Current Affairs October 2022

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Current Affairs Questions in English : October 2022

Qns : When is World Thrift Day celebrated?

Ans : World Thrift Day is celebrated every year on 31st October, across the world. World Thrift Day, also often called World Savings Day.

Qns : Who has been elected as the new President of Brazil?

Ans : Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been elected as the new President of Brazil on 31st October 2022.

Qns : When is Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Celebrated?

Ans : The country pays tribute to the unifier of modern India, Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel India’s first Home Minister on his 147th birth anniversary on 31st October. This day is also celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

Qns : Which country co-chaired the High-Level Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (HLDMM ), with the European Union?

Ans : The 6th High Level Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (HLDMM) between India and the European Union was held in Brussels on 27th October.

Qns : When is International Internet Day celebrated?

Ans : International Internet Day is celebrated every year on 29th October across the world to celebrate the use of the Internet for the first time.

Qns : Who hosted the 29th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) in Visakhapatnam?

Ans : Indian Navy hosted 29th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) in Visakhapatnam from 26th to 30th October 2022.

Qns : When is International Animation Day celebrated?

Ans : International Animation Day is celebrated on 28th October every year since the year 2002.

Qns : Who has presented the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President’s Bodyguard (PBG)?

Ans : President of India, Smt. Draupadi Murmu presented the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President’s Bodyguard (PBG) at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 27th October 2022.

Qns : India to Hold Mega ‘Yudh Abhyas’ Military Drill with which of the following nation?

Ans : India and the US will conduct a fortnight-long mega military exercise at Auli in Uttarakhand.
The 18th edition of Exercise “Yudh Abhyas” is scheduled to be held from 15th November to 2nd December 2022.

Qns : When is Indian Army Infantry Day celebrated?

Ans : Indian Army Infantry Day is celebrated every year on 27 October to pay tribute to the soldiers who fought for the country and laid down their lives in the line of duty. 

Qns : In October 2022, After the resignation of Liz Truss, Who became the new Prime Minister of UK?

Ans : UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned on 20 October 2022, six weeks after her appointment. Former finance minister Rishi Sunak was elected on 25th October to become the 1st British Asian prime minister as he won the race to lead the Conservative Party.

Qns : When is Ayurveda Day celebrated?

Ans : 7th Ayurveda Day was celebrated in a big way across the world on 23rd October 2022.

Qns : When can Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launch its Chandrayaan-3 mission?

Ans : Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) may launch its Chandrayaan-3 mission in June 2023.

Qns : The heaviest rocket LVM3 was launched by?

Ans : Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)’s heaviest rocket LVM3 will launch 36 satellites of British start-up OneWeb Broadband Communication Satellites from the spaceport in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on 23rd October 2022.

Qns : When is National Solidarity Day celebrated?

Ans : India celebrates National Solidarity Day every year on 20 October. This day is celebrated in honor of the Armed Forces.

Qns : The Fifth Khelo India Youth Games 2022 will be held in which of the following state?

Ans : The 5th Khelo India Youth Games-2022 will be held in Madhya Pradesh. The Games will be held from 31st January to 11th February 2023.

Qns : The 14th World Spice Congress will be held from 16 to 18 February 2023 at the Cidco Exhibition and Convention Center in which state?

Ans : The world’s largest exclusive business platform for the spice sector, 14th World Spice Congress (WSC), organized by Spices Board India (Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India) in association with various trade & export forums, is scheduled to be held at CIDCO Exhibition and Convention Centre, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra on 16 to18 February 2023.

Qns : In October 2022, Who has been elected as the new Congress Party President?

Ans : Veteran Karnataka leader Mallikarjun Kharge defeated his rival Shashi Tharoor to become the 1st non-Gandhi Congress president in 24 years and the first scheduled caste chief of the grand old outfit in four decades.

Qns : When is World Statistics Day celebrated?

Ans : World Statistics Day 2022 is celebrated every year on 20th October to recognize the importance of statistics in our daily lives.

Qns : The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the Asian Cup football tournament 2023 will be held in which of the following country?

Ans : The Executive Committee of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed Qatar Football Federation (QFA) as the host association of the AFC Asian Cup 2023.

Qns : Which organisation developed the indigenous trainer aircraft HTT-40, which was recently unveiled?

Ans : HTT-40 – indigenous trainer aircraft designed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. This was unveiled by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, during DefExpo22 at Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Center in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on 19th October 2022.

Qns : Who won the 2022 Booker Prize for “The Seven Moons of Mali Almeida”?

Ans : Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka won the 2022 Booker Prize for his second novel “The Seven Moons of Mali Almeida”. The Booker Prize is one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the world.

Qns : Who has been appointed as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)?

Ans : Former Indian cricketer Roger Binny has been appointed as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Qns : Who has been elected the new Prime Minister of Sweden?

Ans : Sweden’s parliament elected moderate leader Ulf Christerson as the country’s new Prime Minister.

Qns : Who has inaugurated the PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 at Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi?

Ans : The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated the PM Kisan Samman 2022 at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi on 17th October.

Qns : In October 2022, Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Ans : Partha Satpathy has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 14th October 2022.

Qns : Who became the first Indian woman to clock sub-13 seconds in the 100m hurdles?

Ans : Jyothi Yaraji has created history by becoming the first Indian woman to complete the legal sub-13 for the second time in the 100m hurdles, breaking her own record at the National Open Athletics Championships in Bengaluru on 17th October 2022.

Qns : India hosted which edition of the General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) in New Delhi?

Ans : India hosted the 90th General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organisation, Interpol, in New Delhi from 18 to 21 October 2022.

Qns : In the ISSF World Championships, which Indian shooter won the gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event in Cairo, Egypt?

Ans : At the ISSF World Championships, Indian shooter Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil won the gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event in Cairo, Egypt on 14th October 2022.

Qns : When is World Students Day celebrated as the birth anniversary of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam?

Ans : World Students Day is celebrated on 15th October to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the famous aerospace scientist and former President of India.

Qns : Who has been elected the new President of Iraq?

Ans : Parliament said Iraqi lawmakers have elected Abdul Latif Rashid as Iraq’s new president, an important step towards forming a new government for the country.

Qns : Offshore security exercise, ‘Prasthana’ was organized by?

Ans : The offshore security exercise, ‘PRAASTHAN’ was conducted by Eastern Naval Command at Kakinada’s Offshore Development Area (ODA) on 12th October 2022.

Qns : In October 2022, Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Kuwait?

Ans : Dr Adarsh ​​Swaika, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Kuwait.

Qns : When is World Standards Day celebrated?

Ans : World Standards Day is observed every year on 14th October to raise awareness about the importance of using standardized measurements, technologies and industries.

Qns : Where was the 12th edition of DefExpo 2022 held?

Ans : The Ministry of Defense organized the 12th edition of the prestigious biennial defense exhibition – DefExpo 2022 – in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 18 to 22 October.

Qns : When is World Arthritis Day celebrated?

Ans : World Arthritis Day is observed every year on 12th October and is a global health awareness program that helps to create awareness about rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

Qns : Which state will host the 37th edition of the National Games in 2023?

Ans : The Indian Olympic Association has confirmed that Goa will host the 37th edition of the National Games in October 2023.

Qns : Where did the seventh edition of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup held?

Ans : The seventh edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup kick started on 11 October 2022, at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

Qns : In which state is the Mahakal Lok Project located?

Ans : Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Mahakaleshwar Corridor, constructed in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh on 11 October 2022.

Qns : Who will take over as the 50th Chief Justice of India (CJI) after Justice UU Lalit?

Ans : Justice DY Chandrachud will became the 50th Chief Justice of India (CJI) on 8 November 2022.

Qns : Who won the 90th career championship in ATP Finals at Astana Open?

Ans : Novak Djokovic claimed his 90th career title and fourth of 2022 with a straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the ATP Finals in Astana on 9th October.

Qns : Which village was recognized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India’s first solar powered village?

Ans : On 9th October, PM Narendra Modi recognize Modhera, a village in Gujarat’s Mehsana district, known for its Sun Temple, as India’s first solar-powered village, An important step towards the spread of renewable energy.

Qns : Who won the Nobel Prize 2022 in Economics?

Ans : The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences for 2022 was presented on 10th October 2022 by three US economists : Ben S Bernanke, Douglas W Diamond and Philip H Dybvig.

Qns : Who won the 2022 IBSF World Billiards Championship?

Ans : India’s leading cueist, Pankaj Advani has won his 25th gold medal on the world stage by winning the 2022 IBSF World Billiards Championships in Kuala Lumpur on 8th October.

Qns : When was the Raising Day of Territorial Army celebrated?

Ans : The 73rd Raising Day of the Territorial Army was celebrated across the country on 9th October to commemorate its establishment by the first Governor General C Rajagopalachari on this day in 1949.

Qns : When is World Cotton Day celebrated?

Ans : World Cotton Day is celebrated every year 7th October. The year 2022 is a celebration of the 3rd anniversary of the international event.

Qns : When Indian Air Force celebrate its Raising Day?

Ans : Indian Air Force was established on 8 October 1932 and it is completing its 90 years in the year 2022.

Qns : On 30 September 2022, Monetary Policy Committee of Reserve Bank of India decided to increase Repo Rate by a half percent. What is the new Repo Rate ?

Ans : On 30 September 2022, Monetary Policy Committee of Reserve Bank of India decided to increase Repo Rate by a half percent to 5.9 percent, with immediate effect.

Qns : When did Prime Minister Narendra Modi launch 5G services in India?

Ans : Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 5G services at a function at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on 1st October.

Qns : What is the official name of Light Combat Helicopter?

Ans : The indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ‘Prachanda’, which means ‘Prachanda’, was formally inducted into the Indian Air Force on 3 October 2022 at Jodhpur Airbase.

Qns : Who won the Nobel Prize 2022 in Medicines?

Ans : Swedish geneticist Svante Pabo has won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on 3rd October 2022.

Qns : Where is the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be held?

Ans : The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be held in Qatar from 21st November 2022 to 18th December 2022.

Qns : Who won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry?

Ans : The 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded jointly to Caroline Bertozzi, the Morton Medal and Barry Sharpless for their work on snipping molecules together, which is known as click chemistry.

Qns : Which country is the host of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022?

Ans : The 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is going to be the 8th ICC Men’s T20 World Cup tournament. It is scheduled to be played in Australia from 16th October to 13th November 2022.