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Current Affairs Weekly Q&A PDF – April 2022 2nd Week (9-16)
1. The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA (Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency) Yojana (PMMY)
celebrated its ________ anniversary on 8th April, 2022.
1) 8th
2) 4th
3) 7th
4) 3rd
5) 6th
Answer- 3) 7th
Explanation:
A date of April 8, 2022 marked the 7th anniversary of Pradhan Mantri MUDRA (Micro Units
Development & Refinance Agency) Yojana (PMMY) which was launched on April 8, 2015 by the Prime
Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi, for providing loans up to Rs 10 lakh to the non-corporate, non-
farm small/micro-enterprises, along with creation of income generating activities.
i. More than 34.42 crore loan accounts amounting to Rs.18.60 lakh crore have been extended under
PMMY till March 18, 2022 since its inception in 2015.
ii. With 51% of total loans sanctioned to the Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe(ST)/ Other
Backward Class (OBC) category while 11% to the minor community borrowers.

2. In April 2022, The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has constituted an
Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) Promotion Task Force.
The AVGC Promotion Task Force headed by ________.
1) Astik Sinha
2) Apoorva Chandra
3) Vinay Kaushal
4) Jayanth Mathur
5) Aatman Shah
Answer- 2) Apoorva Chandra
Explanation:
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has constituted an Animation, Visual Effects,
Gaming and Comics (AVGC) Promotion Task Force headed by Apoorva Chandra IAS, Secretary I&B
among other representatives form Union Government, State Government and key Industry players.
i. The Task Force has to submit its first action plan within 90 days and will also be responsible for
framing a National AVGC policy.
ii. Creation of AVGC Promotion Task Force was announced in the Union Budget 2022-23 by the
Hon’ble Finance Minister, to recommend the ways to realize and build domestic capacity for serving
our markets and the global demand.
iii. The AVGC sector in India has the potential to become the torch bearer of “Create in India” and
“Brand India”.

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3. In April 2022, RBI recently (in April’22) Issued Guidelines on Establishment of 24X7 Digital
Banking Units by Banks.
Scheduled Commercial Banks are allowed to open DBUs in ___________ without taking permission
from the RBI.
1) Tier 1 to Tier 6 centres
2) Tier 2 to Tier 4 centres
3) Tier 3 to Tier 6 centres
4) Tier 1 to Tier 2 centres
5) Tier 1 to Tier 5 centres
Answer- 1) Tier 1 to Tier 6 centres
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued Guidelines on the establishment of 24X7 Digital Banking Units
(DBUs) to offer products and services in both self-served and assisted mode w.e.f. April 7, 2022.
i. It is a specialized fixed point business with certain minimum infrastructure for delivering digital
banking products and services to ensure convenient and cost-effective banking for customers.
ii. All Domestic Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Payments Banks
and Local Area Banks) having experience in digital banking are allowed to open DBUs in Tier 1 to
Tier 6 centres without taking permission from the RBI.

4. Which organisation recently (in April’22) signed a USD 150 million Partial Guarantee
Facility Agreement (PGFA) with Axis Bank to Support Supply Chain Finance?
1) Asian Development Bank
2) United Nations Development Programme
3) African Development Bank
4) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
5) World Bank
Answer- 1) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Explanation:
Axis Bank signed a Partial Guarantee Facility Agreement (PGFA) with the Asian Development Bank
(ADB) for a partial guarantee programme with initial outlay of USD 150 million and this milestone
project is ADB’s first supply chain finance transaction in India.
i. The deal will assist Axis Bank in amplifying its support of SMEs, freeing up capital which will
increase the amount of support it can lend to sectors identified by Axis Bank as the most important to
sustainability.
ii. Under the PGFA , ADB will provide guarantees (variable) to the lending done by Axis Bank.

5. Name the India’s first super app that was recently (in April’22) launched by Tata Group
which combines the traditional consumer-first approach with the modern ethos of technology.
1) Tata First
2) Tata Neu
3) Tata Tech
4) Tata Super
5) Tata One
Answer- 2) Tata Neu

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Explanation:
Tata Group launched India’s first super app, Tata Neu, for the public which was developed by TATA
Digital – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, is a platform that combines all the Tata-owned
brands.
i. The app will seamlessly blend product commerce, service commerce, and financial services into a
consumer-first, future-ready, integrated experience.
ii. This super-app combines Tata’s traditional consumer-first approach with the modern ethos of
technology.

6. Who authored the book, “The Maverick Effect: The Inside Story of India’s IT Revolution”?
1) Salil Parekh
2) U. B. Pravin Rao
3) Debjani Ghosh
4) Harish S. Mehta
5) Rekha M Menon
Answer- 4) Harish S. Mehta
Explanation:
Harish S. Mehta, the founding member and the first elected Chairman of the National Association of
Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), has authored a new book titled “The Maverick Effect:
The Inside Story of India’s IT Revolution.”
i. The book, published by HarperCollins Publishers India, brings out the story of NASSCOM and the life
story of Harish Mehta.
ii. Harish S. Mehta is now the Convenor of the Chairman’s Council of NASSCOM

7. The Ministry of Defence recently (as of April’22) decided to allocate _______ of the domestic
capital procurement budget, amounting to 21,149 crore allocation for domestic private
industry in FY23.
1) 12%
2) 20%
3) 10%
4) 15%
5) 25%
Answer- 5) 25%
Explanation:
To promote private industry, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) and start-ups in defence
production,Union Defence Ministry has allocated 25% of the Domestic Capital
Procurement/Acquisition Budget, amounting to Rs 21,149.47 Cr has allocated for domestic private
industry in Financial Year (FY)2022-23.
i. An amount of Rs 1,500 crore has been signed for procurement from startups, including iDEX
(innovations for defence excellence) startups, within the allocated domestic capital procurements.
ii. The defence ministry has signed 68% of the capital procurement budget of Rs 84,598 crore for the
domestic public and private industry during the 2022-2023 fiscal.

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8. Which institutes are featured among the top 100 ranked universities for studying 19
subjects in the domain of Engineering and Technology (as of April’22) in the 12th edition of the
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022?
1) IIT-Guwahati
2) IIT-Roorkee
3) IIT-Kharagpur
4) IIT-Madras
5) IIT-Kanpur
Answer- 3) IIT-Kharagpur
Explanation:
According to the 12th edition of Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) world University rankings by
subject 2022, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) has been named as one of the
world’s top 100 universities for studying 19 subjects in the domain of Engineering.
i. In Engineering and Technology, it ranked 101st in the world and 3rd in India.
ii. Jadavpur University, West Bengal ranked fifth among the best Indian institutions among the top
500 worldwide in arts and humanities subjects and is the only state university in India which was
ranked in the QS World University Rankings in the sphere of arts and humanities, 2022.

9. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the RBI’s first monetary policy of
FY23 released in April 2022?
1) The RBI has introduced a standing deposit facility (SDF) as the basic tool to absorb excess liquidity
of Rs 8.5 lakh crore in the system.
2) RBI has proposed to extend the rationalised home loan norms by another year till March 31, 2023.
3) RBI decided to enhance commercial banks’ Held to Maturity (HTM) limit from 20% to 30% of Net
Demand and Time Liabilities (NTDL) till April, 2024.
4) RBI has proposed to lower the net worth requirement of operation units from Rs 100 crore to Rs 25
crore.
5) RBI proposed to allow interoperability in cardless cash withdrawal transactions at all banks and
ATMs using the UPI facility.
Answer- 3) RBI decided to enhance commercial banks’ Held to Maturity (HTM) limit from 20%
to 30% of Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NTDL) till April, 2024.
Explanation:
The RBI has introduced a standing deposit facility (SDF) as the basic tool to absorb excess liquidity of
Rs 8.5 lakh crore in the system, at an interest rate of 3.75%.
i. RBI has proposed to extend the rationalised home loan norms by another year till March 31, 2023.
ii. RBI decided to enhance commercial banks’ Held to Maturity (HTM) limit from 22% to 23% of Net
Demand and Time Liabilities (NTDL) till March 23, 2023.
iii. RBI has proposed to lower the net worth requirement of operation units from Rs 100 crore to Rs
25 crore to encourage greater penetration of bill payments through its Bharat Bill Payment System
(BBPS).
iv. RBI proposed to allow interoperability in cardless cash withdrawal transactions at all banks and
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10. Which of the following points is “correct” with respect to the RBI’s first monetary policy of
FY23 released in April 2022?
1) Monetary Policy projected India’s gross domestic Product (GDP) growth at 7.2% for FY23 from
7.8% estimated earlier.
2) RBI has also increased its Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation forecast for FY23 to 5.7%
from its earlier projection of 4.5%.
3) RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the repo rate unchanged at 3.35% for the 13th
consecutive time while maintaining an accommodative stance.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1, & 2
Explanation:
Monetary Policy projected India’s gross domestic Product (GDP) growth at 7.2% for FY23 from 7.8%
estimated earlier.
i. RBI has also increased its Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation forecast for FY23 to 5.7% from
its earlier projection of 4.5%.
ii. RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent for the
eleventh consecutive time while maintaining an accommodative stance.
Category Rate

Policy Repo Rate 4%

Reverse Repo Rate 3.35%

Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate 4.25%

Bank Rate 4.25%

11. In April 2022, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) established 2 separate
Working Groups- Sponsor of a Mutual Fund and Trustees of Mutual Funds for Asset
Management Companies (AMC).
Who will be the chairperson of the working group on sponsors of Mutual Fund?
1) Navneet Munot
2) A.Balasubramanian
3) Anthony Heredia
4) Manoj Vais
5) T S Ramakrishnan
Answer- 2) A.Balasubramanian
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has established 2 separate Working Groups for
Asset Management Companies (AMC). The purpose of the 2 working groups are;
• To review the Role and Eligibility of a Sponsor of a Mutual Fund to facilitate growth and innovation
in the industry.
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Chairpersons of the working group:

i. The working group on sponsors will be chaired by A.Balasubramanian, Managing Director(MD) &
Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Aditya BirlaSun Life AMC Limited and Chairman, Association of Mutual
Funds in India (AMFI).
ii. The working group on MF trustees will be chaired by Dr Manoj Vaish, Independent Trustee, Mirae
Mutual Fund.

12. In April 2022, HDFC Ltd sold its ______ stake of share in Bandhan Bank for Rs. 1,522 crores.
1) 6.04%
2) 5.01%
3) 2.07%
4) 3.08%
5) 4.03%
Answer- 4) 3.08%
Explanation:
In a bulk deal, HDFC Ltd sold 4.96 crore shares in Bandhan Bank (for a total of 49,632,349 equity
shares), for a sum of almost Rs. 1,522 crores.
i. The shares were sold at a price of Rs. 306.61 a share, equating to about a 3.08% stake of HDFC in
Bandhan Bank.
About Bandhan Bank:
MD & CEO – Chandra Shekhar Ghosh
Headquarter – Kolkata,West Bengal
Tagline – ‘Aapka Bhala. Sabki Bhalai.’, (Your benefit. Everyone’s welfare.)

13. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Cabinet Approval in April
2022?
A) The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) till
March 2025 and also approved the sup0ply of fortified rice through the Targeted Public
Distribution System (TPDS) by April 2023.
B) Cabinet also approved a 1-time window of 3-month to PSUs to Surrender Non-Operational
Coal Mines without Penalty.
C) The proposal for signing a bilateral MoU between SEBI and Financial Regulatory
Commission, Mongolia (FRC) for mutual cooperation and technical assistance was also
approved.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) till March 2023
and also approved the supply of fortified rice for Rs. 2,700 crore per annum through the Targeted
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i. Cabinet approves 1-time window of 3-month to PSUs to Surrender coal mines that are not in
operations, without any penalty (forfeiture of bank guarantee) and without citing any reason.
ii. The Cabinet has approved the proposal for signing a bilateral MoU between Securities and
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Financial Regulatory Commission, Mongolia (FRC) for mutual
cooperation and technical assistance.

14. Where will Asia's largest sewage treatment plant (STP) be set up in India?
1) Bhadrak, Odisha
2) Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
3) Udaipur, Rajasthan
4) Okhla, Delhi
5) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Okhla, Delhi
Explanation:
The Okhla Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), with a capacity of 564 Million Litres Per Day (MLD), the
largest STP in Asia, which is set to function in Delhi from December 2022 will play a major role in
the Yamuna river cleaning process.
i. This STP aims to remove contaminants from sewage to produce an effluent that is suitable for
discharge to the surrounding environment or an intended reuse application.
ii. According to the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the total sanction cost of the Okhla STP project is Rs 665.78
crore.

15. In April 2022, _______ became the 1st country in the world to give legal rights to wild
animals.
1) Ecuador
2) Chile
3) Argentina
4) Peru
5) Brazil
Answer- 1) Ecuador
Explanation:
The South American Country – Ecuador became the First country in the world to give legal rights to
wild animals.
About Estrellita case:-
• Ana Beatriz Burbano Proaño, a librarian, Ecuador took Estrellita a month old Woolly Monkey from
the wild to grow it as her pet, until the authorities seized her in 2019, as owning wild animals is
illegal in South American country Ecuador.
• The authorities relocated the monkey to a Zoo but it died within a month because of the separation
from the owner. Further the owner filed a habeas corpus in court.

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16. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Ram Nath Kovind President of
India visit to Turkmenistan and Netherlands in April 2022?
A) An MoU was signed between the Financial Monitoring Service at the Ministry of Finance and
Economy of Turkmenistan and the Financial Intelligence Unit of India.
B) The Programme of Cooperation was signed between Turkmenistan and India in the fields of
Culture and Arts for the period 2022-2025.
C) During his visit to the Netherlands, the Extension of MoU on bilateral cooperation in the
field of Ports, Maritime Transport and Logistics was signed.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
An MoU was signed between the Financial Monitoring Service at the Ministry of Finance and Economy
of Turkmenistan and the Financial Intelligence Unit of India.
i. The Programme of Cooperation was signed between Turkmenistan and India in the fields of Culture
and Arts for the period 2022-2025.
ii. During his visit to the Netherlands, the Extension of MoU on bilateral cooperation in the field of
Ports, Maritime Transport and Logistics was signed.

17. Who was recently (in April’22) appointed as the Chief Coordinator of the G20 Summit 2023
from India?
1) Sujatha Singh
2) Ranjan Mathai
3) Vinay Mohan Kwatra
4) Nirupama Rao
5) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Answer- 5) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Explanation:
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has been appointed as the Chief Coordinator of the G20
Summit, which will be hosted by India in 2023. His appointment is effective from May 01, 2022, and
he will hold the post till December 2023.
i. Shringla, who will step down as Foreign Secretary on April 30, 2022, will be succeeded by Vinay
Mohan Kwatra, who is currently India’s ambassador to Nepal.
ii. India will hold the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023 and will
host the G20 Leaders’ Summit for the first time in 2023.

18. Name the personality who was recently (in April’22) appointed as the world’s first
independent expert for human rights and climate change by the United Nations Human Rights
Council (UNHRC).
1) Trevor Houser
2) Ian Fry
3) Noella Gray

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4) Gary Bull
5) Michael Baram
Answer- 2) Ian Fry
Explanation:
As a part of the 49th session, The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has appointed
Tuvalu negotiator Dr Ian Fry for the post of United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the
promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change.
i. Ian Fry is the world’s 1st independent expert for human rights and climate change. He has been
appointed for a period of three years.
ii. Ian Fry, who holds both Australian and Tuvaluan nationality, will be the first to hold the post.

19. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) recently (in April’22) flight
tested Pinaka Mk-I (Enhanced) Rocket System (EPRS) along with the Indian Army.
What is the range of enhanced Pinaka Mk-1?
1) 65 km
2) 45 km
3) 50 km
4) 25 km
5) 32 km
Answer- 2) 45 km
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Armament Research and
Development Establishment & DRDO’s High Energy Materials Research and Development, Pune,
Maharashtra along with the Indian Army has successfully flight tested the indigenously developed
Pinaka Mark-I (Mk-I) (Enhanced) Rocket System (EPRS) and The Pinaka Area Denial Munitions (ADM)
Rocket System at the Pokhran Firing Ranges, Rajasthan.
i. The enhanced range Pinaka Mk-1, which is an upgraded version, has a range of 45 km. The 15-foot
long rocket weighs around 280 kg and can carry warheads up to 100 kg.
ii. The EPRS is the upgraded version of the Pinaka rocket system and is being test fired by 24 EPRD
rockets from different firing ranges.

20. In April 2022, ________ along with Saurav Ghosal, won India’s first gold medal in the mixed
doubles category at the World Doubles Squash Championships 2022 in Glasgow, UK.
1) Dipika Pallikal
2) Joshna Chinappa
3) Sunayna Kuruvilla
4) Jwala Gutta
5) Sheethal Goutham
Answer- 1) Dipika Pallikal
Explanation:
India won maiden Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles at World Squash Federation (WSF) World
Doubles Squash Championships – 2022 held at Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom(UK).
i. Dipika Pallikal pairing with Joshna Chinappa and Saurav Ghosal won the Women’s Doubles
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ii. Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal, defeated the Fourth seeded English pair Adrian Waller and
Alison Waters claiming the Mixed Doubles title.
iii. Dipika Pallikal and Joshna Chinappa , defeated England's Sarah Jane Perry and Waters (Second
Seeded).
iv. India now became the first in Asia to win a World Doubles Squash Championships title.

21. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the State Energy & Climate Index
(SECI)-Round I April 2022?
A) NITI Aayog launched its 2nd State Energy & Climate Index (SECI)-Round I April 2022 based
on 2020-21 data.
B) Maharashtra , West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are the top 3 among larger states while Goa,
Tripura, and Manipur are top 3 among smaller states.
C) Among UTs, Chandigarh ranked 1st followed by Delhi, and Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar
Haveli.
1) All A , B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) Only C
Answer- 5) Only C
Explanation:
NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog has launched the 1st State Energy &
Climate Index (SECI)-Round I April 2022 at an event chaired by Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman,
NITI Aayog. It is based on 2019-20 data.
i. The states of Gujarat, Kerala, and Punjab are the top 3 among larger states while Goa, Tripura,
and Manipur are top 3 among smaller states.
ii. Among UTs, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli ranked 1st, 2nd, and
3rd respectively.
iii. SECI is the first index that aims to track the efforts made by States and Union Territories (UTs) in
the climate and energy sector.

22. According to a recent (as of April 22) update from ____________, 99% of the world’s population
is breathing poor quality air.
1) World Health Organization
2) United Nations Development Programme
3) United Nations Environment Programme
4) Asian Development Bank
5) United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Answer- 1) World Health Organization
Explanation:
According to the latest update from the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations (UN)
health agency, about 99% of the world’s population breathes air that does not meet WHO’s air quality
standards.
i. The air is polluted and often contains particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs, enter the
veins and arteries, and cause ailments.
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ii. For the first time, the WHO Air Quality Database introduced ground measurements of annual mean
concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a common urban pollutant and precursor of particulate
matter and ozone.
iii. The update was released ahead of World Health Day on April 7, 2022, which was celebrated with
the theme “Our planet, Our health.”

23. Which bank recently (in April’22) partnered with Mashreq Neo to open Non-Resident (NR)
Accounts for Indians in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
1) YES bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 3) Federal Bank
Explanation:
Mashreq Neo has tied up with Federal Bank to enable its United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian
customers to open Non-Resident (NR) accounts with the Federal Bank in India instantly through the
Neo app.
i. Customers are able to view the balance in their NR accounts with Federal Bank on the Mashreq Neo
App.
ii. Mashreq Neo is a full-service digital bank from Mashreq Bank in Dubai, UAE.

24. Identify the book that recently (in April’22) received the O.Henry Prize for Short Fiction
2022 which was authored by Amar Mitra in bengali (Gaonburo) and translated by Anish Gupta.
1) Fish Stories
2) The Little Widow from the Capital
3) An Unlucky Man
4) A Way with Bea
5) The Old Man of Kusumpur in 1990
Answer- 5) The Old Man of Kusumpur in 1990
Explanation:
Bengali writer Amar Mitra received the O.Henry Prize for Short Fiction 2022,the oldest major prize
for short fiction in America.
i. He received the prize for the English fiction of his 45 years old novel “Gaonburo” in Bengali, which
has been translated into English as The Old Man of Kusumpur in 1990. The english one was
translated by Anish Gupta.
ii. Amar Mitra won the Sahitya Akademi Award (India’s top literary award) for his novel Dhurbaputra
in 2006.
iii. The O. Henry Award is the only yearly award given to short stories of exceptional merit.

25. In April 2022, India’s 1st Community Museum was Inaugurated at Gya - Sasoma villages of
____________.
1) Anjaw, Arunachal Pradesh
2) Leh, Ladakh
3) Dimapur, Nagaland
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4) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

5) Guwahati, Assam
Answer- 2) Leh, Ladakh
Explanation:
Tashi Gyaltson, Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development
Council, LAHDC, Leh inaugurated the Community Museum in Gya - Sasoma villages of Leh district in
Ladakh. This is a first of its kind museum in India.
i. The Community Museum is a joint collaboration between National Museum Institute(NMI), New
Delhi, Delhi and Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council(LAHDC), Leh, Ladakh.
Note: Gya, situated on the Leh-Manali National Highway, is the first village and oldest inhabitation in
Upper Ladakh.

26. In April 2022, the __________ organisation sanctioned an amount of _______ for 3 projects under
the Agartala Smart City Limited (ASCL).
1) World Bank; Rs 551 crore
2) Asian Development Bank; Rs 289 crore
3) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank; Rs 398 crore
4) Asian Development Bank; Rs 551 crore
5) World Bank; Rs 289 crore
Answer- 4) Asian Development Bank; Rs 551 crore
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) sanctioned an amount of $76.25 million or Rs 551 crore for
three specific projects under the Agartala Smart City Limited (ASCL).
Under this, ADB will fund the following:
i. 23 kilometres of road by retrofitting 15 stretches at a cost of Rs Rs 444.05 crore (Rs
444,06,70,678.47).
ii. Revive lakes and water bodies of Maharaja Bir Bikram College and its adjoining areas at Rs 30.67
crore (Rs 30,67,94,895.15)
iii. Renovate and restore Ujjayanta Palace and its surroundings at Rs 35.68 crore (Rs 35,68,76,451.07)
in the current financial year in a phased manner.

27. RBI recently (in April’22) mandated that all Non Banking Financial Companies in the Upper
Layer (NBFC-UL) and Middle Layer (NBFC-ML) to Place a Board Policy by _______.
1) 1st June 2023
2) 30th August 2022
3) 1st January 2023
4) 30th December 2022
5) 1st April 2023
Answer- 5) 1st April 2023
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mandates all Non-Banking Financial Companies in the Upper Layer
(NBFC-UL) and Middle Layer (NBFC-ML) shall put in place a Board approved policy by April 1, 2023
and to have independent Compliance Function & to appoint of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) by
October 1, 2023.

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28. Name the personality who recently (in April’22) won the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021
India.
1) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
2) Roshni Nadar
3) Leena Tewari
4) Falguni Nayar
5) Chanda Kochhar
Answer- 4) Falguni Nayar
Explanation:
Falguni Nayar, founder & CEO of Nykaa, has been named the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021
India. It is the 23rd edition in India. She will represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year
Award (WEOY) on June 9, 2022, in Monaco.
i. Lifetime Achievement Award: A M Naik, group chairman of Larsen & Toubro.
ii. The awards were distributed at a ceremony in Mumbai (Maharashtra), where Bhupender Yadav,
the Union Minister of Labour and Employment, as well as the Union Minister of Environment, Forest
and Climate Change, was the chief guest of the event.
About EY Entrepreneur of The Year Award 2021 India
EY Entrepreneur of the Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs.

29. Who was recently (in April ’22) appointed as the 23rd Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan by
securing 174 votes out of 342?
1) Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
2) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
3) Mian Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif
4) Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain
5) Shaukat Aziz
Answer- 3) Mian Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif
Explanation:
The National Assembly of Pakistan, elected Mian Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif as 23rd Prime Minister
(PM) of Pakistan. Shehbaz Sharif, President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party secured
174 votes out of 342 (Whereas a winning candidate needs to get only 172 votes).
Following which a No-Confidence Motion was raised and removed Imran Khan from the office of
Prime Minister, which makes Imran Khan becoming the First PM in Pakistan's history to get removed
by No-Confidence motion.

30. Which city will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG)?
1) Birmingham, England
2) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3) Victoria, Australia
4) Glasgow, Scotland
5) Victoria, Canada
Answer- 3) Victoria, Australia
Explanation:
Australia’s Victoria state will be the host for 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG). The 2026 Games
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ceremony will be held at Australia's largest cricket stadium - the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
MCG can hold 100,000 spectators.
ii. So far Victoria state has announced 16 sports for the 2026 Games, which includes aquatics, cycling
and Twenty20 cricket.
About Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF):
President - Dame Louise Martin DBE
Headquarters - United Kingdom

31. Which country recently (in April’22) announced to send ‘E5 Shinkansen series trains’ for
India’s 1 Bullet Train Project?
st

1) France
2) Germany
3) Russia
4) Japan
5) China
Answer- 4) Japan
Explanation:
Japan will send its improved high-speed ‘E5 Shinkansen series trains’ from Japan to India based
upon the modifications to its conditions like temperature, dust and weight. Japan will initially send six
trains according to Indian specifications.
About E5 Shinkansen Series Trains:
i. The E5 series Shinkansen high-speed trains are built by Hitachi and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
ii. The high-speed trains are capable of running at a speed of 320 Kilometre per hour (kmph) and are
3.35 metre wide.
iii. The improved high-speed trains have anti-seismic technology.

32. Which of the following states/UT have not recently (in April’22) signed a Combined
Reciprocal Common Transport Agreement (CRCTA) for hassle-free transportation?
1) Delhi
2) Haryana
3) Rajasthan
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh of National Capital Region (NCR)
have signed a Combined Reciprocal Common Transport Agreement (CRCTA) covering both Contract
Carriage & Stage Carriage since the validity of earlier Agreements of Reciprocal Common Transport
Agreement is about to end soon.
i. The CRCTA has come into force with immediate effect, and it covers all educational institution
vehicles as well as all stage carriage buses operated by state transportation companies in NCR
member states.
ii. For seamless movement, the agreement provides for the countersigning of permits and licences for
motor cabs, taxis, and auto-rickshaws registered in the NCR.

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33. Name the bank that recently (in April’22) signed an MoU with India’s first International
Financial Services Centre (IFSC), GIFT SEZ to promote global and Indian businesses.
1) IndusInd Bank
2) YES Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 3) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank, a leading private sector bank in India, has signed an MoU with GIFT SEZ (Special
Economic Zone), India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), located at GIFT City in
Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
i. The MoU aims to promote the GIFT SEZ to Indian and international businesses, particularly in the
areas of information technology (IT), IT-enabled services (ITeS), and financial services.
ii. According to the MoU, ICICI Bank and GIFT SEZ will collaborate to bring global investors and capital
market firms to GIFT City in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, to establish Global In-house Centres (GICs).

34. In April 2022, Union Bank of India is set to buy out a ______ stake jointly held by Bank of
Baroda (BoB) and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) in India International Bank (Malaysia) Berhad.
1) 75%
2) 90%
3) 80%
4) 50%
5) 65%
Answer- 1) 75%
Explanation:
Union Bank of India (UBI) is set to buy out 75% stake held jointly by Bank of Baroda (BoB) – 40%
and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) – 35%, in India International Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (IIBM).
i. Following this, the IIBM will become a 100% UBI unit. Background:IOB wanted to discontinue the
venture due to its capital issues as it was under the Reserve Bank of India(RBI)’s prompt corrective
action framework.
ii. The proposal is yet to receive formal approval from the RBI and the approval from the Government
of India and Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) since IIBM is a bank of strategic importance.

35. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the 4th India-US 2+2 ministerial
dialogue 2022 held at Washington DC, US?
A) India and the US signed a bilateral Space Situational Awareness arrangement for advanced
and cooperation in space through information sharing.
B) India-US announced to establish a new Education and Skills Development Working Group to
further strengthen cooperation in the field of education and skill development
C) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had a brief visit at the Headquarters of the United States
Indo-Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM)in Hawaii.
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
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4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
India and the US signed a bilateral Space Situational Awareness arrangement for advanced and
cooperation in space through information sharing.
i. India-US announced to establish a new Education and Skills Development Working Group to further
strengthen cooperation in the field of education and skill development
ii. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had a brief visit at the Headquarters of the United States Indo-
Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM)in Hawaii.

36. The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) recently (in April ’22) elected
experts for its 16 subsidiary bodies, and India was elected to 4 of them.
Which of the following bodies is not among the 4 bodies of ECOSOC, were India elected?
1) Committee for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
2) Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations
3) Committee for Programme and Coordination
4) Commission for Social Development
5) Commission on Science and Technology for Development
Answer- 3) Committee for Programme and Coordination
Explanation:
United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), a one of the 6 principal organs of the United
Nations System has elected experts for its 16 subsidiary bodies, both by secret ballot and
acclamation during its 2022 session.
India was elected to four bodies of ECOSOC, they are
• Ambassador Preeti Saran gets re-elected to Committee for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
(CESCR),
• Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs),
• Commission for Social Development, and
• Commission on Science and Technology for Development.

37. In April 2022, the World Trade Organization (WTO) revised its forecast for global trade
growth for 2022 to _____ from 4.7%.
1) 3.5%
2) 3.7%
3) 4.5%
4) 4.2%
5) 3%
Answer- 5) 3%
Explanation:
The World Trade Organisation (WTO), in its annual report on trade statistics and outlook, declined its
projection for global merchandise trade volume growth (in volume) for 2022 to 3% from 4.7% amid
the Ukraine-Russia War.
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ii. World GDP at market exchange rates is expected to grow by 2.8% in 2022, down 1.3 percentage
points from the previous forecast of 4.1%. Growth should pick up to 3.2% in 2023.

38. According to the World Bank's Reshaping norms: A new way forward – South Asia Economy
Focus-Spring 2022 report, India's GDP for FY23 was reduced to _____ from 8.7%.
1) 8.6%
2) 8.2%
3) 8%
4) 8.3%
5) 8.5%
Answer- 3) 8%
Explanation:
The World Bank in its report titled ‘Reshaping norms: A new way forward – South Asia Economy
Focus-Spring 2022, which primarily focuses on South Asian economy, has downgraded India’s Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) prediction for the financial year 2022–23 (FY23) to 8% from 8.7% due to
Russia-Ukraine war.
i. In addition, the World Bank has lowered its growth forecast for South Asia, excluding Afghanistan,
by 1% point to 6.6% in 2022 and estimated a 6.3% growth for 2023.

39. Name the personality who recently (in April ’22) received the International Gandhi Award
for Leprosy 2021 in the individual category by Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India.
1) Murlidhar Devidas Amte
2) Bhushan Kumar
3) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
4) Damodar Ganesh Bapat
5) A. T. Ariyaratne
Answer- 2) Bhushan Kumar
Explanation:
Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India conferred, The International Gandhi Award
for Leprosy, 2021 to Dr. Bhushan Kumar of Chandigarh under the Indian nomination (individual)
category.
i. Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust, Gujarat, under the institutional category for their notable efforts
towards spreading awareness about Leprosy and providing care to those who are afflicted by it, at
Upa-Rashtrapati Niwas in New Delhi.
ii. The Annual Award was instituted by Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation.
About Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation:
Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation (GMLF) established in 1951.The International Gandhi Award
for Leprosy is presented once in two years and two awards are presented either to individuals or
institutions.

40. Which country recently (in April ’22) tested fired the world’s first energy-based weapons
system named “Iron Beam”?
1) Pakistan
2) India
3) Japan

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4) China
5) Israel
Answer- 5) Israel
Explanation:
Israel has successfully test fired a first of its kind laser missile defence system called as “Iron Beam”
,the world’s first energy-based weapons system at the Negev Desert, Israel.
i. The Iron Beam is developed by the Rafael Advanced Defence Systems. It uses a directed-energy
weapon system and can travel a long way to provide aerial defence.
ii. Iron Beam works on a fibre laser system to destroy any airborne object.It ranges up to 7 km, which
is often considered too close for the Iron Dome system to intercept projectiles effectively.
iii. The Iron Beam is the world’s first energy-based weapons system that uses a laser to shoot down
incoming aerial objects such as missiles, rockets, mortars, anti-tank missiles, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
(UAV) and drones.

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41. ICEGATE is is the national portal of Indian Customs of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and
Customs (CBIC) that provides e-filing services to the Trade, Cargo Carriers.
What does the 1st E stand for ICEGATE?
1) Electronic
2) Excise
3) Exchange
4) Electrical
5) Excess
Answer- 1) Electronic
Explanation:
Indian Customs Electronic Gateway (ICEGATE) is the national portal of Indian Customs of Central
Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) that provides e-filing services to the Trade, Cargo
Carriers and other Trading Partners electronically.
i. Kotak Mahindra Bank has enabled online payment of customs duty for its customers. The private
sector lender announced in April 2022, it has gone live on the Indian Customs Electronic Gateway
(ICEGATE).

42. Which airport was renamed as Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram airport?
1) Kushinagar International Airport
2) Gorakhpur
3) Ayodhya Airport
4) Jhansi
5) Aligarh
Answer- 3) Ayodhya Airport
Explanation:
In April 2022, the Civil Aviation Department of the Uttar Pradesh government signed a lease
agreement with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) regarding the transfer of 317.855 acres for the
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i. In 2021, "Yogi government's cabinet approved the naming of Ayodhya airport as Maryada
Purshotam Shriram Airport.

43. In March 2022, Konkan Railway completed electrification on its entire 741-kilometre
route.
The Konkan Railway connects which of the following cities?
1) Panaji-Thokur
2) Kanyakumari-Panaji
3) Roha-Thokur
4) Kanyakumari-Roha
5) Roha-Panaji
Answer- 3) Roha-Thokur
Explanation:
The Konkan Railway Corporation announced that it has completed electrification on its entire 741-
kilometre route between Roha in Maharashtra and Thokur in Karnataka.
The foundation stone for the electrification of the entire 741 kms route was laid in November 2015.

44. In April 2022, where was the rare butterfly species Palmking spotted for the first time?
1) Meghalaya
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Assam
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 2) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The rare butterfly Palmking was spotted for the first time in Tamil Nadu by the members of the
Rhopalocera and Odonata Association of Rajapalayam (ROAR) in April 2022.
i. The ROAR president Sharan Venkatesh reported, this is the 321st species of butterfly found in Tamil
Nadu among the 1,500 species in India.
ii. Palmking belongs to the Nymphalidae subfamily and feeds on palm, coconut and calamus varieties
of plants.

45. Which company/Organisation recently (in April’22) got 1 gold and 1 silver award at the
80th SKOCH 2022 held at Delhi?
1) Gail India
2) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
3) Steel Authority of India
4) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
5) National Mineral Development Corporation
Answer- 5) National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)
Explanation:
Mining major National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) bagged one gold and a silver at
the 80th SKOCH Summit and awards held at Delhi in April 2022.

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i. The gold award, presented in the category of social responsibility, was for the project ‘Promotion of
technical education and skill development in Dantewada district through NMDC ITI Bhansi’, while the
silver award, in the category of digital inclusion, was for ERP implementation ‘Project Kalpataru’.
ii. Director (Finance) Amitava Mukherjee received the awards virtually.

46. Name the Indian ice skater who recently (in April ’22) became the first Indian athlete to
skate 100 km nonstop on the frozen sea of Sweden.
1) Anil Kumar
2) Dhanush Babu
3) Stephen Paul Kilari
4) Vishwaraj Jadeja
5) Shruti Kotwal
Answer- 4) Vishwaraj Jadeja
Explanation:
Indian ice-speed-skating athlete Vishwaraj Jadeja recently became the first Indian athlete to have
skated 100 kilometres on the Frozen Sea in Sweden, as part of the Sea Ice Classic, Lulea.
i. It was the first time an Indian has attempted and finished such a feat. His finish time was 4 hours 53
minutes which was right on top of the timesheets.
ii. The temperatures dropped to -5°C with occasional rain and snow. He aims to finish 200kms next
year.

47. According to the El Dorado weather, which city from India was the third hottest city (as of
April’22) in the world?
1) Titlagarh, Odisha
2) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
3) Khargone, Madhya Pradesh
4) Chandrapur, Maharashtra
5) Surendranagar, Gujarat
Answer- 4) Chandrapur, Maharashtra
Explanation:
According to the El Dorado weather website, Chandrapur district from Maharashtra was the third
hottest city in the world, with a maximum temperature of 43.2 degrees Celsius.
As per the El Dorado Weather, Kayes city of Mali is the hottest place on earth with 44.4 degrees
Celsius and Segou of Mali is second in the list with 43.8 degrees Celsius.

48. Actor Will Smith was banned by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences from
attending Oscars for ______ after slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards.
1) 10 years
2) 3 years
3) 8 years
4) 5 years
5) 4 years
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Explanation:
Actor Will Smith was banned by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences from attending the
Oscars for ten years.
i. This was done as a disciplinary measure after the actor slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy
Awards.

49. In RBI’s first monetary policy of FY23 in April 2022, standing deposit facility (SDF) was
introduced.
Which committee recommended the SDF in 2014?
1) R V Gupta Committee
2) Kelkar Committee
3) AK Bhuchar Committee
4) Urjit Patel committee
5) Narasimham Committee
Answer- 4) Urjit Patel committee
Explanation:
The introduction of a standing deposit facility (SDF) was recommended by the Urjit Patel committee
in 2014 and enabled through an amendment to the Reserve Bank of India Act in the Finance Bill of
2018.
i. The RBI has introduced a standing deposit facility (SDF) as an additional tool for absorbing liquidity
without any collateral, at an interest rate of 3.75%. The main purpose of SDF is to reduce the excess
liquidity of Rs 8.5 lakh crore in the system, and control inflation.

50. In April 2022, S. Iqbal Singh Lalpura assumed charge as Chairperson of which organisation?
1) National Council of Educational Research and Training
2) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
3) National Commission for Minorities
4) National Human Rights Commission of India
5) National Commission for Backward Classes
Answer- 3) National Commission for Minorities
Explanation:
Shri S. Iqbal Singh Lalpura has assumed charge as Chairperson of the National Commission for
Minorities (NCM), in New Delhi after being re-nominated as Chairperson vide Ministry of Minority
Affairs Notification dated 12.4.2022.
i. During his previous term as Chairperson, NCM, he worked tirelessly for the welfare of all the
Minorities with a focused approach to ensure that the grievances of the Minorities are addressed and
they avail the benefits of the Welfare schemes run by the Government.

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