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

1 .

Who tie-up with Ministry of Culture for Development of Atmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design?

A)

RBI

B)

KVB

C)

SBI

D)

Axis Bank

Correct Answer : State Bank of India

Atmanirbhar Bharat Centre of Design (ABCD), project aims to highlight, promote and celebrate the products that have the Geographical Indication sign, as it signifies a specific geographic origin infused with unique features of that region. Through this initiative, Economic Value Addition to GI products is envisioned and can pave way for GI products from India towards a success story of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Aptly called ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design’, this centre will not only exemplify the most rare and unique crafts of India, but will also provide a collaborative space between the karigars and the designers, to enable design interventions in sync with an exclusive and niche market for the artifacts produced at the Red Fort. As we celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence this year, the Centre will create a rich legacy for future generations, embedded in centuries old traditions. The ABCD project is being implemented by IGNCA, an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture.

Ministry of Culture through National Culture Fund, a trust notified on 28th November, 1996 under charitable Endowments Acts, 1890 has a primary mandate to nurture & establish partnerships in the field of heritage and mobilize resources for the restoration and protection of tangible and intangible heritage. All contributions to NCF are given 100% tax exemption under Section 80G (2) of the Income Tax Act of 1961.

NCF approached State Bank of India to support the project, SBI has agreed to sponsor the project under CSR with a contribution of Rs. 10 crore for the implementation of ABCD Project.

Source : PIB

Published On : February 4, 2022

2 .

Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) in Feb 2022?

A)

Rajiv Gauba

B)

Ravi Mittal

C)

Vineet Joshi

D)

Ajay Kumar Bhalla

Correct Answer : Ravi Mittal

Ravi Mittal, former secretary at the Department of Sports, is likely to take over as the chairman of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), according to a note privately circulated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has cleared Mittal’s appointment, the 2nd February 2022 note said. The appointment will be subject to approval from the Prime Minister Office.

Mittal would head the IBBI for five years or till he is 65 years of age, whichever is early, as per the note, which ET has seen.

The IBBI is a regulatory institution set up by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for enforcing the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The board regulates corporate insolvency and resolution processes. It also regulates insolvency professionals and information utilities.

Source : Economic Times

Published On : February 4, 2022

3 .

Which country has launched the world's first hydrogen-powered flying boat 'The Jet'?

A)

Dubai

B)

China

C)

Singapore

D)

Saudi Arabia

Correct Answer : Dubai

Dubai, World's first hydrogen-powered flying boat is all set to be manufactured and launched in Dubai. Swiss startup THE JET ZeroEmission has signed an agreement with UAE-based Zenith Marine Services and US-based DWYN to manufacture and operate 'The Jet'.

"World's first hydrogen-powered flying boat, 'THE JET', set to be manufactured and launched in Dubai," the Government of Dubai Media Office tweeted on Sunday(30th Feb 2022).

'THE JET' features cutting-edge characteristics and technologies, making it capable of flying in silence over the waters at a cruising speed of 40 knots, a statement released by the media office said.

Source : Times of India

Published On : February 3, 2022

4 .

Who has joined as Director-General of the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) in 2022?

A)

Dr. Suraj Kumar

B)

Dr. Mohan Chandra

C)

Dr. V Pradeep Kumar

D)

Dr. Madan Mohan Tripathi

Correct Answer : Dr. Madan Mohan Tripathi

Dr. Madan Mohan Tripathi has joined as Director General of National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) on Monday(31st Jan 2022). National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.

Before joining NIELIT, Dr. Madan Mohan Tripathi was working as Professor with Delhi Technological University (DTU), New Delhi. In DTU he also worked as Director Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Coordinator of Intellectual Property Rights Cell.

He started his carrier as Research scientist with Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar (Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India) in 1994 and worked for 5 years on many R&D projects. In the year 1999, he joined Centre for Electronics Design & Technology of India, Gorakhpur as Senior Design Engineer and worked for 10 years on various design and development projects in the areas of Information, Electronics and Communication Technology (IECT). From 2009 to 2012 he was Joint Director at NIELIT HQ, where he worked on various projects such as Digitization and Biometric capture of usual residents of India (NPR), development of manpower in IECT Skills, ICT based Skill Testing and Certification.

Source : PIB

Published On : February 3, 2022

5 .

Rupinder Singh Suri who has passed away recently was currently serving on which post?

A)

Additional Solicitor General of India

B)

Vice Chief of Navy Staff

C)

Chief Vigilance Commissioner of India

D)

Deputy Comptrollers and Auditors General of India

Correct Answer : Additional Solicitor General of India

Senior advocate and Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Rupinder Singh Suri has passed away. Mr Suri was appointed as the ASG in on 30 January 2020 for a period till 29 June 2023.

Published On : February 3, 2022

6 .

According to the latest Brand Finance Report 2022, Ping An Insurance is the most valuable insurance company in the world. What country does the company belong to?

A)

Japan

B)

Germany

C)

China

D)

Singapore

Correct Answer : China

Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter “Ping An” or the “Group”, HKEx:2318; SSE:601318) announced that Ping An has been named the World’s Most Valuable Insurance Brand for the sixth year in a row by leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. Brand Finance issued the Global 500 2022 Report at the Davos World Economic Forum and Ping An ranked 21st among the world’s top 500 most valuable brands and fourth among global financial enterprises. Its brand value was US$54.6 billion and its brand strength was AAA-.

Brand Finance also issued the Brand Guardianship Index 2022, recognizing leaders who are building business value in a sustainable manner by balancing the needs of all stakeholders – employees, investors and society. Dr. Ma Mingzhe, Chairman of Ping An Group, ranked 70th in the Brand Guardianship Index, the second-highest ranking of the 14 leaders from insurance companies on the list.

Source : Group Pingan

Published On : February 3, 2022

7 .

What is the global rank of the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) in the Brand Finance most valuable insurance brand in 2022?

A)

8th

B)

10th

C)

14th

D)

19th

Correct Answer : 10th

As per a brand valuation report released by Brand Finance, Life Insurance Corporation has been ranked at 10th in the list of insurance brands globally. LIC is the only Indian insurance company in the top 10 list. LIC has a valuation of USD 8.656 billion (around Rs 64,722 crore).

Published On : February 3, 2022

8 .

PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Statue of Equality in which city on February 5?

A)

Bhopal

B)

Hyderabad

C)

Lucknow

D)

Bengaluru

Correct Answer : Hyderabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Hyderabad on February 5, 2022. He will be dedicating a 216-feet tall ‘Statue of Equality’ commemorating 11th-century Bhakti Saint Sri Ramanujacharya to the nation in Hyderabad.

Published On : February 3, 2022

9 .

Who has been appointed as the Director-General of the Defence Intelligence Agency recently to replace Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon?

A)

Lt. Gen S. C. Malhan

B)

Lt. Gen Kamal Davar

C)

Lt. Gen Rahul M. Kharge

D)

Lt Gen GAV Reddy

Correct Answer : Lt Gen GAV Reddy

Lt Gen GAV Reddy (Lieutenant General GAV Reddyto the Defense Intelligence Agency (Defence Intelligence Agency) has been appointed as the new chief. He was Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon (Lt Gen KJS Dhillon), who retired Monday(31st Jan 2022). At the same time, an official statement issued by the Indian Army said that Lt Gen CP Mohanty retired as the Vice Chief of Army Staff on Monday. Mohanty took over as the deputy army chief on February 1 last year.

He was heading the Southern Command of the Army when he was appointed as the Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS). An alumnus of Indian Military College Dehradun and National Defense Academy Khadakwasla, Mohanty was inducted into the Rajput Regiment on June 12, 1982. He has the unique distinction of commanding two brigades. First on the Line of Actual Control and the second in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the multinational United Nations Brigade. During his service, he commanded the Rangiya-based Division in a counter-insurgency environment and the Sikkim-based Trishakti Corps soon after the Doklam incident.

Published On : February 3, 2022

10 .

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has approved to set up the first ever geological park in the country in which city?

A)

Jabalpur

B)

Gwalior

C)

Raipur

D)

Jaipur

Correct Answer : Jabalpur

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has approved the setting up of the country's first geo park at Lamheta village on the banks of the Narmada river in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh, local MP Rakesh Singh said on Sunday(30th Jan 2022).

He said the GSI has sanctioned â‚¹ 1.30 crore to prepare a detailed project report of the geological rock formations in five acres in the Lamheta village, located 20 km away from the Jabalpur district headquarter, where the park will come up.

The estimated cost of this project is â‚¹ 35 crore and there is a provision to sanction additional funds if required, as the area around the upcoming geo park will be developed, Mr Singh told reporters.

Source : NDTV

Published On : February 3, 2022