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Table of Contents
NATIONAL AFFAIRS ............................................................................................................................ 5
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ............................................................................................................... 59
GOVT SCHEMES .................................................................................................................................. 64
BANKING AND FINANCE ................................................................................................................... 70
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS .............................................................................................................. 108
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS ............................................................................................................... 116
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS ......................................................................................... 127
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS ...................................................................................................... 144
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES............................................................................................................... 156
INDEX ................................................................................................................................................. 158
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS ........................................................................................................ 167
DEFENCE............................................................................................................................................ 174
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY .......................................................................................................... 179
SPORTS .............................................................................................................................................. 189
BOOKS AND AUTHORS ................................................................................................................... 202
OBITUARY ......................................................................................................................................... 212
IMPORTANT DAYS ........................................................................................................................... 218
ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................................................ 239
APP and WEB PORTAL ................................................................................................................... 240
CURRENT STATIC BANKING .......................................................................................................... 242
CA STATIC GK ................................................................................................................................... 256
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Name the operation that was launched by the Indian Government (in Feb’22) to rescue
Indian citizens from Ukraine due to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
1) Operation Samudra Setu
2) Operation Safe Homecoming
3) Operation Raahat
4) Operation Ganga
5) Operation Bharat
Answer- 4) Operation Ganga
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has launched ‘Operation Ganga’ to evacuate Indian citizens from
Ukraine, due to Ukraine’s war against Russia. The GoI has planned to help nearly 15,000 Indians
to reach India with the help of Air India flights.
i. With the help of the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva, the GoI has guided
the Indian citizens towards the border of Ukraine.
Assignment To The Ministries:
The Prime Minister of India has decided to send 4 Union Ministers to Poland and Romania to
oversee the evacuation.
• Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Petroleum and Natural Gas – Hardeep
Singh Puri
• Minister for Law and Justice – Kiren Rijiju
• Civil Aviation Minister – Jyotiraditya Scindia
• Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Civil Aviation – General V K Singh
2. Which institute recently (in Feb’22) hosted the OCEANS 2022 conference along with the
National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) for the first time in India?
1) IIT-Kharagpur
2) IIT-Madras
3) IIT-Kanpur
4) IIT-Roorkee
5) IIT-Guwahati
Answer- 2) IIT-Madras
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN) and the National
Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, TN jointly hosted, for the first time in India, the
OCEANS 2022 conference & Exposition in IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai, TN. It is a bi-
annual event of global marine researchers on February 21-24, 2022.
i. It was held in a hybrid format. ‘Inspire-Innovate-Sustain’ was the main theme of the conference.
ii. The conference highlighted how ‘UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development’ is
attempting to reduce the impacts of climate change through renewable energies.
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3. In February 2022, Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched ‘Meri
Policy, Mere Hath’ to deliver crop insurance policies to farmers.
Under which Ministry Meri Policy, Mere Hath’ was launched?
1) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
2) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
3) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
4) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PMKMY)
5) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Answer- 3) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Explanation:
Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched the central government’s ‘Meri
Policy, Mere Hath’, a doorstep crop insurance policies distribution drive under Pradhan Mantri
Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in Sanwer tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, to deliver crop
insurance policies to farmers.
i. The PMFBY enters the 7th year of implementation with the upcoming Kharif season.
ii. Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd (RGICL) and SBI General have participated in the
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana's nationwide doorstep crop insurance policy distribution mega
drive -- 'Meri Policy Mere Hath' under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav campaign.
4. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Cabinet approval in
February 2022?
A) CCEA has approved the offering of coal (dry fuel) by coal companies via a common e-
auction window of Coal India Limited which will replace the sector-specific auctions.
B) CIL also has ambitious coal production plans for the future with an aim of producing 1
BT (Billion Tonne) coal by 2023-24.
C) CCEA approves the national roll-out of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission of the Ministry
of Health and Family Welfare with a budget of Rs 1,600 crore for 5 years.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A
3) Only B
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
CCEA has approved the offering of coal (dry fuel) by coal companies via a common e-auction
window of Coal India Limited which will replace the sector-specific auctions.
i. CIL also has ambitious coal production plans for the future with an aim of producing 1 BT
(Billion Tonne) coal by 2023-24.
ii. CCEA approves the national roll-out of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission of Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare with a budget of Rs 1,600 crore for 5 years.
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5. In February 2022, PM Narendra Modi addressed a webinar on the vision of GatiShakti

and its convergence with Union Budget 2022.
Which of the following departments organized the webinar on a vision of ‘GatiShakti’?
1) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
2) Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion
3) Department of Science and Technology
4) Industrial R&D Promotion Programme
5) Technology Development and Innovation Programme
Answer- 1) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Explanation:
The Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi addressed a webinar on the vision of GatiShakti
and its convergence with Union Budget 2022.
i. It was organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI). It was a platform for dignitaries,
academicians and industry stakeholders to discuss the plans for improving India’s logistics sector.
ii. National logistics portal to be integrated with ULIP The Central Government announced that
the National Logistics Portal (NLP) will be integrated with Unified Logistics Interface Platform-
ULIP to formalize the methods and speed up the processes related to the overall trade.
6. In February 2022, __________ announced India is to launch the ________ phase of the Monsoon
Mission to improve Prediction Skill of Monsoon Weather and Climate.
1) Ministry of Earth Sciences; 2nd Phase
2) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; 3rd Phase
3) Ministry of Earth Sciences; 3rd Phase
4) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; 4th Phase
5) Ministry of Earth Sciences; 4th Phase
Answer- 3) Ministry of Earth Sciences; 3rd Phase
Explanation:
According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), India is set to launch the third phase of the
Monsoon Mission (III).
Objective–
• To Improve Prediction Skill of Monsoon Weather and Climate
• By improving Seasonal and Intraseasonal Monsoon Forecast and Medium Range Forecast.
i. Monsoon Mission was first launched in 2012 (2012-2017) and a flagship project was
undertaken by the MoES. The second phase was launched in 2017 (2017-2020).
ii. The launch was announced in the International Monsoons Project Office (IMPO). It was jointly
hosted by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune and the World Meteorological
Organization (WMO).
7. Which organization recently (in Feb’22) announced to launch a new star rating system,
named “Health Star Rating System” for packaged foods?
1) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
2) Council of Scientific And Industrial Research
3) National Health Authority
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4) Food Corporation of India

5) National Food Safety and Quality Service
Answer- 1) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Explanation:
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is set to introduce a new star rating
system, the “Health Star Rating System”, for packaged foods.
i. Under this, the packaged foods will display the number of stars on the Front Of Pack Label
(FOPL), which indicates how healthy or unhealthy they are depending upon the amount of salt,
sugar, and fat they have.
ii. The Health Star rating system is one of five types of labels that were considered, including
Nutriscore, Warning Label, Multiple Traffic Lights (MTL) and Monochrome GDA.
8. As per Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, _______ became top

performing state in India in terms of Per Capita Net State Domestic Product at Current
Prices (as of March’22).
1) Telangana
2) Maharashtra
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Karnataka
5) Kerala
Answer- 1) Telangana
Explanation:
Telangana became the top performing state in India with a population over one crore in terms of
growth rate of Per Capita Net State Domestic Product at Current Prices by Ministry of Statistics
and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). It succeeded other states like Maharashtra, Karnataka
and Tamil Nadu.
i. The Gross State Domestic Price (GSDP) of Telangana increased from Rs 359434 crores in 2011-
12 to Rs 1,154,860 crores in 2021-22.
• It recorded GSDP growth by 31.12 per cent from 2011-12. It is one of the highest growth
rates for any state in the country.
About Telangana:
Chief Minister- K Chandrashekar Rao
Rivers- Bhima River,Tungabhadra river
9. Which company recently (in March’22) partnered with MeitY Startup Hub to train 100
Indian startups under Appscale Academy programme?
1) Wipro
2) Google
3) Amazon
4) Meta
5) Microsoft
Answer- 2) Google
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Explanation:
Google and MeitY Startup Hub, an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY) have announced to form a group of 100 Indian early to mid-stage startups to
support these startups to build high-quality global apps and games as part of the Google's
Appscale Academy.
i. The 35% of the cohort come from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities; 58% have a woman in a leadership
role. The cohort’s main sectors are- Education, Health, Finance, Social, Ecommerce, and Gaming.
About MeitY Startup Hub:
CEO– Jeet Vijay
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
10. Which state/UT celebrated the “2022 Herath festival” on 28th February, 2022?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Jammu and Kashmir
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Chandigarh
Answer- 2) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
Herath or the ‘Night of Hara(Shiva)’, generally known as Maha Shivratri, is the main festival
celebrated by the Kashmiri Pandits across Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The festival marks the
marriage anniversary of Lord Shiva and Goddess Uma (Parvathi). 2022 Herath Festival was
celebrated on 28th February 2022.
i. Herath Festival is celebrated on “Trayodashi” or the 13th day of the dark half of the month of
Phalguna (Hindu calendar), between February and March. The rest of the nation celebrates the
Maha Shivratri on Chaturdashi or the 14th of Phalguna.
11. Which state/UT government recently (in Feb’22) announced to set up a "Science
Innovation Hub" in city school to promote scientific culture among students?
1) Delhi
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Kerala
5) Chandigarh
Answer- 1) Delhi
Explanation:
The Delhi Government will come up with a ‘Science Innovation Hub’ at a school run by Delhi
government at a cost of over Rs 5 crore in the next two-and-a-half years.
i. The Directorate of Education of the Delhi government has assigned the task of construction and
development of the Hub to the DTTDC on a 30,000-square metre land in Kautilya Sarvodaya Co-
education School at Chirag Enclave, Delhi.
ii. Aim – To promote a scientific culture and inculcate a scientific temper for nurturing talent in
science and technology.
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12. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the 7th edition of Swachh
Survekshan 2022 launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs?
A) The survey has been initiated with around 3,000 assessors of Ipsos Research Pvt. Ltd.,
an Assessment Agency headquartered in Paris France.
B) Swachh Survekshan 2022 is designed with the notion of ‘People First’ as its driving
philosophy.
C) Another new indicator, "Swachh Technology Challenge," was added to SS 2022, which
was launched by MoHUA on December 6, 2021.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The survey has been initiated with around 3,000 assessors of Ipsos Research Pvt. Ltd., an
Assessment Agency headquartered in Paris France.
i. Swachh Survekshan 2022 is designed with the notion of ‘People First’ as its driving philosophy.
ii. Another new indicator, "Swachh Technology Challenge," was added to SS 2022, which was
launched by MoHUA on December 6, 2021.
13. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the project that was released
during the International Women’s Day week events by the Ministry of Women and Child
Development?
A) An Insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh for the workers of one-stop centres (OSC) which was
established under the Nirbhaya fund to provide medical aid to distressed women.
B) MoWCD launched the ‘Stree Manoraksha Project’ in collaboration with the National
Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences with an aim to improve the mental health of
women in India.
C) The inaugural event of the week was organised by the MoWCD in collaboration with the
Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D).
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A
3) Only B
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Explanation:
An insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh for the workers of one-stop centres (OSC), was established
under the Nirbhaya fund to provide medical aid to distressed women.
i. MoWCD launched the ‘Stree Manoraksha Project’ in collaboration with the National Institute of
Mental Health & Neuro Sciences with an aim to improve the mental health of women in India.
ii. The inaugural event of the week was organised by the MoWCD in collaboration with the Bureau
of Police Research and Development (BPR&D).
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14. In March 2022, the Ministry of Defence approved ______ projects under Make-I
(Government Funded) & ______ under Make-II (Industry Funded) categories of Defence
Acquisition Procedure 2020.
1) Three & Seven
2) Five & Six
3) Four & Five
4) Six & Three
5) Three & Four
Answer- 3) Four & Five
Explanation:
Ministry of Defence (MoD) accords in-principle approval to four projects under Make-I
(Government Funded) & five under Make-II (industry-funded) categories of Defence Acquisition
Procedure 2020. The project is to boost ‘Atma Nirbharta’.
i. The project aims to develop the design capabilities of Indian defence Industry and position India
as a design leader in these technologies.
About Ministry of Defence:
Union Minister – Rajnath Singh (Constituency – Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh)
Ministry of State – Ajay Bhatt (Constituency – Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar, Uttarakhand)
15. India recently (in March’22) signed a Host Country Agreement (HCA) with the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the establishment of its Area Office &
Innovation Centre at ____________.
1) Muzaffarpur, Bihar
2) New Delhi, Delhi
3) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
5) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Answer- 2) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
A Host Country Agreement (HCA) inked between India and International Telecommunication
Union (ITU) for the establishment of an Area Office & Innovation Centre of ITU in New Delhi,
Delhi.
i. HCA was signed during a World Telecommunications Standardization Assembly-20 (WTSA-20)
held in Geneva, Switzerland.
ii. It is for the 1st time opening in the South Asia region. The office will be funded by the Indian
government.
iii. The Office and Centre are expected to be operational by mid 2022.
16. As per the Mercom India Research report named ‘2021 Q4 & Annual India Solar Market
Update‘, India installed a record ________ of solar capacity in 2021.
1) 30 GW
2) 40 GW
3) 50 GW
4) 10 GW
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5) 20 GW
Answer- 4) 10 GW
Explanation:
In accordance with the Mercom India Research report titled ‘2021 Q4 & Annual India Solar Market
Update‘ India installed a record 10 Gigawatt (GW) of solar capacity during calendar year 2021 as
compared to 3.2 GW of solar capacity installations during 2020 This addition is the highest ever in
a year.
i. This growth represents a year-on-year (y-o-y) rise of 212%.
ii. Rajasthan, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh were the top three states for cumulative large-scale
solar capacity accounting for 50% of the installations in the country as of December 2021.
17. Which organization recently (in March’22) partnered with the Indian Hotels Company
Limited (IHCL) for the 1st time to preserve the intangible cultural heritage of India?
1) International Cultural Diversity Organization
2) UNDP
3) UNESCO
4) World Cultural Council
5) Archaeological Survey of India
Answer- 3) UNESCO
Explanation:
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has partnered with The United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to help preserve and promote the intangible
cultural heritage of India, as part of an initiative which aims to transform the travel landscape in
the post pandemic world.
i. IHCL & UNESCO Partnership is the Industry’s first collaboration to work towards preserving
India’s intangible cultural heritage.
ii. IHCL and UNESCO will offer experiential tours for travellers at various IHCL hotels and enable
them to better experience the living heritage of India.
iii. IHCL & UNESCO Partnership is the Industry’s first collaboration to work towards preserving
India’s intangible cultural heritage.
18. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the 3rd NIC Tech Conclave
2022 event released in March 2022?
1) The Ministry of Science and Technology inaugurated the 3rd NIC Tech Conclave 2022 and the
event was organized by Digital India.
2) The Theme for NIC Tech Conclave 2022 is “Technologies for Next-Gen Governance”.
3) The ebook titled “75 Digital Solutions from NIC” was released during the NIC Tech Conclave
2022 at New Delhi, Delhi.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 2 & 3
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Explanation:
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology (E&IT) inaugurated
the 3rd Edition of ‘NIC Tech Conclave 2022’ a 2-day event organized by the National Informatics
Centre(NIC) on 3rd and 4th March 2022 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The Theme for NIC Tech Conclave 2022 is “Technologies for Next-Gen Governance”.
ii. The ebook titled “75 Digital Solutions from NIC” was released during the NIC Tech Conclave
2022 at New Delhi, Delhi.
19. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Jharkhand state
government budget presented in March 2022 by the Finance Minister of Jharkhand,
Rameshwar Oraon?
A) The Jharkhand government presented a Rs 1.01-lakh crore budget for FY 2022-23 with
higher spending on health and infrastructure & presented a proposal to increase the
capital expenditure by 59%.
B) Under the agriculture sector so far, Rs 836 crore has been transferred to the accounts of
over 2,11,530 farmers under the Jharkhand Agriculture Loan Waiver Scheme.
C) The budget proposed creation of 12.5 crore man-days in the next fiscal under the
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A
Explanation:
The Jharkhand government presented a Rs 1.01-lakh crore budget for FY 2022-23 with higher
spending on health and infrastructure & presented a proposal to increase the capital
expenditure by 59%.
i. Under the agriculture sector so far, Rs 836 crore has been transferred to the accounts of over
2,11,530 farmers under the Jharkhand Agriculture Loan Waiver Scheme.
ii. The budget proposed creation of 12.5 crore man-days in the next fiscal under the Mahatma
Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
iii. The Guruji Credit Card Scheme will be launched to the Jharkhand students to provide
students with education loan for Higher Education.
20. The government of India recently (in March’22) approved the ‘Modernisation Plan-IV
for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)’ scheme with a financial outlay of ____________.
1) Rs 2,256 crore
2) Rs 3,982 crore
3) Rs 1,523 crore
4) Rs 4, 976 crore
5) Rs 1,986 crore
Answer- 3) Rs 1,523 crore
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Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has approved ‘Modernisation Plan-IV for Central Armed Police
Forces (CAPFs)’ scheme to improve the overall operational efficiency and preparedness of the
CAPFs with a financial outlay of Rs 1,523 crore.
i. The Ministry of Home Affairs under guidance of Union Home Minister, Amit Shah will
implement the scheme from 1st February 2022 to 31st March 2026. This approval was made as a
continuation of ‘Modernisation Plan-III for CAPFs’.
About Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA):
Union Minister – Amit Shah (Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat).
Minister of state – Nityanand Rai (Ujiarpur, Bihar); Ajay Kumar Mishra (Kheri, Uttar Pradesh) ;
Nisith Pramanik (Coochbehar, West Bengal).
21. Name India’s first Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) that was recently (in
March’22) tested by Indian Railways between Gullaguda-Chitgidda Railway stations?
1) Bachan
2) Kavach
3) Panah
4) Bachav
5) Sharan
Answer- 2) Kavach
Explanation:
The indigenously-developed India’s first Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), “Kavach ''
was successfully tested by Indian Railways. The test was conducted between Gullaguda-Chitgidda
Railway stations on Lingampalli-Vikarabad section in Secunderabad Division of South Central
Railway.
i. This system will help the Railways achieve the goal of ‘zero accidents’ as it enables the trains to
stop on their own if the digital system notices any manual error like jumping of the red signal or
any other malfunction.
About KAVACH:
Announced in the 2022 Union Budget as a part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, it is an
indigenously developed ATP (Automatic Train Protection) system by Research Design and
Standards Organisation (RDSO) in collaboration with Indian industry. Its trials are facilitated by
South Central Railway.
22. In which city Reliance Industries Ltd. opened (in March’22) India’s first global
destination named ‘Jio World Centre’?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
5) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer- 4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Explanation:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) opened the Jio World Centre, ‘first of its kind’ India’s largest
and most prestigious multi-faceted destination in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai,
Maharashtra.
i. The Jio World Centre also features India’s largest Convention Centre “Jio World Convention
Centre” enabled by the 5G network.
ii. The centre was envisioned by Nita Ambani, Director of Reliance Industries and Founder-
Chairperson of Reliance Foundation.
23. Which company recently (in March’22) announced to set up a JV for Electronics
Manufacturing Hub in India along with Sanmina Corporation?
1) Reliance Industrial Manufacture Ltd
2) Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Ltd
3) Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Ltd
4) Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Ltd
5) Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd
Answer- 2) Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Ltd
Explanation:
Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited (RSBVL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance
Industries Limited (RIL) and Sanmina Corporation (Sanmina Corp), an Integrated manufacturing
solutions provider have entered into a joint venture(JV) to create an electronic manufacturing hub
in India.
i. The joint venture has been created through an investment in Sanmina’s existing Indian entity
Sanmina SCI India Private Ltd (SIPL) and the day-to-day business will continue to be managed by
Sanmina’s existing management team in Chennai.
ii. RSBVL will achieve this ownership primarily through an investment of upto Rs 1,670 crore in
new shares in SIPL, Sanmina’s existing Indian entity.
24. Which organization recently (in March’22) announced to construct “India’s 1st Green
Charging Hub” along with the Jaipur-Delhi-Agra E-highway pipeline?
1) National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd
2) National Highway for Electric Vehicle
3) Power Grid Corporation of India
4) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd
5) National Highways Authority of India
Answer- 2) National Highway for Electric Vehicle
Explanation:
National Highway for Electric Vehicle (NHforEV), an organisation for promoting electrification of
India’s transportation systems is constructing first of its kind ‘green charging hub’ along the
Jaipur-Delhi-Agra E-highway.
i. The new initiative is unique in a way of using green construction techniques for such Electric
Vehicle (EV) stations with net zero carbon infrastructure.
ii. Aim – To reduce carbon footprint to zero or move towards net-positive and also replace petrol
pumps in the future.
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About National Highways for Electric Vehicle (NHforEV):

Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Program director – Abhijeet Sinha
25. Which state government recently (in March‘22) partnered with the National Stock
Exchange of India to support MSME for listing?
1) Karnataka
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Telangana
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India Limited, a leading stock exchange collaborated with the
Telangana government to encourage and support the MSMEs of the state for listing.
i. NSE with the support of the Telangana government will conduct awareness drives through
seminars, camps, knowledge sessions, road shows and workshops to guide corporates in
fundraising on NSE Emerge platform.
ii. It has signed an MoU with the NSE to enable SMEs to list on the NSE Emerge platform to raise
capital and scale up their business globally.
26. In which place the Blue Cross of India recently (in March’22) launched India’s 1st
mobile ambulance for street animals along with Four Paw?
1) New Delhi, Delhi
2) Pune, Maharashtra
3) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Answer- 5) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Blue Cross of India, a Chennai-based animal welfare charity, has launched a “first-of-its-
kind” mobile ambulance for street animals in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, in collaboration with the
international animal welfare organisation Four Paw.
i. The Stray Animal Care programme, the ‘hospital on wheels’ with a veterinarian, for the street
animals was launched by Justice Dr Anitha Sumanth of the Madras High Court(HC).
About Blue Cross of India:
Chairman Emeritus– Dr S. Chinny Krishna
Chairman– Shantilal Pandya
Established in 1959
Headquarters– Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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27. Which place will become the first village to be completely solarized by Goldi Solar, EPC
services provider & Shree Ramkrishna Knowledge Foundation (SRKKF)?
1) Dudhala, Gujarat
2) Gandikota, Andhra Pradesh
3) Barwani, Madhya Pradesh
4) Amritsar, Punjab
5) Ajmer, Rajasthan
Answer- 1) Dudhala, Gujarat
Explanation:
Goldi Solar, EPC services provider & Shree Ramkrishna Knowledge Foundation (SRKKF) jointly
laid the foundation stone for the solarization of the village of Dudhala in Gujarat.
i. Once the project gets complete, it will become the first village to be completely powered with
solar panels by a foundation.
ii. The collaboration will set up a 450 KW solar rooftop project that will be used to supply power
around 350 houses and public areas such as anganwadis, gram panchayat and other areas.
iii. The project is undertaken under Shri Govindbhai Dholakia’s Mentorship.
28. In March 2022, Manish Sisodia, Deputy Chief Minister inaugurated the Delhi Teachers
University at Outram Lane in Mukherjee Nagar, New Delhi.
Who was appointed as the Vice Chancellor of the newly formed Delhi Teachers University?
1) Dhananjay Joshi
2) Yogesh Singh
3) V.R. Mehta
4) Deepak Nayyar
5) Upendra Baxi
Answer- 1) Dhananjay Joshi
Explanation:
Manish Sisodia, Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister of Delhi inaugurated the Delhi
Teachers University at Outram Lane in Mukherjee Nagar, North West Delhi, Delhi. It is Delhi’s first
of its kind university.
i. Prof. Dhananjay Joshi has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor of the newly formed Delhi
Teachers University.
ii. The Delhi Teachers’ University, spread over 12 acres of land in Bakkarwala village, Delhi, will
have lecture halls, digital labs and a library with world-class facilities for 5000 students.
29. Which of the following points are correct with respect to PM Narendra Modi's visits to
Pune, Maharashtra in March 2022?
A) PM unveiled the 9.5 feet tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Pune Municipal
Corporation which is made of gunmetal with 1850 kg weight.
B) The 12km stretch of the Pune Metro Rail Project has inaugurated with an outlay of Rs
11,400 crore.
C) The PM also laid the foundation stone of Rejuvenation And Pollution Abatement of Mula-
Mutha River projects under the ambitious National River Conservation Plan (NRCP).
1) All A, B & C
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2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A
Explanation:
PM unveiled the 9.5 feet tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Pune Municipal
Corporation which is made of gun metal with 1850 kg weight.
i. The 12km stretch of Pune Metro Rail Project was inaugurated with an outlay of Rs 11,400
crore.
ii. The PM also laid the foundation stone of Rejuvenation And Pollution Abatement of Mula-
Mutha River projects under the ambitious National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) which was
set up by the Central Government. It is being funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency
(JICA).
30. In March 2022, ________ amended the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Rules 2009 to
address the concerns of entities facing bankruptcy proceedings.
1) Ministry of MSME
2) Ministry of Home Affairs
3) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
4) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
5) Ministry of Finance
Answer- 4) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MoCA) amended the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Rules
2009 effective 4th March 2022 to address the concerns of entities facing bankruptcy proceedings.
i. Hereon LLP Rules 2009 will be called as Limited Liability Partnership (Second Amendment)
Rules 2022
ii. It primarily deals with solvency statements and certificates of truthfulness, which are part of
the annual returns.
iii. The new rules also cover the requirement of filing a certificate endorsing the truthfulness and
correctness of annual returns of LLPs with sales of up to Rs.5 crore, or partner contribution of up
to Rs.50 lakh.
31. In March 2022, the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoL&E) launched a ‘Donate-a-
Pension’ programme to contribute to the pension fund to their support staff.
The ‘Donate-a-Pension’ programme was launched under which of the following schemes?
1) National Pension Scheme
2) Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana
3) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana
4) Aam Admi Beema Yojana
5) Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana
Answer- 3) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana
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Explanation:
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoL&E), has launched
‘Donate-a-Pension’ programme under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-
SYM) for people to contribute to the pension fund to their support staff.
i. This initiative is one of the events planned by MoL&E, for the ‘Iconic Week’ celebration
observed from 7th to 13th March 2022.
About Donate-a-Pension initiative:
An initiative under the PM-SYM pension scheme that encourages people to donate the premium
contribution of their immediate support staff such as domestic workers, drivers, helpers, care
givers, nurses, in their household or establishment or any other eligible unorganized workers.
32. In March 2022, the Ministry for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying inaugurated
the ‘Sagar Parikrama’, an initiative to solve the concerns of the fishermen community.
________ is the first state as part of the Sagar Parikrama initiative.
1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Odisha
Answer- 4) Gujarat
Explanation:
The Union Ministry for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying , Parshottam Rupala
inaugurated the ‘Sagar Parikrama’, an initiative to solve the concerns of the fishermen
community in Gujarat, marked as the first state as part of Parikrama initiative.
i. Sagar Parikrama was flagged from the freedom fighter Shyamiji Krishna Varma Memorial at
Mandvi, Gujarat, on the first day it reached Okha in Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat and the
first leg of Sagar Parikrama will end at Porbandar, Gujarat & Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Hovercraft
is on board for the Parikrama.
ii. It covers 9 maritime States/4UTs and provides livelihood support to millions of coastal fisher
folk as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava’.
33. Which Ministry recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with National Institute of
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development (NIESBUD) to Implement the Start-up
Village Entrepreneurship Programme?
1) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
2) Ministry of Rural Development
4) Ministry of Labour and Employment
5) Ministry of MSME
Answer- 2) Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation:
National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), an
autonomous organization under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
have signed an MoU with the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) to develop a sustainable
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model for promoting entrepreneurship at the grassroots by initiating the Start-up Village
Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP).
i. SVEP is a sub-component of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission
(DAY–NRLM) of the MoRD.
ii. Under this partnership, rural entrepreneurs will get access to banking systems for receiving
financial support for starting their enterprises, including support from MUDRA bank.
34. Which state’s MSME -Trade and Investment Promotion Bureau (M-TIPB) recently (in
March’22) partnered with the Bombay Stock Exchange to promote the listing of MSME?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 1) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has collaborated with Tamil Nadu’s (TNs) Micro Small and
Medium Enterprises (MSME) -Trade and Investment Promotion Bureau (M-TIPB) government to
promote awareness among MSME of the TN about the benefits of listing.
i. Through the collaboration, TN small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will get an opportunity to
raise funds through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) by listing in the BSE SME platform.
About Tamil Nadu (TN):
Governor – Ravindra Narayana Ravi
Bird Sanctuary – Vellode Birds Sanctuary, Vedanthangal Birds Sanctuary,
Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary
Festivals – Puthandu (Tamil New Year), Chithirai Thiruvizha, Karthigai Deepam
35. Which of the following points are correct with respect to Himachal Pradesh’s budget
presented in March 2022?
1) CM of Himachal Pradesh (HP), Jai Ram Thakur represented the state’s finance portfolio of Rs
51,365 crore State Budget FY 2022-23 in the state Assembly
2) He also announced to increase the Member of Legislative Assembly Local Area Development
Scheme (MLALAD) fund from the existing Rs 1.80 crore to Rs 2 crore.
3) He announced to increase the old-age pension from Rs 1,001 to Rs 1,500 per month and reduce
the age limit from 70 years to 60 years for the old-age pension.
4) Only 1 & 3
5) Only 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
CM of Himachal Pradesh (HP), Jai Ram Thakur represented the state’s finance portfolio of Rs
51,365 crore State Budget FY 2022-23 in the state Assembly
i. He also announced to increase the Member of Legislative Assembly Local Area Development
Scheme (MLALAD) fund from the existing Rs 1.80 crore to Rs 2 crore.
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ii. He announced to increase the old-age pension from Rs 1,001 to Rs 1,500 per month and reduce
the age limit from 70 years to 60 years for the old-age pension.
36. Which of the following points are correct with respect to Telangana's budget presented
in March 2022?
A) The Finance Minister of Telangana Harish Rao presented the budget of Rs 2.56 lakh
crore for the financial year 2022-23.
B) The budget proposed an outlay of Rs 17,700 crore for the state government's flagship
Dalit welfare scheme ‘Dalit Bandhu'.
C) Age limit for social security (Aasara) pensions was reduced from 65 years to 57 years.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Finance Minister of Telangana Harish Rao presented the budget of Rs 2.56 lakh crore for the
financial year 2022-23.
i. The budget proposed an outlay of Rs 17,700 crore for the state government's flagship Dalit
welfare scheme ‘Dalit Bandhu'.
ii. Age limit for social security (Aasara) pensions was reduced from 65 years to 57 years.
37. Name the state government that announced to launch ‘Camel Protection and
Development Policy’ to promote cattle rearing.
1) Rajasthan
2) Chhattisgarh
3) West Bengal
4) Punjab
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 1) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot has announced the launch of ‘Camel Protection and
Development Policy’ in the Budget 2022-23.
In 2014 Rajasthan government had declared Camel (Camelus dromedarius) as its State Animal in
2014 due to steady decline in its population, to address this issue, a new policy for rearing,
protection, and overall development of the state animal is proposed with a budget of Rs 10 crore
in the next financial year by the CM of Rajasthan.
About Rajasthan:
Governor – Kalraj Mishra
Tourism Tagline – The ‘Incredible State of India ‘
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Jaipur City, Rajasthan (2019) Hill Forts of Rajasthan – six majestic
forts – Chittorgarh; Kumbhalgarh; Sawai Madhopur; Jhalawar; Jaipur & Jaisalmer (2013)
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38. In which place in India the Microsoft Corporation announced to establish its 4th
datacenter region?
1) Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
3) Kochi, Kerala
4) Hyderabad, Telangana
5) Bangalore, Karnataka
Answer- 4) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) announced its intent to establish its latest datacenter region in
Hyderabad, Telangana. This will be Microsoft’s largest datacenter investment in India.
i. The Hyderabad datacenter region, the 4th datacentre in India, will be an addition to the
existing network of three regions in India across Pune, Mumbai, and Chennai.
About Microsoft Corporation(Microsoft):
Chairman& CEO– Satya Nadella
Headquarters– Redmond, Washington, United States of America
39. In March 2022, Tamil Nadu CM M. K. Stalin inaugurated India’s largest floating solar
power plant in _________.
1) Thoothukudi
2) Neyveli
3) Erode
4) Tirunelveli
5) Koodankulam
Answer- 1) Thoothukudi
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M. K. Stalin inaugurated India’s largest floating solar power plant
constructed at a cost of Rs 150.4 crore. The floating plant is established in Southern
Petrochemicals Industries Corporation Limited (SPIC) factory at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu to
provide clean energy.
i. It aims to provide environmentally sustainable power generation and to reduce carbon
footprint.
ii. The floating power plant can produce 42 million units of electricity per annum.
40. Which organization recently (in March'22) partnered with Snap Inc. to drive
Augmented Reality (AR) skills amongst Indian youth?
1) Digital India
2) AIM-NITI Aayog
3) National Development Council
4) Skill India Mission
5) National Integration Council
Answer- 2) AIM-NITI Aayog
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Explanation:
During International Women’s Day (8th March) National Institution for Transforming India
(NITI) Aayog’s, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), partnered with Snap Inc. to drive Augmented
Reality (AR) skilling among the Indian youth along with the launch of a nationwide Lensathon (AR
making hackathon), throughout March.
i. The hackathon will be focused on increasing participation of girls and young women over 13
interested in AR.
ii. Snap Inc also announced its partnership with the Atal Incubation Centers (AICs) to support the
Indian start-up ecosystem with AR advertising bootcamps, Ad credits and other opportunities.
41. In March 2022, the Centre Government constituted the National Dam Safety Authority &
22-member National Committee on Dam Safety to prevent dam-related disasters & resolve
inter-state issues.
The National Committee on Dam Safety will be headed by ____________.
1) Rajendra Singh
2) R.K. Sinha
3) Uday Chaudhari
4) Pankaj Kumar
5) S. R. Meena
Answer- 2) R.K. Sinha
Explanation:
National Dam Safety Authority, has been constituted that seeks to maintain standards related
to dam safety, prevent dam-related disasters and resolve inter-state issues related to dams.
i. The Centre also constituted a 22-member National Committee on Dam Safety which is
headed by the Chairman of the Central Water Commission (CWC)(Present Chairman – R.K.
Sinha) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
ii. Under the Dam Safety Act, the National Dam Safety Authority has been constituted on 18th
February, 2022 which will be headed by a chairman and assisted by 5 members to lead its 5 wings
– policy and research, technical, regulation, disaster & resilience and administration & finance.
iii. The Authority will be headquartered in the National Capital Region (NCR), Delhi and will be
supported by 4 regional offices.
42. India’s largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha is being constructed in which of the
following pilgrimage sites?
1) Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh
2) Nalanda, Bihar
3) Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh,
4) Kapilvastu, Uttar Pradesh
5) Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Answer- 5) Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Explanation:
India’s largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha is being constructed in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. The 100
feet long and 30 feet high statue depicts Lord Buddha in a sleeping posture.
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i. The statue is being built by Buddha International Welfare Mission. The sculptors from Kolkata
are building the statue with fiberglass.
ii. The construction of the statue was started in 2019 and it will be open for devotees from
February 2023.
43. Which state government recently (in March’22) launched the Women@Work (W@W)
Programme to Integrate Women into the Workforce?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Karnataka
Explanation:
The Government of Karnataka launched Women@Work (W@W) Programme, as an attempt to
create an equitable, inclusive and equal world for women in workplaces at an event organized
jointly by the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), KTECH and the Karnataka Skill
Development Corporation.
i. W@W Programme aims at bridging the skill development gap for women by facilitating them to
actively participate and join the workforce through industry upskilling & reskilling programmes,
mentorship, institutional and organizational networking.
ii. The W@W programme intends to provide 5 lakh job opportunities to women with necessary
employable skills within 2026.
44. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Haryana Budget presented
in March 2022?
A) The CM of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar presented the budget of Rs 1,77,255.99 crore
for the Financial Year (FY) 2022-23.
B) Haryana Government also announced ‘Sushma Swaraj Award’ for women, named after
the late Late Sushma Swaraj, Former Minister of External Affairs of India.
C) Matrushakti Udyamita Scheme, Sahbhagita scheme and Guru-Shishya Yojana were
implemented in the Budget.
1) Only A
2) Only A & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The CM of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar presented the budget of Rs 1,77,255.99 crore for the
Financial Year (FY) 2022-23.
i. Haryana Government also announced ‘Sushma Swaraj Award’ for women, named after the late
Late Sushma Swaraj,Former Minister of External Affairs of India.
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ii. Matrushakti Udyamita Scheme, Sahbhagita scheme and Guru-Shishya Yojana were
implemented in the Budget.
45. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the Cabinet Approvals in
March 2022?
1) The Union Cabinet has approved the MoU signed between the ICMR and DFG, Germany to
enable cooperation in scientific research and technological development.
2) The Union Cabinet approved the MoU signed between ICMR and the Oxford University, UK
which aims towards capacity building for Indian scientists and researchers
3) GOI and World Bank signed an agreement to set up the World's 1st & Only Global Outposted
Centre for Traditional Medicine in New Delhi, Delhi.
4) Cabinet also approved the setting up National Land Monetization Corporation as a Special
Purpose Vehicle to undertake monetization of surplus land Monetization.
5) The Cabinet approved the amendment of the Second Schedule to the Mines and Minerals
(Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 for specifying the rate of royalty in certain minerals.
Answer- 3) GOI and World Bank signed an agreement to set up the World's 1st & Only
Global Outposted Centre for Traditional Medicine in New Delhi, Delhi.
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the MoU signed between the ICMR and DFG, Germany to enable
cooperation in scientific research and technological development.
• The Union Cabinet approved the MoU signed between ICMR and the Oxford University,
UK which aims towards capacity building for Indian scientists and researchers
• GOI and WHO-Global Centre for Traditional Medicine signed an agreement to set up
World’s 1st & Only Global Outposted Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar,
Gujarat.
• Cabinet also approved to set up National Land Monetization Corporation as a Special
Purpose Vehicle to undertake monetization of surplus land Monetization.
• The Cabinet approved the amendment of the Second Schedule to the Mines and Minerals
(Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 for specifying the rate of royalty in certain
minerals.
• The Union Cabinet also approved the MoU signed between ICMR, and US National
Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) & National Institute of Health (NIH) of
Department of Health and Human Services, Maryland in September 2021.
46. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Madhya Pradesh’s Budget
A) Jagdish Devda, Finance Minister of Madhya Pradesh presented the budget of Rs 2.79
lakh crore for the financial year 2022-23.
B) The state government presented a "child budget" for the 1st time as part of the annual
financial plan with 17,792 crore allocation.
C) A total of Rs 1,157 crore has been allocated for the CM RISE scheme, under which 360
schools have been selected in the first phase.
1) Only A
2) Only B
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3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Jagdish Devda, Finance Minister of Madhya Pradesh presented the budget of Rs 2.79 Lakh crore
for the financial year (FY) 2022-23.
i. The state government presented a "child budget" for the 1st time as part of the annual
financial plan with 17,792 crore allocation.
ii. A total of Rs 1,157 crore has been allocated for the CM RISE scheme, under which 360
schools have been selected in the first phase.
47. Which state/UT recently (in March’22) launched a Digital School Health Platform that
was jointly collaborated by the health department and Axis Bank to maintain health
records of students??
1) Telangana
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Puducherry
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Delhi
Answer- 3) Puducherry
Explanation:
Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan has launched a Digital School
Health Platform for the students of the Union Territory (UT) of Puducherry. This platform is a
joint collaboration of the Department of Health, Puducherry and Axis Bank.
i. The UT has started its digitization of the health records of students starting from Classes I to XII,
counting to 2. 4 lakh children.
ii. Under this project, the Health Department will feed the personal details of all government
school students into a portal to maintain their health records and the health details could be
accessed by doctors, teachers and parents of students.
48. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the MSME Innovative Scheme
& MSME Idea Hackathon 2022 that was launched by the Ministry of MSME?
A) MSME Innovative Scheme is a combination of three existing sub-schemes viz. incubation,
design intervention, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for MSMEs.
B) MSME Idea Hackathon to invite ideas from MSMEs, innovators and students through
host institutes from March 10 to March 24, 2022.
C) Under the MSME Idea Hackathon financial assistance up-to maximum of Rs. 15 lakh per
approved idea will be provided to the Host Institute.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only B
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Explanation:
MSME Innovative Scheme is a combination of three existing sub-schemes viz. incubation, design
intervention, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for MSMEs.
• Financial Assistance: Rs 5 lakh for Foreign Patent, Rs. 1.00 lakh Domestic Patent, Rs. 2.00
lakh for GI Registration, Rs. 15,000/- for Design Registration, Rs.10,000/- for Trademark
in the form of reimbursement.
i. MSME Idea Hackathon to invite ideas from MSMEs, innovators and students through host
institutes from March 10 to March 24, 2022.
ii. Under the MSME Idea Hackathon financial assistance up-to maximum of Rs. 15 lakh per
approved idea will be provided to Host Institute.
49. In March 2022, Indian Government set up a society named Power Foundation under the
Ministry of Power which will act as the top policy advocacy arm for the power and allied
sectors.
The society will be chaired by whom?
1) Nand Lal Sharma
2) Gurdeep Singh
3) Sanjiv Nandan Sahai
4) Abhay Kumar Singh
5) RK Singh
Answer- 5) RK Singh
Explanation:
The government has set up a society, Power Foundation under the Ministry of Power which will
act as the top policy advocacy arm for the power and allied sectors under the chairmanship of RK
Singh.
i. India is estimated to have an aggregate potential of more than 1,636 gigawatts (GW) renewable
energy.
ii. India acquires one of the world’s largest RE programmes, with a target of 175 gigawatts (GW)
of installed RE capacity by 2022.
iii. The society is set up by Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) such as NTPC Powergrid,
REC limited, PFC, NHPC limited, THDC, NEEPCO limited and SJVN Limited.
50. As per the SKOCH Governance Report Card for 2021, __________ retained its top position
for the 2nd consecutive year under star state category.
1) Gujarat
2) Karnataka
3) West Bengal
4) Telangana
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 5) Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation:
The SKOCH Group, a delhi-based think tank released the SKOCH Governance Report Card for
2021, in New Delhi ranking the states according to their performance in various projects at state,
district and municipal level.
Andhra Pradesh has retained its top position for the 2nd consecutive year and secured 1st in star
state category whereas Telangana has shown good improvement by securing 6th position and
entered into performer state category.
51. In which place India’s Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center (Virtual SGKC) and
Innovation Park was launched by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy and Ministry of
Power?
1) Manesar, Haryana
2) Amritsar, Punjab
3) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
4) Belagavi, Karnataka
Answer- 1) Manesar, Haryana
Explanation:
As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Programme, Union Minister Raj Kumar Singh, Ministry of
New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), and Minister of State (MoS) Krishan Pal Gurjar, Ministry of
Power (MOP) virtually launched the India’s Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center (Virtual SGKC)
and Innovation Park within the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)/POWERGRID
centre in Manesar (Haryana).
Developers:
• It has been conceptualized and developed by the POWERGRID with support from the
MOP, and National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) for demonstration and advancement of
frontier smart grid technologies.
• The technical assistance is provided by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID).
52. Which institute recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with Bureau of Indian Standards
(BIS) to establish the first ‘BIS Standardization Chair Professor’?
1) IIT-Madras
2) IIT-Delhi
3) IIT-Kanpur
4) IIT-Roorkee
5) IIT-Kharagpur
Answer- 4) IIT-Roorkee
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT-R) signs an MoU with the Bureau of Indian Standards
(BIS). The agreement establishes the BIS Chair Professor in the field of Standardization and
Conformity Assessment.
i. This is the first Standardization Chair of BIS in an educational institution and will also provide
financial support to IIT-R.
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About Bureau of Indian Standards:

It is a statutory body established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Director
General-Pramod Kumar Tiwari
Founded- 1986
Headquarter- New Delhi
53. Name the Division of Eastern Railway that commissioned the 1st ‘Gati Shakti
Multimodal Cargo Terminal’ (GCT) in March 2022.
1) Howrah
2) Asansol
3) Sealdah
4) Hubballi
5) Malda
Answer- 2) Asansol
Explanation:
Under the Prime Minister’s GatiShakti initiative,and the Ministry of Railways policy on ‘Gati Shakti
Multimodal Cargo Terminal’ (GCT) , the Asansol Division of Eastern Railway commissioned
private siding of Maithan Power at Thaparnagar, Jharkhand.
i. This is the first such GCT commissioned by Indian Railways since publication of GCT policy in
December 2021.
54. Which organization recently (in March’22) partnered with KidEx to leverage the
"IKIGAI" platform to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among school students?
1) Digital India
2) AIM-NITI Aayog
3) National Development Council
4) Skill India Mission
5) National Integration Council
Answer- 2) AIM-NITI Aayog
Explanation:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), an initiative under NITI Aayog, has partnered with KidEx Venture
Private Limited (KidEx) to leverage KidEx’s IKIGAI, a technology platform to host AIM’s flagship
programs like “Tinkerpreneur”, “ATL Marathon” and other similar Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL)
related challenges.
i. The programs will be available to more than 1 Crore school students on the AIM network across
India.
55. Which organization recently (in March’22) selected 150 school students for the “YUva
VIgyani KAryakram” (YUVIKA) programme?
1) DRDO
2) NITI Aayog
3) AICTE
4) ISRO
5) NCERT
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Answer- 4) ISRO
Explanation:
A special programme for school students “YUva VIgyani KAryakram” (YUVIKA) or “Young
Scientist Programme” is organized by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It will
provide basic knowledge related to space technology, space science and space applications to
young students, especially rural areas students.
i. Under the YUVIKA-2022 residential programme, 150 students who are studying in Class IX as
on March 1, 2022 will get selected across India from different schools. ISRO outlined the
programme to “catch them young”.
56. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the MV Lal Bahadur Shastri
Ship (as of March’22)?
A) MV Lal Bahadur Shastri reached Pandu, Assam by carrying a total of 200 MT of
foodgrains for the Food Corporation of India (FCI).
B) The ship set sail from Patna on National Waterway-1 (river Yamuna) passing through
Indo Bangladesh Protocol (IBP) Route and NW-2 (river Indus).
C) The Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWTT) signed between India &
Bangladesh enables the transportation of cargo service.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
MV Lal Bahadur Shastri reached Pandu, Assam by carrying a total of 200 MT of foodgrains for the
Food Corporation of India (FCI).
i. The ship set sail from Patna on National Waterway-1 (river Ganga) passing through Indo
Bangladesh Protocol (IBP) Route and NW-2 (river Brahmaputra).
ii. The Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWTT) signed between India & Bangladesh
enables the transportation of cargo service.
57. In March 2022, _________ became World’s first linear alkylbenzene (LAB) manufacturing
company to receive the BIS certification from the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
1) Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd
2) Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd
3) Solar Industries India
4) Pidilite Industries Ltd
5) Tata chemicals Ltd
Answer- 2) Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd
Explanation:
Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd. (TPL) became World’s first linear alkylbenzene (LAB)
manufacturing company to receive the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification from the
Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
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i. The certificate is in line with the requirements of the Linear Alkyl Benzene (Quality Control)
Order, 2021.
ii. With the BIS certification (BIS 12795:2020), TPL became the only authorized seller of LAB in
the Indian market.
58. Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah addressed the _______ Foundation Day
celebrations of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on __________.
1) 35th; 12th March 2022
2) 37th; 11th March 2022
3) 38th; 13th March 2022
4) 37th; 9th March 2022
5) 38th; 12th March 2022
Answer- 2) 37th; 11th March 2022
Explanation:
On 11th March 2022, Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs addressed the 37th
Foundation Day (Raising Day) celebrations of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) as the
chief guest in New Delhi, Delhi. He is the first Union Home Minister to attend a Foundation Day
function of the NCRB.
i. NCRB was set up in 1986 based on the recommendations of the Tandon Committee, National
Police Commission (1977-1981) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)’s Taskforce (1985) it
was established through MHA Resolution dated 11th March 1986.
ii. He also stated that the target of the second phase of the Inter-operable Criminal Justice System
(ICJS) has been set by the Government of India, with an expenditure of about Rs. 3,500 crore by
the year 2026.
59. How many major platforms were introduced by the Government of India for design and
development in the defence sector?
1) 20
2) 12
3) 18
4) 10
5) 26
Answer- 3) 18
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has introduced 18 major platforms led by the industry for design
and development in the defence sector. The project focuses on ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’.
These 18 platforms have been classified into the following categories:
• Make-I category
• Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Model category
• Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)
• Make-II category
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60. As per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5, _______ became the top state in the
list of full immunization with 90.5 per cent coverage under Mission Indradhanush.
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5, Odisha became the top state in the list
of full immunization in India with 90.5 per cent coverage under Mission Indradhanush.
i. Intensified Mission Indradhanush 4.0 (IMI) was rolled out on 7 March 2022, in Odisha to
provide preventive health care for mothers and children and for boosting full immunization
coverage.
61. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Andhra Pradesh’s Budget
for 2022-23 presented in March 2022?
A) The Finance Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Buggana Rajendranath presented the Budget
for 2022-23 with a proposed expenditure of Rs 2.56 lakh crore
B) Kurasala Kannababu, AP’s Agriculture Minister presented the State’s Agriculture Budget
for 2022-23 with an outlay of Rs 43,052.78 crore.
C) The government also proposed to create a Rs 350 crore Special Development Package
Fund, placing Rs 2 crore at the disposal of each MLA.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Finance Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Buggana Rajendranath presented the Budget for 2022-
23 with a proposed expenditure of Rs 2.56 lakh crore
i. Kurasala Kannababu, AP’s Agriculture Minister presented the State’s Agriculture Budget for
2022-23 with an outlay of Rs 43,052.78 crore.
ii. The government also proposed to create a Rs 350 crore Special Development Package Fund,
placing Rs 2 crore at the disposal of each MLA.
62. In March 2022, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri ‘India Water
Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge’ under which of the following schemes?
1) Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin
2) Swajal Scheme
3) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0
4) Jal Jeevan Mission
5) National Mission for Clean Ganga
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Answer- 3) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0
Explanation:
Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri, has launched the ‘India Water
Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge’ on the MyGov platform, to address challenges in the urban
water sector, under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 at
the India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Conclave, held in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The Cabinet has approved a Technology Sub-Mission under AMRUT 2.0 to involve startups as
‘Technology Partner’. This promising initiative will help resolve urban water problems in India.
63. In March 2022, ________ became the first city in South Asia to set a target of "zero out
carbon emissions by 2050".
1) Mumbai, India
2) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3) Bangkok, Thailand
4) Jakarta, Indonesia
5) Hanoi, Vietnam
Answer- 1) Mumbai, India
Explanation:
Mumbai, Maharashtra (India) announced its detailed framework to ‘zero out carbon emissions
by 2050’ and became the first city in South Asia to set such a target.
i. Mumbai’s target is 20 years ahead of India’s target to reach net zero emissions by 2070.
ii. Targets also include a 30 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and
44 per cent reduction by 2040.
64. In which city the Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti (AVB) organization will establish “India’s first
World Peace Center”?
1) New Delhi, Delhi
2) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) Gurugram, Haryana
Answer- 5) Gurugram, Haryana
Explanation:
Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti (AVB) organization will establish India’s first World Peace Center in
Gurugram, Haryana. The Center will work for the establishment of peace and harmony in the
world.
i. The land for the construction of the World Peace Center (WPC) was allocated by the Haryana
Government to the organization. The Construction work of about 25000 square feet will be
completed in two years.
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65. Which of the following points are correct with respect to Kerala's budget presented in
March’22?
1) The Finance Minister of Kerala, KN Balagopal, presented the Kerala state budget 2022-23 & it is
Kerala’s first paperless budget.
2) Rs 1,000 crore was proposed for acquiring land for the development of various IT parks.
3) A total of Rs 200 crore has been earmarked through the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund
Board (KIIFB) to provide Rs 20 crore each to 10 universities.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Finance Minister of Kerala, KN Balagopal, presented the Kerala state budget 2022-23 & it is
Kerala’s first paperless budget.
i. Rs 1,000 crore was proposed for acquiring land for the development of various IT parks and Rs
1,000 crore has been earmarked for setting up four science parks in the state.
ii. A total of Rs 200 crore has been earmarked through the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund
Board (KIIFB) to provide Rs 20 crore each to 10 universities.
iii. Agriculture: With a total outlay of Rs 881.96 crore, the agriculture sector has also received
major support in the budget. Rs 500 crore will be set apart for rubber subsidy.
66. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the West Bengal budget
presented in March’22?
A) Finance Minister of West Bengal, Chandrima Bhattacharya presented a budget of Rs
3.21-lakh crore for the Financial Year (FY) 2022-23.
B) The budget also proposes an exemption from the registration fees and road taxes for
two years for battery-operated and CNG vehicles, both two and four-wheelers.
C) Exempting rural employment cess under the West Bengal Rural Employment and
Production Act 1976 and waiving agricultural income tax for the year 2022-23 for Tea
Industry.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A
3) Only B
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Explanation:
Finance Minister of West Bengal, Chandrima Bhattacharya presented a budget of Rs 3.21-lakh
crore for the Financial Year (FY) 2022-23.
i. The budget also proposes an exemption from the registration fee and road taxes for two years
for battery-operated and CNG vehicles both two and four-wheelers.
ii. Exempting rural employment cess under the West Bengal Rural Employment and Production
Act 1976 and waiving agricultural income tax for the year 2022-23 for Tea Industry.
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67. In March 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the
Ministry of Jal Shakti released Detailed Project Report (DPR) on the Rejuvenation of 13
Major Rivers through Forestry Interventions.
Which of the following river is not in the Detailed Project Report (DPR)?
1) Brahmaputra River
2) Yamuna River
3) Krishna River
4) Ganga River
5) Jhelum River
Answer- 4) Ganga River
Explanation:
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Jal Shakti under the
Government of India (GoI) aimed to create a Detailed Project Report (DPR) on the Rejuvenation of
13 Major Rivers through Forestry Interventions to contribute towards the livelihood of terrestrial
and aquatic biota.
i. The following 13 rivers are Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Luni,
Narmada, Godavari, Mahanadi, Krishna, and Cauvery.
ii. The DPRs were funded by National Afforestation & Eco-development Board, MoEF&CC and it is
prepared by Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education(ICFRE), Dehradun.
68. Which state government’s IT ministry recently (in March ’22) launched India’s 1st ever
digital water databank, "AQVERIUM"?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Telangana
4) Kerala
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
The Information Technology (IT) Minister of Karnataka, Chikkakalya Narayanappa Ashwath
Narayan (C N Ashwath Narayan) launched India’s 1st ever digital water databank ‘AQVERIUM’
in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
i. AQVERIUM is an initiative of the Bengaluru-headquartered Digital Startup – AquaKraft Digital
Ventures Pvt Ltd, a newly formed subsidiary of AquaKraft Projects Private Limited , the flagship
company of AquaKraft Group Ventures.
ii. AquaKraft Group Ventures is offering a unique social franchising model to create ‘water
entrepreneurs’ with an objective to make India ‘Water Positive’ by 2030.
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69. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Maharashtra budget
presented by the Deputy CM of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar in March 2022?
A) Maharashtra state presented the budget for 2022-23 reflecting the state’s aspirations to
become the first Indian state to have a $1-trillion economy.
B) The state budget also proposed an outlay of Rs 1,15,215 crore for Panchasutri (Five-
Point Programme).
C) The state government will set up a high-tech ‘Indrayani Medicity’ on 300 acres in the
Pune district to provide all kinds of specialised treatment under one roof.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A
Explanation:
Maharashtra state presented the budget for 2022-23 reflecting the state’s aspirations to become
the first Indian state to have a $1-trillion economy.
i. The state budget also proposed an outlay of Rs 1,15,215 crore for Panchasutri (Five-Point
Programme).
ii. The state government will set up a high-tech ‘Indrayani Medicity’ on 300 acres in the Pune
district to provide all kinds of specialised treatment under one roof.
iii. The Maharashtra government also reduces VAT (Value Added Tax) on CNG (Compressed
Natural Gas) from 13.5% to 3%.
iv. Maharashtra also has become the 1st state in the country to formulate an agricultural export
policy.
70. In March 2022, MV Ram Prasad Bismil, the longest vessel to set sail on the _____________
river, completed its pilot run of heavy cargo movement from Haldia Dock, West Bengal, and
reached Pandu Port, Assam.
1) Barak
2) Kosi
3) Jamuna
4) Brahmaputra
5) Ganga
Answer- 4) Brahmaputra
Explanation:
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has attained a landmark achievement by sailing
the Motor Vessel (MV) Ram Prasad Bismil, the longest vessel ever to sail on the river
Brahmaputra.
i. The pilot run of this 90-meter-long heavy cargo movement, which started off from Haldia Dock,
Kolkata, West Bengal, has reached Pandu Port, Guwahati, Assam, upon successful completion.
ii. The vessel was flagged off by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (PSW),
Sarbananda Sonowal, along with two barges – DB Kalpana Chawla and DB APJ Abdul Kalam -from
the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Haldia on February 16, 2022.
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iii. This pilot run embarks on the commencement of barging operations from Kolkata to Guwahati
via the Indo Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBPR).
71. In which institute India’s 1st Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Technology Park
(ARTPARK) was launched?
1) IIT-Kanpur
2) IIT-Delhi
3) IISc-Bengaluru
4) IIT-Kharagpur
5) IIT-Madras
Answer- 3) IISc-Bengaluru
Explanation:
India’s first Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Technology Park (ARTPARK) for creating a better
world through an inclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Robotics revolution has been
inaugurated at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, Karnataka.
i. It was launched by the Government of Karnataka’s Minister for Information, Biotechnology, and
Science and Technology, Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan.
ii. It is a joint initiative of IISc Bengaluru and AI Foundry, Bengaluru in a public-private
collaborative model to promote technology innovations in the field of AI & Robotics.
iii. ARTPARK is a one-of-its kind, a not-for-profit foundation with a total seed capital of 230
crores, which is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and
Technology, Government of India and the Government of Karnataka.
72. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Jammu and Kashmir
Budget presented in March 2022?
A) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented a Rs 1.42 lakh crore budget for the UT
of Jammu and Kashmir for the year 2022-23 in the Lok Sabha
B) She also presented supplementary Demands for Grants, and Demands for Excess Grants
totaling Rs 18,860.32 crore for J&K.
C) Under the Integrated Sheep Development Scheme (ISDS) around 1200 sheep/goat units
are to be established to create employment opportunities.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented a Rs 1.42 lakh crore budget for the UT of Jammu
and Kashmir for the year 2022-23 in the Lok Sabha
i. She also presented supplementary Demands for Grants, and Demands for Excess Grants totaling
Rs 18,860.32 crore for J&K.
ii. Under the Integrated Sheep Development Scheme (ISDS) around 1200 sheep/goat units are to
be established to create employment opportunities.
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73. Name the state government that recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with Welspun
One Logistics Parks (WOLP) to invest Rs.1500 crores and set up a warehousing facility.
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Haryana
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 4) Haryana
Explanation:
Welspun One Logistics Parks (WOLP) and Government of Haryana signed an MoU for the
development of large scale warehousing facilities in Haryana, WOLP will invest Rs.1500 Crores.
i. Welspun Group will invest under the integrated fund Rs 1,500 crores in Haryana for the
warehousing infrastructure and development.
About Haryana:
Governor- Bandaru Dattatreya
Dance- Khoria Dance,Holi Dance
Ramsar site- Sultanpur National Park and Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary
74. In March 2022, Indian Railways prepared the National Rail Plan (NRP) for India for the
development of a futuristic railway system by _______.
1) 2025
2) 2030
3) 2024
4) 2028
5) 2026
Answer- 2) 2030
Explanation:
For the development of a futuristic railway system by 2030, the Indian Railways has come up with
the ‘National Rail Plan (NRP) for India-2030’. The information for the same was provided by
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Railways in a written reply to a question in Lok
Sabha.
Objectives behind NRP:
i. To formulate strategies based on both operational capacities and commercial policy initiatives
to increase the modal share of the Railways in freight to 45%.
ii. To create capacity ahead of demand, which in turn would also cater to future growth in demand
right up to 2050.
75. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways recently (in March’22) launched India’s 1st
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) named “Toyota Mirai” in New Delhi?
The FCEV was powered by _________.
1) Hydrogen
2) Sodium
3) Sulfur
4) Carbon Monoxide
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5) Nitrogen
Answer- 1) Hydrogen
Explanation:
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated the world’s
most advanced technology-developed Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Toyota
Mirai at New Delhi, India. Toyota Mirai is India’s first Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), which is
completely powered by Hydrogen.
i. This launch is a pilot project taking place in Delhi by Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd (TKM) and
International Center for Automotive Technology (ICAT).
ii. In Japanese, the word ‘Mirai’ means ‘future’. Toyota Mirai was launched in 2014 and was one of
the world’s first hydrogen fuel EV.
iii. The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) will be supplying Hydrogen for this vehicle.
76. Which railway station became the 1st station in the East Coast to implement "One
Nation, One Product"?
1) Kharagpur Railway Station
2) Cuttack Railway Station
3) Rayagada Railway Station
4) Howrah Railway Station
5) Visakhapatnam Railway Station
Answer- 5) Visakhapatnam Railway Station
Explanation:
Visakhapatnam Railway Station, Andhra Pradesh (AP) is set to implement the ‘One Nation,
One Product’ concept of the Government of India on a pilot basis for 15 days. This will become
the first railway station in the East Coast railway to implement ‘One Nation, One Product’.
i. ‘One station One product’ concept, based on the successful ‘One District, One Product’ scheme,
was announced by the government of India while presenting the budget for 2022-23.
ii. The Etikoppaka toys and handicraft products (Lacquer ware Toys) traditionally known as
Etikoppaka Bommalu, from the Etikoppaka village will be sold at the Visakhapatnam Railway
Station.
77. As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey released by the National Statistical Office
(NSO) in March 2022, India’s urban unemployment rate is projected to _____ in the April-
June quarter of 2021.
1) 11.5%
2) 14.3%
3) 12.6%
4) 10.2%
5) 9.3%
Answer- 3) 12.6%
Explanation:
As per the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the National Statistical Office
(NSO), India’s urban unemployment rate (persons of age 15 years and above) has jumped to
12.6% in April-June quarter of 2021, when compared to 9.3% in the January-March 2021.
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i. The present quarterly bulletin is the eleventh in the series for the quarter April- June 2021.
ii. At the all-India level, in the urban areas, a total number of 5,619 First-Stage Sampling Units
(FSUs) have been surveyed during the quarter April – June 2021.
iii. UR percentage of male and female for April-June 2021 was 12.2% and 14.3% respectively.
78. Name the festival of spring which was celebrated in West Bengal in March 2022.
1) Vasant Navratri
2) Kawant Gher
3) Dol Utsav
4) Sarhul
5) Shigmo
Answer- 3) Dol Utsav
Explanation:
West Bengal celebrated the ‘Dol Utsav’ or ‘Dol Jatra’, the festival of colors, marking the onset of
spring season.
i. The festival is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha and celebrated on the full moon day. It also
marks the last festival of the year as per the Bengali calendar.
ii. In Eastern region of India, the festival of spring is celebrated as Dol Jatra, Dol Purnima, Dol
Utsav and Basanta Utsav.
79. Which company recently (in March’22) has become India’s largest coal-producing
company by producing more than 157 million tonnes of coal in 2021-22?
1) Eastern Coalfields Ltd
2) Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd
3) Bharat Coking Coal Ltd
4) Northern Coalfield Ltd
5) Central Coalfields Ltd
Answer- 2) Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd
Explanation:
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has become India’s
largest coal-producing company by producing more than 157 million tonnes of coal in the
financial year 2021-22.
i. MCL has produced 7.62 lakh tonnes of dry fuel, the highest production in a day during the
current financial year (2021-22).
80. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Assam Budget that was
A) The 1st Women Finance Minister of Assam “Ajanta Neog” presented Assam’s Rs 600.36
crore deficit budget for 202-23.
B) The budget has proposed to build 500 km of all-weather roads over river embankments
with an approximate outlay of Rs 1107.78 crore.
C) The budget relaxed tax on green leaves of tea for a period of 3 years from 1st January
2022 & also reduced the 1% VAT on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for aircraft.
1) All A, B & C
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2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
The 1st Women Finance Minister of Assam “Ajanta Neog” presented Assam’s Rs 600.36 crore
deficit budget for 2022-23.
i. The budget has proposed to build 500 km of all-weather roads over river embankments with
an approximate outlay of Rs 1107.78 crore.
ii. The budget relaxed tax on green leaves of tea for a period of 3 years from 1st January 2022 &
also reduced the 1% VAT on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for aircraft.
iii. 4 new schemes for construction of the road have been announced that include Path
Nobikaran Achani, Unnoti Pakipath Nirman Achani, Pakipath Nirman Achani, and Mothauri
Pokikaran Achani.
81. Which ministry recently (in March’22) released India's Arctic policy named ‘India and
the Arctic: building a partnership for sustainable development’ in New Delhi?
1) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
2) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
4) Ministry of Science & Technology
5) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Answer- 5) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Explanation:
Union Minister of State (MoS) for Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh released India’s Arctic policy
titled ‘India and the Arctic: building a partnership for sustainable development’ in New Delhi.
India is one of 13 nations holding Observer status in the Arctic Council.
Thirteen Non-arctic States have been approved as Observers to the Arctic Council. They are
France, Germany, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, China, Poland, India, Republic of Korea, Spain,
Switzerland, United Kingdom and Singapore.
82. In March 2022, Lok Sabha Speaker “Om Birla” addressed the valedictory function of the
3rd edition of the National Youth Parliament Festival (NYPF) –2022 in New Delhi, Delhi.
What is the theme of 3rd NYPF 2022?
1) It's all in the mind
2) Saksham Yuva - Shashakt Yuva
3) YUVAAH – Utsah Naye Bharat Ka
4) Be the voice of New India and find solutions and contribute to Policy
5) Sabse Pehle Bharat
Answer- 4) Be the voice of New India and find solutions and contribute to Policy
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Explanation:
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the valedictory function of the 3rd edition of National
Youth Parliament Festival(NYPF) –2022, held from 10th March to 11th March 2022, at the Central
Hall of Parliament, New Delhi, Delhi.
The theme of the 3rd NYPF is “be the voice of New India and find solutions and contribute to
Policy’.
83. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Tamil Nadu (TN) budget
A) The Finance Minister of TN, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan presented the budget for FY 2022-23
which highlights the state’s revenue deficit was to decrease by over Rs. 7,000 crore in
2022-2023.
B) The state government provides a monthly incentive of Rs 500 for college education of
boys & girl students who studied classes from 9th to 12th in government schools.
C) The Government has also allocated Rs 5,157.56 crore to provide free electricity to all
farmers across the state.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Finance Minister of TN, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan presented the budget for FY 2022-23 which
highlights the state’s revenue deficit was to decrease by over Rs. 7,000 crore in 2022-2023.
i. The state government provides a monthly incentive of Rs 1000 for college education of girl
students who studied classes from 6 to 12 in government schools.
ii. The Government has also allocated Rs 5,157.56 crore to provide free electricity to all farmers
across the state.
84. In March 2022, the National Capital Regional Transport Corporation (NCRTC) launched
India’s 1st Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) train for Delhi to ________ corridor.
1) Ahmedabad
2) Varanasi
3) Kolkata
4) Amritsar
5) Meerut
Answer- 5) Meerut
Explanation:
The National Capital Regional Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has recently brought to light
India’s first rapid rail along the Delhi to Meerut corridor.
This Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) train covers the entire 82 km (approx.) Delhi-
Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS route, will have 25 stations in total, including two depots at Duhai and
Modipuram of Uttar Pradesh and one stabling yard at Jangpura, New Delhi.
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85. In March 2022, the Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the
continuation of the National AIDS & STDs Control Programme (NACP) from 1st April, 2021
to ________ with an outlay of Rs. 15,471.94 crore.
1) 31st March, 2024
2) 30th June, 2023
3) 31st March, 2026
4) 30th August, 2025
5) 30th April, 2026
Answer- 3) 31st March, 2026
Explanation:
Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has
given its approval for the continuation of National AIDS (Acquired Immuno Deficiency
Syndrome) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Control Programme (NACP) for 5 years
from 1 April, 2021 to 31 March, 2026 with an outlay of Rs. 15,471.94 crore by approving
phase-V of the programme.
i. The Phase-IV (Extension) of National AIDS and STD Control Programme (NACP) was concluded
on 31 March, 2021.
86. The Narasingapettai Nagaswaram, a classical wind music instrument, recently (in
March’22) got the GI Tag under the category of musical instruments.
“Narasingapettai Nagaswaram” belongs to which state?
1) Telangana
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Kerala
4) Karnataka
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Narasingapettai Nagaswaram, a classical wind music instrument, handcrafted in
Narasingapettai Village in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu (TN) got the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
under the category of musical instruments of class 15 from Geographical Indications Registry.
Narasingapettai Nagaswaram instrument:
• Narasingapettai Nagaswaram is a classical wind instrument.It has a length of 2.5 feet.
• A major portion of the ‘Narasingapettai Nagaswaram’ is made from the Water Resistance
Tree aacha (Hardwickia binata).Wood used to craft the Nagaswaram is atleast 100 year
old.
• Reeds are made from the leaves of the locally grown plant called ‘Naanal’.
• The instrument has a cylindrical body that flares out into a bell shape at the bottom, that
provides the Nagaswaram with its characteristic volume and captivating tone. It is a
double-reed wind instrument with a large flaring bell.
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87. _________ has become the 1st state in India to introduce carbon-neutral framing methods
for better soil health.
1) Jharkhand
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Punjab
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala became the first state in India to introduce carbon-neutral agricultural practices in select
locations for better soil health.
About Carbon-Neutral Farming:
Carbon-neutral farming is the technique of decreasing carbon emissions and aid carbon storage in
the soil, through techniques such as Integrated farming methods, Crop rotation, Fertigation,
Precision Farming methods, Shifting how the soil is irrigated, and restricting the haphazard use of
Fertiliser application.
88. In which power plant of NTPC the India government is set to launch its 1st 50 KW Green
Hydrogen Microgrid Project using electrolyser?
1) Simhadri Power Plant (Andhra Pradesh)
2) Vindhyachal Power Plant (Madhya Pradesh)
3) Kahalgaon Power Plant (Bihar)
4) Singrauli Power Plant (Uttar Pradesh)
5) Tanda Power Plant (Uttar Pradesh)
Answer- 1) Simhadri Power Plant (Andhra Pradesh)
Explanation:
India to launch its first 50 Kilowatt (KW) green hydrogen microgrid- based energy storage project
using electrolyser at National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Simhadri plant near
Visakhapatnam,Andhra Pradesh.
The Standalone Fuel-Cell based project produces hydrogen using electrolyser to Bloom Energy
India Private Limited-Bengaluru at NTPC Simhadri.
National Thermal Power Corporation – Simhadri (NTPC) Rail Neer Plant project:
The NTPC’s Rail Neer bottling Plant project is the first of its kind between Indian Railway Catering
and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and NTPC Simhadri, it aims at producing 120 tons of
demineralised water from seawater per-day.
89. In which place the Indian Army’s Military Engineering Services (MES) recently (in
March’22) constructed its 1st of its kind 3D Printed House?
1) Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
3) Golaghat, Assam
4) West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
5) Gangtok, Sikkim
Answer- 2) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
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Explanation:
Indian Army’s Military Engineering Services (MES) has constructed 2 houses within 3 weeks using
3D Rapid Construction Technology, the 1st of its kind structures in India, in South-Western Air
Command in Gandhinagar, Gujarat for Jawans.
i. These efforts aim to provide the growing accommodation requirements of the Indian armed
forces.
ii. The structures were constructed in collaboration with the Chennai based startup Tvasta.
90. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the 2nd India-Australia Virtual
Summit was held between the PM of Narendra Modi and Australian PM Scott John
Morrison?
A) Khanij Bidesh India Ltd, India and Critical Minerals Facilitation Office (CMFO), Australia
was signed an MoU to establish a framework for joint investments in Australian projects.
B) MoU between Prasar Bharati, India & Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), Australia
signed for cooperation, co-production and joint broadcasting of programmes.
C) Matching funds as Australia of the amount of AUD 10 million for Pacific Island Countries
under Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS) and International Solar Alliance
(ISA).
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Khanij Bidesh India Ltd, India and Critical Minerals Facilitation Office (CMFO), Australia was
signed an MoU to establish a framework for joint investments in Australian projects.
i. MoU between Prasar Bharati, India & Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), Australia signed for
cooperation, co-production and joint broadcasting of programmes.
ii. Matching funds as Australia of the amount of AUD 10 million for Pacific Island Countries under
Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS) and International Solar Alliance (ISA).
91. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the recent (in March’22)
military acquisitions by the ministry of defence?
1) The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital
acquisition proposals of armed forces worth INR 8,357 crore.
2) The approved proposals include procurement of night sight (image intensifier), light vehicles
GS 4X4, air defence fire control radar (light) and GSAT-7B satellite.
3) The simplified iDEX Procurement has been introduced and AoN to procurement timelines have
been reduced from 5 years to 2 months.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
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Explanation:
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital
acquisition proposals of armed forces worth INR 8,357 crore.
i. The approved proposals include procurement of night sight (image intensifier), light vehicles GS
4X4, air defence fire control radar (light) and GSAT-7B satellite.
ii. The simplified iDEX Procurement has been introduced and AoN to procurement timelines have
been reduced from 2+ years to 5 months.
92. In March 2022, ______ became the First State to go Paperless assembly proceeding under
National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Nagaland
3) Manipur
4) Mizoram
5) Assam
Answer- 2) Nagaland
Explanation:
The North Eastern state of Nagaland became the first legislative state assembly in India to
implement paperless proceedings under National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).
i. The NeVA initiative encourages paperless operations and reflects the government’s commitment
towards Ashta Lakshmi.
About National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA):
i. National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) Is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme by Ministry of
Parliamentary Affairs with the funding ratio of 90 : 10 by Centre and State respectively
ii. NeVA is a neutral, member-centric application deployed on NIC Cloud, MeghRaj which is also
called as “GI Cloud”.
93. As per the 12th Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) by the National Statistical Office
(NSO), Unemployment Rate for persons of age 15 years & above in urban areas declined to
______ in July-September (Q2) 2021 from 13.2% in Q2-2020.
1) 7.9%
2) 9.8%
3) 8.2%
4) 11.5%
5) 10.6%
Answer- 2) 9.8%
Explanation:
In accordance with the 12th Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) by the National Statistical
Office (NSO), Unemployment Rate (UR) for persons of age 15 years and above in urban areas
dipped to 9.8% in July-September (Q2) 2021 from 13.2% in Q2-2020. It was 12.6% in April-June
2021.
UR is defined as the percentage of unemployed persons in the labour force.
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i. UR among females also declined to 11.6% in July-September 2021 from 15.8% a year ago. It was
14.3% in April-June 2021 and among males, the UR also declined to 9.3% in July-September 2021
compared to 12.6% a year ago. It was 12.2% in April-June 2021.
94. Which ministry recently (in March’22) launched the BRICS Vaccine Research &
Development (R&D) Center and Workshop on Vaccine Cooperation?
1) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
2) Ministry of Women and Child Development
3) Ministry of External Affairs
4) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer- 4) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation:
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, launched the BRICS
Vaccine Research & Development (R&D) Center and Workshop on Vaccine Cooperation through a
video-conference in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. India plans to offer its robust vaccine manufacturing industry for developing vaccines for BRICS
(Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) countries and also the world.
ii. India supplies vaccines to more than 150 countries and is home to one of the world’s largest
vaccine manufacturing industries. It also fulfils 65-70% vaccine requirements of the World Health
Organization (WHO).
95. In March 2022, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government finally started a
Geographical Indication (GI) registry for the hand-knotted Kashmiri carpet with a quick
response (QR) code.
In which year the GI Registry granted the GI tag to Kashmiri carpets?
1) 2016
2) 2017
3) 2015
4) 2019
5) 2021
Answer- 1) 2016
Explanation:
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government has finally started a Geographical Indication (GI)
registry for the hand-knotted Kashmiri carpet with a quick response (QR) code which will
certify the genuineness of hand-knotted carpets with info on the manufacturer, weaver, raw
material.
i. The GI Registry of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT),
Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), granted the GI tag to Kashmiri carpets in June 2016.
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96. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Chhattisgarh budget
A) The CM of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel presented the budget of Rs 1,12,603 crore for
the Financial Year (FY) 2022-23.
B) Under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojana the government
will provide an assistance of Rs 7000 per year to the landless agricultural labourers.
C) The state government replaced the National Pension System (NPS) with the old pension
scheme.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A
3) Only B
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Chief Minister (CM) of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel presented the budget of Rs 1,12,603
crore for the Financial Year (FY) 2022-23.
i. Under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojana the government will
provide an assistance of Rs 7000 per year to the landless agricultural labourers which is more
than the Centre’s Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, tribals such as Manjhi, Baiga, Gunia and Pujari
benefitted from the scheme.
ii. The state government replaced the National Pension System (NPS) with the old pension
scheme.
97. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the cabinet approval in March
2022?
A) The Cabinet approved the extension of applicability of the New Investment Policy (NIP)-
2012 for three upcoming units of Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd (HURL) at Gorakhpur,
Sindri and Barauni.
B) The CCEA also approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of raw jute by
Rs 450 to Rs 7,949 per quintal for the 2022-23 season.
C) The Cabinet gave its nod to the Bill for ‘Delhi Municipal Corporation Amendment Act
2022’ to merge 3 municipal corporations in Delhi into a single unified Municipal
Corporation of Delhi.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Cabinet approved the extension of applicability of the New Investment Policy (NIP)-2012 for
three upcoming units of Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd (HURL) at Gorakhpur, Sindri and
Barauni.
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i. The CCEA also approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of raw jute by Rs 250
to Rs 4,750 per quintal for the 2022-23 season to ensure a return of 60.53% over all India
weighted average cost of production.
ii. The Cabinet gave its nod to the Bill for ‘Delhi Municipal Corporation Amendment Act 2022’
to merge 3 municipal corporations in Delhi into a single unified Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
98. In March 2022, _________ became the 1st state to implement a dynamic map for villages to
track land ownership.
1) Karnataka
2) West Bengal
3) Jharkhand
4) Bihar
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Bihar
Explanation:
Bihar as a part of its land reforms initiative, has introduced the concept of dynamic map for
villages, which will get updated every time land ownership changes hands. The move is mainly
aimed to curb the legal disputes regarding land.
i. According to the Bihar government,the state has seen almost 37,000 cases of some land dispute
since February 2021.
ii. The initiative is also in line with the mandate of Bihar Land Mutation Amendment Bill, 2021
which makes mutation of maps mandatory.
About Bihar
Governor: Phagu Chauhan
Capital: Patna
Chief minister: Nitish Kumar
99. Which state’s tourism department recently (in March’22) launched ‘Maya’, a 24×7
working WhatsApp chatbot to provide information & updates related to the tourism
ecosystem?
1) Maharashtra
2) Kerala
3) Gujarat
4) Karnataka
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 2) Kerala
Explanation:
The Tourism Minister of Kerala, P A Mohamed Riyas launched ‘Maya’, a 24×7 working WhatsApp
chatbot to provide information and updates related to the tourism ecosystem in Kerala.
i. It will assist tourists to also know about experience-oriented locations, important spots,
historical places, eco-tourism, arts and culture hubs, festivals, local food, visa information, Covid-
19 protocol, weather update, etc.
ii. To enable the chatbot, tourists have to send a ‘Hi’ to the WhatsApp no: 7510512345 or by
scanning the QR code to access the service.
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100. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Nagaland budget
A) The CM of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio, who also holds the Finance portfolio of Nagaland has
presented the deficit budget of Rs 2212.74 crore for the FY 2022-23.
B) Nagaland government will provide health coverage upto Rs 5 lakh per annum per family
of the state irrespective of their income under Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme.
C) A proposal for a 21 MW hydro power project at Hakchang village in Tuensang district
and a 27 MW thermal power project at Tuli.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
The CM of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio, who also holds the Finance portfolio of Nagaland has presented
the deficit budget of Rs 2212.74 crore for the FY 2022-23.
i. Nagaland government will provide health coverage upto Rs 5 lakh per annum per family of the
state irrespective of their income under Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme.
ii. A proposal for a 21-megawatt (MW) hydro power project at Hakchang village in Tuensang
district and a 27-megawatt (MW thermal power project at Tuli.
101. Which ministry recently (in March’22) launched "Dare2eraD TB," Data-Driven
Research to Eradicate TB?
Answer- 2) Ministry of Science & Technology
Explanation:
On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day (24th March 2022), Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister
of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, launched the Data-Driven Research to
Eradicate TB- “Dare2eraD TB” by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science
& Technology (MoS&T).
i. The program was launched during the “STEP Up to End TB 2022” Summit organised on the
occasion of World TB Day 2022.
About Dare2eraD TB:
The Dare2eraD TB programme will be based on Indian data, and the formation of a Genome
Sequencing Consortium for Whole-Genome Sequencing (WGS) TB surveillance.
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102. In March 2022, the central government extended the timeline to ________ from 5 years
for startups to convert debt investment into equity.
1) 7 years
2) 9 years
3) 6 years
4) 10 years
5) 8 years
Answer- 4) 10 years
Explanation:
The Central Government has extended the timeline for startups to 10 years from 5 years to
convert debt investment in a company into equity shares, from the day when initial convertible
note was issued.
i. This amendment was made during the review of the extent of FDI policy in India by the
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) where the entity announced
various amendments.
103. In which place the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recently (in March’22) set up
India’s 1st ever Sports Authority of India (SAI) National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) to
train athletes in mountain terrain biking & bicycle motocross?
1) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
2) Guwahati, Assam
3) Aizawl, Mizoram
4) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Answer- 1) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with Department of Youth Services and
Sports of Government of Himachal Pradesh, sets up India’s first-ever Sports Authority of India
(SAI) National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) to train athletes in Mountain Terrain Biking (MTB)
and Bicycle Motocross (BMX) in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
i. NCOE is set up with an aim to provide world-class training facilities to Indian cyclists to compete
for the 18 Olympic medals in the disciplines of MTB and BMX.
About Sports Authority of India:
Agency executive – Sandip Pradhan, Indian Revenue Service (IRS).
104. Which organisation recently (in March’22) collaborated with Indo-German

Development Cooperation Project’s Her & Now to end gender based barriers for women
Entrepreneurs?
1) Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
2) AIM, NITI Aayog
3) National Commission for Women
4) Equality Now
5) UN Women
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Answer- 2) AIM, NITI Aayog

Explanation:
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog has announced a collaboration with the Indo-
German Development Cooperation Project “Economic Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs
and Start-ups by Women (Her & Now),” which is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry
for Economic Cooperation and Development
i. It is jointly carried out by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
of Germany & the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MoSDE), Government of
India.
About Atal Innovation Mission (AIM):
Mission Director – Dr. Chintan Vaishnav
Establishment – 2016
105. Name the ministry that recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with Indian Institute of
Entrepreneurship to enhance the impact of the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship
Programme (SVEP).
1) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
5) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati, Assam under the Ministry of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Rural
Development (MoRD).
i. Objective- The MoU was signed to promote entrepreneurship at a local level amongst the rural
youth.
ii. IIE will act as a National Resource Organisation (NRO) for the SVEP and will provide support to
the State Rural Livelihoods Mission (SRLM) for the implementation.
106. How many strategically important Line Replacement Units (LRUs)/ sub-systems
imports were recently (in March’22) banned by the Ministry of Defence to promote self-
reliance in defence manufacturing?
1) 107
2) 98
3) 50
4) 88
5) 90
Answer- 1) 107
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) bans imports of 107 strategically important Line Replacement
Units (LRUs)/sub-systems with the aim to promote self-reliance in defence manufacturing and to
minimise imports by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) under ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’.
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Reason For The Import Ban:

• The idea of self-reliance in defence emerged due to the ongoing war between Ukraine and
Russia, as most of India’s weapons and spares are Russian origin weapons.
• The list includes sub-systems that India imports from Russia for weapons and platforms,
including T-90 and T-72 tanks, BMP-II infantry combat vehicles, warships and
submarines, and anti-tank missiles.
107. In March 2022, NTPC made commercially operational an additional 42.5 MW of power
generation capacity at the Ramagundam floating solar project.
Where is Ramagundam floating solar project located?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Rajasthan
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
NTPC Limited, formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation Limited, has made
commercially operational an additional 42.5 MW of power generation capacity at Ramagundam
floating solar project (largest floating solar plant in the country in a single location) in Telangana.
i. Previously NTPC had commissioned 17.5 MW (Part-I) and 20 MW (Part-II) of the project.
ii. With the successful commissioning of the 3rd part capacity of the Ramagundam project (100
MW capacity), the total capacity of the project has reached 80 MW.
108. In March 2022, _______ became India's first city to get “Steel Slag” road.
1) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
2) Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
3) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
5) Surat, Gujarat
Answer- 5) Surat, Gujarat
Explanation:
The Diamond City of India, Surat in Gujarat became India’s first city to get a road that is made out
of steel waste (1st ever ‘steel slag ’road) at Hazira, Surat .
i. The road was constructed by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India with CSIR India (Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research) & CRRI (Central Road Research Institute) New Delhi along with
the support of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog.
ii. The project will be constructed under the initiative of the Waste to Wealth and Clean India
Campaign and Laid in the Hazira Industrial Area, the road consists of 100% processed steel slag.
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109. Which Indian Navy Ship(INS) was recently (in March’22) recognised as a Centre of
Excellence (CoE) in the field of Marine Engineering by the Ministry of Skill Development
and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)?
1) INS Vikrant
2) INS Vikramaditya
3) INS Chilka
4) INS Shivaji
5) INS Valsura
Answer- 4) INS Shivaji
Explanation:
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has recognised the Indian Navy
Ship(INS) Shivaji as a Centre of Excellence(CoE) in the field of Marine Engineering(ME). INS
Shivaji is an Indian naval station in Lonavla, Maharashtra.
i. Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary MSDE handed over the recognition certificate to Commodore Arvind
Rawal, Commanding Officer, INS Shivaji at MSDE headquarters Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi,
Delhi.
ii. INS Shivaji has three premier institutions viz. Centre of Marine Engineering and Technology
(CMET), Centre of Excellence (CoE) and Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence (NBCD) School.
110. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Delhi budget presented
in March 2022?
A) Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia presented a "Rozgar Budget"
(employment) with an outlay of Rs 75,800 crore for the financial year 2022-23.
B) The size of the 2022-23 budget is 9.86 percent higher than the budget of previous year
2021-22 of Rs 69,000 crore and that was called the ‘Deshbhakti‘ (patriotism) budget.
C) Rs 4,500 crore has been allocated by the government to generate 20 lakh jobs in the next
5 years and Introduce mobile app “Rozgar Bazaar 2.0” which aims to provide one lakh jobs.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia presented a "Rozgar Budget" (employment) with
an outlay of Rs 75,800 crore for the financial year 2022-23.
i. The size of the 2022-23 budget is 9.86 percent higher than the budget of previous year 2021-22
of Rs 69,000 crore and that was called the ‘Deshbhakti‘ (patriotism) budget.
ii. Rs 4,500 crore has been allocated by the government to generate 20 lakh jobs in the next 5
years and Introduce mobile app “Rozgar Bazaar 2.0” which aims to provide one lakh jobs.
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111. Which department recently (in March’22) released 2 reports named Rollout of Small
Cells for 5G Networks by leveraging Street Furniture & Internet of Things (IoT)/
Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Standards for Smart Cities?
1) Technology Development and Innovation Programme
2) Industrial R&D Promotion Programme
3) Department of Telecommunications
4) Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion
5) Department of Science and technology
Answer- 3) Department of Telecommunications
Explanation:
K.Rajaraman, Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of
Communications, has released two reports namely:
• Rollout of Small Cells for 5G Networks by leveraging Street Furniture
• Internet of Things (IoT)/ Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Standards
for Smart Cities.
i. The objective of the report is to achieve a timely, hassle-free rollout of 5G services and the
development of a standardized ecosystem for Smart Cities in India.
ii. These reports have been prepared by the respective divisions of the Telecommunication
Engineering Centre (TEC), DoT, Government of India, with multi-stakeholders’ consultation.
112. UNESCO recently (in March’22) included the Living Root Bridges or Jingkieng Jri to the
tentative list of World heritage sites.
In which state is Jingkieng Jri located?
1) Nagaland
2) Mizoram
3) Tripura
4) Meghalaya
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Meghalaya
Explanation:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) includes
Meghalaya’s “Living Root Bridges or Jingkieng Jri” on a tentative list of World heritage sites. At
present there are about 100 living root bridges around 70 villages of Meghalaya’s subtropical
terrain region.
i. Villagers, (especially Khasi and Jaintia tribal communities) build and maintain these bridges
from the past for more than 600 years.
ii. 2022 Tentative list of UNESCO: The Geoglyphs of Konkan region of Maharashtra, Sri
Veerabhadra Temple and Monolithic Bull (Nandi) at Lepakshi of Andhra Pradesh have made it to
the Tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites in 2022.
113. As of March 2022, India plans to build ________ Nuclear Power Plant in ‘fleet mode’ from
2023.
1) 15
2) 10
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3) 6
4) 8
5) 5
Answer- 2) 10
Explanation:
India is set to put in motion construction of 10 ‘fleet mode’ nuclear reactors over the next three
years. The First Pour of Concrete (FPC) for a 700 MegaWatts (MW) Kaiga Atomic Power Plant,
Karnataka units 5 & 6 are scheduled by 2023.
i. The centre had approved the construction of 10 indigenously developed Pressurized Heavy-
Water Reactors (PHWRs) of 700 MegaWatts (MW) each in June 2017 with a total cost of Rs 1.05
Lakh crore.
About Indian Pressurised Heavy-Water Reactor – 700:
i. The Indian Pressurized Heavy-Water Reactor is designed by the Bhabha Atomic Research
Centre (BARC).
ii. It is a Generation III reactor developed from the earlier CANDU (Canada Deuterium Uranium-
Pressurized Heavy-Water Reactor) based 220 MW and 540 MW designs.
iii. The Indian Pressurized Heavy-Water Reactor has been upgraded to generate electricity
capacity of 700 MW.
114. Name the company that recently (in March’22) collaborated with Indian Air Force
(IAF) to launch an Initiative ‘Fleet Card – Fuel on Move’ to Speed Up IAF Convoy
Movements.
1) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
2) Oil India Ltd
3) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
4) Hindustan Petroleum Ltd
5) Bharat Petroleum Ltd
Answer- 1) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
Explanation:
Indian Air Force (IAF) in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) started an
initiative called ‘Fleet Card – Fuel on Move’ for the management of fuel supply chain and energy
security for IAF.
i. It was launched by the Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of Air Staff at Headquarters
Western Air Command, Subroto Park in New Delhi.
What is ‘Fleet Card – Fuel on Move’:
• The initiative of IAF will provide a paradigm shift to the logistics management of fuel.
• HQ Western Air Command was earmarked as lead agency in the implementation and
execution of this innovative concept of “Fuel on Move”.
115. The minister of Jal Shakti recently (in March’22) launched “Sujalam 2.0 campaign” for
_________ management in New Delhi.
1) Distilled Water
2) Mineral Water
3) Tap Water
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4) Black Water
5) Grey Water
Answer- 5) Grey Water
Explanation:
On the Occasion World Water Day 2022, The Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat launches Sujalam 2.0 campaign for greywater management in a virtual summit
hosted by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) in New Delhi.
i. The objective of the campaign is to manage greywater through people’s participation by
mobilising communities, institutions like panchayats, schools, anganwadi to undertake greywater
management.
ii. Greywater refers to domestic wastewater generated in households or office buildings from
streams without fecal contamination
116. The Ministry of Civil Aviation recently (in March’22) announced that the Indian
Government planned to develop 220 new airports by ________.
1) 2028
2) 2025
3) 2023
4) 2026
5) 2024
Answer- 2) 2025
Explanation:
Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Union Civil Aviation Minister, announced that the Government of India
(GoI) planned to develop as many as 220 new airports by 2025, citing the aviation industry as a
major component of India’s economy.
i. In the following years, cargo flights for perishable food items will be boosted by 30%, with 133
new flights.
ii. The government also intends to build 33 new domestic cargo terminals, 15 new pilot training
schools, more jobs, and a greater focus on the drone sector.
iii. AAI plans to create three new greenfield airports in the country: Hollongi, Hirasar, and
Dholera, as well as 42 brownfield airports.
117. In which place the union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah attended the 83rd
Raising Day parade of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in March 2022?
1) Sikkim
2) Assam
4) Uttarakhand
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
Amit Shah, Union Minister for Home Affairs attended the 83rd Raising Day parade of the Central
Reserve Police Force (CRPF) held at Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir(J&K)
as Chief Guest.
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i. The 83rd CRPF Raising Day was observed on 27th July 2021.
ii. This is the first time that CRPF Raising Day celebrations are conducted outside Delhi.
118. Which state recently (in March’22) signed a pact with Assam to resolve the border
dispute in six places?
1) Mizoram
2) Nagaland
4) West Bengal
5) Meghalaya
Answer- 5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad
Sangma in the presence of Union Home Minister, Amit Shah had signed a pact to resolve the
protracted border dispute in six out of twelve places along the 884.9 Kilometre border between
the two states.
i. The day is called as ‘Historic day’ as it resolves five-decade old border dispute between Assam
and Meghalaya, since the demarcation of Meghalaya from Assam in 1972 also Meghalaya has
issues with the Assam Reorganisation Act, 1971.
ii. The First Phase of settlement covers 36 villages situated in six places (Hahim, Gizang, Tarabari,
Boklapara, Khanapara-Pilingkata, Ratacherra) out of twelve covering an area of 36.79 square
kilometres.
119. Who recently (in March’22) launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain Campaign
2022 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Prahlad Singh Patel
3) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
4) Ram Nath Kovind
5) Amit Shah
Answer- 4) Ram Nath Kovind
Explanation:
Ram Nath Kovind, President of India, launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA:
CTR) campaign – 2022 during the event organised by the National Water Mission, Department of
Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti at Vigyan
Bhawan, New Delhi.
i. President Ram Nath Kovind also felicitated the1st Prize winners of the 3rd National Water
Awards(NWA) 2020.
120. Which of the following companies were recently (in March’22) partnered with Council
of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)-Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) for Eco-
friendly Aviation Fuel?
1) Boeing
2) SpiceJet
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3) HAL
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
SpiceJet, Boeing and Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)-Indian Institute of
Petroleum (IIP) are working together to explore opportunities for the use of Sustainable Aviation
Fuel (SAF) in the Indian aviation industry.
i. The coordination is part of their commitment to support reducing carbon emissions to achieve
environmental goals.
ii. They will work to leverage SAF supply from CSIR-IIP and its production partners and licensees
to help SpiceJet decarbonise its fleet.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. As per the "Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability " by the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), there will be a rise in water level of
The Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra river basins by ______ and _________.
1) 2050 & 2090
2) 2040 & 2100
3) 2025 & 2090
4) 2050 & 2100
5) 2040 & 2110
Answer- 4) 2050 & 2100
Explanation:
As per the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)'s second part of the Sixth
Assessment Report titled, "Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability ", there
will be a rise in the water level of The Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra river basins by 2050 and
2100.
i. The rise in water ‘runoff’ is due to the rise in global warming.
ii. According to the report the run-off could increase 3-27 per cent by mid-century in the following
rivers, 7-12 per cent in the Indus. 10-27 per cent in the Ganga. 3-8 per cent in the Brahmaputra.
ii. The first Assessment report was introduced in 1990, later it was followed by four subsequent
reports that came out in 1995, 2001, 2007, and 2015 for climate change.
2. In February 2022, ________ became the first country to approve the use of the plant-based
COVID-19 vaccine named “Covifenz”.
1) UAE
2) Canada
3) Spain
4) Russia
5) Germany
Answer- 2) Canada
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Explanation:
Covifenz, the world's first plant-based COVID-19 vaccine, has been licenced for adults aged 18 to
64 by Health Canada, the Canadian government's agency responsible for national health policy.
i. Canada has become the first country to approve the use of the plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.
ii. Covifenz was jointly developed by Medicago Inc., a biopharma company owned by Mitsubishi
Chemical and Philip Morris, situated in Quebec City, and GlaxoSmithKline Plc.
3. Which country recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with India for the supply of Urea
and Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizers under a Government to Government (G2G)
arrangement?
1) Maldives
2) Sri Lanka
3) Nepal
4) Bhutan
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 3) Nepal
Explanation:
An MoU has been signed between India and Nepal during a virtual ceremony for long-term
supply of Urea and DAP (Di-ammonium Phosphate) fertilizers from India to Nepal under a
Government to Government (G2G) arrangement.
Signatories:
India– Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Nepal– Dr. Govinda Prasad Sharma, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
Development
4. In March 2022, _________ become World’s First Airlines to Use Solar Aviation fuel.
1) Singapore International Air Lines
2) American Airlines Inc
3) Swiss International Air Lines
4) Emirates Air Lines
5) Austrian Airlines AG
Answer- 3) Swiss International Air Lines
Explanation:
Swiss International Air Lines AG (SWISS or Swiss Air Lines), a part of the Lufthansa Group, has
signed a new strategic collaboration with Switzerland based solar fuels start-up, Synhelion SA
(Synhelion) to use their solar aviation fuel.
i. SWISS is set to become the world’s first airline to use Solar Aviation fuel (“sun-to-liquid” fuel).
ii. Synhelion is set to build the world’s first facility to industrially produce solar fuel in Jülich,
Germany. The plant will become operational from 2022 onwards. SWISS will become the first
customer of solar kerosene in 2023.
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5. The Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) released a special logo (in March’22) to mark 75
years of diplomatic relations with which country?
1) Poland
2) France
3) Russia
4) Germany
5) Netherlands
Answer- 5) Netherlands
Explanation:
Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Marten van den
Berg, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to India released a joint “Special logo” to
mark 75 years of Indo-Netherlands Diplomatic Relations.
• 2022 marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between
India and the Netherlands.
• The Netherlands was one of the first European countries to have bilateral relations with
India. The official relations between India and the Netherlands were established in 1947.
About the logo:
i. The logo features a lotus and a tulip, the national flowers of India and the Netherlands
respectively and has a Chakra in the middle which depicts the bond of friendship between both
countries.
ii. The flag colours of both the countries in the logo enhance the existing connections between the
people of India and the people of the Netherlands.
6. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Fifth session of the United
Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) held on 28th February – 2nd March 2022?
A) The UNEA-5.2 was held with the theme of ‘Strengthening Actions for Nature to Achieve
the Sustainable Development Goals’.
B) 175 nations signed a mandate to end the use of plastic by developing a legally binding
agreement by 2024.
C) Special Session of the UNEA- UNEP@50, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the
creation of the United Nations Environment Programme in 1972.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
The UNEA-5.2 was held with the theme of ‘Strengthening Actions for Nature to Achieve the
Sustainable Development Goals’.
i. 175 nations sign a mandate to end the use of plastic by developing a legally binding agreement
by 2024.
ii. Special Session of the UNEA- UNEP@50, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the creation
of the United Nations Environment Programme in 1972.
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7. In which country the 2022 Mobile World Congress (MWC) was organized by the Global
System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA)?
1) Vienna, Austria
2) Barcelona, Spain
3) New York, USA
4) Paris, France
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 2) Barcelona, Spain
Explanation:
The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has organized the 2022
Mobile World Congress (MWC), which took place in Barcelona, Spain from 28 February to 3
March. The MWC-22 focused on increasing the global connectivity of the 5G network and
economic recovery.
i. Global Mobile Economy Report expects 5G connections globally to reach 1 billion in 2022 by 5G
adoption.
8. Which country recently (in March’22) retained in the grey list of Financial Action Task
Force (FATF) for failing to check money laundering & terror financing since June 2018?
1) Iraq
2) Iran
3) Afghanistan
4) Pakistan
5) UAE
Answer- 4) Pakistan
Explanation:
The global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, Financial Action Task Force
(FATF), retained Pakistan in the grey list and asked the country to work on money laundering
investigations and prosecutions.
i. The decision has been taken after the conclusion of the four-day FATF Plenary from March 1-4,
2022.
ii. The event took place in hybrid mode from Paris, France. FATF also added the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) to its grey watchlist.
iii. Pakistan has been on the grey list of FATF since June 2018 for failing to check money
laundering, and terror financing. It was given a plan of action to complete it by October 2019 but it
fails to comply with the FATF mandates.
9. In March 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a virtual summit of

Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) leaders meeting.
Which country is not a member of the Quad group of nations?
1) France
2) USA
3) Australia
4) India
5) Japan
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Answer- 1) France
Explanation:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has participated in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue
(QUAD) leaders virtual meeting along with President of United States of America (USA) Joseph R
Biden, Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison, and Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida,
which focused on the Indo-Pacific developments.
What is QUAD:
‘Quadrilateral Security Dialogue’ (QSD), the Quad is an informal strategic forum comprising four
nations, namely the United States of America (USA), India, Australia and Japan. The group met
for the first time in 2007 on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
with the primary objective of the Quad is to work for a free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-
Pacific region.
10. India and Sri Lanka recently (in March’22) signed a Joint Venture and Shareholders’
Agreement (JVSHA) to develop a 100 MW Solar Power Plant in __________.
1) Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
2) Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
3) Kandy, Sri Lanka
4) Colombo, Sri Lanka
5) Galle, Sri Lanka
Answer- 2) Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
Explanation:
India and Sri Lanka have signed a Joint Venture and Shareholders’ Agreement (JVSHA) to
develop a 100 megawatt (MW) Solar Power Plant at the eastern port district Trincomalee, Sri
Lanka, which is near the strategic Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
The JVSHA was signed for the Trincomalee Power Company Limited (TPCL), a joint venture
between India’s state-run National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd (NTPC) and the Sri Lanka’s
state-owned Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), for developing a 100 MW Solar Power Plant at
Sampur, Trincomalee.
11. In March 2022, _____________ proclaimed the _______ March of every year as the
‘International Day to Combat Islamophobia’.
1) United Nations General Assembly; 17th
2) UNICEF; 15th
3) United Nations Human Rights Council; 17th
4) United Nations General Assembly; 15th
5) United Nations Human Rights Council; 18th
Answer- 4) United Nations General Assembly; 15th
Explanation:
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution A/RES/76/254 and
proclaimed the 15th March of every year as the ‘International Day to Combat Islamophobia’.
i. The resolution also urges all countries to organise and support “high-visibility events” to
increase awareness about Islamophobia. Islamophobia is the fear of, hatred of, or prejudice
against the religion of Islam or Muslims.
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ii. The resolution was introduced by the Pakistan envoy, Munir Akram (Pakistan’s ambassador),
on behalf of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) under the agenda item Culture of peace.
12. In which country the Multilateral Military exercise Cold Response 2022 was being
conducted by North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)?
1) Finland
2) Norway
3) Iceland
4) Sweden
5) Canada
Answer- 2) Norway
Explanation:
Cold Response 2022, is planned to conduct a Multilateral Military exercise involving Army, Navy
and Air Force from March 14 to April 1, 2022 by North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) at
Norway.
The Cold Response exercise is a bi-annual exercise aimed to test how Norway would manage
allied reinforcements on its soil, in line with Article 5 of NATO‘s charter which requires member
states to come to the aid of another member state under attack.
About North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO):
It is an International military alliance between 30 European and North American countries. The
member countries agree to mutual defence in response to an attack by an external party.
Headquarters – Brussels, Belgium.
Secretary General – Jens Stoltenberg.
GOVT SCHEMES
1. Name the state government that recently (in March’22) launched a skill development
scheme for the students named “Naan Muthalvan- Ulagai Vellum Ilaiya Tamilagam”.
1) Telangana
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Kerala
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu CM Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin (M. K. Stalin) launched a skill development scheme
for the students named “Naan Muthalvan- Ulagai Vellum Ilaiya Tamilagam” which means ‘I am
the first – the youngest Tamil Nadu to conquer the world, at the Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai,
Tamil Nadu.
About Naan Muthalvan:
i. Under this scheme the students will be given modern-day coding and robotics classes while
experts will mentor them on aspects related to physical health and behaviour.
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ii. the scheme aims to improve the educational skills, knowledge, talent, and efficiency of 10 lakh
young people annually.
2. The Indian Government recently (in March’22) approved the continuation of 7 sub-
schemes under ‘Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates’ from 2021-22 to
___________ with a total outlay of Rs.1,452 crore.
1) 2027-28
2) 2026-27
3) 2024-25
4) 2023-24
5) 2025-26
Answer- 5) 2025-26
Explanation:
The Government of India approved the proposal for the continuation of the seven existing sub
schemes under the Umbrella Scheme “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates” for
the period 2021-22 to 2025-26 with a total outlay of Rs.1,452 crore.
i. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) launched these seven schemes at different points of time.
3. In March 2022, the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) extended the deadline for the
Qaumi Waqf Boards Taraqqiati Scheme(QWBTS) from March 2022 to _________.
1) July 2024
2) March 2023
3) January 2025
4) November 2023
5) April 2024
Answer- 4) November 2023
Explanation:
The Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) has extended the deadline for the Qaumi Waqf Boards
Taraqqiati Scheme (QWBTS) (Former Scheme of Computerization of Records & Strengthening of
State Waqf Boards) (geotagging the Waqf properties) from March 2022 to November 2023.
• The Central Waqf Council, New Delhi is the Nodal Agency for implementation of the
Scheme.
Aim of Qaumi Waqf Boards Taraqqiati Scheme:
i. To map the immovable assets under the Waqf boards, to ensure its proper utilization and
monetisation.
ii. It also aims to ensure that the properties are not lost to encroachments and other counter
ownership claims.
4. Name the state that recently (in March’22) announced to implement the ‘Aama Yojna’ for
non-working mothers & ‘Bahini Scheme’ for girl students.
1) Tripura
2) Assam
3) Sikkim
4) Mizoram
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5) Nagaland
Answer- 3) Sikkim
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang has announced that the State Govt. will soon
implement ‘Aama Yojna’, a scheme for helping non-working mothers & ‘Bahini Scheme’
benefitting girl students of the state.
About Aama Yojna:
The scheme aims to inculcate the habit of saving among non-working mothers in the state and
hence the Govt. will provide them Rs. 20,000 each in their bank accounts annually.
About Bahini Scheme:
The aim of this scheme is to reduce the dropout rate of girl students due to lack of
accessibility/availability of Sanitary Napkins & also to ensure menstrual health and hygiene.
5. The Central Government recently (in March’22) approved the continuation of

Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY) till the FY _______ with the total outlay of Rs
3,274.87 crore.
1) 2027-28
2) 2026-27
3) 2024-25
4) 2025-26
5) 2023-24
Answer- 4) 2025-26
Explanation:
The Central Government has approved the continuation of Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana
(SSSY) for Financial Years 2021-22 to 2025-26. The total outlay SSSY is Rs 3,274.87 crore.
i. Under SSSY freedom fighters and their eligible dependents are given a pension and other
financial benefits, till 2025-26.
ii. The proposal for the continuation of the SSSY was received from the Ministry of Home Affairs
(MHA) under Union Minister Amit Shah.
6. Which state government recently (in March’22) launched the ‘Kaushalya Matritva Yojana
to provide financial assistance of Rs 5000 for safe motherhood practices?
1) Karnataka
2) West Bengal
3) Assam
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 4) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Chief Minister (CM) of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel in Raipur launched the ‘Kaushalya
Matritva Yojana’ by handing cheques of Rs 5,000 each to five women beneficiaries for the safe
motherhood practices.
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i. Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs 5000 will be provided to women for bringing up
their second girl child and the entire expenditure of this scheme will be borne by the Chhattisgarh
government.
7. Name the state government that recently (in March’22) announced a ‘Mukhyamantri
Chaa Srami Kalyan Prakalpa’ scheme for tea workers.
1) Tripura
2) Nagaland
3) Mizoram
4) Assam
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 1) Tripura
Explanation:
As a step towards bringing the 7000 tea garden workers of Tripura under social security net, the
Tripura Government has announced a special scheme ‘Mukhyamantri Chaa Srami Kalyan
Prakalpa’, allotting Rs. 85 crores for its implementation.
i. About 75% of the 7000 tea garden workers are women and they produce nearly 90 lakh
kilograms of tea through 54 tea estates & 21 tea processing factories across the state. The tea
production is mainly distributed in North, Sepahijala, Unakoti and West Tripura districts.
8. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the guidelines for the
‘Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry (SPI) scheme’ that was released in March 2022?
A) Department of Pharmaceuticals has released the guidelines of the SPI scheme with a
total financial outlay of Rs 500 Crore for the period of 5 years.
B) the 3 components of the scheme are Assistance to Pharmaceutical Industry for Common
Facilities, Pharmaceutical Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme and Pharmaceutical
& Medical Devices Promotion and Development Scheme.
C) In the PTUAS sub-scheme, support for SME Industries is proposed, either through up to a
maximum of 5% per annum of interest subvention or through Credit linked Capital subsidy
of 10%.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (MoC&F) has
released the guidelines of SPI scheme with a total financial outlay of Rs 500 Crore for 5 years.
i. The 3 components of the scheme are Assistance to Pharmaceutical Industry for Common
Facilities, Pharmaceutical Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme and Pharmaceutical &
Medical Devices Promotion and Development Scheme.
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ii. In the PTUAS sub-scheme, support for SME Industries is proposed, either through up to a
maximum of 5% per annum of interest subvention or through Credit linked Capital subsidy of
10%.
iii. DoP will provide overall policy, coordination and management support for the implementation
of the Scheme. The proposals under the scheme will be considered for approval by the Scheme
Steering Committee (SSC).
9. In March 2022, the Ministry of MSME extended the Rs 20,000 crore "Credit Guarantee
Scheme for Subordinate Debt (CGSSD)" till _____________.
1) 31st March, 2024
2) 1st July, 2023
3) 30th June, 2023
4) 31st March, 2023
5) 1st January, 2024
Explanation:
On the basis of the requests received from the stakeholders, the Ministry of Micro, Small &
Medium Enterprises (M/o MSME) has extended ‘Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinate Debt
(CGSSD)’ worth Rs 20,000 crore for stressed MSMEs for 1 year till March 31, 2023.
i. Initially the scheme was up to March 31, 2021. The government later extended this scheme up
to March 31, 2022.
ii. The CGSS was approved by the Government on June 1, 2020 and the scheme was launched on
June 24, 2020 to provide credit facility through lending institutions to the promoters of stressed
MSMEs viz. SMA (Special Mention Account)-2 and Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) accounts, which
are eligible for restructuring.
10. In March’22, “Nagendra Nath Sinha” chaired the ‘Captive Employer’ initiative during the
webinar on Captive Employment Policy under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya
Yojana.
The “Captive Employer initiative” is financed by which ministry?
2) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Explanation:
Union Rural Development Secretary Shri Nagendra Nath Sinha Promoted the first of its kind
initiative ‘Captive Employer’ during the webinar on Captive Employment Policy under Deen
Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) which was chaired by him to provide
employment support to rural youth.
i. The Captive Employer initiative is financed by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD).
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ii. As per the DDU-GKY Capital Employment guidelines, the training courses will be provided as
per their requirement to train the candidates with a minimum of 576 hours and a maximum of
2304 hours of skilling.
iii. It is a first of its kind Initiative and provides impetus to the DDU-GKY programme, assuring
post-training placement of candidates for a minimum of six months with a minimum CTC of Rs
10,000/-.
11. The Union Cabinet recently (in March’22) extended the “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan
Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY)” till _________ with an outlay of Rs 80,000 crore.
1) December, 2022
2) September, 2022
3) November, 2022
4) June, 2022
5) July, 2022
Answer- 2) September, 2022
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
(PM-GKAY) for another six months till September, 2022, with an outlay of Rs 80,000 crore.
i. Government has spent approximately Rs. 2.60 Lakh Crore so far and with the above addition of
80,000 crores the total expenditure under the scheme is said to be nearly Rs.3.4 lakh crore which
includes all six phases.
ii. Under the extended Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) each beneficiary
will get an additional 5 kg free ration per person per month in addition to his normal quota of
foodgrains under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013.
12. In March 2022, _______ became the 1st state to introduce a scheme to offer personal loans
for prisoners?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 3) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Maharashtra government has introduced a scheme that allows prisoners to obtain personal
loans from banks of up to Rs. 50,000 to help their families improve their living conditions and
meet expenses related to their legal matters. It will be a first of its kind initiative in our country.
i. The Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank would provide loans up to 50,000 under the scheme
at a 7% interest rate.
ii. It is the first innovative scheme in India that offers prisoners a loan based on the income earned
while working in a prison. It needs no guarantor and will be disbursed on a personal bond and
this type of loan is called a “khavti” loan, and benefits approximately 1,055 prisoners.
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BANKING AND FINANCE

1. In February 2022, the Union Cabinet approved the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of up
to _______ under the "automatic route" in the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India,
ahead of a mega initial public offering (IPO).
1) 25%
2) 10%
3) 30%
4) 20%
5) 40%
Answer- 4) 20%
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) of up to 20 per cent under the ‘automatic route’ in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of
India, ahead of the mega initial public offering (IPO) of the LIC of India, the largest insurer in India
is expected to be held in March 2022.
i. The current FDI policy which permits 74 per cent foreign investment under the automatic
route in the insurance sector does not apply for the LIC, as it is established and governed under
the LIC Act, 1956.
ii. According to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), LIC has reserved 50 per cent of
the net offer (after excluding the reservation for policyholders and employees) for qualified
institutional buyers (QIB), 15 per cent for non-institutional bidders and 35 per cent for retail
individual bidders.
2. Which organization recently (in Feb’22) invited the Request for Proposal (RFP) to assess
the impact of its multi-media awareness campaigns named Kehta Hai to promote financial
literacy?
1) IRDAI
2) RBI
3) SBI
4) SIDBI
5) SEBI
Answer- 2) RBI
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to assess the impact of its multi-media awareness
campaigns that promote financial literacy and safe banking practices. In this regard, it has invited
the Request for Proposal (RFP) from certain shortlisted entities, which will be required to
undertake outcome and impact assessment of its multilingual, pan-India public awareness
campaigns.
i. RBI runs the ‘RBI Kehta Hai’ campaign to educate and empower the public about banking
regulations.
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3. RBI recently (in Feb’22) updated the Payment and Settlement Systems Regulations, 2008
under the ______ section of Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (51 of 2007).
1) Section 15
2) Section 38
3) Section 29
4) Section 44
5) Section 25
Answer- 2) Section 38
Explanation:
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) read with clauses (b) to (f) of subsection
(2) of Section 38 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (51 of 2007), the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) updated the Payment and Settlement Systems Regulations, 2008.
These allow companies to run payment businesses to seek licenses from the regulator.
This Regulation specifies the following:
i. Authorisation of Payment Systems Submission of application for authorisation for commencing
or carrying on a payment system Grant of the authorisation certificate
ii. Payment Instructions and Determination of Standards
iii. Furnishing of Returns, Documents and Other Information
• Submission of returns, documents etc
• Furnishing of accounts and balance sheets
4. In February 2022, RBI cautioned ___________ app which was operating a semi-closed pre-
paid instrument & without receiving authorization from the central bank, under Payment
and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
1) BlaBlaCar
2) sRide
3) UberPool
4) ToGo
5) Ridely
Answer- 2) sRide
Explanation:
RBI cautioned public against carpooling app sRide, which is operating a semi-closed prepaid
instrument without authorization from the central bank under the provisions of the Payment
and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
i. The app is operated by sRide Tech Private Limited which has its registered office at Gurugram,
Haryana.
About sRide:
sRide is a carpooling mobile application to connect people within the community to share rides.
This will help users share the cost of travel, reduce travel time, increase mobility and build
communities.
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5. In February 2022, Japan and India extended their bilateral swap agreements up to
____________.
1) USD 80 Million
2) USD 65 Billion
3) USD 50 Million
4) USD 75 Billion
5) USD 85 Billion
Answer- 4) USD 75 Billion
Explanation:
Japan and India have renewed the Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA) under which the 2
countries can swap their local currencies in exchange for the US Dollar of up to USD 75 billion
with effect from 28th February 2022.
Signatories – The Bank of Japan which is acting as agent for the Minister of Finance of Japan, and
the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on behalf of the Government of India (GoI) signed the
Amendment and Restatement Agreement of the BSA.
About Japan:
Capital – Tokyo
Currency – Japanese Yen
Prime Minister – Fumio Kishida
6. Which bank recently (in March’22) partnered with Ambit Finvest private Ltd to offer co-
lending to MSMEs?
1) Union Bank of India
2) Bank of Maharashtra
3) Canara Bank
4) Indian Bank
5) Bank of Baroda
Answer- 1) Union Bank of India
Explanation:
Ambit Finvest private limited signed a co-lending agreement with Union Bank of India (UBI)
for lending to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) customers which enables
creditworthiness of MSMEs in 11 states that are currently covered by Ambit Finvest.
i. Through this partnership, MSMEs that face higher interest rates or those that are excluded from
other banking services, will enjoy lower interest rates and translate into lower cost of funds which
would help MSMEs with increased capital deployment in business.
About Union Bank of India (UBI):
Establishment – 11 November 1919
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Managing Director (MD) & CEO – Rajkiran Rai G.
7. Name the bank that recently (in March’22) collaborated with Mahagram to launch the
‘Bank Sakhi’ project in Odisha.
1) Bank of Baroda
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3) Bank of India
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 2) Bank of Maharashtra
Explanation:
Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) has tied up with Mahagram to power up the ‘Bank Sakhi’ project in
Odisha. Mahagram provides financial technology and infrastructure support to augment rural
financial inclusion.
Aim- This partnership will provide access to the doorstep and hassle-free banking services to the
people of Odisha.
About Bank of Maharashtra (BoM):
Establishment – 16 September 1935
Headquarters – Pune,Maharashtra
Managing Director (MD) & CEO – A S Rajeev
Tagline – Ek Parivaar, Ek Bank (One Family One Bank)
8. Which company recently (in March’22) launched ‘Pre Apply LIC IPO’ App to open a demat
account?
1) Edelweiss Broking Ltd
2) Karvy Stock Broking Ltd
3) Angel Broking Ltd
4) Religare Broking Ltd
5) Zerodha Broking Ltd
Answer- 4) Religare Broking Ltd
Explanation:
Religare Broking Limited (RBL), a full service broking house and securities firm has launched
‘Religare Pre Apply LIC IPO App’, which will be a one-stop solution for investors to open a
demat account and share intent to pre-apply for the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
Initial Public Offering (IPO).
i. All types of investors, including existing LIC policy holders and first-time investors can register
their interest by filling up their name, email ID and mobile number.
9. Name the bank that recently (in March’22) launched Corporate Liquidity Management
Solution (C-LMS) & Government Liquidity Management Solution (G-LMS) for institutional
customers.
1) IDBI Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) YES Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 1) IDBI Bank
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Explanation:
IDBI Bank launched Corporate Liquidity Management Solution (C-LMS) and Government
Liquidity Management Solution (G-LMS) to meet the liquidity management needs of institutional
customers.
i. LMS helps in consolidating funds and managing the liquidity seamlessly within the organisation.
ii. C-LMS and G-LMS provide real-time, web-based and formula driven liquidity management
solutions to the customers of the bank.
About IDBI Bank:
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO- Rakesh Sharma
10. Which bank recently (in March’22) partnered with Fisdom to offer fintech services to
its customers?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) Union Bank of India
4) UCO Bank
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 4) UCO Bank
Explanation:
UCO Bank Partners with Fisdom to offer fintech services including demat account, stockbroking
services, pension funds and tax filing to its customers. UCO Bank will now offer its customers a
robust 3-in-1 personal banking experience with the extended product & service suite.
i. The extension suite will be offered through UCO Bank’s mobile banking application UCO
mBanking Plus and will gradually be accessible through its internet banking platform as well.
11. Which Bank recently (in March’22) signed a co-lending agreement with Edelweiss
Housing Finance Limited (EHFL) to offer property loan to MSME?
1) Standard Chartered Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Citibank
4) DBS Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 1) Standard Chartered Bank
Explanation:
Edelweiss Housing Finance Limited (EHFL) and Standard Chartered Bank signed a strategic co-
lending agreement for extending property loans to Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
i. Under the partnership, EHFL will originate, process, service the loans and retain 20% of the loan
on its books and remaining 80 % will be on the books of Standard Chartered Bank.
Edelweiss Housing Finance Limited (EHFL):
MD & CEO-Rajat Avasthi
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12. Name the company that recently (in March’22) partnered with IRCTC to offer digital
ticketing services to customers through Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVM).
1) BHIM
2) MobiKwik
3) BharatPe
4) Paytm
5) PhonePe
Answer- 4) Paytm
Explanation:
Paytm owned by One97 Communications Limited (OCL) expanded its partnership with Indian
Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to offer digital ticketing services to
consumers through Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVM) installed at railway stations
across India.
i. This is the first time that Indian Railways is offering the option to pay for ticketing services
digitally via Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on ATVMs to promote cashless commuting among
railway passengers.
ii. Under this partnership between Paytm and IRCTC, the Paytm Quick Response(QR) solution at
ATVM, will allow the passengers to enable complete cashless commutes.
13. Which company recently (in March’22) partnered with NPCI and SBI Cards and
Payment Services Private Limited (SBICPSL) to launch a co-branded contactless credit card
to offer travel benefits?
1) Tripadvisor
2) Yatra.com
3) EaseMyTrip
4) Cleartrip
5) MakeMyTrip
Answer- 2) Yatra.com
Explanation:
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) partnered with Yatra.com and SBI Cards and
Payment Services Private Limited (SBICPSL) to launch a co-branded ‘Yatra SBI Card’ on the
RuPay network, especially for travel enthusiasts.
i. This card is a holiday-cum-shopping credit card which also comes with travel benefits on
booking flights and hotels that are applicable for 6 times a year.
About SBI Cards and Payment Services Private Limited (SBICPSL):
Establishment – October 1998
Headquarters – Gurugram, Haryana
Managing Director (MD) & CEO – Rama Mohan Rao Amara
14. Name the company that recently (in March’22) partnered with Arka Fincap & MAS
Financial Services for new digital lending models.
1) CASHe
2) Lendingkart
3) GalaxyCard
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4) LoanTap
5) RupeeRedee
Answer- 4) LoanTap
Explanation:
LoanTap, a leading fintech digital lending platform, aims to close Financial Year 2022 by
announcing business collaborations with Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) – Arka Fincap
Limited (Arka) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) registered NBFC MAS Financial Services
Limited. (MAS) in a co-lending model for the salaried and MSME segment.
i. The collaboration will allow LoanTap to utilize its technology and quick processes to tap into a
larger customer base and enable loan disbursals through these partnerships.
About MAS Financial Services Limited:
Headquarters – Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Chairman & Managing director (MD) – Kamlesh Gandhi
15. RBI recently (in Feb’22) cancelled the licence of ___________ due to its inadequacy in
earning prospects to Pay the customers.
1) Nainital Bank
2) Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
3) Sarjeraodada Naik Shirala Sahakari Bank
4) Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank
5) Shivalik Small Finance Bank
Answer- 3) Sarjeraodada Naik Shirala Sahakari Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) canceled the license of Sarjeraodada Naik Shirala Sahakari Bank
Ltd of Shirala, Sangli (Maharashtra) due to compliance failure with the regulation under Section
11(1) ,Section 22 (3) (d) and Section 56 Banking Regulation Act 1949.
i. The bank is found to lack adequate capital and earning prospects under section 11(1) and
section 22(3) (d) read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
ii. The Bank is debarred to carry its banking business and operation with effect from 2 March
2022.
iii. The bank is unable to carry acceptance of deposits and repayment of deposits as defined in
Section 5(b) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
16. Which company recently (in March’22) partnered with Common Service Centre e-
Governance Services India Limited to provide loans through the network of over 4 lakh
Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs)?
1) Aditya Birla Finance Ltd
2) LIC Housing Finance Ltd
3) IIFL Finance Ltd
4) Muthoot Finance Ltd
5) Bajaj Finance Ltd
Answer- 2) LIC Housing Finance Ltd
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Explanation:
LIC Housing Finance Limited (LICHFL) and Common Service Centre e-Governance Services India
Limited (CSC) have entered into a strategic partnership to provide loans to citizens through
CSC’s network of over 4 lakh Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs).
i. Through the partnership, VLEs can avail home loans; loans for serving or retired employees who
are entitled to pension; residential plot loan; Griha Suvidha for private sector workers or self-
employed; and loan against property and top-up loan.
About LIC Housing Finance Limited (LICHFL):
Managing Director (MD) & CEO – Y Viswanatha Gowd
17. Name the NBFC company that recently (in March’22) partnered with NIRA to provide
personal loans.
1) Aditya Birla Finance Ltd
2) Tata Capital Financial Service Ltd
3) Muthoot Finance Ltd
4) Bajaj Finance Ltd
5) IIFL Finance Ltd
Answer- 5) IIFL Finance Ltd
Explanation:
IIFL Finance Limited, a non-banking financial company collaborated with fintech NIRA to
strengthen its digital footprint by providing personal loans.
Aim – To provide credit to largely unbanked and underbanked borrowers and small
entrepreneurs.
i. Through this partnership, salaried customers can avail a personal loan of up to Rs. 1 lakh from
IIFL Finance by downloading the NIRA app from Google’s Play store.
About IIFL Finance Limited:
Chairman – Nirmal Jain
18. Which bank recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with IPE Global limited to provide
USD 150 million for the SAMRIDH Healthcare Blended Finance Facility?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) YES Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 2) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank signed an MoU with IPE Global limited for the SAMRIDH Healthcare Blended
Finance Facility with finance of up to USD 150 million (approximately Rs 1,140 crore) to
support health enterprises and innovators.
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Note: ‘SAMRIDH – Sustainable Access to Markets and Resources for Innovative Delivery of
Healthcare’.
i. SAMRIDH is supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and
Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-D), in technical collaboration with the Principal
Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, the National Health Authority and NATHEALTH.
19. Which company recently (in March’22) partnered with VTEX to offer Multiple Local
Payment Methods for merchants?
1) Citrus Pay
2) Razorpay
3) Instamojo
4) Cashfree
5) PayU
Answer- 5) PayU
Explanation:
PayU has collaborated with VTEX, one of the largest global digital commerce platforms, to offer
multiple payment solutions to VTEX merchants.
i. Through this collaboration, PayU platform will be available for VTEX’s merchants that includes
global players operating in different industries in India and provides seamless access to PayU’s
payment solutions.
Aim – To simplify payment methods for the merchants using VTEX platform.
20. Which insurance company recently (in March’22) launched “FG Dog Health Cover”,
comprehensive health insurance for pet dogs?
1) Star Health Insurance
2) Future Generali India Insurance
3) Bajaj Allianz Health Insurance
4) Bharti AXA Insurance
5) Edelweiss Health Insurance
Answer- 2) Future Generali India Insurance
Explanation:
Future Generali India Insurance Company (FGII) Limited launched FG Dog Health Cover, a
comprehensive health insurance for pet dogs, along with industry-first ‘Emergency Pet Minding’
cover as an add-on if parents are hospitalized.
i. The FGII also focuses on a digital campaign named ‘Oh My Dog!’ with an aim to create awareness
on purchasing dog health insurance cover and also targets on social media like instagram and
twitter.
About Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited:
Incorporated – September 2007
Managing Director (MD) & CEO – Anup Rau
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21. Which of the following points is correct with respect to the recent (in March’22)
exemption of the investments made in the umbrella organisation by RBI?
A) RBI has exempted the investments made in Umbrella Organization by Primary (Urban)
Co-operative Banks (UCBs) from non-Statutory Liquidity Ratio holding limits.
B) The limits are Non-SLR investments should be limited to 10% of a bank’s total deposits
as on March 31 of the previous year & Investments in unlisted securities should not exceed
10% of the total non-SLR investments at any time.
C) RBI had accorded regulatory approval to the NAFCUB June 2019 for the formation of a
UO for the UCB sector.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only B
Explanation:
RBI has exempted the investments made in Umbrella Organization by Primary (Urban) Co-
operative Banks (UCBs) from non-Statutory Liquidity Ratio holding limits.
i. The limits are Non-SLR investments should be limited to 10% of a bank’s total deposits as on
March 31 of the previous year & Investments in unlisted securities should not exceed 10% of the
total non-SLR investments at any time.
ii. RBI had accorded regulatory approval to the NAFCUB June 2019 for the formation of a UO for
the UCB sector.
22. Which company recently (in March’22) partnered with Kotak Mahindra Bank to launch
a co-branded fuel credit card?
2) Coal India Ltd
3) Indian Oil Corporation
4) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation
5) Bharat Petroleum Corporation
Answer- 3) Indian Oil Corporation
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL) and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Limited launched the
Indian Oil Kotak co-branded fuel credit card that will offer more value to customers in the
form of an enhanced rewards programme.
i. The program gives customers value on fuel spends and on special non-fuel & frequent-spend
categories, such as fuel, dining and groceries.
ii. This partnership will help IOC and KMBL to further strengthen their brand reach and deepen
customer engagement.
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About Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL):

Managing Director (MD) & CEO – Uday Kotak
Tagline – Let’s Make Money Simple
23. In March 2022, ___________ bank sanctioned a loan of _________ to Jammu and Kashmir
Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation Ltd (JKIDFC) to provide funding for
infrastructure development.
1) Indian Overseas Bank; Rs 3,000 crore
2) Bank of India; Rs 4,000 crore
3) Bank of Baroda; Rs 2,000 crore
4) Indian Overseas Bank; Rs 1,000 crore
5) Bank of India; Rs 5,000 crore
Answer- 4) Indian Overseas Bank; Rs 1,000 crore
Explanation:
The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has sanctioned a loan of Rs 1,000 crore to Jammu and Kashmir
Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation Ltd (JKIDFC) under an agreement signed by
both entities. Rs 500 crore has already been disbursed by the bank.
i. This funding by the bank is a part of its business plan to widen credit growth and funding
infrastructure development across the nation.
ii. IOB is one of the first public sector banks to lend to JKIDFC and through this funding,
implementing departments now speed up the pace of projects which are under execution at
various levels of completion.
24. Which company recently (in March’22) got selected by RBI to implement the upgraded
version of the ‘Cloud-Native Intellect Quantum Core Banking solution’?
1) HCL Technologies
2) Intellect Design Arena Ltd
3) Newgen Software
4) Subex Ltd
5) Infosys
Answer- 2) Intellect Design Arena Ltd
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has chosen Intellect Design Arena Limited, a fintech firm to
implement the upgraded version of the ‘Cloud-Native Intellect Quantum Core Banking
solution’ to power the next stage of their digital transformation agenda. Intellect continues to be
the trusted partner for the Central Banking Transformation at RBI.
i. The entire central banking operation of RBI is currently being supported by Intellect’s Quantum
Central Banking Solution, popularly known as e-Kuber in RBI, Government of India & in the Indian
Financial Systems.
About Intellect Design Arena Limited:
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Chairman & Managing Director (MD) – Arun Jain
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25. Which organization recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with Indian Banks
Association (IBA) to improve creditors handling of bankruptcy cases?
1) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
2) Small Industries Development Bank of India
3) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
4) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
5) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Answer- 1) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
Explanation:
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), an insolvency regulator signed an MoU with
Indian Banks Association (IBA) to collaborate on capacity building for financial creditors on
topics related to insolvency, bankruptcy and related subjects.
i. The MoU was signed during the workshop on ‘Committee of Creditors: An Institution of Public
Faith’ organised jointly by IBBI, SBI(State Bank of India) and IBA at New Delhi.
About Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI):
Establishment – 1st October, 2016 (under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016)
Chairperson – Ravi Mital
26. Which company recently (in March’22) partnered with Axis Bank to launch a Co-
branded Credit Card?
1) MTNL
2) Vodafone Idea
3) BSNL
4) Reliance Jio
5) Bharti Airtel
Answer- 5) Bharti Airtel
Explanation:
Bharti Airtel partnered with Axis Bank Limited to launch ‘Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card’ that
will offer benefits such as cashbacks, special discounts, digital vouchers and complimentary
services to Airtel’s more than 34 crore customers.
i. This partnership will also cover future collaboration on cyber security, data and cloud centres.
About Axis Bank Limited:
Establishment – 1993(Commenced Operation- 1994)
Managing Director (MD) & CEO – Amitabh Chaudhry
Tagline – Badhti Ka Naam Zindagi
27. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the UPI123Pay & DigiSaathi
initiatives launched in March 2022?
A) RBI and the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) launched two landmark
initiatives UPI123Pay and DigiSaathi.
B) DigiSaathi is a 24/7 information Helpline for providing information on digital payment
products which are available in English & Hindi that has been set up by NPCI.
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C) UPI123PAY for feature phones to improve digital payments to a higher level, paving the
way for a cashless economy.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A
Explanation:
RBI and the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) launched two landmark initiatives
UPI123Pay and DigiSaathi.
i. DigiSaathi is a 24/7 information Helpline for providing information on digital payment
products which are available in English & Hindi that has been set up by NPCI.
ii. UPI123PAY for feature phones to improve digital payments to a higher level, paving the way
for a cashless economy.
iii. Need for UPI123Pay: Earlier UPI can be accessed through NUUP (National Unified USSD
Platform) using the short code of *99#.But this option is cumbersome and not popular.
Considering that there are more than 40 crore feature phone mobile subscribers in the country,
UPI123pay will materially improve the options for such users to access UPI.
28. Which Bank recently (in March’22) started the ‘HouseWorkIsWork’ initiative to bring
educated women to the workforce?
1) State Bank of India
2) YES Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank Limited has started the ‘HouseWorkIsWork’ initiative that provides opportunities to
those women who want to rejoin the professional space as the urban educated women’s
participation in the workforce is still not at desired levels.
Aim – To give confidence to women about their employment and also about the skills they
possess that could fit in various job roles in a bank.
Establishment – 1993(Commenced Operation-1994)
29. Name the organisation that recently (in March’22) released a booklet titled "BE (A)
WARE", a modus operandi used by financial fraudsters.
1) SIDBI
2) SBI
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3) IRDAI
4) SEBI
5) RBI
Answer- 5) RBI
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a booklet titled “BE(A)WARE”. It provides information
on the common modus operandi used by fraudsters and precautions to be taken while carrying
out various financial transactions.
i. The booklet will enhance public awareness about financial frauds perpetrated on innocent
customers.
ii. According to the Ombudsman Offices & Consumer Education and Protection Cells (CEPCs) of
RBI, sharing of confidential information by the customers, knowingly or unknowingly is one of the
major causes leading to the financial frauds in India.
About Reserve Bank of India (RBI):
Founded- 1 April 1935
Governor- Shaktikanta Das
30. Name the health insurance company that recently (in March’22) launched a woman-
centric comprehensive health cover named ‘Star Women Care Insurance Policy.
1) Star Health and Allied Insurance
2) Bharti AXA General Insurance
3) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
4) Kotak Mahindra General Insurance
5) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Answer- 1) Star Health and Allied Insurance
Explanation:
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited, a health insurance company launched ‘Star
Women Care Insurance Policy’, a woman-centric comprehensive health cover specially
designed to protect the health-care needs of women at every stage of their lives.
i. Policy can be purchased through premiums that can be paid in quarterly or half-yearly
instalments, and this policy can also be taken for 1 year, 2 year or 3-year terms.
About Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited:
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Wholetime Director & CEO – V. Jagannathan
31. Which Mutual Fund company recently (in March’22) launched financial empowerment
initiative named “#LaxmiForLaxmi”?
1) Axis Mutual Fund
2) HDFC Mutual Fund
3) Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund
4) HSBC Mutual Fund
5) Edelweiss Mutual Fund
Answer- 2) HDFC Mutual Fund
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Explanation:
HDFC Mutual Fund launched an exclusive women led financial empowerment initiative
#LaxmiForLaxmi. It will connect women investors to a woman financial expert through a unique
missed call service.
Objective: To support women investors in the journey to become financially independent while
making mutual fund investments accessible to them.
About HDFC Mutual Fund:
MD & CEO- Navneet Munot
32. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the RBI’s Guidelines for
Extended Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export
Credit issued in March 2022?
A) Revised interest equalisation rates under the scheme will now be 3% for MSME
manufacturers under any HS lines and 2% for manufacturer exporters under 410 HS lines.
B) The telecom instrument sector having six Harmonised System lines will not be included
in the scheme, except for MSME manufacturer exporters.
C) The extended scheme will not be applicable to the ones availing benefit under any
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme of the Central Government.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Revised interest equalisation rates under the scheme will now be 3% for MSME manufacturers
under any HS lines and 2% for manufacturer exporters under 410 HS lines.
i. The telecom instrument sector having six Harmonised System lines will not be included in the
scheme, except for MSME manufacturer exporters.
ii. The extended scheme will not be applicable to the ones availing benefit under any Production
Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme of the Central Government.
iii. RBI issued modified norms on ‘Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) on Pre and Post Shipment
Rupee Export Credit-Extension’ after the extension of the scheme till March 31, 2024 by the
Central Government w.e.f. October 1, 2021.
33. SEBI recently (in March’22) increased the limit for Public debt investment through
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) from Rs 2 Lakh to ________ with the effect from 1st May,
2022.
1) Rs 5 lakh
2) Rs 3 lakh
3) Rs 6 lakh
4) Rs 4 lakh
5) Rs 7 lakh
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Answer- 1) Rs 5 lakh
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) increased the limit for investment through
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) mechanism to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 2 Lakh for the investors
applying in public issues of debt securities, which will open on or after May 1, 2022.
i. The move comes following NPCI’s decision in December 2021, to enhance the per transaction
limit in UPI from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh for UPI-based Application Supported by Blocked Amount
(ASBA) Initial Public Offer (IPO).
34. Name the company that recently (in March’22) partnered with Zeta to power next-gen
credit processing for banks and financial technology.
1) Capital One
2) Mastercard
3) Visa
4) American Express
5) Maestro
Answer- 2) Mastercard
Explanation:
Zeta, a banking tech unicorn and provider of next-gen credit card processing to banks and
fintechs, and Mastercard announced a 5-year global partnership.
i. In addition, MasterCard also made a financial investment in Zeta worth $30 million along with
other investors, at a valuation of $1.5 billion. This funding is a follow-on round to the company’s
Series C funding led by Tokyo, Japan based SoftBank in May 2021.
ii. As part of the agreement, the firms will jointly launch credit cards with issuers worldwide on
Zeta’s modern, cloud-native, and fully API (Application Programming Interface)-ready credit
processing stack.
35. Which payment bank recently (in March’22) partnered with ToneTag & NPCI to
Introduce VoiceSe UPI Digital Payment Solutions for Feature Phones?
1) NSDL Payments Bank
2) Airtel Payment Bank
3) India Post Payment Bank
4) Fino Payment Bank
5) Paytm Payment Bank
Answer- 1) NSDL Payments Bank
Explanation:
ToneTag, a sound-based proximity communication and payments service provider in partnership
with NSDL Payments Bank and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has recently
introduced its VoiceSe UPI digital payments for feature phone users.
i. ToneTag has launched its Interactive voice response (IVR) 6366 200 200 (toll-free number) to
bridge the gap in accessibility of digital payments, especially in rural India and without internet
connectivity
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36. Name the insurance company that recently (in March’22) signed a bancassurance
partnership agreement with Bharat Co-operative Bank.
1) Exide Life Insurance
2) Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance
3) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
4) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
5) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Answer- 3) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
Explanation:
Aim combining synergies to enhance the reach of life insurance products Aditya Birla Sun Life
Insurance (ABSLI), the life insurance subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL), and
Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Ltd. signed a bancassurance partnership agreement.
i. Under the partnership, ABSLI can directly reach out to customers through Bharat Co-operative
Bank’s (Mumbai) 103 branches and fulfill their life insurance and investment planning needs.
About Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI):
MD and CEO- Kamlesh Rao
37. Which of the following financial institutes recently (in March’22) became 5th All India
Financial Institution (AIFI) under the Sections 45L and 45N of RBI Act, 1934?
1) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
2) Export Import (EXIM) Bank
3) National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development
4) Small Industries Development Bank of India
Answer- 3) National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development
Explanation:
The RBI announced that National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)
will be regulated and supervised as an All India Financial Institution (AIFI) by it under the
Sections 45L and 45N of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934.
i. NaBFID has been set up as a Development Financial Institution (DFI) to support the
development of long-term infrastructure financing in India.
ii. It shall be the 5th AIFI after Export Import (EXIM) Bank, National Bank for Agriculture and
Rural Development (NABARD), National Housing Bank (NHB) and Small Industries Development
Bank of India (SIDBI).
38. Which organization recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with the Bhartiya Swarnkar
Sangh (BSS) and Jamshedpur Jewellers Association (JJA) to promote commodities
derivatives trade and EGR markets?
1) Bombay Stock Exchange
2) National Stock Exchange
3) India International Exchange
4) Gold Stock Exchange
5) Central Depository Services
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Answer- 1) Bombay Stock Exchange

Explanation:
The BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) has signed an MoU with the Bhartiya Swarnkar
Sangh (BSS) and Jamshedpur Jewellers Association (JJA) for the strengthening of commodities
derivatives trade and proposed Electronic Gold Receipt (EGR) markets in India.
i. This pact with BSE will help members of both entities to mitigate price risks of gold in both
domestic and international zones.
39. Which company recently (in March’22) partnered with CreditAI Fintech to launch Co-
Branded Credit Card for Farmers?
1) ICICI Financial Solutions Ltd
2) Bank of Baroda Financial Solutions Ltd
3) Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd
4) Axis Finance Ltd
5) HDB Financial Solutions Ltd
Answer- 2) Bank of Baroda Financial Solutions Ltd
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda (BoB) Financial Solutions Limited (BFSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of
Baroda (BoB) partnered with CreditAI Fintech Pvt Ltd (CAI), a Singapore and Bengaluru based
farmer digitisation and credit scoring company to launch Unnati- contactless co-branded credit
card on the Visa network platform exclusively for farmers.
i. The Unnati Credit Card, which was 1st launched in Karnataka and later scaled across
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and other states in India.
ii. The Card will empower Farmers to avail agricultural inputs at any-time on rotation basis
during the cultivation cycle that will work in a ‘closed-loop system’ with an ‘end-use monitoring’
feature.
40. Which bank recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with SELCO Solar Light Pvt Ltd. to
provide energy access?
1) Karnataka Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) South Indian Bank
Answer- 1) Karnataka Bank
Explanation:
Karnataka Bank Limited has signed an MoU with SELCO Solar Light Private Limited to
provide energy access to the underserved population.
i. Karnataka Bank will provide financial support through loans with a competitive interest rate for
installing SELCO Solar energy products for both household and commercial use.
About Karnataka Bank Limited:
Headquarters – Mangalore, Karnataka
Managing Director (MD) & CEO – Mahabaleshwara MS
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41. Which company recently (in March’22) became the 1st Prepaid Payment Instrument
(PPI) issuer to Achieve RBI’s PPI Interoperability Guidelines?
1) Appnit Technologies
2) LivQuik
3) E-Meditek
4) Card Pro Solutions
5) Kedia Infotech
Answer- 2) LivQuik
Explanation:
LivQuik becomes the first Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuer to have achieved full
interoperability as mandated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for their PPIs.
i. RBI, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 18 read with Section 10(2) of the
Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act) mandated all PPI Issuers to facilitate
interoperability for full-KYC wallets by March 31, 2022.
About LivQuik:
Founded in 2012, LivQuik is a RBI authorized Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuer and Full-
Fledged Money Changer (FFMC).
Co-Founder & CEO– Mohit Lalvani (Other Co-Founder- Yudhajit Nag Sen)
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
42. Which of the following payments bank was recently (in March’22) barred by RBI for
onboarding new Customer?
1) India Post Payments Bank
2) Airtel Payments Bank
3) Fino Payments Bank
4) Paytm Payments Bank
5) Jio Payments Bank
Answer- 4) Paytm Payments Bank
Explanation:
RBI in exercise of its powers under section 35A of the Banking Regulation (BR) Act, 1949 bars
Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) from onboarding new customers with immediate effect
due to material supervisory concerns.
i. PPBL was also directed by the apex bank to appoint an audit firm to conduct a comprehensive
audit of its IT (Information Technology) system.
About Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL):
Establishment- 2017
Chairman- Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Headquarters- Noida, Uttar Pradesh (UP)
43. At what percent the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has recently (in
March’22) set the interest rate on Provident Fund Deposits for 2021-22?
1) 8.4%
2) 8.1%
3) 8.3%
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4) 8.5%
5) 8.2%
Answer- 2) 8.1%
Explanation:
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has set the interest rate on Provident
Fund Deposits for 2021-22 at 8.1%, up from 8.5% in the previous fiscal year 2020-21.
i. This decision was taken by the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), the apex decision-making body
of the EPFO, and will be sent to the Ministry of Finance for consensus.
ii. The EPF interest rate stood at 8 per cent in 1977-78, and this 8.1% is the lowest it has been in
more than four decades.
iii. This interest rate was set by the retirement fund body for its approximately 50 million
subscribers for the current fiscal year ending March 31.
44. Which organization recently (in March’22) launched India’s first primary markets
investment platform named ‘OneUp’?
1) National Securities Depository Ltd
2) Reserve Bank of India
3) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
5) IIFL Securities Ltd
Answer- 5) IIFL Securities Ltd
Explanation:
IIFL Securities Limited (Formerly India Infoline Limited) launched India’s first primary markets
investment platform, ‘OneUp’ for investing in initial public offerings (IPOs), non-convertible
debentures (NCDs) and sovereign gold bonds (SGBs), among others.
i. The IPO functions are accepted 24×7 and as much as three days earlier than the IPO bidding
opens. The online orders are not limited to Rs 2 lakh only.
45. In March 2022, India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) raised _______ in debt
to provide funds to the infrastructure project in India.
1) Rs 100 crore
2) Rs 1500 crore
3) Rs 2000 crore
4) Rs 900 crore
5) Rs 5000 crore
Answer- 2) Rs 1500 crore
Explanation:
India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) has raised Rs 1,500 crore in debt to promote
long term infrastructure finance in India.
i. It raised the funds through private placement of Non-Convertible Debt Securities for Rs 500
crore and it has a greenshoe option of Rs 1,000 crore. The issue was oversubscribed 6 times.
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46. Name the organisation that recently (in March ’22) signed an agreement with the
Odisha government to boost fish production.
1) Central Institute Of Freshwater Aquaculture
2) National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources
3) NABARD
4) Central Institute of Fisheries Education
5) Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Answer- 3) NABARD
Explanation:
The government of Odisha and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
(NABARD) signed an agreement for the creation of fisheries infrastructure to boost fish
production.
i. The Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) will help in creation of
infrastructure facilities in marine and inland sectors of Odisha for the development in the sector
around Rs 119.8 crore initially approved.
ii. The FIDF has the targets to achieve a sustainable growth of 8-9 % to boost the fish production
capacity of India to around 20 million tonnes by 2022-23.
47. Which organisation recently (in March’22) partnered with India Bullion and Jewellers
Association Ltd. (IBJA) to launch the Domestic Bullion Spot Exchange under SEBI
guidelines?
1) Bombay Stock Exchange
2) Gold Stock Exchange
3) India International Exchange
4) National Stock Exchange
5) Central Depository Services
Answer- 4) National Stock Exchange
Explanation:
National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) and India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd (IBJA)
have joined hands to launch the Domestic Bullion Spot Exchange in line with SEBI (Securities
and Exchange Board of India) guidelines.
i. This will be for the first time that a domestic bullion spot exchange is being set up under the
aegis of SEBI.
ii. It will offer industry players to conduct spot market bullion transactions by ensuring
transparency, and also cater to B2B (Business to Business segments) of the industry.
About National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE):
Establishment– 1992
Managing Director & CEO– Vikram Limaye
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48. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the RBI’ Regulatory
Framework for Microfinance Loans Directions 2022 which will be effective from April 01,
2022?
A) All collateral-free loans provided to households having annual income up to Rs 3 lakh is
to be considered microfinance loans.
B) The maximum limit on microfinance loans for such NBFCs now stands revised to 25 per
cent of the total assets.
C) The guidelines prescribe a limit on loan repayment obligations that is capped at 50% of
the monthly household income.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only B
Explanation:
All collateral-free loans provided to households having annual income up to Rs 3 lakh are to be
considered microfinance loans.
i. The maximum limit on microfinance loans for such NBFCs now stands revised to 25 per cent of
the total assets.
ii. The guidelines prescribe a limit on loan repayment obligations that is capped at 50% of the
monthly household income.
49. Which small finance bank (SFB) recently (in March’22) launched the industry’s first
digital onboarding facility for its micro banking customers?
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Equitas SFB
3) A U SFB
4) Capital SFB
5) Utkarsh SFB
Answer- 1) Ujjivan SFB
Explanation:
The Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) launched Industry’s first digital onboarding facility for its
micro banking customers through its ‘Ujjivan SFB Assisted’ app.
i. The Ujjivan SFB Assisted app provides the facility to update mobile numbers for individual
banking transactions through paperless and secured manner.
About Ujjivan Small Finance Bank:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & MD- Ittira Davis
Tagline- Build a Better Life
Headquarter-Bengaluru, Karnataka
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50. Name the bank that recently (in March ’22) launched co-branded credit cards with
Emirates Skywards.
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) YES Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 4) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank has announced a tie-up with Emirates Skywards, a loyalty programme of Emirates
and flydubai, to launch a range of co-branded credit cards named “Emirates Skywards ICICI
Bank Credit Card”, an exclusive card for avid travellers that gives them access to unmatched
luxury and comfort.
i. ICICI bank is the first Indian bank to partner with Emirates Skywards, to offer an exclusive
range of credit cards in India.
ii. The co-branded credit cards are powered by Visa as the network partner and available in three
variants:
• Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Emeralde Credit Card
• Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Sapphiro Credit Card
• Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Rubyx Credit Card’.
51. Which of the following asset management companies recently (in March ’22) entered
into a partnership with BNP Paribas Asset Management India to form a joint venture (JV)
mutual fund?
1) Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management Ltd
2) Baroda Asset Management India Ltd
3) HDFC Asset Management Ltd
4) Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Ltd
5) IDFC Asset Management Ltd
Answer- 2) Baroda Asset Management India Ltd
Explanation:
Baroda Asset Management India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of Baroda (BoB) and BNP
Paribas Asset Management India, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas Asset Management Asia (BNPP AM),
has entered into a strategic partnership by merging their mutual fund businesses to form a joint
venture (JV) called “Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund”.
i. This merger involves no cash consideration and post-merger BoB will hold 50.1% stake in the
merged Asset Management Company (AMC) and the rest (49.9%) will be held by BNPP AM.
ii. Suresh Soni has been appointed as the CEO of Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund.
52. Which company recently (in March’22) got selected by Singapore Exchange (SGX) to
power the NSE IFSC-SGX Connect (Gift Connect)?
1) Infosys BaNCS
2) Intel
3) TCS BaNCS
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4) HCL
5) IBM
Answer- 3) TCS BaNCS
Explanation:
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd’s (TCS) BaNCS, a financial solution, grabbed a 5-year contract
from Singapore Exchange (SGX) to power the National Stock Exchange International Financial
Service Centre (NSE IFSC)-SGX Connect (Gift Connect) in special economic zone Gujarat
International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
i. TCS BaNCS will facilitate Nifty trading between India and Singapore along with offering end-to-
end solutions regarding trading, clearing, settlement and risk management operations.
53. Which bank recently (in March’22) set up an Innovation, Incubation, and Acceleration
Centre (IIAC) at Hyderabad, Telangana to drive higher top-line growth through innovation?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) HDFC Bank
5) YES Bank
Answer- 4) State Bank of India
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI) will set up an Innovation, Incubation and Acceleration Centre (IIAC)
at Hyderabad, Telangana which will be operational in six to nine months of on-boarding a
consultant.
i. This Centre will be the bank’s in-house capability to enhance its current performance and drive
higher top-line growth through innovation.
About State Bank of India (SBI):
Chairman – Dinesh Kumar Khara
Establishment – 1st July 1955
54. Name the company that recently (in March’22) Mahila Money Prepaid Card for Women
Entrepreneurs along with Mahila Money and Transcorp PPI.
1) Capital One
2) Mastercard
3) Visa
4) American Express
5) Maestro
Answer- 3) Visa
Explanation:
The digital payments networks Mahila Money, Visa and Transcorp Prepaid Payment Instruments
(PPI) have partnered in launching Mahila Money Prepaid Card, an exclusive product to help
women entrepreneurs use digital payments more effectively.
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i. The prepaid card is designed in such a way that it caters to the needs of digital entrepreneurs,
small business owners, and women. It serves those community members who prefer a bank
account with combined features of flexibility, safety, and convenience.
55. Which institute’s Incubation Cell recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with RBI
Innovation Hub (RBIH) for FinTech Startups in India?
1) IIT-Kanpur
2) IIT-Delhi
3) IIT-Bombay
4) IIT-Kharagpur
5) IIT-Madras
Answer- 5) IIT-Madras
Explanation:
India’s prominent deep-tech startup hub pioneered by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Incubation Cell (IITMIC) and RBI Innovation Hub (RBIH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reserve
Bank of India, have signed an MoU to contribute and work together in developing the necessary
ecosystem to support and scale FinTech Startups in India.
Aim: To empower the startup ecosystem in India, which makes a significant contribution to the
economic prosperity of the nation with swift improvement and hence deploy technological
innovations to transform India’s FinTech outlook.
56. Name the insurance company that recently (in March’22) launched the “Smart
Guaranteed Pension Plan”.
1) Max Life Insurance
2) HDFC Standard Life Insurance
3) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
4) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
5) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Answer- 1) Max Life Insurance
Explanation:
The Max Life Insurance Company Limited has announced the launch of the “Max Life Smart
Guaranteed Pension Plan”, a non-linked, non-participating single premium individual or group
general annuity plan, guaranteeing a regular income and ensuring the future financial security of
the annuitant.
About Max Life Insurance Company Limited:
i. It is a Joint Venture (JV) of Max Financial Services Limited and Axis Bank Limited.
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer – Prashant Tripathy
57. NPCI is set to launch ‘On-Device Wallet-UPI Lite for Small Value Transactions’ in Offline
Mode.
What is the Upper Limit of payment transactions in UPI Lite?
1) Rs 100
2) Rs 400
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3) Rs 500
4) Rs 300
5) Rs 200
Answer- 5) Rs 200
Explanation:
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will launch On-Device Wallet i.e. ‘UPI Lite’
for UPI users which will enable small value transactions in an offline mode. UPI stands for (Unified
Payments Interface).
This functionality enables transactions without additional factor authentication (AFA) or a UPI
PIN (Personal Identification Number). Designed by NPCI.
Limits in UPI Lite:
• Upper Limit of payment transaction- Rs 200
• Total limit of balance for an On-Device Wallet- Rs 2,000 at any point of time
58. Name the bank that recently (in March’22) signed an LOC to provide USD 1 Billion to Sri
Lanka to Recover from the Economic Crisis.
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Indian Bank
Explanation:
India announced a USD 1 billion Line of Credit (LOC) to Sri Lanka as part of its financial
assistance to deal with its economic crisis.
i. An agreement extending the LOC was signed between SBI and Government of Sri Lanka for the
procurement of food, medicine, and other essential items.
ii. In addition to the USD 1 billion LOC, India has also offered a series of economic package
announcements like a currency swap arrangement of USD 400 million and a debt deferral of USD
515 million for two months to Sri Lanka to wipe away its immediate problems.
59. Which company recently (in March’22) partnered with UltraCash Technologies to offer
a digital payment facility for consumers to book their LPG cylinders?
1) Oil India Ltd
3) Hindustan Petroleum
4) Indian Oil Corporation
5) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
Answer- 5) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
Explanation:
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has partnered with UltraCash Technologies
Private Limited to become the first Indian company to offer digital payment to non-internet
users for its BharatGas consumers to book their LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) cylinders.
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i. This facility will enable its customers who do not have smartphones or the internet to book their
cylinders and make the payment through “UPI 123PAY”.
ii. The tie-up of BPCL’s BharatGas with UltraCash Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 's UltraCash enables
consumers to call a common number, 080 4516 3554, from a non-internet phone.
60. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the SEBI’S amended rule for
Category III Alternative Investment Funds (as of March’22)?
A) Category III AIFs cannot invest in a company investing more than 10% of the investible
funds, either directly or by way of investment in units of other AIFs.
B) Large Value Funds for accredited investors of Category III AIFs can invest up to 20% of
the investible funds in the investing company either directly or through investments.
C) Category III AIFs can calculate an investment limit of 10% of the net asset value of the
investible fund or scheme.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & C
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has amended the rules regarding investment
aspects of Category III of alternative investment funds (AIFs). The new norms will be called as
‘SEBI’s AIF Regulations, 2022’ w.e.f. March 16, 2022.
i. Under the rules, Category III AIFs cannot invest in a company investing more than 10% of the
investible funds, either directly or by way of investment in units of other AIFs.
ii. In addition, Large Value Funds for accredited investors of Category III AIFs can invest up to
20% of the investible funds in the investing company, either directly or through investments in
units of other AIFs.
iii. Category III AIFs can calculate an investment limit of 10% of the net asset value of the
investible fund or scheme, Whereas for accredited investors of Category III AIF, large value funds
can calculate an investment limit of 20 percent of the net asset value of the investible fund or
scheme.
61. In March 2022, ________ became the 1st Indian Bank to sign an MoU with Business France
to provide support to companies in the Indo-French corridor.
2) Kotak Mahindra Bank
3) YES Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 2) Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (KMBL) signed an MoU with Business France, a French National
agency involved in exports and international investments in France, to provide support to
companies in the Indo-French corridor.
i. The KMBL became the first Indian bank to sign a MoU with Business France.
ii. The MoU will promote business and start-up ecosystems in India and France.
CEO– Uday Kotak
Established- 2003
62. Which company recently (in March’22) partnered with the US Agency for International
Development to promote the digital empowerment of women in India through "Project
Kirana"?
1) Capital One
2) Mastercard
3) Visa
4) American Express
5) Maestro
Answer- 2) Mastercard
Explanation:
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and Mastercard have partnered to
promote digital empowerment of women in India through ‘Project Kirana’, a digital financial
literacy programme for women entrepreneurs in India.
Project Kirana is a two year programme implemented by DAI and ACCESS Development Services
started in November 2020.
• It is working in some selected cities like Kanpur, Lucknow and Varanasi of Uttar Pradesh.
• It provides assistance to women to prepare basic business management skills such as
sales, accounting, budget management, and insurance to become successful kirana
entrepreneurs.
63. Name the company that recently (in March’22) launched first of its kind ‘Payment
Analytics’ to help SMEs make data-driven decisions.
1) Visa
2) Paytm Payments Services Limited
3) BharatPe
4) PhonePe
5) Mastercard
Answer- 2) Paytm Payments Services Limited
Explanation:
The Paytm Payments Services Limited (PPSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of One97
Communications has launched first-of-its-kind ‘Payment Analytics’ which is designed by Paytm
Payment Gateway.
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i. It is a data analysis feature available to all Paytm merchants i.e. online and offline, at no extra
cost. This will be helpful for the merchants of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
ii. It offers three services viz. Payment source analytics, Customer Analytics, and Payment flow
analytics.
64. RBI recently (in Mar’22) cancelled the licence of ___________ due to its inadequacy in
earning prospects to Pay the customers.
1) Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank
2) Kalol Urban Co-operative Bank
3) People’s Co-operative Bank
4) Mantha Urban Cooperative Bank
5) Alavi Co-operative Bank
Answer- 3) People’s Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the license of People’s Co-operative Bank Limited,
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) as the bank failed to adhere to the requirements of Sections 22(3) (a), 22
(3) (b), 22(3)(c), 22(3) (d) and 22(3)(e) – under Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
i. The bank is found to lack adequate capital and earning prospects under the provisions of
Section 11(1) and Section 22 (3) (d) – under Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – ‘Act
to apply to co-operative societies subject to modifications’
65. Which organisation recently (in March’22) sanctioned a financial assistance of Rs.
4,013 crores to Odisha under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for the
financial year 2021-2022?
1) IRDAI
2) SIDBI
3) SEBI
4) NABARD
Answer- 4) NABARD
Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned a financial
assistance of Rs. 4,013 crores to Odisha under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
for the financial year 2021-2022, and Odisha has got a major share of NABARD’s infrastructure
funds, the highest in India.
i. With this the total sanction has crossed Rs 32,100 crore for Odisha since the inception of the
RIDF.
66. Name the company that recently (in March’22) launched an Academy in collaboration
with the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) to build gold appraisers.
1) GalaxyCard
2) LendingKart
3) Rupeek
4) CASHe
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5) LoanTap
Answer- 3) Rupeek
Explanation:
Rupeek (Rupeek Fintech Pvt Ltd.), India’s leading asset-backed digital lending platform
announced the launch of ‘Rupeek Academy’ in collaboration with the National Apprenticeship
Promotion Scheme (NAPS), an initiative by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). This
aims to attract young talent who are looking for a career opportunity in the gold loan industry of
India.
The Rupeek Academy programme developed with NSDC is a first of its kind upskilling programme
in the industry.
67. Which bank recently (in March’22) launched the Green Deposit Programme for
corporate clients to support sustainable projects?
1) HDFC Bank
2) DBS Bank India
3) Axis Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 2) DBS Bank India
Explanation:
DBS Bank India has announced the launch of Green Deposit Programme for corporate clients
which will provide a simple way for the companies to support environmentally friendly projects
or avenues. This is in line with the focus of DBS Bank India on responsible banking.
i. Under the bank’s sustainability programme, Green Deposits will fund green industries and
initiatives.
68. Name the card service company that recently (in March ’22) launched the International
Gourmet Card along with Nature’s Basket.
1) Visa
2) Mastercard
3) SBI Card
4) ICICI Card
5) HDFC Card
Answer- 3) SBI Card
Explanation:
SBI Card, India’s pure-play credit card issuer and second largest credit card provider, has teamed
up with Nature’s Basket, India’s premier multi-channel gourmet retailer, to launch the ‘Nature’s
Basket SBI Card’, a first-of-its-kind credit card.
i. The card is to be introduced in two variants: ‘Nature’s Basket SBI Card’ and ‘Nature’s Basket SBI
Card Elite’ and will be available from the first fortnight of April 2022.
About SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited:
Managing Director & CEO – Rama Mohan Rao Amara
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69. In March’22, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lifted all the restrictions placed on _________
under its Digital 2.0 programme.
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) YES Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 4) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lifted all the restrictions placed on HDFC Bank regarding its
business-generating activities under the HDFC Bank’s Digital 2.0 programme.
i. In September 2021, RBI had lifted restrictions on HDFC Bank on issuing new credit cards.
70. Which payments bank recently (in March’22) signed an agreement with ICICI Lombard
General Insurance Company to provide smartphone insurance?
1) India Post Payments Bank
3) Paytm Payments Bank
4) Jio Payments Bank
5) Fino Payments Bank
Answer-2) Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank signed an agreement with ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company
(ICICI Lombard) to provide smartphone insurance that offers financial protection against
damages. It will boost the mobile insurance industry in India.
i. Under the agreement, the mobile insurance amount equal to the purchase price of the
smartphones will be provided. The smartphone price under the range of Rs 10,000 to Rs 1,00,000
will be considered.
ii. The customers have to pay a monthly premium of Rs 1,299 through the Airtel Thanks App and
they will get the insurance on their own within 10 days of making the purchase.
71. Name the bank that recently (in March’22) collaborated with Chennai Super Kings
(CSK) to launch a co-branded credit card.
1) IndusInd Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) Yes Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank has teamed up with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), an Indian Premier League (IPL)
franchise, to develop a co-branded credit card called the "Chennai Super Kings ICICI Bank
Credit Card”, which is designed with a range of exclusive privileges for millions of cricket fans of
the iconic team and distinct banking benefits from ICICI Bank.
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i. Customers can apply for the ‘Chennai Super Kings ICICI Bank Credit Card’ by sending an SMS
‘KING’ to 5676766.
About Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
A cricket franchise in India run by Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited.
CEO – K. S. Viswanathan
Founded - 2008
Parent Organization – India Cements
72. Which banks' Securities recently (in March’22) signed an agreement with EbixCash
Limited to provide end-to-end trading services to customers through an integrated
business model?
1) IDBI
2) YES
3) ICICI
4) Axis
5) HDFC
Answer- 4) Axis
Explanation:
EbixCash Limited, a technology-based provider of digital products and services in the B2C
(Business to Consumer), B2B (Business to Business) and financial technology arenas, announced
a strategic agreement with Axis Securities, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Axis Bank.
i. The partnership will provide end-to-end trading services to customers of EbixCash through an
integrated business model.
ii. With this tie-up, EbixCash customers will have access to the seamless online platform of Axis
Securities and favors them to buy and sell stocks and other investment products.
About EbixCash Limited:
A leading financial services provider in India.
Chairman - Robin Raina
73. Which bank has recently (in March’22) announced a dedicated app "Autofirst'' for an
auto loan and is also working on a smarthub Vyapar programme for merchants?
1) Axis Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) YES Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 2) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has announced a dedicated app for small, family-owned, or independent businesses
(mom-and-pop stores) to push merchant loans.
i. The bank also has the application “AutoFirst” in the pipeline, which exclusively offers fully
automated auto loans.
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ii. It is also working on the SmartHub Vyapar programme for merchants and it is an application
that combines all payment platforms such as cards, UPI, QR code, tap pay, and SMS-based
payments.
74. In March 2022, the Central Government has set a target of ________ for the ‘National Bank
for Financial Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)’ for sanctioning loans to the
infrastructure sector in FY23.
1) Rs 1 billion
2) Rs 4 million
3) Rs 3 billion
4) Rs 1 trillion
5) Rs 4 billion
Answer- 4) Rs 1 trillion
Explanation:
The Central Government has set a target of Rs 1 trillion for the new Development Finance
Institution (DFI) namely ‘National Bank for Financial Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)’
for sanctioning loans to the infrastructure sector in FY23. It will start its operations in Q1FY23.
i. The setting up of NaBFID was announced in the FY22 Union Budget and it came into force on
April 19, 2021.
ii. The Central government has infused Rs 20,000 crore in NaBFID, and an additional Rs 5,000
crore has been given as grants. Government had sought an additional outgo of Rs 13,050 crore for
transferring Rs 20,000 crore in the supplementary demand for grants.
75. In March 2022, Governor of RBI Shaktikanta Das, inaugurated the Reserve Bank
Innovation Hub (RBIH) in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Who was appointed as the 1st chairman of RBIH?
1) Vishal Sikka
2) Narayana Murthy
3) Kris Gopalakrishnan
4) Nandan Nilekani
5) S. D. Shibulal
Answer- 3) Kris Gopalakrishnan
Explanation:
The Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, inaugurated the Reserve Bank
Innovation Hub (RBIH) in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It has been set up as a Section 8 company under
Companies Act, 2013, with an initial capital contribution of Rs 100 crore; and wholly owned
subsidiary of the RBI.
i. Senapathy (Kris) Gopalakrishnan, co-founder and former co-Chairman, Infosys, was earlier
appointed as RBIH 1st Chairman.
Establishment– April 1, 1935
Deputy Governors– Mahesh Kumar Jain, Michael Debabrata Patra, M. Rajeshwar Rao, T. Rabi
Sankar
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76. Name the bank that recently (in March’22) signed a co-lending partnership with five
Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) to provide affordable housing loans.
3) Bank of Baroda
4) ICICI Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest lender, has entered into a co-lending partnership with
five Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) to provide affordable housing loans to the
underserved and unserved sections of society as per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines.
i. The five HFCs are: PNB Housing Finance, IIFL Home Finance, Shriram Housing Finance,
Edelweiss Housing Finance, and Capri Global Housing Finance.
ii. This tie-up will help to accelerate effective and affordable credit to economically weaker
sections (EWS) and the informal sector & contribute to the Government of India’s vision of
‘Housing for All by 2024’.
77. Which of the following banks/organizations are “Not” recently (in March’22) partnered
with Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to promote financial inclusion of women
through technology?
1) Federal Bank
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Axis Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) Avanti Finance
Explanation:
The Federal Bank, Bank of Baroda & Axis Bank, Avanti Finance teamed up with Reserve Bank
Innovation Hub (RBIH), a subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to promote financial
inclusion of women through technology.
i. They will work as scale up partners for the 2nd phase of Swanari TechSprint programme.
Swanari is ‘Swanirbhar Nari’ meaning ‘Self Reliant Lady’.
78. Which organisation recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with Meghalaya
Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation Ltd to develop the MSME ecosystem?
1) ASSOCHAM
2) National Securities Depository Limited
3) National Small Industries Corporation
4) SIDBI
5) NABARD
Answer- 4) SIDBI
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Explanation:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has signed an MoU with Meghalaya
Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation Limited (MiDFC), Government of
Meghalaya.
i. Under the MoU, SIDBI and the Government of Meghalaya will work in tandem to facilitate the
development of the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) ecosystem in Meghalaya.
ii. SIDBI has acquired 7.84% stake in Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an open
public digital infrastructure framework entity, through an investment of Rs.10 crore.
About Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI):
Chairman & Managing Director – Sivasubramanian Ramann
Establishment – 2nd April 1990
Headquarters – Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
79. Name the company that recently partnered with Max Life Insurance to launch the "Max
Life Smart Secure Plus Plan" to provide financial protection for digitally-savvy customers.
1) PhonePe
2) BharatPe
3) Paytm
4) Freecharge
5) MobiKwik
Answer- 1) PhonePe
Explanation:
Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd Partners with PhonePe to launch its ‘Max Life Smart Secure Plus Plan’
for its customers. It is a non-linked non-participating individual pure risk premium life insurance
plan on the PhonePe app to enhance financial protection for digitally-savvy customers.
i. The license for direct broking was granted to PhonePe by Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority of India (IRDAI). It allows the selling of insurance on the respective apps.
ii. The customers of PhonePe can avail comprehensive financial coverage for their families with
premiums starting from ₹4,426 annually.
80. Which mutual fund company recently (in March’22) launched India’s 1st Defence
Fund?
1) Axis Mutual Fund
2) Edelweiss Mutual Fund
3) HDFC Mutual Fund
4) IDBI Mutual Fund
5) HSBC Mutual Fund
Answer- 3) HDFC Mutual Fund
Explanation:
HDFC Mutual Fund has filed a scheme information document (SID) with the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch HDFC Defence Fund, India’s first Defence Fund.
i. This open-ended equity scheme will be investing in defence & allied sector companies (
aerospace, explosives, shipbuilding, industries /stocks present on the SIDM (Society of Indian
Defence Manufacturers).
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ii. This fund will be benchmarked to the recently introduced Nifty India Defence Index TRI (Total
Returns Index).
81. In March 2022, RBI issued a framework for Geo-tagging of Payment System Touch
Points/acceptance infrastructure under Section 10 (2) read with __________ of Payment and
Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
1) Section 12
2) Section 18
3) Section 15
4) Section 16
5) Section 25
Answer- 2) Section 18
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a framework for Geo-tagging of Payment System Touch
Points/acceptance infrastructure under Section 10 (2) read with Section 18 of Payment and
Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (Act 51 of 2007).
i. This system will be deployed by banks / non-bank Payment System Operators (PSOs) to ensure
proper monitoring of the availability of payment acceptance infrastructure and the framework
was issued on the lines of the Monetary Policy Statement 2020-21 of October 08, 2021.
ii. Need for Framework to capture the accurate location of existing payment system touch points
in order to make them accessible at all times.
82. Which organisation recently (in March’22) approved a Rs. 837 crore grant to the
Government of Odisha to develop MSME infrastructure projects in Odisha?
1) NABARD
2) National Securities Depository Limited
3) SIDBI
4) National Small Industries Corporation
5) ASSOCHAM
Answer- 3) SIDBI
Explanation:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has approved a Rs. 837 crore grant to
the Government of Odisha under its SIDBI Cluster Development Fund (SCDF) to promote and
develop 18 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) infrastructure projects in Odisha.
i. The projects include the development of five new MSME parks, the construction of 11 worker’s
hostels and two projects to support MSME infrastructure and will be implemented by the Odisha
Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO).
ii. It has also inked an agreement with the state to set up Project Management Unit (PMU) to
design schemes and programmes that strengthens the MSME ecosystem.
83. Which bank recently (in March’22) partnered with EaseMyTrip to launch green debit
cards made using polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material to promote sustainable tourism?
1) IDFC FIRST Bank
2) CSB Bank
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4) DBS Bank India
5) RBL Bank
Answer- 4) DBS Bank India
Explanation:
DBS Bank India signed a partnership agreement with EaseMyTrip to launch an environment-
friendly international debit card or green debit card, made up of 99% recycled polyvinyl chloride
(PVC) material.
Objective- Through this collaboration, EaseMyTrip aims to promote sustainability and incentivise
sustainable tourism.
About DBS Bank India Limited:
MD & CEO- Surojit Shome
84. Which organisation recently (in March’22) issued world 1st Wildlife Conservation Bond
(WCB) to protect Africa’s Black Rhino?
1) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
2) World Wide Fund for Nature
3) United Nations Environment Programme
4) African Development Bank
5) World Bank
Answer- 5) World Bank
Explanation:
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) has created the
world’s first kind of Wildlife Conservation Bond (WCB), also known as the “RhinoBond,” in
support of South Africa’s efforts to protect the endangered species.
i. It is a five-year, USD 150 million Sustainable Development Bond, matures in 2027, that includes
a potential performance payment from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
About Wildlife Conservation Bond (WCB) or the Rhino Bond:
i. It was issued by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) at 94.84
percent of the nominal aggregate amount, with a maximum Conservation Success Payment of US
$13.76 million.
85. Name the Small Finance Bank (SFB) that recently (in March’22) launched a limited
edition of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) branded debit card in the Equiverse virtual world.
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Equitas SFB
3) ESAF SFB
4) Capital SFB
5) Utkarsh SFB
Answer- 2) Equitas SFB
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Explanation:
Equitas Small Finance Bank (SFB) Limited has announced the launch of a limited edition Chennai
Super Kings (CSK) branded debit card that can be availed along with an experience at
‘Equiverse’ virtual world.
i. It is the first bank to introduce the Equitas Bank CSK Debit Card in the Equiverse, a special
edition debit card for Chennai Super King (CSK) fans who shared space with the team’s avatars in
this virtual experience at www.equiverse.in.
About Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited:
MD & CEO – Vasudevan Pathangi Narasimhan
Establishment – September 5, 2016
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamilnadu
86. Name the bank that recently (in March’22) partnered with Kwik.ID to implement digital
KYC, Video KYC & e KYC for its network in India.
2) Bank of India
3) Bank of Canada
4) Central Bank of India
Answer- 4) Central Bank of India
Explanation:
Central Bank of India (CBI) partnered with Kwik.ID to implement digital Know Your Customer
(KYC), video KYC and eKYC for its network across India.
Objective: To bring seamless onboarding and provide efficient digital facilities to the customers
across India.
i. The partnership will support the implementation of its digital transformation agenda and also
help in digital finance initiatives.
About Central Bank of India (CBI):
Founded- 1911
MD & CEO- M. V. Rao
87. Which insurance company recently (in March’22) launched India’s first industry-based
digital customer engagement and rewards programme named "VAULT program"?
1) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
2) Cholamandalam MS General Insurance
3) Edelweiss General Insurance
4) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
5) Kotak Mahindra General Insurance
Answer- 4) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Explanation:
HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company launched its VAULT program. It is India’s first
industry based digital customer engagement and rewards program.
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This program is an experiment to test a new idea under the Regulatory Sandbox of IRDAI
(Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India ).
About VAULT program:
i. It is a customer engagement-based membership program. ii.Under the program, eligible
customers will be incentivized by way of reward points on meeting the various criteria such as
staying insured under the policy for more than two years, holding two active HDFC ERGO retail
policies etc.
ii. Maximum customer enrolments under this program will be 10,000. This reward program will
cover Optima Restore health insurance customers.
88. Which company that recently (in March’22) partnered with Pine Labs to launch Tap to
Pay for UPI?
1) MobiKwik
2) Google Pay
3) Paytm
4) BharatPe
5) PhonePe
Answer- 2) Google Pay
Explanation:
Google Pay, payment platform of Google, has partnered with Pine Labs to launch Tap to Pay for
UPI (Unified Payments Interface) – a functionality that aims to bring the seamless convenience of
Tap to Pay to UPI.
i. With this new feature, users can just tap their phones on the Point of Sales (POS) terminal and
authenticate transactions on their phones using their UPI PIN.
About Pine Labs:
CEO – Amrish Rau
Headquarters – Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Founded – 1998
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

1. As per the Quarterly Estimates of GDP released by the National Statistical Office (NSO),
India’s economy grew by _____ year-on-year in the Q3FY22 (October-December).
1) 6.4%
2) 5.2%
3) 4.7%
4) 5.4%
5) 3.8%
Answer- 4) 5.4%
Explanation:
In accordance with the Second Advance Estimates (SAE) of National Income, 2021-22 & Quarterly
Estimates of GDP for the 3rd quarter(Q3) (October-December), 2021-22 by the National Statistical
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Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the Indian
economy grew by 5.4% year-on-year in the Q3FY22.
i. This is the 5th consecutive positive growth. However, this is slower than the Q2FY22 and
Q1FY22 amid rising risks from higher prices of crude oil and commodities due to Russia’s
invasion of Ukraine. In absolute terms, I
2. Which organization recently (in Feb’22) signed an MoU with Solar Energy Corporation of
India (SECI) to realize GOI’s green energy objectives and efforts towards a carbon-neutral
economy?
2) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
3) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
4) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
5) Oil India Ltd
Answer- 2) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
Explanation:
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
Limited have signed an MoU for cooperation and collaboration in the field of renewable energy,
electric mobility, and alternative fuels including the development of Environmental, Social and
Governance (ESG) Projects.
The MoU was signed to realize green energy objectives and the Government of India’s (GOI’s)
efforts towards a carbon-neutral economy.
About Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) Limited:
Establishment – 20 September 2011 (under the administrative control of the Ministry of New
and Renewable Energy (MNRE))
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi Chairman – Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi
3. Adani Renewable Energy Holding Fifteen Ltd recently (in March’22) received the Letter
of Award (LOA) to set up a 150 MW Solar Power Project with a fixed tariff of _______ for a
span of _________.
1) Rs. 1.68/kWh; 15 years
Answer- 4) Rs. 2.34/kWh; 25 years
Explanation:
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) announced that its subsidiary Adani Renewable Energy
Holding Fifteen Limited has received the Letter of Award (LOA) to set-up a 150 MW Solar
Power Project with a fixed tariff of Rs. 2.34/kWh for a span of 25 years for this project capacity.
About the Solar Power Project:
i. In a tender issued by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited for procurement of 250 MW
Solar Power from ground mounted grid connected solar PV power plants, the Adani unit is now
awarded the contract to install the 150 MW Solar Power Project.
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ii. Adani Green now has a total renewable energy project portfolio of 20.434 MWac capacity, out
of which 5.410 MWac projects are operational, 11.591 MWac projects are under construction and
3.433 MWac projects are near construction.
4. On National Science Day 2022 (28th Feb’ 2022) Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched
the Artificial intelligence (AI) Readiness Program – “Building AI Readiness among Young
Innovators”.
The AI readiness Program was developed by which of the following organization?
1) Intel India
2) Department of Science and Technology
3) Tata Consultancy Services
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
On the occasion of National Science Day 2022 (28th February 2022), Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of
State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), launched the
Artificial intelligence (AI) Readiness Program – “Building AI Readiness among Young
Innovators”.
i. The Program was developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the
Ministry Of Science And Technology (MoST) in partnership with Intel India.
ii. Aim: The AI Readiness Program aims to build digital readiness among the students from
classes 6 to 10, enrolled under DST’s ‘Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research
(INSPIRE) -Awards MANAK (Million Minds Augmenting National Aspirations and Knowledge)
scheme.
iii. He also launched INSPIRE Mobile App and INSPIRE MANAK.
5. Which company recently (in March’22) entered into a strategic partnership with Google
Cloud to accelerate innovation and cloud strategy?
1) Flipkart
2) Snapdeal
3) Paytm
4) eBay
5) MobiKwik
Answer- 1) Flipkart
Explanation:
Flipkart, a leading digital commerce entity has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership
with Google Cloud to accelerate Flipkart’s innovation and cloud strategy.
i. This will drive Flipkart into its next phase of growth and advance its vision of onboarding India’s
next 200 million shoppers and lakhs of sellers.
ii. Under this partnership, Google Cloud will enable Flipkart to accelerate digital transformation,
power productivity and advance Flipkart’s innovation agenda.
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6. Which company recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with Smart Power India (SPI)
Promotes Solar Rooftop Panels in Rural Areas of India?
1) Adani Solar
2) ReNew Power
3) Tata Power Solar
4) Azure Power
5) Vikram Solar
Answer- 1) Adani Solar
Explanation:
Adani Solar and Smart Power India (SPI), the Indian subsidiary of Rockefeller Foundation, have
signed a non-financial and non-commercial MoU for equitable access to last-mile electricity and to
encourage energy transition in rural areas of Uttar Pradesh (UP), Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha.
Aim – To promote the usage of solar rooftop panels and achieve 5 MegaWatt (MW) of solar
deployment through Adani Solar’s channel partners.
i. As per a National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog report, rooftop solar (RTS)
power is a clean source of energy that reduces transmission and distribution losses as the solar
generation and distribution are co-located.
7. Name the company that recently (in March’22) launched a new brand for electric
mobility named Vida.
1) Yamaha Motor
2) Honda Motorcycle
3) Hero MotoCorp
4) Tvs Motor
5) Bajaj Auto
Answer- 3) Hero MotoCorp
Explanation:
Hero MotoCorp Limited has launched its new brand for electric mobility, Vida, Powered by Hero
at a one-of-its-kind Carbon Neutral event at the exclusive Clarence Island in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates (UAE).
i. The new brand logo and the ‘sunrise’ visual identity of Vida were also unveiled during the event
and Vida means life, and the brand’s sole purpose is to create a positive impact on the world
ii. The first e-scooter of Hero MotoCorp will be launched in July 2022.
8. At what percent does CRISIL Ratings retain India’s GDP growth for FY23?
1) 6.3%
2) 6.8%
3) 7.6%
4) 8.2%
5) 7.8%
Answer- 5) 7.8%
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Explanation:
CRISIL Ratings Limited, a domestic rating agency and a subsidiary of CRISIL Limited has
reiterated its december 2021 forecast of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at 7.8% for
FY23 despite the Russia-Ukraine war.
i. CRISIL also highlighted that the average CPI based inflation will be at 5.4% in FY23 if the price
of crude oil averages USD 85-90per barrel.
ii. The higher price of crude oil will widen India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) to 2.2 % in FY23
(i.e.) $10 increase in prices of crude oil increases the CAD to GDP ratio by about 40 basis points.
9. As per Bloomberg's data on Market capitalization (M-Cap) in March 2022, India ranked
______ with an overall M-Cap of USD 3.21 trillion while ________ tops the ranking with M-Cap
of USD 47.32 trillion.
1) 3rd; US
2) 4th; China
3) 5th; US
4) 4th; UK
5) 5th; China
Answer- 3) 5th; US
Explanation:
As per Bloomberg’s recent data on Market capitalization, for the 1st time, India‘s equities market
has entered the world’s top 5 in terms of market capitalization. India is ranked 5th with an
overall market capitalization of USD 3.21 trillion. India has climbed two positions, despite a 7.4%
drop in its market cap.
i. The US tops the ranking with an overall market cap of USD 47.32 trillion, followed by China
(USD 11.52 trillion), Japan (USD 6 trillion) and Hong Kong (USD 5.55 trillion). The total world
market cap stands at USD 109.22 trillion.
ii. India’s market cap has surpassed the United Kingdom (UK) ranked 6th with an M-Cap of USD
3.19 trillion.
10. In March 2022, Moody’s Investors Service’s Global Macro Outlook 2022-23 report
decreased India’s GDP growth forecast to______ from an earlier projection of 9.5% for FY 22.
1) 9.2%
2) 8.9%
3) 9.1%
4) 8.8%
5) 9.0%
Answer- 3) 9.1%
Explanation:
As per the Global Macro Outlook 2022-23 report of Moody’s Investors Service, it has lowered
India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth forecast for 2022 by 0.4 percent to 9.1% from its
earlier projection of 9.5%.
The growth forecast for 2023 was also lowered to 5.4% from the prior estimation of 5.5%.
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11. In March 2022, Fitch declined its projection of India’s GDP in the "Global Economic
Outlook-March 2022" to _______ from 10.3% for FY23.
1) 8.5%
2) 7.9%
3) 9.6%
4) 8.9%
5) 9.9%
Answer- 1) 8.5%
Explanation:
Rating agency Fitch in its ‘Global economic Outlook-March 2022’ declined India’s growth forecast
for FY23 (2022-2023) by 1.8 percentage points (pp) to 8.5% from 10.3% due to high energy
prices amid Russia-Ukraine war.
On the other hand, for FY22, the agency has increased the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth
by 0.6 pp to 8.7% from 8.1%. For 2023-24, it is estimated at 7 per cent.
12. Which company recently (in March’22) signed an agreement with SpaceX to resume the
launch of satellites, which were struck due to Russia-Ukraine conflicts?
1) OneWeb
2) Telesat
3) Blue Origin
4) Viasat
5) Eutelsat
Answer- 1) OneWeb
Explanation:
OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company of Bharti Enterprises and
Other investors signed an agreement with SpaceX to resume the launch of satellites.
i. The first launch with SpaceX is expected in 2022 and will add to OneWeb’s total in-orbit
constellation that is currently at 428 satellites, or 66% of the fleet.
ii. The deal with SpaceX will allow OneWeb to complete its remaining satellite launches from
Texas, United States (US), which were struck due to Russia-Ukraine conflicts.
13. In March’22, India’s merchandise exports sector of India touched New Peak of _________
in FY22.
1) $300 billion
2) $100 billion
3) $400 billion
4) $200 billion
5) $500 billion
Answer- 3) $400 billion
Explanation:
The merchandise exports sector of India successfully met the $400 billion target which was set
for 2021-22 (FY22), nine days ahead of schedule, which translated into a 37% increase over
exports worth $292 billion in FY21.
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i. The highest merchandise export of $330 billion was achieved in FY19. It witnessed the
fluctuations between $250 billion and $330 billion a year since FY11.
ii. The services exports are also estimated to exceed the target of $250 billion and the target for
Services exports was to achieve $206 billion in FY21 and $225 billion for FY22.
14. As per the OECD’s ‘Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India (as of March
2022) retained India’s real GDP at _______ in FY24.
1) 9.2%
2) 7.2%
3) 8.1%
4) 5.5%
5) 6.9%
Answer- 4) 5.5%
Explanation:
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in its ‘Economic Outlook
for Southeast Asia, China and India (Volume 2022 Issue I)‘ retained India’s real Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) at 5.5% in FY24, lower than 8.1% in 2022-23.
About Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD):
Secretary General– Mathias Cormann
Headquarters– Paris, France
15. Name the company that recently (in March’22) signed a cooperation agreement with
Omnispace to provide 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) satellite services.
1) Aeron Systems Private Ltd
2) Delta Communications Ltd
3) Gemini Communication Ltd
4) Nelco Ltd
5) Sagar Technology Private Ltd
Answer- 4) Nelco Ltd
Explanation:
Omnispace, a pioneer in global communications services (based in United States) and Nelco
Limited, a TATA Group company & a leading satellite communication (Satcom) service provider
in India have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to enable and distribute 5G non-terrestrial
network (NTN), direct-to-device satellite services.
i. Through this agreement, Omnispace emerged as the fifth Satcom operator actively waiting for
the Indian market to provide satellite-based broadband connectivity.
ii. The four operators who already have an interest in the Indian market are: Elon Musk’s Star
Link, Canadian Telesat, Bharti-backed OneWeb, and Jio’s partnership with SES.
16. As per the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s' Tapering
in a Time of Conflict Report, India’s GDP growth projected downward to _________ from 6.7%
in 2022.
1) 6.2%
2) 5.5%
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3) 4.6%
4) 5.2%
5) 3.7%
Answer- 3) 4.6%
Explanation:
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in an update to its Trade
and Development report published March 24, 2022 titled ‘Tapering in a time of conflict’ has
downgraded India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for 2022 by -2.1% to 4.6% from 6.7%
amid ongoing Ukraine-Russia War.
On the global front, it also declined the economic growth projection for 2022 by -1% to 2.6% from
3.6% .
17. As per the latest (in March’22) public debt management report by the Ministry of
Finance, the Central Government’s total liabilities increased to __________ in Q3FY22 from Rs
125.71 lakh crore in Q2FY22.
1) Rs 128.41 lakh crore
2) Rs. 126.98 lakh crore
Answer- 1) Rs 128.41 lakh crore
Explanation:
In accordance with the latest public debt management report by the Ministry of Finance, the
Central Government’s total liabilities rose to Rs 128.41 lakh crore in December quarter
(Q3FY22) from Rs 125.71 lakh crore in Q2FY22.
i. This increase reflects a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.15%.
ii. In absolute terms, the total liabilities, including liabilities under the ‘Public Account’ of the
government, jumped to Rs 1,28,41,996 crore in Q3FY22 as compared to Rs 1,25,71,747 crore in
Q2FY22.
18. In March 2022, ICRA decreased the forecast of India's GDP growth for FY23 to _______
from 8%.
1) 7.2%
2) 7.8%
3) 6.9%
4) 7.5%
5) 7.0%
Answer- 1) 7.2%
Explanation:
The rating agency ICRA (formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India
Limited) reduced its forecast of the year-on-year (YoY) growth of India's Gross Domestic Product
(GDP at constant 2011-12 prices) by 0.8% in FY23 to 7.2% from 8%. The K-shaped recovery is
likely to continue.
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i. The GDP expansion in FY22 is projected at 8.5% which is lower than the National Statistical
Office’s (NSO’s) second advance estimate of 8.9%.
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS

1. Which state government recently (in Feb’22) signed a 2 MoU to establish a Dung-based
Power Plants & Food Irradiation Facility?
1) Rajasthan
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Jharkhand
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The government of Chhattisgarh signed two MoUs to boost the agricultural & rural economy.
i. The first agreement was signed between the Chhattisgarh Biofuel Development Authority
(CBDA) and Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Trombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• To set up dung-based power plants in ‘gauthans’ where technical guidance will be
provided by BARC.
ii. The second MoU was signed between Chhattisgarh Seed Corporation and the Board of
Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) To set up the Food
Irradiation Center in Chhattisgarh.
2. Which organization recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with Skyshade Daylights Pvt.
Ltd to promote Start-up in Daylight Harvesting Technology?
1) Science and Engineering Research Board
2) Technology Development Board
3) Department of Energy
4) Bureau of Energy Efficiency
5) Department of Industry and Science
Answer- 2) Technology Development Board
Explanation:
Technology Development Board (TDB) , a statutory body under the Department of Science &
Technology (DoS&T) in presence of Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science &
Technology Dr Jitendra Singh signed an MoU with Skyshade Daylights Pvt. Ltd , Hyderabad, the
only Start-up company in India for Daylight Harvesting Technologies.
i. The MoU was signed to promote possibly India’s first Start-up in indigenously built latest
Daylight Harvesting Technology to reduce carbon footprint and improve the building energy
efficiency.
ii. Daylighting is basically bringing natural sunlight inside the rooms and also the solar energy
spectrum has 45% energy as visible light that can be used to harvest building illumination for
about 9-11 hours a day.
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3. Which country recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with India on cooperation in the
fields of science, technology and innovation?
1) Singapore
2) Indonesia
3) Sri Lanka
4) Japan
5) Bhutan
Answer- 1) Singapore
Explanation:
An MoU on cooperation in the fields of Science, Technology and Innovation was signed between
the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India and Ministry of Trade & Industry,
Government of Singapore.
i. The MoU was signed during the inaugural event of India – Singapore Technology Summit
2022.
ii. This MoU will also encourage, develop and facilitate cooperation between India and Singapore
in other fields like Agriculture, Food Science & Technology, Advanced Manufacturing &
Engineering etc.
iii. This Memorandum will remain in effect for a period of 5 years and will be automatically
extended for a successive period of 5 years.
4. Which of the following organizations recently (in March’22) signed a tripartite MoU with
the Ministry of Ayush to promote research and development?
1) Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
2) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
3) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
Ministry of Ayush has signed a tripartite MoU with the Council of Scientific & Industrial
Research (CSIR) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for Inter-Ministerial co-
operation for the promotion, and facilitation of research and development and to draw synergies
to the medicinal plants and traditional agricultural practices of India.
i. The organizations will work in the different areas of agriculture including horti-floriculture,
utilizing traditional food knowledge etc. and focus will be on ensuring food security and
enhancing the livelihoods of the farmers.
ii. A Joint Working Group (JWG) will be formed involving officers from the Ministry of Ayush,
ICAR, and CSIR for effective implementation of the MoU.
5. In which place India's first 100% women-owned ‘FLO (FICCI Ladies Organisation)
Industrial Park (FIP)’ Inaugurated in March 2022?
2) Kolkata, West Bengal
3) Hyderabad, Telangana
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Answer- 3) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
India’s first 100 % women-owned ‘FLO (FICCI Ladies Organization) Industrial Park (FIP)’ in
Hyderabad, Telangana is around 50 acres and was established by Federation of Indian Chamber
of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) Ladies Organization (FLO) in association with Telangana State
Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC) with an investment of Rs.250 crore.
i. It was inaugurated with the commencement of operations by 25 women-owned and operated
units representing 16 diverse Green Category Industries at the Park.
ii. It is the flagship project at a national level with participation open to Chapter Members, and the
national members of FLO.
6. Which country recently signed an MoU with India and Nepal to implement BBIN Motor
Vehicles Agreement to boost regional trade and people connectivity?
1) Brazil
2) Bangladesh
3) Belgium
4) Bahamas
5) Bhutan
Answer- 2) Bangladesh
Explanation:
The nations of India, Bangladesh and Nepal finalized an enabling MoU for implementing the
Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA) during a meeting held
in New Delhi
i. Bhutan was an observer and this MVA aims to boost regional trade and people-to-people
connectivity by fostering greater sub-regional cooperation.
ii. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) provided technical and knowledge support to the meeting.
7. Which organisation recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with SASMOS to work together
in the aerospace domain?
1) Bharat Dynamics Ltd
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
3) Bharat Electronics Ltd
4) Indian Space Research Organisation
5) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Answer- 2) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
Explanation:
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed an MoU with SASMOS, Bengaluru-based
company to work together in the field of advanced electronics, electrical and fibre optics
interconnections in the aerospace domain. Naini Aerospace Limited (NAeL), a subsidiary of HAL
was also a signatory to the MoU.
i. The MoU is aimed at exploring business cooperation, particularly in northern India, through
utilization of capacity and capabilities of NAeL.
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About Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL):

Chairman & MD – R. Madhavan
Establishment – 23 December 1940
Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka
8. Name the country that recently (in March ’22) signed an MoU with Adani Group of India
to build two large power projects.
1) Nepal
2) Bhutan
3) Sri Lanka
4) Bangladesh
5) Maldives
Answer- 3) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Adani Group of India signed an MoU with Sri Lanka for two large power projects in the
Northern Province. In 2021, the group bagged a strategic port terminal project in Colombo, Sri
Lanka.
i. The renewable power projects will be executed in two locations of Sri Lanka- Mannar, north-
western coast, and Pooneryn, south of Jaffna Peninsula.
ii. Project aims to generate a combined capacity of 500 MW, at a cost of $ 500 million.
iii. NTPC (Formerly National Thermal Power Corporation) of India and the Ceylon Electricity
Board (CEB) of Sri Lanka also agreed to set up a 100 MW solar power project in Sampur, Sri
Lanka.
iv. CEB also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with India’s Adani Green Energy Ltd to
develop a 500MW wind power project in Mannar but it was not announced yet.
9. Which company recently (in March ’22) signed an MoU with the Border Roads
Organisation (BRO) to construct 27 double-lane class 70 modular bridges in border areas?
1) Hindustan Shipyard Ltd
2) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd
3) Goa Shipyard Ltd
4) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd
5) Cochin Shipyard Ltd
Answer- 2) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd
Explanation:
an MoU was inked between Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders
and Engineers (GRSE) worth around Rs 60 crore for fabrication, supply, erection and launching of
27 carriageway double lane galvanised modular bridges of 7.5 meters with Indian Road Congress
(IRC) Load Class 70 in border areas.
i. These bridges could be launched within 45 days of handing over the site by the units.
ii. The IRC Load Class 70 classification enables these bridges to enhance the operational
preparedness of the security forces in the forward areas.
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10. Which organisation recently (in March’22) signed an agreement with the International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to strengthen decent work in the aviation industry?
1) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
2) United Nations Development Programme
3) World Trade Organization
4) International Monetary Fund
5) International Labour Organization
Answer- 5) International Labour Organization
Explanation:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) have signed a new agreement to boost decent work and reinforce a humanistic-based
revival from the COVID-19 pandemic in the aviation industry. It has a five-year duration and is
renewable.
i. This agreement will renew the 1953 MoU concerning the possible establishment of a joint
aviation commission and acts as a follow-up to the request made by ILO constituents during the
2013 Global Dialogue Forum on the Effects of the Global Economic Crisis on the Civil Aviation
Industry to refurbish cooperation between the two agencies.
11. Which company recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with Punjab Renewable Energy
Systems Private Limited(PRESPL) to use agricultural waste as biomass in cement
manufacturing operations?
1) Ambuja Cements
2) JSW Cement
3) Star Cement
4) JK Cement
5) Ramco Cement
Answer- 2) JSW Cement
Explanation:
JSW Cement signed an MoU with Punjab Renewable Energy Systems Private Limited (PRESPL)
for the sustainable usage of agricultural waste as biomass energy in its cement manufacturing
operations.
i. PRESPL is India’s largest biomass aggregation and densification company.
ii. The PRESPL will facilitate the services of building a supply chain of agricultural waste that
would be utilized as biomass energy in the clinkerization and grinding process of JSW Cement.
12. Name the company that recently (in March’22) signed a tripartite agreement with Eker
Group of Norway and Vaan Moto of Kerala to produce speed boats.
1) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd
5) Goa Shipyard Ltd
Answer- 3) Hindustan Shipyard Ltd
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Explanation:
Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has signed a tripartite agreement to produce speed boats
with Eker Group of Norway and Vaan Moto of Kerala in order to explore new opportunities in
the field of high-speed boat production and accelerate business growth.
i. The trio has entered into this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build speed boats in
India as part of India’s AtmaNirbhar Bharat initiative, which aims to make the country self-
sufficient.
ii. Under this MoU, high-end boats are to be built with smart, flexible solutions with superior
maneuverability that can be operated from the shore up to a maximum speed of 75 knots with
four crew and four passengers and is equipped with navigation and communication gadgets.
13. Which institute recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with the National Mineral
Development Corporation (NMDC) for Drone-Based Mineral Exploration?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Kharagpur
3) IIT Hyderabad
4) IIT Indore
5) IIT Roorkee
Answer- 2) IIT Kharagpur
Explanation:
India’s largest iron ore manufacturer National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) Limited
has inked an MoU for Drone-Based Mineral Exploration with Indian Institute of Technology
(IIT) Kharagpur.
i. This partnership will produce spectral products, methodologies, and algorithms for mining
exploration employing drones (UAVs), which will lead to the development of software spectral
tools for mineral excavation and mining technology capacity-building programmes.
ii. With this collaboration, NMDC will become India’s first Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE)
to perform Drone-based Geophysical Surveys and Hyperspectral Studies for Mineral Exploration,
setting a new standard in the field of mineral exploration.
14. Which country recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with the Indian Potash limited
(IPL) for Fertilizers Supply for 5 years?
1) Israel
2) UAE
3) Germany
4) Oman
5) Singapore
Answer- 1) Israel
Explanation:
An MoU was inked between the Indian Potash limited (IPL), under Department of Fertilizers,
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers; and Israel Chemicals Limited (ICL).
i. Under this, there will be supply of Muriate of Potash (MOP) from Israel to India for 5 years,
2022 to 2027, with a yearly quantity of 6 to 6.5 LMT (Lakh Metric Tonnes).
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ii. It should be noted that ICL is working with IPL in operating a project titled ‘Potash for Life
focused on achieving higher fertilizer use efficiency’ to increase the income of farmers.
15. Which organisation recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with One Health, global
alliance to Advance Humans, Ecosystem and Animals Health?
1) UNESCO
2) World Health Organization
3) world bank
4) UN-HABITAT
5) United Nations Environment Programme
Answer- 5) United Nations Environment Programme
Explanation:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) under the Executive Directorship of Inger
Andersen, has signed the MoU with the tripartite partnership for One Health, bringing together
the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the World Health
Organisation (WHO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), formally the
Quadripartite partnership at its annual executive meeting held on 18 March 2022 at Nairobi,
Kenya.
i. The UNEP will offer the expertise required to tackle the ecological dimension of human and
animal health.
16. Which Organisation recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with the Tata Steel & also
signed an LoI with BASF Chemicals India for Scientific Cooperation & Partnerships?
1) Indo-German Science and Technology Centre
2) International Science and Technology Center
3) Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research
4) Industrial Research Institute
5) Central Agricultural Research Institute
Answer- 1) Indo-German Science and Technology Centre
Explanation:
Indo-German Science and Technology Centre (IGSTC) signed an MoU and Letter of Intent (LoI)
with Tata Steel Ltd and Mumbai (Maharashtra)-based BASF Chemicals India Pvt Ltd (BASF),
respectively.
i. IGSTC has been established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt of India,
and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
IGSTC’s MoU with Tata Steel Ltd:
Under this MoU, there will be a joint collaborative Research & Innovation (R&I) framework to
facilitate new technologies development, conduct thought leadership workshops, and support
human capital development.
IGSTC’s LoI with BASF:
This partnership will foster Science and Technology led innovations through Indo-German R&D
networking, and research in PPP (Public Private Partnership) mode.
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17. Which of the following companies are recently (in March’22) signed a tripartite
agreement with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
to Promote Yak Dairy Enterprise in Nepal?
1) Surketham Dairy Cooperative Ltd
2) Gujarat Dairy Development Corporation Ltd
3) Nepal Dairy Private Ltd
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
A tripartite agreement was signed between the International Centre for Integrated Mountain
Development (ICIMOD), Surketham Dairy Cooperative Limited (SDCL), and Nepal Dairy Pvt. Ltd
(NDPL). It will promote yak dairy enterprise to sustain the age-old yak herding culture in the
highlands of Eastern Nepal.
i. They will collaborate in processing, product diversification, and market linkages for yak
products.
18. Which state government recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with National Institute
of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) as Knowledge Partner for Medical
Devices Park?
1) Odisha
2) Gujarat
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 3) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Government of Himachal Pradesh (HP) signed an MoU with National Institute of Pharmaceutical
Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali as Knowledge Partner for upcoming Medical Devices
Park, Nalagarh in Solan, HP.
i. The approval for MoU was given by the Board of Members from the Department of
Pharmaceuticals (DoP) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
ii. The HP State Planning Department sanctioned Rs. 74.95 crore to the HPSIDC for development
of the Medical Park.
19. The Ministry of Ayush recently (in March’22) signed an agreement with the World
Health Organization (WHO) to set up the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO-
GCTM) in _________, Gujarat.
1) Rajkot
2) Vadodara
3) Gandhinagar
4) Ahmedabad
5) Jamnagar
Answer- 5) Jamnagar
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Explanation:
The Ministry of Ayush (MoA), Government of India signed an agreement with the World Health
Organization (WHO) to set up the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO-GCTM) in
Jamnagar, Gujarat.
i. The onsite launch of the new WHO -GCTM will take place on April 21, 2022.
ii. The Government of India invested USD 250 million in the GCTM.
About World Health Organization (WHO):
Director-General- Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland
Founded- 1948
20. Which company recently (in March’22) signed an agreement with Sri Lanka’s Navy to
build a floating dock?
2) Goa shipyard Ltd
Answer- 2) Goa shipyard Ltd
Explanation:
In a significant development of India-Sri Lanka bilateral ties, the Goa shipyard Limited inks an
agreement with the Government of Sri Lanka to build a Floating Dock with the valuation of $ 20
Million.
i. The Floating dock will be established at the Trincomalee Naval DockYard, Sri Lanka within a
span of 30 months as a grant from India.
ii. At present the Sri Lankan Navy’s dry docks can only facilitate the underwater repairs and
services of vessels and boats that weigh less than 350 tonnes.
About Goa Shipyard Limited:
Headquarters – Vasco da Gama, Goa
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) – Cmde Bharat Bhushan Nagpal
21. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and UAE in March 2022?
A) India-UAE CEPA is the first full free trade Agreement to be signed by India with any
country in the past decade.
B) It was signed with a view to boost bilateral trade to USD 100 billion over a 5-year period
and creation of lakhs of jobs.
C) The Leaders also agreed to set up an India – UAE Cultural Council to facilitate and
promote cross- cultural exchanges, cultural projects and exhibitions.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only B
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Explanation:
India-UAE CEPA is the first full free trade Agreement to be signed by India with any country in
the past decade.
i. It was signed with a view to boost bilateral trade to USD 100 billion over a 5-year period and
creation of lakhs of jobs.
ii. The Leaders also agreed to set up an India – UAE Cultural Council to facilitate and promote
cross- cultural exchanges, cultural projects and exhibitions.
iii. The minister visited UAE to participate in ‘Investopia Summit’ on March 28, 2022and ‘World
Government Summit’ on March 29, 2022, both venues at Dubai.
22. Which of the following companies that recently (in March’22) signed an MoU to conduct
a joint study on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in India along with Groupe ADP and GMR
Airports?
1) Airbus
2) Axens
3) Safran
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Airport operators Groupe ADP and GMR Airports together with Airbus, Axens and Safran have
signed an MoU to conduct a joint study on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and their potential in
India.
i. The objective of the study is to understand and evaluate the demand, the challenges and
opportunities of supply, infrastructure, and fueling, as well as to prepare a business case for SAF
production and use in India for all kinds of aviation purposes.
ii. SAF is a biofuel produced from sustainable resources such as waste oils from a biological origin,
agriculture residues, municipal solid wastes or algae, rather than being refined from petroleum.
23. Name the company that recently (in March’22) signed a contract with the Ministry of
Defence to purchase two Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs) for the Indian Navy with an outlay
of Rs.887 crore.
1) Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd
3) Larsen and Toubro Ltd
Answer- 3) Larsen and Toubro Ltd
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Larsen and Toubro (L & T) Limited
to purchase two Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs) for the Indian Navy at a total cost of Rs.887 Crore
under the “Buy-Indian” Category.
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i. The MPVs will be the first of their kind, constructed to provide a cost-effective solution to meet a
variety of requirements of the Indian Navy.
ii. The vessels will be built at L & T shipyard in Kattupally (Chennai), with deliveries starting in
May 2025 and these MPVs will be capable of towing ships and providing Humanitarian Assistance
and Disaster Relief (HADR) support.
About Larsen and Toubro (L & T) Limited:
MD & CEO – S. N. Subrahmanyan
24. Which country recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with India to jointly explore
Lithium and Cobalt mineral resources?
1) Australia
2) New Zealand
3) Germany
4) Indonesia
5) Singapore
Answer- 1) Australia
Explanation:
The Government of India and Australia has committed to invest USD 6 million jointly to explore
Lithium and Cobalt mines in Australia in the next six months.
The MoU includes building an Australia-India partnership in the critical mineral ecosystem;
development of a robust and commercially-viable critical mineral supply chain to support
sustainable production; and ensuring reliable supplies of the materials needed to fuel sectors such
as transport, energy, telecommunications, medicine, aviation and defence.
25. Which state government recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with the LuLu group to
implement Rs. 3,500 crores projects?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu government has inked an MoU with the LuLu Group of the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) in Abu Dhabi to implement three major projects worth Rs. 3,500 crores in Tamil
Nadu.
i. The investment is to set up shopping malls, hypermarkets and a food-logistic park in Tamil
Nadu. Tamil Nadu signed various MoUs with investors to attract ₹6,100 crore investment during
the five-day visit to the UAE.
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APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

1. In February 2022, _________ became the 1st Woman to be appointed as the chairman of the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the period of 3years.
1) Sharmistha Dubey
2) Sonia Syngal
3) Madhabi Puri Buch
4) Rekha Sharma
5) V. Mohini Giri
Answer- 3) Madhabi Puri Buch
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Madhabi
Puri Buch as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairman for an initial period of
three years from 1st March 2022.
i. She will be the 1st woman to head the SEBI, securities market regulator and she is also the 1st
person from the private sector to head SEBI and also 1st non-IAS to be appointed as the SEBI
chairman.
ii. She will be the 10th chair of the board. She succeeds Ajay Tyagi, who served as a chairman for 5
years. His tenure ends on 28th February 2022.
2. Who recently (in Feb’22) got appointed as the Vice President of the operation side of the
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)?
1) Faisal Chaudhary
2) Pradip Shah
3) Junaid Kamal Ahmad
4) Fakhruddin Ahmed
5) Khorshed Alam
Answer- 3) Junaid Kamal Ahmad
Explanation:
The World Bank’s India head and a Bangladeshi economist, Junaid Kamal Ahmad was appointed
as a Vice President of the operation side of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
(MIGA), which offers political risk insurance, credit enhancement guarantees to help developing
countries.
i. He would assume the new charge from April 16, 2022.
ii. He is the current World Bank country director for India.
3. Who recently (in Feb’22) got appointed as the new CEO & President of the National e-
Governance Division (NeGD)?
1) Abhishek Singh
2) Anjali Khanna
3) Vinay Singh
4) Debabrata Nayak
5) Vandana Srivastava
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Answer- 1) Abhishek Singh

Explanation:
Digital India Corporation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Abhishek Singh appointed as new CEO &
President of National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics & Information
Technology (MeitY).
i. Abhishek Singh will continue to hold the post of Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer,
Digital India Corporation.
About National e-Governance Division (NeGD):
Established- 2009
Headquarters- New Delhi
4. In February 2022, Ashneer Grover resigned as the MD and director of the board of which
of the following Company?
1) PhonePe
2) Cashfree
3) Razorpay
4) BharatPe
5) Paytm
Answer- 4) BharatPe
Explanation:
Ashneer Grover, co-founder and Managing Director (MD) of BharatPe, a leading Indian fintech
company, has resigned as the MD and director of the board of BharatPe.
i. Ashneer Grover, who owns a 9.5% stake worth Rs 1915 crore in BharatPe, will continue as the
single largest individual shareholder of the company.
Note- BharatPe became the 19th Indian startup to become a unicorn in 2021.
5. Who recently (in Feb’22) got appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Maharashtra by
succeeding Debashish Chakrabarty?
1) Jairaj Pathak
2) Bhushan Gagrani
3) Manu Kumar Srivastava
4) Sitaram Kunte
5) Abha Shukla
Answer- 3) Manu Kumar Srivastava
Explanation:
Manu Kumar Srivastava was appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Maharashtra. The
appointment was approved by Uddhav Thackeray, Chief Minister (CM) of Maharashtra.
i. He succeeded Debashish Chakrabarty who retired on 28 February 2022.
ii. Prior to this appointment, He was serving as the Additional Chief Secretary (Home)of
Maharashtra.
6. Who recently (in March’22) got appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management?
1) Amit Pandit
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2) Ashok Paranjpe
3) Dinesh Pangtey
4) Thomas Panamthanath
5) TS Ramakrishnan
Answer- 5) TS Ramakrishnan
Explanation:
LIC (Life Insurance Corporation) Mutual Fund Asset Management Limited appointed TS
Ramakrishnan as its Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer.
i. He will succeed Dinesh Pangtey, its former Whole time Director and CEO.
About LIC (Life Insurance Corporation) Mutual Fund Asset Management Limited : Nominee
Director- Bishnu Charan Patnaik
7. Name the education company that recently (in March’22) appointed Amitabh Bachchan
as its Brand Ambassador.
1) UpGrad
2) Dexler Education
3) IGNOU
4) BYJU’s
5) Simplilearn
Answer- 1) UpGrad
Explanation:
India’s online higher education company, UpGrad, ropes in legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan
as its Brand Ambassador.
i. He will support upGrad’s brand value through endorsements and promotions of services to
emphasize the importance of LifeLongLearning for progressive career growth.
About UpGrad:
CEO(India) – Arjun Mohan
Headquarter – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Established – 2015
8. Who recently (in March’22) got appointed as the “brand ambassador”of Bharti AXA Life
Insurance?
1) Vidya Balan
2) Katrina Kaif
3) Deepika Padukone
4) Alia Bhatt
5) Kareena Kapoor
Answer- 1) Vidya Balan
Explanation:
Bharti AXA Life Insurance, appointed National Award winning actress Vidya Balan as its Brand
Ambassador.
i. Bharti AXA Life Insurance is a joint venture of Bharti, India’s leading business groups and AXA,
one of the world’s leading organizations in financial protection and wealth management.
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About Bharti AXA Life Insurance:

MD & CEO- Parag Raja
Commenced operation– 2006
9. Who recently (in March’22) got appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jet
Airways by the Jalan-Kalrock Consortium (JKC)?
1) Vinay Dube
2) Naresh Goyal
3) Amit Agarwal
4) Sanjiv Kapoor
5) Rahul Taneja
Answer- 4) Sanjiv Kapoor
Explanation:
The new holders of Jet Airways (India) Limited, the Jalan-Kalrock Consortium (JKC), appointed
Sanjiv Kapoor as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the airline, effective from April 4, 2022.
i. He is currently serving as the President of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts since June 1, 2021.
ii. New Promoters of Jet Airways: Jalan-Kalrock Consortium (JKC) led by Murari Lal Jalan, lead
member of the consortium, proposed promoter and Non-Executive Chairman of Jet Airways &
Kalrock Capital.
About Jet Airways:
Founder: Naresh Goyal
Establishment: 1992
Headquarters: New Delhi
10. Who recently (in March’22) got appointed as the “Chairperson of Telecom Disputes
Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT)” for the period of 4years?
1) Ravi Shankar Jha
2) Raghvendra Singh Chauhan
3) Sanjay Karol
4) Ravi Ranjan
5) Dhirubhai Naranbhai Patel
Answer- 5) Dhirubhai Naranbhai Patel
Explanation:
The Central Govt. has appointed Justice Dhirubhai Naranbhai Patel, Chief Justice of Delhi High
Court, as the Chairperson of Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) for the
period of 4years.
i. The Ministry of Law and Justice issued a notification regarding the approval of his appointment
by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
About Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT):
Created in accordance with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act (TRAI), 1997
(Amended in 2000) authorized by TRAI.
Establishment: 2000
Headquarters: New Delhi, Delhi (NCT)
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11. Who recently (in March’22) got appointed as the Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of
digital banking of SBI for 3years?
1) Sanjay Agarwal
2) Govind Singh
3) Ittira Davis
4) Nitin Chugh
5) Prabodh Parikh
Answer- 4) Nitin Chugh
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) has appointed Nitin Chugh as its Group Head of Digital Banking at the
level of Deputy Managing Director (DMD) for a period of 3 years initially.
i. He was formerly the Group Head of Digital Banking at HDFC (2001-2019) and MD & CEO of
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (2019-2021) from where he resigned citing personal reasons in
September 2021.
About SBI:
Chairperson: Dinesh Kumar Khara
Tagline: “Pure Banking, Nothing Else”
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Establishment: July 1, 1955 as SBI
12. Who was recently (in March’22) appointed as the Brand Ambassador for its Women’s
Cardiovascular Health Awareness Initiative – ‘Shakti Campaign’ by Lupin Limited?
1) Mirabai Chanu
2) Lovlina Borgohain
3) Mary Kom
4) Saina Nehwal
5) PV Sindhu
Answer- 3) Mary Kom
Explanation:
Mary Kom, the six-time World Boxing Champion signed with Lupin Ltd., as the Brand
Ambassador for its Women’s Cardiovascular Health Awareness Initiative – ‘Shakti Campaign’.
Objective:
To increase awareness on heart diseases among women as coronary heart diseases are the
leading cause of death for women in India and yet awareness levels on the issue remain
inadequately low.
13. Who recently (in March’22) became the new president of South Korea?
1) Yoon Suk-yeol
2) Lee Jae-myung
3) Moon Jae-in
4) Kim Jae-yeon
5) Oh Jun-ho
Answer- 1) Yoon Suk-yeol
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Explanation:
The leader of People Power Party (conservative party), Yoon Suk-yeol won the presidential
election 2022 of South Korea. He succeeded Moon Jae-in, previous President of South Korea. He is
scheduled to assume office as president on May 10, 2022.
i. Yoon Suk-yeol is a South Korean politician, former public prosecutor and lawyer. He served as
Prosecutor General of South Korea in 2019- 2021 under the tenure of President Moon Jae-in.
14. Name the Indian Cricketer who was recently (in March’22) appointed as the “brand
ambassador” of D2H.
1) Shreyas Iyer
2) Rohit Sharma
3) KL Rahul
4) Rishabh Pant
5) Ravichandran Ashwin
Answer- 4) Rishabh Pant
Explanation:
D2H, a Direct-to-Home (DTH) brand of Dish TV India Limited has signed Indian cricketer Rishabh
Pant as its new brand ambassador. As the brand ambassador, he will feature in the 360-degree
brand communication for the next 2 years.
i. Dish TV India Limited is a DTH company with brands like Dish TV, Zing and D2H under its
ownership.
ii. Shah Rukh Khan is the brand ambassador of the parent company Dish TV India Limited.
15. Who recently (in March’22) got appointed as the Chairperson of the National Financial
Reporting Authority (NFRA) for a period of three years?
1) Jai Krishan Singh
2) Amit Kumar Jain
3) Ashok Kumar Gupta
4) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
5) Rakesh Bhanot
Answer- 4) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
Explanation:
The Government of India has appointed Ajay Bhushan Pandey, former Finance & Revenue
secretary of India, Ministry of Finance, as new Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting
Authority (NFRA) for a period of three years from the date of assumption of charge or till he
attains the age of 65 years.
The ACC has also appointed 2 full-time members for NFRA,
• Praveen Kumar Tiwari, former Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General, a retired
Indian Audit and Accounts Service official.
• Smita Jhingran, Principal Director General at Central Board of Direct Taxes, an Indian
Revenue Service officer.
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16. Who recently (in March’22) got appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of Delhi High Court
(HC)?
1) Rajesh Bindal
2) Munishwar Nath Bhandari
3) Vipin Sanghi
4) Aravind Kumar
5) Dhirubhai Naranbhai Patel
Answer- 3) Vipin Sanghi
Explanation:
The President of India has appointed Justice Vipin Sanghi, the senior-most Judge of the Delhi
High Court (HC) as its Acting Chief Justice according to Article 223 of the Constitution of India.
The Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) issued a notification about his
appointment on March 11, 2022.
i. The incumbent Chief Justice of Delhi HC, Justice Dhirubhai Naranbhai Patel retires on his 62nd
birthday i.e March 12, 2022.
ii. Justice Vipin Sanghi will perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court
with effect from March 13, 2022.
17. Who recently (in March ’22) was appointed as the chairperson of the High-Powered
Committee of the Chardham Project?
1) Ravi Chopra
2) AK Sikri
3) Ashok Bhushan
4) Shiva Kirti Singh
5) Madan Lokur
Answer- 2) AK Sikri
Explanation:
Justice AK Sikri, former judge of the Supreme Court (SC) was appointed as the Chairman of the
high-powered committee which constituted to consider the cumulative and independent impact
of the CharDham Mahamarg Vikas Pariyojana (Char Dham Highway Development Project). He
succeeded Professor Ravi Chopra who resigned recently from this post.
i. Prior to this appointment, Justice Sikri served as the head of the “Oversight Committee” to
oversee the implementation of the Char Dham project.
ii. The project included construction of 900 km roads to provide all weather connectivity to four
holy towns located in Uttarakhand-Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.
18. Who was recently (in March’22) appointed as the Chairman of Insurance Regulatory
Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for 3years?
1) Debasish Panda
2) Siddharth Singh
3) Subhash Chandra Khuntia
4) V S Narendra Chandra
5) Bhaskar Roy
Answer- 1) Debasish Panda
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Explanation:
The government appointed Debasish Panda as the Chairman of Insurance Regulatory
Development Authority of India (IRDAI). He will serve for the tenure for three years (2022-2025).
Debasish Panda will succeed Subhash Chandra Khuntia, who completed his term in May 2021.
i. The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
About Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI):
It is a statutory organization established by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
Act, 1999.
Founded- 1999
Headquarters– Hyderabad
19. Who became the first Singaporean to be appointed as the President of the Financial
Action Task Force (FATF) for 2 years?
1) N. Ravi Rajan
2) Nandan Nilekani
3) T. Raja Kumar
4) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
5) James Sassoon
Answer- 3) T. Raja Kumar
Explanation:
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) appointed T. Raja Kumar of Singapore as the President.
He was appointed for the term of 2 years, which starts from 1 July 2022 to 2024. He succeeded Dr
Marcus Pleyer of Germany. This is the first time Singapore is taking charge of the FATF
presidency.
i. The decision regarding his appointment was taken during the FATF Plenary meeting that was
held from March 1 to 4, 2022.
ii. T. Raja Kumar is a Singaporean administrator who serves as a senior advisor (international) at
the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
20. Tapan Singhel gets a _________ year extension as the Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance with effect from 1st April
2022.
1) 6 years
2) 3 years
3) 2 years
4) 5 years
5) 7 years
Answer- 4) 5 years
Explanation:
Tapan Singhel, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Bajaj Allianz
General Insurance Company Limited gets a 5-year extension in his term with effect from 1st April
2022.
i. Tapan Singhel is the 1st MD and CEO to receive 2 consecutive extensions at the Bajaj Allianz
General Insurance.
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ii. He has been serving as the MD & CEO of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance for 10 years since
2012.
21. Which of the following cricketers was recently (in March’22) appointed as the brand
ambassadors for My11Circle by Games24x7?
1) Shubman Gill
2) Ruturaj Gaikwad
3) Devdutt Padikkal
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Games24x7(Games24x7 Private Limited), India’s leading digital skill games company, has
appointed Indian cricketers Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad as its new brand
ambassadors for its My11 Circle fantasy gaming platform.
My11Circle:
i. My11Circle is a platform that offers access to people around the country to deeply engage with
their favourite sport.
ii. My11Circle is also the official title sponsor of the new Indian Premier League (IPL) team
Lucknow Super Giants.
22. Who was recently (in March ’22) appointed as the Chairman of Air India?
1) Cyrus Mistry
2) T. V. Narendran
3) Rajesh Gopinathan
4) N Chandrasekaran
5) Ilker Ayci
Answer- 4) N Chandrasekaran
Explanation:
The board of Air India has appointed Natarajan Chandrasekaran (N Chandrasekaran), Chairman
of the Board of Tata Sons Private Limited (Tata Sons), as the Chairman of Air India.
i. At present, 3 executive directors who were appointed by the government when Air India was
under the control of the Government of India are still serving on the board of Air India.
Air India CEO & MD:
• Tata Sons is yet to appoint the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD)
for Air India.
• In February 2022, Air India appointed Ilker Ayci, former Chairman of Turkish Airlines as
the CEO & MD of Air India. He was set to assume his responsibilities on or before 1 st
April 2022.
• On 1st March 2022, Ilker Ayci declined Tata Sons’ offer to be CEO & MD of Air India.
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23. Ashwani Bhatia was recently (in March ’22) appointed as a whole-time member of the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for 3 years.
Ashwani Bhatia is the Managing Director (MD) of __________ Bank.
3) Bank of India
4) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Ashwani
Bhatia, Managing Director (MD) (Corporate Banking & Global Markets) of State Bank of India
(SBI), as the whole-time member (WTM) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for
a period of 3 years from the date of assumption of charge of the post, or until further orders,
whichever is earlier.
i. The other two whole time members on the board of SEBI are SK Mohanty and Ananta Barua.
24. In March 2022, Who took oath as the Chief Minister of Punjab?
1) Beant Singh
2) Parkash Singh Badal
3) Bhagwant Singh Mann
4) Amarinder Singh
5) Charanjit Singh Channi
Answer- 3) Bhagwant Singh Mann
Explanation:
The Leader of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bhagwant Singh Mann, was sworn in as the Punjab Chief
Minister (CM) & the oath of office and secrecy was administered by Punjab Governor Banwarilal
Purohit to Bhagwant Mann.
i. The AAP in Punjab won 92 seats out of 117 seats in the Punjab Assembly elections 2022.
ii. Bhagwant Singh Mann is a former Member of Parliament (MP) in Lok Sabha and represented
Sangrur constituency, Punjab.
25. Who became the 1st ever female President of Hungary?

1) Magdalena Andersson
2) Sandra Mason
3) Xiomara Castro
4) Najla Bouden
5) Katalin Novak
Answer- 5) Katalin Novak
Explanation:
The Hungarian National Assembly(Hungarian parliament) has elected the ruling Fidesz Party
lawmaker, Katalin Novak, as Republic of Hungary’s first-ever female President. By winning
the election, she has become Hungary’s youngest ever head of state, at the age of 44.
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i. She received 137 votes (a 2/3rd majority) against her opposition rival, Peter Rona, an
economist, who received 52 votes.
ii. Novak will hold the Presidency for a tenure of five years, during which she has the power to
temporarily block laws and call referendums.
iii. Earlier, she served as the Vice President of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party and also
as a Minister for Family Affairs.
26. Who was recently (in March’22) selected as the next Chairman and Managing Director
(CMD) of Oil India Limited (OIL)?
1) Amar Nath
2) Ranjit Rath
3) S Manoharan
4) Harish Madhav
5) Rohit Mathur
Answer- 2) Ranjit Rath
Explanation:
Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has selected Geoscientist Ranjit Rath as the next
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Oil India Limited (OIL). He is currently serving as the
CMD of Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd (MECL).
i. Sushil Chandra Mishra, the current CMD of OIL will superannuate on 30th June 2022.
27. Match the following MD & CEO of certain Public sector undertakings Banks that was
recommended by Banks Board Bureau (BBB) in March 2022.
i. Union Bank of India a. Swaroop Kumar Saha
ii. Indian Overseas Bank b. Alok Kumar Choudhary
iii. Punjab and Sind Bank c. A Manimekhalai
iv. State Bank of India (MD only) d. Ajay Kumar Srivastava
1) i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
3) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
5) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Answer- 1) i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
Explanation:
i. A Manimekhalai, Executive Director of the Canara Bank, has been recommended for the post of
MD & CEO of UBI.
ii. Ajay Kumar Srivastava, Executive Director of IOB has been recommended for the post of MD
& CEO of IOB.
iii. Swaroop Kumar Saha, Executive Director of Punjab National Bank(PNB) has been
recommended for the position of MD & CEO of the Punjab and Sind Bank (PSB).
iv. Alok Kumar Choudhary, the Deputy Managing Director(Finance) of SBI has been
recommended for the position of Managing Director at SBI.
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28. Who recently (in March ’22) was appointed as the Chairperson of the CII Southern
Region for 2022–23?
1) B Santhanam
2) Geemon Korah
3) C.K. Ranganathan
4) Suchitra K Ella
5) Kamal Bali
Answer- 4) Suchitra K Ella
Explanation:
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)-southern region appointed Suchitra K Ella as the
Chairperson for the year 2022-23.
i. CII also appointed Kamal Bali as the Deputy Chairman.
About Suchitra K Ella:
i. She is a co-founder and joint Managing Director of Bharat Biotech International Ltd.
ii. She was also the founding chairperson of the CII Indian Women Network (southern region) in
2015-18.
About Kamal Bali:
i. He is the President and Managing Director of Volvo Group India.
29. In March 2022, RBI approved the extension of Rajeev Ahuja, interim MD and CEO of RBL
Bank, for _______________.
1) 3 Months
2) 1 Year
3) 6 Months
4) 8 Months
5) 2 Years
Answer- 1) 3 Months
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the extension of Rajeev Ahuja’s term as interim
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RBL Bank for another three
months w.e.f from 25 March, 2022 or till the appointment of a regular MD & CEO, whichever is
earlier.
About RBL Bank:
Headquarters-Mumbai, Maharashtra
Founded- 1943
Tagline – ‘‘Apno Ka Bank’’
30. In March 2022, The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) extended the tenure of Jay Shah as the
President of ACC until _____________.
1) 2027
2) 2025
3) 2024
4) 2026
5) 2023
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Answer- 3) 2024
Explanation:
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) extended the tenure of Jay Shah as ACC President, its Executive
Board and Committees until 2024. The decision was taken by ACC AGM in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
i. He was unanimously elected as the President of the ACC on 30 January 2021. He succeeded
Najmul Hasan Papon, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief.
ii. The ACC also appointed Pankaj Khimji, as the Vice President and Mahinda Vallipuram as
Chairman of the Development Committee.
31. Who was recently (in March) named as a member of the UN’s Advisory Board on
Effective Multilateralism?
1) Deepak Nayyar
2) Jayati Ghosh
3) Arvind Panagariya
4) Kalpana Kochhar
5) Kaushik Basu
Answer- 2) Jayati Ghosh
Explanation:
United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres has appointed Jayati Ghosh, an Indian
development economist, to a new 12-member high-level Advisory Board on Effective
Multilateralism in the UN.
i. The Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism will be co-chaired by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf,
former Liberian President and Nobel laureate, and Stefan Lofven, former Swedish Prime Minister.
ii. The new advisory board will be tasked with building on the ideas in ‘Our Common Agenda
32. Who was appointed as the Chief Minister (CM) of Manipur for the 2nd consecutive
term?
1) Rishang Keishing
2) N Biren Singh
3) Radhabinod Koijam
4) Okram Ibobi Singh
5) R Jaichandra Singh
Answer- 2) N Biren Singh
Explanation:
Nongthombam (N) Biren Singh, sworn in as the Chief Minister (CM) of Manipur for the second
consecutive term. The oath of office was administered by Manipur Governor La Ganesan at the Raj
Bhawan in Imphal, Manipur.He is the 12th CM of Manipur(Excluding Repetition).
i. N Biren Singh was elected from the Heingang seat for the record fifth time, in the recently
concluded 12th Manipur assembly elections. BJP won 32 seats in the 60-member house.
ii. In 2017, Biren Singh won the elections and became the first BJP chief minister of Manipur.
33. Who recently (in March’22) became the new President of Turkmenistan?
1) Serdar Berdimuhamedow
2) Saparmurat Niyazov
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3) Han Ahmedow
4) Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow
5) Chary Karriyev
Answer- 1) Serdar Berdimuhamedow
Explanation:
Serdar Berdimuhamedow was sworn in as the new President of Turkmenistan by securing
nearly 72.97% of the votes and taking the oath of office at a ceremony at Rukhiyet Palace in the
capital, Ashgabat.
i. He took over from his father, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, the outgoing President, who was
re-elected with almost 97% of the votes in 2017. He will continue to lead the country’s upper
house of Parliament.
ii. Previously, he served as Minister of Industry and Construction Operations, deputy Governor of
the Central Ahal Region, and Deputy Foreign Minister.
About Turkmenistan:
Capital – Ashgabat
Currency – Manat
34. Who was recently (in March’22) reappointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for 5 years?
1) Aarthi Subramanian
2) Pradeep Kumar Khosla
3) Rajesh Gopinathan
4) Cyrus Mistry
5) Ganapathy Subramaniam
Answer- 3) Rajesh Gopinathan
Explanation:
Rajesh Gopinathan has been reappointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in information technology (IT)
services and a subsidiary of the Tata Group, for 5 years, from 21st February 2022 to 20th
February 2027.
35. Who recently (in March’22) became the 11th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand?
1) Pushkar Singh Dhami
2) Harish Rawat
3) Tirath Singh Rawat
4) Vijay Bahuguna
5) N. D. Tiwari
Answer- 1) Pushkar Singh Dhami
Explanation:
Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and son of an ex-serviceman took oath
as 11th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand for his second consecutive term in Dehradun's Parade
Ground administered by the Governor Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh. Along with him, eight cabinet
ministers were also administered the oath.
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i. Pushkar Singh Dhami became the 11th chief minister of the hill state at the young age of 46
years belonging to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
ii. He has to get re-elected from any of the constituencies of Uttarakhand within a period of six
months post which he ceases to be a Minister (Article 164(4) of Indian Constitution).
About Uttarakhand
Governor - Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh
Chief Minister - Pushkar Singh Dhami
Legislative Assembly strength - 70 members
36. Who was recently (in March’22) appointed as the interim Managing Director (MD) and
CEO of CSB Bank for 3 months?
1) B K Divakara
2) Bhama Krishnamurthy
3) Sumit Maheshwari
4) Pralay Mondal
5) Madhavan Menon
Answer- 4) Pralay Mondal
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Pralay Mondal as interim
Managing Director (MD) and CEO of CSB Bank for a period of 3 months.
i. The appointment is for a three month period which is effective from April 1, 2022 or till the
appointment of a regular MD & CEO is made.
ii. He is currently serving as the Deputy Managing Director of CSB Bank since his appointment in
June 2021.
About CSB Bank Limited:
MD & CEO – Rajendran Chinna Veerappan
Establishment – 1920 (celebrated its centenary year in 2020)
Headquarters – Thrissur, Kerala
37. Who recently (in March’22) became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for a second
consecutive term?
1) Akhilesh Yadav
2) Yogi Adityanath
3) Mulayam Singh Yadav
4) Ram Prakash Gupta
5) Kalyan Singh
Answer- 2) Yogi Adityanath
Explanation:
Yogi Adityanath took oath as the Chief Minister (CM) of Uttar Pradesh (UP) for the second term
in office. Governor of UP, Anandiben Patel administered the oath of office and secrecy to Yogi
Adityanath along with 52 ministers in the ceremony organized at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana
Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
i. The party secured more than 250 seats out of 403 in the state assembly elections in 2022.
ii. He has become the first such BJP leader to become the CM for the second consecutive term.
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38. Who was recently (in March’22) elected as the “11th Director-General of the
International Labour Organization”?
1) Francis Blanchard (France)
2) Michel Hansenne (Belgium)
3) Gilbert F. Houngbo (Togo)
4) Juan Somavia (Chile)
5) Guy Ryde (UK)
Answer- 3) Gilbert F. Houngbo (Togo)
Explanation:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) elected Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo from Togo as its
next Director-General (DG) by succeeding Guy Ryder from the United Kingdom (UK), who has
held the office since 2012.
i. He will take office on 1st October 2022 for five years.
ii. Gilbert F. Houngbo will become the 11th DG of ILO and he is the First African to hold the post
of DG. He was the former Prime Minister of Togo who served from 2008 to 2012.
About International Labour Organization (ILO):
Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland
Director-General– Guy Ryder (March 2022)
Founded- 1919
Member Countries- 187
39. Who recently (in March’22) took the oath as the “CM of Goa” for the 2nd consecutive
term?
1) Manohar Parrikar
2) Laxmikant Parsekar
3) Digambar Kamat
4) Pratapsingh Rane
5) Pramod Sawant
Answer- 5) Pramod Sawant
Explanation:
Pramod Sawant took oath as the Chief Minister (CM) of Goa, for a second consecutive term
(2022-2027) at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee stadium in Taleigao, Goa.
i. The Governor of Goa, P S Sreedharan Pillai administered the oath of office and secrecy to
Pramod Sawant.
ii. The other eight Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) also took oath as Cabinet Ministers in
the swearing in ceremony.
40. Which company recently (in March’22) appointed “Hisashi Takeuchi” as the new MD
and CEO for a period of 3 years?
1) Maruti Suzuki India
2) Hyundai Motor India
3) Toyota India
4) Mahindra & Mahindra
5) Tata Motors
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Answer- 1) Maruti Suzuki India

Explanation:
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation(SMC), Japan, has
appointed Hisashi Takeuchi as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) for a period of 3 years with effect from 1st April 2022 till 31st March 2025.
i. Hisashi Takeuchi, who has been serving as the Joint Managing Director (Commercial) of MSIL
since April 2021, will succeed Kenichi Ayukawa as the MD & CEO of MSIL.
41. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) recently (in March’22) extended the term of
its Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg till _________.
1) November, 2023
2) July, 2023
3) August, 2023
4) June, 2023
5) September, 2023
Answer- 5) September, 2023
Explanation:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) extended the term of its Secretary-General Jens
Stoltenberg by one year until 30 September, 2023.
i. Jens Stoltenberg, a former Prime Minister of Norway, took the office of Secretary General in
October 2014. In September 2021, his term was set to end.
About North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO):
Members- 30 states (as of 2022)
Headquarters– Brussels, Belgium
42. Who recently (in March’22) re-elected as the Chairman of Payments Council of India
(PCI) for the 2nd time?
1) Vishwas Patel
2) Ajay Kumar Kapoor
3) Umesh Bellur
4) Biswamohan Mahapatra
5) Loney Antony
Answer- 1) Vishwas Patel
Explanation:
Vishwas Patel has been re-elected as the Chairman of Payments Council of India (PCI) for the
second time, previously he was elected as a Chairman of PCI in the year 2018.
i. In 2013, he served as Co-Chairman of PCI. PCI is a payments ecosystem industry body, and is a
part of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).
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43. In March 2022, Himanta Biswa Sarma was re-elected as the President of the Badminton
Association of India (BAI) for a period of 4 years.
Himanta Biswa Sarma is the Chief Minister of which state?
1) Manipur
2) Assam
3) Jharkhand
4) Tripura
5) Mizoram
Answer- 2) Assam
Explanation:
Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister (CM) of Assam was re-elected as the President of the
Badminton Association of India (BAI) for a period of 4 years from 2022 to 2026 during the
General Body Meeting held Guwahati, Assam.
i. He has been serving as the President of BAI since 2017 and he is also the Vice President of
Badminton Asia and a member of the Executive Council of Badminton World Federation(BWF).
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

1. In February 2022, ________ became the first Indian to be named for the Boltzmann Medal
in 2022 for contributions in the field of statistical physics.
1) Ashoke Sen
2) Piara Singh Gill
3) Rajeev Bhalerao
4) Meghnad Saha
5) Deepak Dhar
Answer- 5) Deepak Dhar
Explanation:
The renowned Indian physicist and Emeritus Professor at the Department of Physics, Indian
Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, Prof Deepak Dhar will be conferred
the prestigious Boltzmann Medal 2022 for contribution in the field of statistical physics.
i. He became the first Indian to be awarded the Boltzmann Medal. He will share the medal with
John J Hopfield of Princeton University.
ii. The medal presentation ceremony will be held during the StatPhys28 conference in August
2022 in Tokyo, Japan.
2. In February 2022, Minister of State(MoS) for Education, Annapurna Devi, presented the
National ICT Award 2020 & 2021 to the 49 teachers from across India.
In the 2021 ICT Award which of the following categories was introduced?
1) Teacher Educators
2) Best practicing States/UTs
3) Educational Institute
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
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Explanation:
Annapurna Devi, Minister of State (MoS) for Education presented the National ICT (Information
and Communication Technology) Award 2020 & 2021 to the 49 teachers from across India.
i. ICT Award 2020 is given for school teachers and 2021 is for School teachers, Teacher Educators
and Best Practicing States/Union Territories(UTs)-(From 2021 onwards two new categories of
awards are introduced (i) for Teacher educators and (ii) for best practicing States/UTs).
ii. The ‘National ICT Award for School Teachers’ Award ceremony was organized by the Central
Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT in collaboration with the Ministry of
Education.
3. Which organization recently (in March’22) received the ‘Special Jury Award’ for its
contribution in Ganga Rejuvenation at the 7th India Industry Water Conclave & the 9th
FICCI Water Awards?
1) NITI Aayog
2) National Mission for Clean Ganga
3) Central Ground Water Authority
4) National Ganga Council
5) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Answer- 2) National Mission for Clean Ganga
Explanation:
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) received the ‘Special Jury Award’ for its
considerable contribution in Ganga Rejuvenation at the 7th India Industry Water Conclave
and the 9th edition of FICCI Water Awards, held virtually, from 2nd to 3rd March, 2022.
About National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG):
Establishment of NMCG: August 12, 2011
Director General of NMCG:G. Asok Kumar
Minister of Jal Shakti: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Jodhpur constituency, Rajasthan)
4. Name the company that recently (in March’22) received Associated Chambers of
Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM) Award for Sustainability Excellence in Energy
Management.
1) Cognizant
2) SAP
3) Tata Consultancy Services
4) Larsen & Toubro
5) CtrlS
Answer- 5) CtrlS
Explanation:
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM) awarded its Award for
Sustainability Excellence in Energy Management to CtrlS, a DataCenter Company in Hyderabad,
Telangana.
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About CtrlS Datacenter (DC):

i. Asia’s largest and India’s only Rated 4 Hyperscale Datacenter(DC) which is at the forefront of
innovation and sustainability.CtrlS became world’s 1st DC to Win Golden Peacock Eco-Innovation
Award.
Founder and CEO: Sridhar Pinnapureddy, The Green Man of Indian Data Centers. Founded:
2008
5. In March 2022, _________ won the 1st prize in Ispat Rajbhasha Award for 2018-19 and
2020-21 & the Ispat Rajbhasha Prerna Award for 2019-20.
2) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd
3) National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd
4) National Aluminium Company Ltd
5) Steel Authority of India
Answer- 3) National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd
Explanation:
National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC), India’s largest Iron Ore producer, under
the Ministry of Steel, has won the 1st prize in Ispat Rajbhasha Award for 2018-19 and 2020-21
and the Ispat Rajbhasha Prerna Award for 2019-20.
i. MOIL Limited received Ispat Rajbhasha Samman 2018-19 & 2019-20
ii. The award was presented during the Meeting of the Hindi Advisory (Salahakar) Committee of
the Ministry of Steel under the Chairmanship of Ram Chandra Prasad Singh, Union Minister of
Steel held in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on 3rd March 2022.
6. Which Ministry recently (in March’22) presented the Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar
Award, National Safety Awards- 2018 & National Safety Awards (Mines) for the years from
2017 to 2020?
1) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
4) Ministry of Power
5) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
Answer- 3) Ministry of Labour and Employment
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Labour and Employment Bhupender Yadav,presented Vishwakarma
Rashtriya Puraskar (VRP), National Safety Awards (NSA) for the performance year 2018 and
National Safety Awards (Mines) [NSA (Mines)] for the contest years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
i. A total 96 VRP were presented for the performance year 2018, A total 141 NSA were given (80
winners & 61 runners-up) and 144 candidates got the NSA (Mines).
ii. The Ministry of Labour & Employment, has been operating the "Vishwakarma Rashtriya
Puraskar (VRP)" and "National Safety Awards (NSA)" since 1965 and National Safety Awards
(Mines) [NSA (Mines)] since 1983.
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7. Name the bank that was recently (in March ’22) honoured with the “national award for
outstanding performance for FY 2020–21” for its best performance in Self Help Group Bank
Linkage.
1) ICICI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Jammu and Kashmir Bank
5) Karnataka Bank
Answer- 3) Jammu and Kashmir Bank
Explanation:
Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Rural Development, honoured the Jammu and Kashmir Bank (J&K
Bank) with the “National Award for Outstanding Performance for FY 2020-21” in recognition
of its best performance in Self-Help Group Bank Linkage.
i. Kirti Sharma, Zonal Head, Delhi, J & K Bank, accepted the award on the bank’s behalf from Union
Minister Giriraj Singh.
ii. The award was presented during the event organized as a part of International Women’s Day
(8th March 2022) at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, Delhi.
About Jammu and Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank):
MD&CEO- Baldev Prakash
Headquarters– Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir(J&K)
Tagline– Serving to Empower
8. Which of the following airports has “not received” the Airport Service Quality (ASQ)
Awards 2021 in the category of Best Airports by Size and Region by Airports Council
International (ACI) World?
1) Chandigarh Airport (Chandigarh)
2) Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore, Karnataka)
3) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad, Gujarat)
4) Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)
5) Cochin International Airport (Kerala)
Answer- 2) Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore, Karnataka)
Explanation:
Airports Council International (ACI) World has honoured Six Indian Airports with the Airport
Service Quality (ASQ) Awards 2021 under the Asia Pacific Category.
i. The 6 airports were adjudged as the Best Airports by Size and Region based on data from
ASQ’s Departures and Arrivals Surveys.
The 6 airports are:
• Chandigarh Airport
• Cochin International Airport (Kerala)
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad, Gujarat)
• Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad, Telangana)
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai, Maharashtra)
• Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi).
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ii. The Chandigarh Airport (Chandigarh) has been adjudged as the Best Hygiene Measures by
Region under the Asia Pacific Category.
9. Which organisation was recently (in March ’22) ranked 124th in Fortune India's The
Next 500 2022 of top midsize companies operating in India?
1) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
2) RailTel Corporation of India
3) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
4) Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
5) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
Answer- 2) RailTel Corporation of India
Explanation:
RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel), owned by the Indian Railways, Ministry of
Railways, has ranked 124th in the Fortune India The Next 500 (2022 edition) of top midsize
companies operating in India. It is the only Telecom Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) of the
Government of India(GoI) on the list.
i. This Fortune India The Next 500 is published annually by Fortune India English Monthly
magazine.
ii. Apart from RailTel, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation(IRCTC) (ranked 309) is
the only Railway PSU featured on the list.
iii. A total of 10 GoI companies (including RailTel) are featured on the list.
10. Name the Ministry that recently (in March’22) presented the Swachhta Pakhwada
Awards and launched ‘Indian Petroleum & Natural Gas Statistics 2020-21’.
4) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
5) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Answer- 5) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Explanation:
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) presented
the MoPNG Swachhta Pakhwada Awards to the winners and launched ‘Indian Petroleum &
Natural Gas Statistics 2020-21’.
i. ‘Indian Petroleum & Natural Gas Statistics’ is the annual publication of the Ministry of Petroleum
and Natural Gas which gives an overall picture of India’s petroleum & Gas sector. The publication
includes data on production, refining, transport and marketing, imports, and exports of crude oil
and petroleum products.
ii. “Swachhta Pakhwada Awards” have been initiated for outstanding performance in the
celebration. Based on their performance, IOCL was ranked first, ONGC second and HPCL placed
third.
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11. Name the bank that recently (in March ’22) won the Asian Bank of the Year 2021 &
India Bond House at the IFR Asia Awards 2021.
1) HDFC Bank
2) RBL Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector bank, was adjudged as the Asian Bank of The Year
2021 and India Bond House at the IFR Asia Awards 2021. The awards are organised by IFR Asia, a
Hong Kong-based provider of capital markets intelligence.
i. Axis Bank has been honoured with the Asian Bank of The Year 2021 for its breadth of coverage
and depth of expertise in the Asian investment banking space.
ii. Other Awardees: Morgan Stanley has been honoured with the Bank of the year award at the
IFR Asia Award 2021 and the JSW Group has been awarded with the Issuer of the year award.
12. In the 75th edition of the BAFTA’s 2022 EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFA), ________
won the award under the Leading Actor category for his role in King Richard & _________ won
Leading Actress award for the film After Love.
1) Aleem Khan & Jane Campion
2) Will Smith & Ariana Debose
3) Troy Kotsur & Joanna Scanlan
4) Reinaldo Marcus Green & Jane Campion
5) Will Smith & Joanna Scanlan
Answer- 5) Will Smith & Joanna Scanlan
Explanation:
American Actor “Will Smith” won the BAFTA under the Leading Actor category for his role in
King Richard, an American biographical sports drama film.
i. British actress Joanna Scanlan won the BAFTA’s Leading Actress award for the film After Love.
ii. The Power Of The Dog written & directed by Jane Campion has won 2 awards Best Film and
Best Director.
13. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the 2022 M3M Hurun Global
Rich List released in March 2022?
1) Mukesh Ambani has emerged as the richest Indian & Asian title and secured 9th rank globally
in The Index.
2) Elon Musk, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Tesla has topped the Billionaires list
as the World’s richest person for the 2nd consecutive year.
3) Mukesh Ambani is the only Indian to feature in the world’s top 10 billionaires list and has also
earned the title of "Richest Telecom Entrepreneur."
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1, 2 & 3
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Explanation:
Mukesh Ambani has emerged as the richest Indian & Asian title and secured 9th rank globally in
The Index.
i. Elon Musk, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Tesla has topped the Billionaires list
as the World’s richest person for the 2nd consecutive year.
ii. Mukesh Ambani is the only Indian to feature in the world’s top 10 billionaires list and has also
earned the title of "Richest Telecom Entrepreneur."
iii. Mumbai became the billionaire capital of India with 72 billionaires followed by New Delhi with
51.
14. Who was recently (in March'22) selected for the 31st Ghanshyam Das (GD) Birla Award
for Scientific Research 2022 for his outstanding contribution in the field of material
sciences?
1) Rajan Sankaranarayanan
2) Umesh Waghmare
3) Suman Chakraborty
4) Rajeev Kumar Varshney
5) Narayan Pradhan
Answer- 5) Narayan Pradhan
Explanation:
Professor Narayan Pradhan was selected for the 31st GD (Ghanshyam Das ) Birla Award for
Scientific Research 2022 for his outstanding contribution in the field of material sciences. It
was given by the KK Birla foundation.
i. Narayan Pradhan provided his expertise in crystal modulations to help design new shapes of
tiny lighting materials.
About the award:
Founded: 1991, the award recognises eminent Indian scientists below the age of 50 for their
original and outstanding contributions to any branch of science or technology. It carries a cash
prize of ₹5 lakh.
i. The recipient is chosen by a selection board, whose present head is professor Chandrima Shaha,
the president of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA).
15. Who recently (in March’22) won the 70th edition of Miss World 2021 pageant held in
San Juan, Puerto Rico?
1) Karolina Bielawska (Poland)
2) Carla Yules (Indonesia)
3) Emmy Pena (Dominican Republic)
4) Toni-Ann Singh (Jamaica)
5) Shree Saini (USA)
Answer- 1) Karolina Bielawska (Poland)
Explanation:
Karolina Bielawska from Poland has won the 70th edition of the Miss World (Miss World
2021) pageant that was held in Coca-Cola Music Hall, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
i. She is the 2nd woman from Poland to win the Miss World Title.
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ii. Indian-American Shree Saini who represented the United States of America(USA) in the
pageant, is the 1st runner up at the Miss World 2021 followed by Olivia Yace of Côte d’Ivoire,
2nd runner up.
16. In March 2022, _________ became the first African to win the 51st Pritzker Architecture
Prize-2022.
1) Frei Otto
2) Arata Isozaki
3) Diebedo Francis Kere
4) Alejandro Aravena
5) Jean-Philippe Vassal
Answer- 3) Diebedo Francis Kere
Explanation:
An architect Diebedo Francis Kere from Burkina Faso ,West Africa became the first African to
win the 51st Pritzker Architecture Prize 2022. It’s a most prestigious honour in the field of
architecture.
About Pritzker Architecture Prize:
It is granted annually and is often referred to as “architecture’s Nobel”. First awarded- 1979
Sponsored by– Hyatt Foundation.
Note- Balkrishna Doshi is the first Indian winner of the 2018 Pritzker Prize.
17. Name the bank that recently (in March’22) won the ASSOCHAM Award for Best MSME
Bank of the Year in the Private Sector Banks Category at the 8th MSMEs Excellence Awards
Ceremony and Summit.
1) RBL Bank
2) Karnataka Bank
4) Karur Vysya Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 2) Karnataka Bank
Explanation:
Karnataka Bank has been honoured with ASSOCHAM Award Best MSME Bank of the Year
(Private Category) award among the Private Sector Banks at the 8th MSMEs Excellence Awards
Ceremony and Summit, instituted by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of
India (ASSOCHAM) – the apex trade body, at New Delhi, Delhi.
Other Major Award winners:
Category Winners
Best MSME Bank of the Year (PSU Category) Punjab National Bank
Best Technology Enabler of the Year Karur Vysya Bank Ltd
Excellent Services of the Year Satya MicroCapital Ltd
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18. Name the organization/Ministry that recently (in March’22) presented the Women
Transforming India (WTI) Awards to 75 women achievers through its Women
Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP).
3) National Commission for Women
5) NITI Aayog
Answer- 5) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog has presented the Women
Transforming India (WTI) Awards to 75 women achievers through its Women Entrepreneurship
Platform (WEP), fifth edition, on March 21, 2022.
i. As the year 2022 marks the 75th year of India’s independence, and India is also celebrating it
through the “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”, the WTI was conferred on 75 women achievers to
celebrate their contribution towards a ‘Sashakt Aur Samarth Bharat’ (literal meaning Strong and
Capable India).
ii. The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) is a Government of India (GoI) initiative by NITI
Aayog to promote and support prospective as well as established women entrepreneurs in India.
19. Who was recently (in March’22) awarded with ‘Sports Icon’ award at the Maldives
Sports Awards 2022 by the Government of Maldives?
1) Hardik Pandya
2) Suresh Raina
3) Ravindra Jadeja
4) MS Dhoni
5) Virat Kohli
Answer- 2) Suresh Raina
Explanation:
Former Indian International cricket player Suresh Raina was awarded with ‘Sports Icon’ award
at the Maldives Sports Awards 2022 by Government of Maldives. He was nominated alongside 16
international sportspersons.
The President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih chaired the event along with Sports Ministers,
world-renowned athletes and Maldivian athletes.
Career record- Suresh Raina is the first Indian player to score 6000 as well as 8000 runs in a T20
career and the first-ever cricketer to reach 5,000 runs in IPL. He also holds the record for scoring
the most fifties in Champions League T20 history.
20. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the 2022 Sportstar Aces
Awards held in Mumbai, Maharashtra?
A) Indian Olympian Neeraj Chopra was awarded the Sportstar of the Year (Male) award &
Mirabai Chanu was honoured with the Sportstar of the Year (Female) award at the event.
B) Lovlina Borgohain, who won the bronze medal(Boxing) at the Tokyo 2020, has been
awarded Sportswoman Of The Year (Individual Sports).
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C) Indian Men’s Hockey won the Team National Team Of The Year and Ravichandran
Ashwin won the Sportsman Of The Year (Cricket) award.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Indian Olympian Neeraj Chopra was awarded the Sportstar of the Year (Male) award & Mirabai
Chanu was honoured with the Sportstar of the Year (Female) award at the event.
i. Mirabai Chanu along with Lovlina Borgohain, who won the bronze medal(Boxing) at the Tokyo
2020, has been awarded Sportswoman Of The Year (Individual Sports).
ii. Indian Men’s Hockey won the Team National Team Of The Year and Ravichandran Ashwin won
the Sportsman Of The Year (Cricket) award.
21. Who received the “Abel prize 2022” for his contribution to topology from the
Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters in March 2022?
1) Avi Wigderson
2) Grigory Margulis
3) Dennis Parnell Sullivan
4) Robert Langlands
5) Hillel Furstenberg
Answer- 3) Dennis Parnell Sullivan
Explanation:
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters awarded the Abel prize for 2022 to American
Mathematician Dennis Parnell Sullivan for his groundbreaking contributions to topology in its
broadest sense, and in particular its algebraic, geometric and dynamical aspects.”
About Abel Prize:
The Abel Prize is also known as the International Prize of Mathematics and the prize is named
after Norway’s greatest mathematician, Niels Henrik Abel.
It is the highest honor given in the field of Mathematics being similar to the Nobel prize for the
sciences in being awarded for major contribution to a field of math.
22. Name the Indian Naval Ship (INS) that was recently (in March’22) awarded the
President’s Colour by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind.
1) INS Vikrant
2) INS Vikramaditya
3) INS Chilka
4) INS Shivaji
5) INS Valsura
Answer- 5) INS Valsura
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Explanation:
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, bestowed the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Valsura with the
prestigious President’s Colour at the ceremony held at Jamnagar in Gujarat.
The President’s Colour is awarded to a military unit in honour of outstanding service to the
country in both peace and war.
About INS Valsura:
i. It was started as a torpedo school under the British and was commissioned by Maharani Gulab
Kunverba Sahiba of Nawanagar (erstwhile Jamnagar) on December 15, 1942.
ii. During the peak of the Second World War, His Majesty’s Indian Ship (HMIS) Valsura was
created for the Royal Indian Navy.
iii. The name “Valsura” was derived from the combination of two Tamil words, ‘Vaal’ (meaning
sword) and ‘Sorrah’ (shark).
23. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the 94th Academy Awards
(Oscars 2022) ceremony held at California, USA in March 2022?
A) Troy Kotsur has won the Best Actor In A Leading Role for his performance in “CODA”.
B) Ariana Debose has won the Best Actress In A Leading Role for her role in “The Eyes Of
Tammy Faye”.
C) Film, Dune directed by Denis Villeneuve won 6 awards and CODA has won the Oscars
2022 under 3 categories.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
Will Smith has won the Best Actor In A Leading Role for his performance in “King Richard”.
i. Jessica Chastain has won the Best Actress In A Leading Role for her role in “The Eyes Of Tammy
Faye”.
ii. Film, Dune directed by Denis Villeneuve won 6 awards and CODA has won the Oscars 2022
under 3 categories.
24. Name the Olympic medalist who was recently (in March’22) honoured with the 3rd
edition of BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year(ISWOTY) 2021.
1) Lovlina Borgohain
2) Mirabai Chanu
3) Sakshi Malik
4) Mary Kom
5) Saina Nehwal
Answer- 2) Mirabai Chanu
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Explanation:
Indian Weightlifter, Padma Shri Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, who became the first Indian
weightlifter to win a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, has won the 3rd edition of the (British
Broadcasting Corporation) BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year(ISWOTY) 2021.
i. BBC Lifetime Achievement Award 2021: Karnam Malleswari, former Indian weightlifter.
ii. BBC Emerging Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2021: Shafali Verma, the youngest female
cricketer who played for India in the Women’s T20 International match in 2019.
iii. BBC ISWOTY is the sports award by BBC Hindi in India that celebrates and honours India’s
finest sportswomen and it highlights the extraordinary achievements of sportswomen in India.
25. As per Duff & Phelps (Now Kroll)’s “Digital Acceleration 2.0” report, Who is India's most
valued celebrity 2021 for the 5th consecutive time with the brand value of USD 185.7
million?
1) Alia Bhatt
2) MS Dhoni
3) Akshay Kumar
4) Virat Kohli
5) Ranveer Singh
Answer- 4) Virat Kohli
Explanation:
According to the Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2021 (7th Edition) titled “Digital Acceleration
2.0.” released by Duff & Phelps (Now Kroll), Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli was ranked as India’s
most valued celebrity for the 5th consecutive time in 2021 with the brand value of USD 185.7
million in 2021.
Rank Name Brand Value (In Millions)
1 Virat Kohli USD 185.7
2 Ranveer Singh USD 158.3
3 Akshay Kumar USD 139.6
26. Who recently (in March’22) won Governor of the year Award 2022 at the 9th Central
Banking Awards 2022?
1) Mario Marcel (Chile)
2) Ernest Addison (Ghana)
3) Margarita Delgado (Spain)
4) Mark Carney (England)
5) Victoria Rodriguez (México)
Answer- 1) Mario Marcel (Chile)
Explanation:
Mario Marcel Cullell (Mario Marcel), the Governor of Banco Central de Chile (BCCh – Central
Bank of Chile) has won the Governor of the year Award 2022 at the 9th edition of the Central
Banking Awards 2022. The award recognises all-around achievements in the job.
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• The annual Central Banking Awards 2022 is made up of 17 central bank categories and
14 partner and service provider categories and the inaugural Central Banking Awards
were presented in 2014.
About Mario Marcel:
i. Mario Marcel served as the Governor of the BCCh from 2016 to January 2022.
ii. He resigned his post as governor in January 2022, and became finance minister under the new
administration of Gabriel Boric, President of Chile.
27. Which of the following battalions of the Dogra Regiments was recently (in March ’22)
honoured with the "President’s Colours"/Nishaan by General Manoj Mukund Naravane?
1) 20 DOGRA
2) 17 DOGRA
3) 21 DOGRA
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Chief of the Army staff presented the prestigious ‘President’s
Colours’ also known as ‘Nishaan’ to two battalions of the Dogra Regiments namely 20 DOGRA and
21 DOGRA during a colour presentation parade held at the Dogra Regiment Centre, Faizabad
Uttar Pradesh.
About President’s Colours:
i. The President’s Colour Award is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon any military unit
of India.
ii. It is also known as ′Nishaan′ which is an emblem that will be worn by all unit officers on the
left-hand sleeve of their uniform.
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES
1. Which Ministry recently (in March’22) organised the 2022 International Summit on
Plastics Recycling & Waste Management along with the All-India Plastics Manufacturers’
Association (AIPMA) in New Delhi?
1) Ministry of MSME
3) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Answer- 1) Ministry of MSME
Explanation:
Union Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Bhanu Pratap Singh
Verma inaugurated 2-day 2022 International Summit on Plastics Recycling & Waste Management,
organised by Ministry of MSME in association with the All-India Plastics Manufacturers’
Association (AIPMA) from 4th to 5th March, 2022 at New Delhi, Delhi, India.
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i. The Ministry of MSME also launched two special initiatives, ‘Sambhav’ and ‘Svavlamban’ to
promote entrepreneurship amongst youth, especially in aspirational Districts all across India.
2. In March 2022, the _______ edition of the India-Indonesia Security Dialogue (IISD) was
held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
1) 5th
2) 4th
3) 2nd
4) 1st
5) 3rd
Answer- 3) 2nd
Explanation:
The second India-Indonesia Security Dialogue (IISD) was held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The 2nd
IISD was co-chaired by Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser (NSA) of India and Mohammad
Mahfud, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs of Indonesia.
i. Both the countries have signed an MoU for Security Dialogue between the Coordinating Ministry
for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs of Indonesia and the National Security Council Secretariat
of India.
3. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the 14th India-Japan annual
summit 2022 held in March 2022 at New Delhi, Delhi?
A) As per Article 13 of the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
(CEPA), India and Japan signed an Amendment to Article 7 (Exchange of Information) of the
Implementing Agreement.
B) India and Japan set an investment target of “five trillion yen” in the next 5 years.
C) PM Narendra Modi gifted Japan PM Fumio Kishida a ‘Krishna Pankhi’, a sandalwood
artifact by master artisans in Churu in Rajasthan.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
As per Article 13 of the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA),
India and Japan signed an Amendment to Article 7 (Exchange of Information) of the Implementing
Agreement.
i. India and Japan set an investment target of “five trillion yen” in the next 5 years.
ii. PM Narendra Modi gifted Japan PM Fumio Kishida a ‘Krishna Pankhi’, a sandalwood artifact by
master artisans in Churu in Rajasthan.
iii. Several MoUs/Agreements were signed during 14th India-Japan Annual Summit 2022.
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4. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Wings India 2022, Asia’s
Largest Event on Civil Aviation held at Hyderabad, Telangana in March 2022?
A) HANSA–NG Aircraft designed and developed by CSIR-NAL are displayed in a showcase
of civil aircraft initiatives at Wings India 2022.
B) The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed an agreement with Bharat Electronics
Ltd to develop indigenous Air Traffic Management Systems (ATMS).
C) In Wings India Awards 2022, Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru has won
‘Best Airport’ and ‘Aviation Innovation’ Award.
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
HANSA–NG Aircraft designed and developed by CSIR-NAL are displayed in a showcase of civil
aircraft initiatives at Wings India 2022.
i. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed an agreement with Bharat Electronics Ltd to
develop indigenous Air Traffic Management Systems (ATMS).
ii. In Wings India Awards 2022, Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru has won ‘Best
Airport’ and ‘Aviation Innovation’ Award.
INDEX
1. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the 9th edition of Down To
Earth’s annual ‘State of India’s Environment Report 2022’ released by the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change?
A) India has slipped three spots to 120 from 117 in 2021 on the 17 Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) adopted as a part of the 2030 agenda in 2015.
B) Kerala ranked 1st followed by Tamil Nadu & Himachal Pradesh in the 2nd position
under State/UT-wise preparedness category to meet SDGs by 2030.
C) As per report, India is now behind all south Asian nations except Pakistan, which stands
at 129.
1) Only A
2) Only A & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
India has slipped three spots to 120 from 117 in 2021 on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) adopted as a part of the 2030 agenda in 2015.
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i. Kerala ranked 1st followed by Tamil Nadu & Himachal Pradesh (HP) in the 2nd position
under State/UT-wise preparedness category to meet SDGs by 2030.
• Jharkhand and Bihar are the least prepared to meet the SDGs by the target year 2030.
Among the Union Territories (UTs), Chandigarh was ranked 1st, followed by Delhi,
Lakshadweep and Puducherry in the 2nd place and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on
the 3rd.
ii. As per report, India is now behind all south Asian nations except Pakistan, which stands at 129.
The south Asian countries ahead of India are Bhutan ranked 75, Sri Lanka (87), Nepal (96) and
Bangladesh (109).
2. Which of the following points are Incorrect with respect to the Knight Frank’s 16th
Edition of The Wealth Report 2022 released in March 2022?
1) The number of ultra-high-net-worth-individuals (UHNWIs) globally increased by 9.3 percent in
2021 to 6,10,569, from 5,58,828 in 2020.
2) India ranked 4th in billionaire population globally while China Tops with most billionaires.
3) Amongst the Indian cities, Bengaluru witnessed the highest growth in the number of UHNWIs
followed by Delhi.
4) The declining countries in UHNWI population are Malaysia, Vietnam.
5) In India, the UHNWI population is expected to grow by 39 percent between 2021 and 2026.
Answer- 2) India ranked 4th in billionaire population globally while China Tops with most
billionaires.
Explanation:
India ranked 3rd in billionaire population globally while United States (US) Tops with most
billionaires.
i. The number of ultra-high-net-worth-individuals (UHNWIs) globally increased by 9.3 percent in
2021 to 6,10,569, from 5,58,828 in 2020.
ii. Amongst the Indian cities, Bengaluru witnessed the highest growth in the number of UHNWIs
followed by Delhi.
iii. The declining countries in UHNWI population are Malaysia, Vietnam.
iv. In India, the UHNWI population is expected to grow by 39 percent between 2021 and 2026.
3. Which of the following points are “Incorrect” with respect to the Innovation in India’s
Rural Economy Report released in March 2022?
1) The report was prepared jointly by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Bain &
Company.
2) The agriculture sector has grown by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8% during
2017 & 2020.
3) Agriculture is the largest contributor to the rural economy, accounting for approximately 37%
of the total rural GDP in 2019-20.
4) Agricredit has increased at around 10% CAGR in the last five years, reaching Rs 14 lakh crore in
2019-2020.
5) Among two-thirds of India’s population in 2019–20, about 60% concentrated in 6 states, Uttar
Pradesh has the highest rural population, followed by Bihar.
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Answer- 2) The agriculture sector has grown by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of
8% during 2017 & 2020.
Explanation:
The report was prepared jointly by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Bain &
Company.
The agriculture sector has grown by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11% during
2015 & 2020.
Agriculture is the largest contributor to the rural economy, accounting for approximately 37% of
the total rural GDP in 2019-20.
Agri credit has increased at around 10% CAGR in the last five years, reaching Rs 14 lakh crore in
2019-2020.
Among two-thirds of India’s population in 2019–20, about 60% concentrated in 6 states, Uttar
Pradesh has the highest rural population, followed by Bihar.
4. As per the Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report Q4 & Annual 2021 report, India
set a record for the installation of ______ of rooftop solar capacity in 2021 and ______ became
the leading state for cumulative rooftop solar installations.
1) 1,700 MW; Gujarat
2) 1,200 MW; Rajasthan
3) 1, 400 MW; Maharashtra
4) 1,700 MW; Rajasthan
5) 1,200 MW; Gujarat
Answer- 1) 1,700 MW; Gujarat
Explanation:
According to a Mercom India Research report title ” Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market
Report Q4 and Annual 2021″, India set a new record of installing 1,700 megawatt (MW) of
rooftop solar capacity in 2021, registering a 138 % rise annual basis compared to 719 MW of
rooftop solar capacity in 2020.
i. The record 1.7 GW of rooftop solar capacity in 2021 is the highest ever in a year.
ii. Gujarat with 27% share, was the leading state for cumulative rooftop solar installations
followed by Maharashtra (14%) and Rajasthan (10%).
5. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Democracy Report 2022 by
V-Dem (Varieties of Democracy) Institute?
1) India secured 89th rank in the Liberal Democracy Index (LDI) out of 200 countries while New
Zealand Tops the Index.
2) India is one of the top ten ‘autocratisers’ in the world, which indicates that India is autocratic
rather than a democracy.
3) In South Asia, India is ranked below Sri Lanka , Nepal , and Bhutan but India is ranked above
Pakistan in the LDI.
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
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Explanation:
India secured 93rd rank in the Liberal Democracy Index (LDI) out of 179 countries while
Sweden Tops the Index.
i. India is one of the top ten ‘autocratisers’ in the world, which indicates that India is autocratic
rather than a democracy.
ii. In South Asia, India is ranked below Sri Lanka , Nepal , and Bhutan but India ranked above
Pakistan in the LDI.
6. As per the London & Partners analysis of Dealroom.co investment data, India secured
______ rank global venture capital investment hub for digital shopping in 2021 while ______
tops the Index.
1) 4th; USA
2) 3rd; China
3) 2nd; USA
4) 3rd; UK
5) 2nd; China
Answer- 3) 2nd; USA
Explanation:
According to the London & Partners (the Mayor of London’s international trade and investment
agency) analysis of Dealroom.co investment data, India secured the 2nd largest global venture
capital investment hub for digital shopping companies, growing up to 175 percent from USD 8
billion in 2020 to USD 22 billion in 2021. While the USA tops the Index.
i. Within India, Bengaluru, Karnataka topped with USD 14 billion worth of Venture Capital (VC)
investments in digital shopping in 2021.
ii. Bengaluru almost tripled its investments from USD 5 billion in 2020 to attain the top position,
ahead of other leading cities in the world – New York City (2nd), San Francisco (3rd), London
(4th) and Berlin (5th).
7. Which organization recently (in March’22) released “Care at work: Investing in care
leave and services for a more gender equal world of work” report that highlights
Investment in care services can generate 234 million jobs for women by 2035?
1) World Economic Forum
2) International Monetary Fund
3) International Labour Organization
4) World Bank
5) United Nations Development Programme
Answer- 3) International Labour Organization
Explanation:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) report “Care at Work: Investing in Care Leave and
Services for a More Gender Equal World of Work” was released on March 7, 2022, ahead of
International Women’s Day, and was based on an ILO legal survey of 185 countries
i. By investing in universal childcare and long-term care services, about 299 million jobs can be
generated by 2035. Women will receive 234 million (78%) of these funds.
ii. An annual investment of $5.4 trillion will be required for this job creation potential by 2035.
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Establishment – Since 1919
HeadQuarters – Geneva, Switzerland.
8. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the Trends In International
Arms Transfers, 2021 that was released in March 2022?
1) The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released the report which
highlights that India remained the largest importer globally in 2017-2021.
2) India has accounted for 11% of global arms imports in 2017-2021.
3) The 5 largest arms imports in 2017-2021 are India, USA, UK, France and Brazil.
4) The 5 largest arms exporters in 2017–21 are the USA, Russia, France, China and Germany.
5) The Main suppliers of India in 2017-2021 are Russia, France, and USA.
Answer- 3) The 5 largest arms imports in 2017-2021 are India, USA, UK, France and Brazil.
Explanation:
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released the report which
highlights that India remained the largest importer globally in 2017-2021.
i. India has accounted for 11% of global arms imports in 2017-2021.
ii. The 5 largest arms imports in 2017-2021 are India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Australia and China.
iii. The 5 largest arms exporters in 2017–21 are the USA, Russia, France, China and Germany.
iv. The Main suppliers of India in 2017-2021 are Russia, France, and USA.
9. As per Deloitte’s “Global Powers of Retailing 2022: Resilience Despite Challenges”

report, Reliance Retail Ltd (RRL) from India has ranked _______ on the list of Top 250 global
retailers, while _____ tops the index.
1) 60th; Amazon Inc
2) 56th; Walmart Inc
3) 42nd; Schwarz Group
4) 60th; Walmart Inc
5) 58th; Amazon Inc
Answer- 2) 56th; Walmart Inc
Explanation:
According to the global consulting firm Deloitte.’s report titled “Global Powers of Retailing 2022:
Resilience Despite Challenges”, Reliance Retail Limited(RRL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries
Limited(RIL) has ranked 56th on the list of Top 250 global retailers.
i. Walmart Inc., an American multinational retail corporation, tops the list, followed by Amazon,
Inc., Costco Wholesale Corporation, Schwarz Group, and The Home Depot, Inc.
10. In March 2022, _________ became the first state in India to implement the Crop
Diversification Index.
1) Telangana
2) Odisha
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Tamil Nadu
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Explanation:
Telangana turned out to be the first state in India to adopt the Crop Diversification Index (CDI)
by way of recording their crop diversification pattern in the form of an index.
i. According to the CDI, Telangana grows 77 varieties of crops, out of which only 10 crops (mostly
grains) are chosen for crop diversification.
ii. The districts of Nirmal, Vikarabad, and Sangareddy emerge as the most diverse, ranking in the
top 3 in the state.
About Crop Diversification Index (CDI):
All the areas under the 77 different crops, which include food, non-food, and cash crops, as well as
the areas under floriculture practices, have been considered to calculate the index.
11. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Mercom India Research’s
released (in March’22) report titled “Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report Q4 &
Annual 2021”?
1) As per the report, India has added 1.2 GigaWatts (GW) of new solar open access capacity in the
calendar year (CY) 2021 and added 298 MW of solar operations capacity in Q4 2021.
2) Gujarat had the maximum installations with 113 MW followed by Kerala and Madhya Pradesh.
3) Karnataka tops the list, accounting for about 38% of India’s cumulative open access solar
installations.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
As per the report, India has added 1.2 GigaWatts (GW) of new solar open access capacity in the
calendar year (CY) 2021 and added 298 MW of solar operations capacity in Q4 2021 and
installations were 75% when compared to 2020.
i. Uttar Pradesh had the maximum installations with 113 MW followed by Tamil Nadu and
Maharashtra.
ii. Karnataka tops the list, accounting for about 38% of India’s cumulative open access solar
installations.
12. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Maternal Mortality Rate
(MMR) of India for 2017–2019 released by the Registrar General of India in March 2022?
A) India’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has improved to 103 for the period 2017-19
when compared to the previous data of 113 in 2016–2018.
B) Kerala had recorded the lowest MMR of 30/lakh live births and also achieved the UN
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target for MMR of 70/lakh live births by 2030.
C) 9 states in India have achieved the National Health Policy (NHP) target for MMR of
100/lakh live births by 2020.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
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5) Only B
Explanation:
India’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has improved to 103 for the period 2017-19 when
compared to the previous data of 113 in 2016–2018.
i. Kerala had recorded the lowest MMR of 30/lakh live births and also achieved the UN
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target for MMR of 70/lakh live births by 2030.
ii. 9 states in India have achieved the National Health Policy (NHP) target for MMR of 100/lakh
live births by 2020.
13. Which company recently (in March’22) establish a new facility of “Helicopter Engines
MRO Pvt. Limited (HE-MRO)” in Goa along with Safran Helicopter Engines?
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines(Safran) are set to establish
a new facility of Helicopter Engines MRO Pvt Limited (HE-MRO), a Joint Venture of HAL and
Safran at Sattari, North Goa, Goa.
i. HE-MRO will be operational by the end of 2023 with a capacity to repair 50 engines a year and
the full-capacity goal of 150 engines in upcoming years.
ii. HAL and Safran have also signed an MoU to extend their cooperation and explore opportunities
for new helicopter engines in civil and military markets.
14. As per the 10th United Nations’ World Happiness Report 2022, India secured the _______
rank, while _____________ tops the index as the happiest country in the world for the 5th
consecutive year.
1) 124; Denmark
2) 136; Finland
3) 124; Iceland
4) 139; Denmark
5) 136; Iceland
Answer- 2) 136; Finland
Explanation:
As per the 10th United Nations’ World Happiness Report 2022, India’s rank has been improved
by 3 spots to 136 out of 146 countries from 139 in 2021 with a score of 3.777.
For the 5th year in a row, Finland continues to occupy the top spot being the happiest country in
the world. The top 5 rankings were occupied by Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland and the
Netherlands.
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i. Afghanistan was ranked as the unhappiest nation, followed by Lebanon, Zimbabwe, Rwanda
and Botswana.
ii. Bhutan was not included in the world happiness report 2022.
15. Which of the following is correct with respect to the 2021 World Air Quality Report?
1) The World Air Quality Report 2021 was released by the Swiss organization IQAir.
2) National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, India, is the most polluted capital in the world for the
fourth consecutive year in 2021 followed by Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
3) India was placed 3rd in the Most Polluted countries in the word whereas Afghanistan was
placed in 1st in the list.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
The World Air Quality Report 2021 was released by the Swiss organization IQAir.
i. National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, India, is the most polluted capital in the world for the
fourth consecutive year in 2021 followed by Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
ii. India was placed 5th in the Most Polluted countries in the word whereas Bangladesh was
placed in 1st followed by Chad and Pakistan.
16. Which of the following is “Incorrect” with respect to the 2nd edition of the Export
Preparedness Index (EPI) 2021 that was released in March 2022?
1) National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), in partnership with the Institute of
Competitiveness released the 2nd edition of the EPI 2021.
2) Maharashtra has retained the top position in the overall ranking with its total share in exports
accounting for 18.9% as of 2020-2021.
3) Gujarat has emerged as the top-performing state in the ‘Coastal States’ category, followed by
Maharashtra and Karnataka.
4) In the category of Landlocked States, Haryana was the best-performing state, followed by Uttar
Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh.
5) Among the Himalayan States and UT, Uttarakhand and Delhi are the top-performing states
respectively.
Answer- 2) Maharashtra has retained the top position in the overall ranking with its total
share in exports accounting for 18.9% as of 2020-2021.
Explanation:
National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), in partnership with the Institute of
Competitiveness, released the 2nd edition of the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2021.
i. Gujarat has retained the top position in the overall ranking with its total share in exports
accounting for 20.83% as of 2020-2021.
ii. Among the Himalayan States and UT, Uttarakhand and Delhi are the top-performing states
respectively.
iii. Gujarat has emerged as the top-performing state in the ‘Coastal States’ category, followed by
Maharashtra and Karnataka. Most of the coastal states are among the best performers.
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iv. In the category of Landlocked States, Haryana was the best-performing state, followed by Uttar
Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Telangana.
17. As per UNEP’s recent (in March’22)Annual Frontier Report 2022, titled ‘Noise, Blazes
and Mismatches’, __________ records the most noise polluted city while Moradabad, Uttar
Pradesh (India) secured ______ rank in the list.
1) Islamabad, Pakistan; 4th
2) Dhaka, Bangladesh; 2nd
3) Belgrade, Serbia; 3rd
4) Islamabad, Pakistan; 2nd
5) Dhaka, Bangladesh; 3rd
Answer- 2) Dhaka, Bangladesh; 2nd
Explanation:
According to the recent Annual Frontier Report 2022, titled ‘Noise, Blazes and Mismatches’
published by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh is
the second most noise polluted city with a maximum recorded noise pollution level of 114
decibels (dB).
i. As per the report, the Most polluted city is Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital records the noise
pollution level of 119 decibels,Pakistan’s capital city Islamabad ranked Third.
ii. 3 Indian cities are among the top 15 most noise polluted cities in the world.They are
Moradabad(UttarPradesh),Kolkata(West Bengal),and Asansol(West Bengal).
iii. World’s Quietest Cities: The UNEP report found that Irbid (Jordan) at 60 dB is the world’s
quietest city, followed by Lyon (France) , Madrid (Spain) , Stockholm (Sweden), and Belgrade
(Serbia).
18. As per the National TB Prevalence Survey in India 2019-2021’ Report, _______ topped the
TB prevalence in India among the population aged above 15 years and among all age
groups.
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Gujarat
3) Delhi
4) Kerala
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 3) Delhi
Explanation:
According to the ‘India TB Report 2022 – Coming Together to End TB Altogether’, India has
recorded a 19% increase in Tuberculosis (TB) cases in 2021 over 2020.
i. As per ‘National TB Prevalence Survey in India 2019-2021’ Report, Delhi has topped the TB
Prevalence in India (among the population aged above 15 years and among all age groups) with
534 cases per 1 lakh population and 747 per 1 Lakh population (highest in India) respectively.
ii. The report was released by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya during the “STEP Up to
End TB 2022” Summit organised on the occasion of World TB Day 2022.
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ACQUISITION AND MERGERS

1. CCI recently (in March’22) gave approval to Amazon Asia-Pacific Resources Pvt. Ltd
(AAPRPL) for acquiring which online marketplaces?
1) eBay Inc
2) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
3) Prione Business Services Pvt Ltd
4) Udaan Pvt Ltd
5) IndiaMART InterMESH Ltd
Answer- 3) Prione Business Services Pvt Ltd
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposal of Amazon Asia-Pacific
Resources Private Limited(AAPRPL), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., to
acquire Prione Business Services Private Limited (PBSPL or Prione), which runs Cloudtail, one of
the largest online marketplaces in India.
• Target is: Prione Business Services Private Limited
• Acquirer is: Amazon Asia-Pacific Resources Private Limited
The Proposed Combination comprises the acquisition of 76% of the equity shares of Prione by
AAPRPL.
2. In March 2022, CCI approved the acquisition of ________ share capital of L&T Investment
Management Limited (L&T AMC) by HSBC Asset Management (India) Private Limited (HSBC
AMC).
1) 90%
2) 50%
3) 80%
4) 100%
5) 75%
Answer- 4) 100%
Explanation:
CCI has approved the acquisition of 100% share capital of (Larsen & Toubro) L&T Investment
Management Limited (L&T AMC) by HSBC Asset Management (India) Private Limited (HSBC
AMC).
i. The proposed transaction relates to the acquisition of 100% share capital of L&T AMC by HSBC
AMC from L&T Finance Holdings Limited.
ii. The Proposed Transaction is in the nature of an acquisition of shares under Section 5(a)(i)(A)
of the Competition Act, 2002.
3. In March 2022, _______ became one of the stakeholders of India Debt Resolution Company
Limited (IDRCL) by acquiring ________ of stake.
1) UCO Bank; 3%
2) Union Bank of India; 6%
3) Bank of India; 5%
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4) Union Bank of India; 4%

5) Bank of India; 3%
Answer- 1) UCO Bank; 3%
Explanation:
The UCO Bank became one of the stakeholders of India Debt Resolution Company Limited
(IDRCL) by acquiring 3% of stake.
i. According to the bank, its holding of 3% in IDRCL amounts to Rs.1.50 crores, requires no
approval and the agreement is in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
About UCO Bank:
MD & CEO – Shri Soma Sankara Prasad
Founded in – 1943
Headquarters – Kolkata, West Bengal
4. In March 2022, _________ acquired a ______ stake in National Asset Reconstruction Company
Limited (NARCL) for a total cash consideration of Rs 137.5 crore in tranches.
1) Indian Bank; 5%
2) ICICI Bank; 6%
3) IDBI Bank; 4%
4) ICICI Bank; 5%
5) IDBI Bank; 3%
Answer- 4) ICICI Bank; 5%
Explanation:
ICICI Bank is set to acquire a 5% stake in National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
(NARCL) for a total cash consideration of up to Rs 137.5 crore in tranches.
i. The equity investment will be in tranches with the 1st tranche of equity investment of Rs 70.45
crore. This is expected to be completed by 31st March 2022.
About ICICI Bank:
MD & CEO– Sandeep Bakhshi
Tagline– Khayaal Aapka
5. CCI recently (in March’22) approved the acquisition of equity stake in __________________ by
Generali Participations Netherlands N.V. (GPN).
1) Bharti AXA Life Insurance Company Ltd
2) Aegon Life Insurance Company Ltd
3) Future Generali India Insurance Company Ltd
4) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
5) Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance Company Ltd
Answer- 3) Future Generali India Insurance Company Ltd
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of equity stake in Future
Generali India Insurance Company Limited (FGIIC) by Generali Participations Netherlands N.V.
(GPN).
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i. GPN proposes to acquire approx. 25% of the equity share capital of FGIIC held by Future
Enterprises Limited, pursuant to which GPN’s aggregate (direct and indirect) shareholding in
FGIIC will be increased from 49% to approx. 74%.
Acquirer- Generali Participations Netherlands N.V. (GPN); Target –Future Generali India
Insurance Company Limited (FGIIC).
6. In March 2022, CCI approved the acquisition of Micro Life Sciences Private Limited by
which company?
1) Phoenix ARC Private Limited
2) South Elm Investments (SEI) B.V.
3) IGE (India) Private Limited
4) Avendus Capital Private Limited
5) PNB MetLife India Insurance
Answer- 2) South Elm Investments (SEI) B.V.
Explanation:
CCI also approves acquisition of Micro Life Sciences Private Limited by South Elm Investments
(SEI) B.V.
Target- Micro Life Sciences Private Limited (Micro Life); Acquirer-South Elm Investments B.V.
(SEI).
i. SEI is an investment holding company incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands.
7. In March 2022, Torrent Power Signed a Share Purchase & Holders Agreement to Acquire
_________ Stake in Power Distribution Utility of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu.
1) 80%
2) 51%
3) 75%
4) 25%
5) 10%
Answer- 2) 51%
Explanation:
Torrent Power Limited signed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) and Shareholders Agreement
(SHA) with Administrator of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
(Holding Entity) and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Power Distribution Corporation
Ltd (the SPV) to acquire 51 % equity of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Power
Distribution Corporation Ltd.
About Torrent Power Limited:
Headquarters- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Founded- 1996
Chairman- Samir Mehta
8. In March 2022, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. increased its stake in Carnot Technologies
Private Ltd to _______% from 15.60% with an investment of around Rs 14 crore.
1) 25.87%
2) 40.76%
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3) 35.94%
4) 52.69%
5) 50.27%
Answer- 4) 52.69%
Explanation:
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M) is set to increase its stake in Carnot Technologies Private
Limited to 52.69% with an investment of around Rs 14 crore.
i. At present M&M holds 15.60% of the equity share capital of Carnot, which provides products
and services related to internet-connected devices for monitoring the performance of vehicles.
ii. M&M will make a primary infusion of ~ Rs 2.5 crore for the subscription of 1,613 Series C
CCCPS (cumulative compulsorily convertible preference shares) of Carnot of Rs 100 each at a
premium of Rs 15,391.65 per CCCPS.
9. In March 2022, ________ acquired a 5% stake and Punjab & Sind Bank acquired a ______
stake in National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL).
1) Axis Bank; 6%
2) HDFC Bank; 2%
3) ICICI Bank; 4%
4) HDFC Bank; 6%
5) ICICI Bank; 2%
Answer- 5) ICICI Bank; 2%
Explanation:
ICICI Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank have signed agreements to pick up stakes in National Asset
Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL).
i. ICICI Bank will be investing Rs 137.5 crore to acquire a 5% stake,and Punjab & Sind Bank will
put in Rs 55 crore for a 2% stake.
ii. The equity investment will be done in tranches, and the 1st investment of Rs 28.18 crore is
expected to be completed by 31st March 2022
10. Which digital payment company recently (in March’22) announced its acquisition of a
100% stake in GigIndia?
1) Freecharge
2) BharatPe
3) PhonePe
4) MobiKwik
5) Paytm
Answer- 3) PhonePe
Explanation:
PhonePe, a digital payment company backed by Flipkart announced the acquisition of 100 %
stake in GigIndia, which is a network for freelance micro-entrepreneurs. Objective-To strengthen
its offerings to corporate and enterprise partners.
i. Under the acquisition, PhonePe will get the leverage of GigIndia’s network of 1.5 million
freelance micro-entrepreneurs to help corporates and promote development.
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ii. GigIndia’s customer base includes companies like Amazon, Paytm, Tata Group, Reliance
Industries, Swiggy, PayU, among others.
11. In March 2022, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank acquired a
________ stake each in Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
1) 9.65%
2) 5.60%
3) 7.84%
4) 8.00%
5) 6.59%
Answer- 3) 7.84%
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI), Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank have invested Rs 10 crore each
and acquired 7.84% stake each in Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an open-source
e-commerce platform engaged in creating an open public digital infrastructure.
About ONDC:
i. ONDC, incorporated on 30th December 2021, is an initiative of the Department for Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry(MoCI).
ii. It is a globally first-of-its-kind initiative that aims to democratise Digital Commerce, moving it
from a platform-centric model to an open network
iii. As UPI is to the digital payment domain, ONDC is to e-commerce in India.
12. In March 2022, Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves Acquisition of

Shareholding of ________ by BXG Xenon HoldCo Ltd.
1) BusyBees Logistics Solutions Pvt Ltd
2) Allcargo Logistics Ltd
3) Blue Dart Express Ltd
4) Aegis Logistics Ltd
5) Mahindra Logistics Ltd
Answer- 1) BusyBees Logistics Solutions Pvt Ltd
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has proposed combination envisages the acquisition
of certain equity shareholding on a fully diluted basis in BusyBees Logistics Solutions Private
Limited (Target), which operates in India under the brand name ‘Xpressbees’ by BXG Xenon
HoldCo Ltd (Acquirer).
About BXG Xenon HoldCo Ltd:
BXG Xenon HoldCo Ltd, controlled by funds advised and /or managed by affiliates of Blackstone
Inc is a newly incorporated entity and at present does not have any business operations, in India
or worldwide.
13. In March 2022, CCI approved the acquisition of ________ % in Xpressbees by TPG SF.
1) 3%
2) 6%
3) 4%
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4) 7%
5) 5%
Answer- 4) 7%
Explanation:
CCI has also approved the acquisition proposed by TPG Growth V SF Markets Pte Ltd (TPG SF) to
acquire around 7% shareholding (on a fully diluted basis) of Busybees Logistics Solutions Private
Limited, which operates in India under the brand name ‘Xpressbees’
i. TPG SF is majority-owned and controlled by certain affiliates of TPG, Inc. the ultimate holding
company of the TPG group, a global, diversified investment firm.
ii. The proposed transaction is notifiable under Section 5(a)(i)(A) of the Competition Act, 2002.
14. In March 2022, RBI Gives Approval to SBI Group of Entities to Pick Up 9.99% stake in
which Bank for 1 Year?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) Yes Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved SBIFML (State Bank of India Mutual Fund
Limited)/SBI Mutual Fund, along with other SBI group companies, to acquire up to 9.99% equity
capital in the ICICI Bank. The approval to SBI Mutual Fund is valid for a period of one year that is
up to 22 March, 2023.
i. RBI instructed SBIFML to ensure that the SBI groups shareholding remains below 10% at all
times. The approval is subject to compliance with the provisions of Banking Regulation Act 1949.
Governor- Shaktikanta Das
15. Bank of India (BoI) has recently (in March’22) invested ______ in National Asset
Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL).
1) Rs 467.43 crore
2) Rs 523.21 crore
3) Rs 307.67 crore
4) Rs 208.21 crore
5) Rs 108.81 crore
Answer- 5) Rs 108.81 crore
Explanation:
The Bank of India (BoI) has invested around Rs 108.81 crore in National Asset Reconstruction
Company Limited (NARCL), under the preferential share issue.
i. Following this, BoI’s shareholding in NARCL is set to become 9% as of 21st March 2022.
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16. In March 2022, ICICI Bank & HDFC Bank signed an investment agreement for a ________
stake in India Debt Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL).
1) 30%
2) 25%
3) 15%
4) 10%
5) 20%
Answer- 3) 15%
Explanation:
The ICICI Bank & HDFC Bank signed an investment agreement for a 15% stake in India Debt
Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL). The IDRCL was established to manage stressed assets in India.
i. The approval for the deal was given by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Department of
Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.
ii. IDRCL works in tandem with the National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) to clean
up bad loans.
iii. HDFC Bank will also acquire a 15% equity stake in IDRCL for Rs. 7.50 crore. The first tranche
of equity investment for Rs 3 crore is expected to be complete by 31 March 2022.
17. At what percentage the central government recently (in March’22) sold its stake in Oil
and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) through an Offer for Sale (OFS) to raise Rs 3,000
crore?
1) 1.0%
2) 4.2%
3) 2.0%
4) 1.5%
5) 3.2%
Answer- 4) 1.5%
Explanation:
The Central Government is selling its 1.5% stake in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
through an Offer for Sale (OFS) to raise worth ~Rs 3,000 crore. It is being sold at a 7% discounted
floor price of Rs 159/share. The 1.5% equity stake sale also includes a 0.75% greenshoe option.
i. The OFS is open on March 30-31, 2022. The Central Government owns a 60.41% stake in ONGC.
ii. The Central Government as a promoter is selling up to 94,352,094 equity shares of ONGC with a
face value of Rs 5 each on March 30, 2022 (to non-retail investors) and on March 31, 2022 (to
retail investors) with an option to additionally sell (greenshoe option) 94,352,094 equity shares
in case of oversubscription
18. In March 2022, IDBI Bank sold its _______ stake in Ageas Federal Life Insurance Company
(AFLI) to Ageas Insurance International NV.
1) 30%
2) 25%
3) 10%
4) 35%
5) 40%
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Answer- 2) 25%
Explanation:
Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI Bank) announced to offload its 25% stake in Ageas
Federal Life Insurance Company (AFLI) to Ageas Insurance International NV.
i. The board of directors of the IDBI Bank approved to sell its 200 million equity shares in AFLI to
Ageas pursuant to exercise of Call Option by Ageas.
ii. In December 2020, IDBI Bank also sold a 23% stake in an insurance joint venture (JV) to Ageas
Insurance International for Rs 507.10 crore, following this the insurer’s name was changed from
IDBI Federal Life Insurance to Ageas Federal Life Insurance company limited by this raised Ageas
stake to 49% in the insurance company.
About Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI):
CEO & MD– Rakesh Sharma
Tagline– Bank Aisa Dost Jaisa
DEFENCE
1. Which country recently (in Feb’22) conducted the 3rd edition of ‘EX DHARMA
GUARDIAN-2022’ military exercise along with India in Belagavi, Karnataka?
1) Bangladesh
2) Sri Lanka
3) Japan
4) France
5) US
Answer- 3) Japan
Explanation:
The 3rd Edition of ‘EX DHARMA GUARDIAN-2022’ military exercise, between India and Japan is
being conducted at Foreign Training Node, Belagavi (Belgaum, Karnataka) from February 27,
2022 to March 10, 2022.
i. This 12-day long exercise covers platoon level joint training on operations in the jungle and
semi urban/urban terrain.
ii. The joint field training exercises, joint combat discussions and joint demonstrations will
culminate with a two-day validation exercise scheduled on March 8-9, 2022.
iii. The exercise is being conducted in India since 2018 to enhance defence cooperation between
the Indian Army and JGSDF, and to further foster the bilateral relations between the two nations.
2. Which country participated with India in the 9th edition of Maritime Bilateral Exercise
‘SLINEX-21’ that was held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh?
1) France
2) Sri Lanka
3) Singapore
4) Seychelles
5) Bangladesh
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Explanation:
The 9th edition of Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise, ‘SLINEX-21’, a Bilateral Maritime Exercise is
being held at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP) from March 7-10, 2022 between the Indian
Navy (IN) and Sri Lanka Navy (SLN).
i. SLINEX is conducting in two phases, the Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam on March 7-8, and Sea
Phase on March 9-10 in the Bay of Bengal.
ii. Representors: IN- INS (Indian Naval Ship) Kirch, a guided missile corvette, other
participants from IN include INS Jyoti, a Fleet support tanker, Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH),
Seaking and Chetak Helicopters and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
SLN- SLNS Sayurala, an advanced offshore patrol vessel.
iii. The 8th edition of SLINEX-20 was conducted off Trincomalee, a port city of Srilanka in October
2020.
3. Indian Air Force (IAF) decided to postpone the exercise _______ which was scheduled to be
held in Pokhran ranges in Rajasthan on 7th March 2022.
1) Vijay Prahar
2) Vayu Shakti
3) Paschim Lehar
4) Gandiv Vijay
5) Yudh Abhyas
Answer- 2) Vayu Shakti
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to postpone its firepower demonstration, Exercise Vayu
Shakti, which was scheduled to be held in Pokhran ranges in Rajasthan on 7th March 2022. The
reason for deferring the exercise was not disclosed.
i. IAF’s 148 aircraft were scheduled to demonstrate their capabilities at Exercise Vayu Shakti.
ii. The last edition of Vayu Shakti was held in February 2019.
4. In March 2022, the _____ edition of DefExpo-2022 was postponed due to Logistics
Problems.
1) 10th
2) 14th
3) 15th
4) 12th
5) 16th
Answer- 4) 12th
Explanation:
The 12th edition of DefExpo-2022 , Naval & Homeland Security Systems Exhibition, India’s
flagship defence exhibition, which was proposed to be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 10th to
14th March 2022, has been postponed.
i. The reason for the postpone is the logistics problems experienced by participants, and the new
dates will be announced later. The Defence Exhibition Organization (DEO), under the Ministry of
Defence, is the organizer of the exhibition.
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ii. The theme of DefExpo 2022 is “India-The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub”.
5. Which company recently (in March’22) signed an agreement with Dredging Corporation
of India (DCI) to build "India’s 1st Make in India Dredger" in collaboration with IHC
Holland?
3) Goa Shipyard Ltd
Answer- 4) Cochin Shipyard Ltd
Explanation:
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) signed an agreement with Dredging Corporation of India Limited
(DCIL) to build India’s first Make in India dredger in collaboration with the Industriële Handels
Combinatie (IHC) Holland. The construction of the dredger costs around Rs 920 crore and will be
delivered in 34 months.
i. The objective of the dredger is to fulfill the Maritime India Vision 2030, with well-equipped
dredgers for operation of ports to bring down the logistic cost of the cargo.
ii. A dredger is a boat which is fitted with a special machine that is used to increase the size of
harbours, rivers, and canals and its 127-metre-long, 28-metre-wide vessel (dredger) is based on
the ‘Beagle’ platform of IHC.
6. Rajnath Singh, Union Defence minister recently (in March’22) inaugurated a new Flight
Control System (FCS) integration complex in Bengaluru Karnataka.
FCS Integration building was constructed by which of the following companies?
2) Larsen & Toubro
3) HAL
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Union Defence minister, Rajnath Singh inaugurated a new Flight Control System (FCS)
integration complex at the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru
Karnataka.
i. The seven-storey FCS Integration building was constructed by Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) with the help of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in an area of 1.3 lakh
square feet with a record of 45 days in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
7. Which state’s police recently (in March’22) conducted a joint exercise “Suraksha Kavach
2” with the Indian Army?
1) Jharkhand
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Odisha
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4) Maharashtra
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Indian Army’s “Agnibaaz Division” organised a joint exercise “Suraksha Kavach 2” with
Maharashtra Police at Lullanagar, Pune. The exercise aimed to counter any terrorist actions in
Pune.
i. The exercise involved participation of Counter Terrorism Task Force (CTTF) of Indian Army,
Anti-Terrorism Squad of Maharashtra Police along with Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs), Dog
Squads and Bomb Disposal Teams of both agencies.
ii. The simulated exercise took place at the scenario of terrorists in a populated area and was
performed at the under construction site at Lullanagar.
8. The 3rd Edition of Exercise Dustlik, a joint training exercise between the armies of India
and which country?
1) France
2) Kyrgyzstan
3) Russia
4) Germany
5) Uzbekistan
Answer- 5) Uzbekistan
Explanation:
The 3rd Edition of Exercise Dustlik (Ex-Dustlik), a joint training exercise between the armies of
India and Uzbekistan is being conducted at Yangiarik, Uzbekistan from 22 to 31 March 2022.
i. Ex-Dustlik focus on Counter-Terrorism operations in semi-urban terrain under a United
Nations(UN) Mandate.
About Ex-Dustlik: To enhance understanding, cooperation and interoperability between two
armies (India and Uzbekistan).
9. Name the security exercise that was conducted by Western Naval Command in western
Offshore Development Area (ODA) off Mumbai.
1) Ekatah
2) Maiden
3) Prasthan
4) La Perouse
5) Paschim Lehar
Answer- 3) Prasthan
Explanation:
The Western Naval Command on 23 March 2022, conducts offshore security exercise ‘Prasthan’ in
B-193 platform of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in Offshore Development Area (ODA)
off Mumbai (located about 38 nm west of Mumbai).
i. The bi-annual exercise aims to assess the readiness of the stakeholders involved in offshore
defence to respond to contingencies in the Western Offshore Development Area (ODA) in a
coordinated manner.
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About Western Naval Command:

Headquarters – Mumbai,Maharashtra
Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief – Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, AVSM, VSM
Branch – Indian Navy
10. Which company recently (in March’22) signed a Rs 473 crore contract with the Ministry
of Defence to construct 8 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) for the Indian Coast Guard?
2) Goa shipyard Ltd
Answer- 2) Goa shipyard Ltd
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth Rs 473 crore with Goa Shipyard Limited
(GSL) for the construction of eight Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) for the Indian Coast Guard while
meeting the objectives of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
i. The contract was signed by Joint Secretary (Maritime & Systems), Shri Dinesh Kumar and the
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Goa Shipyard Limited, Commodore Bharat Bhushan
Nagpal (Retd) in New Delhi.
ii. The eight Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) will be indigenously designed and manufactured by Goa
Shipyard Limited (GSL) under Buy Category.
11. Name the company that recently (in March’22) signed a Rs 3,102 Crore contract with
the Ministry of Defence to supply an Advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) suite for Fighter
aircraft & Instrumented Electronic Warfare Range (IEWR) for the IAF.
2) DRDO
4) ISRO
Answer- 3) Bharat Electronics Ltd
Explanation:
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Signed a Contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Bengaluru,
Karnataka and BEL Hyderabad, Telangana for supply of Advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) suite
for Fighter aircraft & for Instrumented Electronic Warfare Range (IEWR) for the Indian Air Force
(IAF) respectively with a total outlay of Rs.3,102 Crore.
i. MoD and BEL, Bengaluru, Karnataka signed a Contract worth Rs.1993 Crore for supply of
Advanced EW suite for Fighter aircraft of IAF and the EW suite was designed & developed by
Defence Research and Development Organisation
ii. A contract has been signed between the MoD and BEL, Hyderabad, Telangana for the
development of an IEWR for the IAF at a cost of ~Rs 1,109 crore.
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12. Name the second P-8I aircraft squadron that was recently (in March’22) commissioned
by the Indian Navy at the INS Hansa, Goa.
1) INAS 316
2) INAS 552
3) INAS 308
4) INAS 342
5) INAS 561
Answer- 1) INAS 316
Explanation:
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Radhakrishnan Hari Kumar commissioned a second P-8I
aircraft squadron of four aircraft named ‘Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 316’ at the INS
(Indian Naval Ship) Hansa Naval air base in Goa.
i. INAS 316 has been christened ‘The Condors’, one of the world’s largest flying birds with a large
wingspan.
ii. Boeing has developed a 10-year ‘Communication, Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic
Management (CNS/ATM) modernisation roadmap’ for the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to
modernize its air traffic management.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. In February 2022, China claimed a domestic record for launching 22 satellites into space
by using which of the following rocket?
1) Long March-8 rocket
2) Long March 4A rocket
3) Jielong 1 rocket
4) Long March 3C rocket
5) Long March 2E rocket
Answer- 1) Long March-8 rocket
Explanation:
China claimed a domestic record for the most spacecraft launched by a single rocket by launching
a ‘Long March-8 rocket’ to place 22 satellites in space from the ‘Wenchang Spacecraft Launch
Site’ in south China’s Hainan Province with the China Aerospace Science and Technology
Corporation (CASC).
About China:
Capital – Beijing
Currency – Renminbi
President – Xi Jinping
2. Which country’s researchers recently (in Feb ’22) discovered the 130 Elektra, the 3rd
moon in the main-belt asteroid Elektra along with France?
1) USA
2) Thailand
3) Indonesia
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4) Germany
5) Russia
Answer- 2) Thailand
Explanation:
A Team of researchers from Thailand and France led by Anthony Berdeu of the National
Astronomical Research Institute, Thailand have discovered a third moon (130 Elektra) orbiting
the main-belt asteroid Elektra, which already has two moons in its orbit.
i. The discovery of the new moonlet has made Elektra as the 1st known quadruple asteroid
system in our solar system.
About Elektra:
i. The Elektra with an effective diameter of 199 km is located in the main asteroid belt of the solar
system between Mars and Jupiter.
ii. The moonlets of Elektra are named S/2003 (130) 1, S/2014 (130) 1 and the newly discovered
S/2014 (130) 2
3. Which Institute recently (in Feb’22) developed a Novel nanoparticle-based bio-

degradable-carbonoid-metabolite (BioDCM) to protect crops from Diseases?
1) IIT-Delhi
2) IIT-Madras
3) IIT-Guwahati
4) IIT-Roorkee
5) IIT-Kanpur
Answer- 5) IIT-Kanpur
Explanation:
A team of researchers of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, (IIT-K) has developed a
Novel nanoparticle-based bio-degradable-carbonoid-metabolite (BioDCM) that can protect
crops from fungal and bacterial infections.
About the researchers:
The research team was led by Santosh K Misra and Piyush Kumar from the department of
biological sciences and bioengineering along with researchers C Kannan and Divya Mishra from
Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR)-Indian Institute of Rice Research, and R
Balamurugan and Mou Mandal from the School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad.
About Indian Institute of Technology – Kanpur (IIT-K):
Director – Professor Abhay Karandikar
Location – Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
4. Which organisation recently (in March’22) launched the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration’s new Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite
named “GOES-T” through the Atlas V 541 rocket?
1) ISRO
2) NASA
3) European Space Agency
4) JAXA
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5) SpaceX
Answer- 2) NASA
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has successfully launched the third
in a series of ‘Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES)-R’ weather satellites
namely GOES-T through United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket from Space Launch Complex
41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States (US).
i. It was launched for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
ii. The first two of the GOES-R series were launched in 2016 and 2018 viz. GOES-16 and GOES-17
respectively.
iii. Once GOES-T is positioned in a geostationary orbit 22,300 miles above Earth, it will be
renamed GOES-18.
5. In March 2022, India’s 1st Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) named “Höegh
Giant” arrived at H-Energy’s _________ from Keppel Shipyard.
1) Cochin Terminal, Kerala
2) Chennai Terminal, Tamil Nadu
3) Visakhapatnam Terminal, Andhra Pradesh
4) Jaigarh Terminal, Maharashtra
5) Paradip Terminal, Odisha
Answer- 4) Jaigarh Terminal, Maharashtra
Explanation:
India’s first Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU), Höegh Giant which sailed from
Keppel Shipyard, Singapore has arrived at H-Energy’s Jaigarh Terminal in Maharashtra (MH)
that has chartered the FSRU for a 10 years.
i. This will be the 1st year-round Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal which is located at JSW
Jaigarh Port in the Ratnagiri district, MH.
ii. Höegh Giant was built in 2017 with storage capacity of 170,000 cubic metres and installed
regasification capacity of 750 million cubic feet per day (that equals to about 6 million tonnes a
year).
6. Which organisation developed Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) that

will be used in radar imaging satellite modules of EOS 04?
1) DRDO
2) ISRO
3) HAL
Answer- 1) DRDO
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed Monolithic Microwave
Integrated Circuits (MMICs), which will be used in radar imaging satellite modules of EOS 04
(Earth Observation Satellite – 04).
i. EOS 04 was launched by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) on 14th Feb 2022.
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ii. MMIC is a type of integrated circuit, it operates at microwave frequencies. Their function is to
perform microwave mixing, power amplification, low-noise amplification, and high-frequency
switching.
About Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO):
Headquarters- New Delhi
Founded- 1958
Chairman- Dr G Satheesh Reddy
7. Indian Navy recently (in March’22) tested-fire Brahmos supersonic cruise missile from
which of the following Indian Navy Ship (INS)?
1) INS Surat
2) INS Kochi
3) INS Kolkata
4) INS Chennai
5) INS Mumbai
Answer- 4) INS Chennai
Explanation:
The Indian Navy successfully tested the accuracy of an extended range of Brahmos supersonic
cruise missile from the stealth destroyer Indian Navy Ship (INS) Chennai.
i. In 2020, India successfully test fired the anti-radiation Rudram-1 missile. It was the first
indigenously developed anti-radiation missile of India.
ii. Both Brahmos missile and INS Chennai are indigenously built and highlight the cutting-edge of
Indian missile and ship-building prowess.
iii. INS Chennai is a stealth guided missile destroyer of the Indian Navy constructed by the
Mazagon Dock Limited at Mumbai.
8. In March 2022, India’s 1st indigenous flying trainer named ‘HANSA-NG (New
Generation)’ completed the sea-level trials at Puducherry.
Which organization developed the ‘HANSA-NG’?
1) Bharat Electronics Limited
2) CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Answer- 2) CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories
Explanation:
India’s first indigenous flying trainer ‘HANSA-NG (New Generation)’ designed and developed by
Bengaluru (Karnataka) based CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), has successfully
completed the sea-level trials at Puducherry from February 19 to March 5, 2022.
i. The aircraft was flown to Puducherry covering 140 nautical miles in one-and-half-hours at a
speed of 155 km per hour.
ii. NAL operates under the aegis of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
iii. HANSA-NG is an ideal aircraft for Commercial Pilot Licensing (CPL) due to its low cost and low
fuel consumption.
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9. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Europa Clipper Spacecraft?
1) In March 2022, NASA has started the assembly of ‘Europa Clipper Spacecraft’ a new spacecraft
that will carry out the Europa clipper mission.
2) The spacecraft has been designed & constructed by Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
(APL), NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center & Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
3) The Spacecraft is targeted to be launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida in October 2024.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
In March 2022, NASA has started the assembly of ‘Europa Clipper Spacecraft’ a new spacecraft
that will carry out the Europa clipper mission. Europa Clipper Mission is meant to scan Europa,
one of the Galilean moons of Jupiter
i. The spacecraft has been designed & constructed by Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
(APL), NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center & Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
ii. The Spacecraft is targeted to be launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida in October 2024.
Features:
• The main body of the spacecraft which comprises a propulsion system measures 10 feet
tall (3 meters).
• The fully assembled spacecraft will be as large as an SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) and it will
be equipped with solar arrays long enough to span a basketball court.
10. Which company recently (in March’22) launched NASA’s Watts on the Moon Phase 2
Challenge prize competition?
1) Idea Bounty
2) Innocentive
3) OpenIdeo
4) CrowdSpring
5) HeroX
Answer- 5) HeroX
Explanation:
HeroX, the leading platform and open marketplace for crowdsourced solutions, launched NASA’s
Watts on the Moon Phase 2 Challenge prize competition (only for US citizens or permanent
residents) on behalf of NASA. This supports NASA’s return to the Moon under Mission Artemis.
i. The Watts on the Moon Challenge is USD 5 million, the two-phase competition focused on
addressing critical gaps in lunar surface power systems, specifically related to power
transmission and energy storage.
11. In which institute was the petascale supercomputer "PARAM Ganga" with a capacity of
1.66 petaflops established under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)?
1) IIT- Kanpur
2) IIT- Guwahati
3) IIT- Madras
4) IIT- Delhi
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5) IIT- Roorkee
Answer- 5) IIT- Roorkee
Explanation:
A Made in India Petascale Supercomputer ‘PARAM Ganga’ with a supercomputing capacity of
1.66 Petaflops (Peta Floating-Point Operations Per Second) has been installed at IIT Roorkee,
Uttarakhand.
i. This national Supercomputing Facility was inaugurated by B.V.R. Mohan Reddy, Chairman,
Board of Governors, IIT Roorkee and designed and commissioned by the Centre for Development
of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under Phase 2 of the build approach of National Supercomputing
Mission (NSM).
Features of PARAM Ganga:
• Its components, and software stack are manufactured and assembled within India only.
• It is a new High-Performance Computational (HPC) facility that will accelerate R&D
activities in multidisciplinary domains of science and engineering, to solve complex
problems of national importance and global significance.
12. Name the country that recently (in March’22) launched Noor 2, the second military
satellite into orbit.
1) Saudi Arabia
2) Iran
3) Qatar
4) Iraq
5) Israel
Answer- 2) Iran
Explanation:
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran successfully put a Noor 2 satellite or
“light” in Persian Into orbit at an altitude of 500 kilometres (311 miles).
i. Noor 2 has a three-stage Qased, or “Messenger”, carrier, launched from the Shahroud spaceport
of Iran.
ii. The first military satellite was launched by the Islamic Republic in April 2020. It is placed at an
orbit of 425km (265 miles) above the earth’s surface.
About Iran:
Capital- Tehran
President- Ebrahim Raisi
Currency- Iranian rial
13. Name the organisation that introduced a new one-of-a-kind mission named "Vigil" to
protect the Earth from its nearest star (Sun).
2) JAXA
3) SpaceX
4) NASA
5) Canadian Space Agency
Answer- 1) European Space Agency
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Explanation:
The European Space Agency (ESA) introduced its new one-of-a-kind mission named “Vigil”, which
is meant to protect the Earth from its nearest star (Sun). ‘Vigil’ is derived from the Latin word
‘vigilia’ meaning wakefulness, while ‘vigilis exceptus’ means sentry, or guard.
i. The mission was previously named “Lagrange” after the location the mission spacecraft will be
sent but later the name has been changed to ‘Vigil’.
ii. The Vigil spacecraft will be launched to the fifth Lagrange(L5) point which is 150 million
kilometres from both Earth and the sun.
14. Which organisation successfully tested the newly developed solid booster stage (SS1)
for its new launch vehicle Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) at Sriharikota, Andhra
Pradesh in March 2022?
1) ISRO
4) HAL
5) DRDO
Answer- 1) ISRO
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully carried out the ground testing of the
newly developed solid booster stage (SS1) for its new launch vehicle Small Satellite Launch
Vehicle (SSLV) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
i. The successful ground testing of SS1 will support the first developmental flight of SSLV(SSLV-
D1), which is scheduled in May 2022.
About Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO):
Chairman– S. Somanath
Headquarters– Bengaluru, Karnataka
15. Name the organisation that recently (in March ’22) rolled out the “integrated Space
Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft of the Artemis 1 Moon Mission” for the
1st time.
1) JAXA
3) NASA
5) ISRO
Answer- 3) NASA
Explanation:
For the first time, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) rolled out the
integrated Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft (crew capsule) of Artemis 1,
the first mission of NASA’s Artemis Program at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida,
United States of America (USA).
i. The SLS rocket and Orion capsule were hauled out from the KSC Vehicle Assembly Building to
Pad 39B on NASA’s giant crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2).
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ii. Mission Artemis 3 will put astronauts down on the moon, near the lunar south pole, with the
aid of SpaceX’s Starship vehicle and is targeted for 2025 or 2026.
16. Name the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) is the 5th series of Offshore Patrol Vessels
(OPVs) class that was commissioned by the Defence Secretary of India, Ajay Kumar, in Goa.
1) ICGS Sachet
2) ICGS Sarthak
3) ICGS Sujeet
4) ICGS Sajag
5) ICGS Saksham
Answer- 5) ICGS Saksham
Explanation:
As a significant step toward strengthening India’s maritime security, the Defence Secretary of
India Dr Ajay Kumar has commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Saksham, the fifth in
the series of 105-metre Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) class, at Goa.
i. Goa Shipyard Limited designed and built the 105-meter OPV, which is equipped with advanced
technology, navigation and communication systems, sensors, and machinery.
ii. The first four of the five ICGS which have already been commissioned in 2020 are ICGS Sachet
(1st); ICGS Sujeet (2nd); ICGS Sarthak (3rd); and ICGS Sajag (4th) in 2021.
17. Which country’s researchers recently (in March ’22) developed a microwave machine
named the "Relativistic Klystron Amplifier (RKA)" to destroy satellites in space?
1) Germany
2) Japan
3) USA
4) China
5) Russia
Answer- 4) China
Explanation:
The researchers from China have developed a microwave machine ‘Relativistic Klystron Amplifier
(RKA)’ to jam/destroy satellites or sensitive electronics in satellites in space. It will function as a
high-powered laser weapon.
i. The device can generate a wave burst of 5 Megawatts (MW) in the Ka-band. This band is a
portion of the electromagnetic spectrum used for civil and military purposes.
ii. Notably, China is currently denying that their RKA is a Directed Energy Weapon (DEW)., which
is a system that uses concentrated electromagnetic energy to destroy enemy equipment in a
physical conflict.
18. In which place India recently (in March’22) test fired a surface-to-surface ‘BrahMos’
supersonic cruise missile extended range?
1) Karnataka
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Andaman and Nicobar Island
4) West Bengal
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5) Odisha
Answer- 3) Andaman and Nicobar Island
Explanation:
India successfully test fired a surface-to-surface ‘BrahMos’ supersonic cruise missile extended
range from Andaman and Nicobar Island. This 290 Km Missile range has a top speed of Mach 2.8
nearly three times the speed of sound and missile range will be extended.
About BrahMos Aerospace
Chief Executive officer and Managing Director - Atul Dinkar Rane
Headquarters - New Delhi
19. Which organisation’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has recently (in March 22)
confirmed the existence of 5,000 plus exoplanets beyond our solar system?
1) JAXA
3) SpaceX
5) NASA
Answer- 5) NASA
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
have confirmed the existence of 5,000 plus exoplanets beyond our solar system.
i. The 5,000-plus exoplanets found includes 30% Gas giant , 31% Super earth (Large rocky sized
earth), 35% Neptune like (similar in size of Neptune or Uranus), 4% terrestrial.
About Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL):
Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally-funded Research and Development (R&D) centre
managed by California Institute of Technology for National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA).
20. Which country recently (in March ’22) test-fired the biggest intercontinental ballistic
missile (ICBM) named "Hwasong-17"?
1) North Korea
2) Japan
3) China
4) Indonesia
5) Russia
Answer- 1) North Korea
Explanation:
Hwasong-17: Intercontinental ballistic missile was test fired by North Korea and it is the biggest-
yet Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Hwasong- 17 as per the orders of their Supreme
leader Kim Jong Un.
i. The Hwasong-17 was launched directly from a Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) vehicle,
with 11 axles.
ii. The missile flew 1,090 km (681 miles) at a maximum altitude of 6,248.5 km (3,905 miles) and
hit a target in the Sea of Japan after travelling 67.5 minutes in air.
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21. Which company recently (in March’22) introduced a 19-seater aircraft, "Hindustan
228," and planned to deploy it under the UDAN Scheme?
3) ISRO
4) DRDO
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company,
introduced a 19-seater aircraft ‘Hindustan 228’ in a first of its kind attempt to develop small civil
transport aircraft under the Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme.
The design of Hindustan 228 is based on the Germany based Dornier GmbH Aircraft. In 1983,
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) acquired a production licence for the Dornier 228 and
manufactured the aircraft for the Asian market.
About UDE DESH KA AAM NAAGRIK (UDAN) scheme:
i. The Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme was launched as a Regional Connectivity
Scheme(RCS) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation in 2016.
ii. It is a regional airport development programme of upgrading underserved air routes.
22. Which organisation recently (in March’22) tested fired 2 Indian Army versions of
Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAMs) from Chandipur, off the Odisha coast?
3) DRDO
4) ISRO
Answer- 3) DRDO
Explanation:
DRDO successfully test fired two Indian Army versions of Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles
(MRSAMs) from the Integrated Test Range at chandipur, off odisha coast.
i. The Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAMs) versions were jointly developed by the
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Israel Aerospace Industries
(IAI) for the Indian Army.
About Defence Research and Development Organisation:
Chairman – Dr G Satheesh Reddy
Headquarters – New Delhi
23. In which institute the Petascale Supercomputer “PARAM Shakti” was recently (in
March’22) inaugurated under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)?
1) IIT- Kharagpur
2) IIT- Kanpur
3) IIT- Madras
4) IIT- Roorkee
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5) IIT- Delhi
Answer- 1) IIT- Kharagpur
Explanation:
Jagdeep Dhankhar, Governor of West Bengal, inaugurated the Petascale Supercomputer PARAM
Shakti under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) – a joint initiative of the Ministry of
Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Department of Science and Technology
(DST) at IIT- Kharagpur in West Bengal.
About PARAM Shakti:
i. The supercomputer PARAM Shakti is based on a heterogeneous and hybrid configuration of
Intel Xeon Skylake processors and NVIDIA Tesla V100.
ii. The system was designed and implemented by the HPC Technologies team, Centre for
Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
iii. This facility has pioneered in using Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHx) based efficient cooling
systems to obtain a high power usage effectiveness. RDHx Systems Help With High-Density Data
Center Cooling.
SPORTS
1. Who recently (in Feb’22) won the Mexican Open ATP-500 title for the 4th time by
defeating Cameron Norrie?
1) Matteo Berrettini
2) Alexander Zverev
3) Stefanos Tsitsipas
4) Daniil Medvedev
5) Rafael Nadal
Answer- 5) Rafael Nadal
Explanation:
The legendary Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal defeated Cameron Norrie of the United
Kingdom in the Mexican Open Feb 2022 (Hardcourt) and claimed his 4th Mexican Open ATP-500
title in Acapulco, Mexico. Nadal won the sets by (6-4, 6-4) and registered his 91st ATP title win.
i. Nadal became the Youngest and the Oldest champion to win the Mexican Open ATP.
2. Who recently (in Feb’22) won a gold medal in the Junior Tournament at Moscow Wushu
Stars Championship 2022?
1) Erika Prisciandaro (Italy)
2) Erfan Ahangarian (Iran)
3) Ma Lingjuan (Japan)
4) Sadia Tariq (India)
5) Gao Jiamin (China)
Answer- 4) Sadia Tariq (India)
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Explanation:
Indian Wushu player, Sadia Tariq won a gold medal in the Junior Tournament at Moscow
Wushu Stars Championship 2022. The Wushu Stars Championship is being held in Moscow,
Russia from 22 to 28 February 2022.
i. Total 38 players from India participated in the championship (23 junior and 15 senior
participants).
ii. In 2021, Sadia Tariq secured the two Gold medals in the 20th Junior National Wushu
Championship held at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar and the 19th Junior National
Wushu Championship at Haryana.
3. In February 2022, ________ became the new ATP world number 1 in the Mexican Open ATP
2022 by overthrowing Novak Djokovic.
1) Alexander Zverev
2) Andy Murray
3) Daniil Medvedev
4) Rafael Nadal
5) Roger Federer
Answer- 3) Daniil Medvedev
Explanation:
The Russian born tennis player Daniil Medvedev (8615 points), has ranked the new ATP World
number 1 in the Mexican Open ATP Feb, 2022.
i. He overthrew the Serbian player Novak Djokovic (8465 points – current rank 2), who held the
top spot in men’s tennis for a record 361 total weeks.
ii. Medvedev is the first player outside the ‘Big Four’, Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and
Andy Murray to hold the top spot in 18 years, three weeks and six days.
4. In Singapore Weightlifting Championship 2022, India secured ________ medals

1) 4
2) 7
3) 5
4) 8
5) 6
Answer- 4) 8
Explanation:
The Singapore Weightlifting Championship – Feb 2022 held at Toa Payoh Sports Hall. Eight Indian
weightlifters secured Gold, Silver and Bronze medals.
i. Apart from these 8 weightlifters, 4 more weightlifters have been qualified for Commonwealth
Games (CWG) , Birmingham, 2022 namely – Jeremy Lalrinnunga (67kg), Achinta Sheuli (73kg),
Ajay Singh (81kg) and Purnima Pandey (+87kg) by winning gold medals in their respective weight
categories at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2021 in December.
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5. In February 2022, ________ 1st Indian to win a silver medal in an individual section of the
13th World Archery Para Championships in Dubai, UAE.
1) Shyam Sundar Swami
2) Jyoti Balan
3) Vivek Chikara
4) Rakesh Kumar
5) Pooja Jatyan
Answer- 5) Pooja Jatyan
Explanation:
Indian Para Archer, Pooja Jatyan (World Rank 21) won the silver medal in Recurve Women
Open at the Dubai 2022 World Archery Para Championships (13th edition of the World
Archery Para Championships), held at Dubai Club for People of Determination, Dubai, United Arab
Emirates(UAE) from 19th to 27th February 2022.
i. She became the first Indian to win a silver medal in Individual Category in a Para
Championships.
ii. Indian compound para archers Shyam Sundar Swami (World Rank 20) and Jyoti Baliyan (World
Rank 28) have won silver in the compound mixed team event at the 13th World Archery Para
Championships.
6. In March 2022, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s IPL Governing Council
announced ________ as an official partner for the Tata IPL 2022.
1) RuPay
2) PhonePe
3) Upstox
4) Vivo
5) CRED
Answer- 1) RuPay
Explanation:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council
announced National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)‘s flagship product RuPay as an official
partner for the Tata IPL 2022. This will be a multi-year partnership.
i. Tata IPL 2022 will be co-presented by Dream11 and co-powered by Tata and CRED. Swiggy,
Prystin Care, Zepto, Livspace, L’Oreal and Spinny have been signed-on as associate sponsors.
Tata IPL 2022
i. The 15th edition of Tata IPL 2022 will start on 26th March 2022.
ii. A total of 70 league matches will be played across four international venues in Mumbai and
Pune. The venue for the playoff matches will be decided later.
7. Which of the following countries' athletes was recently (in March’22) banned from the
Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)?
1) Russia
2) Belarus
3) Ukraine
4) Both 1 & 2
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5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned the athlete’s entries from the Russian
Paralympic Committee (RPC) and National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Belarus (83 athletes
from Russia and Belarus which hosted troops for Moscow’s attack) for the Beijing 2022 Winter
Paralympics due to the war in Ukraine.
i. Previously IPC has stated that the athletes from both countries would be allowed to compete as
neutrals in the games.
ii. The IPC joins a range of sporting bodies like FIFA, Union of European Football Associations etc,
that have banned the participation of Russians and Belarusians, which includes football, track,
basketball, hockey, and others.
8. Which team won the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup for the 1st time?
1) A.S Pirae Football Club (Tahiti)
2) Chelsea Football Club (UK)
3) Palmeiras Football Club (Brazil)
4) Al Jazira Football Club (UAE)
5) Monterrey Football club (Mexico)
Answer- 2) Chelsea Football Club (UK)
Explanation:
Chelsea Football Club (Chelsea FC)-UK won the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup for the 1st time
defeating Brazilian club Palmeiras in the finals and the tournament hosted by United Arab
Emirates (UAE).
i. The 18th edition of the Club World Cup took place at 2 venues in Abu Dhabi, UAE and was held
from 3rd to 12th February 2022. The event was presented by Alibaba Cloud.
9. Who recently (in March’22) became the 23rd Woman Grandmaster (WGM) of India?
1) Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi
2) Priyanka Nutakki
3) Vantika Agrawal
4) Sakshi Chitlange
5) Divya Deshmukh
Answer- 2) Priyanka Nutakki
Explanation:
Priyanka Nutakki secured her final WGM-norm at the MPL 47th National Women Chess
Championship 2022, held in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
She scored 7.0/9, performed at 2348 to become the 23rd Woman Grandmaster (WGM) of India
and got placed third in the tournament.
Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title: WGM is an International Chess Federation (FIDE) title and
will be provided to women players. It is above Women International Masters (WIM), and Woman
FIDE Master (WFM).
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10. ___________ country won the 2022 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World
Cup and also topped the medal tally with a total of 7 medals, while Norway finished second
with _______ medals.
1) India; 5 medals
2) France; 6 medals
3) England; 3 medals
4) India; 6 medals
5) France; 4 medals
Answer- 4) India; 6 medals
Explanation:
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World cup 2022 ‘Rifle and pistol’ took place
at Cairo, Egypt, from 26 february 2022 till 8 March 2022. Indian shooters have topped the
medals tally with a total of 7 medals.
India Led the medal tally with 7 medals including 4 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze. Norway Secured the
Second position with 6 medals and France secured the third with 3 medals.
11. Name the Indian Cricket who recently announced his retirement from Indian domestic
(1st class & all formats) cricket.
1) Shanthakumaran Nair Sreesanth
2) Dinesh Karthik
3) Shikhar Dhawan
4) Suresh Raina
5) Harbhajan Singh
Answer- 1) Shanthakumaran Nair Sreesanth
Explanation:
Indian fast bowler, Shanthakumaran Nair Sreesanth has retired from Indian domestic (first
class and all formats) cricket.
i. Being born in Kerala, Sreesanth has represented India in 27 – International (Intl) Tests, 53 – One
Day Internationals (ODI) and 10 – Twenty20 Internationals (T20I) and secured a total of 169 Intl
wickets.
ii. Sreesanth was also on the winning sides of 2007 T20I World Cup and 2011 International
Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup. i.Sreesanth is the first fast bowler from Kerala to take a
Hat-Trick in Ranji Trophy games 2004-05.
12. Who recently set a world record of 6.19m at the Belgrade Indoor Meeting 2022 in
Belgrade, Serbia?
1) Armand Duplantis
2) Yelena Isinbayeva
3) Sam Kendricks
4) Renaud Lavillenie
5) Thiago Braz
Answer- 1) Armand Duplantis
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Explanation:
Armand Gustav “Mondo” Duplantis, the American-Swedish pole vaulter ‘representing Sweden’
breaks his own pole vault World record by clearing 6.19-meters (m) at the Belgrade Indoor
Meeting 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia.
i. Previously at the Muller Indoor Grand Prix 2020, Glasgow, Duplantis set the World record of
6.18m.
13. Who recently (in March ’22) won the 1st Grandiscacchi Cattolica International Open
held at Cattolica, Italy?
1) Praveen M Thipsay
2) Saptarshi Roy Chowdhury
3) R Praggnanandhaa
4) Bharath Subramaniyam
5) S L Narayanan
Answer- 5) S L Narayanan
Explanation:
Indian Grandmaster (GM) S L Narayanan from Kerala, won the 1st Grandiscacchi Cattolica
International Open (Cattolica Open), a 9-round Swiss tournament that took place from 1st to 8th
March 2022 in Cattolica, Italy. Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa, from Tamil Nadu, finished as runner
up of the tournament.
i. The 1st Grandiscacchi Cattolica International Open Tournament is part of the Italian Spring
Chess Tour 2022.
14. __________ from India won the silver medal in the men’s singles at the 69th edition of
German Open 2022 held at Mülheim, Germany in March 2022, while Kunlavut Vitidsarn
from ______ won gold in the tournament.
1) Srikanth Kidambi; Thailand
2) Lakshya Sen; Bulgaria
3) Sai Praneeth; China
4) Lakshya Sen; Thailand
5) Sai Praneeth; Bulgaria
Answer- 4) Lakshya Sen; Thailand
Explanation:
Indian Shuttler Lakshya Sen grabbed silver after losing to Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in
the men’s singles final at the Yonex Gainward German Open 2022 which was held at the
Westenergie Sporthalle in Mülheim, Germany, on March 8-13, 2022. This year marks the 69th
edition of the tournament.
i. German Open is an annual badminton tournament classified as BWF (Badminton World
Federation) World Tour Super 300 event.
ii. The tournament was organized by the German Badminton Association with sanction from the
Badminton World Federation.
Category Winner Runner
Men’s singles Kunlavut Vitidsarn (Thailand) Lakshya Sen (India)
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Women’s singles He Bingjiao (China) Chen Yufei (China)
15. In which place India will host the 44th World Chess Olympiad 2022 that was organized
by FIDE?
1) New Delhi, Delhi
5) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
India is set to host the 44th World Chess Olympiad(44th Chess Olympiad) 2022 in Chennai,
Tamil Nadu. The event will be organised by the International Chess Federation (FIDE -Fédération
Internationale des Échecs) at the convention centre at the Four Points by Sheraton,
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.
i. FIDE has approved the bid to host the 44th Chess Olympiad and FIDE Congress 2022 in India.
ii. The 44th World Chess Olympiad 2022 which was previously scheduled to be held in Moscow,
Russia from July 26 to August 8, 2022.
16. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the Sri Lankan cricket team
that toured India in 2022 for 3 T20I and 2 Test series including 1 pink ball test match?
1) Shreyas Iyer became the first Indian to score two fifties in a pink-ball Test.
2) Rohit Sharma became the 1st India captain to whitewash opposition in debut test series.
3) Jasprit Bumrah (442 – wickets) became the 4th highest wicket-taker in Test cricket by
surpassing Dale Steyn (439) in the Bengaluru Test.
4) Rishabh Pant broke Kapil Dev’s record of the fastest Test fifty by an Indian player.
5) India equalled the Afghanistan and Romania world record of 12 consecutive T20I wins in a
row.
Answer- 3) Jasprit Bumrah (442 – wickets) became the 4th highest wicket-taker in Test
cricket by surpassing Dale Steyn (439) in the Bengaluru Test.
Explanation:
Ravichandran Ashwin (442 – wickets) became the 8th highest wicket-taker in Test cricket by
surpassing Dale Steyn (439) in the Bengaluru Test.
• Shreyas Iyer became the first Indian to score two fifties in a pink-ball Test.
• Rohit Sharma became the 1st India captain to whitewash opposition in debut test series.
• Rishabh Pant broke Kapil Dev’s record of the fastest Test fifty by an Indian player.
• India equalled the Afghanistan and Romania world record of 12 consecutive T20I wins in
a row.
17. Which Indian company recently (in March’22) announced its multi-year strategic
collaboration as the official broadcast connectivity provider for Formula 1 (F1) racing?
1) Tata Communications
2) Doordarshan
3) NDTV
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4) Reliance Communications
5) Sony Pictures Networks
Answer- 1) Tata Communications
Explanation:
Tata Communications has announced its multi-year strategic collaboration as the official
broadcast connectivity provider for Formula 1 (F1) racing. Tata Communications will provide
global end-to-end network services of videos to the viewers of F1 sporting events.
i. The company will transfer over 100 video feeds and over 250 audio channels and will be
transmitted between the Grand Prix venue and F1’s Media and Technology Centre in the United
Kingdom (UK) every race weekend in under 200 milliseconds.
About Formula 1 And Tata Communications:
President & CEO of Formula 1 – Stefano Domenicali
Tata Communications MD and CEO – Amur S Lakshminarayanan
18. Which golfer was recently (in March’22) inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame 2022
in the United States?
1) Justin Thomas
2) Tiger Woods
3) Keegan Bradley
4) Lee Trevino
5) Jordan Spieth
Answer- 2) Tiger Woods
Explanation:
American born golfer, Eldrick Tont “Tiger” Woods has been inducted into World Golf Hall of
Fame 2022 which is located in the United States. He has won 82 all-time Professional Golfers’
Association (PGA) TOUR.
i. Susie Maxwell Berning, Tim Finchem, the late Marion Hollins and Tiger Woods were the
inductees of World Golf Hall of Fame 2022.
19. Who recently (in March’22) won the 19th Asian 100 UP Billiards Championship 2022
for the 8th time?
1) Dhruv Sitwala
2) Sourav Kothari
3) Geet Sethi
4) Pankaj Advani
5) Aditya Mehta
Answer- 4) Pankaj Advani
Explanation:
The Arjuna & Padma awardee cueist, Pankaj Advani won his eighth title at the 19th Asian 100
UP Billiards Championship 2022 in Doha, Qatar by defeating compatriot India’s Dhruv Sitwala
by six frames.
This is the 40th international title and 8th Asian crown won by Pankaj Advani.
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About Pankaj Advani:

i. Pankaj Arjan Advani is an Indian billiards and former professional snooker player and he has
won 16 billiards world titles and the World Team Billiards Championship once.
ii. Awards by Pankaj Advani: Arjuna Award for Billiards and Snooker, Padma Bhushan Padma Shri,
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award.
20. Who recently (in March’22) won the Formula one (F1) season-opening Bahrain Grand
Prix 2022?
1) Charles Leclerc (Monaco)
2) Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain)
3) George Russell (Britain)
4) Carlos Sainz (Spain)
5) Max Verstappen (Belgian-Dutch)
Answer- 1) Charles Leclerc (Monaco)
Explanation:
Ferrari’s driver Charles Leclerc (Monaco) won the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix 2022 of
Formula one (F1) held at Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain. Carlos Sainz (Spain)
driving Ferrari finished second by one-two.
• The F1 championships are organised by Federation Internationale de l’Automobile
(FIA).
About Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA):
President – Mohammed bin Sulayem
Headquarters – Paris, France
21. Name the tennis player who recently (in March’22) won the Men’s singles in ATP Indian
Wells Masters in California, USA by defeating Rafael Nadal.
1) Sebastian Korda
2) Jack Sock
3) Taylor Harry Fritz
4) John Isner
5) Andy Roddick
Answer- 3) Taylor Harry Fritz
Explanation:
Taylor Harry Fritz, an American professional tennis player, beat Rafael Nadal to win the ATP
Indian Wells Masters, snapping the 21-time Grand Slam champion’s streak of 20 consecutive
triumphs. He is now ranked 8th in Singles for Men by the Association of Tennis Professionals
(ATP).
i. Indian Wells Masters, also known as the Indian Wells Open and BNP Paribas Open held in
California,United States from March, 7 2022 to March 20, 2022.
Winners List:
• Men’s singles – Taylor Fritz, United States
• Women’s singles – Iga Swiatek , Poland.
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22. In March 2022, _____________ created a new “world triple jump record” by clearing 15.74
metres and also won a gold medal at the World Indoor Championships 2022 in Belgrade,
Serbia for the 3rd consecutive time.
1) Christian Taylor (US)
2) Yulimar Rojas (Venezuela)
3) Patrícia Mamona (Portuguese)
4) Jonathan Edwards (UK)
5) Caterine Ibargüen (Colombia)
Answer- 2) Yulimar Rojas (Venezuela)
Explanation:
Venezuelan athlete, Yulimar Rojas nicknamed “la reina del triple salto – queen of the triple
jump” created a World Record (WR) by clearing 15.74 metres (m) to win gold at the World
Indoor Championships 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia.
i. Yulimar Rojas is the first female Olympic gold medalist from Venezuela.
ii. Rojas won third straight world indoor triple jump gold, adding to successes in Portland,
United States of America in 2016 and Birmingham, United Kingdom in 2018.
23. In the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup for Shotgun held in
March ’22 in Nicosia, Cyprus, India secured the _______ rank with ______ silver medal in the
overall medal standing.
1) 9th rank; 1
2) 5th rank; 3
3) 3rd rank; 1
4) 4th rank; 3
5) 6th rank; 2
Answer- 1) 9th rank; 1
Explanation:
Indian trio, Prithviraj Tondaiman, Zoravar Singh Sandhu and Vivaan Kapoor wins Silver medal in
Men’s Trap Team event in International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup (8 March
2022 -19 March 2022), for Shotgun in Nicosia, Cyprus. India secured 9th rank with 1 Silver
medal in the overall medal standings.
Overall Medal Standings:
Rank Country Medal Tally
1st Italy 6 (3-Gold, 2-Silver, 1-Bronze)
2nd Turkey 2 (2-Gold)
3rd slovakia 4 (1-Gold, 1-Silver, 2-Bronze)
9th India 1 (1-Silver)
24. In March 2022, who became the all-time leading football scorer with 807 goals?
1) Karim Benzema
2) Cristiano Ronaldo
3) Robert Lewandowski
4) Lionel Messi
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5) Harry Kane
Answer- 2) Cristiano Ronaldo
Explanation:
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has become the all-time leading scorer
(professional football) with 807 goals, after scoring 3 goals against Tottenham Hotspur during
the English Premier League 2022.
i. Previously the record was held by Austro-Czech Josef Bican who scored 805 goals from 1931 to
1955.
ii. Cristiano Ronaldo scored 807 goals while playing for Lisbon (5), Manchester United (136), Real
Madrid (450), Juventus (101) and the Portuguese national team (115).
25. Ashleigh Barty, a professional tennis player, recently(in March’22) announced her
retirement from tennis. She belongs to which country?
1) Germany
2) Belgium
3) Russia
4) US
5) Australia
Explanation:
Australian professional Tennis player and Cricketer Ashleigh Barty, announced her retirement
from tennis at the age of 25.
i. Ash Barty was the one who won singles major championships on three different surfaces — on
clay at the 2019 French Open, on grass at Wimbledon 2021and on the hard courts of Melbourne
Park in 2022.
ii. Barty was the only other woman who has walked away from the sport while atop the Women’s
Tennis Association (WTA) rankings: Justine Henin was No. 1 when she retired in May 2008. Barty
has won 3 grand slams.
26. Pramod Bhagat has won _____ silver & 1 Bronze medal in the Level 1 Iberdrola Spanish
Para-Badminton International 2022 held in Cartagena, Spain.
1) 5
2) 1
3) 2
4) 4
5) 3
Answer- 3) 2
Explanation:
Indian Paralympian Pramod Bhagat (World’s No 1 in SL3 category) has won 2 silvers in Men’s
Singles SL3 and Men’s Doubles SL3-SL4 with Manoj Sarkar and 1 bronze in Mixed Doubles SL3-
SU5 with Palak Kohli at the Level 1 Iberdrola Spanish Para-Badminton International 2022 held in
Cartagena, Spain from 9th to 13th March 2022.
i. Indian Para shuttlers have won a total of 21 medals (6 Gold, 7 Silver, & 8 Bronze) at the Level 1
Iberdrola Spanish Para-Badminton International 2022 and the Indian team has won a total of 34
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medals (11 Gold, 7 Silver, & 16 Bronze) at the Level 2 Spanish Para-Badminton International
2022, held from 1st to 6th March 2022 in Vitoria, Spain.
27. In March 2022, which company became the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup Qatar
2022 that will take place from November to December 2022?
1) Reliance Jio
2) Paytm
3) Vedantu
4) BYJU'S
5) Unacademy
Answer- 4) BYJU'S
Explanation:
Byju’s India’s leading education technology provider headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, has
become the official sponsor of (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) FIFA World
Cup Qatar 2022.
i. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will take place from 21 November to 18 December 2022 in
Qatar.
ii. With this,BYJU’S became the first EdTech brand to sponsor the prestigious FIFA event globally
& became the 1st Indian firm to sponsor FIFA.
28. Name the badminton player who recently (in March’22) won the gold medal in the
women’s singles at the YONEX Swiss Open 2022 badminton tournament held in Basel,
Switzerland.
1) P V Sindhu (India)
2) Ratchanok Intanon (Thailand)
3) Saina Nehwal (India)
4) Carolina Marin (Spain)
5) Busanan Ongbamrungphan (Thailand)
Answer- 1) P V Sindhu (India)
Explanation:
Pusarla Venkata Sindhu, 2016 Rio Olympic Silver medalist, secured Gold medal in women’s
singles YONEX Swiss Open 2022 (Swiss Open Super 300) badminton tournament at Basel,
Switzerland, which was held from 22 March 2022 – 27 March 2022. Sindhu defeated Thailand’s
Busanan Ongbamrungphan.
Indian’s At YONEX Swiss Open – 2022:
A total of 11 singles players and 13 doubles teams represented India at the Swiss Open 2022.
Category Winner (Gold) Medal Runner (Silver) Medal
Men’s Singles Jonatan CHRISTIE Prannoy Haseena Sunil Kumar (India)
(Indonesia)
Women’s P V Sindhu (India) Busanan Ongbamrungphan
Singles (Thailand)
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29. India recently (in March’22) won ________ medal at the World Table Tennis (WTT)
Contender 2022 championship held in Doha, Qatar.
1) 1
2) 5
3) 4
4) 2
5) 3
Answer- 4) 2
Explanation:
India has won 2 medals(1 Bronze and 1 Silver) at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender 2022
championship, held at the Lusail Sports Arena in Doha, Qatar from 18th March to 24th March
2022.
India’s Mixed Doubles pair, Manika Batra and Gnanasekaran Sathiyan have won the Silver medal
at the WTT Contender Doha 2022 under the Mixed doubles category and Achanta Sharath Kamal
(world Rank 41) won the Bronze medal in Men’s Singles Event at the Tournament.
30. Who recently (in March’22) became the World’s Youngest & Fastest Female Swimmer to
Swim Across the Palk Strait for 13 hours and 10 minutes?
1) Shikha Tandon
2) Jiya Rai
3) Shivani Kataria
4) Maana Patel
5) Bhula Chowdhary
Answer- 2) Jiya Rai
Explanation:
Mumbai based Autistic teen Jiya Rai (13 years old), daughter of an Indian Navy officer, became
the world’s youngest and fastest female swimmer to swim across the Palk Strait.
i. She swam across the Palk Strait (29 kilometres) connecting Sri Lanka and India, in 13 hours and
10 minutes & she started her swimming on 20th March 2020 at Talaimannar, Sri Lanka and
finished at Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu(India).
ii. She is a recipient of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, the highest honour given to
Indian Citizens below 18 years of age.
Note: The record was previously held by Bhula Chowdhary who swam in 13 hours 52 minutes in
2004.
31. In March 2022, India secured 8th position with 14 medals in The 13th Fazza
International Para Athletics Championships of World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2022.
Which city hosted the “World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2022” in March 2022?
1) Tokyo, Japan
2) Dubai, UAE
3) Doha, Qatar
4) London, UK
5) Paris, France
Answer- 2) Dubai, UAE
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Explanation:
The 13th Fazza International Para Athletics Championships of World Para Athletics Grand Prix
2022 held at Dubai, UAE from 21 March to 24 March 2022, in which India secured 8th position
with 14 medals.
i. India secured 5 Gold, 6 Silver and 3 Bronze medals.
Overall Medal Standings:
• Position 1 – Colombia 25 medals (12 gold)
• Position 2 – Algeria 16 medals (11 gold)
32. Which country won the 3rd edition of South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) under 18
Women’s Championship 2022 held at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand in March 2022?
1) Pakistan
2) Sri Lanka
3) India
4) Bangladesh
5) Nepal
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
India wins 3rd edition of South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under – 18 (U-18) Women’s
Championship 2022 by defeating Bangladesh women’s football U-18 team, which took place in
JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
About South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-18 Championship 2022:
i. The three-nation tournament consists of India, Bangladesh and Nepal.
ii. India wins the tournament in 2022 for the first time.
iii. Lynda kom Serato representing India, was adjudged the Most Valuable Player of the
tournament and the highest goal scorer, scoring 5 goals.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS

1. Who authored the book, "Udaan Ek Majdoor Bachhe Ki," the life journey of Captain AD
Manek?
1) Divya Dutta
2) Dhirendra K. Jha
3) Akash Kansal
4) Mithilesh Tiwari
5) Debashish Mukerji
Answer- 4) Mithilesh Tiwari
Explanation:
A new book titled “Udaan Ek Majdoor Bachhe Ki” about Captain AD Manek was authored by
Mithilesh Tiwari and was released by the famous Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota in Mumbai,
Maharashtra.
i. It highlights the life journey, struggle and success story of Captain AD Manek.
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ii. Capt AD Manek is the founder of “The Skyline Aviation Club”. It was established in 1987 and
currently, he is presiding as Managing Trustee and Chief Advisor of The Skyline Aviation Club in
Mumbai.
iii. Some most successful students trained under him are- Captain Aruna Dukhande(India’s first
woman helicopter pilot), Maitri Patel (India’s youngest commercial pilot) and Richa Waikar
(India’s first youngest glider pilot).
2. Who authored the book, “The Millennial Yogi: A modern-day parable about reclaiming
one’s life”?
1) Upendra Dwivedi
2) Deepam Chatterjee
3) Yogendra Dimri
4) Raj Shukla
5) Ajai Singh
Answer- 2) Deepam Chatterjee
Explanation:
Former Indian Army Captain, Deepam Chatterjee, has authored a new book titled “The
Millennial Yogi: A modern-day parable about reclaiming one’s life”.
i. This is a book that mixes mysticism and music that takes readers on a journey of awakening.
ii. The book talks about Jayshankar Prasad, or Jay, who has a shady-yet-mercurial rise in his
journey as an entrepreneur and Vini, a mystic monk.
3. Which state’s Chief Minister autobiography is named "Ungalil Oruvan-1"– One Among
You, was released by Rahul Gandhi, MP of the Indian National Congress (INC)?
1) Karnataka
2) Telangana
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Kerala
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Rahul Gandhi, Member of Parliament (MP) of Indian National Congress(INC) released the book
titled “Ungalil Oruvan -1” – One Among You, the first volume of the autobiography of MK Stalin,
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and leader of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), at the event held
in Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
i. The book is published by Poompuhar Pathippagam.
ii. The book pertains to the first 23 years of Stalin’s life (till he was arrested under the
Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) in 1976).
4. Who authored the book, “The Great Tech Game: Shaping Geopolitics and the Destinies of
Nations”?
1) Arundhati Roy
2) Kiran Desai
3) Anirudh Suri
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4) Vikram Seth
5) Amitav Ghosh
Answer- 3) Anirudh Suri
Explanation:
Anirudh Suri, founding partner and Managing Director (MD) of India Internet Fund, has
authored a new book titled “The Great Tech Game: Shaping Geopolitics and the Destinies of
Nations”.
i. The book offers the framework which outlines the major factors which will determine the ability
of a nation to succeed in this technology dominant era.
ii. The book is published by HarperCollins India.
5. Which ministry released Booklet ‘WISE-KIRAN: At a Glance’ on “75 Success Stories” from
Women Scientists Scheme-C (WOS-C) programme?
3) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer- 4) Ministry of Science & Technology
Explanation:
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State
(Independent Charge) Science & Technology, released the book featuring the success stories of
75 women scientists in the Intellectual Property Rights (Women Scientist Scheme-C (WOS-C)
programme).
i. The book was released at the event on “Women Empowerment through Science and
Technology” organised by the Department Of Science & Technology (DST), under the Ministry of
Science and Technology.
ii. The 3 new Programmes under WISE-KIRAN Scheme are, Industrial Research Fellowship for
Women, Senior Women Scientists Fellowship programme and Overseas Fellowship for Women
6. The book, “On Board: Test. Trial. Triumph. My years in BCCI “ is an autobiography of
_____________.
1) Anurag Thakur
2) Ratnakar Shetty
3) Sharad Pawar
4) Sourav Ganguly
5) Rajeev Shukla
Answer- 2) Ratnakar Shetty
Explanation:
Ratnakar Shetty, a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) veteran and one of India’s long
served cricket administrators has released a book titled “On Board: Test. Trial. Triumph. My years
in the BCCI “.
i. The book is an autobiography, narrating his experience as an administrator in the Board of
Control for Cricket in India.
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ii. The book was released by Sharad Pawar, former President of BCCI and International Cricket
Council(ICC) alongside former Indian Cricket Team Captain Dilip Vengsarkar.
7. The English translation of the biography of pop icon Usha Uthup titled “The Queen of
Indian Pop: The Authorised Biography of Usha Uthup” was released.
Who originally authored the book in Hindi?
1) Arundhati Roy
2) Vikas Kumar Jha
3) Kiran Desai
4) Jhumpa Lahiri
5) Srishti Jha
Answer- 2) Vikas Kumar Jha
Explanation:
The English translation of the biography of pop icon Usha Uthup titled “The Queen of Indian Pop:
The Authorized Biography of Usha Uthup” was released. The book was originally written in Hindi
titled “Ullas Ki Naav” by author Vikas Kumar Jha.
i. “The Queen of Indian Pop: The Authorized Biography of Usha Uthup” is the English translation
of the book, translated by the writer’s daughter Srishti Jha.
ii. The book was published by Penguin eBury Press of Penguin Random House India (PRHI).
8. Who authored the biography, “Soli Sorabjee: Life and Times”, which will be released in
April 2022?
1) P. N. Bhagwati
2) Chintan Chandrachud
3) Pallavi Shroff
4) A. M. Khanwilkar
5) Abhinav Chandrachud
Answer- 5) Abhinav Chandrachud
Explanation:
On March 9 2022, In the Occasion of the 92nd birth anniversary of Soli Sorabjee, the Penguin
Random House India (PRHI) has announced that a biography, titled “Soli Sorabjee: Life and
Times” authored by advocate and legal scholar Abhinav Chandrachud will be released in April
2022.
About Soli Sorabjee:
He was the former Attorney General (AG) of India and served two times for the years 1989-90 and
then from 1998- 2004.
9. Which state’s CM 12 books were recently (in March’22) published during the 45th
International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF), West Bengal?
1) Assam
2) West Bengal
3) Punjab
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
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Answer- 2) West Bengal

Explanation:
Twelve books penned by Mamata Banerjee, CM of West Bengal, have been published during the
45th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF) at the Central Park Mela ground, Bidhannagar, at Salt
Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal.
i. The 45th IKBF was inaugurated by CM Mamata Banerjee on 28th February 2022, and the fair
will run till 13th March 2022.
10. Who authored the book, “The Blue Book: A Writer’s Journal”?
1) Ravinder Singh
2) Anita Desai
3) Amitava Kumar
4) Ruskin Bond
5) Vikram Seth
Answer- 3) Amitava Kumar
Explanation:
Indian poet and writer Amitava Kumar authored a new book titled “The Blue Book: A Writer’s
Journal”, a memory book with hybrid literary and artistic parentage.
i. This painted diary is a collage of the personal and the political, of terrifying news, the fleeting
seasons, everyday pleasures, precious conversations, families and friendships and the solace of
art.
11. Which ministry recently (in March’22) launched an e-Book of National Career Service
(NCS) Project?
3) Ministry of MSME
5) Ministry of Education
Explanation:
Dr Shashank Goel, Additional Secretary/Director General of Employment, Ministry of Labour and
Employment (MoLE) launched an e-Book touching upon the journey of National Career Service
(NCS) at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The e-book was launched during the Iconic Week celebration held from 7th to 13th March 2022
as a part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
12. Name the book that was recently (in March’22) released by Bhupender Yadav, Union
Minister for Labour and Employment.
1) Labour Development of India
2) Karmayoddha Granth
3) Gandhitopi Governor
4) Role of Labour in India’s Development
5) India's Women Unsung Heroes
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Answer- 4) Role of Labour in India’s Development

Explanation:
Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Labour and Employment, released a book titled “Role of
Labour in India’s Development” in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The book is published by the V V Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI), an autonomous body
of the MoLE, as a part of the ‘Iconic Week’ of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
13. Which ministry recently (in March’22) released the book, Pastoral Breeds of India?
4) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Answer- 4) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Explanation:
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala released a book
titled ‘Pastoral Breeds of India’ upon addressing the Saurashtra Maldhari Sammelan, organised
by Sahjeevan (Centre for Pastoralism), at Upleta in Rajkot district of Gujarat.
i. Theme of the Sammelan: “Fostering Pastoralism in Saurashtra- Conservation and its
Sustenance”.
ii. The book was compiled by Sahjeevan andan “APEKSHA (Expectations) PATRA” shared by a
group of Maldharis from Saurashtra & Kutch at the event.
14. Union Minister Giriraj Singh released an e-book on land governance reforms named
"Empowering Citizens- Powering India".
Giriraj Singh is union minister of which ministries?
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Giriraj Singh has released an e-book on
Land Governance Reforms titled “Empowering Citizens-Powering India”.
i. The book highlights information related to Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN),
National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) and Multilingual Land Records – to
break the linguistic barrier in land records.
ii. In an attempt to advertise the digitization of land records, an exclusive multilingual software
for land records will be launched in April 2022 by the Department of Land Resources, Ministry
of Rural Development.
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15. Who authored the biography book, “Rahul Bajaj: An Extraordinary Life”?
1) Sanjeev Sanyal
2) Shobhaa De
3) Shashi Tharoor
4) Ruskin Bond
5) Gita Piramal
Answer- 5) Gita Piramal
Explanation:
The first authorized biography titled “Rahul Bajaj: An Extraordinary Life”,authored by Gita
Piramal and published by India Portfolio, Imprint of Penguin Random House India (PRHI) will be
launched on 21 March 2022.
i. The book is based on the life of the late iconic industrialist Rahul Bajaj.
ii. Rahul Bajaj was the chairman emeritus of the Bajaj Group and a former member of Parliament.
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan.
iii. He is also a former chairman and member of the International Business Council, World
Economic Forum.
16. Sahitya Akademi has published a book-length poem named “Monsoon”- A Poem of Love
& Longing in the event of its 68th Anniversary on March 12, 2022.
Who authored the book “Monsoon”?
1) Abhay Kumar
2) Dinesh Bhatia
3) Pratibha Parkar
4) Rajesh Agrawal
5) Bala Bhaskar
Answer- 1) Abhay Kumar
Explanation:
Sahitya Akademi has published a book-length poem titled “Monsoon”- A Poem of Love &
Longing, written by Indian Poet-Diplomat Abhay Kumar (pen name Abhay K) in the event of its
68th Anniversary on March 12, 2022.
i. Monsoon is a poem of 150 stanzas of 4 lines each (quatrain or ruba’i) written in free verse.
About Sahitya Akademi:
President – Dr. Chandrashekhar Kambar
Head Office – Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, Delhi
17. The book about the life of PM Narendra Modi will be released in April 2022.
1) Modi cultural diplomacy and soft power
2) Narendra Modi: The Man India Needs
3) Modi’s India
4) Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery
5) Price of Modi Year
Answer- 4) Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery
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Explanation:
A new book based on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi titled ‘Modi@20: Dreams Meet
Delivery’, will be released in April 2022.
i. The book is a compilation of chapters authored by eminent intellectuals & domain experts,
edited & compiled by BlueKraft Digital Foundation. The book was published by Rupa Publications.
ii. It highlights the political life of PM Narendra Modi’s past 20 years, ranging from his tenure as
Gujarat Chief Minister (CM) to PM of India.
18. The Book titled, ‘The Crossing’ was shortlisted for the UK’s Yoto Carnegie Medal 2022.
Who authored the book, ‘The Crossing’?
1) Vineet Bajpai
2) Manjeet Mann
3) Ashis Ghatak
4) Katya Balen
5) Ramesh Kandula
Answer- 2) Manjeet Mann
Explanation:
The Indian origin author Manjeet Mann’s book titled ‘The Crossing’ was shortlisted for the
United Kingdom’s (UK) Yoto Carnegie Medal 2022.
i. The Crossing’ is a children’s book, which is a story of a little girl’s friendship with an Eritrean
refugee and the book was published by Penguin UK in 2021.
ii. The book also won the 2022 Costa Children’s Book Award.
About Yoto Carnegie Medal 2022:
The Medal recognises outstanding reading experiences created through writing and illustration in
books for children and young people.
19. Name the Padma Awardee who authored the book, "More than Just Surgery: Life
Lessons Beyond the OT."
1) Tehemton Erach Udwadia
2) Lata Desai
3) Kamlakar Tripathi
4) Himmatrao Bawaskar
5) Balaji Tambe
Answer- 1) Tehemton Erach Udwadia
Explanation:
Padma Awardee Dr Tehemton Erach Udwadia has authored a new book titled “More than Just
Surgery: Life Lessons Beyond the OT”, a personal account of people, incidents, mentors, failures
and absurdities against the backdrop of surgery.
i. The book is published by Penguin eBury Press, imprint of Penguin Random House India (PRHI).
ii. Dr Tehemton Erach Udwadia was the first surgeon in India to introduce laparoscopy in surgery
in 1972 and he is widely known as the ‘Father of laparoscopy in India’.
iii. The government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2006 for Medicine and Padma
Bhushan in 2017 for Medicine.
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20. Who co-authored the autobiography book of Gundappa Viswanath named "Wrist
Assured: An Autobiography"?
1) Sanjay Manjrekar
2) R Giridharan
3) Reeta Gupta
4) R Kaushik
5) Amartya Sen
Answer- 4) R Kaushik
Explanation:
Former Indian cricket captain Gundappa Ranganatha Viswanath (Gundappa Viswanath or G.R.
Vishwanath) has penned his autobiography titled “Wrist Assured: An Autobiography”, co-
authored by senior journalist R Kaushik.
i. The book traces the cricketing journey of Gundappa Vishwanath who played Test Cricket for
India between 1969 and 1986, making 91 appearances and scoring more than 6000 runs.
21. In March 2022, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the coffee table book titled
“The Shield: Covishield”.
Who authored the book, “The Shield: Covishield”?
1) Krishna Saksena
2) Ashis Ray
3) Bibek Debroy
4) Prakash Kumar Singh
5) Dalai Lama
Answer- 4) Prakash Kumar Singh
Explanation:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the coffee table book titled “The Shield: Covishield”
authored by Prakash Kumar Singh, Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs at Serum
Institute of India(SII).
i. The book encapsulates the journey of SII, world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, in producing
COVID-19 vaccine ‘Covishield’.
22. Name the author of the book, “Unfilled Barrels: India’s oil story”.
1) Rajat Sharma
2) Shaili Chopra
3) Richa Mishra
4) Barkha Dutt
5) Rana Ayyub
Answer- 3) Richa Mishra
Explanation:
Indian journalist and reporter (Hindu Business line) Richa Mishra has authored a new book
titled “Unfilled Barrels: India’s oil story”.
i. The book is published by Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd(Bloomsbury).
ii. Through this book, the author aims to recount the story of India’s upstream sector (Oil and Gas)
and highlight the need of producing its own oil and gas.
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23. Who co-authored the book, “The Little Book of Joy ” along with Archbishop Desmond
Tutu?
1) Nadia Murad
2) Dalai Lama
3) Abiy Ahmed
4) Denis Mukwege
5) Maria Ressa
Answer- 2) Dalai Lama
Explanation:
A picture book edition co-authored by Nobel Peace Prize winners Dalai Lama (14th Dalai
Lama(Tenzin Gyatso)) & Archbishop Desmond Tutu, titled “The Little Book of Joy” will be
released in September 2022. It will be published by Random House Children’s Book.
i. In 2016, they also co-authored the book titled “The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing
World”.
24. Which organization/Ministry launched an e-book named‘’Climate Hazards and

Vulnerability Atlas of India- State: Tamil Nadu’’?
1) India Meteorological Department
2) Ministry of Science and Technology
3) Department of Ocean Development
Answer- 1) India Meteorological Department
Explanation:
An e-book titled‘’Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas of India- State: Tamil Nadu’’ launched by
India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences as part of the World
Meteorological Day celebrations (23 March 2022).
The readers can access the book from in website of mausam.imd.gov.in
About India Meteorological Department (IMD):
Headquarters- New Delhi, Delhi
Founded- 1875
Director General of Meteorology (DGM)- Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
25. In March 2022, M. Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India released a book, ‘Spoorthi
Pradatha Sri Somayya’ on late Shri Somepalli Somaiah.
Who authored the book, ‘Spoorthi Pradatha Sri Somayya’?
1) R. Kaushik
2) R. Giridharan
3) K. Syam Prasad
4) Anant Vijay
5) Jeet Thayil
Answer- 3) K. Syam Prasad
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Explanation:
The Vice President (VP), M. Venkaiah Naidu, released a book titled ‘Spoorthi Pradatha Sri
Somayya’ authored by K. Syam Prasad.
i. The book is based on the life story of late Shri Somepalli Somaiah, a social worker from Andhra
Pradesh (AP).
ii. He inspired youth to dedicate their lives to social welfare and he participated in the Satyagraha
of 1948 and against the ban on RSS (Rashtriya Seva Sangh) and was jailed for the same.
26. The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare recently (in March’22) released a
book, “Indian Agriculture towards 2030: Pathways for Enhancing Farmers’ Income,
Nutritional Security and Sustainable Food and Farm Systems’’.
Which of the following organisations launched the book, “Indian Agriculture towards
2030”?
1) NITI Aayog
2) Food and Agriculture Organization
3) NABARD
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), Narendra Singh Tomar
released a book titled ‘’Indian Agriculture towards 2030: Pathways for Enhancing Farmers’
Income, Nutritional Security and Sustainable Food and Farm Systems’’ at the event.
i. It is published by Springer Publications. The event was organized by NITI Aayog (National
Institution for Transforming India) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the
United Nations.
ii. The book was edited by Ramesh Chand, Pramod Joshi and Shyam Khadka.
OBITUARY
1. Legendary Spinner Sonny Ramadhin recently (in Feb’22) passed away. He belongs to
which country?
1) England
2) Pakistan
3) Sri Lanka
4) South Africa
5) West Indies
Answer- 5) West Indies
Explanation:
Legendary West Indies spinner Sonny Ramadhin, who was a part of the West Indies team that
won its first away series in England in 1950, has passed away.
i. He was the first of many Indian origin players to play for the West Indies.
ii. He was one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1951.
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2. Oscar-winning producer, Alan Walbridge Ladd Junior, recently passed away (in March
’22). In 1995 he receive the Oscar award for Best Picture for "_________".
1) Outland
2) Chariots of Fire
3) Braveheart
4) Gone Baby Gone
5) The Right Stuff
Answer- 3) Braveheart
Explanation:
The Oscar winning ‘Braveheart’ producer, Former Executive at Twentieth Century Fox greenlit
‘Star Wars’ and MGM/United Artists, Alan Walbridge Ladd Junior passed away at the age of 84
years.
i. He won the Academy Award (Oscar award) for Best Picture ‘Braveheart’ directed by Mel Gibson
in 1995.
ii. He was one of the founders of the Ladd Company, established in 1979.
3. Former Cricketer Rodney William Marsh recently (in March’22) passed away. Which
country did he represent in International cricket?
1) Sri Lanka
2) New Zealand
3) West Indies
4) England
5) Australia
Explanation:
Former Australia cricketer (wicketkeeper) Rodney William Marsh (Rod Marsh) has passed away
in Adelaide Australia.
i. Rod Marsh played 96 test matches for Australia from 1970 to 1984 and 92 One-Day
Internationals (ODIs) for Australia and later retired from top-flight cricket in February 1984.
ii. He was the 1st Australian wicketkeeper to score a century in test cricket, and finished his
career with 3 centuries.
iii. He was named as one of Wisden’s Cricketer of the Year in 1982.He received an Australian
Sports Medal in 2000 and a Centenary Medal in 2001.
4. The legendary Spinner, Shane Keith Warne recently (in March’22) passed away. Which
country did he represent in international cricket?
1) Sri Lanka
2) West Indies
3) England
4) Australia
5) New Zealand
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Explanation:
Shane Keith Warne, the legendary Australian spinner has passed away at the age of 52. He had
also contributed towards the victory of the ICC World Cup for the Australian Cricket team in the
years – 1995/96 (Wills World Cup) and 1999 (ICC World Cup).
i. To honour Shane Warne the Australian Cricket Board decided to rename the Great Southern
Stand as “Shane Warne stand” in Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
ii. He was the First cricketer to take 700 international test wickets in 2006, later he was overtaken
by Muttiah Muralitharan with 800 wickets.
5. The former Chief of Army Staff General Sunith Francis Rodrigues recently (in March’22)
passed away. He is the _______ Chief of the Army Staff of India from 1990 to 1993.
1) 15th
2) 17th
3) 14th
4) 16th
5) 18th
Answer- 1) 15th
Explanation:
The former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Sunith Francis Rodrigues passed away in Goa on
March 4, 2022. The Military Thinker and a Strategist has held some of the prestigious posts in
Military and Public Offices of India.
i. The 15th Chief of the Army Staff (India) from 1 July 1990 – 30 June 1993 and he is 32nd
Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee from 1 August 1991 – 30 June 1993.
ii. He was honoured with Military Awards like Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), Vishisht Seva
Medal (VSM), 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal and various such awards.
iii. He was the 26th Governor of Punjab and 13th Administrator of Chandigarh holding the offices
from 16 November 2004 – 22 January 2010.
6. Rafiq Tarar passed away recently (in March’22). He is the former president of which of
the following country?
1) Afghanistan
2) Bhutan
3) Nepal
4) Bangladesh
5) Pakistan
Answer- 5) Pakistan
Explanation:
Veteran politician, former Supreme Court judge and President of Pakistan, Rafiq Tarar passed
away at the age of 92 years due to prolonged illness.
i. He served as a Supreme Court judge from 1991 to 1994 & he also served as the Chief Justice of
the Lahore High Court from 1989 to 1991.
ii. Later, he became Pakistan’s President for the period of 1997 to 2001.
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7. Kumudben Joshi recently (in March’22) passed away. She is the former Governor of
which state?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Gujarat
4) Telangana
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Kumudben Manishankar Joshi (Kumudben Joshi), the former Governor of Andhra Pradesh (AP)
and former Union Minister, has passed away at the Changa Dhanori village in Navsari district,
Gujarat.
About Kumudben Joshi:
• Kumudben Joshi served as the Union Deputy Minister of Information and Broadcasting
from 1980 to 1982 and as the Union Deputy Minister of Health and Family Welfare from
1982 to 1984.
• She served as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh from 1985 to 1990, she was the 2nd
female to hold the office after Sharda Mukherjee.
• She has served as a member of the Rajya Sabha (Gujarat), representing the Indian
National Congress (INC) for 3 terms between 1973 and 1988.
8. Astrophysicist Eugene Parker recently (in March’22) passed away. Which organisation
was named after him for a spacecraft called the “Parker Solar Probe” in 2018?
1) Blue Origin
3) JAXA
4) SpaceX
5) NASA
Answer- 5) NASA
Explanation:
American Astrophysicist Eugene Newman Parker (Eugene Parker), who contributed to solar
physics, has passed away at the age of 94 at a retirement community in Chicago, Illinois, United
States of America (USA).
i. Eugene Parker witnessed the launch of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA)’s Parker Solar Probe in 2018, the first NASA mission named after a living person, and
became the first person to witness the launch of a spacecraft named after them.
9. Rupiah Banda recently (in March’22) passed away. He is the former president of which
country for the period of 2008 to 2011?
1) Chile
2) Zambia
3) Honduras
4) Hungary
5) Greek
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Answer- 2) Zambia
Explanation:
Rupiah Bwezani Banda (Rupiah Banda), the former President of the Republic of Zambia
(Zambia) has passed away at the age of 85 at his residence in Lusaka, Zambia.
About Rupiah Banda:
i. Rupiah Banda, a member of the United National Independence Party (UNIP), has served as the
fourth president of Zambia from 2008 to 2011.
ii. He has also served as acting president in mid-2008 during the presidency of Levy Patrick
Mwanawasa (3rd President of Zambia).
iii. He served as the Vice President of Zambia from 2006 to 2008.
10. Shahabuddin Ahmed recently (in March’22) passed away. He is the former president of
which country?
1) Afghanistan
2) Bangladesh
3) Sri Lanka
4) Nepal
5) Bhutan
Answer- 2) Bangladesh
Explanation:
Shahabuddin Ahmed, the former President of Bangladesh has passed away at the age of 92 at
Dhaka,Bangladesh.
i. He was the interim head of state as the consensus nominee of all parties amid a mass upsurge in
1990 to topple ex-military dictator HM Ershad .
ii. Shahabuddin Ahmed also served as the President of Bangladesh from 1996 to 2001, After his
presidential tenure, he resumed his position as the chief justice of Bangladesh.
11. Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga recently (in March’22) passed away. He is the Former Prime
Minister (PM) of which country in the period of 2017- 2019?
1) Hungary
2) Pakistan
3) Zambia
4) Bangladesh
5) Mali
Answer- 5) Mali
Explanation:
Former Prime Minister (PM) of Mali, Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga passed away at the age of 67 in
Bamako, Mali. He served as the PM of Mali for the tenure of 2 years (2017- 2019).
i. He also served as Minister of Defense (2013 -14) under President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita.
ii. Before joining as the PM, He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs (2011-12)under President
Amadou Toumani Touré.
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12. Ramesh Chandra Lahoti recently (in March’22) passed away. He is the Former ___________
of India.
1) Chief of the Air Staff
2) Chief of the Naval Staff
3) Chief of the Army Staff
4) Governor
5) Chief Justice of India
Answer- 5) Chief Justice of India
Explanation:
Former Chief Justice of India (CJI), Ramesh Chandra Lahoti (35th CJI) passed away at the age of
81 years in New Delhi.
i. He was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court in 1988 and later
became a permanent judge in 1989.
ii. He was appointed as the 35th CJI on 1st June 2004 & retired on 1st November, 2005.
iii. He was a former independent director on the Board of directors of the Press Trust of India.
13. American computer scientist Steve Wilhite recently (in March’22) passed away. Which
of the following was invented by Steve Wilhite in 1987?
1) First Computer Network
2) A-0 System
3) Graphics Interchange Format
4) FORTRAN
5) First Computer Mouse
Answer- 3) Graphics Interchange Format
Explanation:
American computer scientist Steve Wilhite, who invented the Graphics Interchange Format (GIF)
in 1987 has passed away due to COVID-19 complications in Milford, Ohio, United States of
America (USA).
i. Steve Wilhite was the Engineering Lead of the team at CompuServe, an American online service
provider, which developed GIF.
ii. He was one of the chief architects of AOL, formerly called America Online, one of the largest
Internet-access companies.
14. Bhim Bahadur Gurung recently (in March’22) passed away. He is the former CM of
which state?
1) Tripura
2) Meghalaya
3) Nagaland
4) Mizoram
5) Sikkim
Answer- 5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Bhim Bahadur Gurung (B.B. Gurung), Former and 3rd Chief Minister (CM) of Sikkim has passed
away at his residence in Lumsui in Gangtok, Sikkim.
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i. B.B. Gurung served as a teacher and a staff reporter in a Calcutta(Kolkata)-based newspaper the
Amrita Bazar Patrika and he also edited the first news-based Nepali Journal of Sikkim, called
Kanchenjunga.
ii. He served as the 3rd CM of Sikkim from 11 May to 24 May 1984, the shortest term in the
history of Sikkim.
IMPORTANT DAYS
1. The 9th edition of World Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Day was observed
across the globe on ______.
1) 27th February, 2022
Answer- 1) 27th February, 2022
Explanation:
World Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Day is annually observed across the globe on 27th
February. World NGO Day is dedicated to recognise, celebrate, and honour all non-governmental
and nonprofit organizations that contribute to society.
i. 27th February 2022 marks the observance of the 9th edition of World NGO Day.
ii. The universal concept of World NGO Day is to ‘Celebrate, Commemorate and Collaborate’ the
NGOs across the globe.
iii. The first World NGO Day was observed on 27th February 2014 by the United Nations(UN),
European Union(EU), Nordic Council leaders and international organizations.
2. What is the theme of the 3rd National Protein Day that was observed across India on
27th February, 2022?
1) Right to Food
2) Right to Protein
3) Food Futurism
4) Powering with Plant Protein
5) Macronutrient
Answer- 3) Food Futurism
Explanation:
National Protein Day is annually observed across India on 27th February to create public
awareness and educate India about the health benefits of protein.
i. The 27th February 2022 marks the observance of the 3rd National Protein Day in India.
ii. The theme of National Protein Day 2022 is “Food Futurism”.
iii. The first-ever National Protein Day was observed on 27th February 2020.
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3. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the National Science Day (NSD)?
1) The NSD is annually observed across India on 28th February to commemorate the discovery of
the “Raman Effect” in 1928 by Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman.
2) The theme of NSD 2022 is “Integrated Approach in S&T for a Sustainable Future”.
3) The National Science Week is celebrated from 22nd to 28th February 2022.
4) During NSD, the Government of India has organized a week-long science exhibition titled
‘Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate’ from February 22 to 28, 2022.
5) All the above
Answer- 5) All the above
Explanation:
The NSD is annually observed across India on 28th February to commemorate the discovery of
the “Raman Effect” in 1928 by Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman and he won the Nobel Prize
in Physics (1930) for his work on the scattering of light and the discovery of the effect named
after him, ‘The Raman effect’.
i. The theme of NSD 2022 is “Integrated Approach in S&T for a Sustainable Future”.
ii. The National Science Week is celebrated from 22nd to 28th February 2022.
iii. During NSD, the Government of India has organized a week-long science exhibition titled
‘Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate’ from February 22 to 28, 2022.
iv. The National Awards for Science Popularization, AWSAR Award and SERB Women Excellence
Award are annually presented on the occasion of the National Science Day.
4. The 15th edition of Rare Disease Day 2022 was observed across the globe on _______ with
the theme of Share Your Colours.
1) 26th February
2) 28th February
3) 24th February
4) 27th February
5) 25th February
Answer- 2) 28th February
Explanation:
Rare Disease Day is annually observed across the globe on the last day of February (either 28th
February or 29th February in case of leap year) to create awareness about rare diseases and
ensure access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases.
i. 28th February 2022 marks the observance of the 15th edition of Rare Disease Day.
ii. The theme of Rare Disease Day 2022 is “Share Your Colours!”.
5. What is the theme of Zero Discrimination Day 2022 that was observed across the globe
by the UN on 1st March?
1) Make Some Noise for Zero Discrimination
2) End Inequalities
3) Zero Discrimination against Women and Girls
4) Remove laws that harm, create laws that empower
5) Act to change laws that Discriminate
Answer- 4) Remove laws that harm, create laws that empower
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Explanation:
Zero Discrimination Day is annually observed across the globe on 1st March to celebrate the
right of everyone to live a full and productive life and to live with dignity and free from
discrimination. The day is annually celebrated by the United Nations (UN) and other international
organizations.
i. The symbol of Zero Discrimination Day is a “Butterfly”, which is widely recognized as a sign of
transformation.
ii. The theme of Zero Discrimination Day 2022 is “Remove laws that harm, create laws that
empower”.
iii. The first Zero Discrimination Day was observed across the globe on 1st March 2014.
6. The World Civil Defence Day 2022 was observed across the globe on ___________.
1) 1st March
2) 2nd March
3) 26th February
4) 27th February
5) 28th February
Answer- 1) 1st March
Explanation:
World Civil Defence Day is annually observed across the globe on 1st March to honour the
significance of Civil Defence and the personnel who have sacrificed their lives for it.
i. The theme of World Civil Defence Day 2022 is “Civil defence and management of displaced
populations in face of disasters and crises; the role of volunteers and the fight against pandemics”.
ii. Civil Defence Day was officially inaugurated by the International Civil Defence Organization in
2012
iii. The Constitution of the ICDO was adopted on 17 October 1966, and came into force on 1st
March 1972.
7. The 46th Civil Accounts Day was celebrated across India by the Indian Civil Accounts
Service (ICAS) on __________.
1) 3rd March 2022
2) 1st March 2022
3) 27th February 2022
4) 2nd March 2022
Answer- 4) 2nd March 2022
Explanation:
The Civil Accounts Day is annually celebrated across India by the Indian Civil Accounts Service
(ICAS), one of the Civil Services of India under the Department of Expenditure.
i. Along with ICAS, the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), under the Department of
Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, the Government of India celebrated the 46th Civil Accounts
Day on 2nd March 2022.
ii. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Chief Guest) addressed the 46th Civil Accounts
Day celebration held at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi, Delhi.
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iii. On the occasion of the 46th Civil Accounts Day, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
launched a major e-governance initiative ‘the Electronic Bill (e-Bill) processing system’ as part of
the ‘Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and Digital India eco-system’ which was developed by the
Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Division in the office of the CGA.
8. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights celebrates its _____ Foundation
Day at Red Fort, Delhi on __________.
1) 19th; 2nd March, 2022
2) 15th; 1st March, 2022
3) 17th; 2nd March, 2022
4) 15; 28th February, 2022
5) 17th; 1st March, 2022
Answer- 5) 17th; 1st March, 2022
Explanation:
On March 1, 2022, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) celebrated its
17th Foundation Day at 15th August Ground at Red Fort, New Delhi (Delhi). The chief guest of the
event was Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani, Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD).
i. She launched the new motto of NCPCR ‘yäÇı{ñ|–äp |ä–p:’ which encourage protecting the future i.e.
our children, for in their welfare lies the foundation of a strong Nation.
ii. A special initiative ‘SAHARA’ by NCPCR and BSF received compliments from WCD Minister. It is
an initiative to provide psycho-social counselling & support to children of BSF jawans who made
the supreme sacrifice.
iii. NCPCR is a statutory body under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act,
2005 & Commenced operation in 2007 and is under the administrative control of WCD Ministry.
9. The Polio National Immunization Day 2022 (NID) was organised across India on _________,
2022.
1) 27th February
2) 1st March
3) 28th February
4) 2nd March
5) 26th February
Answer- 1) 27th February
Explanation:
The Polio National Immunization Day 2022 (NID) was organised across India on 27th February
2022.
i. Annually India conducts one nationwide NID and 2 Sub-National Immunization Day (SNIDs) for
polio with an aim to maintain the population immunity against wild poliovirus and to sustain its
polio-free status.
ii. On 26th February 2022, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family
Welfare launched the National Polio Immunization Drive for 2022 and administered polio
drops to children below five years of age.
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10. What is the theme of World Wildlife Day 2022 that was observed across the globe by
the UN on 3rd March, 2022?
1) Listen to the young voices
2) Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration
3) Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet
4) Life below Water: for People and Planet
5) The future of wildlife is in our hands
Answer- 2) Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Wildlife Day is annually observed across the globe on 3rd
March to celebrate and create awareness about the importance of wild fauna and flora.
i. The theme of World Wildlife Day 2022 is “Recovering key species for ecosystem
restoration”.
ii. The first World Wildlife Day was observed on 3rd March 2014.
iii. World Wildlife Day 2022 also highlights the importance of the UN Decade on Ecosystem
Restoration (2021-2030).
11. The World Hearing Day 2022 was observed across the globe on _________ with the theme
of “To hear for life, listen with care”.
1) 4th March 2022
2) 2nd March 2022
4) 3rd March 2022
5) 1st March 2022
Answer- 4) 3rd March 2022
Explanation:
World Hearing Day is annually observed across the globe on 3rd March to raise awareness on
the prevention of deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world.
i. The theme of World Hearing Day 2022 is “To hear for life, listen with care”, annually The
World Health Organization(WHO) decides the theme.
ii. WHO estimates that around 1 billion people aged 12 to 35 years across the globe are at risk of
hearing loss due to sound exposure in recreational settings to address WHO as a part of its Make
Listening Safe initiative, developed the “WHO Global Standard For Safe Listening Venues &
Events”.
iii. WHO has also released ‘mSafeListening handbook’ which provides evidence-based message
libraries for the promotion of safe listening behaviours and prevention of hearing loss.
12. The 7th edition of World Birth Defects Day (WBDD) 2022 was observed across the
globe on ___________ with the theme of _____________.
1) 3rd March 2022; Many births defects, one voice
2) 2nd March 2022; Give blood and keep the world-beating
3) 3rd March 2022; Safe blood for all
4) 1st March 2022; Many births defects, one voice
5) 2nd March 2022; Safe blood for all
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Answer- 1) 3rd March 2022; Many births defects, one voice

Explanation:
World Birth Defects Day (WBDD) is annually observed across the world on 3rd March to create
awareness about birth defects and to highlight the importance to improve knowledge, prevention
and management of these conditions.
i. 3rd March 2022 marks the observance of the 7th edition of World Birth Defects Day. The
first World Birth Defects Day was observed on 3rd March 2015 with the support of 12
organizations.
ii. The theme of WBDD 2022 is “Many births defects, one voice”.
iii. Birth defects are structural or functional anomalies like metabolic disorders which occurs
during intrauterine life and can be identified during pregnancy, at birth, or after birth.
13. The World Obesity Day (WOD) 2022 was observed across the globe on _____________.
1) 5th March, 2022
2) 1st March, 2022
3) 2nd March, 2022
4) 4th March, 2022
5) 3rd March, 2022
Answer- 4) 4th March, 2022
Explanation:
World Obesity Day (WOD) is annually observed across the world on 4th March to promote
practical solutions to end the global obesity crisis. The observance of World Obesity Day is
organized by the World Obesity Federation (World Obesity), a non-profit organization in
collaboration with its global members.
i. The message/theme of World Obesity Day 2022 is ‘Everybody Needs to Act’, which aims to
improve the world’s understanding, prevention, and treatment of obesity.
ii. The first ever World Obesity Day was observed on 11th October 2015.
14. The Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas also known as National Security Day (NSD) 2022 was
observed across India on _________.
1) 4th March, 2022
2) 2nd March, 2022
3) 5th March, 2022
4) 3rd March, 2022
5) 1st March, 2022
Explanation:
National Security Day (NSD), also known as Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas, is annually observed
across India on 4th March to pay tribute and show gratitude to the national security forces of
India, which includes the military, para-military, commandos, police officials, guards and those
who maintain the peace and security of India.
National Security Council (NSC) : A six-member NSC headed by the prime minister was set up by
former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee in November 1998.
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National Security Advisor (NSA):

i. Ajit Kumar Doval is serving as the 5th and current National Security Advisor (NSA) to the Prime
Minister of India and He is the Chairman of the Strategic Policy Group (SPG) of the NSC.
ii. Brajesh Mishra was the first National Security Advisor.
15. What is the theme of 51st National Safety Day that was observed across India on 4th
March 2022?
1) Cultivate and Sustain a Safety Culture for Building Nation
2) Build a Safety Culture for Sustainable Supply Chain
3) Nurture Young Minds Develop Safety Culture
4) Strengthen Safety Movement to Achieve Zero Harm
5) Keep Each Other Safe
Answer- 3) Nurture Young Minds Develop Safety Culture
Explanation:
National Safety Day (NSD) is annually observed across India on 4th March to create and spread
safety awareness across all sectors.
i. The day also marks the foundation day of the National Safety Council (NSC) & the year 2022
marks the observance of the 51st National Safety Day/National Safety Week Campaign.
ii. National Safety Week is annually observed from 4th March to 10th March and the National
Safety Day/Safety Week Campaign has been spearheaded by the National Safety Council since
1971 to mark its Foundation Day (4th March).
iii. The theme for the National Safety Day/Week Campaign 2022 is “Nurture Young Minds
Develop Safety Culture”
16. What is the theme of the 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas that was observed across India on 7th
March 2022?
1) Aushadhi bhi -Rozgar bhi
2) Jan Upyogi- Jan Aushadhi
3) Har Ghar-Aushadhi
4) Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi
5) Seva Bhi – Rozgar bhi
Answer- 4) Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi
Explanation:
The Jan Aushadhi Diwas, also known as Generic Medicine Day, is annually observed across India
on 7th March to create awareness about the usage of generic medicines and the benefits of
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
i. 7th March 2022 marks the observance of the 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas with the theme of “Jan
Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi”.
ii. Jan Aushadhi Diwas week 2022 was observed from 1st March to 7th March 2022.
iii. The day is celebrated by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI),
under the aegis of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
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17. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to International Women’s Day
2022?
1) The International Women’s Day 2022 was observed across the globe by the UN on 7th March
with the theme of “#BreakTheBias”.
2) The Ministry of Women & Child Development celebrated International Women’s Day Week
from 1st to 8th March 2022 as an ‘Iconic Week’ under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
3) The Ministry of Women & Child Development, Ministry of Education and UNICEF launched the
landmark ‘Back to School’ campaign named “Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav”.
4) President of India, Ram Nath Kovind conferred the Nari Shakti Puruskar award to 29
outstanding individuals for the years 2020 and 2021.
5) The Ministry of MSME launched “SAMARTH”, the Special Entrepreneurship Promotion Drive
for Women.
Answer- 1) The International Women’s Day 2022 was observed across the globe by the UN
on 7th March with the theme of “#BreakTheBias”.
Explanation:
The International Women’s Day 2022 was observed across the globe by the UN on 8th March with
the theme of “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”.
i. The Ministry of Women & Child Development celebrated International Women’s Day Week from
1st to 8th March 2022 as an ‘Iconic Week’ under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
ii. The Ministry of Women & Child Development, Ministry of Education and UNICEF launched the
landmark ‘Back to School’ campaign named “Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav”.
iii. President of India, Ram Nath Kovind conferred the Nari Shakti Puruskar award to 29
outstanding individuals for the years 2020 and 2021.
iv. The Ministry of MSME launched “SAMARTH”, the Special Entrepreneurship Promotion Drive
for Women.
v. The theme of the IWD 2022 campaign is “#BreakTheBias”.
18. The ______ Raising Day Ceremony of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) 2022 was
observed on ________.
1) 52nd; 6th March 2022
2) 53rd; 7th March 2022
3) 55th; 5th March 2022
4) 53rd; 6th March 2022
5) 55th; 8th March 2022
Answer- 4) 53rd; 6th March 2022
Explanation:
Every year the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), one of the Central Armed Police Forces
(CAPF) in India will observe its Raising Day on March 10. This year 2022 CISF conducted its 53rd
Raising Day ceremony on 6th March 2022.
i. Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the CISF’s 53rd Raising Day celebration event held at
Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh (UP). He also inspected the 53rd Raising Day Parade.
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19. The World Kidney Day 2022 was observed across the globe on _________ with the theme
of "Kidney Health for All: Bridge the Knowledge Gap to Better Kidney Care".
1) 8th March, 2022
2) 10th March, 2022
3) 6th March, 2022
4) 7th March, 2022
5) 9th March, 2022
Explanation:
World Kidney Day (WKD) is annually observed across the globe on the 2nd Thursday of March to
create awareness about several kidney diseases and to educate about the significance of kidneys
in our overall health.
i. World Kidney Day 2022 is observed on 10th March 2022 with the theme of "Kidney Health
for All: Bridge the Knowledge Gap to Better Kidney Care".
ii. WKD 2022 – Scientific Editorial: World Kidney Day’s Steering Committee wrote a scientific
editorial titled "Kidney Health for All: Bridging the Gap in Kidney Health Education and Literacy"
to increase awareness and emphasize World Kidney Day’s message.
20. The 1st-ever International Day of Women Judges was observed across the globe by the
UN on __________.
1) 8th March, 2022
2) 9th March, 2022
3) 7th March, 2022
4) 10th March, 2022
5) 6th March, 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) celebrates the first-ever annual observance of the International Day of
Women Judges on 10th March 2022 to promote the full and equal participation of women at all
levels of the judiciary.
i. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution on 28 April 2021 and
proclaimed the 10th March of every year as the International Day of Women Judges and the
resolution was drafted by the State of Qatar.
ii. The Supreme Court of India commemorated the first-ever International Day of Women Judges
with special programmes organized by the Supreme Court Registry.
21. The World Glaucoma Week (WGW) was observed across the globe on _______ with the
theme of “The world is bright, save your sight”.
1) 4th to 10th March 2022
5) 3rd to 9th March 2022
Answer- 2) 6th to 12th March 2022
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Explanation:
World Glaucoma Day is annually observed across the globe on 12th March to create awareness
about Glaucoma, the one of the most common causes of irreversible blindness.
i. World Glaucoma Week (WGW) 2022 is celebrated from 6th to 12th March 2022 with the
theme of “The world is bright, save your sight”.
ii. WGW, a global initiative of the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) and World Glaucoma
Patient Association is also annually observed to create awareness about Glaucoma.
22. The World Rotaract Day 2022 was observed across the globe on ___________.
1) 14th March 2022
2) 12th March 2022
3) 13th March 2022
4) 11th March 2022
5) 15th March 2022
Answer- 3) 13th March 2022
Explanation:
World Rotaract Day is annually observed on 13th March to recognise and appreciate the service
provided by the Rotaractors, members of Rotaract Clubs, across the globe (Roctract, meaning
rotary in action).
i. 13th March 2022 marks the observance of the 54th anniversary of the formation of the first
Rotaract club in 1968 in North Carolina, United States of America (USA).
ii. World Rotaract Week is annually observed across the globe during the week of 13 March to
honour the beginning of the first club in 1968. The 2022 World Rotaract Week was observed from
7th to 13th March 2022.
iii. The Presidential Theme of Rotary for the year 2021-2022 is “Serve to Change Lives”.
23. Every Year, International Day of Action for Rivers is observed across the globe on
____________.
1) 15th March
2) 12th March
3) 13th March
4) 11th March
5) 14th March
Answer- 5) 14th March
Explanation:
International Day of Action for Rivers is annually observed across the globe on 14th March to
create awareness about the importance and value of rivers. The day was formerly known as
International Day of Action against Dams, for Rivers, Water, and Life.
i. The Focus of the International Day of Action for Rivers 2022 is “To highlight the importance
of Rivers to Biodiversity” & with the hashtags #Rivers4Biodiversity and #RiversUniteUs.
ii. 14th March 2022 marks the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the International Day of
Action for Rivers.
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24. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the International Day of
Mathematics?
1) The International Day of Mathematics (IDM) was observed across the globe on 14th March
2022 with the theme of “Mathematics for a Better World”.
2) The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed the year 2022 as the International
Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development.
3) March 14 (3/14) is celebrated as Pi Day to celebrate the mathematical constant π (pi), which is
also known by the Greek letter tau.
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
The International Day of Mathematics (IDM) was observed across the globe on 14th March
2022 with the theme of “Mathematics Unites”.
i. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed the year 2022 as the International
Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development.
ii. March 14 (3/14) is celebrated as Pi Day to celebrate the mathematical constant π (pi), which is
also known by the Greek letter tau.
25. UNESCO’s World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development was celebrated across
the globe on _______ 2022.
1) 1st March
2) 4th March
3) 3rd March
4) 8th March
5) 6th March
Explanation:
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development is a UNESCO international day of celebration
of engineers and engineering. It is celebrated worldwide on 4th March of each year from 2020.
i. World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO) and its members are hosting the 2022
World Engineering Day Hackathon with a Theme: Build Back Wiser – Engineering the Future,
encouraging engineering students to work in teams towards a global real-world problem.
ii. The day was celebrated by launching an Engineering Day 24HRS LIVE, which was the first-of-its
kind broadcast of a Global UNESCO Day on March 4, 2022.
26. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the World Consumer Rights
day 2022?
1) World Consumer Rights Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 14th March with the
theme of “The Sustainable Consumer”.
2) On the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day 2022, Consumers International is hosting the
first-ever Fair Digital Finance Forum from 14th March to 18th March.
3) Department of Consumer Affairs (India) organising “Consumer Empowerment Week” from
14th to 20th March 2022 to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of India.
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4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
World Consumer Rights Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 15th March with the
theme of “Fair Digital Finance”.
i. On the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day 2022, Consumers International is hosting the
first-ever Fair Digital Finance Forum, March 14–18.
ii. The Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public
Distribution (MoCAF&PD), Government of India is organising “Consumer Empowerment
Week” from 14th to 20th March 2022 to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive
India during the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
27. What is the theme of No Smoking Day 2022 that was observed on March 9th, 2022?
1) Tobacco and lung health
2) Commit to Quit
3) Tobacco and heart disease
4) Quitting Smoking Doesn’t Have to be Stressful
5) Beating tobacco for health & environment
Answer- 4) Quitting Smoking Doesn’t Have to be Stressful
Explanation:
No Smoking Day is annually observed on the 2nd Wednesday of March to create awareness and
educate people about the adverse impacts of tobacco use. The No Smoking Day 2022 falls on 9th
March 2022.
i. The theme of No Smoking Day 2022 is “Quitting Smoking Doesn’t Have to be Stressful”.
ii. The first National No Smoking Day was recognized in Ireland in 1984 on Ash Wednesday and
later shifted to the 2nd Wednesday of March.
28. What is the theme of National Vaccination Day 2022 that was observed across the globe
on 16th March 2022?
1) Protect your world – get vaccinated
2) Vaccines Work
3) Vaccines Work for all
4) Protected Together: Vaccines Work
5) Vaccines bring us closer
Answer- 3) Vaccines Work for all
Explanation:
The National Vaccination Day, also known as National Immunization Day, is annually observed
across India on 16th March to create awareness about the importance of vaccination against not
only polio but also other viral diseases.
i. The theme of National Vaccination Day 2022 is “Vaccines Work for all”.
ii. The Government of India observed the first National Vaccination Day (Immunisation Day) on
16th March 1995 and 16th March 1995 also marks the day on which India administered the first
dose of an oral vaccine against polio.
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29. The Global Recycling Day 2022 was observed across the globe on ___________, 2022.
1) 15th March
2) 18th March
3) 12th March
4) 14th March
5) 16th March
Explanation:
Global Recycling Day is annually observed across the globe on 18th March to help recognise,
and celebrate, the importance of recycling in securing the future of our planet.
i. The events theme of Global Recycling Day 2022 will focus on the ‘Recycling Fraternity’.
ii. The first ever Global Recycling Day was observed on 18th March 2018, which also marked the
70th anniversary of the establishment of BIR.
30. When was World Sparrow Day (WSD) 2022 observed across the globe with the theme of
“I LOVE Sparrows”?
1) 20th March, 2022
2) 19th March, 2022
3) 21st March, 2022
4) 19th March, 2022
5) 17th March, 2022
Explanation:
World Sparrow Day (WSD) is annually observed in more than 50 countries across the world on
20th March to create awareness and celebrate the ecological significance of sparrows, or
common house sparrows (Passer domesticus).
i. The theme for WSD is “I LOVE Sparrows”.
ii. The World Sparrow Day (WSD) is an initiative of the Nature Forever Society (NFS) of India, in
collaboration with the Eco-Sys Action Foundation of France and other national and international
organisations and the first-ever World Sparrow Day was observed on 20th March 2010.
31. As per UNDP, what is the theme of the International Day of Happiness 2022 that was
observed across the globe on 20th March, 2022?
1) Keep Calm, Stay Wise and Be Kind
2) Happiness For All, Ukraine
3) Build Back Happier
4) Share Happiness
5) Happiness For All, Forever
Answer- 3) Build Back Happier
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Happiness is annually observed across the globe
on 20th March to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world.
i. As per United Nations Development Programme(UNDP), the theme of International Day of
Happiness 2022 is “Build Back Happier”.
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ii. According to happinessday.org, the official campaign of the International Day of Happiness is
“Happiness For All, Ukraine”.
32. The World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2022 was observed across the globe on __________.
1) 20th March
2) 18th March
3) 21st March
4) 19th March
5) 17th March
Explanation:
World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is annually observed across the world on 20th March to create
awareness about the importance of oral health.
Campaign theme – 2021-2023: The three-year campaign theme 2021-2023 of World Oral Health
Day is “Be Proud of Your Mouth”.
33. The French Language Day 2022 was observed across the globe by the United Nation
(UN) on ______________.
1) 18th March 2022
2) 16th March 2022
3) 19th March 2022
4) 17th March 2022
5) 20th March 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s French Language Day is annually observed across the globe on 20th
March to create awareness among the international community about the history, culture and use
of the French Language.
i. March 20 is recognized by the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) as the
International Day of La Francophonie.
ii. OIF celebrates the International Day of La Francophonie 2022 under the theme « La
Francophonie de l’avenir »(english: The Francophonie of the Future).
34. Which of the following points are correct with respect to World Down Syndrome Day
(WDSD)?
1) The United Nations(UN)’s World Down Syndrome Day(WDSD) is annually observed across the
globe on 21st March.
2) 21st March 2022 marks the observance of 11th World Down Syndrome Day.
3) The theme of WDSD 2022 is “CONNECT”.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
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Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is annually observed across the
globe on 21st March to raise public awareness about Down Syndrome, a chromosome disorder
that affects approximately 3,000 to 5,000 children, every year.
i. 21st March 2022 marks the observance of 11th World Down Syndrome Day.
ii. The theme of WDSD 2022 is “InclusionMeans”.
35. The UN’s International Day of Nowruz 2022 was observed across the globe on ___________.
1) 21st March, 2022
2) 17th March, 2022
3) 20th March, 2022
4) 18th March, 2022
5) 22nd March, 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Nowruz is annually observed across the globe
on 21st March to create awareness about Nowruz, which promotes values of peace and solidarity
between generations and within families as well as reconciliation and neighbourliness.
i. The word Nowruz (Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz, Nauryz), means “new day”.
ii. Nowruz marks the first day of spring and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal
equinox, when the sun crosses the celestial equator and night and day are equal in length, which
usually occurs on 21 March.
36. When was World Puppetry Day 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 22nd March, 2022
2) 20th March, 2022
3) 21st March, 2022
4) 18th March, 2022
5) 19th March, 2022
Explanation:
World Puppetry Day was observed on 21 March 2022. It aims to recognize puppetry as a global
art form and to pay tribute to and honor puppeteers from around the world. It is celebrated on
March 21 every year.
The World Puppetry Day was established in 2003 by the Union Internationale de la Marionnette
(UNIMA) also known as the International Puppetry Association.
Observance in India: Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, an autonomous body under the
Ministry of Culture, is organising Putul Utsav, a puppet festival to mark World Puppetry Day (21st
March 2022) with the theme of the festival ‘Azadi ke Rang, Putul Ke Sang’.
37. What is the theme of the International Day of Forests (IDF) 2022 that was observed
across the globe on 21st March, 2022?
1) Forests and Education
2) Forests and sustainable production and consumption
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3) Forests and Biodiversity: Too precious to lose

4) Forests for sustainable cities
5) Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being
Answer- 2) Forests and sustainable production and consumption
Explanation:
The International Day of Forests (IDF) has been observed annually on March 21 to celebrate and
raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests since 2013.
The IDF 2022 was observed on the theme ‘Forests and sustainable production and
consumption’.
38. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the International Day for the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2022?
1) The United Nations(UN)’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was
observed across the globe on 21st March 2022.
2) The theme of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2022 is “Voices for
Action against Racism”.
3) The 1st International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was observed on 21st
November 1967.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is
annually observed across the globe on 21st March to address the issues of racial discrimination
and to create awareness about the need for the elimination of racial discrimination.
i. The theme of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2022 is “Voices for
Action against Racism”.
ii. The first International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was observed on 21st
November 1967.
39. The World Poetry Day 2022 was observed across the globe on _________.
1) 17th March 2022
2) 18th March 2022
3) 19th March 2022
4) 20th March 2022
5) 21st March 2022
Answer- 5) 21st March
Explanation:
Every year on March 21st, World Poetry Day celebrates humanity’s most treasured forms of
cultural and linguistic expression and identity. World Poetry Day was organized for the first time
on 21st March 2000.
i. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at its 30th
General Conference in Paris in 1999 first adopted 21 March as World Poetry Day.
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ii. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the period between 2022 and 2032 as the
International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL 2022-2032)
40. What is the theme of World Water Day 2022 that was observed across the globe by the
United nation on 22nd March, 2022?
1) Nature for Water
2) Water and Climate Change
3) Groundwater: Making the invisible visible
4) Valuing Water
5) Leaving No One Behind
Answer- 3) Groundwater: Making the invisible visible
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Water Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 22nd
March with the theme of World Water Day 2022 is “Groundwater: Making the invisible
visible”.
i. The observance of World Water Day is led by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the first-ever World Water Day was observed on 22nd
March 1993.
ii. UN-Water and UNESCO launched the 2022 edition of the United Nations(UN) World Water
Development Report (WWDR), titled “Groundwater: Making the invisible visible”, focused on
groundwater.
41. World Sleep Day (WSD) 2022 was observed across the globe on ____________ with the
slogan "Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World".
1) 18th March, 2022
2) 17th March, 2022
3) 20th March, 2022
4) 16th March, 2022
5) 19th March, 2022
Explanation:
World Sleep Day (WSD) is annually observed across the globe on the Friday before the Spring
Vernal Equinox of each year. The World Sleep Day 2022 was observed on 18th March 2022.
i. 18th March 2022 marks the observance of the 15th annual World Sleep Day and the Spring
Vernal Equinox of 2022 was observed on 20th March 2022.
ii. The slogan for 2022 World Sleep Day is “Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World”.
42. What is the theme of World Meteorological Day 2022 that was observed across the
globe by the United Nations on 23rd March 2022?
1) Climate and Water
2) The Sun, the Earth and the Weather
3) Weather-ready, climate-smart
4) Early Warning and Early Action
5) Understanding clouds
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Answer- 4) Early Warning and Early Action

Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Meteorological Day is annually observed across the globe on
23rd March to create awareness about the environmental condition of our planet.
i. World Meteorological Day is an initiative of the World Meteorological Organization(WMO), a
specialised agency of the UN.
ii. The theme of World Meteorological Day 2022 is “Early Warning and Early Action”.
43. What is the theme of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2022 that was observed across the
globe on 24th March 2022?
1) The Clock is Ticking
2) It's Time
3) Wanted: Leaders for a TB-free world
4) Unite to end TB
5) Invest to End TB. Save Lives
Answer- 5) Invest to End TB. Save Lives
Explanation:
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is annually observed across the globe on 24th March to create
awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and highlight the health, social and
economic consequences of TB.
i. The theme of World TB Day 2022 is “Invest to End TB. Save Lives”.
ii. According to the report issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW),
Himachal Pradesh has secured the top rank, for the 2nd consecutive year, in the National
Tuberculosis(TB) Elimination Programme among the states having a population of more than 50
lakh.
44. International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations
and for the Dignity of Victims 2022 was observed across the globe by the United Nations on
__________.
1) 24th March 2022
2) 23rd March 2022
3) 21st March 2022
4) 22nd March 2022
5) 25th March 2022
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human
Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is annually observed across the globe on 24th
March to pay tribute to the memory of Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero, who was murdered on
24 March 1980 after denouncing violations of the human rights of the most vulnerable individuals
in El Salvador.
i. The day was first observed on 24th March 2011.
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45. What is the theme of International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and
the Transatlantic Slave Trade 2022 that was observed across the globe by the UN on 25th
March 2022?
1) Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere
2) Stories of Courage: Resistance to Slavery and Unity against Racism
3) Ending Slavery's Legacy of Racism: A Global Imperative for Justice
4) Breaking the Silence, Lest We Forget
5) The Transatlantic slave trade: The living legacy of 30 million untold stories
Answer- 2) Stories of Courage: Resistance to Slavery and Unity against Racism
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and
the Transatlantic Slave Trade is annually observed across the globe on 25th March to
commemorate the memory of the victims of Transatlantic Slave Trade.
i. The theme of 2022 International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the
Transatlantic Slave Trade is “Stories of Courage: Resistance to Slavery and Unity against Racism”.
ii. The first-ever International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the
Transatlantic Slave Trade was observed on 25th March 2008.
46. International Day for Achievers is annually observed across the globe on ____________.
1) 25th March
2) 23rd March
3) 21st March
4) 24th March
5) 22nd March
Explanation:
International Day for Achievers is annually observed across the globe on 24th March to celebrate
achievers and their strong sense of purpose and confidence. The day also supports making great
efforts to become an achiever.
i. The day is observed by celebrating past achievements and encouraging others to set goals that
they want to achieve along with a timeline.
47. The International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members 2022 was
observed across the globe by the UN on __________.
1) 26th March
2) 28th March
3) 25th March
4) 23rd March
5) 27th March
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff
Members 2022 was observed across the globe on 25th March to recognise the dangers
encountered by the UN staff members in their line of work.
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i. 25th March marks the anniversary of the abduction of Alec Collett, a former British journalist
who was working for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the
Near East (UNRWA), in 1985.
48. On which date the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change plans to observe
National Dolphin Day every year from 2022?
1) 5th October
2) 5th November
3) 5th June
4) 5th August
5) 5th September
Answer- 1) 5th October
Explanation:
Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, has announced that
starting from 2022, the 5th October of every year will be observed as National Dolphin Day to
create awareness and encourage community participation in the conservation of dolphins
including the Gangetic Dolphin.
i. The decision to designate the 5th October of every year National Dolphin Day was taken by the
standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) during its 67th meeting.
ii. The first-ever National Dolphin Day will be observed on 5th October 2022.
49. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Shaheed Diwas
2022/Martyr’s Day ?
1) Shaheed Diwas 2022 was observed across India on 25th March to pay tribute to Bipin Chandra
Pal, Lala Lajpat Rai and Bal Gangadhar Tilak who were hanged to death in 1921 in the Central Jail
at Lahore.
2) Shaheed Diwas 2022 is being organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) by focussing
on the theme ‘Tribute to Revolutionaries’.
3) PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Biplobi Bharat Gallery at Victoria Memorial Hall at
Kolkata, West Bengal.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
Shaheed Diwas 2022 was observed across India on 23rd March to pay tribute to Bhagat Singh,
Rajguru and Sukhdev who were hanged to death in 1931 in the Central Jail at Lahore.
i. Shaheed Diwas 2022 is being organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) by focussing
on the theme ‘Tribute to Revolutionaries’.
ii. PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Biplobi Bharat Gallery at Victoria Memorial Hall at
Kolkata, West Bengal.
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50. The 60th anniversary of World Theatre Day was observed across the globe on
_____________.
1) 28th March, 2022
2) 26th March, 2022
3) 23rd March, 2022
4) 25th March, 2022
5) 27th March, 2022
Explanation:
World Theatre Day is annually observed across the globe on 27th March with an aim to
promote the art forms across the world and to create awareness about the value of these art
forms.
i. 27th March 2022 marks the 60th anniversary of World Theatre Day. World Theatre Day was
first celebrated on 27th March 1962, the opening date of the “Theatre of Nations” season in Paris,
France.
ii. The author of the 2022 message is Peter Sellars, an American theatre director who is well
known for his contemporary stagings of classical and contemporary operas.
51. What is the theme of the 15th Earth Hour that was observed across the globe on 26th
March 2022?
1) Biodiversity
2) climate action
3) Reduce, Reuse, Change the Way We Live
4) Shape Our Future
5) Climate Change to Save Earth
Answer- 4) Shape Our Future
Explanation:
Earth Hour is annually observed across the globe on the last Saturday of March by turning off the
lights between 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm (Local Time) as a symbolic gesture towards the commitment to
preserve the Earth and to support actions against Climate Change.
i. Earth Hour is annually organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature(WWF).
ii. 26th March 2022(Earth Hour 2022) marks the observance of the 15th Earth Hour with the
theme of “Shape Our Future”.
iii. India observed the first Earth Hour in 2009 and it was celebrated by around 5 million people
across 58 cities in India and Aamir Khan was the first Earth Hour brand ambassador for Earth
Hour India.
52. The world Piano Day 2022 was observed across the globe on _____________.
1) 25th March 2022
2) 28th March 2022
3) 26th March 2022
4) 29th March 2022
5) 27th March 2022
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Explanation:
World Piano Day is annually observed across the globe on the 88th day of the year (mostly falls
on 29th or 28th March), which is the same as the number of keys on the piano, with an aim to
celebrate the Piano, an acoustic, keyboard, stringed percussion instrument.
i. The World Piano Day 2022 falls on 29th March 2022 and the idea of Piano Day was initiated
by German pianist/composer/producer Nils Frahm.
ii. The first-ever World Piano day was celebrated on 29th March 2015.
53. The International Day of the Unborn Child was observed across the globe on _________.
1) 25th March, 2022
2) 27th March, 2022
3) 30th March, 2022
4) 26th March, 2022
5) 28th March, 2022
Answer- 1) 25th March. 2022
Explanation:
International Day of the Unborn Child was observed across the globe on 25th March, 2022 to
remember the millions of unborn children whose lives have been ended by the violence of
abortion.
i. The day was first observed in 1993 in El Salvador as ‘Day of the Right to Be Born’.
ii. The government of India legalised abortion with ‘Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (1971),
creating a framework meant to protect women from the grave risks of unsafe abortion.
ENVIRONMENT
1. In March 2022, a team of scientists from the Botanical Survey of India discovered "a new
species of gin berry" named Glycosmis albicarpa from which of the following wildlife
sanctuary?
1) Sri Venkateswara National Park, Andhra Pradesh
2) Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
3) Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
4) Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra
5) Kane Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 2) Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
A team of scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) led by Kanjiraparambil Arjunan
Sujana (KA Sujana) have discovered a new species of Gin Berry, named Glycosmis albicarpa, from
the Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu(TN).
i. The new species with distinct large white fruit is identified to be endemic to the Southern
Western Ghats.
ii. The findings of the new species are published in the latest issue of the Nordic Journal of Botany,
published from Sweden. Ragesh Gopala Vadhyar is the co-author.
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2. Name the personality who has been selected to represent India at the 2041 Climate
Force Antarctica Expedition in March 2022.
1) Sumaira Abdulali
2) Aarushi Verma
3) Vivek Gurav
4) Sunita Narain
5) Viral Desai
Answer- 2) Aarushi Verma
Explanation:
Aarushi Verma, a national-level shooter and an environmentalist hailing from Delhi has been
selected to represent India at the 2041 Climate Force Antarctica Expedition which is set to be
held in March 2022.
i. Aarushi Verma is a national level shooter in Pistol and trap shooting and a State & Northern
India Champion & National medalist, and an active environmentalist.
2041 Climate Force Antarctica Expedition:
2041 Climate Force is a global initiative to train and develop the next generation of sustainability
champions and to help corporations with their sustainability solutions.
APP and WEB PORTAL

1. Which state/UT’s Police recently (in Feb’22) launched 3 new digital initiatives named
Anubhuti, a refurbished website and e-Chittha portal?
1) Chandigarh
2) West Bengal
3) Delhi
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 3) Delhi
Explanation:
Delhi police launched 3 new digital initiatives that includes Anubhuti, a refurbished Delhi Police
website and e-Chittha portal. The initiatives were launched by the Delhi Police Commissioner
Rakesh Asthan.
Aim – To improve the service delivery system and to ensure the safety and security of the people
by the Delhi police.
• Anubhuti – This initiative is a QR code based paperless feedback management
system that will establish a two-way communication between the public and people.
• The refurbished user-friendly website – This website of the Delhi Police is loaded with
more information for citizens to know about the department and its services in one click.
• e-Chittha – The initiative is the backbone of duty deployment and is active in all 178
territorial police stations in Delhi.
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2. Which ministry recently (in March 22) launched a Digital platform named “E-
Marketplace” for tourist guides?
3) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
4) Ministry of Tourism
Answer- 4) Ministry of Tourism
Explanation:
Union Minister of Tourism, G. Kishan Reddy launched the E-Marketplace, a Digital platform at
an event organised at the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), Gwalior,
Madhya Pradesh.
i. A Coffee table book on the theme of Temple Iconography titled “Temple Heritage of India” was
also released during the event.
ii. A Letter of Intent(LoI) was awarded to Bird Academy for collaboration with the Ministry of
Tourism (MoT) for soft skill training, for IITF Certification(IITFC) program participants.
iii. The E-Marketplace was launched as a part of a digital tourism solution for Incredible India
Tourist Facilitators (IITFs) or Incredible India Tourist Guides (IITGs), to provide Web and Mobile
App based interaction mechanisms, which is to be used by tourists and certified tourist facilitators
or tourists guides.
3. Which state/UT recently (in March ’22) launched a "My EV" portal for the purchase and
registration of electric autos?
1) Gujarat
2) Karnataka
3) Chandigarh
4) Delhi
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 4) Delhi
Explanation:
The Delhi government launched an online ‘My EV‘ (My Electric Vehicle) portal to the purchase
and registration of electric autos in Delhi. It is accessible to all users on the website of the
transport department of Delhi.
i. Under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy, 5% interest rate subvention will be provided on the
purchase of e-autos on loans and become the first state to provide such a facility.
ii. The web portal was developed with the collaboration of the Delhi government and
Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL).
4. Which state government recently (in March’22) developed the Dishaank mobile app to
provide easy access to land records?
1) Jharkhand
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Andhra Pradesh
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5) Karnataka
Explanation:
The Dishaank is the mobile application, which is developed to provide seamless access of land
records to the people of Karnataka.
i. The app was developed under the Karnataka Geographical Information System (K-GIS)
program of the Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Center (KSRSAC).
ii. The Survey Settlement and Land Records (SSLR) of the Revenue Department of Karnataka will
provide easy access to original land records through this app and it targets to avail the
information about the land and its ownership as recorded in the database of Bhoomi project
since 1990.
CURRENT STATIC BANKING

1. In February 2022, The IFSC and MICR codes of all branches of erstwhile Lakshmi Vilas
Bank have changed after the amalgamation with DBS Bank India.
IFSC Code is 11 alphanumeric codes. What is the 5th character in IFCS Codes?
1) Four
2) One
3) Zero
4) Two
5) Five
Answer- 3) Zero
Explanation:
The 11 alphanumeric code of IFSC is structured in a pattern where the first four characters
represent the name of the bank, while the last six characters represent the branch of the bank.
The fifth character is generally 0 (zero) reserved for future utilization.
The IFSC is an 11 digit alphanumeric code, with the first four digits identifying the bank, fifth is
numeric (kept 0) and the last six digits represent the bank branch.
2. Chalapathi Rao Committee was constituted for _________.

1) Restructuring of Payments Banks in India
2) Restructuring of Regional Rural Banks in India
3) Restructuring of Commercial Banks in India
4) Restructuring of Co-operative Banks in India
5) Restructuring of Small Finance Banks in India
Answer- 2) Restructuring of Regional Rural Banks in India
Explanation:
Chalapathi Rao Committee was constituted for the restructuring of Regional Rural Banks in India.
Regional Rural Banks have been in existence for around three decades in the Indian financial
scene.
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3. What is the Tagline of UCO Bank?

1) Relationship Beyond Banking
2) One Family One Bank
3) Together We Can
4) Build A Better Life Around Us
5) Honours your Trust
Answer- 5) Honours your Trust
Explanation:
About UCO Bank:
Managing Director (MD) & CEO – Soma Sankara Prasad
Tagline – Honours your Trust
4. A Demat or dematerialised account holds shares in digital/ electronic format. Which of

the following is the type of Demat account?
1) Regular Demat account
2) Repatriable Demat account
3) Non-Repatriable Demat account
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Demat account or a dematerialised account is an account that should be started by the investor in
which the shares and securities are held in dematerialized form i.e. electronically without any
physical papers.
There are basically three different types of Demat accounts that cater to different investors:
• Regular Demat account: This type of account caters to traders who are Indian citizens
and reside in India.
• Repatriable Demat account: This account is useful to the Non-Resident Indians as it
allows fund transfers abroad. It requires an associated NRE( Non-Resident External
Account) bank account.
• Non-Repatriable Demat account: This account, too, is for the Non-Resident Indians.
However, in this case, funds cannot be transferred abroad, and this account requires an
associated NRO(Non Resident Ordinary) bank account.
5. Which of the following is not a type of Monetary Policy Stances according to RBI?
1) Hawkish Monetary Policy Stance
2) Dovish Monetary Policy Stance
3) Accommodative Monetary Policy Stance
4) Neutral Monetary Policy Stance
5) Recommadative Monetary Policy Stance
Answer- 5) Recommadative Monetary Policy Stance
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Explanation:
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India meets every two months to take
key decisions on the Monetary Policy of the Country.
i. There are 4 types of Monetary Policy Stances: Hawkish Monetary Policy Stance, Dovish
Monetary Policy Stance, Accommodative Monetary Policy Stance & Neutral Monetary Policy
Stance.
6. What is the Tagline of Kotak Mahindra Bank?

2) Let’s Make Money Simple
4) Together We Can
Answer- 2) Let’s Make Money Simple
Explanation:
Managing Director (MD) & CEO – Uday Kotak
Tagline – Let’s Make Money Simple
7. Which of the following is India's first Payment bank?

1) Fino Payment Bank
2) India Post Payment Bank
3) Jio Payment Bank
5) Paytm Payment Bank
Answer- 4) Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank became the first entity in India to receive a payments bank license from the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It intends to bring banking services to the doorstep of every citizen of
the country.
8. Which bank introduced the 1st ATM in India?

1) HDFC Bank
2) HSBC Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 2) HSBC Bank
Explanation:
HSBC banks introduced the first ATM in India. Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation was
the first bank to introduce an ATM in India in the year of 1987.
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9. NUUP stands for National _______ USSD Platform

1) Unilateral
2) Unified
3) Unique
4) Union
5) Uniform
Answer- 2) Unified
Explanation:
National Unified USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Services Data) Platform
i. The NUUP service is a USSD based Mobile Banking service from NPCI using which financial and
non-financial transactions can be done using a mobile phone without a mobile internet
connection.
10. What is the maximum number of digits that a UPI-PIN can have?
1) 5
2) 6
3) 4
4) 8
5) 3
Answer- 2) 6
Explanation:
UPI Pin is a unique 4-6 digit number that you enter while adding a new payment account or
making a transaction on mobile applications.
11. In National Unified USSD Platform, a customer can access banking services by just
pressing ________ from mobile phones.
1) *9#
2) *99#
3) *990#
4) *099#
5) *999#
Answer- 2) *99#
Explanation:
In NUUP, a customer can access banking services by just pressing *99# from his/her mobile
phone.
12. Who is the current (as of March’22) MD & CEO of UCO Bank?
1) Atanu Kumar Das
2) Sanjiv Chadha
3) A.S Rajeev
4) Tapan Ray
5) Soma Sankara Prasad
Answer- 5) Soma Sankara Prasad
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Explanation:
About UCO Bank:
MD & CEO – Shri Soma Sankara Prasad
Founded – 1943
13. What is the retirement age of High Court Judges in India?

1) 63 years
2) 64 years
3) 62 years
4) 60 years
5) 65 years
Answer- 3) 62 years
Explanation:
The retirement age of High Court (HC) Judges is 62 years, whereas the retirement age of Supreme
Court (SC) Judges is 65 years in India.
14. Who is the first Chief Justice of India?

1) Mehr Chand Mahajan
2) Bijan Kumar Mukherjee
3) M. Patanjali Sastri
4) H. J. Kania
5) K. G. Balakrishnan
Answer- 4) H. J. Kania
Explanation:
H. J. Kania was the first Chief Justice of India. H. J. Kania served as the first Chief Justice of India
from the year of 1950 to 1951. In the year 1951, he died while serving in the office.
i. The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President
under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution.
15. When was the Bureau of Indian Standards founded?

1) 1982
2) 1986
3) 1970
4) 1988
5) 1876
Answer- 2) 1986
Explanation:
About Bureau of Indian Standards:
It is a statutory body established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Director
General-Pramod Kumar Tiwari
Founded- 1986
Headquarter- New Delhi
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16. What is the Tagline of Punjab National Bank?

1) Good People to Grow With
2) Together We Can
3) The Name You Can Bank Upon
4) Support All the Way
5) We understand your world
Answer- 3) The Name You Can Bank Upon
Explanation:
About Punjab National Bank (PNB):
CEO & Managing Director (MD) – S S Mallikarjuna Rao
Established – 1894
Tagline – The Name You Can Bank Upon
17. Where is Melkote Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) Assam
2) West Bengal
3) Karnataka
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Explanation:
The Melkote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary (MTWS) is located in Mandya district of Karnataka and
sanctuary is primarily to house wolves.
18. National Career Service (NCS) is a flagship programme of which Ministry?

Explanation:
About National Career Service (NCS):
i. National Career Service (NCS) is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Labour and
Employment implemented as a Mission Mode Project for the transformation of the National
Employment Service to provide a variety of employment-related services like job matching, career
counselling, vocational guidance, information on skill development courses, internships etc.
ii. 3 aspects of NCS are, NCS portal – One Stop destination for Relevant Job. Career Centers – Hubs
of career-related services. Call Center – Toll-free number for queries (1800-425-1514).
19. Which of the following is a type of Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI)?

1) Closed System PPI
2) Open System PPI
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3) Semi-open System
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) are instruments that facilitate purchase of goods and services,
including financial services, remittance facilities, etc., against the value stored on such
instruments.
PPIs that can be issued in the country are classified under three types
• Closed System PPIs: These PPIs are issued by an entity for facilitating the purchase of
goods and services from that entity only and do not permit cash withdrawal. The
operation of such instruments doesn’t require approval by the RBI.
• Semi-closed System PPIs: These PPIs are issued by banks (approved by RBI) and non-
banks (authorized by RBI) for purchase of goods and services at merchant locations
which have a specific contract with the issuer to accept the PPIs as payment instruments.
• Open System PPIs: These PPIs are issued only by banks (approved by RBI) and are used
at any merchant for purchase of goods and services. Cash withdrawal at ATMs / Points of
Sale (PoS) terminals / Business Correspondents (BCs) are also allowed through such
PPIs.
20. Which of the following institutions cannot sell Sovereign Gold Bonds?
1) Scheduled Commercial Banks
2) Small Finance Banks
3) Clearing Corporation of India Ltd
4) Post Offices
5) Stock Exchanges
Answer- 2) Small Finance Banks
Explanation:
The Central government started to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds for 2021 in four tranches, which
will be sold through scheduled commercial banks, Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited
(SHCIL), Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL), designated post offices, and recognised
stock exchanges.
i. Small finance banks and Payment banks will not sell these bonds.
21. Statutory Liquidity Ratio is a minimum percentage of deposits that a commercial bank
has to maintain in the form of liquid cash, gold or other securities.
What does SLR stand for ______ Liquidity Ratio.
1) Sell
2) Saving
3) Safe
4) Statutory
5) Securities
Answer- 4) Statutory
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Explanation:
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) is a minimum percentage of deposits that a commercial bank has
to maintain in the form of liquid cash, gold or other securities.
22. _____________ is the rate at which the RBI borrows money from commercial banks within
the country.
1) Statutory Liquidity Ratio
2) Cash Reserve Ratio
3) Bank Rate
4) Repo Rate
5) Reverse Repo rate
Answer- 5) Reverse Repo rate
Explanation:
Reverse Repo rate is the rate at which the RBI borrows money from commercial banks within
the country
23. The savings & current account that does not operate for more than 2years, then the
account is called?
1) Demand Deposit Account
2) Dormant account
3) Inactive amount
4) Demat account
5) Inoperative account
Answer- 2) Dormant account
Explanation:
If you have a current or a savings bank account and have not done any transactions through it for
more than 24 months (2years), then it will be classified as a Dormant account.
i. If you have a current or a savings bank account and have not done any transactions through it
for more than 12 months, then it will be classified as an inactive account.
24. Which of the following are the negotiable instruments as per the Negotiable Instrument
Act, 1881?
1) Share Certificate
2) Money Order
3) Deposit Receipt
4) Postal Order
5) Bill of Exchange
Answer- 5) Bill of Exchange
Explanation:
A negotiable instrument is a piece of paper that entitles a person to a sum of money and which is
transferable from one person to another under the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881. A negotiable
instrument means a promissory note, bill of exchange, Cheque, Bank Note, Bank Draft, Circular
Note, Dividend Warrant.
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25. The sponsorship between Central Government, Sponsor Bank and State Government is
in the ratio of _____ in respect of RRBs in the country.
1) 60; 25; 15
2) 60; 30; 10
3) 70; 20; 10
4) 50; 15; 35
5) 50; 35; 15
Answer- 5) 50; 35; 15
Explanation:
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) came into existence on Gandhi Jayanti in 1975 with the formation of
a Prathama Grameen Bank with a recommendation from The Narasimham Committee.
RRBs were owned by three entities with their respective shares as follows:
• Central Government: 50%
• Sponsor bank: 35%
• State government: 15%
26. Under section ______ of the Negotiable Instrument Act–1881 the cheque term is defined.
1) Section 25
2) Section 10
3) Section 4
4) Section 5
5) Section 6
Answer- 5) 6 Section
Explanation:
A cheque is a bill of exchange in which one party orders the bank to transfer the money to the
bank account of another party.
i. The term “Cheque” is defined under Section 6 of the Negotiable Instrument Act–1881
27. Who is the current (as of March’22) CEO & MD of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank?
1) Rajeev Yadav
2) PN Vasudevan
3) Govind Singh
4) Sunil Patel
5) Ittira Davis
Answer- 5) Ittira Davis
Explanation:
About Ujjivan Small Finance Bank :
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & MD- Ittira Davis
Tagline- Build a Better Life
Headquarter-Bengaluru, Karnataka
28. What is the tagline of Bank of Baroda (BoB)?

1) Together We Can
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3) India’s International Bank

Answer- 3) India’s International Bank
Explanation:
About Bank of Baroda (BoB):
MD & CEO – Sanjiv Chadha
Headquarters – Vadodara, Gujarat
Tagline – India’s International Bank
29. Who was the 1st Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
1) CD Deshmukh
2) C. Rajagopalachari
3) Benegal Rama Rau
4) Osborne Smith
5) Sucheta Kripalani
Answer- 4) Osborne Smith
Explanation:
• The First Governor of RBI was Sir Osborne Smith. (1935 – 1937)
• The First Indian Governor of RBI was CD Deshmukh. (1943 – 1949)
30. When was the Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) established?
1) 1982
2) 1985
3) 1980
4) 1997
5) 1990
Answer- 1) 1982
Explanation:
About EXIM Bank:
Established– 1982
31. Public Sector Banks (PSB) Loans in 59 minutes disburses ₹39,580 crore credit to
businesses since inception between September 25, 2018, to February 28, 2022.
What is the Maximum amount an MSME can get business loan through
psbloansin59minutes.com portal?
1) 1 crore
2) 8 lakhs
3) 5 crore
4) 3 lakhs
5) 5 lakhs
Answer- 3) 5 crore
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Explanation:
PSB Loans in 59 minutes disburses ₹39,580 crore credit to businesses since inception between
September 25, 2018, to February 28, 2022.
i. Through the psbloansin59minutes.com portal, an MSME can avail business loans from a
minimum of ₹1 lakh to a maximum of ₹5 crore post-in-principle approval. 2,01,863 proposals
have been made on the portal amounting to ₹39,580 crore in the business category.
32. ‘CRAR’ stands for __________ .

1) Capacity to Return-Weighted Assets Ratio
2) Capital to Return-Weighted Assets Ratio
3) Credit to Return -Weighted Assets Ratio
4) Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio
5) Credit to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio
Answer- 4) Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio
Explanation:
Capital to Risk Weighted Asset Ratio (CRAR) is the capital needed for a bank measured in
terms of the assets (mostly loans) disbursed by the banks.
33. A SWIFT code is used to identify a particular branch of a bank.

In ‘SWIFT’, T stands for _______.
1) Transportation
2) Target
3) Transformation
4) Transaction
5) Telecommunication
Answer- 5) Telecommunication
Explanation:
SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) codes are a
combination of various kinds of letters and are used to identify the branch codes of the banks.
34. Which committee recommended the introduction of a Liquidity adjustment facility in

India?
1) Narasimham Committee
2) Rangarajan Committee
3) Basel Committee
4) SS Tarapore Committee
5) A K Khandelwal Committee
Answer- 1) Narasimham Committee
Explanation:
Narasimham Committee was set up in 1998 on structural reforms, recommending merger of
banks to solve the problem of NPA.
i. It recommended the introduction of a Liquidity adjustment facility in India.
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35. NABARD was established on the recommendations of ________ Committee.

1) BB Tandon Committee
2) Narasimham Committee
3) B. Sivaraman Committee
4) Raja Chelliah Committee
5) Srikrishna Committee
Answer- 3) B. Sivaraman Committee
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established on the
recommendations of the B.Sivaraman Committee to implement the NABARD Act 1981.
36. When was the State Bank of India (SBI) formed?

1) 1st May 1960
2) 1st July 1955
3) 1st June 1960
4) 1st April 1945
5) 1st January 1955
Answer- 2) 1st July 1955
Explanation:
The Bank of Madras merged into the other two presidency banks in British India, the Bank of
Calcutta and the Bank of Bombay, to form the Imperial Bank of India, which in turn became the
State Bank of India on 1st July 1955.
37. The logo of RBI consists of which of the following trees/animals?

1) A Palm Tree
2) Tiger
3) Lion
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
The RBI Act of 1934 established it as the banker for the central government. The official logo of
the apex bank includes a palm tree & a tiger.
38. CASA is a type of non-term deposit account.

What does CASA stand for?
1) Capital Asset Strategy Account
2) Current Account Savings Accounts
3) Capital Account Savings Accounts
4) Current Assets Saving Accounts
5) Capital Account Strategy Accounts
Answer- 2) Current Account Savings Accounts
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Explanation:
Current Account Savings Accounts (CASA) are a type of non-term deposit account. A CASA has a
lower interest rate than term deposits, such as a certificate of deposit, and is thus a cheaper
source of funds for the financial institution.
39. When was Kotak Mahindra Bank established?

1) 2005
2) 2001
3) 2003
4) 2004
5) 2002
Answer- 3) 2003
Explanation:
CEO– Uday Kotak
Established-2003
40. What is the “tagline” of Karnataka Bank?

1) Together We Can
3) Good People to Bank With
4) Your Family Bank Across India
5) Your Perfect Banking Partner
Answer- 4) Your Family Bank Across India
Explanation:
About Karnataka Bank Limited:
Karnataka Bank Limited is a leading ‘A’-Class Scheduled Commercial Bank in India. Incorporated
on 18th February 1924 at Mangaluru, Karnataka.
MD & CEO– Mahabaleshwara M.S
Headquarters– Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka.
Tagline– Your Family Bank Across India
41. The minimum paid up capital for a payments bank?

1) Rs. 20 crore
2) Rs. 100 crore
3) Rs. 150 crore
4) Rs. 10 crore
5) Rs. 200 crore
Answer- 2) Rs. 100 crore
Explanation:
The minimum paid-up equity capital of the payments bank shall be Rs. 100 crore
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42. For how many months is a cheque valid from the date of issue/ instrument?
1) 5 Months
2) 8 Months
3) 6 Months
4) 2 Months
5) 3 Months
Answer- 5) 3 Months
Explanation:
Accordingly, cheques, Drafts, Pay Orders and Banker’s Cheques are “valid for 3 months from the
date of instrument”, with effect from 01.04.2012
43. Non-scheduled banks by definition are those which are not listed in the 2nd schedule of
the RBI act, 1934.
The reserve capital of these banks is less than _____________.
1) Rs 5 lakhs
2) Rs 1 lakh
3) Rs 2 Lakhs
4) Rs 4 lakhs
5) Rs 3 lakhs
Answer- 1) Rs 5 lakh
Explanation:
Non-scheduled banks by definition are those which are not listed in the 2nd schedule of the RBI
act, 1934. Banks with a reserve capital of less than 5 lakh rupees qualify as non-scheduled banks.
44. In Which year Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL) is
established by the RBI?
1) 1989
2) 1990
3) 1992
4) 1995
5) 1997
Answer- 4) 1995
Explanation:
Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL) was established by Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) as its wholly owned subsidiary in 1995.
45. CFT guidelines to prevent banks from being used, intentionally or unintentionally, by
criminal elements for money laundering.
CFT stands for ________.
1) Complex of Financing of Terrorism
2) Combating of Financing of Terrorism
3) Complement of Field of Tariff
4) Counter of Financing of Term
5) Case of Financing of Terrorism
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Answer- 2) Combating of Financing of Terrorism

Explanation:
CFT- Combating of Financing of Terrorism
Know your Customer (KYC) / Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Combating of Financing of
Terrorism (CFT) guidelines to prevent bank from being used, intentionally or unintentionally, by
criminal elements for money laundering or terrorist financing activities.
46. What is the minimum amount stipulation for RTGS transactions (as of March’22)?
1) Rs. 2,00,000
2) Rs. 50,000
3) Rs. 1,00,000
4) Rs. 10,00,000
5) Rs. 8,00,000
Answer- 1) Rs. 2,00,000
Explanation:
The RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement ) system is primarily meant for large value transactions.
The minimum amount to be remitted through RTGS is Rs. 2,00,000/- with no upper or maximum
ceiling.
47. The Public sector bank will share _____________ ownership (as of March’22) in National
Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL).
1) 15%
2) 25%
3) 35%
4) 51%
5) 49%
Answer- 4) 51%
Explanation:
The National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) that was established by the Central
Government is set to deal with Bad Loans or Non Performing Assets(NPA).
• Public Sector Banks (PSBs) will maintain51% ownership in NARCL.
CA STATIC GK
1. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
A) Consumer Price Index or CPI is the measure of changes in the price level of a basket of
consumer goods and services bought at the consumer level.
B) CPI for industrial workers and agricultural labourers is compiled by the Office of
Economic Advisor.
C) Inflation measured in India is based on CPI.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
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4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Consumer Price Index or CPI is the measure of changes in the price level of a basket of consumer
goods and services bought at consumer level.
i. CPI for industrial workers and agricultural labourers is compiled by the Labour Bureau in the
Ministry of Labour and Employment.
ii. Inflation measured in India is based on CPI.
2. What is the currency of Ukraine?

1) Pound
2) Peso
3) Hryvnia
4) Euro
5) Dollar
Answer- 3) hryvnia
Explanation:
About Ukraine:
President – Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Capital & Currency– Kyiv & Ukrainian hryvnia
3. CV Raman is India’s 1st Nobel Prize winner in Physics for his invention of ______________.
1) Vibrations of Sound
2) Scattering of Light
3) Theory of Superconductivity
4) Invention of Bubble Chamber
5) Discovery of Antiproton
Answer- 2) Scattering of Light
Explanation:
CV Raman, the first Indian to be conferred with a Nobel Prize in Physics (1930) “for his work on
the scattering of light and the discovery of the effect (Raman Effect) named after him”.
4. Where is Papikonda National Park located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Kerala
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka
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Explanation:
About Andhra Pradesh:
Governor – Biswabhusan Harichandan
National Parks – Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Papikonda national park, Sri Venkateswara
National Park(biosphere reserve)
Wildlife sanctuaries – Sri Lankamalleswara WildLife Sanctuary, Krishna Wildlife sanctuary,
Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary
5. In which year India set a target towards zero-emission cars at the declaration of COP26?
1) 2025
2) 2040
3) 2030
4) 2024
5) 2035
Answer- 2) 2040
Explanation:
India has joined over 30 other countries in signing a declaration of COP26 to work towards
ensuring that only zero-emission cars and vans are sold by the year 2040.
6. What is the “S-400 Triumf missile system”?

1) Russia’s radar system
2) India’s indigenous anti-missile programme
3) America’s anti-missile system
4) Russia’s long-range surface-to-air missile system
5) America’s Radar System
Answer- 4) A Russia’s long-range surface-to-air missile system
Explanation:
The S-400 Triumf is a mobile, surface-to-air missile system (SAM) designed by Russia. It is the
most dangerous operationally deployed modern long-range SAM (MLR SAM) in the world,
considered much ahead of the US-developed Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system
(THAAD).
7. Who is the current (as of Feb’22) Chairperson of LIC?

1) Pankaj Jain
2) Raj Kumar
3) M R Kumar
4) Siddhartha Mohanty
5) Ranjan Sharma
Answer- 3) M R Kumar
Explanation:
About Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India:
Chairperson – M R Kumar
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8. In Which country the world's largest cargo aircraft named the Antonov AN-225 located?
1) USA
2) Spain
3) Poland
4) Russia
5) Ukraine
Answer- 5) Ukraine
Explanation:
The world’s largest cargo aircraft, the Antonov AN-225 or ‘Mriya’, was destroyed by Russian
troops during an attack on an airport near Kyiv, Ukraine.
About the Antonov AN-225:
With a wingspan of over 290-feet, the unique Antonov AN-225 was designed in what was then the
Ukrainian USSR during the 1980s amid a tense race to space between the United States and the
Soviet Union. The plane, nicknamed ‘Mriya’ or ‘dream’ in Ukrainian, is very popular in aviation
circles and is known to attract huge crowds of fans at air shows around the world.
9. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) comes
under which of the following Ministry?
3) Ministry of Law and Justice
Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme under the Ministry of Rural
Development was initiated to enhance livelihood security in rural areas by providing at least 100
days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year, to every household whose adult
members volunteer to do unskilled manual work. It was launched in 2006.
10. Hemananda Biswal was the first tribal chief minister of _________ state.
1) Tripura
2) Odisha
3) Karnataka
4) Rajasthan
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
Hemananda Biswal was the first tribal CM of Odisha and he was appointed as the CM of Odisha
twice (1989-1990, 1999- 2000).
Note- recently (in Feb’22) Hemanada Biswal passed away in Bhubaneswar, Odisha at the age of
83 years.
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11. In February 2022, which country got affected by Cyclone Emnati?

1) Germany
2) Madagascar
3) Ukraine
4) Zimbabwe
5) Maldives
Answer- 2) Madagascar
Explanation:
Madagascar was hard hit by Cyclone Emnati, which also affected the semi-arid lands of the
island's Grand Sud.
12. Where is Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary located?

1) Kerala
2) Telangana
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu(TN):
Governor– R. N. Ravi
UNESCO heritage site– Great Living Chola Temples; Mountain Railways of India(Nilgiri, Tamil
Nadu)
Birds Sanctuary– Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary; Chitrangudi Birds Sanctuary;
Koonthankulam-Kadankulam Birds Sanctuary
13. The compensation to the kin of hit-and-run victims was increased (in Feb’22) to
___________ from the current Rs. 12,500 under the 'Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run
Motor Accidents Scheme', 2022.
1) Rs 50,000
2) Rs 45,000
3) Rs 60,000
4) Rs 20,000
5) Rs 30,000
Answer- 1) Rs 50,000
Explanation:
As per the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the compensation to the kin of hit-and-run
victims will be increased sharply by eight-fold to Rs 2 lakh in case of death from April 1. The
solatium to a person sustaining grievous injuries in a hit-and-run case will increase to Rs 50,000
from the current Rs 12,500.
i. This scheme may be called the 'Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents
Scheme', 2022 and it shall come into force with effect from April 1, 2022.
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14. How many member countries are in the World Bank Organization?
1) 150
2) 189
3) 190
4) 160
5) 172
Answer- 2) 189
Explanation:
About World Bank:
Headquarters- Washington, DC, United States
President- David Malpass
Founded- 1944
Member Countries- 189(including India)
15. Where is the Headquarters of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?
2) Paris, France
3) Vienna, Austria
4) Jakarta, Indonesia
5) New York, USA
Answer- 1) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
About Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC):
IPCC Chair – Hoesung Lee
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
16. Which aircraft was sent during “operation Ganga” to evacuate Indians from war-hit
Ukraine?
1) Boeing 707
2) C-17 Globemaster III
3) MiG-29
4) Mil Mi-24
5) Ilyushin Il-76
Answer- 2) C-17 Globemaster III
Explanation:
To bring back Indian citizens stranded in Ukraine, the Government has pressed the C-17
Globemaster III IAF Aircraft service and the aircraft was sent to Romania, Hungary, and Poland
from the Hindon airbase.
The C-17 has been an important part of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) strategic and combat airlift
capability and have performed a varied range of operations in military missions, and provided
peacekeeping support, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief in India and internationally,
since induction to the Sky Lords squadron in 2013.
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Note- The first C-17 Globemaster was inducted in 2013. Presently the IAF has a fleet of 11 C-17
Globemaster IIIs. With 11 in its fleet, outside the US, India became the biggest operator of these
aircraft in the world.
17. In March 2022, ______ became the 1st depository to open 6 crore active Demat accounts.
1) Central Depository Services Ltd
2) National Stock Exchange of India Ltd
3) National Securities Depository Ltd
4) Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd
Answer- 1) Central Depository Services Ltd
Explanation:
Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL), the only listed depository in India, has
achieved the milestone of opening 6 crore active Demat accounts.
18. In which year the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) was established?
1) 2000
2) 2005
3) 2008
4) 2002
5) 2006
Answer- 4) 2002
Explanation:
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), commemorated its 20th Foundation Day on 1st March
2022 by organising a “National Innovation Conclave” on Low Carbon Technologies.
i. The Government of India set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on March 1, 2002 under
the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
19. Where is Dachigam national park located?

1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Assam
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Answer- 1) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Dachigam National Park is located Jammu and Kashmir. The name literally stands for ‘ten
villages’, which could be in memory of the ten villages that were relocated in order to create the
park.
20. Who is the current (as of March’22) Managing Directorand Chief Executive Officer of
Paytm?
1) Vijay Shekhar Sharma
2) Suhail Sameer
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3) Amit Lakhotia
4) Nitin Gupta
5) Sameer Nigam
Answer- 1) Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Explanation:
About Paytm:
MD & CEO– Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Headquarters– Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
21. When was the National Agriculture Market ‘eNAM’ established?

1) 2012
2) 2006
3) 2016
4) 2018
5) 2014
Answer- 3) 2016
Explanation:
About National Agriculture Market (eNAM):
eNAM was launched in 2016 with SFAC as the nodal implementing agency under the Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
About Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC):
Managing Director – NeelKamal Darbari
22. Which of the following sites is known as “Manchester of Indus Valley Civilization”?
1) Dholavira
2) Kalibangam
3) Rangpur
4) Ropar
5) Lothal
Answer- 5) Lothal
Explanation:
About Gujarat:
Governor – Acharya DevVrat
Monuments – Rani Ki Vav (Queen’s Stepwell); Somnath Temple; Dwarkadhish Temple Lothal,
known as the “Manchester of Indus Valley Civilization” is located in Gujarat.
23. In March 2022, INS Visakhapatnam formally 'affiliated' to the City of Destiny.
Which city is known as the City of Destiny?
1) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
3) Imphal, Manipur
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Answer- 1) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:
INS Visakhapatnam built in the Mazgaon Docks "with 75 per cent Indian content", INS
Visakhapatnam was commissioned into the Navy in December 2021.
i. Visakhapatnam Port is the fifth-busiest cargo port in India. It is nicknamed as the "City of
Destiny" and the "Jewel of the East Coast".
24. Which state government recently (in March’22) created a Guinness Record by lighting
21 lakh lamps as a part of Maha Shivratri celebrations on 1st March?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh Government created a Guinness Record in Ujjain city by lighting 21 lakh
lamps as a part of Maha Shivratri celebrations on March 01. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister
Shivraj Singh Chouhan was also present at the event.
25. Where is the Headquarter of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) located?

4) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer- 4) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
About Confederation of Indian Industry (CII):
Headquarter– New Delhi, Delhi
President – T V Narendran
26. Who is the current (as of March’22) chairman of Deposit Insurance and Credit
Guarantee Corporation (DICGC)?
1) T V Narendran
2) Michael Debabrata Patra
3) Viral Acharya
4) Rakesh Mohan
5) Partha Ray
Answer- 2) Michael Debabrata Patra
Explanation:
About Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC):
i. DICGC is one of the wholly owned subsidiaries of the Reserve bank of India (RBI).
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ii. It was established under Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation Act, 1961.
Founded- 15 July 1978
Chairman– Dr Michael Debabrata Patra
27. Mitra shakti is a joint Military Exercise of India with which country?
1) Maldives
2) Indonesia
3) Sri Lanka
4) Bangladesh
5) Bhutan
Explanation:
Indo-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise “Mitra Shakti” culminates in Ampara (Sri Lanka).
28. Which of the following is the correct location of Palk Strait?

1) Between Gulf of Kachchh & Gulf of Khambhat
2) Between Gulf of Mannar & Bay of Bengal
3) Between Lakshadweep & Maldives
4) Between Indian Ocean & Minicoy Island
5) Between Andaman & Nicobar Islands & Bay of Bengal
Answer- 2) Between Gulf of Mannar & Bay of Bengal
Explanation:
Palk Strait, inlet of the Bay of Bengal between Gulf of Mannar. It is bounded on the south by
Pamban Island (India), Adam's (Rama's) Bridge (a chain of shoals), the Gulf of Mannar, and
Mannar Island (Sri Lanka). The southwestern portion of the strait is also called Palk Bay.
29. In which year was the 1st ever International Women's Day celebrated by the UN?
1) 1998
2) 1975
3) 1997
4) 1966
5) 1992
Answer- 2) 1975
Explanation:
International Women's Day was celebrated for the first time by the United Nations in 1975.
i. International Women's Day is annually celebrated on March 8 to commemorate the cultural,
political, and socioeconomic achievements of women.
30. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana was launched under which Ministry?
1) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
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Explanation:
Government launched the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana on 25th December, 2000 to provide
all-weather access to unconnected habitations. The Ministry of Rural Development along with
state governments is responsible for the implementation of PMGSY.
31. In which state Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Karnataka
2) Kerala
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana
Answer- 2) Kerala
Explanation:
About Kerala:
Governor– Arif Mohammad Khan
National Parks– Eravikulam National Park, Silent Valley National Park, and Pampadum Shola
National Park.
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, and
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.
32. “Swachh Survekshan” is an initiative of which Ministry?

3) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Answer- 4) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
Swachh Survekshan was introduced by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in
2016 as a competitive framework to encourage cities to improve the status of urban sanitation
while encouraging large scale citizen participation.
33. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) located?
2) London, United Kingdom
3) Paris, France
4) Nairobi, Kenya
5) New York, USA
Answer- 3) Paris, France
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Explanation:
About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO): Director-
General – Audrey Azoulay
Headquarters – Paris, France
34. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the National Mission for Clean
Ganga (NMCG)?
1) NMCG is to take measures for prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution in
river Ganga.
2) It operates under the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
3) It acts as an implementation wing of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
About National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG):
i. Aim – The aim of this mission is to take measures for prevention, control and abatement of
environmental pollution in river Ganga and to ensure continuous adequate flow of water so as to
rejuvenate the river Ganga
ii. Registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act 1860. It acts as an implementation
wing of National Ganga Council (set in 2016; which replaced the National Ganga River Basin
Authority (NGRBA)).
iii. It operates under the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Establishment of NMCG: August 12, 2011
Director General of NMCG:G. Asok Kumar
35. In which year the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) was established?

1) 1970
2) 1969
3) 1992
4) 1987
5) 1972
Answer- 5) 1972
Explanation:
About UN Environment Programme (UNEP):
Founded- 1972
Executive Director– Inger Andersen
Headquarters– Nairobi, Kenya
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36. Who is the current (as of March’22) MD & CEO of National Payments Corporation of
India (NPCI)?
1) Dilip Asbe
2) Deepak Kumar
3) Amitha Sehgal
4) Umesh Bellur
5) Nitesh Ranjan
Answer- 1) Dilip Asbe
Explanation:
About National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI):
Managing Director (MD) & CEO – Dilip Asbe
37. "Survey of India" comes under which of the following ministries?

2) Ministry Of Civil Aviation
3) Ministry of Planning
4) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Answer- 1) Ministry of Science and Technology
Explanation:
Survey of India It is the National Survey and Mapping Organization of the country under the
Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology.
i. It was established in 1767 and is the oldest scientific department of the Government of India.
ii. It is headquartered at Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The Survey of India acts as adviser to the
Government of India on all survey matters.
38. How many member countries are in the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
1) 190
2) 100
3) 120
4) 168
5) 150
Answer- 1) 190
Explanation:
About International Monetary Fund (IMF):
Headquarters– Washington, D.C, United States (US)
Managing Director– Kristalina Georgieva
Members– 190 Countries (Including India)
39. Where is Kane Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) Jharkhand
2) Odisha
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3) West Bengal
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
About Arunachal Pradesh:
Wildlife sanctuary: Kane Wildlife Sanctuary, Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary
Stadium- Arunachal Pradesh Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Lopon Stadium
40. In March 2022, which state government announced to set up the 1st Dugong
Conservation Reserve of India in the Palk Bay region?
1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu government has begun work to set up the first Dugong Conservation Reserve of
India in the Palk Bay region. Dugongs are endangered species and are protected under the
Wildlife Protection Act’s, 1972 Schedule 1.
About Palk bay- Palk Bay, a semi-enclosed shallow water body is located between the southeast
coast of India and Sri Lanka.
41. PM KISAN Samman Nidhi yojana under which of the following Ministry?
3) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Answer- 3) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Explanation:
PM KISAN Samman Nidhi yojana:
i. It was launched by 24th February, 2019 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Gorakhpur, Uttar
Pradesh. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Objective of the Scheme: To supplement the income of farmers by providing income support to
all farmer families in India irrespective of the size of their landholdings. Benefits.
• Under the Scheme, an amount of INR 6000 rupees per year will be transferred directly
into the bank accounts of farmers. The amount will be paid in 3 installments of INR 2000
rupees.
Note- Recently, the government of India has transferred one lakh 82 thousand crore rupees till
date to the farmers' accounts under the PM KISAN Samman Nidhi yojana.
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42. Where is Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu:
Chief Minister– Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary
Biosphere Reserves– Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, and
Agasthiyarmalai Biosphere Reserve
43. In which State Jim Corbett National Park is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Bihar
3) Assam
4) Karnataka
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Jim Corbett National Park is a forested wildlife sanctuary in northern India’s Uttarakhand State.
Rich in flora and fauna, it’s known for its Bengal tigers.
About Uttarakhand:
Chief Minister– Pushkar Singh Dhami
Tiger reserve– Corbett Tiger Reserve, Rajaji Tiger Reserve
44. In which country the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station is located?

1) Russia
2) Israel
3) Belarus
4) Ukraine
5) Afghanistan
Answer- 4) Ukraine
Explanation:
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station is located near the city of Enerhodar, Southeastern
Ukraine, on the Kakhovka Reservoir’s southern shore on the River Dnieper. It is Europe’s largest
nuclear power plant and is among the world’s top 10 largest.
45. ’SMILE’ is a Central Sector scheme under which Ministry?

1) Ministry of Labour & Employment
2) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
3) Ministry of MSME
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4) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Answer- 4) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr Virendra Kumar has launched the
Central Sector scheme titled “SMILE”. SMILE stands for Support for Marginalized Individuals for
Livelihood and Enterprise.
i. The new umbrella scheme aims to provide welfare measures to the Transgender community
and the people engaged in the act of begging.
ii. The scheme will give the necessary legal protection, social security and a promise to a secured
life to the targeted group.
46. Where is Lonar Lake located?

1) Rajasthan
2) Assam
3) Odisha
4) Maharashtra
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Lonar Lake, also known as Lonar crater, is a notified National Geo-heritage Monument, saline,
soda lake, located at Lonar in Buldhana district, Maharashtra.
47. The Kandaleru Dam is located in which state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Goa
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
The Kandaleru Dam is an irrigation project built on the Kandaleru River in Rapur Mandal, Nellore
district, Andhra Pradesh. The project is part of the Telugu Ganga project which supplies drinking
water to Chennai city from the Srisailam reservoir on Krishna River.
48. Which one of the following Departments is responsible for the preparation and
presentation of the Union Budget to the Parliament?
1) Department of Revenue
2) Department of Economic Affairs
3) Department of Financial Services
4) Department of Expenditure
5) Department of Home Affairs
Answer- 2) Department of Economic Affairs
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Explanation:
The Department of Economic Affairs is the nodal agency responsible for the preparation and
presentation of the Union Budget to the Parliament.
49. When was the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) established?
1) 1969
2) 1951
3) 1971
4) 1958
5) 1965
Answer- 4) 1958
Explanation:
About DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation):
Chairman- G Satheesh Reddy
Founded- 1958
50. The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) celebrated its 70th Foundation Day
on _____________.
Answer- 2) 24th February 2022
Explanation:
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) celebrated its 70th Foundation Day on 24th
February 2022 at its regional office in Lower Parel. To mark the day, a Special Suvidha Samagam
and an awareness camp-cum-workshop were conducted, wherein various employers, insured
persons and ESIC beneficiaries also participated.
i. Additional Commissioner and Regional Director Pranay Sinha and other senior officers like
Deputy Director Mahadev Meena, State Medical Officer Shri Datta Kamble, Ankita Bannerjee (DD),
Alok Gupta (DD), Asutosh Giri (DD), PK Barik (Assistant Director), and Gopesh Upadhyaya of ESIC
Mumbai regional office were present.
51. A new greenfield airport that was developed by the Airports Authority of India is going
to be launched in Hollongi city.
In which state is Hollongi City located?
2) Odisha
3) Tripura
4) Mizoram
5) Assam
Answer- 1) Arunachal Pradesh
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Explanation:
Arunachal Pradesh is getting a new Greenfield Airport in Hollongi. The airport is situated about 15
km away from Itanagar, and will help in connecting the state by air.
i. The all new Greenfield airport is being built with an estimated cost of INR 645 crore.
ii. The airport will be developed by the Airports Authority of India.
52. Where is Gir National Park located?

1) Rajasthan
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
Gir National Park is a wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat, India.
Note- Forest authorities have released 20 Indian grey hornbills into Gir National Park in Gujarat’s
Junagadh since October to reintroduce the species, last seen at the sanctuary decades back.
53. Which Ministry constituted Swadesh darshan awards?

2) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
3) Ministry of Culture
4) Ministry of Tourism
Answer- 4) Ministry of Tourism
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tourism constituted the Swadesh Darshan awards in various categories to
acknowledge the efforts made by state governments, union territory administrations, and various
implementing agencies.
54. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Pradhan Mantri Shram
Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-SYM)?
1) It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme launched in 2019 under the Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
2) The scheme will ensure protection for unorganized workers, whose monthly income is below
Rs. 15,000, age group of 18 – 40 years.
3) Each subscriber under PM-SYM shall receive a Minimum Assured Pension of Rs. 3,000 per
month after attaining the age of 60 years.
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
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Explanation:
About Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-SYM):
A voluntary and contributory pension scheme launched in 2019 under the Ministry of Labour and
Employment to ensure protection for unorganized workers, whose monthly income is below Rs.
15,000, age group of 18 – 40 years.
i. They should not be engaged in Organized Sector (member of EPFO/NPS/ESIC) or an income tax
payer
Features of PM-SYM: Each subscriber under PM-SYM shall receive,
• A Minimum Assured Pension of Rs. 3,000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years.
• If a subscriber dies during the receipt of the pension, the spouse of the beneficiary shall
be entitled to receive 50% of the pension as Family Pension.
55. When ‘Quadrilateral Security Dialogue’ (QSD) was established?

1) 2007
2) 2004
3) 2008
4) 2010
5) 2006
Answer- 1) 2007
Explanation:
‘Quadrilateral Security Dialogue’ (QSD), the Quad is an informal strategic forum comprising four
nations, namely the United States of America (USA), India, Australia and Japan. The group met for
the first time in 2007 on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The
primary objective of the Quad is to work for a free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific
region.
56. In which state of India the Nathu La is located?

1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Sikkim
3) Uttarakhand
5) Assam
Answer- 2) Sikkim
Explanation:
About Sikkim:
Governor: Ganga Prasad
Mountain passes in Sikkim: Nathu La, Jelep La
Lakes in Sikkim: Gurudongmar Lake, Khecheopalri Lake, Tsongmo Lake
57. Where is Vedanthangal Birds Sanctuary located?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
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5) Telangana
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu (TN):
Governor – Ravindra Narayana Ravi
Bird Sanctuary – Vellode Birds Sanctuary, Vedanthangal Birds Sanctuary,
Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary
Festivals – Puthandu(Tamil New Year), Chithirai Thiruvizha, Karthigai Deepam
58. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya
Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)?
1) The Jan Aushadhi Scheme was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of
Chemicals and Fertilizers (MoC&F), in November 2008.
2) The scheme was renamed as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) in
December 2016.
3) The government has set a target to increase the number of PMBJKs to 2000 by the end of March
2023.
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
About Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP):
i. The Jan Aushadhi Scheme was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of
Chemicals and Fertilizers (MoC&F), in November 2008 with the aim of ensuring the availability of
quality generic medicines at affordable prices for all.
ii. The scheme was relaunched as Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana (PMJAY) in September
2015 and further renamed as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) in
December 2016.
iii. The product basket of PMBJP comprises 1451 drugs and 240 surgical items.
iv. Target: The government has set a target to increase the number of PMBJKs to 10500 by the
end of March 2025.
59. Who is the current (as of March’22) chairperson of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of
India (IBBI)?
1) Sudhaker Shukla
2) Navrang Saini
3) M.S.Sahoo
4) G. S. Yadav
5) Ravi Mital
Answer- 5) Ravi Mital
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Explanation:
About Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI):
Establishment – 1st October, 2016 (under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016)
Chairperson – Ravi Mital
60. Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana is under which of the following Ministry?
2) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
4) Ministry of Defence
5) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Answer- 1) Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation:
Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana is under the Ministry of Home Affairs and it is a Central
Scheme for the grant of pension to freedom fighters and their families from the Central Revenues.
61. Who is the current (as of March’22) Managing Director (MD) & CEO of Axis Bank?
1) Amitabh Chaudhry
2) A S Rajeev
3) Sanjiv Chadha
4) Atanu Kumar Das
5) Rakesh Sharma
Answer- 1) Amitabh Chaudhry
Explanation:
Establishment – 1993(Commenced Operation-1994)
62. What is the edition of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics?

1) 14th
2) 18th
3) 16th
4) 13th
5) 15th
Answer- 4) 13th
Explanation:
Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics scheduled to take place from 4th to 13th March 2022 This is the
13th Winter Paralympic Games, as administered by the International Paralympic Committee
(IPC).
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63. Where is Khokhan Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
About Himachal Pradesh (HP):
Governor– Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
Wildlife Sanctuary– Kanawar Wildlife Sanctuary; Khokhan Wildlife Sanctuary
Airports– Kullu Manali Airport; Shimla Airport; Kangra Airport
64. Which company recently (in March’22) launched a mobile showroom named ‘Anubhav,’
to offer doorstep car buying experience in rural areas?
1) Tata Motors
2) Bajaj Auto
3) Maruti Suzuki
4) Ashok Leyland
5) Hyundai Motor
Answer- 1) Tata Motors
Explanation:
Tata Motors has launched a mobile showroom named ‘Anubhav,’ to target rural customers by
increasing their reach in rural areas and providing them with a doorstep car buying experience.
Tata Motors will deploy 103 mobile showrooms across the country, to enhance Tata Motors brand
awareness in rural India.
65. Which is the Capital of Bulgaria?

1) Valletta
2) Sofia
3) Kyiv
4) Tirana
5) Vienna
Answer- 2) Sofia
Explanation:
About Bulgaria:
Capital– Sofia
Currency– Bulgarian lev
66. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency
Fund (UNICEF)?
2) Rome, Italy
3) Vienna, Austria
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4) New York, United States

5) Nairobi, Kenya
Answer- 4) New York, United States
Explanation:
About United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF):
Establishment – 11 December 1946
Headquarters – New York, United States
67. Who is the current (as of March’22) Managing Director (MD) & CEO of NSDL Payments
Bank?
1) Satish Kumar Gupta
2) Anubrata Vishwas
3) Rishi Gupta
4) H Srikrishnan
5) Abhijit Kamalapurkar
Answer- 5) Abhijit Kamalapurkar
Explanation:
About NSDL Payments Bank:
Establishment – October 2018
Managing Director (MD) & CEO – Abhijit Kamalapurkar
68. Where is Sultanpur National Park located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Punjab
5) Haryana
Answer- 5) Haryana
Explanation:
About Haryana:
Governor – Shri Bandaru Dattatraya
National Parks – Sultanpur National Park, Kalesar National Park
Festivals – Lohri, Basant Panchami
69. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the National Supercomputing
Mission (NSM)?
A) The NSM is Announced in 2015 with the joint initiative by the Department of Electronics
and Information Technology (DeitY), and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
B) It is implemented by C-DAC and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
C) The objective of NSM is to make India one of the world leaders in Supercomputing and to
enhance India’s capability in solving grand challenge problems of national importance.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
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3) Only A & B
4) Only A
5) Only B
Explanation:
About National Supercomputing Mission (NSM):
Announced in 2015, it is a joint initiative by the Department of Electronics and Information
Technology (DeitY), and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and is implemented by
C-DAC and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru (Karnataka).
i. Objectives: To make India one of the world leaders in Supercomputing and to enhance India’s
capability in solving grand challenge problems of national and global relevance.
ii. Its estimated cost is Rs 4500 crore over a period of seven years (2015-2022).
70. In March 2022, RBI imposed a penalty of ₹14.83 lakh on Future Group Subsidiary
LivQuik Technology for non-compliance with rules around net worth requirement for pre-
paid instruments.
The penalty imposed with the exercise vested in RBI Under _____ section of the Payment and
Settlement Systems Act, _______.
1) 15; 2007
2) 30; 2006
3) 25; 2008
4) 30; 2007
5) 25; 2006
Answer- 4) 30; 2007
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of ₹14.83 lakh on Future Group-backed
payments technology company LivQuik Technology for non-compliance with rules around the net
worth requirement for pre-paid instruments.
i. The penalty has been imposed in the exercise of powers vested in RBI under Section 30 of the
Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
ii. In 2018, Future group had picked up 55% stake in LivQuik, which operates the QuikWallet
mobile app
71. CERN suspended Russia's observer status due to the war between Ukraine and Russia.
Where is the headquarters of the European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN)?
1) Vienna, Austria
2) Berlin, Germany
3) New York, USA
Explanation:
At an intergovernmental meeting of UNESCO in Paris in December 1951, the first resolution
concerning the establishment of a European Council for Nuclear Research (in French Conseil
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Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire) was adopted. Two months later, an agreement was signed
establishing the provisional Council – the acronym CERN was born located in Geneva,
Switzerland.
Note- The international scientific laboratory that is home to the world's largest atom smasher
says it is suspending Russia's observer status and halting any new collaboration with Russia or its
institutions "until further notice." The European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as
CERN,
72. In which country the 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup will be held?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Australia
3) England
4) New Zealand
5) South Africa
Answer- 4) New Zealand
Explanation:
The 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup is the twelfth edition of the Women's Cricket World
Cup, which is being held in New Zealand in March and April 2022
73. The ‘Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)’ comes under which of the following
ministries?
2) Ministry of Defence
3) Ministry of Law and Justice
4) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer- 5) Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation:
The CISF is governed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, and its headquarters are at New
Delhi. CISF also provides consultancy services to private industries as well as other organizations
within the Indian government.
74. Who is the 1st female judge in the Supreme court of India?
1) Sujata Manohar
2) M. Fathima Beevi
3) Bela Trivedi
4) Hima Kohli
5) Ruma Pal
Answer- 2) M. Fathima Beevi
Explanation:
In 1989, M. Fathima Beevi (from Kerala) became the first female judge in the Supreme Court, a
position she held till her retirement on 29 April 1992.
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75. Where is Sundarban National Park located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Odisha
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Sundarban National Park is located in West Bengal and it was declared a UNESCO World
Heritage Site in 1987.
Note- Preliminary findings of a study by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) suggest that the
density of tigers in the Sunderbans may have reached the carrying capacity of the mangrove
forests, leading to frequent dispersals and a surge in human-wildlife conflict.
76. India is the world’s ______ largest producer of wheat (as of March’22).
1) 5th
2) 1st
3) 4th
4) 3rd
5) 2nd
Answer- 5) 2nd
Explanation:
As of March 2022, India is set to export around 7 million tonnes of wheat. This would be one of
the highest exports of wheat by India. India is the world’s second biggest producer of wheat,
accounting for 13.53% of global production.
77. Which bank launched ‘InstaBIZ’ interoperable app to all merchants and customers of
banks?
1) Axis Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) YES Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank announced that it has made ‘InstaBIZ’ interoperable, making the benefits of its
business banking mobile app available to all merchants including customers of other banks.
i. The first-of-its-kind initiative enables merchants—owners of grocery shops, supermarkets,
restaurants, stationery stores and pharmacies-- and professionals like doctors and lawyers to
instantly create digital collection solutions like UPI ID and QR code, and start collecting money
from their customers immediately.
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78. Who is the current (as of March’22) Director General of Indian Council of Medical
Research (ICMR)?
1) Samiran Panda
2) Bharati Kulkarni
3) Geeta Jotwani
4) Balram Bhargava
5) Mukesh Kumar
Answer- 4) Balram Bhargava
Explanation:
About Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR):
It is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical
research.
Director General– Prof. Balram Bhargava
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
79. Who is the first female Indian Grandmaster in Chess?

2) Aarthie Ramaswamy
3) Tania Sachdev
4) Soumya Swaminathan
5) Nisha Mohota
Answer- 1) Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi
Explanation:
Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi is the first female Indian Grandmaster in Chess. In 2001, she
became the first Indian to achieve the title of Woman Grandmaster (WGM).
Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi holds the FIDE titles of International Master and Woman
Grandmaster, In 2001 the Indian government gave her the Arjuna Award.
Note- Viswanathan Anand was the first grandmaster in chess from India in 1988.
80. Who is the current (as of March’22) Chairman of National Bank for Financing
Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)?
1) KV Kamath
2) G.R. Chintala
3) Madhabi Puri Buch
4) Sivasubramanian Ramann
5) Subhash Chandra Khuntia
Answer- 1) KV Kamath
Explanation:
Chairman of NaBFID is KV Kamath
About NaBFID:
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) is being set up as a
corporate body with authorized share capital of one lakh crore rupees.
Initially, the central government will own 100% shares of the institution which may subsequently
be reduced up to 26%.
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Objectives of NaBFID:
i. Financial objectives – This will directly or indirectly lend, invest, or attract investments for
infrastructure projects located entirely or partly in India.
ii. Developmental objectives – This includes the development of the market for bonds, loans, and
derivatives for infrastructure financing.
81. Who won the MPL 47th National Women Chess Championship 2022 held at
Bhubaneshwar, Odisha?
1) Vantika Agrawal
2) Divya Deshmukh
4) Sakshi Chitlange
5) Priyanka Nutakki
Answer- 2) Divya Deshmukh
Explanation:
Divya Deshmukh – The 22nd Woman Grandmaster of India, emerged as the winner of MPL 47th
National Women Chess Championship 2022.
Sakshi Chitlange is the runner up of the championship.
82. Where is the Sanjay Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) West Bengal
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About Madhya Pradesh:
Governor – Mangubhai Patel
Festival – Ujjain Kumbh Mela, Malwa Utsav
Dance Form – Jawar, Tertali
Wildlife Sanctuary- Sanjay Dubri WLS, Veerangana Durgavati WLS
83. What is the name of the red dwarf star in the constellation Aquarius?
1) TRAPPIST-1
2) Gliese 876
3) EZ Aquarii
4) Gliese 849
5) Fomalhaut C
Answer- 1) TRAPPIST-1
Explanation:
The TRAPPIST-1 system is one of the most studied planetary systems after our Solar System and
it is the red dwarf star in the constellation Aquarius.
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It lies just 40 light-years away from Earth with seven rocky exoplanets orbiting the dwarf star.
Nasa had announced that three of these planets are firmly located in the habitable zone, the area
around the parent star where a rocky planet is most likely to have liquid water.
Note- James Webb Telescope will be directed towards a unique planetary system that made
headlines globally five years ago -- the TRAPPIST-1 system.
84. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the International Labour
Organization (ILO)?
1) ILO is the only tripartite United Nations agency that brings together governments, employers
and workers.
2) ILO was established in 1912 and the Headquarters of ILO is Paris, France.
3) India is a founding member of the International Labour Organization.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
ILO is the only tripartite United Nations agency that brings together governments, employers and
workers from 187 member countries. It was founded at the Paris Peace Conference under the
Treaty of Versailles.
i. India is a founder member of the International Labour Organization.
ii. Objective – To set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent
work for all women and men.
Establishment – Since 1919.
HeadQuarters – Geneva, Switzerland.
85. Where is Nagarjuna Sagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve located?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Telangana
Explanation:
About Andhra Pradesh (AP):
Chief Minister (CM)– Yeduguri Sandinti Jagan Mohan Reddy
Tiger Reserve– Nagarjuna Sagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Zoological Parks– Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
86. Who is the current (as of March’22) MD & CEO of ICICI Bank?
1) Sandeep Bakhshi
2) V. Vaidyanathan
3) Shanti Lal Jain
4) Amitabh Chaudhry
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5) Atul Kumar Goel

Answer- 1) Sandeep Bakhshi
Explanation:
About ICICI Bank:
MD & CEO– Sandeep Bakhshi
Tagline– Khayaal Aapka
87. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) was formed on the
recommendation of which committee?
1) Tandon Committee
2) Banerjee Committee
3) Kutumbe Committee
4) Malhotra Committee
5) Gupta Committee
Answer- 4) Malhotra Committee
Explanation:
In 1993, the Government set up a committee under the chairmanship of RN Malhotra, former
Governor of RBI, to propose recommendations for reforms in insurance.
i. Following the recommendations of the Malhotra Committee report, in 1999, the Insurance
Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) was constituted as an autonomous body to
regulate and develop the insurance industry.
88. Which country will host the G7 Summit in 2022?

1) Canada
2) France
3) Germany
4) UK
5) USA
Answer- 3) Germany
Explanation:
Germany will host the G7 Summit in 2022. The presidency of G7 meetings is held by each of the
seven countries in turn, each year.
i. The seven G7 countries are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US.
89. “SIMBEX” is an annual bilateral naval exercise conducted between India & which
country?
1) Russia
2) France
3) China
4) USA
5) Singapore
Answer – 5) Singapore
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Explanation:
Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is an annual bilateral naval exercise
conducted by the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
90. For the 1st Time, a Hindi book translated into English named “Tomb of Sand” has been
long listed for the International Booker Prize 2022.
Who originally authored the book in Hindi?
1) Jhumpa Lahiri
2) Geetanjali Shree
3) Kiran Desai
4) Arundhati Roy
5) Srishti Jha
Answer- 2) Geetanjali Shree
Explanation:
For the first time, a Hindi book translated into English “Tomb of Sand” has been long listed for the
International Booker Prize 2022, besides 12 others.
i. Tomb of Sand, originally written by Geetanjali Shree in Hindi under the name ‘Ret Samadhi’, tells
the story of an old woman who is depressed after her husband’s death. Daisy Rockwell has
translated the book into English.
91. In March 2022, Joe Biden announced major non-NATO ally status for ____________.
1) Colombia
2) Argentina
3) Japan
4) Brazil
5) Israel
Answer- 1) Colombia
Explanation:
President Joe Biden announced that he intends to designate Colombia as a major non-NATO ally,
a step that will provide the Latin American nation with certain benefits in the areas of defense,
trade and security cooperation.
92. The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 scheme
under which ministry?
Answer- 2) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
About Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0:
i. AMRUT 2.0 is a scheme under Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), launched on
October 1, 2021 by the Prime Minister of India with a huge outlay of over Rs. 2.77 lakh crore.
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ii. It is introduced as a step towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) by making the
cities’ water secure and providing functional water tap connections to all households.
iii. The scheme will ensure water security, reduce transportation costs and groundwater
contamination, and increase water utilization capacity in India.
93. In which state Ajanta Caves Heritage site is located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Odisha
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Explanation:
About Maharashtra:
Chief Minister- Uddhav Thackeray
Heritage site- Ajanta Caves (1983), Elephanta Caves (1987)
Bird sanctuary- Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary
94. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was established by __________.
1) BRICS
2) G7
3) ASEM
4) G4
5) G20
Answer- 2) G7
Explanation:
About Financial Action Task Force (FATF):
The FATF is an intergovernmental organisation established by the G7 (Canada, France, Germany,
Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States and European Union) to prevent and combat money
laundering, terrorism, and proliferation finance.
Founded- 1989
Headquarters- Paris, France
95. Where is Vembanad-Kol Wetland located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 4) Kerala
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Explanation:
About Kerala:
Governor– Arif Mohammad Khan
Airport– Kannur International Airport, Calicut International Airport
Ramsar Sites– Vembanad-Kol Wetland, Sasthamkotta Lake
96. GundlaPochampally Railway Station was recently (in March’22) declared as ‘All Women
Employees Railway Station’.
Where is GundlaPochampally Railway Station located?
1) Telangana
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
The GundlaPochampally railway station, one of the suburban stations in the Secunderabad-
Medchal section in Telangana, was declared an ‘All Women Employees Railway Station’.
97. How many member countries are in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO)?
1) 183
2) 150
3) 145
4) 193
5) 190
Answer- 4) 193
Explanation:
About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO): Director-
General– Audrey Azoulay
Headquarters– Paris, France
Member countries- 193
98. In March 2022, Union Communication Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

inaugurated the TDSAT seminar on ‘25 years of TRAI Act’ in Delhi.
In which year Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Act was enacted?
1) 1992
2) 2002
3) 1995
4) 1997
5) 2000
Answer- 4) 1997
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Explanation:
Union Communication Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the TDSAT seminar
on ‘25 years of TRAI Act’ in Delhi.
i. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Act was enacted in 1997 to regulate the
telecommunications sector in India.
99. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana comes under which ministry?
Explanation:
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) is a part National Rural
Livelihood Mission uniquely aimed at rural poor youth between 15 and 35 years of age,with the
purpose to create income diversity in poor families and help rural youth realize their career
aspirations. Launched on 25th September, 2014. It is one of the cluster of initiatives of the
Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India that seeks to promote rural livelihoods
i. It is a nationwide placement-linked skill training program funded by the Ministry of Rural
Development (MoRD).
100. Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) is a _______ digits Alphanumeric
unique ID that would uniquely identify every surveyed parcel of land.
1) 12
2) 13
3) 10
4) 14
5) 11
Answer- 4) 14
Explanation:
Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) is 14 digits Alphanumeric unique ID for each
land parcel, which is similar to the Aadhaar number of an individual to prevent fraudulent and
benami property transactions.
101. Where is the Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary located?

1) Maharashtra
2) West Bengal
3) Rajasthan
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Uttar Pradesh
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Explanation:
About Maharashtra:
Governor– Bhagat Singh Koshyari
UNESCO Heritage Sites – Ellora Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria
Terminus), Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
Bird Sanctuary – Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary, Mayani Bird
Sanctuary
102. The _______ anniversary of the Dandi March was observed on __________, 2022.
1) 93rd; 13th March
2) 91st; 12th March
3) 92nd; 14th March
4) 90th; 13th March
5) 92nd; 12th March
Answer- 5) 92nd; 12th March
Explanation:
Salt March, also called Dandi March or Salt Satyagraha was a major nonviolent protest action in
India led by Mahatma Gandhi from March 12 1930.
i. 2022 marks the 92nd anniversary of the Dandi March. Significantly, Dandi March was started
on March 12, 1930.
ii. Based on Gandhi’s principle of non-violence or Satyagraha, the march marked the inauguration
of the civil disobedience movement.
103. Where is Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia, located?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Odisha
5) West Bengal
Answer- 4) Odisha
Explanation:
Chilika Lake is situated on the east coast of India in Odisha and it the largest brackish water lake
in India.
i. Lake Chilika is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia and the second largest coastal lagoon in
the world.
ii. Note- In 2022, the Odisha government has proposed to ban the movement of mechanised
fishing boats in the Mangalajodi area on the banks of Chilika lake — an important bird area (IBA).
104. For the 1st time, Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) will open its doors for girls
in its 100-year history.
Where is Rashtriya Indian Military College located?
1) Vairengte, Mizoram
2) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
3) Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
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Answer- 2) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
For the first time, Uttarakhand -Dehradun's Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) will open its
doors for girls in its 100-year-old history.
i. The announcement was made by RIMC commandant Col Ajay Kumar during the institution's
100th Founder's day celebration
105. India’s digital economy is expected to touch an exponential growth of $800 billion by
________.
1) 2028
2) 2026
3) 2024
4) 2030
5) 2025
Answer- 4) 2030
Explanation:
India's digital economy is expected to witness exponential growth to $800 billion by 2030 on the
back of rising internet penetration and increasing income announced by Finance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman
106. In which state is Gorumara National Park located?

1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About West Bengal:
Governor – Jagdeep Dhankhar
National Parks – Gorumara National Park, Sundarban National Park, Jaldapara National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Jorpokhri Wildlife Sanctuary, Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, Chapramari
Wildlife Sanctuary
107. What is the Capital of Hungary?

1) Canberra
2) Budapest
3) Malabo
4) Baghdad
5) Ottawa
Answer- 2) Budapest
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Explanation:
About Hungary:
Prime Minister – Viktor Orban
Capital – Budapest (largest city in Hungary)
Currency – Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Major river – River Danube
Lakes – Lake Balaton (largest lake in Central Europe); Lake Heviz (second largest thermal lake in
the world)
108. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the National Health Mission
(NHM)?
1) The National Health Mission (NHM) was launched in 2005 by the Government of India.
2) It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women and to reduce neonatal
mortality and maternal mortality.
3) The National Health Mission (NHM) encompasses its two Sub-Missions, The National Rural
Health Mission (NRHM) and The National Urban Health Mission (NUHM).
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
National Health Mission:
i. National Health Mission (NHM) was launched by the Government of India on 12 April 2005.
ii. It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women and to reduce neonatal
mortality and maternal mortality.
iii. NHM operated under the MoHFW encompasses two Submissions, the National Rural Health
Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM).
109. Where is Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) Assam
3) Maharashtra
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About Jammu & Kashmir (J&K):
Lieutenant Governor– Manoj Sinha
Wildlife Sanctuary- Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary, Limber Wildlife Sanctuary, Nandini Wildlife
Sanctuary.
Airport – Srinagar International Airport, Jammu airport (Satwari Airport)
110. Khoria Dance is celebrated in which state?

1) Jharkhand
2) Haryana
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3) Punjab
4) Rajasthan
5) Gujarat
Answer- 2) Haryana
Explanation:
About Haryana:
Governor- Bandaru Dattatreya
Dance- Khoria Dance,Holi Dance
Ramsar site- Sultanpur National Park and Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary
111. In which year India observed its 1st National Vaccination Day?
1) 1993
2) 1995
3) 1990
4) 1992
5) 1997
Answer- 2) 1995
Explanation:
The Government of India observed the first National Vaccination Day (Immunisation Day) on 16th
March 1995.
i. 16th March 1995 also marks the day on which India administered the first dose of an oral
vaccine against polio.
112. Who is the current (as of March 2022) CEO of the Railway Board?
1) V K Tripathi
2) Suneet Sharma
3) RK Singh
4) Ashwani Lohani
5) JP Batra
Answer- 1) V K Tripathi
Explanation:
About Indian Railways:
It was nationalized in 1951
Chairman and CEO of Railway Board- V K Tripathi
Union Minister– Ashwini Vaishnaw (Rajya Sabha Odisha)
Ministers of State– Danve Raosaheb Dadarao (Constituency- Jalna, Maharashtra), Darshana
Vikram Jardosh (Constituency- Surat, Gujarat)
113. What is the currency of Honduras?

1) Pound
2) Euro
3) Dollar
4) Peso
5) Lempira
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Answer- 5) Lempira
Explanation:
About Honduras:
Capital- Tegucigalpa
Currency- Honduran Lempira
Continent- North America
114. In 2021, Kazhuveli wetland was declared as the 16th Bird Sanctuary of which state?
1) Kerala
2) Telangana
3) Karnataka
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
In 2021, The Kazhuveli wetland situated in the Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu was declared as
the 16th Bird Sanctuary by Surpiya Sahu, Environment and Forest Secretary, at the Minister of
Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
i. The Kazhuveli wetlands are referred to as the 2nd largest Brackish Water Lake in South India,
only after Pulicat lake.
115. When International Labour Organization established?

1) 1919
2) 1951
3) 1921
4) 1977
5) 1967
Answer- 1) 1919
Explanation:
ILO is the only tripartite United Nations agency that brings together governments, employers, and
workers from 187 member countries.
India is a founder member of the International Labour Organization.
ILO Director-General – Guy Ryder
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland.
116. Who is known as the ‘Father of laparoscopy in India’?

1) Tehemton Erach Udwadia
2) Lata Desai
3) Kamlakar Tripathi
4) Himmatrao Bawaskar
5) Balaji Tambe
Answer- 1) Tehemton Erach Udwadia
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Explanation:
About Dr Tehemton Erach Udwadia:
i. Dr Tehemton Erach Udwadia, who hails from Mumbai, is a general and gastrointestinal surgeon.
ii. He was the first surgeon in India to introduce laparoscopy in surgery in 1972 and he was the
first to perform laparoscopic surgery in the developing world in 1990.
iii. He is widely known as the ‘Father of laparoscopy in India’.
117. Where is ‘Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary’ located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
About Uttarakhand:
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Sonanadi wildlife sanctuary, Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary.
National Park- Nanda Devi National Park, Valley of Flowers National Park, Rajaji National Park.
118. What is the validity period of a GI tag?

1) 8 years
2) 5 years
3) 10 years
4) 6 years
5) 2 years
Answer- 3) 10 years
Explanation:
A registered ‘Geographical Indication’ (GI) Tag shall be valid for 10 years and can be renewed
on payment of renewal fee.
119. Which became the first railway station under the purview of South Central Railway to
implement the "One Nation, One Product"?
1) Chennai Railway Station
2) Renigunta Railway Station
3) Kozhikode Railway Station
4) Tirupati Railway Station
5) Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station
Answer- 4) Tirupati Railway Station
Explanation:
Tirupati Railway Station will be the first station under the purview of South Central Railway to
implement the ‘One Nation, One Product’ concept.
i. The artisans involved in Kalamkari textiles and arts, and woodcraft, which are considered local
to Tirupati were invited to sell their products in the station.
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120. What is the formula to calculate the unemployed rate?

1) Total labour force / Total number of unemployed x 100
3) Total number of unemployed / total labour force X 100
5) Total number of unemployed / total labour force x 1000
Answer- 3) Total number of unemployed / total labour force X 100
Explanation:
Total number of unemployed / total labour force multiplied by 100 is the correct formula to find
out the unemployment rate.
121. Where is the headquarters of the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID)?
1) New York, USA
3) Washington, US
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 3) Washington, US
Explanation:
About United States Agency for International Development (USAID):
Established- 3 November 1961
Founder- John F. Kennedy
Headquarters- Washington, DC, United States
122. What is the Capital of the Republic of Zambia?

1) Lusaka
2) Harare
3) Ankara
4) Damascus
5) Madrid
Answer- 1) Lusaka
Explanation:
About Republic of Zambia:
On 24 October 1964, Zambia became independent of the United Kingdom(UK) and then Prime
Minister(PM) Kenneth Kaunda became the inaugural president of the Republic of Zambia.
President– Hakainde Hichilema
Capital– Lusaka
Currency– Zambian Kwacha
123. Which of the following is the objective of Monetary Policy?

1) To maintain price stability
2) Arrangement of full employment
3) Exchange rate stability
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4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
The policy by which the desired level of money flow and its demand is regulated by the RBI is
known as monetary policy. Monetary policy is maintained through actions such as increasing the
interest rate, or changing the amount of money banks need to keep in the vault (bank reserves).
The main objectives of Monetary Policy are,
• To maintain price stability.
• To ensure adequate flow of credit to productive sectors so as to assist growth.
• Arrangement of full employment
• Expansion of credit facility
• Equality & Justice Stability in exchange rate
• Promotion of Fixed Deposit
• Equitable distribution of Credit
124. Where is Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) West Bengal
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On the occasion of World Wetlands Day 2022 (2nd February), Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary
(“Ramsar Site” no. 2464) in Gujarat, India and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary (Site no. 2465) in Uttar
Pradesh(UP), India were declared as the Ramsar sites.
125. In February 2022, __________ became the second country after China to implement the
T+1 stock settlement mechanism.
1) Japan
2) India
3) UK
4) Russia
5) US
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
India has become the second country after China to implement the T+1 stock settlement
mechanism in a phased manner from 25 February.
i. The system will be starting with select stocks and then gradually adding others to the fold.
Instruction regarding this was issued by SEBI on January 01, 2022. Before this, the settlement
period of stocks in India was T+2, i.e. two days after the actual buy/selling of stock.
ii. T means the trade/transaction day i.e. the day on which stock is bought/sold. and here T+1
means that the actual stock settlement will happen on the next day.
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126. Gujarat government marked 100 years of the Pal-Dadhvav massacre on ____________.
1) 7th March, 2022
2) 18 March, 2022
3) 15th March, 2022
4) 10th March, 2022
5) 8th March, 2022
Explanation:
On 7th March, 2022, the Gujarat government marked 100 years of the Pal-Dadhvav killings,
calling it a massacre “bigger than the Jallianwala Bagh”. Before this, the incident had been featured
on the state’s Republic Day tableau.
About the massacre:
i. Pal-Dadhvav massacre refers to the killing of around 1,200 tribal revolutionaries (Bhils) by the
British. It happened on 7th March 1922, in the Pal-Chitariya and Dadhvaav villages of Sabarkantha
district, then part of Idar state (present-day Gujarat state).
ii. On Amalki Ekadashi, villagers gathered on the banks of Heir River as part of the ‘Eki
movement’. The Eki movement was led by Motilal Tejawat and the objective was to protest
against the land revenue tax imposed on them by the British and feudal lords.
127. Which of the following is correct with respect to the “Arctic Council”?
1) The council was founded in 1996.
2) The Headquarters of council is Tromso, Norway
3) India is the council member and founder member of the Arctic Council.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
About Arctic Council:
Founded– 1996
Headquarters- Tromso, Norway
Council members (8)– eight Arctic states; Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden,
Russia and the U.S
Observer states (13)-France, Germany, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, China, Poland, India,
Republic of Korea, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Singapore.
128. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the “Sovereign Green
Bonds”?
A) Sovereign Green Bonds are government securities denominated in grams of gold.
B) the bonds are issued by the RBI on behalf of the Government of India.
C) The minimum initial investment is 1 gram of gold, and the upper limit is 4 Kg of gold per
investor.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
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4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Sovereign Green Bonds are government securities denominated in grams of gold.
i. The bonds are issued by the RBI on behalf of the Government of India.
ii. The minimum initial investment is 1 gram of gold, and the upper limit is 4 Kg of gold per
investor.
129. Which of the following is Not a scheme launched for Pregnant women by the
government of India?
1) Janani Suraksha Yojana
2) Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
3) Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
4) Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
5) Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram
Answer- 4) Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Explanation:
• Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) launched in 2016 for pregnant
women.
• Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) from 2017- a Direct Benefit Transfer
(DBT) scheme under which cash benefits are provided to pregnant women.
• Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK), free and cashless services including normal
deliveries and caesarean operations and sick newborn(up to 30 days after birth).
• Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is launched with the motive of preventing Maternal
Mortality Rate.
130. Who is the father of the nation of Bangladesh?

1) Abu Sayeed Chowdhury
2) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
3) Ziaur Rahman
4) Syed Nazrul Islam
5) Abdul Hamid
Answer- 2) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Explanation:
The father of the nation of Bangladesh is Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Note- Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal has unveiled the poster of his upcoming biopic feature
titled Mujib - The Making of a Nation. It is an India-Bangladesh co-production on the life of Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman, the father of the nation of Bangladesh, under an audiovisual co-production
agreement between the Republic of India and the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
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131. In which place Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle was inaugurated to mark Azadi ka
Amrit Mahotsav?
1) South Africa
2) USA
3) Bangladesh
4) Maldives
5) Madagascar
Answer- 5) Madagascar
Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle’ has been unveiled in Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo to
mark Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Ambassador of India to Madagascar, Abhay Kumar celebrated the
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav by inaugurating a Green Triangle, along with Mayor of Antananarivo
Naina Andriantsitohaina.
132. Where is the headquarters of the International Organization for Migration (IOM)?
2) Rome, Italy
4) Vienna, Austria
5) Paris, France
Explanation:
International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an intergovernmental organization that works
closely with governmental, non-governmental, and intergovernmental partners in the field of
migration to aid orderly and humane migration for the benefit of the human race.
Headquarters of the organization- Geneva, Switzerland.
133. In which state is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Group of Monuments at Hampi,
located?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Telangana
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Group of Monuments at Hampi was located in Karnataka and the monuments at Hampi were
built by the founder of Vijay Nagar dynasty.
About Karnataka:
Chief Minister- Basavaraj S Bommai
Bird Sanctuary– Adichunchanagiri Peacock sanctuary, Attiveri Bird sanctuary
UNESCO World Heritage site– Group of Monuments at Hampi
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134. Who is the current (as of March’22) President of the Board of Control for Cricket in
India (BCCI)?
1) Kapil Dev
2) Sourav Ganguly
3) Ravi Shastri
4) Sachin Tendulkar
5) Sunil Gavaskar
Answer- 2) Sourav Ganguly
Explanation:
About Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI):
President – Sourav Ganguly
135. Who is the current (as of March’22) president of Bangladesh?

1) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
2) Abdul Hamid
3) Zillur Rahman
4) Abdus Sattar
5) Shahabuddin Ahmed
Answer- 2) Abdul Hamid
Explanation:
About Republic of Bangladesh:
Capital- Dhaka
President- Abdul Hamid
Prime minister- Sheikh Hasina
Currency- Bangladeshi taka
136. __________ is the state bird of Delhi.

1) Greater flamingo
2) House Sparrow
3) Asian Koel
4) Great hornbill
5) Grey Heron
Answer- 2) House Sparrow
Explanation:
House Sparrow the State Bird of Delhi:
In 2012, then Chief Minister (CM) of Delhi, Sheila Dikshit, declared the house sparrow as the state
bird of Delhi during the launch of the Nature Forever Society (NSF’s) Rise for the Sparrow
Campaign.
i. The NFS proposed declaring the house sparrow as the state bird of Delhi.
ii. The House sparrow was assessed for the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN)
Red List of Threatened Species in 2016 and it was listed as Least Concern.
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137. Which of the following is “Not” in the list of official languages of the United Nations?
1) Arabic
2) Chinese
3) Spanish
4) French
5) Japanese
Answer- 5) Japanese
Explanation:
The 6 Language Days are dedicated to the six official languages of the UN, English, Arabic, Chinese,
Spanish, French and Russian.
Other UN Language Days:
• Arabic Language Day – December 8
• English Language Day – April 23
• Russian Language Day – June 6
• Spanish Language Day – October 12
• Chinese Language Day – April 20
138. According to census 2011, which union territory has highest sex ratio?
1) Pondicherry
2) Chandigarh
3) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
4) Delhi
5) Lakshadweep
Answer- 1) Pondicherry
Explanation:
• Highest Populous UT- Delhi
• Least Populous UT- Lakshadweep
• Highest Populous state- Uttar Pradesh
• Least populous state- Sikkim
• Highest sex ratio in state- Kerala
• Lowest sex ratio in state- Haryana
• Highest sex ratio in UT- Pondicherry
• Lowest sex ratio in UT- Daman and Diu
139. Match the following International Organisations with their Headquarters location:
i. UNESCO a. Paris, France
ii. World Health Organization b. Geneva, Switzerland
iii. United Nations Environment Programme c. Rome, Italy
iv. Food and Agriculture Organization d. Nairobi, Kenya
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
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Answer- 4) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c

Explanation:
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)- Paris, France
World Health Organization (WHO)- Geneva, Switzerland
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)- Nairobi, Kenya
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)- Rome, Italy
140. In which year 1st Battle of Panipat took place between Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi?
1) 1774
2) 1529
3) 1761
4) 1526
5) 1556
Answer- 4) 1526
Explanation:
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi. The Battle
was fought on April 21, 1526.
i. The First Battle of Panipat resulted in the death of Ibrahim Lodi and also the end of the Lodi
Dynasty and the Delhi Sultanate in India. Also, with the end of the Sultanate, the Mughal rule
began in India.
Note- 2nd Battle of Panipat- 1556, 3rd Battle of Panipat-1761
141. Who becomes first para-athlete to receive Padma Bhushan in 2022?

1) Suhas Yathiraj
2) Manoj Sarkar
3) Devendra Jhajharia
4) Manish Narwal
5) Parmod Bhagat
Answer- 3) Devendra Jhajharia
Explanation:
Legendary javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia on Monday became the first para-athlete to
receive the Padma Bhushan, the country's third-highest civilian award.
i. The 40-year-old Jhajharia received the prestigious award from President Ram Nath Kovind at
the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
ii. Jhajharia is a multiple-time Paralympics medal winner, having won his maiden gold during the
2004 Paralympics in Athens, his second gold medal during the Rio Games in 2016, and a silver
medal during the 2020 Tokyo edition last year.
142. In which field Radheyshyam Khemka received the Padma Vibhushan award in 2022?
1) Trade and Industry
2) Art
3) Public Affairs
4) Literature and Education
5) Civil Service
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Answer- 4) Literature and Education

Explanation:
Padma Vibhushan (4):
S.no Name Field
1 Radheyshyam Khemka (Posthumous) Literature and Education
2 Prabha Atre Art
3 General Bipin Rawat (Posthumous) Civil Service
4 Kalyan Singh (Posthumous) Public Affairs
143. According to census 2011, which has the highest Population state?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) West Bengal
4) Bihar
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 1) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
• Highest Populous UT- Delhi
• Least Populous UT- Lakshadweep
• Highest Populous state- Uttar Pradesh
• Least populous state- Sikkim
144. How many languages have been mentioned in the 8th Schedule of the Indian
Constitution?
1) 20
2) 21
3) 17
4) 19
5) 22
Answer- 5) 22
Explanation:
22 languages have been mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
The Constitutional provisions relating to the Eighth Schedule occur in article 344(1) and 351 of
the Constitution.
List of languages in the Eighth Schedule
The Eighth Schedule to the Constitution consists of the following 22 languages:- (1) Assamese, (2)
Bengali, (3) Gujarati, (4) Hindi, (5) Kannada, (6) Kashmiri, (7) Konkani, (8) Malayalam, (9)
Manipuri, (10) Marathi, (11) Nepali, (12) Oriya, (13) Punjabi, (14) Sanskrit, (15) Sindhi, (16)
Tamil, (17) Telugu, (18) Urdu (19) Bodo, (20) Santhali, (21) Maithili and (22) Dogri.
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Of these languages, 14 were initially included in the Constitution. Sindhi language was added in
1967. Thereafter three more languages viz., Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were included in 1992.
Subsequently Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali were added in 2004
145. Where is Zoji La pass located?

1) Sikkim
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Ladakh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 4) Ladakh
Explanation:
Zoji La is a high mountain pass located in the Kargil district of Ladakh. The pass links Leh and
Srinagar and provides an important link between Union Territories of Ladakh and Kashmir.
Note- Border Roads Organisation (BRO) opened the gateway between Union Territories of
Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir - the Zoji La Pass - for traffic on Srinagar-Kargil-Leh road at 11,650
feet on March 19, 2022, setting up an all-time record of the pass being opened after just 73 days of
its closure this year.
146. In which year the Battle of Chausa took place between Humayun and Sher Shah Suri?
1) 1526
2) 1528
3) 1539
4) 1556
5) 1540
Answer- 3) 1539
Explanation:
The battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and Sher Shah Suri in 1539. The Mughal
forces under Humayun were handed a crushing defeat by Sher Shah. Humayun narrowly escaped
with his life.
Note- Humayun was the eldest son of Babur real name Nasir-ud-Din Muhammad was the second
emperor of the Mughal Empire.
147. Who is the first Indian Governor-General of independent India?

1) C. Rajagopalachari
2) Sarojini Naidu
3) Rajendra Prasad
4) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
5) Annie Besant
Answer- 1) C. Rajagopalachari
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Explanation:
The first Indian Governor-General of independent India was named C. Rajagopalachari.
Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, popularly known as Rajaji, was India's first Indian Governor-
General.
Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-General of India, as India soon became a Republic in 1950.
148. What is the minimum age to become a member of Lok Sabha?

1) 25 years
2) 18 years
3) 30 years
4) 40 years
5) 25 years
Answer- 1) 25 years
Explanation:
As per article 84 of the constitution, a person is qualified to be a member of parliament provided
he/she is a citizen of India has completed 25 years in case of Lok Sabha and 30 years of age in
case of Rajya Sabha 35 years incase of President of India.
149. Which ministry launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)?

Answer- 4) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Explanation:
About National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA):
i. National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) Is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme by Ministry of
Parliamentary Affairs with the funding ratio of 90 : 10 by Centre and State respectively
ii. NeVA is a neutral, member-centric application deployed on NIC Cloud, MeghRaj which is also
called as “GI Cloud”.
iii. This application is spearheading the principle of ‘One Nation- One Application’ with the
objective of ‘Cloud First and Mobile First to serve Members’.
150. In which field Gurmeet Bawa received the Padma Bhushan award in 2022?
2) Art
3) Public Affairs
5) Civil Service
Answer- 2) Art
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Explanation:
Gurmeet Bawa received the 2022 Padma Bhushan award in the Art field.
Bawa, who is popularly known as 'Lambi hek di malika' (the queen of singing in an extended
breath). For her contribution to Punjabi folk music, Gurmeet Bawa was conferred with the state
award by the Punjab government in 1991, Sangeet Puraskar by the Punjab Natak Akademi, the
national Devi Ahilya Award by the Madhya Pradesh government in 2002 and the Shiromani
Gayika Award by the Punjabi language department in 2008.
151. According to census 2011, which state has highest sex ratio?
1) Kerala
2) Maharashtra
3) Punjab
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Haryana
Answer- 1) Kerala
Explanation:
• Highest sex ratio in state- Kerala
• Lowest sex ratio in state- Haryana
• Highest sex ratio in UT- Pondicherry
• Lowest sex ratio in UT- Daman and Diu
152. What is the capital of Turkmenistan?

1) Ashgabat
2) Baku
3) Bishkek
4) Dushanbe
5) Tashkent
Answer- 1) Ashgabat
Explanation:
About Turkmenistan:
Capital – Ashgabat
Currency – Manat
153. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Open Network for Digital
Commerce (ONDC)?
1) ONDC was incorporated in 2021 by the Department of Science and Technology under the
Ministry of Science and Technology.
2) It aims to democratise Digital Commerce, moving it from a platform-centric model to an open
network.
3) ONDC is to e-commerce in India and it will be compliant with the Information Technology Act,
2000.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
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Explanation:
About Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC):
i. ONDC, incorporated on 30th December 2021, is an initiative of the Department for Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry(MoCI).
ii. It is a globally first-of-its-kind initiative that aims to democratise Digital Commerce, moving it
from a platform-centric model to an open network
iii. As UPI is to the digital payment domain, ONDC is to e-commerce in India.
• ONDC will be compliant with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and designed for
compliance with the emerging Personal Data Protection Bill.
154. Where is the Headquarters of the World Meteorological Organization(WMO)?

2) Rome, Italy
4) Vienna, Austria
5) Paris, France
Explanation:
About World Meteorological Organization(WMO):
President– Gerhard Adrian
Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland
155. In which year the “Battle of Ghaghra” took place between Babur and Sultan Nusrat
Shah?
1) 1526
2) 1528
3) 1529
4) 1556
5) 1540
Answer- 3) 1529
Explanation:
The Battle of Ghaghra, fought in 1529, was a major battle for the conquest of India by the Mughal
Empire. It was fought between Mughal forces under Babur against the Sultanate of Bengal under
Sultan Nusrat Shah. However, Babur won the Battle of Ghaghra.
Note- The Battle of Ghaghra was Babur’s last Battle in India and occurred in 1529.
156. In which year Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa on request
by Gopal Krishna Gokhale?
1) 1917
2) 1915
3) 1912
4) 1914
5) 1919
Answer- 2) 1915
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Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa on 9 January 1915. After arriving in India,
Mahatma Gandhi successfully organized Satyagraha Movements in various places. Gandhi
returned to India from South Africa in 1915 at the request of Gopal Krishna Gokhale; he wanted
Gandhiji to come to India and know the situation of India under British Rule.
Movements Started by Gandhiji in India:
• Champaran Satyagraha of 1917
• Kheda Satyagraha of 1918
• Khilafat Movement Post World War I
• Non-Co-operation Movement
• Civil Disobedience Movement
• Negotiations over Round Table Conferences
• Gandhi Irwin Pact
• Quit India Movement
157. In which field Kalyan Singh received the Padma Vibhushan award in 2022?
1) Public Affairs
2) Art
5) Civil Service
Answer- 1) Public Affairs
Explanation:
Padma Vibhushan (4):
S.no Name Field
1 Kalyan Singh (Posthumous) Public Affairs
2 Prabha Atre Art
3 General Bipin Rawat (Posthumous) Civil Service
4 Radheyshyam Khemka (Posthumous) Literature and Education
158. According to census 2011, which UT has the highest literacy rate?
1) Pondicherry
2) Chandigarh
3) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
4) Delhi
5) Lakshadweep
Answer- 5) Lakshadweep
Explanation:
• Highest Literacy Rate in State- Kerala (94%)
• Lowest Literacy Rate in State- Bihar (61.8%)
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• Highest Literacy Rate in UT- Lakshadweep (91%)

• Lowest Literacy Rate in UT- Dadra and Nagar Haveli (76.24%)
159. Match the following Fundamental Rights of India with their Article in the Indian
Constitution:
i. Right to Equality a. Article 21 A
Ii. Rights to Freedom of Speech b. Article 19
iii. Right to Constitutional Remedies c. Article 32
iv. Rights to Education d. Article 14
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
• Right to Equality- Article 14
• Rights to Freedom of Speech- Article 19
• Right to Constitutional Remedies- Article 32
• Rights to Education- Article 21 A
160. In which place the Bhairon Jhanki festival was celebrated in March 2022?
1) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
2) Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
3) Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh
4) Patna, Bihar
5) Garhwa, Jharkhand
Answer- 2) Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
The historic Bhairon Jhanki festival is being celebrated in the Rajouri district of Jammu and
Kashmir.
i. As a part of this festival, 'Jhankis' of Bhairon Baba are taken out a week before Holi. A person
plays the role of Bhairon Baba as a part of 'Jhanki'. The festival lasts for eight days.
161. Which mineral company in India has recently (in March’22) produced 40 million
tonnes of iron ore in the FY 2021-22?
1) National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd
2) Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd
3) Bharat Aluminum Company Ltd
4) National Aluminum Company Ltd
5) Hindustan Copper Ltd
Answer- 1) National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd
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Explanation:
National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd (NMDC) has produced 40 million tonnes of iron
ore in the financial year 2021-22.
NMDC is the first mineral company to cross the 40 million tonne milestone in a year.
162. Where is Sasthamkotta Lake located?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Telangana
3) Kerala
4) Karnataka
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 3) Kerala
Explanation:
About Kerala:
Chief Minister- Pinarayi Vijayan
Airport- Kannur International Airport, Calicut International Airport
Ramsar Sites – Vembanad-Kol Wetland, Sasthamkotta Lake
163. Who is the current (as of Jan’22) Managing Director & CEO of Airtel Payment Bank?
1) Anubrata Biswas
2) Satish Kumar Gupta
3) J. Venkataramu
4) Harikrishnan
5) Rishi Gupta
Answer- 1) Anubrata Biswas
Explanation:
About Airtel Payments Bank:
Managing Director & CEO-Anubrata Biswas
Headquarters- New Delhi, Delhi
164. Who administers the oath of office to the Governor of a State as per the Article 159 of
the Indian Constitution?
1) President of India
2) Chief Minister of the State
3) Prime Minister of India
4) Chief Justice of High Court
5) Chief Justice of India
Answer- 4) Chief Justice of High Court
Explanation:
As per Article 159 of the Indian Constitution, Chief Justice of the High Court administers the oath
of office to the Governor of a State.
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165. When was the 1st Census conducted in India by W.C.Plowden, Census Commissioner of
India?
1) 1881
2) 1894
3) 1901
4) 1910
5) 1925
Answer- 1) 1881
Explanation:
The first synchronous census in India was held in 1881 by W.C.Plowden, Census Commissioner of
India. Since then it has been undertaken every 10 years.
The first census of Independent India was conducted in 1951 and Censuses are conducted under
Census of India Act,1948.
i. Slogan of 2011 Census - "Our Census - Our Future''
166. When was the Ramsar Convention or Convention on Wetlands signed?

1) 1960
2) 1985
3) 1980
4) 1971
5) 1975
Answer- 4) 1971
Explanation:
The Ramsar Convention or Convention on Wetlands was signed in 1971 at the city of Ramsar in
Iran.
167. In which year the 1st battle of Tarain took place between Prithviraj Chauhan and
Mohammed Ghori?
1) 1198
2) 1180
3) 1191
4) 1185
5) 1192
Answer- 3) 1191
Explanation:
The First Battle of Tarain was fought in 1191 between the Muhammad Ghori and Prithiviraj
Chauhan and their allies, near Tarain. The conflict led them into the first battle of Tarain, where
Prithviraj defeated Mohammad Ghori.
i. The Second Battle of Tarain (located in the present-day Haryana state) was fought in 1192 and
Mohammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan.
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168. Who established the “Atmiya Sabha” a precursor in the socio-religious reforms in
Bengal?
1) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
2) Swami Vivekananda
3) Dayanand Saraswati
4) Jyotirao Phule
5) Rabindranath Tagore
Answer- 1) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy established the “Atmiya Sabha” a precursor organization in the socio-
religious reforms in Bengal in Kolkata. It was a philosophical discussion circle where debates and
discussions were held leading to the ideas for social reforms.
169. Which of the following leader who participated in all three round table conferences?
1) Lala Lajpat Rai
2) Mahatma Gandhi
3) Subhas Chandra Bose
4) Tej Bahadur Sapru
5) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer- 4) Tej Bahadur Sapru
Explanation:
Dr. BR Ambedkar & Tej Bahadur Sapru participated in all three round table conferences.
Lord Irwin was the Governor-General and Viceroy of India from 3 April 1926 to 18 April 1931 and
the First Round Table Conference held from November 1930 – January 1931
• Second Round Table Conference (September 1931 – December 1931)
• Third Round Table Conference (November – December 1932)
Mahatma Gandhi attended only the second round table conference which took place in 1931
representing the Indian National Congress.
170. In which schedule of the Constitution of India has provisions for the allocation of seats
in the Council of States?
1) 5th Schedule
2) 1st Schedule
3) 4th Schedule
4) 2nd Schedule
5) 3rd Schedule
Answer- 3) 4th Schedule
Explanation:
The fourth Schedule contains provisions as to the allocation of seats in the Council of States.
The Indian Constitution originally had eight schedules.
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171. Which among the following articles speaks about impeachment of the President of
India?
1) Article 61
2) Article 81
3) Article 71
4) Article 41
5) Article 51
Answer- 1) Article 61
Explanation:
As per Article 61, the President of India can be impeached on grounds of violation of the
Constitution.
i. The process of impeachment can begin in any of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha and the impeachment
bill will be passed by the two-third special majority of the total member of the house.
172. In which state is Keoladeo National Park located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Jharkhand
4) Rajasthan
5) Punjab
Answer- 4) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Keoladeo National Park is located in Rajasthan
Note- In March 2022, An uncommon experiment with Africa’s Boma technique undertaken at
Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district for capturing and translocating spotted
deer is set to improve the prey base in Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve, situated 450 km away.
173. The tribals in Gujarat will hold a public meeting in Kaprada in Valsad district to
protest against the Centre’s Par Tapi Narmada river-linking project.
Narmada River originates from which state?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Jharkhand
3) Punjab
4) Maharashtra
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Narmada River originates from Madhya Pradesh.
• The Par Tapi Narmada link project was envisioned under the 1980 National Perspective
Plan under the former Union Ministry of Irrigation and the Central Water Commission
(CWC). The link mainly includes the construction of seven dams.
• The project proposes to transfer river water from the surplus regions of the Western
Ghats to the deficit regions of Saurashtra and Kutch.
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• It proposes to link three rivers — Par, originating from Nashik in Maharashtra and
flowing through Valsad, Tapi from Saputara that flows through Maharashtra and Surat in
Gujarat, and Narmada originating in Madhya Pradesh and flowing through Maharashtra
and Bharuch and Narmada districts in Gujarat.
174. What is the capital of North Korea?

1) Seoul
2) Pristina
3) Tarawa
4) Pyongyang
5) Kingston
Answer- 4) Pyongyang
Explanation:
About North Korea:
Capital- Pyongyang
Supreme leader- Kim Jong-un
Currency- North Korean won
175. In which field Gosaveedu Shaik Hassan received the Padma Shri award in 2022?
2) Art
3) Public Affairs
5) Civil Service
Answer- 2) Art
Explanation:
Gosaveedu Shaik Hassan (Posthumous) from Andhra Pradesh received Padma Shri award 2022 in
the field of Art.
176. Where is Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) Uttarakhand
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Bihar
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
About Himachal Pradesh:
Chief Minister- Jai Ram Thakur
Wildlife Sanctuary -Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary, Lipa Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary
Festivals – Manali Winter Carnival, Lohri – Makar Sankranti, Halda
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177. In which year the “battle of Kannauj” took place between Sher Shah Suri and
Humayun?
1) 1556
2) 1540
3) 1527
4) 1529
5) 1539
Answer- 2) 1540
Explanation:
The battle of Kannauj was fought between Sher Shah Suri and Mughal Emperor Humayun in
1540. It ended in a decisive victory for Sher Shah Suri for the 2nd time. In the Battle of Chausa
(1539) Sher Shah defeated Humayun thus breaking the Mughal rule in India.
Note- Humayun is the son of babur.
178. First Civil Disobedience by Gandhiji was _______.

1) Khilafat Movement
2) Quit India Movement
3) Champaran Satyagraha
4) Rowlatt Satyagraha
5) Kheda Satyagraha
Answer- 3) Champaran satyagraha
Explanation:
India's first civil disobedience movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1917 to protest
against the injustice meted out to tenant farmers in Champaran district of Bihar. It is widely
regarded as the place where Gandhi made his first experiments in satyagraha and then replicated
them elsewhere .
179. 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India provides for _______.

1) Two tiers of Municipalities institutions at the village and district levels
2) Two tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the village and block levels
3) Two tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the block and district levels
4) Three tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the village, block and district levels.
5) Three tiers of Municipalities institutions at Municipality, Ward committee
Answer- 4) Three tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the village, block and district levels.
Explanation:
The 73rd Amendment, Panchayats Raj, was added to Part IX of the Indian Constitution and deals
with articles 243 to 243 O and the 11th schedule.
The Panchayat Raj consists of three-tier structures:
• Gram Sabha at village level
• Panchayat Samiti at Block Level
• Zila Parishad at District Level
The tenure of the Panchayat Raj is a 5-year tenure, with compulsory elections to panchayats every
5 years.
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180. According to census 2011, which state has Highest urban Population rate in India?
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Punjab
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Bihar
Explanation:
• Highest urban Population in india (state)- Maharashtra
• Lowest urban Population in india ( UT)- Lakshadweep
• Highest Rural Population in india (state)- Uttar Pradesh
• Lowest Rural Population in india ( UT)- Lakshadweep
181. In which field Sanjaya Rajaram received the Padma Bhushan award in 2022?
2) Art
3) Science and Engineering
5) Civil Service
Answer- 3) Science and Engineering
Explanation:
Sanjaya Rajaram (Posthumous) received the 2022 Padma Bhushan award in the Science and
Engineering field from Mexico.
Dr Sanjaya Rajaram, an Indian-Mexican agricultural scientist, developed high-yielding and
disease-resistant wheat varieties that small and large farmers grow across 51 countries.
182. The world day of theatre for children and Young People 2022 was observed across the
globe on _________.
1) 28th March 2022
2) 24th March 2022
3) 19th March 2022
4) 22nd March 2022
5) 20th March 2022
Explanation:
The World day of theatre for children and Young People 2022 was celebrated across the globe on
March 20th 2022.
i. The main purpose is to attract the attention of a wider public to the art of theatre for children
and young people
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183. For the 1st time Indian constitution was recently (in March’22) translated into Ol
Chiki script.
The Ol Chiki script belongs to which language of India?
1) Gujarati language
2) Sanskrit language
3) Konkani language
4) Santhali language
5) Marathi language
Answer- 4) Santhali language
Explanation:
India’s Constitution has been translated into Ol Chiki script for the first time.
i. The Ol Chiki script, also known as Ol Chemetʼ, Ol Ciki, Ol, and sometimes as the Santali alphabet,
is the official writing system for Santhali languages, an Austroasiatic language recognized as an
official regional language in India.
ii. In 2003, the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act added Santhali to Schedule VIII to the
Constitution of India, which lists the official languages of India, along with the Bodo, Dogri and
Maithili languages.
184. In March 2022, India1 Payments received a perpetual licence to set-up White Label
ATMs (WLAs) in India from the RBI. Where is the Headquarters of India1 Payments
Limited?
1) Patna
2) Mumbai
3) Kolkata
4) Bengaluru
5) Chennai
Answer- 4) Bengaluru
Explanation:
India1 Payments (formerly BTI Payments Private Ltd) has received a perpetual licence to set-up,
own and operate White Label ATMs (WLAs) in India from the RBI.
India1 Payments Limited:
Founded: 2006
Headquarters: Bengaluru
185. Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) provides employment

opportunities in rural India.
SVEP under which ministry?
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Explanation:
Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP):
The Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP), the sub scheme of the National Rural
Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) will promote and provide employment opportunities in rural India.
SVEP under the Ministry of Rural Development.
186. Where is Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) located?

1) Roorkee, Uttarakhand
2) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
3) Guwahati, Assam
4) Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
5) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Answer- 3) Guwahati, Assam
Explanation:
About Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE):
It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
Location- Guwahati, Assam
Established– 1993
187. The Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme was launched as a Regional
Connectivity Scheme(RCS) under which ministry?
5) Ministry of Civil Aviation
Answer- 5) Ministry of Civil Aviation
Explanation:
About UDE DESH KA AAM NAAGRIK (UDAN) scheme:
i. The Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme was launched as a Regional Connectivity
Scheme(RCS) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation in 2016.
ii. It is a regional airport development programme of upgrading underserved air routes.
188. In which year the “battle of Plassey” took place between the East India Company
(British) and Siraj-Ud-Daulah, Nawab of Bengal?
1) 1757
2) 1576
3) 1657
4) 1760
5) 1764
Answer- 1) 1757
Explanation:
The Battle of Plassey was fought between the East India Company headed by Robert Clive and
the Nawab of Bengal (Siraj-Ud-Daulah) in 1757.
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i. The battle occurred during the late reign of the Mughal empire (called later Mughal Period).
Mughal emperor Alamgir-II was ruling the empire when the Battle of Plassey took place.
ii. The British defeated Siraj-ud-duala with the help of Mir Zafar and this battle was a major
turning point in modern Indian history that led to the consolidation of British rule in India.
189. Which Charter Act generated the post of Governor-General of India?

1) Charter Act of 1858
3) Charter Act 1853
Answer- 4) Charter Act of 1833
Explanation:
Features of Charter Act of 1833:
The Governor-General of Bengal became the Governor-General of India with exclusive legislative
powers.
i. The First Governor-General of India was Lord William Bentick.
190. In which field Balaji Tambe received the Padma Shri award in 2022?
2) Art
5) Medicine
Answer- 5) Medicine
Explanation:
Balaji Tambe (Posthumous) received the 2022 Padma Shri award in the Medicine field from
Maharashtra.
i. Shreeguru Dr. Balaji Tambe was a pioneering, world-renowned Ayurveda physician, author,
spiritual guru, and public educator who made exceptional contributions to Ayurveda, Yoga,
Meditation, Vedic Lifestyle and Healing Music.
ii. He is the founder of Atmasantulana Village - one of India's largest Panchakarma centres,
Santulan Ayurveda - known for Ayurvedic medicines in India and abroad, and Aum-Kurzentrum -
Europe's first Ayurveda and Panchakarma centre.
191. According to census 2011, which state has the highest literacy rate?
1) Maharashtra
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Kerala
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Answer- 3) Kerala
Explanation:
• Highest Literacy Rate in State- Kerala (94%)
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• Lowest Literacy Rate in State- Bihar (61.8%)

• Highest Literacy Rate in UT- Lakshadweep (91%)
• Lowest Literacy Rate in UT- Dadra and Nagar Haveli (76.24%)
192. In which part of the Indian Constitution the directive principles of state policy are
mentioned?
1) Part-V
2) Part-IV
3) Part-III
4) Part-II
5) Part-VI
Answer- 2) Part-IV
Explanation:
Articles 36-51 of Part-IV of the Indian Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policy
(DPSP).
193. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?
1) New York, USA
3) Washington, US
4) Nairobi, Kenya
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 4) Nairobi, Kenya
Explanation:
About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP):
Founded- 5 June 1972
Headquarters- Nairobi, Kenya
Executive Director- Inger Andersen
194. Where is Similipal Tiger Reserve located?

1) West Bengal
2) Odisha
3) Bihar
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
About Odisha:
Chief Minister – Naveen Patnaik
Governor – Ganeshi Lal
Tiger reserves – Similipal Tiger Reserve; Satkosia Tiger Reserve
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195. Russian Nobel Prize Winner Dmitry Muratov donates his gold medal to help Ukrainian
refugees.
In which field Dmitry Muratov received the Nobel Prize award along with Maria Ressa from
Philippines in 2021?
1) Peace
2) Literature
3) Medicine
4) Physiology
5) Chemistry
Answer- 1) Peace
Explanation:
The joint Russian winner of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, Dmitry Muratov, donated his medal to
help Ukrainian refugees.
Dmitry Muratov, editor of Russia's leading opposition newspaper Novaya Gazeta, was awarded
the 2021 prize alongside Maria Ressa of the Philippines for their efforts "to safeguard freedom of
expression".
196. In which year the “battle of Buxar” took place between the East India Company
(British) and the combined armies of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah and Shah Alam II?
1) 1764
2) 1735
3) 1658
4) 1757
5) 1760
Answer- 1) 1764
Explanation:
The Battle of Buxar 1764 was fought between the forces under the command of the British East
India Company, led by Hector Munro, and the combined armies of Mir Qasim, Nawab of Bengal;
Shuja-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Awadh; and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
197. Who was the founder of Indian National Congress in 1885?

1) Dadabhai Naoroji
2) Annie Besant
3) Allan Octavian Hume
4) Lord Dufferin
5) W C Banerjee
Answer- 3) Allan Octavian Hume
Explanation:
The Indian National Congress (INC) conducted its first session in Bombay from 28 to 31 December
1885 at the initiative of retired Civil Service officer Allan Octavian Hume.
i. A. O Hume organized the first meeting in Bombay with the approval of the Viceroy Lord
Dufferin.
ii. W C Banerjee was the first president of Congress; the first session was attended by 72
delegates, representing each province of India.
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198. Which article of the Indian constitution deals with a Money bill?
1) Article 117 (3)
2) Article 110 (1)
3) Article 117
4) Article 100
5) Article 110
Answer- 5) Article 110
Explanation:
A money bill is defined by Article 110 of the Constitution, as a draft law that contains only
provisions that deal with all or any of the matters listed therein, whether a bill is a money bill or
not, the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision on the issue shall be considered final.
• Money bills—Article 110
• Financial bills—Article 117 & Article 117 (3)
199. In the 94th Academy Awards (Oscars 2022), who won the best director award for the
film “The Power of the Dog”?
1) Siân Heder
2) Jane Campion
3) Kathryn Bigelow
4) Chloé Zhao
5) Justin Raleigh
Answer- 2) Jane Campion
Explanation:
Jane Campion wins best director Oscar for “The Power of the Dog” in the 94th Academy Awards
2022. Campion becomes the third woman to win the award, after Chloé Zhao in 2021 and Kathryn
Bigelow in 2010
200. Bharti Airtel recently (in March’22) acquired a 4.7 per cent stake in Indus Towers
from Vodafone Group for __________.
1) Rs 2, 093 crore
2) Rs 1, 238 crore
3) Rs 2,388 crore
4) Rs 3,782 crore
5) Rs 1,882 crore
Answer- 3) Rs 2,388 crore
Explanation:
In March 2022, Bharti Airtel along with its wholly-owned subsidiary acquired a 4.7 per cent stake
in Indus Towers from Vodafone Group for about Rs 2,388 crore.
201. What is the current (as of March’22) doctor-population ratio in India?

1) 1:926
2) 1:1000
3) 1:532
4) 1:834
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5) 1:632
Answer- 4) 1:834
Explanation:
In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, the Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dr Bharati
Pravin Pawar said the doctor-population ratio is 1 : 834 in the country.
There are also two lakh 89 thousand registered dentists, 32 lakh 63 thousand registered nursing
personnel and 13 lakh allied and Healthcare professionals in the country.
202. Solomon Island is a nation in the Melanesia region. What is the capital of Solomon
Island?
1) Noumea
2) Palikir
3) Port Moresby
4) Port Vila
5) Honiara
Answer- 5) Honiara
Explanation:
Solomon Islands is a nation in Melanesia, east of Papua New Guinea, comprising more than 990
islands. Its capital is Honiara, located on the island of Guadalcanal. The Solomon Islands have
been inhabited by Melanesian people for at least 30,000 years.
i. Melanesia is a subregion of Oceania in the southwestern Pacific Ocean
203. The Union government recently (in March’22) launched SLNP and AJAY to install
smart, energy efficient LED street lights and solar street lights across the country.
What does SLNP stand for?
1) Street Light National Program
2) Solar Lamp National Program
3) Street Lamp National Program
4) Street Light New Program
5) Solar Lamp new New Program
Answer- 1) Street Light National program
Explanation:
The Street Light National program (SLNP) was launched by the Government in January 2015 to
replace conventional street lights with smart and energy efficient LED street lights in the
municipal sector across the country.
i. Atal Jyoti Yojana (AJAY) Phase-II which provides for installation of solar street lights in remote,
rural and semi-urban areas
204. The union government approved the continuation of the PACER scheme from 2021 to
2026.
The PACER Scheme under which ministry?
1) Ministry of Power
2) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
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5) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Answer- 5) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Explanation:
The Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER) scheme comprises the Antarctic program,
Indian Arctic program, Southern Ocean program and Cryosphere and Climate program.
i. It is being implemented successfully through National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research
(NCPOR), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
205. In which year the 2nd Battle of Panipat took place between Akbar and Hemu?
1) 1774
2) 1529
3) 1761
4) 1526
5) 1556
Answer- 5) 1556
Explanation:
The Second Battle of Panipat took place in 1556, between the forces of Samrat Hem Chandra
Vikramaditya, popularly called Hemu and the forces of the Mughal emperor Akbar.
i. Akbar defeated Hemu in the 2nd battle of Panipat.
Note- 1st Battle of Panipat- 1526, 3rd Battle of Panipat-1761
206. Who is known as the Architect of Modern India?

1) Subhas Chandra Bose
2) Jawaharlal Nehru
3) Mahatma Gandhi
4) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
5) Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Answer- 2) Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of independent India. One of the most prominent
leaders of India’s Independence Movement, Pandit Nehru is known as the architect of modern
India.
207. The Joint sitting of both the Houses is chaired by __________.

1) President of India
2) Speaker of Lok Sabha
3) Vice-President of India
4) Speaker of Rajya Sabha
5) Prime Minister of India
Answer- 2) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation:
The joint sitting of the Parliament is called by the President (Article 108). It is presided over by
the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
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i. In his absence, it is presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, or in his absence, the
Deputy-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides.
208. In which field Giridhari Ram Gonjhu received the Padma Shri award in 2022?
2) Art
5) Civil Service
Answer- 4) Literature and Education
Explanation:
Dr. Giridhari Ram Gonjhu, an eminent litterateur, educationist and cultural worker of
Jharkhand, received the 2022 Padma Shri award posthumously in the field of literature and
education.
Dr. Gonjhu was knowledgeable in Hindi and Nagpuri language and had been a professor in the
Tribal Language Department of Ranchi University.
209. Who is the current (as of March’22) MD & CEO of IDBI Bank?
1) Amitabh Chaudhry
2) Rajiv Lall
3) Atanu Chakraborty
4) Rakesh Sharma
5) Ramesh Babu
Answer- 4) Rakesh Sharma
Explanation:
About Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI):
CEO & MD– Rakesh Sharma
Tagline– Bank Aisa Dost Jaisa
210. As per the census 2011, What is the literacy rate of India?
1) 82.14%
2) 68.04%
3) 74.04%
4) 70.04%
5) 65.46%
Answer- 3) 74.04%
Explanation:
As per the census 2011, Total Person Literacy Rate- 74.04%
• Males- 82.14%
• Females- 65.46%
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211. The Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) has increased to _______ in FY 2019-20 from
11.33% in FY 2017-18.
1) 18.56%
2) 17.23%
3) 15.98%
4) 14.69%
5) 13.52%
Answer- 4) 14.69%
Explanation:
As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, recovery made by public sector banks (PSBs) during the
financial year as a percentage of gross non-performing assets (NPAs) as on beginning of the
financial year (FY) has improved from 11.33% in FY 2017-18, to 13.52% in FY 2018-19, to
14.69% in FY 2019-20.
i. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad in a written
reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
212. In March 2022, Indian Army received the Sako 338 TRG-42 sniper rifles in Jammu and
Kashmir.
From which country India got the Sako 338 TRG-42 rifles?
1) Finland
2) Israel
3) Japan
4) France
5) Russia
Answer- 1) Finland
Explanation:
The Indian Army has inducted the Sako 338 TRG-42 sniper rifles from Finland for troops
deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.
i. The Sako .338 TRG-42 sniper rifles have a better range, firepower, and telescopic sights than
those possessed by the adversary.
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Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2

About CtrlS Datacenter (DC):

Best Technology Enabler of the Year Karur Vysya Bank Ltd

Excellent Services of the Year Satya MicroCapital Ltd

About International Labour Organization (ILO):

9. As per Deloitte’s “Global Powers of Retailing 2022: Resilience Despite Challenges”

ACQUISITION AND MERGERS

4) Union Bank of India; 4%

12. In March 2022, Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves Acquisition of

Answer- 2) Sri Lanka

About Western Naval Command:

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

3. Which Institute recently (in Feb’22) developed a Novel nanoparticle-based bio-

6. Which organisation developed Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) that

4. In Singapore Weightlifting Championship 2022, India secured ________ medals

Women’s singles He Bingjiao (China) Chen Yufei (China)

About Pankaj Advani:

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

Answer- 2) West Bengal

Answer- 4) Role of Labour in India’s Development

24. Which organization/Ministry launched an e-book named‘’Climate Hazards and

Answer- 1) 3rd March 2022; Many births defects, one voice

National Security Advisor (NSA):

3) Forests and Biodiversity: Too precious to lose

Answer- 4) Early Warning and Early Action

APP and WEB PORTAL

CURRENT STATIC BANKING

2. Chalapathi Rao Committee was constituted for _________.

3. What is the Tagline of UCO Bank?

4. A Demat or dematerialised account holds shares in digital/ electronic format. Which of

6. What is the Tagline of Kotak Mahindra Bank?

Current Affairs Q&A PDF - March 2022 by AffairsCloud 1

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