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Question 51. In which state did the 3rd India-Vietnam Bilateral Army Exercise "Ex VINBAX 2022" begin?
  1.    Haryana
  2.    Gujarat
  3.    Uttarakhand
  4.    Rajasthan
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Haryana

The 3rd edition of Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise "Ex VINBAX 2022" is conducted at Chandimandir, Haryana from August 1 to 20, 2022.


Question 52. Who has won silver in the women's Judo 48kg final at Commonwealth Games 2022?
  1.    Bindyarani Devi
  2.    Harjinder Kaur
  3.    Shushila Devi Likmabam
  4.    Mirabai Chanu
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Shushila Devi Likmabam

Shushila Devi Likmabam became the first Judoka to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 with a silver in the women's judo 48kg final.


Question 53. On which date did the Earth break its shortest day record recently?
  1.    July 30
  2.    July 27
  3.    July 29
  4.    July 28
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> July 29

Earth broke its shortest day record on July 29, 2022 by completing its full rotation in a time that was 1.59 milliseconds shorter than the regular 24 hours time on July 29th.


Question 54. Who clinched India's 1st gold medal in the Commonwealth Games 2022?
  1.    Santoshi Matsa
  2.    Bindyarani Devi
  3.    Mirabai Chanu
  4.    Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Mirabai Chanu

Mirabai Chanu clinches India's 1st gold medal of Commonwealth Games 2022, shatters Games record in women's weightlifting.


Question 55. Which IIT has launched the 'Nilekani Centre at Al4Bharat' to promote Indian language technology?
  1.    IIT Madras
  2.    IIT Kanpur
  3.    IIT Bombay
  4.    IIT Hyderabad
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> IIT Madras

The Nilekani Centre at AI4Bharat was established by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to advance the state of Indian language technology and make a positive social impact.


Question 56. Which telecom company is ready to roll out the World's Most Advanced 5G network across India?
  1.    Vodafone
  2.    Adani
  3.    Airtel
  4.    Reliance Jio
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio, India's largest digital services provider, is ready to roll out the world's most advanced 5G Network to make India a global leader in Digital Connectivity and Digital Solutions.


Question 57. Who has been named as the new MD and CEO of the NSE?
  1.    Arundhati Bhatacharya
  2.    Urjit Patel
  3.    K V Kamath
  4.    Ashish Chauhan
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Ashish Chauhan

Market regulator SEBI has named Ashish Chauhan as the new MD and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE).


Question 58. In West Bengal, the state government is creating 7 new districts. What will be the total number of districts in the state now?
  1.    21
  2.    26
  3.    30
  4.    37
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 30

With the launch of the 7 new districts, the total number of districts in West Bengal has increased to 30.


Question 59. Which airline is bringing out a new policy, allowing pilots to fly after retirement?
  1.    Indigo
  2.    Vistara
  3.    Air India
  4.    Jet Airways
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Air India

Air India has introduced a new policy, under which it will provide an extension of service to select pilots on a contract basis for a period of 5 years after retirement.


Question 60. Which state has won the Khelo India Youth Games 2021 title with 52 gold medals on the final day?
  1.    Haryana
  2.    Gujarat
  3.    Tamil Nadu
  4.    Karnataka
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Haryana

Haryana won the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2021 title with 52 gold medals, of which, 10 medals in boxing on the final day.


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