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Who wrote the biography of Neeraj Chopra titled 'Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra'?
A)
Navdeep Singh Gill
B)
Jagreet Kaur
C)
Manorama Jafa
D)
B. N. Goswamy

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Navdeep Singh Gill

Note : A short biography of Indian athlete "Neeraj Chopra" has titled ‘Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra’ authored by sports author Navdeep Singh Gill has been released. Neeraj Chopra won a Gold medal in Javelin Throw at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The biography on Tokyo Olympics-2021 gold medalist Neeraj Chopra was released by the chairperson of Punjab Kala Parishad Surjit Patar and president of Punjabi Sahit Akademi Lakhwinder Singh Johal, amid the presence of the author and his family members.

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Published On : February 5, 2022
Category : Books and Authors
 Q .
Arif Khan, the only Indian athlete to attend the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, has qualified for which Olympic sport?
A)
Skiing
B)
Hockey
C)
Skating
D)
Fencing

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Skiing

Note :

* Arif Khan is the only Indian athlete competing at Beijing Winter Olympics
* The 31-year-old carried the national flag at the opening ceremony
* Arif, an Alpine skier from Kashmir, will contest in Slalom and Giant Slalom events

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Published On : February 5, 2022
Category : Sports
 Q .
Which cricket player has been selected for the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2021?
A)
Martin Guptill
B)
Henry Nicholls
C)
Daryl Mitchell
D)
James Neesham

Correct Answer : Option (C) -

Note : The International Cricket Council (ICC) has selected New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell as the winner of the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2021.

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Published On : February 5, 2022
Category : Sports
 Q .
India has offered a one-year training programme to 80 cadets from which nation?
A)
Russia
B)
Afghanistan
C)
Bangladesh
D)
South Korea

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Afghanistan

Note : India has offered a 12-month training programme to 80 Afghan cadets who recently graduated from various military academies in India. The Afghan cadets will be given training under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) of the External Affairs Ministry.

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Published On : February 4, 2022
Category : Defence
 Q .
Which nation will tour Pakistan this year for the first time in 24 years?
A)
India
B)
England
C)
Australia
D)
New Zealand

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Australia

Note : Cricket Australia approved its first tour of Pakistan in 24 years on February 4, 2022. Australia will play three tests in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi, starting from March 4, 2022. Australia will also play three ODIs and one T20I during the full tour.

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Published On : February 4, 2022
Category : Sports
 Q .
The traditional Torgya Festival is celebrated annually by which state of India to mark the beginning of new year?
A)
Ladakh
B)
Himachal Pradesh
C)
Arunachal Pradesh
D)
Jammu and Kashmir

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Arunachal Pradesh

Note : In Arunachal Pradesh, the celebration of the annual Torgya Festival started on January 30, 2022. The three-day traditional festival is exclusively held in Tawang Monastery of Arunachal Pradesh by the Monpa community.

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Published On : February 4, 2022
Category : Arts and Culture
 Q .
Sea Trials of 1st Sea Sortie of 5th Scorpene Submarine _______begins.
A)
INS Vagir
B)
INS Vela
C)
INS Kalvari
D)
INS Vagsheer

Correct Answer : Option (A) - INS Vagir

Note :

The Indian Navy‘s brand-new submarine, the fifth of the six French-designed Scorpene-class submarines named “Vagir”, sailed out on its first sea sortie and will now undergo rigorous trials before it is delivered to the Navy later this year. 
 
The submarine-designated “Yard 11879” during its construction by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in collaboration with the Naval Group of France will be named “Vagir” after it is commissioned into service.

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Published On : February 4, 2022
Category : Defence
 Q .
Which bank license has been cancelled by RBI in Feb 2022?
A)
Kerala Gramin Bank (Kochi)
B)
Allahabad Bank (Delhi)
C)
Punjab National Bank (Haridwar)
D)
Co-operative Bank (Nashik)

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Co-operative Bank, Nashik

Note :

The licence of Independence Co-operative Bank, Nashik has been cancelled as it does not have adequate capital and earning prospects, the RBI said on Thursday(February 3, 2022). Independence Co-operative Bank has ceased to carry on banking business with effect from the close of business hours on February 3, 2022 (Thursday), the RBI said in a statement. On liquidation, every depositor would be entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amount of his/her deposits up to a ceiling of Rs 5 lakh from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC).
 
As per the data submitted by the bank, more than 99 percent of the depositors are entitled to receive full amount of their deposits from DICGC. The RBI said the bank has failed to comply with the requirements the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

Source : Financial Express

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Published On : February 4, 2022
Category : Banking
 Q .
Who is the author of the book 'India, That is Bharat: Coloniality, Civilisation, Constitution'?
A)
Sanjay Dixit
B)
Rajiv Malhotra
C)
J Sai Deepak
D)
Vikram Sampath

Correct Answer : Option (C) - J Sai Deepak

Note :

A Trilogy book series titled, ‘India, That is Bharat: Coloniality, Civilisation, Constitution’ is authored by J Sai Deepak and published by Bloomsbury India. The 1st part was released on 15th August 2021, is set to launch the 2nd part in June 2022. Whereas, the 3rd and last parts will be released in June 2023.
 
It is the first part of a comprehensive trilogy, which examines the impact of European ‘colonial consciousness’ (or ‘coloniality’), on Bharat (India). It highlights how colonialism changes the socio-religious culture, history, education, language and racial patterns in India.

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Published On : February 4, 2022
Category : Books and Authors
 Q .
Which Telugu short film won the NHRC Short Film Awards?
A)
Street Student
B)
Lucky Fellow
C)
Hello Doctor
D)
Resume Love Story

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Street Student

Note :

A Telugu short film ‘Street Student’ by Akula Sandeep depicting the story of a street urchin with a strong message on right to education has bagged the first prize in a competition organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). 
 
‘Street Student’ by Akula Sandeep has been selected for the first prize worth Rs 2 lakh in the seventh Short Film Award Competition. It is in Telugu with subtitles in English. The film shows the story of a street urchin to send across a strong message on right to education and how society needs to support it.

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Published On : February 4, 2022
Category : Awards
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