Current Affairs October 2022 (Part 1)

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October Current GK Quiz

Question 1) Who among the following persons has become the first athlete to win gold in Yogasana at the 36th National Games.
A) Pooja Patel
B) Rani Rampal
C) C.A. Bhavani Pevi
D) Jwala Gutta
E) None of these
Answer – A) Pooja Patel
Explanation:
Pooja Patel recently became the 1st athlete to win gold in Yogasana at the recently concluded 36th National Games.

Question 2) Who among the following persons has been nominated as the US representative on WHO Executive Board?
A) Jerome Adams
B) Dr.Vivek Murthy
C) Ashish Jha
D) Sanjay Gupta
E) None of these
Answer – B) Dr. Vivek Murthy
Explanation:
Dr. Vivek Murthy has been nominated as the US representative on WHO Executive Board.

Question 3) Which among the following Persons has been recently appointed as the President of Burkina Faso?
A) Assimi Goita
B) Ibrahim Trarore
C) Nana Akufo-Addo
D) Alassane Ouattara
E) None of these
Answer – B) Ibrahim Trarore
Explanation:
Ibrahim Trarore was recently appointed as the President of Burkina Faso.

Question 4) Which among the following has celebrated its 90th Raising Day on October 8th?
A) Central Reserve Police force (CRPF)
B) Indian Navy
C) Indian Air Force
D) Border security Forces (BSF)
E) None of these
Answer – C) Indian Air Force
Explanation:
Indian Air Force (IAF) has celebrated its 90th Raising Day on October 8th.

Question 5) Who among the following persons has won FIH Coach of the year 2021/2022?
A) Ashish Ballal
B) M.P.Ganesh
C) Graham Reid
D) Joaquim Carvalho
E) None of these
Answer – C) Graham Reid
Explanation:
Indian men’s and women’s hockey coaches Graham Reid of Australia and Janneke Schopman of Netherlands have won the Coach of the Year awards for 2021/2022.

Question 6) Which among the following companies has received India’s First Micro Category Drone Certification?
A) Skylark Drones
B) Equinox s Drones
C) Throttle Aerospace systems private limited
D) Asteria Aerospace
E) None of these
Answer – D) Asteria Aerospace
Explanation:
Asteria Aerospace Limited has received India’s First Micro Category Drone Certification.

Question 7) Who among the following persons has won the 2022 Nobel prize in peace?
A) Anton ceilinger
B) Ales Bialiatski
C) Alain Aspect
D) All of these
E) None of these
Answer – B) Ales Bialiatski
Explanation:
Ales Bialiatski has won the 2022 Nobel prize in peace.

Question 8) Who among the following persons has won the FIH player of the year 2021/2022?
A) Gurjant singh
B) Manpreet singh
C) Harmanpreet singh
D) Mandeep singh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Harmanpreet singh
Explanation:
Harmanpreet singh has won the FIH player of the year 2021/2022.

Question 9) India’s first Multi Disciplinary cultural centre will be opened in _____.
A) Assam
B) Kerala
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
E) None of these
Answer – D) Maharashtra
Explanation:
India’s first Multi Disciplinary cultural centre will be opened in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Question 10) Which among the following has approved the world’s 1st single charger Rule for Electronic Devices by 2024?
A) China
B) USA
C) Russia
D) Europe
E) None of these
Answer – D) Europe
Explanation:
The European parliament recently voted for introducing a single charging port for mobile cameras, phones and tablets by 2024.

Question 11) Environment Ministry has constituted a task force to monitor cheetah introduction in ______.
A) Maharashtra
B) Odisha
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Kerala
E) None of these
Answer – C) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Environment Ministry has constituted a task force to monitor cheetah introduction in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh.

Question 12) Who among the following persons has won the 2022 Formula One Japan Grand Prix?
A) Charles Leclerc
B) Max Verstappen
C) Sergio Pérez
D) Lewis Hamilton
E) None of these
Answer – B) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Max Verstappen – 2022 Formula One Japan Grand Prix.

Question 13) Who among the following persons has won the Astana Open 2022?
A) Rafael Nadal
B) Novak Djokovic
C) Andy Murray
D) Daniil Medvedev
E) None of these
Answer – B) Novak Djokovic
Explanation:
Astana Open 2022 – Novak Djokovic

Question 14) Who among the following persons has won his 25th World title in the 2022 IBSF World Billiards Championship, Kuala Lumpur?
A) Geet Sethi
B) Pankaj Advani
C) Dhruv Sitwala
D) Sourav Kothari
E) None of these
Answer – B) Pankaj Advani
Explanation:
Pankaj Advani has won his 25th World title in the 2022 IBSF World Billiards Championship, Kuala Lumpur.

Question 15) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of Gulf Oil Lubricants?
A) Mithali Raj
B) Smriti Shriniwas Mandhana
C) Harmanpreet Kaur
D) Mithali Raj
E) None of these
Answer – B) Smriti Shriniwas Mandhana
Explanation:
Smriti Shriniwas Mandhana has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of Gulf Oil Lubricants.

Question 16) When is the International Day for Disaster Reduction observed?
A) October 11
B) October 12
C) October 10
D) October 17
E) October 13
Answer – E) October 13
Explanation:
“International Day for Disaster Reduction” – October 13

Question 17) “World Arthritis Day” is observed on _____
A) October 11
B) October 12
C) October 10
D) October 17
E) October 15
Answer – B) October 12
Explanation:
“World Arthritis Day” – October 12
Theme 2022: “It’s in your hands, take action”

Question 18) Which of the following is observed as the International Standards Day?
A) October 11
B) October 12
C) October 14
D) October 17
E) October 15
Answer – C) October 14
Explanation:
“International Standards Day” – October 14
Theme 2022: ‘Shared Vision for a Better World’

Question 19) “International Day of the Girl Child” is observed on _____
A) October 11
B) October 12
C) October 10
D) October 17
E) October 15
Answer – A) October 11
Explanation:
“International Day of the Girl Child” – October 11

Question 20) When is the National Postal Day observed?
A) October 11
B) October 12
C) October 10
D) October 17
E) October 15
Answer – C) October 10
Explanation:
“National Postal Day” – October 10

Question 21) Who among the following persons has won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovery around genomes of extinct hominins?
A) Svante Paabo
B) Linda Vigilant
C) Ardem Patapoutian
D) Johannes Krause
E) None of these
Answer – A) Svante Paabo
Explanation:
Svante Paabo has won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovery around genomes of extinct hominins.

Question 22) Who among the following persons has won the SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for 2022?
A) Yunqing Tang
B) Mark Kisin
C) Arun Bali
D) Arjun Ram Meghwal
E) None of these
Answer – A) Yunqing Tang
Explanation:
Yunqing Tang has won the SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for 2022.

Question 23) Who among the following Persons has won the 2022 Nobel prize in Physics?
A) Alain Aspect
B) John F.Clauser
C) Anton Zeilinger
D) All of these
E) None of these
Answer – D) All of these
Explanation:
2022 Nobel prize in Physics:
Alain Aspect
John F.Clauser
Anton Zeilinger

Question 24) Which among the following states has launched the Vande Mataram initiative in their state?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Maharashtra
E) Telangana
Answer – D) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The state government of Maharashtra has launched the Vande Mataram initiative in the state.

Question 25) As per the government data, over _____of houses constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), are either wholly or jointly owned by Women in rural areas.
A) 52%
B) 69%
C) 74%
D) 70%
E) 87%
Answer – B) 69%
Explanation:
As per the government data, over 69% of houses constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), are either wholly or jointly owned by Women in rural areas.

Question 26) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the Director general of the Indian Ordnance Factory Service (IOFS)?
A) A.K. Surolia
B) S.K. Misra
C) B.M Kumar
D) H.N Satyanarayan Rao
E) Sanjeev Kishore
Answer – E) Sanjeev Kishore
Explanation:
Sanjeev Kishore has been appointed as the Director general of the Indian Ordnance Factory Service (IOFS).

Question 27) Adani Green Energy has commissioned the world’s largest wind-solar power plant of 600 MW capacity in _______
A) Haryana
B) Rajasthan
C) Karnataka
D) Punjab
E) Telangana
Answer – B) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The world’s largest wind-solar power project of capacity 600 MW has been commissioned by Adani Green Energy in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Question 28) Who among the following persons has unveiled a prototype of a humanoid “Optimus” robot?
A) Akio Toyoda
B) Elon Musk
C) Martin Winterkorn
D) Mary Barra
E) None of these
Answer – B) Elon Musk
Explanation:
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has unveiled a prototype of a humanoid “Optimus” robot that shares some AI software and sensors with its cars’ Autopilot driver assistance features.

Question 29) Who among the following persons has won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature?
A) Svante Paabo
B) Linda Vigilant
C) Ardem Patapoutian
D) Johannes Krause
E) Annie Ernaux
Answer – E) Annie Ernaux
Explanation:
The 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature has been conferred on Annie Ernaux.

Question 30) Who among the following Persons has won the 2022 Nobel prize in Chemistry?
A) Carolyn R. Bertozzi
B) Morten Meldal
C) Barry Sharpless
D) All of these
E) None of these
Answer – D) All of these
Explanation:
2022 Nobel prize in Chemistry:
Carolyn R. Bertozzi
Morten Meldal
Barry Sharpless

Question 31) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has inaugurated the country’s second Rashtriya Adarsh Veda Vidyalaya in ______
A) Maharashtra
B) Odisha
C) Chandigarh
D) Kerala
E) None of these
Answer – B) Odisha
Explanation:
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has inaugurated the country’s second Rashtriya Adarsh Veda Vidyalaya in Puri, Odisha

Question 32) Which among the following countries has emerged as the world’s largest producer and consumer of sugar and the world’s second largest exporter of sugar?
A) Japan
B) USA
C) China
D) Germany
E) India
Answer – E) India
Explanation:
India has emerged as the largest consumer and producer of sugar and also the second largest exporter of sugar in the world.

Question 33) Which among the following states has beaten the Taj Mahal in the number of foreign visitors as per the Indian Tourism Statistics 2022 released by the tourism minister.?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Maharashtra
E) Telangana
Answer – C) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Mamallapuram, a UNESCO world heritage site has beaten the Taj Mahal in the number of foreign visitors, according to the Indian Tourism Statistics 2022 released by the tourism minister.

Question 34) Defence minister Rajnath Singh has approved the proposal to change the name of Faizabad Cantt in _____ to Ayodhya Cantt.
A) Assam
B) Karnataka
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Uttar Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – D) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the proposal to change the name of Faizabad Cantt in Uttar Pradesh to Ayodhya Cantt.

Question 35) Who among the following persons has become the first Native American woman to travel to space?
A) Christina Koch
B) Nicole Aunapu Mann
C) Mae Jemison
D) Kayla Barron
E) None of these
Answer – B) Nicole Aunapu Mann
Explanation:
Nicole Aunapu Mann recently became the 1st Native American woman to travel to space.

Question 36) “World Smile Day” is observed on _____
A) 1^st Monday Of October
B) 1^st Tuesday Of October
C) 1^st Friday Of October
D) 1^st Saturday Of October
E) 1^st Sunday Of October
Answer – C) 1^stFriday of October
Explanation:
The 1^st Friday of October is observed as the World Smile Day.

Question 37) Which of the following is observed as the World Migratory Bird day?
A) 2^nd Saturday of October
B) 2^nd Monday of October
C) 2^nd Tuesday of October
D) 2^nd Friday of October
E) 2^nd Sunday of October
Answer – A) 2^nd Saturday of October
Explanation:
“World Migratory Bird day” – 2^nd Saturday of October

Question 38) “World Day Against the Death Penalty” is observed on _____
A) October 11
B) October 12
C) October 10
D) October 17
E) October 15
Answer – C) October 10
Explanation:
“World Day Against the Death Penalty” – October 10

Question 39) When is the Indian Foreign Service Day observed?
A) October 1
B) October 2
C) October 6
D) October 7
E) October 9
Answer – E) October 9
Explanation:
“Indian Foreign Service Day” – October 9

Question 40) “World Mental Health Day” is observed on _____
A) October 11
B) October 12
C) October 10
D) October 17
E) October 15
Answer – C) October 10
Explanation:
“World Mental Health Day” – October 10

Question 41) Who among the following persons has won the United Nations refugee agency’s prestigious Nansen Award?
A) Angela Merkel
B) Joachim Sauer
C) Annalena Baerbock
D) Theresa May
E) None of these
Answer – A) Angela Merkel
Explanation:
Angela Merkel, former chancellor of Germany, has been conferred with the UN refugee agency’s prestigious Nansen Award.

Question 42) Prime Minister, Narendra Modi flagged off 3rd Vande Bharat Express between Gandhinagar and ______
A) Mumbai
B) Kolkata
C) Pune
D) Ahmedabad
E) None of these
Answer – A) Mumbai
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off 3rd Vande Bharat Express between Gandhinagar and Mumbai.

Question 43) Which of the following nations recently set a target of zero extinction for its unique plant and animal species, promising to preserve at least 30% of its land?
A) Australia
B) Canada
C) New Zealand
D) Austria
E) None of these
Answer – A) Australia
Explanation:
Australia has recently outlined a target of zero extinction for its unique plant and animal species, promising to preserve at least 30% of its land.

Question 44) Who among the following persons has received the American Geophysical Union’s Devendra Lal Memorial Medal 2022?
A) Roxy Mathew Koll
B) Sulochana Gadgil
C) S. K. Satheesh
D) Uma Charan Mohanty
E) None of these
Answer – A) Roxy Mathew Koll
Explanation:
Roxy Mathew Koll, a researcher at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune has received the 2022 American Geophysical Union’s Devendra Lal Memorial Medal.

Question 45) Which among the following states won the first prize under the Large States category under Swachh Survekshan Gramin (SSG) 2022?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Sikkim
D) Telangana
E) Manipur
Answer – D) Telangana
Explanation:
Telangana won the first prize under the Large States category under Swachh Survekshan Gramin (SSG) 2022

Question 46) For the sixth consecutive year, _____ was named the healthiest city in the Swachh Survekshan Honours 2022.
A) Indore
B) Navi Mumbai
C) Surat
D) Bhopal
E) None of these
Answer – A) Indore
Explanation:
For the sixth consecutive year, Indore was named the healthiest city in the Swachh Survekshan Honours 2022.

Question 47) Which of the following teams stood 1st on the medals tally at the 36th National Games?
A) Haryana
B) Services
C) Maharashtra
D) Andhra Pradesh
E) Manipur
Answer – B) Services
Explanation:
The Services Sports Control Board topped the medals tally with a total of 128 medals. 61 Gold, 35 Silver and 32 Bronze comprise this tally of 128 medals.

Question 48) Which among the following states has launched a welfare scheme named ‘Asara’ pension?
A) Haryana
B) Rajasthan
C) Gujarat
D) Andhra Pradesh
E) Telangana
Answer – E) Telangana
Explanation:
The state government of Telangana has launched a welfare scheme named ‘Asara’ pension.

Question 49) Which among the following states has launched “Kalyanamasthu” and “Shadi Tofa” schemes?
A) Haryana
B) Rajasthan
C) Gujarat
D) Andhra Pradesh
E) Telangana
Answer – D) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The state government of Andhra Pradesh has launched “Kalyanamasthu” and “Shadi Tofa” schemes

Question 50) Who among the following persons has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by US President Joe Biden with citation of ‘With Grateful Recognition’.?
A) Vijaya Gadde
B) Satya Nadella
C) Sethuraman Panchanathan
D) Vivek Lall
E) None of these
Answer – D) Vivek Lall
Explanation:
Vivek Lall, an Indian-origin General Atomics CEO, has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by US President Joe Biden with citation of ‘With Grateful Recognition’.

Question 51) Which among the following countries has won the 11th Women’s basketball World Cup 2022 title?
A) Japan
B) USA
C) China
D) Germany
E) None of these
Answer – B) USA
Explanation:
USA has won the 11th Women’s basketball World Cup 2022 title.

Question 52) Alice, the world’s first all-electric passenger plane successfully completed its first flight in the _______
A) Japan
B) USA
C) China
D) Germany
E) None of these
Answer – B) USA
Explanation:
Alice, the world’s first all-electric passenger plane successfully completed its first flight in central Washington state in the US.

Question 53) Who among the following persons has been declared as the ‘National Icon’ of the Election Commission of India(ECI)?
A) Piyush Mishra
B) Pankaj Tripathi
C) Manoj Bajpayee
D) Amit Shah
E) None of these
Answer – B) Pankaj Tripathi
Explanation:
Actor Pankaj Tripathi has been declared as the ‘National Icon’ of the Election Commission of India(ECI).

Question 54) Who among the following persons has been chosen for the 32nd Bihari Puraskar (2022) for his literary criticism work ‘Pachrang Chola Pahar Sakhi Ri’?
A) Madhav Harda
B) Usha Priyamwada
C) Mridula Garg
D) Chitra Mudgal
E) None of these
Answer – A) Madhav Harda
Explanation:
Madhav Harda has been bestowed with the Bihari Puraskar 2022 (32nd) for the literary criticism work ‘Pachrang Chola Pahar Sakhi Ri’.

Question 55) Who among the following persons has authored a new book titled ‘The Last Heroes’?
A) Arundhati Roy
B) P C Balasubramanian
C) Vikram Seth
D) Salman Rushdie
E) P. Sainath
Answer – E) P. Sainath
Explanation:
Book: ‘The Last Heroes’
Author: P. Sainath

Question 56) “Ganga River Dolphin Day” is observed on _____
A) October 1
B) October 2
C) October 3
D) October 4
E) October 5
Answer – E) October 5
Explanation:
“Ganga River Dolphin Day” – October 5

Question 57) “World Cerebral Palsy Day” is observed on _____
A) October 1
B) October 2
C) October 6
D) October 4
E) October 5
Answer – C) October 6
Explanation:
“World Cerebral Palsy Day” – October 6

Question 58) “World Cotton Day” is observed on _____
A) October 1
B) October 2
C) October 6
D) October 7
E) October 5
Answer – D) October 7
Explanation:
“World Cotton Day” – October 7

Question 59) “World Post Day” is observed on _____
A) October 1
B) October 2
C) October 6
D) October 7
E) October 9
Answer – E) October 9
Explanation:
“World Post Day” – October 9

Question 60) “World Space Week” is observed on _____
A) 3-9 October
B) 4-10 October
C) 5-11 October
D) 6-12 October
E) None of these
Answer – B) 4-10 October
Explanation:
“World Space Week” – 4-10 October
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