Daily Current Affairs Quiz : July 19, 2022
July 19, 2022 July 19, 2022
1. When is the ‘World Day for International Justice’ observed?
[A] July 15
[B] July 17
[C] July 19
[D] July 21
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [July 17]
Notes:
The World Day for International Justice is observed on July 17 every year to sensitise on international justice and to promote the rights of the victims.
It is also known as the Day of International Criminal Justice, and celebrates the approval of the Rome Statute and the formation of the new international criminal justice system in 1998. Over 139 countries have signed the International Criminal Court’s Treaty.
2. Which Indian sportsperson won the ‘Singapore Open 2022’ championship title?
[A] Srikanth Kidambi
[B] P V Sindhu
[C] Saina Nehwal
[D] Lakshya Sen
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [P V Sindhu]
Notes:
India Ace shuttler PV Sindhu defeated China’s Wang Zhi Yi in the final match of women’s singles at the Singapore Open 2022.
The two-time Olympic medallist clinched her maiden Super 500 title of the year 2022. The Singapore Open 2022 is Sindhu’s third title of the 2022 season after winning the Syed Modi International and Swiss Open BWF Super 300 titles.
3. Which institution organises the ‘Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2022’?
[A] National School of Drama
[B] Lalit Kala Akademi
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Sahitya Akademi
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [National School of Drama]
Notes:
National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi is organizing a festival “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – 22nd Bharat Rang Mahotsav, 2022.
NSD is an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture. The festival aims to remember and pay tribute to our freedom fighters, under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav 2022’. The festival will be inaugurated in New Delhi and it will be organized in 5 other cities of Bhubaneswar, Varanasi, Amritsar, Bengaluru and Mumbai.
4. What is the name of the submarine which was recently decommissioned from the Indian Navy?
[A] INS Sindhudhvaj
[B] INS Rajput
[C] INS Ranjit
[D] INS Nishank
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [INS Sindhudhvaj]
Notes:
The submarine named ‘INS Sindhudhvaj’ was recently decommissioned from the Indian Navy after serving for 35 years.
The submarine crest depicts a grey colour nurse shark and the name ‘Sindhudhvaj’ means flag-bearer at sea. The submarine was known for indigenised sonar USHUS, indigenised satellite communication systems Rukmani and inertial navigation system and indigenised torpedo fire control system.
5. Who has been recently appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE)?
[A] Urjit Patel
[B] Ashishkumar Chauhan
[C] K V Kamath
[D] Arundhati Bhattacharya
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Ashishkumar Chauhan]
Notes:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the appointment of Ashishkumar Chauhan as the next Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Chauhan is currently the MD and CEO of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and his tenure will end in November 2022. Ashishkumar is one of the founders of the NSE and he worked in the NSE from 1992 to 2000.
The above 5 questions are part of Daily Current Affairs 20 MCQs Series in GKToday Android Application. This series can be subscribed in the app only for Rs. 799/- for entire year.
Download Now
