14th December 2022

Nation remembers Dr B R Ambedkar on his 67th MahaparinirvanDiwas.

India observed December 6 as 67th Mahaparinirvan Divas to mark the death anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to Babasaheb Dr B.R. Ambedkar on his MahaparinirvanDiwas at Parliament House Lawns in New Delhi.

In 1990, the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, was posthumously conferred on Ambedkar. The salutation Jai Bhim used by followers honours him. He is also referred to by the honorific Babasaheb, meaning “Respected Father”.

India observed December 6 as ____ Mahaparinirvan Divas to mark the death anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.

United Nations: “Diwali Stamp-Power of One” awarded to four veteran diplomats and a US lawmaker.

Four veteran diplomats and a US lawmaker have been honoured with this year’s annual ‘Diwali- Power of One’ award here for their efforts in working towards a peaceful and secure world. The award, which is also known as the ‘Oscars of Diplomacy’, is presented to former top diplomats of the United Nations or a member state for their effort to help form a more perfect, peaceful and secure world for all.”

Which of the following veteran diplomats is not includes in “Diwali Stamp-Power of One Awards” 2022?

51st MaitiriDiwas’ Marking Recognition of Bangladesh by India Celebrated in Dhaka.

The 51st  anniversary of ‘Maitri Diwas’ marking the recognition granted to Bangladesh by India in 1971 was celebrated in Dhaka on 6th December.

Liberation war fighters, Parliamentarians, members from civil society, media, dignitaries,  and other prominent people took part in the event organised by the High Commission of India in Dhaka. Minister for Liberation War Affairs of Bangladesh A.K.M Mozammel Haque  was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

This year which edition of MaitiriDiwas’ marking recognition of Bangladesh by India celebrated in Dhaka?

India to Become 8th Largest Advertising Market in 2023.

According to GroupM’s global end-of-year forecast, India is expected to surpass Brazil to become the eighth-largest advertising market in 2023. In ‘This Year, Next Year 2022’, GroupM has ranked India as the ninth-largest advertising market globally.

According to the report, India’s total advertising revenue in 2022 has grown by 15.8 per cent to touch $14.9 billion, led by growth in pure-play digital advertising. In 2023, it is expected to increase by 16.8 per cent.

GroupM is expecting India to overtake Brazil to become the _____ largest advertising market in 2023.

IIT Madras Researchers develop ‘Sindhuja-I’ Ocean Wave Energy Converter.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Researchers have developed an ‘Ocean Wave Energy Converter’ that can generate electricity from sea waves. The trials of this device were successfully completed during the second week of November 2022. The product has been named ‘Sindhuja-I,’ which means ‘generated from the ocean.’ The system has a floating buoy, a spar, and an electrical module. The buoy moves up and down as the wave moves up and down. In the present design, a balloon-like system called a ‘buoy’ has a central hole that allows a long rod called a spar to pass through it.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Researchers have developed an ‘Ocean Wave Energy Converter’ that can generate electricity from sea waves. The product has been named?

BBC Releases 100 Most Influential Women’s List: 4 Indian women’s in the list.

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has published the list of 100 most influential women in the world and has included women from several areas such as politics, science, sports, entertainment, and literature. The BBC’s 100 most influential women’s list also includes four Indians: Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, author Geetanjali Shree, engineer and astronaut Sirisha Bandla, and social worker Sneha Jawale.

Which of the following actress is include in the “BBC Releases 100 Most Influential Women’s List”?

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Charter Day is observed every year on 8th December.

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Charter Day is observed every year on 8th December. On this day in 1985, SAARC Charter was adopted in Dhaka, during the first summit of the group. This year marks the 38th Anniversary of the regional group. The charter was signed by the Leaders of SAARC Countries Heads of State or Government of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the First SAARC Summit held in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Charter Day is observed every year on _______.

Scientist K.V. Suresh Kumar appointed as Chairman & MD of BHAVINI.

Distinguished Scientist of Department of Atomic Energy, K.V. Suresh Kumar has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of BharatiyaNabhikiyaVidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI) on 2nd December 2022 at Kalpakkam. His tenure will be for three years. Suresh Kumar is a graduate in Chemical Engineering and joined Department of Atomic Energy at BARC Training School in Mumbai (29th batch) in1985.

Who has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of BharatiyaNabhikiyaVidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI)?

Time Magazine’s 2022 Person of the Year: Volodymyr Zelensky and “Spirit of Ukraine”.

Time magazine named President Volodymyr Zelensky as well as “the spirit of Ukraine” as its 2022 person of the year, for the resistance the country has shown in the face of Russia’s invasion. Zelensky shares the 2022 title with “the spirit of Ukraine,” which Felsenthal said was embodied by the “countless individuals inside and outside the country” who fought behind the scenes, including everyday people such as chefs and surgeons.

Time magazine named President ________ as its 2022 person of the year.

C.N. Manjunath, Krishnappa G. and S. Shadakshari received Nadoja Award.

Cardiologist and director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research C.N. Manjunath, writer Krishnappa G. and social activist and businessman S. Shadakshari have been selected for the Nadoja Award given by Kannada University in Hampi. The dignitaries will be honoured with the award by Governor Thawarchand Gehlot, who is the Chancellor of the university.

Cardiologist and director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research ______, writer Krishnappa G. and social activist and businessman S. Shadakshari have been selected for the Nadoja Award given by Kannada University.