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Q.1. Which company has entered into an agreement to supply Renewable Energy Power to the armed forces (Military Engineering Services)?
Exp. NTPC to supply renewable sources to armed forces
NTPC Ltd has entered into an agreement to supply Renewable Energy Power to the armed forces (Military Engineering Services).
This is the first-ever agreement by the Indian armed forces for getting power supply from renewable energy sources.
This agreement will help towards the gradual decarbonization of the armed forces.
About NTPC Ltd
Founded- 1975
Headquarters – New Delhi
Chairman – Gurdeep Singh
Q.2. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has inaugurated Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur and Sakti as the 32nd and 33rd districts of the state. Who is the present governor of Chhattisgarh?
Exp. Uttar Pradesh government to provide a unique farm ID to the farmers
Uttar Pradesh govt will provide a unique farm ID similar to Aadhaar number to the farmers of the state.
It will be linked with Aadhaar to provide them benefits of all govt schemes. Aadhar verification will be used to implement this scheme in the coming days.
Apart from this, UP Govt will also start providing ‘Family ID’ to those families who are not getting any kind of benefits from the government schemes till now.
UP Government has given the benefit of the government schemes to the maximum number of people.
The government has saved around 8400 crore rupees with the use of Aadhar verification. Around one crore 92 lakh school children are also getting the benefit of various schemes with the help of Aadhar card verification.
About Uttar Pradesh
Capital– Lucknow
Chief Minister– Yogi Adityanath
Governor –Anandiben Patel
Q.4. Indian railways for the first time has floated a tender to invite private players to build a high-speed wheel plant under which initiative?
Exp. Railway invited private players to build wheel plant
Indian railways for the first time has floated a tender to invite private players to build a high-speed wheel plant under the Make in India initiative.
Under this initiative, Railway will procure 80,000 wheels per year with a total cost of 600 crore rupees & manufacturing will take place in the country only.
The plant has to be set up within 18 months.
Indian Railways needs two lakh wheels per year. According to the plan, while the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) will provide one lakh wheels, the rest will be provided by a new ‘Make in India’ plant.
Currently, Railways imports the bulk of its wheels from countries like Ukraine & Germany
Q.5. Which of the following state has launched the online portal MRSSA?
Exp. Meghalaya launched Residents Safety and Security Act portal
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has launched the online portal of the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA).
It will ensure the safety and security of the residents, gather intelligence inputs, and make the process of delivery of numerous government services better.
The digitization process would connect more than 6,000 villages and localities across Meghalaya to the online system.
About Meghalaya
Capital– Shillong
Chief Minister– Conrad Kongkal Sangma
Governor –Satya Pal Malik
Q.6. MeitY has approved electronics manufacturing project in Pune. This project is worth how many rupees?
Exp. Indian Air Force organized seminar on financial awareness
To educate and familiarise air force personnel about financial planning, the Indian Air Force had organized a seminar.
The seminar titled ‘Financial Prudence and Awareness for Air Warriors’ was organized by IAF in collaboration with RBI at Air Force Auditorium, New Delhi.
The seminar sought to empower the air warriors in a manner so as to enable them to take sound and informed financial decisions in their personal.
Officials from the Reserve Bank of India conducted talks on diverse topics ranging from financial awareness, bank frauds, the role of ombudsmen, among others.
Approximately 400 Air Warriors across all ranks attended the seminar.
Q.8. The Indian Railways will be introducing the new avatar high-speed train Vande Bharat called Vande Bharat 2. It will have a maximum speed up to how many kmph?
Exp. Railways to introduce new avatar of high-speed train Vande Bharat 2
The Indian Railways has announced an all-new avatar of Vande Bharat high-speed train with much advanced features that will be launched soon. Vande Bharat 2 will give the best and upgraded facilities to passengers.
Vande Bharat 2 will be equipped with more advancement and improved features like 0 to 100 Kmpl speed in just 52 seconds, maximum speed up to 180 Kmph, a less weight of 392 ton instead of 430 ton, and WI-FI content on demand.
New Vande Bharat will also have 32-inch LCD TVs which was of 24 inch in the earlier version. 15 percent more energy efficient ACs with dust-free clean air cooling of traction motor will make travel more comfortable.
In the new design, a photo-catalytic ultraviolet air purification system has also been installed.
The Railways has set a target of manufacturing 75 such trains by August 2023
Q.9. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways will build the National Maritime Heritage Complex at which of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Exp. National Maritime Heritage Complex to be built at Lothal
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is building the National Maritime Heritage Complex at the historic Indus Valley civilization region of Lothal in Gujarat with a total cost of 3500 crores rupees.
A first-of-its-kind complex in the country, this centre will showcase India’s rich and diverse maritime heritage. The foundation stone for this project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The commissioning of Phase 1A of this project is targeted to be completed by March 2024.
The foundation stone for the NMHC project was laid by PM Modi and the consent for the master plan was given in March 2019
Q.10. Which bank has signed an MoU with the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) to fund a chair to carry out independent research?
Exp. Lok Nayak Foundation Sahitya Puraskar presented to Tanikella Bharani
Telugu actor Tanikella Bharani has conferred with the annual Sahitya Puraskar of the Lok Nayak Foundation.
Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati presented the award to Bharani in Visakhapatnam.
The award is given annually to a person credited with service for the cause of Telugu literature.
The Lok Nayak Foundation has been giving this annual award for the past 18 years.
The award is popularly referred to as ‘Andhra Jnanpith’. It carries a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh.
The award is presented on the 18th of January annually to mark the death anniversaries of former Chief Minister NT Rama Rao and writer Harivansh Rai Bachchan.
Recent Awards
International Tourism award 2023 – West Bengal (for best destination for culture)
Emmy award for his narration in Netflix documentary – Barack Obama (Our Great National Parks)
Liberty Medal 2022 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Exp. Sikkim to host Ranji Trophy matches for the first time
Sikkim will host Ranji trophy matches for the first time in December 2022.
The state will welcome three northeast teams – Mizoram, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh, at the Mining Cricket Ground near Rangpo.
Along with Ranji Trophy matches, Sikkim will also play two Cooch Behar Trophy matches, and three Col CK Nayudu Trophy matches at the same cricket ground.
About Sikkim
Capital– Gangtok
Chief Minister– Prem Singh Tamang
Governor –Ganga Prasad
Q.13. Who has won Italian F1 Grand Prix 2022?
इतालवी F1 ग्रांडप्रिक्स 2022 किसनेजीताहै?
(a) Sebastian Vettel / सेबस्टियन वेट्टेली
(b) Lewis Hamilton / लुईस हैमिल्टन
(c) Max Verstappen / मैक्स वेरस्टैपेन
(d) Charles Leclerc / चार्ल्स लेक्लर
(e) Sergio Pérez / सर्जियो पेरेज़
Answer & Explanation
Ans.13.(c)
Exp. Max Verstappen won Italian F1 Grand Prix 2022
Red Bull’s driver Max Verstappen has won the Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Mercedes’ George Russell came at the 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.
It was Verstappen’s 11th win in 16 races in 2022.
He has now won a total of 31 race.
Recent Grand Prix 2022 Winner
Canadian Grand Prix 2022 – Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022 – Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
Miami Grand Prix 2022 – Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix 2022 – Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2022 – Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
French Grand Prix 2022 – Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
Spanish Grand Prix 2022 – Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
Hungarian Grand Prix 2022 – Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
Belgian Grand Prix 2022 – Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
Dutch Grand Prix 2022 – Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
Monaco Grand Prix Monaco 2022 -Sergio Pérez (Mexico)
Australian Grand Prix. 2022 – Charles Leclerc (Monaco)
Bahrain Grand Prix 2022 – Charles Leclerc (Monaco)
Austrian Grand Prix 2022 – Charles Leclerc (Monaco)
Q.14. Who has won the US Open Men’s Single title?
यूएसओपन 2022 पुरुषएकलखिताबकिसनेजीताहै?
(a) Roger Federer / रोजर फ़ेडरर
(b) Alcaraz Garcia / अलकराज गार्सिया
(c) Novak Djokovic / नोवाक जोकोविच
(d) Andre Agassi / आंद्रे अगासी
(e) Jimmy Connors / जिमी कोनर्स
Answer & Explanation
Ans.14.(b)
Exp. US Open 2022 Concluded
In the men’s category – Spanish player C. Alcaraz Garcia has lifted his first Grand Slam trophy after defeating Norway’s Casper Ruud.
Garcia has becomes the youngest player to reach world No. 1 at just 19 years old.
In the women’s category – Poland tennis player I. Świątek has defeated Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur to win the 2022 US Open women’s singles final title.
Men’s Singles
Winner – C. Alcaraz Garfia (Spain)
Runner Up – C. Ruud (Norway)
Women’s Singles
Winner – Iga Świątek (Poland)
Runner Up – O. Jabeur (Tunisia)
Men’s Doubles
Winner – R. Ram & J. Salisbury
Runner Up – W. Koolhof & N. Skupski
Women’s Doubles
Winner – K. Siniaková & B. Krejčíková
Runner Up – C. McNally & T. Townsend
Mixed Doubles
Winner – S. Sanders & J. Peers
Runner Up – K. Flipkens & É. Roger-Vasselin
Recent Grand slam
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Men’s Singles
Winner – Rafael Nadal (Spain)
Runner Up – D.Medvedev(Russia)
Women’s Singles
Winner- Ashley Barty (Australia)
Runner Up– D. Collins (US)
FRENCH OPEN
Men’s Singles
Winner- Rafael Nadal (Spain)
Runner Up – Casper Rudd (Norway)
Women’s Singles
Winner- Iga swaitsk (Poland)
Runner Up – Coco Gauff (USA)
WIMBLEDON OPEN
Men’s Singles
Winner- D.Jokovic (Serbia)
Runner Up – N.Kyrgios(Australian)
Women’s Singles
Winner- E.Rybakina(Kazakhstan)
Runner Up – O. Jabeur(Tunisia)
Q.15. Aaron Finch has retired from one-day international cricket. He is from which country?
Exp. Australia captain Aaron Finch retirement from ODI cricket
Australia captain Aaron Finch retired from one-day international cricket.
Finch who has represented Australia in the 145 ODIs has endured an awful run of form in 50-over cricket this year, scoring only 26 runs in his last seven innings.
Despite the end of his ODI career, Finch will exit with an impressive record that includes over 5400 runs with 17 centuries under his name. He made his debut against Sri Lanka at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 2013 and smashed his maiden hundred against Scotland, scoring 148 runs.
Finch will continue to captain Australia’s Twenty20 side and will lead it during the T20 World Cup in October and November 2022 in Australia.
Recently retired cricketers
Ben Stokes – One Day International Cricket – England
Dinesh Ramdin – International Cricket – West Indies
Tamim Iqbal – T20 International – Bangladesh
Lendl Simmons – International Cricket – West Indies
Eoin Morgan – International Cricket – England
Mohammad Hafeez – International Cricket – Pakistan
Ross Taylor – International Cricket – New Zealand
Tim Bresnam – All Form of Cricket – England
Danushka Gunathilaka – Test Cricket – Sri Lanka
Chris Morris – All Form of Cricket – South Africa
Suranga Lakmal – International Cricket – Sri Lanka
Kieron Pollard – International Cricket – West Indies
Hamish Bennett – All Form of Cricket – New Zealand
Rahul Sharma – – International Cricket – India
Mushfiqur Rahim – T20Is international – Bangladesh
Q.16. Who has authored by Book titled Forging Mettle: Nrupender Rao and the Pennar Story”?
Exp. Book titled Forging Mettle: Nrupender Rao and the Pennar Story” authored by Pavan C. Lall
A senior journalist Pavan C Lall has authored a new book ‘Forging Mettle: Nrupender Rao and the Pennar Story.
The book has published by HarperCollins Publishers India
The book is focused on how a business is built into a large organization on the foundations of values and sustainability.
Pavan C. Lall is a Mumbai-based author and journalist who has written for Fortune magazine’s Indian edition.
He is also a winner of the Citi Journalistic Excellence Award in 2016.
Recent Books
The Hero of Tiger Hill – Subedar Major Yogendra Yadav (Autobiography)
India’s Economy From Nehru To Modi : A Brief History – Pulapre Balakrishnan
New India: Selected Writings 2014-19 – Launched by Former VP M Venkaiah Naidu
Bibi: My Story – Benjamin Netanyahu’s Autobiography
Field Guide, Birds of India’ – published by ZSI
Dilip Kumar: In the Shadow of a Legend – Faisal Farooqui
Beyond The Misty Veil, Temple Tales of Uttarakhand’ book released – Aradhana Johri
The McMahon line- A century of discord – former Chief of Army Staff General JJ Singh (Retd).
The Winning Formula for Success – Vinit Karnik
Fearless Governance – Dr Kiran Bedi
Q.17. The birth anniversary of Acharya Vinoba Bhave has observed on which day?
आचार्यविनोबाभावेकीजयंतीकिसदिनमनाईजातीहै?
(a) 10 September / 10 सितंबर
(b) 11 September / 11 सितंबर
(c) 12 September / 12 सितंबर
(d) 13 September / 13 सितंबर
(e) 14 September / 14 सितंबर
Answer & Explanation
Ans.187(b)
Exp. 11 September – Vinoba Bhave’s Birth Anniversary
The birth anniversary of Acharya Vinoba Bhave was observed on 11 September 2022.
He is regarded as the National Teacher of India & the spiritual successor of Mahatma Gandhi.
He translated The Gita into Marathi and named it as Geetai. He refused to consume food for days by accepting Samadhi-Maran. Bhave left for his heavenly abode on November 15, 1982
In 1940, he was selected as the ‘First Individual Satyagrahi’ against the British Raj by Gandhiji.
Bhave is best known for starting the ‘Bhoodan’ (gift of land) movement in India in 1951
Q.18. National Forest Martyrs Day is observed every year on which day?
राष्ट्रीयवनशहीददिवसहरसालकिसदिनमनायाजाताहै?
(a) 10 September / 10 सितंबर
(b) 11 September / 11 सितंबर
(c) 12 September / 12 सितंबर
(d) 13 September / 13 सितंबर
(e) 14 September / 14 सितंबर
Answer & Explanation
Ans.18.(b)
Exp. 11 September – National Forest Martyrs Day
National Forest Martyrs Day is observed every year on 11 September.
The day is observed to pay tribute to the numerous activists who have laid down their lives to protect forests and wildlife across India.
September 11 was chosen to be observed as the National Forest Martyrs Day as it was on this day in 1730, that the infamous Khejarli massacre took place. Maharaja Abhay Singh of Rajasthan gave an order to cut down the Khejarli trees in the forest
Q.19.Former Chief Justice of India KN Singh passed away recently, he became the CJI for the shortest period of 17 days in 1991. He was appointed as the CJI of which number?
भारतकेपूर्वमुख्यन्यायाधीशकेएनसिंहकाहालहीमेंनिधनहोगया, वह 1991 में 17 दिनोंकीसबसेछोटीअवधिकेलिए CJI बने।उन्हेंकिसनंबरके CJI केरूपमेंनियुक्तकियागयाथा?
(a) 19th
(b) 22nd
(c) 33rd
(d) 39th
(e) 40th
Answer & Explanation
Ans.19.(b)
Exp. Justice KN Singh passed away
Former Chief Justice of India KN Singh, who remained CJI for the shortest period of 17 days back in 1991, has passed away.
Justice KN Singh was appointed as the 22nd CJI on 25 November 1991 and he retired on 12 December 1991.
Justice YV Chandrachud (16th CJI) had the longest tenure (7 Years, 4 Months & 20 days) as CJI till today.
