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Current Affairs Quiz – 26 January 2022

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  1. In 2022, India is celebrating its __________ Republic Day
    A) 72nd
    B) 73rd
    C) 74th
    D) 75th
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    Option B
    Explanation: India is observing the 73rd Republic Day on 26 January 2022.
  2. The Spices Board of India has launched India’s first portal for spice exports. What is the name of the portal?
    A) Spice Xchange India
    B) Spice Trade India
    C) Spice Export India
    D) Spice Chat India
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    The Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash inaugurated India’s first portal for spice exports named ‘Spice Xchange India’ at a hybrid event held in Kochi. The spicexchangeindia.com portal has been launched by the Spices Board of India.
  3. Which bank has launched EASY PAY integrated Debit Card facility in a Fitness Watch?
    A) Bank of Baroda
    B) Karur Vysya Bank
    C) City Union Bank
    D) Indian Overseas Bank
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    City Union Bank, in partnership with GOQii (smarttech-enabled preventive healthcare platform) and  National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced the launch of RuPay On –The-Go Payment solution through their Debit Card in a Fitness Watch named CUB EASY PAY.
  4. India has recently launched a commemorative logo jointly with which country, to mark 30 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries?
    A) Bangladesh
    B) Mauritius
    C) Russia
    D) Israel
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    India and Israel have launched a commemorative logo on January 24, 2022 to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The diplomatic relations between Israel and India was established on 29 January 1992.
  5. Recently which bank was in news after hackers siphoned Rs 12 crore from the banks fund to various other bank accounts by hacking the server of the bank?
    A) Andhra Pradesh Mahesh Co-op Urban Bank
    B) Amanath Co-operative Bank Ltd. Bangalore
    C) Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Ltd.
    D) Nasik Merchant’s Co-operative Bank Ltd.
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    Option A
    Explanation: An amount of Rs 12 crore was transferred from funds of Andhra Pradesh Mahesh Co-op Urban Bank by hackers to various other bank accounts by hacking the server of the AP Mahesh Co-op Urban Bank.
  6.  International Customs Day (ICD) is marked annually on which day?
    A) 23 January
    B) 26 January
    C) 25 January
    D) 24 January
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    Option B
    Explanation: The International Customs Day (ICD) is observed on 26 January every year.
  7. Centre has launched the revamped website and mobile app of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) named MyCGHS. In which year was the CHHS scheme launched?
    A) 1991
    B) 1973
    C) 1980
    D) 1954
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    The Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the revamped website and mobile app of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS)  on January 24, 2022. The website is www.cghs.gov.in and the mobile app is called “MyCGHS”.
  8. How much amount will be invested by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in the project for development of data centers that mostly serve Emerging Asia?
    A) USD 100 million
    B) USD 200 million
    C) USD 150 million
    D) USD 300 million
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    Option C
    Explanation:The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has committed to invest USD150 million in the development of data centers that mostly serve Emerging Asia.
  9. Ministry of Coal has launched a Koyla Darpan portal to share Key Performance Indicators (KPI) related to the Coal Sector. Initially how many KPIs have been listed on the portal?
    A) 9
    B) 7
    C) 11
    D) 6
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    Option A
    Explanation: Government of India has launched a web portal ‘Koyla Darpan’ to share Key Performance Indicators (KPI) related to the Coal Sector. Initially nine KPIs have been listed on the portal.
  10. Which Indian film has won the Best Film Award at the Dhaka International Film Festival 2022?
    A) Dikkiloona
    B) Koozhangal
    C) Thalaivi
    D) Jai Bhim
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    Option B
    Explanation: The Oscar-nominated Tamil film ‘Koozhangal’, has bagged the Best Film Award in the Asian Film Competition category at the Dhaka International Film Festival 2022.
  11. What is the name of the mobile application launched by the Common Services Centers (CSC) to impart skill-based vocational education to youth and citizens in rural areas?
    A) Gyaan
    B) Deeksha
    C) Yogyata
    D) Saarthak
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    Option C
    Explanation: The Common Services Centers (CSC) has launched a mobile phone application named ”Yogyata” to impart vocational education and skill enhancement opportunities to youth and citizens in rural areas.
  12. What is the theme of the International Customs Day (ICD) in 2022?
    A) Customs Smart borders for seamless trade, travel and transport
    B) Customs bolstering Recovery, Renewal and Resilience for a sustainable supply chain
    C) Customs fostering sustainability for people, prosperity, and the plant
    D) Customs Digital Transformation by Embracing a Data Culture and Building a Data Ecosystem
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    Option D
    Explanation: Theme 2022: “Customs Digital Transformation by Embracing a Data Culture and Building a Data Ecosystem.”.
  13. Who has been conferred with the Assam’s highest civilian honour ‘Assam Baibhav’ for the year 2021?
    A) Cyrus Mistry
    B) Narendra Modi
    C) Ratan Tata
    D) Azim Premji
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    Option C
    Explanation: The state government of Assam has conferred its highest civilian award ‘Assam Baibhav’ for the year 2021 on industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata.
  14. Armen Sarkissian has recently resigned from the post of President of which country?
    A) Belarus
    B) Armenia
    C) Ukraine
    D) Georgia
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    Option B
    Explanation: The President of Armenia, Armen Sarkissian has announced his resignation on 23 January 2022.
  15. Which Indian actor has been felicitated with the Best Actor award at the Dhaka International Film Festival 2022?
    A) Jayasurya
    B) Prabhas
    C) Ram Charan
    D) Dhanush
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    Option A
    Explanation: Malayalam actor Jayasurya won the Best Actor award in the Asian Competition for the movie ‘Sunny’. The film is directed by Ranjith Shankar.

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