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Q.1. Who has launched Swachhata Portal for Special Campaign 2.0?
Exp. Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched Swachhata Portal
Minister of State for Personnel, Pension and Public Grievances Dr. Jitendra Singh has launched Swachhata Portal for the Special Campaign 2.0.
The campaign will begin on 2nd October 2022.
The portal — www.pgportal.govlin/scdpm22 — has been developed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in the Union Ministry of Personnel.
On the occasion, the minister also released the Special Campaign July Progress Report, and the CPGRAMS Monthly Progress Report for August, 2022.
The scope and mandate of the special campaign 2.0 from October 2 to October 31 has been expanded and all regional offices have been included in it.
Q.2. Which of the following airline company has announced that it company will be rebranded as ‘Vihaan.AI’?
Tata-owned Air India has announced that the company will be rebranded as ‘Vihaan.AI’ and also unveiled its comprehensive transformation plan with a detailed road map for the next five years.
Over the next 5 years, Air India will also strive to increase its market share to at least 30% in the domestic market while significantly growing the international routes.
This is the beginning of a historic transformation for Air India and the dawn of a new era.
The Tata Group is also planning to raise $4 billion to infuse fresh capital into Air India and refinance costly debt.
Q.3. Which of the following has released a new digital publication ‘BLO e-Patrika’ at an event in New Delhi?
Exp. India and Madagascar signed an MoU on training of diplomats
India and Madagascar have signed an MoU for the training of diplomats.
During a special ceremony organized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar Foreign Affairs Minister Richard Randriamandrato and Ambassador Abhay Kumar signed the MoU on Monday between the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service and the Foreign Affairs Ministery of Madagascar.
SSIFS is a training institute where Indian Foreign Service officers are trained.
The institute was renamed as Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service on 14 February 2020.
The cooperation between India and Madagascar through this MOU is a step towards realizing our common vision of SAGAR Security and Growth for All in the Region.
About Madagascar
Capital – Antananarivo
Currency – Malagasy ariary
President – Andry Rajoelina
Location – East Africa
Recent MoUs
India signed an MoU with Iran for smooth movement of seafarers
India & UAE signed an MoU to establish Cultural Council Forum
India signed an MoU with Maldives for cooperation in disaster management
India signed an MoU with UAE for cooperation in education sector
Q.5. Which Zoological Park has been recognized as the best zoo in the country?
Exp. Sports Ministry signed an MoU with NTPC & REC for development of sports
Sports Ministry has signed an MoU with NTPC & Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) for the development of sports in India.
Under the MoU, both PSUs have pledged Rs 215 crore to the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF).
While NTPC will provide Rs 115 crore for the development of Archery, REC will give Rs 100 crore towards women’s hockey & boxing.
NTPC has been supporting the archers since 2018 in partnership with Sports Ministry, Sports Authority of India (SAI), and Archery Association of India (AAI) with an aim to provide world-class facilities with international exposure to talented players.
Recent MoUs
IIT Madras partnered with IBM to advance Quantum computing in India
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Larsen & Toubro consortium have bagged a Rs 860 crore deal from New Space India Limited to build five rockets
BEL signed an MoU with Smiths Detection to manufacture scanning systems
Suzuki signed an MoU with NDDB for biogas demonstration project
AICTE signed an agreement with Adobe to enhance digital literacy in India
Q.7. Who will launch a countrywide mega drive ‘Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav’ for voluntary blood donation from 17th September to 1st October 2022?
Exp. Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav
Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will launch a countrywide mega drive ‘Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav’ for voluntary blood donation from 17th September to 1st October 2022.
The special drive is a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The registrations for the Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav have been started on the E-Raktkosh portal and Aarogya Setu app.
Nation will observe 1st October as the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day.
Q.8. Global rating agency Fitch Ratings has slashed India’s economic growth forecast for FY23 to how much percent from 7.8%?
Exp. Fitch slashed India’s FY23 growth forecast to 7%
Global rating agency Fitch Ratings has slashed India’s economic growth forecast for FY23 to 7% from 7.8% projected in June 2022.
Fitch Rating also lowered India’s GDP growth rate for FY24 to 6.7% from 7.4% it forecast earlier.
The agency also expects world GDP to grow 2.4% in 2022, and to expand just 1.7% in 2023.
As per official GDP estimates, the Indian economy expanded 13.5 percent in the June quarter, higher than the 4.10 percent growth clocked in January-March.
The RBI expects the economy to grow 7.2 percent in the current fiscal year.
The rating agency said inflation moderated in August as crude oil prices eased but the risk of food inflation persists given negative seasonality towards the end of this year.
Updated GDP List
World Bank – 7.5% (FY23), 7.1% (FY24)
MOODY’S. – 8.8% (FY23)
S&P – 7.3% (FY23)
IMF – 7.4% (FY23)
ADB – 7.2% (FY23), 7.8%(FY24)
RBI – 7.2% (FY23)
FITCH RATING – 7% (FY23), 6.7% (FY24)
FICCI – 7% (FY23)
OECD – 6.9% (FY23), 6.2% (FY24)
CRISIL – 7.3% (FY23)
NSO – 8.7%. Q4 – 4.1% (FY23)
SBI – 6.8% (FY23)
Morgan Stanley – 7.2% (FY23), 6.4%(FY24)
Q.9. Joao Lourenco was sworn in for a second term as president of which country?
Exp. Rachael Haynes announced his retirement from international cricket
Australian woman cricketer Rachael Haynes has announced her retirement from international cricket.
The 35-year-old southpaw, who made her international debut back in 2009, represented her country in six Tests, 77 ODIs, and 84 T20Is.
She is also retiring from state cricket.
Haynes is the ninth highest run-getter for Australia in both the limited overs formats, having scored 2585 runs in ODIs at an average of 39.76 and 850 runs in T20Is, averaging 26.56.
She has served as Australia’s vice-captain since 2018.
She would, however, play one more season for Sydney Thunder in the Women’s Big Bash League.
She has scored 3,818 runs in more than 150 internationals over all three formats since her debut in 2009 and won six global titles with 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
Aaron Finch – ODI cricket – Australia
Robin Uthappa – all forms of cricket – India
Q.11. The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of guarantees for hosting the Under-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup in India. Who is the current president of FIFA?
Exp. Cabinet approved signing of guarantees for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of guarantees for hosting the Under-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup in India.
India is hosting the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Navi Mumbai, Goa, and Bhubaneswar from October 11 to October 17, 2022
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said Rs 60 crore will be spent for hosting the tournament that will see participation of 16 teams, including India.
An assistance of Rs 10 crore to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for the field of play maintenance, stadium power, energy and cabling, stadia, and training site branding will be met from the budgetary allocation for the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs).
The previous edition of the event was held in Uruguay in 2018 where Spain had emerged as the champion.
In 2017, India successfully hosted the FIFA Under-17 Men’s World Cup India-2017 at six different venues.
About International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
Founded – 21 May 1904
Founded – Paris, France
Headquarters – Zürich, Switzerland
Membership – 211
Languages – English, French, German, Spanish & Italian
First President – Robert Guérin
Current President – Gianni Infantino (Switzerland)
Secretary General – Fatma Samoura (Senegal)
FIFA Upcoming Event
FIFA World Cup 2022 – Qatar (32 Teams)
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Canada, Mexico, USA (48 teams)
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2022 – Costa Rica
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 – India
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2023 – Australia and New Zealand
Q.12. In football, India has clinched the SAFF under-17 Championship title defeating which of the following country 4-0 in the final in Colombo?
Exp. India won SAFF U-17 Football Championship Title in Colombo
In football, India has clinched the SAFF under-17 Championship title, defeating Nepal 4-0 in the final in Colombo.
Boby Singh, Korou Singh, Captain Vanlalpeka Guite, and Aman scored a goal each, to shape a resounding victory in India’s favour.
India captain Vanlalpeka Guite was named the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament, while goalkeeper Sahil won the Best Goalkeeper award.
India also won the previous season title by beating Nepal 7-0 on 31 August 2019
Q.13. Roger Federer, a 20 Grand Slam single titles winner and one of the greatest tennis players, has announced his retirement from professional tennis. He is from which country?
Exp. Roger Federer announced his retirement from tennis
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer, a 20 Grand Slam single titles winner and one of the greatest tennis players, has announced his retirement from professional tennis.
The Laver Cup in Sept 2022 will be his final ATP tournament.
Federer is the most successful player at Wimbledon, having won eight titles (2003-07, 2009, 2012, 2017).
He last clinched a Grand Slam title in 2018 (Australian Open).
Roger Federer won his first grand slam championship at Wimbledon in 2003 when he was just 21 years old, and within 14 months he had established his domination. At his best between 2004 and 2007, he had a 247-15 (94%) record, meticulously redefining what excellence in the men’s game meant.
Q.14. World Ozone Day is observed every year on which day?
विश्वओजोनदिवसहरसालकिसदिनमनायाजाताहै?
(a) 17 September / 17 सितंबर
(b) 15 September / 15 सितंबर
(c) 16 September / 16 सितंबर
(d) 13 September / 13 सितंबर
(e) 14 September / 14 सितंबर
Answer & Explanation
Ans.14.(c)
Exp. 16 September – World Ozone Day
World Ozone Day is observed every year on September 16
Objective – To create awareness about the importance and need of the Ozone layer which is the single protection on Earth against UV rays coming out from the sun
The ozone layer serves as a kind of shield for the earth & is crucial for preserving its ecology.
Theme 2022 – Global Cooperation Protecting Life on Earth
In 1987, representatives from 24 countries met in Canada’s Montreal to discuss the alarming situation of depleting the Ozone layer. The countries agreed on the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, calling for the world to get rid of the substances that cause Ozone depletion. In December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly designated September 16 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the date of the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, in 1987.
Q.15. Former Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar passed away recently. Davis Cup is related to which sport?
Former Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf has died after suffering a cardiac arrest in Lahore. He was 66.
Rauf started his umpiring journey in 1998 and made his international debut in an ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 2000. Four years later, in 2004, Rauf was included in the International Panel of Umpires for the first time.
He served at the top for seven years before being dropped from the elite panel of umpires in 2013 following an annual review of performance.
Apart from being an efficient umpire, Rauf was also a renowned first-class cricketer in Pakistan. In 71 first-class and 40 List A matches, Rauf scored 3423 and 611 runs respectively with the help of three centuries and 26 half-centuries.
