- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 13
- Next Page »
A Learning Portal from Recruitment India
Which Indian state is the first to set up a Gene Bank Project?
West Bengal
Maharashtra
Telangana
Kerala
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation
Maharashtra has announced to set up a ‘Gene bank project’, to conserve native and endangered animals, crops, and marine and biological species. It will be implemented by the Maharashtra State Biodiversity Board (MSBB) and Rs 172.39 crore has been allocated for the next five years.
The project will work on seven themes — marine, crop, veterinary, freshwater, grassland biodiversity, protection and management of forest right areas, and regeneration of forests. The project will focus on mitigating the impact on the food chain due to climate change.
Workspace
Atal Innovation Mission has launched the 2nd edition of the _____________ on 28th April 2022.
New India Innovation Challenge (NIIC 2.0)
Smart India Hackathon 2022
Atal New India Challenge (ANIC 2.0)
Household India Challenge (HIC 2.0)
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
The correct answer is Atal New India Challenge (ANIC 2.0). Atal Innovation Mission launched phase 1 of the 2nd edition of the Atal New India Challenge (ANIC 2.0) on 28th April 2022. Atal New India Challenge is a flagship program of Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog
Workspace
Which is the first airline in Asia to use the ‘GAGAN’ satellite-based navigation system during landing?
SpiceJet
Air Asia
IndiGo
Air India
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
IndiGo became the first airline in Asia to use the indigenously developed satellite-based navigation system ‘GAGAN’ during landing.
The system has been jointly developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Indian Space Research Organisation. It provides corrections to the global positioning system (GPS) signal to improve air traffic management, with the help of reference and uplink stations.
Workspace
Who inaugurated the ‘SemiconIndia Conference 2022’ to boost semiconductor production in India?
Piyush Goyal
PM Narendra Modi
Rajnath Singh
President Ram Nath Kovind
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation
It’s a collective aim to establish India as one of the key partners in the global semiconductors supply chain, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday as he inaugurated the three-day SemiconIndia Conference, 2022, which will be held from April 29 to May 1.
Workspace
TCS Krishnan Ramanujam has been appointed as Chairperson of ____ for 2022-23.
FICCI
DSCI
Nasscom
ASSOCHAM
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
IT industry body Nasscom has appointed Tata Consultancy Services’ Krishnan Ramanujam as its chairperson for 2022-23. Krishnan, who is president – of the enterprise growth group at TCS, was earlier vice-chairperson of Nasscom.
Workspace
Who among the following has won the first gold of the Khelo University Games 2021?
Komal Kohar
Vijay Kumar
Pradeep Singh
Siva Sridhar
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation
Maharshi Dayanand University’s Komal Kohar set the bar fairly high for all to follow when she won the first gold of the Khelo University Games 2021. Participating in the 45kg class weightlifting competition Kohar broke the record in all three categories (Snatch, Clean and Jerk, Combined) en route to gold.
Workspace
Which Bank has launched a digital ecosystem ‘InstaOD Plus’ for micro, small and medium enterprises?
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Axis Bank
ICICI Bank
HDFC Bank
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
MSMEs, who are customers of other banks, can avail of services from ICICI Bank’s digital ecosystem by logging in as a ‘Guest’ in the new version of InstaBIZ. ‘InstaOD Plus’ enables customers of any bank to avail of an overdraft instantly through a few clicks either on the new version of InstaBIZ or CIB.
Workspace
Which company has collaborated with the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) to set up 5,000 EV charging points?
Tata Power
Reliance Power Ltd
Adani Power
Torrent Power
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation
Tata Power has joined hands with the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), Maharashtra. The company will install up to 5,000 EV charging stations across the state
Workspace
Which Payments Bank has partnered with IndusInd Bank to offer fixed deposit (FD) facilities to its customers?
Fino Payments Bank
Airtel Payments Bank
Paytm Payments Bank
India Post Payments Bank
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation
Airtel Payments Bank has partnered with IndusInd Bank to offer fixed deposit (FD) facilities to its customers. A customer can open FD of Rs 500 up to Rs 190,000 on the Airtel Thanks app.
Workspace
Which company has expanded its strategic partnership with SBI Cards and Payments Services Ltd to power SBI Card’s digital transformation?
Tata Consultancy Services
Accenture
Cognizant
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has expanded its strategic partnership with SBI Cards and Payments Services Ltd to power SBI Card’s digital transformation. TCS had helped the SBI cards to transform its core cards sourcing platform and digitized a significant portion of the process.
Workspace
Which Small Finance Bank has partnered with Kyndryl, an IT infrastructure services provider for a period of 5 years for Digital & IT transformation?
Suryoday Small Finance Bank
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
ESAF Small Finance Bank
Jana Small Finance Bank
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation
Suryoday Small Finance Bank has partnered with New York, US-based Kyndryl, an IT infrastructure services provider for a period of 5 years
Workspace
Elvera Britto has passed away recently. She was the captain of which sport’s Indian women’s team?
Hockey
Wrestling
Cricket
Football
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation
The 81-yearold former India captain and proven administrator passed away on Tuesday morning following a heart attack at the city hospital where she was admitted last week. The demise of the prolific player brought the curtain down on a glorious chapter not just in Karnataka but in Indian hockey.
Workspace
Which is the first Indian company to hit the Rs 19 lakh crore market valuation mark in intra-day trade?
Reliance Industries Limited
Tata Consultancy Services
HDFC Bank
Infosys
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation
Reliance Industries on Wednesday became the first Indian company to hit the Rs 19 lakh crore market valuation mark in intra-day trade. Earlier in March, the company’s market valuation had gone past Rs 18 lakh crore. Last year on October 13, its market valuation went past the Rs 17 lakh crore mark.
Workspace
Which of the following has partnered with I&B Ministry to develop short videos highlighting the role of women changemakers?
Amazon Prime Video
Netflix
Disney+ Hotstar
SonyLIV
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation
Netflix India, in collaboration with the Information & Broadcasting Ministry, has released a series of short video series under a initiative called ‘Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniya’, highlighting the role of women achievers.
Workspace
Which city is hosting the Global Patidar Business Summit 2022?
Rajkot
Jamnagar
Surat
Ahmedabad
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
The Global Patidar Business Summit is being held in Surat, Gujarat. The three-day summit is organized every two years. The first two Summits were held in Gandhinagar in 2018 and 2020, and the current Summit is now being held in Surat.
Workspace
Which among the following projects has been awarded the Indian Building Congress (IBC) ‘Best Infrastructure Project’ award?
Chennai Tunnel
Koteshwar Diversion Tunnel
Atal Tunnel
Head Race Tunnel
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Engineering Marvel Atal Tunnel built in Rohtang of Himachal Pradesh received Indian Building Congress (IBC) ‘Best Infrastructure Project’ award on April 28, 2022, in New Delhi.
Workspace
Who has become the first overseas spinner to take 150 wickets in IPL?
Adam Zampa
Rashid Khan
Glenn Maxwell
Sunil Narine
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option DExplanation
MUMBAI: Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) Sunil Narine became the first overseas spinner in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to reach the 150-wicket milestone.
Workspace
The Peace, Unity, and Development Rally took place in which state on April 28th?
Bihar
Tripura
Meghalaya
Assam
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option DExplanation
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the Peace, Unity and Development rally in Assam’s Diphu. PM Modi also laid the foundation stone of various projects on veterinary science, agriculture, model government colleges among others, in Assam.
Workspace
Who is the author of “The Magic of Mangalajodi”?
Manoj Das
Amrit Kumar
Avinash Khemka
Abinash Mohapatra
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik released 2 books, a coffee table book titled “The Magic of Mangalajodi” by Avinash Khemka; and a compilation of the Sikh history of eastern India titled “My Research Works On Sikh History & Philosophy”, authored by Abinash Mahapatra
Workspace
Which of the following has signed a deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the development of Infra-Red Search and Track System (IRST) for Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jets?
Hipad Technology India
Indian Space Research Organization
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Bharat Electronics Limited
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option DExplanation
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Tuesday said it has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for co-development and co-production of long-range dual-band Infra-Red Search and Track System (IRST) for Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jets
Workspace
Kwar Hydro-electric project, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
Gujarat
Arunachal Pradesh
Jammu and Kashmir
Sikkim
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the investment of Rs 4,526.12 crore for the 540 MW Kwar hydroelectric project.
It is located on the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. The Kwar hydropower project will be implemented by Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Ltd (CVPPL), a joint venture company between NHPC Ltd and Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC).
Workspace
‘Digital India RISC-V Microprocessor (DIR-V) Program’ aims to create Microprocessors and achieve Silicon and Design wins by which year?
2030
2026
2025
2023
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option DExplanation
The Ministry of Electronics and IT launched the ‘Digital India RISC-V Microprocessor (DIR-V)’ program. It aims to enable the creation of Microprocessors and achieve industry-grade Silicon and Design wins by December 2023.
It also set milestones for commercial silicon of SHAKTI & VEGA and their design wins by December 2023. DIR-V will see partnerships with Startups, Academia, and Multinationals to make India, a RISC-V Talent Hub for the World as well as a supplier of RISC-V SoC (System on Chips) for Servers, Mobile devices, Automotive, IoT & Microcontrollers.
Workspace
Cabinet clears Rs ____ cr to upgrade 2G mobile sites in Naxal areas to 4G.
Rs 2,426 cr
Rs 3,146 cr
Rs 2,714 cr
Rs 1,427 cr
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation
The Union Cabinet has approved the up-gradation of 2G mobile sites to 4G in Naxal-hit areas at a cost of Rs 2,426 crore, Union Minister Anurag Thakur. The project is spread across the Naxal-affected area in 10 States and the task has been assigned to the State-owned telecom firm BSNL.
Workspace
Former Indian women’s player Elvera Britto dies at 81 in Bengaluru, she played which of the following sport?
Volleyball
Baseball
Badminton
Hockey
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option DExplanation
Indian hockey legend Elvera Britto died at the age of 81. Elvera, who started playing hockey at the age of 13, was the most notable among the trio and even captained the state team. Elvera Britto also captained the national team and was conferred the Arjuna Award in 1965.
Workspace
Who addresses the opening of Shri Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital in Fiji?
Ram Nath Kovind
Narendra Modi
Rajnath Singh
Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, addressed at the opening of Shri Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital in Fiji today via a video message.
Workspace
NASSCOM Appoints _____ as Chairperson For 2022-2023.
Hemant Soren
Krishnan Ramanujam
Madhabi Puri Buch
Arun Jaitley
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), has appointed Krishnan Ramanujam, President, Enterprise Growth Group at TCS, as its Chairperson for the period 2022-23. NASSCOM also announced the appointment of Anant Maheshwari, President of Microsoft India as its Vice-Chairperson for 2022-23.
Workspace
Which country withdrew from the UN World Tourism Organization ahead of a vote to suspend its membership?
France
Russia
Brazil
Ukraine
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation
Russia announced that it has decided to withdraw from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation ahead of the scheduled vote on their suspension. It was reported that they will most likely face suspension from the UN body after the vote due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Workspace
Which company become the first Indian company to hit the Rs 19 lakh crore market valuation mark?
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
Wipro.
Reliance Industries Limited.
Infosys.
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
Reliance Industries Limited has become the first Indian company to hit the Rs 19 lakh crore market valuation mark in intra-day trade. The market heavyweight stock jumped 1.85 percent to its record high of Rs 2,827.10 during the day on the BSE.
Workspace
In which state, India’s first ‘Amrit Sarovar’ has been completed as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav 2022?
Uttar Pradesh.
Kerala.
Bihar.
Uttarakhand.
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation
India’s first ‘Amrit Sarovar’ has been completed at Rampur’s Gram Panchayat Patwari, thanks to the efforts of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s government in Uttar Pradesh. As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, 75 water bodies will be developed and regenerated as part of the Amrit Sarovar initiative.
Workspace
Which village has become the nation’s first carbon-neutral panchayat, fully powered by solar energy?
Palli village, Samba district, Jammu
Kachai Village, Ukhrul district, Manipur
Kumbalangi village, Ernakulam district, Kerala
Jerri hamlet, Reasi district, Jammu & Kashmir
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated a 500 KV solar plant to the nation in the unassuming hamlet of Palli in Jammu and Kashmir’s border region of Samba making it the country’s first ‘carbon neutral panchayat.’
Workspace