Give the name of prominent Indian physician and scientist who has received the prestigious Bailey K. Ashford Medal for 2022 and the Fellow of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (FASTMH) award 2022.
1. Siddhartha Mukherjee
2. Dr. Subhash Babu
3. Dr. Anurag Agrawal
4. Dr. Hemendra Nath Chatterjee
5. Soumya Swaminathan
Option “2” is correct. Prominent Indian physician and scientist, Dr. Subhash Babu has received the prestigious Bailey K. Ashford Medal for 2022 and the Fellow of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (FASTMH) award 2022.The medal is presented annually to one or more mid-career researchers for distinguished work in tropical medicine by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH).
142.
Which of the international financial agency provisionally agreed to a $4.5-billion support programme for Bangladesh to prevent economic instability from escalating into a crisis?
1. Asian Development Bank
2. World Bank
3. International Monetary Fund
4. New Development Bank
5. None of the above
Option “3” is correct. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) provisionally agreed a $4.5-billion support programme for Bangladesh, with the country’s finance minister saying the deal would help prevent economic instability escalating into a crisis.It became the third South Asian nation to secure a “staff-level agreement” with the IMF for loans this year, after Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
143.
The International Week of Science and Peace is observed every year on which day around the globe to make people contribute towards the encouragement and promotion of peace across the globe?
1. November 8 to November 15
2. November 9 to November 14
3. November 10 to November 15
4. November 8 to November 12
5. November 9 to November 15
Option “2” is correct. November 9 to November 14 is observed as the International Week of Science and Peace every year around the globe. This week is an initiative taken by the United Nations (UN), hoping to make people contribute towards the encouragement and promotion of peace across the globe.
144.
Which Indian state has got the opportunity to host the National University Games for the first time after Odisha and Karnataka after receiving the rights to host Khelo India National University Games in 2023-2024?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Goa
4. Gujarat
5. Andhra Pradesh
Option “2” is correct. Uttar Pradesh government will host Khelo India National University Games in 2023-2024 in four cities. Khelo India National University Games will be conducted in four cities of Uttar Pradesh including Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, and Noida.There will be 20 disciplines including basketball, judo, kabaddi, wrestling, swimming, boxing, rowing, etc.
145.
Which state government is observing 10th November 2022 as ‘Millet Day’ in the state to promote millets as a highly nutritive and eco-friendly food product?
1. Maharashtra
2. Odisha
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Himachal Pradesh
5. Punjab
Option “2” is correct. The state government of Odisha is observing 10th November 2022 as ‘Millet Day’ in the state. The day is chosen according to the Hindu calendar, the 1st thursday of margasira month. The primary aim of celebrating the day is to promote millets as a highly nutritive and eco-friendly food product.
146.
Pushkar Fair is hosted without the popular cattle fair due to the spread of lumpy skin disease in livestock this year. This year which state government hosted the Pushkar Fair from 1st November to 9th November 2022?
1. Maharashtra
2. Chhattisgarh
3. Rajasthan
4. Madhya Pradesh
5. Jharkhand
Option “3” is correct. This year, Pushkar Fair is hosted by Rajasthan from 1st November to 9th November 2022. Pushkar Fair is also known as Pushkar Camel Fair, Kartik Mela, or Kartik ka Mela.
147.
Who released the two books on the achievements and legacy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi named “Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery” and “Heartfelt: The Legacy of Faith” in Dubai?
1. Smriti Irani
2. Piyush Goyal
3. Ashwini Viashnaw
4. Dr. S Jaishankar
5. Rajiv Chandrashekhar
Option “5” is correct. Two books on the achievements and legacy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi were released by Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajiv Chandrashekhar in Dubai. These “Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery” and “Heartfelt: The Legacy of Faith”.
148.
Which country’s powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched a new satellite-carrying rocket, seeking to demonstrate the hard-line force’s prowess even as anti-government protests rage across the country?
1. Brazil
2. China
3. Guatemala
4. Iran
5. Hong Kong
Option “4” is correct. Iran’s powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched a new satellite-carrying rocket, seeking to demonstrate the hard-line force’s prowess even as anti-government protests rage across the country. The Ghaem 100, Iran’s first three-stage launch vehicle, will be able to place satellites weighing 80 kg (180 pounds) in an orbit 500 km (300 miles) from the earth’s surface.
149.
A new book titled “Winning the Inner Battle Bringing the best version of you to cricket” is authored whom?
1. David Warner
2. Shane Watson
3. Michael Clerke
4. Saurav Ganguly
5. Rahul Dravid
Option “2” is correct. A new book titled “Winning the Inner Battle Bringing the best version of you to cricket” is authored by Shane Watson.This book will give you all of the information that you will ever need to deeply understand how to bring the best version of yourself every time your best performance is needed.
150.
The theme of the 42nd International Congress of the Indian National Cartographic Association is Digital Cartography to Harness Blue Economy. Where the 42nd International Congress of the Indian National Cartographic Association is organized?
1. Mangalore
2. Chennai
3. Dehradun
4. Amritsar
5. Noida
Option “3” is correct. Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd.) inaugurated the 42nd International Congress of the Indian National Cartographic Association (INCA) in Dehradun. INCA is devoted to the cause of Cartography as a graphic mode of communication.