This article presents a quick overview of everyday events on February 1, 2022, in the form of GK one-liners to help you prepare for the upcoming Kerala PSC, UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and other competitive examinations.
Current Affairs
February 1, 2022
Important Days & Events
- Raising Day (46th)
- By Indian Coast Guard.
- Established in – 1977.
- Headquarters – New Delhi.
- Fourth largest Coast Guard in the world.
- Director-General – Virender Singh Pathania;
- Chinese New Year.
New Appointments
- Who is the first female President of Honduras? Xiomara Castro.
- Capital – Tegucigalpa.
- Currency – Honduran lempira.
- New Prime Minister of Portugal – H. E. Antonio Costa (Socialist Party; currently serving as the 119th PM of Portugal).
- Capital – Lisbon.
- Currency – Euro.
- Re-elected President of Italy – Sergio Mattarella (2nd consecutive term).
- Capital – Rome.
- Currency – Euro.
- Prime Minister – Mario Draghi.
- Newly appointed Director of DRDL – Srinivasa Murthy.
- Defence Research and Development Laboratory
- Headquarters – Hyderabad.
- Who is appointed as the new Chief Economic Adviser of India? Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran.
- Name the LIC Chairman whose term got extended to March 13. 2023 – M.R. Kumar.
- Formed on – 1956 September 1.
- Headquarters – Mumbai.
National & International
- What is the name of the country that launched the Hwasong-12 mid-range ballistic missile? North Korea.
- Capital – Pyongyang.
- Currency – North Korean won.
- President – Kim Jong-un.
- The Largest Sea Lock in the world is in – Zeesluis, Ijmuiden (Netherlands).
- 500m in length & 70m width.
- Canal locks are watertight basins, known as lock chambers, that may be used to drop or increase water levels as needed.
- What is the name of the first hydrogen-powered flying boat in the world? THE JET.
- By THE JET ZeroEmission, a Dubai based firm.
- Which multinational titan kept its title as the 'Most Valuable Brand'? Apple.
- Which company became the World’s top semiconductor company in 2021 surpassing Intel? Samsung.
- according to a report released by Counterpoint Technology Market Research, a research firm headquartered in Hong Kong.
- Which country's truckers are participating in the 'Freedom Convoy' campaign, a protest against mandatory Covid vaccination? Canada.
- Capital – Ottawa.
- Currency – Canadian dollar.
- Prime Minister – Justin Trudeau.
- First European Union country to remove nearly all Covid restrictions including the wearing of face masks – Denmark.
- Name the countries that have removed the Covid restrictions till date – UK, Norway, Denmark.
- What is the theme of the 30th National Commission for Women Foundation Day? ‘She The Change Maker.'
- January 31, 2022.
- What is the name of the Election Commission's poll mascot for Punjab? Shera.
- In which Indian state/UT is the Spituk Gustor festival celebrated? Leh & Ladakh Union Territory.
- 2-day annual event.
- Which community celebrates the three-day Torgya Festival? Monpa community (Arunachal Pradesh).
- Where is India's first geological park is going to be set up at? Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh).
- By Geological Survey of India.
- On the banks of river Narmada.
- Dinosaur fossils are found
- Which organization publishes the report 'Death Penalty in India'? Project 39A.
- a criminal law reform advocacy group based at Delhi's National Law University.
- Which Reserve Bank of India specialized division declared February 1-7 as 'UPI Safety and Awareness Week,' and the entire month of February as 'UPI Safety and Awareness Month'? NPCI.
- National Payments Corporation of India.
- Formed in – 2008.
- Headquarters – Mumbai.
- MD & CEO – Dilip Asbe.
- The Govt. of India has authorized the sale of a 93.7 % stake of which company to Tata Steel Long Products Ltd? Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd (NINL).
- for Rs 12,100 crore.
- NINL – a joint venture of 4 CPSEs (Central Public Sector Enterprises) – MMTC, NMDC, BHEL, MECON, and OMC & IPICOL (2 Odisha Govt. PSUs).
Armed Forces
- New Vice Chief of Army Staff – Lt. Gen. Manoj Pande.
- Who took over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Army's Northern Command in Udhampur? Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi.
Kerala
- Name the Malayalam news station that has been banned by the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry due to security concerns – MediaOne.
- What is the name of Milma's project to bridge the demand-supply imbalance in the four southern districts of Kerala? Unarvu.
- What are the names of the ancient temples in Kerala that are being restored by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)? Janardhana & Vishnu temples (Punchavayal, Wayanad).
- What is the name of the campaign initiated by the Wayanad Social Service Society (WSSS), a non-governmental organization that has been providing free clothing to the underprivileged, particularly tribespeople, for the past two years? Ashakiranam Dress Bank.
- In response to the development of COVID-19 variations like Omicron, the Women and Child Development Department has created a campaign to guarantee the health of pregnant women and the elderly. What is the name of this community-based event? Kudumbangalilekku anganwadi.
- part of the Sampushta Keralam project.
Books & Authors
- Author of the book 'Fearless Governance' – Dr. Kiran Bedi.
- Her memories of Puducherry when she served as the 24th Lt Governor there from 2016 to 2021.
- First Woman IPS Officer & winner of Ramon Magsaysay award.
Sports
- Who is the first tennis player to win 21 Grand Slams? Rafael Nadal.
- In which year did Rafael Nadal win his first Grand Slam? 2005.
- Who is the winner of the Australian Open (Women's)? Ash Barty (first Australian woman to win the Australian Open in 44 years).
- Who is the Winner of World Games Athlete of the Year for his 2021? P.R. Srejeesh (Goalkeeper, Hockey).
- 2nd Indian to win World Games Athlete Award.
- Who is the first Indian win World Games Athlete Award? Rani Rampal (Hockey).
- Venue of 15th edition of the Asia Cup Cricket tournament 2022 – Sri Lanka.
- Venue of 20th edition of AFC Women's Asian Cup Football tournament 2022 – India.
- Which IPL team became First Unicorn Sports Enterprise in India? Chennai Super Kings.
- Market share – Rs 7,600 crore.
- Chennai Super Kings.
- 4-time IPL champions.
- Owner – India Cements.
- Captain – MS Dhoni.
- Coach – Stephen Fleming.
- A cricketer declared his retirement from international competition lately. Name the player and the nation to which he or she belongs – Ben Cooper & Netherlands.
- Winners of 2022 Odisha Open – Kiran George & Unnati Hooda.
- Venue – Cuttack.
Obituaries
- Name the 2022 Padma Shri awardee and social worker who died lately – Baba Iqbal Singh (Himachal Pradesh).
- What is the name the senior advocate and Additional Solicitor General (ASG) who passed away recently? Rupinder Singh Suri.
- The Folklore researcher and the general editor of Nattarivukal who passed away recently – C.R. Rajagopalan.
- Important Works – Gothrakalavadivukal, Kavettam, Nadodi Nerarangu, Nadan Kalaroopangal & Ellam Kathiyeriyukayanu.