Daily Current Affairs Questions
August 2022 Part
1
Why in News
1.
Ahmedabad
2. Air Health Service’
3. Air Operator Certificate (AOC)
4. Angola
5. Anna Kabale Duba
6.
Asian Games 2023
7.
Athletics Federation of India
8.
Aviation Passenger Charter’
9. Barry Sinclair
10.
Ben Stokes
11.
Best
Infrastructure Project’
12. Bhakthavatsala Commission
13.
Buck Moon
14. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
15.
China
16.
Cultural and Tourism Capital of Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation
17. Darren Sammy
18.
Denesh Ramdin
19. EaseMyTrip
20. free electricity
21. Gatishakti Sanchar’ portal
22.
Gender Gap Index
23.
Go Digit General Insurance
24. GST rate
25.
Guru
Ghasidas National Park
26. Harini Logan
27.
Henley Passport Index
28. Hockey 5-S Championship
29.
I2U2 Summit
30.
IIT
Hyderabad
31. IIT Kharagpur
32. IIT Madras
33. Incheon Strategy
34.
India Innovation Index
35. India’s first bio-brick based building
36. Indian Air Force (IAF)
37.
India's first unique blood group
38. INS Gomati
39.
INS Sindhudhvaj
40. INS Vikrant
41. International Chess Day
42. International Malala Day
43. International Moon Day
44.
Italy
45. Japan
46.
Jasprit Bumrah
47. JSW Inspire
48.
Judicial Cooperation
49.
Judicial
Service Commission of the Republic of Maldives
50. Kotak Mahindra Bank
51. Krishna Srinivasan
52. Levant
53. Marburg virus
54. Mohammed Shami
55.
most powerful passport
56. nanotechnology
57. National Fish Farmers Day
58.
National Flag Day
59. NATO summit
60. Nelson Mandela International Day
61. Nokia
62.
Nomura
63. Ola Electric
64. PARIMAN
65. Pay as you Drive’ (PAYD)
66. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
(PFRDA)
67.
Platform of Platforms (POP)
68. Royal Gold Medal
69.
Samsung
70.
Sea of Tranquility
71. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
72. Shanti Sethi
73. Shreya Singhal vs Union of India, 2015
case
74. Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM)
75. Skill Development Mission
76. Smallpox
77.
Smart City Mission
78.
Sourav Ganguly
79. South Central Railway
80. Speaker of Parliament
81. Sports Icon’ award
82. Sri Lanka
83. State Bank of India
84.
State
Energy and Climate Index
85.
Sujal’
scheme
86. Supreme Court of India
87. Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
88.
Suryakumar Yadav
89. Sustainable Development goals (SDGs)
90.
Swanirbhar Naari’
91. Systemic Risk Survey
92. Target Olympic Podium
93.
Templeton
Prize 2022’
94.
Trade Deficit
95. Transnistria
96. Twenty Fourth Amendment Act
97. Twitter
98. Uber Cup
99. Ukraine
100. Union Bank of India
1.
Which city was named on Times List of World's Greatest
Places 2022? Ahmedabad
Kerala
and Ahmedabad have been named among Time's World's Greatest Places of 2022
along with 50 other extraordinary destinations. Time's described Ahmedabad,
India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City, as a city that boasts of both ancient
landmarks and contemporary innovations that make it a mecca for cultural
tourism including the serene Gandhi Ashram on the banks of the Sabarmati River
and Navratri, the vibrant nine-day celebration.
2. Which has become the first state to start ‘Air Health Service’ in rural areas? – Odisha
3. What is the name of the newest airline of India,
which has received the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the aviation regulator DCGA? Akasa Air
Billionaire investor Rakesh Juhunjhunwala-owned, Akasa Air has been cleared for
take-off.
4. Which country’s former President Jose Eduardo dos Santos has passed away
recently – Angola
5. Which country’s nurse Anna Kabale Duba has become the world’s best nurse – Kenya
6.
Which country will host Asian Games in 2023? China
The
postponed 19th edition of Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou, China from
September 23- October 8, 2023. This was announced by the Olympic Council of
Asia (OCA) on July 19, 2022. The Asian Games were originally scheduled to be
hosted by Hangzhou from September 10-25, 2022. They were postponed by the OCA
Executive Board (EB) on May 6, 2022.
7.
Which company has partnered
with Athletics Federation of India to enable the holistic growth of athletics in India? Reliance Industries Limited
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and the Athletics Federation of India (AFI)
have entered into a long-term partnership to enable the holistic growth of
athletics in India.
8.
Which country has launched an
‘Aviation Passenger Charter’ to help passengers know their rights? UK
British government launched ‘Aviation Passenger Charter’ to help passengers
know their rights.
9. Which Former New Zealand cricket captain and batter
died at the age of 85. Barry Sinclair
Former New Zealand cricket captain and batter Barry Sinclair died at the age of
85. The former skipper was the third Kiwi batter after Bert Sutcliffe and John
R Reid.
10.
Which English cricketer has announced his
retirement from ODI Cricket? Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes, England all-rounder, announced his retirement from ODI cricket on
July 18, 2022. The 31-year-old took to social media to make the shocking
announcement. He said that the first ODI between England and South Africa in
Durham will be his last match in the format. Ben Stokes was recently named captain
of England's Test team. He said in his note that he will give everything he has
to Test cricket and T20 format.
11.
Which
Indian infrastructure has recently been awarded the ‘Best Infrastructure Project’ award? – Atal Tunnel
12. Which Bhakthavatsala Commission
has recently recommended a 33% quota for OBCs in ULB polls in Karnataka?
Bhakthavatsala Commission has recommended a 33% quota for OBCs (including
minorities) in Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections. The commission said that the
aggregate of reservation of seats in favour of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled
Tribes, and OBCs should not exceed 50% of the total seats. The commission further recommended bringing
all ULB election wings under the control of the Department of Personnel and
Administrative Reforms. The commission also recommended reservations for the
post of Mayor and Deputy Mayor in BBMP for persons belonging to OBCs.
13.
What is the name of the Supermoon that was visible on
July 13? Buck Moon
Buck
Moon or Super Full Moon lit up the sky across the world on July, 2022. The Buck
Supermoon on July 13 was the brightest moon of the year due to its closeness to
Earth. The Super Full Moon is known as buck moon as it is named after antlers
that form on a buck's forehead around this time of the year. The last supermoon,
known as the Strawberry moon, was seen on June 14th.
14. Which country recently (in July’22) became the 68th
Country to Join Interpol’s Child Sexual Exploitation Database? India
Explanation:
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), India’s nodal agency for Interpol matters joins
International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol’s) international child
sexual exploitation (ICSE) database and becomes the 68th country to join.
i. The ICSE database uses video & image comparison software to analyse
child sexual abuses and make connections between victims, abusers and places.
About International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol):
Secretary-General – Jürgen Stock
Establishment – 1923
Headquarters – Lyon, France
Members – 195 countries
15.
Which country has planned to
launch a new space-based solar observatory to study the relationship between
the solar magnetic field, solar flares and coronal mass ejections? China
China has planned to launch a new space-based solar observatory to study the
relationship between the solar magnetic field, solar flares and coronal mass
ejections (CMEs).
16.
Which Indian city will be the first Cultural and Tourism Capital of Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation?
Varanasi
Varanasi
will be the first “Cultural and Tourism Capital” of the Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation. This was announced by SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming on July
15, 2022. The SCO Secretary-General announced that each year, a city of the
cultural heritage of a member country will take over the rotating Presidency of
the organisation to highlight its prominence.
17. Which cricketer has recently been honored with Sitara-e-Pakistan Award?
– Darren Sammy
18.
Which Former West Indies
skipper announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate
effect. Denesh Ramdin
Former West Indies skipper Denesh Ramdin announced his retirement from
international cricket with immediate effect. He played his last match for West
Indies in a T20I in December 2019.
19. Which bank recently (in July’22) launched a
co-branded credit card along with EaseMyTrip? Standard Chartered Bank
Explanation:
Standard Chartered Bank launched a co-branded credit card namely ‘EaseMyTrip Standard
Chartered Credit Card’ with online travel platform EaseMyTrip.
i. The credit card will provide a flat 20% instant discount on domestic and
international hotel bookings with EaseMyTrip of up to Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000
respectively with no minimum booking amount.
About Standard Chartered Bank
Group Chief Executive – Bill Winters
Headquarters – London, United Kingdom
CEO of Standard Chartered Bank India – Zarin Daruwala
20. Which state government has recently decided to provide free
electricity to small, medium coffee planters having pump
sets up to 10 horsepower?
Karnataka government has recently decided to provide free electricity to small
and medium coffee planters having pump sets up to 10 horsepower. The scheme
will come into effect from July 1, 2022. According to the state government
order, planters had to pay the electricity bill first, which would later be
credited to their bank accounts through the direct benefit transfer (DBT)
scheme.
21. Which department has launched ‘Gatishakti Sanchar’
portal for the right of centralized route? –
Department of Telecommunications
22.
Which country has topped the Gender Gap Index 2022 released by WEF? Iceland
Iceland has retained its position as the world’s most gender-equal country,
among 146 nations on the index.
23.
Which General Insurance
company has launched ‘Pay as you Drive’ an add-on feature for motor insurance
Own Damage policies? Go Digit General Insurance
Go Digit General Insurance is the first insurer to offer a ‘pay as you drive’
(PAYD) add-on feature for motor insurance own damage (OD) policies.
24. What percentage of GST rate has been kept by the Ministry of Finance for the sale of Indian
National Flag – zero percent
25.
Which
has been proposed by the National Tiger Conservation Authority to make India’s
53rd Tiger Reserve – Guru Ghasidas National Park
of Chhattisgarh
26. Which Indian American woman has recently won the 2022 Scripps National
Spelling Bee? – Harini Logan
27.
What was India's rank on Henley Passport Index 2022? 87
India
has been ranked 87th in the Henley Passport Index 2022 with visa free access to
60 countries. This means that Indian Passport holders can visit 60 countries
across the world without the requirement of visa. The Indian passport's value
has though slipped from 85th position to 87th in the index. Japan has the
world's most powerful passport with visa free access to 193 nations, followed
by Singapore and South Korea, whose passports will give the holders visa
free access to 192 nations, as per the Index.
28. Which country has recently won the title of Hockey 5-S Championship? – India
29.
When will the first leader's I2U2 Summit be held? July 14th
The first Leaders' Summit of I2U2 will be held virtually on July 14,
2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Israel PM Yair Lapid, UAE
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Joseph R. Biden. The summit aims
to encourage joint investments in six mutually identified areas such as energy,
water, transportation, space, health and food security.
30.
Which
IIT institute has set up India’s first bio-brick based building – IIT Hyderabad
31. Which IIT developed new fast charging sodium ion
battery – IIT Kharagpur
32. Which IIT institute has recently developed a robot to clean septic
tanks? – IIT Madras
33. The UNESCAP Incheon Strategy is related to which of the following?
A Inclusion and empowerment of persons
with disabilities.
B Resource mobilization in countries
in special situations.
C Localizing the 2030 Agenda in Asian
& Pacific cities.
D Improving Asia-Pacific’s readiness
to produce and deliver vaccines.
Explanation
Governments of the ESCAP region
gathered in Incheon, Republic of Korea, from 29 October to 2 November 2012
to chart the course of the new Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with
Disabilities for the period 2013 to 2022.
The Meeting marked the conclusion of the second Asian and Pacific Decade of
Disabled Persons, 2003–2012, and launched the new Decade.
The Governments adopted the Ministerial Declaration on the Asian and Pacific
Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2013–2022, and the Incheon Strategy to
“Make the Right Real” for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific.
The Incheon goals also promote participation in political processes and in
decision making.
It was prepared under the aegis of the United Nations Economic and Social
Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) which identifies 10 goals for
Asia-Pacific countries to ensure the inclusion and the empowerment of persons
with disabilities and conformity with the Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
India is a party to the Incheon strategy.
Hence, option A is correct.
34.
Which city/ UT has topped the India Innovation Index 2022 among UT and
city states? Chandigarh
Chandigarh
has topped among the UT and city states in the NITI Aayog's India Innovation
Index 2022.The index ranks states and union territories on their innovation
performance to encourage healthy competition between them. While Chandigarh was
ranked first, Delhi was ranked second and Andaman and Nicobar Islands was
ranked third in the index.
35. Which IIT institute has set up India’s first bio-brick
based building – IIT Hyderabad
36. Which bank recently (in July’22) signed an MoU with
the Indian Air Force (IAF) to manage the salary accounts of the defence
personnel? Axis Bank
Explanation:
Private sector lender Axis Bank signed an MoU with the Indian Air Force (IAF)
to manage salary accounts of the defense personnel under its ‘Power Salute’
initiative.
i. Under the MoU, the bank will offer benefits to all ranks of Indian Air Force
personnel including the veterans, cadets/recruits It includes a personal
accident cover of up to Rs 56 lakh, total permanent disability cover benefit of
Rs 46 lakh, air accident covers of Rs 1 crore among others.
ii. There will be no processing fee to open the account, while as many as 12
EMI waivers will be given on home loans and it will also offer additional zero
balance accounts for 3 family members with no charges.
37.
What is the name of India's first unique blood group? EMM Negative
India's first unique blood group, EMM Negative, has been detected in a
65-year-old man in Gujarat. EMM Negative Blood Group is the world's rarest
blood group. The Gujarat man is the world's tenth person with the world's most
rare blood type. The man, who suffers from a heart disease, was found to have
the world's rarest blood group when he went for a heart surgery.
38. Which Indian Naval Ship was decommissioned at the
Naval Dockyard under the command of Captain Sudip Malik in May 2022? INS Gomati
INS Gomati was decommissioned at the Naval Dockyard under the command of
Captain Sudip Malik.
39.
What is the name of the submarine which was
recently decommissioned from the Indian Navy?
INS
Sindhudhvaj
INS Sindhudhvaj was decommissioned by the Indian Navy at a ceremony on July 16,
2022, after serving for 35 years. The naval ship was the flag-bearer of
indigenization and the Indian Navy's efforts to achieve 'Atmanirbharta' in
Defence Sector. The ship undertook operationalisation of the indigenised sonar
USHUS and indigenised satellite communication systems Rukmani.It also had an
indigenised torpedo fire control system and inertial navigation system.
40. The second sea trials of India’s first indigenous
aircraft carrier (IAC) began, ahead of her anticipated induction into the
Indian Navy in August next year. What is the name of the first indigenous
aircraft carrier? INS Vikrant
The second sea trials of India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC)
Vikrant began, ahead of her anticipated induction into the Indian Navy in August
next year.
41. Which day is observed as International Chess Day? – 20th July
42. When was International
Malala Day 2022
celebrated across the globe? 12th July
2022
Explanation:
The International Malala Day 2022 was celebrated on 12th July 2022 on the
occasion of young activist Malala Yousafzai’s birthday.
i. The day is marked to honor the young women who have been advocating for
female education.
ii. She became the world’s youngest Nobel Prize laureate at the age of 17 years
in 2014 and She is the second Pakistani to receive a Nobel Prize after 1979
Physics laureate Abdus Salam and the first Pashtun to ever receive a Nobel
Prize.
iii. Books: “I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by
the Taliban’’ an autobiography of Malala,co-written with Christina Lamb was
launched in 2013.
43. When was 1st ever International Moon Day 2022
observed across the globe by the United Nations (UN) with the theme of ‘Lunar
Exploration Coordination & Sustainability’?
20 July 2022
Explanation:
United Nations(UN) designated 1st International Moon Day 2022 celebrated on 20
July 2022 to commemorate the anniversary of the first landing of the lunar
surface by humans on July 20, 1969, with the United States’ Apollo 11 mission.
The Theme for International Moon Day 2022- ‘Lunar Exploration Coordination
& Sustainability’.
Apollo 11 moon landing:
i. On 20 July 1969, American astronauts, Commander Neil Armstrong and lunar
module pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo 11 Lunar Module (LM) “Eagle” and
conducted the moonwalk. They became the first humans to ever step foot on the
lunar surface.
44.
Which country will face early elections after the
President dissolved both the chambers of the Parliament? Italy
Italian
President Sergio Mattarella dissolved the two Chambers of Parliament on July
222, calling for early elections in the country. The President made the
announcement during an address to the country after accepting the resignation
of Prime Minister Mario Draghi. The Italian Prime Minister had confirmed his
desire to resign after major coalition partners abstained from voting in a
confidence vote, which his government won by a very thin majority.
45. Which country has recently participated in the NATO summit for the first
time? – Japan
46.
Which Indian bowler has been ranked at the top in the ICC
ODI Bowler Rankings 2022? Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit
Bumrah has regained number one ranking in ICC ODI Bowler Rankings 2022, while
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retained their 3rd and 4th ranking respectively in
ICC ODI Batting Rankings 2022. The next ranked bowler in ICC ODI Bowling
Rankings 2022 is Yuzvendra Chahal, who has slipped two places to the 20th
position, followed by Mohammad Shami, who has jumped four places to the 23rd
position.
47. Which company will be the
‘Sports Performance and Lifestyle Partner’ of the Indian Olympic Association
(IOA) for the upcoming Commonwealth, Asian and Olympic Games? – JSW Inspire
48.
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of an
MoU in the field of Judicial Cooperation with which country? Maldives
The
Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 20, 2022
approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and
Judicial Service Commission of the Maldives in the field of Judicial
Cooperation. This is the eighth MoU that has been signed between India and
other countries in the field of Judicial Cooperation. The agreement will
provide a platform to tap benefits of Information Technology for court digitization.
It can also be a potential growth area for the IT companies and start-ups of
both the countries.
49.
The
Union Cabinet has recently approved the signing of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) in the Judicial Cooperation between India and the Judicial
Service Commission of which country?
The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in the Judicial Cooperation between India and the Judicial Service Commission of the Republic of Maldives
on July 20, 2022. The MoU will act as a
platform to tap the benefits of Information Technology (IT) for court
digitization. This can be a potential growth area for the IT companies and
start-ups in both countries. Cooperation in law and justice will further
strengthen the good relations between the two countries. It will enable the
exchange of knowledge and technology in judicial and other legal areas between
the two countries but will also further the objectives of the “Neighbourhood
First” policy.
50. Which bank recently (in July ’22) became the 1st
private sector bank to integrate with the new e-filing portal of the Income Tax
department? Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank has become the 1st private sector bank to be fully
integrated with the new e-filing portal of the Income Tax department after the
completion of its technical integration with the new e-filing portal.
i. Customers, both Individual and corporate can pay direct taxes through the
portal’s e-pay tax tab using Kotak net banking.
51. Which Indian has been appointed as the head of the Asia-Pacific
Department of the International Monetary Fund recently? – Krishna
Srinivasan
52. The term “Levant” often heard in the news roughly corresponds to
which of the following regions?
Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores
Region along North African shores stretching from Egypt to Morocco
Region along Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa
The entire coastal areas of Mediterranean Sea
Levant, (from the French lever, “to rise,” as in sunrise, meaning the east),
historically, the region along the eastern Mediterranean shores, roughly
corresponding to modern-day Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and certain
adjacent areas.
53. Two suspected cases of Marburg virus have
been reported by which West African country?
Ghana
The World Health Organisation
confirmed on July 7, 2022 that Ghana has reported two suspected cases of deadly
Marburg Virus. Marburg is a highly infectious viral hemorrhagic fever, which
belongs to the same family as the Ebola virus disease. Both the patients, now deceased,
tested positive for Marburg as per the preliminary analysis of their samples.
If confirmed these would the first such infections recorded in the Western
African country.
54. Which Indian cricketer has become the fastest Indian
to take 150 wickets in One Day International (ODI) in July 2022? –
Mohammed Shami
55.
Which country has the most powerful passport in the world, as per
Henley Passport Index 2022? Japan
Japan
has the most powerful passport in the world as per Henley Passport Index 2022
from Henley & Partners. The Japanese passport allows hassle-free entry to
193 countries, one more than Singapore and South Korea's passport. India's
passport is ranked 87th with visa-free access to 60 nations, while China is
placed 69th with access to 80 countries and Russia is ranked at 50th place with
access to 199 nations. Afghanistan is ranked at the bottom of the index with
access to just 27 countries.
56. Which has recently unveiled a patented nanotechnology-based intra-nasal platform of medicine for brain-related disorders?
Synergia Biosciences, a Bengaluru-based company, unveiled a patented
nanotechnology-based intra-nasal platform of medicine for brain-related
disorders on July 21, 2022. The nanoemulsion platform is best suited to treat
various brain-related disorders like headaches, migraines, schizophrenia,
dementia, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s and depression. Making the drug reach the
target area is one of the biggest challenges in drugs treating brain-related
disorders. The intra-nasal route bypasses the first pass metabolism and
increases the bioavailability of the drug by rapid absorption (less than 5
minutes). Synergia has stabilised the
nanoemulsion for two antipsychotic drugs, one antiemetic drug and an analgesic
drug. The platform can be tweaked to carry vaccines and insulin. The technology
is non-invasive, mainly cost-effective, and an affordable way to treat multiple
diseases. This strategic technology will help India treat multiple diseases at
an affordable cost. The company has
acquired patents for the technology in the United States of America, the
European Union, India, and Japan.
57. When is the National
Fish Farmers Day
observed in India? July
10
National Fish Farmers Day is celebrated on 10th July every year to demonstrate
solidarity with all fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders
throughout the Country.
58.
When is National Flag Day observed in India? July 22nd
India celebrates National Flag Day on July 22nd to commemorate
adoption of the Indian tricolour. The Constituent Assembly had adopted the
Tricolor in its present form on July 22, 1947. The Indian national flag was
hoisted for the first time in Independent India by first Prime Minister
Jawaharlal Nehru at Red Fort on August 16, 1947. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
has urged people to join the Har Ghar Tiranga movement and hoist the tricolour
at their homes between August 13 and August 15.
59. Which country has recently announced to participate in NATO summit for the first time? – Japan
60. When was Nelson
Mandela International Day 2022
observed across the globe by the United Nations (UN) with the theme of “Do what
you can, with what you have, where you are”? 18th July 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN’s) Nelson Mandela International Day 2022, also known as
Mandela Day, was observed across the globe on 18th July 2022 with the theme of
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are” to recognise Nelson
Mandela’s immense contribution towards justice, peace and his long years of
struggle for justice against apartheid.
i. The day also marks the 104th birth anniversary of Rolihlahla Nelson Mandela
who was first black president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
ii. The first UN’s Nelson Mandela International Day was observed on 18th July
2010.
Awards:
He jointly received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 with Frederik Willem de Klerk
for peacefully bringing down the Apartheid system and establishing the
groundwork for democracy.
Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, was presented to him in 1990.
61. Which institute recently (in July’22) partnered
with Nokia to
set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) to facilitate research in the areas of
networked robotics? IISc
Bengaluru
Explanation:
Nokia has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru,
Karnataka to set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in order to facilitate
research in the areas of networked robotics at IISc Bengaluru.
i. The research lab will promote interdisciplinary research involving robotics
and advanced communication technologies in 5G and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
It will also develop use cases across industrial automation, agriculture and
disaster management.
62.
What is the projected GDP
growth rate of Indian economy in 2023, as per Nomura? 4.7%
Nomura has cut its 2023 forecast for economic growth in India, as measured by
the gross domestic product (GDP), to 4.7 per cent.
63. Which company has introduced India’s first
indigenously developed Lithium-lon cell “NMC 2170”? – Ola Electric
64. What is the name of the Geo-Portal for NCR
which was launched by the National Capital Region Planning Board
(NCRPB) and Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs and recently
has been made open to the pubic? PARIMAN
65. Which Insurance company recently (in July’22)
launched ‘Pay as you Drive’ (PAYD), an add-on feature for motor insurance Own Damage
(OD) policies? Go
Digit General Insurance
Explanation:
Go Digit General Insurance Limited launched ‘Pay as you Drive’ (PAYD), an add-on
feature for motor insurance Own Damage (OD) policies.
i. It became India’s first insurance company to introduce the add-on for its
customers.
ii. The approval was given by the Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority of India (IRDAI) to introduce such tech-enabled concepts in motor OD
policies.
66. Which bank recently (in July’22) launched a digital
platform for opening National Pension System (NPS) accounts using mobile phones
along with Pension Fund Regulatory and
Development Authority (PFRDA)? Bank of India
Explanation:
Bank of India (BoI) and Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
(PFRDA) in association with k-fintech launched a digital platform which allows
customers to open National Pension System (NPS) accounts using mobile phones.
i. PFRDA chairman Supratim Bandhyopadhyay inaugurated the digital platform in
the presence of Atanu Kumar Das, MD & CEO of BOI and Swarup Dasgupta,
executive director, BOI.
ii. The NPS account can be opened by scanning the QR code that takes to the
website, where customers can fill in the aadhaar number to fetch pictures and
other details from DigiLocker.
iii. K-fintech provides Software as a Service (SaaS) based end-to-end
transaction management, channel management and compliance solutions.
67.
Union Agriculture Minister
Narendra Singh Tomar has launched the Platform
of Platforms (POP) under what?. e-Nam
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has launched the Platform of
Platforms (POP) under the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM).
68. Which Indian architect has been awarded the Royal Gold Medal 2022? – Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi
69.
Which tech company has
developed a new graphics dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chip with a faster
speed and improved power efficiency? Samsung
Samsung has developed a new graphics dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chip
with a faster speed and improved power efficiency.
70.
When did Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin touch
down the lunar surface, becoming first-ever humans to land on the Moon? July 20th
The
International Moon Day is popular observed on July 20 to commemorate the
historic day when Neil Armstrong and Edwin Buzz Aldrin became the first-ever
humans to land on the Moon. The historic landing took place on July 20, 1969.
They had touched down in the Sea of Tranquility. Apollo 11 had launched from Cape Kennedy on
July 16, 1969 and began its descent four long days later.
71. Which countries are likely to become the new
members of Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO)? Iran
and Belarus
72. Which Indian American has been appointed as Defense Advisor to US Vice
President Kamala Harris recently? – Shanti Sethi
73. Which of the following is correct
regarding Shreya Singhal vs Union of India,
2015 case?
A It led to the introduction of
Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code)
Rules, 2021.
B The Supreme Court after this case
struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 as a violation
of free speech.
C After this case, legal recognition
was given to the transactions through electronic communication, also known as
e-commerce.
D None of the above.
Explanation
The Information Technology (IT) Act,
2000 provides for legal recognition for transactions through electronic
communication, also known as e-commerce. The Act also penalizes various forms
of cybercrime.
Section 66A of the IT Act empowered police to make arrests over what policemen,
in terms of their subjective discretion, could construe as “offensive” or
“menacing” or for the purposes of causing annoyance, inconvenience, etc.
It prescribed the punishment for sending messages through a computer or any
other communication device like a mobile phone or a tablet, and a conviction
could fetch a maximum of three years in jail.
The Supreme Court struck down this provision as unconstitutional and a
violation of free speech in 2015 in the Shreya Singhal Case.
Hence, option B is correct.
74. Which state secured the 1st position in the delta
ranking of the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) in the month of
June 2022? Jharkhand
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Rural Development has released the delta ranking of
Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM), in which Jharkhand secured the
first position in the delta ranking with a composite score of 76.19 in the
month of June 2022.
i. Jharkhand has secured eighth place in overall ranking and improved its score
by 1.93 compared to May 2022, which is the highest improvement among the 34
states and union territories.
ii. Jharkhand ranks first across India in the Delta ranking followed by
Puducherry and Assam.
75. Which state’s Skill
Development Mission
recently (in July’22) signed a pact with Flipkart to Launch a Skill Training
Initiative for the E-commerce Logistics Sector? Bihar
Explanation:
Flipkart inked a pact with the Bihar State Skill Development Mission (BSDM) to
launch the initiatives of the Supply Chain Operations Academy (SCOA) in Bihar.
i. The pact will provide support to bridge the skill gap and create job
opportunities in the expanding supply chain industry in the country.
ii. Flipkart expanded its Supply Chain Operations Academy (SCOA) to accelerate
skill building in Bihar for the e-commerce logistics sector. SCOA was launched
in October 2021.
iii. It provides 15 days of digital classroom training and 45 days (Total 60
days) of on-the-job apprenticeship at Flipkart supply chain facilities, the
qualified candidates will be paid a stipend of Rs 17,500.
76. Which was the first state in India to
eliminate mortality from smallpox and Polio?
A Karnataka
B Kerala
C Gujarat
D Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The state of Tamil Nadu is
ahead of most other States in terms of socio-economic development due to its
high priority given to health and education.
Among British India’s presidencies, Madras alone retained the legacy of the
Public Health Act — the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
(DPHPM) continues since 1930 — unique among Indian States.
Tamil Nadu was the first to eliminate smallpox, guinea worm, polio and
measles mortality and the first to document Japanese encephalitis, dengue
virus types 1 to 4, HIV and hepatitis B infections, in India. North Arcot
District had a District Level Disease Surveillance model that pioneered pulse
polio immunisation. Its monthly health information bulletin (called NADHI),
widely appreciated globally.
Hence, option D is correct.
77.
Which state ranked first in
the utilisation of funds under the government’s flagship Smart City Mission? Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu tops the list of states so far as utilisation of funds under the
government’s flagship Smart City Mission is concerned.
78.
Which Indian captain has been
felicitated by the British Parliament? Sourav Ganguly
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly as the former India captain has felicitated by
the British Parliament.
79. Which railway has started ‘One Station, One Product’ campaign at the
main stations of its six divisions? – South Central Railway
80. Which of the following is correct
regarding the Speaker of Parliament?
A Article 95 of the Constitution
provides for the election of both the Speaker and the Dputy Speaker.
B The institutions of Speaker
originated in India under the provisions of the Government of India Act 1935.
C S/He is not the constitutional head
of the House.
D In matters regarding interpretation
of the provisions of the Constitution of India, the rulings of the Speaker are
binding in nature within the House.
Explanation
The Office of the Speaker in India is
a living and dynamic institution which deals with the actual needs and problems
of Parliament in the performance of its functions.
Article 93 of the Constitution provides for the election of both the
Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.
The Speaker is the constitutional and ceremonial head of the House.
Each House of Parliament has its own presiding officer. There is a Speaker and
a Deputy Speaker for the Lok Sabha and a Chairman and a Deputy Chairman for the
Rajya Sabha.
History:
The institutions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker originated in India in
1921 under the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1919
(Montague-Chelmsford Reforms).
The Government of India Act of 1935 changed the nomenclatures of President and
Deputy President to the Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively.
Role and Powers of Speaker:
He/She is the final interpreter of the provisions of the Constitution of
India, the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of Lok Sabha and the
parliamentary precedents, within the House.
In matters regarding interpretation of these provisions, he/she often
gives rulings which are respected by members and are binding in nature.
He/She presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses of
Parliament.
Such a sitting is summoned by the President to settle a deadlock between
the two Houses on a bill.
Hence, option D is correct.
81. Which Indian cricketer has been honored with the ‘Sports Icon’
award by the Maldivian government? – Suresh Raina
82. Which nation's presidential palace was stormed by
protestors on July 10th? Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan Prime Minister
Ranil Wickremesinghe announced his resignation as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
on July 9, 2022 amid massive protests. Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
is also expected to resign on July 13th. He reportedly fled the presidential
palace in Colombo after protestors stormed the premises on July 10th. Viral
videos show protestors breaking inside the presidential palace, vandalising the
place and taking a dip in the pool.
83. Which bank recently (in July’22) signed an MoU with
the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) to offer collateral-free loans to
start-ups in Karnataka? State Bank of India
Explanation:
The Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) has signed an MoU with State Bank
of India (SBI) to support the start-up ecosystem of Karnataka.
i. The MoU will further allow SBI and KDEM to participate in cluster funds
under Karnataka Information Technology Venture Capital Fund (KITVEN), which has
focused on long term investment in seed or rapid growth opportunities within
Karnataka.
ii. As per the MoU, SBI will utilise the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro
and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) scheme to provide loan up to Rs.2 crore loan
without collateral recognised under KDEM’s Elevate programme, that support
around 1000 start-ups.
84.
Which
state has been ranked first in the State Energy and
Climate Index by NITI Aayog recently? – Gujarat
85.
Which
state government has recently launched ‘Sujal’
scheme related to Drinking Water connection? – Haryana
86. Which of the following is correct
regarding the jurisdiction of Supreme Court
of India?
A Article 131 empowers the SC with
‘exclusive original jurisdiction’ to resolve disputes between the Centre and
the state/s.
B The original jurisdiction of the
Supreme Court does not extend to a dispute arising out of any pre-Constitution
treaty.
C The Supreme Court is empowered to
issue writs, and in this regard, an aggrieved citizen can go directly to the
Supreme Court, not necessarily by way of appeal.
D All are correct.
Explanation
Jurisdiction
of the Supreme Court
Original
Jurisdiction:
The SC has the
exclusive original jurisdiction under Article 131 of the Constitution, as a
Federal court, the Supreme Court decides disputes between different units of
the Indian Federation. More elaborately, any dispute between:
the Centre and one or more states, or
the Centre and any state or states on one side and one or more states on the
other, or
between two or more states.
However, this jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not extend to the
following:
A dispute arising out of any pre-Constitution treaty, agreement, covenant,
engagement, sanad or another similar instrument.
A dispute arising out of any treaty, agreement, etc., which specifically
provides that the said jurisdiction does not extend to such a dispute.
Inter-state water disputes.
Matters referred to the Finance Commission.
Writ Jurisdiction:
Under Article 32 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court is empowered
to issue writs, including habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition,
quo-warranto and certiorari for the enforcement of the fundamental rights of an
aggrieved citizen.
In this regard, the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in the sense that
an aggrieved citizen can go directly to the Supreme Court, not necessarily
by way of appeal.
However, the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is not exclusive. The
High Courts are also empowered to issue writs for the enforcement of
Fundamental Rights.
All the three statements given above are correct, Hence, option D is
correct.
87. Which country’s government has posthumously honored
former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum? – japan government
88.
Which Indian batsman has reached his career-best ranking
of 5th position on ICC T20 Batting Rankings 2022? Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar
Yadav has jumped to his career-best 5th rank on ICC T20 Batting Rankings. He is
the only Indian in the top 10 of ICC T20 Batting Rankings 2022. The only other
player in the top 10 of ICC T20 Rankings is Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is ranked at
the 8th spot in the ICC T20 Bowler Rankings 2022.
89. Which of the following Sustainable Development goals (SDGs) is related to Health?
A) SDG 3
B) SDG 4
C) SDG 11
D) SDG 12
Answer: (A)
Explanation: SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote
well-being for all at all ages.
90.
Which state government has
launched a scheme named ‘Swanirbhar Naari’, to empower indigenous weavers? Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched ‘Swanirbhar Naari’, a
scheme to empower indigenous weavers in Assam’s Guwahati.
91. Which organisation released the 22nd round of Systemic Risk Survey (SRS)
that highlights the demand for credit is expected to see marginal to
considerable improvement in the next 3 months?
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 22nd round of Systemic Risk
Survey (SRS), which was conducted in May 2022 demand for credit, is expected to
see marginal to considerable improvement in the next three months.
i. Demand for credit is expected to ‘increase marginally’ according to 67.4% of
the respondents and ‘increase considerably’ as per 4.3% of the respondents.
ii. On the other hand, the demand for credit is expected to ‘decrease
marginally’ and ‘remain unchanged’ according to 17.4% and 10.9% of the
respondents, respectively.
92. Which of the following is not a high
priority category game under the Target
Olympic Podium Game?
A Badminton
B Hockey
C Tennis
D Swimming
Explanation
Target Olympic
Podium (TOP) Scheme was
formulated in 2014 under overall ambit of National Sports Development Fund
(NSDF) with the aim to identify, groom and prepare potential medal
prospects for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
High priority category has been created to put focus on those sports
disciplines played in the Olympics in which India has won medals in the last
conducted Asian Games as well as Commonwealth Games or in which India has a
good chance of winning medals.
Presently, nine sports disciplines have been categorized under the High
priority category:
Athletics,
Badminton
Hockey
Shooting
Tennis
Weightlifting
Wrestling
Archery
Boxing
Hence, Option D is correct.
93.
Which
physicist has been given the ‘Templeton Prize 2022’
recently? – Frank Wilczek
94.
Trade Deficit has surged to what record in the
month of June. USD 26.1 Billion
According to Ministry of Commerce & Industry data, India’s merchandise
trade deficit rose to $26.1 billion in June 2022, in comparison to $9.6 billion
in June 2021.
95. Transnistria was In the news. Is it a region related to the conflict between which
of the two countries?
A Ethiopia – Eritrea
B Russia – Ukraine
C Poland – Belarus
D Ethiopia – Sudan
Explanation
In May 2022, as the Russia-Ukraine
War completed about two months, Transnistria, the tiny breakaway
region of Moldova, risks being dragged into the conflict.
Transnistria is a de facto state lying between Moldova to its
west and Ukraine towards its east.
Transnistria is described as a “remnant of the Soviet Union”,
Transnistria declared independence like Moldova did soon after the break-up of
the Soviet Union.
When Moldovan troops attempted to take over the territory in 1990-1992,
Transnistria was able to resist them because of Russian soldiers based in
Transnistria. Since then, it has remained free of Moldovan control.
However, most countries continue to see Transnistria as part of Moldova. It
is not recognized as independent even by Russia.
Hence, option B is correct.
96. Which of the following amendments was
not made to the Indian Constitution through the Twenty Fourth Amendment Act, 1971?
A It affirmed the power of Parliament
to amend any part of the Constitution including fundamental rights.
B It made compulsory for the President
to give his assent to a Constitutional Amendment Bill.
C It provided that any law made to
give effect to the DPSP (Article 39) cannot be challenged on the ground of
violation of the rights guaranteed by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
D None of the above
Explanation
Twenty Fourth
Amendment Act, 1971
Twenty Fourth
Constitutional Amendment Act was brought in response to the Golaknath ruling
(1967) of the Supreme Court which held that the Parliament does not have the
power to take away any fundamental rights through amendment to the
Constitution.
Amendments:
Affirmed the power of Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
including fundamental rights by amending Article 13 and 368.
Made it compulsory for the President to give his assent to a
Constitutional Amendment Bill.
Twenty-Fifth Amendment Act, 1971
Amendments:
Curtailed the fundamental right to property.
Provided that any law made to give effect to the Directive Principles
contained in Article 39 (b) or (c) cannot be challenged on the ground of
violation of the rights guaranteed by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
Hence, option C is correct.
97. Twitter has
hired top law firm to charge legal action against Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon
Musk on his decision to terminate the how much takeover deal. $44 billion
Twitter has hired top law firm to charge legal action against Tesla and SpaceX
CEO Elon Musk on his decision to terminate the $44 billion takeover deal.
98. Which country has recently won the Uber Cup 2022 by defeating China? – South Korea
99. Which of the following country do/does
not share border with Ukraine?
1. Bulgaria
2. Romania
3. Lithuania
Choose the
correct option:
a) 1 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only
Answer: (D)
Explanation:
100. Which bank recently (in July ’22) became India’s
1st bank to launch ‘Uni-verse’, the bank’s Metaverse Virtual Lounge? Union Bank of India
Explanation:
Union Bank of India (UBI), one of India’s leading Public Sector Banks (PSBs),
announced the launch of ‘Uni-verse’, the bank’s Metaverse Virtual Lounge, and
the Open Banking Sandbox Environment at an event in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. By launching ‘Uni-verse’, UBI has become the first Indian bank to open a
virtual shop for publicity.
ii. Uni-verse will provide a unique experience of banking to the customers.
Similar to a real-world scenario, customers can explore the lounge and obtain
information on the bank’s deposit, loan, government welfare schemes, digital
initiatives, etc.
iii. The Metaverse Virtual Lounge initiative is a collaboration with Tech
Mahindra, which offers creative and customer-centric digital experiences.
iv. UBI will collaborate with FinTechs (financial technology firms) and
Start-Up partners through the Open Banking Sandbox environment to develop and
introduce cutting-edge banking products.
Compiler
PrabhuNath Singh (PNS)
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