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Q.1
When did the first Dhaka International Film Festival happen?

A.1999
B.1992
C.1993
D.1998
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
The Rainbow Film Society, which was founded in 1977, organizes the Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF). In 1992, the DIFF was established.
Q.2
Who is Participating with Indian Navy in PASSEX Exercise In Arabian Sea?

A.US Navy
B.Japan Navy
C.Australian Navy
D.Russian Navy
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
The Indian Navy and the Russian Navy conducted PASSEX exercises in the Arabian Sea port of Cochin.
Q.3
When was National Startup Day Declared By PM Narendra Modi?

A.January 14
B.January 17
C.January 16
D.January 15
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared January 16 to be "National Startup Day."
Q.4
What is 'LEAP' In 16th India Digital Summit 2022?

A.Leverage, Encourage, Access, and Promote
B.Learning, Encourage, Access, and Promote
C.Leverage, Establish, Access, and Promote
D.Leverage, Encourage, Access, and Produce
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
"LEAP" is the acronym for "Leverage, Encourage, Access, and Promote."
Q.5
When was Indian Council Historical Research established?

A.1972
B.1971
C.1973
D.1975
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
The Indian Council Historical Research was founded on March 27, 1972
Q.6
When was Pandit Birju Maharaj born?

A.4 February 1939
B.4 February 1936
C.4 February 1938
D.4 February 1937
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Pandit Birju Maharaj was born on 4 February 1938
Q.7
How many Omicron mutations does Delta variant discovered in Cyprus show?

A.11
B.12
C.14
D.10
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Cyprus has discovered a novel variety known as "Deltacron," which shares the same genetic basis as the Delta variant but contains 10 Omicron mutations.
Q.8
When did Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev named Alikhan Smailov as Prime Minister of Kazakhstan?

A.January 12
B.January 13
C.January 11
D.January 14
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
On January 11, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev named Alikhan Smailov for Prime Minister.
Q.9
Till when will Justice Ayesha Malik would serve as a Supreme Court judge?

A.June 2032
B.June 2031
C.June 2033
D.June 2030
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
If she is confirmed, she would serve as a Supreme Court judge till June 2031, when she will retire at the age of 65.
Q.10
How many contestants were honored by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship at the conclusion of the India Skills 2021 nationwide competition?

A.200 contestants
B.20 contestants
C.2000 contestants
D.250 contestants
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
More than 200 contestants were honored by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship at the conclusion of the India Skills 2021 nationwide competition.
Q.11
How much was the technological hub established in Puducherry?

A.Rs 121 crore
B.Rs 120 crore
C.Rs 122 crore
D.Rs 123 crore
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
It will be run by the Union Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME). The Rs 122 crore technological hub was established with an emphasis on the Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector.
Q.12
When was 'MSME Technology Centre' in Puducherry launched?

A.11 Jan
B.14 Jan
C.15 Jan
D.12 Jan
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
The center was officially opened at the 25th National Youth Festival in Puducherry (12th and 13th January 2022).
Q.13
How many bikers will be chosen from the North East on Wheels Expedition? all those who register to the

A.75
B.76
C.78
D.79
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
A team of Experienced & Skilled Bikers from across the country will choose 75 bikers from all those who register.
Q.14
When will the North East on Wheels Expedition start?

A.9 April
B.8 April
C.7 April
D.6 April
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
This year's Bike Expedition will take place from the 8th to the 16th of April to commemorate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Q.15
Where did All India Sports Council of the Deaf hold the first World Deaf T20 Cricket Championship?

A.Karnataka
B.Telengana
C.Kerala
D.Tamil Nadu
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) has given the All India Sports Council of the Deaf permission to hold the first World Deaf T20 Cricket Championship in Kerala from January 10 to 20, 2023.
Q.16
When was International Committee of Deaf Sports established??

A.1924
B.1922
C.1944
D.1942
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
The International Committee of Deaf Sports is a non-profit organization that promotes deaf sports around the world Founded in 1924.
Q.17
When was the TOPS started by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports?

A.September 2004
B.September 2011
C.September 2014
D.September 2001
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme) is a Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports flagship program that began in September 2014 and was updated in April 2018.
Q.18
How many core group athletes are participating in TOPS?

A.100
B.177
C.117
D.107
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
The overall number of athletes participating in TOPS has risen to 301, with 107 in the Core group
Q.19
Who was the Title Sponsor for 2020 IPL?

A.Dream11
B.TATA Group
C.ViVo
D.Airtel
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Dream11, a mobile gaming platform, had stood in as title sponsor for a year at the time. Vivo returned in 2021 and doing so again this year.
Q.20
How much did the TATA Group pay as the IPL's headline sponsor?

A.Rs. 30 crore
B.Rs. 300 crore
C.Rs. 3000 crore
D.Rs. 3000 crore
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
the multinational company will pay Rs. 300 crore as the IPL's headline sponsor.

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