Monthly Current Affairs Quiz May 2022

Consider the following statement regarding the Atal New India Challenge 2.0 (ANIC 2.0)

1) Atal Innovation Mission launched the phase 1 of the 2^nd edition of the Atal New India Challenge (ANIC 2.0).

2) One of the primary goals of the ANIC program is to support innovations in areas critical to India’s development and growth – Education, Health, Water and Sanitation, Agriculture, Food Processing, Housing, Energy, Mobility, Space Application etc.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement regarding the MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme-

1) Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Narayan Rane launched the MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme.

2) Under the Scheme, MSMEs will get subsidy as per the following structure, on the cost of ZED certification: Micro Enterprises: 60%, Small Enterprises: 40% and Medium Enterprises: 50%.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

International Workers' Day or International Workers' Day is celebrated on which of the following date?

Who recently took over as the new Chief of Army Staff?

In which of the following city did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate India's first Semicon India Conference 2022?

Which infrastructure projects received the Indian Building Congress (IBC) 'Best Infrastructure Project' award?

Consider the following statement regarding the water and sanitation in the healthcare centres

1) Around $600 million a year is required to provide water and sanitation in the healthcare centres in some of the poorest countries by 2025.

2) The latest research paper published in the journal Lancet, half of the healthcare facilities in Least-Developed Countries (LDC) lack basic water services and 60 percent have no sanitation services.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement regarding the India-EU strategic partnership

1) PM Narendra Modi held talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in New Delhi.

2) The India-EU reviewed progress in the upcoming resumption of talks on a free trade agreement and investment agreement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

World Intellectual Property Day (World IP Day) is celebrated every year in the month of April on which date?

Binapani Mohanty, who passed away recently at the age of 85, was related to which field?

Who has been conferred the first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award for selfless service to the nation and society at the 80^th Annual Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award ceremony in Mumbai?

Emmanuel Macron has won a historic victory for the second time by defeating which opponent in the French presidential election?

Consider the following statement regarding the State of the World’s Forests 2022 Report-

1). According to the 2022 edition of The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) Report, the world has lost 15.34 percent of its total forest area in the last 30 years.

2). The annual global consumption of all natural resources combined is expected to more than double from 92 billion tonnes in 2017 to 190 billion tonnes in 2060 due to increases in population size and affluence.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement regarding the Kisan Drone-

1). Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has approved the use of 'Kisan Drone' for the convenience of the farmers, to reduce the cost and increase the income.

2). The government is providing 50% or maximum Rs. 5 lakh subsidy to SC-ST, small and marginal, women and farmers of northeastern states to buy drones. For other farmers, financial assistance will be given upto 40% or maximum Rs.4 lakh

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

NATO's Defender Europe 2022 and Swift Response 2022 exercises began on May 1, 2022 in how many European countries?

In which shipyard the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways decided to develop and build India's first indigenous hydrogen fueled electric vessel.

Kerala won its 7th Santosh Trophy 2022 title by defeating by which of the following teams?

Who has become the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championship 2022?

Consider the following statement regarding the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)-

1). The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has decided to shut down the world’s largest flying telescope “James Webb Space Telescope" that confirmed the presence of water on the Moon.

2). Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)” is a collaboration between NASA and the German Space Agency.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement regarding the Civil Registration System (CRS) report 2020-

1). The State government has released the Civil Registration System (CRS) report 2020 based on birth and death reports.

2). The number of registered births has decreased from 2.48 crore in 2019 to 2.42 crore in the year 2020 showing a decrease of about 2.40 percent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who has won the title of World Snooker Championship 2022?

Who has been appointed as the advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the Central Government?

What has been renamed as 'Mian Ka Bada' railway station in Barmer district of Rajasthan?

In which state India's first greenfield ethanol plant has been inaugurated?

Consider the following statement Global Network Against Food Crises report-

1) The Global Network Against Food Crises (GNAFC)  is an international alliance of the United Nations, the European Union, governmental and non-governmental agencies working to tackle food crises together.

2) The report by GNAFC, some 40 million more people globally experienced acute food insecurity at crisis or worse levels in 2020 than in 2021

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement regarding the PLASTINDIA 2023

1) Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers Shri Pashu Pati Kumar Paras launched PLASTINDIA 2023-11th International Plastic Exhibition & Conference.

2) Exports of Indian Chemicals have registered growth of 106% in 2021-22 over 2013-14

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following country will be officially 'Honored Country' in the upcoming Marche du Film held in conjunction with the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in France.

According to the report released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), what is the ranking of India in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index (20th edition)?

Which university has emerged as the overall winner of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2021?

Under whose chairmanship the Delimitation Commission, whose ex-officio members are Sushil Chandra , and KK Sharma to finalize the delimitation order for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Was the meeting held?

Consider the following statement regarding the National Family Health Survey report-

1). Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the National Report of the fifth round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5).

2). NFHS-5 provides information on important indicators which are helpful in tracking the progress of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement regarding the Sagarmala projects-

1). The Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways has formulated a plan under the Sagarmala Programme for carrying out “Holistic Development of Coastal Districts”.

2). There are 802 projects worth Rs. 5.5 lakh Crore under the Sagarmala program targeted to be executed by 2035.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

When is World Athletics Day celebrated every year?

Which of the following minister released the book titled 'Indo-Pak War 1971 - Remembrance of Air Warriors' at 37th Air Chief Marshal PC Lal Memorial Lecture in New Delhi?

Which scientist has been given the World Food Prize 2022 by the World Food Prize Foundation?

According to the information of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), which cyclone will make landfall between Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Bhubaneswar in Odisha from May 8 to 10?

Consider the following statement regarding the Government scheme-

1) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) complete 6 years of providing social security net.

2) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is a one-year life insurance scheme renewable from year to year with Life cover of Rs. 2 Lakh in case of death due to any reason against a premium of Rs. 230/- per annum.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement regarding the monkeypox-

1) Health authorities in the United Kingdom (UK) have confirmed a case of monkeypox, a rare viral infection similar to smallpox.

2) Monkeypox is a zoonosis, that is, a disease that is transmitted from infected animals to humans.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ladli Laxmi Yojana-2.0 has been launched by which state, in which it has been announced that the state government will pay the full fees of Ladli Lakshmi on taking admission in medical, IIT, IIM or any institute.

Which other judge along with Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia was sworn in as judge of the Supreme Court by Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana?

Which mountaineer has created a new world record by climbing the world's highest peak Mount Everest for the 26th time?

Eminent Oriya litterateur Dr Rajat Kumar Kar, who passed away recently, was honored with which award in 2021 for his significant contribution to literature and education?

Consider the following statement regarding India’s Population Census –

1) Recently Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has announced that next census of India shal be done 100% digitally.

2) According to the new census, arrangements have been made to link the birth and death related data directly with the census.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement regarding the Shri Lanka Financial Crisis-

1) IMF and World Bank have warned that soon Shri Lanka will face bankruptcy.

2) Former Prime Minister Gotabaya Rajapaksa has taken refuge in a naval base with his family.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Recently, the Supreme Court has directed the Madhya Pradesh government to conduct panchayat and urban body elections without the reservation of which caste?

Recently, the Government of India has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court to assure the review of which section?

Famous Pandit Shivkumar Sharma ji passed away recently, which musical instrument did he use?

On which of the following coast of India will Cyclone Aasani make its first knock?

Consider the following statement regarding the Mission Amrit Sarovar-

1) A high-level meeting was presided over by Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development was held to review the progress of the Mission Amrit Sarovar.

2) Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched by PM Narendra Modi on 24th of April 2021

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement regarding the Speed-Up Approval of Indian Pharmaceutical Products with the Oman Nation-

1. On 11th May a joint commission meeting of India-Oman was organise in the national capital Delhi To Speed-Up Approval Of Indian Pharmaceutical Products Registered With USFDA, UKMHRA and EMA."

2. The meeting was co-chaired by Union Minister Dr. S Jaishankar and his counterpart Mr. Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The National Green Tribunal has directed to ban sand mining in which of the following state?

Recently a bench of the High Court of which state has given a a split verdict regarding rape after marriage?

Which of the following Indian journalist has not been awarded the Pulitzer Prize 2022 in the feature photography category recently?

Recently, from which state did Home Minister Amit Shah talk about taking a decision to remove AFSPA in its entirety?

Consider the following statement regarding the Allahabad High Court

1) The Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court rejected a PIL filed to open 22 doors of Taj Mahal.

2) This PIL was filed in this behalf by Rajneesh Singh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement regarding the black hole of milky way

1) An international team known as Event Horizon Telescope(EHT) released an image of black hole of our milky way.

2) This Black Hole has been named as “Sagittarius M”.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Recently Dr. Ramakant Shukla ji passed away, he was related to which field?

Who has been appointed as the CEO of Air India?

Who has been appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of India recently?

Who has recently assumed the office as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka?

Consider the following statement regarding the With reference to the World Economic Forum:

1). The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum was held in Davos, Switzerland from 22 May 2022 to 26 May 2022

2). The theme of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum held this year is 'History at a turning point'.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statement regarding the Birth Anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy-

1. The 200th birth anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy will be celebrated from 22 May 2022 to 22 May 2023

2. The Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which state topped with a 38% share in the total FDI equity inflows during the financial year 2021-22?

All India Consumer Price Index for agriculture and rural workers was released by which ministry?

Every year 23 May is celebrated as World Turtle Day. What is the theme of 2022 this year?

From where did the Indian Navy successfully test-fire an indigenous Naval Anti-Ship Missile NASM-SR from a Seaking Helicopter at the Integrated Test Range?

Consider the following statement-

1). Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the Business Round Table Conference held in Tokyo on May 23, 2022.

2. India has received a record FDI of USD 95 billion in the financial year 2020 - 2021 which shows confidence in India's economic potential.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement regarding the "Green India through Renewables"-

1). A workshop on “Green India through Renewables” was organized by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA)

2). India has set an ambitious target of 350 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi?

Commonwealth Day is celebrated every year on 24 May, this day is celebrated to commemorate whose birthday?

Which Governing Council meeting and Annual General Meeting of the Navy Foundation was chaired?

The Sangeeta Kalanidhi Award, which is considered the highest honor in the field of music, is given by which state?

Consider the following statement regarding the Quad Leaders’ Summit-

1) The Quad Group is an informal strategic dialogue forum between India, the US, Japan, and China.

2) This was the second individual meeting of the heads of the Quad countries, while a total of four meetings of the Quad have been held so far.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement regarding the World Economic Forum to accelerate climate action in India-

1) The Indian arm, as part of the World Economic Forum's Climate Task Force, aims to achieve the goals set in the White Paper Mission 2070.

2) India aims to become a low-carbon country by 2050.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal (FIF), which replaced the Foreign Investment Promotion Board, has completed how many years of its work?

Who has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court?

Which mobile application has been announced for the maintenance of health records under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission?

Which of the following state has organized the fourth edition of Shirui Lily Festival 2022?

Consider the following statement regarding the Monkeypox

1) The study published in The Lancet, patients' responses to two antiviral drugs – brincidofovir and tecovirimat – have been documented.

2) Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by a virus, but there are currently no licensed treatments for such rare diseases as monkeypox.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement regarding the Quadrilateral agreement for the development and management of sewage infrastructure at Maheshtala-

1) Quadrilateral agreements have been signed by National Mission for Clean Ganga for sewage infrastructure development and management at Maheshtala, West Bengal under Hybrid Annuity (Annuity) mode.

2) Maheshtala Wastewater Management Pvt Ltd will be financed by the Asian Development Bank.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which birth anniversary of the national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was celebrated?

Param Porul Supercomputing was inaugurated at which of the following NIT to facilitate computational research under Phase-II of the National Supercomputing Mission to Facilitate Computational Research?

Which of the following ministry has issued a notification to know the public's feedback on e-waste management in India?

Which edition of the bilateral naval exercise Bongosagar between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Bangladesh Navy (BN) took place?

Consider the following statement regarding the National Achievement Survey (NAS) Report 2021

1). The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education released the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 report.

2). According to the National Achievement Survey, about 50% of students who attended home during the pandemic felt that they learned better in school with the help of peers.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statement regarding the Aarohan 4.0-

1). A two-day meeting of senior officers of the Department of Posts and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) was inaugurated in Shimla.

2). IPPB was launched on 1st September 2016 by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In which of the following state/UT, a two-day lavender festival was organized by the Council of Science and Technology Research under the aegis of the Ministry of Science and Technology?

Project 'Nigah' has been started by which of the following State/UT?

How many crore rupees have been allocated by Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna under the new budget of 2022 to form a board to oversee the welfare of old saints and priests in the state?

Ship Director, the second of the four Survey Vessel (Mass) project under construction in collaboration with GRSE and which company for the Indian Navy, was launched at Kattupalli, Chennai?

Consider the following statement regarding the Gen Next Democracy Network-

1) Ministry of Culture has organised a ten-day event General Next Democracy Network concluded.

2) In the closing ceremony, 27 delegates from 4 countries - Ghana, Peru, Nepal, and Brunei shared their experiences of visiting India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement regarding the PM Garib Kalyan Sammelan-

1) Minister's 'Garib Kalyan Sammelan' organized by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in Delhi on May 31, 2022

2) The 11th installment of financial benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme has also been released by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during the conference.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

When is the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners every year?

Param Anant Supercomputing Facility has been set up under Phase 2 of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) in which of the following institute?

Every year 30th May is celebrated as the foundation day of Goa, when was Goa handed over to Indian administration by the Portuguese?

Which state government has constituted an expert committee headed by a retired Supreme Court (SC) judge to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and review all relevant laws?

Consider the following statement regarding the Mumbai International Film Festival-

1) The 17th Mumbai International Documentary, Short Film and Animation Film Festival (Mumbai International Film Festival) was organized in Mumbai.

2) 11 films from Nepal have also been included in the Mumbai International Film Festival which will be telecast at the festival.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

For which story written by Gitanjali Shree and translated by Daisy Rockwell, the 2022 International Booker Prize has been awarded?

The 59th General Conference of All India Ayurveda Mahasammelan was inaugurated by the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, what was the theme of this conference?

North India's first Biotech Park was inaugurated by the Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh in which of the following state/UT?