Daily Current Affairs Questions July 2022 Part 29

 

Daily Current Affairs Questions

July 2022 Part 29

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1.       Angelo Mathews

2.       Asia Cup Hockey

3.       Baltic Sea

4.       Bank Indonesia

5.       Best Actress Award

6.       Bihar

7.       Birmingham,

8.       Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

9.       book, ‘Dharma of Justice in the Sanskrit Epics

10.    book, “The Resilient Entrepreneur

11.    Brain Research Center

12.    Brijendra K Syngal

13.    Central Board of Direct Taxes

14.    Chandigarh

15.    Claire Polosakala

16.    Climate Change Performance Index

17.    cooperative banks

18.    country’s first biogas-powered charging station

19.    Defense Research and Development Laboratory

20.    Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

21.    Dinesh Prasad Saklani

22.    Dunagiri

23.    Forbes Billionaires List

24.    Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List

25.    Foreign Secretary

26.    Geetanjali Shree

27.    ICC Man Players of the Month for May

28.    ICC Men’s Player of the Month for June

29.    ICC Women’s Player of the Month June

30.    IIT Madras

31.    India’s first ‘Amrit Sarovar’

32.    India’s first Hyperloop

33.    India’s first portable solar rooftop

34.    Indian Army

35.    Indian Olympic Association

36.    Infosys

37.    Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)

38.    Intergovernmental Committee of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention

39.    International child sexual exploitation (ICSE)

40.    Jagdeep Dhankhar

41.    Jnanpith Award

42.    Junior Hockey World Cup

43.    Khadi and Village Industries Commission

44.    Kriti Sanon

45.    Margaret Alva

46.    Matru Shakti Yojana

47.    Mazagon Docks

48.    Mohammed Shami

49.    Nagpur

50.    nano urea

51.    National Council of Educational Research and Training

52.    National Stock Exchange (NSE)

53.    Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

54.    ONGC Videsh Limited

55.    president of India

56.    President of Sri Lanka

57.    Rajya Sabha

58.    Rajya Sabha

59.    Ramakrishna Mukkavilli

60.    Rampur

61.    Right to Repair’

62.    Rishabh Pant

63.    Rohit Sharma

64.    Rohit Sharma

65.    Samba

66.    Sashastra Seema Bal

67.    She Auto’ stand

68.    Shikhar Dhawan

69.    SPRINT Challenges’

70.    Swavlamban

71.    Union Bank of India

72.    United Nations Public Service Award

73.    Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)

74.    V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award

75.    Varanasi

76.    Vasvik Industrial Research Award

77.    Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD)

78.    Venus mission

79.    Vice-President

80.    Vijay Shekhar Sharma

81.    Whitley Gold Award’

82.    Women’s World Boxing Championships

83.    World Bank

84.    World Brain Day

85.    World CEO Winner of the Year

86.    World Chess Day

87.    World Economic Forum

88.    World Health Assembly

89.    World Health Organization

90.    World Population Day

91.    World Population Prospects 2022

92.    World Press Freedom Index

93.    World Sangeet Tansen festival

94.    World Summit of Information Society

95.    world’s 50 greatest places

96.    World’s Best SME Bank

97.    world’s first nano urea plant

98.    Yeosu City

99.    Youth in India 2022 Report

100. Zero coupon zero principal

1.       Who has been adjudged the ICC Man Players of the Month for May by the ICC? – Angelo Mathews

2.       South Korea has won the Asia Cup Hockey 2022 by defeating which country? – Malaysia

3.       NATO has organized naval exercises with NATO allies and partners in which sea? – Baltic Sea

4.       MoU has been signed between Reserve Bank of India and whom to enhance cooperation in combating anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT)? Bank Indonesia
Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 16, 2022 in Bali, Indonesia, on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting to improve mutual cooperation between the two central banks. The MoU was signed by BI Deputy Governor Dody Budi Waluyo and RBI Deputy Governor Michael Debabrata Patra in the presence of BI Governor Perry Warjiyo and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

5.       Who has been given the Best Actress Award at the International Indian Film Academy Awards 2022? – Kriti Sanon (mimi)

6.       India has registered its name in the Guinness Book of World Records by waving 78,220 flags simultaneously in the ‘Veer Kunwar Singh Vijayotsav’ event in Bhojpur of which state? – Bihar

7.       Who created history by winning a bronze medal at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, USA in July 2022? – Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Abhishek Verma

8.       Who has taken over as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ethics officer and ombudsman? Vineet Saran
Former Supreme Court judge, Vineet Saran has taken over as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ethics officer and ombudsman.

9.       Who authored the book, ‘Dharma of Justice in the Sanskrit Epics: Debates on Gender, Varna and Species’? Ruth Vanita
Explanation:
The book, ‘Dharma of Justice in the Sanskrit Epics: Debates on Gender, Varna and Species’ was written by Ruth Vanita has been released. The book was published by Oxford University Press.
i. The book describes the reading of India’s ancient texts that can reveal about the greater continuity in our moral and ethical preoccupations that many suspect.

10.    Who authored the book, “The Resilient Entrepreneur: Strategies to set you up for Success”? Dhruti Shah
Explanation:
A new book titled “The Resilient Entrepreneur: Strategies to set you up for Success” authored by Dhruti Shah was launched globally in the presence of entrepreneurs from Singapore, India, and the United States of America (USA).
i. The book is published by Ocean Reeve Publishing.
ii. Dhruti Shah, hailing from Mumbai, Maharashtra, is an Associate Director at C2C Organizational Development Pvt. Ltd.

11.    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Brain Research Center in which city? – Bangalore

12.    Who has been acknowledged as the father of the Indian Internet, passed away recently? Brijendra K Syngal
Brijendra K Syngal, former Chairman of Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL), passed away after a prolonged illness. He was 82. Syngal, who has been acknowledged as the father of the Indian Internet.

13.    Who has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes recently? – Sangeeta Singh

14.    The Indian Air Force has announced to build a heritage center in which city? – Chandigarh

15.    Who has become the first woman umpire to officiate in men’s Test cricket – Claire Polosakala

16.    India’s rank in the Climate Change Performance Index has been- 101st

17.    Who has announced severe restrictions on three cooperative banks for non-compliance with the directions.  RBI
The Reserve Bank has announced severe restrictions on three cooperative banks. These include two banks from Maharashtra, the Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Limited and the Raigad Sahakari Bank besides Karnatka-based Sri Mallikarjuna Pattana Sahakari Bank.

18.    In which city was the country’s first biogas-powered charging station installed recently? – Mumbai

19.    Who has been appointed as the Director of Defense Research and Development Laboratory?- GA Srinivasa Murthy

20.    Who has been appointed as the Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation recently? – Vikas Kumar

21.    Who has been appointed as the new Director of National Council of Educational Research and Training?- Dinesh Prasad Saklani

22.    Who among the following launched the fourth P17A stealth frigate ‘Dunagiri’ in Kolkata?  Rajnath Singh
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched the fourth P17A stealth frigate ‘Dunagiri’ into the Hooghly River in Kolkata.

23.    Who has topped the Forbes Billionaires List 2022? Elon Musk
Elon Musk is the richest person with $230 billion net worth, followed Bernard Arnault of Louis Vuitton at the second spot and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos at third on the list.

24.    Who becomes the world’s fourth richest person on Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List?  Gautam Adani
Gautam Adani has now also become the fourth richest person in the world, leaving behind Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

25.    Who has been appointed as the new Foreign Secretary of the Government of India recently? – Mohan Kwatra

26.    Who has become the first Indian author to win the International Booker Prize? – Geetanjali Shree

27.    Who has been adjudged the ICC Man Players of the Month for May by the ICC? – Angelo Mathews

28.    Who has been voted as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for June 2022  Jonny Bairstow
England batter Jonny Bairstow has been voted as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for June 2022.

29.    Who has been named ICC Women’s Player of the Month June – Marijan Cap (South Africa)

30.    India’s first indigenous polycentric prosthetic knee ‘Kadam’ has been made by which IIT institute recently? – IIT Madras

31.    India’s first ‘Amrit Sarovar’ has been inaugurated in which state? – Uttar Pradesh

32.    Indian Railways and which IIT institute have signed an agreement to develop India’s first Hyperloop? – IIT Madras

33.    In which city India’s first portable solar rooftop system has been unveiled? – Gandhi Nagar

34.    In which state has the Indian Army announced the opening of coaching centers for poor students? – Manipur

35.    Who has resigned as President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)? Narinder Batra
Veteran sports administrator, Narinder Batra has resigned as President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), as well as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), citing “personal reasons”.

36.    Who has been re-appointed as MD and CEO of Infosys – Salil Parekh

37.    Who has been appointed as a Whole-time Member of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) for five years? Jayanti Prasad
The Central Government has appointed, Jayanti Prasad as a Whole-time Member of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) for five years.

38.    India has been elected as a member of the Intergovernmental Committee of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage for the 2022-2026 cycle. There are total how many members in the committee?  24

39.    India joined the Interpol’s International child sexual exploitation (ICSE) database. Total how many countries are a part of it?  68

40.    Who has been nominated by BJP-led NDA for Vice Presidential Elections 2022? Jagdeep Dhankhar
Former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has been nominated as the BJP-led NDA's Vice President Candidate. BJP had announced Jagdeep Dhankar's candidature for Vice President Elections 2022 on July 16, 2022. Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation from the post of West Bengal Governor was accepted by President Ram Nath Kovind on July 17, 2022. The AIADMK and Naveen Patnaik-led BJD have extended their support to NDA's Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates, Droupadi Murmu and Jagdeep Dhankhar. Shiv Sena, on the other hand, will support NDA's presidential candidate and opposition's Vice Presidential candidate Margaret Alva. 

41.    Who has been honored with the 56th Jnanpith Award? – Neelamani Phukan

42.    Argentina defeated whom to win the Junior Hockey World Cup 2021 title? – Germany

43.    Who has assumed the charge as Chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Commission.  Manoj Kumar
Manoj Kumar has assumed the charge as Chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Commission. His predecessor Vinai Kumar Saxena was appointed the Lt Governor of Delhi.

44.    Who has been given the Best Actress Award at the International Indian Film Academy Awards 2022? – Kriti Sanon

45.    Who among the following is the opposition’s candidate for the Vice President election in August 2022? Margaret Alva
Margaret Alva will be the opposition’s candidate for Vice President. NCP Chief Sharad Pawar said, 17 parties are on board for this unanimous decision.

46.    In which state Chief Minister Matru Shakti Yojana and Poshan Sudha Yojna have been launched- Gujarat

47.    Who has launched two made-in-India warships INS ‘Surat’ and ‘Udaygiri’ at the Mazagon Docks in Mumbai?  Rajnath Singh
Defence minister Rajnath Singh has launched two made-in-India warships INS ‘Surat’ and ‘Udaygiri’ at the Mazagon Docks in Mumbai.

48.    Who became the fastest Indian bowler to take 150 ODI wickets?  Mohammed Shami
Indian bowler Mohammed Shami created a new record by becoming the fastest Indian bowler to take 150 ODI wickets, surpassing Indian pacers Zaheer Khan and Ajit Agarkar. Mohammed Shami took 80 matches to reach the landmark of 150 wickets, surpassing Ajit Agarkar, who took 97 matches to achieve the feat and Zaheer Khan who took 103 matches. Shami also equaled the record of Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan. He achieved the feat during the first ODI of India's three-match series against England at Kennington Oval on July 12, 2022.

49.    In which city of India world’s longest Double Decker Viaduct (3.14 KM) with Highway Flyover & Metro Rail Supported on single column piers has been constructed? Nagpur

50.    In which state, foundation stone was laid for south India’s first nano urea (Liquid) plant? Karnataka

51.    Who has been appointed as the new Director of National Council of Educational Research and Training? – Dinesh Prasad Saklani

52.    Who has been appointed as the new MD and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE)?  Ashish Kumar Chauhan
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced the appointment of Ashish Kumar Chauhan as its new managing director and CEO.

53.    Who has been appointed as the first woman head of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation? – Alka Mihal

54.    Who has been appointed as Managing Director of ONGC Videsh Limited? Rajarshi Gupta
Rajarshi Gupta has taken over as Managing Director of ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL), the overseas investment arm of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).

55.    Who has been elected the 15th president of India?  Draupadi Murmu
NDA’s Presidential candidate, Draupadi Murmu has been elected the 15th president of India.

56.    Who has been elected as the new President of Sri Lanka?  Ranil Wickremesinghe
The six-time Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was elected as the new Sri Lankan President on July 20, 2022. He was elected as the new Sri Lankan President after receiving 134 votes, while his competitor SLPP parliamentarian Dullas Alahaperuma received 82 votes and National People's Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake received three votes. Ranil Wickremesinghe had been sworn in as the interim President of Sri Lanka earlier on July 15 in place of Gotabaya Rajapaksa who submitted his resignation from the post. 
Ranil Wickremesinghe has been elected as the 9th President of the Island nation by the Parliament.

57.    Ilaiyaraaja, P T Usha, V Vijayendra Prasad and Veerendra Heggade were nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the president. Total how many members can be nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the president? 12

58.    Who has been retained as BJP's leader in the Rajya Sabha?  Piyush Goyal
Union minister Piyush Goyal will continue as the leader of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Rajya Sabha. This comes after his election to the upper house of the Parliament for a third term.

59.    Who has become the first Indian to be recognized by the United Nations Global Compact? – Ramakrishna Mukkavilli

60.    India’s first ‘Amrit Sarovar’ has been established in Rampur of which state? – Uttar Pradesh

61.    Who is the head of the committee set up by the Department of Consumer Affairs for developing a framework for the ‘Right to Repair’? Nidhi Khatri
The Department of Consumer Affairs has set up a committee in developing a framework for the ‘Right to Repair’. The committee will be chaired by Nidhi Khatri (Additional Secretary of Department of Consumer Affairs).

62.    Who has become the first Asian Asian-wicketkeeper batsman to score a century in both ODI and Tests in England? Rishabh Pant 
Rishabh Pant has created a new world record by becoming the first Asian-wicketkeeper batsman to score a century in both ODI and Tests in England. He achieved this feat with his match-winning maiden century against England in the final ODI at Manchester, while chasing down a total of 260 runs. Rishabh Pant's 125 runs not out and 133-run partnership with Hardik Pandya led India to a five-wicket win against England in the 3rd ODI, registering a 2-1 series win. 

63.    Who has become the third Indian captain to win an ODI series in England?  Rohit Sharma 
Rohit Sharma has become the third Indian captain to win an ODI series in England. India registered 2-1 victory against England in its three-match ODI series. This came after India beat England by 5 wickets in the third and final ODI at Manchester. Indian bowlers put a splendid show by getting England all out for 259 runs and then a 133-run partnership between Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya led India to a smooth sailing victory despite an early collapse of the top order. 

64.    Who recently became the first captain in cricketing history to win 13 consecutive T20Is?  Rohit Sharma
India skipper Rohit Sharma became the first captain in cricketing history to win 13 consecutive T20Is. Rohit achieved this feat during the first T20I match of the three-match series against England.

65.    Which has become the first district in India to cover 100% households under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana?- Samba

66.    Who has been appointed as the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal recently? – SL Thaosen

67.    In which state was the first ‘She Auto’ stand set up?- Andhra Pradesh

68.    Who has become the first player to hit 700 checks in IPL history – Shikhar Dhawan

69.    Who has unveiled ‘SPRINT Challenges’, during the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) seminar ‘Swavlamban’ in New Delhi? Narendra Modi
PM Narendra Modi has addressed the NIIO (Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation) Seminar ‘Swavlamban at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.

70.    ‘Swavlamban’, the maiden seminar of the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO), was held in which city on 18-19 July 2022.
PM Narendra Modi was the Chief Guest of the ‘Swavlamban’, the maiden seminar of the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO), held in New Delhi on 18-19 July 2022.  Shri Rajnath Singh was the Guest of Honour.

71.    Who has been appointed as the MD of Union Bank of India recently? – A Manimekhalai

72.    Which state’s public transport service, ‘Mo Bus’ has been honored with the prestigious United Nations Public Service Award?- Odisha

73.    Consider the following statements about the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) of India:
The Universal Service Support Policy came into effect on April 1, 2002.
The Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Act, 2003 gives the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) statutory status.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes below:
a Only 1
B Only 2
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2
Universal Service Obligation Fu (USOF) aims to provide a balance between the provision of Universal Service to all uncovered areas, including rural areas. The Universal Service Support Policy came into effect on April 1, 2002. The Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Act, 2003 gives the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) statutory status.  USOF is the pool of funds generated by the 5% Universal Service Levy charged to all the telecom fund operators on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR). The fund is deposited in the Consolidated Fund of India and is dispatched with the approval of the Indian Parliament. 

74.    Who has been honored with V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award at Mumbai International Film Festival of India 2022? – Sanjit Narvekar

75.    In which citiy Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated a three-day Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam?  Varanasi

76.    Who has been given the Vasvik Industrial Research Award 2020- A Gopalakrishnan

77.    Who become the 1st state in India to connect all registered commercial vehicles equipped with Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) with Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh(HP) has become the first Indian state to connect all registered commercial vehicles equipped with Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) with Emergency Response Support System (ERSS).
i. The system was inaugurated by the Chief Minister (CM) of Himachal Pradesh (HP) Jai Ram Thakur at a program organized at Peterhof, in Shimla (HP).
ii. He also introduced the facility of panic buttons for the safety of women and children in public vehicles.

78.    How long has the Indian Space Research Organization planned the Venus mission? – December 2024

79.    The Election Commission announced the election for the Vice-President of India to be held in August 2022. Which of the following are the eligibility criteria for a person to be the Vice-President of India?
1. S/he should be a citizen of India.
2. S/he should have completed 35 years of age.
3. S/he should be qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
4. S/he should not hold any office of profit under the Union government or any state government or any local authority or any other public authority.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
a 1, 2 and 3 only
B 2, 3 and 4 only
C 1, 3 and 4 only
D 1, 2, 3 and 4
The eligibility criteria for a person to be the Vice-President of India are as follows:  S/he should be a citizen of India. S/he should have completed 35 years of age. S/he should be qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha. S/he should not hold any office of profit under the Union government, state government, local authority, or other public authority. The Electoral College of the Vice President consists of both elected and nominated members of the Parliament, in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.  Article 68 of the Indian Constitution mandates the election to fill the vacancy of the post of the Vice-President caused by the expiration of the term of office of the outgoing Vice-President.  Article 324 of the Constitution vests the superintendence, direction and control of the conduct of election to the office of the Vice-President of India in the Election Commission of India.  All doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a Vice-President of India are inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court, whose decision is final. 

80.    Who has been re-appointed as MD and CEO of Paytm – Vijay Shekhar Sharma

81.    Who has been given the prestigious ‘Whitley Gold Award’ for snow leopard conservation? – Charudutt Mishra

82.    In the 12th edition of the International Boxing Association Women’s World Boxing Championships 2022, what is the position of India in the medal tally? – 4th

83.    World Bank clears how much USD loan for PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission.  $1 Billion
World Bank clears US$1 billion loan for PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission.

84.    World Brain Day (WBD) 2022 is dedicated to what theme?  Brain Health for all
The theme for this World Brain Day is “Stop Multiple Sclerosis”. World Brain Day advocates early diagnosis of this condition that can help improve the quality of life of the patient.

85.    Who has been given the World CEO Winner of the Year 2021 Award? – Kishore Kumar Yedam

86.    World Chess Day is celebrated annually on which Date globally. The day marks the date of the establishment of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in Paris in 1924. July 20
World Chess Day is celebrated annually on July 20 globally. The day marks the date of the establishment of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in Paris in 1924.

87.    ‘The New Champion Dialogues 2022: Navigating Uncertainty’ was organized by which organizations? World Economic Forum

88.    Who has been appointed as the chairman of Committee B in the 75th World Health Assembly? – Rajesh Bhushan

89.    The World Health Organization has announced to reward which Indian state for tobacco control? – Jharkhand

90.    World Population Day is observed every year on which date  to raise awareness about global population issues.  July 11
World Population Day is observed every year on July 11 to raise awareness about global population issues.

91.    With reference to World Population Prospects 2022, consider the following statements:
1. It's been published by the World Economic Forum.
2. As per the report, India would surpass China in terms of population by 2023.
3. India has achieved the Replacement Fertility Rate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 and 2 only
B 2 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
It's been published by the Population Division of the United Nations in a biennial cycle since 1951 and not by the World Economic Forum. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
The report projected that India would surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
According to the report, India’s growth rate stood at 2.3 % in 1972, which has dropped down to less than 1% now.
In this period, the number of children each Indian woman has during her lifetime has come down from about 5.4 to less than 2.1 now.
This means that India has attained the Replacement Fertility Rate, at which a population exactly replaces itself from one generation to the next. Hence statement 3 is correct.

92.    Narendra Modi's Government has recently rejected the World Press Freedom Index Findings because of the 'Questionable, Non-Transparent' Methodology. The report is published by whom?
Narendra Modi's Government has recently rejected the World Press Freedom Index Findings because of the 'Questionable, Non-Transparent' Methodology. The report is published by a non-government organisation (NGO), "Reporters Without Borders".  World Press Freedom Index was released in May 2022, saying India's ranking fell to 150th from last year's 142nd rank.  

93.    In which state World Sangeet Tansen festival has been organized?- Madhya Pradesh

94.    In which country the World Summit of Information Society 2022 has been organized? – Switzerland

95.    Name the Indian city and the state which have been named in the TIME magazine’s list of world’s 50 greatest places of 2022. Ahmedabad and Kerala
Two locations from India, namely the Indian city of Ahmedabad and the Southern state of Kerala, have been featured in TIME magazine’s list of world’s greatest places of 2022.

96.    Name the bank that was recently (in July’22) recognised as the ‘World’s Best SME Bank’ by Euromoney for the 2nd time. DBS Bank
Explanation:
DBS Bank was recognised as the ‘World’s Best SME Bank’ by Euromoney for the second time (the first time in 2018). The bank has established its position as a global industry leader in association with Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to enhance growth and development.
The DBS bank also clinched three first-time awards at Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence 2022
World’s Best ‘Financial Innovation of the year’ 2022
Asia’s Best Bank for Wealth Management 2022
Asia’s Best Bank for SME award 2022’
About DBS Bank:
The DBS Bank was formerly known as ‘’the Development Bank of Singapore Limited”. Headquarters– Singapore
CEO– Piyush Gupta

97.    The world’s first nano urea plant has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kalol in which state? – Gujarat

98.    Who has won the Mrs Universe Divine Title at the finals held at Yeosu City, South Korea? Pallavi Singh
India’s Pallavi Singh has won the Mrs Universe Divine Title at the finals held at Yeosu City, South Korea.

99.    With reference to the Youth in India 2022 Report, consider the following statements:
1. It has been released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
2. Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh are projected to see a lower elderly population than the youth by 2036.
3. It shows that the population share of the youth is starting to decline.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 and 2 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Recently, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released ‘Youth in India 2022’ Report. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
This report shows that the population share of the youth is starting to decline whereas the share of the elderly is expected to increase during 2021-2036. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Decline in Youth Population: The youth population is expected to increase initially but will start to decline in the latter half of 2011-2036 period.
Proportion of Youth and Elderly Population: Proportion of youth to the total population had increased from 26.6% in 1991 to 27.9% in 2016 and then projected to start a downward trend and to reach 22.7 % by year 2036.
On the contrary, the proportion of elderly population to the total population has increased from 6.8% in 1991 to 9.2% in 2016 and is projected to reach 14.9% in 2036.
Scenario in the States: States such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh are projected to see a higher elderly population than the youth by 2036. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh experienced a rise in proportion of youth population to total population till 2021 and then it is expected to start declining.
These two states, along with Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, are projected to have over half (52%) of the country’s youth.

100. A Zero coupon zero principal instrument is issued by which bodies? Not for Profit Organisation
Zero coupon zero principal instrument means an instrument issued by a Not for Profit Organisation (NPO) which will be registered with the social stock exchange segment of a recognised stock exchange.

 

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