13 September 2022 Current Affairs In English

13 September 2022 Current Affairs In English

Q1. In the women’s category, who has lifted 2022 US Open final title?

(a) O. Jabeur

(b) I. Swiatek

(c) K. Siniaková

(d) B. Krejčíková

Ans.(b)

In the women’s category, Poland tennis player I. Świątek defeated O. Jabeur to win the 2022 US Open women’s singles final title.

Q2. The United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is observed annually on ______ to highlight the importance of cooperation among people.

(a) September 11

(b) September 12

(c) September 13

(d) September 14

Ans.(b)

The United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is observed annually on September 12 to highlight the importance of cooperation among people and countries in the global South.

Q3. Indian Army’s Kharga Corps and the Indian Air Force have conducted a joint exercise ‘Gagan Strike’ in _______.

(a) Haryana

(b) Rajasthan

(c) Uttarakhand

(d) Punjab

Ans.(d)

Indian Army’s Kharga Corps and the Indian Air Force have conducted a joint exercise ‘Gagan Strike’ in Punjab. The exercise, conducted over four days, comprised the deployment of attack helicopters as the aerial arm in support of ground forces carrying out drills, practising annihilation of enemy defences and deep penetration.

Q4. Which of the following month is recognized as International PCOS Awareness Month?

(a) September

(b) October

(c) November

(d) December

Ans.(a)

The month of September is recognized as International PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder in women that is also the leading cause of female infertility.

Q5. India & Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held in which city?

(a) Bengaluru

(b) New Delhi

(c) Tokyo

(d) Osaka

Ans.(c)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with EAM Dr. S Jaishankar has participated in the 2nd India-Japan ‘2+2 Ministerial Dialogue’ in Tokyo.

Q6. PhonePe has tokenized ________ credit and debit cards on its platform in line with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) mandate for information security.

(a) 11 million

(b) 12 million

(c) 13 million

(d) 14 million

Ans.(d)

Fintech platform, PhonePe has tokenized 14 million credit and debit cards on its platform in line with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) mandate for information security.

Q7. Which of the following country passed a law allowing itself to carry out a preventive nuclear strike?

(a) Russia

(b) North Korea

(c) Japan

(d) Iran

Ans.(b)

North Korea has passed a law allowing itself to carry out a preventive nuclear strike. The status of the nation as a nuclear weapons state has become irreversible with the new law.

Q8. What is the theme of World First Aid Day 2022?

(a) On the Fast Track to End AIDS

(b) Lifelong First Aid

(c) First Aid Saves Lives on the Road

(d) First aid and road safety

Ans.(b)

According to the IFRC, with this year’s theme, ‘Lifelong First Aid’, we are putting forward the importance of having lifelong first aid learning.

Q9. World First Aid Day is celebrated every year on the second Saturday of September. This year, World First Aid Day 2022 falls on ________.

(a) 08 September

(b) 09 September

(c) 10 September

(d) 11 September

Ans.(c)

World First Aid Day is celebrated every year on the second Saturday of September. This year, World First Aid Day 2022 falls on 10 September 2022.

12 September 2022 Current Affairs In English

12 September 2022 Current Affairs In English

Q1. Who has been conferred Singapore’s prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service Medal (Military) (MSM(M))?

(a) Vice-Admiral Ram Dass Katari

(b) Admiral Sunil Lanba

(c) Vice-Admiral Bhaskar Sadashiv Soman

(d) Admiral Adhar Kumar Chatterji

Ans.(b)

Former India Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba has been conferred Singapore’s prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service Medal (Military) (MSM(M)), by President Halimah Yacob.

Q2. The National Mission for Clean Ganga organized Himalayan Diwas on ___________, in association with Naula Foundation.

(a) September 05

(b) September 06

(c) September 09

(d) September 08

Ans.(c)

The National Mission for Clean Ganga organized Himalayan Diwas on September 09, in association with Naula Foundation.

Q3. What is the theme of Himalayan Diwas 2022?

(a) Connecting People to Himalayas

(b) Sab ka Himalaya

(c) Himalayas will be safe only when the interests of its residents are protected

(d) Himalayas and Nature

Ans.(c)

Himalaya Day 2022 was observed under the theme ‘Himalayas will be safe only when the interests of its residents are protected.

Q4. World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), celebrated annually on ________, is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO).

(a) 07 September

(b) 09 September

(c) 10 September

(d) 08 September

Ans.(c)

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), celebrated annually on 10 September, is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Q5. The United States issued how many student visas to Indians in 2022, according to the US embassy in India?

(a) 50,000

(b) 72,000

(c) 80,000

(d) 82,000

Ans.(d)

The United States issued a record of 82,000 student visas to Indians in 2022, according to the US embassy in India.

11 September 2022 Current Affairs In English

11 September 2022 Current Affairs In English

Q1. Which state government has launched a rainwater harvesting scheme named CHHATA?

(a) Gujarat

(b) Maharashtra

(c) Odisha

(d) Andhra Pradesh

Ans.(c)

The Odisha government has launched a rainwater harvesting scheme named ‘Community Harnessing and Harvesting Rainwater Artificially from Terrace to Aquifer (CHHATA).

Q2. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has inaugurated India’s longest rubber dam ‘Gayaji Dam’ on which of the following river?

(a) Sone River

(b) Poonpoon River

(c) Karmanasa River

(d) Falgu River

Ans.(d)

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has inaugurated India’s longest rubber dam ‘Gayaji Dam’ on the Falgu River in Gaya.

Q3. The government has set up a committee under who among the following to moderate gas prices in India in September 2022?

(a) Kirit S Parikh

(b) Janki Ballabh

(c) M.B.N Rao

(d) Y. M. Deosthalee

Ans.(a)

The committee under former planning commission member Kirit S Parikh will suggest a “fair price to the end consumer”.

Q4. According to Forbes real­time billionaires list, who is the Asia’s richest man with a net worth of USD 129.16 billion?

(a) Azim Premji

(b) Radhakrishna Damani

(c) Mukesh Ambani

(d) Gautam Adani

Ans.(d)

According to Forbes real­time billionaires list, Asia’s richest man Gautam Adani has overtaken Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to become the 3rd richest person in the world. He became India’s richest man with a net worth of USD 129.16 billion (Rs. 10.29 trillion)

Q5. Who among the following is the new Chief of United Nations Human Rights?

(a) Volker Turk

(b) Michelle Bachelet Jeria

(c) Antonio Guterres

(d) Mary Robinson

Ans.(a)

The United Nations (UN) General Assembly approved Volker Türk of Austria to be the global body’s Human Rights Chief by UN Secretary­-General Antonio Guterres.

10 September 2022 Current Affairs In English

10 September 2022 Current Affairs In English

Q1. The 31st Vyas Samman was conferred on to well-known Hindi writer Dr Asghar Wajahat for his play _______.

(a) Aki

(b) Pak napak

(c) Veergati

(d) Mahabali

Ans.(d)

The 31st Vyas Samman was conferred on to well-known Hindi writer Dr Asghar Wajahat at a function in New Delhi. He has been chosen for the prestigious award for his play Mahabali.

Q2. Which of the following company will build three Giga factories to manufacture solar modules, wind turbines, and hydrogen electrolyzers?

(a) Adani Group

(b) Tata Group

(c) Reliance Industries Limited

(d) NTPC Limited

Ans.(a)

Adani Group will build three Giga factories to manufacture solar modules, wind turbines, and hydrogen electrolyzers as part of its $70 billion investment in clean energy by 2030.

Q3. Which company has replaced Paytm as the title sponsor of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)?

(a) Puma

(b) MasterCard

(c) Vivo

(d) Dream11

Ans.(b)

American financial company MasterCard has replaced Paytm as the title sponsor of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Q4. Which Small Finance Bank has launched a ‘Rainbow Savings Account’ exclusively for the transgender community?

(a) AU Small Finance Bank Limited

(b) ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited

(c) Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited

(d) Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited

Ans.(b)

ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited has launched a ‘Rainbow Savings Account’ exclusively for the transgender community. The ‘Rainbow Savings Account scheme comes with a high-interest rate and advanced debit card facilities.

Q5. International Day to Protect Education from Attack is observed every year on which day?

(a) September 6

(b) September 7

(c) September 8

(d) September 9

Ans.(d)

The International Day to Protect Education from Attack is an international observance established by a unanimous decision of the United Nations General Assembly in 2020. It is observed on September 9 of each year.

Q6. What is the rank of India 2021 Human Development Index (HDI) released by the United Nations Development Programme?

(a) 132nd

(b) 133rd

(c) 134th

(d) 135th

Ans.(a)

India ranked 132nd among 191 countries and territories on the 2021 Human Development Index (HDI).

Q7. DRDO and __________ recently conducted six flight-tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system off Odisha coast.

(a) Indian navy

(b) Indian army

(c) Indian airforce

(d) ISRO

Ans.(b)

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army have successfully completed six flight-tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system from Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur off the Odisha coast.

Q8. Which of the following country is known as the land of the horse, according to the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)?

(a) UAE

(b) South Africa

(c) Mongolia

(d) Kenya

Ans.(c)

Mongolia is home to more than 3 million horses, making the horse population almost equal to the human population in the vast nation. Even in the 21st century, Mongolia remains a horse-based culture and retains its pastoral traditions.

Q9. India’s largest lender State Bank of India recently issued additional tier-1 (AT1) bonds worth a total of Rs 6,872 crore at a cut-off of ______.

(a) 6.83%

(b) 9.65%

(c) 4.5%

(d) 7.75%

Ans.(d)

India’s largest lender State Bank of India issued additional tier-1 (AT1) bonds worth a total of Rs 6,872 crore at a cut-off of 7.75 per cent, the lowest rate set for such debt issuances by any bank so far in the current financial year.

Q10. World EV Day is observed on __________ every year. The day marks the celebration of e-mobility.

(a) September 9

(b) September 8

(c) September 7

(d) September 6

Ans.(a)

World EV Day is observed on September 9 every year. The day marks the celebration of e-mobility. Special awareness campaigns are organised globally to educate people about the benefits of electric vehicles.

Q11. Which state government has launched an ambitious scheme to provide 100 days of employment to needy families in urban areas?

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Gujarat

(c) Rajasthan

(d) Punjab

Ans.(c)

The Rajasthan government has launched an ambitious scheme to provide 100 days of employment to needy families in urban areas on the lines of rural employment guarantee scheme MGNREGA.

09 September 2022 Current Affairs In English

09 September 2022 Current Affairs In English

Q1. Who among the following has been appointed as the CEO of IndiGo Airline in September 2022?

(a) Sanjiv Kapoor

(b) Rono Dutta

(c) Pieter Elbers

(d) Campbell Wilson

Ans.(c)

Budget Indian carrier IndiGo has announced that Petrus Johannes Theodorus Elbers (Pieter Elbers) has joined as Chief Executive Officer of the company with effect September 6.

Q2. International Literacy Day (ILD) is celebrated on _________ every year all across the globe.

(a) 4 September

(b) 5 September

(c) 8 September

(d) 7 September

Ans.(c)

International Literacy Day (ILD) is celebrated on 8 September every year all across the globe to make people aware of the meaning and importance of literacy for individuals and societies.

Q3. Which state of India has been accredited the International Travel Award 2023 for Best Destination for Culture by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA)?

(a) Gujarat

(b) Maharashtra

(c) West Bengal

(d) Uttarakhand

Ans.(c)

West Bengal has been accredited the International Travel Award 2023 for Best Destination for Culture by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA), an affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Q4. Who has been appointed as the new United Kingdom Home Secretary?

(a) Ranil Jayawardena

(b) Priti Patel

(c) Alok Sharma

(d) Suella Braverman

Ans.(d)

Suella Braverman, an Indian-origin barrister, was appointed as the UK’s new Home Secretary.

Q5. Health sector in India to reach $50 billion by ________.

(a) 2021

(b) 2025

(c) 2023

(d) 2024

Ans.(b)

India’s healthcare industry is expected to grow to hit $50 billion in size by 2025, said Union minister Jitendra Singh.

Q6. Which of the following bank becomes First PSB to Go Live On New Direct Tax Collection System TIN 2.0?

(a) BOI

(b) SBI

(c) Canara Bank

(d) BOB

Ans.(a)

Bank of India (BOI) has become the first public sector bank to go live on Income Tax Department’s new Direct Tax Collection System Tin 2.0.

Q7. India & ____ Conducts Counter Ransomware Exercise for 26 Nations.

(a) Isreal

(b) US

(c) UK

(d) Japan

Ans.(c)

The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and the UK government has jointly conducted the virtual Cyber Security Exercise for 26 countries.

Q8. Who has inaugurated NALSA’s Centre for Citizen Services at Jaisalmer house in New Delhi?

(a) Narendra Modi

(b) Justice Uday Umesh Lalit

(c) Justice Sanjay Karol

(d) Droupadi Murmu

Ans.(b)

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) Centre for Citizen Services has inaugurated by Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit.

Q9. Which state has launched the ‘Pudhumai Penn’ (modern woman) scheme for the state’s girl students?

(a) Maharashtra

(b) Gujarat

(c) Tamil Nadu

(d) Andhra Pradesh

Ans.(c)

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin has launched the ‘Pudhumai Penn’ (modern woman) scheme for the state’s girl students

Q10. TV Sankaranarayan has passed away recently. He was a famous _____.

(a) Writer

(b) Politician

(c) Actor

(d) Musician

Ans.(d)

Renowned Carnatic musician TV Sankaranarayan has passed away. He was 77. He was the tourchbearer for Madurai Mani lyer style of Carnatic music.

08 September 2022 Current Affairs In English

08 September 2022 Current Affairs In English

Q1. Which bank has introduced a new SMS banking facility for its customers recently?

(a) State Bank of India

(b) Axis Bank

(c) Punjab National Bank

(d) HDFC Bank

Ans.(d)

HDFC Bank introduced new SMS banking facility for its customers. The private sector lender HDFC Bank has introduced a new SMS banking facility for its customers.

Q2. According to which Indian bank, India would surpass Germany in 2027 and Japan by 2029 at the current rate of growth and become the world’s 3rd largest economy?

(a) Punjab National Bank

(b) RBI

(c) State Bank of India

(d) SEBI

Ans.(c)

According to SBI’s Research Report, India would surpass Germany in 2027 and Japan by 2029 at the current rate of growth and become the world’s 3rd largest economy.

Q3. As part of the financial inclusion drive, public sector banks will open 300 branches in unbanked areas of various states by _________.

(a) November 2022

(b) December 2022

(c) January 2023

(d) February 2023

Ans.(b)

As part of the financial inclusion drive, public sector banks will open 300 branches in unbanked areas of various states by December 2022.

Q4. Kiccha Sudeep has been appointed as brand ambassador of Punyakoti Dattu Yojana. Punyakoti Dattu is a Scheme of which state?

(a) Tripura

(b) West Bengal

(c) Assam

(d) Karnataka

Ans.(d)

The Karnataka government has appointed Kannada actor Sudeep as the brand ambassador for “Punyakoti Dattu Yojana’ a cattle adoption scheme.

Q5. International Day of Clean Air for blue skies is observed every year on which day?

(a) 4 September

(b) 5 September

(c) 6 September

(d) 7 September

Ans.(d)

The International Day of Clean Air for blue skies is observed globally on September 07 to promote and facilitate actions to improve air quality.

Q6. What is the theme of the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2022?

(a) Healthy Air, Healthy Earth

(b) Air We Share, stressing collaboration and connection

(c) Healthy Air, Healthy Planet

(d) The Air We Share

Ans.(d)

Sol. This year’s theme of “The Air We Share” focuses on the transboundary nature of air pollution, stressing the need for collective accountability and action.

Q7. According to the 28th edition of the Status Report on India’s External Debt 2021-22, the External debt as a ratio to Gross domestic product (GDP) is _____________ as of March 2022.

(a) 15.8%

(b) 19.9%

(c) 11.2%

(d) 20.6%

Ans.(b)

According to reports, the External debt as a ratio to Gross domestic product (GDP) fell marginally to 19.9 per cent as of March this year, from 21.2 per cent a year ago.

Q8. ________ranks at the top in the number of disposal and entry of cases through the e-Prosecution portal managed by the Union government under its Digital India Mission.

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Uttarakhand

(c) Punjab

(d) Jharkhand

Ans.(a)

Uttar Pradesh, with 9.12 million cases, ranks at the top in the number of disposal and entry of cases through the e-Prosecution portal managed by the Union government under its Digital India Mission.

07 September 2022 Current Affairs In English

07 September 2022 Current Affairs In English

Q1. Which company has unveiled India’s first LNG-fuelled green truck by launching a manufacturing plant at Chakan, Pune?

(a) Blue Energy Motors

(b) Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

(c) Suzuki Motor Corporation

(d) Mercedes-Benz

Ans.(a)

Blue Energy Motors has unveiled India’s first LNG-fuelled green truck by launching a manufacturing plant at Chakan, Pune.

Q2. Which state government has launched an e-governance portal – “Samarth”?

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Gujarat

(c) Uttarakhand

(d) Maharashtra

Ans.(c)

The Uttarakhand education department has launched an e-governance portal – “Samarth”. It will provide all administrative & educational updates including information about entrance exams & appointments from 5 state universities & 140 public schools.

Q3. Which of the following company has signed an MoU with UK-based Smiths Detection to offer advanced, high-energy scanning systems to the Indian market?

(a) Reliance Industries Limited

(b) Infosys Technologies

(c) Bharat Electronics Limited

(d) Hindustan Unilever Limited

Ans.(c)

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed an MoU with UK-based Smiths Detection to offer advanced, high-energy scanning systems to the Indian market.

Q4. Who has won the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix 2022?

(a) Sebastian Vettel

(b) Lewis Hamilton

(c) Max Verstappen

(d) Charles Leclerc

Ans.(c)

Red Bull’s driver Max Verstappen has won the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix 2022. Mercedes’ George Russell & Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc came at the 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.

Q5. Indian Institute of Technology Madras researchers along with Inspire Institute of Sports (IIS) are developing a cost-effective analytics platform to improve the medal tally for which sport at the 2024 Olympics?

(a) Shooting

(b) Hockey

(c) Javelin Throw

(d) Boxing

Ans.(d)

Indian Institute of Technology Madras researchers along with Inspire Institute of Sports (IIS) in Bellary, Karnataka, are developing a cost-effective boxing analytics platform ‘Smartboxer’ to increase India’s boxing medal tally at the 2024 Olympics.

Q6. The government of India has announced to change the name of Rajpath and Central Vista lawns into __________.

(a) Kartavya Path

(b) Agnipath

(c) Ramsetu

(d) Ahimsa Path

Ans.(a)

The government of India has announced to change the name of Rajpath and Central Vista lawns into Kartavya Path. The decision is said to shed remnants of the British colony in India.

Q7. Who has been recently conferred the title of Honorary General of the Nepali Army by Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari in Kathmandu?

(a) General Bipin Rawat

(b) General Manoj Pande

(c) General Manoj Mukund Naravane

(d) General Dalbir Singh Suhag

Ans.(b)

Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande was conferred the title of Honorary General of the Nepali Army by Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari in Kathmandu.

Q8. Which state has been sets up country’s first Bio-Villages, recognized by an international group?

(a) Rajasthan

(b) Himachal Pradesh

(c) Assam

(d) Tripura

Ans.(d)

The first Bio Villages of the country, designed and set up in Tripura, have been recognized by an international group.