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Question 1

Consider the following statements regarding the Sagar Parikrama Programme-

i. As part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', this Sagar Parikrama, starting from Shyamiji Krishna Varma Memorial in Mandvi, Gujarat, has been undertaken as an attempt to find out the problems faced by the coastal fishermen.

ii. India is the 3rd largest exporter of fish in the world as it contributes 7.7% to global fish production.

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

Question 2

Consider the following statements regarding the Kavach System-


i. The armor is there to provide protection to trains crossing signals at danger (red) and to prevent collisions. It is an indigenously developed ATP system by Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) in collaboration with Indian Industry.

ii. It is a state-of-the-art electronic system of Safety Integrity Level - 4 standards.

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

Question 3

Former Australian cricketer and spin bowling legend Shane Warne passed away at the age of 52 When was he inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame?

Question 4

In which city the 12th edition of Defense Expo 2022 to be held from March 10 to March 14, 2022, has been postponed for now?

Question 5

Which country has been once again placed in the list of "Grey List" by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?

Question 6

The Center has approved the Modernization Plan-IV for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). This scheme is to be implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs with a financial outlay of Rs.

Question 7

Consider the following statement regarding the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY) –

i. The Government has approved the continuation of the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY) and its components beyond 31.03.2021 for the Financial Years 2021-22 to 2024-25

ii. Freedom Fighters and their eligible dependents have been sanctioned the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension.

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

Question 8

Consider the following statement regarding the ECI hosts International Election Visitors Programme 2022-

i. The Election Commission of India (ECI) hosted the virtual International Election Visitors Programme (IEVP) 2022 for Election Management Bodies (EMBs) from nearly 32 Countries.

ii. The Election Commission of India is a permanent and independent body established by the Constitution of India directly to ensure free and fair elections in the country.

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

Question 9

India's first indigenous flying trainer Hansa-NG has successfully completed sea level trials in which city?

Question 10

International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8, what is the theme of 2022 this time?

Question 11

A team of Botanical Survey of India (BSI) scientists has discovered a new gin berry species from which wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu?

Question 12

The ninth edition of the bilateral maritime exercise 'SLINEX' between India and which country is held?

Question 13

Consider the following statements regarding the Democracy Report 2022-

i. According to the latest report from the V-Dem Institute at Sweden’s University of Gothenburg, the level of democracy enjoyed by the average global citizen in 2021 is down to 1989 levels.

ii. India's rank in the Liberal Democratic Index (LDI) is 83rd, India figures in the “bottom 50%” of countries.

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

Question 14

Consider the following statements regarding the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) –

i. Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is planning to run a fixed schedule sailing between Ganga (NW1) and Brahmaputra (NW2)

ii. The Government has undertaken the ambitious Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) with an investment of about Rs. 4600 crores for the capacity augmentation of NW-1 (River Ganga)

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

Question 15

Who became only the first woman cricketer from India to play in six World Cups?

Question 16

Jamshedpur FC won their maiden Indian Super League (ISL) Winner Shield by defeating whom at PJN Stadium in Goa?

Question 17

The National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) has deployed a supercomputer “Param Ganga” with a supercomputing capability of 1.66 petaflops at which institute?

Question 18

On the occasion of International Women's Day 2022, Union MSME Minister Narayan Rane launched which special entrepreneurship promotion campaign for women?

Question 19

Consider the following statement regarding the report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2020-21-

i. In 2020-21 total students enrolled in school education from primary to higher secondary stood at 25.38 crores. There is an increase of 28.32 lakh enrolments as compared to the 25.10 crore enrolment in 2019-20

ii. In 2020-21 the Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) stood at 26 for primary, 19 for upper primary, 18 for secondary and 26 for higher secondary.

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

Question 20

Consider the following statement regarding the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine-

i. The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in Hyderabad

ii. WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) will be established under the Ministry of AYUSH and it would be the first and only global outposted Centre (office) for traditional medicine across the globe.

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

Question 21

Where has India's first 100% female-owned, FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) Industrial Park been inaugurated?

Question 22

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Kailash Choudhary inaugurated the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2022. Where is this institute located?

Question 23

National Medical Commission has removed the upper age limit for appearing in the NEET-UG exam. Earlier what was this age limit for general category and reserved category candidates?

Question 24

Which country has topped the medal tally in the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2022 in Cairo?

Question 25

Consider the following statement regarding the SVAMITVA Scheme-

i. SMS will be sent to the MPs and MLAs informing about the commencement of drone flight in their respective constituencies earmarked for survey under the SVAMITVA scheme.

ii. The Scheme is being implemented across the country in a phased manner over a period of five years (2020-2025) and would eventually cover all villages across the country by 2025

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

Question 26

Consider the following statement regarding the Smart Grid Knowledge Center (SGKC)-

i. Union Minister for Power R.K. Singh launched the Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center (SGKC). The new Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center located within the power grid center in Kotputli (Rajasthan), is the first of its kind initiative by the Union government.

ii. It has been set up with technical assistance from the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

Question 27

Recently a politician Rafiq Tarar passed away at the age of 92, he belonged to which country?

Question 28

Who has been elected as the new President of the country in South Korea?

Question 29

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has launched Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service for feature phones, what is its name?

Question 30

The first Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal of Indian Railways has been started in which division of Eastern Railway?
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