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Q.1.Which state’sChief Minister has inaugurated India’s first ethanol plant, set up by Eastern India Biofuels Private Limited at a cost of ₹105 crores?
किस राज्य के मुख्यमंत्री ने ₹105 करोड़ की लागत से ईस्टर्न इंडिया बायोफ्यूल्स प्राइवेट लिमिटेड द्वारा स्थापित भारत के पहले इथेनॉल संयंत्र का उद्घाटन किया है?
(a) Haryana / हरियाणा
(b) Bihar / बिहार
(c) Rajasthan / राजस्थान
(d) Assam / असम
(e) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेश
Answer & Explanation
Ans.1.(b)
Exp. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated nation’s first ethanol plant in Purnia
Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has inaugurated India’s first ethanol plant in Purnia district, Bihar. The plant has been set up by Eastern India Biofuels Private Limited at a cost of ₹105 crores.
Bihar came up with an ethanol production promotion policy in the first half of 2021. It is the country’s first grain-based ethanol plant.
Ethanol production will help to reduce the cost of petrol and generate fresh employment opportunities in the state.
Q.2.Which stategovernment has signed an MoU with ISMC Analog Fab Private Limited (Israel-based) for setting up a semiconductor fab plant in the state at a cost of Rs 22,900 crore (USD 3 billion)?
किस राज्य सरकार ने 22,900 करोड़ रुपये (3 बिलियन अमरीकी डालर) की लागत से राज्य में सेमीकंडक्टर फैब प्लांट स्थापित करने के लिए ISMC एनालॉग फैब प्राइवेट लिमिटेड (इज़राइल स्थित) के साथ एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं?
(a) Karnataka / कर्नाटक
(b) Telangana / तेलंगाना
(c) Odisha / ओडिशा
(d) Tamil Nadu / तमिल नाडू
(e) Kerala / केरल
Answer & Explanation
Ans.2.(a)
Exp. Karnataka govt signed pact with ISMC Analog to set up semiconductor fab plant
Karnataka government has signed an MoU with ISMC Analog Fab Private Limited (Israel-based) for setting up a semiconductor fab plant in the state at a cost of Rs 22,900 crore (USD 3 billion).
The project will be implemented over a period of seven years and generate 1,500 jobs. The ISMC has also requested 150 acres of land in Mysuru’s Kochanahalli Industrial area.
Q.3.Mega Health Festival has been recently inaugurated in which of the following UT?
हाल ही में निम्नलिखित में से किस केंद्र शासित प्रदेश में मेगा हेल्थ फेस्टिवल का उद्घाटन किया गया है?
(a) Jammu and Kashmir / जम्मू और कश्मीर
(b) Delhi / दिल्ली
(c) Lakshadweep / लक्षद्वीप
(d) Puducherry / पुदुचेरी
(e) Ladakh / लद्दाख
Answer & Explanation
Ans.3.(d)
Exp. Mega Health Festival inaugurated in Puducherry
LG of Puducherry Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan and CM N Rangasamy have inaugurated a Mega Health Festival, which is jointly organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Puducherry Health and Family Welfare Services Department.
The Mela is being organised at the Puducherry Rock Beach. Super-speciality medical consultation to the common public would be given free of cost.
Q.4.WhichMinistry has signed a pact with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) for the modernization of Telecommunication for Public Safety and Security Services?
सार्वजनिक सुरक्षा और सुरक्षा सेवाओं के लिए दूरसंचार के आधुनिकीकरण के लिए किस मंत्रालय ने टेलीमैटिक्स के विकास केंद्र (सी–डॉट) के साथ एक समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं?
(a) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways / बंदरगाह, नौवहन और जलमार्ग मंत्रालय
(b) Ministry of AYUSH / आयुष मंत्रालय
(c) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises / सूक्ष्म, लघु और मध्यम उद्यम मंत्रालय
(d) Ministry of Jal Shakti / जल शक्ति मंत्रालय
(e) Ministry of Railways / रेल मंत्रालय
Answer & Explanation
Ans.4.(e)
Exp. Railways Ministry signed MoU with C-DoT to work together for Public Safety & Security Services
Ministry of Railways has signed a pact with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) for the modernization of Telecommunication in Indian Railways for Public Safety and Security Services.
It will be done using the LTE-R following world standards, 5G Use Cases in Indian Railways in line with Make in India policy, Internet of Things, Unified Network Management System, Network Management System, Chatting application, Routers and Switches.
Q.5.Which state’s Chief Minister has announced to build a stadium in Olympic gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra’s native village?
किस राज्य के मुख्यमंत्री ने ओलंपिक स्वर्ण पदक विजेता नीरज चोपड़ा के पैतृक गांव में स्टेडियम बनाने की घोषणा की है?
(a) Maharashtra / महारष्ट्र
(b) West Bengal / पश्चिम बंगाल
(c) Gujarat / गुजरात
(d) Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेश
(e) Haryana / हरियाणा
Answer & Explanation
Ans.5.(e)
Exp. Haryana govt will build stadium in Neeraj Chopra’s hometown
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced to build a stadium in Olympic gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra’s native village Khandra, Panipat.
A stadium would cost ₹10 crores to the government. In 2021, Chopra (Javelin thrower) became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the Olympic track and field.
Khelo India Youth Games-2021 will be organised by the Haryana Government from June 4 to June 13.
Q.6.The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has included India’s Statue of Unity in its ‘8 Wonders of SCO’ list. The 182-metre-tall statue is the world’s tallest statue located in ________________, Gujarat.
शंघाई सहयोग संगठन ने भारत की स्टैच्यू ऑफ यूनिटी को अपनी ‘8 अजूबों की एससीओ‘ सूची में शामिल किया है। 182 मीटर ऊंची प्रतिमा गुजरात के _________ में स्थित दुनिया की सबसे ऊंची प्रतिमा है।
(a) Ahmedabad, Gujarat / अहमदाबाद, गुजरात
(b) Bhavnagar, Gujarat / भावनगर, गुजरात
(c) Anand, Gujarat / आनंद, गुजरात
(d) Kevadia, Gujarat / केवड़िया, गुजरात
(e) Gandhinagar, Gujarat / गांधीनगर, गुजरात
Answer & Explanation
Ans.6.(d)
Exp. Statue of Unity included in ‘8 Wonders of SCO’ list
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has included India’s Statue of Unity in its ‘8 Wonders of SCO’ list.
The Statue of Unity is the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, first Home Minister of the independent India. The 182-metre-tall statue is the world’s tallest statue located in Kevadia, Gujarat.
The statue was inaugurated in October 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ‘s 143rd birth anniversary.
Q.7.The gross revenue collection of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the month of April 2022 was ________________________.
अप्रैल 2022 के महीने में माल और सेवा कर (जीएसटी) का सकल राजस्व संग्रह ________________________ था।
(a) ₹1.03 lakh crore / ₹ 1.03 लाख करोड़
(b) ₹1.16 lakh crore / ₹ 1.16 लाख करोड़
(c) ₹1.33 lakh crore / ₹ 1.33 लाख करोड़
(d) ₹1.41 lakh crore / ₹ 1.41 लाख करोड़
(e) ₹1.68 lakh crore / ₹ 1.68 लाख करोड़
Answer & Explanation
Ans.7.(e)
Exp. Government collected all-time high Rs 1.68 lakh crores as GST revenue of April 2022
The gross revenue collection of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the month of April 2022 is Rs 1,67,540 crore out of which CGST is Rs 33,159 crores, SGST is Rs 41,793 crores, IGST is Rs 81,939 crores.
The gross GST collection in April 2022 is Rs 25,000 crores more than the collection in March 2022 (Rs. 1,42,095 crores). This is the tenth month in a row that the GST revenues have crossed Rs 1 lakh crore mark.
Q.8.Which bank has become the first public sector bank to go live on the Account Aggregator (AA) ecosystem?
कौन सा बैंक खाता एग्रीगेटर (एए) पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र पर लाइव होने वाला पहला सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र का बैंक बन गया है?
(a) State Bank of India / भारतीय स्टेट बैंक
(b) Union Bank of India / यूनियन बैंक ऑफ इंडिया
(c) Punjab National Bank / पंजाब नेशनल बैंक
(d) Central Bank of India / सेंट्रल बैंक ऑफ इंडिया
(e) ICICI Bank / आईसीआईसीआई बैंक
Answer & Explanation
Ans.8.(b)
Exp. Union Bank of India became 1st public sector bank to go live on Account Aggregator framework
Union Bank of India became the first public sector bank to go live on the Account Aggregator (AA) ecosystem.
The framework facilitates sharing of financial information on a real-time basis between regulated entities. AAs are licensed by the Reserve Bank of India to enable the flow of data between Financial Information Providers (FIPs) and Financial Information Users (FIUs).
The Account Aggregator Ecosystem helps the Lenders to leverage Digital data acquired with the consent of the Customers for providing them with a seamless journey and eliminating the need of physical documentation.
Financial Information User (FIU) can request data from the Financial Information User (FIP) based on a simple consent given by the Customer on their Account Aggregator handle.
Q.9.Which bank has launched its first digital product, pre-approved personal loan (PAPL) product under Project World of Advance Virtual Experience (WAVE)?
प्रोजेक्ट वर्ल्ड ऑफ एडवांस वर्चुअल एक्सपीरियंस (WAVE) के तहत किस बैंक ने अपना पहला डिजिटल उत्पाद, प्री–अप्रूव्ड पर्सनल लोन (PAPL) उत्पाद लॉन्च किया है?
(a) Union Bank of India / यूनियन बैंक ऑफ इंडिया
(b) Karnataka Bank / कर्नाटक बैंक
(c) Indian Bank / इंडियन बैंक
(d) Punjab National Bank / पंजाब नेशनल बैंक
(e) Kotak Mahindra Bank / कोटक महिंद्रा बैंक
Answer & Explanation
Ans.9.(c)
Exp. Indian Bank launched pre-approved personal loan under Project WAVE
Indian Bank has unveiled its first digital product, pre-approved personal loan (PAPL) product under Project World of Advance Virtual Experience (WAVE).
Aims: To provide customers with instant loan disbursements. The loan would carry an interest rate of 10% p.a. with no foreclosure charges.
The service is available for existing customers (regular income and pension accounts) and can be availed of through a mobile application, website, and internet banking facility.
The digital transformation initiative – World of Advance Virtual Experience “WAVE” was launched by the Indian Bank in January 2022.
The loan can be availed through ‘IndOASIS’ mobile app, the bank’s website or through online banking facility. The loan carries an interest rate of 10% per annum at present with no foreclosure charges.
Q.10.Who has been appointed as the chief executive officer (CEO) of JioSaavn?
JioSaavn के मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी (CEO) के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?
(a) Vinay Kumar Tripathi / विनय कुमार त्रिपाठी
(b) Navin Agarwal / नविन अगरवाल
(c) Nitin Paranjpe / नितिन परांजपे
(d) Sahas Malhotra / सहस मल्होत्रा
(e) Sanjiv Kapoor / संजीव कपूर
Answer & Explanation
Ans.10.(d)
Exp. Sahas Malhotra appointed as CEO of JioSaavn
JioSaavn has named Sahas Malhotra, a former Amazon Music director and entertainment industry expert, as its new CEO.
Previously, Sahas Malhotra worked for Sony Music India and Tips Industries. Sahas Malhotra was the business leader at Tips Music and the marketing director for Tips Film Production at Tips Industries.
From the JioSaavn company’s Mumbai headquarters, Sahas Malhotra will manage the company’s efforts in the rapidly changing and fascinating Indian market.
Q.11.India has won a silver medal at the second Asian Girls Youth Beach Handball Championship, held in _____________________.
भारत ने _____________ में आयोजित दूसरी एशियाई गर्ल्स यूथ बीच हैंडबॉल चैम्पियनशिप में रजत पदक जीता है।
(a) Vietnam / वियतनाम
(b) Thailand / थाईलैंड
(c) Indonesia / इंडोनेशिया
(d) Malaysia / मलेशिया
(e) China / चीन
Answer & Explanation
Ans.11.(b)
Exp. India won silver in Asian Girls Youth Beach Handball Championship
India has won a silver medal at the second Asian Girls Youth Beach Handball Championship, held in Bangkok, Thailand.
The team of Indian girls has defeated Hong Kong. India was represented by Anushka Chauhan, Jassi, Sanjana Kumari, Chetna Devi, Vanshika Mehta, and Isha Majumdar.
With this medal, the team also earned a spot in the World Youth Beach Handball Championship. The senior women’s team has finished with a bronze.
Q.12.Who is the author of the new book titled “Leaders, Politicians, Citizens”?
“लीडर, पॉलिटिशियन, सिटीजन्स” नामक नई पुस्तक के लेखक कौन हैं?
(a) Ramesh Thamilmani / रमेश थमिलमनी
(b) Rasheed Kidwai / रशीद किदवई
(c) Ramesh Kandula / रमेश कंडुला
(d) Amitava Kumar / अमिताभ कुमार
(e) Ashwini Bhatnagar / अश्विनी भटनागर
Answer & Explanation
Ans.12.(b)
Exp. A new book titled “Leaders, Politicians, Citizens” authored by Rasheed Kidwai
“Leaders, Politicians, Citizens: Fifty Figures Who Influenced India’s Politics” authored by author-journalist Rasheed Kidwai compiles stories of 50 personalities who influenced India’s political landscape.
The book is published by Hachette India. The foreword of the book is written by Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha).
The 50 personalities featured in the book include Teji Bachchan, Phoolan Devi, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Jayalalithaa, APJ Abdul Kalam, and Karunanidhi among others.
Q.13.Maharashtra and Gujarat celebrate their statehood day on ____________________________.
महाराष्ट्र और गुजरात _____________________ को अपना राज्य दिवस मनाते हैं।
(a) 1 May / 1 मई
(b) 2 May / 2 मई
(c) 3 May / 3 मई
(d) 4 May / 4 मई
(e) 5 May / 5 मई
Answer & Explanation
Ans.13.(a)
Exp. 1 May: Maharashtra and Gujarat Statehood Day
Maharashtra and Gujarat celebrated their statehood day on 1st May 2022. On May 1st, 1960, the bilingual state of Bombay was divided into two separate states by the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960: Maharashtra for Marathi speaking people and Gujarat for Gujarati speaking people.
The state of Gujarat was formed on 1 May 1960. This day is a state holiday in Gujarat. Gujarat was established as the 15th state of the Indian Union.
Q.14.World Laughter Day is celebrated every year on ________________.
विश्व हंसी दिवस हर साल ________________ को मनाया जाता है।
(a) First Sunday of May / मई का पहला रविवार
(b) First Monday of May / मई का पहला सोमवार
(c) First Tuesday of May / मई का पहला मंगलवार
(d) First Wednesday of May / मई का पहला बुधवार
(e) First Thursday of May / मई का पहला गुरुवार
Answer & Explanation
Ans.14.(a)
Exp. 1 May: World Laughter Day
World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of every May to remind people to laugh and make those around them laugh.
This year the day is celebrated on 1st May. It has been scientifically observed that laughter tends to decrease the cortisol level in the brain, which subsequently, affects positively on the body.
World Laughter Day was first celebrated in Mumbai in 1998 when Dr Madan Kataria, founder of the Laughter Yoga Movement, highlighted a theory through that movement.
Q.15.World Tuna Day is observed globally on ______________ every year.
विश्व टूना दिवस हर साल _______ को विश्व स्तर पर मनाया जाता है।
(a) 1 May / 1 मई
(b) 2 May / 2 मई
(c) 3 May / 3 मई
(d) 4 May / 4 मई
(e) 5 May / 5 मई
Answer & Explanation
Ans.15.(b)
Exp. 2 May: World Tuna Day
World Tuna Day is observed globally on 2nd May every year. This day is established by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness about the importance of tuna fish.
Tuna is a significant source of food for humans as the fish has several rich qualities such as Omega 3, Vitamin B12, proteins and other minerals.
Tuna is mainly procured for two things namely traditional canned Tuna and Sashimi/Sushi. World Wildlife Fund (WWF), environmental groups have now warned the fisheries and Tuna now falls under endangered species.
In the year 2016, the General Assembly of the UN declared May 2 as World Tuna Day to spread awareness among people regarding the importance of conserving Tuna fish.
