Current Affairs 28th October 2022 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach, which were added to the list of ‘Blue Flag Beaches’, are located in which state/UT?
A. Maharashtra
B. Kerala
C. Lakshadweep
D. Andaman and Nicobar
Answer [C] Lakshadweep
2. Which state/UT released the ‘SAMRIDDHI’, an one-time property tax amnesty scheme?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. New Delhi
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Gujarat
Answer [B] New Delhi
3. Which country is the host of the ‘COP27: 27th annual UN meeting on climate?
A. India
B. Egypt
C. South Africa
D. China
Answer [B] Egypt
4. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) approved genetically modified (GM) version of which product for commercial cultivation?
A. Brinjal
B. Mustard
C. Cotton
D. Tomato
Answer [B] Mustard
5. Which institution has released the ‘2022 NDC Synthesis Report’?
A. WEF
B. UNEP
C. UNFCCC
D. World Bank
Answer [C] UNFCCC
6. National award recipient director of Bengali films, ______, passed away in October 2022.
A. Pinaki Chaudhuri
B. Raihan Rafi
C. Sandip Ray
D. Dilip Roy
Answer [A] Pinaki Chaudhuri
7. Which country has approved the proposal that will allow state-licensed and controlled commercial cultivation and distribution of cannabis?
A. France
B. Canada
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Germany
Answer [D] Germany
8. which bank has reappointed Sandeep Bakshi as its managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) for a period of 3 years?
A. Axis Bank
B. HDFC Bank
C. ICICI Bank
D. Punjab National Bank
Answer [C] ICICI Bank
9. Who among the following is going to address a ‘Chintan Shivir’ of Home Ministers and DGPs of States on 28th October 2022?
A. Home Minister Amit Shah
B. President Droupadi Murmu
C. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar
D. PM Narendra Modi
Answer [D] PM Narendra Modi
10. Which film won the best international film award at the 50th Anniversary Saturn Awards held in Los Angeles, in October 2022?
A. RRR
B. Pushpa: The Rise
C. Vikram
D. Shamshera
Answer [A] RRR