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#1. On which river, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has inaugurated India’s longest rubber dam ‘Gayaji Dam’ in September 2022?

Solution: The correct answer is Falgu River. Key Points Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on 8 September ’22 inaugurated India’s longest rubber dam ‘Gayaji Dam’ on the Falgu river in Gaya. It is 411 meters long & 3 meters high & has been built at a cost of Rs 312 crores. With its construction, now at least two feet of water will be available in the Falgu river near Vishnupad Ghat throughout the year for the devotees who come here to do Pind Daan. Additional Information Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the third-largest state by population and the twelfth-largest by territory. In the state capital Patna, Mahavir Mandir temple is revered by Hindus, while Sikhs worship at the domed, riverside Gurdwara of Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji. Bihar: Governor: Phagu Chauhan Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar Capital: Patna Formation: 22 March 1912 Sex ratio (2011): 918 /1000 Literacy (2011): 63.82%

#2. Which state government has launched a rainwater harvesting scheme named 'Community Harnessing and Harvesting Rainwater Artificially from Terrace to Aquifer (CHHATA)' in September 2022?

Solution:
The correct answer is Odisha.
Key Points
The Odisha govt has launched a rainwater harvesting scheme named ‘Community
Harnessing and Harvesting Rainwater Artificially from Terrace to Aquifer (CHHATA)’.
It has been conceptualized to address the increasing stress on groundwater and to
improve the depleting groundwater table.
Under the scheme, a target has been set to harvest 373.52 crore litres of water in five
years.
Additional Information
Odisha is an eastern Indian state on the Bay of Bengal.
It is the 8th largest state by area and the 11th largest by population.
Odisha has a coastline of 485 kilometres along the Bay of Bengal.
The region is known as Utkala and is mentioned in India’s national anthem, “Jana
Gana Mana”.
Odisha is also known for its tribal cultures and its many ancient Hindu temples.
The Lingaraj Temple complex, dating to the 11th century, is set around the sacred
Bindusagar Lake.
Odisha:
Governor: Ganeshi Lal
Capital: Bhubaneswar
Chief Minister: Naveen Patnaik
Statehood: 1 April 1936 (Utkal Divas)

#3. Who became the first Indian to win the Diamond League Finals title on 8 September 2022?

Solution:
The correct answer is Neeraj Chopra.
Key Points
Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win
the Diamond League Finals title on 8 September 2022.
He jumped to the top spot with a throw of 88.44m, his fourth career best, in his second
attempt.
Olympic silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic finished 2nd with a best
throw of 86.94m.
Julian Weber of Germany was 3rd with a best of 83.73m.
Additional Information
Other Sports News:
The Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won a historic medal
at the World Badminton Championships in Tokyo in August 2022.
Paralympian Rahul Jakhar won a gold medal on day one of 2022 WSPS Shooting
World Cup in Changwon, South Korea, in August 2022.
In shooting, Mairaj Ahmad Khan created history by becoming the first Indian
shooter to win the gold medal in the men’s skeet event at the ISSF World Cup in Changwon, South Korea, on 18 July 2022

#4. __ has launched the country’s first national electric freight platform- e-FAST India in September 2022.

Solution:
The correct answer is NITI Aayog.
Key Points
NITI Aayog, in collaboration with World Resources Institute (WRI), India, has launched
the country’s 1st national electric freight platform- e-FAST India (Electric Freight
Accelerator for Sustainable Transport).
Aim: to raise awareness on freight electrification bolstered by on-ground demonstration
pilots & evidence-based research.
Additional Information
The NITI Aayog serves as the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India.
It also works as the nodal agency tasked with catalyzing economic development and
fostering cooperative federalism.
It includes the State Governments of India in the economic policy-making process using a
bottom-up approach.
The NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog:
Formed: 1 January 2015
Headquarters: New Delhi
Chairperson: Narendra Modi
NITI Aayog CEO: Parameswaran Iyer

#5. ______________, Britain's longest-serving monarch passed away on 8 September 2022

Solution:
The correct answer is Queen Elizabeth II.
Key Points
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, passed away at the age of 96 on 8
September 2022.
She came to the throne at the age of 25 in 1952 after the sudden demise of her father
King George VI.
Queen Elizabeth ruled over Britain for 70 years.
Her eldest son, Prince Charles, 73, will be the new king of the UK, according to centuries
of protocol.
Additional Information
The United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
It is an island nation in northwestern Europe.
England is the birthplace of Shakespeare.
England is also the site of Neolithic Stonehenge, Bath’s Roman spa and centuries-old
universities at Oxford and Cambridge.
The United Kingdom:
Capital: London
Prime Minister: Liz Truss
Currency: Pound sterling
Population: 6.72 crores (2020

#6. What is the rank of India in the UNDP's Human Development Index 2021, released in September 2022?

Solution:
The correct answer is 132nd.
Key Points
India ranked 132 out of 191 countries in the 2021 human development index (HDI),
according to a report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Among India’s neighbours, Sri Lanka (73rd), China (79th), Bangladesh (129th) and Bhutan
(127th) are ranked above India.
Switzerland remained at the top spot, followed by Norway and Iceland.
India ranked 131 in the 2020 index.
Additional Information
Important Ranking and Index:
India ranks 135 among a total of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index
2022.
Austrian capital Vienna has been ranked as the world’s most liveable city in the
report ‘Global Liveability Index 2022’.
Vienna replaced New Zealand’s Auckland city as the most liveable city.
Kerala has been ranked first in Asia in Affordable Talent in Global Startup
Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2022.
India has jumped six positions to 37th rank on the annual World Competitiveness
Index for the year 2022.
Denmark has been ranked at the top while Switzerland has been ranked at
second position.
According to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development (UNCTAD), around 7.3% of Indians owned some form of digital
currency in 2021.
The website of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been ranked first under
the Central Ministries Portal in National e-Governance Service Delivery
Assessment

#7. Who virtually launched the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in September 2022?

Solution:
The correct answer is Droupadi Murmu.
Key Points
President Droupadi Murmu virtually launched the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat
Abhiyaan in September 2022.
She also launched the Ni-kshay 2.0 initiative, a portal to provide a platform for donors to
provide various forms of support to those undergoing TB treatment.
One can register on the portal to become a Nikshay Mitra and can choose the duration of
support ranging from 1-3 years.
Important Points
The new portal Nikshay 2.0 has been upgraded to make the information easily available
to people.
The initiative of Nikshay Mitra is based on the concept of community support for TB
extinction.
They can also choose the state, district, block, health facilities.
The district TB officer will facilitiate the process of become Nikshay Mitra

#8. Which state government has decided to provide monetary aid to the SC/ST patients in the state suffering from rare diseases?

Solution:
The correct answer is Karnataka.
Key Points
The Karnataka Govt has decided to provide monetary aid to the SC/ST patients in the
state suffering from diseases categorised as “rare diseases” and “high-cost diseases”.
The state govt will provide monetary aid for the diseases which are not covered under the
Centre’s ‘Ayushman Bharat’ scheme.
The govt has allocated Rs 23.18 crore for this new scheme.
Additional Information
Karnataka is a state in the southwestern region of India.
Originally known as the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973.
It is the sixth-largest Indian state by area and the eighth-largest state by population.
Karnataka:
Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
Capital: Bengaluru
Chief Minister: Basavaraj Bommai
Literacy (2011): 75.36%
Sex ratio (2011): 973 /1000
Formation: 1 November 1956 (as Mysore State)

#9. External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, will pay an official visit to which country to co-chair the inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the Committee on Political, Security, Social and Cultural Cooperation?

Solution:
The correct answer is Saudi Arabia.
Key Points
External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, will pay an official visit to the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia from 10-12 Sept’22.
This will be his first visit as an EAM.
He will co-chair the inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the Committee on Political,
Security, Social and Cultural Cooperation, which has been established under the
framework of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council.
Important Points
The two Ministers will undertake a comprehensive review of the entire bilateral
relationship.
Dr Jaishankar during his visit will also meet other Saudi dignitaries as well as Secretary
General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf.
Additional Information
Saudi Arabia:
Capital – Riyadh.
Currency – Saudi riyal.
King – Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

#10. Which day is celebrated as the World Physiotherapy Day?

Solution:
The correct answer is 08 September.
Key Points
World Physiotherapy Day is observed on September 8 every year.
Physiotherapy deals with the management of chronic conditions & underlying issues
related to pain.
This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the crucial role physiotherapists play in
keeping people fit & improving quality of life & it was first observed in 1996.
2022 Theme: “Prevention and Management of Osteoarthritis”.
Additional Information
List of Important Days in September 2022:
Days Events
2 September –  World Coconut Day
5 September – Teachers’ Day , International Day of Charity
8 September – World Literacy Day
14 September – Hindi Diwas
15 September  – National Engineer’s day
16 September – World Ozone Day
18 September –  World Bamboo Day
21 September –  International day of Peace
25 September  – Antyodaya Diwas
25 September – World Rivers Day
27 September  – World Tourism Day
29 September –  World Maritime Day

#11. Who has been appinted as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indigo in September 2022?

Solution:
The correct answer is Pieter Elbers.
Key Points
Pieter Elbers has joined IndiGo as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Elbers replaced Ronojoy Dutta who is set to retire on 30 September, 2022.
Elbers has previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of KLM Royal
Dutch Airlines since 2014 and is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Air
France-KLM Group.
Additional Information
Indigo Headquarters: Gurugram
Recent Appointments:
Senior diplomat Sanjay Kumar Verma has been appointed as India’s next high
commissioner to Canada.
The Indian Olympic Association has co-opted Adille Sumariwalla as the President
of the association till fresh elections are held.
Bajaj Electricals has elevated its Executive Director Anuj Poddar to Managing
Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

#12. Which edition of India-US Maritime Security Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 8 September 2022?

Solution:
The correct answer is 5th.
Key Points
The 5th India-US Maritime Security Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 8 September
2022.
Both sides discussed developments in the global maritime domain, bilateral maritime
cooperation endeavors, regional support initiatives and collaborative efforts.
They agreed to remain engaged with the objective of further enhancing the India-US
Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Important Points
The Indian delegation for the inter-sessional meeting was led by Vani Rao, Additional
Secretary (Americas) in the Ministry of External Affair.
The US delegation was led by Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu and Assistant
Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, Ely Ratner.
They discussed ways to further strengthen the Major Defence Partnership, including in
new and emerging areas in the defence domain such as space, AI and cyber.
They identified new opportunities to coordinate capacity-building activities in South
and Southeast Asia

#13. In September 2022, which country passed a law allowing itself to carry out a preventive nuclear strike?

Solution:
The correct answer is North Korea.
Key Points
North Korea has passed a law allowing itself to carry out a preventive nuclear strike.
The status of the nation as a nuclear weapons state has become irreversible with the
new law.
The law specifically states that it can use nuclear weapons in case of a nuclear or nonnuclear attack by hostile forces on the state leadership and the command organization
of the state’s nuclear forces.
Additional Information
North Korea:
Capital – Pyogyang.
Currency – North Korean won.

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