Join us via
 |  |  |  |  |
Weekly Current Affairs: 27 June-03 July 2022
Hello friends, welcome to The Tar Education. As we all know, in this tough competition in today's era, current affairs are very important in all competitive examinations. Current affairs should not become a big challenge for you in any competitive exam, so all of you should be constantly updated with current affairs.
Here we are providing daily news for you on various news platforms like All India Radio News, AIR News, PIB, The Hindu, India Today, Indian Express, The Times of India, The Economic Times, Business Standard, Hindustan Times, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, Amar Ujala, Navbharat Times, BBC, ANI, DD News, Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha TV By working hard and collecting useful current affairs for your competitive examinations including additional informational facts on Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Annual base current affairs which are highly profitable for various competitive exams like Bank, Railway, SSC, Insurance, UPSC, Defense, and all other state-level competitive examinations.
After reading this article on current affairs, you can also download the PDF of this, whose link is given at the end of this article. You should also solve Daily Quiz based on these Current Affairs series. Now
We not only hope but also believe that this effort of ours will prove to be meaningful for all of you and our best wishes are with all of you.
1. Who has been appointed as the chairman of the
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) recently?
- Nitin Gupta
- Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Nitin Gupta has
been appointed as the new chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes
(CBDT).
- After the retirement of JB Mohapatra on 30 April
2022, the post of CBDT chief was being handled by Sangita Singh, a board
member, and 1986 batch IRS officer with additional charge.
- CBDT: Central Board of Direct Taxes
- Formation: 1944
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Nitin Gupta
2. Which state team has won the recently held Ranji
Trophy final?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh's Ranji Trophy (cricket) team has won
the Ranji Trophy title for the first time by defeating the Mumbai team by
6 wickets.
- So far in the history of the Ranji Trophy, the
Mumbai team has won the most, which has created history by winning the Ranji
Trophy for the first time by defeating the team of Madhya Pradesh in the
final match.
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
3. Where has India's largest floating solar power
project been launched recently?
- Kayamkulam
- Tata Power Solar Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Tata Power, has achieved a remarkable feat by commissioning India's
largest floating solar power project in the backwater area, a 350-acre
water body at Kayamkulam, Kerala.
- India's largest floating solar power project has a
peak installed capacity of 101.6 MW.
- Tata Power
- Tata Power Company Limited is an Indian electric
utility company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and part of the Tata
Group. The main business of the company is to generate, transmit and
distribute electricity. With an installed power generation capacity of
10,577 MW, it is the largest integrated power company in India.
- Founded: 18 September 1919
- HQ: Mumbai
- MD & CEO: Praveer Sinha
- Kerala
- Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
- CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
- Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan
4. Which country has recently launched the
solid-fuel rocket "Juljana" in space?
- Iran
- Iran has launched a solid-fuel rocket
"Juljana" into space.
- Named "Zuljana", the 25.5-meter tall
rocket capable of carrying a 220-kg satellite will collect data in Earth
orbit and give a boost to Iran's space industry.
- Zuljanah was named for the horse of Imam Hussain,
the grandson of Prophet Muhammad.
- Iran
- Capital: Tehran
- Currency: Iranian rial
5. Where has the world's largest bacterium been
found recently?
- Caribbean
- The world's largest bacterium "Thiomargarita
Magnifica" has been found in Caribbean mangrove swamps.
- The bacterium has been named Thiomargarita Magnifica
and can reach a length of 2 centimeters above its current size.
- According to experts, it is about 50 times larger
than previously known bacteria that can be seen with the naked eye.
6. On which day MSME Day has been celebrated
recently?
- June 27
- "MSME Day" is celebrated every year on 27
June at the initiative of the United Nations General Assembly.
- The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about
the contribution of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to the
sustainable achievement of the United Nations.
- MSMEs account for 90% of businesses worldwide, 60 to
70% of jobs and 50% of GDP.
- MSME Day Theme 2022: Resilience and Rebuilding:
MSMEs for Sustainable Development (Resilience and Rebuilding: MSMEs for
Sustainable Development)
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
- MSME: Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium
Enterprises
- HQ: New Delhi
- Minister of MSME: Narayan Rane
7. Recently who has been honored with the
'Kempegowda International Award'?
- Prakash Padukone
- With the first edition of 'Kempegowda International
Award' on the occasion of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Jayanti, Karnataka State
Government honored former Chief Minister S.M. Krishna, N.R. Narayana
Murthy of Infosys and former Indian badminton player Prakash Padukone have
been honored with the 'Kempegowda International Award'.
- What is the 'Kempegowda International Award'?
- The Kempegowda Award or Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Award
is a civilian award given annually by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara
Palike (BBMP), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- The 'Kempegowda International Award' nomination is
based on the notable contribution of citizens in the fields of medicine,
education, media, sports, theatre, film, literature, environment,
folklore, music, dance, yoga, judiciary, journalism, culture, photography,
social service.
8. Where was the 'United Nations Ocean Conference
2022' organized recently?
- Lisbon
- The 'United Nations Ocean Conference 2022' has been
organized in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
- India is represented in the 'United Nations Ocean
Conference 2022' by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of
Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh.
- The conference is co-hosted by the governments of
Kenya and Portugal.
- Portugal
- Capital: Lisbon
- Currency: Euro
- PM: Antonio Costa
- President: Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
9. On which day "International Day in Support
of Victims of Torture" has been observed recently?
- June 26
- "International Day in Support of Victims of
Torture" is observed every year on 26 June.
- The main purpose of this day is to express their
support to the victims of torture and persecuted people from nations,
societies, and individuals around the world and to promote the eradication
of torture, support the victims and promote human rights.
10. Recently which Indian tennis player has been
honored with the 'Golden Achievement Award 2021'?
- Vijay Amritraj
- Renowned Indian tennis player Vijay Amritraj has
been named the recipient of the "Golden Achievement Award 2021"
by the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Tennis
Federation.
- The award has been given to Vijay Amritraj in
recognition of his outstanding impact on tennis as a sportsman, promoter,
and humanitarian.
11. Recently who has become the first Indian to win
a silver medal in the 'Asian Cycling Championship 2022'?
- Ronaldo Singh
- Ronaldo Singh has become the first Indian to win a
silver medal in the sprint event at the 'Asian Cycling Championships
2022'.
- He has also become the first Indian cyclist to win a
silver medal (including in the elite category) at the Asian Track
Championship.
- 14-year-old Ronaldo Singh Latnajam is a beloved
cyclist from the state of Manipur.
12. Recently, a well-known lyricist writer, and
journalist has passed away, what is his name?
- Chauvalur Krishnankutty
- A renowned lyricist, writer, and journalist,
Chauvalur Krishnankutty passed away at the age of 86.
- Krishnankutty has written over 3000 devotional songs
and authored over 200 books.
- He worked as an assistant editor with the Malayala
Manorama daily.
13. Recently who has become India's first 'K-pop
star'?
- Shreya Lenka
- Shreya Lenka, who hails from the state of Orissa
from India, has become India's first 'K-pop star' (Korean pop star).
- Odisha
- Capital: Bhubaneswar
- Formation: 01 April 1936
- CM: Naveen Patnaik
- Governor: Ganeshi Lal
14. Which country has hosted the recently held
"G7 Summit 2022"?
- Germany
- The "G7 Summit 2022" is hosted by Germany.
- This is the 48th edition of "G7 Summit
2022".
- Indian representation in "G7 Summit 2022"
is done by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
What is Group of Seven (G7)?
- The Group of Seven (G7) is an intergovernmental
political forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the
United Kingdom, and the United States.
- In addition, the European Union is a 'non-counting
member'. Its members are the world's largest IMF advanced economies and
the wealthiest liberal democracies.
15. Which state government has recently launched
the "MEDISEP scheme" for the state employees?
- Kerala
- The Government of Kerala will launch a medical
insurance scheme "MEDISEP" for state employees, pensioners, and
their eligible family members which will be started on 1st July 2022.
- Medical assistance up to ₹ 3 lakh will be provided
every year under the "MEDISEP scheme".
- Kerala
- Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
- CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
- Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan
16. Which bank has been recently penalized by the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
- Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
- Due to financial irregularities in Indian Overseas
Bank, a monetary penalty of ₹ 57.50 lakh has been imposed by the Reserve
Bank of India.
- IOB: Indian Overseas Bank
- Established: 10 February 1937
- HQ: Chennai
- MD & CEO: Ajay Kumar Srivastava
- 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
17. Where has "Ambubachi Mela 2022" been
organized recently?
- Guwahati
- A four-day festival "Ambubachi Mela" has
been organized at the world-famous Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam.
- It is the most important religious event of the
Kamakhya Temple and is also an important part of the state's tourism.
- Assam
- Formation: 26 January 1950
- Capital: Dispur
- CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
18. In which state 'Sao Joao festival' has been
celebrated recently?
- Goa
- The "Sao Joao Festival" is an annual
Catholic festival celebrated in an unusual way in Goa on 24 June.
- Large numbers of people jump and swim in local
wells, rivers, and ponds as a tribute to the 'young Goan Catholic man St.
John the Baptist'.
- Goa
- Capital: Panji
- CM: Pramod Sawant
- Governor: PS Sreedharan Pillai
19. On which day "International Day against
Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" has been observed recently?
- June 26
- Every year on 26 June "International Day
against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" or "World Drugs
Day" is observed.
- The theme of "International Day against Drug
Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" 2022: 'Addressing drug challenges in
health and humanitarian crises'
- The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) deals with drug
trafficking and the use of illegal substances in India.
- NCB: Narcotics Control Bureau
- Formed: 17 March 1986
- HQ: New Delhi
- NCB Chief: Satya Narayan Pradhan
20. Recently which state government has launched the
"Kashi Yatra Yojana" for pilgrims?
- Karnataka
- “Kashi Yatra Yojana” has been launched by the
Government of Karnataka for the pilgrims.
- Under the "Kashi Yatra Yojana" of the
Government of Karnataka, ₹ 5000 cash assistance will be given to 30000 pilgrims
who want to visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
- Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- Formation: 01 November 1956
- CM: Basavaraj Bommai
- Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
21. Which district has topped in the first
"Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D)" released by the
Union Ministry of Education (MoE)?
- Jaipur
- In the first "Performance Grading Index for
Districts (PGI-D)" released by the Ministry of Education (MoE), three
districts of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Sikar, and Jhunjhunu have remained in the
top three positions.
- These 3 districts of Rajasthan Jaipur, Sikar, and
Jhunjhunu have scored more than 80% overall under various parameters
defined.
- Union Minister of Education: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
22. Recently who has been appointed as the Chief Justice
of Delhi High Court?
- Justice Satish Chandra Sharma
- Justice Satish Chandra Sharma has been appointed as
the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
- Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena has
administered the oath of Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as the new Chief
Justice of the Delhi High Court.
- He replaced Justice DN Patel, who retired on March
13.
- Delhi
- Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal
- Lieutenant Governor: Vinai Kumar Saxena
- Delhi Police Commissioner: Rakesh Asthana
- Lokayukta: Harish Chanra Mishra
23. Recently well-known cricketer 'Eoin Morgan' has
announced his retirement from international cricket, he is a cricketer from
which country?
- Eoin Morgan
- Renowned England cricketer 'Eoin Morgan' has
announced his retirement from international cricket.
- 'Eoin Morgan', who led England to a 50-over World
Cup win in 2019.
- 'Eoin Morgan' captained England in a record 126 ODIs
and 72 T20Is.
- He retired with several records to his name,
including the most ODI runs (6,957) for England.
- ICC: International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Geoff Allardyce
24. Recently, the second phase of which program has been
launched to promote entrepreneurship of tribal communities with a joint
initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and META (Facebook)?
- GOAL
- The second phase of the "GOAL" program has
been launched to promote entrepreneurship of tribal communities with a
joint initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and META (Facebook).
- The GOAL program was launched on 15 May 2020 by
Facebook in partnership with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
- GOAL: Going Online As Leaders
- Minister of Tribal Affairs: Shri Arjun Munda
- Meta (Formerly Facebook)
- Established: February 2004
- HQ: Menlo Park, California, United States
- CEO: Mark Zuckerberg
25. Which health project has been launched by the Central
Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department (DAHD) in Karnataka?
- One Health
- The Central Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department
(DAHD) has launched a pilot project on 'One Health' in Bengaluru,
Karnataka.
- It is a multi-sectoral approach that takes into
account human, animal, and environmental health and the interconnectedness
and interdependence of the three for holistic health.
- The pilot project on 'One Health' is being run with
the financial assistance of the Central Department of Animal Husbandry and
Dairying (DAHD) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
- Union Minister of Animal Husbandry and Dairying:
Shri Purushottam Rupala
26. Which startup company has recently won the
prestigious "Global Airwards Best Drone Organization Award"?
- IG Drones
- Delhi-based drone enterprise platform “IG Drones”
has been awarded “Best Drone Organization – Start-up Category” by Airward.
- Startup platform “IG Drones” has been selected for
the award for its vision of helping local communities and providing access
to technology to diverse stakeholders during natural calamities and
disasters.
27. Where has the 'United Nations Ocean Conference 2022'
been organized recently?
- Lisbon
- The 'United Nations Ocean Conference 2022' has been
organized in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
- India is represented in the 'United Nations Ocean
Conference 2022' by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of
Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh.
- The conference is co-hosted by the governments of
Kenya and Portugal.
- Portugal
- Capital: Lisbon
- Currency: Euro
- PM: Antonio Costa
- President: Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
28. Recently, how much loan amount has been approved by
the World Bank for road safety programs in India?
- $250 million
- The World Bank has approved $250 million in funding
to support the Government of India's program to strengthen road safety.
- According to a recently released report, with only
1% of the world's vehicles, India accounts for almost 10% of all
accident-related deaths.
- World Bank
- Established: July 1944
- HQ: Washington, D.C., United States
- President: David Malpass (USA)
- Vice-President: Junaid Kamal Ahmed (Bangladesh)
29. Which company has recently launched offline UPI and
wearable ATM cards?
- AceMoney
- Leading fintech services company AceMoney has
launched UPI 123Pay payments and wearable ATM cards.
- UPI 123Pay payments allow people to do cashless
transactions without a smartphone or internet connection using feature
phones.
- AceMoney Transfer is an online money transfer
company that helps you send your money online.
- Acemoney is the first company in India to launch UPI
123Pay services in Malayalam and Tamil.
30. Who has recently won "Miss India World Wide
2022"?
- Khushi Patel
- Khushi Patel, a biomedical student from the United
Kingdom, has been declared the winner of Miss India Worldwide 2022.
- While Roshni Razak of Guyana was declared Miss Teen
India Worldwide 2022.
- Vaidehi Dongre of America was declared the first
runner-up in "Miss India World Wide 2022", while Shrutika Mane
was declared the second runner-up.
31. The deadline for installation of the GST compensation
tool has been extended as per the Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2022 rules?
- 31 March 2026
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has chaired the
47th GST Council meeting being held in Chandigarh.
- As per the Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2022 rules,
the deadline for installation of the GST Compensation Tool has been
extended by almost 4 years to March 31, 2026.
- The levy of the current cess was due to end on June
30.
- The revenue from the GST Compensation Cess is used
for the payment of dues of loans and compensation paid to the states in
the last two financial years.
What is the
Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
- The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an indirect tax
(or consumption tax) used on the supply of goods and services in India. It
is a comprehensive, multilevel, destination-based tax: comprehensive
because it includes almost all indirect taxes except some state taxes.
- Goods and services are divided into five different
tax slabs for tax collection: 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%.
- However, petroleum products, alcoholic beverages and
electricity are not taxed under GST and are instead taxed separately by
individual state governments as per the previous tax system.
- The Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into effect
from 1 July 2017 by the Government of India through the implementation of
the 101st Amendment to the Constitution of India which replaced the
existing multiple taxes levied by the Central and State Governments.
- Goods and Services Tax Day: July 1
32. Recently which financial company has been given a
Prepaid Payment Instrument license by RBI?
- Mufin Finance
- Non-banking financial company 'Mufin Finance' has
received RBI's in-principle approval for the issuance of a semi-closed
prepaid payment instrument license.
- This PPI license will allow digital banks, fintech
firms, and large consumer-facing applications to roll out features such as
digital payment solutions for lending.
- It is the fourth NBFC to get such a license from
RBI.
- The other three NBFCs licensed by RBI are Bajaj
Finserv, Manapuram, and Paul Merchant.
- Mufin Finance
- Founded: 2016
33. Which two countries have recently become the new
members of the Commonwealth Association?
- Togo and Gabon
- After the accession of Togo and Gabon to the
Commonwealth of Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations now has 56 member
states.
- The Commonwealth of Nations, known simply as the
Commonwealth, is a political union of 56 member states, most of which are
former territories of the British Empire.
- The 26th meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of
Government has been organized in Rwanda from 24 to 25 June 2022.
- The theme of the 26th Commonwealth Heads of
Government Meeting 2022 is 'Providing a Common Future: Connecting,
Innovating, Transforming'.
- Commonwealth Association Secretary General: Patricia
Scotland
34. Recently who has been elected as the new President of
the International Weightlifting Federation?
- Mohammad Jalood
- 'Mohammed Jalood' (Iraq) has been elected as the new
President of the International Weightlifting Federation.
- IWF: International Weightlifting Federation
- Formation: 1905
- HQ: Lausanne, Switzerland
- President: Mohammed Jalood
35. Known as the father of Indian PSUs and the former
chairman of SAIL, has passed away recently, what is his name?
- Dr. V. Krishnamurthy
- Dr. V Krishnamurthy, former chairman of public
sector undertakings such as Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Steel
Authority of India (SAIL), and Maruti Udyog (now Maruti Suzuki), has
passed away.
- He was awarded the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and
Padma Vibhushan for his services.
36. Where has the '26th Commonwealth Heads of Government
Meeting (CHOGM) 2022' been organized recently?
- Rwanda
- The 26th meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of
Government has been organized in Rwanda from 24 to 25 June 2022.
- The theme of the 26th Commonwealth Heads of
Government Meeting 2022 is 'Providing a Common Future: Connecting,
Innovating, Transforming'.
- After the accession of Togo and Gabon to the
Commonwealth of Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations now has 56 member
states.
- The Commonwealth of Nations, known simply as the
Commonwealth, is a political union of 56 member states, most of which are
former territories of the British Empire.
- Commonwealth Association Secretary-General: Patricia
Scotland
37. On which day "National Insurance Awareness
Day" has been celebrated recently?
- June 28
- National Insurance Awareness Day is celebrated every
year on 28 June to create awareness about insurance and make people aware
of the benefits of investing in insurance schemes.
- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
of India (IRDAI) is a regulatory body under the jurisdiction of the
Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and is tasked with regulating
and licensing the insurance and reinsurance industries in India.
- IRDAI: Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority of India
- HQ: Hyderabad
- Established: 1999
- Chairman: Debasish Panda
38. Recently, the budget of how much amount has been
presented by the Punjab government for the financial year 2022-23?
- ₹1,55,859.78 crore
- The first budget of the government formed by the Aam
Aadmi Party (AAP) in the state of Punjab has been presented by the Finance
Minister of Punjab, Harpal Singh Cheema, for the financial year 2022-23,
an amount of ₹ 1,55,859.78 crore.
- Punjab
- Capital: Chandigarh
- CM: Bhagwant Mann
- Governor: Banwarilal Purohit
39. On which day 'International Tropical Day' has been
celebrated recently?
- June 29
- International Day of the Tropics is observed
annually on 29 June. The event highlights the importance of the tropics
and the environmental and socio-economic challenges faced by these
regions.
- Tropical nations are those which lie between the
Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer and this day highlights the
challenges faced by tropical countries.
40. On which day "National Statistics Day" has
been celebrated recently?
- June 29
- National Statistics Day is celebrated on 29 June
every year to mark the birth anniversary of the famous Professor Prashant
Chandra Mahalanobis.
- This day is celebrated in recognition of his
valuable contribution in the field of economic planning and statistics.
- The objective of "National Statistics
Day": To create awareness about the importance of statistics in
socio-economic planning and policy making for the development of the
country.
- The theme for "National Statistics Day"
2022: Data for Sustainable Development
41. Recently which country has applied to join as a
member of the 5 nations' organization BRICS?
- Iran
- Iran and Argentina have applied to join the 5-nation
organization BRICS as members.
- BRICS is a grouping of five developed and developing
nations Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
- Argentine President Alberto Fernandez has also
reiterated his desire for Argentina to join BRICS.
- BRICS: A group of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and
South Africa
- Established: June 2006
- HQ: Shanghai, China
- Iran
- Capital: Tehran
- Currency: Iranian rial
- Argentina
- Capital: Buenos Aires
- Currency: Argentina Peso
42. Recently which e-learning portal has been launched by
the Central Government for the employees of Dak Sevaks?
- 'Postman'
- 'Dak Karmayogi' e-learning portal has been launched
for the employees of Dak Sevaks by Union Minister of Communications,
Ashwini Vaishnav, and Minister of State for Communications Devusinh
Chouhan.
- This portal will develop the competencies of about
four lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks and departmental employees.
- This portal has been developed under the vision of
'Mission Karmayogi'.
- Indian Post
- Established: 01 October 1854
- Jurisdiction: Government of India, Department of
Post, Ministry of Communication
- HQ: New Delhi
- Secretary: Vineet Pandey
43. Recently the well-known hockey player and Olympic
medalist has passed away, what is his name?
- Varinder Singh
- Eminent hockey player and Olympic medalist has
passed away 'Varinder Singh' passed away at the age of 75.
- He was also part of the bronze medal-winning team at
the 1972 Munich Olympics and the silver medal at the 1973 World Cup in
Amsterdam.
- He has been honored with the prestigious Dhyanchand
Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
44. Recently who has been appointed as the chairman of
Reliance Jio Infocomm?
- Akash Ambani
- The board of Reliance Jio Infocomm has approved the
appointment of Mukesh Ambani's son Akash Ambani as its chairman.
- The approval has also been given to appoint Pankaj
Mohan Pawar as the Managing Director of Jio.
- The board of Reliance Jio Infocomm has also approved
the appointment of Raminder Singh Gujral and KV Choudhary as additional
directors of the company.
- Following the resignation of Mukesh Ambani as the
director of Reliance Jio, his son Akash Ambani has been appointed as the
chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm.
45. Recently the term of Attorney General of India
has been extended for the next 3 months, what is his name?
- KK Venugopal
- Senior advocate KK Venugopal's tenure as Attorney
General for India has been extended for another three months or till
further orders, whichever is earlier.
- KK Venugopal was appointed as the Attorney General
for India in June 2017. His term was ending on 30 June 2022. Now he will
be the Attorney General for 3 months.
About Attorney General of India:-
- The Attorney General of India is the Chief Legal
Adviser to the Government of India and its principal advocate before the
Supreme Court of India.
- They are appointed by the President of India on the
advice of the Union Cabinet under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and
hold office during the pleasure of the President.
- He should be a person eligible to be appointed as a
judge of the Supreme Court. Therefore, he must have been a judge of a High
Court for five years, an advocate of a High Court for ten years, or, in
the opinion of the President, an eminent jurist.
- The 15th and current Attorney General is KK
Venugopal. He was reappointed by President Ram Nath Kovind in 2020. He
started his service on 30 June 2017.
46. Who has recently resigned from the post of
Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
- Uddhav Thackeray
- Due to the Uddhav government being in minority in
Maharashtra, the outgoing Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has resigned
from the post of Chief Minister even before the floor test as per the
order of the Supreme Court.
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- CM:?
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
- Mumbai Police Commissioner: Vivek Phansalkar
47. Recently the name of 'Aurangabad' has been
changed to what new name by the Maharashtra government?
- Sambhajinagar
- The name of 'Aurangabad' has been changed to
'Sambhajinagar' and 'Osmanabad' to 'Dharashiv' by the Government of
Maharashtra.
- It also approved to change of the name of 'Navi
Mumbai International Airport' to 'Late DB Patil International Airport'.
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- CM: ?
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
- Mumbai Police Commissioner: Vivek Phansalkar
48. According to the recently released 'Mercer's
2022 Cost of Living Survey', which is the most expensive city in the world?
- Hong Kong
- Hong Kong is the most expensive city in the world
according to 'Mercer's 2022 Cost of Living Survey'.
- According to 'Mercer's 2022 Cost of Living Survey',
Mumbai is the most expensive Indian city for expatriates.
- According to 'Mercer's 2022 Cost of Living Survey',
Hong Kong ranks first, Zurich second, and Geneva third in the list of the
world's most expensive cities.
49. Recently who has been elected as the head of
Gail India Ltd., one of the largest gas companies in India?
- Sandeep Kumar Gupta
- Sandeep Kumar Gupta has been chosen as the head of
Gail India Ltd., one of India's largest gas companies.
- Sandeep Kumar Gupta will succeed Manoj Jain, who is
due to retire on August 31.
- GAIL (India) Limited is a state-owned natural gas
explorer and manufacturer responsible for natural gas processing and
distribution in India, headquartered at GAIL Bhavan in New Delhi, India.
It is owned by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of
India.
50. According to a report recently released by NITI
Aayog, by which year will India have 100% electric two-wheelers?
- 2026-27
- NITI Aayog and the Technology Information,
Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) in a report have forecast 100
percent penetration of electric two-wheelers in the Indian market by FY
2026-27.
- The report by NITI Aayog and the Technology
Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) was titled:
'Forecasting Penetration of Electric Two-Wheelers in India'.
- According to the report, the sales of electric
two-wheelers can cross 220 lakh units by the financial year 2028-29.
- NITI Aayog: The National Institution for
Transforming India
- Established: 01 January 2015
- Chairman: PM of India
- Vice-Chairman: Dr. Suman Berry
- CEO: Parameswaran Iyer
51. Recently well known Malayalam actress has
passed away, what is her name?
- Ambika Rao
- Kumbhalangi Nights fame actor and assistant director
Ambika Rao passed away on Monday night following a cardiac arrest.
- The 58-year-old actor was recently admitted to a
hospital in Ernakulam after testing positive for COVID-19.
- Ambika Rao is best known for her role as a widowed
mother of two daughters in Kumbalangi Nights.
52. On which day 'World Asteroid Day' has been
observed recently?
- June 30
- World Asteroid Day is observed every year on 30 June
to raise awareness about the dangerous impact of asteroids.
- In December 2016, the United Nations General
Assembly declared June 30 to be International Asteroid Day.
- The theme of 'World Asteroid Day' 2022 is
"small is beautiful" ("small is beautiful")
53. Which initiative has been recently inaugurated
by the Government of Telangana to promote innovation and startup in the
country?
- 'T-Hub 2.0'
- The country's leading innovation and startup
catalyst “T-Hub 2.0” has been inaugurated by Telangana Chief Minister K
Chandrashekhar Rao.
- The facility will support over 2000 startups under
one roof with a total built-up area of 5,82,689 sq ft, making it the
largest innovation complex in the world.
- Telangana
- Capital: Hyderabad
- Formation: 02 June 2014
- CM: K. Chandrasekhar Rao
- Governor: Tamilisai Soundrajan
54. By which name has India recently successfully
test-fired High Speed Expandable Aerial Target?
- ABHYAS
- India has successfully test-fired the indigenously
developed, High-Speed Expandable Aerial Target (HEAT), 'ABHYAS' from the
Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha.
- It can be used as an air target for the evaluation
of various missile systems.
- It has been developed and designed by the
Aeronautical Development Establishment, Defense Research and Development
Organization (DRDO).
- DRDO: Defense Research & Development
Organization
- Established: 1958
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: G. Satheesh Reddy
55. Which country has recently announced to offer
fully funded scholarships for Indian students to commemorate the 75th
anniversary of India's independence?
- United Kingdom
- The United Kingdom (UK) has announced to offer fully
funded scholarships for Indian students to mark the 75th anniversary of
India's independence.
- United Kingdom
- Capital: London
- Currency: Pound Sterling
- PM: Boris Johnson
56. Recently who has been sworn in as the new Chief
Minister of Maharashtra state?
- Eknath Shinde
- Eknath Shinde has been sworn in as the Chief
Minister of Maharashtra after the resignation of outgoing Maharashtra
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
- Along with him, Devendra Fadnavis of the Bharatiya
Janata Party (BJP) has taken the oath as the Deputy Chief Minister.
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- CM:?
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
57. Recently on which day did India's largest public
sector bank 'State Bank of India' celebrate its 67th foundation day?
- July 1
- India's largest public sector bank, State Bank of
India celebrated its 67th Foundation Day on 1st July.
- SBI is derived from the Bank of Calcutta,
established in 1806 through the Imperial Bank of India.
- The Bank of Madras was merged with the other two
Presidency banks, the Bank of Calcutta and the Bank of Bombay to form the
Imperial Bank of India which became SBI in 1955.
- SBI: State Bank of India
- HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 01 July 1955
- Chairman: Dinesh Kumar Khara
- MD: Alok Kumar Chaudhary
58. Recently with which country has the Government of
India signed an agreement in the field of science and technology and
innovation?
- Singapore
- The Government of India has signed an agreement with
Singapore in the field of science and technology and innovation.
- Singapore
- Capital: Singapore City
- Currency: Singapore Dollar
- PM: Lee Hsien
- President: Hailmah Yacob
59. Recently who has been sworn in as the new President
of the Philippines?
- Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
- Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been sworn in as the Philippines'
new President.
- Philippines
- Capital: Manila
- Currency: Philippine Peso
- President: Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
60. Which state has topped the 'Ease of Doing Business
Index' released by the Department for the Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade (DPIIT) recently?
- Andra Pradesh
- Andhra Pradesh is first, Gujarat second, and Haryana
third in the 'Ease of Doing Business Index' released by the Department for
the Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
- Andhra Pradesh
- Capital: 1. Amaravati (Legislative: Legislative) 2.
Visakhapatnam (Executive: Executive) 3. Kurnool (Judicial: Judicial)
- CM: Y. S. JaganMohan Reddy
- Governor: Biswabhusan Harichandan
61. Recently Competition Commission of India (CCI)
approved Google to buy a stake in which company?
- Bharti Airtel
- The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has
approved Google to buy a stake in Bharti Airtel.
- Google has signed an agreement to buy a 1.28% stake
in Bharti Airtel.
- Google
- Established: 04 September 1998
- HQ: Mountain View, California, United States
- CEO: Sundar Pichai (Indian)😎
- airtel
- Founded: 07 July 1995
- Founder: Sunil Bharti Mittal
- HQ: New Delhi
- MD & CEO: Gopal Vittal
- Chairman: Sunil Bharti Mittal
62. Recently who has been honored with the 'CII Quality
Ratna Award 2021'?
- Ashok Suta
- Ashok Soota, Founder and Executive Chairman of
Happiest Minds Technologies has been conferred with the 'CII Quality Ratna
Award 2021'.
- The annual CII Quality Ratna Award, instituted in
the year 2019, is in recognition of outstanding leadership, contribution,
and distinguished service to the quality movement in India, the tech firm
said in a release.
- The CII Awards Committee has unanimously selected
Mr. Soota for the 2021 award considering his significant contribution to
building the competitiveness of the Indian industry through quality
initiatives.
63. On which day 'National Doctor's Day' has been
celebrated recently?
- July 1
- National Doctor's Day is celebrated every year on
1st July.
- The National Doctor's Day celebration in India was
celebrated on 1 July in 1991 by Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy or B.C. Roy began
to honor.
- Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, whose birth anniversary and
death anniversary both fall on 1st July. Roy was a renowned physician and
freedom fighter from West Bengal.
- He was also the Chief Minister of West Bengal from
1948 until his death in 1962.
- 'National Doctors Day' Theme 2022: "Family
Doctors on the Front Line"
64. Recently who has become the first black woman judge
to be appointed as a judge of the US Supreme Court?
- Ketanji Brown Jackson
- Ketanji Brown Jackson has become the first black woman
to be appointed as a judge of the US Supreme Court.
- US President: Joe Biden (46th)
- Vice President: Kamala Harris
- US Capital: Washington DC
65. Recently, how much amount of assistance has been
approved by the World Bank to support India's health sector?
- $1 billion
- The World Bank has approved two complementary loans
of $500 million each, totaling $1 billion, to support and enhance India's
health sector.
- The objective of the scheme: To improve public
healthcare infrastructure across the country.
- World Bank
- Established: July 1944
- HQ: Washington, D.C., United States
- President: David Malpass (USA)
- Vice-President: Junaid Kamal Ahmed (Bangladesh)
66. Recently who has become the sponsor of the Indian
Olympic Association (IOA)?
- Adani Sportsline
- Adani Sportsline has become the major sponsor along
with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for the upcoming Games,
Birmingham Commonwealth 2022, Hangzhou Asian Games 2022, and Paris
Olympics 2024.
- Over 28 athletes have been supported by #GarvHai,
Adani SportsLine's athlete support initiative, across various sports.
- IOA: Indian Olympic Association
- Established: 1927
- HQ: New Delhi
- President: Anil Khanna (as acting President)
67. On which day "Chartered Accountants Day"
has been observed recently?
- July 1
- Chartered Accountants Day or CA Day is celebrated in
India on 01 July every year.
- It is also known as ICAI Foundation Day.
- The day is celebrated to commemorate the
establishment of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on
July 1, 1949.
- ICAI is one of the oldest professional institutions
in the country and also the second-largest professional accounting and
finance body in the world in terms of members.
68. Recently the term of Attorney General of India
(Attorney General) has been extended for the next 3 months, what is his name?
- KK Venugopal
- Senior advocate KK Venugopal's tenure as Attorney
General for India has been extended for another three months or till
further orders, whichever is earlier.
- KK Venugopal was appointed as the Attorney General
for India in June 2017. His term was ending on 30 June 2022. Now he will
be the Attorney General for 3 months.
- About Attorney General of India (Attorney General):-
- The Attorney General of India is the Chief Legal
Adviser to the Government of India and its principal advocate before the
Supreme Court of India.
- They are appointed by the President of India on the
advice of the Union Cabinet under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and
hold office during the pleasure of the President.
- He should be a person eligible to be appointed as a
judge of the Supreme Court. Therefore, he must have been a judge of a High
Court for five years, an advocate of a High Court for ten years, or, in
the opinion of the President, an eminent jurist.
- The 15th and current Attorney General is KK
Venugopal. He was reappointed by President Ram Nath Kovind in 2020. He
started his service on 30 June 2017.
69. Who has been appointed as the head of the
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently?
- T Raja Kumar
- The term of T Raja Kumar (Singapore) will start from
1st July 2022, who will replace 'Dr. Marcus Pleier' (Germany) and will
continue in this position for the next 2 years.
- Recently the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has
decided to retain Pakistan in the list of gray list.
- Along with this, the Financial Action Task Force
(FATF) has included the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the list of gray
watchlists.
What is FATF: Financial Action Task Force?
- FATF monitors a country to fight against money
laundering and terrorist financing and deprives the ailing country of
financial aid or credit facilities from any international financial
institution.
- FATF Gray List: Gives an opportunity to address
strategic deficiencies of a country to fight against money laundering and
terrorist financing.
- FATF Black List: If a country fails and fails in its
strategic effort to fight against money laundering and terrorist
financing, it is placed on this list and denied financial assistance or
credit facilities from any international financial institution.
70. Where has India's largest floating solar plant
been commissioned recently?
- Telangana
- India's largest floating solar power plant with a
total capacity of 100 MW has finally been commissioned by state-run power
generation giant NTPC at its Ramagundam power plant in Telangana.
- Telangana
- Capital: Hyderabad
- Formation: 02 June 2014
- CM: K. Chandrasekhar Rao
- Governor: Tamilisai Soundrajan
- NTPC: National Thermal Power Corporation
- Established: 07 November 1975
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman & MD: Gurdeep Singh
71. On which day "Goods and Services Tax"
has been observed recently?
- July 1
What is the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
- The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an indirect tax
(or consumption tax) used on the supply of goods and services in India. It
is a comprehensive, multilevel, destination-based tax: comprehensive
because it includes almost all indirect taxes except some state taxes.
- Goods and services are divided into five different
tax slabs for tax collection: 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%.
- However, petroleum products, alcoholic beverages and
electricity are not taxed under GST and are instead taxed separately by
individual state governments as per the previous tax system.
- The Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into effect
from 1 July 2017 by the Government of India through the implementation of
the 101st Amendment to the Constitution of India which replaced the
existing multiple taxes levied by the Central and State Governments.
- Goods and Services Tax Day: July 1
72. Recently, since when has the Central Government
banned the use of 'single-use plastic' in the country?
- July 1
- The ban on the manufacture, import, storage,
distribution, sale, and use of identified single-use plastic items has
come into force across the country with effect from July 1, 2022.
- With effect from July 1, 2022, a complete ban on
single-use plastic items has been announced to set up respective control
rooms in the state and the center which will help in strict enforcement of
this rule.
- World Environment Day: 5 June
- Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change;
and Minister of Labor and Employment: Shri Bhupendra Yadav
73. Recently which state government has announced
to issue of a "Parivar Card"?
- Uttar Pradesh
- The Uttar Pradesh government has announced to
issuing of a "Parivar Card" to every family.
- With this "Family Card" of Uttar Pradesh,
such families will be identified, in which there is no employment or any
kind of job, business, or employment will be provided in the family.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
74. On which day "International Cooperative
Day" has been celebrated recently?
- July 2
- In 1995, the centenary of the ICA was officially
declared by the United Nations General Assembly as "International Day
of Cooperation".
- International Cooperative Day is celebrated annually
on the first Saturday of July.
- The theme of "International Cooperative
Day" 2022: "Cooperatives Build a Better World"
75. Recently who has been appointed as the new
Prime Minister of Israel?
- Yair Lapid
- Yair Lapid has been appointed as the 14th Prime
Minister of Israel.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
congratulated Yair Lapid on becoming the 14th Prime Minister of Israel.
- Lapid's term could be shortened as he takes over as
a caretaker government ahead of Israel's election on November 1.
- Israel
- Capital: Jerusalem
- Currency: Israeli New Shekel
- PM: Yair Lapid
- President: Isaac Herzog
76. Rating agency CRISIL has projected India's GDP
growth rate to be what percent for the financial year 2022-23?
- 7.3%
- Rating agency CRISIL has projected India's GDP
growth rate to 7.3% for the fiscal year 2022-23, down from its earlier
estimate of 7.83%.
- CRISIL, an Indian analytical company that provides
ratings, research, and risk and policy advisory services, is a subsidiary
of American company S&P Global.
77. According to the recently released report
'H1CY22' by Knight Frank, which city is the most affordable housing market in
India?
- Ahmedabad
- According to Knight Frank India's Affordability
Index for 'H1 2022', Ahmedabad is the most affordable housing market among
the top eight cities with a ratio of 22%.
- According to this report, Mumbai (56%) continues to
be the most expensive residential market in the country, followed by
Hyderabad (31%), Delhi (30%), and Bengaluru (28%).
- Hong Kong is the most expensive city in the world
according to 'Mercer's 2022 Cost of Living Survey'.
- According to 'Mercer's 2022 Cost of Living Survey',
Mumbai is the most expensive Indian city for expatriates.
- "Knight Frank" LLP is a property agency,
and residential and commercial property consultancy founded in London in
1896 by John Knight, Howard Frank, and William Rutley. Knight Frank, along
with its US partner Cresa, is one of the world's largest global property
advisors.
78. Which is the best city for students in the
recently released "QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2023"?
- London
- In the "QS Best Student Cities Ranking
2023", London has emerged as the best city for students looking to
study abroad in terms of student amenities and university standards.
- Seoul (South Korea) and Munich (Germany) are in
second place, followed by Zurich (Switzerland) and Melbourne in fourth and
fifth place respectively.
- In the "QS Best Student Cities Ranking
2023", the capital of Maharashtra, Mumbai is ranked 103rd and Mumbai
is the first place on India's side.
- Mumbai is followed by Bengaluru, Chennai, and Delhi
at 114,125 and 129th positions respectively.
79. Where has the fifth 'Global Film Tourism
Conference' (GFCT) been inaugurated recently?
- Mumbai
- The Union Minister for Minority Affairs inaugurated
the fifth "Global Film Tourism Conference (GFTC)" at Novotel
Mumbai Juhu Beach.
- The theme of the fifth 'Global Film Tourism
Conference' (GFCT): is 'Unleashing the Power of Cinematic Tourism'
- GFTC provides a unique platform for film
commissions, tourism boards, and production houses to promote their locations,
incentives, and services to the vibrant Indian film industry. Film tourism
is when a viewer is inspired to visit a particular place in a film after
seeing it.
- Minority Affairs Minister: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
80. Recently which state government has launched
the "Nari Ko Naman" scheme?
- Himachal Pradesh
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has
launched the 'Nari Ko Naman' scheme.
- The objective of the 'Nari Ko Naman' scheme: 50%
rebate in fares in Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses to
women passengers within state limits.
- Himachal Pradesh
- Founded: 25 January 1971
- Capital: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
- CM: Jai Ram Thakur
- Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
81. Recently which film actor has been appointed by
the gaming company 'PokerBaazi' as its brand ambassador?
- Shaheed Kapoor
- Gaming company 'PokerBaazi' has appointed film actor
Shaheed Kapoor as its brand ambassador.
- Objective: To create a strong ecosystem for poker in
India.
- According to research firm Statista, the online
gaming industry across India was valued at around ₹79 billion in 2021, a
jump from around ₹65 billion in 2020.
- The sector is expected to exceed ₹150 billion by
2024, showing a compound annual growth of around 15%.
82. On which day "World Sports Journalists Day
2022" has been celebrated recently?
- July 2
- World Sports Journalists Day is observed every year
on 2 July to celebrate the services of sports journalists in promoting
sports.
- Sports journalism is a form of reporting that
focuses on matters relating to any subject or topic related to sports.
- Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports of India:
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur
83. Where is the 'NATO Summit 2022' organized
recently?
- Madrid (Spain)
- The 'NATO Summit 2022' was held in Madrid, Spain
from June 28 to 30, 2022
- This was the 32nd edition of the summit since the
first summit was held in Paris in 1957.
- The summit was chaired by NATO Secretary-General
Jens Stoltenberg.
- The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an
intergovernmental military alliance between 30 member states - 28 European
and two North American.
- NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- NATO is a Military Alliance
- Established: 4 April 1949
- HQ: Brussels, Belgium
- Secretary-General: Jens Stoltenberg
Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly Current Affairs
Railway NTPC में पूछे गए सभी प्रश्नों के लिए यहाँ क्लीक करें
To Read Daily Vocabulary Click Here
Check Your RRB NTPC Exam Date & Centre and Download Admit Card Click Here
Post a Comment
Greetings!!
Thanks to message us. We will reply you soon...