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Weekly Current Affairs

4th September – 10th September 2022
 04-09-2022 Current Affairs Quiz
1) According to the property consultant Cushman & Wakefield report titled,
Tech Cities which city tops the report from India?

a) Pune b) Mumbai c) Indore d) Bangalore

Answer: D

Explanation: Bengaluru leads India with 2.3 lakh tech jobs created in the last fiscal
Bengaluru ranks second after Beijing on the list of top technology hubs in the Asia-
Pacific region, according to property consultant Cushman & Wakefield. The report has
identified "Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Delhi as the top technology hubs in the
APAC region after Beijing.

2) Who commissions India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in Kochi?

a) Ram Nath Kovind b) Droupadi Murmu c) Narendra Modi d) Rajnath Singh

Answer: C

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned the country's first-ever

indigenous aircraft carrier, the INS Vikrant. Prime Minister Modi commissioned the
carrier, built at a cost of ₹20,000 crore. The warship and its commissioning ceremony,
which took place at the Cochin Shipyard in Kerala's Kochi.

Static Points:
Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister and also in charge of - Ministry of Personnel,
Public Grievances, & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space,
All important policy issues, and All other portfolios not allocated to any Minister.
Constituency - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

3) Which bank partners with ADB to promote supply chain finance solution in
India?

a) Canara Bank b) IndusInd Bank c) HDFC Bank d) ICICI Bank

Answer: B

Explanation: IndusInd Bank and ADB collaborate: IndusInd Bank, a private lender,
announced a partnership with the Asian Development Bank to support and promote
supply chain finance solutions in India. The Bank has entered into a partial guarantee
programmer with ADB with an initial outlay of USD 70 million (Rs.560 crore), exclusively
towards promoting Supply Chain Finance solutions in India.

Static Points: IndusInd Bank CEO: Sumant Kathpalia Headquarters: Mumbai

Tagline - We Make You Feel Richer

4) Reliance Industries Limited conducted its ____ annual general meeting in 2022.

a) 40th b) 45th c) 50th d) 55th

Answer: B

Explanation: Reliance Industries Limited will hold its 45th Annual General Meeting
(AGM). The AGM will be conducted via video conferencing for the third consecutive
year. RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani is expected to make a slew of announcements. In
2021, the company announced the launch of the JioPhone Next and the company's
entry into the green energy sector with a budget of Rs 75,000 crore.

Static Points:
Reliance Industries Limited Founder: Dhirubhai Ambani, Headquarters: Mumbai

5) India overtakes UK to become World's _____ biggest economy.

a) 1st b) 3rd c) 5th d) 7th

Answer: C

Explanation: India has overtaken the U.K. to become the world's fifth-largest economy
and is now behind only the US, China, Japan and Germany, according to IMF projections.
A decade back, India was ranked 11th among the large economies while the U.K. was at
the fifth position. With India being the world's fastest growing major economy, its lead
over the U.K. will widen in the next few years.

6) Blue Energy Motors launched India's 1st LNG-Fuelled green truck in which
city?

a) Pune b) Mumbai c) Indore d) Bangalore

Answer: A

Explanation: Blue Energy Motors launched India's first Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)
fuelled green truck manufacturing facility at Chakan in Pune. According to the company,
it will produce LNG-fuelled, long-haul, heavy-duty trucks at the facility with the 5,528
4x2 tractor model as the first vehicle to be rolled out of the plant.
7) TBI director Lucy Hayter launches generation global programme in which
states?

a) Tamil Nadu & Telangana b) Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu

c) Odisha & Andhra Pradesh d) Telangana & Odisha

Answer: B

Explanation: London-based Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and Canadian NGO
Children Believe have jointly launched a ‘Generation Global Programme’ for schools and
colleges in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, at the Zilla Parishad High School. The
initiative was aimed at transforming the mindset of school and college students in the
age group of 13 to 17 years, and to make them ‘global citizens’.

8) Which bank launches pilot project for digitization of lending under kisan
credit card scheme in Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu?

a) RBI b) SBI c) ADB d) PNB

Answer: A

Explanation: Reserve Bank has decided to launch pilot projects to digitise Kisan Credit
Card in Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Based on the learnings from the pilot, it is
planned to expand the digitalisation of KCC lending to other districts in these two states
and gradually across the country, the RBI said in a statement.

9) Indian Army contingent participates in exercise Vostok-2022 in which

country?

a) Russia b) Ukraine c) Germany d) Canada

Answer: A

Explanation: An Indian Army contingent comprising troops from 7/8 Gorkha Rifles is
participating in the multilateral strategic and command exercise 'Vostok-2022' which
commenced at the training grounds of the eastern military district in Russia. The exercise
also includes participation by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army.

10) India UAV ecosystem gets World's largest drone fund investment of up to
USD ____ million.

a) 44 b) 27 c) 35 d) 40

Answer: D
Explanation: Japan-based $170 million Drone Fund (DF) — one of the world’s largest
dedicated VCs for promoting unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ecosystem — intends to
invest upto $40 million in Indian companies working in the sector. It has tied up with
drone major Aerodyne India group to invest in the latter’s manufacturing facilities and
also to select other local firms.

05-09-2022 Current Affairs Quiz

1) IMF agrees to provide 2.9bn to which country to help the island nation
overcome its worst economic crisis?

a) Pakistan b) Japan c) Bangladesh d) Sri Lanka

Answer: D

Explanation: International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to provide a 2.9 billion
dollar extended facility to Sri Lanka for a four-year period, with conditions on debt
restructuring and action on corruption. The move comes after a week-long discussion
between IMF and Sri Lankan authorities. The new extended facility will support Sri
Lanka's program to restore macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability.

2) Which bank has signed an agreement with the NMDFC for the development of
financial accounting software and mobile application?

a) Axis Bank b) HDFC Bank c) ICICI Bank d) Yes Bank

Answer: C

Explanation: The National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC)

announced that it had entered into an agreement with ICICI Bank for the creation of
mobile applications and financial accounting software. ICICI Bank will design, develop
and deploy the application for NMDFC, provide source code and executable database
information among others.

3) United States announced hosting ____ edition US-Pacific Island Countries

Summit.

a) 1st b) 2nd c) 3rd d) 4th

Answer: A

Explanation: President Biden will host the first ever U.S.- Pacific Island Country Summit,
which will be held in Washington, D.C. The Summit will demonstrate the United States’
deep and enduring partnership with Pacific Island countries and the Pacific region that
is underpinned by shared history, values, and people-to-people ties.

4) When was International Day of Charity is observed?

a) 6th September b) 5th September c) 3rd September d) 4th September

Answer: B

Explanation: The International Day of Charity is observed on September 5. On this day,

philanthropic and humanitarian efforts of any kind are honored. September 5 was
chosen to celebrate the day because it is Mother Teresa’s death anniversary. She
devoted her life for charity and helping people in need.

5) Which bank issues new guidelines on digital lending to protect borrowers?

a) RBI b) SBI c) ADB d) PNB

Answer: A

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India announced the guidelines on digital lending.
The central bank has given regulated entities (RE) till November 30th to put in place
adequate systems and processes to ensure that ‘existing digital loans’ comply with fresh
lending guidelines. The new norms are applicable to both ‘existing customers availing
fresh loans’ and to ‘new customers getting onboarded’.

6) UIDAI tops among all Ministries and Departments in resolving Public

Grievances during ____.

a) June 2022 b) July 2022 c) August 2022 d) September 2022

Answer: C

Explanation: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has topped amongst all
Ministries/ Departments for resolving Public Grievances in the ranking report
published by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)
for the month of August 2022.

7) The first edition of the “World Health Summit for Pride of Homoeopathic held
in which city?

a) Dubai b) Paris c) London d) Berlin

Answer: A
Explanation: The first edition of “World Health Summit for Pride of Homoeopathy” was
held in Dubai on August 29, Monday, with the theme “Diseases caused by climate
change and global warming”. The summit aimed to educate and promote a
homoeopathic system of medicine, drugs, and practices. The summit was organised by
Burnett Homoeopathy Pvt Limited which deals with homoeopathic dilutions, mother
tincture, and others.

8) Starbucks has appointed its new Indian-origin Chief Executive Officer ______.

a) Abhay Kumar Singh b) Uday Sakharam Nirgudkar

c) Biswajit Basu d) Laxman Narasimhan

Answer: D

Explanation: The coffee giant Starbucks has appointed its new Indian-origin Chief
Executive Officer, Laxman Narasimhan. He will join Starbucks on October 1, after
replacing Howard Schultz who will continue as interim chief until April 2023. The 55-
years-old Indian, Narasimhan, has served as chief executive of Lysol and Enfamil baby
formula, UK-based Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC.

9) Who has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC?

a) Gurdeep Singh b) Yamuna Kumar Chaubey

c) Praveer Sinha d) T. V. Narendran

Answer: B

Explanation: Yamuna Kumar Chaubey takes over as Chairman and Managing Director
of NHPC for three months beginning September 1. He succeeded Abhay Kumar Singh.
Chaubey is currently Director (Technical) in NHPC & has been given additional charge
of the post of CMD for a period of 3 months till a regular incumbent joins the post.

10) Govt to set up country’s first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary in ____ to boost Astro
tourism

a) Ladakh b) Jammu and Kashmir c) Delhi d) Punjab

Answer: A

Explanation: India's first-ever 'night sky sanctuary' will be set up within the next three
months in Hanle, Ladakh. The first-of-its-kind initiative by the Indian government will
boost astro-tourism in the country. The new project will be one of the world's highest-
located sites for optical, infrared, and gamma-ray telescopes.
 06-09-2022 Current Affairs Quiz
1) Which bank named Krishnan Sankarasubramaniam as new MD & CEO?

a) City Union Bank b) Tamilnad Mercantile Bank

c) Canara Bank d) Punjab National Bank

Answer: B

Explanation: The Tuticorin-based Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) Ltd has announced
the appointment of Krishnan Sankarasubramaniam as the Managing Director and CEO
with effect for three years. His appointment was approved by the Reserve Bank of India
(RBI). He was also Executive Secretary to the Board of Indian Bank. He is also a Certified
Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB).

Static Points: Tamilnad Mercantile Bank CEO: K V Rama Moorthy

Headquarters: Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India

2) Which institute join to Inspire Institute of Sports for innovative boxing

analytics software?

a) IIT Bombay b) IIT Delhi c) IIT Kanpur d) IIT Madras

Answer: D

Explanation: IIT Madras joins Inspire Institute of Sports: IIT Madras researchers and
Inspire Institute of Sports in Karnataka have joined forces to create the analytics
platform “Smartboxer.” To boost India’s boxing medal total at the 2024 Olympics,
advanced boxing analytics software is being created. It will use wearable sensors and
cameras with Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities to deliver feedback and performance
evaluations.

3) Which state govt disburses Rs 869 crore for farmers under KALIA scheme?

a) Assam b) Bihar c) Odisha d) Gujarat

Answer: C

Explanation: Odisha government distributed ₹869 crore to 41.85 state farmers under
the Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme and
assured them of additional aid for crop losses due to floods in the state. ₹2000 each
was directly transferred to the bank accounts of 41 lakh farmers and 85,000 landless
farmers under the KALIA Scheme.
Static Points: Odisha Capital: Bhubaneswar, Governor: Ganeshi Lal
Chief Minister: Naveen Patnaik

4) Who has been appointed as new chairman and managing director of Shipping
Corporation of India Ltd?

a) Manoj Jain b) Nalin Singhal c) Binesh Kumar Tyagi d) Soma Mondal

Answer: C

Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has signed off on the
proposal to appoint Captain Binesh Kumar Tyagi as the new chairman and managing
director of Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. The Shipping Corporation of India is a
government corporation that operates and manages vessels servicing both national and
international lines. The appointment is for five years from the date of assumption of
charge of the post.

5) Who launched 36th National Games Anthem and mascot in Ahmedabad?

a) Amit Shah b) Nitish Kumar c) Nitin Gadkari d) Anurag Thakur

Answer: A

Explanation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched the mascot and the anthem
for the 36th National Games at Trans Stadia in Ahmedabad. The mascot is named ‘Savaj’
which means cub in Gujarati. The anthem for the national games is based on the theme
of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. The National Games are going to be organized from
29th September 2022 to 12th October 2022.

6) Which state has launched the Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme?

a) Meghalaya b) Rajasthan c) Assam d) Kerala

Answer: A

Explanation: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the state's "Progress"
scheme aims to ensure that the farmers earn a sustainable livelihood through different
livestock farming activities. Launching the ambitious flagship programme for the
farmers - "Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme" under National Livestock Mission at Byrnihat
in Ri-Bhoi district.

Static Points: Meghalaya Capital: Shillong, Governor: Satya Pal Malik

Chief Minister: Conrad Sangma
7) Which state gets 29th district in the form of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh
Chowki?

a) Gujarat b) Chhattisgarh c) Jharkhand d) Assam

Answer: B

Explanation: Chief Minister Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated Mohla-Manpur-

Ambagarh Chowki as the 29th district of the state. It was carved in the Rajnandgaon
district, which had a large area, and it took almost a full day to reach headquarters,
sometimes as much as 170 kilometers.

Static Points: Chhattisgarh Capital: Raipur, Governor: Anusuiya Uikey

Chief Minister: Bhupesh Baghel

8) India’s first-ever “Night Sky Sanctuary” to be set up in which state/ UT?

a) Sikkim b) Uttarakhand c) Himachal Pradesh d) Ladakh

Answer: D

Explanation: India's first night sky sanctuary will be established in Ladakh in a bid to
boost Astro tourism in the country and attract foreign researchers to work with high-
altitude telescopes in the region. The Department of Science and Technology will set up
the proposed Dark Sky Reserve at Ladakh's Hanle as part of the Changthang Wildlife
Sanctuary.

9) Which state hosted the ‘Conclave of State Science & Technology (S&T)
Ministers’?

a) Gujarat b) Chhattisgarh c) Jharkhand d) Assam

Answer: A

Explanation: The Gujarat Science Conclave of State Science & Technology (S&T)
Ministers to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Science City
Ahmedabad will explore state specific technologies and innovations for adoption and
scaling up through integrated approach with Centre's collaboration. A broad mapping
of priorities, challenges, expectations and technology needs of of each of the states can
be met through collaboration with various S&T depaetments of the centre.

Static Points: Gujarat Capital: Gandhinagar, Governor: Acharya Devvrat

Chief Minister: Bhupendrabhai Patel
10) Which airline joins WEF’s “Clear Skies for Tomorrow” sustainability
campaign?

a) Vistara b) Air India c) SpiceJet d) IndiGo

Answer: D

Explanation: Clear Skies for Tomorrow: IndiGo, the largest airline in the nation,
announced that it has joined a sustainable effort led by the World Economic Forum
(WEF). IndiGo airline has joined the Clear Skies for Tomorrow, India Coalition initiative
as a signatory. A meaningful and proactive path for the industry to achieve carbon-
neutral flying is provided by ‘Clean Skies for Tomorrow’, which was launched in January
2019.

Static Points: IndiGo CEO: Rono Dutta, Headquarters: Gurugram

07-09-2022 Current Affairs Quiz

1) ISRO partnered with which country’s space agency during Bangalore Space
Expo?

a) Australia b) United States c) Europe d) Japan

Answer: A

Explanation: Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Australian Space Agency
(ASA), an entity that is responsible for the development of the country’s commercial
space sector, have decided to intensify their interactions with a view to developing and
growing space technology markets for both India and Australia. Six MoUs signed
between Indian and Australian space start-ups at Bengaluru Space Expo.

Static Points: Australia Capital: Canberra, Prime Minister: Anthony Albanese

Currency: Australian Dollar

2) NITI Aayog to establish how many Atal Tinkering Labs in Jammu & Kashmir?

a) 250 b) 500 c) 750 d) 1000

Answer: B

Explanation: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and NITI Aayog will be establishing more
than 500 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) in Jammu and Kashmir to nurture an innovative
mindset among high school students. ATL is the flagship initiative of the AIM launched
by the Centre to nurture an innovative mindset amongst high school students across
India.

3) Which bank introduces new SMS banking facility for its customers?

a) HDFC Bank b) ICICI Bank c) Axis Bank d) Yes Bank

Answer: A

Explanation: The private sector lender HDFC Bank introduced a new SMS banking
facility for its customers. With the new SMS banking facility, customers can now check
account balances & summaries, apply for loans, manage credit cards, apply for
chequebook requests, generate account statements and more.

4) The Government has approved an Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in which

city?

a) Lucknow b) Pune c) Mumbai d) Indore

Answer: B

Explanation: The government has approved an Electronics Manufacturing Cluster

(EMC) in Pune at a cost of Rs 500 crore. The EMC, which will come up in Ranjangaon
Phase III, will be set up over an area of 297 acres. The proposal, approved by the Ministry
of Electronics and Information Technology, is expected to attract investments of up to
Rs 2,000 crore.

5) Which state government has launched an e-governance portal – “Samarth”?

a) Uttar Pradesh b) Bihar c) Uttarakhand d) Odisha

Answer: C

Explanation: The Uttarakhand education department launched an e-governance portal

“Samarth”. This portal provides all administrative and educational updates including
information about entrance exams, salary structures, and appointments from five state
universities and 140 public schools. The initiative has been taken in a bid to make the
education system more transparent in the state.

Static Points: Uttarakhand Capitals: Dehradun (Winter), Gairsain (Summer)

Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami,Governor: Gurmit Singh
6) ____ has topped among all Ministries and Departments in resolving Public
Grievances for the month of August 2022.

a) UIDAI b) EPFO c) RTO d) CRPF

Answer: A

Explanation: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has topped amongst all
Ministries and Departments for resolving Public Grievances in the ranking report
published by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) for
the month of August 2022. UIDAI is further committed to serve residents of India, and
has been a catalyst for both ease of living and ease of doing business.

7) PM SHRI Yojana, which was launched recently, is associated with which field?

a) Sports b) Education c) Employment d) Transport

Answer: B

Explanation: PM Narendra Modi has announced a new initiative, the development and
upgradation of 14 thousand 500 schools across the country under the Pradhan Mantri
Schools For Rising India (PM-SHRI) Yojana. PM-SHRI schools will become model schools
which will encapsulate the full spirit of the National Education Policy.

8) Which bank have been selected by RBI for the ‘test phase’ of the ‘On Tap’
application facility?

a) HDFC Bank b) ICICI Bank c) Axis Bank d) Yes Bank

Answer: A

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has announced that HDFC Bank (in partnership
with Sweden-based Crunchfish Aktiebolag) and Precision Biometric India Pvt. Ltd has
been selected for the test phase for their ‘offline retail payments’ and ‘InnaIT Key
Solution for Banking’ products under the ‘On Tap’ application facilities.

9) Which Cities have joined the UNESCO Global Network of learning Cities?

a) Indore, Lucknow, and Nilambur b) Pune, Warangal, and Indore

c) Thrissur, Warangal, Pune d) Nilambur, Thrissur, and Warangal

Answer: D

Explanation: The Indian cities Nilambur, & Thrissur from Kerala, and Warangal from
Telangana became the nation’s first entrants in the UNESCO Global Network of Learning
Cities. As per UNESCO, 77 cities from 44 countries across the globe have joined the
UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities.

10) Which state has been set up country’s first Bio-Village, recognized by an
international group?

a) Meghalaya b) Tripura c) Assam d) Telangana

Answer: B

Explanation: Tripura has been lauded for having the first modified bio-village in the
country with the use of eco-friendly technology and assembling livestock, agri and agri-
allied, aqua support and maximum use of non-renewable sources of energy. The
concept of Bio Village 2.0 developed by the state government has been recognized as
one of the best practices to attain sustainable development goals.

Static Points: Tripura Capital: Agartala, Chief minister: Manik Saha

08-09-2022 Current Affairs Quiz

1) Which state has launched the ‘Pudhumai Penn’ scheme?

a) Uttar Pradesh b) Bihar c) Tamil Nadu d) Odisha

Answer: C

Explanation: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has launched the Moovalur
Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance scheme titled ‘Pudhumai Penn’ at
a function in Chennai, in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The
scheme aims to benefit six lakh girls every year and Rs 698 crore has been allocated in
the budget for its implementation.

Static Points: Tamil Nadu Capital: Chennai, Governor: R. N. Ravi

Chief minister: M.K. Stalin

2) Who has released the Blue Transformation Roadmap?

a) Food & Agriculture Organization b) World Wide Fund for Nature

c) Food Corporation of India d) UN Office for Project Services

Answer: A
Explanation: The Conference’s third day, spotlighting the state of the global fishing
industry and the sustainability of aquaculture, featured the launch of the UN Food and
Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture flagship
report. According to FAO, the current demand, and the approach to meeting the needs
of 10 billion people as population grows, are pressuring food systems.

3) Who has won the Malaysian Age Group Rapid Chess Championship?

a) Krishnan Sasikiran b) Nihal Sarin c) S. L. Narayanan d) Anishka Biyani

Answer: D

Explanation: Six-year-old Anishka Biyani has won the gold medal in the Malaysian Age
Group Rapid Chess Championship at Kuala Lumpur. Anishka, a first-grade student of
Dhirubhai Ambani School, achieved the feat in the Under-6 Open category with an
impressive score of four points out of a possible six to clinch the title in the girl’s
category.

4) Which country inaugurated Maitree Super Thermal Power Project, constructed

under India’s concessional financing scheme?

a) Nepal b) Japan c) Sri Lanka d) Bangladesh

Answer: D

Explanation: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who came to India has signed
seven MoU with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on issues related to water sharing,
railways, space, science and judiciary in New Delhi’s Hyderabad House. India is to extend
nearly $9.5 billion to Bangladesh in concessional loans and is taking up several
connectivity projects.

5) India along with which country counter ransomware for 26 nations?

a) US b) Russia c) UK d) Brazil

Answer: C

Explanation: The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and the UK government
jointly conducted the virtual Cyber Security Exercise for 26 countries. The exercise is a
part of the India-led International Counter Ransomware Initiative- Resilience Working
Group, facilitated by the British Aerospace (BAE) Systems.
6) When was International Literacy Day is celebrated?

a) 9th September b) 8th September c) 5th September d) 7th September

Answer: B

Explanation: International Literacy Day (ILD) is celebrated on 8th September every year
all across the globe to make people aware of the meaning and importance of literacy
for individuals and societies. The day was declared by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at
the 14th session of UNESCO's General Conference. This year’s International Literacy Day
will be celebrated worldwide under the theme, “Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces”.

7) On which day World Physical Therapy Day is observed?

a) 9th September b) 8th September c) 5th September d) 7th September

Answer: B

Explanation: World Physical Therapy Day is observed globally on September 8 every

year in order to raise awareness about the contribution of physiotherapists in healthcare
and encourage people to be physically active and ensure good overall health. Every year
a different theme is followed to generate awareness of the topic, and this year, the
theme of ‘Osteoarthritis’ will be followed.

8) The Union Environment Ministry approved the New Coastal Zone

Management Plan for which state?

a) Meghalaya b) Karnataka c) Assam d) Bihar

Answer: B

Explanation: Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change recently approved

the New Coastal Zone Management Plan for Karnataka. Karnataka is the first State in
southern India and only the second state in the country to get the Plan prepared and
approved as per the new Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification.

9) Which bank becomes 1st PSB to go live in new direct tax collection system TIN
2.0?

a) Canara Bank b) Bank of Baroda c) Bank of India d) Federal Bank

Answer: C
Explanation: Bank of India (BOI) has become the first public sector bank to go live on
Income Tax Department's new Direct Tax Collection System Tin 2.0. With this
technological integration of BOI on the TIN 2.0 platform, taxpayers will now get a single
platform for their tax payments as well as the e-filing of tax returns.

10) Which state bags International Travel Award 2023 for Best Destination for
Culture?

a) West Bengal b) Tripura c) Assam d) Telangana

Answer: A

Explanation: West Bengal has been accredited the International Travel Award 2023 for
Best Destination for Culture by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA), an
affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The
Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) is a professional travel writers
organisation established in 1998.

09-09-2022 Current Affairs Quiz

1) Pieter Elbers has been appointed as the CEO of which Airline in September
2022?

a) Air India b) SpiceJet c) IndiGo d) Go First

Answer: C

Explanation: InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) announced that Petrus Johannes Theodorus

Elbers has joined the company as chief executive officer (CEO). Earlier in May 2022, the
board had approved the appointment of Pieter Elbers as chief executive officer of the
company and he will join IndiGo on or before 1 October, 2022.

Static Points: Indigo CEO: Rono Dutt, Headquarters: Gurugram

2) Who has been appointed as the new UK Home Secretary?

a) Ashok Sharma b) Priti Patel c) Rishi Sunak d) Suella Braverman

Answer: D

Explanation: An Indian-origin barrister, was appointed as the UK's new Home Secretary,
succeeding fellow colleague of Indian descent Priti Patel. Braverman was named as the
Home Secretary by newly-appointed Prime Minister Liz Truss. Braverman will be tasked
with projects such as the government’s plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda,
which has faced legal challenges.

3) Which institute join to Inspire Institute of Sports for innovative boxing

analytics software?

a) IIT Kharagpur b) IIT Madras c) IIT Delhi d) IIT Bombay

Answer: B

Explanation: IIT Madras joins Inspire Institute of Sports: IIT Madras researchers and
Inspire Institute of Sports in Karnataka have joined forces to create the analytics
platform “Smartboxer.” To boost India’s boxing medal total at the 2024 Olympics,
advanced boxing analytics software is being created. It will use wearable sensors and
cameras with Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities to deliver feedback and performance
evaluations.

4) Which state of India has been accredited the International Travel Award 2023?

a) West Bengal b) Odisha c) Gujarat d) Uttar Pradesh

Answer: A

Explanation: West Bengal has been accredited the International Travel Award 2023 for
Best Destination for Culture by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA), an
affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The
award will be conferred in Berlin, at the World Tourism and Aviation Leaders' Summit
on March 9, 2023.

5) Healthcare sector in India expected to reach a size of $50 billion by which

year?

a) 2023 b) 2025 c) 2027 d) 2029

Answer: B

Explanation: Healthcare sector in India is expected to grow to reach a size of $50 billion
by 2025. Addressing the 14th CII Global MedTech Summit, Jitendra Singh said, under
PM Modi, healthcare has become more focused on innovation and technology over the
past two years and 80% of healthcare systems are aiming to increase their investment
in digital healthcare tools in coming 5 years.
6) Which state has launched the ‘Pudhumai Penn’ scheme for the girl students?

a) Gujarat b) Karnataka c) Tamil Nadu d) Uttar Pradesh

Answer: C

Explanation: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has launched the Moovalur
Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance scheme titled ‘Pudhumai Penn’ at
a function in Chennai, in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The
Minister distributed debit cards to 694 students belonging to 12 colleges in the district.

Static Points: Tamil Nadu Capital: Chennai, Chief Minister: M. K. Stalin

Governor: R. N. Ravi

7) Who laid the New Coastal Zone Management Plan for Karnataka?

a) Narendra Modi b) Bhupender Yadav c) Droupadi Murmu d) Amit Shah

Answer: A

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for various works worth
Rs 3,800 crore at Goldfinch city in Karnataka. Karnataka is the first State in southern
India and only the second state in the country to get the Plan prepared and approved
as per the new Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification.

8) Who has been appointed as India’s next high commissioner to Canada?

a) Sanjay Kumar Verma b) Pratibha Parkar

c) Gaurav Ahluwalia d) Kishan Dan Dewal

Answer: A

Explanation: Senior diplomat Sanjay Kumar Verma has been appointed as India’s next
high commissioner to Canada. He succeeds Acting High Commissioner Anshuman Gaur.
Verma is a 1988 batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service and is currently the
ambassador of India to Japan. He has also served as Consul General of India in Milan,
Italy.

9) Ni-kshay 2.0 portal, which was launched recently, is associated with which
disease?

a) Cancer b) COVID-19 c) Diabetes d) Tuberculosis

Answer: D
Explanation: Indian President Droupadi Murmu is set to launch the Pradhan Mantri TB
Mukt Bharat Abhiyan ‘Ni-kshay 2.0’ portal. The Union Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare has set a target for eradication of tuberculosis by 2025. Nikshay 2.0 is a digital
platform for community support for the persons with TB.

10) Which country inaugurated Maitree Super Thermal Power Project,

constructed under India’s concessional financing scheme?

a) Bangladesh b) Sri Lanka c) Japan d) Nepal

Answer: A

Explanation: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who came to India has signed
seven MoU with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on issues related to water sharing,
railways, space, science and judiciary in New Delhi’s Hyderabad House. India is to extend
nearly $9.5 billion to Bangladesh in concessional loans and is taking up several
connectivity projects.

10-09-2022 Current Affairs Quiz

1) Which state govt launched rainwater harvesting scheme named ‘CHHATA’?

a) Gujarat b) Odisha c) Assam d) Bihar

Answer: B

Explanation: Odisha government has launched a rainwater harvesting scheme named

‘Community Harnessing and Harvesting Rainwater Artificially from Terrace to Aquifer
(CHHATA). The new scheme was approved by the Cabinet last month. It will be
implemented for a period of five years.

Static Points: Odisha Capital: Bhubaneswar, Governor: Ganeshi Lal

Chief minister: Naveen Patnaik

2) What edition of status report on India’s external debt 2021-22 released?

a) 28th b) 32nd c) 24th d) 34th

Answer: A

Explanation: The Status Report on India’s External Debt 2021-22, issued by the Ministry
of Finance’s Bureau of Economic Affairs, has reached its 28th edition. From the end of
March 2021 to the end of March 2022, India’s external debt climbed by 8.2 % to US$
620.7 billion. 53.2 % of it was projected to be in US dollars, and 31.2 % was anticipated
to be in Indian rupees.

3) When was World Suicide Prevention Day is observed?

a) 8th September b) 9th September c) 10th September d) 11th September

Answer: C

Explanation: World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is commemorated every year with
the aim of creating awareness among people to avoid committing suicide and prevent
it at any cost. Each year on September 10, attention is given to the issue. Awareness is
being raised among people, giving a single message that suicide can be prevented.

4) Vehicle Dispatches Rise up to ____ percent as Chip Supply Improves.

a) 21% b) 31% c) 41% d) 51%

Answer: A

Explanation: Passenger vehicle wholesales in India witnessed a 21 per cent annual

growth in August, riding on improved supplies of semiconductors and festive demand,
according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. As per the latest data
released by industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

5) Which state CM inaugurated India’s longest rubber dam on Falgu River?

a) Gujarat b) Odisha c) Assam d) Bihar

Answer: D

Explanation: Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar has inaugurated India’s longest rubber
dam ‘Gayaji Dam’ on the Falgu River in Gaya. The dam has been built at an estimated
cost of Rs 324 crore. Experts from IIT (Roorkee) were involved with the project. The dam,
aimed at providing uninterrupted water supply to Vishnupad Temple in Gaya
throughout the year.

Static Points: Bihar Capital: Patna, Governor: Phagu Chauhan

Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar
6) India’s first National Electric Freight Platform launched by ____.

a) NITI Aayog b) NABARD c) NDC d) NHRC

Answer: A

Explanation: NITI Aayog, in collaboration with World Resources Institute (WRI), India,
launched the country’s first national electric freight platform – e-FAST India (Electric
Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport – India). Supported by the World
Economic Forum, CALSTART and RMI India, the platform brings different stakeholders
together, from across the freight ecosystem.

Static Points:
NITI Aayog Chairperson: Narendra Modi, Headquarters: New Delhi

7) Pieter Elbers has been appointed as the CEO of which Airline in September
2022?

a) Air India b) SpiceJet c) IndiGo d) Go First

Answer: C

Explanation: InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) announced that Petrus Johannes Theodorus

Elbers has joined the company as chief executive officer (CEO). Earlier in May 2022, the
board had approved the appointment of Pieter Elbers as chief executive officer of the
company and he will join IndiGo on or before 1 October, 2022.

8) Which bank imposes fine on three entities for failing to comply?

a) ADB b) RBI c) SBI d) PNB

Answer: B

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposes fine on three entities including
Industrial Bank of Korea, have received fines from the Reserve Bank for breaking
regulations. The Reserve bank of India announced that Industrial Bank of Korea has been
fined Rs 36 lakh for failing to follow several Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines.

9) UN General Assembly approved ____ to be the global bodies Human Rights

Chief by UN Secretary General.

a) Susan Akram b) Walter Kalin c) Volker Turk d) Katy Long

Answer: C
Explanation: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres nominated Volker Türk, his top policy
chief and the 193-member assembly quickly approved the appointment by consensus
with a bang of the gavel by its acting president, which was followed by a burst of
applause. Mr. Türk will replace Michelle Bachelet of Chile as high commissioner for
human rights, based in Geneva.

10) Lord’s Mark Insurance receives direct insurance broker license by ____.

a) SEBI b) IRDAI c) PFRDA d) TRAI

Answer: B

Explanation: Lords Mark Insurance Broking Private Limited, the insurance division of
Lord’s Mark Industries, has received direct insurance broking license from the Insurance
Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for selling life and general
insurance products. The direct broking license marks Lord’s Mark Industries’ foray into
the insurance space.

Static Points:
IRDAI Chairperson: Debasish Panda
Headquarters: Hyderabad
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