Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
'Sonzal-2022' is an annual youth festival held in which state/UT?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the annual youth festival 'Sonzal-2022' at the University of Kashmir.
Category : State
2.
E-commerce major Flipkart has partnered with which of the following banks to launch the Super Elite Credit Card in November 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a bid to scale Flipkart's SuperCoins reward program, the e-commerce major and Axis Bank have partnered to launch Super Elite Credit Card.
Category : Banking
3.
Who has been awarded Lifetime Achievement Award 2022 by FICCI?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has honoured Rajendra Singh Pawar (Chairman and Founder, NIIT) with the Lifetime Achievement Award 2022.
Category : Awards and Honours
4.
Who among the following cricketer achieved the world record for the highest-ever individual score in List A cricket by scoring a 141-ball 277 against Arunachal Pradesh in Vijay Hazare Trophy?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu batter Narayan Jagadeesan broke the world record for the highest-ever individual score in List A cricket by hammering a 141-ball 277 against Arunachal Pradesh in Vijay Hazare Trophy here.
Category : Sports
5.
When is 'Constitution Day' celebrated in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Since 2015, November 26 is observed as Constitution Day to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.
Category : Important Days
6.
According to the data revealed by 1 Lattice (previously PNG), which of the following banks dominated the credit cards market in October 2022, with a 21% share?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the credit cards market, India's largest private sector bank, HDFC bank led the share with a whopping 21 per cent. The lead was followed by SBI Card (19%), ICICI Bank (17%), and Axis Bank (11%).
Category : Banking
7.
Indian army is participating in a bilateral joint training Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI with which country's forces?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian army is participating in a bilateral joint training Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI with Indonesian Special Forces at Karawang, Indonesia.
Category : Defence
8.
Which bank has partnered with the National E-Governance Services Ltd to launch an electronic bank guarantee?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On its 117th Founder's day, Canara Bank launched an Electronic Bank Guarantee (e-BG) in partnership with National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL).
Category : Banking
9.
In which city Union Minister of AYUSH has inaugurated the North East's 1st Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Unani medicine institute in Silchar of Assam was inaugurated by Union Ayush minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
Category : National
10.
Tata Consumer to acquire packaged water giant Bisleri for how much?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tata Consumer is set to acquire India's largest packaged drinking water company, Bisleri, for an estimated 7,000 crore.
Category : Economy
11.
Who among the following has been nominated as the CEO-designate of Deloitte India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Senior consultant Romal Shetty has been nominated CEO-designate of Deloitte India. Shetty has been a President, Consulting at Deloitte India and is based out of the Bengaluru office.
Category : Persons
12.
What is the theme of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2022 theme of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is 'UNITE! Activism to End Violence against Women and Girls.'
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
Which of the following has signed the world's 'longest' gas supply deal with China in November 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Qatar Energy announced a 27-year natural gas supply deal with China, calling it the "longest" ever seen as it strengthened ties with Asia at a time when Europe is scrambling for alternative sources.
Category : International
14.
India's first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary is located in which state/UT?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary is being set up by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research under the Union Ministry of Science & Technology, in Ladakh's Hanle.
Category : State
15.
Which state government has launched the AMLAN mission to eradicate Anaemia?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a bid to ensure the complete eradication of the anaemia problem among women and children in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has launched AMLAN- 'Anaemia Mukta Lakhya Abhiyan' in the state.
Category : State
16.
Which of the following bank has opened its first mid-corporate Branch in Kerala at Kochi?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda has opened its first mid-corporate Branch in Kerala at Kochi.
Category : Banking
17.
Which countries Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has elected for the consecutive 7th time from the home district of Dadeldhura?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Nepal, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has been elected for the consecutive 7th time from the home district of Dadeldhura.
Category : International
18.
The European Space Agency has named the first ever "parastronaut" in a major step towards allowing people with physical disabilities to work and live in space. What is the name of the parastronaut?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The European Space Agency has named the first ever "parastronaut" in a major step towards allowing people with physical disabilities to work and live in space. The 22-nation agency said it had appointed British Paralympic sprinter John McFall.
Category : Science
19.
'National Milk Day' is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of which personality?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'National Milk Day' is observed to commemorate 101st birth anniversary of the 'Father of the White Revolution in India', Dr. Verghese Kurien also known as the Milkman of India.
Category : National
20.
Who among the following has been named as the new army chief of the Pakistan Army?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pakistan named Lieutenant-General Asim Munir as chief of its army, and will replace General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
Category : International
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