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1 .

Who is the winner of Syed Modi International Badminton Tournament Women's Singles Title 2022?

Carolina Marin

Tai Tzu-ying

Saina Nehwal

PV Sindhu

Correct Answer : PV Sindhu

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu eased past young compatriot Malvika Bansod in straight games to win her second women’s singles title at the Syed Modi International badminton tournament in Lucknow on Sunday(23rd Jan 2022).

Playing in a depleted field due to multiple COVID-19 cases, top seed Sindhu hardly broke her sweat to get past Bansod 21-13 21-16 in a lop-sided title clash.

Published On : January 24, 2022

2 .

ISRO recently tested the engine used to power India's first human-carry rocket under the Gaganyan Human Space Mission. What is the name of this engine?

Kirti engine

Rama engine

Aadhya engine

Vikas engine

Correct Answer : Vikas engine

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully fired the high thrust Vikas engine that would power India's first rocket to ferry humans.

According to ISRO, the Vikas engine for the Gaganyaan human space mission underwent the qualification test for a duration of 25 seconds at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.

The Indian space agency said that two engines have already undergone tests under nominal operating conditions for a total duration of 480 seconds. The test carried out on Thursday was to verify the robustness of the engine by operating beyond its nominal operating conditions (fuel-oxidiser ratio and chamber pressure).

Source : Deccan Herald

Published On : January 23, 2022

3 .

Which city is the host for the 2024 Summer Paralympics?

Paris

New York

Barcelona

Nanjing

Correct Answer : Paris

The set up will improve India’s medal prospects at the 2024 Paralympics to be held in Paris, France at Stade de France stadium.

Published On : January 23, 2022

4 .

Who has released the book 'The Legend of Birsa Munda' by Tuhin A Sinha and Ankita Verma?

Uddhav Thackeray

Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Aaditya Thackeray

Devendra Fadnavis

Correct Answer : Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Maharashtra Governor "Bhagat Singh Koshyari" has released Wednesday (19th Jan 2022) a book titled ‘The Legend of Birsa Munda’, authored by Tuhin A Sinha and co-authored by Ankita Verma. The Book is the story of a lesser-known tribal hero, Birsa Munda, who courageously fought against the oppressive British Raj for the rights of his tribal community.

According to the authors, “The book based on true events is a tribute to Birsa Munda who in a very short life mobilized the tribal community, rebelled against forced conversions, envisioned a fair and just society and died fighting for it. The Legend of Birsa Munda is the story of a subaltern tribal hero whose contribution to India’s struggle for independence must never be forgotten.”

Published On : January 22, 2022

5 .

What was the amount of global FDI flow in 2021 as per UNCTAD Global Investment Trends Monitor?

$1.34 trillion

$1.49 trillion

$1.65 trillion

$1.92 trillion

Correct Answer : $1.65 trillion

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows showed a strong rebound in 2021, up 77% to an estimated $1.65 trillion, from $929 billion in 2020, surpassing their pre-COVID-19 level.

Published On : January 22, 2022

6 .

The Haryana State Government has partnered with which state to revive the Saraswati River?

Himachal Pradesh

Uttarakhand

Uttar Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Himachal Pradesh

The governments of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh will enter into an agreement on Friday(21st Jan 2022) that entails the building of a dam to supply round-the-year water flow to the river channel, Haryan Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said. The MoU will be signed by Khattar and his Himachal Pradesh counterpart Jairam Thakur at Adi Badri in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district, which is situated near the Himachal Pradesh border and is believed to be the river’s point of origin.

Talking about the plans to revive the river, Khattar told The Indian Express: “We are going to sign an MoU with Himachal Pradesh on January 21, 2022, to build Adi Badri Dam at the starting point of the river, so that round-the-year flow can be maintained. In the first phase, tourist spots will be created along the river’s course till Pehowa, keeping in mind the sanctity of the river.” Haryana has made provisions for projects worth Rs 800 crore for the rejuvenation of the Saraswati river.

Source : Indian Express

Published On : January 22, 2022

7 .

Whose appointment as Independent Chairman of Unity Small Finance Bank has been approved by RBI in 20th Jan 2022?

Ashok Khemka

Anil Swarup

Durga Shakti Nagpal

Vinod Rai

Correct Answer : Vinod Rai

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday(20th Jan 2022) approved the appointment of Vinod Rai, former Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India as Independent Chairman of Unity Small Finance Bank Limited (Unity Bank).

A former IAS officer, Rai has rich experience in multiple capacities with the Ministry of Finance, Commerce, Defense as well as with Federal and State Governments and Private Institutions. He was also Chairman of the Banks Board Bureau, the body which advises the Government on top-level appointments at public sector banks and ways to address bad loans..

Source : CNBCTV18

Published On : January 22, 2022

8 .

According to UNCTAD data, what percentage of FDI in India in 2021 will be lower than in 2020?

13%

17%

21%

26%

Correct Answer : 26%

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows to India dropped 26% in 2021 as compared with the previous year as large mergers and acquisitions deals recorded in 2020 were not repeated, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) data showed.

"FDI flows to India were 26% lower, mainly because large M & A deals recorded in 2020 were not repeated," according to UNCTAD's Investment Trends Monitor published on 19 January, 2022.

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows showed a strong rebound in 2021, up 77% to an estimated $1.65 trillion, from $929 billion in 2020, surpassing their pre-COVID-19 level.

Source : Business Standard

Published On : January 22, 2022

9 .

The warship 'Bayern' from which country arrived in Mumbai on January 21 in a rare port call?

France

Germany

Japan

Australia

Correct Answer : Germany

Strengthening the naval relationships between India and Germany, the Germany Navy Frigate Bayern F217 arrived in Mumbai, India in a rare port call on January 21, 2022. The German warship was received at the Mumbai port by German Ambassador to India Walter J Lindner and Maharashtra's Minister for protocol, Tourism, and Environment Aditya Thackeray. The last time a German ship docked in India was almost 9 years ago when German Fregatte "Bremen" had docked in 2012.

Published On : January 21, 2022

10 .

India will face which nation in its first match of the T20 World Cup 2022?

Australia

England

Pakistan

Sri Lanka

Correct Answer : Pakistan

The ICC on Friday(21st Jan 2022) announced the schedule for the Men's T20 World Cup 2022 and India will be facing Pakistan in their first match of the tournament on October 23 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Australia will begin the defence of their T20 World Cup title against New Zealand in Sydney on Oct. 22 in a re-run of last year's final. The Australians will be hosting the tournament, which begins on Oct. 16 and runs until Nov. 13, for the first time.

Source : India Today

Published On : January 21, 2022