har Ghar Ayurveda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for Ayurveda Day 2022 is 'Har Din Har Ghar Ayurveda'.