Current Affairs Quiz - January 2022
11. Which Indian company has commissioned India’s largest solar power project at Rajasthan?
[A] Adani Power
[B] Azure Power
[C] Tata Power
[D] ReNew Power
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Correct Answer: B [Azure Power]
Notes:
Indian solar power producer Azure Power has fully commissioned its largest project, a 600-MW solar park in the state of Rajasthan.
The independent Power producer now owns and operates India’s largest solar power project at a single location. The solar park is located in Bikaner and is connected to the Interstate Transmission System (ISTS). It will supply its power to Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) over 25 years.
12. When is the ‘World Braille Day’ observed every year?
[A] January 1
[B] January 2
[C] January 4
[D] January 6
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Correct Answer: C [January 4]
Notes:
Every year January 4 is observed as World Braille Day to raise the importance of Braille, which serves as a communication medium for blind and partially sighted people.
The day was first initiated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019 and January is observed as Braille Literacy month. French Educator, who innovated the Braille system Louis Braille was born on January 4, 1809.
13. Which state/UT celebrates Losar festival as the traditional New Year by the Buddhist Community?
[A] Ladakh
[B] Sikkim
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Ladakh]
Notes:
Ladakh is celebrating, Losar, the traditional new year. Losar festival is being celebrated by Buddhist Community in the region.
The festival began with the celebration of Birth and Nirvana Anniversary Je Tsongkhapa. People celebrated the festival at religious places like Monasteries, Stupas and other places. The festival is celebrated in Tibetan Buddhism in the month of February or March.
14. Khurnak Fort, which was historically a part of India, is under the control of which country, at present?
[A] Pakistan
[B] China
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Afghanistan
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
Khurnak Fort, which was historically a part of India has been under Chinese control since 1958. Near to the Fort, China is building a new bridge.
The bridge is being constructed on Pangong Tso, near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. After the military standoff in May 2020, India and China have built several new roads, bridges and landing strips.
15. The new COVID variant named IHU (B.1.640.2), has been discovered in which country?
[A] USA
[B] France
[C] Italy
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: B [France]
Notes:
The new COVID variant named IHU (B.1.640.2) has been discovered at the IHU Mediterranee Infection institute in France.
The new variant is said to have 46 mutations more than Omicron. The first case was reported from a person who had come from the African country of Cameroon. As per the Scientists, the new strain carries E484K mutation making it vaccine-resistant.
16. ‘Seema Bhawani’ is the name of which team of the Border Security Force (BSF)?
[A] Camel Contingent
[B] Creek Crocodile
[C] All-women Biker Team
[D] All-women Creek Crocodile
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Correct Answer: C [All-women Biker Team]
Notes:
‘Seema Bhawani’ is the all-women biker team of the Border Security Force (BSF). The team will showcase their talent on the Republic Day.
Over 100 female troops from different ranks are taking part in the event. Seema Bhawani team was formed in the year 2016 and they participated in the Republic Day parade in 2018, for the first time.
17. Nandur Madhmeshwar bird sanctuary is situated in which state/UT?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Nandur Madhmeshwar bird sanctuary is a wetland situated in Niphad in Maharashtra’s Nashik. With the beginning of winter, a large number of migratory birds have flocked to the bird sanctuary.
As per the Forest Department, more than 30,000 birds including flamingos, cranes, golden flowers, blue chicks and many others have come to the place. Birds from Siberia, Europe migrate here to escape the harsh winter conditions.
18. ‘REACH’, which was seen in the news recently, is a regulation of the European Union regarding ………..
[A] Climate Change
[B] Crypto-currency
[C] Chemicals
[D] Sports
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Correct Answer: C [Chemicals]
Notes:
REACH is the acronym for the ‘Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals’. The regulation was agreed by all EU member states in 2020.
It introduced ban on 4,000 chemicals including isopropanol alcohol used in colouring inks, that may cause cancer or other health issues. The European Chemical Agency helped to draft the new legislation.
19. ‘Electric Bike Taxi Scheme’ is the initiative of which Indian state/UT?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Odisha
[C] Telangana
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Notes:
The ‘Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme’ was launched in Karnataka six months ago. It allowed private players, individuals, firms, and aggregators to run electric bike taxis in Bengaluru.
Citizens can avail of the service for a maximum distance of 10 km. However, the Transport Department has received only one application for a licence. The state has not yet fixed the bike taxi fares.
20. The subsidiary of which Indian company signed agreements on jointly developing the Trincomalee oil tank farm?
[A] Indian Oil Corporation
[B] Bharat Petroleum
[C] Hindustan Petroleum
[D] Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Oil Corporation]
Notes:
Lanka IOC, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and the Government of Sri Lanka signed lease agreements on jointly developing the Trincomalee oil tank farm.
Indian Oil Corporation’s subsidiary Lanka IOC is set to run the 14 oil storage tanks while CPC would run 24 tanks. Trinco Petroleum Terminal Pvt. Ltd would develop the remaining 61 tanks, in a joint venture where 51% stakes will be held by CPC and 49% by Lanka IOC.
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