03 March 2022

1. Which country has topped Knight Frank's The Wealth Report 2022 list for the most
number of billionaires' population globally?

A. United States

B. Russia

C. Australia

D. China

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The list has been topped by the United States (748) and China (554).

2. The 19th edition of the India-US MCG meeting has been held at which place?

A. Noida

B. Pune

C. Bikaner

D. Agra

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The 19th edition of the India-US Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was held in
Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
3. How many years of diplomatic relations have been completed between India and
Belgium?

A. 75 years

B. 85 years

C. 55 years

D. 65 years

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

India and Belgium have completed 75 years of diplomatic relations.

4. The e-Bill system was launched by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for Central
Government Ministries. The system has been developed by whom?

A. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

B. Public Financial Management System (PFMS)

C. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)

D. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The e-Bill system has been developed by the Public Financial Management System (PFMS)
Division of the Ministry of Finance.
5. Exercise Vayu Shakti 2022 will be organised in which place by the IAF?

A. Nainital

B. Jaisalmer

C. Agra

D. Pithoragarh

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct the Exercise Vayu Shakti that will take place at the
Pokharan range in Jaisalmer.

6. Indian Army has banned how many Apps to prevent leaking of information to its
personnel?

A. 99 Apps

B. 69 Apps

C. 89 Apps

D. 79 Apps

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Indian Army has banned 89 Apps to prevent the leaking of information to its personnel.
7. Indian shooter who won the gold medal in Men's 10m Air Pistol event at 2022 ISSF World
Cup in Cairo?

A. Ronjan Sodhi

B. Saurabh Chaudhary

C. Jitu Rai

D. Divyansh Singh Panwar

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Indian shooting ace Saurabh Chaudhary has won the gold medal in Men's 10m Air Pistol
event at the ongoing 2022 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in
Cairo, Egypt.

8. Professor Deepak Dhar has become which Indian to be awarded the Boltzmann Medal?

A. Third

B. First

C. Second

D. Fourth

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Professor of Physicist, Deepak Dhar became the first Indian to be awarded the Boltzmann
Medal.
9. MeitY has tied with which company to train Indian startups in making apps and games for
the global market?

A. Apple

B. IBM

C. Google

D. Microsoft

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Google has announced a cohort of 100 early to mid-stage Indian startups as a part of the
Appscale Academy programme.

10. Which edition of the CII Technology Summit has been hosted by the Confederation of
Indian Industry, New Delhi in partnership with DST?

A. 28th edition

B. 35th Edition

C. 12th edition

D. 15th Edition

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Confederation of Indian Industry New Delhi hosted the 28th edition of the CII Technology
Summit in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
11. World Hearing Day is being celebrated every year on which date?

A. March 03

B. March 05

C. March 04

D. March 06

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

World Hearing Day is a campaign held each year on March 3 by the Office of Prevention of
Blindness and Deafness of the World Health Organization (WHO).

12. World Wildlife Day is being celebrated on which date?

A. March 05

B. March 01

C. March 03

D. March 02

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

World Wildlife Day is celebrated across the globe on March 3, 2022.

13. What is the theme of 2022 World Wildlife Day?

A. Life below water: for people and planet

B. Sustaining all life on earth

C. Forests and Livelihoods: sustaining people and planet

D. Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The Theme of World Wildlife Day 2022 is: "Recovering key species for ecosystem
restoration".

14. How many seats went to the polls in the sixth phase of UP Elections 2022?

A. 48

B. 45

C. 57

D. 62

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The sixth phase of UP Assembly Polls 2022 has been held in 57 seats across 10 districts
including Gorakhpur, Ambedkar Nagar, Kushinagar, Deoria, Ballia, Basti, Balrampur,
Maharajganj, Sant Kabir Nagar and Siddharthnagar.

15. What is the rank of India in the 'Wealth Report 2022' by Knight Frank, which ranks
countries in terms of most number of billionaires' population?
A. Fourth

B. Sixth

C. Third

D. Second

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

India is ranked 3rd in terms of the most number of billionaires' population globally in 2021,
as per Knight Frank's latest edition of The Wealth Report 2022.

16. Who has launched the 'Stree Manoraksha Project'?

A. Smriti Irani

B. Anupriya Patel

C. Meenakshi Lekhi

D. Nirmala Sitharaman

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Women and Child Development Minister, Smriti Irani launched the 'Stree Manoraksha
Project'.

17. Which edition of Civil Accounts Day has been celebrated in India?

A. 46th
B. 44th

C. 45th

D. 47th

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The 46th Civil Accounts Day has celebrated on March 02, 2022, at Dr Ambedkar
International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi.

18. Nikhat Zareen and Nitu were in news for winning the gold medal for India in which
event?

A. Hockey

B. Weightlifting

C. Shooting

D. Boxing

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen (52kg) and Nitu (48kg) has won gold medals at the 73rd
Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament, held in Sofia, Bulgaria.

19.GOES-T is a next-generation weather satellite launched by which space agency to forecast

hazardous environmental conditions?

A. Roscosmos
B. NASA

C. China space agency (CNSA)

D. ISRO

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The US space agency, NASA, successfully launched the third in a series of four next-
generation weather satellites, Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES),
from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.

20. The WHO has declared March 03 as World Hearing Day. What is the theme of World
Hearing Day in 2022?

A. Hearing Care for All

B. Check your hearing

C. Hearing for Life. Don't let hearing loss limit you

D. To hear for life, listen with care

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The Theme of World Hearing Day 2022 is: "To hear for life, listen with care."

04 March 2022

1. Who has been appointed as the CEO of the National e-Governance Division (NeGD)?
A. Vinay Singh

B. Debabrata Nayak

C. Abhishek Singh

D. Vinay Thakur

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

In a top-level administrative realignment the Union government has announced to elevate

senior IAS officers and Digital India Corporation CEO Abhishek Singh as new National e-
Governance Division (NeGD) CEO.

2. Which country topped in the 2022 International Intellectual property Index?

A. Sweden

B. Germany

C. United States

D. United Kingdom

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

United States has topped the ranking in which 55 countries have been ranked in the 2022
International Intellectual property Index.

3. Union Minister for MSME, Narayan Rane has announced the establishment of MSME-
Technology Centre with an outlay of Rs. 200 Crore, in which city?
A. Sindhudurg

B. Pune

C. Panji

D. Nasik

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Narayan Rane has
announced the establishment of MSME-Technology Centre with an outlay of Rs. 200 Crore,
in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.

4. Which institution hosted the OCEANS 2022 conference along with the National Institution
of Ocean Technology for the first time in India?

A. IIT-Guwahati

B. IIT-Roorkee

C. IIT-Kanpur

D. IIT-Madras

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Indian Institute of Technology Madras and National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT),
Chennai, are organizing OCEANS 2022 Conference and Exposition, the Bi-annual event for
Global Marine Researchers, technologists and engineers, students, and policymakers.
5. China claimed a domestic record for launching 22 satellites into space by using which
rocket?

A. Long March 3C rocket

B. Long March 8 rocket

C. Long March 2E rocket

D. Long March 4A rocket

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

China's second Long March 8 rocket launched late Saturday carrying a domestic record 22
satellites for a range of commercial Chinese space companies.

6. Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN 2022 is a military training exercise of India with which
country?

A. USA

B. Japan

C. Sri Lanka

D. Nepal

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The third edition of the joint military exercise "EX DHARMA GUARDIAN-2022" between
India and Japan will be conducted at Belagavi (Belgaum), Karnataka.
7. Which is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?

A. Moscow

B. Geneva

C. Vienna

D. New York

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization, which

seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for nuclear
weapons. It is headquartered in Vienna.

8. World Civil Defence Day is being observed on which date?

A. March 01

B. March 02

C. February 28

D. February 27

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

World Civil Defence Day is observed on 1st March each year to create awareness about the
importance of civil protection and preparedness.

9. What is the revised compensation to the kind of hit-and-run victims in case of death?
A. 2 Lakhs

B. 75000

C. 50,000

D. 1 Lakhs

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The government has raised the compensation to the kind of victims of Hit and Run Motor
accidents to 2 lakh rupees in case of death which is an eight-fold increase from the current
cap of 25 thousand rupees.

10. Where is the headquarters of the International Air Transport Association located?

A. Berlin, Germany

B. Montreal, Canada

C. New Delhi, India

D. Paris, France

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The International Air Transport Association is a trade association of the world's airlines
founded in 1945. The headquarters is in Montreal, Canada

11. What does 'S' stand for in 'SWIFT' financial messaging service?

A. Service
B. Society

C. Secure

D. Simple

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The SWIFT system stands for the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial
Telecommunication. It is the world's leading provider of secure financial messaging services.

12. Who will be the first woman to lead SEBI in 2022?

A. Preetha Reddy

B. Chanda Kochhar

C. Sikha Sharma

D. Madhabi Puri Buch

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Madhabi Puri Buch, a former ICICI Banker, has been named the new head of India's
Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI), succeeding Ajay Tyagi.

13. India has decided not to deploy its combat jets in a multi-nation air exercise in which
country?

A. Ukraine

B. Russia
C. UK

D. USA

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Indian Air Force has decided not to deploy its combat jets in a multilateral air exercise in
the UK next month in view of the situation arising out of the crisis in Ukraine.

14. Millennium Challenge Corporation is an initiative of which country?

A. Sri Lanka

B. Nepal

C. Russia

D. Iran

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Nepalese Parliament approved a $500 million U.S. government aid program Millennium
Challenge Corporation overcoming domestic political divisions and objections from China.

15. Who has become the first Indian to be named for the Boltzmann Medal in 2022 for
contribution in the field of statistical physics?

A. Meghnad Saha

B. Ashoken Sen

C. Deepak Dhar

D. Piara Gill
Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Physicist Professor Deepak Dhar has become the first Indian to be awarded the Boltzmann
Medal.

16. The Zero Discrimination Day is held every year on which day?

A. March 02

B. February 28

C. March 01

D. February 29

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Zero Discrimination Day is held every year on the 1st of March.

17. Which country has become the first country to authorize a plant-based COVID-19
vaccine?

A. South Korea

B. Canada

C. Italy

D. China
Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Canada has become the first country to authorize a plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.

18. Which player won Gold for India at the Wushu Stars Championship 2022 in Russia?

A. Sadia Tariq

B. Poonam Khatri

C. Sanathoi Devi

D. None of the above

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Indian Wushu player Sadia Tariq has won a gold medal in the junior tournament at the
Moscow Wushu Stars Championship 2022.

19. Which Country Astronomers discovered 1st Known Quadruple Asteroid System?

A. Japan

B. Thailand

C. China

D. South Korea

Answer: Option B

Explanation:
A Team of researchers from Thailand and France led by Anthony Berdeu of the National
Astronomical Research Institute, Thailand has discovered a third moon (130 Elektra) orbiting
the main-belt asteroid Elektra, which already has two moons in its orbit.

20. How many times did Rafael Nadal has won the Mexican Open ATP 500 title?

A. 8

B. 4

C. 6

D. 5

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal has won the Mexican Open ATP 500 title 4th time.

05 March 2022

1. What is the rank of India in the sustainable Development Report 2021 list?

A. 122nd

B. 120th

C. 124th

D. 121st

Answer: Option B
Explanation:

Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has released its 6th Edition of
'Sustainable Development Report 2021 (SDR 2021). India has been ranked at 120th position
in the Sustainable Development Report 2021 or Sustainable Development Index 2021.

2. Name of the city of India that has created a Guinness record by lighting 11.71 lakh clay
lamps (diyas) in 10 minutes, on the occasion of Mahashivratri 2022?

A. Haridwar

B. Ujjain

C. Delhi

D. Varanasi

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh has created a new Guinness world record of 'largest display of oil
lamps' by lighting more than 11.71 lakh lamps on the occasion of Mahashivratri.

3. Which country has topped in the Sustainable Development Index 2021 List?

A. Sweden

B. Denmark

C. Belgium

D. Finland

Answer: Option D
Explanation:

Finland topped the Index followed by Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Belgium have been
ranked at 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place.

4. Anubhav is a mobile car showroom, launched by which auto company for its rural
customers?

A. Mahindra & Mahindra

B. Ashok Leyland

C. Maruti Suzuki

D. Tata Motors

Answer: Option D

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.

5. Who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of LIC Mutual Fund?

A. RS Ramakrishnan

B. PS Ramakrishnan

C. TS Ramakrishnan

D. MS Ramakrishnan

Answer: Option C
Explanation:

LIC Mutual Fund has appointed TS Ramakrishnan as the managing director and chief
executive officer (MD & CEO) of LIC Mutual Fund with effect.

6. The new edition of Knight Frank's The Wealth Report 2022, what is the rank of India in
the billionaire population globally?

A. Third

B. Fourth

C. First

D. Second

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The latest edition of The Wealth Report 2022 by Knight Frank, India has been ranked third in
the population of billionaires globally in 2021.

7. Who has inaugurated a newly developed "Arogya Vanam" at the President's Estate in New
Delhi?

A. Ram Nath Kovind

B. Narendra Modi

C. Rajnath Singh

D. Hardeep Singh Puri

Answer: Option A
Explanation:

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, has inaugurated a newly developed "Arogya
Vanam" at the President's Estate in New Delhi to promote the importance of Ayurvedic
plants and their effects on the human body.

8. National Safety Day is being celebrated on which date?

A. March 04

B. March 03

C. March 02

D. March 05

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The day of 4th March is celebrated as National Safety Day to commemorate the foundation
of the National Safety Council. The day aims to raise awareness about all safety protocols,
including on-roads, workplaces, health and the environment.

9. Who has been appointed as the CFO of the LIC?

A. Sunil Agrawal

B. Supriya Bakhshi

C. Pankaj Jain

D. Vinay Kumar Verma

Answer: Option A
Explanation:

Life Insurance Corp. of India has decided to appoint Sunil Agrawal as a chief financial
officer (CFO) of the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), his appointment is on a contractual
basis.

10. Which of the following ministry and Google have announced to train 100 Indian startups
under the Appscale Academy program?

A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

B. Ministry of Education

C. Ministry of Women & Child Development

D. Ministry of Tribals

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Startup Hub of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Google announced
to train 100 Indian startups under Appscale Academy program.

11. Defence Ministry will host the 12th edition of the prestigious biennial defence exhibition,
DefExpo 2022 at which place?

A. Gandhinagar

B. Jaisalmer

C. Bhubaneshwar

D. Lucknow
Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Defence Ministry will host the 12th edition of the prestigious biennial defence exhibition,
DefExpo 2022, at Gandhinagar in Gujarat.

12. What is the theme of National Safety Day (NSD) 2022?

A. Enhance Safety and Health Performance by Use of Advanced Technologies

B. Cultivate and Sustain a safe culture for building the nation

C. Nurture young minds - Develop safety culture

D. Road safety

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The theme of NSD 2022 is "'Nurture young minds - Develop safety culture'".

13. March 4th is being celebrated as which date?

A. World Post Day

B. World Service Day

C. World Obesity Day

D. World Diet Food Day

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

"World Obesity Day" is celebrated all over the world on 4th March.
14. Ashneer Grover has resigned as MD and Director of which Indian fintech company?

A. PhonePe

B. BharatPe

C. Google Pay

D. Paytm

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Ashneer Grover has resigned from the post of MD and Director of Indian Fintech company
BharatPe.

15. Government has approved how much amount of additional Central assistance under the
NDRF to five States and one Union Territory?

A. 1943 crore rupees

B. 1382 crore rupees

C. 1682 crore rupees

D. 1250 crore rupees

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

he Government has approved over 1,682 crore rupees of additional Central assistance under
the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to five States and one Union Territory.
16. Dr Jitendra Singh has launched International Monsoon Project Office at which Institute?

A. IITM Chennai

B. IITM Delhi

C. IITM Pune

D. IITM Punjab

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Dr Jitendra Singh has launched International Monsoon Project Office at the Indian Institute
of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) Pune.

17. The ministry of Women & Child Development has launched 'Stree Manoraksha Project'
in collaboration with which organisation to improve the mental health of the women
population across the country?

A. ARVI Trust

B. Neptune Foundation.

C. Isha Foundation

D. NIMHANS

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The initiative has been launched in collaboration with NIMHANS, a world-renowned centre
for mental health, neurosciences and allied fields, based in Bengaluru.
18. India Director of World Bank Junaid Kamal Ahmed has been named as the Vice
President of which international agency?

A. NITI Aayog

B. UNESCO

C. International Agency for Women

D. International Credit Agency

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

India Director of the World Bank Junaid Kamal Ahmed has been named the Vice-Chairman
of the International Credit Agency.

19. In which sports, Shri Nivetha, Esha Singh and Ruchita Vinerkar win a gold medal?

A. Weightlifting

B. Shooting

C. Boxing

D. Hockey

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

India's Shri Nivetha, Esha Singh and Ruchita Vinerkar have won the gold medal in the
women's 10m air pistol team event of the ISSF World Cup.

06 March 2022
1. Who has been appointed as the new CEO of the airline company Jet Airways?

A. Naresh Goyal

B. Anita Naresh Goyal

C. Sanjiv Kapoor

D. Rahul Taneja

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Sanjiv Kapoor has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jet Airways.

2. Which of these has been awarded the 'Special Jury Award' at the 9th edition of the FICCI
Water Awards?

A. National River Conservation Plan

B. National Mission for Clean Ganga

C. National Green Tribunal

D. AMRUT

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has been felicitated with the 'Special Jury
Award' at the 9th edition of the FICCI Water Awards.
3. Which Formula 1 team has terminated the contract of Russian driver Nikita Mazepin?

A. Ashton Martin

B. Red Bull

C. McLaren

D. Haas

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The Haas Formula One team has terminated their contract with Russian driver Nikita
Mazepin with immediate effect following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

4. What is the theme of World Obesity Day 2022?

A. Every Action Counts

B. End weight stigma

C. Everybody Needs to Act

D. Every Body Needs Everybody

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The theme for World Obesity Day 2022 is 'Everybody Needs to Act'.

5. Which country has the most nuclear weapons in the world?

A. United States
B. Russia

C. France

D. China

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Russia has about 6257 nuclear warheads in total, which includes 1458 active ones, 3039
available ones and 1760 retired ones.

6. What amount of loan has been sanctioned by Axis Bank for India's healthcare sector, under
the SAMRIDH facility?

A. USD 200 million

B. USD 100 million

C. USD 150 million

D. USD 120 million

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Axis Bank has signed an MoU with IPE Global for strengthening India's healthcare
infrastructure by providing affordable finance of up to USD 150 million (about Rs 1,140
crore) through SAMRIDH.

7. "Vida" is a new brand name launched by which company for its upcoming electric
vehicles?
A. Bajaj Auto

B. Hero MotoCorp

C. Suzuki

D. Tvs Motor

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Hero MotoCorp has unveiled a new brand "Vida", for its emerging mobility solutions and
upcoming electric vehicles. (Vida means life).

8. Aman Lekhi has resigned from which position of India?

A. Additional Solicitor General

B. Additional Solicitor General of India

C. Election Commissioner

D. Deputy Comptrollers and Auditors General of India

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Senior Advocate Aman Lekhi has tendered his resignation as the Additional Solicitor General
(ASG) at the Supreme Court with immediate effect.

9. The 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup is being held in which country?

A. Bangladesh
B. India

C. Australia

D. New Zealand

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup kicked off in New Zealand.

10. Which among the following is Europe's largest nuclear power plant?

A. Zaporizhzhia

B. Cernavoda

C. Bohunice

D. Khmelnytskyi

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station, located in southeastern Ukraine near the city of
Enerhodar, is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe and among the 10 largest in the
world.

11. The DefExpo 2022 has been postponed till further orders. The event was scheduled to
take place in which city?

A. Gandhinagar

B. Ranchi
C. Bengaluru

D. Lucknow

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The DefExpo 2022 that was scheduled to be held in Gandhinagar of Gujarat has been
postponed by the Ministry of Defence, due to logistics problems being experienced by
participants.

12. Who is the author of the book titled- Unfinished?

A. Salman Rushdie

B. Priyanka Chopra

C. Anuja Chauhan

D. Amitav Ghosh

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Unfinished is a 2021 memoir of global icon Priyanka Chopra. It has been described as a
"collection of personal essays, stories and observations" and chronicles important moments in
Chopra's life and her twenty-year-long career.

13. India's largest EV charging station for 4 wheelers, with 121 charging points, has been
launched in which city?

A. Chennai

B. Pune
C. Gurugram

D. New Delhi

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

India's largest electric vehicle (EV) charging station for 4 wheelers has been launched in
Sector 86 of Gurugram, in Haryana.

14. Who among the following led Rajasthan Royals to win the inaugural IPL title?

A. David Warner

B. Rahul Dravid

C. Shane Warne

D. Ross Taylor

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Shane Warne had led the Rajasthan Royals to its fairy tale title win against Chennai Super
Kings in the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008 as their captain.

15. India has signed a Host Country Agreement with the International Telecommunication
Union (ITU) for the establishment of an Area Office & Innovation Centre of ITU in which
city of the country?

A. New Delhi

B. Pune
C. Chennai

D. Noida

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The Government of India has signed the Host Country Agreement (HCA) with International
Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the establishment of an Area Office & Innovation
Centre of ITU in New Delhi.

16. Who is the author of the book titled - Blue Umbrella?

A. RK Laxman

B. R. K. Narayan

C. Arundhati Roy

D. Ruskin Bond

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The Blue Umbrella is a 1980 novel written by Ruskin Bond. It is a story of an ordinary
village girl Binya and her love for the blue umbrella.

17. What is the objective of the scheme 'Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
(PMBJP)'?

A. Ensure access to quality medicines for all sections of the population especially the poor
and the deprived ones.
B. Create awareness about generic medicines through education and publicity to counter the
perception that quality is synonymous with high price only.

C. Generate employment by engaging individual entrepreneurs in opening of PMBJP Kendra.

D. All of the above

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

With an objective of making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all,
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the Department
of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India in November,
2008.

18. SAMRIDH is an initiative of the Government of India to improve the health

infrastructure. The initiative is supported by IIT Delhi and which organization?

A. BRICS

B. World Bank

C. WHO

D. USAID

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

SAMRIDH is supported by United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

and Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-D). SAMRIDH stands for Sustainable Access
to Markets and Resources for Innovative Delivery of Healthcare.
19. Former Chief of the Indian Army, General S F Rodrigues has passed away. He had also
served as the Governor of which state?

A. Rajasthan

B. Haryana

C. Punjab

D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

General S F Rodrigues, who had served as Chief of the Indian Army from 1990 to 1993
passes away at the age of 88 years. General Sunith Francis Rodrigues was also the Governor
of Punjab from 2004 to 2010.

20. What is the name of India's automatic train collision protection system?

A. Suraksha

B. Dhaal

C. Kavach

D. Raksha

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Indian Railways tested 'Kavach', an automatic train collision protection system by making
two trains hurtle towards each other at full speed today, one with the Railways Minister
Ashwini Vaishnaw and another with Railway Board chairman on board.
07 March 2022

1. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and who has signed an MoU towards green
energy goals?

A. Bank of Baroda

B. Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited

C. Coal India

D. SEBI

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited
have signed a Memorandum of Understanding towards green energy goals and a carbon-
neutral economy.

2. Which state government has announced "Camel Protection and Development Policy" in its
budget 2022-23?

A. Government of Maharashtra

B. Government of Kerala

C. Government of Rajasthan

D. Gujarat government

Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Government of Rajasthan has announced "Camel Protection and Development Policy" in
its budget 2022-23.

3. Which ministry has launched the seventh consecutive edition of the world's largest urban
sanitation survey?

A. Ministry of Women

B. Ministry of Education

C. Ministry of Tribals

D. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched Swachh Survekshan 2022 which is the
seventh consecutive edition of the world's largest urban sanitation survey.

4. In which city did Reliance Industries Ltd 0pen Indias first global destination named Jio
World Center?

A. Noida

B. Mumbai

C. Ahmedabad

D. Nagpur

Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Reliance Industries opens the global destination the Jio World Centre in the heart of Mumbai
in BKC.

5. Which is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?

A. Geneva

B. New York

C. Moscow

D. Vienna

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The IAEA Secretariat is headquartered at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria.

6. Which edition of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup has started in New Zealand?

A. 12th Edition

B. 5th edition

C. 9th Edition

D. 7th Edition

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The 12th edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 is finally underway in New
Zealand.
7. Who among these is an Arjuna award winner in this sport, who has part of an Asian Games
bronze medal-winning side?

A. Kiran George

B. Robert George

C. George Gervin

D. Jimmy George

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Jimmy George was an Indian volleyball player and is considered among the greatest to ever
play the sport.

8. The 19th edition of the India-US Military Cooperation Group meeting has been held in
which city?

A. Maharashtra

B. Jaipur

C. Agra

D. Pune

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The 19th edition of the Indo-US Military Cooperation Group meeting has been held in Agra,
Uttar Pradesh.
9. Which of the following automobile company has unveiled a new brand "Vida" for electric
vehicles?

A. Honda MotoCorp

B. Hyundai Motocorp

C. Hero Motocorp

D. Yamaha MotoCorp

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Hero MotoCorp has unveiled a new brand "VIDA" for emerging mobility solutions and
upcoming electric vehicles.

10. General Sunith Francis, who has passed away, belongs to which profession?

A. Major General

B. Former Chief of Indian Army

C. Lieutenant General

D. General Officer

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Former Army chief General Sunith Francis Rodrigues, who was known as a strategist and
also served as the governor of Punjab has passed away.
11. PetrFiala has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of which country?

A. Austria

B. Latvia

C. Serbia

D. Czech Republic

Answer: Option D

Explanation

PetrFiala has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the Czech Republic by President
Milos Zeman.

12. Which of these is a name is given to the border security force's increased surveillance
along the Pakistan border in Rajasthan?

A. Sard Hawa

B. Good Samaritan

C. Randori Behak

D. Devi Shakti

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The name given to the Border Security Force's increased surveillance along the Pakistan
border in Rajasthan is "SardHawa".
13. Who has cancelled the license of Sarjerodada Naik Shirala Sahakari Bank Sangli,
Maharashtra?

A. Reserve Bank of India

B. Yes Bank

C. Ministry of Finance

D. Canara Bank

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the license of Sarjerodada Naik Shirala Sahakari
Bank Sangli, Maharashtra due to a lack of sufficient capital and earning potential.

14. The Konyaks are among the largest tribes in which state?

A. Chhattisgarh

B. Nagaland

C. Tripura

D. Jharkhand

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

population of Nagaland the Konyaks are the largest tribe, followed by the Aos, Tangkhuls,
Semas, and Angamis.

15. Which Union Ministry implements the MGNREGS?

A. Ministry of Law and Justice

B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

C. Ministry of Rural Development

D. Ministry of Labour and Employment

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is the

flagship scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development.

08 March 2022

1. The Indian Railways has planned to roll out its indigenously developed Automatic Train
Protection (ATP) system across 2,000 km of network in 2022-23 fiscal. What is the name of
this system?

A. Dhaal

B. Shastra

C. Kavach

D. Suraksha

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Indian Railways has planned to deploy its indigenously developed Automatic Train
Protection (ATP) system, 'Kavach', in a phased manner across all the networks.
2. The Indian Navy successfully test-fired the extended-range land-attack Brahmos
supersonic cruise missile from which stealth destroyer?

A. INS Chennai

B. INS Vikramaditya

C. INS Shakti

D. INS Arihant

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The Indian Navy successfully test-fired the long-range version of the BrahMos cruise missile
from the stealth destroyer INS Chennai.

3. Who is the author of the biography 'The Queen of Indian Pop: The Authorised Biography
of Usha Uthup'?

A. Srishti Jha

B. Arjit Taneja

C. Kanchi Kaul

D. Manit Joura

Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The book was originally written in Hindi titled "Ullas Ki Naav" by author Vikas Kumar Jha.
"The Queen of Indian Pop: The Authorised Biography of Usha Uthup" is the English
translation of the book, translated by the writer's daughter Srishti Jha.

4. International Women's Day is being celebrated on which date?

A. March 07

B. March 06

C. March 09

D. March 08

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

International Women's Day is celebrated annually across the world on March 8 as a symbolic
reminder of the historic journey that women have taken globally.

5. Indian diplomat Mukul Arya passed away in an untimely manner. He was an Indian envoy
to which among the following countries?

A. Ukraine

B. Israel

C. Turkey

D. Palestine

Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mukul Arya, India's representative to Palestine was found dead inside the Indian embassy in
Ramallah, a city in Palestine.

6. The sea-level trials of India's first indigenously developed Flying Trainer was successfully
completed at Puducherry. What is the name of this trainer aircraft?

A. HANSA-NG

B. HAWK-NG

C. HARRIS-NG

D. HERCULES-NG

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

India's first indigenously developed Flying Trainer 'HANSA-NG', successfully completed the
sea-level trials at Puducherry.

7. Which country has been added to the Grey List of 'Financial Action Task Force'?

A. Russia

B. UAE

C. Belarus

D. Ukraine

Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Paris-based Financial Action Task Force has added the UAE in its Grey List. It is a list of 23
countries of increased monitoring including fellow Middle-East nations Jordan, Syria and
Yemen.

8. 'The Blue Book: A Writer's Journal' is written by which author?

A. Amitava Kumar

B. Shekhar Gupta

C. Raja Mohan

D. Boria Majumdar

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Indian writer and journalist Amitava Kumar has come out with a new book titled 'The Blue
Book: A Writer's Journal'.

9. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of Telecom Disputes Settlement and
Appellate Tribunal?

A. Justice D N Patel

B. Justice K Chandru

C Justice Sadasivam

D. Justice Ranjan Gogoi

Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Government of India has appointed Delhi High Court Chief Justice D N Patel as the
chairperson of the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal.

10. How many seats of Rajya Sabha are scheduled to go to the polls?

A. 13

B. 10

C. 11

D. 15

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The biennial Rajya Sabha elections will be held for 13 seats. The seats will be spread across
six states including five Rajya Sabha seats in Punjab, three in Kerala, two in Assam and one
each in Tripura, Nagaland and Himachal Pradesh.

11. Cricket player Mithali Raj has achieved the feat of becoming the first woman to appear in
which World Cups?

A. 8

B. 4

C. 6

D. 5

Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Indian women cricket captain Mithali Raj has become the first woman to appear in six World
Cups. She is the only third cricketer overall to play six world cup after Sachin Tendulkar and
Javed Miandad.

12. Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state/UT?

A. Andhra Pradesh

B. Kerala

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Telangana

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

'Glycosmis albicarpa', a new gin berry species, was discovered from Kanyakumari Wildlife
Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu.

13. In 2022, CISF observed which edition of Raising Day celebrations?

A. 53

B. 50

C. 56

D. 59

Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The 53rd Raising Day ceremony of Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF) was organised
in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

14. Who has been appointed as the Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of the State Bank of
India?

A. Vasudevan P N

B. Nitin Chugh

C. Ajay Kanwal

D. Arun Ramanathan

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) has appointed Nitin Chugh as Deputy Managing Director (DMD)
to drive digital banking operations.

15. Who has become India's second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket?

A. Jasprit Bumrah

B. Mohammed Shami

C. R Ashwin

D. Ishant Sharma

Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Ravichandran Ashwin has become India's second-highest wicket-taker in Tests after Anil
Kumble by taking his 435th test wicket.

16. When will the biennial Rajya Sabha Elections 2022 be held?

A. April 01

B. March 31

C. April 02

D. April 03

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The biennial Rajya Sabha elections will be held for 13 seats on March 31, 2022. The seats are
spread across six states- Punjab, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Tripura and Nagaland.

17. The Ministry for Fisheries will organise the 'Sagar Parikrama' initiative in a phased
manner to understand the challenges, experiences and aspirations of the fishermen
community. The programme has been rolled out in which state in the first phase?

A. Maharashtra

B. Gujarat

C. Kerala

D. West Bengal

Answer: Option B

Explanation:
As a part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava', the Union Ministry for Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry and Dairying has organised the 'Sagar Parikrama' initiative, to understand the
challenges, experiences and aspirations of the fishermen community. The programme is
planned to be held in states that have a coastline, Gujarat will mark the first state as part of
this initiative.

18. Vidya Balan has been appointed as the brand ambassador of which insurance company?

A. HDFC Life Insurance

B. Tata AIA Life Insurance

C. Max Life Insurance

D. Bharti AXA Life Insurance

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Bollywood actress, Vidya Balan has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of Bharti AXA
Life Insurance.

19. The Rs 11,420 Crore Pune Metro Rail Project was inaugurated by which minister?

A. Rajnath Singh

B. Amit Shah

C. Piyush Goyal

D. Narendra Modi

Answer: Option D
Explanation:

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Pune Metro Rail Project and also
interacted with differently-abled, visually impaired students present inside the metro coach,
during his 10-minute ride in the Pune Metro.

20. The OCEANS 2022 Conference and Exposition was held in which city?

A. Kolkata

B. Chennai

C. Kochi

D. Mumbai

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and the National Institute of Ocean
Technology (NIOT), Chennai, jointly organised the OCEANS 2022 Conference and
Exposition, in hybrid mode in Chennai.

09 March 2022

1. Which nation has threatened to detach itself from the International Space Station?

A. South Korea

B. China

C. Russia
D. China

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Russia has reportedly released a propaganda video that shows Russian cosmonauts
disconnecting the Russian ISS modules from the International Space Station.

2. Which country has tested reconnaissance satellite systems?

A. Ukraine

B. Russia

C. North Korea

D. UAE

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

North Korea said it tested a camera designed to be placed on a reconnaissance satellite and
released space-based photos of Earth, a day after its rivals said it conducted a ballistic missile
launch.

3. India won seven medals at the 2022 ISSF World Cup 2022 in Cairo, Egypt. These included
how many gold medals?

A. 5

B. 4

C. 6
D. 8

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Indian shooters ended their campaign at the ISSF World Cup 2022 in Cairo, Egypt with a
total of seven medals, which included, four gold, two silver and one bronze medal.

4. Rod Marsh who died at the age of 74 was the former cricket player of which country?

A. Australia

B. South Africa

C. England

D. New Zealand

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Veteran Australian cricketer Rod Marsh, who played as a wicketkeeper for the Australian
national team has passed away due to a heart attack. He was 74.

5. What is the theme of the 2022 International Women's Day?

A. Time is Now: Rural and urban activists transforming women's lives

B. Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow

C. An equal world is an enabled world

D. Think equal, build smart, innovate for change

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The theme of 2022 International Women's Day is Gender equality today for a sustainable
tomorrow.

6. Which is the venue of the India Global Forum (IGF) event in 2022?

A. Bengaluru

B. Varanasi

C. Chennai

D. Gandhi Nagar

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The India Global Forum (IGF) event is scheduled in Bengaluru. Minister of State for
Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar is set to attend the event and interact with the
founders and CEOs of 30 unicorns during the event.

7. The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Metro project of which city?

A. Coimbatore

B. Pune

C. Mysuru

D. Trivandrum
Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Pune Metro project has been undertaken by MAHA Metro, an SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle)
of the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra. Prime Minister Narendra
Modi inaugurated the 12-km stretch of the total 32.2 km Pune metro rail project.

8. Microsoft has opened its largest data centre in India in Hyderabad. Apart from this, the
company already has how many data centres in the country?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Tech giant Microsoft has announced to set up its fourth data centre in India in Hyderabad,
Telangana. The Hyderabad Data centre will be one of the largest data centres in India and
will be operational by 2025. Microsoft already has a data centre in three Indian regions across
Pune, Mumbai, and Chennai.

9. Bharti Airtel has joined hands with which bank to launch a co-branded credit card to
strengthen the growth of India's digital ecosystem?

A. Axis Bank

B. HDFC Bank

C. ICICI Bank
D. Kotak Mahindra Bank

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen the growth
of the digital ecosystem in India, through a range of financial solutions.

10. SAMARTH is a Special Entrepreneurship Promotion Drive for Women launched by

which ministry?

A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

B. Ministry of Women and Child Development

C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

D. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has launched a Special Entrepreneurship
Promotion Drive for Women named -"SAMARTH".

11.'Donate-a-Pension' campaign has been launched under the central sector scheme by the
government?

A. PMSBY

B. PM-SYM

C. PMJJBY
D. PMFBY

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Union Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched the 'Donate-a-Pension'
campaign under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) scheme, from his
residence and donated the same to his gardener.

12. When will India resume scheduled commercial International passenger flights?

A. March 26

B. March 25

C. March 27

D. March 28

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

India will resume scheduled commercial international passenger services from March 27,
2022, after a two-year hiatus.

13. The India-Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX 2022 will be held in which
place?

A. Visakhapatnam

B. Kochi

C. Chennai

D. Kolkata
Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The 9th edition of the India - Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime Exercise named SLINEX (Sri
Lanka-India Naval Exercise) is scheduled at Visakhapatnam.

14. RBI is observing the Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) 2022. What is the
theme of the celebrations?

A.Unified Payments Interface

B. Smarter Digital Payments

C Outreach and Availability of Digital Payments

D. Go Digital, Go Secure

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The theme of Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) 2022 is: "Outreach and
Availability of Digital Payments".

15. Rahi Sarnobat, Esha Singh and Rhythm Sangwan have won the gold medal for India in
which sports event?

A. Boxing

B. Weightlifting

C. Sprinting

D. Shooting
Answer: Option D

Explanation:

In Shooting, the Indian women's trio of Rahi Sarnobat, Esha Singh and Rhythm Sangwan
won the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol team event in the ongoing International
Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World cup in Cairo, Egypt.

16. Which Indian Navy ship is representing the country in the SLINEX 2022?

A. INS Karmuk

B. INS Khukri

C. INS Kirch

D. INS Khanjar

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Indian Navy will be represented by INS Kirch, a guided missile corvette while Sri Lanka
Navy will be represented by SLNS Sayurala, an advanced offshore patrol vessel.

17. What is the name of the new payments service launched by RBI?

A. 157Pay

B. 120Pay

C. 123Pay

D. 234Pay
Answer: Option C

Explanation:

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das launched a new UPI payments service for feature phones
named UPI123Pay.

18. 'SLINEX' is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and which country?

A. Sri Lanka

B. Singapore

C. Oman

D. Japan

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The Ninth Edition of India - Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime Exercise SLINEX (Sri Lanka-India
Naval Exercise) has commenced at Visakhapatnam.

19. How many women were awarded Nari Shakti Puraskar 2021?

A. 50

B. 45

C. 14

D. 15

Answer: Option C
Explanation:

The President honoured 29 outstanding women achievers for their exceptional work towards
women empowerment, especially the marginalized and vulnerable women. Overall, 28
awards were conferred, 14 awards each for the years 2020 and 2021.

10 March 2022

1. The FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) was established in which year?

A. 1983

B. 1991

C. 1981

D. 1999

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) has established in 1983.

2. Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of National Forensic Science University in which
state?

A. Maharashtra

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Tripura

D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the National Forensic Science University in Tripura.

3. Which ministry has launched the Donation-e-Pension campaign under the PM-SYM
scheme?

A. Ministry of Science

B. Ministry of Labor

C. Ministry of Tribals

D. Ministry of Education

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Ministry of Labor has started the Dan-e-Pension campaign under the Pradhan Mantri
Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana.

4. Who has examined the trial of "Kavach" functioning between Gullaguda and Chitgidda
railway stations?

A. Nirmala Sitharaman

B. Ashwini Vaishnav

C. Hardeep Singh Puri

D. Rajnath Singh

Answer: Option B
Explanation:

The Union Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology,

Shri Ashwini Vaishnav has examined the trial of the "Kavach" methodology between
Gullaguda and Chitgidda railway stations.

5. Which ministry has launched a special entrepreneurship promotion campaign for women
named "Samarth"?

A. Ministry of Education

B. Ministry of MSME

C. Ministry of Science

D. Ministry of Tribals

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has launched a special entrepreneurship
promotion campaign for women named "Samarth", which aims to provide skill development
and market development support to women in 2022-23.

6. Which tech company has announced to set up its fourth data centre in India in Hyderabad?

A. IBM

B. Meta

C. Google

D. Microsoft
Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Microsoft has announced to set up its fourth data centre in India in Hyderabad, Telangana.

7. Where 1.66 petaflops supercomputer named PARAM Ganga has been installed?

A IIT Chennai

B. IIT Hyderabad

C. IIT Roorkee

D. IIT Pune

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has installed 1.66 PFLOPS Supercomputing
Infrastructure under Phase II of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM).

8. The annual summit of the India Global Forum has been organized in which city?

A. Chennai

B. Bengaluru

C. Delhi

D. Pune

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The annual summit of the India Global Forum has been organized in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
9. Which company has announced to open India's largest business and cultural centre in
Mumbai?

A. HDFC Industries Limited

B. Tata Industries Limited

C. Reliance Industries Limited

D. GAIL Industries Limited

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Reliance Industries Limited has announced the opening of India's largest business and
cultural centre "Jio World Centre" in Mumbai.

10. Which initiative has been launched by RBI for a 24x7 Helpline for Digital Payments?

A. DigiSaathi

B. DigiRath

C. DigiRakhsak

D. DigiSaath

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The 24x7 Helpline - 'DigiSaathi' - Automated responses on information related to digital

payment products and services are available in Hindi and English through multiple options.
11. How many women received the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' for the years 2020 and 2021?

A. 29

B. 30

C. 31

D. 32

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

29 women were awarded for their exceptional work towards the empowerment of women,
especially the vulnerable and marginalised.

12. Who has been appointed as the Commandant of Air Force Academy?

A. Vijay Tiwari

B. B Chandra Sekhar

C. Vikram Chaudhary

D. Ayush Katheria

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Air Marshal B Chandra Sekhar has taken over as Commandant of Air Force Academy, Indian
Air Force.

13. Which country has become the most sanctioned country in the world?
A. Pakistan

B. Iraq

C. Iran

D. Russia

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Russia has become the world's most-sanctioned nation and has surpassed Iran and North
Korea.

14. RBI has launched which UPI facility for feature phones?

A. UPI123payment

B. UPI123paid

C. UPI123paisa

D. UPI123pay

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The RBI has launched UPI123pay- UPI payment facility will provide the UPI payment
facility on feature phones.

15. The two-day Study in India meeting has been inaugurated in which country?

A. Bhutan
B. Tunisia

C. China

D. Bangladesh

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The two-day Study in India meeting has inaugurated by Vikram Doraiswamy, High
Commission of India in Dhaka, Bangladesh and Dr. Dipu Moni, Education Minister of
Bangladesh.

16. The PAN-India programme 'Jharokha' has been launched by the inaugural celebration of
the programme has been held in which city?

A. Bhopal

B. Lucknow

C. Noida

D. Gurugram

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The first event under this celebration has been organized in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh at Rani
Kamlapati Railway Station, which also marks International Women's Day.

17. BE(A)WARE booklet has been released by which organization?

A. NPCI
B. NTPC

C. RBI

D. SBI

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Reserve Bank of India has launched a booklet named "BE(A)WARE" which features
common modus operandi used by fraudsters and precautions to be taken while carrying out
various financial transactions.

18. Which country has launched a military satellite named "Noor-2"?

A. India

B. Iran

C. Iraq

D. China

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran has successfully launched a military
satellite named Noor-2, into orbit.

19. The 5th United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) concluded with how many
resolutions?

A. 9
B. 11

C. 17

D. 14

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The 5th UN Environment Assembly concluded today in Nairobi with 14 resolutions to

strengthen actions for nature to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The Assembly is
made up of the 193 UN Member States and convenes every two years to advance global
environmental governance.

20. What is the theme of the Janaushadhi Diwas 2022?

A. Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi

B. Ayushman Bharat, Swastha Samaj

C. Seva Bhi - Rozgar bhi

D. Achi Dawa, Sasti Dawa

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The theme of Janaushadhi Diwas 2022 is "Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi".

11 March 2022

1. The WHO GCTM will be established at which place?

A. Gurugram

B. Mumbai

C. Jamnagar

D. Delhi

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) will be established in
Jamnagar, Gujarat with the help of the Government of India and the World Health
Organization (WHO).

2. Which ministry has organized the all India program 'Jharokha'?

A. Labour Ministry

B. Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Textiles

C. home Ministry

D. Finance Ministry

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Ministry of Culture and Textiles is organizing an event titled "Jharokha-Indian

Handicrafts/Handlooms, Collection of Art and Culture" to celebrate traditional Indian
handicrafts, handlooms and art and culture.
3. The Union Cabinet has approved to set up NLMC as a wholly Government of India owned
company, under the administrative jurisdiction of which ministry?

A. Ministry of Home Affairs

B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

C. Ministry of Finance

D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

It will be set up under the administrative jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance.

4. The No Smoking Day 2022 is being celebrated on which date?

A. March 07

B. March 10

C. March 11

D. March 09

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

No Smoking Day 2022 is being celebrated on March 9 across the world.

5. With the help of the Ministry of Education and which organization has launched the
"Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav" campaign?
A. UNESCO

B. SEBI

C. UNICEF

D. world bank

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The "Girl Shiksha Pravesh Utsav" campaign has been launched by the Ministry of Women
and Child Development in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the United
Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

6. Where is India`s largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha being built?

A. Nalanda

B. Sarnath

C. Bodh Gaya

D. Kashi

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

India's largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha is being built by Buddha International Welfare
Mission in Bodh Gaya.

7. Who has been named as the new Chairperson of the TDSAT?

A. Justice DN Patel

B. Justice Dipankar Datta

C. Justice Sanjay Karol

D. Justice Shiva Kirti Singh

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The Centre has announced to appoint Delhi High Court Chief Justice D N Patel as the new
chairperson of the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT).

8. Who has been selected for the IWOC Award for 2022?

A. Vikram Tripathi

B. Rizwana Hasan

C. Mohd Imtiyaz

D. Salman Khurshid

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Bangladeshi environmental lawyer Rizwana Hasan has been selected for the International
Women of Courage (IWOC) Award for 2022.

9. Which country has announced to host the virtual meeting of G7 Agriculture Ministers?

A. Australia

B. Germany

C. Italy
D. France

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The German government has said it will hold a virtual meeting of G7 agriculture ministers to
explore the implications of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine on global food security.

10. C-DAC has designed and installed a supercomputer named "Param Ganga" at which IIT
institute?

A. IIT Chennai

B. IIT Roorkee

C. IIT Delhi

D. IIT Pune

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has launched a project named
"Param Ganga" at IIT Roorkee Institute under National Supercomputing Mission.

11. Which state government has launched the 'Nan Mudhalvan' scheme for students?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Karnataka

C. Jharkhand

D. Kerala
Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme, which
aims to equip about 10 lakh youth across the State annually with skills that will help them
realise their talents for the benefit of the country.

12. Who has become the 23rd Woman Grandmaster of India?

A. Mary Ann Gomes

B. Priyanka Nutakki

C. Padmini Rout

D. Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Priyanka Nutakki has become the 23rd Woman Grandmaster, securing her final WGM-norm
at MPL's forty-seventh National Women Chess Championship.

13. Which state has approved the proposal to replace paper ballot papers with electronic
voting machines?

A. Maharashtra

B. Gujarat

C. Kerala

D. Assam
Answer: Option D

Explanation:

A meeting chaired by the Chief Minister of Assam State Himanta Biswa Sarma proposed to
replace paper ballots with electronic voting machines in the Guwahati Municipal Corporation
elections has been approved.

14. Who has been nominated to represent India in the Climate Force Antarctica Expedition?

A. Arunima Sharma

B. Ratna Raina

C. Kiran Mishra

D. Aarushi Verma

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Aarushi Verma, a national-level shooter and an environmentalist from Delhi has been
selected to represent India in the 2041 Climate Force Antarctica Expedition, which is
scheduled to be held in March 2022.

15. #LaxmiForLaxmi is a missed call advisory service for financial empowerment of the
women population. Which fund house has launched this campaign?

A. HDFC Mutual Fund

B. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund

C. UTI Mutual Fund

D. SBI Mutual Fund

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

HDFC Mutual Fund has launched an end-to-end women-led missed call advisory service
#LaxmiForLaxmi on the occasion of International.

16. When is CISF raising day is being celebrated?

A. March 11

B. March 08

C. March 09

D. March 10

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

the CISF has set up on March 10 and three battalions were formed under the CISF act 1968,
which was passed by the Parliament of India.

17. ToneTag partnered with which bank for "VoiceSe UPI payments service"?

A. NSDL Payments Bank

B. SBI

C. Airtel Payments Bank

D. PNB
Answer: Option A

Explanation:

ToneTag has launched the "VoiceSe UPI payments service" for feature phone users in
partnership with NSDL Payments Bank and NPCI.

18. Which state government has launched 'Kaushalya Matritva Yojana'?

A. Rajasthan

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Chhattisgarh

D. Haryana

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel started the Kaushalya Matritva Yojana by distributing checks
of five thousand rupees to five beneficiaries for safe motherhood in the state-level women's
conference organized at BTI Maidan in Raipur.

19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled a nearly 9.5 feet tall statue of Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj in which city?

A. Delhi

B. Kolkata

C. Mumbai

D. Pune
Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled a nearly 9.5 feet tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj in Pune, Maharashtra.

20. Who has been appointed as the new President of the FATF?

A. Marcus Watson

B. T. Raja Kumar

C. Marcus Pleyer

D. Raja Rai

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Singapore's T. Raja Kumar has been elected as the next President of the Financial Action
Task Force (FATF) for a period of two years, will assume office with effect.