1. Which company launched an initiative named ‘Student’s Club’ for academic and extracurricular needs of students?
[A] Amazon
[B] Flipkart
[C] Jiomart
[D] Walmart
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Correct Answer: B [Flipkart]
Notes:
Flipkart has launched an initiative to cater to millions of Indian students and support their academic and extracurricular interests.
The e-commerce firm has launched a dedicated virtual storefront on its app, called the ‘Flipkart Student’s Club’. This store will include several brands, offering a wide selection to enhance the shopping experience of students.
2. Which is the nodal agency of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)?
[A] ICMR
[B] AIIMS
[C] NHA
[D] Niti Aayog
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Correct Answer: C [NHA]
Notes:
The National Health Authority (NHA) under its flagship scheme of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has launched a public dashboard. It has information on the mission’s progress at state level.
The dashboard will display detailed information on core registries under the mission – Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) numbers, Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR) and Health Facility Registry (HFR).
3. What are the new annual premium rates of PMJJBY and PMSBY respectively, with effect from June 1, 2022?
[A] Rs 520 and Rs 40
[B] Rs 436 and Rs 20
[C] Rs 400 and Rs 40
[D] Rs 350 and Rs 30
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Correct Answer: B [Rs 436 and Rs 20]
Notes:
The government raised the premium for Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), to make them economically viable.
The premium rate of PMJJBY has been revised upward to Rs 1.25 per day, with an increase from Rs 330 to Rs 436 annually. The annual premium for PMSBY has been hiked from Rs 12 to Rs 20. The new premium rates are effective from June 1, 2022.
4. What is the theme of the ‘World No Tobacco Day 2022’?
[A] Tobacco: A Threat to our Humanity
[B] Tobacco: A Threat to our Environment
[C] Tobacco: A Threat to Health
[D] Dangers of smoking
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Correct Answer: B [Tobacco: A Threat to our Environment]
Notes:
World No Tobacco Day is observed on May 31 every year to create awareness of the dangers of smoking, tobacco companies and their business practices.
This year’s theme for World No Tobacco Day 2022 is ‘Tobacco: A Threat to our Environment.’ Nearly 3.5 million hectares of land are destroyed every year to grow tobacco. As per the United Nations, consumption of tobacco kills more than 8 million people every year.
5. Libreville is the capital of which city, recently visited by the Vice President of India?
[A] Senegal
[B] Gabon
[C] Guinea
[D] Cameroon
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Correct Answer: B [Gabon]
Notes:
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu is on a visit to Gabon, Senegal, and Qatar, the first visit from India at the level of Vice President to the three countries.
Libreville is the capital of the Central- African country Gabon. The Vice President reiterated the commitment of the Government of India to be Gabon’s reliable partner. The bilateral trade between the countries reached USD 1.12 billion in 2021-22.
6. The ‘International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories’ is observed in which month?
[A] April
[B] May
[C] June
[D] July
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Correct Answer: B [May]
Notes:
The ‘International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories’ is observed from May 25 to May 31.
In the UN Charter, a Non-Self-Governing Territory is defined as a Territory “whose people have not yet attained a full measure of self-government.” At present, there are 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories remaining.
7. In which month of 2022, did the GST revenues crossed the Rs 1.40 lakh crore mark for the first time since inception?
[A] February 2022
[B] March 2022
[C] April 2022
[D] May 2022
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Correct Answer: B [March 2022]
Notes:
GST revenue for May was recorded at nearly Rs 1.41 lakh crore, a 44 per cent increase over the same month last year, as per the Finance Ministry.
This is the fourth time that the monthly GST collection has crossed Rs 1.40 lakh crore mark since the inception of GST and the third straight month since March 2022. In March GST revenues were at Rs 1.42 lakh crore, while in February it was at Rs 1.33 lakh crore.
8. What is the position of India in the Asia Cup hockey tournament 2022?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Third]
Notes:
India beat Japan for the second time in the eight-team tournament to win bronze in the Asia Cup hockey in Jakarta.
South Korea beat Malaysia 2-1 in the final match to clinch the gold medal. South Korea won the Asia Cup for the fifth time, the most in the list. India and Pakistan have won the Asia cup title thrice.
9. What is the name given to robots that are flexible which can be programme to execute specific tasks?
[A] Flexi Robots
[B] Soft Robots
[C] Super Robots
[D] Multi-task Robots
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Correct Answer: B [Soft Robots]
Notes:
Soft robots are robots that are flexible and unlike traditional robots can be used to perform more delicate functions.
Soft robots can be programmed to execute specific tasks such as reaching into difficult gaps or holding onto delicate objects.
10. India signed a ‘Vision statement for defence cooperation’ with which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Israel
[C] Italy
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [Israel]
Notes:
India and Israel adopted a ‘Vision statement’ for strengthening defence cooperation in future. The statement marked 30 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Israeli counterpart held bilateral talks in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed defence cooperation and the global and regional defence scenario. Israel recently signed the instrument of ratification of the International Solar Alliance.