Here are 25 Multiple Choice Questions on General Knowledge (Current Events) designed for JKSSB and similar competitive exams, keeping in mind the Forester exam’s Section C context.
General Knowledge (Current Events) – Multiple Choice Questions
Q1. What is the name of India’s first indigenously developed vaccine for cervical cancer, launched in September 2022?
(a) CERVAVAC
(b) HPV-IND
(c) C-GUARD
(d) GYNOCARE
Answer: (a) CERVAVAC
Explanation: CERVAVAC is India’s first quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (qHPV) vaccine developed by Serum Institute of India (SII) in collaboration with the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) for cervical cancer prevention.
Q2. Which country hosted the ‘SCO Summit 2022’ (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit)?
(a) India
(b) Uzbekistan
(c) China
(d) Russia
Answer: (b) Uzbekistan
Explanation: The 22nd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO Summit 2022) was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in September 2022.
Q3. India’s first Lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility was inaugurated in which state in September 2022?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Gujarat
(d) Maharashtra
Answer: (b) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: India’s first Lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility was inaugurated in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, by Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
Q4. Who among the following was appointed as India’s 16th Attorney General in September 2022?
(a) K.K. Venugopal
(b) R. Venkataramani
(c) Tushar Mehta
(d) Mukul Rohatgi
Answer: (b) R. Venkataramani
Explanation: R. Venkataramani was appointed as the new Attorney General for India for a period of three years, succeeding K.K. Venugopal.
Q5. Which Indian city was recently nominated as the first cultural and Tourism Capital of SCO for the period 2022-2023?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Varanasi
(d) Jaipur
Answer: (c) Varanasi
Explanation: The sacred city of Varanasi was designated as the first Cultural and Tourism Capital of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for 2022-2023.
Q6. The International Day of Non-Violence is observed annually on 2nd October to mark the birth anniversary of which personality?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Nelson Mandela
(c) Martin Luther King Jr.
(d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: (a) Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation: The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2nd, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.
Q7. Which of the following states recently launched the ‘Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme’ for government primary school students?
(a) Kerala
(b) Karnataka
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: (c) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the “Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme” for government primary school students across the state.
Q8. What is the name of the mission launched by ISRO in June 2022 to send three astronauts into space for a 3-day mission?
(a) Gaganyaan
(b) Chandrayaan-3
(c) Mangalyaan-2
(d) Aditya-L1
Answer: (a) Gaganyaan
Explanation: Gaganyaan is an Indian crewed orbital spacecraft intended to send three astronauts to space for a 3-day mission and bring them back safely.
Q9. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize 2022?
(a) Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov
(b) Alès Bialiatski, Memorial, and Center for Civil Liberties
(c) Abiy Ahmed Ali
(d) World Food Programme
Answer: (b) Alès Bialiatski, Memorial, and Center for Civil Liberties
Explanation: The Nobel Peace Prize 2022 was awarded to human rights advocate Alès Bialiatski from Belarus, the Russian human rights organisation Memorial, and the Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties.
Q10. The ‘National Games 2022’ were held in which Indian state?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Gujarat
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Haryana
Answer: (b) Gujarat
Explanation: The 36th National Games of India were held in Gujarat in September-October 2022.
Q11. Which country recently declared itself “free of polio” in August 2022, after more than three decades?
(a) Afghanistan
(b) Pakistan
(c) Sudan
(d) Algeria
Answer: (d) Algeria
Explanation: Algeria was declared free of polio in August 2022 by the World Health Organization (WHO) after more than three decades.
Q12. What is the name of the new digital platform launched by the Union Minister Amit Shah for the online registration of FIRS?
(a) e-FIR Portal
(b) Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS)
(c) Digital Police
(d) Citizen Services Portal
Answer: (c) Digital Police
Explanation: The ‘Digital Police’ portal (part of CCTNS project) was launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to facilitate online FIR registration and other citizen services.
Q13. Which country was recently hit by “Typhoon Noru” in September 2022, causing widespread damage?
(a) Japan
(b) Philippines
(c) Vietnam
(d) South Korea
Answer: (b) Philippines
Explanation: Typhoon Noru, locally known as Super Typhoon Karding, made landfall in the Philippines in September 2022, causing extensive damage.
Q14. India’s first ‘forest university’ (Forestry University) is planned to be established in which state?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Telangana
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Odisha
Answer: (b) Telangana
Explanation: Telangana is set to become the first state in India to establish a ‘Forestry University’ (Forest University), after the state assembly passed the University of Forestry (UoF) Act 2022.
Q15. Which Indian state launched the ‘e-haryana Portal’ for delivery of citizen services?
(a) Punjab
(b) Haryana
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: (b) Haryana
Explanation: The ‘e-haryana Portal’ was launched by the Haryana government to ensure the delivery of various government services to citizens in a time-bound and transparent manner.
Q16. Who assumed charge as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India in September 2022?
(a) Gen Manoj Pande
(b) Air Chief Marshal V. R. Chaudhari
(c) Gen Anil Chauhan
(d) Admiral R. Hari Kumar
Answer: (c) Gen Anil Chauhan
Explanation: Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan (Retd) was appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding General Bipin Rawat.
Q17. The ‘World Ozone Day’ is celebrated annually on which date?
(a) September 5
(b) September 16
(c) October 24
(d) December 10
Answer: (b) September 16
Explanation: World Ozone Day, also known as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, is observed annually on September 16.
Q18. India extended financial assistance of $100 million for infrastructure projects to which neighbouring country in September 2022?
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Nepal
(d) Maldives
Answer: (d) Maldives
Explanation: India extended a $100 million Line of Credit to the Maldives for various infrastructure development projects.
Q19. Which institution released the report titled ‘Global Estimates of Modern Slavery’ in September 2022?
(a) World Bank
(b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
(c) International Labour Organization (ILO)
(d) United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR)
Answer: (c) International Labour Organization (ILO)
Explanation: The report ‘Global Estimates of Modern Slavery: Forced Labour and Forced Marriage’ was released by the International Labour Organization (ILO), Walk Free Foundation, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Q20. ‘Project Cheetah’, under which cheetahs were reintroduced in India, was launched in which national park?
(a) Ranthambore National Park
(b) Kuno National Park
(c) Gir National Park
(d) Bandhavgarh National Park
Answer: (b) Kuno National Park
Explanation: Eight cheetahs were reintroduced from Namibia into India and released into specially designed enclosures at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh as part of ‘Project Cheetah’.
Q21. Who was elected as the new President of Kenya in August 2022?
(a) Raila Odinga
(b) Uhuru Kenyatta
(c) William Ruto
(d) David Mwaure Waihiga
Answer: (c) William Ruto
Explanation: William Ruto was declared the winner of Kenya’s presidential election in August 2022.
Q22. The ‘Asia Cup Cricket 2022’ tournament was won by which country?
(a) India
(b) Pakistan
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Afghanistan
Answer: (c) Sri Lanka
Explanation: Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the final to win the Asia Cup Cricket 2022 trophy.
Q23. Which state government recently launched an initiative named ‘Pudhumai Penn Scheme’ for girl students?
(a) Kerala
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Odisha
(d) West Bengal
Answer: (b) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: The Tamil Nadu government launched the ‘Pudhumai Penn Scheme’ (Modern Women Scheme) to provide financial assistance to girl students for pursuing higher education.
Q24. What is the name of the recently launched next-generation indigenously developed Main Battle Tank (MBT) for the Indian Army?
(a) Arjun Mk-1A
(b) Bhishma
(c) T-90
(d) K2 Black Panther
Answer: (a) Arjun Mk-1A
Explanation: Arjun Mk-1A is the new variant of the indigenously developed Main Battle Tank (MBT) for the Indian Army, featuring significant upgrades.
Q25. India’s longest rubber dam, ‘Gayaji Dam’, has been inaugurated in which state?
(a) Bihar
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (a) Bihar
Explanation: India’s longest rubber dam, named ‘Gayaji Dam’, was inaugurated on the Falgu river in Gaya, Bihar.
