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 Current Affairs Weekly Q&A PDF – December 2022 1st Week
(1 - 8)
NATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. Name the organisation/Ministry that has recently (in Nov ‘22) released a study report titled
‘Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Policy Framework and its Deployment
Mechanism in India’.
1) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
2) NITI Aayog
3) Centre for Civil Society
4) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
5) National Green Tribunal
Answer- 2) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog released a study report titled ‘Carbon
Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Policy Framework and its Deployment Mechanism in India’.
i. It is prepared by M. N. Dastur & Company (P) Ltd. which received financial assistance under the
Research Scheme of NITI Aayog.
ii. It explores the importance of CCUS as an emission reduction strategy to achieve deep
decarbonization from the hard-to-abate sectors.

2. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Special Bulletin on Maternal
Mortality in India 2018-20 released by the office of the Registrar General and Census
Commissioner of India in November 2022?
A) As per the report, the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has declined from 130 per lakh live
births in 2014-16 to 97 per lakh live births in 2018-20.
B) Kerala has the lowest of 19 per lakh live births followed by Maharashtra (33) and Telangana
(43).
C) Uttar Pradesh has the highest MMR of 195 followed by Punjab (173) and Haryana 167.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 1) Only A & B
Explanation:
A Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2018-20 was released by the office of the Registrar
General and Census Commissioner of India. As per it, the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has
declined from 130 per lakh live births in 2014-16 to 97 per lakh live births in 2018-20.
i. Kerala has the lowest of 19 per lakh live births followed by Maharashtra (33) and Telangana (43).
• Assam has the highest MMR of 195 is followed by Madhya Pradesh with MMR of 173 per lakh
live births and Uttar Pradesh 167.
ii. MMR in Punjab and Haryana continues to be higher than the national average of 97.

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3. Which organisation has recently (in Nov ‘22) got exempted by the Indian Government from
taking its approval for manufacturing, storage, use and transportation of solid propellant for
space rockets?
1) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
2) Bharat Electronics Limited
3) Indian Space Research Organisation
4) Bharat Dynamics Limited
5) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Answer- 3) Indian Space Research Organisation
Explanation:
The Central Government has exempted the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from taking its
approval for manufacturing, storage, use and transportation of solid propellant for space rockets to
promote ease of doing business.
Earlier, ISRO was required to take a licence from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisations
(PESO), an arm of the department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT).
i. The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) has embarked on a project titled, ‘History of Indian
Science and Technology’ to compile India’s history of science and technology (S&T), and economics
from the ancient times to the present.
• ICHR has approached the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the compilation
project and has sent a concept note to ISRO chairman, S Somanath.

4. Electric Boat Manufacturer ‘Navalt Solar’ has recently (in Nov ‘22) received its 1st export
order from which country?
1) Japan
2) Australia
3) Indonesia
4) Maldives
5) Singapore
Answer- 4) Maldives
Explanation:
Navalt Solar, Kochi (Kerala)-based solar-electric boat manufacturer, and Electric Boats has received
its 1st export order. It received the order worth USD 650,000 (nearly Rs 5 crore) from Maldives.
i. The 20 metres long and 7 metres wide ferry will be used by the Maldives for inter-island passenger
transport.

5. Which state became the 3rd Indian state to launch a comprehensive mental health policy?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Meghalaya
4) Tamil Nadu
5) West Bengal

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Answer- 3) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Meghalaya Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Conrad Kongkal Sangma, approved the "Meghalaya
Mental Health and Social Care Policy" to address the issues of mental health and social care through
collaborative engagement with communities.
i. With this Meghalaya became the 3rd state in India to have a comprehensive mental health policy.
(Kerala and Karnataka are the other 2 states with such a policy).
ii. On 10th October 2022 (World Mental Health Day), Meghalaya announced the first-ever draft state
mental health and social care policy.

6. Which of the following points is/are ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the 41st edition of the India
International Trade Fair (IITF) that was held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, Delhi in
November 2022?
1) Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), inaugurated the 41st
edition of the IITF with the theme of “Vocal for Local, Local to Global”.
2) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) pavilion was awarded for its “Outstanding
Contribution Towards Public Communication and Outreach.”
3) Afghanistan was presented with the ‘Gold Medal’ in the ‘foreign sector’.
4) Gujarat was awarded a Gold Medal for the best pavilion in the ‘State and Union Territory’ category.
5) Odisha pavilion was awarded the prestigious “Special Appreciation Certificate for Excellence in
Display” in the category of “State Government and Union Territory.”
Answer- 4) Gujarat was awarded a Gold Medal for the best pavilion in the ‘State and Union
Territory’ category.
Explanation:
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), inaugurated the 41st edition
of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, Delhi, on November 14,
2022.
• The theme of the IITF 2022 is “Vocal for Local, Local to Global” and was held from November
14 – 27, 2022.
• It was organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), a division of MoCI.
i. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) pavilion was awarded for its “Outstanding
Contribution Towards Public Communication and Outreach.”
• The theme for the Health Pavilion was “Heal in India, Heal by India.”
ii. Afghanistan was presented with the ‘Gold Medal’ in the ‘foreign sector’.
iii. Kerala was awarded a Gold Medal for the best pavilion in the ‘State and Union Territory’ category.
iv. Odisha pavilion was awarded the prestigious “Special Appreciation Certificate for Excellence in
Display” in the category of “State Government and Union Territory.”
v. The Partner States Bihar, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra won the Gold Medal, and in the category of
Focus States, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh won the gold medal.

7. In which state, the 10-day Hornbill Festival is being celebrated in December 2022?
1) Bihar
2) Nagaland
3) Jharkhand
4) West Bengal

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5) Odisha
Answer- 2) Nagaland
Explanation:
The Hornbill Festival, the biggest and most important festival in Northeast India, is annually
observed from 1st – 10th December at the Naga Heritage Village of Kisama located at a distance of 12
km from Kohima, in Nagaland.
i. 2022 marks the 23rd edition of the Hornbill Festival.
ii. Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President of India, graced the inaugural function of the festival as the Chief
Guest. It is the main celebration of the Naga Warrior Tribes and is generally observed for 10 days.

8. In which state/UT, ‘the 1st-ever Tribal Winter Festival’ was held on 30th November 2022?
1) Ladakh
2) Assam
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Mizoram
5) Jammu and Kashmir
Answer- 5) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
On 30th November 2022, Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora hosted the 1st-ever Tribal Winter
Festival of Kashmir Valley which was held at Ketson village in the Aloosa area of North Kashmir’s
Bandipora district.
• The festival aims to educate people about homestays, horseback riding, hotel management, etc.
i. District administration Bandipora, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism and Tribal
Affairs, Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India (GoI), organised a one-day Tribal
Winter Festival.

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ii. The 2 tribal communities performed the ‘gatka’, portraying the fighting spirit of the Gujjars amid all
geographic, social and political odds.

9. Which state has recently (in Nov ‘22) launched the “One District One Sport” (ODOS) to
promote indigenous sports?
1) Karnataka
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister(CM) of Uttar Pradesh(UP) launched the “One District One Sport”
(ODOS) to promote indigenous sports in UP. The scheme aims to revive the indigenous sports that are
losing their presence in the field.
i. The Department of Sports, Uttar Pradesh is set to prepare the blueprint of the scheme and identify
popular sports for each district.
ii. The ODOS scheme was started in line with the One District one product(ODOP) scheme, which
promoted local items of each of the 75 districts of UP.

10. In which state’s beach, India’s 1st permanent ramp for persons with disability was
inaugurated in November 2022?
1) Andhra Pradesh (Kaviti Beach)
2) Gujarat (Shivrajpur Beach)
3) Tamil Nadu (Marina Beach)
4) Odisha (Puri Beach)
5) Kerala (Kappad Beach)
Answer- 3) Tamil Nadu (Marina beach)
Explanation:
India’s 1st permanent ramp for persons with disability was inaugurated at Marina beach, Chennai
(Tamil Nadu).
i. This facility has been developed with funding from Singara Chennai 2.0 at an estimated cost of Rs
1.14 crore.
ii. The facility was established by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC).

11. Who has recently (in Dec ‘22) launched ‘Digi Yatra’ for three airports in India namely New
Delhi, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), and Bengaluru (Karnataka)?
1) Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India)
2) Amit Shah (Union Minister of Home Affairs)
3) Jyotiraditya Scindia (Union Minister of Civil Aviation)
4) Jitendra Singh (MoS of S & T)
5) Nitin Jairam Gadkari (Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways)
Answer- 3) Jyotiraditya Scindia (Union Minister of Civil Aviation)

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Explanation:
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) launched ‘Digi Yatra’ from the
Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi (Delhi) for three airports in India, namely
New Delhi, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), and Bengaluru (Karnataka).
i. Digi Yatra was designed to use Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) to achieve contactless, seamless
passenger processing at airports.
ii. In the initial phase, Digi Yatra will be introduced in 7 airports, starting with the first 3: Delhi,
Bengaluru, and Varanasi.
• It will be followed by 4 airports by March 2023: Hyderabad (Telangana), Kolkata (West
Bengal), Pune (Maharashtra), and Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh).

12. Which of the following points are ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the Centre for Monitoring
Indian Economy (CMIE)’s data about India’s unemployment rate in November 2022?
A) India’s unemployment rate increased to a three-month high at 8% during November 2022.
B) The unemployment rate in urban India was higher at 8.96% as compared to 7.21% in
October 2022.
C) Among the states, Uttar Pradesh continued to have the highest unemployment rate in
November 2022 followed by Bihar.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
As per the data by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), India’s unemployment rate
increased to a three-month high at 8% during November 2022.
i. The unemployment rate in urban India was higher at 8.96% as compared to 7.21% in October
2022.
ii. On the other hand, the rural unemployment rate slipped to 7.55% from 8.04% in October 2022.
iii. Among the states, Haryana continued to have the highest unemployment rate in November at
30.6%. It is followed by Rajasthan at 24.5%, Jammu and Kashmir at 23.9%, Bihar at 17.3% and
Tripura at 14.5%.

13. Which state’s Housing and Area Development Act Amendment Bill has recently (in Dec ‘22)
got approval from president of India Draupadi Murmu?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The President of India Draupadi Murmu approved the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development
Act Amendment Bill. This amendment will pave the way for redevelopment of dangerous or

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dilapidated Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) owned residential
buildings, or Cess buildings.
i. With this, MHADA has been empowered to directly take over such cess buildings, where
redevelopment is stalled, and redevelop them.
ii. If any cess building is declared dilapidated by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the
owner of the building is given a chance to submit a redevelopment proposal within six months.

14. In December 2022, the GoI revised the scheme for supporting SIPP, raising the facilitation
fees by at least 100%.
In SIPP, what does ‘S’ stand for?
1) Segments
2) Services
3) Start-Ups
4) Support
5) Stage
Answer- 3) Start-Ups
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has revised the scheme for supporting Start-Ups Intellectual
Property Protection (SIPP), significantly raising the facilitation fees by at least 100%.
i. The revision was intended to encourage intellectual property (IP) facilitators to provide quality
services to startups in order to boost the number of IP applications filed by startups.
ii. The updated scheme is effective from December 2, 2022.

15. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the operational guidelines for the
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for drones and drone components notified by the
Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) in December 2022?
A) The PLI will be extended only to companies in India that manufacture drones and drone
components.
B) The scheme is open to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups in India
that manufacture drones and have an annual sales turnover of Rs. 5 crore.
C) Indian non-MSMEs that manufacture drones must have an annual sales turnover of Rs. 4
crore.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
The operational guidelines for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for drones and drone
components has been notified by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), after consultation with
stakeholders, including industry representatives.
• The PLI scheme, with a funding of Rs. 120 crore, has been authorized by the Government of
India (GoI), and it would be implemented during the 2022-23 to 2024-25 period.

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i. The PLI will be extended only to companies in India that manufacture drones and drone
components.
ii. The scheme is open to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups in India that
manufacture drones and have an annual sales turnover of Rs. 2 crore.
iii. In order to claim PLIs, Indian non-MSMEs that manufacture drones must have an annual sales
turnover of Rs. 4 crore.

16. In December 2022, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dr Justice D.Y. Chandrachud delivered at the
8th Dr L M Singhvi Memorial Lecture that the Constitution of India is a ‘feminist document and
a product of true Indian imagination‘.
Which university hosted the 8th Dr L M Singhvi Memorial Lecture in December 2022?
1) Jamia Millia Islamia
2) Delhi University
3) Savitribai Phule Pune University
4) O.P. Jindal Global University
5) National Law School of India University
Answer- 4) O.P. Jindal Global University
Explanation:
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dr Justice D.Y. Chandrachud delivered at the 8th Dr L M Singhvi
Memorial Lecture that the Constitution of India is a ‘feminist document and a product of true
Indian imagination‘.
i. The 8th Dr L M Singhvi Memorial Lecture was hosted by the OP Jindal Global University (JGU), on
the theme ‘Universal Adult Franchise: Translating India’s Political Transformation into a Social
Transformation‘.
ii. Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President of India, was the chief guest at the event.
iii. The Supreme Court of India launched an online portal that will help citizens file and access
applications under the Right to Information (RTI) Act in matters related to the court.

17. Which organization has recently (in Dec ‘22) launched the Tribal Development Report
2022 with the key finding that the tribal communities(Adivasis) are at the bottom of India’s
development pyramid?
1) Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation
2) Nisarga Foundation
3) The Tribes Foundation
4) Samta Foundation
5) Tribal Research and Cultural Foundation
Answer- 1) Bharat Rural Livelihood Foundation
Explanation:
According to the Tribal Development Report 2022 launched by the Bharat Rural Livelihood
Foundation (BRLF), the Tribal communities(Adivasis) are at the bottom of India’s development
pyramid.
i. The Tribal Development Report, launched in 2 volumes, is the first of its kind report launched since
1947.
ii. According to the 2011 Census, tribal communities across India account for around 8.6% of the total
population.

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18. How many uninhabited islands in the Union Territory (UT) of Andaman & Nicobar (A&N)
after recipients of Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest wartime gallantry award, in December
2022?
1) 21
2) 16
3) 25
4) 5
5) 10
Answer- 1) 21
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has named 21 uninhabited islands in the union territory (UT) of
Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) after recipients of Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest wartime gallantry
award with the support of Andaman administration and the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
• Out of the 21 islands, 16 are located in North and Middle Andaman district, while the
remaining 5 islands are in South Andaman.
• The first uninhabited island numbered ‘INAN370’ in North and Middle Andaman was named
after Param Vir Chakra, Major Somnath Sharma (1947 -Battle of Badgam) and henceforth it
will be known as ‘Somnath Dweep’.
• Another uninhabited island numbered ‘INAN308’ has been named after Subedar and Honorary
Captain Karam Singh (1947-Indo-Pakistani War) as ‘Karam Singh Dweep’.

19. Which state’s Police department has recently (in Dec ‘22) initiated a new drive to mint
Soulbound Tokens, a non-transferable form of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), as “digital medals”?
1) Karnataka
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 4) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Idol Wing CID of the Tamil Nadu Police has initiated a new drive to mint Soulbound Tokens, a non-
transferable form of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), as “digital medals” to motivate officers in the wing.
i. Idol Wing Becomes the first police unit in the world to mint SBTs and the Tamil Nadu Police
becomes the 2nd police force in the world, after Dubai, to mint its own NFTs to award them as
rewards.
ii. The first 5 digital assets were presented to the team headed by Deputy Superintendents of Police U.
Muthuraja and R. Mohan, who seized 15 idols from the residence of an art collector inThiruvanmiyur,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

20. In which Valley, the Silchar-Sylhet festival 2022, 1st ever festival celebrating cultural ties
between India and Bangladesh at Silchar, Assam on 2nd December 2022?
1) Chumbi Valley
2) Dihing Valley
3) Dzukou Valley
4) Barak Valley

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5) Brahmaputra Valley
Answer- 4) Barak Valley
Explanation:
On 2nd December 2022, the Silchar-Sylhet festival 2022, 1st ever festival celebrating cultural ties
between the neighbouring regions of India and Bangladesh was held in Barak Valley, Silchar, Assam
from 2nd to 4th December 2022.
i. The festival celebrated the linguistic and cultural ties between the Barak Valley region of Assam,
India and the Sylhet segment of Bangladesh.
ii. The event was organized by the India Foundation under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture,
Government of India (GoI), in association with the Bangladesh Foundation for Regional Studies.

21. Name the state that has recently (in Dec ‘22) became 1st state in India to launch a separate
Divyang Welfare Department for the welfare of differently-abled people.
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Jharkhand
5) Karnataka
Answer- 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
On the occasion of International Day of Disabled Persons (3rd Dec ‘22), Maharashtra Chief Minister
(CM) Eknath Shinde announced the formation of a separate Divyang Welfare Department for the
welfare of differently-abled people with a financial outlay of Rs 1,143 crore.
i. Maharashtra Becomes the first State in India to launch a separate department for the welfare of
differently-abled people.
ii. The Maharashtra government has created 2,063 posts for this new department which will
formulate policies for the welfare of the disabled with the consideration of the stakeholders’ views.

22. Which state/UT has recently (in Dec ‘22) inaugurated its 1st FASTag-enabled Parking
Management System?
1) Mizoram
2) Ladakh
3) Assam
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 4) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Principal Secretary Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Dheeraj Gupta inaugurated
Jammu &Kashmir (J&K)’s 1st FASTag-enabled Parking Management System at Multi-Level Car
Parking General Bus Stand Jammu.
i. The smart parking was launched as part of UT of J&K’s My Town My Pride
ii. The state-of-the-art smart parking FASTag enables cashless while the initiative is the 1st of its kind
in J&K and 2nd across India. Delhi Metro (Delhi) launches India's 1st FASTag-based cashless parking
at Kashmere Gate station.

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23. Name the Union minister who has recently (in Dec ‘22) inaugurated the National Conclave
on Soil Health Management for Sustainable Farming 2022 in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) Bhupender Yadav
2) Narendra Singh Tomar
3) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
4) Ashwini Vaishnaw
5) Virendra Kumar
Answer- 2) Narendra Singh Tomar
Explanation:
On the occasion of World Soil Day (WSD), and on the lines of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the National
Conclave on Soil Health Management for Sustainable Farming 2022 was inaugurated at New
Delhi, Delhi by the Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare (MoA&FW) as its Chief Guest.
i. It was organized by the NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog in collaboration
with GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation) affiliated to the Federal Ministry for
Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Germany.
ii. Now, during the conclave, a National Mission on Natural Farming as a separate scheme with an
expenditure of Rs. 1,584 crores was approved by the Government.

24. Which country has recently (in Dec ‘22) signed migration and mobility partnership with
India for easier access to study, research and work between both countries?
1) Finland
2) Norway
3) France
4) Germany
5) Australia
Answer- 4) Germany
Explanation:
A comprehensive migration and mobility partnership was signed between India and Germany for
easier access to study, research and work between both countries.
i. It was signed by India’s Union Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs
(MEA); and Federal Foreign Affairs Minister of Germany, Annalena Baerbock.
ii. It will facilitate two-way movement of students, professionals and researchers, and also address the
challenges of illegal migration.

25. According to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) data, 87.1 lakh new
formal jobs were generated in India during the first half of the current financial year (H1
FY23), a ________ rise from H1 FY22.
1) 15%
2) 40%
3) 20%
4) 35%
5) 25%
Answer- 4) 35%

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Explanation:
According to an analysis of the data released by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO),
87.1 lakh new formal jobs were generated in India during the first half of the current financial year
(H1 FY23), a 35 % rise from H1 FY22.
i. There were 24.6 lakh and 64.72 lakh formal jobs generated in India in the first halves of FY21 and
FY22, respectively.
ii. In Q2 FY23, formal job creation increased slightly to 47.4 lakh, up from 39.3 lakh in Q1 FY 23.

26. SHE STEM 2022 was held as a part of the Sweden India Nobel Memorial Week to celebrate
the women in the field of Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), was held
in New Delhi, Delhi.
The ________ edition of the Sweden India Nobel Memorial Week is observed from 6th to 10th
December, 2022.
1) 15th
2) 13th
3) 16th
4) 12th
5) 14th
Answer- 1) 15th
Explanation:
SHE STEM 2022, the annual event organised as a part of the Sweden India Nobel Memorial Week to
celebrate the women in the field of Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), was
held in New Delhi, Delhi on 5th December 2022.
• This marks the 3rd edition of the SHE STEM event, a flagship event of the Sweden-India Nobel
Memorial Week.
i. SHE STEM was organised by the Embassy of Sweden in India in partnership with the Atal Innovation
Mission, NITI Aayog, the Government of India and the German Centre of Innovation and Research
(DWIH New Delhi).
ii. The 15th edition of the Sweden India Nobel Memorial Week is observed from 6th to 10th
December, 2022.

27. In which city, India’s first Drone Skilling and Training Virtual E-Learning Platform has
recently (in Dec ‘22) inaugurated by Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur?
1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2) New Delhi, Delhi
3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4) Bengaluru, Karnataka
5) Balasore, Odisha
Answer- 3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) and Ministry
of Information and Broadcasting, inaugurated India’s first Drone Skilling and Training Virtual E-
Learning Platform in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).

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i. He also flagged off Garuda Aerospace Private Limited’s Drone Yatra at Agni College of Technology in
Thalambur, TN, ‘Operation 777’ which envisages to educate and demonstrate the efficacy of drones
for different agricultural uses across 777 districts in India.
ii. The Meghalaya government in partnership with startup TechEagle has unveiled Meghalaya Drone
Delivery Network (MDDN) and hub which is Asia’s first drone delivery hub and network aimed at
providing universal access to healthcare for 2.7 million people of Meghalaya.

28. Name the organisation that has recently (in Dec ‘22) helps Waste Segregation Workers to
access government welfare programmes.
1) International Monetary Fund
2) United Nations Human Settlement Programme
3) International Labour Organization
4) World Health Organization
5) United Nations Development Programme
Answer- 5) United Nations Development Programme
Explanation:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is helping workers of the waste segregation
sector to move into the formal economy by helping them to access government welfare programmes.
i. As a part of this initiative, UN Under-Secretary-General Usha Rao-Monari would distribute the `Jan
Dhan’ account kits to waste segregation workers during her first visit to India.
ii. The opening of the 'Jan Dhan’ accounts has been facilitated through the UNDP’s plastic waste
management programme.

29. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Make in Odisha Conclave
2022 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, in December 2022?
A) Odisha has signed MoUs with the Bombay Stock Exchange limited and the National Stock
Exchange Limited to assist the listing of MSMEs.
B) SJVN Green Energy launched a joint venture (JV) with the Grid Corporation of Odisha
(GRIDCO) to create a 1,000 MW hydroelectric project and a 2,000 MW solar project worth Rs
20,000 crore.
C) The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and the Industrial
Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha (IPICOL) signed a MoU making FICCI the
National Industry Partner for the MIO Conclave 2022.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Make in Odisha Conclave 2022 (3rd edition), a biennial global investors’ meet and the flagship
investor summit of the Government of Odisha, took place in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from November 30
to December 4, 2022.
• The Government of Odisha organized the Make in Odisha (MIO) Conclave 2022 in collaboration
with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).

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 • Odisha received an overall investment proposal worth Rs. 10.5 lakh crore during the MIO
Conclave 2022, with the potential to employ 10,37,701 people.
• 21 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and 46 investment intent forms (IIF) worth Rs.
585,742.26 crore were exchanged.
• Odisha has signed MoUs with the BSE Ltd. (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) and the NSE Ltd.
(National Stock Exchange) to assist the listing of MSMEs.
• SJVN Green Energy, an arm of state-owned enterprise SJVN Ltd, launched a joint venture (JV)
with the Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) to create a 1,000 MW hydroelectric project and
a 2,000 MW solar project worth Rs 20,000 crore.
• Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik declared that the Odisha government would soon transform
Women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) into small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
• The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and the Industrial
Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha (IPICOL) signed a MoU making FICCI the
National Industry Partner for the MIO Conclave 2022.

30. Which state government has recently (in Dec ‘22) signed a two-year agreement with
McKinsey for achieving the target of doubling its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) by
2027?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Karnataka
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Kerala
Answer- 2) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
The Uttarakhand government has signed a two-year agreement with McKinsey, a global
management consultancy, under Shashakt (empowered) Uttarakhand mission for achieving the target
of doubling its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) by 2027.
i. Uttarakhand has the target of doubling GSDP from Rs. 2.73 lakh crore to Rs. 5.5 lakh crore by
achieving a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15% by 2027.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. Which of the following world heritage sites was recommended on a list of ‘in danger’ by the
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)?
1) Amazon Rainforest (Brazil)
2) Sundarbans Mangrove Forest (India)
3) Angel Falls (Venezuela)
4) Andaman Reef (India)
5) Great Barrier Reef (Australia)
Answer- 5) Great Barrier Reef (Australia)
Explanation:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released a report
recommending Australia’s Great Barrier Reef (GBR) on a list of world heritage sites in danger. It is
the world’s biggest coral reef ecosystem.
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i. This recommendation has been made as the reef is significantly impacted by climate change and the
warming of oceans.
ii. However, this recommendation of ‘in danger’ status will be considered with submissions from the
Federal and Queensland governments (Australia) before UNESCO makes a final decision on its status.
iii. The properties are included in the list of World Heritage in danger in accordance with Article 11
(4) of the Convention.

2. Name the organisation that has recently (in Nov ‘22) published “Review of Maritime
Transport – 2022” with the key finding that the pace of global shipping activity is set to
decrease in 2023.
1) World Bank
2) United Nations Industrial Development Organization
3) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
4) World Trade Organization
5) International Monetary Fund
Answer- 3) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Explanation:
According to the “Review of Maritime Transport – 2022” published by the United Nations
Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the pace of global shipping activity is set to
decrease in 2023 due to the impacts of economic turmoil, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia
and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the outlook for trade.
i. The report has estimated that the global maritime trade growth would moderate to 1.4% in 2022
and remain at the same level in 2023.
ii. The report also compares the estimated growth of 3.2% in 2021 and overall shipment volume of 11
billion tonnes, versus a 3.8% decline in 2020.

3. In November 2022, the World Health Organisation (WHO) renamed monkeypox as

_____________.
1) kpox
2) Keypox
3) Monpox
4) mpox
5) ypox
Answer- 4) mpox
Explanation:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has renamed monkeypox as mpox, citing concerns the
original name of the decades-old animal disease could be construed as discriminatory and racist.
i. According to the United Nations (UN) statement, mpox was its new preferred name for monkeypox
and that both names would be used for the next year as the previous name is phased out.
Note- The 1st human monkeypox case was recorded in 1970. So it will take time to replace a term that
has been used for decades.

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4. As per the World Bank’s 37th Migration and Development Brief 2022, India is all set to
receive more than __________ in remittances in 2022.
1) USD 200 billion
2) USD 300 billion
3) USD 500 billion
4) USD 400 billion
5) USD 100 billion
Answer- 5) USD 100 billion
Explanation:
The World Bank in its 37th Migration and Development Brief 2022 titled ‘Remittances Brave
Global Headwinds , Special Focus: Climate Migration’ stated that India is all set to receive more than
USD 100 billion (bn) in yearly remittances in 2022.
• This means migrant workers from India will send a record USD 100 bn in 2022 to their home
country (India), despite global headwinds like rising prices.
• This is for the first time a single country will receive more than USD 100 bn in yearly
remittances.
i. India remains the world’s top recipient of remittances.
ii. The growth of global remittance flows is expected to be 4.9% in 2022 and remittances to South Asia
grew an estimated 3.5% to USD 163 billion in 2022.

5. Which organization recently (November 22) published a report titled "Climate Investment
Opportunities in India's Cooling Sector," with the key finding that over 160-200 million Indians
could be exposed to lethal heat waves annually?
1) World Bank
2) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
3) United Nations Environment Programme
4) United Nations Human Settlement Programme
5) World Health Organization
Answer- 1) World Bank
Explanation:
According to the World Bank (WB) Report titled “Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s
Cooling Sector,” India is experiencing increasing temperatures every year, and by 2030, over 160-
200 million people across the country could be subjected to severe heat waves every year.
i. Due to productivity declines brought on by heat stress, 34 million people in India would lose their
jobs. Food loss due to heat during transportation currently costs close to USD 13 billion per year.
• There will be a need for a new air conditioner every 15 seconds by 2037 and hence the demand
for cooling is projected to be 8 times more than it is in 2022.
• If temperatures in India continue to rise owing to climate change, keeping places cool with
alternative and novel energy-efficient technology can create a USD 1.6 trillion investment
opportunity by 2040.
• This would result in an expected increase of 435 % in yearly greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
over the following 20 years.

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6. According to the“Turning the Tide on Internal Displacement: A Development Approach to
Solutions,” report, more than 100 million people were forcibly displaced in 2022 for the 1st
time.
Which organization created the report along with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre
(IDMC)?
1) World Bank
2) United Nations Human Settlement Programme
3) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
4) International Organization for Migration
5) United Nations Development Programme
Answer- 5) United Nations Development Programme
Explanation:
According to the report “Turning the Tide on Internal Displacement: A Development Approach to
Solutions,” more than 100 million people were forcibly displaced in 2022 for the first time, the
majority of whom were forcibly displaced within their own countries.
i. The report was created by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership
with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC).
ii. The IDMC gathered the data from January 2021 to January 2022.

7. In the 17th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the
Intangible Cultural Heritage, 47 new items were included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural
Heritage list submitted by 60 countries.
Which city hosted the 17th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding
of the Intangible Cultural Heritage?
1) Dhaka, Bangladesh
2) Rabat, Morocco
3) Lima, Peru
4) Bratislava, Slovakia
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 2) Rabat, Morocco
Explanation:
From November 28 – December 3, 2022, the 17th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for
the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage was hosted by the North African Country, the
Kingdom of Morocco (Morocco) in its capital city Rabat.
• It was chaired by Samir Addahre, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Morocco to UNESCO
(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).
i. The session witnessed the inclusion of 47 new items in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
submitted by 60 countries.
ii. These include 39 items in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, 4
items in the Register of Good Safeguarding Practices, and 5 in urgent safeguarding list.

8. According to the ICAO Aviation Safety Ranking released in December 2022, India’s ranking
has increased to ______ rank in 2022 from 102nd in 2018.
1) 45th
2) 48th

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3) 52nd
4) 50th
5) 54th
Answer- 2) 48th
Explanation:
According to the latest aviation safety ranking released by the International Civil Aviation
Organisation (ICAO), India’s ranking has risen to 48th, up from 102nd in 2018. The ranking, which
also ranks India ahead of China (49), is the best ever obtained by India.
• India and Georgia are in 48th position, each with a score of 85.49 %.
i. Other countries in the top ten are Singapore (1st), United Arab Emirates (UAE) (2nd), Republic of
Korea (3rd), France (4th), Iceland (5th), Australia (6th), Canada (7th), Brazil (8th), Ireland (9th) and
Chile (10th).
• The United States (US) was ranked 22nd, while Qatar was ranked 25th. Pakistan has a score of
70.39 %.
• India now ranks above China (49), Israel (50), Turkey (54), Denmark (55) and Poland (60), in
terms of effective implementation of key safety elements, with a score of 85.49%.

9. Which Indian City has secured 22nd rank in the “Prime Global Cities Index Q3 (July-
September) 2022”, published by Knight Frank in December 2022?
1) Bengaluru, Karnataka
2) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
4) Jaipur, Rajasthan
5) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer- 3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
According to the “Prime Global Cities Index Q3 2022” published by property consultant Knight
Frank, Mumbai (Maharashtra) ranked 22nd in this global index that analyses the annual price
appreciation of premium residential properties.
i. Knight Frank reports that in the third quarter (Q3—July-September) of 2022, average annual prices
increased in three Indian cities—Mumbai, Bengaluru (Karnataka), and New Delhi (Delhi).
• Mumbai improved from 39th place in Q3 2021 to 22nd place in Q3 2022.
• In addition, Bengaluru jumped in rank to 27th (Q3 2022) from 41st (Q3 2021) while New Delhi
rose to 36th (Q3 2022) from 38th (Q3 2021).
ii. Top 3: Knight Frank Prime Global Cities Index Q3 2022 (Ranked by annual % change) are Dubai
(Middle East Region), Miami (North America Region) & Tokyo (Asia Region).

10. Name the organisation that has recently (on December 22) issued a report with the key
findings of doubling investment in nature-based solutions (NbS) by 2025 and eliminating
nature-negative finance flows.
1) International Monetary Fund
2) United Nations Development Programme
3) United Nations Environment Programme
4) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
5) United Nations Human Settlement Programme

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Answer- 3) United Nations Environment Programme
Explanation:
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report “State of Finance for Nature
2022 – Time to Act: Doubling Investment by 2025 and Eliminating Nature-Negative Finance Flows,”
financing for nature-based solutions (NbS) must be doubled to address the multiple global crises of
climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation.
i. The objective would be to double financial flows to NbS and cut them for activities that generate
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

11. Which organization has recently (in Dec ‘22) released a report titled “Preventing injuries
and violence: An overview”, with key finding that road traffic injuries are the 2nd leading cause
of death among children aged 5 to 14 years?
1) World Bank
2) United Nations Human Settlement Programme
3) World Health Organization
4) United Nations Children's Fund
5) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Answer- 3) World Health Organization
Explanation:
According to the World Health Organization (WHO)’s new analysis titled “Preventing injuries and
violence: An overview”, Road traffic injuries are the 2nd leading cause of death among children aged
5 to 14 years.
i. The analysis states that Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among youth aged 15 to
29 years old. Around 271,990 youths have lost their lives due to road traffic injuries.
ii. The report was released on 28th November 2022 during the 14th World Conference on Injury
Prevention and Safety Promotion, held in Adelaide, Australia.

12. As per which organization’s Goods Trade Barometer, the global trade growth is expected to
slow down in the last quarter of 2022 and in 2023?
1) World Bank
2) United Nations Development Programme
3) International Trade Centre
4) World Trade Organisation
5) International Monetary Fund
Answer- 4) World Trade Organisation
Explanation:
According to the recent World Trade Organisation (WTO) Goods Trade Barometer, global trade
growth is expected to slow down in the last quarter of 2022 and in 2023 as countries experience
significant challenges to their economies amid Ukraine-Russia war, high energy prices, and monetary
tightening.
i. The current goods trade Barometer index value is 96.2.

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 BANKING AND FINANCE

1. To which country, India has provided financial assistance of USD 100 million to ease its
difficult economic challenges?
1) Maldives
2) Sri Lanka
3) Indonesia
4) Afghanistan
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 1) Maldives
Explanation:
India has provided financial assistance of USD 100 million in the form of Budgetary support to the
Maldives government to ease its difficult economic challenges.
i. A symbolic cheque was handed over by the High Commissioner of India, Munu Mahawar to the
Maldives’ Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid during the ceremony held at the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs in Maldives.
ii. The partnership between the Maldives and India will provide crucial assistance in the progress and
development of the Maldives.

2. In November 2022, the SEBI increased the investment limit of mutual funds (MFs) in debt
instruments issued by a single issuer to _______ of the Net Asset Value (NAV) from 10%.
1) 15%
2) 12%
3) 14%
4) 11%
5) 13%
Answer- 2) 12%
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has increased the investment limit of mutual funds
(MFs) in debt instruments issued by a single issuer to 12% of the Net Asset Value (NAV) from 10%
w.e.f. November 29, 2022 on all new schemes.
i. Existing schemes will be exempt until the maturity of the underlying debt and money market
securities.
ii. This circular by SEBI is issued in exercise of its powers conferred under Section 11 (1) of the SEBI
Act, 1992, read with the provisions of Regulation 77 of SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996,
to protect the interests of investors and to promote the development of the securities market.

3. Which bank has recently (in Nov ‘22) partnered with Open Financial Technologies Private
Limited to launch Asia’s first end-to-end Embedded Finance platform, ‘Zwitch’?
1) Bandhan Bank
2) MUFG Bank
3) DBS Bank
4) CSB Bank
5) SBM Bank India
Answer- 5) SBM Bank India
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Explanation:
SBM Bank India partnered with Open Financial Technologies Private Limited announced a
strategic partnership to launch Asia’s first end-to-end Embedded Finance platform, ‘Zwitch’.
i. Zwitch will offer a no-code, low-code and full-stack Application Programming Interface (API)
solution that enables fintechs to build their own financial products using Zwitch’s technology stack,
which comprises drag-drop dashboard, low-code plugins along with 300+ APIs.

4. Name the bank that has recently (in Nov ‘22) partnered with TurtleFin to launch
"EasyNsure," its first comprehensive technology platform.
1) Axis Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) YES Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 3) YES Bank
Explanation:
YES BANK partnered with TurtleFin, India’s leading insurtech platform, to launch ‘EasyNsure’, a
first-of-its-kind comprehensive technology platform, that will bring multiple insurance partners onto
a common platform.
i. This technology platform will allow business tracking across bank hierarchy, simplifying revenue
reconciliation.

5. Name the Bank that has recently (in Nov ‘22) authorized by RBI to undertake government
business.
1) Yes Bank
2) Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) Dhanlaxmi Bank
5) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer- 2) Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) authorised Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited (TMBL) to undertake
government business on behalf of RBI.
• An agreement appointing TMBL as an ‘agency bank’ of RBI to undertake government agency
business was signed by the bank and RBI in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) modified guidelines on digital lending that was issued in September
2022 to protect customers from exorbitant interest rates by certain entities and also check unethical
loan recovery practices, effective from 1st December 2022.

6. In November 2022, the SEBI reduced the timeline for the listing of debt securities issued
through private placement to T+3 days from the current timeline of T+4 days, with effect from
___________.
1) 1st February 2023
2) 1st January 2023
3) 1st December 2022

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4) 1st March 2023
5) 1st April 2023
Answer- 2) 1st January 2023
Explanation:
In an attempt to enhance the availability of securities for trading by investors, the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) reduced the timeline for the listing of debt securities issued through
private placement to T+3 days from the current timeline of T+4 days. (T refers to issue closure date).
• The new guidelines will take effect on January 1, 2023.
i. To give further clarity and standardization in the process of issuing and listing such securities on a
private placement basis, SEBI has specified the steps involved in pre-listing and post-listing, as well as
relevant deadlines, both through the Electronic Book Provider (EBP) platform and otherwise.

7. Which country has recently (in Nov ‘22) signed an agreement with India for an Economic
Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) loan worth Rs. 1,495.68 crores to develop Nagpur-
Mumbai Super Communication Expressway Project?
1) Russia
2) South Korea
3) Japan
4) Germany
5) Australia
Answer- 2) South Korea
Explanation:
India and South Korea signed an agreement for an Economic Development Cooperation Fund
(EDCF) loan worth 245.081 billion (approx. Rs. 1,495.68 crores) for the establishment of an
Intelligent Transport System on the Nagpur-Mumbai Super Communication Expressway Project with
a goal to improve traffic management efficiency.
i. This is the first project that is funded by an EDCF loan by the Government of the Republic of Korea.

8. Name the payment bank that has recently (in Nov ‘22) partnered with Protean eGov
Technologies to expand Permanent Account number (PAN) card issuance services in India.
1) Paytm Payment Bank
2) India Post Payment Bank
3) Fino Payments Bank
4) Airtel Payment Bank
5) NSDL Payment Bank
Answer- 3) Fino Payments Bank
Explanation:
Fino Payments Bank partnered with Protean eGov Technologies (formerly NSDL e-Governance
Infrastructure Limited) to expand Permanent Account number (PAN) card issuance services in India,
especially in rural areas.
i. Protean eGov Technologies accepts and processes PAN applications on behalf of the Income tax
department.
ii. Under the partnership, Fino payments bank will act as PAN Service Agency (PSA) of Protean and
facilitate paperless PAN issuance services.

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9. Which country has recently (in Nov ‘22) announced 1 billion Euro (Rs. 8440 crore) for
energy transition projects across India?
1) Norway
2) United States of America
3) France
4) Russia
5) Germany
Answer- 5) Germany
Explanation:
Germany launched a proposal to grant 1 billion Euro (Rs. 8440 crore) for energy transition
projects across India under a bilateral partnership for green and sustainable development.
• The announcement was made ahead of German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s visit to
India in December 2022.
i. The funding comprises 10% in grants and the remaining 90% will be in the form of lines of credit.
ii. The lines of credit will be provided by KfW Development Bank with ‘very cheap interest’ ranging
from 2.7% to 3.2% for development projects in states including Tamil Nadu and Meghalaya.

10. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent (in Dec ‘22) step taken
by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A) RBI revises Framework of Categorization of Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) for
Regulatory Purposes w.e.f December 1, 2022.
B) RBI also eases rules for foreign branches or subsidiaries of banks or All India Financial
Institutions (AIFIs) to deal in financial products that are not permitted in India w.e.f. December
1, 2022.
C) Letters of cooperation were exchanged between the RBI and Financial Services Agency
(FSA), Japan in the field of Central CounterParties (CCPs) to improve mutual cooperation.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revises Framework of Categorization of Urban Co-operative Banks
(UCBs) for Regulatory Purposes. This revision will be applicable to all Primary (Urban) Co-operative
Banks w.e.f December 1, 2022.
• RBI has adopted the following four-tiered regulatory framework from the existing two-tiered
framework, for categorization of UCBs in order to strengthen the financial soundness of the
UCBs.
• RBI prescribed a minimum net worth of Rs 2 crore for Tier-1 UCBs operating in single districts,
and Rs 5 crore for all other UCBs.
i. RBI also eases rules for foreign branches or subsidiaries of banks or All India Financial Institutions
(AIFIs) to deal in financial products that are not permitted in India w.e.f. December 1, 2022.
ii. Letters of cooperation were exchanged between the RBI and Financial Services Agency (FSA),
Japan in the field of Central CounterParties (CCPs) to improve mutual cooperation.

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11. Which bank has recently (in Dec ‘22) launched Foreign Currency Loan against INR Deposits
Indian Companies?
1) Bank of India
2) Union Bank of India
3) Indian Bank
4) Bank of Baroda
5) Canara Bank
Answer- 4) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda (BoB) has launched Foreign Currency Loan against INR Deposits of Indian
Companies for their Overseas Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City
(GIFT City) branch in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
i. It provides an alternative facility for the Indian companies to raise funds for their international
businesses.
ii. BoB is the first bank to offer this facility at GIFT City.

12. Which bank has recently (in Dec ‘22) launched a STACK for companies in the real estate
sector?
1) ICICI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) YES Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 1) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank Limited launched a STACK for companies in the real estate sector to offer solutions to
their banking requirements on one platform.
i. ICICI Bank is the first bank in the industry to offer real estate specific STACK to provide unparalleled
convenience to the companies in the real estate sector.
ii. The STACK is a combination of digital and physical solutions that enables participants of the real
estate sector including builders, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Alternate Investment
Funds (AIFs) to undertake banking transactions efficiently.

13. Name the Mutual Fund that has recently (in Dec ‘22) launched India’s first passive tax saver
fund, IN50.
1) HDFC Mutual Fund
2) Edelweiss Mutual Fund
3) IIFL Mutual Fund
4) Axis Mutual Fund
5) SBI Mutual Fund
Answer- 3) IIFL Mutual Fund
Explanation:
IIFL Mutual Fund has launched India’s first passive tax saver fund, IIFL Equity-Linked Savings
Scheme (ELSS) Nifty 50 Tax Saver Index Fund (IN50), which will be on sale through New Fund
Offering (NFO).

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i. Parijat Garg is the dedicated Fund Manager for the IIFL ELSS Nifty 50 Tax Saver Index Fund.
ii. The scheme was launched after the capital market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI), allowed fund houses to launch passive funds in May 2022.

14. Name the company that has recently (in Nov ‘22) “Interbank Rate Forex Card”, India’s first
true Zero Markup Travel Card.
1) Orient exchange
2) BookMyForex.com
3) Fxkart.com
4) Zenith Forex Online
5) ExTravelMoney
Answer- 2) BookMyForex.com
Explanation:
Online foreign exchange marketplace BookMyForex.com launched Interbank Rate Multi-Currency
Forex Card which is India’s first true zero markup travel card. It is a co-branded multi-currency card
developed in association with Yes Bank, and M2P Fintech. It is powered by Visa.
i. During regular banking hours, International travelers will be able to buy Forex Cards at Interbank
Rates with zero added markup i.e. the live & actual rates as seen on search engines at which banks
deal with each other for major currencies.

15. Which bank has recently (in Dec ‘22) authorized to enable Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Payments?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) Kotak Mahindra Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) City Union Bank
Answer- 5) City Union Bank
Explanation:
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Network, under the auspices of the GST Council, has listed City
Union Bank (CUB), an old private-sector institution, as one of the banks that can pay GST.
i. CUB’s digital solutions include digital signatures, QR codes, Video KYC, and digital payment solutions
such as UPI 123pay, payment on the go using wearables, increased payment limit for online
transactions, and soft launch of voice biometric verification for mobile banking.

16. Name the company that has recently (in Nov ‘22) become 1st company to file a confidential
Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the SEBI for its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
1) NDTV
2) Tata Play
3) Republic TV
4) StarPlus
5) India TV
Answer- 2) Tata Play

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Explanation:
Tata Play (formerly Tata Sky), has become the 1st company to file a confidential Draft Red Herring
Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its Initial Public
Offering (IPO).
i. It will be the Tata group’s 1st IPO in 2 decades. The group last entered the primary market through
TCS in 2004.

17. Which of the following points are ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the ‘Digital Rupee – Retail
segment (e₹-R)’, a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) as of December 2022?
A) RBI launched its pilot on retail digital currency/ rupee e₹-R in Four Cities, Mumbai
(Maharashtra), New Delhi (Delhi), Bengaluru (Karnataka), and Bhubaneswar (Odisha).
B) In this regard, RBI issued Rs 1.30 crore to four banks i.e State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Axis
Bank, and HDFC Bank participating banks based on their indents in first phase.
C) e₹-R can provide access to safe money for payment and settlement as it is a direct liability of
the RBI.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 2) Only B
Explanation:
The Reserve bank of India (RBI) launched its pilot on retail digital currency/ rupee called ‘Digital
Rupee – Retail segment (e₹-R)’, a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) which is an electronic form of
sovereign currency.
i. In this regard, RBI issued Rs 1.71 crore to four participating banks (State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI
Bank, YES Bank, and IDFC First Bank) based on their indents.
• In the first phase, four banks including State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank, YES Bank, and
IDFC First Bank will take part.
• Four more banks viz. Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and Kotak Mahindra
Bank will join this pilot subsequently.
ii. e₹-R can provide access to safe money for payment and settlement as it is a direct liability of the
RBI. It can be converted to other forms of money, like deposits with banks. The retail digital rupee will
not earn any interest.

18. In December 2022, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) extended the
limiting volume cap to 30% for Third Party Payment Application Providers (TPAP) in Unified
Payments Interface (UPI) till ______________.
1) 31st January 2023
2) 1st January 2024
3) 31st December 2024
4) 1st March 2023
5) 1st December 2023
Answer- 3) 31st December 2024

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Explanation:
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has extended the deadline for limiting volume cap
to 30% for Third Party Payment Application Providers (TPAP) in Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
by two years till December 31, 2024.
i. At present, there is no volume cap.
ii. The cap will avoid concentration risk, and protect the UPI ecosystem.

19. Which organisation has recently (in Dec ‘22) signed USD 16 million agreement with ABIS
Exports India Private Limited (ABIS) on sustainability-linked and blue-debt facility?
1) World Bank
2) International Monetary Fund
3) Asian Development Bank
4) African Development Bank
5) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Answer- 3) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ABIS Exports India Private Limited (ABIS) entered into an
agreement on sustainability-linked and blue-debt facility, a non-convertible debenture worth USD 16
million (in equivalent Indian rupee).
i. This is to enhance food security in India by supporting the construction of a micro fish feed plant
and by training up to 6,000 farmers in climate-resilient fish farming practices as well as financial
literacy.

20. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the New Index – Nifty Bharat
Bond Index – April 2023?
A) NSE Indices Limited has launched a new index – Nifty BHARAT Bond Index – April 2033,
under the Nifty Bharat Bond Index within the Nifty Bharat Bond Index series.
B) New tranche of the Bharat Bond ETF, India’s first corporate bond exchange traded fund
(ETF) has been launched for New Fund Offer (NFO) of the ETF, which will open from 2nd
December to 8th December 2022.
C) This new Bharat Bond ETF and Bharat Bond Fund of Fund (FOF) series will mature on 18th
April 2033.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
NSE Indices Limited (formerly known as India Index Services & Products Limited), a subsidiary of
the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), has launched a new index – Nifty BHARAT Bond
Index – April 2033, under the Nifty Bharat Bond Index within the Nifty Bharat Bond Index series.
i. New tranche of the Bharat Bond ETF, India’s first corporate bond exchange traded fund (ETF) has
been launched for New Fund Offer (NFO) of the ETF, which will open from 2nd December 2022 to 8th
December 2022.

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ii. This new Bharat Bond ETF and Bharat Bond Fund of Fund (FOF) series will mature on 18th April
2033.

21. In December 2022, Experts from the Public Health Foundation of India and University of
Leicester were awarded a prestigious grant of nearly ________ by the National Institute for Health
and Care Research, UK.
1) EURO 3 million
2) EURO 5 million
3) EURO 20 million
4) EURO 10 million
5) EURO 2 million
Answer- 4) EURO 10 million
Explanation:
Researchers from the Public Health Foundation of India and University of Leicester (England) have
been awarded a prestigious grant of nearly EURO 10 million by the National Institute for Health and
Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Research Centre, United Kingdom (UK).
i. These grants help to improve the health outcomes and re-orient health systems to effectively
address multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) or multimorbidity in India and Nepal.

22. In December 2022, ________ based Goldsikka Pvt Ltd set up India’s 1st Gold Automated teller
machine (ATM).
1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) Hyderabad, Telangana
3) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer- 2) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
Hyderabad (Telangana)-based Goldsikka Pvt Ltd has set up India’s 1st Gold Automated teller
machine (ATM) and started its operations in the city at Raghupathi Chambers in Begumpet,
Hyderabad.
i. Telangana women commission chairperson Sunitha Lakshmareddy inaugurated the gold ATM
centre.
ii. Gold ATM supplies in denominations ranging from a minimum of 0.5 gms to a maximum of 100
gms. The customers will also get a certificate stating their purity and weight & will be available for 24
hours.

23. Which of the following points is/are ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the “India Digital Payments
Report Q3 (July-September) 2022” released by Worldline India in December 2022?
1) More than 23 billion digital payment transactions worth Rs. 38.32 trillion were made in July-
September (Q3) 2022.
2) UPI recorded more than 20.35 billion transactions worth Rs. 30.6 trillion in Q3 2022.
3) Credit Card volume and value was 725 million and Rs. 3.5 trillion, with 386.83 million transactions
at the point of sales (POS).

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4) The volume and value of Debit Card transactions were 907 million and Rs. 1.88 trillion,
respectively.
5) POS transactions accounted for 595.4 million of total debit card volume, while e-commerce
transactions accounted for 311.60 million.
Answer- 2) UPI recorded more than 20.35 billion transactions worth Rs. 30.6 trillion in Q3
2022.
Explanation:
According to the “India Digital Payments Report Q3 2022” released by financial services company
Worldline India, more than 23 billion digital payment transactions worth Rs. 38.32 trillion were made
in July-September (Q3) 2022.
i. UPI recorded more than 19.65 billion transactions worth Rs. 32.5 trillion in Q3 2022.
• The top 3 UPI apps in terms of volume and value as of Q3 2022 were PhonePe, Google Pay, and
Paytm Payments Bank App.
ii. In Q3 2022, credit card volume and value was 725 million and Rs. 3.5 trillion, with 386.83 million
transactions at the point of sales (POS) and 338.80 million e-commerce transactions.
iii. In Q3 2022, the volume and value of debit card transactions were 907 million and Rs. 1.88 trillion,
respectively.
iv. POS transactions accounted for 595.4 million of total debit card volume, while e-commerce
transactions accounted for 311.60 million.

24. Which company has recently (in Dec ‘22) partnered with Axis Bank to enable merchants to
accept credit card transactions via Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
1) Freecharge
2) Cashfree
3) CCAvenue
4) PhonePe
5) Razorpay
Answer- 5) Razorpay
Explanation:
Fintech platform Razorpay announced a first-of-its-kind move, in partnership with Axis Bank, to
enable merchants to accept credit card transactions via Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with
minimal changes to the existing setup.
i. This facility has been enabled for the customers of HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB), Union
Bank and Indian Bank.
ii. At present, UPI enables customers to make transactions through their bank accounts.

25. Name the Small Finance Bank that has recently (in Dec ‘22) entered into a Bancassurance
agreement with ICICI Lombard General Insurance.
1) ESAF Small Finance Bank
2) Suryoday Small Finance Bank
3) Capital Small Finance Bank
4) Equitas Small Finance Bank
5) AU Small Finance Bank
Answer- 5) AU Small Finance Bank

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Explanation:
The AU Small Finance Bank, and ICICI Lombard General Insurance tied-up for Bancassurance.
Under this, the insurer will utilize the bank’s diverse customer’s access, and enhance penetration
across India.
i. On the other hand, the bank will enhance its general insurance offering with agile, digital &
paperless solutions offered by ICICI Lombard.

26. Which bank has recently (in Dec ‘22) partnered with Spice Money Limited for Financial
Inclusion in Rural India?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) YES Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 2) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Spice Money Limited, a Rural fintech player, has partnered with Axis Bank, to facilitate the opening
of instant, zero balance savings or current accounts for rural citizens through its Adhikari network.
i. Through this partnership, Spice Money aims to bridge the rural-urban divide and bring financial
inclusivity by providing access to banking products at doorstep.
ii. Spice Money empowers merchants, known as Spice Money Adhikaris through its technology to
cater to the digital and financial needs of rural citizens in India.

27. Which bank has recently (in Dec’ 22) launched the ‘Football Fiesta’ campaign to celebrate
the FIFA World Cup 2022?
1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) YES Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 3) Federal Bank
Explanation:
Federal Bank Limited, a leading private sector bank, has launched the ‘Football Fiesta’ campaign
with many prizes lined up to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2022.
i. As part of the campaign, the bank has also released an augmented reality (AR) filter for Instagram.
Moreover, it has announced its public social media contest.

28. Which organisation has recently (in Dec ‘22) signed a USD 3 million Project Readiness
Financing (PRF) agreement with GoI for designing the “Agartala Municipal Infrastructure
Development Project,”?
1) World Bank
2) International Monetary Fund
3) Asian Development Bank
4) African Development Bank
5) Association of Southeast Asian Nations

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Answer- 3) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India (GoI) inked a USD 3 million
Project Readiness Financing (PRF) agreement to assist preparatory operations for designing the
“Agartala Municipal Infrastructure Development Project,” which aims to strengthen municipal
infrastructure in priority areas of Agartala, Tripura.
i. This partnership aims to support the Tripura Government in the development of municipal
infrastructure, strengthen future investment-ready projects and improvise resource mobilization of
the Agartala municipal Corporation.

29. Name the life insurance company that has recently (in Dec ‘22) launched Life Insurance
Criti Care Plan’, a comprehensive health insurance plan for 30 Critical Illnesses.
1) Max Life Insurance
2) Ageas Federal Life Insurance
3) IndiaFirst Life Insurance
4) SBI Life Insurance
5) Exide Life Insurance
Answer- 2) Ageas Federal Life Insurance
Explanation:
Ageas Federal Life Insurance (AFLI) launched ‘Ageas Federal Life Insurance Criti Care Plan’, a
comprehensive health insurance plan covering 30 critical illnesses and major diseases.
i. This new policy provides a lump sum payment on the first diagnosis of the listed 30 critical illnesses,
regardless of the actual amount spent on treatment.
ii. Eligibility – People with a minimum age of 18 years and a maximum of 65 years can take up the
policy. The policy covers up to the age of 70 years.

ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

1. As per the National Statistical Office (NSO) Data, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
decreased to ___________ for the Q2FY23 (July-September).
1) 6.9%
2) 7.5%
3) 5.2%
4) 6.3%
5) 8.4%
Answer- 4) 6.3%
Explanation:
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, (MoSPI)
released the Estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the Second Quarter (July-September)
2022-23 or Q2FY23.
i. As per it, India’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the Q2FY23 slowed to 6.3% as compared to the
expansion of 8.4% in Q2FY22. It was 13.5% in the April-June quarter of FY23 (Q1FY23).
ii. However, the Indian economy is on track to achieve 8-7% GDP growth in FY23.
• The next release of quarterly GDP estimates for the quarter October-December, 2022 (Q3
FY23) will be on February 28, 2023.
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2. Name the company that has recently (in Nov ‘22) signed an MoU with Power Finance
Corporation Ltd (PFC) for FY 2022–23.
1) Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
2) National Mineral Development Corporation
3) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
4) Power Grid Corporation of India
5) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Answer- 1) Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
Explanation:
REC Limited (formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited) signed an MoU with Power Finance
Corporation Ltd (PFC), according to the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) Performance
Evaluation System for FY 2022–23 for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).
i. Vivek Kumar Dewangan, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of REC signed the MoU with
Ravinder Singh Dhillon, CMD of PFC.

3. Which Indian company has recently (in Nov ‘22) bagged a 6 year Contract from Rail Delivery
Group (RDG) to develop the UK’s Rail Data Marketplace (RDM)?
1) Infosys
2) Tata Consultancy Services
3) Wipro
4) Cognizant
5) Tech Mahindra
Answer- 2) Tata Consultancy Services
Explanation:
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced that it had been selected by the Rail Delivery Group
(RDG) to design, develop, implement, and operate the UK’s Rail Data Marketplace (RDM).
i. The contract between TCS and RDG is for a term of 6 years including an extension term opportunity.

4. IDFC AMC to be renamed as Bandhan AMC and IDFC Mutual Fund to be renamed as Bandhan
Mutual Fund, as ____________ approval the change in Ownership in November 2022.
1) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
2) Reserve Bank of India
3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
4) Small Industries Development Bank of India
5) Life Insurance Corporation
Answer- 3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
On 30th November 2022, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved the Bandhan-
led consortium’s proposed acquisition of IDFC Asset Management Company.
i. Bandhan Financial Holdings GIC and ChrysCapital formed a consortium to purchase IDFC AMC and
IDFC AMC Trustee Company from parent IDFC for Rs 4,500 crore. After the transaction, BFHL will own
around 60% of IDFC AMC, while GIC and ChrysCapital will each possess 20%.
ii. After the acquisition, IDFC AMC will be renamed Bandhan AMC and IDFC Mutual Fund is proposed
to be renamed Bandhan Mutual Fund.

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5. In December 2022, S&P Global Ratings reduced India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
growth to ___________ for 2023.
1) 6%
2) 6.5%
3) 7%
4) 7.5%
5) 8.2%
Answer- 1) 6%
Explanation:
S&P Global Ratings reduced India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for the following two
fiscal years by 0.5 percentage points, citing a downturn in global demand, in its report “Global Credit
Outlook 2023: No Easy Way Out.” GDP is expected to be 7% and 6% in fiscal years 2022 and 2023,
respectively.
i. S&P Global Ratings has calculated the fiscal years as: 2022 = Financial year (FY) 2022 / 23 and 2023
= FY 2023 / 24.
Note: S&P Ratings projected in September 2022 that the Indian economy would grow by 7.3% in
2022–23 and by 6.5% in 2023–24.

6. Name the company that has recently (in Dec’ 22) partnered with Meta Platforms to develop
high-speed internet undersea cable infrastructure.
1) Vodafone Idea
2) Reliance Jio Infocomm
3) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
4) Bharti Airtel
5) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
Answer- 4) Bharti Airtel
Explanation:
Bharti Airtel (Airtel) announced a collaboration with Meta Platforms, Inc, the parent company of
Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, to support the growth of India’s digital ecosystem.
i. Airtel and Meta will invest collaboratively in global connectivity infrastructure and new-age digital
solutions based on Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) to support the evolving
requirements of users and enterprises in India.

7. According to the World Bank’s latest update (in Dec ‘22) ‘India Development Update-
Navigating the Storm’ raised its GDP growth forecast for India during FY23 to ________ from
6.5%.
1) 7.0%
2) 6.9%
3) 7.5%
4) 6.7%
5) 7.2%
Answer- 2) 6.9%

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Explanation:
The World Bank (WB) in its latest (December 2022) ‘India Development Update- Navigating the
Storm’ raised its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for India during FY23 to 6.9% from
6.5% estimated in October 2022.
i. WB declined India’s FY23 forecast to 6.5% from 7.5% amid Russia-Ukraine War, rising global
interest rates and high inflation in October 2022.
ii. The Fitch Rating retained India’s growth forecast to 7% in FY23 amid stronger-than-expected
outturn in its December edition of the Global Economic Outlook 2022.
• However, it will slow to 2% in 2023-24 and 6.9% in 2024-25.

8. Name the company that has recently (in Dec ‘22) partnered with the National Small
Industries Corporation (NSIC) and Walmart to support MSME across India.
1) Reliance Digital
2) Snapdeal
3) Flipkart
4) IndiaMART
5) Amazon India
Answer- 3) Flipkart
Explanation:
Walmart and Flipkart partnered with the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) to accelerate
capacity building for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across India.
i. The MoU was signed at the Walmart Vriddhi Seller Summit, an event marking the milestone of
20,000 MSMEs having completed their training under the Walmart Vriddhi Supplier Development
Programme (Walmart Vriddhi) in New Delhi.
ii. Swasti is a programme partner for the Walmart Vriddhi programme.

MoU’s AND AGREEMENTS

1. Which of the following institutes has ‘not’ signed an MoU with the Bureau of Indian
Standards (BIS) to introduce Indian standards as an integral part of the curriculum?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Patna
3) IIT Indore
4) IIT Varanasi
5) IIT Delhi
Answer- 5) IIT Delhi
Explanation:
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) signed a MoU with top six engineering institutes of India for
introducing Indian standards as an integral part of the curriculum.
i. The MoU was signed with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) BHU Varanasi, Malaviya National
Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur, IIT Indore, IIT Patna, IIT Madras and National Institute of
Technology (NIT) Trichy for the establishment of ‘BIS Standardization Chair Professor’ at these
institutes.

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2. Which country has recently (in Dec ‘22) signed an MoU with India to enhance the
professional practices between two countries?
1) Brazil
2) Chile
3) Germany
4) Japan
5) Argentina
Answer- 2) Chile
Explanation:
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India and the Comptroller General of the Republic of
Chile signed an MoU to develop institutional and professional capacities and learn from each other’s
best practices in Santiago, Chile.
i. The MoU was formally signed by Girish Chandra Murmu, CAG of India, and Jorge Bermudez Soto, the
Comptroller General of the Republic of Chile.

3. Which state has recently (in Dec ‘22) signed an MoU with Coinbase Inc. to promote Web 3.0
Community?
1) West Bengal
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Karnataka
5) Telangana
Answer- 5) Telangana
Explanation:
The Telangana Government has signed an MoU with Coinbase Inc., an American based trading
company to jointly build a strong Web 3.0 community in Telangana.
i. The MoU was signed by the Principal Secretary (IT, Industries and Commerce) and director of
emerging technologies wing Jayesh Ranjan and Rama Devi Lanka from Coinbase Inc.
ii. Coinbase will support Web 3.0 entrepreneurs of Telangana through capacity-building sessions,
mentorship programs, and promoting initiatives that are conducted with the help of Telangana’s
innovation ecosystem partners.

4. Name the state that has recently (in Dec ‘22) signed an MoU with Amara Raja Batteries
Limited (ARBL) to set up a lithium-ion battery gigafactory.
1) Odisha
2) Gujarat
3) Telangana
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Answer- 3) Telangana
Explanation:
Amara Raja Batteries Limited (ARBL) signed an MoU with the Telangana government to set up a
lithium-ion battery gigafactory in Mahbubnagar district, Telangana with an investment of Rs 9,500
crore over the next 10 years.

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i. This gigafactory will be a state-of-the-art research and manufacturing facility with an ultimate
capacity of up to 16 Giga Watt (GWh) and a battery pack assembly unit of up to 5 GWh.
ii. The initial facilities would include a first-of-its-kind advanced energy research and innovation
centre, which will be named as the Amara Raja E-hub near Hyderabad International Airport.

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

1. In December 2022, __________ was appointed as the Chief Secretary to the Government of
Andhra Pradesh, while Iqbal Singh Bains, Chief Secretary of ___________ gets Extension of 6
months (until 31st May 2023).
1) K.S. Jawahar Reddy; Madhya Pradesh
2) Sameer Sharma; Karnataka
3) K.S. Jawahar Reddy; Gujarat
4) Sameer Sharma; Madhya Pradesh
5) Amit Khare; Karnataka
Answer- 1) K.S. Jawahar Reddy; Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
K.S. Jawahar Reddy, a 1990 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer took charge as the Chief
Secretary to the Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP). He will further continue to be in post till 2024.
• He replaces Sameer Sharma, who is retiring from service on attaining the age of
superannuation on 30th November 2022.
• Jawahar Reddy is currently serving as the Special Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister of
Andhra Pradesh (YS Jagan Mohan Reddy), by which all the affairs of the Chief Minister’s Office
(CMO) are currently under his supervision.
i. As per the order of the Union Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pension, Madhya
Pradesh (MP) Chief Secretary Iqbal Singh Bains, who was to retire on 30th November 2022, has
been given an extension of six-months and will continue in the post until 31st May 2023.
ii. The extension of Iqbal Singh Bains was recommended by Chief Minister (CM) Shivraj Singh
Chouhan

2. Name the country that has assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council
(UNSC) for the month of December 2022.
1) Brazil
2) India
3) Kenya
4) Norway
5) Ghana
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
India assumed the Presidency of the United Nation Security Council (UNSC) for the month of
December, the second time in its two-year tenure as an elected member of the Council in 2021-22.
i. India had earlier assumed the UNSC Presidency in August 2021.
ii. During India’s Presidency, two high-level signature events will be held on 14th December 2022 on
Reformed Multilateralism and 15th December 2022 on Reformed Multilateralism and will be chaired
by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
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3. Which country will assume the chairmanship of the Wassenaar Arrangement (WA), a
multilateral technology control agreement, on 1st January 2023?
1) Germany
2) Australia
3) India
4) Bulgaria
5) France
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
India will assume the chairmanship of the Wassenaar Arrangement (WA), a multilateral technology
control agreement, on 1st January 2023, for a period of one year.
i. Ireland’s ambassador Eoin O’Leary handed over the chairmanship to India’s ambassador Jaideep
Mazumdar, permanent representative to the UN and international organizations in Vienna at the 26th
annual plenary of the WA held in Vienna between 30th November and 1st December 2022.
ii. The WA is a multilateral export control regime established in 1996, monitors the transfers of
conventional weapons and dual-use goods. It has 42 members and operates on a voluntary basis,
where decisions are made by consensus.

4. Mahua Acharya has recently (in Dec ‘22) resigned from the post of Managing Directors (MDs)
and Chief Executive Officers (CEO) of which organization?
1) Adani Transmission Limited
2) Convergence Energy Services Limited
3) Torrent Power Limited
4) Reliance Power Limited
5) JSW Energy Limited
Answer- 2) Convergence Energy Services Ltd
Explanation:
Mahua Acharya, Managing Directors (MDs) and Chief Executive Officers (CEO) of state-owned
Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) has resigned from the top post.
i. According to Mahua Acharya’s resignation letter, 13th January 2023 will be her last day in the
position.

5. Who has been recently (in Dec ‘22) appointed as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of
Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI)?
1) B. Venkatraman
2) Rajnath Ram
3) A.K. Mohanty
4) D. M. Jagadeesh
5) K.V. Suresh Kumar
Answer- 5) K.V. Suresh Kumar
Explanation:
K.V. Suresh Kumar, a renowned Scientist of the Department of Atomic Energy assumed charge as
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI) at
Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu for a tenure of 3-years.

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i. He joined the operations of Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) in 1986 and was involved in the
commissioning system of FBTR like Sodium heated Steam Generators, Steam & Water system and
Turbo-Generator.

6. Who has been recently (in Dec ‘22) elected as the first female President of the Table Tennis
Federation of India (TTFI)?
1) Padmaja S Menon
2) Meghna Ahlawat
3) Rinku Acharya
4) Alka Sharma
5) Supriya Shukla
Answer- 2) Meghna Ahlawat
Explanation:
Meghna Ahlawat was elected as the first female President of the Table Tennis Federation of India
(TTFI) and former Indian Table Tennis player Kamlesh Mehta, an eight-time national champion and
Arjuna awardee (1985) took over as the new secretary general of the TTFI.
• Meghna Ahlawat is the wife of the outgoing President of TTFI, Dushyant Chautala, Deputy Chief
Minister(CM) of Haryana.

7. Who was recently (in Dec ‘22) appointed as the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand
Government?
1) Prasoon Joshi
2) Aamir Khan
3) Ravinder Bhakar
4) Pahlaj Nihalani
5) Samir Chanda
Answer- 1) Prasoon Joshi
Explanation:
The Uttarakhand government has appointed Padma Shri awardee Prasoon Joshi, the Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of McCann Worldgroup India as its brand
ambassador.
i. Prasoon Joshi is a lyricist, writer and artist native of Almora, Uttarakhand. He is currently serving as
the Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (Censor Board).
ii. He is the recipient of Padma Shri award, the 4th highest civilian award for arts in 2015 and has also
received several prestigious international honours including Young Global Leader by the World
Economic Forum in 2006.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

1. Which of the following points is/are ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the 53rd International Film
Festival of India (IFFI) held in Goa in November 2022?
1) The Iranian film “Mitra,” directed by Nadav Lapid, was awarded the ‘ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal’
at the 53rd International Film Festival of India.
2) The ‘Silver Peacock for Best Director’ was awarded to Nader Saeivar for his work on the Turkish
film “No End” (Bi Payan).
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3) Vahid Mobasseri for ‘No End’, was honoured with Silver Peacock for Best Actor (Male) and Daniela
Marin Navarro for ‘I Have Electric Dreams’ is honoured with Silver Peacock for Best Actor (Female).
4) Spanish film ‘I Have Electric Dreams’ directed by Valentina Maurel won the prestigious ‘Golden
Peacock’ for the best film of the festival.
5) Film ‘Dear Diary’ wins 53-Hour Challenge at the 2nd edition of ‘75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow’ at
IFFI in Goa.
Answer- 1) The Iranian film “Mitra,” directed by Nadav Lapid, was awarded the ‘ICFT-UNESCO
Gandhi Medal’ at the 53rd International Film Festival of India.
Explanation:
The 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was held in Goa from November 20 – 28, 2022.
IFFI is an annual film festival, which has been organized with the philosophy of “Vasudhaiva
Kutumbakam” (the world is one family) at its core.
• IFFI is jointly organized by the National Film Development Corporation and the Entertainment
Society of Goa.
• Mega Star Chiranjeevi receives Indian Film Personality of the Year Award for 2022.
• The Iranian film “Nargesi,” directed by Payam Eskandari, was awarded the ‘ICFT-UNESCO
Gandhi Medal’ at the 53rd International Film Festival of India.
• The ‘Silver Peacock for Best Director’ was awarded to Nader Saeivar for his work on the
Turkish film “No End” (Bi Payan).
• Spanish film ‘I Have Electric Dreams’ directed by Valentina Maurel won the prestigious ‘Golden
Peacock’ for the best film of the festival.
• Vahid Mobasseri, lead actor of ‘No End’, was honoured with Silver Peacock for Best Actor
(Male) and Daniela Marin Navarro, lead Actor of Best Film ‘I Have Electric Dreams’ is honoured
with Silver Peacock for Best Actor (Female).
• Film ‘Dear Diary’ wins 53-Hour Challenge at the 2nd edition of ‘75 Creative Minds of
Tomorrow’ at IFFI in Goa.

2. Which state’s green start-up ‘Tree Tag’ has won the Climathon 2022 under the category of
Life On Land?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Kerala
3) Karnataka
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Kerala
Explanation:
Tree Tag, a green start-up founded by climate-conscious individuals from Kerala, striving to reduce
carbon emissions through tech-integrated afforestation projects, has won the Climathon 2022, the
hackathon held at Kerala Technology Innovation Zone (KTIZ), Kochi, Kerala from 26 to 27th
November 2022.
• The Tree Tag team won the award under the category of Life On Land, addressing the
problem statement such as ‘monitoring and protecting existing forest eco-systems’.
i. The Wildlife Trust of India has selected the Man-Animal Conflict Mitigation Team, an 8-member
team, from Chinnakkanal (Munnar forest division), Kerala, for its award this year (2022) for reducing
incidents of man-animal conflict in the region.

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 • The team will receive the award on 2nd December 2022, at ‘Aa Aana’, a month-long exhibition
that started on 1st December 2022 in Fort Kochi, Kerala.

3. Which of the following points are ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the “2022 Burgundy Private
Hurun India 500,” published in December 2022?
A) Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is the most valuable listed company in India, with a
valuation of Rs 17.2 lakh crore followed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
B) Infosys Limited (Infosys) is the largest private employer in India, which employs 5,92,195
people, followed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
C) Serum Institute of India (SII) is the most valued unlisted company in India, followed by
BYJU’s.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 2) Only B
Explanation:
The “2022 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500,” the second edition of the list that ranks the 500
most valuable firms in India, was published by Burgundy Private, Axis Bank’s Private Banking
Business, and Hurun India.
• The cut-off date for this list was October 30, 2022.
i. According to the list, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is the most valuable listed company in
India, with a valuation of Rs 17.2 lakh crore, up 3.6% from 2021 followed by Tata Consultancy
Services (TCS) and HDFC Bank.
ii. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which employs 5,92,195 people, is the largest private employer
in India followed by Quess Corp Limited (Quess).
iii. The pharmaceutical company Serum Institute of India (SII) is the most valued unlisted
company in India, followed by edtech (education technology) giant BYJU’s.

4. In December 2022, The Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize 2022 was awarded to
‘The Chipko Movement: A People’s Movement’, authored by whom?
1) Shekhar Pathak
2) Jairam Ramesh
3) Dinyar Patel
4) Milan Vaishnav
5) Ornit Shani
Answer- 1) Shekhar Pathak
Explanation:
The Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize 2022 was awarded to ‘The Chipko Movement: A
People’s Movement’, a book on the popular forest conservation campaign Chipko Movement written
by a historian and an activist Shekhar Pathak.
• The New India Foundation has been awarding the annual Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book
Prize.

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i. The book, ‘The Chipko Movement: A People’s Movement’, has been translated from Hindi to English
by Manisha Chaudhry.
ii. The 2022 was the 5th edition of the Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize.

5. Name the platform that has recently (in Dec ‘22) won the Best Tech Initiative of the Year at
the Dun & Bradstreet Business Excellence Awards 2022.
1) eVidhya
2) e- Kuber
3) Manthan Platform
4) Saarthi
5) Digital Prayaas
Answer- 3) Manthan Platform
Explanation:
The Manthan platform, powered by NSEIT, won the Best Tech Initiative of the Year at the Dun &
Bradstreet Business Excellence Awards 2022 during the ‘Business Enterprises of Tomorrow 2022’
event in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• The theme for the Business Enterprises of Tomorrow 2022 event is ‘Time for India’s New-Age
Entrepreneurship’.
i. Dr Sapna Poti, Director of Strategic Alliances Division, Office of Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to
the Government of India and Anantharaman Sreenivasan, Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive
Officer (CEO), NSEIT, received the Award.
ii. The Dun & Bradstreet small and mid-size enterprise (SME) and Mid-Corporate ‘Business Excellence
Awards 2022’ is an effort to recognise and celebrate the accomplishments and excellent performances
of SMEs and Mid-Corporates.

6. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the 2nd edition of Earthshot Prize
2022?
A) Kheyti, an Indian startup won the Earthshot Prize 2022 under Protect & Restore Nature
Category.
B) Indigenous Women of The Great Barrier Reef from Australia won the award under the
Revive Our Oceans Category.
C) Mukuru Clean Stoves from Kenya won the award under Clean Our Air Category.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
William, Prince of Wales, announced the winners of the Earthshot Prize 2022, the 2nd edition of the
annual awards, at the awards ceremony held at the MGM Music Hall in Boston, the United States of
America (USA).

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 Category Winner Country

Protect & Restore Nature Kheyti India

Clean Our Air Mukuru Clean Stoves Kenya

Revive Our Oceans Indigenous Women of The Great Barrier Reef Australia

Build A Waste Free World Notpla United Kingdom

Fix Our Climate 44.01 Oman

7. Name the bank that has recently (in Dec ‘22) received the Banker’s Bank of the Year Award
2022 for India segment (Under Asia Pacific Region) at Global Banking Summit held in London,
United Kingdom (UK).
1) Union Bank of India
2) Bank of India
3) Punjab National Bank
4) Canara Bank
5) Bank of Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Canara Bank
Explanation:
Canara Bank received the Banker’s Bank of the Year Award 2022 for the India segment (Under
Asia Pacific Region) at the Global Banking Summit, held in London, United Kingdom (UK) from 29th
November 2022 to 1st December 2022.
i. The bank has been adjudged as the ‘Best Bank in India for 2022’.

8. Who has recently (in Dec ‘22) won the ‘Pride of Central India 2022’ Award for transforming
the lives of rural farmers?
1) Sushil Kotwale
2) Siddharth Jain
3) Ishwar Patidar
4) Mohan Patidar
5) Atul Patidar
Answer- 5) Atul Patidar
Explanation:
Atul Patidar, founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Farmkart Online Services Private
Limited (central India’s first agritech innovation startup) was awarded the prestigious ‘Pride of
Central India 2022’ award for transforming the lives of rural farmers.
i. Dainik Bhaskar’s ‘Pride of Central India’ honours people with exceptional and inspirational work in
education, health, art, business, and social work.

9. Which of the following Indian billionaires were named in the 16th edition of Forbes Asia’s
Heroes of Philanthropy list released in December 2022?
1) Gautam Adani
2) Shiv Nadar
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3) Ashok Soota
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
India’s richest person Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group; Shiv Nadar, Founder of HCL
Technologies; and Ashok Soota, Executive Chairman of Happiest Minds Technologies along with
Malaysian couple Brahmal Vasudevan and his wife Shanthi Kandiah, a lawyer, were featured on
Forbes' Asia's 2022 Heroes of Philanthropy list.
i. The 2022 list is the 16th edition of Forbes' annual list(unranked) that highlights the region’s top
philanthropists who demonstrated a strong personal commitment to causes like education and the
environment.
ii. Malaysian-Indian Brahmal Vasudevan, founder and CEO of Kuala Lumpur-based private equity firm
Creador and his wife, Shanthi Kandiah, a lawyer, supports local communities in both Malaysia and
India through the Creador Foundation, co-founded in 2018.

10. Who has recently (in Dec ‘22) received the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2022 in
Australia under the Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary
Schools category?
1) Kandala Ramaiah
2) Veena Nair
3) Somnath Walke
4) Amit Kumar
5) Virender Kumar
Answer- 2) Veena Nair
Explanation:
Veena Nair, an Indian-origin teacher in Melbourne, Australia, has received the Prime Minister’s
Prizes for Science 2022 under the Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in
Secondary Schools category.
i. Veena Nair, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Project Leader and
Head of Technology at Viewbank College, Melbourne, Australia, was honoured for demonstrating the
practical application of STEAM to students.
ii. Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science is the most prestigious prizes in Australia for outstanding
achievements in scientific research, research-based innovation, and excellence in science teaching.

11. ‘__________’ was declared as the Word of the Year for 2022 by the Oxford English Dictionary.
1) Gas Lighting
2) Metaverse
3) Vax
4) Goblin mode
5) Moon Lighting
Answer- 4) Goblin mode

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Explanation:
The Oxford English Dictionary has chosen ‘Goblin mode’ as the word of the year 2022 by an
online vote. Goblin Mode received 93% of the votes against contenders “metaverse” (2nd) and
“#IStandWith”(3rd).
i. For the first time, the choice of Word of the Year was opened to public voting. Around 3 lakh English
speakers voted over a period of 2 weeks.
ii. ‘Goblin mode’ is a slang term that refers to the type of behaviour which is unapologetically self-
indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations.

12. Which Indian organisation has won the Local Adaptation Champions Award under the
“capacity and knowledge” category at the Conference of Parties (COP) 27 climate summit held
in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt?
1) Swayam Shikshan Prayog
2) Pratham
3) Teach For India
4) Smile Foundation
5) Katha
Answer- 1) Swayam Shikshan Prayog
Explanation:
Swayam Shikshan Prayog (SSP), a Pune (Maharashtra) based Non-Government Organisation (NGO)
won the Local Adaptation Champions Award under the “capacity and knowledge” category for its
work in supporting women farmers to adopt more resilient and sustainable agricultural practices in
Marathwada in Maharashtra.
i. The award was announced by the Global Centre on Adaptation(GCA), at the Conference of Parties
(COP) 27 climate summit held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
ii. Other Winners:
• Financial Governance category: Adaptation Consortium
• Inclusive Leadership category: Rangamati Hill District Council
• Local Innovation category: Community Development & Advocacy Forum Nepal

13. Which of the following personalities from India were ‘not’ listed in British Broadcasting
Corporation (BBC)’s 100 Women list 2022?
1) Falguni Nayar
2) Sirisha Bandla
3) Priyanka Chopra Jonas
4) Geetanjali Shree
5) Sneha Jawale
Answer- 1) Falguni Nayar
Explanation:
4 Indian Women, Actress and producer, Priyanka Chopra Jonas; Sirisha Bandla, Aeronautical
engineer; Booker-winning author Geetanjali Shree and Social Worker Sneha Jawale, are featured on
the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)’s 100 Women list 2022, a list of 100 inspiring and
influential women from around the world for 2022.

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i. The list also features, American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska,
“tsarina of Russian pop” Alla Pugacheva(Russian musical performer), Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi,
Triple jump athlete Yulimar Rojas, and Ghanaian author Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah.

14. Name the Personality who has recently (in Dec ‘22) named as the World Athletes of the
Year 2022.
1) Sydney McLaughlin-Levron
2) Armand Mondo Duplantis
3) Erriyon Knighton
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
American hurdler and 2022 World champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Swedish pole vaulter
and current Olympic and World champion Armand "Mondo" Duplantis have been named the World
Athletes of the Year 2022.
i. McLaughlin-Levrone broke the world women’s 400 m hurdles record twice and Mondo Duplantis
has set three new world records in 2022.
ii. Adriana Vilagos of Serbia(javelin throw) and Erriyon Knighton of United States of America (USA)
(sprinter) have been named the Rising Stars of 2022 by World Athletics.
• Erriyon Knighton has won his second consecutive Rising Star of the Year award. He previously
won the award back in 2021. List of Other Awardee.

15. Who has recently (in Dec ‘22) won the Miss Earth 2022 title at the Okada Manila in
Philippines?
1) Nadeen Ayoub (Palestine)
2) Sheridan Mortlock (Australia)
3) Andrea Aguilera (Colombia)
4) Destiny Wagner (Belize)
5) Mina Sue Choi (South Korea)
Answer- 5) Mina Sue Choi (South Korea)
Explanation:
South Korea’s Mina Sue Choi, was crowned Miss Earth 2022 at the Okada Manila in Parañaque,
Metro Manila, Philippines. Mina Sue Choi succeeded Destiny Wagner of Belize, Miss Earth 2021.
i. It is the 1st significant pageant victory for South Korea after 20 years of participation in the Miss
Earth competition. Miss Earth 2022 is the 22nd edition of the Miss Earth pageant.
ii. 3 other queens were awarded the pageant’s 3 elemental titles.
• Miss Fire 2022– Andrea Aguilera of Colombia,
• Miss Water 2022– Nadeen Ayoub of Palestine,
• Miss Air 2022– Sheridan Mortlock of Australia.
Note: Vanshika Parmar of Nadaun, Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh), was crowned as Miss Earth India
2022. The 1st Indian to win the Miss Earth title was Nicole Faria in 2010.

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 ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

1. Which of the following companies has recently (in Nov ‘22) agreed to merge with Singapore
Airlines (SIA) and Tata Sons?
1) Vistara
2) Air India
3) SpiceJet
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and TATA Sons (TATA) agreed to merge Air India and Vistara, with SIA
also investing Rs 20,585 million (SD 360 million, USD 250 million) in Air India as part of the
transaction.
i. As a result, SIA would hold a 25.1% share in an enlarged Air India group that would have a
significant presence in all important market segments.
ii. SIA and Tata aim to complete the merger by March 2024.
iii. Air India has received its 1st Boeing 777-200 LR (Long Range) Vihaan, which means “dawn of a
new era”, is the name given to the aircraft with registration VT-AEF, as per the induction plan.

2. In December 2022, the RBI granted a conditional approval to the Carlyle Group and Verventa
Holdings to acquire 9.99% Stake each in which bank?
1) ICICI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) YES Bank
5) IDBI Bank
Answer- 4) YES Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted a conditional approval to the Carlyle Group and
Verventa Holdings to acquire 9.99% of paid up share capital each in YES Bank through subscription
to equity shares and share warrants of the Bank.
i. The proposed investment is by CA Basque investments, which is a part of the Carlyle Group and
Verventa Holdings, an affiliate of funds managed by Advent.

3. Name the company that has recently (in Dec ‘22) acquired a share of Eastman Exports Global
Clothing (EEGC) Pvt Ltd through a share purchase agreement.
1) Biocon Ltd
2) GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
3) Panacea Biotech Ltd
4) Serum Institute Of India
5) Bharat Biotech International Limited
Answer- 5) Bharat Biotech International Limited

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Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) had approved the proposed combination of Bharat
Biotech International Limited (BBIL) for acquiring the shares of Eastman Exports Global Clothing
(EEGC) Pvt Ltd through a share purchase agreement.
• Acquirer– Bharat Biotech International Limited
• Target– Eastman Exports Global Clothing Pvt. Limited
i. The Proposed Combination exceeds the thresholds prescribed by way of the ‘Parties Test’ under
Section 5(a)(i)(A) of the Competition Act, 2002. Accordingly, the Proposed Transaction is notifiable to
the CCI under Section 6(2) of the Act.

DEFENCE

1. The 12th edition of Agni Warrior (XAW) 2022, a bilateral exercise between the _______ Armed
Forces & Indian Army (IA) conducted at Maharashtra In November 2022.
1) Singapore
2) France
3) United States of America
4) Indonesia
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 1) Singapore
Explanation:
The 12th edition of Agni Warrior (XAW) 2022, a bilateral exercise between the Singapore Armed
Forces (SAF) & Indian Army (IA) was held at Field Firing Ranges, Devlali in Maharashtra from
November 13 – 30, 2022.
i. The closing event was witnessed by Wong Wie Kuen, High Commissioner of Singapore to India &
Lieutenant General S Harimohan Iyer, Commandant, School of Artillery along with other dignitaries
from Singapore & serving officers from both armies.
ii. The exercise culminated in a joint live-firing exercise involving the Singapore Armed Forces’ (SAF)
Singapore Light Weight Howitzer, Field Artillery Meteorological System, and the Indian Army’s
155mm Field Howitzer 77B.

2. Name the Kites that were trained by the Indian Army forces (in Dec ‘22)to destroy enemy
drones.
1) Vidhya
2) Krishna
3) Vela
4) Arjun
5) Vijay
Answer- 4) Arjun
Explanation:
Indian Army forces are training Kites to prey on enemy drones in a first-of-its-kind operation. The
military conducts operations with trained birds and dogs.Indian army used a kite named ‘Arjun’.
i. During the ongoing joint training exercise Yudh Abhyas in Auli, Uttarakhand, the Indian Army
showed the use of Kites to prey on hostile drones.

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ii. With the kite-dog combination, the dog used its sensory skills to identify the location of a drone
and, subsequently, the kite was launched to bring it down.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Name the company that has successfully Propel its Moon Spacecraft, CubeSat EQUilibriUm
Lunar-Earth point 6U Spacecraft (EQUULEUS) in November 2022.
1) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
2) European Space Agency
3) SpaceX
4) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
5) Canadian Space Agency
Answer- 1) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Explanation:
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has successfully used steam (water) to propel its CubeSat
EQUilibriUm Lunar-Earth point 6U Spacecraft (EQUULEUS), that was launched as one of the payloads
aboard National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Orion spacecraft.
i. This is the world’s first successful orbit control beyond low-earth orbit (LEO) using a steam (water)
propellant propulsion system.

2. In which place, the Indian Coast Guard(ICG) has recently (in Nov ‘22) commissioned a New
Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III squadron, 840 Squadron?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
3) Pune, Maharashtra
4) Porbandar, Gujarat
5) Chandipur, Odisha
Answer- 1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Director General of Indian Coast Guard (ICG), VS Pathania, commissioned 840 Squadron(840
Sqn (CG)), an ICG Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III squadron, at ICG Air Station, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu.
i. The commissioning of 840 Sqn (CG) highlights the achievements towards self-reliance in the field of
helicopter manufacturing, in line with “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” vision.
ii. ALH Mk-III helicopters are indigenously manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

3. Which country’s Navy has recently (in Nov ‘22) tested the first-of-its-kind long-range
interceptor missile against an “advanced” cruise missile LRAD?
1) Russia
2) Australia
3) Israel
4) Indonesia
5) United Arab Emirates
Answer- 3) Israel

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Explanation:
The Israeli Navy successfully tested the first-of-its-kind long-range interceptor missile against an
“advanced” cruise missile LRAD, part of the Barak MX defense system.
i. LRAD was launched from a Sa’ar 6-class corvette INS Magen, after detecting a target that resembled
an advanced cruise missile and destroyed it.
ii. LARD was developed by the Israeli Aerospace Industries and the Defense Ministry’s research and
development division, known by the Hebrew acronym MAFAT.

4. Which country has recently (in Nov ‘22) launched a spacecraft with a 3-person crew to its
under-construction Tiangong space station?
1) United States of America
2) China
3) Russia
4) Japan
5) India
Answer- 2) China
Explanation:
China launched a spacecraft with a 3-person crew to its under-construction Tiangong space station
amid intensifying competition with the United States. It landed about 6 hours after the launch.
i. The Shenzhou-15 spaceship carrying the aircraft was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch
Centre in Northwest China.
ii. The team for the six-month mission is led by veteran Fei Junlong and two first-time astronauts
Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu.

5. In December 2022, the United States (US) Airforce has unveiled its newest nuclear stealth
bomber, ‘the B-21 Raider’, which is world’s first ______Generation Aircraft.
1) 2nd
2) 6th
3) 3rd
4) 5th
5) 4th
Answer- 2) 6th
Explanation:
The United States (US) Airforce has unveiled its newest nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider,
which is world’s first Sixth-Generation Aircraft.
• The technology behind this is developed and delivered by Northrop Grumman.
• It will cost nearly $700m (£569m) each and can carry nuclear and conventional weapons.
i. It is named in honour of the Doolittle Raids of World War II when 80 men, led by Lt. Col. James
Jimmy” Doolittle, and 16 B-25 Mitchell medium bombers set off on a mission that changed the course
of World War II.

6. Which institute has recently (in Dec ‘22) developed a device called Sindhuja-I/‘Ocean Wave
Energy Converter’, to generate electricity from Sea Waves?
1) IIT Bombay
2) IIT Kanpur

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3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Kharagpur
Answer- 3) IIT Madras
Explanation:
The researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have developed a device
called Sindhuja-I or ‘Ocean Wave Energy Converter’, that can generate electricity from sea waves.
Sindhuja means “created from the ocean” in Sanskrit.
• The device trials were completed during the second week of November 2022.
i. According to the IIT Madras statement, the device was deployed approximately 6 kilometers (km)
off the coast of Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, at a location with a depth of 20 meters.
ii. Sindhuja-I was funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
through the ‘Innovative Research Project ‘of IIT Madras, TBI-KIET under the DST Nidhi-Prayas
Scheme, and the Australian Alumni Grant Scheme 2022.

7. Name the organisation that has recently (in Dec ‘22) handed over the Authority Holding
Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of the Akash Weapon System to Missile Systems Quality Assurance
Agency (MSQAA) in Hyderabad, Telangana.
1) Defence Research and Development Organisation
2) Bharat Electronics Limited
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
4) Bharat Dynamics Limited
5) Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited
Answer- 1) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over the Authority Holding
Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of the Akash Weapon System (Indian Army Version) to Missile Systems
Quality Assurance Agency (MSQAA) in Hyderabad, Telangana.
i. The Akash missile system was developed by a group of DRDO laboratories, including 3 from Pune.
ii. Akash is the 1st indigenous state-of-the-art surface-to-air missile system that has been in service
with the armed forces for nearly a decade.

8. In December 2022, __________ Chinese astronauts landed back on earth on board the re-entry
capsule of the Shenzhou-14 spacecraft after completing a six-month mission on Tiangong space
station.
1) Four
2) Six
3) Five
4) Three
5) Seven
Answer- 4) Three
Explanation:
The three Chinese astronauts landed back on earth on board the re-entry capsule of the Shenzhou-
14 spacecraft after completing a six-month mission on China’s space station (Tiangong space
station).

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 • The three astronauts were commander Chen Dong and teammates Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe.
i. They left for space on June 5, 2022 to supervise the Tiangong space station’s final phase of
construction, which was finished in November 2022.

9. With which company, ISRO & the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre
(INSPACe) signed an MoU (in Dec ‘22) for its ‘human and cargo transportation capsule
program’?
1) Agnikul Cosmos
2) Skyroot Aerospace
3) Antrix Corporation
4) Mahindra Aerospace
5) Vyom Space
Answer- 5) Vyom Space
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian National Space Promotion and
Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), signed an MoU Gurugram, Haryana-based private space firm, Vyom
Space Exploration and Services Private Limited (Vyom Space), to develop niche technology in the
field of space, with a focus on a "human and cargo transportation capsule programme".
i. The MoU has been facilitated by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center
(INSPACe), India’s nodal space authorization body and an autonomous agency under the Department
of Space, Government of India (GoI).

SPORTS

1. In November 2022, ____________ from Norway defeated Poland’s Jan-Krzysztof Duda in the
Meltwater Champions Chess Tour (MCCT) finals 2022, while Indian Grandmaster R
Praggnanandhaa finished _______ in the final standing.
1) Wesley So; 3rd
2) Magnus Carlsen; 5th
3) Wesley So; 4th
4) Magnus Carlsen; 3rd
5) Liem Le; 5th
Answer- 2) Magnus Carlsen; 5th
Explanation:
World Champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway defeated Poland’s Jan-Krzysztof Duda in the Meltwater
Champions Chess Tour (MCCT) finals 2022 held at the SHACK15 venue in San Francisco, United States
of America (USA).
• MCCT 2022 is a series of 9 online chess tournaments that started on 19th February 2022 and
ended on 20th November 2022.
i. Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa (R Praggnanandhaa) defeated compatriot Arjun
Erigaisi in the 7th & final round of the tour to finish 5th in the final standing.
ii. Magnus Carlsen has earned USD 242,400 in total Tour earnings while Jan-Krzysztof Duda has won
USD 162500 for 2nd place followed by R Praggnanandhaa with USD 129000.

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2. Which team won the Vijay Hazare Trophy Final 2022- 2023 title by defeating Maharashtra in
December 2022?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Saurashtra
3) Karnataka
4) Mumbai
5) Gujarat
Answer- 2) Saurashtra
Explanation:
Saurashtra won the Vijay Hazare Trophy Final 2022- 2023 title by defeating Maharashtra by 5
wickets in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium Ground ‘A’, Motera, Ahmedabad (Gujarat).
• It is the 2nd Vijay Hazare Trophy victory for Saurashtra.
i. Saurashtra won its 1st Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2007-2008 against Bengal by 6 wickets.
• Sheldon Jackson scored an unbroken 133 runs off 136 balls, which helped Saurashtra defeat
Maharashtra in the final.
• Ruturaj Gaikwad set a milestone by becoming the 1st cricketer to score 4 centuries in a single
Vijay Hazare Trophy season twice.

3. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the 2022 TATA Steel Chess India
(TSCI) Rapid and Blitz held in December 2022?
1) Indian Grand Master (GM) Arjun Erigaisi won the 2022 Tata Steel Chess India Open Blitz defeating
American GM Hikaru Nakamura.
2) Indian International Master (IM) Vaishali Rameshbabu became the first-ever Tata Steel Chess India
2022 Women Blitz champion by defeating Ukrainian GM Mariya Muzychuk.
3) Indian chess player Nihal Sarin won the Tata Steel Chess India Open Rapid 2022, while Ukrainian
GM Anna Ushenina won the Tata Steel Chess India Women Rapid 2022.
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Indian Grand Master (GM) Arjun Erigaisi won the 2022 Tata Steel Chess India Open Blitz defeating
American GM Hikaru Nakamura at the 2022 TATA Steel Chess India (TSCI) Rapid and Blitz, 4th edition
of the tournament, held from 29th November to 4th December 2022 in Kolkata, West Bengal.
i. Indian International Master (IM) Vaishali Rameshbabu defeated Ukrainian GM Mariya Muzychuk to
win the 2022 Tata Steel Chess India Women’s Blitz title. She became the first-ever Tata Steel Chess
India 2022 Women Blitz champion.
Winners:
Category Rapid Blitz

Men’s Nihal Sarin (Winner) Arjun Erigaisi (Winner)

Arjun Erigaisi (Runner) Hikaru Nakamura (Runner)

Women’s Anna Ushenina (Winner) Vaishali Rameshbabu (Winner)

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 Nana Dzagnidze (Runner) Mariya Muzychuk (Runner)

4. Who has won the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) President’s Cup 2022 held
in Cairo, Egypt?
1) Saurabh Chaudhary
2) Anish Bhanwala
3) Bhavesh Shekhawat
4) Rudrankksh Patil
5) Sanjeev Rajput
Answer- 4) Rudrankksh Patil
Explanation:
Rudrankksh Patil, an Indian shooter, has won the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)
President’s Cup 2022 in Cairo, Egypt, by defeating Italy’s Danilo Sollazzo in the 10-metre (m) rifle
play-off by 16-8.
• With this victory, Rudrankksh Patil has made it to the world No. 1 in the latest International
Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Rankings for men’s 10m air rifle shooters.
i. Anjum Moudgil, an Indian women’s rifle ace, has won silver medal in the women’s 50-m rifle in 3
positions (3P) competition at the renowned ISSF President’s Cup 2022, making her the second-best
athlete in the sport for the year 2022.
ii. Anjum lost the gold medal match to German Anna Janssen (14-16) at the Egypt International
Olympic City (EIOC) range.

5. In December 2022, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Asian Football
Confederation (AFC) jointly announced that the AIFF had withdrawn their bid to host the AFC
Asian Cup _________ in India.
1) 2023
2) 2027
3) 2024
4) 2025
5) 2026
Answer- 2) 2027
Explanation:
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) jointly
announced that the AIFF, the governing body of football in India, has withdrawn their bid to host the
AFC Asian Cup 2027 in India.
i. The AFC Executive Committee had shortlisted the AIFF and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation
(SAFF) bids to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027 during its meeting on 17th October 2022.
ii. The AFC Congress was scheduled to select the host in February 2023 in Manama, Bahrain.

6. Which state’s Chief Minister (CM) has recently (in Dec ‘22) launched the Trophy tour of the
FIH (Fédération Internationale de Hockey) Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023?
1) Odisha (Naveen Patnaik)
2) Karnataka (Basavaraj Bommai)
3) Andhra Pradesh (Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy)
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4) Gujarat (Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel)
5) West Bengal (Mamata Banerjee)
Answer- 1) Odisha (Naveen Patnaik)
Explanation:
Odisha Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik launched the Trophy tour of the FIH (Fédération
Internationale de Hockey) Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, and handed over
the trophy to Dilip Tirkey, President of Hockey India.
i. The FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 will be held at Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from 13th
-29th January 2023.

7. In December 2022, Aditya Mittal became India’s ________ chess Grandmaster (GM) during the
3rd edition of El Llobregat Open Chess Tournament in Spain.
1) 78th
2) 76th
3) 74th
4) 77th
5) 75th
Answer- 4) 77th
Explanation:
The Mumbai (Maharashtra)-Player Aditya Mittal, 16-year-old, has become India’s 77th chess
Grandmaster (GM) during an ongoing 3rd edition of El Llobregat Open Chess Tournament in Spain.
i. Aditya Mittal, who had secured 3 GM norms, crossed the 2,500 Elo points mark during the 6th round
of the ongoing tournament in Spain. He becomes Mumbai's 2nd and Maharashtra's 11th GM. Pravin
Thipsay(1997) was the 1st GM from Mumbai.
ii. He is the 5th Indian to achieve the GM title in 2022 after Bharath Subramaniyam (73rd GM), Rahul
Srivatshav (74th GM), V Pranav (75th GM), and Pranav Anand (76th GM).
Note: To become a Grandmaster (GM), a player has to secure 3 GM norms and cross the live rating of
2,500 ELO points.

OBITUARY

1. Jiang Zemin, former President of _______, passed away in November 2022.

1) Bhutan
2) Mongolia
3) China
4) Japan
5) Nepal
Answer- 3) China
Explanation:
Jiang Zemin, former President of China, who presided over more than a decade of economic growth
after the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown against pro-democracy protests, passed away at the age of 96 in
Shanghai, China.
i. He died from leukemia and multiple organ failure.
ii. Jiang Zemin served as the head of the Communist Party from 1989 to 2002. He served as the
President of China from 1993 to 2003.
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2. Vikram S Kirloskar, _____________ of Toyota Kirloskar Motor passed away in November 2022.
1) Managing Director
2) Chief Executive Officer
3) Chairperson
4) Chief Operating Officer
5) Vice Chairperson
Answer- 5) Vice Chairperson
Explanation:
Vikram S Kirloskar, Vice Chairperson of Toyota Kirloskar Motor passed away at the age of 64 in
Bengaluru, Karnataka.
i. Vikram Kirloskar, a fourth-generation member of the Kirloskar Group, which was founded in 1888,
served as Vice Chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor (since 1998) and Chairman and Managing Director
(MD) of Kirloskar Systems Ltd.
ii. He was President of Confederation of Indian Industry during 2019-2020 and was currently the
Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Manufacturing Council, CII Trade Fair’s council
and Chairman Hydrogen Task force.

3. Film actress Jharana Das from _________, passed away in December 2022.
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
Veteran Odia film actress Jharana Das passed away in Cuttack, Odisha at the age of 77. She was born
in 1945 and started her acting career in the 1960s and also served as station director of Doordarshan.
i. In 1997, Jharana Das received the state government’s prestigious ‘Jaydev Puraskar‘ for her lifelong
contribution to the Odia cinema industry.
ii. She won several accolades for her brilliant performance in films like ‘Shree Jagannath’, ‘Nari’,
‘Adinamegha’, ‘Hisabnikas’, ‘Pujafula’, ‘Amadabata’, ‘Abhinetri’, ‘Malajanha’ and ‘Heera Nella’.

4. Renowned French author and Padma Bhushan awardee, “Dominique Lapierre” has passed
away in December 2022.
In which field did he receive the Padma Bhushan Award from GoI in 2008?
1) Literature & Education
2) Art
3) Social Works
4) Trade & Industry
5) Science & Engineering
Answer- 3) Social Works
Explanation:
Renowned French author and Padma Bhushan awardee, Dominique Lapierre, passed away at the
age of 91. He was born on 30th July 1931, in Chatelaillon, France.

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i. He authored a book titled ‘City of Joy’ in 1985, describing the struggles of a rickshaw puller in
Kolkata. It was made into a movie in 1992, starring Patrick Swayze and directed by Roland Joffe.
ii. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Bhushan Award for Social Works in 2008.

5. In December 2022, A noted economist and former Union Minister Yoginder Kumar Alagh (Y.
K. Alagh) passed away.
Y. K. Alagh is an emeritus professor at the Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social
Research (SPIESR) in which state?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Bihar
5) Gujarat
Answer- 5) Gujarat
Explanation:
A noted economist and former Union Minister Yoginder Kumar Alagh (Y. K. Alagh), an emeritus
professor at the Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research (SPIESR) in Ahmedabad
(Gujarat), passed away at the age of 83 in Ahmedabad.
i. Y K Alagh was born in 1939 in Chakwal, Punjab, British India(now in Pakistan).
ii. He served as the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Planning and Programme
Implementation, Science and Technology and Power during 1996-1998. He served as the Member of
Parliament(MP) Rajya Sabha from Gujarat from 1996 to 2000.
iii. From 2006 to 2012, he served as the chairman of the Institute of Rural Management Anand
(IRMA).

6. Kumble Sundar Rao, Senior __________ Artiste and former Member of the Legislative Assembly
(MLA) from Surathkal, Karnataka passed away in December 2022.
1) Kathakali
2) Yakshagana
3) Dollu Kunitha
4) Gaarudi Gombe
5) Sattriya
Answer- 2) Yakshagana
Explanation:
Kumble Sundar Rao, Senior Yakshagana Artiste and former Member of the Legislative Assembly
(MLA) from Surathkal(Karnataka) passed away in Mangaluru, Karnataka. He was a native of the
Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. He was also a well-known Talamaddale artiste.
i. He was elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in 1994 from the erstwhile Surathkal
Assembly constituency in Dakshina Kannada from the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP).
ii. He served as the 1st chairman of the then Karnataka Yakshagana and Bayalata Academy.

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 IMPORTANT DAYS

1. When was United Nations (UN)’s Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare
2022 observed across the globe?
1) 28th November 2022
2) 30th November 2022
3) 27th November 2022
4) 29th November 2022
5) 26th November 2022
Answer- 2) 30th November 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare 2022 was
observed across the globe on 30th November 2022 to pay tribute to the victims who lost their lives
or suffered due to chemical warfare.
i. The day also reaffirms Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)'s dedication
to the cause and aims to achieve the goals of peace, security, and multilateralism.
ii. The 1st Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare was observed on 30th November
2016.

2. The _______ National Organ Donation Day was observed across India on 27th November 2022.
1) 8th
2) 10th
3) 12th
4) 13th
5) 15th
Answer- 4) 13th
Explanation:
The 13th National Organ Donation Day observed across India on 27th November 2022 to promote
organ donation and to recognise the contribution of organ donors.
i. The day aims to create awareness about the importance of organ donation in saving the lives of
people suffering from terminal and irreversible organ failure.

3. When was International Jaguar Day 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 29th November 2022
2) 27th November 2022
3) 30th November 2022
4) 28th November 2022
5) 26th November 2022
Answer- 1) 29th November 2022
Explanation:
International Jaguar Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 29th November 2022 to raise
awareness about the increasing threats faced by the Jaguars (Panthera onca) and the vital
conservation efforts being made from Mexico to Argentina to ensure their survival.
i. International Jaguar Day was initiated by Alan Rabinowitz, co-founder and former Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) and Chief Scientist for Panthera, the global wild cat conservation organization.
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4. What is the theme of UN’s World Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Day 2022
that was observed across the globe on 1st December 2022?
1) Know your status
2) Equalize
3) End Inequalities. End AIDS. End Pandemics
4) Global Solidarity
5) Communities make the difference
Answer- 2) Equalize
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Day 2022 was
observed across the globe on 1st December 2022 with the theme of “Equalize”.
i. UNAIDS – United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS has been campaigning for World AIDS Day since
its creation in 2004.
ii. Universal Symbol: The Red ribbon is the universal symbol of AIDS awareness and support for
people living with HIV.
iii. The UNAIDS released its World AIDS Day Report 2022 – “Dangerous Inequalities”, an analysis by
the UN ahead of World AIDS Day 2022 states that inequalities are obstructing the efforts to end AIDS.

5. The _________ World Computer Literacy Day was observed on 2nd December 2022.
1) 22nd
2) 25th
3) 23rd
4) 20th
5) 21st
Answer- 1) 22nd
Explanation:
The 22nd World Computer Literacy Day was observed on 2nd December 2022 to raise public
knowledge of computers and encourage the development of technological skills, particularly among
children and women in India.
i. The day aims to promote digital literacy and raise awareness in underserved communities across
the globe.
ii. The 1st World Computer Literacy Day was observed on 2nd December 2001 and established by an
Indian computer company, the National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT) to mark its 20th
anniversary

6. When was National Pollution Control Day 2022 observed across India?
1) 28th November 2022
2) 29th November 2022
3) 30th November 2022
4) 1st December 2022
5) 2nd December 2022
Answer- 5) 2nd December 2022

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Explanation:
National Pollution Control Day 2022, also known as "National Pollution Prevention Day", was
observed across India on 2nd December 2022 to honour and commemorate the people who lost
their lives in the Bhopal Gas Tragedy on the 2nd and 3rd of December 1984.
• 2nd December 2022 marks the 38th anniversary of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy.
• India’s 1st major industrial disaster, the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, was a gas leak from the Union
Carbide Plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on December 2nd and 3rd, 1984.
• The insecticide plant owned by Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL), the Indian division of the
American company Union Carbide Corporation, released about 45 tonnes of the hazardous
chemical Methyl isocyanate (MIC).

7. When was United Nations (UN)’s International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2022
observed across the globe?
1) 28th November 2022
2) 1st December 2022
3) 2nd December 2022
4) 30th November 2022
5) 29th November 2022
Answer- 3) 2nd December 2022
Explanation:
United Nations (UN)’s International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2022 was observed across the
globe on 2nd December 2022 to raise public awareness of the need to combat modern forms of
slavery such as child labour, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation, forced marriage, and the
forced recruitment of children for use in armed conflict.
i. The day aims to abolish modern-day forms of slavery.

8. When was the United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)
observed across the globe?
1) 1st December 2022
2) 2nd December 2022
3) 3rd December 2022
4) 30th November 2022
5) 29th November 2022
Answer- 3) 3rd December 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) or International Day
of Disabled Persons 2022 was observed across the globe on 3rd December 2022 with the theme of
‘Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fueling an accessible
and equitable world’.
i. The National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, 2021 & 2022 was conferred on
3rd December 2022, which was organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with
Disabilities (Divyangjan), Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
• The President of India, Droupadi Murmu attended as the Chief Guest.

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ii. In 2022, the National Awards were presented to 29 Individuals out of 1,210 applications,
Institutions and Organisations for their outstanding achievements and work towards empowering
Persons with Disabilities.

9. When was Navy Day 2022 observed across India to commemorate the achievements of
“Operation Trident”, launched by the Indian Navy during the India-Pakistan war of 1971?
1) 2nd December 2022
2) 4th December 2022
3) 1st December 2022
4) 5th December 2022
5) 3rd December 2022
Answer- 2) 4th December 2022
Explanation:
Navy Day 2022 was observed across India on the 4th December 2022 to recognise the role of the
Indian Navy, the maritime arm of the Indian Armed Forces, in ensuring the safety of the nation.
i. The day also commemorates the achievements of “Operation Trident”, an offensive operation
launched by the Indian Navy during the India-Pakistan war of 1971.
ii. As a part of the celebration of Navy Day 2022, the Indian Navy demonstrated India’s combat
prowess and capability through an ‘Operational Demonstration’ at Visakhapatnam, Andhra
Pradesh.
• For the first time, the Navy Day Celebrations are being conducted outside the National Capital,
New Delhi, Delhi.
iii. The Indian Navy Week 2022 is observed from 1st to 7th December 2022 during which various
activities and events will be organized.

10. When was United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Banks 2022 observed across the
globe?
1) 2nd December 2022
2) 5th December 2022
3) 3rd December 2022
4) 1st December 2022
5) 4th December 2022
Answer- 5) 4th December 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Banks 2022 was observed across the globe on 4th
December 2022 to recognise the vital role of banking systems in the Member States in contributing
to the improvement of the standard of living.
• 4th December 2022 marks the observance of the 3rd International Day of Banks.
i. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), India accounts for 40% of global digital
transactions, compared to the world’s industrialized nations.
ii. The Indian banking system consists of 12 public sector banks, 22 private sector banks, 44 foreign
banks, 43 regional rural banks, 1,484 urban cooperative banks and 96,000 rural cooperative banks in
addition to cooperative credit institutions.

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11. What is the theme of United Nations (UN)’s World Soil Day (WSD) 2022 that was observed
across the globe on 5th December 2022?
1) Soils: where food begins
2) Be the Solution to Soil Pollution
3) Stop Soil Erosion, Save our Future
4) Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity
5) Halt soil salinization, Boost soil productivity.”
Answer- 1) Soils: where food begins
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Soil Day (WSD) 2022 was observed across the globe on 5th
December 2022 with the theme of “Soils: where food begins”.
i. The first ever official World Soil Day was observed on 5th December 2014.
ii. The Institute of Geology (IGI) of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) won the
King Bhumibol Word Soil Day Award (WSDA) 2022 for its commitment to raising awareness of the
importance of healthy soils, particularly during WSD 2021 celebration.
iii. Dr Ashok Kumar Patra from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Institute of
Soil Science (IISS) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (MP), India won the Glinka World Soil Prize 2022 for his
efforts to improve soil nutrient management in India.

12. When was United Nations (UN)’s International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social
Development 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 3rd December 2022
2) 5th December 2022
3) 2nd December 2022
4) 4th December 2022
5) 1st December 2022
Answer- 2) 5th December 2022
Explanation:
United Nations (UN)’s International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development, more
commonly referred to as International Volunteer Day (IVD), 2022 was observed across the globe on
5th December 2022 with the theme of ‘Solidarity through Volunteering’.
i. The 1st International Volunteer Day was observed on 5th December 1985.
ii. Annually, the UN Volunteers (UNV) programme conducts events to commemorate the IVD. The
campaign of the UNV for IVD 2022 is ‘Together, act now. Volunteer for a better tomorrow’.
iii. The 2022 State of the World’s Volunteerism Report (SWVR): “Building Equal and Inclusive
Societies”, the 4th edition of the flagship publication (SWVR) of UN Volunteers (UNV) produced every
3 years, presents new evidence on the relationship between volunteers and the state.

13. The United Nations(UN)’s International Civil Aviation Day 2022 was observed across the
globe on _____________.
1) 5th December 2022
2) 3rd December 2022
3) 6th December 2022
4) 4th December 2022
5) 7th December 2022

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Answer- 5) 7th December 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Civil Aviation Day 2022 was observed across the globe on
7th December 2022 with the theme of “Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development”.
i. The day also highlights the unique role of International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO), a UN
Specialized agency, in supporting the member states to cooperate and realize the global rapid transit
network.

14. When was Armed Forces Flag Day 2022 observed across India?
1) 7th December 2022
2) 4th December 2022
3) 6th December 2022
4) 3rd December 2022
5) 5th December 2022
Answer- 1) 7th December 2022
Explanation:
Armed Forces Flag Day 2022 was observed across India on 7th December 2022 to honour the
martyrs and the men and women in the armed forces who bravely fought on the borders to safeguard
the country’s honour.
i. Flag Day emphasizes the dedication to caring for the war-disabled soldiers, Veer Naris and the
families of Martyrs who died in the line of duty.
ii. The 1st Armed Forces Flag Day was observed on 7th December 1949.

15. When was Red Planet Day 2022 observed across the globe to mark the launch of NASA’s
Mariner 4 spacecrafts on Mars (the red planet) in 1964?
1) 27th November 2022
2) 30th November 2022
3) 28th November 2022
4) 26th November 2022
5) 29th November 2022
Answer- 3) 28th November 2022
Explanation:
Red Planet Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 28th November 2022 to mark the launch of
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Mariner 4 spacecrafts on Mars (the red
planet) on 28th November 1964. This was one of the 1st spacecraft to land on Mars.
i. On 14th July 1965 the spacecraft departed from the red planet after travelling on the planet for
nearly 8 months. The mission produced 22 photographs, first ever close-up photos of the martian
surface.
ii. Galileo Galilei was one of the first people to view Mars through a telescope.

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 ENVIRONMENT

1. The 2 new minerals named ‘Elaliite and Elkinstantonite’ were shared during the Space
Exploration symposium of the University of Alberta in November 2022.
In which country, the 2 minerals were founded in the El Ali Meteorite by the University of
Alberta in 2020?
1) Kenya
2) Argentina
3) Chile
4) Somalia
5) Brazil
Answer- 4) Somalia
Explanation:
A team of researchers from the University of Alberta(U of A) have discovered 2 new non-earth
minerals – elaliite and elkinstantonite, from the El Ali Meteorite, which was found in Somalia in 2020.
i. The findings related to the 2 new minerals were shared during the Space Exploration symposium of
the University of Alberta held from 21st to 22nd November 2022.
ii. Elaliite comes from the name of El Ali meteorite, and Elkinstantonite is named in honour of Vice
president at Arizona State University Lindy Elkins-Tanton, principal investigator of NASA’s upcoming
Psyche mission.
iii. The 2 new minerals were discovered in a single 70-gram slice of the 15-tonne (33,000-pound) El
Ali meteorite, that was sent to the U of A for classification. El Ali is the 9th largest meteorite ever
found on earth.

2. Which organisation/Institute has recently (in Nov ‘22) discovered a new species of head-
shield sea slug, named ‘Melanochlamys bengalensis’, from the coast of the Bay of Bengal?
1) Zoological Survey of India
2) Wildlife Institute of India
3) Geological Survey of India
4) Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
5) Kerala Forest Research Institute
Answer- 1) Zoological Survey of India
Explanation:
The scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of head-shield
sea slug, named Melanochlamys bengalensis, from the coast of the Bay of Bengal near Digha (West
Bengal) and other locations such as Bakkhali, Tajpur, New Digha Udaipur in West Bengal and Talsari,
Chandipur, and Kanika Islands in Odisha.
i. It is small, with lengths from 12 millimetres (mm) to 14mm, black in colour, has a shell inside its
body, has no backbone (invertebrate), and normally crawls on the intertidal zone.

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 CURRENT STATIC BANKING

1. In December 2022, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) increased its stake in HDFC Ltd
to over _______.
1) 5%
2) 3%
3) 6%
4) 2%
5) 7%
Answer- 1) 5%
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country's largest insurer, has increased its stake in
HDFC Ltd to over 5% following the acquisition of shares from the open market.
i. LIC purchased 1.2 lakh shares from the open market, hiking its stake in the company to 5.003 per
cent, mortgage lender HDFC Ltd said in a regulatory filing.

2. In October 2022, European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announced it will
withdraw recognition of _________ Indian clearing bodies or central counterparties (CCPs).
1) 8
2) 5
3) 7
4) 6
5) 9
Answer- 4) 6
Explanation:
On October 31, The European Union’s financial markets regulator European Securities and Markets
Authority (ESMA) said it will withdraw recognition of six Indian clearing bodies or central
counterparties (CCPs). These six CCPs are Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL), Indian Clearing
Corporation Ltd (ICCL), NSE Clearing Ltd (NSCCL), Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing (MCXCCL),
India International Clearing Corporation (IFSC) Ltd (IICC) and NSE IFSC Clearing Corporation Ltd
(NICCL), effective May 2023.
i. As per the European Market Infrastructure Regulations (EMIR), a CCP in a third country can provide
clearing services to European banks only if it is recognized by the ESMA.
ii. The decision to derecognise Indian CCPs came due to ‘no cooperation arrangements’ between the
ESMA and Indian regulators — the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI) and the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).

3. According to the RBI, WALR stands for?

1) Working Average Lending Rates
2) Weighted Average Leading Ratio
3) Wholesale Average Lending Rates
4) Weighted Average Lending Rates
5) Weighted Acquired Leading Ratio
Answer- 4) Weighted Average Lending Rates

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Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is keeping a close watch on the process of transmission of policy repo
rate to lending and deposit rates, according to Governor Shaktikanta Das.
i. While announcing the December 2022 policy statement, the governor said that the weighted
average rate of fresh deposits has increased by 150 basis points compared to 117 basis points
increase in the weighted average lending rates on fresh rupee loans.
ii. The weighted average lending rates (WALRs) on fresh and outstanding rupee loans have
increased by 117 basis points (bps) and 63 bps, respectively, during the period May to October 2022.

CA STATIC GK

1. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
(UNCTAD)?
1) Geneva, Switzerland
2) Rome, Italy
3) London, United Kingdom
4) Paris, France
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 1) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
About United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD):
Secretary–General– Rebeca Grynspan
Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland

2. Mahbubnagar is the city of which state?

1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Telangana
4) Karnataka
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 3) Telangana
Explanation:
Akhil, a youth from Telangana thought innovatively and set up a donkey farm in Mahabubnagar,
Telangana.
i. It is one of the two donkey farms in the nation and the first in Telangana. They are rearing 50
donkeys in a leased farmland of 28-acre in Bijinepalli mandal.

3. Who has recently (in Nov ‘22) taken charge as Secretary of the Department of Revenue under
the Ministry of Finance?
1) Anil Yadav
2) Vivek Joshi
3) Sanjay Malhotra
4) Tarun Bajaj
5) Debasish Panda
Answer- 3) Sanjay Malhotra
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Explanation:
Sanjay Malhotra has formally taken charge as Secretary of the Department of Revenue under the
Ministry of Finance. Prior to his joining as Secretary of the revenue department, he was heading the
Department of Financial Services in the ministry.

4. Who is the current (as of Nov ‘22) Director General of Federation of Indian Chambers of
Commerce & Industry (FICCI)?
1) Uday Shankar
2) Subhrakant Panda
3) Anish Shah
4) Sidharth Birla
5) Arun Chawla
Answer- 5) Arun Chawla
Explanation:
About Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI):
Director General – Arun Chawla
Establishment – 1927
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi

5. In Which year the Airports Authority of India (AAI) was established?

1) 1993
2) 1997
3) 1995
4) 1990
5) 1994
Answer- 3) 1995
Explanation:
About the Airports Authority of India (AAI):
Chairman- Sanjeev Kumar
Headquarters- New Delhi
Establishment- 1995

6. Laxmi Singh has recently (in Nov ‘22) become first female Police Commissioner of which
state?
1) Telangana
2) Assam
3) West Bengal
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Answer- 4) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Laxmi Singh, a 2000-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as Noida (Uttar Pradesh)'s new Police
Commissioner and has become the state's first female Police Commissioner.
i. She has previously served as the Inspector General of Police for Lucknow range and was also
responsible for pacifying protesting farmers following the Lakhimpur Kheri incident.

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7. Who has been recently (in Nov ‘22) appointed as president of Ashok Leyland?
1) Jean Brunol
2) Sanjay V. Jorapur
3) C.Bhaktavatsala Rao
4) Manisha Girotra
5) Saugata Gupta
Answer- 2) Sanjay V. Jorapur
Explanation:
Hinduja group flagship Ashok Leyland has appointed Sanjay V. Jorapur as its president and head-
human resources.
i. Mr. Jorapur succeeds Amanpreet Singh, who would now move on to a senior role at the Hinduja
Group in Mumbai.

8. In which state ‘Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) West Bengal
5) Gujarat
Answer- 1) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
About Madhya Pradesh (MP):
Chief Minister (CM) – Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Governor – Mangubhai Patel
National Parks – Dinosaur Fossil National Park; Van Vihar National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary – Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary; Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary

9. In which state ‘National Chambal Sanctuary’ is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
About Uttar Pradesh:
Governor– Anandiben Patel
Wildlife Sanctuary– National Chambal Sanctuary; Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve– Pilibhit Tiger Reserve; Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

10. Which of the following personalities was recently (in Nov ‘22) appointed as a member of
the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) by the Board of Cricket Council of India (BCCI)?
1) Jatin Paranjape
2) Ashok Malhotra
3) Arshdeep Singh

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4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
The Board of Cricket Council of India (BCCI) announced the names of former Indian cricket players
Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape as members of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC). The
Committee also has Sulakshana Naik as its third member, who has played for the Indian women
cricket team.
i. Ashok Malhotra recently served as the President of the Indian Cricketers’ Association and has
represented the country in 7 Test matches and 20 One Day International (ODI) matches.
ii. Jatin Paranjape has a relatively short career with the Indian cricket team and has played 4 One Day
International (ODIs) for the country.

11. What is the capital of Vietnam?

1) Seoul
2) Taipei
3) Bangkok
4) Ankara
5) Hanoi
Answer- 5) Hanoi
Explanation:
The Capital of Vietnam is Hanoi and Vietnamese Dong is the currency of Vietnam.
i. The Vietnam embassy in India appointed Gujarat-based businessman Saurin Dilipbhai Shah as
Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Gandhinagar (Gujarat) as part of Vietnam's efforts to deepen
cooperation between the two countries.

12. In which state/UT, ‘Jhula Bailey Suspension Bridge’ is located?

1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Jharkhand
3) Uttarakhand
4) Ladakh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
The newly constructed Jhula Bailey Suspension Bridge at Jammu & Kashmir’s Ramban, which
replaced the earlier one which was declared unsafe, was made functional for traffic.
i. The Bailey Suspension Bridge (BSB) over Chenab river connects old town Ramban with the district
administrative complex Maitra Ramban.

13. What is the currency of Egypt?

1) Pound
2) Euro
3) Dollar
4) Dinar
5) Franc

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Answer- 1) Pound
Explanation:
The Capital of Egypt is Cairo and the Egyptian Pound is the currency of Egypt.
i. Forensic scientists have reconstructed the face of the 'world's first' pregnant ancient Egyptian
mummy more than 2,000 years after her death, using 2D and 3D techniques.
ii. The mummy known as 'The Mystery Lady' is believed to have died 28 weeks into her pregnancy,
aged between 20-30.
iii. The mummy was discovered and taken out of Egypt into Warsaw, Poland in 1826.

14. Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi paid homage to noted __________ writer Thiru Azha.
Valliappa on his 100th birth anniversary (On 7th November 2022).
1) Sanskrit
2) Kannada
3) Malayalam
4) Tamil
5) Hindi
Answer- 4) Tamil
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has paid homage to noted Tamil writer Thiru Azha. Valliappa
on his birth centenary (on 07 NOV 2022) .
i. He is not only remembered for his outstanding writing and poetry but also for his efforts to
popularize history, culture and literature among children."

15. In which state ‘Intanki National Park’ is located?

1) Bihar
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Tripura
4) Mizoram
5) Nagaland
Answer- 5) Nagaland
Explanation:
About Nagaland:
Chief Minister- Neiphiu Rio
Governor- Jagdish Mukhi
National Park- Intanki National Park (Peren, Nagaland)

16. Who was recently (in Dec ‘22) appointed as chairperson of National Commission for
Backward Classes (NCBC)?
1) Dayanidhi Maran
2) Arun Shourie
3) Kapil Sibal
4) Hansraj Ahir
5) Beni Prasad Verma
Answer- 4) Hansraj Ahir

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Explanation:
Former Union minister Hansraj Ahir vowed to work towards the welfare of backward classes after
assuming charge as chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).
i. Hansraj Ahir (68) was Minister of State for Home Affairs and Minister of State for Chemicals and
Fertilizers from 2014-19.

17. Who has recently (in Nov ‘22) won the Best Director award at the New York Film Critics
Circle awards 2022?
1) Mani Ratnam
2) Anurag Kashyap
3) Shekhar Kapur
4) Nikkhil Advani
5) SS Rajamouli
Answer- 5) SS Rajamouli
Explanation:
SS Rajamouli has won the Best Director award for ' Rise Roar Revolt (RRR)' at the New York Film
Critics Circle awards.
i. The New York Film Critics Circle, founded in 1935, is said to be the oldest critics group in the US
with members from newspapers, magazines and online publications.

18. In which year ‘Sundar Pichai’ received Padma Bhushan award in the field of Trade and
Industry?
1) 2022
2) 2021
3) 2020
4) 2019
5) 2018
Answer- 1) 2022
Explanation:
Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai was awarded the Padma Bhushan - India’s third-highest
civilian award - for 2022 in the Trade and Industry category in the presence of his close family
members in San Francisco.
i. India’s Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu handed over the award to Sundar Pichai.

19. Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former President of India, Dr.
Rajendra Prasad, on his birth anniversary (3rd December 2022).
In which year Dr. Rajendra Prasad was awarded the Bharat Ratna?
1) 1965
2) 1960
3) 1959
4) 1962
5) 1964
Answer- 4) 1962

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Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former President Dr. Rajendra Prasad on
his birth anniversary (3rd December 2022).
i. Dr Rajendra Prasad was the first President of the Republic of India. He was born on December 3,
1884 in Siwan district of present-day Bihar and died on February 28, 1963.
ii. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1962.

20. Which ministry has recently (in Dec ‘22) inaugurated 3- day “Swar Dharohar Festival”
under Kalanjali along with “Swar Dharohar Foundation,” in New Delhi, Delhi?
1) Ministry of Minority Affairs
2) Ministry of Home Affairs
3) Ministry of Culture
4) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
5) Ministry of Tourism
Answer- 3) Ministry of Culture
Explanation:
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India in collaboration with “Swar Dharohar Foundation,”
inaugurated a three day “Swar Dharohar Festival” under Kalanjali. “Swar Dharohar Festival” is a
Music, Art & Literature Festival to showcase the iconic art and culture of India and the rich literary Art
& Heritage of Indian States.
i. Under Kalanjali, cultural programmes are being organized at Central Vista every week. The 3 days
festival will continue to be organized on 3rd and 4th of December 2022 at the Central Vista, India
Gate, New Delhi, Delhi.

21. In December 2022, Indian Naval Ships, Shivalik and Kamorta which are forward deployed
in the South China Sea are in Ho Chi Minh City, ___________.
1) Philippines
2) Vietnam
3) China
4) Malaysia
5) Indonesia
Answer- 2) Vietnam
Explanation:
Indian Naval Ships, Shivalik and Kamorta which are forward deployed in the South China Sea are in
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The ships would be undertaking numerous professional interactions with
the Vietnam People's Navy during the visit.
i. The visit is part of the bilateral defence cooperation activities to further enhance the robust ties
between the two navies as also to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India
and Vietnam.
ii. The visiting Indian Naval ships Shivalik and Kamorta form part of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet
based at Visakhapatnam.

22. What is the currency of Chile?

1) Pounds
2) Peso

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3) Dollar
4) Dinar
5) Euro
Answer- 2) Peso
Explanation:
About the Republic of Chile:
President – Gabriel Boric
Capital – Santiago
Currency – Chilean Peso (CLP)

23. As of December 2022, who is India’s permanent representative to the United Nations
(UN)?
1) T. S. Tirumurti
2) Syed Akbaruddin
3) Indra Mani Pandey
4) Ruchira Kamboj
5) Kamalesh Sharma
Answer- 4) Ruchira Kamboj
Explanation:
About United Nation Security Council (UNSC):
India’s permanent representative to UN – Ruchira Kamboj
Headquarters – New York, United States
Establishment – 1945

24. Where is the headquarters of the International Labour Organization (ILO) located?
1) Rome, Italy
2) Paris, France
3) Geneva, Switzerland
4) London, United Kingdom
5) Manila, Philippines
Answer- 3) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
About the International Labour Organization (ILO):
Director-General- Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo
Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland
Establishment- 1919

25. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India will be appointed by whom?
1) Speaker of Lok Sabha
2) Vice President of India
3) Chief Justice of India
4) President of India
5) Prime Minister of India
Answer- 4) President of India

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Explanation:
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is the head of the Supreme Audit Institution of
India (SAI India) and performs his constitutional duties through the Indian Audit and Accounts
Department (IAAD).
i. The CAG of India is an independent jurisdiction constituted by Article 148 of the Indian Constitution.
ii. Article 148: There shall be a Comptroller and Auditor-General of India who shall be appointed by
the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal and shall only be removed from office in
like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

26. Who is the current (in Dec ‘22) Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
UTI Asset Management company?
1) Deepak Kumar Chatterjee
2) Rajeev Kakar
3) Dinesh Kumar Mehrotra
4) Narasimhan Seshadri
5) Imtaiyazur Rahman
Answer- 5) Imtaiyazur Rahman
Explanation:
Imtaiyazur Rahman is the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of UTI Asset Management Co.
Ltd.
i. After spending over three decades in the Indian mutual fund industry – all of which were with a
single fund house - Swati Kulkarni, the former Executive Vice President and Fund Manager – Equity at
UTI AMC, retired in November, 2022.
ii. She joined UTI AMC in 1992 and has been a Fund Manager since 2004.

27. In which country ‘Davos city’ is located?

1) France
2) Germany
3) Switzerland
4) Netherlands
5) Denmark
Answer- 3) Switzerland
Explanation:
As chief minister Yogi Adityanath, along with a delegation, is set to travel to Davos, Switzerland, to
attend the World Economic Forum-2023 meeting, the state government proposes to put up a pavilion
there to showcase Uttar Pradesh as “the best investment destination”.
i. The endeavor is aimed at achieving the objective of making the state a trillion-dollar economy in the
next five years. The WEF-2023 meeting is proposed at Davos from January 16 to 20.
ii. The Uttar Pradesh government proposes to hold the GIS-2023 from February 10-12.

28. Name the company that has recently (in Dec ‘22) launched a new app called ‘Reading Mode’
to support individuals with visual imparities.
1) Meta
2) Wipro
3) Twitter

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4) Google
5) Yahoo
Answer- 4) Google
Explanation:
Google has launched a new app called Reading Mode to support individuals with visual imparities
and dyslexia to read long-form content on screen.
i. According to reports, the app works on devices running Android 9.0 or above. Google already
provides a range of accessibility tools, such as a screen reader with TalkBack and a built-in Braille
keyboard.

29. Who was recently (in Dec ‘22) appointed as the new chairman of Shriram Finance Limited?
1) Arunima Dutta
2) Jugal Kishore Mohapatra
3) Archana Gupta
4) Vinod Kumar
5) Atish Mathur
Answer- 2) Jugal Kishore Mohapatra
Explanation:
Shriram Transport Finance Company (STFC), which changed its name to Shriram Finance, saw a top-
level rejig after the restructuring of the group, with former Odisha cadre civil service officer Jugal
Kishore Mohapatra being elected as its new chairman of Shriram Transport Finance Company
(STFC).
i. Mohapatra replaced S Lakshmninarayanan, who served as the Chairman of STFC for nearly nine
years, and earlier as an independent director for four years.

30. In which country ‘Mount Semeru’ is located?

1) Brazil
2) Indonesia
3) Kenya
4) Australia
5) Argentina
Answer- 2) Indonesia
Explanation:
Indonesia’s highest volcano, Mount Semeru, has erupted, releasing searing gas clouds and rivers of
lava and prompting authorities to raise their volcano alert to its highest level.
i. Nearly 2,000 people in the densely populated island of Java have been evacuated from villages close
to the peak.

31. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
located?
1) New York City, USA
2) Paris, France
3) London, United Kingdom
4) Vienna, Austria
5) Geneva, Switzerland

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Answer- 1) New York City, USA
Explanation:
About the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP):
Administrator – Achim Steiner
Headquarters – New York City, USA
Establishment – 1965

32. How many member countries are in Asian Development Bank (ADB)?
1) 45
2) 100
3) 54
4) 92
5) 68
Answer- 5) 68
Explanation:
About Asian Development Bank (ADB):
President – Masatsugu Asakawa
Establishment – 1966
Headquarters – Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Members – 68 members (49 from Asian and the Pacific and 19 outside)

33. What is the capital of Bahrain?

1) Dili
2) Manama
3) Baku
4) Tbilisi
5) Kabul
Answer- 2) Manama
Explanation:
About Bahrain:
Capital- Manama
Currency- Bahraini Dinar
i. Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Bahrain, the first visit by an Israeli head of state to the
small Gulf kingdom since the two countries normalized relations in 2020.

34. In which state/UT ‘Longewala War (1971) Memorial’ is located?

1) Punjab
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Rajasthan
5) Jammu and Kashmir
Answer- 4) Rajasthan

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Explanation:
To mark the 51st anniversary of India's victory in the Longewala battle during the 1971 war,
Parakram Diwas will be celebrated at Jaisalmer Military Station and Longewala War Memorial in
Rajasthan on 5th December 2022.
i. The Longewala battle between India and Pakistan in 1971 was one of the biggest and most decisive
battles, which is registered in the Golden words in History.

35. Baguette, the staple bread, was inscribed into UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list
(ICH). The Baguette belongs to which country?
1) Jamaica
2) Mexico
3) France
4) Haiti
5) Peru
Answer- 3) France
Explanation:
Baguette-the staple French bread was inscribed into UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage
(ICH) on November 30.
i. The baguette is a long and thin loaf made of flour, water, salt and yeast, and is consumed as a staple
in France. Some believe that it was invented by August Zang, a baker and an entrepreneur from
Vienna in 1839, who introduced the world to the taste of crusty bread with softer insides, using a
steam oven. It gained its official name in 1920.
ii. In March 2021, France nominated the baguette as its candidate for consideration within the
UNESCO ICH list.

36. Where is the Headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) located?
1) Rome, Italy
2) Montreal, Canada
3) Geneva, Switzerland
4) London, United Kingdom
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 2) Montreal, Canada
Explanation:
About the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO):
Secretary General – Juan Carlos Salazar
Establishment – 1944
Headquarters – Montreal, Canada

37. Who is the “Father of the Indian Navy”?

1) Aurangzeb
2) Baji Rao I
3) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
4) Tipu Sultan
5) Hyder Ali
Answer- 3) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

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Explanation:
Maratha emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhosle, referred to as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj known as
the “Father of the Indian Navy”, is the creator of India’s naval force.

38. In December 2022, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) & Amul brand to provide
technical support to enhance milk production in Sri Lanka.
Who is the current (as of Dec ‘22) Chairman of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)?
1) Amrita Patel
2) Dilip Rath
3) Varsha Joshi
4) Meenesh Shah
5) Nadan Kumar
Answer- 4) Meenesh Shah
Explanation:
Meenesh Shah is the present Chairman of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
i. National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) & Amul brand to provide technical support to enhance
milk production in Sri Lanka.
ii. The Sri Lankan government is being assisted by the officials of the National Dairy Development
Board (NDDB) and the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets milk
under the Amul brand.

39. The ‘Gugamal National Park’ is situated in which state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Assam
3) Gujarat
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Answer- 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
About Maharashtra:
Governor – Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Chief Minister – Eknath Shinde
National Park – Gugamal National Park, Tadoba National Park (tiger reserve)
Wildlife Sanctuary – Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary, Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

40. In which state ‘Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary’ is situated?

1) Mizoram
2) Maharashtra
3) Telangana
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Answer- 2) Maharashtra

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Explanation:
The Supreme Court (SC) exempted Maharashtra’s Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS) from its
June 3 order mandating the creation of a one-kilometer eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around all Protected
Areas in India.
i. It also stated that practical difficulties and ground realities will have to be taken into account before
having a uniform order for creating ESZs as mandated by the June 3 order.

41. Which organisation released a report (in Dec ‘22) with key findings that the world will
witness persistent food insecurity, degrading resources and unsustainable economic growth in
the future if agrifood systems remain the same?
1) United Nations Environment Programme
2) Food and Agriculture Organization
3) World Food Programme
4) World Health Organization
5) International Fund for Agricultural Development
Answer- 2) Food and Agriculture Organization
Explanation:
The world will witness persistent food insecurity, degrading resources and unsustainable economic
growth in the future if agrifood systems remain the same, according to a new report released by the
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations on December 2, 2022.
i. The report, titled The Future of Food and Agriculture — Drivers and triggers for transformation,
analysed current and emerging drivers of agrifood systems and their possible future trends.
ii. The document said the world was “tremendously off track” to meet the sustainable development
goals (SDG), including agrifood targets.

42. Who is the current (as of Dec’ 22) Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AU
Small Finance Bank?
1) Varun Sharma
2) Sanjay Agarwal
3) Arun Ramanathan
4) Ittira Davis
5) Vasudevan PN
Answer- 2) Sanjay Agarwal
Explanation:
About AU Small Finance Bank:
Managing Director & CEO– Sanjay Agarwal
Headquarters– Jaipur, Rajasthan
Tagline– Badlaav Humse Hai

43. Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary located in which state?

1) West Bengal
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Andhra Pradesh

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Answer- 2) Maharashtra
Explanation:
About Maharashtra:
National Park – Gugamal National Park, Tadoba National Park (tiger reserve)
Wildlife Sanctuary – Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary, Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

44. In which state, ‘Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Assam
5) Nagaland
Answer- 2) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
About Himachal Pradesh (HP):
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary, Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, and Rakcham-
Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary
Airports– Kullu Manali Airport, Shimla Airport, Kangra Airport

45. What is the capital of Chile?

1) Tirana
2) Baku
3) Manama
4) Santiago
5) Luanda
Answer- 4) Santiago
Explanation:
About the Republic of Chile:
President – Gabriel Boric
Capital – Santiago
Currency – Chilean Peso (CLP)

46. What is the currency of Bahrain?

1) Franc
2) Dinar
3) Euro
4) Dollar
5) Peso
Answer- 2) Dinar
Explanation:
About Bahrain:
Capital- Manama
Currency- Bahraini Dinar

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47. Which year is declared as the International Year of Millets by the United Nations (UN)?
1) 2025
2) 2026
3) 2024
4) 2027
5) 2023
Answer- 5) 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations has declared the year 2023 as the International Year of Millets.

48. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) comes
under which of the following Ministry?
1) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
2) Ministry of Rural Development
3) Ministry of Law and Justice
4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
5) Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer- 2) Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme under the Ministry of Rural
Development was initiated to enhance livelihood security in rural areas by providing at least 100
days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year, to every household whose adult members
volunteer to do unskilled manual work. It was launched in 2006.

49. Where is the Headquarters of HDFC Limited?

1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) New Delhi, Delhi
3) Vadodara, Gujarat
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
About HDFC Ltd:
Tagline– With You, Right Through
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra

50. Where is Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Sports stadium located?

1) West Bengal
2) Bihar
3) Maharashtra
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 4) Uttar Pradesh

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Explanation:
About Uttar Pradesh:
Capital– Lucknow
Stadium– Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium; Pandit Madan Mohan
Malviya Sports stadium

51. Which metro system has recently (in Dec ‘22) entered into the Guinness Book of World
Records for creating the longest double-decker viaduct metro measuring 3.14 km on Wardha
Road?
1) Hyderabad Metro
2) Nagpur Metro
3) Delhi Metro
4) Lucknow Metro
5) Kolkata Metro
Answer- 2) Nagpur Metro
Explanation:
Nagpur Metro in Maharashtra has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for creating the
longest double-decker viaduct metro measuring 3.14 km on Wardha Road.
i. Maha Metro MD Brijesh Dixit received a certificate for the achievement from judge and adjudicator
of Guinness World Records Rishi Nath at an event at Metro Bhawan.
ii. The double-decker viaduct has already been certified as the longest structure in Asia and India by
Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records respectively.

52. Name the company that has recently (in Dec ‘22) introduced a new range of international
roaming plans for postpaid as well as prepaid users through ‘World Pass’.
1) Vodafone Idea
2) Reliance Jio Infocomm
3) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
4) Bharti Airtel
5) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
Answer- 4) Bharti Airtel
Explanation:
Bharti Airtel, a telecom giant, has introduced a new range of international roaming plans for postpaid
as well as prepaid users through ‘World Pass’.
i. According to Airtel, these latest plans will be functional across 184 countries. It means that users
can travel to two or more countries with a single roaming pack without buying a new pack.

53. Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud is the _______ Chief Justice of India (CJI).
1) 52nd
2) 48th
3) 50th
4) 47th
5) 49th
Answer- 3) 50th

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Explanation:
The 50th Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud released updated Version 2.0 of the official mobile
app of the Supreme Court of India.
i. The first version of the SCI Mobile App was released in 2019 on Constitution Day. Since November
26, 2019, the SCI Mobile App has been downloaded by 100,000-plus users.
ii. The app provides a personalized Dashboard containing cause lists, case status, daily orders,
judgments, latest updates, office reports, circulars and much more.

54. Who is the current (as of Dec ‘22) Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Power Grid
Corporation of India?
1) Dilip Nigam
2) K Sreekant
3) Vinod Kumar Singh
4) Abhay Choudhary
5) G Ravisankar
Answer- 2) K Sreekant
Explanation:
K Sreekant is the present Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Power Grid Corporation of India.
i. Power Grid Corporation of India is in the process of carving out its telecom vertical to a new fully-
owned subsidiary, Powergrid Teleservices Ltd, in a bid to have a "focused approach" and to move up
the value chain.
ii. The move by the state-run power transmission major comes close on the heels when the telecom
sector is ramping up its 5G service across the country to bring business transformation that can
contribute two per cent to the national GDP.
iii. The state-owned power transmission major has also got approval from the Central Electricity
Regulatory Commission (CERC) to operate data centers.

55. India’s largest botanical garden-Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden is
located in _____________.
1) Karnataka
2) Odisha
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) West Bengal
Answer- 5) West Bengal
Explanation:
India’s largest botanical garden-Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden in
Howrah, West Bengal is under threat due to severe land erosion by Ganga River, experts flagged
during a recent site visit.
i. The garden is under the jurisdiction of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and the Kolkata Port Trust
(KPT) has the jurisdictional command over the length of the river from Farakka to Ganga Sagar.

56. In which year the World Bank (WB) was established?

1) 1964
2) 1950

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3) 1944
4) 1948
5) 1952
Answer- 3) 1944
Explanation:
About World Bank (WB):
President– David Robert Malpass
Headquarters– Washington D.C, United States (US)
Establishment– 1944

57. In which state ‘Govind wildlife sanctuary’ is located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
About Uttarakhand:
Uttarakhand was formed on 9th November 2000 as the 27th State of India.
National Park – Nanda Devi National Park, Valley of Flowers National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary – Govind wildlife sanctuary, Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary

58. Where is the Headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) located?
1) Vienna, Austria
2) Rome, Italy
3) Montreal, Canada
4) Geneva, Switzerland
5) London, United Kingdom
Answer- 3) Montreal, Canada
Explanation:
About International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO):
ICAO is funded and directed by 193 national governments to support their diplomacy and cooperation
in air transport as signatory states to the Chicago Convention (1944).
Secretary General– Juan Carlos Salazar
Headquarters– Montreal, Canada

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