19th January 2022 – Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answers in English
GS Team published here 19 January 2022 Current Affairs Quiz. These will be helpful for the upcoming SSC, Bank, Railway, Clerk, PO exams. These current affairs make daily analysis and related India, World, Technology, and all govt news.
Which of the following state government has recently announced to reserve 75% of jobs for local residents in the private sector?
- Government of Kerala
- Gujarat government
- Government of Punjab
- Government of Haryana
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy”]Answer: Government of Haryana – The Haryana government has recently announced to reserve 75% jobs for local residents in the private sector. For which the Employment of Local Candidates Act was passed in the year 2020. The Act applies to all partnership firms, companies, trusts, societies and any organization employing 10 or more persons.[/su_spoiler]
Which former West Indies cricketer has recently been honored with a knighthood from the Duke of Cambridge Prince William?
- Brian Lara
- Clive Lloyd
- James Cameron
- Alex Hales
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy”]Answer: Clive Lloyd – Former West Indies cricketer Clive Lloyd has recently been honored with a knighthood from the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William. He has been given this honor for his services towards the game of cricket. England’s World Cup winning captain Eoin Morgan was awarded the “Commander of the Order of the British Empire” by Prince William.[/su_spoiler]
Which of the following company has appointed Sher Singh B Khayalia as CEO?
- Tata Power Limited
- Reliance Power Limited
- BSES Power Limited
- Adani Power Limited
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy”]Answer: Adani Power Limited – The Board of Directors of Adani Power Limited, a subsidiary of Adani Group, has recently appointed Shersingh B.Khyalia as CEO. He is a Chartered Accountant who has served as Managing Director in Gujarat Power Corporation.[/su_spoiler]
Which Indian shuttler has recently won the India Open Badminton title by defeating Loh Keen Yew of Singapore?
- Shri Kant Kindambi
- Laksh Sen
- Prannoy Roy
- Chirag Sen
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy”]Answer: Lakshya Sen – Third seeded Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen recently won the India Open Badminton title by defeating Loh Keen Yew of Singapore 24-22, 21-17. has won. It took them 54 minutes to win. This is the first Super-500 title of Lakshya Sen’s career.[/su_spoiler]
Which player has been ranked first among the highest-paid female players in the world in the year 2021?
- PV Sindhu
- Naomi Osaka
- Saina Nehwal
- Mithali Raj
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy”]Answer: Naomi Osaka – Japan’s tennis player Naomi Osaka has topped the list of highest-paid female players in the world in the year 2021, recently released by Forbes. . Whereas Indian shuttler PV Sindhu has been ranked 7th in the list of top 10 women players. PV Sindhu is at number seven with earnings of $7.2 million.[/su_spoiler]
Eminent Kathak artist Samrat Pandit Birju Maharaj has passed away recently?
- 63 years
- 73 years
- 83 years
- 93 years
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy”]Answer: 83 Years – Famous Kathak artist Samrat Pandit Birju Maharaj has passed away recently at the age of 83. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over his death. The real name of Pandit Birju Maharaj was Brijmohan Mishra. He was born on 04 February 1938 in Lucknow.[/su_spoiler]
The founder of which of the following industries Narendra Kumar Goenka has recently taken over as the chairman of AEPC?
- Ashok Leyland Industries
- Marcopolo Industries
- Coal Industries
- Texport Industries
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy”]Answer: Texport Industries – The founder of Texport Industries, Narendra Kumar Goenka has recently taken over as the Chairman of AEPC. He has been associated with the Apparel Export Promotion Council for more than two decades. He was serving as the vice-chairman of the apex body of Indian apparel exporters before taking over the top post.[/su_spoiler]
Which of these ministry has recently set up “Defence Pension Grievance Redressal Portal” to resolve pension related grievances of ex-servicemen and their dependents?
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Sports
- Ministry of Women
- Ministry of Defense
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy”]Answer: Ministry of Defense – Ministry of Defense has recently established “Defence Pension Grievance Redressal Portal” to resolve pension related grievances of ex-servicemen and their dependents. This portal will allow them to file complaints directly with the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare.[/su_spoiler]
Which Indian woman has won the Best National Dress award in Mrs World 2022 contest?
- Suman Verma
- Sushita Singh
- Navdeep Kaur
- Sushma Sinha
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy”]Answer: Navdeep Kaur – India’s Navdeep Kaur has been awarded the best national costume award at the Mrs. World 2022 pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada. He hails from a small town near Rourkela, the Steel City of Odisha. Navdeep Kaur is the winner of Mrs India World 2021, representing the country at Mrs World 2022.[/su_spoiler]
Who among the following Years Old Shaylyn Ford has been recently crowned as the winner of Mrs World 2022?
- 27 Years Old
- 37 Years Old
- 42 Years Old
- 45 Years Old
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy”]Answer: 37 Year – Outgoing Queen of Ireland Kate Schneider recently crowned 37-year-old Shaylyn Ford as the winner of Mrs. World 2022. While Mrs. Jordan Jacqueline Stapp and Mrs. UAE Debanjali Kamastra were the runners-up.[/su_spoiler]
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