Current Affairs 23th May 2022 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which country chaired the high level Ministerial Meeting on ‘Global Food Security-Call to Action’?
A. India
B. China
C. USA
D. UK
Answer [C] China
2. As per the recent UN World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) Report, what is the projected GDP Growth rate of India in FY23?
A. 8.2%
B. 7.5%
C. 6.9%
D. 6.0%
Answer [D] 7.5%
3. Which new facility has been rolled out for Post Office Savings Bank Account (POSB) Account Holders?
A. Mobile, Banking
B. NEFT, RTGS
C. UPI
D. AI Chatbot
Answer [B] NEFT, RTGS
4. The ‘National Endangered Species Day’ is celebrated on which day of May?
A. First Sunday of May
B. Last Saturday of May
C. Last Sunday of May
D. Third Friday of May
Answer [D] Third Friday of May
5. As per the third advance estimates of production of major agricultural crops for 2021-22, what is the estimate production of food grains?
A. 214.51 million tonnes
B. 314.51 million tonnes
C. 414.51 million tonnes
D. 514.51 million tonnes
Answer [B] 314.51 million tonnes
6. When is World Metrology Day Celebrated each year?
A. May 17
B. May 18
C. May 19
D. May 20
Answer [D] May 20
7. When is Armed Force Day celebrated each year?
A. May 18
B. May 20
C. May 19
D. May 21
Answer [D] May 21
8. When is International Day for Biological Diversity observed ?
A. May 19
B. May 21
C. May 20
D. May 22
Answer [D] May 22
9. India has recorded the “Highest Ever” annual FDI (Foreign direct investment) inflow of USD ….. Billion in 2021-22?
A. 81.23
B. 83.57
C. 86.91
D. 89.42
Answer [B] 83.57
10. In May 2022, who has been appointed as the new commissioner of the unified Municipal Corporation of Delhi?
A. Sindhu Gangadharan
B. Gyanesh Bharti
C. Naresh Kumar
D. Alkesh Kumar Sharma
Answer [B] Gyanesh Bharti
11. What is the Surplus Transfer by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to Government for 2021-22?
A. Rs 20201 Crores
B. Rs 30307 Crores
C. Rs 99500 Crores
D. Rs 78784 Crores
Answer [B] Rs 30307 Crores
12. ‘Anti-Terrorism Day’ is observed on which day in India?
A. January 31
B. February 28
C. March 31
D. May 21
Answer [D] May 21
13. Which was the top-most investor in India during fiscal year 2021-22?
A. USA
B. Singapore
C. UAE
D. The Netherlands
Answer [B] Singapore
14. Which is the venue of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2022?
A. New York
B. Davos
C. Geneva
D. Paris
Answer [B] Davos
15. What is the name of the technology in which the DNA of an organism is changed?
A. Genetic Modification
B. Genome Editing
C. Genetic Change
D. Genome Regulation
Answer [B] Genome Editing
16. When is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development observed?
A. 18 May
B. 19 May
C. 20 May
D. 21 May
Answer [D] 21 May
17. Which bank is divesting its entire stake in Ageas Federal Life Insurance Company Ltd (AFLI) to Ageas Insurance International NV (Ageas) for Rs 580.20 Crore?
A. IDBI Bank
B. SBI
C. PNB
D. Canara Bank
Answer [A] IDBI Bank
18. Dr Rama Kant Shukla passed away in May 2022. In which year did he receive the Padma Shri?
A. 2011
B. 2012
C. 2013
D. 2014
Answer [C] 2013
19. The World’s longest suspension bridge named “Sky Bridge 721” has been opened for tourists in which country?
A. Poland
B. France
C. Spain
D. Czech Republic
Answer [D] Czech Republic
20. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India was established through The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act. It has completed ………. Years in 2022.
A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35
Answer [B] 25