Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which country has passed the 'Plain Language Act'?
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.
Category : International
2.
Which state has been declared as 100% Har Ghar Jal State?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Gujarat as the state was declared as 100 per cent 'Har Ghar Jal'.
Category : State
3.
Which state/UT released the 'SAMRIDDHI', a one-time property tax amnesty scheme?
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.
Category : State
4.
Which of the following IITs has been conferred the 'National Intellectual Property Awards 2021 and 2022' by the Government of India?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
To whom did Droupadi Murmu give a silver trumpet and a trumpet banner?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
President Deoupadi Murmu presented the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard in a ceremony.
Category : Awards and Honours
6.
Which state government has launched the trees outside forests in India (TOFI)' programme in association with USAID?
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.
Category : State
7.
Who has been named the Captain of the Indian Hockey Team for FIH Pro League 2022-2023?
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.
Category : Sports
8.
Which type of solar eclipse was visible in 2022 in several parts of India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
for the first time in over a decade, a partial solar eclipse was visible in several parts of India
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
Bestu Varsh is widely celebrated in which state/UT?
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.
Category : State
10.
Who has been elected as a chairperson of the Air Transport committee of ICAO?
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).
Category : Persons
11.
Which institution has released the '2022 NDC Synthesis Report'?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
COP27, the 27th annual UN meeting on climate will be held in which country?
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.
Category : International
13.
Infantry Day is being observed on which date in India?
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.
Category : Important Days
14.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has granted an aerodrome licence to Jeypore airport. It is located in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has granted an aerodrome licence to Odisha's Jeypore airport.
Category : State
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?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US and the UAE continue to be the largest and second-largest export destinations, respectively, for India.
Category : International
16.
Which two Indian Beaches entered the list of blue beaches?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
Who among the following is set to become the first Asian American to appear on US currency?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Anna May Wong is set to become the first Asian American to appear on US currency.
Category : Miscellaneous
18.
Which welfare has set up the committees to reduce the delay in crop loss/damage estimation?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
19.
Which of the following ministries will organise 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam', a month-long programme, from the 16 Nov 2022 in Varanasi?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Education will organize 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam', a month-long programme, from the 16 Nov 2022 in Varanasi.
Category : National
20.
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) approved a genetically modified (GM) version of which product for commercial cultivation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has approved genetically modified (GM) mustard for commercial cultivation.
Category : Miscellaneous
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