Current Affairs Q&A PDF - 1&2 May 2022

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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 1&2 May 2022

NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. In April 2022, Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0) launched the “National
Behaviour Change Communication Framework for Garbage Free Cities.
“SBM-U 2.0” initiative under which ministry?
1) Ministry of Rural Development
2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
4) Ministry of Women and Child Development
5) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer- 5) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), has launched the “National
Behaviour Change Communication Framework for Garbage Free Cities,” a Swachh Bharat Mission-
Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0) initiative under the aegis of MoHUA.
i. The objective of the framework is to strengthen the ongoing Jan Andolan (mass movement) for
“Garbage-Free Cities.
2. The Ministry of MSME recently (in April’22) launched the MSME Sustainable Zero Defect Zero
Effect (ZED) Certification Scheme to provide a roadmap to global competitiveness for the
MSMEs of India.
At what % of Micro Enterprises will receive subsidies in their businesses under the ZED
certification scheme?
1) 50%
2) 80%
3) 40%
4) 60%
5) 90%
Answer- 2) 80%
Explanation:
Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Narayan Tatu Rane launched the
MSME Sustainable Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) Certification Scheme.
i. The scheme focuses to reduce wastage substantially, increase productivity, enhance environmental
consciousness, save energy, optimally use natural resources, expand their markets, etc. The scheme
comprises three certification levels including bronze, silver and gold.
• Under the ZED certification scheme, the MSMEs will get subsidies in enterprises such as, Micro
Enterprises: 80%
• Small Enterprises: 60%
• Medium Enterprises: 50%
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3. In April 2022, Indian Government decided to launch E-Commerce Platform ‘ONDC’ to

Onboard Local Kirana Stores across 100 cities in six months.
In ONDC, what does O stand for?
1) Out
2) Over
3) Output
4) Outlay
5) Open
Answer- 5) Open
Explanation:
The Government rolled out a pilot project, Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), a neutral,
open source, not-for-profit, e-commerce platform, which aims to empower mom-and-pop shops and
kirana stores in cities such as Delhi, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Coimbatore and Shillong.
i. The ONDC has an ambitious target to onboard about 30 million sellers spread across 100 cities in
six months.
ii. The ONDC is an open technology network based on open protocol and will enable local commerce
across segments, such as mobility, grocery, food order and delivery, hotel booking and travel, to be
discovered and engaged by any network-enabled application.
4. According to the Q3 of the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) 2021, released by the
Ministry of Labour and Employment in April 2022, 3.14 crore jobs were created in October –
December 2021 across nine sectors.
Which sector is emerging as the largest employer, as per Q3 Employment Survey 2021?
1) construction
2) Education
3) IT
4) Manufacturing sector
5) Health
Answer- 4) Manufacturing sector
Explanation:
The report for the third quarter of the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) for the period October –
December 2021, which is a part of the All India Quarterly Establishment based Employment Survey
(AQEES) , has been released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MOLE).The report is
prepared by the Labour Bureau, an attached office of MOLE.
i. According to the report, formal sector employment in India increased by 4 lakhs in October-
December 2021, to 3.145 crore workers across nine sectors.
ii. The manufacturing sector is the largest employer, engaging roughly 39% of the estimated total
workforce, followed by the education sector, which employs around 22%.
5. In April 2022, PM Narendra Modi addressed the opening ceremony of Sri Sathya Sai
Sanjeevani Hospital, a children’s heart hospital in which country?
1) Port Vila, Vanuatu
2) Suva, Fiji
3) Honiara, Solomon Islands
4) Apia, Samoa

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5) Jakarta, Indonesia
Answer- 2) Suva, Fiji
Explanation:
Through a video message, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi addressed the opening ceremony of
Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital, a children’s heart hospital in Suva, Fiji, a one-of-its-kind hospital
in the entire South Pacific region.
i. On April 27, Josaia Voreque Bainimarama, PM of Fiji, and Sadguru Madhusudan Sai of India
inaugurated the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital, Suva, Fiji and the hospital, built
by the Sai Prema Foundation, an NGO, with the support of the Fiji Government and citizens.
6. The Government of India (GoI) decided to issue a _____ Commemorative Coin to Mark the
100th birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Darda (Babuji).
1) Rs 75
2) Rs 10
3) Rs 50
4) Rs 200
5) Rs 100
Answer- 5) Rs 100
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) will be issuing a Rs 100 commemorative coin to mark the birth
centenary of Jawaharlal Darda, fondly called Babuji, a late freedom fighter, social worker,
philanthropist, educationist and founder of the Lokmat Group of Newspapers (now Lokmat Media).
i. The coin is likely to be issued on July 2, 2023, 100th birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Darda and the
coin is being manufactured by the Government of India Mint ,Mumbai. A gazette notification was
issued by the economic affairs department of the finance ministry.
ii. The weight of the coin is 35gms with 50% silver,40 % copper,5% Nickle and 5% Zinc.The
circumference of the coin would be 44mm.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
7. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Finance Minister of India,
Nirmala Sitharaman's visit to the US?
A) Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 2022 Spring Meetings of the WB Group and IMF which was
held Washington D.C., US.
B) She also attended the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) 2022
meeting, which was held in Washington DC, US under Indonesia’s Presidency.
C) Finance Minister met the 1st woman Chair of the US Securities & Exchange Commission and
Vice of the Climate Finance Leadership Initiative (CFLI) Mary Schapiro in Washington DC.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C

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Explanation:
Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 2022 Spring Meetings of the WB Group and IMF which was held
Washington D.C., US and also had Meeting with IMF’s Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath.
i. She also attended the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) 2022 meeting,
which was held in Washington DC, US under Indonesia’s Presidency.
ii. The Finance Minister met the 1st woman Chair of the US Securities & Exchange Commission and
Vice of the Climate Finance Leadership Initiative (CFLI) Mary Schapiro in Washington DC.
BANKING AND FINANCE
8. Which organisation recently (in April' 22) issued a "Framework for FinTech Entity" in the
international financial services centres?
1) International Financial Services Centres Authority
2) Reserve Bank of India
3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
4) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
5) Small Industries Development Bank of India
Answer- 1) International Financial Services Centres Authority
Explanation:
The Gandhinagar (Gujarat)-based International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has
issued a detailed ‘Framework for FinTech Entity’ in the IFSCs. It is aimed at giving a boost to the
establishment of a world class FinTech Hub at GIFT IFSC comparable with other IFCs.
The framework proposes to cover
• Financial technology (FinTech) solutions resulting in new business models, applications, process
or products in areas/activities linked to financial services regulated by IFSCA
• Advanced/innovative technological solutions which aid and assist activities in relation to financial
products, financial services and financial institutions (TechFin).
9. Name the bank that recently (in April '22) launched its first digital product, pre-approved
personal loan (PAPL), under the Project World of Advanced Virtual Experience (WAVE).
1) Punjab National Bank
2) Indian Bank
3) Union Bank of India
4) Bank of India
5) Bank of Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank, a public sector lender, has introduced its first digital product, Pre-Approved Personal
Loan (PAPL), which aims to provide customers with instant loan disbursement through a three-step
process.
i. The PAPL is a part of the Bank’s Project – World of Advanced Virtual Experience (WAVE).

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10. Which company recently (in April’22) partnered with Spice Money to help rural citizens
open a Demat account?
1) Edelweiss Broking Ltd
2) Karvy Stock Broking Ltd
3) Angel Broking Ltd
4) Religare Broking Ltd
5) Zerodha Broking Ltd
Answer- 4) Religare Broking Ltd
Explanation:
Religare Broking Limited has partnered with Spice Money Limited to offer access to platforms to
invest in the capital market for the people in rural India.
i. Under this partnership, Spice Money’s representatives will assist rural citizens to open a Demat
account and apply for Life Insurance Corporation(LIC) of India’s Initial Public Offer (IPO) and invest
in other products in the future.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
11. Who recently (in April’22) won the Whitley Gold Award 2022 for the 2nd time?
1) Priyanka reddy
2) Vandana Shiva
3) Charudutt Mishra
4) Pavan Sukhdev
5) Sunita Narain
Answer- 3) Charudutt Mishra
Explanation:
Renowned conservationist and Snow Leopard Expert Charudutt Mishra has been honoured with the
Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN)’s Whitley Gold Award 2022 for his work in 12 snow leopard range
countries including Afghanistan, China and Russia.
i. This marks his 2nd Whitley Gold Award, he previously won the award in 2005.
ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS
12. In April 2022, the Star9 Mobility Private Limited bought the 51% entire stake of
Government of India in Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) for ________.
1) Rs 409.34 crore
2) Rs 211.14 crore
3) Rs 398.65 crore
4) Rs 506.12 crore
5) Rs 176.35 crore
Answer- 2) Rs 211.14 crore
Explanation:
The Alternative Mechanism, empowered by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has
approved the highest bid of Star9 Mobility Private Limited, quoting Rs 211.14 crore, for the sale of
the entire shareholding of the Government of India (GoI) – 51% of Shareholding, of Pawan Hans
Limited (PHL) and transfer of management control.

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i. Pawan Hans Limited(PHL) is a joint venture of GoI (51%) and ONGC(Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation) Limited(49%) providing helicopter and aero mobility services.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
13. In April 2022, which Indian airline became the 1st in Asia to use satellite-based landing
procedures (SBAS) using the GAGAN System?
1) AirAsia India
2) Go First
3) Vistara
4) Spicejet
5) Indigo
Answer- 5) Indigo
Explanation:
India became the first country in the Asia-Pacific to have satellite-based landing procedure (SBAS)
using the GAGAN System. This feat was achieved after Indigo operated ATR 72-600 aircraft using
indigenously developed Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) GAGAN (GPS-Aided GEO
Augmented Navigation) to land at the Kishangarh Airport, Rajasthan.
i. Localiser Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) is a Satellite-Based Procedure that has been
used by the aircraft for landing purposes at Kishangarh Airport (Rajasthan).
14. Which organisation & Andaman and Nicobar Command recently (on 27th April’ 22) test-
fired an anti-ship version of the BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile?
1) Indian Space Research Organisation
2) Defence Research and Development Organisation
3) Indian Navy
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
5) Indian Army
Answer- 3) Indian Navy
Explanation:
The Indian Navy and the Andaman and Nicobar Command on April 27, 2022, successfully test-
fired an Anti-Ship version of the BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile that destroyed the target at
sea from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the test fires demonstrate the combat readiness of the
Indian Armed Forces.
i. The Andaman and Nicobar Command is the first and only tri-service theatre command of the Indian
Armed Forces, based at Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
15. Through which launch vehicle, ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission is to launch the 1st uncrewed
module into 170×408 kilometre (KM) orbit by 2023.
1) PSLV-CA
2) GSLV-MK II
3) PSLV-XL
4) GSLV-MK III
5) GSLV
Answer- 4) GSLV-MK III

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Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), as part of its Human Spaceflight (Gaganyaan)
mission has finalised the launch of the first uncrewed mission or G1 which will propel the orbital
module, into a 170×408-kilometre (KM) orbit through the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
Mark 3 (GSLV-MK III) or Human-Rated Launch Vehicle (HRLV) by 2023.
i. The G1 mission will be followed by G2, the second uncrewed mission, both of which are precursors
to the eventual human crewed mission or H1.
16. Name the Indian Organisation that recently (in April ’22) signed an MoU with GE Power
Conversion to develop the Integrated Electric Propulsion Systems for the Indian Navy.
1) Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd
2) Bharat Dynamics Ltd
3) Bharat Electronics Ltd
4) Defence Research and Development Organisation
5) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
Answer- 1) Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd
Explanation:
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) signed an MoU with GE Power Conversion to develop and boost
Integrated Electric Propulsion Systems for the Indian Navy to promote ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
i. It enhances the ship’s energy requirements, including propulsion, high-power sensors, service loads
and pulse power for defence systems and GE’s naval technologies are shock rated and proven on naval
applications from 3MW to 110MW.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
17. Biswa Bhusan Harichandan recently (in April’22) released the book "Paramardham" that
was authored by K R B H N Chakravarthi.
Biswa Bhusan Harichandan is governor of which state?
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, Governor of Andhra Pradesh (AP) released a Telugu book titled
“Paramardham” authored by K R B H N Chakravarthi, Secretary of State Election Commission,
Andhra Pradesh. The book was released during a programme held in Raj Bhavan.
18. Who authored the book, “Leaders, Politicians, Citizens: Fifty Figures Who Influenced India’s
Politics”?
1) Afshan Anjum
2) Rasheed Kidwai
3) Vinod Dua
4) Raju Bharatan

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5) Mihir Bose
Answer- 2) Rasheed Kidwai
Explanation:
“Leaders, Politicians, Citizens: Fifty Figures Who Influenced India’s Politics” authored by author-
journalist Rasheed Kidwai compiles stories of 50 personalities who influenced India’s political
landscape and the book was published by Hachette India.
i. The foreword of the book is written by Shashi Tharoor, MP- Lok Sabha.
IMPORTANT DAYS
19. International Jazz Day 2022 was observed across the globe on _______ with the theme of "A
Call for Global Peace and Unity."
1) 28th April 2022
2) 26th April 2022
3) 29th April 2022
4) 27th April 2022
5) 30th April 2022
Answer- 5) 30th April 2022
Explanation:
International Jazz Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 30th April 2022 to raise awareness
about the importance of jazz as an educational tool, and a force for promoting peace and dialogue
among people from diverse cultures.
i. The theme for International Jazz Day 2022 is ‘A Call for Global Peace and Unity’.
ii. The day also marks the culmination of Jazz Appreciation Month(April), which highlights the
heritage of Jazz music and the first-ever International Jazz Day was observed on 30th April 2012.
20. What is the theme of World Veterinary Day 2022 that was observed across the globe on
30th April 2022?
1) The Veterinarian Response to the Covid-19 Crisis
2) Environmental protection for improving animal and human health
3) Strengthening Veterinary Resilience
4) Antimicrobial Resistance – from Awareness to Action
5) Value of Vaccination
Answer- 3) Strengthening Veterinary Resilience
Explanation:
World Veterinary Day (WVD) is annually observed across the globe by the World Veterinary
Association (WVA) on the last Saturday of April to celebrate the importance and contribution of the
Veterinarians and to promote animal health and welfare.
i. World Veterinary Day 2022 observed on 30th April 2022 with the theme of “Strengthening
Veterinary Resilience”.

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CA STATIC GK
21. Who is the current (as of May’22) union minister of Housing and Urban Affairs?
1) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
2) Hardeep Singh Puri
3) Sarbananda Sonowal
4) Dharmendra Pradhan
5) Nitin Jairam Gadkari
Answer- 2) Hardeep Singh Puri
Explanation:
About Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA):
Union Minister – Hardeep Singh Puri (Rajya Sabha – Uttar Pradesh)
Minister of State – Kaushal Kishore (Mohanlalganj Constituency, Uttar Pradesh)
22. What is the currency of Fiji?

1) Pound
2) Peso
3) Lev
4) Dollar
5) Euro
Answer- 4) Dollar
Explanation:
About Fiji:
Capital- Suva
Currency- Fijian dollar
23. Who is the current (as of May’22) MD & CEO of Indian Bank?
1) Sanjiv Chadha
2) Atanu Kumar Das
3) Shanti Lal Jain
4) Tapan Ray
5) M. R. Kumar
Answer- 3) Shanti Lal Jain
Explanation:
About Indian Bank:
MD & CEO – Shanti Lal Jain
Establishment – August 15, 1907
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
24. Where is the Headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA)?

1) Geneva, Switzerland
2) Paris, France
3) Rome, Italy
4) Vienna, Austria
5) London, United Kingdom

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Answer- 2) Paris, France

Explanation:
About International Energy Agency (IEA):
Establishment – 1974
Headquarters – Paris, France
Executive Director – Fatih Birol
25. In which State of India is the “Statue of Unity” located ?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Rajasthan
3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
The Statue of Unity is situated in Gujarat. It is the tallest statue in the world of height 182m and It
was built on the Narmada river, near Sardar Sarovar dam.
i. The statue of unity is the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first deputy minister of India.
26. Find the odd one out regarding “coin minted place in India”:
1) Chennai
2) Mumbai
3) Alipore
4) Saifabad
5) Noida
Answer- 1) Chennai
Explanation:
The Government of India has the sole right to mint coins. The responsibility for coinage vests with the
Government of India in terms of the Coinage Act, 1906 as amended from time to time.
i. Coins are minted at the four India Government Mints at Mumbai, Alipore(Kolkata),
Saifabad(Hyderabad), Cherlapally (Hyderabad) and NOIDA (UP).
ii. The coins are issued for circulation only through the Reserve Bank in terms of the RBI Act.
27. In which state Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Answer- 2) West Bengal
Explanation:
About West Bengal:
Governor – Jagdeep Dhankhar
National Parks – Gorumara National Park, Sundarban National Park, Jaldapara National Park

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Wildlife Sanctuaries – Jorpokhri Wildlife Sanctuary, Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, Chapramari

Wildlife Sanctuary
28. Which of the following states celebrated their statehood day on 1st May, 2022?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
Maharashtra and Gujarat celebrated their statehood day on 1st May, 2022.
i. On May 1st, 1960, the bilingual state of Bombay was divided into two separate states by the Bombay
Reorganisation Act, 1960: Maharashtra for Marathi speaking people and Gujarat for Gujarati speaking
people.
ii. Gujarat was established as the 15th state of the Indian Union.
29. Ernakulam Bird Sanctuary is located in __________ state.

1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Kerala
Explanation:
About Kerala:
Chief Minister – Pinarayi Vijayan
Governor – Arif Mohammed Khan
Bird Sanctuaries – Chulanur Peafowl Sanctuary, Palakkad (Sanctuary for peacocks); Thattekkad Bird
Sanctuary, Ernakulam (First bird sanctuary of kerala)
30. Which of the following Padma Shri awardees 2022 are correctly matched with their
respective field?
1) Baba Iqbal Singh Ji- Social Work
2) Badaplin War- Literature and Education
3) Sosamma Iype- Medicine
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
Baba Iqbal Singh Ji- Social Work
Badaplin War- Literature and Education
Sosamma Iype- Others (Animal Husbandry)

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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 3 May 2022

NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is set to build India’s first
indigenous hydrogen-fuelled electric vessels at ___________.
1) Mishra Dhatu Nigam
2) Cochin Shipyard Limited
3) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
4) Hindustan Shipyard
5) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Answer- 2) Cochin Shipyard Limited
Explanation:
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is set to build India’s first indigenous
hydrogen-fuelled electric vessels at Cochin Shipyard Limited(CSL).
i. The hydrogen fuel cell vessel based on Low-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Technology
(LT-PEM) called Fuel Cell Electric Vessel (FCEV) is expected to cost around Rs 17.50 crore.
ii. CSL has partnered with KPIT Technologies Limited and Indian developers in the areas of Hydrogen
Fuel cells, power trains and the Indian Register of Shipping to develop rules and regulations for such
vessels.
2. Which Indian Navy Ship (INS) recently (in April ’22) delivered critical medical aid to Sri
Lanka under Mission SAGAR IX?
1) INS Guldar
2) INS Shardul
3) INS Magar
4) INS Kesari
5) INS Gharial
Answer- 5) INS Gharial
Explanation:
India as part of Mission SAGAR IX (Security And Growth for All in the Region) provided Critical
Medical Aid through its Indian Navy Ship (INS) Gharial to Sri Lanka, which is going through a
medical emergency situation with many life-saving drugs out of stock, forcing doctors to delay major
surgeries.
i. The consignment arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka on April 29, 2022 and delivered over 760 KiloGrams
(kgs) of 107 types of critical life saving medicines, which was received by the Health Minister of Sri
Lanka – Channa Jayasumana.
3. Which state’s ‘Miyan Ka Bada’ railway station was renamed “Mahesh Nagar Halt”?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Rajasthan
3) West Bengal
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Punjab

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Answer- 2) Rajasthan
Explanation:
In an official name-changing ceremony held on April 30, 2022, The ‘Miyan Ka Bada’ railway station in
the Balotra area of Rajasthan’s Barmer district was renamed “Mahesh Nagar Halt.”
i. In 2021, the name of the railway station was changed from Mian Ka Bada to Mahesh Nagar Halt after
the proper procedures were followed, but the inauguration was postponed owing to the COVID-19
pandemic. The renamed station was finally inaugurated on April 30, 2022.
4. The Ministry of Education recently (in April’22) launched a “mandate document” for the
National Curriculum Framework (NCF) under the new National Education Policy (NEP).
The NCF is guided by _________.
1) Vijay P. Bhatkar
2) V Ramgopal Rao
3) K Kasturirangan
4) Anil Sahasrabudhe
5) Geeta Bali
Answer- 3) K Kasturirangan
Explanation:
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a “mandate document” for National
Curriculum Framework (NCF) under the new National Education Policy (NEP) at Indian Institute of
Science, Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was a step towards decolonisation of the Indian education system.
i. NCF is guided by the National Steering Committee (NSC) chaired by Dr K Kasturirangan and
supported by the Mandate Group, in addition to the National Council for Education Research and
Training (NCERT).
5. In April 2022, the Ministry of MSME inaugurated the “Enterprise India” under Azadi Ka Amrit
Mahotsav.
Who is the current (as of May’22) Union ministry of MSME?
1) Narayan Tatu Rane
2) Kiren Rijiju
3) Ramchandra Prasad Singh
4) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
5) Piyush Goyal
Answer- 1) Narayan Tatu Rane
Explanation:
Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Narayan Tatu Rane, inaugurated
the “Enterprise India” under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
i. The series of commemorative entrepreneurship, development events and activities were organised
from April, 2022 to May, 2022. The event is aimed at ‘Jan Bhagidari’.
ii. It also promotes MSMEs in entrepreneurship and importance of Industry associations in making
the country a “Manufacturing Hub” and increasing India’s economy to 5 trillion dollars.

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6. Indian Navy Ship (INS) Vikrant, India’s 1st Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC), will be
delivered to the Indian Navy by May, 2022.
The Indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) was constructed by which company?
1) Mishra Dhatu Nigam
2) Hindustan Shipyard
3) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
4) Cochin Shipyard Limited
5) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Answer- 4) Cochin Shipyard Limited
Explanation:
India’s First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC), Indian Navy Ship (INS) Vikrant will be delivered to the
Indian Navy by May, 2022 and will be commissioned on (Independence Day) 15 August, 2022. The IAC
has been constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).
i. It costs around Rs 23,000 crore. The IAC is 262 metres long, 62 metres wide and it has a height of 59
metres and it has over 2,300 compartments.
7. Which of the following points are “correct” with respect to the Union Minister of External
Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s visit to Bangladesh & Bhutan in April 2022?
A) During the visit to Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina PM of Bangladesh offered Chittagong Port to
northeastern states of India like Assam & Tripura to enhance connectivity between both
nations for mutual benefit.
B) Bhutan & India foreign ministers virtually inaugurated India-backed 3 development
Projects which were completed in the past 2 years despite logistical challenges posed by the
pandemic.
C) India handed over the 12th consignment of 2,000 boxes of essential medical supplies to
support Bhutan’s fight against Covid-19.
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
During visit to Bangladesh, PM of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina offered Bangladesh’s main seaport i.e.
Chittagong Port, to India’s northeastern states like Assam and Tripura to enhance connectivity
between both nations for mutual benefit.
i. Bhutan and India foreign ministers virtually inaugurated India-backed 3 development Projects -
the four-lane road from Jungshina to Chubachu, the Bajo-Khuruthang secondary national highway and
a new bus terminal in Bumthang which were completed in the past two years despite logistical
challenges posed by the pandemic.
ii. India also handed over the 12th consignment of 2,000 boxes of essential medical supplies to
support Bhutan’s fight against Covid-19.

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8. Name the exercise of NATO that was recently (in May '22) began in Poland and 8 other
countries.
1) Defender Europe 2022
2) Swift Response 2022
3) Cold Response 2022
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) exercise, Defender Europe 2022 (DE22) and Swift
Response 2022 (SR22) began on May 01, 2022 aimed at building preparedness and interoperability
between Allies and partners of the USA and NATO.
i. The exercises are scheduled from May 01 to May 27, 2022 and the exercise began in Poland and will
be held in 8 other countries.
BANKING AND FINANCE
9. Which of the following points are “correct” with respect to the recent Guidelines/Norms
issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in April 2022?
A) The RBI has issued guidelines on compensation of Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) and
senior management in NBFCs under Scale Based Regulatory (SBR) framework w.e.f. April 1,
2023.
B) RBI modified norms for banks to claim the amount of interest subvention provided to
farmers under the short-term crop loan scheme through Kisan Credit Card (KCC) during FY22.
C) In order to provide short term crop loans up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers at an interest rate of 10
% per annum, the government offers interest subvention of 4% annually to lending
institutions (LIs).
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only A & B
Explanation:
The RBI has issued guidelines on compensation of Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) and senior
management in NBFCs under Scale Based Regulatory (SBR) framework w.e.f. April 1, 2023.
i. RBI modified norms for banks to claim the amount of interest subvention provided to farmers
under the short-term crop loan scheme through Kisan Credit Card (KCC) during FY22.
ii. In order to provide short term crop loans up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers at an interest rate of 7 % per
annum, the government offers interest subvention of 2% annually to lending institutions (LIs).
iii. An additional 3% interest subvention is provided to farmers who pay their loans promptly. For
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10. Name the Indian Insurance company that recently (in April’22) became Signatory to the
United Nations – Supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
1) HDFC Life Insurance
2) Life Insurance Corporation of India
3) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
4) Max Life Insurance
5) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Answer- 1) HDFC Life Insurance
Explanation:
HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited (HDFC Life) recently joined the United Nations (UN) -backed
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), affirming its commitment to long-term value creation
and sustainable growth.
i. The PRI’s partnership with HDFC Life will allow it to streamline its responsible investment
strategy.
11. In May 2022, The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
increased the investment limit by insurance companies to invest in the financial sector to _____
from 25%.
1) 35%
2) 40%
3) 50%
4) 30%
5) 45%
Answer- 4) 30%
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in exercise of its powers
conferred under Regulation 14(2) of the IRDAI (Investment) Regulations, 2016, has increased the
investment limit of all insurance companies to invest in the Financial and Insurance activities (as per
section K of NIC classification) to 30% of investment assets from 25%.
i. This rise in the limit will increase the exposure of insurance companies in this sector.
12. Which Bank recently (in May’22) partnered with FidyPay to promote financial inclusion?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) Yes Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 3) Yes Bank
Explanation:
FidyPay, a financial technology (fintech) API platform, has partnered with Yes Bank to offer Yes Bank
customers with seamless connected banking experience, this initiative will let a wide range of
businesses, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Fintechs, and start-ups, access digital
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i. As a result of the strategic partnership, FidyPay will be able to expand its existing product line and
establish itself as a trusted technology partner for banks, corporates, Micro, Small & Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs), SMEs, start-ups, allowing it to serve a larger market.
13. Name the bank that recently (in May '22) partnered with Anthill Ventures & Headstart
Network Foundation to launch Business Class foundED.
1) City Union Bank
2) DBS Bank India
3) RBL Bank
4) CSB Bank
5) South Indian Bank
Answer- 2) DBS Bank India
Explanation:
DBS Bank India has partnered with Anthill Ventures, an investment and scaling platform for
startups, and Headstart Network Foundation, India’s largest ‘Volunteer-driven, Grassroot level,
Startup Ecosystem Enabler, to launch DBS Business Class foundED.
i. This is in line with DBS Bank’s vision to support entrepreneurs and innovators.
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS
14. In May 2022, NTPC GE Power Services Pvt Ltd signed a tripartite MoE with Lake Region
Economic Bloc (LREB) and Procorp Enertech Pvt Ltd (PEPL) to develop the Solar PV project in
________.
1) Thimphu, Bhutan
2) Kenya, Africa
3) Kathmandu, Nepal
4) Bekasi, Indonesia
5) Thani, Thailand
Answer- 2) Kenya, Africa
Explanation:
NTPC GE Power Services Private Limited (NGSL), a 50:50 Joint Venture(JV) between NTPC Limited
and GE Power India Limited, has signed a tripartite MoE with The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB),
Kenya and Procorp Enertech Private Limited (PEPL) to work towards the development of ground-
mounted and floating solar PV projects in the Lake region of Kenya, Africa.
i. The MoE aims to extend support for the adoption of affordable housing, efficient lighting,
development of Mini-grid solutions and capacity building of Kenyan power sector professionals.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
15. In May 2022, Anshul Swami was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of which Small Finance Bank (SFB)?
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Janalakshmi SFB
3) Suryoday SFB
4) Equitas SFB

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5) Shivalik SFB
Answer- 5) Shivalik SFB
Explanation:
Anshul Swami was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
the Shivalik Small Finance Bank with effect from 26th April 2022.
i. He replaces Suveer Kumar Gupta the co-founder of the bank who led its transition from an urban
co-operative bank to a small finance bank. Now, Suveer Kumar Gupta will act as the advisor to the
Board of Directors at Shivalik Small Finance Bank.
16. Who was recently (in May’22) appointed as the additional charge of chairman of Central
Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
1) Sangeeta Singh
2) J B Mohapatra
3) Meera Swarup
4) Nitin Gupta
5) Tarun Bajaj
Answer- 1) Sangeeta Singh
Explanation:
Sangeeta Singh has been appointed as Additional Charge of Chairman of the Central Board of
Direct Taxes (CBDT), with effect from May 02, 2022.
i. She was appointed after the incumbent chairman of the direct tax administration body, Jagannath
Bidyadhar Mohapatra retired on April 30, 2022.
SPORTS
17. Name the Indian badminton player who recently (in May’22) won the bronze medal in the
women’s singles at the 39th edition of the 2022 Badminton Asia Championships held in Manila,
Philippines.
1) Saina Nehwal
2) PV Sindhu
3) Jwala Gutta
4) Manasi Girishchandra Joshi
5) Ashwini Ponnappa
Answer- 2) PV Sindhu
Explanation:
The Indian Badminton Player Pusarla Venkata(PV) Sindhu won the Bronze medal in the women’s
singles at the 39th edition of 2022 Badminton Asia Championships held from April 26 to May 1, 2022
at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex in Manila, Philippines.
i. Men’s Singles – The Malaysian badminton player Lee Zii Jia won the gold medal by defeating the
Indonesian badminton player Jonatan Christie.
ii. Women’s Singles – The Chinese badminton player Wang Zhiyi won the gold medal by defeating the
Japanese badminton player Akane Yamaguchi.

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IMPORTANT DAYS
18. When was the 1st International Labour Day observed across the globe?
1) 1st May 1919
2) 1st May 1886
3) 1st May 1890
4) 1st May 1996
5) 1st May 1923
Answer- 3) 1st May 1890
Explanation:
International Labour Day/May Day /Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas 2022 was observed across the
globe on 1st May 2022 to create awareness about labour rights and to recognize the efforts of the
working class. The first May day celebration focused on workers was observed on 1st May 1890.
i. May 1 was chosen as the day to celebrate International Workers Day to commemorate the
Haymarket Riot Chicago in 1886 and the origin of the International Labour Day is associated with the
struggle for a shorter workday, “The 8-hour day movement”.
ii. On the occasion of the International Labour Day 2022, Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister(CM) of Uttar
Pradesh(UP) inaugurated the e-Pension Portal in Lucknow, UP.
19. When was World Tuna Day 2022 observed across the globe by the United Nations (UN)?
1) 3rd May 2022
2) 30th April 2022
3) 1st May 2022
4) 29th April 2022
5) 2nd May 2022
Answer- 5) 2nd May 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Tuna Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 2nd May 2022
to create awareness about the importance of tuna resources for food security and nutrition, economic
development, employment, government revenue, livelihoods, culture and recreation.
i. The first-ever World Tuna Day was observed on 2nd May 2017.
20. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas recently (in May' 22) decided to observe _______
as the "Ujjwala Diwas" to celebrate the achievements of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
(PMUY).
1) 1st May 2022
2) 30th April 2022
3) 2nd May 2022
4) 29th April 2022
5) 3rd May 2022
Explanation:
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has decided to celebrate the 1st May 2022 as
Ujjwala Diwas to celebrate the achievements of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).

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i. The PMUY was launched by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi on 1st May 2016 at Ballia, Uttar
Pradesh(UP) as a step toward providing Free LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) connection to every
Below Poverty Line (BPL) household.
STATE NEWS
21. Which state recently (in May’22) launched the Mukhyamantri Mitaan Yojana for Doorstep
Delivery of Public Services?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 4) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Chief Minister (CM) of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel launched ‘Mukhyamantri Mitaan Yojana’
(Mitaan stands for friend), which will be implemented on pilot basis in 14 municipal corporations
including the cities like Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur and Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh.
i. Under the Scheme the residents of Chhattisgarh can avail around 100 public services at their
doorstep and people can contact the ‘Mitaan’ (nominated individual) on the toll free number (14545)
for the service.
CA STATIC GK
22. What is the capital of Poland?

1) Praia
2) Warsaw
3) Helsinki
4) Lima
5) Lisbon
Answer- 2) Warsaw
Explanation:
About Poland:
Capital – Warsaw
President – Andrzej Duda
Currency – Polish złoty
23. Who is the current (as of May’22) Secretary General of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
(NATO)?
1) Anders Fogh Rasmussen
2) George Robertson
3) Javier Solana
4) Willy Claes
5) Jens Stoltenberg
Answer- 5) Jens Stoltenberg

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Explanation:
About North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO):
i. NATO is an intergovernmental military alliance between 30 member states, of which 28 are in
Europe and the other 2 in North America.
Headquarters – Brussels, Belgium
NATO Secretary General – Jens Stoltenberg
24. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) was formed on the
recommendation of which committee?
1) Malhotra Committee
2) Banerjee Committee
3) Kutumbe Committee
4) Tandon Committee
5) Gupta Committee
Answer- 1) Malhotra Committee
Explanation:
About Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI):
Establishment– 2000 (following the recommendations of the Malhotra Committee report)
Chairperson– Debasish Panda
Headquarters– Hyderabad, Telangana
25. What is the tagline of YES Bank?

1) Together We Can
2) We Understand Your World
3) Experience Our Expertise
4) We value you
5) Support All the Way
Answer- 3) Experience Our Expertise
Explanation:
About YES Bank Ltd.:
MD & CEO – Prashant Kumar
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline – Experience Our Expertise
26. __________ is the 1st Urban Co-operative Bank in India to become an SFB.
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Shivalik SFB
3) Capital SFB
4) Equitas SFB
5) A U SFB
Answer- 2) Shivalik SFB

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Explanation:
About Shivalik Small Finance Bank:
Shivalik Small Finance Bank is the first Urban Co-operative Bank in India to become an SFB.
MD & CEO– Anshul Swami
Headquarters– Noida, Uttar Pradesh(UP)
27. Hareli is the harvest festival of which state?

1) Chhattisgarh
2) Maharashtra
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Assam
Answer- 1) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
About Chhattisgarh:
Governor – Anusuiya Uikey
Festivals – Maati Ti’aar, Hareli Festival (Harvest festival in July), The First Fruits Festival, Parad
Dance – Panthi Dance, Raut Nacha, Gendi
28. In which country is the “Museum of the Future” located?

1) Tokyo, Japan
2) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
3) West Bengal, India
4) Paris, France
5) Madrid, Spain
Answer- 2) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
The Museum of the Future in Dubai was thrown open to the public in March 2022. It was
inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the
UAE, in February 2022.
i. The museum reportedly takes the visitors on an experiential journey, transporting them to the year
2071, to coincide with the centenary of the founding of the UAE.
29. Which organisation recently (in April ’22) plans to shut down the SOFIA telescope that
confirmed the presence of water on the Moon?
1) ISRO
2) Canadian Space Agency
3) SpaceX
4) NASA
5) European Space Agency
Answer- 4) NASA
Explanation:
The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has decided to pull the plug
on the world’s largest flying telescope (SOFIA) that confirmed the presence of water on the Moon.

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i. The organisation announced April 28, 2022 it would shut down the operations of the Stratospheric
Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) mission by September 30, 2022.
ii. SOFIA is a 2.7-meter infrared telescope sitting inside a Boeing 747SP airplane, flying at an altitude
of 38,000-45,000 feet above the surface.
respective field?
1) Abdul Khader Nadakattin- Social Work
2) Konsam Ibomcha Singh- Art
3) Vidya Vindu Singh- Literature and Education
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
Vidya Vindu Singh- Literature and Education
Konsam Ibomcha Singh- Art
Abdul Khader Nadakattin- Others -Grassroots Innovation
GA Questions Asked in Exams
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1. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to India's 1st ‘SemiconIndia 2022’
conference?
A) PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India's 1st ‘SemiconIndia 2022’ conference in Bengaluru,
Karnataka with the theme of ‘Design and Manufacture Semiconductor products in India’.
B) India’s DIR-V signed 5 MOUs with Sony, BEL, ISRO, Atomic Energy for various Applications
and Design Wins.
C) The Karnataka state government signed an MoU with ISMC Analog Fab Private Limited to set
up India’s 1st and largest Rs 22,900 cr Semiconductor Fabrication Plant.
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only B & C
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India's 1st ‘SemiconIndia 2022’ conference in Bengaluru,
Karnataka with the theme of ‘Catalyzing India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem’.
i. India’s DIR-V signed 5 MOUs with Sony, BEL, ISRO, Atomic Energy for various Applications and
Design Wins.
ii. The Karnataka state government signed an MoU with ISMC Analog Fab Private Limited to set up
India’s 1st and largest Rs 22,900 cr Semiconductor Fabrication Plant.
2. Which organisation recently (in April’22) signed an MoU with Centre for Development of
Advanced Computing (C-DAC) for cooperation in diverse areas of Telecom and ICT?
1) Council of Scientific And Industrial Research
2) Indian Council of Medical Research
3) Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development
4) Centre for Development of Imaging Technology
5) Centre for Development of Telematics
Answer- 5) Centre for Development of Telematics
Explanation:
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and Centre for Development of Advanced
Computing (C-DAC), signed an MoU at the SemiconIndia 2022 event at Bengaluru, Karnataka with the
objective of working together in the diverse areas of Telecom and Information Communication
Technology (ICT) to boost indigenous technological design and development.
i. The MoU aimed at joint collaboration to identify and develop activities in the areas of 4G, 5G,
Broadband, Internet of Things (IoT) or Machine to Machine (M2M), packet core, Computing etc.
3. In which state, India’s 1st greenfield grain-based ethanol production plant was inaugurated
in April 2022?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh

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3) Bihar
4) Odisha
5) Gujarat
Answer- 3) Bihar
Explanation:
Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, opened India's first greenfield grain-based ethanol
production plant in Purnia(or Purnea), Bihar and It indicated that ethanol production would help
cut the cost of petrol while also creating jobs.
i. This plant is set to produce 65,000 litres of ethanol per day and it will need 150 tons of maize and
rice every day.
4. In May 2022, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released “The State of the World’s
Forests (SOFO) 2022 report that highlights _______ of total forest area on Earth lost in 30 years.
1) 10.34%
2) 9.2%
3) 5.2%
4) 15.72%
5) 20.13%
Answer- 1) 10.34%
Explanation:
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released its flagship publication
“The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) 2022: Forest Pathways for Green Recovery and Building
Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable Economies”. This is part of The State of the World series of the
FAO.
i. The report states that since 1990, around 420 million hectares(Mha )-approximately 10.34%, of
forest have been lost through conversion to other land uses. Now
5. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the THE Impact Rankings 2022
released by Times Higher Education (THE)?
A) Western Sydney University in Australia is named as the number one in the world followed
by Arizona State University (Tempe), United States.
B) With 64 universities on the ranking, India has become the 4th most well-represented
country jointly with Turkey and 8 Universities from India are among the top 300 universities
in the world.
C) Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Tamil Nadu has secured 41st Rank in THE Impact Rankings
2022, the only Indian University among the top 50.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C

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Explanation:
As per the Times Higher Education (THE) released THE Impact Rankings 2022 (4th edition)
Western Sydney University in Australia is named as the number one in the world followed by
Arizona State University (Tempe), United States and Western University, Canada.
i. With 64 universities on the ranking, India has become the 4th most well-represented
country(Jointly with Turkey) and 8 Universities from India are among the top 300 universities in the
world.
ii. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu has secured 41st Rank in THE Impact
Rankings 2022, the only Indian University among the top 50.
BANKING AND FINANCE
6. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Report on Currency and
Finance (RCF) released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
1) RBI released the ‘Report on Currency and Finance (RCF)’ for the year 2021-22 on the theme ‘Revive
and Reconstruct’.
2) India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can grow to 6.3 to 9.5% in the medium-term as per the
Chapter-VI ‘A Policy Agenda for Post-Covid-19.
3) India is expected to overcome Covid-19 losses in 2034-35.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the ‘Report on Currency and Finance (RCF)’ for the year
2021-22 on the theme ‘Revive and Reconstruct’.
i. India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can grow to 6.5-8.5% in the medium-term as per the
Chapter-VI ‘A Policy Agenda for Post-Covid-19.
ii. India is expected to overcome Covid-19 losses in 2034-35 i.e. around 13 years.
7. Name the insurance company that recently (in May ’22) launched the "Pay as you Drive"
Program to reduce premium costs.
1) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
2) Bharti AXA General Insurance
3) Edelweiss General Insurance
4) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
5) Future Generali India Insurance
Answer- 4) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Explanation:
HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, a renowned private sector general insurance company,
announced the launch of its “Pay as you Drive” program. It is an insurance solution that provides
distance-based insurance under its own damage section in order to lower upfront insurance
premiums.
i. The offer has been extended as a pilot with Maruti Suzuki India Limited to its customers purchasing
a new car as a value proposition to save on insurance premiums.

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8. Which organisation recently (in May’22) approved a USD 47 million project to support the
Government of India’s Mission Karmayogi programme to strengthen civil service capacity?
1) World Bank
2) United Nations Development Programme
3) Asian Development Bank
4) International Monetary Fund
5) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Answer- 1) World Bank
Explanation:
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a USD 47 million project to support
the Government of India’s Mission Karmayogi, a national programme to strengthen civil service
capacity.
i. This loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has a final
maturity of 11 years with a 4.5-years grace period.
ii. The Bank’s funding is intended to help the Indian government achieve its goal of improving the
functional and behavioural competencies of about four million civil servants.
9. Who was recently (in May ’22) appointed as an ‘ex-officio member of the Monetary Policy
Committee (MPC)’ by the Reserve Bank of India Board?
1) Shashanka Bhide
2) Jayanth R Varma
3) Mridul Saggar
4) Ashima Goyal
5) Rajiv Ranjan
Answer- 5) Rajiv Ranjan
Explanation:
The Central Board of Directors of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the nomination of Dr Rajiv
Ranjan, Executive Director of RBI as an ex-officio member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
He replaces Mridul Saggar, who was reported to retire by the end of April 2022.
i. The approval was announced during the 595th meeting of the Central Board of Directors of RBI
under the Chairmanship of Shaktikanta Das, Governor of RBI, through video conferencing.
10. Name the Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) that was launched by the Indian Coast Guard in May
2022.
1) Abhinav
2) Atulya
3) Milind Kamble
4) Kamla Devi
5) Ayush
Answer- 4) Kamla Devi

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Explanation:
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched the Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) ‘Yard 2118’ named as Kamla
Devi, in honour of the Social reformer and freedom fighter Kamladevi Chattopadhyay, in West Bengal.
The Vessel is fifth in the series of the five FPVs.
i. The FPV was indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited
(GRSE) in a public-private partnership with Titagarh Wagons Limited (TWL) for the Indian Coast
Guard.
ii. The Vessel is 48.9 metres long and 7.5 metres wide with a displacement of around 308 tonnes and
is designed for maximum speed of 34 knots with an endurance of more than 1,500 nautical miles.
11. The Government of India recently (in May’22) launched the NOAR website to promote open
access in the power sector.
In NOAR, what does R stand for?
1) Ratio
2) Registry
3) Rate
4) Route
5) Roadmap
Answer- 2) Registry
Explanation:
The Government of India has launched the National Open Access Registry (NOAR) website, a move
closer to promoting open access in the power sector.
i. NOAR is an integrated single-window electronic platform for the electronic processing of short-term
open access applications, that is accessible to all power sector stakeholders, including open access
customers (both sellers and buyers), power traders, power exchanges, and National/Regional/State
Load Despatch Centres (LDCs).
12. In March 2022, LakshyaSAT, a 1U Cubesat nanosatellite, was developed by Kurapati Sai
Divyawas, which was successfully launched into the stratosphere by B2Space Limited from the
UK.
Kurapati Sai Divyawas belong to which state in India?
1) Maharashtra
2) Kerala
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 4) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
LakshyaSAT, 1U Cubesat nanosatellite is a class of research spacecraft was designed and developed
by Kurapati Sai Divya belonging to Tenali, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh (AP) was successfully
launched into the Stratosphere by the B2Space Limited, United Kingdom (UK) in March 2022.
i. The CubeSat model nanosatellite was placed inside a space box platform and sent to the
stratosphere with the help of a high altitude balloon to collect various parameters of the stratosphere
and the payload LakshyaSAT reached an altitude of 26 km and stayed in the stratosphere for around
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13. Name the institute that recently (in May '22) signed an agreement with the Indian
Meteorological Department (IMD) to develop a user-friendly weather forecasting app.
1) IIT- Bombay
2) IIT- Guwahati
3) IIT- Delhi
4) IIT- Kanpur
5) IIT- Madras
Answer- 1) IIT- Bombay
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Bombay has signed an agreement with the Indian
Meteorological Department (IMD) of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, to
develop climate solutions for stakeholders at the village, city, and district levels.
i. The agreement coincided with the 10-year completion of the Interdisciplinary Program in Climate
Studies (IDPCS) at IIT Bombay, which was established in 2012 with significant financial backing from
the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology.
SPORTS
14. Who recently (in May ’22) won the 2022 World Snooker Championship held at Sheffield,
England and became Oldest Snooker Champion in history?
1) Judd Trump
2) Mark Selby
3) Ronnie O’Sullivan
4) Shaun Peter Murphy
5) John Higgins
Answer- 3) Ronnie O’Sullivan
Explanation:
Ronnie O’Sullivan (England), has won the 2022 World Snooker Championship (officially 2022
Betfred World Snooker Championship) by defeating Judd Trump (England) against 18-13 in the
finals, which were held from April 16 to May 2, 2022 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England.
i. By winning the tournament, O’Sullivan (Aged 46) becomes the oldest world champion in Crucible
history, eclipsing Ray Reardon, who won his sixth title aged 45 in 1978 and 2022 championship was
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s seventh World Snooker Championship title, previously in 2001, 2004, 2008, 2012,
2013 and 2020
IMPORTANT DAYS
15. What is the theme of World Asthma Day (WAD) 2022 that was observed across the globe
on 3rd May 2022?
1) Better air better breathing
2) STOP for asthma
3) Enough Asthma Deaths
4) Closing Gaps in Asthma Care
5) Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions
Answer- 4) Closing Gaps in Asthma Care

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Explanation:
World Asthma Day (WAD) is annually observed across the world on the first Tuesday of May to create
awareness about asthma, a condition in which the airways narrow and swell and may produce extra
mucus and the day was organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), a World Health
Organization (WHO) collaborative organization founded in 1993.
i. World Asthma Day (WAD) 2022 falls on 3rd May 2022 with the theme of ‘Closing Gaps in Asthma
Care’.
16. World Laughter Day was observed across the globe on ______.
1) 3rd May 2022
2) 1st May 2022
3) 4th May 2022
4) 2nd May 2022
5) 5th May 2022
Explanation:
World Laughter Day is annually observed across the globe on the first Sunday of May to spread
happiness across the world. The day also aims to create awareness about laughter and the healing
benefits of laughing.
i. The World Laughter Day 2022 falls on 1st May 2022.
17. When was World Press Freedom Day 2022 observed across the globe by the United Nations
with the theme of "Journalism under digital siege"?
1) 1st May 2022
2) 4th May 2022
3) 2nd May 2022
4) 5th May 2022
5) 3rd May 2022
Answer- 5) 3rd May 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Press Freedom Day 2022 observed across the globe on 3rd May
2022 to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom and to assess the state of press
freedom throughout the world. The theme of World Press Freedom Day 2022 is “Journalism under
digital siege”.
i. UNESCO and the Republic of Uruguay are hosting the annual World Press Freedom Day Global
Conference in a hybrid format in Punta Del Este, Uruguay from 2nd to 5th May 2022 with the theme of
World Press Freedom Day 2022.
ii. The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) has been named the laureate of the 2022
UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize (Press Freedom Prize 2022).

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STATE NEWS
18. Which state government recently (in May’22) signed a Tripartite MoU with Agence
Francaise de Development (AFD) and Office National des Forets International (ONFI) for
wildlife protection?
1) West Bengal
2) Assam
3) Telangana
5) Karnataka
Answer- 2) Assam
Explanation:
Assam inks an MOU with French agencies called Agence Francaise de Development (AFD) and Office
National des Forets International (ONFI) for a Tripartite Park and Biodiversity Partnership.
i. This inked partnership intends to exchange expertise and sharing of knowledge between the
partners on various aspects of wildlife protection. Further, this pact forms a part of the Indo-French
Joint Declaration for the “Indo-Pacific Parks Partnership.”
CA STATIC GK
19. Which of the following is ‘Not’ a five development institutions of the World Bank?
1) Institute for Capacity Development
2) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
3) International Development Association
4) International Finance Corporation
5) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
Answer- 1) Institute for Capacity Development
Explanation:
About World Bank:
Together, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and International
Development Association (IDA) form the World Bank.
i. The World Bank Group consists of five development institutions: IBRD, IDA, International Finance
Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) & International Centre for
Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
Headquarters – Washington, DC, United States of America
20. How many members are present in the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?
1) Eight
2) Three
3) Six
4) Five
5) Four
Answer- 3) Six

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Explanation:
The Monetary policy refers to the policy of the central bank with regard to the use of monetary
instruments under its control to achieve the goals specified in the Act.
i. RBI is vested with the responsibility of conducting monetary policy and this responsibility is
mandated under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
ii. Monetary Policy Committee (MPC):
Under Section 45ZB of the amended RBI Act, 1934, the central government is empowered to
constitute a 6-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to determine the policy interest rate
required to achieve the inflation target.
21. Who is the current (as of May’22) Union ministry of Power?

2) Kiren Rijiju
3) Ramchandra Prasad Singh
5) Raj Kumar Singh
Answer- 5) Raj Kumar Singh
Explanation:
About Ministry of Power:
Union Minister – Raj Kumar Singh (Arrah Constituency, Bihar)
Minister of State (MoS) – Krishan Pal (Faridabad Constituency, Haryana)
22. In which state is Jaldapara National Park located?

1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About West Bengal:
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Jorpokhri Wildlife Sanctuary, Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, Chapramari Wildlife
Sanctuary
respective field?
1) Amai Mahalinga Naik- Social Work
2) Kali Pada Saren- Literature and Education
3) Padmaja Reddy- Art
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3

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Explanation:
Padmaja Reddy- Art
Kali Pada Saren- Literature and Education
Amai Mahalinga Naik and Shri Seth Pal Singh- Others (Agriculture)
24. What is the capital of Libya?

1) Bamako
2) Tripoli
3) Malabo
4) Accra
5) Lisbon
Answer- 2) Tripoli
Explanation:
About Libya:
Capital – Tripoli
Currency – Libyan dinar
25. Chandigarh is the joint capital of which state?

1) Punjab
2) Haryana
3) Jharkhand
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Chandigarh is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana.
i. In April 2022, the Punjab assembly passed a resolution for the transfer of Chandigarh to the state.
26. In which state/UT Dal Lake is located?

1) Sikkim
2) Ladak
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Jammu and Kashmir
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 4) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
In April 2022, The Army dedicated the soft launch of Kashmir's first floating hamlet on the famous Dal
Lake in Srinagar to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
i. Dal Lake is named the "Lake of Flowers", "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" or "Srinagar's Jewel".
27. The Blue Nile in Africa originates from ________.

1) Ethiopia
2) Tanzania
3) Libya
4) Sudan

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5) Kenya
Answer- 1) Ethiopia
Explanation:
The Blue Nile originates from Lake Tana in Ethiopia.
i. It is the major tributary of the Nile river and River Nile is the longest river in the world and flows
through the African continents.
28. In which year Kotak Mahindra Bank was established?

1) 1997
2) 1992
3) 1985
4) 1964
5) 1970
Answer- 3) 1985
Explanation:
About Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL):
CEO– Uday Kotak
Established-1985
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
29. Who is the current (as of May’22) Director-General of the Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO)?
1) Thomas Bach
2) Yukiya Amana
3) Peter Maurer
4) Qu Dongyu
5) Audrey Azoulay
Answer- 4) Qu Dongyu
Explanation:
About Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO):
Director-General– Qu Dongyu
Headquarters– Rome, Italy
30. In March 2022, _____ joined the East African Community (EAC) as the 7th partner state.
1) Rwand
2) South Sudan
3) Congo
4) Uganda
5) Tanzania
Answer- 3) Congo
Explanation:
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has joined the East African Community (EAC) becoming
its 7th Partner State.

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Name the operation that was recently (in April ’22) launched by the Railway Police Force
(RPF) to take action against the transport of illegal items.
1) Operation Satark
2) Operation Mitra
3) Operation Ganga
4) Operation Cactus
5) Operation Rakshak
Answer- 1) Operation Satark
Explanation:
Railway Police Force (RPF) launched “Operation Satark” to take action against, transporting any
item through railway network for the purpose of tax evasion or smuggling or commission of crime or
acts of terror.
i. Focused effort under “Operation Satark” was launched from 5th April to 30th April 2022 wherein 26
cases of transportation of illegal tobacco products were detected with seizure of tobacco products
worth more than Rs 44 Lakhs and arrest of 14 persons involved.
2. In May 2022, the RailTel Corporation of India established a "Health Cloud," a mobile
container hospital at ____________.
1) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
4) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
5) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 4) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The RailTel Corporation of India Limited established a “Health Cloud”, a Mobile container Hospital at
the Visakhapatnam premises of Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), Andhra Pradesh.
i. AMTZ is the world’s first integrated Medical Device Manufacturing Hub situated in Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh and the Health Cloud is a dedicated “Data Centre” catering to the specific and
idiosyncratic needs of the Health sector ready-to-operationalise in remote areas.
ii. The “Health Cloud” at AMTZ has been inaugurated by Ms. Louise Agersnap, Head of World Health
Organisation (WHO) Innovation Hub, WHO-Geneva, Switzerland..
3. In which city did PM Narendra Modi recently (in April ’22) inaugurate the Global Patidar
Business Summit (GPBS) 2022?
1) Jaipur, Rajasthan
2) Bangalore, Karnataka
3) Surat, Gujarat
4) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
5) Pune, Maharashtra

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Answer- 3) Surat, Gujarat

Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Global Patidar Business Summit
(GPBS) 2022 in Surat, Gujarat.
i. GPBS 2022 was held at Sarsana Convention Centre, Surat, Gujarat from 29th April to 1st May 2022
with the theme of “Aatmanirbhar Community to Aatmanirbhar Gujarat and India”.
ii. GPBS 2022, the 3-day summit, is organised by Sardardham under the Mission–2026 to provide an
impetus to the socio-economic development of the Patidar community.
4. As per the 20th World Press Freedom Index (WPFI) 2022 released by Reporters Without
Borders (RSF), India secured the _____ rank out of 180 countries, while _____ tops the Index.
1) 142nd; Finland
2) 150th; Norway
3) 153nd; Denmark
4) 142nd; Norway
5) 150th; Denmark
Answer- 2) 150th; Norway
Explanation:
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) i.e. on May 3, 2022, the Reporters Without
Borders (RSF) released its 20th World Press Freedom Index (WPFI) 2022 stating a fall in India’s
press freedom ranking to 150th with a score of 41 in the 2022 from 142nd in 2021 out of 180
countries.
i. The list has been topped by Norway (1st) with a score of 92.65 and followed by Denmark (2nd),
Sweden (3rd) Estonia (4th) and Finland (5th).
ii. North Korea remained at the bottom of the list (i.e.180th Rank).
5. Which of the following country has "not signed" the Declaration for the Future of the
Internet in April 2022?
1) India
2) United States
3) United Kingdom
4) Canada
5) France
Answer- 1) India
Explanation:
India is not one of the 61 countries that have signed a worldwide declaration calling for the Internet
to remain open, free, and neutral. The United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom,
Canada, and France are among the countries that have signed the declaration.
i. The ‘Declaration for the Future of the Internet,‘ as it is known, is a manifesto that aims to prevent
digital totalitarianism and the declaration emphasises that the future of the Internet is open, free,
global, interoperable, reliable and secure and affirms that the nations abiding by this commitment
would be protecting and respecting human rights online and across the digital world.

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BANKING AND FINANCE
6. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent (as of April’22) steps
taken by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
A) SEBI modified the operational guidelines (2019) related to Certificate of Registration &
Name Change for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), Designated Depository Participants
(DDPs) & Eligible Foreign Investors.
B) SEBI imposed a Rs. 6 lakh penalty on Pace Stock Broking Services for malpractices related to
the National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) co-location facility.
C) SEBI also cancelled the registration of Alpha Commodity for facilitating its clients to trade in
illegal contracts on the National Spot Exchange Ltd. (NSEL).
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
SEBI has modified the operational guidelines issued in November 2019, related to Certificate of
Registration, and Name change for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), Designated Depository
Participants (DDPs), and Eligible Foreign Investors w.e.f. May 9, 2022 under exercising SEBI’s powers
conferred under Section 11 (1) of the SEBI Act, 1992.
i. SEBI imposed Rs 6 lakh penalty on New Delhi (Delhi)-based Pace Stock Broking Services for
malpractices related to National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) co-location facility.
ii. SEBI also cancelled the registration of Alpha Commodity for facilitating its clients to trade in
illegal contracts on National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) and failing to fulfil the fit and proper criteria.
7. Which Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) recently (in May '22) entered into a joint
venture (JV) with Open Financial Technologies to launch ‘India’s First Neo-bank’ for MSMEs?
1) Aditya Birla Finance Ltd
2) Tata Capital Financial Service Ltd
3) Muthoot Finance Ltd
4) Bajaj Finance Ltd
5) IIFL Finance Ltd
Answer- 5) IIFL Finance Ltd
Explanation:
IIFL Finance Limited, a NBFC and Open Financial Technologies Private Ltd, Asia’s largest Small
and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) focused neo-banking platform have entered into a joint venture (JV)
to launch India’s first neo-bank to serve the banking and credit requirements of Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
i. The new joint venture would be known as “IIFL Open Fintech Private Limited”, with an initial capital
of Rs. 120 crores and the ratio of IIFL Finance to Open Financial Technologies Private Ltd. in the joint
venture is 51:49.
ii. This neo-bank offers a one-of-a-kind User Interface (UI) system designed specifically for small
merchants.

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8. Which organisation recently (in May '22) signed an MoU with Eqaro Guarantees to Launch
‘India’s 1st Collateral-Free Digital Lending Platform’ for MSMEs?
1) National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development
2) Industrial Finance Corporation of India
3) Federation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
4) Small Industries Development Bank of India
5) Export-Import Bank of India
Answer- 3) Federation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Explanation:
The Federation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (FISME), India’s largest MSMEs
organisation, has inked an MoU with Eqaro Guarantees, an Indian financial institution that provides
surety solutions, to establish India’s first collateral free digital financing platform for MSMEs.
i. The platform is set to begin in 2022 and would allow MSMEs with access to collateral-free finance of
up to Rs. 25 lakhs following due diligence of their businesses. The credit would be backed by
guarantees from Eqaro.
9. Name the bank that recently (in April’22) partnered with the kerala government’s
Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) to launch ‘skill loans’.
1) Canara Bank
2) Bank of India
4) Bank of Baroda
5) Central Bank of India
Answer- 1) Canara Bank
Explanation:
Canara Bank has launched ‘skill loans’ in association with the Additional Skill Acquisition
Programme (ASAP), Kerala the government company under the Higher Education Department.
i. Students pursuing skill training programmes offered by ASAP Kerala or other Central or State
government-recognised agencies conducting National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) or
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) courses can avail of loans ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs
1.5 lakh and this loan will be provided without any collateral and has a repayment period of 3 to 7
years.
10. In April 2022, _________ imposed penalties of Rs 73 lakh (Totally) on 11 entities for
fraudulent trading & disclosure lapses.
1) National Securities Depository Limited
3) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Answer- 4) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) imposed penalties totalling Rs 73 lakh on 11 entities
for fraudulent trading and disclosure lapses.

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i. SEBI has imposed a Rs 17 lakh fine on Esteem Bio Organic Food Processing Ltd; Rs 8 lakh on Brij
Kishore Sabharwal; Rs 7 lakh on Goldline International Finvest Ltd; Rs 6 lakh on Vinod Kumar Garg
and Rs 5 lakh each on Satendra Kumar, Madhukar Dubey, Ram Prakash, Avisha Credit Capital Pvt Ltd,
Neel Kanth Trading Co, Amsons Apparels Pvt Ltd and Gracious Software Pvt Ltd.
11. Name the company that recently (in May ’22) partnered with Greenstat Hydrogen India to
develop green hydrogen projects in India.
1) Ayana Renewable Power
2) Adani Group
3) Tata Power
4) Azure Power
5) Suzlon Energy
Answer- 1) Ayana Renewable Power
Explanation:
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) backed Ayana Renewable Power Private
Limited (Ayana) and Norway-based Greenstat ASA’s subsidiary Greenstat Hydrogen India Private
Limited, have entered into a joint development agreement for development of Green Hydrogen
Projects powered by renewable energy in India.
i. The companies under the collaboration, will develop large scale green hydrogen solutions, to
provide long term supply of green hydrogen to industrial and commercial customers in India.
12. Which Indian company recently (in April ’22) became the 100th Unicorn Start-Up from
India by reaching a valuation of USD 1 billion (bn)?
1) Pine Labs
2) MediBuddy
3) Jumbotail
4) Open Financial Technologies
5) InMobi
Answer- 4) Open Financial Technologies
Explanation:
Open Financial Technologies Pvt Ltd, a neo-banking start-up, reached a valuation of USD 1 billion
(bn) after its Series D round of fundraising, bringing the total number of Unicorns in the Indian start-
up ecosystem to 100.
i. Unicorn: A privately held start-up company with a valuation of over $1 billion is referred to as a
“unicorn” in the venture capital industry.
13. In May 2022, Arvind Krishna was elected to the Board of Directors of Federal Reserve Bank
of New York.
Arvind Krishna is the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of which company?
1) HCL Technologies
2) IBM

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3) Microsoft Corporation
4) Accenture
5) Infosys
Answer- 2) IBM
Explanation:
Arvind Krishna, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IBM (International Business
Machines Corporation) was elected to the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of New
York (New York Fed), New York, United States of America (USA), to fill the vacancy in the office for
the remaining period of a 3-year term which ends on 31st December 2023. He has been elected as a
Class B director
i. Arvind Krishna has been serving as the Chairman and CEO of IBM Since January 2021
14. Who recently (in May ’22) became the 1st Indian-origin person to be appointed as the 1st
ever Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), USA?
1) Vinod Khosla
2) Jay Chaudhry
3) Niraj Shah
4) Ashok Elluswamy
5) Nand Mulchandani
Answer- 5) Nand Mulchandani
Explanation:
Ambassador William J. Burns, Director of Central Intelligence Agency(CIA) appointed Nand
Mulchandani, an Indian Origin Person, as the first-ever Chief Technology Officer(CTO) of the CIA,
the foreign intelligence and counterintelligence agency of the United States of America(USA).
i. He also becomes the first-ever Indian Origin(Delhi) Person to become the CTO of the CIA.
15. Name the personality who was recently (in May ’22) appointed as the adviser to Prime
Minister (PM) Narendra Modi.
1) Rajiv Gauba
2) Bhaskar Khulbe
3) Tarun Kapoor
4) Amit Khare
5) Vivek Kumar
Answer- 3) Tarun Kapoor
Explanation:
Tarun Kapoor who retired as the Secretary to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas(MoPNG)
was appointed as the adviser to Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi for a period of 2 years
(initially) from the date of joining or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
i. The position of PM’s adviser was vacant since February following the retirement of IAS officer
Bhaskar Khulbe.
ii. Atish Chandra and Hari Ranjan Rao were appointed to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on the
Additional Secretary level by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).

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16. Which country recently (in April’22) launched a mysterious missile (YJ-21) from its Type
055 guided-missile cruiser?
1) Iran
2) Japan
3) Israel
4) Russia
5) China
Answer- 5) China
Explanation:
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China launched an unidentified/mysterious missile
from its Type 055 (Renhai Class) guided-missile cruiser on April 19, 2022. According to experts, the
new missile is expected to be an anti-ship ballistic missile known as the YJ-21.
i. The YJ-21 was launched from the warship Wuxi, a Type 055 cruiser that had been commissioned in
March 2022 in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China.
ii. The YJ-21’s exact parameters are unclear; however, its range could be somewhere between 1,000
and 1,500 kilometres.
17. Which institute recently (in April ’22) demonstrated Extreme Massive MIMO technology for
the deployment of 5G advanced and 6G technology?
1) IIT- Hyderabad
2) IIT- Kanpur
3) IIT- Madras
4) IIT- Delhi
5) IIT- Kharagpur
Answer- 1) IIT- Hyderabad
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad announced the demonstration of the Extreme
Massive (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) MIMO, a vital technology which is being considered for 5G
advanced and 6G deployment.
i. Massive MIMO involves deployment of MIMO on a larger scale in the interest of greater network
coverage and data carrying capacity and IIT Hyderabad has developed an experimental research
prototype with the aim to discover achievable performance limits.
SPORTS
18. As per the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rankings 2022 (as of 3rd May
2022), __________ secured 38th position in the women’s singles & Sathiyan Gnanasekaran gained
______ position in the Men’s Singles category.
1) Archana Girish Kamath; 34th
2) Ankita Das; 32nd
3) Manika Batra; 34th
4) Archana Girish Kamath; 30th
5) Manika Batra; 32nd

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Answer- 3) Manika Batra; 34th

Explanation:
According to the International Table Tennis Federation(ITTF) rankings 2022 (as of 3rd May 2022),
the Indian Paddler Manika Batra achieved career high rank by gaining 38th position in the women’s
singles and the compatriot Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (G Sathiyan) gained 34th position in the Men’s
Singles category.
• Men’s Doubles – The duo G Sathiyan and Harmeet Desai ranked at 28th position while the pair of G
Sathiyan and Achanta Sharath Kamal are placed 35th.
• Women’s Doubles – Manika Batra and Archana Kamath are ranked world number 4 while Sutirtha
Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee are next best at world no 29.
• Mixed Doubles – Manika and Sathiyan are ranked world no 6 and Manav Vikas Thakkar and
Archana Kamath are world no 22.
IMPORTANT DAYS
19. International Firefighters Day (IFFD) 2022 was observed across the globe on __________.
1) 4th May 2022
2) 2nd May 2022
3) 5th May 2022
4) 1st May 2022
5) 3rd May 2022
Answer- 1) 4th May 2022
Explanation:
International Firefighters Day (IFFD) 2022 was observed across the globe on 4th May 2022 to create
awareness about the significant role of firefighters in ensuring the safety of the people and property
and to recognise and honour the sacrifices of the firefighters.
i. The day also marks the feast day of St Florian (May 4), the patron saint of firefighters, chimney
sweeps, and brewers and the first-ever International Firefighters Day was observed on 4th May
1999.
ii. Red and Blue ribbon (two colours fused on top) is the significant symbol of the IFFD, the red
colour symbolises the element of Fire and the blue symbolises the element of water.
STATE NEWS
20. Which state’s Medical Education and Drugs Department (MEDD) partnered with the
International Finance Corporation (IFC) to strengthen medical education under the public-
private partnership (PPP) model?
1) Karnataka
2) Gujarat
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Maharashtra

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Explanation:
A collaboration has been made between the Medical Education and Drugs Department (MEDD),
Government of Maharashtra and International Finance Corporation (IFC) to prioritize healthcare
projects with an emphasis on medical education under the public-private partnership (PPP) model
in Maharashtra.
i. Under this partnership, IFC will act as transaction advisor for the PPPs to develop super-speciality
hospitals and medical education facilities across the state.
21. In April 2022, ______ became the 1st state in the NorthEast Region of India to launch the
Online Building Permission System (OBPS).
1) Mizoram
3) Tripura
4) Sikkim
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Sikkim
Explanation:
Sikkim will be the first state in the NorthEast Region to launch the Online Building Permission
System (OBPS).
i. It was launched by Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri during a
symposium on ‘Urban Development of North Eastern States – Smart City Revolution’, organized by the
Sikkim government in collaboration with the union ministry of development of north east region
(MDONER) as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav in Sikkim.
ii. “Online Building Permission System”(OBPS) is mainly focused on the removal of the need for the
citizen to visit the department, apply online and would be able to get the development permission
certificate anywhere and anytime.
22. In which place, the 1st National Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir will be held in June
2022?
1) Udhampur
2) Srinagar
3) Doda
4) Anantnag
5) Jammu
Answer- 2) Srinagar
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir Film Development Council (JKFDC) in collaboration with National Film
Development Corporation (NFDC) and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(MIB),
Government of India is organising the 1st ever National Film Festival of Jammu and
Kashmir(J&K), in Srinagar, J&K from 15th to 20th June 2022.
i. The festival aims to highlight the film, music and creative ecosystem of J&K along with its natural
and social cultural beauty of J&K and the festival will present the award under 3 categories including
feature films, non-feature films and Music Videos.

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CA STATIC GK
23. Who authored the book, “Reporting India: My Seventy-Year Journey as a Journalist”?
1) Ajit Anjum
2) Ravish Kumar
3) Prem Prakash
4) Barkha Dutt
5) Abhisar Sharma
Answer- 3) Prem Prakash
Explanation:
The book ‘Reporting India: My Seventy-Year Journey as a Journalist’ was authored by veteran
journalist Prem Prakash.
In April 2022, The Bengali version of "Reporting India: My Seventy-Year Journey as a Journalist," was
released in Kolkata, West Bengal
i. The book on Prem Prakash's seventy-year journey as a journalist is the story of the evolution of
India and provides a detailed account of the veteran journalist's professional life and the stories he
covered from Jawaharlal Nehru's demise to the rise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
24. In which country is the 'Christ the Protector' statue located?

1) Encantado, Brazil
2) Lima, Peru
3) Santiago, Chile
4) Mendoza, Argentina
5) Quito, Ecuador
Answer- 1) Encantado, Brazil
Explanation:
A new statue of Jesus Christ, which has been built in the small town of Encantado in southern Brazil,
is taller than Rio's famous 'Christ The Redeemer' at 141 feet.
i. 'Christ the Protector' has been sculpted by Markus Moura from Brazil's Ceara State and the work on
the statue began in 2019 and it was completed on April 22.
ii. Christ the Protector is 43 meters (141 feet meters) high, compared to Rio’s statue, which is 38
meters (125 feet), including in both cases their pedestals.
25. Who is the current (as of May’22) Founder & CEO of Open Financial Technologies?
1) Amrish Rau
2) Satish Kannan
3) Karthik Venkateswaran
4) Anish Achuthan
5) Naveen Tewari
Answer- 4) Anish Achuthan
Explanation:
About Open Financial Technologies Pvt Ltd:
Founder & CEO – Anish Achuthan
Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka

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26. The National Fire Service Day annually observed across India on ________.
1) 14th April
2) 14th June
3) 14th May
4) 14th December
5) 14th August
Answer- 1) 14th April
Explanation:
India annually observes the National Fire Service Day on 14th April to create awareness about the
importance of fire service and to pay homage to the firefighters who sacrificed their lives in the line of
duty.
27. Who is the current (as of May’22) Chairman & Managing Director (MD) of RailTel
Corporation of India?
1) Puneet Chawla
2) Sanjai Kumar
3) Anand Kumar Singh
4) Rakesh Ranjan
5) V. Shanker
Answer- 1) Puneet Chawla
Explanation:
About RailTel Corporation of India Limited:
Chairman and Managing Director – Puneet Chawla
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
28. Which is the largest moon of Saturn?

1) Tethys
2) Dione
3) Rhea
4) Titan
5) Iapetus
Answer- 4) Titan
Explanation:
Titan is the largest moon on Saturn. It has rivers, lakes, and seas filled by rain coming through a
thick atmosphere. However, these lakes are filled with different materials than one on Earth.
• Researchers discover Earth-like features on Saturn's moon- Titan
29. Kevin Anderson recently (in May’22) announced his retirement. Kevin Anderson related to
which sports?
1) Hockey
2) Tennis
3) Badminton
4) Football
5) Weight Lifting
Answer- 2) Tennis

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Explanation:
South African tennis player Kevin Anderson announced his retirement in May 2022.
i. Anderson, No. 5 in the ATP Rankings, won seven ATP Tour titles and reached two Grand Slam finals.
respective field?
1) T Senka Ao- Literature and Education
2) Darshanam Mogilaiah- Art
3) Guru Tulku Rinpoche- Social Work
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
T Senka Ao- Literature and Education
Darshanam Mogilaiah- Art
Guru Tulku Rinpoche -Others (Spiritualism); Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya
Swami also received Padma Shri Award in other categories (Spiritualism).

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. In which place India’s first Flow Chemistry Technology Hub (FCT Hub) was established?
1) Pune, Maharashtra
3) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
4) Hyderabad, Telangana
5) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Answer- 4) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
The Government of Telangana in collaboration with the pharmaceuticals majors Dr. Reddy’s
Laboratory and Laurus Labs along with academia has set up India’s first-of-its-kind Flow Chemistry
Technology Hub (FCT Hub) at Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences (DRILS) Hyderabad, Telangana,
facilitating the pharmaceutical research and development (R&D) and adoption of continuous
synthesis for making Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
Objective: To incorporate and promote efficient and sustainable technologies in the pharmaceutical
sector.
2. India’s first Tribal Health Observatory (TriHOb) was established in__________.

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Karnataka
4) Assam
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
The Government of Odisha has set up India’s first Tribal Health Observatory (TriHOb), which acts
as a repository of health-related data of the tribal populations in Odisha.
i. It has been set as a part of the MoU signed between the Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste
(SC) Development, Minorities and Other Backward Classes Welfare Department of Odisha and the
Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Bhubaneswar, Odisha a regional centre of the Indian
Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
3. Name the ministry that recently (in May’22) signed an MoU with the Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) to launch a ISRO Technical Training Programme.
1) Ministry of Education
2) Ministry of Science & Technology
3) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
4) Ministry of Labour & Employment
5) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
Answer- 3) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

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Explanation:
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signs an MoU with the Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO) to upskill the technical staff at the Department of Space (DoS) in ISRO.
It will be valid for a period of 5 years.
i. Under this, more than 4000 ISRO technical employees will be trained in the programme and the
location of the training will be the National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) under MSDE located across
India.
4. Which company recently (in May’22) rolled out ‘M15 Petrol’ Methanol-Blended Petrol on a
Pilot Basis in Tinsukia, Assam?
1) Bharat Petroleum Limited
2) Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited
3) Hindustan Petroleum Limited
4) Oil India Limited
5) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Answer- 5) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Explanation:
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC) rolled out M15 petrol, the 15 % blend of methanol with petrol,
on a pilot basis in the Tinsukia district of Assam.
i. The Methanol blended petrol was launched by Rameswar Teli, Minister of State(MoS), Ministry of
Petroleum and Natural Gas(MoPNG).
ii. Tinsukia was chosen for the pilot launch due to the availability of methanol, which was
manufactured by Assam Petrochemical Limited in the Digboi refinery.
5. Which company recently (in May '22) partnered with the Center for Autism and other
Disabilities Rehabilitation Research and Education (CADRRE) to launch India’s first bridgital
autism support network called ‘Pay Autention – A Different Mind is a Gifted Mind'?
1) Tata Consultancy Services
2) Tata Power Community Development Trust
3) Tata Motors
4) Tata Steel Ltd
5) Tata Teleservices
Answer- 2) Tata Power Community Development Trust
Explanation:
Tata Power Community Development Trust (TPCDT) has partnered with the Center for Autism and
other Disabilities Rehabilitation Research and Education (CADRRE) to launch ‘Pay Autention – A
different mind is a gifted mind’, India’s first bridgital autism support network.
i. This will enable small towns and rural India to access specialised care and support and help create
an auxiliary network of champions for the differently abled.
6. The CEPA between India & the United Arab Emirates came into force on 1st May 2022, which
was signed on 18th February 2022.
In CEPA, what does E stand for?
1) Economic
2) Exercise

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3) Employee
4) Exchange
5) Expenditure
Answer- 1) Economic
Explanation:
The India-United Arab Emirates(UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA),
the biggest bilateral trade pact between India and UAE came into force on May 1, 2022. The India-UAE
CEPA was signed on 18th February 2022.
i. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs(CBIC) and the Directorate General of Foreign
Trade (DGFT) have issued the notifications for the operationalisation of the agreement from May 1,
2022.
7. In May 2022, the United Nations (UN) launched the UN-Energy Plan of Action Towards _____,
to support the transition to clean, affordable energy for all & net-zero emissions.
1) 2028
2) 2026
3) 2024
4) 2023
5) 2025
Answer- 5) 2025
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) launched the UN-Energy Plan of Action Towards 2025, amid global energy
crisis and worsening climate emergency. It will catalyze the large-scale action and support needed for
the transition to clean, affordable energy for all and net-zero emissions and it was launched by some
30 leading organizations comprising UN-Energy.
i. An Energy Compact Action Network was also launched to match those governments seeking support
for their clean energy goals with those governments and businesses that have pledged over $600
billion to support these commitments.
8. As per the 6th annual Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2022: Joint Analysis for Better
Decisions, which highlights that _______ people in 53 countries suffered acute food insecurity in
2021.
1) 100 million
2) 350 million
3) 193 million
4) 150 million
5) 200 million
Answer- 3) 193 million
Explanation:
The 6th annual Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) titled “Global Report on Food Crises 2022:
Joint analysis for better decisions” (GRFC 2022), flagship publication of the Global Network Against
Food Crises (GNAFC) and is facilitated by the Food Security Information Network (FSIN) states that

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around 193 million people in 53 countries suffered acute food insecurity in 2021 due to conflict,
weather extremes, and the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
i. GRFC is jointly produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) of the United Nations (UN),
the World Food Programme (WFP), and the European Union (EU).
BANKING AND FINANCE
9. Which of the following points are ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the RBI’s Monetary Policy
Committee Off-Cycle Meeting in May 2022?
1) During the meeting, RBI changed the Policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF)
by 20 basis points to 4.20% from 4.00%.
2) Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) hiked by 50 bps to 4.5% from 4.00% w.e.f. May 21, 2022 and the
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) stands at 18 per cent.
3) The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate is adjusted to 4.15%.
4) The Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate to 4.65% from 4.25%.
5) RBI also decided to keep the stance as ‘accommodative’.
Answer- 1) During the meeting, RBI changed the Policy repo rate under the liquidity
adjustment facility (LAF) by 20 basis points to 4.20% from 4.00%.
Explanation:
During the meeting, RBI changed the Policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by
40 basis points to 4.40% from 4.00%, this is the first-rate hike since August 2018.
i. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) hiked by 50 bps to 4.5% from 4.00% w.e.f. May 21, 2022 and the Statutory
Liquidity Ratio (SLR) stands at 18 per cent.
ii. The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate is adjusted to 4.15%.
iii. The Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate to 4.65% from 4.25%.
iv. RBI also decided to keep the stance as ‘accommodative’.
10. In May 2022, ________ became the first Public Sector Bank (PSB) to go live on the Account
Aggregator (AA) Framework.
1) Central Bank of India
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Canara Bank
5) Union Bank of India
Answer- 5) Union Bank of India
Explanation:
Union Bank of India (UBI) has become the first Public Sector Bank (PSB) to go live on the Account
Aggregator (AA) Framework, an initiative of Reserve Bank India (RBI) to improve credit delivery.
i. The RBI announced the AA framework on September 2, 2016, with the objective of enhancing the
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11. In May 2022, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) restructured its Secondary
Market Advisory Committee (SMAC).
Who will chair the 18-member Secondary Market Advisory Committee (SMAC)?
1) Ananta Barua
2) G. Mahalingam
3) S. K. Mohanty
4) Nithin Kamath
5) Naresh Yadav
Answer- 2) G. Mahalingam
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has restructured its Secondary Market Advisory
Committee (SMAC), which makes recommendations to the capital markets regulator on improving
market safety, efficiency, and transparency.
i. Gurumoorthy Mahalingam (G. Mahalingam), a former full-time member of SEBI, will now chair the
18-member advisory body, the panel previously consisted of 17 members and was headed by SEBI
chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch.
12. Which organisation recently (in May’22) decided to create the Farmer Distress Index (FDI)
in order to provide an assistance package to all farmers?
1) National Securities Depository Limited
3) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Answer- 3) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) plans to formulate Farmer Distress
Index(FDI) to track, identify, and assist the really needy and distressed farmers. This index will not be
consistent across the country because stress levels vary from place to place.
This will support the government and financial institutions to offer suitable packages of help based on
the severity of the distress instead of distributing uniform distress packages to all farmers.
13. Which company recently signed 5 Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Solar Energy
Corporation of India Limited (SECI) & Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to
supply 1500 MW of solar energy?
1) Vikram Solar
2) Azure Power
3) Suzlon Energy
4) ReNew Power
5) Tata Power
Answer- 4) ReNew Power

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Explanation:
ReNew Power, the subsidiary of ReNew Energy Global PLC, has signed five Power Purchase
Agreements (PPAs) with (4 agreement) Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) & (1
agreement) Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) for the supply of 1,500 MegaWatt (MW)
of electricity generated from solar power plants.
Agreements with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI): ReNew Power signed Two
PPAs of 600 MW and 375 MW under the SECI Rajasthan IV Scheme, which will supply electricity at Rs
2.18 per KiloWatthour (kWh).
• The Other two PPAs with SECI are for 300 MW and 100 MW are under SECI IX scheme having a
tariff of Rs 2.37 per KiloWatthour (kWh).
Agreement with Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) – the 100 MW PPA will supply
electricity for Rs 2.33 per KiloWatthour (kWh).
14. By which year, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has planned a mission to
Venus?
1) December 2028
2) December 2024
3) December 2026
4) December 2031
5) December 2023
Answer- 2) December 2024
Explanation:
At the inaugural session of the National Meet on Venus Science, Chairman of the Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO), S. Somnath, announced a Mission to Venus, the hottest planet in the
solar system, by December 2024. The next similar window would be available in 2031.
i. The major objectives of the mission are to investigate surface processes and shallow subsurface
stratigraphy and research the structure, composition, and dynamics of the atmosphere. As part of this
mission, ISRO will also study active volcanism, lightning, craters, the presence of oxygen, Venus’
geology, and other topics.
15. Which country recently (in May ’22) deployed 8 remote sensing satellites into Low Earth
Orbit (LEO) through its Long March 2D carrier rocket?
1) Pakistan
2) Israel
3) China
4) Japan
5) Russia
Answer- 3) China
Explanation:
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has successfully deployed eight
remote sensing satellites into the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) using its Long March (Chang Zheng) 2D
carrier rocket from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre, in the northern province of Shanxi, China.

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i. The eight remote sensing satellites consist of seven Jilin-1 Gaofen 03D and one Jilin-1 Kuanfu 01C
satellite.
SPORTS
16. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Annual ICC Team Rankings
2022 (as of May’22)?
A) England have consolidated their top position in the ICC Men’s Test team rankings, followed
by West Indies and Australia.
B) In the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings, India remains the No. 1 team, followed by England
and Pakistan.
C) New Zealand remain the No.1 team in the ICC Men’s ODI (One Day International) Team
Rankings, followed by England.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 5) Only B & C
Explanation:
In the ICC’s (International Cricket Council ) annual update 2022, Australia have consolidated their
top position in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings followed by India and New Zealand.
i. In the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I (Twenty 20 Internationals) Team Rankings, India consolidated
their top position followed by England.
ii. New Zealand remain the No.1 team in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI (One Day International) Team
Rankings followed by England.
iii. India under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma finished the 2021-22 season as the world’s number one
ranked T20 team.
OBITUARY
17. Tony Brooks, the pioneer of Formula One, passed away in May 2022. Tony Brooks is a _______
racing driver?
1) Belgian
2) French
3) German
4) Spanish
5) British
Answer- 5) British
Explanation:
Charles Anthony Standish Brooks (Tony Brooks), a British racing driver who won six Formula One
grand prix in the 1950s and was nicknamed the "Racing Dentist," has died at age 90.
i. Formula 1 or F1 Race is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater
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IMPORTANT DAYS
18. The World Hand Hygiene Day (WHHD) 2022 was observed across the globe on ___________.
1) 5th May 2022
2) 2nd May 2022
3) 4th May 2022
4) 3rd May 2022
5) 6th May 2022
Explanation:
World Hand Hygiene Day (WHHD) 2022 was observed across the globe by the World Health
Organization (WHO) on 5th May 2022 to maintain global promotion, visibility, and sustainability of
hand hygiene in health care.
i. The campaign theme of WHHD 2022 & Theme of WHHD 2022 is “a health care ‘quality and safety
climate or culture’ that values hand hygiene and infection prevention and control”.
19. When was the Ayushman Bharat Diwas 2022 celebrated in India?
1) 29th April 2022
2) 1st May 2022
3) 3rd May 2022
4) 30th April 2022
5) 2nd May 2022
Answer- 4) 30th April 2022
Explanation:
Ayushman Bharat Diwas 2022 was observed across India on 30th April 2022 as a part of the Gram
Swaraj Abhiyan. The day aims to create awareness about healthcare schemes of the government of
India (GoI) among the people in rural areas.
i. The Ayushman Bharat (“Healthy India”) Yojana is a national initiative launched by Prime Minister
(PM) of India Narendra Modi as a part of the National Health Policy 2017 with the vision to achieve
Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
20. Coal Miners’ Day 2022 was observed across the globe on _________.
1) 5th May 2022
2) 2nd May 2022
3) 4th May 2022
4) 3rd May 2022
5) 6th May 2022
Explanation:
Coal Miners’ Day 2022 was observed on 4th of May 2022 to raise awareness of the challenges and
importance of coal miners around the world. This day honours the achievements and sacrifices made
by coal miners throughout history.

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STATE NEWS
21. Which state government recently (in May ’22) launched a ‘Vehicle Movement Tracking
System (VMTS) mobile app’ to track the movement of sand mining vehicles?
1) Gujarat
2) Haryana
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Odisha
Answer- 2) Haryana
Explanation:
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched a Vehicle Movement Tracking System (VMTS)
mobile app that will help in tracking vehicles carrying sand and other mining material.
i. The app will be used at different checkpoints in all the districts of Haryana and vehicle details and
all the travel history of the vehicle will be stored in repositories which can be viewed through the app
at any time.
CA STATIC GK
22. Where is the Headquarters of Union Bank of India (UBI)?

2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Vadodara, Gujarat
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
Answer- 2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
About Union Bank of India (UBI):
MD & CEO – Rajkiran Rai G.
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline – Good People to Bank with
23. In which State ‘Jim Corbett National Park’ is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Assam
4) Bihar
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Jim Corbett National Park is a forested wildlife sanctuary in northern India’s Uttarakhand State. Rich
in flora and fauna, it’s known for its Bengal tigers.

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About Uttarakhand:
Chief Minister– Pushkar Singh Dhami
Tiger reserve– Corbett Tiger Reserve, Rajaji Tiger Reserve
24. Where is Pilikula Biological Park located?

1) Odisha
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Karnataka
Explanation:
Pilikula Biological Park is located in Mangalore, Karnataka.
In May 2022, the Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Vandalur received one male Bengal tiger from
Pilikula Biological Park in Mangalore.
25. Who was recently (in May’22) appointed as the ‘Managing Director (MD) of TVS Motor’
Company?
1) Sudarshan Venu
2) K N Radhakrishnan
3) Lalita D Gupte
4) R Gopalan
5) CR Dua
Answer- 1) Sudarshan Venu
Explanation:
In May 2022, TVS Motor Company appointed Sudarshan Venu as Managing Director of the
Company, effective 5 May 2022.
i. Sudarshan Venu has been associated with TVS Motor Company and has played a pivotal role in the
company's growth in India and key international markets, including Asia, Africa, and more recently
Europe.
26. What is the maximum maturity period of Treasury bills?

1) 120 days
2) 265 days
3) 91 days
4) 364 days
5) 182 days
Answer- 4) 364 days
Explanation:
Treasury bills are issued when the government needs money for a short period. These bills are
issued only by the central government, and the interest on them is determined by market forces.
i. Treasury bills, or T-bills, have a maximum maturity period of 364 days.
ii. At present, treasury bills are issued in three maturities — 91-day, 182-day and 364-day.

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27. Who is the current (as of May’22) Union Minister of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship?
2) Kiren Rijiju
3) Dharmendra Pradhan
5) Raj Kumar Singh
Answer- 3) Dharmendra Pradhan
Explanation:
About Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship:
Union Minister – Dharmendra Pradhan
Minister of State (MoS) – Rajeev Chandrasekhar
respective field?
1) S Ballesh Bhajantri- Art
2) Vidyanand Sarek- Literature and Education
3) Shivnath Mishra- Sports
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
S Ballesh Bhajantri- Art
Vidyanand Sarek- Literature and Education
Shivnath Mishra- Art
29. The Olympic Council of Asia recently (in May '22) announced that the ______ Asian Games
scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China in September 2022 was postponed.
1) 21st
2) 18th
3) 20th
4) 19th
5) 17th
Answer- 4) 19th
Explanation:
The Olympic Council of Asia has announced that the 19th Asian Games, originally scheduled to be
held in Hangzhou, China from September 10 to 25, 2022, will be postponed because of the COVID-19
situation.
30. Where is Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary located?

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

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Answer- 5) Tamil Nadu

Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu:
Chief Minister– Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary
Biosphere Reserves– Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, and
Agasthiyarmalai Biosphere Reserve

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the National Family Health Survey
2019–21 (NFHS-5) & Rural Health Statistics Publication for Year 2020-21 (RHS 2020-21)?
A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) released the NFHS-5 report which
highlights the key finding that the Total Fertility Rates (TFR) has declined from 2.4 to 1.9 in
India between NFHS-4 (2015-16) & NFHS-5.
B) Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Assam are the only five states in India that are
above the replacement level of fertility of 2.1.
C) MoHFW has also launched the RHS 2020–21, there are 157819 Sub Centres (SC), 30579
Primary Health Centres (PHCs) functioning in rural and urban areas (as on 31 March 2021).
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) released the NFHS-5 report which highlights the
key finding that the Total Fertility Rates (TFR) has dropped from 2.2 to 2.0 in India between NFHS-
4( 2015-16) & 5.
i. Bihar (2.98), Meghalaya (2.91), Uttar Pradesh (2.35), Jharkhand (2.26), and Manipur (2.17) are the
only five states in India that are above the replacement level of fertility of 2.1.
ii. Overall Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) in India has increased significantly from 54% to 67%.
iii. MoHFW has also launched the RHS 2020–21, as on 31 March 2021, there are 157819 Sub Centres
(SC), 30579 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and 5951 Community Health Centres (CHCs) functioning
in rural and urban areas of the country.
2. In May 2022, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) launched ____ One District One
Product (ODOP) brands & 5 products under _________ scheme in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) 6; Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana
2) 3; Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises scheme
3) 4; Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
4) 3; Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana
5) 4; Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises scheme
Answer- 2) 3; Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises scheme
Explanation:
Pashupati Kumar Paras, Union Minister, Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MOFPI) launched the
3 One District One Product (ODOP) brands and 5 product under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation
of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme in New Delhi, Delhi.

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Products Brand District/State
Jaggery Powder Madhurmithas(new) Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh
Dried Spicy Anaras (new) Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya

Pineapple
Mango Pickle Pind Se(new) Amritsar, Punjab
Masala Paste Kashmiri Mantra(launched in January Kulgam, Jammu and

2022) Kashmir(J&K)
Lemon Honey Madhumantra(launched in January Saharanpur, Uttar

2022) Pradesh(UP)
3. As per the ‘2021 Q4 & Annual India Solar Market Update report’ released by Mercom
Communication India, India installed a record _____ of new solar capacity in 2021.
1) 8.9 GW
2) 12.2 GW
3) 7.6 GW
4) 10 GW
5) 9.2 GW
Answer- 4) 10 GW
Explanation:
India installed a record 10 GW of new solar capacity in 2021, a big jump of 210% year-over-year
(YoY) compared to 3.2 GW installed in 2020, according to Mercom India Research’s recently released
report titled "2021 Q4 & Annual India Solar Market Update"
The report was released by Mercom Communication India,a subsidiary of US based Mercom Capital
Group.
MERCOM’s Findings:
i. Highest ever capacity of solar installations in a year in India and the cumulative installed solar
capacity stood at 49.3 GW, development of a pipeline of over 53 GW.
ii. Rajasthan, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh (top three states) in 2021 contributed to around 79% of the
installations in 2021.
4. The Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas
(SVAMITVA) scheme marked its _______ anniversary on 24th April, 2022.
1) 2nd
2) 4th
3) 1st

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4) 3rd
5) 5th
Answer- 1) 2nd
Explanation:
Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas – SVAMITVA
scheme marked its 2nd year anniversary on 24th April 2022.
i. The scheme was launched by the Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi on 24th April 2020 on the
occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day 2020.
ii. PM Modi hailed the SVAMITVA scheme as a mantra for development & improving trust in the
villages with the help of modern technology.
5. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to PM Narendra Modi’s visit to
Germany, Denmark and France in May 2022?
A) During the Visit to Germany, PM signed 9 agreements in 6th India-Germany Inter-
Governmental Consultations 2022 held in Berlin, Germany.
B) PM Narendra Modi visited Copenhagen, Denmark, signed 9 agreements in the 2nd India-
Nordic Summit 2022 and he also participated in India-Denmark Business Forum 2022 in
Copenhagen.
C) PM also met Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of France as both nations are celebrating 75
years of their diplomatic relations in 2022.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
During the Visit to Germany, PM signed 9 agreements in 6th India-Germany Inter-Governmental
Consultations 2022 held in Berlin, Germany which was chaired by Both Leaders.
i. PM Narendra Modi visited Copenhagen, Denmark and signed 9 agreements in the 2nd India-Nordic
Summit 2022 and he participated in India-Denmark Business Forum 2022 in Copenhagen.
ii. PM also met Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of France as both nations are celebrating 75 years of
their diplomatic relations in 2022.
6. Which company recently (as of May’ 22) became the largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods
Company (FMCG) in India by surpassing Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)?
1) Patanjali Ayurved
2) Britannia Industries
3) Dabur
4) Adani Wilmar Ltd
5) ITC Limited

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Answer- 4) Adani Wilmar Ltd

Explanation:
Adani Wilmar Limited (AWL) became the largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company (FMCG) in
India beating Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), after the announcement of its Quarter Four results
for the Financial year 2022 (Q4FY2022).
i. AWL has reported the total operational revenue of Rs 54,214 crore in the Financial Year 2022
whereas HUL reported the revenue of Rs 51,468 crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2021-22.
7. Which Indian company recently (in May’22) got India’s largest single solar EPC order of 1
GW for Rs. 5500 crores from SJVN Limited?
1) Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd
2) ReNew Power Ltd
3) Vikram Solar Ltd
4) Adani Power Ltd
5) Azure Power Global Ltd
Answer- 1) Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd
Explanation:
Tata Power Solar Systems Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has secured India’s
largest single solar EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) order of 1 GW (gigawatt) for
around Rs. 5500 crores from the public sector undertaking SJVN Limited (Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam
Limited).
i. The project will be developed under the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) scheme of the
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and will be completed within a period of 24 months.
ii. With this 1GW order, the company’s order book has surpassed Rs. 12,000 crores, with a total
portfolio of more than 9.3GW for utility-scale renewables projects.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
8. Name the scientist from NASA who recently (in May '22) received the World Food Prize 2022
for her research in climate change and food production.
1) Rattan Lal
2) David Nabarro
3) Lawrence Haddad
4) Cynthia Rosenzweig
5) Howarth Bouis
Answer- 4) Cynthia Rosenzweig
Explanation:
The Des Moines-based World Food Prize Foundation has conferred the World Food Prize 2022 to
National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Cynthia Rosenzweig, an American
agronomist and climatologist, in recognition of her modelling of the climate crisis’ impact on food
production.
i. The 2022 World Food Prize Laureate was announced by Barbara Stinson, President of the World
Food Prize Foundation during a ceremony hosted by the United States(US) Department of State.

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ii. According to the World Food Prize Foundation, the World Food Prize is a prestigious International
award conceived as the “Nobel Prize for Food and Agriculture” and it was founded by Nobel Peace
Prize Laureate(1970), Norman E Borlaug in 1986.
9. Name the Department that recently (in April’22) won the PM’s Award for Excellence in
Public Administration, 2020 for its ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ (ONORC) scheme under the
Innovation (General)-Central category.
1) Department of Expenditure
2) Department of Food and Public Distribution
3) Department of Food & Supplies
4) Department of Consumer Affairs
5) Department of States
Answer- 2) Department of Food and Public Distribution
Explanation:
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has won the Prime Minister’s Award for
Excellence in Public Administration, 2020 for its ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ (ONORC) scheme
under the category Innovation (General)-Central.
i. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred the award on the occasion of the 15th Civil Services Day
(21st April 2022).
10. Who recently (in May’22) received the Woman Transforming India Award at the Indo-
American Chamber of Commerce(IACC)’s 6th Entrepreneur & Leadership Awards 2022?
1) Bina Modi
2) Vani Kola
3) Suchi Mukherjee
4) Radhika Agarwal
5) Aditi Gupta
Answer- 1) Bina Modi
Explanation:
Dr Bina Modi, Chairperson of Modi Enterprises has been honoured with the Woman Transforming
India Award at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce(IACC)’s 6th Entrepreneur & Leadership
Awards 2022.
i. Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister, Ministry of Civil Aviation(MCA) presented the award to Dr Bina
Modi.
ii. She is the President and Managing Director of Godfrey Phillips India Ltd and Chairperson and
Managing Director of Indofil Industries Limited.
11. In May 2022, Russia launched a secret military spacecraft into orbit around Earth by using
a _____ launch vehicle.
1) Ariane 6 rocket
2) Delta IV rocket
3) Angara 1.2 rocket
4) Falcon 9 rocket

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5) Proton-M rocket
Answer- 3) Angara 1.2 rocket
Explanation:
Russia has launched a secret military spacecraft into orbit around the Earth using Russia’s new
Angara 1.2 rocket,a light launch vehicle. The launch took place at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the
town of Mirny in the north-western Russian region of Arkhangelsk Oblast.
New Russia’s Military Spacecraft
i. Likely a top secret radar military satellite system for use in the war in Ukraine.
ii. For launching this military spacecraft, Russia used for the first time the Angara 1.2 rocket.
Topic Name – Science & Technology
Difficulty level – Moderate
ENVIRONMENT
12. In which state a new plant species, Peperomia Albertiae were recently (in May '22)
discovered?
1) Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
2) Idukki, Kerala
3) Madurai, Tamil Nadu
4) Dibrugarh, Assam
5) Khammam, Telangana
Answer- 2) Idukki, Kerala
Explanation:
Researchers at the Postgraduate and research department of Botany at St Albert’s college in Kochi,
Kerala have discovered a new plant species, Peperomia Albertiae, in Idukki district of Kerala.
i. The new species belongs to the genus of Peperomia and it is an epiphytic plants belonging to
Peperaceae family which comprises both pepper and betel plants.
ii. The study report on the new species was published in the March edition of the Kew Bulletin Official
Journal of the Royal Botanic Gardens, England and Arjun Thomas and J Jameson were the authors of
the study report.
SPORTS
13. Which of the following Indian archers' players who recently (in May '22) won the gold
medal in the Recurve Mixed Team category in the Antalya 2022 Hyundai Archery World Cup
stage 1 held at Antalya, Turkey?
1) Atanu Das
2) Tarundeep Rai
3) Ridhi
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3

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Explanation:
Indian archers – Padma Shri Tarundeep Rai and Ridhi have won the gold medal under the Recurve
Mixed Team category at the Antalya 2022 Hyundai Archery World Cup stage 1 held from 18th to
24th April 2022 at Antalya, Turkey.
i. Tarundeep Rai was a part of the gold medal winning team at the 2010 Shanghai Archery World Cup.
ii. The Indian trio – Abhishek Verma, Rajat Chauhan and Aman Saini has also won the Gold medal in
compound men’s team competition.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
14. Who recently (in May '22) released a book titled "INDO-PAK WAR 1971-Reminiscences of
Air Warriors" at the 37th Air Chief Marshal PC Lal Memorial Lecture in New Delhi, Delhi?
1) Ram Nath Kovind
2) Narendra Modi
3) Amit Shah
4) Rajnath Singh
5) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Answer- 4) Rajnath Singh
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released a book titled ‘INDO-PAK WAR 1971- Reminiscences of
Air Warriors’ at the 37th Air Chief Marshal PC Lal Memorial Lecture organised by the Air Force
Association in New Delhi, Delhi. The book was edited by Air Marshal Jagjeet Singh and Group
Captain Shailendra Mohan.
i. Air Chief Marshal Pratap Chandra Lal (PC Lal), served as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff during the
1965 war and had served as the 7thChief of the Air Staff during the 1971 war and the government of
India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1965 & the Padma Vibhushan in 1972 for civil
service.
IMPORTANT DAYS
15. When was the International No Diet Day (INDD) 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 5th May 2022
2) 3rd May 2022
3) 7th May 2022
4) 4th May 2022
5) 6th May 2022
Explanation:
International No Diet Day (INDD) 2022 was observed across the globe on 6th May 2022 to celebrate
body acceptance, including fat acceptance and body shape diversity. The day also promotes a healthy
lifestyle with a focus on health at any size.
i. International No Diet Day was created by Mary Evans Young, Director of the British anti-diet
movement “Diet Breakers”, in 1992 and the 1st INDD was observed in the United Kingdom(UK) in
1992.
ii. Symbol: a light blue ribbon is the symbol of the INDD.

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STATE NEWS
16. In May 2022, _______ became India’s 1st state to introduce a scheme named "Jivhala" to offer
loans to prisoners .
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Maharashtra
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Maharashtra Department of Prisons initiated India’s 1st-of-its-kind loan scheme namely ‘Jivhala’
for inmates serving sentences in jails across the state for more than 3 years. It is offered by
Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank.
i. Its pilot was launched by Maharashtra’s Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil at Yerawada Central Prison
in Pune (Maharashtra), and will gradually be extended to nearly 60 prisons across the state. Jivhala
means affection in Marathi.
ii. The Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank will provide in the initial phase, a loan of Rs 50,000 will
be given at a 7% interest rate.
17. Which state recently (in May '22) launched the ‘e-Adhigam’ scheme to provide tablet
computers to Class 10 and Class 12 grade students for their online education?
1) Haryana
2) Gujarat
3) Punjab
4) West Bengal
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 1) Haryana
Explanation:
The Haryana State Government launches ‘e-Adhigam’ scheme under which nearly 3 lakh students
will be receiving tablet computers to aid their online education. Under the scheme, Class 10 and Class
12 students of Haryana Board will be eligible to receive free tablets with 2GB internet data.
i. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched the Advance Digital Haryana Initiative of Government
with Adaptive Modules (Adigham) scheme at Maharishi Dayanand University in Rohtak,Haryana.
18. Name the state government that recently (in May ’22) launched a ‘Shaili’ app for diagnosing
and controlling lifestyle diseases among people.
1) Telangana
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka
Answer- 3) Kerala
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The government of Kerala is set to launch an Android App ‘Shaili’, aimed at diagnosing and
controlling lifestyle diseases among the people in the state of Kerala.
i. The app has been set up as part of the population-based screening project launched by the Kerala
State Health Department under the ‘Nava Kerala Karma plan’ and Under the health-screening project,
the Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers have been tasked with collecting information
from persons over the age of 30 in their respective areas about any lifestyle diseases or risk factors
they may have.
CA STATIC GK
19. What is the currency of Russia?

1) Ruble
2) Dollar
3) Euro
4) Pound
5) Peso
Answer- 1) Ruble
Explanation:
About Russia
President of Russia – Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin
Defence Minister – Sergei Kuzhugetovich Shoigu
Capital – Moscow
Currency – Russian Ruble
20. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the SVAMITVA Scheme?
A) SVAMITVA stands for Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village
Areas.
B) The SVAMITVA Scheme aims to provide the record of rights to village household owners in
the form of property cards.
C) It is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched on the National
Panchayati Raj Day (April 24) in 2020.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
SVAMITVA stands for Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas.
i. The SVAMITVA Scheme aims to provide the record of rights to village household owners in the form
of property cards.
ii. It is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched on the National Panchayati
Raj Day (April 24) in 2020.
iii. The scheme is a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, State Panchayati Raj
Departments, State Revenue Departments & Survey of India.

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21. Who is the first Indian to receive the World Food Prize in 1987?
1) Indira Gandhi
2) Nirpakh Tutaj
3) M.S. Swaminathan
4) B.R. Barwale
5) Verghese Kurien
Answer- 3) M.S. Swaminathan
Explanation:
Dr Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan (M.S. Swaminathan) was named the first World Food Prize
Laureate in 1987 for developing and spearheading the introduction of high-yielding wheat and rice
varieties into India during the 1960s when that country faced the prospect of widespread famine.
i. He is the First Indian to receive the World Food Prize in 1987 and he is also known as father of
the Green Revolution in India.
22. Who is the Current (as of May’22) union minister of Food Processing Industries?
1) Narendra Singh Tomar
2) Parshottam Rupala
3) Piyush Goyal
4) Pashupati Kumar Paras
5) Hardeep Singh Puri
Answer- 4) Pashupati Kumar Paras
Explanation:
About Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MOFPI):
Union Minister– Pashupati Kumar Paras (Constituency- Hajipur, Bihar)
Minister of State– Prahlad Singh Patel (Constituency- Damoh, Madhya Pradesh)
23. Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary is located in _______ state.

1) Punjab
2) Maharashtra
3) Haryana
4) Gujarat
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
About Maharashtra:
Governor– Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Bird Sanctuary – Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary, Bird Sanctuary Bhal, Bird Sanctuary Palava.
Festivals – Pola, Shivaji Jayanti Festival
24. What is the Capital of Denmark?

1) Copenhagen
2) Chisinau
3) Canberra
4) Castries
5) Cairo

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Answer- 1) Copenhagen
Explanation:
About Denmark:
Capital -Copenhagen
Prime Minister (PM) – Mette Frederiksen
25. In which state is Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About West Bengal:
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Jorpokhri Wildlife Sanctuary, Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, Chapramari
Wildlife Sanctuary
26. STRIPS stands for Separate Trading of Registered Interest and __________of Securities.
1) Price
2) Provision
3) Process
4) Payment
5) Principal
Answer- 5) Principal
Explanation:
STRIPS – Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities
i. STRIPS are the securities created by way of separating the cash flows associated with a regular G-
Sec i.e. each semi-annual coupon payment and the final principal payment to be received from the
issuer, into separate securities.
ii. They are essentially Zero Coupon Bonds (ZCBs).
iii. Stripped securities represent future cash flows (periodic interest and principal repayment) of an
underlying coupon bearing bond. STRIPS have zero reinvestment risk, being zero coupon bonds, they
can be attractive to retail/non-institutional investors.
27. Where is Aravalli Biodiversity Park located?

3) Gurugram, Haryana
4) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer- 3) Gurugram, Haryana
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In February 2022, The Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC) declared
the Aravalli Biodiversity Park in Gurugram, Haryana as India’s 1st ‘other effective area-based
conservation measures’ (OECM) site on the occasion of World Wetlands Day (2nd February, 2022).
28. “Fiat Panis” is the official motto of which International organization?

1) International Labour Organisation
2) Food & Agriculture Organization
3) UNICEF
4) World Health Organization
5) United Nations Population Fund
Answer- 2) Food & Agriculture Organization
Explanation:
About Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO):
Director General – Qu Dongyu
Headquarters – Rome, Italy
Motto – “Fiat Panis” (Let there be bread)
29. Who became the 1st Indian woman to scale five peaks above 8,000 metres after climbing
Mount Kanchenjunga in May 2022?
1) Malavath Purna
2) Arunima Sinha
3) Santosh Yadav
4) Priyanka Mohite
5) Bachendri Pal
Answer- 4) Priyanka Mohite
Explanation:
Priyanka Mohite, who became the first Indian woman to scale five peaks above 8,000 metres after
climbing Mount Kanchenjunga in May 2022 hails from Maharashtra's Satara.
Priyanka Mohite is a postgraduate in biotechnology from Mumbai University and works as a research
associate in Bengaluru. She's a recipient of Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2020.
respective field?
1) Sonu Nigam- Art
2) Ram Sahay Panday - Social Work
3) Vishwamurti Shastri- Literature and Education
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
Sonu Nigam- Art
Vishwamurti Shastri- Literature and Education
Ram Sahay Panday - Art

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