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 Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 23 NOVEMBER 2022
NATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. Which ministry has recently (in Nov ‘22) signed an Intent of Cooperation on High-
Performance Computing (HPC), Weather Extremes and Climate Modelling and Quantum
Technologies with the European Union (EU)?
1) Ministry of Science and Technology
2) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
3) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
4) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
5) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer- 3) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Explanation:
An Intent of Cooperation on High-Performance Computing (HPC), Weather Extremes and Climate
Modelling and Quantum Technologies was signed between India’s Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY), and the European Union’s (EU) European Commission’s
Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) during a
virtual ceremony.
i. Aim: To facilitate collaboration on HPC applications using Indian and European supercomputers in
areas such as bio-molecular medicines, covid-19 therapeutics, mitigating climate change, predicting
natural disasters and quantum computing.

2. In which state, the South Western Command of the Indian Army conducted “SHATRUNASH”,
the Integrated Fire Power Exercise, Mahajan Field Firing Range (MFFR)?
1) Maharashtra
2) Rajasthan
3) Karnataka
4) Kerala
5) Gujarat
Answer- 2) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Indian Army’s South Western Command conducted “SHATRUNASH”, the Integrated Fire Power
Exercise, Mahajan Field Firing Range (MFFR) in the Thar Desert in Rajasthan.
About SHATRUNASH:
i. The exercise involved the use of multi-farious firing platforms in an integrated manner involving
both ground & aerial manoeuvres.
ii. The exercise used all resources, including the Indian Air Force(IAF) & aviation assets, in an
integrated manner.

3. Which ministry has recently (in Nov ‘22) signed an MoU with the M1xchange, Trade
Receivable Discounting System (TReDS) Platform for Integration of Udyam Portal?
1) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
2) Ministry of MSME

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3) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
4) Ministry of Labour and Employment
5) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer- 2) Ministry of MSME
Explanation:
M1xchange, TReDS Platform (Trade Receivable Discounting System) has signed an MoU with the
Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to enable MSME under Udyam portal to
register on M1xchange to discount their invoices.

4. In which state, Sangai Festival 2022 has recently (in Nov ‘22) inaugurated by the Union
Minister of Tourism, G Kishan Reddy?
1) Manipur
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Mizoram
4) Assam
5) Tripura
Answer- 1) Manipur
Explanation:
The 10-day-long Manipur Sangai Festival 2022 (the festival of Oneness), the annual cultural festival
organized by the Manipur Tourism Department was declared open by the Union Minister of Tourism
of India, G Kishan Reddy at the main venue, Sangai Ethnic Park, Moirang Khunou, Bishnupur district,
Manipur.
i. Manipur Sangai Festival 2022 marks the 11th edition of the celebration. The theme of the Manipur
Sangai Festival 2022 is the ‘Festival of Oneness’.
ii. On the Sangai Festival occasion, the 2 coffee table books were released: Manipur Sangai Festival
2022 by the Tourism Department and Manipur Today Special Edition on Sangai Festival by the
Directorate of Information and Public Relations.
Note- The festival is named after the State animal, Sangai, the brow-antlered deer found only in
Manipur.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

5. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the UNFCCC 27th Conference of
the Parties (COP 27) held in Egypt in November 2022?
1) The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) unveiled the Infrastructure Resilience
Accelerator Fund (IRAF), a CDRI multi-partner trust fund.
2) Larsen & Toubro Ltd has signed an MoU with the Egyptian Sugar and Integrated Industries
Company (ESIIC).
3) India and Sweden hosted the “LeadIT Summit”, on the margins of COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
4) The Toolbox of Solutions for Urban Decarbonization was introduced at COP27 by the World
Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with four prominent organizations.
5) India Committed to Create Carbon Sink of 2.5-3 Billion Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent by 2030.
Answer- 2) Larsen & Toubro Ltd has signed an MoU with the Egyptian Sugar and Integrated
Industries Company (ESIIC).

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Explanation:
The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP 27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change (UNFCCC) was held from November 6 – 20, 2022 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Arab Republic of Egypt.
• Praj Industries Limited (Praj), an Indian industrial biotech company, has signed an MoU
with the Egyptian Sugar and Integrated Industries Company (ESIIC) on the sidelines of COP27
in Egypt.
• During the India Pavilion at the COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, the Coalition for Disaster
Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) unveiled the Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund (IRAF),
a CDRI multi-partner trust fund.
• India and Sweden hosted the “LeadIT Summit”, on the margins of COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh,
Egypt.
• The Toolbox of Solutions for Urban Decarbonization was introduced at COP27 by the World
Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with four prominent organizations.
• India Committed to Create Carbon Sink of 2.5-3 Billion Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent by 2030.

6. What is India’s rank in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2022 report released by
Portulans Institute (PI) in November 2022?
1) 57th
2) 61st
3) 51st
4) 67th
5) 62nd
Answer- 2) 61st
Explanation:
The United States (US)-based non-profit Portulans Institute (PI) released its Network Readiness Index
(NRI) 2022 report.
i. As per it, India moved up six spots to claim the 61st place in the index from 67th in NRI 2021.
India’s total score also increased to 19 in 2022 from 49.74 in 2021.
ii. The index has been topped by the United States (US) as the most network-ready society with an
overall score of 80.3. It is followed by Singapore with a score of 79.35, and Sweden with a score of
78.91 at 2nd and 3rd rank respectively.

7. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated (in Nov ‘22) that Antimicrobial Resistance
(AMR) will reduce global annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 3.8% by ________.
1) 2050
2) 2035
3) 2025
4) 2040
5) 2030
Answer- 1) 2050

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Explanation:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that In a high-impact scenario, Antimicrobial
Resistance (AMR) will reduce global annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 3.8% by 2050.
i. If this situation remains unchecked, in the next decade, this could result in a GDP shortfall of USD 3.4
trillion annually and push around 24 million people into extreme poverty.

BANKING AND FINANCE

8. According to the RBI’s Handbook of Statistics on Indian States 2021-22 released in

November 2022, ________ has the highest installed grid-interactive renewable power capacity in
India with a total installed capacity of 15,463 MW.
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka
Answer- 5) Karnataka
Explanation:
The RBI released the 7th edition of its statistical publication namely ‘Handbook of Statistics on Indian
States 2021-22’. According to the publication, Karnataka has the highest installed grid-interactive
renewable power capacity in India with a total installed capacity of 15,463 Megawatts (MW).
i. It is followed by Tamil Nadu (TN), with 15,225 MW at 2nd; Gujarat, with 13,153 MW, at 3rd.
ii. It has been prepared under the supervision and overall guidance of Dr. Deba Prasad Rath, Principal
Adviser, Department of Economic and Policy Research (DEPR), RBI.

9. Name the Insurance Company that has recently (in Nov ‘22) launched an add-on cover for
Private Car insurance policy.
1) Bharti AXA General Insurance Co. Ltd.
2) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd.
3) Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd
4) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd.
5) Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Answer- 5) Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company (Kotak General Insurance) launched Kotak Meter
(Switch On/Switch Off), an add-on cover for Private Car insurance policy to allow policyholders pause
the insurance cover when the vehicle is idle.
i. Following the launch, Kotak General Insurance claims to become India’s first company to offer a
cashback via an add-on for private car insurance policy.

10. Which bank has recently (in Nov ‘ 22) launched two new products, Loan Against Deposits
(LAD) and Dollar Bonds for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) customers?
1) Indian Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) State Bank of India
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4) ICICI Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 4) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank Limited has launched two new products, Loan Against Deposits (LAD) and Dollar Bonds
for Non Resident Indian (NRI) customers at its branch in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City
(GIFT City), a Gujarat-based emerging global financial and Information Technology (IT) services hub.
i. ICICI Bank becomes the first bank to offer such products in GIFT City, Gujarat.
ii. The Loan Against Deposits (LAD)– This is similar to a loan in foreign currency against a deposit in
India and includes Non-Resident External (NRE) Fixed Deposits (FD) in rupees.
iii. The Dollar Bonds – This offer is an alternative investment option for NRIs, to book dollar bonds
through ICICI Bank in GIFT city from among 50 marquee issuers or companies for these bonds.

ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

11. As per the CRISIL Credit rating agency (as of Nov’ 22), India’s GDP reduced to __________ for
2022-2023 from, 7.3% earlier.
1) 7.3%
2) 7.0%
3) 7.5%
4) 7.2%
5) 7.4%
Answer- 2) 7.0%
Explanation:
Credit rating agency CRISIL (formerly Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited) reduced
India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast by 30 basis points (bps) for 2022-2023 to
7% from 7.3% earlier.
i. ICRA Limited (ICRA) [formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited]
has lowered the economic expansion at 6.5% for the Q2 of FY 2022-23.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

12. Name the bank that has recently (in Nov ‘22) received a National Award from the Pension
Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) for Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
enrollment.
1) Tamil Nadu Grama Bank
2) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
3) Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank
4) Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
5) Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank
Answer- 2) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
Explanation:

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Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) has received a National Award from the Pension Fund
Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) for significant enrollment under Atal Pension
Yojana (APY).
i. KVGB has so far enrolled 3,34,687 (cumulative) accounts to the APY. During 2022–2023, the bank
enrolled 69,132 accounts, exceeding its target of 50,320.

13. In November 2022, ABHYUDAYA from Unchahar, Uttar Pradesh, won the “GOLD” award in
the 47th International Convention on Quality Control Circle (ICQCC-2022).
ABHYUDAYA is the Quality Control Team of which organisation?
1) Rural Electrification Corporation
2) National Highways Authority of India
3) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
4) Border Roads Organisation
5) National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
Answer- 3) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
Explanation:
Quality Control Circle (QCC) ABHYUDAYA, the QC team of NTPC Limited (formerly known as National
Thermal Power Corporation Limited), Unchahar, Uttar Pradesh, has won the International Sudome
Quality Medal – “GOLD” award in the 47th International Convention on Quality Control Circle (ICQCC-
2022).
i. The theme for ICQCC-2022 is “Built Back Better through Quality Efforts”.

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

14. Which country has recently (in Nov ‘22) won the Council Chair of the Global Partnership on
Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) for 2022-2023?
1) Brazil
2) Russia
3) Germany
4) France
5) India
Answer- 5) India
Explanation:
India took over as the Council Chair of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) for
2022-2023 from France, the outgoing Council Chair of GPAI.
i. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State(MoS) for Electronics & Information Technology,
represented India (virtually) at the GPAI Summit 2022, the 3rd annual meeting of GPAI, held in Tokyo,
Japan.
ii. GPAI is an international initiative to support responsible and human-centric development and use
of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

15. Who has been recently (in Nov ‘22) elected as a member of the International Committee for
Weights and Measures?
1) Venu Gopal Achanta
2) Anju Manral
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3) Sanju Tyagi
4) Amita Das
5) Sulabha Kulkarani
Answer- 1) Venu Gopal Achanta
Explanation:
Professor Venu Gopal Achanta, Director of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National
Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi, Delhi, has been elected as a member of the International
Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM – Comité International des Poids et Mesures).
i. He was formally recognised as an elected Member of CIPM in the 27th General Conference on
Weights and Measures (CGPM) conference, which took place from November 15–18, 2022, in Paris,
France.
ii. Currently, the CGPM has 64 member countries represented, and it meets every 4 years at the
International Bureau of Weight and Measures (BIPM) in France.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

16. In November 2022, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre(VSSC), the research centre of the Indian
Space Research Organisation(ISRO), conducted the “Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test
(IMAT)”, for _________ Programme.
1) Mangalyaan 2
2) Chandrayaan-3
3) Gaganyaan
4) Shukrayaan
5) Aditya-L1
Answer- 3) Gaganyaan
Explanation:
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre(VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala), the research centre of the
Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO), conducted the “Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test,
or IMAT”, a major development test of its crew module deceleration system at the Babina Field Fire
Range (BFFR) in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh(UP).
i. This is a major development towards realizing the Gaganyaan project, the 1st project taken up by
ISRO for demonstrating human space flight capability.

SPORTS

17. Who has recently (in Nov ‘22) won the Nitto ATP Finals title for the 6th time & equalled
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer’s record for ATP Finals Championship?
1) Alexander Zverev
2) Casper Ruud
3) Novak Djokovic
4) Rafael Nadal
5) Daniil Medvedev
Answer- 3) Novak Djokovic
Explanation:

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Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic (35-year-old ) won the Nitto ATP (Association of Tennis
Professionals) Finals title for the 6th time. Winning his 6th ATP Finals Title, Novak Djokovic equalled
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer’s record for ATP Finals Championship.
i. He won the title and defeated Norway’s Casper Ruud in the Nitto ATP Finals 2022 held at the Pala
Alpitour in Turin, Italy.
ii. Second seeds Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury, American-British pair, defeated Olympic gold
medallists Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic, Croatian tennis players, 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 to win the 2022 Nitto
ATP Finals doubles title in Turin, Italy.

18. Which state recently (in Nov '22) won the 2nd edition of the North East Olympic Games for
the 2nd consecutive time?
1) Mizoram
2) Assam
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Manipur
5) Nagaland
Answer- 4) Manipur
Explanation:
Manipur tops the medal tally of the 2nd Edition of North East Olympic Games 2022 with 240 Medals
(88 gold, 75 silver and 77 bronze). This is the 2nd consecutive time Manipur has to top the medal tally
of the event.
i. The 2nd Edition North East Olympic Games (2022), the regional multi-sport event, was held at
Shillong, Meghalaya from 9th- 17th November 2022. It was jointly hosted by the Government of
Meghalaya and the North East Olympic Association (NEOA).
ii. Assam secured 2nd position in the medal tally followed by Arunachal Pradesh.
iii. Nagaland is set to host the 3rd edition of the Northeast Olympic Games.

IMPORTANT DAYS

19. When was World Heritage Week (WHW) 2022 observed across India?
1) 18th to 24th November 2022
2) 19th to 25th November 2022
3) 17th to 23rd November 2022
4) 16th to 22nd November 2022
5) 15th to 21st November 2022
Answer- 2) 19th to 25th November
Explanation:
World Heritage Week (WHW) 2022 was observed across India from 19th to 25th November 2022
to promote the heritage and the culture of monuments and important sites for their conservation.
i. From November 19–25, 2022, the Department of Archives, Archaeology, and Museums observes
World Heritage Week.
ii. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World
Heritage Convention, 40 Properties in India have been added to the World Heritage List. India has the
6th largest number of World Heritage Sites in the world.

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 CA STATIC GK

20. Which country’s electronics manufacturer, ‘Pegatron’ became the third Apple supplier to
establish a production facility in India?
1) Russia
2) China
3) Germany
4) Taiwan
5) South Korea
Answer- 4) Taiwan
Explanation:
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Pegatron has inaugurated a manufacturing facility off Chennai
to make iPhones, another addition to Apple's India capacity for iPhones dominated by Foxconn and
Wistron that roll out top-end phones for the India market.
i. Taiwan’s Pegatron became the third Apple supplier to establish a production facility in India.
ii. Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin and Minister of State for Electronics and Information
Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated the factory located inside the Mahindra World City
near Chennai.

21. Which state’s Legislative Assembly is set to have a day reserved for women legislators to
speak and raise women-centric issues in the House?
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Answer- 2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly is all set to have a day reserved for women legislators to speak
and raise women-centric issues in the House. The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath
wrote a letter to all women legislatures and told them about initiatives taken by the Government
under Mission Shakti Scheme which is a historic moment.
i. The Uttar Pradesh assembly has 403 members and out of them 47 are women.

22. In which state, Chaya Someshwaralayam Temple is located?

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

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Explanation:
After achieving the UNESCO World Heritage tag for the Kakatiya Rudreshwara temple (Ramappa
temple), Telangana has proposed two monuments with architectural and astronomical magnificence
for coveted recognition this year.
i. Heritage Telangana has listed Niluvurallu in Mudumal village of Narayanpet district and Chaya
Someshwaralayam temple as the sites that deserve due recognition.

23. In October 2022, the Bengaluru - Mysuru route, the Tipu Express, was renamed as
________________.
1) Hazrat Express
2) Kuvempu Express
3) Virangana Express
4) Wodeyar Express
5) Lakshmibai Express
Answer- 4) Wodeyar Express
Explanation:
In a new development, a popular train on the Bengaluru - Mysuru route, the Tipu Express, has been
renamed as the ‘Wodeyar Express’ by the Ministry of Railway headed by Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Talguppa - Mysore Express also renamed as Kuvempu Express.

24. In which state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a 15-foot statue of Jayaprakash
Narayan?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Answer- 5) Bihar
Explanation:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a 15-foot statue of Jayaprakash Narayan on his 120th
birth anniversary on October 11, at the socialist icon’s birthplace, Sitab Diara village in Bihar’s Saran
district.
i. JP quit college to join the non-cooperation movement, before going to study at the University of
California, Berkeley, where he was influenced by the ideas of Karl Marx.
ii. He returned to India in 1929 and joined the freedom struggle and the Indian National Congress,
upon the invitation of Jawaharlal Nehru and drawn by a speech by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

25. In November 2022, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights(NCPCR) has added
several new features to the “E-Baal Nidan” portal.
In which “E-Baal Nidan” portal was launched to file a complaint reporting any violation
committed against a child?
1) 2010
2) 2014
3) 2018
4) 2015

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5) 2019
Answer- 4) 2015
Explanation:
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights(NCPCR) has added several new features to the “E-
Baal Nidan” portal.
i. E-Baal Nidan Portal was launched by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights(NCPCR) in
2015.
ii. Purpose: It is an online portal wherein any person can register a complaint reporting any violation
committed against a child.

26. In November 2022, Adani Ports to develop Tajpur deep-sea port in ___________.
1) West Bengal
2) Maharashtra
3) Odisha
4) Gujarat
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 1) West Bengal
Explanation:
The West Bengal government handed over the Letter of Award for the development of a deep-sea
port at Tajpur to Adani Ports. The letter was received by Karan Adani, CEO, Adani Ports and Special
Economic Zone (APSEZ) at a post-Durga puja event hosted by the state government in the presence of
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

27. Which state has recently (in Nov ‘22) decided to use 'SAANS,' the air pressure machine in
hospitals to stop neonatal deaths?
1) Karnataka
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Maharashtra
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
The Assam Government has decided to use 'SAANS,' the air pressure machine developed by a
Bangalore-based start-up, InnAccel Technologies, hospitals across the state to stop neonatal deaths.
i. 'SAANS' is a portable neonatal Continuous Positive Air Pressure (CPAP) system that can provide
lifesaving breathing support to infants in hospital settings and during travel.
ii. For the development of the machine, InnAccel Technologies, incubated at the Centre for Cellular
and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), joined hands with the SAMRIDH Healthcare Blended Finance
Facility to strengthen respiratory support for newborns and pediatric populations in Assam.

28. Which city has recently (in Oct ‘22) achieved 100% digitization of banking operations?
1) Siliguri, West Bengal
2) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
3) Thrissur, Kerala
4) Leh, Ladakh

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5) Surat, Gujarat
Answer- 4) Leh, Ladakh
Explanation:
The highest-located district in India, Leh, Ladakh has achieved 100% digitization of banking
operations. Union Territory Level Bankers Committee Ladakh, the Reserve Bank of India has
felicitated the bankers of the district.

29. In October 2022, WAPCOS Ltd filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed initial public offering (IPO).
Which of the following is ‘Not’ a type of prospectus according to the companies act 2013?
1) Abridged Prospectus
2) Deemed Prospectus
3) Red Herring Prospectus
4) Shelf Prospectus
5) Statutory Prospectus
Answer- 5) Statutory Prospectus
Explanation:
The prospectus is a legal document for market participants and investors to pursue, detailing the
features, prospects, and promise of a financial product. It is mandated by the law to be supplied to
prospective customers.
i. According to the companies act 2013, there are four types of prospectus, Abridged Prospectus,
Deemed Prospectus, Red Herring Prospectus, and Shelf Prospectus.
ii. Public sector firm WAPCOS has filed its draft red herring prospectus with the Securities and
Exchange Board of India for its proposed initial public offering (IPO). The public issue will be an offer-
for-sale where the government will sell up to 32.5 million shares.

30. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in the city of Ayodhya, Uttar
Pradesh on the 93rd birth anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar.
In which year did Lata Mangeshkar receive the Bharat Ratna award in the field of art?
1) 2009
2) 2001
3) 1969
4) 1999
5) 2007
Answer- 2) 2001
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in the city of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
on the 93rd birth anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar.
i. Legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
She is also famous as the ‘Nightingale of India’.

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Awards:
• Bharat Ratna- 2001 for the contribution to the arts.
• Padma Vibhushan- 1999
• Padma Bhushan- 1969

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