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Weekly Current Affairs: 07-13 February 2022
- Dinesh Prasad Saklani
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'Dinesh Prasad Saklani' has been appointed as the
Director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
for the next 5 years.
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NCERT: National Council of Education Research and
Training
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Established: 1961
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HQ: New Delhi
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Director: Dinesh Prasad Saklani
- India
·
The Indian Under-19 cricket team has won the title
of Cricket "Under-19 World Cup 2022" by defeating England in the
final match.
·
The final match of the Cricket "Under-19 World
Cup 2022" was organized in Antigua, Guatemala.
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BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
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Established: 04 December 1928
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President: Saurav Ganguly (39th)
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Secretary: Jai Shah
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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
3. Where has the foundation stone of the world's
third-largest cricket stadium been laid recently?
- Jaipur
1.
The foundation stone of the world's third-largest
cricket stadium in Rajasthan's capital, Jaipur has been laid by Rajasthan Chief
Minister Ashok Gehlot and BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly.
2.
This cricket stadium being built in Jaipur will
become the third-largest cricket stadium in the world.
3.
The largest cricket stadium in the world and India
is "Narendra Modi Stadium" in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
4.
Melbourne Cricket Stadium in Australia is the
second-largest cricket stadium in the world
5.
The old name of 'Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium' was
'Motera Stadium'.
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Rajasthan
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Capital: Jaipur
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Formation: 30 March 1949
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CM: Ashoke Gehlot
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Governor: Kalraj Mishra
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BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
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Established: 04 December 1928
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President: Saurav Ganguly (39th)
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Secretary: Jai Shah
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:
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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
4. The famous singer of India, popularly known as
'Nightingale of India', has passed away recently, what is her name?
- Lata Mangeshkar
·
Famous Indian singer 'Lata Mangeshkar', popularly
known as 'Sur Kokila, Queen of Melody and Nightingale of India', has passed
away at the age of 92.
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Lata Mangeshkar was awarded India's highest
civilian award 'Bharat Ratna' in 2001.
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Lata Mangeshkar was the first Indian to perform at
the 'Royal Albert Hall' in London in 1974.
5. On which day “International Day of Zero
Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation” has been observed recently?
- February 6
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The theme of "International Day of Zero
Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation" 2022: Accelerating Investment to
End FGM ("Accelerating Investment to End FGM")
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Every year on 6 February the "International
Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation" is observed at the
initiative of the United Nations for their efforts to eradicate female genital
mutilation.
·
The first "International Day of Zero Tolerance
for Female Genital Mutilation" was observed in the year 2003.
What is female genital mutilation?
Female genital mutilation includes all procedures
that alter or injure female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is
internationally recognized as a violation of the human rights, health, and
integrity of girls and women. Girls and women who undergo female genital
mutilation face short-term complications such as severe pain, shock, excessive
bleeding, and difficulty in transfusion.
6. According to the report released by Asian
Development Bank (ADB), how many loans have been sanctioned by ADB in FY 2021?
- $4.6 billion
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ADB: Asian Development Bank
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Established: 1966
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HQ: Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines
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President: Masatsugu Asakawa
7. Which portal has been launched by IIT Hyderabad
to provide skill development and employment for the disabled unemployed?
- SwarajAbility
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“Swarajability” portal has been launched by the
Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, and Kotak Mahindra Bank to provide
skill development and employment to disabled unemployed.
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Through Artificial Intelligence (AI) by IIT,
Hyderabad, and the 'Youth4Jobs' skill facility by Kotak Mahindra Bank, skill
training will be given to the disabled unemployed and employment will also be
provided according to their qualification.
8. Which cyclone has caused heavy damage in
Madagascar recently?
- Batsirai
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Life in Madagascar has been badly disrupted due to
Cyclone "Batsirai".
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Earlier, tropical storm "Ana" had caused
heavy damage to life and property in Madagascar.
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madagascar
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Capital: Antananarivo
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Currency: Malagasy Ariary
9. Recently who has been appointed as the first
woman vice-chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)?
- Shantashree Dhulipudi Pandit
1.
Shantisree Dhulipudi Pandit has been appointed as
the first woman vice-chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for the
next 5 years, succeeding 'M Jagadesh Kumar'.
2.
'M Jagadesh Kumar' has been appointed as the
chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC).
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JNU: Jawaharlal Nehru University
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Established: 22 April 1969
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Chancellor: V. K. Saraswat
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Vice-Chancellor: Shantisree Dhulipudi Pandit
10. Famous social worker is known as 'Kabir of
Karnataka' has passed away, what is his name?
- Ibrahim Sutar
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Renowned social worker and popularly known as
'Kabir of Karnataka' 'Ibrahim Sutar' has passed away at the age of 82.
·
'Ibrahim Sutar' was awarded the Padma Shri in the
year 2018.
11. Recently who has been appointed as the chairman
of the University Grants Commission (UGC)?
- M Jagdesh Kumar
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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice-Chancellor
Mamidala Jagdish Kumar has been appointed as the Chairman of the University
Grants Commission (UGC).
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UGC: University Grants Commission
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Formation: 28 December 1953
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HQ: New Delhi
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Chairman: Mamidala Jagdesh Kumar
12. Recently which state government has announced
to start open-air classroom 'Paraya 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 'Paraya 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.
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West Bengal
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Capital: Kolkata
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Formation: 26 January 1950
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CM: Mamata Banerjee
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Governor: Jagdeep Dhankhar
13. Which village has secured the first position in
the recently released “Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana” (SAGY) ranking?
- Vennampally
1.
“Vennampally” village from Karimnagar district of
Telangana state has secured the first position in “Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana”
(SAGY).
2.
The top 7 villages in “Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana”
(SAGY) are from Telangana State which has performed best in the ranking.
3.
Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) is a rural
development program in which the MP selects a village for development.
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Telangana
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Capital: Hyderabad
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Formation: 02 June 2014
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CM: K. Chandrasekhar Rao
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Governor: Tamilisai Soundrajan
14. Who has won the mixed doubles title of
"Tata Open Maharashtra Tournament 2022" recently?
- Rohan Bopanna and R. Ramanathan
·
Indian tennis players 'Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar
Ramanathan' have won the mixed doubles title of "Tata Open Maharashtra
Tournament 2022".
·
"Tata Open Maharashtra Tournament 2022"
was organized in Pune, Maharashtra.
·
'Joao Sousa' of Portugal has won the men's singles
title of "Tata Open Maharashtra Tournament 2022" by defeating 'Emil
Rusuvuori' of Finland.
·
The "Maharashtra Open" (known as the
"Tata Open Maharashtra" for sponsorship reasons) is a professional
men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Pune, India.
15. Which actor has been appointed as the brand
ambassador of Uttarakhand state recently?
- Akshay Kumar
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To keep the culture and tourism of Uttarakhand in
front of the country and abroad, the Uttarakhand government has appointed actor
'Akshay Kumar' as the brand ambassador of the state.
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Uttarakhand
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Capital: 1. Dehradun(winter) 2. Gairsain(Summer)
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Formation: 09 November 2000
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Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
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Governor: Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh
16. Recently which state has launched the
self-defense training program "Obavva Art of Self Defense Training"
for girls?
- Karnataka
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"Obavva Art of Self Defense Training" has
been launched for self-defense training of more than 50,000 girls in schools
and colleges of Karnataka.
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Karnataka
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Capital: Bengaluru
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Formation: 01 November 1956
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CM: Basavaraj Bommai
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Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
17. Which scheme has been launched by the Health
Minister for children and pregnant women?
- Mission Indradhanush 4.0
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“Mission Indradhanush 4.0” has been launched by the
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to protect children and pregnant women
from serious diseases.
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Union Health Minister: Mansukh Mandaviya
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Women and Child Development Minister: Smriti Zubin
Irani
18. Recently which country has become the first
country in the history of cricket game to play 1000 One Day (ODI) matches?
- India
1.
India has become the first country in history in
the game of cricket to play 1000 One Day (ODI) matches.
2.
Australia is in the second position with 958 ODI
matches.
3.
Out of 1000 ODIs played by India, they have won 519
matches, including two ODI World Cups and one T20 World Cup.
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BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
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Established: 04 December 1928
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President: Saurav Ganguly (39th)
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Secretary: Jai Shah
19. Which operation has been run by Railway
Protection Force (RPF) to stop human trafficking?
- Operation AAHT
1.
A special team has been formed by the Railway
Protection Force (RPF) which will work to rescue people suffering from human
trafficking under "Operation AAHT".
2.
Union Minister of Railways Shri: Ashwani Vaishnav
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RPF: Railway Protection Force
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Formed: 02 July 1872
·
HQ: New Delhi
·
Director-General: Sanjay Chander
:
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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
20. Recently who has been appointed as the director
of Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC)?
- S. Unnikrishnan Nair
·
Unnikrishnan Nair, Dr. S. Somnath, who has recently
been made the chairman of ISRO.
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VSSC: Vikram Sarabhai Space Center
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Formed: 21 November 1963
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HQ: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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Director: Dr. S. Unnikrishnan Nair
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Parent Agency: ISRO
21. The actor who played the character of Bheem in
the TV serial "Mahabharat" has passed away, what is his name?
- Praveen Kumar Sobti
·
Renowned actor and athlete 'Praveen Kumar Sobti',
who played the role of Bheem in the legendary TV serial "Mahabharat",
passed away at the age of 74.
·
Prior to acting 'Praveen Kumar Sobti' was also a
well-known athlete who was successful in winning gold medals in the Asian Games
1966 and 1970.
·
Praveen Kumar Sobti, Director General of Border
Security Force (BSF) was also honored with many other ranks and Arjuna Award.
22. On which day "Safe Internet Day" has
been celebrated recently?
- February 8
·
"Safe Internet Day" is observed every
year on the second day of the second week of February.
·
The aim of "Safe Internet Day" is to
provide secure and better internet service to users.
·
The theme of "Safer Internet Day 2022":
"Together for a better Internet"
23. Which country has recently announced a
visa-free entry facility for Indian business travelers?
- Maldives
1.
Visa free entry facility has been introduced by the
Maldives for Indian business travelers.
2.
With this decision by Maldives, now Indian business
travelers can stay in the Maldives without a visa for 90 days in connection
with the business.
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Maldives
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Capital: Male
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Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa
·
President: Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
24. The first asteroid discoverer in independent
India has passed away, what is his name?
- R. Rajamohan
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Astronomer at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics,
Bangalore, Professor R. Rajamohan' has passed away.
·
After the country's independence, asteroid
discoveries were led by 'R. Rajamohan' itself.
25. Which state ranks first in the recently
released "India Press Freedom Report"?
- Jammu and Kashmir
·
According to the "India Press Freedom
Report" released by 'Rights and Risk Analysis Group', 13 media houses and
newspapers were targeted in the country, 108 journalists were attacked in a
deadly attack in which 6 journalists were killed.
·
Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh,
and Tripura top the list in the "India Press Freedom Report" where
journalists and media personnel have been targeted in 2021.
26. Recently who has become the first country in
the world to have a 'DNA Vaccine' against COVID-19?
- India
·
India has become the first country in the world to
have a 'DNA Vaccine' against COVID-19.
·
'ZyCov-D' is the world's first DNA vaccine
manufactured by Ahmedabad-based vaccine manufacturer 'Zydus Cadila'.
·
The 'DNA Vaccine' is a painless and injectable
vaccine given at intervals of 28 days and 56 days.
·
This vaccine has been approved by the Government of
India for emergency use.
27. Who has become the richest person in Asia in
the recently released 'Bloomberg Billionaires Index'?
- Gautam Adani
·
According to the 'Bloomberg Billionaires Index'
based on data as of 7 February 2022, 'Gautam Adani' has overtaken Mukesh Ambani
to become the richest person in Asia with $88.5 billion.
·
Mukesh Ambani is at the second position in the
Bloomberg Billionaires Index with $87.9 billion.
28. Recently which state government has launched
the second tranche of "Jaganna Chedodu Yojana"?
- Andhra Pradesh
1.
The second installment of "Jaganna Chedodu
Yojana" has been started by the Andhra Pradesh government.
2.
Under this scheme, all the barbers, washermen,
tailors of the state are given a one-time financial benefit of ₹ 10000, for
those who have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
·
Andhra Pradesh
·
CM: Y. S. JaganMohan Reddy
·
Capital: 1. Amaravati (Legislative: Legislative) 2.
Visakhapatnam (Executive: Executive) 3. Kurnool (Judicial: Judicial)
·
Governor: Biswabhusan Harichandan
29. Which insurance company has recently launched
the "Cyber Sachet" insurance policy?
- HDFC ERGO
·
The objective of the "Cyber Sachet"
insurance policy is to reduce the digital risks related to cyber for the
customers and keep their internet insured.
30. Which country has recently ranked first in the
"Salesforce Global Index"?
- India
·
India has scored the highest on digital readiness
among the 19 countries surveyed according to the "Salesforce Global
Index".
·
The index measures global workforce sentiment and
readiness to acquire the key digital skills businesses will need today and over
the next five years.
·
Union Minister for Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
31. Recently who has been selected for the
"Late Madhavrao Limaye Award"?
- Nitin Gadkari
·
Union Road and Transport Highways Minister Nitin
Gadkari has been selected for the "Late Madhavrao Limaye Award".
·
This award has been instituted in the memory of
"Madhavrao Limaye" by his daughter 'Dr. Shobha Nirlekar'.
·
The "Late Madhavrao Limaye Award" is
selected annually from amongst the members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha for
the Efficient Legislator or Member of Parliament Award.
·
Late Madhavrao Limaye, was a senior socialist
leader, journalist, writer, educational guide, and activist from Nashik,
Maharashtra.
32. Where has the "Kanchoth Festival"
been celebrated recently?
- Jammu and Kashmir
·
In the three-day "Kanchoth Parv", married
women pray for the long life of their husbands.
·
Jammu & Kashmir
·
J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
·
J & K Capital: 1. Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar
(Summer)
33. Which actor has been appointed by the digital
healthcare platform 'MediBuddy' as its brand ambassador?
- Amitabh Bachchan
·
One of India's largest digital health care
platforms 'MediBuddy' has appointed actor Amitabh Bachchan as its brand
ambassador.
34. For how long has the ''Pradhan Mantri Kisan
Sampada Yojana" (PMKSY) been extended by the central government?
- 2026
·
The 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana' (PMKSY)
has been extended till 2026 by the central government with an allocation of Rs
4,600 crore.
·
'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana' (PMKSY) is
run by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
·
The objective of 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada
Yojana' (PMKSY) is to work for the overall development and progress of the food
processing sector and to increase the income of farmers and provide employment.
·
Union Minister of Agriculture: Shri Narendra Singh
Tomar
35. Recently who has been appointed as the director
of Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC)?
- S. Unnikrishnan Nair
·
Unnikrishnan Nair replaced Dr. S. Somnath, who has
recently been made the chairman of ISRO.
·
VSSC: Vikram Sarabhai Space Center
·
Formed: 21 November 1963
·
HQ: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
·
Director: Dr. S. Unnikrishnan Nair
·
Parent Agency: ISRO
36. Which operation has been run by Railway
Protection Force (RPF) to stop human trafficking?
- Operation AAHT
·
A special team has been formed by the Railway
Protection Force (RPF) which will work to rescue people suffering from human
trafficking under "Operation AAHT".
·
Union Minister of Railways Shri: Ashwani Vaishnav
·
RPF: Railway Protection Force
·
Formed: 02 July 1872
·
HQ: New Delhi
·
Director-General: Sanjay Chander
:
·
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
37. Which village has secured the first position in
the recently released “Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana” (SAGY) ranking?
- Vennampally
1.
“Vennampally” village from Karimnagar district of
Telangana state has secured the first position in “Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana”
(SAGY).
2.
The top 7 villages in “Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana”
(SAGY) are from Telangana State which has performed best in the ranking.
3.
Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) is a rural
development program in which the MP selects a village for development.
·
Telangana
·
Capital: Hyderabad
·
Formation: 02 June 2014
·
CM: K. Chandrasekhar Rao
·
Governor: Tamilisai Soundrajan
38. Recently who has been appointed as the chairman
of the Central Staff Selection Commission (SSC)?
- S. Kishore
·
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is an organization
under the Government of India that recruits staff for various posts in various
Ministries and Departments and subordinate offices of the Government of India.
·
SSC: Staff Selection Commission
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Formation: 04 November 1975
·
HQ: New Delhi
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Chairman: S. Kishore
39. Who has been appointed as Agriculture Secretary
recently?
- Manoj Ahuja
1.
It has been announced by the Appointments Committee
of the Cabinet (ACC) to appoint 'Manoj Ahuja' as the new Agriculture Secretary?
2.
Also 'Sanjay Malhotra' has been appointed as Secretary
in the Department of Financial Services (DFS) in the Ministry of Finance.
·
The list of some important secretaries of the
central government is as follows:-
·
Cabinet Secretary: Rajiv Gauba
·
Defense Secretary: Ajay Kumar
·
Foreign Secretary: Harsh Vardhan Singla
·
Finance Secretary: T.V. Somnath
·
Home Secretary: Ajay Kumar Bhalla
40. According to the "World Book of
Records" which has become the longest road tunnel in the world?
- Atal Tunnel
1.
According to a report released by the United
Kingdom-based organization "World Book of Records", the 9.02 km
length 'Atal Tunnel' built at an altitude of 10000 feet at Rohtang Pass in
Himachal Pradesh, India has become the world's longest road tunnel.
·
Himachal Pradesh
·
Founded: 25 January 1971
·
Capital: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
·
CM: Jai Ram Thakur
·
Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
41. Where has it been announced to inaugurate
India's first commercial biomass-based hydrogen plant?
- Madhya Pradesh
·
India's first commercial biomass-based hydrogen
plant has been announced in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh.
·
Madhya Pradesh
·
MP Capital: Bhopal
·
CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
·
Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
42. According to the recently released World Gold
Council report, what is the rank of the Reserve Bank of India among the world's
central banks in terms of Gold purchase?
- 2nd
·
According to the 'GoldHub' website of 'World Gold
Council' RBI is in second place with 77.5 metric tonnes of gold purchase.
·
In this list, Thailand's 'Central Bank of
Thailand', with 90 metric tonnes of gold purchase, has topped the list.
·
According to the report, RBI has 754.1 tonnes of
gold reserves by the end of December 2021.
·
According to the 'GoldHub' website of 'World Gold
Council', India's official gold reserves are the ninth-largest in the world.
43. On which day "World Pulses Day" has
been celebrated recently?
- February 10
1.
The theme of "World Pulses Day": Pulses
to empower youth to achieve sustainable agri-food systems
2.
World Pulses Day is celebrated every year on 10
February with the aim of raising awareness about the nutritional and
environmental benefits of pulses at the initiative of the United Nations.
3.
For the first time "World Pulses Day" was
celebrated in the year 2019.
·
United Nations (UN)
·
Established: 24 October 1945
·
HQ: New York
·
Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
44. Recently which social media platform has
launched the "Take a Break" campaign?
- Instagram
1.
The "Take a Break" campaign launched by
Instagram will encourage Instagram users to stop using the social media app for
a while or exercise other options instead of scrolling for a long time.
2.
Instagram is a social media platform developed by
Facebook (META).
·
Meta (Formerly Facebook)
·
Established: February 2004
·
HQ: Menlo Park, California, United States
·
CEO: Mark Zuckerberg
45. Where has the World Cup cycling competition
been announced to be organized?
- Leh
·
For the first time, the "World Cup Cycling
Competition" will be organized in Leh, India in September 2022.
·
Ladakh
·
Capital: Leh
·
Lt. Governor: Radha Krishna Mathur
46. What percent of India's GDP growth rate has
been estimated by the Reserve Bank of India for the financial year 2022-23?
- 7.8%
·
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
47. What has been announced to be the official name
of the new team of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 'Ahmedabad'?
- Gujarat Titans
·
Indian cricket team all-rounder 'Hardik Pandya' has
been chosen as the captain of the new Indian Premier League (IPL) team 'Gujarat
Titans'.
·
Recently, the official name of the new Indian
Premier League (IPL) team 'Lucknow' has been announced to be '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".
48. Recently which scheme has been started by the
Central Government for the rehabilitation of children?
- Mission Vatsalya
·
This scheme is for the rehabilitation of children
in difficult circumstances including orphans and destitute children.
·
Union Minister of Women and Child Development: Smt.
Smriti Zubin Irani
49. What is the name of the well-known writer and
historian who has passed away recently?
- M. Gangadharan
·
Eminent writer, historian and cultural activist 'M.
Gangadharan' has passed away at the age of 89.
·
'M. Gangadharan' was awarded the "Sahitya
Academy Award" by the Central Government and the Government of Kerala.
50. Recently who has been appointed as the new
Prime Minister of Peru?
- Anibal Torres
·
Peru Capital: Lima
·
Currency: Peruvian Sol
·
PM: Anibal Torres
·
President: Pedro Castillo
51. Which has become the first Union Territory to
adopt the National Single Window System (NSWS)?
- Jammu and Kashmir
·
The National Single Window System (NSWS) has been
adopted by the Jammu and Kashmir administration to ease the ease of doing
business in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
·
Jammu & Kashmir
·
J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
·
J & K Capital: 1. Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar
(Summer)
52. What is the rank of the country's capital Delhi
in the "Tomtom Traffic Index 2021"?
- 11th
·
Mumbai is the most congested city with 5th,
Bengaluru 10th, and Delhi 11th place in the "TomTom Traffic Index
2021" based on 404 cities in 58 countries.
·
The Istanbul city of Turkey is the most congested
city in the first place.
53. Recently in the meeting of the Monetary Policy
Committee of Reserve Bank of India it has been decided to keep key rates
unchanged, what is the 'SLR' rate at present?
- 18%
·
India's growth rate has been estimated at 7.8% for
the financial year 2022-23 by the RBI.
·
The key rates as per the Reserve Bank of India's
Monetary Policy, February 2022 are as follows:-
·
Repo Rate: 4%
·
Reverse Repo Rate: 3.35%
·
Bank Rate & MSF (Marginal Standing Facility) :
4.25%
·
CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio): 4%
·
SLR (Statutory Liquidity Ratio): 18%
·
:
·
RBI HQ: Mumbai
·
Established: 1 April 1935
·
Nationalization: 01 January 1949
·
Governor : Shaktikanta Das(25th)
·
Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael
Devvrat Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao 4. T Rabi Sankar
54. On which day "International Day of Women
and Girls in Science" has been celebrated recently?
- February 11
1.
The theme of "International Day of Women and
Girls in Science" 2022: "Equality, diversity and inclusion: water
units us"
2.
"International Day of Women and Girls in
Science" is observed by the United Nations General Assembly on 11 February
every year to ensure the participation of women and girls in science and to
provide equal opportunities.
3.
The first "International Day of Women and
Girls in Science" was announced in the year 2015 at the initiative of the
United Nations General Assembly.
·
United Nations (UN)
·
Established: 24 October 1945
·
HQ: New York
·
Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
55. In which country the assistance has been
announced by the Government of India to launch "Aadhaar"?
- Sri Lanka
·
In line with the identity proof "Aadhaar"
running in India, identity proof "Aadhaar" is to be launched in Sri
Lanka, in which India will cooperate.
What is Aadhaar?
Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number
that can be obtained voluntarily by citizens of India and resident foreign
nationals who have spent more than 182 days in the twelve months immediately
preceding the date of application for enrollment.
their biometric and demographic data. The data is
collected by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), a statutory
authority established in January 2009 by the Government of India, under the
jurisdiction of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Aadhaar is the world's largest biometric ID system.
·
UIDAI: Unique Identification Authority of India
·
Aadhaar
·
Launched: 28 January 2009
·
Chairman: J Satyanarayana
·
CEO: Saurabh Garg
·
1st Aadhaar Holder: Ranjana Sonawane
·
:
·
Sri Lanka
·
Capital: 1. Colombo (Executive Capital) 2. Sri
Jayawardenepura Kotte (Legislative Capital)
·
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee
·
PM: Mahindra Rajapaksa
·
President: Gotabaya Rajapaksa
56. Which country has chaired the recently held
"One Ocean Summit 2022"?
- France
·
The "One Ocean Summit 2022", organized in
collaboration with the United Nations and the World Bank, has been chaired by
France from 9 to 11 February 2022.
·
Indian representation in "One Ocean Summit
2022" has been done by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in a virtual way.
·
The purpose of "One Ocean Summit 2022" is
to inspire the international community to take concrete action towards the
protection and support of healthy and sustainable marine ecosystems.
57. On which day "National Deworming Day"
has been observed recently?
- February 10
·
With the aim of making people aware of the
importance of deworming, "National Deworming Day" is celebrated every
year on 10 February.
·
The main objective of "National Deworming
Day" is to raise awareness about intestinal worms and to achieve complete
eradication of soil-transmitted worms in children.
·
According to a medical report, about 24% of the
world's population is infected with soil-infected worms.
·
"National Deworming Day", was started by
the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the year 2015.
58. On which day "World Unani Day" has
been celebrated recently?
- February 11
·
"World Unani Day" is celebrated every
year on 11 February to mark the birth anniversary of the famous Indian Unani
physician 'Hakim Ajmal Khan'.
·
For the first time "World Unani Day" was
celebrated in the year 2017.
·
The main objective of "World Unani Day"
is to spread awareness about providing health care service with the help of the
Unani system of medicine through its preventive and curative approach.
59. Which has been named as the best aspirational
district in the recently released Delta Ranking of NITI Aayog?
- Malkangiri
1.
Malkangiri district in Odisha has been named as the
Most Aspirational District in NITI Aayog's Delta Ranking for December 2021.
2.
Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh is in second
place as the best aspirational district in the Delta ranking of NITI Aayog.
·
NITI Aayog: The National Institution for
Transforming India
·
Established: 01 January 2015
·
Chairman: PM of India
·
Vice-Chairman: Rajiv Kumar
·
CEO: Amitabh Kant
·
:
·
Odisha
·
Capital: Bhubaneswar
·
Formation: 01 April 1936
·
CM: Naveen Patnaik
·
Governor: Ganeshi Lal
60. Recently which initiative has been started by
NABARD to promote natural farming?
- JIVA
·
NABARD has launched the "JIVA program" to
promote natural farming under its existing watershed and water programs in 11
states.
·
NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development
·
Established: 12 July 1982
·
HQ: Mumbai
·
Chairman: Govinda Rajulu Chintala
61. What is the rank of India in the recently released
"Democracy Index 2021"?
- 46th
·
India's rank is 46th in the "Democracy Index
2021" of 165 countries released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
·
Norway ranks first in the "Democracy Index
2021".
·
The "Democracy Index" released by the Economist
Intelligence Unit (EIU) is based on 60 indicators grouped into five different
categories, which measure pluralism, civil liberties, and political culture.
62. Who has been re-appointed as the chairman of Tata
Sons recently?
- N Chandrasekaran
- N Chandrasekaran has been reappointed as the
Chairman of Tata Sons for a period of 5 years.
- Tata Sons Private Limited is the private entity and
owner of the Tata Group and holds the majority shareholding in the Tata
Group of companies, including their lands, tea gardens, and steel plants
across India.
- It is a privately-owned conglomerate of
approximately 100 companies that includes several primary business
sectors: chemicals, consumer products, energy, engineering, information
systems, materials, and services. Headquarters are in Mumbai.
·
Tata Sons'
·
Founded: 1868
·
HQ: Mumbai
·
Owner: Ratan Tata
·
Chairman: N Chandrasekaran
63. Recently on which day the 54th death anniversary of
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay has been observed?
- February 11
·
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay (25 September 1916 – 11
February 1968) was an Indian politician, a proponent of the Hindutva ideology
supported by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
·
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay was also the founder of the
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
64. Recently who has been selected for the 'ESPNCricinfo
Test Batting Award 2022'?
- Rishabh Pant
- Indian senior cricket team batsman and wicketkeeper
Rishabh Pant has been selected for the 'ESPNCricinfo Test Batting Award
2022'.
- New Zealand cricket team captain 'Kane Williamson'
has been selected for the 'ESPNCricinfo Captain of the Year Award 2022'.
·
ICC: International Cricket Council
·
HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
·
Established: 15June1909
·
Chairman: Greg Barclay
·
CEO: Geoff Allardyce
65. Who has been appointed as the new President of
Burkina Faso recently?
- Paul-Henri Damiba
·
Burkina Faso
·
Capital: Ouagadougou
·
Currency: West African CFA franc
·
President: Paul-Henri Damiba
66. Recently the discoverer of HIV virus has passed away,
what is his name?
- Luke Montagnier
·
The discoverer of the HIV virus and Nobel laureate 'Luc
Montagnier' (France) has passed away.
67. Recently with which country has the Government of
India signed an agreement for development in the field of tourism?
- Australia
- An agreement has been signed by the Government of
India with the Government of Australia for development in the field of
tourism.
- Union Minister of Tourism and Culture: Shri G Kishan
Reddy
·
Australia
·
Capital: Canberra
·
Currency: Australian Dollar
·
PM: Scott Morrison
68. Where has the Rail-cum-Road-Bridge been inaugurated
by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways recently?
- Munger
- The 14.5 km long rail-cum-road-bridge has been
inaugurated by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways 'Shri
Nitin Gadkari' on the river Ganges in 'Munger', Bihar.
- Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways: Shri
Nitin Gadkari
·
Bihar
·
Capital: Patna
·
CM: Nitish Kumar
·
Governor: Phagu Chauhan
69. Recently the famous industrialist and former chairman
of Bajaj Group has passed away, what is his name?
- Rahul Bajaj
·
Industrialist and former chairman of Bajaj Group, Rahul
Bajaj has passed away at the age of 83 due to health-related reasons.
·
Rahul Bajaj was awarded the country's third-highest
civilian honor Padma Bhushan in the year 2001.
70. Which welfare scheme has been recently launched by
the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for the transgender community
and beggars?
- SMILE
·
SMILE: Support for Marginalized Individual for Livelihood
and Enterprise
·
Objective: To provide welfare measures to the transgender
community and people engaged in the act of begging.
·
Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment: Virendra
Kumar
71. The recently released book "India-Africa
Relations: Changing Horizons" has been authored by?
- Rajeev Kumar Bhatia
·
The book "India-Africa Relations: Changing
Horizons" has been authored by Rajiv Kumar Bhatia, former Ambassador and
member of the Foreign Policy Studies Program at Gateway House.
·
The book "India-Africa Relations: Changing
Horizons", throws light on the relationship between India and Africa.
72. On which day "National Productivity Day"
has been celebrated recently?
- February 12
·
National Productivity Day is celebrated by the National
Productivity Council (NPC) on 12 February every year.
·
The objective of "National Productivity Day" is
to encourage and promote productivity and quality awareness in all regions of
the country.
·
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry: Shri Piyush
Goyal
73. Recently which actor has been appointed as its brand
ambassador by agritech startup company 'Krishi Network'?
- Pankaj Tripathi
·
Agritech startup company 'Krishi Network' provides
grassroots information support to farmers for various queries.
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