RBI OFFICER GRADE ‘B’ PHASE-I EXAM Held on : 28.05.2022 (Part-IV)

Total Questions: 50

41. Severe Cyclonic Storm that made landfall in India in May 2022 was given the name of 'Asani' by which country?

Correct Answer: (4) Sri Lanka
Solution:

The name Asani was given by Sri Lanka that means 'wrath' in Sinhalese.
● It was the first named storm of the 2022 North Indian Ocean cyclone season.
● Asani developed over south- east regions of Bay of Bengal and intensified into a 'severe cyclone'.

42. Which of the following airports of India won the ‘Covid champion’ award at Wings India 2022?

Correct Answer: (3) Cochin International Airport Limited
Solution:

The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) bagged the 'Covid champion' award at Wings India 2022 in March 2022.
● It won the award for the successful implementation of 'Mission Safeguarding' during the pandemic time to ensure safe travel at Kochi Airport.

43. After World War II, which system was established to create an efficient foreign exchange system?

Correct Answer: (1) Bretton Woods system
Solution:

After World War II, the Bretton Woods system was establishedto create a new international monetary system.
● Under the Bretton Woods System, gold was the basis for the U.S. dollar and other currencies were pegged to the U.S. dollar’s value.
● The Bretton Woods Agreement also created two important organizations—the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.

44. Which of the following universities won the Khelo India University Games 2021?

Correct Answer: (3) JAIN University
Solution:JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) became the winner of the Khelo India University Games 2021 that was held in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
● The University team topped the chart with 20 gold, 7 sil- ver and 5 bronze medals.
● Lovely Professional Universi- ty (LPU) stood second and Punjab University came third.

45. Which Indian origin person was recently appointed as the first-ever Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)?

Correct Answer: (2) Nand Mulchandani
Solution:

Nand Mulchandani was, in May 2022, appointed as the first-ever Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the first line of defence for the United States.
● Prior to this, he served as the CTO and acting director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Centre under the US Department of Defence.

46. According to recent data, what is India’s rank in the global export of fish?

Correct Answer: (3) 4th
Solution:

India is the second major producer of fish through aquaculture in the world.
● India is the 4th largest exporter of fish in the world as it contributes 7.7% to the global fish production.

47. The National Forensic Sciences University comes under which of the following ministries?

Correct Answer: (1) Ministry of Home Affairs
Solution:

National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), formerly Gujarat Forensic Science University (GFSU), falls under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
● It is a central university in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
● It is recognised as an Institution of National Importance by the Act of Parliament.

48. Which of the following companies recently became India’s 100th unicorn?

Correct Answer: (1) Open
Solution:

Google-backed neo-banking fintech portal, Open, became 100th Unicorn of India in May 2022.
● It also became Kerala’s first unicorn start-up.
● Open has also built Asia’s first digital banking platform for SMEs, start-ups, and freelancers.

49. On which of the following days is Coal Miners Day observed every year to honour the coal miners?

Correct Answer: (2) 4th May
Solution:

Coal Miners Day is observed on 4th May every year.
● It highlights the contributions of coal miners in meeting our energy demands.

50. Which of the following important days is celebrated across the world on 5th June?

Correct Answer: (1) World Environment Day
Solution:

World Environment Day is held annually on 5 June since 1973.
● The Day was established in 1972 by the United Nations at the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment (5- 16 June 1972).