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Weekly Current Affairs: 31 Jan - 06 February 2022
1. Who has won the men's singles title in the
recently held Australian Open 2022?
- Rafael Nadal
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Spain's famous tennis player 'Rafael Nadal' has won
the men's singles title of 'Australian Open 2022' by defeating Russian tennis
player 'Daniel Medvedev'.
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This is Rafael Nadal's 21st Grand Slam title and
with this Rafael Nadal holds the record for winning the Grandest Slam titles.
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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.
2. Who has authored the recently released book
'Fearless Governance'?
- Kiran Bedi
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The book 'Fearless Governance' has been written by
Kiran Bedi, the first woman IPS officer of India and the current Lieutenant
Governor of Puducherry.
3. Who has won the women's singles title of
"Orissa Open 2022" held recently?
- Unnati Hooda
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With the women's singles title of "Orissa Open
2022" won by 'Unnati Hooda', she has become the youngest badminton player
from India to win the "Super 100 tournament".
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Kiran George has won the men's singles title of
"Orissa Open 2022".
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"Orissa Open 2022" has been organized at
''Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium'' in Cuttack, Orissa.
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The 'Orissa Open 2022' is a 'Super 100 tournament'
organized by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
4. What is the name of the well-known educationist
and religious guru of Sikhs who has passed away recently?
- Baba Iqbal Singh
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The founder of 'Akal Academy' and religious guru of
Sikhs 'Baba Iqbal Singh' has passed away.
·
Baba Iqbal Singh was also awarded the Padma Shri,
one of India's highest civilian honors.
5. Recently the term of the Chairman of Life
Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has been extended, what is his name?
- MR Kumar
·
The tenure of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)
Chairman 'MR Kumar' has been extended again for another 1 year.
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LIC: Life Insurance Corporation of India
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Established: 01 September 1956
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HQ: Mumbai
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Chairman: M R Kumar
6. On which day 'Martyr's Day' has been celebrated
recently?
- January 30
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Every year on 30 January, the death anniversary of
the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, is celebrated as ''Martyr's Day''.
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Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse
on 30 January 1948.
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Whereas ''Martyr's Day'' is also celebrated on
another date, 23 March, the day Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru were hanged.
7. On which day "World Leprosy Day" has
been observed recently?
- January 30
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World Leprosy Day is celebrated worldwide on the
last Sunday of January to raise awareness about leprosy (Hansen's disease).
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The theme of "World Leprosy Day"
2022: "United for Dignity"
8. Which campaign has been started recently by the
Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for public awareness against leprosy?
- SPARSH
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“Sparsh” campaign has been started by Brihan Mumbai
Municipal Corporation (BMC) for public awareness against leprosy.
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Maharashtra
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Capital: Mumbai
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Formation: 01 May 1960
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CM: Uddhav Thackeray
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Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
9. Which country has won the recently held 'Hockey
Women's Asia Cup 2022'?
- Japan
·
Which country has won the 'Hockey Women's Asia Cup
2022' by Japan?
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The 'Hockey Women's Asia Cup 2022' was organized in
Muscat, the capital of Oman.
·
Indian women's hockey team has won the bronze medal
by defeating China.
10. Recently which film has won the first prize in
the 'NHRC Competition'?
- Street Student
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Akula Sandeep's Telugu short film 'Street Student'
has won the first prize in the 'Seventh Short Film Awards Competition'
organized by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
11. Recently who has been sworn in as the first
female President of Honduras?
- Xiomara Castro
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Honduras
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Capital: Tegucigalpa
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Currency: Honduran Lempira
12. Which country has won the recently held
"American Women's Pan Cup Hockey Championship 2022"?
- Argentina
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In the sixth "Pan Am Women's Cup Hockey
Championship 2022", Argentina has won the tournament by defeating Chile.
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The "Pan Am Women's Cup Hockey Championship"
is a quadrennial international championship in the United States organized by
the Pan American Hockey Federation.
13. On which day "World Neglected Tropical
Diseases Day" has been observed recently?
- January 30
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''World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day'' is
observed on 30 January every year to raise awareness of Neglected Tropical
Diseases as an important public health challenge globally.
·
The proposal to celebrate "World Neglected
Tropical Diseases Day" by the United Arab Emirates was placed in the
'World Health Organization (WHO)'.
·
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day was observed
for the first time on 30 January 2020.
14. With whom META (Facebook) has tied up to
support small women businessmen?
- FICCI
1.
Meta (Facebook) has tied up with the Federation of
Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to promote small businesses
run by women.
2.
Under this agreement, 5 lakh small women
businessmen will be supported in their business.
3.
FICCI: Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce
& Industry
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FLO: FICCI Ladies Organization
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FICCI Established: 1927
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HQ: New Delhi
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President: Sanjiv Mehta
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Director-General: Arun Chawla
·
,
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Meta (Formerly Facebook)
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Established: February 2004
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HQ: Menlo Park, California, United States
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CEO: Mark Zuckerberg
15. Recently Reserve Bank of India has imposed
various financial restrictions on which bank?
- Indian Mercantile Cooperative Bank Ltd.
1.
Various financial restrictions have been imposed by
RBI due to the poor financial condition of 'Indian Mercantile Cooperative Bank
Limited' located in Lucknow.
2.
All these restrictions are imposed by RBI under
Section 35A and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
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RBI: Reserve Bank of India
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HQ: Mumbai
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Established: 1 April 1935
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Nationalization: 01 January 1949
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Governor: Shaktikanta Das
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Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael
Debabrata Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao 4. T Rabi Sankar
16. Who has been selected as "World Games
Athlete of the Year 2021" recently?
- PR Sreejesh
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'PR Sreejesh' became the first Indian male and
second Indian player to be named "World Games Athlete of the Year".
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Prior to 'PR Sreejesh', Indian women's hockey
player 'Rani Rampal' is the first Indian player to be selected as "World
Games Athlete of the Year".
17. According to the Economic Survey 2021-22
released by the Union Finance Minister, what percentage of the growth rate of
the Indian economy has been estimated in the financial year 2022-23?
-> 8-8.5%
·
According to the Economic Survey 2021-22 released
by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, India's GDP growth rate is
estimated to be 9.27% in the current financial year 2021-22 and 8-8.5% in the
financial year 2022-23. has gone.
·
The theme of Economic Survey 2021-22: Agile
Approach
18. Where has India's first "GeoPark"
been announced recently by the Zoological Survey of India (GSI)?
- Jabalpur
·
It has been announced to set up India's first
"GeoPark" at Lamheta village on the banks of river Narmada in
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
What is "GeoPark"?
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A UNESCO-designated area containing one or more
sites of special geological importance intended to preserve the geological
heritage and promote public awareness of it, usually through tourism.
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Madhya Pradesh
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MP Capital: Bhopal
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CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
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Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
19. Where has "Torgya Utsav" been
celebrated recently?
- Arunachal Pradesh
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"Torgya Utsav" is celebrated every 3
years by the "Monpa tribal community" in Tawang Monastery of
Arunachal Pradesh.
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Established: 20 February 1987
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Capital: Itanagar
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CM: Pema Khandu
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Governor: B.D.Mishra
20. Recently cricketer 'Ben Cooper' has announced
his retirement from international cricket, he is a cricketer from which
country?
- Netherlands
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The 29-year-old 'Ben Cooper' of the Netherlands has
announced his retirement from international cricket.
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Netherland
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Capital: Amsterdam
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Currency: Euro
·
PM: Mark Rutte
·
,
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ICC: International Cricket Council
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HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Established: 15June1909
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Chairman: Greg Barclay
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CEO: Geoff Allardyce
21. Which country has recently celebrated its first
"Yoga Festival"?
- Saudi Arab
·
Saudi Arabia has organized its first "Yoga
Festival" in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
·
Saudi Arabia has also signed an agreement with
India to promote 'Yoga' in the country.
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Saudi Arabia
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Capital: Riyadh
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Currency: Saudi Riyal
22. Who has been appointed as brand ambassador by
the online gaming company "Games24x7" recently?
- Hrithik Roshan
·
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has been appointed
as its brand ambassador by online gaming company "Games24x7".
23. Which IPL team has recently become India's
first "Unicorn Sports Enterprise"?
- Chennai Super Kings
·
IPL team Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has become
India's first "Unicorn Sports Enterprise" with ₹7600 crore market
share.
·
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is the second most
successful team in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with four
final wins.
·
In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, Chennai
Super Kings (CSK) won by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
·
The captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team
is Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
24. Recently who has taken over as the new
Vice-Chief of the Indian Army?
- Lt Gen Manoj Pandey
·
Manoj Pandey as the new Vice Chief of the Indian
Army, C.P. Mohanty has been replaced.
·
Chief of Defense Staff:?
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Chief of Army Staff: General Manoj Mukund Narwane
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Chief of the Air Force: Air Marshal Vivek Ram
Chaudhari
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Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral R. Hari Kumar
25. Recently which of its Raising Day has been
celebrated by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)?
- 46th
1.
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was established on 1
February 1977, to mark which Indian Coast Guard Day (ICG Day) is celebrated
every year on 1 February.
2.
The Indian Coast Guard is the fourth largest Coast
Guard force in the world.
3.
The Indian Coast Guard plays an important role in
keeping the Indian maritime territories safe.
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Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
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Established: 01 February 1977
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ICG Day: 01 February
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Director-General: VS Pathania (24th)
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Headquarters: New Delhi
26. Who has recently won the "Tata Steel Chess
Championship 2022"?
- Magnus Carlson
·
World number one chess player 'Magnus Carlsen' from
Norway has won the "Tata Steel Chess Championship 2022" by defeating
American-Italian 'Fabiano Caruana'.
27. Recently under which scheme home delivery of
medicines has been started by the Ministry of Defense?
- SeHAT
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The “SeHAT” scheme was launched by the Union
Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh in May 2021 and home delivery of medicines
has been started from 01 February 2022.
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Union Defense Minister: Shri Rajnath Singh
28. Recently well-known American model and
"Miss USA 2019" has passed away, what is her name?
- Chesley Cryst
·
30-year-old 'Chesley Crist' who was a lawyer,
fashion blogger, model, and former "Miss USA 2019" by profession has
passed away.
29. Recently the Additional Solicitor General of
India has passed away, what is his name?
- Rupinder Singh Suri
1.
Rupinder Singh Suri was appointed as the Additional
Solicitor General of India in June 2020.
2.
He also served as the head of the Supreme Court Bar
Association.
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Supreme court
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Chief Justice: 'NV Ramana'
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Establishment of Supreme Court: 26 January 1950
·
At present, there are 25 High Courts in India.
·
The 25th High Court of India has been established
in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
30. Who has topped the recently released 'ICC
Women's ODI Batting Rankings'?
- Alyssa Healy
1.
Australia's 'Alyssa Healy' has secured the first
position in the 'ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings'.
2.
Indian women's batsman Mithali Raj is at the second
position in the 'ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings'.
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ICC: International Cricket Council
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HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Established: 15June1909
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Chairman: Greg Barclay
·
CEO: Geoff Allardyce
31. Recently who has been re-elected as the Prime
Minister of Portugal?
- Antonio Costa
·
Antonio Costa assumed office on 26 November 2015
for his first term as Prime Minister of Portugal and has been re-elected as
Prime Minister for the next term.
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Portugal
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Capital: Lisbon
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Currency: Euro
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PM: Antonio Costa
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President: Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
32. Where has the world's first hydrogen-powered
flying Boat been announced recently?
- Dubai
1.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the
launch of the world's first hydrogen-powered flying ship in Dubai.
·
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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Capital: Abu Dhabi
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Currency: UAE Dirham
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Crown Prince: Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
33. Recently the well-known filmmaker and actor has
passed away, what is his name?
- Amitabh Dayal
·
The 51-year-old actor and filmmaker 'Amitabh Dayal'
has passed away due to health-related issues.
34. On which day "World Wetlands Day" has
been observed recently?
- February 2
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The theme of "World Wetlands Day" 2022:
"Wetland Action for People and Nature"
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The day aims to raise awareness about the important
role played by wetlands for people and our planet.
·
What are wetlands?
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A wetland is a place where a rich diversity of
plant and animal species is found and it is also rich in biodiversity and which
is decreasing according to the estimates of the researchers. These are land
areas that are always or seasonally saturated or submerged.
35. By what name will the Direct to Home (DTH)
service provider "Tata Sky" be known now?
- 'TATA PLAY'
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"Tata Sky" is a joint venture between
Tata Sons, The Walt Disney Company, and Singapore-based Temasek Holdings.
36. Which scheme has been announced for the
golden development of the North-East Indian region?
- PM-DeVine
·
"PM-DeVINE" scheme has been announced for
the golden development of the North-East Indian region in the Union Budget
2022-23.
·
Initially, ₹ 1500 crore has been allocated under
the "PM-DeVINE" scheme.
37. Where has the annual "Spituk Guster
Festival 2022" been celebrated recently?
- Ladakh
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The "Spituk Guster Festival" is an annual
celebration of the culture and traditional heritage of Ladakh.
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Ladakh
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Capital: Leh
·
Lt. Governor: Radha Krishna Mathur
38. Recently who has been appointed as the new
chief of the Defense Intelligence Agency?
- Lt Gen G.A.V. reddy
·
Lt Gen G.A.V. Reddy will succeed Lieutenant General
KJS Dhillon.
·
The head of the Defense Intelligence Agency is the
intelligence adviser to the Defense Minister and the Chiefs of Defense Staff.
·
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
39. Recently which country has successfully
test-fired the nuclear-capable ballistic missile 'Hwasong-12'?
- North Korea
1.
North Korea has successfully test-fired a
nuclear-capable ballistic missile 'Hwasong-12' capable of hitting an estimated
target of 4500 km.
2.
According to experts, the test of such
nuclear-capable missiles by North Korea is a serious challenge for the world.
·
North Korea
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Capital: Pyongyang
·
Currency: North Korean won
·
Administrator: Kim Jong-un
40. Which IPL team has become India's first
"Unicorn Sports Enterprise" recently?
- Chennai Super Kings
·
IPL team Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has become
India's first "Unicorn Sports Enterprise" with a ₹7600 crore market
share.
·
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is the second most
successful team in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with four
final wins.
·
In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, Chennai
Super Kings (CSK) won by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
·
The captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team
is Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
41. Which country has recently celebrated its first
"Yoga Festival"?
- Saudi Arab
·
Saudi Arabia has organized its first "Yoga
Festival" in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
·
Saudi Arabia has also signed an agreement with
India to promote 'Yoga' in the country.
·
Saudi Arabia
·
Capital: Riyadh
·
Currency: Saudi Riyal
42. Recently which day has been celebrated as New
Year in China?
- February 1
·
This day has been chosen on the basis of the
Chinese Lunar Calendar.
·
The year 2022 is being celebrated by China as the
'Year of Tiger'.
·
China Capital: Beijing
·
Currency: Yuan or Renminbi
·
President: Xi Jinping
43. Recently which Indian bank has approved a $500
million Line of Credit (LOC) to Sri Lanka, which is suffering from a financial
crisis?
- Exim Bank
What is Line of Credit (LOC)?
Line of Credit (LOC) is a flexible loan from a
financial institution with a defined amount that you can access as needed and
repay immediately or over a period of time. As money is borrowed, interest is
charged on the line of credit.
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Exim Bank: Export-Import Bank
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Established: 1982
·
Exim Bank HQ: Mumbai
·
MD: Harsha Bhupendra Bangari
·
:
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Sri Lanka
·
Capital: 1. Colombo (Executive Capital) 2. Sri
Jayawardenepura Kotte (Legislative Capital)
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Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee
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PM: Mahindra Rajapaksa
·
President: Gotabaya Rajapaksa
44. Recently which state's wildlife sanctuary has
been recognized as a Ramsar site?
- Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh
·
"Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary" in Gujarat
and "Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary" in Uttar Pradesh have been declared
as Ramsar sites.
·
With this, there are now 49 Ramsar sites in India.
What is Ramsar Site?
The Ramsar Site is a wetland site designated for
international importance under the Ramsar Convention, also known as "The
Convention on Wetlands", an intergovernmental environmental treaty
established in 1971 by UNESCO, which entered into force in 1975. Had happened.
It provides national action and international cooperation regarding the
protection of wetlands, and the prudent sustainable use of their resources.
Ramsar specifically identifies wetlands of international importance that
provide waterfowl habitat.
45. According to a recently released report, which
Indian insurance company has ranked 10th in the list of the most valuable
insurance brands globally?
- Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
1.
According to a report released by London-based
"Brand Finance", India's insurance company "Life Insurance
Corporation of India (LIC)" is ranked 10th in the list of the most
valuable insurance brand globally.
2.
LIC is the country's strongest and largest brand
with a value of $8.656 billion.
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LIC: Life Insurance Corporation of India
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Established: 01 September 1956
·
HQ: Mumbai
·
Chairman: M R Kumar
46. What percentage of India's GDP growth rate has
been estimated by rating agency "CRISIL" in the financial year
2022-23?
- 7.8%
·
India's GDP growth rate has been estimated at 7.8%
in the financial year 2022-23 by the Indian rating agency "CRISIL".
·
India's GDP growth rate has been estimated at 8.5%
by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Economic Survey 2022.
47. Recently who has been appointed as the Director
of Defense Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL)?
- GA Srinivas Murthy
·
GA Srinivasa Murthy has been appointed as the
Director of Defense Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) of Defense
Research and Development Organization (DRDO) in Hyderabad.
48. Medicine company 'Zydus Cadila' has started
supplying which vaccine of Covid-19 to the government?
- ZyCoV-D
·
'Zydus Cadila' said that it has started supplying
its Covid-19 vaccine 'ZyCoV-D' to the central government.
·
It is also planning to make the vaccine available
in the private market.
·
ZyCoV-D is a three-dose vaccine.
49. Recently which state's "Hoysala
Temple" has been nominated for the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
- Karnataka
·
The "Hoysala Temples" at Belur, Halebid,
Somanathapura in Karnataka have been nominated for the list of UNESCO World
Heritage Sites.
·
Karnataka
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Capital: Bengaluru
·
Formation: 01 November 1956
·
CM: Basavaraj Bommai
·
Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
·
:
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UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
·
Established: 16 November 1945, First session: 04
November 1946
·
HQ: Paris, France
·
Director-General: Audrey Azoulay
50. Recently which Indian Olympic player has been
nominated for "Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award 2022"?
- Neeraj Chopra
·
Tokyo Olympics 2020-21 gold medalist Neeraj Chopra
nominated for "Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award 2022".
51. Recently who has been appointed as the new
chief of the Defense Intelligence Agency?
- Lt Gen G.A.V. reddy
1.
Lt Gen G.A.V. Reddy will succeed Lieutenant General
KJS Dhillon.
2.
The head of the Defense Intelligence Agency is the
intelligence adviser to the Defense Minister and the Chiefs of Defense Staff.
·
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
52. Who has topped the recently released 'ICC
Women's ODI Batting Rankings'?
- Alyssa Healy
1.
Australia's 'Alyssa Healy' has secured the first
position in the 'ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings'.
2.
Indian woman batsman Mithali Raj is at the second
position in the 'ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings'.
·
ICC: International Cricket Council
·
HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
·
Established: 15June1909
·
Chairman: Greg Barclay
·
CEO: Geoff Allardyce
53. Which state's tableau has been declared as the
best tableau in the Republic Day Parade 2022?
- Uttar Pradesh
·
The tableau of Kashi Vishwanath of Uttar Pradesh
has been declared as the best tableau in the country's 73rd Republic Day parade
celebrated on 26 January 2022.
·
This time 73rd Republic Day has been celebrated in
India 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.
54. Which marching contingent has been adjudged the
best marching team in the 73rd Republic Day Parade 2022?
- Indian Navy & CISF
1.
This time 73rd Republic Day has been celebrated in
India on 26 January 2022.
2.
India is in the 75th year of independence this year
which is being celebrated throughout the year as "Azadi Ke Nectar
Mahotsav".
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
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.
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Indian Navy
·
Established: 26 January 1950
·
Navy Chief: R Hari Kumar
·
Navy Day: 4 December
·
:
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CISF: Central Industrial Security Force
·
Established: 10 March 1969
·
HQ: New Delhi
·
महानिदेशक: Sheel Vardhan Singh
55. Recently which country has launched
Intelligence Satellite "NROL-87"?
- America
·
Intelligence satellite "NROL-87" has been
launched by Falcon 9 rocket of America's private sector space agency 'SpaceX'.
·
SpaceX
·
Established: 06 May 2002
·
HQ: Hawthorne, California, United States
·
Founder & CEO: Elon Musk
56. Recently who has been appointed as the chairman
of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)?
- Ravi Mittal
1.
Ravi Mittal, who held the post of Secretary in the
Sports Department, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).
2.
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)
is the regulator for insolvency proceedings and oversees entities such as
insolvency professional agencies, insolvency professionals and information
utilities in India.
·
IBBI: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
·
Established: 01 October 2016
·
HQ: New Delhi
·
Chairman: Ravi Mittal
57. Which state has recently adopted the "One
Nation One Ration Card" scheme?
- Chhattisgarh
1.
With the adoption of the "One Nation One
Ration Card (ONORC)" scheme by Chhattisgarh, a total of 35 states and
union territories in the country have implemented this scheme.
2.
Through the "One Nation One Ration Card"
scheme, the beneficiaries of the ration card can get ration from any place in
the country.
·
Chhattisgarh
·
Capital: Raipur
·
Formation: 01 November 2000
·
CM: Bhupesh Baghel
·
Governor: Anusuiya Uikey
58. The "Kerala Olympic Games" being held
for the first time has been rescheduled, what is the mascot of this game?
- Neeraj
1.
The "Kerala Olympic Games" being held for
the first time in the state of Kerala has been rescheduled, now it will be held
from 1 to 10 May 2022.
2.
The mascot of the "Kerala Olympic Games"
has been named Neeraj, which is in honor of Neeraj Chopra, the gold medalist in
the Tokyo Olympics.
·
Kerala
·
Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
·
CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
·
Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan
59. According to the Economic Survey 2021-22, which
state has the highest number of startups and unicorns?
- Maharashtra
·
In the financial year, 2021-22 out of a total of
14,000 startups, 11,308 startups, and 44 unicorns out of 11 companies have been
started in Maharashtra alone.
·
Maharashtra
·
Capital: Mumbai
·
Formation: 01 May 1960
·
CM: Uddhav Thackeray
·
Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
60. Recently, the US space agency NASA has
announced the closure of the International Space Station (ISS) what is the
timeline?
- 2031
1.
The US space agency NASA has announced to close the
International Space Station (ISS) by 2031 and drop it in the South Pacific
Ocean.
2.
What is the International Space Station (ISS)?
3.
The International Space Station (ISS) is a modular
space station in low Earth orbit. It is a multinational collaborative project
involving five participating space agencies: NASA (United States), Roscosmos
(Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada).
·
NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
·
Established: 01 October 1958
·
HQ: Washington, D.C., USA
·
Administrator: Bill Nelson
61. Who has recently won ICC's 'Spirit of Cricket'
award?
- Daryl Mitchell
1.
Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand has been selected for
the ICC's 'Spirit of Cricket' award.
2.
Due to the better performance of New Zealand's
Daryl Mitchell, it was possible to reach the semi-finals of the 'T20 World Cup'
against England.
·
ICC: International Cricket Council
·
HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
·
Established: 15June1909
·
Chairman: Greg Barclay
·
CEO: Geoff Allardyce
62. Recently RBI has canceled the license of which
Bank?
- Independence Co-Operative Bank Ltd.
1.
The Reserve Bank of India has de-recognized the
"Independence Co-Operative Bank Limited" due to poor financial
conditions.
2.
The financial position of Nashik-based
"Independence Co-Operative Bank Limited" has become so critical that
it is not even able to pay its depositors.
·
RBI: Reserve Bank of India
·
HQ: Mumbai
·
Established: 1 April 1935
·
Nationalization: 01 January 1949
·
Governor: Shaktikanta Das
·
Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael
Debabrata Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao 4. T Rabi Sankar
63. On which day "World Cancer Day" has
been observed recently?
- February 4
·
The theme of "World Cancer Day" 2022:
'Close the care gap'
·
World Cancer Day is celebrated every year on 4th
February to raise awareness about cancer globally and to encourage people and
governments to prevent this disease.
·
"World Cancer Day" is celebrated every
year on 4th February on the initiative of the Union for International Cancer
Control.
·
For the first time "World Cancer Day" was
celebrated in the year 2000.
64. Which one of India's most powerful
supercomputers has been installed recently at the Indian Institute of Science
(IISc), Bangalore?
- Param Praveg
·
'Param Praveg' is one of the most powerful
computers installed in any educational institution in India.
65. Which state's "Aravalli Biodiversity
Park" has been declared as OECM site recently?
- Haryana
1.
"Aravalli Biodiversity Park" located in
Gurugram, Haryana has been declared as OECM site.
2.
OECM: Other Effective Area-Based Conservation
Measures
3.
The OECM tag is given by the International Union
for Conservation of Nature to areas that are not protected but support rich
biodiversity.
·
Haryana
·
Capital: Chandigarh
·
CM: Manohar Lal Khattar
·
Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya
66. How long has been the deadline for the launch
of 'Chandrayaan-3' by ISRO?
- August 2022
1.
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will
complete its third mission to the Moon in August 2022 through the
'Chandrayaan-3' mission.
2.
In the same year (2022), major projects like
Gaganyaan and Aditya Solar Mission of ISRO will also be launched.
3.
India's first mission to the Moon, 'Chandraya-1'
was launched in the year 2008 and 'Chandraya-2' in the year 2019.
·
ISRO: Indian Space Research Organization
·
Established: 15 August 1969
·
HQ: Bengaluru
·
Chairman: S Somnath
67. Recently which bank has tied up with the
Ministry of Culture for the development of “Atmanirbhar Bharat Center for
Design (ABCD)”?
- State Bank of India (SBI)
·
State Bank of India has tied up with Indira Gandhi
Center for the Arts (IGNCA) and National Culture Fund (NCF) of the Ministry of
Culture for the development of "Atmanirbhar Bharat Center for Design
(ABCD)".
·
Union Minister of Culture: Shri G. Kishan Reddy
·
SBI: State Bank of India
·
HQ: Mumbai
·
Established: 01 July 1955
·
Chairman: Dinesh Kumar Khara
68. From where recently the 1000th trip of Kisan
Rail has been flagged off?
- Central Railway
1.
The 1000th journey of Kisan Rail on Central Railway
from Savda, Maharashtra to Adarsh Nagar, Delhi has been flagged off on
Central Railway.
2.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare:
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar
3.
Union Minister of Railways: Shri Ashwani Vaishnav
·
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.
·
Establishment March of Railway Board
·
Railway Board was established in March 1905.
·
total in Indian railways
·
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
69. Recently which country has topped as India's
trade partner?
- America
·
With a trade of US$ 112.3 billion in FY 2021-22,
India has topped as a trade partner.
·
US President: Joe Biden (46th)
·
US Capital: Washington DC
70. On which day "International Day of Human
Fraternity" has been celebrated recently?
- February 4
·
"International Day of Human Fraternity"
on 4 February every year with the aim of raising awareness of different
cultures, religions, beliefs and promoting tolerance, pluralistic tradition,
mutual respect, and diversity of religions and beliefs of human fraternity. is
celebrated.
71. Recently which state government has announced
to start open-air classroom 'Paray Shikshalay'?
- West Bengal
1.
In order to enhance the quality of education of the
children of primary schools, the Government of West Bengal has announced to
start 'Paray Shikshaalaya'.
2.
'Paraya Shikshalaya' means 'Neighborhood School'.
3.
Along with special education for children of
classes 1 to 5 in primary schools, 'mid-day meal' will also be made available.
·
West Bengal
·
Capital: Kolkata
·
Formation: 26 January 1950
·
CM: Mamata Banerjee
·
Governor: Jagdeep Dhankhar
72. Recently who has been appointed as the new
chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC)?
- M Jagdesh Kumar
·
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice-Chancellor
Mamidala Jagdish Kumar has been appointed as the Chairman of the University
Grants Commission (UGC).
·
UGC: University Grants Commission
·
Formation: 28 December 1953
·
HQ: New Delhi
·
Chairman: Mamidala Jagdesh Kumar
73. Recently which Indian-origin poet has been
selected for the 'Dylan Thomas Prize'?
- Nidhi Zak
·
India-born Irish poet 'Nidhi Zak'/Aria Eep's first
poetry collection 'Auguries of a Minor God' has been selected for the 'Dylan
Thomas Prize' for 2022.
·
Ireland
·
Capital: Dublin
·
Currency: Euro
74. Recently in which state the farmer welfare
scheme 'Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Landless Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojana' has been
launched?
- Chhattisgarh
·
The farmer welfare scheme 'Rajiv Gandhi Grameen
Landless Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojana' has been launched in Chhattisgarh by the
Indian Congress party chief Mr. Rahul Gandhi.
·
The 'Rajiv Yuva Mitan Club' scheme was also
launched.
·
Chhattisgarh
·
Capital: Raipur
·
Formation: 01 November 2000
·
CM: Bhupesh Baghel
·
Governor: Anusuiya Uikey
75. Which film has been selected for the Best Short
Film award in the Kerala State Level Film Competition?
- Mamasaubhagyam
·
Adarsh MM, a Sanskrit teacher from Velliannur PS
Natarajapillai Memorial UP School, Kerala has emerged as the winner of the Best
Short Film Competition at the Kerala State Level Film Competition this year.
·
Kerala
·
Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
·
CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
·
Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan
76. Which bank has been recently awarded the 'DX
2021 Award'?
- Karnataka Bank
·
Has been rewarded with 'DX 2021 Award' for 'KBL
Vikas' initiative run by Karnataka Bank and promotion of Digital Banking.
·
Karnataka Bank
·
Established: 18 February 1924
·
HQ: Mangalore, Karnataka
·
MD & CEO: Mahabaleshwar MS
·
Chairman: Pradeep Kumar Panja
77. What is the name of the well-known actor and
film producer who passed away recently?
- Ramesh Dev
·
Renowned Hindi and Marathi language actor and film
producer 'Ramesh Dev' passed away at the age of 93.
78. Recently who has been given the additional charge
of Controller General of Accounts (CGA) of India?
- Sonali Singh
·
She will look after the regular administrative
duties in relation to the post of CGA till regular appointment to the post of
CGA or till further orders.
·
The CGA is responsible for maintaining the account
of the Government.
·
Presently the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
of India is GC Murmu.
79. Who has been appointed as the new Managing
Director of Indian Airlines company 'Indigo'?
- Rahul Bhatia
·
Rahul Bhatia is the co-founder and promoter of
"InterGlobe Aviation".
·
InterGlobe Aviation is the parent company of the
country's largest airline IndiGo.
80. Where has the "Statue of Equality"
been inaugurated in the 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" has been inaugurated
by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Hyderabad on 5th February 2022.
2.
The 216 feet high statue of Saint Ramanujacharya
"Statue of Equality", completed at a cost of ₹ 1000 crore, has been
installed on a 45-acre complex in Shamshabad, Hyderabad, Telangana.
·
Telangana
·
Capital: Hyderabad
·
Formation: 02 June 2014
·
CM: K. Chandrasekhar Rao
81. The recently released book 'Golden Boy Neeraj
Chopra' has been authored by?
- Navdeep Singh Gill
·
The book 'Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra' by Navdeep
Singh Gill is based on the biography of 'Neeraj Chopra', a gold medalist in the
Tokyo Olympics.
·
Neeraj Chopra is the only gold medalist in Tokyo
Olympics 2020-21.
·
Neeraj Chopra Javelin's throw is related to the
sports competition.
82. Recently which sport has been announced by the
International Olympic Committee (IOC) to be included in the "Olympics
2028"?
- Skateboarding
1.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has
announced the inclusion of the sport 'Surfing, Skateboarding and Support
Climbing' in the Olympics 2028.
2.
'Olympics 2028' will be held in Los Angeles, USA.
·
IOC: International Olympic Committee
·
Established: 23 June 1894
·
HQ: Lausanne (Lausanne), Switzerland
·
President: Thomas Bach
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