Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which country first suggested the observance of 'World Tsunami Awareness Day'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Tsunami Awareness Day was first suggested by Japan and in December 2015, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) declared November 5 as World Tsunami Awareness Day.
Category : International
2.
Which city is hosting the World Travel Market?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
London is hosting the World Travel Market 2022. It is being organized from November 7 to November 9, 2022.
Category : International
3.
When is National Cancer Awareness Day observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Cancer Awareness Day is observed every year on November 7 to raise awareness about the deadly disease.
Category : Important Days
4.
According to a study by the UN body, how many of the glaciers on the UNESCO World Heritage list are under threat?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A study conducted by UNESCO has found that a third of the glaciers on the UNESCO World Heritage list are under threat, regardless of efforts to limit temperature increases.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Who has been elected as the President of 'Sri Lanka-India Society' for the year 2022-23?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kishore Reddy has been unanimously re-elected President of the Sri Lanka-India Society (SLIS) for 2022-23.
Category : Persons
6.
Which Municipal bond of India has been selected by the US Treasury for a case study on the successful listing?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US Embassy and Treasury selected the municipal bond issued by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation for a case study on the successful listing.
Category : National
7.
Which Indian cricketer has become the first Indian player to score 1000 T20 International runs in a calendar year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Star Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav has become the first Indian player to score 1,000 T20I runs in a calendar year.
Category : Sports
8.
Who has established the 'Radhakrishna Committee' for higher education institutions?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Education has set up a high-level panel to strengthen the assessment and accreditation of higher educational institutions.
Category : National
9.
Which Union Ministry launched the 'Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2023 Toolkit'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti held Technical Session on 'Rural WASH Partnerships - the way forward' on the second day of the 7th India Water Week.
Category : National
10.
Who has won the ICC Player of the Month Award for October 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli won the International Cricket Council Player of the Month Award for October 2022 for his tremendous performance in the T20 World Cup 2022. Kohli won the honour after being nominated for the new award for the first time in his career.
Category : Sports
11.
Where has the annual joint military training between IAF and RSAF started?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 11th edition of the annual Joint Military Training (JMT) between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) commenced at Air Force Station, Kalaikunda, West Bengal.
Category : State
12.
India's first floating financial literacy camp was organized in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) conducted India's first floating financial literacy camp in Dal Lake with an initiative called 'Niveshak Didi' to promote financial literacy 'By the Women, For the Women' in Srinagar.
Category : National
13.
Russia has become the largest importer of 'Pig Iron' of which country in the financial year 2022-23?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Data from the Steel Ministry, accessed by businessline, show that in H1 FY23 nearly 31,700 tonnes of pig iron came into India, of which 26,600 tonnes (or 84 per cent) was from Russia.
Category : International
14.
Government has allowed the export of sugar up to how many tones during the sugar season 2022-23?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has allowed the export of sugar up to 60 Lakh Metric Tonnes during the sugar season 2022-23.
Category : Miscellaneous
15.
Which country has operated the 'World's longest Passenger Train'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Switzerland has created a world record by operating the world's longest passenger train. The train is designed to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the country's first train system. The train has 100 coaches, measures 1910 metres and consists of 4,550 seats.
Category : International
16.
Who has been appointed as a member of the Order of Australia?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Indian diplomat Amit Dasgupta has been appointed as Honorary Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) for tirelessly promoting the India-Australia bilateral relationship.
Category : National
17.
Which institution released the Adaptation Gap Report 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) launched a report titled 'Adaptation Gap Report 2022: Too Little, Too Slow - Climate adaptation failure puts the world at risk'.
Category : Miscellaneous
18.
ISRO plans on exploring the moon's shadow region in collaboration with which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), after missions to the moon and mars, has now set its eyes on exploring the dark side of the moon in collaboration with Japan's Space Agency.
Category : International
19.
The first voter of independent India has passed away, what was his name?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Negi cast the first vote on 25 October 1951. He voted in every general election from 1951 until his death and is believed to be India's oldest voter as well as its first.
Category : National
20.
Which country has partnered with the US to build its first nuclear power plant?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Poland has chosen the U.S. government and Westinghouse to build the central European country's first nuclear power plant, part of an effort to burn less coal and gain greater energy independence.
Category : International
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