1. Pops is India’s first intelligent messenger. Which entity has launched this facility?
Answers With Explanation : (D) Paytm Money has introduced “India’s first” intelligent messenger called ‘Pops’. The company has launched ‘Pops’, with which users can receive specific information related to their stocks, analysis about their portfolio, market news, and important market movements in an easy to consume format, all in one place.
2. The World Leprosy Day is marked every year on which of these days?
Answers With Explanation : (B) The World Leprosy Day is observed globally on the last Sunday of January every year. In 2022, the World Leprosy Day falls on January 30, 2022.
3. India has collaborated with which country to create 150 ‘Villages of Excellence’ in 12 States of India?
Answers With Explanation : (C) The Government of India has joined hands with the Government of Israel to create 150 ‘Villages of Excellence’ in 12 States of the country, to help farmers to adopt latest technology in the farm sector.
4. Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) has set up two new bank note printing lines. Where are these two located?
Answers With Explanation : (A) Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) has set up ‘new bank note printing lines’ at its Currency Note Press, Nashik and Bank Note Press, Dewas.
5. Indian team beat which country to win bronze medal at the 2022 Women’s Hockey Asia Cup?
Answers With Explanation : (C) Sol. India defeated China, 2-0 to win bronze medal at the 2022 Women’s Hockey Asia Cup tournament.
6. FICCI has partnered with which company to support five lakh women-led small businesses across India?
Answers With Explanation : (D) Social media giant Meta has partnered with industry body FICCI to support five lakh women-led small businesses across India.Meta will undertake this initiative under its #SheMeansBusiness programme, in partnership with FICCI’s ‘Empowering the Greater 50%’ initiative.
7. Which of these days has been designated by the WHO as the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day?
Answers With Explanation : (A) The World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (World NTD Day) is observed on January 30 . 2022 theme is ‘Achieving health equity to end the neglect of poverty-related diseases’.
8. January 30 is observed every year as the Martyrs’ Day of Mahatma Gandhi. 2022 marks which death anniversary of the Father of Nation?
Answers With Explanation : (D) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 74th death anniversary on January 30, 2022. The day is also celebrated as Martyrs’ Day, also known as ‘Shaheed Divas’, to mark the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
9. Which player has won the Men’s Single title at Australian Open 2022?
Answers With Explanation : (D) Rafael Nadal (Spain) defeated Daniill Medvedev (Russia) 2-6,6-7,6-4,6-4,7-5 to win the Men’s Single title at Australian Open 2022.
10. Who is the author of the book ‘Fearless Governance’?
Answers With Explanation : (C) The Book titled ‘Fearless Governance’ authored by Dr Kiran Bedi has been released.
