Current Affairs - December, 2022

1 .

Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has given Bulandshahr Jail a five-star rating and an 'Eat Right Campus' tag in which state?

A)

Gujarat

B)

Bihar

C)

Madhya Pradesh

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Uttar Pradesh

The Bulandshahr prison of Uttar Pradesh was awarded a five-star rating and the tag 'Eat Right Campus' by the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI), informed a press release.

The FSSAI team inspected the kitchen's food quality, storage and hygiene on stringent measures, based on which the Bulandshahr prison was given a five-star rating, the 'Eat Right Campus' tag in addition to the remark of 'Excellent' by the FSSAI.

As per the release, the jail officers and the prisoners worked extensively for beautification, cleanliness and food safety. The staff also used clean aprons, full-sleeve gloves and caps for preparing food.

Bulandshahr Jail is the second prison after Farrukhabad jail to get this tag from Uttar Pradesh.

The Director General of the prison, Anand Kumar, directed the staff to continuously work towards maintaining the hygiene, quality and cleanliness while preparing food..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : December 27, 2022

2 .

Who won the DSCI AISS Award for 'Best Security Practices in Government Sector'?

A)

UIDAI

B)

ISRO

C)

IRCTC

D)

NASSCOM

Correct Answer : UIDAI

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has won a top data security award for government sector best practices.

The Data Security Council of India (DSCI) is a non-profit industry organization in India that was established by NASSCOM.

The DSCI recognized UIDAI for its critical contribution to protecting the 'Aadhaar' infrastructure, which offers inhabitants with digital identity-based welfare services.

Published On : December 26, 2022

3 .

Who has introduced various initiatives, including a right to repair portal and an NTH mobile app and opened new premises of the National Consumer Helpline centre?

A)

Smriti Irani

B)

Piyush Goyal

C)

Ashwini Vaishnaw

D)

Rajnath Singh

Correct Answer : Piyush Goyal

Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal has recently launched a host of new initiatives, including the right to repair portal and an NTH mobile app and opened new premises of National Consumer Helpline centre in Delhi.

The Consumer Affairs Department and IIT (BHU), Varanasi has signed a memorandum of understanding and launched a capacity building programme of consumer commissions.

On the occasion of the National Consumer Day, the Minister of State for Food and Consumer Affairs Sadhvi Niranjan Jyothi; Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh; National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) President R K Agrawal were also present at the event along with Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal.

On the 'right to repair' portal, manufacturers will share the manual of product details with customers so that they can either repair by self, by third parties, rather than depend on original manufacturers. Initially, mobile phones, electronic, consumer durables, automobile and farming equipment will be covered..

Source : Mint

Published On : December 26, 2022

4 .

The International Space Registry has named one star after whose name?

A)

Mahatma Gandhi

B)

Atal Bihari Vajpayi

C)

Sushma Swaraj

D)

Manohar Parrikar

Correct Answer : Atal Bihari Vajpayi

The Aurangabad unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reportedly named a star after former Prime Minister "Atal Bihari Vajpayee" to mark his birth anniversary.

* Aurangabad BJP president Shirish Boralkar told ANI that the unit had named a star after the ‘Bharat Ratna’ recipient whose birth anniversary falls on December 25. As proof of the new name of the star, Boralkar posted a certificate from the International Space Registry.

* “The star with the coordinates 14 05 25.3 -60 28 51.9 has been registered in the International Space Registry on December 25, 2022. The star gets the name Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. Registration Number - CX16408US.”

* The news agency said that the star is located 392.01 light years away from the Earth and is the closest star to the Sun..

Source : CNBC

Published On : December 26, 2022

5 .

Who has inaugurated the Sports Science Centre in Udupi, Karnataka on 24th Dec 2022?

A)

Jai Ram Thakur

B)

Jyotiraditya Scindia

C)

Anurag Singh Thakur

D)

Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer : Anurag Singh Thakur

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the Sports Science Centre in Udupi 24th Dec 2022.

* Speaking on the occasion, he said that the government is making efforts to transform India into a sporting soft power.

* It has increased the sports budget from 854 crores before 2014 to 3,100 crore rupees this year and spent 2700 crore rupees to enhance sporting infrastructure as against 630 crore rupees earlier.

* For Khelo India Games, the government is spending 3,136 crore rupees for a period of five years. These initiatives are yielding fruits as India went on to win seven medals in the Olympics, 19 in the Paralympics and the highest of 61 medals in the Commonwealth Games and India also won the Thomas cup.

* He said that the encouragement to sports in the country has provided confidence today that Indian sportspersons not just compete but compete to win medals..

Source : AIR

Published On : December 26, 2022

6 .

Which organization has recently received the Type Certification and RTPO Approvals from DGCA?

A)

Garuda Aerospace

B)

Air Pics

C)

Skylark drone

D)

Amarillo India

Correct Answer : Garuda Aerospace

Drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace has received the Type Certification and RPTO (Remote Pilot Training Organisation) approvals from the Director General of Civil Aviation for the indigenously designed kisan drones, the company said on Sunday(25th Dec 2022).

DGCA Type certification is provided on the basis of the quality check and is issued after a rigorous testing process of the unmanned aerial vehicles.

The kisan drones are developed for agricultural purposes and with the Type Certification received for the GA-AG model, Garuda Kisan drones were eligible for Rs 10 lakh unsecured loans from the agri-infrastructure fund offered by the Centre, the company said in a statement.

According to DGCA, a remote pilot training organisation is an organisation authorised by the DGCA to impart remote pilot training to any individual seeking for a remote pilot certificate under Rule 34 of Drone Rules 2021.

"The elusive double certification by DGCA for Type and RPTO certification is a testament to our indigenous Made in India drone manufacturing capacities.We are powered and blessed with strong demands of manufacturing 5,000 drones in the next five months," Garuda Aerospace founder Agnishwar Jayaprakash said..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : December 26, 2022

7 .

Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Nepal for the third time?

A)

Baburam Bhattarai

B)

Bidhya Devi Bhandari

C)

Hisila Yami

D)

Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda

Correct Answer : Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda

CPN-Maoist Centre chairman, Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Nepal for the third time.

* He will head the new government until 2025 as part of a deal reached with another party.

* He has replaced Sher Bahadur Deuba of the Nepali Congress party.

* Prachanda’s Maoist Centre party has won 32 seats in the 275-member House of Representatives.

* The UML (Party) has won 78 seats, and the rest won by smaller groups.

Source : AIR

Published On : December 26, 2022

8 .

Veer Bal Diwas is celebrated on which day?

A)

December 23

B)

December 24

C)

December 25

D)

December 26

Correct Answer : December 26

VEER BAL DIWAS 2022 : In 1704, the place where the family of Guru Gobind Singh stayed, Anandpur, was under siege. Attacked by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, the Sikh Guru accepted to give up the fort for the safety of his people when the supplies started running low. However, his youngest two sons, Zorawar and Fateh were taken captive. Eventually, they were buried alive in a wall at the tender age of 8 and 5 respectively.

On Veer Baal Diwas, we recall the courage of the Sahibzades and Mata Gujri Ji. We also remember the courage of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.At 12:30 PM today, will be joining a programme to mark this inspiring day.

Veer Bal Diwas History : Guru Gobind Singh, the leader of the Sikhs in Punjab during the Mughal reign, had four sons. They were referred to as the four Sahibzade Khalsa.

In 1699, Gobind Singh has established the Khalsa. This elite warrior band had devout Sikhs with the aim to protect the innocent from religious persecution. His four sons from three wives: Ajit, Jujhar, Zorawar, and Fateh, were all a part of Khalsa. All four of them were executed by Mughal forces before the age of 19.

Veer Bal Diwas Significance :

* Veer Bal Diwas is commemorated to honour the sacrifices of the four Sahibzades of the Khalsa. The young children of the last Sikh Guru, Gobind Singh, laid down their lives while defending their faith.

* It is also a day to remember their stories and how the conflict led to the demise of these young children. Especially Zorawar and Fateh. During a battle on the Sarsa River’s bank, the two sahibzades were captured by the Mughal forces. Upon denying to convert to Islamism, they were allegedly buried alive at the age of 8 and 5 respectively..

Source : News18

Published On : December 26, 2022

9 .

Ladakh celebrated Losar Festival to mark the Ladakhi New Year 2022. Losar Festival is celebrated in Ladakh on ____________.

A)

23rd December 2022

B)

24th December 2022

C)

25th December 2022

D)

26th December 2022

Correct Answer : 24th December 2022

Ladakh celebrated Losar Festival to mark the Ladakhi New Year. Losar Festival is celebrated in Ladakh on 24th December 2022. The Losar Festival or the Ladakhi New year is a major socio-religious festival of Ladakh celebrated during winter.

The Losar Festival will continue for nine days from the new year. People will celebrate by offering prayers in the name of God and goddess. They will also dance and sing in honor of Ibex and the pilgrimage of Mount Kailash.

Losar Festival Celebrated to Mark Ladakhi New Year in Ladakh- Key Points

* The Losar Festival celebrated in Ladakh marks the beginning of the New year.

* Losar has been celebrated in Ladakh for centuries and has strengthened the existing community bond.

* The festival brings joy to the lives of inhabitants of the landlocked Himalayan territory of Ladakh.

* The celebrations begin with offering prayers to God and goddesses common to a group of families known as Faspun.

* In the evening, family ancestors are remembered by offering goods and lighting traditional lamps in the graveyards.

* During the Losar Festival, Lardaak is responsible for offering prayers to the village God and goddess.

* The Lardaak carries out all the rituals to purify the individuals.

* They perform the traditional role of the three Lama Jogis and Grandparents.

* Lardaak is the head of Karoks, the dancers of the grand celebration.

* Karoks have to complete the dance 360 times before the deadline set by the astrologer of the village.

* Lama Jogis visits each house in the village wishing them prosperity..

Source : AIR

Published On : December 26, 2022

10 .

Who has informed that the Union Cabinet approved the revision of the pension for family pensioners of armed forces under One Rank One Pension (OROP) from July 1, 2019.

A)

J. P. Nadda

B)

Jai Ram Thakur

C)

Anurag Thakur

D)

Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer : Anurag Thakur

Union Minister of information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur has informed that the Union Cabinet approved the revision of the pension for family pensioners of armed forces under One Rank One Pension (OROP) from July 1, 2019.

* The revision will entail an estimated annual expenditure of Rs 8450 crore.

* The arrears will be with effect from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022.

* The decision to implement OROP was taken by the Narendra Modi government on November 7, 2015..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : December 25, 2022