2023 Latest Current Affairs, Daily Current Affairs in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020

1 .

Who is world first human receives a Pig Heart Transplant?

A)

David Bennett

B)

Christopher

C)

Catherine

D)

Jacqueline

Correct Answer : Option (A) - David Bennett

A US man has become the first person in the world to get a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig. David Bennett, 57, is doing well three days after the experimental seven-hour procedure in Baltimore.

The possibility of using animal organs for so-called xenotransplantation to meet the demand has long been considered, and using pig heart valves is already common.

Pigs are increasingly becoming popular candidates for organ transplantation. This is because their organs are anatomically similar to those of humans. What’s more, porcine components are more tuned for genetic engineering.

Published On : January 13, 2022

2 .

Who has been Launches Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar 2021 to 2022?

A)

Annpurna Devi

B)

Ashwini Vaishnaw

C)

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

D)

Dr. Subhas Sarkar

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Dr. Subhas Sarkar

Minister of State for Education "Subhas Sarkar" on Wednesday (January 12, 2022) launched the Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar (SVP) 2021 – 2022. The SVP 2021-22 is open to all categories of schools i.e. government, government aided and private schools in both rural and urban areas. "The schools will assessed through an online portal and mobile app in six sub-categories- Water, Sanitation, Hand Washing with soap, Operation and Maintenance, Behaviour Change and Capacity Building and the newly added category on Covid-19 preparedness and response and the system will generate the overall score and rating automatically," the release mentioned.

The schools can apply till March 2022 to apply for the awards. Schools will be awarded at the district, state and national level. A total of 40 schools will be selected for awards this year under the overall category. "The award money for the schools has been enhanced this year from Rs. 50,000/- to Rs. 60,000/- per school, under Samagra Shiksha scheme. Also, 6 sub-category wise awards have been introduced for the first time, with award money of Rs. 20,000/- per school," the release mentioned. The school will certificate of participation showing the category-wise scores and overall rating of the school.

Source : NDTV

Published On : January 13, 2022

3 .

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 : Option (D) - 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

4 .

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 : Option (C) - 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

5 .

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 : Option (B) - 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

6 .

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 : Option (A) - 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

7 .

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 : Option (A) - 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

8 .

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 : Option (D) - 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

9 .

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 : Option (C) - 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

10 .

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 : Option (B) - 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