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Q.1. World Turtle Day is annually observed across the
globe on which day?

A.21rd May

B.25rd June

C.21rd June

D.23rd May

E.2rd June
WORLD TURTLE DAY
2022
World Turtle Day is
annually observed across
the globe on 23rd May to
create awareness about
the plight of turtles and
tortoises and their natural
habitats.

23rd May 2022 marks the

celebration of the 22nd
World Turtle Day The
theme of World Turtle
Day 2022 is “Shellebrate!”
Asks Everyone to
Love and Save Turtles.
Q.2.As per 3rdAdvance Estimates, the estimated production of
Foodgrains during 2021-22 is……..

A. 320.16 million tonnes

B. 314.51 million tonnes

C. 316.06 million tonnes

D. 310.14 million tonnes

E. 318.06 million tonnes

THIRD ADVANCE ESTIMATES FOR PRODUCTION
OF MAJOR CROPS 2021- 22
Foodgrains: 314.51 million tonnes,
1. Rice 129.66 million tonnes. (record),
2. Wheat106.41 million tonnes,
3. Nutri / Coarse Cereals 50.70 million tonnes,
4. Maize 33.18 million tonnes. (record),
5. Pulses 27.75 million tonnes.(record),
6. Tur4.35 million tonnes,
7. Gram13.98 million tonnes.(record)
SECOND ADVANCE ESTIMATES OF PRODUCTION OF MAJOR
CROPS FOR 2021-22
Oilseeds 38.50 million tonnes. (record),
1. Groundnut10.09 million tonnes,
2. Soyabean13.83 million tonnes,
3. Rapeseed and Mustard 11.75 million tonnes.(record),
Sugarcane 430.50 million tonnes(record),
Cotton 31.54 million bales (each of 170 kg),
Jute & Mesta 10.22 million bales (each of 180 kg).
Q.3. MoRD inks MoU with social platform for Online Marketing of
SHG’s Products ?

A. Flipkart

B. Amazon

C. Shopee

D. Snapdeel

E. Meesho
MORD AND AMAZON INKS MOU FOR ONLINE MARKETING
OF SHG’S PRODUCTS ON AMAZON SAHELI PLATFORM

On May 12 2022, The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and Amazon

Seller Services Private Limited (Amazon) signed a Non-Financial
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.

This MoU will enable the Self Help Group (SHG) entrepreneurs under
Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-
NRLM) to offer their products to the buyers across India through Amazon
Saheli Storefront.
Q.4. Which state Govt Launched ‘Chaara-Bijaee Yojana’?

A. Kerala

B. Assam

C. Gujrat

D. Pujab

E. Haryana
 HARYANA GOVT
LAUNCHED ‘CHAARA-
BIJAEE YOJANA’
INCENTIVISING FODDER
CULTIVATING FARMERS
On May 10 2022, The Haryana
Agriculture Minister, Jai
Parkash Dalal launched the
‘Chaara – Bijaee Yojana’, a
scheme launched to provide
financial assistance of Rs
10,000 per acre (Upto 10 acres)
to farmers cultivating
and supplying fodder to
Gaushalas (Cowsheds).
Q.5. India's first green-field grain-based ethanol plant has been
inaugurated in which state?

A. Gujarat

B. Odisha

C. Bihar

D. Telangana

E. Kerala
 INDIA’S FIRST GREENFIELD GRAIN-BASED ETHANOL
PRODUCTION PLANT INAUGURATED IN BIHAR
Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, opened the country’s first
greenfield grain-based ethanol factory in Purnia(or Purnea), Bihar on 30th
April 2022 and indicated that ethanol production would help cut the cost of
petrol while also creating jobs.

This plant is set to produce 65,000 litres of ethanol per day and it will need
150 tons of maize and rice every day.
Q.6. ∙ In Buffalo, which breed majorly contributes as per the 20th
livestock census?

A. Badhawari

B. Murrah

C. Mehsana

D. NilinRavi

E. None of these
 SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA RELEASES BREED-WISE
REPORT OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY BASED ON 20TH
LIVESTOCK CENSUS
The report has covered 184 recognized indigenous/exotic &
crossbred breeds of 19 selected species that are registered by the
NBAGR (National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources).

There are 41 recognized indigenous whereas 4 exotic/crossbred breeds

of cattle covered in this report.

As per the report, the Exotic and Crossbred animal contribute

nearly 26.5% of the total cattle population whereas 73.5% are
Indigenous and Non-descript cattle.
Crossbred Jersey has the highest share with 49.3% as compared to
39.3% of Crossbred Holstein Friesian (HF) in total Exotic/Crossbred
cattle. Gir, Lakhimi and Sahiwal breeds have major contribution in
total Indigenous Cattle.

In Buffalo, the Murrah breed majorly contributes with 42.8% which

is commonly found in UP and Rajasthan.

In Sheep, there are 3 exotics and 26 indigenous breeds were found in

the country.

Among the pure exotic breeds, Corriedale breed majorly contributes

with 17.3% and in the indigenous breeds the Nellore breed contribute
the highest in the category with 20.0% share.
In Goats, there are 28 indigenous breeds found in the country. The
Black Bengal breed contributes the highest with 18.6%.

In exotic/crossbred pigs, crossbred pig contributes 86.6%

whereas Yorkshire contributes majorly with 8.4%. In indigenous pigs,
Doom breed major contributes with 3.9%.

In Horse & Ponies, the share of Marwari breed majorly contributes

with 9.8%.

In Donkeys, the share of Spiti breed contributes with 8.3%. ∙ In Camel,

Bikaneri breed majorly contributes with 29.6%.

In Poultry, desi fowl, Aseel breed majorly contribute in both

backyard poultry and commercial poultry farm.
Q.7. The Prime Minister has inaugurated Nano Urea (Liquid) plant In
which state?

A. Rajasthan

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Maharashtra

D. Gujarat

E. MP
Q. 8. The World No Tobacco Day Award 2022 has won by Which state
?

A. Gujarat

B. Odisha

C. Jharkhand

D. Bihar

E. UP
Q.9. In which state become the first honey village Manghar
located in the country?

A. Assam

B. Maharashtra

C. Goa

D. Karnataka

E. Kerala
Q.10. The first Centre of Excellence for Khadi will open in which
city?

A. Indore

B. Hyderabad

C. Pune

D. New Delhi

E. Bengaluru
 In Delhi, India’s first Khadi
Centre of Excellence will open
The Centre of Excellence
for Khadi has set out to make
Khadi a universal, classic and
value driven brand. Union
Minister for Micro Small and
Medium Enterprises Shri
Narayan Rane will inaugurate
the first Centre of Excellence
for Khadi on 11th May 2022 in
New Delhi.
Q.11. ‘ India's first cow ambulance service has been started In
which state?

A. Kerala

B. Assam

C. Sikkim

D. Meghalaya

E. Tripura
 ASSAM GETS COW AMBULANCE SERVICE
An ambulance service for sick and injured cows was inaugurated in
Assam's Dibrugarh district. The service, to be run by Gopal
Gaushala, was inaugurated by Dibrugarh Deputy Commissioner
Biswajit Pegu on Friday.

The 'gaushala' or chow shelter had also set up a hospital for cows
here in 2020.
Q.12. Which Indian state is the first to set up a Gene Bank Project?

A. Kerala

B. Maharashtra

C. West Bengal

D. Telangana

E. Uttar Pradesh
 MAHARASHTRA CABINET APPROVED FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND
‘MAHARASHTRA GENE BANK PROJECT’
Maharashtra Cabinet approved the ‘Maharashtra Gene Bank’, a first-of-its-
kind project in India. To conserve genetic resources in Maharashtra
including marine diversity, seeds of local crops, and animal diversity. In the
next five years, an amount of Rs 172.39 crores will be spent on these seven
focus areas.
The ‘Maharashtra Gene Bank Project’ will work on seven themes:
1. Marine biodiversity
2. Local crop/seed varieties
3. Indigenous cattle breeds
4. Freshwater biodiversity
5. Grassland, scrubland, and animal grazing land biodiversity
6. Conservation and management plans for areas under forest right
7. Rejuvenation of forest areas.
Q.13. Who bags the World Food Prize 2022?

A. Cynthia Rosenzweig

B. Barbara Stinson

C. Ratanlal

D. Sakuntala devi

E. Karl Marks
 WORLD Food Prize 2022
On May 5, 2022, The Des Moines-based World Food Prize Foundation
has conferred the World Food Prize 2022 to National Aeronautics and
Space Administration’s (NASA) Cynthia Rosenzweig, an American
agronomist and climatologist, in recognition of her modelling of the
climate crisis’ impact on food production

The 2022 World Food Prize Laureate was announced by Barbara

Stinson, President of the World Food Prize Foundation during a
ceremony hosted by the United States(US) Department of State.

Her modelling work has provided a foundation for decision-makers

around the world to create strategies to mitigate climate change and
adapt our food systems to a changing planet, which has helped
communities worldwide address the consequences of Earth’s changing
climate.
 WORLD TUNA DAY 2022
The United Nations (UN)’s World Tuna
Day is annually observed across the
globe on 2nd May to create awareness
about the importance of tuna resources
for food security and nutrition, economic
development, employment,
government revenue, livelihoods, culture
and recreation. The first-ever World Tuna
Day was observed on 2nd May 2017.
 UN’S FIRST INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PLANT HEALTH – 12TH
MAY 2022
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) is
annually observed across the globe on 12th May to create global awareness on
the importance of plant health towards end hunger, reduce poverty,
protect biodiversity and the environment, and boost economic development.
12th May 2022 marks the observance of the first ever International Day of
Plant Health.
 WORLD BEE DAY 2022
The United Nations(UN)’s World
Bee Day is annually observed
across the globe on 20th May to
raise awareness of the essential
role bees and other
pollinators play in keeping people
and the planet healthy.

The theme of World Bee Day

2022 is ‘Bee Engaged:
Celebrating the diversity of
bees and beekeeping systems’.
 INTERNATIONAL TEA DAY 2022
The United Nations(UN) International Tea Day is annually observed across
the globe on 21st May to promote the production and consumption of tea
across the globe and to create awareness about the significance of tea in
combating global poverty and hunger.

The day is observed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the

United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with other relevant organisations.
The first ever UN’s International Tea Day was observed on 21st May 2020.
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