1. Which film won the Golden Globe Award 2022 in Best Motion Picture- Drama category?
Answers With Explanation : (A) Netflix’s 'The Power of the Dog' won Best Film-Drama at the Golden Globe Awards 2022, while 20th Century Studios’ West Side Story won Best Film– Musical or Comedy.
2. Who has been appointed as the new Chief of ISRO?
Answers With Explanation : (A) S Somanath has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (AC(C) approved the appointment of S Somanath to the post of Secretary, Department of Space and ISRO Chairman on January 12, 2022 for a combined tenure of three years from the date of joining of the post.
3. When will Veer Baal Diwas be observed?
Answers With Explanation : (B) Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the public on the auspicious occasion of Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti on January 9, 2022 declared that starting this year, 26th December shall be marked as ‘Veer Baal Diwas.' He tweeted saying that this would be a fitting tribute to the courage of the Sahibzades (sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji) and their quest for justice.
4. The UP Assembly Elections 2022 will take place in how many phases?
Answers With Explanation : (B) The Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls 2022 will take place in seven phases from 10th February to 7th March. The result of UP Elections 2022 will be announced on March 10th. This was announced by Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra while announcing the assembly election 2022 dates for five states- Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on January 8, 2022.
5. The government is set to become the single largest shareholder of which telecom company?
Answers With Explanation : (A) The Indian government will own a 36 percent stake in Vodafone Idea, the country's third-largest wireless phone operator in a new rescue plan. The news came after the company board during its meeting on January 10th approved the conversion of the full amount of interest related to spectrum auction installments and Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) Dues into equity.
6. Andhra Pradesh government has increased the retirement age of government staff to how many years?
Answers With Explanation : (B) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy’s Government has decided to extend the retirement age for AP Govt Staff from the existing 60 years to 62 years, as per the latest government order. The government has also announced a salary hike as well for Andhra Pradesh Government Employees.
7. David Sassoli, who passed away on January 11th, was the President of which prominent international body?
Answers With Explanation : (A) European Parliament President David Sassoli passed away early on January 11, 2022 in a hospital in Italy. He was 65. Sassoli had led the European Union body that approves or rejects legislations and is responsible for establishing budgets and supervises a combination of institutions.
8. Which British Royal Family member has been stripped of all his Royal patronages and military titles?
Answers With Explanation : (A) Prince Andrew, Duke of York, the third child and second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, has been stripped of all his military and royal titles. The Royal family member, who was the ninth in line of succession to the British throne has been forced to relinquish all his ties with royal titles after being involved in a sexual abuse scandal.
9. Who has become the first Black woman to feature on a US quarter?
Answers With Explanation : (D) Late American author Maya Angelou has become the first Black woman to feature on a US coin. A new version of the American quarter, a 25 cent piece, featuring her image went into circulation on January 10, 2022.
10. Which country has the world's most powerful passport?
Answers With Explanation : (A) Japan has the most powerful passport in the world along with Singapore as per Henley Passport Index 2022. A Japanese passport holder can visit 192 countries without the need of a visa.
