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1) Union Minister, Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan has launched the “Skills on Wheels” initiative in partnership with NSDC and ______
A) Yes Bank
B) IndusInd Bank
C) Federal Bank
D) Axis Bank
E) None of these
Answer – B) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Speaker, Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla have launched ‘Skills on Wheels’ initiative with NSDC and IndusInd Bank with a flagging off ceremony. Under the partnership, 60,000 youth will be empowered over a period of five years with the objective of improving livelihood of rural households by providing relevant skills training to its youth population.

2) Which among the following banks has partnered with Maruti Suzuki to provide financing solutions to dealers?
A) Canara Bank
B) IOB
C) Indian Bank
D) UBI
E) None of these
Answer – C) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank has partnered with Maruti Suzuki to provide financing solutions to dealers.

3) Juspay has partnered with _____ to launch Hyper UPI.
A) Yes Bank
B) IndusInd Bank
C) Federal Bank
D) Axis Bank
E) None of these
Answer – A) Yes Bank
Explanation:
Yes Bank has collaborated with Juspay to launch HyperUPI, a UPI based plug-in service.

4) Cross-border payments fintech company BriskPe has partnered with _____to introduce “BriskPe A2A”?
A) Yes Bank
B) IndusInd Bank
C) Federal Bank
D) Axis Bank
E) None of these
Answer – A) Yes Bank
Explanation:
Cross-border payments’ fintech company BriskPe and Yes Bank have partnered to introduce BriskPe A2A, a suite of solutions designed to empower exporters and importers.

5) Which among the following banks has signed an MoU with startupTN for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in Tamil Nadu?
A) Yes Bank
B) HDFC Bank
C) Axis Bank
D) ICICI Bank
E) None of these
Answer – B) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has signed an MoU with startupTN for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in Tamil Nadu.

6) Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL) has inked an MoU with ______ to provide accessible financing options to MSMEs for adopting solar energy solutions.
A) NABARD
B) SEBI
C) SIDBI
D) NHB
E) None of these
Answer – C) SIDBI
Explanation:
Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL) has inked an MoU with SIDBI to provide accessible financing options to MSMEs for adopting solar energy solutions.

7) Which among the following banks has signed a co-lending agreement with Credit Wise Capital for two-wheeler financing?
A) Yes Bank
B) HDFC Bank
C) IndusInd Bank
D) Axis Bank
E) None of these
Answer – B) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has entered into a co-lending agreement with technology-driven NBFC Credit Wise Capital for two-wheeler financing.

8) Which among the following companies has launched “Autopay on QR” in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)?
A) Paypal
B) Cashfree Payments
C) Payoneer
D) Square Payments
E) None of these
Answer – B) Cashfree Payments
Explanation:
Cashfree Payments has launched “Autopay on QR” in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

9) IIT Kanpur has signed an MoU with private lender ______ to provide startups with a comprehensive support system.
A) Yes Bank
B) HDFC Bank
C) ICICI Bank
D) Axis Bank
E) None of these
Answer – C) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
The IIT Kanpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ICICI Bank to provide startups with a comprehensive support system.

10) Which among the following states has signed an MoU with six public sector banks for providing banking services in all unbanked Gram Panchayats of the state?
A) Manipur
B) Odisha
C) Sikkim
D) Assam
E) None of these
Answer – B) Odisha
Explanation:
The state government of Odisha has signed an MoU with six public sector banks (State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, UCO Bank, Bank of India and Bank of Baroda) for providing banking services in all unbanked Gram Panchayats (GPs) of the state through customer service point (CSP) plus banking outlets.

11) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the Chairman of Mastercard India?
A) Dinesh Kumar Khara
B) Rajnish Kumar
C) Suhail Sameer
D) Arundhati Bhattacharya
E) None of these
Answer – B) Rajnish Kumar
Explanation:
Former State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Rajnish Kumar has been appointed the Chairman of Mastercard India.

12) Which among the following banks has launched a “Virtual Commercial Credit Card” in a tie-up with Visa?
A) IndusInd Bank
B) Yes Bank
C) ICICI Bank
D) HDFC Bank
E) None of these
Answer – A) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
IndusInd Bank has launched a ‘Virtual Commercial Card’ to improve cross-border transactions for corporates and travel agents.

13) India and _______ have signed three MoUs including one on cooperation in Digital Payment mechanisms.
A) China
B) Sri Lanka
C) Bangladesh
D) Indonesia
E) None of these
Answer – C) Bangladesh
Explanation:
India and Bangladesh have signed three MoUs including one on cooperation in Digital Payment mechanisms.

14) Digital payment services provider _____ has approved the appointment of a new statutory auditor S.R Batliboi & Associates LLP for five years.
A) Phonepe
B) Freecharge
C) Paytm
D) Mobikwik
E) None of these
Answer – C) Paytm
Explanation:
Digital payment services provider, Paytm has approved the appointment of a new statutory auditor, S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, for five years.

15) The RBI has asked banks NBFCs and ARCs to release all the original movable and immovable property documents and remove charges registered with any registry within a period of ______ after full repayment/settlement of the loan account.
A) 10 days
B) 20 days
C) 30 days
D) 15 days
E) None of these
Answer – C) 30 days
Explanation:
The RBI has asked banks NBFCs and ARCs to release all the original movable and immovable property documents and remove charges registered with any registry within a period of 30 days after full repayment/settlement of the loan account.

16) Which among the following banks has received RBI’s nod to make I-Process Services (India) Private Limited, its wholly-owned subsidiary?
A) HDFC Bank
B) ICICI Bank
C) Yes Bank
D) Axis Bank
E) None of these
Answer – B) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank has received RBI’s approval to make I-Process Services (India) Private Limited its wholly-owned subsidiary.

17) Which among the following companies has collaborated with NPCI to launch India’s first Rupay Prepaid Forex Card for Indians traveling to the UAE?
A) MakeMyTrip
B) EaseMyTrip
C) Thomas Cook (India) Limited
D) Yatra
E) None of these
Answer – C) Thomas Cook (India) Limited
Explanation:
Thomas Cook (India) Limited has collaborated with NPCI to launch India’s first Rupay Prepaid Forex Card for Indians traveling to the UAE.

18) The UNDP and the ____ have signed an MoU to co-create data-driven innovations in agriculture and food systems to support smallholder farmers.
A) SIDBI
B) SEBI
C) NABARD
D) NHB
E) None of these
Answer – C) NABARD
Explanation:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-create data-driven innovations in agriculture and food systems to support smallholder farmers.

19) Sandeep Bakhshi has been reappointed as the MD & CEO of ______
A) HDFC Bank
B) Axis Bank
C) ICICI Bank
B) Yes Bank
E) None of these
Answer – C) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
Sandeep Bakhshi has been reappointed as the MD & CEO of ICICI Bank.

20) The RBI has announced its decision to discontinue I-CRR in a phased manner. In I-CRR “I” Refers to _______
A) Initial
B) Inactive
C) Incremental
B) Increased
E) None of these
Answer – C) Incremental
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to discontinue the Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (I-CRR)

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1) “World Sight Day” is observed on _______

  1. A) Second Friday of October
  2. B) Second Tuesday of October
  3. C) Second Thursday of October
  4. D) Second Monday of October
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) Second Thursday of October

Explanation: 

World Sight Day – Second Thursday of October.

 

2) Which among the following countries has won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under – 19 Championship?

  1. A) Indonesia
  2. B) Pakistan
  3. C) India
  4. D) Bangladesh
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) India

Explanation: 

India won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Championship.

 

3) Who among the following persons has won the Shakti Bhatt Literary Prize?

  1. A) Arundhati Roy
  2. B) CS Lakshmi
  3. C) Anita Desai
  4. D) Jhumpa Lahiri
  5. E) None of these

Answer – B) CS Lakshmi

Explanation:                                                                                               

CS Lakshmi has won the Shakti Bhatt Literary Prize for her decades of fiction and non-fiction on women’s rights and activism.

 

4) Who among the following persons has been conferred with the Global India Award by the Canada India Foundation?

  1. A) Jhumpa Lahiri
  2. B) Arundhati Roy
  3. C) Sudha Murty
  4. D) CS Lakshmi
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) Sudha Murty

Explanation:

Sudha Murty has been conferred with the Global India Award by the Canada India Foundation.

 

5) The 69th National Wildlife Week is celebrated from ______

  1. A) 1 – 7 October 2023
  2. B) 3 – 9 October 2023
  3. C) 2 – 8 October 2023
  4. D) 4 – 10 October 2023
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) 2 – 8 October 2023

Explanation:

The 69th National Wildlife Week is celebrated from 2 – 8 October 2023.

 

6) The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of an autonomous body _______

  1. A) Mera Yuvak Bharat (My Bharat)
  2. B) Mera Yauvan Bharat (My Bharat)
  3. C) Mera Yuva Bharat (My Bharat)
  4. D) Mera Yuvavastha Bharat (My Bharat)
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) Mera Yuva Bharat (My Bharat)

Explanation:

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) to focus on Youth led development.

 

7) Who among the following persons has unveiled the equestrian statue of freedom fighter, Raja Rao Rambaksh Singh at Daundiyakheda, Unnao?

  1. A) Narendra Modi
  2. B) Jagdeep Dhankhar
  3. C) Yogi Adityanath
  4. D) Amit Shah
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) Yogi Adityanath

Explanation: 

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has unveiled the equestrian statue of freedom fighter, Raja Rao Rambaksh Singh at Daundiyakheda, Unnao.

 

8) Who among the following Indian Men’s doubles pair has secured the first position in the BWF rankings?

  1. A) Parupalli Kashyap and Chetan Anand
  2. B) Prannoy H. S. and Srikanth Kidambi
  3. C) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
  4. D) Lakshya Sen and Chirag Shetty
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

Explanation:

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have secured the first position in the BWF rankings.

 

9) Who among the following persons has inaugurated the 2nd edition of the National Cyber Security Exercise “Bharat NCX 2023”?

  1. A) Tarun Kapoor
  2. B) P.K.Mishra
  3. C) Ajay Kumar Sood
  4. D) Amit Khare
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) Ajay Kumar Sood

Explanation:

Shri. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India has inaugurated the 2nd edition of the National Cyber Security Exercise “Bharat NCX 2023”.

 

10) The 3rd India – EU Maritime Security Dialogue was held in _______

  1. A) Amsterdam
  2. B) Antwerp
  3. C) Brussels
  4. D) Bruges
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) Brussels

Explanation:

The 3rd India – EU Maritime Security Dialogue was held in Brussels.

 

11) Who among the following persons has inaugurated the International Research Conference on ‘From Research to impact: Towards Just and Resilient Agri-Food Systems’?

  1. A) Amit Shah
  2. B) Droupadi Murmu
  3. C) Narendra Modi
  4. D) Jagdeep Dhankar
  5. E) None of these

Answer – B) Droupadi Murmu

Explanation:

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated an International Research Conference on ‘From research to impact: Towards Just and Resilient Agri-Food Systems’, being hosted by CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), in New Delhi.

 

12) Which among the following cities has hosted the “International Conference on Recent Advances in Bio – Energy Research – 2023”?

  1. A) Jalandhar
  2. B) Amritsar
  3. C) Kapurthala
  4. D) Ludhiana
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) Kapurthala

Explanation:

Kapurthala has hosted the “International Conference on Recent Advances in Bio-Energy Research – 2023”.

 

13) The 2023 edition of the Annual Joint HADR Exercise, CHAKRAVAT was hosted by Indian Navy at ______

  1. A) Thiruvananthapuram
  2. B) Mumbai
  3. C) Goa
  4. D) Visakhapatnam
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) Goa

Explanation: 

The 2023 edition of the Annual Joint HADR Exercise, CHAKRAVAT was hosted by the Indian Navy at Goa.

 

14) Who among the following persons has won the Qatar GP 2023?

  1. A) Sergio Pérez
  2. B) Charles Leclerc
  3. C) Max Verstappen
  4. D) Lewis Hamilton
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) Max Verstappen

Explanation:

Max Verstappen has won the Qatar GP 2023.

 

15) An eight-foot tall statue of ______ has been unveiled at Tolstoy Farm

  1. A) Mother Teresa
  2. B) B.R. Ambedkar
  3. C) Mahatma Gandhi
  4. D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) Mahatma Gandhi

Explanation:

An eight-foot-tall statue of Mahatma Gandhi has been unveiled at Tolstoy Farm.

 

16) The Supreme Court of India has signed an MoU with ______ to facilitate digital transformation of Indian Judiciary and improve access to justice.

  1. A) IIT Delhi
  2. B) IIT Kanpur
  3. C) IIT Madras
  4. D) IIT Kharagpur
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) IIT Madras

Explanation: 

The Supreme Court of India has signed an MoU with IIT Madras to facilitate digital transformation of Indian Judiciary and improve access to justice.

 

17) Which among the following countries has become the first in the World to launch digital passports?

  1. A) Norway
  2. B) Finland
  3. C) Sweden
  4. D) Denmark
  5. E) None of these

Answer – B) Finland

Explanation: 

Finland has become the first in the world to launch digital passports.

 

18) Which among the following countries has the largest number of Aizheimer’s patients in the World?

  1. A) Taiwan
  2. B) Japan
  3. C) China
  4. D) Russia
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) China

Explanation: 

China has the largest number of Aizheimer’s patients in the World.

 

19) Which among the following cities has the cleanest air, as per the analysis conducted by Independent think tank Climate Trends?

  1. A) Shillong
  2. B) Agartala
  3. C) Aizawl
  4. D) Imphal
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) Aizawl

Explanation: 

Aizawl has the cleanest air, as per the analysis conducted by independent think tank Climate Trends.

 

20) Yak Churpi of _______ has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag

  1. A) Mizoram
  2. B) Manipur
  3. C) Arunachal Pradesh
  4. D) Meghalaya
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation: 

Yak Churpi of Arunachal Pradesh has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag

21) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the national president of Indo – American Chamber of Commerce (IACC)?

  1. A) Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
  2. B) Pankaj Bohra
  3. C) Naina Lal Kidwai
  4. D) Kumar Mangalam Birla
  5. E) None of these

Answer – B) Pankaj Bohra

Explanation:

Pankaj Bohra, a chartered accountant from Ahmedabad has been appointed as the national president of Indo – American Chamber of Commerce (IACC).

 

22) “World Standards Day” is observed on _________

  1. A) October 14
  2. B) October 15
  3. C) October 16
  4. D) October 17 
  5. E) None of these

Answer – A) October 14

Explanation:

World Standards Day – October 14.

Theme 2023: “Shared Vision for a Better World – Standards for Sustainable Development Goals(SDG)”. 

 

23) “International Day of Rural Women” is observed on _________

  1. A) October 14
  2. B) October 15
  3. C) October 16
  4. D) October 17 
  5. E) None of these

Answer – B) October 15

Explanation:  

International Day of Rural Women – October 15.

 

24) “World Food Day” is observed on _________

  1. A) October 14
  2. B) October 15
  3. C) October 16
  4. D) October 17 
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) October 16

Explanation:

World Food Day – October 16.

Theme 2023: “Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind”

 

25) Which among the following CPSEs have been announced as 15th & 16th Navratna respectively?

  1. A) BEML & IRB
  2. B) SJVN & CONCOR
  3. C) IRCON & RITES
  4. D) RAILTEL & RVNL
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) IRCON & RITES

Explanation:

Ircon International Limited (IRCON) and RITES Ltd(RITES) both Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, have been announced as 15th and 16thNavratna respectively among CPSEs. 

 

26) Which among the following has been recognized as one of the “World Best Employers 2023” in the Forbes World’s Best Employers list 2023?

  1. A) GAIL Limited
  2. B) NHPC Limited
  3. C) NTPC Limited
  4. D) SAIL Limited
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) NTPC Limited

Explanation: 

India’s largest integrated energy conglomerate, NTPC Limited, has been recognized as one of the “World’s Best Employers 2023” in the Forbes World’s Best Employers list 2023.

 

27) Who among the following persons has been honoured with the “Saraswati Samman 2022”?

  1. A) Uma Balakumar
  2. B) Sivasankari
  3. C) C. S. Lakshmi
  4. D) Ramani Chandran
  5. E) None of these

Answer – B) Sivasankari

Explanation: 

Tamil Writer, Sivasankari has been honoured with the prestigious Saraswati Samman 2022 for her book of memoirs “Surya Vamsam”.

 

28) The Thal Kedar forest will be the first Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) of _________

  1. A) Madhya Pradesh
  2. B) Uttar Pradesh
  3. C) Uttarakhand
  4. D) Assam
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) Uttarakhand

Explanation: 

The Thal Kedar forest in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, will be the state’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS).

 

29) India has secured ____rank out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2023.

  1. A) 114th
  2. B) 113th
  3. C) 111th
  4. D) 112th
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) 111th

Explanation: 

India has secured 111th rank out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2023.

 

30) Which among the following cities has hosted the 16th Agricultural Science Congress (ASC)?

  1. A) Thrissur
  2. B) Thiruvananthapuram
  3. C) Kochi
  4. D) Ernakulam
  5. E) None of these

Answer – C) Kochi

Explanation: 

Kochi has hosted the 16th Agricultural Science Congress (ASC) organised by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS).

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1) “World Teachers Day” is observed on _______
A) October 5
B) October 6
C) October 7
D) October 8
E) None of these
Answer – A) October 5
Explanation:
World Teachers Day – October 5.
Theme 2023: “The Teachers We Need for the Education We Want: The Global Imperative to Reverse the Teacher Shortage”

2) Mohamed Muizzu has been appointed as the President of _____
A) Mali
B) Mauritius
C) Maldives
D) Mauritania
E) None of these
Answer – C) Maldives
Explanation:
Mohamed Muizzu has been appointed as the President of Maldives

3) A 19-foot statue of B.R.Ambedkar, named “Statue of Equality” has been unveiled in the ________
A) Delaware
B) Maryland
C) Virginia
D) Chicago
E) None of these
Answer – B) Maryland
Explanation:
A 19-foot statue of B.R. Ambedkar, named “Statue of Equality” has been unveiled in Maryland. The statue has been made by renowned sculptor Ram Sutar, who also built the statue of Sardar Patel in Gujarat.

4) Who among the following persons has inaugurated the “Khadi Mahotsav” in Mumbai?
A) Chhagan Bhujbal
B) Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma
C) Narayan Rane
D) Sanjay Raut
E) None of these
Answer – C) Narayan Rane
Explanation:
Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Narayan Rane, has inaugurated the much-anticipated ‘Khadi Mahotsav’. It has been organised by Khadi and Village Industry in Mumbai.

5) India’s first solar roof cycling track has been inaugurated in ______
A) Chennai
B) Bengaluru
C) Hyderabad
D) Mumbai
E) None of these
Answer – C) Hyderabad
Explanation:
India’s first solar roof cycling track has been inaugurated by the State Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister, K Tarakarama Rao in Hyderabad.

6) Who among the following persons has been named as the global ambassador of the ODI World Cup 2023 by the ICC?
A) Rahul Dravid
B) Yuvraj Singh
C) Sachin Tendulkar
D) Sourav Ganguly
E) None of these
Answer – C) Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Indian legend and Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar as the Global Ambassador for the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

7) The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of ________ as the CEO of UIDAI for a period of one year.
A) Madhabi Puri Buch
B) K N Vyas
C) Amit Agarwal
D) Arun Kumar Singh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Amit Agarwal
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of Amit Agarwal as the CEO of UIDAI for a period of one year.

8) The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2023 has been inaugurated in _______
A) Bengaluru
B) Hyderabad
C) New Delhi
D) Mumbai
E) None of these
Answer – C) New Delhi
Explanation:
Ministry of Tourism has organised inaugural ceremony for the PATA Travel Mart 2023 in New Delhi

9) “World Cotton Day” is observed on _______
A) October 4
B) October 3
C) October 6
D) October 7
E) None of these
Answer – D) October 7
Explanation:
World Cotton Day – October 7
Theme 2023: ‘Making cotton fair and sustainable for all, from farm to fashion’.

10) Which among the following countries has been re-elected as the President of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD)?
A) Thailand
B) Indonesia
C) India
D) Malaysia
E) None of these
Answer – C) India
Explanation:
India has been re-elected as the President of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD).

11) Who among the following persons has been awarded the Spinoza Prize related to climate change?
A) Mirjam Ros-Tonen
B) Joyeeta Gupta
C) Nicolien van der Grijp
D) Joseph Dellapenna
E) None of these
Answer – B) Joyeeta Gupta
Explanation:
Joyeeta Gupta, an Indian-origin professor at the University of Amsterdam, has been awarded the prestigious Dutch Spinoza Prize for her work in the field of climate change.

12) PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the country’s first high-tech sports training centre for Divyangjan in ______
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Himachal Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the country’s first high-tech sports training centre for Divyangjan, named after former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

13) Which among the following companies has partnered with Google to manufacture Chromebooks in India?
A) Acer
B) Asus
C) HP
D) Lenovo
E) None of these
Answer – C) HP
Explanation:
HP and Google have partnered to manufacture Chromebooks in India, in support of the government’s Make in India initiative.

14) Which among the following companies has retained the top spot with a brand Value of $43 billion in the 10th edition of the Kantar BrandZ Top 75 Most Valuable Indian Brands Report?
A) Infosys
B) Wipro
C) TCS
D) Accenture
E) None of these
Answer – C) TCS
Explanation:
TCS has retained the top spot with a brand Value of $43 billion in the 10th edition of the Kantar BrandZ Top 75 Most Valuable Indian Brands Report

15) Which among the following states has become the fourth state to implement the e-cabinet system.?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Tripura
D) Uttarakhand
E) None of these
Answer – C) Tripura
Explanation:
Tripura has become the fourth state to implement the e-cabinet system.

16) Who among the following persons will inaugurate the 10th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Summit on Jan 10,2024?
A) Droupadi Murmu
B) Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel
C) Narendra Modi
D) Jagdeep Dhankhar
E) None of these
Answer – C) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit on January 10, 2024.

17) Who among the following persons has been honoured with 2023 Bal Sahitya Puraskar for “Ibemma Amasung Ngabemma” in the Manipuri language.?
A) Vikram Seth
B) Aravind Adiga
C) Dilip Nongmaithem
D) Amitav Ghosh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Dilip Nongmaithem
Explanation:
Indian author, Dilip Nongmaithem has been honoured with 2023 Bal Sahitya Puraskar for “Ibemma Amasung Ngabemma” in the Manipuri language.

18) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has increased the subsidy on LPG cylinders under the Ujjwala scheme to _______ for up to 12 refills per year.
A) Rs.200
B) Rs.400
C) Rs.300
D) Rs.500
E) None of these
Answer – C) Rs.300
Explanation:
The CCEA has raised the subsidy from ₹200 per cylinder to ₹300 for up to 12 refills per year.

19) ”World Post Day” is observed on _______
A) October 7
B) October 9
C) October 6
D) October 5
E) None of these
Answer – B) October 9
Explanation:
World Post Day – October 9.
Theme 2023: “Together for Trust: Collaborating for a safe and connected future.”

20) India has secured ______ rank in the 2023 World Talent Ranking.
A) 55th
B) 54th
C) 56th
D) 57th
E) None of these
Answer – C) 56th
Explanation:
India has secured 56th rank in the 2023 World Talent Ranking.

21) “International Day of Non-Violence” is observed on _______
A) October – 1
B) October – 3
C) October – 2
D) October – 4
E) None of these
Answer – C) October 2
Explanation:
International Day of Non-Violence – October – 2

22) “World Habitat Day” is observed on _______
A) First Monday of October
B) First Tuesday of October
C) First Wednesday of October
D) First Thursday of October
E) None of these
Answer – A) First Monday of October
Explanation:
World Habitat Day – First Monday of October.
Theme 2023: “Resilient Urban Economies: Cities as Drivers of Growth and Recovery.”

23) Who among the following persons has received the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize in Mathematics?
A) Didier Dubois
B) Noga Alon
C) Ruixiang Zhang
D) Abdon Atangana
E) None of these
Answer – C) Ruixiang Zhang
Explanation:
Ruixiang Zhang, Assistant Professor, University of California, Berkeley, USA will be awarded with the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for his exceptional contributions to the field of mathematics.

24) Who among the following persons has been named as ASCI Chairman?
A) Nakul Anand
B) Sanjiv Puri
C) Saugata Gupta
D) Anil Chadha
E) None of these
Answer – C) Saugata Gupta
Explanation:
Saugata Gupta, MD and CEO of Marico, has been appointed as the chairman of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI).

25) Who among the following persons has been appointed as a member of the UPSC?
A) Raj Shukla
B) Preeti Sudan
C) Dr. Dinesh Dasa
D) Rajiv Nayan Choubey
E) None of these
Answer – Dr. Dinesh Dasa
Explanation:
Former Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) Chairman, Dr. Dinesh Dasa has been appointed as a member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

26) “World Vegetarian Day” is observed on _______
A) October 1
B) October 2
C) October 3
D) October 4
E) None of these
Answer – A) October 1
Explanation:
World Vegetarian Day – October 1.

27) “International Coffee Day” is observed on _______
A) October 1
B) October 2
C) October 3
D) October 4
E) None of these
Answer – A) October 1
Explanation:
International Coffee Day – October 1.

28) Breast Cancer Awareness month is observed on _______
A) October
B) September
C) November
D) December
E) None of these
Answer – A) October
Explanation:
Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been celebrated every October since the nineties. It is called ‘Pink October’ as people around the world adopt the pink colour and display a pink ribbon to raise awareness about breast health

29) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of PTI?
A) Priyavrat Bhartia
B) P. S. Jayakumar
C) Praveen Someshwar
D) Piyush Gupta
E) None of these
Answer – C) Praveen Someshwar
Explanation:
Praveen Someshwar has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of PTI.

30) “The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty” is observed on ______
A) October 17
B) October 12
C) October 13
D) October 14
E) None of these
Answer – A) October 17
Explanation:
“The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty” – October 17
Theme 2023: ‘Decent Work and Social Protection: Putting Dignity in Practice for All.

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1) Which among the following states has launched e-Bhoomi portal?
A) Gujarat
B) Karnataka
C) Haryana
D) Madhya Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Haryana
Explanation:
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has launched a new e-Bhoomi portal that promises to further ease the process of purchasing land for the development of government projects with the consent of landowners.

2) “World Bamboo Day” is observed on _______
A) September 15
B) September 16
C) September 17
D) September 18
E) None of these
Answer – D) September 18
Explanation:
World Bamboo Day – September 18.

3) Which among the following states has launched “Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana”?
A) West Bengal
B) Odisha
C) Gujarat
D) Karnataka
E) None of these
Answer – B) Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has unveiled the ‘Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana’ to promote nutrition.

4) Who among the following persons has received the French Government’s “Knight of the order of Arts and Letters’ honour”?
A) Ritu Kumar
B) Anamika Khanna
C) Rahul Mishra
D) Tarun Tahiliani
E) None of these
Answer – C) Rahul Mishra
Explanation:
Rahul Mishra, the visionary Indian designer has been honoured with the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by the French government.

5) Who among the following persons has won the Singapore Grand Prix 2023?
A) Fernando Alonso
B) Carlos Sainz
C) Lewis Hamilton
D) Charles Leclerc
E) None of these
Answer – B) Carlos Sainz
Explanation:
FERRARI’s Carlos Sainz has won the 2023 Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix (GP).

6) Who among the following persons has won the title of “Miss Universe Pakistan 2023”?
A) Amna Ilyas
B) Erica Robin
C) Mehwish Hayat
D) Rubya Chaudhry
E) None of these
Answer – B) Erica Robin
Explanation:
Erica Robin, a resident of Karachi, Pakistan, has won the title of ‘Miss Universe Pakistan 2023’, becoming the first woman in the country to achieve this title.

7) Which among the following hospitals has inaugurated India’s first dedicated OPD for the transgender community?
A) Safdarjung Hospital
B) RML Specialty Hospital
C) Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
D) Apollo Hospitals
E) None of these
Answer – C) Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
Explanation:
India’s first dedicated OPD for the transgender community has been inaugurated at Delhi’s Ram Manohar Lohia hospital.

8) Which among the following Ministres has launched “Swachhata Pakhwada 2023”?
A) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
B) Ministry of Home Affairs
C) Ministry of Railways
D) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
E) None of these
Answer – C) Ministry of Railways
Explanation:
The Ministry of Railways has launched “Swachhata Pakhwada 2023”.

9) Which among the following countries has been ranked first in grassroots crypto adoption?
A) Singapore
B) India
C) New Zealand
D) Germany
E) None of these
Answer – B) India
Explanation:
According to Chainalysis’ 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index, India has been ranked first in grassroots crypto adoption.

10) Who among the following persons has been named as the permanent CEO of Penguin Random House?
A) Sanjay Kumar Mishra
B) Sindhu Gangadharan
C) Nihar Malaviya
D) Dhananjay Joshi
E) None of these
Answer – C) Nihar Malaviya
Explanation:
Nihar Malaviya has been named as the permanent CEO of Penguin Random House.

11) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the new chairman of Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA)?
A) Sanjay Kumar Mishra
B) Sindhu Gangadharan
C) Dhananjay Joshi
D) Nihar Malaviya
E) None of these
Answer – C) Dhananjay Joshi
Explanation:
Dhananjay Joshi has been appointed as the new chairman of Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA).

12) NHAI has inked an agreement to develop Rs.1770 Crore Multi Modal Logistics Park in ________
A) Mumbai
B) Hyderabad
C) Bengaluru
D) Chennai
E) None of these
Answer – C) Bengaluru
Explanation:
National Highways Logistics Management Ltd (NHLML), a company owned by NHAI. has signed an agreement for the development of Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) at Bengaluru’s Muddelinganahalli rural district, proposed to be developed under the Public Private Partnership (DBFOT) model at an estimated cost of Rs. 1,770 crore.

13) “International Day of Peace” is Observed on _______
A) 20 September
B) 21 September
C) 22 September
D) 23 September
E) None of these
Answer – B) 21 September
Explanation:
International Day of Peace – 21 September.

14) Ashok Leyland has signed an MoU with _____ to set up an integrated commercial vehicle plant.
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) West Bengal
E) None of these
Answer – C) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Ashok Leyland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uttar Pradesh government to set up an integrated commercial vehicle bus plant with an initial investment of ₹200 crore.

15) Who among the following persons has unveiled the e-book titled, “People’s G20” on India’s G-20 Chairmanship”?
A) P.K. Mishra
B) Rajiv Gauba
C) Apurva Chandra
D) Pradip Kumar Tripathi
E) None of these
Answer – C) Apurva Chandra
Explanation:
Shri. Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has unveiled “People’s G20”, an eBook on India’s G20 Presidency in New Delhi.

16) Who among the following persons has won the gold medal in the women’s 10m air rifle event in the ISSF World Cup?
A) Mehuli Ghosh
B) Anjum Moudgil
C) Elavenil Valarivan
D) Apurvi Chandela
E) None of these
Answer – C) Elavenil Valarivan
Explanation:
Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan has won the gold medal in women’s 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

17) Who among the following persons has been awarded with the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship?
A) Pushkar Singh Dhami
B) Yogi Adityanath
C) Himanta Biswa Sarma
D) N. Biren Singh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Himanta Biswa Sarma
Explanation:
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been awarded the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship for his distinguished contribution to public service.

18) “International Week of the Deaf (IWD)” is Observed on _______
A) September 23
B) September 24
C) September 25
D) September 26
E) None of these
Answer – B) September 24
Explanation:
International Week of the Deaf (IWD) – September 24.
The International Week of Deaf People is observed between 18 to 24th of September (Monday – Sunday), and International Day of the Deaf is observed on the 24th of September (the last Sunday of September)

19) Who among the following persons has become the first woman surgeon to join elite Para Special Forces of the Indian Army?
A) Rakhi Singh
B) J Farida Rehana
C) Payal Chhabra
D) Madhuri Kanitkar
E) None of these
Answer – C) Payal Chhabra
Explanation:
Major Dr Payal Chhabra, a surgeon serving at the Army hospital in Ladakh, has become the first woman surgeon to join the elite Para Special Forces of the Indian Army.

20) Which among the following airlines has become the official airline for the Indian Football Team?
A) Air India
B) Indigo
C) Vistara
D) SpiceJet
E) None of these
Answer – B) Indigo
Explanation:
IndiGo has become the global partner and official airline for the Indian Football Team

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1) The third International Conference on Structural Integrity (ICONS 2023) has been inaugurated in _______
A) Karnataka
B) Kerala
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Andhra Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Third International Conference on Structural Integrity (ICONS 2023) has been inaugurated at Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu

2) Indian Air Force has pledged support to ______ TB patients as a part of ‘Ni-Kshaya Mitra’ initiative under the “Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (PMTB MBA).
A) 725
B) 735
C) 765
D) 745
E) None of these
Answer – C) 765
Explanation:
Indian Air Force has pledged support to 765 TB patients as a part of ‘Ni-Kshaya Mitra’ initiative under the “Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (PMTB MBA).

3) Which among the following schemes has won the National Award for e – Governance 2023 (Gold)?
A) SAGY
B) SVAMITVA
C) PMKVY
D) PMMVY
E) None of these
Answer – B) SVAMITVA
Explanation:
SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme of Ministry of Panchayati Raj has been conferred with the prestigious National Award for e-Governance 2023 (Gold) for Application of Emerging Technologies for Providing Citizen Centric Services at the 26th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

4) Which among the following organisations has observed its 40th foundation day on August 25?
A) DOT
B) ITI
C) C – DOT
D) NIC
E) None of these
Answer – C) C – DOT
Explanation:
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, observed its 40th Foundation Day celebration on 25 August 2023

5) Who among the following persons has launched a novel comic book titled “Let’s Move Forward”?
A) Amit Shah
B) Dharmendra Pradhan
C) Ashwini Vaishnaw
D) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
E) None of these
Answer – B) Dharmendra Pradhan
Explanation:
Union Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Minister, Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan, has launched a novel comic book titled “Let’s Move Forward.”

6) Which among the following metros will replace steel third rail with composite aluminium?
A) Chennai Metro
B) Kolkata Metro
C) Mumbai Metro
D) Hyderabad Metro
E) None of these
Answer – B) Kolkata Metro
Explanation:
Kolkata Metro will replace steel third rail with composite aluminium.

7) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the new president of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)?
A) Kamal Haasan
B) Aamir Khan
C) R.Madhavan
D) Mani Ratnam
E) None of these
Answer – C) R.Madhavan
Explanation:
R.Madhavan has been appointed as the new president of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).

8) Who among the following persons has become the first woman CEO and chairperson of the Railway Board?
A) Smita Sabharwal
B) Sanjukta Parashar
C) Jaya Verma Sinha
D) Durga Shakti Nagpal
E) None of these
Answer – C) Jaya Verma Sinha
Explanation:
Senior railway traffic service officer Jaya Verma Sinha has created history to become the first woman chief executive and chairperson of the Railway Board.

9) Which among the following countries has hosted the first “Karnataka Cultural Festival”?
A) Singapore
B) Nepal
C) Sri Lanka
D) Bangladesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Sri Lanka has hosted its first “Karnataka Cultural Festival”

10) Which among the following has become the first district in Uttar Pradesh to introduce an e-office system at its collectorate?
A) Etawah
B) Bijnor
C) Kannauj
D) Sonbhadra
E) None of these
Answer – C) Kannauj
Explanation:
Kannauj has become the first district in Uttar Pradesh to introduce an e-office system at its collectorate.

11) Who among the following persons has won the Men’s Javelin throw event at Zurich Diamond League 2023?
A) Avinash Mukund Sable
B) Neeraj Chopra
C) Arshad Nadeem
D) Murali Sreeshankar
E) None of these
Answer – B) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation:
Neeraj Chopra has won the Men’s Javelin throw event at Zurich Diamond League 2023.

12) Who among the following persons has assumed charge as the Principal Director General of Akashvani and News Services Division?
A) Mohan Chandak
B) K. Ganesan
C) Vasudha Gupta
D) S.M. Khan
E) None of these
Answer – C) Vasudha Gupta
Explanation:
Senior Indian Information Service officer Dr. Vasudha Gupta has assumed charge as the Principal Director General of Akashvani and News Services Division.

13) Indian-Origin Tharman Shanmugaratram has been elected as the President of _______
A) New Zealand
B) Malaysia
C) Singapore
D) Thailand
E) None of these
Answer – C) Singapore
Explanation:
Indian-Origin Singapore economist, Tharman Shanmugaratram has been elected as the President of Singapore.

14) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the first woman field director of Kaziranga National Park?
A) Mansi Madan Tripathy
B) Smita Sabharwal
C) Sonali Ghosh
D) Smita Sabharwal
E) None of these
Answer – C) Sonali Ghosh
Explanation:
Sonali Ghosh has been appointed as the first woman field director of Kaziranga National Park.

15) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the new Country Chair of Shell India?
A) Mohan Chandak
B) K. Ganesan
C) Mansi Madan Tripathy
D) Sonali Ghosh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Mansi Madan Tripathy
Explanation:
Mansi Madan Tripathy has been appointed as the new Country Chair of Shell India.

16) Emmerson Mnangagwa has been re-elected as the President of ______
A) Tanzania
B) Kenya
C) Zimbabwe
D) Niger
E) None of these
Answer – C) Zimbabwe
Explanation:
Emmerson Mnangagwa has been re-elected as the President of Zimbabwe.

17) Ministry of Education, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship have tied up with ______ to empower “teachers and entrepreneurs”
A) Twitter
B) Instagram
C) Meta
D) Facebook
E) None of these
Answer – C) Meta
Explanation:
The Ministry of Education, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship have tied up with Meta to empower teachers and entrepreneurs.

18) Which among the following states has constituted a three member panel to draft the proposed law to end polygamy in the state?
A) West Bengal
B) Kerala
C) Assam
D) Karnataka
E) None of these
Answer – C) Assam
Explanation:
The state government of Assam has constituted a three member panel to draft the proposed law to end polygamy in the state.

19) Which among the following football clubs has won its 17th Durand Cup title?
A) DHFC
B) Mohammedan SC
C) Mohun Bagan
D) Army Red
E) None of these
Answer – C) Mohun Bagan
Explanation:
Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat East Bengal to win the Durand Cup 2023 trophy at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal. Mohun Bagan SG has become the first team in Durand Cup history to win 17 titles.

20) “International Day of Charity 2023” is observed on _____
A) September 5
B) September 6
C) September 7
D) September 8
E) None of these
Answer – A) September 5
Explanation:
International Day of Charity 2023 – September 5.

21) Which among the following has been named as the official sponsor of the Indian contingent for the 19th Asian Games?
A) Nestle
B) ITC
C) Amul
D) HUL
E) None of these
Answer – C) Amul
Explanation:
Amul has been named as the official sponsor of the Indian contingent for the 19th Asian Games.

22) Who among the following persons has launched the “Malaviya Mission”?
A) Nitin Gadkari
B) Amit Shah
C) Dharmendra Pradhan
D) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
E) None of these
Answer – C) Dharmendra Pradhan
Explanation:
The “Malaviya Mission” – Teacher Training program has been launched by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and UGC at Kaushal Bhawan in New Delhi.

23) The country’s first solar city “Sanchi” has been inaugurated by _______
A) Yogi Adityanath
B) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
C) Bhupesh Baghel
D) Ashok Gehlot
E) None of these
Answer – B) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan has inaugurated the country’s first solar city “Sanchi”.

24) International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is observed on _____
A) September 5
B) September 6
C) September 7
D) September 8
E) None of these
Answer – C) September 7
Explanation:
International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies – September 7.

25) Which among the following states has launched Mukhya Mantri Sporting Abilities, Rebuilding Aspirations and Livelihood Scheme (SABAL)?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) West Bengal
D) Andhra Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – B) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has inaugurated the Mukhya Mantri Sporting Abilities, Rebuilding Aspirations and Livelihood Scheme (SABAL) at Nadaun in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh.

26) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the Principal Chief Operations Manager of Central Railway?
A) Anant Maheshwari
B) Shyam Sunder Gupta
C) Rajesh Nambiar
D) Dipankar Das Sarma
E) None of these
Answer – B) Shyam Sunder Gupta
Explanation:
Shyam Sunder Gupta has been appointed as the Principal Chief Operations Manager of Central Railway.

27) Who among the following persons has become the first person to get an Indonesian ‘golden Visa’?
A) Ilya Sutskever
B) Mira Murati
C) Sam Altman
D) Greg Brockman
E) None of these
Answer – C) Sam Altman
Explanation:
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI has become the first person to get an Indonesian ‘golden Visa’.

28) Sato Kilman has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of ______
A) Fiji
B) Kiribati
C) Vanuatu
D) Samoa
E) None of these
Answer – C) Vanuatu
Explanation:
Sato Kilman has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Vanuatu.

29) Union Minister of Education has signed an MoU with _______ to help children learn AI
A) iStock
B) Adobe
C) Canva
D) Autodesk
E) None of these
Answer – B) Adobe
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Education has signed an agreement with global software major Adobe to help children develop creative expression in classrooms using the application Adobe Express.

30) The President of India Droupadi Murmu has conferred the National Teachers’ Award 2023 to _____ selected awardees.
A) 74
B) 77
C) 75
D) 76
E) None of these
Answer – C) 75
Explanation:
The President of India Droupadi Murmu has conferred the National Teachers’ Award 2023 to 75 Selected awardees.

31) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the Principal Director General of the Press Information Bureau (PIB)?
A) Anant Maheshwari
B) Manish Desai
C) Rajesh Nambiar
D) Dipankar Das Sarma
E) None of these
Answer – B) Manish Desai
Explanation:
Manish Desai has been appointed as the Principal Director General of the Press Information Bureau (PIB).

32) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the chairperson of the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM)?
A) Manish Desai
B) Anant Maheshwari
C) Rajesh Nambiar
D) Dipankar Das Sarma
E) None of these
Answer – C) Rajesh Nambiar
Explanation:
Rajesh Nambiar has been appointed as the chairperson of the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM).

33) Who among the following persons has been elected as the Vice – Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?
A) Sood Ajay
B) Dipankar Das Sarma
C) Raman Sukumar
D) Biman Bagchi
E) None of these
Answer – C) Raman Sukumar
Explanation:
Raman Sukumar, an authority on the Asian elephant, has been elected as the vice-chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) during the recent election held at the United Nations Environment Programme headquarters in Nairobi.

34) Which among the following companies has unveiled “Indrajaal” India’s first AI-powered anti-drone system?
A) Seven Robotics
B) Svaya Robotics
C) Grene Robotics
D) Rapid Robotics
E) None of these
Answer – C) Grene Robotics
Explanation:
Grene Robotics, a Hyderabad-based company has unveiled “Indrajaal” India’s first AI-powered anti-drone system.

35) Who among the following persons has been elected as a member of the International Esports Federation(IESF)?
A) Jhulan Goswami
B) Sachin Tendulkar
C) Lokesh Suji
D) Sunil Chhetri
E) None of these
Answer – C) Lokesh Suji
Explanation:
Lokesh Suji has been elected to the esteemed membership committee of the International Esports Federation (IESF) for a three-year term.

36) Brice Oligui Nguema has been sworn in as the interim President of _____
A) Niger
B) Cameroon
C) Gabon
D) Nigeria
E) None of these
Answer – C) Gabon
Explanation:
Brice Oligui Nguema has been sworn in as the interim President of Gabon.

37) Who among the following persons will receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honour in Indian cinema this year?
A) Waheeda Rehman
B) Asha Parekh
C) Vyjayanthimala
D) Mala Sinha
E) None of these
Answer – A) Waheeda Rehman
Explanation:
Waheeda Rehman will receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honour in Indian cinema this year.

38) “World Environmental Health Day” is observed on _____
A) September 24
B) September 27
C) September 26
D) September 25
E) None of these
Answer – C) September 26
Explanation:
“World Environmental Health Day” – September 26

39) Pramila Malik has become the first woman speaker of the _____ assembly.
A) Assam
B) Sikkim
C) West Bengal
D) Odisha
E) None of these
Answer – D) Odisha
Explanation:
Pramila Malik has become the first woman speaker of the Odisha assembly.

40) Which among the following companies has partnered with the Indian Navy to spread awareness among the young people in the Northeast about career opportunities through the ‘Khamree Mo Sikkim’ outreach program?
A) Tata Motors
B) Hyundai
C) Maruti Suzuki India
D) Mahindra & Mahindra
E) None of these
Answer – C) Gabon
Explanation:
Maruti Suzuki India, has partnered with the Indian Navy to spread awareness among the young people in the Northeast about career opportunities through the ‘Khamree Mo Sikkim’ outreach program.

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1) Who among the following persons has been appointed as a member of the Singapore International Mediation Centre(SIMC)?
A) Bijan Kumar Mukherjea
B) Mehr Chand Mahajan
C) N.V .Ramana
D) M. Patanjali Sastri
E) None of these
Answer – C) N.V. Ramana
Explanation:
Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana has been appointed as a member of the prestigious International Mediator Panel of Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC).

2) Who among the following persons has become India’s first women Charge d’ Affaires in Pakistan?
A) Manimekalai
B) Sudhi Choudhary
C) Geetika Srivastava
D) Nidhi Choudhary
E) None of these
Answer – C) Geetika Srivastava
Explanation:
Geetika Srivastava, a 2005 cadre IFS, has been appointed as the new Charge d’Affaires in Islamabad, Pakistan

3) Who among the following persons has won the title of Miss International India 2023?
A) Pema Bhutia
B) Tejaswini Shrivastava
C) Priyan Sain
D) Praveena Aanjna
E) None of these
Answer – D) Praveena Aanjna
Explanation:
Praveena Aanjna has won the title of Miss International India 2023 at the finale of Miss Divine Beauty 2023 national final held in New Delhi.

4) Which among the following states/UTs will host Miss World 2023 in December?
A) Rajasthan
B) Uttarakhand
C) Jammu & Kashmir
D) Ladakh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Kashmir
Explanation:
Kashmir will host Miss World 2023 in December.

5) Which among the following countries will host the first-ever global AI summit in October?
A) Nepal
B) India
C) Pakistan
D) Sri Lanka
E) None of these
Answer – B) India
Explanation:
India will host the first-ever global AI summit in October

6) ________ and KSL has signed an agreement for cooperation in ship design and construction.
A) HSL
B) GSL
C) GRSE
D) MDSL
E) None of these
Answer – B) GSL
Explanation:
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and Kenya Shipyard Limited (KSL) signed an MoU for cooperation in ship design and construction.

7) “World Sanskrit Day” is observed on _____
A) August 27
B) August 28
C) August 31
D) August 30
E) None of these
Answer – C) August 31
Explanation:
World Sanskrit Day – August 31.

8) Who among the following persons has introduced the World’s first ethanol-fueled Toyota Innova car?
A) Jyotiraditya Scindia
B) Rajnath Singh
C) Nitin Gadkari
D) Anurag Singh Thakur
E) None of these
Answer – C) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Nitin Gadkari has unveiled the world’s first 100% ethanol-fueled Toyota Innova car.

9) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the chairman of FIDC?
A) Jugal Kishore Mohapatra
B) Umesh Govind Revankar
C) Maya Sinha
D) Srinivasan Sridhar
E) None of these
Answer – B) Umesh Govind Revankar
Explanation:
Umesh Govind Revankar has been appointed as the chairman of Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC).

10) “International Day for People of African Descent” is observed on _____
A) August 27
B) August 28
C) August 31
D) August 30
E) None of these
Answer – C) August 31
Explanation:
International Day for People of African Descent – August 31.

11) The state government of _______ has signed an MoU with Germany’s Professional Association Football League
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Maharashtra
C) Karnataka
D) Kerala
E) None of these
Answer – B) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The state government of Maharashtra has signed an MoU with Germany’s Professional Association Football League.

12) “National Small Industry Day” is observed on _______
A) August 27
B) August 28
C) August 31
D) August 30
E) None of these
Answer – D) August 30
Explanation:
National Small Industry Day – August 30.

13) “International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances” is observed on ______
A) August 27
B) August 28
C) August 31
D) August 30
E) None of these
Answer – D) August 30
Explanation:
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances – August 30.

14) Who among the following persons has launched the National Sports Federations Portal?
A) Jyotiraditya Scindia
B) Rajnath Singh
C) Anurag Singh Thakur
D) Kiren Rijiju
E) None of these
Answer – C) Anurag Singh Thakur
Explanation:
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur has launched the National Sports Federations Portal on the National Sports Day

15) Who among the following persons has launched “Awareness Campaign and Training of Trainers” for the elimination of Sickle Cell Anaemia in New Delhi
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
C) Arjun Munda
D) Smriti Irani
E) None of these
Answer – C) Arjun Munda
Explanation:
Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda has launched the ‘Awareness Campaign and Training of Trainers’ as a part of the ‘Mission for Elimination of Sickle Cell Anaemia’ in New Delhi

16) The government will provide a grant-in-aid of up to _____ for startups and individuals to promote innovation in the technical textiles segment.
A) 40 lakh
B) 30 lakh
C) 50 lakh
D) 20 lakh
E) None of these
Answer – C) 50 lakh
Explanation:
The government will provide a grant-in-aid of up to Rs 50 lakh for startups and individuals to promote innovation in the niche technical textiles segment.

17) Which among the following companies has won the digital rights for India’s home cricket matches for the 2023-2028 cycle in the BCCI media rights auction?
A) SonyLIV
B) JioCinema
C) Viacom 18
D) ZEE5
E) None of these
Answer – C) Viacom 18
Explanation:
Viacom 18 has won the digital rights for India’s home cricket matches for the 2023 – 2028 cycle in the BCCI media rights auction.

18) Who among the following persons has won the title of Miss Earth India 2023?
A) Pema Bhutia
B) Tejaswini Shrivastava
C) Priyan Sain
D) Praveena Aanjna
E) None of these
Answer – C) Priyan Sain
Explanation:
Priyan Sain has clinched the title of Miss Earth India 2023 during the Miss Divine Beauty 2023.

19) “World Coconut Day” is observed on _____
A) September 2
B) September 3
C) September 4
D) September 5
E) None of these
Answer – A) September 2
Explanation:
World Coconut Day – September 2.

20) “National Teachers Day” is observed on _____
A) September 5
B) September 6
C) September 7
D) September 8
E) None of these
Answer – A) September 5
Explanation:
National Teachers Day – September 5.

 

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1) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the part-time chairperson of UIDAI?
A) Parminder Chopra
B) P. R. Seshadri
C) Neelkanth Mishra
D) Sashidhar Jagdishan
E) None of these
Answer – C) Neelkanth Mishra
Explanation:
Neelkanth Mishra has been appointed as the part-time chairperson of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).

2) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the B20 Summit India 2023 in __________
A) Pune
B) Hyderabad
C) New Delhi
D) Mumbai
E) None of these
Answer – C) New Delhi
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the B20 Summit India 2023 in New Delhi.

3) Women’s Equality Day is observed on _____
A) August 25
B) August 26
C) August 27
D) August 28
E) None of these
Answer – B) August 26
Explanation:
Women’s Equality Day – August 26.
Theme 2023: “Embrace Equity”

4) Who among the following persons has inaugurated the ninth India Region Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association?
A) Jagdeep Dhankhar
B) Droupadi Murmu
C) OM Birla
D) Narendra Modi
E) None of these
Answer – C) OM Birla
Explanation:
Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla has inaugurated the ninth India Region Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The theme of the two-day conference is ‘Strengthening Democracy and Good Governance in the Digital Age’

5) Which among the following cities has secured the first position in the “10 lakh Population” category of the Clean Air Survey – 2023?
A) Gwalior
B) Jabalpur
C) Indore
D) Bhopal
E) None of these
Answer – C) Indore
Explanation:
Indore has secured the first position in the “10 lakh Population” category of the Clean Air Survey – 2023.
Bhopal – 5th
Jabalpur – 13th
Gwalior – 41st

6) Who among the following persons has released the National Curriculum Framework for School Education in New Delhi?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Dharmendra Pradhan
C) Piyush Goyal
D) Arvind Kejriwal
E) None of these
Answer – B) Dharmendra Pradhan
Explanation:
Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan has released the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE).

7) The GOI in association with State governments has launched an “Innovative Invoice Scheme” by the name _______ to encourage the culture of customers asking for Invoices/Bills for all purchases.
A) Mera Bill Mera Shakti
B) Mera Invoice Mera Shakti
C) Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar
D) Mera Invoice Mera Adhikaar
E) None of these
Answer – C) Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar
Explanation:
The Government of India, in association with State Governments has launched an ‘Invoice incentive Scheme’ by the name ‘Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar’ to encourage the culture of customers asking for invoices/bills for all purchases.

8) NHPC has inked an initial pact with RITES to construct railway sliding for a 2,880MW Dibang Multipurpose project in ________
A) Assam
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) West Bengal
E) None of these
Answer – B) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
State-owned hydro power giant NHPC has inked an initial pact with RITES to construct railway siding for a 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose project in Arunachal Pradesh.

9) Which among the following companies has signed tennis players Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek as their new brand ambassadors?
A) IBM
B) TCS
C) Infosys
D) Wipro
E) None of these
Answer – C) Infosys
Explanation:
Infosys has signed tennis players Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek as their new brand ambassadors.

10) Who among the following persons has been conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Narendra Modi
D) Jagdeep Dhankhar
E) None of these
Answer – C) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour by H.E. Katerina N. Sakellaropoulou, President of Greece

11) Which among the following states has raised the financial aid given to women under the Ladli Behna scheme from 1000 to 1250 per month?
A) Rajasthan
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
E) None of these
Answer – C) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has raised the financial aid given to women under the flagship ‘Ladli Behna’ scheme from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,250 per month.

12) Who among the following persons has become the fifth Indian Men’s singles player to secure a medal at the BWF World Badminton Championships 2023 held in Denmark?
A) Lakshya Sen
B) Srikanth Kidambi
C) HS Prannoy
D) Chirag Shetty
E) None of these
Answer – C) HS Prannoy
Explanation:
HS Prannoy has become the fifth Indian Men’s singles player to secure a medal at the BWF World Badminton Championships 2023 held in Denmark.

13) CCI has imposed a fine of _______ on Bharti Airtel due to its non – compliance with the provisions specified in section 6(2) of the Competition Act, 2002
A) Rs. 2 Crore
B) Rs. 3 Crore
C) Rs. 1 Crore
D) Rs. 4 Crore
E) None of these
Answer – C) Rs.1 Crore
Explanation:
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a fine of Rs. 1 crore on Bharti Airtel due to its non – compliance with the provisions specified in Section 6(2) of the Competition Act, 2002

14) The Uttar Pradesh government has approved 18 ‘Atal Residential Schools’ with a budget of _______
A) Rs.1150 Crore
B) Rs.1350 Crore
C) Rs.1250 Crore
D) Rs.1450 Crore
E) None of these
Answer – C) Rs.1250 Crore
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved 18 ‘Atal Residential Schools’ with a budget of Rs.1250 Crore.

15) The state government of ________ has issued a notification banning the use and production of plastic water bottles below 1000 ml capacity in the state.
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Haryana
C) Assam
D) Uttar Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Assam
Explanation:
The Assam Environment and Forest Department has issued a notification banning the use and production of plastic water bottles below 1L capacity in the state from October 2.

16) Which among the following states has partnered with UNESCO to implement recommendations on Ethics of AI?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Telangana
D) Tamil Nadu
E) None of these
Answer – C) Telangana
Explanation:
The state government of Telangana has partnered with UNESCO to implement recommendations on Ethics of AI.

17) Who among the following persons has released three books namely “Heritage Trees of Goa” “When Parallel Lines meet” and a collection of poems titled “My Dear Poems”?
A) Mangubhai C. Patel
B) R. N. Ravi
C) P S Sreedharan
D) Arif Mohammed Khan
E) None of these
Answer – C) P S Sreedharan
Explanation:
Goa Governor P S Sreedharan has released three books namely “Heritage Trees of Goa” “When Parallel Lines Meet” and a collection of Poems titled “My Dear Poems”.

18) PM Narendra Modi has become the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Greece in _______ years.
A) 20
B) 30
C) 40
D) 50
E) None of these
Answer – C) 40
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi has become the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Greece in 40 years.

19) A book titled “The Life, Vision and Songs of Kabir” has been authored by ______
A) Amish Tripathi
B) Durjoy Datta
C) Vipul Rikhi
D) Madhan
E) None of these
Answer – C) Vipul Rikhi
Explanation:
A book titled “The Life, Vision and Songs of Kabir” has been authored by Vipul Rikhi

20) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented a Bidri work pair of ‘Surahi’ from Telangana to _______
A) Tshepo Motsepe
B) Julius Malema
C) Cyril Ramaphosa
D) Jacob Zuma
E) None of these
Answer – C) Cyril Ramaphosa
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented a Bidri work pair of ‘Surahi’ from Telangana to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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1) Who among the following persons has led the Indian Contingent to the World Athletics Championships 2023?
A) Gagan Narang
B) Bajrang Punia
C) Neeraj Chopra
D) Ravi Kumar Dahiya
E) None of these
Answer – C) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation:
India’s Javelin star Neeraj Chopra has led a 27-member Indian contingent to the World Athletics Championships 2023, Budapest, Hungary.

2) Which among the following is now officially known as IIM Mumbai?
A) ISB
B) ICT
C) NITIE
D) IIFT
E) None of these
Answer – C) NITIE
Explanation:
The National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) is now officially known as the Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai.

3) Which among the following has been honoured with Asia’s Best Brand Employer Award for ‘Organisation with Innovative HR Practices’?
A) TNSTC
B) KSRTC
C) APSRTC
D) TSRTC
E) None of these
Answer – B) KSRTC
Explanation:
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has won Asia’s Best Brand Employer Award under the category ‘Organisation with Innovative HR Practices’.

4) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the Global CEO of the International Gemological Institute (IGI)?
A) Duncan Graham Wanblad
B) Jakob Stausholm
C) Tehmasp Printer
D) Martin Rapaport
E) None of these
Answer – C) Tehmasp Printer
Explanation:
Tehmasp Printer has been appointed as the Global CEO of the International Gemological Institute (IGI).

5) India has secured ________ rank in the Internet Resilience Index (IRI) in the South Asian region.
A) 5th
B) 6th
C) 7th
D) 8th
E) None of these
Answer – B) 6th
Explanation:
India has secured 6th rank in the Internet Resilience Index (IRI) in the South Asian region.

6) “International youth Day” is observed on _____
A) August 12
B) August 13
C) August 14
D) August 15
E) None of these
Answer – A) August 12
Explanation:
International youth Day – August 12.

7) “World Biofuel Day” is observed on _____
A) August 10
B) August 11
C) August 14
D) August 15
E) None of these
Answer – A) August 10
Explanation:
World Biofuel Day – August 10.

8) Which among the following states has introduced a mobile application named ‘Sinh Suchna’?
A) West Bengal
B) Assam
C) Gujarat
D) Manipur
E) None of these
Answer – C) Gujarat
Explanation:
The state government of Gujarat has introduced a mobile application named ‘Sinh Suchna’ for tracking lions.

9) Who among the following persons has authored a book titled, “How Prime Ministers Decide”?
A) Vikram Seth
B) Neerja Chowdhury
C) Arundhati Roy
D) Jhumpa Lahiri
E) None of these
Answer – B) Neerja Chowdhury
Explanation:
Book – How Prime Ministers Decide.
Author – Neerja Chowdhury.

10) Which among the following Indian railway zones has inaugurated the third “Pink Station” recently?
A) Northern Railway
B) Eastern Railway
C) Central Railway
D) West Central Railway
E) None of these
Answer – C) Central Railway
Explanation:
The Central Railway has inaugurated the new Amravati station as the 1st “Pink Station” on the Bhusawal Division and the 3rd station on Central Railway

11) “World Lion Day” is observed on _____
A) August 10
B) August 11
C) August 14
D) August 15
E) None of these
Answer – A) August 10
Explanation:
World Lion Day – August 10.

12) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)?
A) V. G. Kannan
B) Krishan Kant Rathi
C) Sanjay Agarwal
D) Rajib Kumar Mishra
E) None of these
Answer – C) Sanjay Agarwal
Explanation:
IRS Officer Sanjay Agarwal has been appointed as the Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

13) Who among the following persons has authored a new book titled, “Monsoon”?
A) Vikram Seth
B) Neerja Chowdhury
C) Abhay K
D) Arundhati Roy
E) None of these
Answer – C) Abhay K
Explanation:
Poet-Diplomat Abhay K launches his latest book ‘Monsoon’ at Kathika Cultural Centre in Old Delhi.

14) Which among the following has launched Neerakshi, India’s first Indigenous AUV to detect mines?
A) Hindustan Shipyard
B) Cochin Shipyard
C) GRSE
D) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
E) None of these
Answer – C) GRSE
Explanation:
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has unveiled “Neerakshi” (Meaning – “Eyes in the Water”), India’s first indigenous Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) designed for mine detection.

15) Which among the following has joined as a 10th member of Interpol Global Academy Network?
A) Mahatma Gandhi Training Institute
B) National CPWD Academy
C) CBI Academy
D) Central Detective Training School
E) None of these
Answer – C) CBI Academy
Explanation:
CBI Academy has joined as a 10th member of Interpol Global Academy Network.

16) “International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2023” is observed on _____
A) August 7
B) August 8
C) August 6
D) August 9
E) None of these
Answer – D) August 9
Explanation:
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2023 – August 9.

17) “Nagasaki Day” is observed on _______
A) August 7
B) August 8
C) August 6
D) August 9
E) None of these
Answer – D) August 9
Explanation:
Nagasaki Day – August 9.

18) Who among the following persons has been elected as vice chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?
A) Biman Bagchi
B) Akhil Ranjan Chakravarty
C) Raman Sukumar
D) Dipankar Das Sarma
E) None of these
Answer – C) Raman Sukumar
Explanation:
Asian Elephant expert, Raman Sukumar has been elected as vice chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

19) “Quit India Movement Day” is observed on _______
A) August 7
B) August 8
C) August 6
D) August 9
E) None of these
Answer – B) August 8
Explanation:
Quit India Movement Day also known as the Bharat Chhodo Andolan – August 8.

20) Which among the following states has signed an MoU with Mexican state Nuevo Leon for investment in tourism infra & pharma sectors?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Andhra Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – B) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The state government of Uttar Pradesh has signed an MoU with Mexican state Nuevo Leon for investment in tourism, infrastructure, pharma and medical sectors in the state.

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1) Which among the following has introduced the ‘Su-Swagatam’ Portal?
A) NITI Aayog
B) Planning Commission
C) Supreme Court
D) RBI
E) None of these
Answer – C) Supreme Court
Explanation:
The Supreme Court has introduced the ‘Su-Swagatam’ portal, an online platform that facilitates the issuance of e-passes for entering the apex court.

2) Which among the following states has become the first Indian state to offer free in Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Goa
D) Andhra Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Goa
Explanation:
Goa has become the first Indian state to offer free in Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment.

3) Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a bus scheme “PM-e-Bus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operation by _____ buses on the PPP model.
A) 11,000
B) 10,000
C) 12,000
D) 13,000
E) None of these
Answer – B) 10,000
Explanation:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a bus scheme “PM-e-Bus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operation by 10,000 buses on the PPP model.

4) Which among the following states has launched the “Mukhyamantri Nishulk Annapurna Food Packet Scheme” on the occasion of Independence Day?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Rajasthan
D) Maharashtra
E) None of these
Answer – C) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has launched the “Mukhyamantri Nishulk Annapurna Food Packet Scheme” on the occasion of Independence Day.

5) “World Organ Donation Day” is observed on _____
A) August 12
B) August 13
C) August 14
D) August 15
E) None of these
Answer – B) August 13
Explanation:
World Organ Donation Day – August 13.

6) “International Left Handers Day” is observed on _____
A) August 12
B) August 13
C) August 14
D) August 15
E) None of these
Answer – B) August 13
Explanation:
International Left Handers Day – August 13.

7) Which among the following countries has won the 2023 Men’s Asian Champions Trophy?
A) Pakistan
B) Singapore
C) India
D) Malaysia
E) None of these
Answer – C) India
Explanation:
India has won the 2023 Men’s Asian Champions Trophy.

8) Which among the following states has launched India’s first Agricultural Data Exchange (ADeX) and Agriculture Data Management Framework (ADMF)?
A) Karnataka
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Telangana
D) Kerala
E) None of these
Answer – C) Telangana
Explanation:
The state government of Telangana has launched India’s first Agricultural Data Exchange (ADex) and Agriculture Data Management Framework (ADMF)

9) Which among the following states has launched the “Indira Gandhi Smart Phone Scheme”?
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) West Bengal
D) Tamil Nadu
E) None of these
Answer – B) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has launched the Indira Gandhi Smart Phone Scheme in a program organised in Jaipur.

10) Who among the following persons has formally inaugurated a day long national conference on Nalanda Buddhism at Central Institute of Buddhist Studies in Leh?
A) R. K. Mathur
B) Phagu Chauhan
C) B D Mishra
D) Rajendra Arlekar
E) None of these
Answer – C) B D Mishra
Explanation:
B D Mishra has formally inaugurated a day long national conference on Nalanda Buddhism at Central Institute of Buddhist Studies in Leh.

11) Who among the following persons has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at inaugural RICS South Asia Awards?
A) Niranjan Hiranandani
B) Vikas Oberoi
C) Subhash Runwal
D) B D Mishra
E) None of these
Answer – C) Subhash Runwal
Explanation:
Subhash Runwal has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at inaugural RICS South Asia Awards.

12) Which among the following has been honoured with the tech startup of the year (Artificial Intelligence) award at the prestigious 13th Annual Entrepreneur India Awards?
A) Conversica
B) Yellow.ai
C) Jio Haptik
D) Gupshup
E) None of these
Answer – C) Jio Haptik
Explanation:
Jio Haptik has been honoured with the tech startup of the year (Artificial Intelligence) award at the prestigious 13th Annual Entrepreneur India Awards.

13) “International Day for People of African Descent” is observed on _____
A) August 23
B) August 31
C) August 30
D) August 24
E) None of these
Answer – B) August 31
Explanation:
“International Day for People of African Descent” – August 31

14) The Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala has unveiled the ‘A-HELP’ programme in ________
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) West Bengal
C) Gujarat
D) Uttar Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Gujarat
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala has unveiled the ‘A-HELP’ (Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production) programme along with an Infertility Camp in the state of Gujarat.

15) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated multi-level flyover in ____
A) Chennai
B) Hyderabad
C) Pune
D) Mumbai
E) None of these
Answer – C) Pune
Explanation:
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways on has inaugurated a multi-level flyover in Maharashtra’s Pune

16) “First – Ever UN’s World Steelpan Day” is observed on _______
A) August 11
B) August 12
C) August 13
D) August 14
E) None of these
Answer – A) August 11
Explanation:
First – Ever UN’s World Steelpan Day – August 11.

17) The first-ever WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine to be held in _______
A) Tamil Nadu
B) West Bengal
C) Gujarat
D) Karnataka
E) None of these
Answer – C) Gujarat
Explanation:
The First-ever WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine to be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

18) The G20 Film Festival has begun in _______
A) Mumbai
B) Hyderabad
C) New Delhi
D) Chennai
E) None of these
Answer – C) New Delhi
Explanation:
The G20 Film Festival has begun in New Delhi.

19) __________ in association with the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the launch of Independence Day Campaign #Anekta mei Ekta.
A) Facebook
B) Instagram
C) ShareChat
D) Moj
E) None of these
Answer – C) ShareChat
Explanation:
Multilingual social media platform, ShareChat has collaborated with the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Home Affairs for the Independence Day campaign #Anekta mei Ekta

20) India’s first drone common testing centre to be established in ______
A) West Bengal
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Kerala
D) Karnataka
E) None of these
Answer – B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
India’s first drone common testing centre under the Defence Testing Infrastructure (DTI) scheme will be established at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu

21) “World Humanitarian Day” is observed on _____
A) August 15
B) August 16
C) August 17
D) August 19
E) None of these
Answer – D) August 19
Explanation:
World Humanitarian Day – August 19.
Theme 2023: “No matter what”

22) “World Photography Day” is observed on _____
A) August 15
B) August 16
C) August 17
D) August 19
E) None of these
Answer – D) August 19
Explanation:
World Photography Day – August 19.
Theme 2023: “Understanding Clouds”

23) “World Photography Week” is observed on _____
A) August 12 – 25
B) August 12 – 26
C) August 12 – 27
D) August 12 – 28
E) None of these
Answer – B) August 12 – 26
Explanation:
World Photography Week – August 12 – 26.

24) Who among the following persons has received the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG)?
A) Satyendra Tiwari
B) Naresh Kumar
C) Loukrakpam Ibomcha Singh
D) Malik Ram
E) None of these
Answer – C) Loukrakpam Ibomcha Singh
Explanation:
Assistant Commandant Loukrakpam Ibomcha Singh has received the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG).

25) Which among the following states has increased the annual income limit under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana from Rs.1.8 lakh to Rs.3 lakh?
A) Gujarat
B) West Bengal
C) Haryana
D) Rajasthan
E) None of these
Answer – C) Haryana
Explanation:
The State government of Haryana has increased the annual income limit under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana from Rs.1.8 lakh to Rs.3 lakh.

26) Who among the following persons has become the second Indian women wrestler to win a gold medal at the U20 World Wrestling Championships?
A) Sakshi Malik
B) Priya Malik
C) Vinesh Phogat
D) Alka Tomar
E) None of these
Answer – B) Priya Malik
Explanation:
Priya Malik has become the second Indian women wrestler to win a gold medal at the U20 World Wrestling Championships.

27) India’s first 3D-printed post office building has been inaugurated in _________
A) Hyderabad
B) Mumbai
C) Bengaluru
D) Chennai
E) None of these
Answer – C) Bengaluru
Explanation:
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has inaugurated India’s first 3D-printed post office building in Bengaluru

28) “World Mosquito Day” is observed on _____
A) August 19
B) August 20
C) August 21
D) August 22
E) None of these
Answer – B) August 20
Explanation:
World Mosquito Day – August 20.

29) Uttar Pradesh CM, Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur have jointly inaugurated the Youth 20 Summit – 2023 in _______
A) Ayodhya
B) Varanasi
C) Lucknow
D) Agra
E) None of these
Answer – B) Varanasi
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister for youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur have jointly inaugurated the Youth 20 Summit – 2023 in Varanasi.

30) President Droupadi Murmu has launched the country’s stealth warship ‘INS Vindhyagiri’ in ________
A) Goa
B) Hyderabad
C) Kolkata
D) Mumbai
E) None of these
Answer – C) Kolkata
Explanation:
President Droupadi Murmu has launched the country’s stealth warship ‘INS Vindhyagiri’ in Kolkata.

31) Union Ministers, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Smt Nirmala Sitharaman have launched Kuvi and Desia books at ________
A) Cuttack
B) Bhopal
C) Bhubaneswar
D) Raipur
E) None of these
Answer – C) Bhubaneswar
Explanation:
Union Ministers Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Smt Nirmala Sitharaman have launched Kuwi and Desia books at Bhubaneswar.

32) Who among the following persons has launched the mobile application, “Flood Watch” to provide Real-Time flood forecasts to the public using interactive maps?
A) Kiren Rijiju
B) Piyush Goyal
C) Kushvinder Vohra
D) Shri R.K.Singh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Kushvinder Vohra
Explanation:
Central Water Commission (CWC) Chairman, Kushvinder Vohra has launched the mobile application “Flood Watch” to provide information and forecast of flood situation for 7 days to the people on a real time basis.

33) Who among the following persons has planted the 4 Croreth tree under the All – India Tree Plantation Campaign?
A) Jagdeep Dhankhar
B) Narendra Modi
C) Amit Shah
D) Droupadi Murmu
E) None of these
Answer – C) Amit Shah
Explanation:
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah has planted the 4 Croreth tree under the All-India Tree Plantation Campaign of the Ministry of Home Affairs at the CRPF Group Center in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

34) The 19th meeting of the Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) has been inaugurated in ________
A) Bihar
B) Haryana
C) Gujarat
D) Madhya Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Gujarat
Explanation:
The 19th meeting of the Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) has been inaugurated in Gujarat.

35) Who among the following persons has dedicated a 660 MW Unit of Barh Super Thermal Power Project at Barh in Bihar?
A) Kiren Rijiju
B) Piyush Goyal
C) Shri R.K.Singh
D) Nitish Kumar
E) None of these
Answer – C) Shri R.K.Singh
Explanation:
Union Power Minister Shri R. K. Singh has dedicated a 660 MW Unit of Barh Super Thermal Power Project at Barh in Bihar

36) The Ministry of Tourism in association with the different state governments/UTs organised the Azadi Ka Amit Mahotsav & Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Food Festival in ______
A) Hyderabad
B) Mumbai
C) New Delhi
D) Bengaluru
E) None of these
Answer – C) New Delhi
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tourism in association with the different state governments/UTs organised the Azadi Ka Amit Mahotsav & Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Food Festival in New Delhi.

37) The WHO in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush convened the first-ever global summit on traditional medicine in _______
A) Karnataka
B) Kerala
C) Gujarat
D) Madhya Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Gujarat
Explanation:
The WHO in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush convened the first-ever global summit on traditional medicine in Gujarat.

38) Which among the following companies has entered into a long-term power use agreement with Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (RUVNL) for the supply of 300 MW solar power under the CPSU scheme in Rajasthan?
A) Coal India
B) NTPC Limited
C) NLC India Limited
D) NALCO
E) None of these
Answer – C) NLC India Limited
Explanation:
The NLC India Limited has signed a long-term power usage agreement with Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (RUVNL). Under the agreement, it will supply power from its 300 MW PV plant for the next 25 years.

39) Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has commenced the construction of the World’s highest motorable road in _______
A) Uttarakhand
B) J&K
C) Ladakh
D) Leh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Ladakh
Explanation:
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has commenced the construction of the World’s highest motorable road in Ladakh.

40) Which among the following has unveiled a “CarbonLite Metro Travel” initiative to make passengers aware of CO2 emissions reduction?
A) JMRC
B) DMRC
C) CMRL
D) BMRC
E) None of these
Answer – B) DMRC
Explanation:
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has unveiled a pioneering initiative called “CarbonLite Metro Travel” to make passengers aware of CO2 emissions reduction.

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1) Which among the following countries has won the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation – International Tournament in Terrassa?
A) Pakistan
B) Spain
C) India
D) England
E) None of these
Answer – C) India
Explanation:
Indian Women’s team has won the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation – International Tournament in Terrassa.

2) Who among the following persons has inaugurated the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2023 in Greater Noida?
A) Amit Shah
B) Anurag Singh Thakur
C) Narendra Modi
D) Droupadi Murmu
E) None of these
Answer – B) Anurag Singh Thakur
Explanation:
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur has inaugurated the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2023 in Greater Noida.

3) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and _______ have signed an MoU to establish a mechanism of technical and institutional cooperation in telecommunications.
A) Bharti Airtel
B) C-DOT
C) MTNL
D) BSNL
E) None of these
Answer – B) C-DOT
Explanation:
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and C-DOT have signed an MoU to establish the mechanism of technical and institutional cooperation in telecommunications at the TRAI Headquarters, New Delhi.

4) Who among the persons has been conferred with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award for his outstanding contribution towards the country’s progress?
A) Amit Shah
B) Droupadi Murmu
C) Narendra Modi
D) Rajnath Singh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award for his outstanding contribution towards the country’s progress.

5) The first Permanent Aadhaar Enrolment Centre (PAEC) for Indian Army has been inaugurated in _______
A) Goa
B) Mumbai
C) New Delhi
D) Hyderabad
E) None of these
Answer – C) New Delhi
Explanation:
The first ever Permanent Aadhaar Enrolment Centre (PAEC) for the Indian Army has been inaugurated in New Delhi.

6) Which among the following has become the single largest PSU – refinery in the country for the year 2022 – 2023?
A) HPCL
B) MRPL
C) CPCL
D) NRL
E) None of these
Answer – B) MRPL
Explanation:
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), a mini Ratna CPSE PSU refinery based in Coastal Karnataka and a subsidiary of ONGC, has become the single largest PSU-Refinery (single location) in the Nation for the year 2022-23.

7) National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India (NCCF) has tied up with _______ to sell tomatoes at Rs.70 kg.
A) Blinkit
B) Swiggy
C) Magicpin
D) Dunzo
E) None of these
Answer – C) Magicpin
Explanation:
National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India (NCCF) has tied up with Magicpin to sell tomatoes at Rs.70 kg.

8) “World Lung Cancer Day” is observed on _____
A) August 1
B) August 2
C) August 3
D) August 4
E) None of these
Answer – A) August 1
Explanation:
World Lung Cancer Day – August 1.

9) “Aviation Security Culture Week 2023” is observed on _____
A) 30th July – 4th August
B) 31st July – 5th August
C) 1st August – 6th August
D) 2nd August – 7th August
E) None of these
Answer – B) 31st July – 5th August
Explanation:
Aviation Security Culture Week 2023 – 31st July – 5th August.

10) UNFPA and ______ government have launched “Just Ask” chatbot for adolescents and young adults on SRHR.
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Himachal Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Madhya Pradesh government have launched “Just Ask” chatbot for adolescents and young adults on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).

11) Who among the following persons has won the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix?
A) Lando Norris
B) Max Verstappen
C) Charles Leclerc
D) George William Russell
E) None of these
Answer – B) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
2023 Belgian Grand Prix – Max Verstappen.

12) Who among the following persons has authored a novel “Western Lane”?
A) Sebastian Barry
B) Martin MacInnes
C) Chetna Maroo
D) Tan Twan Eng
E) None of these
Answer – C) Chetna Maroo
Explanation:
British-Indian author, Chetna Maroo’s debut novel ‘Western Lane’ has been long-listed for the 2023 Booker Prize.

13) Who among the following persons has secured a gold medal at the FISU World University Games in Chengdu, China?
A) Divyansh Singh Panwar
B) Anish Bhanwala
C) Aishwarya Pratap Singh
D) Saurabh Chaudhary
E) None of these
Answer – C) Aishwarya Pratap Singh
Explanation:
Shooter Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar has secured a gold medal at the FISU World University Games in Chengdu, China.

14) “Muslim Women’s Rights Day” is observed on _____
A) August 1
B) August 2
C) August 3
D) August 4
E) None of these
Answer – A) August 1
Explanation:
Muslim Women’s Rights Day – August 1.

15) “National Sports Day” is observed on _____
A) August 29
B) August 28
C) August 27
D) August 26
E) None of these
Answer – A) August 29
Explanation:
“National Sports Day” – August 29

16) “National Mountain Climbing Day” is observed on _____
A) August 1
B) August 2
C) August 3
D) August 4
E) None of these
Answer – A) August 1
Explanation:
National Mountain Climbing Day – August 1.

17) Which among the following has launched its first floating store on Dal lake in Srinagar?
A) eBay
B) Flipkart
C) Amazon India
D) Myntra
E) None of these
Answer – C) Amazon India
Explanation:
Amazon India has launched its first ever floating store on Dal lake in Srinagar.

18) India and _______ have signed MoU for cooperation in agriculture.
A) Romania
B) Ukraine
C) Moldova
D) Belarus
E) None of these
Answer – C) Moldova
Explanation:
India and Moldova have signed an MoU for cooperation in agriculture.

19) “International Dog Day” is observed on ______
A) August 24
B) August 25
C) August 26
D) August 23
E) None of these
Answer – C) August 26
Explanation:
“International Dog Day” – August 26

20) The 5th World Coffee Conference will be held in _______
A) Hyderabad
B) Bengaluru
C) Pune
D) Mumbai
E) None of these
Answer – B) Bengaluru
Explanation:
The 5th World Coffee Conference will be held in Bengaluru.