29 August 2022 Current Affairs In English
1.‘Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme’ which was recently launched, is implemented by which Union Ministry?
[A] Union Ministry of Power
[B] Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Food Distribution
[C] Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[D] Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Answer: A [Union Ministry of Power]
The Prime Minister launched the Union Power Ministry’s ‘Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme’. It aims to help DISCOMs improve their operational efficiencies and financial sustainability.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of various green energy projects of NTPC worth over Rs 5200 crore. He also launched the ‘National Solar rooftop portal’.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of various green energy projects of NTPC worth over Rs 5200 crore. He also launched the ‘National Solar rooftop portal’.
2.Druk Wangyal Khang Zhang Chortens, is a memorial located in which country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Bhutan
[C] South Korea
[D] China
Answer: B [Bhutan]
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pandey, who is on a visit to Bhutan, held a bilateral discussion with the fourth King of the country Jigme Singye Wangchuk.
Army Chief concludes his visit by paying homage at the Druk Wangyal Khang Zhang Chortens at Dochula. It was established in honour of the fallen heroes of the Royal Bhutan Army who made supreme sacrifice in operations against insurgents.
Army Chief concludes his visit by paying homage at the Druk Wangyal Khang Zhang Chortens at Dochula. It was established in honour of the fallen heroes of the Royal Bhutan Army who made supreme sacrifice in operations against insurgents.
3.Which institution launched ‘Face recognition facility’ for pensioners to submit their life certificate?
[A] LIC
[B] PFRDA
[C] EPFO
[D] IRDAI
Answer: C [EPFO]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) introduced a new facility for pensioners to submit their digital life certificate.
Under the new ‘Face recognition facility’, pensioners can now submit their digital life certificate on the EPFO portal from anywhere in the country. Union Minister of Labour and Employment Bhupender Yadav launched the face authentication technology.
Under the new ‘Face recognition facility’, pensioners can now submit their digital life certificate on the EPFO portal from anywhere in the country. Union Minister of Labour and Employment Bhupender Yadav launched the face authentication technology.
4.Which country has announced to launch a new joint international semiconductor research hub with Japan?
[A] USA
[B] Australia
[C] India
[D] Germany
Answer: A [USA]
The United States and Japan have decided to launch a new joint international semiconductor research hub.
The U.S and Japanese economic talks was recently held to work on joint research for next-generation semiconductors and to establish a secure source of the vital components.
The U.S and Japanese economic talks was recently held to work on joint research for next-generation semiconductors and to establish a secure source of the vital components.
5.‘Chabahar Port’, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Nepal
[C] Iran
[D] Kazakhstan
Answer: C [Iran]
The Chabahar Port is a strategic port located in Iran is the commercial transit centre for the Central Asian region.
‘Chabahar Day’ is celebrated to mark the beginning of International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) – an Indian vision to economise movement of cargo between India and Central Asia. On the occasion of ‘Chabahar Day’, Union Ports, Shipping & Waterways Ministry along with the Indian Ports Global Ltd. (IPGL) which was formed to participate in Chabahar development project, organized a conference in Mumbai.
‘Chabahar Day’ is celebrated to mark the beginning of International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) – an Indian vision to economise movement of cargo between India and Central Asia. On the occasion of ‘Chabahar Day’, Union Ports, Shipping & Waterways Ministry along with the Indian Ports Global Ltd. (IPGL) which was formed to participate in Chabahar development project, organized a conference in Mumbai.