Monday, 1 August 2022

Daily Current Affairs Questions August 2022 Part 1

 

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

Daily Current Affairs One Liner August 2022 Part 1

 

Daily Current Affairs One Liner

August 2022 Part 1

Important Facts

 

*   ‘Chabahar Day’ observed to promote Chabahar – Link to INSTC - Connecting Central Asian Markets

*   39th Meeting of the Central Zoo Authority held

*   5G Telecom Services to be rolled out in the country from October this year, says Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

*   BCCI announces Team India's squad for upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe, beginning 18th of August in Harare.

*   Bindyarani, TOPS athlete and SAI NCOE trainee shines at maiden CWG

*   Direct flight between Delhi and Deoghar in Jharkhand flagged-off.

*   Enforcement Directorate detains Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut in Patra Chawl case. 

*   Grievance redressal timeline reduced from 45 days to 30 days

*   Home Minister Amit Shah says, States must work in tandem with Centre to fight drug menace.

*   In Commonwealth Games, Jeremy Lalrinnunga wins Gold medal in men's 67 kg weightlifting; President, Vice President and Prime Minister congratulate Jeremy.

*   In CWG Cricket, Indian women thrash Pakistan by 8 wickets. 

*   In his Mann Ki Baat programme, Prime Minister expresses happiness on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav becoming a mass movement; calls upon people to take part in Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.

*   Incessant rain for last two days continue to disrupt normal life in most parts of Uttarakhand.

*   India to work towards unlocking trade potential with Central Asia through Chabahar Port: Union Shipping Minister

*   Jeremy clinches India's second gold medal for weightlifting at Commonwealth Games 2022 after India's first Gold was win by weightlifter Mirabai Chanu

*   JOINT EXERCISE “EX VINBAX 2022” WITH VIETNAM PEOPLE’S ARMY TO COMMENCE AT CHANDIMANDIR

*   Mirabai Chanu wins first Gold medal for India at Commonwealth Games 2022; Creates new Commonwealth record in 49 kg Weightlifting; Bindyarani Devi bags Silver in 55 kg category.

*   Mr Modi salutes Shaheed Udham Singh on his martyrdom day and pays tribute to other great revolutionaries who sacrificed their all for freedom.

*   National Security Adviser Ajit Doval says, anti -social forces creating religious animosity in the country.

*   PM congratulates weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga on winning Gold Medal at Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham

*   PM congratulates weightlifter, Bindyarani Devi on winning Silver Medal at Commonwealth Games 2022

*   PM’s address in the 91st Episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on 31.07.2022

*   President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulate winners.

*   Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, India will be a witness to a splendid and historic moment when it completes 75 years of Independence; Calls Amrit Kaal of next 25 years a period of duty for every countryman.

*   Prime Minister talks about the importance of Ayurveda, hails India's emerging Toy industry and mentions success of Honey Mission in Mann Ki Baat programme.

*   Royal Army of Oman Contingent for Joint Exercise Al NAJAH-IV Arrive in India

*   Shri Subhas Sarkar addresses the valedictory session of Indian Knowledge Systems Mela

*   Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe invites all parties to form a national government.

*   Uttar Pradesh STF arrests 18 people in connection with paper leak racket of today's Lekhpal examination.

*   Vice President asks police forces to be extra sensitive in matters relating to crimes against women

*   Vice President calls for equitable opportunities to quality education for every student

*   West Bengal police detains  three Congress MLAs from Jharkhand with huge amount of cash in Howrah.

 

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PrabhuNath Singh (PNS)

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