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Current Aﬀairs MCQs PDF - December, 2022
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1. India-US joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas-2022’ is held in which Indian state?
[A] Goa
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Sikkim
Answer: Uttarakhand
The 18th edition of the India-US joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ is being held in Uttarakhand. The
military exercise is conducted annually between India and the US. As the exercise is held about 100 km
from the Line of Actual Control (LAC), China said it was opposed to the military exercise.
2. As per recent data, what is the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India during 2018-20?
[A] 130 per lakh live births
[B] 101 per lakh live births
[C] 97 per lakh live births
[D] 85 per lakh live births
Answer: 97 per lakh live births
As per the Special Bulletin released by the Registrar General of India, India has witnessed a significant
decline in the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to 97 per lakh live births in 2018-20. The figure was at130
per lakh live births in 2014-16. With this, India accomplished the National Health Policy target for MMR
of less than 100 per lakh live births. The SDG target is 70 per lakh live births by 2030.
3. Which French food product has been recently awarded the UNESCO heritage status?
[A] Croissant
[B] Baguette
[C] Ratatouille
[D] Escargots de Bourgogne
Answer: Baguette
The French baguette has been recently awarded the UNESCO "intangible cultural heritage status". As per
the National Federation of French Bakeries, more than six billion baguettes are baked every year in
France. It is a bread with crusty exterior and soft middle and is an essential part of French life.
4. When is the ‘Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare’ observed?
[A] November 5
[B] November 10
[C] November 15
[D] November 30
Answer: November 30
‘The Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare’ is commemorated on November 30 every
year. This day was adopted by the United Nations to remember the victims of chemical warfare. It aims
to encourage efforts for eliminating the use of chemical weapons and remember those who have
suffered because of such warfare.
5. Which is the first country to gather six of its astronauts in space?
[A] USA
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] Israel
Answer: China
China successfully launched the spacecraft carrying three astronauts to its space station. The three
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astronauts met with their colleagues after docking with the under-construction space station. With this,
China becomes the first country to gather six of its astronauts in space. The Shenzhou-15 spaceship
blasted off atop the Long March-2F Y15 carrier rocket. The space station is expected to be completed
by the end of this year. Once ready, China will be the only country to own a space station.
6. Rht13, which was seen in the news, is a semi-dwarf gene of which crop?
[A] Rice
[B] Wheat
[C] Cotton
[D] Jute
Answer: Wheat
An international team of scientists has discovered a new drought-resilient semi-dwarf wheat gene
named ‘Rht13.’ It can be grown in drier soil conditions. The Reduced height gene seeds can be planted
deeper in the soil, giving access to moisture.
7. Which institution released a report titled ‘Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage Policy
Framework’?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Answer: NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog released a study report, titled ‘Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage Policy Framework and
its Deployment Mechanism in India’. The report explores the importance of Carbon Capture, Utilisation,
and Storage as an emission reduction strategy to achieve deep decarbonisation. The report outlines
broad level policy interventions needed across various sectors for its application.
8. Which country tops the ‘Global minority index’ published by Centre for Policy Analysis (CPA)?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] India
[C] Pakistan
[D] Afghanistan
Answer: India
Patna-based research institute Centre for Policy Analysis (CPA) placed India on top of the ‘Global
minority index’. It is followed by South Korea, Japan, Panama and the US, in the Global Minority Report
listing 110 countries. Maldives, Afghanistan and Somalia are placed at the bottom of the list. The report
was released by former vice president of India M Venkaiah Naidu.
9. Which state recently launched a ‘Graded Response Action Plan’ (GRAP) to combat pollution?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Punjab
Answer: West Bengal
The West Bengal environment department announced a ‘Graded Response Action Plan’ (GRAP) to
combat rising pollution. The action plan includes Periodic mechanised sweeping and water sprinkling to
roads, Ensuring disposal of dust and garbage in designated sites and Stringent enforcement to stop
open burning of garbage among others.
10. The Government e-Marketplace, GeM platform was launched in which year?
[A] 2024
[B] 2016
[C] 2018
[D] 2020
Answer: 2016
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is an online platform for public procurement in India. It was
launched in August 2016 with the objective of creating an open and transparent procurement platform
for government buyers. The online platform has crossed one lakh crore rupees Gross Merchandise
value, so far for the financial year 2022-2023.
11. ‘Mukhyamantri Digital Seva Yojana’ is an initiative of which scheme?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Rajasthan
The Rajasthan government launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Digital Seva Yojana’, under which women heads
of families enrolled in the Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme will receive smart-phones with internet
connectivity for three years. The state has picked Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel in a more than Rs
12,000-crore tender to provide internet access and free smart-phones under the scheme.
12. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) can have a maximum of how many members?
[A] 5
[B] 8
[C] 10
[D] 12
Answer: 10
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is headed by a chairperson and can have a maximum of
10 members. Former Health Secretary Preeti Sudan has been appointed as a member of Union Public
Service Commission (UPSC). She superannuated as the health secretary in July 2020. With the
appointment, there is a vacancy of four members in the Commission.
13. Which state cabinet floated bill to implement 30 per cent horizontal reservation for women in the
state?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Meghalaya
Answer: Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand state government tabled the Uttarakhand Public Service (Horizontal Reservation for
Women) Bill 2022. It seeks to implement the system of 30 per cent horizontal reservation for women in
the state. The government also tabled ‘Uttarakhand Religion Freedom (Amendment) Bill 2022’, to
introduce strict law regarding religious conversions in the state.
14. Which Indian state has named ‘Prasoon Joshi’ as its brand ambassador?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Assam
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Bihar
Answer: Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand government has named Prasoon Joshi as the state’s brand ambassador. He is a native of
Uttarakhand, is a prominent member of the Indian advertising and media industry. Earlier this month, the
state government bestowed the Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman honour for his contributions to art,
literature, culture and advertising. His campaigns on malnutrition, polio eradication, women’s
empowerment, student suicide and Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan have been popular.
15. What is the theme of ‘World AIDS Day’ 2022?
[A] Leaving No one behind
[B] Equalize
[C] Empathize
[D] Inclusion of AIDS survivors
Answer: Equalize
World AIDS Day is observed annually on 1 December, to create awareness among people about the
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), its transmission, diagnostic testing, preventive measures, and
treatment options. The theme of World AIDS Day 2022 is “Equalize”, which aims to focus on the practical
solutions to reduce inequality and put an end to the life- threatening disease.
16. Which is the first state in the country to implement an open-loop ticketing system using National
Common Mobility Card?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Haryana
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: Haryana
Haryana has also become the first state in the country to implement an open-loop ticketing system,
using the National Common Mobility Card. The Indian President launched the scheme, which will help
the roadways in route rationalisation according to the number of passengers and buses. It also aims to
promote the use of open-loop ticketing. The President also launched Nirogi Haryana scheme, under
which 24.75 lakh families would be given free intensive health check-up.
17. Which Indian institution has been recently hit by an alleged ransomware attack?
[A] SEBI
[B] AIIMS
[C] DRDO
[D] UGC
Answer: AIIMS
The servers of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) remains hacked for over a week, after
AIIMS reported a failure in its server. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has joined the
investigation into the alleged ransomware attack, with agencies including the India Computer
Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN), Delhi Police, Intelligence Bureau, Central Bureau of Investigation
(CBI) and Ministry of Home Affairs.
18. What is the gross GST revenue collected in the month of November 2022?
[A] Rs 1.46 lakh crore
[B] Rs 1.26 lakh crore
[C] Rs 1.06 lakh crore
[D] Rs 0.96 lakh crore
Answer: Rs 1.46 lakh crore
The gross GST revenue collected in the month of November 2022 is ₹1,45,867 crore. The revenues for
the month of November are 11% higher than the GST revenues in the same month last year. Out of the
total revenue, CGST is ₹25,681 crore, SGST is ₹32,651 crore, IGST is ₹77,103 crore and Cess is ₹10,433
crore.
19. Who is the Foreign Secretary of India (as of 2022)?
[A] Vinay Mohan Kwatra
[B] Ruchira Kamboj
[C] Taranjit Singh Sandhu
[D] Manjeev Singh Puri
Answer: Vinay Mohan Kwatra
The tenure of Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been extended for 16 months, beyond his date
of superannuation. This is informed Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi. Vinay
Mohan Kwatra assumed charge as the new Foreign Secretary of the country on May 1.
20. After the recent changes in ‘Pre-matric scholarship for minority students’, the scholarship is
available for which classes?
[A] Class 9 and 10
[B] Class 6 to 10
[C] Class 4 to 10
[D] Class 1 to 10
Answer: Class 9 and 10
The government’s pre-matric scholarship to students of minority communities studying in classes 1 to 8
is being discontinued. Students in Classes 9 and 10 will be eligible for this scholarship by the Ministry of
Minority Affairs from 2022-2023. Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, the Government provides
free and compulsory elementary education (classes I to VIII) to each and every child.
21. Which is the fund manager of the Bharat Bond ETF (exchange traded fund)?
[A] SBI Cap
[B] Edelweiss Mutual Fund
[C] Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
[D] Nippon India Mutual Fund
Answer: Edelweiss Mutual Fund
The government has launched the fourth tranche of Bharat Bond ETF, India's first corporate bond
exchange traded fund. Edelweiss Mutual Fund manages the Bharat Bond ETF. The funds will be utilised
for undertaking capital expenditures by central public sector enterprises (CPSEs).
22. Which Union Ministry released guidelines for MSOs (multi-system operators) to transmit local
content?
[A] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[B] Ministry of Communication
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Answer: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
The government asked multi-system operators to apply to register as a company within the next three
months to provide local news and current affairs programmes. The Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting issued guidelines that permit Multi-System Operators (MSOs) to transmit their own
programming service.
23. What is the ‘Merriam-Webster’s word of 2022?
[A] Metaverse
[B] Permacrisis
[C] Homer
[D] Gaslighting
Answer: Gaslighting
‘Gaslighting’ has been announced as Merriam-Webster’s word of the year 2022. Searches for the word
on merriam-webster.com have increased over 1000 per cent in 2022 over the year before. The definition
for gaslighting is the psychological manipulation of a person, which causes the victim to question the
validity of their own thoughts, perception of reality, or memories and typically leads to confusion, loss of
confidence and self-esteem.
24. Which institution released the ‘Global Wage Report 2022-2023’?
[A] UNICEF
[B] ILO
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] World Bank
Answer: ILO
According to a new International Labour Organization (ILO) report titled ‘the Global Wage Report
2022-2023’, the severe inflationary crisis combined with a global slowdown in economic growth are
causing a striking fall in real monthly wages in many countries. The slowdown is driven in part by the
war in Ukraine and the global energy crisis. According to the report, the crisis is reducing the purchasing
power of the middle classes and hitting low-income households.
25. ‘Barak MX’ Air Defence System is associated with which country?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] Israel
[D] Ukraine
Answer: Israel
The Israeli Navy conducted a successful test of a long-range interceptor missile against an advanced
cruise missile. The LRAD missile, part of the Barak MX defense system, is developed by the Israeli
Aerospace Industries and the Defense Ministry’s research and development division. It is similar to
India’s Barak 8.
26. Two entirely new minerals have been found in a meteorite that fell on which country?
[A] Egypt
[B] Somalia
[C] Japan
[D] Indonesia
Answer: Somalia
Two entirely new minerals have been found in a huge meteorite that fell on Somalia. The official names
for the new minerals are elaliite and elkinstantonite. The name ‘elaliite’ marks the fact that the meteorite
was unearthed in the district of El Ali in Somalia, and ‘elkinstantonite’ is named after the NASA expert
Lindy Elkins-Tanton. A third unidentified mineral, is being analysed by the University of Alberta
researchers.
27. Researchers from which institution have developed a energy-efficient computing platform to
build next-generation electronic devices?
[A] IIT Madras
[B] IIT Delhi
[C] Indian Institute of Science
[D] IIT Bombay
Answer: Indian Institute of Science
Researchers at the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE), IISc, have developed a highly
energy-efficient computing platform that offers promise in building next-generation electronic devices.
Instead of using complementary metal-oxide semiconductors (CMOS), the team used components called
‘Memristors’ that can both store data and perform computation.
28. Which Indian state hosts the Silchar-Sylhet Festival?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Odisha
Answer: Assam
Assam’s Silchar town is hosting the two-day Silchar-Sylhet Festival, to celebrate the linguistic and
cultural ties between the Barak Valley region of Assam and the Sylhet segment of Bangladesh. The
Festival also coincides with the 75th year of India’s independence and the 50th anniversary of the
liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistan.
29. What is the new deadline for third party apps to comply with UPI Market share guidelines?
[A] 2024
[B] 2025
[C] 2027
[D] 2030
Answer: 2024
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has extended the deadline for third party apps to
comply with UPI Market share guidelines by 2 years. The earlier deadline to meet the market cap norms
was December 31, 2022. With this, UPI payments market leaders, PhonePe and Google Pay have to meet
the market cap deadline of 30% to December 31, 2024.
30. Which public sector bank has raised Rs 10000 crore through its maiden Infrastructure Bond
Issue?
[A] Canara Bank
[B] State Bank of India
[C] Punjab National Bank
[D] Bank of Baroda
Answer: State Bank of India
The State Bank of India raised ₹10,000 crore through its maiden infrastructure bond issuance at a
coupon rate of 7.51 per cent. The tenor for the bond is set at 10 years and this is the largest single infra
bond sale by any domestic lender. The proceeds of the bond will be utilised to enhance long- term
resources for funding infrastructure and affordable housing segment.
31. Which country extended USD 3 billion deposit term to Pakistan?
[A] China
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] Australia
[D] USA
Answer: Saudi Arabia
Pakistan’s central bank said that Saudi Arabia has extended its term for a USD 3 billion deposit to
support the foreign reserves of Pakistan. Saudi Arabia agreed in October 2021 to revive its financial
support to Pakistan, including about USD 3 billion in safe deposits and USD 1.2 billion worth of oil
supplies on deferred payments. Pakistan requested to help improve its foreign exchange reserves.
32. Which country has added key anti-Pakistani militant group and its al-Qaida branch to its list of
‘global terrorists’?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] Russia
[D] Australia
Answer: USA
The United States has added a key anti-Pakistani militant group and its al-Qaida branch to its list of
‘global terrorists’. As per the State Department, both groups operate from Afghanistan, but they have
hideouts in Pakistan's former tribal regions.
33. Which country has recently enacted a new penal code, which has triggered protests across the
country?
[A] China
[B] Cuba
[C] New Zealand
[D] Brazil
Answer: Cuba
Cuba enacted a new penal code, which is a modified version of the country's 1987 regulations. Several
activists and human rights organisations warned that it could further limit free expression and trigger
protests. The code increases the minimum penalties and prison sentences on things like public disorder,
resistance and insulting national symbols. It also establishes criminal categories for digital offenses
and its penalty as two years in prison.
34. Which is the first state to issue ‘Soulbound (NFT) Tokens’ to its outstanding department
members?
[A] Telangana
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] New Delhi
Answer: Tamil Nadu
The Idol Wing of Tamil Nadu Police Department issued ‘Soulbound Tokens’ to its outstanding team
members. This is the first-of-its-kind initiative by a government department in India. The Tamil Nadu
Police partnered with GuardianLink, a non-fungible token (NFT) start-up for this move. Soulbound Token,
a variant of Non-fungible tokens, is a unique blockchain asset that cannot be bought, sold, or moved to
another blockchain wallet.
35. Which organisation revealed that over 100 million people were forcibly displaced in 2022?
[A] UNHCR
[B] UNDP
[C] UNICEF
[D] World Economic Forum
Answer: UNDP
According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), more than 100 million people were
forcibly displaced in 2022, most of them within their own countries, for the first time ever. The report is
titled ‘Turning the tide on internal displacement: A development approach to solutions’. This was the
highest global figure and more than twice the number recorded 10 years ago, as per the analysis by
UNDP and the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre.
36. Which company has developed a new dialogue-based chatbot named ‘ChatGPT’?
[A] Google
[B] Microsoft
[C] OpenAI
[D] Meta
Answer: OpenAI
A new dialogue-based chatbot, ChatGPT has been developed by OpenAI, an artificial intelligence
research and development company. The chatbot can interact in a ‘conversational way’, answer follow-
up questions, admit its mistakes, challenge incorrect premise and also reject requests that it finds
inappropriate. ChatGPT is based on the company's GPT-3.5 technology model, which uses deep learning
to make human-like conversations.
37. Kanger Valley National Park, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Punjab
[B] West Bengal
[C] Telangana
[D] Chhattisgarh
Answer: Chhattisgarh
The Kanger Valley National Park is located in Chhattisgarh. It is also home to a population of
Chhattisgarh’s state bird, the hill myna. Bird watchers and forest department officials recently counted
200 types of birds in Chhattisgarh’s first-ever inter-state bird survey conducted in the Kanger Valley
National Park.
38. Which institution released the ‘Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities’?
[A] UNICEF
[B] WHO
[C] FAO
[D] World Bank
Answer: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) released the ‘Global report on health equity for persons with
disabilities’. As per the report, many people with disabilities have the risk of premature death, even up to
20 years earlier than others, due to systemic and pervasive health disparities. The report recommends
40 steps for governments to implement in the health sector.
39. Which city is the host of the First G-20 Sherpa meeting held in India?
[A] Udaipur
[B] Jodhpur
[C] Varanasi
[D] Gandhi Nagar
Answer: Udaipur
The Sherpa Meeting of India’s G20 Presidency is being organised in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan. It is
being attended by international Sherpas, their delegations, and heads of invited International
Organizations (IOs) from G20 Members, 9 Guest countries among others. Discussions of the 1st Sherpa
Meeting were initiated by India’s G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant.
40. Which country launched its latest nuclear stealth bomber named ‘B-21’?
[A] Israel
[B] Russia
[C] USA
[D] Ukraine
Answer: USA
The US Air Force has unveiled its latest nuclear stealth bomber named ‘B-21’, which will gradually
replace aircraft first flown in the Cold War. The country’s first new bomber in 30 years could cost about
USD 700m each and can carry nuclear and conventional weapons.
41. Which is the only authorised institution for sale and encashment of electoral bonds in India?
[A] State Bank of India
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] Reserve Bank of India
[D] Securities Exchange Board of India
Answer: State Bank of India
The Government authorised sale and encashment of electoral bonds through 29 branches of State Bank
of India (SBI) across the country. The electoral bonds can be purchased by a person who is a citizen of
India or incorporated or established in India. A person (individual) can buy electoral bonds, either singly
or jointly with other individuals.
42. Which state increased the monthly aid for Persons with disabilities from ₹1,000 to ₹1,500?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Odisha
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Government has raised the monthly pension amount of differently-abled persons from Rs.
1000 to Rs. 1500 from January 2023. An expert committee has been formed by the state to identify
vacancies in all the departments where differently abled can be employed.
43. Which state recently got over ₹10.5 lakh cr investment proposals during its state-organised
conclave?
[A] Telangana
[B] Odisha
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Odisha
Odisha received over ₹10.5 lakh cr investment proposals during Make in Odisha (MIO Conclave 2022).
During the three-day (MIO Conclave 2022), the state received an overall investment proposal worth ₹10.5
lakh crores. UK-based Sram and Mram Group announced Rs 2-lakh crore investment for a semiconductor
unit in Odisha at the ‘Make in Odisha Conclave’.
44. Unnati Hooda, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?
[A] Tennis
[B] Squash
[C] Badminton
[D] Hockey
Answer: Badminton
Unnati Hooda becomes first Indian to enter U-17 women’s singles final in Asia Junior Badminton
Championships. She clinched the silver medal in the Championships held in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Men’s
doubles pair of Arsh Mohammad and Sanskar Saraswat and U-15 men’s singles shuttler Anish Thoppani
also won silver medals.
45. Which state launched the ‘One District One Sport’ scheme?
[A] Odisha
[B] Gujarat
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched One District One Sport (ODOS) on the lines of
the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme of the government. The aim of the scheme includes
promoting sports culture, keeping the younger generation healthy and providing a platform for
sportspersons to nurture their talents. Under ODOS, one sport will be identified in each of the 75 districts
of Uttar Pradesh.
46. Which Union Ministry organised the Swar Dharohar festival?
[A] Ministry of Culture
[B] Ministry of Tourism
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture, Government of India in collaboration with Swar Dharohar Foundation inaugurated
“Swar Dharohar Festival” under Kalanjali. It is a Music, Art and Literature Festival which was organised
to showcase the iconic art and culture of India and, the rich literary Art and Heritage of Indian States.
47. Which Union Ministry organised ‘Daakroom letter writing carnival’ in association with
Department of Post?
[A] Ministry of Communication
[B] Ministry of Culture
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Women and Child Development
Answer: Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture in association with Department of Post launched ‘Daakroom’, the famous letter
writing carnival. The event was organised under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, at Raj Ghat, New
Delhi. The event is supported by India Post, Ministry of Culture and Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti,
with the aim of reviving the art of letter writing in India.
48. Which disease is caused when a person is infected by ‘flavivirus’ and transmitted by Culex
mosquitoes?
[A] Dengue
[B] Japanese Encephalitis
[C] Malaria
[D] Chikungunya
Answer: Japanese Encephalitis
Japanese Encephalitis is caused when a person is infected by flavivirus. The disease is transmitted from
one person to another by Culex mosquitoes. To prevent the rise of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) cases
among children, the Karnataka government announced a program to vaccinate around 48 lakh children
of age between 1-15 years.
49. Which city is the host of ‘Technotex 2023’, India's premier show on Technical Textiles?
[A] Gandhi Nagar
[B] Guwahati
[C] Mumbai
[D] Pune
Answer: Mumbai
‘Technotex 2023’, India's premier show on Technical Textiles will be held in Mumbai. The event is being
organized by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India in collaboration with Federation of Indian
Chambers of Commerce Industry, under National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM). This is the largest
event of technical textile industry in India, which will be attended by top CEOs, manufacturers, industry
peers, purchase managers and suppliers from India and around the globe.
50. Chaityabhoomi is the resting place of which leader?
[A] Dr B R Ambedkar
[B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Rabindranath Tagore
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: Dr B R Ambedkar
Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar’s 67th Mahaparinirvan Diwas is observed on December 6. Lakhs of
followers from all over the country gathered at Chaityabhoomi in Dadar in Mumbai to pay tribute to the
great leader. Chaitya Bhoomi is a Buddhist chaitya and the cremation place of B. R. Ambedkar, the 20th-
century Indian intellectual and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
51. Who approves the introduction of new design for President's Standard and Colour and naval
crest for Indian Navy?
[A] Naval Chief of India
[B] President of India
[C] Supreme Court of India
[D] Prime Minister of India
Answer: President of India
The Indian President approves new design of ‘President’s Standard and Colour’ and Indian Navy Crest.
These were unveiled in Visakhapatnam on the occasion of the Navy Day. The previous design of the
President's Standard and Colour for the Indian Navy was instituted on September 2017. The new design
is based the new Naval Ensign which was adopted on September 2.
52. Which institution has announced to hold a hackathon, for innovative ideas, for the first time in
2022?
[A] Election Commission of India
[B] Supreme Court of India
[C] Central Bureau of Investigation
[D] Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
Answer: Supreme Court of India
The Chief Justice of India, Justice Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud has directed to organise a Hackathon
event in the Supreme Court, for the first time in the history. It is an initiative to identify innovative ideas
for refining process of ‘filing to listing’ of cases. The event will be organised under the supervision and
guidance of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Supreme Court Judge.
53. What is the GDP forecast for 2022-23 for India, as per the World Bank India Development
Update?
[A] 8.1 %
[B] 7.5 %
[C] 7.2 %
[D] 6.9 %
Answer: 6.9 %
World Bank raised its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for India during the current
financial year (FY23) to 6.9 per cent from 6.5 per cent. As per the India Development Update, the World
Bank cited the economy’s resilience to external headwinds, and a strong out-turn in the second quarter
of the current financial year. The report forecasts that the economy will grow at a slightly lower rate of
6.6 per cent in fiscal FY24 from the earlier projected 7 per cent.
54. Which cyclone recently formed over Bay of Bengal, crossing the coasts of southern states
[A] Mandous
[B] Asani
[C] Sitrang
[D] Mocha
Answer: Mandous
Cyclone Mandous lies over southwest Bay of Bengal, about 620 km southeast of Chennai. The storm is
likely to cross the coasts of north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh between Puducherry and
Sriharikota. Under its influence, rainfall is expected over parts of coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and
Andhra Pradesh for two days. Red alert has already been issued for Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
and Puducherry.
55. Which country is the host of the ‘12th World Hindi Conference’?
[A] Italy
[B] Germany
[C] UK
[D] Fiji
Answer: Fiji
The ‘12th World Hindi Conference’ is being organized by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration
with the Government of Fiji in February 2023 in Fiji. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the
main theme of the Conference is "Hindi: From Traditional Knowledge to Artificial Intelligence”. Eleven
World Hindi Conferences have been organized in various countries, so far.
56. The Central Government has allowed foreign funds to invest over 51 % in which bank?
[A] Yes Bank
[B] IDBI Bank
[C] ICICI Bank
[D] Axis Bank
Answer: IDBI Bank
According to a recent clarification, the Central Government will allow a consortium of foreign funds and
investment companies to own over 51% in IDBI Bank Ltd. As per the current Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
rules, foreign ownership is restricted in new private banks. At present, the government and the Life
Insurance Corporation of India hold 94.71% in IDBI Bank and are looking to sell 60.72%.
57. As per a recent report by PayNearby, UPI transactions rose by how much percent in semi-urban
and urban sectors?
[A] 650 percent
[B] 250 per cent
[C] 100 percent
[D] 50 per cent
Answer: 650 percent
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) saw a huge rise of 650 percent in value at the semi-urban and rural
stores in India, according to a report by fin-tech company PayNearby. According to the report, the
demand for micro-ATMs and mPOS devices increased by 25 percent. There was sharp growth of over
200 percent in the cash collection business with a monthly average of Rs 1400 crores.
58. Which technology company launched its new anti-misinformation project in India?
[A] Meta
[B] Google
[C] Microsoft
[D] Twitter
Answer: Google
Google’s Jigsaw subsidiary is launching a new anti-misinformation project in India. The project is aimed
to prevent misleading information that has been blamed for inciting violence. The initiative will use
prebunking videos, which have been designed to counter false claims before they are circulated on the
company’s YouTube platform and other social media sites. In India, the project is released in multiple
local languages including Bengali, Hindi and Marathi.
59. Which Asian country passed a new law to criminalise adultery?
[A] Pakistan
[B] Thailand
[C] Indonesia
[D] Bangladesh
Answer: Indonesia
Indonesian lawmakers unanimously passed a sweeping new criminal code that criminalizes sex outside
marriage. The new code, which also applies to foreign residents and tourists, bans cohabitation before
marriage, apostasy, and provides punishments for insulting the president or expressing views counter to
the national ideology.
60. Which institution released a consultation paper about Calling Name Presentation (CNAP)?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Telecom regulatory authority of India
[C] Department of Post
[D] National Intelligence Agency
Answer: Telecom regulatory authority of India
India’s telecom regulatory authority recently floated a consultation paper about Calling Name
Presentation (CNAP). It seeks to help telephone subscribers identify and make informed choices about
incoming calls from tele-marketers and others. The feature would provide the called individual with
information about the calling.
61. Female umpires will officiate in which men’s cricket tournament, for the first time in India?
[A] Ranji Trophy
[B] Duleep Trophy
[C] Vijay Hazare Trophy
[D] Deodhar Trophy
Answer: Ranji Trophy
Three Female umpires will officiate in Ranji Trophy this season, for the first time in Indian cricket
history. Vrinda Rathi, Janani Narayan and Gayathri Venugopalan will officiate in the Ranji Trophy. It will
be the first for Indian cricket when female umpires are asked to officiate in the men’s cricket matches.
One of the umpires Gayathri has served as a fourth umpire in Ranji Trophy in the past.
62. Aditya Mittal, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Chess
[C] Badminton
[D] Hockey
Answer: Chess
Sixteen-year-old Aditya Mittal has recently become India’s 77th chess Grandmaster. The Mumbai-based
player crossed 2,500 ELO points mark during the sixth round of the ongoing Ellobregat Open tournament
in Spain. Mittal is also the fifth Indian to achieve the GM title in 2022 after Bharath Subramaniyam, Rahul
Srivatshav, V Pranav and Pranav Anand.
63. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
[A] President
[B] Vice-President
[C] Prime Minister
[D] Former Lok Sabha speaker
Answer: Vice-President
Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The winter session of the
Parliament commenced as the Vice president Jagdeep Dhankar officiated as the chair of Rajya Sabha,
for the first time. The Centre's agenda for the winter session of Parliament includes introduction of 16
new bills.
64. How many Indians feature in the Forbes Asia’s Heroes of Philanthropy list?
[A] None
[B] Two
[C] Three
[D] Five
Answer: Three
Three Indian billionaires Gautam Adani, Shiv Nadar, and Ashok Soota find place in Forbes Asia’s Heroes
of Philanthropy list. Business tycoon Gautam Adani, HCL Technologies's Shiv Nadar, and Happiest
Minds Technologies' Ashok Soota are the three Indians in the 16th edition of the list. The list highlights
individual altruists in the Asia-Pacific region who are donating from their own fortunes, and giving
personal time and attention to their select causes.
65. Which institution released the 'Global status of black soils' Report?
[A] UNEP
[B] FAO
[C] UNFCCC
[D] UNHCR
Answer: FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released the 'Global status of black soils' Report on the
occasion of World Soil Day, December 5, 2022. As per the report, Black soils, which feed the global
population, are under threat, with most losing at least half of their soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks. As
per the FAO, the reasons are Land-use change, unsustainable management practices and excessive use
of agrochemicals.
66. Which city is the host of opening ceremony for the International Year of Millets 2023 (IYM2023)?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Rome
[C] Paris
[D] Colombo
Answer: Rome
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations organized an opening ceremony for
the International Year of Millets 2023 (IYM2023) in Rome, Italy. An Indian delegation led by Sushri
Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and other senior officials were
present at the opening ceremony. Raising awareness to create ‘Millet Mindfulness’ is an important part
of this movement.
67. Which institution released the 'State of Finance for Nature 2022 ' Report?
[A] UNEP
[B] UNFCCC
[C] FAO
[D] NITI Aayog
Answer: UNEP
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Economics of Land Degradation (ELD) Initiative jointly
released 'State of Finance for Nature 2022 ' Report. It shows that current finance flows to nature-based
solutions (NbS) are at USD 154 billion per year, which is less than half of the USD 384 billion per year
needed by 2025.
68. Which institution released the report titled ‘Climate Investment Opportunities in India's Cooling
Sector’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] World Bank
[C] World Economic Forum
[D] International Monetary Fund
Answer: World Bank
The World Bank recently released a report titled ‘Climate Investment Opportunities in India's Cooling
Sector’. The report was released during the two-day ‘India Climate and Development Partners' Meet’
being organised by World Bank in partnership with the Kerala government. As per the report, the country
is experiencing higher temperatures that arrive earlier and stay far longer. India could become one of the
first places in the world to experience heat waves that break the human survivability limit.
69. Which country has recorded deaths of children by the bacterial infection ‘Strep A’?
[A] India
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Germany
[D] Bangladesh
Answer: United Kingdom
At least six children have died of a common bacterial infection, Strep A, in the United Kingdom. When
the bacteria enter the bloodstream, the infection can get severe and it is called invasive Group A Strep
(iGAS). The symptoms of Strep A include fever, skin rashes and a sore easily treated with antibiotics. As
many as 851 cases of Strep A were reported in a week of November, compared to an average of 186 for
the same time in preceding years
70. Which institution released the report titled ‘Preventing injuries and violence: an overview’?
[A] UNICEF
[B] WHO
[C] UNESCO
[D] UN Women
Answer: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a new report titled ‘Preventing injuries and violence: an
overview’. The report says that injuries and violence cause about 12, 000 deaths around the world each
day. It also highlighted the need for scaling up efforts for prevention of injury related deaths, which
account for 1 in 12 deaths worldwide. Road traffic injuries, homicide and suicide were listed among the
top 5 causes of death among people aged 5-29 years.
71. Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Kerala
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Maharashtra
Supreme Court exempted Maharashtra’s Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS) from its earlier order
mandating the creation of a 1 km eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) around all protected areas in India. It also
stated that practical difficulties and ground realities will have to be taken into account before having a
uniform order for creating ESZs as mandated. The Sanctuary is located in the suburbs of Mumbai.
72. Power Ministry launched a plan to develop power transmission system for integration of 500 GW
of green energy by which year?
[A] 2024
[B] 2027
[C] 2030
[D] 2040
Answer: 2030
Centre has launched a plan to develop the power transmission system for integration of 500 GW of
green energy by 2030. The union ministry of power constituted a high-level committee under chairperson
of Central Electricity Authority with representatives from SECI, Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd,
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, among others for planning the transmission system required for
having 500 GW of non-fossil fuel based installed capacity by 2030.
73. Who has been appointed as the chair of B20 India, to lead the business agenda during India’s
G20 presidency?
[A] Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
[B] N Chandrasekaran
[C] Uday Kotak
[D] Ratan Tata
Answer: N Chandrasekaran
Chairperson of the Tata Group, N Chandrasekaran was appointed the chair of B20 India, to lead the
business agenda during India’s G20 presidency. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is appointed
as the B20 India Secretariat by the Centre to lead the B20 India process.
74. Stop TB Partnership is a United Nations-hosted entity based in which country?
[A] USA
[B] Switzerland
[C] Germany
[D] France
Answer: Switzerland
Stop TB Partnership is a United Nations-hosted entity based in Geneva, Switzerland, that has a goal to
end the disease by 2030. As per the ‘Tuberculosis Research Funding Trends, 2005–2021’ report, for the
first time in history, funding for tuberculosis (TB) research and development (R&D) hit a billion dollars
worldwide in 2021.
75. The Embassy of which country organised ‘SHE STEM event’ in partnership with the Atal
Innovation Mission?
[A] Australia
[B] Sweden
[C] USA
[D] New Zealand
Answer: Sweden
As part of the Sweden India Nobel Memorial Week, SHE STEM, the annual event is organised by the
Embassy of Sweden in India in partnership with the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and the German
Centre of Innovation and Research. The event aims to celebrate women in the fields of science,
technology, engineering, mathematics, and sustainability.
76. Dina Boluarte was recently selected as the first female President of which country?
[A] France
[B] Peru
[C] Brazil
[D] Australia
Answer: Peru
Dina Boluarte was appointed as Peru’s first female president amid a political crisis when her
predecessor and former boss Pedro Castillo was ousted in an impeachment trial. Peru's leftist president
Pedro Castillo was ousted by lawmakers and detained by police after he tried to illegally shut down
Congress.
77. Which Union Ministry is set to launch India's first-ever surety bonds insurance product to boost
infrastructure?
[A] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Communication
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) will launch India's first-ever surety bonds
insurance product to boost liquidity in the infrastructure sector, as per Union minister Nitin Gadkari. The
surety bonds will help in boosting the liquidity in the infrastructure sector by providing relief to the
contractors’ working capital stuck in bank guarantees.
78. Which institution has approved USD 780 million loan to expand Chennai metro rail network?
[A] World Bank
[B] ADB
[C] IMF
[D] AIIB
Answer: ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved financing of USD 780 million to build new lines for
Chennai’s metro rail and improve the network’s connectivity with bus and feeder services. The project
will construct 10.1 km of an elevated section, nine metro stations, 10 km of the underground section
among others. The stations will be disaster- and climate-resilient and responsive to the needs of the
elderly, women, children, and the differently abled.
79. The government permitted complete Work From Home (WFH) options to the employees of which
entities?
[A] Navratna PSUs
[B] Special Economic Zones
[C] NASSCOM
[D] State-run IT firms
Answer: Special Economic Zones
The government permitted complete Work From Home (WFH) options to the employees of IT units in
special economic zones. The government has amended Special Economic Zones (SEZ) rules and
permitted IT/ITeS units in SEZ, subject to certain conditions. The notification increases the duration of
WFH, which could be extended up to 50% of the total employees.
80. Which institution proposed long-term motor insurance policies?
[A] PFRDA
[B] IRDAI
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Supreme Court
Answer: IRDAI
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has proposed allowing all general
insurers to offer long-term motor insurance policies. The proposal seeks to provide a wider choice to
policyholders. The regulator proposed a three-year policy in respect of private cars co-terminus with
motor third party liability cover and a five-year policy in respect of two-wheelers.
81. Which country supported the passage of bill that eliminates per country quota on green cards?
[A] Australia
[B] United Kingdom
[C] USA
[D] Germany
Answer: USA
The USA’s White House has supported Congress to pass a legislation that seeks to eliminate the per
country quota on green cards. This seeks to allow U.S. employers to focus on hiring people based on
merit, not their birthplace. The bill if passed would benefit several hundreds of thousands of immigrants
specially Indian-Americans. A Green Card, or a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued to
immigrants to the U.S. as evidence of grant of privilege of residing permanently.
82. Which organisation ruled that search engines must delete search results about people if they can
prove that the information is clearly wrong?
[A] European Court of Justice
[B] International Court of Justice
[C] African court on human and peoples’ rights
[D] Supreme Court of India
Answer: European Court of Justice
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that search engines must dereference information if the
person making the request can demonstrate that the material is inaccurate. People in Europe have the
right to ask Google and other search engines to delete links to outdated or embarrassing information,
even if it is true, under a principle known as the right to be forgotten.
83. Anish Thoppani, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?
[A] Hockey
[B] Cricket
[C] Badminton
[D] Squash
Answer: Badminton
Indian shuttler Anish Thoppani clinches silver medal in U-15 category at Badminton Asia Junior
Championships, in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Anish lost the men's singles final against Chinese Taipei's
Chung-Hsiang Yih to settle for silver. India’s under-17 men’s duo Arsh Mohammad and Sanskar Sraswat
secured a silver medal.
84. Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, which was seen in the news, is located in
which state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: West Bengal
India’s largest botanical garden, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden in Howrah, West
Bengal, is under threat due to severe land erosion by Ganga River. During a recent site visit, experts
warned that parts of the fencing and inner plantation may get washed away by the swelling river. The
garden is under the jurisdiction of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI).
85. Which city corporation launched the World Bank’s flagship Gender Toolkit?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Kolkata
[C] Chennai
[D] New Delhi
Answer: Chennai
A Gender Toolkit based on ‘Enabling gender responsive urban mobility and public spaces’ was launched
by Greater Chennai Corporation. The toolkit was launched at a session conducted by the World Bank and
the Chennai Urban Metropolitan Transport Authority. It aims to highlight the gender issues surrounding
mobility and city design.
86. When is the ‘International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide’ observed?
[A] December 9
[B] December 10
[C] December 12
[D] December 15
Answer: December 9
The International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the
Prevention of this Crime is observed on December 9. In September 2015, the United Nations General
Assembly established 9 December as the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the
Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.
87. The New and Renewable Energy Ministry extended the rooftop solar programme till which year?
[A] 2024
[B] 2025
[C] 2026
[D] 2027
Answer: 2026
The Union Ministry of new and renewable energy extended the rooftop solar programme till March 31,
2026. With this, subsidy under the programme will be available until the target for the scheme is
achieved. All residential consumers are advised not to pay any additional charges to any vendor on
account of fee for application on the National Portal or any additional charges for net-metering or
testing.
88. Which city is the host of the ‘G20 Development Working Group (DWG) meeting’?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Varanasi
[C] Ahmedabad
[D] Chennai
Answer: Mumbai
The 4-day meeting of G20 Development Working Group (DWG) is set to begin in Mumbai under India’s
Presidency. The Development Working Group meeting aims to discuss developmental issues in
Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries and Island Countries.
89. What is the theme of the ‘World Soil Day 2022’?
[A] Soils: Where food begins
[B] Soils: Where life begins
[C] Soils: Where earth begins
[D] Soils: Where all begins
Answer: Soils: Where food begins
‘World Soil Day’ is being observed annually on 5 December to focus on the importance of healthy soil
and to advocate for sustainable management of soil resources. The theme of this year's World Soil Day
is 'Soils: Where food begins'. An international day to celebrate soil was recommended by the
International Union of Soil Sciences in 2002. The Food and Agriculture Organisation FAO Conference
endorsed World Soil Day in June 2013.
90. ‘Blue subscriber service’ is a premium service of which social media aompany?
[A] Facebook
[B] Twitter
[C] Whatsapp
[D] Instagram
Answer: Twitter
Major social media company Twitter said it would let users buy subscriptions to Twitter Blue to get a
blue checkmark and access special features. Twitter is attempting to launch its premium service, a
month after a previous attempt failed. The blue checkmark was originally given to companies,
celebrities, government entities and journalists verified by the platform.
91. What is Americium, which was seen in the news, related to energy?
[A] Nuclear waste
[B] Solar Panel
[C] Space shuttle
[D] Thermal waste
Answer: Nuclear waste
Scientists working with the European Space Agency (ESA) are developing batteries made of a nuclear
waste called Americium, to power space missions The space agency expects that the technology will be
developed by the end of the decade to operate space missions in the dark side of the Moon or areas far-
off from the Solar System where solar power is limited.
92. As per the Union MSME Ministry, how many jobs were created by Startups in India so far?
[A] 8.4 lakh
[B] 6.2 lakh
[C] 5.2 lakh
[D] 4.4 lakh
Answer: 8.4 lakh
Union MSME Minister Narayan Rane stated in a written reply in the Lok Sabha that more than 8,40,000
jobs created by Startups in country. These jobs have been generated by 84 thousand government
recognized start-ups. The start-ups are spread in 640 districts with 45 percent of them being from tier-2
and tier-3 cities. Over 100 Indian start-ups have achieved the status of Unicorn.
93. Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud, who were seen in the news, plays which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Football
[C] Badminton
[D] Shooting
Answer: Football
France football team entered the semifinals of the World Cup by beating England 2-1. Olivier Giroud
scored in the 78th minute which helped Franc win the game. France is also on course to become the
first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups. Kylian Mbappé is a 23 year old football
player of the France team.
94. Which country is the top oil supplier of India in November?
[A] Iraq
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] Russia
[D] Malaysia
Answer: Russia
Russia has remained India's top oil supplier in November for the second month in a row, surpassing
traditional sellers Iraq and Saudi Arabia, According to Vortexa, an energy intelligence firm, Russia
supplied 9,09,403 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil to India in November. India imported 8,61,461 bpd of
oil from Iraq in November and 5,70,922 bpd from Saudi Arabia.
95. Which institution developed an 'Ocean Wave Energy Converter' that can generate electricity
from sea waves?
[A] IIT Madras
[B] IIT Bombay
[C] IIT Delhi
[D] NIT Warangal
Answer: IIT Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Researchers have developed an 'Ocean Wave Energy
Converter' that can generate electricity from sea waves. The Device was deployed at a location about 6
KM off the coast of Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. The device targets generating 1MW of power from ocean
waves in the next three years.
96. When is the UNICEF Day observed every year?
[A] December 10
[B] December 11
[C] December 14
[D] December 15
Answer: December 11
Every year UNICEF Day is celebrated on December 11. UNICEF was originally called the United Nations
International Children's Emergency Fund and now officially called as United Nations Children's Fund.
After World War II, the United Nations formed the International Children's Emergency Fund to provide
with humanitarian aid for the well-being of the children whose future was at risk. It also defends
children's rights and helps them fulfil their potential.
97. Hakuto-R lander is the first-ever moon Mission of which country?
[A] South Korea
[B] Japan
[C] Singapore
[D] UAE
Answer: Japan
A Japanese start-up ispace Inc launched the country’s first-ever Moon mission with the help of SpaceX.
A Japanese lunar lander carrying two rovers and payload lifted off via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. It also
became the first commercial spacecraft to land on the moon. The launch of Hakuto-R lander was
originally scheduled for late November 2022.
98. ‘Artemis’ is the Lunar Mission launched by which country?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] USA
[D] UAE
Answer: USA
After completing the Artemis-1 mission, NASA’s Orion capsule splashed down safely in the Pacific
Ocean. It was the first test flight of a new spaceship meant to carry people back to the Moon. Orion’s
next trip will be a loop around the Moon with astronauts on board, named ‘Artemis II’. It is scheduled
around 2024.
99. Viktor Axelsen, who claimed his eighth title in 2022 at the World Tour Finals, is from which
country?
[A] USA
[B] Denmark
[C] Sweden
[D] Italy
Answer: Denmark
The 28 year old Denmark badminton player Viktor Axelsen claimed his eighth title in 2022 at the World
Tour Finals. He is the 2017 and 2022 World champion and the 2020 Olympic champion. Reigning world
champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan defeated Tai Tzu Ying to claim the women’s singles crown. With
that, Yamaguchi became the first women’s singles player since Ye Zhaoying in 1997 to claim the All
England Open, World Championships and end-of-season finals all in the same year.
100. When is the ‘International Day of Neutrality’ observed?
[A] December 1
[B] December 5
[C] December 12
[D] December 22
Answer: December 12
The International Day of Neutrality is commemorated on December 12. The day was adopted by the
United Nations General Assembly in 2017, to focus on advocating and campaigning for intra-state
peaceful relations. The United Nations focuses on Preventive diplomacy, which is the diplomatic action
taken to prevent disputes from escalating into conflicts, as well as limiting the spread of conflicts; as
well as mediating in inter and intra-state conflicts at all stages, and peacekeeping.
101. What is the short code of the 24x7 Multi-Lingual Tourist Info-Helpline set up by the Ministry of
Tourism?
[A] 1091
[B] 1098
[C] 1363
[D] 1585
Answer: 1363
The Ministry of Tourism has set up a 24x7 Multi-Lingual Tourist Info-Helpline on the toll free number
1800111363 or on a short code 1363. The helpline has been set up in 12 Languages including 10
international languages (German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese,
Korean, and Arabic), Hindi and English for domestic and foreign tourists to provide information relating
to Travel in India and guidance to tourists in distress while travelling in India.
102. ‘Build the world we want: A healthy future for all’ is the theme of which International Day
observe on December 12?
[A] International Universal Health Coverage Day
[B] International Health and Family welfare Day
[C] International Health Insurance Day
[D] International Women Development Day
Answer: International Universal Health Coverage Day
International Universal Health Coverage Day is observed on 12 December every year. This year’s theme
is ‘Build the world we want: A healthy future for all’. Each year, Universal Health Coverage Day calls on
leaders to make smarter investments and accelerate efforts towards achieving the target of ‘Health for
All’.
103. ‘Dare to Dream Contest’ is an initiative related to which field?
[A] MSME
[B] Agriculture
[C] Defence
[D] Science and Technology
Answer: Defence
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been conducting Dare to Dream Contest
every year since 2019. It aims to bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, individuals above 18 years
and start-ups for innovative ideas in the field of Defence and Aerospace. A total of 5,637 applications
have been received under three Dare to Dream Contests in last three years.
104. India’s sixth Vande Bharat train was inaugurated between Nagpur and which city?
[A] Raipur
[B] Bhopal
[C] Bilaspur
[D] Bengaluru
Answer: Bilaspur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's sixth Vande Bharat Express between Bilaspur
(Chattisgarh)-Nagpur (Maharashtra) route. It will be operated by the Southeast Central Railways (SECR).
The Vande Bharat Express can run up to a maximum speed of 160 kmph and has travel classes with
better passenger amenities. The Prime Minister also launched phase-I of the Nagpur Metro.
105. Who has been selected as the first woman president of Indian Olympic Association (IOA)?
[A] Mary Kom
[B] P T Usha
[C] Anju Bobby George
[D] Karnam Malleswari
Answer: P T Usha
Legendary athlete PT Usha was elected as the first woman president of Indian Olympic Association
(IOA). She is a multiple Asian Games gold medalist and fourth place finisher in the 1984 Los Angeles
Olympics 400m hurdles final. The 58-year-old athlete was declared elected unopposed for the top post
in the polls. The elections were held under the supervision of Supreme Court-appointed retired SC judge
L Nageswara Rao. She became the first Olympian and first international medallist to head the IOA in its
95 year history.
106. National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL) signed MoU with which state to
develop infrastructure opportunities?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kolkata
[D] Jharkhand
Answer: Tamil Nadu
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL) signed MoU with Tamil Nadu
Infrastructure Development Board (TNIDB). The MoU seeks to help attract commercial capital into
infrastructure opportunities in the state. Seven projects are identified across departments which have
the potential to attract private investments of approximately Rs. 5,000 to 6,000 crores.
107. What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based retail inflation for November in India?
[A] 5.22 %
[B] 5.88 %
[C] 6.22 %
[D] 8.88 %
Answer: 5.88 %
India's retail inflation, which is measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), eased to 11-month low of
5.88% on an annual basis in November. The inflation was 6.77% in October, 2022. The sharp rise is due
to the dipping global commodity prices and higher borrowing costs. The inflation figure came within the
Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) tolerance band of 2-6% for the first time this year. The factory output,
measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), contracted 4% in October.
108. Which countries announced ‘Just Transition Initiative’ to tackle plastic pollution in an inclusive
manner?
[A] South Africa-Kenya
[B] USA-South Africa
[C] Kenya-Egypt
[D] UK-Canada
Answer: South Africa-Kenya
South Africa and Kenya have recently announced the Just Transition Initiative to tackle plastic pollution
in an inclusive manner. The Just Transition initiative was launched in the aftermath of negotiations on
Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to phase out plastic held in Uruguay. The initiative aims
to create decent work opportunities for waste-pickers and other workers in the plastic value chain.
109. Okavango delta and Murchison Falls, which were seen in the news, are located in which
region?
[A] Europe
[B] Southern Asia
[C] Southern Africa
[D] Southern America
Answer: Southern Africa
The Okavango delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern African country Botswana and
Murchison Falls is Uganda’s oldest and largest national park. As per the report ‘Who is Financing Fossil
Fuel Expansion in Africa?’, Oil companies are threatening these biodiversity hotspots in an effort to drill
for oil, which will benefit other rich countries.
110. Which Union Ministry formed a Committee to look into demands of Eastern Nagaland People's
Organisation (ENPO)?
[A] Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Tourism
Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Development of Home Affairs formed a special committee to look into demands of Eastern
Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO). It will be headed by the Advisor of the Ministry of Home Affairs
and Centre's emissary on the Naga Peace Talks, A K Mishra. The Eastern Nagaland People's
Organisation constitutes seven of the major tribes of Nagaland. They are demanding a separate state by
the name of Frontier Nagaland.
111. Who has been conferred with the Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award
(SIES)?
[A] Narendra Modi
[B] Rajnath Singh
[C] Venkaiah Naidu
[D] Amit Shah
Answer: Venkaiah Naidu
Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has been conferred with the 25th Sri Chandrasekarendra
Saraswathi National Eminence Award (SIES). Awardees in other categories include the Governor of
Kerala Arif Mohammed Khan, industrialist Ratan Tata, cardiologist and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr
Marthanda Varma Sankaran Valianathan, Scientific Advisor to the Government of India Ajay Sood and
famous Harikatha artiste Vishakha Hari.
112. Which company is set to acquire clinker, cement and power Plants from Jaiprakash group?
[A] Mittal Group
[B] Dalmia Cement
[C] Ramco Cements
[D] India Cements
Answer: Dalmia Cement
Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited, wholly owned subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited, announced an
agreement to acquire clinker, cement and power Plants from Jaiprakash Associates Limited and its
associate having total cement capacity of 9.4 MnT at an enterprise value of ₹5,666 crore. This includes
clinker of 6.7MnT capacity and thermal power plants of 280MW capacity.
113. Which Union Ministry developed a project-monitoring mobile application, in association with
ISRO?
[A] Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[D] Ministry of Rural Development and Entrepreneurship
Answer: Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region
The Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region (MoDoNER) in collaboration with North Eastern
Space Application Centre (NESAC) under the department of space has developed a project-monitoring
mobile application. Out of 588 identified projects, 562 projects at 1,664 different locations across North-
Eastern Region (NER) have been geo-tagged through satellite images and mobile app.
114. Which country has announced the historic Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] Russia
[D] India
Answer: USA
US scientists announced a major scientific breakthrough in the research to harness nuclear fusion
energy. Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California for the first time
produced more energy in a fusion reaction that was used to ignite it, which is also called net energy
gain. This achievement will pave the way for developments in defence and future of clean power.
115. Who is the head of the Supreme Court Collegium, which recently sent its first set of
recommendations?
[A] Narendra Modi
[B] DY Chandrachud
[C] Rajiv Kumar
[D] Amitabh Kant
Answer: DY Chandrachud
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended five High Court judges for appointment as judges of the
top court. This is the first set of recommendations by the Collegium. It includes the recommendation of
appointment of Justice Dipankar Datta as a judge of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court Collegium
also recommended the elevation of three high court judges as chief justices of the high Courts of
Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and Gauhati.
116. India is set to launch the Cervical cancer vaccine ‘Cervavac’ in which year?
[A] 2022
[B] 2023
[C] 2025
[D] 2027
Answer: 2023
Dr NK Arora, chairman of the Covid working group, National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation
(NTAGI) announced that India will organise a nationwide HPV immunisation drive for girls of 9-14 years
by mid-2023. India has joined a select group of countries where the HPV vaccine is to be manufactured
in the next four or five months. The indigenously developed HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine
CERVAVAC is an outcome of partnership of DBT and BIRAC with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation,
supported by Serum Institute of India Private Limited.
117. Who is the first woman to head the Treasury and chair the US Federal Reserve?
[A] Gita Gopinath
[B] Janet Yellen
[C] Christine Lagarde
[D] Kristalina Georgieva
Answer: Janet Yellen
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is the first woman to head the Treasury and chair the US Federal
Reserve. She unveiled the first US banknotes printed with two women's signatures. The new banknotes
were being produced at the Treasury’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) site. USD 1 and USD 5
bills were printed with signatures of Yellen and US Treasury Chief Lynn Malerba, the first Native
American to serve in that role.
118. NTPC commissioned 150 MW & 90 MW Devikot Solar PV Projects in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Rajasthan
NTPC has commissioned capacities of 150 MW & 90 MW Devikot Solar PV Projects at Jaisalmer in
Rajasthan. They are declared on Commercial Operation. With this, standalone installed and commercial
capacity of NTPC has become 58041 MW, while group installed and commercial capacity of NTPC has
reached 70656 MW.
119. Tourism Minister recent dedicated four projects under Swadesh Darshan scheme from which
state/UT?
[A] Goa
[B] Puducherry
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana
Answer: Puducherry
Union Tourism minister dedicated four projects under Swadesh Darshan scheme to nation in Puducherry
The minister also inaugurated the Puducherry Shopping Festival 2022 logo. The festival aims to promote
business tourism and trade, by creating unique shopping experiences for the tourists visiting
Puducherry.
120. European Union (EU) ha agreed to give candidate status to which country?
[A] Malta
[B] Bosnia
[C] Croatia
[D] Kosovo
Answer: Bosnia
The European Union (EU) has agreed to give candidate status to Bosnia to join the Union. This move has
placed the volatile Balkan nation at the start of a long road to membership. Russia's war on Ukraine has
added European Union's willingness to consider letting in more of its eastern neighbours.
121. Which city is the host of India Water Impact Summit (IWIS 2022)?
[A] Varanasi
[B] New Delhi
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Jaipur
Answer: New Delhi
Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the 7th Edition of the India Water
Impact Summit (IWIS) at New Delhi. The theme of this year’s Summit is ‘Restoration and Conservation of
Small Rivers in a Large Basin’ with focus on the select aspects of ‘Mapping and Convergence of 5Ps’ -
People, Policy, Plan, Programme and Project.
122. Ministry of Agriculture partnered with which department to develop Krishi-Decision Support
System (Krishi-DSS)?
[A] Department of Science and Technology
[B] Department of Space
[C] Department of Commerce
[D] Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
Answer: Department of Space
The Ministry of Agriculture and Department of Space signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
develop a Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS) using satellite data. It is a decision support
system using RISAT-1A and VEDAS of Department of Space. It uses geospatial technologies and related
databases for enhancing evidence based decision making of all stakeholders in the agriculture sector.
123. Airbnb signed MoU with which state government to promote inclusive tourism?
[A] Kerala
[B] Goa
[C] Sikkim
[D] Punjab
Answer: Goa
Airbnb recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Goa Tourism Department, to
promote inclusive tourism. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the official launch of ‘Rediscover
Goa’, a week-long celebration of Goa’s vast cultural diversity. The MoU seeks to make Goa as one of the
most sought-after tourism destinations among local and foreign tourists.
124. Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise ‘Kazind – 2022’ is organised at which Indian state?
[A] Sikkim
[B] West Bengal
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Meghalaya
Answer: Meghalaya
Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise ‘Kazind – 2022’ recently commenced at Umroi, Meghalaya. The
6th Edition of the joint annual training exercise with the Kazakhstan Army was instituted in 2016 as
Exercise Prabal Dostyk. It was later upgraded and renamed as Ex Kazind in 2018. Kazakhstan Army
soldiers comprising of troops from the Regional Command, South and Indian Army soldiers from the 11
Gorkha Rifles will participate in the exercise.
125. Raktsey Karpo Apricot is a Geographical Indication (GI) tagged product of which state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] Ladakh
[C] Kerala
Answer: Ladakh
Nine new items from various states of India including Gamosa of Assam, Tandur Redgram of Telangana,
Raktsey Karpo Apricot of Ladakh, Alibag White Onion of Maharashtra have been given the GI Tags. With
this, the total number of GI Tags in India comes to 432. The top 5 states with the maximum number of
GIs are Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.
126. As per a recent report, what is the total number of digital transacting users in India as of 2022?
[A] 35 million
[B] 100 million
[C] 350 million
[D] 950 million
Answer: 350 million
According to a new report, India currently has around 350 million online transacting users across e-
commerce, shopping, travel and hospitality, and OTT. There are about 40-45 million mature users who
spend a significant share of their wallet online. The report also estimates that these mature users would
account for USD 400 billion online spending by 2030. With 780 million, India is home to the second-
largest Internet user base in the world.
127. What is the forecast of India’s economic growth for FY 23, as per the Asian Development Bank?
[A] 6.2 per cent
[B] 7 per cent
[C] 8 per cent
[D] 9.2 per cent
Answer: 7 per cent
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has kept its outlook for India's economic growth unchanged at 7 per
cent for the current fiscal year FY23. For 2023-24, the GDP growth has been kept unchanged at 7.2 per
cent. Inflation in India is still expected to rise to 6.7 per cent in 2022-23 before falling back to 5.8 per
cent. The Manila-based ADB forecasted Asia to expand 4.2 per cent this year.
128. UK, France, and UAE extended support for which country’s permanent membership at UNSC?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Pakistan
Answer: India
The UK, France, and UAE have extended their support for India's permanent membership at the United
Nations Security Council (UNSC). India is holding the presidency of United Nations Security Council for
the month of December 2022. UK supported new permanent seats for Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan.
The UN Security Council is the global body for maintaining International peace and security.
129. G-7 approved USD 15.5 billion deal with which country to help tackle climate-damaging
pollution?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Vietnam
[D] Thailand
Answer: Vietnam
G-7 approved USD 15.5 billion deal to provide Vietnam with 15.5 billion US dollars to help the country
move faster from coal power to renewable energy. The Group of Seven major economies, along with
Norway and Denmark, said that the aim is to help Vietnam reduce its emissions to ‘net zero’ by 2050.
130. Which country has passed law banning cigarettes for future generations?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] New Zealand
[D] China
Answer: New Zealand
New Zealand passed a law banning cigarettes for future generations in the country. It is considering an
attempt to bring in a tobacco ban from next year. According to the law passed by Parliament, anyone
born after 2008 will never be able to buy cigarettes or tobacco products in the country. The legislation
will also reduce the amount of nicotine allowed in smoked tobacco products and cut the number of
retailers to sell tobacco by 90 percent.
131. What is the new name of ‘Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK)’?
[A] Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS)
[B] Mission Karmayogi
[C] Samarth Scheme
[D] Pradhan Mantri SVANidhi Scheme
Answer: Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS)
The Minister of Minority Affairs, Smriti Zubin Irani informed that the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam
Karyakram (PMKKK) has now been named as Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS)
Scheme. The integrated scheme merges five erstwhile schemes of the Ministry: Seekho aur Kamao,
USTTAD, Hamari Dharohar, Nai Roshni and Nai Manzil. The scheme has been approved by the Cabinet
for the period of 15th Finance Commission.
132. Which company became the official partner of FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023?
[A] Byju’s
[B] Tata Steel
[C] Reliance Industries
[D] Jio
Answer: Tata Steel
Tata Steel Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hockey India to become an
official partner of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023. The FIH Men's World Cup is the 15th
edition of the top tournament for men, and will take place in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela during 2023.
133. ‘SURYA KIRAN’ is a joint training Exercise conducted between India and which country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] France
[D] Australia
Answer: Nepal
The 16th Edition of Indo-Nepal joint training Exercise ‘SURYA KIRAN-XVI’ between India and Nepal
commenced at Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi. Exercise SURYA KIRAN is conducted annually
between India and Nepal. Last year, the 15th India-Nepal combined ‘Surya Kiran’ military training
exercise took place in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
134. Which institution won nine National Energy Conservation Awards for the year 2022?
[A] Indian Railways
[B] Indian Army
[C] DRDO
[D] ISRO
Answer: Indian Railways
The President of India Droupadi Murmu presented the National Energy Conservation Awards, National
Energy Efficiency Innovation Awards on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day. Indian
Railways were presented with Nine National Energy Conservation Awards for the year 2022, by the
Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the aegis of Ministry of Power. Kacheguda Station and Guntakal
Railway station of South Central Railways received the first and second prize for Energy Conservation
Measures.
135. As per recent data, what is the amount spent on advertisements of its policies and programmes
over the last 5 years?
[A] Rs 37 Crores
[B] Rs 372 Crores
[C] Rs 3723 Crores
[D] Rs 37255 Crores
Answer: Rs 3723 Crores
Information and Broadcasting Ministry said that Government has spent a total of Rs 3,723.38 crore on
advertisements of its policies and programmes over the past five years through the Central Bureau of
Communication, Rajya Sabha. ₹ 1,220.89 crore was spent on advertisements in 2017-18 while an
expenditure of ₹ 1,106.88 crore was incurred in 2018-19; ₹ 627.67 crore in 2019-20; ₹ 349.09 crore in
2020-21 and ₹ 264.78 crore in 2021-22. In the current financial year, the government has spent ₹ 154.07
crore on advertisements till December 9.
136. Which institution issues Sovereign Gold Bonds for public subscription?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] State Bank of India
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] SEBI
Answer: Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank issues Sovereign Gold Bonds open for public subscription, on behalf of the
government. As per the Finance Ministry, Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) 2022-23-Series III will open for
subscription during December 2022 and 2022-23-Series IV during March 2023.
137. What is the brand name of FMCG products introduced by Reliance?
[A] Freedom
[B] Independence
[C] Trust
[D] Faith
Answer: Independence
Reliance Consumer Products fully owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures launched FMCG brand
‘Independence’. Reliance Consumer Products announced the launch of home-grown consumer packaged
goods brand in Gujarat. The company’s new brand will compete with the likes of Tata Consumer
Products, Adani Wilmar and ITC Ltd.
138. Which institution released a report which stated that curbing air pollution in India needs efforts
across South Asia?
[A] UNICEF
[B] WEF
[C] World Bank
[D] UNESCO
Answer: World Bank
As per a recent report released by World Bank, curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South
Asia. India has six large airsheds, some of them shared with Pakistan, between which air pollutants
move. As per the report, significant reduction is possible only if South Asian countries implement
coordinated policies.
139. Which Indian player won the USD 10,000 Julius Baer Challenger Championship in Tel Aviv?
[A] Vidit Gujrathi
[B] Pentala Harikrishna
[C] Praggnanandhaa R
[D] Gukesh D
Answer: Praggnanandhaa R
Indian ace chess player R. Praggnanandhaa won the USD 10,000 Julius Baer Challenger Championship in
Tel Aviv. He clinched a 3-0 triumph over fellow Tamil Nadu Grandmaster V. Pranav in the summit clash.
Praggnanandhaa was the winner of the 2021 Challenger Tour and Pranav was the 2022 Challenger Tour
champion.
140. Which country launched the ‘Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft’?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] Israel
[D] China
Answer: USA
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the Earth science satellite to
track nearly all the water on Earth’s surface. The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT)
spacecraft was launched atop a SpaceX rocket with a mission of three years. The satellite will measure
the height of water in freshwater bodies and the ocean on more than 90 per cent of Earth’s surface. This
information will provide insights on how the ocean influences climate change.
141. ICMR-NARFBR (National Animal Resource Facility for Biomedical Research) has been
inaugurated in which city?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Jaipur
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Mysuru
Answer: Hyderabad
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated ICMR-NARFBR
(National Animal Resource Facility for Biomedical Research) at Genome Valley in Hyderabad. NARFBR is
an apex facility which will provide ethical care and use and welfare of laboratory animals during
research. The Centre will create processes for pre-clinical testing of new drugs, vaccines and
diagnostics along with quality assurance checks.
142. When is the ‘International Migrants Day’ celebrated every year?
[A] December 15
[B] December 18
[C] December 21
[D] December 23
Answer: December 18
International Migrants Day is being celebrated December 18 to focus toward the social and economic
conditions of migrants all across the globe. In 2020 over 281 million people were international migrants
while over 59 million people were internally displaced by the end of 2021. The estimated number of
international migrants has increased over the past five decades.
143. Which institution launched the ‘One Week, One Lab’ campaign?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] BARC
[C] CSIR
[D] ISRO
Answer: CSIR
Union Minister for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, Vice President of CSIR (Council of Scientific
& Industrial Research announced the launching of "One Week, One Lab" countrywide campaign from 6th
January, 2023. In this campaign, each of the 37 premier laboratories/Institutes of CSIR spread across
the country will showcase their exclusive innovations and technological breakthroughs to the people of
India, in every successive week.
144. ‘Good Governance Week’ is observed during which month?
[A] December
[B] January
[C] March
[D] May
Answer: December
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel,
Public Grievances and Pensions celebrates Good Governance Week during 19th -25th December 2022.
During the week, DARPG has planned to organise the Sushasan Saptah ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore’ 2022 a
Nation-wide campaign. The Minister will also inaugurate an Exhibition on Good Governance Practices
and launch the campaign portal for ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur’ 2022, for online updation of progress by
District Collectors and State Governments.
145. With reference to World Trade Organisation, ‘TRIPS’ waiver is associated with which field?
[A] Drug and Medicines
[B] Intellectual Property
[C] Environment
[D] Economy and Finance
Answer: Intellectual Property
‘TRIPS’ stands for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). The TRIPS Council of
the World Trade Organization decided to recommend to the General Council to extend deadline to decide
whether to extend the waiver. At present, the waiver is in place for vaccines only. This is seen as a
setback to countries’ plan to sign a deal for a global patent waiver for Covid-19 therapeutics and
diagnostics.
146. What is the name of second warship of P15B class stealth, guided-missile destroyer, recently
commissioned in Indian Navy?
[A] INS Howrah
[B] INS Mormugao
[C] INS Madgaon
[D] INS Ratnagiri
Answer: INS Mormugao
INS Mormugao (D67), the second warship of the P15B class of stealth, guided-missile destroyers of the
Indian Navy, was commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. It was designed by the Indian Navy’s
Warship Design Bureau. P15B destroyers incorporate new design concepts for improved survivability,
sea-keeping and manoeuvrability. Having over 75% indigenous content, it was named after the historic
port city of Goa on the west coast, Mormugao.
147. International Monetary Fund has approved a deal that will provide a USD 3 billion support
package to which country?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Iran
[D] Egypt
Answer: Egypt
The International Monetary Fund has approved a deal that will provide a USD 3bn support package to
Egypt over almost four years. The support package, known as an Extended Fund Facility Arrangement,
which is expected to draw in an additional USD 14 billion in financing for the country. It will strengthen
the social protection network for citizens.
148. What is the name of the portal for in-vehicle navigation to the nearest public EV charger?
[A] EV yatra portal
[B] EV mitra portal
[C] EV Bharat portal
[D] EV info portal
Answer: EV yatra portal
President Droupadi Murmu launched EV yatra portal and a mobile application, to facilitate in-vehicle
navigation to the nearest public EV charger. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has developed the
mobile application to facilitate navigation to the nearest public EV charger, and a website to display
information on various central and state-level initiatives to promote e-mobility in the country.
149. Who has been announced as the winner of the 2022 Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award?
[A] Rafael Nadal
[B] Novak Djocovic
[C] Casper Ruud
[D] Carlos Alcaraz
Answer: Casper Ruud
Casper Ruud has been announced as the winner of the 2022 Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award. The
winner of the award is selected by fellow players on the ATP Tour. The 23-year-old Norwegian reached
the summit clashes of French Open, US Open and ATP Finals this year. He also won titles in Buenos
Aires, Geneva and Gstaad while finishing runner-up at Miami. Casper Ruud reached a career-high ranking
of World No. 2 and finished the year as World No. 3.
150. Which country is the host of the ‘UN Biodiversity Conference- COP15’?
[A] China
[B] Sweden
[C] Canada
[D] Australia
Answer: Canada
The United Nations Biodiversity Conference or COP15 was organised in Montreal, Canada. Governments
from around the world are convened to agree to a new set of goals for nature over the next decade. The
negotiators at a UN biodiversity conference reached an agreement, which seeks to spend USD 200
billion toward supporting biodiversity by 2030.
151. Sela Pass tunnel, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] West Bengal
[D] Assam
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
The Sela Pass tunnel is being built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), to provide all-weather
connectivity to China border in Arunachal Pradesh. The tunnel being built at a height of 13,000 feet, will
give the Indian Army access to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) near Tawang.
152. ‘Rythu Bandhu’ is a flagship scheme of which Indian state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] Telangana
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha
Answer: Telangana
‘Rythu Bandhu’ scheme is being implemented by the state of Telangana. The government offers crop
investments to farmers through this programme at a rate of ₹10,000 per acre for both the Kharif and rabi
seasons The State government would deposit ₹7,600 crore in the bank accounts of farmers, by January
this year before the Sankranti festival.
153. As per the UN Nature Deal, what percent of the planet is sought to be protected by 2030?
[A] 25 %
[B] 30 %
[C] 50 %
[D] 75 %
Answer: 30 %
A UN nature deal has recently proposed calls to protect at least 30 percent of the planet by 2030. At
present, just 17% of terrestrial and 10% of marine areas are protected. The proposal called on rich
countries to increase financial aid to the developing world to USD 20 billion annually by 2025, rising to
USD 30 billion per year by 2030, to save their ecosystems.
154. The Great Barrier Reef is located in which country?
[A] India
[B] Russia
[C] Australia
[D] Canada
Answer: Australia
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in Australia. Scientists working
on Australia's Great Barrier Reef have successfully trialled a new method for freezing and storing coral
larvae. As per the scientists, this could help rebuild reefs threatened by climate change. The Great
Barrier Reef has suffered four bleaching events in the last seven years including the first ever bleach
during a La Nina phenomenon.
155. Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) was established in which year?
[A] 2000
[B] 2005
[C] 2010
[D] 2020
Answer: 2020
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has been established with effect from 24th July, 2020. It
was formed on the basis of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. CCPA has sent notices to e-commerce
players Flipkart and meesho.com for gross violations of norms related to sale of acid on their platforms.
156. As per South Korea and Japan, which country has fired two medium-range ballistic missiles
towards Korean Peninsula?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] North Korea
[D] Ukraine
Answer: North Korea
According to South Korean and Japanese officials, North Korea has fired two medium-range ballistic
missiles towards the sea off the east coast of Korean Peninsula. The launches were fired about 50
minutes apart and the missiles flew to an altitude of 550km (342 miles) and covered a range of 250km
(155 miles).
157. Which footballer won the Golden Boot Award in the FIFA World Cup 2022?
[A] Lionel Messi
[B] Kylian Mbappe
[C] Emiliano Martinez
[D] Angel di Maria
Answer: Kylian Mbappe
Argentina’s ace footballer Messi clinched the Golden Ball award for the best player at the Fifa World Cup
2022 while Mbappe took the golden boot for being the top goal-scorer. Argentina's Emiliano Martinez
won the Golden Glove for being the best goalkeeper. Argentina won the World Cup after defeating
France in penalties in the final.
158. Which city is the chair of Urban-20 events to be held in India as part of its G-20 presidency?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Mysuru
Answer: Ahmedabad
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the Urban-20 logo, website and social media handles.
Ahmedabad got the chairmanship of Urban-20 events on urban development to be held under the G20
Summit. India officially assumed the G20 presidency on December 1, 2023. Urban 20 is a city diplomacy
initiative that brings together cities from G20 member states under a common framework to discuss
global economic, climate and development issues.
159. Which sportsperson has been named as the ‘BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the
Year for 2022’?
[A] Neeraj Chopra
[B] Virat Kohli
[C] Lionel Messi
[D] Mirabai Chanu
Answer: Lionel Messi
Argentina's World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi has been named BBC Sports Personality's World
Sport Star of the Year for 2022. He also won the tournament's Golden Ball, awarded to the best player,
after scoring seven goals at his fifth World Cup.
160. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) has 23 targets that the world
needs to achieve by which year?
[A] 2025
[B] 2030
[C] 2035
[D] 2040
Answer: 2030
The 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted the
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). The framework has 23 targets that the world
needs to achieve by 2030. In 2020, the world had failed to meet the last set of targets, the Aichi Targets.
COP15 had representatives of 188 governments on site and agreed on the framework.
161. Which institution released the report titled ‘Coal 2022: Analysis and forecast to 2025’?
[A] UNEP
[B] FAO
[C] UNFCC
[D] IEA
Answer: IEA
International Energy Agency (IEA) released a report titled ‘Coal 2022: Analysis and Forecast to 2025’. As
per the report, the global coal demand is set to increase to an all-time high in 2022, mainly driven by coal
power growth in India, the European Union (EU) and to a smaller extent by China. The largest increases
in coal burn are forecast for China, India and Southeast Asia. The global coal use is set to rise by 1.2% in
2022, surpassing 8 billion tonnes in a single year for the first time.
162. Which Union Ministry launched the country's first-ever surety bond insurance product?
[A] Union Finance Ministry
[B] Union Road, transport and highways Ministry
[C] Union Corporate Affairs Ministry
[D] Union Commerce and Industry Ministry
Answer: Union Road, transport and highways Ministry
Union Road, transport, and highways minister Nitin Gadkari launched the country's first-ever surety bond
insurance product. Unlike a bank guarantee, the Surety Bond Insurance does not require large collateral
from the contractor, resulting in freeing up funds for the contractor, which they can utilise for the growth
of the business.
163. Who is the chair of the Parliamentary Committee Report which laid the report ‘Covid-19
Pandemic: Global Response, India’s Contributions and the Way Forward’?
[A] Rajnath Singh
[B] PP Chaudhary
[C] Nirmala Sitharaman
[D] Mansukh Mandaviya
Answer: PP Chaudhary
The Parliamentary committee led by the MP PP Chaudhary laid a report titled ‘Covid-19 Pandemic:
Global Response, India’s Contributions and the Way Forward’, in Lok Sabha. The committee
recommended that the government should come out with a ready-to-act plan to rule out any shortage of
medicines or equipment during another national health emergency. The committee expressed concern
over ineffectiveness of implementing the ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme among migrant workers.
164. As per the Speedtest Global Index, which country had the highest media mobile download
speed in November?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] Qatar
[D] China
Answer: Qatar
The Speedtest Global Index for November has been released by network intelligence company Ookla. In
November, India jumped 40 ranks to the 71st spot globally in terms of mean download speed to 50.26
Megabits per second (Mbps), nearly double 27.13 Mbps in October. Qatar had the highest media mobile
download speed. Chile, meanwhile, had the highest fixed broadband download speed.
165. Which country launched a biometric service in its airport under which no passport or ticket will
be required?
[A] USA
[B] UAE
[C] China
[D] Japan
Answer: UAE
The UAE launched a biometric service at the Abu Dhabi airport under which no passport or ticket will be
required and a passenger's face will be his boarding pass. The face recognition services will be
implemented at self-service baggage touchpoints, immigration e-gates, and boarding gates. This
advanced AI technology is designed by Abu Dhabi-based tech company, NEXT50.
166. International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved 'Program Monitoring with Board involvement
(PMB)' for which country?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Ukraine
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Iran
Answer: Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a four-month 'Program Monitoring with Board
involvement (PMB)' for war-hit Ukraine. The program is aimed at maintaining economic stability
following Russia's invasion of the country, and helping promote donor financing. IMF estimates the
country will need between USD 40 billion and USD 57 billion in external financing in 2023.
167. Frank Bainimarama is the incumbent Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Maldives
[B] Fiji
[C] Malaysia
[D] Singapore
Answer: Fiji
Fiji's general election ended without a clear result, with two rival ex-coup leaders failing to win a clear
majority. Incumbent Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama's Fiji First party and an opposition coalition led
by Sitiveni Rabuka now need a kingmaking minor party to secure power. Fiji has been toppled by four
coups in the past 35 years.
168. Sasikumar Mukund, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Hockey
Answer: Tennis
Top seed Sasikumar Mukund beat Seydina Andre of Senegal 6-4, 6-1 in the semi-finals of the USD 15,000
ITF men’s tennis tournament in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. In the final match, Martyn Pawelski of Poland
beat top seed Sasikumar Mukund to clinch USD 15,000 ITF men’s tennis tournament. It was the maiden
professional title for the 18-year-old Martyn.
169. Which state/UT generated most number of jobs under the PMEGP scheme in the current fiscal
year?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Goa
[D] New Delhi
Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir has generated the most number of jobs among all the states and UTs under the Prime
Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) in the current fiscal year. The scheme by the
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is implemented by Khadi and Village Industries
Commission (KVIC). Since 2008, 62,808 jobs were created by 7,851 assisted projects in Jammu &
Kashmir.
170. Which scheme won the Platinum Icon in the Digital India Awards 2022 for their initiative
‘DataSmart Cities’?
[A] Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
[B] Smart Cities Mission
[C] UIDAI
[D] Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
Answer: Smart Cities Mission
The Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs won the Platinum Icon in the Digital
India Awards 2022 for their initiative ‘DataSmart Cities: Empowering Cities through Data’. The scheme
won under the ‘Data Sharing and Use for Socio Economic Development’ category. The Digital India
Awards (DIA) instituted in 2009 aims to encourage innovative digital solutions by government entities in
realising the Digital India vision.
171. Who was awarded the first Rohini Nayyar prize for outstanding contribution to rural
development?
[A] P Sainath
[B] Jean Dreze
[C] Sethrichem Sangtam
[D] Amrtya Sen
Answer: Sethrichem Sangtam
Sethrichem Sangtam was awarded the first Rohini Nayyar prize for outstanding contribution to rural
development. Sethrichem Sangtam runs an NGO that works with farmers in eastern Nagaland. The prize
has been instituted in memory of Rohini Nayyar, renowned economist who worked with the Planning
Commission.
172. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who were seen in the news, play which sports?
[A] Archery
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Shooting
Answer: Badminton
Indian men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reached their career-best world
No. 5 rank in the BWF world rankings. They clinched two world tour titles at Indian Open Super 500 and
French Open Super 750 and claimed maiden gold at the Commonwealth Games and a bronze at the
World Championships. HS Prannoy was ranked at world number 9. Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu
continued to hold on to the number six position.
173. Rock-cut Sculptures and Reliefs of the Unakoti, which was added in the UNESCO’s tentative list
of World Heritage Sites, are in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Tripura
[C] Telangana
[D] Odisha
Answer: Tripura
Two heritage sites from Gujarat — the Sun Temple at Modhera and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
hometown Vadnagar, a historic town were added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Rock-cut Sculptures and Reliefs of the Unakoti, Tripura were also added to the tentative list.
174. Which state/UT has recently granted Industry status to its tourism sector?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Assam
The Assam cabinet has approved the proposal for grant of industry status to the tourism sector in the
state, to boost investments and generate employment. With this grant, restaurants, cafeterias, health
clubs, spas and wellness centers, among others, in the state are eligible for incentives under the
industrial policy.
175. Which country passed a law that allows people over 16 years of age to change their legally
registered gender?
[A] USA
[B] India
[C] Spain
[D] France
Answer: Spain
Spain’s lower house of Parliament passed a law that allows people over 16 years of age to change their
legally registered gender without any medical supervision. Under the law, minors aged 12 or 13 will need
a judge’s authorisation to make the change, while those between 14 and 16 will have to be accompanied
by their parents or legal guardians. The law also banned conversion therapies, established fines and
punishments for attacks on LGBT people.
176. Project Lion is being implemented by which state government?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Gujarat
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Gujarat
Project Lion is being implemented by the State Government of Gujarat and other stakeholders like
Central Zoo Authority. It is implemented in the Gir landscape in Gujarat which is the last home of the
Asiatic lion. Project Lion document titled ‘Lion @ 47: Vision for Amrutkal’ has been prepared to secure
and restore lions’ habitats for managing its growing population.
177. Lok Sabha passed Constitution (ST) Order (Fifth Amendment) Bill for inclusion of Scheduled
Tribes in which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] West Bengal
Answer: Chhattisgarh
Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Fifth Amendment) Bill, to amend the
Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, for the inclusion of the thirteen communities, in the list of
Scheduled Tribes in relation to the state of Chhattisgarh. The government has identified 75 particularly
vulnerable tribal groups, PVTGs across the country. He said, out of these only nine were listed and the
Government is working on the remaining communities.
178. Which Union Ministry is associated with Maritime Anti Piracy Bill 2022?
[A] Ministry of External Affairs
[B] Ministry of Defence
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Finance
Answer: Ministry of External Affairs
Parliament has passed the Maritime Anti Piracy Bill 2022 after the approval of Rajya Sabha. The Bill has
already been passed by Lok Sabha. The Bill enables Indian authorities to take action against piracy on
the high seas. It applies to the sea beyond the Exclusive Economic Zone, which is beyond 200 nautical
miles from India’s coastline. Ministry of External Affairs is associated with the bill.
179. Which Union Ministry implements the ‘AMRUT 2.0’ program?
[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Rural Development and Entrepreneurship
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Answer: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
The Pey Jal Survekshan under ‘Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation’ (AMRUT) 2.0
was launched by Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri. It aims to assess the
compliance of the city with respect to quality, quantity, and coverage of water supply, sewerage
management, and extent of reuse and conservation of water bodies in 500 AMRUT cities.
180. Benjamin Netanyahu is the longest-serving Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Italy
[C] France
[D] Germany
Answer: Israel
Israel’s longest-serving Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has secured a deal to form a new
government. Netanyahu has managed to form a government after tough negotiations with far-right
coalition partners. Though Netanyahu’s Likud and like-minded religious-nationalist parties won a
comfortable majority, the agreement to form a government was held up by several political disputes.
181. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky recently addressed the Congress of which major
country?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] Australia
[D] Germany
Answer: USA
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky recently addressed the US Congress. He appealed to lawmakers
and citizens to continue supporting Ukraine. He delivered a 25 minute-speech while unfurling the
Ukrainian battle flag in the end and evoking the analogy of the ongoing war in Ukraine with second world
war’s ‘Christmas of 1944’.
182. Which Indian city is the host of Asian Wrestling Championships 2023?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Bhubaneswar
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Guwahati
Answer: New Delhi
Asian Wrestling Championships 2023 is set to take place between March 28 to April 2 in New Delhi, the
United World Wrestling announced. The Championship will include men's freestyle, women's freestyle,
and men's Greco-Roman divisions. The first and second events will take place in Zagreb and Cairo in
February while the third and fourth events will take place in Bishkek and Budapest in June and July.
183. What is the aim of ‘Jan Vishwas Bill’, which was recently tabled in Lok Sabha?
[A] Anti-terrorism
[B] Ease of doing business
[C] Eradication of Mal-nutrition
[D] Police Reforms
Answer: Ease of doing business
Commerce and industry Minister Piyush Goyal in Lok Sabha introduced Jan Vishwas Bill, which seeks to
promote ease of business.. The bill seeks to decriminalise minor offences by amending 183 provisions
in 42 Acts. The Bill was later referred to a 31-member joint committee of Parliament for scrutiny. The bill
will also help in reducing the burden on judiciary.
184. Which state has introduced a new startup policy (2022-27)?
[A] Odisha
[B] Karnataka
[C] Telangana
[D] Punjab
Answer: Karnataka
The Karnataka government has introduced a new startup policy (2022-27), which aims to add around
10000 startups more in the state in the next five years. The new policy has been framed by the
Department of Electronics and IT/BT. As a part of the policy, the state government will launch an INR
100 Cr venture capital fund to support deep-tech startups working in AI&ML, electric vehicle, med-tech,
robotics and drones, among others.
185. Which pharma company has been approved by US FDA to market generic Blood pressure (BP)
tablet?
[A] Dr Reddy Labs
[B] Zydus
[C] Sun pharma
[D] Biocon
Answer: Zydus
Zydus Worldwide DMCC, a subsidiary of Zydus Lifesciences has received final approval from the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration to market Selexipag Tablets in different strengths. Selexipag is used for
the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), to delay disease progression and reduce the
risk of hospitalisation in adults.
186. What is the name given to a business with a value more than USD 10 billion?
[A] Unicorn
[B] Decacorn
[C] Decathlon
[D] Decagon
Answer: Decacorn
Decacorn is the name given to a business with a value more than USD 10 billion. Unicorns are
businesses with a value more than USD 1 billion. Recently, the collective value of the Indian Premier
League (IPL) is estimated to have gone up to USD 10.9 billion, thereby becoming a decacorn. Media
rights, sponsorships, ticket sales, and in-stadia revenue are the contributors for its revenue.
187. Which song made in India has been shortlisted for the 2023 Oscar Awards in the 'Best Original
Song' category?
[A] Srivalli
[B] Naatu Naatu
[C] Pasoori
[D] Kesariya
Answer: Naatu Naatu
'Naatu Naatu' song from the blockbuster Telugu film 'RRR' has been shortlisted for the 2023 Oscar
Awards in the 'Best Original Song' category. Gujarati film 'Chhello Show' was also shortlisted in the 'Best
International Feature Film' category. 'RRR' was nominated in two categories, 'Best Picture - Non-English
Language' and 'Original Song - Motion Picture' in Golden Globe Awards 2023.
188. Which country passed gender recognition reform bill and eased sex change rules?
[A] UAE
[B] Scotland
[C] Italy
[D] Switzerland
Answer: Scotland
Scotland's lawmakers passed a legislation which will make it easier for transgender people to legally
change their gender. The bill will gain royal assent which will lower the minimum age for those seeking
the gender recognition certificate to 16. It also drops the time required for an applicant to live in their
acquired gender from two years to three months.
189. What is ‘KALYANI FeRRESTA’ which was launched recently?
[A] Green Bond
[B] Green Steel
[C] Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
[D] Cryptocurrency
Answer: Green Steel
Union Steel Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched India's first Green Steel Brand - KALYANI FeRRESTA.
It has been manufactured by a Pune-based Steel company, Kalyani group by using renewable energy
resources. Reecntly Kalyani Strategic Systems bagged an export order worth USD 155 million for
artillery guns from another country.
190. iNCOVACC, which was approved as an intranasal booster dose for Covid, is manufactured by
which institution?
[A] Serum Institute of India
[B] Biological E Ltd
[C] Bharat Biotech
[D] Biocon
Answer: Bharat Biotech
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has approved Bharat Biotech’s intranasal Covid vaccine as a
booster dose for those above 18 years of age. India's first intranasal Covid vaccine iNCOVACC will be
added to the CoWin app, which is a web platform for vaccination registration in the country. At present,
only Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin, Serum Institute’s Covishield and Covovax, Russian Sputink V and
Biological E Ltd’s Corbevax are listed in the CoWin portal.
191. Which institution won the DSCI AISS Award for ‘Best Security Practices in Government
Sector’?
[A] Indian Railways
[B] UIDAI
[C] ISRO
[D] NASSCOM
Answer: UIDAI
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has bagged a top data security award for best
practices in the government sector. Data Security Council of India (DSCI) is a not-for-profit industry body
on data protection in India, setup by NASSCOM. DSCI awarded UIDAI for its significant role in securing
‘Aadhaar’ infrastructure that provides digital identity based welfare services to residents.
192. International Finance Corporation (IFC) has extended a USD 400-million loan to which
company in India?
[A] SBI
[B] Can Fin Homes
[C] HDFC
[D] LIC Housing Finance
Answer: HDFC
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has extended a USD 400-million loan to mortgage major
HDFC for financing green affordable housing units. The loan will help close the urban housing gap and
improve access to climate-smart affordable homes by boosting green housing, creating jobs and
ensuring long-term business growth.
193. Who has been named as the captain of the Indian squad for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup
2023?
[A] Harmanpreet Singh
[B] P.R. Sreejesh
[C] Amit Rohidas
[D] Rupinder Pal Singh
Answer: Harmanpreet Singh
Harmanpreet Singh was named the captain of the 18-member Indian squad for the FIH Men’s Hockey
World Cup. Hockey India announced the squad for the FIH men’s World Cup scheduled from January 13
to 29, 2023 in Bhubaneswar-Rourkela, Odisha. Amit Rohidas will be his deputy for the event.The Men in
Blue will play its opening game against Spain at the newly built Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela.
194. Union Cabinet decided to provide free food-grains to all beneficiaries covered under National
Food Security Act (NFSA), till which date?
[A] March 2023
[B] August 2023
[C] December 2023
[D] March 2024
Answer: December 2023
Union Cabinet decided to provide free food-grains to all 81 crore beneficiaries covered under the
National Food Security Act (NFSA) till December 2023. The beneficiary families which used to pay ₹1 for
coarse cereals, ₹2 for wheat and ₹3 for rice per kg will now get 35kg of food-grains free for the next one
year and others will get 5kg for free in a month till December 2023. The Centre has estimated an
additional amount of ₹2 lakh crore for the scheme.
195. Which Ministry is associated with ‘One Rank One Pension (OROP)’ scheme?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Defence
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer: Ministry of Defence
The Union Cabinet approved pending One Rank One Pension (OROP) revision for retirees from armed
forces and their families. The scheme has been delayed since July 2019. Arrears will be paid from July
1, 2019 to June 30, 2022 which is approximately ₹23,638 crore. As per the Defence Ministry, over 25.13
lakh people, including over 4.52 lakh new beneficiaries, armed forces pensioners and family pensioners
will benefit.
196. Which state recent passed the ‘Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act’?
[A] Odisha
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Telangana
[D] Haryana
Answer: Uttarakhand
The Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt. Gen. (Retired) Gurmit Singh, approved the State’s Freedom of Religion
(Amendment) Act. According to the amended bill, forced conversion in the State will come under the
category of crime. Apart from a maximum imprisonment of up to ten years, those persons indulging in
forceful and unlawful conversion in Uttarakhand will be slapped with a fine of at least Rs 50,000.
197. Who has been accused by the House January 6 committee for the US Capitol riot?
[A] Joe Biden
[B] Donald Trump
[C] Kamala Harris
[D] Janet Yellen
Answer: Donald Trump
House January 6 committee recently released the final report on US Capitol riot. The congressional
panel investigating the attack on the US Capitol has accused former President Donald Trump of a multi-
part conspiracy to overturn his election defeat three months earlier. Over 18 months, the committee held
10 public hearings and interviewed more than 1,000 witnesses, before releasing the final 845-page
report on the attack.
198. As of 2022, who is the most expensive player in IPL history?
[A] M S Dhoni
[B] Virat Kohli
[C] Sam Curran
[D] Chris Morris
Answer: Sam Curran
England player Sam Curran became the most expensive player in IPL history in the INR 18.50 crore deal
signed by Punjab Kings. Sam Curranwas the Player of the Final and the Tournament at the 2022 T20
World Cup in Australia, and since September this year he has taken 25 wickets in 14 T20s at an economy
rate of 7.08. Ben Stokes became Chennai Super Kings' costliest signing at INR 16.25 crore while
Sunrisers Hyderabad bought Harry Brook for INR 13.25 crore.
199. Which Metro service in India has completed 20 years of its operations?
[A] Mumbai Metro
[B] Delhi Metro
[C] Kolkata Metro
[D] Chennai Metro
Answer: Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro has recently completed 20 years of operations, since it started its journey in December
2002 with a corridor of just 8.2 km spanning six stations on the Red Line. The DMRC's network span is
nearly 392 km with 286 stations in 2022. An exhibition named 'Tracing Delhi Metro's Journey' was
launched to mark the 20th year. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) provided financial
support for rapid expansion of the metro network in Delhi-NCR.
200. Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated Sports Science Centre in which city?
[A] Pune
[B] Amravati
[C] Udupi
[D] Varanasi
Answer: Udupi
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the Sports Science Centre
in Udupi. This Sports Science Centre will bring together sports scientists and athletes. The Government
has spent 2700 crore rupees to enhance sporting infrastructure as well as 3,136 crore rupees for Khelo
India Games, for a period of five years.
201. Which institution has set up ‘Central Excise and Service Tax Settlement Commission’?
[A] SEBI
[B] CBIC
[C] CBDT
[D] Enforcement Directorate
Answer: CBIC
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has constituted Customs, Central Excise and
Service Tax Settlement Commission. It aims to resolve and settle the show-cause notices issued under
the Customs Act, Central Excise Act and Service Tax regime. This move would ensure speedy disposal
of cases under the old indirect tax regime.
202. 'Veer Bal Diwas' observed to mark the martyrdom of the sons of which Sikh Guru?
[A] Guru Gobind Singh
[B] Guru Arjan
[C] Guru Hargobind
[D] Guru Tegh Bahadur
Answer: Guru Gobind Singh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid respects to Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh, the sons of Tenth Sikh
Guru Guru Gobind Singh's sons who laid down their lives while defending their faith. December 26 is
observed as Veer Bal Diwas in Idia. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee as well as Akal Takht,
the highest temporal body of the Sikhs, opposed the government’s initiative.
203. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated banks in the country to renew their locker
agreements by which date?
[A] January 1, 2023
[B] January 31, 2023
[C] March 31, 2023
[D] August 31, 2023
Answer: January 1, 2023
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated banks in the country to renew their locker agreements
with existing locker customers by January 1, 2023. All the existing locker depositors are required to
furnish proof of eligibility for a renewed locker arrangement. RBI also advised the banks to install CCTV
camera at entry and exit points of strong room and preserve its recording for a period of not less than
180 days.
204. Which multi-national company has approached NCLAT against Competition Commission of
India (CCI) order on unfair business practices?
[A] Meta
[B] Amazon
[C] Google
[D] Hyundai
Answer: Google
Tech giant Google has approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), challenging
the Competition Commission of India (CCI) order on unfair business practices in Android mobile device.
The CCI in October slapped a penalty of ₹1,337.76 crore on Google for abusing its dominant position in
multiple markets in relation to Android mobile devices. It ordered the internet major to cease and desist
from various unfair business practices.
205. Which institution initiated a study of fees and expenses of Mutual Funds?
[A] RBI
[B] SEBI
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] PM-EAC
Answer: SEBI
Capital markets regulator SEBI said that it has initiated a detailed study of fees and expenses charged
by mutual funds. The study would seek to encourage new participants, encourage adoption of
technology, discourage cross subsidisation across schemes, close arbitrage opportunities, and curbing
malpractices if any in the practice.
206. Which country has banned women from working for domestic and foreign NGOs?
[A] USA
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Iran
[D] Saudi Arabia
Answer: Afghanistan
Taliban has banned women from working for domestic and foreign non-governmental organisations
(NGOs) in Afghanistan. This order by has been condemned by the United Nations, which said the move
violated fundamental rights. The order of Taliban comes just days after female students were banned
from universities.
207. Which country has been most hit by the Arctic winter storm?
[A] Russia
[B] USA
[C] Norway
[D] Italy
Answer: USA
As many as 38 people recently died in incidents related to powerful Arctic winter storm. The vast storm
extends more than 3,200km from Texas to Quebec. Over 200 million people across the country were left
without power and thousands of flights were cancelled. More than eight million people remained under
blizzard warnings. As per the US National Weather Service, its recent depicts one of the greatest extents
of winter weather advisories ever.
208. Which country has announced that it will no longer publish daily Covid numbers?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Pakistan
[D] Indonesia
Answer: China
China's National Health Commission will no longer be publishing daily data on COVID-19 case figures for
the country. The health agency has been publishing the numbers for the past three years. It is also not
known how frequently China will now update Covid information. Relevant COVID information will be
published by the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention for reference and research.
209. Who is the only Indian player in the top 25 in Forbes’ annual list of the highest-paid female
athletes in the world?
[A] Mary Kom
[B] P V Sindhu
[C] Mirabai Chanu
[D] Sania Mirza
Answer: P V Sindhu
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu is the only Indian player in the top 25 in Forbes’ annual list of the
highest-paid female athletes in the world. The 27-year-old made 7 million US Dollars of her earnings,
after having won a singles gold and doubles silver at the Commonwealth Games earlier this year in
Birmingham. Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka tops the list, for the third straight year.
210. Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran is the official portal of which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Punjab
[C] Haryana
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Haryana
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar mentioned that families with annual incomes up to 1,80,000
are being brought under ‘BPL family category’ and around 29 lakh cards will be made in this regard. He
also announced that the government's official portal Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) will
begin its Citizen Facilitation Center. The state government will celebrate 2023 as 'Antyodaya Arogya
Varsh, and under the 'Chirayu Yojana' 29 lakh families shall be given health insurance.
211. What is the name of new scheme announced under station redevelopment drive of Ministry of
Railways?
[A] Atmarirbhar Bharat Station Scheme
[B] Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
[C] Bharat Rail Station Scheme
[D] Atal Station Scheme
Answer: Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
The Ministry of Railways has formulated a new scheme to modernise over 1,000 small stations over the
coming years. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is a part of its station redevelopment drive. The key features
of the proposed stations include provisions for roof top plazas, longer platforms, ballast-less tracks, and
5G connectivity.
212. Home Affairs Ministry and which state signed cessation of operations agreement with ZUF
armed group?
[A] Manipur
[B] Assam
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
Answer: Manipur
The Union government and the Manipur government have signed a cessation of operations agreement
with the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF). ZUF is a Manipur-based Naga armed group, which has been
demanding a separate State for the Zeliangrong Naga tribe. The agreement seeks rehabilitation and re-
settlement of the armed cadres.
213. Road Transport Ministry releases ‘Road accidents in India 2021’, as per the frame work
provided by which institution?
[A] UNESCAP
[B] UNICEF
[C] WEF
[D] IMF
Answer: UNESCAP
The Union Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways has published its annual report ‘Road accidents in
India 2021’. This report is based on the information received from police departments of States/Union
Territories collected on calendar year basis in standardized formats. The formats are provided by the
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). As per the report,
there were 4,12,432 incidences of road accidents during 2021 which claimed 1, 53,972 lives.
214. Union Ministry of Power signed MoU with which organisation to set up early warning systems
for vulnerable hydro projects?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] BHEL
[D] HAL
Answer: DRDO
Union Ministry of Power and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have recently
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up early warning systems for vulnerable hydro
projects or power stations. Specific tasks will be formulated between DRDO and respective project
developer, under this agreement.
215. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)?
[A] Naresh Kumar
[B] Santosh Kumar Yadav
[C] Ajay Bhadoo
[D] Vibhu Nayar
Answer: Santosh Kumar Yadav
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has appointed senior bureaucrat Santosh Kumar Yadav
as Chairman. Santosh Kumar Yadav, a 1995-batch IAS officer is currently additional secretary in the
Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education.
216. As per the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), India will become a USD 10-
trillion economy by which year?
[A] 2030
[B] 2035
[C] 2040
[D] 2050
Answer: 2035
Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) announced that India will become the third
economic superpower by 2037 and a USD 10-trillion economy by 2035. This growth trajectory will see
India rise from fifth place on the World Economic League Table in 2022 to third in the global rankings by
2037. The annual rate of India's GDP growth is expected to average 6.4% in the next five years, average
6.5% in the subsequent nine years.
217. As per IMF’s recent Article IV Consultation report, what is the forecast for India’s economic
growth in FY24?
[A] 6.1 %
[B] 7.1 %
[C] 8.1 %
[D] 8.5 %
Answer: 6.1 %
As per the Article IV Consultation report is based on International Monetary Fund bilateral discussions
with the Indian authorities. As per the report, for India’s economic growth is expected to moderate to
6.1% in FY24 from 6.8% estimated for the current fiscal because of high oil prices, weaker external
demand, and tighter financial conditions. IMF cautioned that the emergence of a more contagious
coronavirus variant could impact trade and growth further.
218. Which country’s President outlined a 10-point peace plan recently?
[A] Russia
[B] Ukraine
[C] USA
[D] North Korea
Answer: Ukraine
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has outlined a 10-point peace plan to end the war with Russia.
He has been promoting his 10-point peace plan, discussing it with U.S. President Joe Biden among
others. He also urged the the world leaders to hold a Global Peace Summit based on it. Zelenskiy
announced his peace formula at a November summit of the Group of 20 major economies.
219. Australia’s men’s Test Player-of-the-Year award has been named after which player?
[A] Ricky Ponting
[B] Adam Gilchrist
[C] Shane Warne
[D] Brett Lee
Answer: Shane Warne
Cricket Australia has named the men’s Test Player of the Year award after Shane Warne. The legendary
cricketer Warne passed away earlier this year. In 2006, Warne won the Test player of the Year award and
finished as the second-highest wicket-taker in Tests by the end of his career. Warne clinched 708
wickets from 145 matches.
220. India signed USD 125 million loan deal with which institution to improve urban services in
Tamil Nadu?
[A] ADB
[B] AIIB
[C] World Bank
[D] WEF
Answer: ADB
The Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 125 million loan to improve
urban services in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu Urban Flagship Investment Program seeks to develop climate-
resilient sewage collection and treatment, and drainage and water supply systems in three cities in the
state. This is the third and the last tranche of the USD 500 million multi-tranche financing facility (MFF)
for the Program approved by ADB in 2018.
221. Which Union Ministry has been approved as the nodal ministry for matters relating to online
gaming?
[A] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: Ministry of Electronics and IT
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has been appointed as the nodal
ministry for matters relating to online gaming with monetary risks. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and
Sports (MYAS) has been tasked with regulating esports (video games not involving money). India’s
gaming market is currently estimated at USD 2.6 billion and expected to be worth USD 8.6 billion by
2027.
222. What is the name of the digital project funded by Google to map the language diversity of
India?
[A] Project Bharat
[B] Project Vaani
[C] Project Echo
[D] Project Inimai
Answer: Project Vaani
The Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), ARTPARK (AI and Robotics Technology Park) and Google have
partnered together for 'Project Vaani' Initiative. The digital project aims to map the language diversity of
India by collecting speech sets of about a million people across 773 districts. The project aims to record
over 150,000 hours of speech, part of which will be transcribed in local scripts. The goal is to boost
development of automatic speech recognition, speech to speech translation and natural language
understanding.
223. International Carbon Exchange Private Ltd (ICX) is the wholly-owned subsidiary of which
institution?
[A] Power Exchange India Limited
[B] Indian Energy Exchange
[C] NTPC Limited
[D] REC Limited
Answer: Indian Energy Exchange
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) announced to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary, International Carbon
Exchange Private Ltd (ICX). ICX will enable participants to buy and sell voluntary carbon credits at
competitive prices through its platform and facilitate reduction of global green house gases emission by
45% by 2030.
224. Which company has recently bagged 255 MW Hybrid (wind and solar) Project in Karnataka?
[A] ONGC
[B] Tata Power
[C] Reliance Power
[D] Adani Power
Answer: Tata Power
Tata Power’s subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL) has received the letter of award (LoA)
from Tata Power Delhi Distribution to set up 255 megawatt (MW) hybrid (wind and solar) power project
in Karnataka. Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) is a joint venture of Tata Power and the
Government of NCT of Delhi.
225. As of 2022, what is the minimum wage fixed for labourers in India?
[A] Rs 148 per day
[B] Rs 178 per day
[C] Rs 202 per day
[D] Rs 308 per day
Answer: Rs 178 per day
In India, the minimum wage for labourers has been fixed at Rs 178 per day. The labour ministry is
considering a shift from the minimum wage to a living wage. As per reports, India could seek help from
the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to arrive at living wages. A minimum wage is the amount
required for subsistence and is set by law while the living wage is necessary for workers to meet their
basic living requirements. The difference between the two may range from 10 to 25 per cent.
226. The Competition Commission issued demand notices to which company for its failure to pay
penalties within the stipulated time?
[A] Meta
[B] Xiaomi
[C] Google
[D] Amazon
Answer: Google
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) issued demand notices to Google for its failure to pay the
penalties within the stipulated time. CCI earlier imposed penalties on the internet major for anti-
competitive practices. Google has filed appeals before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
(NCLAT) against the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) two orders in October.
227. Which country has claimed that 18 children have died due to cough syrup made by Indian firm
Marion Biotech?
[A] Egypt
[B] Uzbekistan
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Sri Lanka
Answer: Uzbekistan
The Health Ministry of Uzbekistan said 18 children, with acute respiratory disease, have died from taking
excessive doses of a cough syrup, Doc-1 Max. It has been manufactured by Marion Biotech a Noida-
based Indian firm. The children consumed the cough syrup, which contained ethylene glycol, a
substance that ought not to be present in cough syrup. Parliamentary panel in The Gambia earlier found
unacceptable levels of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol in cough syrups made by Haryana-based
Maiden Pharma.
228. Brijesh Damani, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?
[A] Chess
[B] Badminton
[C] Billiards
[D] Cricket
Answer: Billiards
Asian Games silver medallist Brijesh Damani won his maiden National Billiards Championship as he
defeated his fellow player Dhruv Sitwala in Indore. Indian Oil’s Brijesh had defeated B. Bhaskar of
Karnataka and reigning World 6Red Champion S. Shrikrishna in quarterfinal and semifinal. At present,
Brijesh has six international medals, including a silver at the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games.
229. Which state is set to build a world-class Kayaking-Canoeing Academy?
[A] Assam
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Telangana
Answer: Uttarakhand
Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh said, a world-class Kayaking-
Canoeing Academy is to be set up at Tehri in Uttarakhand. He inaugurated the National Championship
‘Tehri Water Sports Cup’ at Tehri Lake. The new sports policy has been implemented in the state, and the
government has also announced the re-introduction of the sports quota in jobs.
230. What is the theme of the official Government of India Calendar for 2023?
[A] Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas
[B] Naya Varsh, Naye Sankalp
[C] Vikas Aur Vishwas
[D] New Hopes of India
Answer: Naya Varsh, Naye Sankalp
Union Information and broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur released the Official Government of India
Calendar for the year 2023. It has 12 themes for the 12 months to highlight the efforts made by the
Government towards public welfare. The calendar will showcase the achievements of the Government
so far and the commitment for future, with the theme ‘Naya Varsh, Naye Sankalp’. It will be made
available in 13 languages.
231. ‘Rythu Bandhu’ is the flagship scheme of which state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] Telangana
[C] West Bengal
[D] Assam
Answer: Telangana
Telangana government has launched the 10th phase of Rythu Bandhu, the investment support scheme
for farmers. Under this phase, 7,676 crores will be deposited in the bank accounts of over 70 lakh
farmers towards investment support for the Rabi crop season. The investment support is disbursed at a
rate of 5000 rupees per acre.
232. Asian Development Bank (ADB) ranked which Indian firm in its ‘Top Consulting Services Firm’
list?
[A] WAPCOS
[B] Engineering Projects (India) Ltd
[C] MECON Ltd
[D] Engineers India Ltd
Answer: WAPCOS
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has ranked Indian-PSU company WAPCOS as top amongst
consulting services firms in water and other infrastructure sectors. In another report ‘Fact Sheet – 2022’
released by the ADB, WAPCOS was placed amongst the Top 3 consultants from India involved in
consulting services contracts under ADB loan, grant, and technical assistance projects in energy,
transport and water, and other urban infrastructure sectors.
233. Which state assembly has recently passed ‘Lokayukta Bill’?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Haryana
[D] Punjab
Answer: Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Assembly unanimously passed the Maharashtra Lokayukta Act, 2022, which will give
additional powers to the Lokayukta to direct state agencies to probe public servants, including the chief
minister and state ministers. The government has accepted all the recommendations made by the
committee led by social activist Anna Hazare. The Act will now be presented in the Legislative Council
for approval.
234. Election Commission of India has developed a prototype of a remote electronic voting machine
(RVM) for which category of people?
[A] Non Resident Indians
[B] Domestic Migrant Workers
[C] Elderly citizens above 80 years
[D] Persons with Disabilities
Answer: Domestic Migrant Workers
The Election Commission of India has developed a prototype of a remote electronic voting machine
(RVM) for domestic migrant voters. It has invited political parties for a demonstration. If implemented,
migrant voters do not need to travel to their home district to exercise their franchise and this will be a
major move to increase voter participation.
235. Which state commenced India’s first Nilgiri Tahr project?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu government has issued orders to conserve the Nilgiri tahr, the state animal, at a cost of Rs
25.14 crore. This is regarded as the first Nilgiri Tahr conservation project in the country. The project
would be implemented during a 5-year period from 2022-2027, and follow a strategy including
synchronised surveys to estimate numbers of the tahrs. The tahr is an endangered species and is
protected under Schedule-I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of India, 1972.
236. Which Indian Armed Force successfully test-fired the extended-range version of BrahMos Air-
Launched missile?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
Answer: Indian Air Force
Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully test-fired the extended-range version of BrahMos Air-Launched
missile. It was test fired against a ship target from a frontline SU-30MKI aircraft. The maiden test of the
extended range of the Brahmos Air Launched missile was conducted on May 12. BrahMos missiles are
designed, developed and produced by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture company set up by India’s
DRDO and Russia’s Mashinostroyenia.
237. Which country is set to build ‘British Indian Army Memorial’?
[A] USA
[B] Germany
[C] Scotland
[D] France
Answer: Scotland
British Indian Army Memorial is set to be built in the Scottish city of Glasgow, to commemorate the
sacrifice of millions of Indian soldiers who fought for the British during the two World Wars. The
memorial is visualised as Scotland’s first permanent memorial wall to recognise the service and
sacrifice of the British Indian Army. Approximately 1.3 million Indian soldiers served in World War One,
and over 74,000 of them lost their lives.
238. Pele, who passed away recently, was a legendary footballer of which country?
[A] Germany
[B] Brazil
[C] Argentina
[D] France
Answer: Brazil
Brazil football legend Pele recently passed away due to cancer at the age of 82. His funeral is set to be
held at the stadium where Brazilian soccer legend Pele played some of his best matches. The legendary
player led Brazil to World Cup victory in 1958, 1962 and 1970. He remains one of the team’s all-time
leading scorers with 77 goals. Brazil’s Neymar tied Pele's record during this year's World Cup in Qatar.
239. Which state/UT passed a draft Solar Policy, aiming a total installed solar capacity of 6,000
megawatt by 2025?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Delhi
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Delhi
Delhi government has recently cleared the draft Delhi Solar Policy 2022. It aims to increase the share of
the city’s annual electricity demand met by solar energy from 9% at present to 25% by 2025. The draft
targets a total installed solar capacity of 6,000 megawatt by 2025. It includes benefits such as
Generation Based Incentives and subsidy for consumers. The draft has been put in public domain for 30
days after which it will be tabled before Cabinet for final approval.
240. Which state has set up a Commission to conduct a survey to ensure that OBCs are provided
reservation on the basis of ‘Triple test’?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has set up a five-member commission, which will conduct a survey to ensure that the
OBCs are provided reservation on the basis of the triple test, as mandated by the Supreme Court. Earlier,
the Allahabad High Court ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to hold urban local body elections
without reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) because the ‘triple test’ requirement had not
been fulfilled.
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