Current Affairs 13th August 2022 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Issey Miyake, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?
A. Agriculture
B. Design
C. Economics
D. Science
Answer [B] Design
2. Which Indian state launched ‘Nethanna Bima’ scheme for benefitting weavers?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Telangana
C. Maharashtra
D. Odisha
Answer [B] Telangana
3. Which Indian Politician was conferred with France’s highest civilian award Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Rahul Gandhi
C. Shashi Tharoor
D. Ramnath Govind
Answer [C] Shashi Tharoor
4. ONDC has signed MOU with which regulatory body for coordination of functions of institutions?
A. NABARD
B. SIDBI
C. EXIM Bank
D. NHB
Answer [B] SIDBI
5. The Union Cabinet approved to continue Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana till which year?
A. 2023
B. 2024
C. 2027
D. 2030
Answer [B] 2024
6. When is the World Organ Day Observed?
A. 13 August
B. 12 August
C. 10 August
D. 11 August
Answer [A] 13 August
7. The ‘SPARK’: The Space Tech Park, India’s first virtual space technology museum was launched in August 2022. Which organization/Ministry created the SPARK, the first 3D Virtual Space tech park?
A. Defence Research and Development Organization
B. Indian Space Research Organization
C. Ministry of Culture
D. Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer [B] Indian Space Research Organization
8. Which country recently signed a tender to set up an 1150 MW solar project with the international solar alliance (ISA)?
A. Argentina
B. Peru
C. Congo
D. Cuba
Answer [D] Cuba
9. Name the lifestyle-focused corporate salary account that was recently launched by Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
A. Kotak Crème
B. Kotak Max
C. Kotak Prime
D. Kotak Gold
Answer [A] Kotak Crème
10. Name the bank that recently partnered with IBSD Intech to provide enhanced digital services.
A. HDFC Bank
B. Yes Bank
C. Axis Bank
D. ICICI Bank
Answer [B] Yes Bank