Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which country has launched the world's longest passenger train, as of November 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Switzerland has launched the world's longest passenger train with 100 coaches, and 4,550 seats, measuring 1910 metres.
Category : International
2.
What is the gross GST revenue collected in the month of October 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The gross GST revenue collected in the month of October 2022 was Rs. 1,51,718 crore.
Category : Economy
3.
Who has been appointed as the Chief of Southern Command of the Indian Army?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lieutenant General Ajai Kumar Singh has taken over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command of the Indian Army.
Category : Persons
4.
President has inaugurated the Indian Institute of Mass Communication North Eastern Regional Campus in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Smt. Droupadi Murmu, the President of India on her visit to Mizoram inaugurated the permanent North-East Campus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication North East at Aizawl today.
Category : State
5.
India contributes USD 5 million in annual support to UNRWA to serve the schools, health centres, and other basic services run by the organization to support?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India presented a cheque of USD 2.5 million, the second tranche of the pledged USD 5 million annual support, to a UN agency on Monday that will go directly to serve the schools, health centres and other basic services run by the organisation to support Palestinian refugees.
Category : International
6.
Operation Vigilant Storm exercise has been organized between south Korea and ______ .
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In response to the launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic missile (ICBM) by North Korea on 3 November the United States and South Korea have decided to extend their joint Air Force exercise Vigilant Storm by one more day.
Category : International
7.
Zojila Day is observed to celebrate the gallant action by Indian troops in 'Operation Bison' in which year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Zojila Day is observed to celebrate the gallant action by Indian troops in 'Operation Bison' in 1948 which was launched on the icy heights of Zojila pass, the gateway to Ladakh.
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
Who is the head of the panel set up to strengthen the assessment and accreditation of higher educational institutions?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The committee has been formed under the chairmanship of K Radhakrishnan, Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIT Kanpur. He is also the chairperson of the IIT Council Standing Committee.
Category : Persons
9.
Which Bank signed a Master Risk Participation Agreement for supporting trade transactions with FirstRand Bank (FRB) to boost India-Africa trade?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) has concluded a Master Risk Participation Agreement for supporting trade transactions with FirstRand Bank (FRB) Limited.
Category : Banking
10.
World Tsunami Awareness Day is being observed on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year on November 5, World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed.
Category : Important Days
11.
The world's most powerful active rocket "Falcon Heavy" was launched by which organisation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SpaceX launched Falcon Heavy for First Time in 3 Years. The world's most powerful active rocket - "Falcon Heavy".
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
Which country launched the 'Beidou' satellite navigation system?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China has released plans to further expand the global reach of its home-grown Beidou satellite navigation system.
Category : International
13.
Who has become the first woman in the country to be appointed as IG in CRPF?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Seema Dhundia has been posted as Bihar sector IG. Two women officers of the CRPF have been appointed as Inspectors General (IG) for the first time after their induction into the force began in 1987.
Category : Persons
14.
Credit rating agencies require to report to SEBI their compliance with norms as ratified by their boards of directors within how many months from the date of applicability?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
CRAs will then have to report to SEBI their compliance with the norms as ratified by their boards of directors within one quarter from the date of applicability.
Category : Miscellaneous
15.
In which state Ganga Ustav Nadi Mahotsav has been celebrated?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ganga Utsav 2021- the River Festival was celebrated as a festival part of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'. While the main event was held in New Delhi for three days, several events and activities also took place at the district and village levels.
Category : State
16.
Which word has been selected as the 'Word of the Year 2022 by Collins dictionary'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Permacrisis', a term that describes 'an extended period of instability and insecurity, has been named Word of the Year 2022 by the Collins dictionary.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
Which insurance company launched a first-of-its-kind satellite index-based Farm Yield Insurance Policy?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
HDFC ERGO launches first-of-its-kind satellite index-based Farm Yield Insurance Policy.
Category : Miscellaneous
18.
Who has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vetsa Rama Krishna Gupta has assumed the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).
Category : Persons
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