Current Affairs - Current Affairs

Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • October 31, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which country is now India's Seventh-Largest Trading Partner?
Ukraine
Russia
Japan
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia is now India's seventh-largest trading partner-up from its 25th position last year- fuelled by a surge in the import of oil and fertilizers as an aftermath of the war in Ukraine.

2.
The Indian Navy has hosted which edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) at Visakhapatnam?
25
10
36
29
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy hosted the 29th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) at Visakhapatnam.

3.
Which payment bank has launched a group accident insurance plan with an accidental death coverage of Rs 10 lakh in partnership with TATA AIG and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance companies?
Paytm Payments Bank
Airtel Payments Bank
India Post Payment Bank
Jio Payments Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India Post Payment Bank (IPPB) has launched a group accident insurance plan with an accidental death coverage of Rs 10 lakh.

4.
World Stroke Day is observed every year on which day?
October 28
October 29
October 30
October 31
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Stroke Day is observed every year on 29 October.

5.
Which state government has made the registration of pet dogs mandatory in the state?
Punjab
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amid an increase in the recent incidents of dog bites and attacks, the Haryana govt has made the registration of pet dogs mandatory in the state.

6.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted Mopa airport the aerodrome license to enable it to commence flight operations. Mopa Airport is located in which of the following state??
Goa
Tripura
Assam
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
DGCA granted an aerodrome licence to GMR Goa International Airport Mopa.

7.
Who has inaugurated the Ayush Utsav at the Government Unani Medical College & Hospital (GUMC) in Ganderbal, Kashmir?
Sarbananda Sonowal
Anurag Thakur
Jitendra Singh
Piyush Goyal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has inaugurated the Ayush Utsav at the Government Unani Medical College & Hospital (GUMC) in Ganderbal, Kashmir.

8.
Which company has become the first Indian firm to post earnings call on metaverse?
Infosys Technologies
Hindustan Unilever Limited
Reliance Industries Limited
Tata Advanced Systems
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) posted the proceedings of its second-quarter earnings call on the metaverse.

9.
Which of the following company has signed definitive transaction agreements to acquire 51 percent shareholding of Badshah Masala in a deal of Rs 587.52 crore?
Dabur India
Hamdard India
Nestle India
Baidyanath Group
Answer: Option
Explanation:
FMCG firm Dabur India has signed definitive transaction agreements to acquire 51 percent shareholding of Badshah Masala in a deal of Rs 587.52 crore.

10.
Who has been appointed as Executive Chairman of Samsung Electronics?
Jay Y Lee
Chung Yong-jin
Hong Ra-hee
Lee Boo-Jin
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Samsung Electronics has appointed Jay Y. Lee as the executive chairman of the company.

11.
Which city's Principal Accountant General launched "Pension at your doorstep"?
Ahmedabad
Bengaluru
Hyderabad
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The initiative known as "Pension at your doorstep" has been started by the office of the Principal Accountant General in Mumbai. Pensioners have the option of registering their complaints with Pension Samvaad either online or by contacting the toll-free number.

12.
Which Solar-Powered Village become India's 1st Net-Zero Energy Community?
Baripatha
Modhera
Dharnai
Kannauj
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As a result of Project Suryagram (Sun Village), Gujarat's Modhera has emerged as India's first 24X7 solar-powered village. It is also a 'net-zero' energy community, meeting 100 per cent of its energy requirements using on-site solar power.

13.
Who has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Rajasthan state?
Ramesh Kandula
Rajesh Talwar
Umesh Mishra
Alok Chakrawal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajasthan government has appointed the state polices intelligence chief Umesh Mishra as the next Rajasthan Director General of Police.

14.
International Internet Day is celebrated every year on which day?
October 31
October 30
October 29
October 28
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Internet Day is celebrated every year on October 29.

15.
Which company has crossed Rs 10,000 crore in Procurement Value on Government-e-Marketplace?
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Indian Oil Corporation
Hindustan Petroleum
Steel Authority of India Limited
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has crossed Rs 10,000 crore in Procurement Value on the Government-e-Marketplace (GeM).