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

1 .

Who is the brand ambassador of RenewBuy, an online insurance platform in 2022?

A)

Vicky Kaushal

B)

Janhvi Kapoor

C)

Pankaj Tripathi

D)

Rajkummar Rao

Correct Answer : Rajkummar Rao

RenewBuy launches its first 360-degree ad campaign with its brand proposition of “Smart Tech, Right Advice”. The company has roped in Rajkummar Rao as its first brand ambassador. The ad campaign highlights the brand’s promise of addressing consumer’s insurance needs, through its digital led insurance POSP (Point of Sale Person) advisor network.

The “Smart Tech, Right Advice” themed campaign emphasises on RenewBuy’s core value of being the most reliable InsurTech platform, where consumers can avail insurance policies digitally, from any part of the country, with the support of RenewBuy’s strong nationwide network of digitally enabled POSP insurance advisors.

While consumers can always buy insurance directly, experience has shown that they still need the human touch. POSP insurance advisors can help them understand the product, its terms, and conditions, choose the right product as per their specific needs and requirements and most importantly give them assistance at the time of claims.

Source : Business Insider

Published On : January 13, 2022

2 .

Who signs MoU with "IGNOU" for promoting Investor Education and Financial literacy through "Gyan Darshan channel"?

A)

EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Organisation)

B)

ESIC (Employees State Insurance Corporation)

C)

IEPFA (Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority)

D)

NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited)

Correct Answer : IEPFA

Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority(IEPFA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Indira Gandhi National Open University(IGNOU) to propagate Investor Education, Awareness and Protection among a large group of present and prospective stakeholders by utilizing the tele-lecturing facility of Gyan Darshan Channel. Signing of the MoU took place virtually in New Delhi on Wednesday(12th Jan 2022).

The proposed lecture series of 75 episodes will be a live tele-lecturing series on 24x7 Gyan Darshan TV channel. Experts for the lecture series would come from renowned professional institutions and senior officials from IEPFA, Ministry of Corporate Affairs and other regulators would also deliver lectures on various investment-related topics.

AIR correspondent reports that this tele-lecturing series is a part of the ongoing celebration of the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence - “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”. 26 episodes of the tele-lecturing series were earlier rolled out last year which were appreciated by all stakeholders. The repository of the tele-lectures is available on IEPFA’s official YouTube channel..

Source : News On Air

Published On : January 13, 2022

3 .

On which day was the meeting of senior officials of the India-US Homeland Security Dialogue held in virtual mode?

A)

13th Jan 2022

B)

12th Jan 2022

C)

11th Jan 2022

D)

10th Jan 2022

Correct Answer : 12th Jan 2022

India and the US(United States) on Wednesday(12th Jan 2022) reviewed the ongoing cooperation in counterterrorism, Cyber Security and a host of other issues at a Homeland Security Dialogue attended by top officials of both the countries.

During the meeting, held in virtual mode, the officials from the two countries also identified further steps that can be taken to explore opportunities and synergies in advancing security cooperation, an official statement said.

The meeting discussed how to secure critical infrastructure and global supply chains, maritime security, aviation security, customs enforcement and trade security, among other issues..

Source : Indian Express

Published On : January 13, 2022

4 .

Which countries has topped the Henley Passport Index for Q1 of 2022?

A)

Japan and Singapore

B)

Thailand and Malaysia

C)

Singapore and Denmark

D)

United States and Japan

Correct Answer : Japan and Singapore

Japan and Singapore have retained the joint top position in the Henley Global Mobility Report 2022 Q1. Their passports holders are allowed to travel visa-free to 192 countries. Afghanistan has the world’s least powerful passports, with a visa-free score of 26.

Published On : January 13, 2022

5 .

Recently, the oldest sloth bear of India passed away aged 40 at Van Vihar National Park and Zoo of Bhopal. What was the name of the bear?

A)

Gulabo

B)

Babli

C)

Saanshu

D)

Chathur

Correct Answer : Gulabo

India's oldest sloth bear, fondly named "Gulabo", died at the age of 40 at the Van Vihar National Park and Zoo in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh an official said on Tuesday(11th Jan 2022).

The female sloth bear, who was rescued from a Madaari or street performer in May 2006 at the age of 25 years, died on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday after attaining the age of 40, an official statement said.

Gulabo was one of the star attractions in the park. She was the oldest sloth bear of the country, it added.

Gulabo was cremated by staffers of the Park as per the norms, the statement said.

Source : The Hindu

Published On : January 13, 2022

6 .

Under whose leadership did the Supreme Court set up a 5-member committee to probe into security lapses during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Punjab?

A)

Deepak Verma

B)

Gyan Sudha Misra

C)

Dalveer Bhandari

D)

Indu Malhotra

Correct Answer : Indu Malhotra

The Supreme Court has appointed a 5-member committee to probe the alleged breach in the security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Punjab earlier this month.

The Supreme Court announced the formation of the 5-member committee after staying all existing inquiries into the issue.

It said Justice Indu Malhotra will head the committee which will investigate the alleged lapses in PM Modi's security.

"A registrar general of the Punjab and Haryana High Court will form the committee which will look into PM Modi's security breach. The committee will also recommend further action to prevent similar incidents," the Supreme Court bench said on Wednesday(12th Jan 2022).

Source : India Today

Published On : January 13, 2022

7 .

Who is the appointed as new Prime Minister of Kazakhstan in Jan 2022?

A)

Askar Mamin

B)

Ruslan Dalenov

C)

Alikhan Smailov

D)

Erulan Jamaubaev

Correct Answer : Alikhan Smailov

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev nominated Alikhan Smailov for prime minister on Tuesday(11th Jan 2022), and the lower house of parliament swiftly voted him in during a session broadcast live on state television.

Smailov, 49, served as first deputy prime minister in the previous cabinet which Tokayev dismissed last week amid violent unrest in the oil-rich Central Asian nation.

Kazakh security forces have detained 9,900 people over the unrest, Kazakhstan's interior ministry said on Tuesday(11th Jan 2022).

Published On : January 13, 2022

8 .

Which country has improved its position by seven places to rank at 83rd place among 111 countries in the latest Henley Passport Index, released for Q1 of 2022?

A)

China

B)

India

C)

France

D)

Germany

Correct Answer : India

India has improved its position by seven places to rank at 83rd place among 111 countries in the latest Henley Passport Index, released for Q1 of 2022. India ranked at 90th spot among 116 countries in Q4 of 2021 in October.

The Indian passport has visa-free access to 60 destinations worldwide in Q1 2022, as compared to 58 destinations in Q4 of 2021. Oman and Armenia are the latest destinations where Indian passport holders can visit without obtaining a visa.

On a global level : Japan and Singapore have retained the joint top position in the Henley Global Mobility Report 2022 Q1. Their passports holders are allowed to travel visa-free to 192 countries. Afghanistan has the world’s least powerful passports, with a visa-free score of 26.

Published On : January 13, 2022

9 .

Who has been launches Artificial Intelligence-driven Start-Up by IIT alumni for water purification?

A)

Manoj Sinha

B)

Jitendra Singh

C)

Rajnath Singh

D)

Harsh Vardhan

Correct Answer : Dr. Jitendra Singh

Union Minister "Dr. Jitendra Singh" today(11th Jan 2022) launched Artificial Intelligence-driven Start-Up by IIT alumni for water purification through innovative technology.

The facility aims to provide clean drinking water at a price much lesser than the market price. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said, the Artificial Intelligence-driven Start-Up initiative should be motivating for other Start-Ups as well.

Dr. Jitendra Singh said, Science and Technology Ministry is committed to reach out to potential small and viable start-ups having skill and talent pool, but lacking in resources. He asked private sector to come forward with tech solutions to cover nearly 14 crore households where clean drinking water is yet to reach.

Source : All India Radio

Published On : January 12, 2022

10 .

Where did the 9th edition of Northeast Festival concludes?

A)

Guwahati (Assam)

B)

Shillong (Meghalaya)

C)

Imphal (Manipur)

D)

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)

Correct Answer : Guwahati (Assam)

The 9th edition of the North East Festival held at Radisson Blu hotel here from 7th, 8th, and 9th of January, 2022 in Guwahati, Assam.The main purpose of this festival is to promote and highlight the commercial and tourism potential of the North East region.

The festival was organised in the format of a carnival with live music and dance performances, engaging the visitors throughout the day in the open area while serious discussions on business, economic, socio-political issues of the region engrossed the intellectuals in the conference halls.

The festival aimed at integrated marketing of the entire North-East to attract tourists and investments. The closing day was graced by Assam’s Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, who interacted with entrepreneurs participating from across the North-East region.

Published On : January 12, 2022