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The General Knowledge section of a Competitive Exam comprises Current Affairs (CA) questions chosen from a wide range of national and international events. The developments include areas such as: appointments & elections, sports tournaments, development projects, books & authors, defence news, awards & prizes, international summits etc.
1) The Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise called, “Ex Khaan Quest 2023” has begun in _________
A) Laos
B) Kyrgyzstan
C) Mongolia
D) Kazakhstan
E) None of these
Answer – C) Mongolia
Explanation:
The Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise called, “Ex Khaan Quest 2023” has begun in Mongolia.
2) “World Refugee Day” is observed on ________
A) June 17
B) June 18
C) June 19
D) June 20
E) None of these
Answer – D) June 20
Explanation:
World Refugee Day – June 20.
3) Who among the following persons has won the Canadian Grand Prix 2023?
A) George Russell
B) Sergio Pérez
C) Max Verstappen
D) Charles Leclerc
E) None of these
Answer – C) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Canadian Grand Prix 2023 – Max Verstappen.
4) Which among the following agencies has released the Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2023?
A) WHO
B) UNFPA
C) UNDP
D) UNICEF
E) None of these
Answer – C) UNDP
Explanation:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has released the Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2023.
5) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the MD of Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL)?
A) Neeraja Prabhakar
B) Krishan Mishra
C) Kamal Kishore Chatiwal
D) PM Prasad
E) None of these
Answer – C) Kamal Kishore Chatiwal
Explanation:
MD of Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) – Kamal Kishore Chatiwal.
6) The National Yoga Olympiad has been organised in __________
A) Gujarat
B) West Bengal
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Uttar Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The National Yoga Olympiad has been organised in Madhya Pradesh.
7) “National Reading Day” is observed on ________
A) June 19
B) June 20
C) June 21
D) June 22
E) None of these
Answer – A) June 19
Explanation:
National Reading Day – June 19.
8) Who among the following persons has been confirmed by the senate as the first Muslim female federal Judge?
A) S Mubarak Begum
B) Nusrat Chowdhury
C) Shaniba Nowshad
D) Samina Mirza
E) None of these
Answer – B) Nusrat Chowdhury
Explanation:
Nusrat Chowdhary, a civil rights lawyer has been confirmed by the senate as the first Muslim female federal Judge.
9) Who among the following persons has been selected as the New Chief of RAW?
A) Shantanu Narayen
B) Pankaj Agrawal
C) Ravi Sinha
D) Ramachandra Murthy Kondubhatla
E) None of these
Answer – C) Ravi Sinha
Explanation:
Ravi Sinha, a senior IPS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, has been appointed as the new chief of the Research and Analysis Wing(R&AW)[India’s external intelligence agency].
10) Which among the following states has topped in the “National Water Awards” in Best State category?
A) West Bengal
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
E) None of these
Answer – C) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh has topped in the National Water Awards in Best State category.
11) “International Day for Countering Hate Speech” is observed on ______
A) June 16
B) June 17
C) June 18
D) June 19
E) None of these
Answer – C) June 18
Explanation:
“International Day for Countering Hate Speech” – June 18.
12) Which among the following railway stations has received the FSSAI ‘Eat Right Station’ tag?
A) Rangiya
B) Dibrugarh
C) Guwahati
D) Kamakhya
E) None of these
Answer – C) Guwahati
Explanation:
Guwahati railway station has received FSSAI ‘Eat Right Station’ tag.
13) PM Modi has collaborated with ______ for a special song aimed at promoting the benefits of millet.
A) Katy Perry
B) Lady Gaga
C) Falu
D) Kiran Ahluwalia
E) None of these
Answer – C) Falu
Explanation:
PM Modi has collaborated with Indian-American Grammy-winner, Falu for a special song aimed at promoting the benefits of millet.
14) Who among the following persons has authored a new book titled, “Master Residential Real Estate”?
A) Devika Rangachari
B) Ramachandra Murthy Kondubhatla
C) Ashwinder R Singh
D) BK Shivani
E) None of these
Answer – C) Ashwinder R Singh
Explanation:
Book: “Master Residential Real Estate”
Ashwinder R Singh – Author
15) “World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought” is observed on ________
A) June 16
B) June 17
C) June 18
D) June 19
E) None of these
Answer – B) June 17
Explanation:
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought – June 17.
Theme: “Her land. Her rights”
16) Which among the following has launched the free bus travel scheme for women named “Shakti” recently?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Kerala
E) None of these
Answer – C) Karnataka
Explanation:
The state government of Karnataka has launched the free bus travel scheme for Women named “Shakti” recently.
17) Who among the following persons has authored a new book titled, “The Power of one Thought Master your Mind, Master your Life”
A) Devika Rangachari
B) Ramachandra Murthy Kondubhatla
C) BK Shivani
D) K.K Gopala Krishnan
E) None of these
Answer – C) BK Shivani
Explanation:
Book : “The Power of one Thought Master your Mind, Master your Life”
Author : BK Shivani
18) Which among the following has launched the “Indian Languages Programme” to support local news publishers?
A) Facebook
B) Google
C) Microsoft
D) Instagram
E) None of these
Answer – B) Google
Explanation:
Google has launched the “Indian Languages Programme” to support local news publishers.
19) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the CMD of the NFL?
A) Shantanu Narayen
B) Pankaj Agrawal
C) U Saravanan
D) Arvind Krishna
E) None of these
Answer – C) U Saravanan
Explanation:
U Saravanan has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of state-owned National Fertilizers Ltd (NFL).
20) “Autistic Pride Day” is observed on ________
A) June 16
B) June 17
C) June 18
D) June 19
E) None of these
Answer – C) June 18
Explanation:
Autistic Pride Day – June 18.