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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 1 September 2022

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the report titled “Globalise to
Localise: Exporting at Scale and Deepening the Ecosystem Are Vital to Higher Domestic Value
Addition”?
A) The report was published by Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (MoS), Ministry of
Science and Technology.
B) The report explored that India can reach its goals of USD 300 billion in electronics
production and USD 120 billion in exports by 2025–2026.
C) It is prepared by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations
(ICRIER) in collaboration with the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA).
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State (MoS), Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY), published a report titled “Globalise to Localise: Exporting at Scale and Deepening
the Ecosystem Are Vital to Higher Domestic Value Addition.”
i. The report investigates how India can reach its goals of USD 300 billion in electronics production
and USD 120 billion in exports by 2025–2026.
ii. It is prepared by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) in
collaboration with the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA).
iii. According to the report, China and Vietnam have adopted the motto “first globalise, then localise,”
which indicates that in the beginning, they were focused on reaching a global scale in exports and
shifted their focus to include more local content.

2. In which state/UT, the First Virtual School was launched in August 2022?
1) Jammu and Kashmir
2) Gujarat
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Delhi
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Delhi
Explanation:
Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister (CM) of Delhi launched the First Virtual School’- Delhi Model Virtual
School (DMVS), affiliated with the Delhi Board of School Education and claimed that this school was
India's First Virtual School.
i. The virtual school system was initiated by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and aims to help
students who are unable to take physical classes.

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ii. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) denied the above claim and informed that the first
virtual school of the country was already launched by NIOS in August 2021.

BANKING AND FINANCE

3. Which state government recently (in Aug ‘22) received a loan of Rs. 4,000 crores from the
Asian Development Bank (ADB) to Set Up Medical Colleges in 12 Districts?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
In a significant development, the Government of Maharashtra would receive a loan of Rs. 4,000
crores from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to establish medical colleges in 12 districts of the
state that now lack a single medical college.
i. The 12 districts include Jalgaon, Satara, Alibaug, Sindhudurg, Osmanabad, Parbhani, Amravati,
Ratnagiri, Gadchiroli, Bhandara, Ambernath, and Nashik Super Speciality Hospital.
ii. In this regard, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis convened a meeting of the
Medical Education department, which included ADB representatives.

4. In August 2022, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a Monetary Penalty on 8 co-
operative banks for breaching certain provisions related to ‘income recognition etc.
How much was imposed as a penalty on the Bharat Heavy Electricals Employees’ Co-operative
Bank?
1) Rs 10 lakh
2) Rs 5 lakh
3) Rs 3 lakh
4) Rs 1 lakh
5) Rs 55 lakh
Answer- 1) Rs 10 lakh
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a Monetary Penalty on 8 co-operative banks for
breaching certain provisions related to ‘income recognition, asset classification, provisioning’ and
finance for housing schemes.
Penalty & co-operative banks Penalty & co-operative banks
Rs 55 lakh- Visakhapatnam Co-operative Bank Rs 1 lakh- Kendrapara Urban
Cooperative Bank
Rs 10 lakh- Bharat Heavy Electricals Employees’ Co- Rs 10 lakh-Darussalam Co-operative
operative Bank (Tamil Nadu) Urban Bank
Rs 5 lakh- Ottapalam Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd Rs 10 lakh- Nellore Co-operative Urban
Bank Limited
Rs 10 lakh- Kakinada Co-operative Town Bank Ltd Rs 5 lakh- National Urban Co-operative
Bank Limited

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ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

5. Which organisation recently (in Aug’ 22) signed an MoU with PTC India Limited for sale of
power to be generated from upcoming West Seti & Seti River-6 Projects in Nepal?
1) Power Grid Corporation of India
2) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
3) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited
4) Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited
5) National Mineral Development Corporation Limited
Answer- 3) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited
Explanation:
NHPC Limited (formerly known as National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) signed an MoU with
PTC India Limited (formerly Power Trading Corporation of India Limited) at NHPC Corporate Office,
Faridabad, Uttar Pradesh for sale of power to be generated from upcoming West Seti & Seti River-6
Projects in Nepal.
i. Under the agreement, PTC India will purchase the Contracted Capacity from NHPC from the date of
commercial operation of above Projects for onward sale to the State Utilities/Discoms/Bulk
Consumers on long term basis in India and neighbouring countries.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

6. How many Indian start-up companies are featured in the 2nd edition of the ‘Forbes Asia-100
to Watch 2022’ list released by Forbes Asia in August 2022?
1) 12
2) 10
3) 8
4) 11
5) 6
Answer- 4) 11
Explanation:
Forbes Asia released the 2nd edition of the list titled ‘Forbes Asia-100 to Watch 2022’. The list
highlights small companies and startups on the rise across the Asia-Pacific region.
i. The list for 2022 featured 11 start-up companies from India along with 19 companies from
Singapore, followed by 16 start-ups from Hong Kong, 15 from South Korea, and 13 from China.
Indian start-ups ‘Forbes Asia-100 to Watch’ list.

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

7. Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga was recently (in Aug ‘22) appointed as the Interim Prime Minister
(PM) of which country?
1) Yemen
2) Ethiopia
3) Nigeria
4) Ghana

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5) Mali
Answer- 5) Mali
Explanation:
The Malian military government has appointed Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga as Interim Prime Minister
(PM) of Mali (West African country), after Mali’s Civilian Prime Minister (PM) Choguel Kokalla Maiga
was admitted to hospital.
i. Before he was appointed as interim PM, Colonel Maiga was the government spokesman and Minister
of Territorial Administration.

8. Name the Indian cricketer who was recently (in Aug ‘22) appointed as the brand ambassador
of Acefour Accessories’s brand “Uppercase.
1) Jasprit Bumrah
2) KL Rahul
3) Bhuvneshwar Kumar
4) Ravindra Jadeja
5) Virat Kohli
Answer- 1) Jasprit Bumrah
Explanation:
Acefour Accessories, a travel accessories company appointed Jasprit Bumrah, an Indian Cricketer
as brand ambassador for its eco-friendly luggage brand “Uppercase ‘‘ for two years. He will lead the”
Never Ordinary Campaign”.
i. The campaign is managed by RISE Worldwide, an initiative of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and
India’s largest sports and entertainment company.

9. Name the personality who was recently (in Aug ‘22) appointed as the Managing Director
(MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mercedes-Benz India.
1) Martin Shwenk
2) Santhosh Iyer
3) Venkatram Mamillapalle
4) Kenichi Ayukawa
5) Vinkesh Gulati
Answer- 2) Santhosh Iyer
Explanation:
India’s largest luxury car manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd, has appointed Santhosh Iyer
as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company with effect from 1
January, 2023.
i. He will replace Martin Shwenk, who will take over as President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz
Thailand.
ii. Santhosh Iyer is currently serving as the company’s Vice President (Sales & Marketing).

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ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

10. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the recent (in Aug ‘22) approval
made by the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
A) The CCI approves the merger of Aditya Marketing and Manufacturing Private Limited into
Unnati Microfin Private Limited.
B) CCI approves the acquisition of 35.43% stake in Olam Agri Holdings Private Limited by
SALIC International Investment Company (SIIC).
C) CCI approves the acquisition of approximately 7.49% shareholding in Aditya Birla Fashion
and Retail Limited by the Caladium Investment Private Limited GIC (Ventures).
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the merger of Aditya Marketing and
Manufacturing Private Limited into Umang Commercial Company Private Limited.
i. CCI approves the acquisition of 35.43% stake in Olam Agri Holdings Private Limited (Olam Agri) by
SALIC International Investment Company (SIIC).
ii. CCI approves the acquisition of approximately 7.49% shareholding in Aditya Birla Fashion and
Retail Limited on a fully diluted basis by the Caladium Investment Private Limited GIC (Ventures) by
way of preferential issuance of equity and warrants.

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

11. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent (in Aug ‘22) steps
taken by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers?
1) Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya addressed the Silver Jubilee (25 years) Celebrations of the
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) on 29th August in New Delhi, Delhi.
2) The Integrated Pharmaceutical Database Management System 2.0 (IPDMS 2.0) was introduced by
NPPA with technical assistance from the Centre for Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
3) Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya upgraded Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0 App with new features
such as speech recognition.
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, addressed the Silver
Jubilee (25 years) Celebrations of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) in New
Delhi, Delhi.
• The Integrated Pharmaceutical Database Management System 2.0 (IPDMS 2.0), an integrated
responsive cloud-based application, was introduced and developed by NPPA with technical
assistance from the Centre for Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
• The Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0 App was upgraded with new features such as speech recognition;
search for medicines by brand/formulation, availability in Hindi and English, a sharing
function, a customer complaint management system, and bookmarking medicines.
• During the inaugural session, a publication titled “An Overview of Drug Pricing @ NPPA 25
Year Odyssey” was also released.

12. In August 2022, Indian Railways set up ‘Meghdoot’ machines at Dadar, Thane and other
stations of Mumbai Division in Maharashtra.
The ‘Meghdoot’ machines use innovative technology _______.
1) To provide virtually mapping
2) To avoid Human Trafficking
3) To Provide potable clean drinking water
4) To provide special reservation for Senior citizens
5) Provide Security of Passengers Baggages
Answer- 3) To Provide potable clean drinking water
Explanation:
Indian Railways set up ‘Meghdoot’ machines at Dadar, Thane and other stations of Mumbai Division,
Maharashtra.
i. The ‘Meghdoot’ machines use innovative technology to convert water vapour in the air into potable
clean drinking water.
ii. It utilizes the science of condensation to extract water vapour from the surrounding atmosphere.

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13. In August 2022, the Indian Army Joined Elite Club to Possess advanced Quantum
Communication Technology.
The technology was developed by the ________ based startup QNu Labs and under the aegis of
iDEX, DRDO.
1) New Delhi, Delhi
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4) Bengaluru, Karnataka
5) Thrissur, Kerala
Answer- 4) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Explanation:
The Indian Army is set to possess advanced Quantum Communication Technology, thereby joining
an elite list of nations with indigenous quantum technology that will equip troops with a high-end
secured defence system.
i. The technology has been developed by the Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based startup QNu Labs and
under the aegis of Innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX), a Defence Innovation Organization (DIO).
ii. China, the United States (US), Canada and other European countries are global leaders in the QKD
systems and the Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) has made some
breakthroughs.

SPORTS

14. Cricketer Colin de Grandhomme recently (in Aug ’22) announced his retirement from
International Cricket. Which country did he represent in International Cricket?
1) Australia
2) South Africa
3) Sri Lanka
4) West Indies
5) New Zealand
Answer- 5) New Zealand
Explanation:
New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme (36 years) announced his retirement from
international cricket.
i. He began his career by playing for Manicaland in Zimbabwe, and was a part of the Zimbabwe team
at the 2004 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Bangladesh.

OBITUARY

15. Former Soviet Union President & Nobel Peace Prize awardee Mikhail Sergeyevich
Gorbachev was recently (in Aug ‘22) Passed Away. In which year did he receive the Nobel Prize
award for Peace?
1) 1992
2) 1990
3) 1994
4) 1991

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5) 1993
Answer- 2) 1990
Explanation:
Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union (President), died at the age of 91
in Moscow, Russia.
i. Gorbachev was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1990 for putting an end to the cold war
without any bloodshed in the Soviet Union.
ii. He served as the President of the Soviet Union from 1990 to 1991.

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

16. Name the minister who recently (in Aug ‘22) released a book titled “Science Behind Surya
Namaskar” at the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA).
1) Hardeep Singh Puri
2) Munjapara Mahendrabhai
3) Sarbananda Sonowal
4) Bharati Pravin Pawar
5) Pratima Bhoumik
Answer- 2) Munjapara Mahendrabhai
Explanation:
Dr Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai, Minister of State for AYUSH released a book titled “Science
Behind Surya Namaskar” a collection of evidence-based research on one of the most well-known
Yoga asanas at the AIIA.
i. The book was compiled by the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) department of Swasthavritta
and Yoga, at AIIA.
ii. The book was released during the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programme 2022
organized by the departments of Swasthavritta, Panchakarma, and Darvyaguna in association with
Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV), New Delhi. at the AIIA from 22nd-27th August 2022.

STATE NEWS

17. Name the state that recently (in Aug ‘22) got its 2nd Railway Station called ‘Shokhuvi
Railway station’ after more than 100 years.
1) Manipur
2) Sikkim
3) Nagaland
4) Mizoram
5) Tripura
Answer- 3) Nagaland
Explanation:
After a gap of more than 100 years (119 years) Nagaland got its 2nd Railway Station on Dhansari-
Shokhuvi railway line at Shokhuvi. The Chief Minister (CM) of Nagaland, Neiphiu Guolhoulie Rio has
flagged off the Donyi Polo Express from Shokhuvi Railway station.
• The first railway station of Nagaland is Dimapur Railway Station, inaugurated in 1903.

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i. The Donyi Polo Express runs between Guwahati in Assam and Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh
every day. Now the train service has been extended till Shokhuvi, a few Kilometres from Dimapur.

18. Which state’s education department recently (in Aug ‘22) launched an e-governance portal,
‘Samarth’, to provide all administrative and educational updates?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand’s education department launched an e-governance portal, ‘Samarth’, which will
provide all administrative and educational updates.
i. The updates include information on entrance examinations, salary structures, appointments from 5
state universities and 140 public schools.
ii. Around 200 assistant professors of science subjects will be sent to the Indian Institute of Science
(IIS), Bengaluru for special training, while state university teachers will receive training in Indian
Institute of Management (IIM), Kashipur.

19. In August 2022, _____________ became the 5th fully Digital Banking District in Kerala.
1) Alappuzha
2) Palakkad
3) Kottayam
4) Wayanad
5) Kollam
Answer- 1) Alappuzha
Explanation:
Alappuzha has become the 5th fully Digital Banking District in Kerala. This declaration was made
by Thomas Mathew Regional Director (Kerala and Lakshadweep) Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
i. (SLBC) and respective district administration as part of the Union Government’s Digital India
project.
ii. Thrissur (August 2021), Kottayam (February 2022), Palakkad, and Kasaragod have already become
fully digital banking districts in Kerala.

CA STATIC GK

20. Who is the current (as of Sept’22) Director & Chief Executive (CE) of the Indian Council for
Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER)?
1) Nisha Taneja
2) Anwarul Hoda
3) Shankar Acharya
4) Deepak Mishra
5) Arpita Mukherjee
Answer- 4) Deepak Mishra

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Explanation:
Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) is an autonomous
economic policy think tank that has been in operation since 1981.
i. Goal: To provide rigorous analytical research, objective policy guidance, and extensive networking
opportunities to help Indian policymakers make well-informed decisions.
ii. Director & Chief Executive (CE) of ICRIER – Dr. Deepak Mishra

21. In August 2022, Shiprocket, a logistics technology platform supported by Zomato, became
the 106th unicorn in India.
In the venture capital industry, the term unicorn refers to any startup that reaches a valuation
of ________.
1) USD 1 billion
2) USD 2 billion
3) USD 5 billion
4) USD 1 million
5) USD 5 million
Answer- 1) USD 1 billion
Explanation:
In the venture capital industry, the term unicorn refers to any startup that reaches a valuation of
USD 1 billion. The term was first coined by Aileen Lee, founder of Cowboy ventures.
i. Shiprocket, a logistics technology platform supported by Zomato, raised USD 33.5 million (about Rs
270 crore) in a fundraising round co-led by Temasek and Lightrock India and became the 106th
unicorn in India.
ii. With the new capital, Shiprocket was valued at about USD 1.2 billion. The company was founded in
2017.

22. In August 2022, Deepika Misra became the first woman to bag the Vayu Sena Medal.
The Vayu Sena Medal presented by which of the following organizations?
1) Indian Navy
2) Indian Air Force
3) National Security Guard
4) Indian Army
5) Special Protection Group
Answer- 2) Indian Air Force
Explanation:
Wing Commander Deepika Misra, a pilot of the Indian Air Force, was conferred with the Vayu Sena
medal, becoming perhaps the first woman to bag the prestigious award.
i. She has been chosen for her role during a sortie under a disaster relief operation following flash
floods in northern Madhya Pradesh.
ii. The government also conferred the Vayu Sena medal to Group Captain Rahul Singh and Group
Captain Ravi Nanda for their respective roles during India’s Operation Devi Shakti, the evacuation
mission launched to bring back Indians from Kabul after its takeover by the Taliban.

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23. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2023 will be
held at Indore, Madhya Pradesh in January 2023.
Every year Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on ________.
1) 24th January
2) 12th January
3) 2nd January
4) 26th January
5) 9th January
Answer- 5) 9th January
Explanation:
According to External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi, the 17th Pravasi Bhartiya
Divas 2023 will be held at Indore, Madhya Pradesh in January 2023.
i. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated every year on the 9th of January to mark the contribution of
the overseas Indian community to the development of India.
ii. It also commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India on 9th January
1915.

24. Recently, Egypt released a commemorative postage stamp to celebrate 75 years of

diplomatic relations between Egypt and India.
What is the currency of Egypt?
1) Franc
2) Euro
3) Pound
4) Dollar
5) Peso
Answer- 3) Pound
Explanation:
The capital of Egypt is Cairo and the currency is Egyptian pound
i. Recently, Egypt Post released a commemorative postage stamp to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic
relations between Egypt and India.
ii. The diplomatic relations between Egypt and India were established with Egypt’s recognition of the
independence of India on 18 August 1947, just three days after India’s independence.

25. In August 2022, the Geldingadalir volcano erupted in an uninhabited valley in the
Reykjavik city.
Reykjavik is the capital of _______.
1) Indonesia
2) Italy
3) Spain
4) Iceland
5) Finland
Answer- 4) Iceland
Explanation:
The Geldingadalir volcano erupted in an uninhabited valley near the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik,
after days of continuous seismic activity.

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i. Lava and smoke can be seen spewing from a fissure on Fagradalsfjall Mountain. The eruption
occurred near Mount Fagradalsfjall, where a volcano erupted for six months in 2021, located
approximately 40 kilometers.

26. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet recently (in Aug ‘22) approved the proposal for India’s first
night safari in Kukrail forest area.
In which city of Uttar Pradesh, the Kukrail forest area is located?
1) Lucknow
2) Gonda
3) Mirzapur
4) Chandauli
5) Maharajganj
Answer- 1) Lucknow
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the proposal for India’s first night safari in Kukrail forest
area of Lucknow district.
i. As per the proposal, the 2027.4-hectare forest area in Kukrail will have both a zoological garden and
a night safari park. The zoo will be spread over an area of 150 acres, while night safari will be set up
on a 350 acre area.
ii. Kukrail Protected Forest is a crocodile, gharial and tortoise sanctuary located in Lucknow, the
capital of Uttar Pradesh.

27. Former India football team captain, Samar ‘Badru’ Banerjee was recently (in Aug ‘22)
passed away.
Samar ‘Badru’ Banerjee belongs to which state?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) West Bengal
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 4) West Bengal
Explanation:
Former India football team captain, Samar ‘Badru’ Banerjee, from West Bengal who led the
country to a historic fourth-place finish in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, has passed away at the age
of 92.
i. He was bestowed with the Mohun Bagan Ratna in 2009. Banerjee has also won the Santosh Trophy
twice as a player in 1953 & 1955 and once as a coach in 1962.
ii. The West Bengal Government honoured Badru Banerjee with the Lifetime Achievement Award in
sports in 2017.

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28. Debasisa Mohanty was recently (in Aug ‘22) appointed as Director of the National Institute
of Immunology (NII).
The National Institute of Immunology (NII) is located in which state/UT?
1) Karnataka
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Delhi
4) Gujarat
5) Jammu and Kashmir
Answer- 3) Delhi
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Scientist Debasisa
Mohanty as Director of the National Institute of Immunology (NII).
i. He is currently working as a staff scientist at NII. The post fell vacant after Rajesh Verma, a 1987
batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre, was appointed as Secretary to President Droupadi Murmu on August
18 2022.
ii. The National Institute of Immunology (NII) is an autonomous research institute located in New
Delhi, Delhi under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) for research in immunology.

29. The Centre recently (in Aug ‘22) extended the tenure of Drug Controller General of India
chief Venugopal G Somani by three months.
The Drug Controller General of India(DCGI) comes under which ministry?
1) Ministry of Law and Justice
2) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
3) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
4) Ministry of Home Affairs
5) Ministry of Women and Child Development
Answer- 2) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Explanation:
Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) is responsible for approval of licences of specified categories
of drugs such as blood and blood products, IV fluids, vaccines and sera in India.
• It comes under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
i. The Centre has extended the tenure of Drug Controller General of India chief Venugopal G Somani by
three months. His term was set to end on 14 August 2022.
i. He continued to hold the charge of the post of Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) under FR
49(v) for a period of three months w.e.f.16.8.2022 or until further order, whichever is earlier.

30. In which state Pala wetland is located?

1) Karnataka
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Mizoram
4) Kerala
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 2) Tamil Nadu

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Explanation:
Karikili Bird Sanctuary is Located in Kanchipuram district, 86 kms from Chennai, Tamil Nadu
i. It has an area of 61.21 hectare (ha) and a belt of 5 km around. Its forest type is a tank having a
compact grove of Barringtonia and Acacia nilotica trees Dry evergreen scrub and thorn forests.
ii. In July 2022, Pala wetland from Mizoram, India was added to the Ramsar Sites.

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