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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 23 March 2022

NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which country recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with the Indian Potash limited
(IPL) for Fertilizers Supply for 5 years?
1) Israel
2) UAE
3) Germany
4) Oman
5) Singapore
Answer- 1) Israel
Explanation:
An MoU was inked between the Indian Potash limited (IPL), under Department of Fertilizers,
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers; and Israel Chemicals Limited (ICL).
i. Under this, there will be supply of Muriate of Potash (MOP) from Israel to India for 5 years,
2022 to 2027, with a yearly quantity of 6 to 6.5 LMT (Lakh Metric Tonnes).
ii. It should be noted that ICL is working with IPL in operating a project titled ‘Potash for Life
focused on achieving higher fertilizer use efficiency’ to increase the income of farmers.
2. In March 2022, the Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the
continuation of the National AIDS & STDs Control Programme (NACP) from 1st April, 2021
to ________ with an outlay of Rs. 15,471.94 crore.
1) 31st March, 2024
2) 30th June, 2023
3) 31st March, 2026
4) 30th August, 2025
5) 30th April, 2026
Answer- 3) 31st March, 2026
Explanation:
Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has
given its approval for the continuation of National AIDS (Acquired Immuno Deficiency
Syndrome) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Control Programme (NACP) for 5 years
from 1 April, 2021 to 31 March, 2026 with an outlay of Rs. 15,471.94 crore by approving
phase-V of the programme.
i. The Phase-IV (Extension) of National AIDS and STD Control Programme (NACP) was concluded
on 31 March, 2021.
3. The Narasingapettai Nagaswaram, a classical wind music instrument, recently (in

March’22) got the GI Tag under the category of musical instruments.
“Narasingapettai Nagaswaram” belongs to which state?
1) Telangana
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Kerala
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4) Karnataka
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 2) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Narasingapettai Nagaswaram, a classical wind music instrument, handcrafted in
Narasingapettai Village in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu (TN) got the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
under the category of musical instruments of class 15 from Geographical Indications Registry.
Narasingapettai Nagaswaram instrument:
• Narasingapettai Nagaswaram is a classical wind instrument.It has a length of 2.5 feet.
• A major portion of the ‘Narasingapettai Nagaswaram’ is made from the Water Resistance
Tree aacha (Hardwickia binata).Wood used to craft the Nagaswaram is atleast 100 year
old.
• Reeds are made from the leaves of the locally grown plant called ‘Naanal’.
• The instrument has a cylindrical body that flares out into a bell shape at the bottom, that
provides the Nagaswaram with its characteristic volume and captivating tone. It is a
double-reed wind instrument with a large flaring bell.
4. _________ has become the 1st state in India to introduce carbon-neutral framing methods
for better soil health.
1) Jharkhand
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Punjab
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala became the first state in India to introduce carbon-neutral agricultural practices in select
locations for better soil health.
About Carbon-Neutral Farming:
Carbon-neutral farming is the technique of decreasing carbon emissions and aid carbon storage in
the soil, through techniques such as Integrated farming methods, Crop rotation, Fertigation,
Precision Farming methods, Shifting how the soil is irrigated, and restricting the haphazard use of
Fertiliser application.
5. In which power plant of NTPC the India government is set to launch its 1st 50 KW Green
Hydrogen Microgrid Project using electrolyser?
1) Simhadri Power Plant (Andhra Pradesh)
2) Vindhyachal Power Plant (Madhya Pradesh)
3) Kahalgaon Power Plant (Bihar)
4) Singrauli Power Plant (Uttar Pradesh)
5) Tanda Power Plant (Uttar Pradesh)
Answer- 1) Simhadri Power Plant (Andhra Pradesh)
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Explanation:
India to launch its first 50 Kilowatt (KW) green hydrogen microgrid- based energy storage project
using electrolyser at National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Simhadri plant near
Visakhapatnam,Andhra Pradesh.
The Standalone Fuel-Cell based project produces hydrogen using electrolyser to Bloom Energy
India Private Limited-Bengaluru at NTPC Simhadri.
National Thermal Power Corporation – Simhadri (NTPC) Rail Neer Plant project:
The NTPC’s Rail Neer bottling Plant project is the first of its kind between Indian Railway Catering
and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and NTPC Simhadri, it aims at producing 120 tons of
demineralised water from seawater per-day.
6. In which place the Indian Army’s Military Engineering Services (MES) recently (in
March’22) constructed its 1st of its kind 3D Printed House?
1) Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
2) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
3) Golaghat, Assam
4) West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
5) Gangtok, Sikkim
Answer- 2) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Explanation:
Indian Army’s Military Engineering Services (MES) has constructed 2 houses within 3 weeks using
3D Rapid Construction Technology, the 1st of its kind structures in India, in South-Western Air
Command in Gandhinagar, Gujarat for Jawans.
i. These efforts aim to provide the growing accommodation requirements of the Indian armed
forces.
ii. The structures were constructed in collaboration with the Chennai based startup Tvasta.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
7. Which organisation recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with One Health, global
alliance to Advance Humans, Ecosystem and Animals Health?
1) UNESCO
2) World Health Organization
3) world bank
4) UN-HABITAT
5) United Nations Environment Programme
Answer- 5) United Nations Environment Programme
Explanation:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) under the Executive Directorship of Inger
Andersen, has signed the MoU with the tripartite partnership for One Health, bringing together
the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the World Health
Organisation (WHO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), formally the
Quadripartite partnership at its annual executive meeting held on 18 March 2022 at Nairobi,
Kenya.
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i. The UNEP will offer the expertise required to tackle the ecological dimension of human and
animal health.
8. In which country the Multilateral Military exercise Cold Response 2022 was being
conducted by North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)?
1) Finland
2) Norway
3) Iceland
4) Sweden
5) Canada
Answer- 2) Norway
Explanation:
Cold Response 2022, is planned to conduct a Multilateral Military exercise involving Army, Navy
and Air Force from March 14 to April 1, 2022 by North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) at
Norway.
The Cold Response exercise is a bi-annual exercise aimed to test how Norway would manage
allied reinforcements on its soil, in line with Article 5 of NATO‘s charter which requires member
states to come to the aid of another member state under attack.
About North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO):
It is an International military alliance between 30 European and North American countries. The
member countries agree to mutual defence in response to an attack by an external party.
Headquarters – Brussels, Belgium.
Secretary General – Jens Stoltenberg.
BANKING AND FINANCE
9. Name the company that recently (in March’22) launched first of its kind ‘Payment
Analytics’ to help SMEs make data-driven decisions.
1) Visa
2) Paytm Payments Services Limited
3) BharatPe
4) PhonePe
5) Mastercard
Answer- 2) Paytm Payments Services Limited
Explanation:
The Paytm Payments Services Limited (PPSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of One97
Communications has launched first-of-its-kind ‘Payment Analytics’ which is designed by Paytm
Payment Gateway.
i. It is a data analysis feature available to all Paytm merchants i.e. online and offline, at no extra
cost. This will be helpful for the merchants of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
ii. It offers three services viz. Payment source analytics, Customer Analytics, and Payment flow
analytics.
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10. RBI recently (in Mar’22) cancelled the licence of ___________ due to its inadequacy in
earning prospects to Pay the customers.
1) Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank
2) Kalol Urban Co-operative Bank
3) People’s Co-operative Bank
4) Mantha Urban Cooperative Bank
5) Alavi Co-operative Bank
Answer- 3) People’s Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the license of People’s Co-operative Bank Limited,
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) as the bank failed to adhere to the requirements of Sections 22(3) (a), 22
(3) (b), 22(3)(c), 22(3) (d) and 22(3)(e) – under Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
i. The bank is found to lack adequate capital and earning prospects under the provisions of
Section 11(1) and Section 22 (3) (d) – under Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – ‘Act
to apply to co-operative societies subject to modifications’
11. Which organisation recently (in March’22) sanctioned a financial assistance of Rs.
4,013 crores to Odisha under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for the
financial year 2021-2022?
1) IRDAI
2) SIDBI
3) SEBI
4) NABARD
5) Reserve Bank of India
Answer- 4) NABARD
Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned a financial
assistance of Rs. 4,013 crores to Odisha under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
for the financial year 2021-2022, and Odisha has got a major share of NABARD’s infrastructure
funds, the highest in India.
i. With this the total sanction has crossed Rs 32,100 crore for Odisha since the inception of the
RIDF.
12. Name the company that recently (in March’22) launched an Academy in collaboration
with the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) to build gold appraisers.
1) GalaxyCard
2) LendingKart
3) Rupeek
4) CASHe
5) LoanTap
Answer- 3) Rupeek
Explanation:
Rupeek (Rupeek Fintech Pvt Ltd.), India’s leading asset-backed digital lending platform
announced the launch of ‘Rupeek Academy’ in collaboration with the National Apprenticeship
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Promotion Scheme (NAPS), an initiative by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). This
aims to attract young talent who are looking for a career opportunity in the gold loan industry of
India.
The Rupeek Academy programme developed with NSDC is a first of its kind upskilling programme
in the industry.
13. Which bank recently (in March’22) launched the Green Deposit Programme for
corporate clients to support sustainable projects?
1) HDFC Bank
2) DBS Bank India
3) Axis Bank
4) South Indian Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 2) DBS Bank India
Explanation:
DBS Bank India has announced the launch of Green Deposit Programme for corporate clients
which will provide a simple way for the companies to support environmentally friendly projects
or avenues. This is in line with the focus of DBS Bank India on responsible banking.
i. Under the bank’s sustainability programme, Green Deposits will fund green industries and
initiatives.
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS
14. In March 2022, Fitch declined its projection of India’s GDP in the "Global Economic
Outlook-March 2022" to _______ from 10.3% for FY23.
1) 8.5%
2) 7.9%
3) 9.6%
4) 8.9%
5) 9.9%
Answer- 1) 8.5%
Explanation:
Rating agency Fitch in its ‘Global economic Outlook-March 2022’ declined India’s growth forecast
for FY23 (2022-2023) by 1.8 percentage points (pp) to 8.5% from 10.3% due to high energy
prices amid Russia-Ukraine war.
On the other hand, for FY22, the agency has increased the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth
by 0.6 pp to 8.7% from 8.1%. For 2023-24, it is estimated at 7 per cent.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
15. Name the organization/Ministry that recently (in March’22) presented the Women
Transforming India (WTI) Awards to 75 women achievers through its Women
Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP).
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1) Ministry of Labour and Employment

2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3) National Commission for Women
4) Ministry of Women and Child Development
5) NITI Aayog
Answer- 5) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog has presented the Women
Transforming India (WTI) Awards to 75 women achievers through its Women Entrepreneurship
Platform (WEP), fifth edition, on March 21, 2022.
i. As the year 2022 marks the 75th year of India’s independence, and India is also celebrating it
through the “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”, the WTI was conferred on 75 women achievers to
celebrate their contribution towards a ‘Sashakt Aur Samarth Bharat’ (literal meaning Strong and
Capable India).
ii. The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) is a Government of India (GoI) initiative by NITI
Aayog to promote and support prospective as well as established women entrepreneurs in India.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
16. Who was appointed as the Chief Minister (CM) of Manipur for the 2nd consecutive
term?
1) Rishang Keishing
2) N Biren Singh
3) Radhabinod Koijam
4) Okram Ibobi Singh
5) R Jaichandra Singh
Answer- 2) N Biren Singh
Explanation:
Nongthombam (N) Biren Singh, sworn in as the Chief Minister (CM) of Manipur for the second
consecutive term. The oath of office was administered by Manipur Governor La Ganesan at the Raj
Bhawan in Imphal, Manipur.He is the 12th CM of Manipur(Excluding Repetition).
i. N Biren Singh was elected from the Heingang seat for the record fifth time, in the recently
concluded 12th Manipur assembly elections. BJP won 32 seats in the 60-member house.
ii. In 2017, Biren Singh won the elections and became the first BJP chief minister of Manipur.
ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS
17. Which digital payment company recently (in March’22) announced its acquisition of a
100% stake in GigIndia?
1) Freecharge
2) BharatPe
3) PhonePe
4) MobiKwik
5) Paytm
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Answer- 3) PhonePe
Explanation:
PhonePe, a digital payment company backed by Flipkart announced the acquisition of 100 %
stake in GigIndia, which is a network for freelance micro-entrepreneurs. Objective-To strengthen
its offerings to corporate and enterprise partners.
i. Under the acquisition, PhonePe will get the leverage of GigIndia’s network of 1.5 million
freelance micro-entrepreneurs to help corporates and promote development.
ii. GigIndia’s customer base includes companies like Amazon, Paytm, Tata Group, Reliance
Industries, Swiggy, PayU, among others.
SPORTS
18. In the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup for Shotgun held in
March ’22 in Nicosia, Cyprus, India secured the _______ rank with ______ silver medal in the
overall medal standing.
1) 9th rank; 1
2) 5th rank; 3
3) 3rd rank; 1
4) 4th rank; 3
5) 6th rank; 2
Answer- 1) 9th rank; 1
Explanation:
Indian trio, Prithviraj Tondaiman, Zoravar Singh Sandhu and Vivaan Kapoor wins Silver medal in
Men’s Trap Team event in International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup (8 March
2022 -19 March 2022), for Shotgun in Nicosia, Cyprus. India secured 9th rank with 1 Silver
medal in the overall medal standings.
Overall Medal Standings:
Rank Country Medal Tally
1st Italy 6 (3-Gold, 2-Silver, 1-Bronze)
2nd Turkey 2 (2-Gold)
3rd slovakia 4 (1-Gold, 1-Silver, 2-Bronze)
9th India 1 (1-Silver)
19. In March 2022, who became the all-time leading football scorer with 807 goals?
1) Karim Benzema
2) Cristiano Ronaldo
3) Robert Lewandowski
4) Lionel Messi
5) Harry Kane
Answer- 2) Cristiano Ronaldo
Explanation:
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Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has become the all-time leading scorer
(professional football) with 807 goals, after scoring 3 goals against Tottenham Hotspur during
the English Premier League 2022.
i. Previously the record was held by Austro-Czech Josef Bican who scored 805 goals from 1931 to
1955.
ii. Cristiano Ronaldo scored 807 goals while playing for Lisbon (5), Manchester United (136), Real
Madrid (450), Juventus (101) and the Portuguese national team (115).
OBITUARY
20. Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga recently (in March’22) passed away. He is the Former Prime
Minister (PM) of which country in the period of 2017- 2019?
1) Hungary
2) Pakistan
3) Zambia
4) Bangladesh
5) Mali
Answer- 5) Mali
Explanation:
Former Prime Minister (PM) of Mali, Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga passed away at the age of 67 in
Bamako, Mali. He served as the PM of Mali for the tenure of 2 years (2017- 2019).
i. He also served as Minister of Defense (2013 -14) under President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita.
ii. Before joining as the PM, He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs (2011-12)under President
Amadou Toumani Touré.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
21. In March 2022, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the coffee table book titled
“The Shield: Covishield”.
Who authored the book, “The Shield: Covishield”?
1) Krishna Saksena
2) Ashis Ray
3) Bibek Debroy
4) Prakash Kumar Singh
5) Dalai Lama
Answer- 4) Prakash Kumar Singh
Explanation:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the coffee table book titled “The Shield: Covishield”
authored by Prakash Kumar Singh, Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs at Serum
Institute of India(SII).
i. The book encapsulates the journey of SII, world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, in producing
COVID-19 vaccine ‘Covishield’.
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22. Name the author of the book, “Unfilled Barrels: India’s oil story”.
1) Rajat Sharma
2) Shaili Chopra
3) Richa Mishra
4) Barkha Dutt
5) Rana Ayyub
Answer- 3) Richa Mishra
Explanation:
Indian journalist and reporter (Hindu Business line) Richa Mishra has authored a new book
titled “Unfilled Barrels: India’s oil story”.
i. The book is published by Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd(Bloomsbury).
ii. Through this book, the author aims to recount the story of India’s upstream sector (Oil and Gas)
and highlight the need of producing its own oil and gas.
IMPORTANT DAYS
23. What is the theme of World Water Day 2022 that was observed across the globe by the
United nation on 22nd March, 2022?
1) Nature for Water
2) Water and Climate Change
3) Groundwater: Making the invisible visible
4) Valuing Water
5) Leaving No One Behind
Answer- 3) Groundwater: Making the invisible visible
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Water Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 22nd
March with the theme of World Water Day 2022 is “Groundwater: Making the invisible
visible”.
i. The observance of World Water Day is led by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the first-ever World Water Day was observed on 22nd
March 1993.
ii. UN-Water and UNESCO launched the 2022 edition of the United Nations(UN) World Water
Development Report (WWDR), titled “Groundwater: Making the invisible visible”, focused on
groundwater.
24. World Sleep Day (WSD) 2022 was observed across the globe on ____________ with the
slogan "Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World".
1) 18th March, 2022
2) 17th March, 2022
3) 20th March, 2022
4) 16th March, 2022
5) 19th March, 2022
Answer- 1) 18th March, 2022
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Explanation:
World Sleep Day (WSD) is annually observed across the globe on the Friday before the Spring
Vernal Equinox of each year. The World Sleep Day 2022 was observed on 18th March 2022.
i. 18th March 2022 marks the observance of the 15th annual World Sleep Day and the Spring
Vernal Equinox of 2022 was observed on 20th March 2022.
ii. The slogan for 2022 World Sleep Day is “Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World”.
CA STATIC GK
25. In which year 1st Battle of Panipat took place between Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi?
1) 1774
2) 1529
3) 1761
4) 1526
5) 1556
Answer- 4) 1526
Explanation:
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi. The Battle
was fought on April 21, 1526.
i. The First Battle of Panipat resulted in the death of Ibrahim Lodi and also the end of the Lodi
Dynasty and the Delhi Sultanate in India. Also, with the end of the Sultanate, the Mughal rule
began in India.
Note- 2nd Battle of Panipat- 1556, 3rd Battle of Panipat-1761
26. Who becomes first para-athlete to receive Padma Bhushan in 2022?

1) Suhas Yathiraj
2) Manoj Sarkar
3) Devendra Jhajharia
4) Manish Narwal
5) Parmod Bhagat
Answer- 3) Devendra Jhajharia
Explanation:
Legendary javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia on Monday became the first para-athlete to
receive the Padma Bhushan, the country's third-highest civilian award.
i. The 40-year-old Jhajharia received the prestigious award from President Ram Nath Kovind at
the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
ii. Jhajharia is a multiple-time Paralympics medal winner, having won his maiden gold during the
2004 Paralympics in Athens, his second gold medal during the Rio Games in 2016, and a silver
medal during the 2020 Tokyo edition last year.
27. In which field Radheyshyam Khemka received the Padma Vibhushan award in 2022?
1) Trade and Industry
2) Art
3) Public Affairs
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4) Literature and Education

5) Civil Service
Answer- 4) Literature and Education
Explanation:
Padma Vibhushan (4):
S.no Name Field
1 Radheyshyam Khemka (Posthumous) Literature and Education
2 Prabha Atre Art
3 General Bipin Rawat (Posthumous) Civil Service
4 Kalyan Singh (Posthumous) Public Affairs
28. According to census 2011, which has the highest Population state?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) West Bengal
4) Bihar
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 1) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
• Highest Populous UT- Delhi
• Least Populous UT- Lakshadweep
• Highest Populous state- Uttar Pradesh
• Least populous state- Sikkim
29. How many languages have been mentioned in the 8th Schedule of the Indian
Constitution?
1) 20
2) 21
3) 17
4) 19
5) 22
Answer- 5) 22
Explanation:
22 languages have been mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
The Constitutional provisions relating to the Eighth Schedule occur in article 344(1) and 351 of
the Constitution.
List of languages in the Eighth Schedule
The Eighth Schedule to the Constitution consists of the following 22 languages:- (1) Assamese, (2)
Bengali, (3) Gujarati, (4) Hindi, (5) Kannada, (6) Kashmiri, (7) Konkani, (8) Malayalam, (9)
Manipuri, (10) Marathi, (11) Nepali, (12) Oriya, (13) Punjabi, (14) Sanskrit, (15) Sindhi, (16)
Tamil, (17) Telugu, (18) Urdu (19) Bodo, (20) Santhali, (21) Maithili and (22) Dogri.
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Of these languages, 14 were initially included in the Constitution. Sindhi language was added in
1967. Thereafter three more languages viz., Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were included in 1992.
Subsequently Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali were added in 2004
30. Where is Zoji La pass located?

1) Sikkim
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Ladakh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 4) Ladakh
Explanation:
Zoji La is a high mountain pass located in the Kargil district of Ladakh. The pass links Leh and
Srinagar and provides an important link between Union Territories of Ladakh and Kashmir.
Note- Border Roads Organisation (BRO) opened the gateway between Union Territories of
Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir - the Zoji La Pass - for traffic on Srinagar-Kargil-Leh road at 11,650
feet on March 19, 2022, setting up an all-time record of the pass being opened after just 73 days of
its closure this year.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the 2nd India-Australia Virtual
Summit was held between the PM of Narendra Modi and Australian PM Scott John
Morrison?
A) Khanij Bidesh India Ltd, India and Critical Minerals Facilitation Office (CMFO), Australia
was signed an MoU to establish a framework for joint investments in Australian projects.
B) MoU between Prasar Bharati, India & Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), Australia
signed for cooperation, co-production and joint broadcasting of programmes.
C) Matching funds as Australia of the amount of AUD 10 million for Pacific Island Countries
under Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS) and International Solar Alliance
(ISA).
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:
Khanij Bidesh India Ltd, India and Critical Minerals Facilitation Office (CMFO), Australia was
signed an MoU to establish a framework for joint investments in Australian projects.
i. MoU between Prasar Bharati, India & Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), Australia signed for
cooperation, co-production and joint broadcasting of programmes.
ii. Matching funds as Australia of the amount of AUD 10 million for Pacific Island Countries under
Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS) and International Solar Alliance (ISA).
2. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the recent (in March’22)
military acquisitions by the ministry of defence?
1) The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital
acquisition proposals of armed forces worth INR 8,357 crore.
2) The approved proposals include procurement of night sight (image intensifier), light vehicles
GS 4X4, air defence fire control radar (light) and GSAT-7B satellite.
3) The simplified iDEX Procurement has been introduced and AoN to procurement timelines have
been reduced from 5 years to 2 months.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital
acquisition proposals of armed forces worth INR 8,357 crore.
i. The approved proposals include procurement of night sight (image intensifier), light vehicles GS
4X4, air defence fire control radar (light) and GSAT-7B satellite.
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ii. The simplified iDEX Procurement has been introduced and AoN to procurement timelines have
been reduced from 2+ years to 5 months.
3. In March 2022, ______ became the First State to go Paperless assembly proceeding under
National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).
2) Nagaland
3) Manipur
4) Mizoram
5) Assam
Answer- 2) Nagaland
Explanation:
The North Eastern state of Nagaland became the first legislative state assembly in India to
implement paperless proceedings under National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).
i. The NeVA initiative encourages paperless operations and reflects the government’s commitment
towards Ashta Lakshmi.
About National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA):
i. National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) Is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme by Ministry of
Parliamentary Affairs with the funding ratio of 90 : 10 by Centre and State respectively
ii. NeVA is a neutral, member-centric application deployed on NIC Cloud, MeghRaj which is also
called as “GI Cloud”.
4. Which state’s police recently (in March’22) conducted a joint exercise “Suraksha Kavach
2” with the Indian Army?
1) Jharkhand
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Maharashtra
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Indian Army’s “Agnibaaz Division” organised a joint exercise “Suraksha Kavach 2” with
Maharashtra Police at Lullanagar, Pune. The exercise aimed to counter any terrorist actions in
Pune.
i. The exercise involved participation of Counter Terrorism Task Force (CTTF) of Indian Army,
Anti-Terrorism Squad of Maharashtra Police along with Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs), Dog
Squads and Bomb Disposal Teams of both agencies.
ii. The simulated exercise took place at the scenario of terrorists in a populated area and was
performed at the under construction site at Lullanagar.
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5. As per the 12th Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) by the National Statistical Office
(NSO), Unemployment Rate for persons of age 15 years & above in urban areas declined to
______ in July-September (Q2) 2021 from 13.2% in Q2-2020.
1) 7.9%
2) 9.8%
3) 8.2%
4) 11.5%
5) 10.6%
Answer- 2) 9.8%
Explanation:
In accordance with the 12th Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) by the National Statistical
Office (NSO), Unemployment Rate (UR) for persons of age 15 years and above in urban areas
dipped to 9.8% in July-September (Q2) 2021 from 13.2% in Q2-2020. It was 12.6% in April-June
2021.
UR is defined as the percentage of unemployed persons in the labour force.
i. UR among females also declined to 11.6% in July-September 2021 from 15.8% a year ago. It was
14.3% in April-June 2021 and among males, the UR also declined to 9.3% in July-September 2021
compared to 12.6% a year ago. It was 12.2% in April-June 2021.
6. Which ministry recently (in March’22) launched the BRICS Vaccine Research &
Development (R&D) Center and Workshop on Vaccine Cooperation?
1) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
3) Ministry of External Affairs
5) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer- 4) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation:
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, launched the BRICS
Vaccine Research & Development (R&D) Center and Workshop on Vaccine Cooperation through a
video-conference in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. India plans to offer its robust vaccine manufacturing industry for developing vaccines for BRICS
(Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) countries and also the world.
ii. India supplies vaccines to more than 150 countries and is home to one of the world’s largest
vaccine manufacturing industries. It also fulfils 65-70% vaccine requirements of the World Health
Organization (WHO).
7. In March 2022, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government finally started a Geographical
Indication (GI) registry for the hand-knotted Kashmiri carpet with a quick response (QR)
code.
In which year the GI Registry granted the GI tag to Kashmiri carpets?
1) 2016
2) 2017
3) 2015
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4) 2019
5) 2021
Answer- 1) 2016
Explanation:
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government has finally started a Geographical Indication (GI)
registry for the hand-knotted Kashmiri carpet with a quick response (QR) code which will
certify the genuineness of hand-knotted carpets with info on the manufacturer, weaver, raw
material.
i. The GI Registry of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT),
Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), granted the GI tag to Kashmiri carpets in June 2016.
8. The 3rd Edition of Exercise Dustlik, a joint training exercise between the armies of India
and which country?
1) France
2) Kyrgyzstan
3) Russia
4) Germany
5) Uzbekistan
Answer- 5) Uzbekistan
Explanation:
The 3rd Edition of Exercise Dustlik (Ex-Dustlik), a joint training exercise between the armies of
India and Uzbekistan is being conducted at Yangiarik, Uzbekistan from 22 to 31 March 2022.
i. Ex-Dustlik focus on Counter-Terrorism operations in semi-urban terrain under a United
Nations(UN) Mandate.
About Ex-Dustlik: To enhance understanding, cooperation and interoperability between two
armies (India and Uzbekistan).
9. Which of the following is correct with respect to the 2021 World Air Quality Report?
1) The World Air Quality Report 2021 was released by the Swiss organization IQAir.
2) National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, India, is the most polluted capital in the world for the
fourth consecutive year in 2021 followed by Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
3) India was placed 3rd in the Most Polluted countries in the word whereas Afghanistan was
placed in 1st in the list.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
The World Air Quality Report 2021 was released by the Swiss organization IQAir.
i. National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, India, is the most polluted capital in the world for the
fourth consecutive year in 2021 followed by Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
ii. India was placed 5th in the Most Polluted countries in the word whereas Bangladesh was
placed in 1st followed by Chad and Pakistan.
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BANKING AND FINANCE
10. Name the card service company that recently (in March ’22) launched the International
Gourmet Card along with Nature’s Basket.
1) Visa
2) Mastercard
3) SBI Card
4) ICICI Card
5) HDFC Card
Answer- 3) SBI Card
Explanation:
SBI Card, India’s pure-play credit card issuer and second largest credit card provider, has teamed
up with Nature’s Basket, India’s premier multi-channel gourmet retailer, to launch the ‘Nature’s
Basket SBI Card’, a first-of-its-kind credit card.
i. The card is to be introduced in two variants: ‘Nature’s Basket SBI Card’ and ‘Nature’s Basket SBI
Card Elite’ and will be available from the first fortnight of April 2022.
About SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited:
Managing Director & CEO – Rama Mohan Rao Amara
Establishment – 1998
Headquarters – Gurugram, Haryana
11. In March’22, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lifted all the restrictions placed on _________
under its Digital 2.0 programme.
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) YES Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 4) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lifted all the restrictions placed on HDFC Bank regarding its
business-generating activities under the HDFC Bank’s Digital 2.0 programme.
i. In September 2021, RBI had lifted restrictions on HDFC Bank on issuing new credit cards.
12. Which company recently (in March’22) signed an agreement with SpaceX to resume the
launch of satellites, which were struck due to Russia-Ukraine conflicts?
1) OneWeb
2) Telesat
3) Blue Origin
4) Viasat
5) Eutelsat
Answer- 1) OneWeb
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Explanation:
OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company of Bharti Enterprises and
Other investors signed an agreement with SpaceX to resume the launch of satellites.
i. The first launch with SpaceX is expected in 2022 and will add to OneWeb’s total in-orbit
constellation that is currently at 428 satellites, or 66% of the fleet.
ii. The deal with SpaceX will allow OneWeb to complete its remaining satellite launches from
Texas, United States (US), which were struck due to Russia-Ukraine conflicts.
13. In March’22, India’s merchandise exports sector of India touched New Peak of _________
in FY22.
1) $300 billion
2) $100 billion
3) $400 billion
4) $200 billion
5) $500 billion
Answer- 3) $400 billion
Explanation:
The merchandise exports sector of India successfully met the $400 billion target which was set
for 2021-22 (FY22), nine days ahead of schedule, which translated into a 37% increase over
exports worth $292 billion in FY21.
i. The highest merchandise export of $330 billion was achieved in FY19. It witnessed the
fluctuations between $250 billion and $330 billion a year since FY11.
ii. The services exports are also estimated to exceed the target of $250 billion and the target for
Services exports was to achieve $206 billion in FY21 and $225 billion for FY22.
14. Who was recently (in March’22) awarded with ‘Sports Icon’ award at the Maldives
Sports Awards 2022 by the Government of Maldives?
1) Hardik Pandya
2) Suresh Raina
3) Ravindra Jadeja
4) MS Dhoni
5) Virat Kohli
Answer- 2) Suresh Raina
Explanation:
Former Indian International cricket player Suresh Raina was awarded with ‘Sports Icon’ award
at the Maldives Sports Awards 2022 by Government of Maldives. He was nominated alongside 16
international sportspersons.
The President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih chaired the event along with Sports Ministers,
world-renowned athletes and Maldivian athletes.
Career record- Suresh Raina is the first Indian player to score 6000 as well as 8000 runs in a T20
career and the first-ever cricketer to reach 5,000 runs in IPL. He also holds the record for scoring
the most fifties in Champions League T20 history.
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15. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the 2022 Sportstar Aces
Awards held in Mumbai, Maharashtra?
A) Indian Olympian Neeraj Chopra was awarded the Sportstar of the Year (Male) award &
Mirabai Chanu was honoured with the Sportstar of the Year (Female) award at the event.
B) Lovlina Borgohain, who won the bronze medal(Boxing) at the Tokyo 2020, has been
awarded Sportswoman Of The Year (Individual Sports).
C) Indian Men’s Hockey won the Team National Team Of The Year and Ravichandran
Ashwin won the Sportsman Of The Year (Cricket) award.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Indian Olympian Neeraj Chopra was awarded the Sportstar of the Year (Male) award & Mirabai
Chanu was honoured with the Sportstar of the Year (Female) award at the event.
i. Mirabai Chanu along with Lovlina Borgohain, who won the bronze medal(Boxing) at the Tokyo
2020, has been awarded Sportswoman Of The Year (Individual Sports).
ii. Indian Men’s Hockey won the Team National Team Of The Year and Ravichandran Ashwin won
the Sportsman Of The Year (Cricket) award.
16. Who recently (in March’22) became the new President of Turkmenistan?
1) Serdar Berdimuhamedow
2) Saparmurat Niyazov
3) Han Ahmedow
4) Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow
5) Chary Karriyev
Answer- 1) Serdar Berdimuhamedow
Explanation:
Serdar Berdimuhamedow was sworn in as the new President of Turkmenistan by securing
nearly 72.97% of the votes and taking the oath of office at a ceremony at Rukhiyet Palace in the
capital, Ashgabat.
i. He took over from his father, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, the outgoing President, who was
re-elected with almost 97% of the votes in 2017. He will continue to lead the country’s upper
house of Parliament.
ii. Previously, he served as Minister of Industry and Construction Operations, deputy Governor of
the Central Ahal Region, and Deputy Foreign Minister.
About Turkmenistan:
Capital – Ashgabat
Currency – Manat
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17. Who was recently (in March’22) reappointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for 5 years?
1) Aarthi Subramanian
2) Pradeep Kumar Khosla
3) Rajesh Gopinathan
4) Cyrus Mistry
5) Ganapathy Subramaniam
Answer- 3) Rajesh Gopinathan
Explanation:
Rajesh Gopinathan has been reappointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in information technology (IT)
services and a subsidiary of the Tata Group, for 5 years, from 21st February 2022 to 20th
February 2027.
18. In March 2022, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank acquired a
________ stake each in Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
1) 9.65%
2) 5.60%
3) 7.84%
4) 8.00%
5) 6.59%
Answer- 3) 7.84%
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI), Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank have invested Rs 10 crore each
and acquired 7.84% stake each in Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an open-source
e-commerce platform engaged in creating an open public digital infrastructure.
About ONDC:
i. ONDC, incorporated on 30th December 2021, is an initiative of the Department for Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry(MoCI).
ii. It is a globally first-of-its-kind initiative that aims to democratise Digital Commerce, moving it
from a platform-centric model to an open network
iii. As UPI is to the digital payment domain, ONDC is to e-commerce in India.
SPORTS
19. Ashleigh Barty, a professional tennis player, recently(in March’22) announced her
retirement from tennis. She belongs to which country?
1) Germany
2) Belgium
3) Russia
4) US
5) Australia
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Answer- 5) Australia
Explanation:
Australian professional Tennis player and Cricketer Ashleigh Barty, announced her retirement
from tennis at the age of 25.
i. Ash Barty was the one who won singles major championships on three different surfaces — on
clay at the 2019 French Open, on grass at Wimbledon 2021and on the hard courts of Melbourne
Park in 2022.
ii. Barty was the only other woman who has walked away from the sport while atop the Women’s
Tennis Association (WTA) rankings: Justine Henin was No. 1 when she retired in May 2008. Barty
has won 3 grand slams.
20. Pramod Bhagat has won _____ silver & 1 Bronze medal in the Level 1 Iberdrola Spanish
Para-Badminton International 2022 held in Cartagena, Spain.
1) 5
2) 1
3) 2
4) 4
5) 3
Answer- 3) 2
Explanation:
Indian Paralympian Pramod Bhagat (World’s No 1 in SL3 category) has won 2 silvers in Men’s
Singles SL3 and Men’s Doubles SL3-SL4 with Manoj Sarkar and 1 bronze in Mixed Doubles SL3-
SU5 with Palak Kohli at the Level 1 Iberdrola Spanish Para-Badminton International 2022 held in
Cartagena, Spain from 9th to 13th March 2022.
i. Indian Para shuttlers have won a total of 21 medals (6 Gold, 7 Silver, & 8 Bronze) at the Level 1
Iberdrola Spanish Para-Badminton International 2022 and the Indian team has won a total of 34
medals (11 Gold, 7 Silver, & 16 Bronze) at the Level 2 Spanish Para-Badminton International
2022, held from 1st to 6th March 2022 in Vitoria, Spain.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
21. Who co-authored the book, “The Little Book of Joy ” along with Archbishop Desmond
Tutu?
1) Nadia Murad
2) Dalai Lama
3) Abiy Ahmed
4) Denis Mukwege
5) Maria Ressa
Answer- 2) Dalai Lama
Explanation:
A picture book edition co-authored by Nobel Peace Prize winners Dalai Lama (14th Dalai
Lama(Tenzin Gyatso)) & Archbishop Desmond Tutu, titled “The Little Book of Joy” will be
released in September 2022. It will be published by Random House Children’s Book.
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i. In 2016, they also co-authored the book titled “The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing
World”.
IMPORTANT DAYS
22. What is the theme of World Meteorological Day 2022 that was observed across the
globe by the United Nations on 23rd March 2022?
1) Climate and Water
2) The Sun, the Earth and the Weather
3) Weather-ready, climate-smart
4) Early Warning and Early Action
5) Understanding clouds
Answer- 4) Early Warning and Early Action
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Meteorological Day is annually observed across the globe on
23rd March to create awareness about the environmental condition of our planet.
i. World Meteorological Day is an initiative of the World Meteorological Organization(WMO), a
specialised agency of the UN.
ii. The theme of World Meteorological Day 2022 is “Early Warning and Early Action”.
STATE NEWS
23. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Chhattisgarh budget
presented in March 2022?
A) The CM of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel presented the budget of Rs 1,12,603 crore for
the Financial Year (FY) 2022-23.
B) Under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojana the government
will provide an assistance of Rs 7000 per year to the landless agricultural labourers.
C) The state government replaced the National Pension System (NPS) with the old pension
scheme.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A
3) Only B
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Chief Minister (CM) of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel presented the budget of Rs 1,12,603
crore for the Financial Year (FY) 2022-23.
i. Under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojana the government will
provide an assistance of Rs 7000 per year to the landless agricultural labourers which is more
than the Centre’s Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, tribals such as Manjhi, Baiga, Gunia and Pujari
benefitted from the scheme.
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ii. The state government replaced the National Pension System (NPS) with the old pension
scheme.
CA STATIC GK
24. In which year the Battle of Chausa took place between Humayun and Sher Shah Suri?
1) 1526
2) 1528
3) 1539
4) 1556
5) 1540
Answer- 3) 1539
Explanation:
The battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and Sher Shah Suri in 1539. The Mughal
forces under Humayun were handed a crushing defeat by Sher Shah. Humayun narrowly escaped
with his life.
Note- Humayun was the eldest son of Babur real name Nasir-ud-Din Muhammad was the second
emperor of the Mughal Empire.
25. Who is the first Indian Governor-General of independent India?

1) C. Rajagopalachari
2) Sarojini Naidu
3) Rajendra Prasad
4) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
5) Annie Besant
Answer- 1) C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation:
The first Indian Governor-General of independent India was named C. Rajagopalachari.
Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, popularly known as Rajaji, was India's first Indian Governor-
General.
Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-General of India, as India soon became a Republic in 1950.
26. What is the minimum age to become a member of Lok Sabha?

1) 25 years
2) 18 years
3) 30 years
4) 40 years
5) 25 years
Answer- 1) 25 years
Explanation:
As per article 84 of the constitution, a person is qualified to be a member of parliament provided
he/she is a citizen of India has completed 25 years in case of Lok Sabha and 30 years of age in
case of Rajya Sabha 35 years incase of President of India.
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27. Which ministry launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)?

3) Ministry of Education
4) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
5) Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer- 4) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Explanation:
About National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA):
i. National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) Is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme by Ministry of
Parliamentary Affairs with the funding ratio of 90 : 10 by Centre and State respectively
ii. NeVA is a neutral, member-centric application deployed on NIC Cloud, MeghRaj which is also
called as “GI Cloud”.
iii. This application is spearheading the principle of ‘One Nation- One Application’ with the
objective of ‘Cloud First and Mobile First to serve Members’.
28. In which field Gurmeet Bawa received the Padma Bhushan award in 2022?
2) Art
3) Public Affairs
5) Civil Service
Answer- 2) Art
Explanation:
Gurmeet Bawa received the 2022 Padma Bhushan award in the Art field.
Bawa, who is popularly known as 'Lambi hek di malika' (the queen of singing in an extended
breath). For her contribution to Punjabi folk music, Gurmeet Bawa was conferred with the state
award by the Punjab government in 1991, Sangeet Puraskar by the Punjab Natak Akademi, the
national Devi Ahilya Award by the Madhya Pradesh government in 2002 and the Shiromani
Gayika Award by the Punjabi language department in 2008.
29. According to census 2011, which state has highest sex ratio?
1) Kerala
2) Maharashtra
3) Punjab
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Haryana
Answer- 1) Kerala
Explanation:
• Highest sex ratio in state- Kerala
• Lowest sex ratio in state- Haryana
• Highest sex ratio in UT- Pondicherry
• Lowest sex ratio in UT- Daman and Diu
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30. What is the capital of Turkmenistan?

1) Ashgabat
2) Baku
3) Bishkek
4) Dushanbe
5) Tashkent
Answer- 1) Ashgabat
Explanation:
About Turkmenistan:
Capital – Ashgabat
Currency – Manat


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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the cabinet approval in March
2022?
A) The Cabinet approved the extension of applicability of the New Investment Policy (NIP)-
2012 for three upcoming units of Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd (HURL) at Gorakhpur,
Sindri and Barauni.
B) The CCEA also approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of raw jute by
Rs 450 to Rs 7,949 per quintal for the 2022-23 season.
C) The Cabinet gave its nod to the Bill for ‘Delhi Municipal Corporation Amendment Act
2022’ to merge 3 municipal corporations in Delhi into a single unified Municipal
Corporation of Delhi.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 5) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Cabinet approved the extension of applicability of the New Investment Policy (NIP)-2012 for
three upcoming units of Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd (HURL) at Gorakhpur, Sindri and
Barauni.
i. The CCEA also approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of raw jute by Rs 250
to Rs 4,750 per quintal for the 2022-23 season to ensure a return of 60.53% over all India
weighted average cost of production.
ii. The Cabinet gave its nod to the Bill for ‘Delhi Municipal Corporation Amendment Act 2022’
to merge 3 municipal corporations in Delhi into a single unified Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
2. In March 2022, _________ became the 1st state to implement a dynamic map for villages to
track land ownership.
1) Karnataka
2) West Bengal
3) Jharkhand
4) Bihar
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Bihar
Explanation:
Bihar as a part of its land reforms initiative, has introduced the concept of dynamic map for
villages, which will get updated every time land ownership changes hands. The move is mainly
aimed to curb the legal disputes regarding land.
i. According to the Bihar government,the state has seen almost 37,000 cases of some land dispute
since February 2021.
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ii. The initiative is also in line with the mandate of Bihar Land Mutation Amendment Bill, 2021
which makes mutation of maps mandatory.
About Bihar
Governor: Phagu Chauhan
Capital: Patna
Chief minister: Nitish Kumar
BANKING AND FINANCE
3. Which payments bank recently (in March’22) signed an agreement with ICICI Lombard
General Insurance Company to provide smartphone insurance?
1) India Post Payments Bank
2) Airtel Payments Bank
3) Paytm Payments Bank
4) Jio Payments Bank
5) Fino Payments Bank
Answer-2) Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank signed an agreement with ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company
(ICICI Lombard) to provide smartphone insurance that offers financial protection against
damages. It will boost the mobile insurance industry in India.
i. Under the agreement, the mobile insurance amount equal to the purchase price of the
smartphones will be provided. The smartphone price under the range of Rs 10,000 to Rs 1,00,000
will be considered.
ii. The customers have to pay a monthly premium of Rs 1,299 through the Airtel Thanks App and
they will get the insurance on their own within 10 days of making the purchase.
4. Name the bank that recently (in March’22) collaborated with Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
to launch a co-branded credit card.
1) IndusInd Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) Yes Bank
Answer- 2) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank has teamed up with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), an Indian Premier League (IPL)
franchise, to develop a co-branded credit card called the "Chennai Super Kings ICICI Bank
Credit Card”, which is designed with a range of exclusive privileges for millions of cricket fans of
the iconic team and distinct banking benefits from ICICI Bank.
i. Customers can apply for the ‘Chennai Super Kings ICICI Bank Credit Card’ by sending an SMS
‘KING’ to 5676766.
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About Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

A cricket franchise in India run by Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited.
CEO – K. S. Viswanathan
Founded - 2008
Parent Organization – India Cements
5. Which banks' Securities recently (in March’22) signed an agreement with EbixCash
Limited to provide end-to-end trading services to customers through an integrated
business model?
1) IDBI
2) YES
3) ICICI
4) Axis
5) HDFC
Answer- 4) Axis
Explanation:
EbixCash Limited, a technology-based provider of digital products and services in the B2C
(Business to Consumer), B2B (Business to Business) and financial technology arenas, announced
a strategic agreement with Axis Securities, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Axis Bank.
i. The partnership will provide end-to-end trading services to customers of EbixCash through an
integrated business model.
ii. With this tie-up, EbixCash customers will have access to the seamless online platform of Axis
Securities and favors them to buy and sell stocks and other investment products.
About EbixCash Limited:
A leading financial services provider in India.
Chairman - Robin Raina
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
6. Which bank has recently (in March’22) announced a dedicated app "Autofirst'' for an
auto loan and is also working on a smarthub Vyapar programme for merchants?
1) Axis Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) YES Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 2) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has announced a dedicated app for small, family-owned, or independent businesses
(mom-and-pop stores) to push merchant loans.
i. The bank also has the application “AutoFirst” in the pipeline, which exclusively offers fully
automated auto loans.
ii. It is also working on the SmartHub Vyapar programme for merchants and it is an application
that combines all payment platforms such as cards, UPI, QR code, tap pay, and SMS-based
payments.
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7. As per the OECD’s ‘Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India (as of March
2022) retained India’s real GDP at _______ in FY24.
1) 9.2%
2) 7.2%
3) 8.1%
4) 5.5%
5) 6.9%
Answer- 4) 5.5%
Explanation:
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in its ‘Economic Outlook
for Southeast Asia, China and India (Volume 2022 Issue I)‘ retained India’s real Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) at 5.5% in FY24, lower than 8.1% in 2022-23.
About Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD):
Secretary General– Mathias Cormann
Headquarters– Paris, France
8. Name the company that recently (in March’22) signed a cooperation agreement with
Omnispace to provide 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) satellite services.
1) Aeron Systems Private Ltd
2) Delta Communications Ltd
3) Gemini Communication Ltd
4) Nelco Ltd
5) Sagar Technology Private Ltd
Answer- 4) Nelco Ltd
Explanation:
Omnispace, a pioneer in global communications services (based in United States) and Nelco
Limited, a TATA Group company & a leading satellite communication (Satcom) service provider
in India have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to enable and distribute 5G non-terrestrial
network (NTN), direct-to-device satellite services.
i. Through this agreement, Omnispace emerged as the fifth Satcom operator actively waiting for
the Indian market to provide satellite-based broadband connectivity.
ii. The four operators who already have an interest in the Indian market are: Elon Musk’s Star
Link, Canadian Telesat, Bharti-backed OneWeb, and Jio’s partnership with SES.
9. Who recently (in March’22) became the 11th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand?
1) Pushkar Singh Dhami
2) Harish Rawat
3) Tirath Singh Rawat
4) Vijay Bahuguna
5) N. D. Tiwari
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Answer- 1) Pushkar Singh Dhami

Explanation:
Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and son of an ex-serviceman took
oath as 11th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand for his second consecutive term in Dehradun's
Parade Ground administered by the Governor Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh. Along with him, eight
cabinet ministers were also administered the oath.
i. Pushkar Singh Dhami became the 11th chief minister of the hill state at the young age of 46
years belonging to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
ii. He has to get re-elected from any of the constituencies of Uttarakhand within a period of six
months post which he ceases to be a Minister (Article 164(4) of Indian Constitution).
About Uttarakhand
Governor - Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh
Chief Minister - Pushkar Singh Dhami
Legislative Assembly strength - 70 members
10. In March 2022, Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves Acquisition of

Shareholding of ________ by BXG Xenon HoldCo Ltd.
1) BusyBees Logistics Solutions Pvt Ltd
2) Allcargo Logistics Ltd
3) Blue Dart Express Ltd
4) Aegis Logistics Ltd
5) Mahindra Logistics Ltd
Answer- 1) BusyBees Logistics Solutions Pvt Ltd
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has proposed combination envisages the acquisition
of certain equity shareholding on a fully diluted basis in BusyBees Logistics Solutions Private
Limited (Target), which operates in India under the brand name ‘Xpressbees’ by BXG Xenon
HoldCo Ltd (Acquirer).
About BXG Xenon HoldCo Ltd:
BXG Xenon HoldCo Ltd, controlled by funds advised and /or managed by affiliates of Blackstone
Inc is a newly incorporated entity and at present does not have any business operations, in India
or worldwide.
11. In March 2022, CCI approved the acquisition of ________ % in Xpressbees by TPG SF.
1) 3%
2) 6%
3) 4%
4) 7%
5) 5%
Answer- 4) 7%
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Explanation:
CCI has also approved the acquisition proposed by TPG Growth V SF Markets Pte Ltd (TPG SF) to
acquire around 7% shareholding (on a fully diluted basis) of Busybees Logistics Solutions Private
Limited, which operates in India under the brand name ‘Xpressbees’
i. TPG SF is majority-owned and controlled by certain affiliates of TPG, Inc. the ultimate holding
company of the TPG group, a global, diversified investment firm.
ii. The proposed transaction is notifiable under Section 5(a)(i)(A) of the Competition Act, 2002.
12. In March 2022, RBI Gives Approval to SBI Group of Entities to Pick Up 9.99% stake in
which Bank for 1 Year?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) Yes Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved SBIFML (State Bank of India Mutual Fund
Limited)/SBI Mutual Fund, along with other SBI group companies, to acquire up to 9.99% equity
capital in the ICICI Bank. The approval to SBI Mutual Fund is valid for a period of one year that is
up to 22 March, 2023.
i. RBI instructed SBIFML to ensure that the SBI groups shareholding remains below 10% at all
times. The approval is subject to compliance with the provisions of Banking Regulation Act 1949.
About Reserve Bank of India (RBI):
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
Founded- 1 April 1935
Governor- Shaktikanta Das
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
13. In which place India recently (in March’22) test fired a surface-to-surface ‘BrahMos’
supersonic cruise missile extended range?
1) Karnataka
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Andaman and Nicobar Island
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Answer- 3) Andaman and Nicobar Island
Explanation:
India successfully test fired a surface-to-surface ‘BrahMos’ supersonic cruise missile extended
range from Andaman and Nicobar Island. This 290 Km Missile range has a top speed of Mach 2.8
nearly three times the speed of sound and missile range will be extended.
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About BrahMos Aerospace

Chief Executive officer and Managing Director - Atul Dinkar Rane
Headquarters - New Delhi
OBITUARY
14. Ramesh Chandra Lahoti recently (in March’22) passed away. He is the Former ___________
of India.
1) Chief of the Air Staff
2) Chief of the Naval Staff
3) Chief of the Army Staff
4) Governor
5) Chief Justice of India
Answer- 5) Chief Justice of India
Explanation:
Former Chief Justice of India (CJI), Ramesh Chandra Lahoti (35th CJI) passed away at the age of
81 years in New Delhi.
i. He was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court in 1988 and later
became a permanent judge in 1989.
ii. He was appointed as the 35th CJI on 1st June 2004 & retired on 1st November, 2005.
iii. He was a former independent director on the Board of directors of the Press Trust of India.
IMPORTANT DAYS
15. What is the theme of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2022 that was observed across the
globe on 24th March 2022?
1) The Clock is Ticking
2) It's Time
3) Wanted: Leaders for a TB-free world
4) Unite to end TB
5) Invest to End TB. Save Lives
Answer- 5) Invest to End TB. Save Lives
Explanation:
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is annually observed across the globe on 24th March to create
awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and highlight the health, social and
economic consequences of TB.
i. The theme of World TB Day 2022 is “Invest to End TB. Save Lives”.
ii. According to the report issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW),
Himachal Pradesh has secured the top rank, for the 2nd consecutive year, in the National
Tuberculosis(TB) Elimination Programme among the states having a population of more than 50
lakh.
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16. International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations
and for the Dignity of Victims 2022 was observed across the globe by the United Nations on
__________.
1) 24th March 2022
2) 23rd March 2022
3) 21st March 2022
4) 22nd March 2022
5) 25th March 2022
Answer- 1) 24th March 2022
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human
Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is annually observed across the globe on 24th
March to pay tribute to the memory of Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero, who was murdered on
24 March 1980 after denouncing violations of the human rights of the most vulnerable individuals
in El Salvador.
i. The day was first observed on 24th March 2011.
STATE NEWS
17. Which state’s tourism department recently (in March’22) launched ‘Maya’, a 24×7
working WhatsApp chatbot to provide information & updates related to the tourism
ecosystem?
1) Maharashtra
2) Kerala
3) Gujarat
4) Karnataka
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 2) Kerala
Explanation:
The Tourism Minister of Kerala, P A Mohamed Riyas launched ‘Maya’, a 24×7 working WhatsApp
chatbot to provide information and updates related to the tourism ecosystem in Kerala.
i. It will assist tourists to also know about experience-oriented locations, important spots,
historical places, eco-tourism, arts and culture hubs, festivals, local food, visa information, Covid-
19 protocol, weather update, etc.
ii. To enable the chatbot, tourists have to send a ‘Hi’ to the WhatsApp no: 7510512345 or by
scanning the QR code to access the service.
18. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Nagaland budget
presented in March 2022?
A) The CM of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio, who also holds the Finance portfolio of Nagaland has
presented the deficit budget of Rs 2212.74 crore for the FY 2022-23.
B) Nagaland government will provide health coverage upto Rs 5 lakh per annum per family
of the state irrespective of their income under Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme.
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C) A proposal for a 21 MW hydro power project at Hakchang village in Tuensang district

and a 27 MW thermal power project at Tuli.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
The CM of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio, who also holds the Finance portfolio of Nagaland has presented
the deficit budget of Rs 2212.74 crore for the FY 2022-23.
i. Nagaland government will provide health coverage upto Rs 5 lakh per annum per family of the
state irrespective of their income under Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme.
ii. A proposal for a 21-megawatt (MW) hydro power project at Hakchang village in Tuensang
district and a 27-megawatt (MW thermal power project at Tuli.
CA STATIC GK
19. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Open Network for Digital
Commerce (ONDC)?
1) ONDC was incorporated in 2021 by the Department of Science and Technology under the
Ministry of Science and Technology.
2) It aims to democratise Digital Commerce, moving it from a platform-centric model to an open
network.
3) ONDC is to e-commerce in India and it will be compliant with the Information Technology Act,
2000.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
About Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC):
i. ONDC, incorporated on 30th December 2021, is an initiative of the Department for Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry(MoCI).
ii. It is a globally first-of-its-kind initiative that aims to democratise Digital Commerce, moving it
from a platform-centric model to an open network
iii. As UPI is to the digital payment domain, ONDC is to e-commerce in India.
• ONDC will be compliant with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and designed for
compliance with the emerging Personal Data Protection Bill.
20. Where is the Headquarters of the World Meteorological Organization(WMO)?

1) Geneva, Switzerland
2) Rome, Italy
3) London, United Kingdom
4) Vienna, Austria
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5) Paris, France
Answer- 1) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
About World Meteorological Organization(WMO):
President– Gerhard Adrian
Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland
21. In which year the “Battle of Ghaghra” took place between Babur and Sultan Nusrat
Shah?
1) 1526
2) 1528
3) 1529
4) 1556
5) 1540
Answer- 3) 1529
Explanation:
The Battle of Ghaghra, fought in 1529, was a major battle for the conquest of India by the Mughal
Empire. It was fought between Mughal forces under Babur against the Sultanate of Bengal under
Sultan Nusrat Shah. However, Babur won the Battle of Ghaghra.
Note- The Battle of Ghaghra was Babur’s last Battle in India and occurred in 1529.
22. In which year Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa on request
by Gopal Krishna Gokhale?
1) 1917
2) 1915
3) 1912
4) 1914
5) 1919
Answer- 2) 1915
Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa on 9 January 1915. After arriving in India,
Mahatma Gandhi successfully organized Satyagraha Movements in various places. Gandhi
returned to India from South Africa in 1915 at the request of Gopal Krishna Gokhale; he wanted
Gandhiji to come to India and know the situation of India under British Rule.
Movements Started by Gandhiji in India:
• Champaran Satyagraha of 1917
• Kheda Satyagraha of 1918
• Khilafat Movement Post World War I
• Non-Co-operation Movement
• Civil Disobedience Movement
• Negotiations over Round Table Conferences
• Gandhi Irwin Pact
• Quit India Movement
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23. In which field Kalyan Singh received the Padma Vibhushan award in 2022?
1) Public Affairs
2) Art
5) Civil Service
Answer- 1) Public Affairs
Explanation:
Padma Vibhushan (4):
S.no Name Field
1 Kalyan Singh (Posthumous) Public Affairs
2 Prabha Atre Art
3 General Bipin Rawat (Posthumous) Civil Service
4 Radheyshyam Khemka (Posthumous) Literature and Education
24. According to census 2011, which UT has the highest literacy rate?
1) Pondicherry
2) Chandigarh
3) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
4) Delhi
5) Lakshadweep
Answer- 5) Lakshadweep
Explanation:
• Highest Literacy Rate in State- Kerala (94%)
• Lowest Literacy Rate in State- Bihar (61.8%)
• Highest Literacy Rate in UT- Lakshadweep (91%)
• Lowest Literacy Rate in UT- Dadra and Nagar Haveli (76.24%)
25. Match the following Fundamental Rights of India with their Article in the Indian
Constitution:
i. Right to Equality a. Article 21 A
Ii. Rights to Freedom of Speech b. Article 19
iii. Right to Constitutional Remedies c. Article 32
iv. Rights to Education d. Article 14
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
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Explanation:
• Right to Equality- Article 14
• Rights to Freedom of Speech- Article 19
• Right to Constitutional Remedies- Article 32
• Rights to Education- Article 21 A
26. In which place the Bhairon Jhanki festival was celebrated in March 2022?
1) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
2) Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
3) Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh
4) Patna, Bihar
5) Garhwa, Jharkhand
Answer- 2) Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
The historic Bhairon Jhanki festival is being celebrated in the Rajouri district of Jammu and
Kashmir.
i. As a part of this festival, 'Jhankis' of Bhairon Baba are taken out a week before Holi. A person
plays the role of Bhairon Baba as a part of 'Jhanki'. The festival lasts for eight days.
27. Which mineral company in India has recently (in March’22) produced 40 million
tonnes of iron ore in the FY 2021-22?
1) National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd
2) Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd
3) Bharat Aluminum Company Ltd
4) National Aluminum Company Ltd
5) Hindustan Copper Ltd
Answer- 1) National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd
Explanation:
National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd (NMDC) has produced 40 million tonnes of iron
ore in the financial year 2021-22.
NMDC is the first mineral company to cross the 40 million tonne milestone in a year.
28. Where is Sasthamkotta Lake located?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Telangana
3) Kerala
4) Karnataka
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 3) Kerala
Explanation:
About Kerala:
Chief Minister- Pinarayi Vijayan
Airport- Kannur International Airport, Calicut International Airport
Ramsar Sites – Vembanad-Kol Wetland, Sasthamkotta Lake
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29. Who is the current (as of Jan’22) Managing Director & CEO of Airtel Payment Bank?
1) Anubrata Biswas
2) Satish Kumar Gupta
3) J. Venkataramu
4) Harikrishnan
5) Rishi Gupta
Answer- 1) Anubrata Biswas
Explanation:
About Airtel Payments Bank:
Managing Director & CEO-Anubrata Biswas
Headquarters- New Delhi, Delhi
30. Who administers the oath of office to the Governor of a State as per the Article 159 of
the Indian Constitution?
1) President of India
2) Chief Minister of the State
3) Prime Minister of India
4) Chief Justice of High Court
5) Chief Justice of India
Answer- 4) Chief Justice of High Court
Explanation:
As per Article 159 of the Indian Constitution, Chief Justice of the High Court administers the oath
of office to the Governor of a State.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which Organisation recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with the Tata Steel & also
signed an LoI with BASF Chemicals India for Scientific Cooperation & Partnerships?
1) Indo-German Science and Technology Centre
2) International Science and Technology Center
3) Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research
4) Industrial Research Institute
5) Central Agricultural Research Institute
Answer- 1) Indo-German Science and Technology Centre
Explanation:
Indo-German Science and Technology Centre (IGSTC) signed an MoU and Letter of Intent (LoI)
with Tata Steel Ltd and Mumbai (Maharashtra)-based BASF Chemicals India Pvt Ltd (BASF),
respectively.
i. IGSTC has been established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt of India,
and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
IGSTC’s MoU with Tata Steel Ltd:
Under this MoU, there will be a joint collaborative Research & Innovation (R&I) framework to
facilitate new technologies development, conduct thought leadership workshops, and support
human capital development.
IGSTC’s LoI with BASF:
This partnership will foster Science and Technology led innovations through Indo-German R&D
networking, and research in PPP (Public Private Partnership) mode.
2. Which ministry recently (in March’22) launched "Dare2eraD TB," Data-Driven Research
to Eradicate TB?
2) Ministry of Science & Technology
5) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer- 2) Ministry of Science & Technology
Explanation:
On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day (24th March 2022), Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister
of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, launched the Data-Driven Research to
Eradicate TB- “Dare2eraD TB” by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science
& Technology (MoS&T).
i. The program was launched during the “STEP Up to End TB 2022” Summit organised on the
occasion of World TB Day 2022.
About Dare2eraD TB:
The Dare2eraD TB programme will be based on Indian data, and the formation of a Genome
Sequencing Consortium for Whole-Genome Sequencing (WGS) TB surveillance.
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3. In March 2022, the central government extended the timeline to ________ from 5 years for
startups to convert debt investment into equity.
1) 7 years
2) 9 years
3) 6 years
4) 10 years
5) 8 years
Answer- 4) 10 years
Explanation:
The Central Government has extended the timeline for startups to 10 years from 5 years to
convert debt investment in a company into equity shares, from the day when initial convertible
note was issued.
i. This amendment was made during the review of the extent of FDI policy in India by the
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) where the entity announced
various amendments.
4. Which of the following companies are recently (in March’22) signed a tripartite
agreement with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
to Promote Yak Dairy Enterprise in Nepal?
1) Surketham Dairy Cooperative Ltd
2) Gujarat Dairy Development Corporation Ltd
3) Nepal Dairy Private Ltd
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
A tripartite agreement was signed between the International Centre for Integrated Mountain
Development (ICIMOD), Surketham Dairy Cooperative Limited (SDCL), and Nepal Dairy Pvt. Ltd
(NDPL). It will promote yak dairy enterprise to sustain the age-old yak herding culture in the
highlands of Eastern Nepal.
i. They will collaborate in processing, product diversification, and market linkages for yak
products.
5. In which place the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recently (in March’22) set up
India’s 1st ever Sports Authority of India (SAI) National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) to
train athletes in mountain terrain biking & bicycle motocross?
1) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
2) Guwahati, Assam
3) Aizawl, Mizoram
4) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
5) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
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Explanation:
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with Department of Youth Services and
Sports of Government of Himachal Pradesh, sets up India’s first-ever Sports Authority of India
(SAI) National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) to train athletes in Mountain Terrain Biking (MTB)
and Bicycle Motocross (BMX) in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
i. NCOE is set up with an aim to provide world-class training facilities to Indian cyclists to compete
for the 18 Olympic medals in the disciplines of MTB and BMX.
About Sports Authority of India:
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Agency executive – Sandip Pradhan, Indian Revenue Service (IRS).
BANKING AND FINANCE
6. In March 2022, the Central Government has set a target of ________ for the ‘National Bank
for Financial Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)’ for sanctioning loans to the
infrastructure sector in FY23.
1) Rs 1 billion
2) Rs 4 million
3) Rs 3 billion
4) Rs 1 trillion
5) Rs 4 billion
Answer- 4) Rs 1 trillion
Explanation:
The Central Government has set a target of Rs 1 trillion for the new Development Finance
Institution (DFI) namely ‘National Bank for Financial Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)’
for sanctioning loans to the infrastructure sector in FY23. It will start its operations in Q1FY23.
i. The setting up of NaBFID was announced in the FY22 Union Budget and it came into force on
April 19, 2021.
ii. The Central government has infused Rs 20,000 crore in NaBFID, and an additional Rs 5,000
crore has been given as grants. Government had sought an additional outgo of Rs 13,050 crore for
transferring Rs 20,000 crore in the supplementary demand for grants.
7. In March 2022, Governor of RBI Shaktikanta Das, inaugurated the Reserve Bank
Innovation Hub (RBIH) in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Who was appointed as the 1st chairman of RBIH?
1) Vishal Sikka
2) Narayana Murthy
3) Kris Gopalakrishnan
4) Nandan Nilekani
5) S. D. Shibulal
Answer- 3) Kris Gopalakrishnan
Explanation:
The Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, inaugurated the Reserve Bank
Innovation Hub (RBIH) in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It has been set up as a Section 8 company under
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Companies Act, 2013, with an initial capital contribution of Rs 100 crore; and wholly owned
subsidiary of the RBI.
i. Senapathy (Kris) Gopalakrishnan, co-founder and former co-Chairman, Infosys, was earlier
appointed as RBIH 1st Chairman.
About Reserve Bank of India (RBI):
Establishment– April 1, 1935
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Deputy Governors– Mahesh Kumar Jain, Michael Debabrata Patra, M. Rajeshwar Rao, T. Rabi
Sankar
8. Name the bank that recently (in March’22) signed a co-lending partnership with five
Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) to provide affordable housing loans.
1) Bank of Maharashtra
2) State Bank of India
3) Bank of Baroda
4) ICICI Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 2) State Bank of India
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest lender, has entered into a co-lending partnership with
five Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) to provide affordable housing loans to the
underserved and unserved sections of society as per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines.
i. The five HFCs are: PNB Housing Finance, IIFL Home Finance, Shriram Housing Finance,
Edelweiss Housing Finance, and Capri Global Housing Finance.
ii. This tie-up will help to accelerate effective and affordable credit to economically weaker
sections (EWS) and the informal sector & contribute to the Government of India’s vision of
‘Housing for All by 2024’.
9. Which of the following banks/organizations are “Not” recently (in March’22) partnered
with Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to promote financial inclusion of women
through technology?
1) Federal Bank
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Axis Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) Avanti Finance
Explanation:
The Federal Bank, Bank of Baroda & Axis Bank, Avanti Finance teamed up with Reserve Bank
Innovation Hub (RBIH), a subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to promote financial
inclusion of women through technology.
i. They will work as scale up partners for the 2nd phase of Swanari TechSprint programme.
Swanari is ‘Swanirbhar Nari’ meaning ‘Self Reliant Lady’.
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10. Who received the “Abel prize 2022” for his contribution to topology from the
Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters in March 2022?
1) Avi Wigderson
2) Grigory Margulis
3) Dennis Parnell Sullivan
4) Robert Langlands
5) Hillel Furstenberg
Answer- 3) Dennis Parnell Sullivan
Explanation:
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters awarded the Abel prize for 2022 to American
Mathematician Dennis Parnell Sullivan for his groundbreaking contributions to topology in its
broadest sense, and in particular its algebraic, geometric and dynamical aspects.”
About Abel Prize:
The Abel Prize is also known as the International Prize of Mathematics and the prize is named
after Norway’s greatest mathematician, Niels Henrik Abel.
It is the highest honor given in the field of Mathematics being similar to the Nobel prize for the
sciences in being awarded for major contribution to a field of math.
11. Who was recently (in March’22) appointed as the interim Managing Director (MD) and
CEO of CSB Bank for 3 months?
1) B K Divakara
2) Bhama Krishnamurthy
3) Sumit Maheshwari
4) Pralay Mondal
5) Madhavan Menon
Answer- 4) Pralay Mondal
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Pralay Mondal as interim
Managing Director (MD) and CEO of CSB Bank for a period of 3 months.
i. The appointment is for a three month period which is effective from April 1, 2022 or till the
appointment of a regular MD & CEO is made.
ii. He is currently serving as the Deputy Managing Director of CSB Bank since his appointment in
June 2021.
About CSB Bank Limited:
MD & CEO – Rajendran Chinna Veerappan
Establishment – 1920 (celebrated its centenary year in 2020)
Headquarters – Thrissur, Kerala
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12. Which organisation’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has recently (in March 22)
confirmed the existence of 5,000 plus exoplanets beyond our solar system?
1) JAXA
2) European Space Agency
3) SpaceX
4) Canadian Space Agency
5) NASA
Answer- 5) NASA
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
have confirmed the existence of 5,000 plus exoplanets beyond our solar system.
i. The 5,000-plus exoplanets found includes 30% Gas giant , 31% Super earth (Large rocky sized
earth), 35% Neptune like (similar in size of Neptune or Uranus), 4% terrestrial.
About Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL):
Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally-funded Research and Development (R&D) centre
managed by California Institute of Technology for National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA).
13. Which country recently (in March ’22) test-fired the biggest intercontinental ballistic
missile (ICBM) named "Hwasong-17"?
1) North Korea
2) Japan
3) China
4) Indonesia
5) Russia
Answer- 1) North Korea
Explanation:
Hwasong-17: Intercontinental ballistic missile was test fired by North Korea and it is the biggest-
yet Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Hwasong- 17 as per the orders of their Supreme
leader Kim Jong Un.
i. The Hwasong-17 was launched directly from a Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) vehicle,
with 11 axles.
ii. The missile flew 1,090 km (681 miles) at a maximum altitude of 6,248.5 km (3,905 miles) and
hit a target in the Sea of Japan after travelling 67.5 minutes in air.
OBITUARY
14. American computer scientist Steve Wilhite recently (in March’22) passed away. Which
of the following was invented by Steve Wilhite in 1987?
1) First Computer Network
2) A-0 System
3) Graphics Interchange Format
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4) FORTRAN
5) First Computer Mouse
Answer- 3) Graphics Interchange Format
Explanation:
American computer scientist Steve Wilhite, who invented the Graphics Interchange Format (GIF)
in 1987 has passed away due to COVID-19 complications in Milford, Ohio, United States of
America (USA).
i. Steve Wilhite was the Engineering Lead of the team at CompuServe, an American online service
provider, which developed GIF.
ii. He was one of the chief architects of AOL, formerly called America Online, one of the largest
Internet-access companies.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
15. Which organization/Ministry launched an e-book named‘’Climate Hazards and

Vulnerability Atlas of India- State: Tamil Nadu’’?
1) India Meteorological Department
3) Department of Ocean Development
5) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Answer- 1) India Meteorological Department
Explanation:
An e-book titled‘’Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas of India- State: Tamil Nadu’’ launched by
India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences as part of the World
Meteorological Day celebrations (23 March 2022).
The readers can access the book from in website of mausam.imd.gov.in
About India Meteorological Department (IMD):
Headquarters- New Delhi, Delhi
Founded- 1875
Director General of Meteorology (DGM)- Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
IMPORTANT DAYS
16. What is the theme of International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and
the Transatlantic Slave Trade 2022 that was observed across the globe by the UN on 25th
March 2022?
1) Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere
2) Stories of Courage: Resistance to Slavery and Unity against Racism
3) Ending Slavery's Legacy of Racism: A Global Imperative for Justice
4) Breaking the Silence, Lest We Forget
5) The Transatlantic slave trade: The living legacy of 30 million untold stories
Answer- 2) Stories of Courage: Resistance to Slavery and Unity against Racism
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Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and
the Transatlantic Slave Trade is annually observed across the globe on 25th March to
commemorate the memory of the victims of Transatlantic Slave Trade.
i. The theme of 2022 International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the
Transatlantic Slave Trade is “Stories of Courage: Resistance to Slavery and Unity against Racism”.
ii. The first-ever International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the
Transatlantic Slave Trade was observed on 25th March 2008.
17. International Day for Achievers is annually observed across the globe on ____________.
1) 25th March
2) 23rd March
3) 21st March
4) 24th March
5) 22nd March
Answer- 4) 24th March
Explanation:
International Day for Achievers is annually observed across the globe on 24th March to celebrate
achievers and their strong sense of purpose and confidence. The day also supports making great
efforts to become an achiever.
i. The day is observed by celebrating past achievements and encouraging others to set goals that
they want to achieve along with a timeline.
STATE NEWS
18. Which state government recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with National Institute
of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) as Knowledge Partner for Medical
Devices Park?
1) Odisha
2) Gujarat
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 3) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Government of Himachal Pradesh (HP) signed an MoU with National Institute of Pharmaceutical
Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali as Knowledge Partner for upcoming Medical Devices
Park, Nalagarh in Solan, HP.
i. The approval for MoU was given by the Board of Members from the Department of
Pharmaceuticals (DoP) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
ii. The HP State Planning Department sanctioned Rs. 74.95 crore to the HPSIDC for development
of the Medical Park.
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CA STATIC GK
19. When was the 1st Census conducted in India by W.C.Plowden, Census Commissioner of
India?
1) 1881
2) 1894
3) 1901
4) 1910
5) 1925
Answer- 1) 1881
Explanation:
The first synchronous census in India was held in 1881 by W.C.Plowden, Census Commissioner of
India. Since then it has been undertaken every 10 years.
The first census of Independent India was conducted in 1951 and Censuses are conducted under
Census of India Act,1948.
i. Slogan of 2011 Census - "Our Census - Our Future''
20. When was the Ramsar Convention or Convention on Wetlands signed?

1) 1960
2) 1985
3) 1980
4) 1971
5) 1975
Answer- 4) 1971
Explanation:
The Ramsar Convention or Convention on Wetlands was signed in 1971 at the city of Ramsar in
Iran.
21. In which year the 1st battle of Tarain took place between Prithviraj Chauhan and
Mohammed Ghori?
1) 1198
2) 1180
3) 1191
4) 1185
5) 1192
Answer- 3) 1191
Explanation:
The First Battle of Tarain was fought in 1191 between the Muhammad Ghori and Prithiviraj
Chauhan and their allies, near Tarain. The conflict led them into the first battle of Tarain, where
Prithviraj defeated Mohammad Ghori.
i. The Second Battle of Tarain (located in the present-day Haryana state) was fought in 1192 and
Mohammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan.
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22. Who established the “Atmiya Sabha” a precursor in the socio-religious reforms in
Bengal?
1) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
2) Swami Vivekananda
3) Dayanand Saraswati
4) Jyotirao Phule
5) Rabindranath Tagore
Answer- 1) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy established the “Atmiya Sabha” a precursor organization in the socio-
religious reforms in Bengal in Kolkata. It was a philosophical discussion circle where debates and
discussions were held leading to the ideas for social reforms.
23. Which of the following leader who participated in all three round table conferences?
1) Lala Lajpat Rai
2) Mahatma Gandhi
3) Subhas Chandra Bose
4) Tej Bahadur Sapru
5) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer- 4) Tej Bahadur Sapru
Explanation:
Dr. BR Ambedkar & Tej Bahadur Sapru participated in all three round table conferences.
Lord Irwin was the Governor-General and Viceroy of India from 3 April 1926 to 18 April 1931 and
the First Round Table Conference held from November 1930 – January 1931
• Second Round Table Conference (September 1931 – December 1931)
• Third Round Table Conference (November – December 1932)
Mahatma Gandhi attended only the second round table conference which took place in 1931
representing the Indian National Congress.
24. In which schedule of the Constitution of India has provisions for the allocation of seats
in the Council of States?
1) 5th Schedule
2) 1st Schedule
3) 4th Schedule
4) 2nd Schedule
5) 3rd Schedule
Answer- 3) 4th Schedule
Explanation:
The fourth Schedule contains provisions as to the allocation of seats in the Council of States.
The Indian Constitution originally had eight schedules.
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25. Which among the following articles speaks about impeachment of the President of
India?
1) Article 61
2) Article 81
3) Article 71
4) Article 41
5) Article 51
Answer- 1) Article 61
Explanation:
As per Article 61, the President of India can be impeached on grounds of violation of the
Constitution.
i. The process of impeachment can begin in any of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha and the impeachment
bill will be passed by the two-third special majority of the total member of the house.
26. In which state is Keoladeo National Park located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Jharkhand
4) Rajasthan
5) Punjab
Answer- 4) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Keoladeo National Park is located in Rajasthan
Note- In March 2022, An uncommon experiment with Africa’s Boma technique undertaken at
Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district for capturing and translocating spotted
deer is set to improve the prey base in Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve, situated 450 km away.
27. The tribals in Gujarat will hold a public meeting in Kaprada in Valsad district to protest
against the Centre’s Par Tapi Narmada river-linking project.
Narmada River originates from which state?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Jharkhand
3) Punjab
4) Maharashtra
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 1) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Narmada River originates from Madhya Pradesh.
• The Par Tapi Narmada link project was envisioned under the 1980 National Perspective
Plan under the former Union Ministry of Irrigation and the Central Water Commission
(CWC). The link mainly includes the construction of seven dams.
• The project proposes to transfer river water from the surplus regions of the Western
Ghats to the deficit regions of Saurashtra and Kutch.
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• It proposes to link three rivers — Par, originating from Nashik in Maharashtra and
flowing through Valsad, Tapi from Saputara that flows through Maharashtra and Surat in
Gujarat, and Narmada originating in Madhya Pradesh and flowing through Maharashtra
and Bharuch and Narmada districts in Gujarat.
28. What is the capital of North Korea?

1) Seoul
2) Pristina
3) Tarawa
4) Pyongyang
5) Kingston
Answer- 4) Pyongyang
Explanation:
About North Korea:
Capital- Pyongyang
Supreme leader- Kim Jong-un
Currency- North Korean won
29. In which field Gosaveedu Shaik Hassan received the Padma Shri award in 2022?
2) Art
3) Public Affairs
5) Civil Service
Answer- 2) Art
Explanation:
Gosaveedu Shaik Hassan (Posthumous) from Andhra Pradesh received Padma Shri award 2022 in
the field of Art.
30. Where is Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) Uttarakhand
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Bihar
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
About Himachal Pradesh:
Chief Minister- Jai Ram Thakur
Wildlife Sanctuary -Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary, Lipa Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary
Festivals – Manali Winter Carnival, Lohri – Makar Sankranti, Halda
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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 27&28 March

2022
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which of the following is “Incorrect” with respect to the 2nd edition of the Export
Preparedness Index (EPI) 2021 that was released in March 2022?
1) National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), in partnership with the Institute of
Competitiveness released the 2nd edition of the EPI 2021.
2) Maharashtra has retained the top position in the overall ranking with its total share in exports
accounting for 18.9% as of 2020-2021.
3) Gujarat has emerged as the top-performing state in the ‘Coastal States’ category, followed by
Maharashtra and Karnataka.
4) In the category of Landlocked States, Haryana was the best-performing state, followed by Uttar
Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh.
5) Among the Himalayan States and UT, Uttarakhand and Delhi are the top-performing states
respectively.
Answer- 2) Maharashtra has retained the top position in the overall ranking with its total
share in exports accounting for 18.9% as of 2020-2021.
Explanation:
National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), in partnership with the Institute of
Competitiveness, released the 2nd edition of the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2021.
i. Gujarat has retained the top position in the overall ranking with its total share in exports
accounting for 20.83% as of 2020-2021.
ii. Among the Himalayan States and UT, Uttarakhand and Delhi are the top-performing states
respectively.
iii. Gujarat has emerged as the top-performing state in the ‘Coastal States’ category, followed by
Maharashtra and Karnataka. Most of the coastal states are among the best performers.
iv. In the category of Landlocked States, Haryana was the best-performing state, followed by Uttar
Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Telangana.
2. Which organisation recently (in March’22) collaborated with Indo-German Development

Cooperation Project’s Her & Now to end gender based barriers for women Entrepreneurs?
1) Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
2) AIM, NITI Aayog
3) National Commission for Women
4) Equality Now
5) UN Women
Answer- 2) AIM, NITI Aayog
Explanation:
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog has announced a collaboration with the Indo-
German Development Cooperation Project “Economic Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs
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and Start-ups by Women (Her & Now),” which is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry
for Economic Cooperation and Development
i. It is jointly carried out by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
of Germany & the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MoSDE), Government of
India.
About Atal Innovation Mission (AIM):
Mission Director – Dr. Chintan Vaishnav
Establishment – 2016
3. Name the security exercise that was conducted by Western Naval Command in western
Offshore Development Area (ODA) off Mumbai.
1) Ekatah
2) Maiden
3) Prasthan
4) La Perouse
5) Paschim Lehar
Answer- 3) Prasthan
Explanation:
The Western Naval Command on 23 March 2022, conducts offshore security exercise ‘Prasthan’ in
B-193 platform of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in Offshore Development Area (ODA)
off Mumbai (located about 38 nm west of Mumbai).
i. The bi-annual exercise aims to assess the readiness of the stakeholders involved in offshore
defence to respond to contingencies in the Western Offshore Development Area (ODA) in a
coordinated manner.
About Western Naval Command:
Headquarters – Mumbai,Maharashtra
Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief – Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, AVSM, VSM
Branch – Indian Navy
4. Name the ministry that recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with Indian Institute of
Entrepreneurship to enhance the impact of the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship
Programme (SVEP).
1) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
4) Ministry of Rural Development
5) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Answer- 4) Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati, Assam under the Ministry of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Rural
Development (MoRD).
i. Objective- The MoU was signed to promote entrepreneurship at a local level amongst the rural
youth.
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ii. IIE will act as a National Resource Organisation (NRO) for the SVEP and will provide support to
the State Rural Livelihoods Mission (SRLM) for the implementation.
5. How many strategically important Line Replacement Units (LRUs)/ sub-systems imports
were recently (in March’22) banned by the Ministry of Defence to promote self-reliance in
defence manufacturing?
1) 107
2) 98
3) 50
4) 88
5) 90
Answer- 1) 107
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) bans imports of 107 strategically important Line Replacement
Units (LRUs)/sub-systems with the aim to promote self-reliance in defence manufacturing and to
minimise imports by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) under ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’.
Reason For The Import Ban:
• The idea of self-reliance in defence emerged due to the ongoing war between Ukraine and
Russia, as most of India’s weapons and spares are Russian origin weapons.
• The list includes sub-systems that India imports from Russia for weapons and platforms,
including T-90 and T-72 tanks, BMP-II infantry combat vehicles, warships and
submarines, and anti-tank missiles.
6. The Ministry of Ayush recently (in March’22) signed an agreement with the World Health
Organization (WHO) to set up the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO-GCTM) in
_________, Gujarat.
1) Rajkot
2) Vadodara
3) Gandhinagar
4) Ahmedabad
5) Jamnagar
Answer- 5) Jamnagar
Explanation:
The Ministry of Ayush (MoA), Government of India signed an agreement with the World Health
Organization (WHO) to set up the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO-GCTM) in
Jamnagar, Gujarat.
i. The onsite launch of the new WHO -GCTM will take place on April 21, 2022.
ii. The Government of India invested USD 250 million in the GCTM.
About World Health Organization (WHO):
Director-General- Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland
Founded- 1948
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7. Which company recently (in March’22) signed an agreement with Sri Lanka’s Navy to
build a floating dock?
1) Cochin Shipyard Ltd
2) Goa shipyard Ltd
3) Hindustan Shipyard Ltd
4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd
5) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd
Answer- 2) Goa shipyard Ltd
Explanation:
In a significant development of India-Sri Lanka bilateral ties, the Goa shipyard Limited inks an
agreement with the Government of Sri Lanka to build a Floating Dock with the valuation of $ 20
Million.
i. The Floating dock will be established at the Trincomalee Naval DockYard, Sri Lanka within a
span of 30 months as a grant from India.
ii. At present the Sri Lankan Navy’s dry docks can only facilitate the underwater repairs and
services of vessels and boats that weigh less than 350 tonnes.
About Goa Shipyard Limited:
Headquarters – Vasco da Gama, Goa
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) – Cmde Bharat Bhushan Nagpal
8. In March 2022, NTPC made commercially operational an additional 42.5 MW of power

generation capacity at the Ramagundam floating solar project.
Where is Ramagundam floating solar project located?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Rajasthan
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 2) Telangana
Explanation:
NTPC Limited, formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation Limited, has made
commercially operational an additional 42.5 MW of power generation capacity at Ramagundam
floating solar project (largest floating solar plant in the country in a single location) in Telangana.
i. Previously NTPC had commissioned 17.5 MW (Part-I) and 20 MW (Part-II) of the project.
ii. With the successful commissioning of the 3rd part capacity of the Ramagundam project (100
MW capacity), the total capacity of the project has reached 80 MW.
BANKING AND FINANCE
9. Which organisation recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with Meghalaya Infrastructure
Development and Finance Corporation Ltd to develop the MSME ecosystem?
1) ASSOCHAM
2) National Securities Depository Limited
3) National Small Industries Corporation
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4) SIDBI
5) NABARD
Answer- 4) SIDBI
Explanation:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has signed an MoU with Meghalaya
Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation Limited (MiDFC), Government of
Meghalaya.
i. Under the MoU, SIDBI and the Government of Meghalaya will work in tandem to facilitate the
development of the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) ecosystem in Meghalaya.
ii. SIDBI has acquired 7.84% stake in Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an open
public digital infrastructure framework entity, through an investment of Rs.10 crore.
About Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI):
Chairman & Managing Director – Sivasubramanian Ramann
Establishment – 2nd April 1990
Headquarters – Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
10. Name the company that recently partnered with Max Life Insurance to launch the "Max
Life Smart Secure Plus Plan" to provide financial protection for digitally-savvy customers.
1) PhonePe
2) BharatPe
3) Paytm
4) Freecharge
5) MobiKwik
Answer- 1) PhonePe
Explanation:
Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd Partners with PhonePe to launch its ‘Max Life Smart Secure Plus Plan’
for its customers. It is a non-linked non-participating individual pure risk premium life insurance
plan on the PhonePe app to enhance financial protection for digitally-savvy customers.
i. The license for direct broking was granted to PhonePe by Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority of India (IRDAI). It allows the selling of insurance on the respective apps.
ii. The customers of PhonePe can avail comprehensive financial coverage for their families with
premiums starting from ₹4,426 annually.
11. Which mutual fund company recently (in March’22) launched India’s 1st Defence
Fund?
1) Axis Mutual Fund
2) Edelweiss Mutual Fund
3) HDFC Mutual Fund
4) IDBI Mutual Fund
5) HSBC Mutual Fund
Answer- 3) HDFC Mutual Fund
Explanation:
HDFC Mutual Fund has filed a scheme information document (SID) with the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch HDFC Defence Fund, India’s first Defence Fund.
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i. This open-ended equity scheme will be investing in defence & allied sector companies (
aerospace, explosives, shipbuilding, industries /stocks present on the SIDM (Society of Indian
Defence Manufacturers).
ii. This fund will be benchmarked to the recently introduced Nifty India Defence Index TRI (Total
Returns Index).
12. Name the Indian Naval Ship (INS) that was recently (in March’22) awarded the
President’s Colour by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind.
1) INS Vikrant
2) INS Vikramaditya
3) INS Chilka
4) INS Shivaji
5) INS Valsura
Answer- 5) INS Valsura
Explanation:
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, bestowed the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Valsura with the
prestigious President’s Colour at the ceremony held at Jamnagar in Gujarat.
The President’s Colour is awarded to a military unit in honour of outstanding service to the
country in both peace and war.
About INS Valsura:
i. It was started as a torpedo school under the British and was commissioned by Maharani Gulab
Kunverba Sahiba of Nawanagar (erstwhile Jamnagar) on December 15, 1942.
ii. During the peak of the Second World War, His Majesty’s Indian Ship (HMIS) Valsura was
created for the Royal Indian Navy.
iii. The name “Valsura” was derived from the combination of two Tamil words, ‘Vaal’ (meaning
sword) and ‘Sorrah’ (shark).
13. Who recently (in March’22) became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for a second
consecutive term?
1) Akhilesh Yadav
2) Yogi Adityanath
3) Mulayam Singh Yadav
4) Ram Prakash Gupta
5) Kalyan Singh
Answer- 2) Yogi Adityanath
Explanation:
Yogi Adityanath took oath as the Chief Minister (CM) of Uttar Pradesh (UP) for the second term
in office. Governor of UP, Anandiben Patel administered the oath of office and secrecy to Yogi
Adityanath along with 52 ministers in the ceremony organized at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana
Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
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i. The party secured more than 250 seats out of 403 in the state assembly elections in 2022.
ii. He has become the first such BJP leader to become the CM for the second consecutive term.
14. Bank of India (BoI) has recently (in March’22) invested ______ in National Asset
Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL).
1) Rs 467.43 crore
2) Rs 523.21 crore
3) Rs 307.67 crore
4) Rs 208.21 crore
5) Rs 108.81 crore
Answer- 5) Rs 108.81 crore
Explanation:
The Bank of India (BoI) has invested around Rs 108.81 crore in National Asset Reconstruction
Company Limited (NARCL), under the preferential share issue.
i. Following this, BoI’s shareholding in NARCL is set to become 9% as of 21st March 2022.
15. Which company recently (in March’22) introduced a 19-seater aircraft, "Hindustan
228," and planned to deploy it under the UDAN Scheme?
1) Bharat Dynamics Ltd
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
3) ISRO
4) DRDO
5) Bharat Electronics Ltd
Answer- 2) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company,
introduced a 19-seater aircraft ‘Hindustan 228’ in a first of its kind attempt to develop small civil
transport aircraft under the Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme.
The design of Hindustan 228 is based on the Germany based Dornier GmbH Aircraft. In 1983,
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) acquired a production licence for the Dornier 228 and
manufactured the aircraft for the Asian market.
About UDE DESH KA AAM NAAGRIK (UDAN) scheme:
i. The Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme was launched as a Regional Connectivity
Scheme(RCS) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation in 2016.
ii. It is a regional airport development programme of upgrading underserved air routes.
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SPORTS
16. In March 2022, which company became the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup Qatar
2022 that will take place from November to December 2022?
1) Reliance Jio
2) Paytm
3) Vedantu
4) BYJU'S
5) Unacademy
Answer- 4) BYJU'S
Explanation:
Byju’s India’s leading education technology provider headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, has
become the official sponsor of (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) FIFA World
Cup Qatar 2022.
i. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will take place from 21 November to 18 December 2022 in
Qatar.
ii. With this,BYJU’S became the first EdTech brand to sponsor the prestigious FIFA event globally
& became the 1st Indian firm to sponsor FIFA.
IMPORTANT DAYS
17. The International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members 2022 was
observed across the globe by the UN on __________.
1) 26th March
2) 28th March
3) 25th March
4) 23rd March
5) 27th March
Answer- 3) 25th March
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff
Members 2022 was observed across the globe on 25th March to recognise the dangers
encountered by the UN staff members in their line of work.
i. 25th March marks the anniversary of the abduction of Alec Collett, a former British journalist
who was working for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the
Near East (UNRWA), in 1985.
18. On which date the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change plans to observe
National Dolphin Day every year from 2022?
1) 5th October
2) 5th November
3) 5th June
4) 5th August
5) 5th September
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Answer- 1) 5th October

Explanation:
Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, has announced that
starting from 2022, the 5th October of every year will be observed as National Dolphin Day to
create awareness and encourage community participation in the conservation of dolphins
including the Gangetic Dolphin.
i. The decision to designate the 5th October of every year National Dolphin Day was taken by the
standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) during its 67th meeting.
ii. The first-ever National Dolphin Day will be observed on 5th October 2022.
19. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Shaheed Diwas
2022/Martyr’s Day ?
1) Shaheed Diwas 2022 was observed across India on 25th March to pay tribute to Bipin Chandra
Pal, Lala Lajpat Rai and Bal Gangadhar Tilak who were hanged to death in 1921 in the Central Jail
at Lahore.
2) Shaheed Diwas 2022 is being organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) by focussing
on the theme ‘Tribute to Revolutionaries’.
3) PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Biplobi Bharat Gallery at Victoria Memorial Hall at
Kolkata, West Bengal.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
Shaheed Diwas 2022 was observed across India on 23rd March to pay tribute to Bhagat Singh,
Rajguru and Sukhdev who were hanged to death in 1931 in the Central Jail at Lahore.
i. Shaheed Diwas 2022 is being organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) by focussing
on the theme ‘Tribute to Revolutionaries’.
ii. PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Biplobi Bharat Gallery at Victoria Memorial Hall at
Kolkata, West Bengal.
CA STATIC GK
20. In which year the “battle of Kannauj” took place between Sher Shah Suri and Humayun?
1) 1556
2) 1540
3) 1527
4) 1529
5) 1539
Answer- 2) 1540
Explanation:
The battle of Kannauj was fought between Sher Shah Suri and Mughal Emperor Humayun in
1540. It ended in a decisive victory for Sher Shah Suri for the 2nd time. In the Battle of Chausa
(1539) Sher Shah defeated Humayun thus breaking the Mughal rule in India.
Note- Humayun is the son of babur.
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21. First Civil Disobedience by Gandhiji was _______.

1) Khilafat Movement
2) Quit India Movement
3) Champaran Satyagraha
4) Rowlatt Satyagraha
5) Kheda Satyagraha
Answer- 3) Champaran satyagraha
Explanation:
India's first civil disobedience movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1917 to protest
against the injustice meted out to tenant farmers in Champaran district of Bihar. It is widely
regarded as the place where Gandhi made his first experiments in satyagraha and then replicated
them elsewhere .
22. 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India provides for _______.

1) Two tiers of Municipalities institutions at the village and district levels
2) Two tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the village and block levels
3) Two tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the block and district levels
4) Three tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the village, block and district levels.
5) Three tiers of Municipalities institutions at Municipality, Ward committee
Answer- 4) Three tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the village, block and district levels.
Explanation:
The 73rd Amendment, Panchayats Raj, was added to Part IX of the Indian Constitution and deals
with articles 243 to 243 O and the 11th schedule.
The Panchayat Raj consists of three-tier structures:
• Gram Sabha at village level
• Panchayat Samiti at Block Level
• Zila Parishad at District Level
The tenure of the Panchayat Raj is a 5-year tenure, with compulsory elections to panchayats every
5 years.
23. According to census 2011, which state has Highest urban Population rate in India?
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Punjab
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Bihar
Explanation:
• Highest urban Population in india (state)- Maharashtra
• Lowest urban Population in india ( UT)- Lakshadweep
• Highest Rural Population in india (state)- Uttar Pradesh
• Lowest Rural Population in india ( UT)- Lakshadweep
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24. In which field Sanjaya Rajaram received the Padma Bhushan award in 2022?
2) Art
3) Science and Engineering
5) Civil Service
Answer- 3) Science and Engineering
Explanation:
Sanjaya Rajaram (Posthumous) received the 2022 Padma Bhushan award in the Science and
Engineering field from Mexico.
Dr Sanjaya Rajaram, an Indian-Mexican agricultural scientist, developed high-yielding and
disease-resistant wheat varieties that small and large farmers grow across 51 countries.
25. The world day of theatre for children and Young People 2022 was observed across the
globe on _________.
1) 28th March 2022
2) 24th March 2022
3) 19th March 2022
4) 22nd March 2022
5) 20th March 2022
Explanation:
The World day of theatre for children and Young People 2022 was celebrated across the globe on
March 20th 2022.
i. The main purpose is to attract the attention of a wider public to the art of theatre for children
and young people
26. For the 1st time Indian constitution was recently (in March’22) translated into Ol Chiki
script.
The Ol Chiki script belongs to which language of India?
1) Gujarati language
2) Sanskrit language
3) Konkani language
4) Santhali language
5) Marathi language
Answer- 4) Santhali language
Explanation:
India’s Constitution has been translated into Ol Chiki script for the first time.
i. The Ol Chiki script, also known as Ol Chemetʼ, Ol Ciki, Ol, and sometimes as the Santali alphabet,
is the official writing system for Santhali languages, an Austroasiatic language recognized as an
official regional language in India.
ii. In 2003, the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act added Santhali to Schedule VIII to the
Constitution of India, which lists the official languages of India, along with the Bodo, Dogri and
Maithili languages.
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27. In March 2022, India1 Payments received a perpetual licence to set-up White Label
ATMs (WLAs) in India from the RBI. Where is the Headquarters of India1 Payments
Limited?
1) Patna
2) Mumbai
3) Kolkata
4) Bengaluru
5) Chennai
Answer- 4) Bengaluru
Explanation:
India1 Payments (formerly BTI Payments Private Ltd) has received a perpetual licence to set-up,
own and operate White Label ATMs (WLAs) in India from the RBI.
India1 Payments Limited:
Founded: 2006
Headquarters: Bengaluru
28. Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) provides employment

opportunities in rural India.
SVEP under which ministry?
1) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Answer- 2) Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation:
Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP):
The Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP), the sub scheme of the National Rural
Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) will promote and provide employment opportunities in rural India.
SVEP under the Ministry of Rural Development.
29. Where is Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) located?

1) Roorkee, Uttarakhand
2) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
3) Guwahati, Assam
4) Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
5) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Answer- 3) Guwahati, Assam
Explanation:
About Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE):
It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
Location- Guwahati, Assam
Established– 1993
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30. The Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme was launched as a Regional Connectivity
Scheme(RCS) under which ministry?
4) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
5) Ministry of Civil Aviation
Answer- 5) Ministry of Civil Aviation
Explanation:
About UDE DESH KA AAM NAAGRIK (UDAN) scheme:
i. The Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme was launched as a Regional Connectivity
Scheme(RCS) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation in 2016.
ii. It is a regional airport development programme of upgrading underserved air routes.


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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. The Union Cabinet recently (in March’22) extended the “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan
Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY)” till _________ with an outlay of Rs 80,000 crore.
1) December, 2022
2) September, 2022
3) November, 2022
4) June, 2022
5) July, 2022
Answer- 2) September, 2022
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
(PM-GKAY) for another six months till September, 2022, with an outlay of Rs 80,000 crore.
i. Government has spent approximately Rs. 2.60 Lakh Crore so far and with the above addition of
80,000 crores the total expenditure under the scheme is said to be nearly Rs.3.4 lakh crore which
includes all six phases.
ii. Under the extended Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) each beneficiary
will get an additional 5 kg free ration per person per month in addition to his normal quota of
foodgrains under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013.
2. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and UAE in March 2022?
A) India-UAE CEPA is the first full free trade Agreement to be signed by India with any
country in the past decade.
B) It was signed with a view to boost bilateral trade to USD 100 billion over a 5-year period
and creation of lakhs of jobs.
C) The Leaders also agreed to set up an India – UAE Cultural Council to facilitate and
promote cross- cultural exchanges, cultural projects and exhibitions.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only B
Explanation:
India-UAE CEPA is the first full free trade Agreement to be signed by India with any country in
the past decade.
i. It was signed with a view to boost bilateral trade to USD 100 billion over a 5-year period and
creation of lakhs of jobs.
ii. The Leaders also agreed to set up an India – UAE Cultural Council to facilitate and promote
cross- cultural exchanges, cultural projects and exhibitions.
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iii. The minister visited UAE to participate in ‘Investopia Summit’ on March 28, 2022and ‘World
Government Summit’ on March 29, 2022, both venues at Dubai.
3. Which of the following companies that recently (in March’22) signed an MoU to conduct a
joint study on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in India along with Groupe ADP and GMR
Airports?
1) Airbus
2) Axens
3) Safran
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Airport operators Groupe ADP and GMR Airports together with Airbus, Axens and Safran have
signed an MoU to conduct a joint study on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and their potential in
India.
i. The objective of the study is to understand and evaluate the demand, the challenges and
opportunities of supply, infrastructure, and fueling, as well as to prepare a business case for SAF
production and use in India for all kinds of aviation purposes.
ii. SAF is a biofuel produced from sustainable resources such as waste oils from a biological origin,
agriculture residues, municipal solid wastes or algae, rather than being refined from petroleum.
4. Name the company that recently (in March’22) signed a contract with the Ministry of
Defence to purchase two Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs) for the Indian Navy with an outlay
of Rs.887 crore.
1) Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd
3) Larsen and Toubro Ltd
Answer- 3) Larsen and Toubro Ltd
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Larsen and Toubro (L & T) Limited
to purchase two Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs) for the Indian Navy at a total cost of Rs.887 Crore
under the “Buy-Indian” Category.
i. The MPVs will be the first of their kind, constructed to provide a cost-effective solution to meet a
variety of requirements of the Indian Navy.
ii. The vessels will be built at L & T shipyard in Kattupally (Chennai), with deliveries starting in
May 2025 and these MPVs will be capable of towing ships and providing Humanitarian Assistance
and Disaster Relief (HADR) support.
About Larsen and Toubro (L & T) Limited:
MD & CEO – S. N. Subrahmanyan
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
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5. In March 2022, _______ became India's first city to get “Steel Slag” road.
1) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
2) Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
3) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
4) Pune, Maharashtra
5) Surat, Gujarat
Answer- 5) Surat, Gujarat
Explanation:
The Diamond City of India, Surat in Gujarat became India’s first city to get a road that is made out
of steel waste (1st ever ‘steel slag ’road) at Hazira, Surat .
i. The road was constructed by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India with CSIR India (Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research) & CRRI (Central Road Research Institute) New Delhi along with
the support of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog.
ii. The project will be constructed under the initiative of the Waste to Wealth and Clean India
Campaign and Laid in the Hazira Industrial Area, the road consists of 100% processed steel slag.
6. Which Indian Navy Ship(INS) was recently (in March’22) recognised as a Centre of
Excellence (CoE) in the field of Marine Engineering by the Ministry of Skill Development
and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)?
1) INS Vikrant
2) INS Vikramaditya
3) INS Chilka
4) INS Shivaji
5) INS Valsura
Answer- 4) INS Shivaji
Explanation:
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has recognised the Indian Navy
Ship(INS) Shivaji as a Centre of Excellence(CoE) in the field of Marine Engineering(ME). INS
Shivaji is an Indian naval station in Lonavla, Maharashtra.
i. Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary MSDE handed over the recognition certificate to Commodore Arvind
Rawal, Commanding Officer, INS Shivaji at MSDE headquarters Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi,
Delhi.
ii. INS Shivaji has three premier institutions viz. Centre of Marine Engineering and Technology
(CMET), Centre of Excellence (CoE) and Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence (NBCD) School.
7. As per UNEP’s recent (in March’22)Annual Frontier Report 2022, titled ‘Noise, Blazes and
Mismatches’, __________ records the most noise polluted city while Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
(India) secured ______ rank in the list.
1) Islamabad, Pakistan; 4th
2) Dhaka, Bangladesh; 2nd
3) Belgrade, Serbia; 3rd
4) Islamabad, Pakistan; 2nd
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5) Dhaka, Bangladesh; 3rd

Answer- 2) Dhaka, Bangladesh; 2nd
Explanation:
According to the recent Annual Frontier Report 2022, titled ‘Noise, Blazes and Mismatches’
published by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh is
the second most noise polluted city with a maximum recorded noise pollution level of 114
decibels (dB).
i. As per the report, the Most polluted city is Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital records the noise
pollution level of 119 decibels,Pakistan’s capital city Islamabad ranked Third.
ii. 3 Indian cities are among the top 15 most noise polluted cities in the world.They are
Moradabad(UttarPradesh),Kolkata(West Bengal),and Asansol(West Bengal).
iii. World’s Quietest Cities: The UNEP report found that Irbrid (Jordan) at 60 dB is the world’s
quietest city, followed by Lyon (France) , Madrid (Spain) , Stockholm (Sweden), and Belgrade
(Serbia).
BANKING AND FINANCE
8. In March 2022, RBI issued a framework for Geo-tagging of Payment System Touch
Points/acceptance infrastructure under Section 10 (2) read with __________ of Payment and
Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
1) Section 12
2) Section 18
3) Section 15
4) Section 16
5) Section 25
Answer- 2) Section 18
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a framework for Geo-tagging of Payment System Touch
Points/acceptance infrastructure under Section 10 (2) read with Section 18 of Payment and
Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (Act 51 of 2007).
i. This system will be deployed by banks / non-bank Payment System Operators (PSOs) to ensure
proper monitoring of the availability of payment acceptance infrastructure and the framework
was issued on the lines of the Monetary Policy Statement 2020-21 of October 08, 2021.
ii. Need for Framework to capture the accurate location of existing payment system touch points
in order to make them accessible at all times.
9. Which organisation recently (in March’22) approved a Rs. 837 crore grant to the
Government of Odisha to develop MSME infrastructure projects in Odisha?
1) NABARD
2) National Securities Depository Limited
3) SIDBI
4) National Small Industries Corporation
5) ASSOCHAM
Answer- 3) SIDBI
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Explanation:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has approved a Rs. 837 crore grant to
the Government of Odisha under its SIDBI Cluster Development Fund (SCDF) to promote and
develop 18 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) infrastructure projects in Odisha.
i. The projects include the development of five new MSME parks, the construction of 11 worker’s
hostels and two projects to support MSME infrastructure and will be implemented by the Odisha
Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO).
ii. It has also inked an agreement with the state to set up Project Management Unit (PMU) to
design schemes and programmes that strengthens the MSME ecosystem.
10. As per the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s' Tapering
in a Time of Conflict Report, India’s GDP growth projected downward to _________ from 6.7%
in 2022.
1) 6.2%
2) 5.5%
3) 4.6%
4) 5.2%
5) 3.7%
Answer- 3) 4.6%
Explanation:
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in an update to its Trade
and Development report published March 24, 2022 titled ‘Tapering in a time of conflict’ has
downgraded India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for 2022 by -2.1% to 4.6% from 6.7%
amid ongoing Ukraine-Russia War.
On the global front, it also declined the economic growth projection for 2022 by -1% to 2.6% from
3.6% .
11. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the 94th Academy Awards
(Oscars 2022) ceremony held at California, USA in March 2022?
A) Troy Kotsur has won the Best Actor In A Leading Role for his performance in “CODA”.
B) Ariana Debose has won the Best Actress In A Leading Role for her role in “The Eyes Of
Tammy Faye”.
C) Film, Dune directed by Denis Villeneuve won 6 awards and CODA has won the Oscars
2022 under 3 categories.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only C
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Explanation:
Will Smith has won the Best Actor In A Leading Role for his performance in “King Richard”.
i. Jessica Chastain has won the Best Actress In A Leading Role for her role in “The Eyes Of Tammy
Faye”.
ii. Film, Dune directed by Denis Villeneuve won 6 awards and CODA has won the Oscars 2022
under 3 categories.
12. Who was recently (in March’22) elected as the “11th Director-General of the
International Labour Organization”?
1) Francis Blanchard (France)
2) Michel Hansenne (Belgium)
3) Gilbert F. Houngbo (Togo)
4) Juan Somavia (Chile)
5) Guy Ryde (UK)
Answer- 3) Gilbert F. Houngbo (Togo)
Explanation:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) elected Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo from Togo as its
next Director-General (DG) by succeeding Guy Ryder from the United Kingdom (UK), who has
held the office since 2012.
i. He will take office on 1st October 2022 for five years.
ii. Gilbert F. Houngbo will become the 11th DG of ILO and he is the First African to hold the post
of DG. He was the former Prime Minister of Togo who served from 2008 to 2012.
About International Labour Organization (ILO):
Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland
Director-General– Guy Ryder (March 2022)
Founded- 1919
Member Countries- 187
13. Who recently (in March’22) took the oath as the “CM of Goa” for the 2nd consecutive
term?
1) Manohar Parrikar
2) Laxmikant Parsekar
3) Digambar Kamat
4) Pratapsingh Rane
5) Pramod Sawant
Answer- 5) Pramod Sawant
Explanation:
Pramod Sawant took oath as the Chief Minister (CM) of Goa, for a second consecutive term
(2022-2027) at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee stadium in Taleigao, Goa.
i. The Governor of Goa, P S Sreedharan Pillai administered the oath of office and secrecy to
Pramod Sawant.
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ii. The other eight Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) also took oath as Cabinet Ministers in
the swearing in ceremony.
14. Which company recently (in March’22) appointed “Hisashi Takeuchi” as the new MD
and CEO for a period of 3 years?
1) Maruti Suzuki India
2) Hyundai Motor India
3) Toyota India
4) Mahindra & Mahindra
5) Tata Motors
Answer- 1) Maruti Suzuki India
Explanation:
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation(SMC), Japan, has
appointed Hisashi Takeuchi as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) for a period of 3 years with effect from 1st April 2022 till 31st March 2025.
i. Hisashi Takeuchi, who has been serving as the Joint Managing Director (Commercial) of MSIL
since April 2021, will succeed Kenichi Ayukawa as the MD & CEO of MSIL.
15. Which organisation recently (in March’22) tested fired 2 Indian Army versions of
Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAMs) from Chandipur, off the Odisha coast?
3) DRDO
4) ISRO
Answer- 3) DRDO
Explanation:
DRDO successfully test fired two Indian Army versions of Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles
(MRSAMs) from the Integrated Test Range at chandipur, off odisha coast.
i. The Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAMs) versions were jointly developed by the
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Israel Aerospace Industries
(IAI) for the Indian Army.
About Defence Research and Development Organisation:
Chairman – Dr G Satheesh Reddy
Headquarters – New Delhi
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SPORTS
16. Name the badminton player who recently (in March’22) won the gold medal in the
women’s singles at the YONEX Swiss Open 2022 badminton tournament held in Basel,
Switzerland.
1) P V Sindhu (India)
2) Ratchanok Intanon (Thailand)
3) Saina Nehwal (India)
4) Carolina Marin (Spain)
5) Busanan Ongbamrungphan (Thailand)
Answer- 1) P V Sindhu (India)
Explanation:
Pusarla Venkata Sindhu, 2016 Rio Olympic Silver medalist, secured Gold medal in women’s
singles YONEX Swiss Open 2022 (Swiss Open Super 300) badminton tournament at Basel,
Switzerland, which was held from 22 March 2022 – 27 March 2022. Sindhu defeated Thailand’s
Busanan Ongbamrungphan.
Indian’s At YONEX Swiss Open – 2022:
A total of 11 singles players and 13 doubles teams represented India at the Swiss Open 2022.
Category Winner (Gold) Medal Runner (Silver) Medal
Men’s Singles Jonatan CHRISTIE Prannoy Haseena Sunil Kumar (India)
(Indonesia)
Women’s P V Sindhu (India) Busanan Ongbamrungphan
Singles (Thailand)
17. India recently (in March’22) won ________ medal at the World Table Tennis (WTT)
Contender 2022 championship held in Doha, Qatar.
1) 1
2) 5
3) 4
4) 2
5) 3
Answer- 4) 2
Explanation:
India has won 2 medals(1 Bronze and 1 Silver) at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender 2022
championship, held at the Lusail Sports Arena in Doha, Qatar from 18th March to 24th March
2022.
India’s Mixed Doubles pair, Manika Batra and Gnanasekaran Sathiyan have won the Silver medal
at the WTT Contender Doha 2022 under the Mixed doubles category and Achanta Sharath Kamal
(world Rank 41) won the Bronze medal in Men’s Singles Event at the Tournament.
18. Who recently (in March’22) became the World’s Youngest & Fastest Female Swimmer to
Swim Across the Palk Strait for 13 hours and 10 minutes?
1) Shikha Tandon
2) Jiya Rai
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3) Shivani Kataria
4) Maana Patel
5) Bhula Chowdhary
Answer- 2) Jiya Rai
Explanation:
Mumbai based Autistic teen Jiya Rai (13 years old), daughter of an Indian Navy officer, became
the world’s youngest and fastest female swimmer to swim across the Palk Strait.
i. She swam across the Palk Strait (29 kilometres) connecting Sri Lanka and India, in 13 hours and
10 minutes & she started her swimming on 20th March 2020 at Talaimannar, Sri Lanka and
finished at Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu(India).
ii. She is a recipient of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, the highest honour given to
Indian Citizens below 18 years of age.
Note: The record was previously held by Bhula Chowdhary who swam in 13 hours 52 minutes in
2004.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
19. In March 2022, M. Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India released a book, ‘Spoorthi
Pradatha Sri Somayya’ on late Shri Somepalli Somaiah.
Who authored the book, ‘Spoorthi Pradatha Sri Somayya’?
1) R. Kaushik
2) R. Giridharan
3) K. Syam Prasad
4) Anant Vijay
5) Jeet Thayil
Answer- 3) K. Syam Prasad
Explanation:
The Vice President (VP), M. Venkaiah Naidu, released a book titled ‘Spoorthi Pradatha Sri
Somayya’ authored by K. Syam Prasad.
i. The book is based on the life story of late Shri Somepalli Somaiah, a social worker from Andhra
Pradesh (AP).
ii. He inspired youth to dedicate their lives to social welfare and he participated in the Satyagraha
of 1948 and against the ban on RSS (Rashtriya Seva Sangh) and was jailed for the same.
IMPORTANT DAYS
20. The 60th anniversary of World Theatre Day was observed across the globe on
_____________.
1) 28th March, 2022
2) 26th March, 2022
3) 23rd March, 2022
4) 25th March, 2022
5) 27th March, 2022
Answer- 5) 27th March, 2022
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Explanation:
World Theatre Day is annually observed across the globe on 27th March with an aim to
promote the art forms across the world and to create awareness about the value of these art
forms.
i. 27th March 2022 marks the 60th anniversary of World Theatre Day. World Theatre Day was
first celebrated on 27th March 1962, the opening date of the “Theatre of Nations” season in Paris,
France.
ii. The author of the 2022 message is Peter Sellars, an American theatre director who is well
known for his contemporary stagings of classical and contemporary operas.
21. What is the theme of the 15th Earth Hour that was observed across the globe on 26th
March 2022?
1) Biodiversity
2) climate action
3) Reduce, Reuse, Change the Way We Live
4) Shape Our Future
5) Climate Change to Save Earth
Answer- 4) Shape Our Future
Explanation:
Earth Hour is annually observed across the globe on the last Saturday of March by turning off the
lights between 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm (Local Time) as a symbolic gesture towards the commitment to
preserve the Earth and to support actions against Climate Change.
i. Earth Hour is annually organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature(WWF).
ii. 26th March 2022(Earth Hour 2022) marks the observance of the 15th Earth Hour with the
theme of “Shape Our Future”.
iii. India observed the first Earth Hour in 2009 and it was celebrated by around 5 million people
across 58 cities in India and Aamir Khan was the first Earth Hour brand ambassador for Earth
Hour India.
STATE NEWS
22. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Delhi budget presented in
March 2022?
A) Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia presented a "Rozgar Budget"
(employment) with an outlay of Rs 75,800 crore for the financial year 2022-23.
B) The size of the 2022-23 budget is 9.86 percent higher than the budget of previous year
2021-22 of Rs 69,000 crore and that was called the ‘Deshbhakti‘ (patriotism) budget.
C) Rs 4,500 crore has been allocated by the government to generate 20 lakh jobs in the next
5 years and Introduce mobile app “Rozgar Bazaar 2.0” which aims to provide one lakh jobs.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
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Explanation:
Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia presented a "Rozgar Budget" (employment) with
an outlay of Rs 75,800 crore for the financial year 2022-23.
i. The size of the 2022-23 budget is 9.86 percent higher than the budget of previous year 2021-22
of Rs 69,000 crore and that was called the ‘Deshbhakti‘ (patriotism) budget.
ii. Rs 4,500 crore has been allocated by the government to generate 20 lakh jobs in the next 5
years and Introduce mobile app “Rozgar Bazaar 2.0” which aims to provide one lakh jobs.
CA STATIC GK
23. In which year the “battle of Plassey” took place between the East India Company
(British) and Siraj-Ud-Daulah, Nawab of Bengal?
1) 1757
2) 1576
3) 1657
4) 1760
5) 1764
Answer- 1) 1757
Explanation:
The Battle of Plassey was fought between the East India Company headed by Robert Clive and
the Nawab of Bengal (Siraj-Ud-Daulah) in 1757.
i. The battle occurred during the late reign of the Mughal empire (called later Mughal Period).
Mughal emperor Alamgir-II was ruling the empire when the Battle of Plassey took place.
ii. The British defeated Siraj-ud-duala with the help of Mir Zafar and this battle was a major
turning point in modern Indian history that led to the consolidation of British rule in India.
24. Which Charter Act generated the post of Governor-General of India?

1) Charter Act of 1858
3) Charter Act 1853
Answer- 4) Charter Act of 1833
Explanation:
Features of Charter Act of 1833:
The Governor-General of Bengal became the Governor-General of India with exclusive legislative
powers.
i. The First Governor-General of India was Lord William Bentick.
25. In which field Balaji Tambe received the Padma Shri award in 2022?
2) Art
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5) Medicine
Answer- 5) Medicine
Explanation:
Balaji Tambe (Posthumous) received the 2022 Padma Shri award in the Medicine field from
Maharashtra.
i. Shreeguru Dr. Balaji Tambe was a pioneering, world-renowned Ayurveda physician, author,
spiritual guru, and public educator who made exceptional contributions to Ayurveda, Yoga,
Meditation, Vedic Lifestyle and Healing Music.
ii. He is the founder of Atmasantulana Village - one of India's largest Panchakarma centres,
Santulan Ayurveda - known for Ayurvedic medicines in India and abroad, and Aum-Kurzentrum -
Europe's first Ayurveda and Panchakarma centre.
26. According to census 2011, which state has the highest literacy rate?
1) Maharashtra
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Kerala
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Answer- 3) Kerala
Explanation:
• Highest Literacy Rate in State- Kerala (94%)
• Lowest Literacy Rate in State- Bihar (61.8%)
• Highest Literacy Rate in UT- Lakshadweep (91%)
• Lowest Literacy Rate in UT- Dadra and Nagar Haveli (76.24%)
27. In which part of the Indian Constitution the directive principles of state policy are
mentioned?
1) Part-V
2) Part-IV
3) Part-III
4) Part-II
5) Part-VI
Answer- 2) Part-IV
Explanation:
Articles 36-51 of Part-IV of the Indian Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policy
(DPSP).
28. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?
1) New York, USA
2) Geneva, Switzerland
3) Washington, US
4) Nairobi, Kenya
5) Vienna, Austria
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Answer- 4) Nairobi, Kenya

Explanation:
About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP):
Founded- 5 June 1972
Headquarters- Nairobi, Kenya
Executive Director- Inger Andersen
29. Where is Similipal Tiger Reserve located?

1) West Bengal
2) Odisha
3) Bihar
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
About Odisha:
Chief Minister – Naveen Patnaik
Governor – Ganeshi Lal
Tiger reserves – Similipal Tiger Reserve; Satkosia Tiger Reserve
30. Russian Nobel Prize Winner Dmitry Muratov donates his gold medal to help Ukrainian
refugees.
In which field Dmitry Muratov received the Nobel Prize award along with Maria Ressa from
Philippines in 2021?
1) Peace
2) Literature
3) Medicine
4) Physiology
5) Chemistry
Answer- 1) Peace
Explanation:
The joint Russian winner of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, Dmitry Muratov, donated his medal to
help Ukrainian refugees.
Dmitry Muratov, editor of Russia's leading opposition newspaper Novaya Gazeta, was awarded
the 2021 prize alongside Maria Ressa of the Philippines for their efforts "to safeguard freedom of
expression".
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which department recently (in March’22) released 2 reports named Rollout of Small
Cells for 5G Networks by leveraging Street Furniture & Internet of Things (IoT)/
Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Standards for Smart Cities?
1) Technology Development and Innovation Programme
2) Industrial R&D Promotion Programme
3) Department of Telecommunications
4) Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion
5) Department of Science and technology
Answer- 3) Department of Telecommunications
Explanation:
K.Rajaraman, Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of
Communications, has released two reports namely:
• Rollout of Small Cells for 5G Networks by leveraging Street Furniture
• Internet of Things (IoT)/ Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Standards
for Smart Cities.
i. The objective of the report is to achieve a timely, hassle-free rollout of 5G services and the
development of a standardized ecosystem for Smart Cities in India.
ii. These reports have been prepared by the respective divisions of the Telecommunication
Engineering Centre (TEC), DoT, Government of India, with multi-stakeholders’ consultation.
2. UNESCO recently (in March’22) included the Living Root Bridges or Jingkieng Jri to the
tentative list of World heritage sites.
In which state is Jingkieng Jri located?
1) Nagaland
2) Mizoram
3) Tripura
4) Meghalaya
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Meghalaya
Explanation:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) includes
Meghalaya’s “Living Root Bridges or Jingkieng Jri” on a tentative list of World heritage sites. At
present there are about 100 living root bridges around 70 villages of Meghalaya’s subtropical
terrain region.
i. Villagers, (especially Khasi and Jaintia tribal communities) build and maintain these bridges
from the past for more than 600 years.
ii. 2022 Tentative list of UNESCO: The Geoglyphs of Konkan region of Maharashtra, Sri
Veerabhadra Temple and Monolithic Bull (Nandi) at Lepakshi of Andhra Pradesh have made it to
the Tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites in 2022.
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3. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Wings India 2022, Asia’s
Largest Event on Civil Aviation held at Hyderabad, Telangana in March 2022?
A) HANSA–NG Aircraft designed and developed by CSIR-NAL are displayed in a showcase
of civil aircraft initiatives at Wings India 2022.
B) The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed an agreement with Bharat Electronics
Ltd to develop indigenous Air Traffic Management Systems (ATMS).
C) In Wings India Awards 2022, Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru has won
‘Best Airport’ and ‘Aviation Innovation’ Award.
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
HANSA–NG Aircraft designed and developed by CSIR-NAL are displayed in a showcase of civil
aircraft initiatives at Wings India 2022.
i. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed an agreement with Bharat Electronics Ltd to
develop indigenous Air Traffic Management Systems (ATMS).
ii. In Wings India Awards 2022, Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru has won ‘Best
Airport’ and ‘Aviation Innovation’ Award.
4. As of March 2022, India plans to build ________ Nuclear Power Plant in ‘fleet mode’ from
2023.
1) 15
2) 10
3) 6
4) 8
5) 5
Answer- 2) 10
Explanation:
India is set to put in motion construction of 10 ‘fleet mode’ nuclear reactors over the next three
years. The First Pour of Concrete (FPC) for a 700 MegaWatts (MW) Kaiga Atomic Power Plant,
Karnataka units 5 & 6 are scheduled by 2023.
i. The centre had approved the construction of 10 indigenously developed Pressurized Heavy-
Water Reactors (PHWRs) of 700 MegaWatts (MW) each in June 2017 with a total cost of Rs 1.05
Lakh crore.
About Indian Pressurised Heavy-Water Reactor – 700:
i. The Indian Pressurized Heavy-Water Reactor is designed by the Bhabha Atomic Research
Centre (BARC).
ii. It is a Generation III reactor developed from the earlier CANDU (Canada Deuterium Uranium-
Pressurized Heavy-Water Reactor) based 220 MW and 540 MW designs.
iii. The Indian Pressurized Heavy-Water Reactor has been upgraded to generate electricity
capacity of 700 MW.
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5. Name the company that recently (in March’22) collaborated with Indian Air Force (IAF)
to launch an Initiative ‘Fleet Card – Fuel on Move’ to Speed Up IAF Convoy Movements.
1) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
2) Oil India Ltd
3) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
4) Hindustan Petroleum Ltd
5) Bharat Petroleum Ltd
Answer- 1) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
Explanation:
Indian Air Force (IAF) in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) started an
initiative called ‘Fleet Card – Fuel on Move’ for the management of fuel supply chain and energy
security for IAF.
i. It was launched by the Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of Air Staff at Headquarters
Western Air Command, Subroto Park in New Delhi.
What is ‘Fleet Card – Fuel on Move’:
• The initiative of IAF will provide a paradigm shift to the logistics management of fuel.
• HQ Western Air Command was earmarked as lead agency in the implementation and
execution of this innovative concept of “Fuel on Move”.
6. Which company recently (in March’22) signed a Rs 473 crore contract with the Ministry
of Defence to construct 8 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) for the Indian Coast Guard?
2) Goa shipyard Ltd
4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd
Answer- 2) Goa shipyard Ltd
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth Rs 473 crore with Goa Shipyard Limited
(GSL) for the construction of eight Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) for the Indian Coast Guard while
meeting the objectives of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
i. The contract was signed by Joint Secretary (Maritime & Systems), Shri Dinesh Kumar and the
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Goa Shipyard Limited, Commodore Bharat Bhushan
Nagpal (Retd) in New Delhi.
ii. The eight Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) will be indigenously designed and manufactured by Goa
Shipyard Limited (GSL) under Buy Category.
7. The minister of Jal Shakti recently (in March’22) launched “Sujalam 2.0 campaign” for
_________ management in New Delhi.
1) Distilled Water
2) Mineral Water
3) Tap Water
4) Black Water
5) Grey Water
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Answer- 5) Grey Water

Explanation:
On the Occasion World Water Day 2022, The Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat launches Sujalam 2.0 campaign for greywater management in a virtual summit
hosted by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) in New Delhi.
i. The objective of the campaign is to manage greywater through people’s participation by
mobilising communities, institutions like panchayats, schools, anganwadi to undertake greywater
management.
ii. Greywater refers to domestic wastewater generated in households or office buildings from
streams without fecal contamination
8. The Ministry of Civil Aviation recently (in March’22) announced that the Indian
Government planned to develop 220 new airports by ________.
1) 2028
2) 2025
3) 2023
4) 2026
5) 2024
Answer- 2) 2025
Explanation:
Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Union Civil Aviation Minister, announced that the Government of India
(GoI) planned to develop as many as 220 new airports by 2025, citing the aviation industry as a
major component of India’s economy.
i. In the following years, cargo flights for perishable food items will be boosted by 30%, with 133
new flights.
ii. The government also intends to build 33 new domestic cargo terminals, 15 new pilot training
schools, more jobs, and a greater focus on the drone sector.
iii. AAI plans to create three new greenfield airports in the country: Hollongi, Hirasar, and
Dholera, as well as 42 brownfield airports.
9. In which place the union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah attended the 83rd Raising
Day parade of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in March 2022?
1) Sikkim
2) Assam
3) Jammu and Kashmir
4) Uttarakhand
5) New Delhi
Answer- 3) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
Amit Shah, Union Minister for Home Affairs attended the 83rd Raising Day parade of the Central
Reserve Police Force (CRPF) held at Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir(J&K)
as Chief Guest.
i. The 83rd CRPF Raising Day was observed on 27th July 2021.
ii. This is the first time that CRPF Raising Day celebrations are conducted outside Delhi.
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BANKING AND FINANCE
10. Which bank recently (in March’22) partnered with EaseMyTrip to launch green debit
cards made using polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material to promote sustainable tourism?
1) IDFC FIRST Bank
2) CSB Bank
3) South Indian Bank
4) DBS Bank India
5) RBL Bank
Answer- 4) DBS Bank India
Explanation:
DBS Bank India signed a partnership agreement with EaseMyTrip to launch an environment-
friendly international debit card or green debit card, made up of 99% recycled polyvinyl chloride
(PVC) material.
Objective- Through this collaboration, EaseMyTrip aims to promote sustainability and incentivise
sustainable tourism.
About DBS Bank India Limited:
MD & CEO- Surojit Shome
11. Which organisation recently (in March’22) issued world 1st Wildlife Conservation Bond
(WCB) to protect Africa’s Black Rhino?
1) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
2) World Wide Fund for Nature
3) United Nations Environment Programme
4) African Development Bank
5) World Bank
Answer- 5) World Bank
Explanation:
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) has created the
world’s first kind of Wildlife Conservation Bond (WCB), also known as the “RhinoBond,” in
support of South Africa’s efforts to protect the endangered species.
i. It is a five-year, USD 150 million Sustainable Development Bond, matures in 2027, that includes
a potential performance payment from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
About Wildlife Conservation Bond (WCB) or the Rhino Bond:
i. It was issued by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) at 94.84
percent of the nominal aggregate amount, with a maximum Conservation Success Payment of US
$13.76 million.
12. Name the Small Finance Bank (SFB) that recently (in March’22) launched a limited
edition of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) branded debit card in the Equiverse virtual world.
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Equitas SFB
3) ESAF SFB
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4) Capital SFB
5) Utkarsh SFB
Answer- 2) Equitas SFB
Explanation:
Equitas Small Finance Bank (SFB) Limited has announced the launch of a limited edition Chennai
Super Kings (CSK) branded debit card that can be availed along with an experience at
‘Equiverse’ virtual world.
i. It is the first bank to introduce the Equitas Bank CSK Debit Card in the Equiverse, a special
edition debit card for Chennai Super King (CSK) fans who shared space with the team’s avatars in
this virtual experience at www.equiverse.in.
About Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited:
MD & CEO – Vasudevan Pathangi Narasimhan
Establishment – September 5, 2016
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamilnadu
13. As per the latest (in March’22) public debt management report by the Ministry of
Finance, the Central Government’s total liabilities increased to __________ in Q3FY22 from Rs
125.71 lakh crore in Q2FY22.
1) Rs 128.41 lakh crore
2) Rs. 126.98 lakh crore
Answer- 1) Rs 128.41 lakh crore
Explanation:
In accordance with the latest public debt management report by the Ministry of Finance, the
Central Government’s total liabilities rose to Rs 128.41 lakh crore in December quarter
(Q3FY22) from Rs 125.71 lakh crore in Q2FY22.
i. This increase reflects a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.15%.
ii. In absolute terms, the total liabilities, including liabilities under the ‘Public Account’ of the
government, jumped to Rs 1,28,41,996 crore in Q3FY22 as compared to Rs 1,25,71,747 crore in
Q2FY22.
14. Name the Olympic medalist who was recently (in March’22) honoured with the 3rd
edition of BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year(ISWOTY) 2021.
1) Lovlina Borgohain
2) Mirabai Chanu
3) Sakshi Malik
4) Mary Kom
5) Saina Nehwal
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Answer- 2) Mirabai Chanu

Explanation:
Indian Weightlifter, Padma Shri Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, who became the first Indian
weightlifter to win a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, has won the 3rd edition of the (British
Broadcasting Corporation) BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year(ISWOTY) 2021.
i. BBC Lifetime Achievement Award 2021: Karnam Malleswari, former Indian weightlifter.
ii. BBC Emerging Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2021: Shafali Verma, the youngest female
cricketer who played for India in the Women’s T20 International match in 2019.
iii. BBC ISWOTY is the sports award by BBC Hindi in India that celebrates and honours India’s
finest sportswomen and it highlights the extraordinary achievements of sportswomen in India.
15. As per Duff & Phelps (Now Kroll)’s “Digital Acceleration 2.0” report, Who is India's most
valued celebrity 2021 for the 5th consecutive time with the brand value of USD 185.7
million?
1) Alia Bhatt
2) MS Dhoni
3) Akshay Kumar
4) Virat Kohli
5) Ranveer Singh
Answer- 4) Virat Kohli
Explanation:
According to the Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2021 (7th Edition) titled “Digital Acceleration
2.0.” released by Duff & Phelps (Now Kroll), Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli was ranked as India’s
most valued celebrity for the 5th consecutive time in 2021 with the brand value of USD 185.7
million in 2021.
Rank Name Brand Value (In Millions)
1 Virat Kohli USD 185.7
2 Ranveer Singh USD 158.3
3 Akshay Kumar USD 139.6
16. In March 2022, ICICI Bank & HDFC Bank signed an investment agreement for a ________
stake in India Debt Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL).
1) 30%
2) 25%
3) 15%
4) 10%
5) 20%
Answer- 3) 15%
Explanation:
The ICICI Bank & HDFC Bank signed an investment agreement for a 15% stake in India Debt
Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL). The IDRCL was established to manage stressed assets in India.
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i. The approval for the deal was given by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Department of
Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.
ii. IDRCL works in tandem with the National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) to clean
up bad loans.
iii. HDFC Bank will also acquire a 15% equity stake in IDRCL for Rs. 7.50 crore. The first tranche
of equity investment for Rs 3 crore is expected to be complete by 31 March 2022.
17. In which institute the Petascale Supercomputer “PARAM Shakti” was recently (in
March’22) inaugurated under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)?
1) IIT- Kharagpur
2) IIT- Kanpur
3) IIT- Madras
4) IIT- Roorkee
5) IIT- Delhi
Answer- 1) IIT- Kharagpur
Explanation:
Jagdeep Dhankhar, Governor of West Bengal, inaugurated the Petascale Supercomputer PARAM
Shakti under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) – a joint initiative of the Ministry of
Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Department of Science and Technology
(DST) at IIT- Kharagpur in West Bengal.
About PARAM Shakti:
i. The supercomputer PARAM Shakti is based on a heterogeneous and hybrid configuration of
Intel Xeon Skylake processors and NVIDIA Tesla V100.
ii. The system was designed and implemented by the HPC Technologies team, Centre for
Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
iii. This facility has pioneered in using Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHx) based efficient cooling
systems to obtain a high power usage effectiveness. RDHx Systems Help With High-Density Data
Center Cooling.
SPORTS
18. In March 2022, India secured 8th position with 14 medals in The 13th Fazza
International Para Athletics Championships of World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2022.
Which city hosted the “World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2022” in March 2022?
1) Tokyo, Japan
2) Dubai, UAE
3) Doha, Qatar
4) London, UK
5) Paris, France
Answer- 2) Dubai, UAE
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Explanation:
The 13th Fazza International Para Athletics Championships of World Para Athletics Grand Prix
2022 held at Dubai, UAE from 21 March to 24 March 2022, in which India secured 8th position
with 14 medals.
i. India secured 5 Gold, 6 Silver and 3 Bronze medals.
Overall Medal Standings:
• Position 1 – Colombia 25 medals (12 gold)
• Position 2 – Algeria 16 medals (11 gold)
OBITUARY
19. Bhim Bahadur Gurung recently (in March’22) passed away. He is the former CM of
which state?
1) Tripura
2) Meghalaya
3) Nagaland
4) Mizoram
5) Sikkim
Answer- 5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Bhim Bahadur Gurung (B.B. Gurung), Former and 3rd Chief Minister (CM) of Sikkim has passed
away at his residence in Lumsui in Gangtok, Sikkim.
i. B.B. Gurung served as a teacher and a staff reporter in a Calcutta(Kolkata)-based newspaper the
Amrita Bazar Patrika and he also edited the first news-based Nepali Journal of Sikkim, called
Kanchenjunga.
ii. He served as the 3rd CM of Sikkim from 11 May to 24 May 1984, the shortest term in the
history of Sikkim.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
20. The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare recently (in March’22) released a
book, “Indian Agriculture towards 2030: Pathways for Enhancing Farmers’ Income,
Nutritional Security and Sustainable Food and Farm Systems’’.
Which of the following organisations launched the book, “Indian Agriculture towards
2030”?
1) NITI Aayog
2) Food and Agriculture Organization
3) NABARD
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
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Explanation:
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), Narendra Singh Tomar
released a book titled ‘’Indian Agriculture towards 2030: Pathways for Enhancing Farmers’
Income, Nutritional Security and Sustainable Food and Farm Systems’’ at the event.
i. It is published by Springer Publications. The event was organized by NITI Aayog (National
Institution for Transforming India) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the
United Nations.
ii. The book was edited by Ramesh Chand, Pramod Joshi and Shyam Khadka.
IMPORTANT DAYS
21. The world Piano Day 2022 was observed across the globe on _____________.
1) 25th March 2022
2) 28th March 2022
3) 26th March 2022
4) 29th March 2022
5) 27th March 2022
Explanation:
World Piano Day is annually observed across the globe on the 88th day of the year (mostly falls
on 29th or 28th March), which is the same as the number of keys on the piano, with an aim to
celebrate the Piano, an acoustic, keyboard, stringed percussion instrument.
i. The World Piano Day 2022 falls on 29th March 2022 and the idea of Piano Day was initiated
by German pianist/composer/producer Nils Frahm.
ii. The first-ever World Piano day was celebrated on 29th March 2015.
CA STATIC GK
22. In which year the “battle of Buxar” took place between the East India Company (British)
and the combined armies of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah and Shah Alam II?
1) 1764
2) 1735
3) 1658
4) 1757
5) 1760
Answer- 1) 1764
Explanation:
The Battle of Buxar 1764 was fought between the forces under the command of the British East
India Company, led by Hector Munro, and the combined armies of Mir Qasim, Nawab of Bengal;
Shuja-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Awadh; and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
23. Who was the founder of Indian National Congress in 1885?

1) Dadabhai Naoroji
2) Annie Besant
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3) Allan Octavian Hume

4) Lord Dufferin
5) W C Banerjee
Answer- 3) Allan Octavian Hume
Explanation:
The Indian National Congress (INC) conducted its first session in Bombay from 28 to 31 December
1885 at the initiative of retired Civil Service officer Allan Octavian Hume.
i. A. O Hume organized the first meeting in Bombay with the approval of the Viceroy Lord
Dufferin.
ii. W C Banerjee was the first president of Congress; the first session was attended by 72
delegates, representing each province of India.
24. Which article of the Indian constitution deals with a Money bill?
1) Article 117 (3)
2) Article 110 (1)
3) Article 117
4) Article 100
5) Article 110
Answer- 5) Article 110
Explanation:
A money bill is defined by Article 110 of the Constitution, as a draft law that contains only
provisions that deal with all or any of the matters listed therein, whether a bill is a money bill or
not, the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision on the issue shall be considered final.
• Money bills—Article 110
• Financial bills—Article 117 & Article 117 (3)
25. In the 94th Academy Awards (Oscars 2022), who won the best director award for the
film “The Power of the Dog”?
1) Siân Heder
2) Jane Campion
3) Kathryn Bigelow
4) Chloé Zhao
5) Justin Raleigh
Answer- 2) Jane Campion
Explanation:
Jane Campion wins best director Oscar for “The Power of the Dog” in the 94th Academy Awards
2022. Campion becomes the third woman to win the award, after Chloé Zhao in 2021 and Kathryn
Bigelow in 2010
26. Bharti Airtel recently (in March’22) acquired a 4.7 per cent stake in Indus Towers from
Vodafone Group for __________.
1) Rs 2, 093 crore
2) Rs 1, 238 crore
3) Rs 2,388 crore
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4) Rs 3,782 crore
5) Rs 1,882 crore
Answer- 3) Rs 2,388 crore
Explanation:
In March 2022, Bharti Airtel along with its wholly-owned subsidiary acquired a 4.7 per cent stake
in Indus Towers from Vodafone Group for about Rs 2,388 crore.
27. What is the current (as of March’22) doctor-population ratio in India?

1) 1:926
2) 1:1000
3) 1:532
4) 1:834
5) 1:632
Answer- 4) 1:834
Explanation:
In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, the Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dr Bharati
Pravin Pawar said the doctor-population ratio is 1 : 834 in the country.
There are also two lakh 89 thousand registered dentists, 32 lakh 63 thousand registered nursing
personnel and 13 lakh allied and Healthcare professionals in the country.
28. Solomon Island is a nation in the Melanesia region. What is the capital of Solomon
Island?
1) Noumea
2) Palikir
3) Port Moresby
4) Port Vila
5) Honiara
Answer- 5) Honiara
Explanation:
Solomon Islands is a nation in Melanesia, east of Papua New Guinea, comprising more than 990
islands. Its capital is Honiara, located on the island of Guadalcanal. The Solomon Islands have
been inhabited by Melanesian people for at least 30,000 years.
i. Melanesia is a subregion of Oceania in the southwestern Pacific Ocean
29. The Union government recently (in March’22) launched SLNP and AJAY to install smart,
energy efficient LED street lights and solar street lights across the country.
What does SLNP stand for?
1) Street Light National Program
2) Solar Lamp National Program
3) Street Lamp National Program
4) Street Light New Program
5) Solar Lamp new New Program
Answer- 1) Street Light National program
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Explanation:
The Street Light National program (SLNP) was launched by the Government in January 2015 to
replace conventional street lights with smart and energy efficient LED street lights in the
municipal sector across the country.
i. Atal Jyoti Yojana (AJAY) Phase-II which provides for installation of solar street lights in remote,
rural and semi-urban areas
30. The union government approved the continuation of the PACER scheme from 2021 to
2026.
The PACER Scheme under which ministry?
1) Ministry of Power
2) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
5) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Answer- 5) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Explanation:
The Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER) scheme comprises the Antarctic program,
Indian Arctic program, Southern Ocean program and Cryosphere and Climate program.
i. It is being implemented successfully through National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research
(NCPOR), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
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Explanation:
The Street Light National program (SLNP) was launched by the Government in January 2015 to
replace conventional street lights with smart and energy efficient LED street lights in the
municipal sector across the country.
i. Atal Jyoti Yojana (AJAY) Phase-II which provides for installation of solar street lights in remote,
rural and semi-urban areas
30. The union government approved the continuation of the PACER scheme from 2021 to
2026.
The PACER Scheme under which ministry?
1) Ministry of Power
2) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
5) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Answer- 5) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Explanation:
The Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER) scheme comprises the Antarctic program,
Indian Arctic program, Southern Ocean program and Cryosphere and Climate program.
i. It is being implemented successfully through National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research
(NCPOR), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which state recently (in March’22) signed a pact with Assam to resolve the border
dispute in six places?
1) Mizoram
2) Nagaland
4) West Bengal
5) Meghalaya
Answer- 5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad
Sangma in the presence of Union Home Minister, Amit Shah had signed a pact to resolve the
protracted border dispute in six out of twelve places along the 884.9 Kilometre border between
the two states.
i. The day is called as ‘Historic day’ as it resolves five-decade old border dispute between Assam
and Meghalaya, since the demarcation of Meghalaya from Assam in 1972 also Meghalaya has
issues with the Assam Reorganisation Act, 1971.
ii. The First Phase of settlement covers 36 villages situated in six places (Hahim, Gizang, Tarabari,
Boklapara, Khanapara-Pilingkata, Ratacherra) out of twelve covering an area of 36.79 square
kilometres.
2. Name the company that recently (in March’22) signed a Rs 3,102 Crore contract with the
Ministry of Defence to supply an Advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) suite for Fighter
aircraft & Instrumented Electronic Warfare Range (IEWR) for the IAF.
2) DRDO
4) ISRO
Answer- 3) Bharat Electronics Ltd
Explanation:
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Signed a Contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Bengaluru,
Karnataka and BEL Hyderabad, Telangana for supply of Advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) suite
for Fighter aircraft & for Instrumented Electronic Warfare Range (IEWR) for the Indian Air Force
(IAF) respectively with a total outlay of Rs.3,102 Crore.
i. MoD and BEL, Bengaluru, Karnataka signed a Contract worth Rs.1993 Crore for supply of
Advanced EW suite for Fighter aircraft of IAF and the EW suite was designed & developed by
Defence Research and Development Organisation
ii. A contract has been signed between the MoD and BEL, Hyderabad, Telangana for the
development of an IEWR for the IAF at a cost of ~Rs 1,109 crore.
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3. Name the second P-8I aircraft squadron that was recently (in March’22) commissioned
by the Indian Navy at the INS Hansa, Goa.
1) INAS 316
2) INAS 552
3) INAS 308
4) INAS 342
5) INAS 561
Answer- 1) INAS 316
Explanation:
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Radhakrishnan Hari Kumar commissioned a second P-8I
aircraft squadron of four aircraft named ‘Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 316’ at the INS
(Indian Naval Ship) Hansa Naval air base in Goa.
i. INAS 316 has been christened ‘The Condors’, one of the world’s largest flying birds with a large
wingspan.
ii. Boeing has developed a 10-year ‘Communication, Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic
Management (CNS/ATM) modernisation roadmap’ for the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to
modernize its air traffic management.
4. As per the National TB Prevalence Survey in India 2019-2021’ Report, _______ topped the
TB prevalence in India among the population aged above 15 years and among all age
groups.
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Gujarat
3) Delhi
4) Kerala
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 3) Delhi
Explanation:
According to the ‘India TB Report 2022 – Coming Together to End TB Altogether’, India has
recorded a 19% increase in Tuberculosis (TB) cases in 2021 over 2020.
i. As per ‘National TB Prevalence Survey in India 2019-2021’ Report, Delhi has topped the TB
Prevalence in India (among the population aged above 15 years and among all age groups) with
534 cases per 1 lakh population and 747 per 1 Lakh population (highest in India) respectively.
ii. The report was released by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya during the “STEP Up to
End TB 2022” Summit organised on the occasion of World TB Day 2022.
5. Who recently (in March’22) launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain Campaign
2022 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Prahlad Singh Patel
3) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
4) Ram Nath Kovind
5) Amit Shah
Answer- 4) Ram Nath Kovind
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Explanation:
Ram Nath Kovind, President of India, launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA:
CTR) campaign – 2022 during the event organised by the National Water Mission, Department of
Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti at Vigyan
Bhawan, New Delhi.
i. President Ram Nath Kovind also felicitated the1st Prize winners of the 3rd National Water
Awards(NWA) 2020.
6. Which country recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with India to jointly explore
Lithium and Cobalt mineral resources?
1) Australia
2) New Zealand
3) Germany
4) Indonesia
5) Singapore
Answer- 1) Australia
Explanation:
The Government of India and Australia has committed to invest USD 6 million jointly to explore
Lithium and Cobalt mines in Australia in the next six months.
The MoU includes building an Australia-India partnership in the critical mineral ecosystem;
development of a robust and commercially-viable critical mineral supply chain to support
sustainable production; and ensuring reliable supplies of the materials needed to fuel sectors such
as transport, energy, telecommunications, medicine, aviation and defence.
7. Which of the following companies were recently (in March’22) partnered with Council of
Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)-Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) for Eco-friendly
Aviation Fuel?
1) Boeing
2) SpiceJet
3) HAL
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
SpiceJet, Boeing and Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)-Indian Institute of
Petroleum (IIP) are working together to explore opportunities for the use of Sustainable Aviation
Fuel (SAF) in the Indian aviation industry.
i. The coordination is part of their commitment to support reducing carbon emissions to achieve
environmental goals.
ii. They will work to leverage SAF supply from CSIR-IIP and its production partners and licensees
to help SpiceJet decarbonise its fleet.
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BANKING AND FINANCE
8. Name the bank that recently (in March’22) partnered with Kwik.ID to implement digital
KYC, Video KYC & e KYC for its network in India.
1) Bank of Maharashtra
2) Bank of India
3) Bank of Canada
4) Central Bank of India
5) Punjab National Bank
Answer- 4) Central Bank of India
Explanation:
Central Bank of India (CBI) partnered with Kwik.ID to implement digital Know Your Customer
(KYC), video KYC and eKYC for its network across India.
Objective: To bring seamless onboarding and provide efficient digital facilities to the customers
across India.
i. The partnership will support the implementation of its digital transformation agenda and also
help in digital finance initiatives.
About Central Bank of India (CBI):
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Founded- 1911
MD & CEO- M. V. Rao
9. Which insurance company recently (in March’22) launched India’s first industry-based
digital customer engagement and rewards programme named "VAULT program"?
1) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
2) Cholamandalam MS General Insurance
3) Edelweiss General Insurance
4) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
5) Kotak Mahindra General Insurance
Answer- 4) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Explanation:
HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company launched its VAULT program. It is India’s first
industry based digital customer engagement and rewards program.
This program is an experiment to test a new idea under the Regulatory Sandbox of IRDAI
(Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India ).
About VAULT program:
i. It is a customer engagement-based membership program. ii.Under the program, eligible
customers will be incentivized by way of reward points on meeting the various criteria such as
staying insured under the policy for more than two years, holding two active HDFC ERGO retail
policies etc.
ii. Maximum customer enrolments under this program will be 10,000. This reward program will
cover Optima Restore health insurance customers.
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10. Which company that recently (in March’22) partnered with Pine Labs to launch Tap to
Pay for UPI?
1) MobiKwik
2) Google Pay
3) Paytm
4) BharatPe
5) PhonePe
Answer- 2) Google Pay
Explanation:
Google Pay, payment platform of Google, has partnered with Pine Labs to launch Tap to Pay for
UPI (Unified Payments Interface) – a functionality that aims to bring the seamless convenience of
Tap to Pay to UPI.
i. With this new feature, users can just tap their phones on the Point of Sales (POS) terminal and
authenticate transactions on their phones using their UPI PIN.
About Pine Labs:
CEO – Amrish Rau
Headquarters – Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Founded – 1998
11. In March 2022, ICRA decreased the forecast of India's GDP growth for FY23 to _______
from 8%.
1) 7.2%
2) 7.8%
3) 6.9%
4) 7.5%
5) 7.0%
Answer- 1) 7.2%
Explanation:
The rating agency ICRA (formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India
Limited) reduced its forecast of the year-on-year (YoY) growth of India's Gross Domestic Product
(GDP at constant 2011-12 prices) by 0.8% in FY23 to 7.2% from 8%. The K-shaped recovery is
likely to continue.
i. The GDP expansion in FY22 is projected at 8.5% which is lower than the National Statistical
Office’s (NSO’s) second advance estimate of 8.9%.
12. Who recently (in March’22) won Governor of the year Award 2022 at the 9th Central
Banking Awards 2022?
1) Mario Marcel (Chile)
2) Ernest Addison (Ghana)
3) Margarita Delgado (Spain)
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4) Mark Carney (England)

5) Victoria Rodriguez (México)
Answer- 1) Mario Marcel (Chile)
Explanation:
Mario Marcel Cullell (Mario Marcel), the Governor of Banco Central de Chile (BCCh – Central
Bank of Chile) has won the Governor of the year Award 2022 at the 9th edition of the Central
Banking Awards 2022. The award recognises all-around achievements in the job.
• The annual Central Banking Awards 2022 is made up of 17 central bank categories and
14 partner and service provider categories and the inaugural Central Banking Awards
were presented in 2014.
About Mario Marcel:
i. Mario Marcel served as the Governor of the BCCh from 2016 to January 2022.
ii. He resigned his post as governor in January 2022, and became finance minister under the new
administration of Gabriel Boric, President of Chile.
13. Which of the following battalions of the Dogra Regiments was recently (in March ’22)
honoured with the "President’s Colours"/Nishaan by General Manoj Mukund Naravane?
1) 20 DOGRA
2) 17 DOGRA
3) 21 DOGRA
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Chief of the Army staff presented the prestigious ‘President’s
Colours’ also known as ‘Nishaan’ to two battalions of the Dogra Regiments namely 20 DOGRA and
21 DOGRA during a colour presentation parade held at the Dogra Regiment Centre, Faizabad
Uttar Pradesh.
About President’s Colours:
i. The President’s Colour Award is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon any military unit
of India.
ii. It is also known as ′Nishaan′ which is an emblem that will be worn by all unit officers on the
left-hand sleeve of their uniform.
14. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) recently (in March’22) extended the term of
its Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg till _________.
1) November, 2023
2) July, 2023
3) August, 2023
4) June, 2023
5) September, 2023
Answer- 5) September, 2023
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Explanation:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) extended the term of its Secretary-General Jens
Stoltenberg by one year until 30 September, 2023.
i. Jens Stoltenberg, a former Prime Minister of Norway, took the office of Secretary General in
October 2014. In September 2021, his term was set to end.
About North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO):
Members- 30 states (as of 2022)
Founded- 4 April 1949
Headquarters– Brussels, Belgium
15. Who recently (in March’22) re-elected as the Chairman of Payments Council of India
(PCI) for the 2nd time?
1) Vishwas Patel
2) Ajay Kumar Kapoor
3) Umesh Bellur
4) Biswamohan Mahapatra
5) Loney Antony
Answer- 1) Vishwas Patel
Explanation:
Vishwas Patel has been re-elected as the Chairman of Payments Council of India (PCI) for the
second time, previously he was elected as a Chairman of PCI in the year 2018.
i. In 2013, he served as Co-Chairman of PCI. PCI is a payments ecosystem industry body, and is a
part of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).
16. In March 2022, Himanta Biswa Sarma was re-elected as the President of the Badminton
Association of India (BAI) for a period of 4 years.
Himanta Biswa Sarma is the Chief Minister of which state?
1) Manipur
2) Assam
3) Jharkhand
4) Tripura
5) Mizoram
Answer- 2) Assam
Explanation:
Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister (CM) of Assam was re-elected as the President of the
Badminton Association of India (BAI) for a period of 4 years from 2022 to 2026 during the
General Body Meeting held Guwahati, Assam.
i. He has been serving as the President of BAI since 2017 and he is also the Vice President of
Badminton Asia and a member of the Executive Council of Badminton World Federation(BWF).
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17. At what percentage the central government recently (in March’22) sold its stake in Oil
and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) through an Offer for Sale (OFS) to raise Rs 3,000
crore?
1) 1.0%
2) 4.2%
3) 2.0%
4) 1.5%
5) 3.2%
Answer- 4) 1.5%
Explanation:
The Central Government is selling its 1.5% stake in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
through an Offer for Sale (OFS) to raise worth ~Rs 3,000 crore. It is being sold at a 7% discounted
floor price of Rs 159/share. The 1.5% equity stake sale also includes a 0.75% greenshoe option.
i. The OFS is open on March 30-31, 2022. The Central Government owns a 60.41% stake in ONGC.
ii. The Central Government as a promoter is selling up to 94,352,094 equity shares of ONGC with a
face value of Rs 5 each on March 30, 2022 (to non-retail investors) and on March 31, 2022 (to
retail investors) with an option to additionally sell (greenshoe option) 94,352,094 equity shares
in case of oversubscription
18. In March 2022, IDBI Bank sold its _______ stake in Ageas Federal Life Insurance Company
(AFLI) to Ageas Insurance International NV.
1) 30%
2) 25%
3) 10%
4) 35%
5) 40%
Answer- 2) 25%
Explanation:
Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI Bank) announced to offload its 25% stake in Ageas
Federal Life Insurance Company (AFLI) to Ageas Insurance International NV.
i. The board of directors of the IDBI Bank approved to sell its 200 million equity shares in AFLI to
Ageas pursuant to exercise of Call Option by Ageas.
ii. In December 2020, IDBI Bank also sold a 23% stake in an insurance joint venture (JV) to Ageas
Insurance International for Rs 507.10 crore, following this the insurer’s name was changed from
IDBI Federal Life Insurance to Ageas Federal Life Insurance company limited by this raised Ageas
stake to 49% in the insurance company.
About Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI):
CEO & MD– Rakesh Sharma
Tagline– Bank Aisa Dost Jaisa
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SPORTS
19. Which country won the 3rd edition of South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) under 18
Women’s Championship 2022 held at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand in March 2022?
1) Pakistan
2) Sri Lanka
3) India
4) Bangladesh
5) Nepal
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
India wins 3rd edition of South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under – 18 (U-18) Women’s
Championship 2022 by defeating Bangladesh women’s football U-18 team, which took place in
JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
About South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-18 Championship 2022:
i. The three-nation tournament consists of India, Bangladesh and Nepal.
ii. India wins the tournament in 2022 for the first time.
iii. Lynda kom Serato representing India, was adjudged the Most Valuable Player of the
tournament and the highest goal scorer, scoring 5 goals.
IMPORTANT DAYS
20. The International Day of the Unborn Child was observed across the globe on _________.
1) 25th March, 2022
2) 27th March, 2022
3) 30th March, 2022
4) 26th March, 2022
5) 28th March, 2022
Answer- 1) 25th March. 2022
Explanation:
International Day of the Unborn Child was observed across the globe on 25th March, 2022 to
remember the millions of unborn children whose lives have been ended by the violence of
abortion.
i. The day was first observed in 1993 in El Salvador as ‘Day of the Right to Be Born’.
ii. The government of India legalised abortion with ‘Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (1971),
creating a framework meant to protect women from the grave risks of unsafe abortion.
STATE NEWS
21. In March 2022, _______ became the 1st state to introduce a scheme to offer personal loans
for prisoners?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
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4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Maharashtra government has introduced a scheme that allows prisoners to obtain personal
loans from banks of up to Rs. 50,000 to help their families improve their living conditions and
meet expenses related to their legal matters. It will be a first of its kind initiative in our country.
i. The Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank would provide loans up to 50,000 under the scheme
at a 7% interest rate.
ii. It is the first innovative scheme in India that offers prisoners a loan based on the income earned
while working in a prison. It needs no guarantor and will be disbursed on a personal bond and
this type of loan is called a “khavti” loan, and benefits approximately 1,055 prisoners.
22. Which state government recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with the LuLu group to
implement Rs. 3,500 crores projects?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu government has inked an MoU with the LuLu Group of the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) in Abu Dhabi to implement three major projects worth Rs. 3,500 crores in Tamil
Nadu.
i. The investment is to set up shopping malls, hypermarkets and a food-logistic park in Tamil
Nadu. Tamil Nadu signed various MoUs with investors to attract ₹6,100 crore investment during
the five-day visit to the UAE.
CA STATIC GK
23. In which year the 2nd Battle of Panipat took place between Akbar and Hemu?
1) 1774
2) 1529
3) 1761
4) 1526
5) 1556
Answer- 5) 1556
Explanation:
The Second Battle of Panipat took place in 1556, between the forces of Samrat Hem Chandra
Vikramaditya, popularly called Hemu and the forces of the Mughal emperor Akbar.
i. Akbar defeated Hemu in the 2nd battle of Panipat.
Note- 1st Battle of Panipat- 1526, 3rd Battle of Panipat-1761
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24. Who is known as the Architect of Modern India?

1) Subhas Chandra Bose
2) Jawaharlal Nehru
3) Mahatma Gandhi
4) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
5) Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Answer- 2) Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of independent India. One of the most prominent
leaders of India’s Independence Movement, Pandit Nehru is known as the architect of modern
India.
25. The Joint sitting of both the Houses is chaired by __________.

1) President of India
2) Speaker of Lok Sabha
3) Vice-President of India
4) Speaker of Rajya Sabha
5) Prime Minister of India
Answer- 2) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation:
The joint sitting of the Parliament is called by the President (Article 108). It is presided over by
the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
i. In his absence, it is presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, or in his absence, the
Deputy-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides.
26. In which field Giridhari Ram Gonjhu received the Padma Shri award in 2022?
2) Art
5) Civil Service
Answer- 4) Literature and Education
Explanation:
Dr. Giridhari Ram Gonjhu, an eminent litterateur, educationist and cultural worker of
Jharkhand, received the 2022 Padma Shri award posthumously in the field of literature and
education.
Dr. Gonjhu was knowledgeable in Hindi and Nagpuri language and had been a professor in the
Tribal Language Department of Ranchi University.
27. Who is the current (as of March’22) MD & CEO of IDBI Bank?
1) Amitabh Chaudhry
2) Rajiv Lall
3) Atanu Chakraborty
4) Rakesh Sharma
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5) Ramesh Babu
Answer- 4) Rakesh Sharma
Explanation:
About Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI):
CEO & MD– Rakesh Sharma
Tagline– Bank Aisa Dost Jaisa
28. As per the census 2011, What is the literacy rate of India?
1) 82.14%
2) 68.04%
3) 74.04%
4) 70.04%
5) 65.46%
Answer- 3) 74.04%
Explanation:
As per the census 2011, Total Person Literacy Rate- 74.04%
• Males- 82.14%
• Females- 65.46%
29. The Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) has increased to _______ in FY 2019-20 from
11.33% in FY 2017-18.
1) 18.56%
2) 17.23%
3) 15.98%
4) 14.69%
5) 13.52%
Answer- 4) 14.69%
Explanation:
As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, recovery made by public sector banks (PSBs) during the
financial year as a percentage of gross non-performing assets (NPAs) as on beginning of the
financial year (FY) has improved from 11.33% in FY 2017-18, to 13.52% in FY 2018-19, to
14.69% in FY 2019-20.
i. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad in a written
reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
30. In March 2022, Indian Army received the Sako 338 TRG-42 sniper rifles in Jammu and
Kashmir.
From which country India got the Sako 338 TRG-42 rifles?
1) Finland
2) Israel
3) Japan
4) France
5) Russia
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Answer- 1) Finland
Explanation:
The Indian Army has inducted the Sako 338 TRG-42 sniper rifles from Finland for troops
deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.
i. The Sako .338 TRG-42 sniper rifles have a better range, firepower, and telescopic sights than
those possessed by the adversary.


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3. The Narasingapettai Nagaswaram, a classical wind music instrument, recently (in

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ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

1) Ministry of Labour and Employment

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

1st Italy 6 (3-Gold, 2-Silver, 1-Bronze)

2nd Turkey 2 (2-Gold)

3rd slovakia 4 (1-Gold, 1-Silver, 2-Bronze)

9th India 1 (1-Silver)

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26. Who becomes first para-athlete to receive Padma Bhushan in 2022?

4) Literature and Education

1 Radheyshyam Khemka (Posthumous) Literature and Education

2 Prabha Atre Art

3 General Bipin Rawat (Posthumous) Civil Service

4 Kalyan Singh (Posthumous) Public Affairs

30. Where is Zoji La pass located?

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BANKING AND FINANCE

ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

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APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

25. Who is the first Indian Governor-General of independent India?

26. What is the minimum age to become a member of Lok Sabha?

27. Which ministry launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)?

30. What is the capital of Turkmenistan?

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BANKING AND FINANCE

About Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

Answer- 1) Pushkar Singh Dhami

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

10. In March 2022, Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves Acquisition of

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

About BrahMos Aerospace

C) A proposal for a 21 MW hydro power project at Hakchang village in Tuensang district

20. Where is the Headquarters of the World Meteorological Organization(WMO)?

1 Kalyan Singh (Posthumous) Public Affairs

2 Prabha Atre Art

3 General Bipin Rawat (Posthumous) Civil Service

4 Radheyshyam Khemka (Posthumous) Literature and Education

28. Where is Sasthamkotta Lake located?

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15. Which organization/Ministry launched an e-book named‘’Climate Hazards and