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Introduction
Let’s have a look into the current affairs from 7th August to 15th August 2022
Commonwealth Games 2022, Hiroshima Day, Digital Payments Index, Repo Rate, RBI.
- What is the current Repo Rate after the RBI’s MPC committee held the meeting on August 05, 2022?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on August 05, 2022, has decided to increase the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 50 basis points to 5.40 percent with immediate effect.
- What is the projected Real GDP rate for India as per RBI for fiscal 2022-2023?
The real GDP growth projection by RBI has been retained at 7.2 percent for FY2022-23.
- In August 2022, the US Senate approved Finland and Sweden’s accession to ______.
The US Senate has approved Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO
- Which state government has launched the ‘Chief Minister Equal Education Relief, Assistance and Grant’ (Cheerag) scheme for EWS Students?
Haryana government has launched the ‘Chief Minister Equal Education Relief, Assistance and Grant’ (Cheerag) scheme.
- Bajrang Punia, who won the gold medal for India in the Commonwealth Games 2022, is associated with which of the following sports?
Bajrang Punia has won his 3rd Commonwealth Games medal and his second successive Gold medal in the men’s 65kg category.
- Which country has become the seventh country in the world to launch a mission to the Moon?
South Korea has successfully launched its first lunar mission, Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter, also known as Danuri, from Cape Canaveral in Florida.
- Which state has decided to develop one Sanskrit-speaking village in each of the 13 districts in the state?
Uttarakhand government has decided to develop one Sanskrit-speaking village in each of the 13 districts in the state.
- ___________ has won the gold medal in the Women’s Wrestling Freestyle 62Kg
Star Indian wrestler, Sakshi Malik has won the gold medal in the Women’s Wrestling Freestyle 62Kg at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
National Handloom Day, Javelin Throw Day, 2022 SAFF U20 Championship, Miss India USA
- SEBI has formed 15-member Advisory Committee of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to boost overseas flows into the country. Who is the head of this committee?
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has constituted a 15-member expert group of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to boost overseas flows into the country. The FPI Advisory Committee (FAC) will be chaired by former Chief Economic Adviser KV Subramanian.
- Who has been elected as the new and 14th Vice-President of India in the election held in August 2022?
Jagdeep Dhankhar has been elected as the 14th Vice-President of India after he won the presidential polls to elect the next Vice-President.
- Which state has recently inked an MoU with Deloitte India to achieve the target of $1 trillion economy?
The Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has appointed Deloitte India as a consultant for achieving the target of bringing the state’s economy to USD1 trillion mark.
- When is the National Handloom Day observed in India?
In India, the National Handloom Day is observed annually on 7 August to honour the handloom weavers in the country and also highlight the contribution of handloom industry to the socioeconomic development of the country and increase income of the weavers.
- In India which day is dedicated to be observed as the Javelin Throw Day every year?
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will be celebrating second ‘Javelin Throw Day’ on August 7, 2022. The day was first observed in 2021 in honour of Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won India’s first Olympic gold medal in athletics at Tokyo.
- Who among the following has been roped in as the MD & CEO of Unity Small Finance Bank?
he Unity Small Finance Bank (SFB) Limited (Unity Bank) has appointed its interim CEO, Inderjit Camotra as the managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO) of the bank
- The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed which organization as its consultant for achieving USD 1 trillion state economy?
The Uttar Pradesh government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Deloitte India, appointing it as a consultant for achieving the target of lifting the state’s economy to USD 1 trillion.
Nagasaki day, 2022 Commonwealth Games, India Ki Udaan, Defence Expo, Chess Olympiad.
- Gustavo Petro has taken charge as the President of which country?
Gustavo Petro has been sworn in as the first leftist president of Colombia. He succeeds Ivan Duque.
- The Ministry of Defence has announced that the 12th edition of the Defence Expo will be held in _________.
The Ministry of Defence has announced that the 12th edition of the Defence Expo, India’s flagship exhibition on Land, Naval and Homeland Security systems, will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- Recently the Indian Army conducted pan-India satellite communication exercise to test the operational readiness and robustness of its hi-tech satellite communication systems. What was the name of this exercise?
The Indian Army conducted a pan-India satellite communication exercise named ‘Ex Skylight’, in the last week of July.
- International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated on _______ across the world.
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated on 09th August across the world. The celebration highlights the role of indigenous people and the importance of preserving their rights, communities and knowledge they gathered and passed down over centuries.
- Which state government has announced to implement 100% National Education Policy (NEP) in higher education from next academic year?
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that the state government will implement 100% of the syllabus in higher education institutes along the lines of the National Education Policy.
- Which country commemorates the 9th of August every year as Nagasaki day?
Japan commemorates the 9th of August every year as Nagasaki day. On August 9, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan.
- PV Sindhu bagged a gold medal beat _______ in the at the Commonwealth Games 2022 women’s single badminton final.
India’s shuttler P V Sindhu has clinched a gold medal in the final of women’s single at the Commonwealth Games 2022. The double Olympic medalist beat Michelle Li of Canada to win the Gold.
- Which of the following companies has launched the ‘India Ki Udaan’ project to mark 75 years of Independence?
Named ‘India ki Udaan’, the project executed by Google Arts & Culture celebrates the country’s achievements and is “themed on the unwavering and undying spirit of India over these past 75 years”.
- Karnataka Chief Minister, Basavaraj Bommai has announced that Kannada film star ____, who died last year, will be conferred with the ‘Karnataka Ratna’ award posthumously.
Karnataka Chief Minister, Basavaraj Bommai has announced that Kannada film star Puneeth Rajkumar, who died last year, will be conferred with the ‘Karnataka Ratna’ award posthumously.
- Which of the following country will host the Chess Olympiad 2026?
Uzbekistan will host the Chess Olympiad 2026, the International Chess Federation (FIDE), announced.
- How many medals did India win in Commonwealth Games 2022 table?
India won 61 medals in the overall Commonwealth Games 2022 medal table.
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a fine of Rs 32 lakh on which bank for breach of directions on classification & reporting of frauds?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a fine of Rs 32 lakh on Indian Bank for breach of directions on classification & reporting of frauds.
Ex Vajra Prahar 2022, ICC Men’s Player of the Month, International Biofuel Day.
- Ex Vajra Prahar 2022 is a joint special forces exercise of India with which country?
The India-US Joint Special Forces exercise “Ex Vajra Prahar 2022”, is the 13th edition of the annual exercise.
- When is the International Biofuel Day marked?
The International Biofuel Day (World Biofuel Day) is observed every year on August 10 to raise awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and highlight the various efforts made by Government in the biofuel sector.
- Which player has been chosen by the ICC as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July 2022?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has chosen Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July 2022.
- Where was the 2022 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Regional Standardization Forum (RSF) for Asia and Oceania region held?
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Regional Standardization Forum (RSF) for Asia and Oceania region was hosted by the Ministry of Communication, Government of India on 08 August 2022 in New Delhi, as a part of the celebrations of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
- Which day has been dedicated as the World Lion Day?
World Lion Day is observed globally on 10th August. The day aims to spread awareness of lions and the urgent need to strive toward their conservation.
- Which player has been named as the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for July 2022?
England’s emerging all-rounder Emma Lamb as been declared ICC Women’s Player of the Month for July 2022.
- Tennis legend from the United States, ______ has announced her retirement.
Tennis legend from the United States, Serena Williams has announced her retirement
- Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation via video conferencing a second generation (2G) ethanol plant in _________.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation via video conferencing a second generation (2G) ethanol plant built at an estimated cost of Rs 900 crore in Haryana’s Panipat.
World Organ Donation Day, Khelo India Women’s Hockey League, SMILE-75 initiative.
- Which day of the year has been dedicated to be celebrated as World Organ Donation Day annually?
World Organ Donation Day is observed globally on the 13th of August. This day is observed to spread awareness about the importance of donating organs. It also plays a pivotal role in debunking various misconceptions about donating organs.
- Which of the following ministry has launched the SMILE-75 initiative?
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, has identified 75 Municipal Corporations to implement comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of begging under “SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise” named as “SMILE-75 Initiative”.
- Which of the following bank will manage the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangladesh for two more years?
The State Bank of India (SBI) will manage the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangladesh for two more years.
- Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent left for ________ to participate in a four-day bilateral exercise ‘Udarashakti’.
Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent left for Malaysia to participate in a four-day bilateral exercise ‘Udarashakti’ with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
- The 1st Edition of Women Indian Premier League will be starting from March _______, a senior BCCI official confirmed.
The 1st Edition of Women Indian Premier League will be starting from March 2023 to be held in a one-month window and in all likelihood with five teams, a senior BCCI official confirmed.
- What is the theme of World Organ Donation Day 2022?
This year’s theme for World Organ Donation Day 2022 is “let’s pledge to donate organs and save lives”.
- Who becomes the first South Asian to win the Lisbon Triennale Lifetime Achievement Award?
Marina Tabassum becomes the first South Asian to win the Lisbon Triennale Lifetime Achievement Award
- The first Khelo India Women’s Hockey League under-16 is scheduled to be held at the Major Dhyanchand Stadium in ________.
The first Khelo India Women’s Hockey League under-16 is scheduled to be held at the Major Dhyanchand Stadium in New Delhi from August 16 to 23, 2022.
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