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1) The International Turban Day has been observed on April 13. The 2022 Turban Day marks ___________ birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.
(a) 550th
(b) 551st
(c) 552nd
(d) 553rd
(e) 555th
2) The Siachen Warriors has celebrated the 37th Siachen Day on which among the following day to honour the soldiers of the Indian army guarded the Siachen Glacier?
(a) 10th April 2021
(b) 11th April 2021
(c) 12th April 2021
(d) 13th April 2021
(e) 14th April 2021
3) Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs has launched the Amrit Samagam .It is related to which among the following ministry?
(a) Ministry of Science and technology
(b) Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology
(c) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
(d) Ministry of Health and Family welfare
(e) Ministry of Culture and Tourism
4) According to the Commerce Ministry the number of patent filings has increased from 42,763 to __________________ in FY22.
(a) 56,440
(b) 66,440
(c) 76,440
(d) 96,440
(e) 97,440
5) According to a study conducted by the Indian Institute of Science Microplastics found in which among the following River has been identified as one of the major reasons for deformities in fish?
(a) Cauvery
(b) Ganga
(c) Yamuna
(d) Narmadha
(e) Mahanadhi
6) Which among the following United Nations Organization and Adaptation Innovation Marketplace (AIM) has announces $2.2 million in climate action grants for innovators?
(a) UNESCO
(b) UNICEF
(c) United Nations Development Programme
(d) United Nations Security Council
(e) United Nations Environment Programme
7) According to the Global Wind Report for 2022 Global wind energy sector has needed four-fold higher growth to meet Net Zero goal. What is the Target year for India’s Net Zero goal?
(a) 2030
(b) 2035
(c) 2040
(d) 2045
(e) 2050
8) The Asian Development Bank has recently approved $2 Million Loan to Support Urban Development in which among the following State or Union Territory?
(a) Mizoram
(b) Nagaland
(c) Ladakh
(d) Assam
(e) Delhi
9) As per the report released by the Government of India, Country’s gold imports has increased by _______________% to Rs 46.14 billion in 2021-22.
(a) 30.34%
(b) 31.34%
(c) 32.34%
(d) 33.34%
(e) 34.34%
10) Shehbaz Sharif has been elected as the Prime Minister of which among the following country?
(a) Iran
(b) Iraq
(c) Afghanistan
(d) Turkmenistan
(e) Pakistan
11) As per the List of top 10 busiest airports report released by the Airports Council International (ACI) World, Which among the following airport topped the list?
(a) LOS ANGELES CA
(b) DENVER CO
(c) ATLANTA GA
(d) CHICAGO IL
(e) DALLAS/FORT WORTH TX
12) Which among the following Indian government owned organization has won SKOCH Awards 2022 at 80th SKOCH Summit 2022?
(a) National Mineral Development Corporation
(b) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
(c) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation
(d) Coal India Limited
(e) Gas Authority of India Ltd
13) Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam has signed MoU with which among the following state owned engineering company and Railway Energy Management Company Limited to develop renewable projects for Indian Railways?
(a) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
(b) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
(c) Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML)
(d) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
(e) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
14) As per the report titled, State Energy and Climate Index Round 1 report released by Niti Aayog which among the following state has topped the list in Larger States Category?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Kerala
(d) Punjab
(e) Rajasthan
15) 1st Khelo India National Ranking Women Archery Tournament held in which among the following place in Jharkhand?
(a) Ranchi
(b) Jamshedpur
(c) Bhilai
(d) Bokaro Steel City
(e) Dhanbad
16) Which among the following cricket player has become the 1st player to get retired out in IPL History?
(a) Ravichandran Ashwin
(b) Mayank Agarwal
(c) Ravindra Jadeja
(d) Shikhar Dhawan
(e) Dinesh Karthik
17) In MUDRA Scheme, “R” stands for ___________
(a) Regulator
(b) Revenue
(c) Ratio
(d) Refinance
(e) None of these
18) What does LTV stands in Banking?
(a) Lend-To-Value
(b) Level-To-Value
(c) Liabilities-To-Value
(d) Loan-To-Value
(e) None of these
19) The walker cup related to which of the following sports?
(a) Lawn tennis
(b) Golf
(c) Hockey
(d) Cricket
(e) None of these
20) Name the city which is called as the gateway of north east India.
(a) Shillong
(b) Silchar
(c) Haflong
(d) Guwahathi
(e) None of these
Answers :
1) Answer: D
International Turban Day, observed annually on April 13th since 2004, is an occasion that celebrates Sikh Identity.
The event began to raise awareness about the distinct appearance of Sikhs who love and respect principles of faith which obligate keeping hair uncut and covered with a turban.
The 2022 Turban Day marks the 553rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev and the festival of Baisakhi.
2) Answer: D
The Siachen Warriors celebrated the 37th Siachen Day on 13th April 2021 to honour the soldiers of the Indian army who continue to guard the Siachen Glacier, the northern frontier which is a part of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Every year this day is observed to pay solemn tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives to capture the icy heights of Siachen 38 years ago.
The day commemorates the courage and fortitude displayed by Indian Army troops in securing the highest and coldest battlefield in the world.
3) Answer: E
Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation has launched the Amrit Samagam, a summit of the country’s tourism and cultural ministers, in New Delhi.
The Ministry of Culture is hosting a two-day conference, as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The six important themes covering policy framework, reforms for strengthening governance, making cooperatives vibrant economic entities, promoting social cooperatives, and the role of cooperatives in social security will be discussed during the conference.
4) Answer: B
The number of patent filings increased from 42,763 in 2014-15 to 66,440 in 2021-22 due to steps taken by the government to strengthen the intellectual property rights (IPR) regime of the country.
India granted 30,074 patents in 2021-22 as compared to 5,978 in 2014-15.
There has also been a reduction in the time of patent examination from 72 months in 2016 to 5-23 months at present.
5) Answer: A
Microplastics in the Cauvery River have been identified as one of the major reasons for deformities in fish and other impacts on marine life, according to a study conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Pollutants like microplastics may be causing growth defects in fish, including skeletal deformities, in the Cauvery River, a new study reveals.
Published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety.
6) Answer: C
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and partners of the Adaptation Innovation Marketplace (AIM) have announced $2.2 million in climate action grants for 22 local innovators across 19 countries, including India.
The first round of funding through the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) window.
It will enhance local climate action and accelerate the delivery of targets outlined in the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals.
7) Answer: E
According to the Global Wind Report for 2022 published by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) Wind energy installations every year across the world must quadruple from the 94 GW installed in 2021 within this decade to meet the global climate targets.
Without the necessary amplification, restricting global warming over pre-industrial levels to 1.5 degrees Celsius is a target set by the Paris Agreement & achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
8) Answer: B
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed an agreement with the Government of India to offer a $2 million project readiness financing (PRF) loan.
It will provide the loan for designing climate resilient urban infrastructure, strengthening institutional capacity and improving municipal resource mobilisation in Nagaland.
9) Answer: D
India’s gold imports, which have a bearing on the country’s current account deficit (CAD), rose by 33.34 per cent to USD 46.14 billion during 2021-22 fiscal on account of higher demand.
Gold imports were worth USD 34.62 billion in 2020-21.
The surge in gold imports during the last financial year contributed to the widening of the trade deficit to USD 192.41 billion, against USD 102.62 billion in 2020-21.
10) Answer: E
Pakistan’s parliament has elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s new prime minister through voting in the National Assembly.
He will succeed Imran Khan, who has been removed by a no-trust vote.
He received 174 votes, two more than the simple majority of 172.
Shehbaz Sharif was the 23rd prime minister of Pakistan.
11) Answer: C
The Airports Council International (ACI) World published the list of the top 10 busiest airports in the world for the year 2021.
Top 3 Airport list:
12) Answer: A
The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), under the Ministry of Steel, was awarded one gold and one silver award in the 80th SKOCH Summit and SKOCH Awards in New Delhi.
The theme for the SKOCH Summit was State of BFSI & PSUs.
13) Answer: B
Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two other state owned companies engineering firm Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Railway Energy Management Company (REMC) Limited for the development of renewable energy projects.
The MoU was signed by RK Gupta, CGM, BDE SJVN Limited, REMC GM Rupesh Kumar and Sudripto De, AGM, BHEL.
14) Answer: A
Gujarat has topped the Niti Aayog’s State Energy and Climate Index (SECI) -Round 1 among larger states.
The event was chaired by Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog.
Top 3 performers in Larger States Category:
1.Gujarat – 50.1
2.Kerala – 49.1
3.Punjab – 48.6
15) Answer: B
First Khelo India National Ranking Women Archery to be held in Jamshedpur on April 12 and 13.
The Sports Authority of India has approved a total amount of Rs 75 Lakh to host the Khelo India National Ranking Women Archery Tournament over six phases.
Tata Archery Academy, Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) is set to host the first phase of the tournament on April 12 and 13.
16) Answer: A
Ravichandran Ashwin became the first cricketer in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to be retired during the match between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants.
During the 19th over of the Rajasthan Royals innings, Ashwin walked off the field and it was declared that the all-rounder was retired out.
17) Answer: D
MUDRA – Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Bank
18) Answer: D
LTV – Loan-To-Value
19) Answer: B
Walker Cup is a golf trophy awarded to the winner of a competition between amateur men’s teams from the United States and the British Isles.
20) Answer: D
Guwahati, the gateway to northeast India.
