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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • October 28, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which country has passed the 'Plain Language Act'?
France
United States
New Zealand
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
New Zealand Parliament has passed legislation that bans the bureaucracy from using inexplicable jargon and complex language while communicating with the public.

2.
Which state has been declared as 100% Har Ghar Jal State?
Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Gujarat as the state was declared as 100 per cent 'Har Ghar Jal'.

3.
Which state/UT released the 'SAMRIDDHI', a one-time property tax amnesty scheme?
Gujarat
Jammu and Kashmir
Andhra Pradesh
New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Under the Strengthening & Augmentation of Municipal Revenue for Infrastructure Development in Delhi (SAMRIDDHI) 2022-23 scheme, the NCR people will be able to pay the principal amount of the current and pending tax of the past five years for residential properties.

4.
Which of the following IITs has been conferred the 'National Intellectual Property Awards 2021 and 2022' by the Government of India?
IIT Madras
IIT Delhi
IIT Guwahati
IIT Kanpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has been conferred the 'National Intellectual Property Awards 2021 and 2022' by the Government of India for being the top Indian Academic Institution for patent filing, grants and commercialization.

5.
To whom did Droupadi Murmu give a silver trumpet and a trumpet banner?
RPF
President's Bodyguard
CISF
BSF
Answer: Option
Explanation:
President Deoupadi Murmu presented the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard in a ceremony.

6.
Which state government has launched the trees outside forests in India (TOFI)' programme in association with USAID?
Manipur
Rajasthan
Haryana
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Assam government and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) on Tuesday launched the "trees outside forests in India (TOFI)" programme for bringing farmers, companies, and private institutions together to expand the tree coverage outside of traditional forests in the State.

7.
Who has been named the Captain of the Indian Hockey Team for FIH Pro League 2022-2023?
Manpreet Singh
Mandeep Singh
Harmanpreet Singh
Gurjant Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Harmanpreet Singh has been named as the Captain of a 22-member Indian Hockey Team for the opening games of the 4th season of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League.

8.
Which type of solar eclipse was visible in 2022 in several parts of India?
Total solar eclipse
Annular eclipse
Partial solar eclipse
None of above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
for the first time in over a decade, a partial solar eclipse was visible in several parts of India

9.
Bestu Varsh is widely celebrated in which state/UT?
Gujarat
Andaman & Nicobar
Goa
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Gujarat, the New Year which is popularly known as Bestu Varsh is celebrated as part of the five-day Diwali Celebrations.

10.
Who has been elected as a chairperson of the Air Transport committee of ICAO?
Assad Kotaite
Salvatore Sciacchitano
Shefali Juneja
Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shefali Juneja, India's representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), has been elected as the chairperson of the United Nations' specialized aviation agency's Air Transport Committee (ATC).

11.
Which institution has released the '2022 NDC Synthesis Report'?
World Bank
UNEP
WEF
UNFCCC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'2022 NDC Synthesis Report' from United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) shows countries are bending the curve of global greenhouse gas emissions downward.

12.
COP27, the 27th annual UN meeting on climate will be held in which country?
Peru
Spain
Poland
Egypt
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 27th annual UN meeting on Climate, COP27 will take place in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt from November 6 to November 18, 2022.

13.
Infantry Day is being observed on which date in India?
October 26
October 27
October 30
November 01
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Infantry Day in India is celebrated on October 27 to mark the landing of the first Indian infantry soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir.

14.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has granted an aerodrome licence to Jeypore airport. It is located in which state?
Kerala
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has granted an aerodrome licence to Odisha's Jeypore airport.

15.
Netherlands has emerged as India's third-largest export destination, ahead of China and Bangladesh. Which of the following is the second largest Export destination of India?
Japan
USA
UAE
Indonesia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US and the UAE continue to be the largest and second-largest export destinations, respectively, for India.

16.
Which two Indian Beaches entered the list of blue beaches?
Kadmat Beach & Thundi Beach
Elephant Beach & Bangaram beach
Elephant Beach & Kala Patthar Beach
Bangaram beach & Kala Patthar Beach
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Minicoy, Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach, in Lakshadweep are the proud entrants in the coveted list of Blue Beaches, an eco-label given to the cleanest beaches in the world.

17.
Who among the following is set to become the first Asian American to appear on US currency?
Nina Otero-Warren
Anna May Wong
Sally Ride
Maya Angelou
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Anna May Wong is set to become the first Asian American to appear on US currency.

18.
Which welfare has set up the committees to reduce the delay in crop loss/damage estimation?
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Ministry of health and family Welfare
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Ministry of Minority/Social Welfare
Answer: Option
Explanation:
the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) set up the following two committees to reduce the delay in crop loss/damage estimation and ensure the timely settlement of claims by farmers.

19.
Which of the following ministries will organise 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam', a month-long programme, from the 16 Nov 2022 in Varanasi?
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Education will organize 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam', a month-long programme, from the 16 Nov 2022 in Varanasi.

20.
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) approved a genetically modified (GM) version of which product for commercial cultivation?
Mustard
Cotton
Brinjal
Tomato
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has approved genetically modified (GM) mustard for commercial cultivation.