Current Affairs 27th October 2022 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What is the rank of India in the Global research on the rise of Centi-millionaires?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fifth
Answer [C] Third
2. When is the ‘World Development Information Day’ Observed every year?
A. October 24
B. October 27
C. October 31
D. November 3
Answer [A] October 24
3. India’s first ‘Migration Monitoring System has been inaugurated in which city?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Gandhi Nagar
D. Guwahati
Answer [B] Mumbai
4. What is the name of the new generation medium-range ballistic missile, which was recently test-fired?
A. Akash Prime
B. Agni Prime
C. Gagan Prime
D. Naran Prime
Answer [B] Agni Prime
5. Which institution won the ‘National Intellectual Property Awards 2021 and 2022?
A. IISc Bengaluru
B. IIT Madras
C. IIT Bombay
D. AIIMS New Delhi
Answer [B] IIT Madras
6. Which day is celebrated as United Nations Day?
A. 24 October
B. 23 October
C. 25 October
D. 26 October
Answer [A] 24 October
7. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has added ….. to the list of high-risk countries, also known as ‘Black List’ in October 2022.
A. Bangladesh
B. Myanmar
C. Pakistan
D. Turkey
Answer [B] Myanmar
8. Which Formula One racing driver won the 2022 the United States Formula1 Grand Prix in October 2022?
A. Max Verstappen
B. Sergio Perez
C. Charles Leclerc
D. George Russell
Answer [A] Max Verstappen
9. Who has become the first-ever Indian Wrestler to win a gold medal at U-23 World Wrestling Championships?
A. Aman Sehrawat
B. Sajan Bhanwala
C. Sakshi Malik
D. Harinder Singh
Answer [A] Aman Sehrawat
10. The Indian and US Militaries carried out a three-day joint humanitarian assistance exercise ………… in Visakhapatnam.
A. Ajay Warrior
B. Mitra Shakti
C. Tiger Triumph
D. Hand-in-Hand
Answer [C] Tiger Triumph
11. Which state/UT launched ‘Kunjapp’ mobile application to prevent cyber-crimes against children?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Telangana
Answer [B] Kerala
12. The United Nations observes ‘Disarmament Week’ every year on which month?
A. December
B. November
C. October
D. September
Answer [C] October
13. Which state passed an ordinance to increase the reservation for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to 17% and 7%?
A. Jharkhand
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Odisha
Answer [C] Karnataka
14. Which country approved the commercial cultivation of Genetically modified Indian mustard species ‘Brassica Juncea’?
A. USA
B. UAE
C. Australia
D. Bangladesh
Answer [C] Australia
15. What is the theme of ‘World Polio Day 2022’?
A. Positive Pregnancy
B. A healthier future for mothers and children
C. Eradication of Polio
D. Brighter and better future
Answer [B] A healthier future for mothers and children
16. Which stock exchange has launched Electronic Gold Receipt (EGR) on its platform in October 2022?
A. Tokyo Stock Exchange
B. London Stock Exchange
C. Hong Kong Stock Exchange
D. Bombay Stock Exchange
Answer [D] Bombay Stock Exchange
17. Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the 3rd T20 World Cup for the Blind. The 3rd T20 World Cup for the Blind will be held in …….
A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. Australia
D. New Zealand
Answer [A] India
18. Which of the following country will host the 91st INTERPOL General Assembly in 2023?
A. Kenya
B. Somalia
C. Egypt
D. Austria
Answer [D] Austria
19. Which of the following regulatory authority has imposed more than 936 crore rupees penalty on Google for anti-competitive practices?
A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. Ministry of Finance
D. CCI
Answer [D] CCI
20. Who among the following has become the first Asian American to appear on US Currency in October 2022?
A. David Chu
B. Tammy Duckworth
C. Hiram Fong
D. Anna May Wong
Answer [D] Anna May Wong