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Weekly Current Affairs: 24-30 January 2022
1. Recently who has won the women's singles title
in "Syed Modi International Tournament"?
- PV Sindhu
- Two-time Olympic champion in badminton, PV Sindhu
has won the women's singles title of "Syed Modi International
Tournament" by defeating Malvika Bansod of India.
- Indian pair of Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto
defeated T Hema Nagendra and Srivedya to win the 'Men's Mixed Doubles'
title at the "Syed Modi International Tournament".
- "Syed Modi International Tournament" 2022
was organized in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh.
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- BWF: Badminton World Federation
- Established: 05 July 1934
- HQ: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2. Recently who has been honored with Assam's
highest civilian honor "Asom Baibhav"?
- Ratan Tata
1.
The country's well-known industrialist Ratan Tata
has been honored with Assam's highest civilian honor "Asom Baibhav".
2.
This honor has been given to him for the various
social welfare works done by him and the establishment of cancer treatment
facilities in the state of Assam.
- Assam
- Founded as the Constituent State of India: 15 August
1947
- Country Statehood (Indian statehood): 26 January
1950
- Capital: Dispur
- CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
3. Recently who has been honored with "Subhash
Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2022"?
- Vinod Sharma
- Vinod Sharma has been awarded the "Subhash
Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2022" in the individual
category.
- Whereas “Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management”
has been awarded “Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2022” in
the Institutional category.
- In the form of an award, ₹ 5 lakh and certificate is
given in the individual category and a prize and certificate of ₹ 51 lakh
are given in the institutional category.
- On the occasion of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's
birth anniversary, "Parakram Divas" is celebrated across the
country on 23 January.
- On the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the hologram statue has been unveiled at India
Gate by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
- The birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose is
being celebrated as "Deshnayak Divas" by the Trinamool Congress
government in West Bengal.
4. Recently who has become the first "UNDP
India Youth Climate Champion"?
- Prajakta Koli
- The award has been given by Prajakta Koli for her
contribution towards mental health, women's rights, and girl child
education through various global social campaigns.
- UNDP: United Nations Development Program
- Established: 22 November 1965
- HQ: New York
- President: Achim Steiner
5. Where has India's first "Para-Badminton
Academy" been launched recently?
- Lucknow
- India's first "Para-Badminton Academy"
center was inaugurated by Gaurav Khanna, former Dronacharya Award winner
and Chief National Coach of the Indian Para-Badminton Team.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
6. According to the recently released report, which
country has become the largest exporter of cucumber in the world?
- India
- India has become the world's largest exporter of
cucumber by exporting 1,23,846 metric tonnes of cucumber during April to
October 2021 with the highest value of USD 114 million in the whole world.
- Whereas in the financial year 2020-21, a total of
2,23,515 metric tonnes of cucumber has been exported by India with a value
of US $ 223 million.
7. Which Indian film has recently won the Best Film
Award at the 20th 'Dhaka International Film Festival'?
- Koozhangal
- Indian film 'Koojhangal' has won the Best Film Award
in the Asian Film Competition category of the 20th 'Dhaka International
Film Festival'.
- The 20th 'Dhaka International Film Festival' was
organized in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh
- Capital: Dhaka
- PM: Sheikh Hasina
- President: Abdul Hamid
8. On which day "International Education
Day" has been celebrated recently?
- January 24
1.
International Education Day is celebrated on 24
January every year by UNESCO for the promotion, importance and sustainable
development of education on a global scale.
2.
According to the resolution passed by the United
Nations General Assembly in the year 2018, "International Education
Day" was celebrated for the first time on 24 January 2019.
3.
The theme of "International Education Day
2022": 'Changing Courses - Transforming Education'
- UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
- Established: 16 November 1945, First session: 04
November 1946
- HQ: Paris, France
- Director-General: Audrey Azoulay
9. Recently who has been honored with the
"Netaji Award 2022"?
- Shinzo Abe
- On the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas
Chandra Bose, the Prime Minister of Japan 'Shinzo Abe' has been honored
with the "Netaji Award 2022".
- "Netaji Award 2022", has been given by
'Netaji Research Bureau, Kolkata'.
- On the occasion of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's
birth anniversary, "Parakram Divas" is celebrated across the
country on 23 January.
- On the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the hologram statue has been unveiled at India
Gate by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
- The birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose is
being celebrated as "Deshnayak Divas" by the Trinamool Congress
government in West Bengal.
10. Recently in which state a loan of ₹ 1000 crore
has been approved by the World Bank to promote social services?
- West Bengal
- A loan of ₹ 1000 crore has been approved by the
World Bank to promote social services in the state of West Bengal.
- West Bengal
- Capital: Kolkata
- Formation: 26 January 1950
- CM: Mamata Banerjee
- Governor: Jagdeep Dhankhar
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- World Bank
- Established: July 1944
- HQ: Washington, D.C., United States
- President: David Malpass
11. Who has been chosen as "ICC T20
International Cricketer of the Year 2021" recently?
- Mohammad Rizwan and Tammy Beaumont
- Pakistani player Mohammad Rizwan has been adjudged
"ICC T20 International Cricketer of the Year 2021" in the men's
category and England's Tammy Beaumont in the women's section.
- ICC: International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Geoff Allardyce
12. Recently by which name indigenously made RT-PCR
kit has been developed for Omicron by Indian scientists?
- Om
- Scientists at CSIR-CDRI have developed an
indigenously made RT-PCR kit named "Om" for Omicron.
- CSIR: Center for Science and Industrial Research
- CDRI: Central Drug Research Institute
- RT-PCR: Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
13. On which day "National Girl Child
Day" has been celebrated recently?
- January 24
- National Girl Child Day is celebrated every year on
24 January by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of
India for the education, protection, and development of the girl child.
- For the first time "National Girl Child
Day" was celebrated in the year 2008.
14. Where has the hologram statue of Netaji Subhas
Chandra Bose been unveiled recently?
- India Gate
- On the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the hologram statue has been unveiled at India
Gate by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
- On the occasion of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's
birth anniversary, "Parakram Divas" is celebrated across the
country on 23 January.
- The birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose is
being celebrated as "Deshnayak Divas" by the Trinamool Congress
government in West Bengal.
15. Which team has won the title of 9th
"National Women's Ice Hockey Championship 2022" held recently?
- Ladakh
- The 9th "National Women's Ice Hockey
Championship 2022" has won the Ladakh women's team and the Chandigarh
team as the runner-up.
- The 9th "National Women's Ice Hockey
Championship 2022" was organized from 15 to 21 January 2022 at Kaza in
Lahaul and the Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
16. Artificial Intelligence-Based COVID-19 test has
been developed by the scientists of which country recently?
- Scotland
- Scientists in Scotland have developed a new AI-based
test that uses X-rays to detect COVID-19 in a matter of minutes.
- Scotland
- Capital: Edinburgh
- Currency: Pound Sterling
17. Recently the former famous Indian footballer
has passed away, what is his name?
- Subhash Bhowmick
- Former famous Indian footballer 'Subhash Bhowmik'
has passed away, who was a member of the Indian football team in the Asian
Games in 1970 in which the team won a bronze medal.
18. Which zoo has recently launched the "Adopt
an Animal" initiative?
- Sundarbans
1.
The “Adopt an Animal” initiative has been started
by Sunderbans Mini Zoo of Gujarat.
2.
The "Adopt an Animal" initiative has been
launched to ease the growing financial pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
3.
Through the "Adopt an Animal" initiative,
any person can adopt an animal, whose maintenance expenses can be deposited
with the zoo administration.
- Gujarat
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- Capital: Gandhinagar
- CM: Bhupendra Patel
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
19. The renowned comedian who has been honored with
Emmy Award has passed away, what is his name?
- Louis Anderson
- Louis Anderson was awarded an Emmy Award in the year
2016 for his role as a supporting actor in the film 'Baskets'.
20. Recently on which day "Parakram
Diwas" has been celebrated?
- January 23
- On the occasion of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's
birth anniversary, "Parakram Divas" is celebrated across the
country on 23 January.
- Subhas Chandra Bose (23 January 1897 – 18 August
1945) was an Indian nationalist who boycotted British colonial rule and
became a hero among Indians.
- On the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the hologram statue is being unveiled at India
Gate by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
- The birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose is
being celebrated as "Deshnayak Divas" by the Trinamool Congress
government in West Bengal.
21. Which para-athlete has recently entered the
'Guinness Book of World Records' for the best performance ever in a wheelchair
marathon?
- Kamalkant Nayak
- Kamal Kant Nayak, who hails from the Puri district
of Odisha state, has entered the 'Guinness Book of World Records' by
covering a total distance of 213 kilometers in 24 hours in the wheelchair
marathon, performing the best ever.
- Prior to this, the highest distance covered by a
wheelchair in 24 hours was 182.4 km by Mario Trinade of Portugal in 2007.
22. The recently discovered new species of frog has
been named after which environmental activist?
- Greta Thunberg
- A new species of frog discovered by scientists in
Panama has been named after Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg.
- The new species of frog has been named
"Pristimantis Gratathunbergae".
- Greta Thunberg is a Swedish environmental activist
best known for challenging world leaders to take immediate action for
climate change mitigation.
- Greta Thunberg has been voted 'International
Children's Peace Prize' and 'Time Magazine Person of the Year' in the year
2019.
23. On which day "National Tourism Day"
has been celebrated recently?
- January 25
- National Tourism Day is celebrated on 25 January
every year to show the development of tourism in the country and the
importance of tourism in the economy.
- The theme of "National Tourism Day" 2022:
'Rural and Community Centric Tourism'
- Union Minister of Culture and Minister of Tourism:
Shri G. Kishan Reddy
24. Which team of the Indian Premier League (IPL)
has changed its name recently?
- Lucknow
- The new team formed in the Indian Premier League
(IPL) "Lucknow" has changed its name to "Lucknow Super
Giants".
- Sanjeev Goenka is the owner of "Lucknow Super
Giants".
- Cricketer KL Rahul has been appointed as the captain
of the new team "Lucknow Super Giants".
25. Recently who has been appointed as the new
chairman of the adjudicating authority of the Prevention of Money Laundering
Act (PMLA)?
- Vinodanand Jha
- Retired IRS officer Vinodanand Jha has been
appointed as the new Chairman of the Adjudicating Authority of the
Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for the next 5 years.
- The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002,
is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted by the NDA Government to
prevent money laundering and confiscation of money laundering properties.
26. Recently the President of Armenia has resigned
from his post, what is his name?
- Armen Sarkissian
- The President of Armenia, Armen Sarkeesian, has
resigned due to criticism due to non-compliance of policies during the
pandemic and the national economic crisis.
- Armenia
- Capital: Yerevan
- Currency: Armenian Dram
27. How many children have been rewarded with the
"Prime Minister's National Children Award 2022" by Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi?
- 29
- This time the award has been presented in the
categories of Innovation (7), Social Service (4), Educational (1), Sports
(8), Art and Culture (6), and Bravery (3).
- Awarded for outstanding achievement in the field of
innovation, educational achievements, social service, arts and culture,
bravery, or sports, to Indian children under the age of 18 years.
- In the "Prime Minister's National Children's
Award", a cash prize of ₹ 100000 is also given along with a medal, a
certificate.
- The "Prime Minister's National Children's
Award" was given for the first time in 1996.
28. Eminent archaeologist and art historian has
passed away, what is his name?
- R Nagaswamy
- Renowned archaeologist, historian, and recipient of
Padma Bhushan, the country's third-highest civilian award, 'R Nagaswamy',
who belonged to the state of Tamil Nadu, has passed away.
29. Recently which public sector company has become
the first company to get the "Global Healthy Workplace Award 2021"?
- IOCL
- The award is given further in recognition of a
positive workplace environment and the company's extensive efforts to help
in the mental and physical well-being of its employees.
- IOCL: Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- Established: 30 June 1959
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Shrikant Madhav Baidh
30. On which day "National Voters' Day"
has been observed recently?
- January 25
- National Voters' Day is celebrated on 25 January
every year on the occasion of the foundation day of the Election
Commission of India.
- The theme of "National Voters' Day" 2022:
'Making Elections Inclusive, Accessible and Participatory'
- Union Minister of Law and Justice: Shri Kiren Rijiju
More about the Election Commission of India:-
- The Election Commission of India consists of a Chief
Election Commissioner and two Additional Election Commissioners.
- Chief Election Commissioner: Sushil Chandra
- Other two election commissioners: 1. Rajeev Kumar 2.
Anoop Chandra Pandey
- Establishment of Election Commission: 25 January
1950
- Headquarters: New Delhi
31. The winners of the 17th ICC Awards for 2021 to
recognize the best international cricket players have been announced by the
International Cricket Council (ICC).
Following is the list of all the winners of the 17th ICC Awards for 2021:-
1.
ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year for Rachel Hayhoe
Flint Trophy: Smriti Mandhana (India)
2.
ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year for Sir Garfield
Sobers Trophy: Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan)
3.
ICC Umpire of the Year: Marais Erasmus
4.
ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year: Mohammad
Rizwan (Pakistan)
5.
ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year: Tammy
Beaumont (Eng)
6.
ICC Emerging Men's Cricketer of the Year: Janman
Malan (South Africa)
7.
ICC Emerging Women's Cricketer of the Year: Fatima
Sana (Pakistan)
8.
ICC Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year: Zeeshan
Maqsood (Oman)
9.
ICC Women's Associate Cricketer of the Year:
Andrea-May Zepeda (Austria)
10.
ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year: Babar Azam
(Pakistan)
11.
ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year: Lizelle Lee
(South Africa)
12.
ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year: Joe Root
(Eng)
- ICC: International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Geoff Allardyce
32. Recently who has been honored with
"Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2022"?
- Vinod Sharma
- Vinod Sharma has been awarded the "Subhash
Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2022" in the individual
category.
- Whereas “Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management”
has been awarded “Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2022” in
the Institutional category.
- In the form of an award, ₹ 5 lakh and certificate is
given in the individual category and a prize and certificate of ₹ 51 lakh
is given in the institutional category.
- On the occasion of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's
birth anniversary, "Parakram Divas" is celebrated across the
country on 23 January.
- On the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the hologram statue has been unveiled at India
Gate by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
- The birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose is
being celebrated as "Deshnayak Divas" by the Trinamool Congress
government in West Bengal.
33. Recently who has been honored with the highest
civilian honor of Assam "Asom Baibhav"?
- Ratan Tata
1.
The country's well-known industrialist Ratan Tata
has been honored with Assam's highest civilian honor "Asom Vaibhav".
2.
This honor has been given to him for the various
social welfare works done by him and the establishment of cancer treatment
facilities in the state of Assam.
- Assam
- Founded as the Constituent State of India: 15 August
1947
- Country Statehood (Indian statehood): 26 January
1950
- Capital: Dispur
- CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
34. Recently who has won the women's singles title
in "Syed Modi International Tournament"?
- PV Sindhu
- Two-time Olympic champion in badminton, PV Sindhu
has won the women's singles title of "Syed Modi International
Tournament" by defeating Malvika Bansod of India.
- Indian pair of Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto
defeated T Hema Nagendra and Srivedya to win the 'Men's Mixed Doubles'
title at the "Syed Modi International Tournament".
- "Syed Modi International Tournament" 2022
was organized in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh.
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- BWF: Badminton World Federation
- Established: 05 July 1934
- HQ: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
35. Which Olympic medalist has been awarded the 'Param Vishisht Seva Medal'
recently?
- Neeraj Chopra
- Neeraj
Chopra, the only gold medalist from India in Tokyo Olympics 2020, has been
awarded the 'Param Vishisht Seva Medal'.
- Neeraj
Chopra, a sportsperson of javelin throw competition and also a Naib
Subedar in the Indian Army.
- Earlier
Neeraj Chopra has been awarded the Arjuna Award in the year 2018 and the
Vishisht Seva Medal in 2020.
36. What is the rank of India in the recently released 'Transparency
International's Corruption Index'?
- 85th
- India
is ranked 85th in the list of 180 countries of Transparency
International's Corruption Index.
- Denmark
ranks first, Finland second, and New Zealand third in Transparency
International's Corruption Index.
37. Who has been awarded the gallantry award "Ashok Chakra"
recently?
- Babu Ram
- Ashok
Chakra, the country's highest peacetime gallantry award, was awarded
posthumously to Babu Ram, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Jammu and
Kashmir Police.
- At the
73rd Republic Day 2022 celebrations, President Ram Nath Kovind
posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra to Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of
Jammu and Kashmir Police 'Babu Ram' on 26 January 2022.
- Babu
Ram's widow Reena Rani and her son Manik received the award from President
Kovind.
- On 29
August 2020, Babu Ram killed three terrorists during an operation in
Srinagar, displaying "valor and exemplary raw courage in engaging and
destroying terrorists", before laying down his life for the country.
38. Recently on which day Himachal Pradesh state has celebrated its
foundation day?
- January 25
- Himachal
Pradesh Act was passed in Parliament on 18 December 1970 and Himachal
Pradesh became the 18th state of India on 25 January 1971.
- The
first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh was Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar.
- Himachal
Pradesh
- Founded:
25 January 1971
- Capital:
Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
- CM: Jai
Ram Thakur
- Governor:
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
39. Recently India has launched a commemorative logo to mark the 30th
anniversary of diplomatic relations with which country?
- Israel
- Israel
- Capital:
Jerusalem
- Currency:
Israeli New Shekel
- PM:
Naftali Bennett
- President:
Isaac Herzog
40. On which day "International Customs Day" has been observed
recently?
- 26 January
- Established
by the World Customs Organization (WCO), International Customs Day is held
on 26 January, which commemorates the day in 1953 when the inaugural
session of the Customs Cooperation Council (CCC) was held in Brussels,
Belgium.
41. Recently what percentage of India's GDP growth rate has been estimated
by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the financial year 2022-23?
- 9%
1.
India's GDP growth for the fiscal year 2022-23 has
now been projected at 9%, an increase of 50 basis points (bps) from the earlier
forecast by the International Monetary Fund.
- IMF:
International Monetary Fund
- Established:
1944
- HQ:
Washington, D.C., United States
- Chairperson:
Kristalina Georgieva
- Chief
Economist: Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas
42. This time in
India, 73rd Republic Day has been celebrated on 26 January 2022.
- India
is in the 75th year of independence this year which is being celebrated
throughout the year as "Azadi Ke Nectar Mahotsav".
- After
India became independent on 15 August 1947, the country did not have a
strong constitution and the governance system was running on the basis of
the Government of India Act 1935.
- A
drafting committee was constituted on 28 August 1947 under the
chairmanship of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar for the creation of a new and strong
constitution in the country.
- After
this, after tireless efforts of 2 years 11 months 18 days, a strong and
world's largest constitution was formed in the country on 24 January 1950,
which was fully implemented on 26 January 1950. To mark this day every
year 26 January is celebrated as Republic Day of India.
43. The country's
highest civilian honor Padma Award 2022 was announced:-
- This
year the President has approved the conferment of 128 Padma Awards
including 2 couple cases (in a couple cases, the award is counted as one)
as per the list below.
- The
list includes 4 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 107 Padma Shri
awards.
- 34 of
the awardees are women and the list also includes 10 persons from the
category of Foreigners/NRIs/PIOs/OCIs and 13 posthumous awardees.
- Padma
Awards - one of the highest civilian awards of the country, are conferred
in three categories, namely Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
- Awards
are given in various disciplines/areas of activities, such as arts, social
work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry,
medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc.
- Padma
Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service.
- 'Padma
Bhushan' for distinguished service of a high order
- and
'Padma Shri' for distinguished service in any field.
- The
awards are announced every year on the occasion of Republic Day (26
January).
- These
awards are presented by the President of India in ceremonial ceremonies
which are usually held at Rashtrapati Bhavan around March/April every
year.
Padma Vibhushan 2022 (4)
1.
Ms. Prabha Atre - Art - Maharashtra
2.
Shri Radheshyam Khemka (Posthumous) - Literature
and Education - Uttar Pradesh
3.
General Bipin Rawat (Posthumous) - Civil Services -
Uttarakhand
4.
Shri Kalyan Singh (Posthumous) - Public Affairs -
Uttar Pradesh
Padma Bhushan (17)
Padma Shri (107)
44. Which team of the Indian Premier League (IPL)
has changed its name recently?
- Lucknow
- The new team formed in the Indian Premier League
(IPL) "Lucknow" has changed its name to "Lucknow Super
Giants".
- Sanjeev Goenka is the owner of "Lucknow Super
Giants".
- Cricketer KL Rahul has been appointed as the captain
of the new team "Lucknow Super Giants".
45. Recently who has been appointed as the new
chairman of the adjudicating authority of the Prevention of Money Laundering
Act (PMLA)?
- Vinodanand Jha
- Retired IRS officer Vinodanand Jha has been
appointed as the new Chairman of the Adjudicating Authority of the
Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for the next 5 years.
- The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002,
is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted by the NDA Government to
prevent money laundering and confiscation of money laundering properties.
46. Which Tiger Reserve has won the "TX2"
award recently?
- Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
- The Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in the state of
Tamil Nadu has been awarded the "TX2" award for doubling the
number of tigers since 2010.
- Tamil Nadu
- Capital: Chennai
- CM: MK Stalin
- Governor: RN Ravi
47. Recently the famous Kathakali dancer of France
has passed away, what is her name?
- Milena Salvinic
- Famous French Kathakali dancer "Milena
Salvinic" has passed away.
- The famous French Kathakali dancer "Milena
Salvinic" was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India.
- "Milena Salvinik" came to India and
learned Kathakali dance, especially in Kerala.
48. According to the recently released 'Brand
Finance 2022 Global 500' report, which has become the most valuable brand?
- Apple
- Apple has retained its position as the most valuable
brand according to the 'Brand Finance 2022 Global 500' report.
- According to this report, Amazon is second, Google
third, and Microsoft fourth.
- According to this report, "TikTok" has
been declared as the fastest growing brand in the world which is ranked
18th.
- From the Indian side 'Tata Group' is the only Indian
company in the top 100.
49. Recently in which state 13 new districts have
been announced to create?
- Andhra Pradesh
- With the creation of 13 new districts in Andhra Pradesh,
now there will be a total of 26 districts in the state.
- Andhra Pradesh
- CM: Y. S. JaganMohan Reddy
- Capital: 1. Amaravati (Legislative: Legislative) 2.
Visakhapatnam (Executive: Executive) 3. Kurnool (Judicial: Judicial)
- Governor: Biswabhusan Harichandan
50. Recently who has been sworn in as the first
woman judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan?
- Ayesha Malik
- Pakistan
- Capital: Islamabad
- Currency: Pakistani Rupee
- PM: Imran Khan
- President: Arif Alvi
51. Recently the Government of India has signed an
agreement with which country for research in the field of health?
- France
1.
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed
between the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, and
Institut Pasteur, France for research in the field of health.
- France
- Capital: Paris
- Currency: Euro, CPF Franc
- President: Emmanuel Macron
52. Recently by what name has the Western Naval
Command of the Indian Navy organized a maritime exercise?
- Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022)
1.
The Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy has
organized a 20-day maritime exercise named 'Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022)' in the
Arabian Sea.
2.
The exercise was participated by Western Naval
Command, Mumbai, Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam, and Southern Naval
Command, Kochi.
- Indian Navy
- Established: 26 January 1950
- Navy Chief: R Hari Kumar
- Navy Day: 4 December
53. Recently 70,000 assault rifles 'AK-203'
manufactured by which country has been handed over to the Indian Army?
- Russia
1.
A total of 6,70,000 assault rifles 'AK-203' have
been dealt with by the Ministry of Defense of India, out of which 70,000 have
been handed over to the Indian Army.
2.
Union Defense Minister: Shri Rajnath Singh
- Russia
- Capital: Moscow
- Currency: Russian Ruble
- Prime Minister: Mikhail Mishustin
- President: Vladimir Putin
54. On which day 'International Holocaust
Remembrance Day' has been observed recently?
- January 27
1.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day has been
marked by the United Nations on January 27 in honor of the 6 million Jews
killed in the Holocaust.
2.
The theme of 'International Holocaust Remembrance
Day' 2022: 'Memory, Dignity, and Justice'
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
55. Recently which state government has started the
"Village One" program to take government services to the villages?
- Karnataka
- In the initial phase, the "Gaon One"
program has been started by the Government of Karnataka to take government
services to the villages in 12 districts.
- Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- Formation: 01 November 1956
- CM: Basavaraj Bommai
- Governor: Thaawarchand Gehlot
56. The recently released book "Last Among
Equals: Power, Cast, and Politics in Bihar's Village" has been authored
by?
- MR Sharan
- In the book "Last Among Equals: Power, Caste,
and Politics in Bihar's Village" authored by MR Sharan, the author
gives an account of a field study in a village in Bihar.
- Bihar
- Capital: Patna
- CM: Nitish Kumar
- Governor: Phagu Chauhan
57. Who has been announced to be appointed as the
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
(HPCL) recently?
- Pushp Kumar Joshi
- Pushp Kumar Joshi will succeed MK Surana who is
retiring on 30 April 2022.
- HPCL: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
- Founded: 1974
- HQ: Mumbai
- CMD: M K Surana (Next-> Pusp Kumar Joshi, From
30April 2022)
58. Recently which state government has reduced the
weekly working day of state employees to 5 days?
- Chhattisgarh
1.
Apart from this, the Government of Chhattisgarh has
announced to set up women protection cells in all the districts of the state.
2.
Along with this, the Chhattisgarh government has
announced to ensure minimum support price of crops for Kharif season.
- Chhattisgarh
- Capital: Raipur
- Formation: 01 November 2000
- CM: Bhupesh Baghel
- Governor: Anusuiya Uikey
59. Which Olympic medalist has been awarded the
'Param Vishisht Seva Medal' recently?
- Neeraj Chopra
- Neeraj Chopra, the only gold medalist from India in
Tokyo Olympics 2020, has been awarded the 'Param Vishisht Seva Medal'.
- Neeraj Chopra, a sportsperson of javelin throw
competition and also a Naib Subedar in the Indian Army.
- Earlier Neeraj Chopra has been awarded the Arjuna
Award in the year 2018 and the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2020.
60. What is the rank of India in the recently
released Transparency International's Corruption Index?
- 85th
- India is ranked 85th in the list of 180 countries of
Transparency International's Corruption Index.
- Denmark ranks first, Finland second, and New Zealand
third in Transparency International's Corruption Index.
61. Recently who has been awarded the gallantry
award "Ashok Chakra"?
- Babu Ram
- Ashok Chakra, the country's highest peacetime
gallantry award, was awarded posthumously to Babu Ram, Assistant
Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Jammu and Kashmir Police.
- At the 73rd Republic Day 2022 celebrations,
President Ram Nath Kovind posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra to Assistant
Sub Inspector (ASI) of Jammu and Kashmir Police 'Babu Ram' on 26 January
2022.
- Babu Ram's widow Reena Rani and her son Manik
received the award from President Kovind.
- On 29 August 2020, Babu Ram killed three terrorists
during an operation in Srinagar, displaying "valor and exemplary raw
courage in engaging and destroying terrorists", before laying down
his life for the country.
62. The recently released book "A Little Book of India" is
authored by?
- Ruskin Bond
- The
book "A Little Book of India: Celebrating 75 Years of
Independence" written by Ruskin Bond has been released recently.
- This
book pays tribute to the country (India) which has been his home for 84
years.
- Ruskin
Bond (born 19 May 1934) is an Indian writer of British origin.
- His
father, Aubrey Alexander Bond was an officer of the rank of Royal Air
Force (RAF) in India.
- He
studied at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla.
- His
first novel, The Room on the Roof, received the John Llewellyn Rice Prize
in 1957.
- He was
awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1992.
63. Which country has hosted the first "India-Central Asia
Summit" recently?
- India
- The
first "India-Central Asia Summit" has been chaired by Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi in a virtual way.
- Kazakhstan,
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Kyrgyz Republic have
attended the first "India-Central Asia Summit".
64. Recently which has become the first Open Defecation Free (ODF) village
of Mizoram?
- South Maubuang
- 'Dakshin
Mabuang' village of Aizawl district of Mizoram has become the first Open
Defecation Free (ODF) village of Mizoram.
- Mizoram
- Capital:
Aizawl
- CM:
Zoramthanga
- Governor:
Hari Babu Kambampati
65. Recently which state has started the "Brain Health
Initiative"?
- Karnataka
- The
"Brain Health Initiative" has been launched by the Government of
Karnataka to reduce the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Karnataka
- Capital:
Bengaluru
- Formation:
01 November 1956
- CM:
Basavaraj Bommai
- Governor:
Thaawarchand Gehlot
66. Recently the well-known Indian hockey player has passed away, what is
his name?
- Charanjit Singh
- Noted
Indian hockey player and captain of the Indian hockey team involved in the
1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, Charanjit Singh has passed away.
- The
gold medal was won by the Indian hockey team in the Tokyo Olympics 1964
game, Charanjit Singh was a member of that team.
- Charanjit
Singh was also awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian
honors.
67. Which company has been made the sponsor of the 'Maharashtra Open Tennis
Tournament'?
- Tata Motors
1.
Tata Motors has been selected as the sponsor of
'Maharashtra Open Tennis Tournament 2022'.
2.
The 'Maharashtra Open Tennis Tournament 2022' will
be organized from 31 January to 6 February 2022 at the Belavadi Stadium in
Maharashtra.
- Maharashtra
- Capital:
Mumbai
- Formation:
01 May 1960
- CM:
Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor:
Bhagat Singh Koshyari
68. Recently the well-known social worker and writer of Marathi language
has passed away, what is his name?
- Anil Awchat
69. Where is the first edition of 'Orissa Open' being organized?
- Cuttack
1.
The first 'Orissa Open Badminton Tournament 2022'
is being organized at 'Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium' in Cuttack, Odisha.
2.
The first 'Orissa Open Badminton Tournament 2022'
is being organized by the Badminton Association of India.
3.
More than 300 players from 18 countries are
participating in the 'Orissa Open Badminton Tournament 2022'.
- Odisha
- Capital:
Bhubaneswar
- Formation:
01 April 1936
- CM:
Naveen Patnaik
- Governor:
Ganeshi Lal
70. Recently, which tsunami-affected country has been announced by the
Government of India, an aid amount of 2 lakh US dollars?
- Tonga
- Tonga
- Capital:
Nuku'alofa
- Currency:
Pa'anga
71. Recently, the Government of India has entrusted the responsibility of
operating 'Air India' to whom?
- Tata Group
- 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.
- Vikram
Dev Dutt has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of
Air India Limited by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- Union
Minister of Civil Aviation: Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia
72. Which Tiger Reserve has recently won the "TX2" award?
- Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
- The
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in the state of Tamil Nadu has been awarded
the "TX2" award for doubling the number of tigers since 2010.
- Tamil
Nadu
- Capital:
Chennai
- CM: MK
Stalin
- Governor:
RN Ravi
73. Recently which Airlines company has changed its
name to "Capital A"?
- Air Asia
- Malaysia's airline company 'AirAsia Group Bhd' has
changed its name to "Capital A".
- However, the company has decided to continue with
its brand name 'AirAsia'.
- AirAsia
- Founded: 20 December 1993
- Commenced Operations: 18 November 1996
- HQ: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
74. On which day the 157th birth anniversary of
Lala Lajpat Rai has been celebrated recently?
- January 28
- Lala Lajpat Rai was born in 1865 in Ludhiana
district of Punjab.
- He was one of the three Tikdi 'Lal Bal Pal' the
other two were Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Bipin Chandra Pal.
- Lala Lajpat Rai was also given the title of 'Punjab
Kesari and Lion of Punjab'.
75. Recently the Government of India has signed an
agreement with which country to convert 150 villages of the country into
"Villages of Excellence"?
- Israel
- MoU has been signed with Israel to provide digital
and technical assistance to 150 villages in 12 states of the country.
- Israel
- Capital: Jerusalem
- Currency: Israeli New Shekel
- PM: Naftali Bennett
- President: Isaac Herzog
76. Recently which mobile app has been launched by
the Lok Sabha Secretariat to make available the live proceedings of Parliament
to all?
- Digital Sansad App
- 'Digital Sansad App' has been launched to make
available the live proceedings of Parliament to all. Through 'Digital
Sansad App', all the members of Parliament can get the current status of
their notices and house bulletin etc.
- In future, on this application, all the members of
Parliament will be able to get the status of their attendance, their
questions and all the information.
- Speaker of Lok Sabha: Shri Om Birla
77. Where has the world's largest 'Canal Lock' been
inaugurated recently?
- Netherlands
- The world's largest 'Canal Lock' has been
inaugurated at Amsterdam port in Netherlands.
- This 'Canal Lock', the world's largest, has been
built to allow modern cargo ships to reach the port of Amsterdam.
- netherland
- Capital: Amsterdam
- Currency: Euro
- PM: Mark Rutte
78. Who has recently won the Australian Open
women's singles title?
- Ashleigh Barty
- Australia's well-known female tennis player
'Ashleigh Barty' has won the 'Australian Open 2022' women's singles title
by defeating 'Danielle Collins' of America.
79. Recently who has been appointed as the new
Chief Economic Adviser of India?
- Dr V Ananth Nageswaran
- Dr. V Ananth Nageswaran will replace outgoing
Krishnamurthy Subramaniam who has decided to return to the field of study
after completing his 3-year tenure.
- Union Finance Minister: Nirmala Sitharaman
- Union Finance Secretary
- Finance Secretary: T.V. Somnath
80. Where has India's largest Electric Vehicle
Charging Station (EV Charging Station) been inaugurated recently?
- Gurugram
- India's largest EV Charging Station with 100 point
has been inaugurated in Gurugram, Haryana.
- Haryana
- Capital: Chandigarh
- CM: Manohar Lal Khattar
- Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya
81. Where has recently been announced to set up a
'New Bank Note Printing Line'?
- Nashik and Dewas
- SPMCIL has announced to set up new bank note
printing lines at Nashik and Dewas.
- SPMCIL, a Miniratna company owned by the Government
of India, manufactures/produces currency and banknotes, security papers,
non-judicial stamp papers, etc.
- SPMCIL: Security Printing and Minting Corporation of
India Limited
82. On which day 'Data Privacy Day' has been
celebrated recently?
- January 28
- Theme of 'Data Privacy Day' 2022: 'Privacy Matters'
- The objective of 'Data Privacy Day' is to sensitize
individuals and disseminate privacy practices and principles.
83. Who wrote the recently released book "The
$10 Trillion Dream"?
- Morning Chandra Garg
- The book "The $10 Trillion Dream" written
by Subhash Chandra, former Secretary of India has been released.
84. Which intelligent messenger app has been
recently launched by 'Paytm Money' to track investments and markets?
- Pop
- 'Paytm Money' is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Paytm.
- PayTm
- Established: 2009
- HQ: Noida
- Chairman: Vijay Shekhar Sharma
- CEO: Varun Sridhar
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