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Current Affairs Weekly Q&A PDF – March

2022 3rd Week (17-24)
1. In which institute India’s 1st Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Technology Park
(ARTPARK) was launched?
1) IIT-Kanpur
2) IIT-Delhi
3) IISc-Bengaluru
4) IIT-Kharagpur
5) IIT-Madras
Answer- 3) IISc-Bengaluru
Explanation:
India’s first Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Technology Park (ARTPARK) for creating a better
world through an inclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Robotics revolution has been
inaugurated at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, Karnataka.
i. It was launched by the Government of Karnataka’s Minister for Information, Biotechnology, and
Science and Technology, Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan.
ii. It is a joint initiative of IISc Bengaluru and AI Foundry, Bengaluru in a public-private
collaborative model to promote technology innovations in the field of AI & Robotics.
iii. ARTPARK is a one-of-its kind, a not-for-profit foundation with a total seed capital of 230
crores, which is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and
Technology, Government of India and the Government of Karnataka.

2. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the Trends In International
Arms Transfers, 2021 that was released in March 2022?
1) The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released the report which
highlights that India remained the largest importer globally in 2017-2021.
2) India has accounted for 11% of global arms imports in 2017-2021.
3) The 5 largest arms imports in 2017-2021 are India, USA, UK, France and Brazil.
4) The 5 largest arms exporters in 2017–21 are the USA, Russia, France, China and Germany.
5) The Main suppliers of India in 2017-2021 are Russia, France, and USA.
Answer- 3) The 5 largest arms imports in 2017-2021 are India, USA, UK, France and Brazil.
Explanation:
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released the report which
highlights that India remained the largest importer globally in 2017-2021.
i. India has accounted for 11% of global arms imports in 2017-2021.
ii. The 5 largest arms imports in 2017-2021 are India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Australia and China.
iii. The 5 largest arms exporters in 2017–21 are the USA, Russia, France, China and Germany.
iv. The Main suppliers of India in 2017-2021 are Russia, France, and USA.

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3. In March 2022, Who took oath as the Chief Minister of Punjab?

1) Beant Singh
2) Parkash Singh Badal
3) Bhagwant Singh Mann
4) Amarinder Singh
5) Charanjit Singh Channi
Answer- 3) Bhagwant Singh Mann
Explanation:
The Leader of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bhagwant Singh Mann, was sworn in as the Punjab Chief
Minister (CM) & the oath of office and secrecy was administered by Punjab Governor Banwarilal
Purohit to Bhagwant Mann.
i. The AAP in Punjab won 92 seats out of 117 seats in the Punjab Assembly elections 2022.
ii. Bhagwant Singh Mann is a former Member of Parliament (MP) in Lok Sabha and represented
Sangrur constituency, Punjab.

4. Who became the 1st ever female President of Hungary?

1) Magdalena Andersson
2) Sandra Mason
3) Xiomara Castro
4) Najla Bouden
5) Katalin Novak
Answer- 5) Katalin Novak
Explanation:
The Hungarian National Assembly(Hungarian parliament) has elected the ruling Fidesz Party
lawmaker, Katalin Novak, as Republic of Hungary’s first-ever female President. By winning
the election, she has become Hungary’s youngest ever head of state, at the age of 44.
i. She received 137 votes (a 2/3rd majority) against her opposition rival, Peter Rona, an
economist, who received 52 votes.
ii. Novak will hold the Presidency for a tenure of five years, during which she has the power to
temporarily block laws and call referendums.
iii. Earlier, she served as the Vice President of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party and also
as a Minister for Family Affairs.

5. Kumudben Joshi recently (in March’22) passed away. She is the former Governor of
which state?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Gujarat
4) Telangana
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 1) Andhra Pradesh

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Explanation:
Kumudben Manishankar Joshi (Kumudben Joshi), the former Governor of Andhra Pradesh (AP)
and former Union Minister, has passed away at the Changa Dhanori village in Navsari district,
Gujarat.
About Kumudben Joshi:
• Kumudben Joshi served as the Union Deputy Minister of Information and Broadcasting
from 1980 to 1982 and as the Union Deputy Minister of Health and Family Welfare from
1982 to 1984.
• She served as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh from 1985 to 1990, she was the 2nd
female to hold the office after Sharda Mukherjee.
• She has served as a member of the Rajya Sabha (Gujarat), representing the Indian
National Congress (INC) for 3 terms between 1973 and 1988.

6. Who authored the biography book, “Rahul Bajaj: An Extraordinary Life”?

1) Sanjeev Sanyal
2) Shobhaa De
3) Shashi Tharoor
4) Ruskin Bond
5) Gita Piramal
Answer- 5) Gita Piramal
Explanation:
The first authorized biography titled “Rahul Bajaj: An Extraordinary Life”,authored by Gita
Piramal and published by India Portfolio, Imprint of Penguin Random House India (PRHI) will be
launched on 21 March 2022.
i. The book is based on the life of the late iconic industrialist Rahul Bajaj.
ii. Rahul Bajaj was the chairman emeritus of the Bajaj Group and a former member of Parliament.
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan.
iii. He is also a former chairman and member of the International Business Council, World
Economic Forum.

7. What is the theme of National Vaccination Day 2022 that was observed across the globe
on 16th March 2022?
1) Protect your world – get vaccinated
2) Vaccines Work
3) Vaccines Work for all
4) Protected Together: Vaccines Work
5) Vaccines bring us closer
Answer- 3) Vaccines Work for all
Explanation:
The National Vaccination Day, also known as National Immunization Day, is annually observed
across India on 16th March to create awareness about the importance of vaccination against not
only polio but also other viral diseases.
i. The theme of National Vaccination Day 2022 is “Vaccines Work for all”.

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ii. The Government of India observed the first National Vaccination Day (Immunisation Day) on
16th March 1995 and 16th March 1995 also marks the day on which India administered the first
dose of an oral vaccine against polio.

8. In March 2022, Indian Railways prepared the National Rail Plan (NRP) for India for the
development of a futuristic railway system by _______.
1) 2025
2) 2030
3) 2024
4) 2028
5) 2026
Answer- 2) 2030
Explanation:
For the development of a futuristic railway system by 2030, the Indian Railways has come up with
the ‘National Rail Plan (NRP) for India-2030’. The information for the same was provided by
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Railways in a written reply to a question in Lok
Sabha.
Objectives behind NRP:
i. To formulate strategies based on both operational capacities and commercial policy initiatives
to increase the modal share of the Railways in freight to 45%.
ii. To create capacity ahead of demand, which in turn would also cater to future growth in demand
right up to 2050.

9. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways recently (in March’22) launched India’s 1st
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) named “Toyota Mirai” in New Delhi?
The FCEV was powered by _________.
1) Hydrogen
2) Sodium
3) Sulfur
4) Carbon Monoxide
5) Nitrogen
Answer- 1) Hydrogen
Explanation:
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated the world’s
most advanced technology-developed Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Toyota
Mirai at New Delhi, India. Toyota Mirai is India’s first Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), which is
completely powered by Hydrogen.
i. This launch is a pilot project taking place in Delhi by Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd (TKM) and
International Center for Automotive Technology (ICAT).
ii. In Japanese, the word ‘Mirai’ means ‘future’. Toyota Mirai was launched in 2014 and was one of
the world’s first hydrogen fuel EV.
iii. The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) will be supplying Hydrogen for this vehicle.

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10. As per Deloitte’s “Global Powers of Retailing 2022: Resilience Despite Challenges”
report, Reliance Retail Ltd (RRL) from India has ranked _______ on the list of Top 250 global
retailers, while _____ tops the index.
1) 60th; Amazon Inc
2) 56th; Walmart Inc
3) 42nd; Schwarz Group
4) 60th; Walmart Inc
5) 58th; Amazon Inc
Answer- 2) 56th; Walmart Inc
Explanation:
According to the global consulting firm Deloitte.’s report titled “Global Powers of Retailing 2022:
Resilience Despite Challenges”, Reliance Retail Limited(RRL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries
Limited(RIL) has ranked 56th on the list of Top 250 global retailers.
i. Walmart Inc., an American multinational retail corporation, tops the list, followed by Amazon,
Inc., Costco Wholesale Corporation, Schwarz Group, and The Home Depot, Inc.

11. Which company recently (in March’22) got selected by Singapore Exchange (SGX) to
power the NSE IFSC-SGX Connect (Gift Connect)?
1) Infosys BaNCS
2) Intel
3) TCS BaNCS
4) HCL
5) IBM
Answer- 3) TCS BaNCS
Explanation:
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd’s (TCS) BaNCS, a financial solution, grabbed a 5-year contract
from Singapore Exchange (SGX) to power the National Stock Exchange International Financial
Service Centre (NSE IFSC)-SGX Connect (Gift Connect) in special economic zone Gujarat
International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
i. TCS BaNCS will facilitate Nifty trading between India and Singapore along with offering end-to-
end solutions regarding trading, clearing, settlement and risk management operations.

12. Name the company that recently (in March’22) Mahila Money Prepaid Card for Women
Entrepreneurs along with Mahila Money and Transcorp PPI.
1) Capital One
2) Mastercard
3) Visa
4) American Express
5) Maestro
Answer- 3) Visa
Explanation:
The digital payments networks Mahila Money, Visa and Transcorp Prepaid Payment Instruments
(PPI) have partnered in launching Mahila Money Prepaid Card, an exclusive product to help
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i. The prepaid card is designed in such a way that it caters to the needs of digital entrepreneurs,
small business owners, and women. It serves those community members who prefer a bank
account with combined features of flexibility, safety, and convenience.

13. Which institute’s Incubation Cell recently (in March’22) signed an MoU with RBI
Innovation Hub (RBIH) for FinTech Startups in India?
1) IIT-Kanpur
2) IIT-Delhi
3) IIT-Bombay
4) IIT-Kharagpur
5) IIT-Madras
Answer- 5) IIT-Madras
Explanation:
India’s prominent deep-tech startup hub pioneered by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Incubation Cell (IITMIC) and RBI Innovation Hub (RBIH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reserve
Bank of India, have signed an MoU to contribute and work together in developing the necessary
ecosystem to support and scale FinTech Startups in India.
Aim: To empower the startup ecosystem in India, which makes a significant contribution to the
economic prosperity of the nation with swift improvement and hence deploy technological
innovations to transform India’s FinTech outlook.

14. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the 2022 M3M Hurun Global
Rich List released in March 2022?
1) Mukesh Ambani has emerged as the richest Indian & Asian title and secured 9th rank globally
in The Index.
2) Elon Musk, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Tesla has topped the Billionaires list
as the World’s richest person for the 2nd consecutive year.
3) Mukesh Ambani is the only Indian to feature in the world’s top 10 billionaires list and has also
earned the title of "Richest Telecom Entrepreneur."
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Mukesh Ambani has emerged as the richest Indian & Asian title and secured 9th rank globally in
The Index.
i. Elon Musk, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Tesla has topped the Billionaires list
as the World’s richest person for the 2nd consecutive year.
ii. Mukesh Ambani is the only Indian to feature in the world’s top 10 billionaires list and has also
earned the title of "Richest Telecom Entrepreneur."
iii. Mumbai became the billionaire capital of India with 72 billionaires followed by New Delhi with
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15. Astrophysicist Eugene Parker recently (in March’22) passed away. Which organisation
was named after him for a spacecraft called the “Parker Solar Probe” in 2018?
1) Blue Origin
2) European Space Agency
3) JAXA
4) SpaceX
5) NASA
Answer- 5) NASA
Explanation:
American Astrophysicist Eugene Newman Parker (Eugene Parker), who contributed to solar
physics, has died at the age of 94 at a retirement community in Chicago, Illinois, United States of
America (USA).
i. Eugene Parker witnessed the launch of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA)’s Parker Solar Probe in 2018, the first NASA mission named after a living person, and
became the first person to witness the launch of a spacecraft named after them.

16. Which company recently (in March’22) signed an agreement with Dredging
Corporation of India (DCI) to build "India’s 1st Make in India Dredger" in collaboration
with IHC Holland?
1) Hindustan Shipyard Ltd
2) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd
3) Goa Shipyard Ltd
4) Cochin Shipyard Ltd
5) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd
Answer- 4) Cochin Shipyard Ltd
Explanation:
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) signed an agreement with Dredging Corporation of India Limited
(DCIL) to build India’s first Make in India dredger in collaboration with the Industriële Handels
Combinatie (IHC) Holland. The construction of the dredger costs around Rs 920 crore and will be
delivered in 34 months.
i. The objective of the dredger is to fulfill the Maritime India Vision 2030, with well-equipped
dredgers for operation of ports to bring down the logistic cost of the cargo.
ii. A dredger is a boat which is fitted with a special machine that is used to increase the size of
harbours, rivers, and canals and its 127-metre-long, 28-metre-wide vessel (dredger) is based on
the ‘Beagle’ platform of IHC.

17. In March 2022, _________ became the first state in India to implement the Crop
Diversification Index.
1) Telangana
2) Odisha
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 1) Telangana

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Explanation:
Telangana turned out to be the first state in India to adopt the Crop Diversification Index (CDI)
by way of recording their crop diversification pattern in the form of an index.
i. According to the CDI, Telangana grows 77 varieties of crops, out of which only 10 crops (mostly
grains) are chosen for crop diversification.
ii. The districts of Nirmal, Vikarabad, and Sangareddy emerge as the most diverse, ranking in the
top 3 in the state.
About Crop Diversification Index (CDI):
All the areas under the 77 different crops, which include food, non-food, and cash crops, as well as
the areas under floriculture practices, have been considered to calculate the index.

18. As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey released by the National Statistical Office
(NSO) in March 2022, India’s urban unemployment rate is projected to _____ in the April-
June quarter of 2021.
1) 11.5%
2) 14.3%
3) 12.6%
4) 10.2%
5) 9.3%
Answer- 3) 12.6%
Explanation:
As per the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the National Statistical Office
(NSO), India’s urban unemployment rate (persons of age 15 years and above) has jumped to
12.6% in April-June quarter of 2021, when compared to 9.3% in the January-March 2021.
i. The present quarterly bulletin is the eleventh in the series for the quarter April- June 2021.
ii. At the all-India level, in the urban areas, a total number of 5,619 First-Stage Sampling Units
(FSUs) have been surveyed during the quarter April – June 2021.
iii. UR percentage of male and female for April-June 2021 was 12.2% and 14.3% respectively.

19. In March 2022, _____________ proclaimed the _______ March of every year as the
‘International Day to Combat Islamophobia’.
1) United Nations General Assembly; 17th
2) UNICEF; 15th
3) United Nations Human Rights Council; 17th
4) United Nations General Assembly; 15th
5) United Nations Human Rights Council; 18th
Answer- 4) United Nations General Assembly; 15th
Explanation:
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution A/RES/76/254 and
proclaimed the 15th March of every year as the ‘International Day to Combat Islamophobia’.
i. The resolution also urges all countries to organise and support “high-visibility events” to
increase awareness about Islamophobia. Islamophobia is the fear of, hatred of, or prejudice
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ii. The resolution was introduced by the Pakistan envoy, Munir Akram (Pakistan’s ambassador),
on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) under the agenda item Culture of
peace.

20. NPCI is set to launch ‘On-Device Wallet-UPI Lite for Small Value Transactions’ in Offline
Mode.
What is the Upper Limit of payment transactions in UPI Lite?
1) Rs 100
2) Rs 400
3) Rs 500
4) Rs 300
5) Rs 200
Answer- 5) Rs 200
Explanation:
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will launch On-Device Wallet i.e. ‘UPI Lite’
for UPI users which will enable small value transactions in an offline mode. UPI stands for (Unified
Payments Interface).
This functionality enables transactions without additional factor authentication (AFA) or a UPI
PIN (Personal Identification Number). Designed by NPCI.
Limits in UPI Lite:
• Upper Limit of payment transaction- Rs 200
• Total limit of balance for an On-Device Wallet- Rs 2,000 at any point of time

21. Name the bank that recently (in March’22) signed an LOC to provide USD 1 Billion to Sri
Lanka to Recover from the Economic Crisis.
1) State Bank of India
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Indian Bank
4) Bank of Maharashtra
5) Reserve Bank of India
Answer- 1) State Bank of India
Explanation:
India announced a USD 1 billion Line of Credit (LOC) to Sri Lanka as part of its financial
assistance to deal with its economic crisis.
i. An agreement extending the LOC was signed between SBI and the Government of Sri Lanka for
the procurement of food, medicine, and other essential items.
ii. In addition to the USD 1 billion LOC, India has also offered a series of economic package
announcements like a currency swap arrangement of USD 400 million and a debt deferral of USD
515 million for two months to Sri Lanka to wipe away its immediate problems.

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22. In March 2022, RBI approved the extension of Rajeev Ahuja, interim MD and CEO of RBL
Bank, for _______________.
1) 3 Months
2) 1 Year
3) 6 Months
4) 8 Months
5) 2 Years
Answer- 1) 3 Months
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the extension of Rajeev Ahuja’s term as interim
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RBL Bank for another three
months w.e.f from 25 March, 2022 or till the appointment of a regular MD & CEO, whichever is
earlier.
About RBL Bank:
Headquarters-Mumbai, Maharashtra
Founded- 1943
Tagline – ‘‘Apno Ka Bank’’

23. Which ministry recently (in March’22) released India's Arctic policy named ‘India and
the Arctic: building a partnership for sustainable development’ in New Delhi?
1) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
2) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
3) Ministry of Home Affairs
4) Ministry of Science & Technology
5) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Answer- 5) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Explanation:
Union Minister of State (MoS) for Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh released India’s Arctic policy
titled ‘India and the Arctic: building a partnership for sustainable development’ in New Delhi.
India is one of 13 nations holding Observer status in the Arctic Council.
Thirteen Non-arctic States have been approved as Observers to the Arctic Council. They are
France, Germany, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, China, Poland, India, Republic of Korea, Spain,
Switzerland, United Kingdom and Singapore.

24. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the Maternal Mortality Rate
(MMR) of India for 2017–2019 released by the Registrar General of India in March 2022?
A) India’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has improved to 103 for the period 2017-19
when compared to the previous data of 113 in 2016–2018.
B) Kerala had recorded the lowest MMR of 30/lakh live births and also achieved the UN
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target for MMR of 70/lakh live births by 2030.
C) 9 states in India have achieved the National Health Policy (NHP) target for MMR of
100/lakh live births by 2020.
1) All A, B & C
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3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only B
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
India’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has improved to 103 for the period 2017-19 when
compared to the previous data of 113 in 2016–2018.
i. Kerala had recorded the lowest MMR of 30/lakh live births and also achieved the UN
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target for MMR of 70/lakh live births by 2030.
ii. 9 states in India have achieved the National Health Policy (NHP) target for MMR of 100/lakh
live births by 2020.

25. As per the 10th United Nations’ World Happiness Report 2022, India secured the _______
rank, while _____________ tops the index as the happiest country in the world for the 5th
consecutive year.
1) 124; Denmark
2) 136; Finland
3) 124; Iceland
4) 139; Denmark
5) 136; Iceland
Answer- 2) 136; Finland
Explanation:
As per the 10th United Nations’ World Happiness Report 2022, India’s rank has been improved
by 3 spots to 136 out of 146 countries from 139 in 2021 with a score of 3.777.
For the 5th year in a row, Finland continues to occupy the top spot being the happiest country in
the world. The top 5 rankings were occupied by Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland and the
Netherlands.
i. Afghanistan was ranked as the unhappiest nation, followed by Lebanon, Zimbabwe, Rwanda
and Botswana.
ii. Bhutan was not included in the world happiness report 2022.

26. Who recently (in March’22) won the 70th edition of Miss World 2021 pageant held in
San Juan, Puerto Rico?
1) Karolina Bielawska (Poland)
2) Carla Yules (Indonesia)
3) Emmy Pena (Dominican Republic)
4) Toni-Ann Singh (Jamaica)
5) Shree Saini (USA)
Answer- 1) Karolina Bielawska (Poland)
Explanation:
Karolina Bielawska from Poland has won the 70th edition of the Miss World (Miss World
2021) pageant that was held in Coca-Cola Music Hall, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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ii. Indian-American Shree Saini, who represented the United States of America(USA) in the
pageant, is the 1st runner up at the Miss World 2021 followed by Olivia Yace of Côte d’Ivoire,
2nd runner up.

27. In March 2022, _________ became the first African to win the 51st Pritzker Architecture
Prize-2022.
1) Frei Otto
2) Arata Isozaki
3) Diebedo Francis Kere
4) Alejandro Aravena
5) Jean-Philippe Vassal
Answer- 3) Diebedo Francis Kere
Explanation:
Diebedo Francis Kere, An architect from Burkina Faso, West Africa has won the Pritzker
Architecture Prize 2022. He is the 51st Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. It’s a most
prestigious honour in the field of architecture. He is the first African to win the Pritzker
Architecture Prize.
About Pritzker Architecture Prize:
It is granted annually and is often referred to as “architecture’s Nobel”. First awarded- 1979
Sponsored by– Hyatt Foundation.
Note- The First Indian Laureate of Pritzker Prize is Balkrishna Doshi (2018 Laureate).

28. Name the bank that recently (in March’22) won the ASSOCHAM Award for Best MSME
Bank of the Year in the Private Sector Banks Category at the 8th MSMEs Excellence Awards
Ceremony and Summit.
1) RBL Bank
2) Karnataka Bank
3) South Indian Bank
4) Karur Vysya Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 2) Karnataka Bank
Explanation:
Karnataka Bank has been honoured with ASSOCHAM Award Best MSME Bank of the Year
(Private Category) award among the Private Sector Banks at the 8th MSMEs Excellence Awards
Ceremony and Summit, instituted by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of
India (ASSOCHAM) – the apex trade body, at New Delhi, Delhi.
Other Major Award winners:
Category Winners
Best MSME Bank of the Year (PSU Category) Punjab National Bank
Best Technology Enabler of the Year Karur Vysya Bank Ltd
Excellent Services of the Year Satya MicroCapital Ltd

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29. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the 14th India-Japan annual
summit 2022 held in March 2022 at New Delhi, Delhi?
A) As per Article 13 of the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
(CEPA), India and Japan signed an Amendment to Article 7 (Exchange of Information) of the
Implementing Agreement.
B) India and Japan set an investment target of “five trillion yen” in the next 5 years.
C) PM Narendra Modi gifted Japan PM Fumio Kishida a ‘Krishna Pankhi’, a sandalwood
artifact by master artisans in Churu in Rajasthan.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
As per Article 13 of the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA),
India and Japan signed an Amendment to Article 7 (Exchange of Information) of the Implementing
Agreement.
i. India and Japan set an investment target of “five trillion yen” in the next 5 years.
ii. PM Narendra Modi gifted Japan PM Fumio Kishida a ‘Krishna Pankhi’, a sandalwood artifact by
master artisans in Churu in Rajasthan.
iii. Several MoUs/Agreements were signed during 14th India-Japan Annual Summit 2022.

30. In March 2022, the National Capital Regional Transport Corporation (NCRTC) launched
India’s 1st Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) train for Delhi to ________ corridor.
1) Ahmedabad
2) Varanasi
3) Kolkata
4) Amritsar
5) Meerut
Answer- 5) Meerut
Explanation:
The National Capital Regional Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has recently brought to light
India’s first rapid rail along the Delhi to Meerut corridor.
This Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) train covers the entire 82 km (approx.) Delhi-
Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS route, will have 25 stations in total, including two depots at Duhai and
Modipuram of Uttar Pradesh and one stabling yard at Jangpura, New Delhi.

31. In March 2022, The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) extended the tenure of Jay Shah as the
President of ACC until _____________.
1) 2027
2) 2025
3) 2024
4) 2026

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5) 2023
Answer- 3) 2024
Explanation:
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) extended the tenure of Jay Shah as ACC President, its Executive
Board and Committees until 2024. The decision was taken by ACC AGM in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
i. He was unanimously elected as the President of the ACC on 30 January 2021. He succeeded
Najmul Hasan Papon, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief.
ii. The ACC also appointed Pankaj Khimji, as the Vice President and Mahinda Vallipuram as
Chairman of the Development Committee.

32. Who recently (in March’22) won the Formula one (F1) season-opening Bahrain Grand
Prix 2022?
1) Charles Leclerc (Monaco)
2) Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain)
3) George Russell (Britain)
4) Carlos Sainz (Spain)
5) Max Verstappen (Belgian-Dutch)
Answer- 1) Charles Leclerc (Monaco)
Explanation:
Ferrari’s driver Charles Leclerc (Monaco) won the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix 2022 of
Formula one (F1) held at Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain. Carlos Sainz (Spain)
driving a Ferrari finished second by one-two.
• The F1 championships are organised by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile
(FIA).
About Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA):
President – Mohammed bin Sulayem
Headquarters – Paris, France

33. When was World Sparrow Day (WSD) 2022 observed across the globe with the theme of
“I LOVE Sparrows”?
1) 20th March, 2022
2) 19th March, 2022
3) 21st March, 2022
4) 19th March, 2022
5) 17th March, 2022
Answer- 1) 20th March, 2022
Explanation:
World Sparrow Day (WSD) is annually observed in more than 50 countries across the world on
20th March to create awareness and celebrate the ecological significance of sparrows, or
common house sparrows (Passer domesticus).
i. The theme for WSD is “I LOVE Sparrows”.
ii. World Sparrow Day (WSD) is an initiative of the Nature Forever Society (NFS) of India, in
collaboration with the Eco-Sys Action Foundation of France and other national and international
organisations and the first-ever World Sparrow Day was observed on 20th March 2010.

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34. What is the theme of the International Day of Forests (IDF) 2022 that was observed
across the globe on 21st March, 2022?
1) Forests and Education
2) Forests and sustainable production and consumption
3) Forests and Biodiversity: Too precious to lose
4) Forests for sustainable cities
5) Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being
Answer- 2) Forests and sustainable production and consumption
Explanation:
The International Day of Forests (IDF) has been observed annually on March 21 to celebrate and
raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests since 2013.
The IDF 2022 was observed on the theme ‘Forests and sustainable production and
consumption’.

35. 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.

36. 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
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
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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.

37. _________ 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.

38. 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.
i. The UNEP will offer the expertise required to tackle the ecological dimension of human and
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39. 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.

40. 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.

41. 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
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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.

42. 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).

43. 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.
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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.
ii. The simplified iDEX Procurement has been introduced and AoN to procurement timelines have
been reduced from 2+ years to 5 months.

44. In March 2022, ______ became the First State to go Paperless assembly proceeding under
National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).
1) Arunachal Pradesh
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”.

45. 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.
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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.

46. 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).

47. 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.

48. 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

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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.

49. 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
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.

50. 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.
i. In 2016, they also co-authored the book titled “The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing
World”.

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

1) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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
known 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’.

52. 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

53. Public Sector Banks (PSB) Loans in 59 minutes disburses ₹39,580 crore credit to
businesses since inception between September 25, 2018, to February 28, 2022.
What is the Maximum amount an MSME can get business loan through
psbloansin59minutes.com portal?
1) 1 crore
2) 8 lakhs
3) 5 crore
4) 3 lakhs
5) 5 lakhs
Answer- 3) 5 crore
Explanation:
PSB Loans in 59 minutes disburses ₹39,580 crore credit to businesses since inception between
September 25, 2018, to February 28, 2022.

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i. Through the psbloansin59minutes.com portal, an MSME can avail business loans from a
minimum of ₹1 lakh to a maximum of ₹5 crore post-in-principle approval. 2,01,863 proposals
have been made on the portal amounting to ₹39,580 crore in the business category.

54. What is the validity period of a GI tag?

1) 8 years
2) 5 years
3) 10 years
4) 6 years
5) 2 years
Answer- 3) 10 years
Explanation:
A registered ‘Geographical Indication’ (GI) Tag shall be valid for 10 years and can be renewed
on payment of renewal fee.

55. Which became the first railway station under the purview of South Central Railway to
implement the "One Nation, One Product"?
1) Chennai Railway Station
2) Renigunta Railway Station
3) Kozhikode Railway Station
4) Tirupati Railway Station
5) Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station
Answer- 4) Tirupati Railway Station
Explanation:
Tirupati Railway Station will be the first station under the purview of South Central Railway to
implement the ‘One Nation, One Product’ concept.
i. The artisans involved in Kalamkari textiles and arts, and woodcraft, which are considered local
to Tirupati were invited to sell their products in the station.

56. In February 2022, __________ became the second country after China to implement the
T+1 stock settlement mechanism.
1) Japan
2) India
3) UK
4) Russia
5) US
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
India has become the second country after China to implement the T+1 stock settlement
mechanism in a phased manner from 25 February.
i. The system will be starting with select stocks and then gradually adding others to the fold.
Instruction regarding this was issued by SEBI on January 01, 2022. Before this, the settlement
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ii. T means the trade/transaction day i.e. the day on which stock is bought/sold. and here T+1
means that the actual stock settlement will happen on the next day.

57. Gujarat government marked 100 years of the Pal-Dadhvav massacre on ____________.
1) 7th March, 2022
2) 18 March, 2022
3) 15th March, 2022
4) 10th March, 2022
5) 8th March, 2022
Answer- 1) 7th March, 2022
Explanation:
On 7th March, 2022, the Gujarat government marked 100 years of the Pal-Dadhvav killings,
calling it a massacre “bigger than the Jallianwala Bagh”. Before this, the incident had been featured
on the state’s Republic Day tableau.
About the massacre:
i. Pal-Dadhvav massacre refers to the killing of around 1,200 tribal revolutionaries (Bhils) by the
British. It happened on 7th March 1922, in the Pal-Chitariya and Dadhvaav villages of Sabarkantha
district, then part of Idar state (present-day Gujarat state).
ii. On Amalki Ekadashi, villagers gathered on the banks of Heir River as part of the ‘Eki
movement’. The Eki movement was led by Motilal Tejawat and the objective was to protest
against the land revenue tax imposed on them by the British and feudal lords.

58. Non-scheduled banks by definition are those which are not listed in the 2nd schedule of
the RBI act, 1934.
The reserve capital of these banks is less than _____________.
1) Rs 5 lakhs
2) Rs 1 lakh
3) Rs 2 Lakhs
4) Rs 4 lakhs
5) Rs 3 lakhs
Answer- 1) Rs 5 lakh
Explanation:
Non-scheduled banks by definition are those which are not listed in the 2nd schedule of the RBI
act, 1934. Banks with a reserve capital of less than 5 lakh rupees qualify as non-scheduled banks.

59. The Public sector bank will share _____________ ownership (as of March’22) in National
Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL).
1) 15%
2) 25%
3) 35%
4) 51%
5) 49%
Answer- 4) 51%

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Explanation:
The National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) that was established by the Central
Government is set to deal with Bad Loans or Non Performing Assets(NPA).
• Public Sector Banks (PSBs) will maintain51% ownership in NARCL.

60. 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.
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.
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