Top 20 Current Affairs Quiz: 20th December 2022 Current Affairs

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Top 20 Current Affairs Quiz: 20th December 2022 Current Affairs 

Today we will cover Top Current Affairs Quiz from various topics which are Important for Competative exams. In this article we have covered topics which are important from exam point of view and will help aspirants for good preparation on daily basis. In this Top 20 Current Affairs Quiz of 20th December 2022,we have covered latest topics about Goa Liberation Day, FIH Odisha Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 Official Partner, Miss World 2022,Joint Military Training Exercise 'SURYA KIRAN',Vijay Diwas 2022, Minority Day, International Migrants Day and other trending topics.

1. Goa Liberation Day is Observed on?

(a) December 19

(b) December 20

(c) December 21

(d) December 22

Ans: December 19

Goa Liberation Day is Observed on 19th December every year in the state of Goa. It is celebrated every year on December 19 to honour the Indian Armed Force who freed the state from Portuguese in 1961.

2. The Official Partner of FIH Odisha Men's Hockey World Cup 2023?

(a) Patanjali

(b) Tata Steel

(c) Reliance

(d) Byjus 

Ans: Tata Steel

15th Edition of Tournament FIH Odisha Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 will be played at Bhubaneswar and Rourkela in 2023

Tata Steel Limited Signed MoU with Hockey India to be the official Partner of FIH Odisha Men's Hockey World Cup 2023.

3. Who won Miss World 2022 title?

(a) Caroline Jurie

(b) Aditi Govitrikar 

(c) Sargam Koushal

(d) Shaylyn Ford

Ans: Sargam Koushal 

Sargam Koushal named the winner of Miss World 2022 beating contestant from 63 countries to bring back the prestigious title back after 21 years.Miss World 2021 Shaylyn of US presented to Sargam Koushal at ceremony held in Westgate Las Vegas Resort on 16th December 2022. Sargam Koushal beat Mrs Polynesia to secure the title.

4. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram Scheme is renamed to?

(a) Samarth Scheme

(b) Pradhan Mantri Svanidhi Scheme 

(c) Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM Vikas)

(d) Mission Karmayogi

Ans: Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan ( PM Vikas)

Smriti Zubin Irani ,the Minister of Minority Affairs informed that Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram Scheme is named as Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM Vikas) Scheme. The Cabinet approved this scheme for the period of 15th Finance Commission.

This Scheme is merged with four other scheme of ministry such as: Seekho aur Kamao,USTTAD,Hamari Dharohar,Nai Roshani and Nai Manzil.

5. Joint Military Training Exercise named ' SURYA KIRAN' is conducted between India and which Country?

(a) Bhutan

(b) Bangladesh

(c) Nepal

(d) Japan

Ans: Nepal

Joint Military Training Exercise 'SURYA KIRAN XVI' which was the 16th Edition of Indo-Nepal Joint Training Exercise which took place at Nepal Army Battle School,Saljhandi. This Exercise is conducted annually and 15th Edition Commenced at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand .

6. The 51st Vijay Diwas also know as Bijoy Diwas was observed across India and _______ Country on 16th December 2022?

(a) Sri Lanka

(b) Bangladesh

(c) Nepal

(d) Bhutan

Ans: Bangladesh

The 51st Vijay Diwas also Known as Bijoy Diwas in Bangladesh is observed on 16th December every year to celebrate the Victory of Indian Army over Pakistan force in Indo-Pak War 1971,which is also known as Bangladesh Liberation War.Bangladesh Celebrate 'Bijoy Diwas' to celebrate their Independence from Pakistan.

7. India plan to commission 20 Nuclear Power Plant by _____?

(a) 2028

(b) 2029

(c) 2030 

(d) 2031

Ans: 2031

Government informed Lok Sabha that,India is planning to commission 20 Nuclear Power Plant by 2031,thus 15,000 MW in Power Generating Capacity will be added.

8. Eighth Edition of India International Science Festival(IISF) will be held in which city?

(a) Bhopal

(b) Chennai

(c) New Delhi

(d) Ahmedabad

Ans: Bhopal

The Eighth Edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) will be held in Bhopal in January 2023.

9. In India,Minority Day is Observed on?

(a) 20th December

(b) 19th December

(c) 18th December

(d) 17th December

Ans: 18th December

Minority Day is Observed on 18th December 2022,it is celebrated every year to protect the rights of minority communities in India. 

National Commission for Minorities in India Celebrates Minority Day which focus on Harmony, Respect among people and understanding between  all minority communities.

10.______ country replaced Iraq as top oil supplier to India in November?

(a) USA

(b) Qatar

(c) Russia

(d) Oman

Ans: Russia

Russia for the first time replaced Iraq as the top oil supplier to India in November 2022.

11. Which Country is Expelled from UN Women's Right Organization?

(a) Japan

(b) Pakistan

(c) Afghanistan

(d) Iran

Ans: Iran

Iran has been Expelled from UN Women's Right Organization after they voilated Human Rights against women during Hijab protest in Iran. 29 Countries voted in favour of this decision and 8 countries voted against it ,while other 16 countries including India did not participate in voting. 

12.______ will re-elected as Prime Minister of Ireland for 2nd term?

(a) Leo Varadkar

(b) Enda Kenny

(c) Michael Martin

(d) Rishi Sunak

Ans: Leo Varadkar

Indian-origin Leo Varadkar will be re-elected as Prime Minister of Ireland for 2nd term,befor he was Prime Minister of Ireland from 2017 to 2020. Currently Leo Varadkar was Deputy Prime of Ireland as his party made Coalition Government with Michael Martin being Prime Minister after 2020 election with agreement of rotation of Prime Minister Post.

13. Mette Frederiksen was re-elected as Prime Minister of which country in December 2022?

(a) Brazil

(b) Poland

(c) Denmark

(d) Canada

Ans: Denmark

Mette Frederiksen was re-elected as Prime Minister of Denmark in December 2022 for the 2nd term. She served as Prime Minister for the first time in June 2019 as she became youngest Prime Minister in the history of Denmark after Lars Lokke Rasmussen and also she had became only 2nd women Prime Minister (First Helle Thorning Schmidt).

14. Which team India defeated in the Finals of Blind T20 World Cup 2022?

(a) Pakistan

(b) Sri Lanka

(c) Australia

(d) Bangladesh

Ans: Bangladesh 

Indian team defeated Bangladesh by 120 runs in Finals of Blind T20 World 2022 played at Chinnaswamy Stadium Bangalore. This is the 3rd time Indian team have won Blind T20 World Cup, previously they had won in 2012,2017.

15. International Migrants Day is Observed on?

(a) 17th December

(b) 18th December

(c) 19th December

(d) 20th December

Ans: 18th December

International Migrants Day is Observed on 18th December every year to attract the attention toward Social and Economic Situation of Migrant across the Globe.

16. Which team won FIFA World Cup 2022?

(a) France

(b) Croatia

(c) Argentina

(d) Morocco

Ans: Argentina

Argentina won the FIFA World Cup 2022 by defeating France 4-2 in Penalty Shootout when game ended 3-3 after extra time. This was  3rd World Cup title for Argentina and they won this World Cup after 36 years.

17. Who has been Awarded the Golden Ball Award in FIFA World Cup 2022?

(a) Olivier Giroud

(b) Lionel Messi

(c) Kylian Mbappe 

(d) Luka Modric

Ans: Lionel Messi 

Lionel Messi has been Awarded with the Golden Ball Award in FIFA World Cup 2022 for scoring 7 goals and 3 assist in the tournament. Lionel Messi became first player to win Golden Ball award twice ( 2014,2022). France's Kylian Mbappe won Golden Boot Award for scoring 8 Goals in FIFA World 2022 and Argentina's Emi Martinez won Golden Glove for his Heroics in Penalties.

18. Who became the third player in the history of test cricket to score 10000 runs and 50 wickets?

(a) Steve Smith

(b) Joe Root

(c) Virat Kohli

(d) Babar Azam

Ans: Joe Root

Joe Root became only third player in the history to score 10000 runs and 50 wickets in Test Cricket when he took wicket of Faheem Ashram on day 4 of 2nd Test Match between Pakistan and England. Jacques Kallis and Steve Waugh are only other two player to achieve this feat.

19. Which country launched the ' Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) Spacecraft?

(a) India

(b) China

(c) USA

(d) Russia

Ans: USA

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) USA,launced ' Surface Water And Ocean Topography (SWOT) Spacecraft to track nearly all water on earth surface.

This satelite measure the height of water in fresh water bodies and Ocean on more then 90 percent of Earth's Surface. 'Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) Spacecraft'was launched on top of SpaceX Rocket.

20. Who has become the most written about athelete in the World ?

(a) Virat Kohli

(b) Neeraj Chopra

(c) Michael Jordan

Ans: Neeraj Chopra

Javeline Indian Star Neeraj Chopra becam the most written about athelete in the world by surpassing Usain Bolt. As per Unicepta a well know media analytics ,812 article were written about Neeraj Chopra more than Jaimaican Elaine Thompson-Herah (751 articles), Shelley-Ann Fraser-Pryce (698).