Current Affairs Quiz - July 2022
21. Asian U-20 Wrestling Championships was held in which country?
[A] Kazakhstan
[B] Mongolia
[C] Bahrain
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [Bahrain]
Notes:
India’s U-20 wrestling team bagged 22 medals, including four gold in the Asian U-20 Wrestling Championship, held in Manama, Bahrain.
India also claimed nine silver and nine bronze medals in the event. Among the 22 medals, the women’s team won 10 medals including three gold medals. Indian wrestlers clinched 8 medals in U-15 Asian Wrestling Championship.
22. Who heads the ‘Board of Trade’, the advisory body on foreign trade policy?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] External Affairs Minister
[C] Commerce and Industry Minister
[D] Finance Minister
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Correct Answer: C [Commerce and Industry Minister]
Notes:
Board of Trade, the advisory body on foreign trade policy, is headed by the Commerce and Industry Minister.
It includes participants from states, Union Territories, and senior officials from public and private sectors. The Government has nominated 29 non-official members from different sectors, including large and small enterprises, to the Board of Trade.
23. Monty Norman, who recently passed away, was associated with which field?
[A] Music
[B] Politics
[C] Sports
[D] Business
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Correct Answer: A [Music]
Notes:
British composer, Monty Norman, who wrote the theme tune for the James Bond films, has passed away at the age of 94.
Norman was hired by producer Albert Broccoli to compose a theme for the first James Bond film, “Dr. No,” released in 1962. The tune that Monty Norman composed has been used in all 25 Bond thrillers.
24. Ajitnath Jain Temple, one of the holy Jain Tirthankaras, at Taranga Hill, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Bihar
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:Ajitnath Jain Temple, one of the holy Jain Tirthankaras, at Taranga Hill, is located in the state of Gujarat.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road new rail line to provide connectivity and improve mobility. The estimated cost of this project is Rs 2798.16 crores and will be completed by 2026-27.
25. Which country’s company is the major shareholder of ‘Nord Stream 1’ pipeline?
[A] Germany
[B] Russia
[C] Italy
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
Nord Stream 1 is a 1,224 km underwater gas pipeline, which runs from Vyborg in northwest Russia to Lubmin in northeastern Germany via the Baltic Sea.
Russian energy giant Gazprom owns the majority shares in the pipeline. It is the primary route through which its gas enters Germany. The pipeline was shut down for 10 days of scheduled maintenance work and there are growing concerns in Europe that Russia would extend the temporary suspension in retaliation against the sanctions.
26. ‘Jagriti’, which was seen in the news recently, is a mascot related to which field?
[A] Income Tax
[B] Climate Change
[C] Consumer Awareness
[D] Crypto currency
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Correct Answer: C [Consumer Awareness]
Notes:
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched “Jagriti”, a mascot for empowering consumers and generating awareness of their rights.
Jagriti mascot will be shown along with tagline ‘Jago Grahak Jago’ in all its media campaigns. It will be used to generate consumer awareness about various themes of the Department like provisions of Consumer Protection Act, Hallmarking, and National Consumer Helpline 1915 among others.
27. Which institution launched the ‘Knowledge Portal for Khadi’?
[A] NABARD
[B] KVIC
[C] Ministry of Textiles
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B [KVIC]
Notes:
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) launched the ‘Knowledge Portal for Khadi’, developed by the Centre of Excellence for Khadi.
The platform aims to provide design directions to the Khadi institutions. The Centre of Excellence for Khadi has been set up by KVIC, Ministry of MSME at National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), to support Khadi Institutions.
28. NITI Aayog launched the ‘Mapping and Exchange of Good Practices’ initiative, along with which institution?
[A] World Food Programme
[B] World Bank
[C] International Monetary Fund
[D] UNICEF
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Correct Answer: A [World Food Programme]
Notes:NITI Aayog and the World Food Programme (WFP), India launched the ‘Mapping and Exchange of Good Practices’ initiative for mainstreaming millets in Asia and Africa in a hybrid event.
NITI and WFP will prepare a compendium of good practices to promote the production and consumption of millets in India and abroad.
29. Which country hosted the ‘Jeddah Summit for Security and Development’?
[A] Bahrain
[B] Israel
[C] Saudi Arabia
[D] Oman
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Correct Answer: C [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
Saudi Arabia hosted the ‘Jeddah Summit for Security and Development’, which was attended by leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan and the US.
The statement released after the summit emphasised to take required measures to protect the security and stability in the Middle East.
30. The 2022 Presidential Election is conducted to choose the ……….. President of India
[A] 12th
[B] 14th
[C] 15th
[D] 17th
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Correct Answer: C [15th]
Notes:
The 2022 Presidential Election is conducted to choose the 15th President of India are being held in India.
NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu and the opposition’s Yashwant Sinha are participating in the election. The President is elected by the members of the Electoral College, comprising elected members of both houses of Parliament and legislative assemblies of all states as well as the NCT of Delhi and the UT of Puducherry.
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