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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.