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- Which country recently (in Aug ‘22) inaugurated the world’s first hydrogen-powered train fleet?
1) China
2) Russia
3) United States of America
4) Germany
5) United Arab EmiratesAnswer- 4) Germany
Explanation:
Germany inaugurated the world’s first hydrogen-powered train fleet, this initiative by the German Government is to open the door for more environmentally friendly travel. These new locomotives are to replace a diesel fleet.
i. This new fleet was made by the French company Alstom and operated by a regional rail company Lower Saxony Transport Authority (LNVG) consisting of 14 Coradia iLint Hydrogen trains.
ii. The hydrogen-powered train fleet will normally operate between 50 – 75 mph, and can travel at speeds of up to 87 mph for a range of 621 miles (1,000 Km). - Name the country that recently (in Aug ‘22) signed two consultancy contracts with India for 2 Railway Projects.
1) Nepal
2) Bangladesh
3) Bhutan
4) Thailand
5) ChinaAnswer- 2) Bangladesh
Explanation:
India signed two consultancy contracts with Bangladesh under the Indian Line of Credit (LoC), just before 4 months of the project deadlines ended, for the construction of a new broad-gauge line between Khulna & Darsana and conversion of meter gauge into a dual-gauge line between Parbatipur & Kaunia.
i. The projects are being implemented with financing under the concessional Indian line of credit (LoC) of $2 billion.
ii. The 2 railway projects will increase rail connectivity in Bangladesh and enhance the potential to transform cross-border goods movement, and boost sub-regional growth. - Which bank recently (in Aug ‘22) signed an MoU with the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) for the development of financial accounting software & mobile app?
1) Axis Bank
2) IndusInd Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) YES Bank
5) ICICI BankAnswer- 5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
The National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) signed an MoU with ICICI Bank for the development of financial accounting software and mobile application.
i. ICICI Bank will design, develop and deploy the application for NMDFC, provide source code and executable database information among others.
ii. The MoU provides for the development of financial accounting software for NMDFC and State Channelizing Agencies (SCAs) and loan accounting software for receiving and processing of loan applications and accounting of repayments from beneficiaries. - Name the bank that recently (in Aug ‘22) launched the Kochi1 card campaign with Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) for Onam.
1) South Indian Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) State Bank of IndiaAnswer-2) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank set to launch a campaign with Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) to process the Kochi1 card among metro commuters, which helps for the commuters to save big on subway fares. It announced offers for Kochi-1 smart card holders in connection with Onam.
i. The bank partnered with Amazon pay to provide discounts on basic payments like bills and recharge.
ii. Axis Bank released a special offer, the ‘Dining Delights’ extended to Kochi1 card which can avail reduction on food and beverages bills. - Which company recently (in Aug ‘22) announced to invest Rs 2 lakh crore to achieve net-zero operational carbon emissions by 2046?
1) Oil India Limited
2) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
3) Hindustan Petroleum Limited
4) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
5) Bharat Petroleum LimitedAnswer-4) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Explanation:
The chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Limited, Shrikant Madhav Vaidhya announced that IOC will invest Rs 2 lakh crore to achieve net-zero operational carbon emissions by 2046. It will use a combination of energy efficiency measures, electrification of processes and fuel replacement.
i. The target set is in line with India’s aim to reach net-zero emissions by 2070.
ii. The investment of over Rs 2 lakh crore will help mitigate emissions to about 0.7 billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide. - In August 2022, FIFA lifted the ban imposed on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) after the Supreme Court order.
Which edition of the Under-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 will be hosted by India in October 2022?
1) 10th
2) 15th
3) 7th
4) 12th
5) 9thAnswer-3) 7th
Explanation:
The World football governing body FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) lifted the ban imposed on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) after the Supreme Court (SC) terminated the mandate of the Committee of Administrators (CoA).
i. Now, India will host the 7th Under-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 which is already scheduled to be held on October 11-30, 2022 at three venues viz. Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao (Goa), and DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra).
ii. FIFA had suspended the AIFF on August 15 2022 for ‘undue influence from third parties’.It was for the first time that India was hosting the FIFA women’s football tournament. - Neeraj Chopra recently (in Aug ‘22) won Athletissima Wanda Lausanne Diamond League 2022 title by throwing at ________ in his first attempt & became the 1st Indian to win the gold medal at a Diamond League meet.
1) 83.09m
2) 89.08m
3) 87.09m
4) 86.02m
5) 85.04mAnswer-2) 89.08m
Explanation:
Tokyo Olympic champion (javelin throw), Neeraj Chopra won Athletissima Wanda Lausanne Diamond League 2022 title at La Pontaise Olympic stadium in Switzerland.
i. with the massive throw to 89.08m (meters) in his first attempt, He became the first Indian to win the gold medal at a Diamond League meet.
ii. Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch finished second (with 85.88m) while Curtis Thompson of United States (US) was third (with 83.72m). - Who authored the book, “India’s Economy from Nehru to Modi: A Brief History”?
1) C. Rangarajan
2) Raghuram Rajan
3) Amartya Kumar Sen
4) Pulapre Balakrishnan
5) Arvind SubramanianAnswer-4) Pulapre Balakrishnan
Explanation:
Indian economist Pulapre Balakrishnan has authored a new book titled “India’s Economy from Nehru to Modi: A Brief History”. The book was published by Permanent Black.
i. It highlights the significant economic policies and development made during the British Raj (1900-1 to 1946-7), Nehruvian period (1950-1 to 1964-5) and current time. - When was Women’s Equality Day 2022 celebrated across the United States of America (USA)?
1) 25th August 2022
2) 28th August 2022
3) 26th August 2022
4) 29th August 2022
5) 27th August 2022Answer-3) 26th August 2022
Explanation:
Women’s Equality Day 2022 was celebrated on 26th August 2022 across the United States of America (USA) to honour the women of America for gaining the constitutional right to vote.
i. The day honours the ‘Nineteenth Amendment 1920’ of the constitution of the USA to give equal voting rights to women.
ii. The 19th Amendment of the USA Constitution prohibits the United States and its states from denying the right to vote on account of sex. - Which state recently (in Aug ‘22) signed an MoU with “Parley for the Oceans” for plastic-waste management?
1) West Bengal
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Mumbai
4) Kerala
5) KarnatakaAnswer-2) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Government of Andhra Pradesh signed an MoU with “Parley for the Oceans”, United States (US) based Environmental organization, for plastic-waste management.
i. The MoU was signed during the programme held at AU Convention Centre, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh and the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet (GASP) will be partnering the project.
ii. Parley for the Oceans will set up “Parley Super Hub”, in Visakhapatnam, where recycling and upcycling of plastic wastes will be done.
- Which country recently (in Aug ‘22) inaugurated the world’s first hydrogen-powered train fleet?
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