12August MCQ : Current Affairs Quiz 12 August 2022
In this article, we will discuss all the important Current Affairs MCQ of 12 August with full explanations. Where we will discuss the daily current affairs quiz’s questions and answers. So read all the important 12 August MCQs carefully.
Current Affairs Quiz / 12 August MCQ Current Affairs
12 August Current Affairs MCQ – Questions
1. Recently under which scheme the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurate the “Umeed Market Place” in Jammu and Kashmir?
(a) Upkar Scheme
(b) AVSAR Scheme
(c) Ujjwala Scheme
(d) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
2. Which of the following Country has pledged Rs. 15 billion in grant assistance to Nepal to invest in various projects in 2022?
(a) India
(b) China
(c) Russia
(d) Japan
3. Who among the following has been appointed as 49th Chief Justice of India?
(a) Uday Umesh Lalit
(b) Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana
(c) Sharad Arvind Bobde
(d) Ranjan Gogoi
4. Which state CM steps down to dissolve the coalition with BJP?
(a)Gujarat
(b)Bihar
(c)Haryana
(d)Odisha
5. Which Indian state launched the ‘Nethanna Bima’ scheme for benefiting weavers?
(a)Karnataka
(b)Andhra Pradesh
(c)Bihar
(d)Telangana
6. Which company tie-ups with MSDE, CBC for capacity building of Civil Servants of India?
(a)Microsoft
(b)Amazon
(c)Dell
(d)Intel
7. What percent of the Population Owned Digital Currency in 2021?
(a)8.2 %
(b)7.3 %
(c)7.7 %
(d)9.1 %
8. ONDC has signed an MoU with which regulatory body for coordination of functions of institutions?
(a)SIDBI
(b)NABARD
(c)SEBI
(d)IRDA
9. On which day World Elephant Day is observed?
(a)10th August
(b)11th August
(c)12th August
(d)13th August
10. When was International Youth Day is celebrated?
(a)10th August
(b)11th August
(c)12th August
(d)13th August
11. Recent Reserve Bank India has canceled the license of which Pune-based bank?
(a) Syndicate bank
(b) Punjab National Bank
(c) Rupee Cooperative Bank
(d) Union Bank of India
12. Which state’s women’s team has won its first-ever gold in the 12th Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship?
(a)Gujarat
(b)Bihar
(c)Haryana
(d)Odisha
13. Which space research organization unveiled the first virtual space museum called SPARK?
(a)ESA
(b)NASA
(c)JAXA
(d)ISRO
14. In which state of India is the Gogamedi fair celebrated on the day of Goga Navami celebrated?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Haryana
15. India sets a target to raise the share of natural gas in the energy mix to 15% by which year?
(a)2025
(b)2030
(c)2035
(d)2040
12 August MCQs – Answers
1. (b)
In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated “UMEED Market Place” under the AVSAR Scheme of the Airport Authority of India at Srinagar International airport.
2. (b)
External Affairs Minister Narayan Khadka held extensive talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to further strengthen bilateral ties, following which China has extended a grant of Rs 15 billion to Nepal to invest in various projects in the Himalayan Nation.
3. (a)
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as the 49th Chief Justice of India, CJI. He will take over the charge on the 27th of August.
4. (b)
Nitish Kumar resigned from the position of chief minister of Bihar, where he had been in an alliance with the BJP. At Raj Bhavan, Nitish Kumar went to see Governor Phagu Chauhan alone before announcing his resignation to the awaiting media.
5. (d)
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Sunday launched the Nethanna Bima scheme and extended greetings to the weavers on the occasion of National Handloom Day. This scheme will provide ₹5 lakh insurance cover to the weavers’ families in case of the unfortunate demise of an eligible beneficiary.
6. (a)
Microsoft has partnered with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and Capacity Building Commission (CBC) to enhance the functional computer literacy of nearly 2.5 million civil servants of the Government of India. CBC has undertaken capacity-building plans for the ministries of Defence, Skill Development, and others.
7. (b)
According to the UN, 7.3 percent of India’s population owned digital currency in 2021, ranking seventh in the list of top 20 global economies for digital currency ownership as a share of the population. The use of cryptocurrency rose globally at an unprecedented rate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
8. (a)
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SIDBI for the coordination of functions of related institutions. Under the partnership, sessions to educate MSMEs about ONDC master-class sessions on ONDC protocol and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) will be held for MSMEs.
9. (c)
World Elephant Day is celebrated on 12 August every year to raise awareness about the plight of elephants all over the world. The main objective of World Elephant Day is to create awareness of elephant conservation and to share knowledge and positive solutions for better protection. The day tries to highlight why these animals should be protected and what laws and measures can be enacted to ensure their survival.
10. (c)
International Youth Day is celebrated on 12 August every year. This day is celebrated to raise awareness regarding issues that are faced by the world’s youth. The objective of International Youth Day 2022 is to amplify the message that action is needed across all generations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and leave no one behind. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) endorsed this proclamation in 1999.
11. (C)
The Reserve Bank of India announced that it has canceled the license of Pune-based Rupee Cooperative Bank, ordering it to cease banking operations from September 22, 2022.
12. (c)
Odisha women’s team has won its first-ever gold in Senior Nationals as they defeat Karnataka 2-0 in the final of the 12th Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship. Earlier, Hockey Jharkhand defeated Hockey Haryana 3-2 in the third-fourth place match. The 12th Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship was held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
13. (d)
The Indian Space and Research Organisation has unveiled a virtual space tech called ‘Spark’ as part of the celebrations of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commemorating India’s 75th year of Independence. The virtual space museum hosts several documents, images, and videos related to ISRO launch vehicles, satellites, and scientific missions as well as pioneers of India’s space sector.
14. (C)
Gogamedi is located in the district of Hanumangarh and is located some 395 km from the capital city of Jaipur in Rajasthan. Gogamedi fair is celebrated in honor of the Serpent God and the celebrations begin on Goga Navmi.
15. (b)
The government announced it has set a target to raise the share of natural gas in the energy mix to 15%, from 6.3% currently, in 2030, stated a press release. Several initiatives have been taken for the same, informed Rameswar Teli, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas.
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