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S.No. Topics Page No.
1. APPOINTMENTS 1
2. AWARDS & HONOURS 7
3. BANKING 10
4. BOOKS & AUTHORS 15
5. OBITUARIES 18
6. ECONOMY 20
7. INTERNATIONAL 28
8. NATIONAL 32
9. PERSONS IN NEWS 42
10. PLACES IN NEWS 44
11. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 49
12. SEMINARS & MEETINGS 52
13. SPECIAL DAYS 55
14. SPORTS 60
15. STATE 66
16. SURVEYS 77
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Sreedhar’s C C E CURRENT AFFAIRS -AUGUST-2022
1. APPOINTMENTS
1. Who has been re-elected as the President of FIDE?
1) Arkady Dvorkovich 2) Viswanathan Anand
3) R Praggnanandhaa 4) Mike Hoffpauir 5) Jim Berry
[Explanation: Former Russian deputy PM Arkady Dvorkovich was re-elected for a second
term as president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), defeating a Ukrainian who
had criticized him over Moscow’s actions in Ukraine. Indian chess grandmaster
Viswanathan Anand, a five-time world champion, was elected deputy president.]
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2. Who will be the 49th Chief Justice of India?
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1) U ULalit
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3) Sanjay Kishan Kaul
2) Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
4) B. V. Nagarathna 5) HimaKohli
[Explanation: Chief Justice Ramana will retire on August 26 and Justice Lalit will be
sworn in as the 49th Chief Justice of India on August 27. He would have a short tenure of
74 days. Justice Lalit will retire on November 8 and after that Justice DY Chandrachud
will be appointed as the 50th Chief Justice of India.]
Who has elected as 14th Vice President of India?
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1) Dr Pradeep Kumar Joshi 2) Venkaiah Naidu
3) Jagdeep Dhankhar 4) N. V. Ramana 5) Margaret Alva
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[Explanation: He secured 74.36 percent, the highest ever votes received in the last six
vice presidential elections held since 1997. He defeated the opposition's Margaret Alva to
emerge as a winner. Mr. Dhankhar was appointed as the Governor of Bengal in 2019. He
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resigned from the post on July the 17th after his name was announced as the Vice-
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).]
4. Who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of Unity Small Finance Bank?
1) Jaspal Bindra 2) Inderjit Camotra 3) Vinod Rai
4) Ranjit Rath 5) Deepak Parekh
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[Explanation: A senior banker with over 25 years of experience across India, Camotra
held various leadership positions at Standard Chartered Bank. In January 2022, the bank
appointed Vinod Rai, the former CAG of India, as its chairman.Unity Small Finance Bank
is a new age, the digital-first bank which was recently elevated to a ‘Scheduled Bank’ and
was included in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act.]
5. Who has been Appointed as Assistant DG of International Crops Research Institute
for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)?
1) Jacqueline d'Arros Hughes 2) Jacqueline Hughes
3) Sanjay Agarwal 4) NKalaiselvi 5) David Bergvinson
[Explanation: Sanjay Agarwal from the Indian Administrative Service, who is currently
the Chair of the Government of India’s Committee on Minimum Support Price, joined the
ICRISAT as its new Assistant Director General. Mr. Agarwal is a 1984-batch IAS officer of
Uttar Pradesh cadre. He has over 37 years of experience in administration and public
policy.]
6. Who has been appointed as the PM of Papua New Guinea?
1) Mario Draghi 2) James Marape
3) Dinesh Gunawardena
4) Anthony Albanese 5) Ranil Wickremesinghe
[Explanation: James Marape has been returned as Papua New Guinea’s PM for its 11th
parliament after a fraught and violent election period that has run for roughly six weeks.
Marape – who became prime minister in 2019 after toppling his predecessor and former
party leader, Peter O’Neill – was invited to form government by the governor general, after
his Pangu Pati secured 36 seats. Capital: Port Moresby, Currency: Kina]
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7. Who has been appointed as new US Consul General in Mumbai?
1) Indermit Gill 2) Mike Hankey
3) António Guterres
4) Yair Lapid 5) Ketanji Jackson
[Explanation: Hankey, who succeeds the former Consul General David J Ranz. Prior to
this, Hankey served as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Amman. He
also headed the Palestinian Affairs Unit at US Embassy in Jerusalem from its establishment
in early 2019 as the lead for US engagement with the Palestinians.]
8. Who has been appointed as the Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer for
the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP)?
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1) Kurt Waldheim 2) Guillermo Pablo Rios
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3) Jose Eladio Alcain
4) Kofi Annan 5) Antonio Guterres
[Explanation: Rear Admiral Guillermo Pablo Ríos of Argentina succeeds Major General
José EladioAlcaín of Uruguay, who will shortly complete his assignment. Prior to this, he
was Marines Infantry Commander (Corps Commander) (2020-2021); Marines Infantry Fleet
Commander (Brigade Commander) (2019); Education Department Chief, Navy Warfare
School (2018); and Defence, Military, Naval and Air Attaché in Russia (2016-2018).]
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9. Govt has extended the tenure of Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) chief
_______ by 3 months.
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1) Inderjit Camotra 2) Arkady Dvorkovich 3) VG Somani
4) S Eswara Reddy 5) Sanjay Agarwal
[Explanation: During the pandemic, the incumbent DCGI has played a key role from
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approval of covid-19 vaccines to approval of lifesaving drugs and ensuring its quality in
combatting the covid-19 pandemic.DCGI which works to ensure the quality of drugs and
cosmetics sold in the country, gives approval for new drugs and regulates clinical trials.]
10. Who among the following has been appointed as the brand ambassador for
Mastercard?
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1) Lakshya Sen 2) Kidambi Srikanth

3) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy 4) Chirag Shetty 5) All of the above
[Explanation: Mastercard has partnered with leading badminton players winners of the
Thomas Cup 2022 and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, to promote digital
payments in India. As per the company, this partnership is in line with the efforts of the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and PM Modi’s vision of Digital India.Creating awareness
about the convenience and safety of digital payments in India is a top priority for
Mastercard.]
11. Who has been appointed as the President of Kenya?
1) Inderjit Camotra 2) Dinesh Gunawardena 3) William Ruto
4) Mario Draghi 5) James Marape
[Explanation: He narrowly beat his rival, Raila Odinga, taking 50.5 per cent of the vote.
However, the announcement was delayed amid scuffles and allegations of vote-rigging
by Mr Odinga's campaign. This was the first time Mr Ruto, 55, had run for president. He
has served as deputy president for 10 years. Kenya Capital: Nairobi, currency: Kenyan
Shilling.]
12. Who has been appointed as the new CEO of National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)?
1) Inderjit Camotra 2) Sanjay Agarwal 3) Piyush Goyal
4) Jagdeep Dhankhar 5) Amit Shah
[Explanation: Piyush Goyal will be replaced by Chandraker Bharti. The NATGRID or
national intelligence grid is a federal intelligence gathering organisation created to enhance
India’s counter-terrorism capabilities. Piyush Goyal is currently serving as an additional
secretary (AS) in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). NATGRID: HQ- New Delhi, India.]
13. Who has been Appointed as the Executive Secretary of New UNFCCC?
1) T. Raja Kumar 2) Alvaro Lario 3) Indermit Gill
4) Simon Stiell 5) Mohan Subramanian
[Explanation: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Simon Stiell as the
new Executive Secretary of the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat based in Bonn,
Germany. From March 2013 to June 2022, Simon Stiell served as a senior minister in the
Government of Grenada holding the portfolios of Minister for Climate Resilience and the
Environment for five years.]
14. Who has been reappointed as MD and CEO of Paytm?
1) MadhurDeora 2) Ravi Chandra Adusumalli
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3) Vijay Shekhar Sharma 4) Nakul Jain 5) Srinivas Yanamandra
[Explanation: The company's shareholders have voted with a 99.67 per cent majority in
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favour of Vijay Shekhar Sharma's reappointment as the Managing Director for five more
years, designated as "Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer" of the company.
The decision was taken during the 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of One97
Communications Limited (OCL) which owns the brand Paytm.]
Who has been appointed as the Secretary to President Droupadi Murmu?
1) Rajesh Verma
4) Pramod Kumar Mishra
2) Kapil Dev Tripathi
5) Vivek Kumar
3) Saket Kumar
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[Explanation: Odisha cadre 1987-batch IAS officer, Rajesh Verma has been appointed
as the Secretary to President Droupadi Murmu. He replaces the incumbent Kapil Dev
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Tripathi, a 1980-batch IAS officer. He is currently serving as Secretary of the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs & has also served as principal secretary to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik.]
16. Who has been re-appointed as the Union Home Secretary for One Year?
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1) T.V. Somnathan 2) Rajiv Gauba 3) Ajay Kumar Bhalla

4) Rajesh Bhushan 5) Vikram Singh
[Explanation: The Centre has extended the term of Union home secretary Ajay Kumar
Bhalla by one year to August 22, 2023. The order was issued by the according to a
Personnel Ministry order. Bhalla, a 1984-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer
of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, was appointed as the Home Secretary in August 2019.]
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17. Who has been appointed as director of National Institute of Immunology (NII)?
1) Tarun Bajaj 2) Rajesh Verma 3) AntimPanghal
4) Debasisa Mohanty 5) Vijay Shekar Sharma
[Explanation: Odia scientist, Debasisa Mohanty was appointed as Director NII. He is
currently working as a staff scientist at NII. The ACC has approved the appointment, with
effect from the date of assumption of charge of the post and up to the age of his
superannuation. The post felt vacant after Rajesh Verma, a 1987 batch IAS officer of Odisha
cadre, was appointed as Secretary to President Droupadi Murmu on August 18.]
18. Government has approved Meenesh Shah to hold charge as NDDB Chairman for
another _________.
1) 9 months 2) 10 months 3) 6 months 4) 8 months 5) 5 months
[Explanation: The Centre has extended the tenure of Meenesh C Shah, executive director
of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), for another six months until November 30,
2022 to hold the charge of the premier organisation. The post of a full time Chairman of
NDDB has been vacant since December 2020. NDDB HQ- Anand, Gujarat. Founded: 1965.]
19. Centre has given additional charge of the post of corporate secretary to Whom?
1) Rajiv Gauba 2) SamantGoel 3) Ajay Seth
4) V. AnanthaNageswaran 5) Tarun Bajaj
[Explanation: The decision cleared by the highest appointment body ACC led by PM
Narendra Modi stated that Bajaj shall remain at the helm of corporate affairs ministry ‘until
further orders. Earlier this year Bajaj was given the additional charge of Economic Affairs
Secretary till August 12 as incumbent EAS Ajay Seth was on leave. Tarun Bajaj was
appointed as the revenue secretary under the Ministry of Finance in April 2021.]
20. Who has been appointed as India's High Commissioner to UK?
1) Pradeep Kumar Rawat 2) Pranay Kumar Verma
3) Vikram Doraiswami 4) SudhakarDalela 5) Naveen Srivastava
[Explanation: Vikram K. Doraiswami, a seasoned diplomat appointed as India’s new
High Commissioner to the UK which is seen as a significant position given the two nations’
expanding strategic alliance. He is an Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh currently.
He is an Indian Foreign Service officer from the 1992 batch. At May 1994, he was appointed
Third Secretary in the Indian High Commission in Hong Kong after completing his in-
service training in New Delhi between 1992 and 1993.]
21. Who has appointed as the interim secretary of All India Chess Federation (AICF)?
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1) Vipnesh Bharadwaj 2) Arkady Dvorkovich 3) Sanjay Kapoor
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4) Bharat Singh Chauhan 5) Mr Ajay Patel
[Explanation: AICF has appointed Vipnesh Bharadwaj as its interim secretary after the
Delhi High Court reiterated its order of removing former chief Bharat Singh Chauhan.The
HC’s decision and reinstated Chauhan in his post till August 15, keeping in mind the 44th
Chess Olympiad which was held in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu from July 28 to August
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Who has been appointed as the new CFO of Credit Suisse?
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1) Dixit Joshi 2) Sudha Balakrishnan 3) Jeremy Barnum
4) Andre Schulten 5) Rachel Ruggeri
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[Explanation: Credit Suisse has hired Deutsche Bank's Dixit Joshi as chief financial
officer and promoted Francesca McDonagh to chief operating officer as the Swiss lender's
new boss overhauls the top ranks. Under the reshuffle, Joshi, who was group treasurer
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at Deutsche Bank, will join on Oct. 1 He had previously worked at Credit Suisse from
1995 to 2003. Credit Suisse HQ- Zürich, Switzerland]
23. Who has been appointed as the interim head coach of Team India for the 2022
Asia Cup?
1) VVS Laxman 2) Rahul Dravid 3) Rohit Sharma
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4) KL Rahul 5) MS Dhoni
[Explanation: National Cricket Academy (NCA) head VVS Laxman will perform the duties
of interim head coach for the upcoming Asia Cup after Rahul Dravid tested positive for
COVID19. Dravid is currently in isolation and will link up with the squad once he tests
negative. "VVS Laxman, Head Cricket, NCA will be the interim Head Coach for Team India
(Senior Men) for the upcoming ACC Asia Cup 2022, to be played in the UAE.]
24. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of DRDO?
1) G Satheesh Reddy 2) Samir V Kamat 3) Rajesh Verma
4) Vikram Doraiswami 5) Rajkiran Rai
[Explanation: Kamat succeeds Dr. G Satheesh Reddy who will take charge as Scientific
Advisor to Raksha Mantri. Earlier, Dr. Kamat was Director General Naval Systems &
Materials (NS & M) at DRDO since July 2017. Dr Kamat will hold the charge of chairman at
DRDO till he attains 60 years of age or until further notice. DRDO HQ- Delhi, Founded:
1958.]
25. Who has been appointed as the ED for India at the International Monetary Fund
(IMF)?
1) Kristalina Georgieva 2) Gita Gopinath 3) KV Subramanian
4) Krishna Srinivasan 5) Vikram Doraiswami
[Explanation: Subramanian's term will begin from November and will continue for a period
of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier, by curtailing the tenure of eminent
economist Surjit S Bhalla as ED (India), IMF up to 31 October, 2022. Subramanian had in
2021 stepped down as Chief Economic Adviser after a 3-year tenure.]
26. Who has taken charge of SBICAP Securities as the new MD & CEO?
1) Naresh Yadav 2) Mahendra N Shah
3) Deepak Kumar Lalla 4) Amitava Chatterjee 5) Dinesh Kumar Khara
[Explanation: He replaced his Naresh Yadav, after his latest stint as the Head of the
Wealth Management Business for SBI. Lalla earned his Master’s in Commerce and Diploma
in Banking & Finance from Rajasthan University and moved on to join one of the most
prestigious banks in India, SBI, where he served for over 37 years. SBICAP a full-fledged
investment house where a customer can invest in any product right from Equity, Derivative,
IPO etc.]
27. Who has been appointed as the executive vice-president and head of Disney + Hot
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star?
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1) Alkesh Kumar Sharma
4) S.Somnath
2) G Ashok Kumar
5) TS Tirumutri
3) Sajith Sivanandan
[Explanation: Disney’s International Content and Operations is India’s largest streaming

service and Sajith Sivanandan has previously worked with Google. Sajith Sivanandan
will be reporting to Chairman of Disney’s International Content and Operations Group,
Rebecca Campbell, and President of Disney Star, K. Madhavan. He will start working
with Disney+Hotstar in October with a dual reporting line of Disney Star.]
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28. Recently who has been elected treasurer in the Commonwealth Parliamentary
Association Conference (CPA)?
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1) Anurag Sharma 2) Om Birla 3) Aditi Mittal
4) RuchiSavam 5) Vin Rana
[Explanation: Lok Sabha MP Anurag Sharma has been elected as CPA treasurer at the
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grouping’s 65th conference held at Halifax in Canada. Sharma is a member of the delegation
of Indian parliamentarians, led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, to the conference. Sharma
is a member of the delegation of Indian parliamentarians, led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om
Birla.Sharma, a BJP MP from Jhansi, will now be in the CPA’s executive council and his
presence will boost the number of Indians in the body to four.]
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29. Who has been appointed as President of The Indian Olympic Association?
1) Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra 2) Adille Sumariwalla
3) Anil Khanna 4) Rajeev Mehta 5) Shrikant Madhav Vaidya
[Explanation: Sumariwalla has become the first-ever Olympian to be appointed as the
President of IOA. He had represented India in the men's 100m sprint during the 1980
Moscow Olympics. Earlier in July this year, former President Narinder Batra had vacated
the top position of IOA citing personal reasons.]
30. Who has appointed as Serbian PM for another term?
1) AleksandarVucic 2) KatalinNovák 3) Ana Brnabic
4) Viktor Orbán 5) Rumen Radev
[Explanation: Brnabic becomes Serbia’s first female prime minister and the first openly
gay premier in the Balkans, where homophobia remains widespread. Serbia is home to
about seven million people, most of them Orthodox Christians. Serbia capital: Belgrade,
Currency: Dinar.]
31. Who has been appointed Whole-Time Member of SEBI?
1) Ajay Tyagi 2) Madhabi Puri Buch
3) Ananth Narayan Gopalakrishnan 4) G. Mahalingam 5) A. K. Chaturvedi
[Explanation: ACC has appointed Ananth Narayan Gopalakrishnan, an associate
professor at SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), as a whole-time
member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). With this appointment,
Gopalakrishnan becomes the fourth whole-time member of SEBI, which had been
functioning with a vacancy for the position since November 2021.]
32. Who has become the first Indian MD & CEO of Mercedes-Benz in India?
1) Santosh Iyer 2) Subramanian Sundar 3) Dinesh Pant
4) R Subramaniakumar 5) Nitin Chugh
[Explanation: German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has named Santosh Iyer as the
Managing Director & CEO of the Indian operations with effect from January 1, 2023. Santosh
Iyer, 46, is currently working as Vice President, Sales & Marketing and would be the first
Indian to lead Mercedes-Benz India operations.]
33. Who has been appointed as the World Bank’s Country Director for India?
1) Junaid Kamal Ahmad 2) Auguste Tano Kouamé
3) Anshula Kant 4) David Malpass 5) Sanjay Arora
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[Explanation: The World Bank has appointed Auguste Tano Kouamé as the Country
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Director for India. The World Bank has appointed Auguste Tano Kouamé as the Country
Director for India. World Bank Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States; President:
David Malpass.]
Who has been appointed as the principal DG of the Press Information Bureau?
1) Jaideep Bhatnagar
4) Sanjay Arora
2) Satyendra Prakash
5) RS Sodhi
3) Dr. VK Paul
[Explanation: The 1988 batch Indian Information Service (IIS) officer, Prakash, the Principal
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Director General of the Central Bureau of Communication, will succeed Jaideep
Bhatnagar.Prakash was recently honoured by the Election Commission of India for his
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outreach campaigns to increase voters participation in elections after the Covid-19 pandemic.]
35. Who has been appointed as brand ambassador for Noise?
1) Hrithik Roshan 2) Rahul Dravid 3) Vaani Kapoor
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4) Farhan Akhtar 5) Daniel Brühl

[Explanation: Vaani Kapoor, a popular actor and youth icon, has been chosen by Noise,
India’s top connected lifestyle brand, to represent its upcoming Noise X-Fit 2 wristwatch.
Noise unveiled the X-Fit series in collaboration with HRX, an Indian fitness company that
is owned by Exceed Entertainment and Hrithik Roshan.]
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36. Who has been sworn in as the Central Vigilance Commissioner?

1) Suresh N Patel 2) Rajiv Gauba 3) Arvind Kumar
4) Praveen Kumar 5) Shweta Singh
[Explanation: Mr. Patel, who has been working as the acting Central Vigilance
Commissioner (CVC) since June 2022, was sworn in as the chief of the probity watchdog
Central Vigilance Commission by President Droupadi Murmu.Mr. Patel, former managing
director and chief executive officer of Andhra Bank, was in April 2020.]
37. Who has been appointed as Chairman of Vodafone Idea?
1) HimanshuKapania 2) Ravinder Takkar 3) Akshaya Moondra
4) Kumar Mangalam Birla 5) Rajeev Mehta
[Explanation: Ravinder Takkar currently MD and CEO of VIL.Takkar's appointment came
after its current chairman HimanshuKapania decided to step down. VI Founder: Kumar
Mangalam Birla;Headquarters: Gandhinagar.]
38. Who has been appointed as CMD of Oil India?
1) Sushil Chandra Mishra 2) Ranjit Rath 3) Subhash Kumar
4) Arun Kumar Singh 5) Shrikant Madhav Vaidya
[Explanation: Ranjit Rath has taken over as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)
of state-run Oil India Ltd (OIL). He replaces Sushil Chandra Mishra who retired on 30
June.An alumnus of IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur and with an experience of more than
25 years in the field of geosciences, Rath, prior to his appointment as the Oil India CMD,
Rath was the CMD Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Ltd. Oil India Headquarters: Noida;
Founded: 18 February 1959.]
2.AWARDS AND HONOURS

1. Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu has presented the prestigious President’s
Colours to which state government?
1) Kerala 2) Manipur 3) Rajasthan
4) Tamil Nadu 5) Gujarat
[Explanation: Tamil Nadu has the highest number of women police stations and the
second highest number of women police personnel in the country. It also holds the
distinction of establishing the first women commando force in the country. The President’s
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Colours is the highest honour bestowed upon any Military/ State police in recognition of
its exceptional service of at least 25 years to the nation.]
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Who among the following was honoured with Ladakh's highest civilian award
‘dPal rNgam Duston’?
1) Jeffrey Armstrong
3) Aparna Balamurali
4) KP Kumaran
2) Dalai Lama
5) Kaushik Rajashekara
[Explanation: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama was honoured with the 'dPal rNgam
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Duston' award for his immense contribution to humanity, especially towards the union
territory. Leh which celebrated the 'dPal rNgam Duston' with great fervour on the occasion
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of its foundation day at Sindhu Ghat. Ladakh and Tibet are connected by the mighty
Indus River along with religious and cultural similarities.]
3. Who has received the ‘Distinguished Indologist for 2021’ award?
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1) Pallavi Singh 2) Jeffrey Armstrong

3) Kaushik Rajashekara
4) KP Kumaran 5) Michelle Poonawalla
[Explanation: Canadian scholar, Jeffrey Armstrong has been awarded the Indian Council
for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Distinguished Indologist for 2021. He has presented the
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award in a ceremony by Manish, India’s consul-general in Vancouver. The citation for the
award states that it has been conferred upon Armstrong “in recognition of his outstanding
contribution to the study/teaching/research in India’s philosophy, thought, history, art,
culture, Indian languages, literature, civilization, society, etc”.]
4. Who among the following has crowned as Miss India USA 2022?
1) Akshi Jain 2) Tanvi Grover
3) Aarya Walvekar
4) Harnaaz Sandhu 5) Hijab Again
[Explanation: 18-year-old Indian American from Virginia, Aarya Walvekar, has been
crowned Miss India USA 2022 at the annual pageant held in New Jersey. Saumya Sharma,
a second-year premedical student at the University of Virginia, was declared first runner
up and Sanjana Chekuri of New Jersey was the second runner-up. This year marks the
40th anniversary of the pageant which is the longest-running Indian pageant outside of
India.]
5. Who has won the World Women Entrepreneurs’ Award?
1) Sangeetha Abhayan 2) Falguni Nayar
3) Khushboo Jain
4) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw 5) Malini Agarwal
[Explanation: Sangeetha Abhayan, a Kerala-based entrepreneur, won the World Women
Entrepreneurs' Award instituted by the Junior Chamber International Hong Kong (JCIHK)
for her handloom and handicrafts start-up's performance in tune with the United Nation's
sustainable development goals (SDGs).]
6. Who has become first South Asian to win Lisbon Triennale Lifetime Achievement
Award?
1) Marina Tabassum 2) Shashi Tharoor
3) Ramadhar Singh 4) Puneeth Rajkumar 5) Kaushik Rajashekara
[Explanation: As the first recipient from the global south and the first South Asian,
renowned Bangladeshi architect, researcher, and educator Marina Tabassum received
the prestigious Lisbon Triennale Millennium bcp Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lisbon
Architecture Triennale panel commended Marina Tabassum for providing an inspiring
example of work with local communities that may have a beneficial impact all over the
world.]
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7. Who has received France’s highest civilian award “Chevalier de la Legion
d’Honneur” in 2022?
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1) Shashi Tharoor
3) Jeffrey Armstrong
2) Ramadhar singh
4) Donovan 5) Dwight Eisenhower
[Explanation: The French government is honoring him for his writings and speeches
and the French Ambassador here Emmanuel Lenain has written to Tharoor informing him
about the award. In 2010, Tharoor had received a similar honour from the Spanish
government, when the King of Spain had bestowed upon him the Encomienda de la Real
Order Espanola de Carlos III.]
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8. How many Police personnel have been awarded the Police Medals on the occasion
of Independence Day, 2022?
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1) 347 2) 960 3) 1240 4) 1082 5) 657
[Explanation: Among the majority of the 347 Gallantry Awards, 204 personnel are being
awarded for their gallant action in Jammu & Kashmir, 80 personnel for their gallant action
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in Left Wing Extremism affected areas and 14 personnel for their gallant action in North-
East Region. Among the personnel receiving Gallantry Awards, 109 are from CRPF, 108
are from J&K Police, 19 are from BSF, 42 are from Maharashtra, 15 are from Chhattisgarh
and the remaining from the other States/UTs and CAPFs.]
9. Who among the following has approved 107 Gallantry awards for Armed Forces
and CAPF personnel?
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1) Narendra Modi 2) Droupadi Murmu

3) Jagdeep Dhankhar 4) Vivek Ram Chaudhari 5) Amit Shah
[Explanation: President of India, Droupadi Murmu has approved 107 Gallantry awards
to Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel on the occasion of
Independence Day 2022. The awards include 3-Kirti Chakra, 13- Shaurya Chakras, two
bar to Sena Medals (gallantry), 81 Sena Medals (gallantry), one Nao Sena Medal (gallantry)
and seven Vayu Sena Medals (gallantry).]
10. Who has won Pulitzer Prize in Illustrated Reporting, Commentary category?
1) Danish Siddiqui 2) Fat Ham 3) Adnan Abidi
4) Amit Dave 5) Fahmida Azim
[Explanation: Bangladesh-born Fahmida Azim working for the Insider online magazine
of United States has been selected for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize under the category of
Illustrated Reporting and Commentary. She is among the four journalists including Anthony
Del Col, Josh Adams and Walt Hickey of Insider being published from New York, selected
for their work on the Chinese oppression of the Uyghurs.]
11. Who among the following has conferred with the 31st Vyas Samman literary
award?
1) Dr. Vinod Kumar Paul 2) Dr. Asghar Wajahat 3) Fahmida Azim
4) Marina Tabassum 5) Angela Merkel
[Explanation: The 31st Vyas Samman was conferred on to well-known Hindi writer Dr.
Asghar Wajahat at a function in New Delhi. Dr. Wajahat has been chosen for the prestigious
award for his play Mahabali. In his play Mahabali, Dr. Wajahat focuses on Mughal emperor
Akbar and poet Tulsidas.]
12. Which state has won the Silver Award of Outlook Traveler Awards-2022 for Best
Mountain, Hill View Destination?
1) Maharashtra 2) Gujarat 3) Tamil Nadu
4) Meghalaya 5) Telangana
[Explanation: Chennai’s Nilgiris and Conoor in Tamil Nadu won the Silver Award for the
best Mountain/Hill views Destination in India at the Outlook Traveler Awards 2022. The
Outlook Awards denote the benchmark of quality in the travel and tourism industry and
aim to take a 360-degree view of the industry. Over the years, the awards have attracted
stakeholders across various verticals.]
13. Who has crowned as the Miss Diva Universe 2022?
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1) Divita Rai 2) Sini Shetty
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3) Harnaaz Sandhu
4) Vartika Singh 5) Adline Castelino
[Explanation: Divita Rai from Karnataka was named the winner of LIVA Miss Diva Universe
2022 According to a press release, Rai will represent India at the global pageant of Miss
Universe. Telangana’s Pragnya Ayyagari was crowned LIVA Miss Diva Supranational 2022
and she will be India’s face at the international Miss Supranational pageant. Ojasvi Sharma
was adjudged the LIVA Miss Popular Choice 2022.]
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14. Who among the following has been awarded the 2022 UNESCO Peace Prize?
1) Madanjeet Singh 2) Angela Merkel
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3) Abdul Sattar Edhi
4) Aadhyaa Aravind 5) Nelson Mandela
[Explanation: Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has been awarded the UNESCO
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Peace Prize 2022 for “her efforts to welcome refugees”. In the summer of 2015, as refugees
were streaming into Europe, Merkel opened her country’s borders and famously declared
to Germans “Wir schaffen das”, “We can do this.”]
15. Who among the following has awarded the 2022 Liberty Medal?
1) Bajram Begaj 2) William Ruto
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3) Gustavo Petro
4) Volodymyr Zelenskyy 5) Ranil Wikremesinghe
[Explanation: The Liberty Medal 2022 will be awarded this fall to Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The National Constitution Center has announced that Zelenskyy
will be honoured in a ceremony in October for what it called “his heroic defence of liberty
in the face of Russian tyranny.” Ukrainian Capital: Kyiv, Currency: hryvnia.]
16. Who among the following has won the ‘Blue Plaque’ an honor that is reserved for
notable personalities who have lived and worked in London?
1) David Attenborough 2) Dadabhai Naoroji 3) J. K. Rowling
4) Michael Faraday 5) Charlie Chaplin
[Explanation: Naoroji was the first Asian who was elected as a Member of Parliament in
Britain. The Blue Plaque scheme, run by the English Heritage charity, honours the historic
significance of particular buildings across London. Naoroji’s plaque was unveiled to coincide
with the 75th-anniversary celebrations of Indian Independence. Naoroji often referred to
as the “grand old man of India”.]
17. Who among the following has won the “Best Actress award” at the Indian Film
Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2022?
1) Kareena Kapoor 2) Shefali Shah 3) Vaani Kapoor
4) Katrina Kaif 5) Sakshi Tanwar
[Explanation: Actor Shefali Shah has bagged the Best Actor (Female) award at the latest
edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). She won the prestigious award for
her performance in 'Jalsa'. Taking to her social media, Shefali shared a video from the
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022.]
3. BANKING
1. Which Co-operative Bank has entered into an agreement with SIDBI to improve
the flow of credit to the MSMEs?
1) Saraswat Co-operative Bank 2) Cosmos Co-operative Bank
3) Janata Co-operative Bank
4) SVC Co-operative Bank 5) Bharat Co-operative Bank
[Explanation: Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank was founded in India in 1906 and
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registered as a Co-operative Credit Society on 27 December 1906.For more than 115 years,
SVC Bank has acted as a reliable partner for MSMEs. SIDBI would grant a refinancing
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facility to SVC Bank in order to promote loan flow, empower MSMEs, and strengthen
economic ties. SVC Bank: HQ- Mumbai, MD: Ashish Singhal, SIDBI: HQ- Lucknow,
Founded: 2 April 1990, GM: Sanjeev Gupta.]
RBI has imposed a penalty of _______ on Bengaluru-based Jupiter Capital Private
Ltd, for breach of norms on submission of credit information.
1) Rs. 30 lakh 2) Rs. 25 lakh 3) Rs. 50 lakh 4) Rs. 75 lakh 5) Rs. 82 lakh
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[Explanation: Central bank had conducted statutory inspections of the company with
reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2021.These revealed
that the non-bank lender had not complied with regulatory directions pertaining to
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submission of credit information to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits,
submission of credit information data to Credit Information Companies.]
3. RBI has imposed a penalty of Rs.32 lakh on which bank for breach of directions on
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classification and reporting of frauds?

1) Bank of India 2) Canara Bank 3) Indian Bank
4) State Bank of India 5) Bank of Baroda
[Explanation: The Statutory Inspection for Supervisory Evaluation (ISE) of the bank was
conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2019. Indian
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Bank was in violation of certain provisions of RBI (Fraud classification and reporting by
commercial banks and select FIs) Directions, 2016. Indian Bank-HQ: Chennai, Founded
in 15 August 1907 Tagline: Your Own Bank, Banking That's Twice as Good.]
4. SEBI has imposed a fine of Rs ______ on BSE for engaging in activities unrelated
to a stock exchange.
1) 05 lakhs 2) 1.5 lakh 3) 02 lakhs 4) 03 lakhs 5) 06 lakhs
[Explanation: SEBI had examined investments made by BSE to check whether the
activities that are unrelated or not incidental to its activity as a stock exchange without the
market regulator's approval. The period of examination relates to all the existing stakes/
shares in other entities held by the BSE and/or its subsidiaries as of March 26, 2021.]
5. SIDBI has entered into a partnership with which Rural bank to facilitate an
improved flow of credit flow to MSMEs?
1) Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank 2) Telangana Grameena Bank
3) Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank 4) Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank
5) Saptagiri Grameena Bank
[Explanation: APGB started banking operations in 2006 by lending to agriculture and
self-help groups in rural areas and expanded its services to urban and semi-urban areas
with more focus on lending MSM5) SIDBI and APGB entered into a partnership to extend
refinance to the latter with an objective to facilitate an improved flow of credit flow to MSMEs
in the State. APGB GM: P. R. Padgetwar. SIDBI HQ: Lucknow, Founded in 2 April 1990
CEO: Shri Sivasubramanian Ramann.]
6. Which bank has become country's first bank to list its Payment Gateway platform
on the TIN 2.0 platform?
1) IndusInd Bank 2) Canara Bank 3) Federal Bank 4) Bank of India 5)Indian Bank
[Explanation: Kerala-based Federal Bank has become country's first bank to list its
Payment Gateway platform on the TIN 2.0 platform of the Income Tax Department. TIN 2.0
platform went live on 1 July, and 'Payment Gateway' has been enabled. It makes their
payments with ease, using modes such as Credit/Debit Card, UPI, NEFT/RTGS and
Internet Banking. MD & CEO: Shyam Srinivasan, Tagline: Your Perfect Banking Partner]
7. RBI has imposed a penalty of Rs 2.33 crore on _________-based Spandana Sphoorty
Financial Ltd for not complying with the guidelines on pricing loans for NBFC-
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MFIs?
1) Mumbai 2) Chennai 3) Hyderabad 4) Lucknow 5) Nagpur
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[Explanation:RBI had conducted statutory inspections of the company, a NBFC- MFI,
with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2020.
Examination of the Risk Assessment Report, Inspection Reports, supervisory letters and
all related correspondence revealed that the company’s failure to adhere to pricing of credit
guidelines for NBFC-MFI.]
Which bank has raised up to $300 million in NRE deposits?
1) Canara Bank 2)HDFC Bank 3) ICICI Bank 4) State Bank of India
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5) Indian Bank
[Explanation: HDFC Bank, India's most valuable lender has raised up to $300 million in
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Non-Resident External Account (NRE) deposits, offering up to 50 basis points more than
the prevailing rates, people familiar with the matter. These deposits were garnered over
two days. A basis point is 0.01%. HDFC: HQ- Mumbai, Tagline: We Understand Your
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World.]
9. Which of the following banks have put their loans to SpiceJet Ltd in the high-risk
category?
1) IDFC First Bank 2) Yes Bank3) Indian Bank 4) Both 1 & 2 5) All 1, 2 & 3
[Explanation: SpiceJet's approved fleet was halved for eight weeks in 2022 regulators
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due to safety snags and as lessors have filed formal applications to de-register four planes.
The two moves have raised concerns the airline's tight liquidity could be further strapped
amid high fuel prices and rising competition from new entrants like Akasa Air. SpiceJet
HQ: Gurugram.]
10. RBI has cancelled the licence of Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd, which is located
in _________.
1) Mumbai 2) Hyderabad 3) Chennai 4) Pune 5) Lucknow
[Explanation: RBI has ceased to carry on banking business, with effect after six weeks.
The bank would be prohibited from conducting the business of ‘banking’ which includes,
among other things, acceptance of deposits and repayment of deposits. The banking
regulatory body, the Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies,
Maharashtra has been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a
liquidator for the bank.]
11. Which bank is the first Indian lender to frame a policy to fund makers of lab-
grown diamonds?
1) Indian Bank 2) State Bank of India 3) Bank of India
4) HDFC Bank 5) AXIS Bank
[Explanation: SBI is the first Indian lender to frame a policy to fund makers of lab-
grown diamonds which come across as replicas of the natural stones, but are often looked
at with suspicion by high-street banks and scoffed at by many traditional
diamantaires.Reflecting the slow shift in the diamond trade, the decision by the country’s
largest bank comes amid some of the jewellers putting up factories in Surat to produce
synthetic diamonds.]
12. Which Bank will run the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangladesh for
two more years?
1) Bank of India 2) Indian Bank 3) Punjab National Bank
4) State Bank of India 5) Bank of Baroda
[Explanation: The IVAC will also be starting a few additional services soon which include
facilitation for online form filling and submission of forms, slot booking and launching of a
mobile app. A priority lounge was also inaugurated at the IVAC centre in Dhaka. Currently,
SBI runs a total of 15 IVACs across Bangladesh. The IVAC centre at the Jamuna Future
Park in Dhaka was opened in 2018. It is the largest Indian visa application centre. The
first IVAC was started by SBI in 2005 in Dhaka.]
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13. Which bank has partnered with m1xchange to provide more liquidity to small
business at competitive interest rates?
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1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
4) Axis Bank
2) Federal Bank 3) HDFC Bank
5) ICICI Bank
[Explanation: HDFC Bank has partnered with M1xchange promoted by Mynd Solutions
Pvt Ltd to make a debut in the Trade receivables Discounting System (TReDs) platform.
This move is expected to bring in high liquidity to buyer corporates and MSMEs at competitive
interest rates. The collaboration between HDFC Bank and M1xchange is another significant
step forward in the provision of financing to MSME and micro category businesses.]
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14. Which of the following bank has launched one-stop cash management proposition
to automate receivables?
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1) ICICI Bank 2) Kotak Mahindra Bank 3) HDFC Bank
4) Axis Bank 5) Federal Bank
[Explanation: Axis Bank becomes the first Indian bank to launch Axis Receivables
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Suite (ARS)-an innovative Cash Management proposition that simplifies Receivables

reconciliation, accelerates cash flow, enhances the client experience and reduces the cost
of doing business. ARS is an end-to-end proposition, along with a mobile app to automate
the reconciliation of receivables against sales invoices raised by clients.]
15. Regional rural bank (RRB) sponsor banks have decided to set up a working group
headed by _________ for technology upgrade.
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1) G R Chintala 2) Sanjiv Chadha 3) K. Praveen kumar

4) Shreenath H Joshi 5) Subhash Seraphim
[Explanation:RRBs and their sponsors have decided to set up a working group under
Karnataka Gramin Bank chairman Shreenath H Joshi to firm up a road map to undertake a
massive technological upgrade at RRBs and bring them on a par with commercial lenders.
Amithabh Banarjee, chairman of Aryvart Bank, will be the “alternate chairman” of the group. It
will also have a senior representative from Nabard, which is a supervisory authority of RRBs.]
16. RBI has cancelled the licence of Deccan Urban Co-operative Bank, as the lender
does not have adequate capital and earning prospects. In which state it is located?
1) Tripura 2) Karnataka 3) Maharashtra 4) Kerala 5) Tamil Nadu
[Explanation: RBI has prohibited Deccan Urban Co-operative Bank from conducting the
business of ‘banking’ which includes, among other things, acceptance of deposits and
repayment of deposits. As per the data submitted by the bank, more than 99 per cent of
the depositors are entitled to receive the full amount of their deposits from Deposit Insurance
and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC).]
17. Which Bank has launched a special FD scheme named ‘Tiranga Deposit scheme’?
1) State Bank of India 2) Indian Bank 3) Bank of Baroda
4) Union Bank of India 5) Punjab National Bank
[Explanation: Bank of Baroda has launched the ‘Baroda Tiranga National Scheme’ for
a limited time period i.e., till December 31, 2022 to mark 75 years of Independence. It is a
special Fixed Deposit scheme offering a higher interest rate. Under this, the Bank of Baroda
will offer two tenor buckets of 444 days and 555 days, where investors will get up to 6 %
interest rates.]
18. Which bank has signed MOU with Food Corporation of India (FCI) to provide “Ultima
Salary package”?
1) HDFC Bank 2) AXIS Bank 3) RBL Bank 4) City Union Bank 5) ICICI Bank
[Explanation: Axis Bank, India’s third largest private sector bank. This MOU provides a
best-in-class salary account with exclusive benefits and features to all its employees and
the Bank has reinstated its commitment towards offering holistic banking services to the
employees of Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) sector. Axis Bank: HQ- Mumbai, Tagline:
Badhti Ka Naam Zindagi, CEO: Amitabh Chaudhry.]
19. Which bank has signed MOU with Build Your Dreams Private Ltd. (BYD) for stock
financing solution?
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1) ICICI Bank 2) SBI 3) HDFC Bank 4) Bank of India 5) AXIS Bank
[Explanation: The strategic tie-up will provide BYD’s dealers access to inventory finance
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for the electric cars. HDFC Bank’s dealer finance solution provides a bouquet of customized
products offering tailored solutions for electric car dealers and BYD’s end customers.
BYD now has four industries including auto, electronics, new energy and rail transit.
Since its foundation in 1995, the company quickly developed solid expertise in rechargeable
batteries.]
Which of the following bank has launched “Utsav” fixed deposit scheme?
1) PNB 2) SBI 3) Axis Bank 4) BOB 5) ICICI Bank
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[Explanation: This fixed deposit scheme has higher interest rates and is only available
for a limited time. This programme is introduced on the occasion of the nation’s 76th year
of Independence, celebrated as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. SBI is offering an interest rate
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of 6.10% per annum on fixed deposits with a tenure of 1000 days. And senior citizens
will be eligible to get an additional interest rate of 0.50% over and above the regular rate.]
21. Which Bank ties up with IBSFINtech (Treasury Tech Solution Provider) to explore
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digital services for corporate clients?

1) Canara Bank 2) YES Bank 3) Bandhan Bank 4) Union Bank of India 5) SIDBI
[Explanation: YES Bank and IBSFINtech, a treasury-tech solution provider, have teamed
up to explore untapped opportunities emerging out of digitization of corporate finance.
This partnership will empower the corporate treasury ecosystem with a robust decision-
making tool and automated workflows backed by seamless bank connectivity.]
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22. Which bank has launched a lifestyle focused salary account named “Crème”?
1) SBI 2) HDFC Bank 3) ICICI Bank
4) Kotak Mahindra Bank 5) Airtel Payment Bank
[Explanation: Kotak Crème is being launched in Bengaluru owing to the city’s diverse
hotbed of talent and corporates. Each salary account comes with preferential banking
services, including a complimentary Zen Credit Card. This account will offer an upgraded
experience to its customers working in MNCs, retails, law firms, unicorns etc. The account
will be available to all corporates in India and will also come with a host of privileges and
rewards across lifestyle, travel, healthcare, dining, skilling and learning experiences.]
23. Which of the following has joined RBI’s account aggregator ecosystem?
1) ECGC 2) IRDAI 3) SEBI 4) NABARD 5) Exim Bank
[Explanation: Capital markets regulator Sebi has joined the account aggregator
framework, a move that will give a boost to the Reserve Bank of India-regulated
financial-data sharing system. The move will allow customers to share information
about their mutual fund and stock holdings with financial service providers. SEBI
HQ- Mumbai, Chairman: Ms. Madhabi Puri Buch.]
24. Which of following bank has given a maximum interest rate of 7% on savings
account balances between 25 lakh and less than 2 crores?
1) DCB Bank 2) HDFC Bank3) IDBI Bank 4) ADB Bank 5) Federal Bank
[Explanation: The rates for savings accounts at DCB Bank increased on August 22,
2022. After the modification, the bank is now giving a maximum interest rate of 7% on
deposits made into savings accounts that are between Rs. 25 lakh and less than Rs. 2
crores. These interest rates are applicable to resident, NRE and NRO savings accounts,
and subject to change without prior notice."]
25. Which of the following bank has launched pre-qualified credit card and overdraft
facility against fixed deposits?
1) Central bank of India 2) Indian Bank 3) Canara Bank
4) Bank of Baroda 5) Punjab National Bank
[Explanation: Customers can avail loan without visiting a bank branch, it is adding
there is a concession of 0.25 per cent on the interest rate when applied through digital
platforms like PNB One. The bank will be offering this service under two platforms --
RuPay and Visa. It has also introduced a new facility of overdraft against fixed deposit on
PNB One in a few clicks and a single OTP.]
26. Which of the following has launched ‘All Things EV’ platform for present and
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future EV customers?
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1) General Insurance Corporation of India
2) New India Assurance Company Ltd
3) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
4) HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd
5) Life Insurance Corporation of India
[Explanation: HDFC EGRO, General Insurance Company, which is a leading private
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sector general insurance company has claimed that the “All things EV”, fulfills the needs
of the existing and potential Electric Vehicles or EV users. The company has also launched
a dedicated platform for existing and prospective EV ecosystem users as a part of the
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initiative which also hosts end-to-end information related to the EV sector.]
27. Recently Tata New announced a partnership with which bank to launch co-branded
credit cards with high rewards?
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1) ICICI Bank 2) AXIS Bank 3) IDBI Bank 4) HDFC Bank 5) YES Bank
[Explanation: The cards leverage the strength of both brands to deliver superior value
and an integrated experience to customers, drawing on HDFC Bank’s position as India’s
leading card issuer and Tata Neu’s omnichannel presence across key categories. The co-
branded credit cards will be launched in two variants namely Tata Neu Plus HDFC Bank
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Credit Card and Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank Credit Card.]
28. Which bank to open 551 branches in FY'23?
1) UCO Bank 2) IndusInd Bank 3) Karur Vysya Bank
4) Bandhan Bank 5) Bank of Baroda
[Explanation: Bandhan Bank will open 551 more branches in the 2022-23 fiscal, as a
part of the lender’s focus to make its distribution stronger in other parts of India outside
the eastern region. India is a huge country and just one Bandhan Bank of the scale. MD &
CEO: Chandra Sekhar Ghosh HQ- Kolkata. Tagline: Aapka Bhala, Sabki Bhalai.]
29. Which Bank has partnered with NPCI to launch RuPay credit cards?
1) ICICI Bank 2) Axis Bank 3) HDFC Bank 4) Federal Bank 5) IndusInd Bank
[Explanation: ICICI Bank RuPay Credit Card is available in the Coral variant of the
Bank’s Gemstone series, which will be followed by Rubyx and Sapphiro variants soon.
Called, ‘ICICI Bank Coral RuPay Credit Card’, the contactless card offers a host of privileges
and benefits including reward points on daily purchases like shopping and restaurants,
paying utility bills.]
30. Castler has tie-up with which Bank for digital escrow services?
1) HDFC Bank 2) ICICI Bank 3) AXIS Bank 4) YES Bank 5)RBL Bank
[Explanation: The tie-up will further strengthen its digital leadership position and is
part of an effort to make banking more inclusive and accessible to its growing consumer
base. “Prevalent business requirements and related digitization needs have accentuated
the demand for digital escrow services, and we are certain that our customers will find the
newly launched service using Castler’s digital escrow services platform.]
4.BOOKS AND AUTHORS

1. Who is the Author of the book titled, “Rs.Lockdown Lyrics”?
1) RN Bhaskar 2) Sanjukta Dash 3) Dhruti Shah
4) PrarthnaBatra 5) JJ Singh
[Explanation: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik released a book titled ‘Lockdown Lyrics’, a
collection of poems authored by Sanjukta Dash. Sanjukta Dash is a well-known name in
Odia literature. She has three anthology of poetries in Odia- Antaswar, Amrut Anwesha
and ApekshareEbe Bi. Lockdown Lyrics is her debut endeavour in English literature
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published by Authors Press New Delhi.]
2. Who is the author of the book titled, ‘Amphibians of the Northern Western Ghats’?
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1) Satish Pande
4) Dhruti Shah
2) Sanjukta Dash
5) PrarthnaBatra
3) JJ Singh
[Explanation: Tata Power and Ela Foundation release their 4th book: “Amphibians of
the Northern Western Ghats” authored by Dr. Satish Pande with inputs from Mr. Vivek
Vishwasrao and Prof Gram Purohit. Approximately 472 species of amphibians are known
from India.]
The book "The Dolphin and the Shark: Stories on Entrepreneurship" is written
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by______.
1) Namita Thapar 2) Amitav Ghosh 3) JhumpaLahiri
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4) Arundhati Roy 5) Shashi Tharoor
[Explanation: The book, scheduled to release in August, expounds on the concepts of
the age-old aggressor leader role - the shark - and the more empathetic style of leadership
which is represented by the dolphin. It will be published under PRHI's business imprint
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'Penguin’.]
4. Who is the author of the book titled, “Dangerous Earth”?
1) Stephen Barker 2) Namita Thapar 3) JJ Singh
4) Ellen Prager 5) RN Bhaskar
[Explanation: About the book“In Dangerous Earth, marine scientist Ellen Prager explores
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the science of investigating volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, landslides, rip

currents, and–maybe the most perilous hazard of all–climate change”.]
5. Who is the author of the book titled, “Do Different the Untold Dhoni”?
1) Amit Sinha 2) Namita Thapar 3) Joy Bhattacharjya
4) Both A & B 5) Both A & C
[Explanation: ruthless pragmatism and an innate ability to understand, define and then
redefine the game of cricket are probably the hallmarks of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's cricket.
The book was Published by Penguin.]
6. Who is the author of the book titled, “Madam President: A Biography of Draupadi
Murmu”?
1) Namita Thapar 2) Sandeep Sahu 3) Amit Sinha
4) Satish Pande 5) Joy Bhattacharjya
[Explanation: Penguin Random House India is proud to announce the commissioning of
the first-ever comprehensive biography of President Draupadi Murmu by senior journalist
Sandeep Sahu. Titled Madam President, the book is poised to open a window to the life of
India’s first woman tribal President and is scheduled to be released in late 2022. Murmu,
a resident of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, took oath as the 15th President of India.]
7. Who is the Author of the book titled ‘Rusty Skies & Golden Winds’?
1) Sannidhya Sharma 2) Ellen Prager 3) Sandeep Sahu
4) Caleb J. Boyer 5) Satish Pande
[Explanation: Union Minister of State (IC) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Dr.
Jitendra Singh, launched a poetry book titled ‘Rusty Skies and Golden Winds’ written by
11 years old Sannidhya Sharma, student of class 7th, here at Jammu. The book is
published by Blue-Rose Publishers.]
8. Who among the following has launched a book titled –‘Fish and Seafood’ in New
Delhi?
1) SubrahmanyamJaishankar 2) Piyush Goyal 3) ParshottamRupala
4) Venkaiah Naidu 5) Giriraj Singh
[Explanation: Union Minister of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Shri ParshottamRupala
launched a unique coffee table book titled 'Fish & Seafood -a collection of 75 gourmet
recipes. The book was launched in the presence of both the Minister of States for Fisheries
and Animal Husbandry Dr L. Murugan and Dr Sanjeev Kumar Balyan. The recipe book is
a highlight of the diversity of fish available within the domestic water bodies and the fish
culinary heritage of the country that signifies the diverse cooking and eating styles across
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the country.]
9. Who among the following has Unveiled the book titled ‘Heartfelt-The Legacy of
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Faith’?
1) Amit Shah
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4) S Jaishankar
2) Meenakshi Lekhi
5) Piyush Goyal
3) Raj Nath Singh
[Explanation: The book ‘Heartfelt-The Legacy of Faith’ documents Prime Minister Modi’s
belief in the Sikh Gurus and their teachings, and his earnest efforts for enabling justice
and prosperity and delivering upon the long-overdue mainstays of the Sikh community.]
Who is the author of the book titled, ‘Bravo Yadav’ — Biography of Honorary Captain
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Yogendra Yadav ji PVC?
1) Deepak Singh 2) Sannidhya Sharma 3) Faisal Farooqui
4) Sandeep Sahu 5) Stephen Barker
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[Explanation: 'Bravo Yadav' — Biography of Honorary Captain Yogendra Yadav ji PVC
authored by Deepak Singh. Deepak Singh, an established content creator with more than
15 years of experience in content creation recently penned a book 'Bravo Yadav'.]
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11. Who is the author of the book titled, “Putin-His life and Times” biography of Vladimir
Putin?
1) Ellen Prager 2) Stephen Barker 3) Faisal Farooqui
4) Philip Short 5) PrarthnaBatra
[Explanation: Mr. Putin was the question often asked after his unexpected elevation to
the Russian Presidency the previous year. Vladimir Putin has been the leader of Russia
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since 2000. Philip Short, once a correspondent for the BBC, The Economist and The Times
has been working on this biography for eight years. The book has been released in the
midst of the Ukraine crisis.]
12. Who is the author of the book ‘Madam Sir: The Story of Bihar's First Lady IPS
Officer’ ?
1) ManjariJaruhar 2) Bimal Jalan 3) Salman Rushdie
4) Arundhati Roy 5) Kiran Desai
[Explanation: new book “Madam Sir” tells the inspirational story of ManjariJaruhar who
overcame extraordinary odds to become the first woman from Bihar to join the country’s
elite police cadre. The autobiography of ManjariJaruhar is published by Penguin Random
House India (PRHI).]
13. Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Men of Steel #Military
Leadership for India’?
1) AK Singh 2) YashMor 3) Anil Sengar 4) SM Kumar 5) Both 1 & 2
[Explanation: Army chief General ManojPande has released a book 'Men of Steel -- Military
Leadership for India', a collection of essays that examines leadership in the armed forces.]
14. Who has written the book ‘Indians at Herod's Gate: A Jerusalem Tale’?
1) NavtejSarna 2) Isaac Herzog 3) Sanjeev Singla
4) Akanksha Rastogi 5) YairLapid
[Explanation: Israeli President Isaac Herzog unveiled the Hebrew translation of the book
‘Indians at Herod’s Gate’ written by the former Ambassador of India to the US, UK and
Israel NavtejSarna on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of its independence. He writes
The Exile,the book of nanak, winter evenings, etc.]
15. Who has released a book “Transforming India- Governance for Atmanirbhar Bharat”
& “Adhigam”, ISTM’s Journal on ‘Research on Training and Governance’?
1) Dr Jitendra Singh 2) S. Radha Chauhan
3) DeeptiUmashankar 4) R. Balasubramaniam 5) S.D. Sharma
[Explanation: Dr Jitendra Singh also released a book “Transforming India- Governance
for Atmanirbhar Bharat” & “Adhigam”, ISTM's Journal on 'Research on Training and
Governance' on the occasion. Dr. Jitendra Singh is an Indian physician and politician. He
is the Minister of State for the Ministry of Science and Technology and Minister of state
ministry of earth science and Minister of State.]
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16. Who is author of the book ‘NETAJI: Subhas Chandra Bose's Life, Politics and
Struggle’?
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1) Sumantra Bose
4) AravindAdiga
2) Krishna Bose 3) Amish Tripathi
5) DevduttPattanaik
[Explanation: A new book “Netaji” offers a rare in-depth account of Subhas Chandra
Bose’s political motivations, his personal relationships, and the daring military campaigns
he undertook to secure India’s independence. Originally written in Bengali by the late
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scholar and Bose’s family member Krishna Bose, the writings reveal the “human being
alongside the revolutionary and freedom fighter”, traversing Bose’s life from childhood to
his death in August 1945.]
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17. Who among the following has launched a book titled “New India” on death
anniversary of Arun Jaitley?
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1) SubrahmanyamJaishankar 2) Piyush Goyal

3) ParshottamRupala
4) M Venkaiah Naidu 5) Amith shah
[Explanation: Former Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu has released a book titled “A
New India: Selected Writings 2014-19”, a compilation of selected articles of former Union
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Minister and Padma Vibhushan Arun Jaitley on his death anniversary. The book has been
published by Juggernaut. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 24th August wrote in the
preface to his book “New India’, released on the occasion of Arun Jaitley’s death
anniversary.]
18. Who is the author of the book 'In Free Fall: My Experiments With Living' ?
1) Mallika Sarabhai 2) Bimal Jalan 3) Salman Rushdie
4) Malala Yousafzai 5) RaghuramRajan
[Explanation: Dancer-actor-activist Mallika Sarabhai turns an author with her upcoming
memoir titled 'In Free Fall: My Experiments With Living' which will be published by Speaking
Tiger. In the upcoming self-help memoir, Mallika opens up about her extraordinary yet
personal life.]
19. Who is the author of the book titled, ‘India’s Economy from Nehru to Modi’?
1) Krishna Bose 2) PulapreBalakrishnan 3) Satish Pande
4) Sanjukta Dash 5) JJ Singh
[Explanation: India’s Economy from Nehru to Modi’ book was published by Permanent
Black. The author, a professor of economics at Ashoka University, takes on two major
criticisms of the Nehruvian economic strategy. The first is that it ignored agriculture. The
second criticism is the creation of public sector “white elephants”. The economy’s
slowdown happened after Nehru. Average GDP growth fell to 3.4% from 1965-66 to 1971-
72 and to 3.1% during the subsequent seven years.]
5.OBITUARIES
1. Fidel Valdez Ramos has passed away recently. He was the Former President of
which country?
1) Japan 2) UK 3) Australia 4) USA 5) Philippines
[Explanation: Ramos served as the 12th president of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998.
He was a military officer by profession. During his tenure, the Philippines was recognized
as a budding “tiger economy”. Philippines Capital: Manila, Currency: Philippine peso.]
2. Bengali Nirmala Mishra has passed away recently. She was a/an _________.
1) Actor 2) Singer 3) Director 4) Journalist 5) Author
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[Explanation: The West Bengal government has also awarded her ‘Sangeet Samman’,
‘SangeetMahasamman’ and ‘Bangabhibhushan’ awards. She has been conferred with
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the SangeetSudhakarBalakrushna Das Award for her lifetime contribution to Odia music.]
Nickel Nichols, the ambassador of US space agency NASA, passed away recently
at the age of 89. Who was she?
1) Scientist 2) Sports Woman 3) Actor 4) Politician 5) Author
[Explanation: Nickel was an ambassador for the US space agency NASA and contributed
to the recruitment of women and minorities into its space program. Founded: 29 July 1958,
United States, Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States.]
US has killed the leader of al-Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri. He was from which
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country?
1) Ukraine 2) Afghanistan 3) Egypt 4) Israel 5) Sudan
[Explanation: Ayman al-Zawahiri took over the leadership of al-Qaeda after the killing of
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Osama Bin Laden by the US forces in May 2011. Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in Kabul,
Afghanistan. Egypt Capital: Cairo, Currency: Egyptian pound.]
5. Former boxing world champion Johnny Famechon passed away recently. He was
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from which country?

1) Australia 2) Japan 3) USA 4) Mexico 5) China
[Explanation: He was associated with professional boxing for more than 20 years and
had a record of 56 wins, which includes 20 by knockout, six draws and five losses.
Australia Capital: Canberra, Currency: Australian dollar.]
6. Tom Alberg has passed away, he was the co-founder of Madrona Venture Group
and also an early investor and board member of which company?
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1) Flipkart 2) Amazon 3) BigBasket 4) Atmanirbhar 5) SnapDeal

[Explanation: In the mid-1990s, Alberg helped Amazon founder Jeff Bezos raise money
for the fledgling e-commerce company. Madrona Venture Group Headquarters: Seattle,
Washington, United States. Founded: 1995. Founders: Tom Alberg, William Ruckelshaus,
Gerald Grinstein.]
7. National Basketball Association (NBA) Bill Russell passed away recently at the
age of 88 How many times has he been the champion?
1) 7 Times 2) 3 Times 3) 10 Times 4) 5 Times 5) 11 Times
[Explanation: He would become the first Black coach in the NBA and the first Black
player inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1975. Off the court Russell was a giant
in the fight for civil rights, receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States’
highest civilian honor, from President Barack Obama in 2011.]
8. Olivia Newton-John has passed away recently. She was a/an _______.
1) Actor 2) Singer 3) Author 4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 2 & 3
[Explanation: Olivia Newton-John, a four-time Grammy winner and actor in popular
musical Grease, had disclosed several years ago that breast cancer had metastasized
and spread to her back, forcing her to cancel performances.]
9. Pradeep Patwardhan was passed away recently. He was a/an ______.
1) Singer 2) Actor 3) Musician 4) Cricketer 5) Director
[Explanation: He will be remembered for his iconic roles in films such as
ChashmeBahaddar, EkShodh and MeeShivajirajeBhosaleBoltoy. As per media reports,
Patwardhan breathed his last at his Girgaon residence in South Mumbai.]
10. ShivamoggaSubbanna passes away recently, he is a ________.
1) Author 2) Politician 3) Singer 4) Actor 5) Teacher
[Explanation: Subbanna was the first Kannadiga to win a National Award for playback
singing. He was also a singer with Akashvani and Doordarshan and had worked as an
advocate.]
11. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Known as India's Warren Buffett, passed away recently,
he is a veteran______.
1) Politician 2) Director 3) Scientist 4) Author 5) Investor
[Explanation: Jhunjhunwala, a chartered accountant from the northern state of Rajasthan,
began investing in the stock market while he was still in college, starting off with capital of
just 5,000 rupees ($63). He went on to establish and manage RARE Enterprises, an asset
management firm.]
12. Anshu Jain has passed away recently. He is a _____.
1) Investor 2) Banker 3) Politician 4) Author 5) Scientist
[Explanation: He had been president of Cantor Fitzgerald since 2017, and before that
was co-chief executive of Deutsche Bank AG. Died five years after being diagnosed with
duodenal cancer. He was 59. Born in Jaipur, India.]
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13. Amitabh Chaudhary has passed away recently, He is a former acting secretary of
__________.
14.
1) IOA
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2) ICC 3) BCCI 4) FIFA 5) FIH
[Explanation: He was a retired senior IPS officer. Choudhary also served as BCCI’s
joint-secretary from 2013 to 2015 during Anurag Thakur’s reign as BCCI president. Board
of Control for Cricket in India. Headquarters: Mumbai. Founded: December 1928.
President: SouravGanguly.]
‘Nellai’ Kannan has passed away. He is a/an _______.
1) Statistician 2) Animator 3) Novelist 4) Writer 5) Orator
[Explanation: Kannan was widely called ‘Tamil Kadal’ in literary circles for having a
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vast and deep (like the ocean or ‘Kadal’) knowledge about a range of topics and exemplary
oratorical skills in Tamil.]
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15. Syed SibteyRazi has passed away recently, He is a former Governor of _________.
1) Haryana 2) Nagaland 3) Jharkhand 4) Rajasthan 5) Goa
[Explanation: He was associated with Congress. He was a member of the Rajya Sabha
thrice. Later he was made the Governor of Jharkhand and Assam. Razi, who was
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associated with the Congress, was born in Rae Bareli, a Congress stronghold in Uttar
Pradesh.]
16. Sadananda Shetty has passed away, he is an ex-chairman of _______ .
1) Vijaya Bank 2) Dhanalaxmi Bank 3) Karnataka Bank
4) Bank of Baroda 5) Indain Bank
[Explanation: founder and serving Chairman of Soham Group of Companies.Vijaya Bank
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has now merged with Bank of Baroda. He also served as the vice-chairman of Indian
Banks Association. Mr. Shetty was current president of Renewable Energy Developers
Association of Karnataka.]
17. Abhijit Sen has passed away recently. He was a/an famous ___________.
1) Scientist 2) Singer 3) Author 4) Economist 5) Journalist
[Explanation: He was a member of the Planning Commission from 2004 to 2014, during
the tenure of PM Manmohan Singh. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan for public service
in 2010. In his career, he taught economics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.]
18. Oscar-winning Ralph Eggleston has passed away, he is a_______.
1) Pixar animator 2) Singer 3) Dancer 4) Choreographer5) Actor
[Explanation: He was an American animator, art director, storyboard artist, writer, film
director, and production designer at Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar’s animated short film
“For the Birds”, written and directed by Ralph Eggleston won the award for Best Animated
Short at the 74th Academy Awards (2002).]
19. Abdul GaffarNadiadwala has passed away recently, He is a _________.
1) Director 2) Singer 3) Producer 4) Writer 5) Actor
[Explanation: Abdul GaffarNadiadwala was known for backing over 50 Hindi films
including 1965 film “Mahabharat” and hit comedies in the 2000s such as “Hera Pheri”
and “Welcome”. He had started his film production and media entertainment company in
1953.]
20. Samar ‘Badru’ Banerjee has passed away, He is a former Olympic captain of
_______.
1) Cricket 2) Hockey 3) Basketball 4) Football 5) Badminton
[Explanation: He was 92. He was bestowed with the Mohun Bagan Ratna in 2009.
Banerjee has also won the Santosh Trophy twice as a player in 1953 & 1955 and once as
a coach in 1962. The West Bengal Government honouredBadru Banerjee with the Lifetime
Achievement Award in sports in 2017.]
6.ECONOMY
1. Govt. has collected gross GST for July 2022 is Rs ______ Lakh Crore.
1) 1.49 2) 1.45 3) 1.34 4) 1.62 5) 1.41
[Explanation: GST collections for July remained above Rs.1.4 lakh crore for the fifth
straight month. Gross GST revenue collected in the month of July 2022 at ?1,48,995 crore,
which was the second highest collection ever since the introduction of GST. The July
revenue figure is 28% higher than the revenues in the same month last year of ?1,16,393
crore.]
2. RBI has increased repo rate by 50 bps to _________ percentage.
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1) 4.4 2) 5.4 3) 5.0 4) 5.5 5) 4.5
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[Explanation: RBI has retained its retail inflation forecast for the current fiscal year at
6.7 per cent and increased the Repo Rate by 50 basis points. RBI’s Monetary Policy
Committee is headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. The next meeting of the rate-
setting panel is scheduled for September 28-30, 2022. Policy Repo Rate: 5.40%, Reverse
Repo Rate: 3.35%, Standing Deposit Facility (SDF): 5.15%, MSF, Bank Rate: 5.65%, CRR:
4.50%, SLR: 18.00%.]
India's power consumption has grown _____% to 128.38 bn units in July.
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1) 2.6 2) 4.8 3) 3.8 4) 2.9 5) 3.2
[Explanation: Power consumption in July last year was recorded at 123.72 BU, which
was higher than 112.14 BU in the same month of 2020. However, the peak power demand
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met, which is the highest supply in a day, during July dipped to 190.38 GW. The peak
power supply stood at 200.53 GW in July 2021 and 170.40 GW in July 2020.]
4. India has identified how many heritage sites for the ‘national importance’ tag?
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1) 15 2) 08 3) 20 4) 11 5) 32
[Explanation: India has identified 20 heritage sites, including two ancient mounds at
Haryana's Rakhigarhi and the age-old Anangtal in Delhi, for the national importance tag.
The other sites include rock painting at Chintakunta, Andhra Pradesh; rock art site Murgi
at Rdanag, Leh; Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Kalesar (Manyala Panchayat), Himachal
Pradesh.]
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5. UPI has recorded ________ billion transactions in July 2022.

1) 5.96 billion 2) 6.28 billion 3) 8.12billion 4) 7.01billion 5) 9.85billion
[Explanation: Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has reported 6.28 billion transactions
amounting to Rs 10.62 trillion, according to data released by NPCI, which operates the
platform. Month-on-month, the volume of transactions was up 7.16 per cent and value
increased 4.76 per cent. Year-on-year (YoY), the volume of transactions nearly doubled
while value of transactions was up 75 %. A UPI PIN is a unique 4 or 6-digit code or
password.]
6. According to U.N, ______ percent of India's total population owns digital currency.
1) 7.30% 2) 8.10% 3) 6.25% 4) 7.85% 5) 6.00%
[Explanation: Over seven percent of India’s population owns digital currency, according
to the UN, the use of cryptocurrency rose globally at an unprecedented rate during the
Covid-19 pandemic.India ranked seventh in the list of top 20 global economies for digital
currency ownership in 2021. Ukraine topped the list with 12.7 per cent, followed by
Russia (11.9 per cent), Venezuela (10.3 per cent), Singapore (9.4 per cent), Kenya (8.5
per cent), and the US (8.3 per cent).]
7. Which bank to provide USD 300 million to Bangladesh for urban areas resilient to
COVID-19 and future crises?
1) ADB 2) World Bank 3) NDB 4) AIIB 5) Exim Bank
[Explanation: It will help the country strengthen its local urban institutions to respond
and recover from the Covid 19 pandemic and improve preparedness for future shock. The
project will carry out labor-intensive public works to ensure water supply and sanitation,
drainage, and other critical services. These will benefit the low-income areas, slums, and
areas exposed to high disease outbreak and disaster risks.]
8. India's retail inflation eased to _______ % in July 2022.
1) 5.86 2) 6.71 3) 7.75 4) 4.85 5) 7.42
[Explanation: India's retail inflation eased in July to 6.71% due to moderation in food
inflation, but stayed well above the Reserve Bank of India's tolerance limit of 4-6% for the
seventh consecutive month, data from the National Statistical Office (NSO).In the first three
months of the current fiscal, retail inflation remained above 7%.]
9. How many cities have recently declared themselves as ‘Safai Mitra Surakshit
Shehar’?
1) 250 2) 500 3) 750 4) 300 5) 200
[Explanation: These cities were able to achieve adequacy in terms of institutional capacity,
manpower and equipment norms as stipulated by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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and are providing safe working conditions for Safai Mitras. The Ministry Urban India has
recommitted itself towards ensuring the safety, dignity, and security of all sanitation
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workers or Safai Mitras.]
Cabinet has approved a ____% interest subvention on short-term farm loans up to
Rs. 3 lakh for the FY 2022-23 to 2024-25.
1) 2 2) 2.5 3) 3 4) 1.5 5) 5
[Explanation: The 1.5% interest subvention scheme for the farm sector aimed to ensure
adequate agriculture credit in the rural economy and the financial health and viability of
the lending institutions especially regional rural banks and cooperative banks. The measure
will entail an additional budgetary provision of Rs.34,856 crore for the period of FY23 to
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FY25 under the scheme.]
11. Cabinet has approved the enhancement in the limit of Emergency Credit Line
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Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) from Rs. 4.5 Lakh crore to Rs. _____ Lakh crore.
1) 10 2) 6 3) 8 4) 5 5) 12
[Explanation: The increased amount is exclusively earmarked for hospitality and related
sectors. In august 2022, loans of about Rs. 3.67 trillion have been sanctioned under the
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ECLGS, which is valid till 31 March, 2023. The enhancement in the corpus is aimed to
provide “much needed relief" to enterprises in these contact-intensive services by
incentivizing lending institutions to provide additional credit of up to Rs.50,000 crore.]
12. wholesale price Index (WPI) -based inflation eased to ______ per cent.
1) 15.18 2) 13.93 3) 12.64 4) 14.81 5) 15.96
[Explanation: Wholesale inflation eased to a five-month low in July owing to a sharp fall
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in food prices. The inflation print fell below the 15%-mark for the first time in four months.
With global prices of commodities and fuel easing significantly amid recessionary concerns.]
13. ICRA has projected ______% GDP growth in Q1 FY23.
1) 8.5 2) 9.0 3) 13 4) 7.5 5) 11
[Explanation: Rating agency ICRA (Investment and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited)
predicted that the Indian economy will grow 12–13% in the first quarter (Q1) of the new
fiscal year, i.e., FY23. ICRA gave this rating citing the second-highest reading of the
business activity index in 13 months in April. However, ICRA has kept its annual GDP
prediction at 7.2% for this fiscal year, citing concerns over inflation and the ensuing
tightening of RBI policy.]
14. Ice-cream parlours will attract _______% goods and services tax (GST).
1) 5 2) 12 3) 18 4) 0 5) 28
[Explanation: whether sold by a parlour or any similar outlet, CBIC as part of a detailed
clarification on tax liability of several items. In a circular that past tax dues of ice-cream
parlours that attracted GST at the rate of 5% without input tax credit shall be treated as
fully GST paid to avoid unnecessary litigation. Activity of selling space for advertisement
in souvenirs published in the form of books is eligible for concessional GST rate of 5%.]
15. The number of forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon has been increased by ______
percent compared with July 2021.
1) 07 2) 09 3) 11 4) 08 5) 06
[Explanation: Satellite monitoring detected 5,373 fires last month, up from 4,977 in
July last year, according to the Brazilian space agency, INPE. However, the number was
well short of the worst July on record: 19,364 fires in 2005. July is typically the start of
the Amazon "fire season," when drier weather fuels more fires—mostly set by farmers
and speculators clearing land for agriculture, according to experts.]
16. India's exports raised by 11.51 percent to _______billion dollars in July.
1) 17.15 2) 28.75 3) 31.00 4) 36.27 5) 40.12
[Explanation: According to Commerce and Industry Ministry, country overall exports
including Merchandise and Services in the last April-July quarter are estimated to be 253.84
billion US dollar exhibiting a positive growth of 22.85 per cent over the same period last
year. Indian exports were 54.87 billion US dollar and import was 57.54 billion US dollar
in July 2021.]
17. Mineral Production has Recorded _________per cent Growth in June, 2022.
1) 5.5% 2) 6% 3) 6.25% 4) 8% 5) 7.5%
[Explanation: The index of mineral production of the mining and quarrying sector for the
month of June 2022 (Base: 2011-12=100) at 113.4, was 7.5 per cent higher as compared
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to the level in the month of June 2021.The production level of important minerals in June
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2022 were: Coal 669 lakh tonnes, Lignite 46 lakh tonnes, Natural gas (utilized) 2747million
cu. m., Petroleum (crude) 24 lakh tonnes.]
As per the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data, the manufacturing sector's
output grew ____ per cent in June 2022.
1) 12.30 2) 11.27 3) 10.14 4) 8.22 5) 12.90
[Explanation: As per the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data by the National Statistical
Office (NSO), the manufacturing sector's output grew 12.5 per cent in June 2022. The
mining output climbed 7.5 per cent, and power generation increased 16.4 per cent in
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June 2022. The IIP had grown by 13.8 per cent in June 2021. The index grew 12.7 per
cent April-June 2022 compared to a growth of 44.4 per cent in the same period a year
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ago.]
19. Exports of agricultural and processed food products rose by _____%.
1) 35 2) 28 3) 33 4) 31 5) 26
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[Explanation: The overall export of agri products have increased to $7.408 billion in
April-June 2022 from $5.663 billion over the same period of the last fiscal, according to
the commerce department data. It also exceeded the export target for April-June 2022-23
at $5.890 billion. processed food products like cereals and miscellaneous processed items
reported a growth of 37.66% in Q1.]
20. Govt. has appointed how many new High Court Judges on the eve of Independence
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Day 2022?
1) 15 2) 27 3) 32 4) 22 5) 37
[Explanation: 13th August, 2022 after appointing 26 High Court Judges in the High
Courts of Allahabad, Andhra, Telangana, Guwahati, Orissa & Himachal Pradesh, the
Government notified the appointments of another 11 High Court Judges in the Punjab &
Haryana High Court. Government in this year i.e., 2022 has so far made 138 appointments
in various High Courts of the country thus surpassing its earlier record of 126 High Court
appointments in the year 2016.]
21. As of August 2022, how many start-ups are registered in India?
1) 55,000 2) 50,000 3) 75,000 4) 65,000 5) 80,000
[Explanation: 75,000 startups have been recognised in India and the startup ecosystem
continues to be fuelled by innovation, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit. India in its
75th year of independence is now home to 75,000 startups. “These numbers tell the
power of a vision. A vision to see innovation & enterprise drive growth.]
22. How much amount has been sanctioned to 16.67 crore loan accounts under Pradhan
Mantri Mudra Yojana in 3 years?
1) Rs. 6.98 lakh crore 2) Rs. 8.18 lakh crore 3) Rs. 6.25 lakh rore
4) Rs. 9.98 lakh crore 5) Rs. 7.32 lakh crore
[Explanation: As per this survey, the minister stated, on an overall basis, loans under
Shishu category accounted for 66 per cent of additional employment generated by
establishments owned by MUDRA beneficiaries followed by Kishore (19 per cent) and
Tarun (15 per cent) categories. PMMY was launched in 2015. Any individual who takes
loan and has a business plan for non-farm income generating activities in sectors such as
manufacturing, trading, services.]
23. NHPC has inked pact with Himachal Pradesh for _______MW Dugar hydro project.
1) 250 2) 300 3) 150 4) 500 5) 550
[Explanation: NHPC has inked a pact with the Himachal Pradesh government for the
implementation of 500 MW Dugar Hydroelectric Project in Chamba district. The agreement
was signed in the presence of Jai Ram Thakur, Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh, and A
K Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, NHPC Limited.]
24. Union Civil Aviation Minister has announced that number of airports nearly double
to ______ since 2014.
1) 156 2) 144 3) 136 4) 141 5) 128
[Explanation: Government plans to develop 220 airports, heliports, water aerodromes
in the next five years. There are 141 operational airports in the country, which include
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eight heliports, and two waterdromes, while air operators’ certificate has been issued to
three carriers – Jet Airways, Akasa Air and IndiaOne Air, the Union Civil Aviation Minister,
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Jyotiraditya Scindia.]
According to the RBI annual report, unclaimed deposits in banks has spiked to
_____ Crore in the FY22 from Rs 39,264 crore FY21.
1) Rs. 52,460 2) Rs. 48,262 3) Rs. 56,282 4) Rs. 72,432 5) Rs. 64,273
[Explanation: Most of the funds are in banks in Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra,
Bengal, Karnataka, Bihar and Telangana/Andhra Pradesh. The apex bank’s campaign is
being conducted through local languages of the states along with Hindi and English. As
per the RBI norms, balances in savings/current accounts that are not operated for 10
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years, or term deposits not claimed within 10 years from the date of maturity, are classified
as “unclaimed deposits”.]
26. India's gross domestic product (GDP) will grow at _____% in FY 2022-23.
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1) 6.78% 2) 7.40% 3) 8.47% 4) 7.90% 5) 6.50%
[Explanation: India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow at 7.4 per cent in FY 2022-
23 and continue at the same level in FY24 as well. India is still the fastest growing
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economy.The RBI's had earlier forecast India's GDP of 16.2% for the Q1 FY 22-23.]
27. Country's export of pharmaceutical products has increased by what percentage in
April-July 2022?
1) 150% 2) 146% 3) 130% 4) 135% 5) 120%
[Explanation: The exports of "Made in India" pharmaceutical products continue to touch
new heights with 146 per cent increase in exports in April-June 2022 over the same period
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in 2013. Indian pharma exports registered a growth of eight per cent during the first quarter
of the current financial year to USD 6.26 billion, as officials hope for a 10 per cent growth
by the end of the fiscal.]
28. Indians has remitted __________ billion dollars in Q1FY23 under LRS scheme.
1) 3.67 2) 6.04 3) 2.02 4) 1.98 5) 2.92
[Explanation: Outward remittances under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) liberalized
remittance scheme (LRS) made a strong comeback in the first quarter of FY23 as Indians
increased spending on international travel, maintenance of close relatives, and gifts. The
latest data for Q1-FY23 released by the RBI shows that remittance by Indians under the
scheme jumped 64.75 per cent to over $6.04 billion from $3.67 billion in Q1FY22.]
29. All subsidized fertilizers to be sold under single brand ‘Bharat’ from __________.
1) March 2023 2) December 2022 3) October 20224) April 20235) September 2022
[Explanation: Announcing the new initiative 'One Nation One Fertilizer' under the fertilizer
subsidy scheme 'Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janurvarak Pariyojna (PMBJP)', Chemicals and
Fertilisers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the companies are allowed to display their name,
brand, logo and other relevant product information only on one-third space of their bags.]
30. Over 77 crore portable transactions recorded in One Nation One Ration Card
Scheme (ONORC). This scheme was launched in ________.
1) 28th August, 2014 2) 2nd September, 2020 3) 9th August, 2019
4) 18th February 2016 5) 9 May, 2015
[Explanation: ONORC Scheme which was launched on 9th August, 2019, as a pilot
project in four states.In a very short span of time, it is now implemented in all 36 States/
UTs across the country. Assam, the last state to come onboard, joined the plan in June
2022. The objective of this beneficiary centric high-impact program is to empower all National
Food Security Act (NFSA) beneficiaries to be Atma Nirbhar for their food security anywhere
in the country.]
31. cabinet has approved the extension of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) scheme
till ___________.
1) 31st March 2023 2) 31st December 2024 3) 01st June 2023 4) 31st July 2024
5) 01st January 2023
[Explanation: It was Launched in 2015, the original deadline for the scheme aimed at
providing affordable housing with incentives was March 2022. It was launched with the
aim to achieve housing for all by 2022. Central assistance approved since 2015 is Rs.
2.03 trillion. Up to 31 March 2022, central assistance or subsidy of Rs. 1.18 trillion has
already been released and Rs. 85,406 crore will be released as central assistance till 31
December 2024.]
32. Udyam Portal of Ministry of MSME has achieved the landmark of 1 crore
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registrations. Udyam Registration Portal was launched on ____________.
1) 1st June 2019 2) 1st July 2020 3) 1st April 2021 4) 1st May 2018
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5) 1st June 2020
[Explanation: It is based on investment in plant & machinery or equipment; and turnover,
the Udyam Registration Portal was launched on 1st July, 2020. The revised definition did
away with the distinction between manufacturing and services enterprises. The Udyam
Portal is linked to the databases of CBDT and GSTN. It is fully online, does not require
any documentation, and is a step towards Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs.]
Govt. has set a target of increasing Natural Gas in the primary energy mix by 15%
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by which year?
1) 2025 2) 2047 3) 2023 4) 2030 5) 2024
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[Explanation: To increase the Natural Gas usage, initiatives like the expansion of National
Gas Grid to 33 thousand 500 kilometers, expansion of City Gas Distribution network,
setting up of Liquefied Natural Gas terminals and allocation of domestic gas to CNG for
transport and PNG for domestic purposes are taken. Sustainable Alternative Towards
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Affordable Transportation (SATAT) initiatives to promote Bio-CNG.]

34. India has set a target of achieving 50% non-fossil fuel energy by _____.
1) 2030 2) 2040 3) 2050 4) 2035 5) 2047
[Explanation: The country is now heading towards achieving 500 GW energy from non-
fossil fuel sources by 2030. At the COP26 Climate Conference in Glasgow last year, Prime
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Minister Narendra Modi raised the NDC target of non-fossil energy capacity from the earlier
450 GW to 500 GW by 2030.]
35. India’s Food Processing Industry Could Reach USD 530 Billion by which year?
1) 2023 2) 2025 3) 2027 4) 2030 5) 2035
[Explanation: According to the report 'Unlocking Value in India's Food Processing Sector'
which was released during the 14th edition of Food Processing 2022. The report was
conducted by McKinsey & Company. "Agriculture not only contributes to 19 per cent of
the country's GDP (gross domestic product) but also supports nearly half of the population's
livelihoods.]
36. California will ban the sale of gas-powered cars by __________to curb climate
change.
1) 2035 2) 2040 3) 2070 4) 2030 5) 2025
[Explanation: California has approved a ban on the sale of new petroleum-powered
vehicles by 2035 — a landmark policy intervention that could have an impact throughout
most other American states, and in countries outside of the US. The California Air Resources
Board issued the new rules that were first announced by California Governor Gavin
Newsom in 2020, which requires 100 percent of all new cars sold in the state to be free of
carbon emissions in a phased manner.]
37. Which company has introduced the "First in India" seating system for ‘Vande
Bharat Express’ trains from September 2022?
1) Jindal Steel 2) Hindalco 3) JSW Steel 4) Tata Steel 5) SAIL
[Explanation: Tata Group has planned to invest Rs. 3,000 crore in R&D by FY26. By
2030, the conglomerate hopes to rank among the top 5 technological corporations worldwide
in the steel segment. one of the main factors for gaining technological leadership is a speedy
conversion of ideas into pilot testing and commercialization.]
38. Which bank has acquired a 12.5% stake in India First Life Insurance for sale in
the initial public offer (IPO) of the insurer or any other mode?
1) Bank of India 2) State Bank of India 3) Canara Bank 4) Bank of Baroda
5) Indian Bank
[Explanation: The bank's shareholding in the life insurance subsidiary will not fall
below 51%. Thedivestment will take place by way of offer for sale in the proposed initial
public offer of IndiaFirst or through any other method permissible under the law, subject
to market conditions and approval of market regulator SEBI, RBI, and IRDAI, and other
authorities.]
39. Which company has topped in India in the latest Fortune Global 500 list?
1) Reliance Industries 2) LIC 3) SBI 4) Indian Oil 5) ONGC
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[Explanation: LIC has entered the Fortune Global 500 list for the first time. It has 98th
rank in the Fortune Global 500 list for the current year, with a revenue of nearly $97.27
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1) Flipkart
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billion and a profit of $553.8 million. Meanwhile, Reliance Industries (RIL) which is the
largest company in terms of market capitalization in India, jumped 51 places, ranked 104.
LIC -Chairperson: M R Kumar, Founded in 1 September 1956, HQ: Mumbai.]
Which company has tie up with Indian Railways to boost its delivery services in
2) Amazon 3) Myntra 4) Netmeds 5) Bira

[Explanation: Amazon began working with the Indian Railways in 2019. It is the first
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online delivery company to work with the Indian Railways to build an express transportation
product via rail in 2019. "Working with the Indian Railways helps us further that
commitment, by offering a faster delivery promise to customers in cities such as Nagercoil,
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Katra, Porbandar, Jhansi, and Gwalior among others for delivery in even just 1 or 2 days.]
41. Which company has launched ‘India Ki Udaan’ to mark 75 years of Independence?
1) Microsoft 2) Tech Mahindra 3) Amazon 4) Google 5) Flipkart
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[Explanation: The project, named ‘India ki Udaan,’ is carried out by Google Arts &
Culture and is “themed on the unwavering and undying spirit of India over the past 75
years.” The project was officially launched at the Sunder Nursery in the presence of Union
Culture and Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy and senior Culture Ministry and Google
officials. Google CEO: Sundar Pichai, HQ -California, US.]
42. Which company has become the first big tech company to join Open Network for
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Digital Commerce (ONDC)?

1) Wipro 2) TCS 3) Microsoft 4) Amazon 5) Google
[Explanation: Through ONDC, Microsoft intends to introduce social e-commerce in the
Indian market. It will also launch a shopping app in India, which will be available on the
ONDC network and will allow buyers to discover the best price offered by retailers and
sellers. ONDC is being seen by many as a game changer, given its UPI-like network for
digital commerce.]
43. Which company has tie up with Piramal Finance to offer loans in small cities and
towns of India?
1) Paytm 2) PhonePe 3) Google 4) Wipro 5) BharatPe
[Explanation: This partnership will expand Paytm’s loan distribution business,
supported by Piramal Finance’s network of over 300 branches across India. It will also
help drive financial inclusion by giving small businesses and retailers access to credit.
Piramal Capital & Housing Finance HQ: Mumbai, MD: Jairam Sridharan. Paytm: HQ- Noida,
CEO: Vijay Shekhar Sharma]
44. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, who has become the richest woman
in Asia worth of $11.3 billion?
1) Yang Huiyan 2) Savitri Jindal 3) Alice walton 4) Julia Koch
5) Gina Rinehart
[Explanation: Jindal, 72, is India's richest woman and the 10th richest person in the
country. Chinese tycoon Fan Hongwei, whose wealth derives from chemical-fiber company
Hengli Petrochemical Co, also has a net worth of $11.3 billion, and slipped below Jindal.
Jindal became the chairperson of the Jindal Group after her husband’s death in a helicopter
crash in 2005. The company is the third-largest producer of steel in India and also operates
in cement, energy and infrastructure.]
45. Which of the following has launched India’s first Manufacturing Index Fund?
1) HDFC Mutual Fund 2) Edelweiss Mutual Fund
3) Axis Mutual Fund
4) Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund 5) Navi Mutual Fund
[Explanation: Navi Mutual Fund has announced the launch of its sixth fund for this
year, the Navi Nifty India Manufacturing Index Fund. This is India’s first open-ended
index fund that will seek to replicate the Nifty India Manufacturing Index, which tracks the
performance of manufacturers among the top 300 companies in India.]
46. Which company has partnered with Samsung stores to deploy smart PoS devices?
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1) Google 2) Wipro 3) Paytm 4) PhonePe 5) Flipkart
[Explanation: The partnership will enable consumers purchasing Samsung devices --
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laptops, smartphones, television, smart watches etc -- from any authorised store in the
country to pay through Paytm payment instruments, including UPI, wallet, buy now pay
later scheme, debit cards and credit cards. Paytm through its postpaid or buy-now-pay-
later service will provide credit limit of up to Rs 60,000 per month.]
As per recent changes in Atal Pension Yojana (APY) rules, which category of
beneficiaries are excluded?
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1) Non-Resident Indians 2) Income Taxpayers
3) State Govt. Employees
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4) Central Govt. Employees 5) None of the above
[Explanation:The government has made changes to the Atal Pension Yojana ‘s (APY)
rules. Now, from October 1, 2022, any citizen who is or has been an income taxpayer will
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not be eligible to join the pension scheme. If an income tax-paying investor joins the APY
scheme on or after October 1, the APY account will be liable to be closed, according to the
finance ministry.APY launched in 2015.Aged from 18 to 40 years can open APY account
and continue saving till 60 years of age to become eligible for monthly pension.]
48 Which of the following company is keen to re-enter Mediclaim segment?
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1) IRDAI 2) SBI 3) LIC 4) Reliance 5) IDBI

[Explanation: LIC has already doing a lot of long-term health protection and guaranteed
health products and are evaluating the suggestion that the regulator Irdai made
recently”.Mediclaim policies, which are indemnity-based health plans, are the best-selling
health insurance products in the country. LIC Chairman: M R Kumar, Founded in: 1
September 1956.]
49. SEBI has restructured its advisory committee on Investor Protection and Education
Fund (IPEF). Who is the Chairman of the committee?
1) K Subramanian 2) Ashwani Bhatia 3) Monika Halan
4) Madhabi Puri Buch 5) V K Paul
[Explanation:The panel is mandated to recommend investor education and protection
activities that may be undertaken directly by the market’s regulator, or through any other
agency, for utilization of the Sebi Investor Protection and Education Fund. The eight-member
committee will now be chaired by Monika Halan, writer, speaker and professor at NISM.]
50. Which airline emerges 2nd largest domestic airline by Indian market share?
1) Go First 2) Air India 3) Vistara 4) SpiceJet 5) Indigo
[Explanation: Full-service Vistara emerged as the second biggest airline by domestic
market share last month with a 10.4% pie of the sky, distantly second to the market leader
IndiGo at 58.8%. The airline is Tata Sons’ joint venture with Singapore Airlines. The number
three, four and five positions saw airlines separated by just decimal points — Air India
(8.4%), Go First (8.2%) and SpiceJet (8%).]
51. The finance ministry has clarified that there is no move in the government to levy
any charges on _________ transactions.
1) UPI 2) NEFT 3) RTGS 4) ECS 5) IMPS
[Explanation: The statement came four days after the Reserve Bank of India floated a
discussion paper on levying charges in payment systems, including on Immediate Payment
Service, or IMPS, National Electronic Funds Transfer, or NEFT, Real Time Gross Settlement,
or RTGS, UPI, and other payment instruments such as debit cards and credit cards.]
52. Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme has completed how many years in
2022?
1) 3 2) 2 3) 5 4) 6 5) 4
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[Explanation: The success of RCS UDAN is a demonstration of the government’s
commitment to the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik’. It has played a
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great role in the transformation of the Indian aviation industry. So far under this scheme,
we have 425 routes aiming to go up to 1,000 routes, and 68 new airports aiming to touch
100 airports.]
Which of the following Mutual Fund has launched PSU equity fund?
1) Kotak Mutual Fund
4) ICICI Mutual Fund
2) SBI Mutual Fund
5) TATA Mutual Fund
3) HDFC Mutual Fund
[Explanation:An objective to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing
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predominantly in equity and equity related instruments of PSU companies. The scheme
may invest in sectors/stocks that form a part of S&P BSE PSU Index. The schemes may
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also invest in opportunities across market cap - that is. large, mid or small cap.]
54. Which of the following has collaborated with Tata Power’s TPRMG partner to foster
green entrepreneurs?
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1) ECGC 2) EXIM 3) SEBI 4) NABARD 5) SIDBI

[Explanation: As per the agreement, after entrepreneurs finish a capacity-building
programme run by TPRMG, SIDBI will provide them a “Go Responsive, Enterprise incentive
(GREENi)”. SIDBI would also support credit connections through its PRAYAAS scheme or
partner banks to facilitate financing (loans) for starting or growing rural entrepreneurs’
firms.]
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55. Which of the following has commenced its first cow dung-based compressed biogas
project?
1) BPCL 2) GAIL 3) NTPC 4) IOCL 5) HPCL
[Explanation: HPCL’s uses first of its kind Waste-to-Energy portfolio, uses 100 tonnes
of dung per day to make biogas, which may be used as vehicle fuel. In a year, the HPCL
Compressed Biogas Project is expected to be put into operation. The GOBAR-Dhan plan,
announced by the Indian government in April 2018 as a part of the Swachh Bharat Mission’s
(Grameen) Biodegradable Waste Management component.]
56. Adani Group has indirectly bought 29.18 per cent stake in which media company?
1) Indian Express 2) Business Lines 3) NDTV4) Rajya Sabha News
5) WION News
[Explanation: Gautam Adani would soon take control of NDTV after Adani Group firms
has launched an open offer to acquire 26 per cent stake in the media company for Rs 294
per share. Taking its total shareholding in NDTV NSE 5.00 % to 55.18 per cent upon
successful completion of the offer, Adani firm AMG Media Networks Limited (AMNL) will
also indirectly acquire another 29.18 per cent stake in the media company.]
57. Which company has announced a campaign to upskill 100,000 developers in India?
1) IBM 2) WIPRO 3) Google 4) Infosys 5) TATA
[Explanation: Google has unveiled a programme to upskill 100,000 Indian developers
and researchers in cyber security. The campaign will be part of the company’s Cyber
Security Roadshow, which will cover multiple cities across India and offer tools, tutorials,
and mentorship on security practices for building consumer apps, as well as enterprise
programmes.]
7.INTERNATIONAL
1. Which of the following country will host UNSC meet on counter-terrorism?
1) United Kingdom 2) France 3) United States
4) India 5) Mexico
[Explanation: India chairs the Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee for 2022
and will in October host diplomats of the 15-nation Security Council, including US, China
and Russia, for the counter-terrorism committee’s special meeting. India’s tenure at the
Council will end in December this year.]
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2. Indian and French Navies have conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX)
in ___________.
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1) Arabian Sea
4) Bay of Bengal
2) North Atlantic Ocean 3) Pacific Ocean
5) Andaman Sea
[Explanation: INS Tarkash and French Fleet Tanker FNS Somme carried out a replen-
ishment at sea, followed by cooperative air operations with the maritime surveillance air-
craft Falcon 50. taking part in several mock missile engagements and air defence drills.]
The 11th round of India-Switzerland Foreign Office Consultations was held in
_______.
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1) Geneva, Switzerland 2) New Delhi, India 3) Zurich, Switzerland
4) Mumbai, India 5) Bern, Switzerland
[Explanation: Both sides appreciated that the annual bilateral trade had exceeded US $
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30 billion and agreed on the importance of diversifying their trade. Over 330 Swiss com-
panies are present in India in sectors such as engineering, services, precision instru-
ments, chemicals and pharmaceuticals while Indian companies are present in Switzer-
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land in sectors such as IT, pharmaceuticals, and machinery.]

4. Which country railway Minister has announced the ‘Khulna-Mongla railway line’
to be opened by the end of this year?
1) Nepal 2) Sri Lanka 3) Bangladesh 4) India 5) Bhutan
[Explanation:After the rail link is established, it will be easier to import-export goods to
and from India, Nepal and Bhutan at low cost. The Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Line project
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was taken in December 2010 with a decade-long time period.]

5. Which country’s all-women Navy’s crew has created history by completing first
independent maritime surveillance mission over Arabian Sea?
1) USA 2) India 3) China 4) Japan 5) Australia
[Explanation: The mission was carried out by five officers of the Indian Navy Air Squad-
ron (INAS) 314 based at Naval Air Enclave at Gujarat’s Porbandar. The aircraft was captained
by the Mission Commander, Lt Cdr Aanchal Sharma, who had pilots, Lt Shivangi and Lt
Apurva Gite, and Tactical and Sensor Officers, Lt Pooja Panda and SLt Pooja Shekhawat
in her team.]
6. Which country has become the third largest coal supplier of India in July 2022?
1) Indonesia 2) South Africa3) Australia 4) Russia 5) Mozambique
[Explanation: Russia has typically been the sixth-largest coal supplier to India, behind
Indonesia, South Africa, Australia, the U.S., and Mozambique and Colombia alternately
featuring in the top five list. Thermal coal imports from Russia jumped 55% on-month in
July and soared 500% from a year earlier.]
7. Which country became the seventh country in the world to launch a mission to
the Moon?
1) East Germany 2) Poland 3) Bulgaria 4) United States
5) South Korea
[Explanation: South Korea will become the seventh country in the world after America,
Russia, China, Japan, Israel, and India to send a mission to the moon. South Korea’s
space agency Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) in collaboration with NAS1) The
lunar orbiter will pave the way for the country’s more ambitious goal of landing on the
moon by 2030.]
8. Which country has launched “Long March-2F carrier rocket”?
1) China 2) Japan 3) India 4) Israel 5) Iran
[Explanation: It is China’s seventh crewed mission to space and the first during the
construction of China’s space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
It is also the first in nearly five years after the country’s last manned mission in 2016.]
9. Which country has launched terrestrial ecosystem carbon monitoring satellite?
1) Russia 2) Japan 3) USA 4) Israel 5) China
[Explanation: The carbon monitoring satellite is mainly used for terrestrial ecosystem
carbon monitoring, survey and monitoring of terrestrial ecology and resource, major na-
tional ecological projects monitoring and evaluation. It will also provide operational support
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and research services in fields such as environmental protection, surveying and mapping,
meteorology, agriculture, and disaster reduction.]
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Which country will soon start its mega ocean mission ‘Samudrayaan’ to unlock
themysteries in the heart of deep water?
1) China 2) India 3) Japan 4) Israel 5) USA
[Explanation: Samudrayaan is India’s first unique manned ocean mission that aims to
send men into the deep sea in a submersible vehicle for deep-ocean exploration and min-
ing of rare minerals. It will send three persons in a manned submersible vehicle MATSYA
6000 to a depth of 6000 metres into the sea for deep underwater studies. Submarines go
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only about 200 metres.]
11. 2nd India-Bangladesh Tri-services Staff Talks held in ___________.
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1) Dhaka 2) Mumbai 3) New Delhi 4) Chittagong 5) Jashore
[Explanation:The Tri-services Staff Talks was co-chaired from the Indian side by Deputy
Assistant Chief of Integrated Staff, Brigadier Vivek Narang and Director General Opera-
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tion and Plan Directorate Armed Force Division from the Bangladesh side Brigadier Gen-
eral Husain Muhammad Rahaman.]
12. Which Country has Declared Its Iconic Green Site Padang as Its 75th National
Monument?
1) India 2) Brazil 3) Singapore 4) China 5) Australia
[Explanation: The National Heritage Board stated that Padang (location of Netaji Subahs
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Chandra Bose‘s infamous Call “Chalo Dilli”) will now receive the Monument Status of
Subas Chandra Bose and the greatest level of protection possible under Singapore’s Pres-
ervation of Monuments Act (NHB).]
13. US to provide_____ million dollars to clear land mines, improvised explosive de-
vices & unexploded ordinance in Ukraine.
1) 80 2) 77 3) 65 4) 89 5) 75
[Explanation: The US State Department stated that, Ukrainian teams already have cleared
about 160,000 unexploded mines, ordinances and other devices. The 89 million dollars
will be taken from both the State Department Fiscal Year 2022 budget, as well as from a
series of supplemental funding bills passed by Congress earlier this year]
14. Which country has partnered with International Solar Alliance (ISA) for setting
up a 1150 MW solar project?
1) Malta 2) Cuba 3) Japan 4) Nepal 5) Canada
[Explanation: The International Solar Alliance, in partnership with the Republic of Cuba.
The project is part of Cuba’s plan to implement 2100 MW of solar projects, reducing the
reliance on expensive and polluting diesel generators and increasing its green energy
portfolio.]
15. Which of the following countries have withdrawn from China cooperation group?
1) Latvia 2) Estonia 3) Poland 4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 2 & 3
[Explanation: Lithuania, Baltic countries Latvia & Estonia stepped back from the China
Cooperation Group, drawing massive flak from Beijing. The coordinated move came amid
growing Chinese aggression against Taiwan.]
16. Indian Air Force maiden bilateral exercise “Udarashakti” hosted in which coun-
try?
1) France 2) Japan 3) Oman 4) Malaysia 5) Vietnam
[Explanation: The Indian Air Force is participating in the air exercise with Su-30 MKI
and C-17 aircraft while Malaysian Air Force will be flying Su30 MKM aircraft. While Harimau
Shakti is Joint military exercises which are held annually between the two countries.]
17. India has handed over a Dornier-228 maritime patrol and reconnaissance air-
craft to which country?
1) Sri Lanka 2) Israel 3) Japan 4) Russia 5) USA
[Explanation: The aircraft is being provided to Sri Lanka from the inventory of the In-
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dian Navy to help the country meet its immediate security requirement. The Indian Navy
has already provided extensive training to a team from Sri Lanka’s Navy and the Air Force
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1) Kuwait
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to operate the maritime surveillance aircraft.]
Which country has observed National Mourning Day on August 15 to remember
the Nation’s 1 st president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman?
2) South Korea3) Bangladesh 4) Iran 5) USA
[Explanation: Sheikh Mujibur Rehman was the founder of Bangladesh who led the
independence movement for East Pakistan (Bangladesh) against West Pakistan. On Au-
gust 15, 1975, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, his wife and 12 members of his family were
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killed by a faction of the armed forces at his Dhanmondi residence in Dhaka.]
19. Which country has become first to approve Omicron vaccine?
1) UK 2) US 3) Canada 4) Russia 5) India
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[Explanation: The United Kingdom has authorized the first ever covid-19 vaccine for
Omicron variant. It is the first country to do so. Authorization of vaccine will now pave
ways for autumn booster campaign using two-strain shot of Moderna.]
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20. 9th India-Thailand Joint Commission Meeting to be held in __________.

1) Delhi 2) Pattaya 3) Bangkok 4) Mumbai 5) Nong Khai
[Explanation: The 9th India-Thailand Joint Commission Meeting will be held in Bangkok.
The meeting will be co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of
Thailand Don Pramudwinai, and MEA of India, Dr S Jaishankar. Both the countries are
celebrating 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations.]
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21. Which of the following country has signed a climate change and healthcare bill of
750 billion dollars?
1) Australia 2) Japan 3) Canada 4) United States 5) New Zealand
[Explanation: US President Joe Biden signed into law a sweeping bill to lower health
care costs and address climate change, representing a key win for Democrats in Con-
gress. The bill, which was significantly slimmed down from the original USD 3.5 trillion
package, includes some of Biden’s key campaign promises and makes the largest invest-
ment in federal climate programs in history.]
22. Which country is the host of “Vostok-2022” military exercises?
1) India 2) China 3) Russia 4) Tajikistan 5) Belarus
[Explanation: The People’s Liberation Army of China will take part in the Vostok-2022
strategic command and staff exercise in Russia, which also includes the armies of India,
Belarus, Tajikistan, and Mongolia, according to the country’s defence ministry. China ‘s
People’s Liberation Army will send some troops to Russia to participate in the Vostok-
2022 (East) strategic exercise.]
23. India and which country has jointly inaugurated Indian Embassy Residence Com-
plex in Bangkok?
1) Malaysia 2) Philippines 3) Vietnam 4) Thailand 5) Bangladesh
[Explanation: 9th India-Thailand Joint Commission Meeting was held in Bangkok. The
Meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thai-
land and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Both sides also discussed advancing
contacts in political, economic, security as well as defence, connectivity and health do-
mains.]
24. Which country has inaugurated the world’s first hydrogen-powered train fleet?
1) Germany 2) France 3) UAE 4) Nepal 5) Japan
[Explanation: The first fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger trains has replaced 15
diesel trains that were previously operated on nonelectrified tracks in Lower Saxony,
Germany. The state governor Stephan Weil stated that Lower Saxony has invested a total
of 93 million euros for the first fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger train projects.]
25. India has signed MoU with _________ on mutual recognition of seafarers?
1) Iraq 2) Turkmenistan 3) Iran 4) Oman 5) Armenia
[Explanation: In a bid to smoothen the movement of seafarers between the two coun-
tries, India and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on recognition of
Certificates of Competency in Unlimited Voyages to help seafarers from both the countries
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as per the provisions of International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification
and Watch Keeping for Seafarers (1978).]
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US and South Korea will Conduct their Biggest Military Drills. What is the name
of exercise?
1) Dustlik
4) Ulchi Freedom Shield
2) Vajra Prahar 3) Ajay Warrior
5) Kazind
[Explanation: South Korea and the United States began their largest joint military drills
in years with a resumption of field training. The annual summertime exercise has been
renamed ‘Ulchi Freedom Shield’ and it is scheduled to end on 1st September 2022. South
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Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has vowed to normalize the combined exercises and
boost deterrence against the North.]
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27. India hands over 21,000 tonnes of chemical fertilizer to Which of the following
country?
1) Thailand 2) Sri Lanka 3) Australia 4) China 5) Russia
[Explanation: The United Nations warned that 5.7 million people require immediate
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humanitarian assistance. Sri Lanka is also facing a foreign exchange shortage, which has,
incidentally, affected its capacity to import food and fuel, leading to the power cuts in the
country.]
28. SING project would be the first space-collaboration involving which of the follow-
ing countries?
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1) USA & Russia 2) India & China 3) India & Sri Lanka
4) USA & China 5) Russia & Israel
[Explanation: The project, called Spectrographic Investigation of Nebular Gas (SING),
also involves collaboration with the Institute of Astronomy, Russian Academy of Sciences,
and has been designed and developed by research students at the IIA.]
29. US State will ban sale of petrol-powered cars by which year?
1) 2027 2) 2025 3) 2035 4) 2030 5) 2040
[Explanation: The switch from gas will drastically reduce emissions and air pollutants.
Transportation is the single largest source of emissions in the state, accounting for about
40% of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. The air board is working on different regu-
lations for motorcycles and larger trucks.]
30. India announced the establishment of a working group on transnational educa-
tion with which country?
1) Nepal 2) North Korea 3) Australia 4) Malaysia 5) Ireland
[Explanation: India’s Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and his Austra-
lian counterpart, Jason Clare announced the establishment of a working group on
transnational education. The working group aims to build shared understanding of the
regulatory settings in both countries and promote opportunities for a two-way mobility of
institutions]
31. Which country is the host of 2nd edition of Global AI Summit?
1) Kenya 2) Japan 3) Greece 4) China 5) Riyadh
[Explanation: Saudi Arabia is set to organise the second edition of the Global AI Summit
in September, under the theme ‘Artificial Intelligence for the Good of Humanity’. The up-
coming event will be participated by experts from government agencies and major technol-
ogy companies around the world.]
8.NATIONAL
1. The 3rd edition of Vietnam-India Bilateral Army exercise ‘Ex VINBAX 2022’ will
begin in _______.
1) Bakloh 2) Ranikhet 3) Chandimandir
4) Lulla Nagar 5) Delhi
[Explanation: The theme of Ex VINBAX 2022 is the “Employment and deployment of an
Engineer Company and a Medical Team as part of United Nations Contingent for Peace
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Keeping Operations”. The exercise will provide an opportunity to the troops of both the
Contingents to learn about the social and cultural heritage of each other. Indian Army is
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being represented by troops from the 105 Engineer Regiment.]
Centre has formed a task force to monitor monkeypox virus situation in nation. It
will be headed by __________.
1 Rajesh Bhushan
4) Dr Verghese Kurien
2) Veena George 3) Dr. VK Paul
5) Amitabh Kant
[Explanation: The monkeypox virus, which is a member of the same virus family as the
smallpox virus, is what causes the zoonotic condition known as monkeypox. The WHO
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reports that although instances have recently been reported from non-endemic countries
as well, the disease is endemic in places like West and Central Africa.]
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3. Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme’ which was recently launched, is
implemented by which Union Ministry?
1) Ministry of Power
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2) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

3) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
4) Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Food Distribution
5) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
[Explanation: Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme aims to help DISCOMs improve
their operational efficiencies and financial sustainability. The Prime Minister laid the
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foundation stone of various green energy projects of NTPC worth over Rs 5200 crore.]
4. Name the multilateral exercise that IAF to participate in Australia.
1) Dustlik 2) Pitch Black 3) LAMITIYE 4) Al-Mohed Al-Hind 5) Al Nagah
[Explanation: Pitch Black exercise will provide Indian Air Force a unique opportunity to
exchange knowledge and experience with these nations in a dynamic warfare environment.
The participant nations are Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, India, Japan,
Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand,
UAE, the U.K, and the U.S.]
5. Who among the following has launched “Shrimad Rajchandra Mission”?
1) Bhupendra Patel 2) Acharya Devvrat 3) PM Modi
4) S. Jaishankar 5) Meenakshi Lekhi
[Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually has inaugurated and laid the
foundation stone of various projects of the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission worth more than
300 crore rupees at Dharampur in Gujarat. Initiatives taken by the mission in the field of
rural healthcare have strengthened the Vision of a ‘Healthy India’.]
6. Centre has approved highest ever Fair and Remunerative Price of _______per
quintal for Sugarcane farmers.
1) Rs. 335 2) Rs. 533 3) Rs. 355 4) Rs. 305 5) Rs. 503
[Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has hiked FRP of sugarcane
for sugar season 2022-23 (October September) by Rs 15 per quintal. The Centre has also
announced a premium of Rs 3.05 per quintal for each 0.1% increase in recovery of sugar
over and above 10.25%.]
7. Govt. has set a target of increasing Natural Gas in the primary energy mix by 15%
by which year?
1) 2025 2) 2047 3) 2023 4) 2030 5) 2024
[Explanation:The central government has decided to raise the target of the share of
natural gas in the energy mix to 15% by 2030 from the current around 6.7%. With the aim
to increase coverage of CGD networks in the country, Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory
Board (PNGRB) has authorised 268 GA.]
8. Tata Group has set to roll out the ‘First in India’ seating system for Vande Bharat
Express trains from __________.
1) September 2022 2) March 2024 3) October 2022
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4) December 2022 5) March 2024
[Explanation:Tata Group is preparing to introduce the “First in India” seating system for
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Vande Bharat Express trains starting in September 2022 and plans to invest Rs. 3,000
crore on R&D by FY26. By 2030, the steel-to-salt conglomerate hopes to rank among the
top 5 technological companies worldwide in the steel sector.]
The 4 th edition of the Indo-Oman joint military exercise AL NAJAH -IV was
commenced in _______.
1) Haryana 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Odisha 4) Rajasthan 5) Karnataka
[Explanation: The objective of the joint military exercise is to enhance the level of defense
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cooperation between the Indian Army and the Royal Army of Oman and this is more evident
in improving the bilateral relations between the two countries. Oman is India’s strategic
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partner in the Gulf and an important negotiator in the Gulf Cooperation Council (AGCC),
Arab League and Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) forums.]
10. Who among the following has launched the IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) of Deutsche
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Bank AG at Gift City, Gujarat?

1) Piyush Goyal 2) Ashwini Vaishnaw 3) Bhupendrabhai Patel
4) Amit Shah 5) Narendra Modi
[Explanation: The IBU will first offer financial products in the areas of trade finance,
fixed income, and currencies, according to Deutsche Bank AG. Additionally, it will enable
cash pooling and other deposit proposals for Indian and foreign clients within the
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parameters of the current regulations.]

11. Which ministry has organized the “Tiranga Utsav”to celebrate the Pingali
Venkayya’s 146th Birth Anniversary?
1) Ministry of Culture 2) Ministry of Home Affairs
3) Ministry of Education 4) Ministry of Law and Justice 5) Ministry of Power
[Explanation: [Explanation: Pingali Venkayya, a freedom fighter and the designer of
India’s national flag, was a follower of Gandhian principles, and it was upon the request
of Mahatma Gandhi that he designed the Indian national flag with saffron, white and green
colours with ‘chakra’ in the middle.]
12. Udyam Portal of Ministry of MSME has achieved the landmark of 1 crore
registrations.Udyam Registration Portal was launched on ____________.
1) 1st June 2019 2) 1st July 2020 3) 1st April 2021
4) 1st May 2018 5) 1st June 2020
[Explanation: Udyam Portal is an online system for registering MSMEs, launched by
the Union MSME ministry. Further, it is linked to the databases of the Central Board of
Direct Taxes (CBDT) and Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN).]
13. India and US to hold mega exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ will be held in _________.
1) Rajasthan 2) Ladakh 3) Uttarakhand 4) Gujarat 5) Jammu and Kashmir
[Explanation: The Indian Army and the US Army will conduct the 18th edition of the
fortnight-long mega military exercise “Yudh Abhyas” from October 14 to 31, 2022, at Auli
in Uttarakhand. The exercise is aimed at enhancing understanding, cooperation and
interoperability between the two armies. The previous edition of the exercise took place in
Alaska, the US, in October 2021.]
14. UNESCO has added a 106-year-old astronomical observatory at Langat Singh College
in____________.
1) Patna, Bihar 2) Surat, Gujarat 3) Agra, Uttar Pradesh
4) Muzaffarpur, Bihar 5) Gaya, Bihar
[Explanation: The astronomical observatory at the Langat Singh College, commonly
known as L. S. College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar is now included in the UNESCO list of Important
Endangered Heritage observatories of the world. UNESCO Founded: 16 November 1945;
Headquarters: Paris, France.]
15. As of August 2022, how many start-ups are registered in India?
1) 55,000 2) 50,000 3) 75,000 4) 65,000 5) 80,000
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[Explanation: Startup India program which was primarily set up to provide an enabling
environment for the startups has evolved into the launchpad for them. The Department for
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Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has recognized more than 75,000 startups-
a milestone which coincides with the 75th year of independence.]
World’s largest floating solar power plant to be built in ___________.
1) Andhra Pradesh
4) West Bengal
2) Gujarat
5) Himachal Pradesh
3) Madya Pradesh
[Explanation: The world’s largest floating solar power plant is going to be built at
Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh. With an aim to increase the power generation capacity of
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the central state of Madhya Pradesh and address the electricity problems in the region. A
floating solar power plant is going to be built in Khandwa which will generate 600-Megawatt
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power by 2022-23.]
17. Who among the following will Chair the 7th Governing Council Meeting of NITI
Aayog?
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1) Parameswaran Iyer 2) Suman Bery 3) Amitabh Kant

4) Narendra Modi 5) Rajiv Kumar
[Explanation: The key agendas of Governing Council Meeting are Crop diversification
and achieving self-sufficiency in pulses, oilseeds and other agri-commodities.
Implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) in school Education,Implementation of
National Education Policy in higher education, and Urban governance.]
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18. Shri Anurag Thakur and which minster has launched serial Swaraj “Bharat Ke
Swatantrata Sangram ki Samagra Gatha”?
1) Dr. L. Murugan 2) Amit Shah 3) M. Venkaiah Naidu
4) Narendra Modi 5) Droupadi Murmu
[Explanation: The idea behind the serial is to reproduce an audio-visual history of India’s
search for ‘Swaraj’. The repertoire of photographs, films, oral histories, personal memoirs,
autobiographies, biographies, multi-lingual regional literature remain mostly unexplored
and largely absent from the public consciousness.]
19. Name the operation which was launched by Railway Protection Force (RPF) to
enhance the security of passengers travelling by Indian Railways?
1) Operation Suraksha 2) Operation Raahat 3) Operation Ganga
4) Operation Yatri Suraksha 5) Operation Meghdoot
[Explanation: To kickstart Operation Yatri Suraksha, the RPF launched a month-long
pan-India drive against criminals who loot passengers. As part of this initiative, several
steps are being taken to provide fool proof security to passengers i.e., train escorting,
visible presence on stations, surveillance through CCTV, surveillance on active criminals,
collection of intelligence about the criminals and action.]
20. Which minister has launched the ‘Badhe Chalo’ Campaign?
1) Ministry of Home Affairs 2) Ministry of Tribal Affairs 3) Ministry of Education
4) Ministry of Culture 5) Ministry of Mines
[Explanation: Ministry of Culture has launched the ‘Badhe Chalo Campaing’, with the
aim of connecting with youth of India and infuse a deep sense of patriotism among them. It
seeks to ‘create youth centric activation’ for sizeable outreach of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.]
21. India has set the target to eliminate Kala-azar by which year?
1) 2024 2) 2030 3) 2025 4) 2023 5) 2027
[Explanation:Kala Azar is also called as Leishmaniasis. It is a neglected tropical disease,
by which over 100 countries are affected, including India. The disease is caused due to
parasite called Leishmania. This parasite is transmitted via bite of sand flies.]
22. Who among the following has e-launched onboarding of cooperatives on GeM portal?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Amit Shah 3) Narendra Singh Tomar
4) Ram Vilas Paswan 5) Smriti Irani
[Explanation: Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has e-launched the onboarding of
cooperatives on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal in New Delhi. Five hundred
eighty-nine cooperatives have been shortlisted as eligible for onboarding.]
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23. The 12thedition of Defence Expo to be held in _____.
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1) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
4) Belagavi, Karnataka
2) Auli, Uttarakhand 3) Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh
5) Pune, Maharashtra
[Explanation: The Defence Expo, India’s flagship exhibition on Land, Naval and
Homeland Security systems, will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The theme for this
edition is ‘Path to Pride’. invoking nationalistic pride and encouraging citizens to partake
in nation-building through establishing a capable indigenous Defence industry.]
The First drone school of northeast has been launched in ____.
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1) Gangtok 2) Aizawl 3) Dibrugarh 4) Jorhat 5) Guwahati
[Explanation:The northeast has got its first remote pilot training school in Guwahati, as
part of the central government’s quest to make India a hub for drone technology.The Assam
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Electronics Development Corporation Ltd (AMTRON) has joined hands with EduRade, a
start-up incubated at IIT-Guwahati, and IIM-Calcutta Innovation Park for the project.]
25. Union Cabinet approves extension of PMAY-Urban till _____.
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1) 31st Oct 2024 2) 31st Dec 2047 3) 31st Dec 2024

4) 31st Dec 2026 5) 31st Dec 2022
[Explanation: PMAY-U: Housing for All is one of the major flagship programmes being
implemented by Government of India to provide all weather pucca houses to all eligible
beneficiaries in the urban areas of the country through States/UTs/Central Nodal
Agencies.]
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26. Which of the following will host virtual meet of Asian Regional Forum?
1) Election Commission 2) Law Commission 3) Telecom Commission
4) Central Information Commission 5) National Commission for Women
[Explanation: The Election Commission of India hosted a virtual meeting of the Asian
Regional Forum on the theme - Making our Elections Inclusive, Accessible, and Participative
in New Delhi. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar stated that democracy and
democratic institutions flourish when all groups of people are fully represented.]
27. Who among the following has launched the indigenous vaccine ‘Lumpi-ProVac’ to
protect livestock from Lumpy Skin disease?
1) Mansukh L. Mandaviya 2) Giriraj Singh 3) Narendra Singh Tomar
4) Amit Shah 5) Narendra Modi
[Explanation: The vaccine has been developed by the National Equine Research Center,
Hisar, Haryana in collaboration with the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izzatnagar,
Bareilly. The Minister directed the concerned officials to provide this vaccine in large
numbers at the earliest for relief to the cattle.]
28. Which of the following union ministry has launched “SMILE-75 Initiative”?
1) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment 2) Ministry of Education
3) Ministry of External Affairs 4) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
5) Ministry of Home Affairs
[Explanation: The Government of India has formulated a comprehensive scheme of SMILE
(Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) to address the
persisting problem of destitution and beggary.Under the “SMILE-75” Initiative, 75 Municipal
Corporations will undertake comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of
begging in the spirit of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.]
29. 1.37 candidates have benefited from the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
(PMKVY),It launched in the year _________.
1) 2016 2) 2020 3) 2015 4) 2018 5) 2010
[Explanation: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is PMKVY
with an objective to impart short duration skill development training and certification to
youth and to make them employable for better livelihood across the country. PMKVY has
two training components, namely, Short Term Training (STT) and Recognition of Prior
Learning (RPL).]
30. 13th Edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “Ex Vajra Prahar” 2022
was commenced at __________.
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1) Chandi mandir 2) Bakloh 3) Suratgarh 4) Agra 5) Balasore
[Explanation: The Vajra Prahar series of joint exercise aims to share best practices and
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experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics, and also to
improve inter-operability between the special forces of both nations. The 12th edition was
conducted at Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington (USA) in October 2021.]
Which of the following has launched ‘Him Drone-a-thon’ programme in collaboration
with Drone Federation of India (DFI)?
1) Indian Navy
4) Defence Ministry
2) Indian Air Force 3) Indian Army
5) Indian Coast Guard
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[Explanation: Him Drone-a-thon’ programme is aimed at providing opportunities to the
Indian drone ecosystem to develop path-breaking drone capabilities for meeting the
requirements of frontline troops. In the 1st phase, drones will be developed for use in
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Army operations in the Himalayas.]
32. The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has formed an expert
committee chaired by __________.
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1) Anwar Hussain Shaik 2) Guru Swamy 3) Ananta Nayak

4) Pradip Kumar Mohanty 5) Ajay Piramal
[Explanation: Article 338A inter-alia gives powers to the NCST to oversee the
implementation of various safeguards provided to STs under the Constitution or under
any other law for time being in force or under any other order to the Government and to
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evaluate the working of such safeguards.]

33. Who among the following has approved 107 Gallantry awards for Armed Forces
and CAPF personnel?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Droupadi Murmu 3) Jagdeep Dhankhar
4) Vivek Ram Chaudhari 5) Amit Shah
[Explanation: President of India, Droupadi Murmu has approved 107 Gallantry awards
to Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel on the occasion of
Independence Day 2022. The awards include three Kirti Chakra, 13 Shaurya Chakras,
two bar to Sena Medals (gallantry), 81 Sena Medals (gallantry), one Nao Sena Medal
(gallantry) and seven Vayu Sena Medals (gallantry).]
34. As per recent changes in Atal Pension Yojana (APY) rules, which category of
beneficiaries are excluded?
1) Non-Resident Indians 2) Income Taxpayers 3) State Govt. Employees
4) Central Govt. Employees 5) None of the above
[Explanation: The government has made changes to the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) rules
to be made effective from October 1, 2022. If an income tax-paying investor joins the APY
scheme on or after October 1, the APY account will be liable to be closed.]
35. ‘DigiYatra soft’ has launched at which of the following airport?
1) Chennai International Airport 2) Indira Gandhi International Airport
3) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport 4) Kempegowda International Airport
5) Chennai International Airport
[Explanation: DigiYatra envisages that travellers pass through various checkpoints at
the airport through paperless and contactless processing, using facial features to establish
their identity, which would be linked to the boarding pass.]
36. 23rd edition of India International Seafood Show will be held in _______.
1) Mumbai 2) Kolkata 3) Chennai 4) Ranchi 5) Patna
[Explanation: Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) in association
with the Seafood Exporters’ Association of India (SEAI) will hold the 23rd edition of India
International Seafood Show (IISS) in Kolkata, the City of Joy from February 15 to 7 next
year.]
37. PM Narendra Modi has announced that India aims to become developed country
in______years.
1) 23 2) 24 3) 26 4) 47 5) 25
[Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi set an ambitious target of making India a
developed nation by 2047 and made a renewed pitch for cutting import dependence and
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boosting domestic manufacturing.]
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Who among the following has launched India’s first saline water lantern named
‘Roshni’?
1) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat2) Kiren Rijiju
4) Raj Kumar Singh 5) Jitendra Singh
3) Ashwini Vaishnaw
[Explanation:Saline water lanterns use seawater as an electrolyte between specially

designed electrodes to power LED lamps. The technology will help bring ‘Ease of Living’
to the poor and needy, especially the fishing community living along the 7,500-km-long
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coastal line of India.]
39. UDAN Scheme has completed 5 years. This scheme is related which ministry?
1) Ministry of Civil Aviation 2) Ministry of Defence
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3) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
5) Department of Space
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[Explanation:UdeDesh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) was launched as a Regional Connectivity

Scheme (RCS) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation in 2016.It was formulated based on the
review of The National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP)-2016 and it was planned to remain in
force for a period of 10 years.]
40. Tribal-dominated ‘Mandla’ region has become the first fully “functionally literate”
district in the country. ‘Mandla’ is located in which state?
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1) Madhya Pradesh 2) Nagaland 3) Uttarakhand

4) Haryana 5) Chhattisgarh
[Explanation: Madhya Pradesh’s tribal-dominated Mandla region has become the first
fully “functionally literate” district in the country. Another report of 2020 highlights that,
more than 2.25 lakh people in this district were not literate, most of them were tribals from
forest areas.]
41. US Navy Ship docks in India for first time for repairs and maintenance. At which
port?
1) Katupalli Shipyard at Ennore 2) Cochin Shipyard Limited
3) Mazagon Dock Limited 4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
5) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
[Explanation: This is the first ever repair of a U.S. Navy ship in India. The U.S. Navy
had awarded a contract to L&T’s Shipyard at Kattupalli for undertaking maintenance of
the ship. The event signifies the capabilities of Indian shipyards in the global ship repairing
market.]
42. Name the National Campaign which has been launched by central government at
the ‘Early Childhood Development Conclave 2022’ to focus on child health?
1) Samrakshana 1000 2) Suraksha 1000 3) Paalan 1000
4) Poshan 1000 5) Child Care 1000
[Explanation: Paalan 1000 combines early years coaching for parents, families and
other caregivers with services designed to meet families’ basic needs. Caregivers are crucial
for a strong start in the first years of life. The programme is aligned the mission of the
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), emphasizing responsive care and focusing
interventions on the first 1000 days.]
43. Who among the following has launched “Make India No. 1” mission?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Amit Shah 3) Arvind Kejriwal
4) Jagdeep Dhankhar 5) Raj Nath Singh
[Explanation: Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal
launched a national mission to make India the number one country in the world and called
on all citizens and political parties to join it. The goals are Providing free education and
healthcare to citizens, employment to youths, equal rights and dignity to women and fair
price to farmers for their produce.]
44. Who has inaugurated ‘National Security Strategies Conference 2022’ in New Delhi?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Amit Shah 3) Nirmala Sitharaman
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4) Raj Nath Singh 5) Smriti Zubin Irani
[Explanation: The National Security Strategies Conference brings together the top
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leadership to address the national security challenges. Police officers, Security practitioners
and experts from specialized fields also take part in the conference. During the conference,
union minister highlighted the importance of having a robust human intelligence to fight
terrorism.]
Which of the following firm has become India’s 106 th Unicorn?
1) Shiprocket 2) OneCard 3) upGrad 4) 5ire 5) Groww
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[Explanation: Shiprocket, a logistics technology platform supported by Zomato, raised
$33.5 million (about Rs 270 crore) in a fundraising round co-led by Temasek and Lightrock.
With the new capital, Shiprocket was valued at about $1.2 billion. Since its founding in
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2017, It has tripled in size and serves more than 66 million clients annually.]
46. India’s first electric double-decker bus launched in________.
1) Bengaluru 2) Hyderabad 3) Thiruvananthapuram
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4) Chennai 5) Mumbai
[Explanation: The name of the double-decker bus is “Switch EiV 22”, the double-decker
bus will be run by the Mumbai civic transport body from September. Nitin Gadkari is 35
per cent of the pollution is because of diesel and petrol, and the introduction of these
buses will reduce pollution.]
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47. 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2023 to be held at ______.

1) Lucknow 2) Indore 3) Chennai 4) Varanasi 5) Mysore
[Explanation: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated every year on 9th Januray to mark
the contribution of the overseas Indian community in the development of India. It also
commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India on 9th January
1915.]
48. Who will lead Indian Parliamentary delegation at 65th Commonwealth
Parliamentary Conference in Canada?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Om Birla 3) Amit Shah
4) S Jaishankar 5) Droupadi Murmu
[Explanation: The 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) will be led by
Amos Masondo, the chair of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), along with a
distinguished team of MPs. The CPC, will be held in Halifax, Canada. CPC provides
delegates of Commonwealth parliaments and legislatures with an annual forum to discuss
parliamentary system improvements and international political issues.]
49. Who has launched India’s first Companionship Startup for the senior citizens?
1) Gautam Adani 2) Ratan Tata 3) Mukesh Ambani
4) Narayana Murthy 5) Azim Premji
[Explanation: Ratan Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, provided seed money
for the platform in an unknown amount. Goodfellows completed a successful beta test
over the past six months, and the service is now available in Mumbai. Pune, Chennai, and
Bangalore are the next target cities.]
50. Who is launched an Online Marketplace feature – ‘Aqua Bazar’ in ‘Matsya Setu’
app?
1) Narendra Singh Tomar 2) Anurag Thakur3) G. Kishan Reddy
4) Parshottam Rupala 5) Amit Shah
[Explanation: The Aqua Bazar, online market will assist fish farmers and other interested
parties in locating the inputs—such as fish seeds, feed, medicines, etc.—and services
needed for fish cultivation. Farmers may also offer their table-size fish for sale on the
Aqua Bazar market. The Aqua Bazar marketplace intends to link up all parties involved in
aquaculture.]
51. Which airline emerges 2nd largest domestic airline by Indian market share?
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1) Go First 2) Air India 3) Vistara 4) SpiceJet 5) Indigo
[Explanation: Full-service Vistara emerged as the second biggest airline by domestic
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market share last month with a 10.4% pie of the sky, distantly second to the market leader
IndiGo at 58.8%. The airline is Tata Sons’ joint venture with Singapore Airlines. The number
three, four and five positions saw airlines separated by just decimal points — Air India
(8.4%), GoFirst (8.2%) and SpiceJet (8%).]
How many cities have declared themselves as ‘Safai Mitra Surakshit Shehar’?
1) 267 2) 385 3) 300 4) 616 5) 500
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[Explanation:Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announce that 500 cities across
India have declared themselves as ‘Safai Mitra Surakshit Shehar’. These cities achieved
adequacy institutional capacity, manpower and equipment norms as stipulated by the
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Ministry and provide safe working conditions for sanitation workers.]
53. Grameen Udyami Project has launched in _________ for tribal skill development
and entrepreneurship amongst the tribal youth.
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1) Jamshedpur 2) Dhanbad 3) Hazaribagh 4) Ranchi 5) Bokaro

[Explanation: Grameen Udyami Project is a unique multiskilling project, funded by NSDC
that aims to train 450 tribal students in Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. There is a dire
need to increase ownership at the tribal level so that there is awareness built around such
schemes and initiatives. This initiative will provide economic empowerment to our tribal
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population.]
54. Which International airport has been named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh?
1) Chandigarh Airport 2) Chennai Airport 3) Cochin Airport
4) Bagdogra Airport 5) Noida International Airport
[Explanation:Punjab & Haryana governments have agreed to name the Chandigarh
International Airport after Shaheed Bhagat Singh. The Punjab government has already
declared 23rd March as a state holiday, the martyrdom day of great freedom fighter Bhagat
Singh.]
55. India’s first indigenously built Hydrogen Fuel Cell bus by CSIR, KPIT launched
in____.
1) Pune 2) Mumbai 3) Chennai 4) Delhi 5) Kolkata
[Explanation: The fuel cell utilizes Hydrogen and Air to generate electricity to power the
bus and the only effluent from the bus is water. Thus, making it possibly the most
environmentally friendly mode of transportation. The high efficiency of fuel cell vehicles
ensures lower operational costs per kilometre than diesel powered vehicles and can bring
freight revolution in India.]
56. The India Clean Air Summit 2022 has begun in _________.
1) New Delhi 2) Bengaluru 3) Mumbai 4) Gandhi Nagar 5) Jaipur
[Explanation: The fourth edition of India’s Clean Air Summit (ICAS) took place in Bangalore
with global experts. With the help of India’s Clean Air Summit, global experts are set to
discuss an integrated approach to resolving air pollution and increasing climate change.
India’s Clean Air Summit will continue till 26th August 2022.]
57. Which country has flight-tested Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile
(VL-SRSAM)?
1) India 2) China 3) Israel 4) Russia 5) South Korea
[Explanation: VL-SRSAM was indigenously developed and designed by DRDO. Missiles
have been launched for the Indian Navy. They will neutralize the various aerial threats
including the sea-skimming targets. DRDO has performed two trials in order to demonstrate
the vertical launch capability. Both the missiles intercepted the simulated targets with
pinpoint accuracy.]
58. For the first time India will hold the presidency of the G20 from 1st December
2022, to _____.
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1) April 30, 2023 2) November 30, 2023 3) August 31, 2023
4) July 31, 2023 5) March 31, 2023
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[Explanation:The G20 secretariat will be responsible for the implementation of overall
policy decisions and arrangements needed for steering India’s forthcoming G20 Presidency.
In 2021, the G20 summits was held in Rome, Italy. In 2022 the G20 summit will be held in
Bali, Indonesia while in 2023 it will be held in New Delhi, India.]
Which of the following lake has been declared a monument of national importance?
1) Dal Lake
4) Anang Tal lake
2) Kothanur Lake
5) Panchmuli lake
3) Najafgarh lake
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[Explanation: Anang Tal lake in South Delhi is believed to have been built a thousand
years ago. As per the website of the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities,
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Tradition ascribes this tank to a Tomar King, Anang Pal II, the builder of Lal Kot.]
60. Which company has partnered with UNESCO to focus on the Intangible Cultural
Heritageof India?
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1) Tata Motors 2) Suzuki 3) Royal Enfield

4) Reliance Industries 5) Rajesh Exports
[Explanation: Royal Enfield has partnered with UNESCO to promote and safeguard the
‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of India, beginning with the Himalayas. The programme is
curated as an experiential and creative showcase of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)
practices in the Western Himalayas and the North Eastern region.]
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61. AAI has signed MoU with which country to facilitate smart and sustainable
aviationtechnology collaboration?
1) Sri Lanka 2) Brazil 3) Israel 4) USA 5) Sweden
[Explanation: The MoU paves the way for bi-lateral exchange of aviation expertise and
technology between India and Sweden. Further, it will allow the Indian companies to
accelerate growth while leveraging Swedish innovation and expertise.]
62. Which of the following labour codes are set to replace 29 labour laws?
1) Code on Wages 2) Industrial Relations Code 3) Social Security Code
4) Industrial safety and welfare 5) All the above
[Explanation: The four labour codes — the Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code,
Social Security Code and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code
— are set to replace 29 labour laws. Over 90% of India’s 50 crore workers are in the
unorganised sector. And through these codes the government wants to ensure that all of
them enjoy the benefits of labour laws related to minimum wages and social security.]
63. Government has conducted door-to-door screening for TB in over 68,000 villages
under whichCampaign?
1) Stay Updated Campaign 2) Aashwasan campaign 3) Share
4) Just Do It 5) Stop theBeautyTest
[Explanation: The Aashwasan Campaign started in January this year in Nandurbar
District of Maharashtra for finding active case for Tuberculosis in 174 tribal districts of
India, under the ambit of the Tribal TB Initiative. Recently, a national conclave was held at
the National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI) in New Delhi to disseminate the learnings of
the 100-day Aashwasan Campaign under ‘Tribal TB Initiative’.]
64. What is the new brand name of the fertiliser under the “One Nation, One Fertiliser”
plan?
1) Bharat 2) Fertiliser India 3) Indian Fertiliser
4) Ayush India 5) Swatch Fertiliser
[Explanation: The main objective of the One Nation, One Fertiliser scheme is to ensure
the availability of subsidised fertilisers to farmers when they need it. It also has set the
target to reduce the average lead (distance covered for transportation from plant to fertiliser
outlets) from the current 700-750 km to 500 km in near future.]
65. Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has Participated
Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar Campaign at_______.
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1) Pune 2) Lucknow 3) Kanpur 4) Meerut 5) Puducherry
[Explanation: The primary objective of the campaign is to create an awareness among
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the public who live along the beaches and coast for a “clean coast and safe seas”. The
Campaign at the Promenade beach was marked by taking a Pledge on “I Am Saving My
Beach”by school children and beach users in English and Tamil.]
India’s 1st 3D Printed Post Office to come up in__________.
1) Bengaluru 2) Mumbai 3) Hyderabad 4) Surat 5) Jammu
[Explanation:India’s first 3D-printed post office is slated to come up in Bengaluru,
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Karnataka and will cost around one-fourth of the amount spent on a traditional building.
The Post Office building is being constructed by Larsen & Toubro, which is the only company
currently in India utilising 3D printing technology for construction.]
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67. Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 357.18-km-long Kutch Branch Canal (KBC)
that stretches from _____________.
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1) Sardar Sarovar Dam 2) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

3) Bhakra Nangal Dam
4) Tehri Dam 5) Kallanai Dam
[Explanation:Kutch Branch Canal (KBC) that stretched from the Sardar Sarovar Narmada
Dam in Narmada district 750 kilometres away, to the last of the villages of Gujarat’s Mandvi
taluka, Mod Kuba.Built at the cost of Rs 6493 crore, Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd
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(SSNNL) officials acclaim KBC as the “longest branch canal in the world”.]
68. PM Modi has launched “Atal Bridge” in Gujarat, it is located on which river?
1) Narmada 2) Sabarmati 3) Tapi 4) Mahi 5) Saraswati
[Explanation:Atal Bridge is not only connecting the two banks of the Sabarmati river,
but it is also unprecedented in design and innovation. The famous kite festival of Gujarat
has also been taken care of in its design.]
69. Who has addressed the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of National Pharmaceutical
PricingAuthority?
1) Smriti Irani 2) Venkaiah Naidu
3) Narendra Modi 4) Mansukh Mandaviya 5) Amit Shah
[Explanation:The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is a government
regulatory agency that controls the prices of pharmaceutical drugs in India. It was
constituted vide Government of India Resolution dated 29th August 1997 as an attached
office of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP).]
70. India’s first Shared Radio Access Network (RAN) solution is set to be launched in
whichcity?
1) Mumbai 2) Delhi 3) Pune 4) Chennai 5) Hyderabad
[Explanation:RailTel, a Mini Ratna CPSU of Ministry of Railways and CloudExtel, a
Network as a Service (NaaS) provider have partnered to launch India’s first shared Radio
Access Network (RAN) solution. The pilot was carried out in Mumbai Central railway
station.The solution has been launched for congested locations like traffic junctions,
airports, and railway stations.]
9.PERSONS IN NEWS
1. Cricketer Deandra Dottin has recently announced her retirement from which
team?
1) West Indies team
2) England Cricket Team
3) Australian Cricket Team
4) New Zealand National Cricket Team
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5) Sri Lanka National Cricket Team
[Explanation: Star all-rounder Deandra Dottin has announced her retirement from West
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Indies women’s cricket team. She has amassed 3727 ODI runs at an average of 30.54,
including three hundreds, and 2697 T20I runs at 25.93, with two hundreds. Dottin is
West Indies’ most-capped international cricketer, having played 124 T20Is and 143 ODIs
since her debut in June 2008.]
Who has become the 1st woman DG of the Council of Scientific & Industrial
Research (CSIR)?
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1) Ruchira Kamboj 2) Kiran Deoli Uniyal
3) Rekha Sharma 4) N Kalaiselvi 5) Vakiti Sunitha
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[Explanation: Kalaiselvi is currently heading CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research
Institute (CSIR-CECRI) at Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu as its director. She has been appointed
DG, CSIR for two years with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the post. She
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hails from Tamil Nadu. She also became the first woman scientist to head the CSIR-CECRI
in February 2019.]
3. Serena Williams has announced that she will retire from which sport?
1) Fencing 2) Tennis 3) Hockey 4) Volleyball 5) Badminton
[Explanation: American legend Serena Williams has announced her retirement from
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professional tennis. She will play in the U.S. Open later this month and then retire. Serena
has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles. She is the second-most of all time, only behind
Margaret Court’s 24.]
4. Legendary all-rounder Kevin O'Brien recently announced his retirement from
international cricket, he used to play cricket for which country?
1) Australia 2) USA 3) France 4) Germany 5) Ireland
[Explanation: Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien on August 16 announced his retirement
from international cricket after falling out of contention for this year's T20 World Cup in
Australia. Kevin O'Brien scored 9,048 runs in total for Ireland, including the country's
first Test hundred. O'Brien played three Tests, 153 one-day internationals and 110 T20
internationals during a 16-year international career.]
5. Who among the following was the highest paid bank CEO in India in F22?
1) Dinesh Kumar Khara 2) Swarup Kumar Saha
3) Amitabh Chaudhary
4) A Manimekhalai 5) Baldev Prakash
[Explanation: Axis Bank managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO)
Amitabh Chaudhry was the highest-paid private bank chief in India in the previous financial
year, drawing a total of Rs 7.62 crore in annual salary, as per the bank’s FY22 annual
report. Chaudhry was followed by IndusInd Bank chief Sumant Kathpalia, (Rs 7.31 crore);
ICICI Bank MD Sandeep Bakhshi (Rs 7.05 crore) in annual salary last fiscal.]
6. Who among the following has been appointed as the brand ambassador for
Mastercard?
1) Lakshya Sen 2) Kidambi Srikanth
3) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
4) Chirag Shetty 5) All of the above
[Explanation: Mastercard has partnered with Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth,
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and appointed them as brand ambassadors
in India. As winners of the Thomas Cup 2022 and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth
Games, the new ambassadors will partner with Mastercard to spread awareness about
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the safety, security, and convenience of digital payments in India.]
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Who has stepped down as the Israeli Spyware company NSO Group CEO?
1) Shalev Hulio
4) Mohit Malhotra
2) Amit Burman 3) Reena Chhabra
5) Bimal Dayal
[Explanation: Israeli spyware firm NSO Group has announced its Chief Executive Shalev
Hulio is stepping down with immediate effect, with Chief Operating Officer Yaron Shohat
appointed to oversee a reorganisation of the company before a successor is named. Shohat
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will lead the company until the board appoints a new CEO. Israel Capital: Jerusalem;
Currency: Israeli Shekel.]
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8. According to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, who has become the third
richest person in the world?
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1) Gautam Adani 2) Elon Musk 3) Jeff Bezos

4) Bernard Arnault 5) Mukesh Ambani
[Explanation: India’s Gautam Adani is now the third richest person in the world With a
total net worth of USD 137.4 billion. While Telsa chief Musk has a net worth of $251
billion stood first, Amazon founder and CEO of Amazon - Jeff Bezos - has a total worth of
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$153 billion stood in second rank. This is the first time, according to a Bloomberg report,
that an Asian has made to the list of top three wealthiest people in the world. Reliance
chief Mukesh Ambani is at number 11 with a total of USD 91.9 billion worth.]
9. Who has won crowned Miss Diva Universe 2022?
1) Divita Rai 2) Sini Shetty 3) Harnaaz Sandhu
4) Vartika Singh 5) Adline Castelino
[Explanation: Divita Rai(23-year-old) from Karnataka has won the prestigious title of
Miss Diva Universe 2022. She was crowned by the reigning Miss Universe 2021, Harnaaz
Sandhu, at a lavish ceremony that celebrated the 10th anniversary of the coveted pageant.
At the 71st Miss Universe pageant, Rai will be representing India, where Harnaaz Sandhu
was crowned as the winner last year. Pragnya Ayyagari of Telangana was declared Miss
Diva Supranational 2022.]
10. Who has been appointed as the first brand ambassador of ‘DreamSetGo’?
1) Virat Kohli 2) Sourav Ganguly 3) M. S. Dhoni
4) Kapil Dev 5) Sachin Tendulkar
[Explanation: DreamSetGo, India’s first premium sports experiences and travel platform,
has announced the “Maharaja of Cricket”, Sourav Ganguly as its first brand ambassador.
It was Founded in 2019. The startup is focused on delivering seamless, end-to-end, world
class personalized experiences for sports fans in India.]
10. PLACES IN NEWS

1. Which city has become the first city in the country to witness the official release
of the Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) data from Google?
1) Varanasi 2) Surat 3) Aurangabad 4) Burhanpur 5) Indore
[Explanation: The Aurangabad Smart City Development Corporation Limited (ASCDCL).
Aurangabad has become the first in the country to witness the official release of the
Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) data from Google. Google has a feature called EIE,
which helps cities measure the carbon emission sources, conduct analysis and identify
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strategies to reduce emissions that help counter air pollution.]
2. Chennai has got its Second Airport at ___________.
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1) Mennambakkam 2) Parandur 3) Pannur
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4) Tiruporur 5) Padalam
[Explanation: Chennai will get a second airport in Parandur, 59 km from the existing
airport. Chief minister MK Stalin a greenfield airport will come up at an estimated cost of
UNESCO has added a 106-year-old astronomical observatory at Langat Singh College

in ____________.
1) Patna, Bihar 2) Surat, Gujarat 3) Agra, Uttar Pradesh
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4) Muzaffarpur, Bihar 5) Gaya, Bihar
[Explanation: The 106-year-old astronomical observatory of Langat Singh College in
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Muzaffarpur, was claimed to have been included in UNESCO’s list of endangered
institutions. The college setup in 1899 is affiliated with Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bihar
University (BRABU). This observatory was established in the college in 1916.]
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4. Which state govt. has launched the “Punyakoti Dattu Yojana” for proper caring of
abandoned cows in the state?
1) Chhattisgarh 2) Madhya Pradesh 3) Karnataka
4) Uttar Pradesh 5) Manipur
[Explanation: Karnataka Punyakoti Dattu Yojana 2022. Prabhu Bhamla Chavan has
inaugurated a cow program named as the Punyakoti Dattu Yojana on 28th of July. This
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initiative motivates private as well as public organizations to adopt some of the cows from
goshalas (cow shelters).]
5. Tamil Nadu’s 1st of its kind Urban animal rescue centre was set up in ___________.
1) Mudumalai National Park 2) Anaimalai Tiger Reserve
3) Guindy National Park 4) Mukurthi National Park
5) Karian Shola National Park
[Explanation: Urban animal rescue centre set up in Guindy National Park. The first of its
kind by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department has been helping injured and rescued
wildlife.The centre is a transit facility.There we take rescued animals, treat their injuries
and release them when they are sufficiently stable.]
6. Which state Govt. has decided to develop one Sanskrit-speaking village in each
district in the state?
1) Gujarat 2) Uttarakhand 3) Bihar 4) Haryana 5) Tripura
[Explanation: The Uttarakhand government has decided to develop one Sanskrit-speaking
village in each of the 13 districts in the state. Uttarakhand is the first state in the country to
launch an initiative on this scale to promote Sanskrit. There is only one Sanskrit-speaking
village in the state of Karnataka.]
7. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia has flagged off the first flight of Akasa Air from Mumbai to
_______.
1) Surat 2) Bengaluru 3) Kochi 4) Ahmedabad 5) Chennai
[Explanation: Civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia virtually flagged off Akasa Air’s
first commercial flight, that departed from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, and termed the
inauguration a “new dawn” for the civil aviation sector in the country in more ways than
one.]
8. In which state Narendra Modi will dedicate the 2nd Generation (2G) Ethanol
Plant to the nation?
1) Purnia, Bihar 2) Surat, Gujarat 3) Patna, Bihar
4) Panipat, Haryana 5) Agra, UP
[Explanation: On the occasion of World Biofuel Day (August 10), Prime Minister Narendra
Modi dedicated the 2nd generation (2G) ethanol plant set up at the Indian Oil Corporation’s
Panipat refinery in Haryana.]
9. What is the new name of the ‘New Delhi International Arbitration Centre’?
1) Bharat International Arbitration Centre
2) Pradhan Mantri Arbitration Centre
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3) Atmanirbhar Arbitration Centre
4) Azadi Arbitration Centre
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5) India International Arbitration Centre
[Explanation: Lok Sabha passed a Bill to rename the New Delhi International Arbitration
Centre as the India International Arbitration Centre.]
Which state has celebrated ‘Janjatiya Mahotsav’?
1) Odisha 2) Jharkhand 3) Kerala 4) Tamil Nadu 5) Assam
[Explanation: Jharkhand Janjatiya Mahotsav is celebrated in the month of August 9- 10.
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It includes participation of artists from tribal-dominated states, including the north-eastern
states of India.]
11. Which state govt. has named the construction greenfield airport as “Donyi Polo
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Airport”?
1) Uttar Pradesh 2) Arunachal Pradesh 3) Gujarat
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4) Jharkhand 5) Tripura
[Explanation: The Arunachal Pradesh government has approved the naming of the under-
construction Hollongi greenfield airport near Itanagar as “Donyi Polo Airport, Itanagar”.
This development was announced by Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu.]
12. World’s Highest Railway bridge ‘Golden joint’ has been inaugurated in ___________.
1) Manipur 2) Ladakh 3) Uttarkhand 4) Jammu Kashmir 5) Assam
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[Explanation: Chenab Bridge in Kashmir, which is also the world’s highest railway
bridge, is one of the most-awaited development projects of India. The Golden Joint of the
Chenab Bridge was inaugurated, which links two ends of the deck of the railway bridge.]
13. In which state Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has unveiled the Statue of Veer
Durgadas Rathore on his 385th birth anniversary?
1) Karnataka 2) Bihar 3) Rajasthan 4) Tamil Nadu 5) Manipur
[Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has unveiled the Statue of “Veer Durgadas
Rathore” on his 385th birth anniversary in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur. The Raksha Mantri paid
glowing tribute to Veer Durgadas Rathore on the occasion, terming him as the symbol of
social harmony, honesty, bravery and devotion. He stated that people, irrespective of caste
or religion, should take inspiration from Veer Durgadas Rathore, who strived for peace
and harmony against divisive elements in society.]
14. ‘DigiYatra soft’ has launched at which of the following airport?
2) Indira Gandhi International Airport
3) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
4) Kempegowda International Airport
[Explanation: The Indira Gandhi International Airport Ltd., which is run by the GMR
group on the 75th Independence Day launched the beta version of its DigiYatra app for
Android devices. The app, which uses facial recognition technology, is a part of the Centre’s
initiative to enhance the efficiency of the airport.]
15. Asia’s largest compressed biogas (CBG) plant has been commissioned in which
district?
1) Surat 2) Varanasi 3) Sangrur 4) Amritsar 5) Kozhikode
[Explanation: In a step to generate clean and green energy, Asia’s largest compressed
biogas (CBG) plant has been commissioned in Sangrur district of Punjab.The plant with a
total capacity of 33.23 tonne CBG per day was commissioned at Bhuttal Kalan village in
Sangrur in April this year and has now started commercial production of CBG, which was
being supplied to an Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) outlet.]
16. Tribal-dominated ‘Mandla’ region has become the first fully “functionally literate”
district in the country. ‘Mandla’ is located in which state?
1) Madhya Pradesh 2) Nagaland 3) Uttarakhand
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forest areas. Tribals frequently complained to the authorities about money being taken
from their bank accounts by fraudsters and the root cause of this was that they were not
functionally literate.]
NTPC has commissioned 56 MW Kawas Solar PV project in which city?
1) Ahmedabad 2) Surat 3) Mumbai 4) Kayyam 5) Chennai
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[Explanation: National Thermal Power Corporation Limited commissions 56 megawatt
Kawas Solar PV project in Surat. The National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC)
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commissioned the Kawas Solar PV project of 56MW at NTPC Kawas near Hazira in Surat.]
18. India’s first electric double-decker bus launched in________.
1) Bengaluru 2) Hyderabad 3) Thiruvananthapuram 4) Chennai 5) Mumbai
[Explanation: India’s first electric double-decker was unveiled by Union transport minister
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Nitin Gadkari at Y B Centre in south Mumbai. The double-decker bus - called Switch EiV
22- will be run by BEST from September.It is equipped with the latest technology, ultra-
modern design, highest safety and best-in-class comfort features. Switch mobility CEO
Mahesh Babu.]
19. FIBA U-18 women Asian Basketball championship to begin in _______.
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1) Bengaluru 2) Mumbai 3) Kolkata 4) Jaipur 5) Surat

[Explanation: According to Dr. Narayanagowda, the minister of sports and youth
empowerment for Karnataka, Bengaluru will host the FIBA U-18 women’s Asian Basketball
Championship. Bengaluru will host the FIBA U-18 women’s Asian Basketball
Championship beginning on September 5.]
20. ‘Namma Ooru Superu’ campaign has launched in __________.
1) Coimbatore 2) Dharmapuri 3) Madurai 4) Kanyakumari 5) Kanchipuram
[Explanation: The ‘Namma Ooru Superu’ campaign, which was launched in the district
on August 15, aims to keep the villages clean and, in addition, create awareness of the
management of waste.]
21. Which city of Madhya Pradesh became fully functionally literate?
1) Bhopal 2) Agar Malwa 3) Mandla 4) Sidhi 5) Ujjain
forest areas.]
22. Which International airport has been named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh?
1) Chandigarh Airport 2) Chennai Airport
3) Cochin Airport 4) Bagdogra Airport 5) Noida International Airport
[Explanation: The Punjab and Haryana governments have agreed to name the Chandigarh
International Airport in Mohali after Shaheed Bhagat Singh. The decision was taken during
a meeting between Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann & Haryana deputy CM Dushyant Chautala.
The Punjab government has already declared a state holiday on March 23, the martyrdom
day of legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.]
23. In which city, the 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas will be held in January 2023?
1) Hyderabad 2) Mumbai 3) Varanasi 4) Ranchi 5) Indore
[Explanation: According to External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi, the
17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2023 will be held at Indore.]
24. The country’s first hydrogen fuel cell bus has launched in_________.
1) Nagpur 2) Pune 3) Hyderabad 4) Gandhinagar 5) Noida
[Explanation: Union Minister of State, Dr Jitendra Singh (August 21) has launched India’s
first indigenously developed Hydrogen fuel cell bus developed by KPIT-CSIR in Pune.]
25. The 20th edition of BioAsia event will be held in _______.
1) Hyderabad 2) Pune 3) Varanasi 4) Guwahati 5) Bengaluru
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[Explanation: BioAsia’s 20th edition will be hosted by the Telangana government. The
20 th edition of BioAsia, the marquee life sciences and health tech event, hosted by the
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Government of Telangana, will be conducted from February 24-26, 2023.]
38th meeting of India and which country’s Joint River Commission meeting was
held in Delhi?
1) Bangladesh 2) Nepal 3) China 4) Russia 5) Australia
[Explanation: 38th Meeting of Ministerial level Joint Rivers Commission of India and
Bangladesh held at New Delhi. The 38th Meeting of Ministerial level Joint Rivers Commission
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of India and Bangladesh was held in New Delhi on 25 August 2022.]
27. Maharashtra state Govt. has to get its first “Divyang Park’’ in_______.
1) Mumbai 2) Pune 3) Nagpur 4) Thane 5) Nashik
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[Explanation: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has provided all possible
support to establish the first “Divyang Park” of Maharashtra in Nagpur and the work towards
this endeavor will be started soon. “Divyang Park” will have different kind of facilities for
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Divyangjans like sensory garden, textile Pathway touch and smell garden, skill training
facility, rehabilitation facility, Sports & infotainment etc.]
28. Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has Participated
Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar Campaign at_______.
1) Pune 2) Lucknow 3) Kanpur 4) Meerut 5) Puducherry
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[Explanation: Union Minister of Environment participated in Swachh Sagar, Surakshit

Sagar Campaign at Puducherry. “Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar/Clean Coast, Safe Sea”
Campaign, is a 75-day citizen-led initiative, aimed at improving the coastal and ocean health
via community action. The campaign began on July 5, 2022, and will culminate on 17th
September 2022 - International Coastal Clean-up Day.]
29. Taurus Sainik Aramgrah has been inaugurated at ______.
1) Delhi Cantt 2) Jodhpur Cantt 3) Pathankot Cantt
3) Karachi Cantt 5) Bengaluru Cantt
[Explanation: Taurus Sainik Aramgrah was inaugurated by Lt Gen Nav K Khanduri,
AVSM, VSM, GOC-in-C, Western Command at Delhi Cantt. The Taurus Sainik Aramgrah
is the first of its kind project.]
30. According to NITI Aayog which district has declared as the best aspirational district
in India?
1) Shrawasti 2) Haridwar 3) Kadapa 4) Gaya 5) Virudhunagar
[Explanation: The NITI Aayog has declared holy city of Haridwar in Uttarakhand as the
best aspirational district on five parameters, thereby providing an additional allocation of
three crore rupees.]
31. Shumang Leela Festival has kicked off in which state recently?
1) Sikkim 2) Nagaland 3) Manipur
4) Jammu & Kashmir 5) Tripura
[Explanation: The 50th All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021-2022 kicked off at
Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen at Palace Compound in Imphal. Manipur Governor La
Ganesan and Chief Minister N. Biren Singh attended the inaugural function.]
32. Union Finance and Agriculture Ministers and Karnataka CM has addressed the
Millets Conclave at _________.
1) Bangalore 2) Raichur 3) Mysore 4) Mangalore 5) Gulbarga
[Explanation: Union Finance and Agriculture Ministers and Karnataka CM address the
Millets Conclave at Raichur. The United Nations General Assembly has declared the year
2023 as the International Year of Millets, with 72 countries supporting India’s proposal at
the initiative of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.]
33. Garba dance has nominated for UNESCO intangible heritage tag, it is a traditional
dance form of_________.
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1) Rajasthan 2) Gujarat 3) Nagaland 4) Odisha 5) Maharashtra
[Explanation: Gujarat’s famed traditional dance form Garba has been nominated by India
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for inclusion in the UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list.]
Supertech’s twin towers has demolished, it is located in _________.
1) Noida 2) Gandhi Nagar
4) Hyderabad 5) Lucknow
3) Mumbai
[Explanation: Nearly 100-metre-tall 32-storey Supertech twin towers in Noida have been
demolished. These twin towers were located at the ‘Supertech Emerald Court’ housing
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society Sector 93A in Noida. Supertech’s twin towers in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida.]
35. The 4th edition of the ‘India Clean Air Summit (ICAS)’ was held at which city?
1) Pune 2) Raipur 3) Bengaluru 4) Mumbai 4) New Delhi
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[Explanation: The fourth edition of India’s Clean Air Summit (ICAS) took place in Bangalore
with global experts. With the help of India’s Clean Air Summit, global experts are set to
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discuss an integrated approach to resolving air pollution and increasing climate change.]
36. India’s 1st 3D-printed post office is set to come up in which city?
1) Mumbai 2) Delhi 3) Pune 4) Bengaluru 5) Hyderabad
[Explanation: India’s first 3D-printed post office is slated to come up in Bengaluru,
Karnataka and will cost around one-fourth of the amount spent on a traditional building.
The new post office building in Cambridge Layout in Halasuru, Bengaluru will be built
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using 3D printing and is likely to be completed within the next month. The Post Office
building is being constructed by Larsen & Toubro, which is the only company currently in
India utilising 3D printing technology for construction.]
37. PM Narendra Modi has addressed “Khadi Utsav” in which city?
1) New Delhi 2) Mumbai 3) Ahmedabad 4) Manali 5) Nainital
[Explanation: Prime Minister reached Gujarat’s Ahmedabad to attend the ‘Khadi Utsav’
event. Which is being organised at Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad. Around 7,500
women khadi artisans from various districts of the state attended the event.]
38. PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the ‘Smriti Van’ memorial in which state?
1) West Bengal2) Bihar 3) Meghalaya 4) Gujarat 5) Rajasthan
[Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Smriti Van memorial which
is dedicated to the victims of the devastating 2001 earthquake in the Kutch region of
Gujarat.]
39. India’s first Shared Radio Access Network (RAN) solution is set to be launched in
which city?
1) Mumbai 2) Delhi 3) Pune 4) Chennai 5) Hyderabad
[Explanation: India’s first neutral shared RAN solution launched at Mumbai Central
railway station. RailTel, a Mini Ratna CPSU of Ministry of Railways and CloudExtel, a
known Full Stack Network as a Service (NaaS) Provider have partnered together to launch
India’s first shared Radio Access Network (RAN) solution for congested locations with the
objective of enhancing telecom users’ experience.]
11. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Which of the following has signed MoU with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
to collaborate on aviation research and development ?
1) Indian Army 2) Indian Air Force 3) Indian Navy
4) Indian Coast Guard 5) Goa shipyard
[Explanation: IISc Bengaluru and Indian Navy ink MoU for joint aviation research. In
accordance with the objectives of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
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and the Indian Navy have signed an MoU to cooperate on aviation research and development
and to intensify self-reliance efforts for the Indian Navy.]
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5G services in India to be launched By Which month?
2) November 3) January 4) December 5) September
[Explanation: 5G services will be launched in India by October 12 after which it will be
scaled further in cities & towns. “Our expectations are that 5G should reach in every part
of the country in the next two to three years. Union IT minister AshwiniVaishnaw.]
Which of the following IIT has established a biomedical device and diagnostic
center for health tech facilities in rural India?
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1) IIT Madras 2) IIT Delhi 3) IIT Guwahati 4) IIT Kanpur 5) IIT Bombay
[Explanation: IIT Guwahati establishes biomedical device and diagnostic centre for health
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tech facilities in rural India.]
4. ISRO will be launched its new Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) from _______.
1) Bhadrak, Odisha 2) Pokhran, Rajasthan 3) Balasore, Odisha
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4) Sriharikota, AP 5) Bengaluru, Karnataka

[Explanation: Launched from the first launchpad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in
Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, the SSLV-D1 took off. Deploying two small satellites in a
low-Earth orbit (LEO) of about 365km above the equator.]
5. Which of the following institute has attended NAC’s meeting to discuss way forward
for NISTIS initiatives?
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1) IISc Bengaluru 2) IIT Kanpur 3) IIT Madras 4) IIT Bombay 5) IIT Ropar
[Explanation: IISc attends NAC’s meeting to discuss way forward for NISTIS initiatives.
National Advisory Committee (NAC) discussed the way forward for the National Initiative
on Science, Technology and Innovation Statistics (NISTIS).]
6. Which of the following IIT has joined hands with DRDO to Develop Indigenous
Defence Equipment?
1) IIT Kanpur 2) IIT Roorkee3) IIT Madras 4) IIT Delhi 5) IIT Bombay
[Explanation: With the aim to develop defence technology and produce indigenous
defence equipment, the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has
collaborated with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee.]
7. The First drone school of northeast has been launched in ____.
1) Gangtok 2) Aizawl 3) Dibrugarh 4) Jorhat 5) Guwahati
[Explanation: The northeast has got its first remote pilot training school in Guwahati, as
part of the central government’s quest to make India a hub for drone technology. The Assam
Electronics Development Corporation Ltd (AMTRON) has joined hands with EduRade, a
start-up incubated at IIT-Guwahati, and IIM-Calcutta Innovation Park for the project.]
8. Which University has secured top position among Indian Universities in 2022
Nature Index rankings?
1) NIPER, Hyderabad 2) University of Hyderabad 3) Amity University
4) IIT Tirupati 5) Andhra University
[Explanation: The University of Hyderabad (UoH) continues to be in the top position in
the latest Nature Index 2022 ranking. The UoH has been ranked first among Indian
Universities and 16th among all institutions in the academic sector.]
9. Which state govt. has Signed Pact with National Institute of Ocean Technology
(NIOT) for Protecting Coastline?
1) Tamil Nadu 2) Kerala 3) Andhra Pradesh 4) Odisha 5) Gujarat
[Explanation: The Odisha government has reached out to the National Institute of Ocean
Technology(NIOT), Chennai — a premier institute in the country specialising in the field of
ocean engineering under the ministry of earth sciences — for its assistance in building
climate-resilient coastal protection measures, raising and strengthening of saline
embankments using the latest technology available in the country.]
10. Which University has secured top position among Indian Universities in 2022
Nature Index rankings?
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1) NIPER, Hyderabad 2) University of Hyderabad
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3) Amity University 4) IIT Tirupati 5) Andhra University
[Explanation: The University of Hyderabad (UoH) continues to be in the top position in
the latest Nature Index 2022 ranking. The UoH has been ranked first among Indian
Universities and 16th among all institutions in the academic sector.]
Which state govt. has Signed Pact with National Institute of Ocean Technology
(NIOT) for Protecting Coastline?
1) Tamil Nadu 2) Kerala 3) Andhra Pradesh 4) Odisha 5) Gujarat
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[Explanation: The Odisha Government has signed anMemorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with the Chennai-based National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) for the
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protection of coastal areas from various natural calamities like flood, cyclone, soil erosion
and high tide.]
12. Which of the following IIT scientists have developed India’s first 3D-printed cornea?
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1) IIT Madras 2) IIT Delhi 3) IIT Hyderabad 4) IIT Kanpur 5) IIT Bombay
[Explanation: India’s First 3D Printed Cornea: India’s first 3D-printed Cornea Developed
in Hyderabad by Researchers from L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Indian Institute of
Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-H), and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB).]
13. Which company has partnered with Samsung stores to deploy smart PoS devices?
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1) Google 2) Wipro 3) Paytm 4) PhonePe 5) Flipkart

[Explanation: Paytm partnered with Samsung stores across India to facilitate smart
payments as well as its loan service Paytm Postpaid through the deployment of point-of-
sale devices. The partnership will enable consumers purchasing Samsung devices like
laptops, smartphones, television, smart watches etc, from any authorised store in the
country to pay through Paytm payment instruments, including UPI, wallet, buy now pay
later scheme, debit cards and credit cards.]
14. Which company has entered into the Delhi retail market with the launch of its
first Happy Shop?
1) BPCL 2) GAIL 3) HPCL 4) SAIL 5) IOC
[Explanation: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. unveiled its branded store “Happy
Shop” In the National Capital. The store was inaugurated at Servicircle outlet, Mathura
Road by HPCL’s Chairman and Managing Director, Sh. Pushp Kumar Joshi in the presence
of ED – Retail, Mr. Sandeep Maheshwari and other Senior Officials and citizens of the
locality.]
15. Which IIT has developed a new method to produce a sugar substitute ‘Xylitol’ from
sugarcane waste?
1) IIT Madras 2) IIT Guwahati 3) IIT Ahmedabad 4) IIT Delhi 5) IIT Bombay
[Explanation: Acclaimed as the world’s biggest open innovation model, SIH inculcates
the culture of product innovation and problem-solving among students. IIT Guwahati
Researchers develop new method to produce a sugar substitute ‘Xylitol’ from sugarcane
waste.]
16. India’s first aircraft carrier ______ will be commissioned into the Indian Navy?
1) INS Kalvari 2) INS Vikrant 3) INS Satpura
4) INS Vikramaditya 5) INS Shivalik
[Explanation: The commissioning of the indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant
will contribute in ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, Vice Chief of
Indian Navy Vice Admiral SN Ghormade. INS Vikrant will be commissioned into the Navy
at an event in Kochi on September which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi.]
17. DRDO and which of the following has test fire indigenous Vertical Launched
Short Range surface-to-air issile?
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1) ISRO 2) Indian Navy 3) Indian Airforce
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4) Indian Army 5) SpaceX
[Explanation: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the
Indian Navy successfully flight tested the indigenously developed Vertical Launch Short
Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur
off the coast of Odisha.]
Which Asia’s largest hospital being built at a cost of about Rs 6000 crore was
recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
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1) Amrita Hospital 2) World Trusted Hospital
3) People Hospital
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4) 24/366 Working Hospital 5) Ayudham Hospital
[Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Amrita Hospital at
Faridabad, which is being constructed at an estimated cost of around Rs 6,000 crore and
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aimed at boosting availability of modern medical infrastructure in the National Capital Region
(NCR).]
19. Which company has announced a campaign to upskill 100,000 developers in India?
1) IBM 2) WIPRO 3) Google 4) Infosys 5) TATA
[Explanation: Google has announced cyber security upskilling programme for 100,000
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developers in India. Internet major, Google, has announced a campaign to upskill cyber
security researchers and developers in India.]
20. Which space agency has launched Artemis-1 mission?
1) SpaceX 2) ISRO 3) ESA 4) NASA 5) JAXA
[Explanation: NASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission will be the agency’s first big step toward
returning astronauts to the lunar surface. Artemis 1 will be the first test flight of the agency’s
new Space Launch System megarocket and the Orion crew capsule. The SLS rocket will
launch the uncrewed Orion spacecraft on an approximately 42-day mission, during which
it will orbit the moon before returning to Earth.]
21. Inspire Institute of Sports has partner with which IIT to develop advanced boxing
analytics software?
1) IIT Madras 2) IIT Delhi 3) IIT Hyderabad
4) IIT Mumbai 5) IIT Guwahati
[Explanation: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras are
collaborating with the Inspire Institute of Sports (IIS) to develop a low-cost boxing analytics
platform called the ‘Smartboxer,’ for increasing India’s boxing medal tally at the Olympics
2024.]
22. Meta and which Platforms have announced the launch of the first ever shopping
experience on WhatsApp?
1) Yahoo! 2) Instagram 3) LinkedIn 4) Twitter 5) Jio
[Explanation: Meta’s messaging service WhatsApp will launch its first end to end e-
commerce service in India, through an alliance with giant conglomerate Reliance Industries’
digital business and mobile telephony subsidiary, Jio Platforms.]
12. SEMINARS AND MEETINGS

1. 4th edition of the Indo-Oman joint military exercise AL NAJAH -IV has commenced
in _______.
1) Haryana 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Odisha 4) Rajasthan 5) Karnataka
[Explanation: The scope of the exercise includes mutual understanding of drills &
procedures, professional interaction, establishment of joint command & control structures
and elimination of terrorist threats. Oman Capital: Muscat, Currency: Omani rial.]
2. Which edition of Vietnam-India bilateral army exercise “Ex VINBAX 2022” to begin
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at Chandimandir in Haryana?
1) 4th 2) 8th 3) 5th 4) 1st 5) 3rd
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[Explanation: The theme of Ex VINBAX 2022 is the “Employment and deployment of an
Engineer Company and a Medical Team as part of United Nations Contingent for Peace
Keeping Operations”. Vietnam Capital: Hanoi, Currency: Vietnamese dong.]
In which country Indian Air Force (IAF) has participated in multilateral exercise
‘Pitch Black’?
1) USA 2) France 3) Oman 4) Australia 5) Japan
[Explanation: Exercise Pitch Black 2022 is hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force
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(RAAF) and is scheduled to be conducted from the 19th of August to September 8. the aim
of enhancing interoperability and strengthening relationships among participants.]
4. Pacific Dragon ballistic missile defense exercise has been started at ________?
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1) Los Angeles 2) Florida 3) Washington 4) Fukuoka 5) Hawaii
[Explanation: A joint ballistic missile defence exercise take place between South Korea,
the US, and Japan. According to the sources, the biannual Pacific Dragon drill will take
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place. Australia and Canada will also take part in the exercise in the edition of 2022, in
addition to the three other nations.]
5. 18th edition of the "YudhAbhyas" military exercise between India and US will
kick-start in which state?
1) Haryana 2) Rajasthan 3) Odisha 4) Uttarakhand 5) Uttar Pradesh
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[Explanation: To build the understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the

two armies. The 18th edition of India and US mega military exercise “YudhAbhyas” will
be held in Auli, Uttarakhand from October 14 to 31, 2022.]
6. Which country will host the special meeting of UNSC members on counter-
terrorism?
1) China 2) UK 3) India 4) Japan 5) Russia
[Explanation: India is an elected non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for
a two-year term. India's tenure at the Council will end in December this year. India chairs
the Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee for 2022. The five permanent members
China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US.]
7. Who among the following will Chair the 7th Governing Council Meeting of NITI
Aayog?
1) Parameswaran Iyer 2) Suman Bery 3) Amitabh Kant
4) Narendra Modi 5) Rajiv Kumar
[Explanation: The council held discussions over several issues such as crop diversification,
urban development and implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP). the Vice-
Chairman Of NITI Aayog: Suman Beri, Formed: 1 January 2015, Headquarters: New Delhi.]
8. International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU's) Regional Standardization Forum
for Asia and Oceania region will be held in ____.
1) Cambodia 2) Japan 3) Thailand 4) Iraq 5) New Delhi
[Explanation: According to Devusinh Chauhan the Minister of State for communications,
the nation’s telecommunications network is the second largest in the world and offers the
best prices.According to RSF, the market-friendly policies of the Union Government were
responsible for the nation’s telecommunications network growth.]
9. 13th Edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “Ex Vajra Prahar” 2022
was commenced at __________.
1) Chandi mandir 2) Bakloh3) Suratgarh 4) Agra 5) Balasore
[Explanation: This annual exercise is hosted alternatively between India and the United
States. This joint exercise is a significant step in strengthening the traditional bond of
friendship between the special forces of both Nations as well as improve bilateral defence
cooperation between India and the USA.]
10. The 12th edition of Defence Expo to be held in _____.
1) Gandhinagar, Gujarat 2) Auli, Uttarakhand
3) Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh 4) Belagavi, Karnataka 5) Pune, Maharashtra
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[Explanation: India’s flagship exhibition on Land, Naval and Homeland Security systems,
will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event will be held between October 18 and 22,
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2022. The theme for this edition is ‘Path to Pride’.]
Indian army and Chinese army will attend the Vostok-2022 military exercises in
______.
2) Russia 3) Nepal 4) Vietnam 5) Egypt
[Explanation: India, Belarus, Tajikistan, and Mongolia will also contribute troops for the
Vostok-2022 drill, according to the China‘s Ministry of Defense, but the Indian Army has
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not issued an official statement on the matter. Between August 30 and September 5, the
drills are anticipated to take place.]
12. Who will lead Indian Parliamentary delegation at 65th Commonwealth
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Parliamentary Conference in Canada?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Om Birla 3) Amit Shah
4) S Jaishankar 5) Droupadi Murmu
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[Explanation: The 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) will be led by

Amos Masondo, the chair of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), along with a
distinguished team of MPs. Theme: Inclusive, Accessible, Accountable and Strong
Parliaments: the Cornerstone of Democracy and Essential for Development”.]
13. US and South Korea will Conduct their Biggest Military Drills. What is the name
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of exercise?
1) Dustlik 2) Vajra Prahar 3) Ajay Warrior
4) Ulchi Freedom Shield 5) Kazind
[Explanation: it is scheduled to end on 1st September 2022. Aims to improve the
preparedness of the country to match the changing war pattern with the help of these civil
and military exercises. These military exercises will also help in preparing the country
against the threats against key facilities such as chip factories and supply chains.]
14. Who has co-chaired the 8th India-Brazil Joint Commission meeting with his
Brazilian counterpart?
1) Dr. S. Jaishankar 2) Amit Shah 3) Narendra Modi
4) Venkaiah Naidu 5) Giriraj Singh
[Explanation: Comprehensive discussions covered trade &investments, petroleum,
biofuels, edible oils & minerals, health, pharma, traditional medicine, S&T, Agri &livestock,
space, defence, counter-terrorism & consular domains. "Co-chaired 8th India-Brazil Joint
Commission Meeting with FM Carlos Franca in Brasilia.]
15. Union Finance and Agriculture Ministers and Karnataka CM has addressed the
Millets Conclave at _________.
1) Bangalore 2) Raichur 3) Mysore 4) Mangalore 5) Gulbarga
[Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly has declared the year 2023 as the
International Year of Millets, with 72 countries supporting India’s proposal at the initiative
of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. To commemorate this, the University of Agricultural
Sciences, Raichur and NABARD organized a two-day Millets Conclave in collaboration
with the Agriculture and allied departments.]
16. 38th Meeting of Ministerial level Joint Rivers Commission (JRC) of India and
Bangladesh was held in which state/UT?
1) Gujarat 2) Delhi 3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Jammu and Kashmir 5) Puducherry
[Explanation: The Indian delegation was led by Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union
Minister for Jal Shakti. The Bangladesh delegation was led by Mr. ZaheedFarooque, State
Minister for Water Resources. Meeting is about ongoing bilateral issues of mutual interest
including river water sharing of common rivers, sharing of flood data, addressing river
pollution, conducting joint studies on sedimentation management, river bank protection
works etc.]
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17. 13th edition of the India-US Joint Special Forces Exercise “Vajra Prahar 2022”
concluded in which state?
1) Rajasthan
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4) Himachal Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand 3) Haryana
5) Assam
[Explanation: This annual exercise is hosted alternatively between India and the United
States. The 12th edition was conducted in Washington, the USA in October 2021. The
joint military exercise has further strengthened the traditional bond of friendship between
the special forces of both nations as well as improved bilateral defence cooperation between
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India and the US.]
18. Which city is the host of 2nd edition of Global AI Summit?
1) Kenya 2) Japan 3) Greece 4) China 5) Riyadh
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[Explanation: Saudi Arabia is set to organise the second edition of the Global AI Summit
in September this year, under the theme ‘Artificial Intelligence for the Good of Humanity’.
It will discuss a number of topics, with the aim of finding solutions to the current challenges
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and maximizing the use of the AI technologies.]

19. 8th India International MSME Start-up Expo and Summit 2022 launched by
________.
1) LG Manoj Sinha 2) Anil Baijal 3) Narendra Modi
4) Amit Shah 5) Narayan Rane
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[Explanation: The 8th India International MSME Start-up Expo and Summit 2022 gives
SMEs, startups, business, industry, and service providers a much-needed platform to
discover new prospects, connect with buyers and sellers, and exchange information about
federal, state, and local programmes, among other things.]
20. 20th edition of BioAsia 2023 will be hosted by the Government of ________.
1) Delhi 2) Gujarat 3) West Bengal 4) Punjab 5) Telangana
[Explanation: BioAsia 2023’s logo and theme, “Advancing for ONE: Shaping the next
generation of humanised healthcare,” have been unveiled by Minister for Industries and
Commerce KT Rama Rao.]
21. IDF World Dairy Summit 2022 to be held in ________.
1) New Delhi 2) Maharashtra 3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Rajasthan 5) Uttar Pradesh
[Explanation: India will look to improve its per animal milk productivity by drawing lessons
from advanced nations. This, according to dairy sector leaders, will be a key takeaway
for the country from the Summit that has a theme of “livelihood and nutrition”. Before this,
India hosted the International Dairy Congress in 1974.]
22. Fourth Edition of India’s Clean Air Summit has held at_________.
1) Mumbai 2) Hyderabad 3) Bangalore
4) Surat 5) Noida
[Explanation: With the help of India’s Clean Air Summit, global experts are set to discuss
an integrated approach to resolving air pollution and increasing climate change. India’s
Clean Air Summit has continued till 26th August 2022. The summit aims to examine solutions
using the finest technology and science.]
13. SPECIAL DAYS

1. Muslim Women's Rights Day is celebrated on __________.
1) July 30 2) August 03 3) August 01 4) July 29 5) August 07
[Explanation: The Muslim Women's Rights Day is celebrated to honor the law against the
Triple Talaq in India. Muslim Women's Day is celebrated to commemorate the law that was
made against the Triple Talaq rule in India and encourage women to stand for themselves
against the unfair suppression.]
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2. World Breastfeeding Week was celebrated every year on _________.
1) 21st to 28th July 2) 08th to 14 August
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3) 01st to 07th August
5) 01stto 07th September
4) 15th to 21st June
[Explanation: World Breastfeeding Week reminds us that we all have a role in protecting,
promoting, and supporting breastfeeding. This year's theme highlights the links between
breastfeeding and good nutrition, food security and inequality. The occasion commemorates
the Innocenti Declaration signed in August 1990 by government policymakers, WHO,
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UNICEF and other organizations to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.]
3. Tim Berners-Lee was invented the World Wide Web Day (WWW). It is observed
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every year on __________.
1) August 03 2) August 01 3) December 02 4) September 16 5) July 20
[Explanation: Globally, World Wide Web Day is celebrated to mark the invention by Tim
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Berners-Lee of an internet-based communication system that changed the world. The day
is marked in honour of the ability of people to browse information freely using the Web.
The first web browser - or browser-editor rather - was called WorldWideWeb as, after all,
when it was written in 1990 it was the only way to see the web.]
4. World Lung Cancer Day 2022 is observed globally on _________.
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1) 2 August 2) 31 July 3) 5 August 4) 1 August 5) 30 July

[Explanation: World Cancer Day aims to prevent millions of deaths each year by raising
awareness and education about cancer, and pressing governments and individuals across
the world to take action against the disease. The 2022-2024 World Cancer Day theme is
'Close the Care Gap'. It means that we confront the difficult truths that face so many people
who seek cancer care.]
5. Hiroshima Day is observed globally on______.
1) Aug 09 2) Aug 06 3) Aug 07 4) Aug 01 5) Aug 12
[Explanation: is observed on August 6 to commemorate the atomic bombing of Hiroshima,
Japan, in 1945, at the end of World War II. The bombings killed over 200,000 people in
just seconds and injured thousands more. It was 70 years ago this week that the United
States dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima, Japan.]
6. 8th National handloom day was observed on ___________.
1) 12th August 2022 2) 07th August 2022
3) 01st August 2022 4) 06th August 2022
5) 09th August 2022
[Explanation: The National Handloom Day has been observed on August 7 every year
since 2015 to commemorate the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905. It is celebrated
to honour the handloom-weaving community of India and to recognise the contribution of
the handloom sector to the socio-economic development of the country.]
7. 3rd death anniversary of Sushma Swaraj was celebrated on ________.
1) 01st August 2022 2) 09th August 2022
3) 06th August 2022
4) 12th August 2022 5) 03rd August 2022
[Explanation: Sushma Swaraj, the veteran BJP leader and former external affairs minister,
died on August 6, 2019. In 1977, she became the youngest ever Cabinet Minister in the
Government of Haryana at 25 years of age. In 1979, she became State President of Janata
Party, Haryana State at the young age of 27. Sushma Swaraj was the first female
Spokesperson of a national political party in India.]
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8. India has observed 2nd ‘Javelin Throw Day’ on _________.
1) 8th August 2022 2) 1st August 2022
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3) 6th August 2022
4) 7th August 2022 5) 12th August 2022
[Explanation: The day was first observed in 2021 in honour of Javelin thrower Neeraj
Chopra, who won India's first Olympic gold medal in athletics at Tokyo. The decision to
celebrate August 7 as the National Javelin Day was made by AFI upon Neeraj Chopra's
return from Tokyo.]
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9. Nation observes 80th anniversary of Quit India movement on _______.
1) 01 August 2022 2) 15 August 2022
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3) 21 August 2022
4) 08 August 2022 5) 09 August 2022
[Explanation: The Quit India movement symbolises the essence of Indian nationalism at
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its best. Also called the August Movement, it was launched at the Bombay session of the
All India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on 8th August 1942, demanding an
end to British rule in India. Gandhiji gave the slogan “Do or Die” in his speech at the
Gowalia Tank Maidan, now popularly known as August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai.]
10. International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2022 was observed on ______.
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1) 06 August 2) 01 August 3) 20 August

4) 09 August 5) 12 August
[Explanation: On 9 August, the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is
marked every year. This special day is marked to protect the rights of the indigenous
populations around the globe. The United Nations decided to celebrate this day to
acknowledge the contributions and achievements of the indigenous communities.]
11. World observed Nagasaki day 2022 on _______.
1) 12th August 2) 19th August 3) 06th August
4) 01st August 5) 09th August
[Explanation: One of the darkest chapters of war history in human civilization is the atom
bombing done by the USA on Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the World
War 2. The US first dropped a bomb nicknamed “Little Boy" on August 6 and destroyed
the southwestern city of Hiroshima. The bombing killed over 140,000 people out of the
total estimated population of 3.5 lakh.]
12. World biofuel Day 2022 is observed on _________.
1) 12th August 2) 19th August 3) 06th August
4) 01st August 5) 10th August
[Explanation: World Biofuel Day is commemorated on 10 August every year to raise
awareness about the use of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels.
World Biofuel Day is celebrated to honour Sir Rudolf Diesel and to generate consciousness
about the significance of non-fossil fuels as a different form of energy resource.]
13. World Lion Day is observed globally on__________.
1) 12th August 2) 07th August 3) 01st August
4) 06th August 5) 10th August
[Explanation: Lions have been roaming around on the planet for centuries. But due to
various factors, their population is in shambles nowadays. To spread awareness about
conservation of these animals, August 10 is celebrated as World Lion Day. On this day,
the world talks about the “King of the Jungle.”]
14. International Youth Day was celebrated every year on _________.
1) 09th August 2) 12th August 3) 18th July 4) 12th January 5) 11th July
[Explanation: International Youth Day is celebrated every year on August 12 to raise
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awareness about cultural and legal issues related to the youth. The day was marked by
the United Nations, and it was first observed on August 12, 2000. The theme of International
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Youth Day for the year 2022 is "intergenerational solidarity: creating a world for all ages”.]
World Elephant Day is observed every year on __________.
2) 10th August 3) 14th May 4) 12th August 5) 08th October
[Explanation: World Elephant Day is commemorated to create awareness about the
potential dangers faced by the elephants. According to National Geographic, the elephant
population has reduced by 50 percent over the past 75 years.]
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16. World Organ Donation Day is observed every year on________.
1) 06 August 2) 01 August 3) 20 August 4) 09 August 5) 13 August
[Explanation: The main objective of the national organ donation day is to spread awareness
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among people and to recognize the selfless efforts made towards mankind, and reestablish
our belief in humanity. The first time organ donation day was celebrated in 2010.]
17. International Lefthanders Day is observed on_________.
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1) 12th August 2) 19th August 3) 13th August 4) 06th August 5) 01st August
[Explanation: The day was first observed in 1976 by Dean R. Campbell, founder of
Lefthanders International, Inc. International Lefthanders Day was created to celebrate
sinistrality and raise awareness of the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed
in a predominantly right-handed world.]
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18. Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is observed on______.

1) August 14 2) August 09 3) August 10 4) August 15 5) August 12
[Explanation: The day remembers the sufferings of many Indians during the partition.
Several families were displaced and many lost their lives in the partition. It aims to remind
Indians the need to remove social divisions, disharmony and to further strengthen the
spirit of oneness, social harmony and human empowerment.]
19. Parsi New Year or Navroz 2022 day was celebrated on _________.
[Explanation: Navroz celebration is believed to date back to the time when Prophet
Zarathustra founded Zoroastrianism, one of the earliest known monotheistic religions in
the world, in Persia (now Iran). It was one of the most important religions in the ancient
world until the emergence of Islam in the seventh century.]
20. Indonesian Independence Day is celebrated on _________?
[Explanation: The national holiday commemorates Indonesia's declaration of
independence from the Netherlands in 1945. Indonesia had been a Dutch colony for over
300 years when a group of revolutionaries declared independence on 17 August 1945.
Indonesia was formerly known as the Dutch East Indies (or Netherlands East Indies).]
21. World Breast Cancer Research Day 2022 is observed on__________.
[Explanation: The primary goal of World Cancer Day is to significantly reduce illness
and death caused by cancer and is an opportunity to rally the international community to
end the injustice of preventable suffering from cancer.]
22. World Photography Day is commemorated every year on ________.
1) 12th August 2) 09th August 3) 14th August 4) 19th August 5) 06th august
[Explanation: The aim of World Photography Day is to create awareness, share ideas
and encourage people to take up photography. This year on the eve of World Photography
Day, the theme that went viral in 2022 is "Pandemic Lockdown through the lens".]
23. World Humanitarian Day 2022 is observed on_________.
1) 19th August 2) 20 August3) 09 August 4) 13 August 5) 21th August
[Explanation: World Humanitarian Day is celebrated on August 19 every year to recognise
all aid and health workers who volunteer to help victims of disasters and crises against all
odds. The day aims to spread awareness about the need for humanitarian assistance
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worldwide.]
24. World Senior Citizens Day is observed globally every year on __________.
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1) 20th August 2) 18th August 3) 21st August 4) 13th August 5) 9th August
[Explanation: The day aims to appreciate our seniors, for their contribution and dedication
in building this world we live in. Not only this, it also emphasises over the duty of the
younger generation as well as the government towards them, towards making a quality
life for them. The day has its origin on August 19, 1988, when US President Ronald
Reagan declared Senior Citizen's Day on August 21 throughout the country.]
Sandbhavana Diwas or Harmony Day is observed every year on _____
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[Explanation: The celebration aims to encourage national integration through building
long-lasting peace and communal harmony among people of various castes, sects and
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religions of India. In English, 'Sadbhavana' translates to 'goodwill. ' Sadbhavana Diwas'
key theme is to encourage national unity and social goodwill across people of various
faiths and cultures.]
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26. World Mosquito Day is observed on _____.

[Explanation: The Theme of World Mosquito Day 2022 is 'Harness innovation to reduce
the malaria disease burden and save lives.' World Mosquito Day is observed on August
20 every year. We remember this day because of British Dr. Sir Ronald Ross who
discovered in 1897 that female mosquitos transmit malaria between humans.]
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27. Akshay Urja Diwas 2022 is observed on__________.

1) August 20 2) 09 August 3) 18 August 4) 06 August 5) 19th August
[Explanation: Akshay Urja Diwas or the Renewable Energy Day is observed on August
20 each year to raise awareness about the developments related to the adoption of
renewable energy in India. The Akshay Urja Day campaign was organised for the first
time by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with the Ministry for New & Renewable
Energy Sources (MNRE) in Delhi in the year 2004.]
28. The International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on
Religion or Belief is observed on ___________.
1) 21st August 2) 31st July 3) 22nd August 4) 19th August 5) 20th August
[Explanation: International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based
on Religion or Belief, observed on August 22. On this day, the international community
honours the survivors and victims of religious-based violence. The day aims to remember
the victims and survivors of evil acts on the basis of or in the name of religion or belief.]
29. The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
is celebrated on______________.
[Explanation: The United Nations will commemorate the International Day of Remembrance
of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade on 25 March under the theme
“Ending Slavery's Legacy of Racism: A Global Imperative for Justice”. The date is significant
because, during the night of August 22 to August 23, 1791, on the island of Saint Domingue
(now known as Haiti), an uprising began which set forth events which were a major factor
in the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.]
30. World Water Week is celebrated every year on _________.
1) 01 August to 07 August 2) 23 August to 6 September
3) 01 September to 07September 4) 12 August to 18 August
5) 23 August to 01 September
6) 31 September to 6 October
[Explanation: World Water Week is the place to explore new ways of managing water
and tackle humanity's greatest challenges: from food security and health to agriculture,
technology, biodiversity, and climate. he World Water Week is an annual event organized
by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) since 1991.]
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31. World Gujarati Language Day 2022 is observed on __________.
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[Explanation: World Gujarati Language Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth
anniversary of the great writer of Gujarat ‘Veer Narmad’. ‘Gujarati Diwas’ is celebrated
because the poet Narmad was considered to be the creator of the Gujarati language. He
has made Gujarati literature international.]
Internaut Day is celebrated every year on _________.
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[Explanation: Internaut Day is being celebrated around the world today to mark the
invention of the World Wide Web. An “internaut” is a person who possesses a thorough
knowledge of how to use the Internet and its history. Lee, an English computer scientist
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had invented the World Wide Web in 1989.]
33. On which day Women's Equality Day is observed every year?
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[Explanation: Women's Equality Day is celebrated in the United States annually on August
26. The day commemorates the decision to give women official voting right in the USA in
1920 after a long struggle. An amendment known as the Nineteenth Amendment was
made to the US constitution in 1920 to give equal voting rights to women.]
34. National Sports Day 2022 is observed on _________.
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[Explanation: the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. The day was
designated as India's National Sports Day in 2012. National Sports Day 2022: PM Modi's
'Meet the Champion' initiative to be marked in schools. Major Dhyan Chand, India's most
celebrated hockey player. On this day, we celebrate his achievements and victories. On
National Sports Day 2022, we will also celebrate other athletes and their achievements.]
35. National Power Rangers Day is celebrated every year on __________.
[Explanation: On August 28th, It's Morphin' Time! National Power Rangers Day officially
recognizes the original “teenagers with attitude” and celebrates all things Power Rangers.
The colorful group of five known as the Power Rangers were originally introduced to U.S.
audiences in 1993 with the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers television show. The concept
focused on a group of high school students who were infused with unique superpowers
and teamed up to save the world.]
36. ‘The International Day against Nuclear Tests’ is observed every year on _________.
1) 28 February 2) 10 November 3) 29 August
4) 24 April 5) 7 November
[Explanation: Nuclear tests cause extensive damage to not just human society, but also
to the environment, plant and animal life. The International Day against Nuclear Tests keeps
us alert about this so that we can urge our leaders to ensure a safer nuclear weapons-free
future.]
14. SPORTS
1. Who has won the Hungarian Grand Prix 2022?
1) Lewis Hamilton 2) Carlos Sainz 3) Max Verstappen
4) George Russell 5) Sergio Perez
[Explanation: This is his overall 28th race win and the 10th win of the 2022 season.
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain) stood second and George Russell (Mercedes –
Britain) came third. Max Verstappen Team Red Bull and he is a Belgian-Dutch racing
driver.]
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2. Who has won the gold in the Men’s 73kg weightlifting Commonwealth Games
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1) AchintaSheuli
4) GururajaPoojary
2) Jeremy Lalrinnunga
5) Ganesh Mali
3) SanketSargar
[Explanation: AchintaSheuli (born 24 November 2001, Deulpur, West Bengal) is an Indian

weightlifter. He won the silver medal at the 2021 Junior World Weightlifting Championships
and is a two-time Commonwealth Championships gold medalist.]
Which country has won the UEFA Women Euro 2022?
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1) Germany 2) Japan 3) US 4) England 5) Italy
[Explanation: England has defeated Germany 2-1 to claim its first significant women’s
soccer championship. After leading her native Netherlands to victory in 2017, England
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coach Sarina Wiegman made history by becoming the first manager to win the Euros with
two separate teams.]
4. Union Cabinet has approved the signing of guarantees for hosting the which FIFA
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World Cup 2022 in India?

1) FIFA U-16 Women’s World Cup 2) FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup
3) FIFA U-18 Men’s World Cup
4) FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 5) FIFA U-15 Women’s World Cup
[Explanation: The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 is slated to take place in India
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from October 11, 2022 to October 30, 2022. This will mark India’s first-ever hosting of a
FIFA women’s championship. At the moment, Spain is the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World
Cup champion.]
5. Who has won silver in judo 48kg final at Commonwealth Games 2022?
1) Shushila Devi 2) Michaela Whitebooi 3) Priscilla Morand
4) Harriet Bonface 5) Jiwan Kumar Sharma
[Explanation: It is India seventh medal of the Commonwealth Games 2022. The Indian
judoka, who won a silver medal at the 2014 CWG and had represented India at the Tokyo
Olympics last year. he won a silver medal at the Hong Kong Asia Open 2018 & 2019.]
6. Who has won bronze in women’s 71kg weightlifting in Commonwealth Games
2022?
1) Harjinder Kaur 2) Joy Eze 3) Sarah Davies
4) Alexis Ashworth 5) Kiana Elliot
[Explanation: England’s Sarah Davies won gold with a Commonwealth Games record of
229kg, while young Alexis Ashworth of Canada won silver with a total lift of 214kg.
Harjinder started Weightlifting in the year 2016 at Punjab University.]
7. Who has won bronze in men’s 60kg category in Commonwealth Games 2022?
1) Vijay Kumar Yadav 2) PetrosChristodoulides 3) Dylon Munro
4) ShushilaLikmabam 5) Priscilla Morand
[Explanation: He beat PetrosChristodoulides of Cyprus in the men’s 60kg tie to clinch
bronze. Vijay Kumar had earlier claimed a bronze medal at the Asian Open in Hong Kong
in 2018. Vijay Kumar also bagged a bronze medal at the Asian Open in Hong Kong in
2019.]
8. India bags historic gold in women’s fours lawn bowls even CWG 2022. Who led the
team ?
1) Pinki Singh 2) NayanmoniSaikia 3) Rupa Rani Tirkey
4) Lovely Choubey 5) Johanna Snyman
[Explanation: This was the country’s first medal in the lawn bowls event and the team,
made of skipper Rupa Rani Tirkey, Lovely Choubey, Pinki and NayanmoniSaikia, ended
up winning the title itself after beating 2018 silver medallists South Africa. CWG 2022
held in Birmingham, England.]
9. Which country’s men’s table tennis team has clinched gold ?
1) Singapore 2) UK 3) India 4) Wales 5) Australia
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[Explanation: India has won the gold medal for the second time in a row in the team
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event of men’s table tennis. Indian men’s table tennis also won the yellow medal in the
2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. For India, Harmeet Desai and G Sathiyan gave
India a great start by registering a win in the doubles match.]
Who has won India’s first high jump medal at CWG 2022 ?
1) Tejaswin Shankar
4) Gurdeep Singh
2) Saurav Ghosal 3) TulikaMaan
5) Lovepreet Singh
[Explanation: Shankar won the gold medal at the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in
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Apia, setting a Games record of 2.14 metres. He won silver at the 2016 South Asian Games
in Guwahati with a leap of 2.17 metres. Due to a groin injury, he finished sixth at the Asian
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Junior Championships and missed the 2016 World Junior Championships.]
11. Who has won bronze in men’s 109kg weightlifting final at CWG 2022 ?
1) Nyabeyeu 2) Jack Opeloge 3) Lovepreet Singh
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4) SanketSargar 5) Parmjeet Kumar

[Explanation: Cameroon’s Junior has taken the lead with a total lift of 361kg. Samoa’s
Jack Opeloge is second with a total lift of 358kg. Lovepreet Singh is third with a total lift of
355kg. In 2017, he won bronze at the Asian Youth Championships and gold at the Junior
Commonwealth Championships in the 105 kg category.]
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12. Who has won India’s first Gold medal in Para-Powerlifting at Commonwealth
Games?
1) Sudhir 2) MuraliSreeshankar 3) Hima Das 4) Sreeja Akula 5) KidambiSrikanth
[Explanation: Sudhir had won a bronze in men’s up to 88kg with the best lift of 214kg at
the World Para Powerlifting Asia-Oceania Open Championship in South Korea in June.
Sudhir, who had started powerlifting in 2013 in Sonipat, has also qualified for Hangzhou
2022 Asian Para Games, which was postponed to next year.]
13. Who has become the first Indian women won silver in the women’s 10,000m race
walk at Commonwealth Games 2022?
1) Bhawna Jat 2) Harminder Singh
3) Priyanka Goswami 4) Amit Panghal 5) NituGhanghas
[Explanation: She becomes the first Indian woman to win a medal in the race walk,
Athletics at Commonwealth Games 2022. Priyanka records 43:38:82, which is a new
Indian National record in a 10000m race walk. She previously won a 20km race walk at
Gold Coast in 2018.]
14. Who has won the silver medal in men’s 3000m steeplechase event at CWG 2022?
1) Jemima Montag 2) Amit Panghal 3) NituGhanghas
4) Avinash Sable 5) MuraliSreeshsankar
[Explanation: He also becomes the first Indian man to win a medal in the steeplechase in
the history Commonwealth Games. He finished the race with his personal best timing of
8:11:2 and created new national record timing for steeplechase. Avinash Sable becomes
the first non-Kenyan athlete to win a medal in steeplechase after six years.]
15. Chess prodigy ‘V Pranav’ has become India’s 75th Grandmaster. He was from
which state?
1) Telangana 2) Maharashtra 3) Tamil Nadu 4) Rajasthan 5) Kerala
[Explanation: he Chennai-based Pranav won the Limpedea Open in Baia Mare, Romania
to secure his third and final GM norm and attain the Grandmaster title. He is a student of
Velammal school here, he has won the state championship thrice and won the bronze
medal in the world rapid event in 2021.]
16. Who has won the gold in men’s singles badminton at CWG 2022?
1) Ng Tze Yong 2) Viktor Axelsen
3) Jason Teh
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4) KidambiSrikanth 5) Lakshya Sen
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[Explanation: He defeated beating Malaysia’s Tze Yong NG 19-21, 21-9 and 21-16 in
the men’s singles final. It also means that India have first and third podium finish in men’s
singles badminton after KidambiSrikanth clinched bronze medal after defeating
JiaHengTeh of Singapore 21-15, 21-18.]
Who has won the gold medal in women’s singles Badminton at CWG 2022?
1) Michelle Li
4) NozomiOkuhara
2) Jia Min Yeo
5) SainaNehwal
3) P V Sindhu
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[Explanation: She dfeated Michelle Li of Canada. A former world champion, Sindhu,
who has a silver and a bronze from the 2018 and 2014 editions. She represented India at
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the 2016 Summer Olympics (Rio), where she became the first Indian badminton player to
reach the Olympic final.]
18. NikhatZareen wins the gold medal at CWG 2022 in Birmingham. She is related to
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which sports?
1) Wrestling 2) Boxing 3) Weightlifting
4) Table Tennis 5) Badminton
[Explanation: She defeated Mc Naul of Northern Islands in the finals. NikhatZareen was
born on 14th June 1996 in Nizamabad, Telangana. Her previous records are: Gold at
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World Championship, Istanbul 2022.Bronze at Asain Championship, Bangkok 2019. Gold

at Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament, Bulgaria 2022.]
19. Who has won first gold medal in women’s 48kg boxing for India at Commonwealth
Games 2022?
1) Demie-Jade Resztan 2) MirabaiChanu 3) NituGhanghas
4) Bindyarani Devi 5) AdijatOlarinoye
[Explanation: She defeated England’s Demie-Jade Resztan. the Haryana pugilist won
the gold in Golden Glove Boxing tournament held in Serbia. In 2022, she won the gold
medal at the Strandja Memorial tournament.]
20. Which country will host the Chess Olympiad 2026?
1) Russia 2) US 3) Uzbekistan 4) China 5) India
[Explanation: In Chennai’s ongoing Chess Olympiad, their young team is now in the
lead. The event is organised by FIDE, which also chooses the host nation. In the midst of
the COVID-19 pandemic, FIDE hosted an online chess tournament in 2020 and 2021 with
a quick time limit that harmed competitors’ online ratings.]
21. 45th edition of the FIDE Chess Olympiad will be held in which country in 2024?
1) Uzbekistan 2) Germany 3) Hungary 4) Russia 5) Pakistan
[Explanation: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin stated efforts were on to make Tamil
Nadu a global destination for sports and extended greetings to Budapest, host of the 45th
Chess Olympiad. Organised in a short span of four months, the international chess event
was held at the Four Points by Sheraton Mamallapuram Resort and Convention Centre
near Chennai, Tamil Nadu.]
22. Which country has won Gold medal in the Open section at 44th Chess Olympiad?
1) Ukraine 2) India 3) Armenia 4) Germany 5) Uzbekistan
[Explanation: Team Armenia won silver while the India-2 team settled for bronze in Open
Section. In the women’s section, Ukraine won the gold medal. Team Georgia won the
silver, while the India-1 team won the bronze medal. The 44th Chess Olympiad was
organised by the International Chess Federation or World Chess Federation (FIDE) in
Chennai, India.]
23. Which of the following state will host upcoming North East Olympics Games from
October 30?
1) Assam 2) Arunachal Pradesh 3) Haryana 4) Meghalaya 5) Mizoram
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[Explanation: The first edition of Games was held in Manipur in 2018. The 2nd edition
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of the North East Olympics from October the 30th to November the 6th in Shillong. Indian
Olympic Association: President: Anil Khanna (Acting). Founded: 1927. Headquarters: New
Delhi. Secretary General: Rajeev Mehta.]
Which team beat Eintracht Frankfurt to win 2022 UEFA Super Cup?
1) Barcelona 2) Juventus 3) Real Madrid 4) Club America 5) West Indies
[Explanation: The last season’s Champions League winners Real Madrid defeated
Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt to win the title for fifth time. David Alaba and
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Karim Benzema scored in each half as Real Madrid beat Eintracht Frankfurt. The man of
the match goes to Casemiro.]
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25. 4th edition of Tata Steel Chess India tournament will be held in?
1) Bangalore 2) Mumbai 3) Kolkata 4) New Delhi 5) Chennai
[Explanation: For the first time, a separate women’s section has been added in the
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tournament. World-class chess came to Kolkata in the form of the first inaugural Tata Steel
Chess India tournament in November 2018.]
26. The 2022 BRICS Games is scheduled to be held online in?
1) September 2022 2) October 2022 3) November 2022
4) December 2022 5) August 2022
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[Explanation: This means that the athletes from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South
Africa (BRICS) will compete online. The 2022 BRICS Games will feature only three
competitive games as medal events, which are breakdancing, chess and Wushu. The Game
is being organised by China, as the host of the 14th BRICS Summit held in June 2022.]
27. First Khelo India Women’s Hockey League U-16 to be held in ______.
1) New Delhi 2) Kokatha 3) Haryana 4) Manipur 5) Bangalore
[Explanation: The Sports Authority of India has allocated a total of Rs. 53.72 lakhs for 3
phases of the competition, which includes Prize money of Rs. 15.5 lakh. International
Hockey Federation: Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland, Founded: 7 January 1924,
Abbreviation: FIH, Membership: 137 national associations.]
28. 1st edition of Women’s IPL to be held in_____.
1) March 2023 2) March 2024 3) March 2025
4) March 2026 5) March 2027
[Explanation: The WIPL will start in the first week of March and we have earmarked a
four-week window for the first year. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI):
Headquarters: Mumbai, Founded: December 1928, President: SouravGanguly.]
29. The 131st edition of Asia’s oldest football tournament - Durand Cup 2022 has
begun, this is hosted by _________.
1) Assam 2) West Bengal3) Manipur 4) Both 1 & 2 5) All 1, 2 & 3
[Explanation: The matches will be played In Kolkata at the Salt Lake Stadium, Naihati
Stadium, and Kishore Bharati Stadium.In Imphal at the KhumanLampak Stadium.In
Guwahati at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium. The former Foreign Secretary of British
India, Mortimer Durand founded the Durand Cup in 1888.]
30. Which of the following city will host FIBA U-18 women Asian Basketball
championship?
1) Bengaluru 2) Hyderabad 3) Mumbai 4) Kolkata 5) Pune
[Explanation: 13th and Current FIBA President: HamaneNiang. FIBA Asia President:
Saud Ali. Founded: 18 June 1932, Headquarters: Mies, Switzerland. Membership: 213
national federations.]
31. Which of the following state has announced that ‘Dahi-Handi’ as an official sport?
1) Rajasthan 2) Himachal Pradesh 3) Gujarat 4) Kerala 5) Maharashtra
[Explanation: Maharashtra government has announced that the Govindas will get a job
under the sports category and if any Govinda loses his life insurance of Rs 10 lakh will be
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given, also if they end up being partially handicapped insurance of Rs 5 lakh will be given
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by the Government of Maharashtra.]
Who has become the first Indian to play in UEFA Women’s Champions League?
1) Aditi Chauhan
4) SasmitaMallik
2) Kamala Devi 3) Bala Devi
5) Manisha Kalyan
[Explanation: In November 2021, the 20-year-old had become the first ever Indian
footballer to score a goal in the AFC Women’s Club Championship. She was recently
awarded the AIFF Women’s Footballer of the Year for the 2021-22 season.]
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33. Who has become the first-ever Indian woman wrestler to win gold at the U20
World Wrestling Championships?
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1) Bianca Belair 2) MirabaiChanu 3) Mariya Stadnik
4) AntimPanghal 5) Remina Yoshimoto
[Explanation: AntimPanghal belongs to Haryana’s Bhagana village in the Hisar district.
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She scored an 8-0 win over AtlynShagayeva of Kazakhstan in 53kg category to achieve
this feat. Under-20 World Wrestling Championship held at Sofia, Bulgaria.]
34. Who has clinched the Gold at the Thailand Para Badminton International
tournament ?
1) FredySetiawan 2) Pramod Bhagat 3) SukantKadam
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[Explanation: The Indian duo defeated Indonesian pair of DwiyokoDwiyoko and
FredySetiawan 21-18, 21-13 in the men’s doubles summit clash. In the men’s singles,
Bhagat and Kadam had to settle for a silver medal each after losing their respective finals.]
35. Indian wrestling team has won how many medals at U-20 World Championships?
1) 15 2) 12 3) 09 4) 16 5) 05
[Explanation: Team India earned a total of 16 medals across different categories at the
U-20 World Wrestling Championships, which included a gold medal, four silver medals,
and 11 bronze medals. During the Championships at Sofia, Bulgaria.]
36. What is the rank of India at 15thInternational Astronomy & Astrophysics Olympiad ?
1) 1st 2) 3rd 3) 5th 4) 2nd 5) 4th
[Explanation: India held the third position jointly with Singapore with students winning
three gold and two silver medals. Raghav Goyal from Chandigarh, Md Sahil Akhtar from
Kolkata and MehulBorad from Hyderabad bagged gold in the event. Venue held in Kutaisi,
Georgia, from August 14 to 21, 2022.]
37. Who has won the FTX Crypto Cup 2022?
1) Praggnanandhaa 2) Alexander Grischuk
3) VeselinTopalov 4) Anish Giri 5) Magnus Carlsen
[Explanation: Magnus Carlsen won the FTX Crypto Cup in Miami after losing in tiebreaks
against Praggnanandhaa in the final-round tournament-deciding match. Pragg stood two
points behind the world champion before the round, so his victory was not enough to
claim first place (he gained 2 points to Carlsen’s 1). The youngster nonetheless finished in
second place.]
38. Who has won India first-ever gold at ‘Cadet World Championships’?
1) NayanmoniSaikia 2) Rupa Rani Tirkey
3) judoka LinthoiChanambam 4) AchintaSheuli. 5) Sakshi Malik.
[Explanation: The 15-year-old judoka outclassed Brazil’s Bianca Reis in the 57-kg
category final. The 2022 World Judo Cadets Championships held at the Arena Hotel Hills
in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from 24 to 28 August 2022.]
39. Asia Cup has kicked off in ______ on 27 August 2022.
1) Sri Lanka 2) India 3) Pakistan 4) UAE 5) Bangladesh
[Explanation: Earlier this event was scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka. However, due
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to the economic crisis in the island nation, the tournament has been shifted to UAE. But the
hosting rights of the game will still remain with Sri Lanka. The tournament will be held
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from August 27 to September 11, 2022, in the T20 format. This is the second consecutive
time that the tournament will be played in the UAE.]
Who has bagged Men’s best player of the Year Awards of UEFA 2021-22?
1) Karim Benzema
4) Sarina Wiegmann
2) Alexia Putellas3) Carlo Ancelotti
5) Arrigo Sacchi
[Explanation: Alexia Putellas has won women’s player of the year prize at a ceremony in
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Istanbul, Turkey. The coaching awards went to the winners of the two biggest events last
season: Carlo Ancelotti of Madrid and Sarina Wiegman, who led England to the Euro
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2022 title.]
41. Who has won Belgian Grand Prix 2022 ?
1) Lewis Hamilton 2) Max Verstappen 3) Sergio Pérez
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[Explanation: Max Verstappen is a Red Bull’s driver, he is from Netherlands. Red
Bull’s Sergio Perez & Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz finished at second and third positions
respectively. Verstappen has now won 9 of this season’s 14 races. Verstappen won the
Belgian GP in 2021 as well.]
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42. Who has won Tour Championship for third FedEx Cup title2022?
1) Jakub Vadlejch 2) Curtis Thompson
3) Karim Benzema 4) Sarina Wiegmann 5) Rory McIlroy
[Explanation: Rory McIlroy, the strongest voice for the PGA Tour in a tumultuous year,
had the final say with his clubs when he rallied from six shots behind to win the Tour
Championship and capture the FedEx Cup for the third time.]
43. Who has becomes leading run-scorer in T20 internationals?
1) Virat Kohli 2) Rohit Sharma 3) Martin Guptill
4) Rishabh Pant 5) Ravindra Jadeja
[Explanation: Indian Skipper, Rohit Sharma overtook New Zealand’s Martin Guptill to
become the leading run-scorer in men’s T20 Internationals. Rohit now has 3499 runs in
the format. Following him is Martin Guptill, who has scored 3497 runs. Virat Kohli is the
third highest scorer in men’s T20 Internationals with 3341 runs from 100 matches.]
44. Who has become 1st Indian to play 100 matches in all 3 formats ?
1) Rohit Sharma 2) Virat Kohli 3) Hardik Pandya
4) KL Rahul 5) Bhuvneshwar Kumar
[Explanation: Kohli has now 100 T20Is to his name in addition to 102 Tests and 262
ODIs since making his international debut in August 2008. Kohli has an incredible record
in T20I cricket for Team India having scored 3308 runs at an incredible average of 50.1.
The first man to do so was New Zealand batter Ross Taylor who retired from international
cricket in April this year.]
15. STATES
1. ‘Orunodoi’ scheme is related to Which of the following state?
1) Bihar 2) Assam 3) Goa 4) Gujarat 5) Haryana
[Explanation: On 1st December 2020, the Assam government launched the Assam
Orunodoi Scheme. Under Assam, Orunodoi Scheme Rs 830 per month will be given to the
beneficiaries to buy fundamental items like medicines, pulses, sugar, etc. Under this
scheme, the amount will be transferred directly into the bank account of the beneficiaries
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through the direct benefit transfer method. Under the Arunodoi Scheme, the government
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of Assam is going to spend Rs 2400 crore annually.]
Which state/UT has Rolled back liquor excise policy?
1) Tamil Nadu 2) Karnataka 3) Kerala 4) Delhi 5) Odisha
[Explanation: Amid an ongoing police investigation into the Delhi government’s new excise
policy and a faceoff with the Lt Governor who has sought a CBI probe, Deputy Chief
Minister Manish Sisodia announced that the government is rolling back the new policy.
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From August 1, liquor will be sold only through government outlets in the Capital.]
3. Odisha has signed an MOU with _______ for upcoming make in Odisha Conclave
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2022?
1) UNICEF 2) UNDP 3) FICCI 4) IRDAI 5) PFRDA
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[Explanation: For next “Make in Odisha” summit in 2022, Odisha and FICCI ink an
MoU. A MoU between the state-run Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of
Odisha and the business organisation Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and
Industry.]
4. In which state Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has inaugurated the Badi Sadri-
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Mavli gauge converted rail section?

1) Gujarat 2) Rajasthan 3) Tamil Nadu 4) Maharashtra 5) Karnataka
[Explanation: Union Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Badi Sadri-Mavli
gauge converted rail section. He flagged off Badi Sadri-Udaipur City daily special and
Rewa-Udaipur City weekly special and Siuri-Sealdah MEMU train virtually in the program
organized at Badi Sadri in Chittorgarh Rajasthan.]
5. Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu has presented the prestigious President’s
Colours to which state government?
1) Kerala 2) Manipur 3) Rajasthan 4) Tamil Nadu 5) Gujarat
[Explanation: Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu presented the prestigious President’s
Colours to the Tamil Nadu police and it is a recognition of the State police’s commendable
service and many achievements.]
6. In which State Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of six
NH projects worth Rs 2300 crore?
1) Karnataka 2) Himachal Pradesh 3) Gujarat
4) Uttar Pradesh 5) Madhya Pradesh
[Explanation: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari
inaugurated and laid foundation stone of 6 National Highway projects of 119 Kms worth
Rs. 2300 Crore in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.]
7. In which State ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has organized
‘SamajikAdhikaritaShivir’?
1) Mizoram 2) Haryana 3) Punjab 4) Manipur 5) Kerala
[Explanation: ‘SamajikAdhikaritaShivir’ for Divyangjan and Senior Citizens organized
in Bishnupur, Manipur.]
8. Which State Govt. has signed a tripartite MoU with NITI Aayog and Reach to
Teach organisation for school education transformation?
1) Assam 2) Nagaland 3) Arunachal Pradesh
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[Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh inks tripartite pact for school education transformation.
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1) Kerala
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Itanagar, Jul 30 (PTI) The Arunachal Pradesh government inked a tripartite Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) with NITI Aayog and an organisation for a large-scale
transformation in school education.]
Which state’s Newspaper “The Prajatantra” has completed 75 th anniversary in
2) Odisha 3) Manipur 4) Tripura 5) Assam
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[Explanation: Inaugurating the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Odia daily ‘The
Prajatantra’ in the millennium city of Cuttack in Odisha a short while ago, the Minister that
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he sincerely salutes the people of Odisha- the land from which DroupadiMurmu, hailing
from a very poor family could rise to become the President of India.]
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10. Which of the following state has launched “NethannaBima” scheme?

1) Andhra Pradesh 2) Telangana 3) Gujarat
4) Assam 5) Maharashtra
[Explanation: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao launched the
NethannaBima scheme and extended his greetings to the weavers on the occasion of
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National Handloom Day.]

11. Which of the following state/s has topped to provide power subsidy?
1) Madhya Pradesh 2) Rajasthan 3) Karnataka
4) Telangana 5) All 1, 2 & 3
[Explanation: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Karnataka footed the highest power
subsidy bill, accounting for ?48,248 crore or 36.4%.]
12. Which state govt. will implement 100% NEP in higher education from next academic
year?
1) Uttar Pradesh 2) Goa 3) Assam 4) Uttarakhand 5) Manipur
[Explanation: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant affirmed that the state government will
implement 100% of the syllabus in higher education institutes along the lines of the National
Education Policy.]
13. Which State govt. will launch ‘family physicians’ programme at Primary Health
Centres (PHCs)?
1) Telangana 2) Tamil Nadu 3) Karnataka 4) Kerala 5) Andhra Pradesh
[Explanation: Andhra Pradesh government has launched ‘family physicians’ programme
in government hospitals from August 15. As per the guidelines framed by the State
government, Primary Health Centres (PHCs) will work in synergy with the village
secretariats and the doctors working at PHCs will act as family doctors.]
14. Which State/UT has launched ‘one road-one week’ initiative?
1) Gujarat 2) Ladakh 3) Haryana 4) Delhi 5) Manipur
[Explanation: Lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has launched the ‘One Road-
One Week’ initiative of the New Delhi Municipal Council under which the civic body will
undertake repair and maintenance work along footpaths, pavements and central verges.]
15. Which state CM has launched ‘Radio Jaighosh’ to mark Kakori Train Action
anniversary?
1) Tripura 2) Manipur 3) Uttar Pradesh 4) Nagaland 5) Sikkim
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[Explanation: As part of the celebrations for Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Uttar Pradesh
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath debuted “Radio Jaighosh” to commemorate the anniversary
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of the Kakori Train Action. To promote performing arts, regional specialties from Uttar
Pradesh, folk art, and gallantry award recipients, the state’s Department of Culture is
developing a community radio station and also the “Radio Jaighosh” is a part of it.]
Which state/UT has laid the foundation for the city’s first bamboo theme park,
“Baansera,”?
1) Jammu Kashmir 2) Assam 3) Ladakh 4) Delhi 5) Nagaland
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[Explanation: Delhi’s lieutenant governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena laid the foundation
of ‘Baansera’, the city’s first multi-purpose bamboo-themed park on the Yamuna riverfront.
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The ambitious project has come up as a part of the river’s ongoing rejuvenation project.]
17. Which state govt. will provide free bus travel for women above 60 years of age in
the Govt. buses?
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1) Assam 2) Telangana 3) Mizoram 4) Uttar Pradesh 5) Tripura

[Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh state government will provide free travel to women above
60 years of age in the government buses. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath government will
provide free travel to women above 60 years of age in the government buses.]
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18. Which state/UT has inaugurated “UMEED Market Place” under AVSAR Scheme
of AAI?
1) Ladakh 2) Assam 3) Delhi 4) Jammu Kashmir 5) Gujarat
[Explanation: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has inaugurated “UMEED Market Place”
under AVSAR Scheme of Airport Authority of India at Srinagar International airport. A
similar Marketplace was also opened at Jammu Airport. Both the outlets will exhibit products
of all 20 districts. The initiative will support local art and artisans of Self Help Groups of
J&K Rural Livelihood Mission, providing a platform to market local products directly to the
customers.]
19. Which state has signed MOU with Maharashtra to prevent migration & trafficking
of women?
1) Gujarat 2) Nagaland 3) Tamil Nadu 4) West Bengal 5) Haryana
[Explanation: The West Bengal government has inked a memorandum of understanding
(MoU) with Maharashtra government to prevent migration and trafficking of women since a
lot of movement of people takes place between the two states.]
20. Hardeep Singh Puri has inaugurated the fourth ONGC Para Games in ________.
1) Haryana 2) Punjab 3) Tamil Nadu 4) New Delhi 5) West Bengal
[Explanation: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Housing and Urban
Affairs Shri Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the fourth ONGC Para Games in Thyagaraj
Sports Complex in New Delhi.]
21. Which state has become the first police state in India to go completely paperless?
1) New Delhi 2) Telangana 3) Goa 4) Andhra Pradesh 5) Ladakh
[Explanation: Goa Police announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding
(MoU) with Level-1 blockchain network, 5ire, to take its processes digital. The MoU was
signed by S.P. Crime, NidhinValsan, IPS, on behalf of the Goa Police, and Pratik Gauri,
founder and chief executive officer, 5ire. With this MoU, Goa will become the first police
state in India to go completely paperless.]
22. Which state government has launched ‘Mission Bhumiputra’?
1) Uttar Pradesh 2) Sikkim 3) Assam 4) Nagaland 5) Tripura
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[Explanation: Assam Chief Minister HimantaBiswaSarma has launched ‘Mission
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Bhumiputra’, a digital way to issue digitalised caste certificates to students. The Chief
Minister inaugurated a Bhumiputra Portal at a programme held at
SrimantaSankardevKalakshetra.]
Which state has topped in Utilization of Agriculture Infrastructure funds?
1) Maharashtra
3) Andhra Pradesh
2) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Telangana 5) Madhya Pradesh
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[Explanation: Andhra Pradesh comes out on top in Agri Infra Fund. By placing a strong
emphasis on infrastructure development at the farm gate, it has become the best state.At a
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ceremony in New Delhi, Narendra Singh Tomar presented B. Srinivasa Rao, CEO of State
Rythu Bazars, with the award for the best state in the nation in terms of utilising Agri
Funds in the fiscal year 2021–22.]
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24. In which state PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated and laid the foundation stone
of various projects of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission?
1) Madhya Pradesh 2) Gujarat 3) Maharashtra 4) Assam 5) Rajasthan
[Explanation: Narendra Modi will inaugurate Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital and also lay
the foundation stone for various other projects under the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission,
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Dharampur via video conferencing in Valsad district of Gujarat.]

25. Larsen & Toubro Ltd has signed MOU with which state govt. to set up an IT and
IT-enabled Services (ITeS) Park?
1) Telangana 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Gujarat 4) Andhra Pradesh 5) Maharashtra
[Explanation: Larsen & Toubro to invest Rs. 7,000 crore over five years to develop IT-
ITeS Park. Indian conglomerate, Larsen & Toubro Ltd has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Gujarat government to set up an IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS)
Park in Vadodara at an investment of Rs. 7,000 crore.]
26. Which state has launched Cheerag Scheme?
1) Chhattisgarh 2) Meghalaya 3) Haryana 4) Assam 5) Sikkim
[Explanation: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar’s government recently
launched the “Chief Minister Equal Education Relief, Assistance and Grant (Cheerag)”
scheme.]
27. Which state govt. has organized CEO-Ministerial dialogue to attract $4 bn
investment in EV sector?
1) Karnataka 2) Telangana 3) Maharashtra 4) Andhra Pradesh 5) Haryana
[Explanation: AP organises CEO-Ministerial dialogue to attract $4 bn investment in EV
sector. Taking the first step to attain the position of ‘lighthouse state’ in the country, Andhra
Pradesh is organising a day-long CEO-Ministerial Dialogue meet under the World Economic
Forum-Moving India Network.]
28. Which state CM has Launched Eggs and Milk Scheme for Anganwadi Children on
1 August 2022?
1) Tamil Nadu 2) Karnataka 3) Kerala 4) Andhra Pradesh 5) Uttarakhand
[Explanation: Kerala Launches ‘Nutritious Childhood’ Scheme to Eradicate Malnutrition
Among Children. In another first, the LDF government in Kerala has launched a program
to serve egg and milk to around 4 lakh children in Anganwadis and preschools.]
29. Which state CM has inaugurated a state police Integrated Command and Control
Center (ICCC)?
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1) Haryana 2) Tripura 3) Assam 4) Telangana 5) Bihar
[Explanation: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has inaugurated a State
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1) Haryana
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Police Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) whose structure is spread over
6.42 lakh sq ft.]
Which state Govt. has planned to launch ‘Panchamrut Yojana’ for doubling farmers’
2) Uttarakhand 3) Assam 4) Uttar Pradesh 5) Bihar

[Explanation: Uttar Pradesh government has announced that Chief Minister Yogi
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Adityanath’s ‘Panchamrut Yojana’ will help to achieve the goal of doubling farmers’ income
through the introduction of cost-effective technical measures and the promotion of the co-
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cropping method.]
31. India’s first-ever ‘digital Lok Adalat’ will be held in which of the following states?
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1) Maharashtra 2) Rajasthan 3) Gujarat 4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 2 & 3

[Explanation: The Digital Lok Adalat in Rajasthan had 568 benches and registered a
total of 5,62,295 cases, of which 2,28,863 were pre-litigation cases and 3,33,432 were
pending cases before various state courts. In Maharashtra, the Digital Lok Adalat received
a total of 63,99,983 traffic challan cases.]
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32. Which state’s Borgaon Gram Panchayat in Bhandara district has become the 1st
flag village in the district?
1) Gujarat 2) Rajasthan 3) Maharashtra 4) Manipur 5) Assam
[Explanation: Maharashtra: Borgaon Gram Panchayat in Bhandara becomes 1st flag
village in the district. As part of the ‘Har GharTiranga’ Campaign, ahead of the 75th
Independence Day, Gram Panchayat Borgaon in Lakhani taluka of Bhandara district of
Maharashtra earned the distinction of being the first flag village in the district.]
33. Which state govt has launched mobile app to curb GST evasion?
1) Karnataka 2) Kerala 3) Meghalaya 4) Goa 5) UP
[Explanation: With an aim to curb tax evasion, the Kerala Government has launched a
mobile app allowing people to upload original bills and also stand a chance to win prizes.
The government of Kerala, with this significant move, aims to curb GST evasion with this
app.]
34. Which of the following state will host upcoming North East Olympics Games from
October 30?
1) Assam 2) Arunachal Pradesh 3) Haryana 4) Meghalaya 5) Mizoram
[Explanation: Meghalaya set to host 2nd edition of North East Olympics from 30th October.
Meghalaya is all set to host the upcoming 2nd edition of the North East Olympics from
October the 30th to November the 6th in Shillong.]
35. World’s Highest Railway bridge ‘Golden joint’ has been inaugurated in ___________.
1) Manipur 2) Ladakh 3) Uttarkhand
4) Jammu Kashmir 5) Assam
[Explanation: Decked with the national flag, the ‘Golden Joint’ of the Chenab railway
bridge was launched thereby inaugurating the World’s highest railway bridge. To
commemorate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the world’s highest bridge in Reasi district of
J&K was decked up with the Tricolour by the workers on this occasion.]
36. In which state Border Road Organization (BRO) to build first steel slag road on its
border?
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1) Gujarat 2) Tripura 3) Assam
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4) Uttar Pradesh 5) Arunachal Pradesh
[Explanation: In a first, the Border Road Organization (BRO) will take up the construction
of a pilot road stretch in Arunachal Pradesh using steel slag, which can withstand heavy
rains and adverse climatic conditions.]
Which State CM has launched ‘Aama Yojana’ and ‘Vatsalya Yojana’ for the welfare
of women?
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1) Tamil Nadu 2) Assam 3) Manipur 4) Nagaland 5) Sikkim
[Explanation: Speaking after hoisting the Tricolour, Tamang announced the launch of
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‘Aama Yojana’ and ‘Vatsalya Yojana’ and the Sikkim government is working continuously
for the welfare of women.]
38. In which state, Ashwini Vaishnaw has authorized to release a commemorative
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postal stamp for freedom fighter Ondiveeran?

1) Bihar 2) Rajasthan 3) Gujarat 4) Tamil Nadu 5) Assam
[Explanation: Union Railways Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw has authorized a
commemorative postal stamp for freedom fighter Ondiveeran, which will be released on
20 August 2022 at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.]
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39. Which state Cabinet has approved the night safari park in Kukrail forest area?
1) Tamil Nadu 2) Madhya Pradesh 3) Uttarakhand
4) Assam 5) Uttar Pradesh
[Explanation: Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves night safari park in Kukrail forest area.
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the proposal for India’s first night safari in Kukrail
forest area of Lucknow district. It would be developed on the tunes of Singapore.]
40. Which state has become the “first Har Ghar Jal” state in india?
1) Goa 2) Telangana 3) Assam 4) Kerala 5) Jammu and Kashmir
[Explanation: Goa becomes first Har Ghar Jal Certified state. PM Modi says, 10
crore rural households provided piped water connection under Jal Jeevan Mission.
10 crore rural households of the country have been connected to piped clean water
facility.]
41. Which state/UT has inaugurated ‘Aqua Bazaar’ and ‘Aqua Hub’ project, to increase
fish consumption?
1) Haryana 2) Puducherry
3) Andhra Pradesh 4) Delhi 5) Tamil Nadu
[Explanation: The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurated
the ‘Aqua Bazaar’ and ‘Aqua Hub’ project. The project was launched in Vishakhapatnam.
It aims to raise fish consumption in Andhra Pradesh.]
42. Which State Govt has launched a plantation drive called “Krishna Kunj” with an
aim to increase the green cover and impart awareness about the importance of
trees?
1) Tripura 2) Goa 3) Arunachal Pradesh 4) Chhattisgarh 5) Punjab
[Explanation: The Chhattisgarh government launched a plantation drive in the urban
forests of the state called ‘Krishna Kunj’. Aim: to increase the state’s green cover and
impart awareness about the importance of trees.]
43. Which state govt has sanctioned Rs. 250 crore to improve hostels for backward
classes students?
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1) Punjab 2) Karnataka 3) Bihar 4) Odisha 5) Kerala
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[Explanation: The Karnataka Chief Minister BasavarajaBommai government will sanction
Rs. 250 crore to improve the condition of hostels for students from backward classes and
to provide more facilities to them.]
Which state governor has released postal stamp on freedom fighter Ondiveeran?
1) Ladakh 2) West Bengal 3) Telangana 4) Tamil Nadu 5) Madya Pradesh
[Explanation: A commemorative postal stamp on freedom fighter Ondiveeran, the
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commander-in-chief of Poolithevan’s army, the first to rebel against the British rule, was
released in Tirunelveli on Saturday by Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi.]
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45. Which state Municipal Corporation has launched “SwachhtakiPathshala”, an
awareness campaign on cleanliness for schools in the city?
1) Chandigarh 2) Sikkim 3) New Delhi 4) Rajasthan 5) Uttar Pradesh
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[Explanation: The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has covered 40 government and

private schools within just one month under an awareness campaign, “Swachhata Ki
Paathshala”, to spread awareness among school students about the importance of
segregation of waste, ban on plastic, home composting and responsibility of the citizens.]
46. Union government has awarded GI tag to Mithila Makhana, it is produced in
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_________.
1) Maharashtra 2) Bihar 3) Gujarat 4) Rajasthan 5) Goa
[Explanation: Union government has awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Mithila
Makhana. With this move, growers will get the maximum price for their premium
produce.Over five lakh farmers of Mithila region of Bihar will be benefitted from this
decision.]
47. Which state government will take a loan of 4,000 crore rupees from ADB for
setting up medical colleges in 12 districts of the state?
1) Maharashtra 2) Manipur 3) Nagaland 4) Kerala 5) Andhra Pradesh
[Explanation: Maharashtra government will take a loan of 4,000 crore rupees from the
Asian Development Bank (ADB) for setting up medical colleges in 12 districts of the state.
There are 12 districts in the state without a single medical college.]
48. “Dahi-Handi” has recognised as an Official Sport of which state?
1) Punjab 2) Tripura 3) Uttar Pradesh 4) Mizoram 5) Maharashtra
[Explanation: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that ‘Dahi-Handi’
will be recognised as an official sport in the state.]
49. Which state has become India’s 1st ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified State?
1) Maharashtra 2) Odisha 3) Gujarat 4) Goa 5) Kerala
[Explanation: Goa becomes first Har Ghar Jal Certified state. 10 crore rural households
provided piped water connection under Jal Jeevan Mission.]
50. Which state/UT has launched ‘Vidya Rath-School on Wheels’ project?
1) Uttarakhand 2) Assam 3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Puducherry 5) Jammu and Kashmir
[Explanation: Assam Chief Minister, HimantaBiswaSarma has launched the ‘Vidya Rath
-School on Wheels’ project. This project aims at providing economically challenged
underprivileged children to access elementary education for a period of 10 months.]
51. Which state government has rolled out nearly 1,000 model Anganwadi centres
constructed across the state?
1) Arunachal Pradesh 2) Tamil Nadu 3) Assam
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[Explanation: Assam Chief Minister HimantaBiswaSarma has inaugurated nearly 1,000
Model Anganwadi Centres located across the state and he aims to have a total of 15,000
Anganwadis in the state.]
SamyuktaKisanMorcha and other farmers’ groups have organised a
‘mahapanchayat’ at the Jantar Mantar which of the following state/UT?
1) Uttar Pradesh 2) Jammu and Kashmir 3) Delhi
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4) Maharashtra 5) Gujarat
[Explanation: The SamyuktaKisanMorcha and other farmers’ groups have organised a
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‘mahapanchayat’ at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi.It will be a one-day program which has
been conducted with complete peace and discipline.]
53. Which state government has announced to set up GraminAajeevika parks (rural
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industrial parks)?
1) Chhattisgarh 2) Meghalaya 3) Kerala 4) Tamil Nadu 5) Uttar Pradesh
[Explanation: Chhattisgarh government announced to set up rural industrial parks in the
state. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced that the project will be launched on Gandhi
Jayanti.]
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54. Which is India’s 1st state to implement Blockchain technology to track seed
distribution?
1) Gujarat 2) Rajasthan 3) Madhya Pradesh 4) Jharkhand 5) Arunachal Pradesh
[Explanation: The successful implementation of blockchain-based seed distribution to
farmers in Jharkhand is a testimony to that effect. Jharkhand is 1st state to implement
blockchain in the country which is being used to track seed distribution.]
55. Asian Development Bank (ADB), India has signed $96.3million dollar loan to improve
water supply in which state?
1) Himachal Pradesh 2) Maharashtra 3) Rajasthan
4) Uttar Pradesh 5) Madhya Pradesh
[Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Central Government of India
has signed a $96.3 million loan agreement to provide safe drinking water and improve
water supply and sanitation services in the state of Himachal Pradesh.]
56. Cyber Intelligence Department to be set up in which state to curb cybercrimes in
the state?
1) Kerala 2) Bihar 3) Odisha 4) Maharashtra 5) Tamil Nadu
[Explanation: A Cyber Intelligence Department has established in Maharashtra to curb
internet-based crime in the state, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced
the Legislative Council. The problem of cybercrime has increased in Maharashtra during
the time of COVID-19 pandemic.]
57. Which state government has geared up to build India’s first education township?
1) Assam 2) Tripura 3) Uttar Pradesh 4) Himachal Pradesh 5) Punjab
[Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh Government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is
gearing up to develop the country’s first education township on the lines of the ones found
in the United States of America to enhance quality education in the state. A presentation
was recently made before the Chief Secretary following CM Yogi’s instructions in this
regard and he has even approved the proposal for building the first education township of
the country in UP.]
58. Which state/UT chief minister has presented 10696 crore tax-free budget?
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1) Telangana 2) Puducherry 3) New Delhi 4) Tamil Nadu 5) Kerala
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[Explanation: Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, who is also holding the Finance
portfolio, presented a 10,696-crore rupee budget for 2022-23 in the territorial Assembly.]
‘Tomato Flu’ was first identified in which state of India?
1) Tamil Nadu 2) Kerala 3) Karnataka 4) Haryana 5) Odisha
[Explanation: Tomato flu, a clinical variant of the Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD),
which was first reported in India on May 6 from Kollam district in Kerala, has now spread
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to three other states - Tamil Nadu, Haryana, and Odisha.According to the Union health
ministry, as of July 26, more than 82 children younger than five years have confirmed
positive for tomato flu in Kerala, mainly in Kollam district.]
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60. Which of the following state has launched credit guarantee scheme for Small and
Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)?
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1) Goa 2) Gujarat 3) Tamil Nadu 4) Andhra Pradesh 5) Telangana

[Explanation: To support the MSME sector, Chief Minister MK Stalin launched the Tamil
Nadu Credit Guarantee Scheme (TNCGS) to provide financial aid to micro, small and
medium enterprises (MSMEs). The scheme will reduce the need for collateral to get loans
for the sector.]
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61. Which of the following state has launched ‘State family database (SFDB)’ project
in India?
1) Tamil Nadu 2) Kerala 3) Nagaland 4) Himachal Pradesh 5) Haryana
[Explanation: The state government of Tamil Nadu is all set to launch a universal family
database. This scheme is going to help the government in relying directly on the real-time
data available. With this scheme, Tamil Nadu will put its foot on the way to becoming a
data-centric government soon.]
62. Which state government has decided to develop Kannauj as a perfume tourism
destination?
1) Madya Pradesh 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Bihar 4) Karnataka 5) Sikkim
[Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to develop Kannauj as a
perfume tourism destination. In order to give impetus to the perfume industry, the state
government has decided to hold international perfume fair in Kannauj in December.]
63. World’s largest religious monument will be opened in which state?
1) Andhra Pradesh 2) Manipur 3) Madhya Pradesh
4) West Bengal 5) Tripura
[Explanation: One of the world’s largest religious buildings is soon to open in India. The
Temple of Vedic Planetarium is all set to open in Mayapur, West Bengal. The temple will be
bigger than the St. Paul’s Cathedral located in the Vatican and the Taj Mahal in Agra.]
64. Which state has announced special ambitious scheme for students passed in
pandemic period?
1) Gujarat 2) Maharashtra 3) Tamil Nadu
4) Uttar Pradesh 5) Karnataka
[Explanation: Maharashtra higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil
has announced a special ambitious scheme for students passed in Corona pandemic period.
Though thousands of students have passed online examinations during pandemic, the
education process had gone haywire due to which students lagged behind in studies and
their mark sheets carried Corona Pass stamp. For making up the educational loss, the
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scheme has been brought.]
65. Which of the following state has started free travel scheme in buses for those
above 75?
4) Odisha
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1) Maharashtra 2) Kerala
5) Karnataka
3) Tamil Nadu
[Explanation: The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has

announced that senior citizens above the age of 75 can travel free-of-cost on the state-run
buses or ST buses.The free travel facility on ST buses can be availed by showing identity
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documents for a proof of age – like Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving licence, voter’s card
etc.]
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66. Which of the following state has got gets its second Railway station on Dhansari-
Shokhuvi railway line after gap of over 100 years?
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1) Assam 2) Manipur 3) Meghalaya 4) Mizoram 5) Nagaland

[Explanation: Nagaland got its second Railway station on Dhansari-Shokhuvi railway
line after a gap of more than 100 years. Dimapur station was opened in 1903. Nagaland
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio officially flagged off the first passenger train service- the Donyi
Polo Express from Shokhuvi Railway station in Choumukedima District.]
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67. Which of the following state has launched Parivar Kalyan Card?
1) Uttar Pradesh 2) Gujarat 3) West Bengal
4) Kerala 5) Rajasthan
[Explanation: The central government has given its nod to the Uttar Pradesh government’s
Family ID plan the Parivar Kalyan Cardadding to the list of state-specific unique id schemes
in India.]
68. Which of the following has been rated the best among union territories in total
solar power installation?
1) Delhi 2) Lakshadweep 3) Puducherry
4) Chandigarh 5) Ladakh
[Explanation: CHANDIGARH has been rated the best among union territories in total
solar power installation and received the first prize at the 8th foundation day ceremony of
Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States (AREAS) at Cochin, Kerala.]
69. PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research
Centre in which state?
1) Himachal Pradesh 2) Rajasthan 3) Punjab
4) Arunachal Pradesh 5) Gujarat
[Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital
and Research Centre to the nation in Punjab’s Mohali district, in an endeavour to provide
world-class cancer care to the residents of Punjab and neighbouring states and Union
Territories.]
70. Which state government has set up AntiNarcotics Task Force to check illicit liquor,
and drug trade?
1) Uttar Pradesh 2) Meghalaya 3) Karnataka 4) Gujarat 5) Bihar
[Explanation: In order to crack down on illicit liquor and drug smugglers in the state, the
Uttar Pradesh government has set up an ‘Anti-Narcotics Task Force’ (ANTF) to check drug
trafficking.ANTF has been constituted following the directives of CM Yogi Adityanath to
confiscate the properties of those found involved in illicit liquor and drugs trade and put
up their posters at public places.]
71. Which state government has announced to set up Online Monitoring System of
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medicines for hospitals?
1) Assam 2) Kerala 3) Chhattisgarh 4) West Bengal 5) Meghalaya
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[Explanation: Kerala government has announced to introduce an online monitoring
system, to keep track of medicines in government-run medical institutions. The system
aims to keep track of availability and distribution of medicines.]
12th National Science Film Festival of India is being organized from 22-26 August
at which state?
1) Goa 2) Haryana 3) Madhya Pradesh 4) Tripura 5) Sikkim
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[Explanation: The 12th National Science Film Festival of India 2022 (12th National Science
Film Festival of India) is being organized by Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and
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Technology (MPCST) jointly with Vigyan Prasar, Department of Science and Technology,
Government of India from August 22 to 26.]
73. Which state/UT has launched the “CM’s Micro Finance Scheme”?
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1) Arunachal Pradesh 2) Madhya Pradesh 3) Bihar

4) Himachal Pradesh 5) Nagaland
[Explanation: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched
the CM’s Micro Finance Scheme in Nagaland. The Minister also handed over loans worth
Rs. 205 crore to over 3,000 beneficiaries.]
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74. Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav has Participated in Swachh Sagar, Surakshit
Sagar Campaign in which of the following state/UT?
1) Telangana 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Delhi 4) Maharashtra 5) Puducherry
[Explanation: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav participated in the ‘Swachh Sagar,
Surakshit Sagar’ campaign, which aims at promoting environmental sustainability, at
Puducherry.Bhupender Yadav inspected the Beach infrastructure facilities, the safety
and risk measures taken for the safety of the beach users and interacted with the Officials
of the Government of Puducherry, the beach maintenance team, and the tourists at the
Eden Blue Flag Beach.]
75. Recently Anang Tal Lake, has been declared a monument of national importance,
in which state/UT this lake is located?
1) Puducherry 2) Tamil Nadu 3) Madhya Pradesh 4) Delhi 5) Jammu and Kashmir
[Explanation: The Anang Tal Lake in South Delhi has been declared a monument of
national importance through a gazette notification by the Ministry of Culture. The Anang
Tal lake in South Delhi is believed to have been built a thousand years ago.]
76. Reliance Industries is going to build world’s largest carbon fibre plants in which
of the following state/UT?
1) Gujarat 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Delhi 4) Puducherry 5) Maharashtra
[Explanation: Committing to their vision for new materials, Reliance Industries chairman
Mukesh Ambani, in the 45th AGM, announced to build India’s first and one of the world’s
largest Carbon Fibre plants at Hazira, Gujarat.]
16. SURVEYS
1. Which city has become the first city in the country to witness the official release
of the Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) data from Google?
1) Varanasi 2) Surat 3) Aurangabad 4) Burhanpur 5) Indore
[Explanation: According to Aurangabad Smart City Development Council Limited
(ASCDCL), Aurangabad has become the first city to publish the “(EIE) data from Google”
Google EIE helps cities measure the carbon emission sources, conduct analysis and identify
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strategies to reduce emissions that help counter air pollution.]
2.
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According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, who has become the richest woman
in Asia worth of $11.3 billion?
1) Yang Huiyan
4) Julia Koch
2) Savitri Jindal 3) Alice walton
5) Gina Rinehart
[Explanation: Jindal is India's richest woman and the 10th richest person in the country.
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Jindal became the chairperson of the Jindal Group after her husband’s death in a helicopter
crash in 2005. The company is the third-largest producer of steel in India and also operates
in cement, energy and infrastructure.]
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3. According to which report, only 52 % children living with HIV are on life-saving
treatment?
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1) UNAIDS 2) WHO 3) UNICEF 4) Both 2 & 3 5) All 1, 2 & 3

[Explanation: The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) leads and
inspires the world to achieve its shared vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination
and zero AIDS-related deaths.UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to
reach the world’s most disadvantaged children.World Health Organization leads and
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champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance at a safe and healthy
life.]
4. According to the Fortune 500 list what is the rank of LIC?
1) 104 2) 98 3) 142 4) 190 5) 370
[Explanation: The nation’s biggest life insurer with revenue of USD 97.26 billion and a
profit of USD 553.8 million. Recently-listed Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has broken
into the latest Fortune Global 500 list, while Reliance Industries has jumped 51 places.]
5. According to U.N, ______ percent of India's total population owns digital currency?
1) 7.30% 2) 8.10% 3) 6.25% 4) 7.85% 5) 6.00%
[Explanation: In India, 7.3% of the population owned digital currency in 2021, seventh
highest in the world: U.N. Ukraine topped the list with 12.7%, followed by Russia (11.9%),
Venezuela (10.3%), Singapore (9.4%), Kenya (8.5%) and the U.S. (8.3%).]
6. What is the rank of India in Start-Up ecosystem and in terms of number of Unicorns
in world?
1) 3rd 2) 5th 3) 1st 4) 7th 5) 4th
[Explanation: India ranks globally 3rd in Start-Up ecosystem and also in terms of number
of Unicorns. As per the latest data, there are currently 105 unicorns, out of which 44 were
born in 2021 and 19 in 2022.]
7. According to a survey by Ipsos India, which of the following institution is NOT in
the top five list of most trusted institutions?
1) Supreme Court of India 2) Defence forces 3) RBI
4) PM office 5) Media
[Explanation: Defence forces, RBI and Prime Minister of India are the three most trusted
institutions in the country, according to a survey by Ipsos India. The Supreme Court of
India came fourth.Defence Forces with at least 2 in 3 (65 per cent of respondents) reposing
faith in them was ranked first, followed by Reserve Bank of India with 1 in 2 (50 per
cent).The survey was conducted by Ipsos India via a quantitative survey using a structured
questionnaire and interviewed 2,950 adults including females.]
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8. Wholesale price Index (WPI) -based inflation eased to ______ per cent.
9.
1) 15.18
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[Explanation: The wholesale price-based inflation eased to a five-month low of 13.93
per cent in July on easing prices of food articles and manufactured products. The Wholesale
Price Index-based inflation, after scaling a record high of 15.88 per cent in May, declined
to 15.18 per cent in June. It was 13.43 per cent in February. It was 11.57 per cent in July
last year.]
According to the report of Health Effects Institute (HEI) ______has the highest
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average level of fine PM 2.5 among the world's most populated cities.
1) Hotan 2) Lima 3) Kolkata 4) Delhi 5) Kano
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[Explanation: India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in pollution levels;
Delhi's PM2.5 levels highest. India's national capital Delhi has the highest average level of
fine PM 2.5 among the world's most populated cities.]
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10. Mineral Production has Recorded _________per cent Growth in June, 2022?
1) 5.5% 2) 6% 3) 6.25% 4) 8% 5) 7.5%
[Explanation: The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector for the
month of June, 2022 (Base: 2011-12=100), was 7.5% higher as compared to the level in
the month of June, 2021. As per the provisional figures of Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM),
the cumulative growth for the period April- June, 2022-23 over the corresponding period
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of the previous year has increased by 9.0 per]

11. As per the Pew Research Center India’s sex ratio 108 boys per how many girls in
2019-21?
1) 99 2) 120 3) 100 4) 109 5) 75
[Explanation: As per index report 11 boys per 100 girls in 2011 to 108 boys per 100
girls in 2019-21. The problem began in the 1970s with the availability prenatal diagnostic
technology allowing for sex selective abortions. World over, boys modestly outnumber
girls at birth, at a ratio of approximately 105 male babies for every 100 female babies.]
12. According to United Nations world population estimates and World Bank data,
which country is the fastest aging in the world?
1) Iran 2) Egypt 3) Korea 4) India 5) China
[Explanation: Korea is the world’s fastest-aging nation among economies with per capita
GDP of at least $30,000.The number of newborns declined last year to 260,600, which
equates to about 0.5% of the population.The youngest country in the world is Niger, where
almost 50% of the population is below the age of 15.]
13. According to Bank of America Securities India' report India will have 1.8 lakh km
of highways and 1.2 lakh km of railways by which year?
1) 2023 2) 2027 3) 2025 4) 2030 5) 2024
[Explanation: Between 1950 and 2015, the nation built only 4,000 kilometres of national
highways, taking the total length to 77,000 kilometres in 2015. However the highway
length is on course to cross 1.8 lakh kilometres registering a growth of 133 % by 2025
which is an tremendous growth in ten years time.]

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1) T.V. Somnathan 2) Rajiv Gauba 3) Ajay Kumar Bhalla

[Explanation: Disney’s International Content and Operations is India’s largest streaming

4) Farhan Akhtar 5) Daniel Brühl

36. Who has been sworn in as the Central Vigilance Commissioner?

2.AWARDS AND HONOURS

1) Pallavi Singh 2) Jeffrey Armstrong

1) Narendra Modi 2) Droupadi Murmu

classification and reporting of frauds?

Suite (ARS)-an innovative Cash Management proposition that simplifies Receivables

1) G R Chintala 2) Sanjiv Chadha 3) K. Praveen kumar

digital services for corporate clients?

4.BOOKS AND AUTHORS

the science of investigating volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, landslides, rip

1) SubrahmanyamJaishankar 2) Piyush Goyal

from which country?

1) Flipkart 2) Amazon 3) BigBasket 4) Atmanirbhar 5) SnapDeal

5. UPI has recorded ________ billion transactions in July 2022.

Affordable Transportation (SATAT) initiatives to promote Bio-CNG.]

2) Amazon 3) Myntra 4) Netmeds 5) Bira

Digital Commerce (ONDC)?

1) IRDAI 2) SBI 3) LIC 4) Reliance 5) IDBI

[Explanation:An objective to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing

1) ECGC 2) EXIM 3) SEBI 4) NABARD 5) SIDBI

land in sectors such as IT, pharmaceuticals, and machinery.]

was taken in December 2010 with a decade-long time period.]

20. 9th India-Thailand Joint Commission Meeting to be held in __________.

2) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Bank AG at Gift City, Gujarat?

parameters of the current regulations.]

1) Parameswaran Iyer 2) Suman Bery 3) Amitabh Kant

1) 31st Oct 2024 2) 31st Dec 2047 3) 31st Dec 2024

1) Anwar Hussain Shaik 2) Guru Swamy 3) Ananta Nayak

evaluate the working of such safeguards.]

[Explanation:Saline water lanterns use seawater as an electrolyte between specially

[Explanation:UdeDesh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) was launched as a Regional Connectivity

1) Madhya Pradesh 2) Nagaland 3) Uttarakhand

47. 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2023 to be held at ______.

1) Jamshedpur 2) Dhanbad 3) Hazaribagh 4) Ranchi 5) Bokaro

1) Tata Motors 2) Suzuki 3) Royal Enfield

1) Sardar Sarovar Dam 2) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

1) Gautam Adani 2) Elon Musk 3) Jeff Bezos

10. PLACES IN NEWS

UNESCO has added a 106-year-old astronomical observatory at Langat Singh College

1) Bengaluru 2) Mumbai 3) Kolkata 4) Jaipur 5) Surat

[Explanation: Union Minister of Environment participated in Swachh Sagar, Surakshit

11. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

4) Sriharikota, AP 5) Bengaluru, Karnataka

1) Google 2) Wipro 3) Paytm 4) PhonePe 5) Flipkart

12. SEMINARS AND MEETINGS

[Explanation: To build the understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the

[Explanation: The 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) will be led by

and maximizing the use of the AI technologies.]

13. SPECIAL DAYS

1) 2 August 2) 31 July 3) 5 August 4) 1 August 5) 30 July

1) 06 August 2) 01 August 3) 20 August

18. Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is observed on______.

26. World Mosquito Day is observed on _____.