09 September 2022 Current Affairs In English
Q1. Who among the following has been appointed as the CEO of IndiGo Airline in September 2022?
(a) Sanjiv Kapoor
(b) Rono Dutta
(c) Pieter Elbers
(d) Campbell Wilson
Ans.(c)
Budget Indian carrier IndiGo has announced that Petrus Johannes Theodorus Elbers (Pieter Elbers) has joined as Chief Executive Officer of the company with effect September 6.
Q2. International Literacy Day (ILD) is celebrated on _________ every year all across the globe.
(a) 4 September
(b) 5 September
(c) 8 September
(d) 7 September
Ans.(c)
International Literacy Day (ILD) is celebrated on 8 September every year all across the globe to make people aware of the meaning and importance of literacy for individuals and societies.
Q3. Which state of India has been accredited the International Travel Award 2023 for Best Destination for Culture by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA)?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Maharashtra
(c) West Bengal
(d) Uttarakhand
Ans.(c)
West Bengal has been accredited the International Travel Award 2023 for Best Destination for Culture by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA), an affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Q4. Who has been appointed as the new United Kingdom Home Secretary?
(a) Ranil Jayawardena
(b) Priti Patel
(c) Alok Sharma
(d) Suella Braverman
Ans.(d)
Suella Braverman, an Indian-origin barrister, was appointed as the UK’s new Home Secretary.
Q5. Health sector in India to reach $50 billion by ________.
(a) 2021
(b) 2025
(c) 2023
(d) 2024
Ans.(b)
India’s healthcare industry is expected to grow to hit $50 billion in size by 2025, said Union minister Jitendra Singh.
Q6. Which of the following bank becomes First PSB to Go Live On New Direct Tax Collection System TIN 2.0?
(a) BOI
(b) SBI
(c) Canara Bank
(d) BOB
Ans.(a)
Bank of India (BOI) has become the first public sector bank to go live on Income Tax Department’s new Direct Tax Collection System Tin 2.0.
Q7. India & ____ Conducts Counter Ransomware Exercise for 26 Nations.
(a) Isreal
(b) US
(c) UK
(d) Japan
Ans.(c)
The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and the UK government has jointly conducted the virtual Cyber Security Exercise for 26 countries.
Q8. Who has inaugurated NALSA’s Centre for Citizen Services at Jaisalmer house in New Delhi?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
(c) Justice Sanjay Karol
(d) Droupadi Murmu
Ans.(b)
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) Centre for Citizen Services has inaugurated by Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit.
Q9. Which state has launched the ‘Pudhumai Penn’ (modern woman) scheme for the state’s girl students?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Gujarat
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Andhra Pradesh
Ans.(c)
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin has launched the ‘Pudhumai Penn’ (modern woman) scheme for the state’s girl students
Q10. TV Sankaranarayan has passed away recently. He was a famous _____.
(a) Writer
(b) Politician
(c) Actor
(d) Musician
Ans.(d)
Renowned Carnatic musician TV Sankaranarayan has passed away. He was 77. He was the tourchbearer for Madurai Mani lyer style of Carnatic music.