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Daily Current Affairs: 12/01/2022
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1. Recently who has been announced as the new Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
- Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas
- France's 'Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas' will replace Gita Gopinath (Indian-American), the first woman chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, on 24 January 2022.
- Gita Gopinath will take over as the First Deputy-Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund on January 21, 2022.
- IMF: International Monetary Fund
- Established: 1944
- HQ: Washington, D.C; United States
- Chairperson: Kristalina Georgieva
2. Recently which state government has announced to organize "Mini Olympics" sports competition in the state?
- Maharashtra
- The "Mini Olympics" sports competition will be organized on May 1 around Maharashtra Day.
- This 'Mini Olympics' sports competition has been named the "Maharashtra State Olympic Competition" by the Government of Maharashtra.
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- CM: Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
3. Who has been chosen as the sponsor for the Indian Premier League (IPL) recently?
- Tata Group
- The Tata Group has replaced the Vivo company as the sponsor for IPL 2022 and 2023.
- History of Indian Premier League (IPL):-
- The Indian Premier League (IPL) was started by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) in 2008, just next year after India's victory against Pakistan in the final match of the T20 World Cup in 2007.
- The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a 20-over cricket league organized every year by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India).
- The Indian Premier League (IPL) was played for the first time in the year 2008 in which a total of 8 teams participated.
- In the first of the year 2008, in the Indian Premier League, Rajasthan Royals won the final match by defeating Chennai Super Kings.
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has won the final match by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final match of IPL 2021.
4. Recently which company has appointed actor Rajkummar Rao as its first brand ambassador?
- RenewBuy
- Online insurance company 'RenewBuy' has appointed actor Rajkummar Rao as its first brand ambassador.
- Actor Rajkumar Rao will take forward the campaign 'Smart Take Right Advice' being run by this company.
5. Which country has recently announced the closure of "Gateway of Hell"?
- Turkmenistan
- The government of Turkmenistan has decided to extinguish the gas pits that have been burning for decades, which have been nicknamed the "Gateway of Hell".
- According to the Government of Turkmenistan, this decision has been taken to deal with the bad effects on the environment and health-related issues and to promote exports.
- Turkmenistan
- Capital: Ashgabat
- Currency: Turkmenistani Manat
- President: Gurbanguly Berdymukhmedov
6. On which day 'National Youth Day' has been celebrated recently?
- January 12
- The theme of 'National Youth Day' 2022: 'Youth - Excitement of New India'
- National Youth Day is celebrated on 12 January every year on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
- This year the 159th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda is being celebrated.
- In the year 1984, a decision was taken by the Government of India to celebrate 'Youth Day' and for the first time in the year 1985, it was celebrated as 'Youth Day'.
7. Recently, what percentage of India's GDP growth rate has been estimated by the World Bank for the financial year 2021-22?
- 8.3%
- World Bank
- Established: July 1944
- HQ: Washington, D.C., United States
- President: David Malpass
8. Which mission has been recently launched by Indian Railways to track the lost luggage & belongings of passengers?
- Mission Amanat
- "Mission Amanat" has been started by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Western Railway Zone.
- Will give information about the lost luggage of passengers.
- The lost luggage of the passengers will be shown on this website of the railway www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in with the photo so that the passengers can contact and take back the luggage after giving proof of that.
- The first train in India was run on 16 April 1853 between Bori Bunder station in Bombay to Thane station for a distance of 34 km.
- Railway Board was established in March 1905.
- There are a total of 18 railway zones (including Kolkata Metro) in Indian Railways.
- First Railway Minister of India: John Mathai
- Current Union Minister of Railways: Shri Ashwini Vaishnav
- New Chairman and Executive Officer of Railway Board: Vinay Kumar Tripathi
9. Recently who has been honored with "Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Award 2022"?
- Harshali Malhotra
- Harshali Malhotra has been honored for playing a role in the film 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' in 2015 from the 12th "Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Award 2022".
- The "Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Award" is given every year by the Government of Maharashtra in memory of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.
- For the first time, this award was given in 1993.
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- CM: Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
10. Recently who has been named as the new Prime Minister of Kazakhstan?
- Alikhan Smilov
- Kazakhstan
- Capital: Nur-Sultan
- Capital: Kazakhstani Tenge
- PM: Alikhan Smailov
11. Recently well-known cricketer 'Chris Morris' has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, he is a cricketer from which country?
- South Africa
- South Africa
- Capital: 1. Pretoria (Executive) 2. Cape Town (Legislative) 3. Bloemfontein (Judicial)
- Currency: South African Rand
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- ICC: International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Geoff Allardyce
12. Who has been appointed by 'Legends League Cricket' (LLC) as its brand ambassador to promote women empowerment?
- Jhulan Goswami
- Indian women's cricket team player Jhulan Goswami has been appointed as its brand ambassador by 'Legends League Cricket' (LLC) to promote women empowerment.
13. Who has been sworn in as the President of Nicaragua recently?
- Daniel Ortega
- Daniel Ortega has been sworn in as the President of Nicaragua for the fifth time.
- Nicaragua
- Capital: Managua
- Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba
- President: Daniel Ortega
14. Recently which state government has increased the benefit of maternity leave from 90 days to 180 days?
- Orissa
- Recently, the upper limit of government jobs in the state has also been increased from 32 years to 38 years by the Government of Orissa.
- Odisha
- Capital: Bhubaneswar
- Formation: 01 April 1936
- CM: Naveen Patnaik
- Governor: Ganeshi Lal
15. Where has the 25th 'National Youth Festival' been organized recently?
- Puducherry
- The 25th 'National Youth Festival' was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi through video conferencing in Puducherry on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on 12 January.
- National Youth Day is celebrated on 12 January every year on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
- Puducherry
- Capital: Puducherry
- CM: N Rangasamy
- Lieutenant Governor: Tamilisai Saoundrajan (addl. Charge)
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