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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 1&2 May 2022

NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. In April 2022, Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0) launched the “National
Behaviour Change Communication Framework for Garbage Free Cities.
“SBM-U 2.0” initiative under which ministry?
1) Ministry of Rural Development
2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
4) Ministry of Women and Child Development
5) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer- 5) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), has launched the “National
Behaviour Change Communication Framework for Garbage Free Cities,” a Swachh Bharat Mission-
Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0) initiative under the aegis of MoHUA.
i. The objective of the framework is to strengthen the ongoing Jan Andolan (mass movement) for
“Garbage-Free Cities.
2. The Ministry of MSME recently (in April’22) launched the MSME Sustainable Zero Defect Zero
Effect (ZED) Certification Scheme to provide a roadmap to global competitiveness for the
MSMEs of India.
At what % of Micro Enterprises will receive subsidies in their businesses under the ZED
certification scheme?
1) 50%
2) 80%
3) 40%
4) 60%
5) 90%
Answer- 2) 80%
Explanation:
Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Narayan Tatu Rane launched the
MSME Sustainable Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) Certification Scheme.
i. The scheme focuses to reduce wastage substantially, increase productivity, enhance environmental
consciousness, save energy, optimally use natural resources, expand their markets, etc. The scheme
comprises three certification levels including bronze, silver and gold.
• Under the ZED certification scheme, the MSMEs will get subsidies in enterprises such as, Micro
Enterprises: 80%
• Small Enterprises: 60%
• Medium Enterprises: 50%

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3. In April 2022, Indian Government decided to launch E-Commerce Platform ‘ONDC’ to

Onboard Local Kirana Stores across 100 cities in six months.
In ONDC, what does O stand for?
1) Out
2) Over
3) Output
4) Outlay
5) Open
Answer- 5) Open
Explanation:
The Government rolled out a pilot project, Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), a neutral,
open source, not-for-profit, e-commerce platform, which aims to empower mom-and-pop shops and
kirana stores in cities such as Delhi, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Coimbatore and Shillong.
i. The ONDC has an ambitious target to onboard about 30 million sellers spread across 100 cities in
six months.
ii. The ONDC is an open technology network based on open protocol and will enable local commerce
across segments, such as mobility, grocery, food order and delivery, hotel booking and travel, to be
discovered and engaged by any network-enabled application.
4. According to the Q3 of the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) 2021, released by the
Ministry of Labour and Employment in April 2022, 3.14 crore jobs were created in October –
December 2021 across nine sectors.
Which sector is emerging as the largest employer, as per Q3 Employment Survey 2021?
1) construction
2) Education
3) IT
4) Manufacturing sector
5) Health
Answer- 4) Manufacturing sector
Explanation:
The report for the third quarter of the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) for the period October –
December 2021, which is a part of the All India Quarterly Establishment based Employment Survey
(AQEES) , has been released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MOLE).The report is
prepared by the Labour Bureau, an attached office of MOLE.
i. According to the report, formal sector employment in India increased by 4 lakhs in October-
December 2021, to 3.145 crore workers across nine sectors.
ii. The manufacturing sector is the largest employer, engaging roughly 39% of the estimated total
workforce, followed by the education sector, which employs around 22%.
5. In April 2022, PM Narendra Modi addressed the opening ceremony of Sri Sathya Sai
Sanjeevani Hospital, a children’s heart hospital in which country?
1) Port Vila, Vanuatu
2) Suva, Fiji
3) Honiara, Solomon Islands
4) Apia, Samoa

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5) Jakarta, Indonesia
Answer- 2) Suva, Fiji
Explanation:
Through a video message, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi addressed the opening ceremony of
Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital, a children’s heart hospital in Suva, Fiji, a one-of-its-kind hospital
in the entire South Pacific region.
i. On April 27, Josaia Voreque Bainimarama, PM of Fiji, and Sadguru Madhusudan Sai of India
inaugurated the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital, Suva, Fiji and the hospital, built
by the Sai Prema Foundation, an NGO, with the support of the Fiji Government and citizens.
6. The Government of India (GoI) decided to issue a _____ Commemorative Coin to Mark the
100th birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Darda (Babuji).
1) Rs 75
2) Rs 10
3) Rs 50
4) Rs 200
5) Rs 100
Answer- 5) Rs 100
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) will be issuing a Rs 100 commemorative coin to mark the birth
centenary of Jawaharlal Darda, fondly called Babuji, a late freedom fighter, social worker,
philanthropist, educationist and founder of the Lokmat Group of Newspapers (now Lokmat Media).
i. The coin is likely to be issued on July 2, 2023, 100th birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Darda and the
coin is being manufactured by the Government of India Mint ,Mumbai. A gazette notification was
issued by the economic affairs department of the finance ministry.
ii. The weight of the coin is 35gms with 50% silver,40 % copper,5% Nickle and 5% Zinc.The
circumference of the coin would be 44mm.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
7. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Finance Minister of India,
Nirmala Sitharaman's visit to the US?
A) Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 2022 Spring Meetings of the WB Group and IMF which was
held Washington D.C., US.
B) She also attended the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) 2022
meeting, which was held in Washington DC, US under Indonesia’s Presidency.
C) Finance Minister met the 1st woman Chair of the US Securities & Exchange Commission and
Vice of the Climate Finance Leadership Initiative (CFLI) Mary Schapiro in Washington DC.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C

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Explanation:
Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 2022 Spring Meetings of the WB Group and IMF which was held
Washington D.C., US and also had Meeting with IMF’s Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath.
i. She also attended the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) 2022 meeting,
which was held in Washington DC, US under Indonesia’s Presidency.
ii. The Finance Minister met the 1st woman Chair of the US Securities & Exchange Commission and
Vice of the Climate Finance Leadership Initiative (CFLI) Mary Schapiro in Washington DC.
BANKING AND FINANCE
8. Which organisation recently (in April' 22) issued a "Framework for FinTech Entity" in the
international financial services centres?
1) International Financial Services Centres Authority
2) Reserve Bank of India
3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
4) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
5) Small Industries Development Bank of India
Answer- 1) International Financial Services Centres Authority
Explanation:
The Gandhinagar (Gujarat)-based International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has
issued a detailed ‘Framework for FinTech Entity’ in the IFSCs. It is aimed at giving a boost to the
establishment of a world class FinTech Hub at GIFT IFSC comparable with other IFCs.
The framework proposes to cover
• Financial technology (FinTech) solutions resulting in new business models, applications, process
or products in areas/activities linked to financial services regulated by IFSCA
• Advanced/innovative technological solutions which aid and assist activities in relation to financial
products, financial services and financial institutions (TechFin).
9. Name the bank that recently (in April '22) launched its first digital product, pre-approved
personal loan (PAPL), under the Project World of Advanced Virtual Experience (WAVE).
1) Punjab National Bank
2) Indian Bank
3) Union Bank of India
4) Bank of India
5) Bank of Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank, a public sector lender, has introduced its first digital product, Pre-Approved Personal
Loan (PAPL), which aims to provide customers with instant loan disbursement through a three-step
process.
i. The PAPL is a part of the Bank’s Project – World of Advanced Virtual Experience (WAVE).

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10. Which company recently (in April’22) partnered with Spice Money to help rural citizens
open a Demat account?
1) Edelweiss Broking Ltd
2) Karvy Stock Broking Ltd
3) Angel Broking Ltd
4) Religare Broking Ltd
5) Zerodha Broking Ltd
Answer- 4) Religare Broking Ltd
Explanation:
Religare Broking Limited has partnered with Spice Money Limited to offer access to platforms to
invest in the capital market for the people in rural India.
i. Under this partnership, Spice Money’s representatives will assist rural citizens to open a Demat
account and apply for Life Insurance Corporation(LIC) of India’s Initial Public Offer (IPO) and invest
in other products in the future.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
11. Who recently (in April’22) won the Whitley Gold Award 2022 for the 2nd time?
1) Priyanka reddy
2) Vandana Shiva
3) Charudutt Mishra
4) Pavan Sukhdev
5) Sunita Narain
Answer- 3) Charudutt Mishra
Explanation:
Renowned conservationist and Snow Leopard Expert Charudutt Mishra has been honoured with the
Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN)’s Whitley Gold Award 2022 for his work in 12 snow leopard range
countries including Afghanistan, China and Russia.
i. This marks his 2nd Whitley Gold Award, he previously won the award in 2005.
ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS
12. In April 2022, the Star9 Mobility Private Limited bought the 51% entire stake of
Government of India in Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) for ________.
1) Rs 409.34 crore
2) Rs 211.14 crore
3) Rs 398.65 crore
4) Rs 506.12 crore
5) Rs 176.35 crore
Answer- 2) Rs 211.14 crore
Explanation:
The Alternative Mechanism, empowered by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has
approved the highest bid of Star9 Mobility Private Limited, quoting Rs 211.14 crore, for the sale of
the entire shareholding of the Government of India (GoI) – 51% of Shareholding, of Pawan Hans
Limited (PHL) and transfer of management control.

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i. Pawan Hans Limited(PHL) is a joint venture of GoI (51%) and ONGC(Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation) Limited(49%) providing helicopter and aero mobility services.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
13. In April 2022, which Indian airline became the 1st in Asia to use satellite-based landing
procedures (SBAS) using the GAGAN System?
1) AirAsia India
2) Go First
3) Vistara
4) Spicejet
5) Indigo
Answer- 5) Indigo
Explanation:
India became the first country in the Asia-Pacific to have satellite-based landing procedure (SBAS)
using the GAGAN System. This feat was achieved after Indigo operated ATR 72-600 aircraft using
indigenously developed Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) GAGAN (GPS-Aided GEO
Augmented Navigation) to land at the Kishangarh Airport, Rajasthan.
i. Localiser Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) is a Satellite-Based Procedure that has been
used by the aircraft for landing purposes at Kishangarh Airport (Rajasthan).
14. Which organisation & Andaman and Nicobar Command recently (on 27th April’ 22) test-
fired an anti-ship version of the BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile?
1) Indian Space Research Organisation
2) Defence Research and Development Organisation
3) Indian Navy
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
5) Indian Army
Answer- 3) Indian Navy
Explanation:
The Indian Navy and the Andaman and Nicobar Command on April 27, 2022, successfully test-
fired an Anti-Ship version of the BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile that destroyed the target at
sea from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the test fires demonstrate the combat readiness of the
Indian Armed Forces.
i. The Andaman and Nicobar Command is the first and only tri-service theatre command of the Indian
Armed Forces, based at Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
15. Through which launch vehicle, ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission is to launch the 1st uncrewed
module into 170×408 kilometre (KM) orbit by 2023.
1) PSLV-CA
2) GSLV-MK II
3) PSLV-XL
4) GSLV-MK III
5) GSLV
Answer- 4) GSLV-MK III

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Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), as part of its Human Spaceflight (Gaganyaan)
mission has finalised the launch of the first uncrewed mission or G1 which will propel the orbital
module, into a 170×408-kilometre (KM) orbit through the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
Mark 3 (GSLV-MK III) or Human-Rated Launch Vehicle (HRLV) by 2023.
i. The G1 mission will be followed by G2, the second uncrewed mission, both of which are precursors
to the eventual human crewed mission or H1.
16. Name the Indian Organisation that recently (in April ’22) signed an MoU with GE Power
Conversion to develop the Integrated Electric Propulsion Systems for the Indian Navy.
1) Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd
2) Bharat Dynamics Ltd
3) Bharat Electronics Ltd
Answer- 1) Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd
Explanation:
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) signed an MoU with GE Power Conversion to develop and boost
Integrated Electric Propulsion Systems for the Indian Navy to promote ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
i. It enhances the ship’s energy requirements, including propulsion, high-power sensors, service loads
and pulse power for defence systems and GE’s naval technologies are shock rated and proven on naval
applications from 3MW to 110MW.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
17. Biswa Bhusan Harichandan recently (in April’22) released the book "Paramardham" that
was authored by K R B H N Chakravarthi.
Biswa Bhusan Harichandan is governor of which state?
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, Governor of Andhra Pradesh (AP) released a Telugu book titled
“Paramardham” authored by K R B H N Chakravarthi, Secretary of State Election Commission,
Andhra Pradesh. The book was released during a programme held in Raj Bhavan.
18. Who authored the book, “Leaders, Politicians, Citizens: Fifty Figures Who Influenced India’s
Politics”?
1) Afshan Anjum
2) Rasheed Kidwai
3) Vinod Dua
4) Raju Bharatan

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5) Mihir Bose
Answer- 2) Rasheed Kidwai
Explanation:
“Leaders, Politicians, Citizens: Fifty Figures Who Influenced India’s Politics” authored by author-
journalist Rasheed Kidwai compiles stories of 50 personalities who influenced India’s political
landscape and the book was published by Hachette India.
i. The foreword of the book is written by Shashi Tharoor, MP- Lok Sabha.
IMPORTANT DAYS
19. International Jazz Day 2022 was observed across the globe on _______ with the theme of "A
Call for Global Peace and Unity."
1) 28th April 2022
2) 26th April 2022
3) 29th April 2022
4) 27th April 2022
5) 30th April 2022
Answer- 5) 30th April 2022
Explanation:
International Jazz Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 30th April 2022 to raise awareness
about the importance of jazz as an educational tool, and a force for promoting peace and dialogue
among people from diverse cultures.
i. The theme for International Jazz Day 2022 is ‘A Call for Global Peace and Unity’.
ii. The day also marks the culmination of Jazz Appreciation Month(April), which highlights the
heritage of Jazz music and the first-ever International Jazz Day was observed on 30th April 2012.
20. What is the theme of World Veterinary Day 2022 that was observed across the globe on
30th April 2022?
1) The Veterinarian Response to the Covid-19 Crisis
2) Environmental protection for improving animal and human health
3) Strengthening Veterinary Resilience
4) Antimicrobial Resistance – from Awareness to Action
5) Value of Vaccination
Answer- 3) Strengthening Veterinary Resilience
Explanation:
World Veterinary Day (WVD) is annually observed across the globe by the World Veterinary
Association (WVA) on the last Saturday of April to celebrate the importance and contribution of the
Veterinarians and to promote animal health and welfare.
i. World Veterinary Day 2022 observed on 30th April 2022 with the theme of “Strengthening
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CA STATIC GK
21. Who is the current (as of May’22) union minister of Housing and Urban Affairs?
1) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
2) Hardeep Singh Puri
3) Sarbananda Sonowal
4) Dharmendra Pradhan
5) Nitin Jairam Gadkari
Answer- 2) Hardeep Singh Puri
Explanation:
About Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA):
Union Minister – Hardeep Singh Puri (Rajya Sabha – Uttar Pradesh)
Minister of State – Kaushal Kishore (Mohanlalganj Constituency, Uttar Pradesh)
22. What is the currency of Fiji?

1) Pound
2) Peso
3) Lev
4) Dollar
5) Euro
Answer- 4) Dollar
Explanation:
About Fiji:
Capital- Suva
Currency- Fijian dollar
23. Who is the current (as of May’22) MD & CEO of Indian Bank?
1) Sanjiv Chadha
2) Atanu Kumar Das
3) Shanti Lal Jain
4) Tapan Ray
5) M. R. Kumar
Answer- 3) Shanti Lal Jain
Explanation:
About Indian Bank:
MD & CEO – Shanti Lal Jain
Establishment – August 15, 1907
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
24. Where is the Headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA)?

1) Geneva, Switzerland
2) Paris, France
3) Rome, Italy
4) Vienna, Austria
5) London, United Kingdom

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Answer- 2) Paris, France

Explanation:
About International Energy Agency (IEA):
Establishment – 1974
Headquarters – Paris, France
Executive Director – Fatih Birol
25. In which State of India is the “Statue of Unity” located ?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Rajasthan
3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
The Statue of Unity is situated in Gujarat. It is the tallest statue in the world of height 182m and It
was built on the Narmada river, near Sardar Sarovar dam.
i. The statue of unity is the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first deputy minister of India.
26. Find the odd one out regarding “coin minted place in India”:
1) Chennai
2) Mumbai
3) Alipore
4) Saifabad
5) Noida
Answer- 1) Chennai
Explanation:
The Government of India has the sole right to mint coins. The responsibility for coinage vests with the
Government of India in terms of the Coinage Act, 1906 as amended from time to time.
i. Coins are minted at the four India Government Mints at Mumbai, Alipore(Kolkata),
Saifabad(Hyderabad), Cherlapally (Hyderabad) and NOIDA (UP).
ii. The coins are issued for circulation only through the Reserve Bank in terms of the RBI Act.
27. In which state Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Answer- 2) West Bengal
Explanation:
About West Bengal:
Governor – Jagdeep Dhankhar
National Parks – Gorumara National Park, Sundarban National Park, Jaldapara National Park

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Wildlife Sanctuaries – Jorpokhri Wildlife Sanctuary, Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, Chapramari

Wildlife Sanctuary
28. Which of the following states celebrated their statehood day on 1st May, 2022?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
Maharashtra and Gujarat celebrated their statehood day on 1st May, 2022.
i. On May 1st, 1960, the bilingual state of Bombay was divided into two separate states by the Bombay
Reorganisation Act, 1960: Maharashtra for Marathi speaking people and Gujarat for Gujarati speaking
people.
ii. Gujarat was established as the 15th state of the Indian Union.
29. Ernakulam Bird Sanctuary is located in __________ state.

1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Kerala
Explanation:
About Kerala:
Chief Minister – Pinarayi Vijayan
Governor – Arif Mohammed Khan
Bird Sanctuaries – Chulanur Peafowl Sanctuary, Palakkad (Sanctuary for peacocks); Thattekkad Bird
Sanctuary, Ernakulam (First bird sanctuary of kerala)
30. Which of the following Padma Shri awardees 2022 are correctly matched with their
respective field?
1) Baba Iqbal Singh Ji- Social Work
2) Badaplin War- Literature and Education
3) Sosamma Iype- Medicine
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
Baba Iqbal Singh Ji- Social Work
Badaplin War- Literature and Education
Sosamma Iype- Others (Animal Husbandry)

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is set to build India’s first
indigenous hydrogen-fuelled electric vessels at ___________.
1) Mishra Dhatu Nigam
2) Cochin Shipyard Limited
3) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
4) Hindustan Shipyard
5) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Answer- 2) Cochin Shipyard Limited
Explanation:
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is set to build India’s first indigenous
hydrogen-fuelled electric vessels at Cochin Shipyard Limited(CSL).
i. The hydrogen fuel cell vessel based on Low-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Technology
(LT-PEM) called Fuel Cell Electric Vessel (FCEV) is expected to cost around Rs 17.50 crore.
ii. CSL has partnered with KPIT Technologies Limited and Indian developers in the areas of Hydrogen
Fuel cells, power trains and the Indian Register of Shipping to develop rules and regulations for such
vessels.
2. Which Indian Navy Ship (INS) recently (in April ’22) delivered critical medical aid to Sri
Lanka under Mission SAGAR IX?
1) INS Guldar
2) INS Shardul
3) INS Magar
4) INS Kesari
5) INS Gharial
Answer- 5) INS Gharial
Explanation:
India as part of Mission SAGAR IX (Security And Growth for All in the Region) provided Critical
Medical Aid through its Indian Navy Ship (INS) Gharial to Sri Lanka, which is going through a
medical emergency situation with many life-saving drugs out of stock, forcing doctors to delay major
surgeries.
i. The consignment arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka on April 29, 2022 and delivered over 760 KiloGrams
(kgs) of 107 types of critical life saving medicines, which was received by the Health Minister of Sri
Lanka – Channa Jayasumana.
3. Which state’s ‘Miyan Ka Bada’ railway station was renamed “Mahesh Nagar Halt”?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Rajasthan
3) West Bengal
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Punjab

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Answer- 2) Rajasthan
Explanation:
In an official name-changing ceremony held on April 30, 2022, The ‘Miyan Ka Bada’ railway station in
the Balotra area of Rajasthan’s Barmer district was renamed “Mahesh Nagar Halt.”
i. In 2021, the name of the railway station was changed from Mian Ka Bada to Mahesh Nagar Halt after
the proper procedures were followed, but the inauguration was postponed owing to the COVID-19
pandemic. The renamed station was finally inaugurated on April 30, 2022.
4. The Ministry of Education recently (in April’22) launched a “mandate document” for the
National Curriculum Framework (NCF) under the new National Education Policy (NEP).
The NCF is guided by _________.
1) Vijay P. Bhatkar
2) V Ramgopal Rao
3) K Kasturirangan
4) Anil Sahasrabudhe
5) Geeta Bali
Answer- 3) K Kasturirangan
Explanation:
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a “mandate document” for National
Curriculum Framework (NCF) under the new National Education Policy (NEP) at Indian Institute of
Science, Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was a step towards decolonisation of the Indian education system.
i. NCF is guided by the National Steering Committee (NSC) chaired by Dr K Kasturirangan and
supported by the Mandate Group, in addition to the National Council for Education Research and
Training (NCERT).
5. In April 2022, the Ministry of MSME inaugurated the “Enterprise India” under Azadi Ka Amrit
Mahotsav.
Who is the current (as of May’22) Union ministry of MSME?
1) Narayan Tatu Rane
2) Kiren Rijiju
3) Ramchandra Prasad Singh
4) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
5) Piyush Goyal
Answer- 1) Narayan Tatu Rane
Explanation:
Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Narayan Tatu Rane, inaugurated
the “Enterprise India” under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
i. The series of commemorative entrepreneurship, development events and activities were organised
from April, 2022 to May, 2022. The event is aimed at ‘Jan Bhagidari’.
ii. It also promotes MSMEs in entrepreneurship and importance of Industry associations in making
the country a “Manufacturing Hub” and increasing India’s economy to 5 trillion dollars.

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6. Indian Navy Ship (INS) Vikrant, India’s 1st Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC), will be
delivered to the Indian Navy by May, 2022.
The Indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) was constructed by which company?
1) Mishra Dhatu Nigam
2) Hindustan Shipyard
3) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
4) Cochin Shipyard Limited
5) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Answer- 4) Cochin Shipyard Limited
Explanation:
India’s First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC), Indian Navy Ship (INS) Vikrant will be delivered to the
Indian Navy by May, 2022 and will be commissioned on (Independence Day) 15 August, 2022. The IAC
has been constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).
i. It costs around Rs 23,000 crore. The IAC is 262 metres long, 62 metres wide and it has a height of 59
metres and it has over 2,300 compartments.
7. Which of the following points are “correct” with respect to the Union Minister of External
Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s visit to Bangladesh & Bhutan in April 2022?
A) During the visit to Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina PM of Bangladesh offered Chittagong Port to
northeastern states of India like Assam & Tripura to enhance connectivity between both
nations for mutual benefit.
B) Bhutan & India foreign ministers virtually inaugurated India-backed 3 development
Projects which were completed in the past 2 years despite logistical challenges posed by the
pandemic.
C) India handed over the 12th consignment of 2,000 boxes of essential medical supplies to
support Bhutan’s fight against Covid-19.
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
During visit to Bangladesh, PM of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina offered Bangladesh’s main seaport i.e.
Chittagong Port, to India’s northeastern states like Assam and Tripura to enhance connectivity
between both nations for mutual benefit.
i. Bhutan and India foreign ministers virtually inaugurated India-backed 3 development Projects -
the four-lane road from Jungshina to Chubachu, the Bajo-Khuruthang secondary national highway and
a new bus terminal in Bumthang which were completed in the past two years despite logistical
challenges posed by the pandemic.
ii. India also handed over the 12th consignment of 2,000 boxes of essential medical supplies to
support Bhutan’s fight against Covid-19.

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8. Name the exercise of NATO that was recently (in May '22) began in Poland and 8 other
countries.
1) Defender Europe 2022
2) Swift Response 2022
3) Cold Response 2022
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) exercise, Defender Europe 2022 (DE22) and Swift
Response 2022 (SR22) began on May 01, 2022 aimed at building preparedness and interoperability
between Allies and partners of the USA and NATO.
i. The exercises are scheduled from May 01 to May 27, 2022 and the exercise began in Poland and will
be held in 8 other countries.
BANKING AND FINANCE
9. Which of the following points are “correct” with respect to the recent Guidelines/Norms
issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in April 2022?
A) The RBI has issued guidelines on compensation of Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) and
senior management in NBFCs under Scale Based Regulatory (SBR) framework w.e.f. April 1,
2023.
B) RBI modified norms for banks to claim the amount of interest subvention provided to
farmers under the short-term crop loan scheme through Kisan Credit Card (KCC) during FY22.
C) In order to provide short term crop loans up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers at an interest rate of 10
% per annum, the government offers interest subvention of 4% annually to lending
institutions (LIs).
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only A & B
Explanation:
The RBI has issued guidelines on compensation of Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) and senior
management in NBFCs under Scale Based Regulatory (SBR) framework w.e.f. April 1, 2023.
i. RBI modified norms for banks to claim the amount of interest subvention provided to farmers
under the short-term crop loan scheme through Kisan Credit Card (KCC) during FY22.
ii. In order to provide short term crop loans up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers at an interest rate of 7 % per
annum, the government offers interest subvention of 2% annually to lending institutions (LIs).
iii. An additional 3% interest subvention is provided to farmers who pay their loans promptly. For
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10. Name the Indian Insurance company that recently (in April’22) became Signatory to the
United Nations – Supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
1) HDFC Life Insurance
2) Life Insurance Corporation of India
3) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
4) Max Life Insurance
5) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Answer- 1) HDFC Life Insurance
Explanation:
HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited (HDFC Life) recently joined the United Nations (UN) -backed
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), affirming its commitment to long-term value creation
and sustainable growth.
i. The PRI’s partnership with HDFC Life will allow it to streamline its responsible investment
strategy.
11. In May 2022, The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
increased the investment limit by insurance companies to invest in the financial sector to _____
from 25%.
1) 35%
2) 40%
3) 50%
4) 30%
5) 45%
Answer- 4) 30%
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in exercise of its powers
conferred under Regulation 14(2) of the IRDAI (Investment) Regulations, 2016, has increased the
investment limit of all insurance companies to invest in the Financial and Insurance activities (as per
section K of NIC classification) to 30% of investment assets from 25%.
i. This rise in the limit will increase the exposure of insurance companies in this sector.
12. Which Bank recently (in May’22) partnered with FidyPay to promote financial inclusion?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) Yes Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 3) Yes Bank
Explanation:
FidyPay, a financial technology (fintech) API platform, has partnered with Yes Bank to offer Yes Bank
customers with seamless connected banking experience, this initiative will let a wide range of
businesses, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Fintechs, and start-ups, access digital
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i. As a result of the strategic partnership, FidyPay will be able to expand its existing product line and
establish itself as a trusted technology partner for banks, corporates, Micro, Small & Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs), SMEs, start-ups, allowing it to serve a larger market.
13. Name the bank that recently (in May '22) partnered with Anthill Ventures & Headstart
Network Foundation to launch Business Class foundED.
1) City Union Bank
2) DBS Bank India
3) RBL Bank
4) CSB Bank
5) South Indian Bank
Answer- 2) DBS Bank India
Explanation:
DBS Bank India has partnered with Anthill Ventures, an investment and scaling platform for
startups, and Headstart Network Foundation, India’s largest ‘Volunteer-driven, Grassroot level,
Startup Ecosystem Enabler, to launch DBS Business Class foundED.
i. This is in line with DBS Bank’s vision to support entrepreneurs and innovators.
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS
14. In May 2022, NTPC GE Power Services Pvt Ltd signed a tripartite MoE with Lake Region
Economic Bloc (LREB) and Procorp Enertech Pvt Ltd (PEPL) to develop the Solar PV project in
________.
1) Thimphu, Bhutan
2) Kenya, Africa
3) Kathmandu, Nepal
4) Bekasi, Indonesia
5) Thani, Thailand
Answer- 2) Kenya, Africa
Explanation:
NTPC GE Power Services Private Limited (NGSL), a 50:50 Joint Venture(JV) between NTPC Limited
and GE Power India Limited, has signed a tripartite MoE with The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB),
Kenya and Procorp Enertech Private Limited (PEPL) to work towards the development of ground-
mounted and floating solar PV projects in the Lake region of Kenya, Africa.
i. The MoE aims to extend support for the adoption of affordable housing, efficient lighting,
development of Mini-grid solutions and capacity building of Kenyan power sector professionals.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
15. In May 2022, Anshul Swami was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of which Small Finance Bank (SFB)?
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Janalakshmi SFB
3) Suryoday SFB
4) Equitas SFB

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5) Shivalik SFB
Answer- 5) Shivalik SFB
Explanation:
Anshul Swami was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
the Shivalik Small Finance Bank with effect from 26th April 2022.
i. He replaces Suveer Kumar Gupta the co-founder of the bank who led its transition from an urban
co-operative bank to a small finance bank. Now, Suveer Kumar Gupta will act as the advisor to the
Board of Directors at Shivalik Small Finance Bank.
16. Who was recently (in May’22) appointed as the additional charge of chairman of Central
Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
1) Sangeeta Singh
2) J B Mohapatra
3) Meera Swarup
4) Nitin Gupta
5) Tarun Bajaj
Answer- 1) Sangeeta Singh
Explanation:
Sangeeta Singh has been appointed as Additional Charge of Chairman of the Central Board of
Direct Taxes (CBDT), with effect from May 02, 2022.
i. She was appointed after the incumbent chairman of the direct tax administration body, Jagannath
Bidyadhar Mohapatra retired on April 30, 2022.
SPORTS
17. Name the Indian badminton player who recently (in May’22) won the bronze medal in the
women’s singles at the 39th edition of the 2022 Badminton Asia Championships held in Manila,
Philippines.
1) Saina Nehwal
2) PV Sindhu
3) Jwala Gutta
4) Manasi Girishchandra Joshi
5) Ashwini Ponnappa
Answer- 2) PV Sindhu
Explanation:
The Indian Badminton Player Pusarla Venkata(PV) Sindhu won the Bronze medal in the women’s
singles at the 39th edition of 2022 Badminton Asia Championships held from April 26 to May 1, 2022
at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex in Manila, Philippines.
i. Men’s Singles – The Malaysian badminton player Lee Zii Jia won the gold medal by defeating the
Indonesian badminton player Jonatan Christie.
ii. Women’s Singles – The Chinese badminton player Wang Zhiyi won the gold medal by defeating the
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IMPORTANT DAYS
18. When was the 1st International Labour Day observed across the globe?
1) 1st May 1919
2) 1st May 1886
3) 1st May 1890
4) 1st May 1996
5) 1st May 1923
Answer- 3) 1st May 1890
Explanation:
International Labour Day/May Day /Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas 2022 was observed across the
globe on 1st May 2022 to create awareness about labour rights and to recognize the efforts of the
working class. The first May day celebration focused on workers was observed on 1st May 1890.
i. May 1 was chosen as the day to celebrate International Workers Day to commemorate the
Haymarket Riot Chicago in 1886 and the origin of the International Labour Day is associated with the
struggle for a shorter workday, “The 8-hour day movement”.
ii. On the occasion of the International Labour Day 2022, Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister(CM) of Uttar
Pradesh(UP) inaugurated the e-Pension Portal in Lucknow, UP.
19. When was World Tuna Day 2022 observed across the globe by the United Nations (UN)?
1) 3rd May 2022
2) 30th April 2022
3) 1st May 2022
4) 29th April 2022
5) 2nd May 2022
Answer- 5) 2nd May 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Tuna Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 2nd May 2022
to create awareness about the importance of tuna resources for food security and nutrition, economic
development, employment, government revenue, livelihoods, culture and recreation.
i. The first-ever World Tuna Day was observed on 2nd May 2017.
20. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas recently (in May' 22) decided to observe _______
as the "Ujjwala Diwas" to celebrate the achievements of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
(PMUY).
1) 1st May 2022
2) 30th April 2022
3) 2nd May 2022
4) 29th April 2022
5) 3rd May 2022
Explanation:
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has decided to celebrate the 1st May 2022 as
Ujjwala Diwas to celebrate the achievements of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).

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i. The PMUY was launched by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi on 1st May 2016 at Ballia, Uttar
Pradesh(UP) as a step toward providing Free LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) connection to every
Below Poverty Line (BPL) household.
STATE NEWS
21. Which state recently (in May’22) launched the Mukhyamantri Mitaan Yojana for Doorstep
Delivery of Public Services?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 4) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Chief Minister (CM) of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel launched ‘Mukhyamantri Mitaan Yojana’
(Mitaan stands for friend), which will be implemented on pilot basis in 14 municipal corporations
including the cities like Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur and Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh.
i. Under the Scheme the residents of Chhattisgarh can avail around 100 public services at their
doorstep and people can contact the ‘Mitaan’ (nominated individual) on the toll free number (14545)
for the service.
CA STATIC GK
22. What is the capital of Poland?

1) Praia
2) Warsaw
3) Helsinki
4) Lima
5) Lisbon
Answer- 2) Warsaw
Explanation:
About Poland:
Capital – Warsaw
President – Andrzej Duda
Currency – Polish złoty
23. Who is the current (as of May’22) Secretary General of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
(NATO)?
1) Anders Fogh Rasmussen
2) George Robertson
3) Javier Solana
4) Willy Claes
5) Jens Stoltenberg
Answer- 5) Jens Stoltenberg

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Explanation:
About North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO):
i. NATO is an intergovernmental military alliance between 30 member states, of which 28 are in
Europe and the other 2 in North America.
Headquarters – Brussels, Belgium
NATO Secretary General – Jens Stoltenberg
24. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) was formed on the
recommendation of which committee?
1) Malhotra Committee
2) Banerjee Committee
3) Kutumbe Committee
4) Tandon Committee
5) Gupta Committee
Answer- 1) Malhotra Committee
Explanation:
About Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI):
Establishment– 2000 (following the recommendations of the Malhotra Committee report)
Chairperson– Debasish Panda
Headquarters– Hyderabad, Telangana
25. What is the tagline of YES Bank?

1) Together We Can
2) We Understand Your World
3) Experience Our Expertise
4) We value you
5) Support All the Way
Answer- 3) Experience Our Expertise
Explanation:
About YES Bank Ltd.:
MD & CEO – Prashant Kumar
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline – Experience Our Expertise
26. __________ is the 1st Urban Co-operative Bank in India to become an SFB.
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Shivalik SFB
3) Capital SFB
4) Equitas SFB
5) A U SFB
Answer- 2) Shivalik SFB

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Explanation:
About Shivalik Small Finance Bank:
Shivalik Small Finance Bank is the first Urban Co-operative Bank in India to become an SFB.
MD & CEO– Anshul Swami
Headquarters– Noida, Uttar Pradesh(UP)
27. Hareli is the harvest festival of which state?

1) Chhattisgarh
2) Maharashtra
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Assam
Explanation:
About Chhattisgarh:
Governor – Anusuiya Uikey
Festivals – Maati Ti’aar, Hareli Festival (Harvest festival in July), The First Fruits Festival, Parad
Dance – Panthi Dance, Raut Nacha, Gendi
28. In which country is the “Museum of the Future” located?

1) Tokyo, Japan
2) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
3) West Bengal, India
4) Paris, France
5) Madrid, Spain
Answer- 2) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
The Museum of the Future in Dubai was thrown open to the public in March 2022. It was
inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the
UAE, in February 2022.
i. The museum reportedly takes the visitors on an experiential journey, transporting them to the year
2071, to coincide with the centenary of the founding of the UAE.
29. Which organisation recently (in April ’22) plans to shut down the SOFIA telescope that
confirmed the presence of water on the Moon?
1) ISRO
2) Canadian Space Agency
3) SpaceX
4) NASA
5) European Space Agency
Answer- 4) NASA
Explanation:
The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has decided to pull the plug
on the world’s largest flying telescope (SOFIA) that confirmed the presence of water on the Moon.

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i. The organisation announced April 28, 2022 it would shut down the operations of the Stratospheric
Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) mission by September 30, 2022.
ii. SOFIA is a 2.7-meter infrared telescope sitting inside a Boeing 747SP airplane, flying at an altitude
of 38,000-45,000 feet above the surface.
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1) Abdul Khader Nadakattin- Social Work
2) Konsam Ibomcha Singh- Art
3) Vidya Vindu Singh- Literature and Education
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
Vidya Vindu Singh- Literature and Education
Konsam Ibomcha Singh- Art
Abdul Khader Nadakattin- Others -Grassroots Innovation

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1. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to India's 1st ‘SemiconIndia 2022’
conference?
A) PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India's 1st ‘SemiconIndia 2022’ conference in Bengaluru,
Karnataka with the theme of ‘Design and Manufacture Semiconductor products in India’.
B) India’s DIR-V signed 5 MOUs with Sony, BEL, ISRO, Atomic Energy for various Applications
and Design Wins.
C) The Karnataka state government signed an MoU with ISMC Analog Fab Private Limited to set
up India’s 1st and largest Rs 22,900 cr Semiconductor Fabrication Plant.
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only B & C
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India's 1st ‘SemiconIndia 2022’ conference in Bengaluru,
Karnataka with the theme of ‘Catalyzing India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem’.
i. India’s DIR-V signed 5 MOUs with Sony, BEL, ISRO, Atomic Energy for various Applications and
Design Wins.
ii. The Karnataka state government signed an MoU with ISMC Analog Fab Private Limited to set up
India’s 1st and largest Rs 22,900 cr Semiconductor Fabrication Plant.
2. Which organisation recently (in April’22) signed an MoU with Centre for Development of
Advanced Computing (C-DAC) for cooperation in diverse areas of Telecom and ICT?
1) Council of Scientific And Industrial Research
2) Indian Council of Medical Research
3) Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development
4) Centre for Development of Imaging Technology
5) Centre for Development of Telematics
Answer- 5) Centre for Development of Telematics
Explanation:
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and Centre for Development of Advanced
Computing (C-DAC), signed an MoU at the SemiconIndia 2022 event at Bengaluru, Karnataka with the
objective of working together in the diverse areas of Telecom and Information Communication
Technology (ICT) to boost indigenous technological design and development.
i. The MoU aimed at joint collaboration to identify and develop activities in the areas of 4G, 5G,
Broadband, Internet of Things (IoT) or Machine to Machine (M2M), packet core, Computing etc.
3. In which state, India’s 1st greenfield grain-based ethanol production plant was inaugurated
in April 2022?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh

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3) Bihar
4) Odisha
5) Gujarat
Answer- 3) Bihar
Explanation:
Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, opened India's first greenfield grain-based ethanol
production plant in Purnia(or Purnea), Bihar and It indicated that ethanol production would help
cut the cost of petrol while also creating jobs.
i. This plant is set to produce 65,000 litres of ethanol per day and it will need 150 tons of maize and
rice every day.
4. In May 2022, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released “The State of the World’s
Forests (SOFO) 2022 report that highlights _______ of total forest area on Earth lost in 30 years.
1) 10.34%
2) 9.2%
3) 5.2%
4) 15.72%
5) 20.13%
Answer- 1) 10.34%
Explanation:
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released its flagship publication
“The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) 2022: Forest Pathways for Green Recovery and Building
Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable Economies”. This is part of The State of the World series of the
FAO.
i. The report states that since 1990, around 420 million hectares(Mha )-approximately 10.34%, of
forest have been lost through conversion to other land uses. Now
5. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the THE Impact Rankings 2022
released by Times Higher Education (THE)?
A) Western Sydney University in Australia is named as the number one in the world followed
by Arizona State University (Tempe), United States.
B) With 64 universities on the ranking, India has become the 4th most well-represented
country jointly with Turkey and 8 Universities from India are among the top 300 universities
in the world.
C) Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Tamil Nadu has secured 41st Rank in THE Impact Rankings
2022, the only Indian University among the top 50.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C

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Explanation:
As per the Times Higher Education (THE) released THE Impact Rankings 2022 (4th edition)
Western Sydney University in Australia is named as the number one in the world followed by
Arizona State University (Tempe), United States and Western University, Canada.
i. With 64 universities on the ranking, India has become the 4th most well-represented
country(Jointly with Turkey) and 8 Universities from India are among the top 300 universities in the
world.
ii. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu has secured 41st Rank in THE Impact
Rankings 2022, the only Indian University among the top 50.
BANKING AND FINANCE
6. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Report on Currency and
Finance (RCF) released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
1) RBI released the ‘Report on Currency and Finance (RCF)’ for the year 2021-22 on the theme ‘Revive
and Reconstruct’.
2) India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can grow to 6.3 to 9.5% in the medium-term as per the
Chapter-VI ‘A Policy Agenda for Post-Covid-19.
3) India is expected to overcome Covid-19 losses in 2034-35.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the ‘Report on Currency and Finance (RCF)’ for the year
2021-22 on the theme ‘Revive and Reconstruct’.
i. India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can grow to 6.5-8.5% in the medium-term as per the
Chapter-VI ‘A Policy Agenda for Post-Covid-19.
ii. India is expected to overcome Covid-19 losses in 2034-35 i.e. around 13 years.
7. Name the insurance company that recently (in May ’22) launched the "Pay as you Drive"
Program to reduce premium costs.
1) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
2) Bharti AXA General Insurance
3) Edelweiss General Insurance
4) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
5) Future Generali India Insurance
Answer- 4) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Explanation:
HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, a renowned private sector general insurance company,
announced the launch of its “Pay as you Drive” program. It is an insurance solution that provides
distance-based insurance under its own damage section in order to lower upfront insurance
premiums.
i. The offer has been extended as a pilot with Maruti Suzuki India Limited to its customers purchasing
a new car as a value proposition to save on insurance premiums.

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8. Which organisation recently (in May’22) approved a USD 47 million project to support the
Government of India’s Mission Karmayogi programme to strengthen civil service capacity?
1) World Bank
2) United Nations Development Programme
3) Asian Development Bank
4) International Monetary Fund
5) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Answer- 1) World Bank
Explanation:
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a USD 47 million project to support
the Government of India’s Mission Karmayogi, a national programme to strengthen civil service
capacity.
i. This loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has a final
maturity of 11 years with a 4.5-years grace period.
ii. The Bank’s funding is intended to help the Indian government achieve its goal of improving the
functional and behavioural competencies of about four million civil servants.
9. Who was recently (in May ’22) appointed as an ‘ex-officio member of the Monetary Policy
Committee (MPC)’ by the Reserve Bank of India Board?
1) Shashanka Bhide
2) Jayanth R Varma
3) Mridul Saggar
4) Ashima Goyal
5) Rajiv Ranjan
Answer- 5) Rajiv Ranjan
Explanation:
The Central Board of Directors of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the nomination of Dr Rajiv
Ranjan, Executive Director of RBI as an ex-officio member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
He replaces Mridul Saggar, who was reported to retire by the end of April 2022.
i. The approval was announced during the 595th meeting of the Central Board of Directors of RBI
under the Chairmanship of Shaktikanta Das, Governor of RBI, through video conferencing.
10. Name the Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) that was launched by the Indian Coast Guard in May
2022.
1) Abhinav
2) Atulya
3) Milind Kamble
4) Kamla Devi
5) Ayush
Answer- 4) Kamla Devi

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Explanation:
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched the Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) ‘Yard 2118’ named as Kamla
Devi, in honour of the Social reformer and freedom fighter Kamladevi Chattopadhyay, in West Bengal.
The Vessel is fifth in the series of the five FPVs.
i. The FPV was indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited
(GRSE) in a public-private partnership with Titagarh Wagons Limited (TWL) for the Indian Coast
Guard.
ii. The Vessel is 48.9 metres long and 7.5 metres wide with a displacement of around 308 tonnes and
is designed for maximum speed of 34 knots with an endurance of more than 1,500 nautical miles.
11. The Government of India recently (in May’22) launched the NOAR website to promote open
access in the power sector.
In NOAR, what does R stand for?
1) Ratio
2) Registry
3) Rate
4) Route
5) Roadmap
Answer- 2) Registry
Explanation:
The Government of India has launched the National Open Access Registry (NOAR) website, a move
closer to promoting open access in the power sector.
i. NOAR is an integrated single-window electronic platform for the electronic processing of short-term
open access applications, that is accessible to all power sector stakeholders, including open access
customers (both sellers and buyers), power traders, power exchanges, and National/Regional/State
Load Despatch Centres (LDCs).
12. In March 2022, LakshyaSAT, a 1U Cubesat nanosatellite, was developed by Kurapati Sai
Divyawas, which was successfully launched into the stratosphere by B2Space Limited from the
UK.
Kurapati Sai Divyawas belong to which state in India?
1) Maharashtra
2) Kerala
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
LakshyaSAT, 1U Cubesat nanosatellite is a class of research spacecraft was designed and developed
by Kurapati Sai Divya belonging to Tenali, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh (AP) was successfully
launched into the Stratosphere by the B2Space Limited, United Kingdom (UK) in March 2022.
i. The CubeSat model nanosatellite was placed inside a space box platform and sent to the
stratosphere with the help of a high altitude balloon to collect various parameters of the stratosphere
and the payload LakshyaSAT reached an altitude of 26 km and stayed in the stratosphere for around
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13. Name the institute that recently (in May '22) signed an agreement with the Indian
Meteorological Department (IMD) to develop a user-friendly weather forecasting app.
1) IIT- Bombay
2) IIT- Guwahati
3) IIT- Delhi
4) IIT- Kanpur
5) IIT- Madras
Answer- 1) IIT- Bombay
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Bombay has signed an agreement with the Indian
Meteorological Department (IMD) of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, to
develop climate solutions for stakeholders at the village, city, and district levels.
i. The agreement coincided with the 10-year completion of the Interdisciplinary Program in Climate
Studies (IDPCS) at IIT Bombay, which was established in 2012 with significant financial backing from
the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology.
SPORTS
14. Who recently (in May ’22) won the 2022 World Snooker Championship held at Sheffield,
England and became Oldest Snooker Champion in history?
1) Judd Trump
2) Mark Selby
3) Ronnie O’Sullivan
4) Shaun Peter Murphy
5) John Higgins
Answer- 3) Ronnie O’Sullivan
Explanation:
Ronnie O’Sullivan (England), has won the 2022 World Snooker Championship (officially 2022
Betfred World Snooker Championship) by defeating Judd Trump (England) against 18-13 in the
finals, which were held from April 16 to May 2, 2022 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England.
i. By winning the tournament, O’Sullivan (Aged 46) becomes the oldest world champion in Crucible
history, eclipsing Ray Reardon, who won his sixth title aged 45 in 1978 and 2022 championship was
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s seventh World Snooker Championship title, previously in 2001, 2004, 2008, 2012,
2013 and 2020
IMPORTANT DAYS
15. What is the theme of World Asthma Day (WAD) 2022 that was observed across the globe
on 3rd May 2022?
1) Better air better breathing
2) STOP for asthma
3) Enough Asthma Deaths
4) Closing Gaps in Asthma Care
5) Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions
Answer- 4) Closing Gaps in Asthma Care

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Explanation:
World Asthma Day (WAD) is annually observed across the world on the first Tuesday of May to create
awareness about asthma, a condition in which the airways narrow and swell and may produce extra
mucus and the day was organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), a World Health
Organization (WHO) collaborative organization founded in 1993.
i. World Asthma Day (WAD) 2022 falls on 3rd May 2022 with the theme of ‘Closing Gaps in Asthma
Care’.
16. World Laughter Day was observed across the globe on ______.
1) 3rd May 2022
2) 1st May 2022
3) 4th May 2022
4) 2nd May 2022
5) 5th May 2022
Explanation:
World Laughter Day is annually observed across the globe on the first Sunday of May to spread
happiness across the world. The day also aims to create awareness about laughter and the healing
benefits of laughing.
i. The World Laughter Day 2022 falls on 1st May 2022.
17. When was World Press Freedom Day 2022 observed across the globe by the United Nations
with the theme of "Journalism under digital siege"?
1) 1st May 2022
2) 4th May 2022
3) 2nd May 2022
4) 5th May 2022
5) 3rd May 2022
Answer- 5) 3rd May 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Press Freedom Day 2022 observed across the globe on 3rd May
2022 to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom and to assess the state of press
freedom throughout the world. The theme of World Press Freedom Day 2022 is “Journalism under
digital siege”.
i. UNESCO and the Republic of Uruguay are hosting the annual World Press Freedom Day Global
Conference in a hybrid format in Punta Del Este, Uruguay from 2nd to 5th May 2022 with the theme of
World Press Freedom Day 2022.
ii. The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) has been named the laureate of the 2022
UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize (Press Freedom Prize 2022).

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STATE NEWS
18. Which state government recently (in May’22) signed a Tripartite MoU with Agence
Francaise de Development (AFD) and Office National des Forets International (ONFI) for
wildlife protection?
1) West Bengal
2) Assam
3) Telangana
5) Karnataka
Answer- 2) Assam
Explanation:
Assam inks an MOU with French agencies called Agence Francaise de Development (AFD) and Office
National des Forets International (ONFI) for a Tripartite Park and Biodiversity Partnership.
i. This inked partnership intends to exchange expertise and sharing of knowledge between the
partners on various aspects of wildlife protection. Further, this pact forms a part of the Indo-French
Joint Declaration for the “Indo-Pacific Parks Partnership.”
CA STATIC GK
19. Which of the following is ‘Not’ a five development institutions of the World Bank?
1) Institute for Capacity Development
2) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
3) International Development Association
4) International Finance Corporation
5) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
Answer- 1) Institute for Capacity Development
Explanation:
About World Bank:
Together, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and International
Development Association (IDA) form the World Bank.
i. The World Bank Group consists of five development institutions: IBRD, IDA, International Finance
Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) & International Centre for
Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
Headquarters – Washington, DC, United States of America
20. How many members are present in the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?
1) Eight
2) Three
3) Six
4) Five
5) Four
Answer- 3) Six

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Explanation:
The Monetary policy refers to the policy of the central bank with regard to the use of monetary
instruments under its control to achieve the goals specified in the Act.
i. RBI is vested with the responsibility of conducting monetary policy and this responsibility is
mandated under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
ii. Monetary Policy Committee (MPC):
Under Section 45ZB of the amended RBI Act, 1934, the central government is empowered to
constitute a 6-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to determine the policy interest rate
required to achieve the inflation target.
21. Who is the current (as of May’22) Union ministry of Power?

2) Kiren Rijiju
5) Raj Kumar Singh
Answer- 5) Raj Kumar Singh
Explanation:
About Ministry of Power:
Union Minister – Raj Kumar Singh (Arrah Constituency, Bihar)
Minister of State (MoS) – Krishan Pal (Faridabad Constituency, Haryana)
22. In which state is Jaldapara National Park located?

1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About West Bengal:
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Jorpokhri Wildlife Sanctuary, Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, Chapramari Wildlife
Sanctuary
respective field?
1) Amai Mahalinga Naik- Social Work
2) Kali Pada Saren- Literature and Education
3) Padmaja Reddy- Art
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3

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Padmaja Reddy- Art
Kali Pada Saren- Literature and Education
Amai Mahalinga Naik and Shri Seth Pal Singh- Others (Agriculture)
24. What is the capital of Libya?

1) Bamako
2) Tripoli
3) Malabo
4) Accra
5) Lisbon
Answer- 2) Tripoli
Explanation:
About Libya:
Capital – Tripoli
Currency – Libyan dinar
25. Chandigarh is the joint capital of which state?

1) Punjab
2) Haryana
3) Jharkhand
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Chandigarh is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana.
i. In April 2022, the Punjab assembly passed a resolution for the transfer of Chandigarh to the state.
26. In which state/UT Dal Lake is located?

1) Sikkim
2) Ladak
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Jammu and Kashmir
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 4) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
In April 2022, The Army dedicated the soft launch of Kashmir's first floating hamlet on the famous Dal
Lake in Srinagar to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
i. Dal Lake is named the "Lake of Flowers", "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" or "Srinagar's Jewel".
27. The Blue Nile in Africa originates from ________.

1) Ethiopia
2) Tanzania
3) Libya
4) Sudan

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5) Kenya
Answer- 1) Ethiopia
Explanation:
The Blue Nile originates from Lake Tana in Ethiopia.
i. It is the major tributary of the Nile river and River Nile is the longest river in the world and flows
through the African continents.
28. In which year Kotak Mahindra Bank was established?

1) 1997
2) 1992
3) 1985
4) 1964
5) 1970
Answer- 3) 1985
Explanation:
About Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL):
CEO– Uday Kotak
Established-1985
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
29. Who is the current (as of May’22) Director-General of the Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO)?
1) Thomas Bach
2) Yukiya Amana
3) Peter Maurer
4) Qu Dongyu
5) Audrey Azoulay
Answer- 4) Qu Dongyu
Explanation:
About Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO):
Director-General– Qu Dongyu
Headquarters– Rome, Italy
30. In March 2022, _____ joined the East African Community (EAC) as the 7th partner state.
1) Rwand
2) South Sudan
3) Congo
4) Uganda
5) Tanzania
Answer- 3) Congo
Explanation:
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has joined the East African Community (EAC) becoming
its 7th Partner State.

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i. The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation of six Partner
States, comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, with its headquarters
in Arusha, Tanzania. (Now as 7th partner Congo joined).

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Name the operation that was recently (in April ’22) launched by the Railway Police Force
(RPF) to take action against the transport of illegal items.
1) Operation Satark
2) Operation Mitra
3) Operation Ganga
4) Operation Cactus
5) Operation Rakshak
Answer- 1) Operation Satark
Explanation:
Railway Police Force (RPF) launched “Operation Satark” to take action against, transporting any
item through railway network for the purpose of tax evasion or smuggling or commission of crime or
acts of terror.
i. Focused effort under “Operation Satark” was launched from 5th April to 30th April 2022 wherein 26
cases of transportation of illegal tobacco products were detected with seizure of tobacco products
worth more than Rs 44 Lakhs and arrest of 14 persons involved.
2. In May 2022, the RailTel Corporation of India established a "Health Cloud," a mobile
container hospital at ____________.
1) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
4) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
5) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 4) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The RailTel Corporation of India Limited established a “Health Cloud”, a Mobile container Hospital at
the Visakhapatnam premises of Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), Andhra Pradesh.
i. AMTZ is the world’s first integrated Medical Device Manufacturing Hub situated in Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh and the Health Cloud is a dedicated “Data Centre” catering to the specific and
idiosyncratic needs of the Health sector ready-to-operationalise in remote areas.
ii. The “Health Cloud” at AMTZ has been inaugurated by Ms. Louise Agersnap, Head of World Health
Organisation (WHO) Innovation Hub, WHO-Geneva, Switzerland..
3. In which city did PM Narendra Modi recently (in April ’22) inaugurate the Global Patidar
Business Summit (GPBS) 2022?
1) Jaipur, Rajasthan
2) Bangalore, Karnataka
3) Surat, Gujarat
5) Pune, Maharashtra

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Answer- 3) Surat, Gujarat

Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Global Patidar Business Summit
(GPBS) 2022 in Surat, Gujarat.
i. GPBS 2022 was held at Sarsana Convention Centre, Surat, Gujarat from 29th April to 1st May 2022
with the theme of “Aatmanirbhar Community to Aatmanirbhar Gujarat and India”.
ii. GPBS 2022, the 3-day summit, is organised by Sardardham under the Mission–2026 to provide an
impetus to the socio-economic development of the Patidar community.
4. As per the 20th World Press Freedom Index (WPFI) 2022 released by Reporters Without
Borders (RSF), India secured the _____ rank out of 180 countries, while _____ tops the Index.
1) 142nd; Finland
2) 150th; Norway
3) 153nd; Denmark
4) 142nd; Norway
5) 150th; Denmark
Answer- 2) 150th; Norway
Explanation:
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) i.e. on May 3, 2022, the Reporters Without
Borders (RSF) released its 20th World Press Freedom Index (WPFI) 2022 stating a fall in India’s
press freedom ranking to 150th with a score of 41 in the 2022 from 142nd in 2021 out of 180
countries.
i. The list has been topped by Norway (1st) with a score of 92.65 and followed by Denmark (2nd),
Sweden (3rd) Estonia (4th) and Finland (5th).
ii. North Korea remained at the bottom of the list (i.e.180th Rank).
5. Which of the following country has "not signed" the Declaration for the Future of the
Internet in April 2022?
1) India
2) United States
3) United Kingdom
4) Canada
5) France
Answer- 1) India
Explanation:
India is not one of the 61 countries that have signed a worldwide declaration calling for the Internet
to remain open, free, and neutral. The United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom,
Canada, and France are among the countries that have signed the declaration.
i. The ‘Declaration for the Future of the Internet,‘ as it is known, is a manifesto that aims to prevent
digital totalitarianism and the declaration emphasises that the future of the Internet is open, free,
global, interoperable, reliable and secure and affirms that the nations abiding by this commitment
would be protecting and respecting human rights online and across the digital world.

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BANKING AND FINANCE
6. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent (as of April’22) steps
taken by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
A) SEBI modified the operational guidelines (2019) related to Certificate of Registration &
Name Change for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), Designated Depository Participants
(DDPs) & Eligible Foreign Investors.
B) SEBI imposed a Rs. 6 lakh penalty on Pace Stock Broking Services for malpractices related to
the National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) co-location facility.
C) SEBI also cancelled the registration of Alpha Commodity for facilitating its clients to trade in
illegal contracts on the National Spot Exchange Ltd. (NSEL).
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
SEBI has modified the operational guidelines issued in November 2019, related to Certificate of
Registration, and Name change for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), Designated Depository
Participants (DDPs), and Eligible Foreign Investors w.e.f. May 9, 2022 under exercising SEBI’s powers
conferred under Section 11 (1) of the SEBI Act, 1992.
i. SEBI imposed Rs 6 lakh penalty on New Delhi (Delhi)-based Pace Stock Broking Services for
malpractices related to National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) co-location facility.
ii. SEBI also cancelled the registration of Alpha Commodity for facilitating its clients to trade in
illegal contracts on National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) and failing to fulfil the fit and proper criteria.
7. Which Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) recently (in May '22) entered into a joint
venture (JV) with Open Financial Technologies to launch ‘India’s First Neo-bank’ for MSMEs?
1) Aditya Birla Finance Ltd
2) Tata Capital Financial Service Ltd
3) Muthoot Finance Ltd
4) Bajaj Finance Ltd
5) IIFL Finance Ltd
Answer- 5) IIFL Finance Ltd
Explanation:
IIFL Finance Limited, a NBFC and Open Financial Technologies Private Ltd, Asia’s largest Small
and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) focused neo-banking platform have entered into a joint venture (JV)
to launch India’s first neo-bank to serve the banking and credit requirements of Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
i. The new joint venture would be known as “IIFL Open Fintech Private Limited”, with an initial capital
of Rs. 120 crores and the ratio of IIFL Finance to Open Financial Technologies Private Ltd. in the joint
venture is 51:49.
ii. This neo-bank offers a one-of-a-kind User Interface (UI) system designed specifically for small
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8. Which organisation recently (in May '22) signed an MoU with Eqaro Guarantees to Launch
‘India’s 1st Collateral-Free Digital Lending Platform’ for MSMEs?
1) National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development
2) Industrial Finance Corporation of India
3) Federation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
5) Export-Import Bank of India
Answer- 3) Federation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Explanation:
The Federation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (FISME), India’s largest MSMEs
organisation, has inked an MoU with Eqaro Guarantees, an Indian financial institution that provides
surety solutions, to establish India’s first collateral free digital financing platform for MSMEs.
i. The platform is set to begin in 2022 and would allow MSMEs with access to collateral-free finance of
up to Rs. 25 lakhs following due diligence of their businesses. The credit would be backed by
guarantees from Eqaro.
9. Name the bank that recently (in April’22) partnered with the kerala government’s
Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) to launch ‘skill loans’.
1) Canara Bank
2) Bank of India
4) Bank of Baroda
5) Central Bank of India
Answer- 1) Canara Bank
Explanation:
Canara Bank has launched ‘skill loans’ in association with the Additional Skill Acquisition
Programme (ASAP), Kerala the government company under the Higher Education Department.
i. Students pursuing skill training programmes offered by ASAP Kerala or other Central or State
government-recognised agencies conducting National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) or
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) courses can avail of loans ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs
1.5 lakh and this loan will be provided without any collateral and has a repayment period of 3 to 7
years.
10. In April 2022, _________ imposed penalties of Rs 73 lakh (Totally) on 11 entities for
fraudulent trading & disclosure lapses.
1) National Securities Depository Limited
3) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Answer- 4) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) imposed penalties totalling Rs 73 lakh on 11 entities
for fraudulent trading and disclosure lapses.

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i. SEBI has imposed a Rs 17 lakh fine on Esteem Bio Organic Food Processing Ltd; Rs 8 lakh on Brij
Kishore Sabharwal; Rs 7 lakh on Goldline International Finvest Ltd; Rs 6 lakh on Vinod Kumar Garg
and Rs 5 lakh each on Satendra Kumar, Madhukar Dubey, Ram Prakash, Avisha Credit Capital Pvt Ltd,
Neel Kanth Trading Co, Amsons Apparels Pvt Ltd and Gracious Software Pvt Ltd.
11. Name the company that recently (in May ’22) partnered with Greenstat Hydrogen India to
develop green hydrogen projects in India.
1) Ayana Renewable Power
2) Adani Group
3) Tata Power
4) Azure Power
5) Suzlon Energy
Answer- 1) Ayana Renewable Power
Explanation:
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) backed Ayana Renewable Power Private
Limited (Ayana) and Norway-based Greenstat ASA’s subsidiary Greenstat Hydrogen India Private
Limited, have entered into a joint development agreement for development of Green Hydrogen
Projects powered by renewable energy in India.
i. The companies under the collaboration, will develop large scale green hydrogen solutions, to
provide long term supply of green hydrogen to industrial and commercial customers in India.
12. Which Indian company recently (in April ’22) became the 100th Unicorn Start-Up from
India by reaching a valuation of USD 1 billion (bn)?
1) Pine Labs
2) MediBuddy
3) Jumbotail
4) Open Financial Technologies
5) InMobi
Answer- 4) Open Financial Technologies
Explanation:
Open Financial Technologies Pvt Ltd, a neo-banking start-up, reached a valuation of USD 1 billion
(bn) after its Series D round of fundraising, bringing the total number of Unicorns in the Indian start-
up ecosystem to 100.
i. Unicorn: A privately held start-up company with a valuation of over $1 billion is referred to as a
“unicorn” in the venture capital industry.
13. In May 2022, Arvind Krishna was elected to the Board of Directors of Federal Reserve Bank
of New York.
Arvind Krishna is the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of which company?
1) HCL Technologies
2) IBM

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3) Microsoft Corporation
4) Accenture
5) Infosys
Answer- 2) IBM
Explanation:
Arvind Krishna, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IBM (International Business
Machines Corporation) was elected to the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of New
York (New York Fed), New York, United States of America (USA), to fill the vacancy in the office for
the remaining period of a 3-year term which ends on 31st December 2023. He has been elected as a
Class B director
i. Arvind Krishna has been serving as the Chairman and CEO of IBM Since January 2021
14. Who recently (in May ’22) became the 1st Indian-origin person to be appointed as the 1st
ever Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), USA?
1) Vinod Khosla
2) Jay Chaudhry
3) Niraj Shah
4) Ashok Elluswamy
5) Nand Mulchandani
Answer- 5) Nand Mulchandani
Explanation:
Ambassador William J. Burns, Director of Central Intelligence Agency(CIA) appointed Nand
Mulchandani, an Indian Origin Person, as the first-ever Chief Technology Officer(CTO) of the CIA,
the foreign intelligence and counterintelligence agency of the United States of America(USA).
i. He also becomes the first-ever Indian Origin(Delhi) Person to become the CTO of the CIA.
15. Name the personality who was recently (in May ’22) appointed as the adviser to Prime
Minister (PM) Narendra Modi.
1) Rajiv Gauba
2) Bhaskar Khulbe
3) Tarun Kapoor
4) Amit Khare
5) Vivek Kumar
Answer- 3) Tarun Kapoor
Explanation:
Tarun Kapoor who retired as the Secretary to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas(MoPNG)
was appointed as the adviser to Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi for a period of 2 years
(initially) from the date of joining or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
i. The position of PM’s adviser was vacant since February following the retirement of IAS officer
Bhaskar Khulbe.
ii. Atish Chandra and Hari Ranjan Rao were appointed to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on the
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16. Which country recently (in April’22) launched a mysterious missile (YJ-21) from its Type
055 guided-missile cruiser?
1) Iran
2) Japan
3) Israel
4) Russia
5) China
Answer- 5) China
Explanation:
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China launched an unidentified/mysterious missile
from its Type 055 (Renhai Class) guided-missile cruiser on April 19, 2022. According to experts, the
new missile is expected to be an anti-ship ballistic missile known as the YJ-21.
i. The YJ-21 was launched from the warship Wuxi, a Type 055 cruiser that had been commissioned in
March 2022 in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China.
ii. The YJ-21’s exact parameters are unclear; however, its range could be somewhere between 1,000
and 1,500 kilometres.
17. Which institute recently (in April ’22) demonstrated Extreme Massive MIMO technology for
the deployment of 5G advanced and 6G technology?
1) IIT- Hyderabad
2) IIT- Kanpur
3) IIT- Madras
4) IIT- Delhi
5) IIT- Kharagpur
Answer- 1) IIT- Hyderabad
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad announced the demonstration of the Extreme
Massive (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) MIMO, a vital technology which is being considered for 5G
advanced and 6G deployment.
i. Massive MIMO involves deployment of MIMO on a larger scale in the interest of greater network
coverage and data carrying capacity and IIT Hyderabad has developed an experimental research
prototype with the aim to discover achievable performance limits.
SPORTS
18. As per the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rankings 2022 (as of 3rd May
2022), __________ secured 38th position in the women’s singles & Sathiyan Gnanasekaran gained
______ position in the Men’s Singles category.
1) Archana Girish Kamath; 34th
2) Ankita Das; 32nd
3) Manika Batra; 34th
4) Archana Girish Kamath; 30th
5) Manika Batra; 32nd

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Answer- 3) Manika Batra; 34th

Explanation:
According to the International Table Tennis Federation(ITTF) rankings 2022 (as of 3rd May 2022),
the Indian Paddler Manika Batra achieved career high rank by gaining 38th position in the women’s
singles and the compatriot Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (G Sathiyan) gained 34th position in the Men’s
Singles category.
• Men’s Doubles – The duo G Sathiyan and Harmeet Desai ranked at 28th position while the pair of G
Sathiyan and Achanta Sharath Kamal are placed 35th.
• Women’s Doubles – Manika Batra and Archana Kamath are ranked world number 4 while Sutirtha
Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee are next best at world no 29.
• Mixed Doubles – Manika and Sathiyan are ranked world no 6 and Manav Vikas Thakkar and
Archana Kamath are world no 22.
IMPORTANT DAYS
19. International Firefighters Day (IFFD) 2022 was observed across the globe on __________.
1) 4th May 2022
2) 2nd May 2022
3) 5th May 2022
4) 1st May 2022
5) 3rd May 2022
Answer- 1) 4th May 2022
Explanation:
International Firefighters Day (IFFD) 2022 was observed across the globe on 4th May 2022 to create
awareness about the significant role of firefighters in ensuring the safety of the people and property
and to recognise and honour the sacrifices of the firefighters.
i. The day also marks the feast day of St Florian (May 4), the patron saint of firefighters, chimney
sweeps, and brewers and the first-ever International Firefighters Day was observed on 4th May
1999.
ii. Red and Blue ribbon (two colours fused on top) is the significant symbol of the IFFD, the red
colour symbolises the element of Fire and the blue symbolises the element of water.
STATE NEWS
20. Which state’s Medical Education and Drugs Department (MEDD) partnered with the
International Finance Corporation (IFC) to strengthen medical education under the public-
private partnership (PPP) model?
1) Karnataka
2) Gujarat
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Maharashtra

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Explanation:
A collaboration has been made between the Medical Education and Drugs Department (MEDD),
Government of Maharashtra and International Finance Corporation (IFC) to prioritize healthcare
projects with an emphasis on medical education under the public-private partnership (PPP) model
in Maharashtra.
i. Under this partnership, IFC will act as transaction advisor for the PPPs to develop super-speciality
hospitals and medical education facilities across the state.
21. In April 2022, ______ became the 1st state in the NorthEast Region of India to launch the
Online Building Permission System (OBPS).
1) Mizoram
3) Tripura
4) Sikkim
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Sikkim
Explanation:
Sikkim will be the first state in the NorthEast Region to launch the Online Building Permission
System (OBPS).
i. It was launched by Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri during a
symposium on ‘Urban Development of North Eastern States – Smart City Revolution’, organized by the
Sikkim government in collaboration with the union ministry of development of north east region
(MDONER) as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav in Sikkim.
ii. “Online Building Permission System”(OBPS) is mainly focused on the removal of the need for the
citizen to visit the department, apply online and would be able to get the development permission
certificate anywhere and anytime.
22. In which place, the 1st National Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir will be held in June
2022?
1) Udhampur
2) Srinagar
3) Doda
4) Anantnag
5) Jammu
Answer- 2) Srinagar
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir Film Development Council (JKFDC) in collaboration with National Film
Development Corporation (NFDC) and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(MIB),
Government of India is organising the 1st ever National Film Festival of Jammu and
Kashmir(J&K), in Srinagar, J&K from 15th to 20th June 2022.
i. The festival aims to highlight the film, music and creative ecosystem of J&K along with its natural
and social cultural beauty of J&K and the festival will present the award under 3 categories including
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23. Who authored the book, “Reporting India: My Seventy-Year Journey as a Journalist”?
1) Ajit Anjum
2) Ravish Kumar
3) Prem Prakash
4) Barkha Dutt
5) Abhisar Sharma
Answer- 3) Prem Prakash
Explanation:
The book ‘Reporting India: My Seventy-Year Journey as a Journalist’ was authored by veteran
journalist Prem Prakash.
In April 2022, The Bengali version of "Reporting India: My Seventy-Year Journey as a Journalist," was
released in Kolkata, West Bengal
i. The book on Prem Prakash's seventy-year journey as a journalist is the story of the evolution of
India and provides a detailed account of the veteran journalist's professional life and the stories he
covered from Jawaharlal Nehru's demise to the rise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
24. In which country is the 'Christ the Protector' statue located?

1) Encantado, Brazil
2) Lima, Peru
3) Santiago, Chile
4) Mendoza, Argentina
5) Quito, Ecuador
Answer- 1) Encantado, Brazil
Explanation:
A new statue of Jesus Christ, which has been built in the small town of Encantado in southern Brazil,
is taller than Rio's famous 'Christ The Redeemer' at 141 feet.
i. 'Christ the Protector' has been sculpted by Markus Moura from Brazil's Ceara State and the work on
the statue began in 2019 and it was completed on April 22.
ii. Christ the Protector is 43 meters (141 feet meters) high, compared to Rio’s statue, which is 38
meters (125 feet), including in both cases their pedestals.
25. Who is the current (as of May’22) Founder & CEO of Open Financial Technologies?
1) Amrish Rau
2) Satish Kannan
3) Karthik Venkateswaran
4) Anish Achuthan
5) Naveen Tewari
Answer- 4) Anish Achuthan
Explanation:
About Open Financial Technologies Pvt Ltd:
Founder & CEO – Anish Achuthan
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26. The National Fire Service Day annually observed across India on ________.
1) 14th April
2) 14th June
3) 14th May
4) 14th December
5) 14th August
Answer- 1) 14th April
Explanation:
India annually observes the National Fire Service Day on 14th April to create awareness about the
importance of fire service and to pay homage to the firefighters who sacrificed their lives in the line of
duty.
27. Who is the current (as of May’22) Chairman & Managing Director (MD) of RailTel
Corporation of India?
1) Puneet Chawla
2) Sanjai Kumar
3) Anand Kumar Singh
4) Rakesh Ranjan
5) V. Shanker
Answer- 1) Puneet Chawla
Explanation:
About RailTel Corporation of India Limited:
Chairman and Managing Director – Puneet Chawla
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
28. Which is the largest moon of Saturn?

1) Tethys
2) Dione
3) Rhea
4) Titan
5) Iapetus
Answer- 4) Titan
Explanation:
Titan is the largest moon on Saturn. It has rivers, lakes, and seas filled by rain coming through a
thick atmosphere. However, these lakes are filled with different materials than one on Earth.
• Researchers discover Earth-like features on Saturn's moon- Titan
29. Kevin Anderson recently (in May’22) announced his retirement. Kevin Anderson related to
which sports?
1) Hockey
2) Tennis
3) Badminton
4) Football
5) Weight Lifting
Answer- 2) Tennis

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Explanation:
South African tennis player Kevin Anderson announced his retirement in May 2022.
i. Anderson, No. 5 in the ATP Rankings, won seven ATP Tour titles and reached two Grand Slam finals.
respective field?
1) T Senka Ao- Literature and Education
2) Darshanam Mogilaiah- Art
3) Guru Tulku Rinpoche- Social Work
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
T Senka Ao- Literature and Education
Darshanam Mogilaiah- Art
Guru Tulku Rinpoche -Others (Spiritualism); Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya
Swami also received Padma Shri Award in other categories (Spiritualism).

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1. In which place India’s first Flow Chemistry Technology Hub (FCT Hub) was established?
3) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
4) Hyderabad, Telangana
5) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Answer- 4) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
The Government of Telangana in collaboration with the pharmaceuticals majors Dr. Reddy’s
Laboratory and Laurus Labs along with academia has set up India’s first-of-its-kind Flow Chemistry
Technology Hub (FCT Hub) at Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences (DRILS) Hyderabad, Telangana,
facilitating the pharmaceutical research and development (R&D) and adoption of continuous
synthesis for making Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
Objective: To incorporate and promote efficient and sustainable technologies in the pharmaceutical
sector.
2. India’s first Tribal Health Observatory (TriHOb) was established in__________.

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Karnataka
4) Assam
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
The Government of Odisha has set up India’s first Tribal Health Observatory (TriHOb), which acts
as a repository of health-related data of the tribal populations in Odisha.
i. It has been set as a part of the MoU signed between the Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste
(SC) Development, Minorities and Other Backward Classes Welfare Department of Odisha and the
Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Bhubaneswar, Odisha a regional centre of the Indian
Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
3. Name the ministry that recently (in May’22) signed an MoU with the Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) to launch a ISRO Technical Training Programme.
1) Ministry of Education
2) Ministry of Science & Technology
3) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
4) Ministry of Labour & Employment
5) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
Answer- 3) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

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Explanation:
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signs an MoU with the Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO) to upskill the technical staff at the Department of Space (DoS) in ISRO.
It will be valid for a period of 5 years.
i. Under this, more than 4000 ISRO technical employees will be trained in the programme and the
location of the training will be the National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) under MSDE located across
India.
4. Which company recently (in May’22) rolled out ‘M15 Petrol’ Methanol-Blended Petrol on a
Pilot Basis in Tinsukia, Assam?
1) Bharat Petroleum Limited
2) Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited
3) Hindustan Petroleum Limited
4) Oil India Limited
5) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Answer- 5) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Explanation:
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC) rolled out M15 petrol, the 15 % blend of methanol with petrol,
on a pilot basis in the Tinsukia district of Assam.
i. The Methanol blended petrol was launched by Rameswar Teli, Minister of State(MoS), Ministry of
Petroleum and Natural Gas(MoPNG).
ii. Tinsukia was chosen for the pilot launch due to the availability of methanol, which was
manufactured by Assam Petrochemical Limited in the Digboi refinery.
5. Which company recently (in May '22) partnered with the Center for Autism and other
Disabilities Rehabilitation Research and Education (CADRRE) to launch India’s first bridgital
autism support network called ‘Pay Autention – A Different Mind is a Gifted Mind'?
1) Tata Consultancy Services
2) Tata Power Community Development Trust
3) Tata Motors
4) Tata Steel Ltd
5) Tata Teleservices
Answer- 2) Tata Power Community Development Trust
Explanation:
Tata Power Community Development Trust (TPCDT) has partnered with the Center for Autism and
other Disabilities Rehabilitation Research and Education (CADRRE) to launch ‘Pay Autention – A
different mind is a gifted mind’, India’s first bridgital autism support network.
i. This will enable small towns and rural India to access specialised care and support and help create
an auxiliary network of champions for the differently abled.
6. The CEPA between India & the United Arab Emirates came into force on 1st May 2022, which
was signed on 18th February 2022.
In CEPA, what does E stand for?
1) Economic
2) Exercise

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3) Employee
4) Exchange
5) Expenditure
Answer- 1) Economic
Explanation:
The India-United Arab Emirates(UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA),
the biggest bilateral trade pact between India and UAE came into force on May 1, 2022. The India-UAE
CEPA was signed on 18th February 2022.
i. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs(CBIC) and the Directorate General of Foreign
Trade (DGFT) have issued the notifications for the operationalisation of the agreement from May 1,
2022.
7. In May 2022, the United Nations (UN) launched the UN-Energy Plan of Action Towards _____,
to support the transition to clean, affordable energy for all & net-zero emissions.
1) 2028
2) 2026
3) 2024
4) 2023
5) 2025
Answer- 5) 2025
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) launched the UN-Energy Plan of Action Towards 2025, amid global energy
crisis and worsening climate emergency. It will catalyze the large-scale action and support needed for
the transition to clean, affordable energy for all and net-zero emissions and it was launched by some
30 leading organizations comprising UN-Energy.
i. An Energy Compact Action Network was also launched to match those governments seeking support
for their clean energy goals with those governments and businesses that have pledged over $600
billion to support these commitments.
8. As per the 6th annual Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2022: Joint Analysis for Better
Decisions, which highlights that _______ people in 53 countries suffered acute food insecurity in
2021.
1) 100 million
2) 350 million
3) 193 million
4) 150 million
5) 200 million
Answer- 3) 193 million
Explanation:
The 6th annual Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) titled “Global Report on Food Crises 2022:
Joint analysis for better decisions” (GRFC 2022), flagship publication of the Global Network Against
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around 193 million people in 53 countries suffered acute food insecurity in 2021 due to conflict,
weather extremes, and the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
i. GRFC is jointly produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) of the United Nations (UN),
the World Food Programme (WFP), and the European Union (EU).
BANKING AND FINANCE
9. Which of the following points are ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the RBI’s Monetary Policy
Committee Off-Cycle Meeting in May 2022?
1) During the meeting, RBI changed the Policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF)
by 20 basis points to 4.20% from 4.00%.
2) Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) hiked by 50 bps to 4.5% from 4.00% w.e.f. May 21, 2022 and the
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) stands at 18 per cent.
3) The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate is adjusted to 4.15%.
4) The Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate to 4.65% from 4.25%.
5) RBI also decided to keep the stance as ‘accommodative’.
Answer- 1) During the meeting, RBI changed the Policy repo rate under the liquidity
adjustment facility (LAF) by 20 basis points to 4.20% from 4.00%.
Explanation:
During the meeting, RBI changed the Policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by
40 basis points to 4.40% from 4.00%, this is the first-rate hike since August 2018.
i. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) hiked by 50 bps to 4.5% from 4.00% w.e.f. May 21, 2022 and the Statutory
Liquidity Ratio (SLR) stands at 18 per cent.
ii. The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate is adjusted to 4.15%.
iii. The Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate to 4.65% from 4.25%.
iv. RBI also decided to keep the stance as ‘accommodative’.
10. In May 2022, ________ became the first Public Sector Bank (PSB) to go live on the Account
Aggregator (AA) Framework.
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Canara Bank
Answer- 5) Union Bank of India
Explanation:
Union Bank of India (UBI) has become the first Public Sector Bank (PSB) to go live on the Account
Aggregator (AA) Framework, an initiative of Reserve Bank India (RBI) to improve credit delivery.
i. The RBI announced the AA framework on September 2, 2016, with the objective of enhancing the
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11. In May 2022, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) restructured its Secondary
Market Advisory Committee (SMAC).
Who will chair the 18-member Secondary Market Advisory Committee (SMAC)?
1) Ananta Barua
2) G. Mahalingam
3) S. K. Mohanty
4) Nithin Kamath
5) Naresh Yadav
Answer- 2) G. Mahalingam
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has restructured its Secondary Market Advisory
Committee (SMAC), which makes recommendations to the capital markets regulator on improving
market safety, efficiency, and transparency.
i. Gurumoorthy Mahalingam (G. Mahalingam), a former full-time member of SEBI, will now chair the
18-member advisory body, the panel previously consisted of 17 members and was headed by SEBI
chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch.
12. Which organisation recently (in May’22) decided to create the Farmer Distress Index (FDI)
in order to provide an assistance package to all farmers?
1) National Securities Depository Limited
Answer- 3) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) plans to formulate Farmer Distress
Index(FDI) to track, identify, and assist the really needy and distressed farmers. This index will not be
consistent across the country because stress levels vary from place to place.
This will support the government and financial institutions to offer suitable packages of help based on
the severity of the distress instead of distributing uniform distress packages to all farmers.
13. Which company recently signed 5 Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Solar Energy
Corporation of India Limited (SECI) & Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to
supply 1500 MW of solar energy?
1) Vikram Solar
2) Azure Power
3) Suzlon Energy
4) ReNew Power
5) Tata Power
Answer- 4) ReNew Power

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Explanation:
ReNew Power, the subsidiary of ReNew Energy Global PLC, has signed five Power Purchase
Agreements (PPAs) with (4 agreement) Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) & (1
agreement) Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) for the supply of 1,500 MegaWatt (MW)
of electricity generated from solar power plants.
Agreements with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI): ReNew Power signed Two
PPAs of 600 MW and 375 MW under the SECI Rajasthan IV Scheme, which will supply electricity at Rs
2.18 per KiloWatthour (kWh).
• The Other two PPAs with SECI are for 300 MW and 100 MW are under SECI IX scheme having a
tariff of Rs 2.37 per KiloWatthour (kWh).
Agreement with Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) – the 100 MW PPA will supply
electricity for Rs 2.33 per KiloWatthour (kWh).
14. By which year, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has planned a mission to
Venus?
1) December 2028
2) December 2024
3) December 2026
4) December 2031
5) December 2023
Answer- 2) December 2024
Explanation:
At the inaugural session of the National Meet on Venus Science, Chairman of the Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO), S. Somnath, announced a Mission to Venus, the hottest planet in the
solar system, by December 2024. The next similar window would be available in 2031.
i. The major objectives of the mission are to investigate surface processes and shallow subsurface
stratigraphy and research the structure, composition, and dynamics of the atmosphere. As part of this
mission, ISRO will also study active volcanism, lightning, craters, the presence of oxygen, Venus’
geology, and other topics.
15. Which country recently (in May ’22) deployed 8 remote sensing satellites into Low Earth
Orbit (LEO) through its Long March 2D carrier rocket?
1) Pakistan
2) Israel
3) China
4) Japan
5) Russia
Answer- 3) China
Explanation:
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has successfully deployed eight
remote sensing satellites into the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) using its Long March (Chang Zheng) 2D
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i. The eight remote sensing satellites consist of seven Jilin-1 Gaofen 03D and one Jilin-1 Kuanfu 01C
satellite.
SPORTS
16. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Annual ICC Team Rankings
2022 (as of May’22)?
A) England have consolidated their top position in the ICC Men’s Test team rankings, followed
by West Indies and Australia.
B) In the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings, India remains the No. 1 team, followed by England
and Pakistan.
C) New Zealand remain the No.1 team in the ICC Men’s ODI (One Day International) Team
Rankings, followed by England.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Explanation:
In the ICC’s (International Cricket Council ) annual update 2022, Australia have consolidated their
top position in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings followed by India and New Zealand.
i. In the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I (Twenty 20 Internationals) Team Rankings, India consolidated
their top position followed by England.
ii. New Zealand remain the No.1 team in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI (One Day International) Team
Rankings followed by England.
iii. India under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma finished the 2021-22 season as the world’s number one
ranked T20 team.
OBITUARY
17. Tony Brooks, the pioneer of Formula One, passed away in May 2022. Tony Brooks is a _______
racing driver?
1) Belgian
2) French
3) German
4) Spanish
5) British
Answer- 5) British
Explanation:
Charles Anthony Standish Brooks (Tony Brooks), a British racing driver who won six Formula One
grand prix in the 1950s and was nicknamed the "Racing Dentist," has died at age 90.
i. Formula 1 or F1 Race is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater
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18. The World Hand Hygiene Day (WHHD) 2022 was observed across the globe on ___________.
1) 5th May 2022
2) 2nd May 2022
3) 4th May 2022
4) 3rd May 2022
5) 6th May 2022
Explanation:
World Hand Hygiene Day (WHHD) 2022 was observed across the globe by the World Health
Organization (WHO) on 5th May 2022 to maintain global promotion, visibility, and sustainability of
hand hygiene in health care.
i. The campaign theme of WHHD 2022 & Theme of WHHD 2022 is “a health care ‘quality and safety
climate or culture’ that values hand hygiene and infection prevention and control”.
19. When was the Ayushman Bharat Diwas 2022 celebrated in India?
1) 29th April 2022
2) 1st May 2022
3) 3rd May 2022
4) 30th April 2022
5) 2nd May 2022
Answer- 4) 30th April 2022
Explanation:
Ayushman Bharat Diwas 2022 was observed across India on 30th April 2022 as a part of the Gram
Swaraj Abhiyan. The day aims to create awareness about healthcare schemes of the government of
India (GoI) among the people in rural areas.
i. The Ayushman Bharat (“Healthy India”) Yojana is a national initiative launched by Prime Minister
(PM) of India Narendra Modi as a part of the National Health Policy 2017 with the vision to achieve
Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
20. Coal Miners’ Day 2022 was observed across the globe on _________.
1) 5th May 2022
2) 2nd May 2022
3) 4th May 2022
4) 3rd May 2022
5) 6th May 2022
Explanation:
Coal Miners’ Day 2022 was observed on 4th of May 2022 to raise awareness of the challenges and
importance of coal miners around the world. This day honours the achievements and sacrifices made
by coal miners throughout history.

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STATE NEWS
21. Which state government recently (in May ’22) launched a ‘Vehicle Movement Tracking
System (VMTS) mobile app’ to track the movement of sand mining vehicles?
1) Gujarat
2) Haryana
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Odisha
Answer- 2) Haryana
Explanation:
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched a Vehicle Movement Tracking System (VMTS)
mobile app that will help in tracking vehicles carrying sand and other mining material.
i. The app will be used at different checkpoints in all the districts of Haryana and vehicle details and
all the travel history of the vehicle will be stored in repositories which can be viewed through the app
at any time.
CA STATIC GK
22. Where is the Headquarters of Union Bank of India (UBI)?

3) Vadodara, Gujarat
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
Answer- 2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
About Union Bank of India (UBI):
MD & CEO – Rajkiran Rai G.
Tagline – Good People to Bank with
23. In which State ‘Jim Corbett National Park’ is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Assam
4) Bihar
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Jim Corbett National Park is a forested wildlife sanctuary in northern India’s Uttarakhand State. Rich
in flora and fauna, it’s known for its Bengal tigers.

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About Uttarakhand:
Chief Minister– Pushkar Singh Dhami
Tiger reserve– Corbett Tiger Reserve, Rajaji Tiger Reserve
24. Where is Pilikula Biological Park located?

1) Odisha
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Karnataka
Explanation:
Pilikula Biological Park is located in Mangalore, Karnataka.
In May 2022, the Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Vandalur received one male Bengal tiger from
Pilikula Biological Park in Mangalore.
25. Who was recently (in May’22) appointed as the ‘Managing Director (MD) of TVS Motor’
Company?
1) Sudarshan Venu
2) K N Radhakrishnan
3) Lalita D Gupte
4) R Gopalan
5) CR Dua
Answer- 1) Sudarshan Venu
Explanation:
In May 2022, TVS Motor Company appointed Sudarshan Venu as Managing Director of the
Company, effective 5 May 2022.
i. Sudarshan Venu has been associated with TVS Motor Company and has played a pivotal role in the
company's growth in India and key international markets, including Asia, Africa, and more recently
Europe.
26. What is the maximum maturity period of Treasury bills?

1) 120 days
2) 265 days
3) 91 days
4) 364 days
5) 182 days
Answer- 4) 364 days
Explanation:
Treasury bills are issued when the government needs money for a short period. These bills are
issued only by the central government, and the interest on them is determined by market forces.
i. Treasury bills, or T-bills, have a maximum maturity period of 364 days.
ii. At present, treasury bills are issued in three maturities — 91-day, 182-day and 364-day.

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27. Who is the current (as of May’22) Union Minister of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship?
2) Kiren Rijiju
3) Dharmendra Pradhan
5) Raj Kumar Singh
Answer- 3) Dharmendra Pradhan
Explanation:
About Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship:
Union Minister – Dharmendra Pradhan
Minister of State (MoS) – Rajeev Chandrasekhar
respective field?
1) S Ballesh Bhajantri- Art
2) Vidyanand Sarek- Literature and Education
3) Shivnath Mishra- Sports
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
S Ballesh Bhajantri- Art
Vidyanand Sarek- Literature and Education
Shivnath Mishra- Art
29. The Olympic Council of Asia recently (in May '22) announced that the ______ Asian Games
scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China in September 2022 was postponed.
1) 21st
2) 18th
3) 20th
4) 19th
5) 17th
Answer- 4) 19th
Explanation:
The Olympic Council of Asia has announced that the 19th Asian Games, originally scheduled to be
held in Hangzhou, China from September 10 to 25, 2022, will be postponed because of the COVID-19
situation.
30. Where is Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Telangana
5) Tamil Nadu

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Answer- 5) Tamil Nadu

Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu:
Chief Minister– Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary
Biosphere Reserves– Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, and
Agasthiyarmalai Biosphere Reserve

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1. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the National Family Health Survey
2019–21 (NFHS-5) & Rural Health Statistics Publication for Year 2020-21 (RHS 2020-21)?
A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) released the NFHS-5 report which
highlights the key finding that the Total Fertility Rates (TFR) has declined from 2.4 to 1.9 in
India between NFHS-4 (2015-16) & NFHS-5.
B) Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Assam are the only five states in India that are
above the replacement level of fertility of 2.1.
C) MoHFW has also launched the RHS 2020–21, there are 157819 Sub Centres (SC), 30579
Primary Health Centres (PHCs) functioning in rural and urban areas (as on 31 March 2021).
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) released the NFHS-5 report which highlights the
key finding that the Total Fertility Rates (TFR) has dropped from 2.2 to 2.0 in India between NFHS-
4( 2015-16) & 5.
i. Bihar (2.98), Meghalaya (2.91), Uttar Pradesh (2.35), Jharkhand (2.26), and Manipur (2.17) are the
only five states in India that are above the replacement level of fertility of 2.1.
ii. Overall Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) in India has increased significantly from 54% to 67%.
iii. MoHFW has also launched the RHS 2020–21, as on 31 March 2021, there are 157819 Sub Centres
(SC), 30579 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and 5951 Community Health Centres (CHCs) functioning
in rural and urban areas of the country.
2. In May 2022, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) launched ____ One District One
Product (ODOP) brands & 5 products under _________ scheme in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) 6; Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana
2) 3; Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises scheme
3) 4; Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
4) 3; Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana
5) 4; Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises scheme
Answer- 2) 3; Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises scheme
Explanation:
Pashupati Kumar Paras, Union Minister, Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MOFPI) launched the
3 One District One Product (ODOP) brands and 5 product under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation
of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme in New Delhi, Delhi.

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Products Brand District/State
Jaggery Powder Madhurmithas(new) Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh
Dried Spicy Anaras (new) Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya

Pineapple
Mango Pickle Pind Se(new) Amritsar, Punjab
Masala Paste Kashmiri Mantra(launched in January Kulgam, Jammu and

2022) Kashmir(J&K)
Lemon Honey Madhumantra(launched in January Saharanpur, Uttar

2022) Pradesh(UP)
3. As per the ‘2021 Q4 & Annual India Solar Market Update report’ released by Mercom
Communication India, India installed a record _____ of new solar capacity in 2021.
1) 8.9 GW
2) 12.2 GW
3) 7.6 GW
4) 10 GW
5) 9.2 GW
Answer- 4) 10 GW
Explanation:
India installed a record 10 GW of new solar capacity in 2021, a big jump of 210% year-over-year
(YoY) compared to 3.2 GW installed in 2020, according to Mercom India Research’s recently released
report titled "2021 Q4 & Annual India Solar Market Update"
The report was released by Mercom Communication India,a subsidiary of US based Mercom Capital
Group.
MERCOM’s Findings:
i. Highest ever capacity of solar installations in a year in India and the cumulative installed solar
capacity stood at 49.3 GW, development of a pipeline of over 53 GW.
ii. Rajasthan, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh (top three states) in 2021 contributed to around 79% of the
installations in 2021.
4. The Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas
(SVAMITVA) scheme marked its _______ anniversary on 24th April, 2022.
1) 2nd
2) 4th
3) 1st

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5) 5th
Answer- 1) 2nd
Explanation:
Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas – SVAMITVA
scheme marked its 2nd year anniversary on 24th April 2022.
i. The scheme was launched by the Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi on 24th April 2020 on the
occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day 2020.
ii. PM Modi hailed the SVAMITVA scheme as a mantra for development & improving trust in the
villages with the help of modern technology.
5. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to PM Narendra Modi’s visit to
Germany, Denmark and France in May 2022?
A) During the Visit to Germany, PM signed 9 agreements in 6th India-Germany Inter-
Governmental Consultations 2022 held in Berlin, Germany.
B) PM Narendra Modi visited Copenhagen, Denmark, signed 9 agreements in the 2nd India-
Nordic Summit 2022 and he also participated in India-Denmark Business Forum 2022 in
Copenhagen.
C) PM also met Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of France as both nations are celebrating 75
years of their diplomatic relations in 2022.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
During the Visit to Germany, PM signed 9 agreements in 6th India-Germany Inter-Governmental
Consultations 2022 held in Berlin, Germany which was chaired by Both Leaders.
i. PM Narendra Modi visited Copenhagen, Denmark and signed 9 agreements in the 2nd India-Nordic
Summit 2022 and he participated in India-Denmark Business Forum 2022 in Copenhagen.
ii. PM also met Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of France as both nations are celebrating 75 years of
their diplomatic relations in 2022.
6. Which company recently (as of May’ 22) became the largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods
Company (FMCG) in India by surpassing Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)?
1) Patanjali Ayurved
2) Britannia Industries
3) Dabur
4) Adani Wilmar Ltd
5) ITC Limited

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Answer- 4) Adani Wilmar Ltd

Explanation:
Adani Wilmar Limited (AWL) became the largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company (FMCG) in
India beating Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), after the announcement of its Quarter Four results
for the Financial year 2022 (Q4FY2022).
i. AWL has reported the total operational revenue of Rs 54,214 crore in the Financial Year 2022
whereas HUL reported the revenue of Rs 51,468 crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2021-22.
7. Which Indian company recently (in May’22) got India’s largest single solar EPC order of 1
GW for Rs. 5500 crores from SJVN Limited?
1) Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd
2) ReNew Power Ltd
3) Vikram Solar Ltd
4) Adani Power Ltd
5) Azure Power Global Ltd
Answer- 1) Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd
Explanation:
Tata Power Solar Systems Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has secured India’s
largest single solar EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) order of 1 GW (gigawatt) for
around Rs. 5500 crores from the public sector undertaking SJVN Limited (Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam
Limited).
i. The project will be developed under the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) scheme of the
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and will be completed within a period of 24 months.
ii. With this 1GW order, the company’s order book has surpassed Rs. 12,000 crores, with a total
portfolio of more than 9.3GW for utility-scale renewables projects.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
8. Name the scientist from NASA who recently (in May '22) received the World Food Prize 2022
for her research in climate change and food production.
1) Rattan Lal
2) David Nabarro
3) Lawrence Haddad
4) Cynthia Rosenzweig
5) Howarth Bouis
Answer- 4) Cynthia Rosenzweig
Explanation:
The Des Moines-based World Food Prize Foundation has conferred the World Food Prize 2022 to
National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Cynthia Rosenzweig, an American
agronomist and climatologist, in recognition of her modelling of the climate crisis’ impact on food
production.
i. The 2022 World Food Prize Laureate was announced by Barbara Stinson, President of the World
Food Prize Foundation during a ceremony hosted by the United States(US) Department of State.

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ii. According to the World Food Prize Foundation, the World Food Prize is a prestigious International
award conceived as the “Nobel Prize for Food and Agriculture” and it was founded by Nobel Peace
Prize Laureate(1970), Norman E Borlaug in 1986.
9. Name the Department that recently (in April’22) won the PM’s Award for Excellence in
Public Administration, 2020 for its ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ (ONORC) scheme under the
Innovation (General)-Central category.
1) Department of Expenditure
2) Department of Food and Public Distribution
3) Department of Food & Supplies
4) Department of Consumer Affairs
5) Department of States
Answer- 2) Department of Food and Public Distribution
Explanation:
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has won the Prime Minister’s Award for
Excellence in Public Administration, 2020 for its ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ (ONORC) scheme
under the category Innovation (General)-Central.
i. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred the award on the occasion of the 15th Civil Services Day
(21st April 2022).
10. Who recently (in May’22) received the Woman Transforming India Award at the Indo-
American Chamber of Commerce(IACC)’s 6th Entrepreneur & Leadership Awards 2022?
1) Bina Modi
2) Vani Kola
3) Suchi Mukherjee
4) Radhika Agarwal
5) Aditi Gupta
Answer- 1) Bina Modi
Explanation:
Dr Bina Modi, Chairperson of Modi Enterprises has been honoured with the Woman Transforming
India Award at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce(IACC)’s 6th Entrepreneur & Leadership
Awards 2022.
i. Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister, Ministry of Civil Aviation(MCA) presented the award to Dr Bina
Modi.
ii. She is the President and Managing Director of Godfrey Phillips India Ltd and Chairperson and
Managing Director of Indofil Industries Limited.
11. In May 2022, Russia launched a secret military spacecraft into orbit around Earth by using
a _____ launch vehicle.
1) Ariane 6 rocket
2) Delta IV rocket
3) Angara 1.2 rocket
4) Falcon 9 rocket

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5) Proton-M rocket
Answer- 3) Angara 1.2 rocket
Explanation:
Russia has launched a secret military spacecraft into orbit around the Earth using Russia’s new
Angara 1.2 rocket,a light launch vehicle. The launch took place at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the
town of Mirny in the north-western Russian region of Arkhangelsk Oblast.
New Russia’s Military Spacecraft
i. Likely a top secret radar military satellite system for use in the war in Ukraine.
ii. For launching this military spacecraft, Russia used for the first time the Angara 1.2 rocket.
Topic Name – Science & Technology
Difficulty level – Moderate
ENVIRONMENT
12. In which state a new plant species, Peperomia Albertiae were recently (in May '22)
discovered?
1) Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
2) Idukki, Kerala
3) Madurai, Tamil Nadu
4) Dibrugarh, Assam
5) Khammam, Telangana
Answer- 2) Idukki, Kerala
Explanation:
Researchers at the Postgraduate and research department of Botany at St Albert’s college in Kochi,
Kerala have discovered a new plant species, Peperomia Albertiae, in Idukki district of Kerala.
i. The new species belongs to the genus of Peperomia and it is an epiphytic plants belonging to
Peperaceae family which comprises both pepper and betel plants.
ii. The study report on the new species was published in the March edition of the Kew Bulletin Official
Journal of the Royal Botanic Gardens, England and Arjun Thomas and J Jameson were the authors of
the study report.
SPORTS
13. Which of the following Indian archers' players who recently (in May '22) won the gold
medal in the Recurve Mixed Team category in the Antalya 2022 Hyundai Archery World Cup
stage 1 held at Antalya, Turkey?
1) Atanu Das
2) Tarundeep Rai
3) Ridhi
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3

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Explanation:
Indian archers – Padma Shri Tarundeep Rai and Ridhi have won the gold medal under the Recurve
Mixed Team category at the Antalya 2022 Hyundai Archery World Cup stage 1 held from 18th to
24th April 2022 at Antalya, Turkey.
i. Tarundeep Rai was a part of the gold medal winning team at the 2010 Shanghai Archery World Cup.
ii. The Indian trio – Abhishek Verma, Rajat Chauhan and Aman Saini has also won the Gold medal in
compound men’s team competition.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
14. Who recently (in May '22) released a book titled "INDO-PAK WAR 1971-Reminiscences of
Air Warriors" at the 37th Air Chief Marshal PC Lal Memorial Lecture in New Delhi, Delhi?
1) Ram Nath Kovind
2) Narendra Modi
3) Amit Shah
4) Rajnath Singh
5) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Answer- 4) Rajnath Singh
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released a book titled ‘INDO-PAK WAR 1971- Reminiscences of
Air Warriors’ at the 37th Air Chief Marshal PC Lal Memorial Lecture organised by the Air Force
Association in New Delhi, Delhi. The book was edited by Air Marshal Jagjeet Singh and Group
Captain Shailendra Mohan.
i. Air Chief Marshal Pratap Chandra Lal (PC Lal), served as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff during the
1965 war and had served as the 7thChief of the Air Staff during the 1971 war and the government of
India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1965 & the Padma Vibhushan in 1972 for civil
service.
IMPORTANT DAYS
15. When was the International No Diet Day (INDD) 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 5th May 2022
2) 3rd May 2022
3) 7th May 2022
4) 4th May 2022
5) 6th May 2022
Explanation:
International No Diet Day (INDD) 2022 was observed across the globe on 6th May 2022 to celebrate
body acceptance, including fat acceptance and body shape diversity. The day also promotes a healthy
lifestyle with a focus on health at any size.
i. International No Diet Day was created by Mary Evans Young, Director of the British anti-diet
movement “Diet Breakers”, in 1992 and the 1st INDD was observed in the United Kingdom(UK) in
1992.
ii. Symbol: a light blue ribbon is the symbol of the INDD.

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STATE NEWS
16. In May 2022, _______ became India’s 1st state to introduce a scheme named "Jivhala" to offer
loans to prisoners .
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Maharashtra
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Maharashtra Department of Prisons initiated India’s 1st-of-its-kind loan scheme namely ‘Jivhala’
for inmates serving sentences in jails across the state for more than 3 years. It is offered by
Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank.
i. Its pilot was launched by Maharashtra’s Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil at Yerawada Central Prison
in Pune (Maharashtra), and will gradually be extended to nearly 60 prisons across the state. Jivhala
means affection in Marathi.
ii. The Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank will provide in the initial phase, a loan of Rs 50,000 will
be given at a 7% interest rate.
17. Which state recently (in May '22) launched the ‘e-Adhigam’ scheme to provide tablet
computers to Class 10 and Class 12 grade students for their online education?
1) Haryana
2) Gujarat
3) Punjab
4) West Bengal
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 1) Haryana
Explanation:
The Haryana State Government launches ‘e-Adhigam’ scheme under which nearly 3 lakh students
will be receiving tablet computers to aid their online education. Under the scheme, Class 10 and Class
12 students of Haryana Board will be eligible to receive free tablets with 2GB internet data.
i. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched the Advance Digital Haryana Initiative of Government
with Adaptive Modules (Adigham) scheme at Maharishi Dayanand University in Rohtak,Haryana.
18. Name the state government that recently (in May ’22) launched a ‘Shaili’ app for diagnosing
and controlling lifestyle diseases among people.
1) Telangana
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka
Answer- 3) Kerala
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The government of Kerala is set to launch an Android App ‘Shaili’, aimed at diagnosing and
controlling lifestyle diseases among the people in the state of Kerala.
i. The app has been set up as part of the population-based screening project launched by the Kerala
State Health Department under the ‘Nava Kerala Karma plan’ and Under the health-screening project,
the Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers have been tasked with collecting information
from persons over the age of 30 in their respective areas about any lifestyle diseases or risk factors
they may have.
CA STATIC GK
19. What is the currency of Russia?

1) Ruble
2) Dollar
3) Euro
4) Pound
5) Peso
Answer- 1) Ruble
Explanation:
About Russia
President of Russia – Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin
Defence Minister – Sergei Kuzhugetovich Shoigu
Capital – Moscow
Currency – Russian Ruble
20. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the SVAMITVA Scheme?
A) SVAMITVA stands for Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village
Areas.
B) The SVAMITVA Scheme aims to provide the record of rights to village household owners in
the form of property cards.
C) It is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched on the National
Panchayati Raj Day (April 24) in 2020.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
SVAMITVA stands for Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas.
i. The SVAMITVA Scheme aims to provide the record of rights to village household owners in the form
of property cards.
ii. It is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched on the National Panchayati
Raj Day (April 24) in 2020.
iii. The scheme is a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, State Panchayati Raj
Departments, State Revenue Departments & Survey of India.

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21. Who is the first Indian to receive the World Food Prize in 1987?
1) Indira Gandhi
2) Nirpakh Tutaj
3) M.S. Swaminathan
4) B.R. Barwale
5) Verghese Kurien
Answer- 3) M.S. Swaminathan
Explanation:
Dr Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan (M.S. Swaminathan) was named the first World Food Prize
Laureate in 1987 for developing and spearheading the introduction of high-yielding wheat and rice
varieties into India during the 1960s when that country faced the prospect of widespread famine.
i. He is the First Indian to receive the World Food Prize in 1987 and he is also known as father of
the Green Revolution in India.
22. Who is the Current (as of May’22) union minister of Food Processing Industries?
1) Narendra Singh Tomar
2) Parshottam Rupala
3) Piyush Goyal
4) Pashupati Kumar Paras
5) Hardeep Singh Puri
Answer- 4) Pashupati Kumar Paras
Explanation:
About Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MOFPI):
Union Minister– Pashupati Kumar Paras (Constituency- Hajipur, Bihar)
Minister of State– Prahlad Singh Patel (Constituency- Damoh, Madhya Pradesh)
23. Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary is located in _______ state.

1) Punjab
2) Maharashtra
3) Haryana
4) Gujarat
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
About Maharashtra:
Governor– Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Bird Sanctuary – Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary, Bird Sanctuary Bhal, Bird Sanctuary Palava.
Festivals – Pola, Shivaji Jayanti Festival
24. What is the Capital of Denmark?

1) Copenhagen
2) Chisinau
3) Canberra
4) Castries
5) Cairo

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Answer- 1) Copenhagen
Explanation:
About Denmark:
Capital -Copenhagen
Prime Minister (PM) – Mette Frederiksen
25. In which state is Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About West Bengal:
Wildlife Sanctuary
26. STRIPS stands for Separate Trading of Registered Interest and __________of Securities.
1) Price
2) Provision
3) Process
4) Payment
5) Principal
Answer- 5) Principal
Explanation:
STRIPS – Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities
i. STRIPS are the securities created by way of separating the cash flows associated with a regular G-
Sec i.e. each semi-annual coupon payment and the final principal payment to be received from the
issuer, into separate securities.
ii. They are essentially Zero Coupon Bonds (ZCBs).
iii. Stripped securities represent future cash flows (periodic interest and principal repayment) of an
underlying coupon bearing bond. STRIPS have zero reinvestment risk, being zero coupon bonds, they
can be attractive to retail/non-institutional investors.
27. Where is Aravalli Biodiversity Park located?

3) Gurugram, Haryana
4) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer- 3) Gurugram, Haryana
Explanation:

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In February 2022, The Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC) declared
the Aravalli Biodiversity Park in Gurugram, Haryana as India’s 1st ‘other effective area-based
conservation measures’ (OECM) site on the occasion of World Wetlands Day (2nd February, 2022).
28. “Fiat Panis” is the official motto of which International organization?

1) International Labour Organisation
2) Food & Agriculture Organization
3) UNICEF
4) World Health Organization
5) United Nations Population Fund
Answer- 2) Food & Agriculture Organization
Explanation:
About Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO):
Director General – Qu Dongyu
Headquarters – Rome, Italy
Motto – “Fiat Panis” (Let there be bread)
29. Who became the 1st Indian woman to scale five peaks above 8,000 metres after climbing
Mount Kanchenjunga in May 2022?
1) Malavath Purna
2) Arunima Sinha
3) Santosh Yadav
4) Priyanka Mohite
5) Bachendri Pal
Answer- 4) Priyanka Mohite
Explanation:
Priyanka Mohite, who became the first Indian woman to scale five peaks above 8,000 metres after
climbing Mount Kanchenjunga in May 2022 hails from Maharashtra's Satara.
Priyanka Mohite is a postgraduate in biotechnology from Mumbai University and works as a research
associate in Bengaluru. She's a recipient of Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2020.
respective field?
1) Sonu Nigam- Art
2) Ram Sahay Panday - Social Work
3) Vishwamurti Shastri- Literature and Education
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
Sonu Nigam- Art
Vishwamurti Shastri- Literature and Education
Ram Sahay Panday - Art

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. As per the National Statistical Office (NSO)’s 13th Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS),
Unemployment Rate (UR) for Persons of 15 years and above in Urban Areas declined to _____ in
Q3-2021 (October-December 2021) from 10.3% in Q3-2020.
1) 8.7%
2) 9.6%
3) 8.2%
4) 9.8%
5) 9.5%
Answer- 1) 8.7%
Explanation:
In accordance with the 13th Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) by the National Statistical Office
(NSO), the Unemployment Rate (UR) for persons of 15 years and above in urban areas dipped to
8.7% in October-December (Q3) 2021 from 10.3% in Q3-2020. It was 9.8% in July-September (Q2)
2021.
i. UR among females also declined to 10.5% in Q3-2021 from 13.1% in October – December 2020 and
Among males, the UR also declined to 8.3% in Q3-2021 compared to 9.5% in October – December
2020.
ii. Worker Population Ratio (WPR) in CWS was 43.2% in Q3-2021, compared to 42.4% in October –
December 2020.
iii. Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in CWS (Current Weekly Status) remained unchanged at
47.3% in Q3-2021, compared to October – December 2020.
2. In which place, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was commissioned 2nd air squadron, 845
Squadron , equipped with Dhruv ALH Mk III Helicopters in May 2022?
1) Junagadh, Gujarat
2) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
3) Chandipur, Odisha
4) Kochi, Kerala
Answer- 4) Kochi, Kerala
Explanation:
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Director General (DG) Virender Singh Pathania commissioned ICG’s second
Air Squadron, 845 Squadron (CG) under the administrative and operational control of Coast Guard
Air Enclave at Nedumbassery in Kochi, Kerala. The Squadron is equipped with the indigenously
developed Dhruv Advanced Mark III (ALH Mark III) helicopters.
i. Under this, four helicopters have been positioned in Kochi to cover the entire coast of Karnataka,
Kerala and Lakshadweep.
ii. The Squadron will be led by Commandant Kunal Naik which has 9 officers and 35 men.

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3. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to run its first _______
train on 21st June, 2022, covering the Ramayana Circuit, which will include a stop at Nepal’s
Janakpur.
1) Dibrugarh Puri Train
2) Dakshin Darshan Special Tourist Train
3) Takht Parikrama Train
4) Jyotirling Yatra Train
5) Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train
Answer- 5) Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train
Explanation:
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to run its First ‘Bharat Gaurav
Tourist Train’ on June 21, 2022. The proposed 17 Nights/18 Days pilgrimage will run on Ramayana
Circuit identified under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, covering prominent places associated with the
life of Lord Shri Rama, including Ram Janaki temple in Janakpur located in Nepal.
i. The Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train is the Government of India’s initiative of Dekho Apna Desh, to
promote domestic tourism.
4. Which organisation recently (in May’22) signed an MoU with the Association for Voluntary
Action (AVA) for Trafficking Free India?
1) Indo-Tibetan Border Police
2) Rapid Action Force
3) Railway Protection Force
4) Border Security Force
5) Central Industrial Security Force
Answer- 3) Railway Protection Force
Explanation:
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Association for Voluntary Action (AVA), also known as
Bachpan Bachao Andolan, have signed an MoU for a trafficking-free India.
i. The Association for Voluntary Action (AVA) is associated with the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s
Foundation (KSCF).
ii. Both the RPF and the AVA agreed to share information, strengthen the capacity of RPF personnel
and railway employees to combat human trafficking, raise awareness & increase sensitization, and
assist each other in the identification & detection of human trafficking instances.
5. Which ministry recently (in May'22) signed an MoU with Solar Energy Corporation of India
Limited (SECI) to undertake the solar rooftop Photovoltaic (PV) power plants?
1) Ministry of Power
2) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
4) Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
5) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer- 5) Ministry of Home Affairs

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Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) signed an
MoU which envisages collaboration between both MHA and SECI for jointly undertaking the solar
rooftop Photovoltaic (PV) power plants.
i. This MoU is in line with the efforts of the Government of India to realise the green energy
objectives.
BANKING AND FINANCE
6. Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) recently (in May '22) received a No-Objection Certificate
(NoC) from RBI to merge with their Holdings Limited?
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Equitas SFB
3) A U SFB
4) Capital SFB
5) Utkarsh SFB
Answer- 2) Equitas SFB
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a No-Objection Certificate (NoC) with conditions to the
proposal for the voluntary merger of Equitas Holdings Limited (EHL) and Equitas Small Finance Bank
(ESFBL), a subsidiary of Equitas Holdings Limited.
The merger is being carried out to comply with RBI small finance bank (SFB) norms, which require
the promoter to reduce its stake in the subsidiary to 40% within five years of commencement of
operations by the SFB.
7. Which bank recently (in May '22) launched a digital broking solution – ‘E-Broking’?
1) Indian Bank
4) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
Indian Bank, a public sector bank, has introduced its digital broking solution – ‘E-Broking’, as a
strategic move toward comprehensive digitalisation of its customer products.
i. E-Broking, an instant and paperless demat & trading account opening service, is now available
through the bank’s mobile banking app, IndOASIS.
ii. The product was introduced in collaboration with Fisdom, the bank’s financial technology partner
and the E-Broking initiative will assist the bank in increasing its CASA (Current Account Savings
Account).

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8. Which company recently (in May’22) partnered with Air Works Group to deliver
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services for the Indian Navy’s P-8I maritime patrol
aircraft fleet?
1) Bharat Electronics
2) BrahMos Aerospace
3) Boeing India
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
5) Bharat Dynamics
Answer- 3) Boeing India
Explanation:
Boeing India, Headquartered in Delhi is a subsidiary of US based company has collaborated with
Indian company Air Works Group to deliver Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services for
the Indian Navy’s P-8I maritime patrol aircraft fleet. The collaboration was initiated at the Boeing
India Aatmanirbharta in Defence conference being organized in New Delhi.
i. Air Works and The Boeing Company are partnering to undertake heavy maintenance checks on
three Indian Navy P-8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft simultaneously at Air Works, Hosur.
ii. The Collaboration began with their service on the P-8I Poseidon aircraft, and has grown to include
checks and MRO on the landing gear of the Indian Air Force’s Boeing 737 VVIP aircraft.
9. Nexcharge, a joint venture (JV) of Exide & Leclanché SA, began mass production at India’s
largest lithium-ion battery plant at_________.
1) Kaiga, Karnataka
2) Thane, Maharashtra
4) Prantij, Gujarat
5) Faridabad, Haryana
Answer- 4) Prantij, Gujarat
Explanation:
Nexcharge (a brand of Exide Leclanche Energy Private Limited), a joint venture(JV) of Exide
Industries Limited and Switzerland’s Leclanche SA have begun mass production at India’s largest
lithium-ion battery plant at Prantij, Gujarat.
i. The new state-of-the-art facility spread across 6,10,098 square feet with a total installed capacity of
1.5 Gigawatt hours (GWh) is the largest facility in India for the production of lithium-ion battery packs
and modules.
10. Which company recently (in May '22) became the 1st Indian company to reach USD 100
billion(bn) revenue in FY22?
1) Aditya Birla Group
2) Reliance Industries Ltd
3) Mahindra Group
4) Adani Group
5) Tata Group
Answer- 2) Reliance Industries Ltd

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Explanation:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has become the first Indian company to reach USD 100 billion
(bn) revenue in fiscal 2022. RIL’s revenue in FY22 has increased 47% to Rs 7.9 lakh crore (USD 105
billion) with the growth in its oil to chemical (O2C) and consumer business (Jio & Retail) business.
i. With a profit growth of 26% to Rs 67,845 crore (US 9 billion), RIL retains its top position as India’s
most profitable private company.
11. In May 2022, Priyanka Mohite became the 1st Indian woman to scale 5 peaks above 8,000
metres (m).
All the 5 peaks are located in which mountain Range?
1) Himalaya Range
2) Purvanchal Range
3) Satpura and Vindhaya Range
4) Aravalli Range
5) Karakoram and Pir Panjal Range
Answer- 1) Himalaya Range
Explanation:
Priyanka Mohite has become the first Indian woman to scale 5 peaks above 8,000 metres (m)
after she climbed the third highest mountain in the world Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), situated in
the eastern Himalayas on the border between Sikkim state, northeastern India, and eastern Nepal on
May 5, 2022.
i. Mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Everest, Mount Makalu,Mount Lhotse and Mount Annapurna are
located in Himalaya Range.
ii. In 2021, The Government of India(GoI) awarded her with the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure
Award 2020 for outstanding contribution in the field of land adventure.
12. Who was recently (in May’22) appointed as the ‘part-time Chairman’ of City Union Bank
(CUB) for a period of 2 years?
1) Abarna Bhaskar
2) R Balaji
3) R Mohan
4) Balasubramanian
5) M Narayanan
Answer- 5) M Narayanan
Explanation:
The City Union Bank (CUB) Limited has appointed M Narayanan, as its part-time Chairman after the
approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a period of two years with effect from May 4, 2022.
i. M Narayanan succeeds part-time Chairman R Mohan, who has stepped down from the office of
Chairman of the Board after completing his three-year term on May 3, 2022.
ii. However, R Mohan will continue to act as an Independent Director of the Board of the Bank till June
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13. The Indian Navy is to acquire a _________ to boost capacity in the Indian Ocean Region
through the GSLV-F12 launch vehicle.
1) EOS-01
2) Landsat 9
3) GISAT 2
4) Cartosat-2
5) RISAT-1
Answer- 3) GISAT 2
Explanation:
As part of its modernisation and network-centric warfare and communications programme, the
Indian Navy is looking to acquire a dedicated earth imaging satellite — Geo Imaging Satellite-
2(GISAT 2) or EOS-05 in this fiscal year. The launching vehicle will be Geosynchronous Satellite
Launch Vehicle (GSLV)-F12.
i. The GISAT 2 is the second satellite in this series and it will be designed to provide near real-time
images of large areas of region of interest at frequent intervals, which will help the navy not only in
surveillance but also operations planning.
ii. Geo Imaging Satellite or GISAT is an Indian imaging satellite class for geostationary orbit with a
high temporal resolution, meant for providing near real time imaging with fast revisit capability and
real time monitoring.Two satellites will provide resolution in the range of 42 to 318 m.
SPORTS
14. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the 2nd edition of Khelo India
University Games (KIUG) 2021?
1) The 2nd edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2021 held in Mysore, Karnataka with
‘Dhakad’ Mascot.
2) The Jain University emerged overall champions with 20 gold, 7 silver and 5 bronze medals followed
by Lovely Professional University(LPU), Punjab.
3) Ann Mariya from Mangalore University set a new National record in the 87 kg women weightlifting
competition by lifting 129 kg.
4) Pavithra Venkatesh of Periyar University (Salem, Tamil Nadu) set a new games record in women’s
pole vault, scaling a height of 4.01m.
5) Siva Sridhar of Jain University was the most successful athlete in the Khelo India University Games
2021 & Swimmer Shrungi Bandekar emerged as the most successful female athlete.
Answer- 1) The 2nd edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2021 held in Mysore,
Karnataka with ‘Dhakad’ Mascot.
Explanation:
The 2nd edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2021 held in Bengaluru, Karnataka with
‘Veera’, an elephant mascot & the Logo features the iconic Vidhana Soudha building – the Legislative
House in Bengaluru – with two elephants on either side.
i. The Jain University emerged overall champions with 20 gold, 7 silver and 5 bronze medals
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ii. Ann Mariya from Mangalore University set a new National record in the 87 kg women weightlifting
competition by lifting 129 kg to break Manpreet Kaur’s clean and jerk record of 128 kgs at the
National Championships earlier this year.
iii. Pavithra Venkatesh of Periyar University (Salem, Tamil Nadu) set a new games record in women’s
pole vault, scaling a height of 4.01m.
iv. Siva Sridhar of Jain University was the most successful athlete in the Khelo India University Games
2021 & Swimmer Shrungi Bandekar emerged as the most successful female athlete.
15. Which football team recently (in May ’22) won the Santosh Trophy 2021-22 for the 7th time
by defeating West Bengal?
1) Maharashtra Football team
2) Manipur Football team
3) Punjab Football team
4) Mizoram Football team
5) Kerala Football team
Answer- 5) Kerala Football team
Explanation:
The Kerala Football team captained by Jijo Joseph has won the Santosh Trophy 2021-22, the 75th
edition of the tournament defeating 32 time champions West Bengal & won the title for the 7th time.
i. The 2021-22 Santosh Trophy was held at the Kottappadi Stadium and the Payyanad Stadium in
Malappuram, Kerala and Runner-up(West Bengal) will receive Kamala Gupta Trophy & the third-place
winner will receive, Sampangi Cup.
ii. Santosh Trophy is an annual national competition among various regional and state association
teams held since 1941.
IMPORTANT DAYS
16. World Athletics Day 2022 was observed across the globe on _________.
1) 5th May 2022
2) 7th May 2022
3) 9th May 2022
4) 6th May 2022
5) 8th May 2022
Explanation:
World Athletics Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 7th May 2022 to encourage sports
activities throughout the world and to promote the importance of fitness and health.
i. The 1st World Athletics Day in 1996 was themed around the Centennial edition of the Olympic
Games in Atlanta.
ii. The observance of the World Athletics Day was introduced as a social responsibility project titled
“Athletic for a Better World” by International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), formerly the
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17. The ______ Railway Week was celebrated across India from 10th to 16th April 2022.
1) 75th
2) 70th
3) 53rd
4) 67th
5) 60th
Answer- 4) 67th
Explanation:
On 6th May 2022, Southern Railway organised an event for the distribution of the 67th Railway Week
Award at ICF Dr. Ambedkar Arangam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
i. Railway Week is annually celebrated across India from 10th to 16th April to commemorate the first
train run on Indian soil on 16th April 1853 from Bori Bunder to Thane.
ii. 2022 marks the observance of the 67th Railway Week.
iii. From 2021 onwards, the Railway week National Award has been renamed as 'National Railways
Award'.
STATE NEWS
18. Which organisation recently (in May’22) signed a 2 MoU in Lucknow to enhance National
Highway Infrastructure & contribute to a sustainable environment?
1) Rural Electrification Corporation
2) National Highways Authority of India
3) NITI Aayog
4) Border Roads Organisation
5) National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
Answer- 2) National Highways Authority of India
Explanation:
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) organised a two-day regional conference in
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP) as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. During the event, two significant
MoUs were signed contributing to enhanced National Highway Infrastructure and contributing to a
sustainable environment in UP and other states.
i. NHAI and the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM) have signed a first-of-its-kind
MoU to involve the Self Help Groups (SHGs) in taking up the plantation drive along the National
Highways.
ii. The second MoU was signed between NHAI and Ammann Apollo India Private Limited for creating a
talent pool of a highly skilled workforce, fully trained on advanced technologies in Highway
construction, rehabilitation and maintenance.
19. In May 2022, a new electoral map for Jammu and Kashmir was released.
How many total seats are created in Jammu and Kashmir, as per the Delimitation Commission?
1) 87
2) 95
3) 80
4) 75
5) 90

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Answer- 5) 90
Explanation:
Redrawing the electoral map of Jammu and Kashmir, a three-member Delimitation Commission
earmarked 47 Assembly seats for Kashmir division and 43 for Jammu in its final order submitted just
a day before its two-year tenure was to end. The total number of seats in Jammu & Kashmir to 90
from 83 earlier.
i. The three members of the panel are retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai(head) with
two other ex-officio members, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra and Chief Electoral Officer
of Jammu and Kashmir KK Sharma.
CA STATIC GK
20. Who is the current (as of May’22) Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive officer (CEO)
of City Union Bank?
1) A. S. Rajeev
2) P R Rajagopal
3) N. Kamakodi
4) Karnam Sekar
5) Rakesh Sharma
Answer- 3) N. Kamakodi
Explanation:
About City Union Bank(CUB):
Headquarters – Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu
Managing Director and Chief Executive officer – Dr N. Kamakodi
Tagline – Trust and Excellence since 1904
21. Where is the headquarters of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited (ESFBL)?
Answer- 5) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
About Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited (ESFBL):
MD & CEO – Vasudevan Pathangi Narasimhan
Tagline – It’s Fun Banking
22. Who is the current (as of May’22) Union Minister of Youth Affairs And Sports?
1) Raj Kumar Singh
2) Anurag Singh Thakur
4) Kiren Rijiju

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Answer- 2) Anurag Singh Thakur
Explanation:
About Ministry of Youth Affairs And Sports:
Union Minister– Anurag Singh Thakur (Constituency- Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh)
Minister of State– Nisith Pramanik (Constituency- Coochbehar, West Bengal)
23. In which state Palamau Tiger Reserve is located?

1) Jharkhand
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) West Bengal
Answer- 1) Jharkhand
Explanation:
The Palamau Tiger Reserve is located in the western side of Latehar district on the Chhotanagpur
plateau in Jharkhand.
i. The Palamau Tiger Reserve was constituted in the year 1974 under PROJECT TIGER.
24. The 2nd phase of the mandatory hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artefacts will
come into force from _________.
1) 1st July 2022
2) 1st September 2022
3) 1st August 2022
4) 1st June 2022
5) 1st November 2022
Answer- 4) 1st June 2022
Explanation:
The second phase of the mandatory hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artefacts will come into
force from 1st of June 2022.
i. According to the Consumer Affairs Ministry, the second phase will cover additional three caratages
of gold jewellery and artefacts – 20 carats, 23 carats and 24 carats.
ii. Bureau of Indian Standards, BIS has successfully implemented Mandatory Hallmarking in 256
districts of the country with effect from 23rd June 2021.
25. India is the world's second-largest producer of wheat in the World after ______.
1) Russia
2) China
3) USA
4) France
5) Ukraine
Answer- 2) China
Explanation:
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Note- In May 2022, The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) is in talks with India to procure wheat
for countries facing a food crisis because of the disruption of supplies due to the Ukraine war.
26. Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary located in which place?

1) Rajasthan
2) West Bengal
3) Uttarakhand
5) Chandigarh
Explanation:
About Jammu and Kashmir:-
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir – Manoj Sinha
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary, Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajparian
Wildlife Sanctuary (Also known as Daksum Wildlife Sanctuary) and Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary
27. Mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa has scaled Mount Everest for the 26th time in May 2022.
Kami Rita Sherpa belongs to which country?
1) Nepal
2) Bhutan
3) India
4) Bangladesh
5) China
Answer- 1) Nepal
Explanation:
Nepalese mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa has scaled Mount Everest for 26th time, breaking his own
world record of 25 ascents set in 2021.
i. The 52-year-old had scaled Mount Everest for the first time on May 13, 1994. Kami Rita holds the
record for climbing peaks above 8,000 metres the maximum number of times.
28. Lucknow is situated on the banks of which of the following river?

1) Ghagra
2) Ganga
3) Yamuna
4) Gomti
5) Gandak
Answer- 4) Gomti
Explanation:
Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on the northwestern shore of the Gomti
river.
29. Who is the current (as of May’22) Chairman of National Highways Authority of India
(NHAI)?
1) Mahabir Singh
2) Alka Upadhyaya

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3) R. K. Pandey
4) Manoj Sahay
5) Rajendra Kumar
Answer- 2) Alka Upadhyaya
Explanation:
About National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):
i. NHAI under the administrative control of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
was constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1988.
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi.
Chairman – Alka Upadhyaya
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1) Shyamamani Devi- Art
2) Badaplin War- Literature and Education
3) Chandraprakash Dwivedi - Public Affairs
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
Shyamamani Devi- Art
Badaplin War- Literature and Education
Chandraprakash Dwivedi - Art

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. In May 2022, India received its ‘1st Semi High-Speed Regional Train’ for Delhi-Meerut
Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project.
Which company designed the High-Speed Regional Train?
1) Alstom
2) Electric Locomotive Factory
3) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
4) Larsen & Toubro
5) Chittaranjan Locomotives Works
Answer- 1) Alstom
Explanation:
India received its first semi high-speed regional train for the 1st phase of National Capital Region
Transport Corporation’s (NCRTC) 82.5 km long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS (Regional Rapid
Transit System) line, from Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility.
i. It is designed at Alstom’s Hyderabad engineering centre and manufactured at Savli and Its design is
inspired by Delhi’s iconic Lotus Temple with the speed of 180 kmph
ii. It is expected to reduce the travel time between Delhi and Meerut by 40%.
2. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
(PMJJBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) completed 7 years of providing social security net on
9th May, 2022.
Which of the following points are correct with respect to the PMSBY, PMJJBY & APY?
A) PMJJBY is a one-year life insurance scheme renewable from year to year offering Rs. 2 Lakh
coverage for death due to any reason in the age group of 18 to 50 years.
B) The APY scheme allows the subscriber to receive a minimum guaranteed pension of Rs 1000
to Rs 5000 per month from the age of 60 years.
C) PMSBY is a one-year accidental insurance scheme renewable from year to year offering Rs.2
lakh coverage for death or disability due to accident in the age group of 18-70 years.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
PMJJBY is a one-year life insurance scheme renewable from year to year offering Rs. 2 Lakh coverage
for death due to any reason in the age group of 18 to 50 years.
i. PMSBY is a one-year accidental insurance scheme renewable from year to year offering Rs.2 lakh
(Rs.1 lakh in case of partial disability) coverage for death or disability due to accident. in the age group
of 18-70 years.

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ii. The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) scheme allows the subscriber to receive a minimum guaranteed
pension of Rs 1000 to Rs 5000 per month from the age of 60 years.
3. According to Mercom’s India Solar Project Tracker, _________ became the 1st state to develop
10 GigaWatt (GW) solar power generation (as of May’22).
1) Jharkhand
2) Rajasthan
3) Gujarat
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Punjab
Explanation:
According to Mercom’s India Solar Project Tracker, Rajasthan is fast emerging as the solar hub after
becoming the first state in India to develop 10 GigaWatt (GW) or 10,506 MegaWatt (MW) Large
Scale Solar Power generation out of total 49,346 MW of Solar power.
i. Of the 10,506 MW shared Solar – 9,542 MW is from ground-mounted solar, 668 MW is from rooftop
Solar and 296 MW is from the off-grid Sector.
ii. Rajasthan has a total of 32.5 GW of installed power capacity, out of which 55 percent was from
renewable energy, 43 percent from thermal and 2 percent from Nuclear Energy.
4. In May 2022, The Lokpal of India gets its own office at the World Trade Centre Building in
New Delhi, Delhi.
Who is the current (as of May’22) chairman of Lokpal?
1) Ranjit Sinha
2) Pinaki Chandra Ghose
3) Ranjan Gogoi
4) Dipak Misra
5) Vinod Rai
Answer- 2) Pinaki Chandra Ghose
Explanation:
The Lokpal of India is slated to start a new office at the World Trade Centre in Nauroji Nagar, New
Delhi, Delhi.
i. According to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) of the Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances and Pensions, the office is spread over 59,504 square feet on two floors, and was
purchased for Rs. 254.88 crore.
ii. As of May 2022, Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose is the Chairman of Lokpal, 5 years after the
Lokpal and Lokayukta Act was passed in 2013, Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose was appointed as India’s
first chairperson of Lokpal along with eight other members in 2019.
iii. Ambit of Lokpal: Anyone who is or has been Prime Minister, a Minister in the Union government,
or a Member of Parliament, as well as officers of the Union government in Groups A, B, C, and D, can be
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BANKING AND FINANCE
5. In May 2022, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) formed an advisory
committee for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) related matters.
The committee will be chaired by whom?
1) Vinay M. Tonse
2) Chandresh Nigam
3) Vinod Dhall
4) Navneet Munot
5) Nimesh Shah
Answer- 4) Navneet Munot
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has formed an advisory committee for advising
on Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) related matters pertaining to the securities markets.
i. The committee will be chaired by Navneet Munot, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HDFC Mutual
Fund.
6. Name the Indian who recently (in May ’22) received the Most Excellent Order of the British
Empire (Civil Division) Award 2022 for His Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
1) Guruswamy Krishnamoorthy
2) Suhasini Das
3) Ritika Verma
4) Veda Krishnamurthy
5) Gita Ramaswamy
Answer- 1) Guruswamy Krishnamoorthy
Explanation:
Guruswamy Krishnamoorthy, CEO of Penlon, a world-class British medical technology firm, is likely
to receive the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil Division) Award 2022 – Honorary
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) recognition from the Queen at Buckingham Palace,
London, UK. Guruswamy Krishnamoorthy hails from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
i. Guruswamy will be honoured for his contributions to the COVID-19 pandemic ventilator challenge.
7. In May 2022, the 5th Romain Rolland Book Prize of 2022 was awarded to the Bengali
translation of the French novel "Meursault, contre-enquête" (The Meursault Investigation).
The book was translated by _____.
1) Bhaskar Maiya
2) Swapnastha
3) Prashanti Talpankar
4) Trinanjan Chakraborty
5) Vishwanath Bhatt
Answer- 4) Trinanjan Chakraborty

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Explanation:
The fifth Romain Rolland Book Prize – Romain Rolland Book Prize 2022 has been awarded to the
Bengali translation of the French novel “Meursault, contre-enquête” (The Meursault Investigation).
The award ceremony was organized by the French Institute in India.
i. Meursault, contre-enquête is the debut novel of Algerian writer and journalist Kamel Daoud.
ii. The award was presented to translator Trinanjan Chakraborty and publisher Esha Chatterjee of
Patra Bharati, a leading publisher of prestigious Bengali books, during the French Literary Festival-
French LitFest 2022 at Bikaner House in New Delhi on May 07, 2022.
8. Who recently (in May ’22) became the President of Costa Rica for a 4-year term?
1) Carlos Alvarado Quesada
2) Laura Chinchilla
3) Rodrigo Chaves
4) Luis Guillermo Solís
5) Óscar Arias
Answer- 3) Rodrigo Chaves
Explanation:
Rodrigo Chaves of the Social Democratic Progress Party(SDPP) sworn in as President of Costa Rica
for a four-year term, promising to eliminate corruption and revitalise one of Latin America’s most
stable economies.
i. He will succeed Carlos Andrés Alvarado Quesada, the outgoing President.
9. Name the portal that was recently (in May ’22) launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs
(MHA) for retired CAPF & Assam Rifle personnel to secure employment with private security
agencies (PSAs).
1) CARF Punar Prayaas
2) CAPF Punarvaas
3) CARF Punar Nirvachan
4) CARF Punar Niyukthi
5) CARF Punar Jeevith
Answer- 2) CAPF Punarvaas
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has launched a portal ‘CAPF Punarvaas’ for the benefit of
personnel belonging to Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) like CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)
and BSF (Border Security Force) seeking re-employment after their retirement.
i. It will help retired personnel seeking re-employment to find an appropriate match by uploading
their personal details on the Welfare & Rehabilitation Board (WARB) along with their area of
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SPORTS
10. Who recently (in May '22) won the 1st edition of the Formula 1 ‘Miami Grand Prix’ 2022
held in Florida, United States (US)?
1) Valtteri Bottas
2) Sergio Pérez
3) Charles Leclerc
4) Max Verstappen
5) Lewis Hamilton
Answer- 4) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
The Red Bull driver Max Verstappen (Belgian-Dutch), had won the first edition of the Formula
1(F1) 2022 Miami Grand Prix title, which was held from 6th to 8th May 2022 at Miami International
Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States (US).
i. Verstappen defeated the Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (Monacan) by 3.786 seconds and pushed
Charles Leclerc to the second position.
ii. The Miami Grand Prix event was the fifth round of the 2022 Formula One (F1) World
Championship.
11. Name the Indian Grandmaster (GM) who recently (in May ’22) won the 1st Chessable
Sunway Formentera Open 2022 chess tournament held in Spain.
1) Arjun Vishnuvardhan
2) Aadit Khanna
3) N. R. Visakh
4) Karthik Venkataraman
5) D Gukesh
Answer- 5) D Gukesh
Explanation:
Indian Grand Master (GM) D Gukesh from Chennai, Tamilnadu became champion in the 1st Chessable
Sunway Formentera Open 2022 chess tournament held in Spain. It was a hat-trick for GM Gukesh after
he had previously won the 48th La Roda tournament and the Menorca Open which were held in
spain.
i. He settled for a draw with Armenian GM Haik M Martirosyan in the final round to win the title.
12. In May 2022, Carlos Alcaraz from _______ won the 20th edition of the 2022 Madrid Open
Titles in Men’s Singles, while _______ from Tunisia won the title in Women’s Singles and became
the 1st Arab woman to win a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 1000 event.
1) Spain; Ons Jabeur
2) Germany; Selima Sfar
3) Spain; Nour Abbès
4) Colombia; Selima Sfar
5) Germany; Ons Jabeur
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Explanation:
The 20th edition of 2022 Madrid Open Titles were won by Carlos Alcaraz, Spanish Professional
Tennis Player under Men’s Singles by defeating Alexander Zverev (Germany) and the Tunisian
Professional Tennis Player Ons Jabeur under Women’s Singles by defeating Jessica Pegula (United
States).
i. Ons Jabeur was the first African,hailing from Tunisia & the first Arab woman to win a Women’s
Tennis Association (WTA) 1000 event, Jabeur secured World No. 7 and became the first Arab player,
male or female, to break into the world’s top 10.
ii. The Madrid Open 2022 (Officially Mutua Madrid Open) was held at La Caja Mágica Stadium located
in Madrid, Spain
13. In May 2022, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports & the Haryana government jointly
launched the mascot, logo, jersey, & theme song for the 4th Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG)
2021.
What is the ‘mascot’ of the 4th Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2021?
1) Bing Dwen Dwen
2) Bholu
3) Dhakad
4) Stumpy
5) Veera
Answer- 3) Dhakad
Explanation:
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar unveiled the
mascot ‘Dhakad,’ as well as the official emblem and jersey of the Fourth Khelo India Youth Games
(KIYG) 2021 in Panchkula , Haryana.
i. Haryana is set to host the 4th edition of Khelo India Youth Games from June 4 to 13, 2022 in
Panchkula and the Games are being organised jointly by the Haryana government, the Union ministry
of youth affairs and sports and the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
OBITUARY
14. Padma Shri Awardee Rajat Kumar Kar recently (in May '22) passed away. In which field did
he receive the Padma Shri award in 2021?
1) Medicine
2) Public Service
3) Social Work
4) Literature and Education
5) Art
Answer- 4) Literature and Education
Explanation:
Padma Shri Awardee and an Eminent Odia littérateur, Rajat Kumar Kar passed away in
Bhubaneswar, Odisha on May 8, 2022.
i. He was conferred with the Padma Shri award in the year 2021 for his contribution in the field of
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IMPORTANT DAYS
15. What is the theme of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2022 that was observed across
the globe on 8th May 2022?
1) Be Human Kind
2) Love
3) Memorable smiles from around the world
4) Keepclapping
5) Unstoppable
Answer- 1) Be Human Kind
Explanation:
The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 8th May 2022
with the theme of “Be Human Kind” , The day was observed to celebrate the principles of the
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
i. The day 8th May marks the birth anniversary of Jean Henry Dunant, (born on 8th May 1828), the
founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the first Nobel Peace Prize
laureate (1901).
16. When was International Thalassaemia Day 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 7th May 2022
2) 10th May 2022
3) 8th May 2022
4) 6th May 2022
5) 9th May 2022
Explanation:
International Thalassaemia Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 8th May 2022 with the
theme of “Be Aware. Share. Care: Working with the global community as one to improve
Thalassaemia knowledge.”
i. The Day was observed to create awareness about Thalassaemia, an inherited blood disorder caused
when the body doesn’t make enough of a protein called haemoglobin, an important part of red blood
cells.
Observance in India:
Arjun Munda, Union Minister, Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MoTA) virtually addressed the webinar
“Challenges in Thalassaemia 2022”, organised by the MoTA along with various ministries and
Thalassaemia Association, in New Delhi, Delhi.
17. The United Nations (UN)’s Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost
Their Lives during the Second World War day 2022 was observed across the globe on 8 & 9th
May 2022.
The year 2022 marks the _____ anniversary of the end of world war 2?
1) 75th
2) 80th
3) 76th
4) 83rd

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Answer- 5) 77th
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives
during the Second World War, two-day global observance that occurs on May 8 and 9 2022 to pay
tribute to the victims of 2nd World War(WW2-1939 to 1945), one of the epic struggles for freedom
and liberation in the history.
i. 2022 celebrations mark the 77th anniversary of the end of WW2. .
18. The _____ Raising Day of Border Roads Organisation(BRO) was observed across India on 7th
May 2022.
1) 66th
2) 63rd
3) 65th
4) 62nd
5) 64th
Answer- 2) 63rd
Explanation:
The Border Roads Organisation(BRO), annually celebrated its Raising Day on 7th May to mark the
establishment of the BRO on 7th May 1960. 7th May 2022 marks the observance of the 63rd Raising
Day of BRO.
i. The day aims to recognise the contribution of the BRO personnel toward the creation and
maintenance of infrastructure across the border region. BRO is the leading road construction
organisation in India under the Ministry of Defence which also provides support to the Indian Armed
Forces.
ii. On 7th May, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged in ‘BRO@63 Multi-Dimensional Expedition’
organised in the run-up to 63rd Raising Day.
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19. What is the capital of Costa Rica?

1) Sarajevo
2) Santiago
3) Manama
4) San Jose
5) Moroni
Answer- 4) San Jose
Explanation:
About Costa Rica:
President – Rodrigo Chaves
Capital – San Jose
Currency – Costa Rican Colón (CRC)

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20. Who is the current (as of May’22) Director General Border Roads of the Border Roads
Organisation (BRO)?
1) S Ravi Shankar
2) Harpal Singh
3) Rajeev Chaudhry
4) Suresh Sharma
5) SK Shrivastava
Answer- 3) Rajeev Chaudhry
Explanation:
About Border Roads Organisation(BRO):
Director General Border Roads (DGBR)– Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
Motto– Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam (everything is achievable through hard work)
21. Agra Fort is situated on the banks of which of the following river?
1) Ghagra
2) Ganga
3) Yamuna
4) Gomti
5) Krishna
Answer- 3) Yamuna
Explanation:
Agra Fort, also known as "Laal Qila", is located in Agra, India. It was tagged as a world heritage site by
UNESCO in 1983. It was designed and built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in the year 1565 AD. Agra was
the capital of India in ancient times. This glorious fort is built alongside the Yamuna River.
22. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana under which Ministry?
1) Ministry of Finance
3) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
4) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
5) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Answer- 1) Ministry of Finance
Explanation:
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) Scheme under Ministry of Finance, is a one-year
life insurance scheme renewable from year to year offering coverage for death due to any reason.
Eligibility: Individuals in the age group of 18-50 years having a savings bank or a post office account
are entitled to enroll under the scheme.
23. Desert festival is celebrated in which state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Jharkhand
5) Gujarat

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Explanation:
About Rajasthan:
Chief Minister – Ashok Gehlot
Airports – Kolana Airport, Lalgarh Airport, Phalodi Air Force Station
Festivals– Udaipur Mewar Festival; BrajHoli; Desert Festival
24. Where is the Thimlapura Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About Karnataka:
Governor – Thawar Chand Gehlot
WildLife Sanctuary – Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, Thimlapura Wildlife Sanctuary, Yadahalli
Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary
Bird Sanctuary-Adichunchanagiri Peacock Sanctuary, Attiveri Bird Sanctuary, Ghataprabha Bird
Sanctuary
25. Where is Maharaja Bir Bikram Cricket Stadium located?

2) Tripura
3) Nagaland
4) Assam
5) Mizoram
Answer- 2) Tripura
Explanation:
About Tripura:
Governor– Satyadeo Narain Arya
Festival– Garia Puja; Ashokastami Festival
Stadium– Maharaja Bir Bikram Cricket Stadium; Swami Vivekananda Stadium; Dasarath Deb State
Sports Complex.
26. Mandira dam located in which state?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Gujarat
4) Assam
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Odisha

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About Odisha:
Governor - Ganeshi Lal
Capital - Bhubaneswar
Dams – Hirakud dam, Rengali dam, Indravati dam, Jalaput dam (between Andhra Pradesh and
Odisha), Mandira dam, Patora dam.
27. Who is the current (as of May’22) MD & CEO of DBS Bank India?
1) Sashidhar Jagdishan
2) Vishwavir Ahuja
3) J K Shivan
4) B Ramesh Babu
5) Surojit Shome
Answer- 5) Surojit Shome
Explanation:
About DBS Bank India:
MD & CEO- Surojit Shome
Headquarter- Mumbai, Maharashtra
28. What is the currency of Kyrgyzstan?

1) Dollar
2) Pound
3) Peso
4) Som
5) Ruble
Answer- 4) Som
Explanation:
About Kyrgyzstan:
President– Sadyr Japarov
Capital– Bishkek
Currency– Kyrgyzstani Som (KGS)
29. Who is the current (as of May’22) president of Nepal?

1) Girija Prasad Koirala
2) Arif Alvi
3) Abdul Hamid
4) Bidya Devi Bhandari
5) Ram Baran Yadav
Answer- 4) Bidya Devi Bhandari
Explanation:
About Nepal:
President – Bidya Devi Bhandari
Capital – Kathmandu
Currency – Nepalese Rupee

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respective field?
1) Raghuvendra Tanwar- Literature and Education
2) Arjun Singh Dhurve- Art
3) Tatiana Lvovna Shaumyan - Medicine
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
Arjun Singh Dhurve- Art
Raghuvendra Tanwar- Literature and Education
Tatiana Lvovna Shaumyan- Literature and Education

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1. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the ‘Vital Statistics of India Based
on the Civil Registration System (CRS) 2020’ released by Office of the Registrar General in May
2022?
A) The number of registered births has decreased from 2.48 crore in 2019 to 2.42 crore in the
year 2020.
B) The number of registered deaths has increased from 76.4 lakh in 2019 to 81.2 lakhs in
2020.
C) Bihar has the maximum increase in the death rate with 18.3% followed by Maharashtra.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Office of the Registrar General under the Ministry Of Home Affairs (MHA) has released its annual
report namely ‘Vital Statistics of India Based on the Civil Registration System (CRS) 2020′ (1st January
2020 to 31st December 2020).
i. The number of registered births has decreased from 2.48 crore in 2019 to 2.42 crore in the year
2020 and the number of registered deaths has increased from 76.4 lakh in 2019 to 81.2 lakhs in
2020.
ii. Bihar has the maximum increase in the death rate with 18.3% followed by Maharashtra with
16.6% and Assam with 14.7%.
iii. Lakshadweep recorded the maximum change in the birth rate of 14.3% followed by Haryana with
11.7% and Bihar with 8.4%.
2. In which organisation recently (in May '22) launched ‘Green Health Alliance (GHA)’ in
collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), Catalyst Group & the
Rockefeller Foundation?
1) World Trade Organization
2) United States Agency for International Development
3) International Labour Organization
4) United Nations Institute for Training and Research
Answer- 2) United States Agency for International Development
Explanation:
The Catalyst Group, a social enterprise platform, has announced the establishment of the Green Health
Alliance (GHA) in New Delhi (Delhi), in collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scientific
Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India (GoI), the United States Agency for International
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i. The Alliance will work on identifying and scaling up solutions to help reduce the health system’s
carbon footprint and so mitigate the negative health effects of climate change.
3. Which organisation recently (in May’22) collaborated with NITI Aayog to Focus on Emerging
Tech to Benefit Small and Marginal Farmers?
3) Food and Agriculture Organization
4) World Economic Forum
5) World Bank
Answer- 4) World Economic Forum
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum (WEF), in collaboration with India’s think tank National Institution for
Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, is focusing on better utilising emerging technologies such as
artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and drones to benefit small and
marginal farmers and boost their economies.
i. On January 23, 2018, the World Economic Forum announced the establishment of the Centre for the
Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in India at the Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland and it acts as
a platform for technology governance in the Indian context, assisting core sectors like agriculture,
health, urban transformation, urban space, and the environment in harnessing the Fourth Industrial
Revolution (4IR).
4. Which organisation recently (in May’22) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Railways to
Supply Local Gear Worth of Rs. 2,100 Crores?
1) Council of Scientific And Industrial Research
2) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
3) Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development
4) Centre for Development of Imaging Technology
5) Centre for Development of Telematics
Answer- 5) Centre for Development of Telematics
Explanation:
C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics) and Ministry of Railways signed an MoU to provide
locally and indigenously affordable telecom equipment and services for various railways operations
which public safety and security applications by lowering the total cost of ownership.
i. Under this agreement ,C-DoT will provide Rs.2100 crores worth financial support to Indian Railways
and also boost the Make in India initiative of the government and help in bridging the digital divide in
the country.
5. In May 2022, PM Narendra Modi, addressed the inaugural ceremony of “JITO Connect 2022”,
3 days global summit in Pune, Maharashtra.
What is the theme of the Summit?
1) Trade and Investment
2) Environment and Energy
3) Together Towards Tomorrow
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5) Global Economy
Answer- 3) Together Towards Tomorrow
Explanation:
Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi, virtually addressed the inaugural ceremony of “JITO Connect
2022” a 3 day global summit organised by the Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) held in
Pune, Maharashtra from 6th to 8th May 2022.
i. JITO Connect 2022 is one of the World’s Largest and Coveted global summits.
ii. The theme of the summit was “Together Towards Tomorrow”.
6. The world’s longest glass bottom bridge is located in which country?

1) Vietnam
2) Thailand
3) China
4) Japan
5) Malaysia
Answer- 1) Vietnam
Explanation:
The World’s Longest Glass Bottom Bridge was opened in Moc Chau district of the country’s Son La
province, Vietnam. It is called Vietnam's Bach Long pedestrian bridge, which means ‘white dragon’ in
Vietnamese.
i. The Bridge is 632m (2,073ft) long and located 150m (492ft) above a huge jungle. It surpasses a
526m Glass Bottom Bridge in Guangdong, China and can support up to 450 people at a time and the
floor of the bridge’s floor is made of three layers of French-produced tempered glass, each about 1.5
inches thick.
BANKING AND FINANCE
7. The LIC IPO was subscribed 2.95 times (as of 9th May’22) on the final day of Offer for sale
(OFS) and the Indian government raised about 21, 000 crore.
With this IPO, the government has diluted its ____ stake in LIC through the OFS.
1) 4.9%
2) 5.2%
3) 3.1%
4) 4.2%
5) 3.5%
Answer- 5) 3.5%
Explanation:
An initial public offering (IPO) of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), India’s biggest public offer, was
subscribed 2.95 times on the last day of offer period i.e. on May 9, 2022. This will help the government
to raise about Rs 21,000 crore.
i. Notably, against 16,20,78,067 shares on offer, 47,83,25,760 bids were received.
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iii. LIC had fixed the price band at Rs 902-949 per equity share for the issue. The retail investors and
eligible employees will get a discount of Rs 45 per equity share, while policyholders will get a discount
of Rs 60 per share.
8. Name the bank that recently (in May’22) launched Industry’s 1st digital 30-minute ‘Xpress
Car Loans’.
1) Axis Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Kotak Mahindra Bank
4) YES Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 2) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank, a private sector lender, has introduced 30-minute ‘Xpress Car Loans’, an end-to-end
digital new car loan solution for both existing and non customers. The bank has integrated its lending
application with automobile dealers throughout India.
i. It is the industry’s first automotive lending experience, and it is expected to change the way
automobile financing is done in India.
9. As per the NPCI, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has recorded ______ transactions of Rs 9.83
trillion in April 2022.
1) 2.98 billion
2) 6.23 billion
3) 3.27 billion
4) 5.58 billion
5) 4.87 billion
Answer- 4) 5.58 billion
Explanation:
According to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), Unified Payments Interface (UPI),
India’s flagship digital payments platform, has recorded 5.58 billion(bn) transactions worth Rs 9.83
trillion in April 2022. This is the highest ever number of transactions recorded by UPI.
i. The monthly UPI recorded a 3.33 % increase in transaction volume from 5.4 billion transactions
worth Rs 9.6 trillion in March 2022.
10. Name the personality who recently (in May’22) won the ‘Pulitzer Prizes 2022’ award in
Journalism under the Feature Photography category?
1) Adnan Abidi
2) Sanna Irshad Mattoo
3) Amit Dave
4) Danish Siddiqui
5) All the Above
Answer- 5) All the Above
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The winners of the 2022 Pulitzer Prizes in Journalism; Books, Drama and Music; and Special Citations
were announced.
i. Four Indians – Adnan Abidi, Sanna Irshad Mattoo, Amit Dave, and the late Danish Siddiqui of Reuters
were awarded 2022 Pulitzer Prizes in Journalism under the Feature Photography category, they were
awarded for their images of the COVID-19 toll on India.
11. In May 2022, Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) and Mindtree Amalgamated to form a new
entity called ‘LTIMindtree’.
The ‘LTIMindtree’ will be led by whom?
1) Venu Lambu
2) S N Subrahmanyan
3) Debashis Chatterjee
4) Sanjay Jalona
5) R. Shankar Raman
Answer- 3) Debashis Chatterjee
Explanation:
The Boards of Directors of Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) and Mindtree approved the
amalgamation of both these independently listed IT (Information Technology) services companies
under the Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Group.
i. The newly formed entity will be called ‘LTIMindtree’, and will be led by Debashis Chatterjee,
Current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Managing Director (MD) of Mindtree.
ii. After merger, LTI promoters will have a 43.9% while Mindtree promoters will have a 24.8% stake
in the combined entity, while L&T Limited will hold 68.73 % of LTI.
12. Which Aerospace company from Bengaluru was recently (in May’22) tested ‘India's 1st
high-performance green propulsion system’ for satellites?
1) Ananth Technologies
2) AgniKul Cosmos
3) Pixxel
4) Dhruva Space
5) Bellatrix Aerospace
Answer- 5) Bellatrix Aerospace
Explanation:
Bengaluru-based Bellatrix Aerospace has tested India’s first high-performance green propulsion
system for satellites that cuts a new path from the conventional hydrazine-dependent fuel systems
and offers a potential 20% jump in fuel efficiency for space satellites
New Green Propulsion
i. This green propellant has significantly reduced toxicity compared to hydrazine, making it safer to
store and handle.
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13. Name the website of the literary initiative of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) that was
recently (in May 22) launched by Lok Sabha (LS) Speaker Om Birla to support vernacular
literature.
1) Kalam website
2) Whistle-blower website
3) My e-Haat website
4) Bal Swaraj website
5) Yuktdhara website
Answer- 1) Kalam website
Explanation:
Lok Sabha (LS) Speaker Om Birla launched the Kalam website, one-of-its-kind of literary initiative of
the Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) to support and encourage vernacular literature.
Kalam initiative:
Initiated in 2015 in the cities of Jaipur (Rajasthan) and Patna (Bihar) and has conducted over 550
sessions spread over 40 cities in India and overseas since then. Its aim is to popularize Hindi literature
and to provide a platform for veteran and young authors, and poets to talk about their writings and
love for vernacular literature.
OBITUARY
14. Padma Awardee 'Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma’ recently (in May’22) passed away, who
specialised in ________ musical instrument.
1) Gubguba
2) Santoor
3) Yazh
4) Sursingar
5) Kuzhal
Answer- 2) Santoor
Explanation:
Legendary musician and santoor player and Padma Awardee Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma has passed
away in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. The government of India has honoured him with Padma Shri in 1991 and Padma Vibhushan,
India’s second-highest civilian award, in 2001, for his contribution in the field of Arts.
ii. Autobiography by : Journey with a Hundred Strings: My Life in Music (2002).
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
15. Who authored the book, "The Struggle for Police Reforms in India: Ruler’s Police to
People’s Police" that was released by M. Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President (VP) of India?
1) Anami Narayan Roy
2) Ajit Pai
3) Sudhir Pratap Singh
4) Prakash Singh
5) AP Maheshwari
Answer- 4) Prakash Singh

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Explanation:
Vice President (VP) of India, M Venkaiah Naidu, released a book titled “The Struggle for Police
Reforms in India: Ruler’s Police to People’s Police” authored by a former IPS officer, Prakash
Singh in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The book is published by Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd.
ii. Prakash Singh is the Chairman of the Indian Police Foundation(IPF) and Government of India
honoured him with Padma Shri in 1991 for Civil Service.
IMPORTANT DAYS
16. The 2nd International Day of Argania 2022 that was observed across the globe by the UN
on_______ with the theme of ‘The argan tree, Symbol of Resilience’.
1) 7th May 2022
2) 10th May 2022
3) 8th May 2022
4) 11th May 2022
5) 9th May 2022
Explanation:
The 2nd International Day of Argania 2022 was observed across the globe by the United Nations on
10th May 2022 with the theme of “The argan tree, Symbol of Resilience”.
i. The day was observed to create awareness about the importance of Argan Tree (Argania spinosa),
the native species of Morocco, in achieving the 3 dimensions of sustainable development (economic,
social and environmental0 at the local level.
ii. The argan tree is the defining species of a woodland ecosystem, also known as Arganeraie, is
resilient to a harsh environment under water scarcity, risk of erosion and poor soils.
17. When was World Portuguese Language Day 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 7th May 2022
2) 9th May 2022
3) 5th May 2022
4) 8th May 2022
5) 6th May 2022
Explanation:
World Portuguese Language Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 5th May 2022 to create
awareness about the role of the Portuguese language in the preservation and dissemination of human
civilisation and culture.
i. The first UNESCO/UN-recognised World Portuguese Language Day was observed on 5th May 2020.
ii. Portuguese is the official language of the UNESCO General Conference and several other multiple
regional organizations.
18. The 8th World Password Day 2022 was observed across the globe on ______.
1) 5th May 2022
2) 8th May 2022

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3) 6th May 2022

4) 9th May 2022
5) 7th May 2022
Explanation:
World Password Day is annually observed across the globe on the 1st Thursday of May to emphasis
about the role of strong passwords that secures all of our digital lives.
i. The 8th World Password Day 2022 falls on 5th May 2022.
STATE NEWS
19. Which state recently (in May '22) got the largest solar power project with a 90 MW capacity
that was commissioned by Azure Power?
1) Rajasthan
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
Azure Power has successfully commissioned its 90 MW solar power project in Assam, the largest in
the state. The 90 megawatts (MW) capacity is spread across four districts of Assam: Udalguri,
Kamrup, Nagaon, and Cachar.
i. The project was commissioned in phases, with the final 25 MW commissioned in Cachar.
CA STATIC GK
20. Who is the current (as of May’22) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Managing Director (MD)
of HDFC Bank?
1) Sumant Kathpalia
2) Sandeep Bakhshi
4) Shyam Srinivasan
5) Subramanian Sundar
Answer- 3) Sashidhar Jagdishan
Explanation:
About HDFC Bank Ltd:
MD & CEO – Sashidhar Jagdishan
Tagline – We Understand Your World
21. What is the capital of Vietnam?

1) Bangkok
2) Hanoi

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3) Phnom Penh
4) Pyongyang
5) Nay Pyi Taw
Answer- 2) Hanoi
Explanation:
About Vietnam:
Capital – Hanoi
Currency – Vietnamese dong
Prime Minister – Phạm Minh Chính
22. In which year the World Economic Forum (WEF) was established?
1) 1971
2) 1990
3) 1966
4) 1982
5) 1950
Answer- 1) 1971
Explanation:
About the World Economic Forum (WEF):
Founder & Executive Chairman – Klaus Schwab
Headquarters – Cologny, Geneva, Switzerland
23. Which of the following country is ‘Not’ a bordering sharing countries of Hungary?
1) Austria
2) Romania
3) Serbia
4) Ukraine
5) Czechia
Answer- 5) Czechia
Explanation:
Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe bordering Austria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia,
Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine.
24. Who is the current (as of May’22) Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the GoI?
1) Ajay Kumar Sood
2) Aditya Prasad Dash
3) K Vijay Raghavan
4) Subbanna Ayyappan
5) Moti Lal Madan
Answer- 1) Ajay Kumar Sood
Explanation:
About Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the GoI:
PSA to the GoI – Ajay Kumar Sood
Established – November 1999

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25. Who is the current (as of May’22) Governor of Chhattisgarh?

1) Bandaru Dattatreya
2) Jagdish Mukhi
3) Bhagat Singh Koshyari
4) Anusuiya Uikey
5) Ramesh Bais
Answer- 4) Anusuiya Uikey
Explanation:
About Chhattisgarh:
Governor – Anusuiya Uikey
Festivals – Maati Ti’aar, Hareli Festival (Harvest festival in July), The First Fruits Festival, Parad
Dance – Panthi Dance, Raut Nacha, Gendi
26. Namdapha National Park located in ________.

1) Jharkhand
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Odisha
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Namdapha National Park & Tiger Reserve is located in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh
and it was declared in 1983 as the 15th Tiger Project of the country.
27. In which state is Jorpokhri Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About West Bengal:
Wildlife Sanctuary
28. Where is the headquarters of the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID)?
2) Brussels, Belgium
3) Washington, US
5) Nairobi, Kenya

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Answer- 3) Washington, US
Explanation:
About United States Agency for International Development (USAID):
USAID is the premier United States (US) government organisation that serves as the world’s leading
international development agency and a catalyst for development outcomes.
Headquarters – Washington, District of Columbia (D.C.), US.
29. In which country is ‘Sawa lake’ located?

1) Egypt
2) Kenya
3) Iraq
4) Sudan
5) Israel
Answer- 3) Iraq
Explanation:
The Sawa Lake, a biodiverse wetland situated near the city of Samawa, south of the capital Baghdad,
Iraq has recently (in 2022) disappeared largely due to human activity and climate change.
respective field?
1) A K C Natarajan- Art
2) R Muthukannammal- Medicine
3) Dilip Shahani- Literature and Education
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
A K C Natarajan- Art
R Muthukannammal- Art
Dilip Shahani- Literature and Education

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1. The Ministry of MSME recently (in May' 22) launched the ‘2nd phase of the MSME RuPAY
Credit Card’ with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and 4 banks.
Which of the following is "not" among the banks that are part of the 2nd Phase of MSME Rupay
Credit Card (as of May 2022)?
1) Bank of Baroda
3) State Bank of India
4) SBM Bank India
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 3) State Bank of India
Explanation:
Union Minister Narayan Rane, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (M/oMSME) launched
the second phase of MSME RuPAY Credit Card with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
and four banks, viz. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bank of Baroda, SBM Bank (India) and HDFC Bank.
i. The launch was made during the ‘National conference of MSME- Development Institutes, Testing
Centers and Technology Centres’, that was held in New Delhi, Delhi.
ii. This card will provide a simplified payment mechanism to MSMEs to meet their business-related
operational expenses.
2. In May 2022, RailTel launched the ‘PM-WANI’ scheme-based access to its public WiFi services
across 100 railway stations in India.
What is the full form of PM-WANI?
1) Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface
2) Prime Minister Wi-Fi Acquire Network Interface
3) Prime Minister Wi-Fi Area Network Interface
4) Prime Minister Wi-Fi Array Network Interface
5) Prime Minister Wireless Access Network Interface
Answer- 1) Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface
Explanation:
RailTel, a mini Ratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under Ministry of Railways launched Prime
Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) scheme based access of its Public WiFi
services across 100 Railway Stations in India having 2384 WiFi hotspots.
i. It was launched by Puneet Chawla, Chairman and Managing Director, RailTel.
ii. To access this WiFi network, an android based Mobile App named ‘Wi-DOT’ can be used which is
available on Google Play Store. It has been developed in close coordination with C-DOT (Centre for
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3. Name the e-commerce company that recently (in May '22) signed an MoU with the North
Eastern Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation (NEHHDC) to Support
Traditional Artisans and Weavers of North Eastern India.
1) Flipkart
2) Amazon
3) Etsy Inc
4) eBay
5) Target
Answer- 3) Etsy Inc
Explanation:
Etsy Inc., an American e-commerce company focused on handicrafts and vintage products, has signed
an MoU with North Eastern Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation (NEHHDC) to
support small and traditional artisans, weavers and sellers of the North Eastern India by providing
them online market access and enablement support to sell their products (categorised into Textiles,
Bamboo and Sugarcane).
i. NEHHDC is under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Government of
India.
4. In May 2022, India and the UK government jointly created a ‘new UK India Industry
Taskforce’ for _________.
1) Petroleum Procurement
2) Textile Equipment
3) Medicine Equipment
4) Free Trade Agreement
5) Defence Procurement
Answer- 4) Free Trade Agreement
Explanation:
The London, United Kingdom (UK)-based Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and India’s
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have created a new UK India Industry Taskforce, a joint
commission to increase cross-industry collaboration, and to push the UK-India Free Trade
Agreement (FTA).
i. This taskforce is a part of MoU to provide a critical forum for discussion to ensure the FTA benefit
the businesses of both nations.
ii. The FTA deal is expected to be signed by October 2022.
5. Which organisation recently (in May’22) launched the AIM-PRIME (Program for Researchers
in Innovations, Market-Readiness, and Entrepreneurship) Playbook to help academicians
launch deep-tech enterprises?
1) National Skill Development Corporation
2) National Art Education Association
3) Atal Innovation Mission-NITI Aayog
4) National Council for Teacher Education
5) National Education Association
Answer- 3) Atal Innovation Mission- NITI Aayog

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Explanation:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), (National Institution for Transforming India) NITI Aayog, have
launched the AIM-PRIME (Program for Researchers in Innovations, Market-Readiness &
Entrepreneurship) Playbook – a practical guide to science-based entrepreneurship, at the event
organised at the Dr Ambedkar International Center, New Delhi, Delhi.
i. AIM-PRIME, an initiative of Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, implemented through Venture
Center, Pune and supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Office of Principal Scientific
Advisor(PSA).
6. India’s 1st organic waste-powered EV charging station was inaugurated in __________.

1) New Delhi, Delhi
3) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
4) Surat, Gujarat
5) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Maharashtra Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray inaugurated India's first organic waste-
powered EV charging station at Keshavrao Khadye road near Haji Ali in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. The project is a joint venture between the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and AeroCare
Clean Energy.
ii. This station is expected to generate 220 units of electricity from food waste collected from its
nearby areas, mostly from bulk generators like hotels and offices and this energy plant will be utilized
to powering street lights and also to charge electric vehicles.
7. ________ became the 1st Asian country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (NATO CCDCOE).
1) Pakistan
2) Singapore
3) Afghanistan
4) Japan
5) South Korea
Answer- 5) South Korea
Explanation:
South Korea became the first Asian country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (NATO CCDCOE). South Korea’s National Intelligence
Service (NIS) has joined as a contributing participant for NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of
Excellence.
i. Now, the total NATO CCDCOE has 32 countries as its official members which includes 27 NATO
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8. Which country was recently (in May’22) elected as the Chair of the Association of Asian
Election Authorities (AAEA) for 2022-2024?
1) Maldives
2) India
3) Malaysia
4) Vietnam
5) Thailand
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
India has been elected as the Chair of the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) for 2022-
2024 at AAEA’s general assembly and executive board meeting held in Manila, Philippines. India was
represented by the Election Commission of India(ECI).
i. Commission on Elections, Manila, Philippines was the current chair of AAEA.
About Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA):
Established- 1998
Current Chairperson – Sheriiff M.Abas (Philippines-Current Chair)
Headquarter – Manila, Philippines
BANKING AND FINANCE
9. Name the bank that recently (in May’22) signed an MoU with Santander UK for India-UK
Business Ease.
1) DCB Bank
2) YES Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 4) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between ICICI Bank, and London-based
Santander UK (United Kingdom) Plc, under which, a framework will be established between both the
banks to ease the financial service requirements of corporate customers operating within the India-
UK corridor.
i. ICICI Bank will provide banking solutions across trade, cross-border payments, supply chain,
treasury solutions and retail banking to the UK corporates operating in India.
10. Which life insurance company recently (in May’22) launched the financial literacy
campaign named "InspiHE₹-Enabling an empowered future"?
1) Aegon Life Insurance
2) Aviva Life Insurance
3) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
4) Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance
5) Birla Sun Life Insurance
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Explanation:
Bharti AXA Life Insurance has launched the financial literacy campaign ‘InspiHE₹-Enabling an
empowered future’, a special initiative to enhance financial awareness among women and empower
them to make informed financial decisions for a secure future.
i. The campaign was launched in line with “International Mother’s Day” (May 8, 2022) and ahead of
the “International Day of Families” (May 15, 2022).
ii. This campaign will help them prepare for emergencies, manage rising living costs and inflation,
make confident financial decisions, and educate their children how to achieve financial independence.
11. Name the bank that recently (in May’22) launched the Digital Mahabank Kisan Credit Card,
Mahabank Lead app, and Virtual Visiting Card (V-Card).
2) State Bank of India
4) Bank of Baroda
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 3) Bank of Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Bank of Maharashtra (BoM), a public sector bank, has introduced a series of digital products,
including Mahabank Leads, Digital Mahabank Kisan Credit Card (MKCC), Virtual Visiting Card (V-
Card), and others, with the goal of strengthening its digital channels and improving customer
convenience.
• ‘Mahabank Leads’ is an application for enhanced customer engagement and direct sales of various
loan products.
• The ‘Mahabank Kisan Credit Card’ (MKCC) digital facility aims to provide farmers with adequate
and timely credit support through a simple digital experience.
• A ‘V-card’ is a virtual visiting card that allows BoM employees to keep their visiting cards on
fingertips and access them on the go, fostering a paperless environment that can be shared with a
simple click via WhatsApp.
12. Which organisation was recently (in May’22) recognised as an accreditation agency for 3
years by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
1) NSDL Database Management Limited
2) ICICI Securities Limited
3) HDFC Securities Limited
4) Axis Securities Limited
5) Central Depository Services
Answer- 1) NSDL Database Management Limited
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given NSDL Database Management Limited
(NDML), a wholly owned subsidiary of National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), recognition as
an accreditation agency for a term of three years, with effect from May 10, 2022.
i. The recognition was granted under Regulation 2(1) (aa) of the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds)
Regulations 2012, and its renewal is subject to satisfactory performance by NDML.

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13. Name the personality who was recently (in May’22) conferred with the Royal Gold Medal
2022 for Architecture.
1) Chitra Vishwanath
2) Raj Rewal
3) Brinda Somaya
4) Anupama Kundoo
5) Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi
Answer- 5) Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi
Explanation:
The Indian Architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi was bestowed with the prestigious Royal Gold
Medal 2022, one of the world’s highest honours for architecture, by the Royal Institute of British
Architects (RIBA), London, United Kingdom (UK).
i. In 2018 he received the Pritzker Architecture Prize which is considered as Nobel Prize in
Architecture and he will be the only Indian Architect to hold both the Pritzker Architecture Prize and
Royal Gold Medal.
ii. He was honoured with Padma Shri in 1976 for science and engineering and Padma Bhushan, India’s
third-highest Civilian in 2020 for his contribution to the field of architecture.
14. Who recently (in May '22) won the Presidential Election of Philippines 2022?
1) Jose Montemayor Junior
2) Panfilo Lacson
3) Sara Duterte
4) Ferdinand Marcos Junior
5) Isko Moreno
Answer- 4) Ferdinand Marcos Junior
Explanation:
Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Junior, a son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos claims the
victory in the 2022 Presidential Election of Philippines with more than 30.8 million votes.
i. Leni Robredo is the vice president candidate in the election.
SPORTS
15. Name the Indian Grandmaster who recently (in May’22) secured 2nd place in the TePe
Sigeman Chess Tournament 2022 held in Malmo, Sweden.
1) D Gukesh
2) Arjun Erigaisi
3) N. R. Visakh
4) Adhiban Baskaran
5) Himanshu Sharma
Answer- 2) Arjun Erigaisi

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Explanation:
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi from Telangana finished second in the 2022 TePe Sigeman
Chess Tournament, an 8-player single round-robin tournament taking place from 3-9 May 2022 in
Malmo, Sweden.
i. Hans Moke Niemann from the United States of America is the champion of the tournament.
OBITUARY
16. Leonid Kravchuk who passed away recently (in May '22). He was the 1st president of
independent _______ from 1991 to 1994.
1) Ukraine
2) Kyrgyzstan
3) Belarus
4) Lithuania
5) Estonia
Answer- 1) Ukraine
Explanation:
Independent Ukraine’s first president Leonid Makarovych Kravchuk (Leonid Kravchuk) passed away
at the age of 88 in Kyiv, Ukraine.
i. In 1991, he won the first-ever national presidential election in Ukraine and became the first-ever
President of Ukraine. He served as the President from 1991 to 1994 and he also played a major role in
Ukraine’s declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
17. Former Union Minister ‘Pandit Sukh Ram’ recently (May ’22) passed away. He was the
Union minister of which ministry from 1993 to 1996?
1) Ministry of Science and Technology
2) Ministry of Communication and Information Technology
3) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
5) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer- 2) Ministry of Communication and Information Technology
Explanation:
Pandit Sukh Ram, former Union Minister of Communication and Information Technology and
Congress Party veteran died at the age of 94 in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. He held the portfolio of Minister of Communication and Information Technology (Independent
charge) from 1993 to 1996, representing Mandi Lok Sabha Constituency, during which he was
credited with leading a telecom revolution in the country.
IMPORTANT DAYS
18. National Technology Day 2022 was observed across India on ________ to commemorate the
nuclear test ‘Operation Shakti’ (Pokhran II) in 1998.
1) 9th May 2022
2) 7th May 2022
3) 10th May 2022

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4) 8th May 2022

5) 11th May 2022
Explanation:
National Technology Day 2022 was observed across India on 11th May 2022 to commemorate the
achievements of scientists, researchers, engineers and others involved in the field of science and
Technology and to celebrate the major technological advancements of India.
i. National Technology Day commemorates the day on which India successfully conducted the
Pokhran nuclear test (Pokhran II) code-named Operation Shakti on 11th May 1998.
ii. The theme of National Technology Day 2022 is ‘Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for
Sustainable Future’.
ii. Technology Development Board(TDB) has stated the theme of National Technology Day 2022 is
“PRAGATI: Promoting Avenues for Growth through Technological Innovations”.
STATE NEWS
19. Which state recently (in May’22) launched ‘Chaara – Bijaee Yojana’ to provide Rs 10,000
per acre to farmers cultivating fodder?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Jharkhand
3) Haryana
4) Rajasthan
5) Punjab
Answer- 3) Haryana
Explanation:
The Haryana Agriculture Minister, Jai Parkash Dalal launched the ‘Chaara – Bijaee Yojana’, a scheme
launched to provide financial assistance of Rs 10,000 per acre (Upto 10 acres) to farmers cultivating
and supplying fodder to Gaushalas (Cowsheds).
i. The rationale behind the scheme is to address the State’s fodder shortage and rising stray cattle and
the Subsidy will be directly credited to the farmers account under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
CA STATIC GK
20. What is the tagline of ‘ICICI Bank’?

1) Ek Parivaar, Ek Bank
3) Khayal Apka
4) We value you
Answer- 3) Khayal Apka
Explanation:
About ICICI Bank:
Managing Director & CEO– Sandeep Bakhshi
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline– Khayal Apka

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21. Who is the current (as of May’22) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Managing Director (MD)
of Bank of Maharashtra (BoM)?
1) Subramanian Sundar
2) M. Rajeshwar Rao
3) Sumant Kathpalia
4) A S Rajeev
Answer- 4) A S Rajeev
Explanation:
About Bank of Maharashtra (BoM):
MD & CEO – A S Rajeev
Establishment – 16 September 1935
Headquarters – Pune, Maharashtra
Tagline – Ek Parivaar, Ek Bank (One Family One Bank)
22. What is the currency of Philippines?

1) Peso
2) Dollar
3) Pound
4) Euro
5) Ruble
Answer- 1) Peso
Explanation:
About Philippines:
An archipelagic country in Southeast Asia.
National Anthem: Lupang Hinirang
Capital City: Manila
Currency – Philippine peso
23. Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary is located in ___________.

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Haryana
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Rajasthan
5) Punjab
Answer- 2) Haryana
Explanation:
About Haryana:
Governor – Bandaru Dattatreya
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary, Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary, Chhilchhila
Wildlife Sanctuary
Dams – Hathnikund barrage, Anagpur Dam

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24. ‘Khongjom Day’ was celebrated by _________ state on 23rd April 2022.
2) Tripura
3) Mizoram
4) Assam
5) Manipur
Answer- 5) Manipur
Explanation:
Every year the Manipur government observes “Khongjom Day” on 23rd April to commemorate the
sacrifices of Manipuri warriors against the British in the battle of Khongjom during the 1891 Anglo-
Manipuri War to maintain Manipur’s independence.
i. Governor La Ganesan and Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, as well as the general public, attended the
state-level Khongjom Day ceremony at Khongjom War Memorial Complex in Khebaching, Thoubal
district.
25. What is the maximum number of judges that can be appointed to the Supreme Court of
India, including the Chief Justice of India?
1) 40
2) 36
3) 30
4) 34
5) 32
Answer- 4) 34
Explanation:
The Supreme Court can have 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India (CJI). The number was
raised from 30 to 33 (excluding the CJI) in 2019 when the government passed The Supreme Court
(Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2019 in August.
26. What is the capital of Moldova?

1) Canberra
2) Cairo
3) Chisinau
4) Conakry
5) Castries
Answer- 3) Chisinau
Explanation:
About Moldova:
Capital- Chisinau
Currency- Moldovan leu
27. Russia celebrated ‘Victory Day’ on _______.

1) 7th May 2022
2) 9th May 2022
3) 11th May 2022
4) 8th May 2022

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5) 6th May 2022

Answer- 2) 9 May 2022
Explanation:
Russia celebrates ‘Victory Day’ every year on May 9. Victory Day is one of the most significant national
holidays in Russia as it marks the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany during the Second World
War (1945).
i. 2022 will mark the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War
II
28. Which of the following is the world’s largest wetland?

1) Pantanal (South America)
2) Everglades (USA)
3) Camargue (France)
4) Okavango (Botswana)
5) Congo (Africa)
Answer- 1) Pantanal (South America)
Explanation:
The world’s largest wetland is the Pantanal in South America, which covers 200,000 square
kilometres (during the wet season) through Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia, although 80% of it is in
Brazil. It is a land of flooded grasslands, savannas and tropical forests. The Pantanal comprises about
3% of the entire world’s wetlands.
i. Pantanal is at risk of collapse due to a series of local and seemingly minor decisions that fail to
account for their cumulative impact on one of Earth's most biodiverse ecosystems.
29. The 19 Asian Games scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China in September 2022 was
recently (in May '22) postponed to ______ because of COVID-19 situation.
1) 2027
2) 2026
3) 2023
4) 2025
5) 2024
Answer- 3) 2023
Explanation:
The Olympic Council of Asia has announced that the 19th Asian Games, originally scheduled to be
held in Hangzhou, China from September 10 to 25, 2022 was postponed 2023 because of the COVID-
19 situation.
i. The OCA also announced that the 3rd edition of the Asian Youth Games, scheduled to be held in
Shantou in December, has been canceled.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which of the following companies was recently (in May’22) signed a Long Term Purchase
Agreement with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for upcoming 5 Ethanol Plants in India?
1) Coal India Limited
2) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
3) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) – Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Indian Oil
Corporation Limited (IOCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) have signed a
Long Term Purchase Agreement (LTPA) for upcoming five dedicated ethanol plants across India.
i. As per the agreement, the ethanol produced shall be sold to the OMCs for blending with Petrol as per
the Government of India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Program.
ii. Additionally, major public sector banks along with other renowned companies are also part of
Tripartite-cum-Escrow Agreement (TPA). State Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank and Indian Bank
are the three banks involved in the tripartite agreement.
2. In May 2022, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) announced the ‘World’s
largest film restoration project’ under the National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM).
How much amount was allocated to the World’s largest film restoration project?
1) Rs. 363 crores
2) Rs. 298 crores
3) Rs. 538 crores
4) Rs. 124 crores
5) Rs. 427 crores
Answer- 1) Rs. 363 crores
Explanation:
Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) Shri. Anurag Singh Thakur has announced the
World’s largest film restoration project under National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM) with a
budget of Rs.363 crores .The restoration project is set to begin at National Film Archive of India
(NFAI).
i. NFAI undertook the restoration of 10 prestigious Satyajit Ray films. Of which, Pratidwandi has been
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3. Which country recently (in May '22) replaced Russia in the UN Human Rights Council
(UNHRC) via voting?
1) Hungary
2) Czech Republic
3) Moldova
4) Slovakia
5) Romania
Answer- 2) Czech Republic
Explanation:
The U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) elected Czech Republic to replace Russia in the UN Human
Rights Council (UNHRC) through a voting process, following Russia’s suspension over allegations of
horrific rights violations by Russian soldiers in Ukraine.
i. A vacant seat arises in East European Countries Representation in UNHRC on suspension of
Russia in April 2022, to fill up the vacant representation from East European Countries. Czech
Republic came forward as a single candidate.
ii. UNGA’s 180 members of the 193 members deposited their secret ballot vote. The result was 157
countries in favour of the Czech Republic and 23 abstentions.
4. Which organisation recently (in May’22) released a report titled “Fostering Effective Energy
Transition 2022” that indicates urgent action is required to ensure a resilient transition amid
the most severe energy crisis since the 1970s?
1) United Nations Capital Development Fund
4) World Bank
5) World Economic Forum
Answer- 5) World Economic Forum
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum (WEF)’s new report titled “Fostering Effective Energy Transition
2022” indicates that urgent action is required by both private and public sectors to ensure a resilient
transition amid the most severe energy crisis since the 1970s.
i. The report is built on 10 years of Energy Transition Index, an annual country benchmarking report
and this special edition report, launched by WEF in collaboration with Accenture, provides detailed
key recommendations for governments, companies, consumers and other stakeholders on how to
progress the energy transition.
5. Name the company/ organisation that recently (in May’22) signed an MoU with ORTM
Madagascar for cooperation and collaboration in broadcasting.
1) Prasar Bharati
2) Aaj Tak
3) All India Radio
4) Doordarshan
5) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

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Answer- 1) Prasar Bharati

Explanation:
Prasar Bharati, India’s public broadcaster signed an MoU with Madagascar’s official ORTM (Office
de la Radio et de la Television) in Antananarivo, Madagascar, aimed at cooperation and co-production
of Programmes, Training and Exchange of Personnel.
i. According to the MoU, Madagascar National Television (TVM) will broadcast programmes from
internal productions of Prasar Bharati in the fields of culture, education, science, entertainment,
sports, among others.
BANKING AND FINANCE
6. In May 2022, the Ministry of Home Affairs launched “Repco Subhiksham” a New Repatriate
Welfare Scheme of REPCO Bank & App For Repco Micro Finance Limited (RFML).
The “Repco Subhiksham” is a special deposit scheme for __________.
1) MSME Business
2) Senior Citizens & Super Senior Citizens
3) Traders
4) Women Entrepreneurs
5) Foreign Remittance
Answer- 2) Senior Citizens & Super Senior Citizens
Explanation:
Ajay Kumar Mishra, Union Minister of State (MoS), Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), has launched
special schemes of Repatriates Cooperative Finance and Development Bank Ltd., (REPCO Bank) and
Repco Micro Finance Limited (RFML) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
i. The schemes include a New Repatriate Welfare Scheme, “Repco Subhiksham”—a special deposit
scheme for senior citizens & super senior citizens, a microfinance loan scheme, and an app for
Repco Micro Finance Ltd. (RFML).
ii. Repco Subhiksham scheme of Fixed deposits for Senior Citizens (above 60 years of age) and Super
Senior Citizens (above 80 years of age) to earn income from their savings. This scheme is valid up to
30.09.2022.
iii. The Period of scheme is 15 Months with interest rate of 7.15 % per annum for Senior Citizens &
7.25 % per annum for Super Senior Citizens.
7. In May 2022, the RBI extended the validity of its Directions on ______ for 3 months & Sri Guru
Raghavendra Sahakara Bank Niyamitha for _________ Months.
1) Laxmi Co-operative Bank Limited; 3
2) Saraswat Co-operative Bank Limited; 8
3) Bharat Co-operative Bank Limited; 4
4) Laxmi Co-operative Bank Limited; 6
5) Bharat Co-operative Bank Limited; 3
Answer- 4) Laxmi Co-operative Bank Limited; 6
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the validity of its Directions for two co-operative
banks: The Laxmi Co-operative Bank Limited in Solapur, Maharashtra, and Sri Guru Raghavendra
Sahakara Bank Niyamitha in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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i. While the RBI extended directions on Laxmi Co-operative Bank for three months, the period was
extended by six months in the case of Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Bank.
8. Which bank recently (in May’22) partnered with Worldline India to Digitise E-Challan
Collections for the Madhya Pradesh Police Department?
1) Canara Bank
3) Bank of Baroda
5) Bank of India
Answer- 5) Bank of India
Explanation:
The Bank of India (BoI), a public sector bank and Worldline India, a global leader in payment
services, have teamed to digitise e-challan collections for the Madhya Pradesh (MP) Police
Department.
i. The BOI and the MP Police Department, Government of India (GoI), inked a MoA to integrate POS
terminals with the police department’s e-challan portal and the Initiative will provide the MP Police
Department with around 600 Worldline Android Terminals to facilitate e-collection through credit
and debit cards.
ii. An E-challan is an electronically generated challan (Online Generated System Challan) and is
handled through the Electronic Challan System and a challan is a payment that citizens must make if
they violate any traffic rules set forth by the traffic department.
9. Which aerospace company recently (in May’22) signed an MoU with Air India Engineering
Services Ltd (AIESL) for the maintenance of naval & VIP aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF)?
1) Tata Advanced Systems Limited
3) Lockheed Martin India Limited
4) Boeing
Answer- 4) Boeing
Explanation:
Air India Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL) entered into an MoU with Boeing for maintenance of its
critical equipment on key defence platforms used by the Navy and VVIP aircrafts operated by the
Indian Air Force (IAF) including the P-8I operated by the Indian Navy and the 777 VI.
i. Both organisations had joined hands to maintain the two VVIP Boeing 777s used by the President,
Vice President and Prime Minister for their medium and longhaul international flights.
ii. This collaboration would strengthen our MRO capabilities and give us an opportunity to contribute
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10. Name the Nobel prize-winning who recently (in May’22) received the Templeton Prize
2022?
1) Giorgio Parisi
2) Roger Penrose
3) Frank Wilczek
4) Manabe Syukuro
5) Klaus Hasselmann
Answer- 3) Frank Wilczek
Explanation:
American Theoretical physicist and author, Dr Frank Wilczek, who won the Nobel Prize (Physics) in
2004, has been awarded the Templeton Prize 2022, the world’s largest individual lifetime
achievement award, valued at over USD 1.3 million.
i. He became the 6th Nobel laureate to receive the Templeton Prize since its inception in 1972.
ii. John Templeton established the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion (now known simply as the
Templeton Prize in 1972.
11. Name the Indian actress who recently (in May’22) became the 1st Indian to hold the
position of House Ambassador for Louis Vuitton.
1) Deepika Padukone
2) Katrina Kaif
3) Priyanka Chopra
4) Alia Bhatt
5) Aishwarya Rai
Answer- 1) Deepika Padukone
Explanation:
Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly known as Louis Vuitton(LV), is a French luxury fashion house that
has appointed Indian Actress Deepika Padukone as its House Ambassador. She became the first
Indian to hold the position of House Ambassador for Louis Vuitton.
i. The Other Louis Vuitton House Ambassador includes Hollywood’s Emma Stone and China’s leading
actor, Zhou Dongyu.
SPORTS
12. Who recently (in May’22) became the 1st Indian to win a gold medal at the IWF Junior
World Championships 2022 by lifting a total weight of 153 kg in the 45 kg women’s category?
1) Gyaneshwari Yadav
2) Harshada Sharad Garud
3) Renu Bala Chanu
4) V Rithika
5) Monika Devi

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Answer- 2) Harshada Sharad Garud

Explanation:
The Indian Weightlifter, Harshada Sharad Garud won India’s first Gold at 2022 International
Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) Junior World Championships by lifting a Total weight of 153 kg in
45 kg women’s category, which includes 70 kg in Snatch and 83 kg in Clean and Jerk (C&J).
i. The Indian Weightlifters Gyaneshwari Yadav [156 kg (Snatch-73 kg; C&J-83 kg)] and V Rithika
[150kg (Snatch- 69kg; C&J- 81kg)]bagged Silver and Bronze medal respectively in 49 kg Women’s
Category.
ii. IWF 2022 Junior World Weightlifting Championships was held at Heraklion Indoor Sports Arena,
Heraklion, Greece, from May 2 to May 10 2022.
IMPORTANT DAYS
13. What is the theme of International Nurses Day (IND) 2022 that was observed across the
globe on 12th May 2022?
1) Nurses: A voice to lead - A Vision For Future Healthcare
2) Nurses: A voice to lead - Nursing the World to Health.
3) Nurses: A voice to lead - Health is a Human Right.
4) Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health
5) Nurses: A voice to lead - Health for All
Answer- 4) Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global
health
Explanation:
International Nurses Day (IND) 2022 was celebrated across the globe on 12th May 2022 to
acknowledge the selfless contribution of the Nurses across the globe and to highlight the sacrifices
they make.
i. The theme of IND2022 is “Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in Nursing and respect rights to
secure global health”.
ii. The day is observed to mark the birth anniversary of British Nurse and statistician Florence
Nightingale, one of the founders of modern nursing. She was born on 12th May 1820 in Florence,
Grand Duchy of Tuscany(Italy).
14. International Mother’s Day 2022 was celebrated across the globe on _________.
1) 10th May 2022
2) 8th May 2022
3) 11th May 2022
4) 9th May 2022
5) 12th May 2022
Explanation:
International Mother’s Day is annually celebrated across the globe on the second Sunday of May to
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i. International Mother’s Day 2022 falls on 8th May 2022.

ii. Anna Jarvis, an American activist, founded the observance of Mother’s Day to honour her and “all
mothers” in 1908 and she celebrated the first Mother’s Day on 12th May 1908 and held a memorial for
her mother in Grafton, West Virginia.
STATE NEWS
15. Which state government recently (in May 22) launched the Ladli Laxmi Yojana 2.0 to
provide financial assistance to girl students pursuing their higher education?
1) Haryana
2) Punjab
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Gujarat
Answer- 3) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Madhya Pradesh (MP) Chief Minister (CM) Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched Ladli Laxmi
Yojana 2.0 in an event organised at Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (MP) where approx.
7,500 Ladli Laxmi daughters were present.
i. Under the Scheme, the State Government would pay the entire fee of Ladli Laxmi who take
admissions to Medical colleges, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT’s), Indian Institute of Management
(IIM’s) or any institute and a sum of Rs 25,000 in two instalments will be paid if a girl child joins
college after 12th Standard.
16. In which state, the Indian Army set to establish the "Red Shield Centre for Excellence and
Wellness", a coaching centre to provide residential coaching to students for competitive
examinations?
1) Manipur
2) Assam
3) Mizoram
5) Tripura
Answer- 1) Manipur
Explanation:
Indian Army is set to establish the “Red Shield Centre for Excellence and Wellness” a Centre for
Excellence and Wellness for coaching and making underprivileged students of Manipur eligible for
admission to the best colleges and universities in India. The Centre will be located in the Bishnupur
district, Manipur.
i. The Red Shield Division under the aegis of Spear Corps of the Indian Army signed a tripartite MoU
with corporate partner, the State Bank of India Foundation(SBIF) and training partner, National
Integrity and Educational Development Organisation(NIEDO) to establish the coaching centre to
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17. Name the state that recently (in May '22) introduced Nutritious Breakfast Scheme For all
Government Primary School Students from 1st to 5th grade.
1) Karnataka
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin(M.K.Stalin) announced five new
development schemes including that all Government primary school students from First to Fifth
standards will be provided nutritious breakfast on all working days in assembly at Chennai,
Tamilnadu.
i. Five New Development Schemes are :- Free nutritious breakfast for class I to V in Government
primary schools, Scheme to eradicate nutrition deficiency, Setting up of schools of excellence, Setting
up of primary health centres in urban areas and Expansion of ‘CM in Your Constituency’, a public
grievances redress system, to all 234 constituencies.
18. Who was recently (in May’22) appointed as the acting Chief Justice (CJ) of the Gauhati HC in
Assam by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind?
1) Munishwar Nath Bhandari
2) Rajesh Bindal
3) Manindra Mohan Shrivastava
4) Satish Chandra Sharma
5) N Kotiswar Singh
Answer- 5) N Kotiswar Singh
Explanation:
President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, has appointed Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh (N
Kotiswar Singh), the senior-most judge of the Gauhati High Court (HC), as the acting Chief
Justice(CJ) of the Gauhati HC in Assam.
i. The appointment was made by the President in the exercise of the power conferred by Article 223
of the Constitution of India.
ii. Justice N Kotiswar Singh succeeds Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, who has been appointed as Supreme
Court Judge and Justice N Kotiswar Singh will perform the duties of CJ of Gauhati HC with effect from
the date Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia relinquishes the charge as CJ of the Gauhati HC.
CA STATIC GK
19. What is the capital of Madagascar?

1) Gaborone
2) Yaounde
3) Antananarivo
4) Bangui
5) Zagreb
Answer- 3) Antananarivo

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Explanation:
About Madagascar:
Capital – Antananarivo
President – Andry Nirina Rajoelina
Currency – Malagasy ariary
20. Where is the headquarters of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)?

1) Rome, Italy
4) Paris, France
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 2) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
About UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC):
President – Federico Villegas
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
UN Member States – 47
21. Karaivetti Birds Sanctuary is located in __________.

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Karnataka
5) Telangana
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu:
Governor: Dr Ravindra Narayana Ravi (R.N.Ravi)
Bird Sanctuaries – Karaivetti Birds Sanctuary, Sakkarakottai Tank Bird Sanctuary,and
Theerthangal Bird Sanctuary
22. Who is the current (as of May’22) Governor of Madhya Pradesh?

1) Jagdish Mukhi
2) Thaawarchand Gehlot
3) Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
4) Banwarilal Purohit
5) Ganga Prasad
Answer- 3) Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
Explanation:
About Madhya Pradesh:
Governor – Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
Festivals – Chethiyagiri Vihara Festival, Bhagoria Haat, Karam Festival
Stadium – Abhay Prashal Indoor Stadium, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Aishbagh Stadium

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23. Who is the current (as of May’22) Managing Directors of Repatriates Cooperative Finance
and Development Bank Ltd., (REPCO Bank)?
1) Prashant Kumar
2) Rishi Gupta
3) Dinesh Pant
4) Anshul Swami
5) R.S. Isabella
Answer- 5) R.S. Isabella
Explanation:
About Repatriates Cooperative Finance and Development Bank Ltd., (REPCO Bank):
Repco Bank was registered as a cooperative society under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs with the
primary objective of rehabilitation of repatriates from Myanmar and Sri Lanka.
MD – R.S. Isabella
24. What is the currency of Morocco?

1) Dalasi
2) Euro
3) Dirham
4) Peso
5) Dinar
Answer- 3) Dirham
Explanation:
About Morocco:
Capital- Rabat
Currency- Moroccan Dirham
25. What is the Tagline of Bank of India?

1) Always You First
2) Relationship Beyond Banking
3) We value you
Answer- 2) Relationship Beyond Banking
Explanation:
About Bank of India (BoI):
MD & CEO – Atanu Kumar Das
Establishment – 7 September 1906
Tagline – Relationship Beyond Banking
26. The Mullaperiyar dam is located in _______ district of Kerala.

1) Ernakulam
2) Idukki

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3) Kollam
4) Kottayam
5) Palakkad
Answer- 2) Idukki
Explanation:
The Mullaperiyar, a 126-year-old dam, is located at the confluence of the Mullayar and Periyar rivers
in Kerala’s Idukki district. The dam stands at the height of 53.66 metres and 365.85 metres in length.
The dam is owned, operated and maintained by Tamil Nadu.
It was constructed between 1887 and 1895 by John Pennycuick.
27. In which state Rakhigarhi village is located?

1) Rajasthan
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Haryana
5) Punjab
Answer- 4) Haryana
Explanation:
The latest round of excavations at the 5,000-year-old Harappan site of Rakhigarhi in Haryana’s
Hisar has revealed the structure of some houses, lanes and a drainage system.
i. Rakhigarhi is a village and an archaeological site belonging to the Indus Valley Civilisation It was
part of the mature phase of the Indus Valley Civilisation, dating to 2600-1900 BCE. The site is located
in the Ghaggar-Hakra River plain.
ii. Archaeologically, the span of the Harappan Civilisation is subdivided into three periods — early
(3300 BC to 2600 BC), mature (2600 BC to 1900 BC), and late (1900 BC to 1700 BC).
28. Which country to get the 'world's first Bitcoin City'?

1) El Salvador
2) Guatemala
3) Honduras
4) Nicaragua
5) Costa Rica
Answer- 1) El Salvador
Explanation:
The Bitcoin City will be built near the conchagua Volcano on the Gulf of Fonseca in the Southeast of
the central American country of El Salvador.
i. In September 2021, El Salvador became the world’s first nation to officially adopt Bitcoin as a legal
tender. About two months later, its President Nayib Bukele had announced plans to create the world's
first ‘Bitcoin City' during his speech at the Latin Bitcoin conference (LaBitConf) in November 2021.
29. Maveli Express was adjudged as the best-maintained train in the ________ Railway at the 63rd
Railway week celebration in May 2022.
1) NorthEastern
2) Eastern
3) Southern

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4) Western
5) Northern
Answer- 3) Southern
Explanation:
Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram (16603) Maveli Express has been adjudged as the best-
maintained train in the Southern Railway (SR) at the 63rd Railway week celebration held in Chennai.
This was the second time for the train, as it had come first in 2016 also.
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Answer- 5) Only 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which organisation recently (in May’22) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) to provide technical assistance to Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima
Yojana (PMFBY) & Kisan Credit Card-Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC-MISS)?
1) World Food Programme
2) Food and Agriculture Organization
4) World Bank
Answer- 3) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Explanation:
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) of the Government of India (GoI) and the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an MoU under which the UNDP will
provide technical assistance to two GoI schemes: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and
Kisan Credit Card-Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC-MISS).
i. Under the terms of the MoU, UNDP will leverage its expertise in systems and global know-how to
assist the MoAFW in implementing combined agriculture credit and crop insurance.
2. Name the ministry that recently (in May '22) signed a non-financial MoU with Amazon to
onboard the Self Help Group’s product on Amazon’s Saheli Platform.
2) Ministry of Labour and Employment
4) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
5) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer- 1) Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation:
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and Amazon Seller Services Private Limited (Amazon)
signed a Non-Financial MoU at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
i. This MoU will enable the Self Help Group (SHG) entrepreneurs under Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana
– National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to offer their products to the buyers across India
through AmazonSaheli Storefront.
3. Which organisation recently (in May '22) signed an MoU with Indian National Centre for
Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) to provide training and support to the School of Naval
Oceanology and Meteorology (SNOM)?
1) Border Security Force
2) Central Reserve Police Force
3) Indian Army
4) Indian Navy
5) Indian Air Force

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Answer- 4) Indian Navy

Explanation:
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad, has signed an MoU with
the Indian Navy to provide training, services and support to the School of Naval Oceanology and
Meteorology (SNOM) to conduct various courses related to operational oceanography.
i. As per the MoU the services will be provided through the state-of-the-art International Training
Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOO).
ii. INCOIS comes under the administrative control of the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
4. Which of the following points is/are "correct" with respect to the Union Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar’s visit to Israel in May 2022?
A) Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Israeli Minister Oded Forer agreed to complete
the process of finalizing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of June 2022.
B) He also visited a desert boutique farm, Be’er Milka in the Negev desert area, which is owned
by Indian origin farmer Mr. Sharon Cherry.
C) 75 Indian villages will be shaped with Israeli cooperation to mark India’s 75th
Independence anniversary.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
During the 4 days visit to Israel, Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Israeli Minister Oded
Forer agreed to complete the process of finalizing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of June
2022.
i. He also visited a desert boutique farm, Be’er Milka in the Negev desert area, which is owned by
Indian origin farmer Mr. Sharon Cherry. The farmer has adopted modern technologies with the
technical support of Ramat Negev Agro Research Centre.
ii. 75 Indian villages will be shaped with Israeli cooperation to mark India’s 75th Independence
anniversary to take Indo-Israel cooperation to the next level in the field of agriculture.
5. Which organisation released the ‘1st Global Report on Infection Prevention and Control’
report with key findings that 70% of those infections can be prevented with good hand
hygiene?
1) United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
2) World Health Organization (WHO)
3) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
4) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
5) United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat)
Answer- 2) World Health Organization (WHO)

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Explanation:
On the occasion of World Hand Hygiene Day (WHHD) i.e. on May 5, 2022, the World Health
Organization (WHO) launched the 1st Global Report on Infection Prevention and Control stating
70% of those infections can be prevented with good hand hygiene and other cost-effective practices.
i. As per the report, Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are among the most frequent adverse
events occurring during health service delivery. On average, 1 in every 10 affected patients will die
from their HAI.
ii. In 2020-21, only 4 of 106 assessed countries met all of the WHO’s minimum requirements for
national Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).
Note- The WHHD 2022 was observed on 5th May 2022 with the theme of “A health care “quality and
safety climate or culture” that values hand hygiene and infection prevention and control”.
6. The BRICS countries agreed to launch a ‘Pandemic Early Warning System’ during the 12th
meeting of BRICS health ministers in May 2022.
Which country hosted the meeting?
1) India
2) Brazil
3) Russia
4) China
5) South Africa
Answer- 4) China
Explanation:
During the 12th meeting of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) health ministers,
virtually hosted by China, the BRICS countries have agreed to launch an early warning system for
large scale pandemics.
i. Around 70 attendees including the health ministers from BRICS countries and the deputy director-
general of the World Health Organization (WHO) participated in the meeting.
Note- China is set to host the BRICS Summit in Xiamen, China in June 2022.
BANKING AND FINANCE
7. Which bank recently (in May’22) launched an online platform named "Trade nxt" for cross-
border export-import transactions?
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Bank of India
4) Canara Bank
Answer- 1) Union Bank of India
Explanation:
The Union Bank of India (UBI) has launched an online platform, ‘Trade nxt’, which enable corporate,
and MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) to transact all cross-border export-import
transactions from the comfort of their place, i.e. eliminates the need for companies to visit a bank
branch for the same.

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i. It offers seamless entry and processing of letters of credit (LC), bank guarantees, export/import
bills, disbursement of export credit, outward & inward remittances, dealer financing etc.
8. In May 2022, Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) provided _______ LoC to SBM
(Mauritius) Infrastructure Development Company Ltd. (SBMIDCL) for Metro Express &
Infrastructure Projects.
1) USD 140 Million
2) USD 100 Million
3) USD 190 Million
4) USD 120 Million
5) USD 150 Million
Answer- 3) USD 190 Million
Explanation:
The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement with the SBM
(Mauritius) Infrastructure Development Company Ltd. (SBMIDCL) to provide the latter with a USD
190 million Government of India (GoI)-backed Line of Credit (LoC).
i. The agreement was made for the purpose of financing Exim Bank’s participation in the ongoing
Metro Express Project and other infrastructure projects in Mauritius through Redeemable Preference
Shares in public sector entities.
9. The Government of India recently (in May '22) contributed USD 800,000 to expand use of
which language at the United Nations?
1) Gujarati
2) Sanskrit
3) Marathi
4) Urdu
5) Hindi
Answer- 5) Hindi
Explanation:
The government of India has contributed USD 800,000 to the United Nations(UN) as part of the
initiative which aims to enhance public outreach of the organisation in Hindi.
i. R Ravindra, India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, handed over a cheque
for the ‘Hindi @ UN’ project to Mita Hosali, Deputy Director and Officer-In-Charge (News and Media
Division), UN Department of Global Communications (DGC).
10. As per Morgan Stanley, India’s GDP growth was downgraded to _____ from an earlier
projection of 7.9% for FY23.
1) 6.9%
2) 7.5%
3) 7.2%
4) 7.4%
5) 7.6%
Answer- 5) 7.6%

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Explanation:
Morgan Stanley downgraded India’s growth forecast to 7.6% from 7.9% for FY2023 amid
slowdown in global growth, higher commodity prices and risk aversion in global capital markets.
i. This 7.6% forecast is a baseline forecast for India while its bearish and bullish growth projections
are 6.7% and 8%, respectively and for FY24, it lowered its growth forecast to 6.7% from 7% estimated
earlier.
11. Which company recently (in May '22) signed an agreement with Indian Renewable Energy
Dev Agency Ltd (IREDA) for the rural renewable energy ecosystem?
1) Tata Power
2) OMC Power
3) Azure Power
4) Suzlon Energy
5) Renew Power
Answer- 2) OMC Power
Explanation:
OMC Power (formerly Omnigrid Micropower Co. Pvt. Ltd) signed an Agreement with Indian
Renewable Energy Dev Agency Ltd (IREDA) towards building a long term relationship of rural
renewable energy ecosystem.
i. OMC will be getting economic support for setting up Renewable energy plants to provide sustainable
energy in the villages of Uttar Pradesh, which plans to reduce carbon footprints and global warming,
currently it has 280 plants across UP and Bihar.
ii. Under IREDA’s “Access to Energy” scheme, this partnership will look to achieve long-term
sustainability by supplying green and clean energy in rural areas and the scheme increases the supply
and use of sustainable clean energy services in rural areas through improved access to financing for
project developers.
12. Which company recently (in May’22) decided to invest USD 624 million to manufacture
electric vehicle (EV) components in India?
1) Groupe Renault
2) Aisin Corporation
3) Toyota Group
4) Volkswagen Group
5) Ford Motor Company
Answer- 3) Toyota Group
Explanation:
Toyota Group plans to invest 48 billion rupees (USD 624 million) to make Electric Vehicle (EV)
components in India. This is in line with the efforts of Toyota toward carbon neutrality by 2050.
i. Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with Karnataka to invest 41 billion rupees. The remaining will be contributed by Toyota
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13. Who was recently (in May ’22) appointed as the new Prime Minister (PM) of Sri Lanka after
the resignation of Mahinda Rajapaksa?
1) Ranil Wickremesinghe
2) Sirimavo Bandaranaike
3) D. M. Jayaratne
4) Chandrika Kumaratunga
5) Ratnasiri Wickremanayake
Answer- 1) Ranil Wickremesinghe
Explanation:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka, has appointed Ranil Wickremesinghe, leader of the
United National Party(opposition party) as the new Prime Minister(PM) of Sri Lanka, following the
resignation of Mahinda Rajapaksa, who resigned from his post of PM of Sri Lanka amid mass protest
over the economic crisis. The Cabinet was automatically dissolved by his resignation.
i. Previously, Ranil Wickremesinghe has served as the PM of Sri Lanka for 5 times since 1993.
14. Name the personality who was recently (in May '22) appointed as the Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Air India.
1) Harish Manwani
2) Sanjiv Mehta
3) Leslie Thng
4) Campbell Wilson
5) Alice Vaidyan
Answer- 4) Campbell Wilson
Explanation:
Tata Sons Private Limited (Tata Sons), owned by Tata Group, appointed Campbell Wilson as the
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Air India.
i. Campbell Wilson has resigned his position as the CEO of Scoot Pte Ltd, the wholly-owned low-cost
airline subsidiary of Singapore Airlines(SIA), for his stint in Air India and He will step down from his
current role in Scoot on 15th June 2022 and will subsequently take over as the CEO of Air India.
15. In April 2022, Alliance Air Becomes the Central government Independent Business Unit.
Who is the current (as of May’22) Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Alliance Air?
1) Rajiv Bansal
2) Ajay Singh
3) Vineet Sood
4) Rono Dutta
5) Harpreet Singh
Answer- 3) Vineet Sood
Explanation:
Alliance Air will function as an independent business unit under the Government of India with
immediate effect from 15th April 2022. The airline is headed by Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Vineet
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i. Alliance Air was an erstwhile part of Air India prior to its divestment. It operated as a division under
the Air India Asset Holdings Pvt Ltd (AIAHL). Now, Alliance Air will sell its tickets under the Alliance
Air banner under flight code 9I-XXX.
16. The Indian Air Force (IAF) tested (in May 22) the first extended-range version of the
BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from which aircraft?
1) INS Delhi
2) Mikoyan MiG-31
3) INS Chennai
4) Sukhoi-30 MKI
5) Mirage 2000D
Answer- 4) Sukhoi-30 MKI
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully test fired the first ever Extended Range Version of BrahMos
Supersonic Cruise Missile (Air launched version) from Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jet on the
designated target in Bay of Bengal region.
i. The range of the Extended range version of BrahMos missile is around 350 kilometres (km) from its
original 290 km.
ii. The BrahMos missile achieved a supersonic speed of 2.8 Mach or almost three times the speed of
sound.
17. For which programme, ISRO recently (in May’22) tested a human-rated solid rocket
booster (HS200) from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh?
1) Shukrayaan
2) Aditya-1
3) Gaganyaan
4) Chandrayaan-3
5) Mangalyaan
Answer- 3) Gaganyaan
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the static test of human-rated
solid rocket booster (HS200) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh for
its Gaganyaan programme 2023.
i. The HS200 booster loaded with 203 tons of solid propellant was tested for a duration of 135
seconds. It is a 20 m long and 3.2m diameter booster that is the world’s second-largest operational
booster with solid propellant.
ii. The objective of Gaganyaan programme is to demonstrate indigenous capability to undertake
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18. NASA recently (in May '22) launched the Endurance mission into the atmosphere through
its three stage Oriole IIIA Sounding Rocket from Andøya Space’s Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard Launch
Facility in __________.
1) Norway
2) Los Angeles
3) Florida
4) Washington
5) Guiana
Answer- 1) Norway
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched its Endurance mission
through its three stage Oriole IIIA Sounding Rocket to an altitude of 475 miles into the atmosphere,
from Andøya Space’s Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard Launch Facility in Norway.
i. The mission aimed at investigating how Earth supports life while other planets like Mars, Venus
don’t.
ii. The Endurance Mission carries instruments to measure Earth’s electric potential which deployed 8
booms, 1 hinged sensor and 2 sprung loaded caps.
OBITUARY
19. Padma Shri awardee ‘Rama Kant Shukla’ recently (in May '22) passed away. In which field
did he receive the Padma Shri award in 2013?
1) Medicine
3) Social Work
4) Public Service
5) Art
Explanation:
Padma Shri Dr Rama Kant Shukla, a profound Sanskrit and Hindi Scholar, has passed away in
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh(UP).
i. Dr Rama Kant Shukla is the founder general secretary of Devavani Parishad in Delhi, and the
founding chairman and editor of “Arvacinasamskrtam”, a quarterly journal in Sanskrit.
ii. The Government of India(GoI) honoured him with Padma Shri in 2013 for literature and
education and he was honoured with the President’s Award under the Sanskrit category in 2009.
STATE NEWS
20.________ became India's 1st state to restore the old pension scheme in order to provide
income to retired employees.
1) Assam
2) Tripura
3) West Bengal
4) Jharkhand
5) Chhattisgarh

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Explanation:
Chhattisgarh has become the first state in the country to restore the old pension scheme in order
to provide assured income to retired employees.
i. The state issued Gazette notification to switch back to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) from National
Pension Scheme (NPS) will be effective from April 1, 2022.
ii. The state has also sent a detailed proposal to Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
(PFRDA) to withdraw ‘17,000 crore accrued under the market-driven National Pension System (NPS)
since November 2004.
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21. What is the tagline of Union Bank of India?

1) Always You First
2) Good People to Bank with
3) We value you
Answer- 2) Good People to Bank with
Explanation:
About Union Bank of India (UBI):
Managing Director & CEO– Rajkiran Rai G
Merged Banks– Andhra Bank, and Corporation Bank
Tagline– Good People to Bank with
22. Who is the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) Ministry ?
2) Kiren Rijiju
5) Raj Kumar Singh
Answer- 4) Narendra Singh Tomar
Explanation:
About Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW):
Union Minister– Narendra Singh Tomar (Constituency – Morena, Madhya Pradesh)
Ministers of state – Shobha Karandlaje (Constituency – Udupi Chikmagalur, Karnataka); Kailash
Choudhary (Constituency – Barmer, Rajasthan)
23. In which year the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was established?
1) 1990
2) 1981
3) 1978
4) 1966
5) 1935

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Answer- 4) 1966
Explanation:
About United Nations Development Programme (UNDP):
Administrator – Achim Steiner
Headquarters – New York City, United States of America
24. Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) was launched
by which ministry?
5) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Answer- 1) Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation:
Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) was launched by the
Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India in June 2011.
i. The Mission aims at creating efficient and effective institutional platforms for the rural poor
enabling them to increase household income through sustainable livelihood enhancements and
improved access to financial services.
ii. In November 2015, the program was renamed Deendayal Antayodaya Yojana (DAY-NRLM).
25. In which state Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Manipur
2) Mizoram
3) Assam
4) Sikkim
5) Tripura
Answer- 4) Sikkim
Explanation:
The Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS) is located in the state of Sikkim.
Note- Scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have reported the first photographic evidence
of Sambar deer in Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary and adjoining area of East Sikkim.
26. What is the capital of Israel?

1) Amman
2) Jerusalem
3) Baghdad
4) Tehran
5) Kabul
Answer- 2) Jerusalem

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Explanation:
About Israel
Capital- Jerusalem
Currency- Israeli shekel
27. Who is the current (as of May’22) Managing Director (MD) of Export-Import Bank of India
(Exim Bank)?
1) Rajkiran Rai G
2) S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao
3) Harsha Bangari
4) Shanti Lal Jain
5) Hasmukh Adhia
Answer- 3) Harsha Bangari
Explanation:
About Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank):
MD – Harsha Bangari
Founded – 1982
28. Who is the current (as of May’22) president of the World Bank?
1) David Malpass
2) James D. Wolfensohn
3) Robert B. Zoellick
4) Paul D. Wolfowitz
5) Jim Yong Kim
Answer- 1) David Malpass
Explanation:
About World Bank:
Headquarters- Washington, D.C. United States
President– David Malpass
Founded-1944
Motto- ‘’Working for a World Free of Poverty’’
29. What is the currency of Algeria?

1) Algerian Dalasi
2) Algerian Euro
3) Algerian Dirham
4) Algerian Peso
5) Algerian Dinar
Answer- 5) Algerian Dinar
Explanation:
About Algeria:
Capital- Algiers
Currency- Algerian Dinar
President- Abdelmadjid Tebboune

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respective field?
1) Ramachandraiah- Medicine
2) J K Bajaj - Literature and Education
3) Akhone Asgar Ali Basharat- Literature and Education
4) Only 2 & 3
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
Akhone Asgar Ali Basharat- Literature and Education
J K Bajaj - Literature and Education
Ramachandraiah- Art

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1. Name the India’s 1st ‘Made-In-India’ electric bus that was launched by EKA electric vehicle
manufacturer company in May 2022.
1) EKA A2
2) EKA C9
3) EKA B6
4) EKA P1
5) EKA E9
Answer- 5) EKA E9
Explanation:
EKA, a commercial electric vehicle manufacturer and a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries, has unveiled
the E9, a new electric bus. The e-bus was introduced at the Pune Alternate Fuel Conclave (AFC) by
Maharashtra’s Minister for Tourism and Environment, Aaditya Thackeray, alongside Sudhir Mehta,
Chairman of EKA and Pinnacle Industries Limited.
i. The EKA E9 is claimed to be the country’s first completely ‘Made-In-India’ 9- metre pure electric,
zero-emission bus.
ii. The E9, according to EKA, is the first battery-electric bus with a new streamlined vehicle design,
optimised power and range, and the battery system is safe, durable, and efficient, with a powerful Li-
Ion battery suitable for city operations.
2. In May 2022, National Skill Development Corporation International (NSDCI) signed an MoU
with Hindustan Ports Private Limited to set up Skill India International Centre in which city?
2) Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
3) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
5) Surat, Gujarat
Answer- 3) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) International(NSDCI) and Hindustan Ports Private
Limited(HPPL), the Indian unit of United Arab Emirates(UAE)’s DP World have signed an MoU to set
up Skill India International Centre at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
i. This aims to skill Indian youth for pursuing overseas employment opportunities in logistics, port
operations and allied areas.
ii. This will also strengthen the relationship between UAE and India and help enhance workforce
productivity.
3. Which state’s Startup Policy was recently (in May’22) launched by the PM Narendra Modi?
1) Jharkhand
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Rajasthan

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4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Answer- 2) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi launched the “Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy” during the
Madhya Pradesh Startup Conclave held at Indore, Madhya Pradesh (MP) and addressed the startup
community through video conferencing.
i. He also launched the Madhya Pradesh Startup portal which will promote the startup ecosystem.
ii. The new startup policy of MP offers special attention to the development of the startup ecosystem
and it will provide an additional 20% support to women-led start-ups and create enthusiasm for
innovation and start-ups among school and college-level students through special programs.
4. Bhagwant Khuba, Minister of State (MoS) of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE),
recently (in May '22) addressed Intersolar Europe 2022 on "India’s Solar Energy Market".
Intersolar Europe 2022 was held in which city?
2) Beijing, China
3) Milan, Italy
4) Munich, Germany
5) Paris, France
Answer- 4) Munich, Germany
Explanation:
Bhagwant Khuba, Minister of State (MoS), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) delivered a
keynote address at the investment promotion event on “India’s Solar Energy Market” at Intersolar
Europe 2022 held at Messe München exhibition centre, Munich, Germany.
i. The event was organized by the Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF).
ii. Intersolar Europe 2022, the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry, took place from 11th
May to 13th May 2022.
5. In which country the world’s longest suspension footbridge named “Sky Bridge 721” was
opened?
1) Czech Republic
2) Romania
3) Slovakia
4) Lithuania
5) Hungary
Answer- 1) Czech Republic
Explanation:
The world’s longest suspension footbridge named “Sky Bridge 721”, was opened in Dolní Morava,
Czech Republic for tourists. The bridge connects two mountain ridges and hangs 95 metres above the
valley of the Mlýnský Stream.
i. The Sky Bridge 721, 721 metres (2365 feet) long and 1.2-meter-wide, was constructed at a cost of
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ii. Sky Bridge 721 is 154 metres longer than the current Guinness World Record holder suspension
footbridge, the Baglung Parbat Footbridge (567 metres) in Gandaki Province, Nepal.
BANKING AND FINANCE
6. Name the bank that recently (in May’22) partnered with SpiceJet to launch co-branded credit
cards.
1) IndusInd Bank
2) YES Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
SpiceJet, an Indian low-cost airline, has partnered with Axis Bank, India’s third largest private sector
bank, to Launch the most lucrative co-branded credit cards, which are available in 2 variants: SpiceJet
Axis Bank Voyage and Voyage Black. It will be powered by Visa and will provide customers with a
variety of privileges and benefits.
i. The products are designed to allow users to utilize their daily spending rewards to book flights and
add-ons, encouraging both travel and digital payments while also incorporating SpiceJet’s SpiceClub
frequent flyer club benefits.
7. In May 2022, the Indian government made the requirement of a Permanent Account Number
(PAN) or Aadhaar number mandatory for deposits or withdrawals of ______ or more in a Fiscal
Year(FY).
1) Rs. 20 lakh
2) Rs. 40 lakh
3) Rs. 30 lakh
4) Rs. 10 lakh
5) Rs. 50 lakh
Answer- 1) Rs. 20 lakh
Explanation:
The Indian government has made the requirement of a Permanent Account Number (PAN) or
Aadhaar number mandatory for deposits or withdrawals of Rs. 20 lakh or more in a fiscal year, or
for creating a current account.
i. On May 10, 2022, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued a notification in this regard called
the Income–tax (Fifteenth Amendment) Rules, 2022 and the new regulations will take effect from May
26, 2022.
ii. PAN is currently required for cash deposits of Rs 50,000 or more per day. With these rules, a
threshold of Rs 20 lakh has been set for the entire financial year, by this step, the Income Tax
Department is monitoring high-value cash transactions, deposits, and withdrawals where the
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8. For which bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently (in May’22) imposed restrictions
on withdrawals of current and savings accounts?
1) Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Bank Niyamitha
2) Indian Mercantile Cooperative Bank
3) Shankarrao Pujari Nutan Nagari Sahakari Bank
4) Mantha Urban Cooperative Bank
5) Laxmi Cooperative Bank
Answer- 3) Shankarrao Pujari Nutan Nagari Sahakari Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed several restrictions on Shankarrao Pujari Nutan
Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur in Maharashtra, including on withdrawals, in
view of the lender’s deteriorating financial position. The restrictions will be in effect for six months
from the close of business on May 13, 2022, and are subject to review.
RBI has issued restrictions in the exercise of its powers under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation
Act, 1949, read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, (As Applicable to Co-operative
Societies).
9. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Forbes Global 2000 List 2022
released in May 2022?
1) Berkshire Hathaway, United States of America (USA) tops the list for the 1st time.
2) Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) was ranked 53rd on the list (global) and 1st
among Indian companies.
3) The ONGC (global rank: 209) was ranked as India’s 2nd largest with a market value of USD24.39
billion.
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
According to the Forbes Global 2000 List 2022, which ranks the world’s largest companies using 4
metrics (sales, profits, assets, and market value):
• Berkshire Hathaway, United States of America (USA) tops the list for the first time since Forbes
started publishing the Global 2000 in 2003.
• Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) was ranked 53rd on the list (global) and 1st
among Indian companies.
• Reliance Industries is followed by the State Bank of India (SBI) (global rank: 105) as India’s 2nd
largest with a market value of USD 58.39 billion.

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10. Who was recently (in May’22) elected as the President of Confederation of Indian Industry
(CII) for 2022-23?
1) T V Narendran
2) Shobana Kamineni
3) R Dinesh
4) Rakesh Bharti Mittal
5) Sanjiv Bajaj
Answer- 5) Sanjiv Bajaj
Explanation:
Sanjiv Bajaj, Chairman and Managing Director for Bajaj Finserv Limited, took charge as the
President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for 2022-23. Sanjiv Bajaj takes over Presidential
responsibility from T V Narendran, CEO and managing director of Tata Steel Limited.
i. Pawan Munjal, chairman and CEO of Hero MotoCorp, has taken over as CII president-designate for
2022-23.
ii. R Dinesh, executive vice-chairman, TVS Supply Chain Solutions was named vice-president for 2022-
23.
11. Which organisation/ministry recently (in May '22) launched the National Data and
Analytics Platform (NDAP) to improve access & use of published Indian government data?

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4) NITI Aayog
Answer- 4) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog has launched the National Data and
Analytics Platform (NDAP) which aims to improve access and use of published Indian government
data.
i. The platform provides standardised datasets from across India’s vast landscape of administrative
data. NDAP helps users to search, merge, visualize and download datasets with ease.
OBITUARY
12. Padma Shri Awardee ‘Bhagirath Prasad Tripathi’ also known as Vagish Shastri recently (in
May '22) passed away. In which field did he receive the Padma Shri award in 2018?
2) Medicine
3) Social Work
4) Public Service
5) Art
Explanation:
Padma Shri awardee and Sanskrit Scholar Bhagirath Prasad Tripathi also known as Vagish Shastri
passed away in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
i. Shastri had invented a unique technique of teaching Sanskrit grammar called ‘Vagyoga’, a mnemonic
method to understand the soul of words.
ii. He also received the fourth highest civilian award – Padma Shri in 2018 for his contributions in the
field of Literature and Education.
13. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan recently (in May' 22) passed away. He is the president
of which country?
1) Iraq
2) United Arab Emirates
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Qatar
5) Kuwait
Answer- 2) United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ruler of Abu Dhabi and the President of the United Arab
Emirates(UAE) has passed away.
i. Under the constitution, Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, would act as president until the federal council which groups the rulers
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IMPORTANT DAYS
14. What is the theme of World Migratory Bird Day 2022 that was observed across the globe on
14th May 2022?
1) Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a Bird!
2) Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution
3) Their Future is our Future
4) Birds Connect Our World
5) Impact of Light Pollution on Migratory Birds
Answer- 5) Impact of Light Pollution on Migratory Birds
Explanation:
World Migratory Bird Day(WMBD), a United Nations(UN)-backed global campaign annually observed
across the world on 2 occasions (two peak days each year), the second Saturday of May and
October, with an aim to create awareness about the importance of the conservation of migratory
birds and their habitats.
i. World Migratory Bird Day 2022 will be observed on 14th May 2022 and 8th October 2022.
ii. The theme of World Migratory Bird day 2022 is “Impact of Light Pollution on Migratory Birds”
and the slogan of the World Migratory Bird Day 2022 is “Dim the Lights for Birds at Night!”.
15. The 1st International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) 2022 was observed across the globe by
the United Nations (UN) on ____________.
1) 11th May 2022
2) 14th May 2022
3) 12th May 2022
4) 15th May 2022
5) 13th May 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) is annually observed across the
globe on 12th May to create global awareness on the importance of plant health towards ending
hunger, reducing poverty, protecting biodiversity and the environment, and boosting economic
development.
i. 12th May 2022 marks the observance of the first ever International Day of Plant Health.
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16. Where is the Headquarters of Axis Bank?

1) Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
2) Thrissur, Kerala

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Explanation:
About Axis Bank:
MD & CEO – Amitabh Chaudhry
Establishment – 1993 (Began Operation- 1994)
Tagline – Badhti Ka Naam Zindagi
17. What is the capital of Czech Republic?

1) Prague
2) Minsk
3) Gitega
4) Moroni
5) Bogota
Answer- 1) Prague
Explanation:
About Czech Republic:
President– Miloš Zeman
Prime Minister– Petr Fiala
Capital– Prague
Currency– Czech koruna(crowns)
18. Which country will host the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup?
1) New Zealand
2) India
3) Germany
4) France
5) Spain
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
India will host the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in October 2022.
Note-Spain and Germany have qualified for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, to be held in India in
October 2022 and the matches will be held in Bhubaneswar, Margao and Navi Mumbai.
19. What is the currency of Seychelles?

1) Dollar
2) Peso
3) Rufiyaa
4) Pound
5) Rupee
Answer- 5) Rupee
Explanation:
Currency of Seychelles is Seychellois Rupee and capital of Seychelles is Victoria
Note- Under Mission SAGAR IX, Indian Naval Ship Gharial in South West Indian Ocean, called at Port
Victoria in Seychelles from May 11 to May 14. The naval ship delivered saluting guns and ammunition
as well as a 15 m Waver Rider Patrol Boat to the island nation.

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20. In which state is Rampur located, which is in news recently?

1) Jharkhand
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Answer- 4) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Rampur is the city of Uttar Pradesh
i. In May 2022, India's first "Amrit Sarovar" will be inaugurated by the Union Minister for Minority
Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Uttar Pradesh Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh at Patwai,
Rampur in Uttar Pradesh.
ii. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called for having at least 75 ponds in every district in the 75th
year of India's Independence, calling them 'Amrit Sarovar'
21. Who released the book, “Modi@20 Dreams Meet Delivery” in May 2022?
1) M Venkaiah Naidu
2) Raj Nath Singh
3) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
4) Amit Shah
5) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer- 1) M Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation:
Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu released the book “Modi@20 Dreams Meet Delivery” in
New Delhi in May 2022.
i. The book is a compilation of chapters authored by eminent intellectuals & domain experts, edited &
compiled by BlueKraft Digital Foundation. The book was published by Rupa Publications.
ii. It highlights the political life of PM Narendra Modi’s past 20 years, ranging from his tenure as
Gujarat Chief Minister (CM) to PM of India.
22. Mountaineer ‘Lhakpa Sherpa’ scaled Mount Everest for the 10th time in May 2022.
Lhakpa Sherpa belongs to which country?
1) Bangladesh
2) Bhutan
3) India
4) Nepal
5) China
Answer- 4) Nepal
Explanation:
Nepali climber Lhakpa Sherpa has broken her own record by climbing Mount Everest, the world's
highest mountain above sea level, for the 10th time.
i. The 48-year-old woman scaled the 8,848.86-metre (29,031.69-foot), snow-capped summit and
reached the top of the peak.

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23. How many alphanumeric numbers are there in a PAN card?

1) 11
2) 10
3) 9
4) 12
5) 8
Answer- 2) 10
Explanation:
The permanent account number (PAN) is a 10-digit alphanumeric number, which is used as your
identity proof, issued by the Income Tax Department.
i. The first five characters are letters from the English alphabet, the next four characters are numbers
and the last character is also a letter.
24. The Unique Identification Authority of India is a statutory authority under which ministry?
4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer- 2) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Explanation:
Aadhaar is a Unique Identification number (UID) issued by the Unique Identification Authority of
India (UIDAI), which is a statutory authority established under the provisions of the Aadhaar
(Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (“Aadhaar Act
2016”).
i. UIDAI was established on 12 July 2016 by the Government of India, under the Ministry of
Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
25. In which state India's first Food Security Mart was located?
1) Karnataka
2) Telangana
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
India's first Food Security Mart is located in Kochi, Kerala.
i. In May 2022, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal visited India's first Food
Security Mart, a revolutionary initiative by the Twenty20 party led by Sabu Jacob in
Kizhakkambalam, Kochi, Kerala.
26. Ayodhya is a city situated on the banks of _______ river.

1) Saryu
2) Tapti
3) Godawari

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4) Narmada
5) Mahi
Answer- 1) Saryu
Explanation:
Ayodhya is a city situated on the banks of holy river Saryu. In the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,
Ayodhya is located and it is also known as Saket.
27. Which of the following country is Not a member of G20 countries?

1) Argentina
2) Mexico
3) Russia
4) Ecuador
5) Indonesia
Answer- 4) Ecuador
Explanation:
The members of the G20 are: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India,
Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the
United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union. Spain is also invited as a permanent
guest.
i. In May 2022, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has asked people to participate in the Logo
Design Contest for India’s forthcoming G20 Presidency.
28. In which state is the Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Karnataka
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
About Maharashtra:
Governor – Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Bird Sanctuary (BS) – Nandur Madhyameshwar BS, Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, Jayakwadi
Bird Sanctuary BS
Festivals – Gudi Padwa, Narali Purnima, Ellora Festival
29. Where is the Headquarters of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India?
1) New Delhi, Delhi

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Explanation:
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra was
launched in January 2000
Actress-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt was awarded by PETA India for being the first Indian director to
'pledge never to use animals in films'.
30. Amalthea is the moon of which planet?

1) Uranus
2) Jupiter
3) Saturn
4) Mars
5) Neptune
Answer- 2) Jupiter
Explanation:
The moon Amalthea is one of Jupiter’s 53 named satellites; it was the first to be discovered after the
four Galilean moons, and it is the fifth-largest overall.
i. According to recent (in May’22) findings, Amalthea appears to radiate out more heat than it receives
from the sun, which NASA suggests may be due to Jupiter’s magnetic field or from tidal stresses.
ii. In terms of proximity to Jupiter, Amalthea is the planet’s third moon — it takes just 12 hours to
make a full orbit.

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1. Which of the following points are ‘Correct’ with respect to the 1st Incredible India
International Cruise Conference 2022?
A) 1st Incredible India International Cruise Conference 2022(IIICC-2022) was held at Mumbai,
Maharashtra with the ‘Captain Cruzo’ mascot
B) It was jointly organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of
India and FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry).
C) Eight MoUs were signed between Mumbai Port Trust, Inland Waterways Authority of India
(IWAI).
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The 2 day 1st Incredible India International Cruise Conference 2022(IIICC-2022) was held at Mumbai,
Maharashtra with the ‘Captain Cruzo’ mascot and the IIICC was inaugurated by Union Minister Shri
Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways(MoPS&W) along with Minister of
State (MoS) Shri Shripad Naik, (MoPS&W).
i. It was jointly organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India and
FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry).
ii. Eight Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between Mumbai Port Trust, Inland
Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).
iii. The government has set up a Task Force under the Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and the
Shipping secretary as its vice-chairman.
2. Which of the following Indian Start-ups has ‘Not joined’ the World Economic Forum (WEF) ‘s
Technology Pioneers Network 2022 (as of May’22)?
1) Pandocorp
2) UpGrad
3) Vahan
4) SmartCoin Financials
5) Recykal
Answer- 2) UpGrad
Explanation:
About 100 innovative tech firms have joined the Technology Pioneers Network 2022, with five of
them being Indian start-ups. This was announced ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2022
annual meeting which is going to be held from May 22 – 26 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.

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5 Indian startup
• Vahan – is building a full-stack labour marketplace for blue-collar workers.
• SmartCoin Financials – is a tech-driven financial inclusion platform empowering the underserved.
• Recykal – is Asia’s first circular economy marketplace.
• Proeon – is creating next-generation plant proteins with superior taste, texture and nutrition.
• Pandocorp – is making supply chain execution intelligent with a fast logistics cloud.
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3. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Recent (in May’22) step taken
by the Reserve Bank of India?
A) RBI permitted the lending by Commercial Banks to NBFCs and Small Finance Banks (SFBs)
to NBFC-Microfinance institutions (MFI)s, for the purpose of on-lending to priority sectors.
B) Bank credit to NBFCs (including Infrastructure Finance Companies-IFCs) for on-lending will
be allowed up to an overall limit of 3% of an individual bank’s total priority sector lending in
case of commercial banks.
C) In case of SFBs, credit to NBFC-MFIs and other MFIs will be allowed up to an overall limit of
10% of an individual bank’s total PSL.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) permitted commercial banks to continue providing credit facility to
NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies) for the purpose of on-lending to certain priority sectors.
The same is applicable for lending by Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to NBFC-MFIs (Microfinance
institutions). This facility was earlier allowed till March 31, 2022.
i. Bank credit to NBFCs (including Housing Finance Companies-HFCs) for on-lending will be
allowed up to an overall limit of 5% of an individual bank’s total Priority Sector Lending (PSL) in case
of commercial banks.
ii. In case of SFBs, credit to NBFC-MFIs and other MFIs (Societies, Trusts, etc.) which are members of
RBI recognized ‘Self-Regulatory Organisation’ of the sector, will be allowed up to an overall limit of
10% of an individual bank’s total PSL.
iii. SFBs are allowed to lend to registered NBFC-MFIs and other MFIs which have Gross Loan Portfolio
(GLP) of up to Rs 500 crore as on March 31, 2022, for this purpose.
4. Name the personality who recently (in May’22) topped the Forbes’ Top 10 List (2022) of the
World’s Highest-Paid Athletes.
1) Roger Federer
2) LeBron James
3) Cristiano Ronaldo

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4) Tom Brady
5) Lionel Messi
Answer- 5) Lionel Messi
Explanation:
Lionel Messi, a football player from Argentina is reportedly earning pre-tax gross earnings of $130
million a year from on-field and off-field pursuits on the Forbes’ Top 10 List 2022 of the World’s
Highest-Paid Athletes followed by LeBron James, an American professional basketball player, and
Cristiano Ronaldo,a Portuguese Professional Footballer.
i. Forbes’ top 10 list of the world’s highest-paid athletes includes three soccer players(Football), four
basketballers, one tennis legend, a professional American football league i.e National Football League
(NFL) icon and a boxing champion.
5. Who recently (in May’22) became the Chief Minister (CM) of Tripura after the resignation of
Biplab Kumar Dev?
1) Manik Saha
2) Samir Ranjan Barman
3) Manik Sarkar
4) Nripen Chakraborty
5) Dasarath Deb
Answer- 1) Manik Saha
Explanation:
Dr. Manik Saha, the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of Tripura and a Rajya Sabha
member, was sworn in as the Chief Minister (CM) of Tripura.
i. His appointment followed the sudden resignation of his predecessor, Biplab Kumar Dev, who took
office as the BJP’s first CM in Tripura in 2018.
ii. Manik Saha was sworn in as the 12th CM of Tripura, and Governor Satyadeo Narayan Arya
administered the oath of office to him in the Raj Bhawan in Agartala, Tripura.
6. Name the personality who was recently (in May’22) appointed as the 25th Chief Election
Commissioner (CEC)?
1) Sunil Arora
2) Harishankar Brahma
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Achal Kumar Jyoti
5) Sushil Chandra
Answer- 3) Rajiv Kumar
Explanation:
The Former Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar assumed charge as 25th Chief Election Commissioner
(CEC), replacing the Incumbent Sushil Chandra who retired on May 14 2022.
i. Rajiv Kumar’s major task will be to hold and oversee the President and the Vice-President elections,
which are due to be conducted in July-August 2022.

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7. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was recently (in May '22) elected as the president of
Which country?
1) Kuwait
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Qatar
5) Iraq
Explanation:
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (popularly known as MBZ) has been
unanimously elected President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the Federal Supreme Council.
He is also the Ruler of Abu Dhabi (UAE).
i. According to the Ministry of Presidential Affairs (UAE), he will succeed the late Sheikh Khalifa bin
Zayed Al Nahyan, former President of the UAE, and his appointment is made in accordance with
Article 51 of the Constitution
Note- This is only the third time the UAE has selected a president since its independence in 1971.
8. Who was recently (in May’22) elected as the President of Somalia?

1) Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed
2) Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
3) Mohamed Osman Jawari
4) Sharif Sheikh Ahmed
5) Aden Madobe
Answer- 2) Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
Explanation:
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Somalia’s former leader, has been elected as President of Somalia,
defeating Mohamed Abudallahi Mohamed (also known as Farmajo).Farmajo served as President of
Somalia since 2017.
i. He served as president of Somalia from 2012 to 2017 and was beaten by Farmajo in the presidential
election 2017.
ii. This is only the third time that an indirect presidential election has been held in Somalia.
9. Which company recently (in May’22) decided to buy Ambuja Cements and its subsidiary ACC
stake for $10.5 bn from Holcim limited?
1) Mahindra Group
2) Reliance Industries Ltd
3) Tata Group
4) Aditya Birla Group
5) Adani Group
Answer- 5) Adani Group

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Explanation:
Adani Group which belongs to Gautam Adani is set to acquire swiss multinational company Holcim’s
stake in Indian companies Ambuja Cements and its subsidiary ACC for $10.5 bn (around Rs 81,361
crore), including the open offers.
i. The value for the Holcim stake and open offer consideration for Ambuja Cements and ACC is USD
10.5 billion, which makes this the largest-ever acquisition by Adani, and India’s largest-ever M&A
transaction in the infrastructure and materials space.
10. Union Ministry Ashwini Vaishnaw recently (in May '22) launched the GatiShakti Sanchar
portal for Centralised Right of Way (RoW) approvals.
Which ministry developed the Portal?
2) Ministry of Communications
3) Ministry of Railways
Answer- 2) Ministry of Communications
Explanation:
The Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Communications (MoC), Ministry of Electronics
and Information Technology (Meity) launched the GatiShakti Sanchar portal for Centralised Right of
Way (RoW) approvals.
i. The portal has been developed by Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (MP)-based MP state Electronics
Development Corporation on behalf of Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of
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ii. It was launched on the lines of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP) and The timely disposal
of RoW applications, within a span of 20 to 22 days from around 100 days, will enable speedy
infrastructure creation resulting in the timely rollout of 5G Network also.
11. In May 2022, National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) initiated taxi trials for the evaluation
of an indigenously developed digital anti-skid braking system for _________ aircraft.
1) Tejas Mark-IA
2) Sukhoi 57
3) SARAS MK II
4) Sukhoi 30MKI
5) Mikoyan 29
Answer- 3) SARAS MK II
Explanation:
The digital anti-skid brake management system designed for SARAS Mark 2(SARAS MK II), 19 seat
Light Transport aircraft, has been successfully validated by the National Aerospace Laboratories(NAL)
in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
i. NAL is part of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) labs, has developed a state-of-the-
art brake by wire electro-hydraulic braking system for civil aircraft for the first time in India.
ii. Taxi Trial of the Anti-Skid Brake System was conducted at the speed of about 30 knots and the
results were highly satisfactory.
SPORTS
12. Which of the following point is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the 2022 Badminton World
Federation (BWF) Thomas Cup and Uber Cup?
1) Team India Men’s Badminton won the 30th edition of BWF Thomas Cup 2022 after beating the 14-
time champion Thailand.
2) In the First Men’s Singles, Lakshya Sen defeated Indonesia’s Anthony Sinisuka Ginting.
3) In the Second Men’s Singles, Kidambi Srikanth defeated Jonatan Christie and secured a historic
victory for India.
4) South Korea won the 2022 BWF Uber Cup, badminton’s world women’s team championship,
defeating the 15 time Champions China.
5) The 2022 Thomas Cup and Uber Cup was held at Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand in May 2022.
Answer- 1) Team India Men’s Badminton won the 30th edition of BWF Thomas Cup 2022 after
beating the 14-time champion Thailand.
Explanation:
Team India Men’s Badminton won the 32nd edition of Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thomas
Cup 2022 after beating the 14-time champion Indonesia.
i. In the First Men’s Singles, the World championship bronze medallist Lakshya Sen defeated
Indonesia’s Anthony Sinisuka Ginting.
ii. In the Second Men’s Singles, the World championship silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth defeated
Jonatan Christie by 21-15, 23-21 and secured a historic victory for India by leading 3-0.
iii. South Korea won the 2022 BWF Uber Cup, badminton’s world women’s team championship,
defeating the 15 time Champions China.
iv. The 2022 Thomas Cup was held at Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand from 8 to 15 May 2022.

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13. In the Italian Open 2022, ________ from Serbia won the men’s singles and also won his 38th
Masters 1000 title, while Iga Swiatek from _____ won the women’s singles in the tournament.
1) Novak Djokovic; Poland
2) Stefanos Tsitsipas; Tunisia
3) Viktor Troicki; Greece
4) Stefanos Tsitsipas; Poland
5) Novak Djokovic; Tunisia
Answer- 1) Novak Djokovic; Poland
Explanation:
The World no. 1 Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has won the 79th edition of the 2022
Internazionali BNL d’Italia of Rome title (Italian Open) after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas from Greece
in Men’s Singles and also won his 38th Masters 1,000 title after the victory over Casper Ruud in the
semi-finals held on May 14 2022.
i. In the Women’s Singles, Iga Swiatek from Poland (World No. 1 by Women’s Tennis Association)
defeated Ons Jabeur from Tunisia by 6-2, 6-2 to claim her fifth tournament victory. It was also her
28th win in a row.
ii. The Italian open 2022 title is his first title in this year (2022) and sixth in Rome (Previously in the
year 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015 & 2020).
iii. The tournament was held at Foro Italico, Rome, Italy, between May 2 to May 15 2022.
OBITUARY
14. Former Cricketer Andrew Symonds recently (in May '22) passed away. Which Country does
he belong to?
1) Sri Lanka
2) West Indies
3) Australia
4) New Zealand
5) England
Answer- 3) Australia
Explanation:
Andrew Symonds, former Australian all-rounder, died in a car accident outside Townsville in
Queensland state of Australia.
i. He played 26 test matches and 198 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for Australia and won Two back-
to-back 50 over World Cups in 2003 and 2007.
IMPORTANT DAYS
15. What is the theme of the International Day of Families 2022 that was observed across the
globe by the United Nations (UN) on 15th May 2022?
1) Families in Development: Copenhagen & Beijing + 25
2) Families, education and well-being
3) Families and inclusive societies
4) Families and Urbanization
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Answer- 4) Families and Urbanization

Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Families 2022 was observed across the globe on
15th May 2022 with the theme of “Families and Urbanization”.
i. The day was observed to create awareness about the issues related to the family and to increase the
knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families.
16. When was the National Dengue Day 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 14th May 2022
2) 16th May 2022
3) 13th May 2022
4) 15th May 2022
5) 17th May 2022
Explanation:
National Dengue Day 2022 was observed across India on 16th May 2022 to create awareness about
Dengue, a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
i. National Dengue Day is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoH&FW) ,
Government of India which aims to create awareness about dengue and its preventive methods.
ii. The virus responsible for causing dengue is called dengue virus (DENV) and it is transmitted by
female mosquitoes mainly of the species Aedes aegypti infected with any one of the four dengue
viruses.
17. The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Living Together in Peace 2022 was
observed across the globe on ___________.
1) 17th May 2022
2) 14th May 2022
3) 16th May 2022
4) 13th May 2022
5) 15th May 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Living Together in Peace 2022 was observed
across the globe on 16th May 2022 to promote inclusion, tolerance, solidarity and peace amongst the
diverse communities of people.
i. The first-ever International Day of Living Together in Peace was observed on 16th May 2018.
18. The International Day of Light (IDL) 2022 was observed across the globe on 16th May 2022
to mark the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by _______
physicists.
1) Theodore Maiman
2) Albert Einstein
3) Ernest Rutherford
4) J.J Thomson
5) James Chadwick

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Answer- 1) Theodore Maiman

Explanation:
International Day of Light(IDL) 2022 was observed across the globe on 16th May 2022 to celebrate
the role of light in science, culture and art, education, and sustainable development, and in fields as
diverse as medicine, communications, and energy.
i. The first ever International Day of Light was observed on 16th May 2018.
ii. The day marks the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by physicist and
engineer, Theodore Maiman
19. When was Vesak Day or Buddha Purnima 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 13th May 2022
2) 16th May 2022
3) 14th May 2022
4) 17th May 2022
5) 15th May 2022
Explanation:
Vesak Day or Buddha Purnima is annually celebrated by members of the Buddhist community
across the world on the first full moon day of the month of Vaisakh, which usually falls in April-May of
the Gregorian calendar. The day is observed based on the Asian lunisolar calendar.
i. The Buddha Purnima 2022 falls on 16th May 2022.
ii. The day marks the birth, enlightenment(nirvana), and death(parinirvana) of Siddhartha Gautama,
or Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism who later became “The Buddha”.
CA STATIC GK
20. Who is the current (as of May’22) president of the World Economic Forum (WEF)?
1) Wu Bangguo
2) Klaus Schwab
3) Huang Ju
4) Borge Brende
5) Thomas Banchoff
Answer- 4) Borge Brende
Explanation:
About World Economic Forum (WEF):
Established – 1971
Headquarters – Cologny, canton of Geneva, Switzerland
Founder – Klaus Schwab
President – Borge Brende
21. Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary is located in _______ state.

1) Tripura
2) Assam
3) Nagaland
4) Mizoram

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5) Manipur
Answer- 1) Tripura
Explanation:
About Tripura:
Governor – Satyadeo Narain Arya
Festivals – Pilak Festival; Kharchi Puja
Wild life Sanctuary – Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary; Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary
22. What is the capital of Somalia?

1) Manama
2) Moroni
3) Malabo
4) Majuro
5) Mogadishu
Answer- 5) Mogadishu
Explanation:
About Federal Republic of Somalia:
Prime Minister – Mohammed Hussein Roble
Capital City – Mogadishu
Currency – Somali Shilling (SOS)
23. Who is the current (as of May’22) union minister of the Tourism Ministry?
1) G. Kishan Reddy
2) Kiren Rijiju
5) Raj Kumar Singh
Answer- 1) G. Kishan Reddy
Explanation:
About Ministry of Tourism:
Union Minister– G. Kishan Reddy
Minister of State (MoS)– Shripad Yesso Naik
24. India’s first “Mixed World Heritage Site” on UNESCO World Heritage List, Khangchendzonga
National Park was located in which state?
1) Nagaland
2) Manipur
3) Tripura
4) Mizoram
5) Sikkim
Answer- 5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Khangchendzonga National Park (KNP), Sikkim has been inscribed as India’s first “Mixed World
Heritage Site” on UNESCO World Heritage List, by fulfilling the nomination criteria under both natural
and cultural heritage.

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Recently, The 47th statehood day of Sikkim was celebrated on May 16, Sikkim became 22nd state of
the Union of India on May 16, 1975 While in many modern narratives, the tale of the former kingdom
under the Namgyal dynasty acquiring Indian statehood begins in decades close to the 1970s.
25. Where is Gyanvapi Masjid located?

2) Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
3) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
5) Surat, Gujarat
Answer- 3) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Gyanvapi Masjid is located near the iconic Kashi Vishwanath temple in Uttar Pradesh’s
Varanasi.
i. Some historians believe that Mughal ruler Aurangzeb built the Gyanvapi mosque in the 17th century
by demolishing the temple.
Note- On May 12, 2022, the Varanasi court, in a landmark judgment on the Gyanvapi mosque, refused
to remove advocate commissioner Ajay Kumar Mishra, who was appointed for the survey of the
mosque and ordered a survey of the basement of the Gyanvapi mosque before May 17.
26. The Ujh river (or Ujjh river) is a tributary of the _____ river.
1) Beas River
2) Ravi River
3) Indus River
4) Jhelum River
5) Chenab River
Answer- 2) Ravi River
Explanation:
The Ujh river (or Ujjh river) is a tributary of the Ravi River that flows through the Kathua district in
the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
i. In May 2022 Union ministers Jitendra Singh and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday discussed the
progress of Ujh Multipurpose Project in Kathua region of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was co-
chaired by Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
27. Servants of India Society was founded by which freedom fighter?

1) Surendranath Banerjee
2) Bipin Chandra Pal
3) Lala Lajpat Rai
4) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
5) Dadabhai Naoroji
Answer- 4) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Explanation:
Servants of India Society was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale to unite and train Indians of
different ethnicity and religions in welfare work.

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i. On May 9, 2022, PM Modi pays tributes to Rabindranath Tagore, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Maharana
Pratap on their birth anniversary
28. In Which year the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) was implemented by the Ministry
of Housing and Urban Affairs?
1) 2015
2) 2017
3) 2018
4) 2016
5) 2014
Answer- 1) 2015
Explanation:
About Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban):
i. It is a flagship Mission of Government of India being implemented by the Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
ii. It envisions provision of ‘’Housing for All by 2022’’ target.
iii. Launched- 25th June, 2015.
Four components of PMAY-U:
In-situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR), Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS), Affordable Housing in
Partnership (AHP) and Beneficiary-led Individual House Construction/ Enhancement (BLC-N/ BLC-E)
29. Where is the headquarters of Open Financial Technologies Pvt Ltd?

1) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer- 4) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Explanation:
About Open Financial Technologies Pvt Ltd:
Founder & CEO – Anish Achuthan
30. Who will appoint the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

1) President
2) Governor
3) Chief Justice of India
4) Vice President
5) Prime Minister
Answer- 1) President
Explanation:
The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. They have a
tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

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i. The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for

administering Union and State election processes in India and the body administers elections to the
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Legislative Assemblies in India, and the offices of the President and
Vice President in the country.
ii. Part XV of the Indian constitution deals with elections, and establishes a commission for these
matters and Article 324 to 329 of the constitution deals with powers, function, tenure, eligibility, etc of
the commission and the member.

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1.Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary was recently (in May '22) notified as India’s 52nd Tiger
Reserve (TR).
The Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve became the 4th Tiger reserve in which state?
1) West Bengal
2) Bihar
3) Rajasthan
4) Odisha
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
The Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary covering Bundi, Bhilwara and Kota districts of Rajasthan was
notified as India’s 52nd Tiger Reserve (TR) and 4th Tiger reserve in Rajasthan.
i. The In-Principle approval was given by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), Ministry
of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) on July 5, 2021.
ii. The proposed Tiger reserve connects the two major tiger corridors of Ranthambore and Mukundra
reserves of Rajasthan, spread across 1,501.89 Square Kilometre and is also home to other wildlife
animals like Indian wolf, leopard, striped hyena, chinkara, antelope and foxes among other animals.
2. Which ministry recently (in May’22) launched the ‘BHARAT TAP initiative & Nirmal Jal
Prayas Initiative’ at the ‘Plumbex India’ exhibition at New Delhi, Delhi?
2) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
3) Ministry of Jal Shakti
5) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer- 5) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the BHARAT TAP initiative
and Nirmal Jal Prayas Initiative at the ‘Plumbex India’ exhibition at New Delhi.
i. BHARAT TAP was launched to provide low-flow, sanitary ware at scale and thereby reduce water
consumption at source considerably.
ii. National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) MAHI’s ‘Nirmal Jal Prayas’ initiative which
would save 500 crore litres of water per year.
3. As per the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief 36 (May 2022) report, which
country retained its position as the top recipient of remittances globally in 2021?
1) Egypt
2) Mexico

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3) Philippines
4) India
5) China
Answer- 4) India
Explanation:
The World Bank (WB) has released a report titled ‘Migration and Development Brief 36, May
2022: A War in a Pandemic: Implications of the Ukraine crisis and COVID-19 on Global Governance of
Migration and Remittance Flows’. In accordance to this, India retained its position as the top recipient
of remittances globally in 2021 worth $89.4 billion as compared to $82.73 billion in 2020.
i. It is followed by Mexico at 2nd place and China at 3rd, Philippines (4th), and Egypt (5th).
ii. The region of South Asia saw 7% gain in remittances to $157 billion in 2021.
4. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to PM Narendra Modi’s Visits to
Nepal in May 2022?
A) PM Modi and Nepal’s Prime Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba laid the foundation stone for the
construction of the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini,
Nepal.
B) The two countries signed and exchanged six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and
agreements.
C) The two countries agreed in principle to establish sister-city relations between Lumbini
(Nepal) and Kushinagar (Uttar Pradesh, India), which are among the holiest places of
Buddhism.
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On the invitation of Nepal’s Prime Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, Indian Prime Minister Narendra
Modi made an official visit to Lumbini in Nepal on May 16, 2022, coinciding with the auspicious event
of Buddha Purnima.
i. PM Modi and PM Deuba attended the “Shilanyas” ceremony and laid the foundation stone for the
construction of the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini, Nepal.
ii. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lumbini in Nepal, the two countries signed and
exchanged six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements.
iii. The two countries agreed in principle to establish sister-city relations between Lumbini (Nepal)
and Kushinagar (Uttar Pradesh, India), which are among the holiest places of Buddhism and represent
the two countries’ common Buddhist heritage.
5. As per the report released by Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles

(OICA) in May 2022, India has surpassed Germany to become _____ largest vehicle market in the
world.
1) 2nd
2) 4th

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3) 1st
4) 5th
5) 3rd
Answer- 2) 4th
Explanation:
According to the report released by Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles
(OICA), India has surpassed Germany to become 4th largest vehicle market in the world. The 1st
was occupied by China, followed by the US and Japan.
i. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, India sold 3,759,398 vehicles in 2021 as compared to 2,973,319
vehicles in Germany.
ii. This is almost 26 percent of growth and only country to register double digit growth among top5
countries.
BANKING AND FINANCE
6. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent (as of May’22) RBI data
on frauds that was reported by the 12 Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in all categories during
FY22?
A) Frauds in PSBs dropped over 51% to Rs 40,295.25 crore during FY22 as compared to Rs
81,921.54 crore in FY21.
B) The highest amount in fraud cases was reported by the State Bank of India (SBI) worth Rs
6,932.37 crore.
C) Among the transactions of high value frauds, Canara Bank reported frauds worth Rs
3,230.18 crore.
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
In accordance with the RBI data on frauds reported by the 12 Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in all
categories during FY22, there is over 51% dip in the amount involved in frauds to Rs 40,295.25 crore
during FY22 as compared to Rs 81,921.54 crore in FY21.
i. However, the pace of fraud cases declined to 7,940 in FY22 as compared to 9,933 incidents reported
in FY21.
ii. The highest amount in fraud cases was reported by the Punjab National Bank (PNB) worth Rs
9,528.95 crore involving 431 such incidents.
iii. Among the incidents of a large number of small value frauds, State Bank of India (SBI) reported
maximum frauds worth Rs 6,932.37 crore in 4,192 cases.
iv. Among the transactions of high value frauds, Canara Bank reported frauds worth Rs 3,230.18 crore
in just 90 cases.

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7. In May 2022, the World Bank approved _______ in funding for the Systems Reform Endeavour
for Transformed Health Achievement in Gujarat (SRESTHA-G) project’s implementation.
1) USD 120 million
2) USD 420 million
3) USD 350 million
4) USD 209 million
5) USD 500 million
Answer- 3) USD 350 million
Explanation:
The World Bank has approved USD 350 million in funding for the Systems Reform Endeavour for
Transformed Health Achievement in Gujarat (SRESTHA-G) project’s implementation.
i. The SRESTHA-G project will be worth USD 500 million, with the World Bank contributing USD 350
million. The project will encompass the transformation of key health delivery systems in Gujarat.
ii. The Gujarat government will implement the programme through the Health and Family Welfare
Department (HFWD).
8. In May 2022, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has amended Collective
Investment Scheme (CIS) regulations.
Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Amendments?
A) Each CIS will have a minimum subscription amount of Rs 30 crore and each CIS needs to
have a minimum of 10 investors.
B) SEBI has also put a cap on cross-shareholding in Collective Investment Management
Company (CIMC) to 10% to avoid conflict of interest.
C) CIMCs are required to have a minimum net worth of Rs 50 crore as compared to the present
requirement of Rs 5 crore.
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has amended Collective Investment Scheme (CIS)
regulations, 1999 which have not been reviewed since their first notification in 1999.
• Each CIS will have a minimum subscription amount of Rs 20 crore and each CIS needs to have a
minimum of 20 investors and no single investor will hold more than 25 per cent of the assets
under management of such schemes.
• SEBI has also put a cap on cross-shareholding in Collective Investment Management Company
(CIMC) to 10% to avoid conflict of interest.
• CIMCs are required to have a minimum net worth of Rs 50 crore as compared to the present
requirement of Rs 5 crore.
• CIS will not be open for subscription for more than 15 days. At present, this limit is for 90 days.

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9. Which Insurance company recently (in May’22) launched India’s first dental health
insurance plan?
1) PNB MetLife India Insurance
2) Aviva Life Insurance India
3) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
4) Exide Life Insurance
5) Aegon Life Insurance
Answer- 1) PNB MetLife India Insurance Company
Explanation:
PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife), a private insurer, has launched a
dental health insurance plan. This is India’s first insurance plan to cover fixed-benefit outpatient
expenses as well as provide financial assistance with costs associated with general dental health.
i. It’s a one-of-a-kind standalone dental health insurance plan that covers significant dental
procedures without requiring hospitalisation.
10. Name the insurance company that recently (in May’22) launched India’s 1st Mental Health
Insurance in Indian Group Policies.
1) Pramerica Life Insurance
2) TATA AIG Life Insurance
3) AXA France Vie India
4) Max Life Insurance
5) Sahara India Life Insurance
Answer- 3) AXA France Vie India
Explanation:
AXA France Vie’s India division, with its Indian insurance partners, is set to launch India’s first-ever
mental health insurance cover in its group policies.
i. The mental health insurance would cover up to Rs 1 lakh for hospitalisation and Rs 25,000 for
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ii. The cover would also provide free mental health assessment tests, as recommended by the World
Health Organization (WHO).
11. Elisabeth Borne recently (in May’22) became the New Prime minister (PM) of Which
country?
1) France
2) Austria
3) Italy
4) Spain
5) Netherlands
Answer- 1) France
Explanation:
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Elisabeth Borne as the new Prime Minister of
France.
i. She was a former Minister of transport, ecology and labour. Borne succeeds Jean Castex, who had led
the French cabinet since July 2020.
ii. Elisabeth Borne is the second woman to hold the position after Edith Cresson (1991-1992) under
President Francois Mitterrand.
12. In May 2022, e&(Etisalat and) acquired a _____ stake in Vodafone Group Plc (Vodafone) for
USD 4.4 billion.
1) 8.7%
2) 9.8%
3) 9.5%
4) 9.1%
5) 8.9%
Answer- 2) 9.8%
Explanation:
e&(Etisalat and), formerly known as Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC(Etisalat
Group), a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based telecoms firm, has acquired a 9.8% stake in Vodafone
Group Plc (Vodafone) for USD 4.4 billion.
i. ‘e&’ has acquired approximately 2766 million shares in Vodafone Group Plc aggregating to USD 4.4
billion, this share represents 9.8% of Vodafone’s issued share capital.
About e&(Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC – Etisalat Group):
CEO– Hatem Dowidar
Headquarters– Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates(UAE)

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SPORTS
13. Which of the following point is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the XXIV Summer Deaflympic
Games 2021?
1) The 24th edition of 2021 Summer Deaflympics was an international multi-sport event held at
Samsun, Turkey in May 2022 with the mascot ‘Bing Dwen Dwen’.
2) Ukraine placed first in the Tournament with a total medal tally of 138 followed by USA and Iran.
3) India holds 9th position with a total medal tally of 17 (8- Gold, 1- Silver, 8 Bronze) in the Summer
Deaflympics.
4) The Indian golfer Diksha Dagar outplayed American Ashlyn Grace and bagged the gold medal at the
women’s Golf event.
5) The Indian Shooter Abhinav Deshwal won the Gold in men’s 10m air pistol event by defeating
Oleksii Lazebnyj from Ukraine.
Answer- 1) The 24th edition of 2021 Summer Deaflympics was an international multi-sport
event held at Samsun, Turkey in May 2022 with the mascot ‘Bing Dwen Dwen’.
Explanation:
The 24th edition of 2021 Summer Deaflympics i.e. Caxias 2021, officially called the XXIV Summer
Deaflympic Games, was an international multi-sport event held at Festa da Uva, Caxias do Sul, Brazil
in May 2022 with the mascot ‘the Ring-tailed Coati – Nino’.
• The Motto of the event is “Sports comes from the our hearts”.
• India holds 9th position with a total medal tally of 17 (8- Gold, 1- Silver, 8 Bronze) in the Summer
Deaflympics whereas Ukraine placed first position followed by USA and Iran.
• The Indian golfer Diksha Dagar outplayed American Ashlyn Grace and bagged the gold medal at
the women’s Golf event.
• The Indian Shooter Abhinav Deshwal won the Gold in men’s 10m air pistol event by defeating
Oleksii Lazebnyj from Ukraine.
IMPORTANT DAYS
14. What is the theme of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD)
2022 that was observed by the United Nations (UN) on 17th May 2022?
1) Digital technologies for older persons and healthy ageing
2) Accelerating Digital Transformation In Challenging Times
3) Bridging the standardization gap
4) Enabling the positive use of Artificial Intelligence for All
5) Connect 2030: ICTs For The SDG
Answer- 1) Digital technologies for older persons and healthy ageing
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN) World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2022 was
observed on 17th May 2022 with the theme of “Digital technologies for older persons and
healthy ageing”.
i. The day was observed to create awareness of the possibilities of the use of the Internet and other
information and communication technologies (ICT) in societies and economies and 17th May also
marks the anniversary of the signing of the 1st International Telegraph Convention and the creation of
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15. When was World Hypertension Day 2022 observed across the globe with the theme of
"Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer"?
1) 15th May 2022
2) 13th May 2022
3) 17th May 2022
4) 14th May 2022
5) 16th May 2022
Explanation:
World Hypertension Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 17th May 2022 with the theme of
“Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer”.
i. The day was observed to create awareness and promote hypertension prevention, detection and
control. Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood
vessels have persistently raised pressure.
ii. The first World Hypertension Day was observed on 14 May 2005 by the World Hypertension
League, an umbrella organisation of 85 national hypertension societies.
16. What is the theme of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and
Biphobia (IDAHOTB) 2022 that was observed across the globe on 17th May 2022?
1) All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights
2) Visibility, Unity, and Equality
3) Peace, Reconciliation and Activism
4) Youth Standing Up for Human Rights
5) Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Rights
Answer- 5) Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Rights
Explanation:
International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) 2022 was observed
across the globe on 17th May 2022 with the theme of “Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Rights”.
i. The day was observed to commemorate the decision of the World Health Organization (WHO) to
declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder in 1990.
ii. The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was created in 2004 to
highlight the difficulties faced by the people of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT)
community.
STATE NEWS
17. Which state recently (in May’22) launched the ‘Lok Milni’ programme for the redressal of
public grievances?
1) Jharkhand
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Rajasthan
4) Punjab
5) Karnataka
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Explanation:
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann has launched his government’s flagship ‘lok milni’ (public
interaction) program for on-the-spot redressal of the people’s grievances.
i. Facilitate the people for resolving their long pending administrative issues and The program would
ease the people to solve their grievances by ensuring a single window platform for redressal of
people’s complaints.
ii. Earlier, the program was named as ‘janta darbar’ and now as Lok Milni.
CA STATIC GK
18. What is the capital of Nepal?

1) Thimphu
2) Kathmandu
3) Kabul
4) Hanoi
5) Bangkok
Answer- 2) Kathmandu
Explanation:
About Nepal:
President – Bidya Devi Bhandar
Capital – Kathmandu
Currency – Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
19. In which state/UT Asia's Largest Tulip Garden is located?

1) Uttarakhand
2) Haryana
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation
Asia's largest Tulip Garden in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar was thrown open to the public
starting in March 2022.
The iconic garden has more than 1.5 million tulips of 60 varieties and colours, which attracts a throng
of tourists from different parts of the country and the world alike.
20. Which of the following organisation are associated with the World Bank?
1) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
2) International Development Association
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3

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Explanation:
About World Bank:
Together, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and International
Development Association (IDA) make up the World Bank.
i. The World Bank Group consists of five development institutions: IBRD, IDA, International Finance
Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) & International Centre for
Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
21. Who is the current (as of May’22) Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
of PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited?
1) Ashish Kumar Srivastava
2) Suresh Agarwal
3) Roopam Asthana
4) Bhargav Dasgupta
5) H.O. Suri
Answer- 1) Ashish Kumar Srivastava
Explanation:
About PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife):
MD & CEO – Ashish Kumar Srivastava
Established in India – 2001
22. Who is the current (as of May’22) president of France?

1) Pedro Sánchez
2) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
3) Sergio Mattarella
4) Erna Solberg
5) Emmanuel Macron
Answer- 5) Emmanuel Macron
Explanation:
About France:
Capital – Paris
President – Emmanuel Macron
23. Where is the Headquarters of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)?

1) Rome, Italy
4) Paris, France
5) Vienna, Austria

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Explanation:
About International Telecommunication Union (ITU):
ITU is a UN agency which coordinates telecommunication operations and services throughout the
world. It was founded in 1865 as International Telegraph Union, the ITU is the oldest existing
international organisation.
Secretary–General– Houlin Zhao
Member– 193 member states
Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland
24. The Ranthambore Tiger reserve, Sariska Tiger reserve and Mukundra Tiger reserve are
located in Which state?
1) Rajasthan
2) Punjab
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
The Ranthambore Tiger reserve, Sariska Tiger reserve and Mukundra Tiger reserve and Ramgarh
Vishdhari TR (recently may 2022 added as the 4th TR) are located in Rajasthan.
25. What is the capital of Turkey?

1) Asmara
2) Accra
3) Ankara
4) Abuja
5) Amman
Answer- 3) Ankara
Explanation:
About Turkey:
Capital – Ankara
Currency – Turkish lira
26. The Poumai tribe in Manipur was recently (in May '22) declared that Poumai inhabited
areas will be a Drug-Free Zone.
Who is the current (as of May’22) Governor of Manipur?
1) Biswabhusan Harichandan
2) Jagdish Mukhi
3) La. Ganesan
4) Phagu Chauhan
5) B. D. Mishra
Answer- 3) La. Ganesan

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Explanation:
About Manipur
Chief Minister- N Biren Singh
Governor- La. Ganesan.
Note- In Manipur, the Poumai tribe has declared that Poumai inhabited areas will be a Drug-Free Zone
supporting the State government’s War on Drug campaign.
27. On 10th May 2022, PM Modi paid homage to all heroes who fought against the British
empire in India's First War of Independence -1857 Revolt.
Who was the Governor General of India at the time of the Sepoy Mutiny 1857?
1) Lord Minto I
2) Lord Canning
3) Lord Ellenborough
4) Lord Hardings
5) Lord Lytton
Answer- 2) Lord Canning
Explanation:
Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India during the 1857 revolt.
Note- On 10th May 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to all heroes of the
1857 uprising against the British empire, better known as India’s First War of Independence, for their
outstanding courage.
28. DGTR is a single national entity dealing with all kinds of Trade Remedial measures.
In DGTR, what does D stand for?
1) Digital
2) Directorate
3) Data
4) Demand
5) Draft
Answer- 2) Directorate
Explanation:
Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) completes four successful years and has initiated
several systemic and procedural changes for Enhancing Transparency and Ease of Doing Business,
thereby reducing the compliance burden on stakeholders.
i. This has been achieved through an extensive exercise towards simplification of Rules, Processes and
Procedures relating to Trade Remedy.
ii. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) (earlier known as DGAD) was formed on 17th
May 2018 as a single national entity dealing with all kinds of Trade Remedial measures (anti-
dumping, countervailing, safeguard).
29. The Kanheri Caves is located in Sanjay Gandhi National Park of _______ state.
1) Assam
2) Bihar
3) West Bengal
4) Maharashtra

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5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Kanheri Caves are a group of caves and rock-cut monuments cut into a massive basalt outcrop in
the forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, on the former island of Salsette in the western
outskirts of Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. In May 2022, The Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of the North Eastern Region
(DoNER) Shri G Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the Kanheri Caves on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.
30. How many member countries are in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO)?
1) 183
2) 150
3) 145
4) 193
5) 190
Answer- 4) 193
Explanation:
About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO): Director-
General– Audrey Azoulay
Headquarters– Paris, France
Member countries- 193

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which of the following points are ‘Correct’ with respect to the Indian Council of Medical
Research (ICMR) report on the ‘Burden of cancers in India’ released in May 2022?
A) The number of Indians suffering from cancer is projected to increase to 29.8 million in 2025
from 26.7 million in 2021.
B) Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Tripura had the highest cancer DALYs and the most vulnerable are
people in the 65–69-year age group.
C) In 2021, the highest incidence was in North India (2,408 patients per 100,000) and the
Northeast (2,177 per 100,000).
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
In accordance with the report by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on the ‘Burden of
cancers in India- estimates of cancer crude incidence, Years of Life Losts, Years Lived with Disabilitys
and Disability Adjusted Life Years for 2021 and 2025 based on National Cancer Registry Program’, the
number of Indians suffering from cancer is projected to increase to 29.8 million in 2025 from 26.7
million in 2021.
i. In 2021, the highest incidence was in North India (2,408 patients per 100,000) and the Northeast
(2,177 per 100,000). It was higher among men. The findings of the report have been published in BMC
Cancer Journal.
ii. Mizoram, Delhi and Meghalaya had the highest cancer DALYs; and the most vulnerable
demographic are people in the 65–69-year age group.
2. As per the Breed-Wise Report of Livestock and Poultry Based on 20th Livestock Census of
2018-2019 released by Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, the total
number of indigenous cattle declined to ______ in 2019 from 15.12 crore in 2012.
1) 15.00 crore
2) 12.78 crore
3) 13.98 crore
4) 11.23 crore
5) 14.21 crore
Answer- 5) 14.21 crore
Explanation:
Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has released the
Breed-wise report on Livestock and Poultry in New Delhi. The report was based on the 20th
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i. According to the report, the total number of indigenous cattle declined by 6% to 14.21 crore in
2019 from 15.12 crore in 2012 and their share in the total cattle population fell to 73% from 79%
during the period 2012-19.
ii. The report has covered 184 recognized indigenous/exotic and crossbred breeds of 19 selected
species that are registered by the NBAGR.
3. Which state recently (in May '22) named "Nanjarayan Tank" as its 17th bird sanctuary?
1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Tamilnadu
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Answer- 3) Tamilnadu
Explanation:
The Tamilnadu State Minister of Forests, K Ramachandran announced in the Legislative Assembly
of Tamilnadu for the creation of Nanjarayan Tank in Tiruppur district as a Bird Sanctuary with the
budgetary support of Rs 7.5 crore.
i. Nanjarayan Tank is the 17th Bird Sanctuary in the State and extends across 125.86 hectares which
was built by the then local King Nanjarayan as a source for irrigation.
ii. K Ramachandran also mentioned the creation of two more Sanctuaries later this year (2022)
namely – Slender Loris Sanctuaries in Dindigul and Karur districts to the tune of 5 crore and Elephant
sanctuary at Krishnagiri district.
4. In May 2022, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released the ______ party assessment
of Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWC) in 18 states of India in New
Delhi, Delhi.
1) 2nd
2) 1st
3) 5th
4) 3rd
5) 4th
Answer- 4) 3rd
Explanation:
Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare released the findings of a third
party assessment of Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWC) in 18 states of
India in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The 18 states were selected to cover the spectrum of epidemiological transition levels as defined by
the Global Burden of Disease India study with a higher focus on North-Eastern states.
ii. The third party assessment was done in two phases by Non-Governmental entities, Grassroots
Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM) and Johns Hopkins Program for International Education
in Gynaecology and Obstetrics (Jhpiego) along with the All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS),
New Delhi from the Government Sector for the year 2020-21.

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5. In May 2022, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘India’s first 5G testbed’ during the silver
jubilee celebrations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
The project was developed as a multi-institute collaborative project by eight institutes, led by
which IIT?
1) IIT Bombay
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Kharagpur
5) IIT Kanpur
Answer- 3) IIT Madras
Explanation:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed a programme marking the silver jubilee celebrations of
the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) via video conferencing. TRAI was established in
1997 by an Act of Parliament, called the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997.
i. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s first 5G testbed to enable startups and
industry players to test and validate their products locally and reduce dependence on foreign
facilities.
ii. It was developed as a multi-institute collaborative project by eight institutes led by IIT Madras.
iii. This 5G testbed was set up at a cost of around ₹ 220 crore and will be available at 5 different
locations.
6. Which organisation recently (in May’22) released the 2nd edition of ‘Global Land Outlook
(GLO2)’ report with the finding that there are 23 countries that have experienced drought
emergencies in the last two years (2020–2022)?
1) United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
2) United Nations Human Settlement Programme
3) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
4) United Nations Environment Programme
5) United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Answer- 1) United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
Explanation:
In accordance with the 2nd edition of ‘Global Land Outlook (GLO2)’ report released by the United
Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), there are 23 countries who have experienced
drought emergencies in the last two years (2020-2022), including Pakistan.
23 countries listed by Report include the following: Afghanistan, Angola, Brazil, Burkina Faso,
Chile, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lesotho, Mali, Mauritania, Madagascar, Malawi,
Mozambique, Niger, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Pakistan, the United States and Zambia.
• This report releases ahead of the UN Desertification and Drought Day on June 17, 2022 that will be
held on the theme ‘Rising up from drought together‘ and notably, the highest total number of
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BANKING AND FINANCE
7. As per the RBI’s 38th half-yearly report on Management of Foreign Exchange Reserves:
October 2021-March 2022, India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by ______ in the September-
March 2022 (Second half of FY22).
1) $10.25 billion
2) $30.56 billion
3) $28.05 billion
4) $45.09 billion
5) $11.56 billion
Answer- 3) $28.05 billion
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the ’38th half-yearly report on Management of Foreign
Exchange Reserves: October 2021-March 2022′ stating India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by
$28.05 billion in the second half of FY22 i.e. H2FY22.
i. India’s forex reserves decreased from $635.36 billion at the end of September 2021 to $607.31
billion at the end of March 2022.
ii. Foreign Exchange Reserves are assets denominated in a foreign currency that are held by the
Central Bank of the country. These may include foreign currencies, bonds, treasury bills, and other
government securities.
8. In May 2022, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 59 Lakh on
_______ for non-compliance with the certain norms related to interest rate on deposits.
1) Indian Mercantile Cooperative Bank
2) KEB Hana Bank
3) Shankarrao Pujari Nutan Nagari Sahakari Bank
4) Laxmi Cooperative Bank
5) Mantha Urban Cooperative Bank
Answer- 2) KEB Hana Bank
Explanation:
RBI in exercise of powers conferred under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with sections 46
(4) (i) of the Banking Regulation (BR) Act, 1949, has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 59 Lakh on
KEB Hana Bank for non-compliance of Reserve Bank of India (Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions,
2016.
Key Non-Compliances by KEB Hana Bank:
Interest rates offered on deposits were not consistent and transparent, Details of interest rates were
not available in the Core Banking System for supervisory review and the Interest rates offered were
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9. Name the bank that recently (in May'22) partnered with Bangalore International Airport
Limited (BIAL) and Phi Commerce to launch a One-Stop Payment Solution across the airport
ecosystem.
1) Axis Bank
2) YES Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) ICICI Bank
Answer- 5) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), the operator of Kempegowda International Airport,
Bengaluru (BLR Airport) in Karnataka, has launched an innovative omnichannel payment solution
across the airport ecosystem in collaboration with Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (“KMBL”/”Kotak”)
and Phi Commerce Pvt Ltd. (Phi Commerce).
i. The facility is created with the intention of providing customers with a seamless payment
experience. This is the first time any Indian airport has adopted such an initiative.
10. Which organisation recently (in May’22) partnered with IIFL Home Finance Limited (IIFL
HFL) to Provide Green Affordable Home Loans in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh By 2025?
3) World Bank
Answer- 4) Asian Development Bank

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Explanation:
IIFL Home Finance Limited (IIFL HFL) organized the 9th chapter of its flagship event ‘Kutumb’, with
the theme ‘Andhra Pradesh and Telangana – Urgent Need for Green Affordable Housing’—the 3rd
event in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
i. This initiative would promote green affordable housing in Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana (TS),
with a goal of Rs. 7,200 crores in home loans by 2025 to raise awareness about the importance of
building climate-resilient housing that is also cost-effective and energy efficient.
ii. Kutumb is a knowledge ecosystem developed by IIFL Home Loan to promote green affordable
housing in India and provide a better understanding of the available green design, rating, and
financing options.
11. The Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) recently (in May '22) recommended the
withdrawal of an additional 239 circulars.
The RRA 2.0 is set up by which organisation in April 2021?
Answer- 4) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
The Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0), set up by the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) in April 2021,
recommended the withdrawal of an additional 239 circulars.
i. With this, the total number of circulars which stand withdrawn would be 714. RRA 2.0 was set up to
review the regulatory instructions, remove redundant or duplicate instructions and reduce the
compliance burden on Regulated Entities (REs).
12. Name the bank that recently (in May ’22) won the 6 national awards from the Pension Fund
Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) in different categories for enrollment of Atal
Pension Yojana (APY).
1) Maharashtra Gramin Bank
2) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
3) Uttarakhand Gramin Bank
4) Kerala Gramin Bank
5) Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank
Answer- 2) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
Explanation:
Karnataka Vikas Grameena (KVG) Bank, the leading regional rural bank, headquartered in Dharwad,
Karnataka, has won 6 national awards from Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
(PFRDA) in different categories for outstanding achievement under enrolment of Atal Pension Yojana
(APY).
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ii. The bank is also playing a vital role in implementing the 3 social security schemes of the
Government of India(GoI): Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana(PMSBY); Pradhan Mantri Jeevan
Jyoti Bima Yojana(PMJJBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY).
13. Who was recently (in May '22) received an Honorary Commander of the Order of The
British Empire (CBE)?
1) Nisaba Godrej
2) Rishi Pardal
3) Sajjan Jindal
4) Ajay Piramal
5) Sanjiv Puri
Answer- 4) Ajay Piramal
Explanation:
Ajay Piramal, Chairman of Mumbai based Piramal Group, has received an Honorary Commander of
the Order of The British Empire (CBE) by Her Majesty the Queen.
i. Ajay Piramal received the award for services to the UK-India trade relationship as India co-chair of
the UK-India CEO forum and he has been co-chair of India-UK CEO Forum since 2016.
About Honorary Commander of The Order of The British Empire
• A prominent national role of a lesser degree, a conspicuous leading role in regional affairs through
achievement or service to the community, or a highly distinguished, innovative contribution in his
or her area of activity.
14. Who was recently (in May '22) appointed as the Chairman of Bombay Stock Exchange
Limited?
1) Sushri Jayshree Vyas
2) T.C. Suseel Kumar
3) SS Mundra
4) Ashishkumar Chauhan
5) Vikramajit Sen
Answer- 3) SS Mundra
Explanation:
The BSE (Formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) Limited appointed Subhash Sheoratan Mundra (SS
Mundra), Public Interest Director, BSE as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company.
Mundra retired as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in July 2017 after completing a
stint of three years.
i. He replaced the incumbent Justice Vikramajit Sen who was appointed on 19th May, 2016.
15. Name the personality who was recently (in May '22) appointed as the chairperson of the
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
1) Arvind Singh
2) Ganji Kamala Vardhana
3) Rakesh Kumar Verma
4) Nidhi Chibber

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5) Chetan Prakash Jain

Answer- 4) Nidhi Chibber
Explanation:
Nidhi Chibber has been appointed as the chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education
(CBSE) in the rank and pay of Additional Secretary to the government of India by the Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
i. Nidhi Chibber is currently Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries.
16. Who was recently (in May’22) appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Rural
Electrification Corporation Limited (REC Ltd)?
1) Aditi Das Rout
2) Arvind Singh
3) Rakesh Sarwal
4) Gopalakrishnan
5) Vivek Kumar Dewangen
Answer- 5) Vivek Kumar Dewangen
Explanation:
Vivek Kumar Dewangen has been named Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) for REC
Ltd.,(formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited) Ministry of Power. Earlier he was Additional
Secretary in the Ministry of power.
Other Appointments to be noted:
• S Gopalakrishnan, Additional Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), has been appointed
as Additional Secretary, department of health and family welfare.
• Rakesh Sarwal, Additional Secretary, NITI Aayog will be Managing Director, National Waqf
Development Corporation Ltd., Ministry of Minority Affairs.
• Aditi Das Rout, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development has been promoted as
Additional Secretary.
17. Which of the following personalities was recently (in May’22) appointed as the executive
directors of the Reserve Bank of India?
1) Sitikantha Pattanaik
2) Rajiv Ranjan
3) Uma Shankar
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Rajiv Ranjan and Sitikantha Pattanaik as the executive
directors with effect from 2nd May 2022.
i. As the Executive Director, Rajiv Ranjan will monitor the Monetary Policy Department and will also
serve as an ex-officio member of the Monetary Policy Committee and Sitikantha Pattanaik will look
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18. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent (as of May’22) step
taken by the Ministry of Defence?
A) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched two Indian Navy frontline warships ‘INS Surat’ &
‘INS Udaygiri’—at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
B) INS Surat is the fourth and last Guided Missile Destroyer of the ‘Project 15B’ class, and INS
Udaygiri is the second Stealth Frigate of the ‘Project 17A’ class.
C) The Project 15B class of ships (Kolkata Class) are the stealth guided missile destroyers and
the Project 17A Frigates are warships that are successors of the Project 17 (P17) (Shivalik
Class) Frigates.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched two Indian Navy frontline warships–the Indian Naval Ship
(s) (INS)—‘INS Surat’ & ‘INS Udaygiri’—at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (previously known as
Mazagon Docks Limited) (MDL) in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. INS Surat is the fourth and last Guided Missile Destroyer of the ‘Project 15B’ class, whereas INS
Udaygiri is the second Stealth Frigate of the ‘Project 17A’ class.
ii. The Project 15B (P15B) class of ships are the Indian Navy’s next-generation stealth guided missile
destroyers and the Project 17A (P17A) Frigates are warships that are successors of the Project 17
(P17) (Shivalik Class) Frigates.
19. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to build an identical pair of two
satellites, DISHA-L&H to Study the Upper Atmosphere.
In DISHA, What does D stand for?
1) Disk
2) Disturbed
3) Draft
4) Direct
5) Demand
Answer- 2) Disturbed
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to build an identical pair of satellites/twin
satellites namely ‘DISHA (Disturbed and quiet time Ionosphere-thermosphere System at High
Altitudes)’ in L and H variants, for studying the earth’s upper atmosphere.The twin Aeronomy
mission, “DISHA-H&L mission” conceptualized by ISRO. They will be launched in low earth orbit,
about 500 kilometres above earth.
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• DISHA – H will be placed at a higher inclination to the equator (greater than 85 degrees) while
DISHA – L will remain at a lower inclination (of about 25 degrees), simultaneously orbiting the
Earth at an altitude of approximately 400 km.
20. Which country’s air force recently (in May’22) tested a hypersonic weapon that flew at five
times the speed of sound?
1) Japan
2) Israel
3) Germany
4) US
5) Russia
Answer- 4) US
Explanation:
The United States Air Force informed that 419th Flight Test Squadron and the Global Power Bomber
Combined Test Force at Edwards Air Force Base had conducted a successful test of a hypersonic
weapon, which flew at five times greater than the speed of sound (Mach 5).
i. B-52H Stratofortress bomber launched an AGM-183A ARRW (Air-launched Rapid Response
Weapon) and the test was conducted off the coast of Southern California.
ii. The weapon was developed by the Lockheed Martin Corporation and the operational range is 1000
mi (1600 km).
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
21. Name the author of the book, "A Place Called Home," which will be released in June 2022.
1) Preeti Shenoy
2) Kiran Desai
3) Amish Tripathi
4) Ravinder Singh
5) Nikita Singh
Answer- 1) Preeti Shenoy
Explanation:
Bestselling author Preeti Shenoy is set to publish a new novel titled “A Place Called Home”, a story
set in a coffee estate in Sakleshpur, Karnataka with a strong female protagonist at its core. The new
novel is about secrets, family, and finding yourself.
i. The book published by HarperCollins Publishers India is set to be released in June 2022.
22. Which ministry recently (in May’22) released the e-book ‘Civil List – 2022 of IAS officers’?
1) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
3) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
5) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer- 3) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

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Explanation:
Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State(MoS), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
released the e-book ‘Civil List – 2022 of IAS officers’ at North Block, Secretariat Building, New
Delhi.
i. This is an effort by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) as a part of the Digital India
initiative of the Government of India.
ii. This is the 67th edition of the Civil List and the 2nd edition of e-book in pdf with unique search
facilities and hyperlinking of contents for ease of access of information.
IMPORTANT DAYS
23. What is the theme of International Museum Day (IMD) 2022 that was observed across the
globe on 18th May 2022?
1) The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine
2) Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion
3) Cultural Hubs: The future of tradition
4) Hyperconnected Museums: New approaches, new publics
5) The Power of Museum
Answer- 5) The Power of Museum
Explanation:
International Museum Day (IMD) 2022 was observed across the globe on 18th May 2022 with the
theme of “The Power of Museum”. The day has been organised annually by the International Council
of Museums(ICOM) since 1977.
i. The day was observed to create awareness about the Museums which are important means of
cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and
peace among peoples.
ii. On the occasion of International Museum Day (IMD), the Ministry of Culture, Government of
India(GoI) has organised a week-long celebration across its Museums from 16th May to 20th May
2022 and a webinar titled ‘Museology as a Profession: Challenges and prospects will also be held on
the occasion of IMD 2022, by the National Museum Institute.
iii. The Ministry of Culture is set to announce the launch of ‘Museum’ – a hackathon with museum-
centric problem statements; and a ‘Museums in India’ mobile app containing a digital repository of
their collections.
24. When was World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD)
2022, observed across the globe?
1) 14th May 2022
2) 17th May 2022
3) 15th May 2022
4) 18th May 2022
5) 16th May 2022
Explanation:
World AIDS Vaccine Day also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) 2022 was observed
across the globe on 18th May 2022 to create awareness and provide information about Acquired

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Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and its immunisation.
i. The observance of this day is led by the National Institutes of Health(NIH) – National Institute of
Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), United States of America.
ii. The first ever World AIDS Vaccine Day or HIV Vaccine Awareness Day was observed on 18th May
1998, as a commemoration of the U.S. President Bill Clinton’s 1997 declaration.
STATE NEWS
25. In May 2022, the government of India (GoI) extended the tenure of Chief Secretary Sameer
Sharma for six months.
Sameer Sharma is the current (as of May’22) Chief Secretary of which state?
1) West Bengal
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Kerala
5) Telangana
Explanation:
The government of India (GoI) has extended the tenure of Sameer Sharma, Chief Secretary of
Andhra Pradesh(AP) by 6 months beyond 31st May 2022. This is his 2nd tenure extension as Chief
Secretary.
i. Sameer Sharma, a 1985 batch IAS officer of AP cadre, was appointed as the Chief Secretary of AP on
30th September 2021 and he was supposed to retire on 30th November 2021. In November 2021, GoI
granted a 6-month extension in service till 31st May 2022.
26. Which state government recently (in May’22) signed an MoU with the All India Chess
Federation (AICF) for the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Kerala
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The All India Chess Federation (AICF) signed an MoU with the government of Tamil Nadu(TN) for the
upcoming 44th Chess Olympiad 2022, organised by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE
– International Chess Federation), which is set to be held from 28th July 2022 to 10th August 2022.
i. For the first time, India is set to host the world’s biggest chess event.

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27. Where is the Headquarters of Karnataka Vikas Grameena (KVG) Bank?

1) Belagavi
2) Bidar
3) Dharwad
4) Vijayapura
5) Kalaburagi
Answer- 3) Dharwad
Explanation:
About Karnataka Vikas Grameena (KVG) Bank:
Chairman– P Gopi Krishna
Headquarters– Dharwad, Karnataka
28. Who is the current (as of May’22) Managing Director (MD) & chief executive officer (CEO) of
Bombay Stock Exchange Limited?
1) Vikramajit Sen
2) Ashishkumar Chauhan
3) SS Mundra
4) T.C. Suseel Kumar
5) Sushri Jayshree Vyas
Answer- 2) Ashishkumar Chauhan
Explanation:
About BSE Limited:
Managing Director & CEO – Ashishkumar Chauhan
Founded – 1875
29. Where is the Headquarters of the International Council of Museums(ICOM)?

1) Rome, Italy
2) Vienna, Austria
4) Tokyo, Japan
5) Paris, France
Explanation:
About International Council of Museums(ICOM):
President– Alberto Garlandini (Italy)
Director-General– Peter Keller
30. What is the minimum age at which an individual starts getting pension under the Atal
Pension Yojana (APY)?
1) 70 years
2) 60 years

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3) 40 years
4) 18 years
5) 65 years
Answer- 2) 60 years
Explanation:
About Atal Pension Yojana (APY):
i. Atal Pension Yojana (APY) was launched on 9th May 2015 to create a universal social security
system for all Indians, especially the poor, the underprivileged and the workers in the unorganised
sector.
ii. APY is open to all bank account holders in the age group of 18 to 40 years and the contributions
differ, based on the pension amount chosen.
iii. The subscriber of APY would receive a guaranteed minimum monthly pension of Rs. 1000 or Rs.
2000 or Rs. 3000 or Rs. 4000 or Rs. 5000 at the age of 60 years.

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which country recently (in May '22) launched the ‘Start-Up Bridge’ along with India at
Economic Partnership Summit 2022?
1) Maldives
2) Bhutan
4) Nepal
5) Japan
Explanation:
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoCI), and Abdulla Bin Touq Al
Marri, Minister of Economy, United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched ‘India-UAE Start-Up Bridge’ at
India-UAE Economic Partnership Summit 2022 in Mumbai, Maharashtra which was organized by the
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on the theme ‘India UAE CEPA – Unleashing the Golden Era’.
i. This is the first such bridge/platform by the UAE with any country and India-UAE Partnership is
best defined by its tagline ‘Openness, Opportunity and Growth’
2. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the cabinet approval in May 2022?
A) The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved amendments to the National
Policy on Biofuels 2016.
B) Under the National Policy on Biofuels, the target of 20% ethanol-petrol blending advanced
by 5 years to 2027-28 from 2032.
C) The Union Cabinet also approved the proposal for empowering the Public Sector Enterprises
(PSEs) to recommend and undertake the disinvestment or Closure of their subsidiaries.
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer-2) Only C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved amendments to the
National Policy on Biofuels 2018.
i. Under the National Policy on Biofuels, the target of 20% ethanol-petrol blending advanced by 5
years to 2025-26 from 2030.
ii. The Union Cabinet also approved the proposal for empowering the Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs)
to recommend and undertake the disinvestment (both strategic disinvestment and minority stake
sale) or closure of any of their subsidiaries/units/stake in joint ventures (JVs).
iii. This decision is in line with the new PSE policy, 2021 to minimize the presence of government
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3. Name the ministry that recently (in May’22) launched Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR)
and Scientific Research Infrastructure Sharing Maintenance and Networks (SRIMAN)
Guidelines.
1) Ministry of Railways
Answer- 5) Ministry of Science and Technology
Explanation:
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science and
Technology (MoS&T), has launched the Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) and Scientific Research
Infrastructure Sharing Maintenance and Networks (SRIMAN) Guidelines on the occasion of National
Technology Day function (11th May 2022) in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The SSR is an institutional mechanism with a broad goal to harness the latent potential of the
scientific community on a voluntary basis, for promoting science-society linkages and hence make the
S&T ecosystem responsive to societal requirements.
ii. The SRIMAN guidelines were drafted by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) of the
MoS&T to create a network of key stakeholders to promote effective use and wider access of research
infrastructure (RI) to scientists, researchers, and industry professionals across India.
4. Which department recently (in May’22) signed an MoU with Government e Marketplace
(GeM) and Common Services Centers (CSC) e-Governance Services India to enable last mile
public procurement transactions?
1) Department of Posts
2) Department of Electronics
3) Department of Information Technology
4) Department of Science and Technology
5) Department of Telecommunications
Answer- 1) Department of Posts
Explanation:
Government e Marketplace (GeM), Common Services Centers (CSC) e-Governance Services India
Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), and the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications
(MoC), have signed an MoU for the advocacy, outreach, mobilization and capacity-building of last-mile
government buyers, sellers, and service providers in public procurement.
i. The MoU will resolve the twin challenges of “access to markets” & “access to finance” experienced by
under-served seller groups, bringing together the untapped entrepreneurial potential of last-mile
producers and service providers in rural India with local government buyers.
ii. Over 4.5 lakh CSCs and 1.5 lakh India Post offices would be trained to help buyers, sellers, and
service providers via the GeM portal with product catalogue upload, order acceptance, fulfilment, and
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5. Which company recently (in May’22) signed an MoU with the Centre for Development of
Telematics (C-DOT) to develop the Internet to things/Machine to Machine (IoT/M2M )
solutions in India?
1) BSNL
2) Vodafone Idea
3) MTNL
4) Bharti Airtel
5) Reliance Jio
Answer- 2) Vodafone Idea
Explanation:
During the occasion of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD),the Centre
for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier R&D centre of the Department of
Telecommunications under Ministry of Communications of India and Vodafone Idea Limited, one of
the major telecom operators of India signed an MoU to develop and deploy IoT/M2M (Internet to
things/Machine to Machine) solutions in India.
Utility of MoU: Collaboration fostered by this MoU would develop an opportunity to see the oneM2M
specifications in action in a diverse set of sectors and applications, from smart energy to the
connected cars.
6. Which ministry recently (in May’22) signed an MoU with the National Research Development
Corporation (NRDC) for the enhancement of the Capital Goods Scheme?
2) Ministry of Heavy Industries
3) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
4) Ministry of Textiles
Answer- 2) Ministry of Heavy Industries
Explanation:
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has signed an MoU with National Research Development
Corporation (NRDC) for undertaking various activities for smooth implementation of the Scheme for
enhancement of competitiveness in the Indian capital goods sector.
i. By this MoU, the NRDC will conduct the activities like evaluation and review of the scheme,
management of intellectual property rights, and commercialization support for the products
developed under Capital Goods Scheme.
7. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the State of Inequality in India
Report?
A) NITI Aayog released the State of Inequality in India Report that was written by the Institute
for Competitiveness.
B) India’s unemployment rate is 4.8 % in 2019-20, with a 46.8 % worker population ratio.
C) In India, the total number of health centres increased from 1,72,608 in 2005 to 1,85,505 in
2020.
1) Only A
2) Only C
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4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Dr. Bibek Debroy, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), has
released the State of Inequality in India Report that was written by the Institute for Competitiveness.
i. The report compiles data on inequality in the health, education, household characteristics, and
labour market sectors. It’s an assessment of both inclusion and exclusion.
ii. India’s unemployment rate is 4.8 % in 2019-20, with a 46.8 % worker population ratio.
iii. In India, the total number of health centres increased from 1,72,608 in 2005 to 1,85,505 in 2020.
8. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Union Minister Dr. Mansukh
Mandaviya’s foriegn Visit in May 2022?
A) Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare ministry visited Jordan
amid the ongoing global fertilizer crisis.
B) The Jordan Phosphate Mining Company (JPMC) signed an MoU with Indian public,
cooperative and private sector companies for the supply of 30 LMT Rock Phosphate, 2.50 LMT
DAP and 1 LMT phosphoric acid for 2022.
C) India also signed a long term MOU for 5 years with Jordan for annual supplies of 2.75 LMT of
Muriate of potash which will uniformly increase every year up to 3.25 LMT.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW) visited
Jordan amid the ongoing global fertilizer crisis. This visit was a first of its kind initiative with the
objective of securing fertilizers and raw materials, for short and long term.
i. The Jordan Phosphate Mining Company (JPMC), and Indian public, cooperative and private sector
companies signed an MoU for the supply of 30 LMT (Lakh Metric Tonnes) Rock Phosphate, 2.50 LMT
DAP (Diammonium phosphate), 1 LMT phosphoric acid for the current year (2022).
ii. India also signed a long term MOU for 5 years with Jordan for annual supplies of 2.75 LMT of MoP
(Muriate of potash) which will uniformly increase every year up to 3.25 LMT.
9. In which city, the world’s 1st urban airport for drones and flying cars is located?
1) Osaka, Japan
2) Samara, Russia
3) Coventry, England
4) Moc Chau, Vietnam
5) Dolní Morava, Czech Republic
Answer- 3) Coventry, England

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Explanation:
The Coventry City Council and Urban-Air Port Limited, United Kingdom (UK) based Start-up
parterened to set up the world’s first Urban airport Pop-up Air-One, for electric drones and flying
cars in the city of Coventry, England.
i. The aim of the project is to reduce Urban congestion and Pollution.It’s designed for zero-emission
electric drones and air taxis and the airport itself is powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
ii. The Pop-up Air-one is one of the first hundreds of airports planned. The airport is itself powered by
the Hydrogen Fuel Cells.
10. As per the DPIIT recent (as of May’22) data, Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation reached
a 30-year high of ____ in April 2022.
1) 13.12%
2) 15.08%
3) 13.98%
4) 10.74%
5) 12.89%
Answer- 2) 15.08%
Explanation:
The Office of the Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(DPIIT)released the index numbers of wholesale price in India (Base Year: 2011-12) for the month of
April, 2022 (Provisional) and for the month of February, 2022 (Final).
i. The annual rate of inflation was 15.08% (Provisional) for the month of April, 2022 (Y-o-Y) as
compared to 10.74% in April, 2021. It is the highest since September 1991, a 30-year high.
ii. The rate of inflation based on WPI (Wholesale Price Index) Food Index increased marginally from
8.71% in March, 2022 to 8.88% in April, 2022.

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11. At what percentage, retail inflation in India increased in April 2022 (on an annual basis),
which is an 8-year high?
1) 6.12%
2) 7.66%
3) 8.38%
4) 7.79%
5) 6.98%
Answer- 4) 7.79%
Explanation:
Retail inflation in India surged to 7.79% on an annual basis in the month of April 2022 owing to
higher edible oil & fuel prices. It is now at the highest level since the 8.33% hit in May 2014.
i. Rural inflation rose to 8.38% in April as compared to 7.66% in March and 3.75%% in April 2021
while urban inflation stood at 7.09% in April as compared to 6.12% in March and 4.71% in April
2021.
12. Who was recently (on May '22) appointed as the Additional Charge of Chairman &
Managing Director (CMD) of RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RCIL)?
1) Anand Kumar Singh
2) Sanjai Kumar
3) Aruna Singh
4) Rakesh Ranjan
5) V. Shanker
Answer- 3) Aruna Singh
Explanation:
Aruna Singh took over the additional charge of the post of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of
RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RCIL). Aruna Singh is currently working as Additional Member
(Telecom) in the Railway Board.
i. RCIL is an Indian public sector enterprise focusing on providing broadband and VPN services. It also
modernizes Train operations and administration network systems.
13. In May 2022, CCI approved the acquisition of a _____ stake in the Magma HDI General
Insurance Company Limited by Sanoti Properties LLP under Section 31(1) of the Competition
Act, 2002.
1) 55.39%
2) 20.56%
3) 65.12%
4) 40.12%
5) 30.12%
Answer- 1) 55.39%

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Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of a 55.39% stake in the
Magma HDI General Insurance Company Limited by Sanoti Properties LLP under Section 31(1)
of the Competition Act, 2002.
i. The deal would involve buying shares of Magma HDI held by certain shareholders such as
Poonawalla Fincorp Limited and Serum Institute of India Private Limited.
ii. The proposed deal is being undertaken in order to ensure the compliance with mandatory
regulations of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
14. The CCI recently (in May’22) approved the proposal of merging the Covidshield
Technologies Private Limited (CTPL) with which company?
1) Aurobindo Pharma Limited
2) Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
3) Bharat Biotech Limited
4) Indian Immunologicals Limited
5) Biocon Biologics Limited
Answer- 5) Biocon Biologics Limited
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed deal of merging Covidshield
Technologies Private Limited (CTPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Serum Institute of Life Sciences
into Biocon Biologics limited , a subsidiary of Biocon Limited.
i. Covidshield Technologies Private Limited (CTPL)-(Acquirer) & Biocon Biologics Limited (Target).
ii. The proposed merger would acquire 15% equity shareholding in Biocon Biologics Limited.
15. Which organisation recently (in May’22) test-fired the 1st Naval Anti-ship missile along
with the Indian Navy at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Balasore, Odisha?
3) Bharat Electronics Ltd
Answer- 4) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Explanation:
The Indian Navy in association with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
successfully test fired the first indigenously developed air-launched Naval Anti-ship missile from a
Seaking 42B Helicopter at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Balasore, Odisha.
i. The missile is fitted with many new technologies such as an indigenously developed launcher for the
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16. In May 2022, India’s first indigenous trainer aircraft, "HANSA-NG", successfully completed
an in-flight engine relight test in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka.
Name the organisation that developed the ‘HANSA-NG’ aircraft.
2) CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories
Answer- 2) CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories
Explanation:
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL)
designed and developed, ‘HANSA-NG’ India’s first indigenous trainer aircraft (the new generation
two seater flying trainer aircraft) was successfully completed in-flight engine relight test at the
Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) facility of Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) at
Challakere, Chitradurga district of Karnataka.
i. The new generation HANSA-NG aircraft is designed to meet the Indian flying club needs and is an
ideal aircraft for commercial pilot licensing due to its low cost and fuel consumption and The flight
test was carried out at an altitude of 7,000-8,000 feet with a speed range of 60 to 70 knots
17. Name the space mission which was scheduled to launch in 2022 to commemorate the 75th
year of India’s Independence.
1) SRMSAT
2) ANUSAT
3) YOUTHSat
4) UNITYsat
5) STUDSat
Answer- 4) UNITYsat
Explanation:
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Space Dr.
Jitendra Singh chaired the 4th joint meeting of all the Science Ministries and departments which was
held in New Delhi.
i. During the meeting of all the Science Ministries and departments,75 Students’ satellites, a space
mission called UNITYsat is scheduled to launch in 2022 to coincide with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,
celebrating 75th year of India’s Independence. ISRO has also planned to launch Azadisat along with
the 75 students’ satellites.
ii. A constellation of 75 students’ satellites Developed by students from the Chandigarh University,
Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur, IIT-Bombay, and 11 other institutions, these satellites have
been designed to promote the Internet of Things (IoT) in space.
18. Name the 1,600-feet asteroid that was heading toward the earth in May 2022.
1) 2008 A12
2) 2008 K56
3) 2008 TZ3
4) 2008 AZ6
5) 2008 TZ4

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Answer- 3) 2008 TZ3

Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) reported that an asteroid of 1,600-feet
would make a close approach to our planet at 2.48am on May 16.
i. The giant space rock asteroid is termed as 388945 (2008 TZ3), which passed us at a distance of
about 2.5 million miles away. As the space rock routinely passes the Earth – every two years, this is
not the first time that Asteroid 388945 has passed.
ii. To protect earth from the potentially hazardous asteroids, NASA launched its Double Asteroid
Redirection Test (DART) mission, which aims to deflect an asteroid heading towards Earth from its
path “through kinetic impact”.
STATE NEWS
19. Assam Rifles, Axis Bank, and National Integrity and Educational Development Organisation
(NIEDO) recently (in May '22) signed a Tripartite MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence and
Wellness in which state?
1) Manipur
2) Mizoram
3) Tripura
4) Assam
5) Nagaland
Answer- 5) Nagaland
Explanation:
Assam Rifles, Axis Bank and National Integrity and Educational Development Organisation (NIEDO)
have signed a Tripartite MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence and Wellness, to secure a better
future for the youth of Nagaland.
i. Centre would be named as the ‘Late Capt N Kenguruse (Indian Army officer from Nagaland), MVC
Centre of Excellence and Wellness’ which would be located at Chieswema in the outskirts of Kohima,
Nagaland.
20. Which state/UT is set to organising its 1st ever Bird Festival to promote sustainable
ecotourism?
1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Delhi
Explanation:
A first of its kind Bird Festival is going to be organized in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
(J&K) to promote sustainable ecotourism and give impetus to nature-based alternative sources of
livelihood for the local people.
i. The festival is planned to be held in Pahalgam and Dachigam, Jammu and Kashmir. The Tourism
Department, Forests and Wildlife Departments with the support of Sanctuary Nature Foundation will
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21. Who is the current (as of May’22) Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
1) Boris Johnson
2) Michel Temer
3) Paul Biya
4) Joseph Kabila
5) Idriss Deby
Answer- 1) Boris Johnson
Explanation:
About United Kingdom:
Capital – London
Prime minister – Boris Johnson
Currency – Pound sterling
22. Kalena Agrahara lake which was in the news recently, is located in ______ state.
1) Jharkhand
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Explanation:
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday visited the Kalena Agrahara lake located in the
Bommanahalli zone of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Karnataka.
i. The 7.3-acre lake was restored at a cost of Rs 3 crore under the Member of Parliament Local Area
Development (MPLAD) scheme, besides utilising grants by the state government.
23. The P-8I long-range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare Aircraft was
developed by which company?
1) Tata Advanced Systems Limited
3) Lockheed Martin India Limited
5) Boeing
Answer- 5) Boeing
Explanation:
It is a long-range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare Aircraft. It is an Indian
variant of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft that Boeing company developed as a replacement for the US
Navy’s ageing P-3 fleet.
i. The aircraft is also operated by the US Navy, the Royal Australian Air Force, the United Kingdom's
Royal Air Force and the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
ii. In May 2022, Union defence minister flew a sortie in the P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance
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24. RFID tags is a wireless tracking system that consists of tags and readers.
In RFID, what does R stand for?
1) Radio
2) Return
3) Received
4) Rate
5) Required
Answer- 1) Radio
Explanation:
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID tags) is a wireless tracking system that consists of tags and
readers. Radio waves are used to communicate information/identity of objects or people to nearby
readers – devices that can be hand-held or built into fixed positions like poles or buildings.
i. There are passive and active RFID tags.
ii. In May 2022, the government has decided to track all pilgrims using Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags for the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra
25. La Reunion is an island in ________.

1) Atlantic Ocean
2) Arctic Ocean
3) Indian Ocean
4) Pacific Ocean
5) Antarctic Ocean
Answer- 3) Indian Ocean
Explanation:
La Reunion is an island in the Indian Ocean that is an overseas department and region of France.
i. In May 2022, An Indian Navy P8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft arrived at La
Reunion Island in the southern Indian Ocean as part of a five-day deployment for interaction with the
French Navy.
26. The House Sparrow is the state bird of which state/UT?

1) Delhi
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Karnataka
Answer- 1) Delhi
Explanation:
The House Sparrow has become the 'state bird' of Delhi.
In May 2022, Delhi government built ‘Gauraiya Gram’ to conserve the state bird sparrow.
27. Who is the current (as of May’22) chairman of ISRO?

1) Anurag Jain
2) G. Madhavan Nair
3) K. Radhakrishnan
4) S Somanath

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5) Kiran Kumar
Answer- 4) S Somanath
Explanation:
About ISRO:
Founder – Vikram Sarabhai
Current Chairman – S Somnath
28. In which year the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) was established?
1) 1990
2) 1984
3) 1956
4) 1992
5) 1962
Answer- 2) 1984
Explanation:
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) was established in 1984.
i. It is an autonomous Telecom R&D centre of DoT, Government of India. It is a registered society
under the Societies Registration Act,1860.
ii. The Headquarters of C-DOT is located in Delhi, India.
29. Shreya Singla from India who won a gold medal at the 24th edition of 2021 Summer
Deaflympics held at Brazil in May 2022.
Shreya Singla is associated with which sports?
1) Boxing
2) Football
3) Baseball
4) Athletics
5) Badminton
Answer- 5) Badminton
Explanation:
Shreya Singla from Punjab recently won a gold medal in Badminton in the 24th Deaflympics in Brazil.
Note- Badminton originated in India as a game called 'Poona'. The modern version of Badminton is
said to have its origins in the city of Pune in India and was initially called 'Poona'
30. What is the currency of Lebanon?

1) Dollar
2) Peso
3) Rufiyaa
4) Pound
5) Rupee
Answer- 4) Pound

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About Lebanon
Capital-Beirut
Currency- Lebanese Pound
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1. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) recently (in May '22) has announced a new Government
Guarantee Policy (GGP), according to which the Central Government will not provide
guarantees aggregating to an amount more than ________ (percentage) of GDP in any financial
year.
1) 1%
2) 2 %
3)1.5 %
4) 0.5 %
5)3 %
Answer- 4) 0.5 %
Explanation:
The need for a new GGP has become essential as the volume of sovereign guarantees undertaken
during a financial year is capped under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act
of 2003.
• The Act states that the Central Government will not provide guarantees aggregating to an amount
more than 0.5 % of GDP in any financial year.
2. Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) collaborated with the Ministry of

Railways recently (in May '22) to enter into an Rs 8.34 crore collaborative project on
Hyperloop Technology, proposing a high speed transportation system?
1) Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B)
2) Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M)
3) Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-D)
4) Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K)
5) Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H)
Answer- 2) Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M)
Explanation:
The Ministry of Railways and Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) has entered into an Rs
8.34 crore collaborative project on Hyperloop Technology, proposing a high speed transportation
system. The proposal was approved by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways,
Communications, Electronics and Information Technology at IIT-M.
• At the IIT-M, a team of students, Team Avishkar Hyperloop is working on the emerging domain
of Hyperloop-based transportation solutions for a futuristic commuting experience.
3. Recently (in May '22) Which organisation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to outreach, mobilisation and capacity building of
last mile women led Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) via GeM portal?
1) The Women's India Association (WIA)
2) National Council of Women in India (NCWI)

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3) The All India Women's Conference (AIWC)

4) The Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs (COWE)
5) Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)
Answer- 5) Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)
Explanation:
On May 19 2022, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Government e-
Marketplace (GeM) and Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) in New Delhi, Delhi, for the
advocacy, outreach, mobilisation and capacity building of last mile women led Micro and Small
Enterprises (MSE), women entrepreneurs, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Associations, Cooperatives,
Collectives, not-for-profit Section 8 companies and various Voluntary Organisations (VO) as sellers
and service providers in public procurement via GeM portal.
• The GeM, in consultation with SEWA, will develop Vernacular language based training curriculum
in print and digital media for women entrepreneurs and SHGs.
4. The Tourism Ministry established YUVA Tourism Club recently (in May '22) with the support
of which Education Boards?
1) Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
2) Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE)
3) International Baccalaureate (IB)
4) National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
5) Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE)
Answer- 1) Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Explanation:
The Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) has instructed all the CBSE affiliated schools to form
Yuva Tourism Club. The Ministry of Tourism initiated the establishment of the ‘YUVA Tourism Clubs’,
as part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, to promote national integration and the spirit of
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
These clubs are expected to facilitate the development of soft skills like teamwork, management, and
leadership besides encouraging the adoption of responsible tourism practices and concern for
sustainable tourism.
5. Recently (in May '22)- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Ministry of
Communications, has abolished (NOCC) charges for the use of space segments for all services.
What does the ‘O’ stands for (NOCC) in Network _______ and Control Centre?
1) Occupied
2) Optimum
3) Operation
4) Outreach
5) Online
Answer- 3) Operation
Explanation:
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Ministry of Communications, has abolished
the Network Operation and Control Centre (NOCC) charges that are levied on the use of space
segments by telecom service providers for satellite telephony, broadband, and others.

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6. Who released the ‘Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) recently (in May '22)- Climate Change &
Food Systems’ stating the number of Indians at risk from hunger is expected to be 73.9 million
by 2030?
1) The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
2) The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
3) World Health Organisation (WHO)
4) United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
5) United Nations Standing Committee on Nutrition (UNSCN)
Answer- 2) The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Explanation:
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) released ‘Global Food Policy Report (GFPR)
2022- Climate Change & Food Systems’ stating the number of Indians at risk from hunger is expected
to be 73.9 million by 2030 i.e. an increase by 23%; and 45 million by 2050. With the Climate Change
(CC) effect, this number will change to 90.6 million in 2030, and 44.9 in 2050.
7. Recently (in May '22) where did NatGeo installed the World’s Highest Weather Station?
1) Mount Everest
2) Lhotse
3) Makalu
4) Kangchenjunga
5) Godwin Austen (K2)
Answer- 1) Mount Everest
Explanation:
In order to study the changing weather phenomena in the Mount (Mt) Everest, following Expeditions
have made –
• The National Geographic Society has installed the World’s highest weather station on Mt Everest.
• China has flown an airship named Jimu No.1 over Mt Everest at a record height of 9,032 metres in
order to study the Atmospheric Composition Data and the Water vapour transporting process
from the surface.
BANKING & FINANCE
8. Recently (in May '22) which Bank (issued a Chinese yuan (CNY) 7 billion bond (about USD
1.04 billion) in the China Interbank Bond Market with a 3-year maturity period?
1) Industrial & Commercial Bank of China
2) Bank of China Limited
4) The Toronto- Dominion Bank
5) New Development Bank (NDB)
Answer- 5) New Development Bank (NDB)
Explanation:
On May 18, 2022, the New Development Bank (NDB) issued a Chinese yuan (CNY) 7 billion bond
(about USD 1.04 billion) in the China Interbank Bond Market with a 3-year maturity period.

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• This is the largest Panda Bond transaction ever issued by a Multilateral Development Bank (MDB).
• Panda Bonds are bonds issued by international issuers denominated in Chinese yuan (CNY) and
traded in mainland China’s domestic market.
9. Recently (in May '22) RBI imposed a Penalty of Rs 29.79 lakhs on which financial services for
non-compliant with norms on Small-Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) requirements?
1) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited
2) Bajaj Finance Limited
3) Muthoot Finance Limited
4) Unimoni Financial Services Limited
5) Tata Capital Financial Services Limited
Answer- 4) Unimoni Financial Services
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 29.79 lakhs on Unimoni Financial
Services Limited for non-compliant with norms on Small-Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI)
requirements.
RBI has issued a show-cause notice to Unimoni Financial Services and the penalty was imposed after
considering the response of the company.
10. Recently (in May '22) What was the penalty amount imposed by RBI on Daimler Financial
Services India, KKR India Financial Services for non-compliance with the RBI’s guidelines?
1) Rs 5 lakh
2) Rs 6 lakh
3) Rs 8 lakh
4) Rs 7 lakh
5) Rs 9 lakh
Answer- 1) Rs 5 lakh
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh each on Daimler Financial
Services India and KKR India Financial Services for non-compliance with the RBI’s guidelines of
‘Monitoring of frauds in Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016’.
• The penalty follows the statutory inspection conducted by RBI in both the companies concerning
their financial position as of 31st March 2020.
• During the inspection, RBI found out both the companies of non-compliance with the aforesaid
Directions to the extended delay in reporting fraud to RBI through Fraud Monitoring Return
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ECONOMY & BUSINESS
11. What was the growth projection of India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in 2022-23,
according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) in its
‘World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) Mid-year Update 2022?
1) 6.7 %
2) 6.4 %
3) 5.5%
4) 5.7 %
5) 8.8 %
Answer- 2) 6.4 %
Explanation:
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) in its ‘World Economic
Situation and Prospects (WESP) Mid-year Update 2022’ has declined India’s GDP (Gross Domestic
Product) growth projections from 6.7% to 6.4% for 2022-23.
• For 2023-24, 6% GDP growth forecasted for India as against 6.1%. In 2021, India's economy grew
at 8.8%.
• The reasons for this decline are the Ukraine-Russia Conflict, higher commodity prices and
potential negative spillover effects from monetary tightening in the United States (US).
• S&P Global Ratings in its Global Macro Update to Growth Forecasts also slashed India’s growth
forecast to 7.3% from 7.8% for FY23 amid rising inflationary pressure and Russia-Ukraine war
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APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
12. Recently (in May '22) who has decided to resign from the Managing Director and CEO of
Equitas Small Finance Bank headquartered at Chennai in Tamilnadu?
1) Bhaskar S
2) Viswanatha Prasad Subbaraman
3) Jayshree Ashwinkumar Vyas
4) PN Vasudevan
5) Arun Ramanathan
Answer- 4) PN Vasudevan
Explanation:
PN Vasudevan, Managing Director and CEO, Equitas Small Finance Bank headquartered at Chennai in
Tamilnadu, has decided to step down from his role in order to focus on the public charitable trust.
Key Information
i.Concerned Bank Board shall be forming a Search Committee shortly to undertake the process of
identifying a successor to become next Managing Director and CEO.
ii.Till the successor is found, PN Vasuden would officiate as MD & CEO of Equitas Small Finance Bank.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
13. Recently (in May '22) which Country Plans to launch Closeby Habitable Exoplanet Survey
(CHES), the World’s First Habitable Planet Search With Space Telescope?
1) United States of America
2) France
3) China
4) Japan
5) Russia
Answer- 3) China
Explanation:
China plans for a space project to survey the sky through a space-borne telescope to hunt for
habitable Earth-like planets outside the solar system, about 32 light-years from Earth.
The project, named Closeby Habitable Exoplanet Survey (CHES) , would be the first space mission
specially designed to search for habitable terrestrial planets around nearby Sun-like stars.
ENVIRONMENT
14. What is the name of a new species of non-venomous snake which was discovered recently
(in May '22) near Murlen National Park in Champhai district of Mizoram?
1) Common Cat Snake
2) Common Trinket Snake
3) Banded Kukri Snake
4) Banded Racer
5) Lenrul
Answer- 5) Lenrul

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Explanation:
Herpetologists in Mizoram have identified a new species of non-venomous snake near Murlen
National Park in Champhai district of Mizoram.It was named lenrul”, meaning high-elevation snake in
the Mizo language, is the only one of its kind in India found beyond 1,700 metres above the mean sea
level.
i.The snake’s scientific name is Herpetoreas murlen.
SPORTS
15. Who recently (in May '22) Acquired the fifth franchise in UAE T20 League?
1) Adani Sportsline
2) Reliance Industries
3) Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao (GMR) group
4) Capri Global
5) Knight Riders
Answer- 1) Adani Sportsline
Explanation:
Adani Sportsline, a subsidiary of the Adani group, has acquired the rights to own and operate a
franchise in the six-member United Arab Emirates (UAE) T20 League.
• Adani will be the fifth franchise owner of the UAE T20 league, marking its first major foray into
cricket overseas.
IMPORTANT DAYS
16. When is World Metrology Day 2022 observed?

1) 21st May
2) 22nd May
3) 19th May
4) 20th May
5) 18th May
Answer- 4) 20th May
Explanation:
World Metrology Day(WMD) is annually observed across the globe on 20th May to create awareness
about Metrology, the science of measurement and its application. The day highlights the use of
Metrology in scientific fields, innovation, industries, trading and other fields.
• The day is an annual celebration of the singing of the Metre Convention on 20th May 1875.
17. When is World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day 2022 observed?

1) 20th May
2) 19th May
3) 18th May
4) 15th May
5) 21st May
Answer- 2) 19th May

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Explanation:
World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day is annually observed across the globe on 19th May to
create awareness about the people who suffer from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which are
collectively known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
• The day is supported and coordinated by the European Federation of Crohn's and Ulcerative
Colitis Associations (EFCCA).
STATE NEWS
18. Recently (in May '22) with which State Government did TTL Partnered to Transform
Polytechnics, ITIs into Centres of Excellence?
1) Government of Assam
2) Government of Punjab
3) Government of Haryana
4) Government of Jharkhand
5) Government of Sikkim
Answer- 1) Government of Assam
Explanation:
Tata Technologies Ltd (TTL) partnered with the Assam government (Govt) to transform 34 state
polytechnics and 43 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) into futuristic Centres of Excellence (CoEs).
• With the total investment of about Rs 2,390 crore. TTL has signed a Memorandum of Agreement
(MoA) with the Assam govt for a period of 10 years. The CoEs will act as a technology and
industrial hub for MSMEs and support entrepreneurship.
CA STATIC GK
19. What is the currency of Tunisia?

1) Dalasi
2) Euro
3) Dirham
4) Peso
5) Dinar
Answer- 5) Dinar
Explanation:
About Turkey:
Capital – Tunis
Currency – Tunisian dinar
20. What is the capital of Sweden?

1) Stockholm
2) Sana
3) Sofia
4) San Marino
5) Seoul
Answer- 1) Stockholm

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Explanation:
About Sweden:
Capital – Stockholm
Currency – Swedish Krona
21. Where is the Headquarters of the National Green Tribunal?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) New Delhi
5) Gujarat
Answer- 4) New Delhi
Explanation:
The National Green Tribunal was established in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for
effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of
forests and other natural resources.
i. New Delhi is the Principal Place (Headquarters) for Sitting of the Tribunal and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata
and Chennai shall be the other four places of sitting of the Tribunal.
22. In which state Mudumalai National Park is located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Telangana
5) Kerala
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu:
National Park- Mudumalai National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary- Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, Agasthyamalai
Biosphere Reserve.
23. What is the base year of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India?
1) 2005-06
2) 2009-10
3) 2011-12
4) 2008-09
5) 2004-05
Answer- 3) 2011-12
Explanation:
The wholesale Price Index (WPI) measures the changes in the prices of goods sold and traded in bulk
by wholesale businesses to other businesses. It is the most widely used inflation indicator in India
i. Published by the Office of Economic Adviser, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
ii. The base year of All-India WPI has been revised from 2004-05 to 2011-12 in 2017.

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24. How many alphanumeric numbers are there in a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)?
1) 20
2) 11
3) 10
4) 9
5) 7
Answer- 1) 20
Explanation:
The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-digit, alpha-numeric code developed by the International
Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).
i. It is a key measure to improve the quality and accuracy of financial data systems for better risk
management.
ii. Legal entities are organisations like companies or government entities that participate in financial
transactions.
25. What are the departments that come under the Ministry of finance (MoF)?
A) Department of Expenditure
B) Department of Economic Affairs
C) Department of Revenue
D) Department of Financial Services
E) Department of Investment and Public Asset Management
F) Department of Public Enterprises
1) Both A and B
2) Both B and C
3) Both C and D
4) Both E and F
5) All the above
Answer- 5) All the above
Explanation:
About the Ministry of finance (MoF):
Union Minister of Finance – Nirmala Sitharaman (Rajya Sabha – Karnataka)
Departments under the MoF – Department of Expenditure; Department of Economic Affairs;
Department of Revenue; Department of Financial Services; Department of Investment and Public
Asset Management; Department of Public Enterprises.
26. When was the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) launched?
1) October 16 2020
2) November 16 2020
3) October 13 2021
4) November 13 2021
5) December 13 2021
Answer- 3) October 13 2021
Explanation:
i.The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP), was launched on October 13 2021,
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Railways, Waterways and Roadways, together for integrated planning and coordinated
implementation of infrastructure connectivity projects.
27. (As of May '22) who is the Director General of International Food Policy Research Institute
(IFPRI)?
1) Peter Maure
2) Audrey Azoulay
3) Jin Liqun
4) Johan Swinnen
5) David Malpass
Answer- 4) Johan Swinnen
Explanation:
About International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI):
Director General– Johan Swinnen
Headquarter– Washington, DC, United States
28. Where is the Headquarters of the New Development Bank (NDB) located?
1) Shanghai, China
2) Tokyo, Japan
3) Helsinki, Finland
4) Moscow, Russia
5) Rio, Brazil
Answer- 1) Shanghai, China
Explanation:
About New Development Bank (NDB)
President – Marcos Troyjo
Headquarters – Shanghai, China.
29. (As of May '22) who is the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Department of
Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA)?
1) Michelle Bachelet
2) Liu Zhenmin
3) Grete Faremo
4) Ghada Waly
5) Olga Algayerova
Answer- 2) Liu Zhenmin
Explanation:
About United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA):
Under-Secretary-General– Liu Zhenmin
Headquarters– New York, United States (US)

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30. Where is the Headquarters of the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures(BIPM)
Located?
1) Rome, Italy
2) Madrid, Spain
3) Stockholm, Sweden
4) Berlin, Germany
5) Paris, France
Explanation:
About Bureau International des Poids et Mesures(BIPM):
i.It is the international organisation established by the Metre Convention, through which Member
States act together on matters related to measurement science and measurement standards.
ii.It is also the home of the International System of Units (SI) and the international reference time
scale (UTC).
Member states– 63 Member States & 37 Associate States and Economies

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1. In May 2022, the 42nd Meeting of the Executive Committee of National Mission for Clean
Ganga (NMCG) approved 11 projects worth of _______ to develop water infrastructure projects
along the River Ganga.
1) Rs 550 crores
2) Rs 800 crores
3) Rs 120 crores
4) Rs 200 crores
5) Rs 660 crores
Answer- 5) Rs 660 crores
Explanation:
The 42nd Meeting of the Executive Committee of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the
Chairmanship of G. Asok Kumar, Director General, NMCG approved 11 projects with an estimated
cost of approx Rs 660 crores to develop Water Infrastructure Projects along the River Ganga.
i. Projects approved for Interception, Diversion and Treatment Works in Saharanpur Town focusing
on cleaning River Hindon, Uttar Pradesh.
ii. Rejuvenation of Chamunda Mai Pond in GarhMukteshwar, Uttar Pradesh, was announced.The total
area of the pond to be rejuvenated is about 10,626 Square metres and the Environmental Upgradation
of Shivna River in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, with the cost of Rs. 28.68 crore dol immersion facility.
2. Which institute recently (in May '22) partnered with the Center for Strategic and
International Studies (CSIS) in the United States of America to Create A Global Just Transition
Network?
1) IIT Bombay
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Kharagpur
5) IIT Kanpur
Answer- 5) IIT Kanpur
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur’s Just Transition Research Centre (JTRC) has
partnered with the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and
International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C., United States of America(USA) to work on energy
transition globally, including in India under Global Just Transition Network (GJTN).
i. IIT Kanpur and CSIS will co-arrange a sequence of workshops and bilateral conferences between
senior officers and different key stakeholders from coal-dependent states/provinces in India, the
United States, and South Africa.
ii. Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana are among the Indian states
with which the IIT-CSIS collaboration will interact, allowing them to access assets and connect with
senior officers working on simple transition in other countries.

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3. The Greenko Group is to set up the ‘World’s largest Integrated Renewable Energy Storage
Project (IRESP)’ in which state?
1) Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
2) Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
3) Tumkur, Karnataka.
4) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
5) Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Greenko Group and the Government of Andhra Pradesh is setting up the World’s largest
Integrated Renewable Energy Storage Project (IRESP) with a capacity to store 5,230 Mega Watt
(MW), in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. It will be the first-of-its-kind Single location energy
storage project with wind and solar capacities.
i. The project is scheduled to be commissioned by the last quarter of 2023.
ii. It is being implemented with an investment of over USD 3 billion comprising pumped storage
(10,800 megawatt hour of daily storage), solar (3,000 MW) and wind (550 MW) and the project will
help avoid 15 million tonnes of CO2 annually which is equivalent to emissions from three million cars.
4. As per the UNICEF Child Alert – May 2022, “Severe Wasting: An Overlooked Child Survival
Emergency” report, which country has the world’s most severely wasted children under the
age of five?
1) Sri Lanka
2) India
3) Bangladesh
4) Indonesia
5) Nigeria
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has released its UNICEF Child Alert – May 2022
edition, titled “Severe Wasting: An Overlooked Child Survival Emergency.” According to UNICEF,
India has the world’s most severely wasted children under the age of five, with 5,772,472 affected
children.
i. In terms of countries with the highest number of children under the age of five affected by severe
wasting, Indonesia ranks second with 812,564 severely wasted children. Pakistan, Nigeria, and
Bangladesh ranked third, fourth, and fifth, respectively.
ii. Wasting is the most visible and fatal form of malnutrition, described as a low weight-for-height
ratio. The most dangerous form is severe wasting, often known as severe acute malnutrition and it is
caused by a lack of nutritional diet and frequent occurrences of infections such as diarrhoea, measles,
and malaria that deplete a child’s immunity.

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5. In May 2022, India’s Governor of New Development Bank (NDB) Nirmala Sitharaman chaired
the 7th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of NDB.
During the meeting, Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned that India’s GDP growth in the current FY
is estimated to be __________.
1) 8.2%
2) 7.6%
3) 8.5%
4) 7.2%
5) 8.9%
Answer- 5) 8.9%
Explanation:
Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Corporate Affairs and
also an India’s Governor for the New Development Bank (NDB) chaired the 7th Annual Meeting of
the Board of Governors of NDB through a video conference in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. Highlighting that India is celebrating 75 years of Independence this year, the Union Finance Minister
mentioned that India’s economic growth in the current financial year has been robust and is estimated
to be 8.9% which is the highest among all large economies.
ii. The meeting was attended by Governors or Alternate Governors of Brazil, China, Russia, South
Africa and the newly joined members of Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
iii. The theme of 7th Annual Meeting for the year 2022 was “NDB: Optimising Development
Impact”.
6. A 48-member high level multi-sectoral delegation headed by Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef
visited India in May 2022.
Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef is the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment
Promotion of which country?
1) Yemen
2) Oman
3) Saudi Arabia
5) Kuwait
Answer- 2) Oman
Explanation:
A 48-member high level multi-sectoral delegation headed by Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef,
Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion of Oman visited India on May 10-14, 2022.
i. The 10th Session of the India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) 2022 was held in New Delhi,
Delhi which was co-chaired by Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(MoCI), and Oman’s Commerce Minister Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef.
ii. The 10th meeting of the India-Oman Joint Business Council (JBC) was jointly organized by FICCI
(Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry) and Oman Chamber of Commerce and
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7. The Seoul Forest Declaration, which was adopted at the XV World Forestry Congress (WFC
2021) in Coex, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Which organisation and Korea Forest Service (KFS) was organised the XV (WFC 2021) with the
theme of “Building a Green, Healthy and Resilient Future with Forests”?
1) Food and Agricultural Organisation
2) United Nations Human Settlement Programme
4) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Answer- 1) Food and Agricultural Organisation
Explanation:
The Korea Forest Service (KFS) and Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) organised the XV
World Forestry Congress (WFC 2021) at Coex, Seoul, Republic of Korea from 2nd to 6th May 2022.
i. During which, 141 Participant countries endorsed the Seoul Forest Declaration to convey the urgent
need for action to achieve a green, healthy and resilient future with forests.
ii. The WFC 2021 emphasised on the Youth Call for Action and the Ministerial Call on Sustainable
Wood and the event stated that the Investments in forest and landscape should at least be tripled by
2030 in order to implement the global commitments and meet internationally agreed goals and
targets.
iii. The theme of XV WFC 2021 is “Building a Green, Healthy and Resilient Future with Forests”.
BANKING AND FINANCE
8. In May 2022, RBI directed the banks to provide the option of ICCW at their ATMs in order to
curb frauds.
In ICCW, what does ‘I’ stand for?
1) Interoperable
2) Individual
3) Identifiable
4) Issuer
5) Immediate
Answer- 1) Interoperable
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) asked banks to provide the option of Interoperable Card-less Cash
Withdrawal (ICCW) at their ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) in order to curb frauds like
skimming, card cloning and device tampering. This directive is issued under Section 10(2) read with
Section 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (Act 51 of 2007).
i. For this ICCW, RBI also advises National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to facilitate Unified
Payments Interface (UPI) integration with all banks and ATM networks.
ii. Withdrawal limits for ICCW transactions will be in line with the limits for regular on-us/off-us ATM
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9. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently (in May’22) allowed the exporters to settle trade
transactions with _______ in Indian Rupee (INR) outside the Asian Clearing Union (ACU)
mechanism.
1) Malaysia
2) Sri Lanka
3) Maldives
4) Madagascar
5) Indonesia
Answer- 2) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
RBI has allowed exporters to settle trade transactions with Sri Lanka in Indian Rupee (INR) outside
the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) mechanism. It was issued under sections 10(4) and 11(1) of the
Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 (42 of 1999).
i. This decision has been taken amid the view of difficulties being faced by exporters in receipt of
export proceeds from Sri Lanka and State Bank of India’s (SBI) credit facility.
ii. Under the arrangement, financing of export of eligible goods and services from India will be
allowed subject to their being eligible for export under the Foreign Trade Policy of the Government of
India and whose purchase is agreed to be financed by SBI under this agreement.
10. Name the bank that recently (in May '22) partnered with the Amazon Web Services (AWS)
to offer UPI payments.
1) RBL Bank
2) South Indian Bank
3) Bandhan Bank
4) IDFC FIRST Bank
5) YES Bank
Answer- 1) RBL Bank

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Explanation:
RBL Bank has tied up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer UPI (Unified Payments Interface)
payments for peer-to-peer and peer-to-merchant transactions.
i. With this integration, Amazon Pay will issue NPCI’s (National Payments Corporation of India)
allocated UPI ID with the handle @rapl to RBL Bank and under this partnership the bank will utilize
Amazon Pay’s customer base and transaction volumes, and will expand its presence in the UPI
segment with its payment processing platform hosted on AWS.
11. In May 2022, HDFC Bank carved out rural banking as a separate vertical to increase
penetration in remote areas of India.
The separate vertical will be headed by whom?
2) Srikanth Nadhamuni
3) Anil Bhavnani
4) Srinivasan Vaidyanathan
5) Smita Bhagat
Answer- 3) Anil Bhavnani
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has carved out rural banking as a separate vertical which will be headed by Anil
Bhavnani, who has been working with it for 19 years.
i. The bank has also tied up with Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), Gujarat to prepare its
rural initiative strategy which will look at consumer behaviour, customer satisfaction, service design,
and service delivery.
ii. Under the rural vertical, bank will build new products and services and it will act as a one stop shop
solution to small farmers, workers, and traders.
12. Name the bank that recently (in May’22) launched a spot offer for home loans on
WhatsApp.
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) YES Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank also rolled out a ‘Spot Offer’ on WhatsApp to provide an in-principle home loan approval
to home buyers within two minutes. This 24×7 facility is developed by the bank in association with
Cogno AI, and can be availed by salaried resident Indians.
i. To avail the offer, users have to send the message on HDFC’s WhatsApp number (+91 9867000000)
and provide some basic information, on the basis of which a provisional/conditional home loan offer
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13. Which company recently (in May’22) partnered with Volopay to issue its own cards in the
Asia-Pacific (APAC) region?
1) HDFC Cards
2) SBI Cards
3) American Express
4) Visa Inc
5) Mastercard
Answer- 4) Visa Inc
Explanation:
Volopay, a Y Combinator-backed corporate cards and payable management company, has joined
hands with Visa’s Fintech Fast Track Program to offer financial management solutions.
i. This Program will allow Volopay to start issuing their own Visa cards to their client businesses in the
Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
ii. The partnership program was founded by Visa in order to support innovative financial services and
solutions.
14. Name the Indian Aerospace startup company that recently (in May’22) tested the Kalam-
100 Engine on Vikram 1 launch vehicle.
1) Agnikul Cosmos
2) Bellatrix Aerospace
3) Pixxel
4) Skyroot Aerospace
5) Dhruva Space
Answer- 4) Skyroot Aerospace
Explanation:
Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace successfully tested a solid fuel-based engine
Kalam-100 Engine, that would be used in the third stage of the launch vehicle called Vikram 1.
i. The Vikram 1 rocket will use four fuel-based stages which includes 3 solid fuel and one 1 liquid fuel
stages for the launch with the capable of putting 225 kg payloads into sun-synchronous polar orbit
whose payload capacity is very small.
ii. Launch vehicle contains four stages, in which the third stage contains a solid fuel-based engine
called Kalam-100 Engine, named after scientist and India’s former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
About Testing: Test firing ran for 108 seconds and the engine produces a peak vacuum thrust of
100kilonewton(kN) or 10Tons .
15. Which aerospace company and NASA recently (in May’22) launched the Starliner Space
Capsule- OFT 2 (Orbital Flight Test-2) to carry astronauts to and from the International Space
Station (ISS)?
1) Raytheon Technologies
2) Northrop Grumman
3) Boeing
4) Airbus
5) Lockheed Martin

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Answer- 3) Boeing
Explanation:
The Boeing Company and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the
Starliner Space Capsule- OFT 2 (Orbital Flight Test-2) from Space Launch Complex-41 on Cape
Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States of America (USA) to carry astronauts to and
from the International Space Station (ISS).
i. The launch was carried out using the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket and the Launch is
the second uncrewed flight test of Boeing’s Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 Starliner spacecraft
for the Commercial Crew Program.
16. The world’s largest and most powerful space-based observatory, James Webb Space
Telescope was recently (in May '22) completed the first test to track a moving object in deep
space.
Name the asteroid in the Main Belt that was tested by the engineering team.
1) 10 Hygiea
2) 259 Aletheia
3) 6481 Tenzing
4) 121 Hermione
5) 354 Eleonora
Answer- 3) 6481 Tenzing
Explanation:
James Webb Space Telescope, the world’s largest and most powerful space-based observatory,
recently completed the first test to track a moving object, which verified that the telescope could
conduct moving target science.
i. The engineering team tested this capability on a small asteroid in the Main Belt: 6481 Tenzing,
named after Tenzing Norgay, the famous Tibetan mountain guide who was one of the first people to
reach the summit of Mount Everest.
ii. The Webb mission was launched on an Ariane 5 rocket from French Guiana on December 25, 2021
and the Webb Space Telescope will actually orbit the Sun, 1.5 million kilometers (1 million miles)
away from the Earth at what is called the second Lagrange point or L2.
IMPORTANT DAYS
17. When was World Bee Day 2022 observed across the globe by the United Nations (UN) with
the theme of ‘Bee Engaged: Celebrating the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems’?
1) 21st May 2022
2) 19th May 2022
3) 22nd May 2022
4) 20th May 2022
5) 18th May 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Bee Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 20th May 2022
with the theme of ‘Bee Engaged: Celebrating the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems’.

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i. The day was observed to raise awareness of the essential role bees and other pollinators play in
keeping people and the planet healthy and the date 20th May coincides with the birth anniversary of
Anton Janša, a pioneer of modern apiculture.
ii. The first ever World Bee Day was observed on 20th May 2018.
iii. Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare (MoA&FW)
participated in the event organised by MoA&FW to celebrate World Bee Day at Tent City -II, Ekta
Nagar, Narmada, Gujarat.
STATE NEWS
18. Name the state/UT government that recently (on May'22) inducted two robots into their
firefighting fleets.
1) Maharashtra
2) Delhi
3) Madhya Pradesh
5) Chhattisgarh
Answer- 2) Delhi
Explanation:
Delhi Government has undertaken a unique initiative of using robots for extinguishing fires in Delhi.
By inducting the two robots into Delhi’s firefighting fleets, the fire fighters would be able to extinguish
fires easily in narrow streets, warehouses, basements, stairs, forests and enter places like oil and
chemical tankers and factories.
i. For the first time such remote control robots have been brought into the country which are capable
of controlling fire remotely.
ii. Robots will also be capable of releasing high water pressure at the rate of 2,400 litres per minute
and the machine can be operated remotely from a distance of 300 metres with externalities by fire,
smoke, heat, or any other adverse condition.
19. Which state recently (in May’22) signed an MoU with the Bharat Petroleum Corporation
Limited (BPCL) for renewable energy projects?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Karnataka
3) Jharkhand
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Government signed an MoU with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) for the
development of new and renewable energy projects in the state.
i. The MoU intends to take forward Uttarakhand by balancing both in the field of renewable energy
and ecological economy and the MoU would lead to progress in the field of renewable energy,
especially Solar Energy in the Hilly State.

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CA STATIC GK
20. How far away from Earth will the James Webb Space Telescope telescope be placed?
1) 2.5 million kilometers
Answer- 3) 1.5 million kilometers
Explanation:
The James Webb Space Telescope will actually orbit the Sun, 1.5 million kilometers (1 million miles)
away from the Earth at what is called the second Lagrange point or L2.
i. The Webb mission was launched on an Ariane 5 rocket from French Guiana on December 25,
2021.The space-based observatory will solve mysteries in our solar system, look beyond distant
worlds around other stars, and probe the mysterious structures and origins of our universe and our
place in the universe
21. Who is the current (as of May’22) Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (Interim) of
RBL Bank?
1) Rajeev Ahuja
2) Padmaja Chundru
3) Pallav Mohapatra
4) Vishwavir Ahuja
5) Karnam Sekar
Answer- 1) Rajeev Ahuja
Explanation:
About RBL Bank:
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (Interim)– Rajeev Ahuja
Tagline– apno ka bank
22. Which of the following country are not members of the New Development Bank (NDB)?
1) India
2) China
4) South Africa
5) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
About New Development Bank (NDB):
i. The NDB is a multilateral development bank, set up by the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India,
China, and South Africa) in 2014. However, it was operationalised in 2015 with its headquarters in
Shanghai, China.
ii. In 2021, the NDB expanded its membership to include four more countries namely, Bangladesh,
United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Uruguay.

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iii. Members: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, newly added members: Bangladesh and
United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Prospective members: Egypt and Uruguay.
23. How many countries are members of the Gulf Cooperation Council GCC?
1) Eight
2) Seven
3) Four
4) Six
5) Five
Answer- 4) Six
Explanation:
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is an alliance of six Middle Eastern countries.
i. The GCC comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
24. The Hindon River is a tributary of ______ river.

1) Chenab River
2) Tapi River
3) Yamuna
4) Narmada River
5) Kaveri River
Answer- 3) Yamuna
Explanation:
Hindon River, a tributary of Yamuna river, is a river in India that originates in the Saharanpur district,
from the Shakumbhari devi range Upper Sivaliks in Uttar Pradesh.
It flows between Ganges and Yamuna rivers for 400 kilometres (250 mi) through Muzaffarnagar
district, Meerut district, Baghpat district, Ghaziabad district and Gautam Buddh Nagar district before it
joins Yamuna river
25. How many alphanumeric numbers are there in the Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) ?
1) 20
2) 11
3) 10
4) 9
5) 7
Answer- 2) 11
Explanation:
The Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) is a 11 character code for identifying the bank and branch
on which an account is held. The IFSC code is used by the NEFT, RTGS and IMPS finance transfer
systems.
i. The first four alphabetic characters represent the bank name, The fifth character is 0 (zero) and
reserved for future use, and The last six characters (usually numeric, but can be alphabetic) represent
the branch.

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26. Where is the Headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations
(FAO)?
3) Rome, Italy
4) Vienna, Austria
5) Paris, France
Answer- 3) Rome, Italy
Explanation:
About Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) :
Director-General– Qu Dongyu
Headquarters– Rome, Italy
27. What is the capital of Oman?

1) Baku
2) Muscat
3) Sofia
4) Manama
5) Dili
Answer- 2) Muscat
Explanation:
About Oman:
Capital- Muscat
Currency- Omani rial
28. In which state is the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Karnataka
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
About Maharashtra:
Governor – Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Bird Sanctuary (BS) – Nandur Madhyameshwar BS, Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, Jayakwadi
Bird Sanctuary BS
Festivals – Gudi Padwa, Narali Purnima, Ellora Festival
29. What is the currency of Somalia?

1) Peso
2) Rial
3) Euro
4) Shilling
5) Dinar

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Answer- 4) Shilling
Explanation:
About Federal Republic of Somalia:
Prime Minister – Mohammed Hussein Roble
Capital City – Mogadishu
Currency – Somali Shilling (SOS)
30. The monkeypox virus belongs to _______ Virus.

1) Adenoviridae
2) Parvovirinae
3) Betapleolipovirus
4) Orthopoxvirus
5) Alphatorquevirus
Answer- 4) Orthopoxvirus
Explanation:
The monkeypox virus is an orthopoxvirus, genus in the family Poxviridae., which is a genus of viruses
that also includes the variola virus, which causes smallpox, and vaccinia virus, which was used in the
smallpox vaccine.
i. While vaccination eradicated smallpox worldwide in 1980, monkeypox continues to occur in a
swathe of countries in Central and West Africa, and has on occasion showed up elsewhere.
ii. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), two distinct clade are identified: the West
African clade and the Congo Basin clade, also known as the Central African clade and Monkeypox is a
zoonosis, that is, a disease that is transmitted from infected animals to humans.

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which country recently (in May ’22) conducted the 4th edition of the Coordinated Patrol
(CORPAT) along with India in the Northern Bay of Bengal?
1) France
2) Bangladesh
3) Singapore
4) Indonesia
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 2) Bangladesh
Explanation:
The 4th edition of the Indian Navy-Bangladesh Navy (IN-BN) Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) was
conducted in the Northern Bay of Bengal to ensure maritime security in the region.
i. Both sides undertook joint patrolling along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
ii. Participants:
• IN– Indigenously Built, Indian Naval Ships (INS) Kora, a guided-missile corvette, and Sumedha, an
offshore patrol vessel
• BN– Bangladesh Navy Ship (BNS) Ali Haider and BNS Abu Ubaidah. Maritime Patrol Aircraft of
both navies also participated in the Coordinated Patrol.
2. In May 2022, PM Narendra Modi participated in the ______ Global COVID Virtual Summit.
1) Fifth
2) First
3) Third
4) Second
5) Fourth
Answer- 4) Second
Explanation:
On 12th May 2022, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi participated in the Second Global COVID
Virtual Summit. He was invited by Joseph R. Biden Jr, President of the United States of America(USA).
i. He addressed the opening session of the summit on the theme “Preventing Pandemic Fatigue and
Prioritizing Preparedness”.
ii. PM Modi also participated in the first Global COVID virtual Summit hosted by President Biden on 22
September 2021.
3. Which airway recently (in May’22) got the Directorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA) nod
to resume commercial flight operations after being grounded since 2019?
1) Jet Airways
2) Go First
3) Vistara

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4) IndiGo
5) SpiceJet
Answer- 1) Jet Airways
Explanation:
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA) granted Jet Airways the Air Operator Certificate
(AOC) permit which would allow the airline to resume commercial flight operations after being
grounded since 2019 due to mounting debts.
i. The AOC enables Jet Airways to resume its scheduled commercial operations in India.
ii. An air operator’s certificate (AOC) is the approval granted by a civil aviation authority (CAA) to an
aircraft operator to allow it to use aircraft for commercial purposes.
4. Which of the following points are ‘Correct’ with respect to the recent (in May’22) data
released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)?
A) India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow recorded the highest ever annual FDI inflow of
USD 84.82billion in FY22 as compared to $74.39 billion in FY21.
B) In India, Singapore is the top investing country with 27% of the equity inflows, which was
followed by the United States (US) and Mauritius in FY22.
C) Among states, Karnataka is the top recipient state for another year, i.e., FY22, with a 38%
share of the total FDI equity inflows, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
In accordance with the data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(DPIIT), India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow recorded the highest ever annual FDI inflow of
USD 83.57bn in FY22 (2021-2022) as compared to $81.97 billion in FY21. This constituted an
‘endorsement‘ of India’s status among global investors.
i. In India, Singapore is the top investing country with 27% of the equity inflows which was followed
by the United States (US) at 18% and Mauritius at 16% in FY22.
ii. Among states, Karnataka is the top recipient state for another year i.e. FY22 with 38% share of the
total FDI equity inflows, followed by Maharashtra at 26% and Delhi at 14%.
iii. FDI inflow has increased by 23% post-Covid (March, 2020 to March 2022: USD 171.84 billion) in
comparison to FDI inflow reported pre-Covid (February, 2018 to February, 2020: USD 141.10 billion)
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5. India’s ASHA Workers are Among 6 Winners of the World Health Organisation (WHO)
Director-General’s Global Health Leaders Award 2022 for their “crucial role” towards
healthcare in rural areas.
In ASHA, what does 1st ‘A’ stand for?
1) Acquired
2) Accredited
3) Activists
4) Associated
5) Additional
Answer- 2) Accredited
Explanation:
India’s one million all-women Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers, were honoured
with the World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General’s Global Health Leaders Award 2022 for
their “crucial role” in providing direct access to healthcare facilities in rural areas and their
indefatigable efforts to rein in the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
i. ASHA in Hindi means ‘Hope’, The ASHA workers are Indian government’s affiliated health-care
workers who are the first point of contact in rural India.
ii. They worked to provide maternal care and immunisation for children against vaccine preventable
diseases, community health care, treatment for hypertension and tuberculosis, and core areas of
health promotion for nutrition, sanitation, and healthy living.
6. Name the personality from Kenya who recently (in May’22) received the first Aster
Guardians Global Nursing Award 2022.
1) Rachel Abraham Joseph
2) Anna Qabale Duba
3) Lincy Padicala Joseph
4) Florence Nightingale
5) Manju Dhandapani
Answer- 2) Anna Qabale Duba
Explanation:
Anna Qabale Duba,a nurse from Marsabit County in Kenya, became the winner of First Aster
Guardians Global Nursing Award 2022 at an award ceremony held at Atlantis the Palm in Dubai.
i. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority,
Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Airline and Group,
honoured the winner in the award event.
ii. Aster DM Healthcare has launched the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award on International
Nurses Day 2021(12th May 2021) to recognise the phenomenal contribution of nurses to humanity .

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7. In May 2022, Anthony Norman Albanese was appointed as the new Prime Minister (PM) of
which country?
1) Austria
2) Belgium
3) Spain
4) Australia
5) Indonesia
Answer- 4) Australia
Explanation:
Anthony Norman Albanese was sworn in as 31st Prime Minister (PM) of Australia by Governor-
General David Hurley, ahead of the Quad Summit 2022 in Tokyo, Japan.
i. PM Anthony Albanese’s center-left Labor Party of Australia defeated previous PM Scott Morrison’s
conservative coalition in Australia’s federal election in 2022.
ii. In Australia’s 121-year history, he is the first candidate for Prime Minister with a “non-Anglo Celtic”
background.
8. Who was recently (in May’22) reappointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Paytm?
1) Rahul Chari
2) Binny Bansal
3) Vijay Shekhar Sharma
4) Sameer Nigam
5) Kalyan Krishnamurthy
Answer- 3) Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Explanation:
The One 97 Communications Limited (OCL), which operates under Paytm brand, has reappointed its
founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma as its Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The tenure of 5 years which will be effective from December 19, 2022, to December 18, 2027.
i. Paytm’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Madhur Deora has been re-appointed by the company’s board
as a whole-time director till May 19, 2027.
9. In May 2022, Paytm approved the proposal to invest of ______ in their newly formed joint
venture Paytm General Insurance Limited (PGIL) for 10 years.
1) Rs 550 crore
2) Rs 790 crore
3) Rs 950 crore
4) Rs 640 crore
5) Rs 420 crore
Answer- 3) Rs 950 crore
Explanation:
The One97 Communications, which operates under Paytm brand, has formed a joint venture general
insurance company – Paytm General Insurance Limited (PGIL), in which Paytm has committed to
invest Rs 950 crore over a period of 10 years.

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i. The proposal to set up the joint venture firm Paytm General Insurance Limited (PGIL) was approved
by the board on May 20 2022.
ii. Initially, One97 Communications (OCL) will hold a 49 percent stake in PGIL while the remaining 51
percent stake is to be owned by OCL’s MD& CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma led VSS Holding Private
Limited (VHPL) and the Post the investment, Paytm will hold 74 percent stake in PGIL, reducing
VHPL’s stake in the company to 26 percent.
iii. Following the investment, PGIL will become a subsidiary of the OCL.
10. Who was recently (in May '22) reappointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Infosys for a period of 5 years?
1) Nandan M. Nilekani
2) Chitra Nayak
3) D. Sundaram
4) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
5) Salil Parekh
Answer- 5) Salil Parekh
Explanation:
Board of Directors of Infosys Limited on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee (NRC) have reappointed Salil Parekh as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of Infosys for five more years from July 1, 2022 to March 31, 2027.
i. Salil Parekh took over as CEO and MD of Infosys in 2018.
ii. Infosys also offers Performance Stock Units (PSU’s) of 1,04,000 shares to 6 KMPs (Key Managerial
Personnel) and another 3,75,760 shares to 88 other senior executives of the organisation under the
Infosys Expanded Stock Ownership Plan 2019.

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11. IDBI Bank recently (in May' 22) divested its _______ stake (entire) of Asset Reconstruction
Company (India) Limited (ARCIL) to Avenue India Resurgence Pte. Limited.
1) 10.34%
2) 25.34%
3) 19.18%
4) 17.67%
5) 15.21%
Answer- 3) 19.18%
Explanation:
IDBI Bank has divested its entire holdings of 6,23,23,800 fully paid-up equity shares constituting
19.18% of the total equity share capital of Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited (ARCIL)
to Avenue India Resurgence Pte. Limited.
i. The value of the deal was not disclosed.
12. In May 2022, the Ministry of Science and Technology established a Single National Portal
named ‘BioRRAP’ for Biotechnology researchers and start-ups.
In BioRRAP, What does 2nd R stand for?
1) Record
2) Rational
3) Remote
4) Regulatory
5) Registry
Answer- 4) Regulatory
Explanation:
In the spirit of One Nation, One Portal, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent
Charge), Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), has established a Single National Portal-
Biological Research Regulatory Approval Portal (BioRRAP)-for Biotechnology researchers and
start-ups.
i. The Department of Biotechnology has developed Biological Research Regulatory Approval Portal
(BioRRAP).
ii. The “BioRRAP” portal will assist all those seeking regulatory approval for biological research and
development activities in India, providing a significant boost to “Ease of Science and Ease of Business.”
iii. The Portal will also enable stakeholders to view the approvals granted to a specific application
using a unique BioRRAP ID.

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ENVIRONMENT
13. In which state, a new species of venomous snake named Trimeresurus mayaae/Maya’s Pit
viper was discovered in May 2022?
1) Meghalaya
2) Karnataka
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Kerala
5) Odisha
Answer- 1) Meghalaya
Explanation:
A team of herpetologists have discovered a new species of venomous snake – Trimeresurus
mayaae or Maya’s Pit viper from Umroi Military station in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. The snake
measured about 750 mm in length.
i. The study was published in PLOS One, an international, peer-reviewed, open-access, online
publication and The snake has been named Maya’s Pit Viper after the Maya,late mother of army officer
Col Yashpal Singh Rathee.
ii. This new snake was reported from Meghalaya and Mizoram, according to the research team.
SPORTS
14. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the 12th edition of 2022
International Boxing Association (IBA) Women’s World Boxing Championship held in May
2022?
A) The 12th edition of 2022 International Boxing Association (IBA) Women’s World Boxing
Championship was held at Istanbul, Turkey.
B) India has won a total medal tally of 4, which includes one gold and 3 bronze, while Ireland
tops the medal tally.
C) The Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen won the gold in the flyweight (52 kg) by defeating
Thailand’s Jitpong Jutamas, and she became the fifth Indian women boxer to win the World
Championship.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The 12th edition of 2022 International Boxing Association (IBA) Women’s World Boxing
Championship was held at Istanbul, Turkey from May 8 to May 20, 2022.
i. India has won a total medal tally of 3, which includes one gold and two bronze, while Turkey tops
the medal tally.
ii. The Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen (from Telangana) won the gold in the flyweight (52 kg) by
defeating Thailand’s Jitpong Jutamas, and she became the fifth Indian women boxer to win the World
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• Other Four Indian boxers who have won the world title for India are – Mary Kom , Sarita Devi ,
Jenny RL and Lekha KC.
iii. The other two Indian women boxers Manisha Moun (from Haryana) and Parveen Hooda(from
Haryana) had won the bronze medals in 57kg and 63kg categories respectively.
15. Which of the following point is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the ISSF Junior World Cup 2022
held in May 2022?
1) The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup 2022 was held at Lima, Peru.
2) The Indian junior shooting team came in first position overall by winning 33 medals in total
followed by Italy.
3) Indian pistol pairs Esha Singh and Saurabh Chaudhary won the gold medal in the 10M Air Pistol
Mixed Team Junior event at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2022.
4) Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil & Abhinav Shaw Make it 1-2 for India in Men’s 10m Air Rifle Event.
5) Sift Kaur Samra of India won the individual women’s 50 metre (m) rifle 3 positions (3P) defeating
Julie Johannessen of Norway.
Answer- 1) The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup 2022 was held
at Lima, Peru.
Explanation:
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup 2022 was held at Suhl in
Germany from May 10 – 19, 2022. The Indian contingent was led by ace shooters Manu Bhaker and
Saurabh Chaudhary.
i. At the ISSF Junior World Cup 2022, the Indian junior shooting team came in first position overall.
They won 33 medals in total, including 13 gold, 15 silver, and 5 bronze. With four gold medals, Italy
came in second place.
ii. Indian pistol pairs Esha Singh and Saurabh Chaudhary won the gold medal in the 10M Air Pistol
Mixed Team Junior event at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2022.
iii. Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil & Abhinav Shaw Make it 1-2 for India in Men’s 10m Air Rifle Event.
iv. Sift Kaur Samra of India won the individual women’s 50 metre (m) rifle 3 positions (3P) defeating
Julie Johannessen of Norway.
16. Who recently (in May’22) won the Spanish Grand Prix 2022 held at Circuit de Barcelona-
Catalunya in Spain?
1) Sergio Perez
2) Lewis Hamilton
3) Max Verstappen
4) Charles Leclerc
5) George Russell
Answer- 3) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, a Formula one world champion 2021, claimed a hard-fought Spanish
Grand Prix 2022 win at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain.
i. Mexican Sergio Perez of Red Bull took second place in the race and Britain’s George Russell of
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IMPORTANT DAYS
17. When was the United Nations (UN)’s World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and
Development 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 23rd May 2022
2) 21st May 2022
3) 24th May 2022
4) 22nd May 2022
5) 20th May 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 2022
was observed across the globe on 21st May 2022 and the day was celebrated annually led by the
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
i. The day was observed to highlight the richness of the World’s culture and to create awareness about
the essential role of intercultural dialogue in achieving peace and sustainable development and the
1st-ever World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was observed on 21st May
2003.
ii. The UNESCO Global Report titled “Re|Shaping policies for creativity: addressing culture as a global
public good” 2022, the 3rd edition of a series designed to monitor the implementation of the 2005
Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions was released.
18. The United Nations(UN) International Tea Day 2022 was observed across the globe on
____________.
1) 22nd May 2022
2) 19th May 2022
3) 21st May 2022
4) 23rd May 2022
5) 20th May 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN) International Tea Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 21st May
2022 and the day was observed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO)
in collaboration with other relevant organisations.
i. The day was observed to promote the production and consumption of tea across the globe and to
create awareness about the significance of tea in combating global poverty and hunger. The first ever
UN’s International Tea Day was observed on 21st May 2020.
ii. Prior to the UN’s resolution ‘International Tea Day’ has been celebrated on 15th December since
2005 by the tea-producing nationals and The first International Tea Day was held in Delhi, India in
2005
19. The Anti Terrorism Day 2022 was observed across India on 21st May 2022 to mark the
death anniversary of Whom?
1) Rajiv Gandhi
2) Mahatma Gandhi

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3) Indira Gandhi
4) Bhagat Singh
5) Chandra Shekhar Azad
Answer- 1) Rajiv Gandhi
Explanation:
Anti Terrorism Day 2022 was observed across India on 21st May 2022 to mark the death
anniversary of former Indian Prime Minister (PM) Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated in 1991 at
Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.
i. 21st May 2022 marks the 31st death anniversary of 6th former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi.
ii. Rajiv Gandhi became the youngest Prime Minister of India(At 40) and he was one of the youngest
elected heads of Government in the world and he was honoured with India’s highest civilian award
Bharat Ratna(posthumously) in 1991 for his contribution to the development of India.
20. What is the theme of International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) 2022 that was
observed across the globe by the United Nations on 22nd May 2022?
1) We're part of the solution #ForNature
2) Awareness raising
3) Celebrating 25 Years of Action for Biodiversity
4) Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health
5) Building a shared future for all life
Answer- 5) Building a shared future for all life
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) 2022 was celebrated
across the globe on 22nd May 2022 with the theme of “Building a shared future for all life”.
i. The day was observed to create awareness about the importance of biodiversity and highlight the
issues and provide an understanding of the importance of biodiversity as a global asset of high value
to the future generation.
ii. May 22nd marks the date of the adoption of the text of the Convention on Biological Diversity and
the 1st ever International Day for Biological Diversity was observed on 22nd May 2001.
21. When was the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula (IDEOF) 2022 observed across the
globe with the theme of ‘End Fistula Now: Invest in Quality Healthcare, Empower
Communities!’?
1) 22nd May 2022
2) 19th May 2022
3) 21st May 2022
4) 23rd May 2022
5) 20th May 2022
Answer- 4) 23rd May 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day to End Obstetric Fistula (IDEOF) 2022 was observed on
May 23 2022 with the theme of ‘End Fistula Now: Invest in Quality Healthcare, Empower
Communities!’.

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i. The day has been celebrated since 2013 to raise awareness and promote action towards treating,
preventing, and ending obstetric fistula, as well as urging post-surgery follow-up and tracking of
fistula patients.
About Obstetric fistula:
It is a hole in the birth canal and bladder caused by protracted, obstructed labour i.e. during
childbirth, in the absence of timely medical care. It causes uncontrollable urinary incontinence (leak of
faeces). If left untreated, it can lead to infection, disease and infertility.
STATE NEWS
22. Which state government will launch India’s first state-owned over-the-top (OTT) platform
named "CSpace" in November 2022?
1) Maharashtra
2) Telangana
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
The Government of Kerala is set to launch India’s first State-owned over-the-top (OTT) platform
named “CSpace” on 1st November 2022. This will be managed by Kerala State Film Development
Corporation (KSFDC).
i. The registration of the films to be streamed on CSpace will begin in June 2022. This will allow the
user to watch a particular film by paying for it alone and This initiative will ensure a long-lasting
income for the producers like a pension on their intellectual property.
CA STATIC GK
23. What is the currency of Australia?

1) Dollar
2) Peso
3) Rufiyaa
4) Pound
5) Rupee
Answer- 1) Dollar
Explanation:
About Australia:
Capital City – Canberra
Currency – Australian dollar (AUD)
24. Ramban District in Jammu and Kashmir is situated on the banks of _______ river.
1) Ravi
2) Saryu
3) Godawari
4) Narmada

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5) Chenab
Answer- 5) Chenab
Explanation:
Ramban is a town in the Ramban District in Jammu and Kashmir and It lies on the bank of the Chenab
River, on the National Highway-1A (Now NH44). Previously ramban is known as Nashband
In May 2022, The Centre constituted a committee of 3 independent experts to investigate the reasons
for recent collapse of a part of under-construction tunnel in Ramban on Jammu-Srinagar highway and
suggest remedial measures.
25. In which city the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) is located?
1) Siliguri
2) Itanagar
3) Imphal
4) Shillong
5) Kohima
Answer- 4) Shillong
Explanation:
North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) is a Central University established on 19 July 1973 located in
Shillong, the state capital of Meghalaya, India.
i. In May 2022, Union Minister for Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri
Dharmendra Pradhan today attended the XXVII Convocation of the North Eastern Hill University
(NEHU), Meghalaya.
26. Who was recently (in May ’22) elected Mayor of the London Borough of Southwark for a
Second Time?
1) Madhukar Pai
2) Sridhar Tayur
3) Jan A. Van Mieghem
4) Sunil Chopra
5) Ravi Anupindi
Answer- 4) Sunil Chopra
Explanation:
Delhi-born businessman Sunil Chopra has been elected as the Mayor of the Borough of Southwark
in the UK's London for the second time.
i. Chopra became the first Indian-origin person to hold the Mayor's office in Southwark in 2014 when
he was elected there for the first time. He also held the office of Southwark's Deputy Mayor from 2013
to 2014.
27. Which article deals with the Pardoning Powers of the Governor?
1) Article 100
2) Article 142
3) Article 159
4) Article 161
5) Article 72
Answer- 4) Article 161

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Explanation:
Article 161- Deals with the Pardoning Powers of the Governor. A pardon is an act of mercy,
forgiveness, clemency.
i. Article 72 of the Constitution gives the president the right to grant pardons, remit, or commute the
sentences of anyone convicted of any crime. The power to pardon is exercised by the president on the
advice of the Council of Ministers.
ii. In ordering the release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict A G Perarivalan on May 18 2022,
the Supreme Court Bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai invoked the extraordinary power
conferred on the court under Article 142 of the Constitution, which started out as draft article 118,
was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on May 27, 1949.
28. Where is the Headquarters of Infosys Limited?

1) Hyderabad
3) Chennai, Tamil
4) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Answer- 2) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Explanation:
About Infosys Limited:
CEO & MD – Salil Parekh
Established In – 1981
29. What is the Capital of Belgium?

1) Baku
2) Brussels
3) Belmopan
4) Bangui
5) Bogota
Answer- 2) Brussels
Explanation:
About Belgium
Capital- Brussels
Currency- Euro
30. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)?
1) Paris, France
2) Vienna, Austria
5) New York, United States
Answer- 5) New York, United States

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Explanation:
About United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA):
It is the United Nations (UN) sexual and reproductive health agency.
Executive Director– Dr. Natalia Kanem
Headquarters– New York, United States
Established in -1969

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) recently (in May '22)
extended the deadline for submission of bids for the strategic disinvestment of Ferro Scrap
Nigam Limited (FSNL) till 6th June 2022.
Ferro Scrap Nigam Limited (FSNL) is a 100 % subsidiary of MSTC Ltd, comes under which
ministry?
1) Ministry of Steel
2) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
3) Ministry of Power
4) Ministry of Mines
5) Ministry of Heavy Industries
Answer- 1) Ministry of Steel
Explanation:
The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) has extended the deadline for
submission of bids for the strategic disinvestment of Ferro Scrap Nigam Limited (FSNL), a 100 %
subsidiary of MSTC Ltd., under the Ministry of Steel.
i. It has extended the deadline by a month to June 6, 2022 (earlier it was May 05, 2022), and clarified
that the company is in the process of extending its existing contracts.
ii. The Indian government has also set the disinvestment target of Rs. 65,000 crores for FY23 (2022–
2023).
2. Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently (on 20th May 2022) participated as the chief
guest in the ______ Annual Day commemoration of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)
held in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) 12th
2) 14th
3) 11th
4) 13th
5) 15th
Answer- 4) 13th
Explanation:
Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Corporate Affairs,
participated as the chief guest in the 13th Annual Day commemoration of the Competition
Commission of India (CCI) held in the Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO)
Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.
i. Rao Inderjit Singh, Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge) Ministry of Statistics & Programme
implementations; planning and MoS Corporate Affairs. Participated in the event as Guest of honour.

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3. In May 2022, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of the
majority stake in SMW Ispat Private Limited (SMW Ispat) by which company?
1) Amalgam Steel Ltd
2) Electrosteel Steel Ltd.
3) OFB Tech Private Ltd
4) HiNa Battery Technology Ltd
5) Essar Steel India Ltd
Answer- 3) OFB Tech Private Ltd
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of the majority stake in SMW
Ispat Private Limited (SMW Ispat) by OFB Tech Private Limited (OFB Tech or OfBusiness).
i. OFB Tech is a business-to-business (B2B) commerce startup, involved in the business of wholesale
trading of bulk raw materials like steel, non-ferrous metals, industrial chemicals and petroleum
derivatives, Agri commodities to enable transactions between businesses through both online and
offline channels.
4. Which ministry recently (in May’22) inaugurated India’s first Centre of Excellence for
Khadi(CoEK) in New Delhi, Delhi?
2) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
4) Ministry of Textiles
Answer- 2) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Explanation:
Narayan Rane, Union Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) inaugurated India’s
first Centre of Excellence for Khadi(CoEK) in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The CoEK is set up at the National Institute of Fashion Technology(NIFT) as a hub in Delhi and
spokes in Bangalore, Gandhinagar, Kolkata, and Shillong.
ii. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has collaborated with National Institute of Fashion
Technology (NIFT) to set up the CoEK in NIFT, New Delhi, Delhi. The MoU regarding this was signed in
2021.
5. Which of the following points are correct with respect to the 5th session of the Conference of
the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) held
in May 2022?
A) The 15th session of the COP15 of the UNCCD, which was hosted by Côte d’Ivoire for the first
time in Abidjan on the theme "Land. Life. Legacy: From scarcity to prosperity".
B) In the conference, the Indian delegation was led by the Union Minister Bhupender Yadav,
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
C) The UNCCD COP15 adopted 38 decisions and also 3 Declarations were issued during COP15.
1) Only A
2) Only B

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3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The 15th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to
Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which was hosted by Côte d’Ivoire for the first time in Abidjan on
the theme "Land. Life. Legacy: From scarcity to prosperity".
i. The Indian delegation was led by the Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) which highlighted the developments during India’s
presidency.
• India hosted the UNCCD COP-14 on September 2-13, 2019, at New Delhi, Delhi and is serving as its
President for 2019-2022.
ii. The UNCCD COP15 adopted 38 decisions, including on tenure, migration and gender that highlight
the role of land in addressing multiple crises and 3 Declarations issued during COP15
6. With which country India recently (in May '22) renewed its Mou on Scientific and
Technological Cooperation at the 7th JSTCC meeting?
1) United state of America
2) Germany
3) Canada
5) Russia
Answer- 3) Canada
Explanation:
The 7th India-Canada Joint Science and Technology Cooperation Committee (JSTCC) meeting took
place in Ottawa, Canada. During which two MoU were renewed, articulating new strategic directions
for the implementation of the 2005 Agreement for Scientific and Technological Cooperation between
the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of India.
i. The two MoUs were signed by the Ministry of Science and Technology with the Natural Sciences and
Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and National Research Council Canada (NRC),
respectively, under India and Canada’s agreement signed in 2005.
7. Which country hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Regional Anti-Terrorist

Structure (SCO-RATS) summit in May 2022?
1) China
2) Kazakhstan
3) Uzbekistan
4) Tajikistan
5) India
Answer- 5) India
Explanation:
India hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (SCO-RATS)
summit 2022 in New Delhi, Delhi from 17th to 19th May 2022.

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i. India’s National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) under NSA Ajit Doval organised the SCO-RATS
Summit 2022 and the member states of SCO discussed boosting cooperation in combating various
regional security challenges.
ii. The major focus of the meeting was on the situation in Afghanistan and dealing with the threat from
terror groups active in the country ruled by the Taliban.
BANKING AND FINANCE
8. In May 2022, RBI set up a 6 member Committee to Review Customer Service Standards in
RBI Regulated Entities (REs).
The committee will be headed by whom?
1) Atul Kumar Goel
2) A S Ramasastri
3) Rajeshri N Varhadi
4) Bibhu Prasad Kanungo
5) Amitha Sehgal
Answer- 4) Bibhu Prasad Kanungo
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the formation of a 6 member Committee for Review
of Customer Service Standards in RBI Regulated Entities (REs). The committee will examine and
review the state of customer service in REs, as well as the adequacy of customer service regulations,
and make recommendations to improve customer service. It will submit its report within three
months from the date of its first meeting.
i. As a response, the RBI has formed a committee that includes the following members: Bibhu Prasad
Kanungo, former Deputy Governor, RBI – Chairperson
9. Which bank recently (in May '22) launched Co-Branded Credit Cards for Chemists,
Pharmacies along with Retailio?
1) RBL Bank
2) YES Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank, one of India’s major private banks, has announced the launch of a new range of co-
branded credit cards targeted primarily at chemists and pharmacies in the merchant segment, in
collaboration with Retailio, India’s largest B2B pharma marketplace.
i. The partnership aims to provide superior value and improve the customer experience, and it is
expected to reach around 1.4 lakh merchants in its first phase.

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10. As per the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the foreign
direct investment (FDI) equity inflows into India decreased marginally at ________ in FY22.
1) $ 58.77 billion
2) $ 55.12 billion
3) $ 59.63 billion
4) $ 56.90 billion
5) $ 57.12 billion
Answer- 1) $ 58.77 billion
Explanation:
In accordance with the data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) showed, the foreign direct investment (FDI)
equity inflows into India contracted marginally by 1 per cent to $58.77 billion (~ INR 437,188
Crores) during FY22 as compared to $59.63 billion(~INR 442,569 Crores) during FY21.
i. However, total foreign direct investment into India rose by 1.95% to the highest ever $83.57 billion
in 2021-22.
ii. During 2021-22, Singapore was at the top investor in India with $15.87 billion followed by the
United States-US, Mauritius, the Netherlands, Cayman Islands ($3.81 billion), and the United Kingdom-
UK ($1.65 billion).
11. Which of the following Indian personalities were among the list of 100 Most Influential
People of 2022 published by TIME magazine in May 2022?
1) Gautam Adani
2) Karuna Nundy
3) Mukesh Ambani
4) Both 1 & 2

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5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
Gautam Adani, Chairman and founder of the Adani Group, Supreme Court lawyer and public activist
Karuna Nundy and Kashmiri rights activist Khurram Parvez were among the list of 100 Most
Influential People of 2022 published by TIME magazine, an American news magazine. The list has
been divided into six categories: Icons, Pioneers, Titans, Artists, Leaders and Innovators.
• Gautam Adani’s Adani Group is the World’s 6th largest economy. Adani has been listed under the
Titans category of the list.
• Karuna Nundy is a champion of women’s rights who has worked to reform the antirape laws.
• Khurram Parvez, Chairperson of the Asian Federation against Involuntary Disappearances. He has
fought against human rights violations and injustices in the Kashmir region and Karuna Nundy and
Khurram Parvez were listed under the Leaders category.
12. Who was recently (in May’22) appointed as the 22nd Lieutenant Governor (LG) of the
National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT-Delhi)?
1) Vinai Kumar Saxena
2) Najeeb Jung
3) Anil Baijal
4) Tejendra Khanna
5) Banwari Lal Joshi
Answer- 1) Vinai Kumar Saxena
Explanation:
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, appointed Vinai Kumar Saxena as the 22nd Lieutenant
Governor (LG) of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT-Delhi). Saxena replaced the Incumbent
LG Anil Baijal, who resigned due to ‘Personal Reasons’.
i. Vinai Kumar Saxena is the current Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC),
an organisation under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSMEs). He was
appointed in October 2015.
13. In May 2022, the Union Government reconstituted the Inter-State Council and Standing
Committee of the Inter-State Council.
Who is the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Inter-State Council?
1) Ashwini Vaishnaw
2) Amit Shah
3) Nirmala Sitharaman
5) Bhupender Yadav
Answer- 2) Amit Shah
Explanation:
The Union Government has reconstituted the Inter-State Council with the Prime Minister of India,
Narendra Modi as its Chairman along with six Union Ministers as members and Ten Union Ministers
as permanent invitees.

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i. In a separate notification the Union Government also reconstituted the Standing Committee of the
Inter-State Council with the Union Home Minister Amit Shah as its Chairman along with Members –
Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab and Uttar
Pradesh and Union Ministers – Nirmala Sitharaman, Narendra Singh Tomar, Virendra Kumar and
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
ii. The Constitution of India in Article 263, established the Inter-State Council, with the mandate to
promote and support cooperative federalism in the country.
14. Who was recently (in May '22) appointed as a part-time Chairman of the IDBI Bank for a
tenure of 3 years?
1) Rakesh Sharma
2) J. Samuel Joseph
3) Manoj Sahay
4) Mukesh Gupta
5) T N Manoharan
Answer- 5) T N Manoharan
Explanation:
T N Manoharan has been appointed as a part-time Chairman of the IDBI Bank for a tenure of 3
years with effect from 9th May 2022, as approved by the Reserve Bank of India(RBI).
i. M R Kumar will no longer continue to be the non-executive non-whole time Chairman of the bank
with effect from 8th May 2022.
ii. Kumar’s appointment is being separately processed under Section 161 (3) of the Companies Act,
2013.
15. Name the personality who was recently (in May '22) appointed as the Private Secretary
(PS) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Joint Secretary level.
1) Rohit Yadav
2) C. Sridhar
3) Vivek Kumar
4) Abhishek Shukla
5) R. Vyasan
Answer- 3) Vivek Kumar
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed Vivek Kumar, an Indian Foreign
Service (IFS) Officer of the 2004 batch, as the Private Secretary (PS) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi
at the Joint Secretary level.
i. He joined the PMO as a deputy secretary in 2014 and he has previously served in diplomatic
positions in Russia and Australia.
16. Name the company that recently (in May '22) acquired 2 investment technology platforms,
WealthDesk and OpenQ, for a total enterprise value of USD 75 million.
1) Google Pay
2) BharatPe

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3) PhonePe
4) Paytm
5) MobiKwik
Answer- 3) PhonePe
Explanation:
PhonePe, owned by Walmart Inc-controlled Flipkart group, is set to acquire 2 investment technology
platforms, WealthDesk(Wealth Technology & Services Private Limited) and OpenQ(Quantech Capital
Investment Advisors Private Limited) for a total enterprise value of USD 75 million.
i. PhonePe will acquire WealthDesk for USD 50 million and OpenQ at USD 25 million. Both the
acquisition deals will be a mix of cash and stock.
SPORTS
17. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the 1st Bahrain Para Badminton
International Championships 2022?
1) The 1st Bahrain Para Badminton International Championships 2022 held at Manama in May 2022.
2) The Indian para badminton team won 23 medals, including 7 Golds, 3 Silver and 13 bronze.
3) Pramod Bhagat and Tarun Dhillon won the gold medal in the Men's Single SL3 event and Mens
Single SL4 respectively.
4) Both 2 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
The 1st Bahrain Para Badminton International Championships 2022 held from May 16 – 22 in
Manama.
i. The Indian para badminton team finished with 23 medals, including 7 Golds, 3 Silver and 13
bronze.
ii. Pramod Bhagat and Tarun Dhillon received two gold medals in the Men’s Single SL3 event and
Men’s Single SL4 respectively.
OBITUARY
18. Yuri Averbakh, the world’s oldest living Grandmaster recently (in May’22) passed away. He
belongs to which country?
1) Spain
2) Russia
3) Germany
4) Norway
Answer- 2) Russia
Explanation:
Yuri Averbakh, a Russian Grandmaster, a trainer, international arbiter, chess composer, and
endgame theoretician, has passed away at the age of 100 in Moscow, Russia. He was the world’s oldest
living Grandmaster. He was born on 8 February 1922 in Kaluga, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
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i. He won the Moscow Championship in 1949, 1950 and 1962 and He qualified for the Candidates
Tournament 1953 in Zurich.
IMPORTANT DAYS
19. What is the theme of 22nd World Turtle Day that was observed across the globe on 23rd
May 2022?
1) Save Turtles and Tortoises
2) Adopt, Don't Shop
3) Turtles Rock!
4) Shellebrate!” Asks Everyone to Love and Save Turtles
5) Help Turtles
Answer- 4) Shellebrate!” Asks Everyone to Love and Save Turtles
Explanation:
The 22nd World Turtle Day was observed across the globe on 23rd May 2022 with the theme of
“Shellebrate!” Asks Everyone to Love and Save Turtles.
i. The day was observed to create awareness about the plight of turtles and tortoises and their natural
habitats. ATR and World Turtle Day were established by a husband and wife duo, Susan Tellem and
Marshall Thomspon.
ii. Turtles in India: All the five species of sea turtles occurring in India, including the Olive Ridley
turtles, are legally protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and Appendix I
of the CITES Convention which prohibits the trading of turtle products.
STATE NEWS
20. Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently (in May '22) inaugurated and laid various projects
worth Rs.1180 crore for the development of the North-east Region in which city?
1) Imphal, Manipur
2) Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh
3) Champhai, Mizoram
4) Dharmanagar, Tripura
5) Nagaon, Assam
Answer- 2) Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah had inaugurated and laid various projects worth Rs.1180 crore for
the development of the North-east Region in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh.
i. In the strategically important state bordering China, an MoU was exchanged on building Rashtriya
Raksha University (RRU) or National Defence University(NDU) campus at Pasighat in East Siang
district of Arunachal Pradesh.
ii. The 2,000 MW Lower Subansiri hydroelectric power project will be operational by 2023.2,880 MW
Dibang multipurpose project, the biggest in the world, will be launched in upcoming months.

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21. ___________ becomes the 1st Indian State to Roll Out Commercial Drone Services in the
Healthcare Sector.
1) Karnataka
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Uttarakhand
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Redcliffe Labs, a unit of Redcliffe Lifetech Inc based in the United States of America (USA), has opened
its commercial drone corridor between Uttarkashi and Dehradun in the State of Uttarakhand. This
will be the first commercial drone flight in India’s healthcare sector.
The project was a part of Redcliffe and Skye Air collaboration for using drones and in the recent past
approx. 40 successful trials have been done in the Northern parts of India.
22. Which state government recently (in May’22) launched the “Kalaignarin All Village
Integrated Agriculture Development Programme”?
1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Karnataka
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M.K. Stalin remotely launched the “Kalaignarin All Village Integrated
Agriculture Development Programme” in the districts of Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri and Erode.The
Programme would be implemented in all 12,525 village panchayats across the State during five years.
i. Under this scheme, coconut saplings, home farming saplings, horticultural saplings, sprays needed
for farming, kit for vegetable garden would be distributed and a 100% subsidy would be provided to
Adi Dravida farmers for sinking wells in dry lands, employ drip irrigation,and to dig farm ponds.
ii. In Dharmapuri, the project envisions an allocation of ₹ 227 crore for the development of 57 villages,
over 1,997 village panchayats and 9 lakh families dependent on farming .
CA STATIC GK
23. Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary is located in _______.

1) West Bengal
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Delhi
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Answer- 3) Delhi

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Explanation:
About National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT):
Chief Minister – Arvind Kejriwal
Wildlife Sanctuary – Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
Zoological Park – National Zoological Park
24. Where is the headquarters of HDFC Bank?

3) Thrissur, Kerala
Explanation:
About HDFC Bank:
MD & CEO – Sashidhar Jagdishan
Tagline – We Understand Your World
25. Which of the following is Not a member of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as of
May 2022?
1) Russia
2) Tajikistan
3) Pakistan
4) Japan
5) Kazakhstan
Answer- 4) Japan
Explanation:
Members of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) are Russia, China, India, Pakistan, the Kyrgyz
Republic, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
26. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
(UNCCD)?
1) Bonn, Germany
2) Ebene, Mauritius
3) Vienna, Austria
5) Jakarta, Indonesia
Answer- 1) Bonn, Germany
Explanation:
About United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD):
Executive Secretary– Ibrahim Thiaw (Mauritania)
Headquarters– Bonn, Germany

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27. B Govindarajan was recently (in May '22) appointed as the new CEO Of Royal Enfield.
Which company is the parent company of Royal Enfield?
1) Lunar Motors Ltd
2) Tata Motors Ltd
3) Eicher Motors Ltd
4) Hero MotoCorp Ltd
5) GE Motors Ltd
Answer- 3) Eicher Motors Ltd
Explanation:
Eicher Motors Limited (EML), the parent company of Royal Enfield, has announced the appointment
of B Govindarajan as the motorcycle brand's Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
i. Previously, Govindarajan had been serving as the Executive Director of Royal Enfield since August
last year, and prior to that, he was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the company since 2013.
28. In which state/UT Nechiphu Tunnel is located?

1) Ladakh
3) Maharashtra
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Nechiphu Tunnel, at an altitude of five thousand 700 feet, is a unique 500-metre-long D-shaped,
Single Tube Double Lane Tunnel on the Balipara-Chariduar-Tawang road in West Kameng District in
Arunachal Pradesh.
In May 2022, Border Roads Organisation today conducted a final breakthrough to mark the successful
completion of excavation work of the Nechiphu Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh. Director General of BRO
Lt. General Rajeev Chaudhry conducted it remotely from New Delhi.
29. In May 2022, the Army Training Command signed an MoU with Rashtriya Raksha University
(RRU) to develop a ‘Wargame Research and Development Centre’ (WARDEC) in New Delhi.
In which state Rashtriya Raksha University is located?
1) Gujarat
2) West Bengal
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 1) Gujarat
Explanation:
The Army Training Command on May 13 2022 signed an MoU with Gandhinagar, Gujarat -based
Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) to develop a ‘Wargame Research and Development Centre’ in
New Delhi. The project, which has been given a prototype name ‘WARDEC’, will be a first-of-its-kind
simulation-based training centre in India that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to design virtual
reality wargames.

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i. The Wargame Research and Development Centre will be used by the Army to train its soldiers and
test their strategies through “metaverse-enabled gameplay”. The wargame models will be designed to
prepare for wars as well as counter-terror and counter-insurgency operations.
30. In May 2022, Indian Navy tested an indigenous Naval Anti-Ship Missile (Short Range) or
NASM-SR from a Sea King helicopter at the Integrated Test Range in Balasore, Odisha.
Which company developed the NASM-SR?
1) Mazagon Dock Limited
3) Bharat Dynamics
4) Bharat Electronics
Answer- 2) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Explanation:
The Navy recently tested an indigenous Naval Anti-Ship Missile (Short Range) or NASM-SR from a Sea
King helicopter at the Integrated Test Range in Balasore, Odisha.
i. The NASM-SR has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
ii. The NASM-SR has a range of 55 km and weighs 385 kg. This missile will replace the Sea Eagle
missiles which are currently in use with the Navy.

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. In May 2022, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the 8th edition of
Swachh Survekshan 2023 (SS 2023) under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 with the Theme of
______.
1) Valuing cleanliness
2) Plastic Waste free India
3) Clean India
4) Waste to Wealth
5) Garbage free India
Answer- 4) Waste to Wealth
Explanation:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the 8th edition of Swachh Survekshan
2023 (SS 2023) under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 (SBMU 2.0). It is an annual cleanliness
survey with the theme of “Waste to Wealth” for garbage free cities.
i. The SS 2023 would be in-line with the vision Garbage free cities, as enumerated in SBMU 2.0
launched on 1st October 2021. The theme of SS 2023 is also aligned to SBMU 2.0’s commitment of
promoting circularity in waste management, which is one of key objectives under the Mission.
2. The Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal (FIF Portal) completes five years since the
Abolition of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) on 24th May 2017.
The FIF Portal under which ministry?
1) Ministry of Finance
5) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer- 2) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation:
The Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal (FIF Portal), under the Department for Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has turned five years
since its inception by abolishing the erstwhile Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) on 24th
May 2017.
i. So far 853 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals have been disposed of through the FIF Portal.
ii. The FIF Portal is an online single window portal, responsible for processing of FDI in India.
3. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the President of India Ram Nath
Kovind’s visit to Jamaica and St. Vincent & Grenadines (SVG) in May 2022?
A) A MoU was signed between India and Jamaica for cooperation in diplomatic training in
Kingston city.

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B) During the visit to St. Vincent & Grenadines (SVG) two MoUs were signed on Exchange of
Information and Assistance in Collection of Taxes & on Refurbishment of Old Carter
Community Centre.
C) The Indian President renamed ‘Calder Road’ to ‘India Drive-Bharat Marg’ in Kingstown.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The President of India Ram Nath Kovind paid an official visit to Jamaica and St. Vincent & Grenadines
(SVG) with his wife Savita Kovind in May 2022.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India and Jamaica for cooperation in
diplomatic training in Kingston city.
• He also inaugurated the India-Jamaica Friendship Garden during a visit to Hope Botanical Garden
in Kingston.
During the visit to St. Vincent & Grenadines (SVG) two MoUs were signed on Exchange of Information
and Assistance in Collection of Taxes, & on Refurbishment of Old Carter Community Centre.
The Indian President renamed ‘Calder Road’ to ‘India Drive-Bharat Marg’ in Kingstown.
4. As per the International Labour Organization (ILO) Monitor on The World of Work—Ninth
Edition '' report, ______ people in the World lost their jobs in the first quarter of 2022.
1) 15.8 crores
2) 8.4 crores
3) 11.2 crores
4) 14.2 crores
5) 9.8 crores
Answer- 3) 11.2 crores
Explanation:
According to a new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) titled “ILO Monitor on
The World of Work—Ninth Edition”, several worldwide crises are threatening global labour market
recovery, with increasing inequalities within and between countries.
i. The number of hours worked globally decreased in the first quarter of 2022 and remains 3.8 %
lower than the fourth quarter of 2019. (The pre-crisis benchmark). This implies that about 11.2
crores (112 million) jobs may have been lost over this time.
5. As per the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s Travel and Tourism Development Index 2021,
India secured ______ rank in the index, while ______ topped the Index.
1) 58th; Japan
2) 54th; USA
3) 46th; Spain
4) 54th; Japan
5) 46th; USA
Answer- 4) 54th; Japan

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Explanation:
The World Economic Forum (WEF)'s Travel and Tourism Development Index 2021 has ranked India
in 54th position (down from 46th in 2019) with a score of 4.1. India still remains as a top performer
within South Asia.
i. Japan has topped (1) the global chart followed by the United States of America (USA) and Spain and
the bottom position (117) is occupied by the country Chad.
ii. The Theme of the WEF’s Travel and Tourism Development Index 2021 is “Rebuilding for a
Sustainable and Resilient Future”.
BANKING AND FINANCE
6. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent (in May’22)
framework reviewed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
A) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) reviewed the regulatory framework for
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and Index Funds on the recommendations of the Working Group
(WG).
B) SEBI has decided that direct transactions with asset management companies (AMC)s will be
allowed for Rs 40 crore and above.
C) The minimum subscription amount at the time of new fund offer (NFO) for debt ETFs/index
funds will be Rs 5 crore, and other ETFs/index funds will be Rs 10 crore.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) reviewed the regulatory framework for passive
funds i.e. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and Index Funds on the recommendations of Working
Group (WG), which amid growing popularity of such funds as an investment product for retail
investors. These will come into effect from July 1, 2022.
i. SEBI has decided that direct transactions with AMCs (asset management company) will be allowed
for Rs 25 crore and above.
ii. The minimum subscription amount at the time of new fund offer (NFO) for debt ETFs/index funds
will be Rs 10 crore, and other ETFs/index funds will be Rs 5 crore.
7. Which organisation recently (in May’22) allowed Mutual Funds (MFs) to launch Equity-
Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS) to save taxes under Section 80C of the Income-tax Act, 1961?
Answer- 4) Securities and Exchange Board of India

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Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) allowed Mutual Funds (MFs) to launch Equity-
Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS) to save taxes under Section 80C of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
i. ELSS will be passively-managed funds based on an index that comprises top 250 companies in terms
of market capitalization. However, a fund house can either have an active or a passive ELSS, but not
both.
8. Which bank recently (in May’22) partnered with Mahagram to enhance the digital payments
ecosystem?
1) YES Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 3) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
Mahagram, a rural financial technology (FinTech) company that connects neighbourhood merchants
to banking services, has teamed up with IndusInd Bank to improve India’s digital payments
ecosystem.
i. In the current fiscal year (2022–23), the partnership intends to enroll 15 million (1.5 crore) small
merchants to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Quick Response (QR).
ii. The partnership will aid in increasing financial inclusion, promoting socio-economic development,
reducing the risks of a shadow economy, and hastening the transition to a cashless society.
9. Name the bank that recently (in May ’22) signed a co-lending agreement with Paisalo Digital
Limited for agricultural business.
2) Bank of India
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Canara Bank
5) UCO Bank
Answer- 5) UCO Bank
Explanation:
UCO Bank has entered into a co-lending agreement for agricultural business with Paisalo Digital
Limited, a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC). The co-lending agreement aims to tap into the Rs.
8 lakh crore market for small-ticket loans for the 365 million people who are unbanked and
underserved.
i. Under the co-lending model (CLM), banks will be allowed to co-lend with all registered NBFCs,
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10. Which company recently (as of May’22) surpassed Apple Inc. to become the world’s most
valuable company?
1) Tesla, Inc
2) Saudi Aramco
3) Alphabet Inc.
4) Amazon
5) Microsoft Corporation
Answer- 2) Saudi Aramco
Explanation:
Oil giant Saudi Aramco has surpassed Apple Inc. to become the world’s most valuable company due
to the recent surge in oil prices.
i. Aramco traded near its highest level on record with a market capitalization of about USD 2.43
trillion, surpassing that of Apple for the first time since 2020. Apple Inc. fell 5.2% to close at USD
146.50 per share, giving it a valuation of USD 2.37 trillion.
11. Who recently (in May '22) received the Bangla Academy Award for the "Kabita Bitan" book?
1) Mamata Banerjee
2) Samaresh Majumdar
3) Ratna Rashid Banerjee
4) Taslima Nasrin
5) Debesh Roy
Answer- 1) Mamata Banerjee

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Explanation:
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee received the Bangla Academy Award for her
‘relentless literary pursuit’. The award was presented for her book “Kabita Bitan”, which pays tribute
to the best writers of West Bengal and the book contains a collection of over 900 poems.
i. The Bangla Academy Award was introduced in 2022 by Sahitya Akademi and the book, ‘Kabita
Bitan’, was released at the 2020 International Kolkata Book Fair.
ii. The Award was received by state Education Minister Bratya Basu on behalf of Mamata Banerjee.
12. Which company recently (in May’22) received the first prize for the year 2020-21 for
excellent implementation of Rajbhasha?
1) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
2) Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited
3) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited
4) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
5) National Mineral Development Corporation
Answer- 3) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited
Explanation:
Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar Singh, chaired the meeting of
Hindi Salahkar Samiti and conferred NHPC (Formerly National Hydroelectric Power Corporation)
Limited with the first prize for the year 2020-21 and the second prize for the year 2018-19 for
excellent implementation of Rajbhasha.
i. Abhay Kumar Singh, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC Limited received these
awards from the Union Minister of Power in the meeting.
ii. NHPC has also been awarded “Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar” nine times by the Government of India for
its excellent work in the field of implementation of Rajbhasha.
13. Cécile Ndjebet recently (in May '22) won the Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award
2022. She is an activist from which country?
1) Gabon
2) Senegal
3) Gambia
4) Cameroon
5) Nigeria
Answer- 4) Cameroon
Explanation:
Cécile Ndjebet, Activist from Cameroon (central Africa) was honoured with the 2022 Wangari
Maathai Forest Champions Award for her contribution to preserving forests and improving the lives
of people dependent on forests. The 6th Wangari Maathai Award Ceremony (2022) was hosted by the
Korea Forest Service (KFS).
i. The award was presented by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), chaired by the Food
and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) at a ceremony during the XV(15th) World
Forestry Congress in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
ii. The award was established in 2012 by the CPF in memory of Wangari Muta Maathai, a Kenyan
environmentalist and Nobel Peace Prize (2004) winner and the award to recognise inspiring
individuals who have helped preserve, restore and sustainably manage forests.

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14. Name the personality from India who was recently (in May’22) appointed as the
chairperson of committee B at the 75th World Health Assembly.
1) Veena Sethi
2) Sanjay Aghav
3) Rajesh Bhushan
4) Jayendra Gosai
5) Anil Kumar
Answer- 3) Rajesh Bhushan
Explanation:
India’s Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has been appointed as the chairperson of committee
B at the 75th World Health Assembly, at Geneva, Switzerland.
Each year the World Health Assembly, a body that comprises WHO’s 194 member states, deliberates
on health, administrative and financial matters. The Assembly functions through two committees i.e.,
Committee A and Committee B.
• The Committee A meets to debate technical and health matters.
• The Committee B primarily discusses administrative and financial matters of the World Health
Organisation (WHO).
15. Who was recently (in May '22) elected as the Director-General (DG) of the World Health
Organisation (WHO) for a 5-year term?
1) QU Dongyu
2) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
3) Kristalina Georgieva
4) Margaret Chan
5) Anders Nordström
Answer- 2) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Explanation:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) member states has re-elected Dr Tedros Adhanom
Ghebreyesus for a second 5 year term as the Director-General (DG) of WHO. His new mandate as
DG will officially commence on August 16 2022. His re-election was confirmed during the 75th World
Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland.
i. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was first elected as DG of WHO in 2017 and he is an Ethiopian
public health researcher and first African to hold the DG post.
ii. As per the World Health Assembly rules and procedures a Director-General can be re-appointed
only once.
16. Name the personality who was recently (in May '22) appointed as the Chief Executive
Officer(CEO) of IndiGo with the effect from 1st October 2022.
1) Viraj Mehta
2) Rahul Bhatia
3) Ronojoy Dutta
4) Rohini Bhatia
5) Pieter Elbers

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Answer- 5) Pieter Elbers

Explanation:
IndiGo, India’s largest domestic carrier has appointed Pieter Elbers as its new Chief Executive
Officer(CEO). His appointment subjected to regulatory approvals will be effective from on or before
October 1, 2022.
i. He will replace incumbent Ronojoy Dutta(71-year-old) who has decided to retire on 30th
September 2022.
ii. Pieter Elbers, hailing from Schiedam, The Netherlands, has served as the President and CEO of KLM
Royal Dutch Airlines and he is also a member of the Executive committee of the Air France – KLM
Group.
17. In May 2022, GIC Private Limited acquired a ________ stake in Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail
(ABFRL) for Rs 2,195 crore.
1) 7.5%
2) 8.2%
3) 6.9%
4) 8.5%
5) 7.2%
Answer- 1) 7.5%
Explanation:
GIC Private Limited , Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, is acquiring a 7.5% equity stake in Aditya
Birla Fashion and Retail (ABFRL) for Rs 2,195 crore. GIC will invest Rs.770 crore at first stage, while
the remaining cost of Rs.1,425 crore would be done within 18 months. After the investment, Aditya
Birla Group will hold a controlling stake of 51.9% in the company.
About GIC
i. GIC Private Limited acts as the Singapore Government’s fund manager and was established by the
Government of Singapore in 1981 to manage Singapore’s foreign reserves.
ii. The company aims to preserve and enhance the international purchasing power of the reserves.
SPORTS
18. In May 2022, Inter Milan football club team won the Italian Cup (Coppa Italia) 2021–2022
by defeating which team?
1) Paris Saint-Germain Football Club
2) Manchester United Football Club
3) Juventus Football Club
4) Liverpool Football Club
5) Chelsea Football Club
Answer- 3) Juventus Football Club
Explanation:
Inter Milan (FC Internazionale Milano) defeated Juventus, 14 times champions, for 4-2 at the Stadio
Olimpico in Rome, Italy and won the Italian Cup (Coppa Italia) 2021-2022 – branded as the Coppa
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• The 2021-2022 title marks the 8th Italian Cup of Inter Milan.
i. 2021–22 Coppa Italia, the 75th season of Italy’s premier football cup, was held from 7th August
2021 to 11th May 2022 in Italy.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
19. Who authored the book, Listen to Your Heart: The London Adventure?
1) Kiran Desai
2) Vikram Seth
3) Sudha Murty
4) Ruskin Bond
5) Arundhati Roy
Answer- 4) Ruskin Bond
Explanation:
A new book titled “Listen to Your Heart: The London Adventure” authored by Ruskin Bond, was
published by Penguin Random House India (PRHI) on Ruskin Bond’s 88th birthday (19th May 2022).
i. Ruskin Bond, India’s famous Children’s book author and his Awards are: Sahitya Akademi Award for
English writing in India in 1993, Padma Shri in 1999 and Padma Bhushan in 2014, Delhi government’s
Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.
Note- Ruskin Bond’s First Book – The Room on the Roof.
IMPORTANT DAYS
20. What is the theme of World Thyroid Day 2022 that was observed around the globe on 25th
May 2022?
1) Thyroid and Brave
2) It's not you. It's your thyroid
3) Thyroid and Communication
4) Mother-Baby Iodine
5) Close the care gap
Answer- 3) Thyroid and Communication
Explanation:
World Thyroid Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 25th May 2022 with the theme of
“Thyroid and Communication”.
i. The day was observed to create awareness about the vital roles of the thyroid and to educate the
general public on the treatment and prevention of thyroid diseases. Blue paisley ribbon is the
international symbol of thyroid awareness.
ii. The International Thyroid Awareness Week is annually observed across the globe on the 4th
Week of May and the International Thyroid Awareness Week 2022 is observed from 25th to 31st
May.
21. When was International Missing Children’s Day 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 21st May 2022
2) 24th May 2022
3) 22nd May 2022

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4) 25th May 2022

5) 23rd May 2022
Explanation:
International Missing Children’s Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 25th May 2022 to
create awareness about child abduction and educate the general public on the measures to protect
and safeguard their children.
i. The International Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Missing Children Europe formally
recognised the 25th May of every year as “International Missing Children’s Day”.
ii. The first International Missing Children’s Day was formally recognised on 25th May 2001.
22. The 17th Endangered Species Day 2022 was observed across the globe on _______.
1) 20th May 2022
2) 23rd May 2022
3) 21th May 2022
4) 24th May 2022
5) 22nd May 2022
Explanation:
Endangered Species Day is annually observed across the globe on the 3rd Friday in May to
celebrate and educate about the importance of taking actions to protect threatened and endangered
species.
i. 20th May 2022 marks the observance of the 17th annual Endangered Species Day(2022).
ii. Endangered Species Day was proposed by David Robinson and the Endangered Species Coalition in
2006. The first ever Endangered Species Day was observed on 19th May 2006.
23. When was the 11th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) observed across the globe?
1) 25th May 2022
2) 19th May 2022
3) 23rd May 2022
4) 18th May 2022
5) 22nd May 2022
Explanation:
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is annually observed across the globe on the Third
Thursday of May to get everyone to talk, think and learn about digital access or digital inclusion and
people with different disabilities.
i. The GAAD 2022 was observed on 19th May 2022. This also marks the observance of the 11th GAAD.
ii. The day was jointly established in May 2012, inspired by the blog post by Joe Devon, a serial
entrepreneur. The day was founded by Joe Devon and Jennison Asuncion, an accessibility professional
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STATE NEWS
24. In which state, India’s first Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) was launched to
help children become active, healthy, and responsible citizens?
1) Maharashtra
2) Mizoram
3) Assam
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched India’s first Olympic Values Education Programme
(OVEP) in the state of Odisha. It will be implemented in 90 schools across two smart cities
Bhubaneswar and Rourkela in the first phase. OVEP launched in 27 schools in Rourkela and 63
schools in Bhubaneswar.
i. Objective – This values-based curriculum was initiated to help children become active, healthy and
responsible citizens.
ii. The first Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) in India has been launched by the
International Olympic Committee (IOC).
25. ________ became the First Metro City in India to prepare a People’s Biodiversity Register
(PBR).
1) Indore
2) Bangalore
3) Kolkata
4) Hyderabad
5) Mumbai
Answer- 3) Kolkata
Explanation:
During the UN International Biodiversity Day (22 May), Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC)
released the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) for the city, the first-of-its-kind report of any Indian
metro.
i. Kolkata is the first major metro to prepare the PBR. Chandigarh and Indore are other important
cities which have prepared the document. PBR was released by Firhad Hakim – Mayor of KMC.
ii. The Biodiversity Register is prepared by the Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) of the
civic body under the supervision of the state biodiversity board and with help from NGOs.
iii. PBR contains elaborate details about the various flora and fauna within Kolkata as well as its land
uses and human activities.
CA STATIC GK
26. When was the International Dark-Sky Week(IDSW) 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 18th to 26th April 2022
2) 22nd to 30th April 2022

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Answer- 2) 22nd to 30th April 2022
Explanation:
International Dark-Sky Week(IDSW) is annually observed across the globe to raise awareness about
the negative impact of light pollution and celebrate the night sky.
i. The IDSW 2022 was observed from 22nd to 30th April 2022, the 22nd April 2022 also marked the
observance of Earth Day 2022.
ii. The IDSW is an annual event hosted by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA).
27. In which state/UT’s Pangong Lake is located?

1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Sikkim
4) Ladakh
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Ladakh
Explanation:
Pangong Lake, situated in Ladakh at a height of almost 4,350m, is the world’s highest saltwater lake.
It derives its name from the Tibetan word, “Pangong Tso”, which means “high grassland lake”.
In May 2022, China is constructing a second bridge in an area held by it around the strategically key
Pangong Tso lake in eastern Ladakh and it could help the Chinese military to quickly mobilise its
troops in the region.
28. What is the currency of Jamaica?

1) Dollar
2) Peso
3) Rufiyaa
4) Pound
5) Rupee
Answer- 1) Dollar
Explanation:
About Jamaica:
Capital– Kingston
Currency– Jamaican dollar (JMD)
29. Who is the current (as of May’22) Director-General of the International Labour
Organization (ILO)?
1) Kristalina Georgieva
2) Guy Ryder
3) António Guterres
4) Peter Maurer
5) Audrey Azoulay
Answer- 2) Guy Ryder

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Explanation:
About International Labour Organization (ILO):
Director-General – Guy Ryder
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
30. Where is the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?

1) Nairobi, Kenya
3) Madrid, Spain
4) Amman, Jordan
5) Lausanne, Switzerland
Answer- 5) Lausanne, Switzerland
Explanation:
About International Olympic Committee (IOC):
Headquarters – Lausanne, Switzerland
Director General- Christophe De Kepper.
Founded- 23 June 1894, Paris, France
Members- 104 active members, 45 honorary members, 1 honour member (United States), 206
individual National Olympic Committees.

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which country recently (in May ’22) conducted the 3rd edition of the Bilateral Exercise
‘Bongosagar 2022’ along with India at Port Mongla in the Northern Bay of Bengal?
1) France
2) Bangladesh
3) Singapore
4) Indonesia
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 2) Bangladesh
Explanation:
The 3rd edition of Indian Navy (IN)-Bangladesh Navy (BN) Bilateral Exercise ‘Bongosagar 2022’
commenced at Port Mongla, Bangladesh. It consists of Harbour Phase, and a Sea Phase in the Northern
Bay of Bengal.
Aim of Exercise Bongosagar: To develop a high degree of interoperability and joint operational skills
by conducting maritime exercises and operations between the two navies
Participants:
• IN– Indigenously Built, Indian Naval Ships (INS) Kora, a guided-missile corvette, and
Sumedha, an offshore patrol vessel
• BN– Bangladesh Navy Ship (BNS) Ali Haider and BNS Abu Ubaidah, both Guided Missile
Frigates
2. ________ Became the first woman combat aviator to join the Indian Army Aviation Corps as a
helicopter pilot.
1) Gunjan Saxena (Himachal Pradesh)
2) Avani Chaturvedi (Madhya Pradesh)
3) Abhilasha Barak (Haryana)
4) Bhawna Kanth (Bihar)
5) Shivangi Singh (Varanasi)
Answer- 3) Abhilasha Barak (Haryana)
Explanation:
Captain Abhilasha Barak, (26 years old) from Haryana, has become the first woman combat aviator
to join the Indian Army Aviation Corps as a helicopter pilot. She graduated at a ceremony held at the
Combat Army Aviation Training School in Nashik, Maharashtra.
i. She was awarded the wings’ along with 36 army pilots by Army Aviation Director General (DG)
Lieutenant General Ajay Kumar Suri (AK Suri) at the ceremony.
ii. She has been assigned to the 2nd flight of the 2072 Army Aviation Squadron that operates the
Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).

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3. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) recently (in May '22) approved the sale
of the government’s 29.58% stake in which company at Rs 38000 crore?
1) Hindustan Zinc Limited
2) Hindalco Industries Limited
3) National Aluminium Company
4) Hindustan Copper Limited
5) Bharat Aluminium Company
Answer- 1) Hindustan Zinc Limited
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the sale of the government’s 29.58%
stake in Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), as a part of the efforts of the government of India(GoI) to
accelerate its disinvestment drive.
i. The sale of a 29.58% stake represents more than 124.96 crore shares which would raise around Rs
38000 crore at the current market price.
4. In May 2022, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) signed two Quadripartite
Agreements for the development of Sewage treatment infrastructure in which city?
1) Haridwar, Uttarakhand
2) Dhanbad, Jharkhand
3) Muzaffarpur, Bihar
4) Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
5) Maheshtala, West Bengal
Answer- 5) Maheshtala, West Bengal
Explanation:
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) signed two Quadripartite Agreements for the
development of Sewage treatment infrastructure in Maheshtala, situated on the east bank of river
Ganga, West Bengal under Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) at a cost of Rs 273.52 crore.
i. The first is an Escrow Agreement which involves NMCG, Kolkata Metropolitan Development
Authority (KMDA), Maheshtala Waste Water Management Private Limited (MWWMPL) and Union
Bank of India.
ii. The second one is the substitution agreement between NMCH, KMDA, MWWMPL and the
Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank AG ((OeEB) ,Development Bank of Austria ).
5. Which ministry released the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 in May 2022?
2) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
3) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
4) Ministry of Education
Answer- 4) Ministry of Education
Explanation:
The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education has released the National
Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 report which was conducted on November 12 2021, assessing the
state of the School education system in India.

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i. The report provides a comprehensive evaluation of children’s learning competencies at classes III, V,
VIII and X on subjects such as languages, mathematics, and science with a cycle period of three years.
The last NAS was conducted in 2017.
ii. The Survey 2021 saw participation of about 34 lakh students from 1.18 lakh schools in 720 districts
from both rural and urban areas
iii. According to NAS 2021, the majority of the states performed below the overall national score, but
states like Kerala, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Punjab performed better than the national average.
6. Which state recently (in May’22) celebrated the 4th edition of the Shirui Lily Festival?
1) Tripura
3) Manipur
4) Assam
5) Mizoram
Answer- 3) Manipur
Explanation:
The 4th edition of the Shirui Lily Festival began at Shirui village in Manipur’s Ukhrul district. This
edition is taking place after a gap of two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The four-day-long
festival was inaugurated by the Governor of Manipur La. Ganesan along with the Chief Minister N.
Biren Singh at Shirui Village Ground in Ukhrul district.
i. The Shirui Lily (State Flower of Manipur) blooms from late May to early June only on Shirui village
hilltop in Manipur state and the traditional music, food and games are exhibited during the Shirui Lily
Festival to spread awareness about the rare Shirui flower and encourage tourism in Manipur.
ii. During the occasion, a sum of ₹46 crore has been sanctioned under the minority affairs Pradhan
Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) scheme for the construction of Shirui Heritage Village and the
upgradation of Bakshi Ground.
7. The Government of India aims to build __________ km (Total) of highways in 2022-

2023(FY2023).
1) 50, 000 km
2) 20, 000 km
3) 12,000 km
4) 18,000 km
5) 10, 000 km
Answer- 4) 18,000 km
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) aims to increase its infrastructure spending and plans to build 50
Kilometre(Km) highways every day totalling 18000 km of highways in the financial year 2022-
2023(FY2023).
i. The GoI aims to complete the construction of a 2 lakh km national highway(NH) network by 2025.
ii. The National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) has constructed a total length of 4325 km of NHs
which is higher than 4218 km in FY21 and 3979 in FY20.

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BANKING AND FINANCE
8. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the recent step taken by the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in May 2022?
1) The RBI, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 15 A of the RBI Act, 1938, has cancelled
the Certificate of Registration (CoR) issued to the five NBFCs due to Irregular Lending Practices.
2) The 5 NBFC are Jhuria Financial Services Private Limited, Alexcy Tracon Pvt Ltd, Chadha Finance
Private Limited, Anashri Finvest Limited and UMB Securities Limited.
3) Now with cancellation of CoR, these companies cannot transact the business of a Non-Banking
Financial Institution (NBFI).
4) The RBI issued norms for physical import of gold through the India International Bullion Exchange
IFSC (IIBX) or similar authorised exchange by qualified jewellers in India.
5) The RBI also revised the ceiling on loans to individuals for carrying out
repairs/additions/alterations to their homes to Rs 10 lakh in metros from Rs 5 lakh.
Answer- 1) The RBI, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 15 A of the RBI Act,
1938, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration (CoR) issued to the five NBFCs due to
Irregular Lending Practices.
Explanation:
The RBI, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 45-IA (6) (iv) of the RBI Act, 1934, has
cancelled the Certificate of Registration (CoR) issued to the five NBFCs due to Irregular Lending
Practices in their digital lending operations undertaken through third party apps.
• The 5 NBFC are Jhuria Financial Services Private Limited, Alexcy Tracon Pvt Ltd, Chadha
Finance Private Limited, Anashri Finvest Limited and UMB Securities Limited.
• Now with cancellation of CoR, these companies cannot transact the business of a Non-
Banking Financial Institution (NBFI), under clause (a) of Section 45-I of the RBI Act, 1934.
• The RBI issued norms for physical import of gold through the India International Bullion
Exchange IFSC (IIBX) or similar authorised exchange by qualified jewellers in India.
• The RBI also revised the ceiling on loans to individuals for carrying out
repairs/additions/alterations to their homes to Rs 10 lakh in metros from Rs 5 lakh; and
Rs 6 lakh in rural and semi urban areas from Rs 2 lakh earlier.
9. In May 2022, RBI decided to transfer ________ as surplus to the Central Government for the
accounting year 2021-22.
1) Rs 10,458 crore
2) Rs 50, 125 crore
3) Rs 30,307 crore
4) Rs 20,456 crore
5) Rs 66,55 crore
Answer- 3) Rs 30,307 crore
Explanation:
The 596th meeting of the Central Board of Directors of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was held at
Mumbai (Maharashtra) under the Chairmanship of Shaktikanta Das, Governor of RBI. During the
meeting, it was decided to transfer Rs 30,307 crore as surplus to the Central Government for the
Accounting year 2021-22. This amount is the lowest in 10 years.

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i. The decision was taken after deciding to maintain the Contingency Risk Buffer (CRB) at 5.50% of its
balance sheet. CRB is the country’s savings for a financial stability crisis which has been consciously
maintained with RBI as its role as lender of last resort (LoLR).
ii. The apex bank also cautioned against the use of cryptocurrencies in India as this virtual currency
could impact the macroeconomic stability/financial stability of the country. Also, the use of
cryptocurrencies that are based on the US (United States) Dollar could lead to the dollarization of
India’s economy.
10. Which payment bank recently (in May’22) introduced issuer charges for the Aadhaar
Enabled Payment System (AePS)?
1) Airtel Payment Bank
2) Paytm Payment Bank
3) NSDL Payment Bank
4) India Post Payments Bank
5) Fino Payments Bank
Answer- 4) India Post Payments Bank
Explanation:
The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), Department of Post (DoP), Ministry of Communication has
introduced issuer charges for the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS). AePS Issuer transaction
charges will be in effect from June 15, 2022.
i. AePS is a bank-led model that enables online interoperable financial inclusion transactions at the
Point of Sale (MicroATM) using Aadhaar verification through any bank’s business correspondent.
AePS provides six different transaction types.
ii. The monthly first 3 cumulative AePS Issuer transactions, such as cash withdrawal, cash deposit, and
mini statement, will be provided free of charge.
11. Name the non-banking financial company (NBFC) that recently (in May ’22) collaborated
with NPCI and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. to launch a co-branded contactless
RuPay Credit Card.
1) BOB Financial Solutions Ltd
2) Bajaj Finance Ltd

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3) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd

4) Tata Capital Financial Services Ltd
5) Muthoot Finance Ltd
Answer- 1) BOB Financial Solutions Ltd
Explanation:
In collaboration with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), BOB Financial Solutions Limited
(BFSL), Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) and BFSL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of
Baroda (BoB), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise
(CPSE), has launched the HPCL BoB co-branded contactless RuPay Credit Card.
i. The card has a number of advantages, including rewards for utility, grocery, and department store
purchases.
ii. Customers will be rewarded for spending at HPCL fuel pumps as well as on the HP Pay app using
this card.
12. Which organisation recently (in May’22) launched a Robo-Advisory Platform for Mutual
Fund Investments?
1) Motilal Oswal Securities
2) HDFC Securities
3) Axis Securities
4) ICICI Securities
5) Kotak Securities
Answer- 2) HDFC Securities
Explanation:
HDFC Securities has introduced HDFC Money, a robo-advisory platform for all mutual fund
investments. HDFC Money is a fully digital platform that does not require the opening or maintenance
of a Demat Account.
i. HDFC Money Robo advisory would assist investors in planning and executing with a more defined
target while taking risk and tenure into account.
• To achieve the desired objective, the plan takes into account the mode of investment, such
as lump sum, staggered, or a combination over time.
13. Which organisation recently (in May’22) decided to open its regional office in India at the
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gujarat?
1) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
2) World Bank African Development Bank
4) New Development Bank
Answer- 4) New Development Bank
Explanation:
New Development Bank (NDB) formerly referred to as the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and
South Africa) Development Bank, is set to open its regional office in India at the Gujarat International
Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gujarat, to offer infrastructure and sustainable development needs of
India and Bangladesh, contributing to economic growth and sustainable development in South Asia.
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14. In May 2022, SBI launched the personal loan product named ‘_______ Credit’ for salaried
customers on its digital banking platform “YONO”.
1) Prime
2) Xpress
3) Smart
4) Digi
5) Platinum
Answer- 2) Xpress
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI) has launched the personal loan product ‘Xpress Credit’ for salaried
customers on its digital banking platform “YONO”. The eligible customers can avail of personal loans,
Real-time Xpress Credit (RTXC), up to Rs 35 lakhs through the YONO app, without any paperwork.
i. This will enable the customers to experience a digital, hassle-free and paperless loan process.
15. Name the personality from India who recently (in May '22) received the Order of British
Empire (OBE) award.
1) Gurpratap Boparai
2) Rupa Vora
3) Piyush Arora
4) Kishore Jayaraman
5) Satinder Singh
Answer- 4) Kishore Jayaraman
Explanation:
The Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) was presented by the Queen of England to
Kishore Jayaraman, President of Rolls-Royce for India and South Asia region, for his services to
international trade and investment with a key focus on promotion of India-United Kingdom (UK)
trade deal.
i. Kishore Jayaraman is a board member of the UK-India Business Council (UKIBC), a non-profit
organisation which supports setting up UK businesses in India.
16. Who was recently (in May’22) appointed as the chair of the World Trade
Organisation(WTO)’s Committee on Technical Barriers on Trade?
1) Eileen Gu (China)
2) Cate Campbell (Australia)
3) Anwar Hussain Shaik (India)
4) Elisa María (Portugal)
5) Shoko Noda (Japan)
Answer- 3) Anwar Hussain Shaik (India)
Explanation:
An Indian Officer, Anwar Hussain Shaik would take the role as the chair of the World Trade
Organisation(WTO)’s Committee on Technical Barriers on Trade from Elisa Maria Olmeda de

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Alejandro from Mexico, after a gap of ten years.Anwar Hussain Shaik was in PMI (Permanent Mission
of India) Geneva.
i. The Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement aims to ensure that technical regulations,
standards and conformity assessment procedures are non-discriminatory and do not create
unnecessary obstacles to trade.
17. Name the personality who recently (in May’22) resigned as the President of the Indian
Olympic Association (IOA).
1) Narayana Ramachandran
2) Suresh Kalmadi
3) Sivanthi Adithan
4) Narinder Dhruv Batra
5) Abhay Singh Chautala
Answer- 4) Narinder Dhruv Batra
Explanation:
Narinder Dhruv Batra has stepped down as the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), at
the end of his tenure to focus on his role as the President of the International Hockey Federation
(FIH).
i. Meanwhile, following the High Court’s order, Anil Khanna was named acting chief of the IOA (HC).
ii. In addition, Narinder Dhruv Batra has decided not to seek re-election to the IOA presidency. In
2017, Batra was elected to the IOA for the first time, and he was entitled to run for re-election.
18. Who was recently (in May '22) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Bharti Airtel Limited for a period of 5 years?
1) Sunil Bharti Mittal
2) Gopal Vittal
3) Akhil Gupta
4) Rajesh Sud
5) Rakesh Bharti Mittal
Answer- 2) Gopal Vittal
Explanation:
The board of directors of Bharti Airtel has reappointed Gopal Vittal as the Managing Director(MD)
and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Bharti Airtel Limited, for a further period of 5 years till 31st
January 2028.
i. The reappointment of Gopal Vittal was announced on a day on which Airtel consolidated net profit
at Rs 2,007.8 crore in the March quarter, up 141% sequentially and 164% on year.
ii. He is not excluded from holding the office of director by virtue of any orders of Securities and
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) or other authorities.
19. The Supercomputer PARAM-PORUL was inaugurated in which institute under Phase 2 of
the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)?
1) NIT- Tiruchirappalli
2) NIT- Jaipur

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3) IIT- Delhi
4) NIT- Warangal
5) IIT- Madras
Answer- 1) NIT- Tiruchirappalli
Explanation:
Bhaskar Bhat, Chairperson Board of Governors, National Institute of Technology (NIT)-
Tiruchirappalli inaugurated the state-of-the-art Supercomputer PARAM-PORUL at NIT-
Tiruchirappalli under Phase 2 of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM).
i. Under which major components are indigenously developed and assembled in India including a
software stack developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in line
with the Make in India initiative.
ii. The supercomputer was built based on the MoU signed between NIT Tiruchirappalli and C-DAC on
12th October 2020 in order to establish 838 TeraFlops Supercomputing Facility under NSM.
iii. The supercomputer worth Rs.19 crores was sanctioned by the Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeITY) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
ENVIRONMENT
20. In which state, a new plant species of the genus ‘Ophiorrhiza’ was spotted by researchers in
May 2022?
1) Meghalaya
2) Assam
3) Karnataka
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
Researchers spotted a new plant species of the genus Ophiorrhiza, a group of plants valued for their
medicinal uses, in the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats region, Thrissur district, Kerala.
i. Named Ophiorrhiza sasidharaniana after Prof. A. Sasidharan, former Botany Department head of the
University College, Thiruvananthapuram.
ii. Ophiorrhiza (family Rubiaceae) has over 380 species, found mainly in wet tropical and subtropical
forests of southeast Asia.
21. The twin cyclones named ‘Cyclone Karim and Cyclone Asani’ originated in the Indian Ocean
region in May 2022.
‘Cyclone Asani’ was given by which country?
1) Sri Lanka
2) India
3) Iran
4) Thailand
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Explanation:
The twin cyclones named Cyclone Karim and Cyclone Asani originated in the Indian Ocean region,
southern and northern hemispheres respectively. The cyclones originated in the same longitude and
drifted apart and the distance between both cyclones was more than 2,800 km.
i. The name Karim was given by Seychelles (South Africa) and the name Asani was suggested by Sri
Lanka.
ii. About Twin Cyclones: The interplay of the wind and the monsoon system combined with the
Earth system produces synchronous cyclones and Twin cyclones are said to be caused by Madden-
Julian Oscillation (MJO), composed of a Rossby wave and a Kelvin wave. MJO is a large cluster of
clouds and convection, about 5000-10,000 kilometres in size.
SPORTS
22. Name the golf player who recently (in May ’22) won the 104th PGA Championship (2022)
and claimed his 2nd Wanamaker Trophy.
1) Will Zalatoris (America)
2) Jordan Spieth (Australia)
3) Tiger Woods (America)
4) Justin Thomas (America)
5) Phil Mickelson (Ireland)
Answer- 4) Justin Thomas (America)
Explanation:
Justin Thomas, an American professional golfer, won the 104th PGA Championship (2022) and
claimed his 2nd Wanamaker Trophy, defeating Will Zalatoris (America). He previously won the
Wanamaker Trophy in 2017 at Quail Hollow Club. This marks Justin Thomas’s 2nd major victory and
his second PGA triumph.
i. The 2022 PGA Championship was held from 19th to 22nd May 2022 in Southern Hills Country Club
in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the United States of America(USA).
ii. The PGA Championship is an annual golf tournament conducted by the Professional Golfers’
Association of America. It is one of the four men’s major championships in professional golf.
STATE NEWS
23. Which state government recently (in May’22) launched a portal for Direct Seeding of Rice
(DSR) Paddy Sowing Technique?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Punjab
4) Haryana
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 3) Punjab
Explanation:
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched a portal to facilitate farmers opting for the direct
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i. The portal can be accessed at ‘agrimachinerypb.com’ which would be instrumental in compiling

data about each and every farmer who opted for the DSR technique and the Punjab government has
decided to give Rs 1,500 per acre incentive to each of the farmers who sow paddy through the DSR
technique.
ii. About Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR): Paddy seeds are drilled into the field with the help of a
machine that does seeding of rice and spray of herbicide simultaneously, through this traditional
method, first young paddy plants are raised by farmers in nurseries and then these plants are
uprooted and transplanted in a puddled field.
CA STATIC GK
24. In which state, Vadnagar town is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Bihar
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 4) Gujarat
Explanation:
About Vadnagar
• It is a town in the Mehsana district of north Gujarat.
• It is mentioned often in the Puranas and even in the travelogue of the great Chinese
traveller, Hiuen Tsang (7th century), as a rich and flourishing town”.
Vadnagar’s ties with Buddhism
i. The Gujarat state archaeology department began excavations in Vadnagar in 2006.
ii. In 2014, the excavation work was taken over by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and the
combined efforts have thrown up Buddhist relics and around 20,000 artefacts, some dating back to
the 2nd century.
i. In May 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Lumbini, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima,
that his birthplace Vadnagar in Gujarat’s Mehsana district had been a great centre for Buddhist
learning centuries ago.
25. ________ becomes first Bangladesh batter to complete 5,000 runs in Test cricket matches.
1) Saiful Islam
2) Mushfiqur Rahim
3) Athar Ali Khan
4) Tamim Iqbal
5) Azhar Hossain
Answer- 2) Mushfiqur Rahim
Explanation:
Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim achieved the distinction of being the first cricketer in the
country to score 5000 runs in test matches. The feat has been achieved 22 years after Bangladesh
played its first test match. He is the 99th cricketer in the world to achieve this goal.
i. Mushfiqur scored a century on the fourth day of the first test match against Sri Lanka being played
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ii. Another Bangladesh batter Tamim Iqbal needed 152 runs to score 5000 in the test match but he
retired hurt on the third day of the match after scoring 133, remaining short of 19 runs from the
coveted goal of 5000 runs.
26. Which of the following are the parties to a cheque?

1) Drawer
2) Payee
3) Drawee
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
A Cheque is a negotiable instrument which contains an order to the bank, signed by the drawer, to
pay a certain sum of money to a specified person. It is a bill of exchange drawn on a specified banker
and not expressed to be payable otherwise than on demand. It is defined under section 6 of the
Negotiable Instruments Act 1881.
i. Basically, there are three parties to a cheque:
• Drawer: The person who draws the cheque, i.e. signs and orders the bank to pay the sum.
• Drawee: The bank on which the cheque is drawn or who is directed to pay the specified
sum written on the cheque.
• Payee: The beneficiary, i.e. to whom the amount is to be paid.
ii. In May 2022, the Supreme Court directed the constitution of special courts with a retired judge in
five States starting September 1 for expeditious disposal of cheque bounce cases.
27. Which state is set to get The wax museum Madame Tussauds?
5) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer- 3) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The wax museum Madame Tussauds is returning to India. The museum will be located in a Noida
mall, Uttar Pradesh. 50 Indian and international luminaries from sports, entertainment, history, and
music will be featured at the new venue.
i. Madame Tussauds has a 200-year history and legacy, having first opened its doors in London in
1835. Sculptors at Madame Tussauds employ the same techniques as the legendary Marie Tussaud to
produce each figure. It takes a minimum of 12 weeks for an artist to construct a single life-like figure.
ii. The museum first opened in Connaught Place, Delhi, in 2017, but was forced to close owing to the
pandemic. DLF Mall of India, one of the country’s major shopping malls
28. The Gujarat government recently (in May '22) announced that the Par-Tapi-Narmada river-
link project has been scrapped.
Who is the current (as of May’22) Chief Minister of Gujarat?
1) Uddhav Thackeray

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2) Bhupendra Patel
3) Basavaraj Bommai
4) Hemant Soren
5) Manohar Lal
Answer- 2) Bhupendra Patel
Explanation:
After severe protests by tribals in May 2022, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced that
the Par-Tapi-Narmada river-link project has been scrapped. The project had proposed to transfer
water from the water surplus regions of the Western Ghats to deficit regions of Saurashtra and Kutch.
It also involved seven reservoirs proposed in north Maharashtra and south Gujarat.
29. Who authored the Book, “The Discovery of India”?

1) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
2) Mahatma gandhi
3) Sarojini Naidu
4) Jawaharlal Nehru
5) S. Radhakrishnan
Answer- 4) Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation:
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India. He was also the longest-serving prime
minister of the country and remained in office for about 17 years — from 1947 till he died at the age
of 74 on May 27, 1964.
i. He wrote such famous books as “Autobiography”, “the Discovery of India” and “Glimpses of World
History”, Letters from a Father to his Daughter.
30. Where is the Headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

1) Bonn, Germany
3) Vienna, Austria
4) Paris, France
Explanation:
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Established in – 1995
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Director-General: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. In May 2022, India decided to build 10 hydropower projects in the States of Jammu and
Kashmir (J&K) and Himachal Pradesh (HP) to Utilise water under _________ treaty.
1) India-Bhutan Treaty
2) India- China Treaty
3) Indus Water Treaty
4) India-Bangladesh Treaty
5) India-Nepal Treaty
Answer- 3) Indus Water Treaty
Explanation:
India is working on to build 10 hydropower projects with the total capacity of 6.8 gigawatts (GW) in
the States of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Himachal Pradesh (HP) to fully utilise its share of water
under the 1960 Indus waters treaty (IWT) with Pakistan.
i. NHPC Limited (formerly National Hydro-Electric Power Corporation Private Limited) has
undertaken the implementation of these projects with an estimated investment of Rs Rs 68,000 crore.
ii. The Hydropower projects includes 1,000 MegaWatt (MW) Pakal Dul project, 850 MW Ratle project,
624 MW Kiru project, and 540 MW Kwar project added, in addition to this NHPC also plans to build
1,856 MW Sawalkot (J&K), 930 MW Kirthai-II (J&K), 500 MW Dugar (HP), 240 MW Uri-I Stage-II
(J&K), and 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II (J&K).
2. Name the country that recently (in May’22) signed an MoU with India to enhance bilateral
cooperation on climate action.
1) Maldives
3) France
4) Germany
Answer- 5) United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Explanation:
Bhupender Yadav, the Union Minister of the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change
(MoEF&CC) and H.E. Dr Sultan Al Jaber, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Climate Envoy and Minister
of Industry and Advanced Technology had a bilateral meeting in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. Prior to the meeting an MoU on climate action was signed with the basic objective to establish a
framework to facilitate and enhance bilateral cooperation on climate action, and also contribute
towards implementing the Paris Agreement.
3. The Ministry of Ayush recently (in May '22) signed an MoU with the Department of
Biotechnology for cooperation on biotechnology interventions in the Ayush sector.
Who is the current (as of May’22) Union minister of Ayush?
1) Giriraj Singh
2) Kiren Rijiju
3) Sarbananda Sonowal
4) Bhupender Yadav
5) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
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Explanation:
Sarbananda Sonowal is the Union minister of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and
Homoeopathy (AYUSH) Ministry.
The Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (Ayush) has
signed an MoU with the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, to explore
the possibility of cooperation, convergence, and synergy in bringing out expertise under one platform
towards evidence-based biotechnological interventions in the Ayush sector.
i. The MoU will enable the possibility to undertake innovative and path-breaking research that can be
used to explore various Fundamental principles of Ayush systems.
4. In May 2022, Lok Sabha (LS) Speaker Om Birla launched the _____ phase of “Suposhit Maa
Abhiyan”(campaign to preserve the better health of pregnant women and newborn) in
__________.
1) 1st; Rajasthan
2) 2nd; Punjab
3) 3rd; Madhya Pradesh
4) 2nd; Rajasthan
5) 3rd; Punjab
Answer- 4) 2nd; Rajasthan
Explanation:
Lok Sabha (LS) Speaker Om Birla launched the second phase of “Suposhit Maa Abhiyan” in Kota,
Rajasthan. Under the campaign, 3000 women will be provided with the nutrition kits for 9 months
with the help of public support and a monthly health checkup.
i. In 2020, the scheme was first started by identifying 1000 women in the Kota Bundi parliamentary
constituency to overcome the nutritional deficiency among women.
5. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the QUAD (Quadrilateral) Leaders’
Meeting 2022 held in May 2022?
1) PM Narendra Modi participated in the 3rd QUAD (Quadrilateral) Leaders’ Meeting 2022 in
Melbourne, Australia.
2) During the meeting, the announcement of a Quad Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
Package (Q-CHAMP) was made with 2 themes: ‘mitigation’ and ‘adaptation’.
3) The leaders also extended more than $50billion in infrastructure assistance and investment in the
Indo-Pacific over the next 5 years.
4) During the meeting US President Joe Biden launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for
Prosperity (IPEF) to strengthen economic partnership amongst participating countries.
5) The Government of India (GoI) and the Government of the US have signed an Investment Incentive
Agreement (IIA).
Answer- 1) PM Narendra Modi participated in the 3rd QUAD (Quadrilateral) Leaders’ Meeting
2022 in Melbourne, Australia.
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi participated in the 4th and 2nd in-person QUAD
(Quadrilateral) Leaders’ Meeting 2022 in Tokyo, Japan on 24 May 2022 along with the United States
(US) President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.; Japanese PM Fumio Kishida and PM of Australia, Anthony
Norman Albanese.
• During the meeting, announcement of a Quad Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
Package (Q-CHAMP) was made with 2 theme ‘mitigation’ and ‘adaptation’.was made with 2
theme ‘mitigation’ and ‘adaptation’ to strengthen the efforts towards green shipping, clean
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• The leaders also extended more than $50bn in infrastructure assistance and investment in
the Indo-Pacific over the next 5 years.
• During the meeting US President Joe Biden launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
for Prosperity (IPEF) in Tokyo to strengthen economic partnership amongst participating
countries.
• The Government of India (GoI) and the Government of the US have signed an Investment
Incentive Agreement (IIA) in Tokyo.
• PM Narendra Modi chaired the roundtable with Japanese Business Leaders in Tokyo, PM
was invited greater participation by Japanese companies in India and proposed celebrating
Japan’s contribution to India’s development journey in the form of a ‘Japan Week’.
6. In May 2022, V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs addressed the
first International Migration Review Forum (IMRF)-2022 held at __________.
1) Nairobi, Kenya
2) New York, United States of America
5) Paris, France
Answer- 2) New York, United States of America (USA)
Explanation:
V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, visited the
United States of America (USA) for an eight-day visit from May 17 – 24, 2022.
i. During his visit, he headed the Indian delegation to the first International Migration Review Forum
(IMRF)-2022, which was held at the United Nations (UN) in New York, USA, from May 17 – 20, 2022,
under the aegis of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). The Forum was hosted by Abdulla Shahid,
President of UNGA.
ii. The International Migration Review Forum 2022 acts as the primary intergovernmental global
platform for discussing and sharing progress on all aspects of migration and their convergence with
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
BANKING AND FINANCE
7. Which organisation recently (in May '22) set up various committees through the General
Insurance Council(GIC) to overhaul the insurance sector?
3) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
4) Life Insurance Corporation
5) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
Answer- 3) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has formed various
committees through the General Insurance Council(GIC) to overhaul the insurance sector. The
committees formed through GIC will suggest reforms in the various areas of general, reinsurance and
life insurance.
i. These committees were set up after new IRDAI Chairman Debasish Panda held an interaction with
insurance industry players in April 2022.
ii. About the Committee and Panels:
Around 5 committees have been formed to suggest the changes in the general insurance, and non-life
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heads of private and public sector insurance companies, members of IRDAI and representatives from
the GIC.
8. Which bank recently (in May’22) partnered with NBFC Northern Arc Capital Limited to
access Northern Arc Capital’s n-POS co-lending platform?
2) Canara Bank
3) Indian Bank
4) Bank of Baroda
5) Bank of India
Explanation:
Northern Arc Capital Limited, a non-banking finance company (NBFC) that serves the credit needs
of underserved households and businesses, has formed a strategic alliance with Indian Bank. The
collaboration intends to facilitate the two financial institutions in collaborating, cooperating, co-
lending loans, and expanding their respective markets and customer bases.
i. This partnership allows Indian banks to access Northern Arc Capital’s n-POS co-lending platform to
locate retail loans, credit underwriting, scoring, disbursement, monitoring, and reporting.
9. Name the Small Finance Bank (SFB) that recently (in May '22) introduced two new products
under its affluent banking programme.
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Equitas SFB
3) Capital SFB
4) Utkarsh SFB
5) AU SFB
Answer- 5) AU SFB
Explanation:
AU Small Finance Bank has introduced two new products “AU Royale Salary” and “AU Royale
Business” current accounts as part of their affluent banking programme – AU Royale.
i. The AU Royale program is intended to meet the everyday banking needs of the affluent class. It
provides family banking, high-interest rates and monthly interest payments, access to domestic
airport lounges, and monthly cashback, etc.,
ii. ‘AU Royale Salary’ and ‘AU Royale Business’ are two specialized products which have been
particularly designed for the salaried and business classes, respectively.
10. Which company recently (in May’22 ) launched ‘Loan Against Shares’ (LAS) to provide a
loan up to Rs 5 crore to stock market investors?
1) Tata Capital Limited
2) Bajaj Finance Limited
3) Muthoot Finance Limited
4) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited
5) Aditya Birla Finance Limited
Answer- 1) Tata Capital Limited
Explanation:
Tata Capital Limited has launched “Loan Against Shares – LAS”, an end to end integrated digital
financing offering. Under LAS, Customers can avail of loans up to Rs 5 crores by pledging their
dematerialised shares online, facilitated by NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited).
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11. Name the agri-tech company that recently (in May ’22) signed an agreement with the India
Meteorological Department (IMD) for research in weather forecast models.
1) Ninjacart
2) Fasal
3) DeHaat
4) CropIn Technology
5) AgroStar India
Answer- 2) Fasal
Explanation:
Fasal, an agri-tech platform developed by Wolkus Technology Solutions Private Ltd has signed an
agreement with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for research in weather forecast models
to make farming climate-smart.
i. This partnership aims to ensure the availability of day to day short term weather forecasts for
farmers and provide these forecasts, 23 radar stations of IMD and around 600 on ground precision
farming devices of Fasal will be used.
ii. Fasal is an Artificial Intelligence(AI)-powered platform for the agriculture ecosystem that records a
variety of growing conditions on farms.
12. Who recently (in May ’22) won the International Booker Prize for Translated Fiction 2022
for the first Hindi Novel ‘Tomb of Sand’ & became the 1st Indian to win the prize?
1) Namita Gokhale
2) Preeti Shenoy
3) Arundhati Roy
4) Geetanjali Shree
5) Indira Dangi
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Explanation:
Geetanjali Shree won the 2022 International Booker Prize for Translated Fiction for her Hindi Novel
Tomb of Sand and became the 1st Indian to win the prize. The book became the 1st Indian-
language book to be recognised by the award and this is the first novel translated from Hindi to win
the award. The award is annually presented by the Booker Prize Foundation.
i. The book originally written in Hindi as "Ret Samadhi"(published in 2018) was translated into
English by Daisy Rockwell.
ii. ‘Tomb of Sand’ is the first book of Geetanjali Shree to be published in the United Kingdom (UK) in
English by Tilted Axis Press in August 2021.
iii. The International Booker Prize was instituted in 2005 as the “Man Booker International Prize” and
is awarded every year for a single book that is translated into English and published in the UK or
Ireland.
13. In May 2022, Coal India Ltd (CIL) decided to divest the ______ stake in the Bharat Coking Coal
Ltd (BCCL) and subsequent listing on stock exchanges.
1) 35%
2) 30%
3) 15%
4) 25%
5) 10%
Answer- 4) 25%
Explanation:
Coal India Ltd (CIL), under the Ministry of Coal(MoC), is set to divest the 25% paid-up share principle
of its unlisted subsidiary, Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) and its subsequent listing on stock
exchanges after getting further clearances.
i. The board of Directors meeting to his effect was held on 10th March 2022 and the board also
advised forwarding the proposal to the MoC for further clearance. The board has given only the ‘in
principle’ approval to the proposal.
ii. According to the BCCL’s annual report, the decrease in sales affected the finance of BCCL and as a
result, BCCL could not maintain its profitability and incurred a loss of RS 1577.06 core.
14. Name the 2nd survey Vessel project was launched (in May '22) for the Indian Navy by
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
1) Nirdeshak
2) Samudrakhoj
3) Jalprahar
4) Samudrayaan
5) Sandhayak
Answer- 1) Nirdeshak
Explanation:
The second of the four Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL) ‘Nirdeshak’ (Yard 3026), was launched at
Kattupalli, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The ship was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
(GRSE) in collaboration with L&T Shipbuilding Limited for the Indian Navy.
i. The contract for building four SVL ships was signed between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata on 30 October 2018. The first of class ship
‘Sandhayak’ was launched on 05 December 2021 at GRSE, Kolkata.

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15. Identify the Indian Navy warship of the Talwar class that was used to test the Indian Navy's
Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) System in May 2022.
1) INS Tarkash
2) INS Teg
3) INS Trikand
4) INS Tabar
5) INS Trishul
Answer- 2) INS Teg
Explanation:
The Indian Navy successfully tested its ship-based surface to air missile system by taking down a low
flying target. The Indian Navy’s guided-missile anti-submarine stealth frigate successfully engaged a
low flying target with its surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. The test fire took place from Talwar
Class Indian Navy warship – INS Teg.
i. A surface-to-air missile, also known as a ground-to-air missile(GTAM)or surface-to-air guided
weapon(SAGW), is a missile designed to be launched from the ground to destroy aircraft or other
missiles.
ii. SAM can be Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) and Medium Range Surface to Air Missile
(MRSAM).
ENVIRONMENT
16. In May 2022, Money spiders were discovered for the first time in India at Wayanad Wildlife
Sanctuary.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Which state?
1) Telangana
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 4) Kerala
Explanation:
Money spiders, commonly found in European meadows, have been reported for the first time in
India from the Muthanga range of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Wayanad,kerala. This spider
belongs to the family of dwarf spiders – Linyphiidae under the genus Prosoponoides. So this dwarf
money spider is given the binomial as Prosoponoides biflectogynus.
i. In the research, the researchers also discovered ant-mimicking spiders, belonging to the group of
jumping spiders, from the Mananthavady range in Wayanad. They belong to the family of Salticidae.
This discovered ant-mimicking spider (jumping) is given the name as Toxeus alboclavus.
ii. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1973, Kabini river (a tributary of Cauvery river)
flows through the sanctuary.
SPORTS
17. Who recently (in May’22) won the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour Chessable Masters
2022 online tournament by defeating Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa?
1) Anish Giri (Russia)
2) Ding Liren (China)
3) Magnus Carlsen (Norway)
4) Levon Aronian (USA)
5) Wesley So (Philippines)
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Explanation:
World No.2 Ding Liren of China won the tournament against India’s teenage Grandmaster R
Praggnanandhaa in the final of Meltwater Champions Chess Tour Chessable Masters 2022 online
tournament.
i. The Indian GM had defeated the highly-rated Dutchman Anish Giri in the semifinal to become the
first Indian player to reach the final of a Meltwater Champions Chess Tour event.
IMPORTANT DAYS
18. When was Africa Day 2022 observed across the continent of Africa with the theme of
"Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the African Continent"?
1) 25th May 2022
2) 27th May 2022
3) 24th May 2022
4) 22nd May 2022
5) 26th May 2022
Explanation:
Africa Day is annually observed across the continent of Africa on 25th May to commemorate the
founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which was created on 25th May 1963 and was
transformed and remodelled into the African Union(AU) on 9 July 2002.
i. The 25th May 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the African Union, which was launched in
South Africa, with the theme of “Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the
African Continent”.
ii. The African Union has designated 2022 as the Year of Nutrition with the theme of “Rationale for
Nutrition”.
iii. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)’s statement issued on the occasion of Africa
Day, the cumulative investments of India in Africa stand at USD 70 billion.
STATE NEWS
19. __________ became the 1st Indian state to create health accounts with the help of World
Health Organisation (WHO).
1) Karnataka
2) Odisha
3) Rajasthan
4) West Bengal
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Rajasthan is the first Indian state to institutionalise health accounts with the help of World Health
Organisation (WHO) which will help in estimating the amount spent on the health sector and its
impact.
i. Efforts are now made to create health accounts in Rajasthan with sufficient capacity with the aid
from The WHO.
ii. Rajasthan’s State Government allocates more than 7 percent of the total budget for health, which is
higher than the national average. Now, the Health Accounts would aid to monitor and track the health
expenditure which could act as an important tool in evidence-based policy making.

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20. The Sela Tunnel project recently (in May '22) entered the decisive phase and is expected to
be completed by the end of 2022.
In which state/UT, the Sela Tunnel is located?
1) Karnataka
2) Assam
3) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
The Sela Tunnel project located in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh has entered the
decisive phase, expected to be completed by the end of 2022. Upon completion, the tunnel above
13,000 feet will provide all-weather connectivity to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. It
provides an alternate axis to Sela pass at 13700 feet.
i. The tunnel constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 700 crore, is on BCT road- Balipara, Charduar and
Tawang axis, which is around 300 km long. The project was executed by the Border Roads
Organisation(BRO).
ii. In 2019, the foundation stone of the tunnel was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi 2019 and the
first blast was done in January 2021.
CA STATIC GK
21. Who is the current (as of May’22) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Managing Director (MD)of
Adani Wilmar Limited?
1) Pranav adani
2) Malay Mahadevia
3) Dipali Sheth
4) Angshu Mallick
5) Madhu Rao
Answer- 4) Angshu Mallick
Explanation:
About Adani Wilmar Limited:
CEO and MD – Angshu Mallick
Headquarters – Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
22. What is the capital of Ukraine?

1) Kyiv
2) Dili
3) Praia
4) Brussels
5) Minsk
Answer- 1) Kyiv
Explanation:
Ukraine Capital is Kyiv and currency is Ukrainian hryvnia
ii. The Russian defence ministry on May 21, 2022 said that the armed forces have destroyed a large
shipment of weapons in northwestern Ukraine using long-range missiles. The shipment was
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23. The African World Heritage Day is annually observed across the globe on _______.
1) 1st June
2) 4th March
3) 2nd September
4) 5th May
5) 3rd August
Answer- 4) 5th May
Explanation:
African World Heritage Day is annually observed across the globe on 5th May to offer an
opportunity for the people across the globe to celebrate the unique cultural and natural heritage of
Africa.
i. The day is celebrated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) in collaboration with the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) and its partners.
24. In which state Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is located?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Uttarakhand
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Telangana
Explanation:
About Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve:
i. The name ’Nilgiris’ with literary meaning ‘blue mountains’ has originated from the blue flower clad
mountains of the Nilgiris plateau within the State of Tamil Nadu. It was the first biosphere reserve in
India established in 1986.
ii. It is located in Tamil Nadu.
25. In which year Coal India Ltd (CIL) was established?

1) 1956
2) 1995
3) 1975
4) 1989
5) 1962
Answer- 3) 1975
Explanation:
About Coal India Ltd (CIL):
CMD– Pramod Agrawal
Established in 1975
Headquarters– Kolkata, West Bengal
26. Who is the current (as of May’22) current (as of May’22) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) &
Managing Director (MD) of AU Small Finance Bank?
1) Ittira Davis
2) Sanjay Agarwal
3) Nitin Chugh
4) Mannil Venugopalan
5) Uttam Tibrewal
Answer- 2) Sanjay Agarwal

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Explanation:
About AU Small Finance Bank:
Originally founded as Au Financiers in 1996, a non-deposit taking Non-Banking Finance Company
(NBFC) was later transformed into AU Small Finance Bank.
MD & CEO – Sanjay Agarwal
Headquarters – Jaipur, Rajasthan
27. Which of the following countries is ‘Not’ a member of QUAD?

1) Germany
2) Australia
3) India
4) Japan
Answer- 1) Germany
Explanation:
The Quad is an informal strategic forum comprising four nations, namely - United States of America
(USA), India, Australia and Japan. One of the primary objectives of the Quad is to work for a free,
open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
28. Belgium became the first country to make a 21-day quarantine compulsory for monkeypox
patients.
What is the currency of Belgium?
1) Rial
2) Euro
3) Dollar
4) Pesu
5) Yen
Answer- 2) Euro
Explanation:
About Belgium:
Capital: Brussels
Currency: Euro
29. In May 2022, Rhythm Mamania became one of the youngest Indian mountaineers to summit
the Everest Base Camp (EBC) in Nepal.
Rhythm Mamania belongs to which state?
1) Mizoram
2) Karnataka
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Assam
Explanation:
Rhythm Mamania, a 10-year-old champion skater from Mumbai, Maharashtra,has become one of the
youngest Indian mountaineers to summit the Everest Base Camp (EBC) in Nepal.
i. Rhythm had no formal training or a coach, and used to practise by running up and down the long
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30. Where is the Headquarters of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)?

3) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer- 3) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
About India Post Payments Bank (IPPB):
MD & CEO – J Venkatramu
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi.
Tagline – Aapka Bank, Aapke Dwaar

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the 11 projects inaugurated by
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu?
A) PM Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of 11 projects
worth over Rs 31,500 crore in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
B) The PM inaugurated 1,152 houses which were constructed as part of the Light House
Project-Chennai, built at a cost of ₹116 crore under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban.
C) The PM also laid the foundation stone of a Multi-Modal Logistic Park at Chennai worth
around ₹1430 crore.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation
stone of 11 projects worth over Rs 31,500 crore in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN). (Five projects worth
over Rs 2960 crore and Six projects built at a cost of over Rs 28,540 crore.)
i. The PM inaugurated 1,152 houses which were constructed as part of the Light House Project-
Chennai, built at a cost of ₹116 crore under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban.
ii. The PM also laid the foundation stone of a Multi-Modal Logistic Park at Chennai worth around
₹1430 crore to provide seamless intermodal freight movement and also offer multiple functionalities.
2. Recently (in May’22) Adani Hybrid Energy Jaisalmer One Limited (AHEJOL) commissioned
‘India’s first wind and solar hybrid power generation plant’ at which city?
1) Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
2) Tumkur, Karnataka.
3) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
4) Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
5) Patan, Gujarat
Answer- 3) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Explanation:
Adani Group steps into commissioning of India’s first wind and solar hybrid power generation plant at
Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. A 390 megawatt (MW) wind-solar hybrid power plant was commissioned in
Jaisalmer by Adani Hybrid Energy Jaisalmer One Limited (AHEJOL), a subsidiary of Adani Green
Energy Limited (AGEL).
i. AGEL’s operational capacity has increased to 5.8 GW following the commissioning of this 390 MW
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3. The Indian Railways recently (in May '22) announced its plan of introducing India’s 1st
Semi-High Speed Freight Trains, ‘Gati Shakti’ Trains by December 2022.
Which company will manufacture the ‘Gati Shakti’ Trains?
1) Banaras Locomotive Works
2) Modern Coach Factory
3) Integral Coach Factory
4) Rail Coach Factory
5) Rail Wheel Factory
Answer- 3) Integral Coach Factory
Explanation:
Indian Railways announced its plan of introducing India’s 1st Semi-High Speed Freight Trains by
December 2022. The 16-coach ‘Gati Shakti’ trains, based on the Vande Bharat platform, are capable
of operating at a speed of 160 km per hour. The trains will be manufactured at the Integral Coach
Factory (ICF) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
i. The Trains are constructed under “PM Gati Shakti – National Master Plan for Multi-modal
Connectivity”, and are based on the concept of Vande Bharat trains.
ii. Indian Railways is set to increase its capacity in freight transportation to 45% in 2030, from the
current 27%.
4. In May 2022, the Government of India(GoI) approved the New Guidelines of Micro & Small
Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE–CDP).
Which of the following point is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the MSE–CDP?
1) The Two Components of the Scheme are Common Facility Centers (CFCs) and Infrastructure
Development (ID).
2) Under Common Facility Centers (CFCs) Components, the central government grant will be
restricted to 50% of the cost of the project from Rs. 3 crore to Rs. 4crore.
3) In case of NE & Hill States, Island territories, Aspirational Districts, government grant will be 80%
of the cost of the project from Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 10 crore.
4) Under Infrastructure Development(ID) Components, the central government grant will be
restricted to 60% of the cost of the project from Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 15 crore for setting up of new
Infrastructure Development.
5) The grant will be 50% of the cost of the project from Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 10 crore for ID – Upgradation
of existing Infrastructure.
Answer- 2) Under Common Facility Centers (CFCs) Components, the central government grant
will be restricted to 50% of the cost of the project from Rs. 3 crore to Rs. 4 crore.
Explanation:
i. The Government has approved New Guidelines of Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development
Programme (MSE-CDP), which will be implemented during 15th Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22
to 2025-26).
ii. The Two Components of the Scheme are Common Facility Centers (CFCs) and Infrastructure
Development (ID).
iii. Under Common Facility Centers (CFCs) Components, the central government grant will be
restricted to 70% of the cost of the project from Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 10crore and 60% of the cost of the
project from Rs. 10crore to Rs. 30crore.

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• In case of NE & Hill States, Island territories, Aspirational Districts, government grant will be
80% of the cost of project from Rs. 5crore to Rs. 10 crore and 70% of the cost of project from Rs.
10crore to Rs. 30crore.
iv. Under Infrastructure Development(ID) Components, the central government grant will be
restricted to 60% of the cost of project from Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 15crore for setting up of new
Infrastructure Development and grant will be 50% of the cost of project from Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 10
crore for ID – Upgradation of existing Infrastructure.
• In case of NE & Hill States, Island territories, Aspirational Districts, grant will be 70% of the cost
of project from Rs. 5crore to Rs. 15crore for setting up of new Infrastructure Development.
V. And it will be 60% of the project cost from Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 10 crore for ID – Upgradation of
existing Infrastructure.
5. The Ministry of Culture organised an inaugural ceremony to Commemorate the ______ birth
anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy on 22nd May 2022.
1) 190th
2) 250th
3) 200th
4) 153nd
5) 150th
Answer- 2) 250th
Explanation:
On 22nd May 2022, the Ministry of Culture organised an inaugural ceremony to mark the beginning
of the yearlong celebration of the 250th Birth Anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy. The inaugural
ceremony was held at Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal(WB)
and at Science City Auditorium, Kolkata, WB.
i. The day also marked the 50th foundation day of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation.
ii. G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Culture virtually inaugurated the statue of Raja Ram Mohan Roy
at the Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Kolkata. Raja Ram Mohan Roy, a great social
reformer, was born on 22nd May 1772 in Radhanagar, Bengal, India. Raja Ram Mohan Roy is known
for setting up the Brahmo Samaj (1828).
6. Which of the following organisations recently (in May '22) launched the first Global Report
on Assistive Technology (GReAT) jointly?
2) United Nations Children’s Fund
3) World Health Organisation
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) jointly
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71st World Health Assembly (WHA) resolution in 2018 to prepare a global report on effective access
to Assistive Technology (AT).
i. As per the report, 90% of those who need AT do not have access to it globally. Including AT into
health systems is critical for progress towards the targets in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
relating to Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
ii. A billion people globally are currently estimated to be in need of AT. This is projected to double by
2050(i.e. likely to rise above 3.5 billion by 2050), with an ageing population and increasing prevalence
of non-communicable diseases.
7. Name the country that recently (in May’22) decided to build the world’s largest petroleum
research centre.
1) Kuwait
2) Yemen
4) Qatar
5) Saudi Arabia
Answer- 1) Kuwait
Explanation:
Kuwait is set to build the world’s largest petroleum research centre in al-Ahmadi, south of Kuwait
City by the end of 2022. The estimated cost of the projects is around USD 120 million.
i. The centre will have 28 laboratories and it will develop improved production and refining
techniques that can be used by the industry for different applications including the extraction of heavy
crude and non-associated gas.
8. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent (as of May’22) step
taken by the BRICS countries?
A) The BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) established the “BRICS
Joint Committee on Space Cooperation.
B) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar participated virtually in the BRICS Foreign
Ministers’ Meeting 2022, which was hosted by Brazil.
C) Meenakshi Lekhi, Minister of State (MoS) for Culture and External Affairs, participated in the
7th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting 2022 with the theme “Establishing a Cultural Partnership
Featuring Inclusiveness and Mutual Learning within BRICS.”
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only C
5) Only A
Explanation:
The BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) established the “BRICS Joint
Committee on Space Cooperation “, bringing a new era of cooperation in the fields of remote sensing
satellite observation and data sharing.
i. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar participated virtually in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’
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ii. Meenakshi Lekhi, Minister of State (MoS) for Culture and External Affairs, participated in the 7th
BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting 2022 with the theme “Establishing a Cultural Partnership Featuring
Inclusiveness and Mutual Learning within BRICS.” The meeting was hosted by the People’s Republic of
China.
BANKING AND FINANCE
9. What is the net-worth requirement to set up non-bank Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units
(BBPOU) according to the Reserve Bank of India norms released in May 2022?
1) Rs 80 crore
2) Rs 50 crore
3) Rs 25 crore
4) Rs 75 crore
5) Rs 100 crore
Answer- 3) Rs 25 crore
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) eased norms for non-bank entities to set up BBPOU (Bharat Bill
Payment Operating Units) by reducing the net-worth requirement to Rs 25 crore from Rs 100 crore.
This will encourage more players in this segment.
i. These guidelines by the apex bank were issued in exercise of its powers conferred under section 10
(2) read with Section 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (Act 51 of 2007).
ii. These will immediately come into effect.
10. As per the Moody’s latest update (as of May’22) to Global Macro Outlook 2022-23, India’s
GDP forecast was lowered to ______ for 2022 from 9.1% projected in March 2022.
1) 8.9%
2) 8.2%
3) 8.5%

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4) 7.9%
5) 8.8%
Answer- 5) 8.8%
Explanation:
The global rating agency Moody’s in its latest update to Global Macro Outlook 2022-23, Moody’s, a
global integrated risk assessment agency, lowered India’s economic growth forecast to 8.8% for the
calendar year 2022 from 9.1% projected in March 2022. It has retained India’s growth forecast at
5.4% for 2023. According to Moody’s, Inflation is projected to be around 6.8% in 2022 and 5.2% in
2023.
11. According to the latest edition (as of May '22) of the SBI Ecowrap report, At what
percentage, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is projected for FY22?
1) 8.1%-8.4%
2) 8.4%-8.7%
3) 8.2%–8.5%
4) 8.0%- 8.3%
5) 8.3%- 8.6%
Answer- 3) 8.2% – 8.5%
Explanation:
In its latest edition, the State Bank of India’s (SBI) research report Ecowrap, has projected India’s
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 8.2% – 8.5% for FY22. According to the report, Q4FY22
growth is projected to be 2.7%.
i. The report highlighted that the Central Statistics Office (CSO) had forecasted Q4 GDP at Rs. 41.04
lakh crore & FY22 real GDP growth at Rs 147.7 lakh crore, representing a 1.7% increase above pre-
pandemic levels.
12. Which company recently (in May '22) became the first exploration and production (E&P)
company to trade domestic gas on the Indian Gas Exchange(IGX)?
1) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
2) Bharat Petroleum Limited
3) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
4) Hindustan Petroleum Limited
5) Oil India Limited
Answer- 3) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Explanation:
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has become the first exploration and production (E&P)
company to trade domestic gas on the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX).
i. The first online trade was made by Anurag Sharma, ONGC Director (Onshore) & In-charge Marketing
on India’s first Automated national level IGX.
ii. ONGC has traded unspecified volumes from its Krishna Godavari (KG)-DWN-98/2 block, located off
the shore of the Godavari Delta on the east coast of India.

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13. Who was recently (in May’22) won the William E. Colby Military Writers’ Award 2022 for
his book “The Hardest Place: The American Military Adrift in Afghanistan’s Pech Valley”?
1) Wesley Morgan
2) Adam Higginbotham
3) Mark G. Kortepeter
4) Nisid Hazari
5) Jobie Turner
Answer- 1) Wesley Morgan
Explanation:
William E. Colby Military Writers’ Award 2022 (23rd edition) for military and intelligence writing
went to author and American journalist Wesley Morgan for his work The Hardest Place: The
American Military Adrift in Afghanistan’s Pech Valley”, is a collection of his reports on the wars in
Afghanistan and Iraq for The New York Times, the Washington Post and other outlets.
i. William E. Colby Military Writers’ Award was established in 1999 by the William E. Colby Military
Writers’ Symposium at Norwich University in Vermont in order to recognize “a first work of fiction or
non-fiction that has made a major contribution to the understanding of intelligence operations,
military history, or international affairs.
14. In May 2022, Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Ltd acquired _______ stake in General
Aeronautics Private Ltd.
1) 25%
2) 45%
3) 20%
4) 50%
5) 35%
Answer- 4) 50%
Explanation:
Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Ltd, the wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises
Limited (AEL) signed a definitive agreement to acquire 50% stake in Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based
startup General Aeronautics Private Ltd.
i. The acquisition is expected to be completed by July 31, 2022.
ii. Adani Defence Systems and Technologies will utilize its military drone and AI-Artificial
Intelligence/ML-Machine Learning capabilities and work with General Aeronautics for providing end-
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15. The Ministry of Commerce & Industry recently (in May '22) launched Indian Business
Portal – An International Trade Hub for Indian Exporters and Foreign Buyers.
Which organisation/Institutes developed the “Indian Business Portal” along with
GlobalLinker?
1) IIM Ahmedabad
2) Federation of Indian Export Organisation
3) ASSOCHAM
4) IIM–Bangalore
5) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
Answer- 2) Federation of Indian Export Organisation
Explanation:
Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Smt. Anupriya Patel launched the Indian Business
Portal – An International Trade Hub for Indian Exporters and Foreign Buyers in New Delhi.
i. Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) in partnership with GlobalLinker, has designed
and developed the “Indian Business Portal” which would serve as an International Trade Hub to
connect Indian Exporters with Foreign/Overseas Merchants.
ii. It is a B2B digital marketplace to empower SME exporters, artisans and farmers to identify new
markets for their products and grow their sales globally.
16. In May 2022, the National Health Authority (NHA) launched the revamped version of
Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) mobile application with new User Interface (UI) and
added functionalities.
ABHA is a unique health ID that uses a ______ digit identification number.
1) 7
2) 12
3) 9
4) 14
5) 10
Answer- 4) 14
Explanation:
The National Health Authority (NHA), the implementing agency of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
(ABDM), has launched the revamped version of Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) mobile
application with new User Interface (UI) and added functionalities.
i. The ABHA application was previously known as the ‘National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) Health
Records’ application.
ii. Any individual can create an ABHA address (username@abdm) that can be linked through a
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ENVIRONMENT
17. In May 2022, Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the University of Calcutta recorded a new
species of old world monkey, ‘Sela macaque’ that was named after Sela Pass.
In which state ‘Sela macaque’ was recorded?
1) Manipur
3) Mizoram
4) Assam
5) Tripura
Explanation:
A new species of old world monkey was recorded in the Arunachal Pradesh region by a team of
experts from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the University of Calcutta.
i. The species was named as Sela macaque ( Macaca selai), after Arunachal’s Sela Pass. Study has
revealed that this pass has geographically separated Sela macaque from Arunachal macaque ( Macaca
munzala) of Tawang district for approximately two million years.
ii. Sela macaque belongs to the sinica species-group of Macaca.
IMPORTANT DAYS
18. When was the International Day of Action for Women’s Health day 2022 observed with the
theme of “#ResistAndPersist amid crises and global uncertainty”?
1) 28th May 2022
2) 25th May 2022
3) 27th May 2022
4) 24th May 2022
5) 26th May 2022
Explanation:
International Day of Action for Women’s Health or International Women’s Health Day 2022 was
observed across the globe on 28th May 2022 with the theme of “#ResistAndPersist amid crises
and global uncertainty”
i. The day aims to create awareness about the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
movement across the globe and also to highlight the demands for the fulfilment of women’s rights to
health.
19. What is the theme of the World Hunger Day 2022 that was observed across the globe on
28th May 2022?
1) Grow, nourish, sustain. Together
2) #YouthEndingHunger
3) Our actions are our future
4) Access Ends Hunger
5) Leave NO ONE Behind
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Explanation:
The World Hunger Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 28th of May 2022 with the broader
theme of #YouthEndingHunger. 2022 marks the 12th edition of World Hunger Day.
i. The day is to highlight the significance of the Global Food Crisis, towards finding a sustainable
solution towards a hunger-free planet.
ii. World Hunger Day is an international initiative by ‘The Hunger Project’, a non-profit organisation
and the Day was first observed in 2011.
20. The World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022 was observed across the globe on _________.
1) 26th May 2022
2) 24th May 2022
3) 27th May 2022
4) 25th May 2022
5) 28th May 2022
Explanation:
World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 28th May 2022 to create
awareness about the importance of good menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) for all women and
girls.
i. The overall coordinator of the observance of World Menstrual Hygiene Day is WASH United, a
German non-profit organisation and the day was initiated by WASH United in 2013. The first ever
Menstrual Hygiene Day was observed on 28th May 2014.
ii. The date, May 28, was chosen to observe Menstrual Hygiene Day since it symbolises the menstrual
cycle of females.
STATE NEWS
21. Name the state that recently (in May '22) signed an MoU with Adani Green Energy Limited
(AGEL) for an investment of ₹ 60,000 crores.
1) Odisha
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) West Bengal
4) Karnataka
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has signed an MoU with the government of Andhra Pradesh
(AP) for an investment of ₹ 60,000 crores in AP. This is a part of the major investment drive of AGEL.
i. This initiative includes a 3,700 MW hydro storage project and a 10,000 MW solar energy project
which will provide direct and indirect job opportunities for about 10,000 people.
22. Which state’s Ministry of energy and urban development recently launched the "SAMBHAV"
(sambhav.up.gov.in) portal to monitor grievances and schemes of the ministry?
1) Mizoram
2) Andhra Pradesh

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3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Answer- 3) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Minister for energy and urban development Arvind Kumar Sharma launched
‘SAMBHAV’ (sambhav.up.gov.in) platform/portal that would monitor the grievances from the
public/citizens related to the schemes, programmes and policies of the departments under the
ministry.
i. SAMBHAV means Systemic Administration Mechanism for Bringing Happiness and Value.
ii. SAMBHAV is a multi-modal platform which has been launched to dispose of public grievances
swiftly and effectively and provide good governance and make the public service delivery transparent
and accountable.
CA STATIC GK
23. What is the capital of East Timor?

1) Baku
2) Dili
3) Cairo
4) Suva
5) Accra
Answer- 2) Dili
Explanation:
Timor-Leste or East Timor is a Southeast Asian nation which occupies around half the island of Timor.
Capital of East Timor is Dili and Currency is Dollar
i. In May 2022, The Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (IOTWMS) issued a
tsunami warning in the Indian Ocean region after the Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude strikes the East
Timor coast.
24. In which state, Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary is located?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Gujarat
5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Department of Forest is all set to launch ecotourism in Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary, Tamil
Nadu and organise a ‘Butterfly Festival’ there in November 2022.
i. Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary, having 250 blackbucks, 56 spotted deer and 35 sambar deer as per
the two-day census conducted in February 2022 through direct sighting, also had 86 species of birds
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25. Who is the current (as of May’22) Director of Zoological Survey of India(ZSI)?
1) Kaomud Tyagi
2) Athish Matur
3) Leena Nandan
4) Dhriti Banerjee
5) Kailash Chandra
Answer- 4) Dhriti Banerjee
Explanation:
About Zoological Survey of India(ZSI):
Headquarters – Kolkata, West Bengal
Director – Dr. Dhriti Banerjee
26. JSW group was recently (in May '22) appointed ‘Gaurav Sachdeva’ as the CEO of JSW One
Platforms, an e-commerce venture of the group.
Where is the Headquarter of JSW group?
5) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
JSW group Headquarter is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra and It was founded in 1982 by Sajjan
Jindal.
i. In May 2022, JSW group appointed Gaurav Sachdeva as the CEO of JSW One Platforms, an e-
commerce venture of the group.
ii. JSW One Platforms has been established with the vision to leverage our manufacturing and
distribution strength in steel, cement and paints businesses to build a technology-enabled one-stop
solution for the manufacturing and construction segments.
27. ______ become the first Japanese bank to open a branch at Gujarat International Finance Tec-
City (GIFT City), Gujarat.
1) Sber Bank
2) Woori Bank
3) MUFG Bank
4) Mizuho Bank
5) SMBC Bank
Answer- 3) MUFG Bank
Explanation:
In May 2022, MUFG Bank announced that it has become the first Japanese bank to obtain an approval
for opening a branch at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gujarat. This is the
bank’s sixth branch in India. The Tokyo-based bank received approval from International Financial
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28. Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) paid ₹4.97 crore to settle a case with the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for alleged violation of regulatory norms.
Where is the headquarters of Standard Chartered Bank (SCB)?
1) Yishun, Singapore
2) Paris, France
4) Frankfurt, Germany
5) New York, United States of America
Answer- 3) London, United Kingdom
Explanation:
London-UK based Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) paid ₹4.97 crore to settle a case with the Securities
and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for alleged violation of regulatory norms involving CG Power and
Industrial Solutions Ltd.
i. Standard Chartered Bank had approached Sebi with a proposal to resolve a matter involving alleged
Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices (PFUTP) violations, without admitting or
denying the findings of fact and conclusions of law, through a settlement order.
29. The 5,484 years old Tree was recently (in May '22) founded in southern Chile. What is the
currency of Chile?
1) Rial
2) Euro
3) Dollar
4) Peso
5) Yen
Answer- 4) Peso
Explanation:
Chile is officially known as the Republic of Chile. Its capital is Santiago and its currency is Peso. It is a
South American country occupying a narrow strip of land between the Andes to the east and the
Pacific Ocean to the west. Atacama desert is located in Chile.
i. A tree that is up to 5,484 years old has been found in a forest in southern Chile and it is believed to
be the world's oldest tree, as per a new study. The age of the ancient alerce tree known as "great
grandfather" beats the current record-holder, which is a 4,853-year-old bristlecone pine tree in
California.
30. In which state is the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Maharashtra
5) Tamil Nadu
In May 2022, The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, which is assisting unemployed youth
living in 16 village panchayats near the Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS), Maharashtra through
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Tamil Nadu.
i. These technologies are being taught to the younger generation and the unemployed youth to make
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. North India’s first Industrial Biotech Park was recently (in May’22) inaugurated in _______
district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
1) Kupwara
2) Reasi
3) Udhampur
4) Kathua
5) Poonch
Answer- 4) Kathua
Explanation:
Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha and Jitendra
Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, inaugurated North India’s
first Industrial Biotech Park at Ghatti in the Kathua District of UT of J&K. The Biotech Park will act
as a hub for incubation of new ideas.
i. The project will be implemented by the Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research – Indian
Institute of Integrative Medicine, (CSIR-IIIM) Jammu, UT of J&K.
2. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s
Minister of Foreign Affairs visits to India?
A) The India-Hungary Business Forum 2022 was inaugurated in New Delhi (Delhi), by
Meenakashi Lekhi, Minister of State for External Affairs, Government of India and Péter
Szijjártó Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
B) India-Hungary Business Forum 2022 is a joint initiative of the Confederation of Indian
Industry & the Embassy of Hungary in New Delhi
C) Both countries signed an MoU on the International Solar Alliance (ISA) & Hungary became
the newest member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, paid an official visit to India at the
invitation of India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr. S. Jaishankar.
i. The India-Hungary Business Forum 2022 was inaugurated in New Delhi (Delhi), by Meenakashi
Lekhi, Minister of State for External Affairs, Government of India and the visiting Hungarian Minister
of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Péter Szijjártó.
ii. India-Hungary Business Forum 2022, is a joint initiative of the Federation of Indian Chambers of
Commerce and Industry (FICCI) & the Embassy of Hungary in New Delhi (Delhi) to strengthen
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iii. Both countries signed an MoU on the International Solar Alliance (ISA) & Hungary became the
newest member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
3. Which organisation recently (in May’22) launched an online portal to streamline the
recognition process of teacher education programmes?
1) National Assessment and Accreditation Council
2) University Grants Commission
3) National Council of Educational Research and Training
4) All India Council for Technical Education
5) National Council for Teacher Education
Answer- 5) National Council for Teacher Education
Explanation:
The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), a part of the Ministry of Education, has launched
an online site to streamline the entire process of HEIs/TEIs recognizing their teacher education
programmes, from inviting applications for courses to issuing recognition orders, which includes
inspection of institutions.
i. A new online portal has been launched whose main objective is to streamline the entire process of
recognition of teacher education programs in Higher Educational Institutions/Teacher Educational
Institutions (HEIs/TEIs).
4. Which Institute/organisation recently (in May’22) signed an MoU with the Centre for
Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) to promote innovation in agriculture?
1) Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
2) Centre for Food Technological Research Institute
3) National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management
4) Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
5) ICAR- Central Agroforestry Research Institute
Answer- 2) Centre for Food Technological Research Institute
Explanation:
The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), India’s premier bio-innovation hub has
signed an MoU with the Centre for Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) to nurture deep
science innovation in agriculture, food technology and allied areas.
i. The MoU was signed by Dr. Taslimarif Saiyed, the CEO and Director of C-CAMP and Dr. Sridevi
Annapura Singh, Director, CFTRI in Mysuru, Karnataka.
5. The Ministry of Skill Development recently (in May '22) launched the Pilot Project of India’s
1st Rural Tribal Technical Training Program in __________.
1) Dibrugarh, Assam
2) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
3) Rajkot, Gujarat
4) Chandrapur, Maharashtra
5) Darjeeling, West Bengal
Answer- 2) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

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Explanation:
Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Union Minister of State (MoS), Ministry of Skill Development launched the
Pilot Project for Skilling Tribal Youth – India’s 1st Rural Tribal Technical Training Program at the
Centre for Research and Industrial Staff Performance (CRISP), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (MP).
i. The project aims to train around 250 beneficiaries of 17 clusters of 17 districts selected from 6
states of India – Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Odisha and will
be organized at Vikas Bharti, Gumla, Jharkhand.
6. In May 2022, the Indian government announced the formation of the Cotton Council of India
under the chairmanship of whom?
1) Suresh Bhai Kotak
2) Piyush Goyal
3) Chirag Trivedi
4) Raghav Kumar
5) Naishadh Parikh
Answer- 1) Suresh Bhai Kotak
Explanation:
The Government of India(GoI) has announced the formation of the Cotton Council of India under the
Chairmanship of renowned veteran cotton man Suresh Bhai Kotak.
i. The committee will have representatives from several Ministries such as Textiles, Agriculture,
Commerce, and Finance along with representatives from Cotton Corporation of India and Cotton
Research Institute.
7. Which of the following point is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the World Economic Forum Annual
Meeting 2022?
1) The 50th Annual World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting was held in Davos-Klosters,
Graubunden, Switzerland on the theme “The Great Reset”.
2) Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal led the delegation of Ministers, Chief
Ministers (CMs) and business leaders at the WEF.
3) In accordance with the ‘Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: The Geopolitical Business’,
Indian companies have emerged as the most trusted by the domestic population.
4) India has joined the US-led First Movers Coalition, a flagship Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to
clean up the most carbon-intensive industry sectors.
5) WEF has launched the India chapter of the Alliance of CEO Climate Action Leaders to supercharge
India’s climate action and decarbonization efforts.
Answer- 1) The 50th Annual World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting was held in Davos-
Klosters, Graubunden, Switzerland on the theme “The Great Reset”.
Explanation:
The 52nd Annual World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting was held in Davos-Klosters,
Graubunden, Switzerland on the theme ‘Working Together, Restoring Trust’.
• Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal led the delegation of Ministers, Chief
Ministers (CMs) and business leaders at the WEF.

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• In accordance with the ‘Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: The Geopolitical Business’,
Indian companies (89%, with a gain of 4% since January 2022) have emerged as the most
trusted by the domestic population, followed by China.
• India has joined the US-led First Movers Coalition, a flagship Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
to clean up the most carbon-intensive industry sectors.
• WEF has launched the India chapter of the Alliance of CEO Climate Action Leaders to
supercharge India’s climate action and decarbonization efforts, as a part of WEF’s Climate
Action Platform.
• WEF is building a ‘Global Collaboration Village’ as the virtual future of public-private
cooperation, in collaboration with Accenture and Microsoft.
BANKING AND FINANCE
8. Name the savings life insurance plan that was recently (in May’22) launched by the Life
Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
1) Bima Jyoti
2) Jeevan Lakshya
3) Aadhaar Stambh
4) Bima Ratna
5) Jeevan Umang
Answer- 4) Bima Ratna
Explanation:
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), India’s largest insurer, has launched “Bima Ratna” – a
non-linked, non-participating, individual, savings life insurance plan. The new plan, which is aimed at
the domestic market, provides both protection and savings.
i. The key features of the plan include Death Benefit, Survival Benefit, Maturity Benefit, Guaranteed
Additions, Settlement Options, Grace Period and Revival solutions among other things.
9. Which neobanking platform was recently (in May '22) launched ‘LiveBoundless’, a credit line
card for women?
1) Jupiter
2) Stashfin
3) FamPay
4) Fi Money
5) Mahila Money
Answer- 2) Stashfin
Explanation:
Stashfin, a neobanking platform of Akara Capital Advisors Private Limited, has launched
LiveBoundless, a credit line card, especially for women. The new card offers cashback rewards,
welcome credits, free ATM(Automated Teller Machine) withdrawals and several other deals.
i. The other value-added services include, 1% cashback on every spend to benefits worth Rs 5,000 in
the 1st year, and a free credit period for select customers.

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10. Which of the following currencies weightage was recently (in May '22) increased by the
International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Special Drawing Rights (SDR)?
1) Euro
2) Dollar
3) Renminbi
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
The International Monetary Fund(IMF) has increased its weighting of the United States(US) Dollar
and Chinese yuan (also known as renminbi) in its review of the currencies that make up the
valuation of its Special Drawing Rights (SDR), an international reserve asset. This marks the first
review since the yuan joined the basket of currencies in 2016.
i. The weighting of the United States Dollar increased to 43.38% from 41.73% and the weighting of
the yuan increased to 12.28% from 10.92%.
ii. The weighing of the Euro (from 30.93% to 29.31%), Japanese Yen (8.33% to 7.59%) and the British
pound (8.09% to 7.44%) has decreased.
iii. The weighting was determined by the executive board based on the trade and financial market
developments from 2017 to 2021.
11. As per the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, which country recently (in May’22) became
India’s top trading partner in 2021-22 by surpassing China?
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Singapore
4) Saudi Arabia
5) United States
Answer- 5) United States

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Explanation:
The United States (US) has surpassed China to become India’s top trading partner in 2021-22,
showing the growth of India-US economic ties.
i. According to data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, bilateral trade between the United
States and India reached USD 119.42 billion in 2021-22, up from USD 80.51 billion in 2020-21.
ii. From 2013–14 to 2017–18, and again in 2020–21, China was India’s most important trading
partner. Prior to China, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was India’s largest trading partner.
iii. In 2021-22, UAE is India’s third largest trading partner with USD 72.9 billion followed by Saudi
Arabia (USD 42.85 billion) as 4th, Iraq (USD 34.33 billion) as 5th, & Singapore (USD 30 billion) as its
6th largest trading partner.
12. Which country tops the 7th edition of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List 2022 released in
May 2022?
1) China
2) India
3) Japan
4) Australia
5) Singapore
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
Forbes magazine has released the 7th edition of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List 2022, featuring
10 categories each honouring 30 individuals under the age of 30. The list was edited by Rana Wehbe
Watson.
i. The honourees on the list represent 22 countries and territories across the Asia-Pacific region. India
tops the list in terms of the number of entries with 61, followed by Singapore (34), Japan (33),
Australia (32), Indonesia (30) and China (28).
ii. The average age of the 2022 list is 26.8 and the youngest honouree on the list is 14-year old
Japanese Olympics skateboarding gold-medalist Momiji Nishiya.
13. Name the personality who recently (in May’ 22) won the V Shantaram Lifetime
Achievement award at the 17th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival of India
(MIFF) 2022.
1) Sudhir Mishra
2) Deepa Mehta
3) Sanjit Narwekar
4) Nandita Das
5) Sabrina Dhawan
Answer- 3) Sanjit Narwekar
Explanation:
Eminent Documentary filmmaker and author Sanjit Narwekar was conferred with V Shantaram
Lifetime achievement award at the 17th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival of India
(MIFF) 2022, for his contribution to films through his writings especially film history and the
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i. Sanjit Narwekar received an award along with a cash prize of Rs 10 lakhs (Rs 1 million), Golden
Conch and a citation.
ii. Narwekar has written and edited more than 20 books on cinema, including ‘Marathi Cinema in
Retrospect’, which got him the ‘Swarna Kamal’ at the National Film Awards.
14. Who recently (in May '22) received the Immunization Champion award by the United
Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) at the annual Radio4Child 2022
Awards?
1) Umar Nisar
2) Anurag Pandey
3) Salil Acharya
4) Ameen Sayani
5) Siddharth Kannan
Answer- 1) Umar Nisar
Explanation:
Radio Jockey Umar Nisar (RJ Umar) from South Kashmir, has been awarded the ’01 Best Content
Award’ and the Immunization Champion award by United Nations International Children’s Emergency
Fund (UNICEF) at the annual Radio4Child 2022 Awards in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. The award has been conferred to Umar for his work of providing awareness and countering
rumours to reach audiences during the pandemic.
ii. The Radio4Child felicitated radio professionals from private FM and All India Radio from across the
country for their commendable work during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as for routine
vaccination.
15. Name the Indian boxer who was recently (in May '22) elected as the Chairman and a voting
member of the International Boxing Association (IBA)’s Athletes Committee.
1) Vijender Singh
2) Amit Panghal
3) Mirabai Chanu
4) Lovlina Borgohain
5) Shiva Thapa
Answer- 4) Lovlina Borgohain
Explanation:
As per the International Boxing Association (IBA), India’s Tokyo 2020 Olympics Bronze medallist
Lovlina Borgohain has been selected as the Chairman and a voting member on the Board of
Directors (BoD) for the IBA’s Athletes Committee.
i. Shiva Thapa (IND) was appointed as vice chair of the IBA’s Athletes Committee.
ii. The term of office for the newly elected Athletes’ Committee will be until the World Boxing
Championships in 2025.

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16. Name the personality from India who was recently (in May '22) appointed as an external
member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England.
1) Swati Dhingra
2) Vinita Gupta
3) Sirisha Bandla
4) Aruna Jayanthi
5) Harpreet Chandi
Answer- 1) Swati Dhingra
Explanation:
The United Kingdom(UK) Based Indian origin academic Dr Swati Dhingra, an Associate Professor of
Economics at the London School of Economics (LSE), was appointed as an external member of the
Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the interest rate-setting committee of the Bank of England.
i. She becomes the first Indian origin woman to be appointed as a member of the Bank of England.
ii. She will be joining the Bank of England’s MPC for a 3-year term on 9th August 2022 and she will
replace the incumbent external member, Michael Saunders, who has been on the MPC since August
2016.
17. Which country recently (in May ’22) test-fired its Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missile from the
Barents Sea of the Arctic Ocean?
1) Pakistan
2) Russia
3) Israel
4) China
5) Japan
Answer- 2) Russia
Explanation:
Russia had successfully test fired its Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missile, from the Admiral Gorshkov
frigate of the Northern fleet in the Barents Sea of Arctic Ocean. The missile hits the sea target in the
White Sea, traveling 1,000 kilometres (540 nautical miles).
i. The Zircon missile was the latest addition to Russia’s arsenal of weapons called ‘invincible’ by the
President Vladimir Putin.
ii. The Hypersonic missile has capacity to travel more than five times the speed of Sound and
manoeuvre in mid-flight, making it harder to track and intercept than traditional projectiles.
18. Name the Indian Navy Ships (INS) Western Fleet's oldest warrior, it was decommissioned
after 34 years in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
1) INS Rajput
2) INS Khukri
3) INS Gomati
4) INS Viraat
5) INS Kolkata
Answer- 3) INS Gomati

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Explanation:
The Indian Navy Ship (INS) Gomati was decommissioned from the naval dockyard at Mumbai,
Maharashtra after 34 years. INS Gomati was named after the River Gomati and inducted on April 16,
1988 and was inducted by former Union defence minister KC Pant at Mazagon Dock Limited, Bombay.
i. The ship is the third of the Godavari class guided-missile frigates and is the oldest warrior of the
Western Fleet.
ii. IMS Gomati was awarded the coveted Unit Citation, in 2007-08 and 2019-20 for its remarkable
service of maritime security.
SPORTS
19. Who recently (in May’22) won the Monaco Formula 1 (F1) Grand Prix 2022 and became the
1st Mexican to win the Monaco Grand Prix?
1) Valtteri Bottas
2) Sebastian Vettel
3) Max Verstappen
4) Sergio Pérez
5) Carlos Sainz Jr.
Answer- 4) Sergio Pérez
Explanation:
The Red Bull racing driver Sergio Pérez (Mexican) has won the Formula 1 (F1) Grand Prix (GP) De
Monaco 2022 with 25 points, held at Circuit de Monaco, Monaco, Europe. The event took place
between May 27 to May 29 2022.
i. With this victory, Sergio Pérez became the first Mexican to win the Monaco Grand Prix, and the
first North American to win it since Gilles Villeneuve in 1981.
ii. The Ferrari racing driver Carlos Sainz Jr. (Spanish) with 18 points secured second position and the
Third position was taken by the Belgian-Dutch racing driver Max Emilian Verstappen who drove for
Red Bull racing.
OBITUARY
20. Bujar Nishani recently passed away (in May ’22). He is the former president of which
country?
1) Slovenia
2) Albania
3) Bulgaria
4) Algeria
5) Greece
Answer- 2) Albania
Explanation:
Bujar Nishani , a former Albanian President Bujar Nishani had died at 55 due to health problems.
President Bujar Nishani was well known for his centre-right political affiliation from the leftist
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i. Nishani served as president from 2012 until 2017, at age of 45, he was elected as the youngest and
sixth president in post-communist Albania, supported only by lawmakers from the centre-right
Democratic party of then-Prime Minister Sali Berisha.
IMPORTANT DAYS
21. When was World Vape Day 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 28th May 2022
2) 26th May 2022
3) 29th May 2022
4) 27th May 2022
5) 30th May 2022
Explanation:
World Vape Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 30th May 2022 to create awareness about
the alternatives to harmful tobacco products and highlights the relative safety of e-cigarettes and their
potential as harm reduction and smoking cessation tools.
i. World Vape Day (May 30) is observed on the day before World No Tobacco Day(May 31), observed
by the World Health Organisation(WHO).
ii. World Vape Day was initiated by the World Vapers’ Alliance(WVA).
22. What is the theme of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2022 that was observed
across the globe by the United Nations (UN) on 29th May 2022?
1) People. Peace. Progress. The Power of Partnerships
2) Investing in Peace Around the World
3) 70 Years of Service and Sacrifice
4) Protecting Civilians, Protecting Peace
5) Women in Peacekeeping: A Key to Peace
Answer- 1) People. Peace. Progress. The Power of Partnerships
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2022 was observed across the
globe on 29th May 2022 with the theme of “People. Peace. Progress. The Power of Partnerships”.
i. The day was observed to pay tribute to the uniformed and civilian personnel who contributed to the
work of the UN and the day also aims to honour around 4200 peacekeepers who lost their lives in the
line of duty under the UN since 1948. This includes 135 peacekeepers who lost their lives in 2021.
ii. The first-ever International Day of UN Peacekeepers day was observed on 29th May 2003.
STATE NEWS
23. Which state recently (in may ’22) launched a new health and wellness app named ‘aayu’ ?
1) Kerala
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Gujarat

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Explanation:
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai launched a new health and wellness app AAYU to
address and help heal chronic diseases and lifestyle disorders through yoga and meditation.
i. Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA) collaborated to develop the App with
RESET TECH, an AI-driven integrated health-tech platform that aims to deal with chronic diseases
and lifestyle conditions through yoga and meditation.
ii. The App would provide users with personalised wellness solutions and offer doctor consultations
based on an individual’s personal history and monitor its progress enabling them to accelerate healing
and recovery.
CA STATIC GK
24. What is the currency of Albania?

1) Pound
2) Dollar
3) Peso
4) Euro
5) Lek
Answer- 5) Lek
Explanation:
About Albania:
Capital – Tirana
Currency – Albanian lek
President – Ilir Rexhep Meta
Prime Minister – Edi Rama
25. In which year Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) was established?
1) 1972
2) 1956
3) 1978
4) 1968
5) 1964
Answer- 2) 1956
Explanation:
About Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC):
The LIC was established by an Act of Parliament, the LIC Act of 1956.
Chairperson– Mangalam Ramasubramanian Kumar
Formed in – 1956
26. Who is the current (as of May’22) President of Hungary?

1) Katalin Novák
2) Alberto Fernandez
3) Ilir Meta

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4) Mauricio Macri
5) Patrice Talon
Answer- 1) Katalin Novák
Explanation:
About Hungary:
President – Katalin Novák
Prime Minister – Viktor Orban
Capital – Budapest
27. In which state/UT Kanger Ghati National Park is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Delhi
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Odisha
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Kanger Ghati National Park is located in Chhattisgarh
i. In May 2022, Chhattisgarh is now the second state after Odisha to have recognised Community
Forest Resource (CFR) rights inside a National Park, after the state government approved the CFR
claims of Gudiyapadar and Nagalsar villages in Kanger Ghati National Park in Bastar district.
28. In May 2022, the Import policy of major paper products was amended to compulsory
registration under Paper Import Monitoring System’ from _______.
1) November 2022
2) October 2022
3) September 2022
4) August 2022
5) July 2022
Answer- 2) October 2022
Explanation:
As per the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the import policy of major paper products has
been amended from ‘free’ to ‘free subject to compulsory registration under Paper Import Monitoring
System’ from October 2022.
i. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a notification to this effect on May 25.
ii. Paper products like currency paper, bank bond and cheque paper, security printing paper, etc have
been excluded from this policy change.
29. _________ become the first crypto company to enter the Fortune 500 list that was released in
May 2022.
1) Huobi
2) Brokoli Network
3) Coinbase
4) CowSwap
5) Kava

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Answer- 3) Coinbase
Explanation:
Coinbase has become the first crypto firm to enter the Fortune 500 list. After posting revenue of
over $7.8 billion ( ₹60,728 cr) in fiscal 2021 it has grabbed the 437th position in the recently (in May
'22) released Fortune list.
i. Retail giant Walmart topped the ranking for the 10th straight year, with revenue of around $573
billion, followed by Amazon and Apple, with figures of almost $470 billion and $365 billion,
respectively.
ii. The Fortune 500 represents two-thirds of U.S. gross domestic product, with revenue totalling $16.1
trillion.
30. Mountaineer Piyali Basak became the 1st Indian woman to have climbed Mount Everest
without supplemental oxygen.
Piyali Basak belongs to which state?
1) Gujarat
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Mountaineer Piyali Basak from Chandannagar in Hooghly district of West Bengal scripted history by
becoming the first Indian woman to have climbed Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen and
her rare feat came in less than seven months after she made history by scaling the dangerous peak
Dhaulagiri (8167 m) without supplemental oxygen, becoming the first Indian woman to do.

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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 1&2 May 2022

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3. In April 2022, Indian Government decided to launch E-Commerce Platform ‘ONDC’ to

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

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22. What is the currency of Fiji?

24. Where is the Headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA)?

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Answer- 2) Paris, France

25. In which State of India is the “Statue of Unity” located ?

27. In which state Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

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Wildlife Sanctuaries – Jorpokhri Wildlife Sanctuary, Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, Chapramari

29. Ernakulam Bird Sanctuary is located in __________ state.

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