TGPSC Group-I Prelims 2022

247 questions from the 2022 papers, each with the official answer and an explanation.

A question repeated across years is listed once, under one of the years it appeared.

241. Q241Economy in the news

     Which one of the following countries launched gold coins named "Mosi-oa-Tunya" in a bid to control the inflation?

     • aSri Lanka
     • bRussia
     • cPakistan
     • dZimbabweAnswer
     ›Explanation

     Option D is correct because the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe introduced the Mosi-oa-Tunya gold coins into circulation in July 2022 to absorb excess local currency liquidity, reduce the demand for US dollars, and curb hyperinflation. Option A: Sri Lanka faced severe economic distress and inflation around this time but did not issue gold coins to address it. Option B: Russia introduced tax exemptions on gold investments for individuals but did not launch coins named Mosi-oa-Tunya. Option C: Pakistan did not issue gold coins as a monetary tool against domestic currency inflation.

242. Q242Economy in the news

     Consider the following in relation to the Indian companies in Fortune 500 List in 2022 : A. A total of nine Indian companies have entered the list. B. Five of them are private sector and four were state-owned firms. C. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) entered for the first time. D. Reliance Industries and Tata Group are among the private firms. E. ONGC and BPCL are among the public sector firms. Choose the correct answer:

     • aA, B & D only
     • bA, B, C & D only
     • cA, C, D & E onlyAnswer
     • dB, C & E only
     ›Explanation

     Option C is correct because statements A, C, D, and E accurately reflect the 2022 Fortune 500 list, while statement B is incorrect regarding the exact composition of public and private sector firms. Total Indian companies in 2022 list: nine Public sector firms: five (LIC, IOCL, ONGC, BPCL, SBI) Private sector firms: four (Reliance Industries, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Rajesh Exports) Option A: This option omits valid statements C and E while incorrectly including statement B. Option B: This option mistakenly includes statement B, which reversed the count of public and private sector entities. Option D: This option omits valid statements A and D while including the incorrect statement B.

243. Q243Economy in the news

     Which company became the first Indian company to reach the $100 billion market capitalisation (m-cap) mark ?

     • aIndian Oil Corporation
     • bAir India
     • cOil and Natural Gas Corporation
     • dTata Consultancy ServicesAnswer
     ›Explanation

     Option D is correct because Tata Consultancy Services achieved a market capitalisation of over 100 billion dollars in April 2018, making it the first Indian company to cross this threshold in terms of closing valuation. Option A: Indian Oil Corporation has never attained a 100 billion dollar market capitalisation. Option B: Air India is a state-founded carrier without public listing or reaching such market valuation marks. Option C: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation never reached the 100 billion dollar market capitalisation mark.

244. Q244STATE CURRENT AFFAIRS

     Which of the following are the new Mandals declared by the Government of Telangana in July, 2022? A. Gundumal in Narayanpet B. Gangadhara in Karimnagar C. Dudyal in Vikarabad D. Zaffargadh in Jangoan E. Saloora in Nizamabad Choose the correct answer:

     • aB, D & E only
     • bA, B, C & D only
     • cA, C & D only
     • dA, C & E onlyAnswer
     ›Explanation

     Option D is correct because in July 2022, the Telangana government issued orders creating 13 new mandals across various districts, which included Gundumal in Narayanpet district, Dudyal in Vikarabad district, and Saloora in Nizamabad district. Gangadhara and Zaffargadh were existing mandals. Option A: Gangadhara and Zaffargadh are long-existing mandals, not new ones created in July 2022. Option B: It incorrectly includes Gangadhara and Zaffargadh. Option C: It incorrectly includes Zaffargadh and omits Saloora.

245. Q245STATE CURRENT AFFAIRS

     Malavath Poorna is a famous mountaineer from Telangana. Which of the following mountain peaks did she successfully climb in June 2022?

     • aMount Everest, the highest mountain peak in Russia
     • bMount Elgon, the highest mountain peak in Uganda
     • cMount Denali, the highest mountain peak in North AmericaAnswer
     • dMount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain peak in Africa
     ›Explanation

     Option C is correct because Malavath Poorna successfully reached the summit of Mount Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America, on June 5, 2022, completing her mission to scale the Seven Summits. Option A: Mount Everest is located in the Himalayas on the Nepal-China border, not in Russia. Option B: Mount Elgon is an extinct volcano on the border of Uganda and Kenya, not the peak she summited in June 2022. Option D: Mount Kilimanjaro was scaled by Poorna earlier in her career in 2014, not in June 2022.

246. Q246STATE CURRENT AFFAIRS

     Which of the following statements about Dr.K.Keshavulu from Telangana are correct? A. He is the Managing Director of Telangana State Seed Development Corporation (TSSDC). B. He is the Director of Telangana State Seed Organic Certification Authority (TSSOCA). C. He has been elected as the President of International Seed Testing Association (ISTA). D. He is the first from any Asian country to hold one of the top executive posts in ISTA. E. He is a native of erstwhile Mahbubnagar District. Choose the correct answer:

     • aA, B & E only
     • bA, B, C & D onlyAnswer
     • cA, C, D & E only
     • dB, C & D only
     ›Explanation

     Option B is correct because statements A, B, C, and D are factually accurate regarding Dr. K. Keshavulu, whereas statement E is incorrect. Dr. K. Keshavulu served as MD of TSSDC and Director of TSSOCA. He was elected President of ISTA, the first Asian to head the body. He is a native of Nizamabad district, not Mahbubnagar district. Option A: It omits statements C and D, and wrongly treats statement E as correct. Option C: It omits statement B and wrongly includes statement E. Option D: It omits statement A, which correctly identifies his role at TSSDC.

247. Q247STATE CURRENT AFFAIRS

     Which of the following hospital gets 'Kaya kalpa Award-2021' by securing first place in the area hospitals category from the Union Ministry of Health?

     • aMadhira Hospital
     • bVemulawada HospitalAnswer
     • cJinnaram Hospital
     • dNarayanpet Hospital
     ›Explanation

     Option B is correct because Vemulawada Area Hospital in Rajanna Sircilla district achieved the first rank among area hospitals in Telangana under the central government's Kayakalp Awards for 2020-21, recognising superior hygiene, sanitation, and infection-control standards. Option A: Madhira Hospital did not achieve the top rank in the area hospital category in the 2021 evaluations. Option C: Jinnaram Hospital operates primarily as a primary healthcare centre rather than the winning area hospital. Option D: Narayanpet Hospital did not secure the first position in this category for the 2021 assessment cycle.