Current Affairs Quiz - January 2022
31. S Somanath is appointed as the Chairman of which organization?
[A] ONGC
[B] IOCL
[C] ISRO
[D] DRDO
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Correct Answer: C [ISRO]
Notes:
Senior Scientist S Somanath, who is presently the Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram is appointed as the Chairman of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
He would succeed K Sivan as the ISRO chairman, and would be the 4th person from Kerala to occupy ISRO’s top most position.
32. What is the objective of ONDC, a new platform of Commerce ministry?
[A] Open Network for e-Commerce
[B] Open Network for Grievance Redressal
[C] Open Network for GST
[D] Open Network for Infrastructure Pipeline
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Correct Answer: A [Open Network for e-Commerce]
Notes:
As per the Commerce Ministry, Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is first-of-its-kind initiative that aims to democratise e-Commerce.
ONDC initiative aims to promote open networks for all aspects of the exchange of goods and services over digital or electronic networks. A pilot launch of ONDC will be rolled out in April, across two cities. The government has set up an advisory council, which includes Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani and CEO of NHA RS Sharma, to design and accelerate ONDC.
33. Which country test-launched Ballistic missiles from a train?
[A] USA
[B] North Korea
[C] France
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [North Korea]
Notes:
North Korea confirmed that it test-launched ballistic missiles from a train, seen as a retaliation against new sanctions imposed by the United States.
The missiles fired from rail cars appeared to be a solid-fuel short-range weapon North Korea has modelled after Russia’s Iskander mobile ballistic system. It was first tested in 2019, and the missile is designed to be manoeuvrable and fly at low altitudes.
34. ‘Jallikattu’ is a Bull-taming event, celebrated in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Jallikattu is celebrated in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebration on Maattu Pongal day.
Jallikattu also known as ‘Eru thazhuvuthal and Manchuvirattu’, is a traditional event in which a bull (Bos indicus) is released and youngsters attempt to take control of it. In 2017 Tamil Nadu passed a bipartisan bill, with the accession of the Prime Minister, exempting jallikattu from the Prevention of Cruelity to Animals Act (1960).
35. Which technology platform launched the ‘JagrukVoter’ campaign?
[A] Facebook
[B] Microsoft
[C] Twitter
[D] Google
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Correct Answer: C [Twitter]
Notes:
Micro-blogging platform Twitter launched the ‘JagrukVoter’ campaign, which aims to empower citizens with right knowledge before they vote.
The series of initiatives aims to enhance engagement of the platform with voters. It includes the launch of a customized emoji, with notification and reminder, to support the conversation around #AssemblyElections2022.
36. A 10th century stone idol of Goat Head Yogini, is returned to India from which country?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Greece
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [UK]
Notes:
The Union Minister of Culture has announced that a 10th century stone idol of Goat Head Yogini that was illegally removed from a temple in Lokhari, Uttar Pradesh is being returned to India from the UK.
The sculpture originally belonged to a group of stone deities in sandstone. A similar sculpture of the buffalo-headed Vrishanana Yogini, stolen from the same temple at Lokhari had been recovered from Paris in 2013. Yoginis are a group of female divinities associated with Tantrik mode of worship. They are worshipped as a group of 64 and are believed to possess infinite powers.
37. ‘World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP)’ is the flagship publication of which institution?
[A] World Bank
[B] Asian Development Bank
[C] United Nations
[D] Reserve Bank of India
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Correct Answer: C [United Nations]
Notes:
World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) is the flagship publication of United Nations. Recently the 2022 edition was launched.
As per the report, the global output is projected to grow by only 4 per cent in 2022 and 3.5 per cent in 2023. It also highlighted the robust recovery of 5.5 per cent in 2021.
38. Which country played host to the ‘AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022’?
[A] Japan
[B] Australia
[C] China
[D] India
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Correct Answer: D [India]
Notes:
India is hosting the ‘AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022’. India is aiming qualify for the quarterfinals and create history by reaching the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup is scheduled to be held in Australia and New Zealand next year. No Indian senior football team has ever played in a World Cup. Japan is looking to reaffirm its top position for third consecutive time, with Australia and China as the biggest challenges.
39. Which E-Commerce Company has signed a MoU with National Innovation Foundation’s incubator (NIFientreC)?
[A] Flipkart
[B] Amazon
[C] Bigbasket
[D] Snapdeal
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Correct Answer: B [Amazon]
Notes:
Amazon India has signed a memorandum of understanding with the NIF Incubation and Entrepreneurship Council (NIFientreC). The agreement aims to accelerate innovation, local economy and improve livelihoods across rural India.
NIFientreC is a technology business incubator hosted by the National Innovation Foundation (NIF), an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
40. Jerri settlement has been declared as the first ‘milk village’ of which state/Union Territory?
[A] Assam
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Lakshadweep
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has declared Jerri settlement in Reasi district as the first ‘milk village’ of the Union Territory.
It has sanctioned 57 more dairy farms under the Integrated dairy development scheme (IDDS) for the village. Under the scheme, dairy units of five animals are provided with a 50 per cent subsidy. It also includes provision for various machineries in value addition of milk.
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