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Common Current Affairs Questions 2022 January 18 to January 24

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Q :  

Recently, the Ministry of Railways has renamed 'Kevadiya Railway Station' as to what?

(A) Vallabhbhai Railway Station

(B) Ekta Nagar Railway Station

(C) Unity India Railway Station

(D) Samast Ekta Railway Station

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Which country has recently proposed a law aimed at ending China's alleged 'chokehold' on rare earth element supply?

(A) Nepal

(B) Russia

(C) Japan

(D) America

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Beijing then curbed global exports of rare earths, saying it was trying to curtail pollution and preserve resources. Japan, the European Union and the United States successfully challenged China's action in a case at the World Trade Organization.


Q :  

Denis Alipov has been appointed as the new Ambassador of Russia to which country?

(A) India

(B) Nepal

(C) China

(D) Japan

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

DENIS ALIPOV has been appointed as the Russian Ambassador to the Republic of India. Previously, Denis worked as Deputy Director of Second Asia Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, and is currently the senior serving India affairs expert in the Russian Foreign Service.


Q :  

Which of the following famous cartoonist, who was honored with Padma Shri award, has passed away at the age of 97?

(A) Barun Roy

(B) S Jitesh

(C) Narayan Debnath

(D) none of these

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Famous Bengali cartoonist Narayan Debnath passed away at 97 on Tuesday morning at a South Kolkata nursing home after a prolonged illness.


Q :  

Raising Day of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is observed every year on which date?

(A) January 19

(B) March 13

(C) April 10

(D) 29 July

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

NDRF was raised on 19th Jan 2006 as the main disaster response Force of the country.


Q :  

The Central Government has started the process of making how many airbags mandatory from 01 October 2022?

(A) 6

(B) 10

(C) 12

(D) 8

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

6 Airbags Mandatory in Cars from 1st October 2023. The road transport ministry was set to make 6 airbags mandatory in all 8-seater passenger vehicles starting 1st October 2022. However, it could not be implemented due to supply chain disruptions in the global automobile manufacturing sector.


Q :  

Which state government has increased the age limit in civil services exam from 32 years to 38 years?

(A) Rajasthan

(B) Bihar

(C) Tamil Nadu

(D) Odisha

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

BHUBANESWAR: The state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday approved a proposal of the General Administration Department to enhance the upper age limit for Odisha Civil Services from 32 to 38 years for 2024.


Q :  

Which famous environmentalist has passed away recently at the age of 89?

(A) MK Prasad

(B) Manoj Agarwal

(C) Ramesh Seth

(D) Ajay Tripathi

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Who among the following has been appointed by the Haryana Government as the chairperson of the State Women's Commission?

(A) Sapna Tripathi

(B) Atishi Chopra

(C) Renu Bhatia

(D) Komal Choudhary

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

On January 17, 2022, the Haryana Government appointed Renu Bhatia of NIT Faridabad as the Chairperson of the State Commission for Women. He has been appointed for three years.


Q :  

E-Daakhil Portal, launched for online redressal of consumer complaints, has now started in how many states and union territories?

(A) 20

(B) 15

(C) 25

(D) 22

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

A web application for e-filing of consumer complaints named 'edaakhil.nic.in' has been developed by NIC for the purpose. The government said the portal is now operational in 15 states and UTs.


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