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Current GK July 2022 Quiz
Question 1) Which among the following states has conducted the first-ever study of blackbucks?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Punjab
C) Haryana
D) Jharkhand
E) Rajasthan
Answer – A) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh has conducted the first-ever study of blackbucks along a length of islands in the Godavari between Dowleswaram and Yanam.
Question 2) Who among the following persons has released the book “BEYOND THE MISTY VEIL”, temple tales of Uttarakhand?
A) Pushkar Singh Dhami
B) Narendra Modi
C) Aradhana Johri
D) Gurmit Singh
E) None of these
Answer – A) Pushkar Singh Dhami
Explanation:
Uttarakhand CM, Mr. Pushkar Singh Dhami recently unveiled the book “BEYOND THE MISTY VEIL”, temple tales of Uttarakhand. “BEYOND THE MISTY VEIL” has been written by Ms Aradhana Johri (Sr. IAS officer).
Question 3) Who among the following persons has been appointed as a member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?
A) Amardeep Singh Bhinder
B) Yogesh Kumar Joshi
C) Raj Shukla
D) Satinder Kumar Saini
E) None of these
Answer – C) Raj Shukla
Explanation:
Mr. Raj Shukla was recently appointed as a member of UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
Question 4) Which among the following states has become the first state to have its own internet service?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Punjab
C) Kerala
D) Jharkhand
E) Rajasthan
Answer – C) Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala has become the first state to have its own internet service.
Question 5) Who among the following persons has won the 41st Villa De Benasque International Chess Open in Spain.?
A) Rahul Srivastava
B) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
C) Dommaraju Gukesh
D) Anish Giri
E) Aravindh Chithambaram Veerappan
Answer – E) Aravindh Chithambaram Veerappan
Explanation:
The winner of the 41st Villa De Benasque International Chess Open in Spain – Indian Grand Master, Aravindh Chithambaram Veerappan
Question 6) Which among the following states has launched a new scheme named ‘Earn with Learn’?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Punjab
C) Haryana
D) Jharkhand
E) Tripura
Answer – E) Tripura
Explanation:
The State government of Tripura has launched a new scheme named ‘Earn with Learn’ to bring back school dropped out students following the outbreak of Covid-19.
Tripura:
Capital: Agartala
Governor: Satyadev Narayan Arya
Chief Minister: Manik Saha
Question 7) Which among the following cities will become the “Cultural and Tourism Capital” of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) for 2022-23?
A) Ayodhya
B) Haridwar
C) Varanasi
D) Mathura
E) None of these
Answer – C) Varanasi
Explanation:
Varanasi will become the “Cultural and Tourism Capital” of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) for 2022-23.
Question 8) India has secured ____ rank among a total of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index, 2022, released by the World Economic Forum.
A) 130th
B) 120th
C) 135th
D) 145th
E) None of these
Answer – C) 135th
Explanation:
India has secured 135th rank among a total of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index, 2022, released by the World Economic Forum.
World Economic Forum:
Headquarters: Cologny, Switzerland
Founder: Klaus Schwab
Chairperson: Børge Brende
Founded: January 1971
Question 9) “Jyothi Surekha Vennam” is associated with _____
A) Fencing
B) Archery
C) Badminton
D) Boxing
E) None of these
Answer – B) Archery
Explanation:
Abhishek Verma and Jyothi Surekha Vennam have won bronze in archery at the World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
Question 10) The National Road Transport Institute(NRTI) in ___ will be upgraded to a central university and will be known as the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Punjab
C) Haryana
D) Jharkhand
E) Gujarat
Answer – E) Gujarat
Explanation:
The National Road Transport Institute(NRTI) in Gujarat will be upgraded to a central university and will be known as the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
Gujarat:
Capital: Gandhinagar
Governor: Acharya Devvrat
Chief minister: Bhupendrabhai Patel
Question 11) India has secured 22 medals in Asian U20 Wrestling Championships in _____
A) Qatar
B) Bahrain
C) Kuwait
D) Oman
E) None of these
Answer – B) Bahrain
Explanation:
India has secured 22 medals in Asian U20 Wrestling Championships in Manama, Bahrain.
Bahrain:
Capital: Manama
Currency: Bahraini dinar
Question 12) Which among the following states has become the first state in India to implement New Education Policy(NEP) at pre-primary level?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Punjab
C) Haryana
D) Jharkhand
E) Uttarakhand
Answer – E) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to implement New Education Policy(NEP) at pre-primary level.
Uttarakhand:
Capitals: Dehradun (Winter), Gairsain (Summer)
Governor: Gurmit Singh
Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
Question 13) Jahnavi Dangeti has become the youngest to complete the Analog Astronaut Training Centre(AATC) at _____in Poland.
A) Warsaw
B) Krakow
C) Wrocław
D) Poznań
E) None of these
Answer – B) Krakow
Explanation:
Jahnavi Dangeti has become the youngest to complete the Analog Astronaut Training Centre(AATC) at Krakow in South Poland.
Question 14) Which among the following states has been named by TIME magazine among the 50 extraordinary destinations to explore in its list of the World’s Greatest Places of 2022.
A) Haryana
B) Karnataka
C) Kerala
D) Arunachal Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Kerala
Explanation:
World’s Greatest Places of 2022 by Time Magazine – Kerala and Ahmedabad.
Kerala:
Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
Chief Minister: Pinarayi Vijayan
Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan
Question 15) Who among the following players has become the first captain in cricket history to win 13 straight T20Is.?
A) Aaron Finch
B) Jos Buttler
C) Rohit Sharma
D) Kane Williamson
E) None of these
Answer – C) Rohit Sharma
Explanation:
Rohit Sharma has become the first captain in cricket history to win 13 straight T20Is.
Question 16) India’s first e-waste eco park will be developed in Delhi’s ______
A) Khera Kalan
B) Holambi Kalan
C) Subzi Mandi
D) Narela
E) None of these
Answer – B) Holambi Kalan
Explanation:
India’s first e-waste eco park – Holambi Kalan, Delhi
Question 17) The “Nelson Mandela International Day” is observed on ______
A) 14 July
B) 17 July
C) 18 July
D) 12 July
E) 16 July
Answer – C) 18 July
Explanation:
“Nelson Mandela International Day” – 18 July
Question 18) The “World Day for International Justice” is observed on ______
A) 14 July
B) 17 July
C) 15 July
D) 12 July
E) 16 July
Answer – B) 17 July
Explanation:
“World Day for International Justice” – 17 July
Question 19) The “International Moon Day” is observed on _____
A) 14 July
B) 17 July
C) 20 July
D) 12 July
E) 16 July
Answer – C) 20 July
Explanation:
“International Moon Day” – 20 July
Question 20) The “World Chess Day” is observed on _____
A) 14 July
B) 17 July
C) 20 July
D) 13 July
E) 16 July
Answer – C) 20 July
Explanation:
“World Chess Day” – 20 July
Question 21) The 13th Petersburg Climate Dialogue has begun in ______
A) Russia
B) Belgium
C) Austria
D) Germany
E) Ukraine
Answer – D) Germany
Explanation:
The 13th Petersburg Climate Dialogue has begun in Germany.
Question 22) Which among the following ports has become the first 100 per cent Landlord Major Port of India having all berths being operated on PPP model?
A) Deendayal Port Trust
B) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
C) Paradip Port Authority
D) Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust
E) V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust
Answer – B) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust has become the first 100 per cent Landlord Major Port of India having all berths being operated on PPP model.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust – Navi Mumbai – Maharashtra
Question 23) Ranil Wickremesinghe has become the _____ President of Sri Lanka.
A) 8th
B) 7th
C) 6th
D) 9th
E) None of these
Answer – D) 9th
Explanation:
Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in recently as the 9th Sri Lankan President.
Question 24) Which among the following states has topped in the “India Innovation Index 2021” in Major States Category?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Punjab
C) Kerala
D) Jharkhand
E) Karnataka
Answer – E) Karnataka
Explanation:
India Innovation Index 2021:
Karnataka – Major States Category
Manipur – North East and Hill states category
Chandigarh – Union Territories and City States category
Question 25) According to the latest Henley Passport Index from Henley & Partners, India has secured ______ rank on the list of the world’s most powerful passports in 2022.
A) 86th
B) 87th
C) 88th
D) 89th
E) 85th
Answer – B) 87th
Explanation:
According to the latest Henley Passport Index from Henley & Partners, India has secured 87th rank on the list of the world’s most powerful passports in 2022.
Question 26) Which among the following has become the first tech firm to obtain captive 5G spectrum directly?
A) Infosys
B) Wipro
C) L&T Technology Services
D) HCL Technologies
E) None of these
Answer – C) L&T Technology Services
Explanation:
L&T Technology Services Limited(LTTS) has become the first tech firm to obtain captive 5G spectrum directly.
Question 27) India has signed MoU with____for the reintroduction of cheetahs after seven decades.
A) Somalia
B) Namibia
C) Sudan
D) Kenya
E) None of these
Answer – B) Namibia
Explanation:
India has signed MoU with Namibia for the reintroduction of cheetahs after 7 decades.
The Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh is likely to receive the first tranche of eight cheetahs by August 15. India is also expected to get 12 cheetahs from South Africa.
Question 28) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the MD of RattanIndia Power?
A) Parameshwaran Iyer
B) Tapan Kumar Deka
C) Ruchira Kamboj
D) Brijesh Gupta
E) Nitin Gupta
Answer – D) Brijesh Gupta
Explanation:
Brijesh Gupta has been appointed as the MD of RattanIndia Power.
Question 29) Which among the following institutes has received the Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institute Award 2021?
A) NAARM
B) CCS NIAM
C) MANAGE
D) PJTSAU
E) None of these
Answer – A) NAARM
Explanation:
The 2021 Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institute Award has been bestowed upon NAARM.
NAARM :
The National Academy of Agricultural Research Mgmt. is a national-level Natural Resource Service training institute for ARS cadre situated in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Question 30) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the new BCCI Ethics officer?
A) Uday Lalit
B) Vineet Saran
C) N. V. Ramana
D) Ranjan Gogoi
E) K. K. Venugopal
Answer – B) Vineet Saran
Explanation:
Mr. Vineet Saran was recently appointed BCCI Ethics officer.
Question 31) Which among the following states has introduced the first digital Lok Adalat in the country?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Punjab
C) Kerala
D) Rajasthan
E) Karnataka
Answer – D) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The state government of Rajasthan has introduced the first digital Lok Adalat in the country.
Question 32) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the Director (Technical) of Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC Limited)?
A) Parameshwaran Iyer
B) Tapan Kumar Deka
C) Ruchira Kamboj
D) Brijesh Gupta
E) V.K. Singh
Answer – E) V.K. Singh
Explanation:
Shri. V.K.Singh has been appointed as the Director(Technical) of Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC Limited)
Question 33) Who among the following persons has won the Singapore Open Super 500 trophy?
A) Wang Zhi Yi
B) PV Sindhu
C) Carolina Marin
D) Tai Tzu-ying
E) None of these
Answer – B) PV Sindhu
Explanation:
Indian Badminton Player, PV Sindhu has won the Singapore Open Super 500 trophy.
Question 34) The 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in ____
A) USA
B) UK
C) Australia
D) Brazil
E) None of these
Answer – A) USA
Explanation:
The venue of 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games – Los Angeles, United States of America(USA)
Question 35) Who among the following persons has been named as the next MD & CEO of NSE?
A) Parameshwaran Iyer
B) Tapan Kumar Deka
C) Ruchira Kamboj
D) Brijesh Gupta
E) Ashish Kumar Chauhan
Answer – E) Ashish Kumar Chauhan
Explanation:
Shri. Ashish Kumar Chauhan has been named as the next MD & CEO of National Stock Exchange(NSE).
Question 36) Which among the following airports will become the country’s first carbon-neutral airport?
A) Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport
B) Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
C) Veer Savarkar International Airport
D) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
E) None of these
Answer – B) Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Explanation:
The country’s first carbon-neutral airport – Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (Leh, Ladakh)
Question 37) Which among the following companies has unveiled the country’s first indigenously developed lithium-ion cell?
A) Hero Electric
B) Ampere Vehicles
C) Ola Electric
D) Pure EV
E) None of these
Answer – C) Ola Electric
Explanation:
India’s 1st indigenously made lithium-ion cell was unveiled recently by Ola Electric.
Question 38) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the Chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)?
A) Parameshwaran Iyer
B) Manoj Kumar
C) Ruchira Kamboj
D) Brijesh Gupta
E) Ashish Kumar Chauhan
Answer – B) Manoj Kumar
Explanation:
Mr. Manoj Kumar was appointed recently as Chairman of Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
Question 39) India’s 1st elevated urban expressway “Dwarka” is going to be operational by _____
A) 2023
B) 2024
C) 2026
D) 2025
E) None of these
Answer – A) 2023
Explanation:
By 2023, India’s 1st elevated urban expressway “Dwarka” is going to be operational.
Question 40) Which among the following persons was recently named as the ICC Player of the month for June 2022?
A) Jos Buttler
B) Jonny Bairstow
C) Joe Root
D) James Anderson
E) None of these
Answer – B) Jonny Bairstow
Explanation:
Jonny Bairstow(England) – The Men’s Player of the Month.
Marizanne Kapp(South Africa) – The Women’s Player of the Month.
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