Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
What is the theme for the 21st World Congress of Accountants 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India is a bright shining spot in the world economy amidst global economic uncertainty. The theme for the WCOA 2022 is 'Building Trust Enabling Sustainability'.
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
Which bank has launched a face authentication-based savings bank account opening for customers?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank has launched a face authentication-based savings bank account opening for customers.
Category : Banking
3.
Article 324 of the Constitution, which was seen in the news, is related to the appointment of which position?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The court flagged Article 324 of the Constitution, which talks about the appointment of election commissioners, and said it does not provide the procedure for such appointments.
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
As per the recent OECD report, what is the GDP forecast for India for FY23?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) cut its gross domestic growth forecast for India for FY23 to 6.6 per cent from 6.9 per cent.
Category : Economy
5.
Which village in Tamil Nadu has been notified as the state's first biodiversity heritage site?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of Tamil Nadu issued a notification declaring Arittapatti Village near Melur in the Madurai district as a biodiversity heritage site.
Category : Miscellaneous
6.
Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day is observed every year on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day is observed every year on November 24.
Category : Important Days
7.
The National Payments Corporation of India in November 2022 proposed what percent volume cap for third-party app providers in a bid to avoid concentration risk?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is in talks with the Reserve Bank on the implementation of its proposed December 31 deadline for limiting the volume cap of players to 30 per cent.
Category : Economy
8.
National Gopal Ratna Awards are associated with which Union Ministry?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying announced the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2022.
Category : National
9.
The Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) has launched 'jumbo trails', a programme aimed to educate visitors to the tiger reserve about elephants, the flora, and fauna. Where is Anamalai Tiger Reserve situated?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) has launched 'jumbo trails' at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, a programme aimed to educate visitors to the tiger reserve about elephants, the flora, and fauna of ATR and the aboriginal tribes who live in the hills.
Category : State
10.
Which country will host the inaugural Olympic E-sports Week in 2023?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that Singapore will host its first-ever E-Sports week in 2023.
Category : International
11.
Which institution issued a working paper on the decline of India's rankings on global indices?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, EAC-PM has issued a working paper titled 'Why India does poorly on global perception indices: Case study of three opinion-based indices'.
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
Which bank has won the national award from Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) for significant enrolment under Atal Pension Yojana (APY) in November 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank won the national award from Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) for significant enrolment under Atal Pension Yojana (APY) in November 2022.
Category : Banking
13.
Which state has inaugurated the UNESCO-India-Africa Hackathon 2022 at the Gautam Buddha University?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has inaugurated the UNESCO-India-Africa Hackathon 2022 at the Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Category : State
14.
Who has been named Pakistan's new Army Chief?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lieutenant General Asim Munir has been appointed as the new Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan after weeks of speculation and political tussle in the country.
Category : Persons
15.
Which country has passed its Free trade Agreement (FTA) with India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Australian Parliament has passed the country's Free trade Agreement (FTA) with India, announced Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Category : International
16.
Who has inaugurated SARAS AAJEEVIKA MELA 2022 at India International Trade Fair in New Delhi?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh has inaugurated SARAS AAJEEVIKA MELA 2022 at India International Trade Fair in New Delhi.
Category : National
17.
In November 2022, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed HDFC Bank Ltd and Canara Bank Ltd to open a special "vostro account" for trade in Rupees with which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed HDFC Bank Ltd and Canara Bank Ltd to open a special "vostro account" for trade in Rupees with Russia.
Category : International
18.
Where was the Indian Air Force's Air Fest 2022 organized?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The annual Air Fest 2022 commenced at Air Force Head Quarters Maintenance Command in Nagpur.
Category : National
19.
Who has inaugurated the '53 Hours Challenge' for '75 Creative Minds Tomorrow'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Singh Thakur has inaugurated the '53 Hours Challenge' for '75 Creative Minds Tomorrow'.
Category : National
20.
Brampton city in Canada got its first turbaned Sikh deputy mayor with whose appointment?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Brampton city in Canada got its first turbaned Sikh deputy mayor with the appointment of Harkirat Singh. Harkirat Singh, who represents wards 9 and 10, has been appointed deputy mayor from 2022-26.
Category : Persons
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