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1st February by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, which of the following states has launched a campaign titled “Samagra Shiksha
Abhiyan” under the Aarohini Initiative Training Program for the empowerment of girls?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Rajasthan
C. Karnataka D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: D. Uttar Pradesh
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Assam?
A. Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta B. Gyanendra Pratap Singh
C. Dr Lajja Ram Bishnoi D. Jagpal Singh Dhanoa
Answer: B. Gyanendra Pratap Singh
Q3) Recently, which of the following has emerged as the world's largest derivatives exchange in 2022, in terms of the
number of contracts traded?
A. BSE Limited B. New York Stock Exchange
C. National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Limited D. Shanghai Stock Exchange
Answer: C. National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Limited
Q4) According to the recently released “Top Management and Business School 2023” ranking by the Indian Institutional
Ranking Framework, which of the following is the best government business school in India?
A. IIM, Ahmedabad B. IIM, Bengaluru
C. IIM, Kolkata D. IIM, Lucknow
Answer: A. IIM, Ahmedabad
Q5) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a five-year sponsorship deal
with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for the Khelo India Youth Games?
A. JSW Sports B. Dream11
C. Decathlon D. Sports For All (SFA)
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Answer: D. Sports For All (SFA)
Q6) Recently, “GJ 1002 b and GJ 1002 c” have been discovered. They are a type of which of the following?
A. Asteroid B. Galaxy
C. Planets D. Dwarf Red Star
Answer: C. Planets
Q7) Recently, which of the following states/union territories has organized the “Jeevan Vidya Shivir” for the school
teachers?
A. Punjab B. Kerala
C. Delhi D. Chandigarh
Answer: C. Delhi
Q8) Recently, Etikoppaka toy craftsman C.V. Raju has been awarded Padma Shri (2023)
in the art category. Etikoppaka is a traditional craftsman village in which of the
following states?
A. Karnataka B. Telangana
C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: D. Andhra Pradesh
Q9) Recently, a new genus of wasp “Soliga ecarinata” has been named after the Soliga community
of which of the following states?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Karnataka
C. Kerala D. Chhattisgarh
Answer: B. Karnataka
Q10) Recently, in a first, all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) - BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB Assam Rifles -
showcased a common tableau for the 2023 Republic Day Parade. Who amongst the following was the team leader of the
tableau?
A. Assistant Commandant Komalpreet Kaur B. Lieutenant Dimple Bhati
C. Lieutenant Chetna Sharma D. Lt Commander Sandhya Chauhan
Answer: A. Assistant Commandant Komalpreet Kaur
● More Information
○ For the first time an all-women marching contingent from CRPF- 'Peacekeepers of the Nation', led
by Assistant Commandant Poonam Gupta, participated in the 74th Republic Day parade 2023
○ The Force has the distinction of raising the first-ever women-armed police battalion in the world.

Q11) Recently, Al Minhad area and its surrounding areas has been renamed as “Hind City”. It is in which of the following
countries?
A. Saudi Arabia B. Oman
C. UAE D. Qatar
Answer: C. UAE
Q12) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for an off-campus facility of National Forensic
Sciences University (NFSU) in Dharwad. It is in which of the following states?
A. Kerala B. Telangana
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Karnataka
Answer: D. Karnataka
Q13) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force?
A. Air Marshal Sandeep Singh B. Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh
C. Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari D. Air Marshal Sujeet Pushpakar Dharkar
Answer: B. Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh
Q14) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the 31st Foundation Day of the National Commission for Women
(NCW) in New Delhi. It is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 30th January B. 31st January
C. 1st February D. 2nd February
Answer: B. 31st January
● Theme: Sashakt Nari Sashakt Bharat
Q15) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has released a commemorative specially minted coin of Rs 75 denomination
commemorating 75 successful years of the National Cadet Corps (NCC). What is the motto of NCC?
A. Unity and Discipline B. Not Me, But You
C. Shanti, Seva, Nyaya D. Industry, Impartiality, Integrity
Answer: A. Unity and Discipline
Q16) Recently, which of the following has been declared as the Best Tableaux (States/UTs) in the Republic Day Parade
2023 by the Panel of Judges?
A. Maharashtra (Sade Tin Shaktipithe & Nari Shakti) B. Uttar Pradesh (Ayodhya Deepotsav)
C. Uttarakhand (Manaskhand) D. Gujarat (Clean-Green energy efficient Gujarat)
Answer: C. Uttarakhand (Manaskhand)
● More Information: Republic Day Parade 2023

○ Winners declared by the Panel of Judges
■ Best Marching Contingent among the three services - Punjab Regiment Centre Contingent
■ Best Marching Contingent among CAPF/other auxiliary forces - CRPF Marching Contingent
■ Best three Tableaux (States/UTs)
1. First - Uttarakhand (Manaskhand)
2. Second - Maharashtra (Sade Tin Shaktipithe & Nari Shakti)

3. Third - Uttar Pradesh (Ayodhya Deepotsav)
■ Best Tableau (Ministries/Departments) - Ministry of Tribal Affairs (Eklavya Model
Residential Schools (EMRSs))
■ Special Prize
● Central Public Works Department (Biodiversity Conservation)
● ‘Vande Bharatam’ Dance Group.
○ Popular Choice Winners (MyGov Portal)

■ Best Marching Contingent among the three services - INDIAN AIR FORCE MARCHING
CONTINGENT
■ Best Marching Contingent among CAPF/other auxiliary forces - CRPF MARCHING
CONTINGENT
■ Best three Tableaux (States/UTs):
1. First - Gujarat (Clean-Green energy efficient Gujarat)
2. Second - Uttar Pradesh (Ayodhya Deepotsava)
3. Third - Maharashtra (Sade tin Shaktipeeth and Nari Shakti)
■ Best Tableau (Central Ministries/Departments) - CAPF (Ministry of Home Affairs)
Q17) Recently, the European Union and which of the following countries have signed a first of its kind Artificial
Intelligence (AI) agreement to speed up and enhance the use of AI in governance?
A. UK B. India
C. USA D. Australia
Answer: C. USA
Q18) According to the recent data, which of the following was the top procuring ministry of goods and services from
MSME sellers through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in the calendar year 2022?
A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Defence
Answer: D. Ministry of Defence

2nd February by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced which of the following
cities as the new capital of Andhra Pradesh?
A. Kurnool B. Amravati
C. Guntur D. Visakhapatnam
Answer: D. Visakhapatnam
Q2) Recently, which of the following companies has acquired the Israeli port of
Haifa for USD 1.2 billion?
A. Larsen and Toubro (L&T) B. Adani Group
C. JSW Infrastructure and Logistics Limited D. GMR Group
Answer: B. Adani Group
Q3) According to the recently released January 2023 update of the World Economic Outlook (WEO) by the International
Monetary Fund (IMF), what will be India’s GDP Growth rate in 2023?
A. 6.8% B. 6.1%
C. 5.8% D. 7.4%
Answer: B. 6.1%
Q4) Recently, the Financial Services Institution Bureau (FSIB) has recommended the M Jagannath and Tablesh Pandey as
the Managing Directors in LIC of India. There is total how many Managing directors in LIC of India?
A. 4 B. 5
C. 6 D. 8
Answer: A. 4

Q5) Recently, DP World has won the tender to develop a Rs 4,243-crore mega container terminal for Deendayal Port
Authority at Tuna-Tekra. It is in which of the following states?
A. Maharashtra B. Karnataka
C. Gujarat D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C. Gujarat
Q6) Recently, “Har Gaon Hariyali” initiative has recorded a plantation of 90 lakh saplings during the current fiscal year
(2022-23). This initiative was launched by which of the following states/union territories?
A. Ladakh B. Rajasthan
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Himachal Pradesh
Answer: C. Jammu and Kashmir
Q7) Recently, which of the following states has launched the Vision for All School Eye Health program?
A. Goa B. Telangana
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Assam
Answer: A. Goa
Q8) According to the recently released Economic Survey 2022-23, what

is the rank of India globally with respect to the net gain in average
annual forest area between 2010 and 2020?
A. 1st B. 2nd
C. 3rd D. 4th
Answer: C. 3rd
○ Arunachal Pradesh has the maximum carbon stock
in forests and Jammu & Kashmir contributes the
maximum per-hectare carbon stock of 173.41 tonnes
○ India now has 75 Ramsar sites for wetlands covering
the area of 13.3 lakh hectares
○ There is an increase in mangrove cover by 364 sq. km. in 2021
○ During the period 2014 -2021, total investment in renewables stood at US$ 78.1 billion in India
Q9) Recently, 47th Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Day was celebrated on which of the following days?
A. 31st January B. 1st February
C. 2nd February D. 3rd February
Answer: B. 1st February
Q10) As per the recent data from the Ministry of Commerce, which of the following countries has become India’s third
largest export destination for the months of April-December 2022?
A. Germany B. Netherlands
C. UAE D. USA
Answer: B. Netherlands

Q11) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the Digital Payments Index for September 2022?
A. Indian Banks Association (IBA) B. NITI Aayog
C. Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) D. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Answer: D. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
● RBI Digital Payments Index
Q12) Recently, which of the following countries has been announced as the host nation for the volleyball Men’s Club
World Championships for two years in 2023 and 2024?
A. India B. Brazil
C. Italy D. Maldives
Answer: A. India
Q13) Recently, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recommended the name of who amongst the following
as the new Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI)?
A. Dr V G Somani B. Dr Kiran Kumar Karlapu
C. Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi D. Dr Jai Prakash
Answer: C. Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi
More Appointments
● Gujarat Ports Infrastructure Company Limited has appointed Madhvendra Singh as the first Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of the Gujarat Maritime Cluster.

○ The Gujarat Maritime Cluster (GMC) is the first of its kind Commercial Maritime Cluster in the
country aimed at creating a hub for maritime services of international standards.
○ Gujarat Maritime Cluster intends to host a wide array of maritime, shipping and logistics services
providers in GIFT City at Gandhinagar.
○ It is the first and only maritime cluster in India at present
● Morgan Stanley has appointed Arun Kohli as the new India head to replace Sanjay Shah
○ Kohli, currently the chief operating officer for EMEA, will head the US bank’s business in the
country
Q14) Recently, the Commission for the sub-categorisation of other backward classes (OBCs) has been given 14th
extension in its tenure. It is headed by who amongst the following?
A. J K Bajaj B. Thawar Chand Gehlot
C. Justice (retired) G. Rohini D. Vivek Joshi
Answer: C. Justice (retired) G. Rohini
Q15) According to the recent data which of the following is the world's top-selling automaker in 2022?
A. Tata Motors B. Tesla
C. Volkswagen Group D. Toyota Motor Corp
Answer: D. Toyota Motor Corp
Q16) Recently, Yaya Tso has been proposed as the first Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) of which of the following
states/union territories?
A. Sikkim B. Ladakh
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: B. Ladakh
Q17) Recently, the Indian Army held its annual “Exercise Topchi” 2023 in which of the following states?
A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A. Maharashtra
Q18) Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $4.7 billion support loan package to which of the
following countries?
A. Sri Lanka B. Pakistan
C. Bangladesh D. India
Answer: C. Bangladesh
Obituaries
● Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das has died. He was 60.
○ He was shot by a policeman, Assistant sub-inspector Gopal Das
● Former Union law minister and eminent jurist Shanti Bhushan, who represented politician Raj Narain in the
historic case that led to the annulment of then prime minister Indira Gandhi's election in 1975, has died. He was
97.
○ Bhushan, who was also a senior advocate, served as the law minister from 1977 to 1979 in the Morarji
Desai cabinet
● Tom Verlaine, the front man, songwriter and guitarist of the American band 'Television’, has died at 73
● Actor Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in the first screen adoption of 'The Addams Family', has
died at the age of 64

3rd February by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) “World Wetlands Day” is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 1st February B. 2nd February
C. 3rd February D. 4th February
Answer: B. 2nd February
● Theme: It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration
Q2) Recently, a new species of aquatic arthropod “Hibbertopterus lamsdelli” was found in which of
the following countries?
A. India B. Mexico
C. USA D. Italy
Answer: C. USA
Q3) Recently, Nagaland government has signed a MoU with which of the following companies for Oil Palm Cultivation?
A. Patanjali Foods Limited B. Dabur India
C. Emami Limited D. ITC Limited
Answer: A. Patanjali Foods Limited
Q4) “Project ELLORA” (Enabling Low Resource Languages), recently seen in news, was launched by which of the
following companies in India?
A. Google B. Microsoft
C. Meta D. Infosys
Answer: B. Microsoft
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Honour by the India-UK
Achievers Honours by NISAU UK?
A. Virendra Sharma B. Lord Karan Bilimoria
C. Raghav Chadha D. Dr Manmohan Singh
Answer: D. Dr Manmohan Singh
Q6) Recently, which of the following companies in India has announced a strategic partnership with Sri Lanka
headquartered Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Limited?
A. Dabur India B. ITC Limited
C. Hindustan Unilever D. Reliance Consumer Products Limited
Answer: D. Reliance Consumer Products Limited
Q7) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book titled “The Poverty Of Political Economy:
How Economics Abandoned the Poor”?
A. Partha Dasgupta B. Tirthankar Roy
C. Meghnad Desai D. Amartya Sen
Answer: C. Meghnad Desai

Q8) Recently, which of the following ministries has notified the formation of three grievance appellate committees to
address the user complaints against social media and other internet-based platforms?
A. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Answer: B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Q9) Recently, Manuela Roka Botey has been appointed as the first female prime minister of which of the following
countries?
A. Tanzania B. Madagascar
C. Tunisia D. Equatorial Guinea
Answer: D. Equatorial Guinea
Q10) Recently, the Indian military conducted its exercise “Trishakti Prahar” in which of the following states/union
territories?
A. West Bengal B. Ladakh
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Punjab
Answer: A. West Bengal
Q11) Which of the following countries will be invited as the focal country at the Madrid International Book Fair in 2025?
A. India B. Bangladesh
C. China D. Sri Lanka
Answer: A. India
Q12) Recently, a new scheme for women “Mahila Samman Saving Certificate” has
been announced in the Union Budget 2023. It will offer a deposit facility of upto how
much amount?
A. Rs. 1 lakh B. Rs. 2 lakh
C. Rs. 3 lakh D. Rs. 4 lakh
Answer: B. Rs. 2 lakh
○ The finance minister also announced enhancement of the deposit
limit for senior citizens-specific schemes and the monthly deposit
schemes.
○ The maximum deposit limit for Senior Citizen Savings Scheme
has been enhanced from Rs. 15 lakhs to Rs. 30 lakhs.
○ The maximum deposit limit for Monthly Income Account Scheme has been enhanced from Rs. 4.5
lakh to Rs. 9 lakhs for single account and from Rs.9 lakh to Rs.15 lakh for joint account.
Q13) Recently, Union finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 that the government
will work in a mission mode to eliminate sickle cell anaemia by which of the following years?
A. 2025 B. 2030
C. 2047 D. 2050
Answer: C. 2047
Q14) Recently, which of the following organizations has developed a UnFurlable Reflector Antenna (UFRA)?
A. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) B. Defence and Research Development Organization (DRDO)
C. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Answer: B. Defence and Research Development Organization (DRDO)
Q15) Recently, “Me-Dam-Me-Phi” festival was celebrated. It is celebrated in which of the following states/union
territories?
A. West Bengal B. Assam
C. Sikkim D. Ladakh
Answer: B. Assam
Q16) Recently, India has jointly launched a initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) with which of the
A. Russia B. Japan
C. France D. USA
Answer: D. USA
Q17) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of
Namibia?
A. Ajay Dev B. M. Sridharan
C. Nilakshi Saha Sinha D. M. Subbarayudu
Answer: D. M. Subbarayudu
Q18) Recently, “Islam Nagar village” name has been changed to “Jagdishpur”. It is in
which of the following states?
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Maharashtra
Answer: A. Madhya Pradesh
Q19) Recently, a rare species of bird “Peregrine Falcon”, was sighted inside the core area
of the Kawal Tiger Reserve during the Asian Water Bird Census (AWC) 2023. It is in
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Karnataka
C. Telangana D. Goa
Answer: C. Telangana
Q20) Recently, it was announced that the Indian Institute of Millets Research will be supported as the centre of
excellence. It is located in which of the following cities?
A. Bengaluru B. Hyderabad
C. Gandhinagar D. Chennai
Answer: B. Hyderabad

4th February by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) “Har Ghar Dhyan” campaign, recently seen in news, was launched by which of the following
ministries?
A. Ministry of Tourism B. Ministry of Culture
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Answer: B. Ministry of Culture
Q2) Recently, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new MISHTI
scheme. It is related to which of the following?
A. Mangroves B. Manual Scavengers
C. Senior Citizens D. Women
Answer: A. Mangroves
● MISHTI: Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes
More Information
● The Finance Minister also announced the Amrit Dharohar Scheme.
● It will be implemented over the next three years in order to encourage the best
use of wetlands and increase biodiversity
● The scheme will promote the optimal use of wetlands in order to conserve them
● The scheme will boost eco-tourism and carbon stock while also assisting local communities in income
generation.
Q3) “World Interfaith Harmony Week” is observed in which of the following months
every year?
A. January B. February
C. March D. April
Answer: B. February
Q4) Recently, PM Narendra Modi participated in the Krishnaguru Eknaam Akhanda Kirtan for World Peace. It was held
in which of the following states?
A. West Bengal B. Jharkhand
C. Karnataka D. Assam
Answer: D. Assam
Q5) Recently, in the Union Budget 2023-24, Rs 100 crores has been allocated for the NAMASTE scheme. It is related to
which of the following?
A. Mangroves B. Manual Scavengers
C. Senior Citizens D. Women
Answer: B. Manual Scavengers
● NAMASTE scheme (National Action Plan for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem)

Q6) Recently, two Shaligram (non-anthropomorphic representations of Lord Vishnu in Hindu religion) stones have
reached the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. They have been brough from which of the following countries?
A. China B. Bangladesh
C. Afghanistan D. Nepal
Answer: D. Nepal
Q7) Recently, it was informed that Coaches of the semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express will be manufactured in which
of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh?
A. Agra B. Prayagraj
C. Rae Bareli D. Amethi
Answer: C. Rae Bareli
○ Along with Rae Bareli district in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra’s Latur and Haryana’s Sonipat have
been chosen for manufacture of the fully indigenous Vande Bharat Express coaches.
○ Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also announced that India will get its first hydrogen train by
December 2023 which will be completely indigenously manufactured.
○ It will initially be run on heritage circuits like Kalka-Shimla.
Q8) Recently, it was informed that the D4 (Drone Detect, Deter and Destroy system) anti-drone
system will be showcased at Aero India 2023, Bengaluru. It has been developed by which of the
following organizations/companies?
A. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) B. Garuda Aerospace
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) D. Skylark Dronetech
Answer: A. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
Q9) Recently, which of the following countries has been named as the Country Partner for
BioAsia 2023, Hyderabad?
A. France B. USA
C. United Kingdom (UK) D. Australia
Answer: C. United Kingdom (UK)
● Theme: Advancing for ONE: Shaping the next generation of humanized healthcare’
Q10) Recently, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a grant of

Rs 5,300-crore for the Upper Bhadra irrigation project. It is being developed in
A. Odisha B. Karnataka
C. Telangana D. Andhra
Pradesh

Q11) Recently, which of the following countries has announced replace the portrait of the late
Queen Elizabeth II from its five-dollar banknote?
A. Australia B. New Zealand
C. Canada D. Singapore
Answer: A. Australia
Q12) Recently, it was informed that the Sloth Bears will be relocated in the Sariska Tiger Reserve. It is in which of the
following states?
A. Uttarakhand B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Rajasthan
Answer: D. Rajasthan
Q13) Recently, Asia’s first floating festival “Gandhisagar Floating Festival” was organized in which of the following
states?
A. Gujarat B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Chhattisgarh
Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh
Q14) Recently, which of the following organizations/ministries has released a progress report on Twenty Point
Programme (TPP)?
A. NITI Aayog B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. Ministry of Finance D. National Statistical Office (NSO)
Answer: D. National Statistical Office (NSO)
Q15) Recently, which of the following countries has won the hosting rights for 2027 AFC Asian Cup (Football)?
A. Saudi Arabia B. Qatar
C. UAE D. India
Answer: A. Saudi Arabia
Q16) Recently, PVR Cinemas has launched the Aerohub multiplex, which is “India’s first multiplex in an airport
complex”, in which of the following cities?
A. Delhi B. Hyderabad
C. Chennai D. Bengaluru
Answer: C. Chennai
Q17) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the FIH President’s Award during the FIH Odisha Hockey
Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela?
A. Naveen Patnaik B. Mandeep Singh
C. Dilip Tirkey D. V.K. Pandian
Answer: D. V.K. Pandian
Q18) Recently, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) has signed a MoU with which of the
following organizations in India to collaborate on Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes?
A. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) B. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
C. ASSOCHAM D. NASSCOM

Answer: B. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Q19) Recently, which of the following new scheme has been announced by the Government of India under the GOBAR
Dhan scheme to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers?
A. PM VIKAS B. PM PRANAM
C. PM NAMASTE D. PM SWARAJ
Answer: B. PM PRANAM
● PM-PRANAM Scheme (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment, and Amelioration of Mother
Earth)
Obituaries
● Noted Kannada writer K.V. Tirumalesh, 82, has passed away
○ He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for his collections of poems Akshaya Kavya in
Kannada (2010).
● Legendary director-actor K Viswanath has passed away. He was 92.

○ K Viswanath won five National Film Awards.
○ He also has several Nandi Awards and Filmfare Awards to his credit.
○ Viswanath was honored with the Padma Shri in 1992 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2017.
● Former Indian footballer Parimal Dey passed away at the age of 81

○ His goal in the bronze medal play-off against Korea helped India finish 3rd in the 1966 Merdeka Cup
in Kuala Lumpur
○ Dey played for East Bengal at the club level
○ He won the Calcutta Football League and IFA Shield double in 1966, 1970 and 1973

Q1) Recently, India has handed over 100 nautical charts to which of the following countries covering
the coastal area around the Lamu Archipelago?
A. Kenya B. Morocco
C. Sri Lanka D. Maldives
Answer: A. Kenya
Q2) Recently, child rights commission of which of the following states/union territories has
launched its WhatsApp chatbot called “Bal Mitra”?
A. Rajasthan B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Delhi D. Bihar
Answer: C. Delhi
Q3) Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the failure analysis report of the Small
Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D1). There is total how many stages in the SSLV Launch Vehicle?
A. 2 B. 3
C. 1 D. 4
Answer: B. 3
Q4) Recently, which of the following companies has signed an MoU with IIT Patna to open Bihar’s first
government-approved drone training hub in Patna?
A. Paras Aerospace B. Skylark Dronetech
C. Garuda Aerospace D. Drone Destination
Answer: D. Drone Destination
Q5) Recently, Samatha Kumbh-2023 Brahmotsavam has started in which of the following states?
C. Telangana D. Tamil Nadu
Q6) Recently, which of the following companies has introduced a new Guaranteed Return Life Insurance plan “Jeevan
Azad”?
A. HDFC Life Insurance B. Life Insurance Company (LIC) of India
C. Max Life Insurance D. Canara HSBC Life Insurance
Answer: B. Life Insurance Company (LIC) of India
Q7) Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), recently seen in news, is related to which of
the following?
A. Homo Sexuality B. Breach of Contract
C. Culpable Homicide D. Adultery
Answer: D. Adultery

Q8) Recently, which of the following countries has opened an embassy in
Solomon Islands after 30 years?
A. India B. Australia
C. China D. USA
Answer: D. USA
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the next
Ambassador of India to Lao People’s Democratic Republic?
A. Nilakshi Saha Sinha B. M. Sridharan
C. Prashant Agarwal D. M. Subbarayudu
Answer: C. Prashant Agarwal
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as the General Officer Commanding of the elite Vajr Division
(Indian Army)?
A. Major General H Dharmarajan B. Major General Girish Kalia
C. Major General Abhijit S Pendharkar D. Major General Manvender Singh
Answer: B. Major General Girish Kalia
Q11) World Cancer Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 3rd February B. 4th February
C. 5th February D. 6th February
Answer: B. 4th February
● Theme: Close the Care Gap
Q12) Recently, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have collaborated with which of the following
companies to develop artificial intelligence (AI) based models to advance scientific knowledge about Earth?
A. IBM B. Infosys
C. TCS D. Accenture
Answer: A. IBM
Q13) Recently, for the first time since 2017, critically endangered Red Headed Vulture was seen in which of the
following?
A. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala B. Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat
C. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan D. Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: D. Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
Q14) Recently, which of the following countries has signed the International Solar Alliance (ISA)
Framework Agreement?
A. Angola B. Democratic Republic of the Congo
C. Republic of the Congo D. Gabon
Answer: C. Republic of the Congo

Q15) Recently, the government has extended PM-KUSUM scheme (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan
Mahabhiyan) till March 2026. It was launched by which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Power B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare D. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Answer: D. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Q16) Recently, the Andaman and Nicobar Command of the Indian tri-services arrested seven foreign poachers under
which of the following operations?
A. Operation Cucumber B. Operation Carrot
C. Operation Tomato D. Operation Onion
Answer: A. Operation Cucumber
Q17) Recently, Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon sat on the Supreme Court of India bench headed by CJI D Y
Chandrachud. Sundaresh Menon is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of which of the following countries?
A. United Kingdom (UK) B. Canada
C. Singapore D. USA
Answer: C. Singapore
Q18) The International Day of Human Fraternity is observed on which of the following days every year?
C. 3rd February D. 4th February
Answer: D. 4th February
● Motto: Harmony in Difference
More Information
● Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy has launched the Visit India Year 2023 campaign and Logo, that
draws inspiration from visual representation of ‘namaste’.
○ The logo represents a “microcosm of the countless stories India holds” — from heritage to gastronomy
to our art and our rich wildlife, and it imbibes the country’s philosophy of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’.
○ It also features the iconic Statue of Unity.

Q1) Recently, which of the following has been approved as the first Indian company to supply critical
rotating parts for nuclear turbines?
A. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) B. Engineers India Limited
C. Cummins India D. Azad Engineering Private Limited
Answer: D. Azad Engineering Private Limited
Q2) Recently, which of the following ministries has signed a MoU with Engineers India Limited to develop Waste to
Energy and bio-methanation projects in cities with a population of million plus?
A. Ministry of Jal Shakti B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change D. Ministry of Earth Sciences
Answer: B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Q3) Recently, which of the following states/union territories has launched a new environmental initiative – “Mero Rukh
Mero Santati”?
A. Sikkim B. Ladakh
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. West Bengal
Answer: A. Sikkim
Q4) Recently, the United States of America (USA) have signed a deal with which of the following countries to give US
troops access to four bases that country?
A. Indonesia B. Singapore
C. India D. Philippines
Answer: D. Philippines
Q5) Recently, which of the following companies has invested $400 million in Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup?
A. Microsoft B. Apple
C. Google D. Meta
Answer: C. Google
Q6) Recently, the Deep Ocean Mission has been allocated Rs 600 crore in the Union Budget 2023-2024. It was launched
by which of the ministries/organizations?
A. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru B. Ministry of Earth Sciences
C. Ministry of Science and Technology D. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Answer: B. Ministry of Earth Sciences
Q7) Recently, which of the following ministries/organizations has launched the “Digital India Mobile Van”?
A. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer: D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Q8) Recently, which of the following companies has introduced drone technology in coal mines by launching a web-
based portal “VIHANGAM”?
A. Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) B. Northern Coalfields
C. Central Coalfields D. Western Coalfields
Answer: A. Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL)
Q9) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has appreciated 13 year old Meenakshi Kshatriya from
Madhya Pradesh for enrolling herself as Ni-Kshay Mitra. Ni-Kshay Mitra is related to which
of the following?
A. Covid 19 Vaccine B. Kala Azar
C. Tuberculosis (TB) D. Sickle Cell Anaemia
Answer: C. Tuberculosis (TB)
Q10) Recently, the South-Central Railway has completed the Vikarabad-Parli Vaijnath electrification project. Indian
Railways aims to achieve 100% electrification by which of the following years?
A. 2023 B. 2024
C. 2025 D. 2030
Answer: B. 2024
Q11) Recently, mascot, theme song, and jersey of the third edition of Khelo India Winter Games 2023 was
launched. It will be held in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Ladakh B. Sikkim
C. Uttarakhand D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: D. Jammu and Kashmir
Q12) Recently, floating restaurant “MV Ganga Vihar” was inaugurated in which of the following states?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Bihar
C. West Bengal D. Uttarakhand
Answer: B. Bihar
Q13) Recently, which of the following companies from India has been named in the FORTUNE®
magazine’s list of the World's Most Admired Companies?
A. Reliance Industries B. Infosys
C. Adani Group D. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Answer: D. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Q14) Recently, which of the following has become the first Indian retailer to adopt the country's
new digital currency called Digital Rupee – Retail [e₹-R]?
A. Aditya Birla Retail B. Reliance Retail
C. Shoppers Stop D. V-mart Retail Limited
Answer: B. Reliance Retail
Q15) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the India Energy Week (IEW) 2023 in which of
the following cities?
A. Bengaluru B. Delhi
C. Hyderabad D. Kolkata

Answer: A. Bengaluru
Q16) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has laid the foundation stone of a ₹ 450-crore nano urea plant in Jasidih
area in Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It will be set up by which of the following companies?
A. Coromandel International Limited B. Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited
C. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) D. Chambal Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited
Answer: C. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO)
Q17) The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed on which of the
following days every year?
A. 4th February B. 5th February
Answer: C. 6th February
● Theme: Partnership with Men and Boys to transform Social and gender Norms to End FGM
Q18) Recently, Maharashtra has topped the list in sales of electric vehicles across all segments
which have availed of the FAME II subsidy (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric and
Hybrid Vehicles in India). FAME India scheme is implemented by which of the following
ministries?
A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry B. Ministry of Heavy Industries
C. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer: B. Ministry of Heavy Industries

Q1) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) new
helicopter manufacturing facility in Tumakuru. It is in which of the following states?
C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra
Q2) “NISAR” earth observation satellite, recently seen in news is jointly developed by Indian Space Research
Organization (ISRO) and which of the following space agencies?
A. European Space Agency B. Japan Exploration Space Agency (JAXA)
C. Canadian Space Agency D. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Answer: D. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Q3) Recently, India, France and which of the following countries have announced a trilateral framework of cooperation in
defence, energy and technology sectors?
A. Germany B. USA
C. UAE D. Israel
Answer: C. UAE
Q4) Recently, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) hosted the sixth Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
(SCO) Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI) Leaders’ Meeting in which of the following cities?
A. Lucknow B. Delhi
C. Gandhinagar D. Bengaluru
Answer: A. Lucknow
Q5) Recently, a fact sheet prepared by TRAFFIC has revealed the issue of Red Sanders illegal trade. Red Sanders
primarily found in which of the following regions in India?
A. Western Ghats region B. Eastern Ghats region
C. Aravalli Ranges D. Himalayan Ranges

Answer: B. Eastern Ghats region
Q6) Recently, it was informed that there were around 1.87 crore physical and digital payment acceptance devices
deployed under the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme as of December 31, 2022. PIDF Scheme
was launched by which of the following?
A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) B. NITI Aayog
C. Ministry of Finance D. Indian Banks Association (IBA)
Answer: A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Q7) Recently, which of the following states has announced a scheme of Rs 200 crore for developing green hydrogen
hubs?
A. Karnataka B. Tamil Nadu
C. Gujarat D. Kerala
Answer: D. Kerala
Q8) Recently, 5 new judges took oath as the judges of the Supreme Court. What is the total sanctioned strength of
Supreme Court (including the Chief Justice)?
A. 31 B. 32
C. 33 D. 34
Answer: D. 34
● Newly appointed Supreme Court Judges

1. Rajasthan High Court (HC) Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal
2. Patna HC Chief Justice Sanjay Karol
3. Manipur HC Chief Justice PV Sanjay Kumar
4. Patna HC judge Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah
5. Allahabad HC judge Justice Manoj Misra
Q9) Recently, an allocation of Rs 242 crore for the development of laboratory-grown diamonds in India has been
announced to the India Centre for Lab Grown Diamonds (InCent-LGD). InCent-LGD is a part of which of the following
institutions?
A. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru B. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
C. IIT, Madras D. Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru
Answer: C. IIT, Madras
Q10) Recently, the police of which of the following states have arrested 113 people under “Operation Aaag”?
C. Karnataka D. Kerala

Answer: D. Kerala
Q11) Recently, which of the following teams has won the first FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2023,
Belgrade, Serbia?
A. India B. Poland
C. Physically disabled chess players (IPCA) D. Philippines
Answer: B. Poland
Q12) Recently, which of the following countries celebrated its 75 years of Independence on 4th February 2023 under the
theme Namo Namo Matha – A step towards a century?
A. Pakistan B. Bangladesh
C. Singapore D. Sri Lanka
Answer: D. Sri Lanka
Q13) “1932 Khatiyan Bill” recently, seen in news, was passed by the state legislative assembly of which of the following
states?
A. Jharkhand B. Tripura
C. Manipur D. Karnataka
Answer: A. Jharkhand
Q14) Recently, the union government has set a target of how much amount through the disinvestment of its stake during
the financial year 2023-24?
A. Rs 50,000 crore B. Rs 51,000 crore
C. Rs 65,000 crore D. Rs 1,00,000 crore
Answer: B. Rs 51,000 crore
Q15) Recently, which of the following WhatsApp Food Delivery Facility has been launched
by the Indian Railways?
A. Maharaj B. Zoop
C. Zip D. IRfood

Answer: B. Zoop
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as a member of the Economic Advisory Council to Prime
Minister (EAC-PM)?
A. Abhijit Banerji B. Mausumi Das
C. Pami Dua D. Shamika Ravi
Answer: D. Shamika Ravi
● Composition of EAC-PM
○ Chairman: Dr Bibek Debroy
○ Member: Shri Sanjeev Sanyal
○ Part-Time Members:
1. Shri Rakesh Mohan
2. Dr Sajjid Chinoy
3. Dr Neelkanth Mishra
4. Shri Nilesh Shah
5. Prof. T.T. Ram Mohan
6. Dr Poonam Gupta
Q17) Recently, Rs. 477.25 crore have been approved under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme. It is implemented by
which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry B. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs D. Ministry of Finance
Answer: A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Q18) Recently, the astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around which of the following
planets, making it the planet with largest number of moons?
A. Saturn B. Uranus
C. Mercury D. Jupiter
Answer: D. Jupiter
Obituaries
● Legendary playback singer from the South film industry, Vani Jayaram, has passed away. She was 78
○ She has won the National Film Awards for Best Female Playback Singer three times
○ She has been awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2023
● Pakistan’s former President Pervez Musharraf has passed away. He was 79

○ He was the tenth president of Pakistan after the successful military coup in 1999
○ He also served as the 10th Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee from 1998 to 2001 and the 7th
Chief of Army Staff from 1998 to 2007

Q1) Recently, Pakistan has inaugurated a USD 2.7 billion nuclear reactor under China-Pakistan
Economic Corridor (CPEC) to produce electricity. What is the total capacity of the plant?
A. 600 megawatts B. 900 megawatts
C. 1000 megawatts D. 1100 megawatts
Answer: D. 1100 megawatts
Q2) According to the recently released “Global Leader Approval” survey by Morning Consultant, who amongst the
following is the world’s most popular leader?
A. Indian PM Narendra Modi B. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
C. Swiss President Alain Berset D. Australian PM Anthony Albanese
Answer: A. Indian PM Narendra Modi
Q3) After the recent approved transaction, which of the following will become the largest shareholder in the Vodafone
Idea (Vi)?
A. Vodafone Group B. Aditya Birla Group
C. Reliance Industries D. The Union Government (Government of India)

Answer: D. The Union Government (Government of India)
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following from India has won the Grammy award for the “Divine Tides” album in the
Best Immersive Audio Album category?
A. A.R. Rahman B. M.M. Keeravani
C. Ricky Kej D. Rahul Raj
Answer: C. Ricky Kej
● 65th Annual Grammy Awards 2023
Q5) Recently, which of the following countries has shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon, which has flown over its
airspace?
A. India B. USA
C. Brazil D. Ukraine
Answer: B. USA
Q6) Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed an MoU with which of the following
institutions to help create a training module for their Indian Human Spaceflight Programme (IHSP)?
A. IIT, Madras B. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
C. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) D. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Answer: A. IIT, Madras
Q7) Recently, India’s Aditi Ashok has won the Magical Kenya Ladies Open 2023 title. She is associated with which of
the following sports?
A. Tennis B. Golf
C. Badminton D. Judo
Answer: B. Golf
Q8) Recently, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has won the 12th edition of the National Ice Hockey Championship
for men - 2023. It was organized in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Uttarakhand
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Ladakh
Answer: D. Ladakh
Q9) Recently, India and which of the following countries/organizations have announced the formation of three working
groups under the “Trade and Technology Council”?
A. USA B. China
C. European Union (EU) D. ASEAN
Answer: C. European Union (EU)

Q10) According to the recent announcement, which of the following universities will get a ‘heritage’ tag from UNESCO,
making it the world’s first living heritage university?
A. University of Oxford, England B. Visva-Bharati University, India
C. Harvard University, USA D. University of Delhi
Answer: B. Visva-Bharati University, India
Q11) Recently, which of the following banks has partnered with National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT)
Limited to build a large pool of skilled Virtual Relationship Management professionals?
A. State Bank of India (SBI) B. Axis Bank
C. ICICI Bank D. HDFC Bank
Answer: D. HDFC Bank
Q12) Recently, for the first time, the Naval variant of India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) made its maiden
landing on India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier. What is the name of the India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier?
A. INS Vikramaditya B. INS Virat
C. INS Vikrant D. INS Arihant
Answer: C. INS Vikrant
Q13) Recently, former Indian cricketer Monty Desai has been appointed as the head coach of the national cricket team
(Men’s) of which of the following countries?
A. Nepal B. Bangladesh
C. Pakistan D. Sri Lanka
Answer: A. Nepal
Q14) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of South India’s 1st Industrial Corridor Project,
“Tumakuru Industrial Township project and the Industrial Corridor Programme”, in which of the following states?
A. Kerala B. Maharashtra
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Karnataka
Q15) Recently, which of the following countries/organizations has imposed a ban on Russian diesel fuel and other refined
oil products?
A. India B. European Union (EU)
C. ASEAN D. China
Answer: B. European Union (EU)

Q16) Recently, Hillary Clinton has announced a Global Climate Resilience Fund for women of how much amount to fight
climate change in association with the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)?
A. USD 50 million B. USD 100 million
C. USD 200 million D. USD 500 million
Answer: A. USD 50 million
Q17) Recently, the Ministry of Railways has accorded in-principal approval to the Pune-Nashik
semi high-speed rail project. It will pass through how many districts in Maharashtra?
A. 7 B. 5
C. 3 D. 2
Answer: C. 3
● As per the proposal by the Maharashtra Railway Infrastructure Development Corporation

(MRIDC), the train will run at a speed of 200 kmph and stop at a total of 24 stations,
passing through the three districts of Pune, Ahmednagar and Nashik
Q18) Recently, International Seabed Authority (ISA) has officially designated India as a Pioneer Investor. ISA
headquarters is located in which of the following countries?
A. Cuba B. Jamaica
C. Guyana D. Costa Rica
Answer: B. Jamaica

Q1) Recently, which of the following organizations has released a report titled “LiFE lessons from
India”?
A. NITI Aayog B. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
C. World Economic Forum (WEF) D. International Energy Agency (IEA)
Answer: D. International Energy Agency (IEA)
Q2) Recently announced annual international theatre festival “22nd Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2023” will be organized by
which of the following?
A. Lalit Kala Academy B. National School of Drama, Delhi
C. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) D. SPIC MACAY
Answer: B. National School of Drama, Delhi
Q3) The inaugural season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 will be played in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Ahmedabad
C. Delhi D. Bengaluru
Answer: A. Mumbai
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has won the “Mathrubhumi Book of The Year” award
2023 at the 4th edition of Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters 2023?
A. Gregory David Roberts B. Taslima Nasrin
C. Dr Peggy Mohan D. Francois Gautier
Answer: C. Dr Peggy Mohan
Q5) Recently, which of the following has become the first state India to sign an agreement with the
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to conduct the Programme for
International Student Assessment (PISA) test for the students of government schools?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Gujarat
C. Bihar D. Kerala
Answer: B. Gujarat
Q6) Recently, which of the following has become India’s first civic body to launch green bonds?
A. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) B. Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
C. Amdavad Municipal Corporation D. Indore Municipal Corporation
Answer: D. Indore Municipal Corporation
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following (Indian American) has been elected as the president of the Harvard Law
Review?
A. Jenifer Rajkumar B. Neal Katyal
C. Apsara Iyer D. Sri Srinivasan
Answer: C. Apsara Iyer

Q8) “Safer Internet Day” is observed on which of the following days every year?
Answer: A. 7th February
● Theme: Together for a better internet
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of the Canara bank?
A. L.V. Prabhakar B. Joydeep Dutta Roy
C. K Satyanarayana Raju D. Debadatta Chand
Answer: C. K Satyanarayana Raju
Q10) Recently, which of the following has become the first WTO member to formally submit its acceptance of the
WTO’s new Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies?
A. India B. Japan
C. South Korea D. Switzerland
Answer: D. Switzerland
Q11) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to introduce an AI chatbot “Bard”?
A. Google B. Meta
C. Twitter D. Amazon
Answer: A. Google
Q12) Recently, researchers examined the fortress wall of Xi’an by using tiny outer space particles Muons. Xi’an is in
which of the following countries?
A. Japan B. South Korea
C. Taiwan D. China
Answer: D. China
Q13) Recently, a major earthquake in which of the following countries has damaged the “Gaziantep Castle”?
A. Syria B. Turkey
C. Egypt D. Greece
Answer: B. Turkey
○ India has sent a specialist search and rescue teams with dog squads and an army mobile hospital team
to Turkey and relief materials, including medicines and medical equipment, to Syria
○ Four C-17 Globemaster heavy lift aircraft carried more than 100 personnel from the National
Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and a 99-member team from the Indian Army’s Agra-based army
field hospital along with more than 100 tonnes of equipment and relief materials to Turkey.
○ A C-130 Hercules military aircraft ferried six tonnes of relief materials, including
general and protective gear, emergency use medicines, syringes, ECG machines,
monitors and essential medical items, to Syria
Q14) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book "The Indian Metropolis”?
A. Shashi Tharoor B. Tavleen Singh
C. Feroze Varun Gandhi D. Arundhati Roy

Answer: C. Feroze Varun Gandhi
Q15) Recently, Indian Railways has announced a special tour “Garvi Gujarat” through its Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC
Tourist Train. This “Garvi Gujarat” tour will depart from which of the following cities?
A. Delhi B. Varanasi
C. Srinagar D. Kolkata
Answer: A. Delhi
Q16) Recently, the 2nd edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) — Young Scientist Conclave 2023 was
hosted by which of the following institutions?
A. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru B. IIT, Madras
C. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru D. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
Answer: C. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru
Q17) Recently, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and which of the following companies has unveiled India’s first
Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) powered heavy-duty truck?
A. Tata Motors B. Eicher Motors
C. Force Motors D. Ashok Leyland
Answer: D. Ashok Leyland
Q18) Recently, which of the following states has announced to set up India’s first new mobility-focused cluster as
Mobility Valley?
A. Gujarat B. Telangana
C. Tamil Nadu D. Karnataka
Answer: B. Telangana
Q19) Recently, which of the following companies has launched the Cross-border UPI payments service, making it first
Indian fintech app to launch the service?
A. Paytm B. GooglePay
C. BharatPe D. PhonePe
Answer: D. PhonePe
Q20) Recently, which of the following portals has been launched by the Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan which aims
to build close ties between youth of the North-Eastern States and other States under the under ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha
Bharat’?
A. Yuva Sangam B. Yuva Prayas
C. Yuva Shakti D. Yuva Sanyog
Answer: A. Yuva Sangam

Q1) Recently seen in news, Indian Army is running Army Goodwill Schools as a part of “Operation
SADBHAVANA” in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Uttarakhand B. Ladakh
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Sikkim
Answer: B. Ladakh
Q2) Recently, Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs has set up a Committee on Digital Competition Law. Who amongst
the following is the chairperson of the committee?
A. Dr Sangeeta Verma B. Rahul Rai
C. Anand Pathak D. Manoj Govil
Answer: D. Manoj Govil
Q3) According to the recent information, which of the following countries is the highest milk producer in the world?
A. Australia B. New Zealand
C. India D. Brazil
Answer: C. India
Q4) Recently, Myanmar has signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with which of the following countries?
A. India B. China
C. Pakistan D. Russia
Answer: D. Russia
Q5) Recently, which of the following operation has been launched by India to provide humanitarian aid for Turkey and
Syria after the devastating earthquake?
A. Operation Dost B. Operation Maitri
C. Operation Sukoon D. Operation Saathi
Answer: A. Operation Dost
Q6) Recently, the Animal Welfare Board of India has issued a notice to celebrate "Cow Hug Day" on which of the
following days?
Q7) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has launched a pilot for ‘E20’ fuel at the ‘India Energy Week’ 2023, Bengaluru. This
pilot has been launched through which of the following oil marketing companies in India?
A. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) B. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
C. Indian Oil Corporation D. Cairn India
Answer: C. Indian Oil Corporation

Q8) Recently, it was informed that the upgrade of the Nyoma advance landing ground (ALG) will begin soon. It is in
which of the following states/union territories?
A. Ladakh B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Sikkim
Answer: A. Ladakh
Q9) Recently, PM Narendra Modi wore the jacket made from recycled plastic bottles during the Parliament session. It has
been made by which of the following companies under its “Unbottled” initiative?
A. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) B. Reliance Industries Limited
C. Indian Oil Corporation D. Adani Green Energy
Answer: C. Indian Oil Corporation
Q10) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to launch an AI chatbot called “Ernie Bot” (Enhanced
Representation through Knowledge Integration)?
A. Apple B. Amazon
C. Samsung D. Baidu
Answer: D. Baidu
Q11) Recently, Sangwol Society of which of the following countries is organizing a walking pilgrimage in India, under
which 108 Buddhists will walk and cover 1,100 km in India?
A. Japan B. Bhutan
C. South Korea D. China
Answer: C. South Korea
Q12) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a MoU with Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle
Joint Business Council (IMT-GT JBC) Malaysia?
A. ReNew Power B. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
C. Adani Renewables D. NTPC Limited
Answer: B. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
Q13) Recently, which of the following companies has launched India’s first traffic management system for drones “Skye
UTM”?
A. Skye Air B. Garuda Aerospace
C. Skyroot Aerospace D. IdeaForge
Answer: A. Skye Air
Q14) Recently, which of the following states has proposed to construct a zoo inside Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur
bird sanctuary)?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Gujarat
Q15) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced to launch the QR Code-based Coin Vending
Machine?
A. Indian Banks Association (IBA) B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. State Bank of India (SBI) D. HDFC Bank

Answer: B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
More Information: RBI Monetary Policy Committee

● RBI has hiked benchmark lending rate (Policy Repo rate) by 25 basis points to 6.50 per cent. Marginal
Standing Facility (MSF) rate will stand revised at 6.75
● RBI has maintained policy stance at withdrawal of accommodation
● RBI projects 6.4% economic growth for 2023-24, lower than 7% this fiscal
● Inflation to come down to 5.3% in 2023-24, from average of 6.5% this fiscal
● Foreign exchange reserves at USD 576.8 billion as on January 27, 2023, covers 9.4 months of projected imports
for 2022-23
Q16) Recently, L. Victoria Gowri has been sworn in as an additional judge of which of the following High courts?
A. Kerala High Court B. Delhi High Court
C. Bombay High Court D. Madras High Court
Answer: D. Madras High Court
○ Recently, Madras High Court Acting Chief Justice (ACJ) T. Raja administered oath of office to L.
Victoria Gowri, P.B. Balaji, K.K. Ramakrishnan, R. Kalaimathi and K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi
as additional judges of the High Court for a period of two years
Q17) Recently, which of the following companies has announced a national Digital Skill program in association with
GSM Association (GSMA)?
A. Reliance Jio B. Bharati Airtel
C. BSNL D. Vodafone Idea (VI)
Answer: A. Reliance Jio
Q18) Recently, which of the following ministries/organizations has announced to launch the Digital Payments Utsav?
A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Q19) What is the rank of India in the recently released Global Minority Report by the Centre for Policy Analysis' (CPA)?
A. 1st B. 2nd
C. 3rd D. 4th
Answer: A. 1st

Q1) Recently, which of the following has become the first fintech app in India to support RuPay
Credit Card on UPI?
A. Paytm B. Mobikwik
C. PhonePe D. Google Pay
Answer: B. Mobikwik
Q2) Recently, the ICC T-20 Women’s World Cup 2023 began in which of the following countries?
C. Sri Lanka D. South Africa
Answer: D. South Africa
Q3) Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has signed a MoU with which of the
following companies to build a national level digital extension platform?
A. Nanopix B. Digital Green
C. Agrostar D. Kisan Raja
Answer: B. Digital Green
Q4) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the "World Oil Outlook 2045" report, during the India
Energy Week 2023, Bengaluru?
A. Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) B. International Energy Agency (IEA)
C. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) D. World Economic Forum (WEF)
Answer: A. Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Q5) Recently, India hosted the 9th Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable in association with the International Energy
Forum (IEF) in which of the following cities?
A. Delhi B. Hyderabad
C. Gandhinagar D. Bengaluru
Answer: D. Bengaluru
● Theme: Mapping new pathways for energy security, inclusive growth and energy transitions
Q6) Recently, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a ₹2,585-crore contract with which of the following companies
for 41 sets of modular bridges for the Army’s Corps of Engineers?
A. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) B. Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML)
C. Mahindra Defence System D. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
Answer: D. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
Q7) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the Mission Antyodaya Survey 2022-23?
A. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Finance
Answer: B. Ministry of Rural Development

Q8) Recently, India Health Link (IHL) has signed an MoU with which of the following states to set up
health ATMs “hPod”?
A. Karnataka B. Bihar
Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Q9) Recently, India's first glass igloo restaurant has been opened in which of the following
A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Ladakh
C. Sikkim D. Uttarakhand
Answer: A. Jammu and Kashmir
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian to win the “Road To UFC” final in Las Vegas,
USA?
A. Neeraj Goyat B. Anshul Jubli
C. Vikas Krishan D. Amey Nitin
Answer: B. Anshul Jubli
Q11) Who amongst the following is the author of the new novel “Victory City”?
A. Amish Tripathi B. Devdutt Pattanaik
C. Salman Rushdie D. Kavita Kane
Answer: C. Salman Rushdie
Q12) Recently, Geological Survey of India (GSI) has for the first-time established Lithium inferred
resources (G3) of 5.9 million tonnes in the Salal-Haimana area of which of the following states/union
territories?
A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Karnataka
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Jharkhand
Answer: A. Jammu and Kashmir
Q13) Recently, which of the following states has launched the second phase of the “Pudhumai Penn” scheme?
A. Kerala B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu D. Telangana
Answer: C. Tamil Nadu
Q14) World Pulses Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Pulses for a Sustainable Future
Q15) Recently, the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2023 was held in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Delhi
C. Kolkata D. Lucknow

Answer: A. Mumbai
Q16) Recently, which of the following banks has formally joined the India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) and proposed to
provide indicative funding of 1 billion euros for Hydrogen projects in India?
A. MUFG Bank, Japan B. UK Infrastructure Bank
C. Scottish Investment Bank D. European Investment Bank
Answer: D. European Investment Bank
Q17) Recently, who amongst the following has been conferred the “Raja Ram Mohan Roy National Award” for
excellence in Journalism-2020 by the Press Council of India?
A. Karan Thapar B. Dr Anne Bhavani Koteswara Prasad
C. Faye D'Souza D. Namita Waikar
Answer: B. Dr Anne Bhavani Koteswara Prasad
Q18) Recently, which of the following Indian companies has been honoured with “ATD Best Awards 2023” by the
Association for Talent Development (ATD), USA?
A. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
C. NTPC Limited D. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
Answer: C. NTPC Limited
Q19) Recently, which of the following states has launched the portal for creation
of 12 digit “Family ID - One Family One Identity”?
A. Tripura B. Karnataka
Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Q20) Recently, the Sangam age has been pushed to 800 BCE (earlier 300 BCE)
based on the archaeological findings by the Archaeological Survey of India in
Keeladi hamlet. Keeladi hamlet is in which of the following states?
A. Kerala B. Telangana
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: D. Tamil Nadu

Q1) Recently, which of the following companies has introduced the world’s first satellite-based
two-way capable messaging solution for premium smartphones, called Snapdragon Satellite?
A. Intel Corporation B. Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
C. NVIDIA Corporation D. Samsung Electronics
Answer: B. Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
Q2) Recently, Google celebrated the 120th birth anniversary of P.K. Rosy with a
doodle. She was associated with which of the following?
A. Malayalam Cinema B. Badminton
C. Politics D. Space Scientist
Answer: A. Malayalam Cinema
Q3) Recently, which of the following states has increased the coverage amount from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh annually
per family under the Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana?
A. Tripura B. Karnataka
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Rajasthan
Q4) Recently, Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO’s) Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D2) has launched
the Azaadisat-2 satellite. Azaadisat-2 satellite is developed by which of the following organizations?
A. Skyroot Aerospace B. Pixxel
C. Agnikul Cosmos D. Space Kidz India
Answer: D. Space Kidz India

More Information
● Recently, ISRO Chairperson S. Somanath informed that the ISRO is currently preparing for the next launch of
GSLV Mark III leading to the launch of OneWeb India 236 satellites.
○ Earlier, in October 2022, ISRO has successfully launched 36 OneWeb satellites.
○ The satellites were successfully placed into low-Earth orbit, as part of the OneWeb India-1 mission or
LVM3 M2 mission.
○ This marked the first commercial mission of LVM3, India’s heaviest launch vehicle
● ISRO is also preparing to begin the launch campaign of PSLV-C55, the 56th launch of the Polar Satellite Launch
Vehicle (PSLV).
○ The mission will be conducted in collaboration with New Space India Limited (NSIL), the commercial
arm of ISRO.
Q5) National Deworming Day is observed on which of the following days every year in India?
th
C. 11 February D. 12th February
Q6) Recently, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 130 million loan for which of the following
states to increase agricultural productivity and promote horticulture agribusinesses?
A. Uttarakhand B. Sikkim
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C. Himachal Pradesh
Q7) Recently, which of the following has become the first public sector undertaking in oil & gas sector which has entered
into an advance pricing agreement (APA) with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
A. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) B. GAIL (India) Limited
C. Indian Oil Corporation D. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Answer: B. GAIL (India) Limited
Q8) Recently, a MoU was signed to enable Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to provide services offered by
Common Service Centres (CSC). CSC is an initiative of which of the following organizations/ministries?
A. Ministry of Cooperation B. Ministry of Finance
C. NABARD D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
Answer: D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
Q9) Recently, a new species of voiceless frog “Ukaguru spiny throated reed frog” was discovered in
A. Tanzania B. India
C. South Africa D. China
Answer: A. Tanzania
Q10) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 in which of the
following cities?
A. Varanasi B. Noida
C. Lucknow D. Kanpur
Answer: C. Lucknow

More Information
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off two new Vande Bharat Express trains from the Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai.
○ The new and upgraded Vande Bharat Express trains 2.0 will run between Mumbai and Solapur, and
Mumbai and Sainagar Shirdi
○ Vande Bharat trains have already been running between Delhi-Varanasi, Delhi-Shri Vaishno Devi Mata
Katra, Gandhinagar-Mumbai, New Delhi-Amb Andaura, Chennai-Mysuru, and Nagpur-Bilaspur.
● PM Narendra Modi also inaugurated the Mumbai campus of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Arabic Academy
○ This will be the fourth campus of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Arabic Academy (also known as Jamea).
○ It is the premier educational institute of the Dawoodi Bohra community.
○ It was first established over two centuries ago in Surat, Gujarat, in 1810
○ In 1983, the Karachi campus was inaugurated
○ Jamea’s third campus was inaugurated in Nairobi in 2017
Q11) The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
th
● Theme: Innovate. Demonstrate. Elevate. Advance (IDEA): Bringing communities Forward for sustainable and
equitable development
Q12) What is the rank of India in the recently released Global Quality Index Infrastructure 2021?
A. 1st B. 3rd
C. 5th D. 7th
Answer: C. 5th
Q13) Recently, scientists from which of the following countries have developed a sniffing robot
which uses the antennae of a locust to diagnose disease and improve security checks?
A. Israel B. India
C. China D. Japan
Answer: A. Israel
Q14) Recently, Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) has announced a partnership with
which of the following institutions to promote research and development in the field of on-chip
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection?
A. Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru B. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
C. IIT, Madras D. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Answer: B. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Q15) Recently, the union Ministry of Culture has organized the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav – 2023 in which of the
following cities?
A. Delhi B. Bhopal
C. Mumbai D. Udaipur
Answer: C. Mumbai

Q16) Recently, the World Government Summit 2023 began in which of the following cities?
A. Dubai B. New Delhi
C. New York D. Dhaka
Answer: A. Dubai
● Theme: Shaping Future Governments
Q17) Recently, the 2023 Formula E championship Round 4 was held in which of the following cities?
A. Greater Noida B. Hyderabad
C. Bengaluru D. Mumbai
Answer: B. Hyderabad
Q18) World Unani Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Obituaries
● Popular artist B.K.S. Verma, has passed away aged 73
○ The subject of his paintings was mainly environmental and social issues presented in a surreal form
● American composer and pianist Burt Bacharach, has died aged 94

○ He is a six-time Grammy Award winner and three-time Academy Award winner

Q1) Recently, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the National Philatelic Exhibition –
AMRITPEX 2023 in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Bhopal
C. Shimla D. Kolkata
Answer: A. New Delhi
Q2) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 14th edition of the Aero India
2023 at the Air Force Station in Yelahanka. It is in which of the following cities?
A. Chandigarh B. New Delhi
C. Bengaluru D. Hyderabad
Answer: C. Bengaluru
○ Tapas-BH of DRDO made its debut in the show.
○ The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has
developed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Tapas-BH (tactical
aerial platform for advanced surveillance-beyond horizon)
○ Tapas is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.
○ It fulfils the ISTAR requirements of the Indian military.
■ ISTAR is Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition,
and Reconnaissance.
○ The UAV is capable of operating at altitudes up to 28,000 feet with an endurance of 18-plus hours
Q3) Recently, Justices Rajesh Bindal and Aravind Kumar has been appointed as the judges of the Supreme Court. What is
the total sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court (including the Chief Justice)?
A. 31 B. 32
C. 33 D. 34
Answer: D. 34
○ Earlier, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud administered the oath of office to the five new judges
as the Supreme Court judges.
■ Rajasthan High Court (HC) Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal; Patna HC Chief Justice Sanjay Karol;
Manipur HC Chief Justice PV Sanjay Kumar; Patna HC judge, Justice Ahsanuddin
Amanullah; and Allahabad HC judge, Justice Manoj Misra took oath as judges of the top court.
Q4) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long celebrations commemorating the 200th birth anniversary of
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati was the founder of which of the following organizations?
A. Brahmo Samaj B. Arya Samaj
C. Satyashodhak Samaj D. Atmiya Sabha
Answer: B. Arya Samaj

Q5) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu has appointed who amongst the following as the new Governor of
Maharashtra?
A. CP Radhakrishnan B. Justice (Retired) S Adbul Nazeer
C. Biswa Bhusan Harichandan D. Ramesh Bais
Answer: D. Ramesh Bais
More Appointments: New Governors

● General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik - Governor of Arunachal Pradesh
● Lakshman Prasad Acharya - Governor of Sikkim
● CP Radhakrishnan - Governor of Jharkhand
● Shiv Pratap Shukla - Governor of Himachal Pradesh
● Gulab Chand Kataria - Governor of Assam
● Justice (Retd) S Abdul Nazeer - Governor of Andhra Pradesh
● Biswa Bhusan Harichandan (Governor of Andhra Pradesh) appointed as Governor of Chhattisgarh
● Sushri Anusuiya Uikye (Governor of Chhattisgarh) appointed as Governor of Manipur
● La Ganesan (Governor of Manipur) appointed as Governor of Nagaland
● Phagu Chauhan (Governor of Bihar) appointed as Governor of Meghalaya
● Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar (Governor of Himachal Pradesh) appointed as Governor of Bihar
● Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) - Lt Governor of Ladakh
Q6) World Radio Day is celebrated every year on February 13. Radio was invented by who amongst the following?
A. Thomas Edison B. Nikola Tesla
C. Guglielmo Marconi D. Samuel Morse
Answer: C. Guglielmo Marconi
● Theme: Radio and Peace
Q7) Recently, Real Madrid has won the FIFA Club World Cup 2022. It was held in
A. Qatar B. Saudi Arabia
C. Brazil D. Morocco
Answer: D. Morocco
Q8) Recently, which of the following countries has unveiled its first underground air
force base named “Oghab 44” ("Eagle")?
A. North Korea B. China
C. Iran D. Israel
Answer: C. Iran
Q9) Mission Amrit Sarovar, recently seen in news, aims to construct how many
Amrit Sarovars in each district of India by August 15, 2023?
A. 25 B. 75
C. 50 D. 100
Answer: B. 75
Q10) Recently, Navy of which of the following countries conducted the 8th edition of the Exercise Aman-23?
A. Pakistan B. India
C. Bangladesh D. Oman

Answer: A. Pakistan
Q11) Recently, Nikos Christodoulides has been elected as the president of which of the following countries?
A. Morocco B. Cyprus
C. Malta D. Bosnia
Answer: B. Cyprus
Q12) In the recently concluded Fifth Khelo India Youth Games 2022, which of the following states has topped the medal
tally?
A. Maharashtra B. Haryana
Answer: A. Maharashtra
Q13) National Productivity Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year in India?
th
Answer: C. 12th February
● Theme: A chance to set goals
Q14) Recently, Cyclone Gabrielle has made landfall in which of the following countries?
A. India B. Indonesia
C. South Africa D. New Zealand

Answer: D. New Zealand
Q15) Who amongst the following is the author of the book “Reform Nation”?
A. Anoop Sasikumar B. Gautam Chikermane
C. Tarun Das D. Bimal Jalan
Answer: B. Gautam Chikermane
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first woman to be appointed as the Chief Justice of Gujarat
High Court?
A. Justice Vaibhavi D. Nanavati B. Justice Mauna M. Bhatt
C. Justice Nisha M. Thakore D. Justice Sonia G. Gokani
Answer: D. Justice Sonia G. Gokani
Q17) Recently, which of the following states has approved the anti-copying law “Competitive Examination (Measures for
Prevention and Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Ordinance 2023”?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Rajasthan
C. Uttarakhand D. Bihar
Answer: C. Uttarakhand
Q18) Recently, the annual Meeting of Members of the River Cities Alliance “DHARA (Driving Holistic Action for Urban
Rivers)” was held in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Chennai
C. Bhubaneshwar D. Pune
Answer: D. Pune

Q1) National Women’s Day is celebrated on 13th February every year in India to mark the birth
anniversary of who amongst the following?
A. Aruna Asaf Ali B. Sarojini Naidu
C. Rani Lakshmi Bai D. Kasturba Gandhi
Answer: B. Sarojini Naidu
Q2) Recently, which of the following companies has partnered with the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY) for the G20 Stay Safe Online Campaign #DigitalSuraksha?
A. Microsoft B. Infosys
C. Koo D. Meta
Answer: D. Meta
More Information
● The United States, together with its Quad partners Australia, India, and Japan, has launched the “Quad Cyber
Challenge” to promote responsible cyber habits across their nations, regions, and beyond.
○ The Challenge provides for all users resources, such as basic cyber security information and training,
and will culminate with events in April 2023
Q3) Recently, the Sixth edition of joint counterterrorism exercise “TARKASH” was held between India and which of the
following countries in Chennai?
A. Russia B. Israel
C. Australia D. USA
Answer: D. USA
Q4) The 12th World Hindi Conference 2023 will be held in which of the following countries?
A. Fiji B. Sri Lanka
C. South Africa D. USA
Answer: A. Fiji
● Theme: Hindi – Traditional Knowledge to Artificial Intelligence
Q5) Recently, the first ever Sundarban Bird festival was organized in which of the following states?
A. Odisha B. Jharkhand
C. Andhra Pradesh D. West Bengal
Answer: D. West Bengal
Q6) Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu will become the next president of which of the following countries?
A. Pakistan B. Iran
C. Bangladesh D. Afghanistan
Answer: C. Bangladesh

Q7) Recently, India, Brazil and which of the following countries has announced to establish “Global Biofuels Alliance”?
A. China B. Canada
C. Australia D. USA
Answer: D. USA
Q8) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 2nd Indian Rice Congress 2023 in which of the following
cities?
A. Ranchi B. Kolkata
C. Cuttack D. Kochi
Answer: C. Cuttack
Q9) According to the recent information, what is the rank of India in the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme
(USOAP) of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)?
A. 55th B. 112th
C. 79th D. 98th
Answer: A. 55th
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has received the Felix Houphouet-Boigny UNESCO Peace Prize 2022?
A. Donald Trump B. Narendra Modi
C. Angela Merkel D. Jacinda Ardern
Answer: C. Angela Merkel
Q11) Recently, which of the following security forces conducted the Operation “Narcos” and Operation “AAHT” during
January 2023?
A. Railway Protection Force (RPF) B. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
C. Delhi Police D. Mumbai Police
Answer: A. Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Q12) Recently, which of the following companies has launched a special G20-theme QR Code?
A. PhonePe B. BharatPe
C. Paytm D. Google Pay
Answer: C. Paytm
Q13) Recently, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has delivered an Advanced

Light Helicopter Mark 3 variant (ALH Mk III) to which of the following countries?
A. Maldives B. Mauritius
C. Sri Lanka D. Bhutan
Answer: B. Mauritius
Q14) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a 246-km section (Delhi-Dausa-Lalsot stretch) of the Delhi-Mumbai
Expressway in Dausa. What is the total length of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway?
A. 1,186 Km B. 1,380 Km
C. 1,580 Km D. 1,788 Km
Answer: B. 1,380 Km

Q15) Recently, which of the following Indian Airline companies has signed deal for about 500 new planes with Airbus
and Boeing?
A. Vistara B. Indigo
C. Spice Jet D. Air India
Answer: D. Air India
Q16) Recently, the Jaffna Cultural Centre, built with India’s assistance, has been inaugurated in which of the following
countries?
A. Sri Lanka B. Bangladesh
C. Israel D. Iran
Answer: A. Sri Lanka
Q17) Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA)
campaign, which is aimed at ending filariasis disease. India aims to eliminate filariasis by which of the following years?
A. 2024 B. 2027
C. 2025 D. 2030
Answer: B. 2027
Q18) What is the theme of the Financial Literacy Week, which is being celebrated in India from February 13 to February
17, 2023?
A. Go Digital, Go Secure B. Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions
C. Planning, Savings and Budgeting D. Good Financial Behaviour – Your Saviour
Answer: D. Good Financial Behaviour – Your Saviour

Q1) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Aadi Mahotsav festival of the Tribal Co-Operative
Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd. (TRIFED) in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. New Delhi
C. Jaipur D. Shillong
Answer: B. New Delhi
Q2) Rayyana Barnawi will become the first woman astronaut of which of the following countries to travel into the space?
A. Iran B. UAE
C. Saudi Arabia D. Oman
Answer: C. Saudi Arabia
Q3) Recently, International Epilepsy Day 2023 was observed on which of the following days (second Monday of
February every year)?
th
● Theme: Stigma
Q4) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President’s Colour award to which of the following
security forces?
A. Haryana Police B. Rajasthan Police
C. Gujarat Police D. Bihar Police
Answer: A. Haryana Police
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been named for the “Maharashtra Bhushan” 2023 award?
A. Baba Balia B. Dr. Subbanna Ayyappan
C. Madhuri Barthwal D. Dattatreya Narayan Dharmadhikar (Appasaheb Dharmadhikari)
Answer: D. Dattatreya Narayan Dharmadhikar (Appasaheb Dharmadhikari)
Q6) Recently, researchers from which of the following countries have discovered a Black Galaxy or Invisible Galaxy
using ALMA (Atacama Large Millimtre Array)?
A. India B. USA
C. Italy D. China
Answer: C. Italy
Q7) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced to provide USD 1.78 billion in assistance to Turkey?
A. International Monetary Fund (IMF) B. World Trade Organization (WTO)
C. New Development Bank (NDB) D. World Bank
Answer: D. World Bank

Q8) According to the recently released report, which of the following countries is the biggest defence buyer of Russia?
A. India B. China
C. Iran D. Belarus
Answer: A. India
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the chief justice of the Gauhati High Court?
A. Justice Sonia G Gokani B. Justice Jaswant Singh
C. Justice Sandeep Mehta D. Justice N. Kotiswar Singh
Answer: C. Justice Sandeep Mehta
Q10) Recently, Wu Yibing has become the first man from which of the following countries to win an ATP title, after
winning 2023 Dallas Open?
A. Japan B. China
C. South Korea D. Singapore
Answer: B. China
Q11) India’s first National Metro Rail Knowledge Centre will be built in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Chennai
C. Delhi D. Kolkata
Answer: C. Delhi
Q12) Recently, India’s first electric air-conditioned (AC) double-decker bus has been
inaugurated in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Delhi
C. Noida D. Bengaluru
Answer: A. Mumbai
Q13) World Day of the Sick is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Illness is part of our human condition. Yet, if illness is experienced in isolation and abandonment,
unaccompanied by care and compassion, it can become inhumane
Q14) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new president of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India (ICAI) for 2023-24 term?
A. Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal B. Aniket Sunil Talati
C. Jai Kumar Batra D. Pramod Jain
Answer: B. Aniket Sunil Talati
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for January 2023?
A. Usman Khwaja B. Mohammed Siraj
C. Shubman Gill D. Devon Conway
Answer: C. Shubman Gill

Q16) In the recently held Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction 2023, who amongst the following was the most
expensive player to be auctioned?
A. Smriti Mandhana B. Ashleigh Gardner
C. Natalie Sciver D. Deepti Sharma
Answer: A. Smriti Mandhana
More Information
● England's 2019 World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket
aged 36
○ Morgan captained England in 126 ODIs and 72 T20s
○ Dublin-born Morgan made his ODI debut aged 16 with Ireland before he was called up by England in
2009.
○ He played 248 ODIs and 115 T20Is, scoring 10,159 runs in total, and scored 700 runs in 16 tests.
Q17) Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the Marburg disease outbreak in which of the
A. Germany B. Ghana
C. Malawi D. Equatorial Guinea
Answer: D. Equatorial Guinea
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has been nominated as the next Prime Minister of Moldova?
A. Maia Sandu B. Natalia Gavrilita
C. Dorin Recean D. Igor Grosu
Answer: C. Dorin Recean
Obituaries
● Internationally renowned artist and President Emeritus of the National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa), Zia
Mohyeddin, has passed away in Karachi. He was 91
○ Born on June 20, 1931, Mohyeddin is considered a legend when it comes to broadcasting, poetry and
prose recitation, acting and theatre direction
○ He appeared on both Pakistani cinema and television as well as on British cinema and television
throughout his career. Mohyeddin was also the first Pakistani ever to work in Hollywood.


Q1) Recently, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
celebrated its 37th Foundation Day. It comes under which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
C. Ministry of Rural Development D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Q2) Recently, which of the following states has launched a monthly stipend scheme of Rs 3000 for junior lawyers in the
state?
A. Kerala B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu D. Maharashtra
Answer: A. Kerala
Q3) Recently, which of the following companies has unveiled the Hindustan Lead-in
Fighter Trainer (HLFT-42) design at the 14th edition of Aero India 2023, Bengaluru?
A. Boeing B. Airbus
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) D. Lockheed Martin
Answer: C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Q4) International Childhood Cancer Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Better Survival
Q5) Recently, the 23rd edition of India International Seafood Show (IISS) 2023 was held in which of the following cities?
A. Kochi B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata D. Chennai
Answer: C. Kolkata
Q6) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced to conduct global hackathon -- “HARBINGER 2023 -
Innovation for Transformation”?
A. International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) B. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
C. NITI Aayog D. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Answer: D. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
● Theme: Inclusive Digital Services
Q7) Recently, which of the following organizations has notified the “ITR-1 SAHAJ” and “SUGAM ITR-4”?
A. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) B. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
C. Goods and Services Tax Council (GST) D. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
Answer: B. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)

Q8) Recently, which of the following organizations has presented an initiative named as “Nirman Se Shakti” to
modernize infrastructure?
A. Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) B. National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)
C. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) D. Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
Answer: D. Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
Q9) Recently, Lalitha Lajmi has passed away. She was associated with which of the following professions?
A. Doctor B. Artist (Painting)
C. Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam) D. Politician
Answer: B. Artist (Painting)
Q10) Recently, which of the following ministries has organized the “Divya Kala Mela 2023” in Mumbai?
A. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities B. Ministry of Culture
(Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C. Ministry of Tourism D. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: A. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Q11) Recently, IFFCO Nano Urea Liquid Plants at Aonla and Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh were inaugurated. World’s first
nano urea liquid plant was inaugurated in which of the following states in June 2022?
A. Jharkhand B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Karnataka D. Gujarat
Answer: D. Gujarat
Q12) Recently, the Union Shipping Ministry has formed a committee to draft revised Guidelines for operationalization of
Roll on-Roll off (Ro-Ro) and Roll on-Passenger (Ro-Pax) ferry service. Who amongst the following is the chairman of
the committee?
A. S.K. Mehta B. Sanjeev Kumar
C. Naresh Lalwani D. Arun Arora
Answer: A. S.K. Mehta
Q13) India’s first frozen lake marathon will be held in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Sikkim
C. Ladakh D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: C. Ladakh
Q14) Recently, it was informed that a team called Bhashini is developing a WhatsApp chatbot powered by the ChatGPT.
Bhashini team is an initiative of which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Culture D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
Answer: D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
Q15) Recently, Government of India has launched “Khanan Prahari” mobile app. It is developed by
which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Mines B. Ministry of Coal
C. Ministry of Earth Sciences D. Ministry of Science and Technology

Answer: B. Ministry of Coal
Q16) Recently, Niyati Totala and Neil Kalpeshkumar Parikh (IIT Indore students) have won a gold medal at the “Global
Best M-GOV Awards” ceremony, World Government Summit in Dubai. They have developed which of the following
apps?
A. iKAR B. Umang
C. Blockbill D. Aarogya Setu
Answer: C. Blockbill
Q17) Recently, India’s first Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) framework has been launched by which of the following
A. Lakshadweep Islands B. Andaman and Nicobar Island
C. Puducherry D. Kerala
Answer: C. Puducherry
Q18) Recently, which of the following countries has demonetized 1,000, 500 and 200 naira
banknotes?
A. Nigeria B. South Africa
C. Namibia D. Netherlands
Answer: A. Nigeria

Q1) Recently, Maharashtra government has announced to implement PM SHRI scheme in the state.
PM SHRI scheme is related to which of the following?
A. Child Nutrition B. Modernizing Schools
C. Universal Immunization D. Village Roads
Answer: B. Modernizing Schools
Q2) Recently, Boeing has announced the launch of its first global support centre (GSC) in India in which of the following
cities?
C. Mumbai D. Gurugram
Answer: D. Gurugram
More Information
● Recently, Air India has signed a deal with Airbus and Boeing to
acquire 470 aircraft (250 from Airbus and 220 from Boeing)
○ It is the largest-ever pipeline of new aircraft ordered by
an Indian airline.
○ Airbus is a European multinational aerospace
corporation. However, the major business of the
company happens through the French.
○ Boeing is an American company. Its headquarters is in
Virginia

Q3) Who amongst the following from India will be awarded the UNESCO’s International Mother Language Award 2023?
A. G.N. Devy B. Sathupati Prasanna Sree
C. Dr Mahendra Kumar Mishra D. Ayesha Kidwai
Answer: C. Dr Mahendra Kumar Mishra
○ International Mother language day is celebrated on 21st February every year
○ The 24th edition of International Mother Language Day 2023 will focus on the theme ‘multilingual
education - a necessity to transform education’.
Q4) Recently, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia laid the foundation stone of Rewa Airport in which of the
following states?
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Bihar
Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh
Q5) Recently, which of the following companies has delivered world’s first Fully Operational SWARM Drone System to
the Indian Army?
A. Skylark Drones B. Aotom Technology
C. General Aeronautics D. NewSpace Research and Technologies
Answer: D. NewSpace Research and Technologies
Q6) Recently, which of the following ministries has notified the draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and
Maintenance) Bill, 2022?
A. Ministry of Mines B. Ministry of Coal
C. Ministry of Culture D. Ministry of Tourism
Answer: A. Ministry of Mines
Q7) Recently, a prototype of the Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV)

has been developed jointly by India and which of the following countries?
A. Israel B. Russia
C. USA D. France
Answer: C. USA

Q8) Recently, a third natural source of quasicrystals, with 12-fold symmetry, have been discovered
in the Sand Hills of north central Nebraska in which of the following countries?
A. Canada B. USA
C. Russia D. China
Answer: B. USA
Q9) India’s first solid waste-to-hydrogen plant will be set up in which of the following cities?
A. Pune B. Delhi
C. Indore D. Mumbai
Answer: A. Pune
Q10) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the “Vibrant Villages Programme” (VVP) with the financial allocation of
Rs. 4800 Crore from 2022-23 to which of the following years?
A. 2023-24 B. 2024-25
C. 2025-26 D. 2026-27
Answer: C. 2025-26
Q11) Recently, India has proposed a global initiative called Millet International Initiative for Research and Awareness
("MIIRA”). MIIRA's secretariat will be in which of the following cities?
A. Hyderabad B. Nagpur
C. Pune D. Delhi
Answer: D. Delhi
Q12) Recently, which of the following states has allocated Rs 13,000 crores to the Eastern Canal Project to harvest the
surplus water of Chambal River and its tributaries (Kunnu, Parvati, and Kalisindh)?
C. Gujarat D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B. Rajasthan

Q13) Recently, which of the following companies has unveiled solar-powered unmanned reconnaissance aerial J-Glider –
“SURAJ”?
A. Garuda Aerospace B. Asteria Aerospace
C. Optimized Electrotech D. EndureAir
Answer: A. Garuda Aerospace
Q14) Recently, Ministry of Trade and Industry of which of the following countries has signed a MoU for economic
cooperation with the Uttar Pradesh government?
A. Netherlands B. Russia
C. USA D. Singapore
Answer: D. Singapore
Q15) Recently, the Government of India has approved Namami Gange Mission-II with a budgetary outlay of Rs.22,500
crore till which of the following years?
A. 2024 B. 2026
C. 2027 D. 2030
Answer: B. 2026
Q16) Recently, Renault and Nissan have signed a pact worth ₹5300 crore ($600 million USD) with which of the
following states?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Gujarat
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Haryana
Answer: A. Tamil Nadu
Q17) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the construction of the 4.1-km Shinku
La tunnel in Ladakh. It is constructed by Border Roads Organization (BRO) under
which of the following projects?
A. Project Beacon B. Project Himank
C. Project Yojak D. Project Pushpak
Answer: C. Project Yojak
More Information
● The Union Cabined has also approved for raising of seven additional Battalions of Indo-Tibetan Border
(ITBP) for the India-China border, which will man the 47 new Border Out Posts (BOPs) and 12 staging camps
on the border with China.
● An additional Sector Headquarters will also be established for the supervision of these seven Battalions
● A total of 9,400 posts will be created for these seven Battalions and the new Sector Headquarter,
● The ITBP was raised in the aftermath of the 1962 Chinese aggression and it is tasked to guard the
3,488-km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC) on India’s eastern flank.
Q18) Recently, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a MoU with which of the following companies to
provide MRO (maintenance repair and overhaul) services for engines of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft System?
A. Boeing B. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc
C. Saab D. Lockheed Martin
Answer: B. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc

Q1) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Jal Jan Abhiyan in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan.
It will be implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and which of the following organizations?
A. Isha Foundation B. Art of Living
C. Brahma Kumaris D. Ramakrishna Mission
Answer: C. Brahma Kumaris
Q2) Recently, Tulsidas Balaram has passed away. He was associated with which of the following sports?
A. Football B. Cricket
C. Badminton D. Table Tennis
Answer: A. Football
Q3) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed a MoU on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic
and official passports?
A. Australia B. Indonesia
C. Singapore D. Fiji
Answer: D. Fiji
Q4) Recently, which of the following countries/ organizations has formally approved a law that bans the sale of new
petrol and diesel cars from 2035?
A. Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) B. African Union
C. European Union (EU) D. USA
Answer: C. European Union (EU)
Q5) According to the company IqAir, which of the following cities in India is the second most polluted city in the world
in terms of the global Air Quality Index (AQI)?
A. Mumbai B. Delhi
C. Kolkata D. Gurugram
Answer: A. Mumbai
Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has been honoured with the Most Promising Actor Award at the Dadasaheb
Phalke International Film Festival Award 2023?
A. Allu Arjun B. Rishab Shetty
C. Yash D. Ram Charan
Answer: B. Rishab Shetty
Q7) The Global Tourism Resilience Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
th

Q8) What is the name of the chatbot which has been recently launched by the Unique Identification Authority of India
(UIDAI)?
A. Aadhaar Saathi B. Aadhaar Ask
C. Aadhaar Mitra D. Aadhaar iChat
Answer: C. Aadhaar Mitra
Q9) Thwaites Glacier (Doomsday glacier), recently seen in news, is located in

which of the following countries /continents?
A. Antarctica B. Canada
C. Greenland D. Russia
Answer: A. Antarctica
Q10) Recently, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has entered into a
Memorandum of Agreement with which of the following institutions for
Development of International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED) under
the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)?
A. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru B. IIT, Kanpur
C. IIT, Madras D. IIT, Roorkee
Answer: D. IIT, Roorkee
Q11) Recently, the first-ever bird survey was conducted in Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary. It is in which of the following
states?
C. Maharashtra D. Karnataka
Answer: C. Maharashtra
Q12) Recently, which of the following has become the first bank to launch the UPI LITE feature?
A. Airtel Payments Bank B. India Post Payments Bank
C. Paytm Payments Bank D. State Bank of India (SBI)
Answer: C. Paytm Payments Bank
Q13) Recently, “Omorgus Khandesh” has been discovered in India. It belongs to which of the
following species?
A. Frog B. Beetle
C. Butterfly D. Moth
Answer: B. Beetle
Q14) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 25th International Engineering and Technology Fair (IETF)
2023 in New Delhi. It is organized by which of the following organizations?
A. FICCI B. ASSOCHAM
C. NASSCOM D. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Answer: D. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Q15) Recently, the 4th edition of the joint training exercise “Dharma Guardian” 2023 has started between India and which
of the following countries?
A. USA B. France
C. Japan D. Russia

Answer: C. Japan
Q16) Recently, which of the following states has announced the construction of Vindhya Expressway?
A. Maharashtra B. Odisha
C. Gujarat D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: D. Madhya Pradesh
Q17) Recently seen in news, T-14 heavy tank and the T-15 armoured infantry fighting
vehicle (based on the Armata Platform) is developed by which of the following countries?
A. Russia B. Ukraine
C. USA D. India
Answer: A. Russia
Q18) Recently, twelve Cheetahs have been brought from which of the following countries, which will be released in the
Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh?
A. Kenya B. South Africa
C. Tanzania D. Botswana
Answer: B. South Africa
Obituaries
● Veteran theatre and film actor Javed Khan Amrohi, best known for his roles in the popular DD serial Nukkad
and films such as Lagaan and Chak De! India, has passed away. He was 73
○ He is best known for playing the barber Karim in the late 1980s TV show Nukkad
● Toyota's honorary chairman and the company founder's son Shoichiro Toyoda has passed away. He was 97.
○ Shoichiro was the eldest son of Kiichiro Toyoda who founded the company in 1937

Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has been named as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
of YouTube?
A. Neal Mohan B. Parag Agrawal
C. Nikesh Arora D. George Kurian
Answer: A. Neal Mohan
Q2) Recently, which of the following has become the first country in Europe to pass a Menstrual Paid Leave Law?
A. United Kingdom (UK) B. France
C. Spain D. Germany
Answer: C. Spain
Q3) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the signing of MoU between India and which of the following countries
for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors?
A. Argentina B. France
C. Chile D. Colombia
Answer: C. Chile
More Information
● Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Spanish counterpart Mr. Pedro Sánchez
○ India and Spain have agreed to collaborate on issues such as digital infrastructure, climate action,
clean energy transition and sustainable development.
○ The Union Cabinet has also approved the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between
the India and Republic of South Africa for cooperation in the 'disability sector’
Q4) Recently, a four-day bird survey was conducted in the Periyar Tiger Reserve. It is in which of the following states?
A. Telangana B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B. Kerala
More Information
● Recently, a bird survey was also conducted in the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, Karnataka
○ It recorded 290 bird species, including a few migratory ones.
○ It is a major hub of conservation under Project Tiger and Project Elephant.
○ It is named after the river Nagarahole.
○ Fauna: Tiger, Leopard Asiatic, Wild Dog, Sloth Bear, Asiatic Elephant, Gaur, etc
Q5) Recently, which of the following states has launched the sixth phase of Sujalam-Sufalam Jal Abhiyan?
C. Gujarat D. Jharkhand
Answer: C. Gujarat
Q6) Recently, Germany based firm HENSOLDT has announced a collaboration agreement with which of the following
companies for design and manufacturing of Obstacle Avoidance System (OAS) for Indian helicopters?
A. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
C. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) D. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

Answer: B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Q7) World Pangolin Day 2023 was celebrated on which of the following days (third
Saturday of February every year)?
Q8) What is the rank of India in the recently released Services Trade Restrictiveness Index 2022 by the
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)?
A. 46th B. 47th
C. 48th D. 49th
Answer: B. 47th
Q9) Recently, which of the following organizations has developed new data link communication called
VAYULINK?
A. Indian Air Force (IAF) B. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
C. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) D. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Answer: A. Indian Air Force (IAF)
Q10) Recently, which of the following companies has received the Indian Technical Standard Order
(ITSO) authorisation for its indigenously developed Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data
Recorder (FDR)?
A. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) B. Garuda Aerospace
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) D. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
Answer: C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Q11) Recently, India and which of the following countries/organizations has approved a Digital Work Plan 2023?
A. European Union (EU) B. USA
C. Japan D. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Answer: D. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
More Information
● Recently, the 3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting was held virtually
○ The theme of the meeting was "Synergy Towards a Sustainable Digital Future”.
○ The meeting focused on enhancing the relationship between India and ASEAN (Association of
Southeast Asian Nations) in the area of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).
Q12) Ministry of Textiles will organize “Technotex 2023: Envisioning Indian Technical Textiles@ 2047” in which of the
following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Jalandhar
C. Chennai D. Surat
Answer: A. Mumbai
Q13) What is the rank of India in the recently released Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) National
Entrepreneurship Context Index (NECI) report 2022?
A. 1st B. 2nd
C. 3rd D. 4th

Answer: D. 4th
Q14) Recently, who amongst the following has been named as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army?
A. Lt Gen Rashim Bali B. Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar
C. Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta D. Lt Gen NSR Subramani
Answer: B. Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian to be unanimously nominated as the FIBA
(Fédération Internationale de Basketball) Asia president?
A. Teja Singh B. Gautam Ganguly
C. Dr K Govindaraj D. Dr V Ragothaman
Answer: C. Dr K Govindaraj
Q16) Recently, state cabinet of which of the following states has approved the guidelines for the “Mukhya Mantri
Sukh-Ashray Yojana”?
A. Uttarakhand B. Sikkim
C. Goa D. Himachal Pradesh
Answer: D. Himachal Pradesh
Q17) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Israel Aerospace
Industries to form a joint venture, which will mainly focus on MRSAM (Medium Range Surface to Air Missile)?
A. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) B. Gliders India Limited
C. Reliance Naval and Engineering Limited D. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Answer: D. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Q18) What is the name of the India’s first ChatGPT -powered AI chatbot?
A. Lexi B. Candy
C. Shera D. Harmony
Answer: A. Lexi

Q1) Article 93 of the constitution, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?
A. Office of Profit B. Parliamentary Privileges
C. Appointment of Governor D. Election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: D. Election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Q2) Recently, the winners of the Wolf Prize 2023 were announced. It is presented by the Wolf Foundation of which of the
A. USA B. Israel
C. India D. Japan
Answer: B. Israel
● Wolf Prize Winners 2023

○ Medicine: Professor Daniel Drucker of Toronto University, Canada; for his research on intestinal
hormones
○ Agriculture: Martinus Th Rien from the Federal University of Rio De Janeiro; for his research on
water flow and contaminant transport in soils
○ Physics: Professor Can Genuchten; for his work in soil physics and Vadose zone; the Vadose zone lies
above the groundwater table
○ Chemistry: three scientists for their work on pathological dysfunctions of RNA; John T Wilson,
Hiroaki Suga, Jeffery W Kelly
○ Mathematics: Ingrid Daubechies of Duke University; for her work in wavelet theory
○ Arts: Fujiko Nakaya of Japan and Richard Long of England
Q3) According to the recently released report by Tom Tom, which of the following is the second slowest city in the world
to drive in?
A. Delhi B. Mumbai
C. Bengaluru D. Pune
Answer: C. Bengaluru

Q4) Recently, the Government of India has proposed to set up a Bima Sugam portal under the aegis of which of the
following organizations?
A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) B. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
C. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority of India (PFRDA) D. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
Answer: D. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
Q5) Recently, which of the following national level hackathon was organized by Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell,
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) and Indian
Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C, MHA) for cyber security?
A. Tech Sprint 2023 B. Smart India 2023
C. KAVACH 2023 D. Infinity Forum 2023
Answer: C. KAVACH 2023
Q6) Recently, which of the following has been selected to receive the 2023 John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr., Award for Space
Exploration?
A. James Webb Space Telescope B. Mars Perseverance Rover
C. Chandrayaan 2 D. Hubble Space Telescope
Answer: A. James Webb Space Telescope
Q7) Recently, which of the following has become the first Indian hydrocarbon refinery to sign an MoU to provide
sustainable aviation fuel (Bio-ATF) to Indian Air Force?
A. Jamnagar Refinery – Reliance Industries Limited. B. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL)
C. Kochi Refinery – Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited D. Vadinar Refinery – Nayara Energy Limited
Answer: B. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL)
Q8) Recently, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has partnered with which of the following companies
under the Skill India Mission?
A. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) B. HDFC Life
C. Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance D. Aegon Life Insurance
Answer: B. HDFC Life
Q9) Recently, which of the following organizations presented the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar (2019, 2020 and
2021) to 102 artists?
A. Lalit Kala Academy B. SPIC MACAY
C. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) D. Sangeet Natak Akademi
Answer: D. Sangeet Natak Akademi
Q10) India’s first Global Tourism Summit 2023 will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Bengaluru
C. Ahmedabad D. Delhi
Answer: D. Delhi
○ The Union Tourism Minister, Shri G. Kishan Reddy also launched important a unique initiative ‘Best
Tourism Village Competition Portal’ and Rural Tourism Portal.
○ The Global Tourism Investor Summit 2023 portal was also launched on the occasion.

○ India is also observing ‘Visit India Year 2023’ It is a unique, collective movement that invites the world
to explore India during 2023 – a historical year of India’s G20 presidency as well as grand
celebrations of India@75 Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Q11) World Day of Social Justice is observed on which of the following days every year?
st
● Theme: Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice
Q12) Recently, which of the following has announced to set up “Dr Cyrus Poonawalla Center of Excellence for Infectious
Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness” in Hyderabad?
A. Serum Institute of India (SII) B. Bharat Biotech
C. Dr Reddy’s Laboratories D. Zydus Cadila
Answer: A. Serum Institute of India (SII)
Q13) Recently, foundation stone was laid for Rs 8800 crore JSW Group's proposed steel plant at Sunnapurallapalle
village in which of the following states?
A. Telangana B. Karnataka
C. Odisha D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: D. Andhra Pradesh
Q14) Recently, India won the bronze medal in the 2023 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships. It was held in
A. India B. UAE
C. China D. South Korea
Answer: B. UAE
Q15) Recently, UNICEF India has appointed who amongst the following as its National Ambassador?
A. Virat Kohli B. Anushka Sharma
C. Ayushmann Khurrana D. Shah Rukh Khan
Answer: C. Ayushmann Khurrana
Q16) Recently, researchers have discovered a new species of cuckoo bee “Thyreus narendrani” from the
Kole wetlands. Kole wetlands is in which of the following states?
A. Goa B. Rajasthan
C. Tamil Nadu D. Kerala
Answer: D. Kerala
Q17) Recently, IIT-Kanpur’s Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) has signed a MoU with which of the
following banks under the “Ind Spring Board (Finance for Startups)” scheme?
A. Indian Bank B. Karnataka Bank
C. State Bank of India (SBI) D. HDFC Bank
Answer: A. Indian Bank
Q18) Recently, India’s first-ever Indigenous Automatic Train Supervision System (i-ATS) has been launched. It is jointly
developed by Delhi Metro (DMRC) and which of the following companies?
A. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) B. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
C. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) D. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Answer: D. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

21st February by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) North India’s first Nuclear Plant is being constructed in which of the following states/union
territories?
A. Uttarakhand B. Haryana
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Ladakh
Answer: B. Haryana
● List of 7 Operational Nuclear Power Plants in India
Q2) Recently, which of the following states/union territories has approved a project
“Sensor-based Smart Agriculture”?
A. Ladakh B. Uttarakhand
C. Sikkim D. Jammu and Kashmir
Q3) Recently, the world’s First International Summit on the Responsible Use of Artificial intelligence in the Military
2023 (REAIM 2023) was held in which of the following countries?
A. India B. South Korea
C. Netherlands D. China
Answer: C. Netherlands
Q4) Recently, which of the following ministries has introduced the “mPassport Police App”?
A. Ministry of External Affairs B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Answer: A. Ministry of External Affairs
Q5) Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram celebrate their Statehood Day on which of the following days?
A. 20th February B. 21st February
C. 22nd February D. 19th February

Q6) World Whale Day 2023 was celebrated on which of the following days (third Sunday in February every year)?
A. 20th February B. 21st February
C. 22nd February D. 19th February
Q7) Recently, Amit Shah inaugurated the first phase of “Shiv Srishti”, a theme park based on the life of Shivaji Maharaj,
in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Nagpur
C. Pune D. Nashik
Answer: C. Pune
Q8) Recently, first new medium-lift launcher, the H3 rocket, has failed in its first launch. It is built by which of the
following space agencies?
A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) B. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
C. Canadian Space Agency D. European Space Agency
Answer: B. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Q9) Recently, which of the following companies has launched the new Xeon W-3400 and Xeon W-2400 desktop
workstation processors code-named “Sapphire Rapids”?
A. Qualcomm B. Intel
C. Nvidia D. Apple
Answer: B. Intel
Q10) India's first ring metro corridor is being constructed in which of the following cities, which will be completed by
2024?
A. Mumbai B. Lucknow
C. Kolkata D. Delhi
Answer: D. Delhi
Q11) Recently, Mastercard and ACCESS Development Services has announced the launch of Mainstreaming Agriculture
through Networks and Development Initiatives (MANDI) in which of the following states?
A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Assam D. Karnataka
Answer: C. Assam
Q12) Recently, Phase III program of the “Sagar Parikrama” was launched from Hazira Port. Hazira Port is in which of the
following states?
A. Gujarat B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: A. Gujarat
Q13) Recently, who amongst the following chaired the 49th GST Council meeting in New Delhi?
A. Amit Shah B. Narendra Modi
C. Piyush Goyal D. Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: D. Nirmala Sitharaman

Q14) Recently, which of the following companies has been Globally Renamed as “Versuni”?
A. Panasonic B. Philips Domestic Appliances
C. BOSCH D. LG Electronics
Answer: B. Philips Domestic Appliances
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has been chosen to serve as the UN Commission for Social Development
chair during the 62nd session?
A. Thomas Lammar of Luxembourg B. Jon Ivanovski of North Macedonia
C. Carla Mara Carlson of the Dominican Republic D. Ruchira Kamboj of India
Answer: D. Ruchira Kamboj of India
Q16) Recently, the fourth edition of the biennial training exercise DUSTLIK 2023 has started between India and which of
the following countries in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand?
A. Mongolia B. Uzbekistan
C. Tajikistan D. Turkmenistan
Answer: B. Uzbekistan
Q17) Recently, which of the following countries has demonstrated its HWASONG-15
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)?
A. North Korea B. South Korea
C. Japan D. Iran
Answer: A. North Korea
Q18) “NEOM”, recently seen in news, is a futuristic mega city being built in which of the
A. Saudi Arabia B. Qatar
C. UAE D. Israel
Answer: A. Saudi Arabia

22nd February by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
of NITI Aayog?
A. Dr P.K. Mishra B. BVR Subrahmanyam
C. Samant Goel D. P.K. Srivastava
Answer: B. BVR Subrahmanyam
○ BVR Subrahmanyam is replacing Parameswaran Iyer, who has been named the Executive Director of
the World Bank Headquarters, Washington DC, USA, for two years
Q2) International Mother Language Day is celebrated in which of the following days every year?
th
C. 20 February D. 23rd February
Answer: A. 21st February
● Theme: Multilingual education – a necessity to transform education
○ Recently, Dr Mahendra Kumar Mishra, an eminent linguist and a folklorist from Odisha, has been
named for the UNESCO’s International Mother Language Award 2023 for his lifetime service for
promotion of mother language in India.
○ Dr Mishra is the first one in India to receive the UNESCO award for mother language promotion.
Q3) Recently, The International Union of Railways and Railway Protection Force (RPF) have organized the 18th World
Security Congress 2023 in which of the following cities?
A. Delhi B. Lucknow
C. Ahmedabad D. Jaipur
Answer: D. Jaipur
● Theme: Railway Security Strategy: Responses and Vision for Future
Q4) Recently, the 49th edition of the “Khajuraho Dance Festival-2023” was inaugurated in which of the following states?
A. Odisha B. Gujarat
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been named the grand prize winner of
National Geographic’s “Pictures of the Year” competition for his photo titled “Dance of the
Eagles”?
A. Raghu Rai B. Karthik Subramaniam
C. Rathika Ramasamy D. Aishwarya Sridhar
Answer: B. Karthik Subramaniam
Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has become India’s 80th Grandmaster?
A. Vignesh NR B. Pranesh M
C. Koustav Chatterjee D. Visakh NR

Answer: A. Vignesh NR
Q7) Recently, Slum Soccer has been nominated for 2023 Laureus Sport for Good Award. Slum Soccer is based in which
of the following cities in India?
A. Mumbai B. Bengaluru
C. Kolkata D. Delhi
Answer: D. Delhi
Q8) Recently, INS Sumedha participated in the Naval Defence Exhibition – NAVDEX 23 and International Defence
Exhibition – IDEX 23. It was held in which of the following countries?
A. Australia B. USA
C. UAE D. Singapore
Answer: C. UAE
Q9) Recently, the APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission-2023 was launched from which of the following
states?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Kerala
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Karnataka
Answer: A. Tamil Nadu
Q10) Recently, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R HariKumar has awarded “on the
spot” Unit Citation to which of the following for carrying out the deepest salvage in
the country's waters?
A. INS Talwar B. INS Shankush
C. INS Nireekshak D. INS Magar
Answer: C. INS Nireekshak
Q11) Recently, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has laid the Foundation Stone of the world's largest and unique Divyang
Park - Anubhuti Inclusive Park – in which of the following cities?
A. Pune B. Nashik
C. Nagpur D. Mumbai
Answer: C. Nagpur
Q12) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed an agreement to increase the power import and
export capacity through the Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur transmission line?
A. Bangladesh B. Bhutan
C. Sri Lanka D. Nepal
Answer: D. Nepal
Q13) Recently, who amongst the following has been named as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Oxford
University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
A. Shankar Balasubramanian B. Professor Meghana Pandit
C. C Dipesh Chakrabarty D. Nirmalya Kumar
Answer: B. Professor Meghana Pandit

Q14) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a MoU with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) led
SPV, for the construction of the Bahrain Metro Rail Project Phase-1?
A. BEL Optronic Devices Limited B. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
C. Gliders India Limited D. BEML Limited
Answer: D. BEML Limited
Q15) Recently, the Chandrayaan-3 lander has successfully completed EMI-EMC (Electro - Magnetic Interference/
Electro - Magnetic Compatibility) test at the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre. U.R. Rao Satellite Centre in which of the
following cities?
C. Kochi D. Ahmedabad
Answer: A. Bengaluru
Q16) Recently, “Bipin Bell”, in honour of India's late Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat, was placed in Shree
Muktinath Temple. It is in which of the following states/countries?
C. Nepal D. Bhutan
Answer: C. Nepal
Q17) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced to launch India's first virtual shopping app for the
metro “Momentum 2.0”?
A. Amazon B. Flipkart
C. Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation D. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Answer: D. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Q18) Recently, which of the following companies has signed an agreement with Uber to
supply 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) under its XPRES brand?
A. Maruti Suzuki B. Tata Motors
C. Hyundai Motors India D. Mahindra and Mahindra
Answer: B. Tata Motors
Obituaries
● Former Gujarat Governor and Rajya Sabha MP Om Prakash Kohli has passed away. He was 87 years old.
○ He was a former president of BJP’s Delhi unit
● Manga master Leiji Matsumoto, whose epic sci-fi stories were highly influential in Japan's comic-book and
anime worlds, has died aged 85
○ Matsumoto's cult works such as "Space Battleship Yamato", "Captain Harlock" and "Galaxy Express
999" were adapted into animated TV series and films
● Telugu actor and politician Nandamuri Taraka Ratna has passed away at the age of 40
○ Taraka Ratna was the grandson of legendary film actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister late
NT Rama Rao and son of Nandamuri Mohan Krishna.
● Famous Yakshagana singer and screenwriter Balipa Narayan Bhagwat passed away at the age of 85.
○ He had mastered a unique style of singing, due to which fans have given it the name of ‘Balipa Style’
○ He composed the five-day 'Devi Mahatme' episode, which was an important milestone in the history of
Yakshagana literature.

23rd February by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and PayNow have been integrated. PayNow is a
payment system of which of the following countries?
A. Singapore B. UAE
C. United Kingdom (UK) D. Russia
Answer: A. Singapore
Q2) Recently, the joint venture between Vedanta and Foxconn have announced to setup India’s first semiconductor
manufacturing facility in which of the following regions?
A. GIFT City, Gujarat B. Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
C. Dholera Special Investment Region, Gujarat D. Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer: C. Dholera Special Investment Region, Gujarat
Q3) Malabar multilateral naval exercise 2023 will be hosted by which of the following countries?
C. Japan D. USA
Answer: B. Australia
Q4) New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty), which has recently been suspended, is an agreement between which
A. India - Pakistan B. Israel - Palestine
C. North Korea - South Korea D. USA - Russia
Answer: D. USA - Russia
Q5) Which of the following countries will host the Permanent Mission Roundtable at the UN Headquarters (New York),
ahead of the 2023 SDG Summit?
A. South Africa B. Bangladesh
C. India D. Nepal
Answer: C. India
Q6) Recently, Learning - Teaching Material for Foundational Stage “Jadui Pitara” has been launched. It is developed by
which of the following organizations?
A. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) B. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
C. Pratham Foundation D. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Answer: A. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Indian
Telephone Industries Limited (ITI Ltd)?
A. Rakesh Chandra Tiwari B. Rajeev Srivastava
C. Rajesh Rai D. Dr Raja Nayak
Answer: C. Rajesh Rai

Q8) Which of the following countries will host the first vice-ministerial meeting of the I2U2?
A. USA B. India
C. Israel D. UAE
Answer: D. UAE
Q9) Recently, which of the following companies has won the title rights for the Women's Premier League 2023?
A. Adani Group B. TATA Group
C. Vivo D. DLF Group
Answer: B. TATA Group
Q10) Which of the following has won the “Film of the Year” award in the 2023 Dadasaheb Phalke International Film
Festival, Mumbai?
A. RRR B. The Kashmir Files
C. Kantara D. Gangubhai Khatiawadi
Answer: A. RRR
● 2023 Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival, Mumbai
Q11) Recently, T-Hub (Technology-Hub) has announced a strategic partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(HAL). T-Hub is an initiative of which of the following states?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Kerala
C. Telangana D. Karnataka
More Information
● Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced that CB Ananthakrishnan, Director (Finance) tenure as
chairman and managing director has been extended for a period of six months.
● He took additional charge of the post of Chairman & Managing Director of the company following the
superannuation of R Madhavan as CMD HAL on July 31, 2022
Q12) Recently, Ministry of Rural Development has signed a MoU with which of the following companies to market the
products made by the Self-Help Groups under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission?
A. Meesho B. Amazon
C. Flipkart D. Myntra
Answer: A. Meesho

Q13) Recently, which of the following countries has unveiled the indoor super city project “The Mukaab”?
A. UAE B. Qatar
Answer: C. Saudi Arabia
Q14) The World Scout Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 20th February B. 22nd February
st
C. 21 February D. 23rd February
Answer: B. 22nd February
Q15) Recently, the Indian Railways, and which of the following organizations have launched the joint parcel service –
“Rail Post Gati Shakti Express Cargo Service”?
A. Blue Dart Express B. Delhivery
C. FedEx D. India Post
Answer: D. India Post
Q16) “2011 AG5”, recently seen in news, is a type of which of the following?
A. Exo Planet B. Star
C. Asteroid D. Dwarf Planet
Answer: C. Asteroid
Q17) Recently, David Malpass has announced his resignation as the president of which of the following organizations?
A. World Bank Group B. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C. World Trade Organization (WTO) D. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Answer: A. World Bank Group
Q18) Recently, the 59th Munich Security Conference 2023 was held in which of the following countries?
A. France B. Germany
C. Spain D. Netherlands
Answer: B. Germany
Obituaries
● Kamala Kasturi, wife of Gopalan Kasturi has passed away, at the age of 89
○ Gopalan Kasturi was an Indian journalist who was the Editor of The Hindu from 1965 to 1991.
○ Mrs. Kasturi was a staunch environmentalist who founded the Environment Society of Chennai to
protect the environment.
● Former Meghalaya Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh has passed away. He was 66
● Amancio Amaro, who helped Real Madrid win the European Cup and nine Spanish league titles in the 1960s
and 70s,has passed away. He was 83.

Q1) India celebrates Soil Health Card Day on which of the following days every year?
st
C. 21 February D. 22nd February
Q2) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the signing of the Air Services Agreement between India
and which of the following countries?
A. South Africa B. Namibia
C. Guyana D. Argentina
Answer: C. Guyana
Q3) Recently, world’s highest weather station has been rebuilt on which of the following mountain peaks?
A. Kangchenjunga B. Mount Everest
C. Makalu D. Lhotse
Answer: B. Mount Everest
Q4) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a MoU with Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA),
DRDO, for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme?
A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) B. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
C. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) D. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Answer: C. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Q5) Recently, the residents of Pithoragarh district’s Dharchula town, Uttarakhand have protested against the proposed
Bokang-Baling Hydroelectric Project. It will be built on which of the following rivers?
A. Yamuna River B. Mandakini River
C. Pindar River D. Dhauliganga River
Answer: D. Dhauliganga River
Q6) Recently, which of the following has become the first US city to ban caste discrimination?
A. New York B. Washington DC
C. Seattle D. Chicago
Answer: C. Seattle
Q7) Recently, Indian Railways has completed the 100% electrification of its entire broad-gauge network in which of the
following states?
C. Karnataka D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A. Uttar Pradesh

Q8) Recently, IFC-IOR (Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region), India has signed a MoU with Regional
Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC) for Information sharing on Maritime Security. RCOC Is based in which of the
A. Seychelles B. Mauritius
C. Madagascar D. Sri Lanka
Answer: A. Seychelles
Q9) Recently, the seventh edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue 2023 was held in Pune. It was organized by which of
the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Ministry of External Affairs D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer: C. Ministry of External Affairs
● Theme: Asia and the Emerging World Order
Q10) Recently, scientists have discovered “Horaglanis populi” in Kerala. It belongs to which
of the following species?
A. Butterfly B. Catfish
C. Frog D. Wasp
Answer: B. Catfish
Q11) Who amongst the following will be honoured with the “Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement Award” during
the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023 award ceremony?
A. John Brittas B. Sudhir Gupta
C. T K Rangarajan D. Sukanta Majumdar
Answer: C. T K Rangarajan

Q12) The Indian Railways will launch the Guru Kripa Yatra from which of the following cities under the Bharat Gaurav
Trains?
A. Amritsar B. Lucknow
C. Patna D. Delhi
Answer: B. Lucknow
Q13) Recently, which of the following has become the first High Court to publish judgments in regional language?
A. Delhi High Court B. Kerala High Court
C. Madras High Court D. Bombay High Court
Answer: B. Kerala High Court
Q14) Recently, the South Asia Distribution Utility Network (SADUN) has been launched. SADUN is a joint initiative of
the USAID, PFC and which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology D. Ministry of Power
Answer: D. Ministry of Power
Q15) According to the recent information, World Health Organisation (WHO) will set up an mRNA (messenger
ribonucleic acid) vaccine hub in which of the following states in India?
A. Telangana B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra D. Karnataka
Answer: A. Telangana
Q16) Recently, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai has signed a MoU with which of the following institutions for
cooperation in cancer care?
A. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru B. University of Auckland, New Zealand
C. Oxford University, UK D. Harvard University, USA
Answer: B. University of Auckland, New Zealand
Q17) “HD-3385”, recently seen in news, is a new variety of which of the following crops?
A. Rice B. Sugarcane
C. Jowar D. Wheat
Answer: D. Wheat
Q18) Recently, which of the following institutions has partnered with General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) to
develop a urine-based tuberculosis diagnosis?
A. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research B. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
C. IIT, Madras D. Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru
Answer: C. IIT, Madras

Q1) Recently, which of the following organizations has proposed to provide USD 20-25 billion
resources over five years to India?
A. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) B. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
C. World Bank D. European Investment Bank
Answer: B. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Q2) Recently, US President Joe Biden has nominated who amongst the following as the president of the World Bank?
A. Gita Gopinath B. Raghuram Rajan
C. Arvind Krishna D. Ajay Banga
Answer: D. Ajay Banga
Q3) Recently, which of the following companies has been ranked No.1 Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders
Globally in the Top 250 Global Energy Company Rankings®-2022?
A. Adani Power B. NHPC
C. NTPC Limited D. Power Grid Corporation of India
Answer: C. NTPC Limited
Q4) Recently, which of the following countries has surpassed India as the world's sixth-largest equity market?
A. Singapore B. UK
C. Germany D. Switzerland
Answer: B. UK
Q5) Recently, the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) “IGC-5 of Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)”
was held in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Berlin
C. London D. New York
Answer: D. New York
Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Drug Controller General of India (DCGI)?
A. DR V G Somani B. Dr Jai Prakash
C. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi D. Dr M Srinivas
Answer: C. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi
Q7) Central Excise Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year in India?
C. 26th February D. 23rd February
Q8) Recently, Agricultural and Process Food Export Development Authority (APEDA) participated in the 28th edition of
Gulfood 2023. It was held in which of the following countries?
A. UAE B. Saudi Arabia
C. Oman D. Qatar

Answer: A. UAE
Q9) Recently, Kanak Rele has passed away. She was primarily associated with which of the following dance forms?
A. Odissi B. Bharatnatyam
C. Kuchipudi D. Mohiniyattam
Answer: D. Mohiniyattam
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has been named as the EY Entrepreneur of the year 2022?
A. Deepak Bagla B. Sajjan Jindal
C. KP Singh D. V Vaidyanathan
Answer: B. Sajjan Jindal
Q11) Recently, Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has been selected as external auditor of the International
Labour Organization (ILO), Geneva. Who amongst the following is the incumbent Comptroller and Auditor General of
India (CAG)?
A. Girish Chandra Murmu B. Vivek Singh
C. T V Somanathan D. Sanjay Malhotra
Answer: A. Girish Chandra Murmu
Q12) Recently, which of the following countries has approved $442 million wind power project by Adani Green Energy?
A. Maldives B. Sri Lanka
C. Mauritius D. Bangladesh
Answer: B. Sri Lanka
Q13) What is the minimum age for admission in class 1, which has been recently fixed by the Union Ministry of
Education?
A. 4 years B. 5 years
C. 6 years D. 7 years
Answer: C. 6 years
Q14) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the term of the 22nd Law Commission of India. Who
amongst the following is the chairperson of the Commission?
A. Justice (retired) Rituraj Awasthi B. Justice K T Sankaran
C. Professor Anand Paliwal D. Professor D P Verma
Answer: A. Justice (retired) Rituraj Awasthi
Q15) Recently, which of the following ministries has released the revised guidelines on MPLADS 2023 (Members of
Parliament Local Area Development Scheme)?
A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Answer: D. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

Q16) Recently, the Government of India has approved a Rs 463 crores project called “Innovative Extension Approaches
for Revitalising Agriculture” in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Ladakh B. Uttarakhand
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Sikkim
Answer: C. Jammu and Kashmir
Q17) Recently, which of the following countries has launched the Zhongxing-26 satellite?
A. Japan B. South Korea
C. Singapore D. China
Answer: D. China
Q18) Recently, India has announced to join the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate. It was jointly launched by
A. UAE and USA B. France and UK
C. Japan and Australia D. Brazil and Argentina
Answer: A. UAE and USA

Q1) Recently, which of the following states has launched a robotic scavenger, Bandicoot, becoming
the first state to use robotic technology to clean all its commissioned manholes?
A. Kerala B. Tamil Nadu
C. Rajasthan D. Gujarat
Answer: A. Kerala
Q2) Recently, which of the following stock exchanges has received the final approval from the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (SEBI) to set up a Social Stock Exchange (SSE)?
A. India International Exchange B. BSE Limited
C. Madras Stock Exchange D. National Stock Exchange (NSE)
Answer: D. National Stock Exchange (NSE)
Q3) Recently, which of the following countries has signed an agreement with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to
increase the use of solar energy?
A. Pakistan B. Bangladesh
C. Sri Lanka D. Nepal
Answer: B. Bangladesh
Q4) Recently, which of the following organizations has unveiled a 9-point Crypto Action plan?
A. World Bank B. World Economic Forum (WEF)
C. Bank for International Settlements (BIS) D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Answer: D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Q5) Recently, Amazon has announced to join the ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) platform. ONDC has
been set by which of the following?
A. Ministry of Finance B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) D. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Answer: C. Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Q6) Recently, which of the following cities have been renamed as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar?
A. Osmanabad B. Aurangabad
C. Kolhapur D. Nagpur
Answer: B. Aurangabad
Q7) Recently, plans to revive Adi Ganga have been announced. It was the original channel of River Ganga passing
through which of the following cities?
A. Kolkata B. Varanasi
C. Allahabad D. Rishikesh
Answer: A. Kolkata

Q8) Recently, the 31st edition of the New Delhi International Book Fair 2023 has started. Which of the following is the
guest country in the event?
A. Germany B. United Kingdom (UK)
C. France D. Spain
Answer: C. France
Q9) Recently, it was informed that Churchgate railway station in Mumbai will be renamed after who amongst the
following?
A. Sukumar Sen B. Sir CD Deshmukh
C. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar D. C. Rangarajan
Answer: B. Sir CD Deshmukh
Q10) Recently, which of the following countries has launched an uncrewed Soyuz spacecraft
on a rescue to the International Space Station (ISS)?
A. USA B. China
C. Russia D. France
Answer: C. Russia
Q11) Recently, which of the following has announced to adopt a “neutral citation system” for its judgments?
A. Ministry of Law B. Supreme Court of India
C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment D. Allahabad High Court
Answer: B. Supreme Court of India
Q12) Recently, which of the following has become the first Indian submarine to dock in Indonesia?
A. INS Khanderi B. INS Kalvari
C. INS Sindhuvijay D. INS Sindhukesari

Answer: D. INS Sindhukesari
Q13) Recently, which of the following Indian organizations has signed a MoU with Lulu Hypermarket to promote millets
in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCCs)?
A. Export Promotion Council B. Rajesh Exports
C. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) D. ASSOCHAM
Answer: C. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
Q14) Recently, which of the following companies has announced the launch of its new chatbot called LLaMA?
A. Meta B. Apple
C. Samsung D. Sony
Answer: A. Meta
More Information
● Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger have launched “Artifact”, a new artificial intelligence
(AI)-powered personalized news feed application.
Q15) Recently, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has suspended the membership of which of the following countries?
A. Pakistan B. Russia
C. South Africa D. Afghanistan
Answer: B. Russia
Q16) Sinthan Top, recently seen in news, is High Mountain Pass in which of the following state/union territories?
A. Ladakh B. Sikkim
C. Uttarakhand D. Jammu and Kashmir
Q17) Recently, a vector named “Anopheles Stephensi” has been detected in Kenya. It is related
to which of the following diseases?
A. Malaria B. Typhoid
C. Dengue D. Lymphatic filariasis
Answer: A. Malaria
Q18) Recently, which of the following Indian films has won the ‘Best International Film’ award at the Hollywood Critics
Association Film Awards 2023?
A. Kantara B. Pushpa: The Rise
C. RRR D. K.G.F: Chapter 2
Answer: C. RRR

Q1) What is the rank of India in the recently released International IP Index 2023 by the U.S.
Chambers of Commerce?
A. 12th B. 22nd
C. 32nd D. 42nd
Answer: D. 42nd
Q2) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced additional grant of USD 2.5 billion to Ukraine under
the PEACE Project?
A. International Monetary Fund (IMF) B. World Bank
C. World Trade Organization (WTO) D. European Investment Bank
Answer: B. World Bank
Q3) Recently, Infosys has announced its collaboration with which of the following companies to accelerate enterprise
cloud transformation journey?
A. Amazon Web Services B. Google
C. Meta D. Microsoft
Answer: D. Microsoft
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Director General Quality Assurance?
A. Lieutenant General B. S. Raju B. Lieutenant General Saranjit Singh
C. Lieutenant General RS Reen D. Lieutenant General Sudharshan Shrikant Hasabnis
Answer: C. Lieutenant General RS Reen
Q5) Recently, the 20th edition of BioAsia 2023 was inaugurated in which of the following states?
A. Telangana B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Karnataka D. Gujarat
Answer: A. Telangana
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Q6) Recently, Indian Air Force’s (IAF) LCA Tejas participated in the Exercise Desert Flag VIII. It is being held in which
A. UAE B. Australia

Answer: A. UAE
Q7) Recently, “Kol Janjati Mahakumbh” was organized on the occasion of Shabri Mata Janm Jayanti in which of the
following states?
A. Odisha B. Jharkhand
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Chhattisgarh
Q8) Recently, President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated the 14th edition of the Sanskriti Mahotsav 2023 in which of the
following cities?
A. Kolkata B. Patna
C. Lucknow D. Bikaner
Answer: D. Bikaner
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has set a new pole vault world record, clearing 6.22 metres?
A. Sam Kendricks B. Armand Duplantis
C. Ernest John Obiena D. Piotr Lisek
Answer: B. Armand Duplantis
Q10) Recently, which of the following teams have won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023?
A. South Africa B. England
C. Australia D. West Indies
Answer: C. Australia
Q11) According to the recently held Great Backyard Bird Count 2023 in India, which of
the following states has reported highest number of species?
A. West Bengal B. Uttarakhand
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Assam
Answer: A. West Bengal

Q12) Recently, India’s first ever India Municipal Bond Index has launched by which of the following?
A. NSE Indices Limited B. BSE Limited
C. Madras Stock Exchange D. India International Exchange
Answer: A. NSE Indices Limited
Q13) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the 2023 Marconi Prize?
A. Raj Reddy B. Neeraj Kayal
C. Hari Balakrishnan D. Avinash Kak
Answer: C. Hari Balakrishnan
Q14) Recently which of the following states has signed an agreement with UN Women to empower women in tourism?
A. Karnataka B. Kerala
C. Assam D. Meghalaya
Answer: B. Kerala
Q15) Recently, First Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, Yard 75 (LSAM 7) of
the Indian Navy was launched at which of the following places?
A. Mumbai B. Kochi
C. Porbandar D. Visakhapatnam
Answer: D. Visakhapatnam
Q16) The World NGO day is observed on which of the following days every year?
C. 28th February D. 1st March
Q17) Torkham border crossing, recently seen in news, is between which of the following countries?
A. India-Pakistan B. Afghanistan-Pakistan
C. Armenia-Azerbaijan D. Uzbekistan-Afghanistan
Answer: B. Afghanistan-Pakistan
Q18) Recently, which of the following countries has ratified the Regional
Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)?
A. India B. Myanmar
C. USA D. Philippines
Answer: D. Philippines
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● Former President Pratibha Patil's husband Devisingh Shekhawat has passed
away. He was 89.
○ He was a renowned agriculturalist and a member of Congress
party.
● TCA Ramanujam, a retired chief commissioner of income taxes, lawyer,

expert in Sanskrit, and BusinessLine columnist, has passed away. He was 88

Q1) Recently, 14 pilot whales were stranded near the shore of Kalpitiya town. It is in which of the
A. Sri Lanka B. Bangladesh
C. Australia D. New Zealand
Answer: A. Sri Lanka
Q2) Recently, NASA informed that it will launch Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite (ULTRASAT) in 2026.
ULTRASAT is first telescope mission of which of the following countries?
A. India B. UAE
C. Japan D. Israel
Answer: D. Israel
Q3) Recently, which of the following has become the first state in India to start the commercial cultivation of licorice
(Mulethi)?
C. Sikkim D. Assam
Answer: B. Himachal Pradesh
Q4) The second edition of the India-Africa Joint Military Exercise AFINDEX 2023 will be held at the Aundh Military
Station in which of the following cities?
A. Jaisalmer B. Bhopal
C. Lucknow D. Pune
Answer: D. Pune
Q5) Recently, it was informed that a flu gas desulphurization (FGD) plant is being built in the Singareni Thermal Power
Plant (STPP). It is in which of the following states?
C. Telangana D. Tamil Nadu
Q6) Recently, it was informed that the Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in the “Exercise Cobra Warrior” 2023. It
will be held in which of the following countries?
A. France B. Singapore
C. Germany D. United Kingdom (UK)
Answer: D. United Kingdom (UK)
Q7) Recently, the Ajanta Ellora International Festival 2023 was held in which of the following cities?
A. Aurangabad B. Nashik
C. Pune D. Nagpur
Answer: A. Aurangabad

Q8) Who amongst the following is the Defence Secretary of India, who has been recently given an extension in service
till October 2024?
A. Aramane Giridhar B. Sanjay Mitra
C. Ajay Kumar D. R.K. Mathur
Answer: A. Aramane Giridhar
Q9) Recently, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN) completed 4 years of its implementation.
Under PM Kisan scheme, financial benefit of how much amount is provided per year to each farmer?
A. Rs. 4000 B. Rs. 6000
C. Rs. 8000 D. Rs. 10,000
Answer: B. Rs. 6000
Q10) Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) will be organizing the 75th “Khanij Diwas” to mark the Foundation Day on 1st
March, 2023. Its headquarters is in which of the following cities?
A. Pune B. Bhubaneshwar
C. Nagpur D. Ranchi
Answer: C. Nagpur
Q11) Recently, the Crew-6 mission was launched to the International Space Station. Crew-6 mission is a joint operation
of NASA and which of the following space agencies?
A. Boeing B. SpaceX
C. Virgin Galactic D. Blue Origin
Answer: B. SpaceX
Q12) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to build the world’s largest electric vehicle hub in Tamil
Nadu?
A. Tata Motors B. Hero Electric
C. Okinawa D. Ola Electric
Answer: D. Ola Electric
Q13) Recently, the 19th annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), India Zone-3 conference, was
inaugurated in which of the following states?
A. Sikkim B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Assam D. Tripura
Answer: A. Sikkim
Q14) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Shivmogga airport in which of the following states?
A. Maharashtra B. Karnataka
C. Kerala D. Telangana
Q15) Recently, which of the following states has announced to build the India's first
Marina, a boat basin offering dockage, at Byndoor?
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Goa
C. Kerala D. Karnataka

Q16) Recently, the Youth 20 India Summit for Environment Conservation was held in which of the following
institutions?
A. Sri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi B. Banaras Hindu University
C. Maharaja Sayajirao University Vadodara D. Anna University, Chennai
Answer: C. Maharaja Sayajirao University Vadodara
● Theme: Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Making sustainability a Way of Life
Q17) Recently, Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck has become the first digital citizen of which of the following countries?
A. Bhutan B. Myanmar
C. South Korea D. Japan
Answer: A. Bhutan
Q18) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to set up green hydrogen plants at all its refineries?
A. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) B. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
C. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) D. Reliance Industries Limited
Answer: C. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)

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