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

1 .

Which company announced a programme for 1,00,000 developers in India?

A)

Meta

B)

Twitter

C)

Microsoft

D)

Google

Correct Answer : Google

Search and internet major, Google, has announced a campaign to upskill cyber security researchers and developers in India. The campaign will be part of the company’s Cyber Security Roadshow, which will cover multiple cities across India and offer tools, tutorials and mentorship on security practices for building consumer apps, as well as enterprise programmes.

The upskilling programme will target 1 lakh developers in India, and will cover two broad divisions within the programme - Android and Google Cloud. While the Android upskilling programme will cater to developers building apps for consumers, the Google Cloud upskilling programme will target enterprise developers and security administrators.

Google’s efforts towards online safety of users :

* Cyberskilling roadshow to reach approximately 100,000 developers

* Multi-lingual awareness campaign for transaction safety

* Google.org supplies grant of $2 Million to nonprofits helping to expand digital safety skilling and support channels for high-risk communities

* Launches Child Safety technology toolkit in three Indian languages

* Expands ‘Be Internet Awesome’ digital safety training to CBSE Board teachers across the country..

Source : Livemint

Published On : August 27, 2022

2 .

Who was sworn in as the 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI) from 27th Aug 2022?

A)

Vineet Saran

B)

Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud

C)

Uday Umesh Lalit

D)

Shripathi Ravindra Bhat

Correct Answer : Uday Umesh Lalit

Justice Uday Umesh Lalit on Saturday(27th Aug 2022) took oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India. President "Droupadi Murmu" administered the oath of office to Justice UU Lalit at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the morning hours. He succeeds Justice NV Ramana, who retired on 26th August 2022.

Justice Ramana had recommended Justice Lalit as his successor in keeping with convention and norms of seniority. Subsequently, the President confirmed Justice Lalit's appointment as the new CJI.

On the eve of him taking charge from outgoing CJI N V Ramana, Lalit chalked out three priorities he would endeavor to fulfill during his 74-day tenure. Lalit highlighted three areas in which he intends to work..

Source : Mint

Published On : August 27, 2022

3 .

Who has signed MoU with LFV Air Navigation Services of Sweden at Headquarters of AAI in New Delhi?

A)

Bharat Electronics

B)

Airports Authority of India

C)

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

D)

National Aerospace Laboratories

Correct Answer : Airports Authority of India

Airports Authority of India(AAI) and Sweden's LFV Air Navigation Services have joined hands for developing and operationalizing the next generation sustainable aviation technology to explore smart aviation solutions.

AAI and Sweden's LFV signed a Memorandum of Understanding 26th Aug 2022 in New Delhi in this regard. Civil Aviation Ministry informed that the MoU will pave the way for bilateral exchange of aviation knowledge, expertise and technology transfer between the two countries.

It will also allow the Indian companies to accelerate growth while leveraging Swedish innovation and expertise. MoU aims to expand technical cooperation in airports and support the development of a safe, secure, sustainable and efficient aviation sector.

On the occasion, Chairman of Airports Authority of India, Sanjeev Kumar expressed confidence that the mutual exchange in civil aviation between AAI and LFV Sweden will go a long way in building and operationalization of next generation smart and sustainable aviation technology..

Source : News on Air

Published On : August 27, 2022

4 .

Who has been appointed as the fourth whole-time member (WTM) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?

A)

Ananth Narayan Gopalkrishnan

B)

Shaktikanta Das

C)

Dinesh Kumar Khara

D)

Rupa Devi Singh

Correct Answer : Ananth Narayan Gopalkrishnan

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will soon have a fourth whole-time member (WTM) as the government cleared the appointment of Ananth Narayan Gopalkrishnan, Associate Professor, SP Jain Institute of Management & Research.

The market regulator has been operating with at least one vacancy for the position of WTM since November 2021. Like in the case of most WTMs, Narayan has been appointed for an initial period of three years.

He will join Sebi WTMs SK Mohanty, Ashwani Bhatia and Ananta Barua. Bhatia, previously the managing director of state-owned State Bank of India (SBI), assumed charge at Sebi in June; his appointment was cleared in March.

The market regulator would now have two bankers as WTMs. Prior to joining SP Jain, Narayan was the Regional Head of Financial Markets for ASEAN and South Asia at Standard Chartered Bank.

He has strong expertise in foreign currency, interest rates, derivatives and debt capital markets. Narayan has also worked with Deutsche Bank and Citibank..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : August 27, 2022

5 .

Maharashtra to get its first "Divyang Park" in which city?

A)

Pune

B)

Nagpur

C)

Mumbai

D)

Amravati

Correct Answer : Nagpur

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has announced to establish and provide all possible support to the first ‘Divyang Park’ of Maharashtra in Nagpur.

It will have different kind of facilities for Divyangjans like sensory garden, textile Pathway touch, smell garden, skill training facility, rehabilitation facility, Sports-infotainment etc

During the occasion, ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to Senior citizens was also held..

Source : PIB

Published On : August 27, 2022

6 .

Who unanimously has been elected as the Speaker of Bihar Assembly under Nitish kumar-RJD led Mahagathbandhan?

A)

M. Appavu

B)

Biswajit Daimary

C)

Awadh Bihari Chaudhary

D)

Rahul Narwekar

Correct Answer : Awadh Bihari Chaudhary

Veteran RJD leader "Awadh Bihari Chaudhary" was on Friday(26th Aug 2022) unanimously elected as Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly.

The post had fallen vacant upon resignation of Vijay Kumar Sinha, against whom a no confidence motion was moved by the ‘Mahagathbandhan’, after it came to power in the state earlier this month.

Chaudhary was escorted to the Chair by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Sinha, a senior BJP leader, who has now become the Leader of the Opposition.

The proceedings were, however, marked by BJP members creating a ruckus over “dropping” from the list of businesses a report of the Ethics Committee.

The report was on the conduct of several MLAs of the RJD, which was then in the opposition, in March last year when Sinha was held hostage inside the Speaker’s chamber for several hours..

Source : The Print

Published On : August 27, 2022

7 .

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and NITI Aayog will establish more than 500 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) in which state/union territory?

A)

Gujarat

B)

Chhattisgarh

C)

Himachal Pradesh

D)

Jammu and Kashmir

Correct Answer : Jammu and Kashmir

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and NITI Aayog will establishing more than 500 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) in Jammu and Kashmir to nurture an innovative mind-set among high school students.

ATL is the flagship initiative of the AIM launched by Centre to nurture an innovative mindset amongst high school students across India.

The objectives of the AIM are to create and promote an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship across the country via interventions at school, university, research institutions, MSME and industry levels.

The programmes of AIM cover 34 states and Union Territories with the goal of leveraging India’s demographic dividend by inspiring greater participation in the innovation ecosystem.

AIM is establishing more than 500 labs in J&K schools in the next few years to promote an innovative and creative mindset among J&K students, with the aim to encourage young minds in the field, and challenge students to become producers of products themselves instead of consumers..

Source : News on Air

Published On : August 27, 2022

8 .

Who appointed as first brand ambassador of India's first premium sports experiences and travel platform, 'DreamSetGo'?

A)

Sachin Tendulkar

B)

MS Dhoni

C)

Rahul Dravid

D)

Sourav Ganguly

Correct Answer : Sourav Ganguly

DreamSetGo, India's first premium sports experiences and travel platform, 25th Aug 2022 announced the “Maharaja of Cricket”, "Sourav Ganguly" as its first brand ambassador.

Commenting on his association with DreamSetGo, Sourav Ganguly said, “DreamSetGo has been instrumental in revolutionizing engagement, curating personalized experiences and memories for a lifetime for sports fans. I look forward to supporting DreamSetGo’s vision of creating accessibility for the biggest sporting events across the globe.”

Welcoming the new brand ambassador, Monish Shah, Founder & Chief Business Officer, DreamSetGo said, “We are thrilled to have Sourav Ganguly as our brand ambassador. .

Source : News18

Published On : August 26, 2022

9 .

Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) from 25th August 2022?

A)

Pramod Agrawal

B)

S. Somanath

C)

Shri Mihir Kanti Mishra

D)

Dr Samir V Kamat

Correct Answer : Dr Samir V Kamat

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Thursday(25th August 2022) appointed distinguished scientist, Dr Samir V Kamat, as chairman.

Kamat, who is Director General, Naval Systems & Materials (NS&M), will succeed G Satheesh Reddy, who has been named as scientific adviser to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, according to a Personnel Ministry order. Reddy was appointed as DRDO chief in August 2018 for two years. He was given two years' extension in the post in August 2020.

The defence organisation is the research and development wing of the Ministry of Defence.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved Kamat's appointment from the date of his assumption of charge till he attains the age of 60 years.

He obtained B Tech. (Hons) in Metallurgical Engineering from IIT-Kharagpur in 1985 and PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Ohio State University in 1988.

He joined DRDO at DMRL, Hyderabad, in 1989. He took over as the director of the lab in 2015. Kamat assumed charge as NS&M Director in 2017.

Source : Business Standard

Published On : August 26, 2022

10 .

When is International Dog Day celebrated on every year?

A)

August 26th

B)

August 27th

C)

August 286th

D)

August 29th

Correct Answer : August 26th

Every year, International Dog Day is celebrated on August 26th across the world. Dogs are the most faithful animals and man’s best and most loyal buddies. The day honours the adoption of dogs by providing them with a safer environment to live in.

It not only focuses on the adoption of pet dogs of special breeds but also focuses on stray dogs and their welfare. The main objective behind this day is to discourage the unethical selling of puppies and breeding activities.

International Dog Da History and Significance :

* International Dog Day was first celebrated in 2004 by animal welfare activist and pet lifestyle expert, Colleen Paige.

* She dedicated this day to dogs, as her family adopted their first dog 'Sheltie' from a local animal shelter on this day.

* Collen was just 10 years old when she welcomed Sheltie to her life.

* The significance of this day is to support the different breeds of dogs present in our surroundings. It extends support to all varieties of dog species..

Source : India Today

Published On : August 26, 2022