Current Affairs MCQs PDF - August 2022

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1. Martand Sun Temple, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Telangana
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Haryana
[D] Bihar
Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
Martand Sun Temple is located in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, the Archaeological Survey of
India (ASI) red-flagged a religious ceremony participated by the Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha.
Recently, a group of Hindu pilgrims entered its premises and held an hour-long prayer session. The site
is classified as a ‘non-living’ protected monument, where no ritual can be held unless permitted.
2. As per the Election Commission, youngsters attaining how many years can apply in
advance for electoral cards?
[A] 15
[B] 16
[C] 17
[D] 18
Answer: 17
As per the Election Commission of India (ECI), those above the age of 17 can now apply in advance for
enrolment in the voters’ list. The electoral roll will be updated every quarter. Earlier, afrer the
recommendations of ECI, the Law Ministry amended the Representation of the People Act to provide for
four qualifying dates: January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 as the eligibility for youngsters to register
in electoral rolls.
3. Nyaya Mitra programme was launched in which year?
[A] 1998
[B] 2002
[C] 2017
[D] 2020
Answer: 2017
The Nyaya Mitra (NM) was launched in 2017, to facilitate fast-track disposal of 10-15 years old pending
cases in High Courts and Subordinate Courts. The Union Law Minister recently provided information on
state-wise disposal under the programme. The Nyaya Mitras have so far assisted the Courts in disposal
of 3495 old cases. 80 Nyaya Mitras will be engaged across the country from 2021-2026.
4. Which institution launched the ‘Good for You, Good for the Planet’ campaign?
[A] UNEP
[B] WWF
[C] IMF
[D] IEA
Answer: WWF
The WWF has launched the ‘Good for You, Good for the Planet’ campaign to guide people towards eating
a planet friendly diet. The campaign’s long-term aim is to encourage people to become conscious of
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their food choices every day. This year’s Earth Overshoot Day was observed July 28. As per a WWF
study, food waste amounts to 10 per cent of GHG.
5. Which country holds the Presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in
2022?
[A] India
[B] Uzbekistan
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Kazakhstan
Answer: Uzbekistan
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) ‘Foreign Ministers Meeting’ was held in the city in
Tashkent, under the presidency of Uzbekistan. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is expected
to meet his Chinese counterpart as well as the Afghanistan's foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
6. ‘The Lulo Rose’, a rare 170-carat pink rough diamond was discovered wt which country?
[A] USA
[B] Angola
[C] Japan
[D] New Zealand
Answer: Angola
A rare 170-carat pink rough diamond weighing 34 grams has been discovered at Lucapa’s Lulo Mine in
Angola. Named the ‘Lulo Rose’, it is considered to be the largest pink diamond discovered in the last 300
years. In 2016, a mining operation yielded a 404-carat white stone named the ‘4th February Stone’. It was
the largest ever diamond recovered in Angola.
7. What is the theme of the ‘World Day Against Trafficking in Persons’ in 2022?
[A] Use and abuse of technology
[B] Leaving No one Trafficked
[C] Rehabilitation of the Trafficked
[D] Fellow Human Beings
Answer: Use and abuse of technology
‘World Day Against Trafficking in Persons’ is observed every year on 30 July. This year the theme of the
event is “Use and abuse of technology”. The Blue Heart Campaign was also launched where the blue
heart represents the sadness of those who are trafficked, as well as the cold-heartedness of those who
buy and sell fellow human beings.
8. ‘The Crafts Village scheme’ is an initiative of which Union Ministry?
[A] Union Ministry of Culture
[B] Union Ministry of Textiles
[C] Union Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Union Ministry of MSME
Answer: Union Ministry of Textiles
‘The Crafts Village scheme’ aims to develop handicrafts as a sustainable livelihood option for artisans in
the clusters. It is an initiative of Union Textiles Ministry for ‘Linking Textile with Tourism’. It aims to
promote craft and tourism by providing infrastructure support to handicraft clusters. Eight craft villages
are selected under the scheme. They are Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Vadaj (Gujarat), Naini (Uttar
Pradesh), Raghurajpur (Odisha), Anegundi (Karnataka), Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu), Taj Ganj (Uttar
Pradesh) and Amer (Rajasthan).
9. Who is the head of the task force recently set up by the Centre to monitor monkey-pox
situation in India?
[A] Amitabh Kant
[B] V K Paul
[C] Mansukh Mandaviya
[D] Bharati Pawar
Answer: V K Paul
The Central Government has established a task force to monitor monkey-pox situation in India. It is
headed by Dr VK Paul, member (Health), NITI Aayog. The task force also includes Secretary, Union
Health Ministry, Pharma and Biotech. It will advise the government on expanding diagnostic facilities
and investigating vaccination against the disease. India has reported four Monkeypox cases so far, three
cases in Kerala and one in Delhi.
10. ‘Ex VINBAX 2022’ is a bilateral army exercise conducted between India and which
country?
[A] France
[B] Japan
[C] Vietnam
[D] Oman
Answer: Vietnam
India and Vietnam have commenced the 3rd edition of Vietnam-India bilateral army exercise ‘Ex VINBAX
2022’. The 20 day military exercise is scheduled to be conducted at Chandimandir in Haryana. The
theme of the exercise is deployment of an Engineer Company and a Medical Team as part of United
Nations Contingent for Peacekeeping Operations.
11. Long March 5B Rocket, which crash landed in Indian Ocean, was launched by which
country?
[A] USA
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] Israel
Answer: China
Long March is a flagship series of rockets launched by China. The ‘Long March 5B Rocket’ recently
crash-landed near the Indian Ocean. It was launched in June to deliver the solar-powered Wentian
experiment module to China's Tiangong Space Station. In a statement, NASA said that China did not
share specific trajectory information as the Long March 5B rocket fell back to Earth.
12. Which institution has developed ‘Ultrasound adhesives’ that produces images of
internal organs of the body?
[A] Oxford University
[B] John Hopkins University
[C] Massachusetts Institute of Technology
[D] Harvard University
Answer: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Engineers designed an adhesive patch that produces
ultrasound images of the body. The stamp-sized device sticks to skin and can provide real-time
ultrasound imaging of heart, lungs and other internal organs for 48 hours. The new design might make
the technology as wearable and accessible unlike the bulky and specialized equipment.
13. Which country has drafted a constitution which states 'Nature has rights'?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Chile
[C] Israel
[D] Saudi Arabia
Answer: Chile
Chile has democratically drafted a constitution for the first time in Chile’s history. The proposed text
was written by a 154-member body elected through a popular vote. The current 1980 constitution that
focuses on private rights and free market principles was written during the Augusto Pinochet military
dictatorship. Some of the new features include proposals including the president could be re-elected
consecutively once, an entire article for environment stating that ‘nature has rights’ and that animals are
‘subjects of special protection’.
14. Which country passed the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors
(CHIPS) Bill?
[A] Japan
[B] USA
[C] UK
[D] France
Answer: USA
The US House of Representatives passed the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors
(CHIPS) and Science Bill. It aims to provide assistance and subsidies worth USD 280 billion to the
semiconductor industry, which is facing competition from China. The bill would provide USD 52 billion in
subsidies and additional tax credits to companies that manufacture chips in the US.
15. Which foreign bank’s IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) was recently inaugurated in GIFT City,
Ahmedabad?
[A] Citi Bank
[B] Deutsche Bank
[C] Bank of America
[D] BNP Paribas
Answer: Deutsche Bank
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) of Deutsche Bank AG at
the Gujarat International Finance-Tech City (GIFT City) in Ahmedabad. The IBU will offer financial
products across trade finance, fixed income and currencies in the initial phase. It will also provide all
approved international financing products to Deutsche Bank's clients in India and overseas.
16. Which is the parent company of DeepMind Technologies, that has developed
‘AlphaFold’ AI tool?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Alphabet
[C] Meta
[D] Apple
Answer: Alphabet
AlphaFold is an Artificial Intelligence tool developed by Alphabet-owned AI research company DeepMind
Technologies. The tool has predicted and published the structures of over 200 million protein structures
in collaboration with the European Bioinformatics Institute. This is considered as the most influential
database for biological research.
17. ‘American bullfrog and brown tree snake’ which were seen in the news are classified
as which category of species?
[A] Invasive Species
[B] Evolutionary Species
[C] Morphological Species
[D] Barcode Species
Answer: Invasive Species
As per researchers, two invasive species, the American bullfrog and brown tree snake have collectively
caused USD 16.3bn in global damage between 1986 and 2020. In addition to ecological harm, the
invasive pair have also ruined farm crops and caused costly power outages. The brown tree snake
caused damages by spreading uncontrollably across several Pacific islands. These findings will help
officials to invest more in pest controls and bio-security measures.
18. Rakhigarhi, which was seen in the news recently, is an ancient site located in which
state?
[A] Haryana
[B] Gujarat
[C] Odisha
[D] Punjab
Answer: Haryana
Twenty heritage sites, including ancient mounds at Haryana’s Rakhigarhi have been identified for the
‘National importance’ tag. The other sites include Anangtal in Delhi,rock painting at Chintakunta, Andhra
Pradesh; rock art site Murgi at Rdanag, Leh; Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Himachal Pradesh among
others. Rakhigarhi site is one of the “five iconic sites” declared by the Centre in the Union budget
2020-21.
19. Achinta Sheuli, who clinched gold medal for India in the Commonwealth Games 2022,
is associated with which sport?
[A] Weight lifting
[B] Boxing
[C] Table Tennis
[D] Lawn Bowls
Answer: Weight lifting
20 year old Achinta Sheuli clinched gold medal for India in the Commonwealth Games 2022 in 73-kg
category of Weight lifting. He won the first place with a combined effort of 313 Kilograms (143kg in
snatch and 170kg in clean & jerk). Mirabai Chanu and Jeremy Lalrinunnga have earlier claimed gold
medals while Bindyarani Devi and Sanketh Sargar picked up silver medals.
20. Which state signed an MoU with NITI Aayog for enhancement of the learning outcome
of students?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] West Bengal
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
The Arunachal Pradesh government inked a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NITI
Aayog on the enhancement of the learning outcome of students across 3,000 plus government schools
in the state. The MoU is a three-year partnership (2022 – 25) focusing over two lakh children. The school
education transformation project is under NITI Aayog’s Development Support Services for States (DSSS)
initiative.
21. Which is the first Indian city to publish the transportation emissions data in
collaboration with Google?
[A] Pune
[B] Chennai
[C] Aurangabad
[D] Guwahati
Answer: Aurangabad
Aurangabad has become the first in the country to release the Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) data
from Google. Under the EIE feature, cities measure the carbon emission sources, conduct analysis and
identify strategies to reduce emissions. The EIE feature in India is only available for Aurangabad,
Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune and Aurangabad is the first city to make the transportation emissions data
public.
22. ‘Responsible AI for Youth 2022′ program was launched by National E-Governance
Division along with which company?
[A] Google
[B] Microsoft
[C] Intel
[D] Accenture
Answer: Intel
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also launched ‘Responsible AI for Youth 2022′ program, which was
created by National E-Governance Division (MeitY) in collaboration with Intel India and the Ministry of
Education. The program is for school students studying in classes 8-12 across India to foster a deeper
understanding of AI-tech. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Electronics and IT also inaugurated the event to
celebrate ‘8 Years of MyGov’ in New Delhi.
23. Which body maintains the ‘Depositor Education and Awareness’ (DEA) Fund?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Reserve Bank of India
[C] National Payment Corporation of India
[D] NITI Aayog
Answer: Reserve Bank of India
Unclaimed deposits are defined as balance in savings, current accounts, or term deposits which are not
claimed for within ten years from date of maturity. These amounts are transferred by banks to ‘Depositor
Education and Awareness’ (DEA) Fund maintained by the Reserve Bank of India. RBI has been
encouraging people to claim such deposits from the respective banks. However, the amount of
unclaimed deposits is on the rise.
24. Pingali Venkayya, whose birth anniversary is celebrated recently, is remembered for
which of his contribution?
[A] Leading First War of Independence
[B] Compiling National Anthem
[C] Designing National Flag
[D] Wining India’s first overseas sports medal
Answer: Designing National Flag
The birth anniversary of Pingali Venkayya, the designer of India's national flag, was celebrated recently.
To mark the event, the Central government released a special commemorative postage stamp. He was
born in Andhra Pradesh on August 2, 1876. Pingali Venkayya designed many models of the national flag.
In 1921, Mahatma Gandhi approved the design during the Indian National Congress meeting in
Vijayawada.
25. Which institution developed the ‘Indian Virtual Herbarium’ portal?
[A] Anthropological Survey of India
[B] Botanical Survey of India
[C] Forest Survey of India
[D] Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy
Answer: Botanical Survey of India
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated India’s largest online herbarium database, the
‘Indian Virtual Herbarium’ web portal. The portal has been developed by the Botanical Survey of India
under the framework of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and ‘Digital India’. Botanical Survey of India is a
subordinate office under the Environment Ministry.
26. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who recently visited India, is the President of which country?
[A] Mauritius
[B] Malaysia
[C] Maldives
[D] Iran
Answer: Maldives
The Maldivian president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih arrived India on a four-day visit. India and Maldives
signed six pacts to enhance bilateral ties in the fields of trade, defence and cyber security. Prime
Minister Narendra Modi also announced a USD 100 million financial aid for infrastructure development
of the island nation.
27. ‘Mission Bhumiputra’ is the initiative of which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Bihar
[C] Odisha
[D] Kerala
Answer: Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently launched the Mission Bhumiputra Portal. The aim
of this portal is to provide digitalized caste certificates to the students within a month. The state
government also launched Mission Basundhara in October 2021 with the aim of disposal of land-related
problems.
28. Which institution launches the ‘Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index)’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Reserve Bank of India
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] World Bank
Answer: Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launches the ‘Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index)’. In the recent edition
of the index, which captures the extent of financial inclusion for March 2022, stands at 56.4 compared
to 53.9 in March 2021. The Reserve Bank of India-designed FI-Index captures the extent of financial
inclusion across the country, in consultation with the concerned stakeholders.
29. Nancy Pelosi, who landed in Taiwan, is a politician from which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Ukraine
[C] USA
[D] Australia
Answer: USA
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taiwan amidst rising threats from China over the visit.
China warned the US overt his action and the Chinese military also vowed to launch targeted military
actions. As per the US, the visit is one of several Congressional delegations to Taiwan and it does not
contradict United States policy, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 and U.S.-China Joint
Communiques.
30. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘SERB-SURE’ Scheme?
[A] Ministry of Power
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[D] Ministry of Education
Answer: Ministry of Science and Technology
The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a statutory body of the Department of Science and
Technology launched the ‘SERB-SURE’ Scheme. The State University Research Excellence (SERB-SURE)
aims to promote collaboration for high-end research at state and private universities and colleges.
31. Which state topped the country in utilisation of Agri Funds in the financial year
2021-22?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Punjab
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Odisha
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh ranks first among all states of the country in utilisation of agricultural infrastructure
funds. Union Agriculture and Family Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar presented the award to
Andhra Pradesh for the highest utilisation of Agri Funds in the financial year 2021-22.
32. The ‘Udyam Registration Portal’ is associated with which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of Law and Justice
[D] Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer: Ministry of MSME
The Ministry of MSME launched the Udyam Registration Portal in 2020, after the adoption of the revised
definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Since then, as many as 1 crore MSMEs
have registered on the Udyam portal on a voluntary basis. The MSMEs have also declared that they
employ 7.6 crore people, of which 1.7 crore are women. The Digi Locker facility for Udyam Registration
was also launched.
33. Casper Ruud, who recently won the Swiss Open, is from which country?
[A] Switzerland
[B] Norway
[C] France
[D] Italy
Answer: Norway
Norway’s Casper Ruud defeated Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in the final of the Swiss Open in Gstaad and
clinched the title. This is the ninth title of the 23-year-old player’s career. He recently became the
highest-ranked Norwegian tennis player in history, after attaining his career-high singles ranking of world
No. 5.
34. Which city is the host of Conference on Cotton Challenges Ahead 2022?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Coimbatore
[D] Jaipur
Answer: Coimbatore
The Indian Cotton Federation in association with the Indian Cotton Association is organising a two-day
Conference on Cotton Challenges Ahead 2022. The conference will be held in city of Coimbatore in state
of Tamil Nadu. There will be various panel discussions with all stakeholders from different segments of
the cotton sector.
35. Which state launched Start-up initiatives including Regional hubs and Community
circles?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Rajasthan
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched three startup regional hubs in Madurai, Tirunelveli and
Erode, to promote innovation policy to tier-II and tier-III regions. He also launched the StartupTN
accelerator initiative to support growth stage startups. Initiatives related to community circle and
incubator maturity model framework were also launched. Rs 5 lakh was provided to 31 startups each
across the State, as a part of the of Tamil Nadu Startup Seed Grant Fund (TANSEED).
36. Which state/UT recently organised its Investor Meet along with FICCI, in Dubai?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Odisha
[C] West Bengal
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Odisha
The Odisha Investors Meet was jointly organised by the Odisha Government and the Federation of Indian
Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) in Dubai. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the
event, which aims to strengthen Odisha’s economic ties with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
region and to attract investors from the region.
37. ‘CITES Convention’ which is found in the news, is associated with which field?
[A] Semi-conductor
[B] Wild-life
[C] Public Finance
[D] Anti-terrorism
Answer: Wild-life
Lok Sabha has cleared the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 which implements the
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The
amendment provides for better management of protected areas and expansion of number of species
protected by the convention. CITES is an international agreement signed between governments in 1973
to ensure international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten species.
38. In which state, world’s largest floating solar power plant is set to be built?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Bihar
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
As per the recent announcement of Renewable Energy Ministry, world’s largest floating solar power plant
is going to be built in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa. The plant is expected to generate 600 Megawatt
power by 2022-23 and is estimated to be worth over Rs 3000 crores. At present, India’s largest floating
solar power project is operational at Ramagundam in Telangana, being operated by NTPC.
39. Which country chairs the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee for 2022?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] India
[D] Kazakhstan
Answer: India
India is set to host diplomats of the 15-nation UN Security Council including US, China and Russia, in
October for a special meeting on counter-terrorism. India is an elected non-permanent member of the
UN Security Council for a two-year term. India's tenure at the Council will end in December this year.
India chairs the Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee for 2022.
40. Justice Srikrishna Committee, which was seen in the news, is associated with which
bill?
[A] Central Universities (Amendment), Bill
[B] The Family Courts (Amendment) Bill
[C] Personal Data Protection Bill
[D] Indian Antarctic Bill
Answer: Personal Data Protection Bill
A panel led by Justice Srikrishna, a retired judge of the Supreme Court, prepared a draft version of the
Personal Data Protection Bill in 2018. The draft was reviewed by the Joint Parliamentary Committee,
which submitted its recommendations along with a draft Bill in November 2021. Recently, the
government has withdrawn the Personal Data Protection Bill from Parliament citing that a
comprehensive legal framework is being worked upon.
41. ‘NESTS’ is an autonomous institution working under which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[C] Ministry of Culture
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is an autonomous institution working under
Ministry of Tribal Affairs. NESTS and CBSE in collaboration with TATA trusts and other stake-holders
launched Experiential Learning for 21st Century Programme for Eklavya Model Residential School
(EMRS) Principals and Teachers virtually.
42. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved Fair and Remunerative Price
(FRP) of which product?
[A] Rice
[B] Wheat
[C] Sugar Cane
[D] Cotton
Answer: Sugar Cane
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) have approved the Fair and Remunerative Price
(FRP) of sugarcane for sugar marketing year 2022-23 (October-September). The decision of rising FRP
to Rs 305 per quintal, will benefit around 50 million sugarcane farmers and their dependents, as well as
about 500,000 workers employed in sugar mills and related activities.
43. Which state launched ‘Punyakoti Dattu Yojana’ portal for adopting cows?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Karnataka
Karnataka government launched the ‘Punyakoti Dattu Yojana’ portal for adopting cows. The scheme
aims for providing nutrition and care for the cows. Over 1300 people have donated to goshalas (cow
shelters). 123 shelters are registered on the Punyakoti Dattu Yojana portal across the state and
registration of 60 centres is in progress, as per the state animal husbandry Ministry.
44. National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has partnered with which organisation
for relocation of cheetahs from Africa to India?
[A] Indian Oil Corporation
[B] Bharat Petroleum Corporation
[C] Hindustan Petroleum Corporation
[D] NTPC
Answer: Indian Oil Corporation
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with
Indian Oil Corporation for the relocation of cheetahs from Africa to India. According to the MoU, IOC will
contribute Rs 50.22 crore for over four years for the project. The total cost of the project is currently Rs
75 crore. Indian and Namibian governments earlier signed MoUs for introducing Cheetas in India.
45. Which country has recently declared a water shortage, following an unusually dry
summer?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] The Netherlands
[C] Namibia
[D] Ghana
Answer: The Netherlands
The Dutch government (Netherlands) has recently declared a water shortage, following an unusually dry
summer with no rain forecast in the near future. Intense heat-waves hit large parts of Europe and the
United States last month, rising calls for more efforts to tackle global warming. As two-thirds of the
Dutch population living below sea level, droughts can become an acute problem in the Netherlands. This
may lead to silting up of rivers and hampering of water traffic.
46. Which Indian company acquired stakes in Senegal-based Baobab Mining and
Chemicals Corporation?
[A] Coromandel International Ltd
[B] Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited
[C] Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals
[D] Dharamsi Morarji Chemical
Answer: Coromandel International Ltd
India’s leading phosphatic fertiliser player, Coromandel International Ltd, is set to acquire 45% equity
share in Baobab Mining and Chemicals Corporation (BMCC). BMCC is a rock phosphate mining company
based in Senegal. As per the Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the investment aims to achieve
supply security goals for meeting the country’s fertilizer needs.
47. Which Indian company signed MoU with Bangladesh for emergency supply of
petroleum goods?
[A] HPCL
[B] BPCL
[C] IOCL
[D] Reliance Petroleum Limited
Answer: IOCL
The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) signed an MoU with the Bangladesh Roads and Highways
department in Dhaka for emergency supply of petroleum goods via Bangladesh territory to India. As per
the Indian High Commission, this is an interim set up for urgent supply of petroleum products due to
damage caused by the flood in Assam.
48. 'Yudh Abhyas' is a military exercise held between India and which country?
[A] Japan
[B] USA
[C] Australia
[D] France
Answer: USA
India and the US will conduct a fortnight-long mega military exercise named 'Yudh Abhyas' in
Uttarakhand’s Auli in October 2022. The 18th edition of the exercise is scheduled to include number of
complex drills. The last edition of the exercise took place in October 2021 in Alaska in the US. In June
2016, the US designated India a ‘Major Defence Partner’.
49. Which organisation test-fired indigenously developed laser-guided ATGMs?
[A] HAL
[B] DRDO
[C] BEL
[D] BHEL
Answer: DRDO
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army test-fired the
indigenously developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM). It was launched from Main
Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun at KK Ranges with support of Armoured Corps Centre and School in
Maharashtra. The all-indigenous Laser Guided ATGM employs a High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT)
warhead.
50. What is the name of the satellite developed by 750 girls across 75 rural schools to be
launched by ISRO?
[A] BharatSat
[B] AzaadiSAT
[C] GramSAT
[D] CommuniSAT
Answer: AzaadiSAT
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) from
Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. It is the smallest and lightest commercial rocket built by
ISRO The rocket will also carry the Indian tricolour, which will be unfurled in space to mark the 75th year
of independence. The SSLV will carry EOS-02, an indigenously developed earth observation satellite, and
Cubesat AzaadiSAT, which was developed by 750 school girls across 75 schools in rural India. The
satellite will carry a special space song along with the national anthem.
51. What is the repo rate after the August 2022 Monetary policy committee
(MPC) Meeting?
[A] 5.0 %
[B] 5.2 %
[C] 5.4 %
[D] 5.75 %
Answer: 5.4 %
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das-chaired Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised
the repo rate by 50 basis points (bps) to 5.40 percent. The decision was taken to tame persisting high
inflation. After the decision, the repo rate is above pre-pandemic levels of 5.15 percent. The overall rate
hike in three successive policy meets has gone to 140 basis points.
52. Which country is the chair of ASEAN association for the year 2022?
[A] India
[B] Singapore
[C] Cambodia
[D] Thailand
Answer: Cambodia
Cambodia chairs the ASEAN partnership this year (2022) under the theme “Asean Act: Addressing
challenges together. Singapore co-chairs the annual Asean-India foreign ministers’ meeting in Phnom
Penh, Capital of Cambodia. India’s External affairs minister S Jaishankar attended the Association of
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)- India Foreign Minister’s meeting.
53. Tulika Maan and Sushila Likmabam, who clinched medals for India, play which sports?
[A] Table Tennis
[B] Badminton
[C] Judo
[D] Fencing
Answer: Judo
Tulika Maan clinched a silver medal for India in Judo at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in the 78 kg
category. Earlier, Sushila Likmabam got a silver medal in the Women's 48kg category, and Vijay Kumar
Yadav won a bronze medal in the Men's 60kg category in Judo.
54. Guindy National Park, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Telangana
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Guindy National Park is located in Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the very few national
parks situated inside a city. A first-of its kind urban animal rescue centre has been set up recently in the
national park by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department to help the injured and rescued wildlife.
55. The women crew led by Lt Commander Aanchal Sharma which completed surveillance
mission, is associated with which armed force?
[A] Indian Air Force
[B] Indian Navy

[C] Indian Army
[D] Indian Coast Guard
Answer: Indian Navy
Five women officers of the Indian Naval Air Squadron 314 based at Porbandar in Gujarat created history
by completing the first all-women independent maritime reconnaissance and surveillance mission over
the north Arabian Sea onboard a Dornier 228 aircraft. The aircraft was captained by Mission Commander
Lt Commander Aanchal Sharma, who had pilots Lt Shivangi and Lt Apurva Gite and tactical and sensor
officers in her team.
56. ‘Chevalier (Knight of the Order of the Merit)’ is a famous award presented by which
country?
[A] France
[B] Australia
[C] Germany
[D] Australia
Answer: France
The French government has announced that the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite, the Knight of the
Order of the Merit, is conferred on Kannan Sundaram, publisher of Kalachuvadu. The award has
announced for his contribution to the publishing collaboration between India and France.
57. Which is the venue of the ‘International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit’?
[A] Patna
[B] New Delhi
[C] Amritsar
[D] Ahmedabad
Answer: New Delhi
The four-day International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit (IDF WDS 2022), is scheduled to be held
in New Delhi from September 12. India is the world’s largest milk producer with largest cattle population
while it lags behind in yield. From the summit, India will learn lessons to improve its per animal milk
productivity from advanced nations.
58. Which country leads the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP)?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] USA
[D] India
Answer: USA
A new US-led partnership initiative of 11 nations which was recently formed, aims to bolster critical
mineral supply chains. The Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) focusses on the supply chains of
minerals such as Cobalt, Nickel, Lithium and 17 ‘rare earth’ minerals. The alliance is seen as primarily
focused on an alternative to China.
59. Which U.S state electorally rejected the ‘Value Them Both Amendment’?
[A] Kansas
[B] Hawaii
[C] Georgia
[D] Texas
Answer: Kansas
In the U.S state of Kansas, the voters rejected the ‘Value Them Both Amendment’ that sought to remove
legal protections for abortion from the state’s constitution. This was the first time the American public
electorally responded to the landmark decision of the Supreme Court, as a record 9 lakh Kansans turned
out to vote.
60. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Grand Onion Challenge’?
[A] Union Agriculture Ministry
[B] Union Consumer Affairs Ministry
[C] Union MSME Ministry
[D] Union Commerce and Industry Ministry
Answer: Union Consumer Affairs Ministry
The Department of Consumer Affairs recently launched the ‘Grand Onion Challenge’. The challenge
seeks ideas from young professionals, professors and scientists for designs and for improving pre-
harvesting techniques, primary processing, storage, and transportation of post harvested onions in the
country.
61. ‘Donyi Polo Airport’, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Assam
[C] Sikkim
[D] West Bengal
The state government of Arunachal Pradesh has given the name of ‘Donyi Polo Airport’ to its third
airport, which is under construction in Itanagar. It is the only airport in the capital city and third in the
state after Pasighat and Tezu airports. In the state’s tribal language, Donyi means Sun and Polo means
Moon.
62. What is the name of the common portal for recommendations and nominations of all
official awards?
[A] Bharat Portal
[B] Rashtriya Portal
[C] Atmanirbhar Portal
[D] India Awards Portal
Answer: Rashtriya Portal
A common ‘Rashtriya Puruskar’ Portal has been developed by the Government of India, to bring all the
Awards of the various Ministries/Departments/Agencies of the Government of India under one digital
platform. This Portal aims to facilitate citizens to nominate individuals or organizations for various
Awards instituted by the Government of India. Recently the Government invited nominations for
‘Vayoshreshtha Samman’ and ‘Padma’ awards.
63. Who has been selected as the 14th Vice President of India?
[A] Jagdeep Dhankhar
[B] Margaret Alva
[C] Kalyan Singh

[D] Shivraj Patil
Answer: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Jagdeep Dhankhar has won India's Vice Presidential election 2022, defeating Opposition candidate
Margaret Alva. Dhankhar will be India’s 14th Vice President, taking over from the incumbent Vice
President M Venkaiah Naidu. He has served as a Minister of state for Parliamentary Affairs in the Janata
Dal government. He became the Governor of West Bengal in July 2019.
64. What is India’s new target year to eliminate Kala-azar?
[A] 2023
[B] 2025
[C] 2027
[D] 2030
Answer: 2023
The Government has set the target to eliminate Kala-azar by 2023 from the country. In a written reply in
Lok Sabha given by the Union Health Minister, out of 633 Kala-azar endemic blocks, 625 blocks have
achieved the elimination target last year. The World Health Organisation (WHO) Neglected Tropical
Diseases Road map has set the target for Kala-azar elimination as 2030.
65. Which institution operates the ‘Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS)’?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] National Payments Corporation of India
[C] Department of Financial Services
[D] Department of Indirect Taxation
Answer: National Payments Corporation of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently announced that the ‘Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS)’ will be
enabled to accept cross-border inward payments in India. This will aid Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to
make bill payments for utility, education and other such payments on behalf of their families in India.
66. Who is the head of the SEBI Expert Group of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)?
[A] K V Kamath
[B] K V Subramanian
[C] Viral Acharya
[D] Arvind Subramaniam
Answer: K V Subramanian
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has constituted an expert group of Foreign Portfolio
Investors (FPIs) to review investment avenues available for FPIs and advise on the feasibility of new
avenues. The FPI Advisory Committee (FAC) will be chaired by former Chief Economic Adviser KV
Subramanian. It and consists of 14 other members from foreign banks, stock exchanges depositories
and the Reserve Bank of India.
67. Port Tanjung Benoa, where INS Sumedha visited recently for a Maritime Partnership
Exercise, is located in which country?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Indonesia
[C] Vietnam
[D] Oman
Answer: Indonesia
INS Sumedha is an indigenously built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel and is is part of the Indian Navy’s
Eastern Fleet based at Visakhapatnam. As part of the Indian Navy’s Long Range Deployment in the South
Eastern Indian Ocean, INS Sumedha, is on a visit to Port Tanjung Benoa, Bali, en route to Perth, Australia,
to coincide with India’s Independence Day. The ship undertook a Maritime Partnership Exercise the
vessel of the Indonesian Navy.
68. Which Indian Armed Force conducted a large-scale exercise named ‘Skylight’?
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Army
Answer: Indian Army
The Indian Army conducted the first of its kind large-scale exercise codenamed ‘Skylight’ to boost its
space domain capabilities. The aim of the exercise was to test operational readiness of satellite
communication assets and training of personnel operating the assts. The exercise was organised
across the country and all satellite communication assets of the Indian Army were activated. Agencies
responsible for space and ground segments and ISRO took part in the exercise.
69. Which country recently launched its pilot reusable spacecraft?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] China
[D] Israel
Answer: China
China successfully launched a pilot reusable spacecraft with its Long March-2F carrier rocket. As per the
country’s media, the test spacecraft will operate in orbit for a period of time before returning to its
intended landing site in China.
70. Which institution released the ‘Prevention of insider trading (PIT) regulations’?
[A] RBI
[B] SEBI
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] CCI
Answer: SEBI
Market regulator SEBI has released a new framework that will prevent company insiders from dealing in
shares during the closure of the trading window. Under the Prevention of insider trading (PIT)
regulations, the trading window is closed when the compliance officer determines that a designated
person or class of designated persons possess unpublished price-sensitive information.
71. Priority Sector Lending (PSL) is mandated by which institution?
[A] RBI
[B] SEBI
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Department of Financial Services
Answer: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a list of states, Union Territories and districts dominated
by different minority communities for extending priority sector lending schemes implemented by
scheduled commercial banks. At present, the Union Minority Affairs has classified Sikhs, Muslims,
Christians, Zoroastrians, Buddhists, and Jains as ‘minority communities’. The RBI has listed 121 districts
where the minority population component is at least 25 per cent as well as the states of Punjab,
Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and the UTs of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Lakshadweep.
72. Ministry of Culture launched an initiative ‘India ki Udaan’ along with which company?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Meta
[D] Amazon
Answer: Google
Ministry of Culture and Google launched an initiative, ‘India ki Udaan’ to celebrate the spirit of India and
its achievements in past 75 years. This celebration started in New Delhi. This joint venture was
organised under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Google Arts and Culture unveiled a exhibit
created to honour the achievers of India in the last 75 years.
73. Which state has announced to develop ‘Modi circuit’ as a part of its tourism
development?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Assam
[C] Bihar
[D] Gujarat
Answer: Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand tourism department has announced to develop a ‘Modi circuit’ at the Corbett Tiger
Reserve. It aims to cover the places visited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi while shooting for the ‘Man
vs Wild’ television programme in 2019.
74. Which Indian Armed Force launched the ‘Him Drone-a-thon’ programme?
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Army
Answer: Indian Army
The Indian Army has launched the ‘Him Drone-a-thon’ programme in association with the Drone
Federation of India. The programme is connects all stake holders including industry, academia, software
developers and drone product manufacturers. The Indian Army’s support to India’s drone ecosystem is
based on the principle of ‘good available indigenously’ is better than the ‘best available globally’.
75. Which state introduced the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2022 for insertion of a new
article 3A?
[A] Telangana
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Kerala
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
A Rajya Sabha M.P of YSRCP introduced the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2022 for insertion of new
article 3A. It seeks to provide state legislatures with explicit legislative competence to establish one or
more capitals within their territory. The state government had plans to develop three capitals for Andhra
Pradesh.
76. ‘PARVAZ’, which was seen in the news, is a Market Linkage scheme implemented in
which state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Odisha
‘PARVAZ’ was launched by the Government to create market linkage support for shipment of Agriculture
and Horticulture perishables harvested in Jammu and Kashmir through Air Cargo. Under the scheme, 25
per cent subsidy on freight charges is given for carrying perishable fruits harvested in Jammu and
Kashmir.
77. When is the ‘National Handloom Day’ celebrated in India?
[A] August 5
[B] August 7
[C] August 9
[D] August 11
Answer: August 7
The ‘National Handloom Day’ is observed on August 7 to commemorate the launch of the Swadeshi
Movement in 1905. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced August 7 as National Handloom Day in the
year 2015. The Government of India is implementing various schemes, like Handloom Weavers
Comprehensive Welfare Scheme, the National Handloom Development Programme, the Yarn Supply
scheme, and the Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development scheme.
78. Which is the venue of ‘International Telecommunication Union’s Regional
Standardization Forum for Asia and Oceania region’?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Mysuru
[D] Hyderabad
Answer: New Delhi
‘International Telecommunication Union’s Regional Standardization Forum for Asia and Oceania region’
is hosted by New Delhi. Union Communications Ministry hosts the forum on the theme of ‘Regulatory
and Policy aspects of Telecommunications’. Over 250 delegates from 20 countries will participate in the
Forum.
79. What is the position of India in the 2022 Commonwealth Games?
[A] Third
[B] Fourth
[C] Fifth
[D] Seventh
Answer: Fourth
India finished 4th on the podium at the Commonwealth Games 2022 with a medal tally of 61, including
22 Gold, 16 Silver, and 23 Bronze. India is after Australia 178 (67 Gold), England 176 (57 Gold), Canada
92 (26 Gold). The Birmingham Games is India's fourth-best performance at the CWG. Wrestlers
contributed the most to the medal tally of India with all 12 of them clinching medals. Sharath Kamal, the
40-year-old table tennis star, was the most successful Indian athlete with 4 medals, including 3 Gold.
80. Gustavo Petro has been sworn in as the President of which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Chile
[C] Colombia
[D] New Zealand
Answer: Colombia
Gustavo Petro, a former rebel fighter, has been sworn in as the first left-wing President of the South-
American country Colombia. Colombia's first leftist President promised to fight inequality in the country
hit by a long war between the government and guerrilla groups. He also promised to fight against
inequality and climate change, and achieve peace with rebel groups and crime gangs.
81. Who was appointed as the first woman chief of the Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research (CSIR)?
[A] Dr N Kalaiselvi
[B] Margaret Alva
[C] Dr Ranjini Raghunath
[D] Jayashree Sathyanarayana
Answer: Dr N Kalaiselvi
Dr N Kalaiselvi has become the first woman Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research (CSIR) The Energy researcher will be the Secretary to the Department of Scientific and
Industrial Research. She is the only fourth woman scientist to occupy the position of a Secretary of a
scientific department under the central government.
82. ‘Janjatiya Mahotsav’ which was seen in the news, is celebrated in which state/UT?
[A] Odisha
[B] West Bengal
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Haryana
Answer: Jharkhand
Jharkhand Janjatiya Mahotsav is celebrated in the month of August. It includes participation of artists
from tribal-dominated states, including the north-eastern states of India. Artists across states like
Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Mizoram and other tribal denominated states will also participate. The
festival hosted by the state includes events like Tribal Fashion Shows, Tribal Food Festivals, and
Handicraft Exhibitions among others.
83. Who is the recipient of the '2022 dPal rNgam Duston' award, the highest civilian
honour of Ladakh?
[A] Narendra Modi

[B] Dalai Lama
[C] Draupadi Murmu
[D] Venkaiah Naidu
Answer: Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama was honoured with the 'dPal rNgam Duston' award, the highest
civilian honour of Ladakh. The sixth award was conferred by Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development
Council (LAHDC), Leh to Dalai Lama, for his immense contribution to humanity, especially towards the
union territory.
84. Which is the location of the ‘12th edition of the Defence Expo’?
[A] Mysuru
[B] Gandhinagar
[C] Pune
[D] Vishakhapatnam
Answer: Gandhinagar
The Ministry of Defence announced that the 12th edition of the Defence Expo, will be held in
Gandhinagar, Gujarat between October 18 and 22, 2022 It is India's flagship exhibition on Land, Naval
and Homeland Security systems. The theme for this edition is 'Path to Pride'. Live demonstrations
showcasing the military equipment and skill set of the Armed Forces, Defence PSUs and Industry will be
held at the Sabarmati River Front.
85. Rupal Chaudhary, who became the first Indian athlete to win two medals at the World
U20 Athletics Championship, plays which sport?
[A] Javelin Throw
[B] Shot put
[C] Relay and Sprint
[D] High jump
Answer: Relay and Sprint
Rupal Chaudhary created history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win two medals at the World U20
Athletics Championship. She clinched silver medal in the 4x400m relay as well as a bronze medal in the
women’s 400m. Also known as the World Junior Championships, the event was held in Colombia.
86. When is the ‘World Bio-fuel Day’ celebrated?
[A] August 8
[B] August 10
[C] August 12
[D] August 14
Answer: August 10
‘World Bio-fuel Day’ is celebrated annually on August 10 to highlight the importance of bio-fuels. On this
date in 1893 that German inventor Sir Rudolf Diesel successfully operated his diesel engine on peanut
oil. Bio-fuels are produced from animal waste, algae, industrial and agricultural waste. Unlike fossil
fuels, they are produced in a short amount of time and are liquid or gaseous. They are environment
friendly, renewable and biodegradable. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG) and the
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) started celebrating World Biofuel Day
after 2015.
87. Which country won the gold medal in the open section of 44th Chess Olympiad?
[A] India
[B] Ukraine
[C] Uzbekistan
[D] Russia
Answer: Uzbekistan
The Uzbekistan team won the gold medal while Armenia and India-2 team won the silver and bronze
respectively in the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad held in Chennai, the International Chess
Federation (FIDE) said. In the women's section, Ukraine won the gold, Georgia the silver, while the top
seed India-1 won the bronze.
88. Which company developed the ‘2nd generation (2G) Ethanol Plant’, which was recently
inaugurated?
[A] HPCL
[B] IOCL
[C] BPCL
[D] ONGC
Answer: IOCL
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the 2nd generation (2G) Ethanol Plant, in Panipat, Haryana. The
2G bio-fuel plant has been set up to boost the production and usage of bio-fuels in the country. The
ethanol plant has been developed by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), at an estimated cost of over Rs
900 crore. The plant utilises about 2 lakh tonnes of rice straw annually to generate around 3 crore litres
of Ethanol annually.
89. Which tennis player won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most of any woman in the
Open Era?
[A] Serena Williams
[B] Venus Williams
[C] Martina Navratilova
[D] Steffi Graf
Answer: Serena Williams
American tennis legend Serena Williams has announced that she will retire from professional tennis at
the age of 40. Serena Williams won her first major title at the 1999 US Open, when she was 17. Since
then, she won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most of any woman in the Open Era. She won her last
Slam title at the 2017 Australian Open when she was eight weeks' pregnant. Serena has 73 WTA titles
overall and 14 major doubles titles with sister Venus Williams.
90. When is the ‘International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples’ observed?
[A] August 7
[B] August 9
[C] August 11
[D] August 15
Answer: August 9
Every year 9th August commemorates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, to raise
awareness of the needs of these population groups, including their health needs. The day was chosen in
recognition of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations held in Geneva in
1982. There are an estimated 476 million indigenous peoples in the world living across 90 countries.
91. Union Cooperation Minister launched the cooperatives into which portal for increased
scope in public procurement?
[A] Digi Locker portal
[B] Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal
[C] Bharat-Mart Portal
[D] Crafts India Portal
Answer: Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the on-boarding of cooperatives into the
Centre’s Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal. The federally run digital public procurement system is
made available for cooperatives for the first time.Over 300 cooperatives have been on-boarded as
buyers on the GeM portal to enable them to purchase goods and services at competitive prices.
92. As per the government data, what is the total amount that scheduled commercial
banks wrote off in the last 5 years?
[A] Rs 1 lakh crore
[B] Rs 2 lakh crore
[C] Rs 5 lakh crore
[D] Rs 10 lakh crore
Answer: Rs 10 lakh crore
As per a recent Parliament reply, scheduled commercial banks have written off loans worth about Rs 10
lakh crore in the last five financial years. According to a reply by the Finance Ministry, during 2021-22,
the write-off amount came down to Rs 1.57 lakh crore compared to Rs 2.02 lakh crore in 2020-21. The
highest in five years was recorded in 2018-19 at Rs 2.36 Lakh crore.
93. ‘Bharat NCAP’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which sector?
[A] Electronics
[B] Automobile
[C] Environment
[D] Agriculture
Answer: Automobile
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari recently approved a draft notification for Bharat NCAP
(New Car Assessment Program). The Bharat NCAP is a rating-based safety assessment of Indian cars
based on various parameters. It will be aligned with global benchmark testing protocols. India accounts
for the maximum number of road accident deaths.
94. The foundation stone of ‘Indo-Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables’ was laid in
which state/UT?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar, laid the foundation stone
of the Indo-Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. Chandauli district,
which is known as the rice bowl of UP, is suitable for setting up the Center of Excellence for Vegetables
due to its climatic conditions. There are 9 agro-climatic zones in the state favourable for cultivation of
various horticultural crops throughout the year.
95. Rudi Koertzen, who recently passed away, was associated with which sports?
[A] Basket Ball
[B] Cricket
[C] Hockey
[D] Foot Ball
Answer: Cricket
The former South African Cricket Umpire, who was part of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) elite
panel, has passed away aged 73. Koertzen was part of the ICC's elite panel of umpires for eight years
from 2002 and officiated in 331 international matches. After retiring as an international umpire in 2010,
Koertzen published a book, ‘Slow Death: Memoirs of a Cricket Umpire’. He was called by the nickname
‘Slow Death’.
96. ONDC has signed MoU with which regulatory body for coordination of functions of
institutions?
[A] NABARD
[B] SIDBI
[C] EXIM Bank
[D] NHB
Answer: SIDBI
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
SIDBI for coordination of functions of related institutions. Under the partnership, sessions to educate
MSMEs about ONDC master-class sessions on ONDC protocol and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) will
be held for MSMEs.
97. Langya Henipavirus or the LayV, a new virus, has been discovered in which country?
[A] Italy
[B] Israel
[C] China
[D] India
Answer: China
Langya Henipavirus, a new zoonotic virus has been discovered in China’s two eastern provinces. This
new type of Henipavirus is also being called Langya Henipavirus or the LayV. According to scientists, the
virus can be transmitted from animals to humans while human-to-human transmission of the virus has
not been reported.
98. Which Indian bank has partnered with TReDS platform ‘M1xchange’?
[A] ICICI Bank
[B] HDFC Bank
[C] SBI
[D] Canara Bank
Answer: HDFC Bank
Private sector lender HDFC Bank has partnered with invoice discounting platform M1xchange. With this
the bank can get onboard the Reserve Bank of India’s Trade receivables Discounting System (TReDS)
mechanism. This will bring in high liquidity to the buyers and MSMEs at competitive interest rates.
99. ISRO recently test-fired the milestone of ‘Low Altitude Escape Motor (LEM)’ of which
mission?
[A] Samudrayaan
[B] Gaganyaan
[C] Aditya L1 mission
[D] Venus orbiter mission
Answer: Gaganyaan
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced the completion of an important milestone in
Gaganyaan project by successfully test-firing the Low Altitude Escape Motor (LEM) of Crew Escape
System (CES) from Sriharikota. LEM is a distinctive special purpose solid rocket motor with four reverse
flow nozzles. If the Gaganyaan mission has to be aborted during the initial phase of its space flight, CES
takes away the Crew Module of Gaganyaan mission, thereby rescuing the astronauts.
100. Which Indian leader’s home is conferred the London’s ‘Blue plaque honour’?
[A] Dr B R Ambedkar
[B] Dadabhai Naoroji
[C] Gopal Krishna Gokhale
[D] Surendranath Banerjee
Answer: Dadabhai Naoroji
The London home of the Indian leader Dadabhai Naoroji is set to get a ‘Blue plaque’, an honour reserved
for notable personalities who have lived and worked in London. Dadabhai Naoroji is the first Asian to be
elected a British Member of Parliament. The Blue Plaque scheme was established in 1866, and is run by
English Heritage at present.
101. James Marape was sworn in as Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Papua New Guinea
[B] Singapore
[C] Malaysia
[D] Maldives
Answer: Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea’s Parliament has elected Prime Minister James Marape to power after elections in
the South Pacific Island nation. Marape was sworn in as the Prime Minister for a second time. The
contenders to lead the new government were Marape and Peter O’Neill, his predecessor who resigned in
2019. Papua New Guinea is a diverse tribal society, which gained independence from Australia in 1975.
102. Which company has collaborated with Indian government to train nearly 2.5 million
civil servants?
[A] Google
[B] Meta
[C] Microsoft
[D] IBM
Answer: Microsoft
Microsoft and the Indian government are set to collaborate for a programme to train 2.5 million civil
servants in using Microsoft’s suite of digital tools. The partnership between Microsoft, the Ministry of
Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) aims to
help civil servants in helping the underprivileged.
103. Which countries are associated with ‘Trans-Himalayan multi-dimensional connectivity
network’?
[A] India-Nepal
[B] China-Nepal
[C] India-Bangladesh
[D] China-Bangladesh
Answer: China-Nepal
China has agreed to finance a feasibility study for a cross-border railway with Nepal under the trans-
Himalayan multi-dimensional connectivity network. This is a part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
China also pledged USD 118 million for China-assisted projects in the country. China will carry out the
feasibility study of Keyrung-Kathmandu Railway under the grant assistance.
104. As per recent changes in Atal Pension Yojana (APY) rules, which category of
beneficiaries are excluded?
[A] Central Government Employees
[B] State Government Employees
[C] Income Taxpayers
[D] Non-Resident Indians
Answer: Income Taxpayers
The government has made changes to the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) rules to be made effective from
October 1, 2022. According to a notification from the finance ministry, any citizen who is or has been an
income taxpayer will not be eligible to join the pension scheme. If an income tax-paying investor joins
the APY scheme on or after October 1, the APY account will be liable to be closed.
105. ‘Rice Fortification’ in India is implemented through which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture
[B] Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Food Distribution
[C] Ministry of Law and Justice
[D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer: Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Food Distribution
As per the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Food Distribution, as many as 151 districts in 24 states
have already lifted fortified rice under the Public Distribution System (PDS). The government said nearly
6.83 lakh tonnes of fortified rice has been distributed under the Public Distribution System (PDS) in the
second phase from April 2022. The first phase began in October 2021, to distribute fortified rice through
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN).
106. Which Indian state kick started the ‘Freedom Wall mural art project’ to mark the 75th
anniversary of Indian Independence?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] West Bengal
Answer: Kerala
Kerala Higher Education Ministry formally inaugurated the Freedom Wall mural art project to mark the
75th anniversary of Indian Independence. The project is jointly organised in government colleges across
the state by the Directorate of Collegiate Education and the State National Service Scheme (NSS) unit.
The mural stretch, which will cover an area of 20,000 ft, is said to be the largest collection of murals
painted in the country.
107. Which country’s President proposed a 3-men commission for global peace?
[A] Mexico
[B] France
[C] UK
[D] Canada
Answer: Mexico
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has proposed a 3-men commission for global peace. It
includes Pope Francis, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The
Mexican President is set to submit a written proposal to the UN to create the commission to promote a
world truce for a period of five years. The Mexican President has also invited China, Russia, and the US
to seek peace.
108. Which organisation released the ‘Global Employment Trends for Youth 2022’ report?
[A] WEF
[B] IMF
[C] World Bank
[D] ILO
Answer: ILO
The ‘Global Employment Trends for Youth 2022’ report was recently released by the International Labour
Organisation. As per the report, India experienced severe working-hour and employment losses in 2020
and 2021, and Indian youth employment deteriorated in 2021 compared to 2020. Youngsters in 15-24
age group experienced a much higher percentage loss in employment than adults since early 2020. The
total global number of unemployed youth is estimated to reach 73 million in 2022.
109. Which Indian leader is associated with the ‘Purna Swaraj’ idea and ‘Bande Mataram’
newspaper?
[A] Subash Chandra Bose
[B] Aurobindo Ghosh
[C] Gopala Krishna Gokhale
[D] Dadabai Naoroji
Answer: Aurobindo Ghosh
Aurobindo Ghosh was the first proponent of ‘Purna Swaraj’ more than 20 years before the Indian
National Congress’ declaration in 1930. The 150th year of his birth anniversary was celebrated recently.
Sri Aurobindo was born as Aurobindo Ghosh on August 15, 1872. He was a philosopher, poet, journalist
and revolutionary. He wrote about the idea of complete independence in his newspaper Bande Mataram,
and developed an approach to achieve that goal that included non-cooperation, passive resistance and
use of swadeshi goods.
110. Which University has been ranked first in the ‘Nature Index 2022’ ranking?
[A] Delhi University
[B] University of Hyderabad
[C] Punjab University
[D] Madras University
Answer: University of Hyderabad
The University of Hyderabad (UoH) continues to be in the top position in the latest Nature Index 2022
ranking. The Nature Index is an indicator of high-quality research in natural and physical sciences. The
UoH has been ranked first among Indian Universities and 16th among all institutions in the academic
sector. The rankings are based on the data from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.
111. Which country has partnered with India Meteorological Department to fast-track
climate change in India?
[A] France
[B] USA
[C] Japan
[D] Germany
Answer: Japan
The Government of Japan, India Meteorological Department (IMD), and the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) have announced a new initiative to accelerate climate action in India. The project
will be rolled out in Bihar, Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Sikkim,
Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh during 2022-23. Japan has extended USD 5.16 million in climate grant to
UNDP India for the project.
112. ‘Intergenerational solidarity: creating a world for all ages’ is the theme of which
international day celebrated in August?
[A] International Youth Day
[B] International Senior Citizens Day
[C] International Adolescent children Day
[D] International Gen-Z Day
Answer: International Youth Day
Every year, International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12 to mark the contribution of the youth to
the development of society and to raise awareness against the injustice faced by the youth worldwide.
This year's theme for International Youth Day 2022 is ‘Intergenerational solidarity: creating a world for all
ages. Ageism, a practice of discrimination based on an individual's age, is the topic of International
Youth Day in 2022.
113. Which is the first mutual fund to launch the country’s first ‘Manufacturing Index
Fund’?
[A] Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
[B] Navi Mutual Fund
[C] HDFC Mutual Fund
[D] Canara Robeco Mutual Fund
Answer: Navi Mutual Fund
Navi Mutual Fund has announced the launch of ‘Navi Nifty India Manufacturing Index Fund’. This is
India’s first open-ended index fund that seeks to replicate the Nifty India Manufacturing Index. The
Manufacturing Index tracks the performance of manufacturers among the top 300 companies in India.
114. Which state has partnered with National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) for
coastal protection measures?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Odisha
[C] Gujarat
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Odisha
The state government of Odisha joined hands with National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT),
Chennai for protection of saline embankments and coastal protection measures. As Odisha is vulnerable
to flood and cyclone, the partnership with NIOT will help save the life and property of people in coastal
areas. The state government has planned to take up climate resilient coastal protection measures by
strengthening saline embankments using the latest technology.
115. Padang, which was announced as a national monument, is located in which country?
[A] Japan
[B] Singapore
[C] Nepal
[D] Bangladesh
Answer: Singapore
Singapore declared its 200-year-old green and open space Padang, as its 75th national monument, as
the city-state celebrates its 57th National Day. Padang is the site from where Netaji Subhas Chandra
Bose gave his ‘Delhi Chalo’ slogan in 1943. Padang is also the first green and open space on Singapore’s
list of national monuments, the highest form of recognition for a site’s significance.
116. Which organisation has developed the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
prototype howitzer gun?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] HAL
[D] BEL
Answer: DRDO
The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), the home-grown howitzer gun, will be used for the
ceremonial 21-gun salute during the Independence Day ceremony in New Delhi on 15 August, 2022, for
the first time. ATAGS, the indigenous gun, was designed and developed by Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO). The British guns are being traditionally fired until now.
117. Which Union Ministry recently organised the ‘DST Startup Utsav’?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer: Ministry of Science and Technology
Union Ministry of Science and Technology organised the DST StartUp Utsav. As per the Union Minister of
State of Science and Technology, there are currently 105 unicorns, out of which 49 per cent of the start-
ups are from tier-2 and tier-3 cities. The event included the release of exclusive books displaying 75
Impactful incubated StartUps, 75 Impactful StartUps supported by NIDHI-Seed and 75 Impactful Smart
Startups supported by NIDHI-EIR.
118. World Organ Donation Day is celebrated on which date?
[A] August 11
[B] August 13
[C] August 15
[D] August 17
Answer: August 13
Every year, August 13 is celebrated as World Organ Donation Day to create awareness about organ
donation. The day encourages people to donate organs as Organ failure is one of the major issues faced
by people across the world. One can register for organ donation after attaining 18 years of age.
119. What is the official name given to the monkeypox viruses, by the World Health
Organisation (WHO)?
[A] Clade
[B] Cleo
[C] Fleet
[D] Halo
Answer: Clade
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced new names for variants of the monkeypox virus to
avoid causing any cultural or social offence. Experts will refer to the former Congo Basin clade (group of
variants) in Central Africa as Clade I, and the former West African clade as Clade II. It consists of two
sub-clades, Clade IIa and Clade IIb. The monkeypox virus was named when it was first discovered in
1958.
120. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, who passed away recently, was associated with which
profession?
[A] Politician
[B] Investor
[C] Scientist
[D] Musician
Answer: Investor
Veteran Stock market investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, passed away recently at the age of 62 in Mumbai.
He was a promoter of the recently-launched Akasa Air. Also known as the 'Big Bull' of Dalal Street, he
was a self-made trader, investor and businessman. His estimated net worth of around Rs 46,000 crore.
121. Which is the first Indian company to be named in the Forbes Cloud 100 List?
[A] Cred
[B] Razorpay
[C] Paytm
[D] PayU
Answer: Razorpay
India’s leading Payments and Banking Platform for Businesses, Razorpay has become the first Indian
company to be named in the 2022 Forbes Cloud 100 List. The Cloud 100 list recognizes the outstanding
companies in the technology category from small startups to private-equity-backed major companies.
122. The 'Golden Joint' of the Chenab Railway Bridge was recently inaugurated in which
state/UT?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Assam
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
The 'Golden Joint' of the Chenab railway bridge was launched recently in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
It is regarded as the world's highest railway bridge. The project is part of the 272-km long railway line
from Udhampur to Baramulla joining Jammu with the Kashmir valley as an all-weather alternative. It is
called as the 'Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project'.
123. Which is the first country to approve a vaccine for Covid Omicron variant?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] UK
[D] Italy
Answer: UK
The UK has become the first country to authorise a Covid-19 vaccine to treat the Omicron variant. UK’s
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority was also the first in the world to approve an
original Covid-19 jab. The vaccine is authorised for use in people aged 18 and over. It targets both the
original strain of the virus and Omicron BA.1.
124. Which pharma company has completed trials for its intranasal Covid vaccine
candidate?
[A] Bharat Biotech
[B] Biocon
[C] Dr Reddy’s
[D] Serum Institute
Answer: Bharat Biotech
Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech has submitted data from Phase 3 clinical trials of BBV154, its
intranasal Covid vaccine candidate, to the drug regulator. It has sought approval both as a primary two-
dose vaccine, and a heterologous booster shot. A heterologous booster means the third or subsequent
dose of the vaccine is different from its primary dose.
125. What is the name of the Centre’s passenger processing system based on facial
recognition technology?
[A] DigiYatra
[B] Bharat Yatra
[C] Pradhan Mantri Digital Yatra Abhiyan
[D] Bharat Face RT
Answer: DigiYatra
The Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) announced the launch of the Centre’s DigiYatra initiative. It
also rolled out the beta version of its app for Android platforms. DigiYatra is the passenger processing
system based on facial recognition technology. With this technology, all checkpoints would
automatically process the entries of the passengers based on the facial recognition system.
126. Which country has submitted its final roadmap to restore its nuclear deal with world
powers?
[A] Iran
[B] Venezuela
[C] Egypt
[D] Israel
Answer: Iran
Iran announced that it submitted a written response, as a final roadmap to restore its nuclear deal with
world powers. Tehran under its President Ebrahim Raisi has repeatedly tried to blame the United States
for the delay in reaching an accord.
127. Which sports body of India has been suspended by the global apex body for ‘undue
influence from third parties’?
[A] Football
[B] Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Athletics
Answer: Football
The apex body of the sport, FIFA suspended the country’s top administrative organisation, the All India
Football Federation, for ‘undue influence from third parties’. The Bureau of the FIFA council, which
passed the judgment, also took away the country’s rights to hold the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
2022, which was scheduled to be held in October 2022.
128. Which institution has successfully developed a 3D-printed cornea from the human
donor corneal tissue?
[A] IIT Madras
[B] IIT Hyderabad
[C] IIT Kanpur
[D] NIT Warangal
Answer: IIT Hyderabad
Researchers from Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IITH), in association with the LVPEI and CCMB,
have developed a 3D-printed cornea from the human donor corneal tissue. For the first time in India, the
researchers 3D-printed an artificial cornea and transplanted it into rabbit eye. The product is completely
natural, contains no synthetic components and is free of animal residues.
129. William Samoei Arap Ruto was sworn in as the President of which country?
[A] Kenya
[B] Ethiopia
[C] Nigeria
[D] South Africa
Answer: Kenya
William Samoei Arap Ruto, the deputy president of Kenya since 2013, has been declared winner of the
Presidential election. Ruto won the election by a narrow margin as he received 50.49 percent of the
votes. Legal battles are expected as a result of the tightly contested elections. In 2017, the presidential
vote was nullified by the Supreme Court, citing reasons of irregularities.
130. Who is the first cricketer to play 600 matches in T20 cricket?
[A] Virat Kohli
[B] Rohit Sharma
[C] Kieron Pollard
[D] Andre Russell
Answer: Kieron Pollard
West Indies captain Kieron Pollard became the first cricketer to complete 600 matches in T20 cricket.
He announced retirement from international cricket in April 2022 Recently, All-rounder Dwayne Bravo
scripted history by becoming the first-ever cricketer to clinch 600 wickets in T20 cricket.
131. Which state/UT launched the first flight of drone service - 'Medicine from the sky'?
[A] New Delhi
[C] Telangana
[D] Karnataka
Arunachal Pradesh successfully launched the first flight of drone service 'Medicine from the sky' from
Seppa to Chayang Tajo. The government of Arunachal Pradesh has decided to conduct a pilot project of
using drones in healthcare, agriculture and disaster management in association with the World
Economic Forum (WEF).
132. Manthan platform, which was launched recently, is associated with which field?
[A] Electronics Manufacturing
[B] Vaccination
[C] Research and Innovation
[D] Goods and Services Tax
Answer: Research and Innovation
The Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) office to the Government of India announced the launch of the
Manthan platform. The platform aims to promote collaboration between industry and the scientific
research and development ecosystem. It aims to implement technology-based social impact innovations
and solutions in India.
133. What is the wholesale inflation of India in July 2022?
[A] 11.93 %
[B] 13.93 %
[C] 15.93 %
[D] 17. 93 %
Answer: 13.93 %
India’s wholesale inflation in July eased to 13.93 per cent from 15.18 per cent last month and a record
high inflation of 16.63 per cent in May. The July figure eased as vegetables, milk and fuel became
cheaper. However, the inflation remained in double digits for the 16th month. It is contributed by rise in
prices of mineral oils, food articles, crude petroleum and natural gas, basic metals, electricity, chemicals
and chemical products, food products.
134. Which institution announced performance-based fund allocation to States and UTs to
strengthen health facilities?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] National Health Authority
[C] AIIMS
[D] Indian Council of Medical Research
Answer: National Health Authority
National Health Authority (NHA) has announced performance based fund allocation to States and UTs
for strengthening the registries of healthcare professionals and health facilities. This performance
based fund allocation will help in structured implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. R
500 crores was allocated for setting up of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission’s offices at State and UTs
by the financial year 2025-26.
135. Which city hosted the ‘Conference on International Security 2022’?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Colombo
[C] Moscow
[D] Dhaka
Answer: Moscow
Russia hosted the Moscow Conference on International Security 2022 and the Russian President
Vladimir Putin addressed the participants virtually. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took part in Moscow
Conference virtually and expressed concern about the potential geopolitical fault-line in the maritime
domain. The conference was attended by Ministers of Defence from different countries as well as key
stakeholders in the military field.
136. The National Education Policy (NEP) was announced in which year?
[A] 2016
[B] 2018
[C] 2020
[D] 2021
Answer: 2020
The Government of India announced the National Education Policy (NEP) in 2020, which recommends
quality improvement through the development of a National Curriculum Framework (NCF). Union
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged citizens to participate in the Citizen Survey for National
Curriculum Framework for developing a new curriculum.
137. Which is the headquarters of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for
Human Rights (OHCHR)?
[A] New York
[B] Geneva
[C] Paris
[D] Nairobi
Answer: Geneva
Switzerland’s Geneva is the headquarters of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for
Human Rights (OHCHR). India has recently contributed 4 lakh US dollars to four Voluntary Trust Funds
for global promotion and protection of human rights and support for United Nations Human Rights.
138. The Cabinet approved additional amount of Rs. 50,000 crore in ECLGS scheme and it
is earmarked for which sector?
[A] Hospitality
[B] Pharmaceutical
[C] Electronics
[D] Automobile
Answer: Hospitality
The Union Cabinet has approved the enhancement in the limit of ECLGS scheme from Rs. 4.5 Lakh crore
to Rs. 5 Lakh crore. The additional amount of Rs. 50,000 crore is earmarked only for enterprises in
hospitality and related sectors till validity of the scheme, up to 31.3.2023.
139. What is the growth forecast of IMF for India in 2022-23, as per its recent update?
[A] 8.0 %
[B] 7.8 %
[C] 7.6 %
[D] 7.4 %
Answer: 7.4 %
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered India’s GDP projection from 8.2 per cent to 7.4 percent,
in its World Economic Outlook Update July 2022 report. The reasons are vulnerability of the Indian
economy to external shocks and rapid monetary policy tightening. In April, IMF slashed the growth
forecast of India from 9 per cent estimated in January to 8.2 per cent.
140. Which state/UT is developing a dedicated e-commerce app for local artisans?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Sikkim
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Punjab
An e-commerce platform is being developed to connect the buyers directly with the local artisans in
Jammu and Kashmir. This will help uplift the artisan community and promote the handicraft in the UT. A
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed with Flipkart to help the local artisans to sell
their products.
141. Which city has the highest average level of fine PM 2.5 among the world's most
populated cities, as per HEI’s recent report?
[A] Dhaka
[B] Varanasi
[C] New Delhi
[D] Colombo
Answer: New Delhi
The ‘Air Quality and Health in Cities’ report was released by US-based Health Effects Institute (HEI). It
provides analysis of air pollution and global health effects for over 7,000 cities around the world,
focusing on fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). As per the report, India is home
to 18 of the 20 cities with the most severe increase in fine particle pollutants (PM2.5) from 2010 to
2019. Delhi has the highest average level of fine PM 2.5 among the world's most populated cities.
142. An interest subvention of 1.5 per cent per annum has been approved for agriculture
loan up to which limit?
[A] Rs 1 lakh
[B] Rs 2 lakh
[C] Rs 3 lakh
[D] Rs 5 lakh
Answer: Rs 3 lakh
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved an interest subvention of 1.5 per
cent per annum on short-term agriculture loan up to Rs 3 lakh. This was approved to ensure adequate
credit flow in the agriculture sector. The Interest Subvention of 1.5 per cent will be provided to Public
Sector Banks, Private Sector Bank, Small Finance Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Cooperative Banks and
Computerized PACS for 2022-23 to 2024-25, for lending short term agri-loans to the farmers.
143. Which is the venue of the ‘National Security Strategies (NSS) Conference 2022’?
[A] Pune
[B] Vishakhapatnam
[C] New Delhi
[D] Mysuru
Answer: New Delhi
Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a two day National Security Strategies (NSS) Conference 2022 in
New Delhi. He also inaugurated the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System, which will
help in quick and easy disposal of cases with the help of centralized finger print database.
144. Barents Sea, which was seen in the news, is a marginal sea of which Ocean?
[A] Pacific Ocean
[B] Arctic Ocean
[C] Antarctic Ocean
[D] Indian Ocean
Answer: Arctic Ocean
The Barents Sea is a marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean, and is located off the northern coasts of Norway
and Russia. As per a recent study, Arctic is heating four times faster than the rest of the planet. The
study also found that Barents Sea is alarmingly warming seven times faster than the global average.
Another WMO report says that the sea level along the Indian coast is rising faster than the global
average rate due to warming of the Arctic.
145. Which state launched a National ‘Mission to make India No 1’?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] New Delhi
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
Answer: New Delhi
Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal launched a National Mission
to make India No. 1. He stated that the country needs to ensure five conditions: free and good education
for 25crore school children, ensure free quality healthcare, provide jobs to every single youngster,
adequate compensation for the farmers and to ensure that every woman gets respect, equality and
security.
146. What is the threshold for prosecutions and arrests under the Customs Act for cases
involving commercial fraud?
[A] Rs 50 lakh
[B] Rs 1 crore
[C] Rs 2 crore
[D] Rs 5 crore
Answer: Rs 2 crore
The Government has raised the thresholds for prosecutions and arrests under the Customs Act from ₹20
lakh to ₹50 lakh for smuggling and illegal imports of goods in baggage. The limits were also raised from
₹1 crore to ₹2 crore for cases involving commercial fraud. The thresholds will not apply for offences
relating to fake currency notes, arms, ammunitions and explosives, antiques, art treasures, wildlife items
and endangered species of flora and fauna.
147. Which state rolled out the country’s first online taxi service owned by a State
government?
[A] Odisha
[B] Telangana
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala
Answer: Kerala
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched the ‘Kerala Savari,’ the country’s first online taxi service
owned by a State government. The online platform promises decent service to passengers and a fair
remuneration to auto rickshaw and taxi drivers. It also aims at ensuring safe travel for the public at
government-approved fares.
148. Which state is the host of the 2nd edition of the North East Olympics in 2022?
[A] Assam
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
Answer: Meghalaya
Meghalaya is set to host the 2nd edition of the North East Olympics from October the 30th to November
the 6th in Shillong. The first edition of Games was held in Manipur in 2018, with 12 disciplines. The
Games coincides when Meghalaya is celebrating the 50th year of its Statehood. In this edition, as many
as 4,000 participants from eight North Eastern States will compete in 18 disciplines.
149. Who has been recommended as the Chairman of NABARD by FSIB?
[A] Sarada Kumar Hota
[B] Mohammad Mustafa
[C] K V Kamath
[D] Sivasubramanian Ramann
Answer: Mohammad Mustafa
The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) recommended Mohammad Mustafa as the Chairman of
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The final decision on the
recommendation would be taken by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, headed by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi. NABARD is the apex regulatory body for overall regulation of regional rural
banks and apex cooperative banks in India.
150. Which country is the host of Vostok-2022 military exercises?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] Ukraine
[D] Israel
Answer: Russia
Russia is the host of Vostok-2022 military exercises. China recently announced that its troops will take
part in the Vostok-2022 military exercises. The drill will also see participation of India, Belarus,
Tajikistan, Mongolia and other countries. The exercises are held under the annual cooperation plan
between the Chinese and Russian militaries.
151. Mandla, which became the fully ‘functionally literate’ district in the country, is located
in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Gujarat
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Telangana
Madhya Pradesh’s tribal-dominated Mandla region has become the first fully ‘functionally literate’
district in the country. A person is called functionally literate when they are able to write their own name,
to count and read and write in Hindi. The region rolled out a major campaign in 2020 to educate the
people in the region.
152. Where was India's first Double Decker AC electric bus unveiled?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Bengaluru
Answer: Mumbai
Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari launched India's first Double Decker AC electric bus in Mumbai.
Switch, a subsidiary of Ashok Leyland unveiled India’s first electric double-decker air-conditioned bus -
Switch EiV 22. It is the first - semi low floor, air conditioned, electric double-decker with wider door on
rear overhang and a rear staircase.
153. The draft Indian Ports Bill, 2022 seeks to amend which act?
[A] Indian Ports Act, 1908
[B] Indian Ports Act, 1948
[C] Indian Ports Act, 1978
[D] Indian Ports Act, 1998
Answer: Indian Ports Act, 1908
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways released the draft Indian Ports Bill, 2022 to consolidate and
amend the laws relating to ports including the Indian Ports Act, 1908. It seeks for the prevention and
containment of pollution at ports, to empower and establish State Maritime Boards for effective
administration, control and management of non-major ports in India; provide for adjudicatory
mechanisms for redressal of port related disputes and to establish a national council for fostering
structured growth and development of the port sector among others.
154. Which country announced a USD 775 million aid package to Ukraine?
[A] Germany
[B] UK
[C] USA
[D] Canada
Answer: USA
United States for the first time announced that it will provide a USD 775 million aid package to Ukraine
to fight against Russian forces. The aid includes Scan Eagle surveillance drones, mine-resistant
ambush-protected vehicles known as MRAPs with mine-clearing rollers, anti-armour rounds and howitzer
weapons among others.
155. Which countries are included in the 'Chip 4' meeting along with USA?
[A] Taiwan, South Korea and Japan
[B] China, Taiwan and South Korea
[C] Thailand, Taiwan and South Korea
[D] Australia, China and Taiwan
Answer: Taiwan, South Korea and Japan
'Chip 4' meeting is a meeting of the four chip manufacturing nations including the United States, Taiwan,
South Korea and Japan. However, Taiwan announced that it has not been informed about the 'Chip 4'
meeting. Taiwan is a major semiconductor producer and home to the world's largest contract chip
maker. The group is described as the gathering as U.S.-led group of major microchip manufacturers.
156. Which Indian defence public sector unit signed MoU to establish office in Kuala
Lumpur?
[A] HAL
[B] BEL
[C] GRSE
[D] BDL
Answer: HAL
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed an MoU for establishing an office in Kuala Lumpur in
Malaysia. With the new office in Malaysia HAL can tap new business opportunities for Fighter Lead in
Trainer (FLIT) Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) and other requirements of Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
157. Isaac Herzog, who was seen in the news, is the President of which country?
[A] Canada
[B] Israel
[C] Italy
[D] France
Answer: Israel
Isaac Herzog was the first Israeli President to travel to Turkey in 10 years, when he visited the country in
May. Israel and Turkey announced to fully resume diplomatic relations, leaders in a historic step that
after the visit by the Israeli Prime Minister to Turkey.
158. Which Indian state launched seed distribution to farmers based on blockchain
technology?
[A] Punjab
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Haryana
[D] Gujarat
Answer: Jharkhand
Jharkhand jointly announced the successful launch of seed distribution to farmers based on blockchain
technology with blockchain technology company, SettleMint. Jharkhand becomes the first implement
blockchain to track seed distribution, which aims to bring transparency and authenticity of seeds. The
process covers from placing demand till it reaches the farmers.
159. 'Dahi-Handi' has been announced as the official sport of which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: Maharashtra
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that 'Dahi-Handi' will be recognised as an official
sport in the state. The 'Govindas' who participate will get jobs under the sports category and the state
will provide life insurance cover of ₹10 lakhs for all participants and insurance ₹5 lakhs if they end up
being partially handicapped. 'Dahi-Handi' also known as 'Gopalakala' is a ritual held during Janmashtami
festival.
160. Which company has developed India’s first indigenously-developed RT-PCR kit for
testing monkeypox disease?
[A] Biocon
[B] Bharat Biotech
[C] Transasia Bio-Medicals
[D] Serum Institute of India
Answer: Transasia Bio-Medicals
India’s first indigenously-developed RT-PCR kit for testing monkeypox disease has been developed by
Transasia Bio-Medicals. The kit was recently unveiled by Principal Scientific Adviser to the Centre Ajay
Kumar Sood. According to WHO, monkeypox is a a virus transmitted to humans from animals, with
symptoms similar to smallpox but clinically less severe.
161. Artemis III is the crewed Moon landing mission of which country?
[A] Japan
[B] USA
[C] UK
[D] Australia
Answer: USA
Artemis III mission is the crewed Moon landing mission of the US Space agency NASA. Under the
mission, NASA has planned to send the first woman and person of colour to the Moon. It is scheduled
for launch in 2025. NASA has recently announced 13 potential landing sites for the missions, which are
in proximity to the lunar South Pole. Each site is scientifically significant as the lunar South Pole is
unexplored by humans and it has some regions rich in resources.
162. Which is the venue of the 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2023?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Varanasi
[C] Indore
[D] Surat
Answer: Indore
The External Affairs Ministry of India announced that the 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2023 will be held at
Indore in January next year. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated every year on 9th January to mark the
contribution of the overseas Indian community in the development of India. It also commemorates the
return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India on the same day in the year 1915.
163. When is the ‘World Mosquito Day’ observed annually?
[A] August 16
[B] August 18
[C] August 20
[D] August 22
Answer: August 20
‘World Mosquito Day’ is observed on August 20 every year. It commemorates the discovery of female
anopheline mosquitoes as responsible for transmission of malaria parasite in humans by Sir Ronald
Ross in 1897. Malaria is a parasitic disease which is spread to humans through an infected Anopheles
mosquito. Plasmodium Vivax (P.v.), Plasmodium falciparum (P.f), Plasmodium malariae (P.m),
Plasmodium ovale (P.o): are the four different types of Malaria prevalent in India.
164. Kukrail forest area, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Telangana
[D] Madhya Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a night safari park in Lucknow district’s Kukrail forest area.
Under the project, the government will establish a zoological park and night safari in the 2,027-hectare
forest in the forest area. The Uttar Pradesh government has identified 56 ecotourism sites in the state’s
56 districts under its One District, One Destination scheme, to boost ecotourism and increase
employment opportunities.
165. ‘Bibi: My Story’ is the title of the memoir of which country’s former Prime Minister?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Pakistan
[C] Israel
[D] Iran
Answer: Israel
‘Bibi: My Story’ is the title of the memoir of Israel’s former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is sat
to be published in November The country is also set to hold its parliamentary elections in November first
week. Netanyahu has previously written books including ‘A Durable Peace’ and ‘Fighting Terrorism’.
166. Dr Shanker Dayal Sharma, whose birth anniversary was observed recently, was the
_____ President of India?
[A] 3rd
[B] 5th
[C] 7th
[D] 9th
Answer: 9th
The 104th birth anniversary of former President Dr Shanker Dayal Sharma was observed across the
country recently. Dr Shanker Dayal Sharma, the ninth president of India was born on August 19, 1918 and
served as the President from 1992 to 1997. He also served as the Chief Minister of Bhopal State and as
the Minister for Communications from 1974 to 1977.
167. India’s first indigenously developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus has been inaugurated in
which city?
[A] Mysuru
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Pune
[D] Ahmedabad
Answer: Pune
India’s first indigenously developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus was developed by KPIT-CSIR in Pune. It was
unveiled by Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology. The hydrogen fuel cell
uses hydrogen and air to generate electricity, producing only heat and water in the process. FCEVs (Fuel
Cell Electric Vehicles) are the most environment-friendly mode of public transportation.
168. Which is the location of the National Seed Congress in 2022?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Mysuru
[C] Gwalior
[D] Vishakhapatnam
Answer: Gwalior
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the National
Seed Congress in 2022 in Gwalior. The State Academy of Agricultural and Allied Sciences (SAAS) was
launched. The efforts of NAAS at the national level and SAAS at the regional level will further accelerate
the activities of agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry science and promotion of related research
and education.
169. What is the name of the 3.5-km-long freight train, which was recently tested?
[A] Bharat Freight
[B] Super Vasuki
[C] India Freight
[D] Bharat Goods
Answer: Super Vasuki
The Indian Railways recently conducted a test run of the 3.5-km-long freight train named ‘Super Vasuki’.
This is the longest and heaviest freight train ever run by the Railways. It has wagons carrying over
27,000 tonnes of coal between Korba in Chhattisgarh and Rajnandgao in Nagpur.
170. The Central government has planned to collaborate with which state to develop a
‘district good governance portal’?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] Sikkim
[D] Karnataka
The Central government has planned to collaborate with the Arunachal Pradesh government to develop a
‘district good governance portal’. The portal aims to monitor the performance of each district of the
state on a monthly basis and help in benchmarking performance. Department of Administrative Reforms
and Public Grievances (DARPG) under the Ministry of Personnel will develop the ‘district good
governance portal’.
171. Which state has inaugurated Rajiv Gandhi Centre of Advance Technology (R-CAT)?
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Sikkim
[D] Punjab
Answer: Rajasthan
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot inaugurated the Rajiv Gandhi Centre of Advance Technology (R-
CAT). R-CAT will conduct training programmes on advanced and emerging Information technologies for
graduates. The centre will give industry standard certificates to successful candidates.
172. ‘International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion
or Belief’ is observed in which month?
[A] July
[B] August
[C] September
[D] October
Answer: August
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief is
observed on 22 August. Freedom of religion or belief, freedom of opinion and expression, right to
peaceful assembly and right to freedom of association are enshrined in articles 18, 19 and 20 of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
173. Agasthyamalai hills, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Telangana
Answer: Tamil Nadu
A group of researchers has discovered a new species of bent-toed gecko from Agasthyamalai hills in the
Western Ghats. The hills are located in the state of Tamil Nadu. The species has been given the
common name Aravind’s ground gecko after noted malacologist N.A. Aravind.
174. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in
which country?
[A] Paraguay
[B] Iran
[C] Oman
[D] Qatar
Answer: Paraguay
India’s Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Paraguay.
He also visited a place called ‘Casa de la Independencia’ from where the South American country’s
Independence movement started more than two centuries ago.
175. Which African country has released a commemorative postage stamp to celebrate 75
years of diplomatic relations with India?
[A] Egypt
[B] South Africa
[C] Kenya
[D] Ethiopia
Answer: Egypt
Egypt released a commemorative postage stamp to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations between
Egypt and India. Egypt’s recognition of the independence of India on 18 August 1947 marked the
establishment of ties. It led to the historic Friendship Treaty in 1955. India and Egypt have had
traditionally strong bilateral relations.
176. Which Union Ministry is associated with the ‘Grameen Udyami Project’?
[A] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[B] Ministry of Skill Development
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Answer: Ministry of Skill Development
Grameen Udyami is a multi-skilling project, funded by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
which aims to train 450 tribal students in Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. NSDC in collaboration with
Seva Bharti and Yuva Vikas Society has recently launched the second phase of Grameen Udyami Project.
177. Which Indian airport is set to be named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh?
[A] Chandigarh International Airport
[B] New Delhi International Airport
[C] Cochin International Airport
[D] Mumbai International Airport
Answer: Chandigarh International Airport
Punjab and Haryana has agreed to name Chandigarh International Airport after Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat
Singh. Both the states had a decade-old tussle for renaming the international airport. Earlier Punjab
Vidhan Sabha had passed a resolution to name the airport as ‘Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh
International Airport, Mohali’. The Haryana Vidhan Sabha passed a resolution on renaming the terminal,
with the use of ‘Chandigarh’.
178. As per a recent study, which country is the fastest aging country in the European
Union (EU)?
[A] Spain
[B] Portugal
[C] UK
[D] Italy
Answer: Portugal
According to a recent study, Portugal currently registers 182 elderly people aged 65 years and above, for
every 100 young people who are aged up to 14 years. With this, Portugal became the fastest aging
country in the European Union (EU). In 1990, Portugal registered 66 elderly for every 100 young people
while in the past three decades, the elderly population tripled in the country.
179. ‘Vijay Shekhar Sharma’ is the MD and CEO of which major company?
[A] Ola
[B] Zomato
[C] Paytm
[D] Razorpay
Answer: Paytm
Vijay Shekhar Sharma has been reappointed managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of
One 97 Communication (OCL), the parent company of digital payments app Paytm. Sharma will continue
to serve as MD and CEO of the company for another five years. Paytm is a major Indian digital payments
and financial services company, based in Noida.
180. Which state is set to set up ‘Swami Atmanand English Medium Model Colleges’ across
the state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Bihar
Answer: Chhattisgarh
The state government of Chhattisgarh set up English-medium colleges across the State named Swami
Atmanand English Medium Model Colleges. At present, there is no English medium government college
in the state. The state has already set up English-medium schools across the state.
181. What is ‘Garba’, which was nominated by India to be inscribed on UNESCO’s
intangible cultural heritage list?
[A] Festival
[B] Dance Form
[C] Art Form
[D] Monument
Answer: Dance Form
India has recently nominated the dance form Garba to be inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural
heritage list. The inclusion of ‘Durga Puja’ on the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage representative was
made last year. India was elected by UNESCO to serve on the Intergovernmental Committee of the 2003
Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in July.
182. The Great Red Spot, which was seen in the news, is a region in which planet?
[A] Mars
[B] Jupiter
[C] Venus
[D] Saturn
Answer: Jupiter
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured new images of the Jupiter, which will give more
clues to Jupiter’s inner life. A standalone view of Jupiter, created from a composite of several images
from Webb, has been released. Auroras extending to high altitudes above both the northern and
southern poles of Jupiter are seen in the image. The Great Red Spot, a persistent high-pressure region in
the atmosphere of Jupiter, appears white in the views.
183. Vizhinjam Port, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha
Answer: Kerala
The Government has rejected the demand of fishers to halt Vizhinjam port construction in Kerala. Kerala
Ports Minister said the first phase of the Vizhinjam port will be commissioned by September next year.
The government was expecting the first vessel at Vizhinjam port in March 2023. Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd
is developing the deep-sea water port as India's first mega trans-shipment container terminal.
184. India signed a MoU with which country to mutually recognise certificates of
competency of seafarers?
[A] Iran
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Myanmar
[D] Malaysia
Answer: Iran
India and Iran recently signed MoU mutually recognising certificates of competency in unlimited voyages
of seafarers from both the nations. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is on a four-day visit to Iran to
review the progress on the development of the Shahid Behesti terminal of Chabahar Port. It is a crucial
part in the potentially game-changing International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
185. Which country is the host of ‘Ulchi Freedom Shield’ military exercise?
[A] South Korea
[B] Japan
[C] China
[D] Russia
Answer: South Korea
South Korea and the United States began their largest joint military drills in years with a resumption of
field training ‘Ulchi Freedom Shield’ in South Korea. The annual summertime exercise has been renamed
Ulchi Freedom Shield this year by the South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. He has vowed to normalize
the combined exercises and boost deterrence against the North.
186. Which is the venue of ‘Silk Mark Expo’, which was recently inaugurated?
[A] Ahmadabad
[B] Coimbatore
[C] New Delhi
[D] Mysuru
Answer: New Delhi
Union Minister of State for Textiles Darshana Jardosh inaugurated the Silk Mark Expo in New Delhi. The
expo is being organised by the Silk Mark Organisation of India under Central Silk Board, Ministry of
Textiles. Silk Mark is a quality assurance label launched by government to determine that the product is
made up of pure natural silk.
187. Which company has signed MoU with three north-eastern states for oil palm
cultivation?
[A] Godrej Agrovet
[B] Kaveri Seed Company
[C] Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation
[D] National Agro-Industry
Answer: Godrej Agrovet
Indian Agribusiness Company Godrej Agrovet has recently signed a memorandum of understanding
(MoU) with Assam, Manipur and Tripura governments. Under the MoU, the company will be allotted land
across the three states for the promotion and development of sustainable palm oil plantations under the
National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) scheme.
188. Which Indian chess player has recorded third consecutive win in his career against
Magnus Carlsen?
[A] Gukesh D
[B] Praggnanandhaa R
[C] Vidit Gujrathi
[D] Nihal Sarin
Answer: Praggnanandhaa R
17-year-old Indian chess prodigy, R. Praggnanandhaa recorded a third consecutive win in his career
against the Norwegian great Magnus Carlsen. Praggnanandhaa defeated the reigning 5-time World
Chess Champion in his final match at the FTX Crypto Cup. Carlsen went on to win the FTX Crypto Cup
while the Indian Grand Master finished at second place in the tournament.
189. Which Insurance company has launched a unified portal for Electric Vehicles (EV)
named 'All Things EV'?
[A] Bajaj Allianz
[B] Aditya Birla
[C] HDFC ERGO
[D] ICICI Lombard
Answer: HDFC ERGO
Indian General Insurance Company, HDFC ERGO has launched the country’s first one-stop-solution portal
for Electric Vehicles (EV) named 'All Things EV'. It aims to cater to the needs of existing and potential
Electric Vehicles (EV) users. The platform helps the existing users with information on nearby charging
stations, locations of charging stations, route for intercity commute and rich content around the
maintenance of their EVs.
190. Which Indian has been appointed to the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
Leadership Panel?
[A] Alkesh Kumar Sharma
[B] Nandan Nilekani
[C] K V Kamath
[D] Kris Gopalakrishnan
Answer: Alkesh Kumar Sharma
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed senior Indian bureaucrat Alkesh Kumar Sharma to
the inaugural Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Leadership Panel. He is among 10 distinguished digital
governance experts selected from across the globe. He is a 1990 batch IAS officer from Rajasthan and a
former Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat. He has earlier served the UNDP as the national project
director for Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation.
191. What is the theme of the ‘World Water Week 2022’?
[A] Seeing the Unseen: The Value of Water
[B] Transforming the global water challenges
[C] Global collaboration for water
[D] Biodiversity and climate change
Answer: Seeing the Unseen: The Value of Water
The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) organizes World Water Week every year. This year, it
is celebrated from August 23 to September 1. The theme for World Water Week 2022 is ‘Seeing the
Unseen: The Value of Water’. It is a movement aimed at transforming the global water challenges.
192. Asia's largest Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant has commenced production in which
Indian state/UT?
[A] Punjab
[B] Kerala
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Punjab
Asia's largest Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant in the Sangrur district of Punjab has recently started
commercial production. The Bio-gas is being supplied to the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) outlet.
Punjab Energy Development Agency has allocated 42 additional CBG projects based on paddy straw and
other agro-residue to prevent stubble burning.
193. What are ‘Yakshagana, Bhutaradhane and Nagaradhane’ which were seen in the
news?
[A] Worship Traditions
[B] Sports
[C] Theatre art
[D] Music form
Answer: Worship Traditions
The Centre for Intercultural Studies and Dialogue (CISD) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education MAHE
has launched a course titled ‘Discerning India: Living Cultures of Tulunadu’. It includes worship
traditions including Bhutaradhane and Nagaradhane, sports like Kambala and thatre art like Yakshagana
of Tulu Nadu. It is the coastal belt comprising Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts of Karnataka and
northern Kerala).
194. Which institution has developed the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air
Missile (VL-SRSAM)?
[A] DRDO
[B] HAL
[C] BEL
[D] BHEL
Answer: DRDO
Indian Navy successfully flight tested Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM)
from Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha. The missiles, which are equipped with indigenous
Radio Frequency (RF) seeker, intercepted the target with high accuracy. The VL-SRSAM system has been
indigenously designed and developed by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).
195. Which institution has developed a fermentation method to produce a sugar
substitute called ‘Xylitol’?
[A] IISc Bengaluru
[B] IIT Guwahati
[C] IIT Madras
[D] NIT Warangal
Answer: IIT Guwahati
IIT Guwahati researchers have developed an ultrasound-assisted fermentation method to produce a
sugar substitute called ‘Xylitol’. It is developed from sugarcane bagasse, the residue left after crushing
of sugar cane. The product also overcomes the limitations of chemical methods of synthesis and the
time delays associated with traditional method of fermentation. It also has potential anti-diabetic and
anti-obesogenic effects.
196. Miniopterus phillipsi, which was seen in the news, belongs to which species?
[A] Turtle
[B] Bat
[C] Spider
[D] Fish
Answer: Bat
A team of researchers has found a new species of long-fingered bats in India and Sri Lanka, named as
‘Miniopterus phillipsi’. This is similar to a thick-thumbed bat species found in Meghalaya. The bat was
named after W W A Philips in recognition of his contributions to studies on the mammals of Sri Lanka
and South Asia. The specimens for this species were collected from Idulgashinna cave in Sri Lanka.
197. Where is the ‘International Conference on Indian Minerals and Metals Industry’ held?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Mysuru
[D] Varanasi
Answer: New Delhi
India’s mining major NMDC in association with FICCI organised a conference on Indian minerals and
metal industry on the theme ‘Transition Towards 2030 & Vision 2047’ in New Delhi. As a part of Azadi Ka
Amrit Mahotsav, the conference was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Steel and the
Ministry of Mines. The objective of the event was to discuss on the roadmap for the minerals and metal
industry to achieve Vision 2047.
198. NHAI, IWAI and RVNL signed a tripartite MoU for development of modern Multi
Modal Logistics Parks under which scheme?
[A] Bharatmala Pariyojana
[B] PM Gram Sadak Yojana
[C] Smart City Scheme
[D] AMRUT Scheme
Answer: Bharatmala Pariyojana
A tripartite agreement was signed by National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), Inland
Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for swift development of
modern Multi Modal Logistics Parks (MMLP). The MoU was signed under the Bharatmala Pariyojna
across the country with an objective to centralize freight consolidation and reduce logistics cost from
14% to less than 10% of GDP.
199. Which country is collaborating with India for cross-national payment system?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Russia
[C] Australia
[D] Nepal
Answer: Russia
India and Russia are now collaborating for a new payment system for defence equipment already
ordered, including the leasing of the third nuclear submarine. The US, along with the European Union,
had cut off seven Russian banks from SWIFT cross-border payment system operator. Russia has been
pushing for a rupee-rouble transfer as a payment system for defence deals for the last few years.
200. What is the name of the new unified card to be used for availing benefits of health
insurance schemes run by the Centre and state?
[A] Ayushman Card
[B] Jan Arogya Card
[C] Bharat Card
[D] Suraksha Card
Answer: Ayushman Card
The Centre has announced a plan to create a unified card that can be used to avail benefits of both the
central government-run Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY and the health insurance schemes run by state
governments. According to the health ministry, as many as 20 schemes are being currently run by
several states. The unified card will be called Ayushman Card. With this co-branding, treatment
packages under central and state-run health insurance schemes can be availed using just one card.
201. Which state has launched its ‘Footwear & Leather Products Policy 2022’?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has launched its Footwear & Leather Products Policy 2022 at the Footwear & Leather Sector
Conclave. The state accounts for 26 per cent of national leather manufacturing output and 48 per cent
of exports. The policy will offer a special package for footwear and leather products (FLP) manufacture
and incentives for FLP Design Studios. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin also laid the foundation stone for a
400-crore Mega Footwear Manufacturing park at Ranipet.
202. Which country launched the world's first fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger
trains?
[A] USA
[B] China
[C] Germany
[D] Japan
Answer: Germany
Germany launched the world's first fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger trains, replacing 15 diesel
trains that previously operated on non-electrified tracks. The 14 trains use hydrogen fuel cells to
generate electricity under the USD 92 million project. The trains manufactured by French company
Alstom are operated by a regional rail company.
203. Finance Ministry has made unauthorised publication of which data as compoundable
offence?
[A] GDP Data
[B] Export-import data
[C] Inflation Data
[D] Foreign Exchange Reserves Data
Answer: Export-import data
There Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has recently announced ₹1 lakh penalty for
the first offence under section 135AA of the Customs Act through Customs (Compounding of Offences)
Amendment Rules, 2022 The section prohibits unauthorised publication of import-export data. In Budget
2022-23, Finance section 135AA was inserted to protect the import and export data submitted to
Customs by importers or exporters.
204. Which Indian state/UT launched the Parivar Kalyan Card (PKC) Scheme?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Parivar Kalyan Card scheme is the Uttar Pradesh government’s Family ID plan. It was announced to
establish a comprehensive database of the state’s family units and identify beneficiaries for its various
schemes. The PKC will provide a unique 12-digit ID number for each family. The Ministry of Electronics
and Information Technology (MEITY) has allowed the state government to link Aadhaar data with the
PKC.
205. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) in 2022?
[A] Samir V Kamat
[B] K Sivan
[C] Mayilsamy Annadurai
[D] Tessy Thomas
Answer: Samir V Kamat
Veteran Scientist Dr. Samir V Kamat has been appointed as the new Chairman of Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO). He succeeds Dr. G Satheesh Reddy who will take charge as
Scientific Advisor to the Union Defence Minister. Earlier, Dr. Samir V Kamat was the Director General of
Naval Systems & Materials at DRDO since 2017.
206. Which country celebrates the ‘Women’s Equality Day’ on August 26?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] Australia
[D] Germany
Answer: USA
Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the United States annually on August 26. The day commemorates
the decision to give women official voting right in the USA. An amendment known as the Nineteenth
Amendment was made to the US constitution in 1920 to give equal voting rights to women.
207. Which Indian company has partnered with UNESCO to promote the Intangible
Cultural Heritage of India?
[A] Tata Consultancy Services
[B] Royal Enfield
[C] Reliance Industries
[D] Mahindra and Mahindra
Answer: Royal Enfield
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and India’s leading
Motorcycle brand Royal Enfield have partnered to promote and safeguard the Intangible Cultural
Heritage of India, starting with the Himalayas. India is one of the 178 countries to have adopted the
2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH).
208. Union Health Ministry has partnered with which General Insurance company to help
create Digital health Ids?
[A] Bharti AXA
[B] Bajaj Allianz
[C] Edelweiss
[D] ICICI Lombard
Answer: Edelweiss
Union Health Ministry has partnered with Edelweiss General Insurance to help create digital health IDs
for all in the country. 'ABHA’ or the Ayushman Bharat Health Account is a 14-digit number that helps
users to share and access their health records digitally with registered healthcare providers. National
Health Authority (NHA) is the apex body responsible for implementing this program under the Ayushman
Bharat Digital Mission.
209. Which company is set to offer multipurpose drones for strategic operations of the
Indian Army?
[A] Garuda Aerospace
[B] Pixel Aerospace
[C] Bharat Dynamics Ltd
[D] Bharat Electronics Ltd
Answer: Garuda Aerospace
Drone start-up Garuda Aerospace is set to offer its multipurpose drones for strategic and tactical
operations of the Army. Indian army has been making efforts to increase the usage of drones in its day-
to-day activities. Garuda Aerospace is a Chennai-based aerospace start-up backed by ace cricketer
M.S.Dhoni.
210. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Khadi Utsav’ in which state/UT?
[A] Bihar
[B] Gujarat
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Rajasthan
Answer: Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 470-acre Smriti Van Memorial in Bhuj, address Khadi
Utsav at that Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad He also laid the foundation stone of various
developmental projects during his visit to Gujarat. The prime minister will also address a programme
marking the commemoration of 40 years of Suzuki in India.
211. Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana (CMSGUY) is an initiative of which state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting with the officials of the Agriculture
Department and Chief Minister’s Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana (CMSGUY). The Chief Minister said
that the state government would extend its support to set up 50 rice mills with 200 MT milling capacity
in the state. This scheme will be held in convergence with CMSGUY and Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
(AIF).
212. India’s first shared Radio Access Network (RAN) solution is set to be launched in
which city?
[A] Chennai
[B] Mumbai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Bengaluru
Answer: Mumbai
RailTel, a Mini Ratna CPSU of Ministry of Railways and CloudExtel, a Network as a Service (NaaS)
provider have partnered to launch India’s first shared Radio Access Network (RAN) solution. The pilot
was carried out in Mumbai Central railway station.The solution has been launched for congested
locations like traffic junctions, airports, and railway stations.
213. The ‘National Sports Day’ or Rashtriya Khel Divas is celebrated to commemorate the
birth anniversary of which sportsperson?
[A] Major Dhyan Chand
[B] Milkha Singh
[C] P T Usha
[D] Balbir Singh
Answer: Major Dhyan Chand
‘National Sports Day’ or Rashtriya Khel Divas is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of
Major Dhyan Chand, the hockey wizard of India. It is an annual observance that falls on August 29 and it
aims to create awareness about the need and benefits of incorporating sports and physical activities
into our day to life. Major Dhyanchand played a key role in India’s gold medal victory at the Olympics in
1928, 1932, and 1936.
214. The 300-metre long 'Atal Bridge' for pedestrians and cyclists has been inaugurated in
which city?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 300-metre long 'Atal Bridge' for pedestrians and cyclists
across the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad. Atal Bridge connects the two banks of Sabarmati River with
the design inspired by the famous kite festival. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the bridge from the
Khadi Utsav event.
215. Linthoi Chanambam, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?
[A] Tennis
[B] Badminton
[C] Judo
[D] Fencing
Answer: Judo
Linthoi Chanambam scripted history by winning India’s first-ever medal in Judo World Championships
with gold in the Women’s 57kg category. The 15-year-old Manipur-based judoka clinched gold at the
World Judo Cadet (U18) Championships. She is the first Indian judoka to win a medal at any age-group
category of the World Championships. She is also part of the Indian government’s TOPS programme.
216. The presence of king cobras has been confirmed in which Indian state/UT for the first
time?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Punjab
[D] New Delhi
Answer: Chhattisgarh
The presence of King Cobras has been confirmed for the first time in Chhattisgarh. There was no known
evidence of the longest venomous snake in Chhattisgarh or in any part of Central India before this. But,
31 nesting spots of king cobras have been confirmed in the Korba forest range. International Union for
the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List has declared it as ‘vulnerable’. The discovery of the species
has raised questions on how climate change might impact the species.
217. India set up a task force to prepare a five-year roadmap to boost bilateral defence
cooperation, with which African country?
[A] Tanzania
[B] Kenya
[C] Egypt
[D] South Africa
Answer: Tanzania
India and Tanzania have decided to set up a task force to prepare a five-year roadmap to boost bilateral
defence cooperation. Tanzania is an East African country situated just south of the Equator. Both the
Defence Ministers also agreed to hold the next Joint Defence Cooperation meeting in Tanzania.
218. Which racing driver clinched the ‘Formula One Belgian Grand Prix’ title?
[A] Max Verstappen
[B] Sergio Perez
[C] Lewis Hamilton
[D] Carlos Sainz Jr.
Answer: Max Verstappen
Red Bull’s Dutch driver and reigning Formula One world champion Max Verstappen won the Belgian
Grand Prix. He won the race despite starting the race from 14th place on the grid. Mexican racing driver
Sergio Perez finished second while Carlos Sainz Jr, Spanish motorsports racing driver finished third.
219. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is associated with which Union
Ministry?
[A] Union Health Ministry
[B] Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Ministry
[C] Union Women and Child Development Ministry
[D] Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry
Answer: Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Ministry
Union Minister of Chemical and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya addressed the Silver Jubilee
Celebrations of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA). NPPA is an attached office of the
Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. It acts as an independent
Regulator for pricing of drugs and to ensure availability and accessibility of medicines at affordable
prices.
220. Which sportsperson has won the BWF World Championship title in 2022?
[A] P V Sindhu
[B] K Srikanth
[C] Viktor Axelsen

[D] Carolina Marin
Answer: Viktor Axelsen
Denmark's Viktor Axelsen won his second badminton world title, beating Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn in
the final in Tokyo. World number-one Axelsen, who won Olympic gold last year, also claimed the world
title in Glasgow in 2017. The 28-year-old has reached the final without losing a single game. This is also
his sixth title of the season.
221. When is the ‘International Day against Nuclear Tests’ observed?
[A] August 26
[B] August 28
[C] August 29
[D] August 31
Answer: August 29
The United Nations (UN) observes ‘the International Day against Nuclear Tests’ on August 29. It aims to
raise awareness about the devastating effects of testing nuclear weapons. The event urges world
governments to end nuclear proliferation and stop such tests. The first nuclear test called Trinity was
conducted by the United States on July 16, 1945.
222. Shumang Leela is a traditional festival held in which state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Manipur
[D] Assam
Answer: Manipur
The 50th All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021-2022 kicked off at Iboyaima Shumang Leela
Shanglen in Imphal. Manipur Governor La Ganesan and Chief Minister N. Biren Singh attended the
inaugural function. Shumang Leela is a traditional form of theatre in Manipur and the roles of female
artists are all played by male actors and male characters are played by female artists.
223. ‘Swachh Sagar’ portal, which was recently launched, is associated with which Union
Ministry?
[A] Union Ministry of Earth Sciences
[B] Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Union Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Union Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: Union Ministry of Earth Sciences
Union Minister for Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled a dedicated website to give further boost
to the ongoing Coastal Clean-Up campaign. The awareness campaign ‘Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar’
will culminate on ‘International Coastal Clean-up Day’. Dr. Singh also launched the campaign Logo-
Vasuki, as a part of ongoing pan-India Coastal Clean-Up campaign.
224. India recently became the country with the highest number of sponsored study visas
in which country?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Australia
[D] Bangladesh
Answer: UK
India displaces China to become the country with the highest number of sponsored study visas in the
U.K. for the first time since 2011. As per official data published by the British government, Indian
citizens received the largest share of U.K. student, skilled worker and visitor visas for 2022.
225. Pulikkali is a traditional street art form played in which state/UT?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha
Answer: Kerala
Pulikkali is a traditional street art form played in the state of Kerala. Ruler of the erstwhile kingdom of
Cochin Sakthan Thampuran introduced Pulikkali two centuries ago. It is prominently played during the
Onam celebrations in the state. The tiger-themed art form has people dressed like tigers roaming the
streets in dance steps with drum beats.
226. National Cancer Grid (NCG) is an initiative of the Government of India through which
department?
[A] Department of Atomic Energy
[B] Department of Science and Technology
[C] Department of Health and Family Welfare
[D] Department of Health and Research
Answer: Department of Atomic Energy
The National Cancer Grid (NCG) is an initiative of the Government of India through the Department of
Atomic Energy and its grant-in-aid institution, the Tata Memorial Centre. The National Cancer Grid (NCG)
has recently established the Koita Centre for Digital Oncology (KCDO) to promote use of digital
technologies and tools to improve cancer care across India. NCG has over 270 hospitals in its network
across India, at present.
227. ‘Libreville Declaration’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which region?
[A] Africa
[B] South Asia
[C] North America
[D] Europe
Answer: Africa
African health ministers recently adopted the updated Regional strategy for the management of
environmental determinants of human health in the African Region 2022–2032. It has been designed to
promote coordination between the health and environment sectors, as recognised by the Libreville
Declaration, 2008.
228. Where is the ‘National Forensic Science University (NFSU)’ located?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Mumbai
[C] Gandhinagar
[D] Mysuru
Answer: Gandhinagar
The Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah addressed the First Convocation of the National
Forensic Science University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar. He also inaugurated various facilities at the NFSU
campus including the Centre of Excellence in DNA, Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security and the Centre
of Excellence in Investigative and Forensic Psychology. It is a central university in Gujarat’s
Gandhinagar, dedicated to forensic and investigative science.
229. The Indian Army began the reconstruction of the 150-year-old Bailey Bridge over the
Sukhtawa River in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Assam
The Indian Army began the reconstruction of the 150-year-old Bailey Bridge over the Sukhtawa River,
which collapsed earlier in April. It is on the Bhopal -Nagpur Highway. The Army is using the technique,
which is used to build bridges in hilly areas. The bridge will be 93 feet long and 10.50 feet wide. It will be
very strong and can sustain even 40 tonnes of weight.
230. Which Indian businessperson recently became the third-richest person in the world,
as per the Bloomberg Billionaire Index?
[A] Mukesh Ambani
[B] Gautam Adani
[C] Cyrus Poonawala
[D] Radhakishan Damani
Answer: Gautam Adani
Indian Business tycoon Gautam Adani recently became the third-richest person in the world. He is also
the only one among the world’s 10 wealthiest people to have seen his net worth increase this year. With
a net worth of USD 137.4 billion, Adani has gained USD 60.9 billion this year, more than any other
billionaire on the top 500 list. India had 18 billionaires in the top 500 list while rhe combined net worth of
the top 500 billionaires has dropped 14% this year.
231. Which institution/ council released the ‘Competitiveness Roadmap for India@100’
Report?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Economic Advisory Council
[C] National Council of Applied Economic Research
[D] Centre for Policy Research
Answer: Economic Advisory Council
Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to Prime Minister released the Competitiveness Roadmap for
India@100. The document is a roadmap for India towards the centennial year and to guide India to
become a higher-income country by 2047. The Competitiveness Roadmap is a collaborative endeavor
between EAC-PM, the Institute for Competitiveness and Dr. Christian Ketels from Harvard Business
School.
232. Which Indian state/UT has inaugurated the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympic Games’?
[A] Assam
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Telangana
Answer: Rajasthan
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot inaugurated a month-long Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympic Games in
Jodhpur. The Village Olympics is expected to see the participation of 44,000 villages across Rajasthan
and 30 lakh people. Out of the 30 lakh participants, 9 lakh are women. The Games include volleyball,
hockey, tennis ball cricket and Kho Kho.
233. Which city hosted the ‘UN session to save Biodiversity’?
[A] New York
[B] Paris
[C] Rome
[D] Tokyo
Answer: New York
The ‘UN session to save Biodiversity’ was held at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
However, the UN member states ended two weeks of negotiations without a treaty to protect biodiversity
in the high seas. It is an agreement that would have addressed growing environmental and economic
challenges.
234. Which state/UT got its second railway station after a gap of 100 years?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Nagaland
[C] Assam
[D] Mizoram
Answer: Nagaland
Nagaland got its second railway station, after a gap of 100 years. The Donyi Polo Express from Shokhuvi
Railway Station was flagged off by the state’s Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. The train will run between
Guwahati in Assam and Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh on a daily basis. The first railway station was
set up at Dimapur Railway Station in 1903.
235. Aphrastura subantarctica, which was seen in the news, belongs to which species?
[A] Turtle
[B] Bird
[C] Snake
[D] Spider
Answer: Bird
The newly-identified bird species, named the subantarctic rayadito (Aphrastura subantarctica), which
inhabits the Diego Ramírez Archipelago. The Diego Ramírez is the southernmost point of the South
American continent. The bird moves at shorter distances from ground level, and it breeds in cavities in
the ground, instead of nesting in cavities in trees.
236. Which neighbouring country of India has experienced a Monster Monsson, which has
killed over 1000 people?
[A] China
[B] Pakistan
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Myanmar
Answer: Pakistan
Pakistan is facing one of the worst floods in its recent history. As per the recent reports, about 110 of
the 150 districts in the country are affected by the flooding. Pakistan’s National Disaster Management
Authority (NDMA) said that over 1,000 people were confirmed dead in the floods so far. Europe, China
and some other regions of the world are experiencing a severe drought.
237. Which Indian air carrier has joined a sustainable initiative spearheaded by the World
Economic Forum (WEF)?
[A] Air India
[B] IndiGo
[C] SpiceJet
[D] Vistara
Answer: IndiGo
India’s air carrier IndiGo has joined a sustainable initiative spearheaded by the World Economic Forum
(WEF). The airline has become a signatory to the Clear Skies for Tomorrow, India Coalition campaign.
The ‘Clean Skies for Tomorrow’ launched in 2019, provides a mechanism for top executives and public
leaders, for transition to sustainable aviation fuels.
238. NABARD has approved an allocation of Rs 230 Crores for rural infrastructure projects
in which state?
[A] Mizoram
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Mizoram
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has approved an allocation of Rs 230
crore for rural infrastructure projects in Mizoram. The Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) was
launched in 1995-96. NABARD has sanctioned aggregate loans amounting to Rs 1744.51 crore for
critical rural infrastructure like rural roads, bridges, drinking water and health infrastructure.
239. Which company has partnered with technology giants such as Meta, Google,
Microsoft and Intel to roll out 5G services?
[A] Tata
[B] Reliance
[C] Bharti Airtel
[D] Vi
Answer: Reliance
Reliance Jio has partnered with some of the world's leading technology giants such as Meta, Google,
Microsoft and Intel to roll out 5G services in key metro cities of India. Jio has collaborated with Google
to develop ultra-affordable 5G smartphones. Jio has partnered Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure for
cloud-enabled business applications and solutions. Jio collaborated with Qualcomm to develop 5G
solutions for India.
240. Which country has broken its own record for the world's lowest fertility rate?
[A] China
[B] South Korea
[C] Japan
[D] Philippines
Answer: South Korea
South Korea has broken its own record for the world's lowest fertility rate, according to official figures
released. To maintain a stable population, countries need a fertility rate of 2.1. The country struggles to
reverse its years-long trend of declining births. The country's fertility rate sunk to 0.81 in 2021, 0.03%
lower than the previous year.
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