Current Affairs Quiz - July 2022
31. ‘Godhan Nyay Yojana’ is a scheme implemented in which Indian state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Goa
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: B [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
The state government in Chhattisgarh is set to start the purchase of cow urine at a minimum rate of Rs 4 per litre from local festival ‘Hareli’.
The state had launched the ‘Godhan Nyay Yojana’ on Hareli festival in 2020, under which cow dung is being procured at Rs 2 per kilogram to prepare vermi-compost.
32. Which country was the top choice of Indian nationals, who renounced their Indian citizenship in 2021?
[A] UK
[B] USA
[C] UAE
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
As per the data provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs, over 1.63 lakh Indian nationals renounced their Indian citizenship during 2021.
This is the highest during the last three years. The US was the top choice with almost half of Indians preferring to become US citizens. After the US, Indians preferred to get citizenship in Australia, Canada and the UK.
33. Which state is ranked first in the NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index (2021)?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka has been ranked first in the NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index (2021) for third third time in a row. The first edition was released in October 2019 and second in January 2021.
The India Innovation Index ranks states and union territories on the basis of innovation capabilities. Telangana, Haryana and Maharashtra stood second, third and fourth in the list of top states. Manipur topped the ‘North East and Hill States’ section and Chandigarh won the ‘Union Territory and City States’ category.
34. Which is the first port in India to become a full Landlord Major Port of India??
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Maharashtra
[B] Kochi Port, Kerala
[C] Mormugao Port, Goa
[D] Kandla Port, Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Maharashtra]
Notes:
Maharashtra’s Jawaharlal Nehru Port has become the first 100 per cent Landlord Major Port of India with all berths being operated on PPP model.
JNP is one of the leading container ports of the country and is ranked 26th among the top 100 global ports. The terminal will also handle Ro-Ro vessels which will not only lower the logistics cost and reduce transit time but will also contribute in reducing congestion on roads.
35. Mario Draghi, who recently resigned from his post, was the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Germany
[B] Italy
[C] Russia
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [Italy]
Notes:
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi recently resigned after a collapse in support among his coalition backers,
President Sergio Mattarella called for an election for a new parliament in September. Mario Draghi was a former president of the European Central Bank. The country has been fighting inflation surge and an economic slowdown.
36. Which is the venue of the ‘13th Petersberg Climate Dialogue’ 2022?
[A] Paris
[B] Berlin
[C] Geneva
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: B [Berlin]
Notes:
The 13th Petersberg Climate Dialogue began recently in Berlin. The two-day ministerial meet is chaired by Germany and Egypt, the hosts of annual climate meet (COP-27).
The informal ministerial meet proposes to build consensus and provide political direction to resolve divergences in improving implementation of climate action, which is the core goal of COP-27.
37. Which is the venue of the Asian Games in 2023?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Indonesia
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has confirmed that the postponed Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8 in 2023.
The Asian Games were scheduled to be held in September 2022 but the OCA announced the postponement until 2023 due to rise in Covid-19 cases in China earlier this year.
38. What is the growth forecast for India for 2022-23, as per Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s recent estimate?
[A] 7.2 %
[B] 7.8 %
[C] 8.0 %
[D] 8.2 %
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Correct Answer: A [7.2 %]
Notes:
The Asian Development Bank cut its economic growth forecast for India to 7.2% for 2022-23 from 7.5% estimated in April.
The reasons cited are higher-than-expected inflation and monetary tightening. It also lowered the GDP growth estimate for 2023-24 to 7.8% from the 8% estimated earlier. ADB raised the inflation forecast for India to 6.7% for FY23 from the 5.8 % estimated earlier.
39. When is the ‘National Broadcasting Day 2022’ observed in India>
[A] July 21
[B] July 23
[C] July 25
[D] July 27
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Correct Answer: B [July 23]
Notes:
National Broadcasting Day is an annual event observed on July 23 in India, to remind Indian citizens about the impact of radio on our lives.
India’s official broadcaster ‘Prasar Bharati’ includes All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan. The Indian Broadcasting Company ltd (IBC) was taken over by the British and transformed into All India Radio (AIR) in 1936.
40. India signed a MoU with which country on Mutual Recognition of Educational Qualifications and Agreement on the health care workforce?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Germany
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [UK]
Notes:
India and the United Kingdom signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Mutual Recognition of Educational Qualifications including maritime education and a Framework agreement on the health care workforce.
India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations are expected to be concluded by 31st August, 2022.
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