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1. Recently who has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Australia?

- H E Anthony Albanese

• The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated 'H E Anthony Albanese' on the Australian Labor Party's victory and his election as Prime Minister.
• Anthony Albanese leads his Labor Party to victory in the national election in Australia, ending nine years of Conservative rule.
• Australia
• Capital: Canberra
• Currency: Australian Dollar
• PM: H.E. Anthony

 

2. Recently who has been appointed as the new Private Secretary to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi?

- Vivek Kumar

• Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Vivek Kumar has been appointed as the Private Secretary (PS) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• Vivek Kumar is currently the Director of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
• (Important Secretaries) The list of some important secretaries of the central government is as follows:-
• Cabinet Secretary: Rajiv Gauba
• Defense Secretary: Ajay Kumar
• Foreign Secretary: Vinay Mohan Kwatra
• Finance Secretary: T.V. Somnath
• Home Secretary: Ajay Kumar Bhalla
• Finance Secretary: T.V. Somnath
• Agriculture Secretary: Manoj Ahuja
• Health Secretary: Rajesh Bhushan

 

3. Which birth anniversary of Raja Rammohun Roy has been celebrated recently?

- 250th

• Under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), the Ministry of Culture is celebrating the 250th birth anniversary of Shri Raja Ram Mohan Roy from 22nd May 2022 to 22nd May 2023.
• Ram Mohan Roy (22 May 1772 – 27 September 1833) was an Indian reformer, and one of the founders of the Brahmo Sabha in 1828.
• He was given the title of Raja by the Mughal Emperor Akbar II.

 

4. Recently who has been re-appointed as its Managing Director and Executive Officer (MD & CEO) by IT giant Infosys?

- Salil Parekh

• IT company Infosys has re-appointed Salil Parekh as the company's chief executive officer and managing director, with effect from July 1, 2022, for a period of five years till March 31, 2027, subject to shareholders' approval.
• Infosys
• Infosys Limited is an Indian multinational information technology company providing business consulting, information technology, and outsourcing services.
• Founded: 02 July 1981
• HQ: Bangalore, Karnataka
• Chairman: Nandan Nilekani

 

5. On which day ''International Day for Biological Diversity'' has been observed recently?

- May 22

• The "International Day for Biological Diversity" is observed at the initiative of the United Nations, which highlights that biodiversity is the answer to many sustainable development challenges.
• The theme for the "International Day 2022 for Biological Diversity" is: "Building a shared future for all life" ("Building a shared future for all life").

 

6. Recently which state government has launched the "Sambhav" (SAMBHAV) portal for redressal of complaints related to energy?

- Uttar Pradesh

• Uttar Pradesh Energy and Urban Development Minister Arvind Sharma has launched the 'SAMBHAV' (Systemic Administration Mechanism for Bringing Happiness and Value-SAMBHAV) portal for redressal of public grievances and monitoring of programs and schemes of both the departments.
• Uttar Pradesh
• Capital: Lucknow
• CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
• Governor: Anandiben Patel

 

7. Recently the fourth coordinated patrol "Corbett" has been launched between the navies of India and which country?

- Bangladesh

• The fourth coordinated patrol "Corbett" between the navies of India and Bangladesh has been launched in the North Bay of Bengal.
• Indian Navy
• Established: 26 January 1950
• Navy Chief: R Hari Kumar
• Navy Day: 4 December
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• Bangladesh
• Capital: Dhaka
• PM: Sheikh Hasina
• President: Abdul Hamid

 

8. In which country the "Quad Summit 2022" has been organized?

- Japan

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Japan on a two-day visit to attend a summit of the Quad leaders, which aims to further strengthen cooperation among the member countries of the influential grouping and discuss developments in the strategic Indo-Pacific region.
• India, the US, Japan, and Australia are involved in the quad or quadrilateral security talks.
• Japan
• Capital: Tokyo
• Currency: Japanese Yen
• PM: Fumio Kishida
• Emperor: Naruhito

 

9. With which country has the Government of India signed an agreement for cooperation in the field of health and medicine?

- St. Vincent and the Grenadines

• The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines will have two MoUs with the Government of India - on the automatic exchange of information and assistance in the collection of taxes. The other MoU will be on Health and Medicine.
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Capital: Kingstown
• Currency: Eastern Caribbean

 

10. Recently who has been sworn in as the President of East Timor?

- Jose Ramos-Horta

• Nobel laureate 'Jose Ramos-Horta' has been sworn in as the President of East Timor.
• East Timor
• Capital: Dili
• Currency: US$

 

11. Who has recently won the 'Hockey India Sub Junior Women's National Championship' title?

- Haryana

• Haryana Hockey team emerged as the winner of 'Hockey India Sub-Junior Women's National Championship 2022' by defeating Hockey Jharkhand 2-0 in the final.
• 'Hockey India Sub Junior Women's National Championship' has been organized in Imphal, the capital of Manipur.

 

12. Where has the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum been organized recently?

- Davos (Switzerland)

• The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum has started in Davos, Switzerland.
• The Indian delegation is being led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal during the five-day meeting.
• WEF: World Economic Forum
• Established: 24 January 1971
• HQ: Cologny, Switzerland
• Executive Chairman: Klaus Schwab

 

13. Recently who has won the title of Spanish Grand Prix?

- Max Verstappen

• Red Bull's racing driver, Max Verstappen defeated Charles Leclerc of Monaco to win the Spanish Grand Prix title.
• Max Verstappen is a racing driver for Red Bull, Netherlands.

 

14. Recently who has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi?

- Vinay Kumar Saxena

• Vinay Kumar Saxena will be the 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, succeeding outgoing Anil Baijal who resigned from the post of Lieutenant Governor of Delhi citing personal reasons.
• Saxena is the current chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), an organization under the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.
• Delhi
• Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal
• Lieutenant Governor: Vinai Kumar Saxena
• Delhi Police Commissioner: Rakesh Asthana
• Lokayukta: Harish Chanra Mishra

 

15. Where has the 8th "International Yoga Day 2022" been announced to be organized?

- Mysore

• The main event of the 8th International Day of Yoga (IDY-2022) performance will be held on 21 June 2022 in Mysore, Karnataka.
• Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in India.
• The date of June 21 was suggested by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in his UN address in 2014, which was unanimously accepted by the United Nations.

 

16. On which day "World Turtle Day" has been observed recently?

- May 23

• World Turtle Day is celebrated every year on 23 May to raise awareness about the importance of turtles in the environment and how to help turtles survive and thrive in their natural habitat.
• The theme of "World Turtle Day" 2022: "Celebrate Ask Everyone to Love and Save Turtles"

 

17. In which country the "Quad Summit 2022" has been organized?

- Japan

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Japan on a two-day visit to attend a summit of the Quad leaders, which aims to further strengthen cooperation among the member countries of the influential grouping and discuss developments in the strategic Indo-Pacific region.
• India, the US, Japan, and Australia are involved in the quad or quadrilateral security talks.
• Japan
• Capital: Tokyo
• Currency: Japanese Yen
• PM: Fumio Kishida
• Emperor: Naruhito

 

18. Recently which international organization has formed an alliance to accelerate Indian climate action?

- World Economic Forum (WEF)

• The World Economic Forum (WEF) announced a new "Alliance of CEO Climate Action Leaders India" which will work towards fast-tracking the decarbonization pathway along with India's net-zero journey.
• The coalition will serve as a high-level platform to support business leaders in planning and implementing plans and programs to achieve climate goals, including net-zero economic growth.
• WEF: World Economic Forum
• Established: 24 January 1971
• HQ: Cologny, Switzerland
• Executive Chairman: Klaus Schwab

 

19. Recently, under whose chairmanship RBI has constituted a panel to review customer service standards in banks, and NBFCs?

- B P Kanungo

• The Reserve Bank of India has constituted a committee to review the effectiveness, adequacy, and quality of customer service in banks, NBFCs, and other entities regulated by it.
• The six-member committee is headed by former RBI deputy governor BP Kanungo.
• RBI: Reserve Bank of India
• HQ: Mumbai
• Established: 1 April 1935
• Nationalization: 01 January 1949
• Governor: Shaktikanta Das
• Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael Debabrata Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao 4. T Rabi Sankar

 

20. Recently who has been honored with the 'Sangeet Kalanidhi Award 2022'?

- Lalgudi GJR Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi

• Sangeet Kalanidhi Awards for 2020, 2021, and 2022 have been announced by the Sangeet Akademi.
• Sangeet Kalanidhi Award 2020: Famous singer Neyveli R Santangopalan
• Sangeet Kalanidhi Award 2021: Eminent mridangam artist Thiruvarur Bhaktavatsalam
• Sangeet Kalanidhi Award 2022: Violin duo Lalgudi GJR Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi

 

21. Recently who has become the first batsman to hit 701 fours in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL)?

- Shikhar Dhawan

• Shikhar Dhawan, playing for the 'Punjab Kings' team of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has become the first batsman to hit 701 fours. After Shikhar Dhawan, David Warner is in second and third place with 577 fours and Virat Kohli with 576 fours.
• Shikhar Dhawan has also become the second player after Virat Kohli to score 6000 runs in IPL history.
• Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul of Lucknow Super Giants have made the biggest partnership for the first wicket in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
• This is the first time in IPL that a team has made an opening partnership for 20 overs while batting first.
• Quinton de Kock hit an unbeaten 140 off 70 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders while KL Rahul smashed an unbeaten 68 to set a new IPL record with a partnership of 210 runs in 20 overs.
• Ravichandran Ashwin has become the first cricketer to retire in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, playing for the Rajasthan Royals team.
• Dwayne Bravo, playing in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, has overtaken Lasith Malinga (170) to become the highest wicket-taker in IPL history with 171 wickets.
• The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 is being organized entirely in India.
• A total of 74 matches will be played from 26 March to 29 May 2022 in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.
• Two new teams 'Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans' have joined the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.
• A total of 10 teams (Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants) are involved in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. are happening |

 

22. Recently which airline company has been given permission by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to start the service?

- Jet Airways

• DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) has given Air Operator Permit to Jet Airways.
• This has allowed the airline to resume commercial flight operations after being shut down for more than three years.
• The airline aims to start operations in the second quarter i.e. between July and September.
• DGCA: Directorate General of Civil Aviation
• HQ: New Delhi
• Director-General: Arun Kumar
•  
• Jet Airways
• Founded: 01 April 1992
• Founder: Naresh Goyal
• HQ: Mumbai
• CEO: Sanjiv Kapoor

 

23. Which country has won the most medals in the recently held 12th Women's World Boxing Championships (WWBC)?

- Turkey

• In the 12th Women's World Boxing Championships (WWBC), Turkey was topped with five gold and two bronze medals.
• The 12th Women's World Boxing Championship (WWBC) was held in Istanbul, Turkey from 8 to 20 May 2022.
• India has been successful in getting a total of 3 medals in this competition with one gold and two bronze medals.
• Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen (Telangana) won the gold medal for India.
• AIBA (Now 'IBA'): The International Boxing Association
• Established: 1946
• HQ: Lausanne, Switzerland

 

24. Veteran communist leader has passed away recently, what is his name?

- Shivaji Patnaik

• Veteran communist leader and three-time Member of Parliament Shivaji Patnaik passed away in Odisha.
• He was 93 years old. Shivaji Patnaik is praised as the founder of CPI (Marxist) in Odisha.
• Born on 10 August 1930, the veteran leader joined the state's student movement at the age of 17, while studying at Renshaw College.

 

25. Where has the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum been organized recently?

- Davos (Switzerland)

• The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum started in Davos, Switzerland.
• The Indian delegation is being led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal during the five-day meeting.
• WEF: World Economic Forum
• Established: 24 January 1971
• HQ: Cologny, Switzerland
• Executive Chairman: Klaus Schwab

 

26. What is the rank of India in the 'Travel and Tourism Development Index' released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) recently?

- 54th

• India is ranked 54th with a loss of 8 places in the 'Travel and Tourism Development Index' released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
• Japan has been ranked first, the United States second, Spain third, France fourth, and Germany fifth in the 'Travel and Tourism Development Index' released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
• WEF: World Economic Forum
• Established: 24 January 1971
• HQ: Cologny, Switzerland
• Executive Chairman: Klaus Schwab

 

27. Recently who has been selected for the Lifetime Achievement Award of Tamil Literary Garden, Canada?

- A. R. Venkatachalapathy

• A. R. Venkatachalapathy has been selected for the Lifetime Achievement Award (Eyal Award) of Tamil Literary Garden, Canada, for 2021.
• The Iyal Award is a lifetime achievement award given every year to a person who has made a very significant contribution to the development or study of Tamil literature.

 

28. Recently which state has become the first Indian state to roll out drones in the healthcare sector?

- Uttarakhand

• Uttarakhand has become the first Indian state to roll out drones in the healthcare sector.
• It has been brought by Radcliffe Labs with its first commercial drone flight in the healthcare sector of the country.
• Uttarakhand
• Capital: 1. Dehradun(winter) 2. Gairsain (Summer)
• Formation: 09 November 2000
• Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
• Governor: Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh

 

29. Recently who has been included in the world's 100 most influential people of 2022 by Time Magazine?

- Gautam Adani

• Supreme Court lawyer Karuna Nundi, business tycoon Gautam Adani and prominent Kashmiri human rights activist Khurram Parvez have been named among the 100 most influential people in the world for 2022 by Time Magazine.
• TIME Magazine is an American magazine and news company.
• It was established in 1923.

 

30. Which mobile app has been recently launched by the National Health Authority (NHA)?

- ABHA

• ABHA: Ayushman Bharat health account
• As part of its flagship scheme of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), the National Health Authority (NHA) has announced the launch of a new Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) mobile application.
• The ABHA mobile application enables the user to create an ABHA address (username) which can be linked to the 14-digit generated ABHA number.
• CEO of National Health Authority (NHA): Dr. RS Sharma

 

31. Recently who has been re-elected as the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

- Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

• The World Health Organization has reappointed Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as the Director-General of WHO for a second term with effect from 16 August 2022.
• WHO: World Health Organization
• Established: 7 April 1948
• HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
• President: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

 

32. 'Total Energy' company has announced to buy a stake in Adani Group's hydrogen business, 'Total Energy' is a company of which country?

- France

• French oil and gas major, 'Total Energy' has announced to buy over 10% stake in Adani Group's hydrogen business.
• France
• Capital: Paris
• Currency: Euro, CPF Franc
• PM: Elisabeth Borne
• President: Emmanuel Macron

 

33. What is the rank of the Indian Air Force in the “World Air Power Ranking of 2022” ranking released by the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) recently?

- 3rd

• Indian Air Force ranks third in the "World Air Power Ranking of 2022" ranking released by the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA).
• In this report, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has been placed above the Chinese aviation-based armed forces (PLAAF), the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), the Israeli aviation-based armed forces, and the French Air and Space Force.
• The United States Air Force (USAF) is at the first position in the "World Air Power Ranking of 2022" ranking.

 

34. On which day "World Thyroid Awareness Day" has been observed recently?

- May 25

• World Thyroid Day is observed on 25 May to promote awareness and understanding of thyroid diseases, their symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
• The theme of “World Thyroid Awareness Day”: “It’s Not You, It’s Your Thyroid” (“It’s not you. It’s your thyroid”)

 

35. Who has represented India in the recently held BRICS Culture Ministers' meeting?

- Meenakshi Lekhi

• Indian representation in the 7th BRICS Culture Ministers' meeting was done through video conferencing by the Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi.
• The 7th BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting has been hosted by China.
• BRICS: A group of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa
• Established: June 2006
• HQ: Shanghai, China

 

36. Where has the fourth "Shirui Lily Festival 2022" been celebrated recently?

- Manipur

• The fourth edition of the state-level "Shirui Lily Festival 2022" has been celebrated in Manipur.
• This annual festival is organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur with the aim of creating and raising awareness about the Shirui Lily flower which is also the state flower of Manipur.
• Manipur
• Capital: Imphal
• Formation: 21 January 1972
• CM: N. Biren Singh
• Governor: La Ganesan

 

37. Where has the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum been organized recently?

- Davos (Switzerland)

• The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum started in Davos, Switzerland.
• The Indian delegation is being led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal during the five-day meeting.
• WEF: World Economic Forum
• Established: 24 January 1971
• HQ: Cologny, Switzerland
• Executive Chairman: Klaus Schwab

 

38. Which exercise has been done recently between the navies of India and Bangladesh?

- Bongosagar

• The third edition of the "Bongosagar" exercise between the navies of India and Bangladesh has been conducted at Mongla Port in Bangladesh.
• The naval ships Kora and Sumedh' from the Indian Navy have participated in the exercise.
• Indian Navy
• Established: 26 January 1950
• Navy Chief: R Hari Kumar
• Navy Day: 4 December

 

39. Recently who has become the first woman fighter aviator of the Indian Army?

- Captain Abhilasha Barak

• Captain Abhilasha Barak (Haryana) has become the first woman officer to join the Army Aviation Corps as a Combat Aviator after completing the Combat Army Aviation Course.
• CDS: Chief of Defense Staff?
• Chief of Army Staff: General Manoj Pandey
• Vice Chief of Army Staff: BS Raju (Baggavalli Somashekar Raju)
• Chief of the Air Force: Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari
• Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral R. Hari Kumar

 

40. On which day "Commonwealth Day" has been celebrated recently?

- May 24

• "Commonwealth Day" is celebrated every year on 24 May by 54 Commonwealth countries to recognize the common values ​​of the Commonwealth and peace, equality, and democracy.
• The theme of 'Commonwealth Day' 2022: is 'Delivering a Common Future'

 

41. Which indigenous tuberculosis infection skin test has been recently launched by the Union Health Minister?

- 'c-TB'

• Indigenous tuberculosis infection skin test 'c-TB' has been launched by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
• A 'Made in India' Tuberculosis (TB) infection skin test called 'C-TB' was introduced at the 35th Board meeting of "Stop TB Partnership" through video-conferencing in Delhi.

 

42. Which supercomputer has been recently inaugurated at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli?

- Param Porul

• 'PARAM PORUL' state-of-the-art supercomputer has been inaugurated at NIT Tiruchirappalli.
• It is dedicated to the nation under the National Supercomputing Mission, a joint initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Department of Science and Technology.
• Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology: Dr. Jitendra Singh

 

43. Recently who has resigned from the post of President of the Indian Olympic Association?

- Narendra Batra

• Narendra Batra has resigned as the President of the Indian Olympic Association.
• Narinder Batra has decided to step down as the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) at the end of his tenure to focus more on his work as the head of the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
• IOA: Indian Olympic Association
• Established: 1927
• HQ: New Delhi
• President:? (Narinder Batra-Step Dpwn)

 

44. Recently who has been awarded the Excellence Award at the French Riviera Film Festival?

- Nawazuddin Siddiqui

• Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been honored with the Excellence Award at the French Riviera Film Festival.
• Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been honored with international awards for his contribution to cinema.
• He is the only actor to have officially selected and screened eight films at the Cannes Film Festival.

 

45. The recently released book "Listen to Your Heart: The London Adventure" has been authored by?

- Ruskin Bond

• Ruskin Bond released his latest book "Listen to Your Heart: The London Adventure" on his 88th birthday (19 May 2022).
• The book sheds light on how he spent four years of his life in the Channel Islands and England.
• Ruskin Bond was born in Kasauli in 1934 and grew up in Dehradun, Shimla, Jamnagar, and New Delhi.
• His first novel was "The Room on the Roof".
• Ruskin Bond has been honored with Padma Shri (1999) and Padma Bhushan (2014).

 

46. On which day "International Missing Children's Day" has been celebrated recently?

- May 25

• International Day of Missing Children is observed on 25 May to create awareness about child abduction and educate the general public on measures to protect and protect their children.

 

47. Recently who has been appointed as the chairman of Committee B of the 75th World Health Assembly?

- Rajesh Bhushan

• Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary in the Government of India has been appointed as the Chairman of Committee B of the 75th World Health Assembly.
• Committee B mainly discusses administrative and financial matters of the World Health Organization (WHO). Each year, the World Health Assembly has a long and complex list of responses to health challenges and reviews, and the Assembly functions through two committees - A and B.
• WHO: World Health Organization
• Established: 7 April 1948
• HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
• President: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

 

48. Where has the first National Conference of Women Legislators been inaugurated recently?

- Thiruvananthapuram

• The first-ever National Conference of Women Legislators in India has been inaugurated by the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in the capital of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
• Kerala
• Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
• CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
• Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan

 

49. Recently the novel "Tomb of Sand" has become the first novel translated from Hindi to win the International Booker Prize, this novel has been written by?

- Geetanjali Shree

• Hindi author Geetanjali Shree's novel, "Tomb of Sand", has won the International Booker Prize, and has become the first novel translated from Hindi to do so.
• Gitanjali Shree is not only the first Hindi winner of the award, but it is also the first time that a book is originally written in an Indian language and has won the Booker Prize.
• The Booker Prize is given each year for a book that has been translated from another language into English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland.
• 50,000 Euro is awarded as a prize.
• The first Booker Prize was awarded in 1969.

 

50. Where has the "Global Organic Expo 2022" been organized recently?

- New Delhi

• The 3rd "Global Organic Expo 2022" has been held at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa, New Delhi.
• The 3rd "Global Organic Expo 2022" endeavors to create an important platform for organic producers, aggregators, processors, value chain integrators, and industry partners by providing a global level conference with the theme "Profitability for Humanity".
• Former Sikkim CM and SDF President, Pawan Chamling has been invited as a special guest.
• IARI: Indian Agricultural Research Institute

 

51. Recently what percentage of India's GDP growth rate has been estimated by rating agency Moody's for the financial year 2022-23?

- 8.8%

• Rating agency Moody's has reduced India's GDP growth rate to 8.8% from its previous estimate of 9.1% for the fiscal year 2022-23.
• Moody's is an American business and financial services company.

 

52. Recently, the budget of how much amount has been presented by the Uttar Pradesh government for the financial year 2023?

- ₹6.15 lakh crore

• For the newly formed second term of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Uttar Pradesh government has presented a budget of ₹ 6,15,518.97 for the financial year 2023.
• Uttar Pradesh
• Capital: Lucknow
• CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
• Governor: Anandiben Patel

 

53. How many medals have been won by the Indian team in the recently held 1st Bahrain Para-Badminton International Championship?

- 23 medals

• 23 medals have been won by the Indian team in the first Bahrain Para-Badminton International Championship.
• The first Bahrain Para-Badminton International Championship was held in Manama, the capital of Bahrain.
• Bahrain
• Capital: Manama
• Currency: Bahraini Dinar

 

54. Recently MUFG Bank got permission to set up a branch in GIFT City, MUFG Bank is the bank of which country?

- Japan

• MUFG Bank has obtained necessary approvals from International Financial Services Center Authority in India and Financial Services Agency in Japan for opening a branch in Gujarat International Financial Tec-City (GIFT City).
• Japan
• Capital: Tokyo
• Currency: Japanese Yen
• PM: Fumio Kishida
• Emperor: Naruhito

 

55. Recently India's Adani Group acquired the franchise team in which country's T20 cricket league?

- United Arab Emirates (UAE)

• Adani Sportsline has entered into franchise cricket by acquiring a franchise in the premier T20 league of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• The T20 League of the UAE is an annual event licensed by the Emirates Cricket Board.
• United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Capital: Abu Dhabi
• Currency: UAE Dirham
• President: Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
• Crown Prince:

 

56. Which initiative has been launched by the Delhi Customs Board to track the container?

- NIGAH

• The Chief Commissioner, Delhi Customs Zone, Mr. Surjit Bhujbal inaugurated the project 'Nigah' at ICD Garhi Harsaru, Gurugram.
• Project NIGAH is an initiative to track containers using ICTM (ICD Container Tracking Module) which will help in better visibility of container movement inside ICD.
• Delhi
• Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal
• Lieutenant Governor: Vinai Kumar Saxena
• Delhi Police Commissioner: Rakesh Asthana
• Lokayukta: Harish Chanra Mishra

 

57. Recently which has become the first metro city in India to get its own Biodiversity Register?

- Kolkata

• Kolkata is the first metro city in the country to prepare a comprehensive register of biodiversity.
• The Kolkata Municipal Corporation released the People's Biodiversity Register (PBR), a document with details of the varieties of flowers and fauna in the city as well as its land use and human activities.
• West Bengal
• Capital: Kolkata
• Formation: 26 January 1950
• CM: Mamata Banerjee
• Governor: Jagdeep Dhankhar

 

58. Recently the net-worth requirement for setting up Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units for non-bank entities has been reduced from 100 crores to how much by RBI?

- ₹25 crore

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed norms for non-bank entities to set up Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units (BBPOUs), reducing the net-worth requirement from Rs 100 crore to Rs 25 crore.
• RBI: Reserve Bank of India
• HQ: Mumbai
• Established: 1 April 1935
• Nationalization: 01 January 1949
• Governor: Shaktikanta Das
• Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael Debabrata Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao 4. T Rabi Sankar

 

59. Where has India's largest "Drone Festival 2022" been inaugurated recently?

- Delhi

• India's biggest drone festival, "India Drone Utsav 2022" has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Delhi.
• India Drone Festival 2022 will see participation from over 1600 delegates including government officials, armed forces, central armed police forces, public sector units (PSUs), foreign diplomats, private companies as well as drone startups, etc.
• The Prime Minister's Office mentioned that more than 70 exhibitors will showcase various use cases of drones at the Drone Mahotsav. The Prime Minister's Office further said that the India Drone Festival 2022 will also see a virtual award of drone pilot certificates, panel discussions, product launches, demonstration of 'Made in India' drone taxi prototypes, and flight demonstrations.

60. Recently which state has been awarded the "Skoch Award" in the field of education?

- West Bengal

• The "Star of Governance-Skoch Award in Education" award has been given for the positive change in the field of education in West Bengal.
• The Skoch Awards were instituted in 2003 to recognize people, projects, and institutions who put in extra effort to make India a better nation.
• West Bengal
• Capital: Kolkata
• Formation: 26 January 1950
• CM: Mamata Banerjee
• Governor: Jagdeep Dhankhar

61. Where has the world's first nano urea (liquid) plant been inaugurated recently?

- Kalol (Gujarat)

• The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has inaugurated the world's first Nano Urea (Liquid) Plant manufactured at Indian Farmers Fertilizer Corporation Limited (IFFCO) in Kalol, Gujarat.
• The Nano Urea (Liquid) plant has been built at a cost of around Rs 175 crore to help farmers increase productivity and increase their income.
• Gujarat
• Formation: 01 May 1960
• Capital: Gandhinagar
• CM: Bhupendra Patel
• Governor: Acharya Devvrat

62. According to the recent RBI Bank Note Survey report, which banknote is being liked the most?

- ₹100

• According to the report released by RBI, ₹ 100 banknote is the most and ₹ 2000 banknote is being liked the least.
• Among the coins, the denomination of ₹ 5 was the most liked while ₹ 1 was the least liked.
• RBI: Reserve Bank of India
• HQ: Mumbai
• Established: 1 April 1935
• Nationalization: 01 January 1949
• Governor: Shaktikanta Das
• Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael Debabrata Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao 4. T Rabi Sankar

63. Recently who has become the first Dalit woman to be elected as the Mayor of London Council?

- Mohinder K Midha

• Mohinder K Midha, an Indian-origin politician, has become the first Dalit woman to be elected as a mayor on the Council of London.
• United Kingdom
• Capital: London
• Currency: Pound Sterling
• PM: Boris Johnson

64. Recently who has become the first Indian to climb Mount Everest without the help of oxygen?

- Piyali Basak

• Piyali Basak has become the first Indian to climb Mount Everest without oxygen.
• Mount Everest is located on the border of Nepal and China.
• Mount Everest is the highest mountain peak in the world.
• The total height of Mount Everest is 8848.86 meters in which an increase of 86 centimeters has been recorded recently.

65. Recently on which day the death anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru has been observed?

- May 27

• Every year on May 27, the death anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India is celebrated.
• Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India as well as the Prime Minister who served as Prime Minister for the longest period of 17 years.
• Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was born on 14 November 1889 and died on 27 May 1964.

66. Recently who has been appointed as the acting chairman of Lokpal?

- Pradeep Kumar Mohanty

• President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Justice Pradeep Kumar Mohanty as the acting chairman of the Lokpal.
• Pradeep Kumar Mohanty has been appointed as the acting chairman of Lokpal after the retirement of former Lokpal chairman Pinaki Chandra Ghosh.
• What is Ombudsman?
• Anti-corruption authority or Lokpal body that represents the public interest in India
• It consists of a chairman and 8 members with a term of 5 years.
• First Chairman of Lokpal: Pinaki Chandra Ghosh

67. With which country has the Government of India recently signed an agreement for positive climate action?

- United Arab Emirates (UAE)

• In the presence of Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav, UP Environment Minister in the Government of India, an agreement has been signed with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for positive climate action.
• The basic objective of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is to establish a framework to facilitate and enhance bilateral cooperation on climate action and contribute to the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
• United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Capital: Abu Dhabi
• Currency: UAE Dirham
• President: Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
• Crown Prince:

68. Where has India's first Industrial Biotech Park been inaugurated recently?

- Jammu

• Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated North India's first Industrial Biotech Park at Ghati in Kathua, Jammu.
• The Biotech Park will act as a hub for the emergence of new ideas and will act as a strong platform to support agri-entrepreneurs, startups, farmers, scholars, and students.
• Jammu & Kashmir
• J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
• J & K Capital: 1. Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar (Summer)

69. By what name has the Indian Navy's Protection Ship been launched recently?

- INS Director

• Indian Navy's survey ship "INS Director" built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has been launched.
• Indian Navy
• Established: 26 January 1950
• Navy Chief: R Hari Kumar
• Navy Day: 4 December

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