13 September 2022 Current Affairs In English
Q1. In the women’s category, who has lifted 2022 US Open final title?
(a) O. Jabeur
(b) I. Swiatek
(c) K. Siniaková
(d) B. Krejčíková
Ans.(b)
In the women’s category, Poland tennis player I. Świątek defeated O. Jabeur to win the 2022 US Open women’s singles final title.
Q2. The United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is observed annually on ______ to highlight the importance of cooperation among people.
(a) September 11
(b) September 12
(c) September 13
(d) September 14
Ans.(b)
The United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is observed annually on September 12 to highlight the importance of cooperation among people and countries in the global South.
Q3. Indian Army’s Kharga Corps and the Indian Air Force have conducted a joint exercise ‘Gagan Strike’ in _______.
(a) Haryana
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Punjab
Ans.(d)
Indian Army’s Kharga Corps and the Indian Air Force have conducted a joint exercise ‘Gagan Strike’ in Punjab. The exercise, conducted over four days, comprised the deployment of attack helicopters as the aerial arm in support of ground forces carrying out drills, practising annihilation of enemy defences and deep penetration.
Q4. Which of the following month is recognized as International PCOS Awareness Month?
(a) September
(b) October
(c) November
(d) December
Ans.(a)
The month of September is recognized as International PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder in women that is also the leading cause of female infertility.
Q5. India & Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held in which city?
(a) Bengaluru
(b) New Delhi
(c) Tokyo
(d) Osaka
Ans.(c)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with EAM Dr. S Jaishankar has participated in the 2nd India-Japan ‘2+2 Ministerial Dialogue’ in Tokyo.
Q6. PhonePe has tokenized ________ credit and debit cards on its platform in line with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) mandate for information security.
(a) 11 million
(b) 12 million
(c) 13 million
(d) 14 million
Ans.(d)
Fintech platform, PhonePe has tokenized 14 million credit and debit cards on its platform in line with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) mandate for information security.
Q7. Which of the following country passed a law allowing itself to carry out a preventive nuclear strike?
(a) Russia
(b) North Korea
(c) Japan
(d) Iran
Ans.(b)
North Korea has passed a law allowing itself to carry out a preventive nuclear strike. The status of the nation as a nuclear weapons state has become irreversible with the new law.
Q8. What is the theme of World First Aid Day 2022?
(a) On the Fast Track to End AIDS
(b) Lifelong First Aid
(c) First Aid Saves Lives on the Road
(d) First aid and road safety
Ans.(b)
According to the IFRC, with this year’s theme, ‘Lifelong First Aid’, we are putting forward the importance of having lifelong first aid learning.
Q9. World First Aid Day is celebrated every year on the second Saturday of September. This year, World First Aid Day 2022 falls on ________.
(a) 08 September
(b) 09 September
(c) 10 September
(d) 11 September
Ans.(c)
World First Aid Day is celebrated every year on the second Saturday of September. This year, World First Aid Day 2022 falls on 10 September 2022.