Who is the opposition's candidate for Vice Presidential Elections 2022?

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Margaret Alva

Meira Kumar

Anandiben Patel

Tamilisai Soundararajan

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Margaret Alva

Former Rajasthan Governor "Margaret Alva" has been nominated as the joint opposition candidate for the Vice Presidential Elections 2022. Alva's candidature was announced by NCP Chief Sharad Pawar after a meeting of the opposition leaders of 17 parties. Margaret Alva is expected to file her nominations on July 19th.

Margaret Alva formerly served as 17th Goa Governor (July 2014-August 2014), 23rd Gujarat Governor (July 7, 2014- July 15, 2014), 20th Governor of Rajasthan (May 2012 - August 2014) and 4th Governor of Uttarakhand (August 2009-May 2012). She became the first female governor of Uttarakhand on August 6, 2009.

Published On : July 18, 2022

Category : Indian Polity

Recent General Knowledge Questions

Q .

In which year did the Malabar naval exercise, a bilateral naval exercise between India and the US Navy, first begin?

2015

2007

2001

1992

Correct Answer : 1992

The Malabar naval exercise has evolved significantly since its inception. Starting as a bilateral exercise between India and the US in 1992, it expanded to include Japan in 2015 and Australia in 2020, becoming a quadrilateral naval exercise.

The exercise aims to promote cooperation and coordination among participating navies for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

Held annually, the Malabar Exercise alternates between the Indian Ocean and Pacific Oceans, featuring diverse activities such as fighter combat and maritime interdiction operations.

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In which city did the Army Chief launch the 'Agniastra' multi-target detonation device?

Dispur

Gangtok

Itanagar

New Delhi

Correct Answer : Gangtok

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Category : Defence

Q .

Which country is the homeland of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Han Kang?

Japan

China

South Korea

North Korea

Correct Answer : South Korea

Han Kang, a renowned South Korean author, has been honoured with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for her exceptional literary contributions.

Her works are characterized by intense poetic prose, exploring historical traumas and the vulnerability of human existence.

This prestigious recognition includes an award of 11 million Swedish kronor ($1 million) and a medal, to be formally presented on December 10.

Han Kang's achievement brings international recognition to South Korea's thriving literary scene, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage and literary talent.