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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which of the following points are correct with respect to PM Narendra Modi's visits to Pune,
Maharashtra in March 2022?
A) PM unveiled the 9.5 feet tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Pune Municipal
Corporation which is made of gunmetal with 1850 kg weight.
B) The 12km stretch of the Pune Metro Rail Project has inaugurated with an outlay of Rs 11,400
crore.
C) The PM also laid the foundation stone of Rejuvenation And Pollution Abatement of Mula-
Mutha River projects under the ambitious National River Conservation Plan (NRCP).
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
PM unveiled the 9.5 feet tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Pune Municipal Corporation
which is made of gun metal with 1850 kg weight.
i. The 12km stretch of Pune Metro Rail Project was inaugurated with an outlay of Rs 11,400 crore.
ii. The PM also laid the foundation stone of Rejuvenation And Pollution Abatement of Mula-Mutha
River projects under the ambitious National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) which was set up by the
Central Government. It is being funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
2. In March 2022, ________ amended the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Rules 2009 to address
the concerns of entities facing bankruptcy proceedings.
1) Ministry of MSME
2) Ministry of Home Affairs
3) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
4) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
5) Ministry of Finance
Answer- 4) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MoCA) amended the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Rules 2009
effective 4th March 2022 to address the concerns of entities facing bankruptcy proceedings.
i. Hereon LLP Rules 2009 will be called as Limited Liability Partnership (Second Amendment) Rules
2022
ii. It primarily deals with solvency statements and certificates of truthfulness, which are part of the
annual returns.
iii. The new rules also cover the requirement of filing a certificate endorsing the truthfulness and
correctness of annual returns of LLPs with sales of up to Rs.5 crore, or partner contribution of up to
Rs.50 lakh.
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3. In March 2022, the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoL&E) launched a ‘Donate-a-Pension’
programme to contribute to the pension fund to their support staff.
The ‘Donate-a-Pension’ programme was launched under which of the following schemes?
1) National Pension Scheme
2) Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana
3) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana
4) Aam Admi Beema Yojana
5) Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana
Answer- 3) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana
Explanation:
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoL&E), has launched ‘Donate-a-
Pension’ programme under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-SYM) for people to
contribute to the pension fund to their support staff.
i. This initiative is one of the events planned by MoL&E, for the ‘Iconic Week’ celebration observed from
7th to 13th March 2022.
About Donate-a-Pension initiative:
An initiative under the PM-SYM pension scheme that encourages people to donate the premium
contribution of their immediate support staff such as domestic workers, drivers, helpers, care givers,
nurses, in their household or establishment or any other eligible unorganized workers.
4. In March 2022, the Ministry for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying inaugurated the
‘Sagar Parikrama’, an initiative to solve the concerns of the fishermen community.
________ is the first state as part of the Sagar Parikrama initiative.
1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Odisha
Answer- 4) Gujarat
Explanation:
The Union Ministry for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying , Parshottam Rupala inaugurated the
‘Sagar Parikrama’, an initiative to solve the concerns of the fishermen community in Gujarat, marked
as the first state as part of Parikrama initiative.
i. Sagar Parikrama was flagged from the freedom fighter Shyamiji Krishna Varma Memorial at Mandvi,
Gujarat, on the first day it reached Okha in Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat and the first leg of Sagar
Parikrama will end at Porbandar, Gujarat & Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Hovercraft is on board for the
Parikrama.
ii. It covers 9 maritime States/4UTs and provides livelihood support to millions of coastal fisher folk as a
part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava’.
5. Which Ministry recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with National Institute of
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development (NIESBUD) to Implement the Start-up Village
Entrepreneurship Programme?
1) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
2) Ministry of Rural Development

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4) Ministry of Labour and Employment
5) Ministry of MSME
Answer- 2) Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation:
National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), an autonomous
organization under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) have signed an
MoU with the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) to develop a sustainable model for promoting
entrepreneurship at the grassroots by initiating the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme
(SVEP).
i. SVEP is a sub-component of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY–
NRLM) of the MoRD.
ii. Under this partnership, rural entrepreneurs will get access to banking systems for receiving financial
support for starting their enterprises, including support from MUDRA bank.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
6. In March 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a virtual summit of

Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) leaders meeting.
Which country is not a member of the Quad group of nations?
1) France
2) USA
3) Australia
4) India
5) Japan
Answer- 1) France
Explanation:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has participated in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)
leaders virtual meeting along with President of United States of America (USA) Joseph R Biden, Prime
Minister of Australia Scott Morrison, and Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida, which focused on the
Indo-Pacific developments.
What is QUAD:
‘Quadrilateral Security Dialogue’ (QSD), the Quad is an informal strategic forum comprising four nations,
namely the United States of America (USA), India, Australia and Japan. The group met for the first time
in 2007 on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) with the primary
objective of the Quad is to work for a free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
BANKING AND FINANCE
7. In March 2022, ___________ bank sanctioned a loan of _________ to Jammu and Kashmir
Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation Ltd (JKIDFC) to provide funding for
infrastructure development.
1) Indian Overseas Bank; Rs 3,000 crore
2) Bank of India; Rs 4,000 crore
3) Bank of Baroda; Rs 2,000 crore
4) Indian Overseas Bank; Rs 1,000 crore
5) Bank of India; Rs 5,000 crore

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Answer- 4) Indian Overseas Bank; Rs 1,000 crore
Explanation:
The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has sanctioned a loan of Rs 1,000 crore to Jammu and Kashmir
Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation Ltd (JKIDFC) under an agreement signed by both
entities. Rs 500 crore has already been disbursed by the bank.
i. This funding by the bank is a part of its business plan to widen credit growth and funding
infrastructure development across the nation.
ii. IOB is one of the first public sector banks to lend to JKIDFC and through this funding, implementing
departments now speed up the pace of projects which are under execution at various levels of
completion.
8. Which company recently (in March’22) got selected by RBI to implement the upgraded version
of the ‘Cloud-Native Intellect Quantum Core Banking solution’?
1) HCL Technologies
2) Intellect Design Arena Ltd
3) Newgen Software
4) Subex Ltd
5) Infosys
Answer- 2) Intellect Design Arena Ltd
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has chosen Intellect Design Arena Limited, a fintech firm to implement
the upgraded version of the ‘Cloud-Native Intellect Quantum Core Banking solution’ to power the
next stage of their digital transformation agenda. Intellect continues to be the trusted partner for the
Central Banking Transformation at RBI.
i. The entire central banking operation of RBI is currently being supported by Intellect’s Quantum
Central Banking Solution, popularly known as e-Kuber in RBI, Government of India & in the Indian
Financial Systems.
About Intellect Design Arena Limited:
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Chairman & Managing Director (MD) – Arun Jain
9. Which organization recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with Indian Banks Association (IBA)
to improve creditors handling of bankruptcy cases?
1) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
2) Small Industries Development Bank of India
3) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
4) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
5) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Answer- 1) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
Explanation:
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), an insolvency regulator signed an MoU with Indian
Banks Association (IBA) to collaborate on capacity building for financial creditors on topics related to
insolvency, bankruptcy and related subjects.
i. The MoU was signed during the workshop on ‘Committee of Creditors: An Institution of Public Faith’
organised jointly by IBBI, SBI(State Bank of India) and IBA at New Delhi.

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About Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI):
Establishment – 1st October, 2016 (under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016) Headquarters –
New Delhi, Delhi
Chairperson – Ravi Mital
10. Which company recently (in March’22) partnered with Axis Bank to launch a Co-branded
Credit Card?
1) MTNL
2) Vodafone Idea
3) BSNL
4) Reliance Jio
5) Bharti Airtel
Answer- 5) Bharti Airtel
Explanation:
Bharti Airtel partnered with Axis Bank Limited to launch ‘Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card’ that will
offer benefits such as cashbacks, special discounts, digital vouchers and complimentary services to
Airtel’s more than 34 crore customers.
i. This partnership will also cover future collaboration on cyber security, data and cloud centres.
About Axis Bank Limited:
Establishment – 1993(Commenced Operation- 1994)
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Managing Director (MD) & CEO – Amitabh Chaudhry
Tagline – Badhti Ka Naam Zindagi
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
11. In March 2022, _________ won the 1st prize in Ispat Rajbhasha Award for 2018-19 and 2020-21
& the Ispat Rajbhasha Prerna Award for 2019-20.
1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
2) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd
3) National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd
4) National Aluminium Company Ltd
5) Steel Authority of India
Answer- 3) National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd
Explanation:
National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC), India’s largest Iron Ore producer, under the
Ministry of Steel, has won the 1st prize in Ispat Rajbhasha Award for 2018-19 and 2020-21 and the
Ispat Rajbhasha Prerna Award for 2019-20.
i. MOIL Limited received Ispat Rajbhasha Samman 2018-19 & 2019-20
ii. The award was presented during the Meeting of the Hindi Advisory (Salahakar) Committee of the
Ministry of Steel under the Chairmanship of Ram Chandra Prasad Singh, Union Minister of Steel held in
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on 3rd March 2022.

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APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
12. Who recently (in March’22) got appointed as the Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of digital
banking of SBI for 3years?
1) Sanjay Agarwal
2) Govind Singh
3) Ittira Davis
4) Nitin Chugh
5) Prabodh Parikh
Answer- 4) Nitin Chugh
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) has appointed Nitin Chugh as its Group Head of Digital Banking at the level of
Deputy Managing Director (DMD) for a period of 3 years initially.
i. He was formerly the Group Head of Digital Banking at HDFC (2001-2019) and MD & CEO of Ujjivan
Small Finance Bank (2019-2021) from where he resigned citing personal reasons in September 2021.
About SBI:
Chairperson: Dinesh Kumar Khara
Tagline: “Pure Banking, Nothing Else”
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Establishment: July 1, 1955 as SBI
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
13. In March 2022, India’s 1st indigenous flying trainer named ‘HANSA-NG (New Generation)’
completed the sea-level trials at Puducherry.
Which organization developed the ‘HANSA-NG’?
1) Bharat Electronics Limited
2) CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories
3) Defence Research and Development Organisation
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
5) Indian Space Research Organisation
Answer- 2) CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories
Explanation:
India’s first indigenous flying trainer ‘HANSA-NG (New Generation)’ designed and developed by
Bengaluru (Karnataka) based CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), has successfully
completed the sea-level trials at Puducherry from February 19 to March 5, 2022.
i. The aircraft was flown to Puducherry covering 140 nautical miles in one-and-half-hours at a speed of
155 km per hour.
ii. NAL operates under the aegis of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
iii. HANSA-NG is an ideal aircraft for Commercial Pilot Licensing (CPL) due to its low cost and low fuel
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14. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Europa Clipper Spacecraft?
1) In March 2022, NASA has started the assembly of ‘Europa Clipper Spacecraft’ a new spacecraft that
will carry out the Europa clipper mission.
2) The spacecraft has been designed & constructed by Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL),
NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center & Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
3) The Spacecraft is targeted to be launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida in October 2024.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
In March 2022, NASA has started the assembly of ‘Europa Clipper Spacecraft’ a new spacecraft that will
carry out the Europa clipper mission. Europa Clipper Mission is meant to scan Europa, one of the
Galilean moons of Jupiter
i. The spacecraft has been designed & constructed by Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL),
NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center & Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
ii. The Spacecraft is targeted to be launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida in October 2024.
Features:
• The main body of the spacecraft which comprises a propulsion system measures 10 feet tall (3
meters).
• The fully assembled spacecraft will be as large as an SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) and it will be
equipped with solar arrays long enough to span a basketball court.
15. Which company recently (in March’22) launched NASA’s Watts on the Moon Phase 2
Challenge prize competition?
1) Idea Bounty
2) Innocentive
3) OpenIdeo
4) CrowdSpring
5) HeroX
Answer- 5) HeroX
Explanation:
HeroX, the leading platform and open marketplace for crowdsourced solutions, launched NASA’s Watts
on the Moon Phase 2 Challenge prize competition (only for US citizens or permanent residents) on
behalf of NASA. This supports NASA’s return to the Moon under Mission Artemis.
i. The Watts on the Moon Challenge is USD 5 million, the two-phase competition focused on addressing
critical gaps in lunar surface power systems, specifically related to power transmission and energy
storage.
ENVIRONMENT
16. Name the personality who has been selected to represent India at the 2041 Climate Force
Antarctica Expedition in March 2022.
1) Sumaira Abdulali
2) Aarushi Verma
3) Vivek Gurav
4) Sunita Narain

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5) Viral Desai
Answer- 2) Aarushi Verma
Explanation:
Aarushi Verma, a national-level shooter and an environmentalist hailing from Delhi has been selected
to represent India at the 2041 Climate Force Antarctica Expedition which is set to be held in March
2022.
i. Aarushi Verma is a national level shooter in Pistol and trap shooting and a State & Northern India
Champion & National medalist, and an active environmentalist.
2041 Climate Force Antarctica Expedition:
2041 Climate Force is a global initiative to train and develop the next generation of sustainability
champions and to help corporations with their sustainability solutions.
IMPORTANT DAYS
17. What is the theme of the 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas that was observed across India on 7th March
2022?
1) Aushadhi bhi -Rozgar bhi
2) Jan Upyogi- Jan Aushadhi
3) Har Ghar-Aushadhi
4) Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi
5) Seva Bhi – Rozgar bhi
Answer- 4) Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi
Explanation:
The Jan Aushadhi Diwas, also known as Generic Medicine Day, is annually observed across India on 7th
March to create awareness about the usage of generic medicines and the benefits of Pradhan Mantri
Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
i. 7th March 2022 marks the observance of the 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas with the theme of “Jan
Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi”.
ii. Jan Aushadhi Diwas week 2022 was observed from 1st March to 7th March 2022.
iii. The day is celebrated by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), under the
aegis of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
STATE NEWS
18. Which state’s MSME -Trade and Investment Promotion Bureau (M-TIPB) recently (in
March’22) partnered with the Bombay Stock Exchange to promote the listing of MSME?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 1) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has collaborated with Tamil Nadu’s (TNs) Micro Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSME) -Trade and Investment Promotion Bureau (M-TIPB) government to promote
awareness among MSME of the TN about the benefits of listing.

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i. Through the collaboration, TN small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will get an opportunity to raise
funds through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) by listing in the BSE SME platform.
About Tamil Nadu (TN):
Governor – Ravindra Narayana Ravi
Bird Sanctuary – Vellode Birds Sanctuary, Vedanthangal Birds Sanctuary, Udayamarthandapuram Bird
Sanctuary
Festivals – Puthandu (Tamil New Year), Chithirai Thiruvizha, Karthigai Deepam
19. Name the state that recently (in March’22) announced to implement the ‘Aama Yojna’ for
non-working mothers & ‘Bahini Scheme’ for girl students.
1) Tripura
2) Assam
3) Sikkim
4) Mizoram
5) Nagaland
Answer- 3) Sikkim
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang has announced that the State Govt. will soon implement
‘Aama Yojna’, a scheme for helping non-working mothers & ‘Bahini Scheme’ benefitting girl students
of the state.
About Aama Yojna:
The scheme aims to inculcate the habit of saving among non-working mothers in the state and hence the
Govt. will provide them Rs. 20,000 each in their bank accounts annually.
About Bahini Scheme:
The aim of this scheme is to reduce the dropout rate of girl students due to lack of
accessibility/availability of Sanitary Napkins & also to ensure menstrual health and hygiene.
CA STATIC GK
20. The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) celebrated its 70th Foundation Day on
_____________.
1) 28th February 2022
Answer- 2) 24th February 2022
Explanation:
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) celebrated its 70th Foundation Day on 24th
February 2022 at its regional office in Lower Parel. To mark the day, a Special Suvidha Samagam and
an awareness camp-cum-workshop were conducted, wherein various employers, insured persons and
ESIC beneficiaries also participated.
i. Additional Commissioner and Regional Director Pranay Sinha and other senior officers like Deputy
Director Mahadev Meena, State Medical Officer Shri Datta Kamble, Ankita Bannerjee (DD), Alok Gupta
(DD), Asutosh Giri (DD), PK Barik (Assistant Director), and Gopesh Upadhyaya of ESIC Mumbai regional
office were present.

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21. A new greenfield airport that was developed by the Airports Authority of India is going to be
launched in Hollongi city.
In which state is Hollongi City located?
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Tripura
4) Mizoram
5) Assam
Answer- 1) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Arunachal Pradesh is getting a new Greenfield Airport in Hollongi. The airport is situated about 15 km
away from Itanagar, and will help in connecting the state by air.
i. The all new Greenfield airport is being built with an estimated cost of INR 645 crore.
ii. The airport will be developed by the Airports Authority of India.
22. Where is Gir National Park located?

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

2) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
3) Ministry of Culture
4) Ministry of Tourism
5) Ministry of Education
Answer- 4) Ministry of Tourism
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tourism constituted the Swadesh Darshan awards in various categories to acknowledge
the efforts made by state governments, union territory administrations, and various implementing
agencies.
24. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi
Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-SYM)?
1) It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme launched in 2019 under the Ministry of Personnel,
Public Grievances and Pensions.
2) The scheme will ensure protection for unorganized workers, whose monthly income is below Rs.
15,000, age group of 18 – 40 years.

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3) Each subscriber under PM-SYM shall receive a Minimum Assured Pension of Rs. 3,000 per month
after attaining the age of 60 years.
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
About Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-SYM):
A voluntary and contributory pension scheme launched in 2019 under the Ministry of Labour and
Employment to ensure protection for unorganized workers, whose monthly income is below Rs. 15,000,
age group of 18 – 40 years.
i. They should not be engaged in Organized Sector (member of EPFO/NPS/ESIC) or an income tax payer
Features of PM-SYM: Each subscriber under PM-SYM shall receive,
• A Minimum Assured Pension of Rs. 3,000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years.
• If a subscriber dies during the receipt of the pension, the spouse of the beneficiary shall be entitled
to receive 50% of the pension as Family Pension.
25. When ‘Quadrilateral Security Dialogue’ (QSD) was established?

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

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

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh

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4) Karnataka
5) Telangana
Answer- 1) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu (TN):
Governor – Ravindra Narayana Ravi
Bird Sanctuary – Vellode Birds Sanctuary, Vedanthangal Birds Sanctuary, Udayamarthandapuram Bird
Sanctuary
Festivals – Puthandu(Tamil New Year), Chithirai Thiruvizha, Karthigai Deepam
28. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya
Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)?
1) The Jan Aushadhi Scheme was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals
and Fertilizers (MoC&F), in November 2008.
2) The scheme was renamed as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) in December
2016.
3) The government has set a target to increase the number of PMBJKs to 2000 by the end of March 2023.
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
About Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP):
i. The Jan Aushadhi Scheme was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals
and Fertilizers (MoC&F), in November 2008 with the aim of ensuring the availability of quality generic
medicines at affordable prices for all.
ii. The scheme was relaunched as Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana (PMJAY) in September 2015 and
further renamed as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) in December 2016.
iii. The product basket of PMBJP comprises 1451 drugs and 240 surgical items.
iv. Target: The government has set a target to increase the number of PMBJKs to 10500 by the end of
March 2025.
29. Which bank introduced the 1st ATM in India?

1) HDFC Bank
2) HSBC Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 2) HSBC Bank
Explanation:
HSBC banks introduced the first ATM in India. Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation was the
first bank to introduce an ATM in India in the year of 1987.
30. Who is the current (as of March’22) chairperson of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
(IBBI)?
1) Sudhaker Shukla
2) Navrang Saini

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3) M.S.Sahoo
4) G. S. Yadav
5) Ravi Mital
Answer- 5) Ravi Mital
Explanation:
About Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI):
Establishment – 1st October, 2016 (under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016)
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Chairperson – Ravi Mital
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which country participated with India in the 9th edition of Maritime Bilateral Exercise
‘SLINEX-21’ that was held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh?
1) France
2) Sri Lanka
3) Singapore
4) Seychelles
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 2) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
The 9th edition of Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise, ‘SLINEX-21’, a Bilateral Maritime Exercise is
being held at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP) from March 7-10, 2022 between the Indian
Navy (IN) and Sri Lanka Navy (SLN).
i. SLINEX is conducting in two phases, the Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam on March 7-8, and Sea
Phase on March 9-10 in the Bay of Bengal.
ii. Representors: IN- INS (Indian Naval Ship) Kirch, a guided missile corvette, other
participants from IN include INS Jyoti, a Fleet support tanker, Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH),
Seaking and Chetak Helicopters and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
SLN- SLNS Sayurala, an advanced offshore patrol vessel.
iii. The 8th edition of SLINEX-20 was conducted off Trincomalee, a port city of Srilanka in October
2020.
2. Which Ministry recently (in March’22) organised the 2022 International Summit on
Plastics Recycling & Waste Management along with the All-India Plastics Manufacturers’
Association (AIPMA) in New Delhi?
1) Ministry of MSME
3) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
5) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Answer- 1) Ministry of MSME
Explanation:
Union Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Bhanu Pratap Singh
Verma inaugurated 2-day 2022 International Summit on Plastics Recycling & Waste Management,
organised by Ministry of MSME in association with the All-India Plastics Manufacturers’
Association (AIPMA) from 4th to 5th March, 2022 at New Delhi, Delhi, India.
i. The Ministry of MSME also launched two special initiatives, ‘Sambhav’ and ‘Svavlamban’ to
promote entrepreneurship amongst youth, especially in aspirational Districts all across India.
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3. The Central Government recently (in March’22) approved the continuation of

Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY) till the FY _______ with the total outlay of Rs
3,274.87 crore.
1) 2027-28
2) 2026-27
3) 2024-25
4) 2025-26
5) 2023-24
Answer- 4) 2025-26
Explanation:
The Central Government has approved the continuation of Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana
(SSSY) for Financial Years 2021-22 to 2025-26. The total outlay SSSY is Rs 3,274.87 crore.
i. Under SSSY freedom fighters and their eligible dependents are given a pension and other
financial benefits, till 2025-26.
ii. The proposal for the continuation of the SSSY was received from the Ministry of Home Affairs
(MHA) under Union Minister Amit Shah.
4. Indian Air Force (IAF) decided to postpone the exercise _______ which was scheduled to be
held in Pokhran ranges in Rajasthan on 7th March 2022.
1) Vijay Prahar
2) Vayu Shakti
3) Paschim Lehar
4) Gandiv Vijay
5) Yudh Abhyas
Answer- 2) Vayu Shakti
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to postpone its firepower demonstration, Exercise Vayu
Shakti, which was scheduled to be held in Pokhran ranges in Rajasthan on 7th March 2022. The
reason for deferring the exercise was not disclosed.
i. IAF’s 148 aircraft were scheduled to demonstrate their capabilities at Exercise Vayu Shakti.
ii. The last edition of Vayu Shakti was held in February 2019.
BANKING AND FINANCE
5. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the UPI123Pay & DigiSaathi
initiatives launched in March 2022?
A) RBI and the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) launched two landmark
initiatives UPI123Pay and DigiSaathi.
B) DigiSaathi is a 24/7 information Helpline for providing information on digital payment
products which are available in English & Hindi that has been set up by NPCI.
C) UPI123PAY for feature phones to improve digital payments to a higher level, paving the
way for a cashless economy.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
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3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A
Explanation:
RBI and the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) launched two landmark initiatives
UPI123Pay and DigiSaathi.
i. DigiSaathi is a 24/7 information Helpline for providing information on digital payment
products which are available in English & Hindi that has been set up by NPCI.
ii. UPI123PAY for feature phones to improve digital payments to a higher level, paving the way
for a cashless economy.
iii. Need for UPI123Pay: Earlier UPI can be accessed through NUUP (National Unified USSD
Platform) using the short code of *99#.But this option is cumbersome and not popular.
Considering that there are more than 40 crore feature phone mobile subscribers in the country,
UPI123pay will materially improve the options for such users to access UPI.
6. Which Bank recently (in March’22) started the ‘HouseWorkIsWork’ initiative to bring
educated women to the workforce?
1) State Bank of India
2) YES Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 4) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank Limited has started the ‘HouseWorkIsWork’ initiative that provides opportunities to
those women who want to rejoin the professional space as the urban educated women’s
participation in the workforce is still not at desired levels.
Aim – To give confidence to women about their employment and also about the skills they
possess that could fit in various job roles in a bank.
Establishment – 1993(Commenced Operation-1994)
7. Name the organisation that recently (in March’22) released a booklet titled "BE (A)
WARE", a modus operandi used by financial fraudsters.
1) SIDBI
2) SBI
3) IRDAI
4) SEBI
5) RBI
Answer- 5) RBI
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Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a booklet titled “BE(A)WARE”. It provides information
on the common modus operandi used by fraudsters and precautions to be taken while carrying
out various financial transactions.
i. The booklet will enhance public awareness about financial frauds perpetrated on innocent
customers.
ii. According to the Ombudsman Offices & Consumer Education and Protection Cells (CEPCs) of
RBI, sharing of confidential information by the customers, knowingly or unknowingly is one of the
major causes leading to the financial frauds in India.
About Reserve Bank of India (RBI):
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
Founded- 1 April 1935
Governor- Shaktikanta Das
8. Name the health insurance company that recently (in March’22) launched a woman-
centric comprehensive health cover named ‘Star Women Care Insurance Policy.
1) Star Health and Allied Insurance
2) Bharti AXA General Insurance
3) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
4) Kotak Mahindra General Insurance
5) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Answer- 1) Star Health and Allied Insurance
Explanation:
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited, a health insurance company launched ‘Star
Women Care Insurance Policy’, a woman-centric comprehensive health cover specially
designed to protect the health-care needs of women at every stage of their lives.
i. Policy can be purchased through premiums that can be paid in quarterly or half-yearly
instalments, and this policy can also be taken for 1 year, 2 year or 3-year terms.
About Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited:
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Wholetime Director & CEO – V. Jagannathan
9. Which Mutual Fund company recently (in March’22) launched financial empowerment
initiative named “#LaxmiForLaxmi”?
1) Axis Mutual Fund
2) HDFC Mutual Fund
3) Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund
4) HSBC Mutual Fund
5) Edelweiss Mutual Fund
Answer- 2) HDFC Mutual Fund
Explanation:
HDFC Mutual Fund launched an exclusive women led financial empowerment initiative
#LaxmiForLaxmi. It will connect women investors to a woman financial expert through a unique
missed call service.
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Objective: To support women investors in the journey to become financially independent while
making mutual fund investments accessible to them.
About HDFC Mutual Fund:
MD & CEO- Navneet Munot
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS
10. Which company recently (in March’22) entered into a strategic partnership with Google
Cloud to accelerate innovation and cloud strategy?
1) Flipkart
2) Snapdeal
3) Paytm
4) eBay
5) MobiKwik
Answer- 1) Flipkart
Explanation:
Flipkart, a leading digital commerce entity has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership
with Google Cloud to accelerate Flipkart’s innovation and cloud strategy.
i. This will drive Flipkart into its next phase of growth and advance its vision of onboarding India’s
next 200 million shoppers and lakhs of sellers.
ii. Under this partnership, Google Cloud will enable Flipkart to accelerate digital transformation,
power productivity and advance Flipkart’s innovation agenda.
11. Who was recently (in March’22) appointed as the Brand Ambassador for its Women’s
Cardiovascular Health Awareness Initiative – ‘Shakti Campaign’ by Lupin Limited?
1) Mirabai Chanu
2) Lovlina Borgohain
3) Mary Kom
4) Saina Nehwal
5) PV Sindhu
Answer- 3) Mary Kom
Explanation:
Mary Kom, the six-time World Boxing Champion signed with Lupin Ltd., as the Brand
Ambassador for its Women’s Cardiovascular Health Awareness Initiative – ‘Shakti Campaign’.
Objective:
To increase awareness on heart diseases among women as coronary heart diseases are the
leading cause of death for women in India and yet awareness levels on the issue remain
inadequately low.
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SPORTS
12. Which of the following countries' athletes was recently (in March’22) banned from the
Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)?
1) Russia
2) Belarus
3) Ukraine
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned the athlete’s entries from the Russian
Paralympic Committee (RPC) and National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Belarus (83 athletes
from Russia and Belarus which hosted troops for Moscow’s attack) for the Beijing 2022 Winter
Paralympics due to the war in Ukraine.
i. Previously IPC has stated that the athletes from both countries would be allowed to compete as
neutrals in the games.
ii. The IPC joins a range of sporting bodies like FIFA, Union of European Football Associations etc,
that have banned the participation of Russians and Belarusians, which includes football, track,
basketball, hockey, and others.
OBITUARY
13. Rafiq Tarar passed away recently (in March’22). He is the former president of which of
the following country?
1) Afghanistan
2) Bhutan
3) Nepal
4) Bangladesh
5) Pakistan
Answer- 5) Pakistan
Explanation:
Veteran politician, former Supreme Court judge and President of Pakistan, Rafiq Tarar passed
away at the age of 92 years due to prolonged illness.
i. He served as a Supreme Court judge from 1991 to 1994 & he also served as the Chief Justice of
the Lahore High Court from 1989 to 1991.
ii. Later, he became Pakistan’s President for the period of 1997 to 2001.
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IMPORTANT DAYS
14. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to International Women’s Day
2022?
1) The International Women’s Day 2022 was observed across the globe by the UN on 7th March
with the theme of “#BreakTheBias”.
2) The Ministry of Women & Child Development celebrated International Women’s Day Week
from 1st to 8th March 2022 as an ‘Iconic Week’ under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
3) The Ministry of Women & Child Development, Ministry of Education and UNICEF launched the
landmark ‘Back to School’ campaign named “Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav”.
4) President of India, Ram Nath Kovind conferred the Nari Shakti Puruskar award to 29
outstanding individuals for the years 2020 and 2021.
5) The Ministry of MSME launched “SAMARTH”, the Special Entrepreneurship Promotion Drive
for Women.
Answer- 1) The International Women’s Day 2022 was observed across the globe by the UN
on 7th March with the theme of “#BreakTheBias”.
Explanation:
The International Women’s Day 2022 was observed across the globe by the UN on 8th March with
the theme of “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”.
i. The Ministry of Women & Child Development celebrated International Women’s Day Week from
1st to 8th March 2022 as an ‘Iconic Week’ under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
ii. The Ministry of Women & Child Development, Ministry of Education and UNICEF launched the
landmark ‘Back to School’ campaign named “Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav”.
iii. President of India, Ram Nath Kovind conferred the Nari Shakti Puruskar award to 29
outstanding individuals for the years 2020 and 2021.
iv. The Ministry of MSME launched “SAMARTH”, the Special Entrepreneurship Promotion Drive
for Women.
v. The theme of the IWD 2022 campaign is “#BreakTheBias”.
STATE NEWS
15. Which of the following points are correct with respect to Himachal Pradesh’s budget
presented in March 2022?
1) CM of Himachal Pradesh (HP), Jai Ram Thakur represented the state’s finance portfolio of Rs
51,365 crore State Budget FY 2022-23 in the state Assembly
2) He also announced to increase the Member of Legislative Assembly Local Area Development
Scheme (MLALAD) fund from the existing Rs 1.80 crore to Rs 2 crore.
3) He announced to increase the old-age pension from Rs 1,001 to Rs 1,500 per month and reduce
the age limit from 70 years to 60 years for the old-age pension.
4) Only 1 & 3
5) Only 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 1, 2 & 3
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Explanation:
CM of Himachal Pradesh (HP), Jai Ram Thakur represented the state’s finance portfolio of Rs
51,365 crore State Budget FY 2022-23 in the state Assembly
i. He also announced to increase the Member of Legislative Assembly Local Area Development
Scheme (MLALAD) fund from the existing Rs 1.80 crore to Rs 2 crore.
ii. He announced to increase the old-age pension from Rs 1,001 to Rs 1,500 per month and reduce
the age limit from 70 years to 60 years for the old-age pension.
16. Which of the following points are correct with respect to Telangana's budget presented
in March 2022?
A) The Finance Minister of Telangana Harish Rao presented the budget of Rs 2.56 lakh
crore for the financial year 2022-23.
B) The budget proposed an outlay of Rs 17,700 crore for the state government's flagship
Dalit welfare scheme ‘Dalit Bandhu'.
C) Age limit for social security (Aasara) pensions was reduced from 65 years to 57 years.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Finance Minister of Telangana Harish Rao presented the budget of Rs 2.56 lakh crore for the
financial year 2022-23.
i. The budget proposed an outlay of Rs 17,700 crore for the state government's flagship Dalit
welfare scheme ‘Dalit Bandhu'.
ii. Age limit for social security (Aasara) pensions was reduced from 65 years to 57 years.
17. Name the state government that announced to launch ‘Camel Protection and
Development Policy’ to promote cattle rearing.
1) Rajasthan
2) Chhattisgarh
3) West Bengal
4) Punjab
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 1) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot has announced the launch of ‘Camel Protection and
Development Policy’ in the Budget 2022-23.
In 2014 Rajasthan government had declared Camel (Camelus dromedarius) as its State Animal in
2014 due to steady decline in its population, to address this issue, a new policy for rearing,
protection, and overall development of the state animal is proposed with a budget of Rs 10 crore
in the next financial year by the CM of Rajasthan.
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About Rajasthan:
Governor – Kalraj Mishra
Tourism Tagline – The ‘Incredible State of India ‘
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Jaipur City, Rajasthan (2019) Hill Forts of Rajasthan – six majestic
forts – Chittorgarh; Kumbhalgarh; Sawai Madhopur; Jhalawar; Jaipur & Jaisalmer (2013)
18. Which state government recently (in March’22) launched the ‘Kaushalya Matritva
Yojana to provide financial assistance of Rs 5000 for safe motherhood practices?
1) Karnataka
2) West Bengal
3) Assam
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 4) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Chief Minister (CM) of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel in Raipur launched the ‘Kaushalya
Matritva Yojana’ by handing cheques of Rs 5,000 each to five women beneficiaries for the safe
motherhood practices.
i. Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs 5000 will be provided to women for bringing up
their second girl child and the entire expenditure of this scheme will be borne by the Chhattisgarh
government.
19. In which place in India the Microsoft Corporation announced to establish its 4th
datacenter region?
1) Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
2) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3) Kochi, Kerala
4) Hyderabad, Telangana
5) Bangalore, Karnataka
Answer- 4) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) announced its intent to establish its latest datacenter region in
Hyderabad, Telangana. This will be Microsoft’s largest datacenter investment in India.
i. The Hyderabad datacenter region, the 4th datacentre in India, will be an addition to the
existing network of three regions in India across Pune, Mumbai, and Chennai.
About Microsoft Corporation(Microsoft):
Chairman& CEO– Satya Nadella
Headquarters– Redmond, Washington, United States of America
20. In March 2022, Tamil Nadu CM M. K. Stalin inaugurated India’s largest floating solar
power plant in _________.
1) Thoothukudi
2) Neyveli
3) Erode
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4) Tirunelveli
5) Koodankulam
Answer- 1) Thoothukudi
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M. K. Stalin inaugurated India’s largest floating solar power plant
constructed at a cost of Rs 150.4 crore. The floating plant is established in Southern
Petrochemicals Industries Corporation Limited (SPIC) factory at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu to
provide clean energy.
i. It aims to provide environmentally sustainable power generation and to reduce carbon
footprint.
ii. The floating power plant can produce 42 million units of electricity per annum.
CA STATIC GK
21. Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana is under which of the following Ministry?
2) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
4) Ministry of Defence
5) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Answer- 1) Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation:
Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana is under the Ministry of Home Affairs and it is a Central
Scheme for the grant of pension to freedom fighters and their families from the Central Revenues.
22. NUUP stands for National _______ USSD Platform

1) Unilateral
2) Unified
3) Unique
4) Union
5) Uniform
Answer- 2) Unified
Explanation:
National Unified USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Services Data) Platform
i. The NUUP service is a USSD based Mobile Banking service from NPCI using which financial and
non-financial transactions can be done using a mobile phone without a mobile internet
connection.
23. What is the maximum number of digits that a UPI-PIN can have?
1) 5
2) 6
3) 4
4) 8
5) 3
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Answer- 2) 6
Explanation:
UPI Pin is a unique 4-6 digit number that you enter while adding a new payment account or
making a transaction on mobile applications.
24. In National Unified USSD Platform, a customer can access banking services by just
pressing ________ from mobile phones.
1) *9#
2) *99#
3) *990#
4) *099#
5) *999#
Answer- 2) *99#
Explanation:
In NUUP, a customer can access banking services by just pressing *99# from his/her mobile
phone.
25. Who is the current (as of March’22) Managing Director (MD) & CEO of Axis Bank?
1) Amitabh Chaudhry
2) A S Rajeev
3) Sanjiv Chadha
4) Atanu Kumar Das
5) Rakesh Sharma
Answer- 1) Amitabh Chaudhry
Explanation:
Establishment – 1993(Commenced Operation-1994)
26. What is the edition of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics?

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

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

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

5) Nairobi, Kenya
Answer- 4) New York, United States
Explanation:
About United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF):
Establishment – 11 December 1946
Headquarters – New York, United States
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which organization recently (in March'22) partnered with Snap Inc. to drive Augmented
Reality (AR) skills amongst Indian youth?
1) Digital India
2) AIM-NITI Aayog
3) National Development Council
4) Skill India Mission
5) National Integration Council
Answer- 2) AIM-NITI Aayog
Explanation:
During International Women’s Day (8th March) National Institution for Transforming India
(NITI) Aayog’s, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), partnered with Snap Inc. to drive Augmented
Reality (AR) skilling among the Indian youth along with the launch of a nationwide Lensathon (AR
making hackathon), throughout March.
i. The hackathon will be focused on increasing participation of girls and young women over 13
interested in AR.
ii. Snap Inc also announced its partnership with the Atal Incubation Centers (AICs) to support the
Indian start-up ecosystem with AR advertising bootcamps, Ad credits and other opportunities.
2. Which country recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with India on cooperation in the
fields of science, technology and innovation?
1) Singapore
2) Indonesia
3) Sri Lanka
4) Japan
5) Bhutan
Answer- 1) Singapore
Explanation:
An MoU on cooperation in the fields of Science, Technology and Innovation was signed between
the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India and Ministry of Trade & Industry,
Government of Singapore.
i. The MoU was signed during the inaugural event of India – Singapore Technology Summit
2022.
ii. This MoU will also encourage, develop and facilitate cooperation between India and Singapore
in other fields like Agriculture, Food Science & Technology, Advanced Manufacturing &
Engineering etc.
iii. This Memorandum will remain in effect for a period of 5 years and will be automatically
extended for a successive period of 5 years.
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3. Which of the following organizations recently (in March’22) signed a tripartite MoU with
the Ministry of Ayush to promote research and development?
1) Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
2) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
3) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
Ministry of Ayush has signed a tripartite MoU with the Council of Scientific & Industrial
Research (CSIR) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for Inter-Ministerial co-
operation for the promotion, and facilitation of research and development and to draw synergies
to the medicinal plants and traditional agricultural practices of India.
i. The organizations will work in the different areas of agriculture including horti-floriculture,
utilizing traditional food knowledge etc. and focus will be on ensuring food security and
enhancing the livelihoods of the farmers.
ii. A Joint Working Group (JWG) will be formed involving officers from the Ministry of Ayush,
ICAR, and CSIR for effective implementation of the MoU.
4. In which place India's first 100% women-owned ‘FLO (FICCI Ladies Organisation)
Industrial Park (FIP)’ Inaugurated in March 2022?
1) Bangalore, Karnataka
2) Kolkata, West Bengal
3) Hyderabad, Telangana
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 3) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
India’s first 100 % women-owned ‘FLO (FICCI Ladies Organization) Industrial Park (FIP)’ in
Hyderabad, Telangana is around 50 acres and was established by Federation of Indian Chamber
of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) Ladies Organization (FLO) in association with Telangana State
Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC) with an investment of Rs.250 crore.
i. It was inaugurated with the commencement of operations by 25 women-owned and operated
units representing 16 diverse Green Category Industries at the Park.
ii. It is the flagship project at a national level with participation open to Chapter Members, and the
national members of FLO.
5. In March 2022, the Centre Government constituted the National Dam Safety Authority &
22-member National Committee on Dam Safety to prevent dam-related disasters & resolve
inter-state issues.
The National Committee on Dam Safety will be headed by ____________.
1) Rajendra Singh
2) R.K. Sinha
3) Uday Chaudhari
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4) Pankaj Kumar
5) S. R. Meena
Answer- 2) R.K. Sinha
Explanation:
National Dam Safety Authority, has been constituted that seeks to maintain standards related
to dam safety, prevent dam-related disasters and resolve inter-state issues related to dams.
i. The Centre also constituted a 22-member National Committee on Dam Safety which is
headed by the Chairman of the Central Water Commission (CWC)(Present Chairman – R.K.
Sinha) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
ii. Under the Dam Safety Act, the National Dam Safety Authority has been constituted on 18th
February, 2022 which will be headed by a chairman and assisted by 5 members to lead its 5 wings
– policy and research, technical, regulation, disaster & resilience and administration & finance.
iii. The Authority will be headquartered in the National Capital Region (NCR), Delhi and will be
supported by 4 regional offices.
6. India’s largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha is being constructed in which of the
following pilgrimage sites?
1) Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh
2) Nalanda, Bihar
3) Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh,
4) Kapilvastu, Uttar Pradesh
5) Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Answer- 5) Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Explanation:
India’s largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha is being constructed in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. The 100
feet long and 30 feet high statue depicts Lord Buddha in a sleeping posture.
i. The statue is being built by Buddha International Welfare Mission. The sculptors from Kolkata
are building the statue with fiberglass.
ii. The construction of the statue was started in 2019 and it will be open for devotees from
February 2023.
BANKING AND FINANCE
7. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the RBI’s Guidelines for
Extended Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export
Credit issued in March 2022?
A) Revised interest equalisation rates under the scheme will now be 3% for MSME
manufacturers under any HS lines and 2% for manufacturer exporters under 410 HS lines.
B) The telecom instrument sector having six Harmonised System lines will not be included
in the scheme, except for MSME manufacturer exporters.
C) The extended scheme will not be applicable to the ones availing benefit under any
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme of the Central Government.
1) Only A
2) Only B
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3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Revised interest equalisation rates under the scheme will now be 3% for MSME manufacturers
under any HS lines and 2% for manufacturer exporters under 410 HS lines.
i. The telecom instrument sector having six Harmonised System lines will not be included in the
scheme, except for MSME manufacturer exporters.
ii. The extended scheme will not be applicable to the ones availing benefit under any Production
Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme of the Central Government.
iii. RBI issued modified norms on ‘Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) on Pre and Post Shipment
Rupee Export Credit-Extension’ after the extension of the scheme till March 31, 2024 by the
Central Government w.e.f. October 1, 2021.
8. SEBI recently (in March’22) increased the limit for Public debt investment through
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) from Rs 2 Lakh to ________ with the effect from 1st May,
2022.
1) Rs 5 lakh
2) Rs 3 lakh
3) Rs 6 lakh
4) Rs 4 lakh
5) Rs 7 lakh
Answer- 1) Rs 5 lakh
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) increased the limit for investment through
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) mechanism to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 2 Lakh for the investors
applying in public issues of debt securities, which will open on or after May 1, 2022.
i. The move comes following NPCI’s decision in December 2021, to enhance the per transaction
limit in UPI from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh for UPI-based Application Supported by Blocked Amount
(ASBA) Initial Public Offer (IPO).
9. Name the company that recently (in March’22) partnered with Zeta to power next-gen
credit processing for banks and financial technology.
1) Capital One
2) Mastercard
3) Visa
4) American Express
5) Maestro
Answer- 2) Mastercard
Explanation:
Zeta, a banking tech unicorn and provider of next-gen credit card processing to banks and
fintechs, and Mastercard announced a 5-year global partnership.
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i. In addition, MasterCard also made a financial investment in Zeta worth $30 million along with
other investors, at a valuation of $1.5 billion. This funding is a follow-on round to the company’s
Series C funding led by Tokyo, Japan based SoftBank in May 2021.
ii. As part of the agreement, the firms will jointly launch credit cards with issuers worldwide on
Zeta’s modern, cloud-native, and fully API (Application Programming Interface)-ready credit
processing stack.
10. Which payment bank recently (in March’22) partnered with ToneTag & NPCI to
Introduce VoiceSe UPI Digital Payment Solutions for Feature Phones?
1) NSDL Payments Bank
2) Airtel Payment Bank
3) India Post Payment Bank
4) Fino Payment Bank
5) Paytm Payment Bank
Answer- 1) NSDL Payments Bank
Explanation:
ToneTag, a sound-based proximity communication and payments service provider in partnership
with NSDL Payments Bank and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has recently
introduced its VoiceSe UPI digital payments for feature phone users.
i. ToneTag has launched its Interactive voice response (IVR) 6366 200 200 (toll-free number) to
bridge the gap in accessibility of digital payments, especially in rural India and without internet
connectivity
11. Name the insurance company that recently (in March’22) signed a bancassurance
partnership agreement with Bharat Co-operative Bank.
1) Exide Life Insurance
2) Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance
3) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
4) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
5) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Answer- 3) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
Explanation:
Aim combining synergies to enhance the reach of life insurance products Aditya Birla Sun Life
Insurance (ABSLI), the life insurance subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL), and
Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Ltd. signed a bancassurance partnership agreement.
i. Under the partnership, ABSLI can directly reach out to customers through Bharat Co-operative
Bank’s (Mumbai) 103 branches and fulfill their life insurance and investment planning needs.
About Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI):
MD and CEO- Kamlesh Rao
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12. Which company recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with Smart Power India (SPI)
Promotes Solar Rooftop Panels in Rural Areas of India?
1) Adani Solar
2) ReNew Power
3) Tata Power Solar
4) Azure Power
5) Vikram Solar
Answer- 1) Adani Solar
Explanation:
Adani Solar and Smart Power India (SPI), the Indian subsidiary of Rockefeller Foundation, have
signed a non-financial and non-commercial MoU for equitable access to last-mile electricity and to
encourage energy transition in rural areas of Uttar Pradesh (UP), Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha.
Aim – To promote the usage of solar rooftop panels and achieve 5 MegaWatt (MW) of solar
deployment through Adani Solar’s channel partners.
i. As per a National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog report, rooftop solar (RTS)
power is a clean source of energy that reduces transmission and distribution losses as the solar
generation and distribution are co-located.
13. Name the company that recently (in March’22) launched a new brand for electric
mobility named Vida.
1) Yamaha Motor
2) Honda Motorcycle
3) Hero MotoCorp
4) Tvs Motor
5) Bajaj Auto
Answer- 3) Hero MotoCorp
Explanation:
Hero MotoCorp Limited has launched its new brand for electric mobility, Vida, Powered by Hero
at a one-of-its-kind Carbon Neutral event at the exclusive Clarence Island in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates (UAE).
i. The new brand logo and the ‘sunrise’ visual identity of Vida were also unveiled during the event
and Vida means life, and the brand’s sole purpose is to create a positive impact on the world
ii. The first e-scooter of Hero MotoCorp will be launched in July 2022.
14. Which Ministry recently (in March’22) presented the Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar
Award, National Safety Awards- 2018 & National Safety Awards (Mines) for the years from
2017 to 2020?
1) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
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4) Ministry of Power
5) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
Answer- 3) Ministry of Labour and Employment
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Labour and Employment Bhupender Yadav,presented Vishwakarma
Rashtriya Puraskar (VRP), National Safety Awards (NSA) for the performance year 2018 and
National Safety Awards (Mines) [NSA (Mines)] for the contest years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
i. A total 96 VRP were presented for the performance year 2018, A total 141 NSA were given (80
winners & 61 runners-up) and 144 candidates got the NSA (Mines).
ii. The Ministry of Labour & Employment, has been operating the "Vishwakarma Rashtriya
Puraskar (VRP)" and "National Safety Awards (NSA)" since 1965 and National Safety Awards
(Mines) [NSA (Mines)] since 1983.
15. In which institute was the petascale supercomputer "PARAM Ganga" with a capacity of
1.66 petaflops established under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)?
1) IIT- Kanpur
2) IIT- Guwahati
3) IIT- Madras
4) IIT- Delhi
5) IIT- Roorkee
Answer- 5) IIT- Roorkee
Explanation:
A Made in India Petascale Supercomputer ‘PARAM Ganga’ with a supercomputing capacity of
1.66 Petaflops (Peta Floating-Point Operations Per Second) has been installed at IIT Roorkee,
Uttarakhand.
i. This national Supercomputing Facility was inaugurated by B.V.R. Mohan Reddy, Chairman,
Board of Governors, IIT Roorkee and designed and commissioned by the Centre for Development
of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under Phase 2 of the build approach of National Supercomputing
Mission (NSM).
Features of PARAM Ganga:
• Its components, and software stack are manufactured and assembled within India only.
• It is a new High-Performance Computational (HPC) facility that will accelerate R&D
activities in multidisciplinary domains of science and engineering, to solve complex
problems of national importance and global significance.
16. Name the country that recently (in March’22) launched Noor 2, the second military
satellite into orbit.
1) Saudi Arabia
2) Iran
3) Qatar
4) Iraq
5) Israel
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Answer- 2) Iran
Explanation:
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran successfully put a Noor 2 satellite or
“light” in Persian Into orbit at an altitude of 500 kilometres (311 miles).
i. Noor 2 has a three-stage Qased, or “Messenger”, carrier, launched from the Shahroud spaceport
of Iran.
ii. The first military satellite was launched by the Islamic Republic in April 2020. It is placed at an
orbit of 425km (265 miles) above the earth’s surface.
About Iran:
Capital- Tehran
President- Ebrahim Raisi
Currency- Iranian rial
SPORTS
17. Which team won the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup for the 1st time?
1) A.S Pirae Football Club (Tahiti)
2) Chelsea Football Club (UK)
3) Palmeiras Football Club (Brazil)
4) Al Jazira Football Club (UAE)
5) Monterrey Football club (Mexico)
Answer- 2) Chelsea Football Club (UK)
Explanation:
Chelsea Football Club (Chelsea FC)-UK won the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup for the 1st time
defeating Brazilian club Palmeiras in the finals and the tournament hosted by United Arab
Emirates (UAE).
i. The 18th edition of the Club World Cup took place at 2 venues in Abu Dhabi, UAE and was held
from 3rd to 12th February 2022. The event was presented by Alibaba Cloud.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
18. Which ministry released Booklet ‘WISE-KIRAN: At a Glance’ on “75 Success Stories”
from Women Scientists Scheme-C (WOS-C) programme?
1) Ministry of Women and Child Development
3) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
4) Ministry of Science & Technology
Answer- 4) Ministry of Science & Technology
Explanation:
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State
(Independent Charge) Science & Technology, released the book featuring the success stories of
75 women scientists in the Intellectual Property Rights (Women Scientist Scheme-C (WOS-C)
programme).
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i. The book was released at the event on “Women Empowerment through Science and
Technology” organised by the Department Of Science & Technology (DST), under the Ministry of
Science and Technology.
ii. The 3 new Programmes under WISE-KIRAN Scheme are, Industrial Research Fellowship for
Women, Senior Women Scientists Fellowship programme and Overseas Fellowship for Women
19. The book, “On Board: Test. Trial. Triumph. My years in BCCI “ is an autobiography of
_____________.
1) Anurag Thakur
2) Ratnakar Shetty
3) Sharad Pawar
4) Sourav Ganguly
5) Rajeev Shukla
Answer- 2) Ratnakar Shetty
Explanation:
Ratnakar Shetty, a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) veteran and one of India’s long
served cricket administrators has released a book titled “On Board: Test. Trial. Triumph. My years
in the BCCI “.
i. The book is an autobiography, narrating his experience as an administrator in the Board of
Control for Cricket in India.
ii. The book was released by Sharad Pawar, former President of BCCI and International Cricket
Council(ICC) alongside former Indian Cricket Team Captain Dilip Vengsarkar.
20. The English translation of the biography of pop icon Usha Uthup titled “The Queen of
Indian Pop: The Authorised Biography of Usha Uthup” was released.
Who originally authored the book in Hindi?
1) Arundhati Roy
2) Vikas Kumar Jha
3) Kiran Desai
4) Jhumpa Lahiri
5) Srishti Jha
Answer- 2) Vikas Kumar Jha
Explanation:
The English translation of the biography of pop icon Usha Uthup titled “The Queen of Indian Pop:
The Authorized Biography of Usha Uthup” was released. The book was originally written in Hindi
titled “Ullas Ki Naav” by author Vikas Kumar Jha.
i. “The Queen of Indian Pop: The Authorized Biography of Usha Uthup” is the English translation
of the book, translated by the writer’s daughter Srishti Jha.
ii. The book was published by Penguin eBury Press of Penguin Random House India (PRHI).
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IMPORTANT DAYS
21. The ______ Raising Day Ceremony of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) 2022 was
observed on ________.
1) 52nd; 6th March 2022
2) 53rd; 7th March 2022
3) 55th; 5th March 2022
4) 53rd; 6th March 2022
5) 55th; 8th March 2022
Answer- 4) 53rd; 6th March 2022
Explanation:
Every year the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), one of the Central Armed Police Forces
(CAPF) in India will observe its Raising Day on March 10. This year 2022 CISF conducted its 53rd
Raising Day ceremony on 6th March 2022.
i. Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the CISF’s 53rd Raising Day celebration event held at
Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh (UP). He also inspected the 53rd Raising Day Parade.
STATE NEWS
22. Which state government recently (in March’22) launched the Women@Work (W@W)
Programme to Integrate Women into the Workforce?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Karnataka
Explanation:
The Government of Karnataka launched Women@Work (W@W) Programme, as an attempt to
create an equitable, inclusive and equal world for women in workplaces at an event organized
jointly by the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), KTECH and the Karnataka Skill
Development Corporation.
i. W@W Programme aims at bridging the skill development gap for women by facilitating them to
actively participate and join the workforce through industry upskilling & reskilling programmes,
mentorship, institutional and organizational networking.
ii. The W@W programme intends to provide 5 lakh job opportunities to women with necessary
employable skills within 2026.
23. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Haryana Budget presented
in March 2022?
A) The CM of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar presented the budget of Rs 1,77,255.99 crore
for the Financial Year (FY) 2022-23.
B) Haryana Government also announced ‘Sushma Swaraj Award’ for women, named after
the late Late Sushma Swaraj, Former Minister of External Affairs of India.
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C) Matrushakti Udyamita Scheme, Sahbhagita scheme and Guru-Shishya Yojana were

implemented in the Budget.
1) Only A
2) Only A & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The CM of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar presented the budget of Rs 1,77,255.99 crore for the
Financial Year (FY) 2022-23.
i. Haryana Government also announced ‘Sushma Swaraj Award’ for women, named after the late
Late Sushma Swaraj,Former Minister of External Affairs of India.
ii. Matrushakti Udyamita Scheme, Sahbhagita scheme and Guru-Shishya Yojana were
implemented in the Budget.
CA STATIC GK
24. Who is the current (as of March’22) Managing Director (MD) & CEO of NSDL Payments
Bank?
1) Satish Kumar Gupta
2) Anubrata Vishwas
3) Rishi Gupta
4) H Srikrishnan
5) Abhijit Kamalapurkar
Answer- 5) Abhijit Kamalapurkar
Explanation:
About NSDL Payments Bank:
Establishment – October 2018
Managing Director (MD) & CEO – Abhijit Kamalapurkar
25. Where is Sultanpur National Park located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Punjab
5) Haryana
Answer- 5) Haryana
Explanation:
About Haryana:
Governor – Shri Bandaru Dattatraya
National Parks – Sultanpur National Park, Kalesar National Park
Festivals – Lohri, Basant Panchami
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26. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the National Supercomputing
Mission (NSM)?
A) The NSM is Announced in 2015 with the joint initiative by the Department of Electronics
and Information Technology (DeitY), and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
B) It is implemented by C-DAC and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
C) The objective of NSM is to make India one of the world leaders in Supercomputing and to
enhance India’s capability in solving grand challenge problems of national importance.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A
5) Only B
Explanation:
About National Supercomputing Mission (NSM):
Announced in 2015, it is a joint initiative by the Department of Electronics and Information
Technology (DeitY), and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and is implemented by
C-DAC and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru (Karnataka).
i. Objectives: To make India one of the world leaders in Supercomputing and to enhance India’s
capability in solving grand challenge problems of national and global relevance.
ii. Its estimated cost is Rs 4500 crore over a period of seven years (2015-2022).
27. In March 2022, RBI imposed a penalty of ₹14.83 lakh on Future Group Subsidiary
LivQuik Technology for non-compliance with rules around net worth requirement for pre-
paid instruments.
The penalty imposed with the exercise vested in RBI Under _____ section of the Payment and
Settlement Systems Act, _______.
1) 15; 2007
2) 30; 2006
3) 25; 2008
4) 30; 2007
5) 25; 2006
Answer- 4) 30; 2007
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of ₹14.83 lakh on Future Group-backed
payments technology company LivQuik Technology for non-compliance with rules around the net
worth requirement for pre-paid instruments.
i. The penalty has been imposed in the exercise of powers vested in RBI under Section 30 of the
Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
ii. In 2018, Future group had picked up 55% stake in LivQuik, which operates the QuikWallet
mobile app
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28. CERN suspended Russia's observer status due to the war between Ukraine and Russia.
Where is the headquarters of the European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN)?
1) Vienna, Austria
2) Berlin, Germany
3) New York, USA
4) Geneva, Switzerland
5) London, United Kingdom
Answer- 4) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
At an intergovernmental meeting of UNESCO in Paris in December 1951, the first resolution
concerning the establishment of a European Council for Nuclear Research (in French Conseil
Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire) was adopted. Two months later, an agreement was signed
establishing the provisional Council – the acronym CERN was born located in Geneva,
Switzerland.
Note- The international scientific laboratory that is home to the world's largest atom smasher
says it is suspending Russia's observer status and halting any new collaboration with Russia or its
institutions "until further notice." The European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as
CERN,
29. In which country the 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup will be held?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Australia
3) England
4) New Zealand
5) South Africa
Answer- 4) New Zealand
Explanation:
The 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup is the twelfth edition of the Women's Cricket World
Cup, which is being held in New Zealand in March and April 2022
30. The ‘Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)’ comes under which of the following
ministries?
1) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
2) Ministry of Defence
3) Ministry of Law and Justice
4) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer- 5) Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation:
The CISF is governed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, and its headquarters are at New
Delhi. CISF also provides consultancy services to private industries as well as other organizations
within the Indian government.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the Cabinet Approvals in
March 2022?
1) The Union Cabinet has approved the MoU signed between the ICMR and DFG, Germany to
enable cooperation in scientific research and technological development.
2) The Union Cabinet approved the MoU signed between ICMR and the Oxford University, UK
which aims towards capacity building for Indian scientists and researchers
3) GOI and World Bank signed an agreement to set up the World's 1st & Only Global Outposted
Centre for Traditional Medicine in New Delhi, Delhi.
4) Cabinet also approved the setting up National Land Monetization Corporation as a Special
Purpose Vehicle to undertake monetization of surplus land Monetization.
5) The Cabinet approved the amendment of the Second Schedule to the Mines and Minerals
(Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 for specifying the rate of royalty in certain minerals.
Answer- 3) GOI and World Bank signed an agreement to set up the World's 1st & Only
Global Outposted Centre for Traditional Medicine in New Delhi, Delhi.
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the MoU signed between the ICMR and DFG, Germany to enable
cooperation in scientific research and technological development.
• The Union Cabinet approved the MoU signed between ICMR and the Oxford University,
UK which aims towards capacity building for Indian scientists and researchers
• GOI and WHO-Global Centre for Traditional Medicine signed an agreement to set up
World’s 1st & Only Global Outposted Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar,
Gujarat.
• Cabinet also approved to set up National Land Monetization Corporation as a Special
Purpose Vehicle to undertake monetization of surplus land Monetization.
• The Cabinet approved the amendment of the Second Schedule to the Mines and Minerals
(Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 for specifying the rate of royalty in certain
minerals.
• The Union Cabinet also approved the MoU signed between ICMR, and US National
Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) & National Institute of Health (NIH) of
Department of Health and Human Services, Maryland in September 2021.
2. As per the Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report Q4 & Annual 2021 report, India
set a record for the installation of ______ of rooftop solar capacity in 2021 and ______ became
the leading state for cumulative rooftop solar installations.
1) 1,700 MW; Gujarat
2) 1,200 MW; Rajasthan
3) 1, 400 MW; Maharashtra
4) 1,700 MW; Rajasthan
5) 1,200 MW; Gujarat
Answer- 1) 1,700 MW; Gujarat
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Explanation:
According to a Mercom India Research report title ” Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market
Report Q4 and Annual 2021″, India set a new record of installing 1,700 megawatt (MW) of
rooftop solar capacity in 2021, registering a 138 % rise annual basis compared to 719 MW of
rooftop solar capacity in 2020.
i. The record 1.7 GW of rooftop solar capacity in 2021 is the highest ever in a year.
ii. Gujarat with 27% share, was the leading state for cumulative rooftop solar installations
followed by Maharashtra (14%) and Rajasthan (10%).
3. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Democracy Report 2022 by
V-Dem (Varieties of Democracy) Institute?
1) India secured 89th rank in the Liberal Democracy Index (LDI) out of 200 countries while New
Zealand Tops the Index.
2) India is one of the top ten ‘autocratisers’ in the world, which indicates that India is autocratic
rather than a democracy.
3) In South Asia, India is ranked below Sri Lanka , Nepal , and Bhutan but India is ranked above
Pakistan in the LDI.
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
India secured 93rd rank in the Liberal Democracy Index (LDI) out of 179 countries while
Sweden Tops the Index.
i. India is one of the top ten ‘autocratisers’ in the world, which indicates that India is autocratic
rather than a democracy.
ii. In South Asia, India is ranked below Sri Lanka , Nepal , and Bhutan but India ranked above
Pakistan in the LDI.
4. As per the London & Partners analysis of Dealroom.co investment data, India secured
______ rank global venture capital investment hub for digital shopping in 2021 while ______
tops the Index.
1) 4th; USA
2) 3rd; China
3) 2nd; USA
4) 3rd; UK
5) 2nd; China
Answer- 3) 2nd; USA
Explanation:
According to the London & Partners (the Mayor of London’s international trade and investment
agency) analysis of Dealroom.co investment data, India secured the 2nd largest global venture
capital investment hub for digital shopping companies, growing up to 175 percent from USD 8
billion in 2020 to USD 22 billion in 2021. While the USA tops the Index.
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i. Within India, Bengaluru, Karnataka topped with USD 14 billion worth of Venture Capital (VC)
investments in digital shopping in 2021.
ii. Bengaluru almost tripled its investments from USD 5 billion in 2020 to attain the top position,
ahead of other leading cities in the world – New York City (2nd), San Francisco (3rd), London
(4th) and Berlin (5th).
BANKING AND FINANCE
5. Which of the following financial institutes recently (in March’22) became 5th All India
Financial Institution (AIFI) under the Sections 45L and 45N of RBI Act, 1934?
1) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
2) Export Import (EXIM) Bank
3) National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development
4) Small Industries Development Bank of India
Answer- 3) National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development
Explanation:
The RBI announced that National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)
will be regulated and supervised as an All India Financial Institution (AIFI) by it under the
Sections 45L and 45N of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934.
i. NaBFID has been set up as a Development Financial Institution (DFI) to support the
development of long-term infrastructure financing in India.
ii. It shall be the 5th AIFI after Export Import (EXIM) Bank, National Bank for Agriculture and
Rural Development (NABARD), National Housing Bank (NHB) and Small Industries Development
Bank of India (SIDBI).
6. Which organization recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with the Bhartiya Swarnkar
Sangh (BSS) and Jamshedpur Jewellers Association (JJA) to promote commodities
derivatives trade and EGR markets?
1) Bombay Stock Exchange
2) National Stock Exchange
3) India International Exchange
4) Gold Stock Exchange
5) Central Depository Services
Answer- 1) Bombay Stock Exchange
Explanation:
The BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) has signed an MoU with the Bhartiya Swarnkar
Sangh (BSS) and Jamshedpur Jewellers Association (JJA) for the strengthening of commodities
derivatives trade and proposed Electronic Gold Receipt (EGR) markets in India.
i. This pact with BSE will help members of both entities to mitigate price risks of gold in both
domestic and international zones.
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7. Which company recently (in March’22) partnered with CreditAI Fintech to launch Co-
Branded Credit Card for Farmers?
1) ICICI Financial Solutions Ltd
2) Bank of Baroda Financial Solutions Ltd
3) Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd
4) Axis Finance Ltd
5) HDB Financial Solutions Ltd
Answer- 2) Bank of Baroda Financial Solutions Ltd
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda (BoB) Financial Solutions Limited (BFSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of
Baroda (BoB) partnered with CreditAI Fintech Pvt Ltd (CAI), a Singapore and Bengaluru based
farmer digitisation and credit scoring company to launch Unnati- contactless co-branded credit
card on the Visa network platform exclusively for farmers.
i. The Unnati Credit Card, which was 1st launched in Karnataka and later scaled across
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and other states in India.
ii. The Card will empower Farmers to avail agricultural inputs at any-time on rotation basis
during the cultivation cycle that will work in a ‘closed-loop system’ with an ‘end-use monitoring’
feature.
8. Who recently (in March’22) became the new president of South Korea?
1) Yoon Suk-yeol
2) Lee Jae-myung
3) Moon Jae-in
4) Kim Jae-yeon
5) Oh Jun-ho
Answer- 1) Yoon Suk-yeol
Explanation:
The leader of People Power Party (conservative party), Yoon Suk-yeol won the presidential
election 2022 of South Korea. He succeeded Moon Jae-in, previous President of South Korea. He is
scheduled to assume office as president on May 10, 2022.
i. Yoon Suk-yeol is a South Korean politician, former public prosecutor and lawyer. He served as
Prosecutor General of South Korea in 2019- 2021 under the tenure of President Moon Jae-in.
9. Name the Indian Cricketer who was recently (in March’22) appointed as the “brand
ambassador” of D2H.
1) Shreyas Iyer
2) Rohit Sharma
3) KL Rahul
4) Rishabh Pant
5) Ravichandran Ashwin
Answer- 4) Rishabh Pant
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Explanation:
D2H, a Direct-to-Home (DTH) brand of Dish TV India Limited has signed Indian cricketer Rishabh
Pant as its new brand ambassador. As the brand ambassador, he will feature in the 360-degree
brand communication for the next 2 years.
i. Dish TV India Limited is a DTH company with brands like Dish TV, Zing and D2H under its
ownership.
ii. Shah Rukh Khan is the brand ambassador of the parent company Dish TV India Limited.
ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS
10. CCI recently (in March’22) gave approval to Amazon Asia-Pacific Resources Pvt. Ltd
(AAPRPL) for acquiring which online marketplaces?
1) eBay Inc
2) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
3) Prione Business Services Pvt Ltd
4) Udaan Pvt Ltd
5) IndiaMART InterMESH Ltd
Answer- 3) Prione Business Services Pvt Ltd
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposal of Amazon Asia-Pacific
Resources Private Limited(AAPRPL), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., to
acquire Prione Business Services Private Limited (PBSPL or Prione), which runs Cloudtail, one of
the largest online marketplaces in India.
• Target is: Prione Business Services Private Limited
• Acquirer is: Amazon Asia-Pacific Resources Private Limited
The Proposed Combination comprises the acquisition of 76% of the equity shares of Prione by
AAPRPL.
11. In March 2022, CCI approved the acquisition of ________ share capital of L&T Investment
Management Limited (L&T AMC) by HSBC Asset Management (India) Private Limited (HSBC
AMC).
1) 90%
2) 50%
3) 80%
4) 100%
5) 75%
Answer- 4) 100%
Explanation:
CCI has approved the acquisition of 100% share capital of (Larsen & Toubro) L&T Investment
Management Limited (L&T AMC) by HSBC Asset Management (India) Private Limited (HSBC
AMC).
i. The proposed transaction relates to the acquisition of 100% share capital of L&T AMC by HSBC
AMC from L&T Finance Holdings Limited.
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ii. The Proposed Transaction is in the nature of an acquisition of shares under Section 5(a)(i)(A)
of the Competition Act, 2002.
SPORTS
12. Who recently (in March’22) became the 23rd Woman Grandmaster (WGM) of India?
1) Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi
2) Priyanka Nutakki
3) Vantika Agrawal
4) Sakshi Chitlange
5) Divya Deshmukh
Answer- 2) Priyanka Nutakki
Explanation:
Priyanka Nutakki secured her final WGM-norm at the MPL 47th National Women Chess
Championship 2022, held in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
She scored 7.0/9, performed at 2348 to become the 23rd Woman Grandmaster (WGM) of India
and got placed third in the tournament.
Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title: WGM is an International Chess Federation (FIDE) title and
will be provided to women players. It is above Women International Masters (WIM), and Woman
FIDE Master (WFM).
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
13. Who authored the biography, “Soli Sorabjee: Life and Times”, which will be released in
April 2022?
1) P. N. Bhagwati
2) Chintan Chandrachud
3) Pallavi Shroff
4) A. M. Khanwilkar
5) Abhinav Chandrachud
Answer- 5) Abhinav Chandrachud
Explanation:
On March 9 2022, In the Occasion of the 92nd birth anniversary of Soli Sorabjee, the Penguin
Random House India (PRHI) has announced that a biography, titled “Soli Sorabjee: Life and
Times” authored by advocate and legal scholar Abhinav Chandrachud will be released in April
2022.
About Soli Sorabjee:
He was the former Attorney General (AG) of India and served two times for the years 1989-90 and
then from 1998- 2004.
14. Which state’s CM 12 books were recently (in March’22) published during the 45th
International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF), West Bengal?
1) Assam
2) West Bengal
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3) Punjab
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Answer- 2) West Bengal
Explanation:
Twelve books penned by Mamata Banerjee, CM of West Bengal, have been published during the
45th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF) at the Central Park Mela ground, Bidhannagar, at Salt
Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal.
i. The 45th IKBF was inaugurated by CM Mamata Banerjee on 28th February 2022, and the fair
will run till 13th March 2022.
15. Who authored the book, “The Blue Book: A Writer’s Journal”?
1) Ravinder Singh
2) Anita Desai
3) Amitava Kumar
4) Ruskin Bond
5) Vikram Seth
Answer- 3) Amitava Kumar
Explanation:
Indian poet and writer Amitava Kumar authored a new book titled “The Blue Book: A Writer’s
Journal”, a memory book with hybrid literary and artistic parentage.
i. This painted diary is a collage of the personal and the political, of terrifying news, the fleeting
seasons, everyday pleasures, precious conversations, families and friendships and the solace of
art.
IMPORTANT DAYS
16. The World Kidney Day 2022 was observed across the globe on _________ with the theme
of "Kidney Health for All: Bridge the Knowledge Gap to Better Kidney Care".
1) 8th March, 2022
2) 10th March, 2022
3) 6th March, 2022
4) 7th March, 2022
5) 9th March, 2022
Answer- 2) 10th March, 2022
Explanation:
World Kidney Day (WKD) is annually observed across the globe on the 2nd Thursday of March to
create awareness about several kidney diseases and to educate about the significance of kidneys
in our overall health.
i. World Kidney Day 2022 is observed on 10th March 2022 with the theme of "Kidney Health
for All: Bridge the Knowledge Gap to Better Kidney Care".
ii. WKD 2022 – Scientific Editorial: World Kidney Day’s Steering Committee wrote a scientific
editorial titled "Kidney Health for All: Bridging the Gap in Kidney Health Education and Literacy"
to increase awareness and emphasize World Kidney Day’s message.
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17. The 1st-ever International Day of Women Judges was observed across the globe by the
UN on __________.
1) 8th March, 2022
2) 9th March, 2022
3) 7th March, 2022
4) 10th March, 2022
5) 6th March, 2022
Answer- 4) 10th March, 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) celebrates the first-ever annual observance of the International Day of
Women Judges on 10th March 2022 to promote the full and equal participation of women at all
levels of the judiciary.
i. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution on 28 April 2021 and
proclaimed the 10th March of every year as the International Day of Women Judges and the
resolution was drafted by the State of Qatar.
ii. The Supreme Court of India commemorated the first-ever International Day of Women Judges
with special programmes organized by the Supreme Court Registry.
STATE NEWS
18. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Madhya Pradesh’s Budget
presented in March 2022?
A) Jagdish Devda, Finance Minister of Madhya Pradesh presented the budget of Rs 2.79
lakh crore for the financial year 2022-23.
B) The state government presented a "child budget" for the 1st time as part of the annual
financial plan with 17,792 crore allocation.
C) A total of Rs 1,157 crore has been allocated for the CM RISE scheme, under which 360
schools have been selected in the first phase.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Jagdish Devda, Finance Minister of Madhya Pradesh presented the budget of Rs 2.79 Lakh crore
for the financial year (FY) 2022-23.
i. The state government presented a "child budget" for the 1st time as part of the annual
financial plan with 17,792 crore allocation.
ii. A total of Rs 1,157 crore has been allocated for the CM RISE scheme, under which 360
schools have been selected in the first phase.
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19. Name the state government that recently (in March’22) announced a ‘Mukhyamantri
Chaa Srami Kalyan Prakalpa’ scheme for tea workers.
1) Tripura
2) Nagaland
3) Mizoram
4) Assam
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 1) Tripura
Explanation:
As a step towards bringing the 7000 tea garden workers of Tripura under social security net, the
Tripura Government has announced a special scheme ‘Mukhyamantri Chaa Srami Kalyan
Prakalpa’, allotting Rs. 85 crores for its implementation.
i. About 75% of the 7000 tea garden workers are women and they produce nearly 90 lakh
kilograms of tea through 54 tea estates & 21 tea processing factories across the state. The tea
production is mainly distributed in North, Sepahijala, Unakoti and West Tripura districts.
20. Which state/UT recently (in March’22) launched a Digital School Health Platform that
was jointly collaborated by the health department and Axis Bank to maintain health
records of students??
1) Telangana
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Puducherry
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Delhi
Answer- 3) Puducherry
Explanation:
Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan has launched a Digital School
Health Platform for the students of the Union Territory (UT) of Puducherry. This platform is a
joint collaboration of the Department of Health, Puducherry and Axis Bank.
i. The UT has started its digitization of the health records of students starting from Classes I to XII,
counting to 2. 4 lakh children.
ii. Under this project, the Health Department will feed the personal details of all government
school students into a portal to maintain their health records and the health details could be
accessed by doctors, teachers and parents of students.
CA STATIC GK
21. Who is the 1st female judge in the Supreme court of India?
1) Sujata Manohar
2) M. Fathima Beevi
3) Bela Trivedi
4) Hima Kohli
5) Ruma Pal
Answer- 2) M. Fathima Beevi
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Explanation:
In 1989, M. Fathima Beevi (from Kerala) became the first female judge in the Supreme Court, a
position she held till her retirement on 29 April 1992.
22. Where is Sundarban National Park located?

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

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

1) West Bengal
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Karnataka
Answer- 3) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
About Madhya Pradesh:
Governor – Mangubhai Patel
Festival – Ujjain Kumbh Mela, Malwa Utsav
Dance Form – Jawar, Tertali
Wildlife Sanctuary- Sanjay Dubri WLS, Veerangana Durgavati WLS
30. What is the name of the red dwarf star in the constellation Aquarius?
1) TRAPPIST-1
2) Gliese 876
3) EZ Aquarii
4) Gliese 849
5) Fomalhaut C
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Answer- 1) TRAPPIST-1
Explanation:
The TRAPPIST-1 system is one of the most studied planetary systems after our Solar System and
it is the red dwarf star in the constellation Aquarius.
It lies just 40 light-years away from Earth with seven rocky exoplanets orbiting the dwarf star.
Nasa had announced that three of these planets are firmly located in the habitable zone, the area
around the parent star where a rocky planet is most likely to have liquid water.
Note- James Webb Telescope will be directed towards a unique planetary system that made
headlines globally five years ago -- the TRAPPIST-1 system.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the MSME Innovative Scheme &
MSME Idea Hackathon 2022 that was launched by the Ministry of MSME?
A) MSME Innovative Scheme is a combination of three existing sub-schemes viz. incubation,
design intervention, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for MSMEs.
B) MSME Idea Hackathon to invite ideas from MSMEs, innovators and students through
host institutes from March 10 to March 24, 2022.
C) Under the MSME Idea Hackathon financial assistance up-to maximum of Rs. 15 lakh per
approved idea will be provided to the Host Institute.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only B
Explanation:
MSME Innovative Scheme is a combination of three existing sub-schemes viz. incubation, design
intervention, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for MSMEs.
• Financial Assistance: Rs 5 lakh for Foreign Patent, Rs. 1.00 lakh Domestic Patent, Rs. 2.00
lakh for GI Registration, Rs. 15,000/- for Design Registration, Rs.10,000/- for Trademark
in the form of reimbursement.
i. MSME Idea Hackathon to invite ideas from MSMEs, innovators and students through host
institutes from March 10 to March 24, 2022.
ii. Under the MSME Idea Hackathon financial assistance up-to maximum of Rs. 15 lakh per
approved idea will be provided to Host Institute.
2. In March 2022, Indian Government set up a society named Power Foundation under the
Ministry of Power which will act as the top policy advocacy arm for the power and allied
sectors.
The society will be chaired by whom?
1) Nand Lal Sharma
2) Gurdeep Singh
3) Sanjiv Nandan Sahai
4) Abhay Kumar Singh
5) RK Singh
Answer- 5) RK Singh
Explanation:
The government has set up a society, Power Foundation under the Ministry of Power which will
act as the top policy advocacy arm for the power and allied sectors under the chairmanship of RK
Singh.
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i. India is estimated to have an aggregate potential of more than 1,636 gigawatts (GW) renewable
energy.
ii. India acquires one of the world’s largest RE programmes, with a target of 175 gigawatts (GW)
of installed RE capacity by 2022.
iii. The society is set up by Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) such as NTPC Powergrid,
REC limited, PFC, NHPC limited, THDC, NEEPCO limited and SJVN Limited.
3. As per the SKOCH Governance Report Card for 2021, __________ retained its top position for
the 2nd consecutive year under star state category.
1) Gujarat
2) Karnataka
3) West Bengal
4) Telangana
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The SKOCH Group, a delhi-based think tank released the SKOCH Governance Report Card for
2021, in New Delhi ranking the states according to their performance in various projects at state,
district and municipal level.
Andhra Pradesh has retained its top position for the 2nd consecutive year and secured 1st in star
state category whereas Telangana has shown good improvement by securing 6th position and
entered into performer state category.
4. In which place India’s Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center (Virtual SGKC) and
Innovation Park was launched by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy and Ministry of
Power?
1) Manesar, Haryana
2) Amritsar, Punjab
3) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
4) Belagavi, Karnataka
Answer- 1) Manesar, Haryana
Explanation:
As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Programme, Union Minister Raj Kumar Singh, Ministry of
New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), and Minister of State (MoS) Krishan Pal Gurjar, Ministry of
Power (MOP) virtually launched the India’s Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center (Virtual SGKC)
and Innovation Park within the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)/POWERGRID
centre in Manesar (Haryana).
Developers:
• It has been conceptualized and developed by the POWERGRID with support from the
MOP, and National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) for demonstration and advancement of
frontier smart grid technologies.
• The technical assistance is provided by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID).
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5. Which country recently signed an MoU with India and Nepal to implement BBIN Motor
Vehicles Agreement to boost regional trade and people connectivity?
1) Brazil
2) Bangladesh
3) Belgium
4) Bahamas
5) Bhutan
Answer- 2) Bangladesh
Explanation:
The nations of India, Bangladesh and Nepal finalized an enabling MoU for implementing the
Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA) during a meeting held
in New Delhi
i. Bhutan was an observer and this MVA aims to boost regional trade and people-to-people
connectivity by fostering greater sub-regional cooperation.
ii. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) provided technical and knowledge support to the meeting.
6. Which institute recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with Bureau of Indian Standards
(BIS) to establish the first ‘BIS Standardization Chair Professor’?
1) IIT-Madras
2) IIT-Delhi
3) IIT-Kanpur
4) IIT-Roorkee
5) IIT-Kharagpur
Answer- 4) IIT-Roorkee
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT-R) signs an MoU with the Bureau of Indian Standards
(BIS). The agreement establishes the BIS Chair Professor in the field of Standardization and
Conformity Assessment.
i. This is the first Standardization Chair of BIS in an educational institution and will also provide
financial support to IIT-R.
About Bureau of Indian Standards:
It is a statutory body established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Director
General-Pramod Kumar Tiwari
Founded- 1986
Headquarter- New Delhi
7. Name the Division of Eastern Railway that commissioned the 1st ‘Gati Shakti Multimodal
Cargo Terminal’ (GCT) in March 2022.
1) Howrah
2) Asansol
3) Sealdah
4) Hubballi
5) Malda
Answer- 2) Asansol
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Explanation:
Under the Prime Minister’s GatiShakti initiative,and the Ministry of Railways policy on ‘Gati Shakti
Multimodal Cargo Terminal’ (GCT) , the Asansol Division of Eastern Railway commissioned
private siding of Maithan Power at Thaparnagar, Jharkhand.
i. This is the first such GCT commissioned by Indian Railways since publication of GCT policy in
December 2021.
8. Which organization recently (in March’22) partnered with KidEx to leverage the "IKIGAI"
platform to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among school students?
1) Digital India
2) AIM-NITI Aayog
3) National Development Council
4) Skill India Mission
5) National Integration Council
Answer- 2) AIM-NITI Aayog
Explanation:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), an initiative under NITI Aayog, has partnered with KidEx Venture
Private Limited (KidEx) to leverage KidEx’s IKIGAI, a technology platform to host AIM’s flagship
programs like “Tinkerpreneur”, “ATL Marathon” and other similar Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL)
related challenges.
i. The programs will be available to more than 1 Crore school students on the AIM network across
India.
9. Which organization recently (in March’22) selected 150 school students for the “YUva
VIgyani KAryakram” (YUVIKA) programme?
1) DRDO
2) NITI Aayog
3) AICTE
4) ISRO
5) NCERT
Answer- 4) ISRO
Explanation:
A special programme for school students “YUva VIgyani KAryakram” (YUVIKA) or “Young
Scientist Programme” is organized by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It will
provide basic knowledge related to space technology, space science and space applications to
young students, especially rural areas students.
i. Under the YUVIKA-2022 residential programme, 150 students who are studying in Class IX as
on March 1, 2022 will get selected across India from different schools. ISRO outlined the
programme to “catch them young”.
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10. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the MV Lal Bahadur Shastri
Ship (as of March’22)?
A) MV Lal Bahadur Shastri reached Pandu, Assam by carrying a total of 200 MT of
foodgrains for the Food Corporation of India (FCI).
B) The ship set sail from Patna on National Waterway-1 (river Yamuna) passing through
Indo Bangladesh Protocol (IBP) Route and NW-2 (river Indus).
C) The Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWTT) signed between India &
Bangladesh enables the transportation of cargo service.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
MV Lal Bahadur Shastri reached Pandu, Assam by carrying a total of 200 MT of foodgrains for the
Food Corporation of India (FCI).
i. The ship set sail from Patna on National Waterway-1 (river Ganga) passing through Indo
Bangladesh Protocol (IBP) Route and NW-2 (river Brahmaputra).
ii. The Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWTT) signed between India & Bangladesh
enables the transportation of cargo service.
11. In March 2022, _________ became World’s first linear alkylbenzene (LAB) manufacturing
company to receive the BIS certification from the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
1) Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd
2) Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd
3) Solar Industries India
4) Pidilite Industries Ltd
5) Tata chemicals Ltd
Answer- 2) Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd
Explanation:
Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd. (TPL) became World’s first linear alkylbenzene (LAB)
manufacturing company to receive the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification from the
Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
i. The certificate is in line with the requirements of the Linear Alkyl Benzene (Quality Control)
Order, 2021.
ii. With the BIS certification (BIS 12795:2020), TPL became the only authorized seller of LAB in
the Indian market.
12. In March 2022, the _____ edition of DefExpo-2022 was postponed due to Logistics
Problems.
1) 10th
2) 14th
3) 15th
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4) 12th
5) 16th
Answer- 4) 12th
Explanation:
The 12th edition of DefExpo-2022 , Naval & Homeland Security Systems Exhibition, India’s
flagship defence exhibition, which was proposed to be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 10th to
14th March 2022, has been postponed.
i. The reason for the postpone is the logistics problems experienced by participants, and the new
dates will be announced later. The Defence Exhibition Organization (DEO), under the Ministry of
Defence, is the organizer of the exhibition.
ii. The theme of DefExpo 2022 is “India-The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub”.
BANKING AND FINANCE
13. Which bank recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with SELCO Solar Light Pvt Ltd. to
provide energy access?
1) Karnataka Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) South Indian Bank
Answer- 1) Karnataka Bank
Explanation:
Karnataka Bank Limited has signed an MoU with SELCO Solar Light Private Limited to
provide energy access to the underserved population.
i. Karnataka Bank will provide financial support through loans with a competitive interest rate for
installing SELCO Solar energy products for both household and commercial use.
About Karnataka Bank Limited:
Establishment – 1924
Headquarters – Mangalore, Karnataka
Managing Director (MD) & CEO – Mahabaleshwara MS
14. At what percent does CRISIL Ratings retain India’s GDP growth for FY23?
1) 6.3%
2) 6.8%
3) 7.6%
4) 8.2%
5) 7.8%
Answer- 5) 7.8%
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Explanation:
CRISIL Ratings Limited, a domestic rating agency and a subsidiary of CRISIL Limited has
reiterated its december 2021 forecast of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at 7.8% for
FY23 despite the Russia-Ukraine war.
i. CRISIL also highlighted that the average CPI based inflation will be at 5.4% in FY23 if the price
of crude oil averages USD 85-90per barrel.
ii. The higher price of crude oil will widen India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) to 2.2 % in FY23
(i.e.) $10 increase in prices of crude oil increases the CAD to GDP ratio by about 40 basis points.
15. Name the bank that was recently (in March ’22) honoured with the “national award for
outstanding performance for FY 2020–21” for its best performance in Self Help Group Bank
Linkage.
1) ICICI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Jammu and Kashmir Bank
4) South Indian Bank
5) Karnataka Bank
Answer- 3) Jammu and Kashmir Bank
Explanation:
Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Rural Development, honoured the Jammu and Kashmir Bank (J&K
Bank) with the “National Award for Outstanding Performance for FY 2020-21” in recognition
of its best performance in Self-Help Group Bank Linkage.
i. Kirti Sharma, Zonal Head, Delhi, J & K Bank, accepted the award on the bank’s behalf from Union
Minister Giriraj Singh.
ii. The award was presented during the event organized as a part of International Women’s Day
(8th March 2022) at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, Delhi.
About Jammu and Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank):
MD&CEO- Baldev Prakash
Headquarters– Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir(J&K)
Tagline– Serving to Empower
16. Which of the following airports has “not received” the Airport Service Quality (ASQ)
Awards 2021 in the category of Best Airports by Size and Region by Airports Council
International (ACI) World?
1) Chandigarh Airport (Chandigarh)
2) Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore, Karnataka)
3) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad, Gujarat)
4) Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)
5) Cochin International Airport (Kerala)
Answer- 2) Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore, Karnataka)
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Explanation:
Airports Council International (ACI) World has honoured Six Indian Airports with the Airport
Service Quality (ASQ) Awards 2021 under the Asia Pacific Category.
i. The 6 airports were adjudged as the Best Airports by Size and Region based on data from
ASQ’s Departures and Arrivals Surveys.
The 6 airports are:
• Chandigarh Airport
• Cochin International Airport (Kerala)
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad, Gujarat)
• Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad, Telangana)
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai, Maharashtra)
• Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi).
ii. The Chandigarh Airport (Chandigarh) has been adjudged as the Best Hygiene Measures by
Region under the Asia Pacific Category.
17. Who recently (in March’22) got appointed as the Chairperson of the National Financial
Reporting Authority (NFRA) for a period of three years?
1) Jai Krishan Singh
2) Amit Kumar Jain
3) Ashok Kumar Gupta
4) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
5) Rakesh Bhanot
Answer- 4) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
Explanation:
The Government of India has appointed Ajay Bhushan Pandey, former Finance & Revenue
secretary of India, Ministry of Finance, as new Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting
Authority (NFRA) for a period of three years from the date of assumption of charge or till he
attains the age of 65 years.
The ACC has also appointed 2 full-time members for NFRA,
• Praveen Kumar Tiwari, former Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General, a retired
Indian Audit and Accounts Service official.
• Smita Jhingran, Principal Director General at Central Board of Direct Taxes, an Indian
Revenue Service officer.
18. In March 2022, _______ became one of the stakeholders of India Debt Resolution
Company Limited (IDRCL) by acquiring ________ of stake.
1) UCO Bank; 3%
2) Union Bank of India; 6%
3) Bank of India; 5%
4) Union Bank of India; 4%
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5) Bank of India; 3%
Answer- 1) UCO Bank; 3%
Explanation:
The UCO Bank became one of the stakeholders of India Debt Resolution Company Limited
(IDRCL) by acquiring 3% of stake.
i. According to the bank, its holding of 3% in IDRCL amounts to Rs.1.50 crores, requires no
approval and the agreement is in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
About UCO Bank:
MD & CEO – Shri Soma Sankara Prasad
Founded in – 1943
Headquarters – Kolkata, West Bengal
SPORTS
19. ___________ country won the 2022 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World
Cup and also topped the medal tally with a total of 7 medals, while Norway finished second
with _______ medals.
1) India; 5 medals
2) France; 6 medals
3) England; 3 medals
4) India; 6 medals
5) France; 4 medals
Answer- 4) India; 6 medals
Explanation:
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World cup 2022 ‘Rifle and pistol’ took place
at Cairo, Egypt, from 26 february 2022 till 8 March 2022. Indian shooters have topped the
medals tally with a total of 7 medals.
India Led the medal tally with 7 medals including 4 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze. Norway Secured the
Second position with 6 medals and France secured the third with 3 medals.
20. Name the Indian Cricket who recently announced his retirement from Indian domestic
(1st class & all formats) cricket.
1) Shanthakumaran Nair Sreesanth
2) Dinesh Karthik
3) Shikhar Dhawan
4) Suresh Raina
5) Harbhajan Singh
Answer- 1) Shanthakumaran Nair Sreesanth
Explanation:
Indian fast bowler, Shanthakumaran Nair Sreesanth has retired from Indian domestic (first
class and all formats) cricket.
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i. Being born in Kerala, Sreesanth has represented India in 27 – International (Intl) Tests, 53 – One
Day Internationals (ODI) and 10 – Twenty20 Internationals (T20I) and secured a total of 169 Intl
wickets.
ii. Sreesanth was also on the winning sides of 2007 T20I World Cup and 2011 International
Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup. i.Sreesanth is the first fast bowler from Kerala to take a
Hat-Trick in Ranji Trophy games 2004-05.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
21. Which ministry recently (in March’22) launched an e-Book of National Career Service
(NCS) Project?
3) Ministry of MSME
4) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
Dr Shashank Goel, Additional Secretary/Director General of Employment, Ministry of Labour and
Employment (MoLE) launched an e-Book touching upon the journey of National Career Service
(NCS) at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The e-book was launched during the Iconic Week celebration held from 7th to 13th March 2022
as a part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
22. Name the book that was recently (in March’22) released by Bhupender Yadav, Union
Minister for Labour and Employment.
1) Labour Development of India
2) Karmayoddha Granth
3) Gandhitopi Governor
4) Role of Labour in India’s Development
5) India's Women Unsung Heroes
Answer- 4) Role of Labour in India’s Development
Explanation:
Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Labour and Employment, released a book titled “Role of
Labour in India’s Development” in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The book is published by the V V Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI), an autonomous body
of the MoLE, as a part of the ‘Iconic Week’ of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
STATE NEWS
23. Who recently (in March’22) got appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of Delhi High Court
(HC)?
1) Rajesh Bindal
2) Munishwar Nath Bhandari
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3) Vipin Sanghi
4) Aravind Kumar
5) Dhirubhai Naranbhai Patel
Answer- 3) Vipin Sanghi
Explanation:
The President of India has appointed Justice Vipin Sanghi, the senior-most Judge of the Delhi
High Court (HC) as its Acting Chief Justice according to Article 223 of the Constitution of India.
The Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) issued a notification about his
appointment on March 11, 2022.
i. The incumbent Chief Justice of Delhi HC, Justice Dhirubhai Naranbhai Patel retires on his 62nd
birthday i.e March 12, 2022.
ii. Justice Vipin Sanghi will perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court
with effect from March 13, 2022.
CA STATIC GK
24. Who is the current (as of March’22) MD & CEO of UCO Bank?
1) Atanu Kumar Das
2) Sanjiv Chadha
3) A.S Rajeev
4) Tapan Ray
5) Soma Sankara Prasad
Answer- 5) Soma Sankara Prasad
Explanation:
About UCO Bank:
MD & CEO – Shri Soma Sankara Prasad
Founded – 1943
Headquarters – Kolkata, West Bengal
25. What is the retirement age of High Court Judges in India?

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

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

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

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

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

5) Ministry of Science and Technology
Explanation:
About National Career Service (NCS):
i. National Career Service (NCS) is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Labour and
Employment implemented as a Mission Mode Project for the transformation of the National
Employment Service to provide a variety of employment-related services like job matching, career
counselling, vocational guidance, information on skill development courses, internships etc.
ii. 3 aspects of NCS are, NCS portal – One Stop destination for Relevant Job. Career Centers – Hubs
of career-related services. Call Center – Toll-free number for queries (1800-425-1514).
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2022
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah addressed the _______ Foundation Day
celebrations of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on __________.
1) 35th; 12th March 2022
2) 37th; 11th March 2022
3) 38th; 13th March 2022
4) 37th; 9th March 2022
5) 38th; 12th March 2022
Answer- 2) 37th; 11th March 2022
Explanation:
On 11th March 2022, Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs addressed the 37th
Foundation Day (Raising Day) celebrations of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) as the
chief guest in New Delhi, Delhi. He is the first Union Home Minister to attend a Foundation Day
function of the NCRB.
i. NCRB was set up in 1986 based on the recommendations of the Tandon Committee, National
Police Commission (1977-1981) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)’s Taskforce (1985) it
was established through MHA Resolution dated 11th March 1986.
ii. He also stated that the target of the second phase of the Inter-operable Criminal Justice System
(ICJS) has been set by the Government of India, with an expenditure of about Rs. 3,500 crore by
the year 2026.
2. How many major platforms were introduced by the Government of India for design and
development in the defence sector?
1) 20
2) 12
3) 18
4) 10
5) 26
Answer- 3) 18
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has introduced 18 major platforms led by the industry for design
and development in the defence sector. The project focuses on ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’.
These 18 platforms have been classified into the following categories:
• Make-I category
• Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Model category
• Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)
• Make-II category
3. As per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5, _______ became the top state in the list
of full immunization with 90.5 per cent coverage under Mission Indradhanush.
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Odisha
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Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5, Odisha became the top state in the list
of full immunization in India with 90.5 per cent coverage under Mission Indradhanush.
i. Intensified Mission Indradhanush 4.0 (IMI) was rolled out on 7 March 2022, in Odisha to
provide preventive health care for mothers and children and for boosting full immunization
coverage.
4. Which organization recently (in March’22) released “Care at work: Investing in care
leave and services for a more gender equal world of work” report that highlights
Investment in care services can generate 234 million jobs for women by 2035?
1) World Economic Forum
2) International Monetary Fund
3) International Labour Organization
4) World Bank
5) United Nations Development Programme
Answer- 3) International Labour Organization
Explanation:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) report “Care at Work: Investing in Care Leave and
Services for a More Gender Equal World of Work” was released on March 7, 2022, ahead of
International Women’s Day, and was based on an ILO legal survey of 185 countries
i. By investing in universal childcare and long-term care services, about 299 million jobs can be
generated by 2035. Women will receive 234 million (78%) of these funds.
ii. An annual investment of $5.4 trillion will be required for this job creation potential by 2035.
About International Labour Organization (ILO):
Establishment – Since 1919
HeadQuarters – Geneva, Switzerland.
BANKING AND FINANCE
5. Which company recently (in March’22) became the 1st Prepaid Payment Instrument
(PPI) issuer to Achieve RBI’s PPI Interoperability Guidelines?
1) Appnit Technologies
2) LivQuik
3) E-Meditek
4) Card Pro Solutions
5) Kedia Infotech
Answer- 2) LivQuik
Explanation:
LivQuik becomes the first Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuer to have achieved full
interoperability as mandated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for their PPIs.
i. RBI, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 18 read with Section 10(2) of the
Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act) mandated all PPI Issuers to facilitate
interoperability for full-KYC wallets by March 31, 2022.
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About LivQuik:
Founded in 2012, LivQuik is a RBI authorized Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuer and Full-
Fledged Money Changer (FFMC).
Co-Founder & CEO– Mohit Lalvani (Other Co-Founder- Yudhajit Nag Sen)
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
6. Which of the following payments bank was recently (in March’22) barred by RBI for
onboarding new Customer?
1) India Post Payments Bank
2) Airtel Payments Bank
3) Fino Payments Bank
4) Paytm Payments Bank
5) Jio Payments Bank
Answer- 4) Paytm Payments Bank
Explanation:
RBI in exercise of its powers under section 35A of the Banking Regulation (BR) Act, 1949 bars
Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) from onboarding new customers with immediate effect
due to material supervisory concerns.
i. PPBL was also directed by the apex bank to appoint an audit firm to conduct a comprehensive
audit of its IT (Information Technology) system.
About Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL):
Establishment- 2017
Chairman- Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Headquarters- Noida, Uttar Pradesh (UP)
7. At what percent the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has recently (in
March’22) set the interest rate on Provident Fund Deposits for 2021-22?
1) 8.4%
2) 8.1%
3) 8.3%
4) 8.5%
5) 8.2%
Answer- 2) 8.1%
Explanation:
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has set the interest rate on Provident
Fund Deposits for 2021-22 at 8.1%, up from 8.5% in the previous fiscal year 2020-21.
i. This decision was taken by the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), the apex decision-making body
of the EPFO, and will be sent to the Ministry of Finance for consensus.
ii. The EPF interest rate stood at 8 per cent in 1977-78, and this 8.1% is the lowest it has been in
more than four decades.
iii. This interest rate was set by the retirement fund body for its approximately 50 million
subscribers for the current fiscal year ending March 31.
8. Which organization recently (in March’22) launched India’s first primary markets
investment platform named ‘OneUp’?
1) National Securities Depository Ltd
2) Reserve Bank of India
3) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
5) IIFL Securities Ltd
Answer- 5) IIFL Securities Ltd
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Explanation:
IIFL Securities Limited (Formerly India Infoline Limited) launched India’s first primary markets
investment platform, ‘OneUp’ for investing in initial public offerings (IPOs), non-convertible
debentures (NCDs) and sovereign gold bonds (SGBs), among others.
i. The IPO functions are accepted 24×7 and as much as three days earlier than the IPO bidding
opens. The online orders are not limited to Rs 2 lakh only.
9. In March 2022, India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) raised _______ in debt to
provide funds to the infrastructure project in India.
1) Rs 100 crore
2) Rs 1500 crore
3) Rs 2000 crore
4) Rs 900 crore
5) Rs 5000 crore
Answer- 2) Rs 1500 crore
Explanation:
India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) has raised Rs 1,500 crore in debt to promote
long term infrastructure finance in India.
i. It raised the funds through private placement of Non-Convertible Debt Securities for Rs 500
crore and it has a greenshoe option of Rs 1,000 crore. The issue was oversubscribed 6 times.
10. Name the organisation that recently (in March ’22) signed an agreement with the
Odisha government to boost fish production.
1) Central Institute Of Freshwater Aquaculture
2) National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources
3) NABARD
4) Central Institute of Fisheries Education
5) Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Answer- 3) NABARD
Explanation:
The government of Odisha and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
(NABARD) signed an agreement for the creation of fisheries infrastructure to boost fish
production.
i. The Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) will help in creation of
infrastructure facilities in marine and inland sectors of Odisha for the development in the sector
around Rs 119.8 crore initially approved.
ii. The FIDF has the targets to achieve a sustainable growth of 8-9 % to boost the fish production
capacity of India to around 20 million tonnes by 2022-23.
11. Which organisation was recently (in March ’22) ranked 124th in Fortune India's The
Next 500 2022 of top midsize companies operating in India?
1) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
2) RailTel Corporation of India
3) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
4) Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
5) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
Answer- 2) RailTel Corporation of India
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Explanation:
RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel), owned by the Indian Railways, Ministry of
Railways, has ranked 124th in the Fortune India The Next 500 (2022 edition) of top midsize
companies operating in India. It is the only Telecom Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) of the
Government of India(GoI) on the list.
i. This Fortune India The Next 500 is published annually by Fortune India English Monthly
magazine.
ii. Apart from RailTel, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation(IRCTC) (ranked 309) is
the only Railway PSU featured on the list.
iii. A total of 10 GoI companies (including RailTel) are featured on the list.
12. Name the Ministry that recently (in March’22) presented the Swachhta Pakhwada
Awards and launched ‘Indian Petroleum & Natural Gas Statistics 2020-21’.
4) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
5) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Answer- 5) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Explanation:
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) presented
the MoPNG Swachhta Pakhwada Awards to the winners and launched ‘Indian Petroleum &
Natural Gas Statistics 2020-21’.
i. ‘Indian Petroleum & Natural Gas Statistics’ is the annual publication of the Ministry of Petroleum
and Natural Gas which gives an overall picture of India’s petroleum & Gas sector. The publication
includes data on production, refining, transport and marketing, imports, and exports of crude oil
and petroleum products.
ii. “Swachhta Pakhwada Awards” have been initiated for outstanding performance in the
celebration. Based on their performance, IOCL was ranked first, ONGC second and HPCL placed
third.
13. Who recently (in March ’22) was appointed as the chairperson of the High-Powered
Committee of the Chardham Project?
1) Ravi Chopra
2) AK Sikri
3) Ashok Bhushan
4) Shiva Kirti Singh
5) Madan Lokur
Answer- 2) AK Sikri
Explanation:
Justice AK Sikri, former judge of the Supreme Court (SC) was appointed as the Chairman of the
high-powered committee which constituted to consider the cumulative and independent impact
of the CharDham Mahamarg Vikas Pariyojana (Char Dham Highway Development Project). He
succeeded Professor Ravi Chopra who resigned recently from this post.
i. Prior to this appointment, Justice Sikri served as the head of the “Oversight Committee” to
oversee the implementation of the Char Dham project.
ii. The project included construction of 900 km roads to provide all weather connectivity to four
holy towns located in Uttarakhand-Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.
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14. Who was recently (in March’22) appointed as the Chairman of Insurance Regulatory
Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for 3years?
1) Debasish Panda
2) Siddharth Singh
3) Subhash Chandra Khuntia
4) V S Narendra Chandra
5) Bhaskar Roy
Answer- 1) Debasish Panda
Explanation:
The government appointed Debasish Panda as the Chairman of Insurance Regulatory
Development Authority of India (IRDAI). He will serve for the tenure for three years (2022-2025).
Debasish Panda will succeed Subhash Chandra Khuntia, who completed his term in May 2021.
i. The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
About Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI):
It is a statutory organization established by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
Act, 1999.
Founded- 1999
Headquarters– Hyderabad
15. In March 2022, _________ acquired a ______ stake in National Asset Reconstruction
Company Limited (NARCL) for a total cash consideration of Rs 137.5 crore in tranches.
1) Indian Bank; 5%
2) ICICI Bank; 6%
3) IDBI Bank; 4%
4) ICICI Bank; 5%
5) IDBI Bank; 3%
Answer- 4) ICICI Bank; 5%
Explanation:
ICICI Bank is set to acquire a 5% stake in National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
(NARCL) for a total cash consideration of up to Rs 137.5 crore in tranches.
i. The equity investment will be in tranches with the 1st tranche of equity investment of Rs 70.45
crore. This is expected to be completed by 31st March 2022.
About ICICI Bank:
MD & CEO– Sandeep Bakhshi
Tagline– Khayaal Aapka
16. Name the organisation that introduced a new one-of-a-kind mission named "Vigil" to
protect the Earth from its nearest star (Sun).
1) European Space Agency
2) JAXA
3) SpaceX
4) NASA
5) Canadian Space Agency
Answer- 1) European Space Agency
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Explanation:
The European Space Agency (ESA) introduced its new one-of-a-kind mission named “Vigil”, which
is meant to protect the Earth from its nearest star (Sun). ‘Vigil’ is derived from the Latin word
‘vigilia’ meaning wakefulness, while ‘vigilis exceptus’ means sentry, or guard.
i. The mission was previously named “Lagrange” after the location the mission spacecraft will be
sent but later the name has been changed to ‘Vigil’.
ii. The Vigil spacecraft will be launched to the fifth Lagrange(L5) point which is 150 million
kilometres from both Earth and the sun.
IMPORTANT DAYS
17. The World Glaucoma Week (WGW) was observed across the globe on _______ with the
theme of “The world is bright, save your sight”.
1) 4th to 10th March 2022
5) 3rd to 9th March 2022
Answer- 2) 6th to 12th March 2022
Explanation:
World Glaucoma Day is annually observed across the globe on 12th March to create awareness
about Glaucoma, the one of the most common causes of irreversible blindness.
i. World Glaucoma Week (WGW) 2022 is celebrated from 6th to 12th March 2022 with the
theme of “The world is bright, save your sight”.
ii. WGW, a global initiative of the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) and World Glaucoma
Patient Association is also annually observed to create awareness about Glaucoma.
STATE NEWS
18. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Andhra Pradesh’s Budget
for 2022-23 presented in March 2022?
A) The Finance Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Buggana Rajendranath presented the Budget
for 2022-23 with a proposed expenditure of Rs 2.56 lakh crore
B) Kurasala Kannababu, AP’s Agriculture Minister presented the State’s Agriculture Budget
for 2022-23 with an outlay of Rs 43,052.78 crore.
C) The government also proposed to create a Rs 350 crore Special Development Package
Fund, placing Rs 2 crore at the disposal of each MLA.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Finance Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Buggana Rajendranath presented the Budget for 2022-
23 with a proposed expenditure of Rs 2.56 lakh crore
i. Kurasala Kannababu, AP’s Agriculture Minister presented the State’s Agriculture Budget for
2022-23 with an outlay of Rs 43,052.78 crore.
ii. The government also proposed to create a Rs 350 crore Special Development Package Fund,
placing Rs 2 crore at the disposal of each MLA.
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CA STATIC GK
19. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the International Labour
Organization (ILO)?
1) ILO is the only tripartite United Nations agency that brings together governments, employers
and workers.
2) ILO was established in 1912 and the Headquarters of ILO is Paris, France.
3) India is a founding member of the International Labour Organization.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
About International Labour Organization (ILO):
ILO is the only tripartite United Nations agency that brings together governments, employers and
workers from 187 member countries. It was founded at the Paris Peace Conference under the
Treaty of Versailles.
i. India is a founder member of the International Labour Organization.
ii. Objective – To set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent
work for all women and men.
Establishment – Since 1919.
HeadQuarters – Geneva, Switzerland.
20. Which of the following is a type of Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI)?

1) Closed System PPI
2) Open System PPI
3) Semi-open System
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) are instruments that facilitate purchase of goods and services,
including financial services, remittance facilities, etc., against the value stored on such
instruments.
PPIs that can be issued in the country are classified under three types
• Closed System PPIs: These PPIs are issued by an entity for facilitating the purchase of
goods and services from that entity only and do not permit cash withdrawal. The
operation of such instruments doesn’t require approval by the RBI.
• Semi-closed System PPIs: These PPIs are issued by banks (approved by RBI) and non-
banks (authorized by RBI) for purchase of goods and services at merchant locations
which have a specific contract with the issuer to accept the PPIs as payment instruments.
• Open System PPIs: These PPIs are issued only by banks (approved by RBI) and are used
at any merchant for purchase of goods and services. Cash withdrawal at ATMs / Points of
Sale (PoS) terminals / Business Correspondents (BCs) are also allowed through such
PPIs.
21. Where is Nagarjuna Sagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve located?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Telangana
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Answer- 3) Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:
About Andhra Pradesh (AP):
Chief Minister (CM)– Yeduguri Sandinti Jagan Mohan Reddy
Tiger Reserve– Nagarjuna Sagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Zoological Parks– Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
22. Who is the current (as of March’22) MD & CEO of ICICI Bank?
1) Sandeep Bakhshi
2) V. Vaidyanathan
3) Shanti Lal Jain
4) Amitabh Chaudhry
5) Atul Kumar Goel
Answer- 1) Sandeep Bakhshi
Explanation:
About ICICI Bank:
MD & CEO– Sandeep Bakhshi
Tagline– Khayaal Aapka
23. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) was formed on the
recommendation of which committee?
1) Tandon Committee
2) Banerjee Committee
3) Kutumbe Committee
4) Malhotra Committee
5) Gupta Committee
Answer- 4) Malhotra Committee
Explanation:
In 1993, the Government set up a committee under the chairmanship of RN Malhotra, former
Governor of RBI, to propose recommendations for reforms in insurance.
i. Following the recommendations of the Malhotra Committee report, in 1999, the Insurance
Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) was constituted as an autonomous body to
regulate and develop the insurance industry.
24. Which of the following institutions cannot sell Sovereign Gold Bonds?
1) Scheduled Commercial Banks
2) Small Finance Banks
3) Clearing Corporation of India Ltd
4) Post Offices
5) Stock Exchanges
Answer- 2) Small Finance Banks
Explanation:
The Central government started to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds for 2021 in four tranches, which
will be sold through scheduled commercial banks, Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited
(SHCIL), Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL), designated post offices, and recognised
stock exchanges.
i. Small finance banks and Payment banks will not sell these bonds.
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25. Which country will host the G7 Summit in 2022?

1) Canada
2) France
3) Germany
4) UK
5) USA
Answer- 3) Germany
Explanation:
Germany will host the G7 Summit in 2022. The presidency of G7 meetings is held by each of the
seven countries in turn, each year.
i. The seven G7 countries are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US.
26. Statutory Liquidity Ratio is a minimum percentage of deposits that a commercial bank
has to maintain in the form of liquid cash, gold or other securities.
What does SLR stand for ______ Liquidity Ratio.
1) Sell
2) Saving
3) Safe
4) Statutory
5) Securities
Answer- 4) Statutory
Explanation:
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) is a minimum percentage of deposits that a commercial bank has
to maintain in the form of liquid cash, gold or other securities.
27. _____________ is the rate at which the RBI borrows money from commercial banks within
the country.
1) Statutory Liquidity Ratio
2) Cash Reserve Ratio
3) Bank Rate
4) Repo Rate
5) Reverse Repo rate
Answer- 5) Reverse Repo rate
Explanation:
Reverse Repo rate is the rate at which the RBI borrows money from commercial banks within
the country
28. “SIMBEX” is an annual bilateral naval exercise conducted between India & which
country?
1) Russia
2) France
3) China
4) USA
5) Singapore
Answer – 5) Singapore
Explanation:
Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is an annual bilateral naval exercise
conducted by the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
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29. For the 1st Time, a Hindi book translated into English named “Tomb of Sand” has been
long listed for the International Booker Prize 2022.
Who originally authored the book in Hindi?
1) Jhumpa Lahiri
2) Geetanjali Shree
3) Kiran Desai
4) Arundhati Roy
5) Srishti Jha
Answer- 2) Geetanjali Shree
Explanation:
For the first time, a Hindi book translated into English “Tomb of Sand” has been long listed for the
International Booker Prize 2022, besides 12 others.
i. Tomb of Sand, originally written by Geetanjali Shree in Hindi under the name ‘Ret Samadhi’, tells
the story of an old woman who is depressed after her husband’s death. Daisy Rockwell has
translated the book into English.
30. In March 2022, Joe Biden announced major non-NATO ally status for ____________.
1) Colombia
2) Argentina
3) Japan
4) Brazil
5) Israel
Answer- 1) Colombia
Explanation:
President Joe Biden announced that he intends to designate Colombia as a major non-NATO ally,
a step that will provide the Latin American nation with certain benefits in the areas of defense,
trade and security cooperation.
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