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1 .

World Sports Journalist Day 2022 observed on _________.

A)

29th June

B)

30th June

C)

1st July

D)

2nd July

Correct Answer : 2nd July

World Sports Journalists Day is a global professional observance celebrated every year on 2nd July to acknowledge the job of sports journalists. The day encourages those who help in the development of different kinds of games and strengthen sporting culture all around the world.

Sports are considered an important part of human life in shaping personality and character. Though everyone enjoys playing a variety of sports in childhood, there are some people who take this up as a profession later on. Besides sports persons, there are some individuals who bring up information about different sports from every nook and corner of the world and they are known as sports journalists.

History of World Sports Journalists Day :

A dedicated column for sports in the news business was introduced in the early 1800s by the elite class. Later, it earned popularity among the middle and lower classes which led them to take part in the specialised profession. There are different formats of sports journalism including game recap analysis, play-by-play and research on various fields of sports.

The first International Sports Journalists Day was celebrated in 1994 by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). The day was decided to honour the 70th anniversary of the establishment of AIPS. The organisation was founded in 1924 and the current headquarter is located in Switzerland..

Source : First Post

Published On : July 2, 2022

2 .

When the World UFO Day (WUD) is held on every year globally?

A)

1st July

B)

2nd July

C)

3rd July

D)

4th July

Correct Answer : 2nd July

The World UFO Day (WUD) is held on July 2 every year globally. It is a day dedicated to the undoubted existence of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) by World UFO Day Organization (WUFODO). WUD aims to raise awareness about the existence of UFOs and encouraging people to think about the possibility of us not being alone in the Universe.

The World UFO Day provides an opportunity to these explorers and enthusiasts to discuss, decode, and deduce multiple theories related to UFOs.

World UFO Day History : The World UFO Day commemorates two important days which are the first widely reported UFO sightings in the world. The first sighting was reported on June 24, 1947, when an aviator named Kenneth Arnold claimed to have seen what looked like a flying saucer. This sighting shaped the narrative of the UFO with a disk being the widely accepted appearance.

Source : WIO News

Published On : July 2, 2022

3 .

Who is inaugurated Bosch India's "smart" campus in Bengaluru?

A)

Narendra Modi

B)

Amit Shah

C)

Stefan Hartung

D)

Volkmar Denner

Correct Answer : Narendra Modi

Prime Minister "Narendra Modi" on Thursday(30th June 2022) virtually inaugurated "Bosch India's" first "smart" campus in Bengaluru built at a cost of Rs 800 crore.

"This campus will take lead in developing futuristic products and solutions for India and for the world. I urge Bosch to think of doing more in India and set goals for the next 25 years," he said while inaugurating the Bosch Smart Campus.

"It is a special year for both India and Bosch India, as the nation celebrates 75 years of Independence and Bosch celebrates a century of its presence in India. 100 years ago, Bosch came to India as a German company and now it is as much Indian as German. This is a great example of German engineering and Indian energy," he added.

Over the last five years, Bosch has invested Rs 800 crore in developing the campus, which has the capacity to potentially house 10,000 associates.

The 76-acre site features multiple smart solutions based on sustainability, security, and user experience for associates, visitors, and facility management.

At the ceremony, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai applauded the work done by Bosch India, especially in Karnataka..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : July 2, 2022

4 .

According to a UN report, India's urban population is expected to reach how many million in 2035?

A)

450 million

B)

570 million

C)

675 million

D)

750 million

Correct Answer : 675 million

India’s urban population is estimated to stand at 675 million in 2035, the second highest behind China’s one billion, the U.N. has said in a report, noting that after the COVID-19 pandemic, the global urban population is back on track to grow by another 2.2 billion by 2050.

The United Nations-Habitat’s World Cities Report 2022, released on Wednesday(29th June 2022), said that rapid urbanisation was only temporarily delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

India’s urban population is projected to be 67,54,56,000 in 2035, growing from 48,30,99,000 in 2020 to 54,27,43,000 in 2025 and 60,73,42,000 in 2030, the report said.

By 2035, the percentage of population in India at mid-year residing in urban area will be 43.2%, it said.

China’s urban population in 2035 is projected at 1.05 billion while the urban population in Asia will be 2.99 billion in 2035 and that in South Asia 98,75,92,000 it said..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : July 2, 2022

5 .

Malayalam actor and assistant director Ambika Rao when did passed away?

A)

27th June 2022

B)

28th June 2022

C)

29th June 2022

D)

30th June 2022

Correct Answer : 27th June 2022

Malayalam actress and assistant director "Ambika Rao" died on Monday, 27th June 2022, after suffering a cardiac arrest. She was 58. The actress was best known for her role in the popular family drama Kumbalangi Nights.

Reportedly, Ambika was undergoing treatment for kidney-related ailments for a long time after contracting COVID-19. She breathed her last around 11.30 am at a private hospital in Thrissur.

The news of the actress’ passing sent shock waves in the Malayalam film industry. Several Malayalam stars, directors, producers, and other members of the film fraternity mourned the untimely demise of the seasoned actor-filmmaker. She is survived by her children - Rahul and Sohan..

Source : News18

Published On : July 1, 2022

6 .

Snake Island, which was seen in news recently, is part of which country's territory?

A)

Germany

B)

Ukraine

C)

France

D)

United Kingdom

Correct Answer : Ukraine

Russian forces abandoned the strategic Black Sea outpost of Snake Island, in a major victory for Ukraine that could loosen the grip of Russia’s blockade on Ukrainian ports.

* Snake Island, also known as Serpent Island or Zmiinyi Island, is an island belonging to Ukraine located in the Black Sea, near the Danube Delta, with an important role in delimiting Ukrainian territorial waters.

* On 24 February 2022, two Russian navy warships attacked and captured Snake Island. On 30 June 2022, Ukraine said that it had pushed Russian forces from the island.

* The bare rocky outcrop overlooks sea lanes to Odesa, Ukraine’s main Black Sea port, where Russia is blocking food cargos from one of the world’s leading grain suppliers..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : July 1, 2022

7 .

What is Clofazimine, recently seen in news?

A)

Ransomware

B)

Crypto currency

C)

Both (A) and (B)

D)

One of the three essential drugs in the Multi Drug Treatment of Multibacillary Leprosy (MB-MDT) cases

Correct Answer : One of the three essential drugs in the Multi Drug Treatment of Multibacillary Leprosy (MB-MDT) cases

Clofazimine, a key drug for treatment of leprosy, which had been in short supply in the Indian market for several months, is now “not available”, with the situation turning into a crisis over the past three months.

Clofazimine is one of the three essential drugs in the Multi Drug Treatment of Multibacillary Leprosy (MB-MDT) cases, along with Rifampicin and Dapsone.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), leprosy is endemic in several States and Union Territories of India, with the annual case detection rate of 4.56 per 10,000 population.

The prevalence rate of leprosy is 0.4 per 10,000 population in the country.

Of the new cases detected during 2020-21, 58.1% were multibacillary, 39% were women, 5.8% were children less than 14 years of age, and 2.41% had visible deformities. The rate of visible deformities was 1.1 per million population..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : July 1, 2022

8 .

Who has become the 14th Prime Minister of Israel?

A)

Yair Lapid

B)

Naftali Bennett

C)

Benny Gantz

D)

Avigdor Lieberman

Correct Answer : Yair Lapid

Yair Lapid officially became the 14th Prime Minister of Israel at the stroke of midnight between June 30 and July 1, 2022. His term could be the short one as he take over the caretaker government ahead of Israel’s election which was scheduled to take place on November 1. Yair Lapid is an Israeli politician and a former journalist who is serving as the Prime Minister of Israel since July 1, 2022.

On his first day in office, Lapid's first agenda is to hold the meeting with Ronen Bar, the head of the Shin Bet security agency, at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv.

Shortly after this, the new Prime minister is scheduled to hold a meeting to discuss "the captives and MIAs", a reference to the two Israeli men and the remains of two Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip..

Source : Hindustan Times

Published On : July 1, 2022

9 .

Who has become the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra?

A)

Eknath Shinde

B)

Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar

C)

Devendra Fadnavis

D)

Narhari Sitaram Zirwal

Correct Answer : Devendra Fadnavis

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister "Devendra Fadnavis" took oath as the deputy Maharashtra CM. Devendra Fadnavis, who served as the Maharashtra Chief Minister from 2014-19 had announced in a joint press conference that Eknath Shinde will be the new CM and not him. Home Minister Amit Shah informed later in a tweet that Fadnavis has agreed to be a part of the new government at the behest of BJP President JP Nadda.

Published On : July 1, 2022

10 .

Who has become the first black woman Judge of the US Supreme Court?

A)

Amy Coney Barrett

B)

Marsha Blackburn

C)

Ketanji Brown Jackson

D)

Patricia Tolliver Giles

Correct Answer : Ketanji Brown Jackson

Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in to formally become an associate justice of the US Supreme Court, making her the nation's first African-American woman to serve in that role.

Chief Justice John Roberts administered the constitutional oath for Jackson on Thursday(30th June 2022) afternoon while Associate Justice Stephen Breyer administered the judicial oath, in a ceremony before a small gathering of her family at the Supreme Court on Capitol Hill.

While Jackson’s confirmation is a milestone, it still won’t change the 6-3 conservative majority in the US Supreme Court, which has come under fire for its recent rulings including the removal of abortion rights in the country..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : July 1, 2022