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Monthly Current Affairs Quiz October 2022

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Question 1

Consider the following statement regarding the Asia’s largest Compressed Biogas plant-

1). Asia's largest Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant has been inaugurated by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri at Uttar Pradesh.

2). The project has been commissioned by Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of Verbid AG.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 2

Consider the following statement regarding the Windergy 2023 –

1). India's only comprehensive international trade fair and convention, the 5th edition of Windergy India 2023 will be held in Chennai.
2). Windergy India 2023 will be organized by Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) and PDA Ventures Pvt Ltd.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 3

The 'Diya Jalao, PatakeNahi' campaign has been started by the which state/UT Government?

Question 4

The armies of India and which country’s has started a three-day joint humanitarian aid exercise Tiger Triumph in Visakhapatnam?

Question 5

The people of which country have been presented the 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, who are represented by their president, elected leaders and civil society?

Question 6

Which day is celebrated every year as United Nations Day, which marks the anniversary of the coming into force of the United Nations Charter in 1945.

Question 7

Consider the following statement regarding the Rozgar Mela –

1). The first phase of the recruitment drive "Rozgar Mela" for 10 lakh central government jobs has been launched by the Prime Minister.

2). Over 75,000 newly appointed people were given appointment letters during the function.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 8

Consider the following statement regarding the India’s first ‘Migration Monitoring System’

1). India's first 'Migration Monitoring System' has been inaugurated by Mangalprabhat Lodha, Minister of Women and Child Development of Bihar in Patna.

2). The website-based migration tracking system will be helpful in tracking the movement of vulnerable seasonal migrant beneficiaries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 9

Which first Asian and first Indian has been appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council as an independent expert on racism and related intolerance?

Question 10

Which former India cricketer has been announced by the Cricket Association of India (CABI) as its brand ambassador for the 3rd Blind T20 World Cup?

Question 11

World Polio Day is observed every year on 24 October to raise awareness about polio vaccination and polio eradication, what is the theme of World Polio Day 2022?

Question 12

Internationally, the 7th Ayurveda Day of 2022 is celebrated on which of the following day?

Question 13

Consider the following statement regarding the The Coldest Year of the Rest of Their Leaves-

1). A report titled "The Coldest Year of the Rest of Their Leaves" has been released by World Health Organization.

2). The Coldest Year of the Rest of Their Leaves report assessed them on the basis of a "low greenhouse gas emission scenario" and a "very high greenhouse gas emission scenario" (2.4 °C warming).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 14

Consider the following statement regarding the Kashi Tamil Sangamam program-

1). 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam' will be organized by the Ministry of Education in the month of November.

2). 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam' aims to rediscover the age-old bonds of knowledge and ancient civilizational ties between Varanasi and Tamil Nadu.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 15

The book "From Dependence to Self-Reliance: Mapping India's Rise as a Global Superpower" authored by which economist is a stocktaking of India's growth path?

Question 16

Which country has overtaken China and Bangladesh to become India's third largest export destination, marking a significant change in the export rankings for the financial year 2022-2023 (FY23)?

Question 17

Who will be named as the first British Prime Minister of Indian origin?

Question 18

Which of the follwoing late Hollywood actress and fashion icon has become the first Asian American to feature on American currency?

Question 19

Consider the following statement regarding the meeting of the UNSC Counter-Terrorism Committee- 

1) The UNSC's two-day counterterrorism summit in India will take place on October 28 and 29, respectively, in Mumbai and Delhi.

2) The Anti-Terrorism Committee (CTC) is gathering outside of New York for the eighth time this year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (Oct 2022)

Question 20

Consider the following statement regarding the Employment Outlook of India-

1) National Statistical Office (NSO) Released the Employment Outlook of India, covering the period September 2017 to June 2022

2) According to the labor ministry, India's formal sector employment grew by 1 million in the October-December quarter of 2021

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 21

From which of the following places in India, two beaches have been recently accorded the International Eco-Label "Blue Flag" tag in October 2022?

Question 22

The one-time property tax waiver scheme SAMRIDDHI 2022-23 scheme has been launched by the Lieutenant Governor of which state / union territory Vinay Kumar Saxena.

Question 23

Which feature film of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray has been declared the best Indian film of all time by the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI)?

Question 24

Which Indian Institute of Technology has been awarded the National Award for Intellectual Property for the year 2021 and 2022?

Question 25

Consider the following statement regarding the Times Higher Education Rankings 2023-

1) Oxford University has been ranked first in the Times Higher Education Ranking 2023

2) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has been ranked top among Indian institutions for its performance score for teaching and research.

Question 26

Consider the following statement regarding the Global Hunger Index 2022-

1) The Global Hunger Index 2022 has been released jointly by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe.

2) India has been ranked 101st out of 121 countries in this year's Global Hunger Index 2022

Question 27

In which Indian Institute of Technology President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects of 'Param Kamrup' supercomputer?

Question 28

Which team was defeated by India in the final of Women's Asia Cup 2022 to win the Women's Asia Cup 2022?

Question 29

Where will the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas conference be held in January 2023?

Question 30

On which day International Rural Women's Day is celebrated every year?

Question 31

Consider the following statement regarding the NATO annual nuclear exercise “Steadfast Noon”-

1) The Steadfast Noon nuclear exercise will be conducted in Southern Europe this year in which aircraft and personnel from 14 NATO countries will participate.

2) The headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are in Brussels, Belgium.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 32

Consider the following statement regarding the Public Affairs Index 2022-

1. Public Affairs Index 2022 has been released by the Bangalore-based think tank Public Affairs Center (PAC).

2. Orissa has been placed at the top position this year in the category of big states in the Public Affairs Index-2022.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 33

Which city has been honored with the prestigious Association of Horticulture Producers (AIPH) World Green City Award 2022?

Question 34

In which state will the 9th World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) and Arogya Expo be organized from 8 to 11 December 2022?

Question 35

Who has become the youngest player to feature in the Men's T20 World Cup?

Question 36

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed globally on which day every year?

Question 37

Consider the following statement regarding the Defence Expo 2022-

1) Defence Expo 2022 India-Africa Defense Dialogue was held on 18 October in Pune, Maharashtra.

2) The theme of DefExpo 2022 is 'India-Africa: synergy and adoption of strategies to strengthen defense and security cooperation'.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 38

Consider the following statement regarding the General Assembly of INTERPOL –

1. India will host the 90th General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization in New Delhi.

2. The Interpol General Assembly is being held in India for the first time in 25 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 39

According to the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2022, at least how many million people in India have come out of multidimensional poverty in 15 years?

Question 40

In which state India's first Hindi edition of MBBS course books has been launched by the Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah?

Question 41

Which Indian women sprinter has become the first Indian woman to run for the sub-13th time to win a gold medal at the National Games 2022?

Question 42

Which day has been marked as Global Handwashing Day with an aim to raise awareness about the importance of hand washing with soap to prevent diseases and save lives?

Question 43

Consider the following statement regarding the SARANG festival –

1. The 8th edition of Sarang - India's festival in the Republic of Korea will be held two years after the COVID-19 pandemic.

2. This festival has been organized every year since 2015 in collaboration with various local bodies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 44

Consider the following statement regarding the World Blockchain Summit –

1. The World Blockchain Summit in Singapore will be held at Atlantis, The Palm on October 17 and 18, 2022

2. Blockchain consists of three important concepts, which include blocks, nodes and miners.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 45

According to the US government-funded NGO Freedom House, India's internet freedom score in the overall ranking has risen by two points to how much, following an initiative to close the digital divide in the country?

Question 46

A new species of beetle has been named by Serbian scientists after which tennis player?

Question 47

Which historian has been awarded the Sir Syed Excellence Award for 2022?

Question 48

Which of the following footballer has won the Men's Ballon d'Or (Golden Ball Award) 2022, becoming the 5th Frenchman to win the award.

Question 49

Consider the following statement regarding the Global status report on physical activity 2022 –

1). The Global Status Report 2022 on Physical Activity has been released by the World Health Organization.

2). According to the report, less than 30 percent of children under the age of 5 have supervised physical activity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 50

Consider the following statement regarding the Ookla report-

1). According to the report released by Ookla, India has dropped three places in the global ranking in terms of median mobile speed.

2). According to the Ookla report, America has topped the overall global average mobile speed.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 51

Where will the 14th edition of the World Spice Congress be held from 16 to 18 February next year?

Question 52

Sri Lankan writer Shehan Karunatilaka has been awarded the Booker Prize 2022 for which of his novels?

Question 53

World Statistics Day 2022 is celebrated every year on 20 October to recognize the importance of statistics in our daily lives, what is the theme of this year Statistics Day, 2022?

Question 54

On which day International Chefs Day is celebrated every year to honor the masters of the culinary arts?

Question 55

Consider the following statement regarding the Global Forest Sector Outlook 2050-

1). “Global Forest Area Approach 2050: Estimating Wood Sources for Future Demand and Sustainable Economy” has been released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture.

2). According to the Global Forest Sector Outlook 2050 report, more than 1 million jobs are expected to be created in developing countries by the year 2050.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 56

Consider the following statement regarding the Global Crypto Adoption Index2022-

1). According to the Global Crypto Adoption Report United Arab Emirates has topped the index.

2). According to the Global Crypto Adoption report, India ranks above the US, UK and Russia in the index.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 57

How many members task force has been constituted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to monitor the Cheetah in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh?

Question 58

Who has been appointed as the chairman of the commission to inquire into the demand for Scheduled Caste status to non-Hindu Dalits by the Central Government?

Question 59

World Cerebral Palsy Day is celebrated every year on which day all over the world.

Question 60

According to new estimates by which institute, 56 million Indians will experience extreme poverty in the year 2020 due to the pandemic, making the global total of 71 million people poorer?

Question 61

Consider the following statement regarding the Education 4.0 Report” 2022-

1). Education 4.0 Report 2022 published by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF).

2). The Education 4.0 report is based on four themes: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Teacher Professional Development, S2W Transition and Disjointed.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 62

Consider the following statement regarding the Cyber ​​Awareness Day"-

1). "Cyber ​​Awareness Day" has been organized by Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA).

2). Cyber ​​Awareness Day will be organized on the first Monday of every month.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 63

According to the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), which element has been mapped in abundance on the Moon for the first time by the X-ray spectrometer 'Class' of the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter?

Question 64

Made-in-India camera drone named 'Droni' with advanced features has been launched by which company?

Question 65

World Mental Health Day is organized by the World Health Organization every year on which day?

Question 66

World Post Day is celebrated every year on 9 October all over the world, this time what is the theme of World Post Day 2022?

Question 67

Consider the following statement regarding the Indestructible Brotherhood-2022-

1) Kazakhstan has called off the military exercise called Indestructible Brotherhood-2022 of Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)

2) This is a joint military exercise involving the collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) personnel from the 6-member security alliance of Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 68

Consider the following statement regarding the Agni Tattva campaign –

1. The first conference of the Agni Tattva campaign was organised in Leh on the theme of ‘Sustainability and Culture’.

2. Agni Tattva Abhiyan - Energy for Life is the beginning of an initiative under Sumangalam's umbrella campaign.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 69

According to the latest Demographic Sample Survey by the Union Home Ministry, Jharkhand and which other state has topped the list of worst state in terms of child marriage?

Question 70

Modhera village located in which district of Gujarat has been declared as the country's first solar village by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 9 October 2022?

Question 71

According to Indian Space Association and Ernst & Young report, India's space economy is likely to be around $13 billion by which year?

Question 72

Which state has been given in-principle approval to host the 37th National Games in 2023?

Question 73

Consider the following statement regarding the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao –

1). The Operations Manual of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao has been released by Union Minister Smriti Irani.

2). The Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme will now also focus on increasing the enrollment of girls in secondary education, especially in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) subjects.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 74

Consider the following statement regarding the Indian Roads Congress –

1). The 81st Annual Session of the Indian Road Congress was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in Varanasi.

2). India aims to reduce the use of fossil fuel-powered transportation systems in the next five years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 75

In which district of Bihar, 14 feet tall statue of Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan has been unveiled by Union Home Minister Amit Shah?

Question 76

Who was recommended as the next Chief Justice of India by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit?

Question 77

International Girl Child Day is celebrated every year on 11 October, what is the theme of International Day of the Girl Child, 2022?

Question 78

World Arthritis Day is observed annually on which day to raise awareness about the existence and impact of arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases in the world?

Question 79

Consider the following statement regarding the Trapping Zone –

1). The Scientist of Maldives idetified a 'Trapping Zone' 500 meters below the surface is being referred to as an "oasis of marine life."

2). Nektons are kinds of pelagic animals that can swim against wind and currents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 80

Consider the following statement regarding the Living Planet Report 2022-

1). The Living Planet Report 2022 is a joint effort of the World Wildlife Fund and the Zoological Society of London.

2. According to the report, the global wildlife population declined by 49 percent between 1970 and 2018

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 81

The 4th Heli-India Summit 2022 has been inaugurated by the Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, what is the theme of the 4th Heli-India Summit 2022 ?

Question 82

Which state has launched an initiative named 'Football for All' to take the culture of football to the grassroots level?

Question 83

Which Hollywood actor who is famous for performing high-octane stunts in his projects has become the first actor to shoot in space.

Question 84

Which of the following date has been designated as the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction with an aim to focus on promoting a global culture of risk awareness and disaster preparedness?

Question 85

Consider the following statement regarding the Delhi Winter Action Plan-

1) The national capital's air quality will be improved through the 15-point Delhi Winter Action Plan.

2) IIT Delhi will conduct a study on the quantum of pollution and its source in a specific time period.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 86

Consider the following statement regarding the Changemaker’ award –

1) Srishti Bakshi, a women's rights activist from India has been presented with the 'Changemaker' award at the United Nations SDGs Action Awards.

2) The award has been conferred with the aim of recognizing Srishti Bakshi's efforts to raise awareness about gender-based violence and inequality.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 87

Which global payments and technology company will launch carbon calculator features?

Question 88

In which state will the world's largest safari park be set up with an area of 10,000 acres?

Question 89

In which edition of India Mobile Congress, the country's 5G services were officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 1, 2022?

Question 90

Consider the following statement regarding the YUVA 2. 0 Scheme-

1. Yuva 2.0 - Pradhan Mantri Yojana has been started by the government with the aim of mentoring young writers.

2. The theme of Yuva 2.0 is 'Democracy (Institutions, Events, People, Constitutional Values ​​- Past, Present, Future)'.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 91

Consider the following statement regarding the Tourism Statistics 2022-

1. Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh are the most popular states for foreign tourists.

2. The total number of foreign visitors for the year 2021-22 registered a decrease of 23. 4% as compared to the year 2020-21

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 92

Which senior scientist of the Indian Space Research Organization has been appointed as the Vice President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF)?

Question 93

In which state the 36th National Games were inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

Question 94

According to the Reserve Bank of India, Implementation of Card Tokenization of card-based payments will be implemented from which of the following date?

Question 95

Consider the following statement regarding the Fit India Freedom Run 3.0-

1) Fit India Freedom Run 3.0 has been officially launched by Anurag Singh Thakur and Kiren Rijiju at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.

2) The third iteration of Fit India Freedom Run has been started on 2nd October, which will run till 31st October.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 96

Consider the following statement regarding the Swachh Survekshan Award 2022-

1) Indore has been awarded as the cleanest city for the sixth consecutive year as part of Azadi@75 Swachh Survekshan 2022 .

2) Maharashtra has been adjudged the 'Cleanest State' among the state with more than 100 urban local bodies, Chhattisgarh is ranked second.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 97

In which of the following state the National SC-ST Hub Conclave has been organized by the Ministry of MSME with an aim to raise awareness about the National SC-ST Hub Scheme and other ministry programmes?

Question 98

In which state the ambitious 'Mahatma Gandhi Rural Industrial Park Scheme' was launched on 2 October 2022 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti?

Question 99

Which locally manufactured Light Combat Helicopter was officially inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh at a ceremony held at Air Force Station, Jodhpur in Rajasthan?

Question 100

Consider the following statement regarding the world annual trade and development report –

1) World economic forum has released its Annual Business and Development Report 2022 .

2) The world economy is expected to grow at 2.6% in 2022, down 0.9 percentage points from the previous year's projected rate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 101

Consider the following statement regarding the Sarthak scheme –

1) Sarthak has been implemented jointly by NIMHANS and HelpAge India with an aim to ensure mental well-being of the elderly

2) Under the Sarthak initiative, 10,000 mental health workers will also be trained to identify and combat mental health issues faced by older people.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 102

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, which bank has launched 'Gram Seva Programme' in 30 remote villages in aspirational districts of 6 Indian states of Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu (TN) and West Bengal (WB)?

Question 103

'Insure India' program has been launched by which life insurance company?

Question 104

Who has been honored with Nansen Refugee Award?

Question 105

Consider the following statement regarding the U.S.-India Climate and Clean Energy Programme-

1). The US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership's (USISCEP) Ministerial Dialogue will take place in the New Delhi.

2). The US-India Agenda 2030 also places a strong emphasis on boosting financial resource mobilization, as well as displaying and advancing breakthrough technologies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 106

Consider the following statement-

1). A grand new Hindu temple has been inaugurated in Dubai's Jebel Ali village.

2). The temple was inaugurated by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 107

SpaceX Crew-5 has been launched by which space agency to the International Space Station.

Question 108

Which organization has unveiled the latest prototype of Optimus, a humanoid robot developed by a Texas-based American company?

Question 109

Which actor has been declared as the 'National Icon' of the ECI by the Election Commission of India (ECI) with an aim to create awareness among voters?

Question 110

October 1 is celebrated as the International Day of Older Persons in the world, what is the theme of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons in the year 2022?

Question 111

World Habitat Day is celebrated on the first Monday of October, what is the theme of World Habitat Day 2022 this year?

Question 112

In which city of Uttar Pradesh, the nationwide Swachh Bharat 2022 has been launched by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur from 1st October 2022?

Question 113

Which day is observed every year by the United Nations (UN) as World Teachers Day?

Question 114

PR Sreejesh and which other player have been named FIH Men's and Women's Goalkeeper of the Year for the second year in a row?

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