Environment Ministry released Guidelines on ‘Extended producer responsibility (EPR)’ for which product ?
A
Bio-Medical Waste
B
Waste Tyres
C
Plastic waste
D
E-Waste
Question 2Single Answer
Which state is associated with ‘Nirbhaya Kadhi’ campaign ?
A
West Bengal
B
Odisha
C
Karnataka
D
Gujarat
Question 3Single Answer
Which state launched the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) 2.0 ?
A
Telangana
B
Gujarat
C
Maharashtra
D
Odisha
Question 4Single Answer
‘Olaf Scholz’ is the recently appointed head of which country ?
A
Australia
B
Brazil
C
Germany
D
France
Question 5Single Answer
Which Union Ministry implements the ‘UJALA’ Programme ?
A
Ministry of Power
B
Ministry of Environment
C
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
D
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Question 6Single Answer
To mark the martyrdom of the sons of the 10th Sikh Guru Govind Singh Ji, which of the following days will be observed as ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ every year ?
A
23 March
B
14 November
C
20 November
D
26 December
Question 7Single Answer
……… India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) has started another set of sea trials in January 2022.
A
INS Viraat
B
INS Vikramditya
C
INS Delhi
D
INS Vikrant
Question 8Single Answer
How much amount has been announced to invest in the new energy space and in green hydrogen projects by the Adani Group, ANIL (Adani New Industries Ltd) ?
A
$50 Billion
B
$30 Billion
C
$10 Billion
D
$70 Billion
Question 9Single Answer
Who has been appointed as the Vice President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in January 2022 ?
A
Amitabh Kant
B
K. Subramanian
C
Surabhi Singh
D
Urjit Patel
Question 10Single Answer
Who has become India’s 73rd chess Grandmaster on 9 January 2022 ?
A
P.Iniyan
B
D Gukesh
C
SP Sethuraman
D
Bharath Subramaniyam
Question 11Single Answer
The Special Protection Group Act, 1988 was passed to provide security to ………
A
Nuclear Power Plants
B
Prime Minister and Former Prime Ministers
C
India’s land borders
D
India’s water borders
Question 12Single Answer
“Abilympics” are the competitions held for Persons with Disabilities, in which field ?
A
Sports
B
Coding
C
Skill Demonstration
D
Business Administration
Question 13Single Answer
‘Hyderabad declaration’, which was seen in the news, is associated with ?
A
Climate Change
B
E-Governance
C
Women Empowerment
D
Covid-19 Protocol
Question 14Single Answer
Sanjay Lake is a wetland located in which state/UT ?
A
Karnataka
B
New Delhi
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 15Single Answer
Which Group of Countries participate in ‘Sea Dragon 22’ Military Exercise ?
A
Indo-Pacific countries
B
QUAD Group
C
Indian Ocean Rim Countries
D
Balkan Countries
Question 16Single Answer
How many total athletes are there currently in the list of athletes selected for Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) ?
A
294
B
107
C
301
D
415
Question 17Single Answer
Chris Morris who has announced retirement from all forms of cricket, represented which country ?
A
England
B
Australia
C
New Zealand
D
South Africa
Question 18Single Answer
Who among these has been awarded with the 12th Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award 2022 ?
A
Sara Ali Khan
B
Harshaali Malhotra
C
Janhvi Kapoor
D
Nora Fatehi
Question 19Single Answer
Name the Mission launched by the Western Zone of the Indian Railways to track lost belongings of Passengers
A
Mission Amanat
B
Mission Dharohar
C
Mission Nidhi
D
Mission Hifazat
Question 20Single Answer
When is the National Youth Day observed in India ?
A
Second Monday of January
B
11 January
C
12 January
D
Second Wednesday of January
Question 21Single Answer
India’s first Mobile Honey Processing Van was launched in which state ?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Gujarat
C
Karnataka
D
Kerala
Question 22Single Answer
‘Ecowrap’ is the flagship report released by which Institution ?
A
Asian Development Bank
B
NITI Aayog
C
Reserve Bank of India
D
State Bank of India
Question 23Single Answer
What is the maximum limit of Aadhaar-enabled cash withdrawal transactions, per customer, per terminal per day, as per NPCI ?
A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Seven
Question 24Single Answer
The New Jan Shatabdi Express inaugurated between Agartala and Jiribam connects Tripura with which state ?
A
Kolkata
B
Manipur
C
Sikkim
D
Assam
Question 25Single Answer
Wolf Volcano, which was seen in the news, is the highest peak in which island group ?
A
Hawaiian Islands
B
Galapagos Islands
C
Mariana Islands
D
Caroline Islands
Question 26Single Answer
Bharath Subramaniyam, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports ?
A
Tennis
B
Chess
C
Table Tennis
D
Weightlifting
Question 27Single Answer
UNESCO agreed to publish descriptions of India’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites on its website in which language ?
A
Tamil
B
Hindi
C
Sanskrit
D
Telugu
Question 28Single Answer
West African Countries announced to cut their ties with which African country, over delayed elections ?
A
Mail
B
Egypt
C
Peru
D
South Africa
Question 29Single Answer
India set a bilateral trade target of $50 billion before 2030, with which country ?
A
South Korea
B
USA
C
Japan
D
UAE
Question 30Single Answer
‘National Innovation Week’ is organized in which month in India ?
A
January
B
February
C
March
D
April
Question 31Single Answer
Darvaza gas crater, also known as the ‘Gateway to Hell’ is located in which country ?
A
USA
B
Russia
C
Indonesia
D
Turkmenistan
Question 32Single Answer
Western disturbance, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with ?
A
Culture
B
Meteorology
C
Economy
D
Politics
Question 33Single Answer
The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) is an autonomous body under which Union Ministry ?
A
Ministry of Culture
B
Ministry of External Affairs
C
Ministry of Education
D
Ministry of Tourism
Question 34Single Answer
What Species is ‘Red Sanders’ seen in the news recently ?
A
Bird
B
Tree
C
Mammal
D
Amphibian
Question 35Single Answer
‘Ibonia’, which was seen in the news recently, is a similar version of Ramayana found in which country ?
A
Nepal
B
Madagascar
C
Sri Lanka
D
Mauritius
Question 36Single Answer
India and …………. Have resolved to conclude the upgradation of the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in January 2022.
A
Malaysia
B
Thailand
C
South Korea
D
Vietnam
Question 37Single Answer
According to World Bank’s global economic prospectus report, what is the the India’s GDP growth for financial Year 2022 ?
A
9.2 percent
B
11.5 percent
C
8.3 percent
D
9.5 percent
Question 38Single Answer
Richard Clarida of US Federal Reserve has announced that he would resign from central bank on 14 January 2022. He was serving as the ………..
A
The Vice Chair of the Federal Board
B
The Economic Advisor the Federal Board
C
The Policy Reviewer the Federal Board
D
The Head of the Federal Board
Question 39Single Answer
Which among the following organizations has agreed to Publish Hindi descriptions of India’s world heritage sites on its website in January 2022 ?
A
UNESCO
B
UNWTO
C
World Travel and Tourism Council
D
ICOSMOS
Question 40Single Answer
Which of the following veteran Odia actor has passed away in January 2022 ?
A
Rabi Mishra
B
Babushaan Mohanty
C
Anubhav Mohanty
D
Mihir Das
Question 41Single Answer
Which of the following countries three Navy Ships have arrived on a two day goodwill visit to Kochi, India in January 2022 ?
A
USA
B
France
C
Russia
D
United Kingdom
Question 42Single Answer
Which of the following countries doctors have successfully transplanted the World’s first genetically-modified pig heart into human body ?
A
United Kingdom
B
India
C
China
D
USA
Question 43Single Answer
To showcase innovative solutions within the fisheries and aquaculture sector, which of the following ministries has launched Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge 2021 ?
A
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal and Husbandry and Diary
C
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers
D
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Question 44Single Answer
Who among the following persons has been selected as a Batonbearer for the ongoing 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay (12-15 January 2022) in India ?
A
Kartik Aryan
B
Hima Das
C
Kailash Satyarthi
D
Vinisha Umashankar
Question 45Single Answer
Which among the following country’s Prince has returned all of his military titles and royal patronages to the monarch in January 2022 ?
A
Saudi Arabia
B
United Kingdom
C
Japan
D
Oman
Question 46Single Answer
Arun Goel, Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, inaugurated an exhibition on “Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle” as part of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” in which city in January 2022 ?
A
Kolkata
B
Bhopal
C
Mumbai
D
Chennai
Question 47Single Answer
Which Bank has announced its partnership with MinkasuPay to offer the smoothest net banking Payment experience for its customers through a biometric authentication solution ?
A
ICICI Bank
B
SBI
C
Axis Bank
D
HDFC Bank
Question 48Single Answer
When is Armed Forces Veterans Day observed ?
A
13 January
B
14 January
C
15 January
D
16 January
Question 49Single Answer
When is Braille Day observed ?
A
3 January
B
4 January
C
5 January
D
6 January
Question 50Single Answer
Olympic medal-winning sprinter Deon Lendore passed away in January 2022. From which of the following countries does he belong ?
A
Trinidad and Tobago
B
Barbados
C
Jamaica
D
Grenada
Current Affairs
Question 51Single Answer
The ‘Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM), Which was recently flight-tested, was developed in which country ?
A
France
B
USA
C
India
D
Israel
Question 52Single Answer
What is the objective of ‘Clairvoyant’, the AI-based patented system launched recently ?
A
Tackle Air Pollution
B
Water pollution
C
Mine Crypto currency
D
Disinfection
Question 53Single Answer
PARAKH, which was seen in the news recently, is a portal associated with which field ?
A
Student Learning Assessment
B
Defence Acquisition
C
Investment Advice
D
Customs Clearance
Question 54Single Answer
Gulabo, which recently passed away at the Van Vihar National Park and Zoo, Bhopal is a …………….
A
One-horned Rhino
B
Sloth Bear
C
Bengal Tiger
D
Giant Tortoise
Question 55Single Answer
‘Central Institute of Classical Tamil, is located in which city ?
A
Madurai
B
Chennai
C
Coimbatore
D
Tiruchirappalli
Question 56Single Answer
The Centre will make it mandatory for carmakers to provide a minimum of six airbags in motor vehicles that can carry up to 8 passengers for enhanced safety of occupants. This was announced by whom ?
A
Narendra Modi
B
Amit Shah
C
Nitin Gadkari
D
Arjun Munda
Question 57Single Answer
Which edition of Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) is taking place between January 15-23, 2022 at multiple venues in Dhaka ?
A
10th
B
15th
C
20th
D
25th
Question 58Single Answer
According to Chinese customs data released in January 2022, bilateral trade between India and China crossed how many billion dollar in 2021 ?
A
115
B
125
C
135
D
145
Question 59Single Answer
Indian Army introduced a light and more climate-friendly combat uniform for its personnel on Army Day. The new Army Combat Pattern Uniform has been developed with the help of which of the following ?
A
Institute of Apparel Management
B
Kumaraguru College of Technology
C
National Institute of Fashion Technology
D
George Telegraph Training Institute
Question 60Single Answer
On which day was the Thiruvalluvar Day observed in Tamil Nadu ?
A
12 January
B
13 January
C
14 January
D
15 January
Question 61Single Answer
Which day has been declared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be observed as ‘National Start-up Day’ in India ?
A
January 15
B
January 17
C
January 18
D
January 16
Question 62Single Answer
As per the data by NPCI, which bank was the largest recipient of the UPI transaction amount in the October-December quarter in 2021 ?
A
State Bank of India
B
Paytm Payments Bank
C
Bank of Baroda
D
Punjab National Bank
Question 63Single Answer
The India Digital Summit, 2022, was organized virtually by Internet and Mobile Asssociation of India (IAMAI). The event was which edition of the annual summit ?
A
16th
B
21st
C
7th
D
11th
Question 64Single Answer
The 2022 Women’s Hockey Asia Cup will be held in which country ?
A
Myanmar
B
India
C
Oman
D
Thailand
Question 65Single Answer
Daniel Ortega has been reappointed as the President of which country recently for 4th straight term ?
A
Honduras
B
Nicaragua
C
Bolivia
D
Argentina
Question 66Single Answer
Which Mutual Fund company has recently been renamed as WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund ?
A
YES Mutual Fund
B
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
C
UTI Mutual Fund
D
HDFC Mutual Fund
Question 67Single Answer
Indian Player Tasnim Mir was in news recently for becoming first Indian World number one in which sports ?
A
Shooting
B
Tennis
C
Badminton
D
Hockey
Question 68Single Answer
Which bank was the biggest remitter of the UPI Transactions amount in December 2021, as per the data by NPCI ?
A
HDFC Bank
B
Induslnd Bank
C
Bank of Baroda
D
State Bank of India
Question 69Single Answer
Which Player has been named as the captain of the Indian women’s team participating in the 2022 Women’s Hockey Asia Cup ?
A
Savita Punia
B
Navjot Kaur
C
Rani Rampal
D
Lalremsiami
Question 70Single Answer
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal unveiled which of these strategies as a way forward for startups ecosystem, during the India Digital Summit, 2022 ?
A
GRAB
B
LEAP
C
SOAR
D
EASE
Question 71Single Answer
Which zone received maximum share of complaints under Ombudsman schemes, as per recent RBI Report ?
A
South Zone
B
East Zone
C
North Zone
D
West Zone
Question 72Single Answer
Which country recently launched formal Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with India ?
A
USA
B
UK
C
Russia
D
Japan
Question 73Single Answer
Which Indian Company has joined hands with ‘Africa 50’ investment platform to develop ‘Kenya Transmission Project ?
A
ONGC
B
Power Grid Corporation
C
Power Finance Corporation
D
Rural Electrification corporation
Question 74Single Answer
Who is the head of the Working Group set up to strengthen television rating point (TRP) services ?
A
Shashi Shekhar Vempati
B
Anurag Singh Thakur
C
L Murugan
D
Sukant Vatsa
Question 75Single Answer
What is the Crew Capacity of the Gaganyaan Programme ?
A
Two
B
Three
C
Four
D
Five
Question 76Single Answer
Which Indian State constituted the Justice Hema Commission ?
A
Tamil Nadu
B
Kerala
C
West Bengal
D
Gujarat
Question 77Single Answer
‘Xylophaga nandani’, which was recently identified, is a species of ……..
A
Mollusc
B
Fish
C
Turtle
D
Snake
Question 78Single Answer
‘Magh Mela-2022’ is an annual religious fair held in which state ?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Bihar
C
Gujarat
D
West Bengal
Question 79Single Answer
Hydrophis gracilis, a rare sea snake, has been spotted in which state/UT ?
A
Kerala
B
Maharashtra
C
Goa
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 80Single Answer
Which technology platform launched the ‘JagrukVoter’ Campaign ?
A
Facebook
B
Microsoft
C
Twitter
D
Google
Question 81Single Answer
What is the theme of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Davos Agenda virtual event which was addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2022 ?
A
The State of the World
B
The Economic State of the World
C
Boosting Digital Economy
D
The State of the World Economy
Question 82Single Answer
Which of the following agriculture university of India has developed new varieties of oats, wheat, rice, and niger crop ?
A
G.B. Pant University of Agriculture
B
Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (JNKVV)
C
Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University
D
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University
Question 83Single Answer
Which of the following steel plant has received a certificate from the Indian Navy, for producing high strength steel for making submarines in January 2022 ?
A
Jinda Steel & Power Limited, Kanpur
B
Bhushan Steel Limited, Kanpur
C
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited, Visakhapatnam
D
Steel Authority of India Limited, Rourkela
Question 84Single Answer
Which of the following country’s navy has conducted a passing exercise with India in the Arabian Sea on 14 January 2022 ?
A
UK
B
France
C
Russia
D
Sri Lanka
Question 85Single Answer
Who among the following pairs has become the first men’s team from India to win the Yonex-Sunrise India Open in January 2022 ?
A
Raman Ghosh and Suresh Goel
B
ohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan
C
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
D
Shreyansh Jaiswal and Ajay Jayaram
Question 86Single Answer
Who among the following persons has released a postal stamp on the COVID-19 Vaccine to mark the first anniversary of India’s National Covid-19 vaccination program in January 2022 ?
A
Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
B
PM Narendra Modi
C
President Ram Nath Kovind
D
Mr. Amit Shah
Question 87Single Answer
Who has won the final of the Yonex-Sunrise India Open men’s singles event in January 2022 ?
A
Lakshya Sen
B
Lee Chong Wei
C
Srikanth Kidambi
D
Lin Dan
Question 88Single Answer
Padma Shri Awardee Saoli Mitra has passed away in January 2022. She was a Famous ……….. Personality.
A
Classical Dance
B
Theatre
C
Music Composer
D
Cardiology
Question 89Single Answer
Which of the following State/UT’s Police has launched its first podcast ‘Kissa Khaki Ka’ in January 2022 ?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
New Delhi
C
Chandigarh
D
Uttarakhand
Question 90Single Answer
Which of the following centers has launched the Yogyata app to impart skill based vocational education across India ?
A
Central Direct Purchase Centers (CDPC)
B
Central Office Exchange Service
C
Centrex Service Centers (CSC)
D
Common Services Centers (CSC)
Question 91Single Answer
Which country proposed ‘P3 (Pro-Planet People) movement during the WEF Davos Agenda 2022 ?
A
USA
B
Russia
C
India
D
UK
Question 92Single Answer
Senior bureaucrat Vikram Dev Dutt is the new Chairman & Managing Director of which organization ?
A
Air India
B
Life Insurance Corporation
C
Central Electronics Limited
D
Bharat Sanchar Nigan Ltd
Question 93Single Answer
Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas of India ?
A
Ministry of Science and Technology
B
Ministry of Earth Sciences
C
inistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
D
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Question 94Single Answer
Which Tennis star was deported from Australia, after his unvaccinated status ?
A
Rafael Nadal
B
Novak Djokovic
C
Roger Federer
D
Daniil Medvedev
Question 95Single Answer
What is the name of the phenomenon that describes record numbers of people leaving their jobs during the Covid Pandemic ?
A
Pandemic Quit
B
The Pandemic Resignation
C
The Great Resignation
D
The Pandemic Brunt
Question 96Single Answer
The bilateral trade between India and China in 2021 ………. From that of last year (2020).
A
Increased
B
Decreased
C
Remained Same
D
None of the above
Question 97Single Answer
‘Rojgar Mission’ is the recent initiative of which state ?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Chhattisgarh
C
Punjab
D
Assam
Question 98Single Answer
Pandit Birju Maharaj, who passed away recently, was associated with which dance ?
A
Kathak
B
Bharatanatyam
C
Kuchipudi
D
Mohini Aattam
Question 99Single Answer
As per Standards for Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles (EV), who can set up a Public Charging Station (PCS) ?
A
DISCOMs
B
Individuals
C
Ministry of Power
D
State Governments
Question 100Single Answer
India’s Commemorative postal stamp on Covid-19 vaccination features which vaccine ?