Current Affairs 17th August 2022 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘SMILE – 75 Initiative?
A. Ministry of Labour and Employment
B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer [B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
2. Which country hosted the bilateral air exercise named ‘Udarashakti’?
A. Japan
B. Bangladesh
C. Malaysia
D. UAE
Answer [C] Malaysia
3. What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) – based inflation recorded in July 2022?
A. 4.71%
B. 5.71%
C. 6.71%
D. 7.71%
Answer [C] 6.71%
4. Which Union Ministry recently organised the ‘DST Startup Utsav’?
A. Ministry of MSME
B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Ministry of Science and Technology
D. Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer [C] Ministry of Science and Technology
5. Agasthyamalai elephant reserve, which was notified recently, is located in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Telangana
Answer [B] Tamil Nadu
6. Who was presented Lifetime Achievement Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) Awards 2022?
A. Mohit Raina
B. Sachin Tendulkar
C. Kapil Dev
D. Dharmendra
Answer [C] Kapil Dev
7. Which movie was awarded the best Film award at the 13th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022?
A. Sardar Udham
B. The Rapist
C. Jalsa
D. 83
Answer [D] 83
8. Which day was observed as the 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo in August 2022?
A. 16 August
B. 15 August
C. 13 August
D. 11 August
Answer [B] 15 August
9. The Oldest football tournament in Asia, …………. Has started from August 16, 2022.
A. Gulf Cup of Nations
B. ASEAN Football Championship
C. AFC Challenge Cup
D. Durand Cup
Answer [D] Durand Cup
10. Which city will hold the 23rd edition of India International Seafood Show (IISS) in 2023?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. Jaipur
Answer [C] Kolkata