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All government competitive examinations place a heavy emphasis on current affairs. One must thoroughly prepare for this section if they want to ensure their pick with a wide margin. Your awareness and level of curiosity are put to the test in the current affairs section. Not only will having a basic awareness of current affairs help you land a job, but it will also help you advance in your career.
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Each year, the three major bank exams—RBI, IBPS, and SBI—are held nationally, and thousands of applicants register for them, boosting the stakes in the competition for the top spots. The GA Section, which comprises the majority of the current affairs questions, makes up a sizeable chunk of these competitive exams. Because there is no prescribed syllabus for this section, it can be fairly difficult. The applicants must carefully plan and continuously prepare for this section.
1) Who among the following Persons has been appointed as the new Revenue secretary?
A) Sanjay Puri
B) Sanjay Malhotra
C) S.B. Singh
D) M.L.Gupta
E) None of these
Answer – B) Sanjay Malhotra
Explanation:
Sanjay Malhotra has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary.
2) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched ‘Mission LiFE’ in ________
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Gujarat
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Assam
E) None of these
Answer – B) Gujarat
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched ‘Mission LiFE’ in Gujarat.
3) The Venue of 22nd World Blockchain Summit is ______
A) Doha
B) Dubai
C) Manama
D) Muscat
E) None of these
Answer – B) Dubai
Explanation:
The Venue of 22nd World Blockchain Summit is Dubai.
4) Which among the following teams has won the FIFA U-19 Women’s World Cup?
A) Italy
B) Spain
C) Germany
D) Fortugal
E) None of these
Answer – B) Spain
Explanation:
Spain has won the FIFA U-19 Women’s World Cup.
5) Which among the following Companies has become the first Inter-City Logistics provider to join ONDC Network?
A) E Kart
B) Shiprocket
C) DTDC
D) Blue Dart
E) None of these
Answer – B) Shiprocket
Explanation:
Shiprocket has become the first Inter-City Logistics provider to join ONDC (Open Network Digital Commerce) Network.
6) Which among the following teams has won the third Sultan of Johor cup?
A) India
B) Australia
C) Bangladesh
D) Kanada
E) None of these
Answer – A) India
Explanation:
The Indian Hockey team has won the third Sultan of Johor cup.
7) Which among the following jewellers has become the first jeweller in India to import 25 kg Gold under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)?
A) GRT
B) Tanishq
C) Malabar Gold and Diamonds
D) Kalyan Jewellers
E) None of these
Answer – C) Malabar Gold and Diamonds
Explanation:
Malabar Gold and Diamonds has become the first jeweller in India to import 25 kg Gold under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
8) Which among the following states has approved the creation of the Durgavati Tiger Reserve?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Assam
E) None of these
Answer – B) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The State government of Madhya Pradesh has approved the creation of the Durgavati Tiger Reserve.
9) Who among the following Persons has won the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour 2022 title?
A) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
B) Magnus Carlsen
C) Viswanathan Anand
D) Anish Giri
E) None of these
Answer – B) Magnus Carlsen
Explanation:
Magnus Carlsen has won the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour 2022 title.
10) India has secured _____ rank out of 44 Countries in the Mercer CFS Global Pension Index.
A) 38th
B) 39th
C) 42nd
D) 41st
E) None of these
Answer – D) 41st
Explanation:
India has secured 41st rank out of 44 Countries in the Mercer CFS Global Pension Index.
11) The three day Global youth Climate Summit has been held in ______
A) India
B) Australia
C) Canada
D) Bangladesh
E) None of these
Answer – D) Bangladesh
Explanation:
The three day Global youth Climate Summit has been held in Bangladesh.
12) Which among the following Companies has achieved the first rank in the Indian oil and gas Sector for its Sustainability Performance in the 2022 edition of the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSJ) Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) rankings?
A) Hindustan Petroleum
B) Indian oil Corporation
C) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
D) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
E) None of these
Answer – D) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Explanation:
The Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has achieved the first rank in the Indian oil and gas Sector for its Sustainability Performance in the 2022 edition of the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSJ) Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) rankings.
13) The Mawmluh Cave in ______ was selected by the International Union of Geological Sciences IUGS (UNESCO) as one of the “First 100 IUGS Geological Sites” in the World
A) Assam
B) Nagaland
C) Meghalaya
D) Sikkim
E) None of these
Answer – C) Meghalaya
Explanation:
The Mawmluh Cave in Meghalaya was selected by the International Union of Geological Sciences IUGS (UNESCO) as one of the “First 100 IUGS Geological Sites” in the World.
14) Who among the following persons has created three new national records in the 40 kg Category at the Khelo India National Ranking Women’s Weightlifting tournament?
A) Swati Singh
B) Akanksha Vyavahare
C) Santoshi Matsa
D) Punam Yadav
E) None of these
Answer – B) Akanksha Vyavahare
Explanation:
Akanksha Vyavahare has created three new national records in the 40 kg Category at the Khelo India National Ranking Women’s Weightlifting tournament
15) Garuda VII air exercise, jointly conducted by India and _______
A) USA
B) Japan
C) France
D) UK
E) None of these
Answer – C) France
Explanation:
Garuda VII air exercise, jointly conducted by India and France.
16) Who among the following persons has written a book titled “From dependence to self Reliance: Mapping India’s Rise as a Global Superpower”.
A) Urjit Patel
B) Dr. Bimal Jalan
C) C. Rangarajan
D) Y. Venugopal Reddy
E) None of these
Answer – B) Dr. Bimal Jalan
Explanation:
Economist Dr. Bimal Jalan has written a book titled “From dependence to self Reliance: Mapping India’s Rise as a Global Superpower”.
17) Which among the following states has inaugurated the state’s First Government English Medium College?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Tripura
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Assam
E) None of these
Answer – B) Tripura
Explanation:
The state government of Tripura has inaugurated the state’s First Government English Medium College.
18) India and ______ conducted ‘Tiger Triumph’ humanitarian assistance exercise at India’s Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam.
A) USA
B) Japan
C) France
D) UK
E) None of these
Answer – A) USA
Explanation:
India and USA conducted ‘Tiger Triumph’ humanitarian assistance exercise at India’s Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam.
19) Singapore’s energy regulator will introduce new emission standards for new and repowered fossil fuel – fired power generation units in ______
A) 2023
B) 2022
C) 2024
D) 2025
E) None of these
Answer – A) 2023
Explanation:
Singapore’s energy regulator will introduce new emission standards for new and repowered fossil fuel – fired power generation Units in 2023.
20) The Central Government plans to merge the investigation wings of the National Anti-profiteering Authority(NAA) and _____ to deal with goods and services tax – related offences.
A) Central Board of Excise and Customs
B) Goods and service Tax Council
C) Competition Commission of India
D) Both (B) and (C)
E) None of these
Answer – C) Competition Commission of India
Explanation:
The Central Government plans to merge the investigation wings of the National Anti-Profiteering Authority(NAA) and Competition Commission of India(CCI) to deal with goods and services tax – related offences.
21) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched India’s biggest maze garden in ______
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Gujarat
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Assam
E) None of these
Answer – B) Gujarat
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched India’s biggest maze garden in Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar near the 182-metre high Statue of Unity. He has also inaugurated ‘Miyawaki’ forest and a house boat.
22) Which among the following Countries will build Poland’s first nuclear Power Plant?
A) USA
B) UK
C) Japan
D) Russia
E) None of these
Answer – A) USA
Explanation:
The USA will build Poland’s first nuclear Power Plant.
Poland:
Capital: Warsaw
Currency: Polish Złoty
President: Andrzej Duda
23) Which among the following states has been awarded the SKOCH award for its ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ Scheme?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) West Bengal
E) None of these
Answer – D) West Bengal
Explanation:
The State government of West Bengal has been awarded the SKOCH award for its ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ Scheme.
24) Which among the following Country’s Defence Ministries is the World’s Biggest Employer?
A) USA
B) UK
C) India
D) China
E) None of these
Answer – C) India
Explanation:
According to a report from ‘Statista’ India’s Ministry of Defence is the world’s biggest employer with 2.92 million people which includes Combined active service personnel, Reservists and Civilian staff.
25) Which among the following States has made the registration of pet dogs mandatory in the state?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Haryana
D) Assam
E) None of these
Answer – C) Haryana
Explanation:
The State government of Haryana has made the registration of pet dogs mandatory in the state. If a person is found violating the rule, a fine of Rs.5000 will be imposed. No person will be allowed to keep a dog without a licence.
26) Which among the following companies has become the first Indian company to post earnings call on metaverse?
A) Infosys
B) TCS
C) RIL
D) Vipro
E) None of these
Answer – C) RIL
Explanation:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has become the first Indian company to post earnings call on metaverse.
27) Which among the following Companies has acquired 51% Stake in Badshah Masala for Rs.588 crore?
A) Nestle
B) Dabur
C) Hindustan Unilever
D) ITC Limited
E) None of these
Answer – B) Dabur
Explanation:
FMCG Major Dabur India has acquired 51% Stake in Badshah Masala for Rs.588 crore.
28) The Central Government has extended the ban on exports of sugar for ______
A) 2 years
B) 1 year
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
E) None of these
Answer – B) 1 year
Explanation:
The Central Government has extended the ban on exports of sugar for one more year starting from 31st October 2022 to 31st October 2023.
29) The University Grants Commission has instructed all higher education institutions to observe a “Bharatiya Bhasha Divas” on ______
A) December 10
B) December 11
C) December 12
D) December 13
E) None of these
Answer – B) December 11
Explanation:
The University Grants Commission has instructed all higher education institutions to observe a “Bharatiya Bhasha Divas” on December 11 every year to create “language harmony” and develop a conducive environment for learning Indian languages.
30) Which among the following states has inaugurated Asia’s first Pathogen reduction machine?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Tripura
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Assam
E) None of these
Answer – A) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath has inaugurated Asia’s first Pathogen reduction machine at the King George’s Medical University in Lucknow.
31) North India’s first hyper-scale data centre, Yotta D1 has been inaugurated in _____
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Uttarakhand
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Haryana
E) None of these
Answer – A) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has inaugurated North India’s first hyper-scale data centre, Yotta D1 built at the cost of Rs 5,000 crore and spread over an area of 3,00,000 square feet in Greater Noida.
32) Government of India has approved the first Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) in_______
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Assam
E) None of these
Answer – B) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Government of India has approved the first Electronics Manufacturing Cluster(EMC) at pune in Maharashtra.
33) Which among the following states will set up a Cyber Intelligence Unit in the state?
A) Assam
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Haryana
D) Maharashtra
E) None of these
Answer – D) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The State government of Maharashtra will set up a Cyber Intelligence Unit in the state.
34) Who among the following persons has authored a new book titled, “DELHI University : Celebrating 100 Glorious years”?
A) Nitin Gadkari
B) Dharmendra Pradhan
C) Hardeep singh Puri
D) Anurag Thakur
E) None of these
Answer – C) Hardeep singh Puri
Explanation:
Hardeep singh Puri, the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs has authored a new book titled, “DELHI University : Celebrating 100 Glorious years”.
35) The Central government has approved the establishment of India’s first-ever “Integrated Aqua Park” in _______
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Assam
E) None of these
Answer – B) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Central Government has approved the establishment of India’s first-ever “Integrated Aqua Park” in Arunachal Pradesh.
36) “World Vegan Day” is observed on _____
A) November 3
B) November 2
C) November 7
D) November 1
E) November 5
Answer – D) November 1
Explanation:
“World Vegan Day” – November 1.
37) “International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists” is observed on____
A) November 8
B) November 2
C) November 7
D) November 1
E) November 5
Answer – B) November 2
Explanation:
“International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists” – November 2.
38) “Central Vigilance Awareness” week is observed from ______
A) October 29 – November 4
B) October 30 – November 5
C) October 31 – November 6
D) October 28 – November 3
E) None of these
Answer – C) October 31 – November 6
Explanation:
“Central Vigilance Awareness” week is observed from October 31 – November 6.
39) “World Tsunami Awareness Day” is observed on _____
A) November 8
B) November 2
C) November 7
D) November 1
E) November 5
Answer – E) November 5
Explanation:
“World Tsunami Awareness Day” – November 5.
40) “National Cancer Awareness Day” is observed on _____
A) November 8
B) November 2
C) November 7
D) November 1
E) November 5
Answer – C) November 7
Explanation:
“National Cancer Awareness Day” – November 7.
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