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1) The World Birth Defects Day has been celebrated on March 3. What is the theme of this year WBDD 2022?
(a) Many Birth Defects, one voice.
(b) Defects are not important.
(c) Show Humanity
(d) Love the person with defects
(e) Spread Love
2) The World Wildlife Day has been celebrated on March 3 every year. This day was 1st observed in which among the following year?
(a) 2010
(b) 2011
(c) 2012
(d) 2013
(e) 2014
3) The World Hearing Day has been observed annually on which among the following date?
(a) March 01
(b)March 02
(c) March 03
(d) March 04
(e) March 05
4) In India National Security Day has been celebrated on 4th of March. The National Security Week 2022 is celebrated from ______ to ________ of March.
(a)March 4 to March 7
(b) March 4 to March 8
(c) March 4 to March 9
(d) March 4 to March 10
(e) March 4 to March 11
5) Which among the following Air Lines has become the 1st airlines in the world to use solar aviation fuel?
(a)Swiss Air Lines
(b) Japan Air Lines
(c)Singapour Air Lines
(d) American Air Lines
(e) Malaysian Air Lines
6) Which among the following Fintech Company has been recently partnered with IRCTC for unreserved and platform tickets?
(a)PhonePe
(b)BharatPe
(c)Paytm
(d)Gpay
(e) Amazon Pay
7) Which among the following bank has launched liquidity management solution for institutional clients?
(a)ICICI Bank
(b)HDFC BANK
(c)AXIS BANK
(d)IDBI Bank
(e) RBL Bank
8) Which among the following private sector bank has recently tied up with Edelweiss Housing Finance for Co-lending of Loan against Property?
(a)Kotak Mahindra bank
(b)IndusInd Bank
(c)Standard Chartered Bank
(d)Federal Bank
(e)South Indian Bank
9) UCO Bank has extended its partnership with Fisdom to offer demataccount along with which of the following benefits?
(a) Pension funds
(b) Stock Broking
(c) Tax filing
(d) Only A&C
(e) All the above
10) The NPCI has partnered with Yatra.com and SBI Card to launch the ‘Yatra SBI Card’. This Yatra SBI Cards works under which among the following network?
(a) RuPay
(b) Visa
(c) Mastercard
(d) American Express
(e) Mastro
11) LIC Mutual Fund has appointed TS Ramakrishnan as its MD & CEO. Which among the following statement is not true regarding this news?
(a) His appointment will be effective from March 1, 2022.
(b) Ramakrishnan will succeed Dinesh Pangtey
(c) He joined LIC Mutual Fund AMC on April 28, 2021
(d) All are False
(e) All are true
12) The person Akshaye Widhani in recent news has been appointed as the CEO of which among the following Film Production Company?
(a) Dharma Productions
(b)Yash Raj Films
(c) UTV Motion Pictures
(d)EROS International
(e)Fox Star Studious
13) Edtech Company upGrad has appointed which among the following Bollywood Star as their brand ambassador?
(a)Shahid Kapoor
(b)Varun Dhawan
(c)Akshay Kumar
(d)Amitabh Bachchan
(e)Shah Rukh Khan
14) MeitY Startup Hub has been recently partnered with which among the following tech giant to help 100 Indian startups for making global apps, games?
(a) Amazon Web Service
(b) Microsoft
(c) Google
(d) Adobe
(e) Cisco
15) India has signed a MoU with which among the following country for long term supply of Urea, DAP fertilizers?
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Myanmar
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Bhutan
(e) Nepal
16) IAF has set to demonstrate capabilities at exercise ‘Vayu Shakti’ in Pokharan range, Rajasthan. In this exercise a total of how many aircrafts are going to Participate?
(a) 115 aircrafts
(b) 130 aircrafts
(c) 142 aircrafts
(d)148 aircrafts
(e) 150 aircrafts
17) Which among the following Broking company has recently launched ‘Pre-Apply LIC IPO’ app?
(a)Religare
(b)Upstox
(c)Angel Broking
(d)Groww
(e)5paisa online
18) The Earth Observation Satellite named GOES-T has been launched by which among the following space organization?
(a)SpaceX
(b) NASA
(c) ISRO
(d) European Space Agency
(e)Japanese space program
19) As per the report released by Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, which state has topped among all the other states in terms of per Capital Net State Domestic Product?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Kerala
(e)Telangana
20) As per the report released by Knight Frank, India has ranked 3rd in billionaire population globally. Which among the following country topped the list?
(a) United States
(b) United Kingdom
(c) China
(d) Russia
(e) German
21) Saurabh Chaudhary of India has won 10m air pistol gold medal in one going ISSF World Cup 2022. Which country is presently hosting this ISSF World Cup 2022?
(a) Lima, Peru
(b)New York, US
(c) New Delhi, India
(d)Cairo, Egypt
(e) Paris, France
22) Which among the following Men Boxer has won gold medal in 52kg category in ongoing 73rd Strandja Memorial Tournament?
(a)Amit Panghal
(b)Manish Kaushik
(c)Nikhat Zareen
(d)Ashish Kumar
(e)Sanjeev Rathoor
23) Alan Ladd Jr passed away recently.Hewas a well-known ______________.
(a) Music Director
(b) Choreographer
(c) Politician
(d) Western Singer
(e) Film Producer
24) What is F in FEMA in Banking?
(a)Financial
(b)Foreign
(c)Fiscal
(d)Fast
(e)First
25) Where is Kandla Port located?
(a)Maharashtra
(b)Karnataka
(c)Gujarat
(d)Kerala
(e) None of these
26) Which city is called as City of Rallies?
(a) Agra
(b) New Delhi
(c)Mumbai
(d)Kolkata
(e)None of these
27) The dance Giddha is related to which state?
(a)Punjab
(b)Haryana
(c) Bihar
(d)Assam
(e) Nagaland
28) What is the tagline of Bank of Baroda?
(a)Relationship beyond Banking
(b)Trusted Family Bank
(c)India’s International Bank
(d)One Family, One Bank
(e)None of these
29) When was SIDBI established?
(a)April 5, 1993
(b)April 9, 1992
(c)April 2, 1990
(d)April 8, 1991
(e)April 4, 1989
30) Where is Orange Warsaw Festival Celebrated?
(a) Australia
(b)Poland
(c)Norway
(d)Denmark
(e) Finland
Answers :
1) Answer: A
March 3 is recognized annually as World Birth Defects Day (WBDD).
This day is observed to raise awareness about the impact of birth defects worldwide, reduce stigma, and increase opportunities for prevention and care.
The Theme of 2022 WBDD is Many Birth Defects, one voice.
2022 marks the observance of 7th edition of WBDD.
2) Answer: E
World Wildlife Day is celebrated on March 3 every year to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora.
The Theme of World Wildlife Day 2022: “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration”.
The theme is chosen by the UN as a way to draw attention to the conservation status of the most critically endangered species of wild fauna and flora.
The day was proposed by Thailand and recognised in 2013 by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The first World Wildlife Day was observed on March 03, 2014.
3) Answer: C
The World Hearing Day 2022 is annually observed on 03rd March by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Theme of World Hearing Day 2022: “To hear for life, listen with care.”
This day is observed to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world.
4) Answer: D
Every Year On March 04, National Security Day (RashtriyaSurakshaDiwas) is celebrated in India.
To show gratitude to our security forces which include military, para-military, commandos, police officials, guards, and India’s security forces and to those who maintain peace and security of our country.
National Security Day was celebrated for the first time in 1972.
The National Security Week 2022 is being celebrated from March 4 to March 10, 2022.
5) Answer: A
The Lufthansa subsidiary Swiss Air Lines plans has come to an agreement with synthetic fuel group Synhelionto be the first airline in the world to use solar aviation fuel.
The plant will be based in Germany and will become operational from 2022.
As per the agreement, SWISS along with its parent Lufthansa will support Synhelion’s commercial fuel production facility in Spain as well.
6) Answer: C
Digital payments company Paytm has partnered with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to provide digital ticketing services to consumers through Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) installed at railway stations across India.
This is the first time Indian Railways is providing an option to pay digitally for ticketing services through UPI on ATVMs to promote cashless commuting among railway passengers.
7) Answer: D
IDBI Bank has launched Corporate Liquidity Management Solution (C-LMS) and Government Liquidity Management Solution (G-LMS) to meet the liquidity management needs of institutional customers.
The main purpose of this launch is to provide real-time, web-based and formula-driven liquidity management solutions.
It provides tools to institutions for enhanced visibility of liquidity positions across the organization, helping them in forecasting and projecting the cash positions at a glance.
8) Answer: C
Edelweiss Housing Finance Limited has announced a strategic co-lending partnership with Standard Chartered Bank for extending loans against property to prospective customers, especially MSMEs.
Under this partnership, EHFL will originate, process, service the loans and retain 20% of the loan on its books, while the remaining 80 % will be on the books of Standard Chartered Bank.
This co-lending partnership will benefit both the co-lending partners as well as customers alike.
9) Answer: E
UCO Bank, formerly United Commercial Bank in partnership with Fisdom, extends the FinTech partnership to now include demat account & stockbroking services, Pension funds and tax filing.
With the extended product & service suite, the Bank will now offer its customers a robust 3-in-1 personal banking experience.
The extension suite will be offered through the bank’s mobile banking application UCO mBanking Plus and will gradually be accessible through its internet banking platform as well.
10) Answer: A
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced a special co-branded ‘Yatra SBI Card’on the RuPay network, in collaboration with Yatra.com and SBI Card.
This holiday-cum-shopping credit card is set to delight travelers and holiday lovers with exclusive travel benefits on booking flights and hotels which would be applicable 6 times a year.
As a welcome onboarding gift, users of this card are entitled to Yatra.com vouchers worth INR 8,250.
11) Answer: E
LIC Mutual Fund has appointed Mr. T S Ramakrishnan as its Managing Director & CEO, effective March 1, 2022.
Ramakrishnan will succeed Dinesh Pangtey, its former Wholetime Director and CEO.
Ramakrishnan has experience of over 34 years at LIC and its subsidiaries/associate companies.
He joined LIC Mutual Fund AMC on April 28, 2021.
Before joining LIC Mutual Fund AMC, he was the Regional Manager, Western Region at LIC
Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHFL) and subsequently elevated as the General Manager.
12) Answer: B
Film production and distribution company Yash Raj Films has appointed AkshayeWidhani as chief executive officer.
Akshaye is a graduate from the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University with a dual major in Finance and Entrepreneurship.
He joined YRF at the age of 22 and has been associated with YRF for 17 years.
13) Answer: D
upGrad, the edtech platform, has roped in Amitabh Bachchan as the official brand ambassador.
As a part of the partnership, Bachchan will be seen supporting upGrad’s brand value through endorsements and promotions of services offered by the higher Edtech leader, while emphasizing the importance of LifeLongLearning for progressive career growth.
upGrad has recently unveiled its marketing campaign#AssNahinAssetBano that captures the essence of what goes around the annual appraisal period in a corporate world.
14) Answer: C
Google has partnered with the MeitY Startup Hub, an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has announced a cohort of 100 early to mid-stage Indian startups, with an aim to help build global apps and games as part of the Appscale Academy programme.
It initiates the growth and development program to support Indian startups to grow in global business platforms.
The cohort’s main sectors include health, education, finance, social, e-commerce, and gaming.
15) Answer: E
Nepal and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a long term supply of Urea and DAP(Di ammonium Phosphate) fertilizers from India to Nepal under a G2G arrangement.
The MoU was signed by Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedi, Indian Secretary for Chemical and Fertilizers and Dr Govinda Prasad Sharma, Secretary at the Agriculture and Livestock Development.
This aims to help address the recurring fertilizer shortages in Nepal and enable improved agricultural productivity for the direct benefit of Nepali farmers.
16) Answer: D
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will demonstrate the exercise Vayu Shakti in Pokharan firing range close to the India-Pak border in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on March 7, 2022.
Exercise Vayu Shakti is organized by the Indian Air Force once every three years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest in the IAF exercise.
A total of 148 aircrafts of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in this exercise.
Rafale aircraft will participate for the first time in this exercise.
17) Answer: A
Religare Broking Limited launched Religare ‘Pre Apply LIC IPO’ app, which will be a one-stop app to open a demat account and share intent to pre-apply for the LIC IPO.
The investors can share their interest in the upcoming LIC IPO and get instant mobile notification, SMS and Email communication as soon as the IPO opens up for the public subscription.
All types of investors, including existing LIC policy holders and first-time investors can register their interest by filling up their name, email ID and mobile number.
18) Answer: B
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has successfully launched the third in a series of four next-generation weather satellites, Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES-T for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
It was launched on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States (US).
Once GOES-T is positioned in a geostationary orbit 22,300 miles above earth it will be renamed from GOES-T to GOES-18.
19) Answer: E
According to the latest data, from the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, the Telangana State has ranked the Highest in the country among states with a population over 1 crore in terms of growth rate in terms of Per Capita Net State Domestic Product at Current Prices.
Telangana has overtaken Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
GSDP in Telangana increased from 359434 crores in 2011-12 to 1,154,860 crores in 2021-22.
20) Answer: A
According to property consultant Knight Frank’s 16th edition of The Wealth Report 2022 India is ranked 3rd in terms of most number of billionaires’ population globally in 2021.
In India, the number of UHNWIs (net assets with US$ 30m or more) has grown by 11% YoY in 2021 to 145 billionaires, the highest percentage growth in Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
21) Answer: D
In the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup,Indian shooting ace SaurabhChaudhary has won the gold medal after defeating MichealSchwald of Germany 16-6in Men’s 10m Air Pistol event in Cairo, Egypt.
The silver medal has bagged by Germany’s Michael Schwald while ArtemChernousov of Russia claimed the bronze medal.
22) Answer: C
Indian boxers NikhatZareen (52kg) and Nitu (48kg) has won gold medals at the 73rd Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Nikhat bagged her second gold medal ( previously won the Strandja Memorial title in 2019 ) at Europe’s oldest international boxing tournament with a 4-1 win in the women’s 52kg final.
Nitu outpunched the reigning Youth World Championships bronze medallist Italy’s Erika Prisciandro 5-0 without breaking a sweat in the women’s 48 kg final.
23) Answer: E
Alan Ladd Jr, the Oscar-winning producer has Passed away at the age of 84.
Ladd was born in Los Angeles on October 22, 1937, in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
24) Answer: B
Foreign Exchange Management Act
25) Answer: C
Kandla Port is located at Gujarat
26) Answer: B
New Delhi is the Capital city of India and is known as the City of Rallies
27) Answer: A
Dance Giddha is related toPunjab
28) Answer: C
The tagline of Bank of Baroda is India’s International Bank
29) Answer: C
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) was established in April 2, 1990
30) Answer: B
Orange Warsaw Festival is the biggest music festival celebrated in Poland’s capital-Warsaw
