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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 6, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which country's start-up 'KHEYTI' received the prestigious Earthshot award-2022?
Australia
Angola
India
Bahamas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian startup Kheyti, which provides ground-breaking yet simple farming solutions, has been named one of the five winners of this year's prestigious Earthshot Prize, an initiative of Prince William that rewards each winner with 1 million pounds.

2.
The 7th edition of the Sangam exercise begins in which state?
Kerala
Odisha
Bihar
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 7th edition of Exercise Sangam, a joint Naval Special Forces exercise between Indian Navy MARCOs and US Navy SEALs commenced in Goa on December 1.

3.
Which country has named the cyclonic storm 'Mandous' in the bay of Bengal?
Armenia
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uganda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
United Arab Emirates has named the cyclonic storm 'Mandous' in the bay of Bengal.

4.
Who authored the book "Brave Hearts of Bharat, Vignettes from Indian History"?
Vibrant Singh
Vikram Sampath
Parveen Kumar
Vikash Gupta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vikram Sampath authored the book "Brave Hearts of Bharat, Vignettes from Indian History".

5.
Which IIT launched a 'powerless heating system' powered by water?
IIT Madras
IIT Kharagpur
IIT Delhi
IIT Kanpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IIT Delhi launched a powerless heating system powered by water.

6.
Which IIT researchers develop the Ocean Wave Energy converter?
IIT Chennai
IIT Madras
IIT Delhi
IIT Bombay
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IIT Madras researchers develop an Ocean Wave Energy converter.

7.
Mina Sue Choi Crowned Miss Earth 2022. She belongs to which country?
Serbia
South Korea
South Sudan
South Africa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Korea's Mina Sue Choi was crowned Miss Earth 2022.

8.
Kumble Sundar Rao, who passed away, belongs to which profession?
Artist
Doctor
Teacher
Singer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Well-known Yakshagana and Talamaddale artiste and former MLA Kumble Sundar Rao passed away in the wee hours of Wednesday. He was 88. Rao was an exponent of the Thenkuthittu style of Yakshagana and the MLA serving Surathkal (present Mangalore City North) constituency from 1994 to 1999.

9.
11th edition of Admiral's Cup Regatta to begin in which state from 06 December 2022?
Odisha
Sikkim
Kerala
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 11th edition of the Admiral's Cup Regatta is to begin in Kerala on 6 December 2022.

10.
Which country will cooperate with India on the Kaziranga project?
Finland
Fiji
France
Gabon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and France are collaborating under the Kaziranga Project in the Kaziranga National Park in Assam.

11.
Armed Forces Flag Day was celebrated recently in which country?
Russia
India
Canada
Brazil
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Armed Forces Flag Day is celebrated in India. The Armed Forces Flag Day or the Flag Day of India is a day dedicated to honouring the soldiers and veterans of India's armed forces.

12.
India's first gold ATM launched in which city?
Hyderabad
Pune
Kolkata
Lucknow
Answer: Option
Explanation:
First gold ATM of India installed in Hyderabad. It's also the world's first 24/7 ATM allowing customers to purchase gold in various quantities. The gold ATM allows customers to buy gold using their debit or credit card.

13.
Which state has issued the guidelines to prevent the dismissal of employees without enquiry?
Kerala
Tripura
Haryana
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Haryana issued guidelines to prevent the dismissal of employees without enquiry.

14.
NDDB and Amul will give technology to which country to increase milk production?
Sudan
Sri Lanka
Spain
Sweden
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NDDB and Amul will give technology to Sri Lanka to increase milk production.

15.
Jindal Shadeed Group to set up a $3 billion green steel plant in which city?
Oman
Qatar
Dubai
Salem
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jindal Shadeed Group has announced that it will invest more than $3 billion to set up a green steel plant in a special economic zone in the southern port city of Duqm, Oman.