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Table of Contents
Important Current Affairs ................................................................................................. 3

Important General Knowledge Questions........................................................................ 20

Answer Keys ....................................................................................................................22

Important Computer Knowledge Questions ....................................................................23

Answer Keys ....................................................................................................................24

Solutions: GK Questions ...................................................................................................25

Solutions: CK Questions ...................................................................................................29

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Important Current Affairs

Economy
1. India's GDP in first quarter of current fiscal grows at 13.5 percent, fastest in a year
According to the provisional estimates by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, the
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country for the April-June quarter of the current financial year grew
at 13.5 per cent.
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing sector rose 4.5%. The manufacturing sector grew 4.8% and the
Construction sector appreciated by 16.8%.
2. India becomes fifth largest Economy of world with IMF's growth forecast of more than 7% this year
India has surpassed the United Kingdom to become the world's 5th biggest economy. In a tweet, Finance
Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, the International Monetary Fund's own forecasts show India overtaking
the UK in terms on an annual basis this year. This has put India, the Asian powerhouse, just behind the
US, China, Japan and Germany.
National
1. INS Vikrant, India's First Home-Built Aircraft Carrier, Commissioned
INS Vikrant, India's first home-built aircraft carrier, was formally commissioned after completing almost a
year of sea trials. The 45,000-tonne warship has been built at a cost of ' 20,000 crore. PM Modi also
unveiled the new Naval Ensign. The Navy had earlier said the new insignia will be befitting the rich Indian
maritime heritage.
2. Reliance Industries to build world's largest carbon fibre plants.
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, in the 45th AGM on Monday, announced to build India's first
and one of the world's largest Carbon Fibre plants at Hazira, Gujarat. The plants will have a capacity of
20,000 MTPA based on Acrylonitrile feedstock. Overall, in the Oil to Chemical segment (O2C), Ambani
Ambani announced an investment of '75,000 crore
3. New Delhi's historic Rajpath & Central Vista lawns to be renamed 'Kartavya Path'
The government has decided to rename the historic Rajpath and Central Vista lawns in the national capital
as 'Kartavya Path'. Rajpath was known as Kingsway during British Rule.Earlier, the name of the road on
which PM's residence is located was changed from Race Course Road to Lok Kalyan Marg.
4. Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for 2022-23
The Government of India has launched a Scheme Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for
2022-23. Under this Scheme, financial assistance is provided to the States Governments in the form of 50-
year interest free loan for capital investment projects.
5. Amazon setting up its first solar project in India
Amazon announced the setting up of its first solar farm in India. The e-commerce major will be setting up
three solar power projects with a capacity of 420 megawatt (MW) in Rajasthan. These would include a 210
MW project to be developed by ReNew Power, a 100 MW project to be developed by Amp Energy India,
and a 110 MW project to be developed by Brookfield Renewable Partners
6. Op 'Megha Chakra': CBI conducts searches in 21 states/UT against child abuse material
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out searches in 21 states/Union Territory in relation to
the circulation and sharing of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
CBI launched the operation - code-named 'Megha Chakra' - following inputs from Interpol headquarters,
Crime against Children unit in Singapore. Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, current CBI director.
Sports
1. FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022: VAR To Make Debut In Age-Group Showpiece In India
The upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India will see the Video Assistant Referee (VAR)
technology making its debut in the age-group showpiece.
The U-17 Women's World Cup in India will be the third FIFA women's tournament to utilise VAR following
the U-20 Women's World Cup Costa Rica 2022 and the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019.
2. Home Minister Shri Amit Shah launched 36th National Games Anthem and mascot in Ahmedabad
The curtain raiser event of 36th National Games was held at the EKA Arena TransStadia in Ahmedabad.
The 36th National Games, whose theme is Celebrating Unity Through Sports, are being held after a gap of
seven years and will take place from September 29 to October 12. The Games were last held in Kerala in
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3. In Football, India beat Nepal 4-0 to clinch SAFF U-17 Championship Title in Colombo
In football, India clinched the SAFF under-17 Championship title, defeating Nepal 4-0 in the final in
Colombo. India captain Vanlalpeka Guite was named the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament, while
goalkeeper Sahil won the Best Goalkeeper awards.
4. Vinesh Phogat wins bronze in World Wrestling Championships in Serbia
Vinesh Phogat has become the first Indian woman wrestler to win two medals at the World Championships
after clinching a bronze in 53 kilogram category in Belgrade, Serbia. The Commonwealth Games 2022 gold
medalist defeated reigning European champion Emma Malmgren of Sweden.This is her second bronze
medal at the Championships after the 2019 event.
5. India to host maiden MotoGP race in 2023; to be labelled as 'Grand Prix of Bharat'
MotoGP commercial rights owner Dorna and Noida-based race promoters Fairstreet Sports signed a MoU to
host the premier two-wheel racing event in India for the next seven years.
The Buddh International Circuit, which will be hosting the MotoGP race, was once home to the Formula 1
Indian Grand Prix, held for three consecutive years from 2011 till 2013.
Schemes
1. WCD celebrating the 5th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2022 across the nation from Sep 1 to 30th September
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is celebrating the 5th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2022 from 1st
to 30th September 2022.
This year, the objective is to trigger Poshan Maah through Gram Panchayats as Poshan Panchayats with
key focus on 'Mahila aur Swasthya' and 'Bacha aur Shiksha'.
In the 5th Rashtriya Poshan Maah the aim is to convert Jan Andolan into Jan Bhagidari.
2. Cabinet approves Rs 27k-cr scheme for setting up over 14k PM-SHRI schools
Union ministry approved a Rs 27,360-crore scheme for the development of over 14,000 schools across the
country as PM Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI), which is expected to benefit 187 lakh students. Under
the scheme, over 14,000 schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas as well as
schools run by state governments and local bodies, will be strengthened
3. PM Matsya Sampada Yojana completes Two years; to generate 68 lakh employments by the end of
2024-25
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) completed its Second anniversary. The scheme
envisages the generation of 68 lakh employment by the end of 2024-25. The Fisheries sector has shown an
impressive growth of 14.3 per cent from 2019-20 to 2021-22.
4. Govt announces extension of PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana for next 3 months
The Central government announced an extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana for
another three months until December 2022. Under this scheme, 5 kg ration per person is given to
beneficiaries. This is in addition to the ration given under the public distribution system. Financial
implication for the Central government has been about Rs.3.45 Lakh Crore.
Appointments & Resignations
1. Govt appoints Thomas M Devasia as member of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of
India
The government has appointed Thomas M Devasia - a senior executive from the private sector - as
member (non-life) in the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Thomas M
Devasia is currently technical expert at Marsh Insurance Brokers India working in Kochi, Kerala.
2. Angola's Joao Lourenco takes oath of office for second term as president
The National Electoral Commission announced Joao Lourenco as the President of Angola. Lourenco, 68, was
sworn in alongside Esperanca da Costa, the nation's first female vice president, at Praca de Republica
square in the capital, Luanda. President Joao Lourenco is a member of the Popular Movement for the
Liberation of Angola (MPLA). Currency: Angolan kwanza Capital: Luanda
3. Former India hockey captain Dilip Tirkey unanimously elected as president
Dilip Tirkey, a former India hockey captain and member of the gold medal-winning team at the 1998 Asian
Games, was unanimously elected as Hockey India (HI) president today. First time in history, a former
sportsperson and an Olympian has gone on to head the national body.He represented India at the Olympic
Games in Atlanta in 1996, Sydney in 2000, and Athens in 2004.
4. NPCI re-appoints Dilip Asbe as MD and CEO for five years
The shareholders of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) approved the re-appointment of
Dilip Asbe as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a period of five years, the organisation.
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5. Italy gets its first female PM as Giorgia Meloni claims victory

Giorgia Meloni, leader of the Brothers of Italy party won the Italian election, defeating Mario Draghi by a
huge margin. By doing so, Giorgia has become Italy's first female prime minister, and that too, of a right-
wing government.According to media reports, the alliance claimed over 43% votes, which would translate
to 114 seats in the Senate.
6. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman appointed prime minister
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has replaced his father King Salman as prime minister.
The decree promoted Prince Mohammed's brother Prince Khalid from deputy defence minister to defence
minister.
Prince Mohammed has previously served as deputy prime minister.
Awards
1. Lok Nayak Foundation Sahitya Puraskar awarded to Tanikella Bharani
Telugu author and actor, Tanikella Bharani was introduced with the annual Sahitya Puraskar of the
Loknayak Basis (18th Loknayak Basis Award) at an award ceremony held at Kalabharathi Auditorium,
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
2. Emmy Awards 2022: Zendaya Bags The Best Actress Honour, Squid Game's Lee Jung-Jae Takes Home
The Best Actor Trophy
The Television Academy announced the winners for the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards.
The White Lotus took the most awards for this year's Emmys with 10 total between Monday's telecast and
the series' Creative Arts wins, Euphoria and Squid Game tied for the second-highest number of awards
with six each.
HBO's Succession had led the nominations with 25. Emmy Awards, or Emmys, are an extensive range of
awards for American television industry.
3. Industrialist Swati Piramal Awarded Top French Honour
Swati Piramal, Vice Chairperson, Piramal Group has been conferred the Chevalier de la Lgion d'Honneur
(Knight of the Legion of Honour). The highest French civilian award comes in recognition of Piramal's
outstanding achievements and contribution in the fields of business and industry, science, medicine, art
and culture, both nationally and internationally. She was earlier honoured with Padma Shri by the
government of India in 2012.
4. Gates Foundation Honours Four Leaders With 2022 Goalkeepers Global Awards
India's Radhika Batra, Zahra Joya of Afghanistan, Vanessa Nakate of Uganda and EU chief Ursula von der
Leyen have been honoured by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for their extraordinary work towards
achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
5. Author-poet Meena Kandasamy wins the German PEN award
Indian activist-author-poet Meena Kandasamy has been announced as the recipient of the Hermann Kesten
Award 2022, which is given by the PEN Centre in Darmstadt, Germany. The award is given to Kandasamy
in honour and recognition of her support for the rights of victimized writers.
6. Kerala wins award for being one of the best performing States for AB-PMJAY
Union Health Minister awarded the Ayushman Utkrishtata Puraskaar (Ayushman Excellence Awards) 2022
to felicitate the Top Performing State/UT (Andhra Pradesh), Top Performing District (Parvathipuram
Manyam, Andhra Pradesh), Top Performing Government Facility (District Hospital Dharwad, Karnataka).
7. Indian-origin minister Suella Braverman wins first Queen Elizabeth II award
Britain's Indian-origin Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been named winner of the first-ever Queen
Elizabeth II Woman of the Year award at a ceremony in London. The 42-year-old barrister, who was
appointed to the Cabinet earlier this month by British Prime Minister Liz Truss.
8. Women's rights activist Srishti Bakshi wins 'Changemaker' award at UN SDG Action Awards
A women's rights activist from India, who traveled 3,800km through the length of the country in less than
a year to raise awareness on gender-based violence and inequality, has won a prestigious honour at the
UN SDG Action Awards.
The winners were announced at a ceremony in Bonn, Germany, at the conclusion of the Global Week to
#Act4SDGs.
9. Uttarakhand awarded for adventure tourism & all round development of tourism
On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Uttarakhand received the first prize in two categories, for the best
adventure tourism destination and all-around development of tourism from the Ministry of Tourism. The
State's Tourism and Culture minister Satpal Maharaj received the awards from Vice President Jagdeep
Dhankar during the presentation of National Tourism Awards 2018-19

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Ranks & Reports

1. LIC out of top 10 most valued firms, replaced by Bajaj Finance, Adani Transmission
LIC lost its spot on the list of India's 10 most valued companies by market capitalisation to Bajaj Finance
and Adani Transmission.
LIC now ranks eleventh. The top 10 most valued firms of India now are Reliance Industries, Tata
Consultancy Services, HDFC Bank, Infosys, Hindustan Unilever, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, HDFC,
Bajaj Finance, and Adani Transmission.
Bajaj Finance and Adani Transmission both have a market cap of Rs 4.4 trillion each.
2. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling recognised as best zoo in India
The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in West Bengal's Darjeeling has been adjudged the best zoo
in the country, while Kolkata's Alipore Zoological Garden has secured the fourth position. Central Zoo
Authority released the ranking list. rignar Anna Zoological Park in Chennai has secured the second position,
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Garden in Karnataka came third
The Red Panda is one of the top attractions of PNHZP
3. Annual report on Environment Sustainability 2020-21
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw releases Annual report on Environment Sustainability 2020-21. The
annual report on Environment Sustainability 2020-21 is a comprehensive document highlighting the steps
taken by Railways to promote green and clean energy. This report brings out Railways' effort towards net
zero emission.
Important Days
1. National Teachers' Day : September 5
Every year, India celebrates Teachers' Day on September 5. This is done in honour of the birth anniversary
of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishan, who was the first Vice President of independent India. Dr. Sarvepalli
Radhakrishan, also served as the President of India from 1962 to 1967 is was a renowned scholar,
philosopher and recipient of the Bharat Ratna. October 5 is observed as World Teachers' Day.
2. International Day of Charity | 5 September
The International Day of Charity is observed on September 5,by the United Nations from 2012. The date of
5 September was chosen in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa
of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 "for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome
poverty and distress, which also constitute a threat to peace."
3. International Day of Clean Air for blue skies | 7 September
The third International Day of Clean Air for blue skies will be held on 7 September 2022, under the theme
of 'The Air We Share'. It focuses on the transboundary nature of air pollution highlighting the need for
collectiveaccountability and collective action.On November 26, 2019, the Second Committee of the 74th
session of the United Nations adopted the resolution.
4. International Literacy Day celebrated on September 8
Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to
remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the
literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society.
5.World Physiotherapy (PT) Day 2022 | September 8th
In 1996, 8 September was designated as World PT Day. This is the date World Physiotherapy was founded
in 1951.
The day marks the unity and solidarity of the global physiotherapy community. It is an opportunity to
recognize the work that physiotherapists do for their patients and community. In 2022 the day will focus
on osteoarthritis.
6. International Day to Protect Education from Attack | 9 September
The International Day to Protect Education from Attack is marked to make people aware of how the
protracted nature of conflicts today affects generation of children.The day was established by a unanimous
decision of the UN General Assembly in 2020 calling on UNESCO and UNICEF to raise awareness of the
plight of millions of children living in countries affected by conflict.
7. World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), celebrated annually on 10 September
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), celebrated annually on 10 September, is organized by the
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and endorsed by the World Health Organization
(WHO). The event represents a global commitment to focus attention on suicide prevention. The theme of
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8. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation | 12 September

The United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is observed annually on September 12 to highlight
the importance of cooperation among people and countries in the global South. The day also aims at
spreading awareness on the social, economic, and political developments made in the Southern region.
9. International Day of Democracy | 15 September
International Day of Democracy is celebrated every year on 15 September under a specific theme. The day
is observed globally to mark the importance of democracy and create awareness among people about
democratic rights. According to Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the right to
freedom of expression is a fundamental human right.
10. World Lymphoma Awareness Day | 15 September
World Lymphoma Awareness Day is an annual event organised every year on 15th Sept to create
awareness about the cancer of lymphatic system & educate people about the functionality of lymphatic
systems, which consists of lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland & bone marrow. Lymphoma is a common
blood cancer that happens due to malfunctioning of white blood cells called lymphocyte
11. International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer | 16 September
September 16th marks the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. In December 1994,
the United Nations General Assembly designated September 16 International Day for the Preservation of
the Ozone Layer, commemorating the date of the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that
Deplete the Ozone Layer, in 1987. 2022 theme by UNEP- 'Global Cooperation Protecting Life on Earth'
12. International NFT Day | September 20
With the rising popularity of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), September 20 is now getting observed as the
international NFT day by the crypto community.
International NFT day celebrates the creation and use of NFTs. The term was coined by Dapper Labs Chief
Technology Officer Dete Shirley in the form of the ERC-721 standard on the same day in 2017, marking its
existence.
13. International Day of Sign Languages | 23 September
International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated on 23 September every year with a new theme every
year. Sign language is a common language that is quite different from spoken languages. It was on 19
December 2017 when United Nations General Assembly declared 23 September as the International Day of
Sign Languages.
14. World Pharmacists Day on 25 September 2022
"Pharmacy united in action for a healthier world" is the theme of World Pharmacists Day on 25 September
2022.
The World Pharmacists Day campaign is led by International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) every year
and provides an opportunity to promote the pharmacy profession.
15. Antyodaya Divas | 25 September
Every year, Antyodaya Diwas is celebrated in India on September 25 to mark the birth anniversary of
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. In 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the day in honour of Pandit
Deendayal Upadhyaya. In 2014, the Ministry of Rural Development relaunched its existing skill
development programme called the Aajeevika Skills as the NRLM It was later renamed Deendayal
Antyodaya Yojana- NRLM in November 2015.
16. World Lung Day 2022 | 25 September
Every year, World Lung Day is celebrated on September 25 to advocate lung health and spread awareness.
Lung disease is any problem that arises in the lungs and prevents it from working properly. Lung disease is
divided into three main types - airway diseases, lung tissue diseases and lung circulation diseases.
World Lung Day 2022 theme: Lung Health for All
17. International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons | 26 September
To raise public awareness about nuclear weapons, the UNGA, in 2009, declared August 29 as the
International Day against Nuclear Tests. Then, in December 2013, the UNGA declared September 26 as the
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons to mark the high-level UNGA meeting on
nuclear disarmament on September 26 that year.
18. World Environmental Health Day | 26 September
The International Federation of Environmental Health founded the World Environmental Health Day at a
meeting in Indonesia on 26 September, 2011. IFEH came into existence in 1986, and its headquarters is in
London. It has 44 member states, and it was formed with an intention to raise awareness about the
environment's health. Theme-'Strengthening Environmental Health Systems for the implementation of the
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19. World Tourism Day | 27 September

The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) started the World Tourism Day in 1979. The celebrations for the
same officially began in 1980. It is celebrated on 27 September every year because the date marks the
anniversary of the adoption of the Statutes of UNWTO.The official celebration of the 42nd year event in
2022 is scheduled to be held in Bali, Indonesia. The theme for 2022 is 'Rethinking Tourism'
20. International Day for Universal Access to Information | 28 September
The UNESCO, on 17 November 2015, declared that International Day for Universal Access to Information
will be observed on September 28, every year. Several organizations and governmental bodies adhered to
the declaration by UNESCO. Further, the UN General Assembly also decided to declare September 28 as
the International Day for Universal Access of Information (IDUAI).
21. World Rabies Day 2022 | 28 September
World Rabies Day is marked annually to raise awareness about rabies and its prevention. In addition to
this, the day also highlights the process of defeating this lethal disease to eradicate it completely. It was
French chemist and microbiologist, Louis Pasteur, who developed the first-ever vaccination for treating
rabies.The first World Rabies Day campaign took place 2007 This year's World Rabies Day theme is: 'One
Health, Zero Death'
22. International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction | 29 September
On December 19 2019, the UN General Assembly designated September 29 as the International Day of
Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. The UNGA recognised that the observance of the International Day
would contribute significantly in raising awareness about reducing food loss and waste. The Food and
Nutrition Organization of the UN and the UNEP collaborate to observe the day. Theme-'Stop Food Loss and
Waste! For People and Planet'
23. World Maritime Day 2022 | 29 September
World Maritime Day is observed every year on the last Thursday of every September.It was in 1948 that
the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was founded to look after the business and operations in the
shipping sector. The first World Maritime Day was celebrated on 17 March 1978 to celebrate the
establishment of the IMO Convention. The theme for world maritime day 2022 is 'New technologies for
greener shipping'.
24. International Translation Day | 30 September
The International Translation day came into being after the United Nations General Assembly passed a
resolution on May 24, 2017. The resolution was signed by eleven countries after recognising the
importance of the role of language professionals and September 30 was chosen to pay tribute to them as it
also coincides with the feast of the Bible translator, St. Jerome. The theme for International Translation
day 2022 is "A World without Barriers."
Science & Technology
1. India's first vaccine against cervical cancer,Cervavac, launched by Jitendra Singh
In a first, India to get its first vaccine against cervical cancer on September 1.
The cervical cancer vaccine, Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus vaccine (qHPV), is developed by the
Serum Institute of India (SII) and the Department of Biotechnology(DBT).
It will be launched by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology Jitendra
Singh
According to WHO, 41, 91,000 women have died due to cervical cancer in India since 2019.
2. Indian Railways set up 'Meghdoot' machines at Mumbai stations
Indian Railways have set up 'Meghdoot' machines at Dadar, Thane and other stations of Mumbai Division.
Maithri Aquatech's MEGHDOOT ' AWG(Atmospheric Water Generator) uses innovative technology to
convert water vapour in the air into fresh and clean drinking water.
Meghdoot machines are research-driven and it does not need source water.
3. NASA captures 1st direct image of exoplanet outside our solar system
For the first time, astronomers have used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to take a direct image of a
planet outside our solar system.The exoplanet called 'HIP 65426 b' is a gas giant, meaning it has no rocky
surface and could not be habitable. The exoplanet is about 6 to 12 times the mass of Jupiter, and these
observations could help narrow that down even further.
4. India's first-ever "Night Sky Sanctuary" to be set up in Ladakh
In a unique and first-of-its-kind initiative, the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India,
has undertaken to set up India's first-ever "Night Sky Sanctuary" in Ladakh as a part of Changthang
Wildlife Sanctuary. It will boost Astro tourism in India and will be one of the world's highest-located sites
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Defence
1. Indian Army Contingent Participates in Exercise Vostok- 2022 at Sergeyevsky, East Military District
Russia
An Indian Army contingent of troops from 7/8 Gorkha Rifles is in Russia to participate in the multilateral
strategic and command Exercise Vostok ' 2022. for the next seven days (Sept 1-7, 2022) at the training
grounds of the Eastern Military District of Russia they will be undertaking joint manoeuvres.
2. PM Modi unveils new Naval Ensign 'Nishaan' at Cochin Shipyard in Kochi
PM Narendra Modi unveiled the new Naval Ensign 'Nishaan' at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, doing
away with the colonial past and befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage. Naval Ensigns are flags that
naval ships or formations bear to denote nationality. The current Indian Naval Ensign consists of a St.
George's Cross -- a red cross with white background.
3. DRDO & Indian Army successfully conduct six flight-tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system
off Odisha coast
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army have successfully completed six
flight-tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system from Integrated Test Range (ITR)
Chandipur off the Odisha coast. The flight tests were conducted as part of evaluation trials by the Indian
Army.
4. INS Satpura & P8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Participate in Multinational Naval Ex Kakadu hosted by
Royal Australian Navy
INS Satpura and P8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft arrive in Darwin in Australia to Participate in Multinational
Naval Ex Kakadu hosted by the Royal Australian Navy. The two-week-long Exercise,both in harbour and
sea,involves ships and maritime aircraft from 14 Navies.The ship's crew will engage in operational planning
interactions and sports activities with participating Navies
5. Indian Navy decommissions INS Ajay after 32 years of glorious service
The ceremony was conducted at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai in the traditional manner, wherein the national
flag, naval ensign and the decommissioning pennant of the ship were lowered for the last time at sunset,
signifying the end of the ship's commissioned service
INS Ajay was commissioned on January 24, 1990 at Poti, Georgia in the erstwhile USSR.
6. Indian, US Coast Guards hold joint drill 'Abhyas'
Coast Guards from India and America conducted joint exercise Abhyas off the coast of the southern Indian
city of Chennai.Joint exercise 'Abhyas-01/22' marked the culmination of the four-day goodwill visit of the
US Coast Guard ship Midgett to Chennai.The focus of the exercise was to familiarise the personnel of Coast
Guards of both the nations with each other's capabilities
7. INS Sunayna enters Port Victoria Seychelles to participate in annual training exercise Operation
Southern Readiness
The INS Sunayna entered Port Victoria Seychelles to participate in the annual training exercise Operation
Southern Readiness of Combined Maritime Forces. This marks the maiden participation of an Indian Navy
ship in Combined Maritime Forces exercise. The joint training exercise is being attended by representative
from India, the US, Italy, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand It also has ship participation from the UK
and Spain.
Books & Authors
1. The book 'Divorce and Democracy: A History of Personal Law in Post-Independence India' launched
The book 'Divorce and Democracy: A History of Personal Law in Post-Independence India' talks about
family law, religion, and gender politics in India.
Written by Saumya Saxena, British Academy Fellow at the faculty of History, University of Cambridge, the
book talks about the Indian state's difficult dialogue with divorce, which reconciles largely through religion.
2. Navtej Sarna's Crimson Spring, that centres around the Jallianwalla Bagh massacre, is a masterclass in
writing
Navtej Sarna's latest book, Crimson Spring, longlisted for the JCB Prize for Literature, starts with the
Jalianwalla Bagh massacre that took place on April 13, 1919, and goes back and forth in time to bring that
era and the aftermath of the event alive.
3. Book titled 'Forging Mettle : Nrupender Rao and the Pennar Story' by Pavan C. Lall
Pavan C. Lall has authored the book 'Forging Mettle : Nrupender Rao and the Pennar Story'. Forging
Mettle: Nrupender Rao and the Pennar Story by Pavan C. Lall is a unique story of how a business built with
ethics, social and environmental concern at the core of its values can indeed be profitable and sustainable.
Pavan C. Lall is a Mumbai-based author and journalist

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4. Former President Ram Nath Kovind releases book titled 'Ambedkar and Modi: Reformer's Ideas
Performer's Implementation'
Former President Ram Nath Kovind released a book titled Ambedkar and Modi: Reformer's Ideas
Performer's Implementation in New Delhi today. The book illustrates life, works and achievements of Dr.
B.R Ambedkar. It presents a convergence between the ideals of Dr. Ambedkar and New India's
development journey.
5. Vice President releases book "Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay- Jeevan Darshan Aur Samsamyikta"
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar released a book titled "Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay - Jeevan Darshan Aur
Samsamyikta" in a programme in New Delhi. He also highlighted the relevance of Pandit Deendayal's
thoughts in contemporary times.
Obituary
1.Comedian Raju Srivastava Passes Away At The Age Of 58
Popular comedian Raju Srivastava, who had been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in
the Capital, about six weeks ago, passed away.
2.Legendary artist Ram Chandra Manjhi passes away
In Bihar, the doyen of Bhojpuri folk theatre art 'Launda Naach' and legendary artist Ram Chandra Manjhi
passed away. 97-year old Manjhi breathed his last in a hospital in Patna.
He was born in a family of weaker section of society in a riverine village Tujarpur in the Nagra block of
Saran district in Bihar.
3.Cyrus Mistry, former Tata Group chairman, passes away
Former Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry died in a road accident on September 4.
Mistry was the chairman of Tata Group from 2012 to 2016. He had taken over as chairman in December
post-Ratan Tata's retirement.
Person in news
1. Gautam Adani becomes world's third-richest person, first Asian to do so
Gautam Adani became the first Asian to reach the top 3 richest list on Bloomberg Billionaire's Index. At a
total wealth of $137 billion, Adani surpassed Louis Vuitton chief Bernard Arnault to become the third richest
person in world.
Elon Musk retained the top spot with his net-worth touching $251.4 billion, followed by Jeff Bezos ($153.4
Billion).
2. Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath tops 'Hurun India 40 & under self-made rich list 2022'
Nikhil Kamath, the cofounder of Zerodha, topped the 'IIFL Wealth Hurun India 40 & Under Self-Made Rich
List 2022' with a net worth of Rs 17,500 crore. Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder of Ola, came in second place
(Rs 11,700 crore), and Divyank Turakhia of Media.net in third place (Rs 11,200 crore).
3. Canadian city Markham names street after AR Rahman, composer says he is 'grateful'
After Markham, a city in Canada, honoured AR Rahman by naming a street in his honour, the celebrated
music composer said he now feels more responsible to keep working hard and inspiring people.
Rahman, who completed three decades in the Indian film industry earlier this month, penned a note of
gratitude for the authorities of Markham in Ontario, Canada on Twitter.
4. Indian FMCG company Pintola ropes in Sunil Chhetri as brand ambassador
Homegrown superfood brand Pintola has signed Sunil Chhetri, the captain of the Indian Football team, as
the face of its nut butter brand in a multi-year. This is going to be Chhetri's first ever collaboration with a
FMCG brand in the country. Launched in 2012, Pintola has become one of the leading nut butters' brand in
the country, offering a wide array of nut butter range.
India & World
1. IndiGo joins WEF's sustainable initiative
The country's largest carrier IndiGo has joined a sustainable initiative spearheaded by the World Economic
Forum (WEF). The airline has become a signatory to the Clear Skies for Tomorrow, India Coalition
campaign.
It will help in achieving a significant scale for SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel). Clean Skies for Tomorrow
was launched in January 2019.
2. Over 99% population breathes air exceeding WHO's PM2.5 guidelines: Report
Over 99% of India's population is breathing air that exceeds the World Health Organisation's health-based
guidelines wrt PM2.5, a report by Greenpeace India.
According to the key findings in the report titled "Different Air Under One Sky", the greatest proportion of
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3. India emerges as Sri Lanka's largest bilateral lender overtaking China

India has emerged as the largest bilateral lender for Sri Lanka, overtaking China. India has provided a total
of 968 million US dollars in loans to the island nation in four months of 2022. In the past five years from
2017-2021, China has been the largest bilateral lender to Sri Lanka.
India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj.
Agri-Business
India's APEDA exports first consignment of plant-based meat products from Gujarat to US
India has exported the first consignment of plant-based meat products from Nadiad in the Kheda district of
Gujarat to California in the United States. In a move to boost exports of unique agricultural processed food
products, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Authority facilitated the export of the first
consignment under the Vegan Food category.
4. KRITAGYA 3.0: A National level Hackathon on crop improvement.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research with its National Agricultural Higher Education Project and Crop
Science Division is organizing Hackathon 3.0 ''KRITAGYA' on promoting 'speed breeding for crop
improvement'. This will provide an opportunity for Students and others to showcase innovative approaches
and technology solutions to promote innovation for crop improvement.
States/UTs
Gayaji Dam: Bihar CM inaugurates India's longest rubber dam on Falgu river
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated India's longest rubber dam on Falgu river in Gaya, where
lakhs of pilgrims from across the country and abroad arrive every year during the Pitripaksha Mela to pay
homage to their ancestors, and a steel foot over bridge for the convenience of the visitors.The foundation
stone of this scheme was laid on 23 September 2020.
Gujarat
PM Modi lays foundation stone of world's first CNG terminal in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the world's first CNG terminal at Bhavnagar. The
Foresight Group had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat Maritime Board
(GMB) for the development of the CNG Terminal in Gujarat during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Business
Summit 2019.
Karnataka
Karnataka govt launches Global Startup Challenge 'VentuRISE'
The Karnataka government on Thursday launched the Global Startup Challenge ' "VentuRISE" to recognise,
reward, and support growth stage startups in manufacturing and sustainability-related sectors.
"VentuRISE" ' is a part of the flagship event Global Investors Meet - "Invest Karnataka 2022" from
November 2 to 4 at the Bangalore Palace. CM of Karnataka-S. R. Bommai Governor of Karnataka- Thawar
Chand Gehlot
Manipur
Shumang Leela, the traditional form of theatre celebrated in All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021-
2022 in Imphal
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. During the festival, the Governor also distributed medals to the winners of 49th All
Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2020-21.
Tamil Nadu
India's first Dugong Conservation Reserve notified in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu notified the country's first 'Dugong Conservation Reserve' in Palk Bay covering the coastal
waters of Thanjavur and Pudukottai districts with an area of 448 square kilometers. Dugongs are the
largest herbivorous marine mammals in the world thriving primarily on seagrass beds, a major carbon sink
of the oceans. Dugongs are protected under Schedule 1 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Telangana
Telangana's state festival Bathukamma off to a colourful start
Bathukamma, that means 'Mother Goddess come Alive' is celebrated towards the end of monsoon and
heralds the abundance that nature has to offer. The festival begins on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya, and
is celebrated with much fanfare for nine days.Bathukamma is a vibrant, colourful floral festival celebrated
with great gusto by the women in Telegana.
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UP: Bhartaul becomes first village in state to have RO water in every household
As part of the Adarsh Gram Panchayat initiative, Bhartaul village in Bareilly district has become the first
village in the state to have RO water in every household.
The village is already established under 'Adarsh Gram Panchayat'. 4 RO plants have been installed to
provide clean water to all. More plants will be set up. It will save people from water-borne diseases.
Andaman and Nicobar Island
Andaman and Nicobar Islands become India's first Swachh Sujal Pradesh
Union Jal Shakti Minister declared Andaman and Nicobar Islands as India's first Swachh Sujal Pradesh.
Speaking at a function in Port Blair, he handed over the certificate to Lieutenant Governor Admiral DK
Joshi.
On World Water Day, 22 March 2021, Andaman and Nicobar Islands was declared to have achieved 100%
coverage of rural households with tap water connection. Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat.
Delhi
Delhi Police first force to make collection of forensic evidence mandatory
Delhi Police has become the first police force in the country to make collection of forensic evidence
mandatory in crimes punishable by more than six years. Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora issued a
'standard order' to all police units. The recently released NCRB report showed a 40% increase in crimes
against women in Delhi, the highest among all metropolitan cities
Most Imp CA
1. National Nutrition Week 2022: 1st to 7th September
Each year, India celebrates National Nutrition Week (NNW) from September 1 to September 7.
Since 1982, the Indian government has been conducting National Nutrition Week to educate citizens about
nutrition and urge them to lead healthy and sustainable lifestyles.
The theme for this year is 'Celebrate a World of Flavors'. NNW first observed in March 1975 by the
American Dietetic Association.
2. Cabinet approves signing an MoU between India & Govt of Nepal on biodiversity conservation
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Ministry for
signing an MoU with the Government of Nepal on biodiversity conservation.
It is aimed at strengthening and enhancing coordination and cooperation in the field of forests, wildlife,
environment, biodiversity conservation, and climate change.
3. 2022 Ramon Magsaysay Award recipients named
Bernadette J. Madrid, a children's rights advocate from the Philippines, Sotheara Chhim, a mental health
advocate from Cambodia; Gary Bencheghib, an anti-plastic pollution warrior from Indonesia; and
Tadashi Hattori, a sight-saving humanitarian from Japan.
Incepted in 1958, the Ramon Magsaysay Award is named after the late Philippine president.
4. Kalyan Chaubey beats Bhaichung Bhutia to become AIFF president
Kalyan Chaubey defeated Bhaichung Bhutia to become the All India Football Federation (AIFF) president.
Chaubey, a former Mohun Bagan and East Bengal goalkeeper won 33-1 against former captain, Bhutia.
This is the first time in the history of the Federation that a former player has become its President.
N A Haris won the vice president post defeating Manvendra Singh. Shaji Prabhakaran appointed as the new
AIFF Secretary General.
5. Barack Obama wins Emmy award for his narration in Netflix documentary
The former President of the United States Barack Obama won Emmy Award for his narration in the Netflix
documentary 'Our Great National Parks". Obama already has two Grammys and is now halfway to an
EGOT.
Dwight D Eisenhower was the first US President to win Emmy Award. He was given a special Emmy Award
in 1956. Barack Obama is the second President to win the honor.
6. S Jaishankar launches Gujarati translation of his book "The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain
World"
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched the Gujarati translation of his book, 'The India Way:
Strategies for an Uncertain World' in Gujarat.
Prior to this, he visited the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics
(BISAG-N) in Gandhinagar.
7. Liz Truss elected UK PM, 3rd woman PM to hold UK reins
Mary Elizabeth Truss, prominently referred to as Liz Truss was announced as the next prime minister of the
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Truss, 47, had emerged as a contender for the prime ministerial role after her predecessor Boris Johnson
agreed to step down.
8. Indian GM Aravindh Chithambaram wins Dubai Open chess tournament
Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram emerged champion in the 22nd Dubai Open chess tournament on
Sunday, with 7.5 points as seven Indians finished in the top 10.
This is sixth overall, fifth individual triumph of the year out of the eight tournaments he played. The last
tournament he played was over 1.5 months ago which he won at 41st Benasque Open 2022.
9. ISRO successfully demonstrates new technology with Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD)
An IAD developed by VSSC, has been successfully test flown in a Rohini sounding rocket from
TERLS,Thumba.
The IAD has systematically reduced the velocity of the payload through aerodynamic drag and followed the
predicted trajectory.
The IAD has huge potential in variety of space applications like recovery of spent stages of rocket, for
landing payloads on to Mars or Venus. Dr. S. Unnikrishnan Nair: Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
(VSSC), Trivandrum.
10. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat top states in implementing Poshan Abhiyaan scheme: NITI
Aayog
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat have been ranked as the top three states among larger states in
terms of the overall implementation of the Centre's flagship Poshan Abhiyaan, according to a Niti Aayog
report. Sikkim was the best performer among the small states. The report was titled 'Preserving Progress
on Nutrition in India: Poshan Abhiyan in Pandemic Times'
11. Telangana recommends World Heritage tag for 2 megalithic sites
After achieving the UNESCO World Heritage tag for the Kakatiya Rudreshwara temple (Ramappa temple),
Telangana has proposed two monuments with architectural and astronomical magnificence for coveted
recognition this year. Heritage Telangana has listed Niluvurallu in Mudumal village of Narayanpet district
and Chaya Someshwaralayam as the sites that deserve due recognition.
12. 61st edition of Subroto Cup International Football Tournament begins after gap of two years
The 61st edition of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament began after a gap of two years, at
the BR Ambedkar Stadium in Delhi marking the start of the most prestigious football tournament for
schools all over the country.The tournament is organised by the Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education
Society (SMSES) along with the Indian Air Force.
13. Moxie, a NASA experiment, successfully produces oxygen on Mars
The MIT-led Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment, or MOXIE, has been successfully making
oxygen from the Red Planet's carbon-dioxide-rich atmosphere since April 2021, about two months after it
touched down on the Martian surface as part of NASA's Perseverance rover and Mars 2020 mission. MOXIE
has shown that it can make oxygen at almost any time of the Martian day and year.
14. Neeraj Chopra wins maiden Diamond League title in Zurich with best throw of 88.44m; first Indian to
do so
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra threw a strong 88.44m to become the first Indian to be the Diamond
League Champion.He achieved the feat at the annual league's grand final in Zurich.
Chopra defeated Czech Republic's Jakub Vadljech (86.94m) and Julian Weber (83.73m)
He was also the first Indian to qualify for the Diamond Race when he topped the Lausanne Diamond
League 2022.
15. Queen Elizabeth II, UK's longest-serving monarch passes away after reigning for 70 years
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has passed away after reigning for 70 years. She
was 96. The Queen came to the throne in 1952. Her reign spanned 15 Prime Ministers starting with
Winston Churchill and including Ms Truss. The Queen was born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, in
Mayfair, London, on 21 April 1926.
16. India ranks 132nd out of 191 in UNDP's human development index
India ranked 132nd among 191 countries and territories on the 2021 Human Development Index (HDI),
showed a report by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). In the 2020 report, India had
ranked 131st among 189 countries and territories. India's latest HDI value of 0.633 places the country in
the medium human development category
17. PM inaugurates 'Kartavya Path' and unveils the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate
The jet-black granite statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, measures a total of 28 ft. and is placed under
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The grand statue of Netaji, has been carved from a monolithic block of granite weighing 280 MT. After
26,000 man hours of intense artistic endeavor, the granite monolith was chiseled to produce a statue
weighing 65 MT.
18. Three Indian Cities are now in UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
Warangal, Nilambur, and Thrissur have joined UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities.An international
policy-oriented network, the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities is a network of inspiration, know-
how and best practices. It is coordinated by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL).As per
UNESCO, 77 cities from 44 countries across the globe have joined.
19. President Droupadi Murmu to launch Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
Hon'ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu will virtually launch the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
on September 9th to reinvigorate the mission of TB elimination from the country by 2025. Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi gave the clarion call to end TB in the country five years ahead of SDG target of 2030 at
the Delhi End TB Summit in March 2018.
20. World electric vehicle (EV) Day 2022
World EV Day is marked internationally on September 9 every year in celebration of e-mobility, and a day
to shift the transition to sustainable transport with consumer, business and policy outcomes. In the Indian
context, the day specifically takes on importance, especially with respect to the country's 2070 net zero
commitment. Sohinder Gill, Director General, Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV).
21. Volker Turk appointed new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed on Thursday Volker Turk of Austria as the
next United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, following approval by the General Assembly.
Turk will succeed Michelle Bachelet of Chile, who served as High Commissioner from September 1, 2018
through August 31, 2022.
22. Barbora Spotakova, greatest female javelin thrower in history, retires
Barbora Spotakova, a two-time Olympic champion and world record holder in the javelin, retired at age 41.
Spotakova, the gold medalist in 2008 and 2012, is one of two women to win multiple Olympic javelin titles,
along with East German Ruth Fuchs in 1972 and 1976. Fuchs later admitted to using steroids during her
career.
23. King Charles III proclaimed Britain's monarch in historic ceremony
The throne had passed to the 73-year-old former Prince of Wales following the death of his mother, Queen
Elizabeth II, ceremony marked his formal declaration and oath taking at St. James's Palace in London.
King Charles was joined by his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, and his son and heir Prince William, the new
Prince of Wales.
24. Carlos Alcaraz defeats Casper Ruud for 2022 US Open title, world No. 1 ranking
The 19-year-old Spaniard defeated fifth-seeded Norwegian Casper Ruud, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3, to earn his
first major title and, with it, a debut as world No. 1.
The Spaniard is the youngest Grand Slam champion since a 19-year-old Rafael Nadal won Roland Garros in
2005, and the youngest US Open champ since a 19-year-old Sampras in 1990.
25. Italian GP: Max Verstappen denies Charles Leclerc in Monza for fifth straight victory
Verstappen now has a 116-point lead over Charles Leclerc, who finished second after another questionable
strategy decision from Ferrari on its home track. With just six races remaining, the Dutch driver could
mathematically clinch the title in Singapore next month.
26. Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to win sixth Asia Cup title
Coming off a socio-economic crisis and the worst turmoil in its country's history, the Sri Lankan cricket
team gifted the island nation joy and the sixth Asia Cup title as they defeated Pakistan by 23 runs in the
final in Dubai.
India, with seven titles (six ODI and one T20I), is the most successful team in the tournament.
27. Fortune India Rich List 2022: 142 billionaires worth $832 billion
The wealth of 142 billionaires based in India is collectively worth $832 billion (Rs 66.36 trillion), according
to a Fortune India's list of 'India's Richest' for 2022.The list is made up by Waterfield Advisors and Fortune.
Information regarding investments outside of the listed business: such as stakes in other public companies
and in other private entities/ start-ups, etc
28. Indian Army, air force conduct joint exercise 'Gagan Strike' in Punjab
Army's Kharga Corps and the Indian Air Force conducted a joint exercise to showcase the might and
prowess of the armed forces. Termed 'Gagan Strike', the exercise was conducted over a period of four days
in several areas of Punjab, bordering Ambala in Haryana.Operation validated the Apache 64E and
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29. Alireza Firouzja wins Sinquefield Cup & The Grand Chess Tour
Alireza Firouzja beat Ian Nepomniachtchi in play-offs to win the ninth edition of the Sinquefield Cup.
Firouzja also grabbed an extra $100,000 for winning this year's Grand Chess Tour.
Wesley So and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave came in second and third place, respectively.
The fifth leg of the Grand Chess Tour, the Sinquefield Cup was held in Saint Louis, Missouri, US. Alireza
Firouzja is an Iranian-French chess grandmaster.
30. Mukul Rohatgi to be next Attorney General for India
Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi is slated to be appointed the fourteenth Attorney General for India after KK
Venugopal vacates the post.
This will be Rohatgi's second time as AG, after his first stint between June 2014 and June 2017.
Venugopal had recently indicated to the Supreme Court that he might not be in office after September 30.
Motilal Chimanlal Setalvad was the First Attorney General of India.
31. IIT Madras Indian academic institute to join IBM's Quantum Network
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) is the first academic institute in the country to join an
IBM programme promoting quantum computing development and research.
As a member of the IBM Quantum Network, IIT Madras will get cloud-based access to the American
company's advanced quantum computing systems and expertise to explore applications. Sandip Patel -
Managing Director, IBM India.
32. India to host G20 Summit in Sept 2023, hold over 200 meetings during its Presidency
India will host the G-20 leaders' summit in New Delhi on September 9 and 10 in 2023 under its Presidency.
India will assume the Presidency of the G20 for one year from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023,
and is expected to host over 200 meetings across the country, beginning in December this year.
Collectively, the G20 accounts for 85 per cent of global GDP.
33. Hindi Diwas 2022, celebrated on September 14
In 1949, the constituent Assembly of India recognized Hindi as the official language of the country and
adopted an Indo-Aryan language written in the Devanagari script as the Hindi language was mostly spoken
in most areas in India. To promote the Hindi language in every region of the country, from 1953 on
September 14, Hindi Diwas is celebrated every year. World Hindi Day is celebrated on January 10.
34. India observes Engineers Day on September 15 every year.
It is celebrated every year in honour of Sir Mokshagundam Vishweshvaraya (MV), who is credited as the
first Indian civil engineer, statesman and was also the 19th Diwan of Mysore.
Joining India, Sri Lanka and Tanzania also celebrate Engineers Day on September 15, 2022 in honour of Sir
MV. Every year.
Engineering Day 2022 is the 55th edition of the day.
35. Sikandar Raza, Tahlia McGrath win ICC Player of the Month award for August 2022
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the winners of the ICC Player of the Month awards for
August 2022 which sees Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza and Australia's Tahlia McGrath honoured following their
outstanding international performances during August.
36. TCS becomes India's most valuable brand in 2022, says Kantar BrandZ report
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is India's most-valuable brand in 2022 replacing HDFC Bank, which held
the number one spot since 2014, according to Kantar BrandZ report on India's most-valuable
brands.India's top-75 brands are worth $393 billion, Kantar said in its report.Telecom providers ' led by
Airtel at number 4 and Jio at number 10
37. JIMEX 2022: India, Japan begin joint naval drills in the Bay of Bengal
The sixth edition of Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2022 (JIMEX 22), hosted by the Indian Navy, began in
the Bay of Bengal. The Indian Navy is being represented by three indigenously designed and built
warships; Sahyadri, a multi-purpose stealth frigate and Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvettes Kadmatt and
Kavaratti. This edition marks the 10th anniversary of JIMEX, which began in Japan in 2012.
38. Roger Federer to retire from professional tennis after this year's Laver Cup
Roger Federer on September 15 announced that he is set to retire from professional tennis after next
week's Laver Cup.
The Swiss tennis legend (41) has won 20 Grand Slam titles. Following knee injuries, Federer has not
competed since Wimbledon in July 2021.
39. Pranav Anand becomes India's 76th Chess Grandmaster
Bengaluru teenager Pranav Anand became India's 76th Grandmaster after he crossed the 2,500 Elo mark
in the ongoing World Youth Chess Championship in Mamaia, Romania.
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Dibyendu Barua was the second Indian, after Viswanathan Anand to achieve the title of chess
grandmaster. Elo rating is named after its creator Arpad Elo, a Hungarian-American physics professor.
40. Iran signs formal MoU to join SCO; to become permanent member at 2023 India Summit
Iran has signed a memorandum of commitments to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO),
giving boost to India's focus on an inclusive connectivity agenda in the Eurasian region that would function
parallel to China's Belt and Road Initiative.
The value of Iran's exports to India increased by 35% in the first seven months of 2022, compared with a
year earlier. Ebrahim Raisi : President of Iran.
41. Varanasi declared as first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2022-2023 at Samarkand Summit
Varanasi has been nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital for the year 2022-2023 at
the 22nd Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit at Uzbekistan's Samarkand.
Notably, the regulations for the nomination of the SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital were adopted at the
Dushanbe SCO Summit in 2021.
42. India's CAD likely to remain within 3% of GDP: RBI bulletin
India's current account deficit (CAD), a key indicator of balance of payment of a country, is likely to remain
within 3 per cent of the GDP in 2022-23 as against 1.2% during the last fiscal, according to an article
published in the Reserve Bank's article titled 'State of the Economy'.
India's trade deficit during the first 5 months of 2022-23 widened to USD 124.5 billion.
43. World Patient Safety Day on 17th September 2022
World Patient Safety Day is one of WHO's global public health days. It was established in 2019.
This year the theme of the Patient Safety Day is "Medication without Harm".
For creating, awareness on patient safety issues among field-level functionaries, Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare has organised a week-long 'Rogi Kalyan Saptaah' from the 12th ' 17th September.
44. 22nd SCO Summit at Samarkand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with leaders of SCO nations including Russian President Vladimir Putin,
Chinese President Xi Jinping, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sarif, and Uzbekistan President Shavkat
Mirziyoyev participated in the 22nd SCO Summit at Samarkand in Uzbekistan.
45. PM Modi released Cheetahs in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh
The Prime Minister released eight cheetahs brought from Namibia at the Kuno National Park in Madhya
Pradesh. This is the world's first transcontinental project to restore large wild animals. For cheetah
reintroduction in India, out of 10 selected places in the country, Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh has
been found most suitable.
46. World Youth Chess Championships: GM Pranav Anand wins U16 title, Ilamparthi secures U14 title
India's latest Grandmaster Pranav Anand won the U-16 open title and A. R. Ilamparthi claimed the U-14
open gold in the World youth chess championship at Mamaia, Romania.
A day after meeting the stipulation to become India's 76th Grandmaster, Pranav Anand justified his top
billing by beating Augustin Droin to finish with 9 points from 11 rounds.
47. September 18, World Bamboo Day
September 18, World Bamboo Day is observed globally to increase awareness about the group of
evergreen, perennial plants that are the largest members of the grass family.
During the 8th World Bamboo Congress in Bangkok, the World Bamboo Organisation was formally
recognised on September 18, 2009.
There are over 1,400 species of bamboo around the world.
48. Ex-coach Sjoerd Marijne's book "Will Power" on Indian women's hockey rise set to release
Former Indian women's hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne is set to turn author with his upcoming book, "Will
Power", sharing the inside story of the team's incredible turnaround at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The
book, published by HarperCollins India, will hit the stands on September 21.
Janneke Schopman is the current chief coach of the Indian women's hockey team.
49. Bengaluru FC win maiden Durand Cup title, beat Mumbai City FC 3-1 in final
A goal each from young N. Sivasakthi and seasoned Alan Costa in the first and second half respectively set
up the victory for Bengaluru FC, which beat its Indian Super League (ISL) rival Mumbai City FC 2-1 in the
final of the 131st Durand Cup to claim its maiden crown in the historic competition.
The final match took place at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
50. With bronze in Belgrade, Bajrang Punia becomes 1st Indian to win 4 medals at world wrestling
championships
Ace grappler Bajrang Punia became the only Indian to claim four medals at the World Wrestling
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It is Bajrang's third bronze at the worlds. The celebrated Indian wrestler had earlier won a bronze at in
2013, silver in 2018 and bronze in 2019.
51. Indian Army activates satellite-based internet service on Siachen Glacier, world's highest battlefield
Indian Army activated satellite broadband-based internet service on the world's highest battlefield, Siachen
Glacier. The feat was achieved by the Indian Army's XIV Corps or Fire and Fury Corps' Siachen Signallers.
The achievement of installing satellite-based internet at an altitude of 10,061 feet on the Siachen Glacier
was announced by the Indian Army's XIV corps.
52. Gujarati film Chhello Show is India's official entry to Oscars 2023
The Film Federation of India has announced India's official entry to the Oscars 2023. The Gujarati film,
Chhello Show, which is titled Last Film Show in English, has been selected as India's official entry to the
95th Academy Awards. It has been selected in the Best International Feature Film category.
The film is directed by Pan Nalin.
53. International Day of Peace | 21 September
The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly.
The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through
observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.
The 2022 theme for the International Day of Peace is "End racism. Build peace."
54. World Alzheimer's Day 2022 | September 21
World Alzheimer's Day is part of the annual World Alzheimer's Month which is observed in September to
sensitize, educate, and demystify dementia. The month is being observed by the Alzheimer's Disease
International (ADI).
World Alzheimer's Day was first marked on 21 September 1994 at the opening of ADI's annual conference
in Edinburgh. This year's theme for World Alzheimer's Month is 'Know Dementia, know Alzheimer's'.
55. Maharashtra's Daulatabad Fort to be renamed as 'Devgiri' Fort
The Maharashtra government will rename the Daulatabad fort located near Aurangabad city to its old name
'Devgiri', state Tourism Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha has said.
The fort was renamed Daulatabad by Mohammed Tughlaq in the 14th Century who understood its
importance as a base for military operations in southern India.
56. World Rhino Day 2022 | September 22
World Rhino Day was announced by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) - South Africa in 2010. The day got
international recognition in 2011.
World Rhino Day is observed on September 22 every year to create awareness and educate people about
all the five species of rhinoceroses.
Javan and greater one horned rhino have one horn, whereas the white, black and sumatran rhinos have
two.
57. Dharmendra Pradhan launches SCALE app for skill development in leather sector
Union Minister for education and skill development Dharmendra Pradhan has launched the Skill
Certification Assessment for Leather Employees (SCALE) app which aims to provide a one-stop solution for
the skilling, learning, assessment, and employment needs of the leather industry. The app was launched at
the Central Leather Research Institute (CSIR), Chennai.
58. ADB Trims India Growth Estimate By 50 Basis Points To 7% For FY23
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reduced its forecast for India's gross domestic product growth for the
fiscal year 2022'2023 (FY23) to 7% from 7.2%, citing weak global demand and tightening monetary policy
to combat inflationary pressures brought on by high prices for oil and other commodities.
Takeo Konishi, the ADB's country director for India.
59. India bags UN award for its initiative to control, prevent hypertension under National Health Mission
In a significant achievement and recognition to country's efforts against hypertension, India has won a UN
award for its initiative to control and prevent hypertension under the government's National Health Mission.
The India Hypertension Control Initiative which is a large-scale hypertension intervention under National
Health Mission, has been recognized for the award,
60. Indian Railways installs ISRO-developed RTIS system for real-time train tracking
Real Time Train Information System (RTIS), developed in collaboration with ISRO, is being installed on the
locomotives for automatic acquisition of train movement timing at the stations, including that of arrival &
departure or run-through. They get automatically plotted on the control chart of those trains in the Control
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61. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurates 3rd edition of Lok Manthan programme in Guwahati
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the third edition of the Lok Manthan programme.
Lokmanthan is an august occasion where artists, intellectuals, and academicians are drawn from different
parts of the country converge and brainstorm on the questions that haunt the society.The theme of this
year's biennale is Lokparampara (Lok traditions)
62. Government's flagship programme 'Make in India' completes 8 years
The Government's flagship programme 'Make in India' completes eight-year on 25th September 2022.
Make in India initiative which was launched in 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Make In India has
substantial accomplishments across 27 sectors which include strategic sectors of manufacturing and
services as well.
63. Centre to rank 131 cities based on actions to improve air quality
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change will launch the 'Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan'
programme under National Clean Air Programme 2019 (NCAP) to rank cities based on their actions to
improve air quality. It will rank 131 cities in the country for implementing City Action Plans prepared as
part of NCAP for reducing air pollution up to 40 per cent by 2025-26.
64. India's 1st Avalanche Monitoring Radar installed in north Sikkim
The Indian Army and the Defence Geoinformatics and Research Establishment (DGRE) have jointly installed
the Avalanche Monitoring Radar, first of its kind in India, in north Sikkim. This radar has the capability to
detect avalanches within three seconds of their triggering and will assist in saving valuable life of troops
and civilians as also vehicles in super high altitude
65. Eliud Kipchoge breaks the world record at the 2022 Berlin marathon
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge shattered his own world record on Sunday (25 September), with a time of 2:01:09
to win the Berlin marathon.
Kipchoge's previous best in an official 42.2km race was 2:01:39 set on the same course in 2018.
Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa won the women's race in a course record of 2:15:37, the third fastest time in
history.
66. Ageas becomes first foreign company with 74% stake in Indian life insurer
Ageas Federal Life Insurance has become the first Indian life insurer to have 74% foreign shareholding
following the exit of IDBI Bank which sold its entire 25% stake to Ageas Insurance International NV.
Belgium-based Ageas Insurance International's stake in the life insurance company is now 74% from the
earlier 49%.Federal Bank continues to hold the remaining 26% stake
67. Adani & family top IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List
Gautam Adani and family, with an estimated wealth of '10,94,400 crore, has topped the IIFL Wealth Hurun
India Rich List 2022, which was released on Wednesday. With 116% growth as compared with the 2021
list, his daily wealth creation velocity is estimated at '1,612 crore.
Mukesh Ambani and family has been named as the second richest in India with wealth of '7,94,700 crore
68. Magnus Carlsen breaks 2900 barrier in Julius Baer Generation Cup win
GM Magnus Carlsen (Norway) won the Julius Baer Generation Cup, needing just two games vs. GM Arjun
Erigaisi (India)
Carlsen's performance makes him the first player to hit the historic 2900 Tour Rating mark and he has also
reached $180,000 in earnings on the Tour. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa stands second with $106,500.
69. India achieves significant landmarks in reduction of Child Mortality
As per the Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2020 released on 22nd September 2022 by
Registrar General of India (RGI), the country has been witnessing a progressive reduction in IMR, U5MR
and NMR since 2014 towards achieving the SDG's.
70. NASA's DART Mission Hits Asteroid in First-Ever Planetary Defense Test
NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART)- the world's first planetary defense technology
demonstration- successfully impacted its asteroid target, the agency's first attempt to move an asteroid in
space.
DART targeted the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos, a small body just 530 feet (160 meters) in diameter. It
orbits a larger, 2,560-foot (780-meter) asteroid called Didymos. NASA Administrator: Bill Nelson.
71. Asha Parekh to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award
The Information & Broadcasting Ministry announced that Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2020 will be
presented to Asha Parekh. The award will be presented at the National Film Award ceremony in New Delhi.
The Minister also announced that the 68 th National Film Awards will be held on September 30, 2022 and
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72. DRDO conducts successful tests of Very-Short Range Air Defence System missiles
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carried out two successful test flights of the
Very-Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile.
The missiles were test-fired from a ground-based portable launcher. The tests were carried out from the
Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, located off the coast of Odisha.
73. Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani On Time's 100 Emerging Leaders' List
Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani, son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has been named in the Time100
Next ' the magazine's list of the world's rising stars. Significantly, he is the only Indian on the list.
However, there is another Indian-born American business leader, Amrapali Gan, also on the list.
74. World Heart Day 2022, 29 September
Cardiovascular diseases are the biggest cause of death in the world and India. It is for that reason that
September 29 is marked as World Heart Day. The day hopes to promote awareness about the risks of
heart diseases and how to prevent them.
The theme for World Heart Day 2022 is 'Use Heart For Every Heart'.
75. India climbs six notches to 40th position in Global Innovation Index 2022
India climbed six notches to 40th position in the Global Innovation Index 2022 on account of improvement
in several parameters, according to a report by the Geneva-based World Intellectual Property Organization
(WIPO).
Switzerland, the United States, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands are the world's most-
innovative economies.
India was at 46th position in 2021. WIPO, Director General : Daren Tang.
76. PM Narendra Modi declares 36th National Games open in Ahmedabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 36th National Games at a grand Opening Ceremony at the
Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad.
The National Games are being held after a long hiatus of 7 years since its previous installment in the year
2015 when Kerala played host.
77. RBI hikes repo rate by 50 bps to 5.9%
The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 5-1 to up the policy repo rate by 50 basis points
(bps) to rein in the above target inflation and address concerns around weakening of the
currency.Following the 50 bps hike, the repo rate (the interest rate at which banks borrow funds from RBI
to overcome short-term liquidity mismatches) is at 5.90 per cent against 5.40
1. 'Nua Khai' festival celebrated in Odisha
In this festival, celebrated particularly in western odisha, the new rice of the season is offered to the deities
even before the crop is harvested. People take the 'new rice' so offered to the goddess as 'Prasad', thereby
symbolising their gratitude to the divine for blessing them with 'Anna' or food.The festival is being
celebrated on 1 September, 2022.
Mongolia: President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh gifts horse 'Tejas' to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh, the first Indian Defence Minister to visit Mongolia, was gifted a majestic horse 'Tejas' by
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Important General Knowledge Questions

1. Who serves as the head of the National Disaster (2) downward sloping and inelastic
Management Authority? (3) horizontal and perfectly elastic
(1) President (4) downward sloping and unitary
(2) Prime Minister
(3) Chief of Defence Staff 9. The Harappans madeA. Seals out of stoneB.
(4) Defence Minister Pots with yellow designsC. Spindle whorls made of
ironD. Gold vessels
2. Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme was (1) A and C only
introduced by amending the Citizenship Act, 1955 (2) A and D only
in August (3) A, B and C only
(1) 1995 (4) B, C and D only
(2) 2000
(3) 2010 10. The World longest Andes Mountain is located in
(4) 2005 which continent?
(1) Europe
3. Special Marriage Act, 1954 gives provision for (2) Africa
civil marriage for (3) North America
(1) people of India (4) South America
(2) Indian nationals in foreign countries
(3) None of the above Answer Keys
(4) both A and B 1. 2 2. 4 3. 4 4. 2 5. 1 6. 2 7. 4 8. 3 9. 2 10.
4 11. 2 12. 3 13. 4
4. Darpana Academy of Performing Arts was
established by 14. Identify the incorrectly matched Mahajanapada
(1) Rukmini Devi Arundale with its capital.
(2) Mrinalini Sarabhai (1) Agna - Champa
(3) Sonal Mansingh (2) Kuru - Indraprastha
(4) Yamini Krishnamurthy (3) Matsya - Viratnagar
(4) Vajji - Kausambi
5. Advent of who among the following in the year
1484 marked a very important landmark in the 15. The term 'Los Angeles smog' is used for:
development of Carnatic music? (1) Photochemical smog
(1) Purandaradasa (2) Sulfurous smog
(2) Madhawacharya (3) Industrial smog
(3) Kanakadasa (4) Acid fumes
(4) Vyasatirtha
16. Winds blowing from subtropical high-pressure
6. Which of the following classical dance form is area to equatorial low-pressure area are known as:
named after a village in the Krishna district of (1) Polar Easterlies
Andhra Pradesh? (2) Westerlies
(1) Kathakali (3) Tropical Easterlies
(2) Kuchipudi (4) Either A or B
(3) Kathak
(4) Sattriya 17. Which Article of Indian Constitution deals with
Uniform Civil Code ?
7. Which of the following is the oldest and perhaps (1) Article 37
the grandest form of Hindustani vocal music? (2) Article 44
(1) Dhamar (3) Article 47
(2) Tarana (4) Article 34
(3) Thumri
(4) Dhrupad 18. Which of the following is CORRECT about
Ashoka?
8. Under perfect competition, the demand curve (1) He appointed Rajukas for the administration of
for the firm is: justice
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(3) The first Buddhist council was organised by (1) Oxidation involves loss of electrons
Ashoka (2) Oxidation means gain of electrons
(4) Chandragupta Maurya was succeeded by (3) Atom or molecule assumes negative charge
Ashoka after oxidation
(4) All are true
19. Whom among the following was NOT a
member in the State Reorganization Commission 26. Who among the following administers the oath
constituted in 1953? of office to the President of India?
(1) Fazal Ali (1) Chief Justice of High court, Delhi
(2) H. N. Kunzru (2) Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India
(3) Gulzarilal Nanda (3) Prime Minister of India
(4) K. M. Panikkar (4) Vice president of India

20. Which of the following is incorrect about Indian Answer Keys

political associations? 14. 4 15. 1 16. 2 17. 2 18. 1 19. 3 20. 3 21.
(1) Madras Native Association was founded by 3 22. 2 23. 1 24. 4 25. 1 26. 2
Gajula Lakshminarasu in 1852.
(2) (B) The Madras Mahajana Sabha (MMS) 27. Which one of the following was the reason
eventually got amalgamated with the Indian behind the observation of Day of Deliverance?
Nation Congress. (1) Creation of Pakistan
(3) Poona Sarvajinik Sabha was founded by Bal (2) End of Congress rule in 1939
Gangadhar Tilak in 1870. (3) Creation of provisional government by INA
(4) They laid the foundation for Nationalism (4) Launch of Quit India movement
through political campaigns and economic
criticism. 28. Which of the following enzyme digests proteins
such as those in meat, seeds, and dairy products
21. What is the nickname of the National Football in the stomach?
Team of Italy? (1) Amylase
(1) Les Bleus (2) Maltase
(2) Seleção (3) Pepsin
(3) Azzurri (4) Helicase
(4) La Furia Roja
29. Which of the following is the most suitable
22. Which among the following pairs of regional condition for formation of Laterite Soil?
kingdoms is correctly matched with its founder? (1) high temperature and heavy rainfall with
(1) Hyderabad- Murshid kuli Khan alternate wet and dry periods
(2) Awadh- Saadat khan (2) Low temperature and heavy rainfall with long
(3) Bengal- Kilich Khan wet periods
(4) All the above (3) Low temperature and heavy rainfall with long
dry periods
23. Which hormone contains Iodine? (4) high temperature and low rainfall with long dry
(1) Thyroxine periods
(2) Renin
(3) Thyroid Stimulating Hormone 30. Ken Gharial Sanctuary is found in which Indian
(4) Insulin state?
(1) Gujarat
24. Which of the following is not a tributary of (2) Karnataka
Indus? (3) Jharkhand
(1) Shyok (4) Madhya Pradesh
(2) Zanskar
(3) Nubra Answer Keys
(4) Manas 27. 2 28. 3 29. 1 30. 4
25. Which of the following options is true with
respect to oxidation?

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1. 2 2. 4 3. 4 4. 2 5. 1 6. 2 7. 4 8. 3 9. 2 10. 4
11. 2 12. 3 13. 4 14. 4 15. 1 16. 2 17. 2 18. 1 19. 3 20. 3
21. 3 22. 2 23. 1 24. 4 25. 1 26. 2 27. 2 28. 3 29. 1 30. 4

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Important Computer Knowledge Questions

1. A primary key consisting of more than one

attribute is called 8. Convert 11000011 to hexadecimal.
(1) compound key (1) C1
(2) composite key (2) B3
(3) double key (3) C3
(4) mixed key (4) D3

2. The minimum size of the IPv6 header is 9. In MS Excel, under which tab is the Freeze
(1) 10 bytes panes option found?
(2) 20 bytes (1) Insert
(3) 30 bytes (2) File
(4) 40 bytes (3) View
(4) Help
3. Which of the following is an example of a set of
utilities software which are not shipped with the 10. Which of the following shortcut opens the
operating system but are required to improve the Microsoft Windows Task Manager in Windows 10?
performance of the system? (1) Ctrl+Shift+Alt
(1) Formatting utility (2) Ctrl+Shift+Tab
(2) Disk cleaner tool (3) Ctrl+Shift+Home
(3) Disk defragmentation tool (4) Ctrl+Shift+Esc
(4) System restore utility
11. Which of the following is a network of networks
4. Which of the following is an Indian alternative to that is not restricted to the same geographical
the twitter app? location as a LAN would be?
(1) Tweet (1) MAN
(2) Koo (2) WAN
(3) Chirp (3) PAN
(4) Kakao (4) SAN

5. Which of the following is an analog device that 12. In MS Access which of the following can be
regenerates the weakened signals in the cable to used to get the value of a particular field from a
which it is connected? specified set of records?
(1) Regenerator (1) DLookup
(2) Amplifier (2) FLookup
(3) Switch (3) RLookup
(4) Repeater (4) ALookup

6. Which of the following is TRUE regarding plug-in 13. Which of the following is a search engine
web browsers? created and operated by Microsoft?
(1) A plug-in is a complete program or may be a (1) Chrome
third-party software. (2) Bing
(2) Plug-in do not boost the performance of the (3) Opera
browser (4) DuckDuckGo
(3) Plug-in also referred to as extension
(4) A plug-in is not a complete program and so is Answer Keys
used to add only a particular functionality to the 1. 2 2. 4 3. 2 4. 2 5. 4 6. 1 7. 3 8. 3 9. 3 10.
browser. 4 11. 2 12. 1 13. 2

7. Which of the following is a standard for high 14. Which of the following refers to the slots on
speed wireless communication for mobile phones, the motherboard into which a cable of external
including IoT and wearables? device is plugged in?
(1) UMTS (1) Cable
(2) Edge (2) Central Processing Unit
(3) VoLTE (3) Synthesizer
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sensitive usage data using the user's internet

15. Which of the following refers to the maximum connection without the consent of the user?
number of bits that a CPU can process at a time? (1) Adware
(1) Word Length (2) Spyware
(2) Time Limit (3) Rootkit
(3) Control Length (4) Virus
(4) Timing Unit
19. Which of the following feature in MS Word is
16. Which of the following type of scanner would useful for automatically fixing misspelled words
you not find typically in a library where books are and correcting capitalization of words?
scanned? (1) Auto Change
(1) Flatbed Scanner (2) Spell Checker
(2) Sheet fed Scanner (3) Auto Correct
(3) Handheld Scanner (4) Thesaurus
(4) Integrated Scanner
20. Which of the following type of network connect
17. Which of the following would you usually NOT exactly two hosts in a dedicated fashion?
find on a Windows 10 Taskbar? (1) Bus Topology
(1) Start Button (2) Mesh Topology
(2) Open Programmes (3) Point-to-Point Topology
(3) Alexa (4) Ring Topology
(4) Notifications
Answer Keys
18. Which of the following refers to the software 14. 4 15. 1 16. 2 17. 3 18. 2 19. 3 20. 3
that infiltrates a computing device and steals

Answer Keys

1. 2 2. 4 3. 2 4. 2 5. 4 6. 1 7. 3 8. 3 9. 3 10. 4
11. 2 12. 1 13. 2 14. 4 15. 1 16. 2 17. 3 18. 2 19. 3 20. 3

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1. 2 have it now, is entirely his gift to posterity. He

The Disaster Management Act, 2005 is in news introduced the Malavagowla scale as the basic
these days yet again. The Act was enacted in the scale for music instruction. He also framed graded
country on 26th December, 2005. It came into exercises, forming part of the series of lessons to
effect in the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami, when beginners of music.
the country lost thousands of lives. It was passed
by the government for efficient management of 6. 2
disasters, including preparation of mitigation In fact, Kuchipudi is the name of a village in the
strategies, capacity-building and related matters. Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. It is about 35
The Prime Minister serves as the head of the km. from Vijayawada. Andhra has a very long
National Disaster Management Authority, the nodal tradition of dance-drama which was known under
agency which holds the mandate to lay down the generic name of Yakshagana. In the 17th
policies for disaster management. century, the Kuchipudi style of Yakshagana was
conceived by Siddhendra Yogi, a talented
2. 4 Vaishnava poet and visionary who had the capacity
In response to persistent demands for "dual to give concrete shape to some of his visions. He
citizenship" particularly from the Diaspora in North was steeped in the literary Yakshagana tradition
America and other developed countries and being guided by his guru Teerthanaaraayana Yogi
keeping in view the Government's deep who composed the Krishna-Leelatarangini. a
commitment towards fulfilling the aspirations and kaavya in Sanskrit.
expectations of Overseas Indians, the Overseas
Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme was introduced 7. 4
by amending the Citizenship Act, 1955 in August Dhrupad is the oldest and perhaps the grandest
2005. form of Hindustani vocal music, which is believed
to have originated from earlier forms like the
3. 4 'Prabandha' and the 'Dhruvapada'. Dhrupad
All marriages in India can be registered under the reached its zenith of glory during the reign of the
respective personal law Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Mughal Emperor Akbar, who engaged masters like
Muslim Marriage Act, 1954, or under the Special Baba Gopal Das, Swami Haridas, Tansen and Baiju
Marriage Act, 1954. It is the duty of the judiciary Bawra to perform it. Towards the beginning of the
to ensure that the rights of both the husband and 13th century A. D. , Dhrupad consolidated itself as
wife are protected. The Special Marriage Act, 1954 a classical form of music. It was adapted for court
is an Act of the Parliament of India with provision performance during the reign of Raja Man Singh
for civil marriage for people of India and all Indian Tomar (1486-1517 A. D. ) of Gwalior. Dhrupad has
nationals in foreign countries, irrespective of been in decline since the 18th century.
religion or faith followed by either party.
8. 3
4. 2 Under perfect competition, the demand curve for
Darpana Academy of Performing Arts is a school the firm is horizontal and perfectly elastic. It
for performing arts in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, means that the firm can sell any amount of the
established by Mrinalini Sarabhai and Vikram product at the price determined by the industry,
Sarabhai in 1949, it has been directed by their but the firm cannot vary the price.
daughter Mallika Sarabhai for the last three
decades. 9. 2
The Harappans made seals out of stone. These
5. 1 are generally rectangular and usually have an
The advent of Purandaradasa, in the year 1484, animal carved on them.
marked a very important landmark in the The Harappans also made pots with
development of Carnatic music. He effected such a beautiful black designs.
thorough systematisation and refinement in the Archaeologists have also found spindle
art, that, up to the present day, it has remained whorls,made of terracotta and faience. These
the same. He has been justly termed as "Carnatic were used to spin thread.
Sangeeta Pitamaha". He was not merely a Gold and silver were used to make ornaments
composer but a Lakshanakara of the highest and vessels.
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The Andes, or Andean Mountains, are the longest
mountain range in the world and are located along 15. 1
the western coast of South America. The Andes · Photochemical smog, which is also known as
Mountains extend from north to south along the "Los Angeles smog," occurs most prominently in
western edge of South America. The range urban areas that have large numbers of
consists of several transverse and parallel automobiles.
mountain ranges, which chain together to form the · It is a type of air pollution characterized by high
Andes. These chains of mountains are called levels of ozone and low visibility, typically found in
'cordillera', originating from the Spanish word cities located in a valley (e.g., Los Angeles,
'cordilla', which means 'rope'. Denver, Mexico City).

11. 2 16. 2
The central board, the apex body in the RBI's Winds blowing from subtropical high-pressure area
organisational structure, is primarily responsible to equatorial low-pressure area (Extremely steady
for the oversight of the central bank. The board is winds) are known as Westerlies. Since they travel
appointed by the government under the provisions from high latitude to low latitude area, they
of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The board become gradually hot & dry and hence have a
has 15 seats, of which five are official directors great capacity to hold moisture. They cause
and 10 are non-official directors. RBI governor is considerable rainfall on eastern margins of the
the chief executive of the board. News: Central continents as they get moisture after blowing over
Government has re-nominated Satish Kashinath oceans.
Marathe and Swaminathan Gurumurthy as part-
time, non-official Directors on the Central Board of 17. 2
RBI for a further period of four years with effect The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) calls for the
from August 11, 2022. formulation of one law for India, which would be
applicable to all religious communities in matters
12. 3 such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption.
The Brahmaputra marks the easternmost The code comes under Article 44 of the
boundary of the Himalayas. Beyond the Dihang Constitution, which lays down that the state shall
gorge, the Himalayas bend sharply to the south endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the
and spread along the eastern boundary of India. citizens throughout the territory of India.
They are known as the Purvanchal or the Eastern The objective of Article 44 of the Directive
hills and mountains. These hills running through Principles in the Indian Constitution was to address
the north-eastern states are mostly composed of the discrimination against vulnerable groups and
strong sandstones, which are sedimentary rocks. harmonise diverse cultural groups across the
Covered with dense forests, they mostly run as country.
parallel ranges and valleys. The Purvanchal
comprises the Patkai hills, the Naga hills, the 18. 1
Manipur hills and the Mizo hills. He appointed Rajukas for the administration
of justice. Ashoka did not force Buddhist faith on
13. 4 the subjects on the other made gifts to non-
In some plants, like grass, Monstera and the Buddhist also. The third Buddhist council was
banyan tree, roots arise from parts of the plant organised by Ashoka and missionaries were sent
other than the radicle and are called adventitious not only to South India but also to Srilanka and
roots. other countries. Chandragupta Maurya was
succeeded by Bindhusara, whose reign was
14. 4 important for links with Greeks. The was further
Some of the Mahajanapadas Capital succeeded by Ashoka.
Anga Champa
Magadh Rajagir 19. 3
Kasi Kasi Then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru appointed
Vatsa Kausambi the States Reorganisation Commission in
Kuru Indraprastha December 1953, with the remit to reorganise the
Matsya Viratnagar Indian states. The new commission was headed by
Vajji Vaishali the retired Chief Justice of the Supreme

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N. Kunzru and K. M. Panikkar. The effects of the thyroid come from two iodine
containing-hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and
20. 3 thyroxine (T4). T3 is one of two major hormones
Options A, B and D are correct: made by your thyroid, a small, butterfly-shaped
Economic Critique of British Imperialism: The early gland located near the throat. The other hormone
nationalists, led by Dadabhai Naoroji, R.C. Dutt, is called thyroxine (T4.) T3 and T4 work together
Dinshaw Wacha and others, carefully analysed the to regulate how your body uses energy.
political economy of British rule in India, and put
forward the "drain theory" to explain British 24. 4
exploitation of India. They opposed the The Indus originates in the northern slopes of the
transformation of a basically self-sufficient Indian Kailash range in Tibet near Lake Manasarovar. It
economy into a colonial economy (i.e., a supplier follows a north-westerly course through Tibet. It
of raw materials and foodstuff, an importer of enters Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir.
finished goods and a field of investment for British Several tributaries - the Zanskar, the Shyok, the
capital). Thus, the Moderates were able to create Nubra and the Hunza join it in the Kashmir region.
an all-India public opinion that British rule in India Manas is a major tributary of the
was the major cause of India's poverty and Brahmaputra river.
economic backwardness
They were able to create a wide national 25. 1
awakening of all Indians having common interests Oxidation is the loss of electrons during a
and the need to rally around a common reaction by a molecule, atom or ion. Oxidation
programme against a common enemy, and above occurs when the oxidation state of a molecule,
all, the feeling of belonging to one nation. They atom or ion is increased. The opposite process is
trained people in political work and popularised called reduction, which occurs when there is a gain
modern ideas. of electrons or the oxidation state of an atom,
In May 1884, the Madras Mahajana Sabha was molecule, or ion decreases.
organised by G. Subramaniam, Viraraghavachari,
Ananda Charlu, Rangiah, Balaji Rao and Salem 26. 2
Ramaswamy. With the launch of the Indian According to the Article 60 of Indian Constitution,
National Congress, after the completion of the every President and every person acting as
second provincial conference of Madras Mahajana President or discharging the functions of the
Sabha, the leaders after attending the first session President shall, before entering upon his office,
of the Indian National Congress (INC) in Bombay make and subscribe in the presence of the Chief
amalgamated the MMS with the INC. Justice of India.
Option C is incorrect:
The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was founded in 1867 27. 2
by Mahadeo Govind Ranade and others, with the The Muslim League celebrated the end of Congress
object of serving as a bridge between the rule as a day of deliverance on 22 December 1939.
government and the people. Many eminent On that day, the League passed resolutions in
personalities such as Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Gopal various places against Congress for its alleged
Hari Deshmukh, Maharshi Annasaheb Patwardhan, atrocities against Muslims. The demonstration of
etc. served as the Presidents of the organisation. Nationalist Muslims was dubbed as anti-Islamic
and denigrated. It was in this atmosphere that the
21. 3 League passed its resolution on 26 March 1940 in
The Italy national side are known as the Azzurri Lahore demanding a separate nation for Muslims.
on account of the colour of their shirts, and one of
the most decorated countries in international 28. 3
football. • Pepsin, the powerful enzyme in gastric juice
that digests proteins such as those in meat, eggs,
22. 2 seeds, or dairy products.
Murshid kuli Khan Bengal • Pepsin is an endopeptidase that initiates the
Saadat khan Awadh process of protein digestion in the stomach.
Kilich Khan Hyderabad
Martanda Varma Kerala
Guru Gobind Singh Punjab

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29. 1 summits of the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats

Laterite soil is reddish to yellow in color with a (Rajmahal Hills, Vindhyas, Satpuras, and Malwa
lower content of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, Plateau), southern parts of Maharashtra, parts of
lime, and magnesia with 90 - 100% of iron, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal Orissa,
aluminium, titanium, and manganese oxides. Jharkhand, Kerala, Assam, and Meghalaya.
The laterite soil is formed under conditions of high
temperature and heavy rainfall with alternate wet 30. 4
and dry periods, which leads to leaching of soil, Ken Gharial Sanctuary is approx. 25 km from
leaving only oxides of iron and Aluminium. Khajuraho and connected by road. Sanctuary is
It lacks fertility due to a lower base-exchanging spread over an area of 45.202 sq.km. It is a
capacity and a lower content of nitrogen, nature tourism site in Panna national park area
phosphorus, and potassium. in Madhya Pradesh. Several beautiful rivers rise
In India, laterite soil is widespread, covering over from the Vindhya hill ranges of Central India.
10% of the total geographical area, namely on the

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Solutions: CK Questions

1. 2 6. 1
If no single attribute in a relation is able to Add-ons and plug-ins are the tools that help to
uniquely distinguish the tuples, then more than extend and modify the functionality of the
one attribute is taken together as the primary key. browser. Both the tools boost the performance of
Such a primary key consisting of more than one the browser, but are different from each other.
attribute is called Composite Primary key. A plug-in is a complete program or may be a third-
party software. For example, Flash and Java are
2. 4 plug-ins. A Flash player is required to play a video
The size of the IPv6 header has doubled from 20 in the browser. A plug-in is a software that is
bytes for a minimum-sized IPv4 header to 40 installed on the host computer and can be used by
bytes. However, the new IPv6 header contains the browser for multiple functionalities and can
source and destination addresses that are four even be used by other applications as well.
times longer than IPv4 source and destination On the other hand, an add-on is not a complete
addresses program and so is used to add only a particular
functionality to the browser. An add-on is also
3. 2 referred to as an extension in some browsers.
Software used for maintenance and configuration Adding the functionality of a sound and graphics
of the computer system is called system utility. card is an example of an add-on.
Some system utilities are shipped with the
operating system for example disk 7. 3
defragmentation tool, formatting utility, system Voice over LongTerm Evolution (VoLTE) is a
restore utility, etc. Another set of utilities are those standard for high speed wireless communication
which are not shipped with the operating system for mobile phones, including IoT and wearables.
but are required to improve the performance of
the system, for example, anti-virus software, disk 8. 3
cleaner tool, disk compression software, etc. Binary to hexadecimal
• Start at the rightmost digit and break the binary
4. 2 number into nibbles.
Koo is an alternative app to Twitter, built for • Next, convert each nibble into hexadecimal
Indians in order to be able to share their views • Put the hexadecimal digits together.
using Indian languages. For converting 11000011 to hexadecimal
Koo is India's newest microblogging site for Break into nibbles: 1100 0011.
sharing personal updates and opinions. For Indian 1100 = hexadecimal C and 0011 = hexadecimal 3.
users, it is a Twitter counterpart, and discussions Hence C3 is the hexadecimal equivalent.
on this site are similar to those on Twitter: they
revolve on intriguing themes. Koo was formerly 9. 3
designated as an Atma Nirbhar App and was the To keep an area of a worksheet visible while you
winner of the Atma Nirbhar App Innovation scroll to another area of the worksheet, go to
Challenge. The Indian government hosted this the View tab, where you can Freeze Panes to lock
event in August 2020. specific rows and columns in place, or you can
Split panes to create separate windows of the
5. 4 same worksheet.
Data is carried in the form of signals over the
cable. These signals can travel a specified distance 10. 4
(usually about 100 m). Signals lose their strength Ctrl+Shift+Esc is a keyboard shortcut that opens
beyond this limit and become weak. In such the Microsoft Windows Task Manager in all
conditions, original signals need to be regenerated. versions of Windows since Windows 95.
A repeater is an analog device that works with
signals on the cables to which it is connected. The 11. 2
weakened signal appearing on the cable is In its simplest form, a wide-area network
regenerated and put back on the cable by a (WAN) is a collection of local-area networks
repeater. (LANs) or other networks that communicate with
one another. A WAN is essentially a network of
networks, with the Internet the world's largest
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WANs are not restricted to the same geographical

location as a LAN would be. A LAN can be set up in
any number of geographical areas and be 17. 3
connected to a WAN - meaning a WAN is not The taskbar is an element of an operating system
constrained to one specific location. located at the bottom of the screen.
It allows you to locate and launch programs
12. 1 through Start and the Start menu or view any
In Access desktop databases you can use program that is currently open.
the DLookup function to get the value of a On the right side of the taskbar is the Notification
particular field from a specified set of records (a Area that allows you to check the date and time,
domain). items running in the background.
Syntax One cannot find 'Alexa' on a taskbar. It is a
DLookup( expr, domain [, criteria] ) Virtual assistant AI device.

13. 2 18. 2
Bing is a search engine created and operated by Spyware is a type of malware that perform
Microsoft, replacing its former Live Search, certain tasks include watching and tracking of user
Windows Live Search, and MSN Search offerings. actions and collecting personal data.
Spyware programs generally install themselves on
14. 4 user computer and provides profit to the third
Ports are slots on the motherboard into which a party by collecting data of user without his
cable of external device is plugged in. External awareness.
devices are connected to a computer using cables Moreover, spyware steal passwords and personal
and ports. information of the users by running in background
Examples of external devices attached via ports in the system.
are the mouse, keyboard, monitor, microphone,
speakers, etc. 19. 3
In Microsoft Word, the AutoCorrect feature is
15. 1 useful for automatically fixing misspelled words
In computing, word size (or Word and correcting capitalization of words. However, if
Length) refers to the maximum number of bits you do not want some of the corrections to be
that a CPU can process at a time. done automatically, you can turn off some or all
A word is a fixed-sized piece of data which AutoCorrect features. You can also add new
is dictated by the processor hardware automatic corrections on words you commonly
architecture; fixed in a sense that it is the mistype or remove words you do not want
maximum size that the processor is always using, automatically corrected.
yet variable in the sense that word sizes vary
amongst processor architectures, most notably 20. 3
because of generation and the state of technology. Point-to-point networks contains exactly two
hosts such as computer, switches or routers,
16. 2 servers connected back to back using a single
Sheet-fed scanners deal with only paper piece of cable. Often, the receiving end of one host
scanning and are not used for scanning 3D is connected to sending end of the other and vice-
objects or books. These are more business- versa. If the hosts are connected point-to-point
oriented scanners that are used in offices and logically, then may have multiple intermediate
workplaces as opposed to those used in libraries or devices. But the end hosts are unaware of
archives. underlying network and see each other as if they
are connected directly.

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