Most Probable Current Affairs For OAS Prelim Exam,2021

 

50 Probable Current Affairs Questions With Explanations For OAS Prelim Exam From January,2022 to July 2022

Current events of national and international importance( January, 2022 to July, 2022)

1. The place in Uttar Pradesh at which the foundation stone of Major Dhyan Chand Sports University was laid by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi

1. Panaji

2. Manipur

3. Meerut

4. Jalandhar

Explanation

The place in Uttar Pradesh at which the foundation stone of Major Dhyan Chand Sports University was

laid by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi – Meerut

 

2. The Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre who has been appointed the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation succeeding Shri K Sivan

1. Shri S Somanath

2. Ms. Milena Salvini

3. Narayan Debnath

4. Harpreet Chandi

Explanation

The Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre who has been appointed the Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation succeeding Shri K Sivan – Shri S Somanath

 

3. The theme of National Youth Day 2022 was observed on 12 January 2022

1. It's all in the mind

2. Accessible and Participative

3. Making Elections Inclusive,

4. Science of Startups

Explanation

The theme of National Voters' Day observed on 25 January 2022 – Making Elections Inclusive,

Accessible and Participative

The theme of National Youth Day 2022 observed on 12 January 2022 – It's all in the mind

 

4. United for Dignity is the theme of which of the following?

1. World Leprosy Day

2. World Braille Day

3. International Day of Education

4. International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust

Explanation

World Braille Day: 04 January 2022

Designated by: United Nations General Assembly

First Observed in: 2019

International Day of Education: 24 January 2022

Designated by : United Nations General Assembly

Theme: Changing Course, Transforming Education

First Observed in: 2019

International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust: 27 January

2022 Designated by : United Nations General Assembly

Theme: Memory, Dignity and Justice

First Observed in: 2006

World Leprosy Day: 30 January 2022 (Last Sunday of January)

Designated by : World Health Organisation

Theme: United for Dignity

 

5. Who among the following Odia Writer got Padma Bhushan Award For Literature & Education in the Year 2022?

1. Sitakanta Mohapatra

2. Ramakanta Rath

3. Ms. Pratibha Ray

4. Nityananda Kanungo

Explanation

Padma Bhushan, 2022

1. Public Affairs: Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad

2. Art: Shri Victor Banerjee

3. Art: Ms. Gurmeet Bawa (Posthumous)

4. Public Affairs: Shri Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee

5. Trade and Industry: Shri Natarajan Chandrasekaran

6. Trade and Industry: Shri Krishna Ella and Smt. Suchitra Ella* (Duo)

7. Others-Culinary: Ms. Madhur Jeffery

8. Sports: Shri Devendra Jhajharia

9. Art: Shri Rashid Khan

10. Civil Service: Shri Rajiv Mehrishi

11. Trade and Industry: Shri Satya Narayana Nadella

12. Trade and Industry: Shri Sundararajan Pichai

13. Trade and Industry: Shri Cyrus Poonawalla

14. Science and Engineering: Shri Sanjaya Rajaram(Posthumous)

15. Literature and Education: Ms. Pratibha Ray

16. Literature and Education: Swami Sachidanand

17. Literature and Education: Shri Vashishth Tripathi

 

6. Aditya Prasad Dash got Padmashri Award, in 2022 in which category?

1. Science and Engineering

2. Public Affairs

3. Social Work

4. Medicine

Explanation

Padmashri Award, 2922

Science and Engineering

1. Shri Subbanna Ayyappan

2. Ms. Sanghamitra Bandyopadhyay

3. Shri Aditya Prasad Dash

4. Shri Moti Lal Madan

5. Shri Anil Kumar Rajvanshi

6. Shri Ajay Kumar Sonkar

7. Shri Jyantkumar Maganlal Vyas

 

7. Monumental National Flag was first displayed at which place?

1. Leh

2. Hindon Air Force Station

3. Red Fort

4. Longewala, Jaisalmer

 

Correct answer

Leh

Explanation

Monumental National Flag

Important Features

1. Made of : 4500 meters of hand-spun, hand-woven Khadi

2. Size: 225 feet long by 150 feet wide

3. Weight: 1400 kg

4. Took 49 days for 70 artisans to prepare this flag

5. First displayed at: Leh on 02.10.21

6. Second display at: Hindon Air Force Station on 08.10.21 (Air Force Day)

7. Third display at: Red Fort on 21.10.21 (100 crore vaccinations) 8. Fourth

display at: Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on 04.12.21 (Navy Day) 9. Fifth

display at Longewala, Jaisalmer on 15.01.22 (Army Day)

 

8. Which country tops the Henley Passport Index 2022?

1. Japan

2. Germany

3. India

4. Italy

Explanation

Henley Passport Index 2022

Rank Countries

1. Japan, Singapore

2. Germany, South Korea

3. Finland, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain

4. Austria, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Sweden

5. Ireland, Portugal

64. China, Oman

84. India, Mauritania, Tajikistan

102. Sri Lanka

108. Pakistan

111. Afghanistan

 

9. Who is the first tribal CM of Odisha?

1. Giridhari Gomango

2. Hemananda Biswal

3. Chandra Sekhar Murmu

4. Nilamani Munda

Explanation

The former Chief Minister of Odisha (first tribal CM of Odisha) who passed away on 25.02.2022 – Shri

Hemananda Biswal

 

10. 'Camaraderie – Cohesion – Collaboration’ is the theme of which of the following?

1. Milan 22

2. Eastern Bridge-VI

3. SLINEX

4. Samudrasetu

Explanation

Indian Navy’s multilateral exercise conducted in Visakhapatnam from 25 February to 04 March with the

theme 'Camaraderie – Cohesion – Collaboration’ is named – Milan 22

The bilateral exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) from

21 to 25 February 2022 at Air Force Station Jodhpur is named – Eastern Bridge-VI

 

11. The Indian chess player who defeated the world chess champion Magnus Carlsen in an online rapid

chess tournament

1. Vishwanath Anand

2. V Kartikeya

3. M Mrugathon

4. R. Praggnanandhaa

 

Explanation

The Indian chess player who defeated the world chess champion Magnus Carlsen in an online rapid

chess tournament – R. Praggnanandhaa

 

12. The Indian industrialist who has been conferred Assam's highest civilian award Assam Vaibhav for his

extraordinary contribution to cancer patients’ care in the state

1. Ratan Tata

2. Mukesh Ambani

3. Goutam Adani

4. Ajith Premji

Explanation

The Indian industrialist who has been conferred Assam's highest civilian award Assam Vaibhav for his

extraordinary contribution to cancer patients’ care in the state – Ratan Tata

 

13. The city in which Asia's biggest 'gobar-dhan' Bio-CNG (550-tonne capacity) plant was inaugurated by the

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi

1. Indore

2. Mumbai

3. talcher

4. Hyderabad

Explanation

The city in which Asia's biggest 'gobar-dhan' Bio-CNG (550-tonne capacity) plant was inaugurated by the

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi – Indore

 

14. Operation Ganga is related to which of the following country?

1. Ukraine

2. Poland

3. Romania

4. All of the Above

Correct answer

All of the Above

Explanation

The operation launched by Govt of India to bring back students studying in Ukraine from its

neighbouring countries viz Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary is named – Operation Ganga

 

15. The lunch Vehicle of EOS-04 (RISAT1)?

1. PSLV-C52

2. PSLV-C53

3. PSLV-C54

4. PSLV-C51

Explanation

The earth observation satellite launched aboard PSLV-C52 by ISRO from Sriharikota on 14.02.2022 –

EOS-04 (RISAT1)

 

16. The central sector scheme, launched by the Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr.

Virendra Kumar, to provide welfare and rehabilitation to the Transgender community and the people

engaged in the act of begging is named

1. SMILE

2. STOUGH

3. MILES

4. PM-DevINE

Explanation

The central sector scheme, launched by the Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, to provide welfare and rehabilitation to the Transgender community and the people engaged in the act of begging is named – SMILE

PM-DevINE: Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North-East

SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise

 

17. Entering Amrit Kaal, the 25-year-long lead-up to India @100, the budget provides the impetus for growth along which of the following

priorities?

1. PM GatiShakti

2. Inclusive Development

3. Financing of investments

4. all are correct

 

Explanation

Entering Amrit

Kaal, the 25-year-long lead up to India @100, the budget provides the impetus for growth along four priorities:

o PM GatiShakti

o Inclusive Development

o Productivity Enhancement & Investment, Sunrise opportunities, Energy Transition, and

Climate Action.

o Financing of investments

 

18. Which one got the film of the year award in Dada Saheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022?

1. Shershaah

2. Pushpa: The Rise

3. KGF, Chapter-2

4. RRR

Explanation

Dada Saheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022

Best Film: Shershaah

Best Director: Ken Ghosh for film State of Siege: Temple Attack

Best International Feature Film: Another Round

Best Actor: Ranveer Singh for 83

Best Actress: Kriti Sanon for Mimi

Outstanding Contribution to Films: Asha Parekh

Film of the Year: Pushpa: The Rise

 

19. Sushri Lata Mangeshkar got Bharat Ratna Award in which year?

1. 2001

2. 2005

3. 1989

4. 1999

Explanation

Sushri Lata Mangeshkar

Born: 28.09.1929; Passed away: 06.02.2022

Awards

Bharat Ratna (2001)

Padma Bhushan (1969), Padma Vibhushan (1999)

Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1989)

France's Legion of Honour (2007)

In 1984, the State Government of Madhya Pradesh instituted the Lata Mangeshkar Award in her honour.

In 1992, the State Government of Maharashtra also instituted a Lata Mangeshkar Award in her honour

Note: Only a selective list of awards given above.

 

20. Who became the Player of the series in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2022?

1. Dewald Brevis

2. Dunith Wellalage

3. Yash Dhull

4. None of the Above

Explanation

ICC Under-19 World Cup 2022

Host: West Indies

Winners: India (5th title)

Runners-up: England

Player of the Series: Dewald Brevis (South Africa)

Most runs: Dewald Brevis (South Africa)

Most wickets: Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka)

Captain of the Indian team: Yash Dhull

 

21. Best Marching Contingent among three services (Popular Choice) in Republic Day 2022 Awards?

1. Indian Navy

2. Indian Air Force

3. Indian Army

4. CISF

Explanation

Republic Day 2022 Awards

Best marching Contingent among three services: Indian Navy

Best Marching Contingent among three services (Popular Choice): Indian Air Force

Best Tableaux Central MinistryDepartments: Ministry of Education and Ministry of Civil Aviation (Joint

winners)

Best Tableaux Central MinistryDepartments (Popular Choice): Ministry of Communication

Department of Posts

Best Marching Contingent among CAPFother auxiliary forces: CISF

Best Marching Contingent among CAPFother auxiliary forces (Popular Choice):

CRPF Best State Tableaux: 1. Uttar Pradesh; 2. Karnataka; 3. Meghalaya

Best State Tableaux (Popular Choice): Maharashtra

 

22. The 20th edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between Indian and French Navies conducted in

the Arabian Sea from 30 Mar – 03 Apr 22 is named

1. VARUNA

2. EX-DUSTLIK

3. LAMITIYE-2022

4. EX Dharma Guardian-2022

Explanation

The 20th edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between Indian and French Navies conducted in

the Arabian Sea from 30 Mar – 03 Apr 22 is named – VARUNA

The 3rd edition of joint training exercise between Indian and Uzbekistan armies, to be

conducted at Yangiarik, Uzbekistan from 22 to 31 March 2022 – EX-DUSTLIK

The 9th Joint Military Exercise between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF)

to be conducted at Seychelles Defence Academy (SDA), Seychelles from 22 March to 31 March

22 is named – LAMITIYE-2022

The ninth edition of India - Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime Exercise conducted at Visakhapatnam

from 07 Mar to 10 Mar 2022 – SLINEX

The annual exercise between Indian Army and Japanese Ground Self Defence Force held at

Belgaum from 27.02.2022 to 10.03.2022 was named – EX Dharma Guardian-2022

 

23. The Indian cricketer who has become the first player in the world to take 250 wickets in

women's ODIs

1. Mitali Raj

2. Harmanpreet Kaur

3. Jhulan Goswami

4. Navneet Rana

Explanation

The Indian cricketer who has become the first player in the world to take 250 wickets in

women's ODIs – Jhulan Goswami

 

24. The sports organisations which have banned teams and clubs from Russia from participating in

their competitions

1. FIFA

2. UEFA

3. Both

4. None

Explanation

The sports organisations which have banned teams and clubs from Russia from participating in

their competitions – FIFA and UEFA

 

25. KAVACH is related to

1. Indian Air Force

2. Indian Railway

3. Indian Navy

4. Telecommunucation

Explanation

KAVACH

∙ The KAVACH is an indigenously developed ATP system by Research Design and

Standards Organisation (RDSO) in collaboration with Indian industry and trials facilitated

by South Central Railway.

∙ KAVACH is meant to provide protection by preventing trains to pass the signal at Danger

(Red) and avoid collision.

∙ It activates the train braking system automatically if the driver fails to control the train as

per the speed restrictions.

∙ In addition, it prevents collision between two Locomotives equipped with functional

KAVACH system.

∙ The probability of error is 1 in 10,000 years.

Features of KAVACH

1. Prevention of Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD)

2. Continuous update of Movement Authority with display of signal aspects in Driver

Machine Interface (DMI)  Loco Pilot operation cum Indication Panel (LPOCIP) 3.

Automatic Braking for Prevention of Over Speeding

4. Auto Whistling while approaching Level Crossing Gates

5. Prevention of collision between two Locomotives equipped with functional KAVACH

6. SoS Messages during emergency situations

7. Centralized live monitoring of Train movements through Network Monitor System.

 

26. Who got NARI SHAKTI PURASKAR 2021 from Odisha?

1. Sruti Mohapatra

2. Prativa Jena

3. Jayashree Bhuyan

4. Adyasha Rath

Explanation

NARI SHAKTI PURASKAR 2021

# Awardee State

1. Anshul Malhotra Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

2. Batool Begam Jaipur, Rajasthan

3. Kamal Kumbhar Osamanabad, Maharashtra

4. Madhulika Ramteke Rajnandgaon , Chhattisgarh

5. Neena Gupta Kolkata, West Bengal

6. Neerja Madhav Uttar Pradesh

7. Niranjanaben Mukulbhai Kalarthi, Surat, Gujarat

8. Pooja Sharma Gurugram, Haryana

9. Radhika Menon Dharwad, Karnataka

10. Sathupati Prasanna Sree Visakhapatanam, Andhra Pradesh

11. Shobha Gasti Belagavi, Karnataka

12. Sruti Mohapatra Bhubaneswar, Odisha

13. Tage Rita Takhe Subansiri, Arunachal Pradesh

14. Thara Rangaswamy Chennai, Tamil Nadu

 

26. The first recipient of Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award instituted in the memory of legendary singer, Sushri

Lata Mangeshkar

1. Shri Narendra Modi

2. Amit Saha

3. Brajesh Thakur

4. Rajnath Singh

Explanation

The first recipient of Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award instituted in the memory of legendary singer, Sushri

Lata Mangeshkar – Shri Narendra Modi

 

27. The US business magnate who has taken over social media platform Twitter for USD 44 billion

1. magnate Elon Musk

2. Mark Zuckerberg

3. Zeff Bezos

4. Bill Gates

Explanation

The US business magnate who has taken over social media platform Twitter for USD 44 billion – Elon Musk

 

28. The mission launched by Indian Navy for transhipment of critical medical aid to Sri Lanka is named

1. Mission Sagar IX

2. Mission Sagar x

3. Mission Sagar XI

4. Mission Sagar XII

Explanation

The mission launched by Indian Navy for transhipment of critical medical aid to Sri Lanka is named – Mission

Sagar IX

 

29. The European country which has become the first in the world to suspend its vaccination campaign citing high vaccination rate and reduction in number of new infections 

1. Denmark

2. Switzerland

3. Netherland

4. Finland

Explanation

The European country which has become the first in the world to suspend its vaccination campaign citing high vaccination rate and reduction in number of new infections - Denmark

 

30. The country which has been suspended from United Nations Human Rights Council by a resolution which was

adopted with 93 votes in favour, 24 against and 58 abstentions, including India

1. Russia

2. Ukraine

3. Israel

4. Saudi Arabia

Explanation

The country which has been suspended from United Nations Human Rights Council by a resolution which was

adopted with 93 votes in favour, 24 against and 58 abstentions, including India – Russia

 

31. The theme of World Immunization Week observed from 24 to 30 April 2022 (last week of April)

1. Long Life for All

2. Vaccine for all

3. Vaccine for life

4. Prevention is the best cure

Explanation

The theme of World Immunization Week observed from 24 to 30 April 2022 (last week of April) – Long Life for

All

 

32. The environment awareness mascot launched by the Govt to spread mass awareness about how adoption of

small changes in our lifestyle can play a big role in environment sustainability is named

1. Prakriti

2. Maitri

3. Bharat Bhagya Vidhata

4. Alliance Air

Explanation

The airlines which has launched the first commercial flight of made-in-India Dornier-228 between Dibrugarh

and Pasighat – Alliance Air

The name given to a tulip breed to symbolize the special and enduring friendship between India and the

Netherlands, during the Indian President's visit to Keukenhof Tulip Park in Amsterdam – Maitri

The environment awareness mascot launched by the Govt to spread mass awareness about how adoption of

small changes in our lifestyle can play a big role in environment sustainability is named – Prakriti

The Red Fort Festival organised from 25 Mar to 03 April 2022 by the Union Culture Ministry and Dalmia Bharat

Group was named – Bharat Bhagya Vidhata

 

33. Host country for 2022 ICC Women's World Cup

1. South Africa

2. New Zealand

3. Australia

4. England

Explanation

2022 ICC Women's World Cup

Held from 04 March 2022 to 03 April 2022

Host: New Zealand

Teams: 8 namely Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and West Indies

Winners: Australia (7th title)

Runners-up: England

Player of the Series: Alyssa Healy (Australia)

Most runs: Alyssa Healy (509)

Most wickets: Sophie Ecclestone (21) (England)

Venue of the final match: Christchurch

 

34.  Which of the Following is not correctly matched?

1.  Falguni Nayyar- Nyka

2. Radha Vembu -Zoho

3.  Kiran Mazumdar Shaw -Biocon

1. 1 & 2

 

2. 1& 3

3. 2&3

4. None

Correct answer

None

Explanation

Hurun Richest Self-Made Women in the World 2022

Indian women in the list

# Name Company

10. Falguni Nayyar Nyka

25. Radha Vembu Zoho

26. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Biocon

 

35. The Indian wildlife conservationist and snow leopard expert who has been awarded the prestigious Whitley Gold Award 2022

1. Dr. Charu Datt Mishra

2. Dr. Aditys Prasad Dash

3. Rajendra Rathore

4. Nirlipta Modi

Explanation

The Indian wildlife conservationist and snow leopard expert who has been awarded the prestigious

Whitley Gold Award 2022 – Dr. Charu Datt Mishra

 

36. KK, The well-known playback singer of songs in number of languages who passed away on 31 May 2022. KK stands for?

1. Krishnakumar Kunnath

2. Krismachari Kunnet

3. Kailash Kaibarthya

4. Krishna Kapoor

Explanation

The well-known playback singer of songs in number of languages who passed away on 31 May 2022 – KK

(Krishnakumar Kunnath)

 

37. Dr. Rajat Kumar Kar Was related to which field?

1. Culture

2. Education

3. Sports

4. Social Service

Correct answer

Culture

Explanation

The noted Culture Specialist and Padma Shri (2021) recipient from Odisha who passed away on 08 May

2022 – Dr. Rajat Kumar Kar

 

38. The wrestler who has been banned for life by the Wrestling Federation of India for violence

against the referee in CWG trials

1. Satender Malik

2. Ken Ghosh

3. Satyapal Phagot

4. Shakshi Malick

Explanation

The Indian wrestler who has been banned for life by the Wrestling Federation of India for violence

against the referee in CWG trials – Satender Malik

 

39. Venue of 24th Summer Deaflympics 2021

1. Paris

2. NewYork

3. Caxias do Sul

4. Santiago

Explanation

24th Summer Deaflympics 2021

Held from: 01 May to 15 May 2022

Venue: Caxias do Sul (Brazil)

Motto: Sports comes from our hearts

 

40. Basic intention behind the lunch of Amrit Sarovar Mission

1. conserve water

2. conserve water for future

3. water for the future

4. Celebrate the Amruta Mahostav

Explanation

Amrit Sarovar Mission

Important points

1. The mission was launched by the Prime Minister on 24th April 2022 with a view to conserve

water for the future

2. The Mission is aimed at developing and rejuvenating 75 water bodies in each district of the

country as a part of celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

3. In total, it would lead to creation of 50,000 water bodies of a size of about an Acre or more. 4. Six

ministriesdepartments namely - Dept of Rural Development, Department of land resources,

Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Department of Water resources, Ministry of

Panchayati Raj, Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate changes would be involved in

implementing this mission.

5. Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Application and Geo-informatics(BISAG-N) has been

engaged as Technical partner for the Mission.

6. The Mission Amrit Sarovar is to be completed by 15th August 2023.

7. Local freedom fighter, their family members, Martyr’s family members, Padma Awardee and

citizens of the local area wherein an Amrit Sarovar is to be constructed, will be engaged at all

stages.

8. On every 15th August, National Flag hoisting will be organised on every Amrit Sarovar site. 9.

So far, 12,241 sites are finalised for construction of Amrit Sarovarsby StatesDistricts, out of

which works has started on 4,856 Amrit Sarovars.

10. India's first Amrit Sarovar was inaugurated in Patwai, Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) on 13 May 2022

by the Union Minister Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.

 

41. Venue of the QUAD SUMMIT 2022

1. Tokyo

2. New Delhi

3. Paris

4. Canberra

Explanation

QUAD SUMMIT 2022

Venue: Tokyo

Date: 24 May 2022

Attended by: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India,

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan, and President Joe Biden of the United States

Highlights of the Joint Statement issued at the end of the Summit.

1. Steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient. Ukraine:

Strong resolve to maintain peace and stability in the region.

2. ASEAN: Reaffirm unwavering support for ASEAN unit and centrality.

3. KOREA: Reaffirm commitment to the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula,

consistent with United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs).

4. MYANMAR: Remain deeply concerned by the crisis in Myanmar, which has caused grave

humanitarian suffering and posed challenges to regional stability.

5. TERRORISM: Condemn unequivocally terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and

manifestations and reiterate that there can be no justification for acts of terror on any grounds

whatsoever.

6. COVID-19 and Global Health Security: Commit, as members of the Group of Friends of UHC, to

take global leadership to further strengthen and reform the global health architecture for

enhancing PPR and promoting UHC in the lead up to the UN High Level Meeting on UHC to be

held in 2023. Climate: To steadfastly implement the Paris Agreement and deliver on the

outcomes of COP26.

7. Launch of "Quad Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Package (Q-CHAMP)” with

"mitigation” and "adaptation” as its two themes. Q-CHAMP includes ongoing activities under the

Quad Climate Working Group on: green shipping and ports aiming for a shared green corridor

framework building on each Quad country’s input; clean energy cooperation in clean hydrogen

and methane emissions from the natural gas sector. Cybersecurity: Recognize an urgent need to

take a collective approach to enhancing cybersecurity.

Quad Fellowship: Official launch of the Quad Fellowship, which will bring 100 students from

India, Japan and Australia to the United States each year to pursue graduate degrees in STEM

fields, and is administered by Schmidt Futures. The first class of Quad Fellows will begin their

studies in the third quarter of 2023.

8. Space: Each Quad partner will endeavor to improve public access to Earth observation satellite

data and applications.

9. Maritime Domain Awareness and HADR: Establishment of the "Quad Partnership on

Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) in the Indo-Pacific”. This Partnership will

further strengthen the collaboration to effectively respond to disasters in the region.

 

42. The India-Bangladesh joint military training exercise being conducted at Jashore Military Station in

Bangladesh from 05 June to 16 June 2022 is named

1. Ex Khaan Quest 2022

2. Fujian

3. Ex SAMPRITI-X

4. Ex Mitrashakti-X

Explanation

The aircraft carrier of China with fully indigenous design launched from Shanghai's Jiangnan Shipyard is

named – Fujian

The 14-day multinational peacekeeping exercise featuring participation from 16 countries including

India conducted in Mongolia is named – Ex Khaan Quest 2022

The India-Bangladesh joint military training exercise being conducted at Jashore Military Station in

Bangladesh from 05 June to 16 June 2022 is named – Ex SAMPRITI-X

The Indian Navy ships which were decommissioned after more than 32 years of service at Naval

Dockyard, Mumbai – INS Nishank and Akshay

 

43. Who has the maximum number of Grand Slam Men's Singles titles?

1. Rafael Nadal (Spain)

2. Casper Rudd (Norway)

3. Marcelo Arevalo (El Salvador)

4. Roger Federer( Switzerland)

Explanation

Rafael Nadal has the maximum number of Grand Slam Men's Singles titles i.e.

22.

 

44. Theme: #MoveForPeace is related to which of the following?

1. Olympic Day

2. International Widows Day

3. World Refugee Day

4. International Day of Yoga

Explanation

Olympic Day: 23 June 2022

Designated by: International Olympic Committee

First Observed in: 1948

Theme: #MoveForPeace

Observed to: Celebrate the foundation of the International Olympic Committee at the Sorbonne,

Paris, on 23 June 1894.

 

45. Kourou, French Guiana is related to which of the following?

1. Ariane-V VA257

2. GSAT-24

3. MEASAT-3d

4. All of the Above

 

Explanation

Launch of GSAT-24

Launch date 22 June 2022

Launch station: Kourou, French Guiana

Launch vehicle: Ariane-V VA257

• GSAT-24 is a 4180 kg 24-Ku band communication satellite that provides pan-India coverage for

DTH application requirements.

• The mission was undertaken by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a Govt. of India company under

Department of Space (DoS) as its 1st Demand Driven mission post space reforms. • NSIL has leased

the entire satellite capacity to Ms Tata Play.

• The GSAT-24 has a 15-year mission life.

• MEASAT-3d for the Malaysian operator MEASAT was also launched along with GSAT-24.

 

46. SHRESHTA is launched by which ministry?

1. Education Ministry

2. Ministry of Social Justice

3. Ministry of Tribal Affairs

4. Ministry of Rural Development

Explanation

SHRESHTA

Scheme for Residential Education for Students in Targeted Areas

Launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Objective: to provide quality education and opportunities for even the poorest Scheduled Caste

students.

Eligibility: Students studying in Class 8 or Class 10 whose parental annual income is up to Rs. 2.5 Lakh

per annum, at free of cost from Class 9th to Class 12th

Scheme: A specified number of meritorious SC students (Approx 3000) in States  UTs are selected

through a transparent mechanism of a National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA (NETS), conducted by the

National Testing Agency (NTA).

 

47. The Birth Place of Smt. Draupadi Murmu

1. Talapani

2. Uthikata

3. Sanapadara

4. Uparbeda

 

Explanation

Smt Droupadi Murmu

• 15th President of India

• Assumed office: 25 July 2022

• Born: 20 June 1958

• Place of birth: Uparbeda (Mayurbhanj dist, Odisha)

• Two times MLA in Odisha

• 9th Governor of Jharkhand from 1915 to 1921

 

48. Recipent of Fields Medal 2022

1. Hugo Duminil-Copin (France)

2. June Huh (USA)

3. Maryna Viazovska (Ukraine)

4. All of the Above

 

Explanation

Fields Medal 2022

Awarded to Mathematicians by the International Mathematical Union.

1. Hugo Duminil-Copin (France)

2. June Huh (USA)

3. James Maynard (UK)

4. Maryna Viazovska (Ukraine)

 

49. In World Masters Athletics Championships 2022, Bhagwani Devi Dagar won how many medals for India?

1. 2

2. 1

3. 2

4. 3

 

Correct Answer D

Explanation

World Masters Athletics Championships 2022

Venue: Tampere, Finland

Held from 29 June to 10 July 2022

Medals Tally

# Country Gold Silver Bronze Total

1. Finland 128 131 118 377

2. Germany 76 58 41 175

3. Great Britain 75 46 42 163

36. India 1 1 4 6

• 94-year old Bhagwani Devi Dagar won gold in 100 metres sprint, 1 bronze medal in shot put and 1

bronze in discus throw.

• Former Piravom MLA and CPM veteran MJ Jacob has won two bronze medals for India in 200m

hurdles and 80m hurdles competitions in the men’s M80 category (aged between 80-84)

 

50. Shinzo Abe belongs to which political party?

1. Liberal Democratic Party

2. Conservative party

3. Japan People Party

4. Progressive Republic Party

 

Correct answer

Liberal Democratic Party

Explanation

Shinzo Abe

• 21 September 1954 – 8 July 2022

• Prime Minister of Japan from 26 September 2006 to 26 September 2007 and again from 26

December 2012 to 16 September 2020

• Longest serving Prime Minister of Japan

• Political Party: Liberal Democratic Party

• Cause of death: Assassination

• He has been posthumously awarded Japan's highest decoration The Collar of the Supreme

Order of the Chrysanthemum

Current Affairs Compilation(Question-Answer) From January 2021 to August 2022 for Various Competitive Exams