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Current Affairs Quiz 2022

1.The latest version of ‘Consumer Protection Act’ was passed in which year?

[A] 2010 [B] 2015 [C] 2019 [D] 2021

2.Which country launched the ‘Better Health Smoke-Free’ campaign?

[A] Australia [B] UK [C] India [D] France

3.Which state government slashed Rs 25 per litre on petrol and diesel prices for two-wheelers owned by the poor?

[A] Odisha [B] Tamil Nadu [C] Jharkhand [D] Kerala

4.Which neighbouring country of India has formed a ‘Hindu Temple Management Committee’?

[A] Pakistan [B] Afghanistan [C] Bangladesh [D] Myanmar

5. Nalabana Bird Sanctuary is located in which state/UT?

[A] West Bengal [B] Odisha [C] Andhra Pradesh [D] Karnataka

6. ‘Electric Bike Taxi Scheme’ is the initiative of which Indian state/UT?

[A] Tamil Nadu [B] Odisha [C] Telangana [D] Karnataka

7. Dr Vaikuntam, Bob Singh Dhillon and Dr Pradeep Merchant, are the recipients of which famous award?

[A] Order of Canada [B] Order of Japan

[C] Order of Singapore [D] Order of Sri Lanka

8. China has recently released a list of “standardised names” for 15 places in which Indian state?

[A] Sikkim [B] Uttarakhand [C] Aruchanal Pradesh [D] Assam

9. What is the name of the annual meteor shower, which is active during January?

[A] Quadrantids [B] Geminids [C] Leonids [D] Ursids

10. Which Union Ministry has released draft National Air Sports Policy (NASP)?

[A] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports [B] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[C] Ministry of Renewable Energy [D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

11. Nandur Madhmeshwar bird sanctuary is situated in which state/UT?

[A] Tamil Nadu [B] Karnataka [C] Maharashtra [D] Madhya Pradesh

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12. The New Jan Shatabdi Express inaugurated between Agartala and Jiribam connects Tripura with which state?

[A] Kolkata [B] Manipur [C] Sikkim [D] Assam

13. “Veer Baal Diwas” is associated with which religion?

[A] Hinduism [B] Sikhism [C] Buddhism [D] Jainism

14. ‘Mission Parvarish’ is associated with which state?

[A] Uttar Pradesh [B] Assam [C] Bihar [D] Odisha

15. Orang National Park is located in which state/UT?

[A] Uttar Pradesh [B] Assam [C] Bihar [D] Himachal Pradesh

16. Which state launched the ‘Smart Township’ scheme?

[A] Andhra Pradesh [B] Odisha [C] Gujarat [D] Kerala

17. S Somanath is appointed as the Chairman of which organization?

[A] ONGC [B] IOCL [C] ISRO [D] DRDO

18. Which type of LED uses an organic compound as film which emits light in response to an electric current?

[A] QLED [B] OLED [C] Beta LED [D] Meta LED

19. A 10th century stone idol of Goat Head Yogini, is returned to India from which country?

[A] USA [B] UK [C] Greece [D] Germany

20. The world’s largest fish breeding area has been discovered near which Sea?

[A] Antarctic Weddell Sea [B] Caspian Sea

[C] Black Sea [D] Mediterranean Sea

21. India recently undertook a ‘Maritime Partnership Exercise’ in the Bay of Bengal with which country?

[A] Australia [B] Japan [C] France [D] Sri Lanka

22. Which institution developed the ‘UV-C technology’ for disinfection?

[A] IIT- Madras [B] CSIR [C] BARC [D] DRDO

23. ‘Protoblepharus Apatani’ is a new species of lizard discovered in which state?

[A] Sikkim [B] Arunachal Pradesh [C] Karnataka [D] Goa

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24. Senior bureaucrat Vikram Dev Dutt is the new Chairman & Managing Director of which organisation?

[A] Air India [B] Life Insurance Corporation

[C] Central Electronics Limited [D] Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd

25. Which global institution implemented the ‘3-D Virtual Diplomacy’?

[A] UNICEF [B] UNSC [C] UNESCO [D] WTO

26. What is the theme of the “The International Day of Education” 2021?

[A] Changing Course, Transforming Education [B] Education amidst the Pandemic
[C] Education in ensuring peace [D] Equitable and Quality education for all

27. Which Ministry is associated with the “Online Storage Management (OSM)”?

[A]Ministry of Textiles [B] Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
[C] Ministry of Electronics and IT [D] Ministry of Agriculture and Family Welfare

28. Which state governments signed agreement to rejuvenate the Saraswati River by constructing Adi Badra Dam?

[A] Haryana- Himachal Pradesh [B] Gujarat- Rajasthan

[C] Haryana- Punjab [D] Himachal Pradesh- Delhi

29. Which country is associated with the “Aboriginal flag”, which was seen in the news recently?

[A] USA [B] UK [C] Australia [D] China

30. Which country has published trial rules for the approval of gene-edited plants?

[A] USA [B] China [C] Indonesia [D] Israel

31. ‘Gallantry Awards’, ‘Jeevan Raksha Padak’, ‘The President’s Police Medals’ are usually conferred on which
occasion?

[A] Independence Day [B] Republic Day [C] Parakram Diwas [D] Ekta Diwas

32. Prabha Atre, who was conferred the Padma Vibhushan is associated with which field?

[A] Literature [B] Music [C] Sports [D] Civil Service

33. ‘January 26’ is marked as ‘National Day’ and ‘Invasion Day’ by indigenous people of which country?

[A] Japan [B] Australia [C] New Zealand [D] Thailand

34. Pandit Jasraj was associated with which field?

[A] Literature [B] Vocal Music [C] Kathak [D] Painting

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35. What is the name of the Tropical Storm which made landfall on three southern African countries?

[A] Rina [B] Ana [C] Boss [D] Sue

36. As of 2022, which country is the top Steel Producer in the world?

[A] India [B] China [C] USA [D] Australia

37. The Lunar New Year 2022 marks the start of Year of which animal?

[A] Year of Ox [B] Year of Tiger [C] Year of Pig [D] Year of Lion

38. ‘Cyornis and Zosterops’ are the recently discovered genus of which species, discovered from Borneo?

[A] Moth [B] Bird [C] Turtle [D] Spider

39. RAMP Programme, which was announced in the Union Budget, aims to improve productivity of which sector?

[A] Agriculture [B] MSME [C] Textile [D] Coal

40. Union Budget announced a scheme to promote chemical-free natural farming with pilot project along which river?

[A] Brahmaputra [B] Ganga [C] Yamuna [D] Narmada

41. ‘Scheme for enhancement of competitiveness of capital goods sector’ is associated with which Ministry?

[A] Ministry of Steel [B] Ministry of Heavy Industries

[C] Ministry of Textiles [D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry

42. Skeletal remains of a man buried near a headless horse have been found in which country?

[A] Russia [B] Greece [C] Germany [D] China

43. An ancient temple dating from the early centuries of Buddhism has been unearthed in Swat valley of which country?

[A] India [B] Pakistan [C] Sri Lanka [D] Nepal

44. Which is the venue of the 2028 Olympic Games?

[A] Paris [B] Rome [C] Los Angeles [D] Moscow

45. Which Indian state issued an order to mandate ‘Uniform style of clothes’ to educational institution?

[A] Bihar [B] Uttar Pradesh [C] Karnataka [D] Goa

46. India recently held a ‘High Level Conference on Renewable Energy (RE)’ along with which bloc?

[A] SAARC [B] ASEAN [C] BRICS [D] G-20

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47. “Winter Camp” exercise is associated with which bloc?

[A] G-7 [B] BRICS [C] NATO [D] African Union

48. Which global bloc is associated with the ‘Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator’?

[A] BRICS [B] G-20 [C] G-7 [D] ASEAN

49. What is the limit of offline digital payment per transaction, as per RBI’s recent notification?

[A] Rs 100 [B] Rs 200 [C] Rs 500 [D] Rs 1000

50. Which Ministry releases the Consumer Price Index?

[A] Ministry of Home Affairs [B] Ministry of Finance

[C] Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation [D] Ministry of Commerce

ANSWERS

1. The latest version of ‘Consumer Protection Act’ was passed in which year?

[A] 2010 [B] 2015 [C] 2019 [D] 2021

Correct Answer: C [2019]

Notes: The Union Government in exercise of the powers conferred by the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 has notified the
Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021. As per the new rules, Direct selling entity and direct sellers are
prohibited from Promoting a Pyramid Scheme or enroll any person to such scheme or participate in such arrangement.
They are also prohibited from participating in money circulation scheme in the name of direct selling business.

2. Which country launched the ‘Better Health Smoke-Free’ campaign?

[A] Australia [B] UK [C] India [D] France

Correct Answer: B [UK]

Notes: The UK government has launched a new initiative named ‘Better Health Smoke-Free’ campaign, which highlights
the impact of adult smokers on younger people. The campaign has urged the smokers to quit smoking. As per the data
released by the campaign, 4.9 per cent of teenagers whose parents smoke have also adopted the habit. New Zealand has
also set goals to go smoke-free by 2030.

3. Which state government slashed Rs 25 per litre on petrol and diesel prices for two-wheelers owned by the poor?

[A] Odisha [B] Tamil Nadu [C] Jharkhand [D] Kerala

Correct Answer: C [Jharkhand]

Notes: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced concession of Rs 25 per litre on petrol and diesel prices for
two-wheelers owned by the poor. The concession will be given for 10 litres of petrol for every month. An amount of Rs 25
per litre would be transferred to the bank account of poor ration card holders.

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4. Which neighbouring country of India has formed a ‘Hindu Temple Management Committee’?

[A] Pakistan [B] Afghanistan [C] Bangladesh [D] Myanmar

Correct Answer: A [Pakistan]

Notes: The Pakistan Ministry of Religious Affairs has formed a Hindu Temple Management Committee, to act as a bridge
between the non-Muslim population and the state. As per media reports, the Committee will look after matters related to
Hindu places of worship. The formation of the committee will help in resolving the issues of the Pakistan’s Hindu
community.

5. Nalabana Bird Sanctuary is located in which state/UT?

[A] West Bengal [B] Odisha [C] Andhra Pradesh [D] Karnataka

Correct Answer: B [Odisha]

Notes: Nalbana Bird Sanctuary is the core area of the Ramsar designated wetlands of Chilika Lake, Odisha. Chilika Lake
is the largest brackish water lake in India. As per the water bird status survey-2022 conducted in the Chilika, a total of
10,74,173 birds of the 107 water bird species and 37,953 individuals of 76 wetland dependent species were counted. It also
included the rare Mongolian gull. The count was over 12 lakhs, last year. A total of 3,58,889 birds of 97 species were
counted in Nalabana Bird Sanctuary.

6. ‘Electric Bike Taxi Scheme’ is the initiative of which Indian state/UT?

[A] Tamil Nadu [B] Odisha [C] Telangana [D] Karnataka

Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]

Notes: The ‘Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme’ was launched in Karnataka six months ago. It allowed private players,
individuals, firms, and aggregators to run electric bike taxis in Bengaluru. Citizens can avail of the service for a maximum
distance of 10 km. However, the Transport Department has received only one application for a licence. The state has not
yet fixed the bike taxi fares.

7. Dr Vaikuntam, Bob Singh Dhillon and Dr Pradeep Merchant, are the recipients of which famous award?

[A] Order of Canada [B] Order of Japan

[C] Order of Singapore [D] Order of SriLanka

Correct Answer: A [Order of Canada]

Notes: Three Indian-origin Canadians have been bestowed with the Order of Canada, which is considered as one of the
country’s highest civilian honours. The three personalities were among the 135 individuals, honoured for their
achievements and for promoting bilateral ties between Canada and India.

8. China has recently released a list of “standardised names” for 15 places in which Indian state?

[A] Sikkim [B] Uttarakhand [C] Aruchanal Pradesh [D] Assam

Correct Answer: C [Aruchanal Pradesh]

Notes: China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs announced the “standardised” names of 15 places in Arunachal Pradesh.
China has been claiming around 90,000 sq km of Arunachal Pradesh as its own territory. It had even called the state as
“South Tibet” back in 2017. India, in response announced that the renaming does not take away the sovereignty of India
from the state.

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9. What is the name of the annual meteor shower, which is active during January?

[A] Quadrantids [B] Geminids [C] Leonids [D] Ursids

Correct Answer: A [Quadrantids]

Notes: The Quadrantids, one of the brightest annual meteor showers, are active from December 28 to January 12.
According to NASA, approximately 80 meteors per hour can be seen with the meteor velocity is 41 kilometres per second.
Though most meteor showers originate from comets, the Quadrantids originate from an asteroid named 2003 EH1. The
meteor shower gets its name from the constellation of Quadrans Muralis (Mural Quadrant).

10. Which Union Ministry has released draft National Air Sports Policy (NASP)?

[A] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports [B] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[C] Ministry of Renewable Energy [D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Civil Aviation]

Notes: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has released draft National Air Sports Policy (NASP) for public feedback.
The policy seeks to propmote India’s potential for air sports and focuses on ensuring international best practices in safety.
The vision of the policy is to make India as one of the top air sports nations by 2030.

11. Nandur Madhmeshwar bird sanctuary is situated in which state/UT?

[A] Tamil Nadu [B] Karnataka [C] Maharashtra [D] Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]

Notes: Nandur Madhmeshwar bird sanctuary is a wetland situated in Niphad in Maharashtra’s Nashik. With the beginning
of winter, a large number of migratory birds have flocked to the bird sanctuary. As per the Forest Department, more than
30,000 birds including flamingos, cranes, golden flowers, blue chicks and many others have come to the place. Birds from
Siberia, Europe migrate here to escape the harsh winter conditions.

12. The New Jan Shatabdi Express inaugurated between Agartala and Jiribam connects Tripura with which state?

[A] Kolkata [B] Manipur [C] Sikkim [D] Assam

Correct Answer: B [Manipur]

Notes: Union Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the Jan Shatabdi Express between Agartala and Jiribam
connecting two northeastern states, Tripura and Manipur. The Jan Shatabdi Express will run thrice a week and the
journey will take six hours. Besides this, Tripura has Rajdhani Express, Kanchanjungha Express, Humsafar Express
among others.

13. “Veer Baal Diwas” is associated with which religion?

[A] Hinduism [B] Sikhism [C] Buddhism [D] Jainism

Correct Answer: B [Sikhism]

Notes: Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that December 26 shall be marked as “Veer Baal Diwas” to pay homage
to the courage of the ‘Sahibzades’, four sons of Guru Gobind Singh. This was announced on the day of the birth anniversary
of the Sikh guru. It is also called as the Prakash Parv of Guru Gobind Singh. The 355th birth anniversary of the Sikh guru
was observed on 9 January, this year.

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14. ‘Mission Parvarish’ is associated with which state?

[A] Uttar Pradesh [B] Assam [C] Bihar [D] Odisha

Correct Answer: B [Assam]

Notes: Cachar district of Assam carried out ‘Mission Parvarish’, which recovered 704 out of 800 children aged six months
to five years from severely acute malnourishment. The mission, which involved Government agencies, local civic bodies,
NGOs and businessmen recently, won the SKOCH Award. The acute malnourished children from two to five years were
also adopted by the community, the MP and MLAs of the constituencies in the district.

15. Orang National Park is located in which state/UT?

[A] Uttar Pradesh [B] Assam [C] Bihar [D] Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: B [Assam]

Notes: Orang National Park is located in the state of Assam at the north bank of the river Brahmaputra. It was previously
called as the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park’. The Government has recently issued notification to make Orang National
Park more than thrice its existing size. The Assam government had issued a notification for adding 200.32 sq. km to the
78.82 sq. Km. Park. Gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) may be introduced in the area to be added to Orang.

16. Which state launched the ‘Smart Township’ scheme?

[A] Andhra Pradesh [B] Odisha [C] Gujarat [D] Kerala

Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh]

Notes: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy recently launched the website for Jagananna Smart
Township scheme. Under the scheme, the Government aims to give land with litigation-free titles and at a reasonable price
below the non-profit market. The state government has already distributed 31 lakh house pattas to the middle-class families
and started the construction of 15.6 lakh houses in the first phase.

17. S Somanath is appointed as the Chairman of which organization?

[A] ONGC [B] IOCL [C] ISRO [D] DRDO

Correct Answer: C [ISRO]

Notes: Senior Scientist S Somanath, who is presently the Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC),
Thiruvananthapuram is appointed as the Chairman of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). He would succeed K
Sivan as the ISRO chairman, and would be the 4th person from Kerala to occupy ISRO’s top most position.

18. Which type of LED uses an organic compound as film which emits light in response to an electric current?

[A] QLED [B] OLED [C] Beta LED [D] Meta LED

Correct Answer: B [OLED]

Notes: Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) is a type of LED (Light-Emitting Diode) in which emissive
electroluminescent layer is a film of organic compound that emits light in response to an electric current. This is a
competitive alternative to liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Recently, team of researchers from University of Minnesota,
MIT, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology and Pusan National University have demonstrated a printing technique
which produces fully 3D-printed flexible OLED displays.

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19. A 10th century stone idol of Goat Head Yogini, is returned to India from which country?

[A] USA [B] UK [C] Greece [D] Germany

Correct Answer: B [UK]

Notes: The Union Minister of Culture has announced that a 10th century stone idol of Goat Head Yogini that was illegally
removed from a temple in Lokhari, Uttar Pradesh is being returned to India from the UK. The sculpture originally belonged
to a group of stone deities in sandstone. A similar sculpture of the buffalo-headed Vrishanana Yogini, stolen from the same
temple at Lokhari had been recovered from Paris in 2013. Yoginis are a group of female divinities associated with Tantrik
mode of worship. They are worshipped as a group of 64 and are believed to possess infinite powers.

20. The world’s largest fish breeding area has been discovered near which Sea?

[A] Antarctic Weddell Sea [B] Caspian Sea [C] Black Sea [D] Mediterranean Sea

Correct Answer: A [Antarctic Weddell Sea]

Notes: A team of scientists recently discovered the world’s largest fish breeding area near the Filchner Ice Shelf in the
south of the Antarctic Weddell Sea. They photographed and filmed several nests of icefish of the species Neopagetopsis,
using OFOBS, the Ocean Floor Observation and Bathymetry System. It is a camera system built to explore the seafloor of
extreme environments like ice-covered seas.

21. India recently undertook a ‘Maritime Partnership Exercise’ in the Bay of Bengal with which country?

[A] Australia [B] Japan [C] France [D] Sri Lanka

Correct Answer: B [Japan]

Notes: Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt undertook Maritime Partnership Exercise with Japan Maritime Self-
Defence Force (JMSDF) ships Uraga and Hirado in the Bay of Bengal. The Maritime Partnership Exercise included several
maritime operations including Flying Operations and Tactical Manoeuvres. It aims to further strengthen the wide-ranging
strategic partnerships between the navies

22. Which institution developed the ‘UV-C technology’ for disinfection?

[A] IIT- Madras [B] CSIR [C] BARC [D] DRDO

Correct Answer: B [CSIR]

Notes: The ‘UV-C technology’ was developed by the Ministry of Science and Technology through CSIR-CSIO (Central
Scientific Instruments Organisation). The system is found to be totally effective for mitigation of airborne transmission of
SARS-COV-2 and the disinfection technology is installed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in railway coaches, AC
buses, closed spaces etc. It is now open for general roll-out for use by common public.

23. ‘Protoblepharus Apatani’ is a new species of lizard discovered in which state?

[A] Sikkim [B] Arunachal Pradesh [C] Karnataka [D] Goa

Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh]

Notes: A team of researchers from India and Russia has discovered an unknown group of lizards of the family of skinks
from Arunachal Pradesh. The new genus and species has been named as ‘Protoblepharus Apatani’. These lizards are small
and active, with a dark brown body with two stripes with a iridescent sheen to their scales. The new species is named after
the Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh’s Ziro valley.

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24. Senior bureaucrat Vikram Dev Dutt is the new Chairman & Managing Director of which organisation?

[A] Air India [B] Life Insurance Corporation

[C] Central Electronics Limited [D] Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd

Correct Answer: A [Air India]

Notes: Senior bureaucrat Vikram Dev Dutt has been appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director of Air India Ltd.
Vikram Dev Dutt was a 1993-batch IAS officer of AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territory) cadre
and is at present Principal Secretary (Tourism) in Delhi Government. He has been appointed in the rank and pay of
Additional Secretary, as per the order issued by the Personnel Ministry.

25. Which global institution implemented the ‘3-D Virtual Diplomacy’?

[A] UNICEF [B] UNSC [C] UNESCO [D] WTO

Correct Answer: B [UNSC]

Notes: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) implemented 3-D Virtual Diplomacy. Members of the UNSC went
on a virtual field trip to Columbia, as they watched Columbia with the help of Virtual Reality (VR) technology.
This is the first-ever Security Council session to use a virtual reality, to use innovative solutions to understand peacekeeping
and peace-building.

26. What is the theme of the “The International Day of Education” 2021?

[A] Changing Course, Transforming Education [B] Education amidst the Pandemic
[C] Education in ensuring peace [D] Equitable and Quality education for all

Correct Answer: A [Changing Course, Transforming Education]

Notes: “The International Day of Education” is annually celebrated on January 24. This year the theme of the fourth year
of celebration is ‘Changing Course, Transforming Education’. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2018
proclaimed the celebration of this day. India celebrates ‘National Education day’ celebrated on November 11 to mark the
birth anniversary of India’s first Education Minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

27. Which Ministry is associated with the “Online Storage Management (OSM)”?

[A]Ministry of Textiles [B] Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
[C] Ministry of Electronics and IT [D] Ministry of Agriculture and Family Welfare

Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution]

Notes: The Department of Food and Public Distribution under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
with its principal agency, FCI (Food Corporation of India) has developed a roadmap to launch the Online Storage
Management (OSM) in the country. The OSM seeks to create a single source of information for the food grains stored in
the country for central pool through integrating State portals with the central portal.

28. Which state governments signed agreement to rejuvenate the Saraswati River by constructing Adi Badra Dam?

[A] Haryana- Himachal Pradesh [B] Gujarat- Rajasthan

[C] Haryana- Punjab [D] Himachal Pradesh- Delhi

Correct Answer: A [Haryana- Himachal Pradesh]

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Notes: The Governments of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh entered into an agreement to build a dam at Adi Badri in
Yamunanagar district. Along with this, the area will also develop as a pilgrimage site. The objective of the project is to
revive the Saraswati River as well as increase ground water level. Adi Badri dam will be built on 31.66 hectares of land in
Himachal Pradesh and Rs 215.33 crore will be spent for the same.

29. Which country is associated with the “Aboriginal flag”, which was seen in the news recently?

[A] USA [B] UK [C] Australia [D] China

Correct Answer: C [Australia]

Notes: The Australian government has bought the copyright of the Aboriginal flag, to free the symbol of identity from
fights over who can use it. Indigenous artist Harold Thomas created the flag in 1971 as a protest image. It is used as the
dominant Aboriginal emblem and an official national flag. Now, the flag can be reproduced by anyone without fear of legal
threats.

30. Which country has published trial rules for the approval of gene-edited plants?

[A] USA [B] China [C] Indonesia [D] Israel

Correct Answer: B [China]

Notes: China has published trial rules for the approval of gene-edited plants. Gene editing involves altering the genes of a
plant to change or improve its performance. It is seen as less risky than genetically-modifying them. This move aims to
promote the seed industry of China and ensure food security to its huge population. China has also passed regulations for
approval of genetically modified (GM) crops.

31. ‘Gallantry Awards’, ‘Jeevan Raksha Padak’, ‘The President’s Police Medals’ are usually conferred on which
occasion?

[A] Independence Day [B] Republic Day [C] Parakram Diwas [D] Ekta Diwas

Correct Answer: B [Republic Day]

Notes: Republic Day celebration includes recognition and honouring the brave personnel in the Armed Forces and police.
There are eight categories of awards given to honour the recipients for their work in their respective fields. It includes
Padma Awards, Gallantry Awards (Param Vir Chakra, Mahavir Chakra, Vir Chakra, Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Shaurya
Chakra), The President’s Police Medals, Correctional Services Medal, The President’s Fire Medals, Civil Defence & Home
Guards Medals and Jeevan Raksha Padak.

32. Prabha Atre, who was conferred the Padma Vibhushan is associated with which field?

[A] Literature [B] Music [C] Sports [D] Civil Service

Correct Answer: B [Music]

Notes: The President of India Ram Nath Kovind approved to confer 128 Padma Awards this year, on the eve of the 73rd
Republic Day. The 89-year old Kirana gharana Vocalist ‘Prabha Atre’ was awarded the Padma Vibhushan. She holds a
world record for releasing 11 books on music in Hindi and English from a single stage. She established the ‘Swarmayee
Gurukul’. Radheyshyam Khemka (Posthumous; Literature, UP), General Bipin Rawat (Civil Service) and Kalyan Singh
(Posthumous; Public Affairs, UP) were also awarded the Padma Vibhushan.

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33. ‘January 26’ is marked as ‘National Day’ and ‘Invasion Day’ by indigenous people of which country?

[A] Japan [B] Australia [C] New Zealand [D] Thailand

Correct Answer: B [Australia]

Notes: January 26 marks the date the British fleet sailed into Sydney Harbour in 1788 to start a penal colony. For many
Indigenous Australians, it is “Invasion Day”. Prime Minister participated in the national flag-raising and citizenship
ceremony in Australia’s capital, Canberra. While many protesters held rallies across the country with some carrying the
Aboriginal flag and “change the date” signs.

34. Pandit Jasraj was associated with which field?

[A] Literature [B] Vocal Music [C] Kathak [D] Painting

Correct Answer: B [Vocal Music]

Notes: Pandit Jasraj (1930–2020) was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the Mewati Gharana. Recently the Pandit
Jasraj Cultural Foundation was launched, presided over by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is a not-for-profit
organisation set up with the objective of protecting and promoting national heritage, art and culture. The foundation aims
to take forward the legacy of Pandit Jasraj.

35. What is the name of the Tropical Storm which made landfall on three southern African countries?

[A] Rina [B] Ana [C] Boss [D] Sue

Correct Answer: B [Ana]

Notes: Tropical Storm Ana hit three southern African countries, leading to a death count of 70. The storm made landfall
in Madagascar before entering into Mozambique and Malawi. Madagascar reported 41 dead and 18 others were killed in
Mozambique and 11 in Malawi. The Emergency teams were battling to repair damaged infrastructure and help tens of
thousands of victims.

36. As of 2022, which country is the top Steel Producer in the world?

[A] India [B] China [C] USA [D] Australia

Correct Answer: B [China]

Notes: According to World Steel Association, India’s crude steel production rose by 18 per cent to 118 million tonne (MT)
in 2021. India is the second largest steel producing nation, as it manufactured 100.3 MT steel in 2020 and China produced
1 064.7 MT of steel in the same year. China recorded a 3 per cent decline to 1 032.8 MT in 2021.

37. The Lunar New Year 2022 marks the start of Year of which animal?

[A] Year of Ox [B] Year of Tiger [C] Year of Pig [D] Year of Lion

Correct Answer: B [Year of Tiger]

Notes: The Lunar New Year was observed on February 1, 2022. It also known as the Chinese New Year or the Spring
Festival in China. The celebration marks the end of the Year of the Ox and the start of the Year of the Tiger. The New Year
is celebrated by nearly 2 billion people in Korea, Singapore, Mongolia, Tibet, Vietnam and in Asian communities, for more
than two weeks.

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38. ‘Cyornis and Zosterops’ are the recently discovered genus of which species, discovered from Borneo?

[A] Moth [B] Bird [C] Turtle [D] Spider

Correct Answer: B [Bird]

Notes: Ornithologists have recently described two new species of the flycatcher genus Cyornis and the white-eye genus
Zosterops from Meratus Mountains of southeastern Borneo, Indonesia. Cyornis is a genus of passerine birds, distributed
throughout southern Asia, from the Indian subcontinent to Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Indonesia. Zosterops is a
genus of passerine birds containing white-eyes.

39. RAMP Programme, which was announced in the Union Budget, aims to improve productivity of which sector?

[A] Agriculture [B] MSME [C] Textile [D] Coal

Correct Answer: B [MSME]

Notes: A 6,000- crore Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) programme for MSMEs has been announced
in the Union Budget, which will be rolled out in the coming five years. The programme would improve the competitiveness
and productivity of MSMEs. The World Bank in June 2021 had approved USD 500 million for the programme to support
the government to support the MSMEs impacted by the Covid crisis.

40. Union Budget announced a scheme to promote chemical-free natural farming with pilot project along which river?

[A] Brahmaputra ` [B] Ganga [C] Yamuna [D] Narmada

Correct Answer: B [Ganga]

Notes: Union Budget announced a scheme, under which the government will promote chemical-free natural farming
throughout the country. It is to be implemented with a focus on farmers’ land in 5 km wide corridors along the river Ganga,
in the first stage. The Budget also announced that two lakh anganwadis will be upgraded and a national tele mental health
programme will also be launched.
41. ‘Scheme for enhancement of competitiveness of capital goods sector’ is associated with which Ministry?

[A] Ministry of Steel [B] Ministry of Heavy Industries

[C] Ministry of Textiles [D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Heavy Industries]

Notes: Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified the second phase of the scheme for enhancement of competitiveness
in the capital goods sector. The scheme was notified with a financial outlay of ₹1,207 crore. It would consist of a budgetary
support from the government of ₹975 crore and the rest of ₹232 crore would come through the industry contribution.

42. Skeletal remains of a man buried near a headless horse have been found in which country?

[A] Russia [B] Greece [C] Germany [D] China

Correct Answer: C [Germany]

Notes: Researchers have recently found skeletal remains of a man buried near a headless horse. The remains have been
found in Knittlingen in southern Germany. Researchers estimate that the man and the horse must have been buried 1400
years ago when the area was ruled by Merovingian dynasty.

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43. An ancient temple dating from the early centuries of Buddhism has been unearthed in Swat valley of which country?

[A] India [B] Pakistan [C] Sri Lanka [D] Nepal

Correct Answer: B [Pakistan]

Notes: An ancient temple dating from the early centuries of Buddhism has been unearthed in the Swat Valley in northern
Pakistan. The temple dates from about the middle of the second century BCE, at a time when Gandhara was ruled by the
Indo-Greek kingdom. It was built above an earlier Buddhist temple that may have dated from as early as the third century
BCE.

44. Which is the venue of the 2028 Olympic Games?

[A] Paris [B] Rome [C] Los Angeles [D] Moscow

Correct Answer: C [Los Angeles]

Notes: Los Angeles is the venue of the 2028 Olympic Games or the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. It is being referred as
LA28. Paris is the venue of 2024 Olympic Games. Recently, the International Olympic Committee has approved a proposal
to include surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing among the core sports for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

45. Which Indian state issued an order to mandate ‘Uniform style of clothes’ to educational institution?

[A] Bihar [B] Uttar Pradesh [C] Karnataka [D] Goa

Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]

Notes: Invoking 133 (2) of the Karnataka Education Act-1983, the Education Department issued an order which says a
uniform style of clothes has to be worn compulsorily. The private school administration can choose a uniform of their
choice. As per the order, if the administrative committee doesn’t select uniform, clothes which disturb equality, integrity
and public law and order should not be worn.

46. India recently held a ‘High Level Conference on Renewable Energy (RE)’ along with which bloc?

[A] SAARC [B] ASEAN [C] BRICS [D] G-20

Correct Answer: B [ASEAN]

Notes: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and the ASEAN
Centre for Energy (ACE), Indonesia, are jointly hosting an ‘ASEAN-India High Level Conference on Renewable Energy
(RE)’. This is being hosted in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). The theme for the conference
is ‘Experience and Innovations for Integrated Renewables Market’.

47. “Winter Camp” exercise is associated with which bloc?

[A] G-7 [B] BRICS [C] NATO [D] African Union

Correct Answer: C [NATO]

Notes: “Winter Camp” is a regular military exercise by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). This year’s
exercise has commenced along NATO’s eastern border. The exercise started in northeast Estonia, just 100 kilometres from
the Russian border, included 1,300 British, Estonian and French troops operating in extreme conditions.

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48. Which global bloc is associated with the ‘Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator’?

[A] BRICS [B] G-20 [C] G-7 [D] ASEAN

Correct Answer: B [G-20]

Notes: The ACT Accelerator is a multinational and multi-institutional initiative launched by G-20. It includes WHO, CEPI,
FIND, GAVI the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, the World Bank and governments, to raise financial support of R&D,
production and equitable access to COVID-19 tests, therapies and vaccines. The ACT-Accelerator Facilitation Council’s
has called for ‘Fair share’ of financing that the richer countries should contribute to the ACT-Accelerator’s global response.

49. What is the limit of offline digital payment per transaction, as per RBI’s recent notification?

[A] Rs 100 [B] Rs 200 [C] Rs 500 [D] Rs 1000

Correct Answer: B [Rs 200]

Notes: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a framework to allow offline payments up to Rs 200 per transaction.
This framework is subject to an overall limit of Rs 2,000. An offline digital payment is a transaction that does not require
internet or telecom connectivity. These transactions will not require an additional factor of authentication (AFA).

50. Which Ministry releases the Consumer Price Index?

[A] Ministry of Home Affairs [B] Ministry of Finance

[C] Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation [D] Ministry of Commerce

Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation]

Notes: The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is released by the National Statistical Office of Ministry of Statistics and
Programme Implementation (Base year 2012) is India’s benchmark inflation rate. The index measures the changes in
general level of retail prices of selected goods and services that households purchase for the purpose of consumption. The
CPI released for the month of December 2021 by the Ministry stood at 5.59% year on year.

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