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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • October 16, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
INS Tarkash participated in the 7th edition of the IBSAMAR maritime exercise held in which country?
South Africa
South Korea
Nigeria
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 7th edition of IBSAMAR, a joint multinational maritime exercise, among the Indian, Brazilian and South Africa navies was held at Port Gqeberha (also known as Port Elizabeth), South Africa.

2.
On which day International Archaeology Day 2022 is observed?
October 15
October 14
October 13
October 12
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Archaeology Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday in October, although participating events occur throughout the month of October. International Archaeology Day will be celebrated on October 15, 2022.

3.
India participated in which edition of the East Asia Summit Education Ministers meeting in Vietnam?
3rd
4th
6th
10th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India participated in the 6th East Asia Education Ministers' Summit in Hanoi, Vietnam.

4.
Which country has topped the 2022 Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index prepared by Oxfam International and Development Finance International (DFI)?
Sweden
Finland
Norway
Netherlands
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Norway has topped the 2022 Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index prepared by Oxfam International and Development Finance International (DFI).

5.
Which state's MP Aparajita Sarangi has been elected to the Inter-Parliamentary Union?
Assam
Karnataka
Goa
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lok Sabha member from Bhubaneswar (City in Odisha), Aparajita Sarangi has been elected as a member of the executive committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

6.
How many Digital Banking Units are going to be launched in India by Prime Minister?
100
25
50
75
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) to the nation, to deepen financial inclusion in the country.

7.
Which Indian steel company joined United Nations Global Compact initiative?
Jindal Steel
Tata Steel
JSW Steel
SAIL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
JSW Steel the flagship company of JSW Group, has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) initiative.

8.
Which company launched Play Points Rewards Programme in India?
TCS
Wipro
Google
Amazon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Google is set to launch Play Points, a global rewards Programme for users in India. Users will earn points when they purchase with Google Play, including in-app items, apps, games, and subscriptions.

9.
Nitin Gadkari launched a pilot project on Flex Fuel-Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FFV-SHEV)?
Maruti
Toyota
MG
BMW
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union minister Nitin Gadkari launched Toyota's first-of-its-kind pilot project on a flex fuel-strong hybrid electric vehicle (FFV-SHEV).

10.
Which state government launched the chief minister health insurance scheme in October 2022?
Goa
Assam
Sikkim
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a first of its kind in the State of Nagaland, the Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) was launched at the Chief Minister's State Banquet Hall, CMRC, Kohima, with CEO, National Health Authority, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Dr.

11.
WPI Food Index-based food decreased to what per cent in September 2022?
5.08 percent
6.08 percent
7.08 percent
8.08 percent
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the Commerce and Industry Ministry data released today, WPI inflation fell amid easing prices of the Food index. Food inflation based on WPI Food Index decreased to 8.08 percent in September from 9.93 percent in August this year.

12.
What is India's position in the Global Hunger Index 2022?
52
150
107
102
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the 2022 Global Hunger Index, India ranks 107th out of 121 countries with sufficient data to calculate 2022 GHI scores.

13.
The 3rd World Kuchipudi Natyotsavam started in which state?
Karnataka
Sikkim
Andhra Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The third World Kuchipudi Natyotsavam would be organised for three days starting in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

14.
Which company has signed an agreement with 75F Smart Innovations India?
Tata Power Trading Company
Coastal Gujarat Power
PI Industries
None of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tata Power Trading Company Limited (TPTCL) and 75F Smart Innovations India Private Limited have signed an agreement to jointly promote building automation and energy-efficiency solutions.

15.
Which mining company has signed three separate MoUs with BHEL, IOCL and GAIL (India) Ltd?
SAIL
NTPC
CIL
NHPC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
CIL has signed MoU with BHEL, IOCL and GAIL.

16.
In which state the 5th edition of the Megha Kayak Festival 2022 has been started?
Goa
Assam
Karnataka
Meghalaya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kayak Festival 2022 started in Meghalaya.

17.
Cabinet of which state has approved the new Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022 in October 2022?
Assam
Kerala
Uttar Pradesh
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cabinet of Uttar Pradesh has approved the Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy-2022.

18.
International Day of Rural Women 2022 observed on which date?
October 12
October 15
October 14
October 13
Answer: Option
Explanation:
October 15 is celebrated as the International Day of Rural women across the world.

19.
ISRO will launch which satellite constellation from GSLV MKIII from Satish Dhawan Space Centre on October 23?
One Web
Biosatellite
AIM
Echo
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has finally rolled out the Launch Vehicle Mark-III on the pad for the launch of the One Web satellite constellation.

20.
The 7th Indian Art Festival was organized in which state?
Goa
Mumbai
New Delhi
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India Art Festival (IAF), a contemporary art fair founded in 2011 is the biggest Indian Art Fair Network, hosting art fairs in New Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai.