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1. Which country has recently become the 102nd member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?

- Antigua and Barbuda

1. International Solar Alliance (ISA) has been launched on the initiative of the Government of India.
2. The initiative was first proposed by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a speech in November 2015 at Wembley Stadium, United Kingdom.
3. The primary objective of the alliance is to work for efficient consumption of solar energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

• ISA: International Solar Alliance
• Established: 30 November 2015
• HQ: Gurugram, India
• President: Ajay Mathur

2. Recently who has been appointed as the new Secretary-General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?

- Zhang Ming

1. Zhang Ming is the ambassador of the Chinese nation who has been appointed to this post.

• SCO: Shanghai Cooperation Organization
• Headquarters: Beijing, China
• Secretary-General: Zhang Ming
• Established: 15 June 2001
• SCO Permanent Members: China, Russia, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, India, Pakistan, and Iran

3. Recently non-profit organization (NGO), Akshaya Patra has tied up with whom to promote the “PM PODHAN scheme”?

- UNWFP

1. UNWFP: United Nations World Food Program
2. To increase the enrollment, retention, and attendance of the school-going children of classes I to VIII of the Government of India, “PM Poshan Yojana” is being run as well as to improve the nutritional status.
3. "PM Poshan Yojana" was earlier known as "Mid Day Meal".

• UNWFP: United Nations World Food Program
• Established: 1961
• HQ: Rome, Italy
• Executive Director: David Beasley

4. Recently well-known cricketer Bhanuka Rajapaksa has announced his retirement from international cricket, he is a cricketer from which country?

- Sri Lanka

• Sri Lanka
• Capital: 1. Colombo (Executive Capital) 2. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Legislative Capital)
• Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee
• PM: Mahindra Rajapaksa
• President: Gotabaya Rajapaksa
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• ICC: International Cricket Council
• HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Established: 15June1909
• Chairman: Greg Barclay
• CEO: Geoff Allardyce

5. Recently which new variant of Corona, approved by ICMR, has become India's first RT-PCR insect based on Omicron?

- OmiSure

• ICMR: Indian council of medical research
• RT-PCR: Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction

6. Recently the logo and mascot of the 25th 'National Youth Festival' was launched, where will it be organized?

- Puducherry

• The 25th 'National Youth Festival' will be organized in Puducherry from 12 to 16 January 2022.
• Puducherry
• Capital: Puducherry
• CM: N Rangasamy
• Lieutenant Governor: Tamilisai Saoundrajan (additional Charge, Currently Gov of Telangana)

7. Recently the theme of 'National Science Day' was launched by the Minister of Science and Technology, National Science Day is celebrated on which day?

- February 28

• The theme of National Science Day 2022: Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future
• National Science Day is celebrated every year on 28 February to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect.
• Minister of Science and Technology (Independent Charge): Shri Jitendra Singh

8. Recently the Indian team led by Mithali Raj has been announced for "ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022", where will the "ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022" be organized?

- New Zealand

1. The 15 member team for "ICC Wome's Cricket World Cup 2022" has been announced by BCCI.
2. It will be organized in New Zealand from 4 March to 3 April 2022.

• ICC-International Cricket Council
• HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Established: 15June1909
• Chairman: Greg Barclay
• CEO: Geoff Allardyce
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• BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
• Established: 04 December 1928
• President: Saurav Ganguly (39th)
• Secretary: Jai Shah

9. 36.78 crores LED bulbs have been distributed in the country under the "Ujala Yojana" run by the Central Government, when this scheme was started?

- 2015

• So far 36.78 crores LED bulbs have been distributed in the country under the UJALA scheme launched on 5 January 2015.
• This scheme is saving more than 47,778 Million Kwh of energy every year.

10. Which program has been launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for better implementation of Smart City Mission?

- SAAR

• SAAR: Smart Cities and Academia Towards Action & Research
• Under this program, 15 leading architectural and planning institutes of the country will collaborate with smart cities to implement the landmark projects undertaken by the Smart Cities Mission.
• Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs: Shri Hardeep Singh Puri

11. Recently which Indian representative has taken over the chairmanship of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee?

- T.S. Trimurti

• TS Trimurti was appointed as the Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations in May 2020.
• United Nations (UN)
• Established: 24 October 1945
• HQ: New York
• Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres

12. Recently which country's artificial sun has created a new world record?

- China

1. In just 17 minutes 70 million degrees Celsius of energy has been provided by the artificial sun made by China.
2. China's space agency is named "CNSA".

• China Capital: Beijing
• Currency: Yuan or Renminbi
• President: Xi Jinping

13. Which Indian has recently won the 'Guinness World Record 2022' of numerology?

- JC Chaudhari

• The knowledge of numerology has been given by JC Chaudhari to more than 6000 participants of the country and abroad.
• JC Chaudhary, who won the 'Guinness World Record' of numerology has become the first Indian and also the first person to win any Guinness World Record in 2022.

14. Recently who has been appointed as the head of the US-India Business Council?

- Atul Keshap

• Former US Ambassador to India Atul Keshap has been appointed as the head of the US-India Business Council.
• US President: Joe Biden (46th)
• US Capital: Washington DC

15. On which day 'World War Orphans Day' has been observed recently?

- January 6

'World War Orphans Day' is observed every year on 6 January to raise awareness about children orphaned by war.

16. Recently which cricketer has been appointed by Bank of Baroda as its new brand ambassador?

- Shefali Verma

• Shefali Verma is a well-known cricketer of the Indian women's cricket team.
• Bank of Baroda
• Established: 20 July 1908
• HQ: Vadodara
• Chairman: Hasmukh Adhia

17. What is the name of the well-known freedom fighter and politician of the century who passed away recently?

- Ayyappan Pillai

• Renowned freedom fighter and politician of the century Ayyappan Pillai has passed away at the age of 107.
• Ayyappan Pillai was also a Bharatiya Janata Party leader from the state of Kerala.

18. Recently which has become the first paperless High Court of the country?

- Kerala High Court

• Kerala
• Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
• CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
• Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan

19. Which bank has recently won the "UiPath Automation Excellence Awards 2021"?

- South Indian Bank

• Kerala-based South Indian Bank has won the "UiPath Automation Excellence Awards 2021" for Best Automation During Crisis for Business Continuity.
• The purpose of the UiPath Automation Excellence Awards is to recognize the pioneers of automation.

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