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1 .

Which Birth anniversary of Indian nuclear physicist 'Homi Jehangir Bhabha' on 30th Oct 2022?

A)

110th

B)

111th

C)

112th

D)

113th

Correct Answer : 113th

113th Birth anniversary of Indian nuclear physicist "Homi Jehangir Bhabha" who is also known as the father of the Indian nuclear program. He was born on 30 October 1909 in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India (now Mumbai, Maharashtra, India).

His invaluable contributions to the field of science continue to inspire generations of young minds in the country. Homi J Bhabha was born into a prominent wealthy Parsi family.

On 24 January 1966, Bhabha died when Air India Flight 101 crashed near Mont Blanc. The official reason for the crash-A misunderstanding between Geneva Airport and the pilot about the aircraft’s position near the mountain. However, there are assassination claims like the involvement of a foreign intelligence agency to paralyse India’s nuclear program.

Homi J Bhabha was the founding director and professor of physics at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).

Homi J Bhabha was also the founding director of the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET). It is now named the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in his honour.

TIFR and AEET were the cornerstones of Indian development of nuclear weapons and both were supervised by Bhabha as director.

In 1942, Bhabha was awarded the Adams Prize and Padma Bhushan in 1954.

In 1951 and 1953–1956, Bhabha was also nominated for the Nobel Prize for Physics.

The career of Homi Jehangir Bhabha :

Bhabha, in January 1933, received his doctorate in nuclear physics after publishing his first scientific paper- “The Absorption of Cosmic radiation”. This very paper helped him win the Isaac Newton Studentship in 1934.

There was no institute in India that had the necessary facilities for original work in nuclear physics and this prompted Bhabha to send a proposal in March 1944 to the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust for establishing one.

Homi J Bhabha is also known for formulating a strategy of focusing on extracting power from the country’s vast thorium reserves. It is pertinent to mention here India has meager uranium reserves..

Source : Hindustan Times

Published On : October 31, 2022

2 .

Who has been appointed as the Executive Chairman of Samsung Electronics on said 27th Oct 2022?

A)

Jay Y Lee

B)

Im Se-ryung

C)

Chung Yoo-kyung

D)

Jeongdo Hong

Correct Answer : Jay Y Lee

Samsung Electronics Co. officially appointed Lee Jae-yong as its executive chairman, formalizing the all-encompassing leadership role he has long played at South Korea’s largest business conglomerate.

The 54-year-old Mr. Lee—who goes by Jay Y. Lee in the West—had previously held the title of Samsung Electronics vice chairman. He takes over a position previously held by his father, Lee Kun-hee, who died two years ago after being incapacitated by a 2014 heart attack.

With his father ill, Lee Jae-yong, Harvard-educated and trilingual, served as the de facto head of Samsung, which includes Samsung Electronics, the conglomerate’s crown jewel. All major decisions across Samsung’s various affiliates, from theme parks to life insurance to biopharmaceuticals, required his signoff.

Samsung Electronics’ board said Thursday(27th Oct 2022) it had recommended giving Mr. Lee the executive chairman title in light of the uncertain global business environment and need for stronger accountability..

Source : Mint

Published On : October 31, 2022

3 .

UNESCO has recognised the Mawmluh Cave in______first Indian Geoheritage Site.

A)

Assam

B)

Meghalaya

C)

Sikkim

D)

Uttarakhand

Correct Answer : Meghalaya

The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), one of the largest scientific organisations of UNESCO, has recognised the Mawmluh Cave, located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, as one of the first 100 IUGS geological heritage sites.

The full list will be presented at the IUGS’s 60th-anniversary event, which will take place in Zumaia, Spain. The announcement of the 100 geological heritage sites is expected to kick start an endeavour to designate geological sites from around the world that are iconic, and recognised by all geoscience communities for their impact in understanding the Earth and its history.

The Society of Earth Scientists had submitted the proposal to recognise Mawmluh Cave for consideration under the first 100 Global Geoheritage sites. More than 200 specialists from almost 40 nations and 10 international organisations helped identify and shortlist the sites.

Measurements and Dimensions of Mawmluh Cave :

* With a length of 7.2kms, Mawmluh Cave is the fourth longest cave in the Indian subcontinent.

* The cave is a long maze with many openings and is decorated with stalactites, stalagmites, columns, drapes and moon milk.

* Set at an altitude of 4503 m, the cave is known for its stalagmite formations.

* Another prime feature of the cave is the pool inside the cave that is formed from five different rivers that pass through the cave..

Source : First Post

Published On : October 31, 2022

4 .

As per the World Energy Outlook 2022 report, Global emissions will peak by which year?

A)

2025

B)

2026

C)

2028

D)

2030

Correct Answer : 2025

The International Energy Agency(IEA) released its World Energy Outlook 2022 report stating that global emissions will peak in 2025.

The IEA reports are based on prevailing policy settings that witness a definitive peak in global demand for fossil fuels.

This year’s report opens various questions related to the crisis, such as setbacks for clean energy transitions and government responses to energy markets.

Published On : October 31, 2022

5 .

Who has been elected as the new President of Brazil on Oct 2022?

A)

Antonio Brito

B)

Geraldo Alckmin

C)

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

D)

Jair Bolsonaro

Correct Answer : Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (76) has been elected as new president of Brazil after defeating incumbent president, Jair Bolsonaro.

He has secured 50.83% of the votes, whereas his opponent, Bolsonaro got 49.17% votes.

He was served as the president of Brazil for two terms from 2003 to 2006 and then 2007 to 2011.

India has had excellent relations with Brazil under his government.

He visited India as the Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade in 2004, 2007 and 2008..

Source : AIR

Published On : October 31, 2022

6 .

'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' is observed in India to mark the birth anniversary of?

A)

APJ Abdul Kalam

B)

Bhagat Singh

C)

Subhash Chandra Bose

D)

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Correct Answer : Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

The National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated every year on October 31st to commemorate the birth anniversary of India’s first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This year will mark the 147th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who is also known as the Iron Man of India.

National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2022 Significance : The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas provides an opportunity to reaffirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation towards upholding the unity, integrity, and security of our country. In honour of Sardar Vallabhbha Patel, the government of India constructed the world’s tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel near the Narmada River in Gujarat which symbolizes the strength of unity in India. The main objective of the celebration is to uplift the nation’s unity and spread awareness about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s contribution to Indian history.

National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas History : A prominent freedom fighter, he was an important part of the Indian Independence movement. When India was successful in gaining Independence from the British Empire, about 500 different princely states were given a choice to remain independent or to join India or Pakistan. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel took on the primary responsibility for integrating the princely states. He was instrumental in bringing the majority of India under one state and in the accession of the kingdoms of Junagadh, Hyderabad,and Jammu and Kashmir to India. To celebrate the immense effort, the Indian government introduced National Unity Day in 2014..

Source : First Post

Published On : October 31, 2022

7 .

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar has announced that India will contribute USD_______ to the United Nations Trust Fund for Counter Terrorism this year(2022).

A)

USD 4,00,000

B)

USD 5,00,000

C)

USD 7,00,000

D)

USD 10,00,000

Correct Answer : USD 5,00,000

External Affairs Minister 'S Jaishankar' on Saturday(29th Oct 2022) said that India will contribute USD 500,000 to the United Nations Trust Fund for Counter Terrorism this year to aid capacity-building support to member states in combating terrorism.

He made this announcement during his keynote address at the plenary session of the UNSC special meeting of the Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC ) on 'Countering the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes' in New Delhi 29th Oct 2022.

India has hosted the two-day anti-terrorism meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : October 30, 2022

8 .

An MOU was signed between FIFA, Ministry For Education and AIFF for Football For Schools program in which city on 30th Oct 2022?

A)

Chennai

B)

Delhi

C)

Hyderabad

D)

Mumbai

Correct Answer : Mumbai

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between FIFA, Ministry For Education and All India Football Federation was signed for Football For Schools program in Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra on 30th October 2022.

This is an ambitious program run by FIFA and UNESCO aiming to contribute to the development, education and empowerment of around 700 Million children worldwide.

Under this MOU, efforts will be made to popularize Football among the students. Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and FIFA president Gianni Infantino signed the agreement.

The aim of the scheme is to make Football more accessible to boys and girls around the world. Under the program, 25 million students will be trained and 700 Navoday Vidyalayas will be the nodal agency for football in India..

Source : AIR

Published On : October 30, 2022

9 .

Which country chooses US to build its first nuclear power plant?

A)

Poland

B)

India

C)

France

D)

Japan

Correct Answer : Poland

Poland has chosen US firm Westinghouse to build the European country's first nuclear power plant. The move comes in as a part of the country's efforts to burn less coal and gain greater energy independence.

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki stated that Poland would use the “reliable, safe technology” of the Westinghouse Electric Company for the plant in Pomerania province near the Baltic Sea coast.

The country plans to spend 40 billion dollars for the building of two nuclear power plants with three reactors each, the last one set to be launched in 2043.

This deal is for the first three reactors of the Pomerania plant. As per Poland's government officials, it should start producing electricity in 2033.

Early 1980s saw the construction of a Soviet-technology nuclear plant, which was scrapped following protests by residents and environmentalists, the 1986 disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine and budget shortages. Jennifer Granholm, U.S. Energy Secretary stated that the project would create or sustain more than one lakh jobs for American workers..

Source : AIR

Published On : October 30, 2022

10 .

When is International Internet Day is celebrated on every year?

A)

October 27th

B)

October 28th

C)

October 29th

D)

October 30th

Correct Answer : October 29th

International Internet Day 2022 : On October 29th, International Internet Day is observed by the entire world. It is as we know, the most important invention in human history.

National Internet Day : Internet, a connection between two or more electronic devices that serves as a communication medium, first came into existence on October 29, 1969. To mark the feat, National Internet Day was celebrated for the first time on October 29, 2005, and is promoted by the Association of Internet Users.

What was the first electronic message? Who sent the first Internet message?

It was on October 29, 1969, the first message was sent electronically from one computer to another. The Internet was then known as ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network). It was a landmark event in the history of telecommunications when a student programmer named Charlie Kline sent the first e-message "Lo".

Interesting facts about Internet : On the Internet Day today, here are some amazing facts you need to know:

* One of the reasons the internet is so widely used is because of the World Wide Web. The WWW became publicly available in 1991.

* Around 5.07 billion people around the world use the internet today – equivalent to 63.5 per cent of the world's total population.

* As per latest data, there will be 840 million total Internet users in India (60 per cent of population) by 2022, up from 357 million (27 per cent of population) in 2017.

* Over 4 billion people use the internet via a mobile device.

* Over 57 per cent of the global population uses the internet.

* Internet sees one million new users every day.

* Google is the world’s most visited website on the internet.

* YouTube and Facebook rank 2nd and 3rd for most visited sites.

* On an average, internet users spend 6 hours and 42 minutes each day online.

* On an average, internet users spend 2 hours and 16 minutes each day on social media.

* The government of some countries like China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria do not allow their citizens to use the internet freely. They have either banned it completely or limited their freedom to use the internet..

Source : Times Now News

Published On : October 29, 2022