Current Affairs Quiz - August, 2022
1. Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India, is located in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Manipur
[C] Haryana
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Manipur]
Notes:
Loktak lake is the largest freshwater lake in India, located in the state of Manipur. The lake covers 61 per cent of the total identified wetlands of the state.
Recently, the Loktak Development Authority (LDA) issued a notice to remove all floating houses and fishing structures on Loktak lake. It has created a a sharp reaction from the fishing community and home-stay operators.
2. As per Kantar India’s Brand Footprint report, which is the most chosen FMCG brand in India?
[A] Amul
[B] Dabur
[C] Parle
[D] Brittania
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Correct Answer: C [Parle]
Notes:
Parle remained the most chosen Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brand for the tenth year in a row in 2021.
This was revealed in the latest Kantar India’s Brand Footprint 2022 report. It is followed by Amul, Britannia, Clinic Plus, Tata and Ghadi. The report ranked these brands based on Consumer Reach Points (CRPs), based on actual purchases and the frequency of those purchases.
3. Who has been named as the new MD and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE)?
[A] Ashish Chauhan
[B] K V Kamath
[C] Urjit Patel
[D] Arundhati Bhatacharya
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Correct Answer: A [Ashish Chauhan]
Notes:
Market regulator SEBI has named Ashish Chauhan as the new MD and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Ashish Chauhan is currently the MD and CEO of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). He is known for reviving the exchange, which was on the edge of a shutdown in 2009. BSE and its subsidiary CDSL, launched successful IPOs under his leadership.
4. ‘The Crafts Village scheme’ is an initiative of which Union Ministry?
[A] Union Ministry of Culture
[B] Union Ministry of Textiles
[C] Union Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Union Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: B [Union Ministry of Textiles]
Notes:
‘The Crafts Village scheme’ aims to develop handicrafts as a sustainable livelihood option for artisans in the clusters. It is an initiative of Union Textiles Ministry for ‘Linking Textile with Tourism’.
It aims to promote craft and tourism by providing infrastructure support to handicraft clusters. Eight craft villages are selected under the scheme. They are Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Vadaj (Gujarat), Naini (Uttar Pradesh), Raghurajpur (Odisha), Anegundi (Karnataka), Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu), Taj Ganj (Uttar Pradesh) and Amer (Rajasthan).
5. What is the official slogan of the 2024 Paris Olympics?
[A] Inclusive and Impressive
[B] Games Wide Open
[C] Global Partnership
[D] Brotherly and Beautiful
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Correct Answer: B [Games Wide Open]
Notes:
The organisers of the 2024 Paris Olympics unveiled ‘Games Wide Open’ as they announced prices for tickets for the fans.
In French, the slogan is ‘Ouvrons grand les Jeux’. The 2024 Summer Olympics or the 33rd Olympiad is scheduled to take place in July-August 2024.
6. Competition Commission of India (CCI) has how many members, except the Chairperson?
[A] Three
[B] Four
[C] Six
[D] Ten
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Correct Answer: C [Six]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet has cleared the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022, and it will be tabled in ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament. The bill aims to bring in more flexibility and accountability to the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
CCI is a regulatory authority tasked with checking and eliminating business practices that may harm competition. The body consists of a chairperson and 6 members appointed by the central government.
7. Pingali Venkayya, whose birth anniversary is celebrated recently, is remembered for which of his contribution?
[A] Leading First War of Independence
[B] Compiling National Anthem
[C] Designing National Flag
[D] Wining India’s first overseas sports medal
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Correct Answer: C [Designing National Flag]
Notes:
The birth anniversary of Pingali Venkayya, the designer of India’s national flag, was celebrated recently. To mark the event, the Central government released a special commemorative postage stamp.
He was born in Andhra Pradesh on August 2, 1876. Pingali Venkayya designed many models of the national flag. In 1921, Mahatma Gandhi approved the design during the Indian National Congress meeting in Vijayawada.
8. Which state launched Start-up initiatives including Regional hubs and Community circles?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched three startup regional hubs in Madurai, Tirunelveli and Erode, to promote innovation policy to tier-II and tier-III regions.
He also launched the StartupTN accelerator initiative to support growth stage startups. Initiatives related to community circle and incubator maturity model framework were also launched. Rs 5 lakh was provided to 31 startups each across the State, as a part of the of Tamil Nadu Startup Seed Grant Fund (TANSEED).
9. ‘NESTS’ is an autonomous institution working under which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[C] Ministry of Culture
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Tribal Affairs]
Notes:
National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is an autonomous institution working under Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
NESTS and CBSE in collaboration with TATA trusts and other stake-holders launched Experiential Learning for 21st Century Programme for Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Principals and Teachers virtually.
10. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Badhe Chalo’ campaign?
[A] Union Home Ministry
[B] Union Culture Ministry
[C] Union Education Ministry
[D] Union MSME Ministry
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Correct Answer: B [Union Culture Ministry]
Notes:
Ministry of Culture has launched a youth-centric event named ‘Badhe Chalo’ for greater outreach of Amrit Mahotsav.
It was launched with the objective of connecting with the youth of the nation, and to instil a sense of patriotism among them. Badhe Chalo is being held across 10 cities from 5th August to 11th August, 2022. These events will culminate with a Grand Finale on 12th August, 2022 in New Delhi.
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