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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 22, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Who will be the Chief Guest at the 18th National Disaster Management Authority's formation day?
Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Shri Kiren Rijiju
Shri Amit Shah
Shri Arjun Munda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union home minister Amit Shah will attend the 18th formation day of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

2.
World bank approved how many USD million loans for Punjab to improve finance & service delivery?
100
150
200
140
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a loan of USD 150 million to the Indian state of Punjab to help the state better manage its financial resources and improve access to public services.

3.
Federal Bank launched the pilot for digitalization of KCC lending in TN & MP with which bank?
Bank of Baroda
State Bank of India
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Union Bank of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
RBI announced the pilot for KCC lending in Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in September with Union Bank of India and Federal Bank.

4.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched multiple development projects in which state?
Assam
Sikkim
Tripura
Meghalaya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sarbananda Sonowal laid foundation stones for the construction of two floating jetties at Bogibeel and Guijan as part of the launch of multiple projects for the development of the Bogibeel region near Dibrugarh in Assam.

5.
Which state approved issuing a Letter of Intent to Adani Group for Tajpur deep sea port?
Uttar Pradesh
Odisha
West Bengal
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The West Bengal government will soon hand over a letter of intent (LoI) to Adani Port & SEZ Limited for setting up and developing a deep-sea port at Tajpur in the East Midnapore district.

6.
Which bank to sell stressed assets worth Rs 48k cr to JC Flowers ARC, a US-based asset reconstruction company?
Yes Bank
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
Axis Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Yes Bank is to sell stressed assets worth around Rs 48,000 crore to JC Flowers ARC, which has turned out to be the sole bidder for the portfolio.

7.
Who started BJP Mayor's National conference?
Kiren Rijiju
Amit Shah
Narendra Modi
Arjun Munda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday virtually inaugurate the two-day 'National Mayors' Conference' to be held in Gujarat's capital Gandhinagar.

8.
Where was India's 1st lithium-ion cell factory inaugurated?
Pune
Mumbai
Tirupati
Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar will launch the pre-production run of India's first Lithium cell manufacturing facility in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

9.
UAE has signed an MOU with which country space agency to work together on moon missions?
Israel
South Korea
Brazil
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to join hands to help further the latter's space ambitions.

10.
Which Gujarati film is India's official entry for Oscars 2023?
Hellaro
Chhello Show
Dhh
Rev
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gujarati film Chhello Show, Last Film Show in English is India's official entry for the 95th Oscars.

11.
Who is appointed as the acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court?
Justice M. Patanjali Sastri
Sharad Arvind Bobde
NV Ramana
Justice T Raja
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President has appointed Shri Justice T. Raja, senior-most Judge of the Madras High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court.

12.
Maharashtra's Daulatabad Fort will be renamed as _____ Fort.
Raj Prasad Nagar
Shiv Nagar
Devgiri Fort
Sambhaji Nagar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
After renaming Aurangabad, the government has now decided to rename Daulatabad Fort as Devgiri Fort. Earlier Aurangabad was renamed as Sambhaji Nagar.

13.
India's IFSCA tied up with which bank for fintech innovations?
Bank of Maharashtra
Central Bank of India
Singapore Central Bank
ADB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A FinTech Co-operation Agreement was signed by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to promote regulatory cooperation and partnership in FinTech technologies.

14.
World Alzheimer's Day 2022 was observed on which date?
September 21
September 20
September 19
September 18
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Alzheimer's Day is observed every year on September 21 to raise awareness and educate people about Alzheimer's and Dementia.

15.
Who has been conferred with France's top civilian honour 'Knight of the Legion of Honour'?
Ajay Piramal
Roshni Nadar
Swati Piramal
Viral Gandhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Swati Piramal, Vice Chairperson, Piramal Group has been conferred the Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour).

16.
World Gratitude Day is being observed on which date?
September 18
September 19
September 20
September 21
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Gratitude Day is being observed on September 21.

17.
When will DIDAC India 2022 Asia Expo be held?
September 21st to 22rd
September 21st to 24rd
September 21st to 23rd
September 22st to 23rd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
DIDAC India 2022 Asia Expo will be held in September 21st to 23rd.

18.
Name of the minister who inaugurated Kashmir's 1st multiplex in Srinagar?
Sh R K Mathur
Shri Deepak Hoodda
Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha
Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the biggest development in Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated Kashmir's first multiplex in Srinagar.

19.
Which organizations have partnered for Red Panda Transboundary Conservation?
State Bank of India Foundation
World Wide Fund for Nature
Both A and B
None of above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
State Bank of India Foundation & World Wide Fund for Nature of India has partnered for Red Panda Transboundary Conservation.