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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • October 23, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
How many Zila Sainik Boards will be established in Delhi as a result of the proposal being approved by Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena?
2
4
5
6
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has approved the proposal of setting up 4 Zila Sainik Boards in Delhi.

2.
Which of the financial services limited companies has partnered with India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) to increase the loan portfolio of passenger vehicles, three-wheeler, tractor and commercial vehicle loan categories?
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services
HDB Finance Services
Muthoot Finance Ltd
Aditya Birla Finance Ltd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services (Mahindra Finance) has entered into a strategic partnership with India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) to further enhance credit access to a larger customer base.

3.
After replacing Sonali Singh, a senior officer of ICAS, Bharati Das has been appointed which number Controller General of Accounts (CGA)?
30
29
28
27
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre has appointed Bharati Das, an officer of the Indian Civil Accounts Service of the 1988 batch, as the Controller General of Accounts (CGA). She is the 27th Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance.

4.
Global Dignity Day 2022 is observed every year on which date?
October 19
October 20
October 21
October 22
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Global Dignity Day is observed every year on the 3rd Wednesday 19 October 2022.

5.
Who has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO)?
Aryama Sundaram
Pradeep Kharola
Harish Salve
Mukul Rohatgi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Civil Aviation Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO).

6.
Which is the mascot of the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023?
Tazuni
Naranjito
Gauchito
Juanito
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tazuni, a fun, the football-loving penguin is unveiled as the Official Mascot of the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

7.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched Mission Schools of Excellence in which of the following states?
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched Mission Schools of Excellence at Trimandir, Gujarat.

8.
The team of India's junior women's, comprising Esha Singh, Shikha Narwal and Varsha Singh, secured the gold in which event?
Formula One World Championship
ISSF World Championship
FIA World Endurance Championship
FIA GT1 World Championship
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's junior women's 10m air pistol team comprising Esha Singh, Shikha Narwal and Varsha Singh won the Gold medal at the ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Championship 2022 in Cairo, Egypt.

9.
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services has partnered with which payment bank to further enhance credit access to a larger customer base?
Jio Payments Bank
Airtel Payments Bank
India Post Payments Bank
Paytm Payments Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services has partnered with India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) to further enhance credit access to a larger customer base.

10.
Who among the following has won the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour title in October 2022?
Gukesh D
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Magnus Carlsen
Alireza Firouzja
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World champion from Norway Magnus Carlsen sealed the overall Meltwater Champions Chess Tour title for the second year running - this time with an event to spare - after storming into the semifinals of the Aimchess Rapid.

11.
Which Fintech firm has been approved by the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a non-banking financial company (NBFC) account aggregator?
Bill Desk
Cygnet
Mobikwik
Razorpay
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Fintech firm Cygnet has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a non-banking financial company (NBFC) account aggregator.

12.
Which state has inaugurated the first English medium general degree college of the state in the city with a 100 intake capacity?
Manipur
Tripura
Assam
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tripura chief minister Manik Saha has inaugurated the first English medium general degree college of the state in the city with a 100 intake capacity.

13.
Which of the following General Insurance companies has launched the comprehensive health insurance plan, 'Activ Fit policy'?
HDFC Life Insurance Company
Future Generali India Life Insurance
IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company
Aditya Birla Health Insurance
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Aditya Birla Health Insurance has launched 'Activ Fit', a comprehensive health insurance plan that targets consumers with active lifestyles and aims to reward them for their good health behaviour.

14.
Which country is hosting the Global Youth Climate Summit?
Oman
India
Bangladesh
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Youth from 70 countries will participate in a Global Youth Climate Summit to be inaugurated on Thursday in Khulna, Bangladesh.

15.
In October 2022, how much total amount (approx) has been released to Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh by the finance ministry for Million Plus Cities/ Urban Agglomerations?
1,664 crore
1,864 crore
1,764 crore
1,904 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has released an amount of Rs. 1,764 crores to 4 States for providing grants to Million Plus Cities/Urban Agglomerations.

16.
Which payment banks have partnered with the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to Collaborate for innovations in Financial Products & Services in October 2022?
NSDL Payments Bank Ltd
FINO Payments Bank Ltd
India Post Payments Bank Ltd
Jio Payments Bank Ltd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) & Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) Collaborate for innovations in Financial Products & Services.

17.
India observed National Solidarity to honour whom?
DRDO
Armed Forces
ISRO
BRO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India observed National Solidarity Day to honour the Armed Forces.

18.
Who has been appointed as the Defence Secretary in the Government of India in October 2022?
Sanjay Malhotra
Rajiv Gauba
Praveen K. Srivastava
Aramane Giridhar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Road Transport and Highways Secretary Aramane Giridhar will be the new defence secretary, after the retirement of Ajay Kumar on October 31.

19.
Which state Wildlife Board has approved a new reserve for tigers named called Durgavati Tiger Reserve?
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Board has approved a new reserve for tigers of Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR).