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1. Current affairs-01 October-December 2022

2. Akash Shrivastava

3. International Relations

4. 68. Who among the following persons became the new president of Brazil in November 2022? A. Jair Bolsonaro B. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva C. Fernando Collor de Mello D. Dilma Vana Rousseff निम्नलिखित में से कौन नवंबर 2022 में ब्राजील का नए राष्ट्रपति बने? A. जायर बोल्सोनारो B. लुइज़ इंसियो लूला दा सिल्वा C. फर्नँडो कॉलर दे मेलो D. डिल्मा रॉसेफ

5. Ans. B Solution : Former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has defeated far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil's presidential election. After a tight race between the two candidates, Lula narrowly won the election after securing 50.9% of the vote and he will be sworn in on 1 January 2023. He is a Brazilian left-wing politician, trade unionist, and former metalworker. A member of the Workers' Party, he was the 35th president of Brazil from 2003 to 2010.

6. Extra Points: ● The capital of Brazil is Brasila ● The Brazilian real is the official currency of Brazil. Hence, Option B is correct.

7. Q. Who among the following persons has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Nepal? A. Sher Bahadur Deuba B. K P Singh Oli C. Bidya Devi Bhandari D. Pushpa Kamal Dahal निम्न में से किसे नेपाल का नया प्रधानमंत्री नियुक्त किया गया है? A. शेर बहादुर देउबा B. के.पी. सिंह ओली C. बिद्या देवी भंडारी D. पुष्पा कमल दहल

8. Ans. D Sol. ● Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" was sworn in for the third time as the Prime Minister of Nepal, a day after President Bidya Devi Bhandari appointed him as the new premier and ended the protracted political uncertainty in the Himalayan nation. ● President Bhandari appointed 68-year-old Prachanda as the country's new prime minister as per Article 76 (2) of the Constitution after receiving the CPN-Maoist Centre chairman's claim to the seat, backed by as many as 169 Members of the House of Representatives. Hence, Option D is correct.

9. 37. Recently, a powerful explosion damaged Russia’s road-and-rail bridge across the Kerch Strait. The Kerch Strait connects which two water bodies? A. Adriatic Sea with the Ionian Sea B. Azov sea to the Black sea C. Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea D. Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara हाल ही में, एक शक्तिशाली विस्फोट ने केर्च जलडमरूमध्य में रूस के सड़क और रेल पुल को क्षतिग्रस्त कर दिया। केर्च जलडमरूमध्य किन दो जल निकायों को जोड़ता है? A. एड्रियाटिक सागर को आयोनियन सागर के साथ B. आज़ोव सागर को काला सागर के साथ C. मेक्सिको की खाड़ी और कैरेबियन सागर D. काला सागर को मर्मारा सागर के साथ

10. Ans. B Sol. ● The Kerch Strait is the only connection between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, and the only way to reach two important Ukrainian ports, Mariupol and Berdiansk . ● It separates the Kerch Peninsula of Crimea from the Taman Peninsula of Russia’s Krasnodar Krai. Hence Option B is correct.

11. Q. Recently, ‘Singapore Declaration’ was adopted under which of the following International organizations ? A. G20 B. QUAD C. ILO D. ASEAN हाल ही में, 'सिंगापुर घोषणा' को निम्न में से किस अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संगठन के तहत अपनाया गया था? A. जी20 B. क्‍वाड C. आईएलओ D. आसियान

12. Ans. C Sol. * Recently, the “Singapore Declaration”, was adopted during the Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organisation (APRM of ILO). * The declaration focuses on building trust, and resilient labour market institutions. * It also supported closing gender gaps across the world in professional Hence Option C is correct.

13. 82. Who among the following persons won the Nobel Prize for Physics 2022? 1). Alan Aspect 2). John F Clauser 3). Anton Zelinger 4). John Bardeen 5). Andrea Ghez निम्न में से किस व्यक्ति ने भौतिकी का नोबेल पुरस्कार 2022 जीता? 1). एलन एस्‍पेक्‍ट 2). जॉन एफ. क्‍लॉसर 3). एंटोन ज़ेलिंगर 4). जॉन बार्डीन 5). एंड्रिया गेज़ A. 1, 2, and 3 B. 2, 3, and 5 C. 3, 4, and 5 D. 1, 3 and 4

14. Ans. A Sol. The Nobel Prize in Physics for 2022 was awarded to John F. Clauser , Alain Aspect and Anton Zeilinger for their work in quantum mechanics by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. They were awarded because “for experiments with entangled photons, establishing the violation of Bell inequalities and pioneering quantum information science”. Extra Points: The Nobel Prize for 2022 in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Svante Paabo for his research in the field of genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution. The first prize in physics was awarded in 1901 to Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen , of Germany. Hence, Option A is correct.

15. 83. Who among the following persons won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine 2022? A. Tu Youyou B. Harvey J. Alter C. Svante Paabo D. Niels Ryberg Finsen निम्न में से किसने फिजियोलॉजी या मेडिसिन के लिए नोबेल पुरस्कार 2022 जीता है? A. टू यूयू B. हार्वे जे. एल्‍टर C. स्वंते पाबो D. नील्स रायबर्ग फिनसेन

16. Ans. C Sol. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2022 was awarded to Svante Paabo "for his discoveries concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution". Pääbo sequenced the genome of the Neanderthal, an extinct relative of present-day humans. He also made the sensational discovery of a previously unknown hominin, Denisova. Extra Points: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded yearly by the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute for outstanding discoveries in physiology or medicine.

17. 53. Recently, NATO Begins its annual Nuclear Exercise in Northwestern Europe. What is the name of this exercise? A. Green Griffin B. Steadfast Defender C. Cold Response D. Steadfast Noon हाल ही में, नाटो ने उत्तर पश्चिमी यूरोप में अपना वार्षिक परमाणु अभ्यास शुरू किया। इस अभ्यास का नाम क्या है? A. ग्रीन ग्रिफिन B. स्‍टीडफास्‍ट डिफेंडर C. कोल्‍ड रिस्‍पान्‍स D. स्‍टीडफास्‍ट नून

18. Ans. D Sol. North Atlantic Treaty Organization “Steadfast Noon” began its long-planned annual nuclear exercises in northwestern Europe as tensions simmer over the war in Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin’s threat to use any means to defend Russian territory. Fourteen of NATO’s 30 member countries were due to take part in the exercises, which the military alliance said would involve around 60 aircraft including fighter jets and surveillance and refueling planes. U.S. long-range B-52 bombers will also take part in the maneuvers, dubbed Steadfast Noon, which will run until Oct. 30. NATO said that training flights will take place over Belgium, which is hosting Steadfast Noon this year, as well as over the North Sea and the United Kingdom. Hence, Option D is correct.

19. Q. Who among the following persons was elected as the First Female President of Peru? A. Dina Boluarte B. Maria Fernanda Reyes C. Arlette Eulert D. Tatiana Espinosa निम्न में से किसे पेरू की पहली महिला राष्ट्रपति के रूप में निर्वाचित किया गया था? A. डीना बोलुआर्टे B. मारिया फर्नांडा रेयेस C. आर्लेट यूलर्ट D. तातियाना एस्पिनोसा

20. Ans. A Sol. ● Dina Boluarte became the 64th president of Peru and first female President. ● Boluarte , the country’s former vice president, was sworn into the top job at Congress to become Peru’s sixth President in under five years. ● Dina Boluarte is a Peruvian lawyer and politician. ● She is the first woman to become President of Peru and previously served as a National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (RENIEC) official from 2007 until 2022. Additional Information: ● The capital of Peru is Lima. ● The currency of Peru is Sol. Hence, Option A is correct.

21. 46. Who among the following persons won the Nobel Prize for Literature 2022? A. Theodor Mommsen B. Annie Ernaux C. Louise Gluck D. Abdulrazak Gurnah निम्न में से किस व्यक्ति ने साहित्य के लिए नोबल पुरस्कार 2022 जीता है? A. थियोडोर मोमसेन B. एनी अर्नॉक्स C. लुईस ग्लुक D. अब्दुलराजाक गुरनाह

22. Ans. B Sol. Nobel literature prize 2022 has been awarded to French Author Annie Ernaux at the Swedish Academy in Stockholm. She has been given the award “for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory”, the Nobel prize committee said. Extra Points: The Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded 115 times between 1901 and 2022 to 119 individuals: 102 men and 17 women. The prize has been shared between two individuals on four occasions. It was not awarded on seven occasions. The laureates have included writers in 25 different languages.

23. The first Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded in 1901 to Sully Prudhomme of France. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. Hence, Option B is correct.

24. Q. Fill in the blanks. “ Hakuto -R is a space programme launched to the ____________ by ____________ .” A. Moon, South Korea B. Mars, Japan C. Moon, Japan D. Mars, China रिक्त स्थान भरें। "हकुतो-आर एक अंतरिक्ष कार्यक्रम है जिसे ____________ द्वारा ____________ के लिए लॉन्च किया गया है।" A. दक्षिण कोरिया, चंद्रमा B. जापान, मंगल C. जापान, चंद्रमा D. चीन, मंगल

25. Ans. C Sol. * Spacecraft from a Japanese startup called ‘ ispace ’ was launched to the Moon on December 11, 2022. It is Japan’s first-ever lunar mission and the first of its kind by a private company. * The mission is the first edition of the Hakuto -R programme meaning “white rabbit” in Japanese. The mission is called white rabbit because the spacecraft is expected to reach the Moon’s surface in 2023, which is the year of the rabbit in Japanese. * The spacecraft is carrying a 10 kg UAE-built rover called ‘Rashid’ as a payload. Hence Option is correct.

26. Q. Which of the following terms correctly describe ‘3200 Phaethon’, sometimes mentioned in the media ? A. An asteroid B. A rocket C. A missile D. A cryptocurrency निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा शब्द '3200 फेथॉन' का सही वर्णन करता है, जिसका कभी-कभी मीडिया में उल्लेख किया जाता है? A. एक क्षुद्रग्रह B. एक रॉकेट C. एक मिसाइल D. एक क्रिप्टोकरेंसी

27. Ans. A Sol. * The 3200 Phaethon is an asteroid discovered in October 1983. * It is named after the Greek mythological character Phaethon, son of the Sun God Helios. 3200 Phaethon takes about 1.4 years to complete one round of the Sun. Hence Option A is correct.

28. 26. Recently in October 2022, Israel and Lebanon agreed a historic Maritime Agreement on which of the following seas? A. Red Sea B. Mediterranean Sea C. Dead Sea D. Sea of Galilee हाल ही में अक्टूबर 2022 में, इज़राइल और लेबनान ने निम्न में से किस समुद्र पर एक ऐतिहासिक समुद्री समझौते पर सहमति व्यक्त की? A. लाल सागर B. भूमध्य सागर C. मृत सागर D. गलील सागर

29. Ans. B Sol. Israel and Lebanon have been at war for decades since 1948, with both countries staking claim over a swathe of territory in the Mediterranean Sea, which contains part of the Karish gas field and Qana , a prospective gas field. Israel and Lebanon reached a historic agreement to resolve a long-running maritime border dispute, following months of negotiations guided by the United States. “This is a historic achievement that will strengthen Israel’s security, inject billions into Israel’s economy, and ensure the stability of our northern border,”.

30. The Karish gas field, which is being developed by Israel, has come under threat from Hezbollah, Lebanon’s powerful political and militant group backed by Iran. Extra Points: The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the Mediterranean Basin and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Western and Southern Europe and Anatolia, on the south by North Africa, and on the east by the Levant. Hence, Option B is correct.

31. Q. Who among the following persons conferred as the Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ 2022? A. Will Smith B. Narendra Modi C. Volodymyr Zelenskyy D. Joe Biden निम्न में से किसे टाइम्‍स 'पर्सन ऑफ द ईयर' 2022 के रूप में सम्मानित किया गया? A. विल स्मिथ B. नरेंद्र मोदी C. वलोडिमिर ज़ेलेंस्की D. जो बिडेन

32. Ans. C Sol. ● Volodymyr Zelenskyy conferred as the Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ 2022. ● He was awarded this award for his success as a wartime leader who has relied on the fact that courage is contagious. ● He established himself as a symbol of defiance and democracy as he continues to lead the nation through Russia’s unprovoked attacks on Ukraine. ● Since the beginning of the war with Russia, Zelenskyy stood his ground and led his country with courage and determination. Hence, Option C is correct.

33. 42. Apart from the Russian human rights organisation Memorial, and the Ukrainian human rights organisation Centre for Civil Liberties, Who among the following has been awarded Nobel Peace Prize 2022 ? A. Ales Bialiatski B. Maria Ressa C. Dmitry Muratov D. Denis Mukwege रूसी मानवाधिकार संगठन मेमोरियल और यूक्रेनी मानवाधिकार संगठन सेंटर फॉर सिविल लिबर्टीज के अलावा, निम्न में से किसे नोबेल शांति पुरस्कार 2022 से सम्मानित किया गया है? A. एलेस बियालियात्स्की B. मारिया रेस्‍सा C. दिमित्री मुराटोव D. डेनिस मुकवेगे

34. Ans. A Sol. The Nobel Peace Prize for 2022 has been awarded to human rights advocate Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, the Russian human rights organisation Memorial, and the Ukrainian human rights organisation Centre for Civil Liberties. ● They are awarded the Peace Prize for promoting the right to criticise power and protect the fundamental rights of citizens by documenting war crimes, human rights abuses and the abuse of power. ● They demonstrate the significance of civil society for peace and democracy. Hence, Option A is correct.

35. Sports

36. 25. Who among the following persons was appointed as the President of Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI)? A. Roger Binny B. Kapil Dev C. Sourav Ganguly D. Jay Shah निम्नलिखित में से किसे भारतीय क्रिकेट कंट्रोल बोर्ड ( BCCI) का अध्यक्ष नियुक्त किया गया? A. रोजर बिन्नी B. कपिल देव C. सौरव गांगुली D. जय शाह

37. Ans. A Sol. Roger Binny will succeed Sourav Ganguly as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). According to media reports, the 67-year-old was elected unanimously for the post. Roger Binny was an all rounder who played for the Indian cricket team between 1979 and 1987. He played 27 test matches and 72 ODIs for the team. Binny was a part of the Indian team that won the 1983 World Cup. He was the highest wicket-taker in the tournament taking 18 wickets in total. Hence, Option A is correct.

38. 19. Which of the following states will host the 37th National Games 2023? A. West Bengal B. Goa C. Manipur D. Kerala निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा राज्य 37वें राष्ट्रीय खेल 2023 की मेजबानी करेगा? A. पश्चिम बंगाल B. गोवा C. मणिपुर D. केरल

39. Ans. B Sol. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced that the National Games 2023 will take place in Goa in October. The date of the 37th National Games will be decided later keeping in view the dates of the 19th Asian Games, which will be held from September 23 to October 8 next year in Hangzhou, China. Goa will be hosting the National Games for the first time this year. Extra Points: In unrecognized India, Lahore hosted the first National Games in 1924. Six Gujarati cities Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Bhavnagar are hosting the current Games. Hence, Option B is correct.

40. 63. Who among the following persons won the FIH Player of the Year 2022? A. Teun De Nooijer B. Jamie Dwyer C. Arthur van Doren D. Harmanpreet Singh निम्नलिखित में से किस व्यक्ति ने FIH प्लेयर ऑफ द ईयर 2022 जीता? A. ट्यून डी नूइजेर B. जेमी ड्वायर C. आर्थर वैन डोरेन D. हरमनप्रीत सिंह

41. Ans. D Sol. Indian defender Harmanpreet Singh was named the FIH Player of the Year in the men’s category for the second successive time. The 26-year-old became just the fourth player to win the Player of the Year award (men’s category) in consecutive years, joining an elite list that includes Teun De Nooijer (Netherlands), Jamie Dwyer (Australia) and Arthur van Doren (Belgium). “ Harmanpreet Singh is a bona fide modern-day hockey superstar.

42. Extra Points: In the women's category, Felice Albers of Netherlands was named the FIH Players of the Year. The 22-year-old became the youngest winner of the FIH Player of the Year award (women’s category) since Germany’s Natascha Keller (1999) and second youngest ever, since the inception of the awards in 1998. Hence, Option D is correct.

43. 3. Who among the following persons was conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2022? A. Devendra Jhajariya B. Sourav Ghosal C. Manika Batra D. Achanta Sharath Kamal निम्नलिखित में से किसे मेजर ध्यानचंद खेल रत्न पुरस्कार 2022 से सम्मानित किया गया? A. देवेंद्र झझरिया B. सौरव घोषाल C. मनिका बत्रा D. अचंता शरथ कमल

44. Ans. D Solution : Table Tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal has been chosen for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2022. Additional Information: ● Arjuna Awards will be given to 25 sports persons including Seema Punia , Lakshya Sen, Nikhat Zareen, R Praggnanandhaa , Deep Grace Ekka, Sushila Devi, Sagar Kailas Ovhalkar , Omprakash Mitharval , Vikas Thakur, Manasi Girishchandra Joshi among others.

45. ● Five coaches have been chosen for the Dronacharya Award in the regular category and three coaches in the lifetime category. ● Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games will be given to four sportspersons including Ashwini Akkunji C, Dharamvir Singh, B.C Suresh and Nir Bahadur Gurung. Hence, Option D is correct.

46. 10. What is the name of the Paris Olympics mascot 2024? A. Waldi Cat B. Miga Hen C. Bing Dwen Dwen D. Phrygian cap पेरिस ओलंपिक शुभंकर 2024 का नाम क्या है? A. वाल्डी कैट B. मिगा हेन C. बिंग ड्वेन ड्वेन D. फ़्रीजियन कैप

47. Ans. D Solution : ● The Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics unveiled the hat as their official mascots. It's a Phrygian cap. ● The mascots are named the Phryges Olympic Phryge and Paralympic Phryge , the red bonnet famously worn by Marianne, the artistic personification of the free French republic. ● It's a symbol of revolution and freedom, of striving. It's an icon seen over centuries, from the Notre Dame Cathedral to the Eiffel Tower. Hence, Option D is correct.

48. 13. What is the name of the official mascot of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023? A. La’eeb B. Tazuni C. Zakumi D. Ettie फीफा महिला विश्व कप 2023 के आधिकारिक शुभंकर का नाम क्या है? A. ला’ईब B. ताज़ुनी C. जाकुमी D. एट्टी

49. Ans. B Sol. Penguin Tazuni has been unveiled as the official mascot of next year's FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand. Games will be split across both countries with the tournament kicking off in Auckland before concluding in Sydney. Tazuni is a penguin based on the Eudyptula minor species which is endemic to New Zealand, with the closely related Eudyptula novaehollandiae species found in Australia and New Zealand. The first was a bird called Ling Ling and the most recent 2019 was a chicken called Ettie.

50. Extra Points: The FIFA World Cup Winner 2018 was France for Men's Football and For Women's football, the 2019 FIFA World Cup winner was the United States. The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be the 22nd tournament of men's international football championship to be hosted by Qatar. Hence, Option B is correct.

51. 60. What is the name of the official mascot of FIFA 2022? A. La’eeb B. Al Rihla C. Tazuni D. Zabivaka फीफा 2022 के आधिकारिक शुभंकर का नाम क्या है? A. ला’ईब B. अल रिहला C. ताज़ुनी D. ज़बीवाका

52. Ans. A Sol. Qatar and FIFA have unveiled La’eeb as the Official Mascot for this year’s FIFA World Cup 2022. La’eeb is an Arabic word meaning super-skilled player. He belongs to a parallel mascot-verse that is indescribable – everyone is invited to interpret what it looks like. La’eeb encourages everyone to believe in themselves as ‘Now is All’. He will bring the joy of football to everyone. Extra Points: “Al Rihla ”, the Official Match Ball of the FIFA World Cup 2022 with its connected ball technology , will be used in all of the tournament's 64 matches, starting from the first match on 21st November 2022. Hence, Option A is correct.

53. 16. Which of the following states will the 5th edition of Khelo India Youth Games be held? A. West Bengal B. Uttar Pradesh C. Madhya Pradesh D. Rajasthan निम्न में से किस राज्य में खेलो इंडिया यूथ गेम्स का 5वां संस्करण आयोजित किया जाएगा? A. पश्चिम बंगाल B. उत्‍तर प्रदेश C. मध्‍य प्रदेश D. राजस्‍थान

54. Ans. C Sol. Union minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur announced that the 5th edition of Khelo India Youth Games will be held in Madhya Pradesh from 31 January to 11 February, 2023. The Khelo India Youth Games have promoted sports and sportspersons in the country. It is for this reason that 12 national records were broken at the last Khelo India Youth Games held in Haryana." The upcoming edition of the Khelo India Youth Games will feature a total of 27 disciplines; water sports being included for the first time in the history of the games. New disciplines like Canoe Slalom, Kayaking, Canoeing and Rowing will also feature alongside the usual sports and the indigenous games. The Games will take place across eight cities of Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Mandla, Khargone (Maheshwar) and Balaghat . Hence, Option C is correct.

55. Person in News

56. 27. Who among the following persons was elected as the new president of Iraq? A. Abdul Qureshi B. Latif Masoor Khan C. Barham Salih D. Abdul Latif Rashid निम्नलिखित में से किसे ईराक के नए राष्ट्रपति के रूप में चुना गया है? A. अब्दुल कुरैशी B. लतीफ मसूर खान C. बरहम सालिहो D. अब्दुल लतीफ रशीद

57. Ans. D Sol. Lawmakers in Iraq have elected Kurdish politician Abdul Latif Rashid as the country’s new president, paving the way for the formation of a new government and ending a year of deadlock, even as rockets landed near the parliament building. Rashid replaced fellow Iraqi Kurd Barham Saleh as head of state after the two-round vote in parliament, winning more than 160 votes against 99 for Saleh. The presidency was also fiercely contested between Iraq’s Kurdish region’s two main parties – the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) which nominated Rashid, and its traditional rival, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). Hence, Option D is correct.

58. 15. Who among the following persons was named as the Principal Scientist of ISRO’s Aditya L-1 mission? A. K Chandrasekhar B. Subramaniyam Swamy C. D Sankara Menon D. Dr. Sankarasubramanian K निम्न में से किसे इसरो के आदित्य L-1 मिशन के प्रधान वैज्ञानिक के रूप में नामित किया गया था? A. के. चंद्रशेखर B. सुब्रमण्यम स्वामी C. डी. संकर मेनन D. डॉ. संकरसुब्रमण्‍यम के.

59. Ans. D Sol. Sankarasubramanian K has been designated Principal Scientist of the Aditya-L1 mission, the Indian Space Research Organization. Currently, he is heading the Space Astronomy Group (SAG) of URSC. SAG is involved in developing scientific payloads for the upcoming missions of Aditya-L1, XPoSat , and science payload onboard the Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module. Extra Points: Aditya-L1 is the first observatory-class space-based solar mission from India. The spacecraft will be placed in a halo orbit around the first Lagrange point, L1, of the Sun-Earth system. A satellite around the L1 point has the major advantage of continuously viewing the sun without occultation/eclipses. Hence, Option D is correct.

60. 3. Who among the following persons was elected as the new prime minister of Sweden 2022? A. Magdalena Andersson B. Louis Gerhard De Geer C. Carl Johan Thyselius D. Ulf Kristersson निम्न में से किसे स्वीडन 2022 के नए प्रधानमंत्री के रूप में चुना गया? A. मैग्डेलेना एंडरसन B. लुईस गेरहार्ड डी गीर C. कार्ल जोहान थिसेलियस D. उल्फ क्रिस्टर्सन

61. Ans. D Sol. Swedish conservative leader Ulf Kristersson was elected prime minister in parliament as the head of a new government backed for the first time by the far-right Sweden Democrats. Kristersson , 58, was elected with 176 votes in favour and 173 against, after forming a three-party government between his Moderate Party, the Christian Democrats and the Liberals, supported in parliament by their key ally the far-right Sweden Democrats.

62. Extra Points: Sweden is a Scandinavian nation with thousands of coastal islands and inland lakes, along with vast boreal forests and glaciated mountains. Its principal cities, eastern capital Stockholm and southwestern Gothenburg and Malmö, are all coastal. Stockholm is built on 14 islands. It borders Norway in the west on the Scandinavian Peninsula; the Torne river forms most of Sweden's border with Finland in the east. A portion of the country lies north of the Arctic Circle. The country shares maritime borders with Denmark, Germany, Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Hence, Option D is correct.

63. National

64. Q. Who among the following persons has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Ireland? A. Leo Varadkar B. Michael Martin C. Endy Kenny D. Brian Cowen निम्नलिखित में से किसे आयरलैंड का नया प्रधान मंत्री चुना गया है? A. लियो वराडकर B. माइकल मार्टिन C. एंडी केनी D. ब्रायन कोवेन

65. Ans. A Sol. * Indian-origin Leo Varadkar, former Irish deputy prime minister and leader of the Fine Gael party, has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Ireland following a vote in the lower House of the Irish Parliament. * A total of 87 members of the House voted in favor of his nomination as the new prime minister while 62 members voted against it. * According to a list of the Cabinet members, former Irish prime minister and leader of Fianna Fail Micheal Martin will become the new Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs. Hence, Option A is correct.

66. Q. What is the theme of the Vijay Diwas 2022? विजय दिवस 2022 का विषय क्या है? A. Run for Soldier — Run with Soldier B. Remember, Rejoice and Renew' C. Remember the supreme sacrifice D. Soldier—- is a symbol of pride

67. Ans. A Sol. ● The theme for the event is 'Run for Soldier — Run with Soldier,' and the event aims to strengthen the bond between the Indian Army and the masses, especially the youth. ● Vijay Diwas is observed on December 16 every year to commemorate the victory of the Indian forces over Pakistan in the 1971 war. ● This year is the 51st anniversary of that epochal event, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. ● India also celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26 every year to commemorate the victory of India over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil war. Hence, Option A is correct.

68. Q. Recently, Tandur Red Gram got the Geographical Indication tag. This product belongs to which of the following states? A. Rajasthan B. Madhya Pradesh C. Telangana D. Nagaland हाल ही में, तंदूर रेड ग्राम को भौगोलिक संकेतक टैग मिला है। यह उत्पाद निम्न में से किस राज्य से संबंधित है? A. राजस्‍थान B. मध्‍य प्रदेश C. तेलंगाना D. नागालैंड

69. Ans. C Sol. ● After Hyderabad Haleem, Pochampally Ikat, sarees from Narayanpet and Gadwal , Cheriyal paintings among others, now the famed Tandur redgram has become Telangana's 16th product to bag a geographical indication (GI) tag. ● The Tandur redgram is a local variety of pigeon pea (Tur dal) that is primarily grown in the rain-fed tract of Tandur and nearby regions of Telangana. Additional Information: ● The Tandur redgram got the GI registration over two years after the Yalal Farmers Producer Company Ltd filed an application in September 2020. ● The specific quality traits of Tandur Red Gram have been attributed to the fertile, deep-black soil containing huge deposits of Attapulgite clay mineral that are found in the Tandur region along with huge limestone deposits, as per the application. Hence, Option C is correct.

70. Q. Recently, which of the following two nations has agreed ‘INR Rupee’ for International Trade? A. The USA and Israel B. Russia and Sri Lanka C. Myanmar and Thailand D. Iran and Ukraine हाल ही में, निम्न में से किन दो राष्ट्रों ने अंतर्राष्ट्रीय व्यापार के लिए ' INR रुपया' पर सहमति व्यक्त की है? A. अमेरिका और इज़राइल B. रूस और श्रीलंका C. म्‍यांमार और थाईलैंड D. ईरान और यूक्रेन

71. Ans. B Sol. ● Sri Lanka and Russia have agreed to use Indian rupee (INR) for international trade. ● Not just Sri Lanka and Russia India’s rupee trade settlement mechanism is also attracting interest from other countries including Tajikistan, Cuba, Luxembourg and Sudan. ● It comes days after the Government of India said it is looking at ways to bring countries that are particularly short of dollars into the ambit of Indian rupee trade settlement mechanism. ● The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said it is waiting for RBI’s (Reserve Bank of India) approval to designate Indian rupee as foreign currency of Sri Lanka. ● Sri Lankan banks have reportedly opened a special rupee trading account called Special Vostro rupee accounts, or SVRA for trading in INR. ● The Indian rupee trade settlement mechanism is a means of using the Indian rupee in all international transactions instead of dollars and other big currencies. ● Notably, rupee becoming an international currency would possibly reduce India’s trade deficit and will help strengthen it in the global market. Hence, Option B is correct.

72. 69. Who among the following persons has been appointed as the new defence secretary of India? A. Sanjay Mitra B. R.K. Mathur C. Giridhar Aramane D. G.Mohan Kumar निम्न में से किसे भारत के नए रक्षा सचिव के रूप में नियुक्त किया गया था? A. संजय मित्रा B. आर.के. माथुर C. गिरिधर अरमाने D. जी. मोहन कुमार

73. Ans. C Solution : Giridhar Aramane , Secretary, Union Road Transport and Highways, will be India's new Defence Secretary, a government order said Wednesday. Aramane is a 1988-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, who will be an Officer on Special Duty in the Department of Defence for now.

74. Extra Points: The Defence Secretary is the administrative head of the Ministry of Defence . This post is held by a senior Indian Administrative Service of the rank of secretary to the Government of India. Hence, Option C is correct.

75. 45. Recently, India’s Mawmluh Cave got the First Indian Geoheritage site tag by UNESCO. Which of the following places the cave is situated? A. Manipur B. Assam C. Maharashtra D. Meghalaya हाल ही में, भारत की मावमलुह गुफा को यूनेस्को द्वारा पहला भारतीय भू-विरासत साइट टैग मिला है। गुफा निम्न में से किस स्थान पर स्थित है? A. मणिपुर B. असम C. महाराष्‍ट्र D. मेघालय

76. Ans. D Solution : The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) , one of the largest scientific organisations of UNESCO, has recognised the Mawmluh Cave, located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, as one of the first 100 IUGS geological heritage sites. Mawmluh Cave is located near Mawmluh , a small hamlet in Meghalaya. It is believed to be the fourth longest cave in the Indian subcontinent with a total length of 7 km of cave passages. Hence, Option D is correct.

77. 28. Recently in the news, ‘Hatti’ Community belongs to which of the following states ? A. Rajasthan B. Madhya Pradesh C. Haryana D. Himachal Pradesh हाल ही में खबरों में रहा हट्टी समुदाय निम्‍न में से किस राज्य से संबंधित है? A. राजस्‍थान B. मध्‍य प्रदेश C. हर‍ियाणा D. ह‍िमाचल प्रदेश

78. Ans. D Solution : ● Recently, the Central Government is considering granting Tribal status to the Hatti Community of the Tans- Giri region of Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district. ● The Hattis are a close-knit community that got their name from their tradition of selling homegrown vegetables, crops, meat, and wool, etc. at small markets called ‘ haat ’ in towns. ● The Hattis are governed by a traditional council called ‘ khumbli ’ which, like the ‘ khaps ’ of Haryana, decides community matters. Hence Option D is correct.

79. 8. Recently, ‘Vikram-S’ was in the news. Which of the following things is related to this? A. First Private Missile B. First Private Jet C. First Private Rock D. First Private Hydrogen Plant हाल ही में 'विक्रम-एस' सुर्खियों में था। निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी बात इससे संबंधित है? A. पहली निजी मिसाइल B. पहला प्राइवेट जेट C. पहली निजी चट्टान D. पहला निजी हाइड्रोजन संयंत्र

80. Ans. C Solution : ● Vikram-S, is India's first privately developed rocket. It is set to take off on November 15 on a sub-orbital mission with three payloads. ● This rocket was launched from ISRO’s launch pad in Sriharikota , Andhra Pradesh. ● The sub-orbital mission ‘ Prarambh ’ by Hyderabad-based startup Skyroot Aerospace, will carry two Indian and one foreign customer payloads.

81. ● The technical launch clearance for the mission has been approved by the Space regulator, Indian National Space Promotional and Authorization Center (IN- SPACe ). Hence, Option C is correct.

82. 79. Which of the following persons was declared as “National Icon” by the Election Commission of India? A. Amitabh Bachhan B. Asha Parekh C. Virat Kohli D. Pankaj Tripathi निम्न में से किस व्यक्ति को भारत के चुनाव आयोग द्वारा "राष्ट्रीय प्रतीक" के रूप में घोषित किया गया था? A. अमिताभ बच्चन B. आशा पारेख C. विराट कोहली D. पंकज त्रिपाठी

83. Ans. D Sol. The Election Commission of India (ECI) in creating awareness amongst voters, Actor Pankaj Tripathi has been declared as the ‘National Icon’ of ECI. The actor was chosen for the honour by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar for keeping in view his commitment to the cause and wide appeal across the country. Interestingly, one of Pankaj’s most acclaimed roles involved the electoral process in the 2017 film Newton, for which he won the National Award. He played a role of CRPF officer, who was tasked with conducting elections in a conflict-ridden zone in the jungles of Chhattisgarh. Hence, Option D is correct.

84. Q. Who among the following persons was appointed as the new Chief Minister of Gujarat? A. Vijay Rupani B. Prahlad Patel C. Dilip Parikh D. Bhupendra Patel निम्न में से किसे गुजरात के नए मुख्यमंत्री के रूप में नियुक्त किया गया है? A. विजय रुपाणी B. प्रह्लाद पटेल C. दिलीप पारिख D. भूपेंद्र पटेल

85. Ans. D Sol. ● Bhupendra Patel has been sworn in as the 17th chief minister of Gujarat after the BJP's thumping win in recent elections. ● India's governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been in power in Gujarat since 1998. They won 156 of the 182 seats in their seventh consecutive term in the state. ● Mr Patel had contested from the Ghatlodia seat in Ahmedabad city and won by a record margin of votes. Additional Information: ● The Governor appoints the Chief Minister and other Ministers. (Article 164). ● The Governor appoints the Advocate General for the State. (Article 165). Hence, Options D is correct.

86. Q. Recently, the 205th anniversary of the Bhima-Koregaon battle was celebrated. Between which of the following forces Bhima-Koregaon battle took place? A. English East India Company and French Company B. Dutch Company and French Company C. English East India Company and Maratha Empire D. French Company and Mughal Empire हाल ही में भीमा-कोरेगांव युद्ध की 205वीं वर्षगांठ मनाई गई। भीमा-कोरेगांव युद्ध निम्न में से किन सेनाओं के बीच हुआ था? A. अंग्रेजी ईस्ट इंडिया कंपनी और फ्रांसीसी कंपनी B. डच कंपनी और फ्रांसीसी कंपनी C. अंग्रेजी ईस्ट इंडिया कंपनी और मराठा साम्राज्य D. फ्रांसीसी कंपनी और मुगल साम्राज्य

87. Ans. C Sol. ● The Bhima-Koregaon battle was fought on January 1, 1818, between the British East India Company and the Peshwa faction of the Maratha Confederacy. ● Massive crowd gathered at Maharashtra's Pune to mark the 205th anniversary of the Bhima-Koregaon battle. ● The Battle of Bhima Koregaon was part of the Third Anglo Maratha War. ● Third Anglo Maratha War resulted in defeat of the Peshwas which led to the rule of British East India Company in almost all parts of South, Central and Western India. ● The British East India Company successfully defended and the troops of Peshwa ended up withdrawing from the battle. ● The British East India company won the battle of Bhima Koregaon. Hence, Option C is correct.

88. 28. What is the following theme for the DefExpo 2022? निम्न में से DefExpo 2022 के लिए विषय क्या है? A. Path to Glory B. Path to Pride C. The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub D. Digital Transformation of Defence '

89. Ans. B Sol. The theme of DefExpo 2022 is 'Path to Pride' and in semblance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to transform India into a strong and self-reliant nation by supporting, showcasing and forging partnerships for the Indian aerospace and defence manufacturing sectors with Indian as well as global customers. The five-day event will witness live demonstrations showcasing the equipment and skillset of the armed forces, DPSUs and the defence industry on all five days at Sabarmati riverfront. Asia's largest defence expo DefExpo 2022 will be held this year from October 18 to 22 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Hence, Option B is correct.

90. 33. Recently, the Prime Minister has paid tributes to this personality on his Jayanti. He was one of the foremost freedom fighters in the history of the freedom movement of India. In 1905, he founded the ‘India House’ at London and a journal called ‘The Indian Sociologist’. He also became the first President of Bombay Arya Samaj. Identify the personality. A. Gopal Krishna Gokhale B. Krishnaji Gopal Karve C. Shyamji Krishna Varma D. Gopal Hari Deshmukh

91. हाल ही में, प्रधानमंत्री ने किस शख्सियत को उनकी जयंती पर श्रद्धांजलि दी है। वह भारत के स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन के इतिहास में सबसे अग्रणी स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों में से एक थे। 1905 में, उन्होंने लंदन में 'इंडिया हाउस' और 'द इंडियन सोशियोलॉजिस्ट' नामक पत्रिका की स्थापना की। वे बॉम्बे आर्य समाज के पहले अध्यक्ष भी बने। व्यक्तित्व की पहचान करें। A. गोपाल कृष्ण गोखले B. कृष्णजी गोपाल करवे C. श्यामजी कृष्ण वर्मा D. गोपाल हरी देशमुख

92. Ans. C Sol. Recently, the Prime Minister has paid tributes to Shyamji Krishna Varma on his Jayanti. About Shyamji Krishna Varma ● Shyamji Krishna Varma (4 October 1857 – 30 March 1930) was an Indian revolutionary fighter. ● In 1905, he founded the India House and The Indian Sociologist, which rapidly developed as an organised meeting point for radical nationalists among Indian students in Britain. ● He became the first non-Brahmin to receive the prestigious title of Pandit by the Pandits of Kashi in 1877. ● Verma also served as the Divan of a number of states in India. ● He became the first President of Bombay Arya Samaj, was an admirer of Dayanand Saraswati . Hence Option C is correct.

93. 59. Recently, Nihonshu first time a product from Japan has filed for a tag at the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai.What kind of product is this? A. A type of Tea B. A type of Rice C. A type of Drink D. A type of Meat हाल ही में, निहोंशु जापान के किसी उत्पाद ने पहली बार चेन्नई में भौगोलिक संकेत रजिस्ट्री में टैग हेतु आवेदन किया है। यह किस प्रकार का उत्पाद है? A. एक प्रकार की चाय B. एक प्रकार का चावल C. एक प्रकार का पेय (ड्रिंक) D. एक प्रकार का मीट

94. Ans. C Sol. This is the first time a product from Japan has filed for a tag at the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai. The Embassy of Japan, New Delhi, has filed an application seeking a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for nihonshu /Japanese sake, an alcoholic beverage. According to details provided in the filing, in Japan, nihonshu is regarded as a special and valuable beverage made from fermenting rice. People traditionally drink nihonshu on special occasions, such as festivals, weddings or funerals, but it is also consumed on a daily basis. Thus, it is an integral part of the lifestyle and culture in Japan. The sake market (almost all are nihonshu ) is the second largest brewed liquor (such as beer) market in Japan. Hence, Option C is correct.

95. DEFENCE

96. 73. What is the name of the exercise recently done by the Indian air force and French air force? A. Garuda VII B. Vajra Prahar C. Nomadic Elephant D. Garuda Shakti भारतीय वायु सेना और फ्रांस वायु सेना द्वारा हाल ही में किए गए अभ्यास का नाम क्या है? A. गरुड़ VII B. वज्र प्रहार C. नोमाड‍िक एलिफेंट D. गरुड़ शक्‍त‍ि

97. Ans. A Solution : Indian Air Force (IAF) and French Air and Space Force (FASF) are participating in a bilateral exercise, named 'Garuda VIl ', from 26 October to 12 November 2022 at Air Force Station Jodhpur. The IAF is participating with Su-30 MKI, Rafale, LCA Tejas and Jaguar fighter aircraft, as well as the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and Mi-17 helicopters.

98. 66. Recently in October 2022, which of the following three countries were involved in the first maiden Trilateral exercise (IMT TRILAT)? A. India, Tanzania, and Ethiopia B. India, Mozambique, and Ecuador C. India, Mozambique, and Tanzania D. India, The Usa , and China हाल ही में अक्टूबर 2022 में, निम्न में से कौन से तीन देश पहले त्रिपक्षीय अभ्यास ( IMT TRILAT) में शामिल हुए? A. भारत, तंजानिया और इथियोपिया B. भारत, मोज़ाम्बिक और इक्वाडोर C. भारत, मोजाम्बिक, और तंजानिया D. भारत, अमेरिका और चीन

99. Ans. C Solution : The first edition of India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise (IMT TRILAT), a joint maritime exercise among the Indian, Mozambique and Tanzania navies commenced at Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The Indian Navy is represented by the guided missile frigate, INS Tarkash , a Chetak helicopter and MARCOS (Special Forces).

100. These exercises reflect India's and the Indian Navy's commitment to enhancing maritime security and cooperation with maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean Region and promoting SAGAR, Safety and Growth for All in the Region. Hence, Option C is correct.

101. 17. Which of the following countries recently ended the counter-terrorist operation ‘Operation Barkhane ’ in Sahel Region ? A. United States of America B. United Kingdom C. Israel D. France निम्न में से किस देश ने हाल ही में साहेल क्षेत्र में आतंकवाद विरोधी अभियान 'ऑपरेशन बरखाने' को समाप्त किया? A. संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका B. यूनाइटेड किंगडम C. इज़राइल D. फ्रांस

102. Ans. D Solution : ● On November 9,2022, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the end of Operation Barkhane in Africa. ● France began its military operations in Sahel in January 2013. Initially, Operation Serval was started primarily to target Islamic extremists linked to al-Qaeda who took control of northern Mali. ● In 2014, the mission was expanded, renamed ‘Operation Barkhane ’ and was aimed at counter-terrorism.

103. ● The objective was to assist local armed forces to prevent the resurgence of non-state armed groups across the Sahel region. Hence Option D is correct.

104. 58. Which of the following states Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Indian Air Force (IAF)’s new airbase? A. Rajasthan B. Gujarat C. Punjab D. Arunachal Pradesh निम्न में से किस राज्य में प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने भारतीय वायु सेना ( IAF) के नए एयरबेस की आधारशिला रखी? A. राजस्‍थान B. गुजरात C. पंजाब D. अरुणाचल प्रदेश

105. Ans. B Sol. In an effort to boost the capabilities of the IAF to meet any challenge from Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a new airbase at Deesa in Banaskantha district of north Gujarat near the border. He said it will emerge as an effective centre for the country's security. The airbase is 130 km from the international border and when it is likely to be operational by 2024, the base will bridge the gap between Bhuj and Uttarlai , Rajasthan. The airfield will thwart any attempt by the adversary to target Gujarat or other parts of the south –western sector and can launch offensive action against enemy aircraft taking off from Hyderabad, Karachi and Sukkur in Pakistan. Hence, Option B is correct.

106. 45. Who among the following persons has been appointed as the new Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)? A. Aman Singh B. Sujoy Lal Thaosen C. Kuldiep Singh D. Anish Dayal Singh निम्न में से किसे केंद्रीय रिजर्व पुलिस बल ( CRPF) के नए महानिदेशक के रूप में नियुक्त किया गया है? A. अमन सिंह B. सुजॉय लाल थाओसेन C. कुलदीप सिंह D. अनीश दयाल सिंह

107. Ans. B Sol. Mr. Sujoy Lal Thaosen was appointed as the new DG of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). He was appointed IPS Officer Sujoy Lal Thaosen Appointed As 37th CRPF Director General. Extra Points: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is the premier central police force of the Union of India for internal security. Originally constituted as the Crown Representative Police in 1939, it is one of the oldest Central paramilitary forces (now termed as Central Armed Police Force). Hence, Option B is correct.

108. 35. Which of the following two nations conducted the first air combat exercise “Veer Guardian”? A. Indian Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force B. Indian Air Force and Japan Air Force C. Bangladesh Air Force and Indian Air Force D. Royal France Air Force and Indian Air Force निम्न में से किन दो राष्ट्रों ने पहला हवाई युद्ध अभ्यास "वीर गार्जियन" आयोजित किया? A. भारतीय वायु सेना और रॉयल ऑस्ट्रेलियाई वायु सेना B. भारतीय वायु सेना और जापान वायु सेना C. बांग्लादेश वायु सेना और भारतीय वायु सेना D. रॉयल फ्रांस वायु सेना और भारतीय वायु सेना

109. Ans. B Sol. ● India and Japan are set to conduct their first-ever bilateral combat air exercise over 10 days in Japan next month. ● The exercise named ‘Veer Guardian 23’ will be conducted from January 16 to January 26. The Japan Air Self- Defence Force (JASDF) will conduct a bilateral fighter training with the Indian Air Force (IAF). Additional Information: ● The exercise aims to promote mutual understanding and strengthen defence cooperation between the air forces. ● IAF will be fielding its Russian-origin Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft drawn from a squadron under the Western Air Command. ● The IAF 150 crew will be flying in IAF’s C-17 transport aircraft. The fighter jets on their journey from India to Japan will be refueled mid-air using the IL-78 planes of the IAF. ● The exercise will be at Hyakuri Air Base north-west of Tokyo. Hence, Option B is correct.

110. 70. Which of the following Indian Armed Forces conducted an exercise named “ Prasthan ” 2022? A. Indian Coast Guard B. Indian Navy C. Indian Air Force D. Indian Army निम्नलिखित में से किस भारतीय सशस्त्र बल ने “प्रस्थान” 2022 नामक एक अभ्यास आयोजित किया? A. भारतीय तटरक्षक बल B. भारतीय नौसेना C. भारतीय वायु सेना D. भारतीय सेना

111. Ans. B Sol. The Offshore Security Exercise, ‘ Prasthan ’ 2022 in the Offshore Development Area (ODA) off Kakinada was conducted by Eastern Naval Command. The Half Yearly Exercise was conducted in the KG basin to validate SOPs, address various contingencies and strengthen the command & control organization towards Maritime Security. The exercise is coordinated by the Indian Navy and involves all stakeholders in the maritime domain, including oil and gas operators, the State Marine Police, Dept of Fisheries and the Indian Coast Guard, etc. Hence, Option B is correct.

112. 76. Consider the following statements regarding Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ‘ Prachand ’ : 1. The LCH is the only attack helicopter in the world that can land and take off at an altitude of 5,000 metres . 2. It is powered by a single Shakti engine and is loaded with anti-tank guided missiles. Which of the above given statements is/are correct ? A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both 1 & 2 D. Neither 1 & 2

113. लाइट कॉम्बैट हेलीकॉप्टर ( LCH) ' प्रचंड' के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. एलसीएच दुनिया का एकमात्र अटैक हेलीकॉप्टर है जो 5,000 मीटर की ऊंचाई पर उतर सकता है और उड़ान भर सकता है। 2. यह एकल शक्ति इंजन द्वारा संचालित है और टैंक रोधी निर्देशित मिसाइलों से लेस है। उपरोक्‍त दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा/से सही है/हैं? A. केवल 1 B. केवल 2 C. दोनों 1 एवं 2 D. न तो 1 न ही 2

114. Ans. A Sol. Statement 1 is correct, The LCH is the only attack helicopter in the world that can land and take off at an altitude of 5,000 metres (16,400 ft). Statement 2 is incorrect, It is powered by twin Shakti engines, a collaborative effort of the HAL and France’s Safran company, the LCH is a 5.8-tonne class combat helicopter with potent ground attack and aerial combat capability. More Information : ● The LCH Prachand has been designed and developed indigenously by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). ● The fleet of the first four helicopters was inducted into the 143 Helicopter Unit ‘Dhanush’.

115. ● The multi-role attack helicopter has been customised as per the requirements of the Indian armed forces to operate both in desert terrains and high-altitude sectors. ● It incorporates several stealth features such as reduced radar and infra-red signatures, crashworthy features for improved survivability, armoured -protection systems and night attack capability. ● The helicopter is also fitted with radar and laser warning receivers, a missile approach warning system, countermeasure dispensing systems and a missile jammer. ● It is equipped with an advanced navigation system, air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles and guns customised for performing close combat operations. Hence Option A is correct.

116. Q. Which of the following two nations has conducted the CORPAT exercise? A. Indian Navy and Indonesian Navy B. Indian Army and Singapore Army C. Indian Coast Guard and Sri Lankan Coast Guard D. Indian Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force निम्न में से किन दो राष्ट्रों ने कार्पेट ( CORPAT) अभ्यास आयोजित किया है? A. भारतीय नौसेना और इंडोनेशियाई नौसेना B. भारतीय सेना और सिंगापुर सेना C. भारतीय तट रक्षक और श्रीलंकाई तट रक्षक D. भारतीय वायु सेना और रॉयल मलेशियाई वायु सेना

117. Ans. A Sol. ● The 39th edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy. ● Indian Naval Ship (INS) Karmuk , an indigenously built Missile Corvette participated in the pre-deployment briefing at Belawan , Indonesia. ● The CORPAT will be executed along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) from 15 to 16 December 2022 and will conclude with a debrief at Port Blair. ● Along with INS Karmuk , L-58 (indigenously built Landing Craft Utility vessel) and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft will be participating in the CORPAT. KRI Cut Nyak Dien , a Kapitan Pattimura Class Corvette, would represent the Indonesian side. Hence, Option A is correct.