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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – June 2022
Table of Contents
NATIONAL AFFAIRS ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ......................................................................................................................................... 58
GOVT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................................ 69
VISITS............................................................................................................................................................................. 72
BANKING AND FINANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 73
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS ........................................................................................................................................ 112
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 119
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS ................................................................................................................... 124
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 139
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES ......................................................................................................................................... 149
COMMITTEE AND MEETING..................................................................................................................................... 151
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................... 152
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS .................................................................................................................................. 161
DEFENCE...................................................................................................................................................................... 164
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY .................................................................................................................................... 168
SPORTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 182
BOOKS AND AUTHORS.............................................................................................................................................. 195
OBITUARY ................................................................................................................................................................... 196
IMPORTANT DAYS ..................................................................................................................................................... 199
ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................................................................................................... 219
APP and WEB PORTAL ............................................................................................................................................. 221
CURRENT STATIC BANKING .................................................................................................................................... 224
CA STATIC GK ............................................................................................................................................................. 237

NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to India's biggest Drone Festival,
Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022 in May 2022?
A) PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s biggest Drone Festival, Bharat Drone Mahotsav
2022, at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, Delhi.
B) For the first time in India, the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, has
conducted a pilot project to carry mail using drone technology in Kutch, Gujarat.
C) India’s First Flying Taxi ‘e200’ Showcased at Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022 which was
displayed by ePlane Company.
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s biggest Drone Festival, Bharat Drone
Mahotsav 2022, at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. For the first time in India, the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, has conducted a
pilot project to carry mail using drone technology in Kutch, Gujarat.
ii. India’s First Flying Taxi ‘e200’ Showcased at Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022 which was
displayed by ePlane Company, an aviation and aerospace component manufacturing company.
iii. At the Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022 in New Delhi, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) inked an MoU with
NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT), a Bengaluru (Karnataka) based start-up.
2. The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) was recently (in May
'22) extended for continuation till the financial year (FY) 2025-26 with the total outlay of
approx. Rs.13554.42 Crore.
The PMEGP is the flagship scheme of which ministry?
1) Ministry of Labour and Employment
2) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
3) Ministry of Rural Development
4) Ministry of Education
5) Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Answer- 5) Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Explanation:
The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is the flagship scheme of the
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) was extended for continuation till the
financial year (FY) 2025-26 with the total outlay of approx. Rs.13554.42 Crore, with an aim of
creating sustainable employment opportunities for about 40 lakh persons in five financial years.
i. The extension of the scheme is over the 15th Finance Commission Cycle for five years from 2021-22
to 2025-26. All the States and Union Territories will be covered under the Scheme.

ii. Increase in Maximum project cost from Rs 25 Lakhs to Rs 50 Lakhs for manufacturing units and
from Rs 10 Lakhs to Rs 20 Lakhs for service units.
iii. The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) was implemented to facilitate
generation of employment opportunities for unemployed youth across the country by assisting the
setting up of micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector.
3. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the PM CARES For Children’
scheme (as of May 2022)?
1) Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi released benefits under the ‘PM CARES For Children’ scheme,
which was launched in 2021.
2) The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) has been tasked with implementing the
PM CARES for Children scheme.
3) The scheme provides Rs. 10,000 per month for basic requirements, as well as financial assistance
for schooling, a higher education scholarship.
4) A monthly stipend will be provided to those who lost their parents in the pandemic and are
between the ages of 18-23 years.
5) A passbook of PM CARES for Children and a health card for treatment up to Rs.5 lakh under
Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana are also provided to the eligible children.
Answer- 3) The scheme provides Rs. 10,000 per month for basic requirements, as well as
financial assistance for schooling, a higher education scholarship.
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi released benefits under the ‘PM CARES For Children’ scheme,
which was launched in 2021.
• The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) has been tasked with implementing
the PM CARES for Children scheme in partnership with stakeholder Ministries, States, and
District Administration.

• The scheme provides Rs.4,000 per month for basic requirements, as well as financial assistance
for schooling, a higher education scholarship. PM CARES also provides educational loans to
children for professional courses or higher education.
• A monthly stipend will be provided to those who lost their parents in the pandemic and are
between the ages of 18 and 23 years, and they would be given Rs.10 lakh when they turn 23
years.
• A passbook of PM CARES for Children and a health card for treatment up to Rs.5 lakh under
Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana are also provided to the eligible
children.
4. In May 2022, the National Health Authority (NHA) launched an online public dashboard for
which health mission?
1) Mission Parivar Vikas
2) Mission Indhradhanush
3) Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
4) National Urban Health Mission
5) National Rural Health Mission
Answer- 3) Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Explanation:
The National Health Authority (NHA) under its flagship scheme of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
(ABDM) launched ABDM public dashboard for real-time information sharing and to act as a one-stop
solution for information on the ABDM’s progress at state or Union Territory(UT) level.
i. The dashboard will display information on core registries under the mission such as – Ayushman
Bharat Health Account (ABHA) numbers, Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR) and Health Facility
Registry (HFR).
5. In May 2022, Project Vartak of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) completed the excavation
of the Nechiphu Tunnel in ________.
1) Assam
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Jammu and Kashmir
Answer- 2) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Project Vartak of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has completed the excavation of the Nechiphu
Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh the last blast was virtually initiated by Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry
Director General Border Roads (DGBR).
i. The 500-meter Nechiphu tunnel along Balipara-Charduar-Tawang (BCT) Road (between Km 82.00
to 88.00) at an altitude of 5700 feet is being constructed by BRO.
ii. This D-shaped, Single Tube Double Lane Tunnel, with modern lighting and safety facilities, will
accommodate two-way traffic.
iii. Under Project Vartak, the excavation of the Sela Tunnel(Twin tube – 1,555 meter and 980 meter)
and Nechiphu tunnels on BCT road connecting Balipara to Tawang was completed in 18 months.

6. Under which article, the Supreme Court of India was recently (in May’22) recognised sex
work as a “Profession”?
1) Article 16 (4)
2) Article 142
3) Article 14
4) Article 124
5) Article 21
Answer- 2) Article 142
Explanation:
The Supreme Court of India has recognised sex work as a “Profession”, whose practitioners are
entitled to dignity and equal protection under the law.
i. The 3-judge bench led by Justice L. Nageswara Rao directed an order passed after invoking special
powers under Article 142 of the Constitution.
ii. The court has stated that police should neither interfere nor take criminal action against adult and
consenting sex workers and The authorities have a duty to protect them under the Immoral Traffic
(Prevention) Act, 1956.
iii. Section 354C, Indian Penal Code(IPC), introduced in 2020, makes voyeurism a criminal offence,
should be strictly enforced against electronic media, in order to prohibit telecasting photos of sex
workers with their clients in the garb of capturing the rescue operation
7. Name the state that recently (in May’22) became the top sugar producer of India.
1) Maharashtra
2) Punjab
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Maharashtra became India's top sugar producer after a five-year gap, followed by Uttar Pradesh
(UP) in the lead. During the current season of 2021-22, the state is crushing the highest amount of
cane and producing the highest ever amount of sugar. Till date, Maharashtra has crushed 1194.75 lt of
cane and produced 124.75 lt of sugar.
i. The first is the abundant rainfall Maharashtra has received since the start of the 2019 southwest
monsoon season (June-September).
8. Government of India recently (in May’22) has increased the insurance premium rates to
________ from Rs. 330 per annum for Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and
from Rs. 12 per annum to Rs. 20 per annum for ___________scheme.
1) Rs. 389 per annum; Janshree Bima Yojana
2) Rs. 436 per annum; Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
3) Rs. 523 per annum; Janshree Bima Yojana
4) Rs. 436 per annum; Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana
5) Rs. 523 per annum; Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
Answer- 2) Rs. 436 per annum; Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana

Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has hiked the insurance premium rates for the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan
Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) to make them
economically viable. The revision in premium rates is the first in seven years since the schemes’
commencement in 2015. The revised premium rates will be effective from June 1, 2022.
i. In Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
(PMSBY) has increased the insurance premium rates to Rs. 436 per annum from Rs. 330 per annum
and from Rs. 12 per annum to Rs. 20 per annum respectively.
ii. The premium rates for both schemes have been revised by making it Rs 1.25 per day.
iii. In percentage terms, PMJJBY’s premium has increased by 32%, while PMSBY’s premium has
increased by 67%.
9. In May 2022, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s first nano urea liquid plant by
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) at _______, Gujarat.
1) Kalol
2) Vadodara
3) Rajkot
4) Ahmedabad
5) Surat
Answer- 1) Kalol
Explanation:
The Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s first nano urea liquid plant
by Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) at Kalol, Gujarat. This facility was
dedicated to the nation during a ceremony held at the Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar in Gujarat.
i. With this inauguration, India has become the first country globally to start commercial production of
Nano Urea.
ii. Kalol plant has been set up with an investment of Rs 175 crore, the plant will produce
approximately 1.5 lakh 500 ml bottles of nano urea per day, and eight more such plants will be
established in India in the coming days.
10. In which city, India’s first lavender festival was recently (in May '22) inaugurated by Union
Minister of Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh?
1) New Delhi, Delhi
2) Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir
3) Kolkata, West Bengal
4) Haridwar, Uttarakhand
5) Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 2) Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr.Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's First Lavender
Festival in the Bhaderwah town in Doda district of Jammu Division of the Indian union territory of
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
i. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Indian Institute Of Integrative Medicine (CSIR–IIIM)
introduced lavender farming in Jammu & Kashmir’s Rama, Doda, Kathua, Kishtwar, Rajouri,
Udhampur, Pulwama, Kupwara, Anantnag, and Bandipora districts and Jitendra Singh also

inaugurated six distillation units for lavender under CSIR-IIIM. CSIR-IIIM also installed 50 distillation
units under the Aroma Mission.
ii. CSIR-Aroma Mission, under the Ministry of Science & Technology, aims to develop aroma related
science and technology to reach end users such as farmers, industry, and society.
11. Delhi Customs recently (in May '22) inaugurated the Project ‘NIGAH’ at Inland Container
Depot (ICD) Garhi Harsaru in ___________.
2) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
3) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
4) Gurugram, Haryana
5) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Gurugram, Haryana
Explanation:
Surjit Bhujabal, Chief Commissioner, Delhi Customs Zone, inaugurated the Project ‘NIGAH’ at Inland
Container Depot (ICD) Garhi Harsaru, Gurugram, Haryana.
i. Project ‘NIGAH’ is an initiative to track containers by using ICTM (ICD Container Tracking Module)
which will enable better visibility of the container movement inside the ICD. ICTM was developed in
collaboration with M/s. Gateway Rail Freight Limited (GRFL).
ii. This will assist Customs to expedite long standing containers and monitor timely clearances and
enhance Ease of Doing Business along with ensuring lead preventive checks.
12. Which state government recently (in May’22) approved the new guidelines for the
implementation of “Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Yojana”?
1) Jharkhand
2) Rajasthan
3) Punjab
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Haryana
Answer- 2) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Ashok Gehlot, Chief Minister(CM) of Rajasthan, has approved the new guidelines for the
implementation of “Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Yojana”, which was announced by the CM in the
2022-23 budget to provide employment in urban areas on the lines of the Mahatma Gandhi National
Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
i. Under the new urban employment scheme, families residing in urban areas will get 100 days of
employment per year. The Rajasthan govt will spend around Rs 800 crore per year on this scheme.
ii. Under these new guidelines, People of the age group 18 to 60 years residing in the local body area
will be registered on the basis of Jan Aadhaar card.

13. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent (in June’22) union
cabinet approval?
A) The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to expand the mandate of the Government e
Marketplace-Special Purpose Vehicle (GeM-SPV) to allow cooperatives as buyer’s platforms.
B) The minimum educational qualification requirement for constables (General Duty) in the
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been relaxed from Class 10 to Class 8 was approved by
the Union Cabinet.
C) The education relaxation made for the recruitment of 400 candidates as Constables in the
CRPF from three districts in South Chhattisgarh: Bijapur, Dantewada, and Sukma.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to expand the mandate of the Government e Marketplace-
Special Purpose Vehicle (GeM-SPV) to allow cooperatives as buyers platform.
i. The minimum educational qualification requirement for constables (General Duty) in the Central
Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been relaxed from Class 10 to Class 8 was approved by the Union
Cabinet.
ii. The education relaxation made for the recruitment of 400 candidates as Constables in the CRPF
from three districts in South Chhattisgarh: Bijapur, Dantewada, and Sukma.
iii. The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has developed an IT (Information Technology) module for
the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to integrate competent financial authorities and Internal Financial
Advisers (IFA) for online e-concurrence and approval of procurement proposals on the GeM portal.
14. Name the Indian logistics company that recently (in June’22) signed the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)’s Climate Neutral Now (CNN) pledge.
1) Allcargo Logistics
2) Apollo LogiSolutions
3) Blue Dart Express
4) Aegis Logistics
5) Mahindra Logistics
Answer- 3) Blue Dart Express
Explanation:
Blue Dart Express, an Indian logistics company and a part of the Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL) Group
has signed the ‘Climate Neutral Now’ (CNN) pledge framed by the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to ambitious CO2 reduction targets and the company’s long
term goal is to reduce GHG emissions to net zero by 2050.
i. DPDHL Group has taken measures worth up to Euro 7 billion to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions
by 2030 in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.
ii. Climate Neutral Now (CNN) was launched in 2015.It is one of several initiatives launched by the
UNFCCC secretariat to increase climate action by engaging non-Party stakeholders (sub-national
governments, companies, organizations, individuals).

15. What is the target year of the Indian government to achieve coal gasification to 100 million
tonnes (MT)?
1) 2028
2) 2040
3) 2035
4) 2025
5) 2030
Answer- 5) 2030
Explanation:
While addressing the National Mineral Congress held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Vinod Kumar Tiwari,
Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, highlighted that the government of India (GoI) has set a target
to increase coal gasification to 100 million tonnes (MT) by 2030 with investments worth over Rs. 4
lakh crores.
He also stated that GoI has also prepared a National Mission document to achieve 100 MT Coal
Gasification by 2030.
Note- Coal Gasification is considered a cleaner option compared to the burning of coal and gasification
facilitates the utilisation of the chemical properties of coal.
16. India decided to introduce “Made in India” Tuberculosis (TB) infection skin test named
_______.
1) m-TB
2) i-TB
3) a-TB
4) c-TB
5) e-TB
Answer- 4) c-TB
Explanation:
Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare(MoHFW) stated that India
will introduce c-TB, a newly approved, cost-effective “Made in India” Tuberculosis (TB) infection skin
test. This new tool will also benefit the other high burden countries.
i. He also stated that the government will also launch a new initiative “Adopt people with TB”, based
on Indian values of collectivism.
17. In May 2022, The government of India (GoI) established an inter-ministerial panel to
regulate the online gaming industry.
How many members are in the inter-ministerial panel?
1) 7
2) 4
3) 10
4) 8
5) 9
Answer- 1) 7

Explanation:
The government of India (GoI) has established a 7 members inter-ministerial panel to work on
regulations for the online gaming industry and identify a nodal ministry to monitor and look after the
online gaming sector.
i. The panel will assess various aspects to promote online gaming and frame regulatory mechanisms
for online gaming, protection of gamers, and ease of doing business, among others.
ii. The panel includes Amitabh Kant, CEO of Niti Aayog along with secretaries of Home Affairs,
Revenue, Industries and Internal Trade, Electronics and Information Technology, Information and
Broadcasting and Sports.
18. The Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) recently (in May
'22) crossed a sales turnover of Rs 100 crores in May 2022 for the 1st time.
PMBI is the implementing agency of which scheme?
1) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
2) Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
3) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
4) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan
5) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana
Answer- 2) Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
Explanation:
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), the implementing agency of Pradhan
Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of
Chemicals & Fertilizers, has crossed a sales turnover of Rs 100 crores in May 2022(for the first time),
this is the highest ever monthly sales record by PMBI.
i. This has in turn saved around Rs 600 crores for Indian citizens. More than 15,000 Crore Rs. have
been saved by the general public under this Pariyojana in the last 5 years. In May 2021, during the
COVID-19 second wave period, the total sales were Rs. 83.77 crore.
19. Name the company that recently (in June’22) released Biodiversity Policy 2022 for the
conservation and restoration of a balanced ecosystem.
1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
2) Power Grid Corporation of India
3) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited
4) National Mineral Development Corporation
5) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
Answer- 5) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
Explanation:
NTPC Limited, formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation Limited, has released its
Biodiversity Policy 2022, for the conservation and restoration of a balanced ecosystem.
i. With this, NTPC ltd aims to mainstream the concept of biodiversity across its value chain and adopt
the precautionary approach for sustainable management of biodiversity in all decision making
processes to ensure earth’s diverse life in and around NTPL’s business unit.

20. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) recently (in May '22) commenced the
2 months long “Har Ghar Dastak campaign 2.0” to accelerate the pace and coverage of COVID19
vaccination.
Who is the Current (as of June’22) Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare?
1) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
2) Mansukh Mandaviya
3) Parshottam Rupala
4) Bhupender Yadav
5) Raj Kumar Singh
Answer- 2) Mansukh Mandaviya
Explanation:
Mansukh L. Mandaviya is the Union ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
i. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) has commenced the 2 months long “Har Ghar
Dastak campaign 2.0” to accelerate the pace and coverage of COVID19 vaccination across all eligible
age groups across States and Union territories (UTs) of India.
ii. ‘Har Ghar Dastak 2.0’ will be implemented from 1st June 2022 to 31st July 2022.
iii. Objective: To vaccinate and cover the eligible population groups for 1st, 2nd and precaution doses
through door-to-door campaigns
21. Name the Indian cricketer who was recently (in June’22) appointed as the Election
commission of India (ECI) State Icon for National Capital Territory(NCT) of Delhi.
1) Unmukt Chand
2) Yash Dhull
3) Ripal Patel
4) Vicky Ostwal
5) Raj Bawa
Answer- 2) Yash Dhull
Explanation:
Election commission of India (ECI) has appointed Indian cricketer Yash Dhull, as the ECI State Icon
for National Capital Territory(NCT) of Delhi to encourage the youngsters of Delhi.
i. As the ECI State Icon Yash Dhull will educate and motivate the youngsters to enrol themselves in the
electoral roll. He will also participate in college-level voter awareness events.
ii. Yash Dhull was the captain of the 2022 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Under 19
World Cup-winning Team. He made his first-class cricket debut for the Delhi Cricket Team in the
2021-22 Ranji Trophy.
22. In June 2022, the Central Government approved a ______ rate of interest on Employees’
Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for 2021-22, which is lowest since 1977-78.
1) 8.2%
2) 8.0%
3) 8.3%
4) 8.1%
5) 8.5%
Answer- 4) 8.1%

Explanation:
The Central Government has officially approved 8.1% rate of interest on Employees’ Provident
Fund (EPF) deposits for 2021-22, which is down by 40 basis points from 8.5% provided in 2020-21.
i. This new interest rate is the lowest since 1977-78(over four-decade low), when it stood at 8%.
ii. This approval has been made concurrently by the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E),
and the Ministry of Finance.
23. In June 2022, Supreme Court of India issued an order that the Mining & construction of
Permanent Structures within Extended Buffer Zone (ESZ) of ______ radius of National Parks and
Wildlife Sanctuaries is banned.
1) 2 km
2) 10 km
3) 200 km
4) 1 km
5) 5 km
Answer- 4) 1 km
Explanation:
The Bench of Justice L Nageswara Rao, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai (BR Gavai) and Justice
Aniruddha Bose in the Supreme Court of India (SC) has ordered that mining and construction of new
permanent structures within Extended Buffer Zone (ESZ) of 1-kilometre(km) radius of a national
wildlife sanctuary or national park will not be permitted.
i. For Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan, ESZ shall be 500 metres so far as subsisting
activities are concerned.
24. The Bandhan Express is the India- _______ passenger train service resumed in June 2022
after 2 years.
1) Thailand
2) Myanmar
3) Nepal
4) Bangladesh
5) Bhutan
Answer- 4) Bangladesh
Explanation:
The passenger train services between India and Bangladesh were resumed with Bandhan Express
(Kolkata, West Bengal, India to Khulna, Bangladesh) and Maitree Express (Dhaka, Bangladesh to
Kolkata, West Bengal), 2 years after these trains were stopped on 28th March 2020, due to COVID-19
pandemic.
i. The Mitali Express, a 3rd train connecting New Jalpaiguri in North Bengal, West Bengal with
Dhaka,Bangladesh will be flagged off in June 2022 by Railways ministers of both India and
Bangladesh.
ii. So far, 5 rail links have been rebooted between India and Bangladesh.

25. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched (in June’22) the Pan-India
Rooftop Solar Awareness Campaign named ‘Ghar Ke Upar Solar Is Super’.
The Campaign is initiated by which organisation in India?
1) Solar Energy Corporation of India
2) Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
3) Bharat Heavy Electricals
4) National Solar Energy Federation of India
Answer- 4) National Solar Energy Federation of India
Explanation:
A 3-year long Pan-India Rooftop Solar Awareness Campaign titled ‘Ghar Ke Upar Solar Is Super’ by
the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) is launched by the Minister of State (MoS)
Bhagwant Khuba, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) during an event at Bidar,
Karnataka to urge public for installing solar rooftops.
About Campaign:
• It is initiated by NSEFI with support from the German Solar Association (BSW) and the German
Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) under the Sequa Kammer-
und Verbandspartnerschafts-Programm (KVP) Programme.
• Its aim is to mobilize local government, citizens, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), and
Municipalities to spread awareness of Solar Rooftop among 100 Indian towns and cities,
especially tier 2 and tier 3 towns/cities.
26. In June 2022, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi launched the ‘LiFE Movement’.
In LiFE, what does ‘E’ stand for?
1) Energy
2) Environment
3) Earth
4) Economy
5) Ecology
Answer- 2) Environment
Explanation:
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi launched ‘Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE)
Movement’ via video conferencing, the idea of which was introduced by him during the 26th United
Nations Climate Change (UNCC) Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland in 2021.
i. This launch resulted in the initiation of ‘LiFE Global Call for Ideas and Papers’.
ii. The LiFE envisages the replacement of the prevalent economy of ‘use-and-dispose’ with a circular
economy of ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recycle’. There is a need to live a lifestyle in tune with our planet in
order to make the environment sustainable. The people opting this lifestyle are regarded as ‘Pro-
Planet People (P3)’.
27. Which state government recently (in June ’22) declared the ‘Blue Duke’ as the State
Butterfly?
2) Mizoram
3) Tripura

4) Assam
5) Sikkim
Answer- 5) Sikkim
Explanation:
On the occasion of World Environment Day (5th June 2022), the government of Sikkim declared
the Blue Duke(scientific name: Bassarona durga durga), a species of nymphalid butterfly found in the
Himalayas, as the State Butterfly of Sikkim.
i. Blue Duke, discovered in the state in 1858, falls in Schedule 2 of the Wildlife Protection Act,
1972 and is a highly protected butterfly species in the Himalayas. It is found at an altitude below 1500
metres in the Himalayas.
ii. The idea of the state butterfly was proposed by Butterfly enthusiast Nosang M Limboo, also
known as the Butterfly Man of Sikkim.
28. In June 2022, which state is set to introduce the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award to the
state’s sportspersons?
1) Gujarat
2) Rajasthan
3) Odisha
4) Assam
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Rajasthan Chief Minister(CM) Ashok Gehlot announced that the state government is set to introduce
the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award to the State’s sportspersons. He made the announcement
while addressing the inauguration and player award ceremony at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur,
Rajasthan.
i. The CM inaugurated Rajasthan High-Performance Sports and Rehabilitation Centre, Renovated
Synthetic Hockey Astro Turf and Badminton Indoor Hall, Olympic and also awarded Para Olympic
medalists, Asian Games-2022 and Commonwealth Games-2022 players.
ii. He also informed that Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympics will commence on 29th August 2022 in
which more than 27 lakh players of all ages can participate
29. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) recently (in June’22) granted Acceptance of
Necessity (AoN) for Armed Forces Capital Acquisition Proposals worth of ____________.
1) Rs 45, 789 crore
2) Rs 68,213 crore
3) Rs 53,124 crore
4) Rs 89,012 crore
5) Rs 76,390 crore
Answer- 5) Rs 76,390 crore
Explanation:
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence
(MoD), has granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for Armed Forces Capital Acquisition Proposals
worth Rs 76,390 crore.

i. The approval is issued under “Buy (Indian)”, “Buy & Make (Indian)”, and “Buy (Indian-Indigenously
Designed, Developed, and Manufactured (IDDM))” categories.
ii. For the Indian Navy, the DAC accorded AoN for procurement of Next Generation Corvettes (NGC)
for around Rs 36,000 crore. The corvettes should be 120-meter-long with a range of more than 4,000
nautical miles and be capable of sailing at 27 knots, according to the Navy.
30. In which city, Maruti Suzuki India recently (in June’22) installed Asia’s largest 20 MegaWatt
Peak (MWp) carport-type solar power plant?
1) Kheda, Gujarat
2) Tumkur, Karnataka
3) Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
5) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Explanation:
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation(Japan), has installed Asia’s
largest 20 MegaWatt Peak (MWp) carport-type solar power plant at its Manesar facility in
Gurugram, Haryana. The Manesar facility will produce 28,000 MegaWatt Hour(MWh) per annum of
solar power.
i. The generated power will be equivalent to the energy required to produce more than 67000 cars
annually which would be around 11.5% of the total energy requirement of the facility.
31. In June 2022, PM Narendra Modi, announced that India has achieved the target of _____
ethanol blending in Petrol ahead of the original schedule of November 2022.
1) 10%
2) 30%
3) 15%
4) 20%
5) 25%
Answer- 1) 10%
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, announced that India has achieved the target of 10% ethanol
blending in Petrol, 5 months ahead of the original schedule of November 2022. He made the
announcement while addressing a programme on the “Save Soil Movement” at Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi
on the occasion of World Environment Day 2022(June 5, 2022).
i. India is aiming to achieve 20% of ethanol blending in Petrol by 2025-2026 in order to reduce the oil
import dependence and address environmental issues.
ii. The achievement has reduced carbon emission by 27 lakh tonnes, saved the country Rs 41,000
crore in foreign exchange spending (on oil imports) and boosted income of farmers by Rs 40,000
crore in eight years.
iii. “Save Soil Movement” is a campaign which aims to raise awareness about declining soil health and
to encourage people to take action to restore it.

32. Which state’s Board for Wildlife recently (in June’22) approved 12 new conservation
reserves and 3 wildlife sanctuaries to be set up in the state?
1) Bihar
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The 18th Maharashtra State Board for Wildlife (MSBWL) meeting chaired by Chief Minister (CM) of
Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray, approved 12 new conservation reserves covering an area of 692.74
square (sq) kilometres (Km) and 3 wildlife sanctuaries covering an area of 303 sq km.
i. The total area under these protected areas (PAs) is around 1000 sq km, which is twice the size of
Mumbai city’s (~482 sq km). During the meeting, the board also approved the 10 endangered wildlife
habitats.
ii. The 3 Wildlife Sanctuaries of Maharashtra are the extension of the Lonar wildlife sanctuary (0.8694
sq km), Kolamarka in Gadchiroli (180.72 sq km) and Muktai Bhawani in Jalgaon (122.74 sq km).
iii. Maharashtra has become the first Indian State to declare critical wildlife habitats with the Naigaon
Peacock Sanctuary in Beed district and the Yedshi-Ramling Wildlife Sanctuary in Osmanabad district.
33. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the release/launch by the
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) on World Food Safety Day on 7th June’22?
A) As per the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s 4th State Food Safety
Index for 2021–2022 released by MoH & FW, Tamil Nadu was the top ranking state among
larger states, followed by Gujarat.
B) The Ministry also awarded the winners of the Eat Right Challenge for Cities and Districts
2021–2021, Salem, Tamil Nadu secured the top position.
C) The Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Logo for Ayush Aahar
which contains the initials of Ayurveda and Ahara in Devanagari and English language.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
As per the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s 4th State Food Safety Index for
2021–2022 released by MoH & FW, Tamil Nadu was the top ranking state among larger states,
followed by Gujarat and Maharashtra.
• Among the smaller states, Goa stood first followed by Manipur and Sikkim
• Among UTs (Union Territories), Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), Delhi and Chandigarh secured first,
second and third ranks.
i. The ministry also awarded the winners of the Eat Right Challenge for Cities and Districts 2021–
2021, Indore (Madhya Pradesh) and Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), who shared the top position.

ii. The Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Logo for Ayush Aahar which
contains the initials of Ayurveda and Ahara in Devanagari and English language with 5 leaves
symbolising five elements of nature.
34. Which institute recently (in June ’22) launched India’s First Agri Land Price Index named
"ISALPI" along with the Indian agri-land marketplace SFarmsIndia?
1) IIM Bangalore
2) IIM Lucknow
3) IIM Kozhikode
4) IIM- Ahmedabad
5) IIM Indore
Answer- 4) IIM- Ahmedabad
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA),Gujarat, in association with Indian agri-land
marketplace SFarmsIndia has launched the IIMA-SFarmsIndia Agri Land Price Index (ISALPI), a first-
of-its-kind land price index.
i. This will record and present ‘quality controlled’ data of prices of agricultural land across India.
ii. Currently, ISALPI is based on land listing data from states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka,
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh.
35. Name the ministry that recently (in June’22) engaged the young professionals through the
Sagarmala Young Professional Scheme.
2) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
3) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
5) Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer- 2) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Explanation:
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has formulated the Sagarmala Young
Professional scheme to engage talented, forward-thinking and dynamic young professionals in various
divisions of the MoPSW.
i. Focus – This scheme focuses on active on-the-ground learning for young professionals and also
involves them in decision making.
ii. Professionals must have acquired qualification in B.E/ B.Tech, B. Planning and/or MBA or
equivalent degree in relevant subject/ field and minimum three year of relevant work experience.
36. The Sir M Visvesvaraya(SMV) Railway Terminal, India’s 1st centrally air-conditioned (AC)
railway terminal, became operational in June 2022.
The SMV Railway Terminal located in which city?
1) New DElhi, Delhi
2) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3) Bengaluru, Karnataka
4) Kochi, Kerala
5) Chennai, Tamil

Answer- 3) Bengaluru, Karnataka

Explanation:
The one-of-its-kind airport-like Sir M Visvesvaraya(SMV) Railway Terminal at Baiyappanahalli in
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India’s 1st centrally air-conditioned (AC) railway terminal, became
operational.
i. South Western Railway (SWR) decided to skip the inauguration and open the terminal for public use
due to the criticism of the inordinate delay.
ii. The Ernakulam Tri-Weekly Express to Ernakulam, Kerala, became the first train to depart from the
station.
37. Which state’s Expressways Industrial Development Authority recently (in June’22) signed
an MoU with the SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda & SIDBI to Boost Investment in the Defence
Industrial Corridor of the State?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Odisha
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) West Bengal
Answer- 4) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has inked MoUs with
three major nationalized banks of India – State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda (BOB) & Punjab
National Bank (PNB) and with Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), the principal
financial institution for promotion, financing and development of the Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprise (MSME) sector.
i. The collaboration is part of UPEIDA’s ongoing support for investors in the Uttar Pradesh (UP)
Defence Industrial Corridor.
38. Union minister of education Dharmendra Pradhan launched India's first nationwide hybrid
blockchain network named Bharat Blockchain Network (BBN) and Polyversity, India’s Largest
Educational Metaverse in June 2022.
Which company developed the BBN and Polyversity?
1) Tata Consultancy Services
2) Information Data Systems
3) Magneto IT Solutions
4) IBM
5) Glorium Technologies
Answer- 2) Information Data Systems
Explanation:
Information Data Systems (IDS), an Information Technology (IT) Services and IT Consulting
company based in Michigan, United States of America (USA), has unveiled the Bharat Blockchain
Network (BBN), India’s first nationwide hybrid blockchain network, (Academic Blockchain
Consortium) & Polyversity (Educational Metaverse), India’s Largest Educational Metaverse.

i. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI)
launched the initiatives in the presence of officials from the All India Council for Technical Education
(AICTE) at an event held at the AICTE Auditorium in New Delhi, Delhi.
ii. Both initiatives are supported by AICTE and powered by IDS, with the goal of upskilling or
reskilling one crore students in emerging technologie.
39. As per the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (as of June 2022), what is the target
kilometers for constructing a highway per day?
1) 50 kilometers
2) 80 kilometers
3) 40 kilometers
4) 20 kilometers
5) 60 kilometers
Answer- 5) 60 kilometers
Explanation:
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced the target of constructing
60 kilometers of highway per day.
i. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and National Highways and Infrastructure
Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) are primarily responsible for the construction of national
highways and expressways across India.
ii. Due to COVID-19 pandemic and logistics cost the construction was slowed down to 28.64 km a day
in 2021-22 by India’s national highway construction.
40. In June 2022, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) created a new Guinness
world record for laying ______ of bituminous concrete in a single lane on NH53 between
Amravati to Akola Districts in 105 hours and 33 minutes.
1) 39 kilometers
2) 54 kilometers
3) 71 kilometers
4) 75 kilometers
5) 69 kilometers
Answer- 4) 75 kilometers
Explanation:
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) created a new Guinness world record in laying 75
kms in under 5 days, of bituminous concrete in a single lane on NH53 between Amravati to Akola
Districts in 105 hours and 33 minutes. The corridor connects major cities like Kolkata, Raipur, Nagpur
and Surat.
i. NHAI and Raj Path Infracon Pvt Ltd have jointly made the efficient implementation of the project
with 720 workers including a team of independent consultants.
ii. Earlier the Guinness World Record for the longest continuously laid bituminous was for building
25.275 km on Al-Khor Expressway in Doha, Qatar. In Feb. 2019 ,it was completed in 242 hours i.e10
days.

41. As per the Green Open Access Rules, 2022 recently (in June’22) notified by the Ministry of
Power, Any consumer has access to open access & the open access transaction limit for green
energy has been reduced to 100 kW from ______.
1) 2 MW
2) 150 kW
3) 200 kW
4) 250 kW
5) 1 MW
Answer- 5) 1 MW
Explanation:
The Ministry of Power has notified the Green Open Access Rules, 2022, in order to further expedite
ambitious renewable energy programmes with the ultimate objective of ensuring access to affordable,
reliable, sustainable, and green energy for all.
i. It will speed up the approval of Green Open Access (OA), Uniform Banking, voluntary purchases of
renewable energy (RE) by commercial and industrial consumers, and the applicability of OA charges,
etc.,
ii. Any consumer has access to open access, and the open access transaction limit for green energy has
been reduced from 1 MW to 100 kW (kilowatt) to allow small consumers to purchase renewable
energy through open access.
42. As per the “Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report Q1 2022”, The solar open
access installations in India grew by ______ at 513 megawatt (MW) in January-March 2022.
1) 20%
2) 17%
3) 26%
4) 22%
5) 19%
Answer- 4) 22%
Explanation:
According to Mercom India Research’s newly released report “Mercom India Solar Open Access
Market Report Q1 2022”, India added 513 MW (megawatt) of new open access solar capacity in the
first quarter (Q1) (January – March) of the calendar year (CY) 2022.
i. In comparison to 324 MW installed in Q4 2021, it has increased by 58 % quarter-over-quarter
(QoQ). Year-over-year (YoY) installations grew by 22% from 422 MW in the first quarter of 2021.
ii. The cumulative installed solar capacity in the open access market was about 5.7 GW by the end of
March 2022.
iii. In Q1, Karnataka was the largest market, accounting for 30% of all open access installations. The
state was responsible for 37% of the total installations and Maharashtra was the second-largest
market, with a phenomenal 131 % QoQ increase in solar open access installations over Q4 2021
43. (recently in June’22) To which Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) does the Union Cabinet
approve to transfer 10 in-orbit communication satellites, which belong to the Government of
India (Gol)?
1) Naini Aerospace Ltd.
2)Concor Air Ltd.

3)NewSpace India Ltd.

4)Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
5) Godrej Aerospace Ltd.
Answer - 3)NewSpace India Ltd.
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the transfer of 10 in-orbit communication satellites from
Government of India (Gol) to NewSpace India Ltd. (NSIL), a wholly owned Public Sector Enterprise
(PSE) of GOI under the administrative control of the Department of Space.
· It also approved increasing the authorized share capital of NSIL from Rs 1000 crore to Rs 7500
crore.
· This approval envisages boosting domestic economic activity in space sector and increasing India’s
share in the global space market.
44.Which Cabinet Committee (recently in June’22) has approved the increase in the Minimum
Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2022-23?
1) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
2) Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.
3) Cabinet Committee on Investment and growth.
4) Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs.
5) Cabinet Committee on Accommodation.
Answer - 1) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the PM Narendra Modi, has approved
the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Kharif Crops for Marketing
Season 2022-23 to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce and encourage crop
diversification.
45.According to the Cabinet approval (recently in June’22) which of the following MoU signed
is correct?
A) Cabinet approves MoU between India and UAE on Cooperation in the field of Industries and
Advanced Technologies
B) Cabinet approves MoU between NIES, Japan and ARIES, India for Joint Research on Air
Quality and Climate Change
C) Cabinet approves MoU signed between SNBNCBS, Kolkata, India and Leibniz-IFW Dresden
e.V, Germany in the Novel Magnetic and Topological Quantum Materials
D) Cabinet approves MoU between India and Australia for Technical Cooperation for AIWASI
E) Cabinet approves MoU signed between India and US in Health Sector
1)Only A
2) Only B
3)Both A & B
4)Only C
5)All the Above
Answer- 5)All the Above

Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved the following proposals
with foreign countries which were briefed by Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, Ministry of
Information & Broadcasting (MIB) during a media briefing on Cabinet decisions, at National Media
Centre in New Delhi, Delhi.
· MoU between India and UAE on Cooperation in the field of Industries and Advanced Technologies
· MoU between NIES, Japan and ARIES, India for Joint Research on Air Quality and Climate Change
· MoU signed between SNBNCBS, Kolkata, India and Leibniz-IFW Dresden e.V, Germany in the
Novel Magnetic and Topological Quantum Materials
· MoU between India and Australia for Technical Cooperation for AIWASI
· MoU signed between India and US in Health Sector
46.What system should be installed in all ‘hyper-sensitive’ airports by December 2023 as per
the circular of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) (recently in June’22)?
1) Handling Agent System.
2) ATC Over Flight Billing System.
3) Real Time Apron Management System.
4) Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems
5) Air Traffic Control Administration System.
Answer- 4) Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems
Explanation:
As per the circular provided by The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), all ‘hyper-sensitive’
airports need to install a Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS) by December 2023, which
helps in alerting security agencies of any intrusion through the boundary walls of the airport.
· Greenfield airports that are not part of the government’s Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) will
also install PIDS.
47. Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha launched (in June’22) a
people centric ‘Accidental insurance scheme’ under J&K bank, ____________ is the insurance
coverage for all government employees.
1)15 Lakhs
2)20 Lakhs
3)10 Lakhs
4)25 Lakhs
5)13 Lakhs
Answer- 1)15 lakhs
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha launched a people centric
‘Accidental insurance scheme’ under which J&K bank will extend free group personal insurance cover
of Rs 15 lakh for all government employees.
· The free Group Personal Insurance Cover is extended to all the permanent employees of J&K
Government in addition to the offers that they are entitled to on behalf of Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) between J&K Bank and J&K Government.
· J&K banks also launched the Phone Pe Loan facility for government employees.

48.___________ is India's first indigenously developed COVID-19 vaccine for animals, which was
developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)- National Research Centre on
Equines(NRCE) (Hisar, Haryana)?
1) Covovax
2) Nuvaxovid
3) Moderna
4) Sinovac-CoronaVac
5) Anocovax
Answer- 5)Anocovax
Explanation:
Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare(MoAFW) launched
“Anocovax”, India’s first indigenously developed COVID-19 vaccine for animals. The vaccine
developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)- National Research Centre on
Equines(NRCE) (Hisar, Haryana), is safe for dogs, lions, leopards, mice and rabbits.
• Anocovax contains inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Delta (COVID-19) antigen with Alhydrogel as an
adjuvant.
• This neutralises both Delta and Omicron variants of the SARS-CoV-2.
The Union Minister also launched ‘CAN-CoV-2 ELISA kit’, a sensitive and specific nucleocapsid
protein-based indirect (Enzyme-Linked Immunoassay) ELISA kit, for antibody detection against SARS-
CoV-2 in canines.
49.Recently in June’ 22, What is the amount allocated to invest in startups by the Technology
Development Board (TDB), a statutory body under the Department of Science and
Technology(DST), Ministry of Science and Technology under the (PPP) model ?
1) Rs 1600 crore
2) Rs 1400 crore
3) Rs 1200 crore
4) Rs 1000 crore
5) Rs 1500 crore
Answer- 4)Rs 1000 crore
Explanation:
The Technology Development Board (TDB), a statutory body under the Department of Science and
Technology(DST), Ministry of Science and Technology is set to launch a Rs 1000 crore fund under a
Public-Private Partnership(PPP) model.
i.Objective of the fund is to invest in startups across several sectors. The fund will also invest in early-
stage startups.
ii.The fund will be launched in 2 phases:
In the 1st phase, a corpus of Rs 400 crore will be set up and Rs 200 crores of this will be contributed
by a private limited company (yet to be named). In the 2nd phase, TDB will partner with several
companies to raise money for the fund and invest an equal sum of money together with the
companies.

50.Recently in June’ 22, with which organisation did the Spices Board sign a Terms of
Understanding(ToU) to enhance market access and support to promote farmers and
grassroots organisations working in the spices sector?
1) Flipkart
2) Amazon
3) Snapdeal
4) Tata Neu
5) Ajio
Answer- 1) Flipkart
Explanation:
Spices Board, the flagship organization of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry(MoCI), signed a
Terms of Understanding(ToU) with Flipkart to enhance market access and support to promote
farmers and grassroots organisations working in the spices sector. The ToU was signed at the Spices
Board headquarters in Kochi, Kerala.
• Spice board has partnered with Flipkart under its initiative Flavourit Spices Trading Limited
(FSTL).
• The ToU was signed under the Flipkart Samarth programme, which aims to empower Micro,
Small & Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) artisans, entrepreneurs, and rural seller and farmer
communities that sell products associated with rich cultural heritage through Flipkart.
51.Recently in June’22, Under which portal did the National Commission for the Protection of
Child Rights (NCPCR) launch the “CiSS application”?
1) National AI Portal
2) Jan Samarth Portal
3) Baal Swaraj portal
4) citizen-centric web portal
5) Koyla Darpan Portal
Answer- 3) Baal Swaraj portal
Explanation:
The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) launched the “CiSS application”
under the Baal Swaraj portal to help in the rehabilitation process of Children in Street Situations.
(CiSS). The portal developed by NCPCR is a first-of-its-kind initiative in India to help children in street
situations.It follows a six stages framework for the rehabilitation of children.
• The initiative is taken under the direction of the Supreme Court of India.
• This program incorporates Article 51 (A) of the Constitution of India, as it provides a platform
to the public and organizations that support the welfare of the children to report any child in
need of assistance.
52. In which city, the India’s first display fabrication (fab) unit to be established by Elest?
1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer- 4) Hyderabad, Telangana

Explanation:
An MoU is inked between the State Government of Telangana, and Karnataka-based Elest, a subsidiary
of gold retailer Rajesh Exports, for India’s first Display Fabrication (fab) Unit that will be set up in
Hyderabad, Telangana with investments worth Rs 24,000 crore.
i. Under this, a display fab facility i.e. ‘Generation 6 AMOLED Display FAB’ will be set up by Elest, with
investments worth Rs 24,000 crore.
• AMOLED is an acronym for Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diodes.
ii. It is one of the largest investments in India’s electronics sector and the largest ever investment by
size in Telangana.
iii. The Display FAB would be set up under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) programme of the
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
53. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent (in June’22)
inauguration by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in Gujarat?
A) He inaugurated & laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth Rs 3,050
crores during the ‘Gujarat Gaurav Abhiyan’ at Khudvel, Navsari district of Gujarat.
B) The PM performed the Bhumi Pujan for 13 water supply projects worth Rs. 961 crores for
residents of Tapi, Navsari, and Surat districts of Gujarat.
C) PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the headquarters of the Indian National Space
Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) at Bopal in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) Only A
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various
development projects worth Rs 3,050 crores during the ‘Gujarat Gaurav Abhiyan’ at Khudvel, a tribal
region in Navsari district of Gujarat.
• This comprises the inauguration of seven projects, the laying of foundation stones for 12
projects, and the Bhumi Pujan of 14 projects.
i. The PM performed the Bhumi Pujan for 13 water supply projects worth Rs. 961 crores for residents
of Tapi, Navsari, and Surat districts of Gujarat.
ii. PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the headquarters of the Indian National Space Promotion and
Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) at Bopal in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He was accompanied by Union
Home Minister Amit Shah to the ceremony.
54. Which organisation recently (in June’22) Collaborated with MapmyIndia to enhance the
quality of 3D maps?
1) Survey of India
2) National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organization
3) Defence Research and Development Organisation
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
5) Indian Space Research Organisation


Answer- 5) Indian Space Research Organisation

Explanation:
MapmyIndia, subsidiary of CE Info Systems Ltd, has announced a partnership with India’s space
agency, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), to enhance the quality of its 3D maps.
• MapmyIndia is working on new maps as part of their metaverse venture.
It develops mapping software for the automotive and mobility industries, consumer and business
markets. It caters to the Indian market through the MapmyIndia brand, and the international market
under the Maapls brand.
55. As per the Ministry of Defence amended service rules (as of June’22), what is the eligible
age for the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)?
1) 64 years
2) 62 years
3) 60 years
4) 63 years
5) 65 years
Answer- 2) 62 years
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence has amended the service rule of the Army, Air Force and Navy, inserting the
clause allowing the retired Chief and their second in command in the armed forces, not older than
62, eligible for the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), the topmost military assignment.
i. The government may extend the service of the CDS for such a period as it may deem necessary
subject to a maximum age of 65 years. The clause has been inserted after sub-rule (4) of rule 16A of
the Army Rules, 1954.
ii. This will enable the retired 3 star generals from Army, Navy and Air force to become eligible for the
post of CDS.
56. Which institute recently (in June’22) collaborated with the Telecommunications Standards
Development Society, India (TSDSI) to organise a conclave on ‘Direct to Mobile and 5G
Broadband – Convergence Roadmap for India’?
1) IIT Guwahati
2) IIT Kharagpur
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Kanpur
5) IIT Roorkee
Answer- 4) IIT Kanpur
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh(UP) in collaboration with
Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI) organised a conclave on ‘Direct
to Mobile and 5G Broadband – Convergence Roadmap for India’ at Akashvani Rang Bhawan
auditorium of Prasar Bharati in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The 1st time NextGen Broadcast technology on smart phones and other smart devices were
demonstrated and joint white paper on Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) broadcasting by IIT Kanpur, TSDSI
and Prasar Bharat, India’s public broadcaster, was released.

ii.D2M technology is based on the convergence of broadband and broadcast, using which mobile
phones can receive terrestrial digital TV.
57. In June 2022, a special health care Abhiyan “Anchal” for pregnant women was launched in
the Karauli district of which state?
1) Haryana
2) Rajasthan
3) Jharkhand
4) West Bengal
5) Punjab
Explanation:
A special health care Abhiyan “Anchal” for pregnant women was launched in the Karauli district of
Rajasthan. This unique scheme, initiated by Ankit Kumar Singh IAS, District Collector & District
Magistrate, Karauli, Rajasthan, would benefit more than 13 thousand women.
Aim: To ensure the availability of all medical aid to pregnant women at the pre and post-natal stage to
reduce maternal and infant mortality.
• Auxiliary Nurse Midwives and Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers will aid
pregnant women and provide necessary counselling and treatment.
58. Name the Indian Railway Innovation Policy that was launched by union minister of
Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw in June 2022.
1) Meri Saheli
2) StartUps for Railways
3) AatmaNirbhar Bharat in Railway
4) Made in India Railway
5) Mahila Suraksha
Answer- 2) StartUps for Railways
Explanation:
The Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini
Vaishnaw launched Indian Railway Innovation Policy ‘StartUps for Railways’ and also an ‘Indian
Railway Innovation Portal’ in Rail Bhavan, New Delhi.
Aim – To leverage innovative technologies developed by Indian
Startups/MSMEs/Innovators/Entrepreneurs to improve operational efficiency and Safety of Indian
Railways.
i. Indian Railways ensures for 50 percent, up to Rs. 1.5 Crore capital grant on equal basis in milestone
payment , assured market, scale and ecosystem.
ii. The Developed Intellectual property rights (IPR) will remain with innovators only.
59. In June 2022, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) launched the National Air Sports Policy
2022 (NASP 2022), which aims to make India one of the top sports nations in the world
by_______ year.
1) 2050
2) 2030
3) 2027

4) 2025
5) 2040
Answer- 2) 2030
Explanation:
The National Air Sports Policy 2022 (NASP 2022) was launched by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M.
Scindia, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), with the aim of optimizing India’s potential in the field of
air sports. This is India’s First National Airsports Policy.
i. By 2030, the NASP 2022 aims to make India one of the top sports nations in the world by providing
a safe, affordable, accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable air sports ecosystem.
ii. Target-The policy has the potential to be an income generator worth Rs. 8,000–10,000 crores.
iii. In this industry, India now produces revenues of around Rs 80 crore to Rs 100 crore.
60. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the 2nd edition “National e-
Governance Service Delivery Assessment 2021(NeSDA 2021): Reaching citizens through
seamless service delivery” report ?
1) The Ministry of Planning released the NeSDA 2021 report prepared by the National Institution for
Transforming India (NITI Aayog).
2) Jammu and Kashmir, assessed for the first time, ranked the highest among Union Territories with
an overall compliance score of nearly 90 percent for NeSDA
3) Kerala has secured the highest overall compliance score among all the States and UTs.
4) Both 2 & 3
5) Both 1 & 2
Answer- 4) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State(MoS) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
released the 2nd edition “National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment 2021(NeSDA
2021): Reaching citizens through seamless service delivery” prepared by the Department of
Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) under the Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances & Pensions.
i. Jammu and Kashmir, assessed for the first time, ranked the highest among Union Territories with an
overall compliance of nearly 90 percent for national e-governance service delivery assessment
(NeSDA),
ii. Kerala has secured the highest overall compliance score among all the States and UTs.
61. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the Iconic Week Celebrations
of the Ministry of Finance (FinMin) and Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in 6th to 12th June
2022?
1) The Ministry of Finance (FinMin) and Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) was held under the
theme of “AatmaNirbhar Bharat”.
2) The PM also launched a special series of coins of Re 1, Rs 2, 5, 10 and 20 denominations having
AKAM design are not commemorative coins and will be part of circulation.
3) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a special window facility for senior citizens
above 75 years seeking refund from the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA).
4) The Union Finance Minister also launched NETRA (New e-Tracking and Remote Administration)
portal, and Mobile App for India Development and Economic Assistance Scheme (IDEAS).

5) The Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST) released Aarohan, a Coffee Table Book and e-book on
the progressive contribution of the Income Tax (IT) Department over the decades.
Answer- 1) The Ministry of Finance (FinMin) and Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) was held
under the theme of “AatmaNirbhar Bharat”.
Explanation:
• As a part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM)’, Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra
Modi inaugurated Iconic Week Celebrations of the Ministry of Finance (FinMin) and Ministry of
Corporate Affairs (MCA) was held under the theme of “Transforming Lives”.
• The PM also launched a special series of coins of Re 1, Rs 2, 5, 10 and 20 denominations having
AKAM design are not commemorative coins and will be part of circulation.
• Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a special window facility for senior
citizens above 75 years seeking refund from the Investor Education and Protection Fund
Authority (IEPFA). It is an initiative by IEPFA.
• The Union Finance Minister also launched NETRA (New e-Tracking and Remote
Administration) portal, and Mobile App for India Development and Economic Assistance
Scheme (IDEAS).
• The Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST) released Aarohan, a Coffee Table Book and e-
book on the progressive contribution of the Income Tax (IT) Department over the decades.
62. Which of the following points is ‘correct’ with respect to the Iconic Week Celebrations
of the Ministry of Finance (FinMin) and Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in 6th to 12th June
2022?
A) The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Single Nodal Agency (SNA)
Dashboard of the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) to ensure effective utilization of
technology in public finance.
B) The Ministry of Finance also released an e-book titled Pratidhwani that highlights policy
initiatives and changes in the IT Department during the period 2000 to 2022.
C) As part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, a coin exhibition was inaugurated in
Saifabad Mint Museum in Hyderabad, Telangana.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also launched the Single Nodal Agency (SNA)
Dashboard of Public Financial Management System (PFMS) to ensure effective utilization of
technology in public finance.
i. Union Minister of State (MoS) Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad, Ministry of Finance released an e-book
titled Pratidhwani that highlights policy initiatives and changes in IT Department during the period
2000 to 2022.
ii. As part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, a coin exhibition was inaugurated in Saifabad
Mint Museum in Hyderabad, Telangana.

63. In June 2022, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Biotech Startup Expo – 2022 New Delhi,
Delhi which was organised by the Department of Biotechnology and Biotechnology Industry
Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).
What is the theme of Biotech Startup Expo – 2022?
1) Biotech Startup Innovations: To Achieve 750 biotech products
2) Biotech Startup Innovations: Toward Biotech Innovation
3) Biotech Startup Innovations: Green Energy India
4) Biotech Startup Innovations: Towards AatmaNirbhar Bharat
5) Biotech Startup Innovations: Make in India
Answer- 4) Biotech Startup Innovations: Towards AatmaNirbhar Bharat
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2-days Biotech Startup Expo – 2022 at Pragati
Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi in June 2022, organised by the Department of Biotechnology and
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).
i. The theme of Biotech Startup Expo – 2022 is “Biotech Startup Innovations: Towards
AatmaNirbhar Bharat”.
ii. PM Modi also launched the e-portal of 750 biotech products along with the biotech products
developed during the 75th year of Independence of India and a coffee book of 75 women biotech
entrepreneurs.
iii. PM also stated that the bio-economy of India has increased 8 times, it has grown from USD 10
billion to USD 80 billion. The future trajectory of the Bio-economy in the Biotech sector is to achieve
USD 150 billion by 2025 and India as a $100 Bn Bio-manufacturing Hub.
64. As of June ’22, which country became India’s 2nd-biggest oil supplier by surpassing Saudi
Arabia?
1) United Arab Emirates
2) Qatar
3) United States of America
4) Iraq
5) Russia
Answer- 5) Russia
Explanation:
Russia has overtaken Saudi Arabia to become India’s 2nd-biggest oil supplier next to Iraq, as
Russian crude is currently available at discount following the war in Ukraine. Indian refiners have
bought Russian crude oil at discount as high as USD 30 per barrel.
i. Iraq was the top supplier to India and Saudi Arabia stands 3rd biggest supplier to India.
Note – India is the world’s 3rd biggest oil-importing and consuming nation after the United States
(US) and China.
About Russia:
President – Vladimir Putin
Capital – Moscow
Currency – The Russian Ruble

65. Name the state government that recently (in June’22) launched a pilot project, the ‘Sujal’
initiative for water conservation.
1) Haryana
2) Rajasthan
3) Punjab
4) Uttarakhand
5) West Bengal
Answer- 1) Haryana
Explanation:
Haryana Chief Minister (CM) Manohar Lal Khattar launched a pilot project the ‘Sujal’ initiative for
Panchkula to monitor the water supply and control its flow in the region.
i. Under the initiative, a device will be installed in every drinking water metre, tube well and
connections of Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) that will store the water usage data online
in a single dashboard and thus it is easy to estimate the flow of water in every house.
66. In June 2022, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) awarded the first Type Certificate (TC)
under the Drone Rules, 2021 to IoTechWorld Avigation Pvt Ltd. (IoTechWorld).
IoTechWorld company is located in which city?
5) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) awarded the first
Type Certificate (TC) under the Drone Rules, 2021 to IoTechWorld Avigation Pvt Ltd.
(IoTechWorld).
i. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), MoCA, issues a Type Certificate for a specific type
of unmanned aircraft system (drone) on the recommendation of the Quality Council of India (QCI) or
an authorised testing entity under the Drone Rules 2021.
ii. IoTechWorld, one of India’s leading manufacturers of kisan drones, was established in April 2017 in
Gurugram, Haryana and the company received the first Type Certificate just 34 days after submitting
its online application on the DGCA’s DigitalSky Platform.
67. Under which scheme the Indian Railways recently (in June’22) Launched First Train from
Coimbatore North railway station, Tamil Nadu to Sainagar Shirdi, Maharashtra?
1) Dibrugarh Puri
2) Dakshin Darshan
3) Takht Parikrama
4) Jyotirling Yatra
5) Bharat Gaurav
Answer- 5) Bharat Gaurav

Explanation:
The first train under the Indian Railways ‘Bharat Gaurav’ scheme was flagged off the maiden service
from Coimbatore North railway station, Tamil Nadu to Sainagar Shirdi, Maharashtra. This is India's
first Private train service.
i. With this, the Southern Railway became the first zone in Indian Railways to get the first registered
service provider under the “Bharat Gaurav” scheme.
ii. Coimbatore-based South Star Rail is the registered service provider that operates the train. The
company is part of the conglomerate group – Future Gaming & Hotel Services Pvt. Limited .
68. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has rescued 150 women, including many girls, from
human trafficking under which operation?
1) Operation Vijay
2) Operation Sarp Vinash
3) Operation Mahila Suraksha
4) Operation Shivalik
5) Operation Meri Saheli
Answer- 3) Operation Mahila Suraksha
Explanation:
During the Operation Mahila Suraksha, the Railway Protection Force (RPF), a security force under
the Indian Railways, has rescued 150 women, including many girls, from becoming victims of human
trafficking.
i. The pan-India drive “Operation Mahila Suraksha” was launched from 3rd to 31st May 2022 which
aims to ensure the safe and secure travel of women over the Indian railways.
ii. During the operation, PRF also arrested over 7000 people for traveling in coaches reserved for
women. The force organised 5742 awareness campaigns to educate rail users regarding their safety
and Dos and Don’ts as safety and security of women.
69. Name the state that recently (in June’22) became the first Indian state to approve drone
policy and public use of drones.
1) Bihar
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Punjab
4) Jharkhand
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 2) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh (HP) becomes the first state in India to approve drone policy and public use of
drones. The ‘Himachal Pradesh Drone Policy 2022’ was approved by the chief minister of HP, Jai Ram
Thakur.
i. The policy visions to create a drone ecosystem built upon the foundation of Governance and
Reforms Using Drones (GARUD). The aim is to propagate the use of drone-enabled technology in
different sectors such as defence, transport, health, agriculture and more.

70. During the visit of Benjamin(Benny) Gantz, Defence Minister of Israel to India, “Vision
Statement” was adopted between India and Israel to strengthen the defence cooperation.
2022 marks the ______ anniversary of the India-Israel diplomatic relations.
1) 40th
2) 35th
3) 20th
4) 25th
5) 30th
Answer- 5) 30th
Explanation:
Marking the 30th anniversary of the India-Israel diplomatic relations (since 1992), India and Israel
adopted the “Vision Statement” to strengthen the defence cooperation between India and Israel in
the future. The year 2022 also marks Israel's 74th year of Independence.
i. During his visit to India, Benjamin(Benny) Gantz, Defence Minister, Israel held bilateral talks with
Raj Nath Singh, Union Minister, Ministry of Defence, India, in New Delhi, Delhi and discussed the
defence cooperation and prevailing global and regional scenario.
ii. Defence Minister of Israel, Benjamin Gantz received a Tri-Service Guard of Honour and he also laid
a wreath at the National War Memorial in New Delhi.
71. Which state recently (in June’22) celebrated the Baikho festival, a spring festival?
1) Assam
2) Kerala
3) Maharashtra
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Answer- 1) Assam
Explanation:
The ancient tradition known as Baikho festival, a spring festival, is annually celebrated in the month
of June across the state of Assam. The festival is predominantly celebrated by the Rabha tribes.
i. Rabha tribes is a Tibeto-Burman agriculture based community who resides majorly in Lower Assam,
Garo hills and Dooar region in West Bengal.
ii. The celebration of the Baikho festival is meant to bring abundant crops and good health.
72. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Uttarakhand budget for FY23
that was presented in June 2022?
1) Prem Chand Aggrawal, the Finance Minister of Uttarakhand, has presented Uttarakhand’s Rs.
49,013.31 crore budget for the financial year 2022-23 (FY23).
2) The budget includes Rs. 17,350.21 crore for state government employee salaries and allowances,
Rs. 6,703.10 crore for pensions.
3) The budget proposes the highest allocation of Rs. 1,500 crores for payment of pensions to the
elderly, widows with no one to rely on, differently-abled people & economically weak farmers.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 2 & 3

Explanation:
Prem Chand Aggrawal, the Finance Minister of Uttarakhand, has presented Uttarakhand’s Rs
65,571.49 crore budget for the financial year 2022-23 (FY23) in the ongoing budget session of the
state Legislative Assembly in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• Revenue Expenditure – Rs. 49,013.31 crore, Capital Expenditure – Rs. 16,558.18 crore and
Total estimated receipts for FY23 – Rs. 63,774.55 crore.
i. The budget includes Rs. 17,350.21 crore for state government employee salaries and allowances, Rs.
6,703.10 crore for pensions, and Rs. 6,017.85 crore for interest payments.
ii. The budget proposes the highest allocation of Rs. 1,500 crores for payment of pensions to the
elderly, widows with no one to rely on, abandoned women, differently-abled people, and economically
weak farmers.
73. Which state’s Startup and Innovation Mission recently (in June’22) signed an MoU with
Pontaq company to support startups?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Gujarat
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Pontaq, a Cross Border Innovation Fund, has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu Startup and
Innovation Mission(TANSIM) – StartupTN backed by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
Department, Government of Tamil Nadu(TN).
i. Under this MoU, the government of TN will help the Pontaq-supported companies to expand their
business operation in TN. Pontaq is an innovation fund which invests in early stage technology
businesses in the United Kingdom(UK), India, the United States of America(USA) and Canada.
ii. The Department of Employment and Training, Government of Tamil Nadu(TN) and the Tata
Technologies Limited(TTL) has signed an MoU for upgrading the 71 Industrial Technical Institutes
(ITIs) run by the Government of TN into modern technology centres. The total estimated cost of the
project is Rs 2877.43 crore.
74. Name the state government that recently (in June’22) launched an e-stamping facility after
abolishing the physical stamp papers for all denominations.
1) Rajasthan
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Haryana
5) Punjab
Answer- 5) Punjab
Explanation:
The Punjab Government has launched an e-stamping facility by abolishing the physical stamp papers,
in order to bring efficiency and check the pilferage of state revenue. The facility had been started with
the help of National e-Governance Services Limited (NeSL) and can be availed in banks.

i. The e-stamping facility is now available for all denominations starting from Rs.1, which was earlier
applicable only to a value above Rs 20,000. With this facility the government saves at least Rs 35 crore
annually spent on printing of stamp papers.
75. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the recent cabinet approval in
June 2022?
1) The proposal for signing of an agreement between the Government of India and the United Nations
on a ‘Way Finding Application’ to be used in the Palais des Nations, United Nations Office at Geneva.
2) The Union Cabinet approves Agreement on Cooperation in the field of youth work among the
authorized bodies of the member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
3) Cabinet approves Memorandum of Association (MoA) by India for establishment of BIMSTEC
Technology Transfer Centre at Dhaka, Bangladesh.
4) CCEA approves grant of moratorium to Cochin Port Authority on repayment of GoI loans for a
period of 3 years.
5) The Union Cabinet also approved a proposal of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT),
Ministry of Communications to conduct a 5G spectrum auction and 72097.8 MHz spectrum to be put
on block by July 2022.
Answer- 3) Cabinet approves Memorandum of Association (MoA) by India for establishment of
BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Centre at Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for signing of an agreement between the Government of
India (GoI) and the United Nations (UN) on a ‘Way Finding Application’ to be used in the Palais des
Nations, United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG).
• The financial implication for development deployment and maintenance of the App is ~ $ 2
Million.
• The Union Cabinet approves Agreement on Cooperation in the field of youth work among the
authorized bodies of the member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
• Cabinet approves Memorandum of Association (MoA) by India for establishment of BIMSTEC
Technology Transfer Centre at Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• CCEA approves grant of moratorium to Cochin Port Authority on repayment of GoI loans for a
period of 3 years.
• CCEA has approved the proposal for development of Phase I of New Greenfield Airport at
Dholera (Ahmedabad), Gujarat at an estimated cost of Rs 1305 crore, with completion time
within 48 months. The Airport is planned to operationalize from the year 2025-26.
• The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT),
Ministry of Communications to conduct a 5G spectrum auction and the Central Government
announced 72097.8 MHz spectrum to be put on block by July 2022.
76. In June the Ministry of Education announced that the Government of India is set to establish
“PM Shri Schools” to prepare the students for the future.
Who is the current (as of June’22) Union Minister of Education?
1) Narayan Tatu Rane
2) Giriraj Singh
3) Ashwini Vaishnaw
4) Dharmendra Pradhan

Answer- 4) Dharmendra Pradhan
Explanation:
Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister, Ministry of Education announced that the Government of
India is set to establish “PM Shri Schools” which are fully equipped to prepare the students for future.
These state-of-the-art schools will also act as a laboratory for the New National Education Policy
(NEP) 2020.
i. The announcement was made during the two-day National Education Minister’s Conference held in
Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The conference focused on the implementation of the new NEP 2020.
77. Which state government recently (in June ’22) signed a joint declaration with Israel on
water cooperation?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) West Bengal
4) Punjab
5) Haryana
Answer- 5) Haryana
Explanation:
The Government of Haryana and Israel have signed a joint declaration on integrated water resources
management and capacity building.
i. This marks a significant event as India and Israel celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations. Water
security has been one of the most important pillars of the India-Israel relationship.’
ii. The joint declaration was signed by Ambassador Eynat Shlein, Israeli Ambassador to India and head
of Mashav, Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation at Israel’s Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and the Irrigation and Water Resources Department, Government of Haryana, India.
78. As per the 14th Quarterly Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by NSO, the
Unemployment Rate (UR) for persons of 15 years & above in urban areas declined to_____ in
January-March 2022 from 9.3% in January-March 2021.
1) 8.9%
2) 8.0%
3) 8.4%
4) 8.2%
5) 8.5%
Answer- 4) 8.2%
Explanation:
According to the 14th Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) – Quarterly Bulletin [January-March
2022] by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the Unemployment Rate (UR) for persons of 15 years
and above in urban areas dipped to 8.2% in January-March 2022 from 9.3% in January-March 2021.
It was 8.7% in October-December 2021.
UR or Joblessness is defined as the percentage of unemployed persons in the labour force.
• UR among females also declined to 10.1% in January-March 2022 from 11.8% in January-
March 2021. It was 10.5% in October-December 2021.

• Among males, the UR also declined to 7.7% in January-March 2022 compared to 8.6% in
January-March 2021. It was 8.3% in October-December 2021.
• Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in CWS (Current Weekly Status) remained 47.3% in
January-March 2022 from 47.5% in January-March 2021.
• Worker Population Ratio (WPR) in CWS was 43.4% in January-March 2022, compared to
43.1% in the same period January-March 2021.
79. In which city did PM Narendra Modi recently (in June’22) inaugurated the underground
‘Gallery of Revolutionaries’ museum?
2) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
4) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer- 1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the underground ‘Gallery of Revolutionaries’
museum at Maharashtra’s Raj Bhavan in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The gallery is dedicated to the
luminaries of the freedom struggle.
i. The underground gallery is established in the subterranean network of 13 pre-World War-I British
era bunkers, discovered in the Maharashtra Raj Bhavan campus in August 2016 during the tenure of
then Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao.
80. In which city, India's 1st Government MLD Desalination Plant for Industrial Use was
inaugurated in June 2022?
1) Kaiga, Karnataka
3) Haripur, West Bengal
5) Dahej, Gujarat
Answer- 5) Dahej, Gujarat
Explanation:
India’s first government desalination plant only for industrial use was inaugurated at Dahej in
Bharuch (Gujarat) by the Chief Minister (CM) of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel. It was set up with an
outlay of ~Rs 881.19 crore.
Developers:
• Its construction work was awarded to the joint venture company of Larsen & Toubro and
Tecton.
• A special purpose vehicle (SPV), Dahej Desal Foundation, has been constituted by the Gujarat
Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), and the beneficiary industrial units for operation
and maintenance of the plant.

81. In June 2022, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions reconstituted a
______ member panel of the committee to examine the representation of officials sacked for
alleged inefficiency or corruption in the government service.
1) Seven
2) Five
3) Three
4) Six
5) Four
Answer- 3) Three
Explanation:
The three-member panel of the committee to examine the representation of officials sacked for
alleged inefficiency or corruption in the government service has been reconstituted by the Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions of the Government of India (GoI).
Members of the Panel
i. Arti Ahuja, Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and
Fertilizers, has been appointed in place of Leena Nandan, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest,
and Climate Change.
ii. Puneet Kansal, Joint Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat, has been appointed in place of Ashutosh
Jindal, Additional Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat.
iii. One member of the panel will be nominated by the cadre controlling authority (under whose
administrative control the alleged corrupt officials come).
• The committee examines the representation of employees sacked in accordance with
Fundamental Rule (FR) 56 (J), (I), and Rule 48 of the Central Civil Services (CCS) Pension Rules,
1972.
82. Which airport recently (in June’22) introduced Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID)
enabled tag to track check-in luggage?
1) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad
2) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
3) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
4) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
5) Cochin International Airport, Kochi
Answer- 4) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
Explanation:
In a first in India, the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi introduced radio-frequency
identification (RFID) enabled baggage tags which will give passengers real-time information about the
location of their luggage. The RFID technology will be personalised and help arriving passengers keep
track of their check-in luggage.
i. The bag tags will be called ‘Bagg Trax’, and It will not only help domestic and international arrival
passengers but also those in transit to track their checked-in baggage.

83. In June 2022, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister (CM) flagged off the luxury tourism cruise Ship
“Empress” from Chennai port, Tamil Nadu.
Who is the current (in June’22) Chief Minister (CM) of Tamil Nadu?
1) Pinarayi Vijayan
2) K Chandrasekhar Rao
3) O. Panneerselvam
4) M.K. Stalin
5) Edappadi K. Palaniswami
Answer- 4) M.K. Stalin
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu(TN) Chief Minister(CM) Muthuvel Karunanidhi (M.K.) Stalin flagged off the luxury
tourism cruise Ship “Empress” from Chennai port, Tamil Nadu.The cruise is being operated by
Cordelia Cruises. This is the first luxury cruise liner to be operated from Tamil Nadu.
i. The 11-storey tourist vessel can accommodate up to 2000 passengers and about 800 crew members.
The ship will go to the high seas from chennai port and will also anchor at Pondicherry and
Visakhapatnam harbours.
84. In June 2022, the Ministry of Tourism launched the ‘National Strategy for Sustainable
Tourism and Responsible Traveller Campaign’ in New Delhi, Delhi.
Who is the current (as of June’22) union minister of Tourism?
1) Kiren Rijiju
2) A. Som Parkash
3) Raj Kumar Singh
4) G. Kishan Reddy
Answer- 4) G. Kishan Reddy
Explanation:
G. Kishan Reddy is the current union minister of Tourism.
i. The Ministry of Tourism has launched the National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism and
Responsible Traveller Campaign at the National Summit on Developing Sustainable and Responsible
Tourist Destinations held in New Delhi, Delhi.
ii. The summit was organised by the Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the United Nations
Environment Program(UNEP) and Responsible Tourism Society of India (RTSOI).
iii. The Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Tourism Ministry was launched with an objective to provide
experience to the tourists and has sanctioned 76 projects.
Inauguration by PM Narendra Modi?
A) PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates & lays Foundation Stones of Development Projects Worth of
Rs 21000cr in Vadodara, Gujarat.
B) The PM launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojana‘ with an outlay of Rs 800 crores to
provide nutritional food to pregnant and lactating women.
C) The PM virtually released a book ‘Bhartiya Samvidhan: Ankahi Kahani (Indian constitution:
untold stories)’ by Ram Bahadur Rai at Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) All A, B & C

2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates & lays Foundation Stones of Development Projects Worth ∼Rs 21000
cr in Vadodara, Gujarat.
i. The PM launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojana‘ with an outlay of Rs 800 crores to give 2
kg of chickpeas, 1 kg of tur dal, and 1 kg of edible oil free of cost from Anganwadi Centres every month
to provide nutritional food to pregnant and lactating women.
ii. The PM virtually released a book ‘Bhartiya Samvidhan: Ankahi Kahani (Indian constitution: untold
stories)’ by senior journalist Ram Bahadur Rai at Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, Delhi.
It was published by Prabhat publication.
86. In June 2022, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the project named
‘National Initiative for Promoting Upskilling of Nirman workers (NIPUN)’ for Skill Training of
Construction Workers under _______ scheme.
1) Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission
2) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
3) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
4) PM Svanidhi
5) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Answer- 1) Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission
Explanation:
Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri launched project NIPUN (National
Initiative for Promoting Upskilling of Nirman workers) , an initiative of Ministry of Housing and Urban
Affairs (MoHUA) under the flagship scheme of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban
Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM).
i. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the nodal agency under the Ministry of Skill
Development & Entrepreneurship, is responsible for the overall execution of the training, monitoring
and candidate tracking.
ii. NIPUN to train more than one lakh construction workers through fresh skilling and upskilling
programmes and provide them with opportunities in foreign countries which includes training on
Kaushal Bima (3-year accidental insurance with coverage of Rs 2 lakhs), digital skills like cashless
transactions and BHIM app, orientation about EPF and BOCW facilities.
87. Which organisation recently (in June’22) signed a USD 165 million pact with GE Steam
Power to supply three nuclear steam turbines?
1) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
2) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
3) THDC India Limited
5) Power Finance Corporation
Answer- 2) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

Explanation:
GE Steam Power, a world energy leader, has inked a USD 165 million pact with state-run engineering
firm Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to supply three nuclear steam turbines.
i. The pact is for the supply of three nuclear steam turbines out of six units for Nuclear Power
Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) domestic nuclear program- phase 1 being developed at
Gorakhpur in Haryana (units – 1 to 4 [Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP)] and Kaiga
in Karnataka (Kaiga Generating Station-5&6).
88. In June 2022, _________ launched an incentive scheme for design-led manufacturers and
extended the base year for the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme by __________.
1) Department of MSME; 1 year
2) Department of Telecom; 2 years
3) Department of Electronics; 1 year
4) Department of Telecom; 1 year
5) Department of Electronics 2 years
Answer- 4) Department of Telecom; 1 year
Explanation:
The Department of Telecom (DoT), under the Ministry of Communications launched an incentive
scheme for design-led manufacturers and extended the base year for the calculation of Rs 12,195
crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme by one year and raised the incentive rate by an
additional 1 percent.
i. The Government has opened applications for from 21st June 2022 to 20th July 2022. The Objective
is to build a strong ecosystem for 5G.
inauguration made by PM Narendra Modi in June 2022?
A) PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of multiple rail and road infrastructure
projects worth over Rs 28000 crore in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
B) He inaugurated India’s first Air Conditioned Railway Station – Sir M Visvesvaraya Railway
Station at Baiyappanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
C) He also dedicated to the Nation the 100% electrification of the Konkan railway line about
740 Kms from Roha, Maharashtra to Thokur, Karnataka.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of multiple rail and road infrastructure projects worth
over Rs 28000 crore in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
i. He inaugurated India’s first Air Conditioned Railway Station – Sir M Visvesvaraya Railway
Station at Baiyappanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, which is developed on the lines of a modern airport
at a total cost of around Rs 315 crore.

ii. He also dedicated to the Nation the 100% electrification of the Konkan railway line (about 740
Kms) from Roha, Maharashtra) to Thokur, Karnataka by flagging of Electric trains from Udupi,
Madagaon and Ratnagiri.
iii. In Mysuru, He also dedicated to the nation the ‘Centre of Excellence for persons with
Communication Disorders’ at the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH).
90. Which ministry recently (in June’22) amended the National Financial Reporting Authority
(NFRA) Rules 2018 with ‘NFRA Amendment Rules 2022?
1) Ministry of MSME
2) Ministry of Finance
3) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
4) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
5) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer- 3) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has amended the National Financial Reporting Authority
(NFRA) Rules 2018 with ‘NFRA Amendment Rules 2022’ w.e.f. June 17, 2022, by exercising the
powers conferred by sub-sections (2) and (4) of section 132, sub-section (1) of section 139 and sub-
section (1) of section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013).
i. This move rationalizes the penalty provision for certain contraventions aimed at encouraging
compliance.
ii. The non-compliance will attract a penalty of Rs 5,000 and where the contravention is a continuing
one, a further fine of Rs 500 for everyday during the period of contravention. It also drops a reference
to section 450 of the Companies Act which specifies a cap of Rs 200,000 in the case of a company and
Rs 50,000 for an officer in default or any other person for offences that persist.
91. Name the state that recently (in June’22) became India’s first State to launch Balika
Panchayat (girl Panchayat).
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Punjab
4) West Bengal
5) Gujarat
Answer- 5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat has become India’s first–ever State to launch Balika Panchayat (girl Panchayat) to promote
the social and political development of girl children and to eliminate child marriage and the dowry
system, from society.
Balika Panchayat:
• Balika Panchayat initiative has been started in Kunaria, Maska, Motagua, and Vadsar villages of
Kutch district of Gujarat and it is an initiative of the Women and Child Development Welfare
department of the Gujarat Government under the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign.
• The members of Balika Panchayat are nominated just like Gram Panchayat and the members
will be elected from 6 wards unanimously uncontested. The contestants were young females
aged between 10 and 21 years.

Note- The first-ever elections of Balika Panchayat elections were successfully held at Kunariya village
(Kutch, Gujarat). Urmi Ahir(20 years) was named as the sarpanch of the Balika Panchayat started in
Kutch.
92. Which of the following points are ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the Sample Registration System
(SRS)-Abridged Life Tables 2015-2019 that was released by the Registrar General & Census
Commissioner of India in June 2022?
A) India’s life expectancy at birth has increased up to 59.2 from 2015-2019 period and is still
lower than the global average of 80.4.
B) Expectation of life at birth is highest in Delhi for males and in Kerala for females whereas it
is lowest in Chhattisgarh for males and Uttar Pradesh for females.
C) Urban women in Himachal Pradesh had the highest life expectancy at birth, while the rural
men in Chhattisgarh had the lowest..
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
India’s life expectancy at birth has increased up to 69.7 from 2015-2019 period and is still lower than
the global average of 72.6.
i. Expectation of life at birth is highest in Delhi (74.3 years) for males and in Kerala (78.0 years) for
females, whereas it is lowest in Chhattisgarh (63.7 years) for males and Uttar Pradesh (66.2 years) for
females.
ii. Urban women in Himachal Pradesh had the highest life expectancy at birth of 82.3 years while the
rural men in Chhattisgarh had the lowest, 62.8 years which shows a gap of 15.8 years.
iii. Kerala is the only state where the rural life expectancy at birth was higher than urban for both
women and men.
93. Which airport recently (in June’22) became India’s 1st airport to run on hydro and solar
power for its consumption needs?
1) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad
2) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
3) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
4) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
5) Cochin International Airport, Kochi
Answer- 4) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
Explanation:
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport becomes the 1st airport in India that switched to
hydro and solar power for its consumption needs from 1st June 2022, to run entirely on a
combination of these forms of green energy. The majority of the consumption is hydro dependent.
i. This reduces energy emissions by 2 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide per year which would satisfy the
airport’s goal to achieve the ‘Net Zero Carbon Emissions Airport’ target by 2030.

ii. The Delhi IGI airport has 7.84 MW solar plants on the airside and 5.3 MW of rooftop solar power
plants on the cargo terminals of the IGI airport.
94. Name the state that recently (in June’22) launched "Nalaya Thiran" (Tomorrow’s Ability), a
Skilling Programme for College Students.
1) Karnataka
2) Telangana
3) Kerala
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Government of Tamil Nadu (TN) has launched a skilling Programme called “Nalaya Thiran”
(Tomorrow’s ability) under the “Naan Mudhalvan” (I am the first), the umbrella programme of Chief
Minister(CM) MK Stalin. This programme will provide hands-on experience on problems and help the
industry to get skilled students. (This is not a pilot programme).
i. This multi-agency programme was created by NASSCOM (National Association of Software and
Services Companies), ICT Academy and Skill Development Corporation.
inauguration by the PM Narendra Modi?
A) PM inaugurated the new premises of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry namely
‘Vanijya Bhawan’, and launched a new portal National Import-Export Record for Yearly
Analysis of Trade (NIRYAT ).
B) Vanijya Bhawan building has been completed at the cost of Rs 226 crore and will serve as an
integrated and modern office complex for the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s
Departments.
C) NIRYAT Portal is developed as a one stop platform for stakeholders to get all necessary
information related to India’s foreign trade.
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi inaugurated the new premises of the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry (MoCI) namely ‘Vanijya Bhawan’, and launched a new portal NIRYAT
(National Import-Export Record for Yearly Analysis of Trade) during an occasion in Vigyan Bhawan in
New Delhi, Delhi.
i. Vanijya Bhawan building has been completed in less than the budgeted cost of Rs 226 crore. It will
serve as an integrated and modern office complex for its two Departments i.e. Department of
Commerce, and Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
ii. NIRYAT Portal is developed as a one stop platform for stakeholders to get all necessary information
related to India’s foreign trade.

96. The Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA) scheme completed two years on 20th June 2022.
Which ministry is the nodal Ministry of GKRA scheme?
4) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
5) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Answer- 3) Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation:
Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA), a scheme for migrant workers who were affected during
COVID-19 has completed two years. The scheme was launched by the Government to provide
immediate employment and livelihood opportunities for migrant workers in India.
i. The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal Ministry and is implemented in close coordination
with the State Governments.
ii. Government of India launched Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA) on 20th June in 2020 for a
period of 125 days with a resource envelope of 50,000 crore rupees to boost employment and
livelihood opportunities for returnee migrant workers in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
97. Syngenta India recently (in June’22) signed an agreement with the Agriculture Insurance
Company of India (AIC) to safeguard chilli farmers in _______.
1) Punjab
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Haryana
4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Syngenta India,a Agri-tech Company’s vegetable seed division has entered into an exclusive
agreement with the Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC) to safeguard chilli farmers in
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh from unfavourable price fluctuations due to unpredictable market
conditions.
i. This is the 1st initiative for crop protection against market fluctuation. Until now, the compensation
was given due to the natural calamities.
ii. About 2000 farmers of Atchampet, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh have been growing Syngenta’s Hot
Pepper Hybrid HPH 5531 in an average land holding of 2 acres with an insurance cover for about Rs.
1.5 lakh per acre.
98. Which state recently (in June’22) signed an agreement with BLS International Services for
computerisation, e-governance of registration offices in Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
mode?
1) West Bengal
2) Kerala
3) Odisha
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana

Answer- 1) West Bengal

Explanation:
BLS International Services, a tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, has
entered into an agreement with the West Bengal government for computerisation and e-governance
of registration offices in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode in the Presidency Zone.
i. BLS International Services Ltd. has been selected by the Directorate of Registration and Stamp
Revenue, Govt. of West Bengal for Computerization and e-Governance of Registration offices in West
Bengal.
ii. In the project, the company will procure, install and commission the hardware for 81 offices under
the Presidency Zone.
99. Name the state/UT that recently (in June 2022) partnered with the UNDP to set up an
oxygen plant to supply 750 hospital beds.
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Chandigarh
3) Maharashtra
4) Delhi
5) Gujarat
Answer- 4) Delhi
Explanation:
The government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi collaborated with the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) to set up an oxygen generation plant at Govind Ballabh Pant
Hospital to increase the oxygen supply capabilities of the hospital. The oxygen plant can cater to 750
beds in the hospital, including those supported by ventilators.
i. The plant utilises Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology to produce up to 1,050 litres of
oxygen per minute.
ii. In partnership with the state governments, UNDP has set up twelve oxygen generation plants
across India, including Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, NCT of Delhi, and Tripura.
100. Which ministry recently (in June’22) launched Policy & Portal of e-auction for Commercial
earning & Non-Fare Revenue (NFR) contracts?
1) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
2) Ministry of Railways
3) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
4) Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
5) Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Answer- 2) Ministry of Railways
Explanation:
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Railways launched e-auction for commercial earning,
and Non-Fare Revenue (NFR) contracts, in Rail Bhavan, New Delhi (Delhi). This launch was made to
bring Commercial Earning and NFR contracts under the ambit of electronic auction through Indian
Railway e-Procurement System (IREPS), in line with prevailing e-auction of scrap sale.
i. The e-auction for commercial earning will increase railways earning, and also enhance ease of doing
business.

About Ministry of Railways-

Union Minister– Ashwini Vaishnaw, (Rajya Sabha– Odisha)
Ministers of State– Raosaheb Patil Danve (Constituency- Jalna, Maharashtra), Darshana Jardosh
(Constituency- Surat, Gujarat)
101. Which of the following points are ‘Correct’ with respect to the Tamil Nadu Advanced
Manufacturing Conclave 2022 at Chennai, Tamil Nadu in June 2022?
A) Tamil Nadu Centre of Excellence in Advance Manufacturing (TANCAM) was inaugurated in
the TIDEL Park at Taramani in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
B) Two innovation centres were inaugurated at the SIPCOT Industrial Parks in Hosur and
Sriperumbudur.
C) The foundation stone was laid for the Neo-TIDEL Parks in Tiruppur and Villupuram districts
of TN, which will cost around Rs. 76.90 crore.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
MK Stalin, the Chief Minister (CM) of Tamil Nadu (TN), launched a number of initiatives during the
Tamil Nadu Advanced Manufacturing Conclave 2022 at Taramani, Chennai, TN, to help industry adopt
new technology and remain competitive.
i. Tamil Nadu Centre of Excellence in Advance Manufacturing (TANCAM), India’s first of its kind
Center of Excellence (CoE), was inaugurated in the TIDEL Park at Taramani in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
ii. Two innovation centres were inaugurated at the SIPCOT Industrial Parks in Hosur and
Sriperumbudur.
iii. The foundation stone was laid for the Neo-TIDEL Parks in Tiruppur and Villupuram districts of TN,
which will cost around Rs. 76.90 crore.
iv. The TN Government’s Department of Higher Education has launched a portal,
https://penkalvi.gov.in, where beneficiaries can register from June 25-30, 2022.
102. In June 2022, the ______ Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) was
celebrated by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
1) 7th
2) 5th
3) 8th
4) 6th
5) 9th
Answer- 1) 7th
Explanation:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organised a virtual event to celebrate 7 years of
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) to highlight the important initiatives implemented
under PMAY-U Mission.

i. Launched by the Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi on 25th June 2015, it is one of the
largest urban housing programmes in the world.
ii. An eBook ‘7 years of PMAY(U) 2015-2022’ was released by Secretary, MoHUA which is a
compendium encapsulating the evolution and achievements of PMAY(U).
iii. With a total investment of Rs 8.31 Lakh Crore ,PMAY-U has so far sanctioned Rs 122.69 lakh, out of
which more than 1 crore houses have been grounded and over 61 lakh houses have been completed
and delivered to the beneficiaries.
103. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)-Urban 2.0 recently (in June’22) launched the Revised
Swachh Certification Protocols for ODF , ODF+, ODF++, and Water+ certifications.
Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)-Urban 2.0 comes under which ministry?
2) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
4) Ministry of Jal Shakti
5) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer- 5) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)-Urban 2.0, which is being implemented by the Ministry of Housing
and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), has launched the Revised Swachh Certification Protocols for ODF (Open
Defecation Free), ODF+, ODF++, and Water+ certifications.
i. The launch event for the same was held at Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi (Delhi) which was chaired by
Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
ii. The revised protocols are aligned with the objectives of SBM-2.0.
104. In which city, Tata Power Solar Systems recently (in June’22) commissioned India’s
largest floating solar power project?
3) Tumkur, Karnataka
4) Kayamkulam, Kerala
5) Patan, Gujarat
Answer- 4) Kayamkulam, Kerala
Explanation:
Tata Power Solar Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has commissioned India’s
largest floating solar power project in Kayamkulam, Kerala on a 350-acre water body, backwaters
area with an installed capacity of 101.6 Megawatt (MW) Peak.
This project is the first one in the Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) through Power Purchase
Agreement category. This plant boasts a floating inverter platform having a 5 Megawatt (MW)
capacity.
About Tata Power Solar:
President, CEO – Ashish Khanna
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra

105. In June 2022, the Ministry of Finance has extended the goods and services tax (GST)
compensation cess under 28% slab until?
1) March 2026
2) March 2024
3) March 2023
4) March 2027
5) March 2025
Answer- 1) March 2026
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance has extended the period for levy and collection of cess under sub-section (1)
of Section 8 of the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act, 2017 under 28% slab by
nearly 4 years from July 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026. These rules may be called the goods and services
tax (period of levy and collection of cess) rules, 2022.
i. The compensation cess, levied on luxury and demerit goods, will continue to be collected till March
2026 to repay the borrowings that were done in 2020-21 and 2021-22 to compensate states for GST
revenue loss.
ii. The Central government has borrowed and released Rs 1.1 lakh crore in FY21 and Rs 1.59 lakh
crore in FY22.
106. Recently (in June’22), the Government of India increased the upper age limit for the
recruitment process for Agnipath Scheme for 2022 from 21 years to ______ years.
1) 26 years
2) 23 years
3) 25 years
4) 22 years
5) 24 years
Answer- 2) 23 years
Explanation:
Amid the protest against Agnipath Scheme (to recruit soldiers only for 4 years), The government of
India(GoI) has granted a one-time waiver for the proposed recruitment cycle for 2022 and increased
the upper age limit for the recruitment process for Agnipath Scheme for 2022 from 21 years to 23
years.
• Previously, on the commencement of the scheme the entry age for all new recruits has been
fixed as 17 and half to 21 years of age.
i. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the proposal for 10% reservation in job vacancies in
the Ministry of Defence for Agniveers meeting requisite eligibility criteria.
ii. The 10% reservation will be implemented in the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and defence civilian
posts, and all the 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). This reservation would be in addition
to existing reservations for ex-servicemen.
107. Name the organisation/Ministry that was recently (in June’22) launched India’s Booming
Gig and Platform Economy- Perspectives and Recommendations on the Future of Work report.
2) Reserve Bank of India

4) NITI Aayog
5) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Answer- 4) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog’s report titled ‘India’s Booming Gig and
Platform Economy- Perspectives and Recommendations on the Future of Work’ was launched by its
Vice Chairman Suman Bery, CEO Amitabh Kant and Special Secretary Dr. K Rajeswara Rao. It is a first-
of-its-kind study that presents comprehensive perspectives and recommendations on the Indian gig–
platform economy.
i. Gig Economy/Sector is a labour market in which instead of a traditional, in-office, full-time job with
a single company, gig workers work as short-term, temporary/freelance, or independent contractors
for one or a variety of employers.
ii. In 2020–21, 77 lakh (7.7 million) workers were engaged in the gig economy which constituted
2.6% of the non-agricultural workforce or 1.5% of the total workforce in India.
iii. At present, about 47% of the gig work is in medium skilled jobs, about 22% in high skilled, and
about 31% in low skilled jobs.
108. Name the state government that recently (in June’22) launched the ‘Kashi Yatra’ Scheme
for Pilgrims.
1) Jharkhand
2) Gujarat
3) Karnataka
4) Kerala
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 3) Karnataka
Explanation:
Karnataka government launched ‘Kashi Yatra’ with a project outlay of Rs. 7 crore. The project
provides Rs 5,000 cash assistance to each of the 30,000 pilgrims, who are willing to take up a
pilgrimage to Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
i. According to Shashikala Jolle, Minister for Religious Endowment, Hajj and Wakf, the fund was
sanctioned for the scheme under the accounts head of ‘Assistance to Manasa Sarovara Pilgrims’.
ii. Pilgrims who are willing to avail the benefit must be the native of Karnataka and have to furnish the
proof of domicile of origin of Karnataka with either of the documents including voter ID, Aadhaar Card
or ration card. The applicants should be above 18 years and must provide a valid age proof.
109. Which of the following points are ‘Correct’ with respect to the Punjab Budget presented in
June 2022?
A) Punjab Finance Minister (FM) Harpal Singh Cheema presented Rs 1,55,859.78-crore budget
in June 2022.
B) Every household (domestic consumers) in Punjab will have 300 units of free electricity
every month from 1st July 2022
C) The government proposed to set up 16 new medical colleges making a total 25 medical
colleges in the State.
1) Only C
2) Only A & B

3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Punjab Finance Minister (FM) Harpal Singh Cheema presented Rs 1,55,859.78-crore budget in the
Punjab Vidhan Sabha. This is the first budget of the Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) government led by the
Chief Minister(CM) Bhagwant Mann.
i. Every household (domestic consumers) in Punjab will have 300 units of free electricity every month
from 1st July 2022
ii. The government proposed to set up 16 new medical colleges making a total 25 medical colleges in
the State.
110. Which state’s Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture recently (in June ’22)
partnered with the BSE Limited to Create Awareness on Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)
Listing?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Telangana
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
BSE Limited, a leading stock exchange, collaborated with the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce,
Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA) to promote and create awareness in Maharashtra on the benefits
of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) listing.
i. BSE will provide technical and manpower support to SME enterprises that are registered with
MACCIA to get listed on the BSE SME platform.
ii. The BSE SME will provide training and capacity-building programmes to MACCIA officials, with a
nodal person to be appointed as a single point contact in Maharashtra.
111. Which state recently (in June’22) formed a Joint Venture (JV) with the Ministry of
Railways to boost railway connectivity?
1) Odisha
2) Jharkhand
3) Assam
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Answer- 3) Assam
Explanation:
The cabinet of Assam, chaired by Chief Minister(CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma, has approved the
formation of a Joint Venture (JV), Assam Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
(ARIDCL), between the Assam government and the railway ministry to increase the railway
connectivity in Assam.

i. In ARIDCL, the Assam government will host 51% share and the Railway Ministry will hold the
remaining 49%.
112. Which of the following points is ‘Correct’ with respect to the ‘Dak Karmayogi’?
1) The Ministry of Home Affairs launched ‘Dak Karmayogi’, an e-learning portal of the Department of
Human Resources in New Delhi, Delhi.
2) Dak Karmayogi was developed under the Central Government’s vision of Mission Karmayogi.
3) This portal has been developed to bring efficiency in Government of India’s employees and in
bureaucracy with Minimum Government and Maximum Governance.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Ministry of Communications (MOC) launched ‘Dak Karmayogi’, an e-learning portal of the
Department of Posts in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. Dak Karmayogi was developed under the Central Government’s vision of Mission Karmayogi.
ii. This portal has been developed to bring efficiency in Government of India’s employees and in
bureaucracy with Minimum Government and Maximum Governance.
iii. The Ministers also conferred Meghdoot Awards for 2021 to recognize the good performance of
employees of the Department of Posts and to motivate them to maintain or improve their good work.
113. In June 2022, the Ministry of Defence inaugurated a Payroll Automation for Disbursement
of Monthly Allowances (PADMA), an automated Pay & Allowances module for ___________.
1) Railway Protection Force
2) Sashastra Seema Bal
3) Indian Coast Guard
4) Border Security Force
5) Central Reserve Police Force
Answer- 3) Indian Coast Guard
Explanation:
On the lines of Digital India, and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, a Payroll Automation for
Disbursement of Monthly Allowances (PADMA), an automated Pay & Allowances module for the
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was inaugurated by Rajnish Kumar, Controller General of Defence Accounts
(CGDA), Ministry of Defence (MoD) on June 28, 2022.
i. This module has been developed under the aegis of Defense Accounts Department (DAD) and will be
operated by Pay Accounts Office Coast Guard, Noida (Uttar Pradesh).
About PADMA:
• It is an automated platform or Centralized Pay System (CPS) which utilizes the latest
technology to provide seamless and timely disbursal of Pay & Allowances to around 15,000 ICG
personnel.
• CPS is one stop pay accounting solutions for all organizations under MoD.

114. Name the ministry that recently (in June’22) launched the 2nd phase of Going Online As
Leaders (GOAL) 2.0 programme along with Meta.
2) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
5) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Answer- 2) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Explanation:
Social media giant Meta (Formerly known as Facebook) collaborated with the Ministry of Tribal
Affairs to launch the 2nd phase of Going Online As Leaders (GOAL) 2.0 programme. It was launched
by Union tribal affairs minister Arjun Munda.
i. The 1st phase of GOAL has changed the lives of tribal youth through the digital mentorship
programme.
ii. In the 2nd phase, a platform will be created for more than 50,000 self-help groups and 10 lakh
families associated with Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited
(TRIFED) to reach globally.
115. In which state did Pyse Fintech recently (in June’22) launched India’s first and largest
fractionally-owned solar power plant?
1) Gujarat
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Rajasthan
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Pyse Fintech Pvt. Ltd.(PYSE), an investment platform, has launched India’s first and largest
fractionally-owned solar power plant in Karnataka. The platform allows retail investors to invest in
sustainable projects that create social and environmental impacts from a ticket size as low as Rs
5,000.
i. The plant is set to be commissioned by the end of July 2022 and is designed to offset 65 lakh kgs of
carbon footprint every year for the next 25 years.
About Pyse Fintech Pvt. Ltd.(PYSE):
Co-founder -Kaustubh Padakannaya
Headquarters- Bengaluru, Karnataka
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. __________ becomes the 2nd country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.
1) Denmark
2) Central African Republic
3) Japan
4) Germany

5) France
Answer- 2) Central African Republic
Explanation:
Central African Republic (CAR) becomes the 2nd country in the world, after El Salvador, to adopt
Bitcoin as legal tender. CAR also became the first African country to adopt Bitcoin as its official
currency.
i. CAR has adopted bitcoin as legal tender along with the existing fiat currency, the Central African
Franc(CAF) and established a legal and regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies on 27th April
2022.
ii. The CAF, governed by the Bank of Central African States(BEAC) is the official currency of 6
countries including the Central African Republic.
2. Which of the following countries recently (in June’22) hosted the Industry transition
Dialogue, as a part of the joint initiative “Leadership for Industry Transition (LeadIT)?
1) Spain
2) India
3) Sweden
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
India and Sweden hosted the Industry transition Dialogue in Stockholm, Sweden, as a part of the
India-Sweden joint initiative “Leadership for Industry Transition (LeadIT)”, focusing on hard to abate
sectors, which are the major stakeholders in the global climate action and require specific
interventions.
i. LeadIT gathers countries and companies that are committed to action to achieve the Paris
Agreement and it was launched by the governments of Sweden and India at the UN Climate Action
Summit in September 2019 and is supported by the World Economic Forum(WEF).
ii. The high level of dialogue contributed to the United Nations(UN) Conference – “Stockholm+50: a
healthy planet for the prosperity of all – our responsibility, our opportunity”, which is being held on
2nd & 3rd June 2022 and set the agenda for Conference of Parties 27 (COP27).
3. In June 2022, the United Nations (UN) approved to recognise the Republic of Turkey as
________.
1) Türkiye
2) Türkish
3) Türrike
4) Türkique
5) Türrquie
Answer- 1) Türkiye
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) has approved to recognise the Republic of Turkey as ‘Türkiye’, pronounced
“tur-key-YAY”, following the request from the government of Turkey. “Türkiye” will now be used in all
foreign languages and the country’s full official name will be “Republic of Türkiye”.

i. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan noted that Türkiye is the best representation and
expression of the Turkish people’s culture, civilization and values.
ii. The use of the word Turkey dates back to the 14th century when the Latin term “Turchia/Turquia”
meant “the land of Turks”. Later the Latin name was transformed into “Türkiye” in Turkish, Turkey in
English, “Turkei” in German and “Turquie” in French.
4. Which organisation recently (in June’22) released the “Global Plastics Outlook Policy
Scenarios to 2060” report with the highlighting that the Global plastic waste set to almost
triple by 2060?
1) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
2) United Nations Environment Programme
3) United Nations Industrial Development Organization
4) World Health Organization
5) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Answer- 5) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Explanation:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released a new report
(preliminary version) titled “Global Plastics Outlook Policy Scenarios to 2060” which states that
the Global plastic waste is set to almost triple by 2060 due to economic and population growth.
i. Around half of the plastic waste will end up in landfills and less than a fifth of the waste will be
recycled. The report provides a set of coherent projections on plastics to 2060 which includes plastics
use and waste, and the impacts of plastics on the environment.
ii. The full report will be launched on 21st June 2022 at the OECD Green Talks Live webinar series.
5. Which country recently (in June’22) signed an MoU with India to boost bilateral cooperation
on climate action, environmental protection, and conservation?
1) Canada
2) France
3) Maldives
4) Spain
5) Germany
Answer- 1) Canada
Explanation:
India and Canada signed an MoU to boost bilateral cooperation on climate action, environmental
protection, and conservation.
i. The MoU was signed by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest, and
Climate Change(MoEF&CC), Government of India and Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and
Climate Change, Government of Canada on the sidelines of the “Stockholm+50: a healthy planet for the
prosperity of all–our responsibility, our opportunity” (Stockholm+50).
ii. Stockholm+50 is an international conference that took place in Stockholm, Sweden on June 2-3,
2022, five decades after the 1st UN Conference on the Environment in 1972.

6. In June 2022, PM Narendra Modi virtually addressed the 2022 Rotary International
Convention held in __________.
1) Osaka, Japan
2) Houston, United States of America
3) Liverpool, United Kingdom
4) Valencia, Spain
5) Milan, Italy
Answer- 2) Houston, United States of America
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, virtually addressed the 2022 Rotary International
Convention, being held in George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB), Houston, Texas, the United
States of America (USA) from 4th June to 8th June 2022. The 113th annual Rotary International
Convention is organised by Rotary International.
i. Houston is hosting the Rotary convention for the 3rd time, marking the 50th anniversary of the
1972 Rotary International convention(Houston).
ii. The convention, connecting more than 1.2 million members of around 36000 Rotary Clubs from
across 200 countries, brings together the global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling
the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges.
7. Name the state legislature in the United States (US) that recently (in June’22) passed the
world’s first "right to repair" law for digital electronics.
1) New Jersey
2) New York
3) Alaska
4) Florida
5) California
Answer- 2) New York
Explanation:
The New York (NY) State Legislature in the United States (US) has passed the world’s first ‘Right to
Repair’ law that allows digital electronics manufacturers to make parts, tools, information, and
software available to consumers and independent repair shops.
i. It does not include motor vehicles, home appliances, medical devices, public safety communications
equipment like police radios, agricultural equipment, and off-road equipment.
About United States (US):
President – Joe Biden
Capital – Washington DC
Currency – Dollar
8. Recently in June’22 what are the countries elected by the United Nations General Assembly
(UNGA) to serve as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for
a two-year term?
1) China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
2) Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland
3) Albania, Brazil, Gabon and Ghana
4) India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway

5) Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Kenya

Answer- 2) Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland
Explanation:
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) elected Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, and
Switzerland to serve as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a
two-year term beginning January 01, 2023.
· The newly elected countries will replace India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, and Norway, which will
vacate their seats at the end of 2022.
· The UNSC is a United Nations (UN) organisation tasked with maintaining global peace and
security.
9.According to the MoUs signed during the visit of India’s Vice President (VP) to Senegal
(recently in June’22), which of the following statements are correct?
A)Cultural Exchange Program (CEP) between India and Senegal for 2022-26
B)Agreement on mutual exemption from the visa requirement for holders of diplomatic,
official/service passports
C)MoU between India and Senegal on youth cooperation
1) Only A
2) All the Above
3) Only C
4) Only B
5) None of the Above
Answer- 2) All the Above
Explanation:
i. The VP of India’s state visit coincided with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between
India and Senegal.
• Senegal, a West African country, sees India as an integral and reliable partner in its vision of
“Emerging Senegal 2035.”
Three MoUs were also signed with Senegal to further deepen bilateral partnerships in various areas.
• Cultural Exchange Program (CEP) between India and Senegal for 2022-26
• Agreement on mutual exemption from the visa requirement for holders of diplomatic,
official/service passports
• MoU between India and Senegal on youth cooperation.
The VP also visited Qatar, also he inaugurated an “India-Qatar Start-Up bridge” between Invest India
and Invest Qatar, with the goal of expanding trade and investment opportunities and connecting the
two countries’ start-up ecosystems.
• VP of India has addressed an India-Qatar Business Forum jointly organized by Federation of
Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), CII and Associated Chambers of Commerce
and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), along with Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
10.In which edition of the Bratislava Forum “GLOBSEC 2022 Bratislava Forum” did
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (EAM) participate during his visit to Slovakia, in which the event
took place from 2nd to 4th June 2022 in Bratislava, Slovakia?
1) 17th edition
2) 16th edition

3) 18th edition
4) 19th edition
5) 15th edition
Answer- 1) 17th edition
Explanation:
i.On 3rd June 2022, EAM participated in the 17th edition of the Bratislava Forum “GLOBSEC 2022
Bratislava Forum” which took place from 2nd to 4th June 2022 in Bratislava, Slovakia.
ii.He addressed the forum on the topic of “Taking Friendship to the Next Level: Allies in the Indo-
Pacific Region”.
iii.EAM also invited Foreign Minister Ivan Korčok to join the International Solar Alliance.
EAM Visits the Czech Republic 4th-5th June 2022:
i.EAM met H.E. Mr Jan Lipavský, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of Czech Republic.
They discussed bilateral relations, including political, economic, defence & security, Science &
Technology (S&T), cultural, and people-to-people ties.
iii.Both sides agreed to work towards an early conclusion of the India-European Union(EU) Free
Trade Agreement(FTA).
11. Recently in June’22, which language was adopted as a resolution on multilingualism, co-
sponsored by India in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)?
A)Bangla Language
B)Urdu Language
C)Hindi Language
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Both B & C
5) All the Above
Answer-5) All the Above
Explanation:
On 10th June 2022, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution on
multilingualism, co-sponsored by India, that mentioned the Hindi language for the first time. The
resolution also mentions Bangla and Urdu for the first time.
• The resolution encourages the United Nations(UN) to continue to spread awareness about the
importance of communications and messages in official as well as non-official languages such
as Portuguese,Kiswahili,Hindi, Persian, Bangla, and Urdu, in addition to official languages, in
order to promote multilingualism. .
• Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the six official languages of the
United Nations; English and French being the working languages of the United Nations
Secretariat.
• India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations is T. S. Tirumurti.

12. As of June’22 what are the 12 major economic countries whose merit pays close attention
to their currency practices and macroeconomic policies, that are on the “monitoring list”?
A)China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Italy, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan,
Vietnam and Mexico
B)China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Italy, India, Malaysia, Africa, United Kingdom, Taiwan,
Vietnam and Mexico
C)China, Japan, North Korea, Finland, Italy, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan,
Vietnam and Mexico
D)China, Japan, North Korea, Finland, Italy, India, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia,
Vietnam and Mexico
E)Ethiopia, Norway, North Korea, Finland, Italy, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan,
Vietnam and Mexico
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
5) E
Answer- 1) A
Explanation:
According to the semiannual Report of the United States(US) Department of the Treasury –
“Macroeconomic and Foreign Exchange Policies of Major Trading Partners of the United States” India
is one of the 12 major economies that merit close attention to their currency practices and
macroeconomic policies.
• The Monitoring list comprises China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Italy, India, Malaysia,
Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam and Mexico.
• All these countries, except Taiwan and Vietnam, were on the monitoring list in the report of
December 2021.
Highlights:
i.With USD 569.9 billion in Foreign Exchange(FX) Reserves, India has the 4th largest foreign exchange
after China (USD 3.2 trillion), Japan (USD 1.2 trillion) and Switzerland (USD 1 trillion).
ii.The recent purchase of foreign exchange by the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has resulted in an
increased level of reserve.
13. The ______ Foundation Day of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and
Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) was celebrated on 6th June 2022.
1) 60th
2) 50th
3) 35th
4) 10th
5) 25th
Answer- 5) 25th
Explanation:
Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) celebrated
the Foundation Day of BIMSTEC 2022 or BIMSTEC Day 2022 on 6th June 2022 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

6th June 2022 also marks the celebration of the 25th foundation Day of BIMSTEC, Silver Jubilee
Anniversary(25th anniversary) of the foundation of BIMSTEC.
i. BIMSTEC, the sub-regional organization, came into being on 6th June 1997 through the Bangkok
Declaration.
ii. BIMSTEC is a regional organization comprising seven Member States (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India,
Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Thailand) lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal
constituting a contiguous regional unity. The BIMSTEC Secretariat was established in Dhaka,
Bangladesh.
14.Name the country that recently (in June’22) signed a First Arab Free Trade Agreement
(FTA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
1) Iraq
2) Kuwait
3) Lebanon
4) Israel
5) Qatar
Answer- 4) Israel
Explanation:
Israel signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), its first deal with
an Arab country. The agreement was signed in Dubai by Israel’s Economy and Industry Minister Orna
Barbivay and the UAE’s Economy Minister Abdalla Bin Touq Al Marri.
i. For UAE, the deal with Israel is its second bilateral free trade agreement after India (Signed in
February 2022).
ii. UAE was also the third Arab nation to sign a free trade deal after Egypt and Jordan With this
agreement, UAE became the first Gulf country to normalize ties with Israel.
15. In June 2022, the European Parliament approved a proposal made by the European
Commission to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by _____ to fight against climate
change.
1) 2030
2) 2025
3) 2040
4) 2035
5) 2028
Answer- 4) 2035
Explanation:
The European Parliament approved a proposal made by the European Commission in 2021 to ban the
sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 to fight against climate change through the faster
development of electric vehicles.
i. The vote was held on an amendment which upholds a key pillar of the European Union’s plans to cut
net planet-warming emissions 55 percent by 2030, from 1990 levels – a target that requires faster
emissions reductions from industry, energy and transport.
ii. The European Union assembly voted in Strasbourg, France (Headquarters of European Parliament)
to require automakers to cut carbon-dioxide emissions by 100 percent by the middle of the next
decade.

16. Which of the following countries are recommended (as of June’22) by the (EU) European
Commission for EU’s candidate status?
1) Ukraine
2) Moldova
3) Romania
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
The European Commission has made a historic step in recommending that Ukraine and Moldova be
granted European Union (EU) candidate status, paving the way for them to progress from former
Soviet republics to developed economies in the world’s largest trade bloc, the EU.
i. On June 17, 2022, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the
recommendation.
17. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the FATF (as of June’22)?
1) Pakistan will continue to be on the ‘Grey List’ of countries under increased monitoring of the
Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
2) FATF removed Iran from the ‘Grey List’ of FATF and added Ukraine to the list.
3) FATF blacklist is a list of countries that the intragovernmental organization considers non-
cooperative in the global effort to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
In June 2022 plenary session of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was held in Berlin, Germany.
According to this session, Pakistan will continue to be on the ‘Grey List’ of countries under increased
monitoring of the FATF, a french based international watchdog.
i. Paris-based FATF added Pakistan in 2018 to the “grey list,” which is composed of countries with a
high risk of money laundering and terrorism financing but which have formally committed to working
with the task force to make changes.
ii. FATF removed Malta from its “grey list” but added Gibraltar.
iii. FATF blacklist is a list of countries that the intragovernmental organization considers non-
cooperative in the global effort to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism. North
Korea and Iran are the only two countries on the FATF black list.
18. In June 2022, Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, inaugurated a
“Mango Festival” in which country?
1) Berlin, Germany
2) Sofia, Bulgaria
3) Brussels, Belgium
4) Paris, France
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 3) Brussels, Belgium

Explanation:
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, has inaugurated a “Mango Festival” in
Brussels, Belgium to raise awareness among Europeans and establish a market for Indian mangoes
in Europe.
i. India is a big supplier of mangoes to the rest of the globe, but most of the mangoes end up in the
Middle East rather than Europe. This is the first time it has been hosted in Belgium.
19. In June 2022, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched a new database
of the ‘ISEMIR’ for Workers Safety to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM).
In ISEMIR, What does ‘I’ stand for?
1) Identification
2) Infrastructure
3) Information
4) Intelligential
5) International
Answer- 3) Information
Explanation:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched a new database of the Information
System on Occupational Exposure in Medicine, Industry and Research (ISEMIR), that targets
workers in industrial processes involving naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM), which can
be termed as ISEMIR-N.
i. ISEMIR is an information system that allows workers in radiation protection in medicine, industry,
and research to provide information to both the IAEA and other stakeholders registered for ISEMIR on
the type of exposures and level of exposure the workers are subjected to.
20. Khuvsgul Lake is one of the 11 newly added biosphere reserves to the UNESCO World
Network of Biosphere Reserves. It is located in which country?
1) Australia
2) Mongolia
3) Georgia
4) Kazakhstan
5) Cameroon
Answer- 2) Mongolia
Explanation:
The 34th session of the International Co-ordinating Council (ICC) of the Man and the Biosphere (MAB)
Programme of the UNESCO held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France from 13th to 17th June
2022 approved to add 11 new biosphere reserves in 9 countries to the United Nations Educational,
Scientific And Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
i. The Khuvsgul Lake, located in Khuvsgul Province of Mongolia near the Russian borders, is the
largest freshwater lake in Mongolia.
ii. Including the 11 new sites, there are 738 biosphere reserves in 134 countries, including 22
transboundary sites.

21. China is building a naval facility in _______ to extend its military’s limited reach in foreign
waters.
1) Myanmar
2) Cambodia
3) Taiwan
4) Vietnam
5) Thailand
Answer- 2) Cambodia
Explanation:
China is secretly building a naval facility on the northern portion of Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base
that would help extend its military’s currently limited reach in foreign waters.
i. China commands the world’s largest naval fleet with more than 350 vessels compared to the US
Navy has 296 ships and submarines.
ii. China currently has only one foreign naval base at Djibouti in East Africa.
22. Which of the following countries were recently (in June’22) admitted to the Commonwealth
of Nations as its 55th & 56th members at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
(CHOGM) 2022?
1) Congo
2) Togo
3) Gabon
4) Both 2 & 3
5) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
The two African countries, Gabon and Togo, were admitted to the Commonwealth of Nations, as its
55th and 56th members, respectively, at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
(CHOGM) 2022, held in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, Africa, from June 20 to June 25, 2022, under the
new chairmanship of Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
i. Gabon and Togo were historically French colonies which have never been British colonies. Rwanda
was the last country to join the Commonwealth in 2009. The formal Commonwealth membership
procedure for Gabon, a Central African nation, began in 2017, while that for Togo, a West African
nation, started in 2014.
ii. 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting(CHOGM 2022) was held under the theme:
“Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming”.
23. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the 26th Commonwealth Heads
of Government Meeting (CHOGM)?
1) The 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) took place from 20th June 2022
to 25th June, 2022 in Kigali, Rwanda, Africa.
2) The theme of 26th CHOGM Summit – “Trade and Investment, Innovation, Environment and
Energy".
3) The External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar attended the 26th CHOGM by representing India.
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3


Explanation:
The 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) took place from 20th June 2022 to
25th June, 2022 in Kigali, Rwanda, Africa.Leaders of the Commonwealth countries will conduct the
CHOGM every two years.
i. The theme of 26th CHOGM Summit – “Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating,
Transforming.”
ii. The External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar paid a four day visit to Rwanda to attend the
26th CHOGM, representing the Prime Minister of India and led the Indian delegation to the CHOGM.
iii. EAM S Jaishankar and United Kingdom’s (UK’s), Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has announced the
establishment of a joint India-UK Commonwealth ‘Diplomatic Academy programme’ which aims to
train young and aspiring diplomats from both nations at the CHOGM Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda.
GOVT SCHEMES
1. Which of the following points are ‘correct with respect to the new guidelines (as of June’22)
of Central Sector Scheme (CSS) ‘Promotion of MSMEs in North Eastern Region(NER) and
Sikkim’?
A) The maximum financial support to state governments for setting up new and modernizing
existing Mini Technology Centres was increased from Rs 10 crore to Rs 13.50 crore.
B) The maximum project cost for calculation of assistance will be Rs 30 crore for the
development of a new industrial estate, and Rs 5 crore for an existing Industrial Estate.
C) The financial assistance of the Central Government will be 90% for projects with maximum
assistance limited to Rs 4.50 crore.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has approved new guidelines of Central Sector Scheme (CSS)
‘Promotion of MSMEs in North Eastern Region(NER) and Sikkim’ which will be implemented
during 15th Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26).
• The scheme envisages providing financial support for enhancing the productivity and
competitiveness as well as capacity building of MSMEs in the NER and Sikkim.
• The maximum financial support to state governments for setting up new and modernizing
existing Mini Technology Centres was increased from Rs 10 crore to Rs 13.50 crore as 90% of
the project cost.
• The maximum project cost for calculation of assistance will be Rs 15 crore for the
development of a new industrial estate, and Rs 10 crore for the development of an existing
Industrial Estate.
• The financial assistance of the Central Government will be 90% for projects with maximum
assistance limited to Rs 4.50 crore.

2. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the SHRESHTA scheme launched in
June 2022?
A) SHRESHTA stand for Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in
Targeted Areas
B) The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, launched the SHRESHTA to provide quality education and
opportunities for the poorest Scheduled Caste (SC) and ST students.
C) The scheme will provide free high-quality education from Class 9 to 12 to meritorious poor
SC students, whose parental income is less than Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE),
launched the Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas
(SHRESHTA) to provide quality education and opportunities for even the poorest Scheduled Caste
(SC) students.
• The scheme will provide free high-quality education from Class 9 to 12 to meritorious poor SC
students, whose parental income is less than Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum.
• The scholarships will be funded by GoI, which will cover the school fee (including tuition) and
hostel fee (including mess charges) via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• The maximum limits for covering all expenses: 9th class – Rs. 1,00,000 per annum (p.a.) per
student; 10th class – Rs. 1,10,000 p.a. per student; 11th class – Rs. 1,25,000 p.a. per student &
12th class – Rs. 1,35,000 p.a. per student.
3. Which state government recently (in June’22) launched YSR Yantra Seva Scheme & Flagged
off the State Level Distribution of Tractors?
1) Kerala
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Karnataka
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister (CM) YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched YSR Yantra Seva
Scheme and flagged off the distribution of tractors and combine harvesters at Chuttugunta Centre in
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
i. Chief Minister YS Jagan Reddy flagged off the state-level mega distribution of tractors and combine
harvesters under YSR Yantra Seva Pathakam in Guntur.
ii. Around 3,800 tractors and 320 combined harvesters would be made available at Rythu Bharosa
Centres (RBKs) across AP.
iii. Funds – A subsidy of Rs. 175 crore has been credited into 5,260 farmer group bank accounts.

4. The Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA)
celebrated its ______ anniversary in 2022.
1) 7th
2) 5th
3) 6th
4) 2nd
5) 3rd
Answer- 2) 5th
Explanation:
A Central Government scheme of Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) i.e. let the country’s typical
person fly, is celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2022.
i. This first of its kind scheme, headed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), stimulates Regional
Connectivity Scheme (RCS) through a market-based mechanism to ensures common man to commute
between smaller cities in a short time, and at an affordable cost. The Airports Authority of India (AAI)
is its implementing agency.
ii. UDAN was Launched in October 2016 and the first UDAN flight was launched on 27th April 2017
from Jubbarhatti Airport, Shimla to Delhi and Currently, over 415 UDAN routes connect 66
underserved/unserved airports, including heliports and water aerodromes. Over 92 lakh people have
benefited from the scheme.It has so far resulted in more than 1.79 lakh flights.
iii. MoCA is committed to construct 100 new airports by 2024 in India with 1,000 new routes under
the UDAN scheme by 2026.
5. In June 2022, the Cabinet Committee on Security approved the new scheme called
“Agneepath” for ___________.
1) Special Home loan to soldiers in the Army, Navy and Air Force
2) Allowance benefits to soldiers in the Army, Navy and Air Force
3) Recruitment of soldiers in the Army, Navy and Air Force
4) Insurance coverage for soldiers in the Army, Navy and Air Force
5) Pension details for soldiers in the Army, Navy and Air Force
Answer- 3) Recruitment of soldiers in the Army, Navy and Air Force
Explanation:
Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the new scheme called “Agneepath” (Agnipath) for
recruitment of soldiers in the Army, Navy and Air Force. This aims to reduce the increasing salary
and pensions.
• At present, the average age in the force is 32 years, this will be reduced to 26 in 6 to 7 years.
The scheme was initially named as “Tour of Duty”, and was launched in the presence of the
chiefs of all the three services.
i. Under this new scheme, the soldiers will be initially inducted for a period of 4 years. On completion
of the service period, the soldiers will receive a tax free service fund package of ~Rs. 11.71 lakh as
Seva Nidhi Package.
Features:
• Salary: The soldiers will get a salary of Rs.30000, along with additional benefits, this will go up
to 40000 by the end of 4 years service.
• Eligibility: Youths of 17 and half years to 21 years.

• The Agniveer will be provided a non-contributory Life Insurance Cover of Rs 48 lakhs for the
duration of their engagement period in the Indian Armed Forces.
6. Which state recently (in June ’22) launched the ‘Ennum Ezhuthum scheme’ to fill the learning
gap caused by the COVID-19 pandemic among students aged below 8?
1) Karnataka
2) Telangana
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu (TN) Chief Minister (CM) Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin (M.K Stalin) launched the ‘Ennum
Ezhuthum scheme’ at an event in Azhinjivakkam panchayat union middle school, Tiruvallur, TN to
bridge the learning gap occurred due to COVID-19 pandemic among students aged below 8.
Aim – To ensure foundational literacy and numeracy by 2025.
i. The education department will distribute workbooks to students from Classes 1 to 3 to assess and
bridge the learning gap.
ii. Under the scheme, a high level committee has been formed to help each child individually and the
children will be trained in 3 subjects – Tamil, English and Mathematics.
VISITS
1. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the visit of Defence Minister
Rajnath Singh to Vietnam in June 2022?
A) During the visit, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh & Vietnam’s Minister of National
Defence General Phan Van Giang signed the "Joint Vision Statement on India-Vietnam Defence
Partnership towards 2030" in Hanoi, Vietnam to expand bilateral defence engagements.
B) India handed over 12 High Speed Guard Boats constructed under the Government of India’s
$US 100 million Defence Line of Credit to Vietnam.
C) Rajnath Singh gifted a grant of USD 1 million to the Vietnamese Air Force training institute
for a language and Information Technology (IT) laboratory capacity building.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh went on a 3-day official visit to Vietnam from 8th June 2022 and the
visit marks 50 years of establishment of India-Vietnam Diplomatic relations.
i. During the visit, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence
General Phan Van Giang signed the "Joint Vision Statement on India-Vietnam Defence

Partnership towards 2030" in Hanoi, Vietnam to further expand bilateral defence engagements and
regional and global issues.
ii. India handed over 12 High Speed Guard Boats constructed under the Government of India’s $US
100 million Defence Line of Credit to Vietnam.
• The initial 5 boats were built in the Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Shipyard in India and the other 7 in
Hong Ha Shipyard in Vietnam.
iii. Rajnath Singh gifted 2 simulators and a grant of USD 1 million to Vietnamese Air Force training
institute for a language and Information Technology (IT) laboratory capacity building.
iv. He also visited the Telecommunications University in Nha Trang where an Army software park is
being established with a USD 5 million grant from India.
BANKING AND FINANCE

1. Name the life insurance company that was recently (in May ’22) launched the Industry-First
Smart Value Income Plan.
1) Bajaj Allianz Life
2) Bharti AXA Life
3) Birla Sun Life
4) Tata AIA Life
5) Aviva Life
Answer- 4) Tata AIA Life
Explanation:
Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited (Tata AIA Life), a joint venture between Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.
and AIA Group Ltd. (AIA), has announced the ‘Tata AIA Life Insurance Smart Value Income Plan’,
which is the first of its kind in the industry.
i. It’s a participating, non-linked life insurance savings plan where the bonus can be adjusted against
premium payments.
ii. It offers a number of first-to-market features, as well as best-in-class regular and stable income
possibilities, allowing customers to plan for their financial future and create wealth for long-term
goals.
2. In May 2022, the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) restructured its Risk
Management Review Committee (RMRC).
The 14 members committee will be headed by whom?
1) Madhabi Puri Buch
2) Sriram Krishnan
3) Gopalarathinam
4) Jayanth R Varma
5) Anup Bagchi
Answer- 4) Jayanth R Varma
Explanation:
The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has restructured its Risk Management Review
Committee (RMRC) which reviews the risk management framework for the Cash and Derivatives

(including Commodity derivatives). The 14 members committee will be headed by Professor

Jayanth R Varma of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
i. The Other members of the committee are Sriram Krishnan, Managing Director, Head of Securities
Services at Deutsche Bank, Anup Bagchi, Executive Director, ICICI Bank, Kuryan G Stephanos, Vice
President – Finance and Management Information Systems at ITC Limited and Gopalarathinam, Head
Commercial and Bullion Management of Titan Company Limited.
3. Which of the following points are ‘Correct’ with respect to the RBI’s ‘Annual report for 2021-
2022’ released in May 2022?
A) As per the Annual Report Data, RBIs balance sheet has increased by 8.46% in FY22 to Rs
61.9 lakh crore.
B) According to the RBI survey of consumers on bank notes, Indian people most prefer the Rs
500 denomination banknotes, while Rs 1,000 is the least preferred.
C) The total number of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of all denominations detected in
the banking sector increased to 2,30,971 pieces from 2,08,625 pieces in FY21.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) Only A & C
Explanation:
As per the Annual Report Data, RBIs balance sheet has increased by 8.46% in FY22 to Rs 61.9 lakh
crore.
i. According to the RBI survey of consumers on bank notes, Indian people most prefer the Rs 100
denomination banknotes, while Rs 2,000 is the least preferred.
• The survey also included 351 visually impaired respondents (VIR). It covered respondents
from the age of 18 to 79 years with a gender representation of 60:40 for males and females.
ii. The total number of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of all denominations detected in the
banking sector increased to 2,30,971 pieces from 2,08,625 pieces in FY21.
iii. In ‘Annual report for 2021-2022’ RBI has cautioned commercial banks of the risk of increased
slippages on advances that were restructured during the Covid-19 pandemic. Slippages are when a
bank’s assets become a non-performing asset (NPA) owing to the borrower not paying interest for
over 90 days.
4. Which insurance company recently (in June ’22) launched a new health insurance vertical to
focus on new innovative health products?
1) SBI General Insurance
2) Edelweiss General Insurance
3) Cholamandalam MS General Insurance
4) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
5) Kotak Mahindra General Insurance
Answer- 1) SBI General Insurance

Explanation:
SBI General Insurance Company Limited, one of India’s fastest-growing private general insurance
companies, has introduced a new health insurance vertical, through which it intends to focus on
new innovative health products and an in-house claim settlement process, among other things, to
improve customer experience.
i. SBI General Insurance is a subsidiary of the State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest and premier
commercial bank.
ii. Recently, SBI General Insurance has teamed with Apollo 24/7 to provide its customers with access
to a variety of services provided by Apollo 24/7.
5. Name the Bank that recently (in June’22) partnered with CarTrade Tech Ltd. to offer
financing solutions for used-cars.
1) RBL Bank
2) IDFC FIRST Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) IDBI Bank
Answer- 2) IDFC FIRST Bank
Explanation:
CarTrade Tech Ltd., a multi-channel vehicle buying and selling platform, has teamed up with IDFC
FIRST Bank to provide used car buyers with easy and smart financing options.
i. ‘CarWale abSure’ is CarTrade Tech’s used car platform, which is the most reliable source for high-
quality pre-owned cars.
ii. IDFC FIRST Bank will be one of the preferred financiers for customers purchasing used vehicles
from CarWaleabSure’s dealers as part of the partnership, with customized offerings to meet the
demands of the customers.
6. Which company recently (in June’22) partnered with Housing Development Finance
Corporation (HDFC) Ltd. to accelerate digital transformation?
1) Cognizant
2) Wipro
3) Accenture
4) Infosys
Answer- 3) Accenture
Explanation:
The Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Ltd. partnered with Accenture for digitizing
its lending business by using a cloud-native platform for application, processing, credit underwriting
and disbursement.
i. Under this partnership, HDFC Ltd. will also deploy machine learning, automation and advanced
analytics to make it a straight-through and paperless process for the customer.

7. In June 2022, ToneTag was named the winner of two categories in the Reserve Bank of
India’s (RBI) first global hackathon, HARBINGER 2021-Innovation for Transformation". Where
is the headquarters of ToneTag located?
Explanation:
ToneTag, a brand of Naffa Innovations Pvt Ltd, has been named the winner of two categories in the
Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) first global hackathon, HARBINGER 2021-Innovation for
Transformation”.
i. ToneTag, headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, offers voice-based commerce and payment
solutions.
ii. The HARBINGER 2021 hackathon was organized to encourage entrepreneurs to come up with
innovative products for smarter digital payments.
iii. In November 2021, the RBI launched its first global hackathon, “HARBINGER 2021-Innovation for
Transformation,” with the theme “Smarter Digital Payments.”
8. Which company signed a cooperation agreement with India International Exchange (IFSC)
Limited (India INX) to Strengthen Cooperation?
1) Calcutta Stock Exchange
2) Ahmedabad Stock Exchange
3) National Stock Exchange of India
4) Luxembourg Stock Exchange
5) Bombay Stock Exchange
Answer- 4) Luxembourg Stock Exchange
Explanation:
The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and the India International Exchange (IFSC) Limited (India
INX) signed a cooperation agreement in the Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City in Gujarat.
i. Under the agreement, the two exchanges will enhance the visibility of listed Indian securities to
international investors by facilitating admission of such securities on LuxSE.
9. In June 2022, the Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) listed its maiden green bonds
________ euros on the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX) of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
(LuxSE).
1) 300 million
2) 250 million
3) 100 million
4) 150 million
5) 200 million
Answer- 1) 300 million

Explanation:
The Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), a Government of India (GoI) Central Public Sector
Enterprise (CPSE), has maiden green bonds of 300 million euros have been listed on the Luxembourg
Green Exchange (LGX) of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) Securities Official List. This bond is
already listed on India INX.
i. The LGX, a world’s leading platform for sustainable securities, was founded in 2016 to advance the
sustainable finance agenda, and the United Nations (UN) has since recognised it for its effort to
accelerate climate-friendly investment.
ii. This listing of Indian green bonds marks the beginning of the admission of Indian securities to the
LuxSE.
10. Name the India’s first banking metaverse that was recently (in June’22) launched by Kiya.ai
to allow the customers to transact, access banking information, and obtain various banking
products virtually.
1) Kiyameta Digital
2) Kiyaverse
3) Kiyameta Banking
4) Kiya Banking
5) Kiya Meta
Answer- 2) Kiyaverse
Explanation:
India’s first banking metaverse namely ‘Kiyaverse’ has been launched by Kiya.ai in Mumbai,
Maharashtra which intends to merge use cases of real-world banking with metaverse banking through
an avatar (virtual humanoid) based interactions.
i. Kiyaverse will allow customers to transact, access banking information, and obtain various banking
products virtually from the comfort of their own homes. Kiya.ai is a digital solutions provider to
financial institutions and governments.
• Metaverse: It is a network of 3D virtual worlds that uses augmented reality (AR), virtual
reality (VR), and blockchain, along with concepts from social media, to create spaces for user
interaction mimicking the real world.
• Banking metaverse will enable banks to maximize the potential of enhanced UX (User
Experience) to achieve the best results for data visualization and process and procedure
gamification.
11. By which year the value of digital payments (non-cash) in India is expected to increase to
US $10 trillion, according to the ‘Digital Payments in India: A US $10 Trillion Opportunity’
report released (in June’22) by PhonePe and Boston Consulting Group (BCG)?
1) 2027
2) 2025
3) 2026
4) 2028
5) 2024
Answer- 3) 2026

Explanation:
In accordance with the report titled ‘Digital payments in India: A US$10 trillion opportunity’ by
PhonePe in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), value of digital payments (non-
cash) in India is expected to increase three-fold from current US$3 trillion to US$10 trillion by 2026.
Therefore, by 2026, Indian digital payments will constitute 2 out of 3 payment transactions.
i. Digital payments will constitute nearly 65% of all payments by 2026, up from the current 40%.
ii. UPI (Unified Payments Interface) adoption will surge from 35% in FY21 to 75% in the next five
years and UPI saw about nine times transaction volume increase in the past three years, increasing
from 5 billion transactions in FY19 to about 46 billion transactions in FY22.
12. Name the investment management platform that was recently (in June ’22) launched by
Kotak Investment Advisors.
1) Kotak Gold
2) Kotak Prime
3) Kotak Diamond
4) Kotak Platinum
5) Kotak Cherry
Answer- 5) Kotak Cherry
Explanation:
‘Kotak Cherry’ – a one-stop curated open architecture investment management platform, has been
introduced by Kotak Investment Advisors, a subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank.
i. Investors can choose from a diverse range of offerings other than those manufactured by Kotak
group companies with assistance from Kotak Cherry. It allows customers to make investments using
their existing digital broking and banking services.
ii. The platform will offer investment options ranging from stocks, bonds, mutual funds, fixed
deposits, and the National Pension Scheme (NPS) to more advanced investment options like
exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and real estate through real estate investment trusts.
13. Which Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) recently (in June’22) launched the financial
education awareness campaign—‘Har Time EMI on Time’?
1) Bajaj Finance Ltd
2) HDB Financial Services Ltd
3) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd
4) Muthoot Finance Ltd
5) Tata Capital Financial Services Ltd
Answer- 1) Bajaj Finance Ltd
Explanation:
Bajaj Finance Limited, the lending arm of Bajaj Finserv Limited, a leading financial services
conglomerate and Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), has launched the financial education
awareness campaign –‘Har Time EMI on Time’.
i. It’s a digital, multilingual campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance and benefits of
good financial habits for a secure financial future and timely loan repayments in order to take
advantage of the market’s varied financial offerings.
ii. ‘Har Time EMI On Time’ is a follow-up to its original educational series, ‘ABC of EMI,’ which debuted
in February 2022 during Financial Literacy Week.

14. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Public sector banks (PSBs)
net profit during FY22?
A) The 12 Public sector banks (PSBs) have collectively doubled their net profit to Rs 66,539
crore in FY22.
B) The Punjab National Bank was marked with a highest net profit of Rs 30,265 crore
followed by State Bank of India (SBI), with a net profit of Rs 7,272 crore.
C) Bank of Maharashtra has shown the highest improvement in deposits & advances and is the
only PSB to have net non-performing assets (NPAs) below 1%.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) Only A & C
Explanation:
i. The 12 Public sector banks (PSBs) have collectively doubled their net profit during FY22 to Rs
66,539 crore, an increase of 110% over Rs 31,816 crore in FY21. This net profit by all PSBs is the first
time in several years.
• However, despite the profit, PSBs lagged behind their private banks, which reported a net
profit of over Rs 91,000 crore, 29% higher than previous year’s Rs 70,435 crore.
ii. The State Bank of India (SBI) was marked with a highest net profit of Rs 31,675 crore – an
increase of 55% over the previous year followed by Bank of Baroda (BOB), with a net profit of Rs
7,272 crore and Canara Bank, which a net profit of Rs 5,678 crore (8%).
• The highest revenue growth was reported by BOB, followed by UCO Bank.
iii. Bank of Maharashtra has shown the highest improvement in deposits & advances and is the only
PSB to have net non-performing assets (NPAs) below 1%.
15. Name the company that recently (in June’22) entered into a co-lending partnership with
the Easy Home Finance Limited (EHFL) to provide affordable home loans in India.
1) LIC Housing Finance Ltd
2) PNB Housing Finance Ltd
3) Tata Capital Housing Finance Ltd
4) ICICI Home Finance Company Ltd
5) Edelweiss Housing Finance Ltd
Answer- 4) ICICI Home Finance Company Ltd
Explanation:
Easy Home Finance Limited (EHFL), Technology-Enabled Home Finance Company, and ICICI Home
Finance Company Limited (ICICI HFC) have entered into a co-lending partnership to provide
affordable home loans in India.
i. The co-origination, underwriting and disbursement operations from EHFL & ICICI HFC together will
enable a seamless process for new home buyers.
ii. ICICI HFC, a housing finance company, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICICI Bank Ltd and
regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

16. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the RBI’s New Provisioning
Norms for Standard Assets by Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)–Upper Layer (UL)?
A) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued new guidelines regarding Provisioning for Standard
assets by NBFC-UL which are aligned with the commercial banks.
B) NBFC-UL will have to set aside 0.25-2% of the loan amount for standard assets as provisions.
C) Under the individual home loan customers and small and micro enterprises (SMEs)
the NBFC-UL will have to set aside 0.25% of the amount.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) Only A
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued new guidelines regarding Provisioning for Standard assets
by NBFC-UL which are aligned with the commercial banks.
i. NBFC-UL will have to set aside 0.25-2% of the loan amount for standard assets as provisions. These
will come into effect from October 1, 2022.
ii. Under the individual home loan customers and small and micro enterprises (SMEs) the upper layer
non-bank lenders will have to set aside 0.25% of the amount.
iii. Under the Advances to Commercial Real Estate – Residential Housing (CRE – RH) Sector will have
to set aside 0.75% of the amount and in Advances to Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Sector (other than
CRE-RH) will have to set aside 1% of the amount.
17. To which bank did the RBI recently (in June’22) impose a monetary penalty of Rs 27.50
lakh for non-compliance with certain directions on external benchmark-based lending?
1) Central Bank of India
2) Punjab & Sind Bank
3) Canara Bank
4) Union Bank of India
5) Indian Overseas Bank
Answer- 2) Punjab & Sind Bank
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of section 47
A (1) (c) read with sections 46 (4) (i) and 51 (1) of the Banking Regulation (BR) Act, 1949, imposed a
monetary penalty of Rs 27.50 lakh on Punjab & Sind Bank for non-compliance with certain
directions issued by RBI on External Benchmark Based Lending.
18. Which bank recently (in June’22) 1st credit card in India along with Bajaj Finance Limited
(BFL)?
1) HSBC India
2) DBS Bank India
3) Standard Chartered Bank India
4) Doha Bank India
5) CITI Bank

Answer- 2) DBS bank India

Explanation:
DBS bank India has launched its first-ever credit card in India in partnership with Bajaj Finance
Limited (BFL), namely ‘Bajaj Finserv DBS Bank SuperCard’. Powered by Visa, it is designed to de-
clutter customers’ wallets by eliminating the need to have multiple credit cards.
i. SuperCard will provide its customers with benefits and rewards across different product categories
and exclusive benefits on the Bajaj Finserv’s products and services.
19. Which educational academy recently (in June’22) launched UpSchool, a digital learning
platform for students in classes 1 to 10?
1) Khan Academy
2) Smarthistory
3) Akanksha Foundation
4) eVidyaloka
5) Pratham
Answer- 1) Khan Academy
Explanation:
The SBI Foundation has launched UpSchool, a digital learning platform for students in classes 1 to 10,
in partnership with Khan Academy, an educational non-profit organization in India.The initiation of
this partnership took place in Punjab.
i. The programme focuses on revising important math and language comprehension concepts from
the previous year, allowing students to overcome the knowledge gap and lay a strong foundation for
the new academic year.
ii. In line with Khan Academy’s mission to provide free, world-class education, Students or their
parents can register for the program for free by visiting the online website of Khan Academy and the
programme will be available in English, Hindi, and Kannada languages. After completing the
programme, each student will receive a digital certificate.
20. Name the Small Finance Bank (SFB) that recently (in June’22) partnered with the Mobisafar
Services to launch full banking Customer Service Point (CSP) which will provide banking
services across India.
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Equitas SFB
3) A U SFB
4) Capital SFB
5) Suryoday SFB
Answer- 5) Suryoday SFB
Explanation:
Suryoday Small Finance Bank (SFB) has teamed with Mobisafar Services Private Limited (Mobisafar
Services) and launched a full banking CSP (Customer Service Point) that would provide banking
services across India through the Mobisafar franchisees and business correspondent network.
i. Under the partnership, Mobisafar Services and Suryoday SFB plan to offer biometric-enabled digital
banking services at Mobisafar MITRAs, integrating unmatched reach in remote areas with access to a
unique untapped customer base.

21. In June 2022, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
reduced the capital required for Insurers to offer Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
(PMJJBY) Schemes by almost 50%.
In which year the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana was launched?
1) 2015
2) 2018
3) 2014
4) 2017
5) 2016
Answer- 1) 2015
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) reduced the capital required
to be held by insurers offering Pradhan Mantr,i Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) by almost 50%.
The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) was launched in 2015 and the scheme under
the Ministry of Finance.
i. This decision has been taken to facilitate more participation of insurers under the scheme, and to
provide financial security to Indians through life insurance.
ii. This step by IRDAI will supplement the recent hike in premium rates by Government of India for
PMJJBY and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) w.e.f. June 1, 2022, to make these
schemes economically viable.
22. Which crypto trading platform in India recently (in June’22) launched India’s First Rupee-
Based Crypto Index ‘CRE8’ to measure the performance of the Indian rupee-based crypto
market?
1) CoinDCX
2) Unocoin
3) WazirX
4) ZebPay
5) CoinSwitch
Answer- 5) CoinSwitch
Explanation:
CoinSwitch (CoinSwitch Kuber), India’s largest crypto trading platform, has launched CRE8 (Crypto
Rupee Index), India’s first-of-its-kind benchmark index to measure the performance of the Indian
onshore Rupee-based crypto market. The index is owned and administered by CoinSwitch.
i. The Crypto Rupee Index (CRE8) is a list of eight of the most valuable crypto assets based on market
capitalization.
ii. Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB), Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL),
Polkadot (DOT), and Dogecoin (DOGE) are the index’s constituents.
iii. These are cryptos that have performed well in the past, are liquid, and are fundamentally strong. It
excludes stablecoins and derivatives of other index components.
23. Name the bank that recently (in June’22) partnered with the Indian Oil Corporation Limited
(IOCL) to launch the co-branded contactless credit card.
1) RBL Bank
2) HDFC Bank

3) ICICI Bank
4) YES Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have announced the launch of a co-branded
contactless credit card – the “INDIANOIL AXIS BANK RuPay Credit Card” – in collaboration with
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
i. This move marks the beginning of a strategic partnership between one of India’s leading private
banks and India’s indigenous card scheme.
ii. With RuPay, the partnership aims to offer innovative as well as customized benefits on the co-
branded credit card. Customers can apply for the card either in person or online.
24. Which bank recently (in June’22) received approval from Securities and Exchange Board of
India’s (SEBI) to launch & raise funds through an Initial Public Offering (IPO)?
1) Yes Bank
2) Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) Dhanlaxmi Bank
5) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer- 2) Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
Explanation:
Thoothukudi-based Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, a Private Sector Bank has received the
Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) approval to launch and raise funds through an Initial
Public Offering (IPO).
i. According to the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP), the IPO comprises a fresh issue of
1,58,27,495 equity shares and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of up to 12,505 equity shares by shareholders.
The offer will constitute 10% of the post-offer paid-up equity share capital.
25. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the RBI’s second monetary
policy of FY23 released in June 2022?
1) During the meeting, RBI raised the Policy repo rate by 50 basis points to 4.90%.
2) Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is adjusted to 4.50% and the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) stands at
18%.
3) The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate is adjusted to 4.65%.
4) The Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate remain unchanged at 4.65%.
5) The Fixed Reverse Repo Rate has been kept at 3.35%
Answer- 4) The Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate remain unchanged as
4.65%.
Explanation:
• During the meeting, RBI raised the Policy repo rate by 50 basis points to 4.90%.
• Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is adjusted to 4.50% and the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) stands
at 18 per cent.
• The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate is adjusted to 4.65%.
• The Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate is adjusted to 5.15%.

• The Fixed Reverse Repo Rate has been kept at 3.35%
26. Which of the following points is “correct” with respect to the RBI’s second monetary policy
of FY23 released in June 2022?
A) RBI enhanced the limit for e-mandates/ standing instructions on credit/debit cards and
prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) for recurring transactions to Rs 15,000 from Rs 5,000.
B) RBI also proposed to allow linking of credit cards to Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for
the 1st Time.
C) The RBI has also increased the limits for individual housing loans for Tier I Urban Co-
operative Banks (UCBs) which were revised from Rs 30 lakh to Rs 60 lakh.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
RBI enhanced the limit for e-mandates/ standing instructions on credit/debit cards and prepaid
payment instruments (PPIs) for recurring transactions to Rs 15,000 from Rs 5,000.
i. RBI also proposed to allow linking of credit cards to Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for the 1st
Time. Firstly, Rupay credit cards will be enabled with this facility.
ii. RBI has also increased the limits for individual housing loans being extended by Urban Co-
operative Banks (UCBs)and Rural Cooperative Banks (RCBs – State Cooperative Banks and District
Central Cooperative Banks/DCCBs) by over 100%.
• The limits for Tier I UCBs were revised from Rs 30 lakh to Rs 60 lakh.
• The limits for Tier II UCBs were revised from Rs 70 lakh to Rs 140 lakh.
• RCBs with assessed net worth less than Rs 100 crore:The limits have been increased from 20
lakh to Rs 50 lakh for individual borrower
• RCBs with assessed net worth equal to or more than ₹100 crore: The limits have been
increased from Rs 30 lakh to Rs 75 lakh.
27.Recently in June’22, which edition of Enhanced Access and Service Excellence was unveiled
by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance (MoF) & Ministry of Corporate
Affairs (MoCA)?
1)First edition of Enhanced Access and Service Excellence
2)Second edition of Enhanced Access and Service Excellence
3)Fifth edition of Enhanced Access and Service Excellence
4)Fourth edition of Enhanced Access and Service Excellence
5)Sixth edition of Enhanced Access and Service Excellence
Answer- 3)Fifth edition of Enhanced Access and Service Excellence
Explanation:
Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance (MoF) & Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(MoCA) unveiled the fifth edition of Enhanced Access and Service Excellence – ‘EASE 5.0: Enhanced
digital experience; data-driven, integrated, and inclusive banking’, which provides the Common Public
Sector Banks (PSBs) Reforms Agenda for fiscal year 2022-23 (FY23) under the EASENext program.

i.EASE 5.0 will emphasise increased digital customer experience, data-driven, integrated, and
inclusive banking, with a focus on small enterprises and agriculture.
28.Recently in June’22,RBI has cancelled Certification of Registration of which of the

following non-banking financial companies (NBFCs)?
A) Malik Motor Finance Limited, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
B) Tata Capital Financial Services Ltd.
C) Muthoot Finance Limited, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Both A & B
5) Both A & C
Answer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
i.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration (CoR) of three non-
banking financial companies (NBFCs), including two housing finance companies (HFCs).
· The RBI has cancelled the CoR of Malik Motor Finance Limited, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, in exercise of
its powers under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
ii.The RBI has also cancelled the CoRs of the following housing financing companies (HFCs), exercising
powers granted to it under Section 29A (6) of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987.
· North East Region Housing Finance Company Limited in Aizawl, Mizoram.
· Aryarth Housing Finance Limited in Gurgaon, Haryana.
29. Recently in June’22, Which Bank Partnered with ZestMoney to Expand ‘Cardless EMI’
Facility?
1) ICICI Bank
2) State Bank of India.
3) Bank of Baroda.
4) HDFC Bank.
5) Punjab National Bank.
Answer- 1) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
On 9th June 2022, ICICI Bank partnered with digital EMI/pay-later platform ZestMoney, to expand its
‘Cardless EMI’ facility for purchases on retail and e-commerce platforms.
· Customers can convert transactions up to Rs. 10 lakhs into Equated Money Instalments (EMIs).
· With this partnership, the bank’s customers can use pre-approved cardless credit to instantly buy
products/ services using ZestMoney and pay in equated monthly instalments (EMIs).
· Further, the Bank’s customers will also be able to use ZestMoney’s flagship ‘Pay-in-3’ offering,
where they can split the bill into 3 EMIs without extra cost.
30. Recently in June’22, Which Bank has collaborated with Go Digit General Insurance Limited
to provide small and medium business owners with shop insurance?
1) IndusInd Bank Ltd.
2) Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd

3) IDFC First Bank

4) Fino Payments Bank Ltd
5) Yes Bank Ltd.
Answer- 4) Fino Payments Bank Ltd
Explanation:
Fino Payments Bank Limited has collaborated with Go Digit General Insurance Limited, one of India’s
fastest growing general insurers, to provide small and medium business owners with shop insurance
coverage.
· Fino Payments Bank serves as a corporate representative for Go Digit.
· The customers of Fino Bank can join Go Digit’s coverage for Rs 550 per year (for a sum insured of
Rs 3 lakh), which will rise to Rs 2,600 per year (for a sum insured of Rs 15 lakh).
31. Recently in June’22, Which electric two-wheeler manufacturer partnered with the State
Bank of India(SBI) to offer vehicle financing for its customers?
1) Okinawa Autotech
2) Ather Energy
3) Hero Electric
4) Pure EV
5) Ampere Vehicles
Answer- 2) Ather Energy
Explanation:
Ather Energy, an electric two-wheeler manufacturer based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, has partnered
with the State Bank of India(SBI) to offer vehicle financing for its customers. This partnership will
enable the customers of Ather Energy, having pre-approved loan offers from SBI, to get instant loans
at low-interest rates starting from 9.55% per annum.
· The vehicle loan can be availed online through YONO, SBI’s mobile app, as well as offline.
· According to the loan eligibility of the customer, SBI allows the customers to avail of loans up to
85% of the on-road price of the vehicle.
32. Recently in June’22 which countries signed the Line of Credit (LoC) agreement of USD 55
million for the procurement of Urea Fertiliser?
1) India - Afghanistan
2) India - Sri Lanka
3) India - Nepal
4) India - Senegal
5) India - Iran
Answer- 2) India - Sri Lanka
Explanation:
On 10th June 2022 A Line of Credit (LoC) agreement has been signed between the Government of Sri
Lanka (GOSL) and the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of India at Colombo, Sri Lanka to extend a Line of
Credit (LOC) of USD 55 million to Sri Lanka for the procurement of Urea Fertiliser.
• This would help to secure urea fertiliser for the ongoing paddy sowing ‘Yala‘ season.
ii.The LOC will be in line with India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and the support from India ranges
close to USD 3.5 billion to help secure Sri Lanka’s food, health, and energy security by supplying
essential items like food, medicines, fuel, kerosene etc.

33. Which organisation Bharat BillPay onboard as a key agent institution (AI) to provide bill
payment solutions?
1) Paypal
2) Razorpay
3) Cashfree
4) CRED
5) Paytm
Answer- 4) CRED
Explanation:
Bharat BillPay(Bharat Bill Payment System – BBPS), the wholly-owned subsidiary of the National
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has onboarded CRED(Dreamplug Technologies Pvt Ltd) as a
key agent institution (AI) to provide bill payment solutions to CRED users.
• AIs entities offer or wish to offer bill payment, collection and aggregation services to their
customers through physical or digital channels.
• As an AI, CRED will create member touchpoints, provide member assistance (registration,
Quickpay, complaint resolution), instant confirmation, awareness (payment and charges),
BBPS brand visibility.
34. In June 2022, XPay.Life launched India’s first blockchain-enabled transaction Unified
Payments Interface (UPI) services targeted at rural areas.
XPay.Life is the Fintech startup in _________.
Explanation:
Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based Fintech startup XPay.Life on the completion of its 3 years of
operations, launched India’s first blockchain-enabled transaction Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
services.
i. This launch aims to make financial facilities accessible for people in rural areas who need financial
support the most.
ii. XPay.Life is aiding Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) & District Co-Operative Banks (DCCBs) to help
them bank better and enable true financial inclusion in rural areas with security and no disruption
and it is also working with NABARD, NPCI, and Karnataka Government to strengthen digital banking
and payments by enabling the last mile link.
Note- Rohit Kumar is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of XPay.Life.
35. Which company became the first RBI licenced Prepaid Instrument (PPI) to launch Cash
Withdrawal across all ATMs using a RuPay-powered card?
1) CCAvenue
2) Paytm
3) OmniCard
4) Razorpay

5) PayPal India
Answer- 3) OmniCard
Explanation:
Payment solution provider OmniCard became the first Reserve Bank of India (RBI) licensed PPI
(Prepaid Instrument) to launch a cash withdrawal facility using a RuPay-powered card from any ATM
(Automated teller machine) through their e-wallet.
i. OmniCard users can withdraw cash from any ATM at their convenience with high safety and secure
features and protects the user from exposing their money and bank account details.
Note- Sanjeev Pandey is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OmniCard.
36. Which bank recently (in June’22) announced a USD 250 million lending support for high-
growth tech-led start-ups in India?
1) Citibank
2) HSBC India
3) DBS Bank India
4) CSB Bank
5) Standard Chartered
Answer- 2) HSBC India
Explanation:
The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, India (HSBC India), a retail banking and
financial services provider, has announced USD 250 million in lending support for high-growth,
technology-led start-ups in India, which has the world’s third largest start-up ecosystem.
• HSBC will administer the lending via its commercial banking division. It has also not mentioned
any specific timeframe for disbursal of the amount.
About Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, India (HSBC India):
CEO – Hitendra Dave
37. Name the bank that recently (in June’22) digital renewal scheme for Kisan credit card
holders.
1) Bank of Baroda
2) Bank of India
3) State Bank of India
4) Indian Bank
5) Canara Bank
Answer- 4) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank (IB) launched Kisan Credit Card (KCC) digital renewal scheme for renewal of KCC
accounts by customers themselves through IB’s IndOASIS mobile app, internet banking portal and IB’s
website and also through Message for feature phone users.
i. This is launched currently for customers having outstanding loans of Rs 1.60 lakhs as a part of IB’s
digital transformation under project World of Advanced Virtual Experience (WAVE).

38. Which bank recently (in June’22) signed an MoU with the BRICS Partnership on New
Industrial Revolution (PartNIR) Innovation Centre to facilitate bilateral cooperation?
1) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
2) New Development Bank
3) African Development Bank
4) World Bank
5) Asian Development Bank
Answer- 2) New Development Bank
Explanation:
The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Partnership on New Industrial Revolution
(PartNIR) Innovation Centre and the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) signed an MoU to
facilitate bilateral cooperation and promote the common development of BRICS countries.
Aim – To promote Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in BRICS as well as other emerging markets
and developing countries.
i. Under this MoU, both sides will prioritize cooperation in fields such as Artificial Intelligence(AI), the
industrial internet, energy conservation and environmental protection through joint research,
personnel training and information sharing on infrastructure and sustainable programs.
39. As of June 2022, for which of the following products did the Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority of India (IRDAI) extend the ‘Use and File’ procedure?
1) General Insurance products
2) Life Insurance products
3) Health Insurance products
4) Both 2 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has extended the ‘Use and
File’ procedure for most of the Life Insurance products which means the life insurance companies can
also launch these products without prior approval of IRDAI.
i. However, Board approved product management and pricing policy (BAPMPP) is required.
ii. This move comes after the similar relaxations were extended to all the Health Insurance products
and to almost all the General Insurance products.
40. Which Insurance company recently (in June’22) launched Health Insurance Cash Advance,
an Out-of-Network Cash Advance facility to help customers with monetary support at any
hospital?
1) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance.
2) Future Generali General Insurance
4) IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
Answer- 3) Edelweiss General Insurance

Explanation:
Edelweiss General Insurance (EGI) launched Health Insurance Cash Advance, an Out-of-Network Cash
Advance facility to help customers with monetary support at any hospital which is not part of EGI’s
network.
i. The new cash advance facility will provide up to Rs 10000 to customers to take care of admission
charges or other expenses during the hospitalization. The advance will be adjusted at the time of
claim.
41. Name the bank that was recently (in June’22) signed an MoU with 100X.VC to support the
start-up community.
1) IndusInd Bank
2) YES Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has inked a MoU with 100X.VC, a leading early-stage venture capital firm, to engage
more deeply with the start-up community.
i. Under the MoU, HDFC Bank will extend its Smart-Up initiative, which helps start-ups achieve their
goals by providing smart financial tools, smart advisory services, and technology, to all the companies
associated with 100X.VC.
42. Name the company that recently (in June’22) introduced an industry-first instant credit
line service on WhatsApp leveraging its AI-powered chat capability.
1) ZingUpLife
2) Refyne
3) Koppr
4) CASHe
5) BrightDime
Answer- 4) CASHe
Explanation:
CASHe, a credit- led, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven financial wellness platform, has introduced an
industry-first instant credit line service on WhatsApp leveraging its AI-powered chat capability.
i. CASHe provides an instant credit limit 24/7 on WhatsApp to customers, by merely typing their
names into the service, without the need for any paperwork, app downloads, or time-consuming
application forms.
ii. CASHe’s WhatsApp chat service is built on the WhatsApp Business Platform,an enterprise solution
that enables businesses to engage with new and existing consumers on WhatsApp in a simple, secure,
and reliable manner.
iii. Leveraging WhatsApp’s growing user base in India, CASHe has become the first fintech firm to
offer the service using its AI-powered chatbot.

43. The Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) Life Insurance recently (in June’22)
renamed itself as Canara HSBC Life Insurance.
Who is the current (as of June’22) Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
Canara HSBC Life Insurance?
1) Anuj Mathur
2) Siddharth Kaushik
3) Kiran Yadav
4) Tarun Rustagi
5) Tarannum Hasib
Answer- 1) Anuj Mathur
Explanation:
Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) Life Insurance renamed itself as Canara HSBC Life
Insurance, coinciding with its 14th Foundation and launched its 1st brand campaign
#PromisesKaPartner aligned to its new positioning and its campaign tagline is ‘Powering India to re-
imagine their dreams and aspirations’.
At present, Canara Bank holds 51% of stake in the insurance arm, and HSBC holds 26 % and PNB
23%. Following the PNB’s exit, the stake will be acquired by existing shareholders.
About Canara HSBC Life Insurance:
MD & CEO – Anuj Mathur
Establishment – 2008
Headquarters – Gurugram, Haryana
amendment by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)?
A) IBBI has amended its Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons Regulations,
2016 with new Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons (2nd Amendment)
Regulations, 2022 to revise the procedure of recording evidence.
B) Grievance and Complaint Handling Procedure Regulations, 2017 was amended with its
Grievance and Complaint Handling Procedure (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 to have
expeditious redressal.
C) IBBI amended the Information Utilities Regulations, 2017 with its Information
Utilities(Amendment) Regulations, 2022 to regulate 20 mandating creditors to file information
of default with information utility before filing an application to initiate CIRP.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has amended the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution
Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016 with new IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for
Corporate Persons) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2022 to revise the procedure of recording
evidences, and applications made to ‘resolution professional’ by the creditors.

i. IBBI also amended the (Grievance and Complaint Handling Procedure) Regulations, 2017 with IBBI
(Grievance and Complaint Handling Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 to have expeditious
redressal and also to avoid placing undue burden on the service providers.
ii. IBBI also amended the (Inspection and Investigation) Regulations, 2017 with IBBI (Inspection and
Investigation) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 to provide mechanism for carrying out inspections
and investigations on IPAs, insolvency professionals and information utilities and passing orders by
Disciplinary Committee.
iii. IBBI amended the (Information Utilities) Regulations, 2017 with the IBBI (Information Utilities)
(Amendment) Regulations, 2022 to regulate 20 mandating creditors to file information of default with
information utility before filing an application to initiate CIRP.
45. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the recent (in June’22) steps
taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A) RBI approval has been given for the merger of Shriram City Union Finance (SCUF) and
Shriram Capital Ltd. (SCL) with Shriram Transport Finance Company (STFC).
B) Umesh Revankar, MD-CEO of Shriram City, will serve as MD and CEO of Shriram Transport
Finance Company (STFC).
C) RBI also lifted restrictions imposed on Mastercard Asia/Pacific Pte. Ltd for failing to comply
with local data storage requirements.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 2) Only B
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved Shriram Group’s composite scheme of arrangement
and amalgamation of financial services businesses. The scheme was announced in December 2021.
i. RBI approval has been given for the merger of Shriram City Union Finance (SCUF) and Shriram
Capital Ltd. (SCL) with Shriram Transport Finance Company (STFC), to form India’s largest non-
banking financial company (NBFC).
ii. YS Chakravarti, MD-CEO of Shriram City, would serve as MD and CEO of Shriram Transport
Finance Company (STFC) and Umesh Revankar, Executive Vice President and CEO of STFC, will serve
as Vice-Chairman.
iii. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lifted restrictions imposed on Mastercard Asia/Pacific Pte.
Ltd, a payment gateway based in the United States (US), for failing to comply with local data storage
requirements.
• The restriction has been lifted with immediate effect owing to Mastercard Asia/Pacific Pte.
Ltd.’s satisfactory compliance with the Storage of Payment System Data.
46. Name the Small Finance Bank (SFB) that was recently (in June’22) launched a savings
account for kids named ‘ENJOI’?
1) Capital SFB
2) Ujjivan SFB
3) Jana SFB

4) Equitas SFB
5) Suryoday SFB
Answer- 4) Equitas SFB
Explanation:
Equitas Small Finance Bank (SFB) Limited announced the launch of an exclusive savings account for
kids, ‘ENJOI’ with effect from 19th June 2022 to coincide with Father’s Day.
i. The ENJOI account holders will also have access to exclusive deals from Education – Technology (ed-
techs) and online learning providers which aim to introduce young kids to the financial world and
encourage them to develop the saving habit early.
ii. ENJOI will allow kids of 0-18 years to open savings accounts under the supervision of their parents
and also minors aged 10 and above will get the option for a personalised debit card and the account
will offer best-in-class 7 percent interest for savings balances between Rs. 5 lakh to Rs.2 crore to
promote higher growth in savings.
47. In June 2022, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) formed a seven-member
Building Advisory Committee to advise and assist on premises-related matters.
The seven-member committee will be headed by whom?
1) N. R. Narayan Murthy
2) Navneet Munot
3) B K Katyal
4) G Mahalingam
5) Rajesh Bhagwani
Answer- 3) B K Katyal
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), capital markets regulator, has formed a seven-member
Building Advisory Committee to advise and assist on premises related matters like planning,
acquisition and furnishing.
i. This is a seven-member committee, headed by B K Katyal, former Chief General Manager at
Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
48. Which organisation recently (in June’22) imposed a penalty totalling Rs 10.80 crore on 7
entities, including Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries in the matter of irregularities in the global
depository receipts (GDR)?
1) National Securities Depository Limited
2) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
3) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
Answer- 5) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) imposed a penalty totalling Rs 10.80 crore on 7
entities, including Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries (erstwhile Zenith Birla (India) Ltd and Yash Birla)
in the matter of irregularities in the global depository receipts (GDR) issued by Zenith Birla.

i. The order came after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) conducted an investigation
into the alleged irregularities in the GDRs issued by ZBIL during the period from May 2010 to June
2010.
ii. The penalty includes Rs 10 crore on Zenith Birla India Ltd (ZBIL), Rs 20 lakh each on PVR Murthy
(director) and Arun Panchariya (director of Pan Asia Advisors Ltd, lead manager to the issue).Others,
including Yashovardhan Birla (director of ZBIL), MS Arora (managing director of ZBIL), AP Kurias
(director of ZBIL), and Mukesh Chauradiya, have been levied a penalty of Rs10 lakh each and need to
pay within 45 days.
49. Which Insurance company recently (in June’22) partnered with PhonePe to offer motor
insurance on the PhonePe platform?
Answer- 4) Kotak Mahindra General Insurance
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited (Kotak General Insurance) has partnered with
PhonePe Insurance Broking Services Pvt. Ltd (PhonePe), a digital payments platform, to offer motor
insurance to 380 million customers on the PhonePe platform.
i. Through PhonePe, Kotak General Insurance will provide quick and seamless car and two-wheeler
insurance policies to its customers.
ii. This Partnership will empower PhonePe customers to buy car and two-wheeler insurance end-to-
end online in just a few clicks from the comfort of their smartphones.
50. Which of the following banks, along with NPCI’s Information Technology (IT) resources,
was declared (as of June’22) as the ‘Critical Information Infrastructure (CII)’ by the Ministry of
Electronics and IT (MeitY)?
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) YES Bank
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has declared the Information Technology (IT) resources of
ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) as ‘Critical Information
Infrastructure (CII)’ under Section 70 of the IT Act, 2000. The computer resources of their associated
dependencies will also be regarded as the protected systems.
i. CII imply means any harm to this infrastructure can have an impact on national security and any
unauthorized person accessing these resources may be jailed for up to 10 years, and also be liable to
fine.
ii. The Central Government, under the IT Act, 2000, has the power to declare any data, database, IT
network or communications infrastructure as CII to protect that digital asset.

51. Name the organisation/Ministry that recently (in June’22) partnered with Open Network
for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to activate e-Commerce in Agriculture Domain.
1) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
3) ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute
4) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
5) Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research
Answer- 2) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Explanation:
An Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development (NABARD) have joined hands to activate e-commerce in the agriculture domain. It is
one of the first initiatives to drive ONDC enablement in the domain.
i. Under this, both entities will host the NABARD-ONDC Grand Hackathon which aims to establish
market linkages for the players with market ready Farmers Producers Organisations (FPOs) in India.
This is the first-such initiative to introduce FPOs to the tech world.
52. Which Co-operative Bank licence was recently (in June’22) cancelled by the Reserve Bank
of India (RBI) due to insufficient capital and earning potential?
1) Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank
2) Millath Co-operative Bank
3) Janata Co-operative Bank
4) Saraswat Co-operative Bank
5) Bharat Co-operative Bank
Answer- 2) Millath Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Millath Co-operative Bank Ltd.,
Davangere, Karnataka, due to insufficient capital and earning potential, and its continued operation is
detrimental to the interests of depositors.
i. As a result, the bank ceased to conduct banking operations on June 18, 2022, at the close of business.
ii. The bank lacks sufficient capital and profit potential. As a result, it does not comply with the
provisions of Sections 11 (1) and Section 22 (3) (d) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation
Act, 1949.
iii. The bank has failed to comply with Sections 22(3)(a), 22(3)(b), 22(3)(c), 22(3)(d), and 22(3)(e)
read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
53. Name the bank that recently (in June’22) launched Co-branded Contactless RuPay Credit
Card along with the BOB Financial Solutions Limited (BFSL).
1) RBL Bank
2) Nainital Bank
3) South Indian Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) YES Bank
Answer- 2) Nainital Bank

Explanation:
BOB Financial Solutions Limited (BFSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of Baroda (BoB) and
Nainital Bank launched BOB Financial and Nainital Bank co-branded contactless RuPay Credit Card
that is designed to reward customers for everyday spend categories like grocery and departmental
stores.
i. The co-branded credit card also offers complimentary Personal Accidental Death insurance.
About BOB Financial Solutions Limited (BFSL):
MD & CEO – Shailendra Singh
54. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Payments Vision 2025
released by RBI’s Department of Payment and Settlement Systems (DPSS) in June 2022 ?
A) The DPSS of RBI released a document on ‘Payments Vision 2025’ on the core theme of ‘E-
Payments for Everyone, Everywhere, Everytime (4Es)’ to provide affordable e-payment
options.
B) The RBI's 'Payments Vision 2025' aims to increase the number of digital payment
transactions by more than 3X by 2025.
C) Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to register average annualized growth of 25% and
Immediate Payment Service (IMPS)/National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT ) at 60%.
1) Only C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 2) Only A & B
Explanation:
The Department of Payment and Settlement Systems (DPSS) of RBI released a document on ‘Payments
Vision 2025’ on the core theme of ‘E-Payments for Everyone, Everywhere, Everytime (4Es)’ to provide
every user with 6 attributes of safe, secure, fast, convenient, accessible, and affordable e-payment
options.
i. The RBI's 'Payments Vision 2025' aims to increase the number of digital payment transactions by
more than 3X by 2025.
ii. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to register average annualized growth of 50% and Immediate
Payment Service (IMPS)/National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) at 20%
55. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently (in June’22) established a 20-
member Hybrid Securities Advisory Committee (HySAC).
The HySAC will be chaired by whom?
1) G. Mahalingam
2) Ashish Chauhan
3) KV Kamath
4) Naina Lal Kidwai
5) Jai Narayan Patel
Answer- 3) KV Kamath

Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), India’s market regulator, has established a 20-
member Hybrid Securities Advisory Committee (HySAC), which will make recommendations for
boosting the growth of such instruments, including measures focusing on ease of issuance and
attracting domestic & global capital.
i. Kundapur Vaman Kamath(KV Kamath), the Chairperson of the National Bank for Financing
Infrastructure and Development, will chair the committee.
56. In June 2022 SEBI reconstituted its _____ member Research Advisory Committee (RAC)
under the chairmanship of V. Ravi Anshuman.
1) 21
2) 16
3) 12
4) 15
5) 12
Answer- 2) 16
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reconstituted its 16-member Research
Advisory Committee (RAC), which is in charge of promoting, developing, and maintaining databases
relevant to capital market regulation research.
i. Dr. V. Ravi Anshuman, Professor at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) – Bangalore, will chair the
panel.
57. Which country recently (in June’22) signed an MoU with the NPCI International Payments
Limited (NIPL) to accept the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and RuPay Cards?
1) France
2) Switzerland
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Spain
5) Italy
Answer- 1) France
Explanation:
The NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments
Corporation of India (NPCI), has signed an MoU with Lyra Network of France for the acceptance of
the UPI and RuPay Cards in France, giving a boost to the digital payment ecosystem.
i. The UPI payment system is currently available in countries such as Bhutan, Singapore, Nepal, and
the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Recent Data on UPI:
• In May 2022, UPI processed about 6 billion transactions worth USD 134.3 billion(Rs 10.4 lakh
crore).
• From April to June 2022, UPI payments platform recorded a 6.6 %month-on-month increase in
transaction volume.

58. In June 2022, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the deadline from 1st July 2022 to
_______ for implementation card Rules.
1) 1st December 2022
2) 1st October 2022
3) 1st November 2022
4) 1st September 2022
5) 1st August 2022
Answer- 2) 1st October 2022
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the timeline for implementation of certain provisions of the
master directions it issued on issuance of debit cards and credit cards by three months from July 1,
2022 to October 1, 2022.
i. This extension will provide more time to card issuers to implement the following three provisions as
part of RBI’s new regulatory guidelines for issuing credit and debit cards:
• The first provision is that the card issuers will have to seek one-time password (OTP)-based
consent from the cardholder for activating a credit card, if the same has not been activated by
the customer for more than 30 days from the date of issuance.
• The second provision stated that card-issuers will have to ensure that the credit limit as
sanctioned and advised to the cardholder is not breached at any point in time without seeking
explicit consent from the cardholder.
• As per third provision, issuers will not capitalize on unpaid charges for compounding of
interest.
59. According to the Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL), the
selling price of bank notes in the denomination of Banknotes has increased in FY22.
Which Rupees (Rs) notes remained unchanged (as of June’22)?
1) Rs 20
2) Rs 500
3) Rs 50
4) Rs 200
5) Rs 100
Answer- 2) Rs 500
Explanation:
According to information sourced through RTI (Right to Information) from the Bharatiya Reserve
Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL), the selling price of bank notes in the denomination of
Rs 20, Rs 50, Rs 100 and Rs 200 has increased in FY22 while for Rs 500, it remained unchanged.
• Selling price refers to the price at which printing presses supply paper currency to RBI.
i. The notes of Rs 500 denomination are the highest in terms of volume (34.9% of all denomination)
among all the paper notes in circulation, and also in terms of value (73.3% of value of all
denomination).
ii. The overall cost of printing currency in FY22 was the second highest, after an all-time high of
around Rs 8,000 crore during the year of demonetization (2016-17).
iii. According to RBI’s annual report, BRBNMPL achieved production of 13,350 million pieces of
banknotes in FY22.

60. In June 2022, Which Bank partnered with CARD91 & RuPay to help simplify payment
management?
1) YES Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 1) YES Bank
Explanation:
CARD91, a Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based global payment infrastructure facilitating B2B (business-to-
business) payments, announced a strategic partnership with YES BANK and RuPay, the flagship
product of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
i. With this partnership, businesses will be able to introduce a range of co-branded card instruments
and maintain a real-time dashboard to provide insights by employing the scalable CARD91
infrastructure.
ii. Card91 is a plug-and-play payment infrastructure designed to assist businesses with the launch of
co-branded cards and payment simplification.
About CARD91:
Co-founders- Ajay Pandey, Kush Srivastava, and Vineet Saxena
Founded in – 2020
Headquarters– Bengaluru, Karnataka
61. Name the portal that was recently (in June’22) launched by South Indian Bank (SIB) for its
corporate Export-Import (EXIM ) customers.
1) SIB Export
2) SIB IE Online
3) SIB EI Trade
4) SIB TF Online
5) SIB Trade
Answer- 4) SIB TF Online
Explanation:
South Indian Bank (SIB) has introduced a new portal named “SIB TF Online”, for its corporate EXIM
(Export-Import) customers. The ‘SIB TF Online’ portal facilitates a platform for trade-related
payments to foreign entities remotely.
• SIB TF Online is hosted on the home page of Corporate Internet Banking (SIBerNet) and will
allow corporates to transact 24×7 in a secure and paperless manner.
About South Indian Bank (SIB):
MD & CEO – Murali Ramakrishnan
Headquarters – Thrissur, Kerala
Tagline – Experience Next Generation Banking
62. Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) recently (in June’22) launched its digital savings account
‘Freo Save’?
1) Capital SFB
2) Equitas SFB

3) Jana SFB
4) Ujjivan SFB
5) Suryoday SFB
Answer- 2) Equitas SFB
Explanation:
Freo, a bengaluru-based neobanking platform in partnership with Equitas Small Finance Bank
launched its digital savings account ‘Freo Save’.
• With the launch of Freo Save, it has become the 1st consumer neobank in India to provide
full-stack neo-banking products, including smart savings account, credit and payments
products, cards and wealth-growth products.
About Freo Save App:
i. Freo Save App is 100 percent digital with seamless UPI integration which offers quick access to
credit & shopping by providing up to 7 percent interest on customer savings for balances above Rs.5
lakh up to Rs.2 crore.
ii. Freo Save will be available in multiple Indian languages, including English, Hindi, and Tamil.
63. Name the Insurance Company that recently (in June’22) partnered with Policybazaar.com
to launch the Life Insurance Savings Plan.
1) Aviva Life Insurance
2) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
3) Max Life Insurance
4) Aegon Life Insurance
5) Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance
Answer- 3) Max Life Insurance
Explanation:
Max Life Insurance Company Limited partnered with Policybazaar.com to launch the ‘Max Life
Smart Fixed-return Digital Plan’, a non-linked, non-participating, short-term individual life insurance
savings plan with a minimum policy tenure of 5 years.
i. The policy offers guaranteed tax-free returns up to 6.14% along with life cover protection at a
monthly premium of Rs.3000. The policy can be purchased on both Max Life’s website and
Policybazaar.com.
About Max Life Insurance Company Limited:
Managing Director (MD) & CEO – Prashant Tripathy
Headquarters – Gurugram, Haryana
64. In June 2022, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United States
(US) announced _________ fund for Indian medical research institutions to Address Challenges
Posed by Infectious Diseases.
1) USD 298 million
2) USD 116 million
3) USD 300 million
4) USD 122 million
5) USD 250 million
Answer- 4) USD 122 million

Explanation:
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United States (US) has announced a
funding of about USD 122 million to top three Indian medical research institutions: Indian Council of
Medical Research (ICMR) in New Delhi, Delhi, National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune,
Maharashtra and National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
i. The single-source funding will continue to assist the ICMR institutions’ cooperation and competence
to prevent avoidable epidemics, early detection of disease threats, and rapid and effective response.
65. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the RBI date on India’s balance of
payments (BoP) for the Q4 (January-March 2021-22) in FY22?
1) India’s current account deficit (CAD) decreased to USD 13.4 billion in Q4 FY22 from USD 22.2
billion in Q3 FY22 due to a trade deficit.
2) On an annual basis, CAD recorded a deficit of 1.5% of GDP in FY22 as against a surplus of 1.0% in
FY21.
3) Net Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) recorded an outflow of US$ 15.2 billion, mainly from the
equity market.
4) Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) stood at US$ 13.8 billion which was higher than US$ 2.7 billion
in Q4FY21.
5) None of the above
Answer- 2) On an annual basis, CAD recorded a deficit of 1.5% of GDP in FY22 as against a
surplus of 1.0% in FY21.
Explanation:
India’s current account deficit (CAD) decreased to US$ 13.4 billion(bn) (1.5% of GDP) in Q4:FY22 from
US$ 22.2 billion (2.6% of GDP) in Q3:FY22 due to a wider trade deficit.
• On an annual basis, CAD recorded a deficit of 1.2% of GDP in FY22 as against a surplus of 0.9%
in FY21 because the trade deficit widened to USD 189.5 billion in FY22 from USD 102.2 in
FY21.
• Net Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) recorded an outflow of US$ 15.2 billion, mainly from
the equity market.
• Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) stood at US$ 13.8 billion which was higher than US$ 2.7
billion in Q4FY21.
Note- Goods imports in India stood at USD 618.6 billion in FY22 as against USD 398.5 billion in FY21.
66. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent (in June’22) steps
taken by RBI?
A) As per the RBI paper, ‘Capital Flows at Risk: India’s Experience’, there is only 5% chance of
potential portfolio outflows from India of the order of $100.6 billion in a year.
B) In case of black swan event also, there is 5% chance of outflows under portfolio investments
of 7.7% of GDP and short-term trade credit retrenchment of 3.9% of GDP.
C) RBI has barred loading of non-banking, Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) such as wallets
and prepaid cards, from credit lines.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C

5) Only A
Explanation:
As per the RBI paper titled ‘Capital Flows at Risk: India’s Experience’, there is only 5% chance of
potential portfolio outflows from India of the order of 3.2% of GDP or $100.6 billion in a year, amid
Covid-19 contraction in GDP growth.
i. In case of black swan event also, which is a combination of all adverse shocks, there is 5% chance of
outflows under portfolio investments of 7.7% of GDP and short-term trade credit retrenchment of
3.9% of GDP.
ii. RBI has barred loading of non-banking, Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) such as wallets and
prepaid cards, from credit lines.
iii. This decision has been taken to stop card-based fintechs and firms operating as neobanks that
have tied up with banks for offering credit lines.
67. As per the new Surrogacy Rules 2022 issued by the Government, Couples opting for
surrogacy to buy _______ year health insurance for surrogate mothers.
1) Six
2) Two
3) Four
4) Three
5) Five
Answer- 4) Three
Explanation:
As per the new surrogacy rules 2022 issued by the Government for the benefit of Surrogate mothers,
couples who wish to become parents through surrogacy must buy 3-years (36 months) health
insurance plans for surrogate mothers.
i. According to the new surrogacy rules, this insurance plan should be availed from an insurance
company or an agent recognized by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
(IRDAI).
68. Which bank recently (in June’22) launched an online savings bank (SB) account opening
facility using the ‘Video-based Customer Identification Process (V-CIP)’?
1) YES Bank
2) Karnataka Bank
3) Kotak Mahindra Bank
5) RBL Bank
Answer- 2) Karnataka Bank
Explanation:
Karnataka Bank has launched an online savings bank (SB) account opening facility via the ‘Video-
based Customer Identification Process (V-CIP)’.
i. This V-CIP facility will elevate the customer experience by eliminating the need for a customer’s
physical presence at the branch to complete the Know Your Customer (KYC) process.

About Karnataka Bank:

MD & CEO – Mahabaleshwara M.S
Headquarters – Mangaluru, Karnataka
Tagline – Your Family Bank Across India
69. Name the Small Finance Bank (SFB) that recently (in June ’22) introduced the Industry’s 1st
Customizable Credit Card.
1) AU SFB
2) Jana SFB
3) Equitas SFB
4) Ujjivan SFB
5) Utkarsh SFB
Answer- 1) AU SFB
Explanation:
AU Small Finance Bank, the largest Small Finance Bank (SFB) in India, has introduced an innovative
credit card called “AU Bank LIT” (Live-It-Today), which combines the features of multiple credit
cards into a single card, ushering in a new revolution in the credit card landscape. This is the
industry’s first customizable Credit Card.
i. Customers may track their savings and earnings everyday with the AU0101 app, allowing them to
maximise their benefits with the LIT credit card.
About AU Small Finance Bank Ltd:
MD & CEO – Sanjay Agarwal
Headquarters – Jaipur, Rajasthan
Tagline – ‘Badlaav Humse Hai’
70. Which General Insurance company recently (in June’22) partnered with Peerless Financial
Products Distribution Limited (PFPDL) to enable the distribution of retail & commercial line of
products through Peerless’ network?
1) Future Generali India Insurance
2) Liberty General Insurance
5) IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
Answer- 2) Liberty General Insurance
Explanation:
Liberty General Insurance(LGI) has entered into a corporate agency agreement with Peerless
Financial Products Distribution Limited (PFPDL) to enable the distribution of Liberty’s retail and
commercial line of products through Peerless’ network of 42 branches across India.
i. This partnership offers a wide range of health products including Liberty Complete Protect Group
Policy Insurance, which provides annual benefit cover.
About Peerless Financial Products Distribution Limited (PFPDL):
CEO – Satyaki Bhattacharya
Headquarters – Kolkata, West Bengal

71. Name the Payment Bank that recently (in June’22) partnered with Muthoot Finance to offer
gold loans.
1) Jio Payments Bank
2) India Post Payment Bank
3) Paytm Payments Bank
4) Fino Payments Bank
5) Airtel Payments Bank
Answer- 5) Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank has partnered with Muthoot Finance to offer gold loans through the Airtel
Thanks app. This will add to the Airtel Payments Bank’s digital banking products portfolio and will
enable easy credit access for its customers.
i. Under this partnership, Muthoot Finance will provide up to 75% of the pledged gold value as a loan
and there will be no processing charge on the loan. The customers can also get doorstep disbursals for
loan amounts of Rs 50,000 and above.
72. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the World Bank Funding for
Various projects In India (as of June’22)?
1) The WB approved an Additional Financing (AF) of USD250mn for Gujarat Outcomes for Accelerated
Learning (GOAL), a Education programme to improve education results in Gujarat.
2) The WB also approved a USD 150mn funding to support the recovery of India’s fisheries sector.
3) The WB also approved USD 189 million for the RIGHTS project to law related information portal
and Website in Jammu and Kashmir.
4) WB approves USD245mn loan to support India’s efforts to modernize India’s Railway Logistics
Infrastructure.
5) WB has approved the Uttarakhand Climate Responsive Rain-fed Farming Project with an outlay of
Rs 1000 crore to introduce modern farming in its 9 hill districts.
Answer- 3) The WB also approved USD 189 million for the RIGHTS project to law related
information portal and Website in Jammu and Kashmir.
Explanation:
The WB approved an Additional Financing (AF) of USD250mn for Gujarat Outcomes for Accelerated
Learning (GOAL), a Education programme to improve education results in Gujarat.
• The WB also approved a USD 150mn funding to support the recovery of India’s fisheries sector
which saw losses of about USD 5.5 billion in 2020-21
• The WB also approved USD 162 million for the RIGHTS project to strengthen the social
protection systems and capability of TN to promote inclusion, accessibility, and opportunities
for persons with disabilities.
• WB approves USD245mn loan to support India’s efforts to modernize India’s Railway Logistics
Infrastructure.
• WB has approved the Uttarakhand Climate Responsive Rain-fed Farming Project with an outlay
of Rs 1000 crore to introduce modern farming in its 9 hill districts.

73. Name the bank that recently (in June’22) launched ‘Campus Power’, a digital platform for
the Student Ecosystem.
2) YES Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 4) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank launched a digital platform, ‘Campus Power’, first-of-its-kind to address the needs of the
students aspiring to pursue higher education in India and abroad. It is also available for other bank
customers also.
i. This is a one-stop platform, designed to assist the entire student ecosystem comprising students,
parents and institutes.
ii. Campus Power offers financial products ranging from bank accounts including overseas accounts,
education loan and its tax benefit, foreign exchange solutions, payment solutions, cards, other loans
and investments.
iii. The first branch of ICICI on student ecosystem has been set up at Indian Institute of Technology
(IIT) Kanpur and seven more will be added.
74. Which organisation recently (in June’22) launched a Dhan Sanchay Savings scheme, savings
life insurance plan?
1) HDFC Standard Life Insurance
2) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
3) Life Insurance Corporation of India
4) Max Life Insurance
5) Exide Life Insurance
Answer- 3) Life Insurance Corporation of India
Explanation:
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched a Dhan Sanchay Savings scheme, which is
a non-linked, non-participating, individual, savings life insurance plan providing guaranteed Income
Benefit and Terminal Benefit (Life protection) payable at the time of maturity of scheme.
i. The plan is available for a term of minimum 5 years to maximum 15 years depending on the option
chosen by the policyholder.
75. In June 2022, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the Card on File (CoF) tokenisation
deadline to _______ from 30th June 2022 for all Payment System Providers & Payment System
Participants.
1) 31th July 2022
2) 31st October 2022
3) 30th November 2022
4) 31st August 2022
5) 30th September 2022
Answer- 5) 30th September 2022

Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the Card on File (CoF) tokenisation deadline by another
three months to September 30, 2022 from June 30, 2022 for all Payment System Providers and
Payment System Participants. This direction was issued by RBI under Section 10 (2) read with Section
18 of Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (Act 51 of 2007).
• This is the third time RBI has extended the deadline of its implementation. Till June 24, 2022,
about 19.5 crore tokens have been created.
i. RBI mandated to store customer’s card information in the form of an encrypted form i.e. Card-On-
File Tokenisation(COFT) to secure transactions. COF turns sensitive cardholder data into randomly
generated 16 digit numbers called “token” with no meaningful value, if breached.
76. In June 2022, the SEBI provided an additional payment option of UPI to Invest in Public
Issues of REITs, InvITs for application value up to ______ from 1st August 2022.
1) Rs 4 lakh
2) Rs 2 lakh
3) Rs 1 lakh
4) Rs 5 lakh
5) Rs 3 lakh
Answer- 4) Rs 5 lakh
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) provided an additional payment option of Unified
Payments Interface (UPI) to retail investors to apply in the public issue of units of Infrastructure
Investment Trust (InvIT) and Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) for application value up to Rs 5
lakh w.e.f. August 1, 2022.
i. For InvITs, this decision has been taken in exercise of the powers conferred under Regulation 14 (6)
and 33 of SEBI (InvIT) Regulations, 2014 and Section 11(1) of the SEBI Act, 1992.
ii. For REIT, this decision has been taken in exercise of the powers conferred under Regulation 14(24)
and 33 of SEBI (REIT) Regulations, 2014 and Section 11(1) of the SEBI Act, 1992.
77. In June 2022, the SEBI imposed a penalty of _________ on Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
and two of its compliance officers for violating fair disclosure norms during the Facebook deal
in 2020.
1) Rs 10 lakh
2) Rs 50 lakh
3) Rs 40 lakh
4) Rs 60 lakh
5) Rs 30 lakh
Answer- 5) Rs 30 lakh
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Reliance
Industries Limited (RIL) and two of its compliance officers, Savithri Parekh and K Sethuraman, for not
promptly disclosing the stake sales in its subsidiary company, Jio Platforms to Facebook, Silver Lake
and Vista Equity Partners in 2020.

i. They violated the provisions of principles of fair disclosure for purposes of the code of practices and
procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) under LODR (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations.
78. Name the bank that recently (in June’22) got approval from RBI to set up an operations
support subsidiary.
1) Canara Bank
2) Bank of India
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Bank of Baroda
Answer- 3) State Bank of India
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI) has received an in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India
(RBI) for the establishment of an operations support subsidiary with the objective of lowering the
cost-to-income ratio.
i. The proposed subsidiary would undertake routine jobs, and its structure will include more
technology and some people. According to the directions issued by the RBI, core functions such as the
loan sanctioning process will remain within the bank since they can be outsourced.
ii. SBI’s cost-to-income ratio increased by 240 basis points to 53.3 % in the Financial Year 2021–2022
(FY22) from FY19 levels.
Note- The Bank of Baroda (BoB) was the first public sector bank to implement a similar operations
support strategy.
79. Which organisation/Ministry recently (in June’22) reduced the solvency margin
requirement for general insurers doing crop business?
1) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare
2) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
5) General Insurance Corporation of India
Answer- 2) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
Explanation:
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has reduced the solvency margin
requirement for general insurers doing crop business. This decision frees up a capital of Rs 1400
crore which will increase the capacity of general insurers to underwrite more business.
i. This decision is part of a series of reforms it has undertaken to increase insurance penetration in the
country. IRDAI has been relaxing the period of admissibility of premiums due from state governments
for solvency purposes from 180 days to 365 days since 2017-18.
ii. It has also reduced the capital required to be held by insurance companies offering policies under
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) by almost 50 per cent to enable insurers to offer
more policies under the scheme.
Note- Solvency margin refers to the difference between its value of assets and liability. Regulator fixes
the solvency margin for insurers.

80. Name the non-banking financial company (NBFC) that recently partnered with Worldline to
develop Point-Of-Sales (POS) payments.
1) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd
2) Muthoot Finance Ltd
3) Aditya Birla Finance Ltd.
4) HDB Financial Services
5) Bajaj Finance Limited
Answer- 5) Bajaj Finance Limited
Explanation:
An Indian Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), Bajaj Finance Limited (BFL), a part of Bajaj
Finserv Limited, has partnered with Worldline, a global leader in payment services, to develop Point-
Of-Sales (POS) payments acquiring solutions for its merchant network.
i. Under this partnership, BFL aims to enhance its relationship with both existing and new networks of
merchant partners by providing POS terminals and enabling them to accept a wide range of payment
instruments(credit cards, EMI Cards, UPI and wallets) on those terminals.
81. As per the CRISIL report, the data centre capacity in India is expected to grow from _______
megawatts (MW) in fiscal 2022 to 1,700-1,800 MW by fiscal __________.
1) 870 MW; 2025
2) 760 MW; 2023
3) 870 MW; 2030
4) 760 MW; 2025
5) 810 MW; 2030
Answer- 1) 870 MW; 2025
Explanation:
According to a report by CRISIL (an Indian analytical company), the data centre capacity in India is
expected to double to about 1,700-1,800 megawatt (MW) by fiscal 2025 from 870 MW in fiscal
2022. The increase in capacity addition will require an investment of more than Rs 40000 crore.
i. The share of renewables in data centre power consumption is expected to increase to ~35-40% by
fiscal 2025 from less than 15% in fiscal 2022.
82. Which Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) recently (in June’22) received the approval
for the issuance of semi-closed Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) from RBI?
1) Rajath Finance Limited
2) Mufin Finance Limited
3) Galada Finance limited
4) Berar Finance Limited
5) Sundaram Finance Limited
Answer- 2) Mufin Finance Limited
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted Mufin Finance Limited, a leading Non-Banking Financial
Company (NBFC), in-principal approval for the issuance of semi-closed Prepaid Payment Instruments
(PPIs).
i. Mufin Finance Ltd is a subsidiary of Hindon Mercantile Limited, an NBFC. Mufin Finance is the fourth
NBFC to get such a licence from the RBI, following Bajaj Finserv, Manapurram, and Paul Merchants.

ii. Mufin Finance aims to use this licence to launch MufinPay, a digital payment solution that will
complement its lending operations. With this, the NBFC would offer semi-closed PPIs to customers in
India.
iii. A semi-closed PPI licence enables digital banks, fintech (financial technology) companies, and
major consumer-facing applications to introduce features like digital payment solutions for lending.
83. Name the organisation that recently (in June’22) approved the USD 250 million for “India
State Support Program for Road Safety”.
1) Asian Development Bank
2) United Nations Development Programme
3) International Monetary Fund
4) United Nations Human Settlement Programme
5) World Bank
Answer- 5) World Bank
Explanation:
The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank has approved the financing of USD 250 million
to support the “India State Support Program for Road Safety”, a project by the Indian government
to improve road safety.
i. The project will be implemented in seven States: Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, Tamil Nadu,
Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. The USD 250 million variable spread loan from the
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has an 18 years maturity period with
a grace period of 5.5 years.
Key Statistics on Road Accidents in India
According to a World Bank study, road accidents cost the Indian economy between 5% and 7% of its
GDP every year. More than half of the victims are motorcyclists, cyclists, or pedestrians, while road
users between the ages of 18 and 60 years make up over 84 % of all fatalities.
84. Which company recently (in June’22) partnered with Protean eGov Technologies to offer
Paperless Permanent Account Number (PAN) Services?
1) Paytm
2) BharatPe
3) PayNearby
4) Razorpay
5) Pine Labs
Answer- 3) PayNearby
Explanation:
Protean eGov Technologies Limited(Protean), formerly NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Ltd, has
announced a strategic partnership with PayNearby (Nearby Technologies Private Limited) to offer
Paperless Permanent Account Number (PAN) related services through Aadhaar and biometric or
SMS-based One Time Password(OTP) authentication for their customer.
i. This partnership aims to improve service delivery for the citizens as they enter the formal financial
sector and will facilitate quick and easy access to online PAN services(paperless) and eliminate the
submission of physical applications and supporting documents.

85. Which insurance company recently (In June’22) launched an industry-first health
insurance plan called "Global Health Care" along with Allianz Partners India?
Answer- 1) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Explanation:
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company has announced the launch of an industry-first health
insurance plan, “Global Health Care,” in collaboration with Allianz Partners India, to offer
policyholders with a seamless claims experience.
i. The Unique Selling Proposition (USP) of the product is that it allows insured members to schedule
their treatments abroad without hassle and to enjoy the benefits of the best medical facilities available
worldwide.
About Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited:
MD & CEO – Tapan Singhel
Headquarters – Pune, Maharashtra
86. Name the bank that recently (in June’22) signed a bancassurance agreement with Star
Health and Allied Insurance to distribute health insurance solutions.
1) HDFC Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) YES Bank
4) IDFC FIRST Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 4) IDFC FIRST Bank
Explanation:
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, one of India’s major health insurance companies, has
inked a bancassurance agreement with IDFC FIRST Bank, for the distribution of its health
insurance solutions.
i. Under this strategic agreement, Star Health and Allied Insurance will use IDFC FIRST Bank’s digital
platform and vast distribution network to offer their best-in-class health insurance products to the
customers of the bank.
About IDFC FIRST Bank:
MD & CEO – V. Vaidyanathan (He is the first MD & CEO of IDFC FIRST Bank)
Tagline – Always You First
87. As per the RBI data, credit card spending reached an all-time high of _______ in May 2022 and
was higher than the Rs. 1.05 lakh in April 2022.
1) Rs. 1.10 lakh crore


Answer- 3) Rs. 1.14 lakh crore
Explanation:
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, Credit card spending has reached an all-time high
of Rs 1.14 trillion in May 2022, 7.8 % higher than the Rs. 1.05 lakh crore spent in April 2022.
i. Credit card spending increased by 118 percent year over year (YoY) and by 8% month over month,
due to robust e-commerce spending, high-value expenditure on travel, tourism, and discretionary
items.
ii. Additionally, 1.7 million new credit cards were added to the banking system in May 2022, the most
in 27 months and 23.2% more than in May 2021. With the additions made in May 2022, India’s overall
card base has increased to 76.9 million, demonstrating that the retail economy remains strong.
iii. In May 2022, the HDFC Bank, the second-largest lender in India, held the highest number of credit
cards (1.72 crore), following the RBI’s lifting of the ban on the issuance of new credit cards in March
2022.
88. In June 2022, the Chairman of NABARD highlighted the Self Help Groups (SHGs) plays a vital
role in empowering women during his visit to Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB).
Who is the current (as of June’22) Chairman of NABARD?
1) GR Chintala
2) Manoj Ahuja
3) Revathy Iyer
4) Urvish Shah
5) Manoj Kumar Singh
Answer- 1) GR Chintala
Explanation:
Govinda Rajulu Chintala (GR Chintala), the Chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development (NABARD) stated that the Self Help Groups(SHGs) plays a vital role in empowering
women and making them economically strong and self-reliant.
i. While addressing the member of SHGs during his visit to Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) in
Dharwad, Karnataka he highlighted that SHGs were created with an objective to liberate women and
release them from the economic and social bondage, and to equip women with the capacity to take
independent decisions.
89. Name the company that recently (in June’22) partnered with EasyTransfer to offer
international payment services.
1) PhonePe
2) Paytm
3) BharatPe
4) Cashfree
5) Razorpay
Answer- 4) Cashfree

Explanation:
Cashfree Payments India Private Limited (Cashfree Payments) has partnered with EasyTransfer,
China’s largest online financial service platform for overseas students, to offer a faster, easier, and
cheaper platform for Indian students to make fee payments to universities and educational
institutions abroad.
i. This partnership will enable the Indian students to make educational payments directly through
their existing bank accounts and eliminate the need to set up new accounts for this purpose.
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

1. Which of the following states has the highest number of Goods and Services Tax (GST)
registrations by businesses and dealers, according to the recent data by GoI on the aggregate
GST registrations in the 2017-2022 period?
1) Maharashtra
2) Kerala
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Only 1 & 3
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
According to the official data from the government of India(GoI) on the aggregate Goods and Services
Tax (GST) registrations in the 2017-2022 period, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh(UP) have topped
in the GST registration by businesses and dealers followed by Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
i. According to the data, Maharashtra has 1.48 million normal GST payers, Uttar Pradesh has 1.33
million GST payers, Gujarat has 1.09 million normal and composition taxpayers and Tamil Nadu has
1.06 million GST registrations.
ii. UP has the largest share of small businesses with over 357000 composition dealers.
2. According to the recent (in June’22) date of National Statistical Office (NSO), India’s GDP
grows at _______ in Q4FY22 & the overall growth estimate for FY22 is 8.7%, this is the highest in
______ years in terms of back series data.
1) 3.9%; 42 years
2) 4.1%; 22 years
3) 3.5%; 42 years
4) 4.1%; 30 years
5) 3.5%; 22 years
Answer- 2) 4.1%; 22 years
Explanation:
In accordance with the ‘Provisional Estimates of Annual National Income 2021-22 and Quarterly
Estimates of Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter (Q4) of 2021-22’ by National Statistical
Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), India’s economy grew by
4.1% year-on-year (y-o-y) in the Q4FY22 (January-March quarter of 2021-22).
i. The overall growth estimate for FY22 is reduced to 8.7% from 8.9% projected earlier. However, this
is the highest in 22 years in terms of back series data.

ii. In FY21, the economy had contracted by 6.6% amid COVID-19 pandemic disrupted business
activities.
3. The Office of Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(DPIIT) has released the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) for the Month of April, 2022.
The Index of Eight Core Industries stood at ______ in April 2022.
1) 138.6
2) 110.9
3) 143.2
4) 152.8
5) 121.3
Answer- 3) 143.2
Explanation:
The Office of Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
has released the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) for the Month of April, 2022. In accordance with
this, the combined Index of Eight Core Industries stood at 143.2 in April 2022, which is an increase of
8.4% (provisional) as compared to the Index of April 2021.
i. The production of Coal, Electricity, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Cement and Natural Gas industries
increased in April 2022 over April 2021.
ii. Final growth rate of Index of Eight Core Industries for January 2022 is revised to 4.0% from its
provisional level 3.7% and the growth rate of ICI during FY22 was 10.4% (P) as compared to FY21.
4. At what percent did the State Bank of India (SBI) recently (in June 22) projected India’s GDP
for FY23?
1) 7.1%
2) 6.8%
3) 7.2%
4) 6.9%
5) 7.5%
Answer- 5) 7.5%
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI) has projected the Indian economy to grow at 7.5% in 2022-23 which is
an upward revision of 20 basis points from its earlier estimate.
i. Real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) will increase by Rs 11.1 lakh crore in FY23 which will be a
growth of 7.5%, up by 20 basis points over previous forecast.
ii. Nominal (GDP) will also grow 16.1% to Rs 275 lakh crore in FY23 and there will be an inflation
averaging at 6.5-6.7% in FY23.
5. According to the RBI’s data, India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves increased (as of 27th
May’22) by USD 3.854 billion to _______ USD.
1) 398.156 billion
2) 601.363 billion
3) 487.123 billion
4) 709.234 billion
5) 512.782 billion

Answer- 2) 601.363 billion

Explanation:
According to the Reserve Bank of India(RBI)’s data, India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves for the
week ended May 27 increased by USD 3.854 billion to USD 601.363 billion led by an increase in
India’s Foreign Currency Assets(FCA). India’s forex reserves have increased for the 2nd consecutive
week after falling for 10 straight weeks.
i. According to RBI’s weekly statistical supplement, all the components of the forex reserves rose
during the week ended May 27 led by a sharp jump in the FCA.
ii. The FCA includes the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-dollar currencies like the Euro,
Pound Sterling and the Japanese Yen.
6. As per the World Bank (WB)’s Global Economic Prospects June 2022 Report, India’s Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) growth reduced to ______ from 8% for FY23.
1) 7.2%
2) 7.3%
3) 6.9%
4) 7.5%
5) 7.1%
Answer- 4) 7.5%
Explanation:
The World Bank (WB) in its latest Global Economic Prospects June 2022 Report has reduced its
FY23 real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for India to 7.5%, from 8%(April
2022,forecast), amid inflationary pressures, supply-chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions.
i. This is the second time WB has revised its GDP growth forecast for India in FY23. In April 2022, it
had trimmed the forecast from 8.7% to 8%.
7. As per the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)’s Economic
Outlook (as of June’22), India’s GDP is reduced to _________ from 8.1% for FY23.
1) 7.9%
2) 7.6%
3) 7.0%
4) 6.9%
5) 7.4%
Answer- 4) 6.9%
Explanation:
In its “OECD Economic Outlook, June 2022”, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD) slashed India‘s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth to 6.9% in Fiscal Year
2022-23 (FY23) from its December 2021 forecast of 8.1 percent.
i. This is 120 basis points lower than the December 2021 forecast of 8.1%. The OECD expects that the
global economy will grow by 3% in 2022, down from 4.5% predicted in December 2021, and that
inflation will be around 9%.

8. Who has launched the ‘SMBSaathi Utsav’, an initiative in partnership with social media
platform Josh Talks to help small businesses and with the goal of educating and assisting small
businesses?
1) WhatsApp India
2) Instagram
3) Telegram
4) Google
5) Apple
Answer- 1) WhatsApp India
Explanation:
WhatsApp India has launched the ‘SMBSaathi Utsav’ initiative to help small businesses use digital
media like the WhatsApp Business App to handle their business.It was launched in partnership with
social media platform Josh Talks, with the goal of educating and assisting small businesses in realising
their full potential using WhatsApp.
• The SMBSaathi Utsav is the second phase of WhatsApp’s SMBSaathi campaign, which was
launched in early 2022.
WhatsApp India, GoI Join Hands to Leverage Chatbot for Non-Covid Use-Cases
i.Following the widespread use of the WhatsApp chatbot during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–
2022), WhatsApp India and the Government of India (GoI) have announced plans to expand the bot’s
features to include dedicated medical opinion for online cancer consultation and patient electronic
history capturing.
• X-Ray Setu, an automated solution that aids in the interpretation of chest X-rays from low-
resolution images shared via WhatsApp, is also in development.
9.As of June’22, what is the rank of India according to the United Nations Conference on Trade
and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2022 for Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) in 2021?
1) 2nd Rank
2) 3rd Rank
3) 5th Rank
4) 9th Rank
5) 7th Rank
Answer- 5) 7th Rank
Explanation:
According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment
Report 2022 entitled “International tax reforms and sustainable investment”, India ranked 7th in the
top 10 global economies for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2021 despite a decline in FDI
investment.
• FDI inflows have declined by USD 19 billion to USD 45 billion in 2021.
• However India managed to reach the top 10 economies for FDI inflows in 2021, ranking 7th
after the US, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada and Brazil.
To increase FDI India launched the National Single-Window System, which will become a one- stop
shop for approvals and clearances needed by investors, entrepreneurs and businesses.

10. In June 2022, which company joined with TotalEnergies from France to build the world’s
largest green hydrogen ecosystem?
1) Adani Enterprises Ltd
2) Tata Group
3) Aditya Birla Group
4) Reliance Industries
5) Larsen and Toubro Ltd
Answer- 1) Adani Enterprises Ltd
Explanation:
Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and TotalEnergies of France have formed a strategic alliance to
build the world’s largest green hydrogen ecosystem.
i. TotalEnergies would invest at least USD 12.5 billion to acquire a 25% minority interest in Adani
New Industries Limited (ANIL) from AEL as part of this partnership.
ii. AEL and TotalEnergies will use ANIL as their exclusive platform for the production and
commercialization of green hydrogen in India.
Note- France’s TotalEnergies is one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies. It already owns a
37.4% stake in Adani Total Gas Ltd.
11. Which company recently (in June’22) partnered with UN Women to Create Employment
Opportunities for Women?
2) LinkedIn
3) Intel
4) Microsoft
5) Meta
Answer- 2) LinkedIn
Explanation:
LinkedIn Corporation, the world’s largest professional network partnered with UN Women for the
LINK Women project with an investment of USD 5,00,000 (Rs 3.88 crore) to advance women’s
economic empowerment.
i. This is a 15-month pilot project launched in Maharashtra, after which UN Women and LinkedIn
will incorporate lessons learned and evaluative feedback to improve the programmes.
ii. Aim – To create a cadre of women who will acquire new digital and employability skills, leading to
better jobs.
12. Which company recently (in June’22) got selected by the Yamuna International Airport
Private Limited (YIAPL) to construct Noida International Airport (NIA) at Jewar, Uttar
Pradesh?
1) Tata Projects
2) L&T Infrastructure Development Projects
3) Atlanta Ltd
4) Valecha Engineering Ltd.
5) TanTia Construction Ltd
Answer- 1) Tata Projects

Explanation:
The Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) has selected Tata Projects to undertake
the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (‘EPC’) of the new greenfield airport, Noida
International Airport (NIA), at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.
i. Tata Projects Limited, the infrastructure and construction arm of the Tata Groups, has won the bid
to construct the terminal, runway, airside infrastructure, roads, utilities, landside facilities and other
ancillary buildings at NIA.
ii. The NIA, spread across 1334 hectares, will have a single-runway operation in the 1st phase with a
capacity to handle 12 million passengers per annum at an investment of Rs 5700 crore. The NIA is
expected to be functional by 2024.
13. As per the Export-Import Bank of India, India’s total merchandise exports was projected to
reach ___________ in the 1st quarter (Q1) of FY23.
1) USD 117.2 billion
2) USD 100 billion
3) USD 89.2 billion
4) USD 95.5 billion
5) USD 128 billion
Answer- 1) USD 117.2 billion
Explanation:
The Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) has forecasted India’s total merchandise exports
to reach USD 117.2 billion, growing at 22.7% in the first quarter (Q1) of FY23. As a result, India’s
overall merchandise exports will continue to cross USD 100 billion for the fourth consecutive quarter
in a row. In the same quarter of FY22, total merchandise exports amounted to USD 95.5 billion.
i. India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) are estimated to reach USD 62.21
billion in May 2022, an increase of 24.03 % over May 2021.
14. As per the recent (June’22) data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry
of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rose to a record
high of _______ in May 2022, from 15.08% in April 2022.
1) 16.89%
2) 15.88%
3) 17.89%
4) 16.01%
5) 15.98%
Answer- 2) 15.88%
Explanation:
In accordance with the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Commerce
and Industry (MoCI), the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rose to a record high of 15.88% in
May 2022 from 15.08% in April 2022. This is the highest WPI in the 2011-12 series. The WPI based
inflation was 13.11% in May 2021.
i. The high rate of inflation in May, 2022 is primarily due to rise in prices of vegetables, fruits, milk,
manufacturing, fuel, power, mineral oils, crude petroleum & natural gas, basic metals, chemicals &
chemical products and food products etc.

ii. Inflation in crude petroleum and natural gas was 79.50% in May 2022. In the fuel and power
basket- 40.62%, Manufactured products and oil seeds- 10.11 per cent and 7.08 per cent, respectively.
iii. Retail inflation in May 2022 was 7.04%, remaining above the Reserve Bank’s upper tolerance level
of 6% for the fifth consecutive month. The highest inflation rate was recorded by Telangana at 9.45% ,
followed by Maharashtra at 8.52% and Andhra Pradesh at 8.49%.
15. Which Indian Company recently (in June’22) India’s first multiplex named ‘Xstream
multiplex’ in the metaverse on the Partynite Metaverse platform?
1) MTNL
2) BSNL
3) Bharti Airtel
4) Vodafone Idea
5) Reliance Jio
Answer- 3) Bharti Airtel
Explanation:
Bharti Airtel (Airtel), has launched Xstream multiplex, India’s first multiplex in the metaverse on the
Partynite Metaverse platform. The Xstream multiplex is an extension of Airtel’s Xstream Premium
offering.
i. Xstream is a 20-screen platform with access to content portfolios from leading (Over-The-Top) OTT
partners available on its application. ii.Xstream multiplex with multiple engagement layers allows the
users to interact on Partynite Metaverse.
ii. The idea of the multiplex was initiated by Essence, the integrated media agency of record of Airtel
and developed by Gamitronics, creator of Party Nite, a blockchain-powered digital parallel universe.
16. Which organisation recently (in June’22) signed an Agreement with Galore Networks to
Develop Indigenous 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Products and Solutions?
1) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
2) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
3) Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development
4) Centre for Development of Imaging Technology
5) Centre for Development of Telematics
Answer- 5) Centre for Development of Telematics
Explanation:
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the Research & Development (R & D) division of
the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, and Galore Networks
have signed an agreement to boost indigenous development of end-to-end 5G (fifth generation) Radio
Access Network (RAN) products and solutions.
i. The partnership will create 5G products for Indian and global tier-1 telecom operators, critical
networks, and private networks, highlighting the underlying potential of India’s immense
technological prowess.
17. According to V. Anantha Nageswaran, India's Chief Economic Adviser (CEA), India will
become a USD 5 trillion economy by ____________.
1) 2026-27
2) 2024-25

3) 2023-24
4) 2025-26
5) 2027-28
Answer- 1) 2026-27
Explanation:
Addressing an event organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India, Dr V.
Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser(CEA) of India, stated that India would become a USD 5
trillion economy by 2026-27 and a USD 10 trillion economy by 2033-2034.
i. At present India is a USD 3.3 trillion economy, assuming a 10% nominal GDP growth in dollar terms
will get USD 10 trillion by 2023-34 and another doubling with the same rate.
ii. India’s economy grew 8.7% in the fiscal year 2021-22 against a 6.6% contraction in the previous
year.
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS

1. Name the state government that recently (in May '22) signed an MoU with the India Post
Payments Bank (IPPB) to obtain Digital Life Certificates from pensioners at their doorstep.
1) Gujarat
2) West Bengal
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Kerala
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu (TN) government has signed an MoU with the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) to
obtain life certificates from pensioners through the Postal Department’s Door Step Services.
i. As per the MoU, the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) would provide Door Step Services at a cost of
Rs.70/- per Digital Life Certificate.
ii. The TN Government has issued orders for five modes of Annual Mustering from July to September
2022, including the IPPB’s Door Step Services for obtaining Digital Life Certificates through the Jeevan
Pramaan Portal, to relieve the old aged pensioners and family pensioners of the burden of coming in
person.
2. Which organisation recently (in June’22) signed an agreement with WiSig Networks & VVDN
Technologies to Develop 5G Open RAN (Radio Access Network)?
Answer- 5) Centre for Development of Telematics

Explanation:
An agreement was signed with Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), WiSig Networks
Private Limited, and VVDN Technologies Private Limited to collaborate in the area of Open RAN
(Radio Access Network) based Radio Network for 5G solution.
i. It is a step towards making India ‘Atmanirbhar’ in the field of Telecom. This collaboration will utilize
technical competencies of the Indian R&D (Research & Development) industry for indigenous design,
development, manufacturing and deployment of cost-effective 5G products and solutions.
3. Which state recently (in June’22) signed a Tripartite MoU with Tata Passenger Electric
Mobility Limited (TPEML) and Ford India Private Limited (FIPL) to acquire the Ford’s
passenger vehicle manufacturing plant at Sanand?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML), a Tata Motors Ltd subsidiary, and Ford India
Private Limited (FIPL) signed a Tripartite MoU with the Gujarat government for the potential
acquisition of Ford’s passenger vehicle manufacturing plant at Sanand.
i. The Ford India vehicle manufacturing site at Sanand is a state-of-the-art site with a capacity to
provide direct employment to 3,043 people and indirect employment to 20,000 more.
ii. Now TPEML would acquire the land and buildings, a car manufacturing facility, machinery, and
equipment, as well as all eligible personnel of FIPL Sanand’s vehicle manufacturing operations
4. Which state/UT recently (in June’22) signed an MoU with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to set up
the First-of-its-kind Indian Air Force Heritage Centre?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Maharashtra
3) Chandigarh
5) Assam
Answer- 3) Chandigarh
Explanation:
Indian Air Force (IAF) signed an MoU with Chandigarh administration for setting up of a First-of-its
kind Indian Air Force Heritage Centre in Union Territory of Chandigarh.
i. Simulators, decommissioned aircraft, aero engines, and other IAF artefacts will be housed in this
facility and Virtual reality and artificial intelligence will be used in the centre.
5. Which country recently (in June’22) signed a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with
India to Support Investigation and Prosecution of Crimes?
1) Canada
2) France
3) Poland

4) Germany
5) Spain
Answer- 3) Poland
Explanation:
India and Poland have signed a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty(MLAT) on Criminal Matters. The
treaty aims to enhance the effectiveness of both Poland and India in the investigation and Prosecution
of various crimes including crimes related to terrorism, through cooperation and mutual legal
assistance in criminal matters.
i. Poland becomes the 45th country to sign an MLAT on criminal matters with New Delhi.
ii. The Union Cabinet of India, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the treaty in
December 2021.
6. Name the department that recently (in June’22) renewed the MoU with the Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundation to support innovative approaches for new preventions, therapies, and
interventions for global health.
1) Department of Biotechnology
2) Department of Science and Technology
3) Department of of Health Research
4) Department of Pharmaceuticals
5) Department of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Answer- 1) Department of Biotechnology
Explanation:
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have renewed
the MoU for developing new preventions, therapies and interventions to solve health (human and
animal), food and nutritional inequities.
i. Under the renewed MoU, the partnership pledges USD 50 million investment to explore the
mechanisms to support innovators, focused on early-mid stage research and product development to
tackle health and developmental issue
ii. In 2012, DBT and Gates Foundation signed a MoU on cooperation in health and development for 5
years, which was then renewed for another 5 years till 17th July 2022.
7. Which institute recently (in June’22) signed an MoU with the National Highways
Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) for sharing knowledge in the field
of highway engineering?
1) IIT Kanpur
2) IIT Guwahati
3) IIT Kharagpur
4) IIT Indore
5) IIT-Roorkee
Answer- 5) IIT-Roorkee
Explanation:
The National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) signed an MoU
with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Roorkee, in Uttarakhand, for sharing knowledge on
innovative ideas and technologies in the field of highway engineering.

AIM: To establish the collaboration between the NHIDCL and IIT-Roorkee in order to take up various
activities of common interest such as sharing knowledge on innovative ideas and other infrastructure
works as per mutually agreed terms and conditions.
8.According to the MoUs signed during the visit of India’s Vice President to Gabon (recently in
June’22), which of the following statements are correct?
A)MoU for cooperation between India’s Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Services (SSIFS)
and Gabon’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and
B)An agreement for establishment of a Joint Commission between two Foreign Ministries.
C)MoU between India and Gabon on youth cooperation.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Both A & B
4) Only C
5) All A,B & C
Answer- 3) Both A & B
Explanation:
On May 30, 2022, India’s Vice President (VP) M Venkaiah Naidu paid his first high-level bilateral
official visit to Gabon.
• This was India’s first visit to all three countries at the level of Vice President.
Both sides signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) /Agreements:
i. MoU for cooperation between India’s Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Services (SSIFS) and
Gabon’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and
ii.An agreement for establishment of a Joint Commission between two Foreign Ministries.
• The Gabonese side requested that an Indian resident mission be established in Libreville,
Gabon’s capital.
9. Name the state government that recently (in June’22) signed an MoU with NLC India to set up
a 1 Giga Watt (GW) solar power project.
1) Maharashtra
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) West Bengal
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
Assam Government is set to sign an MoU with NLC India Ltd, the public sector navaratna company
to set up a first-of-its-kind joint venture company (JVC) for generating 1 Giga Watt (GW) solar power
with an investment of 5000 crore.
i. NLC India Limited would hold 51 percent stake in the solar joint venture.
ii. NLC India has collaborated with the Assam government for the sale of power from the Ghatampur
thermal power project, through a joint venture of NLC India and the Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut
Utpadan Nigam Ltd in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh and NLC India may also build a 1,000 MW solar power
plant in the state as a joint venture with the Assam Power Distribution Company, controlled by the
government of Assam.

iii. The Assam cabinet also has given approval for implementation of Revamped Distribution Sector
Scheme (RDSS) with Rs 8,727 crore as project cost and state share of Rs 263 crore.
10. Name the organisation that recently (in June’22) signed an MoU with the National Centre
for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) for Cooperation on Numerical Model-Based
Applications in Meteorology and Oceanology.
1) Indian Navy
2) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
3) Indian Army
Answer- 1) Indian Navy
Explanation:
The Indian Navy and the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) of the
Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES), signed an MoU for “Cooperation on Numerical Model-Based
Applications in Meteorology and Oceanology.”
i. Under this collaboration, the Indian Navy and NCMRWF will share expertise in the domains of
weather and ocean modelling, coupled modelling, data assimilation, ensemble forecasting, and
satellite data utilisation, with the intent of keeping both organisations up to date with rapid
development.
ii. The NCMRWF, with its highly skilled scientists and cutting-edge facilities, would render support to
two of the Indian Navy’s premier establishments in Kochi, Kerala:
• The Naval Operations Data Processing and Analysis Centre (NODPAC), and
• The Indian Naval Meteorological Analysis Centre (INMAC).
11. Which state government recently (in June’22) signed an MoU with the Byju’s to provide
quality education to students of government schools?
1) Kerala
2) Maharashtra
3) Telangana
4) Karnataka
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh government has entered into an MoU with educational tech company Byju’s to
impart quality education to students of government schools.
i. The MoU was signed by school education commissioner S Suresh Kumar on behalf of the state with
Susmit Sarkar, vice-president (public policy) of Byju’s, in the presence of chief minister YS Jagan
Mohan Reddy.
ii. Under this partnership, the quality content provided by Byju’s will make it easier for children to
understand in the visual medium, and also help in achieving better results for the students studying
between class 4-10 in government schools across the State.

12. Which state recently (in June’22) signed an MoU with Indian Institute of Management (IIM),
Bangalore to scale up at least 100-150 existing women-owned or women-led enterprises in the
state?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Kerala
3) Karnataka
4) Telangana
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Karnataka government signed 2 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will help economic
activities of women self-help groups and facilitate organic farmers to sell their produce directly to
consumers.
i. One MoU was with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore to scale up at least 100-
150 existing women-owned or women-led enterprises in the state.
ii. Another, signed with Subhiksha, a multi-state cooperative society that is into organic farming
would create a direct linkage with the consumers through the online marketing platform ‘Subhiksha
Farmers to Consumers’ app.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

1. In May 2022, the Central Advisory Board on Archaeology (CABA) was reconstituted by the
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) with the Union Minister of Culture as chairperson.
Who is the current (as of May’22) Union Minister of Culture?
1) Kishan Reddy
2) Bhupender Yadav
3) Giriraj Singh
4) Arjun Munda
5) Kiren Rijiju
Answer- 1) Kishan Reddy
Explanation:
Kishan Reddy is the current Minister of Culture.
i. The Central Advisory Board on Archaeology (CABA) was reconstituted by the Archaeological Survey
of India (ASI) with the Union Minister of Culture as chairperson and members including officials from
the Culture Ministry and ASI, Members of Parliament, nominees of State governments, representatives
from universities, scientists, and experts on the Indus Valley script. CABA was reconstituted by The
President for a three year term.
ii. The board comprises five persons nominated in their personal capacities by the Government of
India along with a Former Director-Generals of ASI.
2. Who was recently (in May’22) appointed as the additional charge of Lokpal chairperson?
1) Dinesh Jain
2) Pradip Kumar Mohanty
3) Archana Ramasundaram

4) Bharat Lal
5) Mahender Singh
Answer- 2) Pradip Kumar Mohanty
Explanation:
Ram Nath Kovind, President of India, has given justice Pradip Kumar (PK) Mohanty the additional
charge of Lokpal chairperson after Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose completed his term as Chairperson
of Lokpal on 27th May 2022. Pinaki Chandra Ghose was appointed the first Chief of Lokpal in
March 2019.
i. Justice Mohanty, former Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, has been serving as Member
(Judicial), Lokpal since March 2019.
ii. The Lokpal is headed by a chairperson and can have 8 members. At present, there are 6 members in
the Lokpal.
3. Who was recently (in May’22) appointed as a part-time member of the Pension Fund
Regulatory & Development Authority (PFRDA)?
1) Pankaj Sharma
2) RV Verma
3) Vandita Kaul
4) Madhavi Das
5) Rakesh Sharma
Answer- 1) Pankaj Sharma
Explanation:
The government of India (GoI) has appointed Pankaj Sharma, the joint Secretary in the Department
of Financial Services (DFS) as a part-time member of the Pension Fund Regulatory & Development
Authority (PFRDA). He succeeds erstwhile DFS Additional Secretary Vandita Kaul who was
repatriated to her parent cadre.
i. PFRDA consists of a Chairman, 3 whole-time members and 3 part-time members. At present only 2
part-time members posts are filled up, Anne George Matthew, Additional Secretary in the Finance
Ministry is the other part-time member.
ii. GoI has also appointed Suchindra Mishra, Additional Secretary in DFS as a member of the
International Financial Services Authority (IFSCA) board and Shashank Saxena, Senior Economic
Advisor in Department of Economic Affairs as a member of IFSCA.
4. Vandita Sharma was recently (in May '22) appointed as the 39th Chief Secretary (CS) of
which state?
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Karnataka
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Government of Karnataka has appointed Vandita Sharma as the 39th Chief Secretary (CS) of
Karnataka. She took over as the new CS from incumbent P Ravi Kumar on 31st May 2022. She will
hold the office till November 2023.

i. She is currently serving as the additional chief secretary-cum-development commissioner,

Government of Karnataka. Vandita Sharma is the 4th woman to be appointed as the CS of Karnataka
after Theresa Bhattacharya, Malati Das and K Ratna Prabha.
5. Who was recently (in May’22) appointed as the Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive
Officer(CEO) of the National Assets Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL)?
1) Natarajan Chandrasekaran
2) Karnam Sekar
3) Padmakumar M Nair
4) Malvika Sinha
5) Natarajan Sundar
Answer- 5) Natarajan Sundar
Explanation:
Natarajan Sundar has been nominated Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of
the National Assets Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL),the government-backed bad bank. He has
been appointed to replace the incumbent chief executive officer Mr. Padmakumar M Nair.
i. NARCL had appointed Karnam Sekar as independent director and non-executive chairman of the
board.He is a former MD and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank and Dena Bank.
ii. Malvika Sinha, retired executive director of RBI, also joined as independent director.
6. Name the Indian former Cricketer who is set to continue as Goodwill Ambassador of United
Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for a record 20th year.
1) Harbhajan Singh
2) Sachin Tendulkar
3) Kapil Dev
4) Sourav Ganguly
5) Rahul Dravid
Answer- 2) Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation:
Indian former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is set to continue as Goodwill Ambassador of United
Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) working towards the welfare of underprivileged children, for a
record 20th year.
i. He has been associated with UNICEF for over 2 decades and played a major role in furthering the
campaigns aimed at the betterment of underprivileged children.
ii. In 2003, UNICEF selected him to lead the initiative to create awareness and promote polio
prevention in India.
7. Who was recently (in June’22) appointed as the Director General (DG) of National
Informatics Centre (NIC)?
1) Rajesh Gera
2) Alkesh Kumar Sharma
3) N Vijayadtiya
4) Neeta Verma
5) Shefali Dash
Answer- 1) Rajesh Gera

Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of the Senior
Scientist Rajesh Gera as the Director General (DG), National Informatics Centre (NIC) under Ministry
of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). Senior scientist Rajesh Gera was a Deputy Director
General in the NIC earlier.
8. The Appointment Committee of Cabinet (ACC) recently (in June’22) extended the tenure of
Sports Authority of India(SAI)’s Director General (DG) Sandip Pradhan till ________.
1) 2026
2) 2024
3) 2027
4) 2025
5) 2023
Answer- 2) 2024
Explanation:
The Appointment Committee of Cabinet (ACC) extended the service tenure of Sports Authority of
India (SAI)’s Director General (DG) Sandip Pradhan to another two years till 30th September 2024.
i. He was to end his current tenure on July 6 but has been granted an extension till September 30,
2024.
ii. In 2019, Sandip Pradhan replaced Neelam Kappor as the Director General of Sport Authority of
India.
9. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Appointment of Managing
Directors & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in Union Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
and Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB) by the Banks Board Bureau (BBB) of India?
A) Manimekhalai became 1st Woman to be appointed as the MD & CEO of UBI by succeeding
Rajkiran Rai G.
B) Ajay Kumar Srivastava Selected as the MD & CEO of the IOB by replacing Partha Pratim
Sengupta.
C) Swaroop Kumar Saha appointed as the MD & CEO at the Punjab & Sind Bank by succeeding S
Krishnan.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Manimekhalai, executive director at Canara Bank, became 1st Woman to be appointed as the MD &
CEO of UBI by succeeding Rajkiran Rai G.
ii. Ajay Kumar Srivastava, Executive Director at IOB, has been recommended and Selected as the MD
& CEO of the IOB by replacing Partha Pratim Sengupta.
iii. Swaroop Kumar Saha has been recommended and subsequently appointed as the MD & CEO at the
Punjab & Sind Bank by succeeding S Krishnan who retired in May 2022.

10. In June 2022, General Major Bajram Begaj was elected as the new president of which
country?
1) Bulgaria
2) Austria
3) Albania
4) Croatia
5) Greece
Answer- 3) Albania
Explanation:
Albania’s parliament has elected a top military official, General Major Bajram Begaj as its new
president after no candidates were nominated in three rounds of voting. The outgoing President Ilir
Meta signed the decree on Begaj’s dismissal as Chief of General Staff of the AAF.
i. He is Albania’s 8th president and the 3rd from the military ranks.
ii. Bajram Begaj will take oath as the new president on 25th July 2022 to replace the current president
‘Ilir Meta’, who will remain in office until 22nd July 2022.
11. Who was recently (in June’22) appointed as brand ambassador of Garuda Aerospace?
1) Sachin Tendulkar
2) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
3) Dinesh Karthik
4) Rohit Sharma
5) Virat Kohli
Answer- 2) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Explanation:
Garuda Aerospace appointed former Indian cricket World Cup (2011)-winning captain Mahendra
Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni) as its brand ambassador. He will also be one of their minority shareholders
of Garuda Aerospace,a Chennai-based aviation and aerospace component manufacturing firm.
According to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), a report by BIS Research the global drone market
is currently dominated by the US, China and Israel and its estimation reaches to $28.47 billion in FY
22, with India accounting for about 4.25% of the share.
12. Who was recently (in June’22) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of State Bank of
India (SBI) for 2 years?
1) Alok Kumar Choudhary
2) Rajkiran Rai G
3) Partha Pratim Sengupta
4) S Krishnan
5) Ajay Kumar Srivastava
Answer- 1) Alok Kumar Choudhary
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of Department of
Financial Services for appointment of State Bank of India’s (SBIs) Deputy Managing Director (DMD)
Alok Kumar Choudhary as Managing Director (MD) for a period of 2 years, effective from 30th June
2022. He will be handling the Retail Business & Operations of the lender in SBI.

i. He replaces former MD Ashwini Bhatia who took charge as a whole-time member of the Securities
and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
ii. With the appointment of Alok Kumar Choudhary , SBI will have 4 MD’s headed by the Chairman.
• The three other MDs – CS Setty (MD in charge of retail banking),
• Swaminathan Janakiraman (MD in charge of Stressed Assets, Risk and Compliance) and
• Ashwini Kumar Tiwari (MD in charge of international banking).
• Chairman – Dinesh Kumar Khara.
13. In June 2022, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) restructured its 25-
member Advisory Committee on Mutual Funds under the chairmanship of whom?
1) B.P. Kanungo
2) Rajeshwar Rao
3) Shyamala Gopinath
4) Usha Thorat
5) Anand Sinha
Answer- 4) Usha Thorat
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has restructured its Advisory Committee on
Mutual Funds which advises the SEBI on issues related to the regulation of mutual funds for ensuring
investor Protection.
i. The 25-member advisory committee will be chaired by Usha Thorat, former Deputy Governor of
the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
ii. The committee will advise SEBI on issues related to the development of the mutual fund industry.
14. Who was recently (in June’22) appointed as the ambassador of 'India-UK Together Season
of Culture'?
1) AR Rahman
2) Ayushmann Khurrana
3) Akshay Kumar
4) Priyanka Chopra
5) Amitabh Bachchan
Answer- 1) AR Rahman
Explanation:
‘India-United Kingdom (UK) Together Season of Culture’ appoints Music Maestro AR Rahman as
its ambassador which was officially launched by Britain’s Deputy High Commissioner to India Jan
Thomson and Director (India) of the British Council Barbara Wickham.
i. The launch marks the 75th anniversary of India’s independence. AR Rahman was a key consultant to
the Season of Culture.
ii. The ‘Season of Culture’ intends to build on the British Council’s work in India and strengthen
partnerships between India and the UK in the arts, English, and education.
15. Recently in June’ 22 who was appointed as Director of IMF’s Asia and Pacific Department?
1) Sandip Pradhan
2) Alok Kumar Choudhary
3) Natarajan Sundar

4) Rajesh Gera
5) Krishna Srinivasan
Answer- 5) Krishna Srinivasan
Explanation:
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director (MD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has
appointed Indian national Krishna Srinivasan, as the director of the IMF’s Asia and Pacific Department
(APD) from 22nd June 2022. He is currently serving as the Deputy Director in APD and oversees the
APD’s surveillance work on large and systemically important countries like China and Korea, and
smaller states in the Pacific like Fiji and Vanuatu.
· He will succeed Changyong Rhee who relinquished his role as APD Director immediately, following
his nomination as a candidate for Governor of the Central Bank of Korea.
16. Recently in June’22, Name the Permanent Representative of Bangladesh who has been
appointed as Under Secretary General of UN and also a High Representative for the Least
Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States
(UN-OHRLLS)?
1) Humayun Kabir
2) Muhammad Yunus
3) Shah Imran Ahmed
4) Rabab Fatima
5) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Answer- 4) Rabab Fatima
Explanation:
United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres appointed Ambassador Rabab Fatima,
Permanent Representative of Bangladesh as the Under Secretary General or Assistant Secretary
General of the UN and also appointed as High Representative for the Least Developed Countries,
Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS).
• She succeeds Courtenay Rattray of Jamaica who was appointed as the Chef de Cabinet.
• She is the current Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United
Nations in New York.
• Ambassador Rabab Fatima is the 1st woman diplomat from Bangladesh to be appointed to this
post and also the highest ranking official of Bangladesh under the UN system.
17. Recently in June’22, who has been appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio
Guterres as his Envoy on Technology.?
1) Roderico H Ofrin
2) T. S. Tirumurti
3) Amandeep Singh Gill
4) Vishal V. Sharma
5) Apurva Chandra
Answer- 3) Amandeep Singh Gill
Explanation:
Senior Indian diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill has been appointed by United Nations Secretary-General
Antonio Guterres as his Envoy on Technology.

• The UN describes him as a ‘thought leader on digital technology’ who has a solid understanding
of how to leverage the digital transformation responsibly and inclusively for progress on the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Previously, Amandeep Singh Gill was India’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the
Conference on Disarmament in Geneva from 2016-to 2018.
18. Who was recently (in June’22) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of RBL Bank for a period of 3 years?
1) Ishan Raina
2) Vijay Mahajan
3) Rajeev Ahuja
4) Veena Mankar
5) R Subramaniakumar
Answer- 5) R Subramaniakumar
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of R Subramaniakumar as Managing
Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RBL Bank for a period of 3 years with effect from
the date of his taking charge, under Section 35B of the Banking Regulation Act 1949.
i. He succeeds Rajeev Ahuja, who was an Interim MD and CEO.
About RBL Bank:
RBL Bank, formerly known as Ratnakar Bank,
Founded In – 1943
Tagline –Apno Ka Bank
19. In June 2022, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) nominated 4 part-time
non-official Directors on the central board of RBI for a tenure of 4 years.
Which of the personalities are Not in the list of 4 non-official Directors of RBI?
1) M. Rajeshwar Rao
2) Ravindra H. Dholakia
3) Venu Srinivasan
4) Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel
5) Anand Gopal Mahindra
Answer- 1) M. Rajeshwar Rao
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has nominated 4 part-time non-official Directors
on the central board of RBI for a tenure of 4 years effective from 14th June 2022 or until further
orders Including
• Anand Gopal Mahindra
• Venu Srinivasan
• Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel
• Dr. Ravindra H. Dholakia
The above four are appointed by the Government of India in keeping with the Reserve Bank of India
Act.

20. Who was recently (in June’22) appointed as the new Director-General (DG) of the Sashastra
Seema Bal (SSB)?
1) Kumar Rajesh Chandra
2) S L Thaosen
3) Surjeet Singh Deswal
4) Gopal Sharma
5) Arun Chaudhary
Answer- 2) S L Thaosen
Explanation:
Sujoy Lal Thaosen (S L Thaosen), Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, has been appointed as the new
Director-General (DG) of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). Thaosen has been serving as the Special
Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF).
i. The post of SSB chief has been lying vacant after incumbent DG Kumar Rajesh Chandra retired on
31st December 2021.
ii. IPS officer, Zulfiquar Hasan also appointed as the new Director-General of the Bureau of Civil
Aviation Security (BCAS) for a tenure up to his superannuation on 31st october 2024. Zulfiquar Hasan
has been serving as the Special Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Delhi.
21. In June 2022, Hamza Abdi Barre was appointed as the Prime minister of which country?
1) Nigeria
2) Kenya
3) Somalia
4) Uganda
5) Ethiopia
Answer- 3) Somalia
Explanation:
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud appointed a former chairman of the Jubbaland state
election commission, Hamza Abdi Barre as the prime minister (PM).
i. Hamza Abdi Barre from the semi-autonomous state of Jubaland replaces Mohamed Hussein Roble
and he served as the chairperson of the Jubaland Independent Boundaries and Electoral Commission
in 2019-20 and is the 1st prime minister to emerge from Somalia’s Ogaden clan.
About Somalia:
Capital – Mogadishu
Currency – Somali Shilling
22. Who was recently (in June’22) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of the Equitas Small Finance Bank (ESFB) for a period of one year w.e.f 23rd July
2022?
1) Narasimhan Srinivasan
2) Vinod Kumar Sharma
3) Ramesh Rangan
4) Vasudevan Pathangi Narasimhan
5) Arun Ramanathan
Answer- 4) Vasudevan Pathangi Narasimhan

Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the proposal to reappoint Vasudevan Pathangi
Narasimhan (Vasudevan P N) as the Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the
Equitas Small Finance Bank (ESFB), for a period of one year with effect from July 23, 2022.
i. Vasudevan P N, the founder and CEO of ESFB, had urged the lender to choose his successor in May
2022 because of his plan to step down. ESFB is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of
Rs. 4,833 crore.
About Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited (ESFB):
It is the first Private Sector Bank from Tamil Nadu to commence operations post Indian
Independence.
Commencement of Operation – September 5, 2016
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Tagline – “It’s Fun Banking”
23. Who recently (in June’22) became the 1st leftist President of Colombia?
1) Gustavo Petro
2) Sergio Fajardo
3) Rodolfo Hernandez
4) Marelen Castillo
5) Enrique Gomez
Answer- 1) Gustavo Petro
Explanation:
Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego (Gustavo Petro), a former Mayor of capital Bogota and a longtime
senator, who has transformed the social and economic system, becomes 1st leftist President of
Colombia, who will take office in August 2022. Francia Marquez, will be the country’s first Afro-
Colombian woman Vice-President.
i. He will succeed Iván Duque Márquez who has been serving as the President of Colombia since 2018
and Gustavo Petro won the Presidential Election against his rival Rodolfo Hernandez.
About Colombia:
Capital – Bogota
Currency – Colombian Peso
24. Who was recently (in June’22) given an additional charge as Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of
Prasar Bharati?
1) Supriya Sahu
2) Satendra Kumar Arya
3) Mayank Kumar Agrawal
4) Vivek Vaibhav
5) Shashi Shekhar Vempati
Answer- 3) Mayank Kumar Agrawal
Explanation:
Mayank Kumar Agrawal, Director General (DG) of Doordarshan(DD) and Doordarshan News has
been given additional charge as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Prasar Bharati till further orders or
regular appointment to the post.

i. Mayank Kumar Agrawal, a 1989-batch Indian Information Service official, was given the additional
charges following the approval from Anurag Thakur, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting.
This decision was made after the 5-year tenure of Shashi Shekhar Vempati as CEO of Prasar Bharati
concluded on 8th June 2022.
25. In June 2022, the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind was appointed new Chief Justices for
six High Courts in exercise of the power conferred under _________ of the Constitution of India.
1) Article 123 (1)
2) Article 268
3) Article 217 (1)
4) Article 221
5) Article 224
Answer- 3) Article 217 (1)
Explanation:
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, has appointed new Chief Justices for six High Courts:
Uttarakhand, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gauhati, and Telangana in exercise of the power
conferred under clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, after consultation with the
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana (N V Ramana).
• Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court Satish Chandra Sharma has been transferred to the
Delhi High Court in the same capacity as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
• Justice Vipin Sanghi, Judge, Delhi High Court, was appointed as the Chief Justice of the
Uttarakhand High Court.
• Justice Amjad A. Sayed, Judge, Bombay High Court, was made Chief Justice of the Himachal
Pradesh High Court.
• Justice Sambhaji Shivaji Shinde (S S Shinde), Judge, Bombay High Court, was appointed as the
Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
• Justice Rashmin Manharbhai Chhaya, Judge, Gujarat High Court, was elevated as the Chief
Justice of the Gauhati High Court.
• Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, who is currently a judge in Telangana High Court, was elevated as Chief
Justice of Telangana High Court. His parent high court is Gauhati.
Note- The Gauhati High Court in Assam is the High Court of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram & Arunachal
Pradesh
26. Who was recently (in June’22) appointed as India’s Permanent Representative to the
United Nations (UN) in New York?
1) T. S. Tirumurti
2) Nirupam Sen
3) Syed Akbaruddin
4) Ruchira Kamboj
5) Asoke Kumar Mukerji
Answer- 4) Ruchira Kamboj
Explanation:
Senior Diplomat Ruchira Kamboj, currently Indian ambassador to Bhutan, has been appointed as the
next Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations (UN) at New York. She will succeed
TS Tirumurti as the Indian ambassador to the United Nation.

• Ruchira Kamboj is the first female Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bhutan.
About United Nations (UN):
Secretary General – Antonio Guterres
Headquarters – New york, United states (US)
Member states – 193
27. Who was recently (in June’22) appointed as a member of the Advisory Committee of Srei
Infrastructure Finance Limited (SIFL) and Srei Equipment Finance Limited (SEFL)?
1) Ashish Chauhan
2) R Subramaniakumar
3) G. Mahalingam
4) Manoj Kumar
5) Venkat Nageswar Chalasani
Answer- 5) Venkat Nageswar Chalasani
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointed Venkat Nageswar Chalasani, former Deputy Managing
Director of SBI, as a member of the Advisory Committee of Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited
(SIFL) and Srei Equipment Finance Limited (SEFL) with effect from 22nd June 2022. He succeeds R
Subramaniakumar, ,Former MD & CEO, Indian Overseas Bank.
i. The three member Advisory Committee shall advise the Administrator in the operations of the SIFL
and SEFL during the corporate insolvency resolution process.
ii. The other 2 members of the committee are, T T Srinivasaraghavan (former Managing Director,
Sundaram Finance Limited) and Farokh N Subedar (former Chief Operating Officer and Company
Secretary, Tata Sons Limited).
28. In June 2022, ‘Parameswaran Iyer’ was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of
which of the following organisation?
1) Small Industries Development Bank of India
2) NITI Aayog
3) National Securities Depository Limited
Answer- 2) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet(ACC) has approved the appointment of Parameswaran
Iyer as the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)
for a period of 2 years or until further orders.
i. He takes over as the new CEO of NITI Aayog succeeding Amitabh Kant who is set to complete his 6-
year stint as CEO of NITI Aayog by the end of June 2022.
About NITI Aayog:
NITI Aayog was formed via a resolution of the Union Cabinet on 1 January 2015.
Chairman– Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India)
Vice Chairman– Suman Bery
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi

29. Who was recently (in June’22) appointed as the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of India Debt
Resolution Company Limited (IDRCL) for a period of 3 years?
1) Sanjay Jain
2) Avinash Kulkarni
3) Pradip Shah
4) Diwakar Gupta
5) Raj Subramaniam
Answer- 2) Avinash Kulkarni
Explanation:
Avinash Kulkarni, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of India Resurgence ARC (Asset Reconstruction
Company) Private Limited (IRARC), has been appointed as the CEO of India Debt Resolution Company
Limited (IDRCL) for a period of 3 years.
i. He is set to take over as the new CEO of IDRCL from the current CEO Manish Makharia in July 2022.
The appointment has been approved by the board of IDRCL.
ii. Avinash Kulkarni’s appointment to IDRCL follows the appointment of SBI veteran Natarajan Sundar
as the CEO of NARCL in April 2022. He took over as the CEO in May 2022.
30. In June 2022, Mohammed Hasan Jalood became the New President of the International
Weightlifting Federation (IWF).
Mohammed Hasan Jalood belongs to which country?
1) United states of America
2) Iran
3) Thailand
4) Iraq
5) Hungary
Answer- 4) Iraq
Explanation:
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has elected Mohammed Hasan Jalood from Iraq as
its new president at the 2022 IWF Special and Electoral Congress in Tirana, Albania. He is also the
first Asian who became president of the International Weightlifting Federation.He succeeds out-going
Interim President Dr. Michael Irani.
i. Ursula Garza Papandrea from America became the first female vice president of the IWF.
International Weightlifting Federation(IWF):-
Founded in – 1905
Headquarters – Lausanne, Switzerland
31. Who was recently (in June’22) appointed as a new Chairman of the Central Board of Direct
Taxes (CBDT)?
1) Sangeeta Singh
2) Y.K. Singh
3) Nitin Gupta
4) Anuja Sarangi
5) Pragya Sahay Saksena
Answer- 3) Nitin Gupta

Explanation:
A Committee of Secretaries has selected Nitin Gupta as a new Chairman of the Central Board of
Direct Taxes (CBDT), an apex body of the Income Tax department. His appointment was approved by
the Appointment Committee of Cabinet (ACC).
i. He will replace Sangeeta Singh who is an incumbent chairman of CBDT after JB Mohapatra, a full
time chairman retired as the head of the direct taxes administration body on 30th April 2022.
ii. Nitin Gupta is currently a Member of CBDT handling the charge of Investigation.He is the 1st CBDT
Member after 3 years who is appointed for the independent charge of Investigation.
32. Name the personality who was recently (in June’22) appointed as Director of Intelligence
Bureau (IB).
1) Atish Mathur
2) Dinkar Gupta
3) Arvind Kumar
4) Samant Goel
5) Tapan Deka
Answer- 5) Tapan Deka
Explanation:
Tapan Deka has been appointed the new Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB), central intelligence
agency. He will replace incumbent Arvind Kumar from 30th June 2022 till June 2024, for a period of
two years. He also handled operations during the 2015-16 Pathankot air base attack and the 2019
Pulwama attack.
i. Samant Kumar Goel is current chief of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), has been given an
extension of one year in his tenure which comes to an end on 30th June 2022.
ii. Former Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta has been appointed as the new chief
of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Special Director in the IB Swagat Das as Special
Secretary in the Home Ministry.
33. Who was recently (in June’22) president of the India International Centre (IIC) by
succeeding N N Vohra?
1) Shyam Saran
2) Ashis Nandy
3) Shailesh Nayak
4) Gopalkrishna Gandhi
5) Ashok Vajpeyi
Answer- 1) Shyam Saran
Explanation:
Former foreign secretary Shyam Saran has been elected as the new president of the India
International Centre (IIC).He succeeds N N Vohra and will take charge . The President of the IIC is
elected once every 5 years.
i. Shyam Saran has also served as Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Nuclear Affairs and Climate
Change.

34. Name the personality who was recently (in June’22) appointed as the Director-General of
the New Development Bank (NDB)’s India Regional Office in GIFT City.
1) Devashish Panda
2) D J Pandian
3) T. Venkatesh
4) Rajendra Pratap Pandey
5) Sanjay Kothari
Answer- 2) D J Pandian
Explanation:
New Development Bank (NDB), headquartered in Shanghai, China, has appointed Dr D J Pandian as
the Director-General of its India Regional Office(IRO) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT
City), Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
i. Pandian has previously served as the Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of the Asia
Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) based in Beijing, China. He has also served as the Chief
Secretary of Gujarat.
ii. In May 2022, the NDB (formerly referred to as the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South
Africa) Development Bank) announced its plan to open its regional office in India at GIFT City.
35. Who was recently (in June’22) became the Chairman of the board of directors of Reliance
Jio Infocomm Ltd?
1) Akash M. Ambani
2) Anant M. Ambani
3) Tina Ambani
4) Isha M. Ambani
5) Jai Anshul Ambani
Answer- 1) Akash M. Ambani
Explanation:
The Reliance Industries (RIL) Chairperson & Managing Director(MD), Mukesh Ambani resigned from
the Board of Directors (BoD) of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, the digital and telecom arm of RIL. Akash
M. Ambani, Non-executive Director of Reliance Jio Infocomm and son of Mukesh Ambani became the
Chairman of the board of directors of Reliance Jio.
i. Mukesh Ambani will continue to be the Chairman of Jio Platforms Ltd, the flagship company that
owns all Jio digital services brands including Reliance Jio Infocomm.
ii. The Reliance Jio BoDs approved the appointment of Pankaj Mohan Pawar as Managing Director
(MD) of the company for a period of 5 years commencing from June 27 2022.
36. Who recently (in June’22) took oath as the Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court?
1) Rashmin Manharbhai Chhaya
2) Satish Chandra Sharma
3) Mohammad Rafiq
4) Ujjal Bhuyan
5) Vipin Sanghi
Answer- 4) Ujjal Bhuyan

Explanation:
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Telangana High Court in a ceremony held
at Raj Bhavan. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan administered the oath of office to Justice Bhuyan.
i. On June 19 2022, the Union government appointed Justice Ujjal Bhuyan as the new Chief Justice. He
succeeded Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, who was transferred to the Delhi High Court.
ii. Previously, Justice Bhuyan took oath as judge of Telangana High Court in October, 2021.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

1. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the 75th annual Cannes film
Festival 2022?
1) An Indian Filmmaker from Delhi, Shaunak Sen’s ‘All That Breathes’ won the prestigious – 2022
L’Oeil d’Or (Golden Eye) for the best documentary at the 75th Cannes Film Festival.
2) A Swedish comedy movie ‘Triangle of Sadness’ directed by Ruben Östlund won the Palme d’Or
award 2022.
3) The Movie Close won The Grand Prix (Ex Aequo) and The Eight Mountains movie won the Jury
Prize (Ex Aequo) award.
4) India has been named the first ‘Country of Honour’ at the Marche du Film or Cannes Market which
was also organized alongside the Cannes Festival.
5) Indian Actress Priyanka Chopra served as the jury member of 75th Cannes film Festival.
Answer- 5) Indian Actress Priyanka Chopra served as the jury member of 75th Cannes film
Festival.
Explanation:
The 75th annual Cannes Film Festival was held at Cannes, France. Its official poster was designed as
homage to American Film, The Truman Show (1998).
• An Indian Filmmaker from Delhi, Shaunak Sen’s ‘All That Breathes’ won the prestigious – 2022
L’Oeil d’Or (Golden Eye) for the best documentary at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. This film
had earlier won the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.
• A Swedish comedy movie ‘Triangle of Sadness’ directed by Ruben Östlund won the Palme d’Or
award 2022. The movie also won the Prix C.S.T. de l’Artiste-Technicien, 2022 award.
• The Movie Close won The Grand Prix (Ex Aequo) and The Eight Mountains movie won the Jury
Prize (Ex Aequo) award.
• India has been named the first ‘Country of Honour’ at Marche du Film or Cannes Market which
was also organized alongside Cannes Festival.
• Indian Actress Deepika Padukone served as the jury member of 75th Cannes film Festival.
2. As per the Fortune 500’s list of the World’s top 10 highest paid Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
in 2021, who is the Highest-Paid CEOs in 2021?
1) Leonard Schleifer
2) Tim Cook
3) Jensen Huang
4) Reed Hastings
5) Elon Musk
Answer- 5) Elon Musk

Explanation:
Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tesla and SpaceX has topped the Fortune 500’s list of
the World’s top 10 highest paid CEOs in 2021.
i. According to the Fortune 500 list, Elon Musk has also topped the list of the world’s most highly
compensated CEOs in 2021 with compensation worth around USD 23.5 billion followed by Tim Cook,
CEO of Apple(USD 770.5 million) ranked 2nd and Jensen Huang, co-founder of NVIDIA(USD 561
million) ranked 3rd.
ii. Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, who received a salary of USD 309.4 million in 2021, has secured
the 7th rank on the list. He is the only Indian origin person to feature on the list.
3. Who recently (in June’22) received the Companion of Honour(CH) for services to literature
in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2022?
1) Farrukh Dhondy
2) Rudyard Kipling
3) Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie
4) Neel Mukherjee
5) George Orwell
Answer- 3) Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie
Explanation:
Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie (74 years old), an Indian-born British novelist and the author of the
1981 Booker Prize-winning novel “Midnight’s Children”, leads the list Queen’s Birthday Honours list
2022, featuring more than 40 professionals and community champions of Indian origin.
i. In the list released on 1st June 2022, Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie is named the Companion of
Honour(CH) for services to literature. Ahmed Salman Rushdie, born in Bombay (now Mumbai,
Maharashtra), India, is a storied author of nonfiction, an essayist, and a noted humanist.
ii. The Queen’s Birthday Honours mark the extraordinary contributions and service of people across
the United Kingdom (UK).
4. As per the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia 2022, ________ in Himachal Pradesh has
been highly commended under the “Outstanding Support for Students” category, while Taylor’s
University in _______ was declared a winner under the same category.
1) Bharati Vidyapeeth University; Singapore
2) Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences; Malaysia
3) Savitribai Phule Pune University; Thailand
4) Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences; Singapore
5) Savitribai Phule Pune University; Malaysia
Answer- 2) Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences; Malaysia
Explanation:
Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences in Solan, Himachal Pradesh has
been highly commended under the “Outstanding Support for Students” category of the Times
Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia 2022.
i. 3 Indian institutes were recognised in THE Awards Asia 2022. Taylor’s University, Malaysia was
declared a winner under the Outstanding Support for Students category.
ii. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra has won the ‘THE Awards Asia 2022’ under
the “THE Data Points Research Improvement Award” category.

iii. Amity University-Online, India’s first university recognized by University Grants Commission(UGC)
to offer Online Degree, Diploma & Certification programs has won the award under the “Student
Recruitment Campaign of the Year” category.
5. As per Forbes, _______ became the 1st Active National Basketball Association (NBA) Player to
Become Billionaire with a net worth of USD 1 billion.
1) Chris Paul
2) Michael Jordan
3) Kevin Durant
4) LeBron James
5) Stephen Curry
Answer- 4) LeBron James
Explanation:
According to the Forbes estimation, LeBron Raymone James Sr., an American professional
basketball player representing the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA),
has officially become a billionaire with a net worth of USD 1 billion.
i. LeBron James nicknamed as “King James” has become the 1st ever active NBA player to become a
billionaire.
ii. Michael Jordan became the first NBA player to become a billionaire in 2014, almost 11 years after
he retired as a player.
6. As per the Bloomberg Billionaire Index (as of 3rd June, 2022), who became the richest man
in India as well as in Asia with a net worth of USD 99.7 billion?
1) Mukesh Ambani
2) Azim Premji
3) Gautam Adani
4) Lakshmi Mittal
5) Shiv Nadar
Answer- 1) Mukesh Ambani
Explanation:
According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index (as of 3rd June 2022), a daily ranking of the world’s
richest people, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of Reliance Industries
Limited (RIL) became the richest man in India as well as in Asia with a net worth of USD 99.7
billion, surpassing Gautam Adani, chairman and founder of the Adani Group whose net worth was at
USD 98.7 billion.
i. Mukesh Ambani was ranked as the 8th richest man in the world whereas Gautam Adani was ranked
9th on the list.
ii. Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tesla and SpaceX, remained the World’s richest man
with a net worth of USD 227 Billion followed by Jeff Bezos(US) and Bernard Arnault (France).
7. According to Forbes“The Real-Time Billionaires List” (as of 3rd June 2022), ______ became the
World’s Richest Person with a net worth of USD 233.7 billion.
1) Leonard Schleifer
2) Elon Musk
3) Jensen Huang

4) Reed Hastings
5) Tim Cook
Answer- 2) Elon Musk
Explanation:
According to Forbes’ “The Real-Time Billionaires List” (as of 3rd June 2022), Elon Musk retains his
position as the World’s Richest Person with a net worth of USD 233.7 billion.
Rank Name (Country) Net Worth (USD)
1 Elon Musk (United States-US) 233.7 billion
2 Bernard Arnault (France) 157 billion
3 Jeff Bezos (US) 151.2 billion

Indians on the list:
Mukesh Ambani has ranked 6th on the list with a total net worth of USD 104.7 Billion while Gautam
Adani has ranked 9th with a total net worth of USD 99.9 billion. Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani
are the only Indians featured on the Forbes real-time billionaire list.
8. Name the personality who recently (in June’22) received Sangita Kalanidhi Awards 2022
along with GJR Krishnan.
1) A.V. Anand
2) Zakir Hussain
3) GJR Vijayalakshmi
4) GJR Rajalakshmi Jayaraman
5) Jayaraman
Answer- 3) GJR Vijayalakshmi
Explanation:
The Music Academy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, announced the winners of the Sangita Kalanidhi Awards for
2020, 2021 and 2022. Neyveli R. Santhanagopalan, noted vocalist was selected for the Sangita
Kalanidhi Awards 2020, Mridhangam Maestro Tiruvarur Bhaktavatsalam for 2021, and violinists
Lalgudi GJR Krishnan and GJR Vijayalakshmi has been named the winners of 2022.
i. Sangita Kalanidhi, established in 1942, is considered the highest accolade in the field of Carnatic
music.
ii. The award comprises a gold medal and a birudu patra (citation). Since 2005 the winner of this
award has also received the MS Subbulakshmi Award instituted by The Hindu.
iii. Musicologist award 2022, instituted as Vaggeyakara award in 1999, was awarded to V.
Premalatha.
9.The 2nd Edition of Awards for Excellence in DSDP Organised in New Delhi (recently in
June’22): 30 Districts Awarded for Exemplary Planning.
Among the participated districts which district ranked First?
1) Satara in Maharashtra
2) Ahmedabad in Gujarat
3) Rajkot in Gujarat
4) Raigarh in Chhattisgarh

5) Cachar in Assam
Answer- 3) Rajkot in Gujarat
Explanation:
The award ceremony of the “2nd edition of Awards for Excellence in District Skill Development
Planning’ (DSDP)” was organised at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, Delhi.
i.Among the participated districts, Rajkot in Gujarat has topped the ranking (rank 1) followed by
Cachar in Assam (Rank 2) and Satara in Maharashtra (Rank 3).
30 districts were selected, and awards were given under the following 3 categories:
· Category I: Awards for Excellence in DSDP – 8 Winner
· Category II: Certificate for Excellence in DSDP – 13 Winners
· Category III: Letter of Appreciation for DSDP – 9 Winners
ii.The awards for Excellence in District Skill Development Planning’ (DSDP) were instituted under the
Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) Scheme by the
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) in June 2018.
10. Name the personality who recently (in June ’22) won the 2022 Scripps National Spelling
Bee competition held in Maryland, USA.
1) Harini Logan
2) Gokul Venkatachalam
3) Balu Natarajan
4) Vikram Raju
5) Ananya Vinay
Answer- 1) Harini Logan
Explanation:
Harini Logan, an Indian origin person from San Antonio, Texas, United States of America(USA) won
the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee competition held in Gaylord National Hotel and Convention
Center in National Harbor, Maryland, USA. She has received a USD 50,000 cash prize, a
commemorative medal and the Scripps Cup.
i. This marks the 94th edition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 2022 Scripps National
Spelling Bee was hosted by LeVar Burton.
ii. She competed against Vikram Raju of Indian origin in the first ever 90 seconds spell-off and spelt 21
words correctly (6 more than Vikram Raju) and won the 2022 championship.
Note- Balu Natarajan was the first person of Indian origin to win the spelling bee competition in 1985.
11. In June 2022, World Health Organization (WHO) awarded the Resource Centre for Tobacco
Control (e-RCTC) by Recognising its efforts in advancing tobacco control.
e-RCTC belongs to which Institute?
1) Christian Medical College Vellore
2) Banaras Hindu University Varanasi
3) AIIMS Delhi
4) PGIMER Chandigarh
5) Jipmer Puducherry
Answer- 4) PGIMER Chandigarh

Explanation:
Recognising its efforts in advancing tobacco control, the World Health Organization (WHO) has
awarded the Resource Centre for Tobacco Control (e-RCTC) of the Department of Community
Medicine and School of Public Health at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
(PGIMER) in Chandigarh with the Regional Director Special Recognition Award.
i. The Resource Centre for Tobacco Control provides information related to tobacco control in India,
including circulars and orders, policies and legislations, multidisciplinary publications.
ii. The e-RCTC, a joint initiative of the PGIMER and the UNION-SEA, was set up in 2018 by 25
organisations working over tobacco control in India with an aim to showcase tobacco control
initiatives.
12. As per the Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 Special Report(SR) released in June 2022,
_______ has become India’s most valuable company with a value of Rs 18.9 lakh crore followed by
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
1) ICICI Bank
2) Adani Green Energy
3) HDFC Bank
4) Reliance Industries Limited
5) Infosys
Answer- 4) Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation:
According to the Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 Special Report(SR), Reliance Industries
Limited (RIL) has become India’s most valuable company with a value of Rs 18.9 lakh crore followed
by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) with Rs 12.9 lakh crore and HDFC Bank with Rs 7.7 lakh crore. The
report states that the value of the top 500 companies in India has increased by 2% to Rs 232 lakh
crore from Rs 221 lakh crore as on 30th October 2021.
i. National Stock Exchange of India(NSE) is the most valuable unlisted company in India growing by
35.6% to Rs 2,28,100 crore.
ii. Tata Group is tops in the Top 5 Industrial Groups with the total value of 22,02,823 crore..
13. According to the Kantar Brandz 2022 Most Valuable Global Brands report, which of the
following Indian companies are ‘Not’ in the top 100 global biggest brands?
1) Tata Consultancy Service
2) HDFC Bank
3) Infosys
4) Life Insurance Corporation
5) Adani Group
Answer- 5) Adani Group
Explanation:
As per Kantar Brandz, 2022 ‘Most Valuable Global Brands report’, 4 Indian companies namely, Tata
Consultancy Service (TCS)- 46th Rank , HDFC Bank (61st Rank), Infosys (64th rank) and Life
Insurance Corporation (LIC) -92nd rank were featured among the top 100 global biggest brands.
i. Apple retains its 1st position to become the first trillion-dollar brand with a brand value of USD
947.1 billion followed by Google, Amazon and Microsoft.

ii. French luxury brand,Cartier became the fastest-rising brand across all categories, growing its value
by 88% to $10bn.
14. Who recently (in June’22) became the first officer from the Indian Railways to complete the
gruelling ‘Ironman’ Triathlon in Hamburg, Germany?
1) Ajeet Kumar Srivastava
2) Shreyas G. Hosur
3) Prem Chand
4) Bhaskar R. Choudhary
5) Deepak Peter
Answer- 2) Shreyas G. Hosur
Explanation:
Shreyas G. Hosur became the first officer from the Indian Railways to complete the gruelling
‘Ironman’ Triathlon, considered to be the toughest single-day sports event in the world. This event
includes 3.8 km of swimming, 180 km of cycling and 42.2 km of running.
i. Shreyas G. Hosur also became first officer from the non-uniformed Civil Services to complete the
event. He completed the event in 13 hours and 26 minutes in Hamburg, Germany.
ii. Shreyas G. Hosur, is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer of the 2012 Batch and he is
currently serving as Dy. FA&CAO in Construction/SWR.
15. Name the personality who recently (in June’22) became the first Indian to be recognised as
the Global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Pioneer for water stewardship by the United
Nations Global Compact (UNGC).
1) Rajesh Sawhney
2) Kunal Shah
3) Nithin Kamath
4) Sanjay Shah
5) Ramkrishna Mukkavilli
Answer- 5) Ramkrishna Mukkavilli
Explanation:
Ramkrishna Mukkavilli has become the first Indian to be recognised as the Global Sustainable
Development Goal (SDG) Pioneer for water stewardship by the United Nations Global Compact
(UNGC). It is for the first time that an Indian has been recognised for the position.
i. The UNGC has also named 10 new SDG Pioneers, who are corporate leaders who are excelling in
advancing the SDGs by implementing the UN Global Compact Ten Principles on human rights,
environment, labour, and anti-corruption.
ii. Ramkrishna Mukkavilli, the Founder and Managing Director of Maithri Aquatech, a Make-In-India
company.
16. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the 2022 Skytrax World Airport
Awards?
A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport Ahmedabad, Gujarat was named as the finest
in India & South Asia for the 2nd consecutive year and ranked 32th position in 2021.
B) Qatar’s Hamad International Airport has been named the World’s Best Airport for the 2nd
year followed by Tokyo Haneda International Airport, Japan.

C) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru has been named the Finest Regional Airport
in India and South Asia.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
The 2022 Skytrax World Airport Awards named Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport the
finest in India and South Asia for the 4th consecutive year at the ceremony conducted in Paris,
France on 16th June 2022. The airport rose to 37th position from 45th position in 2021, and it is the
only airport from India to be featured in the world’s top 50 airports. IGI Airport has also been
declared “the cleanest airport” in India and South Asia 2022.
• Qatar’s Hamad International Airport has been named the World’s Best Airport for the 2nd
year followed by Tokyo Haneda International Airport, Japan and Singapore Changi Airport.
• Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has been named the Finest
Regional Airport in India and South Asia and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad)
has been named as the ‘Best Airport Staff in India and South Asia’.
• The World Airport Awards began in 1999, based on an annual global airport customer
satisfaction survey assessing customer service and facilities across 500 airports.
17. Which of the following constituent units of the NCERT has been awarded the ‘UNESCO King
Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize’ for the use of Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) in Education for the year 2021?
1) Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education
2) Central Institute of Educational Technology
3) National Institute of Education
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 2) Central Institute of Educational Technology
Explanation:
The Central Institute of Education Technology (CIET), a constituent unit of the National Council of
Educational Research and Training (NCERT) under the Department Of School Education and Literacy
(DOSEL), MoE has been awarded the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the use of
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education for the year 2021 during the COVID-
19 pandemic under PM eVIDYA.
i. The Department of School Education and the MoE gained UNESCO recognition for its use of ICT
during the COVID-19 pandemic under PM eVIDYA.
ii. It will be awarded to the “Initiatives for Inclusive and Accessible Education during COVID-19”
implemented by the CIET from India, and the “Digital Educational Programme” implemented by
Ubongo from the United Republic of Tanzania.

18. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the 22nd Edition of the NEXA
International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA Award) 2022 held in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi?
1) Shershaah, the biopic of Kargil martyr Captain Vikram Batra, won the Best Picture Award and its
director Vishnu Vardhan won the award for best Directions.
2) Vicky Kaushal won the Best Actor award for his role in Sardar Udham.
3) Kriti Sanon won the Best Actress Award for her performance in Mimi.
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
The 22nd Edition of the NEXA International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA Award) for 2022
was held on 3rd and 4th June 2022 at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The IIFA Awards, the
annual ceremony that recognises the best technical talent in the Hindi film industry.
i. Shershaah, the biopic of Kargil martyr Captain Vikram Batra, won the Best Picture Award and its
director Vishnu Vardhan won the award for best Directions.
ii. Vicky Kaushal won the Best Actor award for his role in Sardar Udham and Kriti Sanon won the
Best Actress Award for her performance in Mimi.
19. Name the Dutch documentary film directed by Aliona van der Horst that won the Golden
Conch award for Best Documentary Film at the 17th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF)
2022.
1) Brother Troll
2) Prince in a Pastry Shop
3) Closed to the Light
4) Turn Your Body to the Sun
5) Screaming Butterflies
Answer- 4) Turn Your Body to the Sun
Explanation:
“Turn Your Body to the Sun”, a dutch documentary film directed by Aliona Van der Horst, featuring
the story of Soviet Prisoner of War, has won the Golden Conch award for the Best Documentary Film
with Cash prize of Rs 10 lakhs, Golden Conch and a certificate at the 17th Mumbai International Film
Festival (MIFF) 2022, first edition post-pandemic. MIFF is a festival for Documentary, Short and
Animation Films.
i. Malayalam film ‘Saakshatkaaram’ directed by Sudesh Balan and ‘Brother Troll’ directed by
Gudmund Helsmsal, a film from Faroe Islands of Denmark, won the Silver Conch Award in Short
Fiction category.
ii. ‘Prince in a Pastry Shop’(Poland) directed by Katarzyna Agopsowicz won the Silver Conch for Best
Animation Film in the International Competition category.
20. Shreya Lenka has become the first-ever k-pop artiste from India by joining the South
Korean girl group called “Black Swan” formed by DR Music.
Shreya Lenka belongs to which state?
1) Odisha
2) Punjab
3) Haryana

4) Karnataka
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Odisha
Explanation:
Shreya Lenka (Stage-name Sriya) from Odisha, India has become the first-ever k-pop artiste from
India. She is one of the 2 new members to join the South Korean girl group called “Black Swan” formed
by DR Music.
i. Gabriela Dalcin (Gabi) from Brazil will be the 6th member of the group. Sriya and Gabi are the 1st
generations of the Cygnus, a programme organised by DR Music to discover and train new singers
from around the world.
21. Who recently won (in June’22) the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2022 for the novel “The Book
of Form & Emptiness”?
1) Susanna Clarke
2) Kamila Shamsie
3) Maggie O'Farrell
4) Ruth Ozeki
5) Tayari Jones
Answer- 4) Ruth Ozeki
Explanation:
Ruth Ozeki, American-Canadian author, film-maker & Zen Buddhist priest, has won the Women’s
Prize for Fiction 2022 for her novel titled “The Book of Form & Emptiness”. 2022 marked the 27th
anniversary of the Women’s Prize for Fiction.
i. The award with 30,000 pound (USD 36,000) prize was presented by Mary Ann Sieghart, 2022 Chair
of Judges at the award ceremony held in Bedford Square Gardens, London, the United Kingdom(UK)
hosted by novelist and Women’s Prize Founder Director, Kate Mosse.
22. Who recently (in June’22) won the ‘Miss India Worldwide 2022’ from the United Kingdom
(UK)?
1) Khushi Patel
2) Karina Kohli
3) Tanishq Sharma
4) Shree Saini
5) Madhu Valli
Answer- 1) Khushi Patel
Explanation:
According to the New-York based India Festival Committee (IFC), Khushi Patel, a biomedical student
from the United Kingdom (UK), has been declared the winner of the Miss India Worldwide 2022, the
longest-running Indian pageant outside of India. This is the 29th edition of the pageant. The previous
event (28th edition) was held in 2019.
i. Vaidehi Dongre from the United States was declared the 1st runner up while Shrutika Mane
became the 2nd runner up.
ii. Roshani Razack from Guyana was declared Miss Teen India Worldwide 2022. Navya Paingol from
the US was the 1st runner up, while Chiquita Malaha from Suriname was the 2nd runner up.

23. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the National Highways Excellence
Awards 2021 organised by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH)?
1) Welspun Enterprises Ltd won the Gold award in the Excellence in Project Management-PPP
Category.
2) Simhapuri Expressway Ltd won the Silver award in the Excellence in Highway Safety- Plain
Category.
3) GR Infra projects Ltd won the Special Award in the Green Highway Category.
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Welspun Enterprises Ltd won the Gold award in the Excellence in Project Management-PPP Category.
i. Simhapuri Expressway Ltd won the Silver award in the Excellence in Highway Safety- Plain
Category.
ii. GR Infra projects Ltd won the Special Award in the Green Highway Category.
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) announced the fourth cycle of National
Highways Excellence Awards (NHEA) 2021 at an event organised under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit
Mahotsav’ to recognize India’s best-performing road assets and toll plazas at Vigyan Bhavan in New
Delhi with the theme of the 2021 awards of Innovation and Excellence in Road Construction.
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES
1. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the World Economic Forum (WEF)
Annual Meeting 2022 held at Davos, Switzerland in May 2022?
A) Tamil Nadu state has signed renewables investment pacts worth around $12 billion with
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), Greenko and Tata Power.
B) The Maharashtra Government in the 10th edition of its Magnetic Maharashtra 2.0
programme at Maharashtra Pavilion in WEF 2022 signed 23 MoUs amounting to USD 4 billion.
C) ReNew Power signed a MoU with the Karnataka government at the WEF 2022 to invest Rs
50,000 crore in the state over the next 7 years.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh state has signed renewables investment pacts worth around $16 billion with Adani
Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), Greenko and Aurobindo Realty & Infrastructure Pvt Ltd.
i. The Maharashtra Government in the 10th edition of its Magnetic Maharashtra 2.0 programme at
Maharashtra Pavilion in WEF 2022 signed 23 MoUs amounting to USD 4 billion.
ii. ReNew Power signed a MoU with the Karnataka government at the WEF 2022 to invest Rs 50,000
crore in the state over the next 7 years.

iii. The Telangana government on signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mastercard to
formalise a Digital State Partnership
2. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the New I2U2 grouping formed in
June 2022?
1) The United States of America (USA) has announced the formation of I2U2, a new group that
includes India, Israel, the USA, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
2) Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi hosted the first-of-its-kind virtual summit of I2U2
during his visit to the USA.
3) I2U2 grouping is an entirely new grouping of partners dedicated to enhancing economic and
political cooperation in the Middle East and Asia.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
The United States of America (USA) has announced the formation of I2U2, a new group that includes
India, Israel, the USA, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• The new grouping is known as “I2U2,” with “I” standing for India and Israel and “U” standing
for the USA and the UAE.
i. US President Joe Biden hosted the first-of-its-kind virtual summit of I2U2 during his visit to West
Asia from July 13 to 16, 2022 with Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, Israel’s PM Naftali
Bennett, and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
• The summit will focus on the food security challenge and other areas of cooperation across
hemispheres, with the UAE and Israel serving as significant innovation hubs.
ii. I2U2 Grouping is an entirely new grouping of partners dedicated to enhancing economic and
political cooperation in the Middle East and Asia, especially through trade, climate change mitigation,
energy cooperation, and other vital shared interests.
3. Which country recently (in June’22) co-hosted the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 12th
Ministerial Conference (MC12) in Geneva along with Switzerland?
1) Kenya
2) Czech Republic
3) Kazakhstan
4) Belgium
5) Kyrgyzstan
Answer- 3) Kazakhstan
Explanation:
The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) was co-hosted by
Switzerland, and Kazakhstan at WTO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland after a gap of almost five
years from June 12-June 17, 2022. It was attended by the Trade ministers of 164 nations.
i. It was chaired by Timur Suleimenov, First Deputy Chief of Staff of Kazakhstan’s President.
Kazakhstan was originally scheduled to host MC12 in June 2020 but the conference was postponed
due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

ii. The meeting agreed on curbing harmful fishing subsidies, temporarily waiving intellectual property
(IP) obligations concerning COVID-19 vaccines deals on e-commerce, responding to pandemics and
reforming the organisation itself.
iii. The Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) represented India at
the WTO’s MC12 during the Thematic Session on Agriculture and he also attended the ministerial
meeting of G33, a coalition of developing countries of which India is a key member.
COMMITTEE AND MEETING

1. Which of the following points are ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the Special ASEAN-India Foreign
Ministers’ Meeting (SAIFMM) 2022 held in June 2022?
1) For the first time, India hosted the ASEAN Foreign Ministers and Secretary-General for a 2-day
SAIFMM 2022 in New Delhi, Delhi.
2) Vivian Balakrishnan, Foreign Minister of Singapore and S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs
Minister launched the logo for the celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations.
3) An MoU between the Narcotics Control Bureau of India and the National Narcotics Board of
Indonesia, to combat illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances.
4) The 12th edition of the Delhi Dialogue 2022, a premium Track 1.5 Dialogue in the ASEAN-India
calendar, was hosted by India under the theme ‘Building Bridges in the Indo-Pacific’.
5) The 24th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting 2022 was held in June 2022 in New Delhi, Delhi,
and was attended by senior officials from ASEAN Member States and India.
Answer- 2) Vivian Balakrishnan, Foreign Minister of Singapore and S. Jaishankar, India’s
External Affairs Minister launched the logo for the celebration of 50 years of diplomatic
relations.
Explanation:
For the first time, India hosted the ASEAN Foreign Ministers and Secretary-General for a 2-day
SAIFMM 2022 in New Delhi, Delhi.
• S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM), and Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore’s
Minister of Foreign Affairs, co-chaired the SAIFMM.
i. Bui Thanh Son, Foreign Minister of Vietnam and EAM, India launched the logo for the celebration of
50 years of diplomatic relations.
ii. An MoU between the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of India and the National Narcotics Board of
Indonesia, to combat illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and precursors.
iii. The 12th edition of the Delhi Dialogue (DDXII) 2022, a premium Track 1.5 Dialogue in the ASEAN-
India calendar, was hosted by India on June 16-17, 2022 under the theme ‘Building Bridges in the
Indo-Pacific’.
iv. The 24th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting 2022 was held on June 15, 2022 in New Delhi,
Delhi, and was attended by senior officials from ASEAN Member States and India.
2. Name the country that recently (in June’22) hosted the 8th meeting of the Heads of the
Border Services of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
1) Pakistan
2) Uzbekistan
3) India

4) China
5) Kyrgyzstan
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
India hosted the 8th meeting of the Heads of Border Services of the competent authorities of
member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in New Delhi, Delhi. India is
represented by Border Security Force (BSF) Director General (DG) Pankaj Kumar Singh.
i. This was one of several events being organised in 2022 by India as Chair of SCO’s Regional Anti-
Terrorist Structure (SCO-RATS) mechanism. India became the chair of SCO-RATS on October 28, 2021
for a one-year period.
ii. The 12th meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors (NSA) was held virtually which was chaired
by Yang Jiechi, a member of the political bureau of the CPC (Chinese Communist Party) Central
Committee in Beijing, China.
INDEX
1. What is the Indian Air Force (IAF) rank globally according to the World Directory of Modern
Military Aircraft (WDMMA)’s Global Air Powers Ranking (2022)?
1) 2nd
2) 6th
3) 4th
4) 3rd
5) 5th
Answer- 2) 6th
Explanation:
According to the Global Air Powers Ranking (2022), the current ranking of various armed air services
across the globe, released by the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA), the Indian
Air Force (IAF) has secured the 6th Global Rank.
i. IAF has emerged as the 3rd strongest Air Force, only after the United States Air Force(USAF) and
Russian Air Force.
Global Rank Air Service TrueValueRating (TvR)
1 The United States Air Force(USAF) 242.9
2 The United States Navy 142.4
3 Russian Air Force 114.2
6 Indian Air Force 69.4

Note- The formula produces the 'TrueValueRating' (TvR) helping to definitively separate each power
based on - not only overall strength - but modernization, logistical support, attack and defense
capabilities an so on

2. As per ‘Road accidents in India-2020’ report released by the Transport Research Wing
(TRW) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Deaths due to road accidents
were decreased by ________ in 2020.
1) 20.23%
2) 17.98%
3) 15.89%
4) 12.84%
5) 11.63%
Answer- 4) 12.84%
Explanation:
As per report ‘Road accidents in India — 2020’, prepared by Transport Research Wing (TRW) of
the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the number of road accidents has been on
decline since 2016 except for a marginal increase of 0.46 per cent in 2018.
In India, road accident parameters decreased in 2020 compared to 2019. According to government
data released recently, traffic accidents declined by 18.46% on average, deaths decreased by 12.84%,
and injuries decreased by 22.84% in 2020.
A decline in the number of fatal accidents, i.e., accidents involving at least one death. A total of 1,
20,806 fatal accidents were reported in 2020, which is 12.23 per cent lower than the 2019 figure of 1,
37,689.
• Major States that achieved significant reduction in road accidents in 2020 are Kerala, Tamil
Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka.
• Major States that achieved significant reduction in road accident fatalities in 2020 are Tamil
Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.
3. Which Indian company recently (In June'22) secured the 10th position among the top global
Business Process Management (BPM) providers in 2021, as per Everest Group consultancy?
1) Tech Mahindra
2) HCL Technologies
3) Wipro
4) Infosys
5) Tata Consultancy Service
Answer- 5) Tata Consultancy Service
Explanation:
As per estimates by outsourcing consultancy Everest Group, Tata Consultancy Service (TCS) has
retained its 10th position among the top global Business Process Management (BPM) providers in
2021. TCS ranking was based on the composite revenue of over $3 billion for TCS, and revenue
growth, which grew by 14-16% over 2020.
i. The Everest Group’s top 50 ranking is based on both 75 % of composite revenue and 25 % of year-
on-year growth.
ii. The Top 5 BPM players in terms of revenue were Automatic Data Processing, Inc(ADP) ,
TelePerformance, Accenture, Concentricx ,and Cytal Group.
iii. The Top 5 fastest growing companies year-on-year were Tech Mahindra, Telus International,
Majorel, Teleperformance and Comdata.

4. As per the biennial Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2022, India secured ______ rank
globally, while _______ tops the index of emerging as the most sustainable country in 2022.
1) 130; United Kingdom
2) 180; Denmark
3) 176; Finland
4) 180; United Kingdom
5) 176; Denmark
Answer- 2) 180; Denmark
Explanation:
According to the biennial Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2022 released which was analysed
by the researchers at the Earth Institute of Yale and Columbia University, India has been ranked 180
which is at the bottom amongst other countries with a total score of 18.9. Denmark tops the index of
emerging as the most sustainable country in the 2022 rankings followed by the United Kingdom..
i. India’s neighbouring nations have shown better rankings including Pakistan which ranked 176 and
Bangladesh ranked 177.
5. As per the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2023, which Indian
institute ranked 155 & emerged as the fastest rising South Asian university among the top 200
universities?
1) IIM–Bangalore
2) IIT- Madras
3) IISc-Bengaluru
4) IIT- Delhi
5) IIM Ahmedabad
Answer- 3) IISc-Bengaluru
Explanation:
According to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2023, Indian Institute of
Science (IISc), Bengaluru, Karnataka, ranked 155 gaining 31 places since 2022 ranking and emerged
as the fastest rising South Asian university among the top 200 universities.
i. The ranking was topped by the United States(US)’s Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
followed by the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom(UK) and Stanford University(US).
ii. IISc has emerged as number one (globally) in the “Citations per Faculty (CpF)” indicator which is
used by QS to evaluate the impact of research produced by universities.
iii. Indian Institutes of Technology(IIT) Guwahati (37th for CpF), IIT Roorkee (47th for CpF) and the
University of Madras (48th for CpF) (new entry) are among the global top-50 research institutions.
6. According to the 4th Annual Report of Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released in June
2022, the Unemployment Rate (UR) fall to _______ in 2020-21 from 4.8% in 2019-20.
1) 4.3%
2) 4.0%
3) 4.2%
4) 3.9%
5) 4.1%
Answer- 3) 4.2%

Explanation:
In accordance with the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) – 4th Annual Report (July, 2020 – June,
2021), the Unemployment Rate (UR) saw a decrease of 0.6% and fell to 4.2% in 2020-21, compared
with 4.8% in 2019-20. The survey was released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of
Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on June 14, 2022, covering both rural and urban
areas.
• The UR in rural areas was 3.3% in 2021-21, a reduction from 4% in 2019-20; and in urban
areas it was 6.7%, a reduction from 7% in 2019-20. The UR of males came down to 4.5 % in
2020-21 from 5.1% in 2019-20 and The UR of women declined to 3.5 % in 2020-21 from 4.2 %
in 2019-20.
• The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in the population was 41.6% during 2020-21 as
compared to 40.1% in 2019-20. In rural areas it was 42.7% in 2020-2021, and 38.9% in urban
areas.
• The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) was 39.8%, an increase from 38.2% of 2019-20. It was
41.3% in rural areas for 2020-2021, and 36.3% in urban areas.
7. As of Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN)'s 41st issue of its Micrometer Report for Q4
Financial Year FY22, ________ Surpassed West Bengal to Emerge as The Largest State with
Outstanding Microfinance Loans Portfolio.
1) Goa
2) Maharashtra
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN), an industry association, has released the 41st issue of its
Micrometer Report for Q4 Financial Year 2021-22 (FY22), a quarterly report that gives an overview of
the microfinance (micro-credit) industry as of March 31, 2022 (Q4 FY22).
i. According to Micrometer Q4 FY22 data, Tamil Nadu has overtaken West Bengal as the state with
the largest outstanding portfolio of microfinance loans.
ii. Tamil Nadu’s gross loan portfolio (GLP) was Rs 36,806 crore as of March 31, 2022. Bihar (Rs.
35,941 crore) and West Bengal (Rs. 34,016 crore) came in second and third, respectively. At the end of
Q3FY22, West Bengal topped the chart with the highest outstanding loan portfolio of Rs. 32,880 crore,
followed by Tamil Nadu (Rs. 32,359 crore).
8. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Global Startup Ecosystem
Report 2022 (GSER 2022) released in London Tech Week 2022 from 13th to 17th June 2022?
A) Startup Genome released the 10th-anniversary edition of Global Startup Ecosystem Report
2022 (GSER 2022).
B) Bengaluru, Karnataka has ranked 22nd on the global ranking while Silicon Valley ranked
1st in the global startup ecosystem ranking followed by New York City.
C) Bengaluru has ranked 1st in Asia and 5th on the global stage for tech venture capital (VC)
investment in 2022.
1) All A, B & C

2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only B
Explanation:
Startup Genome released the 10th-anniversary edition of Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2022
(GSER 2022), at the Elevating Founders event of London Tech Week 2022 (13th to 17th June 2022).
The report was introduced by JF Gauthier, Founder and CEO of Startup Genome.
i. Bengaluru, Karnataka has ranked 22nd on the global ranking while Delhi has moved up 11 places
and ranked 26th and Mumbai is ranked at 36 while Silicon Valley has ranked 1 in the global startup
ecosystem ranking followed by New York City and London in 2nd position followed by Boston in 4th
and Beijing in 5th position.
ii. According to the report, Bengaluru has ranked 1st in Asia and 5th on the global stage for tech
venture capital (VC) investment in 2022.
iii. Kerala and Telangana are among the top 10 in the Global Ecosystem in Affordable talents.
iv. Chennai and Pune and Telangana are featured among the top 100 emerging startup ecosystems
globally.
9. As per the International Institute for Management Development (IMD)’s annual 34th World
Competitiveness Index 2022 released in June’22, India secured _____ rank while ____ tops the
2022 ranking featuring 63 economies.
1) 43rd; Switzerland
2) 37th; Denmark
3) 34th; Singapore
4) 43rd; Denmark
5) 37th; Switzerland
Answer- 2) 37th; Denmark
Explanation:
According to the International Institute for Management Development (IMD)’s annual World
Competitiveness Index – 2022 (34th edition) India has jumped 6 positions from 43rd in 2021 to 37th
in the 2022 ranking. India has recorded the sharpest rise among the Asian economies.
i. Denmark has topped the 2022 ranking featuring 63 economies, followed by Switzerland(2nd) and
Singapore(3rd).
• The 2022 World Competitiveness Ranking(WCR) was released by the IMD Business school in
Switzerland and Singapore.
ii. India Rank: India’s ranking in Economic performance has increased from 37 in 2021 to 28 in 2022,
Government efficiency has increased from 46 to 45 and Business efficiency has increased from 32 to
23. India’s ranking in Infrastructure remains at 49. India has ranked 11th on the Peer Group Ranking
Asia-Pacific 2022.

10. According to Coursera's recent (as of June’22) annual Global Skills Report (GSR) 2022, India
secured _____ rank globally in overall skills proficiency, while _______ tops for 2nd consecutive
year in overall skills proficiency.
2) 66th; Denmark
4) 66th; Belgium
5) 68th; Denmark
Answer- 3) 68th; Switzerland
Explanation:
United States based Coursera’s latest annual Global Skills Report (GSR) 2022 reveals that India
ranked at the 68th position globally and Asia’s 19th position in overall skills proficiency. The report
named Switzerland in the number one spot for the second consecutive year in overall skills, with
99% proficiency in business, 94% in technology, and 97% in data science followed by Denmark,
Indonesia, Belgium,and Singapore.
i. The report shows an increase in India’s technology proficiency levels from 38% to 46% and
proficiency in data science has dipped from 38% in 2021 to 26% in 2022, leading to a drop in 12-rank
.India ranked 67th in Global Skills Report (GSR) 2021.
ii. India’s West Bengal state ranked No.1 in terms of skills proficiency across the three domains,
Karnataka ranks No.4 in technology and No.6 in data science and Andhra Pradesh is one of the top 3
performing states with high proficiency in business and technology skills.
11. According to the annual Global Trends Report released (in June’22) by the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), nearly ______ people in India were internally
displaced due to climate change and disasters in 2021.
1) 3 million
2) 7 million
3) 4 million
4) 2 million
5) 5 million
Answer- 5) 5 million
Explanation:
According to the annual Global Trends Report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR), United Nations Refugee Agency published in June 2022, nearly 5 million people in India
were internally displaced due to climate change and disasters in 2021. The report reflects the period
of January 2021 to December 2021.
i. On the global front, over 100 million people were forced to displace in 2021 due to violence, human
rights abuses, food insecurity, the climate crisis, war in Ukraine and other emergencies from Africa to
Afghanistan.
ii. Asylum seekers submitted 1.4 million new claims:The United States of America (USA) was the
world’s largest recipient of new individual applications (188,900), followed by Germany (148,200),
Mexico (132,700), Costa Rica (108,500) and France (90,200).

12. What is the rank of India in the world for total renewable power capacity additions in 2021,
according to the Renewables Global Status Report (GSR) 2022 published by the global
renewable energy community REN21?
1) 1st
2) 3rd
3) 5th
4) 2nd
5) 4th
Answer- 2) 3rd
Explanation:
According to the Renewables 2022 Global Status Report (GSR 2022) published by the global
renewable energy community REN21, India placed third in the world for total renewable power
capacity additions in 2021, with 15.4 GW (giga watts), following only China (136 GW) and the United
States (US) (43 GW).
• The GSR 2022 report is the 17th in a series of annual reports that tracks global renewable
energy deployment.
i. According to the report, India installed 843 MW (mega watts) of hydropower capacity in 2021,
bringing the overall capacity to 45.3 GW.
ii. India was the second-largest market for new solar PV (Photovoltaic) capacity in Asia and the third-
largest globally (13 GW of additions in 2021).
iii. India was ranked third globally for total installed wind power capacity (40.1 GW), behind China,
the US, and Germany.
iv. For the first time, India surpassed Germany (59.2 GW) for fourth place in total installations (60.4
GW), followed by China (305.9 GW), US (121.4 GW) and Japan (78 GW).
13. As per the World Gold Council (WGC) ‘Gold refining and recycling’ report released in June
2022, India has secured _______ rank in global gold recycling in 2021, while _______ global gold
recycling.
1) 4th; China
2) 2nd; Russia
3) 4th; United States of America
4) 3rd; China
5) 2nd; United States of America
Answer- 1) 4th; China
Explanation:
According to the World Gold Council (WGC) report titled ‘Gold refining and recycling,’ India has
ranked 4th in global gold recycling in 2021 recycling 75 tons, or 6.5 per cent of the total gold recycled
across the globe. The report estimates that between 2013 and 2021, India’s gold refining capacity has
increased by 1500 tonnes (500%) to 1800 tonnes.
i. According to the WGC report, China tops the global gold recycling in 2021 as it recycled 168 tonnes
of gold, followed by Italy with 80 tonnes and the United States of America(USA) at 3rd with 78 tonnes.
ii. Gold recycling in India is driven by the movements in the gold price, future gold price expectations
and the wider economic outlook. In the past 5 years, around 11% of India’s gold supply has come from
“Old Gold”.

14. As per the BloombergNEF (BNEF)’s report titled “Financing India’s 2030 Renewables
Ambition”, India needs _______ investment to achieve the wind and solar capacity goal to 500
gigawatts (GW) by 2030.
1) USD 178 billion
2) USD 223 billion
3) USD 324 billion
4) USD 416 billion
5) USD 512 billion
Answer- 2) USD 223 billion
Explanation:
According to the BloombergNEF (BNEF)’s report titled “Financing India’s 2030 Renewables
Ambition”, published in association with the Power Foundation of India, states that India will need
USD 223 billion investment to achieve the goals of the government of India to increase the non-fossil
power, wind and solar, capacity to 500 gigawatts (GW) by 2030.
i. By 2030, India aims to provide around 50% of its electricity demand from renewable energy. In
order to achieve this target, India needs to scale up funding for renewables.
ii. Shantanu Jaiswal, Head of India research at BNEF, was the lead author of the report.
15. According to the “Creating Jobs and Cutting Bills: the economic opportunities of a clean
energy transition” report, Rapid transition to clean energy could create 1.5 crore new jobs in
India by________.
1) 2035
2) 2050
3) 2040
4) 2025
5) 2030
Answer- 4) 2025
Explanation:
Ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) leader’s summit, We Mean Business Coalition and Cambridge
Econometrics published a new report titled “Creating Jobs and Cutting Bills: the economic
opportunities of a clean energy transition”.
i. The report states that rapidly implementing policies to end dependency on fossil fuels and switching
to clean energy could lead to the creation of 1.5 crore new jobs in India by 2025 and increase
savings on electricity bills.
ii. The report also states that India could witness an 8 USD or 10% reduction in per capita energy
expenditure by 2025 compared with the business as usual scenario.
16. As per the Economic Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index 2022, New Delhi,
India secured a ______ rank in the list, while _______ top the list as World’s Most Liveable City.
1) 80; Copenhagen, Denmark
2) 112; Vienna, Austria
3) 96; Copenhagen, Denmark
4) 150; Melbourne, Australia
5) 100; Vienna, Austria
Answer- 2) 112; Vienna, Austria

Explanation:
According to the Economic Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) ‘The Global Liveability Index 2022’, which
examined 173 cities worldwide, New Delhi, the capital of India, is ranked 112th on the list of the
most liveable cities, whereas India’s financial capital, Mumbai,(Maharashtra) is ranked 117th.
i. The list is topped by Vienna, Austria’s capital, which made a successful comeback, being crowned
the “most liveable city” in the world once again.
ii. Vienna has recaptured the top spot from Auckland, New Zealand, which fell to 34th place in 2022
due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
17. As per the International Labour Organization (ILO) report, only _______ of domestic workers
from across the globe are legally covered for all benefits under social insurance schemes.
1) 7%
2) 8%
3) 2%
4) 6%
5) 4%
Answer- 4) 6%
Explanation:
According to the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s new report titled “Making the right to
social security a reality for domestic workers: A global review of policy trends, statistics and extension
strategies”, only 6% of domestic workers from across the globe are legally covered for all benefits
under social insurance schemes.
i. Around 94% of domestic workers lack access to the full range of protections, covering medical care,
sickness, unemployment, old age, employment injury, family, maternity, invalidity and survivors’
benefits
18. Which of the following points are ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the ‘Performance Grading
Index for Districts of India (PGI-D) for 2018-19 & 2019-20?
A) The Ministry of Education released the ‘Performance Grading Index for Districts of India
(PGI-D) Combined Report for 2018-19 & 2019-20’.
B) Kannur, Kerala is the highest performing district for 2018-19 in school education under the
‘Utkarsh’ category.
C) Number of districts in Ati-uttam grade has increased from 49 to 86 during 2018-19 to 2019-
20 showing remarkable improvements.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 2) Only B
Explanation:
The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education released the
‘Performance Grading Index for Districts of India (PGI-D) Combined Report for 2018-19 & 2019-20’
which assessed the performance of the school education system at the District level.

i. Rajasthan’s Sikar district is the highest performing district for 2019-20 in school education,
followed by its Jhunjhunu (486), and Jaipur (482). All these have attained the grade of ‘Utkarsh’
category (scoring 81-90% on a scale of 100).
ii. Number of districts in Ati-uttam grade has increased from 49 to 86 during 2018-19 to 2019-20
showing remarkable improvements.
19. Which of the following states/ UTs are "Not" in the Grade I++ category of the Performance
Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20 for states and UTs?
1) Chandigarh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
5) Kerala
Explanation:
The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education released the
Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20 For States and UTs in which, for the first time, 5 States
and UTs have crossed the threshold of 90% PGI score and reached Grade I++ i.e. Level II (score 901-
950). However, no state has attained the Level I (951 – 1000).
i. The 5 states in Grade I++ are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Kerala, Punjab and Tamil
Nadu.
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS

1. In May 2022, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of a
shareholding in __________ by HCJI Holdings G.K., Citrus Investments, HCJ Holdings 2 G.K., Japan
Industrial V – GP K.K., and other investors.
1) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd
2) Caterpillar Inc.
3) Komatsu Ltd
4) Kobe Steel Ltd
5) Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd
Answer- 5) Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of shareholding in Hitachi
Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. by HCJI Holdings G.K., Citrus Investments, HCJ Holdings 2 G.K.,
Japan Industrial V – GP K.K., and other investors.
i. The below investors proposed to acquire 26% in the Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
(“HCM/Target”) from Hitachi Ltd., on a fully diluted basis.
2. In May 2022, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the amalgamation of two
Panasonic India entities Panasonic India Private Limited, with which company?
1) Panasonic Eco Technology Co., Ltd.
2) Panasonic Life Solutions India

3) Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd.

4) Panasonic Solar Energy Co., Ltd.
5) Panasonic Energy India Company Limited
Answer- 2) Panasonic Life Solutions India
Explanation:
The Chandigarh bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the amalgamation of
two Panasonic India entities Panasonic India Private Limited, with Panasonic Life Solutions
India.
i. The income tax department has raised objections to the merger over the chances of the anti-abuse
provisions of the General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) arising in the future.
ii. Panasonic, the Japan-based tech brand approached the NCLT for the merger of loss-making
Panasonic India with the profit-making Panasonic Life Solutions India solely aimed at tax avoidance.
3.Recently in June’22, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is set to invest Rs 2200 crore in
IIFL Home Finance Limited to purchase ________ the percentage of its stake?
1) 20%
2) 25%
3) 30%
4) 35%
5) 15%
Answer- 1) 20%
Explanation:
A wholly-owned arm of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is set to invest Rs 2200 crore in IIFL
Home Finance Limited for 20% of its stake. This will be one of the largest equity investments in the
affordable housing finance segment in India by a financial investor.
i.The ADIA and IIFL Home Finance are subjected to regulatory approvals.
ii.Avendus Capital and IIFL Securities were the financial advisors to IIFL Home Finance for this
transaction.
4. For how many million did Tencent recently (in June’22) buy a stake in Flipkart from its co-
founder Binny Bansal?
1) USD 128 million
2) USD 356 million
3) USD 512 million
4) USD 264 million
5) USD 478 million
Answer- 4) USD 264 million
Explanation:
Tencent, a Chinese technology conglomerate, has bought a stake in Walmart-owned Flipkart from
its co-founder Binny Bansal for USD 264 million (about Rs 2,060 crore) through its European
subsidiary Tencent Cloud Europe BV.
i. After selling a part of his stake to Tencent Cloud Europe BV, Binny Bansal now owns around 1.84 %
of Flipkart. Following the transaction, Tencent Cloud Europe BV now owns 0.72 % of Flipkart, which is
worth around USD 264 million.
ii. Walmart acquired Flipkart for USD 16 billion in 2018. Its founders are: Sachin and Binny Bansal.

5. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent (in June’22) approval
made by the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
A) CCI has approved the acquisition of up to 50.23% shareholding of IIFL Wealth Management
Limited(IIFL) by BC Asia Investments X Limited(BC Asia).
B) CCI has approved the sale of the global biosimilars portfolio of Viatris Inc. to Biocon
Biologics Limited & an equity infusion in Biocon Biologics by Biocon and Serum Institute Life
Sciences Private Limited.
C) The CCI also approved the acquisition of the entire equity share capital of AirAsia India by
Air India Ltd. (AIL).
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of up to 24.98%
shareholding of IIFL Wealth Management Limited(IIFL) by BC Asia Investments X Limited(BC Asia).
• CCI has approved the sale of the global biosimilars portfolio of Viatris Inc. to Biocon Biologics
Limited (Biocon Biologics) and an equity infusion in Biocon Biologics by Biocon and Serum
Institute Life Sciences Private Limited (Serum), a subsidiary of Serum Institute of India Private
Limited(SII).
• The CCI has approved the acquisition of the entire equity share capital of AirAsia India by Air
India Ltd. (AIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary(indirect) of Tata Sons Private Limited (TSPL). At
present, TSPL holds 83.67% of the equity share capital of AirAsia India.
• Under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002, the CCI has approved the acquisition of the
Corporate restructuring of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings Limited (JVCO).
6. In June 2022, the DBS Bank India acquired a _______ stake in Svakarma Finance, a Non-
Banking Finance Company (NBFC).
1) 9.2%
2) 9.0%
3) 9.9%
4) 9.4%
5) 9.5%
Answer- 3) 9.9%
Explanation:
DBS Bank India Limited (DBIL) has acquired a 9.9% stake in Svakarma Finance, a Non-Banking
Finance Company (NBFC), to deliver financial solutions to micro enterprises through a combination of
direct lending and co-lending.
i. Svakarma is a non-deposit-taking NBFC, set up by former bankers to target micro-enterprises using
an industry segment and cluster-focused delivery model.

About DBS Bank India Limited (DBIL):

Managing Director & CEO – Surojit Shome
7. In June 2022, the State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank acquired a ______ stake
each in Perfios Account Aggregation Services (Perfios AA).
1) 6.23%
2) 9.54%
3) 8.76%
4) 10.23%
5) 7.12%
Answer- 2) 9.54%
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank acquired a 9.54% stake each in Perfios
Account Aggregation Services Private Limited (Perfios AA).
i. The three banks acquired 8,05,520 equity shares each by paying Rs 4.03 crore each for the stakes.
The investments will be subject to the approval of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
ii. Perfios AA, is a Bengaluru-based Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-registered Non-Banking Financial
Company (NBFC)-Account Aggregator.
DEFENCE
1. Which company recently (in May’22) signed an Rs. 2,971 crores Defence Contract with the
Ministry of Defence for the Supply of ASTRA MK-I Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air-to-Air Missile
(AAM)?
1) Bharat Electronics
4) Bharat Dynamics Limited
5) Indian Air Force
Answer- 4) Bharat Dynamics Limited
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has inked a contract with Hyderabad-based public-sector Bharat
Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the supply of ASTRA MARK (MK)-I Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air-to-
Air Missile (AAM) and related equipment to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy.
i. The contract was signed under the Buy (Indian-Indian Designed, Developed, and Manufactured
(IDDM)) category and is worth Rs. 2,971 crores. The project represents the spirit of ‘Aatmanirbhar
Bharat,’ and will accelerate India’s transition towards self-sufficiency in Air-to-Air Missile (AAM).
ii. The ASTRA MK-I BVR AAM was designed and developed indigenously by the MoD’s Defence
Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and It has a top speed of more than four times the
speed of sound and a maximum altitude of 20 kilometres (km), making it extremely flexible for air
combat. It can combat enemy fighter aircraft at ranges of up to 75 km.

2. Name the Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) that was commissioned into the Indian
Navy during an event in an Indian Naval Ship (INS) Utkrosh, Port Blair of Andaman and Nicobar
Island in May 2022.
1) INAS 325
2) INAS 203
3) INAS 316
4) INAS 208
5) INAS 125
Answer- 1) INAS 325
Explanation:
Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 325, operating the indigenously built Advanced Light Helicopter
(ALH) MK-III aircraft, was commissioned into the Indian Navy during an event in an Indian Naval
Ship (INS) Utkrosh, Port Blair of Andaman and Nicobar Island.
i. Lieutenant General Ajai Singh, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and
Nicobar, has commissioned the Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 325 into the Indian Navy.
ii. The ‘Eagle Owl’ is the name of the Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 325 and the state-of-the-art
multi-role helicopter has been developed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautical Limited
(HAL), Bangalore,Karnataka. ALH is also known as the Dhruv helicopter or HAL Dhruv.
3. In June 2022, the ‘Ex SAMPRITI-X 2022’, a joint military training exercise, commenced
between India and which country?
1) Thailand
2) Indonesia
3) Bangladesh
4) France
5) Singapore
Explanation:
A joint military training exercise between the armies of India and Bangladesh, ‘Ex SAMPRITI-X
2022’ commenced at Jessore military station in Bangladesh from June 5 to June 16, 2022. It is a part of
the ongoing India Bangladesh bilateral defence cooperation.
i. The Indian contingent is represented by a battalion of the Dogra regiment and Bangladesh is
represented by Border Guards.
ii. Ex SAMPRITI-X 2022 to strengthen the aspects of interoperability and cooperation between both
armies
4. Which organisation recently (in June ’22) commenced the BALTOPS (Baltic Operations) 22, a
Naval Exercise in the Baltic Sea?
1) North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
2) Group of Seven (G7)
3) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
4) Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
5) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
Answer- 1) North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

Explanation:
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) initiated BALTOPS (Baltic Operations) 22, a two-week
51st iteration of the premier maritime-focused exercise that took place from June 5-17 ,2022 on the
Baltic Sea. It is being hosted by Sweden
i. It comprised more than 7,000 sailors, airmen and marines from 16 nations, involving 45 vessels and
75 aircrafts including 2 aspiring to join the military alliance, Finland and Sweden.
ii. The exercise is led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and U.S. Sixth Fleet, commanded and controlled by
STRIKFORNATO. Royal British Navy Rear Adm. James Morley, STRIKFORNATO deputy commander,
will command the exercise control group.
iii. The annual BALTOPS naval exercise was initiated in 1972.
5. In June 2022, Indian Army participated in the Multinational Peacekeeping Military Exercise
‘Ex Khaan Quest (KQ) 2022’, hosted by which country?
1) France
2) Bangladesh
3) Mongolia
4) Singapore
5) Indonesia
Answer- 3) Mongolia
Explanation:
Exercise Khaan Quest (KQ) 2022, a 14-day long annual Multinational Peacekeeping Military
Exercise, commenced on 6th June 2022 at Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The Ex
Khaan Quest (KQ) 2022, hosted by Mongolia, is being held from 6th to 20th June 2022. It was
inaugurated by the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh.
i. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Mongolia’s first UN peacekeeping contribution. Military
contingents from 16 countries are participating in this exercise. Indian Army (IA) is represented by a
contingent from the Ladakh Scouts.
ii. The year 2021 marked the 66th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and Mongolia.
6. In June 2022, Ministry of Defence approved the funding under Defence Research and
Development Organisation(DRDO)’s Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to _______
from 10 crore per project.
1) Rs 10 crore
2) Rs 30 crore
3) Rs 50 crore
4) Rs 20 crore
5) Rs 40 crore
Answer- 3) Rs 50 crore
Explanation:
Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh has approved enhancement of funding under Technology
Development Fund (TDF) scheme, Ministry of Defence, to Rs 50 crore from Rs 10 crore per project.
i. The scheme was executed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) and
supports indigenous development of components, products, systems and technologies by MSMEs and
start-ups.

ii. The TDF Scheme aims to provide a major fillip to the defence manufacturing sector by encouraging
the industry to innovate and develop defence technologies in order to place India on the self-reliance
trajectory.
7. The ______ edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) was recently conducted between the
Indian Navy (IN) and Indonesian Navy (IN) in the Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca.
1) 40th
2) 38th
3) 35th
4) 32nd
5) 36th
Answer- 2) 38th
Explanation:
The 38th India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between the Indian Navy (IN)
Units of Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) and Indonesian Navy have been started in the
Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca which takes place till 24th June 2022. The 38th CORPAT is the
first post pandemic Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) between India and Indonesia.
i. The CORPAT have been carried out along their International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) since
2002.
About Indonesia:
President – Joko Widodo
Capital – Nusantara
Currency – Indonesian Rupiah
8. Which country’s organisation recently (in June’22) signed an MoU with Bharat Electronics
Limited (BEL) for the Supply of Airborne Defense Suite for Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters?
1) Japan
3) Belarus
4) France
5) Russia
Answer- 3) Belarus
Explanation:
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a defence Public Sector Unit (PSU) under the Ministry of Defence
(MoD), Government of India, has signed an MoU with Defense Initiatives (DI), Belarus, and Defense
Initiatives Aero Pvt Ltd India, a subsidiary of DI Belarus.
i. The MoU calls for the three companies to collaborate on the supply of Airborne Defense Suite (ADS)
for Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters. ADS is used for providing protection to helicopters.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. The Supercomputer ‘PARAM ANANTA’ was inaugurated in which institute under the National
Supercomputing Mission (NSM)?
1) IIT Kharagpur
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Gandhinagar
4) IIT Guwahati
5) IIT Roorkee
Answer- 3) IIT Gandhinagar
Explanation:
PARAM ANANTA, a state-of-the art Supercomputer has been commissioned at Indian Institute of
Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN),Gujarat under National Supercomputing Mission (NSM).
i. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and
Department of Science and Technology (DST).
ii. This Supercomputer was commissioned by Smt. Sunita Verma, Group Coordinator & Scientist ‘G’,
MeitY.
iii. The 838 teraflops (TF) Supercomputing System is powered with 7400 CPU cores, 52TB RAM, 1PiB
of storage space, and an enormous power of GPU nodes along with the usual software stack required
to run high-end simulations.
2. As per Germany’s 59th edition of the Top500 list of the world’s most powerful
supercomputers, ____________ overtakes Japan’s Fugaku to Become the World’s Fastest
Supercomputer.
1) Sierra (USA)
2) Sunway TaihuLight (China)
3) Summit (USA)
4) Frontier (US)
5) LUMI system (Finland)
Answer- 4) Frontier (US)
Explanation:
According to the 59th edition of Top500 list of world’s most powerful supercomputers unveiled
by the Germany, ORNL’s Supercomputer Frontier from US, a supercomputer built using Hewlett
Packard Enterprise (HPE) architecture and equipped with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) processors,
outperformed Japan’s Supercomputer Fugaku to become the world’s fastest supercomputer.
i. The supercomputer – Frontier, which was built for the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge
National Laboratory (ORNL), has broken the exascale speed barrier with a Linmark benchmark score
of 1.1 exaflops, making it the world’s first supercomputer to do so. Whereas, 1 exaflop is equivalent to
1,000 petaflops

3. In June 2022, India’s First & Asia’s Largest International Liquid-Mirror Telescope (ILMT) was
commissioned and became the world's first liquid-mirror telescope to be commissioned for
astronomy.
The ILMT was commissioned at which hill of Uttarakhand?
1) Bhimtal Hill
2) Kasauli hill
3) Devasthal Hill
4) Garo Hill
5) Mussoorie Hill
Answer- 3) Devasthal Hill
Explanation:
India has commissioned its first and Asia’s largest International Liquid-Mirror Telescope (ILMT) atop
Devasthal hill, in the Indian Himalayas, in Uttarakhand. The liquid-mirror telescope will monitor the
sky for transient or variable objects like supernovae, gravitational lenses, space debris, and asteroids.
It became the world’s first liquid-mirror telescope to be commissioned for astronomy.
i. It is situated at an altitude of 2450 metres at the Devasthal Observatory campus of Aryabhatta
Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), an autonomous institute under the Department
of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), in Nainital district,
Uttarakhand.
ii. The ILMT is a 4-meter (m) class telescope project in which multiple institutions from several
countries were designed and built by the Advanced Mechanical and Optical Systems (AMOS)
Corporation and the Centre Spatial de Liège in Belgium.
4. Which of the following Indian Naval Ships (INS) was recently (in June ’22) decommissioned
in Mumbai, Maharashtra after rendering more than 32 years of service?
1) INS Nishank
2) INS Akshay
3) INS Godavari
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Indian Naval Ship (INS), ‘Nishank’ (K43), 4th of Veer Class Missile Corvette Killers and ‘INS
Akshay’(P35), Abhay class corvette were decommissioned during a ceremony conducted at Naval
Dockyard in Mumbai, Maharashtra wherein the National Flag, Naval Ensign and Decommissioning
Pennant of the two ships were lowered for the last time at sunset. Both ships rendered more than 32
years of glorious service to the nation.
i. INS Nishank, was a high speed missile craft commissioned on September 12, 1989,while INS Akshay
was commissioned on December 10, 1990 at Poti, Georgia.
ii. The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS)Admiral Radhakrishnan Hari Kumar commanded INS Nishank from
1995-96 and M.Gopinath Took over the command of INS Akshay in May 1996.

5. Name the Bengaluru-based company that recently (in June’22) joined NASA’s PACE
(Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem) mission as an Early Adopter.
1) Agnikul Cosmos
2) Pixxel
3) Ambee
4) Satsure
5) Dhruva Space
Answer- 3) Ambee
Explanation:
Datair Technology Private Limited (Ambee), a Bengaluru (Karnataka) based private firm, has joined
the PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission of National Aeronautics and Space
Administration(NASA), the space agency of the United States of America(USA) as an early adopter.
i. As a part of the PACE Mission’s Early Adopter program, Ambee will integrate valuable PACE data
into its offerings.
ii. NASA’s PACE mission, currently in the design phase of mission development, is scheduled to launch
in 2024.
iii. This will extend and improve NASA’s more than 20-year record of satellite observations of global
ocean biology, aerosols (tiny particles suspended in the atmosphere), and clouds.
6. In June 2022, India test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-4(“Fire”) missile from the APJ Abdul
Kalam Island in Odisha.
Agni-4 is the _____________ missile with a range of around 3500-4,000 kilometres.
1) Medium Range Ballistic Missile
2) Short Range Ballistic Missile
3) Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
4) Intracontinental Range Ballistic Missile
5) Integrated Range Ballistic Missile
Answer- 3) Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
Explanation:
India successfully carried out a night launch of the nuclear-capable Agni-4(“Fire”) Intermediate-
Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. It is a two stage Surface
to Surface missile with a range of around 3500-4,000 kilometres. This test reaffirms India’s policy
of having a ‘Credible Minimum Deterrence Capability’.
i. It can carry a 1,000-kg payload and can go as high as 900 km, and is 4th in the Agni series of missiles
which was earlier known as Agni II prime.
ii. Notably, Agni-1 to 5 missiles are designed & developed by Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO)
7. Name the department that recently (in June’22) launched the Geospatial Self Certification
Portal along with National Informatics Centre (NIC).
1) Department of Information technology
2) Department of Electronics
3) Department of Science and Technology
4) Department of Ocean Development
5) Department of Finance

Answer- 3) Department of Science and Technology

Explanation:
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science and Technology in
collaboration with National Informatics Centre (NIC) launched the Self Certification Portal for
conveying adherence to provisions of Geospatial Guidelines by Individuals, companies, organisations,
and Government agencies.
i. The Portal will streamline the process of creation of Geospatial Data, Maps, products, solutions and
services with self-certification regime.
8. Which country’s militaries and the United States recently (in June’22) launched eight
ballistic missiles into the sea?
1) Australia
2) Israel
3) China
4) South Korea
5) Japan
Answer- 4) South Korea
Explanation:
The United States (US) and South Korean militaries launched eight ballistic missiles into the sea that
equaled the North Korean missile display.
i. After the North Korea launches, Japan and the United States conducted a joint ballistic missile
exercise that aimed at rapid response capability.
About the launches:
• The North Korea is firing eight short-range missiles over 35 minutes from at least four
different locations, including from western and eastern coastal areas and two inland areas
north of and near Pyongyang, North Korea.
• U.S. and South Korean – The two forces conducted a similar live-fire drill that involved an Inter
Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) flown on medium-range trajectory and two short-range
weapons.
9. Name the country that recently (in June’22) launched the Crewed Mission to complete the
construction of the Tiangong Space Station in the Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
1) China
2) South Korea
3) Japan
5) Russia
Answer- 1) China
Explanation:
China successfully launched the 3 astronauts(including 1 woman astronaut) on a 6-month mission to
complete the construction of China’s Tiangong Space Station, a space station being built by the
China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) in the Low Earth Orbit(LEO).
i. The 3 Chinese astronauts, onboard the Shenzhou-14 spacecraft were lifted off from the Jiuquan
Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

About the Tiangong Space Station:

• The construction of China’s three-module space station began in April 2021 with the launch of
the core module Tianhe – the 1st and biggest of the station’s three modules.
• The space station will operate in low-Earth orbit at an altitude between 340 to 450 kilometres.
Following its completion, the station will have a lifespan of 10 years.
10. In June 2022, the Union Minister of State, Jitendra Singh, announced that India is set to
launch __________ mission, the first human space mission and the first manned human ocean
mission, in 2023.
1) Shukrayaan
2) Aditya-1
3) Gaganyaan
4) Chandrayaan-3
5) Mangalyaan
Answer- 3) Gaganyaan
Explanation:
Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge), Ministry of Earth
Sciences(MoES); and Ministry of Science & Technology announced that India is set to simultaneously
launch the first Human Space Mission “Gaganyaan” as well as the first manned Human Ocean
Mission in 2023.
i. The announcement was made during the event organised as a part of World Ocean Day 2022(8th
June) at Prithvi Bhawan, Delhi. He also announced that the government is set to unveil the Blue
Economy Policy and more than 40 million people will be employed by ocean-based industries by
2030.
ii. For Gaganyaan, the major missions: Test vehicle flight for the validation of Crew Escape System
performance and the 1st Uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan (G1), are scheduled to be held in the 2nd
half of 2022.
iii. The second uncrewed mission, carrying “Vyommitra” a spacefaring human-robot developed by the
Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO), is scheduled for the end of 2022 and the first crewed
Gaganyaan mission is scheduled for 2023.
11.Recently in June’22 the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Parshottam Rupala, launched a dashboard for Padhan Mantri Matsya Samapada Yojana
(PMMSY) for aggregating information on one platform.
What is the name of the Dashboard?
1) DISHA Dashboard
2) Management Information System Dashboard
3) Sectoral Review Dashboard
4) Parivesh Dashboard
5) Nai Udaan Dashboard
Answer- 2) Management Information System Dashboard
Explanation:
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala launched a
Management Information System (MIS) dashboard for Padhan Mantri Matsya Samapada Yojana
(PMMSY) for aggregating information on one platform.

· The project investment of Rs 7,242.90 crore has been made in the Financial Years 2020 to
2022(FY20-22) under PMMSY.
Objective of PMMSY – MIS:
· To monitor the PMMSY scheme activities and their progress in all participating States/Union
Territories(UTs).
· To strategically utilise the information for informed decision-making.
12. Recently in June’22, which country has released a new comprehensive geologic map of the
moon which is also the world’s “most detailed to date” map of the moon?
1) United states
2) China
3) Russia
4) India
5) North Korea
Answer- 2) China
Explanation:
China has released a new comprehensive geologic map of the moon. This is the world’s “most detailed
to date” map of the moon. The new map of scale 1:2,500,000 was published by Science Bulletin. This
is expected to contribute to scientific research, exploration and landing site selection on the Moon.
· The map includes 12,341 impact craters, 81 impact basins, 17 rock types and 14 types of
structures, which provides abundant information about the geology of the moon and its evolution.
13.Recently in June’22, To which planet does NASA plan for the tentative launch (2029 year) of
the DAVINCI mission?
1) Mars
2) Venus
3) Jupiter
4) Saturn
5) Moon
Answer- 2) Venus
Explanation:
NASA’s Venus Mission, Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging
(DAVINCI) mission named after visionary Renaissance artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci is
tentatively scheduled to launch in June 2029 and enter the atmosphere of Venus in June 2031.
• This will be the 1st mission to Venus that will incorporate science-driven fly-bys and an
instrumented descent sphere into a unified architecture.
• DAVINCI, with Venus Oxygen Fugacity (VfOx), a miniature sensor, will measure the amount of
oxygen present near the surface of Venus.
Goal:
To measure the landscape of Venus at scales readings ranging from 328 feet (100 metres) down to
less than 1 metre.

14. In June 2022, the Union Government launched a common portal named ‘Rashtriya Puraskar
Portal’.
Which of the following point is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the purpose of the Rashtriya
Puraskar Portal’?
1) Inviting nominations for various national awards
2) Get details of past awardees
3) Public can vote to national awardees
4) Get information eligibility criteria and selection procedure of awardees
5) Get information regarding all national awards
Answer- 3) Public can vote to national awardees
Explanation:
The Union Government has launched a common portal, the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal
(https://awards.gov.in) for inviting nominations for national awards of the various Ministries,
Departments and agencies.
i. Aim – To facilitate citizens to nominate individuals and organisations for various national awards
under one platform , instituted by the Government of India.
ii. With this portal, for the first time in the history of India, information regarding all national awards
would be available to the public on a single digital platform.
iii. Currently, nominations/recommendations for the following Awards are open:
• Padma Awards, Sardar Patel National Unity Award, Tenzing Norgay National Adventure
Award, Jeevan Raksha Padak series of Awards and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Skill
Excellence Award.
15. Name the Institute that recently (in June’22) developed ‘HomoSEP,’ a robot to eliminate
manual scavenging in India.
1) IIT-Kharagpur
2) IIT-Kanpur
3) IIT- Madras
4) IIT-Bombay
5) IIT-Delhi
Answer- 3) IIT- Madras
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has developed ‘HomoSEP,’ a robot to eliminate manual
scavenging in India, which is all set for field deployment in Tamil Nadu. The aim is to prevent deaths
which are reported every year across India due to manual scavenging in septic tanks, despite bans and
prohibitory orders.
i. The robot has been developed over the last several years by Prabhu Rajagopal of the Centre for
Nondestructive Evaluation, IIT Madras and team.
16. In June 2022, India tested the Prithvi-II missile from an integrated test range in Chandipur,
Odisha.
The Prithvi-II is a _______ missile with a 250 km extended range that was developed by the
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
1) Medium Range Ballistic Missile
2) Integrated Range Ballistic Missile

3) Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile

4) Intracontinental Range Ballistic Missile
5) Short Range Ballistic Missile
Answer- 5) Short Range Ballistic Missile
Explanation:
India successfully carried out the night launch of a Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM), Prithvi-II
from an integrated test range, Chandipur, Odisha. Prithvi-2 missile is also capable of carrying nuclear
weapons and the precision on striking the target is very high with which the night attack is feasible.
The launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile.
i. Prithvi-II is a surface-to-surface SRBM, developed by the Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) of India under its Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP).
ii. The missile is a single-stage liquid-fueled missile that has a maximum warhead mounting capability
of 500 kg, along with 250 km extended range and it can be launched from a mobile launcher and the
missile can carry a weapon ranging from 500 to 1000 kg and is powered by a two-engine liquid
propellant.
17. In which city did Chairman of ISRO S Somanath recently (in June’22) inaugurated the
Ananth Technologies new state of the art spacecraft manufacturing facility?
2) Tiruchirappalli, Chennai
3) New Delhi, Delhi
4) Chandipur, Odisha
Explanation:
Dr S Somanath, Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) inaugurated the Ananth
Technologies’ new state of the art spacecraft manufacturing facility at Karnataka Industrial Area
Development Board (KIADB) Aerospace Park, Bengaluru, Karnataka. This is India’s first such facility
in the private sector.
i. Objective: To pursue space science research and planetary exploration and to harness space
technology for the development of India.
ii. Ananth Technologies established in 1992 designs and manufactures systems for Indian aerospace.
It is a 15000 square metre facility.
18.The electronic trading platform ‘mRube’ was promoted by Rubber Board went Live on June
8 2022 and i– Sourcing Technologies Pvt. Ltd is the technology partner for mRube.
The i– Sourcing Technologies Pvt. Ltd is located in which city?
4) Telangana
5) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer- 1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Explanation:
mRube, the electronic trading platform promoted by Rubber Board, went Live on June 8 2022. The
board intends to complement the existing trade system for rubber by introducing more transparency
coupled with quality assurance and payment security through mRube.
i. The technology partner for developing the mRube is Ahmedabad, Gujarat-based i– Sourcing
Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
ii. Rubber Board is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of
India. It was constituted as per the Rubber Act, 1947 and Rubber Rules 1955, for the overall
development of the rubber industry in India. Rubber Board Founded on 18 April 1947 and Head Office
is located in Kottayam, Kerala. KN Raghavan is the current Executive Director of the Rubber Board.
19. Name the country that recently (in June’22) Launched its 1st fully Domestically Built
Aircraft Carrier named ‘Fujian’.
1) China
2) Japan
3) Russia
4) United Arab Emirates
Answer- 1) China
Explanation:
China launched its first fully domestically built catapult aircraft carrier, ‘Fujian’ which is its most
advanced naval vessel. It was launched at a brief ceremony held at Shanghai’s Jiangnan Shipyard. It is
the biggest and most modern aircraft carrier, marking a major military advance for the Asian
superpower.
i. Fujian is China’s 3rd aircraft carrier built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Limited.
ii. Fujian has a flat, straight flight deck equipped with electromagnetic catapults and arresting devices,
and has a full displacement of more than 80,000 tonnes. The advanced catapult system is called
Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) which is more energy-efficient and reduces
maintenance.
20. In June 2022, The Indian Coast Guard’s (ICGs) inducted a first made in India Advanced Light
Helicopter (ALH) Mark III Indigenous aircraft in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
Which organisation developed the ALH Mark III aircraft ?
1) Indian Navy
2) Bharat Electronics Limited
4) Indian Army
Answer- 3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Explanation:
The Indian Coast Guard’s (ICGs) inducted a first made in India Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH)
Mark III aircraft in the Coast Guard Region East which is headquartered in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
The ALH is an indigenous aircraft designed and developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited(HAL).

i. This is the first induction into the newly created ‘840 Squadron’ that is to be based in Chennai, three
more choppers of the same variant are to be inducted. The new aircraft was received at the Coast
Guard Air Station, Chennai.
ii. The ALH MK III has the multifold capability of Beyond Visual Range detection, using the state-of-
the-art radar integrated with long range imaging and identification using the Electro Optical Pod and
Automatic Identification System.
21. Name the country that recently (in June’22) launched its first indigenously built space
rocket “Nuri”.
1) Israel
2) Russia
3) China
4) Japan
5) South Korea
Answer- 5) South Korea
Explanation:
South Korea launched its first indigenously built space rocket – Korea Satellite Launch Vehicle
(KSLV) II, called as “Nuri”, from Naro Space Center, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) in
Goheung, South Jeolla Province, at a launch site in Goheung, Jeollanam-do Province, South Korea. In
Korean, the word Nuri means ‘world’.
i. With this launch, South Korea has become the World’s 10th nation to place a satellite into space with
its own technology.
ii. Nuri is a 3-stage rocket developed to put a 1.5-ton satellite into the low orbit of 600-800 kilometres
above the Earth. Nuri, the 47.2-meter-long, 200-ton space rocket has a maximum diameter of 3.5
meters.
22. In June 2022, India’s 1st ‘demand-driven’ Communication Satellite, NewSpace India
Limited’s (NSIL), GSAT 24 satellite was successfully launched through Ariane-5 Rocket by
Arianespace from ________.
1) Hainan Province, South China
2) Bhadrak, Odisha
3) French Guiana, South America
4) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
5) Florida, United States
Answer- 3) French Guiana, South America
Explanation:
The India’s Communication Satellite, NewSpace India Limited’s (NSIL), GSAT (Geosynchronous
Satellite)-24 satellite was successfully launched through Ariane-5 Rocket/Ariane Flight VA257 by
French company Arianespace from the Guiana Space Centre, in Kourou, French Guiana in South
America. This is India’s 1st ‘demand-driven’ communication satellite
i. GSAT24 is built by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for NSIL. It was the 25th Indian
satellite launched by Arianespace and the 11th of the GSAT series.
ii. GSAT24 is a 24-Ku band communication satellite weighing 4180 kg with pan-India coverage for
meeting DTH (Direct-To-Home) application needs. It will provide high-quality television,
telecommunications and broadcasting services over India with a mission life of 15 years.

iii. GSAT-24 is NSIL’s first dedicated commercial satellite launch mission Tata Play’s (formerly
TataSky) DTH services.
23. In June 2022, China launched the 2nd Batch of three new remote sensing satellites of
Yaogan-35 series by a ________ rocket from the Sichuan Province, southwest China.
1) Long March 4C
2) Long March 3B
3) Long March 2D
4) Long March 4B
5) Long March 5
Answer- 3) Long March 2D
Explanation:
China successfully launched the 2nd Batch of three new remote sensing satellites of Yaogan-35 series
by a Long March (LM)-2D carrier rocket, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC) in Sichuan
Province, southwest China.
i. The satellites entered the desired orbit successfully as the second batch of the Yaogan-35 series.
XSLC specialises in the insertion of satellites into Geostationary Orbit (GEO), such as broadcast,
communication, and meteorological satellites.
ii. Three Yaogan-35 satellites, the first batch, were launched into orbit by China on November 6, 2021.
The LM-2D is a two-stage launch vehicle. Its overall length is 41.056 metres (m), and its lift-off mass is
250 tonnes.
24. Name the Bank that recently (in June’22) collaborated with the Department of Pension &
Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) to create an Integrated Pensioners’ Portal.
1) Bank of Baroda
2) Indian Bank
3) Bank of India
Explanation:
In order to provide seamless services and enhance the quality of life for pensioners, the Department of
Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions,
Government of India (GoI), will collaborate with State Bank of India (SBI) to develop an integrated
pensioners’ portal.
i. DoPPW made this announcement during a two-day Bankers’ Awareness Program that it had
organised in Udaipur, Rajasthan. This was the first in a series of awareness programs for Central
Pension Processing Centres and field functionaries in various banks who handle pension-related
work.

25. In June 2022, the Vertical Launch- Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) was
recently flight-tested by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the
Indian Navy (IN) from Chandipur, Odisha.
The VL-SRSAM is a ____________ weapon system.
1) Landborne
2) Shipborne
3) AirBorne
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 2) Shipborne
Explanation:
The indigenously developed shipborne weapon system, Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air
Missile (VL-SRSAM) was successfully flight-tested by the Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy (IN) from a warship at Integrated Test Range (ITR),
Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
i. VL-SRSAM is a ship-borne weapon system to neutralize various aerial high-speed airborne targets at
the range of 40km to 50km and at an altitude of around 15km including sea-skimming targets.
ii. Its design is based on Astra Mark-1 missile which is a Beyond Visual Range Missile (BVR) Air-To-Air
Missile (BVRAAM). Its two key features of the VL-SRSAM are cruciform wings and thrust vectoring.
26. From which country did NASA recently (in June’22) launch its 1st commercial rocket
named "NASA Black Brant IX suborbital sounding rocket" in 27 years?
1) Japan
2) Madagascar
3) Sri Lanka
4) Australia
5) Indonesia
Answer- 4) Australia
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the space agency of the United States
(US), launched a NASA Black Brant IX suborbital sounding rocket from the Arnhem Space
Center(ASC) on the Dhupuma Plateau near Nhulunbuy in Australia.
i. It was the first occasion that NASA had launched a rocket from the Northern Territory of Australia
in 27 years, since 1995. It was also the agency’s first launch from a commercial spaceport outside of
the United States.
ii. Two of the three missions will focus on Alpha Centauri A and B, the nearest double-star systems to
the Earth, at a distance of 4.3 light-years. The third will study X-rays emerging from the interstellar
medium – the clouds of gases and particles in the space between stars.
27. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to India's First Set of Space Start-
Ups to Launch (in June’22) Payloads into Space?
A) The IN-SPACe has authorised Dhruva Space Private Limited & Digantara Research and
Technologies Private Limited to launch their payloads into space.
B) The first two authorized payloads for launch are Dhruva Space Satellite Orbital Deployer
(DSOD 1U) and ROBust Integrating Proton Fluence Meter (ROBI).

C) The payloads would be launched by the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM) of Polar
Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C53 (PSLV-C53) on June 30, 2022.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
The Indian Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) headquartered at Ahmedabad in
Gujarat, has authorised two Indian private firms, Dhruva Space Private Limited in Hyderabad
(Telangana) and Digantara Research and Technologies Private Limited in Bengaluru (Karnataka),
to launch their payloads into space.
• They are the first set of space start-ups to receive the authorization, signalling the
commencement of private space sector launches in India.
i. The first two authorized payloads for launch are Dhruva Space Satellite Orbital Deployer (DSOD 1U)
from Dhruva Space and ROBust Integrating Proton Fluence Meter (ROBI),Digantara.
ii. The payloads would be launched by the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM) of Polar
Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C53 (PSLV-C53) on June 30, 2022.
iii. The ISRO will launch PSLV-C53, its 55th mission, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in
Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 18:00 IST on June 30, 2022.
iv. The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), an ISRO organisation, has organized a free three-day
training course on the utilization of “Bhuvan” portal scheduled on July 12–14, 2022.
28. In June 2022, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) received the crew module
fairing (CMF) from Alpha Design Technology Limited’s (ADTL).
The ADTL is located in which city?
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO), Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) has received
the crew module fairing (CMF), a critical structure that will protect the Gaganyaan module carrying
the astronauts during launch, from a Alpha Design Technology Limited’s (ADTL), Bengaluru,
Karnataka.
i. The CMF was manufactured by Alpha Design Technology Limited’s (ADTL), a fully owned
subsidiary of Alpha Tocol Engineering Services at Peenya,industrial area of the Bengaluru city.
Whereas, the design and specifications of CMF are from ISRO.
ii. ADTL is also working on ISRO’s other projects that includes big and small satellites, ground stations
in Bhutan, Andaman and Nicobar, northeast India and on launchers such as Polar Satellite Launch
Vehicle (PSLV) and GeoSynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV).

29. Name the organisation that recently (in June’22) test-fired the Laser-Guided Anti-Tank
Guided Missile (ATGM) from Main Battle Tank (MBT) along with the Indian Army.
1) Bharat Electronics
3) Bharat Dynamics
Answer- 4) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Explanation:
An indigenously-developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) was successfully test-
fired from Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun by Defence Research and Development Organisation
(DRDO) and Indian Army at KK Ranges near Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. This test was supported by
the Armoured Corps Centre & School (ACC&S), Ahmednagar.
i. The ATGM successfully defeated the target at minimum ranges which resulting in the establishment
of its capability to engage targets from minimum to maximum ranges.
ii. It has multi-platform launch capability and is currently undergoing technical evaluation trials from
120 mm rifled gun of MBT Arjun and it uses tandem High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) warhead to
defeat Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) protected armoured vehicles in ranges from 1.5 to 5
kilometre.
30. In June 2022, NASA launched CAPSTONE, a 12-unit CubeSate lunar orbiter, to the moon on
Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on the Mahia Peninsula in
________.
1) Brazil
2) Indonesia
3) Australia
4) New Zealand
5) Madagascar
Answer- 4) New Zealand
Explanation:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s CAPSTONE ,12-unit CubeSate lunar orbiter
was successfully launched on Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from the Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on
the Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, which marks the first-of-its-kind for both Rocket Lab and NASA.
The mission’s aim is to allow future spacecraft to determine their location without relying on Earth-
based tracking.
i. The Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment
(CAPSTONE) is a low-cost mission that carries a payload flight computer and radio that performs
calculations to determine 55-pound (25 kilograms) CubeSat, a microwave size satellite’s location in its
orbital path.
31. Which organization recently (in June’22) commissioned the 835 Squadron, indigenous
advanced light helicopter (ALH) DHRUV MK-III aircraft at Porbandar port, Gujarat?
1) Indian Army
2) Indian Coast Guard
3) Indian Navy

4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 2) Indian Coast Guard
Explanation:
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned the 835 Squadron (CG), indigenous advanced light helicopter
(ALH) DHRUV MK-III aircraft at Porbandar port, Gujarat. It was commissioned by ICG director
general Virender Singh Pathania at the force’s air enclave on the west coast and is commanded by
Commandant Sunil Dutt.
i. The ALH MK III helicopters have been indigenously manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL) with a state-of-the-art equipment including advanced RADAR, Electro optical sensors,
Shakti engines, full glass cockpit, high-intensity searchlight, advanced communication systems,
automatic identification system and SAR homer.
SPORTS
1. In May 2022, ________ won the 10th edition of the 2022 Norway Chess Blitz by securing the 1st
rank in the tournament, while Indian Grandmaster (GM) Viswanathan Anand secured the
_______ rank.
1) Magnus Carlsen; 4th
2) Anish Giri; 3rd
3) Wesley Barbossa So; 4th
4) Magnus Carlsen; 2nd
5) Wesley Barbossa So; 3rd
Answer- 3) Wesley Barbossa So; 4th
Explanation:
The Filipino-American chess Grandmaster (GM) Wesley Barbossa So won the 10th edition of the
2022 Norway Chess Blitz tournament held in Finansparken, Stavanger, Norway.
i. The Indian GM Viswanathan Anand defeated Norwegian GM Magnus Carlsen in round seven of the
blitz event and secured fourth position, GM Anish Giri from Dutch secured 3rd Rank and GM Magnus
Carlsen from Norway secured 2nd Rank.
ii. The Norway Chess 2022 will take place between May 30 to June 10 2022. It consists of Blitz
tournament and Classical tournament.
2. As per the International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) World Rankings 2022 released in May
2022, the Indian Women’s Hockey team ranked ______ position, while ____ country tops the
ranking.
1) 3rd; Argentina
2) 5th; Australia
3) 6th; Netherlands
4) 5th; Argentina
5) 3rd; Netherlands
Answer- 3) 6th; Netherlands

Explanation:
The International Hockey Federation’s (FIH – Fédération Internationale de Hockey) World Rankings
2022 has ranked the Indian Women’s Hockey team at the 6th position, for the first time, with
2029.396 points.
i. The women’s ranking is topped by the Netherlands (Rank 1) followed by Argentina (rank 2) And
Australia (rank 3).
ii. Indian Men’s Hockey Team has slipped to the 4th rank in the FIH World Rankings 2022. Australia
(rank 1) tops the list followed by Belgium (rank 2) and The Netherlands (Rank 3)
3. Who recently (in May ’22) won the bronze medal in the women’s VL2 200m event at the 2022
International Canoe Federation (ICF) Paracanoe World Cup and became the first-ever Indian to
win a medal in the ICF World Cup?
1) Aditya Mehta
2) Yogesh
3) Prachi Yadav
4) Naazim Javed Khan
5) Raj Aravindan
Answer- 3) Prachi Yadav
Explanation:
Indian Para Canoeist Prachi Yadav (from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh) has won the bronze medal in the
women’s VL2 200m event at the 2022 ICF Paracanoe World Cup, held from 26th May to 29th May
2022 in Poznan, Poland. She has become the first-ever Indian to win a medal in the International
Canoe Federation(ICF) World Cup.
i. Prachi Yadav won the bronze with a timing of 1:04.71 seconds where Susan Seipel of Australia won
the gold with a timing of 1:01.54s and Brianna Hennessy of Canada (1:01.58s) won the silver.
4. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the 15th edition of TATA Indian
Premier League (IPL) 2022?
1) Gujarat Titans led by Captain Hardik Himanshu Pandya won the 15th edition of TATA IPL 2022 for
the 1st time in their first IPL season by defeating Rajasthan Royals.
2) Yuzvendra Chahal from India became the highest wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League
surpassing Former Sri Lanka Player, Lasith Malinga.
3) Rohit Sharma from India becomes 2nd Indian after Virat Kohli to score 10,000 runs in Twenty 20
Internationals.
4) Shikhar Dhawan from India becomes first player to hit 700 fours in IPL.
5) Ashish Nehra becomes the first Indian Headcoach (Gujarat Titans) to win an IPL trophy.
Answer- 2) Yuzvendra Chahal from India became the highest wicket-taker in the Indian
Premier League surpassing Lasith Malinga.
Explanation:
Gujarat Titans (GT) led by Captain Hardik Himanshu Pandya won the 15th edition of TATA sponsored
Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 for the 1st time in their first IPL season, by defeating Rajasthan
Royals (RR) at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The league took place from 26 March
2022 to 29 May 2022.
• Dwayne Bravo (West Indies) playing for Chennai Super Kings became the highest wicket-
taker in the Indian Premier League surpassing Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka, IPL – retired).

• Rohit Sharma (India) playing for Mumbai Indians becomes 2nd Indian after Virat Kohli to score
10,000 runs in Twenty 20 Internationals.
• Shikhar Dhawan (India) playing for Punjab Kings becomes first player to hit 700 fours in IPL.
• Ashish Nehra becomes the first Indian Headcoach (Gujarat Titans) to win an IPL trophy.
5. The Supernovas Cricket Team won the 4th edition of the Women’s T20 Challenge (2022),
held at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, Maharashtra, by defeating Velocity
Team.
Name the captain of Supernovas?
1) Deepti Sharma
2) Jhulan Goswami
3) Harmanpreet Kaur
4) Mithali Raj
5) Smriti Mandhana
Answer- 3) Harmanpreet Kaur
Explanation:
The Fourth edition of Women’s T20 Challenge (2022) took place in India, in which a total of 3
teams participated. Supernovas women (Supernovas) won the Women’s T20 Challenge 2022,
defeating Velocity by 4 runs in the final of the tournament, which was held at Maharashtra Cricket
Association Stadium, Pune, Maharashtra. Harmanpreet Kaur was the Captain of Supernovas.
i. Women’s T20 Challenge was first held in 2018 and Supernovas won three editions (2018, 2019,
2022) and in 2020 Trailblazers were crowned the champions.
6. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the 2022 Hero Men’s Hockey Asia
Cup held in May 2022?
A) The 2022 Hero Men’s Hockey Asia Cup is the 11th Men's Hockey Asia Cup which was held at
Jakarta, Indonesia.
B) India won the bronze medal at 2022 Hero Men’s Hockey Asia Cup by defeating Pakistan
under the captainship of Manpreet Singh.
C) South Korea won the gold medal in the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup title 2022 for 5th Time by
defeating Malaysia.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 2) Only B
Explanation:
India won the bronze medal at 2022 Hero Men’s Hockey Asia Cup by defeating Japan under the
captainship of Birendra Lakra and SV Sunil (Vice Captain).
i. The 2022 Hero Men’s Hockey Asia Cup is the 11th Men's Hockey Asia Cup which was held at
Jakarta,Indonesia from May 23 – June 1,2022, organized by the Asian Hockey Federation(AHF).
ii. South Korea won the gold medal in the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup title 2022 for 5th Time by defeating
Malaysia.
Note- India’s Uttam Kumar became the Rising Star of the Tournament.

7. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the 126th edition of the ROLAND-
GARROS (French Open) 2022 held in Paris from 16 May to 5 June 2022?
1) Rafael Nadal (Spain) clinched his 22nd Grand Slam title (Men’s singles category) in French Open
2022 by defeating Casper Ruud (Norway).
2) Rafael Nadal becomes the second player to win 22 Grand Slam titles in Men’s Singles after Novak
Djokovic (Serbia).
3) Rafael Nadal reached his 300th Grand Slam match victory by defeating Corentin Moutet of France.
4) India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Dutch partner Matwe Middelkoop have entered the semi-finals
stage (Men’s Doubles category) of the French Open for the first time.
5) Iga Swiatek from Poland defeated Coco Gauff from US to win second career Grand Slam title at
French open 2022.
Answer- 2) Rafael Nadal becomes the second player to win 22 Grand Slam titles in Men’s Singles
after Novak Djokovic (Serbia).
Explanation:
Rafael Nadal became the first player in history to win 22 Grand Slam titles in Men’s Singles followed
by Roger Federer (Switzerland) won 20 Grand Slams and Novak Djokovic (Serbia) won 20 Grand
Slams respectively. Nadal won his first French Open title in 2005.
• Rafael Nadal (Spain) clinched his 22nd Grand Slam title (Men’s singles category) in ROLAND-
GARROS (French Open) 2022 by defeating Casper Ruud (Norway).
• Nadal added his 14th ROLAND-GARROS 2022 trophy to his cabinet with the prize money of 2.2
million euros. It was the 126th edition of the French Open and the second Grand Slam event of
2022.
• Rafael Nadal reached his 300th Grand Slam match victory by defeating Corentin Moutet of
France.
• India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Dutch partner Matwe Middelkoop have entered the semi-finals
stage (Men’s Doubles category) of the French Open for the first time.
• Iga Swiatek from Poland defeated Coco Gauff from the US to win second career Grand Slam title
at French open 2022.
8. The Indian women’s cricket team captain, Mithali Raj announced her retirement (in June’22)
from all forms of international cricket.
In which year did Mithali Raj receive the ‘Padma Shri award’ in the field of sport?
1) 2001
2) 2003
3) 2021
4) 2010
5) 2015
Answer- 5) 2015
Explanation:
Indian women’s cricket team captain, Mithali Raj hailing from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, announced her
retirement from all forms of international cricket, completing her 23 years of international career. GoI
honoured her with Padma Shri in 2015 for her contribution to sports.
• Previously in September 2019, she retired from twenty 20 International (T20Is) but continued
to play One Day Internationals(ODIs) and Test cricket. In March 2021, she became the first
Indian woman cricketer and second internationally to complete 10,000 runs across all formats.

Awards & honours:

i. The government of India(GoI) honoured her with the Arjuna Award in 2003 for her outstanding
achievement in cricket and the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2021.
9. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s ODI (WODI) Batting Rankings
(as of June’22), Indian player Mithali Raj secured a _____ rank while _______ from Australia tops
the ranking.
1) 7th; Alyssa Healy
2) 9th; Natalie Sciver
3) 8th; Alyssa Healy
4) 7th; Natalie Sciver
5) 9th; Beth Mooney
Answer- 1) 7th; Alyssa Healy
Explanation:
According to the International Cricket Council(ICC) Women’s ODI (WODI) Player Rankings (June
2022) – WODI ODI Batting Rankings, India’s Mithali Raj has retained the 7th rank and Smriti
Mandhana has retained the 9th rank. The ranking was topped by Alyssa Healy of Australia (rank
1) followed by Natalie Sciver of England (rank 2) and Beth Mooney of Australia (rank 3).
i. Indian Women’s cricket team has ranked 4th on the WODI Women’s ODI ranking (team ranking)
while Australia has topped the team ranking followed by South Africa and England on 2nd and 3rd
Rank respectively.
10.What is the official name of ‘mascot’ for 44th International Chess Federation (FIDE-
Fédération Internationale des Échecs) Chess Olympiad which will be held from 28th July to
10th August 2022?
1) Thambi
2) Jaya
3) Vijay
4) Dhakad
5) Vijaya
Answer- 1) Thambi
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu(TN) Chief Minister(CM) MK Stalin, launched the official logo and mascot named ‘Thambi’
(which means younger brother in Tamil) for 44th International Chess Federation (FIDE-Fédération
Internationale des Échecs) Chess Olympiad which is scheduled to be held from 28th July to 10th
August 2022 in at Mamallapuram, Chennai, Tamil Ndau.
About the Mascot: Thambi:
i.The mascot Thambi is a knight dressed in the traditional Tamil attire Veshti (Dhoti) with a shirt. The
word “Chess Believe” is seen on the shirt of the mascot.
ii.The mascot is seen standing with folded hands (greeting gesture).
11. Where was the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2022 held?
1) Doha, Qatar
2) Abu Dhabi, UAE
3) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

4) Damascus, Syria
5) Baku, Azerbaijan
Answer- 5) Baku, Azerbaijan
Explanation:
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2022 was held in Baku, Azerbaijan
from 28th May 2022 to 7th June 2022.
Highlights
i.India won a total of five medals, with 2 gold, 3 silver, and holds 5th position in overall championship.
• First being the Republic of Korea with 5 Gold and 3 Bronze, Next comes the United States of
America with 4 Gold 3 Silver and 1 Bronze.
ii.Swapnil Kusale and Ashi Chouksey won gold 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) mixed team shooting event
defeating Ukraine’s Serhiy Kulish and Daria Tykhova.
12. Who won the 10th edition of the Norway Chess 2022, which was held at Finansparken in
Stavanger, Norway?
1) Firouzja Alireza
2) Viswanathan Anand
3) So Wesley
4) Magnus Carlsen
5) Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Answer- 4) Magnus Carlsen
Explanation:
The 10th edition of the Norway Chess 2022 was held at Finansparken in Stavanger, Norway from 30th
May 2022 to 10th June 2022.
• Magnus Carlsen won the Armageddon against Bulgarian GrandMaster Veselin Topalov to keep
the title for the fourth successive year and for the fifth time in 10 editions.
• Viswanathan Anand at the Tournament:
i.Former world champion and first grandmaster from India, Viswanathan Anand won the final round
against Norwegian chess player Aryan Tari to place 3rd in the Norway Chess tournament.But he won
current world champion Magnus Carlsen in the fifth round of the tournament.
• He finished with 14.5 points to sign off at the third place behind Carlsen (16.5 points) and
Azerbaijan’s Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (15.5).
13. Who recently (in June ’22) won the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix and became Red
Bull’s Most Successful Driver?
1) Max Verstappen
2) George Russell
3) Sergio Pérez
4) Charles Leclerc
5) Sebastian Vettel
Answer- 1) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Red Bull's Max Verstappen, the Belgian-Dutch racing driver won the Azerbaijan Formula One (F1)
Grand Prix 2022 held at Baku City Circuit (with a total of 51 laps), Baku, Azerbaijan to extend his

Formula One championship lead over Ferrari's Charles Leclerc (Monaco). Formula One
championships are held by Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).
i. Max Verstappen became the most successful driver in the Red Bull of all time and at present, he has
66 podiums for Red Bull and his 25th career win ties him with Jim Clark and Niki Lauda for ninth on
the all-time list.
ii. Red Bull racing driver Sergio Perez (Mexico) stood second in the pole position, followed by him was
the Mercedes racing driver George Russell (British).
14. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Stuttgart Open 2022?
1) The 40th edition of the Stuttgart Open 2022 was the men’s & women’s tennis tournament held in
Stuttgart, Italy.
2) Matteo Berrettini (Italy) won men’s singles title by defeating Andy Murray (Britain) in 2022 BOSS
Open.
3) Iga Swiatek (Poland) won the women’s singles title by defeating Aryna Siarhiejeŭna Sabalenka
(Belarus).
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
The 45th edition of the Stuttgart Open 2022 was the men’s and women’s tennis tournament held in
Stuttgart, Germany.
• Matteo Berrettini (Italy) won men’s singles title by defeating Andy Murray (Britain) in 2022
BOSS Open.
• Iga Swiatek of Poland won the women’s singles title by defeating Aryna Siarhiejeŭna Sabalenka
of Belarus.
• Matteo Berrettini, a 26-year-old and World No. 10 now holds a perfect 9-0 record at the ATP
250 event, who has earlier won the Stuttgart open title in 2019.
• The Stuttgart Open is part of the ATP Tour 250 series of the 2022 ATP Tour. 2022 BOSS Open
was a men’s tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts and 2022 Porsche Tennis
Grand Prix, is a women’s tennis tournament played on Clay courts.
15. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the 4th edition of Khelo India
Youth Games (KIYG) 2021 which was hosted by Haryana at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in
Panchkula, Haryana in June 2022?
1) Haryana won the KIYG 2021 with 52 gold medals for the second time while Delhi tops among UT.
2) The State Bank of India (SBI) was the title sponsor of KIYG 2021 while Punjab National Bank (PNB)
is Associate Sponsor for the 1st time in KIYG.
3) The name of the Mascot for Haryana for Khelo India Youth Games-21 is ‘Jaya’
4) Weightlifter Harshada Garud from Maharashtra broke the youth national record in the girls’ 45kg
category by lifting 83kg to win the gold.
5) Athlete Unnati Hooda (Haryana), the youngest Indian badminton player to make it to the Uber Cup
team clinched Badmintons Girl Singles Event.
Answer- 3) The name of the Mascot for Haryana for Khelo India Youth Games-21 is ‘Jaya’

Explanation:
Haryana won the KIYG 2021 with 52 gold medals for the second time while Delhi tops among UT and
secured 6th rank in Overall. This was Haryana’s second KIYG title. It won the inaugural title in 2018.
• The State Bank of India (SBI) was the title sponsor of KIYG 2021 while Punjab National Bank
(PNB) is Associate Sponsor for the 1st time in KIYG.
• The name of the Mascot for Haryana for Khelo India Youth Games-21 is ‘Dhakad’.The animal
Cow is significant to Haryana, an agricultural hub of Northern India. The mascots for the KIYG
are ‘Jaya’ the blackbuck and ‘Vijay’ the tiger. The jersey is white in colour with the Khelo India
Youth Games symbol spread across it.
• Five indigenous sports viz. Mallakhamb, Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta And Yogasana and A
total of 903 medals were awarded at KIYG 2021.
• Weightlifter from Maharashtra, Harshada Garud broke the youth national record in the girls’
45kg category by lifting 83kg to win the gold.
• Haryana athlete Unnati Hooda, the youngest Indian badminton player to make it to the Uber
Cup team clinched Badmintons Girl Singles Event.
16. Which of the following countries will jointly host the FIFA World Cup 2026?
1) United States
2) Canada
3) Mexico
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA -International Federation of Association
Football) announced that the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by the United States (US),
Canada, and Mexico for the first time in the history of FIFA world cup the event will be hosted by 3
countries. Los Angeles (US), Toronto (Canada) and Mexico City (Mexico) are among the host cities for
the tournament.
i. It will also be the first time that 48 teams will feature in the tournament, an increase from the 32
that will contest in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 from November 21 – December 18. This will be the
first World Cup hosted by more than one nation since 2002. Japan and South Korea jointly hosted the
2002 World Cup.
ii. FIFA is an acronym for Federation Internationale de Football Association/International Federation
of Association Football. The FIFA World Cup is an international football competition and the
championship has been awarded every four years.
17. Who recently (in June ’22) won the Formula One (F1) Canadian Grand Prix 2022 held in
Montreal?
1) Lewis Hamilton
2) Max Verstappen
3) Sergio Pérez
4) Carlos Sainz
5) Sebastian Vettel
Answer- 2) Max Verstappen

Explanation:
2021 Formula One World Champion and a red bull racer, Max Verstappen of the Netherlands has won
his 6th Formula One(F1) title of the 2022 season in the Canadian Grand Prix 2022 at Circuit Gilles
Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada. Verstappen has won the four of the previous five Grand Prix this
season.
i. Carlos Sainz of Spain, Ferrari driver placed 2nd and Lewis Hamilton of United kingdom, Mercedes
driver placed 3rd in the Canadian Grand Prix 2022.
ii. Verstappen has won six races this season(2022) – Saudi Arabian GP, Emilia Romagna GP, Miami GP,
Spanish GP, Azerbaijan GP, and now the Canadian GP.
18. Name the Indian football player became (as of June’22) the 5th highest goalscorer in
International Football.
1) Amrinder Singh
2) Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
3) Sunil Chhetri
4) Deepak Tangri
5) Rahul Bheke
Answer- 3) Sunil Chhetri
Explanation:
Indian Men’s football team captain Sunil Chhetri scored his 84th International goal against Hong
Kong during the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers and equalled the
record of Real Madrid and Hungarian Football Legend Ferenc Puskás and became the joint fifth
highest goalscorer in international football.
i. Sunil Chhetri has scored 84 goals in 129 appearances while Ferenc Puskás (died in 2006 aged 79)
scored 84 goals in 85 international matches.
ii. Sunil Chhetri is the 3rd highest goal scorer in international football among active players, after
Cristiano Ronaldo with 117 goals and Lionel Messi with 86 goals.
19. Who recently (in June'22) became India’s 74th Grandmaster (GM) during the 9th Cattolica
Chess Festival in Italy?
1) Raja Rithvik R.
2) Bharath Subramaniyam
3) Harshit Raja
4) Rahul Srivatshav P
5) Sankalp Gupta
Answer- 4) Rahul Srivatshav P
Explanation:
Rahul Srivatshav P of Telangana has become India’s 74th Grandmaster (GM) after breaking the
2500 (Elo points) barrier in live International Chess Federation (FIDE) ratings during the 9th
Cattolica Chess Festival 2022 in Italy.
i. Rahul Srivatshav reached the 2500 Elo live rating mark after drawing his 8th round game against
Grandmaster Levan Pantsulaia in the Cattolica event.
Note - To become a GM, a player must secure 3 GM norms and cross the live rating of 2500 Elo points.
Viswanathan Anand became India’s 1st GM in 1988.

20. Name the Indian Player who recently (in June’22) won the gold medal in the girls Under-15
category at the 29th Asian Junior Squash Individual Championships held in Pattaya, Thailand.
1) Bhuvneshwari Kumari
2) Anahat Singh
3) Joshna Chinappa
4) Dipika Pallikal
5) Tanvi Khanna
Answer- 2) Anahat Singh
Explanation:
Indian player Anahat Singh won the gold medal in the girls Under-15 category at the 29th Asian
Junior Squash Individual Championships defeating Kwong Ena of Hong Kong 3-0 in the final. The
tournament was held in Pattaya, Thailand between 15 – 19 June 2022.
i. Anahat reached the finals without dropping a single game in the tournament and had also defeated
Malaysian top seed Whitney Isabelle Wilson 3-0 in the semi-finals.
ii. So far, Anahat has won 46 national circuit titles, two national championships and eight
international titles. She is the only Indian girl to win the US Junior Open in any category and the
British Junior Open.
21. Who recently (in June’22) won the gold medal by winning the Javelin throw event (86.69
meters) at the Kuortane Games 2022 in Kuortane, Finland?
1) Neeraj Chopra
2) Anil Singh
3) Ravinder Singh Khaira
4) Sumit Antil
5) Devendra Jhajharia
Answer- 1) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation:
Indian javelin ace and Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra has won the gold medal by winning the
Javelin throw event (86.69 meters) at the Kuortane Games 2022 in Kuortane, Finland. This marks
the first top podium finish of the season. He won the gold defeating reigning world champion
Anderson Peters of Grenada.
i. Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott (86.64 meters), champion of the 2012 Olympics(London),
has secured 2nd place and Anderson Peters (84.75 meters) secured the 3rd.
22. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Asian Track Cycling
Championships (ATCC) 2022?
1) India hosted the Asian Track Cycling Championships (ATCC) 2022 was held at New Delhi, Delhi in
June 2022.
2) The Indian cycling team secured the 5th place with a total of 23 medals (2 Gold, 6 Silver, and 15
Bronze), while Japan tops the medal tally.
3) Ronaldo Singh became the first Indian cyclist to win silver in a continental championship in the
senior category of the ATCC 2022.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3

Explanation:
India hosted the Asian Track Cycling Championships (ATCC) 2022 – 41st Senior, 28th Junior Asian &
10th Para Track Cycling Championships from 18th to 22nd June 2022 in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The Indian cycling team concluded its season in fifth place with a total of 23 medals, including 2
Gold, 6 Silver, and 15 Bronze. Japan tops the medal tally with 18 gold, 7 silver, and 2 bronze
medals(senior, junior, and para combined).
ii. Ronaldo Singh became the first Indian cyclist to win silver in a continental championship in the
senior category on the final day of the Asian Track Cycling Championships (ATCC) 2022
23. Who recently (in June’22) became India’s 1st weightlifter to Win Gold Medal at the
International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Youth World Championships 2022 held in León,
Mexico?
1) Omkar Otari
2) Gurunaidu Sanapathi
3) Sathish Sivalingam
4) Vijay Prajapati
5) Vikas Thakur
Answer- 2) Gurunaidu Sanapathi
Explanation:
Gurunaidu Sanapathi, from Andhra Pradesh (AP), has won the gold medal at the 55 Kg Men event at
the 2022 IWF Youth World Championships, held from 11th to 18th June 2022 in León, Mexico.
i. He became the first Indian weightlifter to win a Gold Medal at the IWF Youth World
Championships. He won the gold medal with a total effort of 230 kg – 104kg(snatch) and 126kg (Clean
& Jerk) in the 55 Kg Men’s category.
ii. India’ ranked 5th in the medal tally at the event with 4 medals where the Indian athletes have
secured 1 gold medal, 2 silver medals and 1 bronze medal. Kazakhstan tops the medal tally with 4
golds, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals.
Athlete Category Medal
Gurunaidu Sanapathi 55 Kg Men Gold
Vijay Prajapati 49 Kg Men Silver
Akansha Kishor Vyavhare 40 Kg Women Silver
Soumya Sunil Dalvi 45 Kg Women Bronze
24. Which country shared the trophy along with India due to a tie-break in the Paytm’s 5-match
Twenty20 International (T20I) series in June 2022?
1) Sri Lanka
2) South Africa
3) West Indies
4) Ireland
5) Australia
Answer- 2) South Africa

Explanation:
The Paytm sponsored 5 match Twenty20 International (T20I) was hosted by India (IND) against
South Africa (SA) from June 09 to June 19, 2022. The 5 match T20I series ended in a tie-breaker (2-2)
as the first two matches were won by South African Cricket team led by Temba Bavuma and 3rd and
4th match was won by Indian cricket team led by Rishabh Pant and the decider (5th match) was
called-off due to rain and the trophy was shared between both the teams.
i. Indian Cricket Team defeated South Africa in the third T20I by 48 runs, which is India’s biggest
victory (by runs) against South Africa in T20Is. India’s previous biggest T20I victory against South
Africa was on September 20, 2007, when they won by 37 runs.
25. In the Indonesia Open 2022, a tournament in the Badminton World Federation (BWF)
World Tour, Viktor Axelsen from _______ won the men’s singles title and _______ from Chinese
Taipei won the women’s singles title.
1) Denmark; Tai Tzu Ying
2) Indonesia; Fukushima Yuki
3) Denmark; Wang Zhi Yi
4) Japan; Fukushima Yuki
5) Indonesia; Tai Tzu Ying
Answer- 1) Denmark; Tai Tzu Ying
Explanation:
Indonesia Open 2022 was held from June 14 to 19 at Istora Stadium in Jakarta, capital of Indonesia.It
was one of the tournaments in 2022 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour.
Men’s Singles: – Viktor Axelsen from Denmark won Men’s Single title against China’s Zhao Jun
Peng and became top in the men’s singles World Tour rankings.
Women’s Singles: – Tai Tzu Ying from Chinese Taipei defeated 2022 Asian champion Wang Zhi Yi
of China to claim the women’s singles title.
26. In June 2022, ________ Hockey Team won the Inaugural Men’s Champion of Hero FIH
Hockey5s Lausanne 2022 held in Switzerland, while Uruguay women’s Hockey Team won the
Inaugural women’s champion.
1) Pakistan
2) Switzerland
3) Poland
4) South Africa
5) India
Answer- 5) India
Explanation:
Indian Men’s Hockey Team won the Inaugural Men’s Champion of Hero FIH Hockey5s Lausanne
2022 defeating Poland Hockey Team, while Uruguay women’s Hockey Team defeated the Switzerland
team and became the inaugural women’s champion.
i. Hero FIH Hockey5s Lausanne 2022, the 1st ever official senior World Hockey5s competition
orgnised by Fédération Internationale de Hockey FIH – International Hockey Federation).
ii. The event was held in the centre of the Olympic Capital Lausanne, Switzerland on 4 and 5 June
2022.

27. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the India vs Ireland T20I series
2022?
1) Indian Cricket Team led by Hardik Pandya defeated Ireland cricket team in both T20I matches.
2) Deepak Hooda and Yuzvendra Chahal broke the record of highest-ever partnership in T20I cricket
by making 176 runs stand.
3) Umran Malik from Jammu and Kashmir has made his debut into the Indian Cricket Team and also
took a wicket in his 2nd match.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
Indian Cricket Team led by Hardik Pandya defeated Ireland cricket team led by Andrew Balbirnie in
both T20I matches and won “Joy E-Bike Electrifying Cup”.
• The match took place from 26 June to 28 June 2022 in Malahide Cricket Club (The Village),
Malahide, Ireland.
i. Umran Malik from Jammu and Kashmir has made his debut into the Indian Cricket Team and also
took a wicket in his 2nd match (1/42 in 4 overs).
ii. Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson broke the record of highest-ever partnership in T20I cricket by
making 176 runs stand. The previous record was between Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, who made a
165-run stand against Sri Lanka.
iii. Deepak Hooda scored his maiden century (104 runs) in the 2nd match against Ireland, which joins
him with Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Suresh Raina in the elite club of only four Indian centurions in
the format.
28. Name the Indian wrestler who recently (in June’22) won the gold medal in the freestyle
Men’s 57 Kg category at the United World Wrestling (UWW)’s Bolat Turlykhanov Cup 2022?
1) Aman Sehrawat
2) Sushil Kumar
3) Bajrang Punia
4) Deepak Punia
5) Ravi Kumar Dahiya
Answer- 1) Aman Sehrawat
Explanation:
India’s National champion Aman Sehrawat won the gold medal in the freestyle Men’s 57 Kg
category at the United World Wrestling (UWW)’s Bolat Turlykhanov Cup 2022 held in Almaty,
Kazakhstan from 2nd to 5th June 2022.
i. Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Bajrang Punia won the bronze in Freestyle Men’s 65kg category.
ii. India has secured 12 medals: In Women- 5 gold, 1 Silver and 2 bronze and Men’s Freestyle- 1 gold,
2 bronze and Men’s Greco-Roman- 1 bronze.

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

1. Name the union minister who recently (in May'22) released 2 e-books titled "E-book on 8
Years Achievements of DoPPW – 2014-2022" and "E-Book on 8 Years Achievements of the
Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG)" in New Delhi.
1) Amit Shah
2) Jitendra Singh
3) Pralhad Joshi
4) Piyush Goyal
5) Kishan Reddy
Answer- 2) Jitendra Singh
Explanation:
Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State(MoS), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
released 2 e-books titled “E-book on 8 Years Achievements of DoPPW – 2014-2022” and “E-Book
on 8 Years Achievements of Department of Administrative Reforms & Public
Grievances(DARPG)”, during the webinar on Administrative Reforms and Pension Reforms (2014-
2022) in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The webinar chaired by MoS Jitendra Singh was organised by the Department of Administrative
Reforms and Public Grievances(DARPG) and Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare(DoPPW)
under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
2. In June 2022, the International Institute of Sports & Management (IISM) launched India’s
first-ever book on sports marketing titled "Business of Sports: The Winning Formula for
Success", authored by whom?
1) Durjoy Datta
2) Prasanth Kumar
3) Vinit Karnik
4) Aravind Adiga
5) Karthik Nagarajan
Answer- 3) Vinit Karnik
Explanation:
India’s leading sports and Management institute, the International Institute of Sports & Management
(IISM) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, launched India’s first-ever book on Sports Marketing titled “Business
of Sports: The Winning Formula for Success” authored by noted Sports author Vinit Karnik.
i. This is the first book in a series to be launched as a part of a knowledge series. The book has been
published by Popular Prakashan Pvt. Ltd.
3. Name the Union Minister who recently (in June’22) released 2 books titled “Loktantra Ke
Swar” Khand 4 in Hindi and “The Republican Ethic”(volume 4) in English along with Anurag
Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting.
3) Piyush Goyal
4) Amit Shah

5) Bhupender Yadav
Answer- 2) Dharmendra Pradhan
Explanation:
Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister, Ministry of Education (MoE); and Ministry of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) along with Anurag Singh Thakur Union Minister,
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(MIB); and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports(MoYAS)
launched 2 books titled “Loktantra Ke Swar” Khand 4 in Hindi and “The Republican Ethic”(volume
4) in English.
i. The books are a compilation of selected speeches of Ram Nath Kovind, the President of India. This is
the 4th volume of the series, featuring the 4th year of the presidency of Ram Nath Kovind.
ii. The books are published by the Publication Division of the MIB, Government of India.
4. Who authored the book, “Gautam Adani: The Man Who Changed India”?
1) Gunjan Jain
2) Hamish Kumar
3) Chetan Prakash
4) Rajiv Agarwal
5) RN Bhaskar
Answer- 5) RN Bhaskar
Explanation:
Business journalist RN Bhaskar has authored a new book titled “Gautam Adani: The Man Who
Changed India”, a biography of Gautam Adani, founder and Chairman of Adani Group. The book is
published by Penguin Business Imprint, part of Penguin Random House India.
i. The book features the unknown aspects of Gautam Adani, one of the richest men in the world and a
most successful first generation business leaders.
ii. RN Bhaskar’s Books-“Game India: Seven strategies that could steer India to wealth” (2019).
OBITUARY
1. Padma Shri awardee Shri Pandit Bhajan Lal Sopori recently (in June’22) passed away, who
was the Maestro of _______ musical instruments.
1) Santoor
2) Gubguba
3) Yazh
4) Sursingar
5) Kuzhal
Answer- 1) Santoor
Explanation:
Santoor Maestro and Padma Shri awardee Shri Pandit Bhajan Lal Sopori passed away. He is often
referred to as the ‘saint of santoor‘ and ‘king of strings’ for his mastery over the instrument.
He received Padma Shri in 2004 (Art-Music-Instrumental), the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in
1992, and the Jammu and Kashmir State Lifetime Achievement Award and the Indian Postal
Department honoured Bhajan Sopori with a Rs 5 stamp in 2011 as a special tribute for his
exceptional work in the world of art and culture.

About Santoor Instrument:

i. The Indian santoor is a trapezoid-shaped hammered dulcimer that is a variant of the Iranian
Santur.
ii. The instrument is built primarily of walnut and has 25 bridges. Each bridge has four strings, for a
total of 100.
iii. It is a traditional instrument from ancient times in Jammu and Kashmir.
2. Padma Awardee Gopi Chand Narang passed away recently (in June’22). He is the only ______
writer honoured by the presidents of both India and Pakistan.
1) Bengali
2) Santhali
3) Urdu
4) Marathi
5) Bodo
Answer- 3) Urdu
Explanation:
On 15th June 2022 a distinguished 91 year old Urdu scholar, an Indian theorist, and Linguist Professor
Gopi Chand Narang passed away at Charlotte in North Carolina, United States. He was born in Dukki,
present-day Balochistan, Pakistan and was Professor Emeritus at the University of Delhi and Jamia
Millia Islamia.
i. Gopi Chand Narang has received the title of Padma Bhushan (2004) for Literature & Education and
Padma Shri (1990) for Literature & Education in India. Sahitya Akademi then conferred its highest
honour the Sahitya Akademi fellowship in 2009.
ii. In 2012 He was conferred with Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) in Pakistan and he received the
Sahitya Akademi Award in 1995.
iii. He is the only Urdu writer honoured by the presidents of both India and Pakistan.
3. The Father of the Indian Public Sector Unit (PSU), Venkataraman Krishnamurthy, recently
passed away (in June’22). In which year did he receive the Padma Shri award in the field of
Civil Service?
1) 2010
2) 1986
3) 2007
4) 1973
5) 2009
Answer- 4) 1973
Explanation:
Venkataraman Krishnamurthy, a former chairman of Steel Public Sector Unit (PSU) SAIL and Maruti
Udyog Ltd (now, Maruti Suzuki), passed away at the age of 97 in Chennai.
i. Krishnamurthy was chairman of SAIL from 1985 to 1990 and was known as the father of PSUs in
India. He was a member of the National Advisory Council from 2004-2008,.
ii. Awards:
• Under the civil services category, He received Padma Shri (1973) , Padma Bhushan (1986) and
Padma Vibhushan (2007).

• Japan also awarded him with its highest civilian honour ‘ The Grand Cordon of the Order of the
Rising Sun’ in 2009 for his contribution towards the promotion of bilateral economic relations
between India and Japan and had earned a reputation of a ‘Turnaround Man’.
4. The chairman of the Shapoorji Pallonji group, Pallonji Shapoorji Mistry, passed away
recently (in June’2022). In which year did he receive the Padma Bhushan in the field of trade
and industry?
1) 2014
2) 2016
3) 2018
4) 2015
5) 2017
Answer- 2) 2016
Explanation:
An Indian-born Irish billionaire Pallonji Shapoorji Mistry (nicknamed -“Phantom of Bombay
House”), a 93-year-old industrialist and chairman of Shapoorji Pallonji group passed away in
Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, he accumulated a net worth of almost USD 29 billion
by being the largest minority shareholder with 18.4% stake in Tata Sons.
ii. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2016 for his contributions in the field of trade and
industry.
iii. A short biography of Mistry titled The Moguls of Real Estate was written by Manoj Namburu.
5. In June 2022, Olympic and World Championships medallist hockey player Varinder Singh
passed away. In which year did he receive the Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award?
1) 2005
2) 2003
3) 2006
4) 2004
5) 2007
Answer- 5) 2007
Explanation:
A 75 year old, Olympic and World Championships medallist Hockey Player Varinder Singh passed
away in Jalandhar, Punjab.
i. Varinder Singh was part of the bronze medal-winning Indian men’s hockey team at the 1972 Munich
Olympics and was an integral member of India’s dominant hockey team in the 1970s.
ii. His achievements also include a Gold medal at the 1975 Men’s Hockey World Cup in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia which is noted to be the only Gold medal in the World Cup Championship.
iii. He was conferred with the prestigious Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
6. Chowalloor Krishnankutty recently (in June ’22) passed away. He is a _____________.

1) Former Chief Justice
2) Author
3) Former Governor
4) Scientist

5) Hockey Player
Answer- 2) Author
Explanation:
The noted lyricist, author and journalist, Chowalloor Krishnankutty passed away at the age of 86 in
Thrissur, Kerala.
i. He won the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi and Kerala Sahitya Akademi awards, Krishnankutty
and also served as the vice-chairman of the Kerala Kalamandalam.
ii. Krishnankutty penned over 3000 devotional songs and authored more than 200 books.
IMPORTANT DAYS
1. What is the theme of World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2022 that was observed across the
globe by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 31th May 2022?
1) Quit tobacco to be a winner
2) Make Every Day World No Tobacco Day
3) Tobacco breaks hearts
4) Tobacco – a threat to development
5) Tobacco: Threat to our environment
Answer- 5) Tobacco: Threat to our environment
Explanation:
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2022 was observed across the globe by the World Health
Organisation (WHO) on 31st May 2022 with the theme of “Tobacco: Threat to our environment”.
i. The day was observed to create awareness about the harmful effects of using tobacco and inform the
public about the dangers of tobacco use and the business practices of tobacco companies.
2. When was World Digestive Health Day 2022 observed across the globe with the theme of
"Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Getting Back on Track"?
1) 31th May 2022
2) 29th May 2022
3) 27th May 2022
4) 30th May 2022
5) 28th May 2022
Answer- 2) 29th May 2022
Explanation:
World Digestive Health Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 29th May 2022 with the theme
of “Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Getting Back on Track”.
i. The day was observed to highlight the importance of digestive health and create awareness about
digestive disorders and diseases and promote the prevention, prevalence, diagnosis, management and
treatment of the disease.
ii. The day also marks the anniversary of the World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO)
foundation.
iii. Colorectal cancer, also called Colon Cancer or Rectal Cancer, starts in the colon or the rectum.

3. International Everest Day 2022 was celebrated across the globe on 29th May 2022 to
commemorate the first summit of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and __________ on 29th
May 1953.
1) Lhakpa Sherpa
2) Malavath Purna
3) Arunima Sinha
4) Tenzing Norgay
5) Bachendri Pal
Answer- 4) Tenzing Norgay
Explanation:
International Everest Day 2022 was celebrated across the globe on 29th May 2022 to
commemorate the first summit of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and
Tenzing Norgay, a Nepali-Indian Sherpa mountaineer on 29th May 1953.
i. The day recognises and celebrates the achievement of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
Sherpa. In 2008, the year Sir Edmund Hillary passed away, the government of Nepal has decided to
proclaim the 29th May of every year as the International Everest Day.
ii. The duo Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed Mount Everest successfully on Tenzing’s
birthday, 29th May 1953.
iii. Other Names of Mount Everest- Tibetan name is Chomolungma (means Mother Goddess of the
World) and Nepali Name is Sagarmatha and Everest was named after Sir George Everest, the first land
surveyor of British India.
4. When was the International Week of Solidarity with the People of Non-Self-Governing
Territories 2022 observed across the globe by the United Nations (UN)?
1) 22nd-28th May 2022
2) 25th-31st May 2022
3) 23rd-29th May 2022
4) 21st-28th May 2022
5) 24th-30th May 2022
Answer- 2) 25th-31st May 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Week of Solidarity with the People of Non-Self-
Governing Territories is annually observed across the globe from 25th May to 31st May to
highlight the efforts to safeguard and guarantee the rights of the peoples of the Non-Self-Governing
Territories to their natural resources, including land.
i. The 2022 International Week of Solidarity with the People of Non-Self-Governing Territories is
observed from 25th May to 31st May 2022.
ii. The first-ever International Week of Solidarity with the People of Non-Self-Governing Territories
was observed in 2000, from 25th May to 31st May 2000.
5. What is the theme of Global Day of Parents 2022 that was observed across the globe by the
United Nations (UN) on 1st June 2022?
1) Honor Your Parents!"
2) Ideal Parents Build Ideal World of Peace
3) selfless commitment to children

4) Appreciate All Parents Throughout the World

5) Families, education and well-being
Answer- 4) Appreciate All Parents Throughout the World
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s Global Day of Parents 2022 was observed across the globe on 1st June
2022 with the theme of “Appreciate All Parents Throughout the World”.
i. The day is annually observed across the globe on 1st June to honour and appreciate the parents
across the globe and to create awareness about the importance of quality parenting and family life in
every child’s upbringing.
ii. The first ever Global Day of Parents was observed on 1st June 2013.
6. The World Milk Day 2022 was observed across the globe by the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations(FAO) on __________.
1) 1st June 2022
2) 2nd June 2022
3) 31th May 2022
4) 30th May 2022
5) 29th May 2022
Answer- 1) 1st June 2022
Explanation:
World Milk Day 2022 was observed across the globe by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the
United Nations (FAO) on 1st June 2022 to recognize milk as global food and to celebrate the dairy
industry and also aims to create awareness about the benefits of milk and dairy products highlighting
the contribution of Dairy industries in providing livelihood to billions of people across the globe.
i. The first-ever World Milk Day was observed on 1st June 2001.
ii. As a part of the observance of the World Dairy Day 2022, the Enjoy Dairy Rally was organised from
29th May to 31st May 2022, culminating with World Milk Day.
7. The International Sex Workers Day 2022 was observed across the globe on ___________.
1) 3rd June 2022
2) 1st June 2022
3) 30th May 2022
4) 2nd June 2022
5) 31st May 2022
Answer- 4) 2nd June 2022
Explanation:
The International Sex Workers Day 2022 (also known as International Whores Day) was observed
across the globe on 2nd June 2022 to recognise the exploited working conditions of the sex workers
and honour the sex workers who are the victims of cruelty and violence.
i. The International Sex Workers Day observance is annually led by the Global Network of Sex Work
Projects (NSWP).
ii. Every year, NSWP observes International Sex Workers’ Day with a focus on the theme of “Access
to Justice”.

8. When was World Bicycle Day 2022 observed across the globe by the United Nations (UN)?
1) 1st June 2022
2) 30th May 2022
3) 2nd June 2022
4) 31st May 2022
5) 3rd June 2022
Answer- 5) 3rd June 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Bicycle Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 3rd June
2022 to create awareness about the social, economic and environmental benefits of cycling.
i. The day also celebrates the uniqueness, durability, and versatility of the bicycle and promotes
Bicycles as a simple, sustainable means of transportation.
ii. The first UN-designated World Bicycle Day was observed on 3rd June 2018.
iii. On 3rd June 2022, The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organised World Bicycle Day 2022 as a
part of the celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav-India@75.
9. When was the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression 2022 observed
across the globe by the United Nations (UN)?
1) 4th June 2022
2) 2nd June 2022
3) 5th June 2022
4) 1st June 2022
5) 3rd June 2022
Answer- 1) 4th June 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression 2022
observed across the globe on 4th June 2022 to recognise and acknowledge the pain suffered by
children across the globe, who were the victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse.
i. The day focuses on the victims of the 1982 Lebanon War and remembers the innocent Palestinian
and Lebanese children victims of Israel’s acts of aggression.
ii. The first-ever International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression was observed on 4th
June 1983.
10. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to World Environment Day?
A) The United Nations (UN)’s World Environment Day 2022 was observed across the globe on
5th June 2022 with the theme of ‘Only One Earth’.
B) The World Environment Day 2022 is hosted by Colombia.
C) The first-ever World Environment Day was observed on 5th June 1973.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 2) Only B

Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Environment Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 5th
June 2022 with the theme of ‘Only One Earth’, was the slogan for the first UN Conference on the
Human Environment, held in Stockholm, Sweden in 1972.
• “Only One Earth” World Environment Day 2022 is hosted by Sweden.
• The annual observance of World Environment Day has been led by the United Nations
Environment Programme (UNEP) to create awareness about the importance of protecting the
environment. The first-ever World Environment Day was observed on 5th June 1973.
• The year 2022 also marks the 50-year anniversary of the 1972 Stockholm Conference and the
50th year of the establishment of the UNEP.
• On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
launched the “Clean and Green” campaign to make India free of single-use plastic and every
year Indian Railway celebrates World Environment Day.
11. The 5th International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
2022 was observed across the globe by the United Nations(UN)’s on ________.
1) 3rd June 2022
2) 1st June 2022
3) 5th June 2022
4) 2nd June 2022
5) 4th June 2022
Explanation:
The 5th International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing 2022 was
observed across the globe by the United Nations(UN)’s on 5th June 2022 to highlight Fish as one of
the important commodities for achieving food security.
i. The first-ever International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
was observed on 5th June 2018.
ii. The resolution also proclaimed the year 2022 (beginning on 1st January 2022) as the
“International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture” (IYAFA 2022) is led by the FAO in
collaboration with other relevant organizations and bodies of the United Nations system.
12. When was the World Pest Day 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 2nd June 2022
2) 5th June 2022
3) 3rd June 2022
4) 6th June 2022
5) 4th June 2022
Explanation:
World Pest Day, also known as World Pest Awareness Day, 2022 was observed across the globe on
6th June 2022 to create awareness about the need for pest management and the role of pest
management organisations in protecting public health. The Day also highlights the big threats caused
by small pests.
i. The ceremony of the first-ever World Pest Day was held at the Beijing Hotel on 6th June 2017.

1. When was the United Nations(UN)’s Russian Language Day 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 6th June 2022
2) 3rd June 2022
3) 5th June 2022
4) 2nd June 2022
5) 4th June 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s Russian Language Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 6th June
2022 to create awareness about the history, culture and development of the Russian language. The
day also aims to celebrate cultural diversity and multilingualism.
i. 6th June marks the birth anniversary of Russian poet Aleksandr Sergeev Pushkin (A.S. Pushkin), the
sun of Russian poetry, and the founder of modern Russian literature. A.S. Pushkin was born on 26th
May 1799(Julian calendar) which falls on 6th June in the Georgian calendar, in Moscow, Russia.
ii. Every year, Russia celebrates June 6th as “Pushkin Day”.
2. What is the theme of World Food Safety Day 2022 that was observed across the globe by the
United Nations (UN) on 7th June 2022?
1) Feeding the world
2) Safer food, better health
3) Food safety, everyone's business
4) Safe food today for a healthy Tomorrow
5) Healthy food for future
Answer- 2) Safer food, better health
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Food Safety Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 7th June
2022 with the theme of “Safer food, better health”. The 2022 theme highlights the vital role of safe,
nutritional food in human health.
i. The day was observed to create awareness about the importance of improving food safety.
ii. The annual observance of the World Food Safety Day is jointly led by the World Health
Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
3. What is the theme of World Oceans Day 2022 that was observed across the globe by the
United Nations (UN) on 8th June, 2022?
1) The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods
2) Gender and the Ocean
3) Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean
4) Clean our Ocean!
5) Revitalization: collective action for the ocean
Answer- 5) Revitalization: collective action for the ocean
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Oceans Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 8th June 2022
with the theme of “Revitalization: collective action for the ocean”.
i. The day was observed to create awareness about the importance of the Oceans as the major source
of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere. World Ocean Network is sponsored by the

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s Intergovernmental

Oceanographic Commission (IOC)
ii. The first-ever World Oceans Day was observed on 8th June 2009.
iii. The Ocean Conference 2022, which is to be held in Lisbon, Portugal from 27th June to 1st July
2022. The United Nations will host the first hybrid celebration of the annual event on 8 June 2022.
4. When was the World Brain Tumour Day 2022 observed across the globe with the theme of
"Together We Are Stronger”?
1) 8th June 2022
2) 6th June 2022
3) 9th June 2022
4) 5th June 2022
5) 7th June 2022
Explanation:
World Brain Tumour Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 8th June 2022 with the theme of
"Together We Are Stronger”.
i. The Day was observed to create awareness about brain tumours, abnormal growth or mass of cells
in or around your brain. Brain Tumours can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (noncancerous). The
Grey awareness ribbon is the official symbol of Brain Tumour awareness.
ii. Since then, the day is annually celebrated on 8th June.
iii. The month of May is annually observed as the Brain Tumor Awareness Month, dedicated to
supporting, empowering, and amplifying the voice of the brain tumour community.
5. What is the theme of World Accreditation Day (WAD) 2022 that was observed across the
globe on 9th June 2022?
1) Accreditation: Supporting the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals
2) Accreditation: Delivering a safer world
3) Accreditation: Sustainability in Economic Growth and the Environment
4) Accreditation: Improving food safety.
5) Accreditation: A Global Tool to support Public Policy.
Answer- 3) Accreditation: Sustainability in Economic Growth and the Environment
Explanation:
World Accreditation Day (WAD) 2022 was observed across the globe on 9th June 2022 with the
theme of “Accreditation: Sustainability in Economic Growth and the Environment”.
i. The day was observed to promote the value of accreditation in the economy. The day also aims to
create awareness about the importance of accreditation related activities.
ii. 9th June 2022 marks the 15th anniversary of World Accreditation Day and the first ever World
Accreditation Day was observed on 9th June 2008.
iii. The WAD 2022 poster was created by Punyasorn Lumjuan.
6. What is the motto of 2022 - International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD which was
observed on 9th June 2022?
1) Distraction kills!
2) Act safely at level crossings

3) Don’t put your life at risk, stay away from tracks!

4) Make it safer together!
5) The most important stop of the day!
Answer- 3) Don’t put your life at risk, stay away from tracks!
Explanation:
9th June 2022 marks the observance of the 14th International Level Crossing Awareness Day(ILCAD).
· The 13th ILCAD was observed on 10th June 2021 and the 12th edition was observed on 11th June
2020.
· The motto of 2022 ILCAD is “Don’t put your life at risk, stay away from tracks!”.
· The 2022 year focus is “Vulnerable People”.
7. What is the theme of World Day Against Child Labour 2022 observed across the globe by the
United Nations (UN)’s on 12th June 2022?
1) Generation safe and Healthy
2) End child labour in supply chains – It's everyone's business!
3) In conflicts and disasters, protect children from child labour
4) Universal Social Protection to End Child Labour
5) Children shouldn't work in fields, but on dreams
Answer- 4) Universal Social Protection to End Child Labour
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Day Against Child Labour 2022 was observed across the globe on
12th June 2022 with the theme of “Universal Social Protection to End Child Labour”.
i. The day was observed to create awareness about the harmful effects of child labour on individuals.
The day also aims to eradicate work that deprives millions of children of their rights to decent
education, working conditions and living wages.
ii. The first-ever World Day Against Child Labour was observed on 12th June 2002.
iii. Week of Action against Child Labour, from 3rd to 12th June 2022 has been marked as a part of
the celebration of the World Day Against Child Labour.
8. When was the United Nations (UN) International Albinism Awareness Day 2022 observed
across the globe with the theme of "United in making our voice heard"?
1) 13th June 2022
2) 11th June 2022
3) 14th June 2022
4) 10th June 2022
5) 12th June 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN) International Albinism Awareness Day 2022 was observed across the globe
on 13th June 2022 with the theme of “United in making our voice heard”.
i. The day was observed to create awareness about albinism and to highlight the human rights of the
people with albinism.
ii. The first-ever International Albinism Awareness Day was observed on 13th June 2015.
iii. Albinism is a rare, non-contagious, genetically inherited difference present at birth and it is found
in both sexes regardless of ethnicity and in all countries of the world.

• The condition causes vulnerability to the sun and bright light, as a result, almost all people with
albinism are visually impaired and are prone to developing skin cancer.
9. When was World Blood Donor Day(WBDD) 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 12th June 2022
2) 10th June 2022
3) 14th June 2022
4) 11th June 2022
5) 13th June 2022
Explanation:
World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) 2022 was observed across the globe on 14th June 2022 to create
awareness about the importance of blood donation and to promote voluntary, non remunerated blood
donation. The observance of WBDD is led by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and declared 14th
June, the birth anniversary of Austrian biologist Karl Landsteiner, as World Blood Donor Day in
2004.
i. The WBDD 2022 is hosted by Mexico through its National Blood Centre on 14 June 2022. The
theme/slogan of WBDD 2022 is “Donating blood is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives”.
ii. Karl Landsteiner, an Austrian biologist, physician, and immunologist distinguished the main blood
groups in 1900 and developed the modern system of classification of blood groups. He won the “Nobel
Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1930” for the discovery of human blood groups.
10. When was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2022 observed across the globe by
the United Nations (UN)?
1) 13th June 2022
2) 15th June 2022
3) 11th June 2022
4) 14th June 2022
5) 12th June 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2022 was observed across the
globe on 15th June 2022 with the focus on “Combatting Elder Abuse”.
i. The day was observed to provide a platform to offer a better understanding about the abuse and
neglect of older persons.
ii. International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse(INPEA) initiated and designated the 15th
June as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in 2006.
iii. The first ever UN-recognised World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was observed on 15th June 2012.
iv. Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) represents the first time the government
agreed to link questions of ageing to other frameworks for social and economic development and
human right
11. When was the Global Wind Day 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 13th June 2022
2) 11th June 2022

3) 14th June 2022

4) 12th June 2022
5) 15th June 2022
Explanation:
Global Wind Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 15th June 2022 to provide a platform to
discover wind energy, its power and the possibilities in shaping the energy system.
i. The day is annually on 15th June which was organised by WindEurope (European Wind Energy
Association – EWEA) and Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
ii. The Global Wind day 2022 is celebrated to mark the development of wind energy. The observance
of Wind Day 2022 also marks the celebration of the Silver Jubilee(25th year of establishment) of the
National Institute of Wind Energy(NIWE).
iii. The Government of India has set a target of 500 Gigawatts(GW) of non-fossil fuel-based electric
power capacity to be commissioned by 2030.
12. When was the United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) 2022
observed across the globe?
1) 13th June 2022
2) 16th June 2022
3) 14th June 2022
4) 12th June 2022
5) 15th June 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) 2022 was observed
across the globe on 16th June 2022 to recognise more than 200 million migrant workers across the
globe who send money home to more than 800 million family members.
i. International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR), a universally recognized observance adopted by
the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) on 17 February
2015.
ii. According to the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief “A war in a pandemic –
Implications of the Ukraine crisis and COVID-19 on global governance of migration and remittance
flows”, released in May 2022, the officially recorded remittance flows to low- and middle-income
countries (LMICs) are expected to increase by 4.2% in 2022 to reach USD 630 billion.
13. What is the theme of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2022 that was
observed across the globe on 17th June 2022 by the United Nations (UN)?
1) Protect Earth. Restore Land. Engage People
2) Food. Feed. Fibre
3) Land has true value. Invest in it
4) Rising up from drought together
5) Let's Grow the Future Together
Answer- 4) Rising up from drought together

Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2022 was observed
across the globe on 17th June 2022 with the theme of “Rising up from drought together”.
i. The day was observed to create awareness about Drought, one of the most destructive natural
disasters in terms of loss of life, arising from impacts like wide scale crop failure, wildfire and water
stress.
ii. The global observance of the Desertification and Drought Day(DDD) 2022 is hosted by the
Government of Spain. The events will take place in Madrid, Spain.
iii. The first ever World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought was observed on 17th June 1995.
14. When was World Sea Turtle Day 2022 observed?

1) 14th June 2022
2) 16th June 2022
3) 13th June 2022
4) 15th June 2022
5) 17th June 2022
Explanation:
World Sea Turtle Day 2022 was observed on 16th June 2022 to create awareness about the sea
turtles and their conservation. The day also aims to bring focus on the ways to reduce the destruction
of marine life and the ways to save them from extinction.
i. World Sea Turtle Day, 16th June, also marks the birth anniversary of Dr Archie Carr, the founding
scientific director of Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC). Dr Archie Carr is known as the “father of sea turtle
biology.”
ii. Sea Turtle Week was observed on 13th to 17th June 2022 and a week-long celebration of the
conservation is centred around World Sea Turtle Day (June 16).
15. When was Sustainable Gastronomy Day 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 15th June 2022
2) 18th June 2022
3) 16th June 2022
4) 19th June 2022
5) 17th June 2022
Explanation:
Sustainable Gastronomy Day 2022 was celebrated across the globe on June 18th 2022 to raise
public awareness of gastronomy’s role in sustainable development. The objective of this day is to
recognize the practices involved with sustainable food consumption, particularly the art of collecting
and preparing the food we eat.
i. Sustainable Gastronomy refers to cuisine that considers where the ingredients come from, how the
food is cultivated, and how it gets to our markets and, ultimately, our plates. Gastronomy is often
known as the “art of food.” It relates to regional cuisine and food.
ii. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the UN General Assembly work to facilitate the observance of

Sustainable Gastronomy Day, in collaboration with Member States, UN organizations and other
international and regional bodies, as well as civil society.
16. What is the theme of World Refugee Day 2022 that was observed across the globe by the
United Nations(UN) on 20th June 2022?
1) Together we heal, learn and shine
2) Global Compact on Refugees
3) The Right to Seek Safety
4) Every action counts
5) A time for solidarity with refugees
Answer- 3) The Right to Seek Safety
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Refugee Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 20th June
2022 with the theme of “The Right to Seek Safety”.
i. The day was observed to honour refugees around the world and to create awareness and sensitivity
towards the people who have been displaced due to war, persecution, political turmoil or violence.
ii. The first ever World Refugee Day was observed on 20th June 2001.
17. The United Nations (UN)’s International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in
Conflict 2022 was observed across the globe on ________________.
1) 20th June 2022
2) 16th June 2022
3) 18th June 2022
4) 15th June 2022
5) 19th June 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 2022
was observed across the globe on 19th June 2022 to create awareness about the conflict-related
sexual violence.
i. 19th June 2022 marks the observance of the 8th official International Day for the Elimination of
Sexual Violence in Conflict. The day 19th June, was chosen to commemorate the adoption of the
Security Council resolution 1820 (2008) on 19th June 2008, which condemned sexual violence as a
tactic of war and an impediment to peacebuilding.
ii. As a part of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 2022, an event
on “Prevention as Protection: Enhancing structural and operational prevention of conflict-related
sexual violence” was organised.
18. The National Reading Day 2022 was observed across India on ________ to mark the death
anniversary of PN Panicker, Father of Kerala’s Library and Literacy Movement.
1) 19th June 2022
2) 16th June 2022
3) 18th June 2022
4) 20th June 2022
5) 17th June 2022


Explanation:
The National Reading Day 2022 was observed across India on 19th June 2022 to encourage the habit
and culture of reading and to promote literacy.
i. Every Year, National Reading Day is observed on 19th June and marks the death anniversary of
Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker (PN Panicker) from Alappuzha, Kerala, who is considered as the
Father of Kerala’s Library and Literacy Movement (Library Movement).
ii. The P N Panicker Foundation and P N Panicker Vigyan Vikas Kendra have been observing the
Reading Day, Reading Week, and Reading Month Celebrations since 19th June 1996.
iii. P N Panicker National Reading/ Digital Reading Month is celebrated across India from 19th June
2022 to 18th July 2022.
19. When was World Sickle Cell Day 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 16th June 2022
2) 17th June 2022
3) 18th June 2022
4) 19th June 2022
5) 20th June 2022
Explanation:
World Sickle Cell Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 19th June 2022 to create awareness
of sickle cell disease and the challenges experienced by people with sickle cell diseases. World Sickle
Cell Day is also known as “World Sickle Cell Awareness Day” A sickle cell is a red blood cell that has
contorted into a sickle shape.
i. Sickle-cell anaemia, also known as a Sickle-Cell Disorder or Sickle-Cell Disease(SCD), is a group of
inherited disorders that cause red blood cells to become sickle instead of normal biconcave shape.
20. When was World Music Day 2022 celebrated across the globe with the theme of “Music on
the intersections”?
1) 19th June 2022
2) 17th June 2022
3) 21st June 2022
4) 18th June 2022
5) 20th June 2022
Explanation:
World Music Day 2022 was celebrated across the globe on 21st June 2022 with the theme of “Music
on the intersections”.
i. The day was observed to encourage young and talented musicians across the globe. The year 2022
marks the 40th anniversary of the celebration of “Fête de la Musique”.
ii. World Music Day is also known as “Fête de la Musique” which means “Festival of Music” in French.
The World Music Day was first celebrated as “Fête de la Musique” in France, organised by Maurice
Fleuret, Director of Music and Dance of France’s ministry of culture and Jack Lang, the then French
minister of culture in 1982.

21. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the International Day of Yoga
2022?
A) The 7th International Day of Yoga(IDY) 2022 was observed across the globe by the United
Nations (UN) on 21st June 2022 with the theme of “Yoga For Wellness”.
B) The government of India has envisaged a programme “The Guardian Ring” to celebrate the
movement of the Sun, with the concept of ‘One Sun, One Earth’.
C) The PM’s Awards for Outstanding Contribution towards the Development & Promotion of
Yoga 2021 awards are presented to 2 individuals & 2 organisations which includes the
National Organisation named Divine Life Society from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
The 8th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2022 was observed across the globe by the United Nations
(UN) on 21st June 2022 with the theme of “Yoga for Humanity”. The first ever International Day of
Yoga was observed at the United Nations on 21st June 2015.
i. The government of India has envisaged a unique, one of a king and innovative programme “The
Guardian Ring” to celebrate the movement of the Sun, with the concept of ‘One Sun, One Earth’.
ii. The PM’s Awards for Outstanding Contribution towards the Development and Promotion of Yoga
2021 awards are presented to 2 individuals & 2 organisations which includes the National
Organisation named Divine Life Society from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
22. When was World Hydrography Day 2022 celebrated across the globe with the theme of
“Hydrography – contributing to the United Nations Ocean Decade”?
1) 19th June 2022
2) 17th June 2022
3) 20th June 2022
4) 18th June 2022
5) 21st June 2022
Explanation:
World Hydrography Day 2022 was celebrated across the globe on 21st June 2022 with the theme
of “Hydrography – contributing to the United Nations Ocean Decade”.
i. The Day was observed to create awareness about Hydrography and its importance in improving
knowledge of the seas and oceans. World Hydrography Day was approved and implemented as an
annual celebration by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). IHO has been celebrating
World Hydrography Day since 2005.
ii. Hydrography is a branch of applied sciences that deals with the measurement and description of
the physical features of oceans, seas, coastal areas, lakes and rivers as well as the prediction of their
change over time.

23. The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice 2022 was
celebrated across the globe on _____________.
1) 21st June 2022
2) 19th June 2022
3) 18th June 2022
4) 17th June 2022
5) 16th June 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice 2022 was celebrated
across the globe on 21st June 2022 to create awareness about the importance and significance of the
solstice in various religions and ethnic cultures across the globe.
i. The word Solstice is derived from the Latin word “Sol” which means ‘sun’ and “Sistere” which means
‘to stand still’. The event occurs twice a year, Summer Solstice, around June 21, this marks the first day
of summer and the longest day of the year and Winter Solstice, around December 21, the first day of
winter and the shortest day of the year.
ii. The word equinox is derived from the Latin words aequus (equal) and nox (night). This event
occurs twice a year, once around 20th March, which is called Spring Equinox, as it marks the
beginning of Spring and once around 23rd September which is called Autumn Equinox, as it marks the
beginning of Autumn.
24. When was the Elimination of Child Labour Week 2022 celebrated by the National
Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)?
1) 15th to 23rd June 2022
2) 14th to 22nd June 2022
3) 13th to 21st June 2022
4) 12th to 20th June 2022
Answer- 4) 12th to 20th June 2022
Explanation:
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) celebrated the Elimination of Child
Labour Week from 12th to 20th June 2022 in the honour of World Day Against Child Labour in the
75 places as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The week is observed to focus on the problem of child
labour and find ways to eradicate it.
i. NCPCR is in the process of creating a separate link for child labour for their rescue and rehabilitation
process in the Balswaraj Portal of the NCPCR.
ii. NCPCR constituted by the Government of India is a statutory body under section 3 of the
Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005.
25. The 1st International Day for Countering Hate Speech 2022 was observed across the globe
by the United Nations(UN)?
1) 22nd June 2022
2) 19th June 2022
3) 21st June 2022
4) 18th June 2022

5) 20th June 2022

Explanation:
The United Nations(UN) observed the first ever annual International Day for Countering Hate Speech
on 18th June 2022. The day aims to highlight the exponential spread and proliferation of hate speech
across the globe.
i. International Day of Countering Hate Speech is an initiative that builds on the UN Strategy and Plan
of Action on Hate Speech launched on 18th June 2019.
26. The Northern Command of the Indian Army celebrated its _______ Raising Day across India
on 17th June 2022.
1) 53rd
2) 51st
3) 48th
4) 50th
5) 49th
Answer- 2) 51st
Explanation:
The Northern Command of the Indian Army celebrated its 51st Raising Day on 17th June 2022 at its
headquarters in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir(J&K). General Officer Commanding-in-Chief,
Northern Command, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi encouraged all the ranks to dedicate themselves to
safeguarding national integrity and to perform their duties with fortitude, dedication and
professionalism.
i. The Northern Command, raised on 17th June 1972, has been at the forefront of India’s effort to
counter security challenges posed by terrorism and externally sponsored proxy war in Jammu and
Kashmir.
27. When was International Olympic Day 2022 observed across the globe with the theme of
‘Together, For a Peaceful World’?
1) 21st June 2022
2) 19th June 2022
3) 22nd June 2022
4) 20th June 2022
5) 23rd June 2022
Explanation:
International Olympic Day 2022 was observed across the world on 23rd June 2022 with the theme
of “Together, For a Peaceful World” to promote the Olympic Movement. The day also celebrates the
founding of the International Olympic Committee(IOC) at the Sorbonne, Paris, on 23rd June 1894,
where the Olympic games were revived by Baron Pierre de Coubertin.
i. The first-ever Olympic Day was celebrated on 23rd June 1948 by 9 National Olympic
Committees(NOC) – Austria, Belgium, Canada, Great Britain, Greece, Portugal, Switzerland, Uruguay
and Venezuela – in their respective countries.

28. The United Nations(UN)’s International Widows’ Day 2022 was observed across the globe
on ___________.
1) 21st June 2022
2) 23rd June 2022
3) 20th June 2022
4) 22nd June 2022
5) 19th June 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Widows’ Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 23rd
June 2022 to voice out the experiences of the widows and to take action to provide the support they
need.
i. The first ever International Widows’ Day was observed on 23rd June 2011.
29. When was the United Nations Public Service Day 2022 observed across the globe by the
United Nations(UN)?
1) 23rd June 2022
2) 21st June 2022
3) 24th June 2022
4) 20th June 2022
5) 22nd June 2022
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s United Nations Public Service Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 23rd
June 2022 to recognise the value and virtue of public service to the community.
i. United Nations Public Service Day 2022 is led by the 2022 theme of the UN high-level political forum
(HLPF) “Building back better from COVID-19 – Enhancing innovative partnerships to meet the
Sustainable Development Goal”.
ii. Liu Zhenmin, Under-Secretary-General, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
announced the winners of the 2022 United Nations Public Service Award (2022 UNPSA) during the
online event.
iii. Winner of 2022 UNPSA in India, Mo Bus, a public transport bus service run in Bhubaneswar,
Odisha, operated by Capital Region Urban Transport(CRUT), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), formed
under the Housing and Urban Development Department of the Government of Odisha has won the
2022 UNPSA.
30. The 12th Day of the Seafarer observed across the globe by the United Nations(UN) on
___________.
1) 24th June 2022
2) 22nd June 2022
3) 25th June 2022
4) 23rd June 2022
5) 26th June 2022

Explanation:
The 12th Day of the Seafarer is observed across the globe by the United Nations(UN) on 25th June
2022 to create awareness about the seafarers and the challenges they face.
i. The theme/Campaign theme of Day of the Seafarer 2022 is “Your voyage – then and now, share
your journey”.
ii. The observance of the Day of the Seafarer is led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
iii. Observance in India: Amitabh Kumar, Director General(DG) of Shipping noted that, as envisioned
in the Maritime India Vision-2030 launched by the Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi, the number of
active seafarers is to be increased to 5 lakhs by 2030.
31. What is the theme of World Vitiligo Day (WVD) 2022 that was observed across the globe on
25th June 2022?
1) Embracing Life with Vitiligo
2) Learning to Live With Vitiligo
3) The Quality of Life of Vitiligo Patients
4) SELF: Awareness, Love, Respect, Care
5) Children, Research, and Hope for the Future
Answer- 2) Learning to Live With Vitiligo
Explanation:
World Vitiligo Day (WVD) 2022 observed across the globe on 25th June 2022 with the theme of
‘Learning To Live With Vitiligo’.
i. Every year WVD is hosted by a different city and the global campaign headquarters of 2022 WVD is
hosted by Mexico under the presidency of Prof. Jorge Ocampo Candiani MD, Chair of the Dermatology
Department at Hospital Universitario De Nuevo León – WVD 2022 President.
ii. The first ever World Vitiligo Day was observed on 25th June 2011 in memory of American singer
and songwriter late Michael Jackson “the King of Pop” and his struggle with vitiligo.
iii. Vitiligo also called leucoderma is a skin disorder characterized by patches of the skin losing their
pigment. ii.The word vitiligo is derived from “vitium”, meaning “defect” or “blemish”.
Note- World Vitiligo Day (WVD) is also known as ‘Vitiligo Awareness Day’ or ‘Vitiligo Purple Fun
Day’, as purple is the official colour representing the condition.
32. When was the United Nations(UN)’s International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
2022 observed across the globe?
1) 23rd June 2022
2) 26th June 2022
3) 24th June 2022
4) 27th June 2022
5) 25th June 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2022 was observed
across the globe on 26th June 2022 to create awareness and remind people that human torture is a
crime against humanity.
i. The first-ever International Day in Support of Victims of Torture was observed on 26th June 1998.

ii. 26th June marks the day on which the ‘Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or
Degrading Treatment or Punishment’ came into force.
33. When was the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2022 observed
across the globe by the United Nations (UN) with the theme of “Addressing drug challenges in
health and humanitarian crises”?
1) 23rd June 2022
2) 24th June 2022
3) 25th June 2022
4) 26th June 2022
5) 27th June 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2022 was
observed across the globe on 26th June 2022 with the theme of “Addressing drug challenges in
health and humanitarian crises”.
i. The day was observed to strengthen the action and cooperation to achieve the goal of a world free of
drug abuse. International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is also known as “World
Drug Day” (WDD).
ii. On the occasion of WDD 2022, (26th June 2022), Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Jairam
Thakur launched the ‘Nasha Nahin, Zindagi Chunne’ initiative in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to curb
the drug menace in the state.
34. The United Nations (UN)’s Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises(MSME) Day 2022
was observed across the globe on ____________.
1) 27th June 2022
2) 24th June 2022
3) 26th June 2022
4) 23rd June 2022
5) 25th June 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day 2022 was
observed across the globe on 27th June 2022 to create awareness about the contribution of small
businesses to job creation, economic growth and thriving communities. 2022 also marks the 5th
Anniversary of MSME Day.
i. The global celebration of MSME day is led by the International Trade Centre (ITC). The first ever
MSME day was observed on 27th June 2017.
ii. The Hybrid event of MSME Day 2022 (combining virtual and in-person participation): under the
theme “Resilience and Rebuilding: MSMEs for Sustainable Development at the forefront of building
back better and stronger from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Climate crisis and Conflicts”
focuses on how purpose-driven MSMEs and social entrepreneurship contributes to inclusive growth.

35. When was the National Insurance Awareness Day 2022 observed?
1) 24th June 2022
2) 27th June 2022
3) 25th June 2022
4) 28th June 2022
5) 26th June 2022
Explanation:
National Insurance Awareness Day 2022 was observed on 28th June 2022 to create awareness
about Insurance which offers security in several situations and to make people aware of the benefits
of investing in insurance plans.
i. With the establishment of Oriental Life Insurance Company in Calcutta in 1818, India witnessed the
emergence of the life insurance business.
ii. The Government of India (GoI) started publishing returns of Insurance Companies in India in 1914.
iii. The Indian Life Assurance Companies Act, 1912 was enacted as the first statute to regulate the life
insurance business.
36. When was World Allergy Week 2022 observed across the globe?
Answer- 2) 5th to 11th June 2022
Explanation:
World Allergy Week 2022 is observed across the globe from 5th to 11th June 2022 to create
awareness about allergic diseases and related disorders. World Allergy Week is an annual observance
initiated by the World Allergy Organisation (WAO).
The theme of World Allergy Week 2022 is “Breathe Better: The Asthma & Allergy Connections”,
which highlights that breathing better starts with understanding the connection between asthma and
allergy.
37. What is the theme of the 16th National Statistics Day observed across India on 29th June
2022?
1) Data for Sustainable Development
2) Quality Assurance in Official Statistics
3) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)- 2
4) Administrative Statistics
5) Connecting the world with data we can trust.
Answer- 1) Data for Sustainable Development
Explanation:
The 16th National Statistics Day (Statistics Day) was observed across India on 29th June 2022 with
the theme of “Data for Sustainable Development”.
i. The Day to recognise the role and importance of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy
formulation and the day also marks the celebration of the birth anniversary of Professor (late)

Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis (PC Mahalanobis), known as the “Father of Indian Statistics” and
recognises his notable contributions in the fields of statistics and economic planning.
ii. The first ever National Statistics Day was celebrated on 29th June 2007.
38. When was the International Day of the Tropics 2022 observed across the globe by the
United Nations (UN)?
1) 27th June 2022
2) 25th June 2022
3) 29th June 2022
4) 26th June 2022
5) 28th June 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of the Tropics 2022 was observed across the globe on
29th June 2022 to create awareness about the specific challenges faced by tropical areas and to
highlight the important role of the tropical countries in achieving Sustainable Development
Goals(SDGs).
i. The 29th June was chosen to honour the anniversary of the launch of the 1st edition of “State of the
Tropics Report” on 29th June 2014.
ENVIRONMENT
1. As per the World’s 1st Fishing Cat Census conducted by Chilika Development Authority
(CDA) in June 2022, 176 fishing cats are found in Chilika Lake.
In which state Chilika Lake is located?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Gujarat
4) Assam
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
The world’s 1st population estimation of Fishing Cat was undertaken outside the protected area
network in Chilika lake in Odisha state by the Chilika Development Authority (CDA) in collaboration
with The Fishing Cat Project (TFCP).
i. A range of 131 – 237 species have been recorded as Schedule-I species during the survey. There
were 176 Fishing Cats found in the lake.It was conducted by the CDA.
ii. The Fishing Cat is a globally threatened species found in marshlands, mangroves, flooded forests
and other wetlands of 10 Asian countries.
iii. Chilika lake is Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon and first Indian wetland of international
importance under the Ramsar Convention. ii.It Spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of
Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River.

2. In June 2022, Indian government has finalised deals for cheetahs from South Africa and
Namibia and will be released into the wild at Kuno Palpur by the end of 2022.
Where is Kuno Palpur national Park located?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) West Bengal
Answer- 1) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Indian government has finalised deals with South Africa and Namibia to get the planet’s fastest
animals, cheetahs that became extinct in India and will be released into the wild at Kuno Palpur
National Park in Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh by the end of 2022.
i. Initially, MoU will be signed for 10 years, which can be extended for another five years. There will be
12 cheetahs from South Africa and 8 from Namibia and more will be followed in subsequent years.
3. In which state, India’s Newest Recorded snail named ‘Haploptychius sahyadriensis’ was
discovered in June 2022?
1) Mizoram
2) Assam
3) Odisha
4) Maharashtra
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
The Haploptychius sahyadriensis, a carnivorous land snail, India's newest recorded snail, was
discovered in the western Ghats (northern part) of Maharashtra and is endemic to the Vishalgad
Conservation Reserve in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
i. It is named after the type locality of the species in the northern part of the Western Ghats, which is
Sahyadri in Sanskrit.
ii. The Haploptychius sahyadriensis, is the 3rd member of the genus Haploptychius, that was placed
based on shell morphology and genital characters. The other two being H. andamanicus and H.
pfeifferi were recorded in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the 1860s.
4. In June 2022, a new species of (thick-thumbed) bamboo-dwelling bat was found in the forest
of the Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary.
In which state, Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary is located?
1) Nagaland
2) Assam
3) Meghalaya
4) Mizoram
5) Tripura
Answer- 3) Meghalaya

Explanation:
A new species of thick-thumbed, bamboo-dwelling bat have been discovered by the Indian Zoologist
Uttam Saikia in the forest of Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary in Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya.
i. It is the first report of a thick-thumbed bat not only from India but also from South Asia that has
been named Glischropus meghalayanus in honour of Megalaya’s 50th statehood year.
ii. The new species was published in the journal Zootaxa, titled ‘Out of Southeast Asia: A new species
of thick-thumbed bat (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae: Glischropus) from Meghalaya, north-eastern
India’.
iii. With this new discovery, there are a total 131 bat species known from India and Meghalaya
harbours the highest bat diversity with 67 species that approximates to 51% of total bat species in
India. So far, this species has only been reported in a few localities in Southern China, Vietnam,
Thailand and Myanmar.
5. In June 2022, a new species of jumping spider,"Pseudomogrus sudhii," was named after
Malayalee arachnologist Sudhikumar A.V., and was discovered in _____________.
1) Rajasthan
2) Mizoram
3) Haryana
4) Assam
5) Odisha
Explanation:
A new species of jumping spider named “ Pseudomogrus sudhii” has been discovered in the Thar
desert, Rajasthan. The new species has been named after Malayalee Arachnologist Sudhikumar A.V.,
recognising his contribution to the field of Indian arachnology. The genus Pseudomogrus Simon, 1937
is reported from India for the first time.
• The discovery of the species was published in the 2022 Volume of Arachnology, an
international scientific journal of the British Arachnological Society.
About Pseudomogrus sudhii:
i. The 4 mm long spider with a dark brown coloured head(male) is covered with small white hairs and
has a black eye region. The spider has a dark mid-longitudinal band traversing the pale-yellow
coloured abdomen.
APP and WEB PORTAL

1. The National AI Portal Celebrated its Second Year Anniversary on 30th May 2022.
The National AI Portal is a joint initiative by the which organisation along with National e-
Governance Division (NeGD) and National Association of Software and Service Companies
(NASSCOM)?
1) Ministry of Science and Technology
3) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
4) Ministry of Communications

Answer- 3) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Explanation:
The second-year anniversary of ‘National AI Portal (https://indiaai.gov.in)’ is celebrated on May 30,
2022, where AI means Artificial Intelligence.
i. During an event , INDIAai released a book on the basics of AI titled ‘AI for Everyone’. The booklet
aims to provide free and open AI literacy to the community of young minds and new learners to
enable them in their aspirations beyond the digital divide.
ii. The National AI Portal is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(MeitY), National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and National Association of Software and Service
Companies (NASSCOM). The IndiaAI portal was launched by then Union Minister of Electronics and
Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad on May 30 2020.
2. What is the name of portal has launched by Government of India (in May 22) to improve the
ease of living for the common man?
1) Jan Yojana
2) Madad
3) Jan Samarth
4) e-Sanad
5) Jan Pariyojana
Answer- 3) Jan Samarth
Explanation:
The government of India(GoI) is set to launch a ‘Jan Samarth’ portal to improve the ease of living for
the common man. This is a common portal for the delivery of various schemes run by different
ministries and departments.
i. Initially, the new portal plans to onboard 15 credit-linked government schemes, as a part of GoI’s
vision of Minimum Government Maximum Governance.
ii. The portal aims to bring together several schemes on a single platform and enable the beneficiaries
to access them without any hassle and the Jan Samarth portal with open architecture will enable the
state government and other institutions to onboard their schemes in this portal.
3. The National Health Authority (NHA) recently announced (in June’22) that the ‘eSanjeevani’
will be integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
The ‘eSanjeevani portal’ was developed by which organisation?
Answer- 2) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
Explanation:
National Health Authority (NHA) announced that the ‘eSanjeevani’ (https://esanjeevani.in/)
telemedicine service of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has been integrated with its
flagship scheme – Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).

i. The announced integration would allow the existing users of eSanjeevani, the telemedicine service
of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to easily create their Ayushman Bharat Health
Account (ABHA).
ii. Portal developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a premier R&D
organization of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
The eSanjeevani service comes in two variants are First Variant: eSanjeevani AB-HWC (Ayushman
Bharat-Health and Wellness Centre) and Second Variant : eSanjeevani OPD
4. Which state government recently (in June’22) launched the ACB 14400 app for people to file
corruption-related complaints?
1) West Bengal
2) Kerala
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy introduced an app called ACB 14400 to
combat corruption in government offices across the state. People can file corruption-related
complaints against state officials using this app.The app was developed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau
(ACB) of Andhra Pradesh.
i. People could previously file a complaint by calling the toll-free number 14400, but they failed to
provide evidence.As a result, the ACB will be unable to resolve cases due to a lack of sufficient
evidence to investigate the subject.
5. For which scheme did the National Health Authority (NHA) release (in June ‘22) the
revamped public dashboard with new features?
1) Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana
2) Janashree Bima Yojana
3) Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
4) Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
5) Universal Health Insurance Scheme
Answer- 3) Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Explanation:
The National Health Authority (NHA) under its flagship scheme of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri
Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) announced the release of its revamped public dashboard that
provides a transparent view about the progress of the scheme and implementation data in a
comprehensive manner at both national and state level. Aim – To provide key information about the
PM-JAY’s progress through real-time data and analysis on a day-to-day basis.
i. The updated dashboard has an interactive interface that displays key performance indicators about
the scheme through informative charts.
ii. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY): Launched in September 2018, the scheme aimed to
offer secondary and tertiary care services to the vulnerable population in the society.

6. Name the state that recently (in June’22) launched a ‘Beach Vigil App’ for the Holistic
Management of beaches.
1) Goa
2) Maharashtra
3) Karnataka
4) Kerala
5) Odisha
Answer- 1) Goa
Explanation:
The chief minister (CM) of Goa Pramod Sawant launched a ‘Beach Vigil App’, a collaboration between
Information Technology (IT) sector and tourism sector that aims to benefit tourists and the
institutions working in the beach tourism sector in a holistic management of beaches.
i. Through the Beach Vigil App, the Drishti workers, police and other stakeholders can raise issues for
safeguarding the interest of the tourist’s.
ii. The benefits of the app will cover everything from reporting illegal hawkers and illegal massage
services to beach cleanliness.
CURRENT STATIC BANKING

1. What is the Tagline of IDFC FIRST Bank?
1) Together We Can
2) One Family One Bank
3) Relationship Beyond Banking
4) Good People To Grow With
5) Always You FIRST
Answer- 5) Always You FIRST
Explanation:
About IDFC FIRST Bank Limited:
MD & CEO – V. Vaidyanathan
Establishment – December 18, 2018
Tagline – Always You FIRST
2. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Banks Board Bureau (BBB) as
of June 2022?
A) The Governor of RBI is the chairman of BBB.
B) BBB recommends for the selections of heads for Public Sector Banks.
C) BBB helps the Public Sector Banks with strategies for their growth and development.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A, B & C

Explanation:
Bhanu Pratap Sharma is the chairman of Banks Board Bureau (BBB) and Shaktikanta Das is
the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
BBB recommends for the selections of heads for Public Sector Banks.
BBB helps the Public Sector Banks with strategies for their growth and development.
3. In India, Credit Rating agencies are regulated by _________.

1) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
Answer- 2) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
All the credit rating agencies in India are regulated by SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations,
1999 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.
i. There are a total of seven credit agencies in India viz, including CRISIL, CARE, ICRA, SMREA,
Brickwork Rating, India Rating and Research Pvt. Ltd, and Infomerics Valuation and Rating Private
Limited.
4. Who is the current (in June’22) Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of YES
Bank?
1) Shyam Srinivasan
2) Sumant Kathpalia
3) Dinesh Pant
4) Prashant Kumar
5) Vishwavir Ahuja
Answer- 4) Prashant Kumar
Explanation:
About Yes Bank:
The Managing Director & CEO of YES Bank is Prashant Kumar and the Headquarter of YES Bank is
located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. Two years after the government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) put in place a special plan to
rescue Yes Bank Ltd, the private sector lender is now set to exit the reconstruction scheme.
5. As per the RBI, what is the asset size of non-banking financial companies (NBFC) – Middle
Layer (NBFC-ML)?
1) Rs 2000 crore and above
2) Rs 1000 crore and below
5) Rs 500 crore and below
Answer- 4) Rs 1000 crore and above

Explanation:
A Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) has four layers of NBFCs as notified by RBI in its Scale
Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs in October 2021.
• NBFC Base Layer (NBFC-BL): It is the lowest layer, and comprise of (a) non-deposit taking
NBFCs below the asset size of Rs 1000 crore
• NBFC – Middle Layer (NBFC-ML): It is the middle layer and comprise of (a) all deposit taking
NBFCs (NBFC-Ds), irrespective of asset size, (b) non-deposit taking NBFCs with asset size of Rs
1000 crore and above
• NBFC–Upper Layer (NBFC-UL): It comprises those NBFCs which are specifically identified by
the RBI as warranting enhanced regulatory requirements. The top ten eligible NBFCs in terms
of their asset size shall always reside in the upper layer, irrespective of any other factor.
• NBFC– Top Layer (NBFC-TL): It will ideally remain empty. It will be only filled if RBI opinions
that there is a substantial increase in the potential systemic risk from specific NBFCs in the
Upper Layer. Such NBFCs shall move to the Top Layer from the Upper Layer.
6. Which type of deposits accounts give the highest rate of interest?

1) Salary Account
2) Recurring Deposit Account
3) Fixed Deposit Account
4) Saving Account
5) Current Account
Answer- 3) Fixed Deposit Account
Explanation:
In Fixed Deposit Account (also known as FD Account), a particular sum of money is deposited in a
bank for specific period of time. It’s one time deposit and one time take away (withdraw) account. The
money deposited in this account can not be withdrawn before the expiry of period.
i. A high interest rate is paid on fixed deposits. The rate of interest paid for fixed deposit vary
according to amount, period and also from bank to bank.
7. Which is the 1st Regional Rural Bank that was sponsored by Syndicate Bank?
1) Aryavart Bank
2) Paschim Banga Gramin Bank
3) Ellaquai Dehati Bank
4) Utkal Grameen Bank
5) Prathama Bank
Answer- 5) Prathama Bank
Explanation:
Regional Rural Bank were set up on the recommendations of the Narasimham Working Group. The
first RRB to be set up was the Prathama Bank, sponsored by Syndicate Bank on October 2, 1975 in
Uttar Pradesh. The head office is at Moradabad, UP.
8. What is the minimum amount which can be remitted through Real Time Gross Settlement
(RTGS)?
1) Rs. 5, 00, 00
2) Rs. 4,00,000

3) Rs. 3,00,000
4) Rs. 1,00,000
5) Rs. 2,00,000
Answer- 5) Rs. 2,00,000
Explanation:
Rs. 2,00,000 is the minimum amount that can be remitted through Real Time Gross Settlement
(RTGS).
The acronym ‘RTGS’ stands for Real Time Gross Settlement. Real Time means that the processing of
instructions starts at the same time when they are received and not at some later time.
9. Which among the following are the first payment banks of India?
1) Paytm Payments Bank
2) Airtel Payments Bank
3) Fino Payments Bank
4) India Post Payment Bank
5) Jio Payments Bank
Answer- 2) Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank Limited is India’s first payment bank,with its license issued on April 11, 2016
and operational since january 2017
10. Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) is a _______ digit unique code used to identify the
particular branch of a particular bank.
1) 8
2) 9
3) 11
4) 12
5) 10
Answer- 2) 9
Explanation:
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) is a unique code used to identify the particular branch of a
particular bank. It is used mainly by the banking industry to ease the processing and clearance of
cheques and other documents. It is a 9-digit code.
i. The first three digits represent the city code of the bank branch – generally the pin code initials, The
next three digits represent the bank code, and The last three digits represent the bank branch.
11. A Universal Account Number (UAN) is the ______ digit code generated by the Employees
Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for each of the PF contributing members .
1) 9
2) 11
3) 8
4) 12
5) 10
Answer- 4) 12

Explanation:
A Universal Account Number (UAN) will be generated by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation
(EPFO) for each of the PF contributing members . It is the 12 digit code
12. What are the minimum paid-up capital requirements for Small Finance Banks?
1) 400 crores
2) 300 crores
3) 200 crores
4) 100 crores
5) 500 crores
Answer- 3) 200 crores
Explanation:
The minimum paid-up equity capital to set up a small finance bank should be 200 crores, as proposed
by RBI as of May 2020.
13. MDR is a fee charged from a merchant by a bank for accepting payments from customers
through credit and debit cards in their establishments.
In MDR, what does D stand for?
1) Decreased
2) Decedent
3) Deferred
4) Discount
5) Debit
Answer- 4) Discount
Explanation:
Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is a fee charged from a merchant by a bank for accepting payments
from customers through credit and debit cards in their establishments. MDR compensates the card-
issuing bank, the lender which puts the PoS terminal and payment gateways such as Mastercard or
Visa for their services.
14. Which of the following sections described the Negotiable Instruments, under the Negotiable
Instruments Act, 1881?
1) Section 10
2) Section 13
3) Section 17
4) Section 11
5) Section 15
Answer- 2) Section 13
Explanation:
According to Section 13 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, “A Negotiable Instrument means a
promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque payable either to order or to bearer.”

15. Permanent Retirement Account Number(PRAN) is a unique ____ digit number issued to the
state & central employees to receive their pension throughout their life under the National
Pension System.
1) 7
2) 12
3) 10
4) 9
5) 11
Answer- 2) 12
Explanation:
Permanent Retirement Account Number(PRAN) is a unique 12 digit number issued to the state and
central employees to receive their pension throughout their life under the National Pension System
(NPS)(This NPS scheme was launched in 2004). It is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and
Development Authority (PFRDA), created by an Act of the Parliament of India.
16. Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) is a ______ digit AlphaNumeric code
required to be obtained by all persons who are responsible for deducting or collecting tax.
1) 9
2) 20
3) 12
4) 10
5) 7
Answer- 4) 10
Explanation:
Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN)
i. It is a 10 digit AlphaNumeric code and will be issued to persons who are requisite to deduct tax
(TDS) or collect tax(TCS) on payments made by them under the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961.
ii. Without TAN number TDS/TCS returns will not be accepted and Challans for TDS/TCS payments
will not be accepted by banks.
iii. First four characters should be alphabetic letters ( in this first 4 characters represent – city or state
and 4th character is name of the deductor). The next five are numerals , the last character is again an
alphabetic letter. Example – ABCD12345M
17. NEFT is a nation-wide payment system facilitating one-to-one funds transfer.

In NEFT, what does ‘E’ stand for?
1) Exchange
2) Electronic
3) E-commerce
4) Earned
5) Equity
Answer- 2) Electronic
Explanation:
National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) is a nation-wide payment system facilitating one-to-one
funds transfer.

i. Under this Scheme, individuals, firms and corporates can electronically transfer funds from any
bank branch to any individual, firm or corporate having an account with any other bank branch in the
country participating in the Scheme.
18. Mobile Money Identifier (MMID) is a _____ digit code issued by the bank to their Mobile
Banking registered customers for availing IMPS service as a beneficiary.
1) 7
2) 12
3) 9
4) 4
5) 8
Answer- 1) 7
Explanation:
Mobile Money Identifier (MMID) is a 7-digit code issued by the bank to their Mobile Banking
registered customers for availing IMPS service as a beneficiary.
i. You will have different MMIDs for different accounts and all these could be linked to a single
registered mobile number.
• First four digits – to identify the bank of the user
• Next three digits – to identify the account of the user.
19. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Export Credit Guarantee
Corporation of India (ECGC)?
A) Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd. (ECGC) is a Government of India
Enterprise founded in 1965 and headquarters are located in New Delhi, Delhi.
B) ECGC provides export credit insurance facilities to exporters and banks in India and its
functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
C) M Senthilnathan is the current Chairman cum Managing Director of ECGC.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd. (ECGC) is a Government of India Enterprise
founded in 1957 and headquarters are located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. ECGC provides export credit insurance facilities to exporters and banks in India and its functions
under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and is managed by a Board
of Directors comprising representatives of the Government, Reserve Bank of India, banking, insurance
and exporting community.
ii. M Senthilnathan is the current Chairman cum Managing Director of ECGC.

20. A shadow banking system is the term used for the non-banking financial companies
(NBFCs) which perform similar roles as commercial banks but are not under any control.
The term “shadow bank” was coined by economist _________ in 2007.
1) Robert Aumann
2) Paul McCulley
3) Alberto Alesina
4) Robert Barro
5) Walter Adams
Answer- 2) Paul McCulley
Explanation:
The term “shadow bank” was coined by economist Paul McCulley in 2007. A shadow banking
system is the term used for the non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) which perform similar roles
as commercial banks but are not under any control. It is the term more prevalent in advanced
countries.
i. India, NBFCs (Non Banking Financial Companies) can be regarded as the Shadow Banks. But they
are not actually shadow banks because NBFCs in India are under the regulation of RBI.
21. The savings & current account that does not operate for more than 12 months, then the
account is called?
1) Demand Deposit Account
2) Dormant account
3) Inactive account
4) Demat account
5) Inoperative account
Answer- 3) Inactive account
Explanation:
Inactive account (current or a savings bank account) that hasn’t been used and has not done any
transactions through it for more than 12 months (1 year), then it will be classified as an inactive
account.
22. How much maximum amount is transferred per day through Immediate Payment Service
(IMPS)?
1) 5 lakh
2) 3 lakh
3) 2 lakh
4) 4 lakh
5) 1 lakh
Answer- 1) 5 lakh
Explanation:
In 2021, the RBI proposed to increase the per transaction limit from Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh through
Immediate Payment Service (IMPS).
i. IMPS managed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is an important payment
system providing 24x7 instant domestic funds transfer facility and is accessible through various
channels like internet banking, mobile banking apps, bank branches, ATMs, SMS and IVRS.

23. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the PPI?
A) PPI stands for Prepaid Payment instruments.
B) PPI is defined as payment instruments that facilitate the buying of goods and services,
including the transfer of funds, financial services, and remittances, against the value stored
within or on the instrument.
C) As per the RBI regulations, banks and Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)s can issue
PPIs.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only C & A
5) Only A
Explanation:
The RBI defines prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) as payment instruments that facilitate the
buying of goods and services, including the transfer of funds, financial services, and remittances,
against the value stored within or on the instrument.
PPIs are in the form of payment wallets, smart cards, mobile wallets, magnetic chips, vouchers, etc. As
per the regulations, banks and NBFCs can issue PPIs.
24. CSII is a security feature used in Indian banknotes which was indigenously manufactured at
Varnika at Mysuru, Karnataka, the ink manufacturing unit at BRBNMPL.
In CSII, What does 1st ‘I’ stand for?
1) Index
2) Intaglio
3) Indian
4) Ink
5) Instant
Answer- 2) Intaglio
Explanation:
Colour Shift Intaglio Ink (CSII) is a security feature used in Indian banknotes that was imported
earlier, and is now being indigenously manufactured at Varnika, the ink manufacturing unit at
Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL), Mysuru.
25. What is the maximum permitted limit of balance (as of June’22)at any point in time in
Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI)s per month ?
1) Rs. 3,00,000
2) Rs. 1,00,000
3) Rs. 4,00,000
4) Rs. 2,00,000
5) Rs. 5,00,000
Answer- 4) Rs. 2,00,000
Explanation:
As per the RBI date in April 2022, The funds transfer is allowed from a ‘Full-KYC’ Prepaid Payment
Instruments (PPI) within a limit of Rs 10,000/- per month per holder. However, an enhanced limit of

up to Rs 2,00,000/- per month per beneficiary can be availed if the beneficiary is ‘pre-registered’ by
PPI holder.
i. In case of bank issued PPIs, cash withdrawal is permitted at ATMs, PoS devices, BCs, etc. However,
cash withdrawal at PoS devices is subject to a limit of Rs 2,000/- per transaction within an overall
monthly limit of Rs 10,000/- across all locations (Tier 1 to 6 centres).
26. APBS is a gateway created by NPCI to enable departments & agencies administering
government schemes to transfer funds to Aadhaar-enabled bank accounts of beneficiaries.
In APBS, what does ‘S’ stand for?
1) Saving
2) System
3) Safety
4) Sales
5) Service
Answer- 2) System
Explanation:
Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (APBS) is a gateway created by National Payments Corporation of
India (NPCI) to enable departments and agencies administering government schemes to transfer
funds to Aadhaar-enabled bank accounts of beneficiaries.
It acts on the principle that a person’s Aadhaar number becomes their financial address. Instead of
providing multiple account details to receive a bank transfer, one only has to provide their Aadhaar
number which significantly eases out the entire process.
27. What is the current (as of June’22) interest rate applicable to the Post Office Recurring
Deposit account, per annum quarterly compound?
1) 5.5%
2) 7.2%
3) 5.8%
4) 6.9%
5) 7.0%
Answer- 3) 5.8%
Explanation:
The Post Office Recurring Deposit (Post Office RD) is a scheme catering to the mid-term savings
requiring the depositors to park their investment at least for a period of five years. The scheme
required the depositors to deposit a fixed amount at regular intervals, the interest is accrued to the
depositors and compounded on a quarterly basis.
i. The beneficiary must be an Indian citizen and aged 18-years or above. The present interest rate
applicable to the Post Office RD is 5.80% per annum compounded quarterly.
ii. The tenure of a Post Office RD is five years which is further extendable by another 5 years, making
the total tenure period of 10 years.
28. According to the Balance of Payment, Current Account is in balance when receipts on
current account are _______ to the payments on the current account.
1) Greater Than
2) Equal

3) Lower Than
4) Greater than Equal
5) Less Than Equal
Answer- 2) Equal
Explanation:
According to the Balance of Payment, Current Account is in balance when receipts on current account
are equal to the payments on the current account.
i. A surplus current account means that the nation is a lender to other countries and a deficit current
account means that the nation is a borrower from other countries.
Current Account Surplus Balanced Current Account Current Account Deficit
Receipts > Payments Receipts = Payments Receipts < Payments
29. The Term ‘Dutch Disease’ in economics refers to _______.

1) Decline of Money flow due to trade deficits
2) Increasing the demand for non-tradeable products in the country
3) Discovery of large oil reserves
4) Increasing the demand for tradeable products in the country
5) Pandemic Crisis
Answer- 3) Discovery of large oil reserves
Explanation:
Dutch Disease in economics refers to a phenomenon wherein a country witnesses uneven growth
across sectors due to the discovery of natural resources, especially large oil reserves.
i. While the idea was first proposed by economists Peter Neary and Max Corden in 1982, the term
‘Dutch disease’ was first coined by The Economist in 1977 to describe the decline of the
manufacturing industry in the Netherlands.
ii. According to the concept, when a country discovers natural resources and starts exporting them to
the rest of the world, it causes the exchange rate of the currency to appreciate significantly and this, in
turn, discourages the exports from other sectors while encouraging the import of cheaper
alternatives.
30. Which bank recently (in June’22) introduced a new toll-free number to better its Banking
Services?
2) HDFC Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) YES Bank
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI), has added a new toll-free number for a variety of financial services to
better serve its customers.
i. By dialing this new contact centre number, customers can execute necessary and fundamental
banking activities from the comfort of their home or from any other location, saving them the time
and inconvenience of visiting a bank office or using an electronic medium.

ii. Using this new toll-free number, customers of SBI can conduct banking services such as account
balance/last 5 transactions, ATM Card blocking & dispatch status, dispatch status of cheque book, TDS
details & deposit interest certificate by email, and request for a new ATM Card after blocking the
previous one
31. The MCLR is the minimum interest rate that a bank can lend at.
What does M stand for?
1) Macro
2) Marginal
3) Micro
4) Market
5) Money
Answer- 2) Marginal
Explanation:
MCLR (Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate) refers to the minimum interest rate below which
financial institutions can’t lend, except in certain cases. Marginal cost of funds based lending rate
defines the process used to determine the minimum home loan rate of interest.
i. The MCLR method was introduced in the Indian financial system by the Reserve Bank of India in the
year 2016.
ii. The MCLR system has replaced the base rate system that was introduced in the year 2010.
32. The price of one currency in terms of another is known as _________.

1) Trade rate
2) Inflation of Country
3) Foreign exchange rate
4) Balance of Payment
5) Interest rate
Answer- 3) Foreign exchange rate
Explanation:
Foreign Exchange Rate (also called Forex Rate) is the price of one currency in terms of another. It
links the currencies of different countries and enables comparison of international costs and prices.
33. Reduction in the value of domestic currency by the government is called _________
1) Devaluation
2) Revaluation
3) Appreciation
4) Depreciation
5) Democratic
Answer- 1) Devaluation
Explanation:
In a fixed exchange rate system, when some government action increases the exchange rate ,thereby
making domestic currency cheaper (reduction) is called Devaluation. On the other hand, a
Revaluation is said to occur, when the Government decreases the exchange rate thereby, making
domestic currency costlier (Increased).

34. CAGR is the mean annual growth rate of an investment over a specified period of time
longer than one year.
In CAGR, what does ‘C’ stand for?
1) Cash
2) Currency
3) Cost
4) Capital
5) Compound
Answer- 5) Compound
Explanation:
Compound annual growth rate CAGR is the mean annual growth rate of an investment over a
specified period of time longer than one year. It represents one of the most accurate ways to calculate
and determine returns for individual assets, investment portfolios, and anything that can rise or fall in
value over time.
35. In economics, the Term shrinkflation is refer to:

1) Reduction the quality of the product and maintaining the same price of Product
2) Increasing the Quality of the product and Price of the product
3) Reduction the Quality of the product and Price of the product
4) Increasing the the Price of the product and Reducing the Quality of the product
5) Increasing the Consumer Tax in Product
Answer- 1) Reduction the quality of the product and maintaining the same price of Product
Explanation:
In economics, shrinkflation, also known as the grocery shrink ray, deflation or package downsizing, is
the process of items shrinking in size or quantity, or even sometimes reformulating or reducing
quality, while their prices remain the same.
i. To tackle high raw material costs, several fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies in India
are downsizing product packets, while keeping the price unchanged.
ii. The word is a portmanteau of the words shrink and inflation. First usage of the term “shrinkflation”,
has been attributed to both Pippa Malmgren and Brian Domitrovic.
36. Which of the following is ‘Not’ a component of the Capital Account of Balance of Payments
(BOP)?
1) Portfolio Investment
2) External Borrowing
3) External Assistance
4) Foreign direct investment
5) Export and Import of Goods
Answer- 5) Export and Import of Goods

Explanation:
CA STATIC GK
1. Who is the current (as of May’22) union minister of Women and Child Development
(MoWCD)?
2) Sarbananda Sonowal
3) Bhupender Yadav
4) Smriti Zubin Irani
5) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
Answer- 4) Smriti Zubin Irani
Explanation:
About Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) :
Union Minister – Smriti Zubin Irani (Amethi Constituency, Uttar Pradesh)
Minister of State (MoS) – Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai (Surendranagar Constituency,
Gujarat)
2. Where is the Headquarters of World Economic Forum (WEF)?

1) Rome, Italy
2) London, United Kingdom
3) Paris, France
4) Vienna, Austria
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 5) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
About World Economic Forum (WEF):
Founder and Executive Chairman– Klaus Schwab
Headquarters– Cologny/Geneva, Switzerland
3. In which year the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) was established?

1) 2018
2) 2015

3) 2012
4) 2014
5) 2019
Answer- 2) 2015
Explanation:
About National Supercomputing Mission (NSM):
i. It was established in 2015 by the Government of India. India is developing supercomputers at low
cost with its PARAM series.
ii. The Mission is being jointly steered by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and implemented by the Centre for
Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune, and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc),
Bengaluru.
4. Who will appoint the Chairperson of the Lokpal?

1) President of India
2) Vice President
3) Prime Minister
4) Chief Justice of India
5) Lok Sabha Speaker
Answer- 1) President of India
Explanation:
The chairperson of Lokpal and members are appointed for a term of 5 years or until attaining the age
of 70 years.
i. The members and Chief of Lokpal are appointed by the President of India following the
recommendations of the selection committee headed by the Prime Minister and consists of the
Speaker of the Lok Sabha; Leader of Opposition; Chief Justice of India or a judge of the Supreme Court
nominated by him and a jurist recommended by the chairperson and members of the selection pane
ii. The 1st Chairperson of the Lokpal is Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose, who is a former Judge of
supreme court of India.
5. What is the capital of Solomon Island?

1) Noumea
2) Palikir
3) Port Moresby
4) Port Vila
5) Honiara
Answer- 5) Honiara
Explanation:
The New Zealand government extends its troop deployments to Solomon Islands till May 2023.
i. New Zealand deployed troops to the Solomon Islands at the request of the nation's government in
late 2021 after rioting broke out in the capital city of Honiara.
6. Where is the Headquarters of Adani Wilmar Limited?



Explanation:
The CEO and MD of Adani Wilmar Limited is Angshu Mallick and headquarters is located in
Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
In May 2022, A joint venture between the group controlled by Asia’s richest person Gautam Adani
and Singapore’s Wilmar International Ltd., have outperformed 121 Asian initial public offerings worth
over $100 million this year
7. The multi-wavelength space observatory Astrosat, has detected the birth of a black hole for
the 500th time.
Astrosat was launched by which company in 2015?
1) Canadian Space Agency
3) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
4) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
5) European Space Agency
Answer- 2) Indian Space Research Organisation
Explanation:
India’s first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory, Astrosat, has detected the birth of a black
hole for the 500th time. AstroSat was launched on 28 September 2015 by Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) into a near-Earth equatorial orbit.
i. AstroSat is India’s first multi-wavelength space telescope, which has five telescopes seeing through
different wavelengths simultaneously — visible, near UV, far UV, soft X-ray and hard X-ray.
ii. Onboard the AstroSat is a 38-cm wide UltraViolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT), which is capable of
imaging in far and near-ultraviolet bands over a wide field of view.
8. In which city, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute is located?

Answer- 3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Dr Jitendra Singh Addressed the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of CSIR-Central Leather Research
Institute in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
i. The foundation stone of CLRI was laid by Shri Shyama Prasad Mukherjee on 24th April 1948. The
Institute Main Building was formally inaugurated by Hon'ble Shri T.T.Krishnamachari, then Minister
for Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India on 15th January 1953.

9. The Shyok River, a tributary of the ______ river.

1) Tapi
2) Jhelum
3) Yamuna
4) Indus
5) Ganga
Answer- 4) Indus
Explanation:
The Shyok River is a tributary of the Indus River that flows through northern Ladakh and enters
Gilgit–Baltistan, spanning some 550 km. The Shyok River originates at the Rimo Glacier, one of the
tongues of Siachen Glacier.
i. In May, 2022 Seven Army soldiers died and 19 were injured, some of them seriously, after their
vehicle skidded off a road and plunged into the Shyok river in Ladakh
10. Mitali Express is the 3rd India- _______ passenger train service to begin from 1 June 2022.
1) Thailand
2) Myanmar
3) Nepal
4) Bangladesh
5) Bhutan
Explanation:
Third India-Bangladesh passenger train service named Mitali Express began from 1 June 2022.
i. The rail connectivity between India and Bangladesh will get a major boost as the two countries
began the third passenger train service. The train will operate between New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal
and Dhaka in Bangladesh.
ii. Mitali Express, the new train service was flagged off by the Railway Ministers of India and
Bangladesh from Rail Bhawan in New Delhi on June 1 virtually.
11. Where is the headquarters of the International Hockey Federation (FIH)?

1) Lausanne, Switzerland
2) Nairobi, Kenya
3) Madrid, Spain
4) Vienna, Austria
5) Copenhagen, Denmark
Answer- 1) Lausanne, Switzerland
Explanation:
About International Hockey Federation(FIH):
President– Dr Narinder Dhruv Batra
CEO– Thierry Weil
Headquarters– Lausanne, Switzerland
12. Which country took over the G7 Presidency in January 2022?

1) Germany
2) United Kingdom

3) Italy
4) France
5) Canada
Answer- 1) Germany
Explanation:
The G7 (Group of Seven) is an organisation of the world's seven largest so-called "advanced"
economies, which dominate global trade and the international financial system. They are Canada,
France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the United States.
i. Germany took over the G7 presidency in January 2022, which means it will host the organisation's
annual summit in June.
ii. Recently, Ministers from the G-7 countries meeting in Berlin also announced a target to have a
"highly decarbonized road sector by 2030," meaning that zero-emission vehicles would dominate the
sales by the end of the decade.
Note- In Russia joined creating the G8, but was excluded in 2014 for its takeover of Crimea, an
autonomous republic of Ukraine.
13. Murali Sreeshankar recently (in May '22) won the gold medal at the 12th International
Jumping Meeting held in ________.
1) Austria
2) Germany
3) Greece
4) Spain
5) Turkey
Answer- 3) Greece
Explanation:
India’s premier long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won the gold medal at the 12th International
Jumping Meeting in Greece with an effort of 8.31m.
i. Sreeshankar was followed by Thobias Montler of Sweden & Jules Pommery of France, who claimed
silver 8.27m & bronze 8.17m respectively.
14. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology organised a brainstorming session
on Mission Digital India BHASHINI – the National Language Translation Mission (NLTM).
Who is the current (as of June’22) minister of the Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology?
1) Giriraj Singh
2) Ashwini Vaishnaw
4) Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Answer- 2) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Explanation:
Ashwini Vaishnaw is the Union minister of Electronics and Information Technology.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Skill
Development & Entrepreneurship, was present during a brainstorming session organised by Ministry

of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY) on Mission Digital India BHASHINI – the National
Language Translation Mission (NLTM).
i. Startups are an essential component of our digital ecosystem, and Mission Digital India Bhashini will
support them in developing India-specific and Indian Languages enabled IT solutions.
15. Name the 1st mission of NASA that was designed to study the deep interior of Mars.
1) Ranger
2) Telstar
3) InSight
4) Echo
5) Apollo
Answer- 3) InSight
Explanation:
NASA's InSight lander, the first mission to study the deep interior of Mars, is scheduled to complete
its six-month trip to the red planet in May 2022. NASA's Insight lander, the first mission to Mars since
2012, is scheduled to land on the red planet Monday, November 26.
i. Forty-five years since its launch, NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft has been continuing its journey far
beyond our solar system. Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 exited our solar system in 12 years and
entered interstellar space in 2012.
16. Which of the following Pairs are wrongly matched, regarding to the revolutions of India:
1 Black revolution Petroleum Production
2 Pink Revolution Onion Production
3 Yellow Revolution Jute Production
4 Purple Revolution Lavender Production
1) Only 1
2) Only 2
3) Only 3
4) Only 4
5) None of the Above
Answer- 3) Only 3
Explanation:
Black revolution- Petroleum Production
Pink Revolution- Onion Production
Yellow Revolution- Oilseed Production
Purple Revolution- Lavender Production
17. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) recently (in May’22) Celebrates Fifty years of
Incorporation with a Special Logo.
Who is the current (as of May’22) chairman of SAIL?
1) N. Shankarappa
2) Sukriti Likhi
3) Soma Mondal
4) Sawarthi Prasad

5) P. K Singh
Answer- 3) Soma Mondal
Explanation:
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the maharatna steelmaking public sector unit, is celebrating
the company’s fifty years of incorporation this year in 2022. SAIL was incorporated on 24th January,
1973.
i. SAIL’s legacy of fifty years is being celebrated with the launch of a new commemorative logo and
will be followed by several events to be held all across the company throughout the year. The design
of the commemorative logo retains the essence of SAIL’s company logo while bringing out the spirit of
fifty years of journey of this company. The logo was launched by Smt. Soma Mondal, Chairman, SAIL.
18. Which country will host the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2023?
1) Vietnam
2) Cambodia
3) Singapore
4) Thailand
5) Malaysia
Answer- 2) Cambodia
Explanation:
Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore have been named as the hosts of the respective 2025, 2027 and
2029 editions of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
i. The SEA Games Federation Council revealed the locations of the three editions at a meeting held in
Hanoi in Vietnam which is currently staging this year’s delayed SEA Games. The SEA Games are due to
take place in Cambodia in 2023.
19. _______ the largest lemon and mushroom producing State in India (as of March 22).
1) Odisha
2) Rajasthan
3) Punjab
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Answer- 1) Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha is the largest lemon and mushroom producing State in the country, informed State agriculture
minister Arun Kumar Sahoo.
i. Odisha is now No.1 producer of lemons and mushrooms. Similarly, the State is in the second spot in
terms of producing brinjals in the country
20. Who is the current (as of June’22) union minister of Cooperation?

1) Nirmala Sitharaman
2) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
3) Arjun Munda
4) Amit Shah
5) Piyush Goyal
Answer- 4) Amit Shah

Explanation:
About Ministry of Cooperation:
Union Minister – Amit Shah (Gandhi Nagar Constituency, Gujarat)
Minister of State (MoS) – B. L. Verma (Rajya Sabha – Uttar Pradesh)
21. Which of the following is ‘Not’ one of the 8 core Industries of India?
1) Coal
2) Crude Oil
3) Refinery Products
4) Cement
5) Cotton
Answer- 5) Cotton
Explanation:
The 8 core industries of India Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement
and Electricity.
i. The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) measures combined and individual performance of
production in selected eight core industries.
22. What is the Headquarter of National Informatics Centre (NIC)?

2) New Delhi, Delhi
3) Vadodara, Gujarat
Answer- 2) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
About National Informatics Centre (NIC):-
The NIC is under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Established in – 1976
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
23. Which state celebrated its 35th Foundation Day on 30th May 2022?
1) Goa
2) Uttarakhand
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 1) Goa
Explanation:
Goa is celebrating its 35th Foundation Day on 30th May 2022.
i. Goa became India's 25th state on 30 May 1987. Goa remained under Portuguese rule even after 14
years of India's independence. Goa was liberated from the Portuguese on 19th December 1961
About Goa:
Capital- Panji.
Official Language- Konkani which is one of the 22 languages from the Eight Schedule.

24. In May 2022, Ariarne Titmus has broken the women’s 400 metres freestyle swimming
world record at the Australian championships.
Ariarne Titmus belongs to which country?
2) Spain
3) Italy
4) Australia
5) Germany
Answer- 4) Australia
Explanation:
Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus has broken the women’s 400 metres freestyle world record at
the Australian championships.
i. Titmus clocked three minutes 3 minutes 56.40 seconds in Sunday night’s final in Adelaide. Her time
bettered the previous benchmark of 3:56.46 set by her American rival Katie Ledecky at the 2016
Olympics.
25. Recently, the Ministry of Ayush has chosen “Yoga for Humanity” as theme for 8th
International Day of Yoga 2022.
The International Day of Yoga is annually observed across India on _______.
1) 21st October
2) 21st September
3) 21st June
4) 21st August
5) 21st July
Answer- 3) 21st June
Explanation:
The International Day of Yoga is annually observed across India on 21st June.
i. The 8th edition of International Day of Yoga 2022 will be celebrated with the theme “Yoga for
Humanity”.
ii. Ministry of Ayush has chosen this theme for 8th International Day of Yoga 2022 to be organised in
India and across the globe on 21st June 2022. The main event of IDY 2022 demonstration will be held
at Mysuru, Karnataka.
iii. The theme of last year’s (2021) IDY, organised during COVID-19 pandemic was “Yoga for
wellness".
26. Name India’s first ‘Vertical Lift Railway Bridge’ that will connect Rameswaram Island with
mainland of Tamil Nadu.
1) Pamban railway bridge
2) Anji Khad Bridge
3) Silver Jubilee Railway
4) Vembanad Rail Bridge
5) Godavari Bridge
Answer- 1) Pamban railway bridge

Explanation:
Pamban railway bridge is India’s first ‘Vertical Lift Railway Bridge’ that will connect Rameswaram
Island with mainland of Tamil Nadu.
i. The new bridge, which stretches for 2.05 kilometers, will connect Mandapam town in mainland
India to Pamban island and Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu.
27. Which country will host the 2023 Men’s International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey
World Cup?
1) India
2) England
3) Germany
4) Spain
5) France
Answer- 1) India
Explanation:
India will host the 2023 Men’s International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey World Cup or 15th
edition of the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup.
28. What is the target year of the Government of India to increase the number of Pradhan
Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) to 10000?
1) 2028
2) 2025
3) 2027
4) 2024
5) 2026
Answer- 4) 2024
Explanation:
The Government of India has targeted to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya
Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) to 10000 by March 2024. As of May 2022, the number of PMBJKs
stands at 8735 across 739 districts across India.
i. 1600 medicines and 250 surgical devices including nutraceuticals, Ayush products and Suvidha
Sanitary pads(Rs 1 per pad) are made available in the PMBJKs.
29. Where is the Headquarters of HDFC Ltd?

2) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
About HDFC Ltd:
Managing Director– Renu Sud Karnad
Tagline– With You, Right Through
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra

30. Who is the current (as of June’22) Chairman & Managing Director (MD) of Power Finance
Corporation Limited (PFC)?
1) Vishal Kapoor
2) R. C. Mishra
3) Ravinder Singh Dhillon
4) Prasanna Tantri
5) Usha Sajeev Nair
Answer- 3) Ravinder Singh Dhillon
Explanation:
About Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC):
Chairman & MD – Ravinder Singh Dhillon
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi.
31. Where is Kaziranga National Park located?

1) West Bengal
2) Assam
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Kerala
Answer- 2) Assam
Explanation:
Kaziranga National Park situated in the Assam state of India is a UNESCO world heritage site of India
and is known for the Great Indian one-horned Rhinoceros.
i. Recently in May 2022 during IPL, The TATA motors would donate Rs 5 lakh to kaziranga national
park, Kanchanjuri, Assam for each and every time when a ball was hit at the ‘TATA Punch car’ which
was placed inside the stadium for every match
32. The Thakurani Ghat is situated on the banks of the _______ river.
1) Tapi
2) Narmada
3) Yamuna
4) Kaveri
5) Ravi
Answer- 3) Yamuna
Explanation:
The intricate sanjhi panel that PM Modi gave US President Joe Biden during the Quad Summit in May
2022, is based on the theme of Thakurani Ghat, which is one of the most famous ghats on the banks of
the holy river of Yamuna in Gokul.
i. The traditional art form that originated out of the cult of Krishna, involves creating stencils based on
incidents from the life of the deity and then hand-cutting these on thin sheets of paper using scissors.
ii. The term ‘sanjhi’ is derived from ‘sanjh’ or dusk and is related to the practice of making rangolis in
temples at dusk.

33. India is the second-largest exporter of Sugar after which country?

2) Brazil
3) Thailand
4) China
5) Australia
Answer- 2) Brazil
Explanation:
India is the world’s largest producer of sugar and the second-largest exporter after Brazil.
i. In an order issued by the Directorate of General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the Centre government
said the export of sugar — raw, refined and white — will be placed under the “restricted” category
from June 1 till October 31.
34. In which country is the UNESCO List of World Heritage Abu Mena site located?
1) Egypt
2) Italy
3) Spain
4) Germany
5) Iran
Answer- 1) Egypt
Explanation:
The Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anany visited the archaeological site of
Abu Mena in the Burj al-Arab area in Alexandria, Egypt, After the Ministry is working on completing
the procedures for submitting a request to remove the site from the UNESCO List of World Heritage in
Danger, 21 years after it was placed on this list due to the high level of groundwater.
35. The first edition of the Himalayan Bird Count (HBC) was conducted at Ladakh in May 2022.
Which of the following countries co-organised the HBC along with India?
1) Bangladesh
2) Bhutan
3) Nepal
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
About 607 species were recorded in the first edition of the Himalayan Bird Count (HBC), which was
concluded in Ladakh in May 2022. The Himalayan Bird Count (HBC)- the first regional event to be held
between India, Nepal and Bhutan.
i. It was co-organised by Bird Count India, Bird Conservation Nepal and the Royal Society of the
Protection of Nature, Bhutan.
36. In which country, the Chittagong port is located?

1) Bhutan
2) Bangladesh
3) China

4) Maldives
5) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
The Chittagong/Chattogram Port is the main seaport of Bangladesh. It is located in the port city of
Chittagong and on the banks of the Karnaphuli River
i. In April 2022, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday called on Bangladesh Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina, who offered her country's main seaport - Chittagong Port - to India's
northeastern states like Assam and Tripura to enhance connectivity between the two neighbours.
37. Who is the current (as of June’22) union minister of Social Justice and Empowerment
(MoSJE)?
1) Kiren Rijiju
2) Virendra Kumar
3) Giriraj Singh
4) Kishan Reddy
5) Arjun Munda
Answer- 2) Virendra Kumar
Explanation:
About Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE):
Union Minister – Dr. Virendra Kumar (Tikamgarh Constituency, Madhya Pradesh)
Minister of State (MoS) – Ramdas Athawale (Rajya Sabha – Maharashtra)
38. In which state Jamwa Ramgarh wildlife sanctuary is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Uttarakhand
3) Haryana
4) Punjab
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Jamwa Ramgarh is a wildlife sanctuary located 25 km away from Jaipur, Rajasthan. This sanctuary
name is based on its Ramgarh Dam.
i. The Jamwa Ramgarh was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1982.
39. Indian athlete Jyothi Yarraji breaks her own 100m hurdles national record at
Loughborough International Athletic 2022 in May 2022.
Jyothi Yarraji from which state?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) Odisha

Explanation:
Indian athlete Jyothi Yarraji broke her own national record in 100m hurdles clocking 13.11s at
Loughborough International Athletic.
The 22-year-old athlete, Jyothi Yarraji from Andhra Pradesh won the gold in the Cyprus
International Meet at Limassol under a head wind speed of 0.1m/s. The previous record was held by
Anuradha Biswal, who recorded 13.38 seconds way back in 2002.
40. What is the maximum age for joining the National Pension System (NPS)?
1) 62 years
2) 70 years
3) 60 years
4) 72 years
5) 65 years
Answer- 2) 70 years
Explanation:
In 2021, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) increased the maximum
age for joining the National Pension System (NPS) from 65 years to 70 years of age.
The existing age of entry which is 18-65 years was revised to 18-70 years.
Note- As of June 2022, where a government employee covered by the National Pension System (NPS)
goes missing during service, the benefits of family pension will be immediately paid to the family
and in case he reappears and resumes service, the amount paid as family pension during the
intervening time of his missing period can be accordingly deducted from his salary, as per a latest
order of the government.
41. Which of the following tribes live in Madhya Pradesh?

1) Toda
2) Gond
3) Irulur
4) Jarawa
5) Kota
Answer- 2) Gond
Explanation:
During the QUAD meeting in May 2022, PM Modi’s gift to PM Albanese (Prime Minister of Australia)
depicts a popular motif in Gond art — the Tree of Life, with intricate patterns and lines that are a
trademark of Gond art.
About Gond Tribe- one of the largest tribal groups in India, the Gond community in Madhya Pradesh.
They mostly live in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand,
Karnataka, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha.
42. What is the currency of Canada?

1) Dollar
2) Euro
3) Peso
4) Dinar
5) Lek

Answer- 1) Dollar
Explanation:
Ottawa is the capital of Canada and the Canadian dollar is the currency.
i. In June 2022, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled new legislation that would
implement “some of the harshest gun control measures” in decades, including a “freeze” on the
country’s handgun purchases and sales.
43. In which state/UT is the UNESCO List of World Heritage site ‘Valley of Flowers’ located?
1) Assam
2) West Bengal
3) Uttarakhand
4) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 3) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
The famous Valley of Flowers trek in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand is all set to open from June
1, 2022. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Valley of Flowers falls in the Nanda Devi Biosphere
Reserve.
44. In which state Dibang Valley is located?

2) Assam
3) Tripura
4) Mizoram
5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Dibang Valley is located in Arunachal Pradesh.
i. Recently, Wildlife scientists and conservationists in Arunachal Pradesh flagged threats to local
biodiversity from the proposed Etalin hydroelectric project in a letter to the Forest Advisory
Committee (FAC) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
ii. FAC formed committees and ordered concerned bodies to submit reports on the impact of forest
land diversion required for the project in the northeastern state’s Dibang Valley, Arunachal
Pradesh. Based on these report, it will consider approving the project
45. Telangana celebrated its ______ anniversary on 2nd June 2022 after becoming a separate
state from Andhra Pradesh.
1) 7th
2) 5th
3) 4th
4) 6th
5) 8th
Answer- 5) 8th

Explanation:
On June 2, Telangana celebrated its 8th anniversary after becoming a separate state in 2014. The
leadership of the state has remained constant since its creation with Chief Minister K Chandrashekar
Rao at the helm. In light of the anniversary, the state released a 172-page report highlighting the
schemes and changes under the CM aimed at bettering welfare.
46. Which Mughal Emperor built Delhi's Jama Masjid?

1) Shah Jahan
2) Humayun
3) Akbar
4) Babur
5) Jahangir
Answer- 1) Shah Jahan
Explanation:
Delhi’s Jama Masjid was built at the behest of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656.
i. After a thunderstorm recently (in 2022) damaged the finial of the 17th century Jama Masjid dome in
Delhi, the Delhi Wakf Board, which manages the mosque, wrote to the Archaeological Survey of India
(ASI) requesting removal of the dangling part of the crown and repair of the ornamental structure that
has topped the grand mosque since its construction.
47. Where is Buxa Tiger Reserve located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Uttarakhand
5) Bihar
Answer- 3) West Bengal
Explanation:
About West Bengal:
Chief Minister– Mamata Banerjee
National Park– Neora Valley National Park
Tiger Reserve– Buxa Tiger Reserve; Sundarban Tiger Reserve
48. What is the capital of Albania?

1) Luanda
2) Brussels
3) Tirana
4) Praia
5) Nassau
Answer- 3) Tirana
Explanation:
About Albania:
Capital – Tirana
Currency – Albanian lek
Prime minister – Edi Rama

49. The PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana)
scheme is an initiative of which ministry?
1) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
2) Ministry of Jal Shakti
3) Ministry of Power
4) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
5) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Answer- 1) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Explanation:
The PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana) scheme is
an initiative of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). It is a scheme for farmers for
installation of solar pumps and grid connected solar and other renewable power plants in the country.
i. Under the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana)
scheme of the Central Government, the farmers will be given 30% subsidy each by centre and state to
install solar pumps.
50. In which country the Pillar of Shame memorial is located?

1) South Korea
2) China
3) Taiwan
4) Hong Kong
5) Japan
Answer- 4) Hong Kong
Explanation:
“Pillar of Shame” is a series of 8-metre (26-feet) high statues, constructed by Jens Galschiot. It has
been constructed on the University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) campus in Hong Kong since 1997. Hong
Kong was handed back to China.
i. The statue features 50 anguished faces and tortured bodies, have been piled on one another.
ii. It commemorates democracy protesters, who were killed by Chinese troops in 1989 at Tiananmen
Square.
51. Mount Bulusan is a stratovolcano on the island of Luzon in the _________.

1) Fiji
2) Japan
3) Australia
4) Indonesia
5) Philippines
Answer- 5) Philippines
Explanation:
Mount Bulusan, also known as Bulusan Volcano, is a stratovolcano on the island of Luzon in the
Philippines.
i. Mount Bulusan in a sudden eruption in June 2022 in Sorsogon province, in the eastern Philippines
after the eruption the plume of ash into the sky. No casualties have been reported but the debris has
covered nearby towns.

52. In which year Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL) is
established by the RBI?
1) 1992
2) 1990
3) 1989
4) 1995
5) 1998
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.
Recently (in June’22) according to RBI, Rabindranath Tagore, and APJ Abdul Kalam, also known as the
Missile Man, are reportedly in the race to make it to the country’s banknotes alongside M K Gandhi.
The Father of the Nation’s watermark figure occupies the pride of place on all denominations of Indian
currency notes.
53. Which organisation launched the ‘Juno mission’ to orbit Jupiter?

Answer- 4) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Explanation:
Juno is a space probe by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) that is currently
orbiting the planet Jupiter. It was launched on 5th August 2011.
Recently (in June 2022), The sped-up video has been captured by NASA's Juno mission when it flew
just 2,050 miles (3,300 kilometers) above the gas giant's cloud tops on 9 April.
i. This was Juno's 41st flyby above the radiation-spewing planet, during which the spacecraft soared
at a top speed of 131,000 mph (210,000 km/h) relative to Jupiter
54. In which state/UT the Yankti Kuti valley is located?

2) Uttarakhand
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Assam
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 2) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Multiple events of glacial advances have been witnessed from the Yankti Kuti valley situated in the
extreme eastern part of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, since 52 thousand years (MIS 3) that
synchronises with climate variability, according to a new study.
i. Many researchers have provided information on the nature of glaciation in the Central Himalayas by
employing various modern dating methods.

55. In which state/UT, the Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah recently (in June’22)
inaugurated the National Tribal Research Institute?
1) Mizoram
2) Delhi
3) Tripura
4) Assam
Answer- 2) Delhi
Explanation:
As a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the Minister of
Home Affairs and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah inaugurated (in June 2022) the National Tribal
Research Institute on the 7th of June 2022 in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The NTRI will be a premier national level institute and become the nerve-center of tribal concerns,
issues and matters in academic, executive and legislative fields. It will collaborate and network with
reputed research institutes, Universities, organizations as well as academic bodies and resource
Centres.
56. The _____ Trisonic wind tunnel at National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bengaluru,
Karnataka was recently (in June’22) completed its 55 years of service to the nation.
1) 2.5m
2) 1.5m
3) 1.7m
4) 1.2m
5) 2.0m
Answer- 4) 1.2m
Explanation:
The 1.2 meter Trisonic wind tunnel at National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bengaluru has
completed its 55 years of glorious service to the nation. Built between 1963 and 1967, the first
blowdown test was conducted on May 29, 1967.
i. It has achieved an important milestone of 55,000 blowdowns. The highest speed of this tunnel is
Mach 4.0 which is four times the speed of sound
57. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) located?
2) Nairobi, Kenya
3) Madrid, Spain
4) Vienna, Austria
5) Copenhagen, Denmark
Answer- 2) Nairobi, Kenya
Explanation:
About United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP):
Executive-Director– Inger Andersen
Incepted in 1972
Headquarters- Nairobi, Kenya

58. What is the medical coverage per family under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-
JAY)?
1) Rs. 2 lakhs
2) Rs. 6 lakhs
3) Rs. 10 lakhs
4) Rs. 5 lakhs
5) Rs. 3 lakhs
Answer- 4) Rs. 5 lakhs
Explanation:
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) was launched in September 2018 by the Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to offer secondary and tertiary care services to the vulnerable
population in the society.
i. The policy aimed to offer medical coverage of Rs. 5 lakh (US$ 6.63 thousand) per family.
59. In May 2022, Union Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for an
Olympic-level sports complex in _________.
2) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
5) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
Amit Shah, the Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, laid the foundation stone for an
Olympic-level sports complex in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on 29 May 2022 at a cost of Rs 632 crore.
i. Spread across 18 acres, Naranpura Sports Complex will be built at the cost of Rs 631.77 crore. It will
host a total of 18 sports and have an indoor sports arena, community sports arena and an aquatic
stadium.
ii. The government wants to have international level grounds and venues for all sports for the
Olympics in Ahmedabad with the Sardar Patel Sports Complex, Narendra Modi Stadium, Naranpura
Sports Complex, and three more sports complexes.
60. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) recently (in June’22)
launched the “My Pad My Right programme”, in Leh.
Who is the current (as of June’22) chairman of NABARD?
1) Urvish Shah
2) GR Chintala
3) Revathy Iyer
4) M. D. Patra
5) Sanjeev Kaushik
Answer- 2) GR Chintala
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Chairman Dr GR Chintala has
launched “My Pad My Right programme”, in Leh.

i. The programme was launched by Nabard’s NabFoundation with machinery and materials of a cost
of Seven and half Lakh rupees. Dr GR Chintala announced to sanction One more lakh to upgrade the
machinery to make sanitary pads suitable to the demands of women of different age groups.
61. Who designed the present (tricolour) national flag of India?

1) Rabindranath Tagore
2) Bhagat Singh
3) Badruddin Tyabji
4) Bhikaiji Cama
5) Pingali Venkayya
Answer- 5) Pingali Venkayya
Explanation:
The design of the Indian tricolor is largely attributed to Pingali Venkayya, an Indian freedom fighter
and the Congress committee had in 1931 changed the red band, which was created by Venkayya, to
saffron. It also re-positioned the bands with saffron on top followed by white and then green. The
charkha was placed on white band in the middle.
i. The INC officially adopted the flag after these changes were made. Post-Independence, a national
flag committee was also formed under President Rajendra Prasad. It used Venkayya’s tricolour design
but replaced the charkha with the Ashok Chakra.
ii. In June 2022, The Union government amended the Flag Code of India last year allowing production
of polyester and machine-made national flags so that enough flags are available for its Har Ghar
Tiranga (tricolour at every door) programme.
62. Where is the Headquarters of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence?

2) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence is an Indian intelligence agency. It is India's apex anti-
smuggling intelligence, investigations and operations agency. DRI Headquarters is located in New
Delhi, Delhi.
i. Based on specific information, a team of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 14.63
metric tonnes of red sanders from a consignment kept in an Inland Container Depot (ICD) in
Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The 840 logs have a total estimated value of Rs 11.7 crore in the international
market.
63. Rogan is a form of cloth painting, primarily practiced in which state?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Karnataka
4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu

Answer- 2) Gujarat
Explanation:
During the QUAD meeting in May 2022, PM Modi gifted PM (Japan) Kishida a hand-carved deep brown
wooden box with a gold and white Rogan painting on a green cloth as its central motif. Rogan is a
form of cloth painting that is considered to be more than four centuries old and is primarily practiced
in Kutch district of Gujarat.
i. The word ‘rogan’ comes from Persian, meaning varnish or oil. The craft uses paint made from boiled
oil and vegetable dyes, where castor seeds are hand-pounded to extract the oil and turned into a paste
by boiling.
64. Which northeast state is set to get an International Yoga and Naturopathy College?
1) Tripura
3) Mizoram
4) Assam
5) Sikkim
Answer- 5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Union Minister of Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday announced the setting up of an
International Yoga and Naturopathy College in Sikkim to “boost the medical tourism sector in
Northeast India”.
65. Where was the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade
(MRT) held in May 2022?
1) Australia
2) Thailand
3) Canada
4) Indonesia
5) Japan
Answer- 2) Thailand
Explanation:
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) met in
Bangkok, Thailand, from 21-22 May 2022, under the chairmanship of H.E. Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit,
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce.
66. The Badminton World Federation confirmed that the US Open scheduled for 4th October to
9th 2022 has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
In which year the Badminton World Federation (BWF) was established?
1) 1934
2) 1994
3) 1956
4) 1973
5) 1985
Answer- 1) 1934

Explanation:
About Badminton World Federation (BWF):
Establishment – 1934 (London)
Headquarters – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
President – Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen
67. Ramakkalmedu is recently (in June’22) in the news, is located in which state?
1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Kerala
Explanation:
Amapara, near Ramakkalmedu, Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala is set to become the
State’s first solar power-cum-wind energy hub once a solar power park being set up by the Agency for
New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (Anert) is completed. The first phase of the
Akshaya solar power park has been completed at a cost of Rs. 12 crore.
68. Edtech company __________ became India's 101 st unicorn with a total valuation of USD 1
billion.
1) My Peegu
2) Coursera
3) PhysicsWallah
4) TrainerCentral
5) iQuanta
Answer- 3) PhysicsWallah
Explanation:
Edtech company PhysicsWallah (PW) has raised $100 million in Series A funding from Westbridge
and GSV Ventures at a $1.1 billion valuation. With this , the firm has become India’s 101 st unicorn
69. Who is the current (in June’22) Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
1) Boris Johnson
2) David Cameron
3) Theresa May
4) John Major
5) Gordon Brown
Answer- 1) Boris Johnson
Explanation:
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a no-confidence vote in June 2022 after a series of
scandals, including a damning official report about lockdown-breaking parties at his official residence.
i. The no-confidence vote was triggered after a growing number of lawmakers in the governing
Conservative Party questioned Johnson’s authority following a series of scandals. Johnson would need
180 votes to win. If he gets that many he cannot be challenged for another year.

70. In which state Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Gujarat
2) Kerala
3) Goa
4) Maharashtra
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 3) Goa
Explanation:
About Goa:
Governor – P.S. Sreedharan Pillai
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Bondla
Wildlife Sanctuary.
Festivals – Goa Mango Festival
71. Under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), what is the life insurance
coverage to account holders aged between 18-50 years ?
1) 3 lakhs
2) 2 lakhs
3) 4 lakhs
4) 5 lakhs
5) 1 lakhs
Answer- 2) 2 lakhs
Explanation:
About Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY):
i. The scheme is under the Ministry of Finance and It will provide life insurance cover worth Rs 2 lakh
to all account holders aged 18-50 years. Its coverage is only for death, therefore the benefit will only
go to the nominee.
ii. According to government data, the number of active subscribers enrolled under PMJJBY as of March
31, 2022, is 64 million.
72. What is the currency of South Korea?

1) Ruble
2) Lek
3) Won
4) Peso
5) Euro
Answer- 3) Won
Explanation:
About South Korea:
President – Yoon Suk-yeol
Capital – Seoul
Currency –South Korean won (KRW)

73. Who is the current (in June’22) union minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways ?
3) Bhupender Yadav
4) Smriti Zubin Irani
Answer- 1) Sarbananda Sonowal
Explanation:
About Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW):
Union Minister – Sarbananda Sonowal (Constituency – Rajya Sabha, Assam)
Minister of state – Shripad Yesso Naik , Shantanu Thakur
74. Wheeler Island is located in ________Indian State.

1) West Bengal
2) Odisha
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Karnataka
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
Dr. Abdul Kalam Island, formerly known as Wheeler Island, is an island off the coast of Odisha,
India.
i. The Odisha government issued a gazette notification renaming Wheeler Island as APJ Abdul Kalam
Island to mark the second death anniversary of the former President of India.
ii. The missiles which were test fired from the Wheeler Island include Akash, Agni, Astra, BrahMos,
Nirbhay, Prahaar, Prithvi, Shaurya and Advanced Air Defence, and Prithvi Air Defence.
75. What is the minimum age requirement for acquiring a gun licence in India?
1) 21 years
2) 35 years
3) 30 years
4) 18 years
5) 25 years
Answer- 1) 21 years
Explanation:
The minimum age requirement for acquiring a gun licence in India is 21 years. The applicant must
not have been convicted of any offence involving violence or moral turpitude five years prior to
commencing the application, not of an ‘unsound mind’ and not a threat to public safety and peace.
i. Upon receiving an application, the licensing authority (I.e., the Home Ministry) and The Arms Act
amended in 2019 reduces the number of firearms that an individual can procure from 3 to 2. The
validity of the license has been increased from the present 3 years to 5 years.
ii. The United States recently (in May 2022) witnessed two episodes of mass shootings that killed
more than 30 people including elementary school children. The 2nd Amendment of the U.S.
constitution, which states that “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be

infringed”, is often attributed as the root cause of all firearm-related violence. The US is the 1st
country in the top 10 with most civilian- owned firearms followed by India.
76. Indian athlete Avinash Sable broke a 30-year-old record of Bahadur Prasad in 5000m at the
Sound Running Track meet in San Juan Capistrano, USA.
Avinash Sable belongs to which state?
1) Maharashtra
2) Goa
3) West Bengal
4) Odisha
5) Bihar
Explanation:
Indian athlete Avinash Sable broke a 30-year-old record of Bahadur Prasad in 5000m, setting a new
national record with a timing of 13:25.65 at the Sound Running Track meet in San Juan Capistrano,
USA.
i. Avinash Sable (27-year-old) from Maharashtra broke the old record of 13:29.70 set by Bahadur
Prasad in 1992.
77. In June 2022, the United Nations children's fund (UNICEF) appealed for urgent funding to
avert child deaths in East Africa.
Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
(UNICEF)?
2) Rome, Italy
3) Vienna, Austria
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
78. Where is the Headquarters of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
(IRDAI)?
4) Mumbai, Maharshatra
5) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer- 3) Hyderabad, Telangana

Explanation:
About Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI):
Chairman– Debasish Panda
Headquarters– Hyderabad, Telangana
79. In June 2022, President Ram Nath Kovind conferred Kirti Chakra for 2021 to
posthumously________.
1) Babu Ram
2) Arun Kumar Pandey
3) Altaf Hussain Bhat
4) Chitesh Kumar
5) Manjinder Singh
Answer- 3) Altaf Hussain Bhat
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind conferred (in June’22) one Kirti Chakra and 14 Shaurya Chakras FOR
2021 during Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-2) at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.
i. Altaf Hussain Bhat a Constable in the Jammu and Kashmir Police was posthumously honoured with
Kirti Chakra, the 2nd in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards after Ashok Chakra.
ii. The gallantry awards were given to the personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police
Forces and Police for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to
duty. The President also conferred 13 Param Vishisht Seva Medals and 29 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals for
distinguished service of an exceptional order.
Click here to know more about 114 Gallantry Awards
80. Indian Player Vinod Kumar has been banned for two years for intentionally
misrepresenting his abilities in classification at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
Vinod Kumar is associated with which game in Paralympics?
1) Powerlifting
2) Archery
3) Shooting
4) Athletics
5) Table tennis
Answer- 4) Athletics
Explanation:
Indian para-athlete Vinod Kumar has been banned for two years for intentionally misrepresenting
his abilities in classification at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, World Para Athletics
i. The Board of Appeal of Classification (BAC), an independent body, said the 41-year-old will be
ineligible to compete in para athletics competition until August 2023.
81. What is the Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues of May 2022, as per the Ministry of
Finance?
1) Rs 1.33 lakh crore

5) Rs 1,40,986 crore
Answer- 2) Rs 1.41 lakh crore
Explanation:
As per the ministry of Finance, GST revenue for May stood at nearly Rs 1.41 lakh crore, a 44 per cent
increase over the same month last year (2021).
i. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues came in lower than the record high collection in April at
Rs 1.68 lakh crore. In March GST revenues were at Rs 1.42 lakh crore, while in February it was Rs 1.33
lakh crore.
ii. In February, revenue from taxing sale of goods and services was at Rs 1.33 lakh crore, while in
January it was Rs 1,40,986 crore.
82. Who was recently (in June’22) appointed as the chief operating officer (COO) of Meta?
1) Mike Schroepfer
2) Atish Banerjea
3) Javier Olivan
4) Guy Rosen
5) Sheryl Sandberg
Answer- 3) Javier Olivan
Explanation:
Javier Olivan, the current chief operating officer at Meta Platforms, will take over as the company’s
chief operating officer after Sheryl Sandberg stepped down from the post. Olivan has been with Meta,
formerly known as Facebook, for several years.
83. Which organisation’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of two spiral galaxies,
which are collectively known as Arp 303?
2) Blue Origin
Answer- 1) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Explanation:
The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) was built under the supervision of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA) of the United States and was named after Edwin Hubble, the foremost
American astronomer of the 20th century.
i. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of two spiral galaxies, which are collectively
known as Arp 303. Individually, they are called IC 563 (bottom) and IC 564 (top) are more than 275
million light-years away in the direction of the constellation Sextans.
84. Which of the following planets rotates from east to west?

1) Venus
2) Uranus
3) Neptune
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3


Explanation:
Uranus rotates from east to west (like Venus) while the Earth rotates from west to east. It has a
highly tilted rotational axis. It takes 17 hours to complete a rotation.
Neptune is the eighth and most distant planet in our solar system. Neptune is dark, cold and has a
presence of supersonic winds. It takes 16 hours to complete a rotation.
i. Nasa recently (in May 2022) took to Instagram to share more about the discovery. “With the help of
Hubble, astronomers figured out why the planets Uranus and Neptune are different colors!” and “Both
planets have a layer of concentrated haze in their atmosphere, but it’s thicker on Uranus – giving it a
lighter tone than Neptune.
85. The United States of America recently (in June’22) announced that it will send M142
HIMARS to war-torn Ukraine.
In HIMARS, What does M stand for?
1) Mistral
2) Metal
3) Medium
4) Missile
5) Mobility
Answer- 5) Mobility
Explanation:
The United States of America announced that it will send M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket
Systems, also known as HIMARS, to war-torn Ukraine. The medium-range rocket systems have long
topped the lists of weapons requested by Kyiv as fighting against Russian forces has concentrated in
the eastern regions of the country.
86. Mali was withdrawing from the G5 Sahel group in June 2022.
Where is the headquarters of G5 Sahel?
1) Nairobi, Kenya
2) Nouakchott, Mauritania
3) Amman, Jordan
4) Madrid, Spain
5) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Answer- 2) Nouakchott, Mauritania
Explanation:
The G5 Sahel initiative is led by Former colonial power France. France is fighting against jihadists in
West Africa with its 4,000-strong regional Barkhane force, but is keen for the countries affected to
take on more responsibility. The G5 Sahel was created in 2014 and its anti-jihadist force launched in
2017. The Headquarters: Nouakchott, Mauritania.
i. In June Mali was withdrawing from a west African force fighting jihadists to protest its being
rejected as head of the G5 regional group, which also includes Mauritania, Chad, Burkina and Niger.
87. Where is Kanheri Hills located?

2) Himachal Pradesh

3) Maharashtra
4) Uttarakhand
5) Assam
Explanation:
Air Commodore Vivek Singh Blouria took over the command of Air Force Station Kanheri Hills,
Maharashtra on 6 June 2022. He assumed the responsibility in a military ceremony conducted at the
Air Force Station. He succeeds Air Commodore R Sanjeev Kumar, Vayu Sena Medal.
88. Which company recently (in June’22) signed an agreement with BluSmart Electric Mobility
for delivering 10,000 XPRES-T EVs?
1) Tata Motors
2) Hyundai Motor
3) Maruti Suzuki
4) Mahindra and Mahindra
5) Hero MotoCorp
Answer- 1) Tata Motors
Explanation:
Tata Motors recently (in June’22) signed an agreement with BluSmart Electric Mobility for delivering
10,000 XPRES-T EVs to the company.
i. With deliveries starting soon, these vehicles would be in addition to the 3,500 XPRES-T EV order
signed by both companies in October 2021.
89. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the ICRA Limited (as of June’22)?
A) ICRA Limited was set up by leading financial/investment institutions, commercial banks &
financial services companies as an independent and professional investment Information and
Credit Rating Agency.
B) ICRA is a public limited company and it was incorporated in 1991.
C) Mr. Arun Duggal is the current Independent Director of ICRA Limited.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only A
4) Only B
5) Only C
Explanation:
ICRA Limited (formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited) was set up
by leading financial/investment institutions, commercial banks & financial services companies as an
independent and professional investment Information and Credit Rating Agency.
i. ICRA is a public limited company and it was incorporated in 1991. It has its head office in Gurugram,
Haryana.
ii. Mr. Arun Duggal is the Non-Executive Chairman and an Independent Director of ICRA Limited.

90. Cairo is the capital city of which country?

1) Turkey
2) Greece
3) Italy
4) Egypt
5) Spain
Answer- 4) Egypt
Explanation:
The United Nations has welcomed the first commercial flight from Yemen's Sanaa airport to Cairo, the
Capital of Egypt.
i. A total of 2,495 Yemenis have travelled so far between Sanaa, Amman and Cairo.
91. Croatia country to adopt ________ as a common currency in 2023.

1) Yen
2) Lek
3) Euro
4) Dollar
5) Peso
Answer- 3) Euro
Explanation:
The European Commission recently announced (in June’22) that Croatia has met all the conditions for
adopting the euro common currency at the beginning of 2023.
i. The commission published a report that determines the preparation levels of European Union
member countries that do not use the euro to join the eurozone.
92. Which social media platform recently (in June’22) launched an ‘alert’ feature to help find
missing children?
1) Tumblr
2) Pinterest
3) Snapchat
4) Twitter
5) Instagram
Answer- 5) Instagram
Explanation:
Instagram has launched an ‘alert’ feature to help find missing children. The photo-sharing app has
partnered with various organisations globally to set up the feature.
i. The feature will display details about missing children on users’ Instagram feed if they are in a
specific area where an active search is taking place.
ii. The alerts on the Meta-owned platform will include details such as a child’s photo, description, and
location of the abduction. Instagram will show users alerts based on information like their IP address
and location services (if it is turned on), it noted.
93. In which state/UT Ziro Valley is located?

1) Himachal Pradesh

3) Uttarakhand
5) Assam
Explanation:
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal joined the Yoga
Utsav at the picturesque Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh as part of 12 days countdown to
International Day of Yoga, 2022.
94. When was the Ramsar Convention or Convention on Wetlands signed?

1) 1985
2) 1960
3) 1975
4) 1971
5) 1980
Answer- 4) 1971
Explanation:
The Ramsar Convention or Convention on Wetlands was signed in 1971 at the city of Ramsar in Iran.
i. India is set to urge the Convention on Wetlands to fast-track the designation of 26 wetlands in the
country as Ramsar sites in addition to the existing 49 sites, officials said on Tuesday.
ii. If the Convention on Wetlands agrees to the proposal, India could have a total of 75 Ramsar sites in
the 75th year of Independence.
95. Which telecom company launched 4G voice and data services at Spangmik village near
Pangong lake in Ladakh?
1) Reliance Jio
2) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
3) Bharti Airtel
4) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
5) Vodafone Idea
Answer- 1) Reliance Jio
Explanation:
Reliance Jio has expanded the reach of its 4G services in the Ladakh region to a village close to
Pangong lake, an area which has been a friction point between India and China.
Reliance Jio launched its 4G voice and data services at Spangmik village near Pangong lake in Ladakh.
The telecom operator became the first network to provide 4G mobile connectivity in and around the
Pangong area, a popular tourist destination.
96. In which state Natural Allies in Development and Interdependence (NADI3) Asian
Confluence River conference was held in May 2022?
2) Bameng, Arunachal Pradesh
3) Guwahati, Assam
4) Mairang, Meghalaya
5) Agartala, Tripura

Answer- 3) Guwahati, Assam

Explanation:
The two-day NADI3 Asian Confluence River Conclave in Guwahati, Assam from May 28-29 2022.
i. NADI, meaning river, is an initiative to articulate and activate a collective vision of sub-regional
cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region and with South East Asia. It recognises the region south of the
Himalayas from Ganga and Brahmaputra to the Mekong as contiguity of river basins with common
challenges that require close cooperation beyond their political borders.
ii. The third edition of the conclave, ‘NADI’ (Natural Allies in Development and Interdependence), was
organised by Shillong-based think tank Asian Confluence in collaboration with the Union External
Affairs Ministry, Act East Policy Affairs Department of the Assam government, North Eastern Council
and other partners.
97. Who is the Founder & present Chairman of the Norway Chess event?
1) Morten L. Madsen
2) Anniken Vestby
3) Kjell Madland
4) Jøran Aulin-Jansson
5) Aud Norunn Strand
Answer- 3) Kjell Madland
Explanation:
About Norway chess:
The Norway chess tournament was started in 2012 with the idea to create the world’s strongest chess
tournament.
Founder & Chairman – Kjell Madland
Headquarters – Norway
98.As of June’22, who is the Secretary-General of the United Nations?

1) Ban Ki-moon
2) Antonio Guterres
3) Catherine Russell
4) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
5) Margaret Chan
Answer- 2) Antonio Guterres
Explanation:
About United Nations:
Secretary-General – Antonio Guterres
Established – 1945
Member states – 193
Headquarters – New York, United States of America (USA)
99. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
(UNCTAD) situated?
2) New York, United States
3) Paris, France

4) Lyon, France
5) brussels, Belgium
Answer- 1) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
About United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD):
Secretary General – Rebeca Grynspan
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
Member states – 195 Countries
100.As of June’22, who is the Prime Minister of Gabon?

1) Julien Nkoghe Bekale
2) Emmanuel Issoze-Ngondet
3) Daniel Ona Ondo
4) Raymond Ndong Sima
5) Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda
Answer- 5) Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda
Explanation:
About Gabon:
PM – Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda
Capital – Libreville
Currency – Central African CFA franc (XAF)
101.What is the currency of the Republic of Senegal?

1) Lesotho loti
2) Malawian kwacha
3) West African CFA franc (XOF)
4) Rand
5) Botswana pula
Answer- 3) West African CFA franc (XOF)
Explanation:
About Republic of Senegal:
President – Macky Sall
Capital – Dakar
Currency – West African CFA franc (XOF)
102.What is the capital of Qatar?

1) Rabat
2) Doha
3) Riyadh
4) Beirut
5) Abu Dhabi
Answer- 2) Doha

Explanation:
About Qatar:
Amir of the State of Qatar – Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
Capital – Doha
Currency – Qatari riyal (QAR)
103.To which city does the model of INS Vikrant, the Indian Navy's first aircraft carrier, be
dedicated?
2) Cochin, Kerala
Explanation:
The model of INS Vikrant, the Indian Navy's first aircraft carrier which participated in the 1961 Goa
Liberation and the 1971 Indo-Pak War, was dedicated to the city of Mumbai by Maharashtra
Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari
• The 10-metre long model of the erstwhile Vikrant has been made in-house by the Naval
Dockyard, Mumbai and is installed at Regal Circle, Colaba in south Mumbai in association with
the Residents Association 'My Dream Colaba' and ' CALM'.
104. Which country is the Chair of BIMSTEC for 2022–2023?

1) Bangladesh
2) Thailand
3) Nepal
4) Bhutan
5) Myanmar
Answer- 2) Thailand
Explanation:
About Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
(BIMSTEC ):
Chair of BIMSTEC– Thailand(2022-2023)
Theme of Thailand’s chairmanship- Prosperous, Resilient and Robust, Open
BIMSTEC Secretary General– Tenzin Lekphell
Members of BIMSTEC– Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Thailand.
Headquarters– Dhaka, Bangladesh
105. In which state Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) is located?

1) Jharkhand
2) Odisha
3) Bihar
4) West Bengal
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Bihar

Explanation:
The forest department of Bihar has established (in June’22) an elephant rescue centre at Bihar’s
Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR), West Champaran District of Bihar to rehabilitate stray, abandoned and
injured elephants, according to authorities.
i. VTR is spread over 899 square kilometres in West Champaran district, with Nepal to its north and
Uttar Pradesh to its west.
106. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister recently (in June’22) inaugurated the Kangra Valley
Summer Festival-2022.
Who is the current (as of June’22) Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh?
1) Bhupesh Baghel
2) Pema Khandu
3) Hemant Soren
4) Naveen Patnaik
5) Jai Ram Thakur
Answer- 5) Jai Ram Thakur
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has inaugurated the Kangra Valley Summer
Festival-2022 at Dharamshala Police Ground. Four cultural evenings will be part of this ongoing
festival from June 2 to June 9.
i. The festival is organised to familiarize tourists arriving in the state during summers with the culture
and traditions of Himachal Pradesh
107. Scientists recently (in June’22) discovered the world's largest plant growing underwater
in Western Australia.
What is the capital of Australia?
1) Minsk
2) Manama
3) Baghdad
4) Canberra
5) Ankara
Answer- 4) Canberra
Explanation:
Canberra is the capital of Australia and dollar is the currency of Australia.
i. Scientists have recently discovered the world's largest plant growing underwater in Western
Australia. According to a study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the plant, discovered
at Shark Bay, is believed to span as much as 200 square kilometres (77sq miles).
ii. This surface area is slightly larger than the city of Glasgow, more than three times the size of
Manhattan Island or roughly 20,000 rugby fields.
108. Who is the current (as of June’22) Chairman of National Monuments Authority?
1) Hemraj R Kamdar
2) R.N. Srivastava
3) Tarun Vijay
4) Bhaskar Verma

5) Sudesh Sharma
Answer- 3) Tarun Vijay
Explanation:
Minister of State for Culture Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal in an event organised by National Monuments
Authority (NMA) released ‘Banda Singh Bahadur Martyrdom Monument Poster’, ahead of his 306th
Martyrdom Day on 9th June in New Delhi in June 2022.
• The Chairman of National Monuments Authority is Tarun Vijay.
• Baba Banda Singh Bahadur was born in the Rajput family (1670, Rajouri). His original name
was Baba Madhav Das, and he was a Bairagi Sadhu.
• Guru Gobind Singh Ji sent Banda Singh to Punjab in 1708. He was advised to put an end to the
cruelty of Punjab rulers and He established his authority and Khalsa rule in Punjab and
abolished the zamindari system.
• Under his leadership, Sirhind was conquered by the Sikhs from mughals.
109. Which country hosted the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in
May 2022?
1) South Africa
2) India
3) Germany
4) Spain
5) Peru
Answer- 1) South Africa
Explanation:
The joint report of International Labour Organization (ILO) and United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF) titled “The role of social protection in the elimination of child labour: Evidence review and
policy implications” was released at the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour
hosted by South Africa in May 2022.
i. Africa tops the list of Children in Child labour with 5% (72 million) followed by Asia and the Pacific
ranked 2nd with 7% )62 million.
110. What is the global minimum corporate tax rate for multinational companies (MNCs)?
1) 10%
2) 30%
3) 25%
4) 15%
5) 20%
Answer- 4) 15%
Explanation:
In June 2021, G7 nations’ Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting held in London from
June 4 to 5 2021, chaired by the British finance minister, Rishi Sunak, made an agreement to introduce
a global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15 percent for multinational companies(MNCs).
i. Recently in June 2022 , a global digital tax deal might not be ready until the end of 2023 or early
2024, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire

111. Volvo trucks become the 1st auto manufacturer in the world to use fossil-free steel in its
trucks.
Where is the Headquarters of Volvo Trucks?
1) New York City, USA
2) Montreal, Canada
3) Gothenburg, Sweden
4) Rome, Italy
Answer- 3) Gothenburg, Sweden
Explanation:
Volvo Trucks is a truck manufacturing division of Volvo based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Trucks
was a separate company within Volvo.
i. Volvo trucks become the 1st auto manufacturer in the world to use fossil-free steel in its trucks. The
steel is produced by the Swedish steel company SSAB and the heavy-duty electric Volvo trucks will be
the first to include it.
112. What type of species is ‘Koi Carp’?

1) Tortoise
2) Fish
3) Snake
4) Monkey
5) Lizards
Answer- 2) Fish
Explanation:
A virus which affects the ornamental fish, Koi Carp, and causes severe mortality and economic loss,
has been reported for the first time in India.
i. Koi herpesvirus (KHV) or Cyprinid Herpesvirus-3 (CyHV-3) was first reported in Israel and
Germany in 1998.
ii. Cyprinus carpio koi, commonly known as “koi or koi carp”, is an ornamental fish traded worldwide
because of its striking colours, shape and scale pattern.
113. Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority is under which ministry?
3) Ministry of MSME
5) Ministry of Cooperation
Answer- 2) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Explanation:
About Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority(IEPFA):
Parent Ministry– Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– Manoj Pandey
Headquarter– New Delhi, Delhi

114. Which article of Constitution of India gives the provision to the Election of President?
1) Article 55
2) Article 57
3) Article 58
4) Article 54
5) Article 56
Answer- 4) Article 54
Explanation:
As the tenure of President Ram Nath Kovind comes to an end on July 24, 2022, an election to fill the
position of the 16th President of India will be held on July 18. The elections are conducted and
overseen by the Election Commission (EC) of India.
Article 54: Election of President
Article 55: Manner of election of President.
Article 56: Term of office of President
Article 57: Eligibility for re-election
Article 58: Qualifications for election as President
115. The National Food Laboratory of FSSAI was recently (in June 2022) inaugurated by union
minister Mansukh Mandaviya at Raxaul in ________ state.
1) West Bengal
2) Jharkhand
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) Gujarat
Answer- 4) Bihar
Explanation:
The union minister for health and family welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers Mr. Mansukh
Mandaviya, inaugurated the National Food Laboratory of FSSAI at Raxaul in Bihar.
i. Under the bilateral agreement between Indo-Nepal, this laboratory was established to reduce the
time of testing of food samples imported from Nepal to Raxaul.
116. Which football team recently (in June’22) defeated Ukraine to qualify for the FIFA World
Cup 2022 for the 1st time in 64years?
1) Switzerland
2) Wales
3) Denmark
4) Portugal
5) Germany
Answer- 2) Wales
Explanation:
Gareth Bale led Wales national football team defeated Ukraine national football team for 1-0 to
qualify for FIFA World Cup 2022. Wale qualified for the first world cup in 64 years.

117. Name the state that recently (in June’22) celebrated Sital Sasthi festival.
1) Rajasthan
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
Sital Sasthi is a sacred Hindu festival celebrated in Odisha. This week-long special festival highlights
the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to the Hindu calendar, Sital Sasthi is
observed on the sixth day of the Jyestha month during the Shukla Paksha.
118. In June 2022, which state/UT organised the Sufi Festival?

1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Uttarakhand
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 4) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Sufi Festival organised by the Tourism
Department was inaugurated at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.
It is aimed at highlighting and propagating the teachings of Sufis and Rishis in the Kashmir Valley.
119. Which of the following countries is Not a member state in the United Nations?
1) Taiwan
2) Albania
3) Barbados
4) Suriname
5) Costa Rica
Answer- 1) Taiwan
Explanation:
Taiwan - the United Nations considers it represented by the People's Republic of China.
There are currently 193 Member States in the United Nations. Each member state is a member of the
United Nations General Assembly.
120. Who gave the title of Mahatma to Gandhiji?

1) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
2) Sarojini Naidu
3) Swami Vivekananda
4) Subhas Chandra Bose
5) Rabindranath Tagore
Answer- 5) Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation:
The title of Mahatma was bestowed on Gandhi by Rabindranath Tagore.

India and Bangladesh jointly celebrated the 161st birth anniversary of poet Rabindranath Tagore and
123rd birth anniversary of Bangladesh’s national poet Kazi Nazrul at Swami Vivekanand Cultural
Centre of Indian Embassy in Beijing, China on 11th June 2022.
121. Kaliveli lake is located in which state?

1) West Bengal
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu:
Governor – R N Ravi
Dance – Kolattam, Kuravanji, Devaraattam
Lakes – Chembarambakkam lake, Kaliveli lake, Kolavai Lake
122. Which of the following is ‘Not’ a Tributary of Yamuna river?

1) Ken
2) Ravi
3) Betwa
4) Chambal
5) Sindh
Answer- 2) Ravi
Explanation:
About Yamuna River:
The river Yamuna is a major tributary of river Ganges. Originates from the Yamunotri glacier near
Bandarpoonch peaks in the Mussoorie range of the lower Himalayas in Uttarkashi district of
Uttarakhand.
i. It meets the Ganges at the Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh after flowing through Uttarakhand,
Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi.
ii. Tributaries: Chambal, Sindh, Betwa and Ken.
123. The Air Sports Federation of India (AFSI) under which ministry?
2) Ministry of Civil Aviation
4) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
5) Ministry of Defence
Answer- 2) Ministry of Civil Aviation
Explanation:
Under the National Air Sports Policy 2022 (NASP 2022) the Air Sports Federation of India (AFSI) was
launched
i. ASFI shall be an autonomous body under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
ii. India will be represented by ASFI at the FAI and other international air sports platforms.

iii. It will publish its draft guidelines in accordance with the National Sports Development Code of
India (NSDCI) of 2011 and subsequent notifications from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
(MoYAS).
iv. AFSI will be chaired by the Secretary of MoCA. The Joint Secretary, MoCA, will be the Member
Secretary of ASFI.
124. Which Schedule of the Constitution of India that provision for allocation of Rajya Sabha
seats to the states and Union Territories?
1) 5th
2) 1st
3) 3rd
4) 2nd
5) 4th
Answer- 5) 4th
Explanation:
Rajya Sabha MPs are elected by MLAs through an indirect election. Article 80(4) provides that
members shall be elected by the elected members of state Assemblies through a system of
proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.
i. The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution provides for allocation of Rajya Sabha seats to the states
and Union Territories, on the basis of the population of each state.
ii. For instance, there are 31 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh and 1 in Goa. Elections are held where
there are more candidates than vacancies; otherwise, candidates are elected unopposed.
125. Air Marshal Vibhas Pande assumed charge as the 37th Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of
the IAF’s Maintenance Command headquartered in _________.
1) New Delhi, Delhi
2) Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
3) Nagpur, Maharashtra
4) Shillong, Meghalaya
5) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Answer- 3) Nagpur, Maharashtra
Explanation:
Air Marshal Vibhas Pande assumed charge as the 37th Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the IAF’s
Maintenance Command headquartered in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
i. Air Marshal Pande succeeded Air Marshal Shashiker Choudhary, who superannuated on May 31
after 38 years of distinguished service in the Indian Air Force (IAF)
126. The Javari river tributary of the Amazon that forms the boundary between Brazil and
______ .
1) Ecuador
2) Argentina
3) Chile
4) Peru
5) Colombia
Answer- 4) Peru

Explanation:
The Javary River, Javari River or Yavarí River is a tributary of the Amazon that forms the boundary
between Brazil and Peru
127. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Periodic Labour Force
Survey (PLFS)?
1) Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is to estimate the key employment and unemployment
indicators viz. Worker Population Ratio, Labour Force Participation Rate, Unemployment Rate.
2) Unemployment Rate (UR) is defined as the percentage of persons unemployed among the persons
in the labour force.
3) Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is defined as the percentage of employed persons in the
population.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is to estimate the key employment and unemployment
indicators (viz. Worker Population Ratio, Labour Force Participation Rate, Unemployment Rate) in the
short time interval of three months for the urban areas only in the ‘Current Weekly Status’ (CWS).
• Unemployment Rate (UR) is defined as the percentage of persons unemployed among the
persons in the labour force.
• Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is defined as the percentage of employed persons in the
population.
• The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is defined as the percentage of persons in the
labour force (i.e. working or seeking or available for work)in the population.
128. Where is the Headquarters of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) located?

1) Tashkent, Uzbekistan
2) Dushanbe, Tajikistan
3) Beijing, China
4) Moscow, Russia
5) Delhi, India
Answer- 3) Beijing, China
Explanation:
About Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO):
The SCO currently comprises eight Member States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia,
Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan), four Observer States (Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, and Mongolia)
and six Dialogue Partners (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Turkey).
Establishment– 2001
Secretary-General– Zhang Ming
Secretariat/Headquarter– Beijing, China
129. In which state/UT Major Dhyanchand Stadium is located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat

3) Delhi
4) Bihar
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Delhi
Explanation:
In June 2022, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur
inaugurated the Squash Courts at the Major Dhyanchand Stadium in Delhi. These are the first-ever
Squash courts opened by the Sports Authority of India in any centre across the country.
130. In which year Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was formed?
1) 1958
2) 1964
3) 1969
4) 1972
5) 1952
Answer- 1) 1958
Explanation:
About Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO):
Parent Ministry – Ministry of Defence (MoD)
Chairman – G. Satheesh Reddy
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Formed in – 1958
131. The 19th Bakula Rinpoche, Ngawang Lobzang Tubstan Choknor was recognised by the
thirteenth Dalai Lama as the reincarnation of Bakula Arha.
In which year did he receive Padma Bhushan award?
1) 1990
2) 1982
3) 1996
4) 1988
5) 1992
Answer- 4) 1988
Explanation:
The 19th Bakula Rinpoche, Ngawang Lobzang Tubstan Choknor was recognised by the thirteenth
Dalai Lama as the reincarnation of Bakula Arhat (one of the 16 Arhats who were the direct disciples of
the Shakyamuni Buddha).
i. The 19th Bakula Rinpoche was born into the royal Buddhist family of Matho village in Ladakh on 19
May 1917.
ii. Rinpoche received the Padma Bhushan award in 1988 from then President R Venkataraman.
132. In how many years once the elephant survey took place in India?
1) 4 years
2) 5 years
3) 2 years
4) 3 years

5) 6 years
Answer- 2) 5 years
Explanation:
The Central government will for the first time this year present a unified count of the tiger, leopard
and elephant populations of the country, according to Ministry for Environment, Forest & Climate
Change
i. The tiger survey is usually held once in four years and elephants are counted once in five years.
According to the most recent 2018-19 survey, there were 2,967 tigers in India. According to the last
count in 2017, there were 29,964 elephants in India.
ii. In 2021, Bhupender Yadav, Union Environment Minister, on August 12, which is celebrated as
World Elephant Day, made public the population estimation protocol to be adopted in the all-India
elephant and tiger population estimation in 2022.
133. The global market for eVTOL aircraft is projected to reach USD 30.8 billion by _____.
1) 2026
2) 2023
3) 2027
4) 2030
5) 2025
Answer- 4) 2030
Explanation:
Government of India is exploring the possibility of inviting manufacturers of Electric Vertical Take off
and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft to set up base in India,
i. While speaking at “India@2047” conclave, the Union Civil Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia
said that India is in ‘conversation’ with several eVTOL players who were ‘keen on setting up
production centres’ in the country, implying a futuristic vision for India.
ii. The global market for eVTOL aircraft is estimated to be USD 8.5 billion in 2021 and is projected to
reach USD 30.8 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 15.3%.
134. Who was recently (in June’22) appointed as the Administrator of the Judo Federation of
India?
1) Mushtaz Ahmad
2) Ghulam Hasan
3) Srinarain Sahai
4) Gopalji Mehrotra
5) Pankaj Naqvi
Answer- 5) Pankaj Naqvi
Explanation:
The Delhi High Court has appointed retired Allahabad High Court judge Justice Pankaj Naqvi as the
Administrator of the Judo Federation of India to run the affairs of the sports body.

135. Athletics Shot putter Manpreet Kaur from Haryana qualified for the upcoming 2022
Commonwealth Games.
Which country will host the 2022 Commonwealth Games?
1) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2) Birmingham, England
3) Melbourne, Australia
4) Glasgow, Scotland
5) Victoria, Australia
Answer- 2) Birmingham, England
Explanation:
Athletics Shot putter Manpreet Kaur from Haryana qualified for the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth
Games in Birmingham, England by clocking 18.06m on Day 2 of the 61st National inter-state senior
athletics championship at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in June 2022
136. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
(UNCCD)?
1) Nairobi, Kenya
2) Montreal, Canada
3) Bern, Switzerland
4) Madrid, Spain
5) Bonn, Germany
Answer- 5) Bonn, Germany
Explanation:
About United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD):
Executive Secretary– Ibrahim Thiaw
Headquarters– Bonn, Germany
137. In which year, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) was established?
1) 2010
2) 2012
3) 2008
4) 2016
5) 2011
Answer- 4) 2016
Explanation:
About Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI):
Chairperson– Ravi Mittal
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
138. India will host the Interpol General Assembly in 2022 as part of celebrations of the 75th
anniversary of Indian Independence.
How many member countries are in the International Criminal Police Organisation?
1) 187
2) 195

3) 167
4) 190
5) 200
Answer- 2) 195
Explanation:
India will host the Interpol General Assembly in 2022 as part of celebrations of the 75th anniversary
of Indian Independence.
i. International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) is an international police organization made
up of 195 member countries. It does not work under the UN. It has enjoyed a special role – that of
Permanent Observer at the United Nations - since 1996.
ii. It was founded in 1923 and is headquartered at Lyon, France.
iii. India has been a member since 1956. Like any member nation, India maintains a National Central
Bureau (NCB). In India’s case, The CBI is the designated nodal body for the Interpol.
Note- Preparations are afoot for the 90th Interpol General Assembly that is to be held in the Indian
capital later 2022. The arrangements for the event are being made by the Central Bureau of
Investigation (CBI) in coordination with other government agencies.
139. In 2022, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II overtook Bhumibol Adulyadej king of Thailand to
become the world’s second-longest reigning monarch in history, after king ________.
1) Robert I-France
2) Philip IV-France
3) Charles II-France
4) Louis XIV-France
5) Philip I-France
Answer- 4) Louis XIV-France
Explanation:
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II overtook Thailand’s King, Bhumibol Adulyadej to become the world’s
second-longest reigning monarch in history, after France’s Louis XIV. The UK has been celebrating
the 96-year-old Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to mark 70 years of service to the nation with grand events.
i. Crowned in 1953, Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-serving British monarch in September
2015, surpassing her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria. Now she has overtaken Thailand’s King
Bhumibol Adulyadej, who reigned for 70 years and 126 days between 1927 and 2016, to set another
record.
ii. Louis XIV of France remains the longest-reigning monarch, with a 72-year and 110-day reign from
1643 until 1715.
140. ‘Sievierodonetsk city’ was mentioned in the news recently. In which country the city is
located?
1) Iran
2) Russia
3) Sudan
4) Ukraine
5) Israel
Answer- 4) Ukraine

Explanation:
As the Russia-Ukraine war crosses over 100 days, the battlefront has shifted from Kyiv, Kharkiv and
Mariupol to the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk in the strategically significant Donbas region,
Ukraine.
i. Located nearly 140 km south of the Russian border, Sievierodonetsk is one of the largest cities of the
Donbas region. It is located near the left bank of the Siverskyi Donets river, and has a population of
over a lakh.
ii. Administratively, Sievierodonetsk falls under Ukraine’s Luhansk oblast (province). It is a big
industrial hub known for chemical works and machine-building factories.
141. In May 2022, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports inaugurated a sports complex at
Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Who is the current (as of June’22) union minister of Youth Affairs and Sports?
1) Anurag Singh Thakur
3) Shantanu Thakur
4) Nisith Pramanik
5) Raj Kumar Singh
Answer- 1) Anurag Singh Thakur
Explanation:
Union minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurates sports complex at
Savitribai Phule Pune University.
i. He complimented the Pune University for naming its state-of-the-art sports complex after India’s
first Olympic individual medalist Khashaba Jadhav. Incidentally, the winner of the Bronze Medal at the
1952 Helsinki Olympics, Khashaba Jadhav was an alumnus of the Pune University.
142. Microplastics have been found in freshly fallen ice in Antarctica for the 1st Time according
to the Scientists.
The Antarctic Treaty was signed between _____ countries in Washington in December 1959.
1) 15
2) 8
3) 12
4) 5
5) 10
Answer- 3) 12
Explanation:
For the first time, microplastics have been found in freshly fallen ice in Antarctica. Scientists argue
that the pollutant poses a major threat to the region’s ecosystem and could increase the melting of
snow and ice. The findings, published recently in The Cryosphere journal, bring to light a serious
threat to the Antarctic region. Generally, Microplastics are tiny plastic debris smaller than 5 mm in
length.
About Antarctic Treaty
• The Antarctic treaty is a single treaty that governs a whole continent. It is also the foundation
of a rules-based international order for a continent without a permanent population.

• Treaty: The Antarctic Treaty was signed between 12 countries in Washington in December
1959 for making the Antarctic Continent a demilitarized zone to be preserved for scientific
research only.
• Signatories: The twelve original signatories are Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, France,
Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the UK and
the US.
143. Monica Puig, was mentioned in News recently, related to which sports?
1) Basketball
2) Ice hockey
3) Badminton
4) Tennis
5) Boxing
Answer- 4) Tennis
Explanation:
Puerto Rico’s Monica Puig, who won the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, announced her
retirement from tennis.
i. Monica Puig cited injuries as the main reason for her decision to retire from the sport.
ii. At age 22, Puig became Puerto Rico's first Olympic gold medalist with a stunning performance,
which included wins against three major champions in Garbine Muguruza, Petra Kvitova and
Angelique Kerber in the gold medal match.
144. How many member countries (as of June’22) are in the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
1) 164
2) 143
3) 130
4) 198
5) 150
Answer- 1) 164
Explanation:
About World Trade Organization (WTO):
Director-General– Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland
Member countries- 164 members (including European Union)
145. What is the currency of Moldova?

1) Lek
2) Dram
3) Leu
4) Taka
5) Manat
Answer- 3) Leu

Explanation:
About Republic of Moldova:
President – Maia Sandu
Capital – Chisinau
Currency – Moldovan Leu (MDL)
146. In which state, the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Explanation:
The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is situated in the Pilibhit district and Shahjahanpur District of Uttar
Pradesh.
i. The Uttar Pradesh government will constitute a Pilibhit Tiger Conservation Foundation for better
management and development of the tiger reserve. The decision was taken in the cabinet meeting in
June 2022.
i. The foundation has got the approval from the central government. The objective of the foundation
will be to help in conservation of tigers and biodiversity of the reserve as per the tiger conservation
plan approved for the reserve.
147. _______ became India’s first city to get the “Steel Slag” road.
1) Surat, Gujarat
2) Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
3) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
4) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 1) Surat, Gujarat
Explanation:
In June 2022, Ministry of Steel Ram Chandra Prasad Singh inaugurated a six-lane highway in Surat,
Gujarat made of steel slag -- a first for the country.
i. The road constructed using 100 per cent steel-processed slag is a real example of converting "waste
into wealth" and improving sustainability of steel plants.
148. President Ram Nath Kovind recently (in June’22) dedicated ISKCON Sri Rajadhiraja
Govinda Temple built on Vaikunta hills in __________.
1) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
2) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
3) Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
4) Warangal, Telangana

Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind dedicated ISKCON Sri Rajadhiraja Govinda Temple built on Vaikunta hills
in Bengaluru, Karnataka in June 2022. The temple and its main deity are replicas of Tirumala
Tirupathi Temple of Lord Venkateshwara in Andhra Pradesh.
149. In June 2022, Asia's 'longest-tusked' elephant Bhogeshwara passed away at the age of 60
in Bandipur Tiger Reserve.
In which state Bandipur Tiger Reserve is located?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Explanation:
In June 2022, Asia's 'longest-tusked' elephant Bhogeshwara passed away of natural causes at the age
of 60. The wild elephant, also known as Mr Kabini, was found dead in the Gundre range of
Karnataka’s Bandipur Tiger Reserve.
i. According to forest department officials, Bhogeshwar’s tusks were 2.54 meters and 2.34 meters
long.
150. India’s ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra set a new national record (as of June’22) of
throwing ________ metres at the Paavo Nurmi Games held in Finland.
1) 85.23
2) 89.30
3) 82.87
4) 87.58
5) 88.07
Answer- 2) 89.30
Explanation:
India’s ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra set a new national record as he threw 89.30 metres at the
Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland. Chopra’s earlier national record was 88.07m which he had set
in Patiala in March 2021. He had won the Tokyo Olympics gold with a throw of 87.58m on August 7,
2021.
i. Neeraj Chopra is India’s first ever Olympic gold medallist in athletics and only the second individual
gold medallist at Olympics. Chopra’s 89.30m effort will take him to fifth spot in the world season
leaders’ list.
ii. Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal with his throw at the event and Finland’s Oliver Helander won
the gold medal at the event with a throw of 89.83 metres.
151. The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is a system for digitising the legislative bodies
of all Indian states and the Parliament through a single platform.
_________ is the first state to implement NeVA.
1) Assam
2) Nagaland

3) Meghalaya
4) Mizoram
5) Tripura
Answer- 2) Nagaland
Explanation:
The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is a system for digitising the legislative bodies of all Indian
states and the Parliament through a single platform on which house proceedings, starred/unstarred
questions and answers, committee reports etc. will be available. Nagaland became the first state to
implement NeVA, in March 2022.
i. The NeVA system has been developed to make all the work and data related to legislative bodies
available online for the use of both citizens and the members of Assemblies. It includes a website and
a mobile app.
ii. A delegation of MLAs from Gujarat visited the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly to learn about the
novel e-Vidhan system for paperless proceedings that has been recently adopted by the UP state
assembly.
152. Finland and Sweden may join the upcoming NATO summit in Madrid as non-member
invitees in June 2022.
Who is the current (as of June’22) Secretary-General of NATO?
1) Anders Fogh Rasmussen
2) George Robertson
3) Javier Solana
4) Willy Claes
5) Jens Stoltenberg
Answer- 5) Jens Stoltenberg
Explanation:
Finland and Sweden may join the upcoming NATO summit in Madrid as non-member invitees despite
Turkey's stance to deny them entry into the alliance. The Madrid summit is scheduled to take place
from June 28-30 2022 and will include discussions on areas including NATO force posture and
support for Ukraine.
i. On June 12 2022, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the decisions by Finland and
Sweden to apply for NATO membership are historic.
153. Name the state that recently (in June’22) launched a state animal helpline number and a
tele veterinary service for the protection of stray and abandoned animals.
1) Odisha
2) Jharkhand
3) Gujarat
4) Bihar
5) West Bengal
Answer- 1) Odisha
Explanation:
In June 2022, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched a state animal helpline number and a
tele veterinary service for the protection of stray and abandoned animals and expressed his
government's commitment to their security.

i. The toll-free helpline will extend veterinary service through animal ambulance in 11 urban areas of
the state. The helpline will be functional round the clock. Now citizens can make a call on 1962 or
155333 to avail all necessary help pertaining to the animals through this service.
154. Which country defeated Hong Kong to qualify for the 2023 Asian Football Confederation
(AFC) Asian Cup?
1) Thailand
2) Vietnam
3) Japan
4) India
5) Philippines
Answer- 4) India
Explanation:
In June 2022, India defeated Hong Kong 4-0 to qualify for the 2023 Asian Football Confederation
(AFC) Asian Cup as group winners at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, Kolkata, West
Bengal. India finished first in Group D in the third round of 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers with nine
points.
i. The Indian men's football team have booked their place in back-to-back AFC Asian Cup editions for
the first time.
155. In which state is the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Maharashtra
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, India’s largest nuclear power station’s unit 1 and 2 received a
new type of fuel from a Russian company.
i. Russia-based TVEL Fuel Company of ROSATOM has supplied the first batches of the more reliable
and cost-efficient TVS-2M nuclear fuel to two functioning units-1&2 of Kudankulam NPP powered by
VVER-1000 reactors. After refueling in July 2022, the Unit 1 will start its operation in an 18-months
fuel cycle.
156. Which place in India experiences sunrise first?

1) Turtuk, Ladak
2) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
3) Dong, Arunachal Pradesh
4) Guhar Moti, Gujarat
5) Majuli, Assam
Answer- 3) Dong, Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation:
Dong village in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh, which is known as the easternmost village in
India, witnessed the earliest sunrise in the country. The village is near the point where borders of
India, China and Myanmar meet.
i. Dong experiences the first sunrise in India, thus earning it the nickname 'India's Land of the Rising
Sun'. while sun rises last at Gujarat in Guhar Moti.
157. 21st June is the Summer solstice means ______.

1) Longest Day & Shortest Night in Northern Hemisphere
2) Shortest Day & Longest Night in Southern Hemisphere
3) Equal Day & Equal Night in Northern Hemisphere
4) Longest Day & Shortest Night in Southern Hemisphere
5) Shortest Day & Longest Night in Northern Hemisphere
Answer- 1) Longest day & Shortest night in Northern Hemisphere
Explanation:
21st June is the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere technically
this day is referred to as Summer solstice.
i. Meaning of the Word ‘Solstice’: It is a Latin word that means ‘stalled sun’. It is a natural phenomenon
that occurs twice every year, once in the summer and again during winter, in each hemisphere of the
earth - Summer and Winter Solstice.
ii. During the solstice, the Earth’s axis — around which the planet spins, completing one turn each day
— is tilted in a way that the North Pole is tipped towards the sun and the South Pole is away from it.
158. What is the capital of Spain?

1) Cairo
2) Malabo
3) Gitega
4) Madrid
5) Bern
Answer- 4) Madrid
Explanation:
About Spain:
The Capital of Spain is Madrid and the currency of Spain is Euro.
Note- José Manuel Albares Bueno, Spanish Foreign Minister reached New Delhi, India on June 15
and held talks with EAM S Jaishankar on bilateral, regional & intl issues of mutual interest.
159. Bharat FIH is a subsidiary of FIH Mobile, a leading manufacturing services provider for the
mobile handset industry.
Bharat FIH commenced its India operations in _______.
1) 2014
2) 2015
3) 2018
4) 2012
5) 2010
Answer- 2) 2015

Explanation:
Bharat FIH is a subsidiary of FIH Mobile, a leading manufacturing services provider for the mobile
handset industry, which is a part of Foxconn Technology Group.
i. The company commenced its India operations in 2015 and in a short span of time, it is ranked
amongst India’s top 50 companies in terms of size and revenue. It has three large manufacturing
facilities, two at Sriperumbudur (Tamil Nadu) and one at Sri City (Andhra Pradesh),
ii. The company makes devices for Xiaomi and Nokia.
160. What is the currency of Indonesia?

1) Peso
2) Rupiah
3) Dram
4) Lira
5) Dinar
Answer- 2) Rupiah
Explanation:
Indonesia’s capital is Jakarta and the currency of Indonesian rupiah.
i. Google has rolled out a new Google Maps feature that estimates how much one has to pay in tolls
while navigating through a certain route. According to Google, this feature is available in iOS and
Android apps on approximately 2000 toll roads in the United States, India, Japan and Indonesia. It
says it is planned to add support in more countries 'soon.
161. The Mekong River flows from _______.

1) South Korea
2) Bangladesh
3) China
4) India
5) Japan
Answer- 3) China
Explanation:
The Mekong, or Mekong River, is a trans-boundary river in Southeast Asia. It is the world's twelfth
longest river and the seventh longest in Asia. The Mekong flows from China to Myanmar, Laos,
Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
i. Cambodian villagers on the Mekong River have caught the world's biggest freshwater fish ever
recorded, a stingray that weighed in at 300kg (661 lb) and took around a dozen men to haul to shore.
ii. Christened Boramy - meaning "full moon" in the Khmer language - because of her bulbous shape,
the four-metre (13-foot) long female was released back into the river after being electronically tagged
to allow scientists to monitor her movement and behavior.
162. Which country to construct a planetarium for exploration of the universe at the "roof of
the world”?
1) Tanzania
2) Japan
3) China
4) Indonesia

5) Thailand
Answer- 3) China
Explanation:
China has started constructing a planetarium at the world's highest altitude in Tibet for exploration of
the universe at the "roof of the world”.
i. The planetarium, scheduled to be completed in 2024, is expected to receive over 100,000 visitors
annually.
163. In June 2022, The PM also inaugurated the redeveloped Shree Kalika Mata temple atop
the Pavagadh hill in _________.
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Punjab
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 4) Gujarat
Explanation:
The PM also inaugurated the redeveloped Shree Kalika Mata temple atop the Pavagadh hill in the
Panchmahal district of Gujarat. It is one of the oldest temples in the area.
i. The redevelopment of the temple has been done in 2 phases including expansion of the temple base
and parisar at three levels, installation of amenities like street lights, CCTV (Closed Circuit Television)
system etc.
164. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Financial Action Task Force
(FATF) as of June 2022?
1) Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was established in July 1989 by a Group of Seven (G-7) Summit
Paris,France.
2) FATF to examine and develop measures to combat money laundering.
3) Marcus Pleyer is the current president of FATF.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
About Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was established in July 1989 by a Group of Seven (G-7) Summit in
Paris,France initially to examine and develop measures to combat money laundering. There are 39
member countries in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
President – Dr. Marcus Pleyer
Headquarters- Paris, France
165. In June 2022, England batter_______ completed 10191 Test cricket runs and surpassed
former India batter Sunil Gavaskar’s record of 10122 runs.
1) Joe Root
2) Moeen Ali
3) Jos Buttler

4) Jason Roy
5)Jonny Bairstow
Answer- 1) Joe Root
Explanation:
England batter Joe Root completed 10191 Test cricket runs and surpassed former India batter Sunil
Gavaskar’s record of 10122 runs.
i. Root achieved this feat on Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against New Zealand, here at Trent
Bridge, where he smashed a total of 176 runs in England’s first innings.
ii. With this record, the England batter jumped to the 12th spot of the most runs in Test cricket tally,
surpassing Gavaskar and Pakistan’s Younis Khan. The tally is led by Indian cricketing legend Sachin
Tendulkar with a massive total of 15921 runs.
166. Himanshu Jain qualified for the Pro Circuit World Snooker after defeating Kritsanut
Lertsattaythorn 4-3 in the final qualifier in Bangkok.
Himanshu Jain belongs to which state?
1) Bihar
2) West Bengal
3) Telangana
4) Punjab
5) Haryana
Answer- 3) Telangana
Explanation:
Hyderabad, Telangana's Himanshu Jain qualified for the Pro Circuit World Snooker after defeating
Kritsanut Lertsattaythorn 4-3 in the final qualifier in Bangkok. He became the first Indian to qualify
for the professional circuit through Qshool and fifth Indian to play in the Pro Circuit World Snooker.
i. Other Indians to play in the World Snooker Pro Circuit are Yasin Merchant, Pankaj Advani, Aditya
Mehta and Lucky Vatnani.
167. In June 2022, the Government clarified the rate of TDS on virtual digital assets continues
to be 1%.
TDS stand for ?
1) Tax Demand at Salary
2) Tax Deducted at Source
3) Tax Depend at Slip
4) Tax Deducted at Salary
5) Tax Demand at Source
Answer- 2) Tax Deducted at Source
Explanation:
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) was introduced to collect tax at the source from where an individual's
income is generated. The government uses TDS as a tool to collect tax in order to minimise tax evasion
by taxing the income (partially or wholly) at the time it is generated rather than at a later date.
i. Govt clarifies rate of TDS on virtual digital assets continues to be 1%.

168. Name the Indian American who recently (in June’22) Nominated by U.S. President Joe
Biden to Top Pentagon Position.
1) Anjli Jain
2) Beheruz Sethna
3) Radha Iyengar Plumb
4) Paul Shrivastava
5) G. S. Maddala
Answer-3) Radha Iyengar Plumb
Explanation:
U.S. President Joe Biden has nominated Indian-American Radha Iyengar Plumb to a top Pentagon
position.
i. Indian-American Radha Iyengar Plumb is currently serving as the Chief of Staff to the Deputy
Secretary of Defense.
169. Daniil Medvedev is related to which sports?

1) Basketball
2) Ice hockey
3) Badminton
4) Tennis
5) Boxing
Answer- 4) Tennis
Explanation:
World number one Daniil Medvedev has broken the record for winning the most prize money by a
Russian men's tennis player. The 26-year-old has won $23,893,002 in prize money across his career.
i. He surpassed former world number one Yevgeny Kafelnikov, who had earned $23,883,797 in prize
money. Nikolay Davydenko is in third position, winning $16,186,480 in prize money.
170. In which city, Union Minister of Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the
Seismology Observatory?
1) Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir
2) Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
3) Manali, Himachal Pradesh
4) Gangtok, Sikkim
5) Jorhat, Assam
Answer- 1) Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
Union Minister of Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Seismology Observatory in
Dandayal area Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir.
i. The third such Centre in J&K has been set up by the Ministry of Earth Sciences at a cost of 20 lakh
rupees. A complete seismic record of Udhampur, Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban and many other districts
will be prepared at the observatory.
171. Who is the current (as of June’22) Governor of West Bengal?

1) Gurmit Singh
2) Jagdish Mukhi

3) Banwarilal Purohit
4) Jagdeep Dhankhar
5) Anandiben Patel
Answer- 4) Jagdeep Dhankhar
Explanation:
Jagdeep Dhankhar is the current governor of West Bengal
i. The state Legislative Assembly of West Bengal passed the West Bengal University Laws
(Amendment) Bill, which seeks to replace the Governor, Jagdeep Dhankhar, with the CM as the
Chancellor of state-run universities. Ironically, the Bill will become law only after it receives Dhankar’s
assent.
ii. The appointment of Vice-Chancellors in state government-run universities is among the
responsibilities of Governors as Chancellors. Chancellors in most states have the power to annul
decisions of the decision-making bodies of universities such as the Executive Council, and to make
appointments to these bodies.
172. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
organised a mango festival in Bahrain to boost the export of Mangoes in June 2022.
What is the Capital of Bahrain?
1) Minsk
2) Manama
3) Baghdad
4) Canberra
5) Ankara
Answer- 2) Manama
Explanation:
The Capital of Bahrain is Manama and the Currency is the Bahraini Dinar.
i. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has
organised an eight-day mango festival in Bahrain to boost the export of Mangoes.
ii. 34 varieties of mangoes from the eastern states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh
and Odisha, are being displayed at eight different locations of Bahrain’s Al Jazira group supermarket.
173. Name the company that recently (in June’22) signed an agreement with Jio-bp for EV
mobility services.
1) Bigbasket
2) Dunzo
3) Swiggy
4) Foodpanda
5) Zomato
Answer- 5) Zomato
Explanation:
Zomato and Jio-bp have entered into an agreement to support Zomato’s commitment towards “The
Climate Group’s EV100 initiative of 100% EV fleet by 2030.”
i. The collaboration is poised to accelerate EV adoption in the rapidly growing Indian delivery and
transportation segment. Jio-bp, the fuel and mobility joint venture between Reliance Industries Ltd

and bp, will provide EV mobility services to Zomato and access to ‘Jio-bp pulse’ battery swapping
stations for last-mile delivery.
174. India recorded its highest ever in Textiles Exports at _________ in FY22.
2) USD 44.4 billion
Answer- 2) USD 44.4 billion
Explanation:
According to Government data, India recorded its highest-ever textiles and apparel exports in the
financial year 2021-22 at USD 44.4 billion.
i. The exports tally, which also includes handicrafts, indicates a substantial increase of 41 per cent and
26 per cent over corresponding figures in FY21 and FY20, respectively.
175. Who authored the book, 'The Magicians of Mazda'?

1) Devdutt Pattanaik
2) Aravind Adiga
3) Geetanjali Shree
4) Ashwin Sanghi
5) Vikram Seth
Answer- 4) Ashwin Sanghi
Explanation:
Indian author Ashwin Sanghi authored a book, Titled 'The Magicians of Mazda', the book is a part of
his chart-topping 'Bharat Series' published by HarperCollins India, the book travels backwards--
through the epochs of Islamic jihad, Macedonian revenge, Achaemenid glory, messianic birth, Aryan
schism to the Vedic fount from where it all began.
i. The book is "492 pages of a thrilling adventure that blazes its way through America, Iran,
Afghanistan, and Kashmir.
176. The thirty sixth meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was held on 6th to 8th
June, 2022.
The minutes of the MPC’s meeting published on ________.
1) 18th June 2022
2) 21st June 2022
3) 19th June 2022
4) 22nd June 2022
5) 20th June 2022
Answer- 4) 22nd June 2022
Explanation:
The thirty sixth meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), constituted under section 45ZB of
the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, was held during June 6 to 8, 2022.
i. The minutes of the MPC’s meeting were published on June 22, 2022 and the next meeting of the
MPC is scheduled during August 2-4, 2022.

177. Who was recently (in June’22) nominated as a top science advisor to the US President Joe
Biden?
1) Anjli Jain
2) Beheruz Sethna
3) Arati Prabhakar
4) Radha Iyengar Plumb
5) G. S. Maddala
Answer- 3) Arati Prabhakar
Explanation:
United States President Joe Biden nominated Indian American engineer and applied physicist Dr Arati
Prabhakar as a top science advisor to the US President.
i. Dr Arati Prabhakar was the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in applied physics from the California
Institute of Technology, where she also earned an M.S. in electrical engineering.
ii. Dr Prabhakar would make history as the first woman, immigrant, or person of colour to head
Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
178. Name the Tiger that recently (in June’22) was adopted by Union Minister of State for
Environment Ashwini Kumar Choubey for 1 year during the inspection of North Bengal Wild
Animals Park in West Bengal.
1) Machali
2) Ravi
3) Amur
4) Agniveer
5) Veera
Answer- 4) Agniveer
Explanation:
Union Minister of State for Environment Ashwini Kumar Choubey, during the inspection of (Bengal
Safari) North Bengal Wild Animals Park, West Bengal, adopted a one-year-old tiger for one year and
named him Agniveer.
i. During this, Choubey adopted a tiger to spread awareness among the people under the Adoption
Program.
ii. Under the adoption program, a total of 70 people have adopted animals. To motivate people to
adopt more animals, he adopted a tiger and paid two lakhs for the maintenance of the adopted tiger
through online.
179. In which city, IKEA's largest store was inaugurated in June 2022?
1) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai inaugurated IKEA's largest store in India at Nagasandra,
Bengaluru,Karnataka in June 2022. Spread over 12.2 acres, the 4,60,000 sq. ft. IKEA store in

Nagasandra will feature more than 7,000 well-designed home furnishing products along with over 65
designed room sets for ideas and inspirations at home. This is IKEA's fourth retail outlet in the
country.
i. IKEA had opened its first Indian store in Hyderabad, Telangana in 2019, followed by its Navi
Mumbai store in December 2020. Later, the Swedish home furnishing retailer opened another store in
Worli, Mumbai.
180. Which state launched India’s first digital university?

1) Kerala
2) Gujarat
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Haryana
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Kerala
Explanation:
The first graphene research and innovation centre in India to become a reality as an MoU has been
signed by the implementation partners here in this regard. Digital University Kerala, named Kerala
University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology, is India's first on-campus digital
university, Centre for Materials for Electronics Technologies (C-MET) and Tata Steel NSE 1.21 % are
the implementation partners of the innovative initiative.
181. In June 2022, the RBI raised the Additional Factor of Authentication (AFA) limit from Rs
5,000 to ________ per transaction for e-mandates on cards, Prepaid Payment Instruments and
UPI for recurring transactions.
1) Rs 15,000
2) Rs 30,000
3) Rs 10,000
4) Rs 20,000
5) Rs 35,000
Answer- 1) Rs 15,000
Explanation:
In June 2022, The Reserve Bank (RBI) raised the Additional Factor of Authentication (AFA) limit
from Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 per transaction for e-mandates on cards, Prepaid Payment Instruments
(PPIs) and UPI for recurring transactions.
182. The Term Starquakes refer to ________.

1) Earthquake-like movements on the Jupiter
2) Stars collision caused by Stellar Dynamics
3) Earthquake-like movements on the Surface of Stars
4) Planet collision in Asteroid Belt
5) Earthquake-like movements in the Troposphere
Answer- 3) Earthquake-like movements on the surface of stars

Explanation:
The European Space Agency’s star-mapping Gaia probe, covering almost 1.8 billion stars in the Milky
Way galaxy, has revealed a phenomenon called ‘starquakes’, which are earthquake-like
movements on the surface of stars.
i. Gaia is an astronomical observatory mission launched in 2013 by the ESA with the objective of
creating the most accurate 3D map of the Milky Way by surveying 1% or one billion of the galaxy’s
100 billion stars. The new set of data released was collected from the Gaia probe between 2014 and
2017.
183. Which company recently (in June’22) launched its first fully autonomous mobile robot
named ‘Proteus’?
1) Fetch Robotics
2) Amazon
3) Skydio
4) OTTO Motors
5) Apple
Answer- 2) Amazon
Explanation:
Amazon has unveiled its first fully autonomous mobile robot, Proteus, which is meant to move large
carts in its warehouse and can safely navigate around human employees. It also showcased a
prototype of a robotic arm, Cardinal, that can lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds, read
labels and precisely place them in a GoCart.
184. The UNESCO heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) has marked remarkable
earnings in May in the FY2022-23.
In which year DHR was declared as a UNESCO world Heritage site?
1) 2001
2) 1997
3) 1999
4) 1995
5) 2000
Answer- 3) 1999
Explanation:
UNESCO World Heritage Committee inscribed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) as a world
Heritage site in 1999.
i. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) has recorded its highest-ever monthly revenue
generation. The 141-year-old mountain railway system connecting New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in
West Bengal under the Guwahati-headquartered Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) DHR earned ₹3.20
crore against an expenditure of ₹2.75-crore in May.
ii. The revenue collected was 54% more than the earlier highest of ₹2.07 crore recorded in May 2018.

185. Name the 84 year old scheduled commercial bank was recently (in June’22) revised its
fixed deposit interest rates of 2.90 per cent to 5.55 per cent on deposits ranging from 7 days to
10 years.
1) Jammu and Kashmir Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
5) Karnataka Bank
Answer- 1) Jammu and Kashmir Bank
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank) established in 1938 is a scheduled commercial bank and is
one of India's oldest private sector banks having 84 years of presence in the country.
i. The bank has revised its fixed deposit interest rates, and as of June 11, 2022, Jammu & Kashmir
Bank is now offering an interest rate of 2.90 per cent to 5.55 percent on deposits ranging from 7 days
to 10 years.
186. Where is the Headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
2) Tokyo, Japan
3) Vienna, Austria
4) Madrid, Spain
5) Paris, France
Answer- 3) Vienna, Austria
Explanation:
About The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA):
Director General – Rafael Mariano Grossi
Headquarters – Vienna, Austria
187. Name the ministry that recently (in June’22) inaugurated National Yoga Olympiad 2022 in
New Delhi.
1) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
5) Ministry of Culture
Answer- 2) Ministry of Education
Explanation:
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has inaugurated National Yoga Olympiad 2022 and quiz
competition in New Delhi. The National Yoga Olympiad is being organised jointly by the Ministry of
Education and the National Council of Educational Research and Training.
i. This year (2022) about six hundred students from 26 states and UTs and Demonstration
Multipurpose Schools of Regional Institutions of Education will be participating in the forthcoming
National Yoga Olympiad.

188. Recently (in June’22) mentioned in the News, Mawsynram is the wettest Place in India is
located in which state?
1) Mizoram
3) Meghalaya
4) Tripura
5) Assam
Answer- 3) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Meghalaya’s Mawsynram, the wettest place in India, gauged an enormous 1003.6 mm of precipitation
in 24 hours ending 8:30 am on Friday, the highest ever on a day in June, while neighbouring
Cherrapunji received 972 mm of rainfall.
i. “Mawsynram is at present the wettest place in India, with an average annual rainfall of 11802.4 mm
(average of the 1974-2022 period). Cherrapunji receives 11359.4 mm of rainfall in a year (average of
the 1971-2020 period).
189. The city of Khost is located in which country?

1) Egypt
2) Tajikistan
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Uzbekistan
5) Afghanistan
Answer- 5) Afghanistan
Explanation:
Deadliest Afghanistan quake in decades kills over 1,000 people. The quake originated near the city of
Khost, which is close to Afghanistan's border with Pakistan and about 160 kilometres (100 miles)
south of the Afghan capital, Kabul.
Afghanistan is earthquake-prone because it’s located in the mountainous Hindu Kush region, which is
part of the Alpide belt — the second most seismically active region in the world after the Pacific Ring
of Fire.
190. Who authored the book, ‘The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable’?
1) Mark Spitznagel
2) Jordan Peterson
3) Nassim Nicholas Taleb
4) Glenn Greenwald
5) Daniel Kahneman
Answer- 3) Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Explanation:
The black swan theory was put forward by author and investor Nassim Nicholas Taleb in 2001, and
later popularised in his 2007 book – The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. The
Sunday Times described his work as one of the 12 most influential books since World War II.
i. A black swan is a rare, unpredictable event that comes as a surprise and has a significant impact on
society or the world.

191. ________ occurs when an economy has both a fiscal deficit and a current account deficit.
1) Twin Deficits
2) Cyclical Deficits
3) Income Deficits
4) Primary Deficits
5) Revenue Deficits
Answer- 1) Twin Deficits
Explanation:
Twin deficits occur when an economy has both a fiscal deficit and a current account deficit.
• Fiscal deficits occur when a government's total expenditures exceed the revenue that it
generates, excluding money from borrowing.
• Current account deficit is when a country is importing more goods and services than it
exports.
192. Who recently (in June ’22) surpassed MS Dhoni to become the oldest Indian batsman to
score a half-century in T20Is (against South Africa, 2022)?
1) Rohit Sharma
2) Dinesh Karthik
3) Hardik Pandya
4) Virat Kohli
5) KL Rahul
Answer- 2) Dinesh Karthik
Explanation:
Dinesh Karthik (37 years and 16 days) surpassed MS Dhoni (Former Indian Team Captain was 36
years and 229 days old) to become oldest Indian batsmen to score a T20I half-century (against South
Africa, 2022).
Also this is Dinesh kathik’s first half-century for India.
193. Who is the current (as of June’22) President of the World Bank?
1) Kristalina Georgieva
2) Inger Andersen
3) Achim Steiner
4) David Robert Malpass
5) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Answer- 4) David Robert Malpass
Explanation:
About World Bank (WB):
President– David Robert Malpass
Headquarters– Washington DC, United States (US)
194. Japan to participate in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit for the first
time.
Who is the current (as of June’22) Prime Minister of Japan?
1) Yoshihiko Noda
2) Yasuo Fukuda

3) Tarō Asō
4) Shinzo Abe
5) Fumio Kishida
Answer- 5) Fumio Kishida
Explanation:
Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida will attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
summit, which will be held in Madrid and become Japan’s first leader to join NATO summit. Sweden
and Finland will also send delegations to the summit and South Korea’s new President Yoon Suk-yeol
will also become the first leader from his country to join the meeting.
About NATO:
Headquarters- Brussels, Belgium.
Secretary General- Jens Stoltenberg.
195. Nitin Menon from India has retained his place in the International Cricket Council (ICC)
Elite Panel.
Where is the Headquarters of the International Cricket Council (ICC)?
1) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2) Mandaluyong, Philippines
4) Amsterdam, Netherlands
Answer- 1) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
ICC Headquarters is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
India's Nitin Menon has retained his place in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Elite Panel and is
set to make his maiden appearance as a neutral umpire in Sri Lanka later June 2022. Menon has got a
one-year extension from the ICC.
Menon was promoted to the Elite Panel at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, becoming the
third Indian to enter the club after S Venkataraghavan and S Ravi and Menon remains the only Indian
umpire in the 11-member Elite Panel of Umpires.
196. The government of India announced that the "use of single-use plastic" will be prohibited
from ____________.
1) 1st October 2022
2) 1st July 2022
3) 1st August 2022
4) 1st November 2022
5) 1st September 2022
Answer- 2) 1st July 2022
Explanation:
The Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India announced that the
manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of following single-use plastic, including
polystyrene and expanded polystyrene, commodities shall be prohibited with effect from the 1st July,
2022.

197. Which of the following rivers is known as “Sorrow of Bihar”?

1) Ravi River
2) Subarnarekha River
3) Damodar River
4) Mahanadi River
5) Kosi River
Answer- 5) Kosi River
Explanation:
The Kosi River, also known as the “Sorrow of Bihar”. is a trans-boundary river which flows through
Tibet, Nepal and India. It has its source in Tibet that includes the world's highest upland, it then drains
a large part of Nepal before emerging onto the Gangetic plains.
i. Its three major tributaries, the Sun Kosi, Arun and Tamur meet at one point just upstream of a 10 km
gorge cut through the Himalayan foothills.
198. In which state the ‘Indian lipstick plant’ was rediscovered in June 2022?
1) Meghalaya
2) Tripura
4) Assam
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Researchers at the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have rediscovered a rare plant, which is sometimes
called the 'Indian lipstick plant', from remote Anjaw district in Arunachal Pradesh after more than
a century.
i. The plant (Aeschynanthus monetaria Dunn) was first identified by British botanist Stephen Troyte
Dunn in 1912, based on the plant samples gathered from Arunachal Pradesh by another English
botanist, Isaac Henry Burkill.
199. Where is the Headquarters of National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection

Centre (NCIIPC)?
1) New Delhi, Delhi
3) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Explanation:
National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) is an organisation of the
Government of India created under the Section 70A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, through
a gazette notification in 2014. Headquarters is located in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The NCIIPC is the nodal agency for taking all measures to protect the nation’s critical information
infrastructure.

200. Codelco is the largest producer of copper in the world.

Codelco belongs to which country?
1) Peru
2) Colombia
3) Venezuela
4) Chile
5) Brazil
Answer- 4) Chile
Explanation:
Chile’s state mining company Codelco is the largest producer of copper in the world.
About Chile:
Capital- Santiago
Currency- Chilean Peso
201. Which of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions
regarding anti-defection Act?
1) 3rd
2) 8th
3) 10th
4) 9th
5) 7th
Answer- 3) 10th
Explanation:
The anti-defection law punishes individual Members of Parliament (MPs)/MLAs for leaving one party
for another. Its purpose was to bring stability to governments by discouraging legislators from
changing parties.
i. The Tenth Schedule - popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act - was included in the Constitution
via the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985.
202. Where is the Headquarters of the International Maritime Organisation(IMO)?

2) New York, United States of America
4) Rome, Italy
5) Paris, France
Answer- 1) London, United Kingdom
Explanation:
About International Maritime Organisation(IMO):
Secretary-General– Kitack Lim
Headquarters– London, The United Kingdom(UK)
203. __________ became the 36th Indian State/UT to implement One Nation One Ration Card
scheme.
1) Tripura
2) Assam

3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Mizoram
Answer- 2) Assam
Explanation:
Assam has become the 36th State to implement One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme. With
this, One Nation One Ration Card scheme is successfully implemented in all the 36 states and Union
Territories making food security portable throughout the country.
i. One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) is a scheme that will nationalise a beneficiary’s ration card by
a process called Aadhaar Seeding. Aadhaar seeding ensures that the beneficiary can pick up her or his
entitled foodgrain from any fair price shop in the country.
204. The State of Assam comprises two valleys namely the Brahmaputra and _______ Valley.
1) Himri
2) Barak
3) Lug
4) Parvati
5) Chenab
Answer- 2) Barak
Explanation:
Assam, situated at the foothills of the Himalayas, comprises two valleys — Brahmaputra and Barak,
named after the respective rivers and two hill districts, along with a huge network of over 20 large
rivers and 50 tributaries. The mighty Brahmaputra river originates from the Himalayas and enters
India through Arunachal Pradesh before flowing into the Bay of Bengal.
i. So far June 25, 2022, Assam has recorded an excess rainfall of 109 per cent in June. As per the
meteorological department, the State has witnessed 528.5 millimetres of actual rainfall against the
normal 252.8 millimetres. The death toll rose to 118 and the town of Silchar in Cachar district
remained submerged for the sixth straight day.
205. In June 2022, the first Bharat Gaurav tourist train carrying 500 tourists from India will
arrive at the Janakpur Dham railway station in which of the following country?
1) Bangladesh
2) Vietnam
3) Thailand
4) Nepal
5) Bhutan
Answer- 4) Nepal
Explanation:
First Bharat Gaurav tourist train connecting places associated with the Ramayana Circuit in India
and Nepal was flagged off from the Safdarjung Railway Station in New Delhi in June 2022. The Bharat
Gaurav train carrying 500 tourists from India will arrive at the Janakpur Dham railway station in
Nepal.

206. Name the country that recently (in June’22) released a new geological map of the moon.
1) India
2) China
3) Japan
4) Russia
Answer- 2) China
Explanation:
China has released a new geological map of the moon, which it says is the most detailed to date in
registering even finer details of the lunar surface than mapped by the US in 2020.
i. The new comprehensive geological map of the moon released by China is to a scale of 1:2,500,000. It
is the most detailed moon map to date. The moon map includes the 12,341 impact craters, 17 rock
types, 81 impact basins, and 14 types of structures.
ii. The new significant details of the moon map have provided abundant information about the
geology of the moon and its evolution. The most detailed map of the moon was published by Science
Bulletin on May 30, 2022.
207. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the collective voice of the Muslim world
with a membership of _______ states.
1) 57
2) 49
3) 50
4) 38
5) 98
Answer- 1) 57
Explanation:
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the collective voice of the Muslim world with a
membership of 57 states spread over four continents. It endeavors to safeguard and protect the
interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony among
various people of the world.
i. On June 5 2022, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretariat “condemned and
denounced” the comments on Prophet Muhammed made by two national spokespersons of the BJP. In
response, spokesperson at the Ministry of External Affairs Arindam Bagchi stated that India rejected
the OIC Secretariat’s “unwarranted” and “narrow-minded” comments.
208. Shanan Dhaka was recently (in June’22) topped the entrance exam for National Defence
Academy (NDA)'s first women's batch.
Shanan Dhaka belongs to which state?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Haryana
4) Punjab
5) West Bengal
Answer- 3) Haryana

Explanation:
Shanan Dhaka from Rohtak district in Haryana, who topped the entrance exam for National Defence
Academy (NDA)'s first women's batch. Shanan has secured 10th position in Boys’ examination and
first position in Girls’ examination across the country.
i. In 2021, the NDA announced that it will be ready to welcome its first-ever batch of women cadets in
2023.
209. The “Shabaash Mithu” is a biopic Film of which of the following Indian Women’s
Cricketers?
1) Smriti Mandhana
2) Shikha Pandey
3) Harmanpreet Kaur.
4) Mithali Raj
5) Anjum Chopra
Answer- 4) Mithali Raj
Explanation:
Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji has dropped the trailer of “Shabaash Mithu”, a Taapsee Pannu-starrer
biopic on former India women’s cricket team captain Mithali Raj in June 2022. The film is set to hit
theatres on July 15. The film has been written by Priyan Aven who makes her debut as a screenplay
writer with Shabaash Mithu.
210. Name the first mountaineer from India to climb Mount Annapurna Peak without the aid of
oxygen.
1) Shivangi Pathak
2) Skalzang Rigzin
3) Malavath Purna
4) Bachendri Pal
5) Arunima Sinha
Answer- 2) Skalzang Rigzin
Explanation:
Skalzang Rigzin, the first mountaineer from India to climb Mount Annapurna Peak without the aid of
oxygen.
i. With 16 days of gap between the climb of Mt Annapurna on April 28 2022 and Mt Lhotse on May 14
2022, Skalzang Rigzin has set a record to conquer two summits without oxygen supplements.
211. Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India has a provision for ‘National
Emergency’?
1) Articles 360
2) Articles 356
3) Articles 354
4) Articles 352
5) Articles 359
Answer- 4) Articles 352

Explanation:
National emergency can be declared on the basis of war, external aggression or armed rebellion. The
Constitution employs the expression ‘proclamation of emergency’ to denote an emergency of this
type.
i. There are three types of emergencies under the Indian Constitution namely-
• National Emergency-352
• State Emergency-356
• Financial Emergency-360
iii. The emergency provisions are contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution of India, from Article 352
to 360.
Note- Former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi had imposed Emergency in India on the night of
25-26 June in 1975, after she lost a case in Allahabad High Court which declared her election null and
void and disqualified her from contesting for six years
212. Who recently (in June’22) released a book documenting "the establishment, functioning,
and key milestones" of Ayush Wellness Centre?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Amit Shah
5) Ram Nath Kovind
Answer- 5) Ram Nath Kovind
Explanation:
A book documenting “establishment, functioning and key milestone” of Ayush Wellness Centre in
Rashtrapati Bhavan was also released by Ram Nath Kovind, President of India at the Rashtrapati
Bhavan Cultural Centre by Minister of State for Ayush Shri Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai in the
presence of Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Minister of Ayush and Shri K D Tripathi, Secretary to
the President.
213. The Padma Bridge is a multipurpose road-rail bridge in____________.

1) Myanmar
2) Pakistan
3) Bhutan
4) Bangladesh
5) Nepal
Explanation:
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the Padma Bridge, Bangladesh’s longest
bridge entirely built with domestic funding. The 6.15-km-long road-rail four-lane bridge is built over
the Padma river connecting southwestern Bangladesh with the capital and other parts of the country.
i. The Padma Bridge, a multipurpose road-rail bridge, which is fully funded by the Bangladesh
government, has been constructed at a cost of USD 3.6 billion.

214. Recently, the term "Iskander-M missile" was mentioned in the news. It belongs to which
country?
1) Indonesia
2) Russia
3) Australia
4) France
Answer- 2) Russia
Explanation:
Codenamed “SS-26 Stone” by NATO, Iskander-M is a term used by Russia to define both the
transporter-erector launch system and the short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) it fires. The system
can also fire ground-launched cruise missiles (GLCMs) – the SSC-7 and the SSC-8. The Iskander-M
system has been exclusively used by the Russian military, whereas Iskander-E is the one meant for
export.
i. Russia will transfer to Belarus Iskander-M tactical missile systems, which can use ballistic or cruise
missiles, in their conventional and nuclear versions
ii. The Iskander-M missile has a range of 500 km and it can carry a payload of up to 700 kg. It is
capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads.
215. Who translated a Telugu Novel, ‘Veyi Padagalu’ into Hindi under the name ‘Sahasra Phan’?
1) V. P. Singh
2) H. D. Deve Gowda
3) Chandra Shekhar
4) Inder Kumar Gujral
5) P V Narasimha Rao
Answer- 5) P V Narasimha Rao
Explanation:
Pamulaparti Venkata Narasimha Rao (P V Narasimha Rao) is the Former Prime Minister of India,
who ushered the country into an era of economic reforms. Rao served as the PM from June 21, 1991,
to May 16, 1996.
i. Rao, who was born on June 28, 1921, at Vangara in Karimnagar district in Andhra Pradesh.
ii. Viswanath Satyanarayana was the author of the book Veyi Padagalu, Telugu Novel. It was translated
into Hindi by Former Prime minister of India Sri PV Narasimha rao, with the name "Sahasra Phan”.
Famous Books by P V Narasimha Rao:
The Insider, The Quest for Peace Book (along with Kotha Satchidanda Murthy, author) and A Long
Way: Selected Speeches.
216. In June 2022, Cricketer Pieter Seelaar announced his retirement from International
Cricket. Which Country does he belong to?
1) Ireland
2) New Zealand
3) England
4) Netherland
5) West Indies
Answer- 4) Netherland

Explanation:
The Netherlands captain Pieter Seelaar, who missed his side's second ODI against England in June
2022 through injury, has announced his shock retirement from international cricket due to a
persistent back injury.
i. Wicketkeeper Scott Edwards, who was Netherlands stand-in captain for their match against
England, will take over the captaincy mantle from all-rounder Seelaar.
217. In which city will the Commonwealth Games 2022 be held?

1) Auckland, New Zealand
2) Birmingham, England
3) Victoria, Australia
4) Glasgow, Scotland
5) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Answer- 2) Birmingham, England
Explanation:
The 2022 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXII Commonwealth Games and commonly
known as Birmingham 2022, is an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth
that is scheduled to be held in Birmingham, England from 28 July to 8 August 2022.
i. Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will be leading a 37-member
Indian athletics team at the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2022, the Athletics Federation of India
announced in June 2022.
218. In which country did ONGC Videsh Limited recently (in June’22) make an oil discovery?
1) Colombia
2) Uruguay
3) Chile
4) Peru
5) Brazil
Answer- 1) Colombia
Explanation:
ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL), the wholly owned subsidiary and overseas arm of Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation Ltd. (ONGC), the National Oil Company of India, has made an oil discovery in the recently
drilled well, Urraca-IX, in CPO-5 block, Llanos Basin, Colombia.
i. The well was spudded on April 20, 2022 and was drilled to target depth of 10,956 feet. It
encountered 17 feet thick oil-bearing sands at the depth from 10201-10218 feet. While testing with
Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) initially, fluid flowed at around 600 barrels/day.
219. Chambal River is a tributary of which River?

1) Sabarmati
2) Narmada
3) Yamuna
4) Brahmaputra
5) Krishna
Answer- 3) Yamuna

Explanation:
Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River and forms part of the greater Gangetic drainage
system. It originates at janapav, near Indore on the south slope of the Vindhya Range in Madhya
Pradesh.
i. Main tributaries of Chambal include: Banas and Mej rivers on the left and the Parbati, Kali Sindh and
Shipra rivers on the right.
ii. National Chambal Sanctuary was set up in 1979 as a riverine sanctuary along an approximately 425
km length of the Chambal River. Its ravines stretches over 2-6 km wide along the Chambal River near
the tri-point of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Note- Recently(in June’22), Madhya Pradesh government proposed to open 292 hectares for mining
in five stretches on Chambal and its tributary Parvati rivers to fight illegal mining in the National
Chambal Sanctuary.
220. How many member countries are in the Commonwealth Organisation?

1) 56
2) 92
3) 41
4) 38
5) 60
Answer- 1) 56
Explanation:
About Commonwealth:
Members – It is the association of 56 countries
Secretary-General – Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC
221. In which state Modhera Sun Temple is located?

1) Haryana
2) Gujarat
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 2) Gujarat
Explanation:
Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying would lead the IDY
2022 programme tomorrow at iconic place Modhera Sun Temple, Mehsana, Gujarat.
i. Over 4500dairy farmers, students and other dignitaries would join the Yoga Day celebrations at
Modhera Sun Temple. The theme forIDY 2022 is “Yoga for Humanity ''.
222. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA ) recently (in June’22) extended the validity of Foreign
Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) registration of NGO with pending renewal till ____________.
1) December 2022
2) November 2022
3) October 2022
4) September 2022

5) August 2022
Answer- 4) September 2022
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs further extended the validity of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act
(FCRA) registration of NGOs whose renewal application is pending with the government till
September 30 2022. It had earlier extended the validity of such NGOs whose registration was
expiring on or before March 31 till June 30 2022.
i. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2020 was introduced in Lok Sabha on
September 20, 2020. The Bill amends the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.
ii. The Act regulates the acceptance and utilisation of foreign contributions by individuals,
associations and companies. Foreign contribution is the donation or transfer of any currency, security
or article (of beyond a specified value) by a foreign source.
223. The Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme under the ________ Ministry celebrated its
5th anniversary in 2022.
5) Ministry of Civil Aviation
Answer- 5) Ministry of Civil Aviation
Explanation:
2022 marks the fifth anniversary of the Central Government’s dream initiative, Ude Desh ka Aam
Naagrik (UDAN) under Ministry of Civil Aviation. The effort began slowly but grew in popularity as
newer airlines, such as Star Air, began to explore this vast untapped market.
i. The Government of India’s Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) initiative is a regional airport
development programme that is part of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) for upgrading under-
served air routes.
ii. Over 415 UDAN routes connect 66 underserved/unserved airports, including heliports and water
aerodromes, benefiting over 92 lakh people.
224. The Border Roads Organization will build 75 outlets along various route segments in 12
states and union territories under the name ________.
1) BRO Segments
2) BRO Cafes
3) BRO Services
4) BRO Outlets
5) BRO Camps
Answer- 2) BRO Cafes
Explanation:
The Border Roads Organization will build 75 outlets along various route segments in 12 states and
union territories under the name “BRO Cafes,” as permitted by the Ministry of Defense. These are
designed to offer fundamental comforts and amenities to visitors, increase economic activity in border
regions, and create jobs for the local population.

225. The Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have total outflow of ______ in June 2022.
1) Rs 30,000 crore
2) Rs 56,000 crore
3) Rs 42,000 crore
4) Rs 25,000 crore
5) Rs 66,000 crore
Answer- 3) Rs 42,000 crore
Explanation:
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), which own around 19.5% of the market capitalisation, have pulled
out Rs 42,000 crore in June 2022 so far, taking the total outflows to Rs 260,000 crore ($33 billion)
since October 2021.
i. The FPI sell-off is being attributed to the tightening of monetary policy by the US Fed which has
been on a rate hiking spree to control inflation. Other central banks, including in Britain and the
Eurozone, are following suit.
226. In which year, Gujarat State Co-operative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank Ltd
was established?
1) 1982
2) 1959
3) 1965
4) 1951
5) 1972
Answer- 4) 1951
Explanation:
The Gujarat State Co-operative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank Ltd. called the Kheti Bank,
was established in 1951 and its establishment also has historical significance.
i. Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Shri Amit Shah, addressed the 70th AGM of the Gujarat State
Co-operative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank Ltd. held in Ahmedabad, through video
conferencing from New Delhi.
227. Which of the following countries have recently (in June’22) submitted an application to
become a member in the BRICS?
1) Argentina
2) Iran
3) Iraq
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
Iran has submitted an application to become a member in the group of emerging economies known as
the BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) and Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria
Zakharova recorded separately that Argentina had also applied to join the group.

228. The Gulabi Meenakari is a GI-tagged art form of which state?

1) Kerala
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi gifted a Gulabi Meenakari brooch and cufflink set to US President, Joe Biden during
the G-7 summit. Gulabi Meenakari is a GI-tagged art form of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. A piece of
pure silver is molded into a base form, and the chosen design is embossed in the metal.
i. The embossed shapes are then filled with great dexterity with crushed meena glass mixed with an
intriguing natural anardana (pomegranate seeds) glue. The paint is fired layer by layer for
permanence. The motifs primarily use the colour pink (Gulabi), which lends its name to the craft.
229. Recently, a place, ‘Kaliningrad’, was in the news. It is related to which country?
1) Russia
2) Moldova
3) Poland
4) Ukraine
5) Romania
Answer- 1) Russia
Explanation:
Kaliningrad is an exclave of Russia, completely separated from Russia's mainland. It is situated
between EU and NATO members Lithuania and Poland. It is also the headquarters of Russia’s Baltic
Sea fleet, and the country’s only ice-free European port.
230. In which state Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Bihar
5) West Bengal
Answer- 3) Assam
Explanation:
About Assam:
National Park– Dibru-Saikhowa National Park; Manas National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary– Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary; Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
231. Bhadla Solar Park is the largest solar park in the world. It is located in _________ state in
India.
1) Punjab
2) Rajasthan
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu

5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Bhadla Solar Park is the largest solar park in the world, and is spread over a total area of 5,700
hectares (14,000 acres) in Bhadla, Phalodi tehsil, Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, India.
232. In which year, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was established?
1) 1977
2) 1982
3) 1968
4) 1988
5) 1956
Answer- 1) 1977
Explanation:
About Indian Coast Guard (ICG):
Established in – 1977
Headquarters – New Delhi,Delhi
Director General – Virender Singh Pathania (24th DG of ICG)
233. As of June 2022, who is the brand ambassador of Go Digit General Insurance?
1) Rishabh Pant
2) Akshay Kumar
3) Virat Kohli
4) Varun Dhawan
5) KL Rahul
Answer- 3) Virat Kohli
Explanation:
Go Digit General Insurance, has rolled out its new brand campaign ‘Do the Digit Digit’. The film
shows the insurer’s brand ambassador, Virat Kohli.
i. The ad talks about how about three crore Indians, its clients, have placed their trust in the brand to
insure their health, motor, travel, and property etc.
Note- Kohli invested in the company in February 2020 and also became the brand ambassador.
234. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis is known as the “Father of Indian Statistics”. In which year
did he receive Padma Vibhushan in the field of Literature and education?
1) 1988
2) 1968
3) 1986
4) 1965
5) 1972
Answer- 2) 1968

Explanation:
About Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis:
i. Professor (late)Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis (PC Mahalanobis) was born on 29th June 1893 in
Kolkata, West Bengal and known as the “Father of Indian Statistics” and recognises his notable
contributions in the fields of statistics and economic planning.
ii. He was one of the members of the first Planning Commission of India and well known for founding
the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) with a Statistical Laboratory set up.
iii. He was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in 1968 for Literature and education.
235. In June 2022, Sprinter Alex Wilson was banned for four years after an anti-doping
tribunal.
Alex Wilson belongs to which country?
1) Sweden
2) Finland
3) Switzerland
4) Germany
5) Netherlands
Answer- 3) Switzerland
Explanation:
In June 2022, Swiss sprinter Alex Wilson was banned for four years after an anti-doping tribunal
judged he intentionally used an anabolic steroid.
i. The case flared at the Tokyo Olympics in July 2021 when Court of Arbitration for Sport judges
reinstated Wilson’s provisional suspension days before he was due to compete in the men’s 100 and
200 meters.
ii. Wilson, the 200 bronze medalist at the 2018 European Championships, tested positive for the
steroid trenbolone in an out-of-competition sample taken in March 2021.
236. In which state Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER) is located?
1) Thrissur, Kerala
Answer- 3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER), Chennai, Tamil Nadu was
accorded with a rare honour in the United Kingdom.
i. The deemed-to-be varsity was conferred with the Asian UK Award 2022 at a star-studded ceremony
held in June 2022, at the UK's House of Commons in London - the iconic building that houses Britain's
parliament.
ii. The award was received by the President of the Chennai-based Group of Educational Institutions,
Dr J Sundeep Aanand.

237. In which state/UT Sao Joao festival was celebrated in June 2022?
1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Pondicherry
4) Goa
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 4) Goa
Explanation:
A large number of people participated in the boat parade in Siolim village of Goa’s Bardez taluka,
marking the beginning of revelry in the ‘Sao Joao’ festival.
i. The people of Goa have celebrated the Sao Joao festival, the feast of St John the Baptist with
traditional enthusiasm after a two-year coronavirus-induced gap.
ii. The festival is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, who baptised Lord Jesus on the river of Jordan
and is celebrated at the onset of monsoon. Siolim, a village in North Goa, hosts a traditional canoe
parade on the occasion of Sao Joao.
238. How many members of the Lok Sabha (minimum) must support a motion of 'no
confidence' in the Indian government?
1) 100 members
2) 50 members
3) 120 members
4) 180 members
5) 70 members
Answer- 2) 50 members
Explanation:
Article 75 of the Indian Constitution specifies that the council of ministers shall be collectively
responsible to the House of the People. A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok
Sabha only. A motion of No Confidence can be admitted when a minimum of 50 members support
the motion in the house.
i. Article 118 of the Indian Constitution permits both houses (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) of
Parliament to make its own rules for its functioning.
ii. There is no mention of "no-confidence" motion in the Articles of Indian Constitution.
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