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1. Which state is the top sugar producer of India in 2021-22?

[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Maharashtra
Maharashtra has overtaken Uttar Pradesh (UP) to regain its position as India’s top sugar producer, in the
year 2021-22, after five-year gap. The state’s output for the 2021-22 crushing year-October-September-
stood at 138 lakh tonnes (lt). That is highest ever beating the previous 107.21 lakh tonnes of 2018-19.
Maharashtra is followed by Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka.
2. The Centre has recently proposed a scheme worth Rs 1,000 crore to invite private
companies to set up manufacturing zones in which sector?
[A] Automobiles
[B] Textile
[C] Semi-conductor Chips
[D] Renewable energy
Answer: Renewable energy
The Centre has recently proposed a scheme worth Rs 1,000 crore to invite private companies to set up
manufacturing zones in power and renewable energy (RE) equipment. The Ministries of power and new
and renewable energy have jointly proposed a scheme for establishment of three manufacturing zones,
in which two would be brownfield on already developed land and one greenfield manufacturing zone in a
coastal area of the country.
3. Which institution released a book on the basics of AI titled ‘AI for Everyone’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] World Economic Forum
[C] World Bank
[D] INDIAai
Answer: INDIAai
The second-year anniversary of 'National AI Portal’ (INDIAai) is celebrated on May 30, 2022. The portal is
a joint initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and
NASSCOM. INDIAai released a book on the basics of AI titled ‘AI for Everyone’. The portal focuses on
promoting a unified AI ecosystem in the country and use AI for economic growth. The portal has a
repository of over 1000 articles on AI and several news stories, reports, case studies and videos. It has
the databases featuring details of government initiatives and start-ups related to AI.
4. ‘Gen-Next Democracy Network’ is a programme organised by which institution?
[A] Indian Council for Cultural Relations
[B] NASSCOM
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Observer Research Foundation
Answer: Indian Council for Cultural Relations

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Indian Council for Cultural Relations organised a ten days programme named ‘Gen-Next Democracy
Network’ concluded. Under the Gen Next Democracy Network programme, Youth from various
democratic countries come to India and get acquainted with India's heritage, culture and functioning of
Indian democracy. ICCR is an autonomous organisation involved in India's global cultural relations,
through cultural exchange with other countries.
5. Which country has launched a new “Foreign debt payment system”?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Russia
[C] Venezuela
[D] Syria
Answer: Russia
Russia has launched a new “Foreign debt payment system”, an arrangement similar to that used for
payments for its gas supplies to pay its dollar-denominated foreign debts. Russia will offer the holders
of its Eurobond obligations to accept a payment system bypassing the Western financial infrastructure.
Russia has not defaulted on its international debts since the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution when the Soviet
Union was created.
6. The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with which company for supply of ASTRA MK-I
Air to Air Missile (AAM)?
[A] HAL
[B] BEL
[C] DRDO
[D] BDL
Answer: BDL
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the supply of ASTRA
MK-I Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air to Air Missile (AAM). The contract includes associated equipment
for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy, along with the missile, at a cost of ₹ 2,971 crore under Buy
(Indian-IDDM) category. ASTRA MK-I BVR AAM has been indigenously designed and developed by
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
7. Which state announced ‘Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award’ and ‘Rajiv Gandhi Rural
Olympics’?
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Punjab
[D] Manipur
Answer: Rajasthan
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award will be
introduced in the state for sportspersons. The Chief Minister also said the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympics’
will start from August 2022 and over 27 lakh players of all ages will participate in it. He also inaugurated
Rajasthan High Performance Sports and Rehabilitation Centre.
8. As per the recent NSO Update (June 2022), what is the GDP growth estimate of India in
2021-22?
[A] 8.5 per cent

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[B] 8.7 per cent

[C] 8.9 per cent
[D] 9.2 per cent
Answer: 8.7 per cent
National Statistical Office (NSO) marginally slashed its year-on-year gross domestic product (GDP)
growth forecast to 8.7 per cent, down from 8.9 per cent estimated in February. The fourth quarter
(January-March period of 2021-22) GDP growth was recorded at 4.1 per cent. The economy witnessed a
6.6 per cent contraction in 2020-21. The latest GDP growth estimate is lower than the second advance
estimate of 8.9 per cent (released in February) and first advance estimate of 9.2 per cent (released in
January).
9. Who has been appointed as the MD and CEO of NARCL (National Assets Reconstruction
Company Ltd)?
[A] Urjit Patel
[B] Natarajan Sundar
[C] Ashwani Bhatia
[D] Nitin Chugh
Answer: Natarajan Sundar
Former State Bank of India Deputy Managing Director Natarajan Sundar has been appointed as the
Managing Director and CEO of NARCL (National Assets Reconstruction Company Ltd) as MD & CEO.
NARCL is the joint initiative of Public and Private Sector Banks, and is expected to takeover bad loans
from banks and focus on resolution and recoveries. NARCL has shareholding from 15 Indian Banks and
Canara Bank is the sponsor bank.
10. What is the theme of the ‘World No Tobacco Day 2022’?
[A] Tobacco: A Threat to our Humanity
[B] Tobacco: A Threat to our Environment
[C] Tobacco: A Threat to Health
[D] Dangers of smoking
Answer: Tobacco: A Threat to our Environment
World No Tobacco Day is observed on May 31 every year to create awareness of the dangers of
smoking, tobacco companies and their business practices. This year’s theme for World No Tobacco Day
2022 is ‘Tobacco: A Threat to our Environment.’ Nearly 3.5 million hectares of land are destroyed every
year to grow tobacco. As per the United Nations, consumption of tobacco kills more than 8 million
people every year.
11. Which country was the top export destination for the country's textiles and apparel
shipments in 2021-22?
[A] UAE
[B] USA
[C] China
[D] Singapore
Answer: USA
India recorded its highest-ever textiles and apparel exports in the financial year 2021-22 at USD 44.4
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in FY21. USA was the top export destination for the country's textiles and apparel shipments with 27 per
cent share, followed by the European Union (18 %), Bangladesh (12 %) and UAE (6 %).
12. Which state/UT hosted the ‘National Conference of School Education Ministers’ in
2022?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Gujarat
[C] New Delhi
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: Gujarat
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the ‘National Conference of School Education
Ministers’ in Gujarat. The Conference was organised by the Department of School Education & Literacy
of Union Education Ministry and Education Ministry of Gujarat. It aims to focus on strengthening the
education ecosystem in the country with a focus on the implementation of National Education Policy
2020, skilling in schools, and digital initiatives.
13. Which is the venue of the ‘World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum
2022’?
[A] New York
[B] Paris
[C] Geneva
[D] Davos
Answer: Geneva
The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2022 started from 15 March in a virtual
format with the final week held physically from 30 May to 3 June 2022 at the ITU Headquarters in
Geneva, Switzerland. The forum was held under the theme of ‘ICTs for Well-Being, Inclusion and
Resilience: WSIS Cooperation for Accelerating Progress on the SDGs’. The WSIS Forum is co-organized
by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP and UNCTAD.
14. India signed the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) annual report with which
country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Pakistan
[D] China
Answer: Pakistan
The 118th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) comprising Indus Commissioners of India
and Pakistan was recently organised. During the meeting, the annual report for the year ending on March
31, 2022, was finalised and signed. The next meeting of the PIC would be held in Pakistan. According to
the of the Indus Waters Treaty, around 33-million-acre feet water of eastern rivers- Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi
is allocated to India for unrestricted use annually, and about 135 MAF of western rivers-Indus, Jhelum,
and Chenab to Pakistan.
15. ‘Hurricane Agatha’, the first of the Pacific season, recently hit which country?
[A] Argentina
[B] Canada
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[C] Mexico
[D] Paraguay
Answer: Mexico
‘Hurricane Agatha’, the first of the Pacific season hit Mexico and the casualties climbed to at least 10
dead and around 20 missing in southern Mexico. Heavy rains triggered landslides and flooding in the
country. The storm was the strongest to make landfall along Mexico's Pacific coast in May since record
keeping began in 1949. Mexico is regularly hit by tropical storms on both its Pacific and Atlantic coasts,
between May and November.
16. Libreville is the capital of which city, recently visited by the Vice President of India?
[A] Senegal
[B] Gabon
[C] Guinea
[D] Cameroon
Answer: Gabon
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu is on a visit to Gabon, Senegal, and Qatar, the first visit from India at
the level of Vice President to the three countries. Libreville is the capital of the Central- African country
Gabon. The Vice President reiterated the commitment of the Government of India to be Gabon’s reliable
partner. The bilateral trade between the countries reached USD 1.12 billion in 2021-22.
17. Which state/UT hosted the India’s first Lavender Festival?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Nagaland
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Lavender Festival, the first-of-its kind in India, in
Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir. Bhaderwah in Doda district is the birthplace of the purple revolution
and it is known for lavender cultivation in terms of land and climate. CSIR-Aroma Mission, under the
Ministry of Science & Technology, aims to develop aroma-related science and technology to reach
farmers, industry, and society.
18. Frontier, the world’s fastest supercomputer, is developed in which country?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] China
[D] Israel
Answer: USA
‘Frontier’ became the world’s fastest supercomputer, according to the Top500 list of world’s most
powerful supercomputers with Linmark benchmark score of 1.1 exaflops. It is a supercomputer built
using Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) architecture and equipped with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
processors. It surpassed Fugaku, Japan’s supercomputer jointly developed by RIKEN and Fujitsu Ltd.,
which topped the supercomputer benchmarking index in 2020.
19. Which state has decided to conduct a caste-based census named ‘Jaati Aadharit
Ganana’?

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[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Jharkhand
Answer: Bihar
Bihar state government is set to conduct a caste-based census in the state. The decision was taken at
an all-party meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The exercise would be called Jaati Aadharit
Ganana and the state government will publish the data related to the census through advertisements in
newspapers. The aim of this exercise is to carry out developmental work for people who are deprived.
20. Which is the only Indian institution in the top-50 list of 2022 Times Higher Education
(THE) Asia University Rankings?
[A] IIT Madras
[B] IIT Bombay
[C] IISc Bengaluru
[D] IIT Roorkee
Answer: IISc Bengaluru
The Times Higher Education (THE) released the 2022 edition of the Asia University Rankings with
universities from 31 countries and territories. India is the third most-represented country, with 71
universities making it to the list. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore is the only institute to make
the top-50 list at 42nd rank. JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (65th), IIT Ropar (68) and IIT
Indore (87) were in top 100 list.
21. What is the position of India in the Asia Cup hockey tournament 2022?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] None of the above
Answer: Third
India beat Japan for the second time in the eight-team tournament to win bronze in the Asia Cup hockey
in Jakarta. South Korea beat Malaysia 2-1 in the final match to clinch the gold medal. South Korea won
the Asia Cup for the fifth time, the most in the list. India and Pakistan have won the Asia cup title thrice.
22. Which country announced USD 700 million worth security assistance to Ukraine?
[A] Italy
[B] France
[C] USA
[D] Israel
Answer: USA
United States Department of Defense (DoD) announced the authorization of a security assistance valued
at up to USD 700 million. The assistance has been announced to meet critical Ukrainian needs for its
fight. This authorization is the eleventh drawdown of equipment from the country for Ukraine since
August 2021. The United States has now committed USD 5.3 billion in security assistance to Ukraine.
23. Which Chief Minister from India has been invited to attend the World Cities Summit in
Singapore?
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[A] M K Stalin
[B] Pinarayi Vijayan
[C] Arvind Kejriwal
[D] Ashok Gehlot
Answer: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been invited to attend the World Cities Summit (WCS) in
Singapore to present the ‘Delhi Model’ and to discuss urban solutions with other leaders. It is jointly
organised by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities and the Urban Redevelopment Authority.
24. In which year, Telangana was carved out of erstwhile unified Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 2012
[B] 2014
[C] 2016
[D] 2017
Answer: 2014
Telangana was carved out of erstwhile unified Andhra Pradesh on June 2, 2014 as India’s 29th state. At
present, it is the 28th state as Jammu and Kashmir was made a Union Territory in 2019. The Centre for
the first time organised Telangana Formation Day celebrations in Delhi and Union Home Minister Amit
Shah was the chief guest. The victory of the Telangana Movement forced the bifurcation of then Andhra
Pradesh.
25. Which is the 20th European country to adopt the euro currency from 2023?
[A] Monaco
[B] Malta
[C] Croatia
[D] Luxembourg
Answer: Croatia
Croatia is set to adopt the euro currency from the start of 2023 after meeting all the criteria to join the
European Commission. This move will make Croatia the 20th European country to use the single
currency. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement that Croatia has
made a step towards adopting the Euro common currency.
26. India hosted the ‘Industry Transition Dialogue’ with which country?
[A] Finland
[B] Australia
[C] Sweden
[D] France
Answer: Sweden
Industry Transition Dialogue was hosted by India and Sweden in Stockholm. Union Environment Minister
Bhupender Yadav addressed the summit. The event was organised as a part of India and Sweden’s joint
initiative called Leadership for Industry Transition (LeadIT). The Minister said that the developed
countries must take lead in the global transition towards net zero and low carbon industry transition.
27. What is the name of the new model schools proposed by the Union Education
Ministry?
[A] PM Model schools
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[B] PM Shri schools

[C] Atmanirbhar schools
[D] Bharat Gaurav schools
Answer: PM Shri schools
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the National Education Ministers' Conference
in Gujarat's Gandhinagar with a focus on implementation of the new National Educational Policy 2020.
He announced that the Education Ministry is in the process of establishing 'PM Shri schools' as the
laboratory of NEP 2020. The schools will be fully equipped to prepare students for the future.
28. Which country has recently voted to join the European Union’s Defence policy?
[A] Switzerland
[B] Denmark
[C] Malta
[D] Vatican City
Answer: Denmark
Denmark is set to join the European Union’s defence policy after it held a referendum for the decision.
Denmark is the only EU member that is not part of the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy
(CSDP). The Denmark government has succeeded in abolishing an exemption secured in a 1993
referendum on the Maastricht Treaty. Sweden and Finland also placed historic bids to join NATO, which
will be taken up at the upcoming summit.
29. India signed a ‘Vision statement for defence cooperation’ with which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Israel
[C] Italy
[D] France
Answer: Israel
India and Israel adopted a ‘Vision statement’ for strengthening defence cooperation in future. The
statement marked 30 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Union Defence Minister
Rajnath Singh and his Israeli counterpart held bilateral talks in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed
defence cooperation and the global and regional defence scenario. Israel recently signed the instrument
of ratification of the International Solar Alliance.
30. When is the ‘World Bicycle Day’ celebrated every year?
[A] June 1
[B] June 3
[C] June 5
[D] June 7
Answer: June 3
World Bicycle Day is celebrated every year on June 3, to develop a culture of cycling for basic
transportation, commutation, and strengthening physical and mental health. Union Minister for Youth
Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur launched a nationwide 'Fit India Freedom Rider Cycle Rally' from Major
Dhyan Chand Stadium, Delhi on the occasion of World Bicycle Day 2022.
31. Which institution developed India's first ‘Farmland price index’?
[A] IIT Madras

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[B] IIM Ahmadabad

[C] IIM Bengaluru
[D] IISc Bengaluru
Answer: IIM Ahmadabad
IIM-Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has partnered with an e-marketplace for agricultural land, SFarms India, to
develop a farm land price index based on the sales and purchases done on the platform. The ‘IIM-
Ahmedabad SFarmsIndia Land Price Index (ISALPI)’ records and presents the data on prices of
agricultural land in the country. It can be used by local governments to compensate people who lose
land for highway expansion
32. Which company recently announced to launch ‘AMBER alerts’ to find missing children?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Meta
[D] Apple
Answer: Meta
Meta recently announced that AMBER alerts will be launched in Instagram in 25 countries. With the new
feature, users in these regions will get notifications of missing children in the area. The feature was
already present on Facebook and it has helped find hundreds of children since its launch in 2015.
AMBER alerts for Instagram was developed in partnership with various organisations like US- National
Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the International Centre for Missing & Exploited
Children.
33. India’s first liquid-mirror telescope has been commissioned in which state/UT?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Uttarakhand
India’s first liquid-mirror telescope, the International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) has been set up on
the campus of the Devasthal Observatory of the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences
(ARIES) in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The telescope will observe asteroids, supernovae, space debris and all
other celestial objects from an altitude of 2,450 metres in the Himalayas. It is the first liquid-telescope
globally to be designed exclusively for astronomical purposes.
34. Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) partnered with which technology
company for digitisation of its lending business?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Wipro
[C] Infosys
[D] Accenture
Answer: Accenture
Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) partnered with Accenture to digitally transform its
lending business. The collaboration includes a cloud-native lending platform with digital workflows for
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A machine learning-based decision engine is also used for risk mitigation.
35. Which organisation organised the ‘Start-up India-2022 Expo and Conclave’?
[A] Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
[B] Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
[C] PHD Chamber of Commerce
[D] NITI Aayog
Answer: PHD Chamber of Commerce
Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh addressed the ‘Start-up India-2022 Expo and Conclave’ as the
Chief Guest. It was organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi. After the launch of
‘StartUp India StandUp India’, the number of StartUps in India has grown to 70,000 from about 400 from
2014 to 2022.
36. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami won the bypoll from which
constituency?
[A] Champawat
[B] Khatima
[C] Gangotri
[D] Yamunotri
Answer: Champawat
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami won from the Champawat bypoll by a margin of over
55,000 votes. He had earlier lost from Khatima assembly constituency in the Uttarakhand Assembly
Polls 2022 even though BJP won a clear majority in the state. This was a crucial victory for the Chief
Minister to win the bypoll to retain the Chief Minister post.
37. What is the new name of Turkey from June 2022, as announced by the United Nations?
[A] Turkiye
[B] Ankara
[C] Turchia
[D] Torke
Answer: Turkiye
The United Nations received the official request of Turkey to rebrand itself to ‘Turkiye’ in all languages.
The UN chief’s spokesperson announced that the change is immediate. Over the past few years, the
country sought to change the branding on its products from "Made in Turkey" to "Made in Turkiye."
38. What is the theme of the ‘World Environment Day 2022’?
[A] Invest in our Planet
[B] Only One Earth
[C] 50th Environment Day
[D] Live with the Nature
Answer: Only One Earth
The World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5, to raise awareness about degrading
environmental conditions and environment protection. The United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) is the nodal agency that organises and supports events across the world. The year 2022 marks
the 50th World Environment Day. Sweden is the host of the event this year and the theme is ‘Only One
Earth’. It was the motto for the 1972 Stockholm Conference

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39. Which state launched a special Health Care scheme called 'Anchal' for pregnant
women?
[A] Bihar
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Rajasthan
Rajasthan launched a special Health Care scheme 'Anchal' in the Karauli district for pregnant women.
During the campaign, over 13000 pregnant women were tested for their haemoglobin levels and are
advised to take right medicines. Under this campaign, it is also ensured that the Auxiliary Nurse Midwife
and ASHA workers in the district are in constant touch with the pregnant women of their respective
areas.
40. 'eSanjeevani' telemedicine service has been integrated with which scheme?
[A] Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
[B] Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
[C] Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana
[D] Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana
Answer: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
The National Health Authority (NHA) said that the 'eSanjeevani' telemedicine service has been integrated
with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). This integration allows the existing eSanjeevani
users to create their Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) and use it to link and manage their
existing health records. The users can also share their health records with doctors on eSanjeevani.
41. The Indian Air Force (IAF) signed an MoU with which state/UT to set up Indian Air
Force Heritage Centre?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Kerala
[C] Chandigarh
[D] Telangana
Answer: Chandigarh
The Chandigarh UT Administration and the Indian Air Force (IAF) signed an MoU on the Indian Air Force
Heritage Centre. The centre will have simulators, decommissioned aircraft, aero engines and other IAF
artefacts. The centre will also include virtual reality and AI technology. The Heritage Centre will be
informative and motivate the country’s youth to join the armed forces.
42. In which year, the ‘United Nations Conference on the Environment’ (Stockholm
Conference) was organised?
[A] 1964
[B] 1972
[C] 1986
[D] 1992
Answer: 1972
The 1972 United Nations Conference on the Environment in Stockholm was the first world conference to
make the environment a major issue. It was also called as ‘Stockholm Conference’. The Stockholm+50

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Conference was recently organised in 2022, to commemorate 50 years since the first meeting held.
Scientists, researchers and activists gathered in the meeting convened by the United Nations General
Assembly in Stockholm, Sweden.
43. Who is the winner of the French Open tennis Women’s Singles 2022 Title?
[A] Ashleigh Barty
[B] Iga Swiatek
[C] Maria Sakkari
[D] Naomi Osaka
Answer: Iga Swiatek
World Number One Iga Swiatek of Poland won the French Open 2022 Women's Singles Title by beating
US teenager Coco Gauf The 21-year ols clinched her second title in three years in straight sets 6-1, 6-3
over Gauff. She is the youngest player ranked in the top ten. Iga was the 2020 French Open champion
and is the first player representing Poland to win a Grand Slam singles title.
44. ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’ is the flagship campaign of which institution?
[A] Indian Coast Guard
[B] National Cadet Corps
[C] Border Security Force
[D] Indian Navy
Answer: National Cadet Corps
National Cadet Corps (NCC) has launched the recent phase of its nationwide flagship campaign ‘Puneet
Sagar Abhiyan’ from May 30 to June 5 2022 (the World Environment Day). Puneet Sagar Abhiyan was
launched by NCC to clean Sea Shores and other water bodies including rivers and lakes, of plastic and
other waste. It aims to increase awareness among the local population about importance of keeping the
beaches and river fronts clean.
45. Which country hosted the 10-day meeting of parties to the Antarctic Treaty?
[A] China
[B] Germany
[C] Russia
[D] India
Answer: Germany
Germany has recently hosted the 10-day meeting of parties to the Antarctic Treaty in Berlin. A majority
of parties held the opinion that there is scientific evidence for the emperor penguins species to be put
under the special protection. It is said that China has blocked efforts to step up protection of emperor
penguins in Antarctica. The species are threatened by the effects of global warming on their natural
habitat in Antarctica.
46. Which is the venue of the ‘Khelo India Youth Games 2021’?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Haryana
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
Answer: Haryana
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Panchkula, Haryana. As many as 4,700 athletes, including 2,262 girls, will be participating in 25 sports.
Jay and Vijay are the mascots of the game, with the theme song of ‘Hum Hum’ and regional mascot
Dhakad. KIYG 2021 will be held over 5 cities namely Panchkula, Shahbad, Ambala, Chandigarh and Delhi.
47. Who was honoured for film and television achievements at the MTV Movie & TV
Awards 2022?
[A] Jennifer Lopez
[B] Tom Cruise
[C] Will Smith
[D] Angelina Jolie
Answer: Jennifer Lopez
Actor Jennifer Lopez is selected for her film and television achievements at the MTV Movie & TV
Awards. The Generation Award celebrates actors whose diverse contributions in both film and television
have turned them into household names. Previous recipients include Scarlett Johansson, Dwayne
Johnson, Tom Cruise, Will Smith among others. Jack Black will receive the Comedic Genius Award.
48. What is the name of the new national portal launched for credit-linked government
schemes?
[A] PM Atmanirbhar Portal
[B] Jan Samarth Portal
[C] Jan Sandesh Portal
[D] Bharat Samarth Portal
Answer: Jan Samarth Portal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the national portal for credit-linked government schemes named
‘Jan Samarth Portal’. Jan Samarth Portal is a one-stop digital portal linking government credit schemes,
to connect beneficiaries to lenders. It provides people with the right government benefits through simple
and easy digital processes.
49. Who is the winner of the French Open 2022 Men’s single title?
[A] Novak Djokovic
[B] Rafael Nadal
[C] Casper Ruud
[D] Lucas Alcaraz
Answer: Rafael Nadal
Ace Tennis player Rafael Nadal won the final match to beat Casper Ruud and claim his 14th French Open
Men’s single title. With this victory, Nadal claimed his 14th championship at Roland Garros and 22nd
Grand Slam title overall. He is two titles ahead of rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. French Open
is a Grand Slam tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris,
France.
50. 'Ex SAMPRITI-X' is a joint military training exercise between India and which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Japan
[C] Bangladesh
[D] France
Answer: Bangladesh

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'Ex SAMPRITI-X', a joint military training exercise between India and Bangladesh commenced in
Bangladesh, as part of bilateral defence cooperation. The military training exercise is aimed at
strengthening the features of interoperability and cooperation between both armies. The Indian
contingent is represented by a battalion of the Dogra regiment.
51. What is the unique feature of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM)’ design coins,
recently launched by the Prime Minister?
[A] Visually impaired friendly
[B] Bronze Coin
[C] Eight Scalloped Coin
[D] Aluminium-Magnesium Coin
Answer: Visually impaired friendly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a special series of coins that are also visually impaired friendly,
while addressing the 'Iconic Week Celebrations' of the Ministry of Finance. The coins of Re 1, Rs 2, 5, 10
and 20 denominations will have the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) design. These are not
commemorative coins and will be part of circulation across the country.
52. Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR), which was seen in the news recently, is located in which
state/UT?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: Bihar
The forest department of Bihar has recently established an elephant rescue centre at Bihar’s Valmiki
Tiger Reserve (VTR) to rehabilitate stray and injured elephants. The reserve is located in Bihar’s West
Champaran district, with Nepal to its north and Uttar Pradesh to its west. In the last few years, several
elephants stray into the reserve from the neighbouring Chitwan National Park in Nepal.
53. Which association holds the annual BALTOPS naval exercise?
[A] European Union
[B] NATO
[C] Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
[D] ASEAN
Answer: NATO
NATO launched the two-week United States-led naval exercise on the Baltic Sea with more than 7,000
sailors, airmen and marines from 16 nations. Finland and Sweden, who have applied to join the military
alliance, also participated in the event. The annual BALTOPS naval exercise was initiated in the year
1972.
54. What is the expansion of ‘D2M broadcasting’, which was seen in the news recently?
[A] Digital-to-Mobile
[B] Direct-to-Mobile
[C] Device-to-Mobile
[D] Direct-to-Movie
Answer: Direct-to-Mobile
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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and India’s public service broadcaster Prasar Bharati are
exploring the feasibility of a technology called ‘direct-to-mobile’ (D2M) broadcasting. It allows
broadcasting video and other forms of multimedia content directly to mobile phones, without the need
of an active internet connection. The technology is also expected to improve consumption of broadband
and utilisation of spectrum.
55. When is ‘International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated
Fishing’ observed?
[A] June 3
[B] June 5
[C] June 7
[D] June 9
Answer: June 5
International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing is observed every year
on June 5. The date marks the day when the Port State Measures Agreement officially entered into force
as an international treaty. In 2015, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean of the FAO
proposed the day.
56. What is the theme of the ‘World Food Safety Day 2022’?
[A] Prevent Food-borne risks
[B] Safer Food, Better Health
[C] Manage Food-borne Infections
[D] Safe Food to Children
Answer: Safer Food, Better Health
Every year, June 7 is observed as World Food Safety Day across the world. The objective behind the day
is to promote awareness to prevent, detect and manage food-borne risks. The day was declared by the
United Nations in 2018 to raise awareness of food safety. This year, the theme of World Food Safety Day
is, “Safer Food, Better Health”. As per a report by WHO, the world records over 600 million cases of food-
borne diseases annually.
57. India recently signed an MoU with which country to increase cooperation on climate
action and environmental protection?
[A] France
[B] Canada
[C] Australia
[D] Chile
Answer: Canada
India and Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to increase cooperation on
climate action, environmental protection and conservation through various initiatives in areas such as
renewable energy and plastic pollution. The two countries will collaborate, exchange information and
support each other's climate and environmental goals.
58. ‘Ghar Ke Upar Solar is Super’ campaign has been launched from which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Rajasthan
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[D] Punjab
Answer: Karnataka
Bhagwant Khuba, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, launched the Pan-India Rooftop Solar
Awareness Campaign in an event at Bidar, Karnataka. The campaign titled ‘Ghar Ke Upar Solar is Super’
will aim at mobilizing local government, citizens and Municipalities to spread awareness of Solar
Rooftop. The New and Renewable Energy Ministry is providing 40% of subsidy for households to install
solar devices.
59. Luxury cruise liner “Empress” has been flagged off from which state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Gujarat
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin recently flagged off the luxury cruise liner “Empress” from Chennai
port. This is regarded as the first luxury cruise liner to be operated from the state. The eleven-storey
tourist vessel can accommodate up to 2000 passengers and 800 crew members. The package also
includes an anchor at Puducherry and Visakhapatnam harbours.
60. The ‘National Tribal Research Institute’ was inaugurated in which state/UT?
[A] Karnataka
[B] New Delhi
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Jharkhand
Answer: New Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated National Tribal Research Institute in New Delhi as part of
the celebrations of the Azadi Ka Amrit festival. The National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI) will provide
the tribal communities with necessary resources. NTRI will also provide policy inputs to the Ministry of
Tribal Affairs and State Welfare Departments for programs and studies that support the socio-economic
aspects of the tribes.
61. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the manufacture of Dornier aircraft and
Su-30 MKI aero-engines by which institution?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] HAL
[D] BHEL
Answer: HAL
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved the
procurement of military equipment and platforms worth Rs 76,390 crore from domestic industries. The
DAC approved manufacture of Dornier aircraft and Su-30 MKI aero-engines by Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL). It also approved next-generation corvettes (NGCs), at an estimated cost of around Rs
36,000 crore for Indian Navy. DAC also approved ‘Digital Coast Guard’ project.
62. NBFCs are classified into how many layers, as per the Reserve Bank of India’s
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[A] Three
[B] Four
[C] Six
[D] Eight
Answer: Four
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a framework for scale-based regulation for NBFCs wherein the
structure comprises four layers based on their size, activity, and perceived riskiness. RBI recently
announced specified rates of provision for outstanding loans extended by 'NBFC-Upper Layer'. The
guidelines are for provisioning for standard assets by large Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
due to their key role in the financial system.
63. Which Union Ministry launched amendments to the Information Technology Rules,
2021?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has published a fresh draft of
amendments to the Information Technology Rules, 2021. The draft proposes to create government-
appointed appeal committees that will be empowered to review and reverse content moderation
decisions taken by social media companies like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
64. Which city is the headquarters of ‘BIMSTEC’?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Colombo
[C] Dhaka
[D] Jakarta
Answer: Dhaka
Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is
headquartered in Dhaka. BIMSTEC Secretary General Tenzin Lekphell addressed the members on the
occasion of the 25th Founding Day of the organisation in Dhaka.
65. Which Indian state/UT declared ‘Blue Duke’ as the state butterfly?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Sikkim
[C] Punjab
[D] Rajasthan
Answer: Sikkim
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang declared Blue Duke the state butterfly, on the occasion of
World Environment Day. Blue Duke whose scientific name is ‘Bassarona durga durga’, is endemic to
Sikkim and the eastern Himalayas. Blue Duke falls in Schedule 2 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and
is a protected species in the Himalayas. As many as 720 species of butterflies are found in Sikkim.
66. Which Indian state/UT launched ‘Beach Vigil App’?
[A] Kerala
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[B] Goa
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: Goa
The Chief Minister of Goa ‘Pramod Sawant’ recently launched the ‘Beach Vigil App’, for holistic
management of the beaches. The application aims to benefit both the travellers as well as those
working in the tourism sector. People can file a complaint regarding any illegal activity or violation via
the app. It can also be used by Drishti workers, police and other stakeholders to safeguard the interest
of the travellers.
67. National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL) aims to take over large value NPA
accounts from banks above ..........
[A] Rs 10 Crore
[B] Rs 50 Crore
[C] Rs 100 crore
[D] Rs 500 crore
Answer: Rs 500 crore
National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL) is a special purpose asset reconstruction company
(ARC) set up to take over the large value NPA accounts (above Rs 500 crore) from banks. The Finance
ministry said the Rs 6,000-crore National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL) is expected to take
over the first set of non-performing accounts of banks next month. The remaining accounts are
proposed to be taken over within the third quarter of the current financial year.
68. What is the target of Ethanol blending in petrol, set by India to reach by 2025?
[A] 10 %
[B] 15 %
[C] 20 %
[D] 30 %
Answer: 20 %
India has set a target to achieve 20 per cent Ethanol blending in petrol by the year 2025. Recently Prime
Minister Narendra Modi announced that India has achieved the target of 10 per cent ethanol blending in
petrol five months before deadline (November 2022) He made the announcement at a programme on the
'Save Soil Movement', on the World Environment Day. The 20% blending target can help in saving Rs
30,000 crore of foreign exchange per year.
69. Which Union Ministry launched India’s first national air sports policy (NASP 2022)?
[A] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
[B] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: Ministry of Civil Aviation
The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) announced the country’s first national air sports policy
(NASP 2022). The policy will cover air sports such as aerobatics, aero-modelling, model rocketry,
ballooning, drones, gliding and powered gliding, hang-gliding, parachuting, paragliding and para-
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governing body for this initiative.
70. As per a recent World Bank report (June 2022), what is the GDP growth forecast for
India in FY23?
[A] 7.2 %
[B] 7.5 %
[C] 8 %
[D] 8.2 %
Answer: 7.5 %
The World Bank released its latest edition of the ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report. As per the report,
the World Bank cut its FY23 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for India to 7.5 per cent from
8 per cent. The reasons cited are inflationary pressures, supply-chain pressures, and geopolitical
tensions due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. World Bank also lowered its global growth forecast for
2022 to 2.9 per cent from 4.1 per cent.
71. India recently signed a MoU with which country on mutual logistics support?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Nepal
[C] Vietnam
[D] Bangladesh
Answer: Vietnam
India and Vietnam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on mutual logistics support, during
the ongoing visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to the Southeast Asian country. The Defence
Ministers also signed the ‘Joint Vision Statement on India-Vietnam Defence Partnership towards 2030’,
which will enhance the scope and scale of existing defence cooperation.
72. Which country has partnered with China for modernisation of ‘Ream Naval Base’?
[A] Cambodia
[B] Vietnam
[C] Vatican City
[D] Philippines
Answer: Cambodia
Cambodia has partnered with China for modernisation of ‘Ream Naval Base’. It would be able to
accommodate ships of up to 5,000 tons displacement. Cambodia denied that it will allow any Chinese
military presence at a port. United States and other countries have expressed concern that it will be used
by China as a naval outpost on the Gulf of Thailand. China also recently signed a security deal with the
Solomon Islands.
73. ‘Revitalisation: Collective Action for the Ocean’ is the theme of which international day
celebrated on June 8?
[A] World Sea animals Day
[B] World Ocean Day
[C] World Beach Day
[D] World Mother Earth Day
Answer: World Ocean Day
The United Nations designated June 8 as World Ocean Day to raise awareness about how to save the
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oceans and sustainably use them in the future. The theme for World Ocean Day 2022 is ‘Revitalisation:
Collective Action for the Ocean’. This year's theme focuses on how to not only stop harming the ocean
but on actions to be taken in order to restore the oceans through collective efforts.
74. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved which category of banks to provide doorstep
banking services?
[A] Local Area Banks
[B] Urban Cooperative banks
[C] Rural Cooperative Banks
[D] Payment Banks
Answer: Urban Cooperative banks
The Reserve Bank of India doubled the limit on housing loans from cooperative banks from Rs. 30 to Rs.
60 lakh for Tier I cities and from Rs. 70 lakh to Rs. 1.40 crore in case of Tier II cities. RBI also permitted
Rural Cooperative Banks (RCB) to finance residential real estate projects to support affordable housing
and inclusive growth. Urban cooperative banks (UCBs) were allowed to provide doorstep banking
services to meet the needs of customers, especially senior citizens and differently-abled persons.
75. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Sagarmala Young Professional Scheme’?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
[C] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has launched ‘Sagarmala Young Professional Scheme’ to
engage young professionals in various divisions of the Ministry. Initially, more than 25 young
professionals will be hired under this scheme. The initial period of engagement shall be 2 years, which
will be extended to additional 2 years on the basis of performance
76. Where was the ‘Mega exhibition on Nation Building and Central Public Sector
Enterprises (CPSEs)’ held?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Gandhi Nagar
[C] Lucknow
[D] Indore
Answer: Gandhi Nagar
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the ‘Mega exhibition on Nation Building and
Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar Gujarat. 75 CPSEs, which
participated in this exhibition, showcased their contribution to the development of the country for
achieving Atma Nirbhar Bharat. NTPC and BEL inaugurated activities for conversion of their townships
at Solapur and Bengaluru as mini smart cities.
77. Union Cabinet approved the transfer of 10 in-orbit communication satellites to which
organisation?
[A] Defence Research and Development Organisation
[B] NewSpace India Ltd
[C] Indian Space Research Organsiation
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[D] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Answer: NewSpace India Ltd
Union Cabinet approved the transfer of 10 in-orbit communication satellites from the Government of
India to NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL). NSIL, the commercial wing of ISRO, is a Public Sector Enterprise
under the administrative control of the Department of Space. The Cabinet has also approved increasing
the authorised share capital of NSIL from Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 7,500 crore.
78. ‘EASE 5.0 Reforms’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which units?
[A] Universities
[B] Public Sector Banks
[C] Air Ports
[D] Police Stations
Answer: Public Sector Banks
Enhanced Access and Service Excellence-EASE 5.0 ‘Common reforms agenda’ of EASE Next program
was recently launched by the Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman. They have been developed for
reforms in Public Sector Banks. PSB Manthan, 2022 unveiled the EASENext program, which would
comprise 2 major initiatives namely EASE 5.0 reforms agenda and Bank specific strategic 3-year
roadmap, based on individual bank’s business priorities.
79. ‘World Investment Report’ is the flagship report of which institution?
[A] IMF
[B] World Bank
[C] UNCTAD
[D] WTO
Answer: UNCTAD
In its latest World Investment Report, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
said FDI inflows to India declined to USD 45 billion in 2021 from USD 64 billion in the previous year.
India’s rank jumped one place to 7th position among top recipients of foreign direct investment (FDI) in
the 2021 calendar year even though the FDI inflows into the country is declining. The United States (USD
367 billion) remained the top recipient of FDI.
80. Mahatma Gandhi Setu (bridge), the longest steel bridge in the country, is located in
which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Bihar
Union Road transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the longest steel bridge in the
country, Mahatma Gandhi Setu (bridge). The 5.6km-long bridge has been rebuilt over the River Ganga
between Patna and Hajipur, at a cost of Rs 1,742 crore on National Highway-19. The Minister also laid
the foundation stones for 15 national highway projects worth Rs 13,585 crore in Bihar.
81. Which is the world’s first accreditation body to have its office space in the metaverse?
[A] Medical Council of India (MCI)
[B] All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

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[C] National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

[D] Quality Council of India (QCI)
Answer: All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has become the first accreditation body in the world to
have its office space in the metaverse. Michigan-based Information Data Systems Inc. (IDS) unveiled the
outlook of the AICTE in the metaverse. It is a simulated digital environment that uses augmented reality
(AR) or virtual reality (VR). IDS launched Bharat Blockchain Network (Academic Blockchain Consortium)
and Polyversity (Educational Metaverse) in the presence of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
82. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Green Open Access Rules 2022’?
[A] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[B] Ministry of Power
[C] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: Ministry of Power
The Union Ministry of Power has notified the Green Open Access Rules 2022 to accelerate India's
renewable energy programmes. Under the new rules, consumers can demand green power from power
distribution companies (Discoms). The green open access is allowed to all consumers and the limit of
open access transaction has been reduced from 1 MW to 100 kW for green energy.
83. Which global bloc voted for a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035?
[A] ASEAN
[B] BRICS
[C] European Union
[D] BIMSTEC
Answer: European Union
European Parliament lawmakers recently voted to support an EU ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel
cars from 2035. EU lawmakers also endorsed a 55 percent reduction in CO2 from automobiles in 2030
compared with 2021. The EU assembly voted in Strasbourg, France to mandate automakers to cut
carbon-dioxide emissions by 100 percent by the middle of the next decade.
84. Which Indian has been selected as Global SDG Pioneer by the UN Global Compact
Network in 2022?
[A] Ramkrishna Mukkavilli
[B] P V Sindhu
[C] Yash Dhull
[D] Sumant Sinha
Answer: Ramkrishna Mukkavilli
Ramkrishna Mukkavilli, the head of Hyderabad-based startup Maithri Aquatech, has been selected as
Global SDG Pioneer by the UN Global Compact Network (UNGC). He is the first Indian to be recognised
by the UNGC as one of the 10 new SDG Pioneers for 2022. He was previously selected as India’s SDG
Pioneer by the UN Global Compact Network India. Using ‘atmospheric water generation’, his company
generated 100 million litres of fresh water from air.
85. What is the share of financial assistance of the central government in the "Promotion
of MSMEs in North Eastern Region and Sikkim” scheme?

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[A] 50 %
[B] 60 %
[C] 75 %
[D] 90 %
Answer: 90 %
The central government has approved new guidelines for the central sector scheme ‘Promotion of
MSMEs in North Eastern Region and Sikkim’. The Ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises
(MSME) announced that the scheme will be implemented during the 15th finance commission cycle
(2021-22 to 2025-26). The financial assistance of the central government will be 90 per cent.
86. The headquarters of ‘IN-SPACe’ has been inaugurated in which city?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Kochi
[D] Nainital
Answer: Ahmedabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the headquarters of the Indian National Center for Space
Promotion and Authorization (IN-SPACe) in Ahmedabad. The new space centre is a part of Indian Space
Research Organization (ISRO) and aids in space exploration for private players in space sector. MoUs
were signed between start-ups and ISRO for collaboration in the space sector.
87. Which is the first Asian country to legalise the growing and consumption of marijuana?
[A] India
[B] Thailand
[C] Nepal
[D] Myanmar
Answer: Thailand
Thailand becomes the first Asian country to legalise the growing of marijuana and its consumption in
food and drinks, with the aim of boosting its agriculture and tourism sectors. Thailand, which has a
tradition of using cannabis to relieve pain and fatigue, legalised medicinal marijuana in 2018. The
government plans to give away a million plants as cash crop to encourage farmers to take up its
cultivation.
88. What is the speciality of the ‘superworms’ which was recently demonstrated in a
study?
[A] Prevents Water pollution
[B] Consumes Plastic
[C] Lives in the Moon
[D] Used in Hydroponics
Answer: Consumes Plastic
A study by scientists from the University of Queensland, Australia, has found that superworms, the
larvae of Zophobas Morio darkling beetles, can consume Polystyrene- the most common forms of
plastic. The study found that the gut enzymes of these worms could become the key to higher plastic
recycling rates.
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[A] Veera
[B] Thambi
[C] Arivu
[D] Bodhi
Answer: Thambi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin unveiled the mascot and the logo named ‘Thambi’ for 44th FIDE
Chess Olympiad. ‘Thambi’ in Tamil means younger brother. The international event will be held at
Mamallapuram near Chennai and over two thousand players from 186 countries will take part in the
event.
90. With reference to space science, what is the expansion of ‘FRB’, which was seen in the
news recently?
[A] First Radio Burst
[B] Fast Radio Burst
[C] Fine Radio Burst
[D] Fast Reactive Burst
Answer: Fast Radio Burst
Astronomers have detected a signal from a galaxy, which is said to be nearly 3 billion light-years away
called Fast Radio Burst (FRB). The FRBs are intense and short flashes of radio frequency emissions that
last milliseconds. The phenomenon was first detected in 2007 and the process is not fully understood
by the scientists yet. The new Fast Radio Burst (FRB 20190520B) is said to be co-located with a compact
radio source and associated with a dwarf host galaxy.
91. Chelonoidis phantasticus, which was seen in the news recently, belongs to which
species?
[A] Snake
[B] Tortoise
[C] Spider
[D] Fish
Answer: Tortoise
Chelonoidis phantasticus meaning ‘fantastic giant tortoise’ has been recently confirmed to belong to a
Galápagos species which was believed extinct. The giant tortoise ‘Fernanda’, which was found alive in
2019, was named after ‘Fernandina Island’, where she was found in. The tortoise is the first of her
species, Chelonoidis phantasticus, to be identified in more than a century.
92. Which country has announced plans to launch a solar power plant in space?
[A] India
[B] UAE
[C] China
[D] South Korea
Answer: China
China has announced that it is planning to launch a solar power plant in space for producing
inexhaustible power in 2028, as part of the updated plan. Earlier, China aimed to establish a 1 megawatt
solar power station in space by 2030. China will launch a satellite in 2028 to test wireless power
transmission technology from space to the ground from an altitude of 400km. It would convert solar

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energy to microwaves or lasers.
93. Which country has reported mortality due to infection of a tick-borne Powassan virus?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] South Africa
[D] Argentina
Answer: USA
The United States announced this week that a woman died due to infection of a tick-borne Powassan
virus. She is said to be the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the
first one to die. Ticks are external parasites, which live by feeding on the blood of other creatures.
Powassan virus is named after the town of Powassan, Ontario, where it was identified in 1958.
94. Which e-commerce marketplace has partnered with Spices Board to support farmers
and small industries in spice sector?
[A] Amazon
[B] Flipkart
[C] Big Basket
[D] Jio Mart
Answer: Flipkart
Major E-commerce marketplace Flipkart has partnered with the Spices Board to provide provide national
access to farmers and organisations working in the spices sector. Flipkart announced a partnership with
Flavourit Spices Trading Limited (FSTL), an initiative of the Spices Board, under the Flipkart Samarth
program, which aims to empower MSMEs, artisans, entrepreneurs, and rural seller and farmer
communities.
95. Which Union Ministry launched the new draft national policy on persons with
disabilities (PwD)?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of Law and Justice
[D] Ministry of Women and Child Development
Answer: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has invited public feedback on the new draft national
policy on persons with disabilities (PwD). It proposes interventions in disability prevention, education,
healthcare, social security and accessibility. It also focussed on other causes of disability, such as
malnourishment, medical negligence and impairment caused by disasters. The draft called for a
comprehensive national programme on prevention. It stated that one-third of disabilities in children were
preventable.
96. Which state ranked the highest in national e-governance service delivery assessment
(NeSDA), as per NeSDA report?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Telangana
[D] Maharashtra
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Answer: Kerala
According to the National e-governance service delivery assessment (NeSDA) report, Kerala had the
highest overall compliance score amongst all states. Jammu and Kashmir, assessed for the first time,
ranked the highest among Union Territories. Meghalaya and Nagaland are the leading state portals
among the northeast and hilly states. The overall score of Tamil Nadu increased the most in 2021
compared to 2019.
97. Which state/UT is the venue of the meeting of the Western Zonal Council in 2022?
[A] Goa
[B] Gujarat
[C] Daman & Diu
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: Daman & Diu
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Diu, after a gap of
two years due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Western Zonal Council comprises the states of Gujarat,
Maharashtra, Goa and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Five Zonal
Councils were set up through Part-III of the States Re-organisation Act, 1956. Other Councils are
Northern Zonal Council, Central Zonal Council, Eastern Zonal Council, and Southern Zonal Council.
98. Which is the first country in the world to require that a warning be printed on every
cigarette?
[A] Australia
[B] Germany
[C] Canada
[D] Italy
Answer: Canada
Canada is set to become the first country in the world to require that a warning be printed on every
cigarette. The move adds on Canada's mandate to include graphic photo warnings on the packaging of
tobacco products. This policy of Canada started an international trend when it was introduced two
decades ago.
99. India’s first display fabrication unit is set to be established in which state?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Chennai
[D] Bengaluru
Answer: Hyderabad
The Telangana government signed MoU with Karnataka-based Elest for a fabrication unit which will
manufacture next generation displays for smartphones, tablet computers, and laptops. India’s first
display fabrication unit is to be set up in Hyderabad with an investment of ₹24,000 crore. The display fab
would be set up under the India Semiconductor Mission programme of the Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology, Government of India.
100. Manas National Park, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Bihar

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[C] Assam
[D] West Bengal
Answer: Assam
The 14th Assam rhino estimation which was conducted in April has been revealed recently. The one-
horned rhinos of Assam’s Manas National Park have an age structure pyramid, indicating higher life
expectancy and significant growth in the population. As per the census, rhinos have higher life
expectancy but need translocation support. But the park does not have a wider representation of calves
and sub-adults to sustain the population structure.
101. Which indigenous missile corvette of the Indian Navy was converted to a ship
museum?
[A] INS Vikrant
[B] INS Khukri
[C] INS Kattabomman
[D] INS Shivalik
Answer: INS Khukri
INS Khukri (P49), the first indigenous missile corvette of the Indian Navy, was transferred to the Diu
Administration after 32 years of glorious service to the nation and Navy, to be converted to a ship
museum. Recently the Khukri Museum was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The newly
inaugurated ship museum and the existing Khukri Memorial are housed in Diu.
102. India recently held its first ever ‘Security and Defence Consultations’ with which
global bloc?
[A] BRICS
[B] European Union
[C] NATO
[D] BIMSTEC
Answer: European Union
The first-ever India-EU Security and Defence Consultations was held in Brussels, in continuation to a
decision taken at the India-EU summit in July 2020. India and the European Union discussed increasing
maritime security cooperation and co-development of defence equipment. India's participation in
Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) was also discussed.
103. As per a recent SRS data, what is the life expectancy at birth in India during 2015-19
period?
[A] 65.8
[B] 67.5
[C] 69.7
[D] 70.2
Answer: 69.7
“Abridged life tables” 2015-19 of the sample registration system (SRS) report was released recently.It
showed that India’s life expectancy at birth rose to 69.7 during 2015-19. The rate is still below the
estimated global average life expectancy of 72.6 years. It has taken ten years to add two years to life
expectancy. Odisha has had the highest increase, of over 24 years, from 45.7 to 69.8 years followed by
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104. Scientists have used satellite data to detect a major offshore leak of Methane from
which country?
[A] India
[B] Mexico
[C] Germany
[D] Russia
Answer: Mexico
For the first time, Scientists used satellite data to detect a major offshore leak of methane, from an oil
and gas production platform in the Gulf of Mexico that spewed 40,000 tonnes over a 17-day period.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), fossil fuel operations emitted about 120 million
tonnes of the planet-warming gas in 2020, nearly one-third of all methane emissions from human
activity.
105. “United in making our voice heard” is the theme of which international day in June
2022?
[A] International Albinism Awareness Day
[B] International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
[C] World Day Against Child Labour
[D] World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Answer: International Albinism Awareness Day
UN’s General Assembly proclaimed 13 June as International Albinism Awareness Day with effect from
2015. The day is marked every year to bring about awareness among the people about albinism and the
rights of people with albinism. It is a congenital disorder that occurs due to absolute or partial absence
of a pigment in the skin, eyes and hair. The theme for the year 2022 is “United in making our voice
heard”.
106. Which state/UT has announced a Joint Venture Company (JVC) with NLC India for
setting up a 1 GW solar plant?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Punjab
[C] Assam
[D] Telangana
Answer: Assam
Assam government is to set up Joint Venture Company (JVC) with Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC
India Ltd) to produce one GW plus solar power with an investment of Rs 5000 Crore. Assam chief
minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that MoU will be signed to produce 1GW plus solar power on
Government land. This will be the first such initiative among PSUs in energy sector.
107. What is the Retail inflation based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) is May 2022?
[A] 7.98 %
[B] 7.04 %
[C] 6.75 %
[D] 6.40 %
Answer: 7.04 %
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this year. As per the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data, inflation slipped mainly
due to easing prices in Food & Beverages and Fuel & light sections. Food & Beverages have a weight of
more than 54 percent in Consumer Price Index.
108. Which Union Ministry organised the ‘National Conference on Competition Law’?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[C] Ministry of Law and Justice
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) organised a National Conference on Competition Law in
New Delhi. It was organised as part of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) Iconic Week celebrations
under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. CCI is a statutory body within the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and it is
the chief national competition regulator in India.
109. Which state/UT launched ‘Farmer Registration & Unified Beneficiary Information
System’ (FRUITS) software?
[A] Kerala
[B] Punjab
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha
Answer: Karnataka
Karnataka government has launched software for Aadhar-based, single-window registration for the
schemes, to provide easy access to farmers to benefits distributed under various government schemes.
The ‘Farmer Registration & Unified Beneficiary Information System’ (FRUITS) software facilitates single
registration using an Aadhar card and Karnataka’s Bhoomi digitised land record system. The state
departments of agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, revenue, food, civil supplies and fisheries are
covered under the initiative.
110. Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon is located in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Odisha
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
Answer: Odisha
The Chilika Lake, located in Odisha is Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon. According to a census
conducted by Chilika Development Authority (CDA) in collaboration with The Fishing Cat Project (TFCP),
the lake has 176 fishing cats. This is the world's longest-running research and conservation project on
fishing cats, which began in 2010 and is currently underway in two states in India: West Bengal and
Odisha. West Bengal declared fishing cats the state animal in 2012 and the fishing cat was announced
as Chilika Lake's ambassador in 2020.
111. What is the name of the disease which is caused by building of abnormal protein
called ‘amyloid’ causing organ failure?
[A] Amyloidosis
[B] Albinism

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[C] Monkeypox
[D] Lassa Fever
Answer: Amyloidosis
Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf’s family clarified that he is suffering from a severe
ailment called Amyloidosis. Amyloidosis is a rare disease that occurs when an abnormal protein called
‘amyloid’ builds up in a person’s organs, affecting their functioning. Amyloid deposits can build up in the
heart, brain, kidneys, spleen and other parts of the body, leading to organ failure. Some varieties are
hereditary, while others are caused by factors such as inflammatory diseases or long-term dialysis.
112. Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA) is the chatbot of which
technology company?
[A] Google
[B] Microsoft
[C] Apple
[D] Samsung
Answer: Google
Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA) is the artificial intelligence-based chatbot of
Google. Recently, the chatbot was claimed to have become “sentient” meaning to have the ability to use
senses to feel. The chatbot is claimed to converse similar to human beings on subjects like religion,
consciousness and robotics.
113. Which country has passed the ‘Turban Day Act’ to celebrate Turban Day every year?
[A] Australia
[B] Canada
[C] France
[D] New Zealand
Answer: Canada
The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in Canada passed the Turban Day Act, to celebrate April 13 every
year as Turban Day across the province. The act officially recognises turban as a part of Canada’s
diversity and multiculturalism. It explains that the turban is not only a religious symbol of faith for the
Sikh community, but also important for their respect and dignity. The month of April is celebrated as
Sikh Heritage Month across Canada since 2019.
114. Which country overtook Saudi Arabia to become India’s second-largest supplier of
crude oil in May 2022?
[A] USA
[B] Indonesia
[C] Russia
[D] UAE
Answer: Russia
As per recent reports, Russia overtook Saudi Arabia to become India’s second-largest supplier of crude
oil last month. The average daily rate of Russian oil exports to India stood at 819,000 barrels, as
compared to 277,000 barrels exported in April. Indian buyers account for 18 percent of Russian crude oil
exports. Russian crude has been trading at a discount reaching USD 30 to Brent since the start of the
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115. A 1.4 km Cable-stayed bridge has been constructed across Chambal River in which
state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Punjab
[D] Haryana
Answer: Rajasthan
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced that construction of a cable-
stayed bridge across Chambal river on the Kota bypass of East-West corridor in Rajasthan has been
completed. The 1.4-km-long cable stayed bridge across Chambal is built with a total CAPEX of Rs 214
crore. The bridge was part of the Kota bypass and East-West corridor from Porbandar (Gujarat) to
Silchar (Assam). The cables of the bridge are aerodynamic in nature and have the ability to be neutral
during storms.
116. India recently conducted a Coordinated Patrol exercise with which country on the
Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Indonesia
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] France
Answer: Indonesia
The 38th India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between the Indian and Indonesian
Navy is being conducted in the Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca. The Navy Units of Andaman and
Nicobar Command (ANC) represent India. This is the first post pandemic Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT)
between the two countries. The two Navies have been carrying out CORPAT along their International
Maritime Boundary Line since 2002.
117. ‘Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela’ is associated with which Union
Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will organise the Pradhan Mantri National
Apprenticeship Mela every month. At the end of a candidate’s training period, they will be awarded an
Apprenticeship certificate, acknowledged by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training
(NCVET). The primary objective of the Mela is to encourage the hiring of apprentices from the cities. A
credit bank concept will be introduced, with a depositary of various credits accumulated by learners.
118. Which country passed a bill for creation of National museum of Asian Pacific
American History and Culture?
[A] Australia
[B] USA
[C] Canada

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[D] Germany
Answer: USA
US President Joe Biden signed a bill to establish a commission to study the creation of a national
museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in Washington. This move comes amid a push to
mitigate the long-prevailing anti-Asian hate crisis. Washington D.C also houses ‘National Museum of the
American Latino’ and the ‘National Museum of African American History and Culture’.
119. When is the ‘Elimination of Child Labour Week’ observed in India?
[A] June 1-7
[B] June 12-20
[C] June 20-27
[D] July 1-7
Answer: June 12-20
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, NCPCR is observing ‘Elimination of Child Labour
Week’ in honour of World Day Against Child Labour (12 June) in 75 places from June 12 to June 20. The
NCPCR has developed a draft SOP on the rescue and post-rescue of child labour. Rescue operations in
75 places where children are involved in labour work across the country shall be conducted during this
week, with the help of authorities like State Commission, District authorities, Child Welfare Committees
etc.
120. A unique set of fossilised dinosaur eggs have been found in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Punjab
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
A team of researchers from the University of Delhi has discovered a unique set of fossilised dinosaur
eggs in Madhya Pradesh. One egg nesting within the other was found at the Dinosaur Fossil National
Park, Madhya Pradesh. The rare phenomenon of eggs-within-eggs is far known to occur only in birds so
far.
121. Who chaired India’s 'First National Conference of Chief Secretaries' in 2022?
[A] Union Home Minister
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Union Finance Minister
[D] Union Defence Minister
Answer: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the country’s 'first national conference of chief secretaries' in
Dharamsala in the month of June 2022. The conference will be a major step towards further
strengthening partnership between Centre and the state governments. Three themes have been
identified for deliberations including Implementation of the National Education Policy; Urban
governance; crop diversification and achieving self-sufficiency in oilseeds, pulses and other agri-
commodities.
122. Which country has announced to develop a ‘Way Finding Application’ for the United
Nations (UN) buildings?

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[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] India
[D] UAE
Answer: India
India’s Union Cabinet has approved the proposal on the agreement between the Government of India and
the United Nations on a ‘Way Finding Application’ to be used in the United Nations Office at Geneva
(UNOG). The Office is housed at the historic Palais des Nations. In view of the complexity of buildings
and huge participation, India announced to develop the ‘Way Finding Application’ to UN on the occasion
of its 75th anniversary in 2020. The estimated outlay for development and maintenance of the App is
USD 2 Million.
123. Which is the location of the BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Centre?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Dhaka
[C] Colombo
[D] Jakarta
Answer: Colombo
The Union Cabinet has approved a memorandum of association (MoA) by India for the establishment of
BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Centre in Colombo. The MoA was signed by the Bay of Bengal Initiative
for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation member countries at the 5th BIMSTEC Summit
held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in March 2022.
124. What is the unemployment rate in India during 2020-21, as per the Periodic Labour
Force Survey (PLFS)?
[A] 5.7 %
[B] 4.9 %
[C] 4.2 %
[D] 3.5 %
Answer: 4.2 %
The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for 2020-21 was recently released by the Ministry of Statistics
and Programme Implementation. As per the survey, unemployment rate was 4.2% in 2020-21, compared
with 4.8% recorded in the previous year. Rural areas recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3% and urban
areas recorded an unemployment rate of 6.7%.
125. Asia’s oldest running newspaper, Mumbai Samachar, is a daily published in which
language?
[A] Marathi
[B] Hindi
[C] Gujarati
[D] Urdu
Answer: Gujarati
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a special postal stamp commemorating the 200th anniversary of
Mumbai Samachar, Asia’s oldest running newspaper. The Prime Minister participated in 'Dwishatabdi
Mahotsav' of Mumbai Samachar. The Gujarati newspaper was first published in 1822 as a weekly by

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Parsi scholar Fardunjee Marzban.
126. Haploptychius sahyadriensis, a new species of snail has been found in which
state/UT?
[A] Goa
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala
Answer: Maharashtra
A new species of snail – Haploptychius sahyadriensis, a third in the genus Haploptychius, has been
found in the northern Western Ghats of Maharashtra. The species is endemic to Vishalgad Conservation
Reserve in Kolhapur. Haploptychius sahyadriensis is different from the other Indian and South-East
Asian species. It has been named after the type locality of the species in the northern part of the
Western Ghats, which is Sahyadri in Sanskrit. India has 1,450 snails and slugs with the highest diversity
in north-eastern India.
127. Which football player is the third highest active international goal scorers in the world
(as of June 2022)?
[A] Baichung Bhutia
[B] Sunil Chhetri
[C] Takashi Inui
[D] Son Heung-min
Answer: Sunil Chhetri
Indian men’s football team captain Sunil Chhetri became the joint fifth highest goalscorer in
international football history. He is also third on the list of active international goal-scorers, just behind
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina’s Lionel Messi. Chhetri achieved this feat during India’s AFC
Asian Cup Qualifier match against Hong Kong, which was won by India.
128. Which country launched the ‘Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange initiative’?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] USA
[C] UK
[D] South Africa
Answer: USA
The US Department of State has launched the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange initiative which explores
the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. The initiative brings together 20 young civic
leaders from India and the United States to advance civil rights and social justice on the local, national
and international levels. It includes a programme hosted at Alabama A&M University, Historically Black
College and University and the University of Alabama.
129. Which state is ranked first in Asia in Affordable Talent in Global Startup Ecosystem
Report (GSER)?
[A] Telangana
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Maharashtra
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Answer: Kerala
Kerala has been ranked first in Asia in Affordable Talent in Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER).The
State has also been ranked fourth in global ranking in the GSER, from its previous rank of 20. It is
released by Startup Genome and Global Entrepreneurship Network. Kerala founded ‘Kerala Startup
Mission’ in 2006 to become a start-up powerhouse. As per the report, Kerala is suitable for investments
in artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics.
130. What is the rank of India in the World Competitiveness Index 2022?
[A] 97
[B] 68
[C] 54
[D] 37
Answer: 37
The annual World Competitiveness Index compiled by the Institute for Management Development was
recently released. India has registered the sharpest rise among the Asian economies, with a six-place
jump from 43rd to 37th rank on the index due to gains in economic performance. Singapore, Hong Kong,
Taiwan, and China were the top-performing Asian economies. Denmark was placed on top, while
Switzerland slipped from the top to the second position.
131. Which organisation developed the nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile?
[A] Boeing
[B] DRDO
[C] HAL
[D] Dassault Aviation
Answer: DRDO
India successfully test-fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile from a test
range off the Odisha coast. The missile was developed by Defence Research and Development
Organisation of India. It has a range of around 250 km and can carry a one tonne payload. The test
comes around 10 days after India tested its Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-IV, which can
travel as far as 4,000 km.
132. Which is the first city in India to get processed steel slag road?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Surat
[C] Mysuru
[D] Chennai
Answer: Surat
Union Steel Minister Ram Chandra Prasad Singh inaugurated a six-lane highway in Surat made of steel
slag, a first-of-its kind. The road constructed using 100 per cent slag, which is a by-product of steel
manufacturing. The road has been jointly made with the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), which is
a laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel
(AMNS).
133. The Indian Prime Minister inaugurated ‘Kranti Gatha’, a Gallery of Indian
Revolutionaries in which state?
[A] Gujarat

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[B] Maharashtra
[C] Bihar
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Maharashtra
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Kranti Gatha’, a Gallery of Indian Revolutionaries
inside an underground bunker at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. The Prime Minister also inaugurated ‘Jal
Bhushan’, the new residence and office of the Governor of Maharashtra.
134. Which country is set to deport asylum-seekers of various nationalities to Rwanda?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] UAE
[D] China
Answer: UK
The British Government has announced to deport asylum-seekers of various nationalities to Rwanda. In
April, British Prime Minister Johnson announced the Deportation Policy, which aims to deter people
illegally entering the country. United Nations’ top refugee officials and Migrant advocacy groups have
termed the policy as inhumane and illegal.
135. Which country hosted the Special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (SAIFMM)?
[A] Thailand
[B] Vietnam
[C] India
[D] Philippines
Answer: India
India hosted the Special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (SAIFMM) to commemorate 30 years
of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations. ASEAN Foreign Ministers and Secretary General participated in the
meeting. The Meeting was co-chaired by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Minister of
Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan.
136. When was the ‘Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India’ set up in India?
[A] 2010
[B] 2012
[C] 2016
[D] 2018
Answer: 2016
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) was set up in the year 2016. IBBI has notified the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons)
(Second Amendment) Regulations, 2016. Under the amendment, the operational creditors have to
furnish extracts of Form GSTR-1, Form GSTR-3B and e-way bills. It also places a duty on the corporate
debtor, its promoters or any other associated person to provide the information as sought by resolution
professional.
137. The ‘International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR)’ is observed in which month?
[A] April
[B] May

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[C] June
[D] September
Answer: June
The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is observed on 16 June every year. It recognises the
importance of over 200 million migrant workers who send money home. According to the United
Nations, over 800 million people receive money as foreign remittances from their loved ones. According
to the World Bank, remittances to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) will reach a record USD 630
billion this year.
138. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has recently developed a new Indian Standard for
which product?
[A] Khadi Footwear
[B] Clay cooling cabinet
[C] Cow-dung based Paint
[D] Musical Instrument
Answer: Clay cooling cabinet
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), has developed an Indian Standard for 'non-electric cooling cabinet
made of clay'. Named as ‘Mitticool refrigerator’, it was developed by a Gujarat-based innovator with an
eco-friendly technology. BIS standard specifies the construction and performance requirements of a
cooling cabinet made out of clay, which operates on the principle of evaporative cooling without
electricity.
139. Sports Authority of India (SAI) has opened its first ever set of Squash courts in which
state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] New Delhi
[C] Telangana
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: New Delhi
Union Minister for External Affairs Dr. S Jaishankar and Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports
Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the Squash Courts at the Major Dhyanchand Stadium in New Delhi.
These are the first-ever Squash courts opened by the Sports Authority of India across the country. The
construction of the Squash Courts was sanctioned for a total cost of Rs 5.52 crore. The state-owned
National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) completed the project.
140. Which country is the host of FIFA under-17 Women’s World Cup 2022?
[A] India
[B] Bangladesh
[C] China
[D] Japan
Answer: India
India is the host of FIFA under-17 Women’s World Cup 2022, whose schedule was released recently.
India will play all its group stage matches of the World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The
quarterfinals will be held in Navi Mumbai and Goa on October 21 and 22. The Nehru Stadium in Goa and
D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host maximum matches.

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141. Which institution released the ‘2022 Global Trends Report’?

[A] UNEP
[B] UNHCR
[C] WEF
[D] IMF
Answer: UNHCR
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR released the ‘2022 Global Trends Report’. As per the report, 100 million
people have now been forced to flee their homes globally. UNHCR also highlighted worldwide food
insecurity, the climate crisis, war in Ukraine and other emergencies from Africa to Afghanistan as
leading causes. As per the report, the number displaced by war, violence, persecution and human rights
abuses stood at 89.3 million, by the end of 2021.
142. Which country is the host of SCO's Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (SCO-RATS)
Meeting in 2022?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Pakistan
Answer: India
India hosted the SCO's Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (SCO-RATS) Meeting in its capacity as chair of
the SCO-RATS. The meeting aims to deliberate on security challenges, including threats of terrorism.
Delegations from China, Pakistan and other member nations of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
(SCO) attended the meeting in New Delhi. India hosted a meeting of counter-terror experts from the SCO
countries in May 2022.
143. Which country has announced a funding of USD 122 million for India to prevent
avoidable epidemics?
[A] Japan
[B] USA
[C] Germany
[D] Canada
Answer: USA
The United States has announced a funding of USD 122 million for India, to prevent avoidable epidemics,
early detection of disease threats, and rapid and effective response. The total funding will be distributed
to three top health research institutions- ICMR, National Institute of Virology (NIV) and National Institute
of Epidemiology (NIE) over a period of five years.
144. Additional assistance of Rs 1,000 crore under National Disaster Response Fund
(NDRF) was recently approved to which states?
[A] Sikkim and Uttarakhand
[B] Kerala and Uttarakhand
[C] Rajasthan and Nagaland
[D] Punjab and Nagaland
Answer: Rajasthan and Nagaland
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additional central assistance of over Rs 1,000 crore under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)
to Rajasthan and Nagaland. The two states were affected by drought during 2021-22. The assistance of
Rs 1,003.95 crore to Rajasthan and Rs 39.28 crore to Nagaland is over and above the funds released by
the Centre to the states from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
145. As per REN21’s Renewables Global status Report, what is the position of India in
addition of Renewable Energy capacity in 2021?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fifth
Answer: Third
The REN21’s Renewables 2022 global status report, which was released recently, said that India had the
third highest addition of renewable power capacity in 2021. India added around 15.4 gigawatts (GW) of
renewable power capacity in 2021 after China (136 GW) and the United States (43 GW). India is the third-
largest market in the world for new solar photovoltaics (PV) capacity and fourth in the world for total
solar energy installations (60.4 GW).
146. NPCI International has signed MoU with a company of which western country to
expand Rupay Card and UPI?
[A] Italy
[B] France
[C] Germany
[D] Finland
Answer: France
NPCI International, the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lyra Network of France for 'Acceptance of UPI &
Rupay Card in France. India is doing 5.5 billion UPI transactions in a month. France is the first Western
country with which India has partnered to expand its UPI services.
147. What is the theme of the ‘World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought’ 2022?
[A] Reduced Harmful activities
[B] Rising up from drought together
[C] Healthy Soil; Healthy Earth
[D] Degradation to Restoration
Answer: Rising up from drought together
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is marked every year on 17 June across the world. The
day focuses on turning degraded land into healthy or fertile soil to combat desertification. The theme for
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is - Rising up from drought together. United Nations
Convention to Combat Desertification is a Convention to combat desertification and mitigate the effects
of drought.
148. Which state has slashed value added tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) to 4 per
cent from 20 per cent?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Jharkhand
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[C] Telangana
[D] Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Jharkhand
To strengthen air connectivity to the state and boost tourism, Jharkhand government slashed VAT (value
added tax) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) to 4 per cent from 20 per cent. Recently, the price of ATF was
reduced by 1.3percent which was the first reduction after it was hiked for 10 rounds of hike in ATF
prices. ATF constitutes about 40 per cent of the operating cost of an airline.
149. Which country has recently pledged to cut carbon emissions by 43% from 2005 levels
by 2030?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] USA
[D] Australia
Answer: Australia
Australia’s new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced ambitious climate targets for his
country. He has pledged to cut carbon emissions by 43% from 2005 levels by 2030, up from the previous
government's target of between 26% and 28%. Australia is one of the world's highest per capita carbon
emitters. While Canada is aiming to reduce emissions up to 40% by 2030 from 2005 levels, U.S has a
target of 52%.
150. Which city recently hosted the ‘India Energy Transition Summit’?
[A] Pune
[B] Mysuru
[C] New Delhi
[D] Bengaluru
Answer: New Delhi
Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy R K Singh addressed the ‘India Energy Transition
Summit’ in New Delhi. The Minister said that India is leading in energy transition and it is fastest growing
Renewable Energy capacity in the world. He also affirmed that India can achieve 700 GW of Renewable
energy by 2030 if we manage to achieve the vision of green hydrogen, green ammonia and Electric
Vehicles EV.
151. Glischropus meghalayanus, which was recently discovered in Meghalaya, belongs to
which species?
[A] Snake
[B] Turtle
[C] Bat
[D] Spider
Answer: Bat
A team of scientists has discovered a new species of bamboo-dwelling bat from a bamboo forest in
Meghalaya. It was named as ‘Glischropus meghalayanus’ after the state of Meghalaya, which is
celebrating its 50 years of statehood. With this discovery, the total number of bat species from India
stands at 131 species with Meghalaya registering the highest bat diversity with 67 species.
152. Which institution released a report titled ‘Payments Vision 2025’?

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[A] NPCI
[B] RBI
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] World Bank
Answer: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently released a document titled “Payments Vision 2025”, with
guidelines on payments. The document also focussed on the architecture of digital finance. It includes
regulations for BigTechs and fintechs in payments; guidelines on payments involving ‘Buy Now Pay
Later’ (BNPL) services; introducing the central bank digital currency (CBDC); and linking credit cards and
credit components of banking products to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
153. ‘Gaia Mission’, which was found in the news recently, is associated with which space
agency?
[A] NASA
[B] CNA
[C] ESA
[D] SpaceX
Answer: ESA
European Space Agency’s Gaia mission has released a set of new data, which has revealed the
phenomena of ‘starquakes’. Starquakes are massive movements on the surface of stars similar to
earthquake. The star-mapping Gaia probe has covered almost 1.8 billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy.
The data has also revealed the largest chemical map of the entire Milky Way, showing the DNA of
millions of stars.
154. Which Indian conglomerate got approval from the RBI for merger of its units, and is
set to become the largest retail finance NBFC in India?
[A] Godrej Group
[B] Bajaj Group
[C] Shriram Group
[D] Muthoot Group
Answer: Shriram Group
The Shriram Group has secured RBI approval for the merger of Shriram City Union Finance and Shriram
Capital Ltd with Shriram Transport Finance Company. This consolidation is set to create the largest
retail finance NBFC in the country. The merger would help the group bring together all its lending
products. The Group announced that it would focus on digital lending, with distribution on a newly built
super application.
155. What is the share of funding of Central Government in the Pragati Maidan Integrated
Transit Corridor Project?
[A] 100 %
[B] 90 %
[C] 75 %
[D] 50 %
Answer: 100 %
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Integrated Transit Corridor Project in New Delhi. The project is fully funded by the central government
and is built at a cost of over ₹920 crore. The project is aimed at providing hassle free access to the new
exhibition and convention centre being developed at Pragati Maidan. It is a part of Pragati Maidan
Redevelopment Project.
156. As per the latest order by the Defence Minister, what is the new age limit for
recruitment under ‘Agnipath scheme’?
[A] 22
[B] 23
[C] 25
[D] 27
Answer: 23
During the launch of the Agnipath scheme, the Centre had said those between the of 17-and-a-half and
21 years would be inducted for a four-year tenure in the tri services of Army, Navy and Air Force. As per
the latest order by the Defence Minister, the age limit for recruitment has now been raised to 23 for the
2022 batch only. There have been nation-wide protests against the new model for recruitment of
soldiers.
157. The European Commission has recommended which country to be granted
‘European Union’ (EU) candidate status?
[A] Malta
[B] Ukraine
[C] Albania
[D] Bulgaria
Answer: Ukraine
The European Commission has recommended that Ukraine should be granted European Union candidate
status. The recommendation from the EU’s executive arm will be discussed by leaders of the 27-nation
bloc during the upcoming summit in Brussels. The European Commission also proposed making
Moldova, which shares a long border with Ukraine, an EU membership candidate.
158. As per recent MFIN report, which is the largest state in terms of the outstanding
portfolio of microfinance loans?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Tamil Nadu
According to the quarterly report published by Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN), Tamil Nadu
has displaced West Bengal to emerge as the largest State in terms of the outstanding portfolio of
microfinance loans. The gross loan portfolio (GLP) of Tamil Nadu as of March 31, 2022 stood at ₹36,806
crore while the overall microfinance industry has a total GLP of ₹2,85,441 crore as of March 31, 2022.
Banks held the largest share of the portfolio in micro-credit followed by NBFC-MFIs.
159. Which Indian airport was named the ‘best regional airport in India and South Asia’ in
Skytrax World Airport awards?
[A] Chennai International Airport
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[B] Delhi International Airport

[C] Bengaluru International Airport
[D] Cochin International Airport
Answer: Bengaluru International Airport
The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru was named the best regional airport in India and
South Asia title in the 2022 Skytrax World Airport awards. The award is based on the feedback from the
customers in a globally conducted survey about experience from check-in to arrivals, transfers,
shopping, security, immigration and arrangements in the departures gates. The Bengaluru airport had
also won the Best Airport and Aviation Innovation Award at Wings India Awards earlier.
160. Shinde Sambhaji Shiwaji, Ujjal Bhuyan, Amjad Ahtesham Sayed, who were seen in the
news recently, are associated with which profession?
[A] Scientists
[B] Judges
[C] Politicians
[D] Bureaucrats
Answer: Judges
The Government has cleared the appointment of new chief justices in five high courts, as per the Law
and Justice Ministry. Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan will be appointed as the Chief
Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court and Telangana High Court. Justice Amjad Ahtesham Sayed and
Justice Shinde Sambhaji Shiwaji will take over as the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court and
Rajasthan High Court. Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Rashmin M Chhaya were
appointed as the Chief Justice of the Delhi and Guwahati High Courts respectively.
161. ‘Operation Sankalp’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which armed
force?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
Answer: Indian Navy
Indian Navy’s stealth Frigate, INS Talwar is deployed for Operation Sankalp commemorating the 3rd
continuous year of Indian Navy’s presence in the Gulf for protection of India’s Maritime Interests. After
attacks on merchant ships in the Gulf of Oman in June 2019, and the deteriorating security situation in
the Gulf region, Indian Navy had commenced Maritime Security Operations, code named ‘Op SANKALP’,
in the Gulf Region to ensure safe passage of Indian Flag Vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.
162. ‘Kar Max’, which was seen in the news, is a new variety of which crop?
[A] Wheat
[B] Rice
[C] Mango
[D] Cotton
Answer: Rice
Mumbai based Swal Corporation has introduced a new paddy product in the market, named ‘Kar Max’
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affects paddy crop and to increase the productivity of the crop.
163. Which Indian sportsperson clinched the men’s javelin throw gold at the 2022
Kuortane Games?
[A] Hari Krishna
[B] Neeraj Chopra
[C] Mariappan Thangavelu
[D] Avani Lekhara
Answer: Neeraj Chopra
India’s top javelin thrower and 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has clinched
the men’s javelin throw gold at the 2022 Kuortane Games. He registered an impressive throw of 86.69
meters in the event. Recently, Neeraj Chopra won silver and set a national record at the Paavo Nurmi
athletics meet.
164. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Press Council of India?
[A] Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
[B] Justice Ajay Kumar Sikri
[C] Justice Sadasivan
[D] Justice Y Chandrachud
Answer: Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai has been nominated as Chairperson of the
Press Council of India. She replaced the retired Justice CK Prasad who vacated office in November
2021. Justice Desai has also served as the chairman of the Delimitation Commission on Jammu and
Kashmir, Public prosecutor for the state of Maharashtra and as a Judge on the Bombay High Court.
165. Which Indian bagged the Lance Pannell Pacific International Snooker title in
Melbourne?
[A] Pankaj Advani
[B] Sourav Kothari
[C] R Praggnananda
[D] Geet Sethi
Answer: Sourav Kothari
Former world billiards champion Sourav Kothari of India won the Lance Pannell Pacific International
Snooker title in Melbourne and Pacific International Billiards Championship. The 37 year old became
only the second cueist ever to achieve a double title in the Pacific International after Matthew Bolton of
Australia.
166. Matt Fitzpatrick, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Golf
[D] Snooker
Answer: Golf
World number-18 Golfer England's Matt Fitzpatrick captured his first major title by winning the US Open
in a thrilling fight. The 27-year-old player, who has won the 2013 US Amateur, has bagged his first
professional US victory. Americans Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris were the other ace players who
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participated in the event.
167. The ‘Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)’ functions under the aegis of
which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of MSME
Answer: Ministry of Labour and Employment
The ‘Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)’ functions under the aegis of Ministry of Labour and
Employment. ESIC has announced that its Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme will be implemented
throughout the country by the end of 2022. The health insurance scheme is fully implemented in 443
districts and partially implemented in 153 districts. As many as 148 districts are not covered under the
ESI Scheme at present.
168. National Initiative for Promoting Upskilling of Nirman workers ‘NIPUN’ is an initiative
of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Women and Child Development
Answer: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri recently launched a project for skill
training of construction workers called ‘NIPUN’ i.e. National Initiative for Promoting Upskilling of Nirman
workers. It is an initiative of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) under the Deendayal
Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM). It aims to train over 1 lakh
construction workers, through skilling and upskilling programmes and provides them with work
opportunities also in foreign countries.
169. In which country, world's largest ever freshwater fish has been found recently?
[A] Australia
[B] China
[C] Cambodia
[D] Chile
Answer: Cambodia
A 300kg stingray caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia is the biggest freshwater fish ever
documented in the world. Though there is no official database of the world's biggest freshwater fish, the
previous largest recorded fish was a 293kg Mekong giant catfish caught in Thailand in 2005. The
Mekong River flows from the Tibetan Plateau through China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and
Vietnam.
170. As per the Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change notification, use of
‘single-use plastic’ is banned with effect from which date?
[A] April 1 2022
[B] July 1 2022
[C] January 1 2023
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[D] April 1 2023

Answer: July 1 2022
The Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has defined a list of items that will be banned
from next month. The announcement of ban was made last year. As per the notification, the
manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of following single-use plastic, including
polystyrene and expanded polystyrene, commodities shall be prohibited with effect from the 1st July,
2022.
171. In which year, Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in India?
[A] 2014
[B] 2015
[C] 2017
[D] 2019
Answer: 2017
Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced on July 1, 2017, to revamp the country’s entire indirect
tax structure and modify tax administration and compliance. The system has completed five years of
implementation. There has been a significant increase in the tax base in India at about 1.36 crore active
GST registrations as on 31 March 2022.The revenues of May 2022 touched the INR 1.41 lakh crore mark
and GST collections crossed Rs 1 lakh crore for 11 months in a row.
172. Which organisation has developed the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III,
recently induced by the Indian Coast Guard?
[A] DRDO
[B] HAL
[C] BEL
[D] NSIL
Answer: HAL
The Indian Coast Guard’s Eastern Region inducted the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III, the first
aircraft of the newly created “840 Squadron”. It was indigenously designed and developed Advanced
Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). HAL has delivered 13 out of
16 such aircraft to the Indian Coast Guard till date.
173. Sierra de Culebra mountain range, which was hit by massive wild fires, is located in
which country?
[A] Argentina
[B] Australia
[C] Spain
[D] United Kingdom
Answer: Spain
Spain has been facing wildfires amid an unusual heat wave in the Western Europe region. In Spain’s
northwest province of Zamora, over 30,000 hectares have been consumed. The fire in the north-western
Sierra de Culebra mountain range has caused significant damage. Germany has also been hit by wild
fires and heat wave due to climate change.
174. Which state recently launched ‘Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojna'?
[A] Chhattisgarh

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[B] Gujarat
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Assam
Answer: Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojna' a nutrition scheme for
pregnant and lactating mothers- in Gujarat’s Vadodara. The financial outlay of the scheme is Rs 800
crore. Every month, all identified beneficiaries will receive Poshan Kits along with other ICDS services.
Poshan Sudha Yojana, which aims to meet the nutritional needs of pregnant women, has also been
expanded to all tribal- areas of Gujarat.
175. When is the ‘International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice’ observed?
[A] January 1
[B] June 1
[C] June 21
[D] July 21
Answer: June 21
The General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of the
Celebration of the Solstice. It aims to celebrate the unity of cultural heritage and traditions, as well as to
strengthen ties among people. The seasonal movement of the Sun's daily path appears to stand still at a
northern or southern limit before reversing direction. There are two solstices that occur annually namely
the Summer Solstice around June 21 and Winter Solstice around December 21.
176. Inter-State Council was established under which article of Indian Constitution?
[A] Article 246
[B] Article 257
[C] Article 263
[D] Article 267
Answer: Article 263
Article 263 of the Indian Constitution allows the President to establish the Inter-State Council, which
brings together government entities on a common platform for discussing various governance issues.
The Inter-State Council was established in 1990. Its chairman is the Prime Minister and its members
include chief ministers and administrators of states and union territories.
177. The first case of monkeypox in humans was recorded in which country?
[A] Kenya
[B] Nigeria
[C] DRC
[D] India
Answer: DRC
The first case of monkeypox was recorded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the year
1970. It is a rare zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the Poxviridae
family. Its symptoms are similar to smallpox but milder.
178. Modhera Sun Temple in Gujarat, that was recently making news, was built during the
reign of which dynasty?
[A] Chaulukya dynasty

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[B] Rashtrakuta dynasty

[C] Prathihara dynasty
[D] Kushan dynasty
Answer: Chaulukya dynasty
The Sun Temple at Gujarat’s Modhera village was built under the administration of the Chaulukya king
Bhima I in the early 11th century. It is located on the bank of River Pushpavati. It became a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 2014.
179. What was the theme for International Day of Yoga 2022?
[A] Yoga for Well-being
[B] Yoga for Harmony And Peace
[C] Yoga for Health
[D] Yoga for Humanity
Answer: Yoga for Humanity
The theme for International Day of Yoga 2022 is “Yoga for Humanity”. The International Yoga Day is
observed with a unique theme every year since 2015. This year’s main event demonstration was led by
Prime Minister Modi at Mysuru Palace.
180. Which of the following is part of China’s Tianwen-1 mission?
[A] Yutu-2 rover
[B] Tianhe
[C] Zhurong rover
[D] Yinghuo-1 orbiter
Answer: Zhurong rover
China's first independent interplanetary mission Tianwen-1 successfully landed Zhurong rover on the
Martian surface. This made China the third country after the US and USSR to land on Mars. It was
launched aboard a Long March 5 rocket in 2020
181. Where was the Indian Coast Guard’s 840 Squadron created?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Chennai
[C] Mumbai
[D] Kolkata
Answer: Chennai
The Indian Coast Guard’s new air squadron named 840 Squadron was created in Chennai on June 20,
2022. The squadron was initially created with an indigenous ALH Mark-III aircraft. This is the first such
aircraft to be stationed in the eastern region.
182. Khumbu glacier, which was recently making news, is located at__?
[A] India
[B] Tibet
[C] Bhutan
[D] Nepal
Answer: Nepal
Khumbu Glacier is situated at Nepal’s Khumbu region between Mount Everest and the Lhotse-Nuptse
ridge. Like many other glaciers in the Himalayas, Khumbu Glacier is melting at a rapid pace. This is
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making it highly hazardous for Nepal’s Everest base camp.
183. Which year has been designated as ASEAN-India Friendship year?
[A] 2021
[B] 2022
[C] 2023
[D] 2025
Answer: 2022
The year 2022 has been designated as the ASEAN-India Friendship year. This year marks the 30th
anniversary of dialogue relations between India and ASEAN countries. The diplomatic ties between the
two sides commenced in the early 1990s.
184. UNSC 1267 committee, that was recently in news, was set up in which year?
[A] 1999
[B] 2001
[C] 2020
[D] 2022
Answer: 1999
The UNSC 1267 committee was set up in the year 1999. It was strengthened in 2001 following the 9/11
attack. Its members include both the permanent and non-permanent members of the UNSC. It is also
known as Da’esh and Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee.
185. A floating city named Oceanix City is going to be set up in which country?
[A] Maldives
[B] Malaysia
[C] South Korea
[D] Singapore
Answer: South Korea
The UN announced world’s first-ever floating city named Oceanix City in April this year. It is going to be
set up off the coast of South Korea’s second-largest city, Busan. The construction process is going to
commence next year.
186. Bashi Channel, which was making news recently, is part of which strait in the Pacific
Ocean?
[A] Taiwan Strait
[B] Luzon Strait
[C] Karimata Strait
[D] Malacca Strait
Answer: Luzon Strait
The Bashi Channel, which connects the South China Sea with the western Pacific Ocean, is a waterway
between the Philippines’ northern island of Luzon and the Taiwanese island of Orchid. It is part of the
Luzon Strait, which connects the Philippine Sea to the South China Sea.
187. As per the recent study published in "The Lancet Microbe" most of the antibiotic
resistant strains of Typhoid causing bacteria originated in which region?
[A] Western Africa

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[B] Eastern Europe

[C] South Asia
[D] South East Asia
Answer: South Asia
Typhoid fever is caused by bacterium Salmonella Typhi. Humans are its only host. A new study found
that Typhoid-causing bacteria are becoming highly resistant to popular antibiotics. Strains resistant to
antibiotic azithromycin are found in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal. As per the recent study
published in "The Lancet Microbe" most of the antibiotic resistant strains of Typhoid causing bacteria
originated in South Asia.
188. Which country given is not part of G7 grouping?
[A] Canada
[B] New Zealand
[C] Germany
[D] Italy
Answer: New Zealand
Group of Seven (G7) is an intergovernmental organization that brings together the world’s top industrial
nations. Its members are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US. Its main purpose is
to discuss global economic issues.
189. Bavarian Alps, which recently made news, is situated in__?
[A] Russia
[B] France
[C] Switzerland
[D] Germany
Answer: Germany
Bavarian Alps are mountain ranges located with the German state of Bavaria. The G7 Leaders’ Summit
2022 is set to take place from June 26 to 28 in the Bavarian Alps. Germany, which took over the G7
presidency at the beginning of this year, will host the event.
190. Which country is currently India’s largest trading partner?
[A] United States
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] United Kingdom
Answer: United States
According to the latest data of the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the United States is India’s
largest trading partner. The bilateral trade is worth 119.42 billion USD. India’s second largest trading
partner is China.
191. Which country was the last to join the BRICS group?
[A] Brazil
[B] Russia
[C] India
[D] South Africa
Answer: South Africa
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South Africa was the last member country to join the BRICS in the year 2010. Other BRICS countries are
Brazil, Russia, India and China. Together, these countries account for around 40 per cent of the global
population and some 30 per cent of the global GDP.
192. Who recently became India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations?
[A] T S Tirumurti
[B] Ruchira Kamboj
[C] Taranjit Singh Sandhu
[D] Pooja Kapur
Answer: Ruchira Kamboj
Ruchira Kamboj recently became India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. As the UN
ambassador, she will be the head of the Permanent Mission of India to the UN in New York City. She will
succeed T S Tirumurti.
193. Demodex folliculorum, which was in news recently, is a__?
[A] Mite
[B] Dragonfly
[C] Gecko
[D] Wasp
Answer: Mite
Demodex folliculorum is a microscopic parasitic mite that live and reproduce on human faces.
According to a new research this 0.3 mm long organism is at the risk of extinction because of
inbreeding and gene loss.
194. Spitsbergen treaty, which was mentioned in news recently, recognizes Svalbard to be
part of which country’s territory?
[A] Canada
[B] Iceland
[C] Denmark
[D] Norway
Answer: Norway
The Spitsbergen treaty or the Svalbard Treaty recognizes sovereignty of Norway over the Arctic
Archipelago of Svalbard, which is located between mainland Norway and the North Pole. It provides
citizens of signatory countries the equal right to exploit the archipelago’s resources. However, only two
countries – Norway and Russia – have utilised this benefit.
195. Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world’s only floating park, is located on the__?
[A] Loktak Lake
[B] Shilloi Lake
[C] Samiti Lake
[D] Pushkar Lake
Answer: Loktak Lake
Manipur's Keibul Lamjao National Park is the world’s only floating national park. It is located on the
Loktak Lake in the northeastern state of Manipur. It is the last natural habitat of the Sangai – the state
animal of Manipur.

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196. Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following aspects?
[A] Official languages
[B] Land Reforms
[C] Anti-defection law
[D] Panchayati Raj
Answer: Anti-defection law
The Tenth Schedule, which is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act, became part of the Indian
Constitution as the result of the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985. It sets grounds for the disqualification of
legislators on the grounds of defection to another political party. It was recently making news due to
Maharashtra Political Crisis.
197. NDA Presidential election candidate Droupadi Murmu belongs to which tribe?
[A] Gond
[B] Santhal
[C] Bhil
[D] Munda
Answer: Santhal
Santhal or Santal are India's third largest scheduled tribe community after Gonds and Bhils. The Santhali
population is mainly distributed in Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal. NDA Presidential election
candidate Droupadi Murmu’s home district, Mayurbhanj, is one of the districts having dense
concentration of the Santhali people. Droupadi Murmu belongs to Santhal tribe. Apart from her,
Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Girsh Chandra
Murmu, who was the first Lt Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Jal Shakti
Minister Biseswar Tudu also belong to Santhal community.
198. Pink bollworm, which made news recently, infests which of the following crops?
[A] Rice
[B] Cotton
[C] Betel leaves
[D] Arecanut
Answer: Cotton
The pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) is a pest that infests cotton farms. It is native to Asia.
However, this invasive species has spread throughout the cotton-producing countries. Currently, several
parts of Punjab are facing the threat of attack by pink bollworm.
199. Ambubachi Mela, which kicked off recently, is organized in which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Mizoram
[C] Assam
[D] Bihar
Answer: Assam
The Ambubachi Mela is a 4-day long festival held every year at the Kamakhya Temple, which is situated
at Assam’s Guwahati. It celebrates the goddess of motherhood and fertility. It marks Goddess
Kamakhya experiencing the menstrual cycle.
200. Bharat-NCAP is the initiative of which union ministry?

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[A] Ministry of Corporate Affairs

[B] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[C] Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
[D] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Answer: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
A draft notification was approved by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways recently for
the introduction of Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat-NCAP). Under this initiative, cars will
be given star ratings based on their performance in crash tests.
201. Stylobates calcifer, the newly discovered species of sea anemone, has symbiotic
relationship with__?
[A] Red rock crab
[B] Hermit crab
[C] Oyster crab
[D] Red king crab
Answer: Hermit crab
The new species of sea anemone called Stylobates calcifer lives in a symbiotic relationship with a
hermit crab species called Pagurodofleinia doederleini. It was discovered at the depth of 100 to 400
meters in Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan.
202. The high-resolution camera DRACO, is part of which NASA mission?
[A] DART
[B] Artemis
[C] DAVINCI+
[D] Voyager
Answer: DART
The Didymos Reconnaissance and Asteroid Camera for Optical navigation (DRACO) is the only
instrument carried by NASA’s DART mission. It was designed based on the New Horizon Mission’s
imager. In recent months, this high resolution camera captured some 150,000 images of various stars.
203. When is International Day of Women in Diplomacy observed?
[A] June 23
[B] June 24
[C] June 25
[D] June 26
Answer: June 24
The UNGA has adopted the resolution to designate June 24 as the International Day of Women in
Diplomacy. Its purpose is to promote the full and equal participation of women at all levels of
diplomacy.
204. “Roe v Wade” ruling, which was mentioned in news recently, provides__?
[A] Doctrine of judicial review
[B] Gun rights
[C] Abortion rights
[D] Protection of symbolic speech under First Amendment
Answer: Abortion rights
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The 1973 Roe v Wade ruling of the US Supreme Court held that laws that severely restrict or deny a
woman’s access to abortion violates the Constitution’s right to privacy. The US Supreme Court had
recently reversed this landmark ruling, allowing individual states to permit or restrict the procedure
themselves.
205. Which is the largest recorded bacterium?
[A] Holophaga foetida
[B] Thiomargarita magnifica
[C] Bacillus thuringiensis
[D] Staphylococcus aureus
Answer: Thiomargarita magnifica
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest recorded bacterium Thiomargarita magnifica in a
Caribbean mangrove. It was measured to be more than a centimetre long. It can reach a maximum
length of 2 cm.
206. Gotland, which made news recently, is an island belonging to which country?
[A] Denmark
[B] Sweden
[C] Norway
[D] Iceland
Answer: Sweden
Gotland is an island belonging to Sweden in the Baltic Sea. A new ‘smart road’ capable of charging big
electric vehicles has been constructed in this island. The threat of electrical shocks from these wires is
eliminated as they are buried under the road.
207. Meningococcal disease, which is currently spreading among gay and bisexuals in
Florida, is caused by__?
[A] Virus
[B] Bacteria
[C] Fungi
[D] Parasite
Answer: Bacteria
Meningococcal disease is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis. It causes infections in
the bloodstream, spinal cord and brain lining. This pathogen spreads when respiratory or throat
secretions are shared.
208. Title IX, which turned 50 this year, is a US law that provides safeguards against
discrimination based on__?
[A] Ethnicity
[B] Religion
[C] Sex
[D] National origin
Answer: Sex
Title IX, which turned 50 this year, prohibits discrimination based on sex in education. It plays a major
role in gender equality in athletics and preventing sexual harassment on campuses. It was signed into
law by President Nixon on June 23, 1972.
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209. Which state/UT launched ‘Mo Bus service’, which was recently recognized by the UN’s
Public Service Awards?
[A] Telangana
[B] New Delhi
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
Answer: Odisha
Odisha’s Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) authority introduced the Mo Bus Service in November
2018 to promote smart technologies and safe transportation for women riders It was recently
recognised by the UN’s Public Service Awards for 2022.
210. Which government body released the draft Regulatory Guidelines for Child
Participation in the Entertainment Industry?
[A] NCPCR
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] UNICEF
[D] Films Division of India
Answer: NCPCR
The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has recently issued the draft
Regulatory Guidelines for Child Participation in the Entertainment Industry to protect child artistes
involved in films, TV, reality shows, social media and OTT platforms from physical and psychological
stress. The draft guidelines also protect child actors’ education by mandating the film producers to
appoint a private tutor if the need is required. It also provides protection for minors in the industry under
Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976.
211. Which body implements the 'Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission'?
[A] NHA
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] NABARD
[D] Directorate General Of Health Services
Answer: NHA
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) is implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA), which
comes under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The NHA was set up for the
implementation of the government’s flagship health insurance scheme PM-JAY. NHA is set to host the
first open-to-all hackathon series to drive innovation around different components of the ABDM. The
series will commence with the focus on the Unified Health Interface from July 14. The hackathon will
provide the opportunities for innovators, data experts and developers from across the world to
collaborate and build innovative solutions for increasing access to digital health services.
212. Which state instituted the ‘Kempe Gowda International Award’?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Odisha
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Kempe Gowda was a chieftain under the Vijayanagar Empire, who was known for the fortification of
Karnataka’s capital, Bengaluru in 1537. His birth anniversary is observed every year across Karnataka on
June 27 since 2017. In his honour, Kempe Gowda International Award was instituted earlier this year, to
recognize the contributions towards development of Bengaluru. The recipients of the inaugural edition
of this award are former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, Infosys founder NR Narayan Murthy and
veteran badminton player Prakash Padukone.
213. PMAY aims to achieve ‘Housing for All’ by which year?
[A] 2020
[B] 2022
[C] 2024
[D] 2030
Answer: 2022
PMAY aims to achieve ‘Housing for All’ by the year 2022. It was launched on June 25, 2015. It is
implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It caters to the housing needs of the
Economical Weaker Sections, Lower Income Groups and Middle Income Groups. This year marks the 7th
anniversary of this flagship scheme. To commemorate this, the government released an e-book
featuring the achievements under this scheme. The goal of this scheme is to complete 2.7 crore houses
by 2022. Till date, about 67 per cent of this goal has been achieved.
214. Patna Marine Drive, Bihar’s version of Thames Path, is an expressway that runs
along__?
[A] Ganga River
[B] Yamuna River
[C] Bagmati River
[D] Koshi River
Answer: Ganga River
The Patna Marine Drive is a 20.5 km long expressway which is currently being constructed in Bihar. The
first phase of this project was inaugurated recently by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The
expressway is also known as the Ganga driveway. It is expected to be completed by the start of 2024.
The project commenced in 2013 on the birth anniversary of Indian independence activist Jayaprakash
Narayan. The cost of this project is estimated to be Rs.3,160 crore.
215. Which is the venue of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference?
[A] Portugal
[B] Spain
[C] Italy
[D] India
Answer: Portugal
United Nations Ocean Conference is set to be organized from June 27 to July 1 in Lisbon, Portugal. It
will be co-hosted by the governments of Kenya and Portugal. The aim of the conference is to promote
science-based innovative solutions needed to ensure sustainable management of ocean. It seeks to
promote green technology and innovative use of marine resources. The conference will discuss
solutions to address threats to health, ecology, economy and governance of the ocean.
216. What is the unique feature of the plant named ‘Utricularia Furcellata’, which was

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recently found in the news?

[A] Medicinal plant
[B] Carnivorous plant
[C] Parasitic plant
[D] Poisonous plant
Answer: Carnivorous plant
The research wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department has discovered a rare carnivorous plant
species named Utricularia Furcellata in the Uttarakhand’s Mandal Valley. This discovery is significant as
this plant is found for the first time in western Himalayan region. The plant belongs to the genus
bladderworts. It uses complex plant structures to trap targets ranging from protozoa to insects,
mosquito larvae and tadpoles. It uses the mechanical process of creating a vacuum or negative
pressure area to attract preys into the trap door.
217. Mandakini River, which was recently found in the news, is the tributary of which river?
[A] Alaknanda River
[B] Bhagirathi River
[C] Koshi River
[D] Ramganga River
Answer: Alaknanda River
The Mandakini River in Uttarakhand is the tributary of the Alaknanda River, which is one of the two head-
streams of Ganga River. It originates from the Chorabari Glacier in the Garhwal Himalayas. The river
drains into the Alaknanda, which flows into the Ganges. Recently, a joint operation was conducted by
Uttarkhand Police and the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to rescue two youths trapped in the
Mandakini River.
218. Which is the most liveable city in the world, as per the ‘EIU Global Liveability Index’?
[A] London
[B] Vienna
[C] Copenhagen
[D] Geneva
Answer: Vienna
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) launched its annual ranking of the world's most liveable cities-
Global Liveability Index for 2022. 173 cities were ranked based on a range of criteria, including
infrastructure, availability to green space, political stability, crime rates, and health care. Vienna
(Austria), Copenhagen (Denmark) and Zurich (Switzerland) were the top three cities in the index.
219. The levy of GST compensation cess has been extended till which year?
[A] 2023
[B] 2025
[C] 2026
[D] 2030
Answer: 2026
As per the Goods and Services Tax (Period of Levy and Collection of Cess) Rules, 2022, notified by the
Ministry of Finance, the compensation cess will continue to be levied from July 1, 2022 to March 31,
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. It is used to repay the loans taken in the last two fiscal years to
make up for the shortfall in revenue collection.
220. ‘Beijing Declaration’ which was found in the news recently, is associated with which
summit?
[A] G-7
[B] BRICS
[C] G-20
[D] WTO
Answer: BRICS
The 14th BRICS Summit, which was convened under Chairship of Chinese President Xi Jinping in a
virtual format, concluded with the Beijing Declaration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led India’s
participation at the Summit. The declaration supported talks between Russia and Ukraine. They
expressed support for United Nations agencies and Red Cross to provide humanitarian assistance. The
summit called for finalisation and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism
within the UN framework.
221. ‘Roe v. Wade’ is a landmark decision associated with which country?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] UK
[D] Australia
Answer: USA
Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113, was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in which it was ruled that
the Constitution of the United States protects a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion.
The US Supreme Court has recently struck down the ruling, which allowed abortion in the first 12 weeks
of pregnancy. Subsequently, protests spread across the country after the ruling.
222. Gabon and Togo, which recently joined the Commonwealth of Nations, are from
which region?
[A] Europe
[B] Africa
[C] Oceania
[D] Asia
Answer: Africa
The French-speaking West African countries Gabon and Togo joined the Commonwealth, becoming the
latest nations with no historic ties to Britain to enter the Commonwealth of Nations. The 54-nation group
of mostly former British colonies accepted Togo and Gabon's application for membership on the final
day of its leadership summit held in Rwanda. They are the first new members to join the Commonwealth
since Rwanda in 2009.
223. Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM), which was tested
recently, was based on which missile?
[A] Astra
[B] Akash
[C] Agni
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[D] Surya
Answer: Astra
The DRDO and the Indian Navy have successfully tested the indigenous ship-borne weapon system
Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM). The VL-SRSAM was designed based on
Astra missile. It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, as the first air-
to-air missile. Astra is also an all weather beyond-visual-range missile.
224. Tata Power Solar Systems commissioned India's largest floating solar power project
in which state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Punjab
[C] Kerala
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: Kerala
Tata Power Solar Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has commissioned India's largest
floating solar power project in Kayamkulam, Kerala. The project is commissioned on a 350-acre
backwaters area, having an installed capacity of 101.6 Megawatt Peak.
225. ‘International Day in Support of Victims of Torture’ is observed in which cmonth?
[A] May
[B] June
[C] July
[D] January
Answer: June
Every year June 26 is observed as the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. It aims to urge
all the stakeholders to unite for people who have faced and continue to face the abuse and torture. In
1997, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution, declaring June 26 as the International
Day in Support of Victims of Torture. It not only spread awareness on the unacceptable character of
human torture but also notes that it’s a crime.
226. Which Indian state clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title in 2022?
[A] Punjab
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Gujarat
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh defeated Mumbai by six wickets in the final to clinch their maiden Ranji Trophy title at
M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The match included centuries from Yash Dubey, Shubham Sharma
and Rajat Patidar in the first innings. The renowned cricket coach Chandrakant Pandit, who was the
captain of the Madhya Pradesh team 23 years ago, has guided the young team to victory.
227. Which Union Ministry released the ‘Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D)’?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[C] Ministry of Education
[D] Ministry of Jal Shakti
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Answer: Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education released the Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for 2019-20, and
noted that schools across India performed poorly under the category of digital learning. The top
performing districts were Jaipur, Sikar and Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan. The PGI-D structure has 600 points,
under six categories – Outcomes, Effective Classroom Transaction, Infrastructure Facilities & Student’s
Entitlements, School Safety & Child Protection, Digital Learning and Governance Process.
228. Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is set to launch 'One Health' Pilot
project in which city?
[A] Chennai
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Ahmadabad
[D] Mysuru
Answer: Bengaluru
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is set to launch the One Health Pilot project in
Bengaluru. It will help develop a roadmap for a national project to prevent future outbreaks of zoonotic
diseases by using better response mechanism and management and incorporating global best
practices. DAHD in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and CII as partner is
implementing the One-Health Framework project in Karnataka and Uttarakhand.
229. T-Hub, which was seen in the news, is a start-up incubator based in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Telangana
[C] Odisha
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Telangana
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao recently inaugurated the new facility of business
incubator T-Hub in Hyderabad. The new building, called T-Hub 2.0 is claimed to be world’s largest
innovation campus. The facility will support over 2,000 startups under one roof. Established in 2015, T-
Hub (Technology Hub) is an innovation hub and ecosystem enabler based in the city of Hyderabad.
230. ‘MIDCOM’ is a Defence Cooperation Meeting held between India and which country?
[A] Malaysia
[B] Maldives
[C] Mauritius
[D] Mozambique
Answer: Malaysia
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a video conference with Senior Defence Minister of Malaysia, to
discuss various issues concerning bilateral, regional and defence industrial cooperation. The ministers
discussed the existing defence cooperation activities and framework, and ways to enhance them under
the existing Malaysia India Defence Cooperation Meeting (MIDCOM) framework.
231. Regularized Accelerated Linear Fascicle Evaluation (ReAl-LiFE), which was seen in the
news, is associated with which field?
[A] Space Science
[B] Brain Connectivity

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[C] Virology
[D] Weather Forecast
Answer: Brain Connectivity
Centre for Neuroscience (CNS), IISc reseachers have developed algorithm to study brain activity. Using
‘Regularized, Accelerated, Linear Fascicle Evaluation, or ReAl-LiFE’ algorithm, enormous amounts of data
generated from diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging (dMRI) scans of the human brain can be
analysed. Using ReAL-LiFE, the team could evaluate dMRI data over 150 times faster than existing state-
of-the-art algorithms.
232. ‘Living Lands Charter’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which global
bloc?
[A] G-7
[B] G-20
[C] Commonwealth of Nations
[D] BRICS
Answer: Commonwealth of Nations
At the conclusion of the 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali,
Rwanda, all 54 Commonwealth members adopted ‘Living Lands Charter’. The non-binding agreement
mandates that member countries will safeguard global land resources and arrest land degradation and
act against climate change, biodiversity loss and towards sustainable management.
233. Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of Central Board of Direct Taxes
(CBDT)?
[A] Parameswaran Iyer
[B] Nitin Gupta
[C] Anuja Sarangi
[D] Pragya Sahay Saksena
Answer: Nitin Gupta
IRS officer Nitin Gupta has been appointed as the new Chairperson of Central Board of Direct Taxes
(CBDT). He is an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer of the 1986 batch of the Income Tax cadre, serving
as the Member (investigation) in the CBDT Board. The post of the CBDT chief was being held in an
additional capacity by Board member and 1986-batch IRS officer Sangeeta Singh. The CBDT is headed
by a Chairman and can have six members.
234. Which institution has approved USD 250 million loan for the Indian government's
road safety programme?
[A] IMF
[B] World Bank
[C] ADB
[D] AIIB
Answer: World Bank
The World Bank approved a USD 250 million loan for the Indian government's road safety programme to
addresses the high road accident fatality rate in the country. The loan from the International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has a maturity of 18 years. According to a World Bank study,
road crashes are estimated to cost the Indian economy between 5% and 7% of GDP a year.

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235. India launched a joint Commonwealth Diplomatic Academy programme with which
country?
[A] UK
[B] Australia
[C] Canada
[D] New Zealand
Answer: UK
India and the UK announced to create a joint Commonwealth Diplomatic Academy programme to train
young and aspiring diplomats from both nations. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his UK
counterpart announced plans for the establishment of the new academy to jointly promote
Commonwealth values after the meeting in Rwanda.
236. Chowalloor Krishnankutty, who passed away recently, was a famous author and
lyricist of which language?
[A] Kannada
[B] Malayalam
[C] Odia
[D] Telugu
Answer: Malayalam
Veteran lyricist, author and journalist, Chowalloor Krishnankutty passed away at the age of 86. He has
authored over 3000 devotional songs and authored over 200 books. He won several awards including
the Kerala Sahithya Academy Award for satire, Poonthanam Jnanapana among others. Chowalloor
Krishanankutty also produced documentaries on well-known Kathakali artists. He served as the Vice-
Chairman of the Kerala Kalamandalam.
237. Which institution has authorised two Indian private firms for space launches?
[A] New Space India Limited
[B] IN-SPACe
[C] ISRO
[D] DRDO
Answer: IN-SPACe
The Indian Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has started authorising two Indian
private firms, for private space sector launches in the country. Dhruva Space's Dhruva Space Satellite
Orbital Deployer – (DSOD 1U), a technology demonstration payload, and Digantara's Robust Integrating
Proton Fluence Meter (ROBI), a Proton dosimeter payload, were authorised.
238. Who was called as the ‘Father of Public Sector Undertakings’ in India?
[A] V Krishnamurthy
[B] Shanta Kumar
[C] Ramesh Bais
[D] Prahlad Singh Patel
Answer: V Krishnamurthy
Dr V Krishnamurthy, former chairman of public sector undertakings such as Bharat Heavy Electricals
Limited (BHEL), Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and Maruti Udyog (now Maruti Suzuki), passed away
recently. He is regarded as the ‘Father of Public Sector Undertakings’. He had served as Secretary of

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Industries for the Government of India, Member of the Planning Commission, and many other Prime
Minister’s Committees. He was conferred Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan for his
services.
239. National Highways Excellence Awards (NHEA) were instituted to felicitate which
category?
[A] Companies
[B] Public
[C] Bureaucrats
[D] Employees
Answer: Companies
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) instituted “National Highways Excellence Awards”
(NHEA) in 2018, to incentivize stakeholders in the highway construction and maintenance process. It
aims to recognize and award companies for the best-performing road assets and toll plazas across the
country. Performance during construction, operations and maintenance, innovation, greenery, tolling
stages of highway development will be rated along with the field of road safety.
240. RAMP scheme, which was seen in the news, is associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Agriculture
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: Ministry of MSME
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme in New Delhi to launch the
‘Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance’ (RAMP) scheme. He also launched the ‘Capacity Building
of First-Time MSME Exporters’ (CBFTE) scheme and new features of the ‘Prime Minister’s Employment
Generation Programme’ (PMEGP). The results of MSME Idea Hackathon, 2022 were announced and
National MSME Awards were distributed.
241. Which country is the third-largest trade partner and second-largest export
destination of India in 2022?
[A] USA
[B] UAE
[C] Singapore
[D] Australia
Answer: UAE
UAE is India’s third-largest trade partner and second-largest export destination in 2022. Prime Minister
Narendra Modi recently held bilateral talks with President of United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed
Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at Abu Dhabi. Prime Minister conveyed condolences on the passing away of
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to further deepen and
diversify the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
242. ‘Pay Roll Automation for Disbursement of Monthly Allowances (PADMA)’ is an
automated Pay module of which institution?
[A] EPFO
[B] Indian Coast Guard
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[C] CAPF
[D] Indian Navy
Answer: Indian Coast Guard
Ministry of Defence inaugurated ‘Pay Roll Automation for Disbursement of Monthly Allowances
(PADMA)’. It is an automated Pay and Allowances module for the Indian Coast Guard, which aims to
provide seamless disbursal to around 15,000 ICG personnel. The launch marked the beginning of the
Centralized Pay System (CPS).
243. Which country has started the transfer of Russian goods to India, using a new trade
corridor?
[A] UAE
[B] Iran
[C] Israel
[D] Belarus
Answer: Iran
Iran’s state-run shipping company has started its first transfer of Russian goods to India, using a new
trade corridor. The route grants India easy access to a region stretching from North Europe, Caucasus to
mineral rich Central Asia, bypassing Pakistan. This 7,200 km long-pending multi-modal transportation
corridor via Iran is also expected to boost Russia–India bilateral trade.
244. Going Online As Leaders (GOAL) programme is launched with the collaboration of
which company?
[A] Google
[B] Microsoft
[C] Meta
[D] Twitter
Answer: Meta
Social media giant Meta and Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced to extend their collaboration to launch
the second phase of Going Online As Leaders (GOAL) programme. The first phase of GOAL involved
digital mentorship programme to tribal youth. In the second phase 10 lakh women and youth
entrepreneurs will be mentored. The programme will create a platform for more than 50,000 self-help
groups and 10 lakh families associated with TRIFED to market their products globally.

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