Latest Current Affairs in 2022 : August 2022 Current Affairs, GKToday, Great Learning

1 .

Who will become the 49th Chief Justice of India?

A)

Justice S Abdul Nazeer

B)

Justice SK Kaul

C)

Justice UU Lalit

D)

Justice DY Chandrachud

Correct Answer : Justice UU Lalit

Justice Uday U Lalit is set to become the 49th Chief Justice of India. The Chief Justice of India NV Ramana recommended Justice UU Lalit's name has his successor on August 4, 2022.The current Chief Justice of India NV Ramana is scheduled to retire on August 27, 2022. Justice UU Lalit will be the new Chief Justice of India for a short tenure of lesser than three months. He is scheduled to retire on November 8, 2022.

Published On : August 4, 2022

2 .

Who was appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner on 3rd Aug 2022?

A)

K.V. Chowdary

B)

Suresh N. Patel

C)

SH. Pradeep Kumar

D)

SH. Sharad Kumer

Correct Answer : Suresh N. Patel

Vigilance Commissioner "Suresh N. Patel" was on Wednesday(3rd Aug 2022) appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner, a year after the post fell vacant.

Mr. Patel, who has been working as the acting Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) since June this year, was sworn in as the chief of the probity watchdog Central Vigilance Commission by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan here.

Mr. Patel, former managing director and chief executive officer of Andhra Bank, was in April 2020 appointed as the vigilance commissioner.

Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Sanjay Kothari had completed his term as the CVC on June 24 last year.

The Central Vigilance Commission is headed by a Central Vigilance Commissioner and it can have two vigilance commissioners. At present, there is no vigilance commissioner working in the Commission.

Source : The Hindu

Published On : August 4, 2022

3 .

Which government as winner in utilization of Agri-Infra funds in the financial year 2021-22?

A)

Karnataka

B)

Gujarat

C)

Uttar Pradesh

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh ranks first in utilisation of agricultural infrastructure funds (Agri Infra Fund). It has emerged as the best state by laying great emphasis on infrastructure development at the farm gate.

Union Agriculture and Family Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar presented the award for the best state in the country in utilisation of Agri Funds in the financial year 2021-22 to B. Srinivasa Rao, CEO of State Rythu Bazars at a function held in New Delhi on 31st July 2022.

Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that many states are lagging behind in the utilisation of Agri-Infra Funds, but Andhra Pradesh has taken the top position by utilizing these funds and providing large-scale infrastructure at the village level..

Source : The Hans India

Published On : August 4, 2022

4 .

Who is inaugurates and lays foundation stone of 6 NH projects worth Rs 2300 crore in Indore, Madhya Pradesh?

A)

Nitin Gadkari

B)

Piyush Goyal

C)

Rajnath Singh

D)

Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer : Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways "Shri Nitin Gadkari" inaugurated and laid foundation stone of 6 National Highway projects of 119 Kms worth Rs. 2300 Crore in Indore ,Madhya Pradesh.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Gadkari informed with the projects being launched 1st Aug 2022, better connectivity in Indore and the state will make the path of progress easier. He said the problem of jam on Rau circle will end and there will be ease in the traffic.

With easy connectivity from Indore, artisans, students and businessmen of nearby areas will get better opportunities. The connectivity of the villages of Indore-Harda section with Indore will be better. The development of Dhar-Pithampur Industrial Corridor will create new employment opportunities, he added.

The Minister said there will be reduction in travel time up to Tejaji Nagar (Indore) - Burhanpur and Indore – Harda which will save fuel. He said the routes will be smooth for the passengers going to Omkareshwar and Khandwa. He said with better connectivity to the agricultural markets, it will be easier for agricultural produce to reach the big market.

During this program MoU was signed between State Government and NHAI for construction of ropeways at 14 selected places in Madhya Pradesh..

Source : PIB

Published On : August 4, 2022

5 .

How many new wetlands has India added as Ramsar sites to make a total of 64 sites on 3rd Aug 2022?

A)

4

B)

6

C)

8

D)

10

Correct Answer : 10

India adds 10 more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites to make total 64 sites covering an area of 12,50,361 ha in the country. The 10 new sites include: Six (6) sites in Tamil Nadu and One (1) each in Goa, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. Designation of these sites would help in conservation and management of wetlands and wise use of their resources.

India is one of the Contracting Parties to Ramsar Convention, signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971. India signed it on 1st Feb 1982. So far 64 wetlands covering an area of 12,50,361 ha have been designated as Ramsar Sites of International Importance from India, till date(3rd August 2022).

Name of wetland	Area in Ha	State	Date of Designation
Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary	72.04	Tamil Nadu	08-11-2021
Satkosia Gorge	98196.72	Odisha	12-10-2021
Nanda Lake	42.01	Goa	08-06-2022
Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve	52671.88	Tamil Nadu	08-04-2022
Ranganathituu BS	517.70	Karnataka	15-02-2022
Vembannur Wetland Complex	19.75	Tamil Nadu	08-04-2022
Vellode Bird Sanctuary	77.19	Tamil Nadu	08-04-2022
Sirpur wetland	161	Madhya Pradesh	07-01-2022
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary	40.35	Tamil Nadu	08-04-2022
Udhayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary	43.77	Tamil Nadu	08-04-2022
Total area of 10 wetlands	1,51,842.41
TOTAL area of 64 Ramsar Sites in India (After designation of 10 more sites as above)	12,50,361

Source : PIB

Published On : August 4, 2022

6 .

Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on 3 Aug 2022, how many startups have been recognized in India?

A)

67,000

B)

71,000

C)

75,000

D)

79,000

Correct Answer : 75,000

Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday(3rd August 2022) said 75,000 startups have been recognised in India and the startup ecosystem here continues to be fuelled by innovation, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit. He added that India in its 75th year of independence is now home to 75,000 startups.

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has recognised more than 75,000 startups- a milestone which coincides with 75th year of independence. As India celebrates Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Indian startup ecosystem continues to be fuelled by innovation, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial spirit, according to an official statement.

The commerce and industry ministry said that out of the total recognised startups, around 12 per cent cater to IT services, 9 per cent to healthcare and life sciences, 7 per cent to education, 5 per cent to professional and commercial services and 5 per cent to agriculture..

Source : News18

Published On : August 4, 2022

7 .

Who was appointed as a director in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) from 2nd Aug 2022?

A)

Ajay Bisaria

B)

Romesh Bhandari

C)

Shweta Singh

D)

Daya Singh Bedi

Correct Answer : Shweta Singh

Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Shweta Singh was on Tuesday(2nd Aug 2022) appointed as a director in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), according to a Personnel Ministry order. Singh is a 2008-batch IFS officer.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved Singh's appointment for a period of three years from the date of her joining, the order said.

The ACC has cancelled the appointment of Aniket Govind Mandavgane, a 2009-batch IFS officer, as the Deputy Secretary in the PMO.

Mandavgane was on 18 July 2022 appointed as the Deputy Secretary..

Source : Times of India

Published On : August 4, 2022

8 .

Which Chief Minister launched Eggs and Milk Scheme for Anganwadi Children on 1 August 2022?

A)

M. K. Stalin

B)

Pinarayi Vijayan

C)

K. Chandrashekar Rao

D)

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

Correct Answer : Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister "Pinarayi Vijayan" on Monday(1st Aug 2022) inaugurated a project of the Women and Child Development department to provide milk and eggs to children at all anganwadis in the state in a bid to improve their nutrition levels. Vijayan said it was important to ensure nutrition among children, as the foundation for one's healthy growth is laid in childhood itself.

The state government has set aside over Rs 61.5 crore to include milk and eggs in the anganwadi menu this financial year. Under this scheme, which is considered as a first in the country, each child will be given 125 ml of milk two days a week for 44 weeks (10 months) and an egg twice a week.

"Now, it's two days a week. We should aim to provide milk and eggs everyday and anganwadis can take the help of Good Samaritans and the local self-government bodies to achieve this. Profit motive should not be there behind providing milk and egg for the children. MILMA can also help," Vijayan said..

Source : NDTV

Published On : August 4, 2022

9 .

With whom has Odisha signed an MoU for the next "Make in Odisha" summit in 2022?

A)

FICCI

B)

DSCI

C)

BCC&I

D)

ASSOCHAM

Correct Answer : FICCI

A Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) between the state-run Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha and the business organisation Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) designates the latter as a national industry partner for the Make in Odisha Conclave 2022.

The Odisha government’s Principal Secretary for Industries, "Hemant Sharma", emphasised that “Make in Odisha” is the state’s most entrepreneurial event and draws investors, businesspeople, and industrialists alike.

Pratap Keshari Deb, the Minister for Industries, MSME, and Energy for the Government of Odisha, stated that the Make in Odisha Conclave will be held for the third time this year.

The inaugural edition in 2016 received approximately Rs 2 Lakh Crore in investment intent, which was a tremendous response.

The Minister added that the state’s growth rate was 10.1%, making it one of India’s fastest-growing economies. With a 56% share of the industrial gross value added, the manufacturing sector expanded by 14.3% in 2021–2022 compared to the mining industry’s 18.1 % growth.

He also drew emphasis to the fact that due to its natural resources and ecosystem advantage, Odisha has grown to be a preferred location for enterprises in the metal and related sectors.

Published On : August 4, 2022

10 .

Which country will host the special meeting of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on counter-terrorism on October 29, 2022?

A)

France

B)

Germany

C)

Russia

D)

India

Correct Answer : India

India will host the special meeting of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on counter-terrorism on October 29, 2022.

The tenure of India as a non-permanent member at the UN Security Council will be ended on December 2022.

Theme : Mindful of the increasing threat posed by the misuse of new and emerging technologies

Non- permanent members : Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Norway and the UAE.

Source : Business Standard

Published On : August 4, 2022