Current Affairs Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Recently in which city PM Modi has inaugurated Digital India Week 2022?
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Answer : 2. "Gandhinager"
Explanation :
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Digital India Week 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. During the programme, he will launch several digital initiatives aimed at increasing access to technology, streamlining service delivery to ensure ease of living and promoting startups. The theme of Digital India Week is Catalyzing New India's Tech.
2. Mr Modi will launch 'Digital India Bhashini', which will enable easy access to internet and digital services in Indian languages, including voice-based access, and help in the creation of content in Indian languages.
Q: Recently PM Modi has inaugurated the 'Smart' campus of Bosch India in which city?
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Answer : 1. "Bangalore"
Explanation :
Recently PM Modi has inaugurated the 'Smart' campus of Bosch India in Bengaluru city. This campus is the new headquarters of Bosch India and is a leader in creating cutting-edge goods and solutions for both India and the rest of the world.
Q: Which country will host the 2022 Football World Cup?
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Answer : 3. "Qatar "
Explanation :
1. Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup 2022.
2. 32 teams will participate in this World Cup.
3. This will be the first World Cup to be held in the Arab world.
Q: Where is the Institute of Tropical Medicine and Virology being set up?
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Answer : 4. " Jaipur "
Explanation :
The Institute of Tropical Medicine and Virology has been established in Jaipur for investigation, treatment and research of viral diseases.
Q: On which day is World Post Day celebrated every year?
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Answer : 3. "09 October"
Explanation :
World Post Day started on 9 October 1969. After that, World Post Day is celebrated every year on 9 October. It was Sir Rowland Hill who started the international postal service for the first time in the world.
Q: Recently the Hoysala temples of which state were included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site?
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Answer : 3. "Karnataka"
Explanation :
Recently, the Hoysala temples of Karnataka have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
1. These temples belong to the 12th and 13th centuries.
2. These are excellent examples of South Indian architecture.
3. These temples have intricate carvings and sculptures on the walls and ceilings.
4. UNESCO has described these temples as "representing a unique style of Indian temple architecture".
5. The inclusion of these temples is expected to boost the cultural heritage of India.
Q: Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding changes to Atal Pension Yojana Scheme (APY) done in 2022?
A. According to the new criteria, any citizen who is or has been an income-tax payer, shall not be eligible to join APY after 1 October 2022.
B. Subscribers would receive the guaranteed minimum monthly pension of ₹1,000 or ₹2,000 or ₹3,000 or ₹4,000 or ₹5,000 at the age of 80 years.
C. As per the new rules, subscribers can make contributions to APY on a monthly basis only.
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Answer : 4. "A only"
Explanation :
1. Atal Pension Yojana (APY), is a pension scheme for citizens of India focused on unorganized sector workers.
2. Under APY, a minimum pension of Rs 1,000/- or 2,000/- or 3000/- or 4000 or 5000/- per month at the age of 60 years will be guaranteed depending on the contribution by the subscribers.
3. Any citizen of India can join the APY scheme.
4. It has the following eligibility criteria-
- Customer's age should be between 18 to 40 years
- He should have a savings bank account in a post office/savings bank
Q: Which option correctly represents the countries in decreasing order of HDI, as released in September 2022?
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- 3Niger – Japan – Denmark – Switzerlandfalse
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Answer : 1. "Switzerland – Denmark – Japan - Niger"
Explanation :
1. Switzerland – Denmark – Japan – Niger