Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which institution released a concept note on the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a concept note on the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Category : National
2.
Which institution has launched a new 'SupTech initiative' named 'DAKSH'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das launched a new SupTech initiative named 'DAKSH'.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Which medical professional of Indian descent has been proposed as the US representative on the WHO executive board?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
US President Joe Biden has nominated Dr Vivek Murthy to serve as America's representative on the executive board of the World Health Organisation.
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
Who has become the first athlete to win gold in Yogasana at the 36th National Games in October 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
At the 36th National Games, Pooja Patel of Gujarat has become the first athlete to win gold in Yogasana. Yogasana is one of the five sports to be played at the National Games this year for the first time.
Category : Sports
5.
What would be the combined shareholding of LIC and the Government in IDBI Bank following the proposed sale of a stake in that institution?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government and LIC hold a 94.72 per cent stake in IDBI Bank. After the sale, the combined shareholding of LIC and the Government will come down to 34 per cent.
Category : Miscellaneous
6.
Which space agency has launched the Crew-5 mission?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Endurance launched from the Florida-based Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A at noon ET.
Category : Science
7.
Sibi George appointed India's next ambassador to which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sibi George is an Indian civil servant of the Indian Foreign Service cadre who was serving as the ambassador of India to Kuwait and currently has been appointed as the ambassador of India to Japan.
Category : International
8.
Who is the governor of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ravindra Narayana Ravi is an ex-IPS, 1976 batch an Indian politician and former bureaucrat serving as the current and 15th Governor of Tamil Nadu.
Category : Persons
9.
Which state enacted the "Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Ordinance, 2022"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi gave his assent to an ordinance to ban online gambling and regulate online gaming in the state.
Category : State
10.
Which state administration endorses the first tiger reserve in Bundelkhand?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has given a green signal for the development of the first tiger reserve in the Bundelkhand region.
Category : State
11.
Kuno National Park, where Cheetahs were introduced, is located in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre has constituted a 9-member Task Force to monitor Cheetah introduction in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh and other designated areas.
Category : State
12.
On which date Air Force Day is celebrated in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Air Force was raised on October 8, 1932, and it is completing 90 years today.
Category : Important Days
13.
India's first green tech-based Technology Business Incubation or Inclusive TBI (i-TBI) will be set up in which institutions?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first green technology incubation facility named Greenovator Incubation Foundation will soon be opened at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar.
Category : Miscellaneous
14.
How much in RuPay credit cards can be used for UPI transactions without incurring fees?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has said there will be no charge for RuPay credit card use on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for transactions up to Rs 2,000.
Category : Economy
15.
Which edition of the National Games in October 2022 saw the debut of the Indian Indigenous sport Mallakhamb?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mallakhamb is an Indian indigenous sport that is a part of the 36th National Games 2022.
Category : Sports
16.
Which nation's navy and India's signed a white shipping information exchange agreement?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India-New Zealand Navies sign pact: The Royal New Zealand navy and the Indian navy have signed a contract on the exchange of White Shipping Information Exchange.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
Which state has become the first state in the country to launch Gati Shakti Portal?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gujarat has become the first state to launch Gati Shakti Portal at State Level. The portal will offer investors ease of doing business, by bringing more transparency to the governance. This will save time, money, and logistic cost.
Category : State
18.
Who has been chosen as the male goalkeeper by International Hockey Federation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Hockey Federation can reveal that Savita Punia and PR Sreejesh have been voted the FIH Goalkeeper of the Year 2021-22, in the women's and men's categories respectively.
Category : Sports
19.
Which Insurance company has appointed Kishore Kumar Poludasu as its new MD & CEO from October 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SBI General Insurance, a subsidiary of SBI, announced the appointment of Kishore Kumar Poludasu as its managing director and chief executive officer.
Category : Miscellaneous
20.
Which state announced the creation of the first three all-female Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) battalions in the state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government announced the formation of the state's first three all-woman battalions of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC).
Category : State
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