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This section includes 7 InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
As per the report, India needs how much amount to fight climate change? |
| Answer» The country needs over USD 400 billion in capital investment which could save over 100 GW of energy and 1.1 billion tonne of greenhouse gasses between 2015 and 2030. | |
| 2. |
How much amount was released by the central government for State Disaster Response Fund to all States for COVID-19 containment measures? |
| Answer» As a special dispensation, the Centre has released in advance over 8873 crore rupees for State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to all the States. | |
| 3. |
The Prime Minister transferred how much amount into bank accounts of farmers under the PM-KISAN? |
| Answer» The Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly transferred around Rs 19,000 crores to the bank accounts of 10 crore farmers across the country under the eighth installment of PM-KISAN. | |
| 4. |
Airline carrier GoAir has rebranded itself to become an ultra-low-cost carrier amid the COVID pandemic. What is the new name of the company? |
| Answer» The Wadia Group-owned GoAir has rebranded itself as 'Go First' with the new motto "You Come First". | |
| 5. |
Which Union Ministry hosted the 'National Metallurgist Award 2021' event? |
| Answer» The Union Ministry for Steel hosted the "National Metallurgist Award 2021" event in New Delhi. | |
| 6. |
E-DAR has been developed by which ministry in consultation with various insurance companies? |
| Answer» Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways will help in providing instant information related to road accidents and in claims of accident compensation To help speed up the e-DAR has been developed in consultation with various insurance companies. | |
| 7. |
The Labour Ministry hiked the maximum sum assured payable under EDLI scheme from Rs. 6 lakh to how much amount? |
| Answer» The labour ministry has implemented a decision of retirement fund body EPFO's trustees to hike the maximum sum assured payable under the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976 to Rs 7 lakh from the existing Rs 6 lakh. | |
| 8. |
The Government has set a record rice production target of how many tonnes for the Kharif season of 2021-22 crop year? |
| Answer» Amid scare of Covid-19 second wave which forced the States and Union Territories to impose lockdown like curbs, the Government set a record rice production target of 104.3 million tonne for the kharif season of 2021-22 crop year. | |
| 9. |
The Indian Army conducted Ex Kripan Shakti in which place? |
| Answer» The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps conducted Ex Kripan Shakti at the Teesta Field Firing Firing Ranges (TFFR) near Siliguri in West Bengal. | |
| 10. |
Which Ministry has announced to set up pressure swing adsorption medical oxygen plants at 581 sites in various states? |
| Answer» Around 581 Pressure Swing Adsorption medical oxygen plants will be installed in various states and NHAI will be the nodal agency for executing civil and electrical work for these facilities | |
| 11. |
Who is the head of the expert committee to monitor the compensatory afforestation for the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor Expressway project? |
| Answer» The Director-General of Forests, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change will be the Chairperson of the reconstituted Committee. | |
| 12. |
Which Union Ministry organised 'Block Level Health Melas' at more than 1 lakh Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres? |
| Answer» The Union Health Ministry is organising Block Level Health Melas at more than one lakh Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres across the country. | |
| 13. |
WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine will be inaugurated in which city? |
| Answer» The WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jamnagar. | |
| 14. |
Which institute has launched the Mission Bharat O2? |
| Answer» The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre of IIT Kanpur has launched Mission Bharat O2, a 45-day open challenge for manufacturing high-quality indigenous, rapidly scalable oxygen generation units to help combat the emergency. | |
| 15. |
As per the Finance Ministry how much amount of revenue deficit grant was released to 17 states for the year 2021-22? |
| Answer» The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance released the second monthly instalment of Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs 9,871 crore for the year 2021-22 to 17 States. | |
| 16. |
The government allowed hospitals, dispensaries, and COVID-19 care centres to accept cash payments above how much amount from patients or their kin till May 31? |
| Answer» The government allowed hospitals, dispensaries and COVID-19 care centres to accept cash payments in excess of Rs 2 lakh from patients or their kin till May 31. | |
| 17. |
The HAL demonstrated which advanced light helicopter its deck operations capabilities? |
| Answer» The HAL-ALH Dhruv Mk III MR has successfully demonstrated its deck-operations capabilities such as landing on deck, folding of blades and storing the helicopter inside the onboard hangar. | |
| 18. |
Which organization has launched a new mobile application for psycho-social wellness of students and parents? |
| Answer» The Central Board of Secondary Education has launched a new mobile application for psycho social wellness of students and parents. | |
| 19. |
Which organization has signed an agreement with Energy Efficiency Services to promote efficient renewable technologies in the dairy industry? |
| Answer» The National Dairy Development Board has signed an agreement with Energy Efficiency Services to promote efficient renewable technologies in the dairy industry. | |
| 20. |
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister has flagged off the first supply of UCO, Used Cooking Oil-based Biodiesel blended Diesel in which city? |
| Answer» The Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remotely flagged off the first supply of UCO, Used Cooking Oil based Biodiesel blended Diesel from Indian Oil's Tikrikalan Terminal, Delhi. | |
| 21. |
EPCG scheme' is associated with which Union Ministry? |
| Answer» The Commerce Ministry has relaxed various procedures under the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme. | |
| 22. |
PM Modi inaugurated KK Patel Super Speciality Hospital at which place? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dedicated the KK Patel Super Speciality Hospital at Bhuj in Gujarat to the nation via video conferencing on 15th April 2022. | |
| 23. |
Which organization has signed a pact with the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce to jointly promote 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat'? |
| Answer» Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India has signed a pact with Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce to jointly promote 'AtmaNirbhar Bharat'. | |
| 24. |
Which organization has issued guidelines on Bharat Yatra Suraksha? |
| Answer» The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has issued guidelines on Bharat Yatra Suraksha the standard domestic travel insurance product. | |
| 25. |
How many Women Military Soldiers have been inducted into the Indian Army? |
| Answer» The Indian Army inducted its first batch of 83 women soldiers as part of its military police and plans to have 1700 women soldiers by 2036. | |
| 26. |
As per Knight Frank's Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2021 report, what is New Delhi's rank among global cities in terms of prime residential properties? |
| Answer» New Delhi's rank declined to 32nd among global cities in terms of prime residential properties. | |
| 27. |
The Indian Air Force has inked an MoU with which institution to develop solutions for maintaining weapon systems? |
| Answer» The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras for technology development and finding indigenous solutions for the sustenance of various weapons systems. | |
| 28. |
Which company announced its collaboration with fintech NIRA as part of its strategy to strengthen its digital footprint? |
| Answer» The Muthoot Finance Limited announced its collaboration with fintech NIRA as part of its strategy to strengthen its digital footprint. | |
| 29. |
How much outlay was approved by the government for Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for the ACC Battery Storage? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet has approved the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for the Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage with an outlay of 18 thousand 100 crore rupees. | |
| 30. |
How much amount was approved by governing body of Ladakh "Yountan Society" for Samagra Shiksha in UT? |
| Answer» In Ladakh, the Governing Body of 'Yountan Society', the Single Implementing Society has approved a 167.25 Crore rupees plan for Samagra Shiksha in the Union Territory. | |
| 31. |
Which company retained its position as the world's top retailer as per Deloitte Report 2021 ranking of global power retail houses? |
| Answer» The list is topped by US giant Walmart Inc, which retains its position as world's top retailer.Amazon.com Inc improved its position to rank second. | |
| 32. |
Which organization has launched a hub known as Asia Pacific Tax Hub? |
| Answer» The ADB has launched a hub to create an open and inclusive platform to promote strategic policy dialogue, improve knowledge sharing and strengthen coordination on tax policy and administration among ADB members and development partners. | |
| 33. |
Which Union Ministry implemented the 'PM MITRA' Scheme? |
| Answer» PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel Park (PM MITRA) is being implemented by the Union Ministry of Textiles. | |
| 34. |
Air Works has Collaborated with which company on the Indian Navy's P-8i Fleet? |
| Answer» Boeing India, Headquartered in Delhi is a subsidiary of a US-based company that has collaborated with Indian company Air Works Group to deliver Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services for the Indian Navy's P-8I maritime patrol aircraft fleet. | |
| 35. |
India's first FCT Hub has been set up in which city? |
| Answer» At Dr. Reddy's Institute of Life Sciences (DRILS), a multi-industry-supported Flow Chemistry Technology Hub (FCT Hub) has been launched at Hyderabad.. | |
| 36. |
Which Union Ministry implements the RGSA? |
| Answer» The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi launched the 'Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), the 'Transformation of Aspirational Districts' program, under the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. | |
| 37. |
Which Indian city the 70 feet statue of Babasaheb 'Statue of Knowledge' has been made? |
| Answer» 'Statue of Knowledge', a 70-feet tall statue of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, will be unveiled in Latur city of Maharashtra in the presence of Union ministers Kiren Rijiju and Ramdas Athawale. | |
| 38. |
Which ministry has launched the 'SVANidhi se Samriddhi' program in addition to 126 cities across 14 States and UT? |
| Answer» Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the 'SVANidhi se Samriddhi' program in addition to 126 cities across 14 States and UT. | |
| 39. |
Which one has allowed the students of the country to pursue two degrees simultaneously? |
| Answer» The University Grants Commission has allowed the students of the country to do two degrees simultaneously. | |
| 40. |
The first Khelo India National Ranking Women Archery Tournament has been held in which city? |
| Answer» The first phase of the Khelo India National Ranking Women Archery Tournament has been held at TATA Archery Academy, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. | |
| 41. |
In which city did the International Apparel and Textile Fair begin, featuring 90 Indian participants? |
| Answer» The International Apparel and Textile Fair, featuring 90 Indian participants, kicked off in Dubai. | |
| 42. |
India has reduced the COVID Booster dose time gap to how many months for international travellers? |
| Answer» Those travelling abroad can now get their COVID Booster dose 3 months after their second dose instead of waiting to complete 9 months. | |
| 43. |
The first-of-its-kind EV charging station powered by bio-gas was inaugurated in which city? |
| Answer» Mumbai has received its first biogas-powered electric vehicle charging station near Haji Ali. | |
| 44. |
India is to host a key SCO anti-terror meet in which city? |
| Answer» India is hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (SCO-RATS) summit in New Delhi. | |
| 45. |
Who did deliver a keynote address at Intersolar Europe 2022 on "India's Solar Energy Market"? |
| Answer» Union Minister of State for Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba attended the Intersolar Europe 2022 held in Munich, Germany. The Minister delivered a keynote address at the investment promotion event on "India's Solar Energy Market". | |
| 46. |
India contributes how much amount to Promote the Hindi Language At the UN? |
| Answer» The government of India has contributed USD 800,000 to the United Nations(UN) as part of the initiative which aims to enhance public outreach of the organisation in Hindi. | |
| 47. |
In which Indian city has the COP-15 been organized? |
| Answer» The fourteenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification was held in New Delhi, and India is the current chair of the organisation. | |
| 48. |
Which is the venue of the first IIICC held in 2022? |
| Answer» Union Tourism Minister, G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the first Incredible India International Cruise Conference (IIICC) in Mumbai. | |
| 49. |
Which minister launched the GatiShakti Sanchar Portal, which helps in the rollout of the 5G network across the country? |
| Answer» Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that legal backing for the right of way (RoW). | |
| 50. |
'Rural Tribal Technical Training' Project has inaugurated from which place? |
| Answer» Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched the Pilot Project for Skilling Tribal Youth - Rural Tribal Technical Training at the Centre for Research and Industrial Staff Performance CRISP, Bhopal. | |