National (Current Affairs)

Total Questions: 50

1. The West Bengal government has launched 'Paray Shikshalaya' programme. This initiative supports ___________. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 05.12.2022 (Shift-IV)]

(a) Open air classroom.
(b) Financial assistance for girl child.
(c) Blackboard distribution in every school.
(d) Higher education for class 10th students.

Correct Answer: (a) Open air classroom.

Solution:The West Bengal government has launched 'Paray Shikshalaya' programme. This initiative supports open-air classrooms. Under the 'Paray Shikshalaya' project, primary and pre-primary students of government schools will be taught in open spaces.

2. Who has been appointed as the chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation in August 2022? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 05.12.2022 (Shift-IV)]

(a) Rajiv bahl
(b) Anil Chouhan
(c) Samir V Kamat
(d) Ranjit Rath

Correct Answer: (c) Samir V Kamat

Solution:Samir V Kamat was appointed as the chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation in August 2022.

Rajiv Bhal is the Director General Of the Indian Council Of Medical Research (ICMR).
Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan is India's new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
Ranjit Rath is the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of state-run Oil India Ltd (OIL).

3. Which Indian musician performed 'Raga For Peace' at the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 05.12.2022 (Shift-IV)]

(a) Bahadur Khan
(b) Amjad Ali Khan
(c) Buddhadev Das Gupta
(d) Satyaki Banerjee

Correct Answer: (b) Amjad Ali Khan

Solution:Amjad ali khan performed 'Raga For Peace' at Oslo's 2014 Nobel Peace Prize Concert. Peace Through RAGA: It is a subsidiary of the Russia & America Goodwill Association (RAGA.org), a group that unites Russians and Americans for friendship and peace. All official Soviet and pro-Soviet "friendship associations," including The National Council of American-Soviet Friendship, ceased to exist when the USSR fell at the end of 1991 (NCASF).

4. In March 2022, Pramod Sawant became the __________ Chief Minister of Goa. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 03.12.2022 (Shift-III)]

(a) 10ᵗʰ
(b) 13ᵗʰ
(c) 15ᵗʰ
(d) 11ᵗʰ

Correct Answer: (d) 11ᵗʰ

Solution:In March 2022, Pramod Sawant became the 11th Chief Minister of Goa.

Capital of Goa- Panaji
Governor of Goa- P.S. Sreedharan Pillai.

5. Which state government has launched the CHHATA scheme to improve groundwater table in September 2022? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 03.12.2022 (Shift-III)]

(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Odisha

Correct Answer: (d) Odisha

Solution:Odisha has launched the CHHATA scheme to improve the groundwater level in September 2022. CHHATA stands for Community Harnessing and Harvesting Rainwater Artificially from Terrace to Aquifer.

6. Who has been appointed as the 37th CRPF Director General? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 13.12.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Rajendra Kumar
(b) Sujoy Lal Thaosen
(c) Anil Chauhan
(d) Vijay Jasuja

Correct Answer: (b) Sujoy Lal Thaosen

Solution:Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sujoy Lal Thaosen has been appointed as the 37th Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

7. On the occasion of teacher's day 2022, the Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM) launched an initiative to strengthen the efforts of scientifically inclined women. What is the name of this initiative? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 13.12.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) KUSUM
(b) KALYAN
(c) WEST
(d) NAMASTE

Correct Answer: (c) WEST

Solution:A new I-STEM (Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map) initiative called "Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST)" was launched by Dr. Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India on 5th September 2022.

The WEST programme will cater to women with a STEM background and empower them to contribute to the science, technology, and innovation ecosystem.

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) is a scheme for farmers to install solar pumps and grid-connected solar and other renewable power plants in the country.
National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Eco system (NAMASTE) is the government scheme to enable 100% mechanical desludging of septic tanks and sewers in all cities and towns.

8. In which of the following cities did Prime Minister Narendra Modi participate in 2019 as part of the celebration of International Day of Yoga on June 21? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 13.12.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Ranchi
(b) Lucknow
(c) New Delhi
(d) Chandigarh

Correct Answer: (a) Ranchi

Solution:The 5th International Day of Yoga was held in Ran-chi, Jharkhand. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led a crowd of over 40,000 people. The theme of the 5th IDY was 'Yoga for Heart'.

The 8th edition(2022) of International Day of Yoga was celebrated at Mysuru, Karnataka, on the theme "Yoga for Humanity".

9. In which year was Asha Bhosle's name entered into the Guinness Book of World Records for most studio recordings? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 13.12.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) 2017
(b) 2020
(c) 2014
(d) 2011

Correct Answer: (d) 2011

Solution:Legendary Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle has entered the Guinness World Records for the most number of single studio recordings in 2011. She is best known for her playback singing in Hindi cinema. Asha has recorded up to 11,000 solo, duets and chorus backed songs.

10. According to Union Health Ministry, a new display image, with a warning written as "Tobacco causes painful death" will be printed on tobacco products manufactured, imported, or packaged on or after _________. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 02.12.2022 (Shift-II)]

(a) 1 January, 2023
(b) 1 February, 2023
(c) 1 November, 2022
(d) 1 December, 2022

Correct Answer: (d) 1 December, 2022

Solution:According to Union Health Ministry, a new display image, with a warning written as "Tobacco causes painful death" will be printed on tobacco products manufactured, imported, or packaged on or after December 1, 2022.

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