Q1.Scientists have discovered the fossil of a Madtsoiidae snake in which state/UT?
[A] Kerala[B] West Bengal
[C] Ladakh
[D] Lakshadweep
C – Explanation:
- Scientists have discovered the fossil of a Madtsoiidae snake in the Himalayan Mountains in Ladakh. Madtsoiidae is an extinct group of medium-sized to gigantic snakes.
This research highlights the existence of the rare serpent species in the Indian subcontinent. They are thought to grow up to 30 feet in length. The study was undertaken by researchers from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, Panjab University, IIT Ropar and Comenius University, Slovakia.
Q2.‘National Cyber Forensic Laboratory’ has been inaugurated in which city?
[A] Pune[B] Kochi
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Bengaluru
C – Explanation:
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Cyber Forensic Laboratory (NCFL) at Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) campus in Hyderabad.
The Laboratory will speed up the process for disposal of cybercrime cases in the country. The lab has been set up under the Cyber and Information Security Division at an estimated cost of about 35.5 crore rupees.
Q3.Who was the highest-paid athlete in the world, as per Forbes’ list of 2022?
[A] Lionel Messi[B] Virat Kohli
[C] LeBron James
[D] Cristiano Ronaldo
C – Explanation:
- Ace football player Lionel Messi was the highest-paid athlete in the world over the last 12 months, as per the Forbes’ list of highest paid athletes 2022.
Messi earns around USD 75 million a year from playing soccer, also receives USD 55 million from sponsorship deals and endorsements. He is ahead of LeBron James and rival Cristiano Ronaldo on the list. Previously in 2019, Messi topped the Forbes’ list.
Q4.What is the theme of the ‘International Families Day 2022’?
[A] Families and Urbanization[B] Families and Migration
[C] Families and SDGs
[D] Families and Pandemic
A – Explanation:
- On May 15, the United Nations celebrates International Families Day worldwide. The United Nations General Assembly declared the day in 1993.
For the International Day of Families 2022, the UN Secretary-General has chosen the theme of “Families and Urbanization.” The focus for this year is to increase awareness of the importance of family-friendly and sustainable urban policies.
Q5.Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested solid rocket booster HS-200, component of which mission?
[A] Gaganyaan[B] Aditya-L1
[C] Chandrayaan-3
[D] Aditya-L2
A – Explanation:
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested solid rocket booster HS-200, a key component for the Gaganyaan manned mission programme.
The test was conducted at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. HS-200 booster loaded with 203 tonnes of solid propellant was tested for duration of 135 seconds. The launch vehicle is indigenous developed by ISRO in participation with various industries.
Q6.‘Elisabeth Borne’ is the new female Prime Minister of which country?
[A] UK[B] France
[C] Germany
[D] Poland
B – Explanation:
- French President Emmanuel Macron selected Labour Minister Elisabeth Borne as his new prime minister. This is only the second time in 30 years that a woman has been appointed to the prestigious role.
She succeeds the incumbent Prime Minister Jean Castex, as the country is expecting legislative elections in June. Edith Cresson occupied the office during the presidency of Socialist leader Francois Mitterrand in the early 1990s.
Q7.Naveen Srivastava has been appointed as the ambassador to which country?
[A] USA[B] Nepal
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Ukraine
B – Explanation:
- India announced the appointment of Naveen Srivastava, the additional secretary in the external affairs ministry, as the next ambassador to Nepal.
Srivastava will succeed Vinay Kwatra, who became foreign secretary this month. India and Nepal signed six agreements during the Nepal visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including one for the 490-MW Arun-4 hydropower project.
Q8.Which country recently overtook Germany to become the fourth largest automotive market?
[A] China[B] India
[C] UK
[D] Indonesia
B – Explanation:
- According to the latest data from OICA, the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles, India has overtaken Germany to become the fourth largest automotive market.
OICA is the international trade association formed of 39 national automotive industry trade associations. India saw 37.5 lakh vehicles sold in 2021, more than 26 % compared to Germany (29.7 lakh vehicles).
Q9.Senior IAS officer Nidhi Chibber has been appointed as the chairperson of which institution?
[A] UGC[B] NCERT
[C] CBSE
[D] NTA
C – Explanation:
- Senior IAS officer Nidhi Chibber has been appointed as the chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Nidhi Chibber, a 1994 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Chhattisgarh cadre, is currently Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries. She succeeds the incumbent chairperson Dr Vineet Joshi IAS, as per the order issued by the Personnel Ministry.
Q10.Which Ministry launched the report on ‘Circular Economy in Municipal Solid and Liquid Waste.’?
[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs[B] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Rural Development
A – Explanation:
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has released a report on ‘Circular Economy in Municipal Solid and Liquid Waste.’
At present, India generates 1.4 lakh tonnes of solid waste daily out of which 35 per cent is dry waste. This report has estimated that proper municipal wet, solid, and construction waste treatment can generate around Rs 30,000 crore revenue annually.
