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

1 .

Which company has tied up with Luxembourg-based satellite and telecom services provider SES to provide satellite-based broadband communication services in India?

A)

Reliance Jio

B)

Bharti Airtel

C)

Vodafone Group

D)

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

Correct Answer : Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio has tied up with Luxembourg-based satellite and telecom services provider SES to provide satellite-based broadband communication services in India. Under the agreement, Jio Platforms has formed a joint venture with SES, named as Jio Space Technology Ltd.

The joint venture will deliver the next generation scalable and affordable broadband services in India, leveraging satellite technology. Jio Platforms Ltd will hold 51 percent and SES will own a 49 percent equity stake in the joint venture. The total value of the contract is around $100 million.

Published On : February 15, 2022

2 .

Who has been appointed as the new CEO and MD of Air India?

A)

Ece Erken

B)

Ilker Ayci

C)

Bilal Erdogan

D)

Bilal Erdogan

Correct Answer : Ilker Ayci

Ilker Ayci has been appointed as the new CEO and MD of Air India. He will assume his responsibilities on or before 1st April 2022. Ilker Ayci is a former chairman of Turkish Airlines. Ilker is an aviation industry leader who led Turkish Airlines to its current success during his tenure there.

About Ilker Ayci : Ayci was born in Istanbul in 1971. After graduating from the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Bilkent University, he served as a researcher in the Department of Political Sciences at Leeds University in the U.K.

Starting his career in 1994, he was assigned several positions in Kurtsan Ilaclar A.S., Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Universal Dis Ticaret A.S., respectively, and then he served as a general manager in Basak Sigorta A.S. between 2005-2006, and then in Gunes Sigorta A.S. between 2006 and 2011.

Published On : February 14, 2022

3 .

How many new Chinese apps have India decided to ban, citing security threats, by February 14, 2022?

A)

36

B)

42

C)

49

D)

54

Correct Answer : 54

The Government of India will ban 54 more Chinese apps that pose a threat to India's security, informed sources on Monday(14th Feb 2022).

"Government of India to ban 54 Chinese apps that pose a threat to India's security," sources said.

The 54 Chinese apps include Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD, Beauty Camera - Selfie Camera, Equalizer & Bass Booster, CamCard for SalesForce Ent, Isoland 2: Ashes of Time Lite, Viva Video Editor, Tencent Xriver, Onmyoji Chess, Onmyoji Arena, AppLock, Dual Space Lite.

Source : New Indian Express

Published On : February 14, 2022

4 .

Which state governor launched QR code-based mechanism for certification in India?

A)

Gujarat

B)

Himachal Pradesh

C)

Jammu and Kashmir

D)

Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor, Manoj Sinha has launched a QR code-based mechanism for certification and labelling of handmade carpets of the union territory. With the QR-based application, which is the first of its kind in the country, customers can check and verify the authenticity and other requisite details of carpets produced in Jammu and Kashmir, read an official statement from the administration. Manoj Sinha also felicitated UT’s awardees of Handicrafts & Handloom. J&K Handicrafts are repositories of India’s creative traditions that are serving as a cultural expression.

Published On : February 14, 2022

5 .

Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been re-elected as the President of which nation?

A)

Germany

B)

Finland

C)

Sweden

D)

Denmark

Correct Answer : Germany

Frank-Walter Steinmeier was re-elected as Germany's president on February 13, 2022. He won the second term after a special assembly voted for the veteran politician. He won 77 percent of support.

Published On : February 14, 2022

6 .

Ilker Ayci has been appointed as the new CEO of Air India. He was previously serving as the Chairman of which international airlines?

A)

Turkish Airlines

B)

Emirates

C)

Qatar Airways

D)

Singapore Airlines

Correct Answer : Turkish Airlines

Tata Sons announced on February 14, 2022 that Ilker Ayci has been appointed as the new CEO and MD of Air India. Ilker Ayci was previously serving as the Chairman of Turkish Airlines and was on the board of the company before that.

Published On : February 14, 2022

7 .

Which state Central Jail has started its own radio channel 'Jail Vaani-FM 18.77'?

A)

Uttar Pradesh

B)

Madhya Pradesh

C)

Andhra Pradesh

D)

Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Madhya Pradesh

In Madhya Pradesh, the Central Jail of Indore has started its own radio channel ‘Jail Vaani-FM 18.77’. Through this radio channel, the jail inmates will get to know about the happening in the world. The radio channel will also provide the jail inmates with information on health and social issues.

The radio station will act as a medium for prisoners to tell their own stories and also to share their experiences. The aim is to inform jail inmates about what is happening across the world. Jails with such innovative measures adopted for the reform of prisoners will certainly act as correctional institutions.

Published On : February 14, 2022

8 .

Who has been inaugurates new Durbar Hall at Indian Raj Bhavan in Feb 2022?

A)

Narendra Modi

B)

Amit Shah

C)

Nirmala Sitharaman

D)

Ram Nath Kovind

Correct Answer : Ram Nath Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday(11th Feb 2022) inaugurated the Durbar Hall at Raj Bhavan, situated at Malabar Hill. He said transparency is the most important aspect of good governance in a democratic system and the modern concept of the Durbar promotes the same.

“The method of connecting with people through the Janata Darbar by the public authorities is becoming popular. Thus, in a new context, this Durbar Hall is a symbol of our new India, new Maharashtra and our vibrant democracy,” said the President.

He was speaking at the inaugural event of the Durbar Hall at Raj Bhavan. The President is on a three-day visit to the state from Thursday. On Saturday, he is going to visit Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s native village ‘Ambadawe’ in Ratnagiri district on Saturday..

Source : Hindustan Times

Published On : February 14, 2022

9 .

Who is the brand ambassador of agritech app Krishi Network?

A)

Saif Ali Khan

B)

Akshay Kumar

C)

Pankaj Tripathi

D)

Rajkummar Rao

Correct Answer : Pankaj Tripathi

Agritech platform Krishi Network on Thursday(10th Feb 2022) said Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi has invested in the startup. It, however, did not disclose the amount Tripathi has infused in the platform that is connected with at least 30 lakh farmers.

The fresh funds will be used to expand its AI-based technology platform across India and grow rapidly, the startup said in a statement.

"Coming from a farmer background, I have always believed in supporting initiatives that help farmers with access to information to grow their business," said Tripathi.

"Back in my days as a farmer, genuine and correct information always used to be a concern, and seeing how Krishi Network is supporting farmers is commendable," added the actor who will also be their brand ambassador.

Founded by IIT Kharagpur alumni Ashish Mishra and Siddhant Bhomia, Krishi Network leverages the growing rural internet penetration to create a platform that eases information accessibility for farmers and enables them to generate higher profits from their land.

The platform also has on-boarded agri brands, agri-input merchants, and other stakeholders in the agriculture supply chain.

Its app is currently available in Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi and English..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : February 14, 2022

10 .

Which state health minister announced the "Hope Express" to prevent cancer?

A)

Punjab

B)

Karnataka

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Maharashtra

Maharashtra’s Health Minister, Rajesh Tope has announced that “Hope Express” will be launched in the state to prevent cancer. This is the first such machine in India. He was speaking at the launch of a state-of-the-art Mosaic-3D radiation machine at a private hospital in Kolhapur. The State Health Minister also promised to take initiative to start Hope Express in every district of the state through district planning.

The State Health Minister also promised to take initiative to start Hope Express in every district of the state through district planning. He also inaugurated the Oncoprime Cancer Center online at the Hattarki Hospital in Gadhinglaj. The centre will benefit patients in rural areas.

Published On : February 14, 2022