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

1 .

Former India goalkeeper EN Sudhir when did passes away?

A)

2nd July 2022

B)

3rd July 2022

C)

4th July 2022

D)

5th July 2022

Correct Answer : 3rd July 2022

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Sunday(3rd July 2022) condoled the death of former India goalkeeper "EN Sudhir". The former India international passed away in Mapusa, Goa on Sunday(3rd July 2022). He was in his early 70s and is survived by a son and a daughter.

Sudhir, who made his international debut against Indonesia in Rangoon (currently Yangon) in the Olympic qualifiers in 1972, represented India in 9 matches. Sudhir was also part of the national team in the 1973 Merdeka Cup and the Asian Games squad in 1974.

Indian football coach and a former player from Kerala, TK Chathunni said Sudhir had been suffering from gall bladder complications.

"He was suffering from gall bladder complications. I was in regular touch but today he stopped responding and I came to know about his death then. Lost a dear friend," T K Chathunni said.

At the domestic level, he played for three different states in the Santosh Trophy Kerala (1969 and 1970), Goa (1971, 1972, 1973), and Maharashtra in 1975..

Source : India Today

Published On : July 5, 2022

2 .

Veteran filmmaker 'Tarun Majumdar' when did passes away?

A)

2nd July 2022

B)

3rd July 2022

C)

4th July 2022

D)

5th July 2022

Correct Answer : 4th July 2022

Padma Shri recipient "Tarun Majumdar" breathed his last on Monday(4th July 2022) morning in Kolkata due to health-related issues. Reportedly, the veteran Bengali filmmaker was undergoing treatment at a Kolkata hospital due to health complications for the past few days. He passed away on Monday morning at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife, veteran actress Sandhya Roy.

TARUN MAJUMDAR AWARDS : Tarun Majumdar was the recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri Award in 1990. Apart from this, the veteran filmmaker won four National Awards, Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards (BFJA Awards), among several others..

Source : India Today

Published On : July 5, 2022

3 .

Who has been recognized as the "Most Preferred Workplaces of 2022" in the premier edition of "Most Preferred Workplaces 2022"?

A)

NLC

B)

MNTP

C)

NHPC

D)

NTPC

Correct Answer : NTPC

* NTPC has been recognized as the “Most Preferred Workplaces of 2022" in the premier edition of “Most Preferred Workplaces 2022".

* It was organized by the Team Marksmen in association with India Today.

* It highlights that how the organizations manage the wellbeing of employee, engagement and productivity alongside organizational performance.

* Organizations are rated on parameters such as employee centricity, objectives, intrapreneurial ecosystem and so on.

Source : Mint

Published On : July 5, 2022

4 .

Who has PokerBaazi appointed as its brand ambassador?

A)

Ranbir Kapoor

B)

Shahid Kapoor

C)

Hrithik Roshan

D)

Shah Rukh Khan

Correct Answer : Shahid Kapoor

PokerBaazi.com, a poker platform, has onboarded actor "Shahid Kapoor" as its brand ambassador. PokerBaazi.com has launched its new brand campaign ‘You Hold the Cards’ featuring brand ambassador, actor Shahid Kapoor. The company said this association with the actor comes in line with its commitment to popularise and create awareness amongst the masses about poker.

With the campaign titled ‘You Hold the Cards’, the brand aims to create awareness about poker as a skill-based sport and establish that in Poker, the game is under your control, and one can emerge victorious basis of skills, determination, and the right strategy.

According to research firm Statista, the online gaming industry across India was valued at around â‚¹79 billion in 2021, marking a leap from about â‚¹65 billion in 2020. The sector is expected to be worth over â‚¹150 billion by 2024, indicating a compound annual growth of around 15%..

Source : Mint

Published On : July 5, 2022

5 .

Which Union Territory has declared Public Health Emergency?

A)

Puducherry

B)

Chandigarh

C)

Lakshdweep

D)

New Delhi

Correct Answer : Puducherry

In the Union Territory of Puducherry, a 'public health emergency was declared in Karaikal region by the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare following an outbreak of Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases. In a press release, Health Director Sriramulu said that the cases have been emerging in the Karaikal region for the last few days. Examination of drinking water samples in the region found it was not good for consumption.

Hundreds of patients have been admitted to hospitals. People in the region have been directed to drink only boiled water.

PWD minister Lakshmi Narayanan conducted an emergency meeting yesterday and directed the officials to take concrete steps to control the situation in coordination with the PWD and Municipalities.

Meanwhile, Puducherry Education Director Rudra Goud said that all Govt aided and Private schools would remain closed for three days from today to Wednesday due to an outbreak of cholera in the Karaikal region..

Source : News on Air

Published On : July 4, 2022

6 .

'Naari ko Naman' scheme has been launched in which Indian State?

A)

Haryana

B)

Uttarakhand

C)

Himachal Pradesh

D)

Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Himachal Pradesh

* Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) will charge women travellers only half the fare for their travel within the state.

* The Government of "Himachal Pradesh" Launching the ‘Naari Ko Naman’ scheme at the Government College Auditorium here on Thursday(30th June 2022), Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur also issued concessional tickets to women.

* Seema Thakur, the first woman bus driver in the state, drove him in a state transport bus to the event venue.

* The chief minister had announced the 50 per cent concession on bus fares to women on April 15, Himachal Day.

* In another scheme, Thakur announced a reduction in the minimum bus fare from Rs 7 to Rs 5 to all passengers across the state.

Source : Theprint

Published On : July 4, 2022

7 .

Who is inaugurated the Digital India Week 2022 at Gandhinagar in Gujarat on July 4, 2022?

A)

Amit Shah

B)

Narendra Modi

C)

Vijay Rupani

D)

Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel

Correct Answer : Narendra Modi

Digital India Week 2022 will be inaugurated by Prime Minister "Narendra Modi" in Gandhinagar, Gujarat (4th July 2022). During the programme, Modi will launch multiple digital initiatives aimed at enhancing accessibility of technology, streamlining service delivery to ensure ease of living and giving a boost to startups.

The 2022 theme for Digital India Week is Catalyzing New India's Techade.

On the occasion, 'Digital India Bhashini' will be unveiled by the Prime Minister, which will enable easy access to the internet and digital services in Indian languages, including voice-based access, and help the creation of content in Indian languages.

Mr Modi will also launch 'Digital India GENESIS' - a National Deep-tech Startup Platform, to discover, support, grow and make successful startups in Tier-II and Tier-III cities of India. A total outlay of 750 crore rupees has been envisaged for the scheme.

The Prime Minister will launch 'Indiastack.global' - a global repository of key projects implemented under India Stack like Aadhaar, UPI, Digilocker, Cowin Vaccination Platform, and Government e MarketPlace among others..

Source : Oneindia

Published On : July 4, 2022

8 .

When is Swami Vivekanand death anniversary observed?

A)

July 1

B)

July 2

C)

July 3

D)

July 4

Correct Answer : July 4

Swami Vivekananda, one of the greatest spiritual figures ever, died on July 4, 1902, at age 39. Born as Narendranath Dutta in Kolkata on January 12, 1863, he chose the path of spirituality by becoming a follower of Ramakrishna Paramhansa.

Swami Vivekananda attracted the world's attention to the treasure of India's culture and heritage. His charismatic personality and incredible knowledge surpassed the barriers of countries, religions and cultures.

Published On : July 4, 2022

9 .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled the statue of legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju in which State?

A)

Karnataka

B)

Tamil Nadu

C)

Telangana

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Andhra Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday(4th July 2022) unveiled a 30-ft bronze statue of legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju on the latter’s 125th birth anniversary here.

The 15-tonne statue was carved out at a cost of â‚¹3 crore and installed by the Kshatriya Seva Samiti in the Municipal Park at ASR Nagar in Bhimavaram (Andhra Pradesh), as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.

Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture G Kishan Reddy, Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, former Union Minister and film star K Chiranjeevi among others were present on the occasion.

PM Modi felicitated Alluri Srirama Raju, Alluri’s nephew, and Bodi Dora, son of Alluri’s close lieutenant Mallu Dora. Popularly known as ‘Manyam Veerdu’ (Hero of the Forest), Sitarama Raju, also referred to by his surname Alluri, was born on July 4, 1897 at Pandrangi village in the then Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh..

Source : Mint

Published On : July 4, 2022

10 .

Who has been crowned Femina Miss India 2022?

A)

Sini Shetty

B)

Manasa Varanasi

C)

Rubal Shekhawat

D)

Shinata Chauhan

Correct Answer : Sini Shetty

Sini Shetty from Karnataka was crowned Femina Miss India 2022 on July 3 at the Jio Convention Center in Mumbai. Along with Sini Shetty as the new Miss India, India also got its new beauty queens of 2022 including Rubal Shekhawat as Femina Miss India 2022 1st runner up and Shinata Chauhan as Femina Miss India 2022 2nd Runner up. Femina Miss India 2022 pageant in its hybrid format had launched a nationwide hunt to find prospective talents from all corners of the country through virtual auditions.

Published On : July 4, 2022