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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 18, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Indian-origin Leo Varadkar was re-elected as Prime Minister of which country?
Ireland
Israel
Indonesia
Iran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian-origin Leo Varadkar was re-elected as Prime Minister of Ireland.

2.
Which state's Tal Chhapar sanctuary got protection from reducing the size of its eco-sensitive zone?
Rajasthan
Sikkim
Haryana
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The famous Tal Chhapar blackbuck sanctuary in Rajasthan's Churu district has received a protective cover against a proposed move of the State government to reduce the size of its eco-sensitive zone. To protect the sanctuary, the Rajasthan High Court ordered a "complete prohibition" on any action to reduce the wildlife sanctuary's area.

3.
Which state CM inaugurated the PA Sangma football stadium?
Mizoram
Meghalaya
Assam
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Meghalaya CM inaugurates PA Sangma football stadium.

4.
Which state CM Ashok Gehlot announced 12 gas cylinders a year at Rs 500 each for poor families?
Rajasthan
Andhra Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot announces 12 gas cylinders a year at Rs 500 each for poor families.

5.
Which tennis player won ATP Fans' Favourite Award 2022?
Rohan Bhopanna
Corlos Moya
Rafael Nadal
Andrey Rublev
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tennis player, Rafael Nadal won ATP Fans' Favourite Award 2022.

6.
Indian women's team of which game won the FIH Nations Cup 2022?
Cricket
Basketball
Hockey
Football
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian women's hockey team won the FIH Nations Cup 2022.

7.
Wipro signed an agreement to buy which state's Food Brand Nirapara?
Rajasthan
Punjab
Jharkhand
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Wipro signed an agreement to buy Kerala Food Brand Nirapara.

8.
India beat which country to win their 3rd T20 World Cup for the blind?
Bhutan
Brazil
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India beat Bangladesh to win their 3rd T20 World Cup for the blind.

9.
The Byadgi Taluk Sahitya Sammelan held recently on 17 December 2022 is related to which language?
Hindi
Urdu
Kannada
Malayalam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Byadgi Taluk Sahitya Sammelan held recently on 17 December 2022 is related to the Kannada language.

10.
Which country entered into an agreement with PTC India Ltd, for the purchase of power from the Indian power market during winter?
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Bhutan
Brazil
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bhutan entered into an agreement with PTC India Ltd, for the purchase of power from the Indian power market during winter.

11.
Ministry of culture organised Delhi International Arts Festival at which place?
India Gate
Shanti Van
Red Fort
Jama Masjid
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of culture organised Delhi International Arts Festival at Kartavya Path, India Gate Lawns.

12.
Argentina beat which country to win in the final of FIFA World Cup 2022?
Fiji
France
Finland
Estonia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Argentina beat France by 4-2 on penalties to win the 3rd FIFA World Cup title.

13.
INSV Tarini has set sail for an expedition to which country for participating in the 50th edition of Cape to Rio Race 2023.?
South Korea
South Africa
South Sudan
Saudi Arabia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
INSV Tarini has set sail for an expedition to Cape Town, South Africa for participating in the 50th edition of Cape to Rio Race 2023.

14.
When will the second "Good Governance Week" begin in the year 2022?
December 19
December 21
December 17
December 15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The second Good Governance Week will start on December 19, 2022.

15.
Which country Capitol riot panel recommends criminal charges against Donald Trump?
UK
USA
Ukraine
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
USA Capitol riot panel recommends criminal charges against Donald Trump.

16.
Which country's Sargam Koushal won the Mrs World 2022 title?
India
Iran
Iraq
Italy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's Sargam Koushal won Mrs World 2022 title.

17.
National Test House is to set up EV battery testing facilities in which city along with Kolkata?
Vishakhapatnam
Nashik
Mumbai
Meerut
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Test House to set up EV battery testing facilities in Mumbai and Kolkata; transformer testing facility at Jaipur.

18.
Pink Panthers, who won the 9th season of VIVO Pro Kabaddi League, is a team of which city?
Jaipur
Bhopal
Indore
Patna
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jaipur Pink Panthers won the 9th season of the VIVO Pro Kabaddi League.

19.
Which country jumped 8 Spots in Global Download Speeds Index from 113th in October to 105th in November?
Iran
India
Italy
Iraq
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India Jumped 8 Spots in Global Download Speeds Index from 113th in October to 105th in November.

20.
NMDC won IEI Industry Excellence Award 2022 in which state?
Tripura
Jharkhand
Tamil Nadu
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NMDC won IEI Industry Excellence Award 2022 in Tamil Nadu.