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1) The Power Minister has intended to ensure uninterrupted 24×7 power supply to all households. Who is the present Power Minister?
(a)Krishan Pal Gurjar
(b)Ashwini Vaishnaw
(c)Alok Kumar
(d)Raj Kumar Singh
(e)Piyush Goyal
2) The Government has approved New India Literacy Programme for Financial Years 2022 to _______.
(a) 2024
(b) 2025
(c) 2026
(d) 2027
(e) 2028
3) The Government has approved the continuation of Capacity Development Scheme till March 2026. It approved during ______ Finance Commission.
(a) 13th
(b) 14th
(c) 15th
(d) 16th
(e) 17th
4) The Secretary, MoHUA has chaired Labharthiyon Se Rubaroo initiative in a virtual interaction held in___________________.
(a) New Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Guwahati
(d) Bengaluru
(e) None of these
5) India has set to showcase its Agriculture and Food Processing prowess at EXPO2020. EXPO2020 takes place at which city in UAE?
(a) Abu Dhabi
(b) Dubai
(c) Sharjah
(d) Ajman
(e) Fujairah
6) India’s leadership in Energy Transition program under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav held at which place?
(a) Bangalore
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Chennai
(d) Ahmadabad
(e) New Delhi
7) Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh has launched a new scheme Kunsnyoms. This special scheme is for which category people?
(a) Self Help Group
(b) Scheduled Castes/Tribes
(c) Differently – Abled Persons
(d) Artisans
(e) Government Employees
8) The RBI has extended timeline for NBFCs to adhere new NPA recognition norms. This timeline is extended till __________________.
(a) May 31
(b) June 30
(c) July 31
(d) August 31
(e) September 30
9) The Standard Chartered Bank,has launched its interest-only home loan facility. This is applicable on loans ranging between ______ lakh to ______ crore.
(a)₹15 lakh to ₹1.5 crore
(b)₹25 lakh to ₹2.5 crore
(c)₹35 lakh to ₹3.5 crore
(d)₹45 lakh to ₹4.5 crore
(e)₹55 lakh to ₹5.5 crore
10) Small Industries Development Bank of India has launched waste to wealth creation programme in which state?
(a)West Bengal
(b) Haryana
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Gujarat
(e) Odisha
11) Who has been recently appointed as the Khadi brand ambassador for Bihar?
(a)Manoj Kumar
(b)Manoj Tiwari
(c)Manoj Tripathi
(d)Manoj Joshi
(e)Manoj Panda
12) Debashish Chakravarty has assumed full charge as the chief secretary of which of the following state?
(a) Manipur
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Meghalaya
(d)Maharashtra
(e) Mizoram
13) Gaming app A23 has signedwhom among the followingas its brand ambassador?
(a)Amitabh Bachchan
(b)Akshay Kumar
(c)Tiger Shroff
(d)Ranveersingh
(e)Shah Rukh Khan
14) Which Bank has signed MoU with Assam Rifles to provide ‘Central Forces Salary Package’?
(a) State Bank of India
(b) Punjab National Bank
(c) Bank of Baroda
(d)Canara Bank
(e) Union Bank of india
15) Which among the Asset ManagementCompany has launched Mutual Fund investing app eInvest’?
(a)Axis Asset Management
(b) ICICI Prudential Asset Management
(c)HDFC Asset Management
(d)Edelweiss Asset Management
(e)None of these
16) The World Health Organization has launched___________ app to help people kick the cigarette butt.
(a) Quit Tobacco
(b) End Tobacco
(c) Cut Tobacco
(d) No Tobacco
(e) Stop Tobacco
17) Which among the following SpaceX Engineer would be the part of Polaris Dawn mission?
(a)Vidya Raju
(b)Rekha Karthikeyan
(c)Anna Menon
(d)Lakshmi Menon
(e)Shabna Sulaiman
18) Navars Edutech has launched 100 satellite constellations in collaboration with ____________ in the next 5 years.
(a)Agnikul Cosmos
(b)Pixxel Aerospace
(c)Bellatrix Aerospace
(d)Skyroot Aerospace
(e)Dhruva Space
19) Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre has lifted 15th CEC Cup Men’s Ice Hockey Championship 2022. This Championship held in which State or Union Territory?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Jammu & Kashmir
(d) Sikkim
(e)Ladakh
20) The Sports Authority of India has extended the employment offer to 398 coaches, to prepare for Olympic 2024 and 2028 in ___________ disciplines.
(a) 20
(b) 21
(c) 22
(d) 23
(e) 24
21) A new book titled “Humane: How the United States Abandoned Peace and Reinvented War” has authored by whom?
(a)Edappally Raghavan Pillai
(b)Vinayachandran
(c)Samuel Moyn
(d)Sankara Pillai
(e)Babu Paul
22) Veteran poet Nadoja Chennaveera Kanavi passed away. He belonged to which languge?
(a)Kannada
(b) Tamil
(c) Telugu
(d) Marathi
(e) Hindi
Answers :
1) Answer: D
Power, New and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh, the government intends to ensure uninterrupted 24×7 power supply to all households.
In the past 7 years, India has increased its installed capacity of 3 lakh 95 thousand Mega Watt whereas the peak demand is 2 lakh Mega Watt.
The Minister stressed that the two main requirements for an uninterrupted power supply is a better distribution system and the viability of Discoms.
India is the most attractive destination for investment in Renewable Energy sector.
2) Answer: D
Government approved a new scheme New India Literacy Programme for the period Financial Years 2022 to 2027 to cover all the aspects of Adult Education to align with National Education Policy 2020 and Budget Announcements 2021-22.
The National Education Policy 2020 has recommendations for Adult Education and Lifelong Learning.
The objective of the scheme is to impart not only foundational literacy and numeracy but also to cover other components which are necessary for a citizen of 21st century.
The target for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy for Financial Years 2022 to 2027 is five crore learners @ 1.00 crore per year by using Online Teaching, Learning and Assessment System OTLAS in collaboration with National Informatics Centre, NCERT
3) Answer: C
Government has approved the continuation of the Capacity Development (CD) Scheme till 31st of March, 2026.
The outlay approved for the continuation of the Scheme during 15th Finance Commission cycle is 3 thousand 179 crore rupees.
The Capacity Development Scheme is an Ongoing Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry with an overall objective to augment infrastructural, technical as well as manpower resources for enabling availability of credible and timely official statistics.
4) Answer: A
Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), in a virtual interaction held in New Delhi under the initiative of Labharthiyon Se Rubaroo.
The programme has been launched to monitor progress of projects under the Mission by directly interacting with beneficiaries.
‘Labarthiyon Se Rubaroo’ has been planned as part of AzadiKaAmritMahotsav. The initiative was launched by the Ministry in September 2021.
This was the 22nd edition of the programme hosted by the Ministry with beneficiaries of different States/UTs.
5) Answer: B
Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Dr.AbhilakshLikhi, will inaugurate the Food, Agriculture and Livelihood at the India Pavilion in EXPO2020 Dubai on February 17th, 2022.
The fortnight will showcase India’s prowers in sectors like food processing, horticulture, dairy, fisheries, and organic farming and the vast investment opportunities that it offers.
As part of the key theme – ‘Millets’, the fortnight will witness the millets food festival, the launch of Millets Book, and various seminars focusing on its health and nutritional benefits.
It is noteworthy here that the UN General Assembly has recently adopted the resolution, sponsored by India and supported by more than 70 countries, declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
6) Answer: E
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)s programme “New Frontiers: A programme on Renewable Energy to celebrate the AzadikaAmritMahotsav commenced with the inaugural event India’s Leadership in Energy Transition at VigyanBhawan, New Delhi.
The event was attended by more than 300 participants including officers of the Government of India, CEOs, CMDs and representatives of public and private sector firms; and students from major universities/colleges of Delhi.
Energy Compacts are voluntary commitments of action, with specific targets and timelines to drive the progress on the achievement of SDG7, to accelerate action for clean, affordable energy for all.
Twenty two compacts were submitted from India by PSUs, corporates and smart cities in addition to the national compact submitted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India.
7) Answer: C
Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh has launched a new scheme Kunsnyoms for differently-abled persons in the district.
The program was organized by the Department of Social Welfare, Leh in which the Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv.
Kunsnyoms, meant Equal for All, Fair for All, aims inclusive and accessible Ladakh.
Under the scheme Leh Hill council is providing assistive devices, technologies to needy people at 90 percent subsidy.
Under these 28 tri scooters, battery-run wheelchair, walking aids and other aids required for special needs of the individuals.
8) Answer: E
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the timeline by six months for Non Banking Financial Companies to adhere to the new NPA recognition norms.
Earlier the regulator had set March 31 deadline for non-bank lenders to upgrade NPAs only after all arrears and principal dues are paid.
NBFCs will have time till September 30 to put in place the necessary systems to implement this provision.
The RBI also clarified that loans classified as NPA will be upgraded to standard category only if all dues are paid.
9) Answer: C
Standard Chartered Bank, announced the launch of its interest-only home loan facility. Interest-Only Home Loan is a facility provided for purchase of completed residential properties where during a limited period of the loan tenure, the clients will pay only the interest accrued on the principal outstanding – referred as interest only period’.
No principal will be deducted during this interest only period.
This product is available to new as well as existing clients of Standard Chartered Bank.
This is applicable on loans ranging between ₹35 lakh to ₹3.5 crore, and the maximum tenure set for the loan is 30 years for salaried individuals and 25 years for self-employed individuals.
10) Answer: A
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has launched the ‘Waste to Wealth Creation programme for women in the Sundarbans in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district.
In this, ladies will make ornaments and showpieces from fish scales.
Under this programme, SIDBI will extend benefits to 50 women in directly generating revenues from alternate livelihoods.
Later, these women are expected to become a trainer for replicating and disseminating the knowledge among other aspirants.
It is under the mission Swavalamban to support artisans to become sustainable.
11) Answer: B
Minister of Industries Syed ShahnawazHussain announced, Bhojpuri singer and BJP MP ManojTiwari will be the brand ambassador for Khadi and other handicrafts of Bihar.
ManojTiwari born on 1 February 1971 in Bihar. He was appointed as Delhi BJP president in 2016.
12) Answer: D
1986 batch IAS officer DebashishChakravarty, has been given the full charge as the acting chief secretary of Maharashtra,
Chakravarty, who has been holding the charge as chief secretary since November 30.
He will also hold the charge of the Additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner, Planning department.
13) Answer: E
A23, an app owned by online skill gaming company Head Digital Works, has announced that it has roped in Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador.
The actor will feature in its ChaloSaathKhele campaign along with a first-of-its-kind responsible gaming campaign, which showcases skill games such as rummy, fantasy sports, carom and pool.
Shah Rukh will help elevate our brand and win the hearts of millions of Indians who relate to using their skills to win.
The campaign brings to life the narrative of various types of gamers on our platform through the magic of the actor and it promises to enthral his fans.
14) Answer: C
Bank of Baroda has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Assam Rifles, the oldest paramilitary force, to provide the Baroda Central Forces Salary Package.
The MoU between the Bank and Assam Rifles was signed by Colonel P S Singh, Colonel Administration, Head Quarters, Directorate General, Assam Rifles, and Mr. Debarata Das, Zonal Manager, Kolkata Zone, Bank of Baroda.
Under the agreement, Bank of Baroda will offer the Baroda Central Forces Salary Package to all personnel of the Assam Rifles, both serving and retired.
Further, the Bank will also provide special benefits, including Personal Accident Insurance and a co-branded credit card.
15) Answer: D
Edelweiss Asset Management has announced the launch of eInvest a mutual fund mobile app for investors for a smooth investing experience.
The app comes with an Insta Money feature that is a mutual fund savings account with an instant withdrawal facility to the registered bank account.
Further, users can make a purchase transaction in any fund, redeem, start a SIP and track transaction status anytime anywhere and analyze fund information like fund performance, portfolio holdings, and important risk parameters to select the right fund.
16) Answer: A
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched ‘Quit Tobacco App’ to help people kick the cigarette butt and give up the use of tobacco in all forms – including smokeless and other newer products.
The app, the first such by WHO, helps users to identify the triggers, set their targets, manage cravings, and stay focused to quit tobacco.
The app, launched during WHO’s year-long ‘Commit to quit’ campaign, is the latest tobacco control initiative.
17) Answer: C
Indian American SpaceX engineer Anna Menon will be among the crew of a unique space mission announced by US billionaire Jared Isaacman, who last year led the world’s first all-private space crew into orbit.
The first mission, Polaris Dawn, is targeted to launch no earlier than the fourth quarter of 2022 from historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The mission will have a four-member crew including Anna Menon, Jared Isaacman, Scott Poteet, and SpaceX employee Sarah Gillis.
18) Answer: D
Hyderabad-based space startup “NavarsEdutech” envisages launching 100 student-developed satellites constellation with Skyroot Aerospace as a launch partner in the next 5 years.
This partnership enables NavarsEdutech to become India’s first Space Education startup for K12 students to design and launch satellites to space, using an indigenously developed private launch vehicle of Skyroot Aerospace.
The first set of Satellites to LEO (Low Earth Orbit) with Skyroot’s maiden launch Vikram-I in December-2022.
19) Answer: E
Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre, LSRC, has lifted the 15th CEC Cup Men’s Ice Hockey Championship – 2022 which was held at the Ice Hockey Rink, NDS Sports Complex, Leh, Ladakh
In a seesaw final in NDS Indoor Ice Hockey rink, LSRC beat Indo Tibetan Border Police, ITBP by 3-2 goals.
Assuring the excitement of the finals, the arch-rivals LSRC and ITBP set the ice rink on fire with stroking of skates.
20) Answer: B
The Sports Authority of India under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has extended offers of employment to 398 coaches at various levels in 21 disciplines.
Many among them are former international athletes and Arjuna awardees who have competed or won medals in elite competitions such as the World Championships and Olympics.
Of the total 398, 101 coaches are joining on deputation from PSUs and other government bodies.
The recruitment comes in the wake of the effort of the Sports Ministry to provide 360 degree support to athletes as they prepare for important national and international competitions, including Olympic 2024 and 2028.
21) Answer: C
A new book titled “Humane: How the United States Abandoned Peace and Reinvented War” authored by Samuel Moyn has released.
Samuel Moyn is the Professor of Jurisprudence at Yale Law School and a professor of History at Yale University.
The book highlights the United States of America (USA) strategy on fighting wars and how armed combat was transformed from an imperfect tool for resolving disputes into an integral component of the modern condition.
22) Answer: A
Veteran Kannada poet Nadoja Chennaveera Kanavi, who had recovered from Covid-19 infection, passed away at a private hospital at Sattur near Dharwad following multi-organ failure.He was 93.
Born on June 29, 1928 at Hombal village in Gadag district to Sakkarappa, a school teacher, and Parvatavva, a homemaker, Kanavi had his initial schooling in the village and then completed his higher education in Dharwad.
