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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 23, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
IHCI is a Hypertension Control Initiative launched by which country?
Russia
India
Canada
US
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI)' is a hypertension intervention under the National Health Mission of India.

2.
Country's longest cruise service will start between which city to Bogibeel?
Varanasi
Jaipur
Jaisalmer
Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Country's longest cruise service will start between Varanasi to Bogibeel.

3.
The rotational presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has been handed over to which country?
Pakistan
Tajikistan
India
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The rotational presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has been handed over to India in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

4.
Rose Day (Welfare of Cancer patients) is being observed on which date?
September 21
September 22
September 19
September 20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year on September 22nd, World Rose Day is celebrated for patients who suffer from cancer all around the world.

5.
India's presidency of the Asia-Pacific institute for broadcasting development extended for how many years?
2 Years
3 Years
1 Year
5 Year
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's presidency of the Asia-Pacific institute for broadcasting development was extended for one year.

6.
National Conference of Environment Ministers will be inaugurated in which State?
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Conference of Environment Ministers in Gujarat virtually.

7.
Which state has decided to introduce a 'no-bag day' in schools?
Madhya Pradesh
Sikkim
Tripura
Meghalaya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh has decided to introduce the "a day without bags every week" concept strictly in all its government and private schools.

8.
What is the theme of the International Week of Deaf People 2022?
A Disability-Inclusive Response to COVID-19
Building Inclusive Communities for All
We Sign For Human Rights
With Sign Language, Everyone is Included!
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the 2022 International Week of Deaf People is "Building Inclusive Communities for All".

9.
Convergence Portal has been jointly launched by which of the two ministries?
Ministry of MSME & Ministry of Finance
Ministry of External Affairs & Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Agriculture & Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Ministry of Rural Development & Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Food Processing Industries has jointly launched a Convergence Portal.

10.
Which is India's first state/UT to achieve 100 per cent coverage of precautionary dose?
Bihar
Puducherry
Goa
Andaman and Nicobar Island
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands becomes India's first state/UT to achieve a cent percent coverage of precautionary dose.

11.
Ratan Tata, K.T. Thomas and Kariya Munda were appointed trustees of which fund?
Public Fund
PM Cares Fund
Disaster Fund
Consolidated Fund of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ratan Tata, K.T. Thomas and Kariya Munda were appointed trustees of PM Cares Fund.

12.
Elvis Ali Hazarika, who became the first swimmer from North East India to cross the North Channel, belongs to which state?
Tripura
Assam
Arunachal Pradesh
Manipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Elvis Ali Hazarika is from Assam.

13.
Google Cloud has announced the first cohort of its computing foundations with Kubernetes course in collaboration with whom?
Wipro
HCL
Nasscom
TCS
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Google Cloud has announced the first cohort of its computing foundations with Kubernetes course in collaboration with Future Skills Prime, IT Ministry and Nasscom digital skilling initiative.

14.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched which app for skill development in the leather sector?
PRAISE
SCALE
LEATHER
COBLAR
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched 'SCALE' app for skill development in the leather sector.

15.
On which date World Rhino Day is being observed?
September 22
September 21
September 23
September 24
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Rhino Day is celebrated every year on September 22 to raise awareness about the five rhino species.

16.
As per the recent Asian Development Outlook (ADO) update, what is the 2022-23 growth projection for India's economy?
5
7
4
9
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has slashed India's economic growth projection for 2022-23 to 7 per cent from 7.2 per cent earlier, citing higher than expected inflation and monetary tightening.

17.
Who has been elected as a member of the GANHRI Bureau at the 27th Annual General Meeting of the Asia Pacific Forum in September 2022?
Dnyaneshwar Manohar Mulay
Mahesh Mittal Kumar
Rajiv Jain
Arun Kumar Mishra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NHRC chairperson justice (retd) Arun Kumar Mishra has been elected as a member of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) Bureau.

18.
What percentage increase in gross direct tax receipts was there in FY22?
40
30
10
20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Gross collection of Direct Taxes (before adjusting for refunds) for the FY 2022-23 stands at Rs. 8,36,225 registering a growth of 30% over collections of FY 2021-22.

19.
The 3rd edition of Global Fintech Fest being organized in which city?
Mumbai
Hyderabad
Patna
Jaipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 3rd edition of Global Fintech Fest is being organized in Mumbai.

20.
What is the theme of World Alzheimer's Day 2022?
Can we reduce the risk?
Remember Me
Let's talk about dementia
Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer's
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This year's theme for World Alzheimer's Month is "Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer's".