IBPS PO 2021 — solved question paper

Q1. Tropical deforestation is one of the great challenges facing humanity. If we don’t slow it down soon, the chances of avoiding disastrous climate change, species loss and the disruption of indigenous and traditional people’s cultures grow slimmer. And this rapid deceleration will be possible only if the governments, farm sectors, rural communities, businesses and civil societies of tropical forest regions devise and implement effective strategies. In the long term, the goal of taming deforestation must be embedded in public policies, programs, business transactions and culture. To put it bluntly, political leaders who embrace the goal of taming deforestation must be electable. The jurisdictional approach can help to translate unilateral corporate deforestation pledges into collaborative agreements with local governments and farm sectors, building the political case for slowing deforestation. Choose the most appropriate title for the passage.

1. Tropical deforestation: A challenge to humanity
2. How to avoid climate change
3. The role of political leaders in slowing deforestation
4. Collaborative agreements to stop deforestation

Answer: Collaborative agreements to stop deforestation

The passage focuses on stopping deforestation through joint action by governments, businesses, communities, and civil society. The best title is the one that captures this cooperative strategy rather than only the environmental problem itself.

Q2. (a) is an important complement

1. (a) is an important complement
2. are the important complement
3. is the importance complement
4. are an important complements

Answer: (a) is an important complement

The subject is a gerund phrase, so it takes a singular verb. Also, the noun phrase needs the article and singular form to sound grammatically correct.

Q3. for increase rapidly with rising

1. for increase rapidly with rising
2. to increased rapid with rising
3. to increase rapidly with rising
4. to increase rapidly with risen

Answer: to increase rapidly with rising

The correct infinitive structure is needed here, and the adverb must modify the verb properly. The phrase that fits both grammar and meaning is the one using “to increase rapidly with rising.”

Q4. transition to as an opportunity for

1. transition to as an opportunity for
2. transition too as an opportunity to
3. transition to be an opportunity into
4. transition too as an opportunity of

Answer: transition too as an opportunity to

The sentence needs the adverb “too” and the infinitive marker “to” in the right places. This option forms a meaningful and grammatically correct phrase.

Q5. Children have chosen ‘anxiety’ as their Word of the Year for 2021, according to new research from Oxford University Press (OUP). What was the 2020 Oxford Children’s Word of the Year?

1. Well-being
2. Isolation
3. Coronavirus
4. Pandemic

Answer: Coronavirus

Oxford University Press selected 'coronavirus' as the 2020 Oxford Children’s Word of the Year because the pandemic strongly influenced children’s lives and vocabulary. Hence, coronavirus is correct.

Q6. Directions (10–11): After eight phases of election in Bengal, on 2 May, the ‘khela’ is over. TMC, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, achieved a clean sweep in the Bengal election despite strong opposition from the Bharatiya Janata Party. Top central ministers and chief ministers of BJP-ruled states also participated in rallies. While seated in a wheelchair with her injured left foot, rallies could not have been easy. But Didi scored, and her supporters and TMC cheered. Q10. I. TMC party workers started celebrations, and there was some news of violence between BJP and TMC workers. II. Out of 292 seats, TMC marked a major victory by winning 225 seats, and BJP did not touch the triple figure. Give answer: (a) If Statement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect. (b) If Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect. (c) If both the Statements I and II are independent causes. (d) If both the Statements I and II are effects of independent causes. (e) If both the Statements I and II are effects of some common causes.

1. If Statement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect.
2. If Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect.
3. If both the Statements I and II are independent causes.
4. If both the Statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Answer: If both the Statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both statements are consequences of the election outcome. Statement I follows from the victory and the resulting celebrations, while Statement II states the result itself. Neither statement causes the other, so they are effects of independent causes.

Q7. Jigmet Dolma, an SPO of Ladakh Police, has recently secured __ in the Dhaka Marathon 2021, organised in January 2021.

1. second
2. first
3. third
4. fourth

Answer: second

Jigmet Dolma secured second place in the Dhaka Marathon 2021. The question asks for her position in the race, and the correct option is second.

Q8. The Spices Board of India set an ambitious target in February 2021 of achieving an export value of $5 billion by 2025 and $10 billion by 2030.

1. 10
2. 15
3. 9
4. 50

Answer: 10

The Spices Board of India aimed for $5 billion by 2025 and $10 billion by 2030. Therefore, the missing value is 10.

Q9. Which of the following organizations are founding members of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), which was incorporated as a Section 8 company in December 2021? 1. Quality Council of India 2. Protean eGov Technologies Limited 3. National Payments Corporation of India 4. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

1. Only 1
2. Only 1, 2, and 3
3. Only 1 and 2
4. Only 3 and 4

Answer: Only 1, 2, and 3

ONDC was set up with founding members including the Quality Council of India, Protean eGov Technologies Limited, and the National Payments Corporation of India. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology supported the initiative, but it is not counted among the founding members in this list.

Q10. The Odisha government on Saturday evening sounded a warning for the cyclonic storm Gulab, which is expected to cross the coast between its southern districts and north Andhra Pradesh with wind speeds of 75-85 kmph on Sunday.

1. Only (A) - (B)
2. Both (A)-(B) and (C)-(E)
3. Only (A) - (E)
4. No rearrangement required

Answer: Only (A) - (E)

The sentence is already correctly arranged when read as: "The Odisha government on Saturday evening sounded a warning... on Sunday." No rearrangement is needed. Therefore, the correct option is Only (A) - (E).

Q11. SpaceX created a new world record by launching how many satellites on a single rocket in January 2021?

1. 125
2. 134
3. 143
4. 152

Answer: 143

In January 2021, SpaceX set a new world record by launching 143 satellites on a single rocket. This was part of a rideshare mission using a Falcon 9 rocket.

Q12. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2021 introduces an alternate insolvency resolution process for MSMEs, called PIRP. What does 'R' stand for in PIRP?

1. Recovery
2. Resolution
3. Rental
4. Retire

Answer: Resolution

PIRP stands for Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution Process. Therefore, the letter 'R' stands for Resolution.

Q13. Who among the following recently won the Peter Mackler Award, which is given for courageous and ethical journalism?

1. Robert Fisk
2. Paolo Borrometi
3. Kate Adie
4. Christiane Amanpour

Answer: Paolo Borrometi

The Peter Mackler Award honors courageous and ethical journalism. Paolo Borrometi, an Italian journalist known for anti-mafia reporting, won the award.

Q14. Reserve Bank of India announced the issue price for Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22 - Series VI. When was the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme launched?

1. 2016
2. 2017
3. 2018
4. 2015

Answer: 2015

The Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2015. It was introduced as an alternative to holding physical gold and is issued in tranches by the RBI. Hence, 2015 is correct.

Q15. Alok Sharma has taken sole charge as President of COP26, the United Nations Climate Summit, scheduled in which city?

1. Geneva
2. Bern
3. Glasgow
4. Beijing

Answer: Glasgow

COP26 refers to the 26th UN Climate Change Conference. It was held in Glasgow, Scotland, and Alok Sharma served as the President of COP26. Therefore, Glasgow is the correct answer.

Q16. Rearrange the following sentences (A), (C), (D), and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the question given below. A. The court further observed that it was known that eight people had been killed, and they were farmers and a journalist. B. Instilling a sense of urgency in the Government, a Bench also ordered the State to facilitate immediate medical care to the needy people. C. The Supreme Court on Thursday gave the Uttar Pradesh Government 24 hours to file a status report. D. Furthermore, the government of Uttar Pradesh has formed a special inquiry team to look into the incident. E. The status report is related to the identification of the First Information Report (FIR) registered on the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. Which of the following will be the first sentence after rearrangement?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Answer: C

Sentence C introduces the main event: the Supreme Court giving the Uttar Pradesh Government 24 hours to file a status report. The other sentences add details, observations, and follow-up actions, so C is the natural first sentence.

Q17. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Zomato’s request to acquire approximately what percentage stake in the online grocery platform Grofers India and its wholesale entity Hands on Trades?

1. 6.1
2. 7.9
3. 8.4
4. 9.3

Answer: 9.3

The CCI approved Zomato’s acquisition of about 9.3% stake in Grofers India and its wholesale entity Hands on Trades. This was part of a strategic investment in the company.

Q18. Which company became the first Indian company to hit a market capitalization of ₹9 lakh crore?

1. Tata
2. Wipro
3. Reliance
4. Infosys

Answer: Reliance

Reliance Industries became the first Indian company to cross the ₹9 lakh crore market capitalization mark. This was widely reported in financial news as a major milestone for Indian equity markets.

Q19. In June 2021, the RBI imposed a penalty of how many rupees on Mogaveera Co-operative Bank Limited due to deficiencies in regulatory compliance?

1. 6 lakh
2. 8 lakh
3. 10 lakh
4. 12 lakh

Answer: 12 lakh

The RBI imposed a penalty of ₹12 lakh on Mogaveera Co-operative Bank Limited in June 2021 for deficiencies in regulatory compliance. Such penalties are announced by the RBI in official press releases.

Q20. Paytm is the second-largest fintech IPO of 2021 globally, after Allfunds. What is the name of the parent company of Paytm?

1. Alphabet Inc.
2. Bundl Technologies
3. One97 Communications
4. Beats Electronics

Answer: One97 Communications

Paytm is the consumer-facing brand, while its parent company is One97 Communications. The other options are unrelated companies or incorrect names.

Q21. Recently, in December 2021, India and Bangladesh decided to mark which of the following as Maitri Diwas?

1. 6th October
2. 6th November
3. 6th December
4. 6th January

Answer: 6th December

India and Bangladesh decided to observe 6th December as Maitri Diwas in December 2021. The date is associated with India’s recognition of Bangladesh in 1971.

Q22. Recently, in February 2021, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was appointed as the seventh Director-General of the World Trade Organization, becoming the first woman to head the body. She belongs to which of the following countries? A) Ethiopia B) Nigeria C) Kenya D) Eritrea

1. Ethiopia
2. Nigeria
3. Kenya
4. Eritrea

Answer: Nigeria

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is from Nigeria. She became the first woman and first African to serve as Director-General of the WTO in February 2021.

Q23. Who took charge as Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in July 2021?

1. Dharmendra Pradhan
2. Rao Inderjit Singh
3. Shripad Naik
4. Arjun Ram Meghwal

Answer: Rao Inderjit Singh

Rao Inderjit Singh took charge as Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in July 2021. This was part of the Union Cabinet reshuffle announced that month.

Q24. In July 2021, the RBI issued an advisory to banks and other RBI-regulated entities emphasizing the need for preparedness for the transition away from LIBOR. What does the "I" stand for in LIBOR?

1. Initial
2. International
3. Inter
4. Important

Answer: Inter

LIBOR stands for London Interbank Offered Rate. The "I" in LIBOR is from "Interbank," so the correct option is Inter.

Q25. The Government of India has decided to celebrate Subhash Chandra Bose’s birthday every year as "Parakram Diwas", starting from 2021.

1. 25th day of February
2. 23rd day of February
3. 25th day of January
4. 23rd day of January

Answer: 23rd day of January

Parakram Diwas was announced by the Government of India to honour Subhash Chandra Bose. It is celebrated on 23 January, his birth anniversary.

Q26. The PIDF Scheme, as operationalized by the Reserve Bank from 15 January 2021, subsidizes deployment of Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure (physical and digital modes) in tier-6 centres and northeastern states of the country. In this regard, RBI envisages creating ______ touch points every year for digital payments.

1. 10 Lakhs
2. 20 Lakhs
3. 30 Lakhs
4. 40 Lakhs

Answer: 30 Lakhs

Under the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF), RBI aimed to expand digital payment acceptance infrastructure in underserved areas. The annual target mentioned for creating touch points is 30 lakh.

Q27. Gross non-performing assets (GNPAs) on retail and MSME loan books of public sector banks rose to what percentage in June 2021 from about 6% in June 2020?

1. 7.28
2. 8.26
3. 9.24
4. 10.22

Answer: 7.28

The reported GNPA level on retail and MSME loan books of public sector banks increased from about 6% in June 2020 to 7.28% in June 2021. This is a banking awareness fact-based question.

Q28. Which of the following organizations released the rules for dividend distribution in mutual funds, which came into effect from January 2021?

1. RBI
2. NABARD
3. SEBI
4. Ministry of Finance

Answer: SEBI

SEBI is the regulator for securities markets and mutual funds in India. Therefore, it issued the rules related to dividend distribution in mutual funds effective from January 2021.

Q29. India's first Fire Park was inaugurated in which of the following states in January 2021?

1. Assam
2. Haryana
3. Karnataka
4. Odisha

Answer: Odisha

The first Fire Park in India was inaugurated in Odisha in January 2021. This was reported as a current affairs event and is a direct factual question.

Q30. AU Small Finance Bank Limited is an Indian small finance bank based in Jaipur, India. It was founded as a vehicle finance company, AU Financiers (India) Ltd., in 1996 and converted to a small finance bank on 19 April 2017. AU Small Finance Bank serves low- and middle-income individuals and micro and small businesses that have limited or no access to formal banking and finance channels. The bank offers loans, deposits, and payment products and services. AU Small Finance Bank ranked 355 in the list of Fortune India 500 (2019) companies, with annual revenue of ₹3,410.87 crore and total assets of ₹31,198.68 crore. AU Bank enjoys a long-term credit rating of “AA-/Stable” from CRISIL Ratings, ICRA Ratings, India Ratings, and CARE Ratings. The company was founded by Sanjay Agarwal, the managing director and CEO of AU Small Finance Bank, as a private limited company, and was publicly listed in an IPO on 29 June 2017. A merit-holder Chartered Accountant and a first-generation entrepreneur, he holds approximately 28.5% stake in the bank. He is supported by a team of 23,486 employees. AU Small Finance Bank is listed on NSE and BSE with a market capitalization of approximately ₹37,942 crore. On its first day of trading, the stock rose 51% to become the most expensive bank in India based on price-to-book. In November 2017, the Reserve Bank of India added the bank to its schedule of commercial banks, further improving the bank's growth prospects by reducing the cost of short-term funds and improving its ability to provide services. Over the years, the bank has attracted marquee investors like IFC, Warburg Pincus, Temasek Holdings, Nomura, Kotak Mahindra MF, etc. Private equity companies that provided venture capital, including Warburg Pincus and International Finance Corporation, made partial exits for as much as nine times their original investment. Due to its history as a vehicle finance company, as of March 2018 almost all the loans made by AU Small Finance Bank were secured, unlike most small finance banks that have unsecured loans due to their background in microfinance. This provides lower yields than unsecured loans, so the bank has been particularly active in growing its deposits, as bank deposits have a lower cost than other sources of funds. It has also sought to diversify into savings products like deposits, payment/transaction banking, distribution of third-party products, and additional loan products, thereby positioning itself as a holistic financial products and services provider. As on 30 June 2021, AU Small Finance Bank's distribution network and 23,486 employees were spread across 15 states and two Union Territories, with over 2 million customers. The bank has operations in 15 states and two Union Territories, with Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh being key states. It is one of the largest banks by number of locations in its home state of Rajasthan. How much approximate stake does the founder of AU Small Finance Bank have in AU Small Finance Bank?

1. 51% stake
2. 28.5% stake
3. 37.97% stake
4. 10% stake

Answer: 28.5% stake

The passage states that Sanjay Agarwal holds approximately 28.5% stake in AU Small Finance Bank. Therefore, the correct answer is 28.5% stake. This is a direct factual recall question from banking awareness.

Q31. In September 2021, the Cabinet approved the continuation of the National Export Insurance Account (NEIA) scheme by providing what amount as grant-in-aid?

1. Rs. 1,000 Crores
2. Rs. 1,250 Crores
3. Rs. 1,450 Crores
4. Rs. 1,650 Crores

Answer: Rs. 1,650 Crores

In September 2021, the Union Cabinet approved continuation of the NEIA scheme with grant-in-aid support of Rs. 1,650 crores. This scheme supports export projects and insurance coverage for Indian exporters.

Q32. On 29 November 2021, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a loan for water supply and sanitation in Uttarakhand, India. What was the amount of the loan sanctioned by ADB?

1. 75 Million
2. 100 Million
3. 150 Million
4. 200 Million

Answer: 150 Million

ADB approved a loan of 150 million dollars for the water supply and sanitation project in Uttarakhand on 29 November 2021. This was reported as part of development financing for infrastructure improvement.

Q33. Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Saturday said the expansion of his Cabinet will take place on Sunday.

1. expand of his Cabinet would taking place
2. expansion for their Cabinet will taken place
3. No replacement required
4. expansion from his Cabinet would take place

Answer: No replacement required

The sentence is grammatically correct and conveys a clear future event. There is no need to change any part of it. Hence, "No replacement required" is the correct choice.

Q34. Foreign investors have pumped in around how many rupees into the Indian capital markets in August 2021?

1. 12,100
2. 13,300
3. 14,500
4. 15,700

Answer: 14,500

The question asks for the approximate amount pumped in by foreign investors into Indian capital markets in August 2021. The correct reported figure matches 14,500 rupees (typically understood as crore rupees in such GA questions).

Q35. The Union Government has created a separate Ministry of Co-operation to realize the vision of which of the following?

1. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
2. Sahkar se Samriddhi
3. Atmanirbhar Bharat
4. Digital India

Answer: Sahkar se Samriddhi

The Ministry of Co-operation was created to strengthen the cooperative movement in India. It was announced with the vision of 'Sahkar se Samriddhi,' meaning prosperity through cooperation. Hence, that is the correct option.

Q36. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) commenced its three-day plenary meeting in February 2021. Where is its headquarters?

1. New York
2. Ankara
3. Paris
4. Seoul

Answer: Paris

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is headquartered in Paris, France. It is the global standard-setting body for anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism.

Q37. In August 2021, with which country did India conduct its first-ever naval exercise named "Al-Mohed Al-Hind 2021"?

1. UAE
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Oman
4. Jordan

Answer: Saudi Arabia

"Al-Mohed Al-Hind 2021" was India’s first-ever naval exercise with Saudi Arabia. The exercise name and the 2021 current-affairs context point to that country.

Q38. The Union Budget 2021–22 proposed developing five major fishing harbours as hubs of economic activity. Which among the following is one of them?

1. Daman
2. Kochi
3. Mumbai
4. Kolkata

Answer: Kochi

The Union Budget 2021–22 proposed developing five major fishing harbours as hubs of economic activity, and Kochi was one of them. This was part of the government’s push to strengthen the fisheries sector and related infrastructure.

Q39. According to the passage, when will India achieve net-zero emissions?

1. By 2090
2. By 2070
3. By 2030
4. By 2040

Answer: By 2070

The passage clearly states that Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India will achieve net-zero emissions latest by 2070 at COP26. Therefore, the correct answer is By 2070.

Q40. Fiscal deficit as per Union Budget 2021-22 is _____.

1. 6.5 %
2. 7 %
3. 6.80%
4. 9.5 %

Answer: 9.5 %

The Union Budget 2021-22 projected a fiscal deficit of 9.5% of GDP. This was a revised and elevated estimate due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased government expenditure.

Q41. What is India's rank in the IMD World Competitiveness Index 2021?

1. 25
2. 37
3. 43
4. रे

Answer: 43

In the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2021, India ranked 43rd out of 64 economies, improving from 44th place in 2020. Switzerland topped the list. The ranking measures four competitiveness factors: economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency, and infrastructure.

Q42. The Finance Ministry has extended the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) to support MSMEs engaged in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors to overcome the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme will be expanded to ₹5 lakh crore.

1. ₹25,000 crore
2. ₹50,000 crore
3. ₹35,000 crore
4. ₹45,000 crore

Answer: ₹50,000 crore

The ECLGS was expanded to a total corpus of ₹5 lakh crore, i.e., ₹50,000 crore in the context of the question's wording. This was part of the COVID-19 relief measures for MSMEs and related sectors.

Q43. In February 2021, Seychelles became the first country to fully vaccinate its population. Which island nation near Africa is known for its unique biodiversity and is the 4th largest island in the world?

1. Comoros
2. Maldives
3. Madagascar
4. Mauritius

Answer: Madagascar

Madagascar is the 4th largest island in the world (after Greenland, New Guinea, and Borneo) and is located off the southeastern coast of Africa. It is famous for its unique endemic wildlife, including lemurs. (The Seychelles fact provides context; the question itself asks about Madagascar.)

Q44. In April 2021, who announced three significant changes for Prepaid Instruments (PPI)?

1. Vaibhav Chaturvedi
2. Shaktikanta Das
3. Divyaman S.
4. Mugunthan Sadagoban

Answer: Shaktikanta Das

Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, announced three significant changes for Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) in April 2021 as part of the bi-monthly monetary policy review.

Q45. What are the colours of the official mascot for the Tokyo Olympics?

1. White, Blue and Pink
2. Red, White and Blue
3. Gold, White and Blue
4. Blue, Pink and Gold

Answer: White, Blue and Pink

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics official mascot Someity (the Paralympic mascot) features white, blue and pink/cherry-blossom colors. Miraitowa (the Olympics mascot) featured blue-white checkered pattern. The answer refers to the combined color palette: White, Blue and Pink.

Q46. On 29 Nov 2021, ADB approved what amount for India's specified project?

1. 100 Million
2. 115 Million
3. 120 Million
4. 125 Million

Answer: 125 Million

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved $125 million for the specified project in India on 29 November 2021.

Q47. Which ministry launched the 'Sugamya Bharat App' in March 2021?

1. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
2. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
3. Ministry of Women and Child Development
4. Minister for Social justice and Empowerment

Answer: Minister for Social justice and Empowerment

The Sugamya Bharat App (Accessible India Campaign) was launched by the Ministry/Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. The app allows citizens to report accessibility issues at public places for persons with disabilities.

Q48. The Union Budget 2021-22 was based on how many pillars?

1. Three
2. Four
3. Five
4. Six

Answer: Five

Union Budget 2021-22 was organized around key pillars focusing on health & wellbeing, physical/financial capital, inclusive development, human capital reinvigoration, innovation/R&D, and minimum government maximum governance. Source records Five pillars.

Q49. Female students across all colleges in 2021 as approximate percentage of total students in 2021?

1. 40%
2. 42%
3. 43%
4. 45%

Answer: 45%

After summing female students and total students across all given colleges for 2021, female students account for approximately 45% of the total.

Q50. In June 2021, which airport won ACI Director General's Roll of Excellence for Airport Service Quality?

1. Chennai International Airport
2. Cochin International Airport
3. Kempegowda International Airport
4. Indira Gandhi International Airport

Answer: Cochin International Airport

Cochin International Airport (Kochi) won ACI's Director General's Roll of Excellence for Airport Service Quality in June 2021. CIAL is also famous for being the world's first fully solar-powered international airport.

Q51. The government has granted an extension of one year to Atomic Energy Commission chairman Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas. Where is the headquarters of the Atomic Energy Commission of India located?

1. New Delhi
2. Mumbai
3. Hyderabad
4. Bengaluru

Answer: Mumbai

The Atomic Energy Commission of India functions from Mumbai. So the correct headquarters location is Mumbai.

Q52. Which Indian cricketer has been appointed by the State Health Department as the brand ambassador for its brain health initiative to create awareness on brain health and mental health?

1. Rishabh Pant
2. Mithali Raj
3. Sourav Ganguly
4. Robin Uthappa

Answer: Robin Uthappa

Karnataka’s brain health and mental health awareness campaign chose Robin Uthappa as its brand ambassador. Hence, he is the correct answer.

Q53. PNB MetLife India Insurance Company has launched India’s first _____ health insurance plan-

1. Eyes
2. Dental
3. Kidneys
4. Heart

Answer: Dental

PNB MetLife introduced India’s first insurance plan specifically for dental care. Therefore, the correct option is Dental.

Q54. Directions (127-128): India’s wholesale inflation soared to a three-decade high in April as high commodity prices and supply-chain disruptions pushed up input costs for producers. The annual rate of inflation was 15.08% (Provisional) for the month of April 2022 (Y-o-Y) as compared to 10.74% in April 2021. The base year of All-India WPI has been revised from 2004-05 to-

1. 2009-10
2. 2010-11
3. 2011-12
4. 2012-13

Answer: 2011-12

The WPI base year was updated by the government from 2004-05 to 2011-12. So the correct answer is 2011-12.

Q55. Directions (127-128): India’s wholesale inflation soared to a three-decade high in April as high commodity prices and supply-chain disruptions pushed up input costs for producers. The annual rate of inflation was 15.08% (Provisional) for the month of April 2022 (Y-o-Y) as compared to 10.74% in April 2021. It is published by-

1. RBI
2. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
3. Ministry of Finance
4. National Statistics office

Answer: Ministry of Commerce and Industry

WPI is the wholesale price index, and in India it is released by the Office of the Economic Adviser under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It tracks price changes at the wholesale level, so the correct publisher is that ministry, not RBI or NSO.

Q56. What is the name of the mascot that was recently launched by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution for Empowering Consumers, and Creating Awareness?

1. Jigyasa
2. Jagriti
3. Veera
4. Anupama

Answer: Jagriti

Jagriti is the consumer-awareness mascot introduced to spread knowledge about consumer rights and help people identify common issues in the market. The name itself suggests awareness and vigilance, which fits the purpose of the campaign.

Q57. Which bank recently launched a digital platform for opening National Pension System (NPS) accounts using mobile phones along with Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority?

1. Indian Bank
2. Bank of Baroda
3. Bank of India
4. Union Bank of India

Answer: Bank of India

Bank of India partnered with PFRDA to make NPS enrolment easier through a mobile-based digital platform. This allows customers to open pension accounts in a paperless and convenient way.

Q58. Q131. The BCCI is planning to start the Women's IPL by-

1. 2023
2. 2025
3. 2026
4. 2028

Answer: 2023

The BCCI had announced plans to launch the Women’s IPL in 2023, making that the intended starting year. This was part of expanding women’s cricket on a larger professional platform.

Q59. Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen (52kg) and Nitu (48kg) has won gold medals at the 73rd Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament. It was held in which of the country?

1. Poland
2. Bulgaria
3. Ireland
4. Croatia

Answer: Bulgaria

The Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament was held in Sofia, which is in Bulgaria. That is why Nikhat Zareen and Nitu’s gold medals are linked to Bulgaria as the host nation.

Q60. Anshul Swami Appointed as MD & CEO of Shivalik Small Finance Bank. The minimum capital for Small Finance is prescribed at-

1. Rs. 100 crore
2. Rs. 200 crore
3. Rs. 300 crore
4. Rs. 400 crore

Answer: Rs. 300 crore

A Small Finance Bank must have a minimum paid-up capital of Rs. 300 crore. This capital requirement is set to ensure the bank has enough financial strength to operate and support inclusion-focused banking.