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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – May 2022

Top 100 Questions
1. The Ministry of MSME recently (in April’22) launched the MSME Sustainable Zero Defect Zero
Effect (ZED) Certification Scheme to provide a roadmap to global competitiveness for the
MSMEs of India.
At what % of Micro Enterprises will receive subsidies in their businesses under the ZED
certification scheme?
1) 50%
2) 80%
3) 40%
4) 60%
5) 90%
Answer- 2) 80%
Explanation:
Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Narayan Tatu Rane launched the
MSME Sustainable Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) Certification Scheme.
i. The scheme focuses to reduce wastage substantially, increase productivity, enhance environmental
consciousness, save energy, optimally use natural resources, expand their markets, etc. The scheme
comprises three certification levels including bronze, silver and gold.
• Under the ZED certification scheme, the MSMEs will get subsidies in enterprises such as, Micro
Enterprises: 80%
• Small Enterprises: 60%
• Medium Enterprises: 50%
2. Name the bank that recently (in April '22) launched its first digital product, pre-approved
personal loan (PAPL), under the Project World of Advanced Virtual Experience (WAVE).
1) Punjab National Bank
2) Indian Bank
3) Union Bank of India
4) Bank of India
5) Bank of Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank, a public sector lender, has introduced its first digital product, Pre-Approved Personal
Loan (PAPL), which aims to provide customers with instant loan disbursement through a three-step
process.
i. The PAPL is a part of the Bank’s Project – World of Advanced Virtual Experience (WAVE).
3. In April 2022, the Star9 Mobility Private Limited bought the 51% entire stake of Government
of India in Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) for ________.
1) Rs 409.34 crore
2) Rs 211.14 crore

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3) Rs 398.65 crore
4) Rs 506.12 crore
5) Rs 176.35 crore
Answer- 2) Rs 211.14 crore
Explanation:
The Alternative Mechanism, empowered by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has
approved the highest bid of Star9 Mobility Private Limited, quoting Rs 211.14 crore, for the sale of
the entire shareholding of the Government of India (GoI) – 51% of Shareholding, of Pawan Hans
Limited (PHL) and transfer of management control.
i. Pawan Hans Limited(PHL) is a joint venture of GoI (51%) and ONGC(Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation) Limited(49%) providing helicopter and aero mobility services.
4. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is set to build India’s first
indigenous hydrogen-fuelled electric vessels at ___________.
1) Mishra Dhatu Nigam
2) Cochin Shipyard Limited
3) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
4) Hindustan Shipyard
5) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Answer- 2) Cochin Shipyard Limited
Explanation:
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is set to build India’s first indigenous
hydrogen-fuelled electric vessels at Cochin Shipyard Limited(CSL).
i. The hydrogen fuel cell vessel based on Low-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Technology
(LT-PEM) called Fuel Cell Electric Vessel (FCEV) is expected to cost around Rs 17.50 crore.
ii. CSL has partnered with KPIT Technologies Limited and Indian developers in the areas of Hydrogen
Fuel cells, power trains and the Indian Register of Shipping to develop rules and regulations for such
vessels.
5. Indian Navy Ship (INS) Vikrant, India’s 1st Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC), will be
delivered to the Indian Navy by May, 2022.
The Indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) was constructed by which company?
1) Mishra Dhatu Nigam
2) Hindustan Shipyard
3) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
4) Cochin Shipyard Limited
5) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Answer- 4) Cochin Shipyard Limited
Explanation:
India’s First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC), Indian Navy Ship (INS) Vikrant will be delivered to the
Indian Navy by May, 2022 and will be commissioned on (Independence Day) 15 August, 2022. The IAC
has been constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).
i. It costs around Rs 23,000 crore. The IAC is 262 metres long, 62 metres wide and it has a height of 59
metres and it has over 2,300 compartments.

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6. Name the Indian Insurance company that recently (in April’22) became Signatory to the
United Nations – Supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
1) HDFC Life Insurance
2) Life Insurance Corporation of India
3) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
4) Max Life Insurance
5) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Answer- 1) HDFC Life Insurance
Explanation:
HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited (HDFC Life) recently joined the United Nations (UN) -backed
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), affirming its commitment to long-term value creation
and sustainable growth.
i. The PRI’s partnership with HDFC Life will allow it to streamline its responsible investment
strategy.
7. In May 2022, The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
increased the investment limit by insurance companies to invest in the financial sector to _____
from 25%.
1) 35%
2) 40%
3) 50%
4) 30%
5) 45%
Answer- 4) 30%
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in exercise of its powers
conferred under Regulation 14(2) of the IRDAI (Investment) Regulations, 2016, has increased the
investment limit of all insurance companies to invest in the Financial and Insurance activities (as per
section K of NIC classification) to 30% of investment assets from 25%.
i. This rise in the limit will increase the exposure of insurance companies in this sector.
8. In May 2022, Anshul Swami was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of which Small Finance Bank (SFB)?
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Janalakshmi SFB
3) Suryoday SFB
4) Equitas SFB
5) Shivalik SFB
Answer- 5) Shivalik SFB
Explanation:
Anshul Swami was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
the Shivalik Small Finance Bank with effect from 26th April 2022.
i. He replaces Suveer Kumar Gupta the co-founder of the bank who led its transition from an urban
co-operative bank to a small finance bank. Now, Suveer Kumar Gupta will act as the advisor to the
Board of Directors at Shivalik Small Finance Bank.

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9. Name the Indian badminton player who recently (in May’22) won the bronze medal in the
women’s singles at the 39th edition of the 2022 Badminton Asia Championships held in Manila,
Philippines.
1) Saina Nehwal
2) PV Sindhu
3) Jwala Gutta
4) Manasi Girishchandra Joshi
5) Ashwini Ponnappa
Answer- 2) PV Sindhu
Explanation:
The Indian Badminton Player Pusarla Venkata(PV) Sindhu won the Bronze medal in the women’s
singles at the 39th edition of 2022 Badminton Asia Championships held from April 26 to May 1, 2022
at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex in Manila, Philippines.
i. Men’s Singles – The Malaysian badminton player Lee Zii Jia won the gold medal by defeating the
Indonesian badminton player Jonatan Christie.
ii. Women’s Singles – The Chinese badminton player Wang Zhiyi won the gold medal by defeating the
Japanese badminton player Akane Yamaguchi.
10. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to India's 1st ‘SemiconIndia 2022’
conference?
A) PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India's 1st ‘SemiconIndia 2022’ conference in Bengaluru,
Karnataka with the theme of ‘Design and Manufacture Semiconductor products in India’.
B) India’s DIR-V signed 5 MOUs with Sony, BEL, ISRO, Atomic Energy for various Applications
and Design Wins.
C) The Karnataka state government signed an MoU with ISMC Analog Fab Private Limited to set
up India’s 1st and largest Rs 22,900 cr Semiconductor Fabrication Plant.
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only B & C
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India's 1st ‘SemiconIndia 2022’ conference in Bengaluru,
Karnataka with the theme of ‘Catalyzing India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem’.
i. India’s DIR-V signed 5 MOUs with Sony, BEL, ISRO, Atomic Energy for various Applications and
Design Wins.
ii. The Karnataka state government signed an MoU with ISMC Analog Fab Private Limited to set up
India’s 1st and largest Rs 22,900 cr Semiconductor Fabrication Plant.
11. In which state, India’s 1st greenfield grain-based ethanol production plant was inaugurated
in April 2022?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Bihar

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4) Odisha
5) Gujarat
Answer- 3) Bihar
Explanation:
Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, opened India's first greenfield grain-based ethanol
production plant in Purnia(or Purnea), Bihar and It indicated that ethanol production would help
cut the cost of petrol while also creating jobs.
i. This plant is set to produce 65,000 litres of ethanol per day and it will need 150 tons of maize and
rice every day.
12. Which organisation recently (in May’22) approved a USD 47 million project to support the
Government of India’s Mission Karmayogi programme to strengthen civil service capacity?
1) World Bank
2) United Nations Development Programme
3) Asian Development Bank
4) International Monetary Fund
5) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Answer- 1) World Bank
Explanation:
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a USD 47 million project to support
the Government of India’s Mission Karmayogi, a national programme to strengthen civil service
capacity.
i. This loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has a final
maturity of 11 years with a 4.5-years grace period.
ii. The Bank’s funding is intended to help the Indian government achieve its goal of improving the
functional and behavioural competencies of about four million civil servants.
13. As per the 20th World Press Freedom Index (WPFI) 2022 released by Reporters Without
Borders (RSF), India secured the _____ rank out of 180 countries, while _____ tops the Index.
1) 142nd; Finland
2) 150th; Norway
3) 153nd; Denmark
4) 142nd; Norway
5) 150th; Denmark
Answer- 2) 150th; Norway
Explanation:
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) i.e. on May 3, 2022, the Reporters Without
Borders (RSF) released its 20th World Press Freedom Index (WPFI) 2022 stating a fall in India’s
press freedom ranking to 150th with a score of 41 in the 2022 from 142nd in 2021 out of 180
countries.
i. The list has been topped by Norway (1st) with a score of 92.65 and followed by Denmark (2nd),
Sweden (3rd) Estonia (4th) and Finland (5th).
ii. North Korea remained at the bottom of the list (i.e.180th Rank).

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14. Which Indian company recently (in April ’22) became the 100th Unicorn Start-Up from
India by reaching a valuation of USD 1 billion (bn)?
1) Pine Labs
2) MediBuddy
3) Jumbotail
4) Open Financial Technologies
5) InMobi
Answer- 4) Open Financial Technologies
Explanation:
Open Financial Technologies Pvt Ltd, a neo-banking start-up, reached a valuation of USD 1 billion
(bn) after its Series D round of fundraising, bringing the total number of Unicorns in the Indian start-
up ecosystem to 100.
i. Unicorn: A privately held start-up company with a valuation of over $1 billion is referred to as a
“unicorn” in the venture capital industry.
15. India’s first Tribal Health Observatory (TriHOb) was established in__________.
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Karnataka
4) Assam
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
The Government of Odisha has set up India’s first Tribal Health Observatory (TriHOb), which acts
as a repository of health-related data of the tribal populations in Odisha.
i. It has been set as a part of the MoU signed between the Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste
(SC) Development, Minorities and Other Backward Classes Welfare Department of Odisha and the
Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Bhubaneswar, Odisha a regional centre of the Indian
Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
16. The CEPA between India & the United Arab Emirates came into force on 1st May 2022,
which was signed on 18th February 2022.
In CEPA, what does E stand for?
1) Economic
2) Exercise
3) Employee
4) Exchange
5) Expenditure
Answer- 1) Economic
Explanation:
The India-United Arab Emirates(UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA),
the biggest bilateral trade pact between India and UAE came into force on May 1, 2022. The India-UAE
CEPA was signed on 18th February 2022.

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i. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs(CBIC) and the Directorate General of Foreign
Trade (DGFT) have issued the notifications for the operationalisation of the agreement from May 1,
2022.
17. Which of the following points are ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the RBI’s Monetary Policy
Committee Off-Cycle Meeting in May 2022?
1) During the meeting, RBI changed the Policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF)
by 20 basis points to 4.20% from 4.00%.
2) Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) hiked by 50 bps to 4.5% from 4.00% w.e.f. May 21, 2022 and the
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) stands at 18 per cent.
3) The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate is adjusted to 4.15%.
4) The Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate to 4.65% from 4.25%.
5) RBI also decided to keep the stance as ‘accommodative’.
Answer- 1) During the meeting, RBI changed the Policy repo rate under the liquidity
adjustment facility (LAF) by 20 basis points to 4.20% from 4.00%.
Explanation:
During the meeting, RBI changed the Policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by
40 basis points to 4.40% from 4.00%, this is the first-rate hike since August 2018.
i. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) hiked by 50 bps to 4.5% from 4.00% w.e.f. May 21, 2022 and the Statutory
Liquidity Ratio (SLR) stands at 18 per cent.
ii. The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate is adjusted to 4.15%.
iii. The Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate to 4.65% from 4.25%.
iv. RBI also decided to keep the stance as ‘accommodative’.
18. In May 2022, ________ became the first Public Sector Bank (PSB) to go live on the Account
Aggregator (AA) Framework.
1) Central Bank of India
2) Punjab National Bank
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Canara Bank
5) Union Bank of India
Answer- 5) Union Bank of India
Explanation:
Union Bank of India (UBI) has become the first Public Sector Bank (PSB) to go live on the Account
Aggregator (AA) Framework, an initiative of Reserve Bank India (RBI) to improve credit delivery.
i. The RBI announced the AA framework on September 2, 2016, with the objective of enhancing the
aggregation of overall financial assets of an individual.
19. In May 2022, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) restructured its Secondary
Market Advisory Committee (SMAC).
Who will chair the 18-member Secondary Market Advisory Committee (SMAC)?
1) Ananta Barua
2) G. Mahalingam
3) S. K. Mohanty
4) Nithin Kamath

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5) Naresh Yadav
Answer- 2) G. Mahalingam
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has restructured its Secondary Market Advisory
Committee (SMAC), which makes recommendations to the capital markets regulator on improving
market safety, efficiency, and transparency.
i. Gurumoorthy Mahalingam (G. Mahalingam), a former full-time member of SEBI, will now chair the
18-member advisory body, the panel previously consisted of 17 members and was headed by SEBI
chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch.
20. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the National Family Health
Survey 2019–21 (NFHS-5) & Rural Health Statistics Publication for Year 2020-21 (RHS 2020-
21)?
A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) released the NFHS-5 report which
highlights the key finding that the Total Fertility Rates (TFR) has declined from 2.4 to 1.9 in
India between NFHS-4 (2015-16) & NFHS-5.
B) Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Assam are the only five states in India that are
above the replacement level of fertility of 2.1.
C) MoHFW has also launched the RHS 2020–21, there are 157819 Sub Centres (SC), 30579
Primary Health Centres (PHCs) functioning in rural and urban areas (as on 31 March 2021).
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) released the NFHS-5 report which highlights the
key finding that the Total Fertility Rates (TFR) has dropped from 2.2 to 2.0 in India between NFHS-
4( 2015-16) & 5.
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i. Bihar (2.98), Meghalaya (2.91), Uttar Pradesh (2.35), Jharkhand (2.26), and Manipur (2.17) are the
only five states in India that are above the replacement level of fertility of 2.1.
ii. Overall Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) in India has increased significantly from 54% to 67%.
iii. MoHFW has also launched the RHS 2020–21, as on 31 March 2021, there are 157819 Sub Centres
(SC), 30579 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and 5951 Community Health Centres (CHCs) functioning
in rural and urban areas of the country.
21. Name the scientist from NASA who recently (in May '22) received the World Food Prize
2022 for her research in climate change and food production.
1) Rattan Lal
2) David Nabarro
3) Lawrence Haddad
4) Cynthia Rosenzweig
5) Howarth Bouis
Answer- 4) Cynthia Rosenzweig
Explanation:
The Des Moines-based World Food Prize Foundation has conferred the World Food Prize 2022 to
National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Cynthia Rosenzweig, an American
agronomist and climatologist, in recognition of her modelling of the climate crisis’ impact on food
production.
i. The 2022 World Food Prize Laureate was announced by Barbara Stinson, President of the World
Food Prize Foundation during a ceremony hosted by the United States(US) Department of State.
ii. According to the World Food Prize Foundation, the World Food Prize is a prestigious International
award conceived as the “Nobel Prize for Food and Agriculture” and it was founded by Nobel Peace
Prize Laureate(1970), Norman E Borlaug in 1986.
22. Name the Department that recently (in April’22) won the PM’s Award for Excellence in
Public Administration, 2020 for its ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ (ONORC) scheme under the
Innovation (General)-Central category.
1) Department of Expenditure
2) Department of Food and Public Distribution
3) Department of Food & Supplies
4) Department of Consumer Affairs
5) Department of States
Answer- 2) Department of Food and Public Distribution
Explanation:
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has won the Prime Minister’s Award for
Excellence in Public Administration, 2020 for its ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ (ONORC) scheme
under the category Innovation (General)-Central.
i. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred the award on the occasion of the 15th Civil Services Day
(21st April 2022).

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23. As per the National Statistical Office (NSO)’s 13th Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS),
Unemployment Rate (UR) for Persons of 15 years and above in Urban Areas declined to _____ in
Q3-2021 (October-December 2021) from 10.3% in Q3-2020.
1) 8.7%
2) 9.6%
3) 8.2%
4) 9.8%
5) 9.5%
Answer- 1) 8.7%
Explanation:
In accordance with the 13th Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) by the National Statistical Office
(NSO), the Unemployment Rate (UR) for persons of 15 years and above in urban areas dipped to
8.7% in October-December (Q3) 2021 from 10.3% in Q3-2020. It was 9.8% in July-September (Q2)
2021.
i. UR among females also declined to 10.5% in Q3-2021 from 13.1% in October – December 2020 and
Among males, the UR also declined to 8.3% in Q3-2021 compared to 9.5% in October – December
2020.
ii. Worker Population Ratio (WPR) in CWS was 43.2% in Q3-2021, compared to 42.4% in October –
December 2020.
iii. Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in CWS (Current Weekly Status) remained unchanged at
47.3% in Q3-2021, compared to October – December 2020.
24. Which company recently (in May '22) became the 1st Indian company to reach USD 100
billion(bn) revenue in FY22?
1) Aditya Birla Group
2) Reliance Industries Ltd
3) Mahindra Group
4) Adani Group
5) Tata Group
Answer- 2) Reliance Industries Ltd
Explanation:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has become the first Indian company to reach USD 100 billion
(bn) revenue in fiscal 2022. RIL’s revenue in FY22 has increased 47% to Rs 7.9 lakh crore (USD 105
billion) with the growth in its oil to chemical (O2C) and consumer business (Jio & Retail) business.
i. With a profit growth of 26% to Rs 67,845 crore (US 9 billion), RIL retains its top position as India’s
most profitable private company.
25. Who was recently (in May’22) appointed as the ‘part-time Chairman’ of City Union Bank
(CUB) for a period of 2 years?
1) Abarna Bhaskar
2) R Balaji
3) R Mohan
4) Balasubramanian
5) M Narayanan
Answer- 5) M Narayanan

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Explanation:
The City Union Bank (CUB) Limited has appointed M Narayanan, as its part-time Chairman after the
approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a period of two years with effect from May 4, 2022.
i. M Narayanan succeeds part-time Chairman R Mohan, who has stepped down from the office of
Chairman of the Board after completing his three-year term on May 3, 2022.
ii. However, R Mohan will continue to act as an Independent Director of the Board of the Bank till June
27, 2022.
26. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the 2nd edition of Khelo India
University Games (KIUG) 2021?
1) The 2nd edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2021 held in Mysore, Karnataka with
‘Dhakad’ Mascot.
2) The Jain University emerged overall champions with 20 gold, 7 silver and 5 bronze medals followed
by Lovely Professional University(LPU), Punjab.
3) Ann Mariya from Mangalore University set a new National record in the 87 kg women weightlifting
competition by lifting 129 kg.
4) Pavithra Venkatesh of Periyar University (Salem, Tamil Nadu) set a new games record in women’s
pole vault, scaling a height of 4.01m.
5) Siva Sridhar of Jain University was the most successful athlete in the Khelo India University Games
2021 & Swimmer Shrungi Bandekar emerged as the most successful female athlete.
Answer- 1) The 2nd edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2021 held in Mysore,
Karnataka with ‘Dhakad’ Mascot.
Explanation:
The 2nd edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2021 held in Bengaluru, Karnataka with
‘Veera’, an elephant mascot & the Logo features the iconic Vidhana Soudha building – the Legislative
House in Bengaluru – with two elephants on either side.
i. The Jain University emerged overall champions with 20 gold, 7 silver and 5 bronze medals
followed by Lovely Professional University(LPU), Punjab.
ii. Ann Mariya from Mangalore University set a new National record in the 87 kg women weightlifting
competition by lifting 129 kg to break Manpreet Kaur’s clean and jerk record of 128 kgs at the
National Championships earlier this year.
iii. Pavithra Venkatesh of Periyar University (Salem, Tamil Nadu) set a new games record in women’s
pole vault, scaling a height of 4.01m.
iv. Siva Sridhar of Jain University was the most successful athlete in the Khelo India University Games
2021 & Swimmer Shrungi Bandekar emerged as the most successful female athlete.
27. In May 2022, a new electoral map for Jammu and Kashmir was released.
How many total seats are created in Jammu and Kashmir, as per the Delimitation Commission?
1) 87
2) 95
3) 80
4) 75
5) 90
Answer- 5) 90

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Explanation:
Redrawing the electoral map of Jammu and Kashmir, a three-member Delimitation Commission
earmarked 47 Assembly seats for Kashmir division and 43 for Jammu in its final order submitted just
a day before its two-year tenure was to end. The total number of seats in Jammu & Kashmir to 90
from 83 earlier.
i. The three members of the panel are retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai(head) with
two other ex-officio members, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra and Chief Electoral Officer
of Jammu and Kashmir KK Sharma.
28. In May 2022, India received its ‘1st Semi High-Speed Regional Train’ for Delhi-Meerut
Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project.
Which company designed the High-Speed Regional Train?
1) Alstom
2) Electric Locomotive Factory
3) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
4) Larsen & Toubro
5) Chittaranjan Locomotives Works
Answer- 1) Alstom
Explanation:
India received its first semi high-speed regional train for the 1st phase of National Capital Region
Transport Corporation’s (NCRTC) 82.5 km long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS (Regional Rapid
Transit System) line, from Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility.
i. It is designed at Alstom’s Hyderabad engineering centre and manufactured at Savli and Its design is
inspired by Delhi’s iconic Lotus Temple with the speed of 180 kmph
ii. It is expected to reduce the travel time between Delhi and Meerut by 40%.
29. According to Mercom’s India Solar Project Tracker, _________ became the 1st state to develop
10 GigaWatt (GW) solar power generation (as of May’22).
1) Jharkhand
2) Rajasthan
3) Gujarat
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Punjab
Answer- 2) Rajasthan
Explanation:
According to Mercom’s India Solar Project Tracker, Rajasthan is fast emerging as the solar hub after
becoming the first state in India to develop 10 GigaWatt (GW) or 10,506 MegaWatt (MW) Large
Scale Solar Power generation out of total 49,346 MW of Solar power.
i. Of the 10,506 MW shared Solar – 9,542 MW is from ground-mounted solar, 668 MW is from rooftop
Solar and 296 MW is from the off-grid Sector.
ii. Rajasthan has a total of 32.5 GW of installed power capacity, out of which 55 percent was from
renewable energy, 43 percent from thermal and 2 percent from Nuclear Energy.

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30. In May 2022, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) formed an advisory
committee for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) related matters.
The committee will be chaired by whom?
1) Vinay M. Tonse
2) Chandresh Nigam
3) Vinod Dhall
4) Navneet Munot
5) Nimesh Shah
Answer- 4) Navneet Munot
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has formed an advisory committee for advising
on Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) related matters pertaining to the securities markets.
i. The committee will be chaired by Navneet Munot, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HDFC Mutual
Fund.
31. In May 2022, the 5th Romain Rolland Book Prize of 2022 was awarded to the Bengali
translation of the French novel "Meursault, contre-enquête" (The Meursault Investigation).
The book was translated by _____.
1) Bhaskar Maiya
2) Swapnastha
3) Prashanti Talpankar
4) Trinanjan Chakraborty
5) Vishwanath Bhatt
Answer- 4) Trinanjan Chakraborty
Explanation:
The fifth Romain Rolland Book Prize – Romain Rolland Book Prize 2022 has been awarded to the
Bengali translation of the French novel “Meursault, contre-enquête” (The Meursault Investigation).
The award ceremony was organized by the French Institute in India.
i. Meursault, contre-enquête is the debut novel of Algerian writer and journalist Kamel Daoud.
ii. The award was presented to translator Trinanjan Chakraborty and publisher Esha Chatterjee of
Patra Bharati, a leading publisher of prestigious Bengali books, during the French Literary Festival-
French LitFest 2022 at Bikaner House in New Delhi on May 07, 2022.
32. The world’s longest glass bottom bridge is located in which country?
1) Vietnam
2) Thailand
3) China
4) Japan
5) Malaysia
Answer- 1) Vietnam
Explanation:
The World’s Longest Glass Bottom Bridge was opened in Moc Chau district of the country’s Son La
province, Vietnam. It is called Vietnam's Bach Long pedestrian bridge, which means ‘white dragon’ in
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i. The Bridge is 632m (2,073ft) long and located 150m (492ft) above a huge jungle. It surpasses a
526m Glass Bottom Bridge in Guangdong, China and can support up to 450 people at a time and the
floor of the bridge’s floor is made of three layers of French-produced tempered glass, each about 1.5
inches thick.
33. The LIC IPO was subscribed 2.95 times (as of 9th May’22) on the final day of Offer for sale
(OFS) and the Indian government raised about 21, 000 crore.
With this IPO, the government has diluted its ____ stake in LIC through the OFS.
1) 4.9%
2) 5.2%
3) 3.1%
4) 4.2%
5) 3.5%
Answer- 5) 3.5%
Explanation:
An initial public offering (IPO) of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), India’s biggest public offer, was
subscribed 2.95 times on the last day of offer period i.e. on May 9, 2022. This will help the government
to raise about Rs 21,000 crore.
i. Notably, against 16,20,78,067 shares on offer, 47,83,25,760 bids were received.
ii. With this IPO, the government has diluted its 3.5% stake in LIC through the Offer for Sale (OFS).
iii. LIC had fixed the price band at Rs 902-949 per equity share for the issue. The retail investors and
eligible employees will get a discount of Rs 45 per equity share, while policyholders will get a discount
of Rs 60 per share.
34. Name the personality who recently (in May’22) won the ‘Pulitzer Prizes 2022’ award in
Journalism under the Feature Photography category?
1) Adnan Abidi
2) Sanna Irshad Mattoo
3) Amit Dave
4) Danish Siddiqui
5) All the Above
Answer- 5) All the Above
Explanation:
The winners of the 2022 Pulitzer Prizes in Journalism; Books, Drama and Music; and Special Citations
were announced.
i. Four Indians – Adnan Abidi, Sanna Irshad Mattoo, Amit Dave, and the late Danish Siddiqui of Reuters
were awarded 2022 Pulitzer Prizes in Journalism under the Feature Photography category, they were
awarded for their images of the COVID-19 toll on India.
35. Which Aerospace company from Bengaluru was recently (in May’22) tested ‘India's 1st
high-performance green propulsion system’ for satellites?
1) Ananth Technologies
2) AgniKul Cosmos
3) Pixxel
4) Dhruva Space

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5) Bellatrix Aerospace
Answer- 5) Bellatrix Aerospace
Explanation:
Bengaluru-based Bellatrix Aerospace has tested India’s first high-performance green propulsion
system for satellites that cuts a new path from the conventional hydrazine-dependent fuel systems
and offers a potential 20% jump in fuel efficiency for space satellites
New Green Propulsion
i. This green propellant has significantly reduced toxicity compared to hydrazine, making it safer to
store and handle.
ii. Creates new fuel which is eco-friendly and which is also a non-hydrazine based fuel.
36. The Ministry of MSME recently (in May' 22) launched the ‘2nd phase of the MSME RuPAY
Credit Card’ with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and 4 banks.
Which of the following is "not" among the banks that are part of the 2nd Phase of MSME Rupay
Credit Card (as of May 2022)?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) Kotak Mahindra Bank
3) State Bank of India
4) SBM Bank India
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 3) State Bank of India
Explanation:
Union Minister Narayan Rane, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (M/oMSME) launched
the second phase of MSME RuPAY Credit Card with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
and four banks, viz. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bank of Baroda, SBM Bank (India) and HDFC Bank.
i. The launch was made during the ‘National conference of MSME- Development Institutes, Testing
Centers and Technology Centres’, that was held in New Delhi, Delhi.
ii. This card will provide a simplified payment mechanism to MSMEs to meet their business-related
operational expenses.
37. ________ became the 1st Asian country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (NATO CCDCOE).
1) Pakistan
2) Singapore
3) Afghanistan
4) Japan
5) South Korea
Answer- 5) South Korea
Explanation:
South Korea became the first Asian country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (NATO CCDCOE). South Korea’s National Intelligence
Service (NIS) has joined as a contributing participant for NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of
Excellence.
i. Now, the total NATO CCDCOE has 32 countries as its official members which includes 27 NATO
member countries and 5 five non-NATO states as contributing participants.

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38. Which country was recently (in May’22) elected as the Chair of the Association of Asian
Election Authorities (AAEA) for 2022-2024?
1) Maldives
2) India
3) Malaysia
4) Vietnam
5) Thailand
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
India has been elected as the Chair of the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) for 2022-
2024 at AAEA’s general assembly and executive board meeting held in Manila, Philippines. India was
represented by the Election Commission of India(ECI).
i. Commission on Elections, Manila, Philippines was the current chair of AAEA.
About Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA):
Established- 1998
Current Chairperson – Sheriiff M.Abas (Philippines-Current Chair)
Headquarter – Manila, Philippines
39. Which country recently (in May '22) replaced Russia in the UN Human Rights Council
(UNHRC) via voting?
1) Hungary
2) Czech Republic
3) Moldova
4) Slovakia
5) Romania
Answer- 2) Czech Republic
Explanation:
The U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) elected Czech Republic to replace Russia in the UN Human
Rights Council (UNHRC) through a voting process, following Russia’s suspension over allegations of
horrific rights violations by Russian soldiers in Ukraine.
i. A vacant seat arises in East European Countries Representation in UNHRC on suspension of
Russia in April 2022, to fill up the vacant representation from East European Countries. Czech
Republic came forward as a single candidate.
ii. UNGA’s 180 members of the 193 members deposited their secret ballot vote. The result was 157
countries in favour of the Czech Republic and 23 abstentions.
40. In May 2022, the Ministry of Home Affairs launched “Repco Subhiksham” a New Repatriate
Welfare Scheme of REPCO Bank & App For Repco Micro Finance Limited (RFML).
The “Repco Subhiksham” is a special deposit scheme for __________.
1) MSME Business
2) Senior Citizens & Super Senior Citizens
3) Traders
4) Women Entrepreneurs
5) Foreign Remittance
Answer- 2) Senior Citizens & Super Senior Citizens

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Explanation:
Ajay Kumar Mishra, Union Minister of State (MoS), Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), has launched
special schemes of Repatriates Cooperative Finance and Development Bank Ltd., (REPCO Bank) and
Repco Micro Finance Limited (RFML) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
i. The schemes include a New Repatriate Welfare Scheme, “Repco Subhiksham”—a special deposit
scheme for senior citizens & super senior citizens, a microfinance loan scheme, and an app for
Repco Micro Finance Ltd. (RFML).
ii. Repco Subhiksham scheme of Fixed deposits for Senior Citizens (above 60 years of age) and Super
Senior Citizens (above 80 years of age) to earn income from their savings. This scheme is valid up to
30.09.2022.
iii. The Period of scheme is 15 Months with interest rate of 7.15 % per annum for Senior Citizens &
7.25 % per annum for Super Senior Citizens.
41. Which organisation recently (in May’22) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Agriculture
and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) to provide technical assistance to Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima
Yojana (PMFBY) & Kisan Credit Card-Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC-MISS)?
1) World Food Programme
2) Food and Agriculture Organization
4) World Bank
Answer- 3) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Explanation:
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) of the Government of India (GoI) and the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an MoU under which the UNDP will
provide technical assistance to two GoI schemes: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and
Kisan Credit Card-Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC-MISS).
i. Under the terms of the MoU, UNDP will leverage its expertise in systems and global know-how to
assist the MoAFW in implementing combined agriculture credit and crop insurance.
42. In May 2022, Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) provided _______ LoC to SBM
(Mauritius) Infrastructure Development Company Ltd. (SBMIDCL) for Metro Express &
Infrastructure Projects.
1) USD 140 Million
2) USD 100 Million
3) USD 190 Million
4) USD 120 Million
5) USD 150 Million
Answer- 3) USD 190 Million
Explanation:
The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement with the SBM
(Mauritius) Infrastructure Development Company Ltd. (SBMIDCL) to provide the latter with a USD
190 million Government of India (GoI)-backed Line of Credit (LoC).

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i. The agreement was made for the purpose of financing Exim Bank’s participation in the ongoing
Metro Express Project and other infrastructure projects in Mauritius through Redeemable Preference
Shares in public sector entities.
43. The Government of India recently (in May '22) contributed USD 800,000 to expand use of
which language at the United Nations?
1) Gujarati
2) Sanskrit
3) Marathi
4) Urdu
5) Hindi
Answer- 5) Hindi
Explanation:
The government of India has contributed USD 800,000 to the United Nations(UN) as part of the
initiative which aims to enhance public outreach of the organisation in Hindi.
i. R Ravindra, India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, handed over a cheque
for the ‘Hindi @ UN’ project to Mita Hosali, Deputy Director and Officer-In-Charge (News and Media
Division), UN Department of Global Communications (DGC).
44. Who was recently (in May ’22) appointed as the new Prime Minister (PM) of Sri Lanka after
the resignation of Mahinda Rajapaksa?
1) Ranil Wickremesinghe
2) Sirimavo Bandaranaike
3) D. M. Jayaratne
4) Chandrika Kumaratunga
5) Ratnasiri Wickremanayake
Answer- 1) Ranil Wickremesinghe
Explanation:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka, has appointed Ranil Wickremesinghe, leader of the
United National Party(opposition party) as the new Prime Minister(PM) of Sri Lanka, following the
resignation of Mahinda Rajapaksa, who resigned from his post of PM of Sri Lanka amid mass protest
over the economic crisis. The Cabinet was automatically dissolved by his resignation.
i. Previously, Ranil Wickremesinghe has served as the PM of Sri Lanka for 5 times since 1993.
45. Name the personality who was recently (in May '22) appointed as the Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Air India.
1) Harish Manwani
2) Sanjiv Mehta
3) Leslie Thng
4) Campbell Wilson
5) Alice Vaidyan
Answer- 4) Campbell Wilson
Explanation:
Tata Sons Private Limited (Tata Sons), owned by Tata Group, appointed Campbell Wilson as the
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Air India.

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i. Campbell Wilson has resigned his position as the CEO of Scoot Pte Ltd, the wholly-owned low-cost
airline subsidiary of Singapore Airlines(SIA), for his stint in Air India and He will step down from his
current role in Scoot on 15th June 2022 and will subsequently take over as the CEO of Air India.
46. The Indian Air Force (IAF) tested (in May 22) the first extended-range version of the
BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from which aircraft?
1) INS Delhi
2) Mikoyan MiG-31
3) INS Chennai
4) Sukhoi-30 MKI
5) Mirage 2000D
Answer- 4) Sukhoi-30 MKI
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully test fired the first ever Extended Range Version of BrahMos
Supersonic Cruise Missile (Air launched version) from Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jet on the
designated target in Bay of Bengal region.
i. The range of the Extended range version of BrahMos missile is around 350 kilometres (km) from its
original 290 km.
ii. The BrahMos missile achieved a supersonic speed of 2.8 Mach or almost three times the speed of
sound.
47. In which country the world’s longest suspension footbridge named “Sky Bridge 721” was
opened?
1) Czech Republic
2) Romania
3) Slovakia
4) Lithuania
5) Hungary
Answer- 1) Czech Republic
Explanation:
The world’s longest suspension footbridge named “Sky Bridge 721”, was opened in Dolní Morava,
Czech Republic for tourists. The bridge connects two mountain ridges and hangs 95 metres above the
valley of the Mlýnský Stream.
i. The Sky Bridge 721, 721 metres (2365 feet) long and 1.2-meter-wide, was constructed at a cost of
200 million crowns (around USD 8.4 million).
ii. Sky Bridge 721 is 154 metres longer than the current Guinness World Record holder suspension
footbridge, the Baglung Parbat Footbridge (567 metres) in Gandaki Province, Nepal.
48. In May 2022, the Indian government made the requirement of a Permanent Account
Number (PAN) or Aadhaar number mandatory for deposits or withdrawals of ______ or more in
a Fiscal Year(FY).
1) Rs. 20 lakh
2) Rs. 40 lakh
3) Rs. 30 lakh
4) Rs. 10 lakh

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5) Rs. 50 lakh
Answer- 1) Rs. 20 lakh
Explanation:
The Indian government has made the requirement of a Permanent Account Number (PAN) or
Aadhaar number mandatory for deposits or withdrawals of Rs. 20 lakh or more in a fiscal year, or
for creating a current account.
i. On May 10, 2022, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued a notification in this regard called
the Income–tax (Fifteenth Amendment) Rules, 2022 and the new regulations will take effect from May
26, 2022.
ii. PAN is currently required for cash deposits of Rs 50,000 or more per day. With these rules, a
threshold of Rs 20 lakh has been set for the entire financial year, by this step, the Income Tax
Department is monitoring high-value cash transactions, deposits, and withdrawals where the
individual would not otherwise pay tax on his or her income.
49. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Forbes Global 2000 List 2022
released in May 2022?
1) Berkshire Hathaway, United States of America (USA) tops the list for the 1st time.
2) Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) was ranked 53rd on the list (global) and 1st
among Indian companies.
3) The ONGC (global rank: 209) was ranked as India’s 2nd largest with a market value of USD24.39
billion.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
According to the Forbes Global 2000 List 2022, which ranks the world’s largest companies using 4
metrics (sales, profits, assets, and market value):
• Berkshire Hathaway, United States of America (USA) tops the list for the first time since
Forbes started publishing the Global 2000 in 2003.
• Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) was ranked 53rd on the list (global) and
1st among Indian companies.
• Reliance Industries is followed by the State Bank of India (SBI) (global rank: 105) as India’s
2nd largest with a market value of USD 58.39 billion.
50. Name the personality who recently (in May’22) topped the Forbes’ Top 10 List (2022) of the
World’s Highest-Paid Athletes.
1) Roger Federer
2) LeBron James
3) Cristiano Ronaldo
4) Tom Brady
5) Lionel Messi
Answer- 5) Lionel Messi
Explanation:
Lionel Messi, a football player from Argentina is reportedly earning pre-tax gross earnings of $130
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Highest-Paid Athletes followed by LeBron James, an American professional basketball player, and
Cristiano Ronaldo,a Portuguese Professional Footballer.
i. Forbes’ top 10 list of the world’s highest-paid athletes includes three soccer players(Football), four
basketballers, one tennis legend, a professional American football league i.e National Football League
(NFL) icon and a boxing champion.
51. Who recently (in May’22) became the Chief Minister (CM) of Tripura after the resignation
of Biplab Kumar Dev?
1) Manik Saha
2) Samir Ranjan Barman
3) Manik Sarkar
4) Nripen Chakraborty
5) Dasarath Deb
Answer- 1) Manik Saha
Explanation:
Dr. Manik Saha, the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of Tripura and a Rajya Sabha
member, was sworn in as the Chief Minister (CM) of Tripura.
i. His appointment followed the sudden resignation of his predecessor, Biplab Kumar Dev, who took
office as the BJP’s first CM in Tripura in 2018.
ii. Manik Saha was sworn in as the 12th CM of Tripura, and Governor Satyadeo Narayan Arya
administered the oath of office to him in the Raj Bhawan in Agartala, Tripura.
52. Name the personality who was recently (in May’22) appointed as the 25th Chief Election
Commissioner (CEC)?
1) Sunil Arora
2) Harishankar Brahma
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Achal Kumar Jyoti
5) Sushil Chandra
Answer- 3) Rajiv Kumar
Explanation:
The Former Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar assumed charge as 25th Chief Election Commissioner
(CEC), replacing the Incumbent Sushil Chandra who retired on May 14 2022.
i. Rajiv Kumar’s major task will be to hold and oversee the President and the Vice-President elections,
which are due to be conducted in July-August 2022.
53. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was recently (in May '22) elected as the president of
Which country?
1) Kuwait
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Qatar
4) United Arab Emirates
5) Iraq
Answer- 4) United Arab Emirates

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Explanation:
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (popularly known as MBZ) has been
unanimously elected President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the Federal Supreme Council.
He is also the Ruler of Abu Dhabi (UAE).
i. According to the Ministry of Presidential Affairs (UAE), he will succeed the late Sheikh Khalifa bin
Zayed Al Nahyan, former President of the UAE, and his appointment is made in accordance with
Article 51 of the Constitution
Note- This is only the third time the UAE has selected a president since its independence in 1971.
54. Which of the following point is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the 2022 Badminton World
Federation (BWF) Thomas Cup and Uber Cup?
1) Team India Men’s Badminton won the 30th edition of BWF Thomas Cup 2022 after beating the 14-
time champion Thailand.
2) In the First Men’s Singles, Lakshya Sen defeated Indonesia’s Anthony Sinisuka Ginting.
3) In the Second Men’s Singles, Kidambi Srikanth defeated Jonatan Christie and secured a historic
victory for India.
4) South Korea won the 2022 BWF Uber Cup, badminton’s world women’s team championship,
defeating the 15 time Champions China.
5) The 2022 Thomas Cup and Uber Cup was held at Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand in May 2022.
Answer- 1) Team India Men’s Badminton won the 30th edition of BWF Thomas Cup 2022 after
beating the 14-time champion Thailand.
Explanation:
Team India Men’s Badminton won the 32nd edition of Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thomas
Cup 2022 after beating the 14-time champion Indonesia.
i. In the First Men’s Singles, the World championship bronze medallist Lakshya Sen defeated
Indonesia’s Anthony Sinisuka Ginting.
ii. In the Second Men’s Singles, the World championship silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth defeated
Jonatan Christie by 21-15, 23-21 and secured a historic victory for India by leading 3-0.
iii. South Korea won the 2022 BWF Uber Cup, badminton’s world women’s team championship,
defeating the 15 time Champions China.
iv. The 2022 Thomas Cup was held at Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand from 8 to 15 May 2022.
55.Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary was recently (in May '22) notified as India’s 52nd Tiger
Reserve (TR).
The Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve became the 4th Tiger reserve in which state?
1) West Bengal
2) Bihar
3) Rajasthan
4) Odisha
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
The Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary covering Bundi, Bhilwara and Kota districts of Rajasthan was
notified as India’s 52nd Tiger Reserve (TR) and 4th Tiger reserve in Rajasthan.

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i. The In-Principle approval was given by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), Ministry
of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) on July 5, 2021.
ii. The proposed Tiger reserve connects the two major tiger corridors of Ranthambore and Mukundra
reserves of Rajasthan, spread across 1,501.89 Square Kilometre and is also home to other wildlife
animals like Indian wolf, leopard, striped hyena, chinkara, antelope and foxes among other animals.
56. As per the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief 36 (May 2022) report, which
country retained its position as the top recipient of remittances globally in 2021?
1) Egypt
2) Mexico
3) Philippines
4) India
5) China
Answer- 4) India
Explanation:
The World Bank (WB) has released a report titled ‘Migration and Development Brief 36, May
2022: A War in a Pandemic: Implications of the Ukraine crisis and COVID-19 on Global Governance of
Migration and Remittance Flows’. In accordance to this, India retained its position as the top recipient
of remittances globally in 2021 worth $89.4 billion as compared to $82.73 billion in 2020.
i. It is followed by Mexico at 2nd place and China at 3rd, Philippines (4th), and Egypt (5th).
ii. The region of South Asia saw 7% gain in remittances to $157 billion in 2021.
57. As per the report released by Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles
(OICA) in May 2022, India has surpassed Germany to become _____ largest vehicle market in the
world.
1) 2nd
2) 4th
3) 1st
4) 5th
5) 3rd
Answer- 2) 4th
Explanation:
According to the report released by Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles
(OICA), India has surpassed Germany to become 4th largest vehicle market in the world. The 1st
was occupied by China, followed by the US and Japan.
i. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, India sold 3,759,398 vehicles in 2021 as compared to 2,973,319
vehicles in Germany.
ii. This is almost 26 percent of growth and only country to register double digit growth among top5
countries.

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58. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent (as of May’22) RBI
data on frauds that was reported by the 12 Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in all categories during
FY22?
A) Frauds in PSBs dropped over 51% to Rs 40,295.25 crore during FY22 as compared to Rs
81,921.54 crore in FY21.
B) The highest amount in fraud cases was reported by the State Bank of India (SBI) worth Rs
6,932.37 crore.
C) Among the transactions of high value frauds, Canara Bank reported frauds worth Rs
3,230.18 crore.
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
In accordance with the RBI data on frauds reported by the 12 Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in all
categories during FY22, there is over 51% dip in the amount involved in frauds to Rs 40,295.25 crore
during FY22 as compared to Rs 81,921.54 crore in FY21.
i. However, the pace of fraud cases declined to 7,940 in FY22 as compared to 9,933 incidents reported
in FY21.
ii. The highest amount in fraud cases was reported by the Punjab National Bank (PNB) worth Rs
9,528.95 crore involving 431 such incidents.
iii. Among the incidents of a large number of small value frauds, State Bank of India (SBI) reported
maximum frauds worth Rs 6,932.37 crore in 4,192 cases.
iv. Among the transactions of high value frauds, Canara Bank reported frauds worth Rs 3,230.18 crore
in just 90 cases.
59. In May 2022, the World Bank approved _______ in funding for the Systems Reform Endeavour
for Transformed Health Achievement in Gujarat (SRESTHA-G) project’s implementation.
1) USD 120 million
2) USD 420 million
3) USD 350 million
4) USD 209 million
5) USD 500 million
Answer- 3) USD 350 million
Explanation:
The World Bank has approved USD 350 million in funding for the Systems Reform Endeavour for
Transformed Health Achievement in Gujarat (SRESTHA-G) project’s implementation.
i. The SRESTHA-G project will be worth USD 500 million, with the World Bank contributing USD 350
million. The project will encompass the transformation of key health delivery systems in Gujarat.
ii. The Gujarat government will implement the programme through the Health and Family Welfare
Department (HFWD).

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60. Which state recently (in May '22) named "Nanjarayan Tank" as its 17th bird sanctuary?
1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Tamilnadu
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Answer- 3) Tamilnadu
Explanation:
The Tamilnadu State Minister of Forests, K Ramachandran announced in the Legislative Assembly
of Tamilnadu for the creation of Nanjarayan Tank in Tiruppur district as a Bird Sanctuary with the
budgetary support of Rs 7.5 crore.
i. Nanjarayan Tank is the 17th Bird Sanctuary in the State and extends across 125.86 hectares which
was built by the then local King Nanjarayan as a source for irrigation.
ii. K Ramachandran also mentioned the creation of two more Sanctuaries later this year (2022)
namely – Slender Loris Sanctuaries in Dindigul and Karur districts to the tune of 5 crore and Elephant
sanctuary at Krishnagiri district.
61. Which organisation recently (in May’22) partnered with IIFL Home Finance Limited (IIFL
HFL) to Provide Green Affordable Home Loans in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh By 2025?
1) United Nations Environment Programme
3) World Bank
4) Asian Development Bank
Answer- 4) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
IIFL Home Finance Limited (IIFL HFL) organized the 9th chapter of its flagship event ‘Kutumb’, with
the theme ‘Andhra Pradesh and Telangana – Urgent Need for Green Affordable Housing’—the 3rd
event in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
i. This initiative would promote green affordable housing in Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana (TS),
with a goal of Rs. 7,200 crores in home loans by 2025 to raise awareness about the importance of
building climate-resilient housing that is also cost-effective and energy efficient.
ii. Kutumb is a knowledge ecosystem developed by IIFL Home Loan to promote green affordable
housing in India and provide a better understanding of the available green design, rating, and
financing options.
62. Who was recently (in May '22) appointed as the Chairman of Bombay Stock Exchange
Limited?
1) Sushri Jayshree Vyas
2) T.C. Suseel Kumar
3) SS Mundra
4) Ashishkumar Chauhan
5) Vikramajit Sen
Answer- 3) SS Mundra

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Explanation:
The BSE (Formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) Limited appointed Subhash Sheoratan Mundra (SS
Mundra), Public Interest Director, BSE as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company.
Mundra retired as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in July 2017 after completing a
stint of three years.
i. He replaced the incumbent Justice Vikramajit Sen who was appointed on 19th May, 2016.
63. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent (as of May’22) step
taken by the Ministry of Defence?
A) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched two Indian Navy frontline warships ‘INS Surat’ &
‘INS Udaygiri’—at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
B) INS Surat is the fourth and last Guided Missile Destroyer of the ‘Project 15B’ class, and INS
Udaygiri is the second Stealth Frigate of the ‘Project 17A’ class.
C) The Project 15B class of ships (Kolkata Class) are the stealth guided missile destroyers and
the Project 17A Frigates are warships that are successors of the Project 17 (P17) (Shivalik
Class) Frigates.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched two Indian Navy frontline warships–the Indian Naval Ship
(s) (INS)—‘INS Surat’ & ‘INS Udaygiri’—at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (previously known as
Mazagon Docks Limited) (MDL) in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. INS Surat is the fourth and last Guided Missile Destroyer of the ‘Project 15B’ class, whereas INS
Udaygiri is the second Stealth Frigate of the ‘Project 17A’ class.
ii. The Project 15B (P15B) class of ships are the Indian Navy’s next-generation stealth guided missile
destroyers and the Project 17A (P17A) Frigates are warships that are successors of the Project 17
(P17) (Shivalik Class) Frigates.
64. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the cabinet approval in May
2022?
A) The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved amendments to the National
Policy on Biofuels 2016.
B) Under the National Policy on Biofuels, the target of 20% ethanol-petrol blending advanced
by 5 years to 2027-28 from 2032.
C) The Union Cabinet also approved the proposal for empowering the Public Sector Enterprises
(PSEs) to recommend and undertake the disinvestment or Closure of their subsidiaries.
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C

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Answer-2) Only C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved amendments to the
National Policy on Biofuels 2018.
i. Under the National Policy on Biofuels, the target of 20% ethanol-petrol blending advanced by 5
years to 2025-26 from 2030.
ii. The Union Cabinet also approved the proposal for empowering the Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs)
to recommend and undertake the disinvestment (both strategic disinvestment and minority stake
sale) or closure of any of their subsidiaries/units/stake in joint ventures (JVs).
iii. This decision is in line with the new PSE policy, 2021 to minimize the presence of government
PSEs.
65. In which city, the world’s 1st urban airport for drones and flying cars is located?
1) Osaka, Japan
2) Samara, Russia
3) Coventry, England
4) Moc Chau, Vietnam
5) Dolní Morava, Czech Republic
Answer- 3) Coventry, England
Explanation:
The Coventry City Council and Urban-Air Port Limited, United Kingdom (UK) based Start-up
parterened to set up the world’s first Urban airport Pop-up Air-One, for electric drones and flying
cars in the city of Coventry, England.
i. The aim of the project is to reduce Urban congestion and Pollution.It’s designed for zero-emission
electric drones and air taxis and the airport itself is powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
ii. The Pop-up Air-one is one of the first hundreds of airports planned. The airport is itself powered by
the Hydrogen Fuel Cells.
66. Who was recently (on May '22) appointed as the Additional Charge of Chairman &
Managing Director (CMD) of RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RCIL)?
1) Anand Kumar Singh
2) Sanjai Kumar
3) Aruna Singh
4) Rakesh Ranjan
5) V. Shanker
Answer- 3) Aruna Singh
Explanation:
Aruna Singh took over the additional charge of the post of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of
RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RCIL). Aruna Singh is currently working as Additional Member
(Telecom) in the Railway Board.
i. RCIL is an Indian public sector enterprise focusing on providing broadband and VPN services. It also
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67. Which organisation recently (in May’22) test-fired the 1st Naval Anti-ship missile along
with the Indian Navy at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Balasore, Odisha?
1) Indian Space Research Organisation
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
3) Bharat Electronics Ltd
4) Defence Research and Development Organisation
5) Bharat Dynamics Ltd
Answer- 4) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Explanation:
The Indian Navy in association with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
successfully test fired the first indigenously developed air-launched Naval Anti-ship missile from a
Seaking 42B Helicopter at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Balasore, Odisha.
i. The missile is fitted with many new technologies such as an indigenously developed launcher for the
helicopter, Missile Guidance System, a State-of-the-art navigation system and integrated avionics.
68. Recently (in May '22) which Country Plans to launch Closeby Habitable Exoplanet Survey
(CHES), the World’s First Habitable Planet Search With Space Telescope?
1) United States of America
2) France
3) China
4) Japan
5) Russia
Answer- 3) China
Explanation:
China plans for a space project to survey the sky through a space-borne telescope to hunt for
habitable Earth-like planets outside the solar system, about 32 light-years from Earth.
The project, named Closeby Habitable Exoplanet Survey (CHES) , would be the first space mission
specially designed to search for habitable terrestrial planets around nearby Sun-like stars.
69. The Greenko Group is to set up the ‘World’s largest Integrated Renewable Energy Storage
Project (IRESP)’ in which state?
1) Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
2) Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
3) Tumkur, Karnataka.
4) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
5) Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Greenko Group and the Government of Andhra Pradesh is setting up the World’s largest
Integrated Renewable Energy Storage Project (IRESP) with a capacity to store 5,230 Mega Watt
(MW), in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. It will be the first-of-its-kind Single location energy
storage project with wind and solar capacities.
i. The project is scheduled to be commissioned by the last quarter of 2023.

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ii. It is being implemented with an investment of over USD 3 billion comprising pumped storage
(10,800 megawatt hour of daily storage), solar (3,000 MW) and wind (550 MW) and the project will
help avoid 15 million tonnes of CO2 annually which is equivalent to emissions from three million cars.
70. The Seoul Forest Declaration, which was adopted at the XV World Forestry Congress (WFC
2021) in Coex, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Which organisation and Korea Forest Service (KFS) was organised the XV (WFC 2021) with the
theme of “Building a Green, Healthy and Resilient Future with Forests”?
1) Food and Agricultural Organisation
2) United Nations Human Settlement Programme
4) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
5) United Nations Environment Programme
Answer- 1) Food and Agricultural Organisation
Explanation:
The Korea Forest Service (KFS) and Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) organised the XV
World Forestry Congress (WFC 2021) at Coex, Seoul, Republic of Korea from 2nd to 6th May 2022.
i. During which, 141 Participant countries endorsed the Seoul Forest Declaration to convey the urgent
need for action to achieve a green, healthy and resilient future with forests.
ii. The WFC 2021 emphasised on the Youth Call for Action and the Ministerial Call on Sustainable
Wood and the event stated that the Investments in forest and landscape should at least be tripled by
2030 in order to implement the global commitments and meet internationally agreed goals and
targets.
iii. The theme of XV WFC 2021 is “Building a Green, Healthy and Resilient Future with Forests”.
71. In May 2022, HDFC Bank carved out rural banking as a separate vertical to increase
penetration in remote areas of India.
The separate vertical will be headed by whom?
1) Sashidhar Jagdishan
2) Srikanth Nadhamuni
3) Anil Bhavnani
4) Srinivasan Vaidyanathan
5) Smita Bhagat
Answer- 3) Anil Bhavnani
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has carved out rural banking as a separate vertical which will be headed by Anil
Bhavnani, who has been working with it for 19 years.
i. The bank has also tied up with Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), Gujarat to prepare its
rural initiative strategy which will look at consumer behaviour, customer satisfaction, service design,
and service delivery.
ii. Under the rural vertical, bank will build new products and services and it will act as a one stop shop
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72. Which airway recently (in May’22) got the Directorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA) nod
to resume commercial flight operations after being grounded since 2019?
1) Jet Airways
2) Go First
3) Vistara
4) IndiGo
5) SpiceJet
Answer- 1) Jet Airways
Explanation:
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA) granted Jet Airways the Air Operator Certificate
(AOC) permit which would allow the airline to resume commercial flight operations after being
grounded since 2019 due to mounting debts.
i. The AOC enables Jet Airways to resume its scheduled commercial operations in India.
ii. An air operator’s certificate (AOC) is the approval granted by a civil aviation authority (CAA) to an
aircraft operator to allow it to use aircraft for commercial purposes.
73. Which of the following points are ‘Correct’ with respect to the recent (in May’22) data
released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)?
A) India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow recorded the highest ever annual FDI inflow of
USD 84.82billion in FY22 as compared to $74.39 billion in FY21.
B) In India, Singapore is the top investing country with 27% of the equity inflows, which was
followed by the United States (US) and Mauritius in FY22.
C) Among states, Karnataka is the top recipient state for another year, i.e., FY22, with a 38%
share of the total FDI equity inflows, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only B & C
Explanation:
In accordance with the data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(DPIIT), India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow recorded the highest ever annual FDI inflow of
USD 83.57bn in FY22 (2021-2022) as compared to $81.97 billion in FY21. This constituted an
‘endorsement‘ of India’s status among global investors.
i. In India, Singapore is the top investing country with 27% of the equity inflows which was followed
by the United States (US) at 18% and Mauritius at 16% in FY22.
ii. Among states, Karnataka is the top recipient state for another year i.e. FY22 with 38% share of the
total FDI equity inflows, followed by Maharashtra at 26% and Delhi at 14%.
iii. FDI inflow has increased by 23% post-Covid (March, 2020 to March 2022: USD 171.84 billion) in
comparison to FDI inflow reported pre-Covid (February, 2018 to February, 2020: USD 141.10 billion)
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74. Who was recently (in May’22) reappointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Paytm?
1) Rahul Chari
2) Binny Bansal
3) Vijay Shekhar Sharma
4) Sameer Nigam
5) Kalyan Krishnamurthy
Answer- 3) Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Explanation:
The One 97 Communications Limited (OCL), which operates under Paytm brand, has reappointed its
founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma as its Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The tenure of 5 years which will be effective from December 19, 2022, to December 18, 2027.
i. Paytm’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Madhur Deora has been re-appointed by the company’s board
as a whole-time director till May 19, 2027.
75. Who was recently (in May '22) reappointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Infosys for a period of 5 years?
1) Nandan M. Nilekani
2) Chitra Nayak
3) D. Sundaram
4) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
5) Salil Parekh
Answer- 5) Salil Parekh
Explanation:
Board of Directors of Infosys Limited on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee (NRC) have reappointed Salil Parekh as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of Infosys for five more years from July 1, 2022 to March 31, 2027.
i. Salil Parekh took over as CEO and MD of Infosys in 2018.
ii. Infosys also offers Performance Stock Units (PSU’s) of 1,04,000 shares to 6 KMPs (Key Managerial
Personnel) and another 3,75,760 shares to 88 other senior executives of the organisation under the
Infosys Expanded Stock Ownership Plan 2019.
76. In May 2022, the Ministry of Science and Technology established a Single National Portal
named ‘BioRRAP’ for Biotechnology researchers and start-ups.
In BioRRAP, What does 2nd R stand for?
1) Record
2) Rational
3) Remote
4) Regulatory
5) Registry
Answer- 4) Regulatory
Explanation:
In the spirit of One Nation, One Portal, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent
Charge), Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), has established a Single National Portal-

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Biological Research Regulatory Approval Portal (BioRRAP)-for Biotechnology researchers and

start-ups.
i. The Department of Biotechnology has developed Biological Research Regulatory Approval Portal
(BioRRAP).
ii. The “BioRRAP” portal will assist all those seeking regulatory approval for biological research and
development activities in India, providing a significant boost to “Ease of Science and Ease of Business.”
iii. The Portal will also enable stakeholders to view the approvals granted to a specific application
using a unique BioRRAP ID.
77. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the 5th session of the Conference
of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
held in May 2022?
A) The 15th session of the COP15 of the UNCCD, which was hosted by Côte d’Ivoire for the first
time in Abidjan on the theme "Land. Life. Legacy: From scarcity to prosperity".
B) In the conference, the Indian delegation was led by the Union Minister Bhupender Yadav,
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
C) The UNCCD COP15 adopted 38 decisions and also 3 Declarations were issued during COP15.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The 15th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to
Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which was hosted by Côte d’Ivoire for the first time in Abidjan on
the theme "Land. Life. Legacy: From scarcity to prosperity".
i. The Indian delegation was led by the Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) which highlighted the developments during India’s
presidency.
• India hosted the UNCCD COP-14 on September 2-13, 2019, at New Delhi, Delhi and is serving as
its President for 2019-2022.
ii. The UNCCD COP15 adopted 38 decisions, including on tenure, migration and gender that highlight
the role of land in addressing multiple crises and 3 Declarations issued during COP15
78. In May 2022, RBI set up a 6 member Committee to Review Customer Service Standards in
RBI Regulated Entities (REs).
The committee will be headed by whom?
1) Atul Kumar Goel
2) A S Ramasastri
3) Rajeshri N Varhadi
4) Bibhu Prasad Kanungo
5) Amitha Sehgal
Answer- 4) Bibhu Prasad Kanungo

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Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the formation of a 6 member Committee for Review
of Customer Service Standards in RBI Regulated Entities (REs). The committee will examine and
review the state of customer service in REs, as well as the adequacy of customer service regulations,
and make recommendations to improve customer service. It will submit its report within three
months from the date of its first meeting.
i. As a response, the RBI has formed a committee that includes the following members: Bibhu Prasad
Kanungo, former Deputy Governor, RBI – Chairperson
79. Which of the following Indian personalities were among the list of 100 Most Influential
People of 2022 published by TIME magazine in May 2022?
1) Gautam Adani
2) Karuna Nundy
3) Mukesh Ambani
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Gautam Adani, Chairman and founder of the Adani Group, Supreme Court lawyer and public activist
Karuna Nundy and Kashmiri rights activist Khurram Parvez were among the list of 100 Most
Influential People of 2022 published by TIME magazine, an American news magazine. The list has
been divided into six categories: Icons, Pioneers, Titans, Artists, Leaders and Innovators.
• Gautam Adani’s Adani Group is the World’s 6th largest economy. Adani has been listed under
the Titans category of the list.
• Karuna Nundy is a champion of women’s rights who has worked to reform the antirape laws.
• Khurram Parvez, Chairperson of the Asian Federation against Involuntary Disappearances. He
has fought against human rights violations and injustices in the Kashmir region and Karuna
Nundy and Khurram Parvez were listed under the Leaders category.
80. Who was recently (in May’22) appointed as the 22nd Lieutenant Governor (LG) of the
National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT-Delhi)?
1) Vinai Kumar Saxena
2) Najeeb Jung
3) Anil Baijal
4) Tejendra Khanna
5) Banwari Lal Joshi
Answer- 1) Vinai Kumar Saxena
Explanation:
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, appointed Vinai Kumar Saxena as the 22nd Lieutenant
Governor (LG) of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT-Delhi). Saxena replaced the Incumbent
LG Anil Baijal, who resigned due to ‘Personal Reasons’.
i. Vinai Kumar Saxena is the current Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC),
an organisation under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSMEs). He was
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81. Who was recently (in May '22) appointed as a part-time Chairman of the IDBI Bank for a
tenure of 3 years?
1) Rakesh Sharma
2) J. Samuel Joseph
3) Manoj Sahay
4) Mukesh Gupta
5) T N Manoharan
Answer- 5) T N Manoharan
Explanation:
T N Manoharan has been appointed as a part-time Chairman of the IDBI Bank for a tenure of 3
years with effect from 9th May 2022, as approved by the Reserve Bank of India(RBI).
i. M R Kumar will no longer continue to be the non-executive non-whole time Chairman of the bank
with effect from 8th May 2022.
ii. Kumar’s appointment is being separately processed under Section 161 (3) of the Companies Act,
2013.
82. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the President of India Ram Nath
Kovind’s visit to Jamaica and St. Vincent & Grenadines (SVG) in May 2022?
A) A MoU was signed between India and Jamaica for cooperation in diplomatic training in
Kingston city.
B) During the visit to St. Vincent & Grenadines (SVG) two MoUs were signed on Exchange of
Information and Assistance in Collection of Taxes & on Refurbishment of Old Carter
Community Centre.
C) The Indian President renamed ‘Calder Road’ to ‘India Drive-Bharat Marg’ in Kingstown.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The President of India Ram Nath Kovind paid an official visit to Jamaica and St. Vincent & Grenadines
(SVG) with his wife Savita Kovind in May 2022.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India and Jamaica for cooperation in
diplomatic training in Kingston city.
• He also inaugurated the India-Jamaica Friendship Garden during a visit to Hope Botanical
Garden in Kingston.
During the visit to St. Vincent & Grenadines (SVG) two MoUs were signed on Exchange of Information
and Assistance in Collection of Taxes, & on Refurbishment of Old Carter Community Centre.
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83. As per the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s Travel and Tourism Development Index 2021,
India secured ______ rank in the index, while ______ topped the Index.
1) 58th; Japan
2) 54th; USA
3) 46th; Spain
4) 54th; Japan
5) 46th; USA
Answer- 4) 54th; Japan
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum (WEF)'s Travel and Tourism Development Index 2021 has ranked India
in 54th position (down from 46th in 2019) with a score of 4.1. India still remains as a top performer
within South Asia.
i. Japan has topped (1) the global chart followed by the United States of America (USA) and Spain and
the bottom position (117) is occupied by the country Chad.
ii. The Theme of the WEF’s Travel and Tourism Development Index 2021 is “Rebuilding for a
Sustainable and Resilient Future”.
84. Which company recently (as of May’22) surpassed Apple Inc. to become the world’s most
valuable company?
1) Tesla, Inc
2) Saudi Aramco
3) Alphabet Inc.
4) Amazon
5) Microsoft Corporation
Answer- 2) Saudi Aramco
Explanation:
Oil giant Saudi Aramco has surpassed Apple Inc. to become the world’s most valuable company due
to the recent surge in oil prices.
i. Aramco traded near its highest level on record with a market capitalization of about USD 2.43
trillion, surpassing that of Apple for the first time since 2020. Apple Inc. fell 5.2% to close at USD
146.50 per share, giving it a valuation of USD 2.37 trillion.
85. Who was recently (in May '22) elected as the Director-General (DG) of the World Health
Organisation (WHO) for a 5-year term?
1) QU Dongyu
2) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
3) Kristalina Georgieva
4) Margaret Chan
5) Anders Nordström
Answer- 2) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Explanation:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) member states has re-elected Dr Tedros Adhanom
Ghebreyesus for a second 5 year term as the Director-General (DG) of WHO. His new mandate as
DG will officially commence on August 16 2022. His re-election was confirmed during the 75th World
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i. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was first elected as DG of WHO in 2017 and he is an Ethiopian
public health researcher and first African to hold the DG post.
ii. As per the World Health Assembly rules and procedures a Director-General can be re-appointed
only once.
86. Name the personality who was recently (in May '22) appointed as the Chief Executive
Officer(CEO) of IndiGo with the effect from 1st October 2022.
1) Viraj Mehta
2) Rahul Bhatia
3) Ronojoy Dutta
4) Rohini Bhatia
5) Pieter Elbers
Answer- 5) Pieter Elbers
Explanation:
IndiGo, India’s largest domestic carrier has appointed Pieter Elbers as its new Chief Executive
Officer(CEO). His appointment subjected to regulatory approvals will be effective from on or before
October 1, 2022.
i. He will replace incumbent Ronojoy Dutta(71-year-old) who has decided to retire on 30th
September 2022.
ii. Pieter Elbers, hailing from Schiedam, The Netherlands, has served as the President and CEO of KLM
Royal Dutch Airlines and he is also a member of the Executive committee of the Air France – KLM
Group.
87. Which country recently (in May ’22) conducted the 3rd edition of the Bilateral Exercise
‘Bongosagar 2022’ along with India at Port Mongla in the Northern Bay of Bengal?
1) France
2) Bangladesh
3) Singapore
4) Indonesia
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 2) Bangladesh
Explanation:
The 3rd edition of Indian Navy (IN)-Bangladesh Navy (BN) Bilateral Exercise ‘Bongosagar 2022’
commenced at Port Mongla, Bangladesh. It consists of Harbour Phase, and a Sea Phase in the Northern
Bay of Bengal.
Aim of Exercise Bongosagar: To develop a high degree of interoperability and joint operational skills
by conducting maritime exercises and operations between the two navies
Participants:
• IN– Indigenously Built, Indian Naval Ships (INS) Kora, a guided-missile corvette, and Sumedha,
an offshore patrol vessel
• BN– Bangladesh Navy Ship (BNS) Ali Haider and BNS Abu Ubaidah, both Guided Missile
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88. ________ Became the first woman combat aviator to join the Indian Army Aviation Corps as a
helicopter pilot.
1) Gunjan Saxena (Himachal Pradesh)
2) Avani Chaturvedi (Madhya Pradesh)
3) Abhilasha Barak (Haryana)
4) Bhawna Kanth (Bihar)
5) Shivangi Singh (Varanasi)
Answer- 3) Abhilasha Barak (Haryana)
Explanation:
Captain Abhilasha Barak, (26 years old) from Haryana, has become the first woman combat aviator
to join the Indian Army Aviation Corps as a helicopter pilot. She graduated at a ceremony held at the
Combat Army Aviation Training School in Nashik, Maharashtra.
i. She was awarded the wings’ along with 36 army pilots by Army Aviation Director General (DG)
Lieutenant General Ajay Kumar Suri (AK Suri) at the ceremony.
ii. She has been assigned to the 2nd flight of the 2072 Army Aviation Squadron that operates the
Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).
89. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) recently (in May '22) approved the sale
of the government’s 29.58% stake in which company at Rs 38000 crore?
1) Hindustan Zinc Limited
2) Hindalco Industries Limited
3) National Aluminium Company
4) Hindustan Copper Limited
5) Bharat Aluminium Company
Answer- 1) Hindustan Zinc Limited
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the sale of the government’s 29.58%
stake in Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), as a part of the efforts of the government of India(GoI) to
accelerate its disinvestment drive.
i. The sale of a 29.58% stake represents more than 124.96 crore shares which would raise around Rs
38000 crore at the current market price.
90. In May 2022, SBI launched the personal loan product named ‘_______ Credit’ for salaried
customers on its digital banking platform “YONO”.
1) Prime
2) Xpress
3) Smart
4) Digi
5) Platinum
Answer- 2) Xpress
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI) has launched the personal loan product ‘Xpress Credit’ for salaried
customers on its digital banking platform “YONO”. The eligible customers can avail of personal loans,
Real-time Xpress Credit (RTXC), up to Rs 35 lakhs through the YONO app, without any paperwork.
i. This will enable the customers to experience a digital, hassle-free and paperless loan process.

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91. The Supercomputer PARAM-PORUL was inaugurated in which institute under Phase 2 of
the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)?
1) NIT- Tiruchirappalli
2) NIT- Jaipur
3) IIT- Delhi
4) NIT- Warangal
5) IIT- Madras
Answer- 1) NIT- Tiruchirappalli
Explanation:
Bhaskar Bhat, Chairperson Board of Governors, National Institute of Technology (NIT)-
Tiruchirappalli inaugurated the state-of-the-art Supercomputer PARAM-PORUL at NIT-
Tiruchirappalli under Phase 2 of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM).
i. Under which major components are indigenously developed and assembled in India including a
software stack developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in line
with the Make in India initiative.
ii. The supercomputer was built based on the MoU signed between NIT Tiruchirappalli and C-DAC on
12th October 2020 in order to establish 838 TeraFlops Supercomputing Facility under NSM.
iii. The supercomputer worth Rs.19 crores was sanctioned by the Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeITY) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
92. The twin cyclones named ‘Cyclone Karim and Cyclone Asani’ originated in the Indian Ocean
region in May 2022.
‘Cyclone Asani’ was given by which country?
1) Sri Lanka
2) India
3) Iran
4) Thailand
5) Saudi Arabia
Answer- 1) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
The twin cyclones named Cyclone Karim and Cyclone Asani originated in the Indian Ocean region,
southern and northern hemispheres respectively. The cyclones originated in the same longitude and
drifted apart and the distance between both cyclones was more than 2,800 km.
i. The name Karim was given by Seychelles (South Africa) and the name Asani was suggested by Sri
Lanka.
ii. About Twin Cyclones: The interplay of the wind and the monsoon system combined with the
Earth system produces synchronous cyclones and Twin cyclones are said to be caused by Madden-
Julian Oscillation (MJO), composed of a Rossby wave and a Kelvin wave. MJO is a large cluster of
clouds and convection, about 5000-10,000 kilometres in size.
93. Who recently (in May ’22) won the International Booker Prize for Translated Fiction 2022
for the first Hindi Novel ‘Tomb of Sand’ & became the 1st Indian to win the prize?
1) Namita Gokhale
2) Preeti Shenoy
3) Arundhati Roy

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4) Geetanjali Shree
5) Indira Dangi
Answer- 4) Geetanjali Shree
Explanation:
Geetanjali Shree won the 2022 International Booker Prize for Translated Fiction for her Hindi Novel
Tomb of Sand and became the 1st Indian to win the prize. The book became the 1st Indian-
language book to be recognised by the award and this is the first novel translated from Hindi to win
the award. The award is annually presented by the Booker Prize Foundation.
i. The book originally written in Hindi as "Ret Samadhi"(published in 2018) was translated into
English by Daisy Rockwell.
ii. ‘Tomb of Sand’ is the first book of Geetanjali Shree to be published in the United Kingdom (UK) in
English by Tilted Axis Press in August 2021.
iii. The International Booker Prize was instituted in 2005 as the “Man Booker International Prize” and
is awarded every year for a single book that is translated into English and published in the UK or
Ireland.
94. __________ became the 1st Indian state to create health accounts with the help of World
Health Organisation (WHO).
1) Karnataka
2) Odisha
3) Rajasthan
4) West Bengal
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Rajasthan is the first Indian state to institutionalise health accounts with the help of World Health
Organisation (WHO) which will help in estimating the amount spent on the health sector and its
impact.
i. Efforts are now made to create health accounts in Rajasthan with sufficient capacity with the aid
from The WHO.
ii. Rajasthan’s State Government allocates more than 7 percent of the total budget for health, which is
higher than the national average. Now, the Health Accounts would aid to monitor and track the health
expenditure which could act as an important tool in evidence-based policy making.
95. Recently (in May’22) Adani Hybrid Energy Jaisalmer One Limited (AHEJOL) commissioned
‘India’s first wind and solar hybrid power generation plant’ at which city?
1) Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
2) Tumkur, Karnataka.
3) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
4) Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
5) Patan, Gujarat
Answer- 3) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Explanation:
Adani Group steps into commissioning of India’s first wind and solar hybrid power generation plant at
Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. A 390 megawatt (MW) wind-solar hybrid power plant was commissioned in

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Jaisalmer by Adani Hybrid Energy Jaisalmer One Limited (AHEJOL), a subsidiary of Adani Green
Energy Limited (AGEL).
i. AGEL’s operational capacity has increased to 5.8 GW following the commissioning of this 390 MW
hybrid plant.
96. Which of the following organisations recently (in May '22) launched the first Global Report
on Assistive Technology (GReAT) jointly?
2) United Nations Children’s Fund
3) World Health Organisation
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) jointly
launched the first Global Report on Assistive Technology (GReAT) which is the culmination of the
71st World Health Assembly (WHA) resolution in 2018 to prepare a global report on effective access
to Assistive Technology (AT).
i. As per the report, 90% of those who need AT do not have access to it globally. Including AT into
health systems is critical for progress towards the targets in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
relating to Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
ii. A billion people globally are currently estimated to be in need of AT. This is projected to double by
2050(i.e. likely to rise above 3.5 billion by 2050), with an ageing population and increasing prevalence
of non-communicable diseases.
97. What is the net-worth requirement to set up non-bank Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units
(BBPOU) according to the Reserve Bank of India norms released in May 2022?
1) Rs 80 crore
2) Rs 50 crore
3) Rs 25 crore
4) Rs 75 crore
5) Rs 100 crore
Answer- 3) Rs 25 crore
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) eased norms for non-bank entities to set up BBPOU (Bharat Bill
Payment Operating Units) by reducing the net-worth requirement to Rs 25 crore from Rs 100 crore.
This will encourage more players in this segment.
i. These guidelines by the apex bank were issued in exercise of its powers conferred under section 10
(2) read with Section 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (Act 51 of 2007).
ii. These will immediately come into effect.
98. As per the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, which country recently (in May’22) became
India’s top trading partner in 2021-22 by surpassing China?
1) United Arab Emirates
2) Saudi Arabia

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3) Singapore
4) Russia
5) United States
Answer- 5) United States
Explanation:
The United States (US) has surpassed China to become India’s top trading partner in 2021-22,
showing the growth of India-US economic ties.
i. According to data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, bilateral trade between the United
States and India reached USD 119.42 billion in 2021-22, up from USD 80.51 billion in 2020-21.
ii. From 2013–14 to 2017–18, and again in 2020–21, China was India’s most important trading
partner. Prior to China, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was India’s largest trading partner.
iii. In 2021-22, UAE is India’s third largest trading partner with USD 72.9 billion followed by Saudi
Arabia (USD 42.85 billion) as 4th, Iraq (USD 34.33 billion) as 5th, & Singapore (USD 30 billion) as its
6th largest trading partner.
99. Which country tops the 7th edition of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List 2022 released in
May 2022?
1) China
2) India
3) Japan
4) Australia
5) Singapore
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
Forbes magazine has released the 7th edition of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List 2022, featuring
10 categories each honouring 30 individuals under the age of 30. The list was edited by Rana Wehbe
Watson.
i. The honourees on the list represent 22 countries and territories across the Asia-Pacific region. India
tops the list in terms of the number of entries with 61, followed by Singapore (34), Japan (33),
Australia (32), Indonesia (30) and China (28).
ii. The average age of the 2022 list is 26.8 and the youngest honouree on the list is 14-year old
Japanese Olympics skateboarding gold-medalist Momiji Nishiya.
100. Name the Indian Navy Ships (INS) Western Fleet's oldest warrior, it was decommissioned
after 34 years in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
1) INS Rajput
2) INS Khukri
3) INS Gomati
4) INS Viraat
5) INS Kolkata
Answer- 3) INS Gomati
Explanation:
The Indian Navy Ship (INS) Gomati was decommissioned from the naval dockyard at Mumbai,
Maharashtra after 34 years. INS Gomati was named after the River Gomati and inducted on April 16,
1988 and was inducted by former Union defence minister KC Pant at Mazagon Dock Limited, Bombay.

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i. The ship is the third of the Godavari class guided-missile frigates and is the oldest warrior of the
Western Fleet.
ii. IMS Gomati was awarded the coveted Unit Citation, in 2007-08 and 2019-20 for its remarkable
service of maritime security.
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