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Weekly Current Affairs: 17-23 January 2022
1. Where has the world's largest 'Khadi Flag' been
displayed recently?
- Longewala
1.
The world's largest 'Khadi Flag' has been displayed
by the Indian Army on the India-Pakistan border in Longewala, Rajasthan on the
occasion of 74th Army Day (January 15).
2.
Made by Khadi and Village Industries Commission
(KVIC), this Indian tricolor flag is 225 feet in length, 150 feet in width, and
weighs 1400 kg. Whereas in the tricolor flag, the diameter of the Ashoka Chakra
is 30 feet.
- KVIC: Khadi and Village Industries Commission
- Established: 1956
- HQ: Mumbai
- Chairman: Vinai Kumar Saxena
- :
- Chief of Defense Staff:?
- Chief of Army Staff: General Manoj Mukund Narwane
- Chief of the Air Force: Air Marshal Vivek Ram
Chaudhari
- Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral R. Hari Kumar
2. Where has the 9th "National Ice Hockey
Championship" been organized recently?
- Himachal Pradesh
1.
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur inaugurated the 9th
National Ice Hockey Championship-2022 at Ice Skating Rink, "Kaza" in
the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
2.
"National Ice Hockey Championship" is
being organized for the first time in Himachal Pradesh.
- 'Hockey India' replaced 'Indian Hockey Federation'
(1925-2008)
- Hockey India Established: 2009
- HQ: New Delhi
- President: Gyanandro Nigombam
- :
- Himachal Pradesh
- Founded: 25 January 1971
- Capital: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
- CM: Jai Ram Thakur
- Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
3. On which day the first "National Startups
Day" has been observed recently?
- January 16
- The "National Startups Day" being
celebrated for the first time was announced by Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi on 15 January 2022 to promote startups in the country.
- Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship:
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
4. The well-known Kathak artist of the country, who
was honored with the country's second-highest honor 'Padma Vibhushan', has
passed away, what is his name?
- Pandit Birju Maharaj
- The country's famous Kathak artist Pandit Birju
Maharaj, who was honored with the country's second-highest honor 'Padma
Vibhushan', has died at the age of 83 due to a heart attack.
5. Which Indian artist has won the gold medal in
the "International Folk Art Festival" recently?
- Sumit Bhale
- Lavani artist 'Sumit Bhale' of Phulbari taluka of
Maharashtra has won the gold medal in the "International Folk Art
Festival".
- The "International Folk Art Festival" was
organized in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
6. Where has India's first 'Coal to Methanol Plant'
been inaugurated recently?
- Hyderabad
1.
India's first 'Coal to Methanol Plant' has been
inaugurated in Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana.
2.
India's first 'Coal to Methanol Plant' has been
built by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL).
- BHEL: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
- Founded: 1964
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman & MD: Nalin Shinghal
7. Recently which country has announced to make
artificial moon?
- China
1.
China has announced to build an artificial moon for
gravity experiments.
2.
Artificial moon for gravity experiment has been
announced to be launched in the year 2022.
3.
China space agency
4.
Name of the space agency of China: CNSA (China
National Space Administration)
- China Capital: Beijing
- Currency: Yuan or Renminbi
- President: Xi Jinping
8. Renowned environmentalist who promoted the 'Save
the Silent Valley' campaign has passed away, what is his name?
- M K Prasad
- Renowned environmentalist of Kerala who also
launched the 'Save the Silent Valley' campaign to save the silent valley
of Kerala, has passed away.
9. Recently which has become India's first sanitary
napkin-free village?
- Kumbalangi
- Kumbalangi village in Kerala state has become
India's first sanitary napkin-free village.
- Kerala
- Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
- CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
- Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan
10. Who has organized the “India Digital Summit
2022” recently?
- IAMAI
- IAMAI: Internet and Mobile Association of India
- Every year "India Digital Summit" is
organized with the aim of promoting digitization and startups in the
country.
- This is the 16th edition of "India Digital
Summit".
- The theme of "India Digital Summit 2022":
'Supercharging Startups'
11. Recently the name of the post "Goods
Guard" has been changed to what new name by the Indian Railways?
- Goods Train Manager
1.
The name of the post "Goods
Guard" has been changed to "Goods Train
Manager" by the Indian Railways.
2.
Apart from this, the name of the post "Train
Guard" has been changed to "Train Manager".
3.
Also the post of "Assistant
Guard" has been renamed as "Assistant Passenger
Train Manager" and the post of "Mail/Express
Guard" has been renamed as "Mail/Express Train Manager".
- 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
12. Who has won the men's singles title in the
'India Open Badminton Tournament' recently?
- Lakshya Sen
- India's star badminton player Lakshya Sen has
won the men's singles title in the 'India Open Badminton Tournament' by
defeating Singapore's world champion badminton player 'Loh Keen
Yu'.
- The pair of 'Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and
Chirag Shetty' has won the men's doubles title for the first time
in the 'India Open Badminton Tournament'.
- 'India Open Badminton Tournament' has been organized
in New Delhi.
13. Which country has recently announced not to
impose any lockdown or quarantine rules in the country during the COVID-19
pandemic?
- South Africa
1.
The South African government has announced not to
impose any lockdown or quarantine rules in the country during the COVID-19
pandemic.
- South Africa
- Capital: 1. Pretoria (Executive) 2. Cape Town
(Legislative) 3. Bloemfontein (Judicial)
- Currency: South African Rand
14. Which state police has recently entered the
podcast world for the first time with a digital audio presentation titled
'Kissa Khaki Ka'?
- Delhi Police
1.
Delhi Police will engage the public through their
unheard stories of crime, investigation, heart, and humanity with a digital
audio presentation titled 'Kissa Khaki Ka'.
2.
The podcast will create a new bond between Delhi
Police and citizens and enable better understanding among people about the
challenges faced by the police force.
- Delhi
- Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal
- Lieutenant Governor: Anil Baijal
- Delhi Police Commissioner: Rakesh Asthana
15. Where has the Davos Agenda Summit 2022 of the
'World Economic Forum' (WEF) been organized recently?
- Davos
1.
The Davos Agenda Summit 2022 of the 'World Economic
Forum' (WEF) was organized in Davos, Switzerland, in which India was represented
by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in a virtual way.
- WEF: World Economic Forum
- Established: 24 January 1971
- HQ: Cologny, Switzerland
- Executive Chairman: Klaus Schwab
16. Where will the "AFC Women's Asian Cup
India 2022" be held?
- India
1.
AFC: Asian Football Confederation
2.
"AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022" will
be organized from 20 January 2022 in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Pune, India.
3.
The team that succeeds in this game will
participate in the "FIFA Women's World Cup" to be held in Australia
and New Zealand in 2023.
- FIFA: Federation International de Football
Association
- Established: 21 May 1904
- HQ: Zurich, Switzerland
- President: Gianni Infantino
17. Recently the former President of Mali has
passed away, what is his name?
- Ibrahim Boubakar Keita
1.
Former Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has
died at the age of 76.
2.
Ibrahim Boubakar Keita also served as Prime
Minister of Mali from 1994 to 2000.
- Mali
- Capital: Bamako
- Currency: West African CFA Franc
- PM: Choguel Kokalla
- President: Assimi Goita
18. Where has the bridge made in the shape of the
mathematical symbol 'Infinity' recently opened for traffic for the first time?
- Dubai
- The 'Infinity Bridge' in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(UAE) has been opened for traffic for the first time.
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Capital: Abu Dhabi
- Currency: UAE Dirham
- Crown Prince: Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
19. Which Indian has recently won the Best National
Costume Award in the prestigious 'Mrs World 2022' competition?
- Navdeep Kaur
- India's Navdeep Kaur has won the Best National
Costume Award at the prestigious Mrs World 2022 pageant in Las Vegas,
Nevada.
- Mrs America, 'Shaylyn Ford' was crowned 'Mrs World
2022'.
20. Recently which state government has announced
the launch of "Rozgar Mission" to generate employment opportunities?
- Chhattisgarh
1.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel has
announced to launch "Rozgar Mission" to generate about 12 to 15 lakh
new employment opportunities in the state.
- Chhattisgarh
- Capital: Raipur
- Formation: 01 November 2000
- CM: Bhupesh Baghel
- Governor: Anusuiya Uikey
21. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of
Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) recently?
- Narendra Kumar Goenka
- AEPC, the official body of Apparel Exporters in
India provides invaluable assistance to Indian Exporters as well as
Importers/ International Buyers who choose India as their preferred sourcing
destination for garments.
- AEPC is a powerful body for the promotion and
facilitation of garment manufacturing and their export.
- Union Minister of Textiles: Shri Piyush Goyal
22. What is the name of the former Prime Minister
of Japan who has passed away recently?
- Toshiki Kaifu
- Japan
- Capital: Tokyo
- Currency: Japanese Yen
- PM: Fumio Kishida
23. Recently Padma Shri awardee and famous social
worker known as 'Lugdi Devi' has passed away, what is her name?
- Shanti Devi
- 'Shanti Devi', a social activist popularly known as
'Lugdi Devi', has made a significant contribution towards restoring peace
in the Maoist region of Orissa and for the development of education for
tribal girls.
24. Where has the 9th "National Ice Hockey
Championship" been organized recently?
- Himachal Pradesh
1.
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur inaugurated the 9th
National Ice Hockey Championship-2022 at Ice Skating Rink, "Kaza" in
the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
2.
"National Ice Hockey Championship" is
being organized for the first time in Himachal Pradesh.
- 'Hockey India' replaced 'Indian Hockey Federation'
(1925-2008)
- Hockey India Established: 2009
- HQ: New Delhi
- President: Gyanandro Nigombam
- :
- Himachal Pradesh
- Founded: 25 January 1971
- Capital: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
- CM: Jai Ram Thakur
- Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
25. Where has the world's largest 'Khadi Flag' been
displayed recently?
- loungewear
1.
The world's largest 'Khadi Flag' has been displayed
by the Indian Army on the India-Pakistan border in Longewala, Rajasthan on the
occasion of 74th Army Day (January 15).
2.
Made by Khadi and Village Industries Commission
(KVIC), this Indian tricolor flag is 225 feet in length, 150 feet in width, and
weighs 1400 kg. Whereas in the tricolor flag, the diameter of the Ashoka Chakra
is 30 feet.
- KVIC: Khadi and Village Industries Commission
- Established: 1956
- HQ: Mumbai
- Chairman: Vinai Kumar Saxena
- :
- Chief of Defense Staff:?
- Chief of Army Staff: General Manoj Mukund Narwane
- Chief of the Air Force: Air Marshal Vivek Ram
Chaudhari
- Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral R. Hari Kumar
26. Recently who has been appointed as the new
Vice-Chief of the Army Staff?
- Manoj Pandey
1.
General Manoj Pandey has been appointed as the new
Vice-Chief of the Army Staff by the Central Government.
- Chief of Defense Staff:?
- Chief of Army Staff: General Manoj Mukund Narwane
- Chief of the Air Force: Air Marshal Vivek Ram
Chaudhari
- Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral R. Hari Kumar
27. Recently in which state's 'Pench Tiger Reserve'
the famous lioness named "Collarwali" has passed away?
- Madhya Pradesh
1.
The famous lioness is known as
"Collarwali" has passed away in the 'Pench Tiger Reserve' of Madhya
Pradesh.
2.
The official name of the famous lioness by the name
"collarwali" by the forest department was 'T-15' but it was
affectionately named "collarwali" by the people of the neighborhood.
3.
This lioness has given birth to a total of 29 cubs
in her lifetime.
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
28. Who has recently become the youngest head of
the European Union (EU) Parliament?
- Roberta Metsola
- Roberta Metsola (Malta) has become the youngest head
of the European Union (EU) Parliament at the age of 43.
- The European Union (EU) is a political and economic
union of 27 member states that are mainly located in Europe.
29. Recently who has been appointed as the Chairman
and Managing Director (CMD) of Air India Limited by the Central Government?
- Vikram Dev Dutt
- Vikram Dev Dutt has been appointed as the Chairman
and Managing Director (CMD) of Air India Limited by the Ministry of Civil
Aviation.
- In October 2021, an agreement of Rs 18000 crore was
signed between Tata Sons and the central government for share sharing.
Under which, out of 141 Air India aircraft, 42 aircraft are owned by Tata
Sons and the remaining 99 aircraft are with the government.
- Union Minister of Civil Aviation: Shri Jyotiraditya
Scindia
30. Who has recently won the prestigious
"Genesis Prize"?
- Albert Boerla
- Albert Boerla, President and CEO of global
pharmaceutical giant "Pfizer Inc.", was awarded the prestigious
'Genesis Award' for his efforts in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine,
'Pfizer'.
31. Where is the 'Paryaya Mahottsava' celebrated
recently?
- Udupi
1.
'Paraya' is a religious ritual that takes place
every other year at the Sri Krishna Math (Krishna Temple) in Udupi, Karnataka.
2.
During the 'Parya', the worship and administration
of the Krishna Matha is handed over from the Swamiji of one Ashta Matha to the
Swamiji of the other Ashta Matha. It occurs every two years in even-numbered
years of the Gregorian calendar.
- Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- Formation: 01 November 1956
- CM: Basavaraj Bommai
- Governor: Thaawarchand Gehlot
32. According to the recently released report by
the International Labor Organization (ILO), how many people have been estimated
to be unemployed in the year 2022?
- 207 million
1.
Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, 207 million
people worldwide are estimated to be unemployed in the year 2022 by the
International Labor Organization (ILO).
- ILO: International Labor Organization
- Established: 1919
- HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
- Director-General: Guy Ryder
33. Who has won the Best FIFA Men's Player award at
the "Best FIFA Football Awards 2021"?
- Robert Lewandowski
1.
The Best FIFA Football Awards 2021 ceremony to
honor outstanding players for outstanding achievement in football has been held
virtually in Zurich, Switzerland.
- The list of audio award winners are as follows:-
- Best FIFA Men's Player: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern
Munich, Poland)
- Best FIFA Women's Player: Alexia Putelas (Barcelona,
Spain)
- Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper: "Daurd Mendy"
- Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper: Kristian Endler
- FIFA Fair Play Award: Denmark national football team
and medical staff
- :
- FIFA: Federation International de Football Association
- Established: 21 May 1904
- HQ: Zurich, Switzerland
- President: Gianni Infantino
34. Which mobile payment company has launched
"ClickPay" to further improve the online payment facility?
- MobiKwik
1.
Mobile payment company MobiKwik has launched a
"ClickPay" facility in collaboration with NBBL to further improve the
payment facility.
2.
NBBL: NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd
- NPCI: National Payments Corporation of India
- It is a joint platform of the Reserve Bank of India
and the Indian Banks Association
- Established: 2008
- HQ: Mumbai
- MD & CEO: Dilip Asbe
35. Which state government has recently launched
the book “Natural, Vedic and Organic Farming – Naya Swaroop of Rural
Entrepreneurship”?
- Jammu and Kashmir
- The book “Natural, Vedic and Organic Farming – Naya
Swaroop of Rural Entrepreneurship” has been launched by Shri Manoj Sinha,
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Jammu & Kashmir
- J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
- J & K Capital: 1. Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar
(Summer)
36. Recently who has been crowned 'Mrs World 2022'?
- Shaylyn Ford
- Shaylyn Ford, who was Mrs America, has been crowned
'Mrs World 2022'.
- Indian Navdeep Kaur has won the Best National
Costume Award in the prestigious 'Mrs World 2022' competition.
- India's Navdeep Kaur has won the Best National
Costume Award at the prestigious Mrs World 2022 pageant in Las Vegas,
Nevada.
37. Which of its raising day has been celebrated by
the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) recently?
- 17th
1.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is an
Indian special force constituted under the Disaster Management Act, 2005
"for the purpose of a special response to a dangerous disaster situation
or disaster".
- NDRF: National Disaster Response Force
- Established: 19 January 2006
- Director-General: Atul Karwal
38. Padma Shri awardee and founder of Indian Spinal
Injury Center (ISIC) has passed away, what is his name?
- Major Ahluwalia
39. Recently who has been elected as the new Prime
Minister of North Macedonia?
- Dimitar Kovasevsky
- North Macedonia
- Capital: Skopje
- Currency: Macedonia Denar
40. Recently Padma Shri awardee noted cartoonist
and Bengali comic book writer has passed away, what is his name?
- Narayan Debnath
- Narayan Debnath, a well-known cartoonist from West
Bengal and a recipient of Padma Shri including various state awards of
West Bengal, has died in Kolkata at the age of 98.
41. Recently who has been elected as the new
chairman of 'IFFCO'?
- Dilip Sanghani
1.
Dilip Sanghani has been elected as the 17th
Chairman of 'IFFCO'.
2.
Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited
(IFFCO), also known as IFFCO, is a multi-state cooperative society engaged in
the business of manufacturing and marketing of fertilizers.
- IFFCO: Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited
- Established: 03 November 1967
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Dileep Sanghani
42. Recently Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
has signed an agreement to export advanced light helicopters to which country?
- Mauritius
1.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a
contract with Mauritius to export the advanced light helicopter "ALH MK
III".
- HAL: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
- Established: 23 December 1940
- Head Quarter: Bengaluru
- Chairman: R. Madhavan
- :
- Mauritius
- Capital: Port Louis
- Currency: Mauritian Rupee
- PM: Pravind Jugnauth
43. Which mobile app has been recently launched by
the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
- 'Saa₹thi'
1.
The app 'Saa₹thi' launched by the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) aims to create awareness among investors about
the basic concepts of the securities market.
- SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India
- Established: 12 April 1992
- HQ: Mumbai
- Chairperson: Ajay Tyagi
44. Recently the first "BRICS Sherpa Meeting
2022" was held under the chairmanship of which country?
- China
1.
The "BRICS Summit 2021" was organized
under the chairmanship of India.
2.
BRICS is a grouping of five major emerging
economies whose members are Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
- BRICS: A group of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and
South Africa
- Established: June 2006
- HQ: Shanghai, China
45. Who has recently become the third youngest
Indian-origin teenage golfer to win the "Korn Ferry Tour"?
- Akshay Bhatia
- Akshay Bhatia has become the third-youngest
Indian-origin teenage golfer to win the "Corn Ferry Tour" held
at Sandals Emerald Bay.
46. Recently which tennis player has announced to
retire by the end of the year 2022?
- Sania Mirza
1.
Well-known Indian tennis player Sania Mirza has
announced her retirement from the tennis competition by the end of this year.
47. Recently the Parliament of Indonesia has
announced to replace the current capital Jakarta and make it a new capital
where?
- Nusantara
1.
Indonesia has proposed to replace the sinking
Jakarta with the new capital Nusantara, the initial process of which will be
completed from 2022 to 2024 and will be completed completely by the year 2045.
- Indonesia
- Capital: Jakarta
- Currency: Indonesian Rupiah
- President: Joko Widodo
48. Recently in which country the "Social
Housing Unit Project" made with the assistance of the Government of India
has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
- Mauritius
1.
The "Social Housing Unit Project" built
in Mauritius in collaboration with the Government of India has been inaugurated
by Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar
Jugnauth.
- Mauritius
- Capital: Port Louis
- Currency: Mauritian Rupee
- PM: Pravind Jugnauth
49. Recently who has been appointed as the new Vice
Chief of Army Staff?
- Manoj Pandey
1.
General Manoj Pandey has been appointed as the new
Vice-Chief of the Army Staff by the Central Government.
- Chief of Defense Staff:?
- Chief of Army Staff: General Manoj Mukund Narwane
- Chief of the Air Force: Air Marshal Vivek Ram
Chaudhari
- Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral R. Hari Kumar
50. Recently in which state's 'Pench Tiger Reserve'
the famous lioness named "Collarwali" has passed away?
- Madhya Pradesh
1.
The famous lioness known as "Collarwali"
has passed away in the 'Pench Tiger Reserve' of Madhya Pradesh.
2.
The official name of the famous lioness by the name
"Collarwali" by the forest department was 'T-15' but it was
affectionately named "collarwali" by the people of the neighborhood.
3.
This lioness has given birth to a total of 29 cubs
in her lifetime.
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
51. Recently who has become the youngest head of
the European Union (EU) Parliament?
- Roberta Metsola
- Roberta Metsola (Malta) has become the youngest head
of the European Union (EU) parliament at the age of 43.
- The European Union (EU) is a political and economic
union of 27 member states that are mainly located in Europe.
52. Who has emerged as the world's most popular leader recently?
- Shri Narendra Modi
- According
to the US-based global leader approval tracker, 'Morning Consult Political
Intelligence', Mr. Modi tops 13 world leaders with an approval rating of
71 percent.
- While
the US President, Joe Biden is in sixth place with a 43 percent rating.
- Joe
Biden is followed by Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau with 43
percent and Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison with a 41 percent
approval rating.
53. Which female cricketer has been selected as "ICC T20I Women's Team
of the Year" recently?
- Smriti Mandhana
1.
Smriti Mandhana of the Indian women's cricket team
has been named "ICC T20 International Women's Team of the Year".
- BCCI:
Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Established:
04 December 1928
- President:
Saurav Ganguly (39th)
- Secretary:
Jai Shah
- :
- ICC:
International Cricket Council
- HQ:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established:
15June1909
- Chairman:
Greg Barclay
- CEO:
Geoff Allardyce
54. Recently which state government has announced to increase the upper age
limit by 5 years for new jobs in the state?
- Meghalaya
1.
The upper age limit for new jobs in the state has
been increased from 27 years to 32 years for general category candidates and
from 32 to 37 years for scheduled tribe candidates by the Meghalaya government.
- Meghalaya
- Capital:
Shillong
- CM:
Conrad K. Sangma
- Governor:
Satya Pal Malik
55. With which country the Government of India has signed an agreement to
start joint research on green fuel?
- Denmark
1.
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed
between the Government of India and the Government of Denmark for undertaking
research on Green Fuels and Green Hydrogen.
- Denmark
- Capital:
Copenhagen
- Currency:
Danish Krone
56. Which Indian film has been nominated for the "94th Oscar
Awards" recently?
- Jai Bheem
- Tamil
social film "Jai Bheem" has been nominated from India for the
"94th Oscar Awards 2022".
- The
Academy Awards, also known as Oscars, are awards given for artistic and
technical merit in the film industry.
- Oscar
Awards are considered as one of the most prestigious and important awards
in the entertainment industry across the world.
- The
Oscar award is given annually in the United States by the Academy of
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
57. Which cricketer has been chosen as "Captain of the ICC Men's ODI
Team of the Year 2021" recently?
- Babar Azam
1.
Babar Azam, the captain of the Pakistani cricket
team, has been named "Captain of the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year
2021".
2.
Babar Azam has been named "Captain of the T20I
Team of the Year 2021".
- ICC:
International Cricket Council
- HQ:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established:
15June1909
- Chairman:
Greg Barclay
- CEO:
Geoff Allardyce
58. Recently the world's oldest person "Saturnino de la Fuente"
has passed away, he is a resident of which country?
- Spain
1.
The world's oldest person "Saturnino de la
Fuente", who belonged to the city of 'Leon' in Spain, has died at the age
of 112 years and 341 days.
2.
The world's oldest person "Saturnino de la
Fuente" was born on February 11, 1909, in the city of 'Leon' in Spain.
- Spain
- Capital:
Madrid
- Currency:
Euro
59. Which village has been declared as the first 'Milk Village' of Jammu
and Kashmir recently?
- Jerry Hamlet
- Jammu
& Kashmir
- J&K
Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
- J &
K Capital: 1. Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar (Summer)
60. In which state "44th Kokborok Day" has been celebrated
recently?
- Tripura
1.
'Kokborok' is a language prevalent in the state of
Tripura, to maintain its identity, "Kokborok Day" is celebrated every
year.
2.
'Kokborok' is also the official language of the state
of Tripura since 1979, which has not yet been included in the Eighth Schedule
of the Indian Constitution.
- Tripura
- Capital:
Agartala
- CM:
Biplab Kumar Deb
- Governor:
Satyadev Narayan Arya
61. Recently what percent of India's GDP growth rate has been estimated by
the credit rating agency 'Ind-Ra' for the financial year 2022-23?
- 7.6%
- 'Ind-Ra',
an Indian rating agency, according to which India's GDP growth rate for
the financial year 2022-23 has been estimated at 7.6% percent.
62. Recently which word has been declared as "Children's Word of the
Year 2021" by 'Oxford University Press'?
- Anxiety
- 'Anxiety'
has been declared as the "Children's Word of the Year 2021" by
Oxford University Press as the Children's Word of the Year 2021.
- Anxiety
means 'worry' in Hindi.
63. Which has been named as the world's largest derivatives marketplace
recently?
- National Stock Exchange (NSE)
1.
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has been
named as the world's largest derivatives marketplace for the third consecutive
year 2021.
2.
The 'Nifty India Defense Index' has also been
launched by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
- NSE:
National Stock Exchange
- Established:
1992
- HQ:
Mumbai
- MD
& CEO: Vikram Limaye
- Chairman:
Girish Chandra Chaturvedi
64. The recently released book "The Legend of Birsa Munda" is
authored by?
- Tuhin A Sinha
- The
book "The Legend of Birsa Munda" by Tuhin A. Sinha, authored by
the Governor of Maharashtra, Bhagat Singh Koshyari.
- The
book is the story of a tribal hero 'Birsa Munda', who courageously fought
against the oppressive British Raj for the rights of the tribal community.
65. Where is the "AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022" being
organized?
- India
1.
AFC: Asian Football Confederation
2.
The "AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022" is
being organized for the second time since 1979 in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and
Pune, India from 20 January to 6 February 2022.
3.
The team that succeeds in this game will
participate in the "FIFA Women's World Cup" to be held in Australia
and New Zealand in 2023.
- FIFA:
Federation International de Football Association
- Established:
21 May 1904
- HQ:
Zurich, Switzerland
- President:
Gianni Infantino
66. Where has recently been unveiled "Radhe
Krishna Cow Sanctuary"?
- Himachal Pradesh
1.
"Radhe Krishna Cow Sanctuary" has been
unveiled at Luthan in Kangra district by the Chief Minister of Himachal
Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur.
2.
“Apna Kangra” mobile app has also been launched to
provide a hassle-free experience for tourists and to promote the sale of local
handicrafts.
- Himachal Pradesh
- Founded: 25 January 1971
- Capital: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
- CM: Jai Ram Thakur
- Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
67. Which portal has been launched to share key
performance indicators related to coal sector?
- Koyla Darpan
- The 'Koyala Darpan' portal has been launched by Dr.
Anil Kumar Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Coal to share key performance
indicators related to the coal sector.
- The portal will have key performance indicators
related to coal production, coal stock status in thermal power plants,
allocation of blocks, monitoring of major coal mines, and coal price.
- Minister of Coal and Mines: Shri Pralhad Joshi
68. Who has been honored with the
"International Association of Working Women Award" recently?
- Sushmita Sen
- Former Miss Universe and well-known actress Sushmita
Sen has been honored with the "International Association of Working
Women Award" at the Washington DC South Asian Film Festival 2021.
- This award is given for his outstanding performance
in a TV series for one of his shows 'Arya 2'.
69. Where has been announced to inaugurate the
"Statue of Equality" in honor of Saint Ramanujacharya?
- Hyderabad
1.
In the honor of the 11th-century saint and
revolutionary social reformer Sant Ramanujacharya, on the occasion of his
1000th birth centenary, the "Statue of Equality" will be inaugurated
by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Hyderabad on 5th February 2022.
2.
The 216 ft high statue of Sant Ramanujacharya
"Statue of Equality" is being completed at a cost of ₹ 1000 crore and
is being installed on a 45-acre complex in Shamshabad, Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Telangana
- Capital: Hyderabad
- Formation: 02 June 2014
- CM: K. Chandrasekhar Rao
70. Amar Jawan Jyoti flame has been merged with the
newly constructed National War Memorial flame, where is the National War Memorial
located?
- New Delhi
- The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame at India Gate has been
merged with the flame of the newly constructed National War Memorial, New
Delhi.
- The program was presided over by the Chief of the
Integrated Defense Staff, Air Marshal Balabhadra Radha Krishna.
- India Gate was unveiled in 1931 in honor of the
supreme sacrifice of 70,000 soldiers of British India.
- The Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate was inaugurated
by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on the Republic Day of 1972 in
memory of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the
Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
- Tributes were being paid to the martyrs with the
flame of Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, but there the names of those
soldiers were not inscribed on the memorial, which is now displayed at the
newly built National War Memorial.
- The newly constructed National War Memorial was
inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 25 February 2019.
71. Recently with which state the Haryana
government has signed an agreement to uplift and revive the Saraswati river?
- Himachal Pradesh
1.
Haryana and Himachal Pradesh governments have
signed an agreement for the regeneration and revival of the Saraswati river.
2.
In the Panchkula district of Haryana and
Yamunanagar district area of Himachal Pradesh, the work of upliftment and
revival of the Saraswati river will be done at a cost of ₹215.33 crores.
- Haryana
- Capital: Chandigarh
- CM: Manohar Lal Khattar
- Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya
- :
- Himachal Pradesh
- Founded: 25 January 1971
- Capital: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
- CM: Jai Ram Thakur
- Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
72. Who has been appointed as the chairman of Unity
Small Finance Bank (Unity SFB) recently?
- Vinod Rai
- Former Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of
India and Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Vinod Rai has been
appointed as the chairman of Unity Small Finance Bank (Unity SFB).
- Unity Small Finance Bank (Unity SFB)
- Founded: 2017
- HQ: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Chairman: Vinod Rai
73. Where has the Anti-Submarine Warfare Maneuver
(ASW) been conducted recently?
- Guam
1.
Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise (ASW) between
India, Japan, Canada, Australia, South Korea, and the US Navy has been
conducted in Guam, the USA from January 5 to January 20, 2022.
2.
The Indian Navy's 'P8I' aircraft was participated
in this exercise.
- Indian Navy
- Established: 26 January 1950
- Navy Chief: R Hari Kumar
- Navy Day: 4 December
74. According to the recently released report by
the International Energy Agency (IEA), by when will India become the world's
third-largest ethanol consumer?
- 2026
- According to the International Energy Agency (IEA),
it will overtake China as the world's third-largest ethanol consumer by
2026.
What is Ethanol?
- Ethanol (also called ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol,
drinking alcohol, or simply alcohol) is an organic chemical compound. It
is simple alcohol with the chemical formula C2H6O.
- Ethanol is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid
with a characteristic wine-like odor and pungent taste.
- It is a psychoactive drug, a recreational drug, and
an active ingredient in alcoholic beverages.
- Ethanol is produced naturally by fermentation of
sugars by yeast or through petrochemical processes such as ethylene
hydration.
- It has medical applications as an antiseptic and
disinfectant.
- It is used as a chemical solvent and in the
synthesis of organic compounds.
- Ethanol is also a fuel source.
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