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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 15, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
American Express Banking Corp India has appointed whom as its CEO and country manager?
Jagdish Roshan
Sanjay Khanna
Girish Sharma
Kamal Kishor
Answer: Option
Explanation:
American Express Banking Corp India has appointed Sanjay Khanna as its chief executive officer (CEO) and country manager.

2.
Which state has announced the first-ever 'Cinematic Tourism Policy'?
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gujarat Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel has announced Gujarat's first-ever 'Cinematic Tourism Policy' in the presence of dignitaries including actor Ajay Devgan, and State Government Minister Shri.

3.
'Parvat Prahar' Exercise has been conducted by which of the following Indian Armed Force?
Defence Security Corps
Indian Army
Indian Navy
Indian Air Force
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Paravat Prahar is a 20-day-long exercise which has held by the Indian Army.

4.
FAO and World Food Program warned about acute food insecurity in which neighbouring country of India?
Myanmar
Afghanistan
Sri Lanka
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) warned in a new report that around 6.3 million people in Sri Lanka are facing moderate to severe acute food insecurity.

5.
Which bank has become the first in India to issue an Electronic Bank Guarantee?
Axis Bank
ICICI Bank
Yes Bank
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
HDFC bank becomes the first bank in India to issue an Electronic Bank Guarantee (e-BG) in partnership with National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL).

6.
As per the UN Report, how many people globally were living in Modern Slavery in 2021?
50 million
80 million
60 million
70 million
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to a report by the United Nations, around 50 million people globally were living in modern slavery in 2021.

7.
How much money has the Bank of Maharashtra raised through the Basel III compliant Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds to fund business growth?
Rs. 810 Crore
Rs. 510 Crore
Rs. 910 Crore
Rs. 710 Crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
State-owned Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) said it has raised Rs 710 crore from bonds to fund business growth.

8.
What is the retail inflation in August in India, as per the official data?
7.5 %
8.0 %
7.0 %
6.5 %
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's retail inflation rose to 7% in August from 6.71% in July due to higher food prices.

9.
India has decided to invite which country as a Guest during its G20 Presidency?
North Korea
Sri Lanka
Chile
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has decided to invite Bangladesh as a guest country to take part in the G20 meeting during its Presidency.

10.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways will build the National Maritime Heritage Complex at which sites of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Udaipur
Jodhpur
Lothal
Chittorgarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is building the National Maritime Heritage Complex in the historic Indus Valley civilization region of Lothal in Gujarat with a total cost of 3500 crores rupees.

11.
India will play in the Men's T20 World Cup 2022 under who's Captaincy?
KL Rahul
Virat Kohli
Jasprit Bumrah
Rohit Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rohit Sharma will lead the team along with KL Rahul as a Vice Captain.

12.
The Ministry of AYUSH celebrated Ayurveda Day every year on Dhanvantari Jayanti and this year it will be celebrated on which date?
November 23
October 23
December 23
September 23
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of AYUSH celebrates Ayurveda Day every year on Dhanvantari Jayanti and this year it will be celebrated on 23 October.

13.
Who has won Italian F1 Grand Prix 2022?
Max Verstappen
Sebastian Vettel
Charles Leclerc
Lewis Hamilton
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Red Bull's driver Max Verstappen has won the Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix.

14.
India is set to re-introduce Cheetahs from Namibia in which National Park?
Ranthambore National Park
Kuno Palpur National Park
Kaziranga National Park
Jim Corbett National Park
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is set to re-introduce Cheetahs from South Africa's Namibia in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno Palpur National Park.

15.
Indian railways for the first time has floated a tender to invite private players to build a high-speed wheel plant under which initiative?
Make in India
Startup India
Digital India
Standup India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian railways for the first time has floated a tender to invite private players to build a high-speed wheel plant under the Make in India initiative.

16.
The Indian Railways will be introducing the new avatar high-speed train Vande Bharat called Vande Bharat 2. It will have a maximum speed of up to how many kmph?
200
160
250
180
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vande Bharat 2 will be equipped with more advancement and improved features like 0 to 100 Kmpl speed in just 52 seconds, maximum speed up to 180 Kmph, a less weight of 392 tons instead of 430 tons, and WI-FI content on demand.

17.
Which state government will provide a unique farm ID similar to an Aadhaar number to the farmers of the state?
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Punjab
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh govt will provide a unique farm ID similar to an Aadhaar number to the farmers of the state.

18.
Which state will host Ranji trophy matches for the first time in December 2022?
Arunachal Pradesh
Sikkim
Assam
Tripura
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sikkim will host Ranji trophy matches for the first time in December 2022.

19.
Hindi Diwas is being celebrated on which date?
September 14
September 16
September 15
September 13
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hindi Diwas is celebrated every year on September 14.

20.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurated the World Dairy Summit 2022 in Greater Noida, what is the theme of the summit?
Dairy for the youth
Dairy and Healthy Lifestyle
Importance of Dairy on Children
Dairy for nutrition and livelihood
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates World Dairy Summit 2022 in Greater Noida.