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- Which day of the year has been dedicated to be celebrated as the International Youth Day annually?
A) Second Friday of August
B) August 12
C) August 11
D) Second Thursday of August
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Option B
Explanation:The International Youth Day (IYD) is observed on August 12 annually to draw attention of governments and others towards youth issues worldwide.
- Centre has approved the extension of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) upto a period of _________
A) December 2025
B) December 2022
C) December 2023
D) December 2024
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Option D
Explanation: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved for the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) up to December 31, 2024.
- The 2022 BRICS Games will be held online in September 2022. Which of these games will not be the part of the online tournament?
A) Taekwondo
B) Breakdancing
C) Chess
D) Wushu
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Option A
Explanation: The 2022 BRICS Games is scheduled to be held from September 01 to 30 but on online platform. This means that the athletes from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) will compete online. The 2022 BRICS Games will feature only three competitive events, breakdancing, chess and Wushu (Chinese martial arts).
- PM Modi has recently inaugurated 2G Ethanol Plant at which of these places?
A) Bathinda
B) Ghaziabad
C) Panipat
D) Hyderabad
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Option C
Explanation: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation, the second generation (2G) Ethanol Plant in Panipat, Haryana via video conferencing on August 10, 2022, on the occasion of World Biofuel Day. The 2G Ethanol Plant has been built at an estimated cost of over Rs. 900 crore by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL).
- August 12 is marked as an international day in remembrance of which of these animals?
A) World Lion Day
B) World Elephant Day
C) World Tortoise Day
D) World Fish Day
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Option B
Explanation: World Elephant Day is observed every year on August 12 globally for the preservation and protection of the global elephants.
- Which team has won the 2022 UEFA Super Cup ?
A) Real Madrid
B) Barcelona
C) Milan
D) Eintracht Frankfurt
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Option A
Explanation: Real Madrid beat Eintracht Frankfurt, 2-0 in finals to win the 2022 UEFA Super Cup for a record-equalling fifth time, on August 11, 2022, in Helsinki, Finland.
- RBI has cancelled the licence of Rupee Co-operative Bank, stating that it will have to cease banking business effective from September 22, 2022. Where is this lender Rupee Co-operative Bank located?
A) Gandhinagar
B) Bhopal
C) Lucknow
D) Pune
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Option D
Explanation:The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the banking licence of Pune-based Rupee Co-operative Bank on August 11, 2022, following an order from the Bombay High Court. The order shall come into effect after six weeks from August 11, 2022. This means that the bank will have to cease to carry on banking business with effect from September 22, 2022.
- The Women’s chess section has been added to the 4th edition of Tata Steel Chess India tournament which is scheduled to take place in December 2022. Which city will host the sports event?
A) Ahmedabad
B) Kolkata
C) Mumbai
D) Chennai
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Option B
Explanation: The 4th edition of Tata Steel Chess India tournament will be held in Kolkata from November 29 to December 4, 2022.
- James Marape has been re-elected as the Prime Minister of which country?
A) New Zealand
B) Philippines
C) Papua New Guinea
D) Cyprus
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Option C
Explanation: The Parliament of Papua New Guinea has elected unopposed the incumbent Prime Minister James Marape, for a second term.
- Who is the author of the book titled ‘Rusty Skies and Golden Winds’, which was recently released by Union Minister Jitendra Singh?
A) Meghna Pant
B) Nikita Singh
C) Kanishk Tharoor.
D) Sannidhya Sharma
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Option D
Explanation: Union Minister Jitendra Singh recently launched a book titled ‘Rusty Skies and Golden Winds’. The book has been written by an 11-year-old, standard 7 student, Sannidhya Sharma, who hails from a remote village in Kharah on the outskirts of Jammu.
- What is the theme of the 2022 International Youth Day (IYD)?
A) Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages
B) Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health
C) Youth Engagement for Global Action
D) Safe Spaces for Youth
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Option A
Explanation: 2022 Theme: Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages
- Which country is hosting the 2022 Online BRICS Games?
A) South Africa
B) China
C) India
D) Brazil
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Option B
Explanation: The Game is being organised by China, as the host of the 14th BRICS Summit held in June 2022.
