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1 .

Who was appointed as the 14th Attorney General of India?

A)

G. Ramaswamy

B)

Mukul Rohatgi

C)

Ashok Desai

D)

Milon Kumar Banerji

Correct Answer : Mukul Rohatgi

Senior Advocate "Mukul Rohatgi" is set to be appointed the fourteenth Attorney General for India again after KK Venugopal vacates the post. This will be Rohatgi's second time as AG, after his first stint between June 2014 and June 2017.

At the end of June this year, AG Venugopal's tenure was extended for a period of three months or "until further orders". This extension is set to expire on September 30, 2022.

Venugopal, 91, expressed his inability to continue after 30th September 2022 when his third extension at the helm is getting over.

Rohtagi will take the seat of the country's top law officer from 1st October 2022. People aware of the matter said Rohatgi gave his consent for assuming the top post last week following a request from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

Rohatgi was Attorney General for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government between 2014 and 2017, soon after the new dispensation took over..

Source : Mint

Published On : September 13, 2022

2 .

Who as appointed the new Chairman of the Indian refiner 'Nayara Energy company' from 3rd October 2022?

A)

Prasad K Panicker

B)

Y K Hamied

C)

Arun Misra

D)

Ignatius Navil Noronha

Correct Answer : Prasad K Panicker

Nayara Energy on Saturday(10th Sep 2022) announced the appointment of Prasad K Panicker, the director and head of refinery, as its chairman, effective 3rd October 2022.

Panicker will succeed Charles Anthony (Tony) Fountain, whose five years of service have been landmarked by significant improvements in the level of performance and financial position of the company. Despite a challenging external environment, Nayara Energy said it has developed an articulated strategy for a phased expansion into petrochemicals. The first phase of that development plan, the expansion into polypropylene, will be delivered next year.

* Prasad K Panicker will be the new Chairman of Nayara Energy; he will lead the company with his years of experience in the local Indian market.

* The new chairman Prasad K Panicker will also continue to be the Head of Refinery to support Nayara Energy’s development program.

* Nayara Energy will focus more on the implementation of its cutting-edge asset development program to transform itself into an integrated petrochemical producer.

Source : Business Standard

Published On : September 12, 2022

3 .

When is World First Aid Day celebrated every year?

A)

First Saturday of September

B)

Second Saturday of September

C)

Third Saturday of September

D)

Fourth Saturday of September

Correct Answer : Second Saturday of September

World First Aid Day is celebrated every year on the second Saturday of September. This year, World First Aid Day 2022 falls on 10 September 2022 and will be celebrated under the theme 'Lifelong First Aid'.

The day is recognized worldwide to promote the significance of first aid, which is an important fundamental skill, and create awareness on a global level about how it can save precious lives.

It is an effective and rapid intervention that involves reducing pain, and injury, and therefore increases the survival chances of individuals in need. It is the treatment given to patients before seeking a medical help.

World First Aid Day was introduced first by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

World First Aid Day 2022 Theme : According to the IFRC, with this year's theme, 'Lifelong First Aid', we are putting forward the importance of having lifelong first aid learning. No matter the age, having first aid skills and knowledge helps create safer and healthier communities. Children, adults, or older adults should also be able to have a quality first aid education. A lifelong commitment to learning and providing first aid is what makes us more resilient..

Source : The Quint

Published On : September 12, 2022

4 .

The second India andJapan 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting was held in which city on September 8, 2022?

A)

Delhi

B)

Mumbai

C)

Kyoto

D)

Tokyo

Correct Answer : Tokyo

India and Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue : The second India-Japan 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting was held in Tokyo, Japan on September 8, 2022, and was attended by the Indian Minister of Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh, the Indian Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, the Japanese Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Mr. HAYASHI Yoshimasa, and the Japanese Minister of Defense, Mr. HAMADA Yasukazu.

India and Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue Important Points :
* The Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to a rules-based international order that respects sovereign and territorial integrity of nations and stressed the need for all nations to seek peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with international law without resorting to threat or use of force or any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo.

* They acknowledged that global cooperation is needed more than ever to address security challenges that have become more acute.

* The Ministers emphasised their dedication to the achievement of a free and open Indo-Pacific region that is inclusive, resilient, based on the rule of law, and free from coercion.

* The Ministers additionally reaffirmed their ardent support for ASEAN’s centrality and unity as well as their complete support for the

“The “ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP)” defends values including the rule of law, inclusivity, freedom, and openness.

India and Japan Dialogue: Open and productive discussion : On regional and international problems of shared interest and concern, particularly those in the Indo-Pacific area and Ukraine, the Ministers had an open and productive discussion. The Ministers strongly reinforced the recent commitments made by their Prime Ministers in their Joint Statement of March 19, 2022 ( “Concerning local and international security issues, the Partnership for a Peaceful, Stable, and Prosperous Post-COVID World (“PfaSP”) was established.

While pledging its determination to consider all necessary options for national defence, including “The Japanese side expressed its resolve to fundamentally strengthen Japan’s defence capabilities within the following five years and secured a significant increase in Japan’s defence budget necessary to accomplish it. The Indian side voiced its support for efforts to improve security and defence cooperation while acknowledging Japan’s resolve to strengthen its defence capabilities.

Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the Indian Armed Forces :

* The Ministers took notice of the developments in the two countries’ defence exchanges and cooperation.

* The Ministers praised both the operationalization of the Agreement Concerning Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the Indian Armed Forces in the exercise and Japan’s participation in the multinational exercise MILAN for the first time.

* The Ministers noted with pleasure that the air services of the two countries are collaborating closely for the early conduct of the first India-Japan fighter exercise.

* The Ministers also expressed their shared intention to make continuous efforts toward more complex and sophisticated bilateral exercises, such as “Dharma Guardian,” “JIMEX,” and “Malabar.”

The Ministers resolved to hold the following 2+2 Ministerial Meeting in India in response to their appreciation for the strategic direction the 2+2 meetings have offered through their in-depth discussions for strengthening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : September 12, 2022

5 .

Who has appointed as the Chairman of the Appellate Tribunal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on September 2022?

A)

Sharad Arvind Bobde

B)

K. K. Venugopal

C)

Munishwar Nath Bhandari

D)

Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana

Correct Answer : Munishwar Nath Bhandari

Chief Justice of Madras High Court, the Centre appointed Justice "Munishwar Nath Bhandari" as the Chairman of the Appellate Tribunal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Justice Bhandari is due to retire on September 12, 2022. The order was issued by the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance.

The Tribunal for Forfeiture of Property under the SAFEMA and the b were merged in 2016 through the Finance Act, 2016. The post of the Chairperson of the Tribunal was vacant since September 2019.

The President of India is pleased to appoint Hon’ble Mr Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari, Chief Justice, Madras High Court as Chairman, Appellate Tribunal under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators Act (SAFEMA) in the salary of Rs. 2,50,000/ -(Fixed) p.m., for a period of 04 years, or till attaining the age of seventy years, or until further orders, whichever is the earliest in terms of Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021 read with Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021.

Source : Indian Express

Published On : September 12, 2022

6 .

National Forest Martyrs Day 2022 observed on?

A)

September 12

B)

September 11

C)

September 10

D)

September 9

Correct Answer : September 11

National Forest Martyrs Day 2022 is observed on September 11 every year. To honour those who gave their lives to preserve India's forests, jungles, and wildlife, National Forest Martyrs Day is observed.

In order to protect our forests, wildlife, national parks, animal sanctuaries, etc., forest rangers and other personnel work day and night.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change declared in 2013 that a day should be set aside in honour of forests and people who protect India's forests, jungles, and wildlife.

The tragic Khejarli massacre occurred on September 11, 1730, which is why this day was chosen to be recognised as National Forest Martyrs Day. Cutting down the Khejarli trees in the forest was ordered by Maharaja Abhay Singh of Rajasthan. Bishnoi community people protested against the order as they considered Khejarli trees to be sacred.

A woman named Amrita Devi offered her head to save Khejarli trees from being cut down, as a mark of protest.

However, the Maharaja’s men beheaded Amrita Devi and also killed more than 350 people that day, including young children of Amrita Devi. The King ordered his men to stop killing individuals when the situation worsened...

Source : DNA India

Published On : September 12, 2022

7 .

World Dairy Summit in India has been organised after how many years?

A)

25 years

B)

37 years

C)

48 years

D)

55 years

Correct Answer : 48 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday(12th Sep 2022) inaugurated the International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit (IDF WDS) 2022, being organised at India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida.

Union Minister Purshottam Rupala, addressing the World Diary Summit 2022, said that it has been organised in India after 48 years.

"World Diary Summit has been organized after over 48 years in India. Our milk production is 220 million tonnes today. We are in the position to export surplus milk, in line with the 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat," he said.

According to the Prime Minister's Office, the four-day-long IDF WDS 2022 -- being held from 12th September to 15th September 2022, is a congregation of global and Indian dairy stakeholders including industry leaders, experts, farmers and policy planners, centring around the theme of 'Dairy for Nutrition and Livelihood'.

Around 1,500 participants from 50 countries are expected to participate in IDF WDS 2022. The last such summit was held in India about half a century ago in 1974..

Source : NDTV

Published On : September 12, 2022

8 .

Who collaborated with Indian Army for "CSR Project" to coach and mentor less privileged girl students in Kargil?

A)

State Bank of India

B)

Steel Authority of India

C)

Indian Space Research Organisation

D)

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd

Correct Answer : Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) and the Indian Army have collaborated for implementing a "CSR project" to coach and mentor less privileged girl students in Kargil. The project is known as ‘Kargil Ignited Minds’, and the project aims to prepare 50 girl students for various national-level engineering and medical entrance examinations.

* It will focus on empowering the underprivileged girls with limited resources, residing in extreme weather conditions. The selection of students for this project is through a rigorous process involving screening, preliminary test and interviews.

* "The project shall enhance knowledge, skill and personality development of aspiring students," it said.

* The MoU signing ceremony for Project 'Kargil Ignited Minds' was held at Headquarters 14 Corps, Leh.

* HPC ED (I&C) Subodh Batra highlighted CSR projects including 'Kashmir Super 50 - Medical' in Jammu and Kashmir and the construction of more than 1,000 school toilets under 'Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan' in various parts of the country, which have been instrumental in providing better educational opportunities for needy students..

Source : The Hindu Businessline

Published On : September 12, 2022

9 .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 1st Of Its Kind 'Centre-State Science Conclave' in which city?

A)

Ahmedabad

B)

Delhi

C)

Mumbai

D)

Bengaluru

Correct Answer : Ahmedabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the "Centre-State Science Conclave" in Ahmedabad on Saturday(10th Sep 2022) via video conferencing.

According to Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the first of its kind Conclave will strengthen Centre-State coordination and collaboration mechanisms – in the spirit of cooperative federalism – to build a robust science, technology and innovation (STI) ecosystem across the country.

The two-day Conclave is being organised at Science City, Ahmedabad on September 10-11, 2022.

It will include sessions on different thematic areas including STI Vision 2047; Future Growth Pathways and Vision for STI in States; Health – Digital Health Care for All; Doubling Private Sector investment in R&D by 2030; Agriculture – Technological interventions for improving farmers’ income; Water – Innovation for producing potable drinking water; Energy- Clean Energy for All including S&T role in Hydrogen mission;

Deep Ocean Mission and its relevance for Coastal States/UTs as well as country’s future economy.

During the inauguration of the conclave, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh were present.

The first-of-its-kind Conclave will witness the participation of Science and Technology Ministers and Secretaries of States and Union Territories, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, NGOs, young scientists and students..

Source : The Print

Published On : September 12, 2022

10 .

Which country passes law authorising nuclear strikes as form of defence?

A)

China

B)

North Korea

C)

Pakistan

D)

United States

Correct Answer : North Korea

North Korea has passed a law allowing it to carry out a preventive nuclear strike and declaring its status as a nuclear-armed state "irreversible", Pyongyang's official media said Friday(9th Sep 2022).

The announcement comes at a time of crumbling ties between the North and South, with Pyongyang blaming Seoul for the outbreak of Covid-19 in its territory and conducting a record number of weapons tests this year.

The law will allow North Korea to carry out a preventive nuclear strike "automatically" and "immediately to destroy the hostile forces" when a foreign country poses an imminent threat to Pyongyang.

With the newly enacted law, "the status of our country as a nuclear weapons state has become irreversible", leader Kim Jong Un said.

Kim in July said his country was "ready to mobilise" its nuclear capability in any war with the United States and the South.

He reiterated that Pyongyang would never give up the nuclear weapons it needed to counter hostilities from Washington, claiming the United States sought to "collapse" his regime at any time.

Nuclear talks and diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang have been derailed since 2019 over sanctions relief and what Pyongyang would be willing to give up in return..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : September 12, 2022