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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • October 2, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 5G services at India Mobile Congress 2022 in which city?
Indore
New Delhi
Hyderabad
Gurugram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 5G services at India Mobile Congress 2022 in New Delhi.

2.
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) unravels archaeological remains in which state's Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve?
Haryana
Odisha
West Bengal
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a major find, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has unraveled remarkable archaeological remains in Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve.

3.
Who was honoured with the 'Changemaker' award at UN SDG Action Awards?
Parul Tembhre
Anisha Malik
Srishti Bakshi
Neha Vashisht
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian women's rights activist, Srishti Bakshi was honoured with the 'Changemaker' award at UN SDG Action Awards.

4.
The All India Football Federation has launched a grassroots football development (GFD) scheme in which state?
Assam
Bihar
Arunachal Pradesh
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The All India Football Federation has launched a grassroots football development (GFD) scheme in Arunachal Pradesh.

5.
Who has been appointed as Director General of CRPF?
Ratan Nanda
Sujoy Lal Thaosen
Girish Patel
Manish Paul
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sujoy Lal Thaosen was appointed as Director General of CRPF.

6.
International Day of Older Persons is being observed on which date?
October 01
October 04
October 05
October 10
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Day of Older Persons is being observed on 1st October.

7.
India Ranked at which place for the first time in the Global Innovation Index Ranking?
39th
40th
35th
59th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India ranked 40th for the first time in the Global Innovation Index Ranking.

8.
Peace and non-violence department will be set up in which state?
Haryana
Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The peace and non-violence department will be set up in Rajasthan, and the governor approved the proposal.

9.
Which one became the cleanest city in the country for the sixth time in a row?
Faridabad
Indore
Bhopal
Devgarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indore became the cleanest city in the country for the sixth time in a row.

10.
Which airport has become the only 5G-enabled airport in India?
Kochin Airport
Guwahati Airport
New Delhi Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Delhi Airport has become the only 5G-enabled airport in India where passengers can use the world's advanced mobile service inside the terminal.

11.
Which state government launched Aasara Pension Scheme?
Haryana
Telangana
Kerala
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Telangana government launched Aasara Pension Scheme.

12.
Who has won the WBC Asia Continental championship in Bangkok?
Shresht Yadav
Vinesh Phogat
Shiva Thakran
Sonia Nehwal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian boxer Shiva Thakran has won the WBC Asia Continental championship in Bangkok.

13.
How many Indian heritage textile crafts are listed by UNESCO?
100
10
25
50
Answer: Option
Explanation:
UNESCO released a list of 50 Indian Heritage Textiles.

14.
Which state government launched 'Mukhyamantri Dairy Plus Yojana?
Odisha
Punjab
Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh government launched 'Mukhyamantri Dairy Plus Yojana.

15.
The Cabinet has increased the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief by what percent effective from July 1, 2022?
4%
5%
6%
8%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Cabinet has increased the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief by 4%, effective July 1, 2022.

16.
Which Airport was renamed Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport?
Kochin Airport
Chandigarh Airport
New Delhi Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chandigarh Airport was renamed Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport on his 115th birth anniversary.

17.
Ambedkar: A Life' will be written by whom?
Shashi Tharoor
Naresh Patel
Jayesh Gautam
Anil Tembhre
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ambedkar: A Life' will be Shashi Tharoor's next book on Dr. Ambedkar.

18.
Who was at the top of Hurun's under-40 rich list?
Manish Malik
Priya Dutt
Nikhil Kamath
Ganesh Vasishta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, 36, topped the IIFL Wealth Hurun India 40 & Under Self-Made Rich List, a ranking of the self-made entrepreneurs with a wealth of Rs 1,000 crore aged forty years and under from India.

19.
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been extended by how many Months in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh?
5 Months
6 Months
8 Months
9 Months
Answer: Option
Explanation:
AFSPA has been extended by 6 Months in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.