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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • October 7, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which nation's author Annie Ernaux won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature?
India
USA
UK
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
French Writer Annie Ernaux Wins Nobel Prize for Literature in 2022.

2.
Which one ordered Brickwork Ratings India to shut down within 6 months?
DRDO
NITI Aayog
SEBI
NABARD
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SEBI ordered Brickwork Ratings India to shut down within 6 months.

3.
Which state government has launched the "Vande Mataram" initiative in the state?
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Maharashtra
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has launched the 'Vande Mataram' initiative in the state.

4.
Up to how much will there be no fees associated with using a RuPay credit card for purchases?
2000
1000
5000
2500
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No charges will be levied on the use of a RuPay Credit Card for transactions up to Rs.2000.

5.
Charles Fuller, who died recently, belonged to which profession?
Doctor
Singer
Playwright
Director
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Charles Fuller, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of the acclaimed 'A Soldier's Play', passed away at 83.

6.
World Bank lowered India's GDP growth forecast to what amount?
6%
6.5%
7%
7.5%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Bank lowers India's GDP growth forecast to 6.5% from 7.5% for 2022-23.

7.
India's Rupay debit card is to be launched in which country?
Kuwait
UAE
Oman
Syria
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Payments Corporation of India has signed a historic MoU with the Central Bank Of Oman to launch the Rupay debit card in Oman.

8.
Which state was the first to launch the Gati Shakti Portal?
Haryana
Gujarat
Punjab
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gujarat became the first state to launch Gati Shakti Portal.

9.
First National Dolphin Day celebrated on which date?
October 04
October 09
October 08
October 05
Answer: Option
Explanation:
First National Dolphin Day is celebrated on 05 October.

10.
Sandeep Kumar Gupta became the chairman of which one?
BSNL
GAL
GAIL
BHEL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sandeep Kumar Gupta becomes the chairman of GAIL, the tenure will be till February 2026.

11.
Who has received the American Geophysical Union's Devendra Lal Memorial Medal 2022?
Vivek Patel
Viehn Saimonds
Roxy Koll
Novac Fedrer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Roxy Mathew Koll, a scientist at the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has received the American Geophysical Union's Devendra Lal Memorial Medal 2022.

12.
Silver Jubilee Celebration of QCI (Quality Council of India) held in which city?
Patna
New Delhi
Gurugram
Jaipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Silver Jubilee Celebration of QCI (Quality Council of India) was held in New Delhi.

13.
Who launched the Crew-5 mission of NASA?
ISRO
DRDO
Tesla
SpaceX
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SpaceX launched NASA's Crew-5 Mission.

14.
International Solar Alliance's Fifth Assembly to be held in which city?
Gurugram
Beijing
Astana
New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Solar Alliance's Fifth assembly is to be held in New Delhi on Oct 17-20.

15.
SFURTI MELA is being organized by Khadi and Village Industries Commission in which city?
Patna
New Delhi
Jaipur
Sonipat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SFURTI MELA is being organized by Khadi and Village Industries Commission in New Delhi.

16.
Who defeated Saurashtra to claim the 2022 Irani Trophy?
East India
West India
Rest of India
North India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Hanuma Vihari-led Rest of India (ROI) displayed a dominant performance beating hosts and defending champs Saurastra by 8 wickets to lift the Irani Cup 2022 at the Saurastra Cricket Association Stadium on Tuesday (October 4).

17.
The 66th Dhammachakra Pravartan Day is being celebrated at DeekshaBhoomi in which state?
Haryana
Bihar
Maharashtra
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 66th Dhammachakra Pravartan Day is being celebrated at Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

18.
Who has been appointed as Director General of the Indian Ordnance Factory Service (IOFS)?
Neha Uppal
Harish Dubey
Sanjeev Kishore
M D Shah
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A 1985 batch officer Sanjeev Kishore has been appointed as Director General of the Indian Ordnance Factory Service (IOFS).

19.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the 8th Summit of Speakers of G-20 Parliaments held in which city?
Sydney
Paris
London
Jakarta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the 8th Summit of Speakers of G-20 Parliaments held in Jakarta.