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1. Which institution unveiled a list of 50 exclusive and iconic heritage textile crafts of India?
[A] UNESCO
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] Union Culture Ministry
[D] FICCI
Answer: UNESCO
UNESCO released a list of 50 exclusive and iconic heritage textile crafts of India named ‘Handmade for
the 21st Century: Safeguarding Traditional Indian Textile’. It describes the processes behind their
making, mentions the causes for their declining popularity and provides strategies for their preservation.
Toda embroidery and Sungadi from Tamil Nadu, Himroo weaves from Hyderabad and Bandha tie and dye
weaving from Odisha are some of the crafts included.
2. As per a recent UNICEF report, what percent of child marriages can fall down if higher education
is provided to girls?
[A] 25 per cent

[B] 40 per cent
[C] 60 per cent
[D] 80 percent
Answer: 80 percent
According to UNICEF report released recently, 80 percent of child marriages can fall down if higher
education is provided to all girls. It also noted that secondary education is a much stronger and more
consistent protection against child marriage than primary school education. The most progress in the
past decade was seen in South Asia, where a girl’s risk of marrying in childhood dropped by over a third
to below 30 per cent.
3. Which technology major has announced to set up its first cloud region in Greece?
[A] Amazon
[B] Microsoft
[C] Google
[D] Meta
Answer: Google
Alphabet Inc's Google has announced to set up its first cloud region in Greece, as the country is making
efforts to become a world cloud computing hub. The deal is estimated to contribute some USD 2.13
billion to the GDP of Greece and create some 20,000 jobs by 2030. A cloud region is based around a
cluster of data centres. Microsoft has also decided to build a data centre hub in the country.
4. Gurram Jashuva, who was also known as ‘People’s Poet’ is from which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Odisha
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Chief Minister Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy paid tributes to ‘People’s poet’ Gurram Jashuva on his 127 th
birth anniversary. Jashuva used verse poetry as a weapon to wage a war against superstitions and evil
of untouchability being practised in those times. He also fought against caste discrimination, poverty
and economic disparities.
5. India has partnered with which US state for ZEV (zero-emission vehicles) Policy programme?
[A] California
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[B] Massachusetts
[C] Florida
[D] Georgia
Answer: California
India has entered into a collaboration with California for research and innovation in the field of zero-
emission vehicles. The California-India ZEV Policy programme is aimed at supporting ZEV uptake in
India, promoting the development of an EV industry in India and contributing to India’s industrial growth.
As part of the collaboration, a new India ZEV Research Centre was also set up.
6. Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) partnered with which technology company to
promote Sanskrit?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Meta
[C] Twitter
[D] Google
Answer: Google
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) announced a collaboration deal with Google to promote
Sanskrit. ICCR and Google signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the tech major’s
artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) language technology for translating Sanskrit literature
to many other languages and vice-versa.
7. Which state announced to form ‘State Transformation Commission’ to replace state planning
commission?
[A] Telangana
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Odisha
[D] Punjab
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved a Micro Small Medium Enterprises Promotion Policy (MSME) 2022 and
Uttar Pradesh Bioenergy Policy-2022. The state cabinet also approved a proposal to reorganise the State
Planning Commission as the State Transformation Commission (STC) on the pattern of the Niti Aayog.
STC would act as a policy think tank to the government as well as perform the work of planning
commission.
8. Which Indian personality has won the ‘Changemaker’ award at the UN SDG Action Awards?
[A] Srishti Bakshi
[B] Kapil Mandawewala
[C] Amit Saraogi
[D] Kaif Ali
Answer: Srishti Bakshi
Srishti Bakshi, a women’s rights activist from India, was honoured with the ‘Changemaker’ award at the
UN SDG Action Awards. The activist has travelled 3,800km around the country in less than a year to
raise awareness on gender-based violence and inequality. She was awarded for “confronting gender-
based violence and advocating for safe access to public spaces.”
9. Which state won the first prize for the best adventure tourism destination and all-around
development of tourism?
[A] Kerala
[B] Goa
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand received the first prize in two categories, for the best adventure tourism destination and all-
around development of tourism from the Ministry of Tourism. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar
presented National Tourism Awards 2018-19, on the occasion of World Tourism Day. He also launched
photography and videography contest during the event.
10. Which businessperson topped the ‘IIFL Wealth Hurun India 40 & Under Self-Made Rich List
2022’?
[A] Nikhil Kamath
[B] Bhavish Aggarwal
[C] Divyank Turakhia
[D] Kaivalya Vohra
Answer: Nikhil Kamath
Nikhil Kamath, the cofounder of Zerodha, topped the ‘IIFL Wealth Hurun India 40 & Under Self-Made Rich
List 2022’ with a net worth of Rs 17,500 crore. Bhavish Aggarwal (Rs 11,700 crore), the founder of Ola,
came in second place and Divyank Turakhia (Rs 11,200 crore) of Media.net in third place. Kaivalya
Vohra, the 19-year-old co-founder of Zepto, instant Grocery app, is the youngest self-made entrepreneur,
while Neha Narkhede, co-founder of Confluent, streaming data Tech Company, is the youngest self-made
woman entrepreneur.
11. ‘Carbon Calculator feature’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which company?
[A] Meta
[B] Mastercard
[C] Amazon
[D] Microsoft
Answer: Mastercard
Global payments and technology company Mastercard is set to roll out the Carbon Calculator feature to
Indian banks. The personalised carbon footprint tracker can inform consumers the cumulative effect of
carbon footprint across the monthly spending categories. Mastercard Carbon Calculator, developed in
collaboration with Swedish fintech Doconomy, is used in over 25 countries at present.
12. Which city has been named the first in the ‘Swachh Survekshan Awards 2022’?
[A] Mysuru
[B] Indore
[C] Chennai
[D] Bengaluru
Answer: Indore
In the category of best performing states in 'Swachh Survekshan Awards 2022', Indore was declared the
cleanest city for sixth time in a row. It is followed by Surat and Navi Mumbai. In the state category,
Madhya Pradesh secured the first position, followed by Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. The 7th edition
of Swachh Survekshan was conducted to study the progress of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) and
rank Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) based on various cleanliness and sanitation parameters.
13. The third Vande Bharat Express train, which was recently inaugurated (in October 2022), runs
between which cities?
[A] New Delhi and Gurugram
[B] Mumbai and Ahmedabad
[C] Bengaluru and Mysuru
[D] Mumbai and Indore
Answer: Mumbai and Ahmedabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express train
Mumbai and Ahmedabad, the third in the Vande Bharat series. The two other Vande Bharat Express
trains were introduced in the months of February and October 2019, run from New Delhi to Varanasi and
Katra, respectively. The ‘Vande Bharat 2.0’ Gandhinagar-Mumbai Express train covers a distance of
about 540 kilometres in 6 hours 30 minutes.
14. What is the process of replacing original payment card details with an alternative code?
[A] Encryption
[B] Tokenisation
[C] Encoding
[D] Restoration
Answer: Tokenisation
Tokenization is the process of replacing original card details with an alternative code called a ‘token’.
The token would be unique and it provides an additional degree of protection for customer card details.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2019 allowed card networks to tokenize card transactions. The deadline
for successful execution of tokenization of card-based payments was October 1.
15. As per UGC guidelines, what is the percentage limit of seats for foreign students in higher
Educational Institutions?
[A] 25
[B] 30
[C] 45
[D] 50
Answer: 25
As per University Grant Commission (UGC) Guidelines, Higher Educational Institutions can now create up
to 25 percent seats for foreign students. Universities will be free to choose their admission policy for
foreign students, while adopting a transparent admission process. This 25 percent of the supernumerary
seats for international students will not include the students under exchange programmes.
16. Sukapaika River, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] West Bengal
[C] Bihar
[D] Uttarakhand
Answer: Odisha
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Odisha state government to sanction budgetary
allocation of Rs 4967 lakh towards rejuvenation of Sukapaika Drainage Channel project by March 2023.
The NGT directed to rejuvenate the dead river, to mitigate the drinking water crisis of at least three
blocks of Cuttack district.
17. When is the ‘International Day of Older Persons’ observed every year?
[A] October 1
[B] October 3
[C] October 5
[D] October 7
Answer: October 1
October 1 is observed as the International Day of Older Persons across the world every year. It was
introduced by the United Nations General Assembly with an aim of honouring the contribution of older
persons and focussing on the problems they face. This year, the theme for the International Day of Older
Persons is ‘Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World’.
18. Which country is the leading exporter of Basmati Rice to the global market as of 2021-22?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Iran
[D] Israel
Answer: India
India is the leading exporter of Basmati Rice to the global market, as it exported 3,948,161 MT of
Basmati Rice worth Rs. 26,416 Crores during 2021-22. The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
recently organised ‘Kisan Sampark Yatra’ in Haryana and Punjab to obtain feedback on the three newly
released IARI Basmati varieties. Pusa Basmati 1847, Pusa Basmati 1885 and Pusa Basmati 1886 were
by ICAR-IARI with inbuilt resistance to Bacterial blight and blast diseases.
19. Anopheles stephensi, which was seen in the news, is a species associated with which disease?
[A] Dengue
[B] Malaria
[C] Chikungunya
[D] Tomato flu
Answer: Malaria
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched new initiatives to stop the spread of invasive
malaria vectors in Africa. Anopheles stephensi is the primary mosquito vector, responsible for causing
malaria in urban environments. The initiative aims to support a regional response to Anopheles
stephensi on the African continent. The WHO had also released Global Vector Control Response
2017-2030.
20. Which country’s scientist has been elected as the Vice President of the International
Astronautical Federation (IAF)?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Ukraine
[D] Bangladesh
Answer: India
Dr. A K Anil Kumar, Senior Scientist in ISRO is elected as the Vice President of the International
Astronautical Federation (IAF), during its Annual Conference held in Paris. International Astronautical
Federation (IAF) is the world's leading space advocacy body with 433 members in 72 countries. IAF
encourages development of astronautics for peaceful purposes and supports dissemination of scientific
information.
21. Swachh Bharat Diwas is celebrated on which date in India?
[A] October 2
[B] October 4
[C] October 6
[D] October 8
Answer: October 2
October 2 is celebrated as Swachh Bharat Diwas across India. Department of Drinking Water and
Sanitation (DDWS), which organises Swachh Bharat Diwas-2022, implements two programmes -Swachh
Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). President of India Droupadi Murmu
confers the awards for Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2022, Swachhta Hi Sewa 2022, Sujlam 1.0
and 2.0, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Functionality Assessment, Har Ghar Jal certification and Start-up
Grand Challenge.
22. What is the minimum net worth of Regional rural banks (RRBs), to be eligible to list on stock
exchanges?
[A] Rs 100 crores
[B] Rs 250 crores
[C] Rs 300 crores
[D] Rs 500 crores
Answer: Rs 300 crores
As per the draft guidelines issued by the Finance Ministry, Regional rural banks (RRBs) will be eligible to
list on stock exchanges and raise funds if they have net worth of at least Rs 300 crore over the previous
three years. Such banks must have a capital adequacy of 9 per cent in each of the previous three years
and recorded operating profit of at least Rs 15 crore for a minimum of three out of the preceding five
years, among other norms.
23. Who has been appointed as the CEO of MyGov, Ministry of Electronics and IT?
[A] Irai Anbu I.A.S
[B] Akash Tripathi I.A.S
[C] UdhayaChandran I.A.S
[D] Amir Subhani I.A.S
Answer: Akash Tripathi I.A.S
Akash Tripathi, a 1998 batch IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO), MyGov, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology. Senior bureaucrat
Ajay Bhadoo has been appointed as the Deputy Election Commissioner. As many as 35 civil servants
from different services have been appointed as joint secretaries in various union government
departments.
24. An international team of researchers has found the link between melting ice in which region and
the rate of ocean acidification?
[A] Pacific Ocean
[B] Arctic Ocean
[C] Antarctic Ocean
[D] Atlantic Ocean
Answer: Arctic Ocean
An international team of researchers has found acidity levels increasing three to four times faster than
ocean waters elsewhere. They also found a strong correlation between the accelerated rate of melting
ice in the region and the rate of ocean acidification. This is the first analysis of Arctic acidification that
includes data from more than two decades.
25. Which racing driver won the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix 2022 title?
[A] Charles Leclerc
[B] Lewis Hamilton
[C] Sergio Perez
[D] Sebastien Vettel
Answer: Sergio Perez
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez displayed prowess at the Singapore Grand Prix to win his fourth race in Formula
One. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finishing behind him in second, and Carlos Sainz took third place at the
Marina Bay street circuit. Sergio Pérez is a 32-year old Mexican motorsports racing driver.
26. Which state celebrates the ‘Bhed Mata Mela’ Fair annually?
[A] Telangana
[B] Gujarat
[C] Bihar
[D] West Bengal
Answer: Gujarat
Rabaris are part of a nomad community who follow the rain in search of pasture for cattle, travelling
from Gujarat to Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The annual Bhed Mata Mela, the camel fair is celebrated in
villages where the nomad communities reside near Bhuj in Kutch, Gujarat. ‘Bhed Mata’ is the goddess of
the community.
27. Which country has scrapped the proposal to cut tax for the wealthy?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] France
[D] Italy
Answer: UK
British Prime Minister Liz Truss was forced into reversing the plans to cut the highest rate of income tax
for the wealthy. Earlier the Government made an announcement of a stimulus package that includes 45
billion pounds (USD 50 billion) in tax cuts, to be paid by government borrowing. This decision has sent
the pound to a record low position against the dollar.
28. Which state/UT is the host of the ‘Digital India Conference of State IT Ministers’?
[A] Varanasi
[B] New Delhi
[C] Mumbai
[D] Mysuru
Answer: New Delhi
The ‘Digital India Conference of State IT Ministers’ was recently held in New Delhi. It was held under
chairmanship of the Minister for Communications, Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw. Union Minister
announced that Rs 26,000 crore had been approved to install new 25,000 towers in the next 500 days.
29. Which country, which was hit by economic crisis, has slashed taxes on female sanitary products?
[A] Iran
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Venezuela
Answer: Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan government has slashed taxes on female sanitary products, to help women and girls who are
unable to afford them because of the country's economic crisis. As per study this year by a policy
advocacy group, ‘period poverty’, which is being unable to afford sanitary products, was about 50 per
cent among Sri Lanka's 5.3 million women of reproductive age.
30. As per the government data, what per cent of houses constructed under PM Awas Yojana, are
owned by women?
[A] 72 %
[B] 69 %
[C] 56 %
[D] 50 %
Answer: 69 %
As per the government data, over 69% of houses constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
(PMAY), are either wholly or jointly owned by women in rural areas. The data also showed that as on
September 29, 2022, a total of two crore houses had been constructed out of the 2.46 crore houses that
were sanctioned.
31. Which Indian businessperson was honoured with the Global Indian Award by the Canada-India
Foundation?
[A] Adi Godrej
[B] Anil Agarwal
[C] Uday Kotak
[D] Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
Answer: Anil Agarwal
Vedanta founder Anil Agarwal was honoured with the Global Indian Award worth USD 50,000 by the
Canada-India Foundation. Agarwal donated the award money to a Canadian health charity working for
the welfare of native Indians. Ratan Tata, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Deepak Chopra among the past
recipients of the Global Indian Award.
32. Shyamji Krishna Varma, whose birth anniversary was celebrated recently, was a freedom fighter
from which country?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Karnataka
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Odisha
Answer: Gujarat
Shyamji Krishna Varma was a revolutionary freedom fighter, who founded the Indian Home Rule Society,
India House and The Indian Sociologist in London to promote the cause of Indian nationalism and
freedom. He was born in Gujarat in 1857 and passed away in 1930 in Geneva, Switzerland. Prime
Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to revolutionary freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his
birth anniversary.
33. Bharatskills Forum was launched under which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
The Directorate General of Training (DGT) has launched Bharatskills Forum, a new feature allows
sharing of books, notes, videos, question bank for skill learners. It has been added to the Bharatskills
learning platform developed by DGT. It is the apex organisation under the Ministry of Skill Development
and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) for coordination at national level for vocational training programmes.
34. Chorabari glacial lake region, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Sikkim
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: Uttarakhand
A massive avalanche has recently occurred in the Kedar Peak area of Chorabari glacial lake region, near
Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand. As per the authorities, no increase in the water level was observed in
the Saraswati River. It is a tributary of Mandakini River that flows through the Kedarnath shrine. An
avalanche was reported in the same region last month.
35. The ‘Wildlife Week’ is being celebrated in which month?
[A] September
[B] October
[C] November
[D] December
Answer: October
The Wildlife Week is being celebrated across the country from October 2 to October 8. It aims to bring
awareness among the citizens to preserve the wildlife. Every year on October 4th, National Wildlife Day
honours animal rights and welfare all across the world.
36. As per the recent report of Union Tourism Ministry, which state registered the most number of
foreign tourist visits in 2021?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Kerala
[D] Goa
Answer: Maharashtra
Union Tourism Ministry has recently released a report which revealed that Maharashtra registered the
most number of foreign tourist visits with 1.26 million in 2021. It is followed by Tamil Nadu with 1.23
million foreign tourist visits respectively. The number of foreign tourist arrivals decreased by 44 per cent
to 1.52 million, during 2021. India ranked 54th in the global Travel and Tourism Development Index
(TTDI) in 2021.
37. Which state launched the ‘Satya Nishtha’ application for the state police?
[A] Himachal Pradesh

[B] Assam
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched the ‘Satya Nishtha’ application for the state
police. The application will help police prepare a database of criminals and study various offences that
take place under different police stations in the district. It is a database of information on migrant
labourers, foreigners and suspicious persons.
38. President Droupadi Murmu launched ‘herSTART’, a startup platform for women entrepreneurs in
which city?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Varanasi
[D] Lucknow
Answer: Ahmedabad
President Droupadi Murmu launched ‘herSTART’, a startup platform for women entrepreneurs created by
Gujarat University in Ahmedabad. The platform dedicated to women entrepreneurs, will boost innovation
and startup efforts of women entrepreneurs and connect women entrepreneurs with various government
and private enterprises.
39. As per recent government data, which state has the highest gap in infant mortality rate between
boys and girls in 2020?
[A] Odisha
[B] Haryana
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Bihar
Answer: Chhattisgarh
According to Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2020, Chhattisgarh had the highest gap in
2020, with a male infant mortality rate of 35 compared to female infant mortality rate of 41. The male
and female infant mortality rate (IMR) equalised in 2020 in India. Infant mortality rate is the number of
infant deaths for every 1,000 live births. In rural India, female IMR remained marginally higher than male
IMR though the gap had reduced. In urban India, the female IMR fell below that of males by 2020.
40. India handed over indigenously produced motorbikes to which country as a part of bilateral
assistance?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Armenia
[C] Lebanon
[D] Afghanistan
Answer: Lebanon
India handed over indigenously produced motorbikes to Lebanon. The Made-in-India motorbikes, a part
of bilateral assistance, were handed over to Lebanon’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants. India
also announced to organise an artificial limb fitment camp in the west Asian country. The country also
appreciated the positive role played by the Indian Battalion at United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon
(UNIFIL).
41. Which term is used to define people whose gender identity and expression match the identity
assigned to them at birth?
[A] Same-gender people
[B] Cisgender people
[C] Pro-gender people

[D] May-gender
Answer: Cisgender people
In an important judgment, the Supreme Court said it was unconstitutional to distinguish between
married and unmarried women while allowing abortion when the foetus is between 20-24 weeks. The
court also said the term ‘woman’ in the judgment included persons other than cisgender women.
‘Cisgender’ is used to define people whose gender identity and expression match the identity assigned
to them at birth. For transgender people, their sense of gender identity does not match the one assigned
to them at birth.
42. PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia, who were seen in the news, are associated with which sports?
[A] Tennis
[B] Cricket
[C] Football
[D] Hockey
Answer: Hockey
PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia have been voted FIH Men's and Women's Goalkeeper of the Year for the
second year in a row. Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia, the captain of the Indian
women's hockey team both received the FIH goalkeeper of the year title in the men's and women's
categories. Savita is only the third athlete to win Goalkeeper of the Year (Women) for three years in a
row.
43. Which country is the host of the Commonwealth Games 2026?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Australia
[D] UAE
Answer: Australia
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and the Commonwealth Games Australia unveiled the
sport programme for the Victoria 2026 CWG. It features 20 sports and 26 disciplines, including nine fully
integrated para sports. Shooting, which was controversially dropped from the Birmingham CWG, is
included in the 2026 edition in Victoria, Australia. Shooting has been the strongest sport of India
recently.
44. 'Operation Chakra’, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with which institution?
[A] CBI
[B] Indian Army
[C] ISRO
[D] DRDO
Answer: CBI
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out searches against cyber criminals involved in
financial crimes at 105 locations across India. Named as 'Operation Chakra’, the action was taken after
inputs from Interpol, FBI, Royal Canadian Mountain Police and Australian Federal Police. A large amount
of digital evidence, cash and gold have been recovered during these searches.
45. Which country is the world’s largest producer and consumer of sugar in 2021-22?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Iran
[D] Israel
Answer: India
In 2021-22, India is the world’s largest producer and consumer of sugar as well as the world’s second
largest exporter of sugar. India’s sugar exports rose 57 per cent to 109.8 lakh tonnes during 2021-22
marketing year which ended September. This resulted in foreign currency inflow worth about Rs 40,000
crore into the country.
46. ‘Baltic Pipe natural gas pipeline’ which was recently opened, transports natural gas to which
country?
[A] UK
[B] Poland
[C] Spain
[D] Italy
Answer: Poland
The Baltic Pipe natural gas pipeline was officially opened at a ceremony in Szczecin, Poland. The project
was initiated by Poland in 2016 following the Crimean War, which triggered an energy crisis. Leaders
from Poland, Norway and Denmark attended the ceremony for launch of the gas transmission system,
which is expected to end Poland and Europe's dependency on Russian gas. The 900-kilometer pipeline
will transport natural gas from Norway via Denmark and through Baltic Sea to Poland.
47. Telecom Giant Optus, which was recently hit by a cyber-attack, is based in which country?
[A] CanaDA
[B] USA
[C] Australia
[D] Russia
Answer: Australia
Australian telecom giant Optus said personal information and form of identification of 1.2 million
customers was compromised in the recent cyber attack. It is considered as one of the biggest cyber
breaches the country has faced. The breach affected 10 million customers, equivalent to around 40% of
Australia's population. The federal government has released changes to telecommunications laws, after
the breach.
48. As per the recent World Bank report, what is India’s GDP projection in the current fiscal year
(2022-’23)?
[A] 6.2 %
[B] 6.5 %
[C] 7.0 %
[D] 7.2 %
Answer: 6.5 %
The World Bank downgraded India’s economic growth forecast to 6.5% for the current fiscal year (2022-
’23) from its earlier estimate of 7.5% announced in June. The Reserve Bank of India had also cut its
growth forecast to 7% from an earlier estimate of 7.2% after increasing the repo rate by 50 basis points
to 5.9% to fight inflation. UNCTAD also projected that India’s economic growth will decline to 5.7% this
year from 8.2% in 2021.
49. WHO issued a warning over four India-made cough syrups after deaths of children in which
country?
[A] Egypt
[B] Kenya
[C] Gambia
[D] Namibia
Answer: Gambia
A global alert has been issued over four cough syrups after the World Health Organization (WHO)
warned they could be linked to the deaths of 66 children in Gambia. A popular tourist destination
Gambia detected an increase in cases of acute kidney injury among children under the age of five. It
also lacks a laboratory to check the safety of medicines.
50. Which country’s astronaut was launched from the U.S. for the first time in 20 years, in a SpaceX
rocket?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] India
Answer: Russia
A Russian cosmonaut was launched from the U.S. for the first time in 20 years, in a SpaceX rocket. The
Russian cosmonaut rocketed to the International Space Station alongside NASA and Japanese
astronauts despite tensions over the war in Ukraine.
51. Which institution slashed the global trade volume growth to 1 percent?
[A] WEF
[B] IMF
[C] WTO
[D] World Bank
Answer: WTO
The World Trade Organization (WTO) slashed its forecast for global trade volume growth to 1 per cent
from 3.4 per cent estimated earlier. The Geneva-based body said that world trade may lose momentum
in the second half of 2022 and remain subdued in 2023. WTO revised upward its merchandise trade
growth forecast for 2022, to 3.5 per cent from its April estimate of 3 per cent.
52. Which city is the headquarters of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
(OPEC)?
[A] Vienna
[B] Tehran
[C] Moscow
[D] Baghdad
Answer: Vienna
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an intergovernmental organization of 13
countries. It is headquartered at Vienna, Austria. OPEC and its Russia-led allies have agreed to cut oil
production by two million barrels a day at its Vienna meeting. This is the deepest cuts to oil production
since the 2020 COVID pandemic. The cut is expected spur a recovery in oil prices that have dropped on
fears of a global economic recession, rising US interest rates.
53. Which country is the host of the International Solar Alliance’s Fifth Assembly in October 2022?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] India
[C] Nepal
[D] Thailand
Answer: India
International Solar Alliance’s Fifth Assembly is to be hosted by India in New Delhi on October 17-20,
2022. Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh unveiled the curtain raiser to
the Fifth Assembly of ISA. India holds the office of the President of the ISA Assembly. The Fifth
Assembly will deliberate on key initiatives of ISA on three critical issues: energy access, energy security,
and energy transition.
54. ‘Sarna’ religious category, which is being demanded by tribal groups, comes under which
religion?
[A] Hindu
[B] Islam
[C] Christianity
[D] No religion
Answer: No religion
Tribal bodies from Jharkhand threatened to launch an agitation across five states if its demand for
‘Sarna’, a distinct religious category, was not heeded by the Centre. The indigenous people are nature-
worshippers and are neither Hindus, nor Muslims or Christians. The tribal people are residing in 250
blocks of 50 districts in Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam and West Bengal.
55. As per the Finance Ministry’s notification, what is the limit up to which airlines can avail loan
under ECLGS?
[A] Rs 1000 crore
[B] Rs 1500 crore
[C] Rs 5000 crore
[D] Rs 10000 crore
Answer: Rs 1500 crore
The Union Finance Ministry allowed airlines to avail of up to Rs 1,500 crore loan under the Emergency
Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS). Earlier, an airline could not avail of a loan more than Rs 400
crore under the ECLGS. In 2020, the ECLGS was launched to provide collateral-free and government-
guaranteed loans to businesses affected by the Covid pandemic. This new decision would help airlines
tackle cash flow problems.
56. Who is the recipient of the’ SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for 2022 ‘?
[A] K Sivan
[B] Satheesh Reddy
[C] Yunqing Tang
[D] Tessy Thomas
Answer: Yunqing Tang
The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for 2022 will be awarded to Yunqing Tang, Assistant Professor with the
University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A. As per the prize committee, the awardee’s works display a
remarkable combination of sophisticated techniques. The USD 10,000 -award was instituted by the
Shanmugha Arts, Science, and Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) in 2005. It is presented
annually to individuals aged 32 and below, who contribute in the field of mathematics, influenced by
Srinivasa Ramanjuan.
57. Pahari community, which was seen in the news, is a tribal community located in which state/UT?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
Union Home Ministry has announced Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Pahari community in Jammu
and Kashmir. Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Justice GD Sharma Commission has
recommended reservation for Paharis in the report submitted to the government. The people are
classified into two main groups Speakers of Western Pahari set of languages and Speakers of Lahnda.
58. Which institution launched a new ‘SupTech initiative’ named ‘DAKSH’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] RBI
[C] SEBI
[D] NABARD
Answer: RBI
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das launched a new SupTech initiative named
‘DAKSH’. The Reserve Bank’s Advanced Supervisory Monitoring System aims to make the Supervisory
processes more robust. DAKSH is a web-based end-to-end workflow application through which RBI shall
monitor compliance requirements to improve the compliance culture in Supervised Entities (SEs) like
Banks, NBFCs.
59. Kuno National Park, where Cheetahs were introduces, is located in which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
The Centre has constituted a 9-member Task Force to monitor Cheetah introduction in Kuno National
Park in Madhya Pradesh and other designated areas. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
would facilitate the working of Cheetah Task Force. It will be in-force for a period of two years and will
monitor health status of Cheetah, quarantine and soft release enclosure, protection status of the area
and adaptation of Cheetahs to the habitat of Kuno National Park.
60. ‘Prohibition of online gambling and regulation of online games ordinance, 2022’ came into effect
in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Telangana
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi gave his assent to an ordinance to ban online gambling and regulate
online gaming in the state. With this, the Tamil Nadu prohibition of online gambling and regulation of
online games ordinance, 2022 came into effect. Under the regulations, local online games providers can
provide service only after registration which will be valid for three years. They shall not provide any
online gaming service or allow playing of any online game of chance specified in the Schedule with
money or other stakes.
61. After the proposed sale of stake in IDBI Bank, what would be the combined shareholding of LIC
and the Government?
[A] 51 %
[B] 49 %
[C] 34 %
[D] 25 %
Answer: 34 %
The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) invited bids for selling the stakes
in IDBI Bank to facilitate its privatisation. The potential investor should have a minimum net worth of Rs
22,500 crore and must report net profit in three out of the past five years. The government and LIC hold
94.72 per cent stake in IDBI Bank. After sale, the combined shareholding of LIC and Government will
come down to 34 per cent.
62. Which institution released a concept note on the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Reserve Bank of India
[C] Ministry of Finance

[D] National Payments Corporation of India
Answer: Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a concept note on the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
The Central Bank will soon commence the pilot launch of the Digital Rupee for specific use cases as it
tests digital currency in India. The purpose behind issuing the concept note is to create awareness
about CBDCs in general and the planned features of the Digital Rupee.
63. Which company launched its first electric scooter named ‘VIDA V1’?
[A] Maruti Suzuki
[B] Hero Motocorp
[C] Tata Motors
[D] TVS Motors
Answer: Hero Motocorp
The country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp entered into the electric vehicle segment with
the launch of its first electric scooter VIDA V1. The VIDA V1 will compete with the likes of Bajaj Chetak,
TVS iQube, Ather Energy, Hero Electric, Ola Electric among others. Hero Motocorp announced to invest
USD 60 million in US-based Zero Motorcycles to jointly develop electric motorcycles. It already has a
stake Ather Energy.
64. What is the theme of the ‘World Cotton Day 2022’?
[A] Weaving a better future for cotton
[B] Cotton and Sustainability
[C] Assistance to Cotton-4 Nations
[D] Cotton by-products and its Markets
Answer: Weaving a better future for cotton
‘World Cotton Day’ is celebrated on October 7. This year marks the third-anniversary celebration of the
international event. As per the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the theme
of the ‘World Cotton Day 2022’ is ‘Weaving a better future for cotton’. UNCTAD and International Trade
Centre (ITC) launched initiative to offer assistance to ‘Cotton-4’ nations: Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and
Mali.
65. Indian Navy signed an agreement on White Shipping Information Exchange with which country?
[A] USA
[B] Japan
[C] France
[D] New Zealand
Answer: New Zealand
Indian Navy signed an agreement on White Shipping Information Exchange with the Royal New Zealand
Navy. As per the statement of the Ministry of Defence, the MoU promotes greater transparency in the
Maritime Domain. The agreement was signed during the visit of Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar
visit to New Zealand.
66. As of 2022, what is the estimated insurance penetration in India?
[A] 1 %
[B] 3 %
[C] 7 %
[D] 11 %
Answer: 3 %
Insurance penetration is measured as the percentage of insurance premiums to GDP. In India, the
insurance penetration is estimated at a little over 3 per cent. HDFC Life, one of the country’s leading
Insurance Companies, has recently launched the 'Insure India' campaign. The campaign aims to educate
Indians on the benefits of life insurance as a product category.
67. Which institution regulates the credit rating agencies and their functioning in India?
[A] RBI
[B] SEBI
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] CIBIL
Answer: SEBI
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulates credit rating agencies and their functioning.
Recently, SEBI has ordered credit rating agency Brickwork Ratings India to wind up its operations within
six months. It has barred the agency from taking on any fresh clients or business. Several violations of
the provisions of CRA Regulations and SEBI Circulars were found during the RBI-SEBI inspection.
68. Which is the host of the Ministerial Dialogue of US-India strategic clean energy partnership
(USISCEP) in 2022?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Washington DC
[C] Ahmedabad
[D] Chicago
Answer: Washington DC
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri co-chaired the ministerial dialogue of US-India strategic
clean energy partnership (USISCEP) with US energy secretary in Washington DC. The Union Minister will
also interact with World Bank officials on climate resilient urban infrastructure. The revamped USISCEP
was launched in 2021 in accordance with the US-India climate and clean energy agenda 2030
partnership.
69. World Smile Day is observed in which month every year?
[A] January
[B] April
[C] October
[D] December
Answer: October
The ‘World Smile Day’ is observed on the first Friday of October every year. World Smile Day was first
observed in 1999 by a famous artist named Harvey Ball, an artist who created the smiley face in 1963.
The theme of World Smile Day remains the same every year 'Do an act of kindness. Help one person
smile'. The objective behind observing Smile Day was to dedicate a day in a year to smiles and kind acts.
70. Which institution celebrated its 90th raising day on October 8?
[A] CRPF
[B] CISF
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Navy
Answer: Indian Air Force
Indian Air Force was raised on October 8, 1932. This year, the Air Force is celebrating its 90th raising day
on October 8, 2022. This year, the Air Force Day flypast is scheduled to take place over Sukhna Lake in
Chandigarh. For the first time, the parade and fly-past of Air Force day have been moved out of the
national capital region.
71. ‘World Migratory Bird Day’ commemorated every year in which months?
[A] April and December
[B] May and October

[C] January and June
[D] February and December
Answer: May and October
World Migratory Bird Day is commemorated twice a year on the second Saturday of May and the second
Saturday of October. On the second Saturday in October, people all around Central and South America,
Mexico, and the Caribbean commemorate World Migratory Bird Day.
72. Which Indian bank has launched ‘Smart Wire’ online facility for inward wire remittances?
[A] Yes Bank
[B] ICICI Bank
[C] Axis Bank
[D] State Bank of India
Answer: ICICI Bank
ICICI Bank has launched Smart Wire, an online solution to help its customers carry out SWIFT-based
inward remittances in a faster and seamless manner. The Smart Wire facility will allow NRIs and resident
customers to undertake inward remittance transactions in an online mode.
73. Prashant Kumar has been appointed as the MD and CEO of which Indian private sector bank?
[A] ICICI Bank
[B] Yes Bank
[C] IDBI Bank
[D] Federal Bank
Answer: Yes Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of Prashant Kumar as Managing Director &
Chief Executive Officer (MD &CEO) of Yes Bank for three years. Earlier, the alternate Board of the private
sector lender recommended to the Reserve Bank of India for its approval for the appointment. Before
joining Yes Bank, Prashant Kumar was Deputy Managing Director & CFO of the State Bank of India (SBI).
74. Which institution released the 'Poverty and Shared Prosperity 2022' Report?
[A] World Bank
[B] World Economic Forum
[C] International Monetary Fund
[D] UNICEF
Answer: World Bank
World Bank recently released a new report, titled “Poverty and Shared Prosperity 2022: Correcting
Course”. As per the report, higher food and energy prices hindered a quick recovery after COVID-19,
which has been the biggest setback to global poverty alleviation in decades. Extreme poverty is
concentrated in sub-Saharan African countries, which has a poverty rate of about 35 % and accounts for
60 % of all people in extreme poverty.
75. For the first time, a ‘Weapon System branch for officers’ has been approved for which Armed
Force?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[D] Indian Coast Guard
Answer: Indian Air Force
The government has approved the creation of a Weapon System branch for officers in the Indian Air
Force (IAF). As per Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, this new branch will lead to unification of all
weapon system operators under one entity and this will save Rs. 3,400 crore for the government
exchequer. This is the first time since Independence that a new operational branch is being created.
76. Cyber Jaagrukta Diwas is an initiative launched by which Union Ministry?

[A] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
Cyber Jaagrukta Diwas is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs that requires all
government organizations to spread cyber-security awareness Recently, the Indian Renewable Energy
Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) observed the "Cyber Jaagrukta Diwas", to create cybersecurity
awareness among all employees.
77. Which private sector bank launched the ‘SmartHub Vyapar Merchant app’ for SMEs?
[A] Axis Bank
[B] ICICI Bank
[C] HDFC Bank
[D] Yes Bank
Answer: HDFC Bank
Leading private sector bank of India, HDFC Bank, announced the launch of SmartHub Vyapar Merchant
app. It is a payments and banking solution for small and medium-sized businesses. HDFC Bank has
developed the SmartHub Vyapar app in partnership with a merchant Saas platform, Mintoak Innovations
India. The app enables merchants to accept payments across multiple payment modes.
78. Which city is the host of the ‘National Workshop on ‘Ease of Doing Business’’?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Gandhi Nagar
[D] Bengaluru
Answer: New Delhi
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) conducted a National Workshop on
‘Ease of Doing Business’ in New Delhi. The Keynote address at the Workshop was delivered by
Parameswaran Iyer, CEO Niti Aaayog. The workshop also witnessed participation from States, Central
Ministries, and Industry. It deliberated global best practices to be studied, and focused upon the ‘Whole
of Government’ approach to drive reforms ‘Across Nation’.
79. Which country’s rover has mapped abundance of sodium on the moon for the first time?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] India
[D] UAE
Answer: India
India’s Chandrayaan-2 X-ray spectrometer 'CLASS' has mapped an abundance of sodium on the moon
for the first time. It has been hovering around the Moon since 2019. The new findings provide a scope to
study surface-exosphere interaction on the moon that would aid development of similar models for
mercury and other airless bodies in our solar system.
80. Pahalgam, where the Bird Festival 2022 was inaugurated recently, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Jammu and Kashmir
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Madhya Pradesh
In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Bird Festival 2022 was inaugurated at Pahalgam in
south Kashmir. The Bird Festival is being organised by the J & K Tourism Department in collaboration
with Sanctuary Nature Foundation, for promoting tourism in Kashmir.
81. Which Indian player has been named the FIH Player of the Year in the men's category in 2022?
[A] Harmanpreet Singh
[B] Sreejesh
[C] Mandeep Singh
[D] Birendra Lakra
Answer: Harmanpreet Singh
India ace Hockey Player Harmanpreet Singh was named the FIH Player of the Year in the men's category
for the second successive time. He became only the fourth player to win the Player of the Year award
(men’s category) in consecutive years. Albers of Netherlands have been named the FIH Player of the
Year 2021-22 in the women’s category. Harmanpreet scored 18 goals from 16 games, with two hat-
tricks, in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2021-’22.
82. The Indian government established the Indian Foreign Service in which year?
[A] 1930
[B] 1942
[C] 1946
[D] 1951
Answer: 1946
On 9 October 1946, the Indian government had established the Indian Foreign Service for India's
diplomatic, consular and commercial representation overseas. After independence, there was a
transition of the Foreign and Political Department into the new Ministry of External Affairs. To mark the
occasion, the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Day is celebrated on October 9 every year.
83. Modhera, which was declared as India's first 24x7 solar-powered village, is located in which
state/UT?
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared Modhera, a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat, as India's first
solar-powered village. Modhera, is also associated with the Sun Temple. According to the Gujarat
government, over 1000 solar panels have been installed on village houses, generating electricity for the
villagers. They will be provided with solar electricity at zero cost.
84. Which Union Ministry organised the ‘Betiyan Bane Kushal’ National Conference on Skilling in
Non- Traditional Livelihood (NTL)?
[A] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[B] Ministry of Minority Affairs
[C] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) organised the National Conference on Skilling in
Non- Traditional Livelihood (NTL) for Girls named ‘Betiyan Bane Kushal’. The conference was organised
under the banner of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child.
MoUs were signed with Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Ministry of
Minority Affairs for skilling of young Girls.
85. Tele-MANAS Initiative, which was launched recently, is associated with which field?
[A] Child health
[B] Mental health
[C] Communicable Diseases
[D] Science and Technology
Answer: Mental health
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the mental health service called Tele Mental
Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative. Tele MANAS will be the digital
arm of the National Mental Health Programme. The nodal centre for the program will be National
Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience (NIMHANS) with technological support from IIT-Bombay.
86. Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, where leopards were spotted, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] New Delhi
[C] West Bengal
[D] Jharkhand
Answer: New Delhi
As per a year-long study, presence of eight leopards in the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary has been
confirmed. This is seen as an indicator of its thriving ecosystem. The sanctuary did not record any
leopard sighting for many decades after 1940. In 2019, the Delhi forest department reported fresh
sightings of leopard pug marks and scats in the sanctuary. The study has also shed light on the
presence of mammals such as striped hyena, jungle cat, golden jackal, Indian hare, Indian boar, black
buck and hog deer among others.
87. Samantha Cristoforetti, who was seen in the news, is the first female commander on the
International Space Station from which region?
[A] Africa
[B] Europe
[C] Oceania
[D] Asia
Answer: Europe
The first European female commander on the International Space Station is the Italian astronaut
Samantha Cristoforetti. She answered young girls' questions accompanied by a lookalike Barbie doll, as
a part of a project aimed at inspiring young girls to start careers in STEM (science, technology,
engineering and mathematics).
88. Which state/UT is the host of the ‘Heli-India Summit 2022’?
[B] Sikkim
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Karnataka
Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated the 4th Heli-India Summit 2022 in Jammu
and Kashmir. The theme of the summit this year is ‘Helicopters for last Mile Connectivity’. It was also
announced that a civil enclave will be built in Jammu at a cost of Rs 861 crores. The Ministry has
decided to incubate a HEMS pilot called Project Sanjeevani by deploying a helicopter to provide
emergency medical services at AIIMS Rishikesh.
89. Which state/UT is the host of Sustainable Mountain Development Summit-XI?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Ladakh
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Nagaland
Answer: Ladakh
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the
Sustainable Mountain Development Summit-XI, (SMDS-XI) at Leh, Ladakh. The theme for SMDS-XI is
‘Harnessing tourism for sustainable mountain development’. The main focus of the summit is to reduce
the negative impacts of tourism while harnessing its positive contributions for building climate and
socio-ecological resilience and sustainability.
90. The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences 2022 was awarded to three scientists for their
research in which field?
[A] Behavioural Economics
[B] Global Poverty
[C] Banks and Financial Crises
[D] Quantitative Methods
Answer: Banks and Financial Crises
The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to Ben S Bernanke, the former chair of the
US Federal Reserve, Douglas W Diamond and Philip H Dybvig of USA for research into banks and
financial crises. As per the committee, ‘the laureates have provided a foundation for our modern
understanding of why banks are needed, why they’re vulnerable, and what to do about it’.
91. Which state has the highest number of girls who got married before attaining the age of 21?
[A] Bihar
[B] West Bengal
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Haryana
Answer: West Bengal
According to the latest demographic sample survey by the Union Home Ministry, 54.9% of girls are
married in West Bengal before attaining the age of 21 years. In Jharkhand, the figure is 54.6% as against
the national average of 29.5%. As per the Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report, the
percentage of girls getting married before attaining majority is as high as 5.8 in Jharkhand. While the
percentage is 1.9 at the national level and it is at 0.0 in Kerala.
92. Which tennis player won the Astana Open Final Title?
[A] Rafael Nadal
[B] Novak Djokovic
[C] Stefanos Tsitsipas
[D] Carlos Alcaraz
Answer: Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic claimed the 90th title of his career and the fourth of 2022 with a straight-sets victory
over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the ATP final in Astana. The 35-year-old Djokovic triumphed in 75 minutes
while it was the ninth consecutive match victory for the fourth seed. With this victory, he guaranteed
himself a spot at the 2022 ATP Finals. The Serbian player won in Tel Aviv last week.
93. 'Droni', a made-in-India camera drone, was recently launched by which institution?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] Garuda Aerospace
[D] Pixel Aerospace
Answer: Garuda Aerospace
Indian cricket star Mahendra Singh Dhoni launched a 'made-in-India camera drone' named 'Droni' with
advanced features, during the Global Drone Expo in Chennai. The drone has been manufactured by
Garuda Aerospace, whose brand ambassador is the ace cricketer Dhoni. A new 'Kisan Drone' was also
launched, which is aimed at agriculture sector, particularly in spraying applications.
94. Mahakal Lok Project, which was inaugurated recently, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated Phase I of the Mahakal Lok Project to the nation at Shri
Mahakal Lok in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The total cost of the entire project is around ₹850 crore. The
Mahakal Path contains 108 stambhs (pillars) which depict Anand Tandav Swaroop (Dance form) of Lord
Shiva.
95. Which neighbouring country of India approved to downgrade its economic status to "low income
country"?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Nepal
[D] Bangladesh
Answer: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's cabinet has approved a proposal to downgrade the country’s economic status to "low income
country". This decision was taken in order to get access to concessional funding from international
organisations. According to the World Bank, the per capita GDP was USD 3,815 in 2021, and the country
was placed in the lower-middle economy category.
96. Which country detected the Interstellar meteors IM1 and IM2?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] USA
[D] Israel
Answer: USA
According to new research by Harvard University astrophysicists, both the first and second interstellar
meteors, IM1 and IM2, are outliers in material strength and may have originated in supernova
explosions. IM1 was detected by U.S. government sensors in 2014, identified as interstellar object
candidate in 2019, and was confirmed in 2022. The second interstellar meteor, IM2 was identified in
data from the NASA’s Center for NEO Studies (CNEOS) fireball catalog.
97. Which Union Ministry organises the ‘Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Melas (PMNAM)
‘?
[A] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[B] Ministry of Education
[C] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[D] Ministry of MSME
Answer: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
As a part of the Skill India Mission to boost career opportunities and practical training, the Ministry of
Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is organizing Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship
Melas (PMNAM). In the month of October, PMNAMS are to be held across 280 locations in 28 states
and Union Territories.
98. What is the theme of the ‘World Post Day 2022’?

[A] Sustainable Post
[B] Post for Planet
[C] Covid and Post
[D] Delightful Post
Answer: Post for Planet
The World Post Day is celebrated every year on October 9 across the globe to create awareness on the
role of the postal sector in daily life. This year’s theme for the day is ‘Post for Planet’. It is also the
anniversary of the founding of the Universal Postal Union in Bern, Switzerland, in 1874. With more than
1.5 lakh post offices, India Post is the largest postal network in the world.
99. Which city is the host of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the
World Bank in 2022?
[A] Geneva
[B] Davos
[C] Washington
[D] Melbourne
Answer: Washington
The Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank is scheduled to be
held in Washington D.C in October 2022. India’s Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs
Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in the USA on an official visit to attend the annual meetings. She will also
hold one-on-one meetings with leaders and heads of OECD, European Commission and UNDP as well as
several other countries.
100. Socialist icon ‘Jayaprakash Narayan’ was born in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Bihar
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Assam
Answer: Bihar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a 15-feet high statue of socialist icon Jayaprakash Narayan at
his ancestral village of Sitab Diara in Bihar. Popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak, the leader was
born on 11 October 1902. His 120th birth anniversary celebrations of the activist is being organised in
the state.
101. Which company’s pilot project on Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV) was
launched in India recently?
[A] Hyundai
[B] Toyota
[C] Tata Motors
[D] Renault
Answer: Toyota
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari launched Toyota’s first of its kind pilot
project on Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV) in India. The vehicles are said to run on
100 per cent petrol as well as 20 to 100 per cent blended ethanol and electric power.
102. What is the rank of India is the Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index (CRII) 2022?
[A] 113
[B] 123
[C] 134
[D] 145
Answer: 123
According to the latest Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index (CRII), India has moved up six places
to rank 123 out of 161 countries for reducing inequality. Norway leads the CRII followed by Germany and
Australia. India continues to be among the lowest performers in health spending. The Index is prepared
by Oxfam International and Development Finance International (DFI), which measures governments’
policies and actions in three areas: public services (health, education, and social protection), taxation
and workers' rights.
103. Rashmi Kumari and Sandeep Dive, who were seen in the news, are associated with which
sports?
[A] Chess
[B] Tennis
[C] Carrom
[D] Table-Tennis
Answer: Carrom
India won both the men’s and women’s team titles in the 8th World Carrom Championship in Langkawi,
Malaysia. 38-year-old Rashmi Kumari emerged the most victorious as she won three titles including the
singles, doubles and team titles. The men’s title was bagged by Sandeep Dive while the team title was
won by the two along with Nilam Ghodake, Kajal Kumari and Debajani Tamuly.
104. Shrikrishna of India who became the new ‘World 6-red’ Champion, plays which sports?
[A] Chess
[B] Snooker
[C] Tennis
[D] Badminton
Answer: Snooker
S Shrikrishna of India became the new World 6-red snooker champion when he defeated Habib Sabah of
Bahrain in the final. The 22-year-old Shrikrishna is the reigning National 6-Reds Snooker Champion and
he has won the National Billiards Championship in 2019.
105. ‘Skilling of girls in non-traditional livelihood (NTL)’ has been included in which flagship
scheme?
[A] Beti Bachao Beti Padao
[B] Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
[C] POSHAN Abhiyaan
[D] Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Answer: Beti Bachao Beti Padao
The Union government announced the inclusion of skilling of girls in non-traditional livelihood (NTL)
options in its flagship programme of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padao’. Minister for Women and Child
Development Smriti Irani emphasised the importance of convergence between various departments for
providing quality education to empower girls.
106. ‘PM-DevINE’ Scheme, which was seen in the news, aimed at development of which region?
[A] Coastal regions
[B] Hilly regions
[C] North-Eastern regions
[D] Border areas
Answer: North-Eastern regions
The Union Cabinet approved projects worth over ₹13,000 crore, including a Rs 6,600 crore-scheme for
developing physical and social infrastructure in the North-East. The ‘Prime Minister's Development
Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE)’ will be implemented during the remaining four years of the
15th Finance Commission from 2022-23 to 2025-26. It is a Central sector scheme and will be
administered by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).
107. When was the ‘Section 66A of the Information Technology Act’ struck down?
[A] 2001
[B] 2005
[C] 2015
[D] 2021
Answer: 2015
The Supreme Court had struck down the Section 66A of the Information and Technology Act, 2000 in the
year 2015. Recently, the apex court directed that no person should be prosecuted under Section 66A of
the IT Act. Section 66A gave power to the government to arrest and imprison an individual for ‘offensive
and menacing’ online posts.
108. What amount of grant has been approved to oil PSUs to cover losses in Domestic LPG?
[A] Rs 5500 crore
[B] Rs 11000 crore
[C] Rs 22000 crore
[D] Rs 33000 crore
Answer: Rs 22000 crore
The Cabinet has approved 22,000 crore rupees as one time grant to Public Sector Undertakings, Oil
Marketing Companies for losses in Domestic LPG. Since the prices of LPG have risen globally up to 300
per cent, this grant will held the companied to ensure unhindered domestic LPG supplies. The
compensation will be given to the three companies - Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum
Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation.
109. What is estimated number of the Multi State Cooperative Societies in India?
[A] 400
[B] 1000
[C] 1600
[D] 2400
Answer: 1600
Cabinet approved extensive amendments to the Multi State Cooperative Societies Act (MSCS). The Act
was last amended in 2002. The amendments make the functioning of the board of cooperatives
transparent with simple registration, reservation of seats for women, scheduled caste and scheduled
tribe candidates in boards. India, at present, has nearly 800,000 cooperative societies of which around
1,600 are Multi State Cooperative Societies.
110. How many members are part of the UN Human Rights Council?
[A] 27
[B] 47
[C] 67
[D] 87
Answer: 47
The 193-member UN General Assembly voted to elect 14 countries to the 47-member Human Rights
Council. Countries including Algeria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Chile, Germany, Maldives, Morocco, South
Africa, Sudan, and Vietnam among others were elected to serve for a period of three years at the Geneva
based-council, from January 2023. Candidates with poor human rights records: Venezuela and
Afghanistan were not elected.
111. Which team won the 36th National Games of India, held in 2022?
[A] Railways Team
[B] Services Team

[C] Maharashtra State
[D] Haryana State
Answer: Services Team
The 36th National Games came to an end with a concluding ceremony at Surat, Gujarat chaired by Vice
President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Services topped the medal tally with a total of 128 medals including 61
Gold medals. Maharashtra was at the number 2 position with 140 medals and Haryana at umber 3 with
116 medals. Harshika Ramchandran from Karnataka won the best female player award and Sajan
Prakash from Kerala won the Best Male player award.
112. World Bank has extended unconditional loan of USD 250 million for SALT project of which
state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Goa
World Bank extended an unconditional loan of USD 250 million for SALT project in Andhra Pradesh. The
Supporting Andhra’s Learning Transformation (SALT) project aims to improve the quality of learning for
over 50 lakh students in the State. It aims for training teachers, facilitating State-level assessment and
establishing an effective education management and information system.
113. Which state/UT launched an ‘E-monitoring’ app to keep track of all ongoing and upcoming
projects of all its departments?
[A] Punjab
[B] New Delhi
[C] Gujarat
[D] Assam
Answer: New Delhi
The Delhi government has launched an app called ‘Delhi e-monitoring’, to keep track of all ongoing and
upcoming projects across its departments. All departments have been asked to update data and
information about projects and link it to the app. The App will be used by Ministers and senior officers of
all departments of Delhi government.
114. Which state/UT inaugurated CESL Solar-powered charging plaza for electric vehicles?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Ladakh
[C] Haryana
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Ladakh
Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd
(EESL) under the Ministry of Power. CESL has established a first-of-its-kind solar-powered charging
plaza for electric vehicles in Leh, in the Ladakh region. The carport can be used to charge electric buses
as well. Customised electric cars, made available by CES and manufactured by Hyundai Motor, were
added in official fleet of Leh administration.
115. Which bank unveiled its ‘Next-gen Contact Center’ for personalised customer experience?
[A] Canara Bank
[B] State Bank of India
[C] Punjab National Bank
[D] Axis Bank
Answer: State Bank of India
The country’s largest bank, State Bank of India (SBI), has unveiled its ‘Next-gen Contact Center’ for
personalised customer experience. The revamped Contact Centre will provide over 30 banking solutions
in 12 languages and will be available 24x7 from home. The bank has also introduced 4-digit toll-free
numbers to simplify the process.
116. Which institution released the ‘Living Planet Report 2022’?
[A] World Wide Fund
[B] UNEP
[C] UNESCO
[D] FAO
Answer: World Wide Fund
According to the latest Living Planet Report by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), there has been a 69
per cent decline in the wildlife populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish, across the
globe in the last 50 years. The highest decline (94 per cent) was in the Latin America and the Caribbean
region. The report also emphasised that Biodiversity loss and climate crisis are intertwined. Africa
recorded a 66 per cent fall in its wildlife populations from 1970-2018 and the Asia Pacific 55 per cent.
117. India’s first sanctuary for endangered ‘Slender Loris’ is to be set up in which state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Goa
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Tamil Nadu
India's first ever sanctuary for the endangered Slender Loris will be set up in Tamil Nadu. The Kadavur
Slender Loris Sanctuary will be formed by merging 11,806 hectares in the forest areas of Karur and
Dindigul districts. Slender Loris is listed as an endangered species according to the International Union
for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). It is a small nocturnal mammal that spends most of its life on
trees. They help farmers by acting as biological predators of pests that harm agricultural crops.
118. The Druzhba oil pipeline, which was seen in the news, delivers Oil from which country?
[A] Ukraine
[B] Russia
[C] Malaysia
[D] USA
Answer: Russia
The Druzhba oil pipeline is one of the world’s largest with the capacity to flow 2 million barrels per day.
It supplies Russian oil to central Europe including Germany, Poland, Belarus, Hungary, Slovakia, the
Czech Republic and Austria. Recently, Poland found a leak in the Druzhba pipeline leak in the main route
carrying oil to Germany. Germany said it was receiving less oil but still had adequate supplies. The
supplies of gas has been been slashed due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
119. Who is the head of the ‘Parliamentary committee on official languages’?
[A] Rajnath Singh
[B] Amit Shah
[C] Nitin Gadkari
[D] Piyush Goyal
Answer: Amit Shah
The Report of the Official Language Committee headed by Home Minister Amit Shah was recently
submitted to President Droupadi Murmu. The report has recommended that India’s scheduled
languages, including Hindi, get priority in public offices, higher education institutions such as IITs and
IIMs, and in local courts. It is flagged by southern states as an attempt by Union government to impose
Hindi on non-Hindi-speaking states.
120. Which state/UT announced its ‘Mental Health and Social Care Policy’?
[A] Telangana
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Odisha
[D] Punjab
Answer: Meghalaya
On the World Mental Health Day, Meghalaya announced the state draft mental health policy named
‘Meghalaya Mental Health and Social Care Policy’. This is the first of its kind draft in the state and it will
focus on holistic promotion of mental health. The objective of the policy is to provide universal access
to mental health care by enhancing understanding of mental health.
121. Which Indian Armed Force conducts the ‘Prasthan’ security exercise?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[D] Indian Coast Guard
Answer: Indian Navy
The Indian Navy conducts the ‘Prasthan’ security exercise every six months aims to integrate the efforts
of all maritime stakeholders involved in offshore defence. This time, it was conducted in the Krishna
Godavari Basin Offshore Development Area (ODA), under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command. The
exercise saw participation from ONGC, RIL, Vedanta, and AP Marine Police, AP fisheries department and
the Coast Guard.
122. Sendai Framework, which was seen in the news, is associated with which field?
[A] Plastic Elimination
[B] Disaster Risk Reduction
[C] Electronic Waste Handling
[D] Anti-Terrorism
Answer: Disaster Risk Reduction
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed each year on October 13. The day is aimed
to raise awareness about and acknowledge the progress in preventing the loss of lives, livelihoods, and
infrastructure during various disasters. The theme of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2022
is ‘Early Warning for All’, which is Target G of the Sendai Framework. The ‘Sendai Framework for Disaster
Risk Reduction 2015-2030’ includes concrete actions to protect development gains from the risk of
disaster.
123. HIMCAD scheme, which is implemented in Himachal Pradesh, is associated with which field?
[A] Nutrition
[B] Irrigation
[C] Skill Development
[D] Employment
Answer: Irrigation
The Himachal Pradesh State government has started a new scheme named HIMCAD to bridge the gap
between the irrigation potential created and the irrigation potential to be utilized. This will provide end-
to-end connectivity of farmers' fields for better water conservation, crop diversification and integrated
farming. Under the scheme, an area of 15,242 hectares has been brought under Command Area
Development (CAD) activities.
124. As per the recent Indian Railways Policy, by which year, the fleet of vehicles of Railways would
be replaced with electric vehicles?

[A] 2023
[B] 2025
[C] 2027
[D] 2030
Answer: 2025
The railways has floated a policy under which it plans to replace its entire fleet of vehicles that run on
diesel, biofuels or natural gas with electric vehicles by December 2025. India has set an ambitious plan
to make India a 100-per cent electric vehicle nation by 2030. Under the Railways policy, a vast charging
infrastructure would be created at major railway stations, office buildings and parking lots.
125. President Murmu inaugurated ‘Judicial Academy’ and laid the foundation stone of the National
Law University in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Tripura
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Tripura
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Tripura Judicial Academy and laid the foundation stone of
the National Law University, Tripura. The President also flagged off the railway extension of the
Guwahati-Kolkata-Guwahati train up to Agartala from Agartala Railway Station.
126. The fourth Vande Bharat train, which was recently inaugurated, runs between Delhi and Amb
Andaura of which state?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the inaugural run of the new Vande Bharat Express from
Amb Andaura, Una of Himachal Pradesh to New Delhi. It will be the fourth Vande Bharat train to be
introduced in the country. The new design of Vande Bharat Express has a photo-catalytic ultraviolet air
purification system for air purification. It is equipped with indigenously developed Train Collision
Avoidance System - KAVACH.
127. What does N stands for in the proposed NGLV launch vehicle system of ISRO which may
replace present operational launch system of PSLV?
[A] New
[B] Next
[C] Novel
[D] Node
Answer: Next
NGLV (Next-Gen Launch Vehicle) is going to replace the current PSLV (Polar Satellite launch Vehicle) in
near future. NGLV is a three - staged heavy lift reusable vehicle with the payload capability of 10,000 kg
to Geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) and 20,000kg to low earth orbit (LEO). It will have a semi-cryogenic
propulsion for booster stages to make it cost efficient.
128. Under the ‘Bharat Krishi Satellite programme’, a minimum of how many satellites will be
required to cover the entire agricultural area of India?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5
Answer: 2
‘Bharat Krishi Satellite programme’ is ISRO’s dedicated programme in agriculture sector. It will span
agricultural related activities, pesticides, irrigation, crop data, drought statistics etc. A minimum of 2
satellites will be required to cover the entire agricultural area of the country.
129. Asia cup is associated with which game?
[A] Badminton
[B] Cricket
[C] Football
[D] Hockey
Answer: Cricket
Asia cup is associated with the game of Cricket. In a Recent, India women cricket team crushed
Thailand by 74 runs to reach the final of 7th women Asian cup. Highlighted player includes Deepti
Sharma & Shefali Verma.
130. Which class of missiles is the first nuclear submarines designed and built by India?
[A] Shishumar
[B] Arihant
[C] Sindhughosh
[D] Kalvari
Answer: Arihant
India’s nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant on October 14, 2022 carried out a successful launch of a
submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) in the Bay of Bengal with a “very high accuracy”. The
Arihant-class submarines are nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines built under the Advanced
Technology Vessel (ATV) project. They will be the first nuclear submarines designed and built by India.
131. The term Steadfast Noon is related to which international organization?
[A] United Nations
[B] NATO
[C] SCO
[D] World Bank
Answer: NATO
On October 14, 2022, NATO said that it would launch its annual nuclear exercise “Steadfast Noon” on
October 17, 2022, with up to 60 aircraft taking part in training flights over Belgium, the North Sea and
Britain to practise the use of U.S. nuclear bombs based in Euro.
132. What is name of India's first antidote against SARS-CoV-2 virus?
[A] VINCOV-19
[B] ANTICOV-19
[C] COVEX-19
[D] NOCOV-19
Answer: VINCOV-19
VINCOV-19, India's first antidote and a projected cure against SARS-CoV-2 virus is now ready for market
authorisation and simultaneous phase-3 clinical trials. The drug, a joint effort of the University of
Hyderabad (UoH), the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and immunological company
VINS Bioproducts Limited, recently passed the phase-2 trials. It was conducted in over 200 participants
across multiple centres in India.
133. Neiphiu Rio is the chief minister of which state?
[A] Nagaland
[B] Manipur
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Mizoram
Answer: Nagaland
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on October 14, 2022 launched a universal health insurance scheme for the
people of the state. The Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) will be implemented in
convergence with the Ayushman Bharat scheme of the Centre. The aim of the scheme is to alleviate
financial hardships due to hospitalisation expenses and prevent accessibility to healthcare on account
of inability to afford it. The scheme has been categorised into CMHIS Employees and Pensioners (EP),
and CMHIS (General).
134. Which city was host of 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister’s Meeting held in October,
2022?
[A] Kathmandu, Nepal
[B] Hanoi, Vietnam
[C] Singapore
[D] Kuala Lumpur Vietnam
Answer: Hanoi, Vietnam
India participates at the 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister’s Meeting held on October 14, 2022 in
Hanoi, Vietnam. Neeta Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Ministry of Education virtually
addressed the gathering and informed about the key initiatives of National Education Policy 2020 and
India’s collaborative efforts in education and research with partner EAS countries.
135. Who is the president of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research?
[A] President of India
[B] Prime Minister of India
[C] Minister of Science & Technology
[D] Secretary, Ministry of Science & Technology
Answer: Prime Minister of India
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research was established by the Government of India in September
1942 as an autonomous body that has emerged as the largest research and development organisation in
India. Prime minister of India serves as its President. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a
meeting of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Society in New Delhi on October 15,
2022.
136. As per the Public Affairs Index-2022, which is the best-governed small state in India?
[A] Goa
[B] Sikkim
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Manipur
Answer: Sikkim
Haryana has was on top position in the category of big states in the Public Affairs Index-2022. The state
has emerged at the forefront in social, economic and political justice themes. It has topped among the
major states with a score of 0.6948, followed by Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Punjab and Karnataka
among many other states. On the other hand, Sikkim has retained its position as the best-governed
small state in India. The index is released by Bengaluru-based non-profit think tank Public Affairs Centre
(PAC).
137. What was India's rank in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World
Championship Shotgun held in in Osijek, Croatia recently?
[A] Second
[B] Third
[C] Fifth
[D] First
Answer: Fifth
Recently, India finished fifth with one gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the International
Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship Shotgun in Osijek, Croatia.
138. Which country scored least at the Global Hunger Index in 2022?
[A] Kuwait
[B] Bosnia
[C] Yemen
[D] Afghanistan
Answer: Yemen
The Global Hunger Index scores are based on four indicators — Undernourishment, Child Stunting, Child
Wasting and Child Mortality. China and Kuwait are the Asian countries that has ranked at the top of the
list. South Asian region has the highest hunger level, highest child stunting rate and highest child
wasting rate in the world. 17 countries have been collectively ranked between 1 and 17 with a score of
less than 5. Yemen is at the last position in the Global Hunger Index 2022 in the world.
139. What does the NG in NGLV of ISRO stands for?
[A] Next Generation
[B] Nexus Gamma
[C] Necessary Guidelines
[D] New Generation
Answer: Next Generation
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) is developing Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) to
replace Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) which was created in 1980s.
140. Who is ISRO's (Indian Space Research Organization) chairman in October, 2022?
[A] R. N. Subraminamam
[B] G. Mahalaxmi
[C] S. Somnath
[D] S. Chandra Rajashekhar
Answer: S. Somnath
ISRO chairman Sreedhara Panicker Somanath made the announcement of the new NGLV launch during a
press conference on the sidelines of 'Engineers Conclave 2022' at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre
(LPSC) in Valiyamala. NGLV will be cost-efficient three-stage reusable heavy-lift vehicle with a payload
capacity of ten tonnes to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO). NGLV is using semi-cryogenic technology
which will be both efficient and cost-effective.
141. Which state has been chosen to establish a SCG project by Indian Government?
[A] Bihar
[B] Chattisgarh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Chattisgarh
After Coal India Ltd has signed MoUs with BHEL, IOCL, and GAIL (India) Ltd— Government has planned
to establish proposed surface coal gasification (SCG) projects in West Bengal, Odisha, Chattisgarh,
Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. The proposed SCG projects will be established at an aggregated
estimated cost of Rs. 35,000 crores.
142. Apart from GSLV MK III, which of these is an operational launch from ISRO?
[A] NSLV
[B] PSLV
[C] VSLV
[D] MSLV
Answer: PSLV
In the next few months, NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL) will launch at least six commercial missions.
OneWeb is a London-based global communications network. Bharti Global is a major investor in
OneWeb. Currently, India has three operational launch vehicles - the PSLV, GSLV, and GSLV Mk III.
143. Which is the key initiatives presented in 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister's Meeting in
Vietnam?
[A] Research and Development Policy 2022
[B] Knowledge and Employment Act Policy 2021
[C] National Educational Policy 2020
[D] All of the above
Answer: National Educational Policy 2020
India participated in the 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister's Meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam. Ms Neeta
Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Ministry of Education virtually addressed the
meeting. She also informed about the key initiatives of National Education Policy 2020 and the efforts of
India and East Asia Summit
countries in the field of education and research.
144. Which of these states has been kept in the 'achievers' category of the logistics index chart
2022?
[A] Kerala
[B] Gujarat
[C] Karnataka
[D] Haryana
Answer: Gujarat
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released the fourth LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different
States) 2022 report. Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Gujarat have been kept in the 'achievers' category of
the logistics index chart 2022.
145. 3rd World Kuchipudi Natyotsavam is held to celebrate the birth anniversary of:
[A] Birju Maharaj
[B] Maithili Sandelkhar
[C] Gajanendra Mahapati
[D] Vempati China Satyam
Answer: Vempati China Satyam
3rd World Kuchipudi Natyotsavam started from October 14 in Vijayawada. It is a three-day dance festival
that is being organized to commemorate the 93rd birth anniversary of renowned Kuchipudi dance artist
Vempati China Satyam.
146. Who received Dr. Sobha Naidu Lifetime Achievement Award in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Menka Panigrahi
[B] Venkatesh Giri
[C] Mahatur Reddy
[D] Padmaja Reddy
Answer: Padmaja Reddy
During the festival of 3rd World Kuchipudi Natyotsavam, Dr Vempati China Satyam Lifetime Achievement
Award would be presented to Bala Kondala Rao, and Kumari Lanka Annapooma Devi Lifetime
Achievement Award would be given to Vanaja Uday. Padmaja Reddy will receive the Dr. Sobha Naidu
Lifetime Achievement Award, while Vempati Venkat Seva Puraskar will be presented to Srikant
Raghupatruni.
147. National Maritime Heritage Complex is located in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] West Bengal
[C] Gujarat
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: Gujarat
Gujarat National Maritime Heritage Complex is located at Lothal, Gujarat. Lothal was one of the
prominent cities of the Harappan civilization and is known for the discovery of the oldest man-made
dockyard. A maritime heritage complex in Lothal is fitting tribute to the city’s historical legacy and
heritage. National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal is being developed as a one of its kind
project to not only display India’s rich and diverse maritime heritage and also help Lothal to emerge as a
world class international tourist destination. The boost to the tourism potential through this project will
also augment the economic development of the region.
148. Which city was host to the first ever National Coal Conclave & Exhibition - 2022 held recently?
[A] Jaipur
[B] New Delhi
[C] Jaisalmir
[D] Udaipur
Answer: New Delhi
Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affaris Shri Pralhad Joshi urged the public sector
undertakings (PSUs) to compete with the private sector in coal mine auction and early production.
Addressing the National Coal Conclave & Exhibition-2022, the minister pointed out that despite
unprecedented increase in international prices, Coal India Ltd (CIL) did not increase domestic coal price
and stepped up coal proudction substantially in the recent past and managed to overcome coal shortage
faced by thermal power plants.
149. Which city of Andhra Pradesh was third World Kuchipudi Natyotsavam?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Tirupati
[C] Rajamahendravaram
[D] Vijayavada
Answer: Vijayavada
The third World Kuchipudi Natyotsavam was organized for three days in Vijayawada. The World
Kuchipudi Natyotsavam starts on 14th October 2022. The Kuchipudi dance festival is being organized in
commemoration of the 93rd birth anniversary of world-renowned Kuchipudi dance artist Vempati China
Satyam.
150. Who is the new new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in October, 2022?
[A] S.S. Dubey
[B] Bharati Das
[C] P.L. Sahu
[D] Shakuntala Devi
Answer: Bharati Das
Controller General of Accounts (CGA) is ‘the Principal Advisor’ on Accounting matters to the Union
Government. CGA is responsible for establishing and managing a technically sound Management
Accounting System and preparation & submission of the accounts of the Union Government. CGA is also
responsible for exchequer control and internal audits for central Government.
151. As per the UN Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), which country has the largest number of
poor people worldwide?
[A] Congo
[B] Nigeria
[C] India
[D] Indonesia
Answer: India
The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) released by the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) and OPHI. As per the report, the number of poor people in India fell by about 415 million
between 2005-06 and 2019-21. India has the largest number of poor people worldwide (228.9 mn)
followed by Nigeria (96.7 mn).
152. ‘Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana’, which was launched recently, is related to
which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of MSME
Answer: Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the two-day PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 at the Indian
Agricultural Research Institute in the national capital. He also launched the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan
Urvarak Pariyojana — One Nation One fertiliser scheme under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers.
Under the scheme, companies must market all subsidised fertilisers under a single brand 'Bharat'.
153. Shehan Karunatilaka, who won the 2022 Booker Prize for Fiction, is from which country?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Nepal
Answer: Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka, has been awarded the 2022 Booker Prize for Fiction for the novel
‘The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida’. The novel is a metaphysical thriller which tells the story of the
photographer of its title. Karunatilaka has become the second Sri Lankan-born author to win, following
Michael Ondaatje, who won in 1992.
154. Which country has been elected as the President of International Solar Alliance (ISA) in 2022?
[A] France
[B] India
[C] Bangladesh
[D] UAE
Answer: India
India has been elected as the President of International Solar Alliance (ISA) in 2022 while France has
been re-elected as Co-President of the bloc. Union Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister R K
Singh has been re-elected as the President of International Solar Alliance. The four - day International
Solar Alliance began under India’s chairship.
155. Which state/UT is the host of ‘Agri Startup Conference’?
[A] Karnataka
[B] New Delhi
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Answer: New Delhi

Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar announced number of initiatives at Agri Startup Conference in
New Delhi. He announced creating fund of Rs 500 crore as accelerator program for Startups working in
agriculture sector, for commercialisation and democratisation of innovations. He also announced that a
network will be set up under the Agriculture Ministry to support the Agri Startups and a steering
committee will be set under the Chairmanship of Agriculture Minister for overall planning.
156. Google collaborated with which state to drive digital-led learning and skill development for
students and youth?
[A] Assam
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Nagaland
[D] Manipur
Answer: Assam
Tech Major Google has collaborated with the government of Assam to drive digital-led learning and skill
development for students and youth in the state. Under the initiative, Google will collaborate with the
Assam Government's Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship Department (SEED) to strengthen their
school digitisation efforts with learning tools and solutions. It will promote the fundamentals of online
safety and digital citizenship to school children through 'Be Internet Awesome' programme.
157. How many Digital Banking Units (DBU) have been inaugurated across the country by the Prime
Minister?
[A] 50
[B] 75
[C] 100
[D] 250
Answer: 75
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated 75 Digital Banking Units (DBU) across 75 districts, to
expand the benefits of digital banking across the country. 11 Public Sector Banks, 12 Private Sector
Banks and one Small Finance Bank are participating in the initiative. They will provide banking services
including cash deposit and withdrawal throughout the day digitally.
158. India’s First Aluminum Freight Rake has been inaugurated in which Railway Station?
[A] Bhubaneswar
[B] Mumbai
[C] Chennai
[D] Hyderabad
Answer: Bhubaneswar
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated India’s First Aluminum Freight Rake (61
BOBRNALHSM1) at Bhubaneswar Railway Station. It has been fully designed and developed indigenously
in collaboration with RDSO, HINDALCO and Besco Wagon. Introduction of Aluminum wagons will result
in less import of Nickel and Cadmium as well as good for local aluminum industry.
159. ‘Ballon d’Or trophy’ is associated with which sports?
[A] Basket Ball
[B] Cricket
[C] Football
[D] Table Tennis
Answer: Football
France and Real Madrid footballer won the Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris, after his performances
helped Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga. Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas of Spain wins
Women’s Ballon d’Or trophy for a second time. She is the first player to win the women’s Ballon d’Or
twice. The Ballon d’Or was based on achievements from the past season, as against the calendar years.
160. Who has been selected as the 36th president of the BCCI, taking over from Sourav Ganguly?
[A] Rahul Dravid
[B] Roger Binny
[C] Vinod Kambli
[D] V V S Lakshman
Answer: Roger Binny
World Cup winner Roger Binny was elected as the 36th president of the BCCI, taking over from Sourav
Ganguly at the BCCI Annual general Meeting. However, the issue of the chairmanship of International
Cricket Council (ICC) remained unsettled. Jay Shah was re-elected as the Secretary for a second
successive term.
161. Which state is the host of the ‘Indian Urban Housing Conclave-2022’?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Indian Urban Housing Conclave-2022’ a three-day event
being organised by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) at Rajkot, Gujarat. The Conclave will
provide a platform to demonstrate technologies as well as discuss various materials and processes for
housing construction suitable for different Geo-climatic regions of the country. The Prime Minister also
dedicated 1100 houses constructed under Light House Project.
162. Which city is the host of the ‘Heads of Missions Conference’ organized by the Ministry of
External Affairs?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Gandhinagar
[C] Kevadiya
[D] Hyderabad
Answer: Kevadiya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 10th Heads of Missions Conference at Kevadia. It is
being organized by the Ministry of External Affairs. The Prime Minister launched Mission LiFE (Lifestyle
for the Environment) in Kevadiya in the presence of UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres. The Prime
Minister also launched Mission Schools of Excellence at Trimandir, Adalaj, Gujarat.
163. Which organisation developed the indigenous trainer aircraft HTT-40, which was recently
unveiled?
[A] DRDO
[B] HAL
[C] BEL
[D] ISRO
Answer: HAL
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled HTT-40, an indigenous trainer aircraft designed and developed
by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It was launched at the India Pavilion during 12th DefExpo in
Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It comprises of over 60 per cent in-house parts with collaboration of private
industry.
164. Which state/UT is host to the 14th World Spice Congress in 2023?
[A] New Delhi

[B] Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
Answer: Maharashtra
The 14th World Spice Congress will be held in February 2023 at Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. The World
Spice Congress, which is organized by Spices Board India, will be conducted on the sidelines of India’s
G20 presidency. The theme chosen for the current edition of WSC is ‘Vision 2030: SPICES’
(Sustainability– Productivity – Innovation – Collaboration- Excellence and Safety).” The biennial event is
the largest exclusive business platform for the spice sector.
165. CII and IOCL has announced to launch a crop residue management initiative ‘Vayu Amrit’ in
which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Punjab
[C] Gujarat
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Punjab
The Confederation of Indian Industry partnered with Indian Oil Corporation to launch ‘Vayu Amrit’, a crop
residue management initiative, in Punjab’s Sangrur. The CII already runs a crop residue management
programme in Punjab and Haryana to mitigate stubble burning to reduce air pollution.
166. The European parliament’s annual Sakharov prize has been awarded to the people of which
country?
[A] Iran
[B] Russia
[C] Ukraine
[D] Japan
Answer: Ukraine
The European parliament has awarded its annual Sakharov prize for freedom of thought to the people of
Ukraine, to honour their fight against Russia’s invasion. The award comes with prize money of 50,000
Euros, which will be distributed to representatives of Ukrainian civil society. The prize, named after the
late Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov, has been awarded since 1988 to individuals and organisations
defending human rights and fundamental freedoms.
167. Which Union Ministry launched the draft of National Credit Framework (NCrF)?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Education
[C] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[D] Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer: Ministry of Education
Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan launched the draft of National Credit Framework
(NCrF) for public consultation. NCrF will integrate the credits earned through school education, higher
education and vocational and skill education by encompassing the National Higher Education
Qualification Framework (NHEQF), National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) and National School
Education Qualification Framework (NSEQF).
168. Which state is the host of the 5th edition of Khelo India Youth Games (in 2023)?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka
[D] Uttarakhand

Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur announced that the 5th edition of Khelo India
Youth Games will be held in Madhya Pradesh from 31 January to 11 February, 2023. The upcoming
edition of the Khelo India Youth Games will feature a total of 27 disciplines including water sports for
the first time in the history of the games. New disciplines like Canoe Slalom, Kayaking, Canoeing and
Rowing will also be included.
169. Who has been named as the new Revenue Secretary, as of October 2022?
[A] Pankaj Chaudhary
[B] Sanjay Malhotra
[C] Ajay Seth
[D] Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Answer: Sanjay Malhotra
Secretary in the Department of Financial Services Sanjay Malhotra has been named as the new Revenue
Secretary. Road Transport and Highways Secretary Aramane Giridhar has been named the new Defence
Secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre.
170. What is the theme of the ‘World Statistics Day 2022’?
[A] Significance of academic research
[B] Data for Sustainable Development
[C] Progress on SDGs
[D] Data and statistics
Answer: Data for Sustainable Development
‘World Statistics Day 2022’ falls on October 20 every five years. The day was designated in 2010 by the
United Nations Statistical Commission to highlight the importance of statistics and the significance of
academic research on development of business and civil society. The theme of this year is ‘Data for
Sustainable Development’.
171. When is the ‘World Osteoporosis Day’ observed every year?
[A] October 10
[B] October 15
[C] October 20
[D] October 25
Answer: October 20
The ‘World Osteoporosis Day’ is observed every year on October 20. The day is observed with the aim of
raising global awareness about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic
bone disease. The theme for World Osteoporosis Day 2022 is Step Up For Bone Health. Osteoporotic
fractures affect around 10 million Indians each year, both males and females.
172. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-III has been launched in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Sikkim
[D] Kerala
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-III in Chamba,
Himachal Pradesh. The Prime Minister also launched Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) - III
in Himachal Pradesh for the upgradation of around 3125 kilometres of roads in the state. More than Rs.
420 crores has been sanctioned by the Central Government under this phase for the upgradation of 440
kilometres of roads in 15 border and far flung blocks of the state.
173. What is the name of the mascot unveiled for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup?
[A] Nina
[B] Pokoyo
[C] Tazuni
[D] Appu
Answer: Tazuni
Penguin Tazuni has been unveiled as the official mascot of next year's FIFA Women's World Cup in
Australia and New Zealand. The design is based on the Eudyptula minor species found in both host
countries, and the name combines the Tasman Sea and the word ‘Unity’. Tazuni is a 15-year-old
midfielder whose story involves her falling in love with football after playing with a group of children on
a beach.
174. Liz Truss recently resigned as the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Australia
[B] United Kingdom
[C] France
[D] Italy
Answer: United Kingdom
British Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced that she will step down from the position leader of the
Conservative Party after her policies triggered economic turmoil and divided the party. Truss, who has
been prime minister for just 45 days, also announced that she will remain as prime minister and party
leader until a successor is chosen.
175. Asia’s largest Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plant has been recently inaugurated in which
state/UT?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Punjab
[C] Bihar
[D] Chhattisgarh
Answer: Punjab
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated Asia’s largest Compressed
Bio Gas (CBG) plant in Lehragaga, Sangrur, Punjab. The CBG Plant at Sangrur was inaugurated with an
FDI investment of Rs. 220 crores by Verbio AG, one of the top bioenergy companies in Germany. It is
spread out across around 20 acres and currently produces about 6 Tons Per Day (TPD) of CBG.
176. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposed a penalty of over Rs 1300 Crores on which
technology major?
[A] Meta
[B] Google
[C] Amazon
[D] Apple
Answer: Google
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposed a penalty of ₹1,337.76 crore on technology major
Google for abusing its dominant position as the developer of backbone operating system (OS) software
that is deployed by a majority of mobile phone makers. The CCI fine covers anti-competitive practices by
Google in the markets for mobile operating system (OS), app stores, web search services, web browsers,
and online video hosting services.
177. Fintech Platform PhonePe launched its first green data centre in India in which state/UT?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Gujarat
Answer: Maharashtra
Homegrown fintech platform PhonePe announced the launch of its first green data centre in India, at
Mahape, Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra. The platform has leveraged technologies and solutions from Dell
Technologies and NTT. The facility will open up new opportunities in data management with efficient
data security and power efficiency. The centre will also help the company to build sustainable
infrastructure to scale its operations across the country.
178. Which organisation has released a report titled ‘Using Technology to Improve a Billion
Livelihoods’?
[A] ADB
[B] WEF
[C] IMF
[D] World Bank
Answer: WEF
A new report titled ‘Using Technology to Improve a Billion Livelihoods’ was written by the World
Economic Forum’s Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution, India, in collaboration with Adani Group, was
released in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. As per the report, putting drones at the centre of a technology-led
transformation of Indian agriculture can boost the country’s GDP by 1-1.5 per cent. It will create at least
five lakh jobs in the coming years in India.
179. Buxar Thermal Power Plant (BTPP) is located in which state/UT?
[A] Odisha
[B] Bihar
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: Bihar
State-owned REC Ltd and Power Finance Corporation have signed a pact to provide Rs 8,520.92 crore
finance for setting up a 1,320 MW thermal power plant at Buxar by SJVN Thermal Private Ltd. According
to the statement, the total estimated project cost is Rs 12,172.74 crore with debt requirement of Rs
8,520.92 crore. As per the agreement, the debt requirement shall be financed by REC and PFC.
180. Who is the first Indian and Asian woman to be appointed as a special rapporteur of the United
Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC)?
[A] Dr K P Ashwini
[B] Zoya Hasan
[C] Jayati Ghosh
[D] Tanika Sarkar
Answer: Dr K P Ashwini
Dr K P Ashwini, an Ambedkarite and a PhD scholar from Jawaharlal Nehru University, has been
appointed as a special rapporteur of the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC). She is the
first Indian and Asian woman to be appointed to this post. The Geneva-based 47-member UN human
rights body has endorsed Dr. Ashwini’s appointment, to address issues such as racism and casteism,
now also increasingly on social media platforms.
181. Who is the first Asian American to feature on US currency?
[A] Anna May Wong
[B] Elizabeth Sung
[C] Jadin Wong
[D] Vera Wang
Answer: Anna May Wong
Late Hollywood actress and fashion icon Anna May Wong is set to become the first Asian American to
feature on US currency. A quarter-dollar coin featuring a close-up image of Wong’s face chin resting on
her hand will be circulated as the fifth coin in the American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program. In 1960,
she was the first Asian American actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
182. Nallamala forest range, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Odisha
The central government has approved construction of an iconic cable stayed-cum-suspension bridge
across Krishna River connecting Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The bridge is set to pass through the
picturesque Nallamala forest range, in the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh. The three-km long bridge
will reduce the distance between Hyderabad and Tirupati by 80 km.
183. Which neighbouring country of India has been removed from FATF Grey List?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Pakistan
[C] Nepal
[D] Afghanistan
Answer: Pakistan
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently announced its decision to remove Pakistan from its Grey
list. FATF welcomed Pakistan’s significant progress in improving its anti-money laundering and
combating financial terrorism (AML/CFT) regime.
184. When is the ‘World Development Information Day’ observed every year?
[A] October 24
[B] October 27
[C] October 31
[D] November 3
Answer: October 24
Every year the United Nations marks October 24 as World Development Information Day across the
world. This day is observed to create awareness towards the problems surrounding development in
different nations and solutions to overcome them. In 1972, the UN General Assembly established World
Development Information Day.
185. India’s first ‘Migration Monitoring System’ has been inaugurated in which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Gandhi Nagar
[D] Guwahati
Answer: Mumbai
India’s first ‘Migration Monitoring System’ has been inaugurated in Mumbai. The system has been
developed by the Department of Women and Child Development. It is aimed at providing updated
information on migrant pregnant women, lactating mothers and children instantly on a single system.
The website-based Migration Tracking System (MTS) will track the movements of vulnerable seasonal
migrant beneficiaries through unique identification numbers.
186. What is the name of the new generation medium-range ballistic missile, which was recently
test-fired?
[A] Akash Prime

[B] Agni Prime
[C] Gagan Prime
[D] Naran Prime
Answer: Agni Prime
India test-fired indigenously developed new generation medium-range ballistic missile ‘Agni Prime’
(Agni-P) from the Odisha coast. As per the Defence Research and Development Organisation, Agni Prime
is a new generation advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles with range capability between 1,000
and 2,000km.
187. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Quality Council of India (QCI)?
[A] Jay Shah
[B] Jaxay Shah
[C] Ranjan Gogoi
[D] A K Sikri
Answer: Jaxay Shah
Jaxay Shah, former Chairman of CREDAI has been appointed as the Chairman of Quality Council of India
(QCI) for a period of three years. The incumbent Chairman succeeds Adil Zainulbhai, the former
McKinsey India Chief who served as the Chairman of QCI for a period of eight years.
188. Which state has set up a committee for conservation of vultures?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Bihar
Answer: Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Government has formed a State-level Committee to set up an institutional framework
for the effective conservation of vultures. Vultures almost went extinct in the country at the beginning of
the 21st century. A decline of 96% has been registered in India’s vulture population between 1993 and
2003. The Central government introduced two action plans to protect the species at the national level.
189. Which state/UT launched 'Kunjapp' mobile application to prevent cyber-crimes against
children?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Telangana
Answer: Kerala
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched the 'Kunjapp' mobile application to prevent cyber-crimes
against children in the state. Child exploitation can be reported through the 'Kunjapp' application. The
Chief Minister also inaugurated the training for the newly appointed Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and
Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) members.
190. The United Nations observes ‘Disarmament Week’ every year on which month?
[A] December
[B] November
[C] October
[D] September
Answer: October
The United Nations (UN) marks October 24 to October 30 as Disarmament Week each year. On October
24, the United Nations (UN) was established in 1945. The United Nations General Assembly had a
special session on disarmament in 1978 and Disarmament Week was first observed. The United Nations
Disarmament Commission (UNDC) was established in 1952. It was tasked with creating documents for
treaties to regulate the number of armed forces and weapons of nations.
191. Which state passed an ordinance to increase the reservation for the Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes to 17 % and 7 %?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha
Answer: Karnataka
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot gave assent to the ordinance to increase the reservation for
the Scheduled Castes from 15 per cent to 17 per cent and the Scheduled Tribes from 3 per cent to 7 per
cent in the state. The Karnataka cabinet approved an ordinance for increasing the reservation for
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe communities.
192. Which country approved the commercial cultivation of Genetically modified Indian mustard
species ‘Brassica juncea’?
[A] USA
[B] UAE
[C] Australia
[D] Bangladesh
Answer: Australia
The regulatory authority in Australia approved the commercial cultivation of the genetically modified
Indian mustard species ‘Brassica juncea’. This is the first time a genetically modified variety of Indian
mustard has received commercial approval anywhere in the world. Even India awaits the clearance of
genetically modified mustard. The canola (Brassica napus) is the only GM mustard variety that was
cleared for commercial applicatio
193. What is the theme of ‘World Polio Day 2022’?
[A] Positive Pregnancy
[B] A healthier future for mothers and children
[C] Eradication of Polio
[D] Brighter and better future.
Answer: A healthier future for mothers and children
World Polio Day is observed every year on October 24 to raise awareness about the polio vaccination
and eradication of polio. The day highlights the efforts of the frontline workers who work to provide
vaccines in polio-hit countries. This year, the overarching theme of World Polio Day is ‘A healthier future
for mothers and children’. World Polio Day was established in 1985 to commemorate the birth of Jonas
Salk, who was the lead researcher of the team that developed the first Polio vaccine
194. China announced to launch 3 new corridors in agriculture, health and IT sectors, with which
country?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Pakistan
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Sri Lanka
Answer: Pakistan
Pakistan and China have decided to launch three new corridors besides the China Pakistan Economic
Corridor (CPEC). The three are China-Pakistan Green Corridor (CPGC), which will focus on agricultural
environment, food security and green development; the China-Pakistan Health Corridor (CPHC), which
will help Pakistan get efficiency in the medical field; and the China-Pakistan Digital Corridor (CPDC),
which will boost Pakistan's IT industry.

195. Which state has recently restored the general consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation
(CBI)?
[A] Punjab
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Odisha
Answer: Maharashtra
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government restored the general consent to the Central
Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate cases in the state. With this, the CBI will no longer require
permission of the state government to step in to probe a case. The previous Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA
government had withdrawn the general consent to the CBI under the contention that the central
government was misusing central probe agencies.
196. Allmania multiflora, a new plant species seen in the news, is discovered in which state/ UT?
[A] Goa
[B] Kerala
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Telangana
Answer: Kerala
Allmania multiflora, a new plant species has been spotted on the granite hillocks of Palakkad, Kerala. It
is a new plant species of the genus Allmania. Allmania multiflora is only the second species of this
genus identified so far. It is an annual herb that grows to a height of about 60 cm. The genus and the
first species were described by botanists 188 years.
197. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has put which Asian country on the ‘black list’ in its
October 2022 update?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Myanmar
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Nepal
Answer: Myanmar
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has put Myanmar on the ‘black list’ and has the country to apply
enhanced due diligence to business relations and transactions. The FATF blacklist, designated as ‘High-
Risk Jurisdictions’ subject to a Call for Action, identifies the countries with weak anti-money laundering
and counter-terrorist funding regulatory frameworks.
198. Which cricketer has been announced as the brand ambassador for the ‘T20 World Cup for the
Blind’?
[A] M S Dhoni
[B] Yuvraj Singh
[C] Rahul Dravid
[D] Sachin Tendulkar
Answer: Yuvraj Singh
The Cricket Association for the Blind in India announced former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh as their
brand ambassador for the 3rd T20 World Cup for the Blind. The World Cup matches will be held in the
month of December. The participating countries in the World Cup for the Blind are India, Nepal,
Bangladesh, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
199. Who is the first President to serve for three terms in China?
[A] Mao Zedong

[B] Hu Jintao
[C] Xi Jinping
[D] Shinzo Abe
Answer: Xi Jinping
China’s President Xi Jinping has secured a historic third term as the Communist Party’s leader, creating
his place as the country’s most influential ruler since Mao Zedong. Chinese communist revolutionary
and founder of the People's Republic of China, Mao Zedong ruled the country from 1949 to 1959 for two
terms. The former President Hu Jintao also ruled for two terms from 2003 to 2013. Xi has been the
paramount leader of China since 2012.
200. Aman Sehrawat, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?
[A] Wrestling
[B] Cricket
[C] Hockey
[D] Squash
Answer: Wrestling
Teenager Aman Sehrawat made history as he became the first Indian wrestler to win a gold medal at the
U-23 World Wrestling Championships in Pontevedra, Spain. India finished with six medals - one gold, one
silver, and four bronze at the U-23 World Wrestling Championships 2022
201. As per the recent data, India has how many active unicorns, as of October 2022?
[A] 100
[B] 84
[C] 75
[D] 68
Answer: 84
According to a report by market tracker Venture Intelligence, the number of active unicorns reduced to
84 due to various reasons. From 2018 to 2022, around 105 startups had attained unicorn status in India.
Around seven unicorns lost valuations due to investor markdowns and another four unicorn companies
are getting acquired. Unicorn companies are those that reach a valuation of USD 1 billion.
202. Bestu Varsh, which is celebrated in October, is a new year festival celebrated in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Odisha
[D] Assam
Answer: Gujarat
Gujarati New Year or Bestu Varsh is being celebrated in the month of October. The Gujarati New Year,
Vikram Sanvat 2079 is beginning on October 26. In Gujarat, the new year is celebrated as part of the five-
day Diwali Celebrations.
203. Which city is the host of the cultural festival ‘Jashn-e-Kashmir’?
[A] Leh
[B] Sri Nagar
[C] New Delhi
[D] Nainital
Answer: Sri Nagar
In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the three-week-long cultural
festival ‘Jashn-e-Kashmir’- New Kashmir New Hope at Srinagar. The Cultural Festival is being organized
by All J&K Folk Artists Association, Shah Qalander Folk Theatre, in collaboration with J&K Academy of
Art, Culture & Languages and the Office of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir. It aims to celebrate
tradition, culture and heritage of the region.

204. Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach, which were added to the list of ‘Blue Flag Beaches’,
are located in which state/UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Kerala
[C] Lakshadweep
[D] Andaman and Nicobar
Answer: Lakshadweep
Two beaches from Lakshadweep Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach were added to the list of
‘Blue Beaches’. It is an eco-label given to the cleanest beaches in the world by the Foundation for
Environment Education (FEE). With this, India now has 12 beaches certified under the Blue Flag
Certification. Spain with 729 sites tops the list of countries with Blue Flag awarded sites.
205. Which state/UT released the ‘SAMRIDDHI’, an one-time property tax amnesty scheme?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] New Delhi
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Gujarat
Answer: New Delhi
Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena recently announced a one-time property tax amnesty
scheme Under the Strengthening & Augmentation of Municipal Revenue for Infrastructure Development
in Delhi (SAMRIDDHI) 2022-23 scheme, the NCR people will be able to pay the principal amount of the
current and pending tax of past five years for residential properties.
206. Which country is the host of the ‘COP27: 27th annual UN meeting on climate’?
[A] India
[B] Egypt
[C] South Africa
[D] China
Answer: Egypt
The 27th annual UN meeting on climate, COP27 (Conference of Parties) will take place in Sharm-el-
Sheikh, Egypt from 6th to 18th November. This will be the fifth time a Climate Conference is being
hosted in Africa. COP27 will focus on three main areas, reducing emissions, helping countries to prepare
and deal with climate change and securing technical support and funding for developing countries for
climate activities.
207. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) approved genetically modified (GM) version
of which product for commercial cultivation?
[A] Brinjal
[B] Mustard
[C] Cotton
[D] Tomato
Answer: Mustard
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has approved genetically modified (GM) mustard
for commercial cultivation, Technically called Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 (DMH-11), it was developed by
the Centre for Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants of Delhi University and the National Dairy
Development Board and partly funded by the department of biotechnology.
208. Which institution has released the ‘2022 NDC Synthesis Report’?
[A] WEF
[B] UNEP
[C] UNFCCC
[D] World Bank
Answer: UNFCCC
‘2022 NDC Synthesis Report’ from United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
shows countries are bending the curve of global greenhouse gas emissions downward. It also warns
that these efforts remain insufficient to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end
of the century.
209. Which country has introduced new emissions standards for new and repowered fossil fuel-fired
power generation units in 2023?
[A] UAE
[B] Singapore
[C] Malaysia
[D] Israel
Answer: Singapore
Singapore's energy regulator will introduce new emissions standards for new and repowered fossil fuel-
fired power generation units in 2023. The measure also follows Singapore’s plans to reduce its
emissions target for 2030 to 60 million tonnes of carbon dioxide.
210. Which e-commerce platform has partnered with the Spice Board of India for training
programme for spice farmers?
[A] Amazon
[B] Flipkart
[C] Jiomart
[D] e-Bay
Answer: Flipkart
Flipkart in collaboration with the Spices Board of India introduced a nationwide training programme for
spice farmers in the country. Under the mentorship of the Spice Board of India and Flipkart Grocery,
farmers will be provided with assistance in procuring spices and access to the pan-India market. The
programme would start with farmers and representatives of FPOs in the Idukki district of Kerala and
Tamil Nadu.
211. Which city is the host of the Engineers Conclave-2022 (EC-2022)?
[A] Chennai
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Thiruvananthapuram
[D] Hyderabad
Answer: Thiruvananthapuram
Engineers Conclave-2022 (EC-2022) of the Indian National Academy of Engineering was organized
jointly with Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) at Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC-
ISRO), Thiruvananthapuram. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has proposed dedicated
satellites for supporting the country’s agriculture sector. ISRO is also discussing with Department of
Agriculture on the proposed 'Bharat Krishi Satellite' programme.
212. ‘HAWK air defence equipment’ is a flagship equipment of which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Ukraine
[C] USA
[D] Israel
Answer: USA
The United States is set to retrieve its older HAWK air defence equipment to send to Ukraine which is
facing a heavy attack from Russian drone-fired and cruise missiles. HAWK, short for ‘Homing All the Way
Killer,’ entered service with the US Army in 1959, during the Vietnam war. The HAWK interceptor missiles
would be an upgrade to the Stinger missile system. The US sent the shoulder-fired anti-aircraft Stingers
to Ukraine early in the war.
213. Which city is the host of the ‘National Pencak Silat championship’ in 2022?
[A] Nainital
[B] Guwahati
[C] Srinagar
[D] Bhubaneswar
Answer: Srinagar
The 10th edition of the National Pencak Silat championship’ was inaugurated in Srinagar, Jammu and
Kashmir. The three-day event is hosting 1200 from 34 States and Union Territories, in addition to teams
of Indian Police and Para-Military. The international Pencak Silat event was also organised recently at
the same venue.
214. Which country is the host of the UNSC's counter-terrorism meeting in 2022?
[A] USA
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Japan
Answer: India
The UNSC's counter-terrorism meeting will be hosted in Mumbai and Delhi in the month of October. The
overarching theme of the meeting would be 'Countering the use of new and emerging technologies for
terrorist purposes.’ The focus is on rapid development and increasing threat of use for terrorist
purposes of 3 technologies - 1) internet, including social media, 2) new payment technologies and
fundraising methods, 3) unmanned aerial systems, including drones.
215. Which global association has released proposals to eliminate harmful pollutants by 2050?
[A] G-20
[B] European Union
[C] SAARC
[D] ASEAN
Answer: European Union
The European Union's executive arm released proposals to toughen up pollution restrictions to eliminate
harmful pollutants by 2050. This aims to potentially save the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.
The European Commission's proposals need the backing of the EU parliament and member states before
they can be made mandatory. The proposals will empower citizens to seek legal redress with better
compensation rights.
216. NaVIC, an equivalent of Global Positioning System (GPS), was developed by which country?
[A] USA
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Australia
Answer: India
The Navigation with Indian Constellation (NaVIC) is the India’s equivalent of the Global Positioning
System (GPS). The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working on a series of improvements
to the NavIC, so that more people are motivated to install it and use it. Plans are being made to expand
its reach to global level.
217. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is set to be merged with which institution?
[A] National Anti-profiteering Authority
[B] National Accreditation Board
[C] Bureau of Indian Standards
[D] Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Answer: National Anti-profiteering Authority
The Union government is set to enhance the legal powers for the Competition Commission of India
(CCI), making it ready to be merged with the National Anti-profiteering Authority, whose term ends in
November. CCI regulates the behaviour of businesses and monitors actions that may stifle competition
by way of anti-competitive agreements or the abuse of dominance. NAA investigates cases across
industries including cement, steel, tyre, shipping and digital economy.
218. Which herbicide has been recently restricted by the Indian Government, fearing risk to human
and animal health?
[A] Glyphosate
[B] Atrazine
[C] Glufosinate
[D] Carbofuran
Answer: Glyphosate
The Indian Government has officially restricted the use of the widely used herbicide, glyphosate, fearing
risk to human and animal health. After this announcement, glyphosate will be applied only through pest
control operators (PCOs). Glyphosate has been majorly used in tea plantations in India. They are also
licensed to use deadly chemicals for treating pests such as rodents.
219. As per the 'Portrait of Immigration to Canada' Report, which is the leading country of birth for
recent immigration?
[A] Indonesia
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Sri Lanka
Answer: India
The report titled “Portrait of Immigration to Canada” shows that Canada has a total of 8.3 million
immigrants, the largest immigrant share of Canada’s population ever. 23 per cent of Canada's
population is, or has been, a landed immigrant or permanent resident of the country. Asia has been the
top source of immigrants to Canada as 62% of the recent immigrant arrivals were born in Asia. 18.6% of
the people come from India, which is the leading country of birth for recent immigration. Canada’s
immigrant population will continue to rise to 34% by 2041.
220. Which country has launched the first ‘Inhalable Vaccine’ against Covid?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] USA
Answer: China
China has started dispensing an inhalable COVID-19 vaccine to its people. According to the Shanghai
city administration, the free booster dose of the vaccine is being made available to those who have
already had vaccinations. It comprises of a mist that is breathed in via the lips. The ‘needle-free’
vaccines are expected to increase vaccination rates in countries with weak health systems.
221. India recently marked 30th anniversary of relations with which regional bloc?
[A] SAARC
[B] ASEAN
[C] G-20
[D] G-8
Answer: ASEAN
The 7th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry was held under the co-
chairmanship of Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar. The meeting also welcomed the 30th
anniversary of ASEAN-India relations. The progress in activities under the Medium-Term Action Plan of
ASEAN-India Cooperation (Year 2021-2025) was reviewed. Agriculture Ministers of Brunei Darussalam,
Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam also
participated in the meeting.
222. Which state launched the SAFAL (Simplified Application for Agricultural Loans) common credit
portal for farmers?
[A] Odisha
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: Odisha
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launches SAFAL (Simplified Application for Agricultural Loans)
common credit portal for farmers. The SAFAL application for agricultural loans will enable farmers and
agri-entrepreneurs to access over 300 term loan products from over 40 partner banks. It is the country’s
first online agricultural credit facilitation portal.
223. ‘Sustainable Infrastructure Toward a Connected World’ is the theme of which bloc’s annual
meeting?
[A] WEF
[B] ADB
[C] AIIB
[D] IMF
Answer: AIIB
The 7th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
(AIIB) was held through video conference. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended it via
video conference from New Delhi. India is a Founding Member and the second largest shareholder in
AIIB, with the largest project portfolio within AIIB. The theme of this year’s Annual Meeting was
“Sustainable Infrastructure Toward a Connected World.”
224. Which city is the host of the ‘International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa’?
[A] Cairo
[B] Nairobi
[C] Dakar
[D] Cape Town
Answer: Dakar
The 8th Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa was held in the Senegalese capital,
Dakar. India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, V. Muraleedharan attended key event for policy
discussions on Africa. This is the first time that India participated at the Ministerial level in the event. He
also addressed the Forum on the topic of ‘Global Crises and Sovereignty in Africa’.
225. Who is the head of the IRDAI Committee set up for increasing health insurance coverage?
[A] Rakesh Joshi
[B] Debasish Panda
[C] B. Padmaja
[D] V.S. Narendra Chandra
Answer: Rakesh Joshi

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), India’s insurance regulator has set up
a 15-member committee for increasing health insurance coverage. The 15-member committee is headed
by Rakesh Joshi, member of IRDAI. It has been set up for two years and it will have representatives from
the healthcare and insurance industries.
226. Who has been appointed as the head of the Civil 20 (C20), official engagement group of the
Group of 20 (G20) by India?
[A] Sri Ravishankar
[B] Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
[C] Ranjan Gogoi
[D] Sunil Arora
Answer: Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
Spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi Devi has been appointed the Chair of the country's Civil 20 (C20),
an official engagement group of the Group of 20 (G20), by the Indian government. India will assume the
Presidency of the G20 for one year from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023. The C20 is the
platform of G-20, for civil-society organisations (CSOs) to bring forth non-government and non-business
voices to the G20 leaders.
227. Which is the first Pacific country to host the World Hindi Conference?
[A] Tonga
[B] New Zealand
[C] Fiji
[D] Papua New Guinea
Answer: Fiji
Fiji will host the 12th World Hindi Conference next year during February 2023. It will be the first in the
Pacific to host the event. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched the logo and website of
Vishwa Hindi Diwas. The three-day conference would be held in the Fijian city of Nadi.
228. Which movie has been declared the best Indian film of all time by the International Federation
of Film Critics (FIPRESCI)?
[A] Pather Panchali
[B] Aparajito
[C] Anand
[D] Mughal-E-Azam
Answer: Pather Panchali
Legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's film ‘Pather Panchali’ has been declared the best Indian film of all
time by the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI). The classic film which was released in
1955 has topped the list of top ten films in the history of Indian cinema list. ‘Pather Panchali’ was
Satyajit Ray's directorial debut was based on Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay's 1929 Bengali novel of
the same name.
229. How many countries are part of the Like Minded Developing Countries (LMDC)?
[A] 9
[B] 18
[C] 27
[D] 36
Answer: 18
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav participated in the virtual
Ministerial Meeting of the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC). The meeting was titled
‘Preparations for COP 27 on Climate Change – Expectations and Challenges’. The Ministerial meeting
was hosted by the state of Bolivia. LMDC comprises of 18 developing countries from Asia and other
regions.
230. Which institution releases the ‘Employment Outlook of India’ Report?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] National Statistical Office
[C] Labour Bureau
[D] Employees Provident Fund Organisation
Answer: National Statistical Office
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has
released the press note on Employment Outlook of India. The report covers the period from September
2017 to August 2022. It uses information on number of subscribers of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF)
Scheme, the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme and the National Pension Scheme (NPS). As per
the report, 5,81,56,630 new subscribers joined the EPF Scheme.
231. SIMBEX is a Maritime Bilateral Exercise held between India and which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Sweden
[C] Switzerland
[D] Singapore
Answer: Singapore
The Navies of India and Singapore are participating in the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise
(SIMBEX) at Visakhapatnam. The Indian Navy is hosting the 29th edition of SIMBEX-2022 in two phases
– Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam followed by the Sea Phase in Bay of Bengal. SIMBEX series of
exercises began in 1994 and were initially known as Exercise Lion King.
232. A transport aircraft manufacturing facility for the Indian Air Force is set to come up in which
city?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Vadodara
[C] Gandhi Nagar
[D] Bengaluru
Answer: Vadodara
The government announced that a transport aircraft manufacturing facility for the Indian Air Force will
come up in Vadodara. 40 of the 56 C-295MW transport aircraft being procured from Airbus Defence and
Space SA will be manufactured at the new facility in Vadodara. This is for the first time, the C-295
aircraft will be manufactured outside of Europe. They will be manufactured in India by Tata consortium
of Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) led by TASL.
233. Terai Elephant Reserve (TER) has been approved to be set up in which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
The Union Ministry of Environment, forest, and climate change (MoEFCC) has approved to set up Terai
Elephant Reserve (TER) in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh. The Terai Elephant Reserve (TER)
would be the 33rd in the country and second in Uttar Pradesh. The first elephant reserve in Uttar Pradesh
was notified in Shivalik in Saharanpur and Bijnor districts in 2009.
234. 'News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA)' is a self-regulatory agency of
which country?
[A] USA
[B] India
[C] Russia
[D] Ukraine
Answer: India
The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) is a self-regulatory agency set up by
news and digital broadcasters in India. The agency has fined a Hindi TV channel for turning a news
debate on hijab into a ‘communal issue’ and not adhering to guidelines. The NBDSA is an independent
body set up by the News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA), which serves as a representative
of private television news, current affairs, and digital broadcasters.
235. Which company has inked an agreement with Ford to supply ‘Zeremis Green steel’?
[A] JSW Steel
[B] Tata Steel
[C] SAIL
[D] Hindalco Industries
Answer: Tata Steel
Tata Steel has inked an agreement with American carmaker Ford to supply ‘Zeremis Green steel’ from its
Netherlands-based IJmuiden plant. The unit has recently announced to shift to hydrogen-based steel
making. Tata Steel is working to switch to low-carbon technologies to manufacture steel in the UK and
the Netherlands.
236. Which public sector bank has rolled out new digital customer experience initiatives under
‘Project WAVE’?
[A] Canara Bank
[B] Indian Bank
[C] Indian Overseas Bank
[D] Punjab National Bank
Answer: Indian Bank
Public sector lender Indian Bank has rolled out six new digital initiatives under ‘Project WAVE’ for
enhancing customer experience on its digital platform. Indian Bank, along with Universal Sompo General
Insurance will provide online vehicle and health insurance through mobile banking app IndOASIS.
237. Which state recently achieved 100% tap water connections in rural areas under the Jal Jeevan
Mission?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Bihar
[D] Kerala
Answer: Gujarat
The Gujarat government has achieved 100% tap water connections in rural areas under the Jal Jeevan
Mission. The Mission, which was launched by Prime Minister Modi in 2019, targets to make available 55
litres of water per person every day to each rural household through household tap connections by 2024.
Haryana, Goa, Telangana, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Puducherry, Andaman, and Nicobar
Island have already achieved 100 per cent tap water in households.
238. When is the ‘Shaurya Diwas’ celebrated in India?
[A] October 25
[B] October 27
[C] October 29
[D] October 31
Answer: October 27
‘Shaurya Diwas’ is being celebrated in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir on October 27. The day aims to
commemorate the 75th year of air landed operations of Indian Army at Budgam Airport in 1947. Indian
Army also celebrates the Infantry Day on October 27. On October 27, 1947, the Indian Army was inducted
by the Indian Air Force at Budgam Airport to evict Pakistan’s forces from Jammu and Kahmir, after the
‘Instrument of Accession’ was signed.
239. As per the Estimates of horticultural crops for 2021-22, what is the estimate production of
horticultural crops?
[A] 142.33 million tonnes
[B] 242.33 million tonnes
[C] 342.33 million tonnes
[D] 442.33 million tonnes
Answer: 342.33 million tonnes
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India has released the 3rd Advance
Estimates of the area and production of various horticultural crops for 2021-22. According to this
estimate, a record 342.33 million tonnes are estimated to be produced in an area of 28.08 million
hectares. The estimate shows an increase of about 7.73 million tonnes (2.3%) over the year 2020-21.
240. Border Roads Organisation’s (BRO) first Carbon Neutral Habitat has been inaugurated in which
state/UT?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Ladakh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Ladakh
Union Defence Minister dedicated 75 BRO (Border Roads Organisation) infrastructure projects, spread
across six States & two UTs. These 75 projects include 45 bridges, 27 roads, two Helipads and one
Carbon Neutral Habitat. 20 of these projects are in Jammu & Kashmir while 18 each in Ladakh and
Arunachal Pradesh. The Minister also inaugurated the 120-metre-long Class 70 Shyok Setu at an altitude
14,000 feet. The BRO’s first Carbon Neutral Habitat at a height of 19,000 feet for its personnel was also
inaugurated at Hanle village of Ladakh.
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