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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 27&28 NOVEMBER 2022
NATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. Who has recently (in Nov ‘22) Launched ‘Nai Chetna-Pahal Badlav Ki’, a campaign against
gender-based discrimination’ of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods
Mission (DAY-NRLM)?
1) Virendra Kumar
2) Giriraj Singh
3) Amit Shah
4) Dharmendra Pradhan
5) Arjun Munda
Answer- 2) Giriraj Singh
Explanation:
Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Giriraj Singh Launches ‘Nai Chetna-Pahal
Badlav Ki’, a community-led National campaign against gender-based discrimination’ of Deendayal
Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) in New Delhi.
i. He also inaugurated ‘160 Gender Resource Centres (GRC)’ in 13 states, named ‘Naari Chetna
Kendras’.
ii. The annual month-long campaign will be conducted as a ‘Jan Andolan’ (people’s movement) in all
the States/Union Territories (UTs) from 25th November to 23rd of December, 2022.
• Theme – The 2022 campaign mainly focuses on Gender Based Violence, under the theme of
‘Elimination of Gender-Based Violence’.

2. Name the department that has recently (in Nov ‘22) signed an MoU with the Ministry of
Ayush to Promote Evidence-Based Research in AYUSH Sector.
1) Department of Science and Technology
2) Department of Consumer Affairs
3) Department of Agricultural Research And Education
4) Department of Commerce
5) Department of Rural Development
Answer- 1) Department of Science and Technology
Explanation:
The Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Neuropathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (Ayush), signed
an MoU with the Department of Science and Technology (DST), under the Ministry of Science And
Technology, to identify research areas to explore cooperation, convergence, and synergy for evidence-
based scientific intervention in the Ayush sector.
i. Under this MoU, AYUSH Ministry and DST will jointly undertake Research & Development (R&D)
activities on scientific validation of Ayush concepts, procedures and products, creating a platform for
the exchange of information.

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3. Which ministry has recently (in Nov ‘22) formed a panel to revamp Mahatma Gandhi
National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA)?
1) Ministry of Home Affairs
2) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
3) Ministry of Labour and Employment
4) Ministry of Rural Development
5) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer- 4) Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation:
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) formed a panel to revamp Mahatma Gandhi National
Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA), MoRD’s only employment guarantee scheme, to
direct more work to India’s poorer regions.
i. The panel will recommend institutional mechanisms, including governance and administrative
structures, for more effective utilisation of funds, primarily to address poverty.
• It will examine the expenditure trends across various states and identify reasons for variations
• The panel aims to redesign work opportunities available under the Mahatma Gandhi NREG
Scheme. It is expected to submit its report by January 2023.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

4. Which of the following points is/are ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the 19th Meeting of the
Conference of the Parties (CoP19) held in November 2022?
1) The 19th meeting of the Conference of the Parties(CoP19) to CITES (the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) held in Panama City.
2) The Indian delegations were led by Chandra Prakash Goyal, Director-General of Forests & Special
Secretary(DGF&SS), Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change(MoEF&CC).
3) CoP19 to CITES has approved India’s proposal to transfer Leith’s Softshell Turtle (Nilssonia leithi)
and Indian Flapshell Turtle (Lissemys punctata) from Appendix III to Appendix I of CITES.
4) CoP19 to CITES has accepted the proposal to include sea cucumbers in Appendix II of CITES.
5) CITES appreciated the result achieved by Operation Turtshield by the Wildlife Crime Control
Bureau to eliminate poaching and illegal trade of freshwater turtles.
Answer- 3) CoP19 to CITES has approved India’s proposal to transfer Leith’s Softshell Turtle
(Nilssonia leithi) and Indian Flapshell Turtle (Lissemys punctata) from Appendix III to
Appendix I of CITES.
Explanation:
The 19th meeting of the Conference of the Parties(CoP19) to CITES (the Convention on International
Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), also known as the 19th World Wildlife
Conference took place from 14 to 25 November 2022 in Panama Convention Center, Panama City,
Panama.
• The Indian delegations were led by Chandra Prakash Goyal, Director-General of Forests &
Special Secretary(DGF&SS), Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change(MoEF&CC).
• CoP19 to CITES has approved India’s proposal to transfer Leith’s Softshell Turtle (Nilssonia
leithi) and red-crowned roofed turtle (Batagur kachuga) from Appendix II to Appendix I of
CITES.

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 • CITES appreciated the result achieved by Operation Turtshield by the Wildlife Crime Control
Bureau to eliminate poaching and illegal trade of freshwater turtles.
• CoP19 to CITES has accepted the proposal to include sea cucumbers in Appendix II of CITES.
• The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Health
Organization (WHO) and the International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime partners
to curb zoonotic diseases.

5. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the visit of Rajnath Singh, Union
Minister for Defense to Cambodia in November 2022?
A) Rajnath Singh, Union Minister for Defence, paid a 2-day visit to Cambodia to take part in the
maiden India-ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting in Siem Reap, Cambodia to commemorate the
45th Anniversary of India-ASEAN relations.
B) He also took part in the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting plus held in Siem Reap,
Cambodia on 23rd November 2022.
c) India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh proposed 2 major initiatives for Women in UN Peace-
Keeping Operation and Marine Plastic Pollution.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
Rajnath Singh, Union Minister for Defence, paid a 2-day visit to Cambodia, from 22nd to 23rd
November 2022, to take part in the maiden India-ASEAN(Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
Defence Ministers Meeting in Siem Reap, Cambodia to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of India-
ASEAN relations.
i. The meeting was co-chaired by Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister, Government of India and General
Tea Banh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Cambodia.
ii. He also took part in the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting plus held in Siem Reap, Cambodia on
23rd November 2022, during his 2-day visit to Cambodia
iii. India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh proposed 2 major initiatives for Women in UN Peace-
Keeping Operation and Marine Plastic Pollution.

6. In November 2022, India participated in the 22nd Council of Ministers meeting of the Indian
Ocean Rim Association (IORA-COM).
The 22nd IORA Council of Ministers (COM) was hosted by which country?
1) Maldives
2) Indonesia
3) Iran

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4) Bangladesh
5) Madagascar
Answer- 4) Bangladesh
Explanation:
India participated in the 22nd Council of Ministers meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association
(IORA-COM), which was held at Dhaka in Bangladesh.
i. The 22nd IORA Council of Ministers (COM) was hosted by the People’s Republic of Bangladesh,
current chair of IORA.
ii. The Indian delegation was led by the Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Dr. Rajkumar
Ranjan Singh.
iii. India will set up an e-Office at the IORA Secretariat and also announced provision of e-subscription
by India to Mahatma Gandhi Library at IORA Secretariat.

BANKING AND FINANCE

7. Name the organisation that has recently (in Nov ‘22) signed an agreement with VA Tech
Wabag Limited to raise Rs 200 crore through unlisted non-convertible debentures (NCDs).
1) African Development Bank
2) World Bank
3) International Monetary Fund
4) New Development Bank
5) Asian Development Bank
Answer- 5) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
VA Tech Wabag Limited, a water technology player, signed an agreement with Asian Development
Bank (ADB) to raise Rs 200 crore through unlisted non-convertible debentures (NCDs) with a 5-year
and 3-month tenor.
i. This NCD will be subscribed by ADB over a 12-month period.
ii. This investment is ADB’s first private sector financing in India’s water sector.

8. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent (in Nov ‘22) Securities
and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
A) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a uniform format for reporting
Over-The-Counter (OTC) trades in listed Non-Convertible Securities (NCS).
B) SEBI has amended the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, to include
the buying and selling of mutual fund units within the scope of insider trading rules.
C) SEBI announced that municipal debt securities issuers can now issue green bonds in
accordance with the guidelines for issuing and listing non-convertible debentures.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C

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Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a uniform format for reporting Over-
The-Counter (OTC) trades in listed Non-Convertible Securities (NCS).
• The new regulations will enter into force on January 1, 2023.
i. SEBI has amended the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading)
Regulations, 2015, to include the buying and selling of mutual fund units within the scope of insider
trading rules.
• The new regulations may be called the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of
Insider Trading) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022.
• The new norms became effective on November 24, 2022.
iii. SEBI announced that municipal debt securities issuers can now issue green bonds in accordance
with the guidelines for issuing and listing non-convertible debentures.
• This circular is effective immediately under the SEBI (Issue and Listing of Municipal Debt
Securities) Regulations, 2015.

9. Which bank has recently (in Nov ‘22) signed an agreement with broking partner SMC Global
Securities Limited to open a 3-in-1 account?
1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
2) Indian Overseas Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) City Union Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 2) Indian Overseas Bank
Explanation:
The Public sector Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) signed an agreement with broking partner SMC
Global Securities Limited to open a 3-in-1 account (SB, demat account and trading account).
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i. According to the agreement, the savings bank (SB) and demat account of the clients will be with IOB
while the trading account will be with SMC Global.

ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

10. Which company has recently (in Nov ‘22) integrated with the Open Network for Digital
Commerce (ONDC) to help connect buyers with Hyperlocal Sellers?
1) Zomato
2) Shopify
3) Amazon
4) Swiggy
5) Meesho
Answer- 5) Meesho
Explanation:
Meesho, an E-commerce platform, announced its integration with the government’s Open Network
for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to help connect buyers with Hyperlocal Sellers.
i. Meesho has become the 4th unicorn to join the network after Paytm, Dunzo and Shiprocket.

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

11. In November 2022, Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly Tokayev was elected as President of which
country?
1) Turkmenistan
2) Kazakhstan
3) Uzbekistan
4) Tajikistan
5) Mongolia
Answer- 2) Kazakhstan
Explanation:
Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly Tokayev was sworn-in forn 2nd time as President of the Republic of
Kazakhstan.
i. Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev succeeded the long-reigning Nursultan Nazarbayev as President of
Kazakhstan during the 2019 presidential elections.
About Kazakhstan:
Prime Minister (PM)- Alikhan Smailov
Capital- Astana
Currency- Kazakhstani tenge

12. Who has been recently (in Nov ‘22) promoted as Managing Director (MD) of the National
Dairy Development Board (NDDB)?
1) Nihal Chand Sharma
2) Varsha Joshi
3) Dilip Rath
4) Meenesh C Shah

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5) NH Kelawala
Answer- 4) Meenesh C Shah
Explanation:
The Board of Directors of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has promoted Meenesh C
Shah, the acting Chairman of NDDB, to Managing Director (MD) from Executive Director.
i. Meenesh C Shah’s tenure as acting Chairman of NDDB ends on 30th November 2022.
About the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB):
Headquarters- Anand, Gujarat
Founded in- 1965

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

13. Name the company that recently (in Nov’ 22) received approval from the Competition
Commission of India (CCI) to subscribe to Trustroot Internet Pvt Ltd's convertible bonds and
warrants.
1) Testo India Pvt Ltd
2) M&G Group
3) Panchal Industries Pvt Ltd
4) Sudha Ventilating Systems Pvt Ltd
5) Whizz Engineering Services Pvt Ltd
Answer- 2) M&G Group
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the deal of M&G Group subscribing to
convertible bonds and warrants issued by Trustroot Internet Pvt Ltd has been cleared under the
green channel route.
i. Under the green route, a deal that does not pose a significant risk of harming competition is
approved upon notification to the competition watchdog.

14. Which company was recently (in Nov ‘22) acquired by Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL)
for Rs 6,000-7,000 crore?
1) Red Bull India
2) Dabur India
3) Bisleri
4) Orient Beverage Limited
5) Coca-Cola India
Answer- 3) Bisleri
Explanation:
Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) is set to acquire Bisleri, India’s largest packaged drinking water
company, for an estimated Rs 6,000-7,000 crore.
i. The current management of Bisleri will continue for 2 years as part of the deal. The management
team is led by a professional team headed by CEO Angelo George.

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 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

15. China has recently (in Nov ‘22) announced a plan to build its First Moon Base Powered by
Nuclear Energy by ___________.
1) 2025
2) 2028
3) 2023
4) 2026
5) 2024
Answer- 2) 2028
Explanation:
China plans to build its first base on the Moon by 2028, followed by landing astronauts on Moon in
subsequent years, as it challenges National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s
dominance in space exploration.
i. The lunar base will likely be powered by nuclear energy with a basic configuration of a lander,
hopper, orbiter and rover, which will be constructed by the Chang’e 6, 7 and 8 missions.
ii. China also aims to eventually expand the base into an international research station (ISS).

16. Which company has recently (in Nov ‘22) developed a Continuous Marine Water Quality
Monitoring Station (CMWQMS)?
1) Kamarajar Port Limited
2) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
3) Port of Napier Limited
4) Mumbai Port Authority
5) Land Ports Authority of India
Answer- 2) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
Explanation:
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s top-performing port, developed a Continuous
Marine Water Quality Monitoring Station (CMWQMS) and introduced an Electric Environmental
Monitoring Vehicle (EV) at the port in collaboration with the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT
Madras.
i. The monitoring station and vehicle were inaugurated by Sanjay Sethi, IAS, Chairman of JNPA.

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

17. Name the union minister who has recently (in Nov ‘22) released the book ‘India: The
Mother of Democracy’ that was prepared & published by the Indian Council of Historical
Research (ICHR).
1) Amit Shah (Union minister of Home Affairs)
2) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (Union minister of External Affairs)
3) Dharmendra Pradhan (Union minister of Education)
4) Smriti Zubin Irani (Union minister of Minority Affairs)
5) Narayan Tatu Rane (Union minister of MSME)
Answer- 3) Dharmendra Pradhan (Union minister of Education)

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Explanation:
Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education & Skill Development, released the book ‘India: The
Mother of Democracy’ prepared and published by the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)
in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. Professor Raghuvendra Tanwar, Chairperson of ICHR, and Professor Umesh Ashok Kadam, Member
Secretary of ICHR were also present on occasion.

IMPORTANT DAYS

18. When was Constitution Day/Samvidhan Divas 2022 observed across India?
1) 24th November 2022
2) 22nd November 2022
3) 25th November 2022
4) 23rd November 2022
5) 26th November 2022
Answer- 5) 26th November 2022
Explanation:
The Constitution Day, also known as ‘Samvidhan Divas’, 2022 was observed across India on 26th
November 2022 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent
Assembly of India on 26th November 1949.
i. The theme of Constitution Day 2022 is “India – the Mother of Democracy / भारतलोकतन्त्रकीजननी”
ii. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment(MSJE) is the Nodal agency for the celebrations
organised as part of Constitution Day. 26th November 2022 marks the 73rd anniversary of the
adoption of the Constitution of India.
iii. Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi participated in the Constitution Day celebrations organised in
the Supreme Court of India.
• He launched various new initiatives like Virtual Justice Clock, JustIS mobile App 2.0, Digital
court and S3WaaS Websites under the e-court project, an effort to provide services to litigants,
lawyers and the judiciary through ICT enablement of courts.

19. When was National Milk Day 2022 observed across India to commemorate 101st birth
anniversary of Verghese Kurien, “Father of the White Revolution in India”?
1) 25th November 2022
2) 23rd November 2022
3) 26th November 2022
4) 24th November 2022
5) 27th November 2022
Answer- 3) 26th November 2022
Explanation:
National Milk Day is annually observed across India on November 26 to commemorate the birth
anniversary of the “Father of the White Revolution in India”, Dr Verghese Kurien, who was fondly
known as the ‘Milkman of India’.
i. National Milk Day 2022 marks the 101st birth anniversary of Verghese Kurien and is observed as a
part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” on 26th November 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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ii. The National Gopal Ratna Awards 2022, one of the highest National Awards in the field of livestock
and dairy sector, has been conferred during the National Milk Day event. List of Awards.

STATE NEWS

20. Name the state government that has recently (in Nov ‘22) announced a plan to launch an ‘E-
Detection Portal’ to detect vehicles without valid documents.
1) Odisha
2) Karnataka
3) West Bengal
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Answer- 1) Odisha
Explanation:
The State Transport Authority (STA), Government of Odisha, announced that the Transport
department of Odisha had developed an ‘E-Detection Portal’ to detect vehicles plying on National
Highways (NHs) and State Highways without valid documents with effect from 1st January 2023.

21. Which state’s Electricity Board has recently (in Nov ‘22) developed the E-Mobility App for e-
vehicle charging stations?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Kerala
Explanation:
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has developed a mobile app named ‘Kerala E-Mobility
App’ (KeMapp), which will serve as a common platform for accessing the services of e-vehicle
charging stations.
i. The app is now in test mode, and will soon be available for download on PlayStore.
ii. Minister for Electricity K. Krishnankutty formally launched the app at ‘ewaTTs ‘22,’ an e-mobility
conclave organised by the KSEB on 23rd November 2022.

CA STATIC GK

22. In November 2022, the Power Finance Corporation sanctioned a loan of Rs 3,940 crore for
the construction of the Machilipatnam greenfield seaport.
In which state ‘Machilipatnam greenfield seaport’ is located?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Maharashtra
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Gujarat

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Answer- 4) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Power Finance Corporation has sanctioned a loan of Rs 3,940 crore for the construction of the
Machilipatnam greenfield seaport, Andhra Pradesh.
i. The loan sanction letter has been sent to Machilipatnam Port Development Corporation Ltd.
ii. The estimated cost of the Machilipatnam port is Rs 5,253.89 crore. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y
S Jagan Mohan Reddy will lay the foundation of Machilipatnam port works on December 21, 2022.

23. According to the Invesco data released in November 2022, India has emerged as the second
most coveted investment market after the ________ for sovereign wealth funds and public
pensions funds in 2022.
1) United States
2) China
3) Russia
4) France
5) Germany
Answer- 1) United States
Explanation:
India has emerged as the second most coveted investment market after the United States for
sovereign wealth funds and public pensions funds in 2022, according to a study by asset manager
Invesco published in November 2022.
i. Among developing nations, India has overtaken China as the most popular emerging market, having
climbed to No. 2 in 2022 from No. 9 in 2014. China currently ranks in sixth place.

24. The James Webb Telescope was developed by NASA with the assistance of which of the
following organizations?
1) JAXA
2) European Space Agency
3) Canadian Space Agency
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
NASA’s USD 10 billion James Webb Telescope was developed with the assistance of the European
Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency.
i. Located 15,00,000 kilometers away from Earth, James Webb Telescope (JWST) has captured the
once hidden feature of the protostar within the dark cloud L1527, Nasa and the European Space
Agency
ii. The astronomers used Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) to observe the protostar. The dark
cloud L1527 is just 1,00,000 years old (a relatively young body).

25. In November 2022, __________ was the first Korean-language series to win an International
Emmy Award.
1) The King: Eternal Monarch
2) Bloody Heart

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3) The King’s Affection
4) Mr. Queen
5) The Red Sleeve
Answer- 3) The King’s Affection
Explanation:
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences made the announcement that the Period
drama The King’s Affection, starring popular stars Park Eun-bin and Rowoon, has become the first
Korean-language series to win an International Emmy Award.
i. The 20-episode show, titled Yeonmo in Korean, earned the honour in the best telenovela category at
the 50th edition of the annual award gala.
ii. The 50th International Emmy Awards ceremony took place on November 21, 2022, at the New York
Hilton Midtown Hotel in New York City.

26. India has decided to send a utility helicopter unit to the Multidimensional Integrated
Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).
What is the capital of Mali?
1) Maputo
2) Rabat
3) Lilongwe
4) Nouakchott
5) Bamako
Answer- 5) Bamako
Explanation:
Bamako is the capital of Mali and West African CFA franc is the currency of Mali.
i. India has decided to send a utility helicopter unit to the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation
Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). Bangladesh and Pakistan will each send an armed helicopter unit to this
operation.
ii. MINUSMA is a United Nations peacekeeping mission that was set up in 2013 by the UNSC to
stabilize the western African country after the 2012 Tuareg rebellion.

27. Jhanjra mine is the highest coal producing mechanized underground mine of India.
In which state ‘Jhanjra mine’ is located?
1) Maharashtra
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) West Bengal
4) Odisha
5) Karnataka
Answer- 3) West Bengal
Explanation:
Pralhad Joshi became India’s first Union Coal Minister to visit the Jhanjra mine of Eastern Coalfields
(ESL), which is also the country’s highest producing underground mine with depth of 225 mtr below
the surface.
i. At 3.5 million tonnes per year capacity, Jhanjra mine (West Bengal)is the highest coal producing
mechanised underground mine of India.

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28. In November 2022, The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
set up a 24-member committee headed by _______ to develop and suggest an affordable and
comprehensive cover for the rural population.
1) Katari Sasidhar
2) Thomas M Devasia
3) Siddharth Singh
4) G. R. Surya Kumar
5) Manjunath Bavuri
Answer- 2) Thomas M Devasia
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has set up a 24-member
committee to develop and suggest an affordable and comprehensive cover for the rural population.
i. While the proposed cover will be a benefit based / parametric structure, called Bima Vistaar, the
IRDAI has also asked the panel, which will be headed by Thomas M Devasia, Member (non-life) of
IRDAI, to recommend a regulatory framework for the cover.

29. In which year Dr Verghese Kurien, ‘Milkman of India’, honoured with Padma Vibhushan
award in the field of Science and Engineering?
1) 2000
2) 1966
3) 1999
4) 1990
5) 1965
Answer- 3) 1999
Explanation:
The Father of the White Revolution in India, Dr Verghese Kurien, who was fondly known as the
‘Milkman of India’ was born on 26th November 1921 in Kozhikode (formerly Calicut), Kerala and
passed away on 9th September 2012 in Nadiad, Gujarat.
i. He was an Indian engineer and started the “white revolution” also known as Operation Flood &
Founder and Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) from 1965 to 1998.
ii. He received the Padma Shri in 1965 and Padma Bhushan in 1966 for Trade and Industry, Gujarat
and he received the Padma Vibhushan in 1999 for Science and Engineering, Gujarat.
iii. Also, he was given the World Food Prize in 1989 for devising a cooperative milk production and
distribution system and the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1963.

30. Where is the headquarters of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)?

1) Bangkok, Thailand
2) Nairobi, Kenya
3) Jakarta, Indonesia
4) Ebene, Mauritius
5) New Delhi, India
Answer- 4) Ebene, Mauritius

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Explanation:
About Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA):
Secretary General – H.E. Salman Al Farisi
Headquarters – Ebene, Mauritius
Establishment – 1997
Members – 23 Members and 10 Dialogue Partners

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