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1) The International Day to Combat Islamophobia has been observed on March 15. This day is adopted by which among the following organization?
(a)United Nations Environment Programme
(b)United Nations Development Programme
(c) World Health Organization
(d)United Nations Security Council
(e) United Nations General Assembly
2) The Government has issued a draft notification on Inter-County Non-Transport (personal) Vehicle rules, 2022. Motor vehicles registered in any country other than India is requires to comply with which act?
(a) Motor Vehicles Act 1985
(b)Motor Vehicles Act 1986
(c)Motor Vehicles Act 1987
(d)Motor Vehicles Act 1988
(e)Motor Vehicles Act 1989
3) The Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has launched Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle of which among the following brand car?
(a) Maruthi Suzuki
(b) TATA
(c) Toyota
(d) Hyundai
(e) Nissan
4) India’s first Digital Water Bank named _________ has been recently launched in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
(a)AQVERIUM
(b) AQUAGUARD
(c) AQUAFINE
(d) AQUABANK
(e) AQUASAFE
5) Which among the following city has become the first South Asian city to detail net-zero roadmap by 2050?
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Chennai
(c) New Delhi
(d) Kolkata
(e) Mumbai
6) As per the report released by the Economic Survey, India Needs 1.3 to 1.5 billion Tonnes of Coal by which among the following year?
(a) 2025
(b) 2027
(c) 2030
(d) 2032
(e) 2035
7) According to the News Paper report India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio has witnesses a remarkable drop by ___________ Points in 2017-19
(a) 5 Points
(b) 7 Points
(c) 9 Points
(d) 10 Points
(e) 13 Points
8) Which among the following state government has recently launched Women@Work (W@W) programme to provide 5 lakh jobs to women?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Telangana
(d) Odisha
(e) Kerala
9) Which among the following Rating agency has recently published India’s GDP growth by 7.9% for fiscal 2022-23?
(a) JP Morgan
(b) Morgan Stanley
(c)Standard & Poor’s
(d) Oxford Economics
(e) Fitch
10) Gabriel Boric Font has been appointed as the youngest President of which among the following country?
(a) Santiago
(b) Peru
(c) Argentina
(d) Costa Rica
(e) Chile
11) Mr.Bhagwant Mann has been recently sworn as the Chief Minister of Punjab. He belongs to which among the following party?
(a)Bharatiya Janata Party
(b)The Indian National Congress
(c)Aam Aadmi Party
(d)Shiromani Akali Dal
(e) None of These
12) Which among the following Ministry has presented the Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar , National Safety Awards and National Safety Awards Mines?
(a)Ministry of Health and Family welfare
(b)Ministry of Labour and Employment
(c)Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(d)Ministry of Science and technology
(e)Ministry of Coal
13) The Haryana CM Khattar has announced the Sushma Swaraj Award, Scheme for Women. This award carries the cash price of Rs.___ Lakh
(a) 1 Lakh
(b) 2 Lakh
(c) 3 Lakh
(d) 4 Lakh
(e) 5 Lakh
14) Which among the following solar based power producer in India& Smart Power has joined to promote solar rooftop panels in rural India?
(a) Adani Solar
(b)Tata Power Solar Systems.
(c)Microtek Solar Solutions.
(d)Loom Solar Pvt. Ltd.
(e)Waaree Energies Ltd
15) The Border Roads Organisation has signed a MoU with which among the following ship builders for construction of 27 double-lane class 70 modular bridges in border areas?
(a)Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai.
(b) Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi.
(c) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata.
(d)Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam.
(e)Goa Shipyard Limited.
16) Welspun One has recently signed an agreement with which among the following state government to set up warehouse with an investment of Rs 1,500 crore?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Haryana
(c) Gujarat
(d) Tamil Nadu
(e) Maharashtra
17) As per the News Paper report Motor Vessel Ram Prasad Bismil has become longest vessel ever to sail on which among the following river?
(a) Yamuna
(b) Cauvery
(c) Narmada
(d) Brahmaputra
(e) Mahanadi
18) As per the ICC report, which among the following Indian Cricketer has recently attain fourth ranking in the ICC Test Rankings for bowlers?
(a)Jasprit Bumrah
(b)Yuzvendra Chahal
(c)Bhuvneshwar Kumar
(d)Ravindra Jadeja
(e)Mohammed Shami
19) Ms Kumudben Joshi passed away. She was the former Governor of which among the following State?
(a) Odisha
(b) Gujarat
(c) Haryana
(d) Tamil Nadu
(e) Andhra Pradesh
20) Scott Hall a.k.a Razor Ramon passed away. He belonged to which among the following sports?
(a) Foot Ball
(b) Cricket
(c) Wrestling
(d) Tennis
(e) Hockey
21) What is the tagline of Induslnd Bank?
(a)Smart way to bank
(b)Support all the way
(c) Banking with personal touch
(d) We Make you feel Richer
(e) None of these
22) What is the tagline of Karnataka Bank?
(a)Everything is the same except the name
(b) We Make you feel Richer
(c) Your family bank across India
(d)Trust and Excellence since 1904
(e) None of these
23) What is the capital of Gabon?
(a)Athens
(b) Libreville
(c) Helsinki
(d) Tbilisi
(e) None of these
24) Where does Koyna hydroelectric power plant located?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Kerala
(e)None of these
25) What is C in ICO in banking?
(a)Currency
(b)Cash
(c)Coin
(d) Cheque
(e)Check
Answers :
1) Answer: E
As the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to proclaim March 15 as International Day to Combat Islamophobia, India expressed concern over phobia against one religion being elevated to the level of an international day, saying there are growing contemporary forms of religiophobia, especially anti-Hindu, anti-Buddhist and anti-Sikh phobias.
The main objective of International Day to Combat Islamophobia will be curtailing systematic hate speech and discrimination against Muslims; respect for religious symbols and practices; along with the elimination of all forms of intolerance and discrimination based on religion or belief.
2) Answer: D
The Government has issued a draft notification on Inter-County Non-Transport (personal) Vehicle rules, 2022.
According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the rules are proposed to formalize the movement of personal vehicles registered in other countries when entering or plying in the territory of India.
Motor vehicles registered in any country other than India requires to comply with rules and regulations made under Section 118 of Motor Vehicles Act 1988 of India.
3) Answer: C
Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has launched the world’s most advanced technology-developed Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Toyota Mirai in New Delhi.
It is an important initiative in promoting clean energy and protecting the environment by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and thereby making India ‘Energy Self-reliant’ by 2047.
4) Answer: A
The country’s first Digital Water Bank AQVERIUM was launched in Bengaluru.
It is formed by AquaKraft Group Ventures, next-generation sustainability, and impact enterprise focused on providing clean drinking water & sanitation.
Clean Water & Water security is the key for India to become a USD 5 trillion economy, Narayana told that the Indian water & sanitation market opportunity which was pegged at USD 297 billion is highly unorganized and the need of the hour is a comprehensive 360 degrees approach towards water management as a blend of green & sustainable treatment technologies.
5) Answer: E
Mumbai announced detailed plans to zero out carbon emissions by 2050, a target that puts it two decades ahead of India’s national goal and makes it the first city in South Asia to set such a timeline
India’s financial center, home to south Asia’s biggest corporations, stock bourses and the central bank, has proposed exhaustive changes to the way it manages energy, water, air, waste, green spaces and transport for its 19 million residents.
Without intervention, the effects of climate change could cost India $35 trillion over the next 50 years.
6) Answer: C
As per Economic Survey, the demand for coal is expected to remain in the range of 1.3-1.5 billion tonnes by 2030.
Coal is the most important and abundant fossil fuel in India and accounts for 55% of the country’s energy need.
Commercial primary energy consumption in India has grown by about 700% in the last four decades.
The current per capita commercial primary energy consumption in India is about 350 kgoe/year.
7) Answer: D
India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has dropped by 10 points, which is a notable achievement.
From 113 in 2016-18 to 103 in 2017-19, this ratio has decreased, witnessing an 8.8 % decline.
MMR has gradually decreased in the country, falling from 130 in 2014-2016 to 122 in 2015-17, 113 in 2016-18, and 103 in 2017-19.
The mentioned data have been sourced from the Registrar General of India’s Special Bulletin.
8) Answer: A
Karnataka State Minister of Higher Education, Electronics, IT-BT, S&T and Skill Development Dr C N Aswath Narayan launched the Women@Work (W@W) programme.
To provide 5 lakh jobs within 2026 to women with necessary employable skills.
The W@W Program is being organized jointly by Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), KTECH and Karnataka Skill Development Corporation, Government of Karnataka.
9) Answer: B
US investment bank and financial services company Morgan Stanley has trimmed India’s economic growth forecast by 50 basis points to 7.9% for the fiscal year 2022-23.
Furthermore, Stanley raised the country’s retail inflation estimate to 6%, meanwhile, current account deficits are seen to widen by 3% of GDP.
This is 50 bps less than its earlier projection due to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on oil prices.
10) Answer: E
Gabriel Boric Font, a 36-year-old leftist politician has been elected as the new and 36th President of Chile.
He is the youngest leader to hold the office in Chiles history & he will hold the office for the period between 2022-2026.
Gabriel Boric Font succeeds Sebastián Piñera.
11) Answer: C
Aam Aadmi Party leader Bhagwant Mann was sworn in as the Punjab Chief Minister at a mega event in Punjab’s Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral village of legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in Nawanshahr (Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar) district, Punjab.
Mr Mann was administered the oath by Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit.
The AAP registered a landslide victory in recently concluded Punjab Assembly polls, winning 92 seats, pushing most of its rivals to the margins.
Congress won 18 seats in the 117-member Assembly.
12) Answer: B
Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav presented Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar (VRP), National Safety Awards (NSA) for the performance year 2018 and National Safety Awards (Mines) [NSA (Mines)] for the contest years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
For the performance year 2018, total 96 awards were given whereas in the case of NSA, a total 141 number of (80 winners & 61 runners-up) awards were given.
In case of NSA (Mines), a total 144 awards were given (72 Winner prizes and 72 Runner-up prizes) for the contest year 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020.
13) Answer: E
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced the ‘Sushma Swaraj Puraskar’ award.
The award will be given to women for their significant contribution and achievements in different walks of life in national and international spheres.
The award will carry a commendation and a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh.
He also announced the Haryana Matrushakti Udyamita Scheme to provide support to women for becoming entrepreneurs.
14) Answer: A
Adani Solar and Smart Power India (SPI), a subsidiary of Rockefeller Foundation, have signed a non-financial and non-commercial memorandum of understanding for equitable access to last-mile electricity and to encourage energy transition in rural India.
The main objective of this project is to promote the utilization of solar rooftop panels and obtain 5 MW of solar deployment by means of Adani Solar channel companions in rural and peri-urban areas of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha.
15) Answer: C
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for fabrication, supply, erection and launching of 27 carriageway double lane galvanised modular bridges of 7.5 meters with Indian Road Congress (IRC) Load Class 70.
The deal, which is worth around Rs 60 crore, was signed by Director General BR Lt General Rajeev Chaudhry and Officiating Chairman & Managing Director of GRSE Commodore P R Hari IN (Retd) in New Delhi.
16) Answer: B
Welspun One Logistics Parks (WOLP), part of the $2.7 billion Welspun Group, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Haryana to develop large-scale warehousing facilities across the state.
This project has a aim to capitalize on the available government land parcels in order to develop Group A warehousing facilities across important micro-markets.
The company will invest Rs 1500 crore in Haryana.
17) Answer: D
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has achieved a landmark when the motor vessel (MV) Ram Prasad Bismil became the longest vessel ever to sail on the Brahmaputra River.
The 90 meters long flotilla is 26 meters wide, loaded with a draft of 2.1 meters, successfully completed the aspiring pilot run of heavy cargo movement from Haldia Dock in Kolkata after it anchored at Pandu port in Guwahati.
18) Answer: A
Jasprit Bumrah and Dimuth Karunaratne have made significant gains in the latest ICC Test Rankings, following their impressive performances in the recently concluded India-Sri Lanka Test series.
Jasprit Bumrah, who bagged eight wickets, jumped up six spots to attain fourth ranking in the ICC Test Rankings for bowlers.
19) Answer: E
The former Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Kumudben Manishankar Joshi has passed away.
She was 88.
Ms. Joshi served as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh from 26 November 1985 to 7 February 1990.
She was the second female Governor of the state after Sharda Mukherjee.
20) Answer: C
Former wrestler Scott Hall, better known as Razor Ramon, passed away at the age of 63.
He ended up in him suffering three heart attacks.
His tenure with World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) began in May 1992. With WWE, he was famously known by his ring name as Razor Ramon.
21) Answer: D
We Make you feel Richer is the tagline of Induslnd Bank.
22) Answer: C
Karnataka Bank – Your family bank across India
23) Answer: B
Libreville is the capital city of Gabon, a country on the coast of Central Africa.
24 Answer: C
Koyna hydroelectric power plant located at Maharashtra
25) Answer: C
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