Vision IAS Current Affairs 2022 : December Current Affairs 2022
131. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has published the list of 100 most influential women in the world in which four Indian women are also in the list. Who among the following is not included in the list?
Option “3” is correct. The BBC’s 100 most influential women’s list also includes four Indians: Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, author Geetanjali Shree, engineer and astronaut Sirisha Bandla, and social worker Sneha Jawale.
132. Who won a gold medal at the recently concluded Peru Para-Badminton International after defeating ace shuttler defeated Singapore’s Chee Hiong Ang?
Option “3” is correct. World No 3 Sukant Kadam smashed his way to a gold medal at the recently concluded Peru Para-Badminton International, defeating ace shuttler defeated Singapore’s Chee Hiong Ang. India won 14 medals in total (6 gold, 1 silver and 7 bronze).
133. Google has released its “Year in Search 2022” report, which highlights the topics that generated the most interest and were most frequently searched on the website this year. Which of the word remains the most searched query on Google in India for the year 2022?
1. Narendra Modi
2. Har Ghar Tiranga campaign
3. Russia-Ukraine war
4. CoWIN
5. Indian Premier League
Option “5” is correct. IPL remains the most searched query on Google in India on 2022.
134. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued Telecom Tariff (69th amendment) order 2022 on Tariff for SMS and cell Broadcast alerts disseminated through Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) platform during disasters/non-disasters. In which year TRAI was founded?
1. 1992
2. 1999
3. 2005
4. 1997
5. 2008
Option “4” is correct. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India was set up by the Government of India in 1997 under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. TRAI founded in February 1997.
135. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Charter Day is observed every year on which of the following day?
1. 9th December
2. 12th December
3. 8th December
4. 7th December
5. 10th December
Option “3” is correct. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Charter Day is observed every year on 8th December. On this day in 1985, SAARC Charter was adopted in Dhaka, during the first summit of the group. This year marks the 38th Anniversary of the regional group.
136. Who has been named Chairman of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)?
1. Suchindra Mishra
2. K V Shaji
3. Urvish Shah
4. MD Patra
5. C.Govinda Rajulu
Option “2” is correct. K V Shaji has been named Chairman of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). He formerly served as NABARD’s Deputy Managing Director (DMD) till May 21, 2020. He is an agricultural graduate with a PGDM in Public Policy from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Ahmedabad.
137. The two-week long conference (7-19 December 2022) the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, also called as Conference of Parties (COP-15) commenced in which of the country?
1. Paris, France
2. Montreal, Canada
3. Perth, Australia
4. Stockholm, Switzerland
5. New Delhi, India
Option “2” is correct. The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, also called as Conference of Parties (COP-15) commenced in Montreal, Canada. The two-weeklong conference (7-19 December 2022) was originally scheduled to be held in Kunming, China in October but was shifted to Montreal, Canada due to covid situation in China. This is the second part of the COP15.
138. Give the name of Indian-origin teacher who currently live in Australia and received the 2022 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in secondary schools.
Option “1” is correct. Indian-origin teacher in Australia has received the 2022 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in secondary schools. Melbourne-based Veena Nair, who is ViewBank College’s Head of Technology and STEAM project leader, has been awarded for demonstrating practical application of STEAM to students, and how they can use their skills to make a real impact in the world.
139. Indian Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps carried out Exercise Sudarshan Prahar in ______________ to focus on the synergised application of combat power through the integration of force multipliers & practicing new battle techniques.
1. Uttarakhand
2. West Bengal
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Odisha
5. Rajasthan
Option “5” is correct. Indian Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps carried out Exercise Sudarshan Prahar in the deserts of Rajasthan. The exercise focussed on the synergised application of combat power through the integration of force multipliers & practising new battle techniques in an integrated all arms environment showcasing high level of professionalism and offensive spirit.
140. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, organized an opening ceremony for the International Year of Millets – 2023 (IYM2023) in Rome, Italy. Which nation in the world has recommended to celebrate 2023 as the International Year of Millets?
1. Sweden
2. Italy
3. USA
4. India
5. Australia
Option “4” is correct. India has recommended to celebrate 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM). Sushri Shobha Karandlaje conveyed PM Modi’s compliments to the United Nations for declaring the Year 2023 as the International Year of Millets. PM, through his message, thanked the global community for supporting India’s proposal to mark the International Year of Millets (IYM).
