Mahamarathon - January To June 2023

MAHAMARATHON – JANUARY TO JUNE 2023
JANUARY 2023
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Q.1) Where will the British Indian Army Memorial be established?
[a] Scotland
[b] Denmark
[c] Ireland
[d] Wales
[e] France
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Q.2) How many vande bharat express trains are operational as of January 2, 2023?
[a] Seven
[b] Ten
[c] Eight
[d] Nine
[e] Five
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Q.3) What is the target of the “Amrit Bharat Station” scheme?
[a] 500 stations
[b] 200 stations
[c] 600 stations
[d] 1275 stations
[e] 100 stations
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Q.4) Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur has released the Official Government of India Calendar
for the year 2023. Mission LiFE is the theme of which month?
[a] July
[b] August
[c] November
[d] October
[e] September

Q.5) India will assume the chairmanship of the plenary of the Wassenaar Arrangement for 1 year
during the 26th annual plenary of the Wassenaar Arrangement to be held in Vienna, Austria. The
42-member Wassenaar Arrangement is a voluntary export control regime that monitors transfers
of conventional weapons and dual-use goods. When did India join the group?
[a] 2018
[b] 2017
[c] 2015
[d] 2013
[e] 2012
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Q.6) Which state has given the industry status to the tourism sector in the state?
[a] Goa
[b] Assam
[c] Karnataka
[d] Odisha
[e] Sikkim

Q.7) Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the delimitation of the Lok Sabha
seats after completion of Census?
[a] Article 82
[b] Article 110
[c] Article 98
[d] Article 56
[e] Article 75

Q.8) Nandini is the brand of which state’s milk cooperative?
[a] Andhra Pradesh
[b] Karnataka
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Tamil Nadu
[e] Kerala

Q.9) Indian Army has received a 3D Printed House Dwelling Unit, which is a disaster-resilient
structure that complies with Zone-3 earthquake specifications and green building norms. Where
is the unit established?
[a] Danapur
[b] Ahmedabad
[c] Jabalpur
[d] Lucknow
[e] Deolali

Q.10) Which countries are separated by Strait of Hormuz?
[a] Iran and UAE
[b] Saudi Arabia and Iran
[c] Iran and Oman
[d] Both A and B
[e] Both A and C
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Q.11) Which IIT hosts the ‘DRDO Industry Academia- Ramanujan Centre of Excellence’ (DIA-
RCoE)?
[a] IIT-Delhi
[b] IIT-Ropar
[c] IIT-Madras
[d] IIT-Kharagpur
[e] IIT-Bhopal

Q.12) Under which scheme is the Prajjwala Challenge launched by the Union Government?
[a] DAY-NRLM
[b] Svamitva
[c] Sreshtha
[d] Rashtriya Gram SWARAJ Abhiyaan
[e] e-Gram SWARAJ

Q.13) Which bank has collaborated with India Accelerator to launch the i3 Launchpad, a
program created to nurture and co-innovate with the startup ecosystem in India?
[a] HDFC Bank
[b] ICICI Bank
[c] State Bank of India
[d] Bank of India
[e] Bank of Baroda

Q.14) Recently, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Central
Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), the two institutions under the Ministry of
AYUSH, have launched ‘SMART’ initiative to boost scientific research in priority healthcare
research areas through Ayurveda colleges and hospitals. What does ‘S’ stand for in SMART?
[a] Smart
[b] Strength
[c] Self
[d] Sustainable
[e] Scope

Q.15) Which university will host the 108th Indian Science Congress?
[a] Savitribai Phule University
[b] R.T.M. Nagpur University
[c] Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University
[d] Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University
[e] Shivaji University

Q.16) National Campaign on ‘RISE- Rising India Through Spiritual Empowerment’ was organized
by Brahma Kumaris at Mount Abu, Rajasthan. The foundation stone of the Brahma Kumaris
Silence Retreat Centre was laid recently. Where will the centre be developed?
[a] Warangal
[b] Hyderabad
[c] Secunderabad
[d] Indore
[e] Guwahati

Q.17) Where is the Siyom bridge located?
[a] Arunachal Pradesh
[b] Madhya Pradesh
[c] Kerala
[d] Maharashtra
[e] Karnataka

Q.18) Croatia has joined the Schengen area – a term used for countries in Europe which have
abolished visas across their borders; allowing their residents to move freely. How many of the
European Union countries are a part of this grouping at present?
[a] 18
[b] 27
[c] 25
[d] 15
[e] 21

Q.19) Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Bandhan Bank’s ‘Jahaan Bandhan,
Wahaan Trust’ marketing campaign?
[a] Virat Kohli
[b] Sourav Ganguly
[c] Rahul Dravid
[d] Shikhar Dhawan
[e] Virendra Sehwag

Q.20) Who has been appointed as the State Icon of Bihar by the Election Commission of India?
[a] S.S. Nakul
[b] Maithili Thakur
[c] B.N. Bhaskar
[d] Vivek Singh
[e] Sernya Bhutia

Q.21) Which company has launched its 2nd satellite named Pushpa Alpha on a Falcon 9 rocket
to monitor weather?
[a] Dhruva Space
[b] Digantara
[c] SatSure
[d] Pixxel
[e] Agnikul Cosmos

Q.22) India has taken over the chairmanship of the Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU) from
January 2023. The announcement was made in the 13th APPU Congress in Bangkok in
September. Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU) is an intergovernmental organisation of 32-
member countries of the Asian-Pacific region. Who is the current Secretary General of APPU?
[a] Vinay Kaushal
[b] Vinaya Prakash Singh
[c] Kedar Burande
[d] Sukant Vatsa
[e] Gaurav Keshri

Q.23) At which airport is the Intelligent Tray Retrieval System established?
[a] Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
[b] Mopa International airport
[c] Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
[d] Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
[e] Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport

Q.24) Where is the world's first palm leaf manuscript museum established?
[a] India
[b] Cambodia
[c] Vietnam
[d] Indonesia
[e] Malaysia

Q.25) What is the budget of the National Green Hydrogen mission?
[a] Rs 20,070 crore
[b] Rs 19,744 crore
[c] Rs 35,670 crore
[d] Rs 55,980 crore
[e] Rs 67,900 crore

Q.26) How much amount has been approved by Union Cabinet under the Central Sector Scheme
“Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development” (BIND) for 2023?
[a] Rs 2,500 crore
[b] Rs 8,100 crore
[c] Rs 5,900 crore
[d] Rs 3,500 crore
[e] Rs 4,700 crore

Q.27) Which state organized the Octave 2023 – North-Eastern Cultural Festival?
[a] Tamil Nadu
[b] Andhra Pradesh
[c] Kerala
[d] Maharashtra
[e] Madhya Pradesh

Q.28) What is the capital of Croatia?
[a] Seville
[b] Zagreb
[c] Nicosia
[d] Bruges
[e] Tallinn

Q.29) How much stake has SBI Mutual Fund acquired in Equitas Small Finance Bank?
[a] 8.76%
[b] 9.99%
[c] 10.5%
[d] 14.2%
[e] 7.65%

Q.30) Which bank has launched first of its kind ‘Digital Solutions for Exporters’ to provide
finances and other facilities to exporters without any delay, to improve their operational
efficiency?
[a] Bandhan Bank
[b] Bank of India
[c] ICICI Bank
[d] Bank of Baroda
[e] Central Bank of India

Q.31) In January 2023, Varanasi Cantt railway station has been awarded a 5- star ‘Eat Right
Station’ certification by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for providing
quality and nutritious food to passengers. In light of this statement, how many eat right railway
stations are located in India at present?
[a] Seven
[b] Eight
[c] Five
[d] Nine
[e] Ten

Q.32) Where is India’s first In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) mobile unit for animals inaugurated?
[a] Bhopal
[b] Ranchi
[c] Meerut
[d] Amreli
[e] Mangalore

Q.33) Which institute houses the National Genome Editing & Training Centre?
[a] Centre for Cellular Molecular Biology
[b] Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology
[c] Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
[d] National Institute of Biotic Stresses Management
[e] National Agri-food Biotechnology Institute

Q.34) How much outlay has been sanctioned for the Schemes of Ministry of Development of
North Eastern Region for 2022-23 to 2025-26?
[a] ₹20200 crore
[b] ₹12800 crore
[c] ₹34500 crore
[d] ₹89200 crore
[e] ₹67800 crore

Q.35) How many districts are covered in the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela-
January 2023?
[a] 242 districts
[b] 145 districts
[c] 234 districts
[d] 189 districts
[e] 101 districts

Q.36) Which state has launched the CM’s Sukhashray Sahayata Kosh for providing higher
education to the children of needy people?
[a] Maharashtra
[b] Uttarakhand
[c] Assam
[d] Himachal Pradesh
[e] Arunachal Pradesh

Q.37) Which bank has partnered with OPEN, in January 2023, to provide a fully native digital
current account journey for its customers including SMEs (small and medium enterprises),
freelancers, homepreneurs, influencers and more?
[a] Axis Bank
[b] ICICI Bank
[c] Bank of India
[d] Bank of Baroda
[e] State Bank of India

Q.38) When is the World Day of War Orphans observed?
[a] January 6
[b] January 15
[c] January 17
[d] January 20
[e] January 19

Q.39) How much is the estimated real GDP for 2022-23, as per NSO’s First Advance Estimates
(FAE) of National Income at both Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices, for the financial year
2022-23?
[a] ₹273.08 lakh crore
[b] ₹600.67 lakh crore
[c] ₹500.67 lakh crore
[d] ₹157.60 lakh crore
[e] ₹101.90 lakh crore

• National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, has
released the First Advance Estimates (FAE) of National Income at both Constant (2011-12)
and Current Prices, for the financial year 2022-23.
GDP Year Amount Growth Rate
Real GDP or 2022-23 ₹157.60 lakh 7%

GDP at crore
Constant (2011- 2021-22 (provisional ₹147.36 lakh 8.7%
estimates) crore
12) Prices
Nominal GDP 2022-23 ₹273.08 lakh 15.4%

crore
2021-22 (provisional ₹236.65 lakh 19.5%
estimates) crore
Q.40) Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Paytm Payments Bank?
[a] Astik Sinha
[b] Surinder Chawla
[c] Kedar Burande
[d] Ramesh Kumar
[e] Chandra Sekhar

Q.41) India’s first coal-gasification based Talcher Fertilizer Plant will be ready for commissioning
by October 2024 at Angul, Odisha. This would be the 5th urea producing indigenous plant of
India. In July 2022, the government has set a target for eliminating urea imports by ____?
[a] 2023
[b] 2025
[c] 2026
[d] 2027
[e] 2030

Q.42) The National Health Authority (NHA) is introducing a new system under its flagship
scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to measure and grade
hospital performance. The new initiative will introduce the concept of ‘value-based care’, where
payment will be outcome-based and providers will be rewarded according to the quality of the
treatment delivered. On how many parameters will the hospitals be judged under the new
system? [a] Five
[b] Seven
[c] Ten
[d] Fourteen
[e] Sixteen

Q.43) Where has Renew Power installed India’s First 3X Platform Wind Turbine Generators?
[a] Gujarat
[b] Karnataka
[c] Madhya Pradesh
[d] Odisha
[e] Rajasthan

Q.44) How much amount has been allocated for the New India Literacy Programme (NILP) for
five years (from 2022-23 to 2026-27)?
[a] Rs 1,000 crores
[b] Rs 13,000 crores
[c] Rs 12,500 crores
[d] Rs 7,800 crores
[e] Rs 4,300 crores

Q.45) Which city hosted the First Education Group of G-20 countries?
[a] Puri
[b] Chennai
[c] Guwahati
[d] Chandigarh
[e] Bhuvneshwar

Q.46) Which has become the first state in India to fully digitalise its banking services?
[a] Kerala
[b] Madhya Pradesh
[c] Tamil Nadu
[d] Telangana
[e] Odisha

Q.47) Where is the Bhitarkanika National Park located?
[a] Odisha
[b] Maharashtra
[c] Karnataka
[d] Tamil Nadu
[e] Kerala

Q.48) Indian Navy has recently collaborated with Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd for the
development of armed autonomous boat swarms as part of its “SPRINT” initiative. SPRINT
initiative was launched in 2022 to promote the development and usage of indigenous defense
technologies. What does ‘S’ stand for in the full form of SPRINT?
[a] Scaffolding
[b] Smart
[c] Sharp
[d] Sustainable
[e] Supporting

Q.49) Where is India planning to deploy a platoon of female peacekeepers?
[a] Border between Sudan and South Sudan
[b] Border between Angola and Zamibia
[c] Border between Democratic Republic of the Congo and The Congo
[d] Border between Israel and Palestine
[e] Border between Iraq and Kuwait

Q.50) With which bank has IISc partnered to establish the “Centre for Mathematics and
Computing”?
[a] ICICI Bank
[b] Axis Bank
[c] CitiBank
[d] HSBC Bank
[e] IndusInd Bank

Q.51) Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved
a historic decision to set up and promote a national level multi-state seed cooperative society
under Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act. When did this act come into force?
[a] 2019
[b] 2002
[c] 2001
[d] 2011
[e] 2014

Q.52) Union Cabinet has approved incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and
low-value BHIM-UPI transactions (P2M) in FY2022-23. Under the scheme, acquiring banks will
be provided financial incentive, for promoting Point-of-Sale (PoS) and e-commerce transactions
using RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions (P2M) for the current financial
year FY23. How much money would the government spend to ensure the widespread adoption
of BHIM UPI and Debit cards? [a] Rs 10,000 crores
[b] Rs 2,600 crores
[c] Rs 4,500 crores
[d] Rs 17,800 crores
[e] Rs 5,500 crores

Q.53) Where has the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda
Sonowal inaugurated the School of Logistics, Waterways and Communication in the North-East?
[a] Tripura
[b] Manipur
[c] Nagaland
[d] Assam

Q.54) Who has joined NASA as the chief technologist?
[a] Ritika Singh Verma
[b] Ramesh Kumar
[c] Chandra Sekhar
[d] Neerja Sekhar
[e] AC Charania

Q.55) Which of the following companies received the payment aggregator’s license from RBI in
January 2023?
[a] Hitachi Payment Services
[b] EnKash
[c] Cashfree
[d] Both A and B
[e] Both B and C

Q.56) Which project aims to create shipping canal project in India that would connect the Gulf
of Mannar and the Palk Strait?
[a] Mangalsamudram Project
[b] Samudramanthanam Project
[c] Samudrasamikshikam Project
[d] Sethusamudram Project
[e] SamudraKsheeram Project

Q.57) Established in June 2020, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN–
SPACe) is a single-window autonomous agency under the Department of Space of the
Government of India. It aims to give a level-playing field to the private space sector companies.
Currently, it is chaired by Pawan K. Goenka. Recently, it has signed an MOU with an agency for
technical collaboration for development of various Geographic Information System applications.
What is the name of the agency? [a] Nascent Info Technologies
[b] Google Appscale Academy
[c] Startup Hub
[d] Skyroot Aerospace
[e] Garud Aerospace

Q.58) Recently, RITES has signed an MoU with the IIT for mutual assistance and cooperation to
strengthen and develop a sustainable future by Transforming to Green. RITES is a Miniratna
(Category-I) and Schedule 'A' Central Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of Railways?
[a] IIT-Bombay
[b] IIT-Delhi
[c] IIT-Ropar
[d] IIT-Kanpur
[e] IIT-Guwahati

Q.59) Recently, Indian High Commission has signed an MOU to establish a Hindi Chair at the
Sabaragamuwa University. Where is the university located?
[a] Indonesia
[b] Malaysia
[c] Cambodia
[d] Laos PDR
[e] Sri Lanka

Q.60) Which has become the first country to launch Hockeyverse (a metaverse platform for
hockey tournaments)?
[a] Saudi Arabia
[b] Qatar
[c] India
[d] Bangladesh
[e] UAE

Q.61) As per a newspaper article published in January 2023, India has collaborated with ____ to
establish a New Working Group to build sustainable supply chains and boost bilateral trade?
[a] Japan
[b] United Kingdom
[c] USA
[d] Australia
[e] New Zealand

Q.62) Which state has collaborated with Indian Army for the 'Soul of Steel' challenge?
[a] Uttarakhand
[b] Tamil Nadu
[c] Telangana
[e] Jharkhand

Q.63) Which country has announced its plans to establish a Global South Centre of Excellence to
undertake research on development solutions for developing countries?
[a] Australia
[b] Kenya
[c] Gambia
[d] India
[e] Vietnam

Q.64) Which company has developed India's first 5G-enabled drone named Skyhawk, that is
capable of vertical take-off and landing?
[a] IG Drones
[b] Garuda Aerospace
[c] General Aeronautics
[d] Paras Aerospace
[e] Throttle Aerospace

Q.65) Where will India’s first Centre of Excellence in Online Gaming be established to help
startups from the North-East region to build next generation online gaming apps and softwares?
[a] Imphal
[b] Shillong
[c] Agartala
[d] Gangtok
[e] Dimapur

Q.66) Where was the two day-long ‘Think-20’ meeting of G20 grouping held?
[a] Bhopal
[b] Chennai
[c] Indore
[d] Vadodara
[e] Vishakhapatnam

Q.67) Which is the first district ever in India for on-ground implementation of ground-breaking
5G use cases proposed by startups?
[a] Kachchh
[b] Jaisalmer
[c] Bikaner
[d] Vidisha
[e] Ahmednagar

Q.68) ‘Saharsh’ is the special education programme of which state?
[a] Uttar Pradesh
[b] Meghalaya
[c] Tripura
[d] Madhya Pradesh
[e] Gujarat

Q.69) Which state has implemented the first-ever policy for blindness control in the country to
ensure the “Right to Sight”?
[a] Rajasthan
[b] Gujarat
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Jammu and Kashmir administration
[e] Delhi

Q.70) Where is the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship ‘Kamla Devi’ commissioned?
[a] Kolkata
[b] Mormugao
[c] Vishakhapatnam
[d] Mazagaon
[e] Mumbai

Q.71) With which country has India signed MOU for green hydrogen development in January
2023?
[a] UAE
[b] Singapore
[c] Saudi Arabia
[d] Netherlands
[e] Denmark

Q.72) Recently, India has announced to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) by 2027, three years
ahead of the global target through mission mode. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
made this announcement during the National Symposium on India’s roadmap to eliminate LF.
This roadmap outlines a ____ approach.
[a] 6-pronged
[b] 7-pronged
[c] 4-pronged
[d] 3-pronged
[e] 5-Pronged

Disease elimination targets of India
• Leprosy Eliminated - 2005
• Kala-azar - 2023
• TB – 2025
• Lymphatic Filariasis/ Elephantiasis – 2027 (Global 2030)
• Malaria – 2030
• AIDS epidemic – 2030

Q.73) Which company has signed a 3-billion-euro ($3.25 billion) contract to supply and service
freight trains in India – largest ever order?
[a] Siemens
[b] Climeworks
[c] Thyssenkrupp
[d] Ludus Global
[e] Bosch Global

Q.74) Government e Marketplace (GeM) launched “Womaniya on GeM” initiative to empower
women entrepreneurs and women self-help groups (WSHGs) to sell their products directly to
various government ministries, departments, and institutions. The initiative is represented by
artwork “Magan”, an illustration of women empowerment and grace, by _____?
[a] Maya Varadaraj
[b] Anukta M Ghosh
[c] Arpita Akhanda
[d] Ian Malhotra
[e] Divya Singh

Q.75) Which country has launched the world’s first agri-focused satellite?
[a] USA
[b] South Africa
[c] China
[d] India
[e] Japan

Q.76) Which bank of Russia has launched direct payments in rupees to boost bilateral trade and
investments in January 2023?
[a] SberBank
[b] Gazprombank
[c] VTB24
[d] Bank Otkritie Financial Corporation
[e] VTB

Q.77) Recently, the first-ever “District Good Governance Index” has been released by the Union Home Minister
Amit Shah in Jammu. Which of the following statement(s) is/are not true about the index?
(i) The index has been prepared by the Jammu & Kashmir Administration, in collaboration with the Department
of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) and Ladakh administration
(ii) This index is based on the 10 governance sectors, 80 indicators with 139 data points
(iii) This index has been topped by Jammu district, which is followed by Doda, Samba, Pulwama and Srinagar
[a] Only I
[b] Only II
[c] Only I and II
[d] Only III
[e] Only II and III

Q.78) Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Ltd. (ABHICL) has signed a bancassurance partnership with
Punjab & Sind Bank for distribution of health insurance products through the bank’s network of
branches across India. Aditya Birla Health Insurance is a joint venture between the Aditya Birla
Group and MMI Holdings since August 2015. Which country does the MMI Holdings belong to?
[a] South Africa
[b] Kenya
[c] Ethiopia
[d] Zambia
[e] Namibia

Q.79) Recently, RBI has proposed a framework for adoption of an expected loss-based approach
for provisioning by banks in India. As per the framework, the banks are required to classify their
financial assets (primarily loans, including irrevocable loan commitments, and investments
classified as held-to-maturity or available-for-sale) into one of the ____ categories, depending
upon the assessed credit losses on them, at the time of initial recognition as well as on each
subsequent reporting date and make necessary provisions. [a] Three
[b] Five
[c] Two
[d] Four
[e] Seven

Q.80) National Awards were given to 82 best agri-preneurs who were trained under the Central Sector Scheme –
Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business (AC&ABC) of Government of India for their significant contribution to farmers
through agri-clinic and agribusiness services. AC & ABC is a mega flagship scheme that aims to transform
unemployed youth into self-employed agripreneurs through a 45-day free residential training at different parts
of the country with a provision for availing loan and subsidy from banks. Which agency is spearheading this
initiative?
[a] NABARD
[b] SIDBI
[c] SBI Foundation
[d] EXIM Bank
[e] IDBI Bank

Q.81) Sports Authority of India and the Indian Railways have established their National Centre
for Excellence. Where is the Centre established?
[a] West Bengal
[b] Gujarat
[c] Rajasthan
[d] Kerala
[e] Karnataka

Q.82) What is the outlay of the Scheme for Financial Support for Project Development Expenses
of PPP Projects - India Infrastructure Project Development Fund Scheme (IIPDF) for 2022-23 to
2024-25?
[a] Rs 500 crore
[b] Rs 150 crore
[c] Rs 700 crore
[d] Rs 800 crore
[e] Rs 200 crore

Q.83) By which year will the entire country be covered with the network of Doppler Weather
Radars?
[a] 2030
[b] 2027
[c] 2026
[d] 2025
[e] 2022

Q.84) How many District Agro Meteorological Units will be established by 2025?
[a] 200
[b] 350
[c] 550
[d] 780
[e] 660

Q.85) Which UT has declared the whole Union Territory as a “Free Area” for purposes of the
Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009?
[a] J&K
[b] Ladakh
[c] Puducherry
[d] A&N Islands
[e] Lakshadweep

Q.86) With which company has SIDBI signed an MOU in January 2023 to extend loans to the
MSME sector?
[a] VFS Capital
[b] BSS Microfinance Limited
[c] Cashpor
[d] Arohan Financial Services
[e] Fusion Microfinance

Q.87) Which bank has signed an MOU with Warehousing Development and Regulatory
Authority (WDRA) to provide loans against electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (e-NWR)
issued by WDRA-registered warehouses?
[a] SBI
[b] UBI
[c] PNB
[d] HDFC Bank
[e] CSB

Q.88) RBI has released the Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Acquisition and Holding of
Shares or Voting Rights in Banking Companies) Directions, 2023. As per the directions, any person
who intends to make an acquisition which is likely to result in major shareholding in a banking
company, is required to seek previous approval of the Reserve Bank.
In this context, “major shareholding” means “aggregate holding” of ______ or more percent of the
paid-up share capital or voting rights in a banking company by a person.
[a] 9%
[b] 5%
[c] 15%
[d] 20%
[e] 25%

Q.89) Which payment bank has recently received final approval from the Reserve Bank of India
to operate as a Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU) under the Bharat Bill Payment
System (BBPS)?
[a] Airtel Payment Bank
[b] Jio Payment Bank
[c] NSDL Payment Bank
[d] Fino Payment Bank
[e] Paytm Payment Bank

Q.90) RBI has released the “State Finances: A Study of Budgets of 2022-23" report on the theme
of “Capital Formation in India- The Role of States”. As per the report, the gross fiscal deficit of
states is budgeted to narrow to ____% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022-23 from 4.1% in
2020-21.
[a] 3.4%
[b] 2.3%
[c] 2.9%
[d] 3.9%
[e] 1.7%

Q.91) Which country has assumed the presidency of the 13th assembly of the International
Renewable Energy Agency?
[a] South Africa
[b] India
[c] Maldives
[d] Saudi Arabia
[e] USA

Q.92) Ministry of Minority Affairs has discontinued the Padho Pardesh Scheme that aimed at
providing interest subsidy on education loans for overseas studies for students belonging to
minority communities. Which bank used to be the nodal agency of this scheme?
[a] Punjab National Bank
[b] Canara Bank
[d] Bank of Baroda
[e] Bank of India

Q.93) Where is the first G20 Health Working Group meeting be held?
[a] Thiruvananthapuram
[b] Chennai
[c] Mysore
[d] Bangalore
[e] Mangalore

Q.94) Who has become the first woman pilot of the Indian Air Force to participate and lead in
an air combat exercise?
[a] Pavitra Baweja
[b] Avani Chaturvedi
[c] Kritika Saini
[d] Payal Goyal
[e] Bhawana Chauhan

Q.95) Which country inaugurated the EU’s first mainland orbital launch complex?
[a] Sweden
[b] Netherlands
[c] Denmark
[d] Germany
[e] United Kingdom

Q.96) Which country discovered the world's oldest dated runestone?
[a] Norway
[b] Switzerland
[c] Poland
[d] Cuba
[e] Ecuador

Q.97) What is the global unemployment rate in 2023, as per ILO’s “World Employment and
Social Outlook” report?
[a] 5.8%
[b] 6.7%
[c] 4.5%
[d] 6.3%
[e] 7.2%

Q.98) As per the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), ____ percent of students in the age
bracket of 6-14 years are now enrolled in schools?
[a] 89.7%
[b] 98.4%
[c] 67.5%
[d] 99.2%
[e] 80.5%

Q.99) Which company has announced to launch its Girls4Tech STEM education program?
[a] Infosys
[b] Microsoft
[c] IBM
[d] Mastercard
[e] Google

Q.100) With which bank has Steel Authority of India Ltd signed an MoU to provide financial
assistance to the dealers of SAIL across the country?
[a] South Indian Bank
[b] Bank of India
[c] Central Bank of India
[d] Dhanlaxmi Bank
[e] CSB

Q.101) Where will the first meeting of the G-20 Working Group on Environment and Climate
Sustainability be held in February 2023?
[a] Ahmedabad
[b] Bengaluru
[c] Gandhinagar
[d] Chennai
[e] Indore

Q. 102) Which edition of the Directors General of Police / Inspectors General of Police
Conference was held in New Delhi?
[a] 57th
[b] 65th
[c] 78th
[d] 47th
[e] 28th

Q. 103) Which IIT has developed a mobile operating system 'BharOS' to benefit India's 100 crore
cell phone users in India?
[a] IIT Delhi
[b] IIT Madras
[c] IIT Ropar
[d] IIT Kharagpur
[e] IIT Dhanbad

Q. 104) In January 2023, India announced to extend export benefits under the Remission of Duties and
Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme to domestic green hydrogen fuel manufacturers. In the light
of the above statement, which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
(i) RoDTEP scheme is designed to offer refunds against some local levies to exporters of only capital goods
(ii) India targets for an annual production of 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030
(iii) India aims to provide at least 10% of global demand of hydrogen by 2030
[a] Only I
[b] Only II
[c] Only I and II
[d] Only II and III
[e] Only III

Q. 105) As per a newspaper report published in January 2023, the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra
Modi, announced to change the names of ____ islands of Andaman & Nicobar Islands after the Param Vir
Chakra awardees. The largest unnamed island will be named after the first Param Vir Chakra awardee,
the second largest unnamed island will be named after the second Param Vir Chakra awardee, and so on.
[a] 18
[b] 15
[c] 12
[d] 21
[e] 25

Q. 106) Which edition of the India International Science Festival was organized in Bhopal?
[a] 8th
[b] 10th
[c] 5th
[d] 2nd
[e] 3rd

India International Science Festival (IISF-2022) was organized in Bhopal on the theme of “Marching
towards Amrit Kaal with Science Technology and Innovation”.
• IISF 2022 is the 8th edition since its inception in 2015.
• This event was to be held in 2022. Now, it will take place in 2023.

Q. 107) As per a newspaper report published in January 2023, the average days of employment
provided per household under the Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Scheme
(MGNREGS) reached at a five-year low in 2022-23. How many days of employment were
provided per household under this scheme in FY23?
[a] 81 days
[b] 50 days
[c] 78 days
[d] 42 days
[e] 90 days

Q. 108) What is the theme of the B20 2023 Summit?
[a] RAISE
[b] EmpowHER
[c] Digital Revolution
[d] Next Gen Revolution
[e] ImPaRT

Q. 109) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has been invited as the Chief Guest of Republic
Day 2023. On the occasion of the Republic Day, Border Security Force is conducting a seven-day
long vigilance exercise named as _____?
[a] Operation Vigil
[b] Operation Kavach
[c] Operation Mark
[d] Operation Alert
[e] Operation Eagle

Q.110) Himalayan Cataract Project Co-Founder Dr Sanduk Ruit has won the ISA Award for Service to
Humanity, a top civilian award of Bahrain. Dr Sanduk Ruit is fondly called as "God of Sight" because he
saved 1,20,000 people’s eyesight who would have otherwise gone blind in absence of treatment. He
belongs to Nepal. Which of the following is the correct terminology for his profession?
[a] Ophthalmologist
[b] Optometrists
[c] Orthoptists
[d] Opticians
[e] Ophthalmi

Q.111) Where was the Smart City CEO Conference conducted by the Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs?
[a] Indore
[b] Panaji
[c] Bhopal
[d] Gandhinagar
[e] Kolkata

Q.112) Central Govt will celebrate the India Energy Week 2023 in February in Bengaluru,
Karnataka. During the celebration, a methanol-blended diesel-powered ship named MD15
(because it has 15% methanol blend) will be launched. The methanol for this ship will be
obtained from the Mahabahu Brahmaputra project. The project is being implemented in _____?
[a] Assam
[b] Kerala
[c] Uttar Pradesh
[d] West Bengal
[e] Madhya Pradesh

Q.113) Where has American India Foundation established India's first STEM Innovation and
Learning Center?
[a] Guwahati
[b] Kolkata
[c] Chennai
[d] Ahmedabad
[e] Mangalore

Q.114) Recently, Lunglei Fire Station (LFS) won the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan
Puraskar for 2023. Which state does the fire station belong to?
[a] Mizoram
[b] Nagaland
[c] Tripura
[d] Manipur

Q.115) Where is the three-day International Summit on Crafts being held?
[a] Jajpur
[b] Chandigarh
[c] Bengaluru
[d] Chennai
[e] Ahmedabad

Q.116) By which year does the Himachal Pradesh govt aim to become the first Green Energy
State?
[a] 2029
[b] 2025
[c] 2027
[d] 2022
[e] 2028

Q.117) Recently, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry approved an "Apple Cluster"
under the Cluster Development Programme. Where will this cluster be developed?
[a] Nasik
[b] Shopian
[c] Kinnaur
[d] Solapur
[e] Chitradurga

Q.118) Where was the largest biennial Tri-Services amphibious exercise named AMPHEX 2023
held?
[a] Kandla
[b] Kakinada
[c] Paradeep
[d] Haldia
[e] Panaji

Q.119) What is the maximum sum assured in the LIC Jeevan Azad Plan?
[a] Rs 5 lakh
[b] Rs 70 lakh
[c] Rs 65 lakh
[d] Rs 10 lakh
[e] Rs 20 lakh

Q.120) When was the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) launched by RBI?
[a] 2010
[b] 2004
[c] 2008
[d] 2016
[e] 2013

Q.121) Which of the following statement(s) is/are not true about the Monument Mitra Scheme?
(i) The Monument Mitra Scheme was launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Culture
(ii) The Monument Mitra Scheme allows the adoption of monument sites by people and
organizations for the maintenance of ASI sites
(iii) The Monument Mitra scheme will be revamped to enable private firms to partner for the
upkeep and maintenance of 1,000 ASI monuments
[a] Only I and II
[b] Only I, II, and III
[c] Only II and III
[d] Only I
[e] Only I and III

Q.122) Recently, South Africa has signed an agreement with India to introduce dozens of African cheetahs to
India over the next decade. Choose the correct option about South Africa from the statements given below.
[a] South Africa has two capitals – Cape Town and Johannesburg
[b] South Africa’s Currency is Loti
[c] South Africa shares land borders with Uganda in the North, Mauritania in the West, Rwanda in the East, and
Atlantic Ocean in the South
[d] South Africa is the only African country that is surrounded by two oceans i.e., Atlantic Ocean and Indian
Ocean
[e] South Africa houses two landlocked countries within its geographical territory, which are Gambia and
Equitorial Guinea

South Africa has signed an agreement with India to introduce dozens of African cheetahs to India over
the next decade.
• South Africa Capital – Cape Town (L), Bloemfontein (J), Pretoria (E); Currency - South African rand
(ZAR)
• Lesotho and Eswatini, formerly named Swaziland, are two landlocked countries surrounded by South
Africa.
Q.123) Egypt plans to allot land to Indian industries in Suez Canal Special Economic Zone. Name
the port of Suez Canal in the Mediterranean Sea?
[a] Port Said
[b] Port Suez
[c] Port Ningbo-Zhoushan
[d] Port Antwerp
[e] Port Hamburg

• Egypt Capital – Cairo; Currency - Egyptian
Pound; Official Language – Arabic
• Approximately, 90% population of Egypt
practice Islam.
• It is a transcontinental country. It is divided
into Africa and Asia (through the Sinai
Peninsula, which is shares the border of
Israel).
Q.124) Union Cabinet has approved the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022 to amend the
Competition Act, 2002, to regulate mergers and acquisitions based on the value of transactions.
As per the bill, the deals with transaction value of more than _____ will require CCI’s approval.
[a] Rs 2,000 crore
[b] Rs 5,000 crore
[c] Rs 3,000 crore
[d] Rs 1,000 crore
[e] Rs 7,000 crore

Q.125) National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) has acquired its first stressed asset,
Jaypee Infratech, from lender at a 55% haircut from the _____?
[a] Bank of Baroda
[b] Central Bank of India
[c] Union Bank of India
[d] State Bank of India
[e] IDBI Bank

Q.126) Recently, India was elected as the Vice-chair of the 12th session of FAO's
Intergovernmental Technical Working Group (ITWG) on Animal Genetic Resources (ANGR) for
Food and Agriculture at Rome. USA is the chair of the Working Group. Which of the following
countries have been selected as the Vice-chair of the group along with India?
[a] Spain and Saudi Arabia
[b] South Africa and Tonga
[c] Australia and Indonesia
[d] Only A and B
[e] Only B and C

Q.127) In January 2023, the Care organization has launched ‘She Feeds the World’ programme
in India to improve the food security and nutrition of poor rural households, with a strong
emphasis on women small-scale producers. Which of the following organization has partnered
with the Care organization for this program?
[a] SBI Foundation
[b] Tata Trusts
[c] Wipro
[d] PepsiCo Foundation
[e] Umang

Q.128) Who among the following from the FM’s Crack Squad is responsible for carrying out the
privatization of two public sector banks?
[a] Vivek Joshi
[b] Sanjay Malhotra
[c] T V Somanathan
[d] Tuhin Kanta Pandey
[e] Ajay Seth

The Crack Squad includes -
• T V Somanathan - economist and a secretary in the Ministry of Finance
• Ajay Seth - Department of Economic Affairs secretary, secretary in charge of the finance track of the
G20-2023, spearheaded initiatives like India’s first sovereign green bond issuance
• Sanjay Malhotra - chairman and MD of Rural Electrification Corporation, secretary of Dept of Revenue
• Vivek Joshi – complete privatisation of two state-owned banks and one general insurance company
• V Anantha Nageswaran - Chief Economic Adviser
o Tuhin Kanta Pandey - DIPAM Secretary, Played a role in privatisation of Air India and Neelanchal Ispat
Nigam, and the initial public offering of Life Insurance Corporation of India, Responsible for
privatisation of Air India and Neelanchal Ispat Nigam, and the IPO of Life Insurance Corporation of
India
▪ 2023-24 tasks - sale of IDBI Bank and the privatisation of the Shipping Corporation of India,
Container Corporation of India, Bharat Earth Movers, and the Nagarnar Steel Plant of NMDC
(formerly National Mineral Development Corporation)
Q.129) Which country has developed the World’s First Photonic-based Quantum Computing?
[a] Japan
[b] South Korea
[c] USA
[d] Canada
[e] France

Q.130) Which company has launched Vikram Credit Card for the Indian defence, paramilitary,
and police personnel?
[a] BOB Financial Solutions Limited
[b] Capital First Limited
[c] L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited
[d] Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited
[e] Axis Finance Limited

Q.131) Which edition of the INTERPOL’s Young Global Police Leaders Programme (YGPLP) was
held in New Delhi?
[a] 3rd
[b] 4th
[c] 9th
[d] 12th
[e] 5th

Q.132) Which city will be hosting the Space-20 program of the G20 in April?
[a] Bengaluru
[b] Mumbai
[c] Guwahati
[d] Shillong
[e] Chennai

Q.133) Recently, the Secretary of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY),
Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma, has inaugurated 1 Ton/day PCB Recycling facility at the Centre for
Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) in ____?
[a] Hyderabad
[b] Vishakhapatnam
[c] Secunderabad
[d] Bengaluru
[e] Chennai

Q.134) With which company has SAMEER, India's premier R&D Institute of Ministry of
Electronics and IT (MeitY), signed an MOU to contribute towards the development of new,
improved and innovative technologies for advancing healthcare and diagnostic access in India,
in Bengaluru?
[a] Honeywell International
[b] Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
[c] PowerChina
[d] Siemens Healthineers
[e] Bouygues

Q.135) Recently, Solvay (a chemical company) has partnered with UNESCO to launch a STEM education
program in Asia. This 3-year partnership aims at engaging high schoolers and graduate students from
India, Indonesia and South Korea to find solutions to national and regional environmental issues through
science. The program will be focused on “Sustainable living for one planet” theme. Which country does
the company belong to?
[a] Romania
[b] Belgium
[c] France
[d] United Kingdom
[e] Sweden

Q.136) Which Africa country has launched the “AfriGo”- a domestic card to rival foreign cards
like Mastercard and Visa and become a cashless society and save the country’s foreign
transaction fees?
[a] Nigeria
[b] Mauritius
[c] Seychelles
[d] Kenya
[e] Ethiopia

• Nigeria Capital – Abuja;
Currency – Naira; Official
Language - English
• Nigeria is a country in West
Africa. It is situated between
the Sahel to the north and the
Gulf of Guinea to the south in
the Atlantic Ocean.
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Q.137) Which edition of BRICS Summit will be held in 2023?
[a] 15th
[b] 23rd
[c] 8th
[d] 12th
[e] 10th

Q.138) In January 2023, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and HDFC Life Insurance
have partnered to allow the HDFC customers to pay their premiums by using the UPI 123PAY
service. How many modes of payment are available in the UPI 123PAY service?
[a] Four
[b] One
[c] Two
[d] Five
[e] Three

UPI 123PAY can be used through four modes, which are voice payments via IVR numbers, proximity
sound-based payments, missed call-based payment ways, and app-based scan and pay on feature
phones.
• Limits -
o Per day transactions limit is Rs 1,00,000.
o Per transaction limit is Rs 5000 on UPI 123pay.
Q.139) Which company has launched Samadhan initiative, a one stop solution centre for oil
palm farmers?
[a] Godrej Agrovet
[b] ITC Ltd
[c] Adani Wilmar Ltd.
[d] Agro Tech Foods Limited
[e] Gokul Agro Resources Ltd

Q.140) When is the Data Privacy Day observed?
[a] January 28
[b] January 21
[c] January 27
[d] January 22
[e] January 10

Q.141) MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & Information
Technology (MeitY), and Meta have announced the list of 120 startups and innovators for the
XR Startup Program. XR Startup Program is a collaboration between Meta and MeitY Startup
Hub (MSH) to accelerate India’s contribution towards building the foundations of the metaverse
and nurturing the development of Extended Reality (XR) technologies in India. A total of 80
shortlisted innovators will receive a grant of ______. [a] ₹60,000
[b] ₹45,000
[c] ₹20,000
[d] ₹50,000
[e] ₹80,000

Q.142) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is developing a Mega International Container
Transhipment Port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay of Great Nicobar Island of Andaman and Nicobar
Islands in Bay of Bengal. How much amount has been allocated for this project?
[a] Rs 41,000 crore
[b] Rs 37,000 crore
[c] Rs 80,000 crore
[d] Rs 34,000 crore
[e] Rs 50,000 crore

Q.143) The Central Govt launched the Twenty Point Program in 1975. It has been revised twice
since its launch in 1982 and 1986. The scheme aims to eradicate poverty and improve the lives
of rural people using 20 points. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
(MoSPI) is tasked with monitoring _____ schemes and initiatives under the TTP.
[a] 80
[b] 65
[c] 50
[d] 75
[e] 102

• The Central Govt launched the Twenty Point Program in 1975. It has been revised twice since its
launch in 1982 and 1986.
• Purpose - to eradicate poverty and improve the lives of rural people using 20 points
• These 20 points will be achieved through government schemes. A total of 65 government schemes are
being implemented to achieve the goals under these 20 points.
• The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is tasked with monitoring 65 items
under the TTP.
• The TPP planning is done on a quarterly basis.
Q.144) Where in India was the Noble’s Helen found recently?
[b] Meghalaya
[c] Tripura
[d] Nagaland
[e] Manipur

Q.145) Which is India’s top B-School as per the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework’s Top
Management and Business School 2023 ranking?
[a] IIM-Calcutta
[b] IIM-Bangalore
[c] IIM-Lucknow
[d] IIM-Kolkata
[e] IIM-Ahmedabad

Top 5 Government Colleges Top 5 Private Colleges
1-Indian Institute of Management, (IIM) Ahmedabad 1-Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI),
2-Indian Institute of Management, (IIM) Bengaluru Jamshedpur
3-Indian Institute of Management, (IIM) Kolkata 2-Management Development Institute (MDI),

Gurgaon
4-Indian Institute of Management, (IIM) Lucknow
3-Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune
5-Faculty of Management Studies, University of
Delhi, Delhi 4-S P Jain Institute of Management & Research
(SPJIMR), Mumbai
5-Symbiosis Centre For Management & Human

Resource Development (SCMHRD), Pune
Q.146) Which state has the highest number of universities in India as per All-India Survey on
Higher Education 2020-21?
[a] Rajasthan
[b] Punjab
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Kerala
[e] Karnataka

Q.147) Which oil company has exported the first ever consignment of AVGAS 100 LL, a special
aviation fuel meant for piston engine aircrafts and unmanned ariel vehicles, to Papua New
Guinea?
[a] GAIL
[b] BPCL
[c] ONGC
[d] IOCL
[e] HPCL

Q.148) What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
[a] Suva
[b] Port Moresby
[c] Hagåtña
[d] Apia
[e] Ngerulmud

Q.149) Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the NMDC Ltd?
[a] Mary Kom
[b] Nikhat Zareen
[c] Lovlina Borgohain
[d] Vijender Singh
[e] Laishram Sarita Devi

Q.150) Where is the Soliga community found?
[a] Karnataka
[b] Tripura
[c] Manipur
[d] Meghalaya
[e] Assam

FEBRUARY 2023
Q.1) Where has PM Narendra Modi launched the Jal Jan Abhiyan?
[a] Jalpaiguri
[b] Purba Burdwan
[c] Alipurduar
[d] Sirohi
[e] Bankura

Q.2) What is the total budget allocation for the defence sector in the Union Budget?
[a] Rs 5.94 lakh crore
[b] Rs 2.09 lakh crore
[c] Rs 0.95 lakh crore
[d] Rs 3.45 lakh crore
[e] Rs 1.78 lakh crore

Q.3) How much is the seafood exports target of India by 2025?
[a] USD 18 billion
[b] USD 80 billion
[c] USD 32 billion
[d] USD 14 billion
[e] USD 25 billion

Q.4) Where is India's first solid waste-to-hydrogen plant set up?
[a] Gwalior
[b] Guwahati
[c] Pune
[d] Mumbai
[e] Gurgaon

Q.5) Where was the Global Tech Summit organized?
[a] Mumbai
[b] Visakhapatnam
[c] Haldia
[d] Mangalore
[e] Vijaydurg

Q.6) Where is Indian Army organising "Operation Sadbhavana"?
[a] Ladakh
[b] Mizoram
[c] Nagaland
[d] Assam
[e] Uttarakhand

Q.7) What is the target year set by the European Union to ban the sale of gas and diesel cars?
[a] 2035
[b] 2040
[c] 2027
[d] 2017
[e] 2020

Q.8) How many segments are there in the second global hackathon of RBI -- 'HARBINGER 2023’?
[a] Four
[b] Seven
[c] Five
[d] Eight
[e] Six

Q.9) Where is India’s 1st Global Support Centre of Boeing located?
[a] Vandhavan
[b] Gurugram
[c] Puhar
[d] Pipavav
[e] Mombasa

Q.10) When is International Childhood Cancer Day 2023?
[a] February 15
[b] February 9
[c] February 12
[d] February 28
[e] February 20

Q.11) Where was the 23rd edition of the India International Seafood Show (IISS-2023) held?
[a] Guwahati
Department of Commerce has fixed
[b] Kolkata an ambitious target of US$ 8,868
million for marine products export for
[c] Indore
2022-23, which require a growth rate
[d] Bhopal of about 15% over the previous year
to achieve the target.
[e] Chennai

Q.12) Which municipal corporation has launched the “Green Bonds” for setting up solar power
plants?
[a] Anantapur Municipal Corporation
[b] Indore Municipal Corporation
[c] Guntur Municipal Corporation
[d] Nellore Municipal Corporation
[e] Vijayawada Municipal Corporation

Q.13) Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to the KAVACH-2023 - a national level
hackathon?
1) The hackathon has been launched by AICTE, Ministry of Education, and Bureau of Police Research and
Development
2) The hackathon has been launched by UGC, Ministry of Education, and Bureau of Police Research and Development
3) The hackathon has been launched to innovate on the cyber security and cybercrime challenges
[a] Only 1
[b] Only 1 and 2
[c] Only 1 and 3
[d] Only 2
[e] Only 2 and 3

Q.14) Which IIT hosts the international Centre of Excellence on dam safety?
[a] IIT-Bombay
[b] IIT-Roorkee
[c] IIT-Delhi
[d] IIT-Ropar
[e] IIT-Kharagpur

Q.15) Union Cabinet has approved the signing of an MoU between India and _____ for cooperation in the
field of Agriculture and Allied sectors. Under the MoU, a _____-India Agricultural Working Group is to be
constituted which will be responsible for the supervision, review and assessment of the implementation
of this MoU as well as for establishing frequent communication and coordination.
[a] Chile
[b] Brazil
[c] Argentine
[d] Bolivia
[e] Peru

Q.16) What is India’s rank in the Services Trade Restrictiveness Index (STRI)?
[a] 47th
[b] 19th
[c] 56th
[d] 89th
[e] 12th

Q.17) What is the net worth requirement for the Payment Aggregators to receive licence?
[a] Rs 15 crore
[b] Rs 60 crore
[c] Rs 25 crore
[d] Rs 30 crore
[e] Rs 50 crore

• As per RBI rules, the eligibility criteria for a firm applying for PA authorisation is a minimum net
worth of Rs 15 crore in the first year of application and going up to Rs 25 crore by the second year.
Q.18) Which payment bank has gone live with UPI LITE, a feature enabled by the National
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for multiple small-value UPI transactions?
[a] India Post payment bank
[b] Fino payment bank
[c] NSFL payment bank
[d] Airtel payment bank
[e] Paytm payment bank

Q.19) Which bank has launched the facility of issuance of e-BG (Electronic Bank Guarantee) in
association with the National e Governance Services limited (NeSL)?
[a] Indian Overseas Bank
[b] CSB
[c] Kotak Mahindra Bank
[d] Bank of India

Q.20) Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and DoNER, Shri G. Kishan Reddy presented the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva
Puraskar for 2019, 2020 and 2021, at Meghdoot Theatre Complex, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi. A total of 102 artists
(including three joint awards) have been given the awards. Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, given to artists up to
the age of 40 years, was launched in 2006 for identifying and encouraging outstanding young talents in diverse fields
of the performing arts. What is the prize money of this award?
[a] Rs 25,000
[b] Rs 50,000
[c] Rs 15,000
[d] Rs 35,000
[e] Rs 20,000

Q.21) How many fields have been selected by India which will be considered for trading of
carbon credits in the international carbon market under the mechanism of the Paris Agreement
on climate change?
[a] 8
[b] 13
[c] 5
[d] 10
[e] 12

Q.22) What is the bilateral trade between India and UAE during April-November 2022?
[a] $ 57.8 billion
[b] $ 23.5 billion
[c] $ 77.9 billion
[d] $ 675 billion
[e] $ 90.2 billion

Q.23) Where was the fourth phase of sagar parikrama launched?
[a] Gujarat
[b] Odisha
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Karnataka
[e] Goa

Q.24) What is India’s share in the global fish production in FY 2021-22, as per a PIB release?
[a] 9%
[b] 10%
[c] 12%
[d] 8%
[e] 17%

Q.25) Where is North India's first nuclear plant being set up?
[a] Charkhi Dadri
[b] Bhiwani
[c] Jhajjar
[d] Fatehabad
[e] Panchkula

• The Union government has set the target of raising the country’s nuclear power
capacity to 22,480 MW by 2031 from the current 6,780 MW.
• 10 indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) of 700 MW capacity each
will be set up in fleet mode.
Source: Times of India
Q.26) Which state has announced to introduce AI traffic signals in its state budget for 2023-24?
[a] Karnataka
[b] Himachal Pradesh
[c] Kerala
[d] Maharashtra
[e] Madhya Pradesh

Q.27) Which country has recently lifted its temporary ban on the import of frozen seafood from
India?
[a] Canada
[b] Qatar
[c] UAE
[d] Saudi Arabia
[e] Taiwan

Q.28) What is India's rank in the Global Labour Resilience Index 2023?
[a] 65th
[b] 78th
[c] 45th
[d] 23rd
[e] 18th

• White Shield (a policy advisory firm) has released the Global Labour Resilience Index 2023
during the World Government Summit.
• Total - 136 countries
• Top – Denmark, followed by Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Singapore, and Sweden
• India’s rank – 65th
• Parameters - technological disruptions, pandemics, green economy transition, etc.
• More than one-third of the countries (49 countries out of 136) score less than 50 out of 100
on labour market resilience.

Q.29) Which country is developing its NEOM project at a cost of USD 500 billion?
[a] Saudi Arabia
[b] UAE
[c] Qatar
[d] Bahrain
[e] Oman

Q.30) Which bank has launched Amrit Kalash - a new retail term deposit scheme with a specific
duration and benefits like a higher interest rate?
[a] HDFC Bank
[b] Bank of India
[c] Indian Bank
[d] State Bank of India
[e] Axis Bank

Q.31) Delhi Metro launched India's first ever indigenously developed Train Control &
Supervision System, the i-ATS (Indigenous - Automatic Train Supervision) for operations on its
first corridor. On which line is the system operated?
[a] Violet Line
[b] Red Line
[c] Green Line
[d] Blue Line
[e] Pink Line

Q.32) India's first hybrid-sounding rocket has been developed under the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission- 2023. Which company has collaborated with Dr APJ Abdul
Kalam International Foundation to launch the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle
Mission- 2023?
[a] Martin Foundation
[b] Space Zone India
[c] Antrix Corporation
[d] Both A and B
[e] Both B and C

Q.33) Who is the chair of the Panel on Mission Karamyogi?
[a] Rajiv Gauba
[b] Anurag Singh Thakur
[c] Vinay Kaushal
[d] Astik Sinha
[e] Sukant Vatsa

Q.34) Frederik Andre Henrik Christian and Mary Elizabeth are the crown prince and princess of
which country?
[a] Denmark
[b] Netherlands
[c] Norway
[d] Philippines
[e] Germany

Q.35) Where was the Asia Economic Dialogue organized?
[a] Pune
[b] Bhopal
[c] Indore
[d] Gwalior
[e] Surat

Q.36) With which country is India planning to create a virtual trade corridor to facilitate quicker
clearance of shipments?
[a] Israel
[b] Saudi Arabia
[c] Australia
[d] UAE
[e] Oman

Q.37) In which Indian state will Mastercard and Access Development Services launch the
“Mainstreaming Agriculture through Networks and Development Initiatives (MANDI)” project?
[a] Assam
[b] Odisha
[c] Meghalaya
[d] Nagaland

Q.38) Which UT has launched the "Sensor-based Smart Agriculture" project for integration of
agriculture with technology driven by Artificial Intelligence and IoT for automation of practices,
enhanced resource use efficiency and profitability?
[a] J&K
[b] Lakshadweep
[c] Puducherry
[d] Chandigarh
[e] Delhi

Q.39) Which edition of the International Khajuraho Dance Festival-2023 was held in Khujaraho,
Madhya Pradesh?
[a] 49th
[b] 37th
[c] 23rd
[d] 18th
[e] 12th

Q.40) Who heads the Textile Advisory Group?
[a] Suresh Kotak
[b] Sukant Vatsa
[c] Kedar Burande
[d] Ritika Singh Verma
[e] Chandra Sekhar

Q.41) Recently, Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, has launched the "Jaadui Pitara" for learning
at the foundational stage under the new National Education Policy (NEP). Jadui Pitara comprises of
playbooks, toys, puzzles, posters, flash cards, storybooks, worksheets, reflecting the local culture, social
context and languages to pique curiosity and accommodate the diverse needs of learners at the
foundational stage. In how many languages is the Pitara available?
[a] 13
[b] 20
[c] 18
[d] 21
[e] 37

Q.42) India has joined Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM4C) to accelerate investment and
support for climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation. India joined the AIM4C on the
margins of the I2U2 - Israel, India, the United States and the United Arab Emirates - Business Forum in
Abu Dhabi. Which of the following countries is among the founding members of the initiative?
[a] UK
[b] UAE
[c] Germany
[d] Singapore
[e] Philippines

Q.43) Where is the Pangong Tso lake located?
[b] Sikkim
[c] Ladakh
[d] Meghalaya
[e] Mizoram

Q.44) Which state has launched robotic scavenger named Bandicoot to clean sewage?
[a] Kerala
[b] Assam
[c] Odisha
[d] Karnataka
[e] Andhra Pradesh

Q.45) For the first time, an Indian submarine docked in Indonesia to strengthen bilateral
relations as part of diplomatic-military outreach to ASEAN countries. What is the name of the
submarine?
[a] INS Shankul
[b] INS Chakra
[c] INS Arihant
[d] INS Kalvari
[e] INS Shindukesari

Q.46) With which country does India conduct the Exercise Desert Flag VIII?
[a] UAE
[b] France
[c] Oman
[d] Saudi Arabia
[e] Uzbekistan

Q.47) Exercise Cobra Warrior is a _____ exercise?
[a] Navy
[b] Air Force
[c] Army
[d] Coast Guard
[e] Trilateral

Q.48) Which country has curtailed its beef exports due to the mad cow disease?
[a] China
[b] Brazil
[c] Argentine
[d] Australia
[e] Indonesia

Q.49) Which country has signed an agreement with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to
increase the use of solar energy in the country?
[a] Bangladesh
[b] Sri Lanka
[c] Nepal
[d] Bhutan
[e] Tajikistan

Q.50) What is India’s rank in the International Intellectual Property Index 2023 of the US
Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Center?
[a] 42nd
[b] 53rd
[c] 78th
[d] 55th
[e] 27th

Q.51) Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Program?
1) Central Govt is planning to set up 20 Clean Plant Centres
2) The Clean Plant Centres will reduce the time-period for quarantine for horticultural crops to eight months from two years,
at present.
3) National Horticulture Board (NHB) will be the nodal agency for setting up the clean plant programme
4) The Clean Plant Centres will provide services of disease diagnostic, therapeutics, multiplying of plants and generation of
mother plants
[a] Only 1, 2, and 3
[b] Only 3 and 4
[c] Only 2, 3, and 4
[d] Only 4
[e] Only 1, 3 and 4

Q.52) As per a newspaper article of February 2023, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has
discovered upon a 1,300-year-old stupa right in the middle of a mining site in Odisha's ____
district?
[a] Jagatsinghpur
[b] Kendrapara
[c] Nayagarh
[d] Jajpur
[e] Mayurbhanj

Q.53) Which of the following is the correct projection of unemployment rate by the Periodic
Labour Force Survey?
[a] 2017-18 – 4.7%
[b] 2018-19 – 4.9%
[c] 2019-20 – 5.1%
[d] 2020-21 – 6.1%
[e] 2021-22 – 4.1%

Unemployment Rates
Year Overall Urban Rural Male (Urban Female

+ Rural) (Urban +
Rural)
2019-20 4.8 6/9 3.9 5.0 4.2
2020-21 4.2 6.7 3.3 4.5 3.5
2021-22 4.1 6.3 3.2 4.4 3.3

Q.54) In the PLFS 2021-22, the labour force participation rate (LFPR) of urban area was 49.7 and
rural area’s LFPR was 57.5. Which one of the following reasons appropriately justifies the gap?
[a] Unwillingness of Workforce to work
[b] Unavailability of worthy jobs for educated urban population
[c] Provision of guaranteed working days through MGNREGA in rural areas
[d] Low female participation in urban employment
[e] High availability of working population in rural areas

Labour Force Participation Rate
Year Overall Urban Rural Male (Urban Female

+ Rural) (Urban +
Rural)
2019-20 53.5 49.3 55.5 76.8 30.0
2020-21 54.9 49.1 57.4 77.0 32.5
2021-22 55.2 49.7 57.5 77.2 32.8

Q.55) What is the female workforce participation rate during 2021-22, as per the latest PLFS?
[a] 31.7
[b] 26.5
[c] 44.7
[d] 78.8
[e] 33.5

Workforce Participation Rates
Year Overall Urban Rural Male Female
(Urban + (Urban +
Rural) Rural)
2019-20 50.9 45.8 53.3 73.0 28.7

2020-21 52.6 45.8 55.5 73.5 31.4
2021-22 52.9 46.6 55.6 73.8 31.7
Q.56) With which country has India officially launched the Young Professionals Scheme?
[a] UK
[b] Netherlands
[c] Denmark
[d] Germany
[e] France

Q.57) Giorgia Meloni will be the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the 8th Raisina Dialogue
2023 to be held in Taj Palace Hotel, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi from March 2-3. She is the
Prime Minister of which country?
[a] Italy
[b] Romania
[c] Albania
[d] Spain
[e] Moldova

Q.58) Which state launched India’s first AI Chatbot ‘Ama KrushAI’ for the agricultural sector?
[a] Odisha
[b] West Bengal
[c] Assam
[d] Gujarat
[e] Maharashtra

Q.59) Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect about the “Trends in Maternal Mortality 2000 to 2020”
report of the UN?
1) As per the report, an estimated 2,87,000 women globally died from a maternal cause in 2020.
2) The global MMR in 2020 was estimated at 223 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births
3) The average annual rate of reduction (ARR) in the global MMR from 2000 to 2020 was 2.1%.
4) The rate of reduction of global MMR was 34.3% over the full 20-year period from 2000 to 2020.
5) India’s maternal mortality rate was 103 in 2020 [a] Only 1, 2, and 3
[b] Only 1, 3, 4, and 5
[d] All are incorrect
[e] None are incorrect

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target 3.1 is to reduce maternal mortality
to less than 70 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births by 2030.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were launched on 25 September 2015

and came into force on 1 January 2016 for the 15-year period until 31 December
2030.
Q.60) New Delhi-based ICRIER Prosus Centre for Internet and the Digital Economy (IPCIDE) has
released the “State of India's Digital Economy” report. The report focuses on the indicators
which are specific to the Indian society. The report traces the digital transformation through its
CHIP framework. What does ‘H’ stand for in this framework?
[a] Harbinger
[b] Harness
[c] Hefty
[d] Hardware
[e] Harmonious

Q.61) ISRO has conducted the recovery trials for the Gaganyaan Mission in a private pool, in
collaboration with Indian Navy. The trials were conducted at the Water Survival Test Facility,
Kochi. Gaganyaan is India’s first human space mission, expected to be launched in 2024. The
Indian astronauts are receiving training from ____ agency for the Gaganyaan mission.
[a] UK Space Agency
[b] Canadian Space Agency
[c] CNES
[d] Danish National Space Center
[e] Roscosmos

Q.62) Which company has launched India’s first Traffic Management System for drones to allow
drone operators to choose their routes?
[a] Garud Aerospace
[b] Skye Air
[c] Skylark Dronetech
[d] Airpix
[e] Amaryllo India

Q.63) Recently, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched the Small
Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D2) from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, with EOS-07, Azadi SAT-2,
and Janus-1 satellites onboard. Which company mentored 750 girl students to prepare the
Azadi SAT-2 satellite?
[a] SpaceKidz India
[b] Symbosim Simulations Private Limited
[c] Vasundharaa Geo Technologies Private Limited
[d] Xovian Aerospace Private Limited
[e] Garuda Aerospace

Q.64) Where will Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology and
Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurate the National Philatelic Exhibition - AMRITPEX 2023?
[a] New Delhi
[b] Ahmedabad
[c] Gandhinagar
[d] Vadodara
[e] Bengaluru

Q.65) With which regional organization has India set up a new Trade and Technology Council to
focus on green technologies, connectivity, and resilient supply chains?
[a] Trans-Pacific Partnership
[b] European Union
[c] ASEAN
[d] African Union
[e] Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Q.66) Recently, the 3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting with India was conducted virtually on
the theme of “Synergy Towards a Sustainable Digital Future”. The meeting was chaired by India and
_____. India-ASEAN Digital Work Plan 2023 was also adopted at the meeting. This year, the ASEAN
Summit will be hosted by _____, which will be chair of _____ as well.
[a] Philippines, Indonesia, ADMM+
[b] Thailand, Cambodia, East Asia Summit
[c] Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, ASEAN Foreign Ministers’
[d] Malaysia, Singapore, ASEAN Secretariat meeting
[e] Indonesia, Philippines, SEA Regional Forum

Q.67) As per a newspaper article published in February 2023, the Directorate General of GST
[a] Only I
Intelligence (DGGI) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) have signed an MoU
[b] Only I and III
for setting up digital forensic laboratories along with exchange of information and
[c] Only II
knowledge, technological advancement and skill development in the field of digital forensics
[d] Only III
to nab tax offenders.
[e] Only I and II
Identify the correct statement(s) with regards to the above paragraph.
(i) DGGI is the apex intelligence organization under the aegis of Goods and Services Network
(ii) NFSU is an institution of national importance established to promote studies and research
in forensic sciences and related fields
(iii) NFSU is the first and only institute in the field of forensic sciences, which is located in
Lucknow.

Q.68) Which of the following payment service providers have recently allowed the linking of
credits cards with UPI?
[a] Google Pay
[b] Paytm
[c] AmazonPay
[d] ZestMoney
[e] CCAvenue

Q.69) What is the theme of World Pulses Day 2023?
[a] Pulses to empower youth in achieving sustainable agrifood systems
[b] Pulses improv soil productivity
[c] Pulses increase the resilience of farming systems
[d] Pulses – the food of the future
[e] Pulses for a Sustainable future

Q.70) Who has won the Hyderabad E-Prix 2023?
[a] Valentino Rossi
[b] Giacomo Agostini
[c] Cal Crutchlow
[d] Jean Eric Vergne
[e] Marc Márquez Alentà

Q.71) From which country is India planning to bring 12 Cheetahs in India?
[a] Namibia
[b] Kenya
[c] South Africa
[d] Gambia
[e] Ethiopia

Q.72) Which state has launched the Wetland Ex-Situ Conservation Establishment (WESCE) plan,
in collaboration with France?
[a] Gujarat
[b] West Bengal
[c] Rajasthan
[d] Tamil Nadu
[e] Telangana

Q.73) Which edition of the Indian Rice Congress was conducted at the National Rice Research
Institute at Cuttack, Odisha?
[a] Second
[b] Fourth
[c] Seventh
[d] Eighth
[e] Fifth

Q.74) India has signed an agreement with _____ to export the ALH Mk3 helicopters to the
country. The agreement was signed in January 2022.
[a] Singapore
[b] Japan
[c] Indonesia
[d] Philippines
[e] Mauritius

Q.75) Which country hosts the World Government Summit on an annual basis?
[a] USA
[b] Denmark
[c] Canada
[d] UAE
[e] Netherlands

Q.76) As per the "Revised Estimates of the Direction of Tax Collection in 2022-23" released by
Central Board of Direct Taxes, the direct tax collection has increased by ____ percent in 2022-23.
In 2022-23, the total direct taxes collected were Rs 15.67 lakh crores.
[a] 19%
[b] 24%
[c] 30%
[d] 25%
[e] 18%

Q.77) Who is the Governor of Ladakh?
[a] B.D. Mishra
[b] Ramesh Bais
[c] Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
[d] Phagu Chauhan
[e] Sushri Anusuiya Uikye

Governors States
Abdul Nazeer Andhra Pradesh
Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik Arunachal Pradesh
Lakshman Prasad Acharya Sikkim
C.P. Radhakrishnan Jharkhand
Shiv Pratap Shukla Himachal Pradesh
Gulab Chand Kataria Assam
S. Abdul Nazeer Andhra Pradesh
Biswa Bhusan Harichandan Chhattisgarh
Sushri Anusuiya Uikye Manipur
La. Ganesan Nagaland
Phagu Chauhan Meghalaya
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar Bihar
Ramesh Bais Maharashtra
B.D. Mishra Ladakh
Q.78) When is the Safer Internet Day observed?
[a] February 1
[b] February 12
[c] February 8
[d] February 7
[e] February 5

Q.79) What is the theme of RBI's Financial Literacy Week 2023?
[a] Good Financial Behaviour – Your Saviour
[b] Go Digital, Go Secure
[c] Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions
[d] Farmers
[e] Customer Protection

Q.80) Which country has been hit by Cyclone Gabrielle?
[a] New Zealand
[b] Australia
[c] South Africa
[d] Uganda
[e] Namibia

Q.81) With which company has Ministry of Electronics and IT collaborated to launch the G20
Stay Safe Online Campaign to increase awareness on online safety?
[a] Meta
[b] Amazon
[c] Google
[d] Microsoft
[e] Flipkart

Q.82) Which is the first WTO member to ratify the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies?
[a] Switzerland
[b] India
[c] USA
[d] Denmark
[e] Netherlands

Q.83) Which bank has recently received approval from the Department of Financial Services
under the Ministry of Finance to have four executive directors instead of three?
[a] Indian Bank
[b] Axis Bank
[c] Canara Bank
[d] Bank of Baroda
[e] Bank of India

Q.84) Which company owns the BizKhata business platform?
[a] India Post Payments Bank
[b] Fino Payments Bank
[c] Airtel Payments Bank
[d] NSDL Payments Bank
[e] Jio Payments Bank

Q.85) Which life insurance company has launched the Sustainable Equity Fund?
[a] HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd
[b] Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
[c] ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd
[d] Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
[e] Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance

Q.86) Which international organization has formally agreed to join the India Hydrogen Alliance
(IH2A) and increase support for green hydrogen projects across India with indicative funding of
€1 billion?
[a] KfW
[b] EIB
[c] ADB
[d] AIIB
[e] IBRD

European Union Bodies -
• There are 15 bodies under the aegis of the European Union.
• Some important organizations under EU: -
a) Law-making: There are 3 main institutions involved in EU legislation:
• the European Parliament, which represents the EU’s citizens and is directly elected by them.
• the European Council, which represents the governments of the individual member countries. The
Presidency of the Council is shared by the member states on a rotating basis.
• the European Commission, which represents the interests of the Union as a whole.
b) Financial institutions:
• the European Central Bank is responsible for European monetary policy.
• the European Investment Bank finances EU investment projects and helps small businesses through
the European Investment Fund
Q.87) Which company has launched its helicopter services on six routes in the state of Assam
under the RCS UDAN scheme?
[a] Himalayan Heli Services Pvt. Ltd.
[b] Airbus Helicopters India
[c] Global Vectra Helicorp Limited
[d] Pawan Hans Ltd.
[e] Blueheights Helicopter Charter Services

Q.88) Which state/UT has launched the “Alternate Agriculture System for Sustainability” project
to promote organic farming?
[a] Delhi
[b] Uttar Pradesh
[c] J&K
[d] West Bengal
[e] Gujarat

Q.89) Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 130 million loan to increase
agricultural productivity and promote horticulture agribusinesses to raise farmers' income to
which state?
[a] Himachal Pradesh
[b] Meghalaya
[c] Assam
[d] Gujarat
[e] Maharashtra

Q.90) Which company has rebranded itself as Zuno General Insurance Limited?
[a] SBI General Insurance
[b] Tata AIG General Insurance
[c] United India General Insurance
[d] Reliance General Insurance
[e] Edelweiss General Insurance

Q.91) What rank has been given to India by the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO)
Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme’s (USOAP) report?
[a] 55th
[b] 67th
[c] 78th
[d] 55th
[e] 43rd

In December 2022, Global Aviation Safety Ranking was released by the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO).
• Total – 187 countries
• India is ranked at the 48th position. Four years ago, India was ranked at 102nd rank.
• Singapore is at the top, followed by the UAE and South Korea at the second and third
positions, respectively.

Q.92) Choose the correct number of pairs from the options given below –
1) Sage Portal – Ministry of Health
2) Sacred Portal – Ministry of Telecommunications
3) GDAM Portal – Ministry of Power
4) SRIJAN Portal – Ministry of Finance
[a] Only 1
5) Khanan Prahari Portal – Ministry of Coal [b] Only 2
[c] Only 3
[d] Only 4
[e] Only 5

The correct sequence is -
1) Sage Portal – Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
2) Sacred Portal – Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
3) GDAM Portal – Ministry of Power
4) SRIJAN Portal – Ministry of Defence
5) Khanan Prahari Portal – Ministry of Coal
Q.93) Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is hosting the ___ Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI) Leaders’ Meeting in _____. Out of the eight SCO SAI member countries, the heads of
SAIs from four countries – Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, alongside the CAG of India, are expected
to take part in the three-day multilateral event. The event was organized on the theme of ‘Integrating Emerging
Technologies in Audit’. During the event, India signed two MOUs with the SAI of _____ and ______ to strengthen
cooperation in the field of auditing.
[a] 8th, Bhopal, Uzbekistan and Iran
[b] 12th, Baroda, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan
[c] 7th, Chennai, Russia, and China
[d] 6th, Lucknow, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan
[e] 12th, Delhi, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan

Q.94) India is planning to launch a global initiative called "MIIRA" or Millet International Initiative for
Research and Awareness for global coordination of millet research programs. India will contribute the
initial money for MIIRA initiative while each G20 member will later have to contribute to its budget in the
form of a membership fee. The Indian Institute of Millet Research in _____ will be supported as the
Center of Excellence for sharing best practices, research, and technologies at the international level.
[a] Hyderabad
[b] Bhopal
[c] Chennai
[d] Kochi
[e] Guwahati

Q.95) _______ has launched India's first Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) framework to balance
growth alongside sustainable management of ocean resources and coastal environment
preservation. The framework is a part of a pact under the Indo-_____ Integrated Ocean
Initiative.
[a] Puducherry, Denmark
[b] Odisha, Netherlands
[c] Puducherry, Norway
[d] Tamil Nadu, Denmark
[e] Odisha, Norway

Q.96) How much is the total pulse production estimate for 2022-23?
[a] 143.98 Lakh Tonnes
[b] 278.10 Lakh Tonnes
[c] 567.89 Lakh Tonnes
[d] 230.67 Lakh Tonnes
[e] 178.90 Lakh Tonnes

Crops Estimate
Total Foodgrains 3235.54 Lakh Tonnes (Record)
Rice 1308.37 Lakh Tonnes (Record)
Wheat 1121.82 Lakh Tonnes (Record)
Total Pulses 278.10 Lakh Tonnes. (Record)
Oilseeds 400.01 Lakh Tonnes. (Record)
Cotton 337.23 Lakh bales (of 170 kg each)
Sugarcane 4687.89 Lakh Tonnes (Record)
Jute & Mesta 100.49 Lakh bales (of 180 kg each)
Q.97) ____ World Hindi Conference (Vishwa Hindi Sammelan) is being organized from February
15-17, 2023 by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India in association with the
Government of____.
[a] 18th, Romania
[b] 20th, Bulgaria
[c] 47th, Cuba
[d] 57th, Moldova
[e] 12th, Fiji

Q.98) Which company launched 'Co-lend', India's first fully automated escrow management
solution for co-lending?
[a] Ingenico
[b] Amazon Payments
[c] Stripe
[d] Open
[e] Cashfree Payments

Q.99) Which bank has launched a pilot known as 'OfflinePay' to test offline digital payments for
customers and merchants enabling payments transactions even when there is no mobile
network?
[a] Axis Bank
[b] RBL Bank
[c] J&K Bank
[d] Karnataka Bank
[e] HDFC Bank

Q.100) Who has been elected as the President of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India?
[a] Aniket Sunil Talati
[b] Kedar Burande
[c] Manmohan Singh
[d] Chandra Sekhar
[e] Jayant Sinha

Q.101) In October 2022, the Ministry of Culture has launched the Har Ghar Dhyan Campaign, in
collaboration with the Art of Living organization, to spread awareness about mental health. The Ministry
roped in the University Grants Commission and the school board CBSE to participate in the campaign.
Mental Health is an emerging pandemic which needs to be dealt with utmost sincerity. According to the
National Mental Health Survey of 2015-16, there are ____ Indians suffering from mental illness?
[a] 200 million
[b] 150 million
[c] 360 million
[d] 420 million
[e] 100 million

Q. 102) United Kingdom will be the partner country for Telangana’s flagship pharma - biotech
event named BioAsia 2023. Shaping the Next Generation: Advancing for ONE is the theme of
the event. What does ‘N’ stand for in the full form of ONE?
[a] Next Generation
[b] Nuture
[c] Nation
[d] Neutralise
[e] Nature

• United Kingdom will be the partner country for Telangana’s flagship pharma - biotech event
named BioAsia 2023.
• Theme - Shaping the Next Generation: Advancing for ONE
• O – One Health
• N – Next Generation
• E - Equity
Q. 103) India conducts the Beating Retreat 2023 ceremony on January 29 to end its Republic
Day celebrations on Raisina Hills. Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force participate in the
celebrations. Which country does the ceremony is taken from?
[a] Netherlands
[b] Portugal
[c] Denmark
[d] Ireland
[e] UK

• India conducts the Beating Retreat 2023 ceremony on January 29 to end its Republic Day
celebrations on Raisina Hills. Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force participate in the celebrations.
• United Kingdom used the Beating Retreat Ceremony to call their patrolling units to the
castle. The ceremony started in India in 1955.
Q. 104) Which state ranked as the top buyer of MSME goods worth Rs 9,642 crore through GeM
in 2022?
[a] Assam
[b] Uttar Pradesh
[c] Meghalaya
[d] Tamil Nadu
[e] Maharashtra

• Ministry of Defence was the top procuring ministry of goods and services from MSME sellers
in the calendar year 2022 through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM).
• In terms of state, Uttar Pradesh ranked top buyer of MSME goods worth Rs 9,642 crore
through GeM in 2022.
Q. 105) Justice G. Rohini-led commission for the sub-categorisation of other backward classes
(OBCs) has now been given 14th extension in its tenure by the President. Under which article
was the commission created?
[a] Article 340
[b] Article 165
[c] Article 245
[d] Article 176
[e] Article 180

Q. 106) Which state has launched the Ladli Behna Scheme to provide Rs 1,000 per month to
women from financially poor background in the state?
[a] Kerala
[b] Arunachal Pradesh
[c] Meghalaya
[d] Madhya Pradesh
[e] Uttar Pradesh

Q. 107) Which state declared 2022-23 as the Year of Enterprises?
[a] Kerala
[b] Telangana
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Andhra Pradesh
[e] Odisha

Q. 108) Recently, the International Monetary Fund has provided $4.7 billion loan to Bangladesh
Government to tackle the macroeconomic issues. Of this, $3.3 billion is given under the extended credit
facility of IMF. $1.4 billion is given under Resilience and Sustainability Facility for Climate Investments (for
the first time since the facility’s inception). When was this Resilience and Sustainability Facility for
Climate Investments created?
[a] 2022
[b] 2019
[c] 2021
[d] 2020
[e] 2023

• International Monetary Fund has provided $4.7 billion loan to Bangladesh Government to
tackle the macroeconomic issues.
• Of this, $3.3 billion is given under the extended credit facility of IMF.
• $1.4 billion is given under Resilience and Sustainability Facility for Climate Investments (for
the first time since the facility’s inception).
Knowledge Nuggets -
• The Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) was created by IMF in 2022 to provide loans to
low-income and vulnerable middle-income countries for tackling climate change and
pandemic situations.
• The RSF was created under the Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST) to provide policy
support and affordable longer-term financing to strengthen members’ resilience and
sustainability.
Q. 109) How much is the projected inflation rate of India in 2024 by the IMF’s World Economic
Outlook 2023?
[a] 4%
[b] 6.7%
[c] 5.3%
[d] 2.7%
[e] 6.7%

Inflation projections -
World India
2022 - 8.8% 2022 - 6.8%
2023 - 6.6% 2023 - 5%
2024 - 4.3% 2024 - 4%
Q.110) January 29 was observed as the World Leprosy Day on the theme of Act Now: End
Leprosy in 2023. When is the National Anti–Leprosy Day observed?
[a] January 25
[b] January 29
[c] January 27
[d] January 30
[e] January 31

• January 29 – World Leprosy Day; Theme – Act Now: End Leprosy
• January 30 - National Anti–Leprosy Day; Theme - Let us fight Leprosy and make Leprosy a
history
Q.111) Which company has created India’s first ever one-of-its-kind Drone with Parachute
Integrated System?
[a] Skylark Dronetech
[b] IdeaForge
[c] Eminent Air
[d] Edall Systems
[e] Amaryllo India

Q.112) New India Assurance (NIA) has launched its “Pay as You Drive” (PAYD) policy with
features like discounts on renewals, coverage beyond distance limit, and enhanced protections
such as nil depreciation, roadside help, return to invoice, etc. The New India Assurance is a
public sector insurance company. Who is the CMD of the New India Assurance?
[a] Neerja Kapur
[b] Kedar Burande
[c] Ramesh Kumar
[d] Neerja Sekhar
[e] Prithul Kumar

Knowledge Nuggets -
• The New India Assurance is a public sector insurance company.
• Other state-owned insurance companies in India -
• Life Insurance Corporation of India
• General Insurance Corporation Of India
• United India Insurance Company Limited
• The Oriental Insurance Company Limited
• National Insurance Company Limited
• Agriculture Insurance Company Of India Limited
Q.113) According to RBI’s data, there were 14.19 lakh micro-ATMs across the country as of
December 2022. Which of the following banks own the highest number of micro-ATMs?
[a] ESAF Small Finance Bank
[b] Fino Payments Bank
[c] Equitas Small Finance Bank
[d] India Post Payment Bank
[e] Utkarsh Small Finance Bank

• According to RBI’s data, there were 14.19 lakh micro-
ATMs across the country as of December 2022.
• Fino Payments Bank owns 3.55 lakh micro-ATMs, over a
quarter of total ATMs.
• SBM Bank India owns the second highest micro-ATMs,
followed by NSDL Payments Bank.
Q.114) On December 1, 2022, RBI had launched the first pilot of the e-rupee retail segment in
eight banks. Which of the following banks has not been chosen in the first phase?
[a] State Bank of India
[b] IDFC First Bank
[c] ICICI Bank
[d] Yes Bank
[e] Canara Bank

Knowledge Nuggets -
• On December 1, 2022, RBI had launched the first pilot of the e-rupee retail segment in eight
banks.
• In the first phase, it will be launched by State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank and IDFC
First Bank in the across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar.
• In the second phase, the pilot will be carried out by Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India,
HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, with the facility being extended to Ahmedabad,
Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Kochi, Lucknow, Patna and Shimla.
Q.115) Who has been appointed as the India country head of Morgan Stanley?
[a] Dhanpreet Kaur
[b] Rajendra Singh
[c] Amarendra Singh
[d] Pankaj Salodia
[e] Arun Kohli

• Morgan Stanley has forecasted India’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at 6.2% in FY24.
• The Economic Survey for 2022-23 projected that India would witness a growth between 6-
6.8% in FY24.
• India will contribute 16% to global GDP growth over 2023-24.
Q.116) Who won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the India UK Achievers Honours?
[a] Manmohan Singh
[b] Narayana Murthy
[c] Pritam Chakraborty
[d] Shekhar Ravjiani
[e] Jatin Das

Q.117) Which brand has appointed Harmanpreet Kaur (captain of Indian women’s cricket team)
as its brand ambassador?
[a] Adidas
[b] Calvin Klein
[c] Puma
[d] Allen Solly
[e] Levi’s

Q.118) Who chairs the Advisory Committee of Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd.?
[a] Venkat Nageshwar Chalasani
[b] V. Ramachandra
[c] T. T. Srinivasaraghavan
[d] L. Murugan
[e] Ritika Singh Verma

• RBI has appointed V. Ramachandra (former Chief General Manager, Canara Bank) as a
member of the Advisory Committee of Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd. (SIFL) and Srei
Equipment Finance Ltd. (SEFL) with immediate effect.
• Other Members -
• Venkat Nageshwar Chalasani (former Deputy Managing Director, State Bank of India) and
• T. T. Srinivasaraghavan (former Managing Director, Sundaram Finance Ltd.)
Q.119) What is the value of Digital Payments Index-September 2022?
[a] 377.46
[b] 415.67
[c] 238.90
[d] 768.56
[e] 890.78

• Reserve Bank of India’s Digital Payments Index rose to 377.46 in September 2022 from
349.30 in March.
• Parameters - (i) Payment Enablers (weight 25%), (ii) Payment Infrastructure – Demand-side
factors (10%), (iii) Payment Infrastructure – Supply-side factors (15%), (iv) Payment
Performance (45%) and (v) Consumer Centricity (5%).
Q.120) Sagar Samrat is an offshore drilling rig facility located in Arabian Sea. Recently, it has
been converted as a Mobile Offshore Production Unit (MOPU), which will handle up to 20,000
barrels per day (BPD) of crude oil and is expected to add 6,000 BPD to India’s production Which
company does the facility belong to?
[a] IOCL
[b] BPCL
[c] HPCL
[d] OIL
[e] ONGC

Q.121) Where was the Gandhisagar Floating Festival, Asia’s first floating festival organized?
[a] Bharuch
[b] Mandsaur
[c] Kakinada
[d] Narsapur
[e] Bhavnagar

Q.122) Where did PVR Cinemas launch “India's first multiplex in an airport complex”?
[a] Chennai
[b] Mormugao
[c] Paradeep
[d] Haldia
[e] Mundra

Q.123) Which state/UT’s Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) launched ‘Bal
Mitra’?
[a] Tamil Nadu
[b] Telangana
[c] Andhra Pradesh
[d] Maharashtra
[e] Delhi

Q.124) General Atomics, a major American energy and defence corporation, has started three
significant projects in India in the field of artificial intelligence, drones and semiconductors.
Which company has collaborated with General Atomics for next generation of technologies in
artificial intelligence?
[a] Tata Elxsi
[b] Bosch
[c] 3rdiTech
[d] 114ai
[e] Saksoft

Q.125) Which has become the first merchant to accept RBI’s Blockchain-based CBDC in-store?
[a] Bajaj Consumer Care
[b] Reliance Retail
[c] Britannia Industries
[d] Emami Ltd
[e] Godrej Consumer Products

Q.126) Recently, Manuela Roka Botey has been appointed as the first female PM of Equatorial
Guinea. What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea?
[a] Malabo
[b] Antananarivo
[c] Lusaka
[d] Mbabane
[e] Porto Novo

• Equatorial Guinea Capital - Malabo (current); Ciudad de la Paz (under construction)
• Equatorial Guinea Currency - Central African CFA franc
• It is a republic.
Knowledge Nuggets -
• There are four countries in the world with Guinea name, which are Equatorial Guinea,
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Papua New Guinea.
• Equatorial Guinea got independence from Spain in 1968.
• Guinea got independence from France in 1958.
• Guinea-Bissau got independence from Portugal in 1974.
• Papua New Guinea got independence from Australia in 1949.
Q.127) What is the theme of World Wetlands Day 2023?
[a] Wetlands Action for People and Nature
[b] Wetlands and Water
[c] Wetlands and Biodiversity
[d] Wetlands and Climate Change
[e] Revive and restore degraded wetlands

Q.128) The ‘Revolutionaries: The Other Story of How India Won its Freedom’ book has won the
Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) Non-Fiction Book Award 2022 (English). Who has written this
book?
[a] Sanjeev Sanyal
[b] Sukant Vatsa
[c] Kedar Burande
[e] Ramesh Kumar

Q.129) Who is the author of “The Last Heroes” book?
[a] Neerja Sekhar
[b] Rabindra Kumar Jena
[c] Sanjiv Shankar
[d] P. Sainath
[e] Nalin Kumar Srivastava

Q.130) In which states will Kotak Mahindra Bank implement the first phase of the RBI’s Digital
Rupee?
[a] Mumbai
[b] Ahmedabad
[c] Delhi
[d] Only A and B
[e] Only A, B, and C

Q.131) Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) has launched National Diagnostics
Catapult (C-CAMP InDx 2.0). When was the platform launched for the first time?
[a] July 2020
[b] August 2021
[c] January 2022
[d] March 2021
[e] July 2022

Q.132) Recently, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) under the Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has partnered with The Development Innovation Lab (DIL) to explore
the opportunities to harness innovation to improve food security, address climate change, and allow
farmers to increase their incomes. The Development Innovation Lab (DIL) was founded by Nobel Laureate
Dr Michael Kremer, University Professor in Economics at ______?
[a] DePaul University
[b] Auburn University
[c] George Mason University
[d] Texas A & M University
[e] University of Chicago

Q.133) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone for India’s 5th
nano urea plant. Where will the plant be set up?
[a] Deoghar
[b] Kalol
[c] Aonla
[d] Phulpur
[e] Bengaluru

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone for India’s 5th nano urea plant
at Jharkhand's Deoghar at a cost of Rs 450 crores.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world's first nano urea plant at Kalol, Gujarat
in 2022.
• Two plants will be set up at Aonla (Bareilly) and Phulpur (Prayagraj) in Uttar Pradesh. One
plant will be set up near Bengaluru in Karnataka.
Knowledge Nuggets -
• At present, the country's urea (conventional) production is 260 lakh tonnes, while around 90
lakh tonnes are imported to meet local demand.
• Target – By 2025, around 60 lakh tonnes of production capacity will be added for
conventional urea, while the output of nano urea is estimated to rise to 44 crores bottles (of
500 ml each) per annum, which will be equivalent to 200 lakh tonnes of conventional urea.
• At present, the capacity of nano urea is 5 crore bottles per year.
• India has set a target of eliminating urea imports by 2025.
Q.134) Which of the following companies has launched VIHANGAM, a web-based portal, along
with a drone and ground control system, for introducing drone technology in coal mines?
[a] Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd
[b] South Eastern Coalfields
[c] Western Coalfields
[d] Central Coalfields
[e] Bharat Coking Coal

Q.135) Which state has launched a helicopter service for high-net-worth individuals and luxury
tourists?
[a] Uttar Pradesh
[b] Sikkim
[c] Goa
[d] Maharashtra
[e] Kerala

Q.136) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Engineer India Ltd have signed an MOU to
develop Waste to Energy and bio-methanation projects in cities with a population of million
plus. The initiative will result in an additional processing capacity of ____ TPD for Bio-
Methanation and _____ TPD for Waste to Energy respectively.
[a] 25,000 and 40,000
[b] 15,000 and 10,000
[c] 30,000 and 50,000
[d] 25,000 and 50,000
[e] 40,000 and 80,000

Q.137) 8th meeting of the US-India Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG) meeting was held in the US
to discuss collaboration in earth and space science as well as global navigation satellite systems,
spaceflight safety and space situational awareness, and policies for commercial space activities. When
was the Group created to expand cooperation in civilian space programs?
[a] 2010
[b] 2020
[c] 2015
[d] 2019
[e] 2005

• India and US will together launch the NASA-India Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission
in 2024.
• NISAR is the first satellite mission to collect radar data in two microwave bandwidth regions,
called the L-band and the S-band, to measure changes in our planet's surface less than a
centimetre across.
Q.138) Which company has received RBI’s approval to increase its stake to 26% in IndusInd
Bank?
[a] Hinduja Group
[b] Tata Group
[c] Bharti Airtel
[d] Infosys
[e] Wipro

Q.139) Central PSU RailTel Corporation of India has received a work order from the State Bank of India
(SBI) for providing 4G LTE connectivity to 15,000 offsite ATMs spread across India. RailTel, a "Mini Ratna
(Category-I)" Central Public Sector Enterprise is an ICT provider and one of the largest neutral telecom
infrastructure providers in the country owning a Pan-India optic fiber network. Who is the CMD of
RailTel?
[a] Nalin Kumar Srivastava
[b] Sanjai Kumar
[c] Gopal Sadhwani
[d] Rajendra Singh
[e] Mihir Kumar Jha

Q.140) Who is the author of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore book?
[a] J.K Rowling
[b] Gaur Gopal Das
[c] Deepak Chopra
[d] Kamlesh Patel
[e] Jeff Kinney

Q.141) What is the theme of Strategic Table Top Exercise of G20?
[a] Synergy to counter Global Cyber Crisis
[b] SHAPE
[c] Camaraderie – Cohesion –Collaboration
[d] DEFENDER
[e] Secure Cyber Environment

Q.142) Government has approved Phase-II of FAME Scheme with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 Crore for a period of 3
years commencing from 1st April 2019. Out of total budgetary support, about 86 percent of fund has been
allocated for Demand Incentive so as to create demand for EVs in the country. According to the Ministry of
Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises’ data, the top five states in India, collectively account for over 56% of
the 0.85 million electric vehicles bought through the scheme. Choose the correct order of states in the
increasing order of their sales.
[a] Maharashtra < Gujarat < Kerala < Tamil Nadu < Punjab
[b] Tripura < Himachal Pradesh < West Bengal < Gujarat < Maharashtra
[c] Andhra Pradesh < Telangana < Odisha < Maharashtra < Tamil Nadu
[d] Rajasthan < Gujarat< Tamil Nadu < Karnataka < Maharashtra
[e] Madhya Pradesh < Gujarat < Odisha < Karnataka < Tamil Nadu

Q.143) A total of ₹7,980 crore has been committed to 99 Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) under the Fund of
Funds Scheme (FFS) for start-ups as on December 31, 2022. The Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) Scheme was
approved and established in ____ with a corpus of Rs _____, with contribution spread over the 14th and 15th
Finance Commission cycle based on progress of implementation, to provide capital to the Indian startups.
_____ has been given the responsibility of choosing the AIFs and overseeing the disbursal of committed
capital.
[a] 2008, Rs 15,000 crore, SEBI
[b] 2019, Rs 35,000 crore, NHB
[c] 2016, Rs 10,000 crores, SIDBI
[d] 2020, Rs 55,000 crores, SBI
[e] 2018, Rs 60,000 crores, Edelweiss Mutual Fund

Q.144) Which state has announced to establish the “Green Hydrogen Hubs” at a cost of Rs 200
crores?
[a] Maharashtra
[b] Kerala
[c] Punjab
[d] Karnataka
[e] Gujarat

Q.145) Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation has built MV Ganga Vihar, a floating
restaurant at the NIT Ghat on the Ganges. Where was India’s first Floating Restaurant
established?
[a] Paradeep
[b] Sirhind
[c] Surat
[d] Vijaydurg
[e] Hazira

Q.146) Yaya Tso, known as birds’ paradise for its beautiful lake located at an altitude of 4,820 metres, has been
proposed as Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site (BHS) under the Biological Diversity Act of 2002. The resolution
was signed after multiple rounds of consultations between the village stakeholders and SECURE Himalaya project to
declare the high-altitude lake and its catchment as a biodiversity heritage site. Under which section of the Biological
Diversity Act, 2002 does the State Government in consultation with local bodies notify the areas of biodiversity
importance as Biodiversity Heritage Sites?
[a] Section 89
[b] Section 37
[c] Section 50
[d] Section 65
[e] Section 48

Q.147) Which state’s police is operating the OPERATION AAG to arrest fugitives?
[a] Madhya Pradesh
[b] Kerala
[c] Uttar Pradesh
[d] Punjab
[e] Assam

Q.148) Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton announced a Global Climate Resilience Fund for
women to fight climate change. The fund will empower women and communities to fight climate change
and help provide new livelihood resources and education. The fund will have a corpus of _____. The
Clinton Global Initiative has been launched with the American Indian foundation, SEWA (Self Employed
Women's Association founded by late activist Ela Bhatt) and other organisations.
[a] $90 million
[b] $60 million
[c] $25 million
[d] $50 million
[e] $35 million

Q.149) How many moons does the Jupiter have?
[a] 67
[b] 89
[c] 75
[d] 82
[e] 92

Q.150) Which has joined the International Solar Alliance as its 113th signatory?
[a] Senegal
[b] Republic of Congo
[c] Mexico
[d] Papua New Guinea
[e] Solomon Islands

• Congo Capital – Brazzaville; Currency
- Central African CFA franc; Official
Language – French
• Majority of its population is
Christian.
• It gained its independence from
France in 1960.
Q.151) Which IIT will be provided with a grant of Rs 242 Crore over a period of five years to
undertake research on Lab Grown Diamonds (LGD)?
[a] IIT-Guwahati
[b] IIT-Kharagpur
[c] IIT-Delhi
[d] IIT-Bombay
[e] IIT-Madras

Q.152) Recently, Supreme Court of India hosted the 73rd anniversary of its establishment. Article 124 of
the Indian Constitution establishes the Supreme Court. Supreme Court of India came into existence on
26th January 1950 and is located on Tilak Marg, New Delhi. This year’s event was aired on social media
platforms and saw ____ Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, who is of Indian origin, as the chief guest.
[a] Papua New Guinea
[b] Singapore
[c] Malaysia
[d] Seychelles
[e] Senegal

Q.153) Who is the chairman of the Haj Committee of India, a statutory body of the Indian
government that organizes Islamic pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia?
[a] Kabir Qureshi
[b] Qasim Aslam
[c] A.P. Abdullakutty
[d] Bilal Mohmmad
[e] Asad Abdella

Q.154) Which ministry has set up a Committee on Digital Competition Law (CDCL) to examine
the need for a separate law on competition in digital markets?
[a] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[b] Ministry of Finance
[c] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[d] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[e] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Q.155) Where has Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Department of
Integrative Medicine?
[a] Apollo Hospitals
[b] Safdarjung Hospital
[c] Asian Institute of Medical Sciences
[d] Billroth Hospitals
[e] Care Hospital

Q.156) Where did the Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone of South India’s
1st Industrial Corridor Project?
[a] Tumakuru
[b] Ballari
[c] Kalaburagi
[d] Vijayapura
[e] Hassan

Q.157) Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala informed Lok Sabha
that India is the highest milk producer in the world contributing 24% of global milk production in the year
2021-22. Milk production of India has registered a ______ percent growth during 2014-15 to 2021-22 and
increased to 22 crore tonne in the year 2021-22 from 14.6 crore tonnes in 2014-15. On the other hand, egg
production has also increased from 78.48 billion in 2014-15 to 129.53 billion in 2021-22, at a growth rate of 8%.
[a] 51%
[b] 10%
[c] 25%
[d] 39%
[e] 40%

Q.158) With which company has Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare signed an MOU to
build a national level digital extension platform under the public private partnership
framework?
[a] Aibono
[b] BigHaat
[c] Bijak
[d] Digital Green
[e] Apna Godam

Q.159) How much is the Per Capita GDP income of Bangladesh for the Financial Year (FY) 2022-
23?
[a] USD 2,793
[b] USD 2,800
[c] USD 2.650
[d] USD 3,400
[e] USD 1,670

Q.160) Recently, Central Government announced its plan to launch the initial public offering (IPO) of the
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) and state-owned engineering consultancy
firm WAPCOS in the 2023-24. Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been given the official responsibility of carrying out
divestment process of CPSEs. Tuhin Kanta Pandey is the secretary of which of the following departments?
[a] Department of Expenditure
[b] Department of Revenue
[c] Department of Economic Affairs
[d] Department of Public Enterprises
[e] Department of Investment and Public Asset Management

MARCH 2023
Q.1) What is the limit of minimum amount per project under the Members of Parliament Local
Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)-2023?
[a] Rs One Lakh
[b] Rs One Lakh and Fifty thousand
[c] Rs Five Lakh and Fifty Thousand
[d] Rs Two Lakh and Fifty Thousand
[e] Rs Five Crore

Q.2) Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the extension of the term of the 22nd Law
Commission of India up to _____?
[a] 30th September 2023
[b] 31st August 2024
[c] 31st October 2023
[d] 31st March 2024
[e] 31st August 2023

Q.3) Recently, INS Nireekshak awarded on-the-spot chief of the naval staff unit citation for deep
sea diving & undertaking rescue operations under the most challenging circumstances. When
was the ship commissioned into the Indian Navy?
[a] 1995
[b] 1985
[c] 1989
[d] 1990
[e] 1991

Q.4) In February 2023, the NSE Indices Ltd, the subsidiary of India’s National Stock Exchange (NSE),
launched the country’s first ever Municipal Bond Index in the backdrop of rising appetite for such
instruments among investors. The index will track the performance of municipal bonds issued by Indian
civic bodies across maturities with an investment-grade credit rating. It currently has ____ municipal
bonds issued by 10 issuers rated AA.
[a] 43
[b] 35
[c] 87
[d] 28
[e] 60

Q.5) Who has been appointed as the Drug Controller General of India?
[a] Rajeev Raghuvanshi
[b] Rajkumar Ranjan Singh
[c] V.M. Kwatra
[d] Ashok Rawat
[e] Ram Rashik Mandal

Q.6) How many pairs are matched correctly with respect to disease elimination targets of India?
1) Leprosy Eliminated - 2019
2) Kala-azar - 2029
3) Tuberculosis – 2025
4) Lymphatic Filariasis – 2027
[a] Only 1
5) Malaria – 2030
[b] Only 2
[c] Only 3
[d] Only 4
[e] Only 5

• Disease elimination targets of India -
o Leprosy Eliminated - 2005
o Kala-azar - 2023
o TB – 2025
o Lymphatic Filariasis/ Elephantiasis – 2027 (Global 2030)
o Malaria – 2030
o AIDS epidemic – 2030
Q.7) Where was the ‘Barisu Kannada Dim Dimava cultural festival’ organized to celebrate
Karnataka’s culture, traditions, and history in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Ek Bharat
Shreshtha Bharat’?
[a] Maharashtra
[b] Assam
[c] Delhi
[d] Kerala
[e] Odisha

Q.8) ____ and _____ will become the first foreign universities to set up their campuses in India
in Gujarat’s GIFT City?
[a] University of Wollongong and Deakin University
[b] University of Colorado and University of Illinois
[c] Humboldt University and Ludwig Maximilian University
[d] University of Oslo and University of Bergen
[e] Aarhus University and Aalborg University

Q.9) Union Minister of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Parshottam Rupala launched
the Phase II of the National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases
(NSPAAD). The Phase II of NSPAAD has been launched under the Pradhan Mantri
Matsya Sampada Yojana. The government has launched the National Surveillance
[a] 2019, NHB
Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases (NSPAAD) in _____ for strengthening the
[b] 2005, CONCOR
farmer-based
[c] 2017, MSAMB disease surveillance system. The objective is to ensure that disease
[a] 2019, NHB
[d] 2013, MPEDA
cases are reported immediately, investigated, and farmers receive scientific
[e] 2008, MPSAMB [b] 2005, CONCOR
assistance. The results of the first phase proved the reduction in revenue losses due
[c] 2017, MSAMB
to diseases, increased farmers’ income and exports. The phase-II will be
[d] 2013, MPEDA
implemented at pan-India, and all the State Fisheries Departments along with
[e] 2008, MPSAMB
______?

Q.10) What is the corpus of Genetic Improvement Program of Penaeus indicus (Indian white
shrimp)-Phase-I scheme?
[a] Rs 50 crores
[b] Rs 25 crores
[c] Rs 20 crores
[d] Rs 40 crores
[e] Rs 75 crores

Q.11) Which state has established India's first government mother milk bank for Orphan
children?
[b] Uttarakhand
[c] Punjab
[d] Delhi
[e] Haryana

Q.12) How much is India’s real GDP estimate for 2022-23, as per the latest 2nd advance
estimate of National Income for 2022-23?
[a] Rs 159.71 trillion
[b] Rs 671.89 trillion
[c] Rs 870.32 trillion
[d] Rs 450.670 trillion
[e] Rs 181.98 trillion

2nd advance estimate of National Income for 2022-23 -
• GDP Growth Rate – 7%
• Real GDP for the year 2022-23 - INR 159.71 trillion (US$1.94 trillion)
• Real gross value added (GVA) at basic prices for 2022-23 - INR 147.12 trillion (US$1.78
trillion) in 2022-23, showing a growth of 6.6% over the previous fiscal.
• Nominal GDP growth rate for 2022-23 - 15.9%
• Nominal GDP for 2022-23 - INR 272.04 trillion ($3.30 trillion)
• Nominal GVA at basic prices - INR 247.07 trillion (US$2.99 trillion) in 2022-23,
registering a growth of 15.2% over previous fiscal
Q.13) According to the Department of Pharmaceuticals’ data, the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadi
Pariyojana has achieved sales of more than ____ in the current financial year which has further led to
savings of approximately ______ to the citizens. Under the scheme, generic medicines available are
priced 50-90% lower than branded offerings. Product basket has also been increased to 1,759 drugs
(generic) and 280 surgical instruments.
[a] Rs 1700 Cr. and Rs 4300 Cr.
[b] Rs 500 Cr. and Rs 2300 Cr.
[c] Rs 1200 Cr. and Rs 7000 Cr.
[d] Rs 2300 Cr. and Rs 5300 Cr.
[e] Rs. 1100 Cr. and Rs. 6600 Cr.

Q.14) Who is the chair of the Supreme Court’s expert committee to investigate the causes of
regulatory failure which led to investors losing crores following Hindenburg Research’s report?
[a] Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul
[b] Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre
[c] Justice Mukesh Shah
[d] Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
[e] Justice Surya Kant

Q.15) Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs has cancelled the Foreign Contribution Regulation
Act (FCRA) licence of the _______ (a prominent public think tank)?
[a] Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)
[b] Centre for Development Studies (CDS)
[c] Centre for Policy Research (CPR)
[d] Centre for Asian Strategic Studies-India (CASS-India)
[e] Centre for Civil Society (CCS)

Q.16) What is the theme of the 8th Raisina Dialogue?
[a] Asia: Regional and Global Connectivity
[b] Navigating the Alpha Centurys
[c] New Geometrics | Fluid Partnerships | Uncertain Outcomes
[d] The New Normal: Multilateralism with Multipolarity
[e] Provocation, Uncertainty, Turbulence: Lighthouse in the Tempest

Q.17) Where is the 'Borthekera' medicinal plant found in India?
[a] Mizoram
[b] Andaman and Nicobar
[c] Meghalaya
[d] Assam
[e] West Bengal

Q.18) Recently, IIT-Guwahati has signed an MoU with Samagra
Shiksha, Assam, (SSA) under the Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan to
develop scientific temper and strengthen students’ ability to
handle challenging environments. The Rashtriya Aavishkar
Abhiyan (RAA) was launched in ____ by Late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul [a] 2012; 5-12 years
Kalam, Former President of India. Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan [b] 2017; 8-17 years
will target students in the age group of ______ and in turn the [c] 2013; 10-18 years
execution of RAA will span across MHRD’s schematic [d] 2015; 6-18 years
[e] 2005; 5-18 years
interventions of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.

Q.19) Which country has launched the Senior Mission Leaders’ (SML) course to prepare senior
personnel for future roles and responsibilities as mission leaders in United Nations (UN)
peacekeeping operations, enabling them to plan, manage, and lead such missions?
[a] Japan
[b] Belgium
[c] UK
[d] Italy
[e] Germany

Q.20) How much penalty has been imposed on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) by SEBI
for violating regulations pertaining to data entries of Sikkim-based clients?
[a] Rs 10 lakh
[b] Rs 5 lakh
[c] Rs 2 lakh
[d] Rs 6 lakh
[e] Rs 4 lakh

Q.21) Where has Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Information and Broadcasting Anurag
Singh Thakur launched Yuva Utsava - India@2047?
[a] Ropar
[b] Kharagpur
[c] Lucknow
[d] Guwahati
[e] Kolkata

Q.22) Who is the MD of IFFCO?
[a] U S Awasthi
[b] Alkesh Kumar Sharma
[c] Amit Agrawal
[d] Bhuvnesh Kumar
[e] Simmi Chaudhary

Q.23) Which countries are organizing the Freedom Shield exercise, a computer-simulated
command post training?
[a] Japan and Philippines
[b] US and UAE
[c] UAE and Oman
[d] South Korea and US
[e] Egypt and Israel

Q.24) Which country does Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski belong to?
[a] Belarus
[b] Estonia
[c] Germany
[d] Moldova
[e] Serbia

Q.25) What is India’s rank in the Liberal Democracy Index as per V-Dem's Democracy Report
2023?
[a] 103
[b] 45
[c] 78
[d] 97
[e] 113

Q.26) Recently, RBI launched two key surveys - Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH) and
Consumer Confidence Survey (CCS) - for the month of March 2023. The results of these surveys provide
"useful inputs" for the central bank's bi-monthly monetary policy. The IESH aims at capturing subjective
assessments on price movements and inflation, based on their individual consumption baskets, across
_____ cities.
[a] 23
[b] 19
[c] 50
[d] 67
[e] 20

Q.27) Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy, RK Singh, has launched the South Asia
Distribution Utility Network (SADUN) to modernise distribution of utilities in South Asia via
knowledge sharing among the region's discoms. SADUN is a joint initiative of the Ministry of
Power, Power Finance Corporation, and international organization. Identify the organization.
[a] JICA
[b] USAID
[c] KfW
[d] EIB
[e] UKAN

Q.28) Food and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said that all the states should implement the SMART-
PDS, which is a technological driven initiative. SMART-PDS is a system where smart ration cards are
issued to beneficiaries of public distribution system, and ration is given through fair price shops on
production of the smart ration card by any member of the beneficiary family. What does “M” stand for in
the full form of SMART?
[a] Medium
[b] Modernization
[c] Masked
[d] Manual
[e] Migrant

Q.29) AIRS Fellowship has been launched by India, in collaboration with ______?
[a] Austria
[b] Albania
[c] Andorra
[d] Australia
[e] Argentine

Q.30) Where are the pyramid-like structures known as Moidams located in India?
[a] Assam
[b] Meghalaya
[c] Odisha
[d] West Bengal

Q.31) Where is Mina Salman seaport located?
INS TRIKAND
[a] Bahrain
[b] Oman
[c] Saudi Arabia
[d] India
[e] Bangladesh

Q.32) Which edition of the Middle East Energy 2023 was organized at Dubai World Trade
Centre?
[a] 48th
[b] 53rd
[c] 27th
[d] 33rd
[e] 40th

Q.33) Recently, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has decided to start exclusive
Research Grants for Women Scientists under CSIR-ASPIRE and an exclusive portal in this regard
will be available from April 1, 2023. The total budget of a research proposal including research
fellow’s stipend should generally not exceed the limit of ______.
[a] Rs 10-15 lacs
[b] Rs 20-25 lacs
[c] Rs 25-30 lacs
[d] Rs 30-35 lacs
[e] Rs 50 lacs

Q.34) US has handed over NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) to ISRO. Which aircraft
of the US was used to transport the spacecraft to India?
[a] C-17
[b] F-16
[c] F-35
[d] F-22
[e] OA-1K

Q.35) Recently, the Central Government has launched the PUShP initiative to ensure greater
availability of power during the peak demand season. What does “S” stand for in the full form
of PUShP?
[a] Sustain
[b] Summarise
[c] Solve
[d] Surplus
[e] Stall

Q.36) Which state has launched ‘Aarogya Mahila’ scheme, women’s health programme, to
provide medical services to women at the health centres for free of cost?
[a] Telangana
[b] Maharashtra
[c] Madhya Pradesh
[d] Gujarat
[e] Odisha

Q.37) Which state/UT has begun the commercial cultivation of Mulethi (Liquorice in English) for
the first time?
[b] Kerala
[c] Sikkim
[d] Tripura
[e] J&K

Q.38) Which of the following states is implementing the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana (price
difference payment scheme) for horticulture farmers?
[a] Punjab
[b] Madhya Pradesh
[c] West Bengal
[d] Both A and B
[e] Both B and C

Q.39) Which state has launched the Livelihoods Cluster Development initiative under the
‘Mukhya Mantri Janajati Jeebika Mission’ to invest Rs 500 crore for empowering tribal
communities in the state?
[a] Odisha
[b] Tripura
[c] Meghalaya
[d] West Bengal
[e] Maharashtra

Q.40) How many districts are there in Madhya Pradesh?
[a] 53
[b] 67
[c] 45
[d] 38
[e] 29

Q.41) Which bank has launched the 'Unpause Initiative', a programme designed to assist
women who have taken a career break for any reason and are now ready to return to the
workforce?
[a] Union Bank of India
[c] Bank of Baroda
[d] Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
[e] Equitas Small Finance Bank

Q.42) Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect
with regards to the MSME Competitive (LEAN) scheme?
1) Under the MSME Competitive (LEAN) scheme, the
Centre’s contribution will be 90% of the implementation
cost
[a] Only 1 statement is correct
2) The scheme aims to provide handholding and
[b] Only 1 and 2 are correct
consultancy support for the lean manufacturing [c] Only 2 statements are correct
3) The scheme has been divided into three parts – basic, [d] All are incorrect
intermediate, and advance [e] None are incorrect

Q.43) As announced by the Central Govt, the sale of only gold jewelry with HUID shall be
permitted from 1st April 2023. HUID stands for Hallmark Unique Identification. It is a ____ digit
alphanumeric code consisting of alphabets and numbers. HUID is stamped at the BIS-certified
Assaying and Hallmarking Centre.
[a] Fourteen
[b] Six
[c] Five
[d] Seven
[e] Five

Q.44) In March 2023, the Hon’ble Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R
K Singh launched the Star-rated appliances program and the iDEEKSHA Portal at the 21st
Foundation Day of Bureau of Energy Efficiency in New Delhi on March 1. What does ‘D’ stand
for in the full form of iDEEKSHA?
[a] Deceleration
[b] Demarcation
[c] DE marketisation
[d] Deindustrialization
[e] Decarbonization

Q.45) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has approved three Centre of Excellence for
Horticulture Crops under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
Considering the above statement, identify the correctly matched pair.
1) Kamalam – Gujarat
2) Mango – Odisha
[a] Only 1
3) Vegetable – Goa
[b] Only 2
[c] Only 3
[d] Only 1 and 2
[e] Only 2 and 3

Q.46) Lockheed Martin, the US-based defence and aerospace giant, and Tata Group have signed
an agreement to commence production of fighter wing shipsets at their joint venture, Tata
Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL), located in _____. Under the MOU, both
entities will produce 29 fighter wing shipsets by 2025.
[a] Meerut
[b] Gwalior
[c] Hyderabad
[d] Amethi
[e] Surat

Q.47) How much is India’s share in the global arms imports during 2018-22, as per SIPRI’s
“Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2022” report?
[a] 11%
[b] 23%
[c] 15%
[d] 8%
[e] 12%

Q.48) Which of the following is the top-most landslide prone area, as per the Landslide Atlas of
India?
[a] Palakkad
[b] Rajauri
[c] Thrissur
[d] Tehri Garhwal
[e] Rudraprayag

• Hyderabad-based National Remote Sensing
Centre (NRSC) of ISRO has released the
“Landslide Atlas of India”.
Q.49) Which company has recently received the ‘payment aggregators’ licence from RBI in
March 2023?
[a] PhonePe
[b] Mobikwik
[c] Paytm
[d] Google Pay
[e] ZestMoney

Q.50) Where was "The Elephant Whisperers” documentary shot?
[a] Anamala Tiger Reserve
[b] Kalakkad Tiger Reserve
[c] Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
[d] Srivilliputtur Megamalai Tiger Reserve
[e] Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

Q.51) Where did Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari flag off India’s 1st 100%
methanol-powered prototype truck?
[a] Bengaluru
[b] Hyderabad
[c] Gwalior
[d] Chennai
[e] Chandigarh

Q.52) Who is the secretary-general of Australia India Trade Association (AITA)?
[a] Vineet Rai
[b] Keshav Mishra
[c] Ramesh Kumar
[d] Chandra Sekhar
[e] Neerja Sekhar

Q.53) Which company has received the contract from the Ministry of Defence for undertaking
refitting of Sindhukirti submarine?
[a] Bombay Dockyard
[b] ABG Shipyard Limited
[c] Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
[d] Hindustan Shipyard Limited
[e] Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited

Q.54) Which edition of the La Perouse multilateral exercise will be held in the Indian Ocean
Area in 2023?
[a] 3rd
[b] 7th
[c] 10th
[d] 2nd
[e] 5th

Q.55) Which bank has launched the ‘Blossom Women’s Savings Account’ with 7% per annum
interest rate with monthly interest credit?
[a] Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
[b] Suryoday Small Finance Bank
[c] Janalakshmi Small Finance Bank
[d] A U Small Finance Bank
[e] Fincare Small Finance Bank

Q.56) RBI has granted an ‘Infrastructure Finance Company’ (IFC) status to Indian
Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA). It was earlier classified as
‘Investment and Credit Company’ (ICC). Considering the above statement, identify
the correct statement(s).
1) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is a Mini Ratna
(Category – I) Enterprise under the administrative control of Ministry of New and
[a] Only 1
Renewable Energy (MNRE) [b] Only 1 and 2
2) IREDA will keep contributing towards Govt. of India’s target of 500 GW installed [c] Only 3
[d] Only 2
capacity of non-fossil fuels by 2035 [e] Only 2 and 3
3) It was established as an NBFC in 1987 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860

Q.57) Who has been appointed as the MD of LIC?
[a] Sukant Vatsa
[b] Tablesh Pandey
[c] Ritika Singh Verma
[d] Chandra Sekhar
[e] Neerja Sekhar

Q.58) University Grants Commission has developed the UTSAH portal to track the qualitative
reforms by the higher education institutions (HEIs) in the country. The portal was launched to
monitor the implementation of NEP 2020 in the HEIs. What does “U” stand for in the full form
of UTSAH?
[a] Undergraduate
[b] Underlying
[c] Undertaking
[d] Undermine
[e] Underpriviledged

Q.59) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the Central Government will
continue the ___ year interest-free loans to state governments for one more year. The
enhanced capex of Rs ____lakh crore for infrastructure development is equivalent to 3.3% of
the GDP.
[a] 30, Rs 25 lakh crore
[b] 25, Rs 30 lakh crore
[c] 75, Rs 45 lakh crore
[d] 50, Rs 10 lakh crore
[e] 80, Rs 45 lakh crore

Q.60) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)-NITI Aayog launched ATL Sarthi, a comprehensive self-monitoring
framework to strengthen the Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL). It provides a Monitoring and Evaluation
framework to enhance the performance of ATLs. It has four pillars which will ensure the performance
enhancement of ATLs through regular process improvements. Where will the project be launched on a
pilot basis?
[a] Karnataka
[b] Gujarat
[c] Andhra Pradesh
[d] Only A and C

Q.61) Government of India and the World Bank have signed an agreement for the construction
of Green National Highway Corridors Project (GNHCP) in an aggregate length of 781 km. The
World Bank’s support is USD 500 million against total project cost of USD 1288.24 million.
Which states will be the beneficiaries of the project?
[b] Andhra Pradesh
[c] Rajasthan
[d] Uttar Pradesh
[e] All of the Above

Q.62) Where was the Vote Fest 2023 organized to create awareness on the election process?
[a] Hyderabad
[b] Bengaluru
[c] Gwalior
[d] Indore
[e] Surat

Q.63) Which state has become the first state in the country to start 'Resham Keet Bima' scheme
for protecting its sericulturists (a producer of raw silk)?
[b] Uttarakhand
[c] Gujarat
[d] Assam

Q.64) Which state celebrates Yaoshang festival?
[a] Manipur
[b] Nagaland
[c] Tripura
[d] Assam

Q.65) Where is the Madhav National Park located?
[a] Shivpuri district
[b] Narmadapuram district
[c] Kalimpong district
[d] Jalpaiguri district
[e] Alipurduar district

Q.66) Identify the correct statement(s) with regards to the ‘Basic Animal Husbandry
Statistics 2022’.
1) It analyses only Two Major Livestock Products (MLPs) for the year 2021-22,
namely meat and dairy products
2) As per the statistics, annual growth rate of meat production in India is 5.62%
[b] Only 3 and 4
3) The total production of egg stands at 199.06 billion nos
4) Rajasthan (45.91%), Jammu and Kashmir (23.19%), Gujarat (6.12%), Maharashtra [d] Only 2 and 5
(4.78%) and Himachal Pradesh (4.33%) are the top 5 producers of milk [e] Only 2, 3, and 5
5) The per-capita availability of milk is 444 gram/day during 2021-22 increased by 17
gram/day over previous year.

Q.67) Which country hosted the 19th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting?
[a] Vietnam
[b] Thailand
[c] Philippines
[d] Cambodia
[e] Japan

Q.68) Which country hosted the 146th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly?
[a] Qatar
[b] Bahrain
[c] Saudi Arabia
[d] UAE
[e] Oman

Q.69) Recently, the state-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has sold 2% of its equity stake
in NMDC. How much stake does LIC hold in NMDC at present?
[a] 11.69%
[b] 12.34%
[c] 17.89%
[d] 19.23%
[e] 20.98%

Q.70) Which company has introduced a Sustainable Equity Fund to invest in companies which
are leading in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)?
[a] PNB MetLife
[b] Bajaj Finserv
[c] DSP Investment Managers
[d] IDFC AMC
[e] Edelweiss Asset Management

Q.71) Ministry of Finance has amended the Prevention of Money Laundering (Maintenance of Records)
Rules for widening the scope of Know your Customer (KYC) norms to include Politically Exposed Persons
(PEPs), non-profit organisations (NPOs) and those dealing in virtual digital assets (VDA) as reporting
entities. The Ministry has also lowered the ownership percentage from ____ to ___ in a reporting entity
for the purpose of PMLA rules.
[a] 27% to 10%
[b] 30% to 12%
[c] 50% to 25%
[d] 25% to 10%
[e] 60% to 15%

Q.72) Who has been appointed as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Tajikistan?
[a] Vinay Kaushal
[b] Chandra Sekhar
[c] Rabindra Kumar Jena
[d] KR Parvathy
[e] Sanjiv Shankar

Q.73) When is the International Day of Women Judges observed?
[a] March 31
[b] March 8
[c] March 12
[d] March 10
[e] March 17

Q.74) WHO has given “Partnership for Healthy Cities 2023” Award to five cities. Which of the
following cities was given the award?
[a] Montevideo
[b] Buenos Aires
[c] Santiago
[d] Bogotá
[e] Quito

Q.75) Which Indian airport is mentioned in the World’s Top 100 Airports 2023?
[a] Chennai International Airport
[b] Kempegowda International Airport
[c] Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
[d] Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport
[e] Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport

Q.76) What is the venue of 2024 World Para Athletics Championships?
[a] Netherlands
[b] France
[c] Ireland
[d] Japan
[e] Germany

Q.77) Where was the First Senior Officials Meeting of the SAI20 Engagement Group under
India's G20 Presidency organized?
[a] Delhi
[b] Imphal
[c] Bhopal
[d] Indore
[e] Guwahati

Q.78) Which country’s space commission delegation, led by CEO Dr Mohammed Saud Al-
Tamimi, visited India to hold discussions on space cooperation?
[a] South Africa
[b] Kazakhstan
[c] Saudi Arabia
[d] UAE
[e] Iran

Q.79) Which country hosted the two-day international conference of Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO) on “Shared Buddhist Heritage”?
[a] Uzbekistan
[b] Kazakhstan
[c] India
[d] China
[e] Tajikistan

Q.80) Which state organized the 3rd Divya Kala Mela?
[a] Gujarat
[b] Madhya Pradesh
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Uttar Pradesh
[e] Punjab

Q.81) Which state has recently given approval to the 10% horizontal reservation to the
statehood activists in the state government job?
[b] Assam
[c] Arunachal Pradesh
[d] Uttarakhand
[e] Gujarat

Q.82) Which Indian ship participated in the Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with French
Navy in the Arabian Sea?
[a] INS Makar
[b] INS Beas
[c] INS Pralaya
[d] INS Sahyadri
[e] INS Kirpan

Q.83) Signature Bank belongs to which country?
[a] Singapore
[b] UK
[c] France
[d] Switzerland
[e] USA

Q.84) What is the value of e-rupee in circulation as of February 28, as per the finance minister
Nirmala Sitharaman?
[a] Rs 110 crore
[b] Rs 50 crore
[c] Rs 80 crore
[d] Rs 130 crore
[e] Rs 120 crore

Q.85) How much is the export of millet in India in 2021-22?
[a] $74 million
[b] $80 million
[c] $52 million
[d] $64 million
[e] $44 million

Q.86) Which country has received approval from RBI to Special Rupee Vostro Accounts for
bilateral trade settlement?
[a] Tanzania
[b] Saudi Arabia
[c] South Africa
[d] Namibia
[e] UAE

Q.87) Which company has bagged the 1st GreenCo Silver rating by CII for its sustainable mining
operations?
[a] NMDC
[b] Hindustan Zinc
[c] Hindalco Industries
[d] Bharat Aluminum Company
[e] Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation

Q.88) What is the theme of International Day of Forests 2023?
[a] Forests and sustainable production and consumption
[b] Forests and Biodiversity: Too precious to lose
[c] Healthy Forest for healthy people
[d] Forests and Education
[e] Forests and Health

Q.89) Where is the Nepal-India Literature Festival organized?
[a] Chennai
[b] Mumbai
[c] Pune
[d] Meerut
[e] Bangalore

Q.90) Which state has announced to provide ₹1000 monthly assistance to eligible women heads
of families w.e.f. September 2023?
[a] Tamil Nadu
[b] Gujarat
[c] Telangana
[d] Andhra Pradesh
[e] Maharashtra

Q.91) Ugadi is a Hindu festival, which is celebrated on March 22, 2023. Ugadi is also known as
Yugadi. Which states celebrate Ugadi as their New Year Day?
[a] Andhra Pradesh
[b] Karnataka
[c] Telangana
[d] Only A and B

Q.92) Which country organized Elevate- a pitching series in Dubai for providing a platform for
startups to connect with investors and global counterparts?
[a] UAE
[b] India
[c] Singapore
[d] Vietnam
[e] UK

Q.93) When is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination observed?
[a] March 21
[b] September 15
[c] April 15
[d] May 12
[e] February 27

Q.94) Where is the Rani's Girls Hockey Turf located?
[a] Tamil Nadu
[b] Madhya Pradesh
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Uttar Pradesh
[e] Gujarat

Q.95) Where did the inauguration ceremony of Asia’s largest 4-metre International Liquid
Mirror Telescope take place?
[a] Rourkela
[b] Devasthal
[c] Ahmedabad
[d] Pune
[e] Surat

Q.96) What is the theme of World Water Day 2023?
[a] Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible
[b] Valuing Water
[c] Water and Climate Change
[d] Accelerating Change
[e] Leaving No One Behind

Q.97) Where was the C-PACE centre set up?
[a] Indian Institute of Material Management
[b] Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam
[c] India School of Business
[d] Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs
[e] Faculty of Management Studies

Q.98) Where is India’s first National Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS)
set up?
[a] Ghaziabad
[b] Noida
[c] Gwalior
[d] Faridabad
[e] Gurugram

Q.99) Which state has launched a unique human-driven initiative, named "Gajamitra (Friends of
Elephants)" to check the rising incidents of human-elephant conflict?
[a] West Bengal
[b] Kerala
[c] Karnataka
[d] Maharashtra
[e] Gujarat

Q.100) Which of the following places will have India’s first PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions
and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park?
[a] Kohima
[b] Dimapur
[c] Kutch
[d] Virudhunagar
[e] Thane

Q.101) Where is the world’s first inclusive disabled park established?
[a] Cardiff
[b] Cornwall
[c] Dublin
[d] Glasgow
[e] Nagpur

Q. 102) Which e-commerce platform has signed an MOU with Ministry of Rural Development to
onboard rural women entrepreneurs in various states to launch and grow their businesses
online?
[a] Amazon
[b] Meesho
[c] Flipkart
[d] IndiaMART
[e] Nykaa

Q. 103) India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA) and IBRAFE have signed an MoU at the
recently held sixth edition of the Pulses Conclave in Mumbai. Which country does IBRAFE
belong to?
[a] Mexico
[b] Brazil
[c] Argentine
[d] Poland
[e] Guatemala

Q. 104) Tokamak Energy has developed “Demo4” super magnet to test the nuclear fusion power
plants. It is the world’s first set of “super” magnets that can be used for testing nuclear fusion
power plants. Which country does Tokamak Energy belong to?
[a] UK
[b] France
[c] Denmark
[d] USA
[e] Germany

Q. 105) Where is India’s Ola Electric Mobility Pvt. planning to build world’s largest electric
vehicle hub?
[a] Kerala
[b] Karnataka
[c] Tamil Nadu
[d] Gujarat
[e] Maharashtra

Q. 106) Where was the “International Bio-resource Conclave” organized?
[a] Shillong
[b] Guwahati
[c] Imphal
[d] Gangtok
[e] Dibrugarh

Q. 107) Which state has launched the Yadgir multi-village drinking water supply scheme under
the Jal Jeevan Mission?
[a] Meghalaya
[b] Kerala
[c] Gujarat
[d] Karnataka
[e] Assam

Q. 108) What is the GST rate on pre-packaged Rab?
[a] 5%
[b] 12%
[c] 18%
[d] 8%
[e] 28%

• GST Council has decided to reduce GST rates on pencil sharpeners, jaggery, and examination
institutions.
• GST on pencil sharpeners will be 12% from 1 March. Earlier, it used to be 18%.
• The GST rate on Rab (liquid jaggery) has been slashed from 18% to Nil if sold loosely. And, if
pre-packaged and labelled, it will attract 5% GST.
Q. 109) Which state has signed an MOU with the United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) for implementing Urban Cooling Programme in the state?
[a] Uttar Pradesh
[b] Tamil Nadu
[c] Bihar
[d] Maharashtra
[e] Rajasthan

Q.110) What is the unemployment rate of February 2023 as per the Centre for Monitoring
Indian Economy (CMIE)?
[a] 7.65%
[b] 7.45%
[c] 7.23%
[d] 7%
[e] 6.92%

Q.111) Where was the 3rd Regional Workshop on Development of Sustainable and Responsible
Tourist Destinations organized?
[a] Hyderabad
[b] Indore
[c] Jaipur
[d] Shimla
[e] Gulmarg

Q.112) Who is the Mission Director of Mission LiFE?
[a] Sandeep Mahatme
[b] Sivakumar K.B.
[c] Avneesh Gupta
[d] Yugal Joshi
[e] Prasad Nair

Q.113) Where was the India-Denmark silver exhibition organized?
[a] Hyderabad
[b] Bangalore
[c] Chennai
[d] Lucknow
[e] Delhi

Q.114) Which of the following schemes has been highlighted in the ILO-UNICEF's “More than a
billion reasons: The urgent need to build universal social protection for children” report?
[a] Mission Poshan
[b] PM Cares for Children
[c] Mission Vatsalya
[d] Mission Shakti
[e] Unnati Scheme

Q.115) Where is the world’s first bamboo-made crash barrier (200 metre) installed?
[a] Norway
[b] Singapore
[c] India
[d] Thailand
[e] Denmark

Q.116) Where was the second meeting of Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) held
under G20 India Presidency?
[a] Hyderabad
[b] Chennai
[c] Mumbai
[d] Indore
[e] Guwahati

Q.117) Where was the first-of-its-kind 'SCO B2B Conference and Expo on Traditional Medicine'
held?
[a] Guwahati
[b] Surat
[c] Vadodara
[d] Machilipatnam
[e] Prayagraj

Q.118) How many women won the “Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023”?
[a] 43
[b] 36
[c] 78
[d] 56
[e] 25

• Ministry of Jal Shakti has organized the “Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023”, to honour the
women champions of the rural water and sanitation sector.
• Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Catch the Rain 2023 was also launched at the award ceremony.
• 36 women WASH (Water, sanitation and health) Champions were conferred with the
‘Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023’.
• They were awarded for their exceptional contribution in the implementation of Swachh
Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM-G), Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the
Rain (JSA-CTR).
Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Catch the Rain 2023 -
• Purpose – to conserve rainwater
• Theme 2023 - Source Sustainability for Drinking Water.
• Tag line: Catch the rain, where it falls, when it falls.
• Catch the Rain is a Jan Andolan campaign to encourage all stakeholders to create rainwater
harvesting structures.
• The campaign is implemented by the National Water Mission (NWM), Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Q.119) Which of the following has become the first metro in India to accept digital currency for
parking facilities?
[a] Delhi Metro
[b] Bengaluru Metro
[c] Kochi Metro
[d] Mumbai Metro
[e] Pune Metro

Q.120) The Ministry of ports, shipping, and waterways has provided in-principle approval to
four floating jetty projects in Karnataka and four floating jetty projects in Tamil Nadu, under its
Sagarmala Programme. With these four additional projects in Karnataka, there is a total of ____
floating jetty projects in the state.
[a] 8
[b] 10
[c] 4
[d] 11
[e] 7

Q.121) With which country has India signed an audio-visual co-production agreement under
which private, quasi-government or governmental agencies of the two countries enter contracts
to produce films together?
[a] Bangladesh
[b] Maldives
[c] Australia
[d] Japan
[e] Germany

Q.122) How much liquidity has RBI infused into the banking system via the 14-day Variable Rate
Repo (VRR) auction in March 2023?
[a] ₹82,650 crore
[b] ₹56,890 crore
[c] ₹34,347 crore
[d] ₹67,980 crore
[e] ₹42,500 crore

Q.123) Who is Asia's first woman loco pilot?
[a] Surekha Yadav
[b] Priya Sharma
[c] Kamlesh Bhattacharya
[d] Shiva Devnagar
[e] Ritika Chauhan

Q.124) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the Central Government will
continue the ___ year interest-free loans to state governments for one more year. The
enhanced capex of Rs ____lakh crore for infrastructure development is equivalent to 3.3% of
the GDP.
[a] 30, Rs 25 lakh crore
[b] 25, Rs 30 lakh crore
[c] 75, Rs 45 lakh crore
[d] 50, Rs 10 lakh crore
[e] 80, Rs 45 lakh crore

Q.125) According to the National Statistics Office (NSO) data, the per capita income in terms of
net national income, in current prices, stood at ______in 2022-23 with a growth rate of 15.8%
over the previous year.
[a] ₹2,89,000
[b] ₹1,72,000
[c] ₹89,000
[d] ₹1,59,000
[e] ₹1,98,000

Q.126) Recently, the Central Govt has approved the additional central assistance of over Rs
1,816 crore under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to five states which were
affected by the floods, landslides, and cloud bursts in 2022. Which of the following states is not
a beneficiary of this amount?
[a] Assam
[c] Himachal Pradesh
[d] Karnataka
[e] Meghalaya

Q.127) Recently, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation has said that India will be
contributing 33% of the world’s total milk production by 2033-34. India’s milk production will
reach 330 million metric tonnes per annum. How much is the current milk production of India?
[a] 150 million litres per day
[b] 147 million litres per day
[c] 239 million litres per day
[d] 109 million litres per day
[e] 126 million litres per day

Q.128) Where will the meeting of the SCO Heads of Tourism Administrations 2024 be held?
[a] Kazakhstan
[b] Uzbekistan
[c] Russia
[d] China
[e] India

Q.129) Recently, the Ministry of Textiles has approved the setting up of 7 Mega Integrated
Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks with a total outlay of Rs. 4,445 crores. Identify the
correct pair of states which are eligible for grant under this scheme?
[a] Assam-Kerala
[b] Karnataka-West Bengal
[c] Himachal Pradesh-Jammu and Kashmir
[d] Punjab-Uttarakhand
[e] Telangana-Gujarat

Q.130) Recently, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Global Millets (Shree
Anna) Conference’ in New Delhi. Alongside the meeting, the Union Agriculture Minister
Narendra Singh Tomar held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from various countries like
Guyana, Suriname, Zambia, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka. APEDA was the nodal agency for
organizing the conference. During the conference, APEDA has formulated a robust strategy to
increase India’s millets exports to achieve ________ by 2025. [a] USD 450 million
[b] USD 200 million
[c] USD 500 million
[d] USD 100 million
[e] USD 80 million

Q.131) How much is the budgetary outlay of PLI Scheme for Speciality Steel?
[a] Rs. 6,322 crores
[b] Rs 7,800 crores
[c] Rs 9,200 crores
[d] Rs 2,345 crores
[e] Rs 6,450 crores

Q.132) Recently, VA Tech Wabag, a water technology firm, has won a Rs 800 crore project
funded by the World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Where will the
project be launched?
[a] Maldives
[b] Sri Lanka
[c] Nepal
[d] Bhutan
[e] Bangladesh

Q.133) Identify the correct statement(s) with regards to the recently released ‘The What, Why and How of the World
Water Crisis: Global Commission on the Economics of Water Phase 1 Review and Findings’ report.
1) The report placed Brazil at the top, where food supply would be reduced by 22.4%, followed by Argentine by 19.4%
2) As per the report, India will face a reduction of over 30% in food supply due to water and heat stress in 2030
3) The report has been released by the Global Commission on the Economics of Water (GCEW).
4) The Global Commission on the Economics of Water (GCEW) is convened by the Government of the Denmark and
facilitated by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
[a] Only 1 and 2
[b] Only 1, 2, and 3
[c] Only 3
[d] Only 3 and 4
[e] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4

Q.134) Where is the second Sustainable Finance Working Group meeting held?
[a] Indore
[b] Udaipur
[c] Jaipur
[d] Gwalior
[e] Bangalore

Q.135) Recently, Tamil Nadu Millet Mission has been launched for a period of 5 years. The
mission will provide subsidies for bringing millet cultivation to fallow lands and crop
diversification to millets in 50,000 acres. What is the budget of the mission?
[a] Rs 40 crores
[b] Rs 65 crores
[c] Rs 25 crores
[d] Rs 50 crores
[e] Rs 82 crores

Q.136) How much extended fund facility has been approved for Sri Lanka by the Executive
Board of the International Monetary Fund?
[a] $10 billions
[b] $5 billions
[c] $2 billions
[d] $3 billions
[e] $1.5 billions

Q.137) How many members were added by Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) in
the month of January 2023?
[a] 14.86 lakh
[b] 23.45 lakh
[c] 10.56 lakh
[d] 18.79 lakh
[e] 13.24 lakh

Q.138) In March 2023, the ‘City Finance Rankings 2022’ portal (www.cityfinance.in/rankings) has
been launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Which of the following
statement(s) is/are correct with regards to the City Finance Rankings? [a] Only 1, 2, and 3
1) The ‘City Finance Rankings 2022’ was launched by Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister [b] Only 3 and 4
Housing and Urban Development in 2023 [c] Only 2 and 4
2) The ULBs are assessed on 15 indicators across three key municipal finance assessment [d] Only 1 and 2
[e] Only 2, 3, and 4
parameters
3) Resource Mobilization, Expenditure Performance, Fiscal Governance, Infrastructure
development, Public Health Management Systems are the key parameters of this assessment
4) The cities will be ranked based on their scores under any one of the following four population
categories: (i) Above 4 million (ii) Between 1-4 million (iii) 100K to 1 million (iv) Less than 100,000.

Q.139) IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company (IndiaFirst) has received final approval from SEBI to
launch its initial public offering (IPO). Which of the following banks is the promoter of this life
insurance company?
[a] IDFC First
[b] Indian Bank
[c] Bank of India
[d] Bank of Baroda
[e] RBL Bank

Q.140) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the Vedic Heritage portal for
helping researchers in deeper understanding of the Vedic knowledge tradition and help the
common people to have a general understanding of the ancient scriptures. Which of the
following institutions hosts the platform?
[a] Delhi College of Arts and Commerce
[b] Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
[c] Ashoka University
[d] PSG College of Arts and Science
[e] Indira Gandhi National Open University

Q.141) Which state has launched ‘Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana’, a mega scheme
aimed at encouraging commercial plantation?
[a] Chhattisgarh
[c] Punjab
[d] Haryana
[e] Delhi

Q.142) Which company has developed the ‘INS Androth’?
[a] L&T
[b] GRSE
[c] BEL
[d] BEML
[e] GSL

Q.143) How many countries participated in the AFINDEX- 2023 exercise?
[a] 16
[b] 24
[c] 20
[d] 19
[e] 12

Q.144) Recently, INS Sujata, a ship based at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, visited Port
Maputo as part of Overseas Deployment from March 19-21. Where is the port located?
[a] Mozambique
[b] Oman
[c] UAE
[d] Sri Lanka
[e] Japan

Q.145) National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) has signed an MoU
with the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to extend its support to Millets’ initiatives. Under the
collaboration, NAFED has started extending marketing linkage to Millets-centric Startups, setting up a
Millet Corner in NAFED Bazaar Retail Stores, installation of Millet Vending Machines across Delhi-NCR.
National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) was established on the
auspicious day of Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October 1958. Who is the chair of NAFED?
[a] Bijender Singh
[b] Kedar Burande
[c] Chandra Sekhar
[e] Vikram Sahay

Q.146) Where was the two-day G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG)
Conference organized?
[a] Kolkata
[b] Dibrugarh
[c] Guwahati
[d] Madras
[e] Pune

Q.147) Indian Higher Education Meet 2023 will be held at Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is being conducted under
the aegis of the Study in India programme in Dhaka. The ‘Study in India’ programme is a flagship project
launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in ____. The programme is designed to
encourage and invite the global student community to pursue their higher education in India.
[a] 2019
[b] 2011
[c] 2018
[d] 2022
[e] 2021

Q.148) Recently, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal launched the
‘Green Tug Transition Programme’. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with regards to the
program?
1) The ‘Green Tug Transition Programme’ aims to have green tugs in all major ports by 2030.
2) Under the ‘Green Tug Transition Programme’, 50% of all the Tugs are likely to be converted into Green
Tugs by 2035
3) India aims to reduce Carbon emissions per ton of cargo handled by ports in India by 50% by 2035
[a] Only 1 and 2
[b] Only 2 and 3
[c] Only 2
[d] None are correct
[e] All are correct

Q.149) Central Government has launched a digitised claim settlement module — DigiClaim —
under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to help farmers receive the disbursed
amount electronically like in the case of PM-Kisan. In how many states is the module launched,
in its initial phase?
[a] Six
[b] Eight
[c] Nine
[d] Five
[e] Four

Q.150) Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL) has collaborated with ‘MeitY Start-
up Hub’ to organize a Hackathon for Indian tech start-ups to find solutions to address the challenges
of tolling and traffic management on the National Highways in India. The jury, which shortlisted top
5 applicants in the hackathon, included senior officials from NHAI, MeitY and _____?
[a] IIT Delhi
[b] IIT Bangalore
[c] IIT Calcutta
[d] IIT Madras
[e] IIT Guwahati

Q.151) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has extended the subsidy of Rs ____ per LPG
cylinder for a period of one year under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. The subsidy will be
provided to the beneficiaries for up to ____ refills per year. Government had launched Pradhan
Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in ____ to provide deposit-free LPG connections to adult women of poor
households.
[a] 200; 12; 2016
[b] 500; 11; 2019
[c] 400; 10; 2018
[d] 500; 12; 2015
[e] 300; 12; 2017

Q.152) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav
launched the Aravalli Green Wall Project, a major initiative to make the 5 km buffer area around
the Aravalli Hill Range green in four states. In which state is the project launched in the initial
phase?
[a] Only Haryana
[b] Only Gujarat
[c] Only Rajasthan
[d] Both Haryana and Gujarat
[e] Both Rajasthan and Haryana

Q.153) The Central government has raised the daily wage rates under the Mahatma Gandhi
National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) by up to 10.4% for FY24 from a year
before. In absolute terms, the daily wages have been raised in the ₹7-26 range. Which state
received the highest increase in the wage rate for FY24?
[a] Telangana
[b] Gujarat
[c] West Bengal
[d] Andhra Pradesh
[e] Rajasthan

Q.154) Where was the second Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group meeting?
[a] India Habitat Centre
[b] Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre
[c] Hyderabad International Convention Centre
[d] Indian Cultural Heritage Centre
[e] Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre

Q.155) From which company is Ministry of Defence procuring two Integrated Electronic Warfare
Systems under the Project Himshakti at an overall cost of approximately Rs 3,000 crore?
[a] BEML Ltd
[b] Bharat Electronics Limited
[c] Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
[d] Goa Shipyard Limited
[e] Munitions India Limited

Q.156) UNDP and Green Climate Fund have signed a new Accreditation Master Agreement
(AMA) to deliver vital climate finance to countries in critical decade for action. The AMA would
extend the partnership between UNDP and GCF up to ____?
[a] 2027
[b] 2030
[c] 2025
[d] 2029
[e] 2035

Q.157) What is IIT-Bombay’s rank in the Engineering and Technology category of QS World
University Rankings by Subject 2023?
[a] 52nd
[b] 47th
[c] 88th
[d] 27th
[e] 33rd

Subject World’s Best India’s Best
Arts & Humanities Harvard University -
Engineering and Technology Massachusetts Institute of IIT-Bombay (47th rank)

Technology (MIT) IIT-Delhi (48th rank)
Life Sciences & Medicine Harvard University -
Natural Sciences Harvard University Mathematics (Sub-category in

Natural Sciences)
IIT-Bombay (92nd)
IIT-Madras (98th)
Social Sciences & Management Harvard University -
Q.158) Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with regards to the
Synthesis Report on IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report 2023? [a] Only 1, 2, and 3
1) The Synthesis Report (SYR) integrates the main findings of the Sixth Assessment
Report (AR6), which was released in 2021-22 [d] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4
2) The AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023 summarizes five years of reports [e] Only 1, 2 and 4
on global temperature rises, fossil fuel emissions and climate impacts

3) As per the report, GHG emissions will lead to increasing global warming in the
near term, and it's likely this will reach 1.5°C between 2030 and 2035
4) At present, the global temperature is around 1.1°C and current climate policies
are projected to increase global warming by 3.2°C by 2100

Q.159) Which multilateral agency has announced to invest Rs 600 crore in a new last mile
mobility (LMM) company set up by Mahindra & Mahindra?
[a] JBIC
[b] IFC
[c] KfW
[d] EIB
[e] AIIB

Q.160) Where are RBI’s ‘Greenfield Data Centre’ and ‘Enterprise Computing & Cybersecurity
Training Institute’ being developed?
[a] Mumbai
[b] Lucknow
[c] Bhopal
[d] Delhi
[e] Bhubaneswar

Q.161) Who chairs IFSCA’s committee formed to encourage the Indian fintech and startups
domiciled abroad to relocate to GIFT IFSC?
[a] M. S. Sahoo
[b] G. Padmanabhan
[c] Ashish Kumar Chauhan
[d] Sundararaman Ramamurthy
[e] Anuj Kumar

Q.162) What is the limit on deposit in Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme?
[a] Rs 5 lakh
[b] Rs 2 lakh
[c] Rs 3 lakh
[d] Rs 10 lakh
[e] Rs 7 lakh

Q.163) Which national park hosted the Gaj Utsav 2023?
[a] Ranthambore National Park
[b] Kanha Tiger Reserve
[c] Bandipur National Park
[d] Kaziranga National Park
[e] Sariska Tiger Reserve

Q.164) Who heads the Finance Ministry’s panel to suggest reforms in the National Pension
Scheme?
[a] B.N. Bhaskar
[b] TV Somanathan
[c] Ram Rashik Mandal
[d] Pankaj Choudhary
[e] Kumar Ravikant Singh

Q.165) In which state has Quality Council of India launched its first of its kind Gunvatta Sankalp?
[a] Maharashtra
[b] Uttar Pradesh
[c] Madhya Pradesh
[d] Telangana
[e] Gujarat

Q.166) Which has become the first state to pass the Right to Health Bill?
[a] Madhya Pradesh
[b] Gujarat
[c] Andhra Pradesh
[d] Rajasthan
[e] Tamil Nadu

Q.167) What is the new Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute for 2023-24 season?
[a] Rs 2330
[b] Rs 4560
[c] Rs 3289
[d] Rs 4890
[e] Rs 5050

Q.168) Which organization has released the “The Triple Threat” report?
[a] WHO
[b] UNESCO
[c] UNICEF
[d] WEF
[e] UN-DESA

Q.169) Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct in relation to the World Happiness Report 2023?
1) UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network has been releasing this report annually since 1978
2) The parameters of the report include social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of
corruption
3) This year, the report has reduced the number of countries assessed from 146 in 2022 to 136 in 2023
4) Lithuania is the new entrant in the top 20 of this report.
[b] Only 2, 3 and 4
[c] Only 1 and 2
[d] Only 1, 3, and 4
[e] Only 2 and 3

• UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network has released the World Happiness Report
2023.
• The report has been released annually since 2012 as part of the International Day of
Happiness celebration (March 20).
• Total countries - 136 countries
• Parameters - social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption
• Top ranker – Finland, followed by Denmark
• Lithuania (in Europe) is the new entrant in the Top 20 countries at the 20th rank.
• In 2022, India ranked 136th position out of 146 countries.
• India is ranked behind Nepal, China, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
• Bottom ranker – Afghanistan
Q.170) Recently, Dilma Rousseff has been elected as the head of New Development Bank (NDB).
Which country does he belong to?
[a] UAE
[b] Uruguay
[c] Egypt
[d] Brazil
[e] South Africa

Q.171) Who has won the “GenNext Entrepreneur” award at the 12th edition of its ‘Forbes India
Leadership Awards 2023’?
[a] Anil Manibhai Naik
[b] Abhay Soi
[c] Isha Ambani
[d] CK Venkatraman
[e] Skyroot Aerospace

Q.172) Recently, G20 Expert Group on Strengthening Multilateral Development Banks has been
constituted under G20 India’s Presidency. The panel would ascertain the scale of funding required by
and from MDBs for addressing their and member countries' increased financing needs for SDG and
transboundary challenges. Who among the following is the convenor of this expert group from
India?
[a] TV Somanathan
[b] Anantha Nageswaran
[c] Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar
[d] N K Singh
[e] Sanjeev Sanyal

Q.173) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has constituted a task force to make
India a ‘product developer and manufacturing nation’. The task force will be chaired by
additional secretary (MeitY), Bhuvnesh Kumar with joint secretary (electronics), Amitesh Kumar
Sinha as the member convenor. What is the strength of this panel?
[a] 16
[b] 9
[c] 12
[d] 7
[e] 13

Q.174) Which state has received $108 million loan from World Bank to improve disaster
preparedness and enhance flood forecasting?
[a] Assam
[b] West Bengal
[c] Odisha
[d] Tamil Nadu
[e] Telangana

Q.175) Where is the Gandhamardan hill located?
[a] Odisha
[b] Chhattisgarh
[c] Madhya Pradesh
[d] Jharkhand
[e] Tripura

Q.176) Who chairs the Department of Consumer Affairs’ newly constituted committee to
monitor the stock of Tur held by importers, millers, traders, and other such entities?
[a] Nidhi Khare
[b] S.S Nakul
[c] Sernya Bhutia
[d] Neeraj Mishra
[e] Sanjay Malhotra

Q.177) What is the score of India in the Global Terrorism Index 2023?
[a] 7.175
[b] 6.819
[c] 5.678
[d] 4.123
[e] 6.897

• Institute of Economics and Peace has released the Global Terrorism Index 2023 (10th
edition).
• Total countries - 163 countries
• Most affected country - Afghanistan
• India’s rank – 13th (score 7.175)
Q.178) Which company has launched industry’s first ‘Anywhere Cashless’ feature for health
insurance policyholders?
[a] ICICI Lombard General Insurance
[b] Acko General Insurance
[c] Future Generali India Insurance
[d] Go Digit General Insurance
[e] HDFC ERGO General Insurance

Q.179) Which company has received the Reserve Bank of India’s approval to commence
operations as an NBFC Account Aggregator (AA) in March 2023?
[a] CRIF Connect Private
[b] TCI Finance Limited
[c] Sri Chakra Infoways Ltd
[d] Midland Industries Ltd
[e] Kaveri Projects Ltd

Q.180) Who has been appointed as the CMD of Cotton Corporation of India?
[a] Inderjeet Arora
[b] Lalit Kumar Gupta
[c] Sukant Vatsa
[d] Prithul Kumar
[e] Dhanpreet Kaur

Q.181) Which metro was honored with the prestigious Asia Book of Records certification for
three different categories?
[a] Nagpur Metro
[b] Delhi Metro
[c] Hyderabad Metro
[d] Bengaluru Metro
[e] Pune Metro

Q.182) Where was the First Meeting of G20-Chief Science Advisers Roundtable held?
[a] Shimla
[b] Ramnagar
[c] Pasighat
[d] Silchar
[e] Lachung

Q.183) Which state has received a $363 million loan to provide clean drinking water supply to 2
million rural households in the state through a piped water connection in their homes?
[a] Karnataka
[b] West Bengal
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Madhya Pradesh
[e] Gujarat

Q.184) Choose the incorrect pairs.
1) Inderkilla National Park – Himachal Pradesh
2) Madhav National Park – Madhya Pradesh
3) Kudremukh National Park - Karnataka
4) Silent Valley National Park - Kerala [a] Only 2 and 4
5) Pench National Park – Uttar Pradesh [b] Only 1 and 3
[d] Only 5

Q.185) Where is the Port Antsiranana located?
[a] Madagascar
[b] Bahrain
[c] Argentine
[d] Spain
[e] Philippines

Knowledge Nuggets –
• Capital of Madagascar –
Antananarivo
• Currency of Madagascar –
Ariary
• Government type – Unitary
semi-presidential republic
Q.186) In March 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Azerbaijan
and Tajikistan as Malaria-free countries for achieving elimination of malaria in their
territories. In light of the above statement, which of the following statement(s) is/are [a] Only 1, 2, and 3
correct? [b] Only 3
1) Now, a total of 41 countries and 1 territory have been certified as malaria-free by [c] Only 2 and 3
WHO, including 21 countries in the European Region. [d] All are incorrect
2) 11 countries are classified as high-burden-high-initiative for malaria. [e] None is incorrect
3) India aims to eliminate malaria by 2030.

4) Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, India, Mali,
Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania are the 11
high-burden-high-initiative for malaria.

Q.187) Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has released a report titled “Blueprint for realising India’s E-
Commerce Exports Potential”. India’s merchandise imports for the fiscal year ending March 2023 are estimated
to touch US $710 billion, up from $613 billion in FY2022, an increase of over 15.8% over last year. As per the
report, India’s major importing partner is China. From China, India has imported $102.6 billion worth of goods
in various sectors like textiles, plastics, chemicals etc. Which sector accounts for the major proportion of
Chinese imported products in India?
[a] Textile
[b] Agriculture
[c] Electronics
[d] Chemicals
[e] Metals

Q.188) What is the rank of India in “The Passport Index 2023” of Arton Capital?
[a] 71
[b] 68
[c] 103
[d] 45
[e] 87

• Arton Capital has released “The Passport Index 2023”.
• Top – UAE (score 181)
• India’s rank – 71st, shared with Tajikistan and Zimbabwe
Q.189) World Food Program of FAO has released “The State of School Feeding Worldwide 2022”. The
State of School Feeding worldwide publication is issued every two years and uses the best available data
sources to provide an overview of coverage, implementation practices and costs of school-based health
and nutrition programmes worldwide. The report lauds the work done by the School Meals Coalition.
When was the initiative launched?
[a] 2018
[b] 2015
[c] 2019
[d] 2021
[e] 2016

Q.190) The Department of Financial Services (DFS) had given __________ to the State Bank of
India as part of recapitalisation exercise in FY18. The information was given in the Compliance
Audit Report No. 1 of 2023 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Union
Government (Economic and Service Ministries - Civil) for the year ended March 2021.
[a] Rs 8,800 crore
[b] Rs 4,500 crore
[c] Rs 6,700 crore
[d] Rs 3,200 crore
[e] Rs 5,600 crore

APRIL 2023
Q.1) Recently, the Parliament has passed the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2023 to amend the Competition Act, 2022.
Which of the following is the correct statement(s) about the Bill?
[a] The bill gives the power to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to penalise entities found engaging in anti-
competitive behaviour based on their domestic turnover
[b] Companies will have to seek CCI’s approval for mergers and acquisitions, in case a deal’s value is worth more than Rs
4,000 crore
[c] The bill has also reduced the time limit for approval of mergers and acquisitions from the existing 210 days to 150 days
[d] The bill gives the power to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to conduct inspection of companies found
suspicious of anti-competitive activities
[e] The bill mandates the tech companies to seek CCI’s prior approval for actualizing expansion, merger, acquisitions or any
type of operational changes

Q.2) With which European country has India collaborated to create a real-time early warning
system for floods?
[a] France
[b] UK
[c] Denmark
[d] Norway
[e] Finland

Q.3) Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
1) IMPRESS - To encourage inclusive growth and development of various sectors
2) ShaGun - To encourage social science research in policy relevant areas
3) ENSURE - To capture and showcase innovations and progress in Elementary Education
4) Sagar-Setu – To provide real-time information on activities and enable digital payments
5) Jan Samarth - To make subsidy payment process better, simpler and transparent
[a] 1
[b] 2
[c] 3
[d] 4
[e] 5

• IMPRESS Portal - To encourage social science research in policy relevant areas so as to
provide vital inputs in policy-formulation, implementation and evaluation.
• ShaGun Portal - To capture and showcase innovations and progress in Elementary Education
sector of India by continuous monitoring of the flagship scheme-Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.
• ENSURE portal - to make this payment process better, simpler and transparent.
• Jan Samarth - To encourage inclusive growth and development of various sectors by guiding
and providing them right type of government benefits through simple and easy digital
processes
Q.4) Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro & Small Enterprises has been revamped with effect from 1 April
2023. The new changes include reduction of annual guaranteed fee for loans up to ______from a peak
rate of 2% per annum to as low as 0.37% per annum. Fill in the blank from the options given below.
[a] Rs 2 crore
[b] Rs 4 crore
[c] Rs 1.5 crore
[d] Rs 5 crore
[e] Rs 1 crore

Q.5) Who has been felicitated with the Sehkari Kisan Gaurav Samman 2023?
[a] Keshav Sangwan
[b] Rajesh Sazwan
[c] Neerja Sekhar
[d] Gopal Sadhwani
[e] Pankaj Salodia

Q.6) Which product from Himachal Pradesh has got the protected geographical indication (PGI)
tag from the European Commission?
[a] Kullu Shawl
[b] Himachali Kala Zeera
[c] Kangra Tea
[d] Kinnauri Shawl
[e] Chamba Rumal

Q.7) Which company has developed the 3rd generation man-portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile
(ATGM), Amogha-III?
[a] Bharat Dynamics Ltd
[b] MTAR Technologies
[c] BEML
[d] Paras Defence and Space Technologies
[e] Bharat Forge Ltd.

Q.8) Which country has been removed from the list of "High-Risk Third Countries” by the
European Union?
[a] Namibia
[b] Zimbabwe
[c] Iran
[d] Pakistan
[e] Uganda

Q.9) Who is mentioned on the list of astronauts on the Artemis II mission?
[a] Christina Koch
[b] Jasmin Moghbeli
[c] Joan Elizabeth Higginbotham
[d] Frank Borman
[e] Alan Shepard

Q.10) Which of the following is not among the pillars of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023?
1) Export promotion through collaboration - Exporters, States, Districts, Indian Missions
2) Incentive to Remission
3) Reduction in the emission intensity of GDP
4) Emerging Areas – E-Commerce Developing Districts as Export Hubs and streamlining SCOMET policy
5) Ease of doing business, reduction in transaction cost and e-initiatives
[a] 1
[b] 2
[c] 3
[d] 4
[e] 5

Q.11) The Foreign Trade Policy 2023 focuses on streamlining the SCOMET policy to strengthen
their exports and imports. What does ‘M’ stand for in the full form of SCOMET?
[a] Market
[b] Marginal
[c] Monetize
[d] Material
[e] Mark

Q.12) What is the tagline of UCO Bank?
[a] Honours Your Trust
[b] Relationships beyond Banking
[c] Ek Parivar Ek Bank
[d] Together we can
[e] Your own Bank

Q.13) Which FinTech company has partnered with Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), as
part of its CSR initiative, to equip women entrepreneurs with domain knowledge as well as the
financial and technical know-how needed to fulfil their business goals?
[a] BharatPe
[b] PhonePe
[c] Zestmoney
[d] Onecard
[e] Lendingkart

Q.14) Which bank has launched Whatsapp banking services, in collaboration with Airtel?
[a] Ujjavan Small Finance Bank
[b] Bank of Baroda
[c] Equitas Small Finance Bank
[d] India Post Payments Bank
[e] DBS Bank

Q.15) Which bank has launched ‘digiportfolio’, an investment solution based on the risk
appetite of the investor?
[a] DBS Bank India
[b] UCO Bank
[d] Indian Overseas Bank
[e] Union Bank of India

Q.16) How many Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) were signed by Central Board of Direct
Taxes with Indian taxpayers in FY 2022-23?
[a] 95
[b] 113
[c] 78
[d] 55
[e] 49

Q.17) Pincode is the e-commerce app of which company?
[a] PhonePe
[b] Paytm
[c] IndiaMART
[d] FirstCry
[e] AJIO

Q.18) What is the interest rate on Kisan Vikas Patra in Q1 of FY24?
[a] 6.9%
[b] 7.5%
[c] 7.2%
[d] 7.9%
[e] 6.3%

Q.19) Which organization releases the India Development Update (IDU) report?
[a] International Monetary Fund
[b] Morgan Stanely
[c] Goldman Sachs
[d] European Investment Bank
[e] World Bank

Q.20) Who is the CEO and MD of Tata Power?
[a] Praveer Sinha
[b] Sukant Vatsa
[c] Bappa Dey
[d] Kapendra Dubey
[e] Shashi Gambhir

Q.21) India has become the first country in the world to develop its own sophisticated mathematical
model to track the spread of tuberculosis (TB) cases. In consideration of the above statement, which of
the following is the correct statement?
[a] According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India's TB incidence rate per 100,000 population
was 210 in 2021
[b] According to the Indian TB model for 2022 estimated that the TB incidence rate per 100,000
population was 108
[c] As per the India’s model estimates, India’s rate of reduction in TB cases was 22%
[d] The global rate of reduction is 23%
[e] All are correct

Q.22) Recently, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), under
University Grants Commission, has partnered with NASA to develop artificial intelligence-based
model for predicting solar storms. Which country does the Inter-University Centre for
Astronomy and Astrophysics belong to?
[a] Australia
[b] India
[c] Germany
[d] UK
[e] France

Q.23) Which company has developed the Dhawan-II cryogenic rocket engine?
[a] Bellatrix Aerospace
[b] Skyroot Aerospace
[c] Agnikul Cosmos
[d] Astrome Technologies
[e] Vesta Space Technology

Q.24) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has announced a plan to add ____ GW of
renewable energy capacity in the next 5 years to achieve its target of 500 GW of clean energy by
2030.
[a] 100
[b] 250
[c] 300
[d] 280
[e] 400

Q.25) Central Govt has reached the highest-ever GI registrations in 2022-23 by completing 33
new GI registrations under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection)
Act 1999. How many products are GI tagged now after this inclusion?
[a] 465
[b] 367
[c] 522
[d] 167
[e] 239

Q.26) Who is the chair of the 14-member committee formed by the Union Housing and Urban
Affairs Ministry to examine stalled real estate projects and recommend ways to complete
them?
[a] Vijay Kumar Saraswat
[b] Urvashi Prasad
[c] Gopal Dutt
[d] Amitabh Kant
[e] Shashi Singh

Q.27) Which state has launched India’s first Cool Roof Policy 2023-2028?
[a] Madhya Pradesh
[b] Maharashtra
[c] Tamil Nadu
[d] Telangana
[e] Gujarat

Q.28) Recently, United Kingdom has announced to become the 12th member of the
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Identify the correct statement with regards to the Comprehensive and Progressive
Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). [a] Only 1
1) Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is [b] Only 1 and 2
a free trade agreement (FTA) between Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, [c] Only 2
[d] Only 2 and 3
Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, New Zealand, Singapore and Vietnam.
[e] Only 3
2) Inclusion of UK is the bloc’s first expansion since its inception.
3) The regional trade bloc came into effect in 2015. The bloc accounts for 13% of the
world’s income.

Q.29) Which of the following issues is the “Washington Treaty” related to?
[a] Establishment of World Bank and IMF
[b] Promotion of shared responsibilities in relation to importation of hazardous chemicals
[c] Protection of the ozone layer
[d] Regulating treaties between states
[e] Establishment of North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Q.30) Which state has topped in the larger states’ category of the 3rd edition of the India Justice
Report (IJR) 2022?
[a] Tamil Nadu
[b] Karnataka
[c] Kerala
[d] Andhra Pradesh
[e] Odisha

Q.31) What is the tenure of the “Amrit Mahotsav FD” scheme of IDBI Bank?
[a] 444 days
[b] 500 days
[c] 655 days
[d] 680 days
[e] 400 days

Q.32) Which has become the first bank in the country to open a Special Rupee Vostro Account
through its corresponding bank in Malaysia i.e., India International Bank of Malaysia?
[b] Bank of India
[c] IDBI Bank
[d] Bank of India

Q.33) Recently, the State Bank of India (SBI) has extended its "WECARE" Senior Citizens' Term
Deposit program for a period of up to June 30, 2023. The interest rate offered under the scheme
is 7.5% for tenure ranging from 5 years to 10 years. When was the product introduced by SBI?
[a] 2003
[b] 2019
[c] 2020
[d] 2014
[e] 2016

Q.34) Which bank launched ‘Digital Dukaan’, a comprehensive digital solution to empower
merchants to accept payments through various digital modes and manage their day-to-day
business digitally?
[a] IDFC First Bank
[b] HDFC Bank
[c] Bank of India
[d] Axis Bank
[e] Bank of Baroda

Q.35) Who has been appointed as the executive director of RBI in April 2023?
[a] Kedar Burande
[b] Jyoti Mehta
[c] Deba Prasad Tripathy
[d] Neeraj Nigam
[e] Rohit Anand

Q.36) Who has been appointed as the 40th President of FICCI Ladies Organization?
[a] Krishna Rajendran
[b] Meghna Makhija
[c] Latika Vasnik
[d] Sudha Shivakumar
[e] Meenakshi Prasad

Q.37) Who has been appointed as the Managing Director & CEO of Axis Securities for a tenure
of 3 years?
[a] Rohit Anand
[b] Pranav Haridasan
[c] Sonika Khattar
[d] Kuldeep Tickoo
[e] Suresh Kumar

Q.38) When is the International Day of Conscience observed?
[a] April 10
[b] April 5
[c] April 7
[d] April 3
[e] April 17

Q.39) Which NPO has won the Children’s Champion Award 2023 in the health and nutrition
category?
[a] Tapoban
[b] Pragti Education
[c] Akshaya Patra Foundation
[d] ISCI Foundation
[e] Butterflies India

Q.40) Who was conferred "Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur" (Knight of the Legion of Honour)
by French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain?
[a] Sourav Singh Bhadouria
[b] Ashish Shukla
[c] Harish Kumar Roy
[d] Kiran Nadar
[e] Priyanka Garg

Q.41) With which country has India signed the Defense Cooperation Agreement to set up and
expand Military Cooperation between both countries?
[a] Romania
[b] UAE
[c] France
[d] Belgium
[e] Uruguay

Q.42) With which OTT platform has Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting signed a
deal to stream TV shows and movies produced by government-run studios?
[a] Netflix
[b] Amazon
[c] Jio Cinema
[d] Zee5
[e] Hotstar

Q.43) Which state has introduced the first solar-powered tourist vessel named 'Sooryamshu’ to
boost the state tourism?
[a] Karnataka
[b] Andhra Pradesh
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Kerala
[e] Chhattisgarh

Q.44) As per a newspaper report published in April 2023, Union Cabinet has approved the
signing of a tripartite agreement with the German development bank, KfW, for securing a loan
for the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) project being implemented by the _____?
[a] Maharashtra State Electricity Board
[b] Gujarat State Electricity Board
[c] Delhi State Electricity Board
[d] Kerala State Electricity Board
[e] Uttarakhand State Electricity Board

Q.45) Recently, the World Trade Organization has released the “Global Trade
Outlook 2023” report. Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect about
the report?
1) The world merchandise trade volume is projected to grow 1.7% in 2023 before [a] Only 1 and 2
picking up to 3.2% in 2024 [b] Only 2, 3 and 4
2) The value of world merchandise trade rose 12% to US $ 25.3 trillion in 2022
[d] Only 4
3) The value of world commercial services trade increased 15% in 2022 to US$ 6.8
trillion
4) Digitally delivered services exports were worth US$ 3.82 trillion in the same
year.

Q.46) What was the growth rate of bank’s credit on a year-on-year basis in 2022-23, as per RBI’s
data?
[a] 15%
[b] 9.8%
[c] 7.9%
[d] 6.3%
[e] 8.7%

Q.47) What is Indira Gandhi International Airport’s position in the Airports Council
International’s world’s busiest airports for passengers in 2022?
[a] 13th
[b] 22nd
[c] 9th
[d] 10th
[e] 8th

Q.48) In its bi-monthly policy of April 2023, RBI has announced to launch a secured web-based
centralised portal named ‘PRAVAAH’ to simplify and streamline application processes. The portal
will show time limits for deciding on the applications/approvals sought. This measure will bring
greater efficiencies into regulatory processes and facilitate ease of doing business for the regulated
entities of RBI. What does “V” stand for in the full form of PRAVAAH?
[a] Verification
[b] Vilification
[c] Virulent
[d] Validation
[e] Vindication

• RBI will launch a secured web-based centralised portal
named ‘PRAVAAH’ (Platform for Regulatory Application,
Validation and AutHorisation) to simplify and streamline
application processes.
• The portal will show time limits for deciding on the
applications/approvals sought. This measure will bring
greater efficiencies into regulatory processes and facilitate
ease of doing business for the regulated entities of RBI.

Q.49) Recently, India has been elected to the UN Statistical Commission by the UN Economic and Social
Council (ECOSOC). South Korea was another country to win the other seat in the Asia Pacific States
category. The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of the six principal organs of the UN
System, which was established by the UN Charter in 1945. The Statistical Commission is the highest body
dealing with international statistical activities and is responsible for standards setting in the field of
statistics. What is the tenure of India in this commission and when did India join the commission last
[a] 4 years; 2004
time?
[b] 2 years; 2014
[c] 5 years; 2013
[d] 6 years; 2001
[e] 1 year; 2019

Q.50) Which state has been awarded as the best performing state among north-eastern states
in the implementation of e-procurement in April 2023?
[a] Tripura
[c] Meghalaya
[d] Nagaland
[e] Mizoram

Q.51) Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the Indian Space Policy 2023?
[a] India aims to increase the value of Indian space industry to $10 billion by 2030
[b] India aims to increase the expenditure on the research and development to $2 billion
[c] India aims to leverage the private sector by increasing its value to $5 billion by 2035
[d] India aims to increase its share in the global space market from 2% to 10%
[e] India aims to reduce the cost of space mission and satellite launches by 2025

Q.52) Recently, the 8th Anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana was celebrated in 2023.
The scheme was launched in 2015 to facilitate easy collateral-free micro-credit of up to Rs 10 lakh to
non-corporate, non-farm small and micro-entrepreneurs. Since its inception, the scheme has
sanctioned around _____ in 40.82 crore loan accounts. About ____ of accounts under the scheme
belong to women entrepreneurs and ____ of accounts belong to entrepreneurs of SC/ST and OBC
categories respectively. [a] Rs 12.5 trillion; 12%; 39%
[b] Rs 23.2 trillion; 68%; 51%
[c] Rs 15.6 trillion; 78%; 12%
[d] Rs 20.9 trillion; 78%; 22%
[e] Rs 16.8 trillion; 67%; 11%

Q.53) Which country has received the Standby Credit Facility worth USD 200 million from India?
[a] Bhutan
[b] Senegal
[c] Nepal
[d] Sri Lanka
[e] Bangladesh

Q.54) Identify the correct statement from the options given below.
[a] Diplomatic relations between India and Bhutan were established in 1968
[b] The Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation was signed between India and Bhutan in 1949
[c] India has been extending financial assistance to Bhutan for its Five-Year Plans
[d] Only A and B

Q.55) Recently, the Ministry of Education has released the draft of the “National Curriculum
Framework for School Education 2023”. When was the last National Curriculum Framework for
School Education launched?
[a] 2005
[b] 2013
[c] 2009
[d] 2010
[e] 2006

Q.56) How many total enrolments were registered under the National Pension Scheme and Atal
Pension Scheme respectively, as per the latest data released in April 2023?
[a] 16 lakhs and 1.19 crore
[b] 75 lakhs and 1 crore
[c] 35 lakhs and 1 crore
[d] 55 lakhs and 75 lakhs
[e] 1.19 crore and 20 lakhs

Q.57) Which article of the constitution provides for the setting up of a Finance Commission?
[a] Article 248
[b] Article 280
[c] Article 300
[d] Article 187
[e] Article 119

Q.58) What is the estimated number of tigers as per the latest tiger census 2022?
[a] 3,167 tigers
[b] 2,189 tigers
[c] 2.460 tigers
[d] 3,109 tigers
[e] 5,600 tigers

Q.59) Where was the Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE)-2023 organized?
[a] Bhopal
[b] Mysore
[c] Delhi
[d] Surat
[e] Gandhinagar

Q.60) Which state has launched a new project ‘Sanjeevani’ to provide quality treatment to
livestock in a time-bound manner?
[a] Uttarakhand
[b] Maharashtra
[c] Uttar Pradesh
[e] West Bengal

Q.61) Where was the ‘First International Quantum Communication Conclave’ organized?
[a] Delhi
[b] Gwalior
[c] Surat
[d] Gandhinagar
[e] Chennai

Q.62) Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with regards to ‘vibrant villages
program’?
1) The scheme has a central funding component of ₹4,800 crore.
2) 2,967 villages in 46 blocks of 19 districts have been chosen under the scheme
3) In the first phase, 662 villages have been identified as priority on coverage, which includes
455 villages in Sikkim. [a] Only 1
[b] Only 1 and 2
[c] Only 2 and 3
[d] Only 3
[e] Only 2

Q.63) Who has won the World Chess Armageddon Asia & Oceania event held in Berlin,
Germany?
[a] Garry Kasparov
[b] D Gukesh
[c] Fabiano Caruana
[d] Wesley So
[e] Pentala Harikrishna

Q.64) Daniil Medvedev won the Miami Open for his fourth title of the year and 19th overall.
Who was defeated by Medvedev at the Miami Open?
[a] Jannik Sinner
[b] Pete Sampras
[c] Carlos Alcaraz
[d] Andre Agassi
[e] Andy Murray

Q.65) Where is the Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management located?
[a] Mumbai
[b] Pune
[c] Chandigarh
[d] Amritsar
[e] Bangalore

Q.66) Which Indian state has chaired “first-of-its-kind digital” cabinet meeting from Kyoto,
Japan?
[a] Tamil Nadu
[b] Kerala
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Odisha
[e] Telangana

Q.67) Where is the Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre located?
[a] Madhya Pradesh
[b] Uttar Pradesh
[c] Karnataka
[d] Assam
[e] Punjab

Q.68) Which state/UT will organise the Eat Right Millet Mela (ERMM)?
[a] Delhi
[b] Ladakh
[c] Jammu and Kashmir
[d] Puducherry
[e] Lakshadweep

Q.69) Which city houses India’s first 3D-printed house?
[a] Ahmedabad
[b] Raichur
[c] Chennai
[d] Bengaluru
[e] Mumbai

Q.70) Which country developed the kamikaze drone?
[a] Saudi Arabia
[b] Iran
[c] North Korea
[d] Turkey
[e] Azerbaijan

Q.71) ‘MF Hydra’ is the ‘World’s first’ liquid hydrogen-powered ferry’. Which country houses the
ferry at present?
[a] Norway
[b] Netherlands
[c] Denmark
[d] Finland
[e] Sweden

Q.72) “Ofek-13” spy satellite belongs to which country?
[a] Israel
[b] UAE
[c] Germany
[d] Belgium
[e] Moldova

Q.73) US Navy’s guided-missile destroyer USS Milius conducted a navigational rights and
freedoms mission in the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands. The islands are a disputed
archipelago between China and ____ in the South China Sea?
[a] Japan
[b] Philippines
[c] Indonesia
[d] Thailand
[e] Australia

Q.74) Which country has launched the Golden Licence initiative for incentivizing investments
and job creation?
[a] UAE
[b] Bahrain
[c] Finland
[d] South Africa
[e] Brazil

Q.75) What is the corpus of the Corporate Debt Market Development Fund?
[a] Rs 25,000 crore
[b] Rs 14,000 crore
[c] Rs 33,000 crore
[d] Rs 40,000 crore
[e] Rs 50,000 crore

Q.76) Recently, NSE Indices Ltd, a subsidiary of National Stock Exchange (NSE), has launched India’s
first ever Real Estate Investment Trusts (Reits) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) Index.
The new index— Nifty Reits and InvITs index—aims to track the performance of Reits and InvITs that
are publicly listed and traded on the NSE. What is the base year of this index?
[a] 2017
[b] 2019
[c] 2020
[d] 2018
[e] 2015

Q.77) What is the interest rate on General Provident Fund for the April to June 2023 quarter?
[a] 6.5%
[b] 7.1%
[c] 8.7%
[d] 4.5%
[e] 6.6%

Q.78) Who is the author of “Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire”
book?
[a] Anish Giri
[b] Nandini Das
[c] Arundhati Roy
[d] Aravind Adiga
[e] Vikram Seth

Q.79) What is the global inflation projection for 2023 by IMF in its World Economic Outlook-
April 2023 report?
[a] 5.5%
[b] 6.2%
[c] 7.8%
[d] 7%
[e] 8.1%

Q.80) When is the CRPF Valour Day observed?
[a] May 16
[b] August 10
[c] April 9
[d] June 15
[e] July 1

Q.81) Recently, the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) has signed a Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) Agreement with Kanpur-based Advanced Weapons and Equipment
India Limited. SIIC is the technology business incubator of which IIT?
[a] IIT-Bombay
[b] IIT-Calcutta
[c] IIT-Delhi
[d] IIT-Madras
[e] IIT-Kanpur

Q.82) Who is the chair of the inter-services panel formed by Indian Armed Forces to examine
different aspects of disability pension to their personnel?
[a] Navy’s Rear admiral
[b] Air vice marshal
[c] Army’s Lieutenant general
[d] Army’s Adjutant General
[e] Navy’s Admiral

Q.83) Which state had the highest utilisation-to-released fund ratio of Members of Parliament
Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds in FY23, according to the data given by
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation in the parliament?
[a] Gujarat
[b] Uttar Pradesh
[c] Karnataka
[d] Andhra Pradesh
[e] Telangana

Q.84) Which is the top-rated tiger reserve in the 5th cycle of Management Effectiveness
Evaluation (MEE) of Tiger Reserves in India in 2022?
[a] Satpura
[b] Bandipur
[c] Pench
[d] Periyar
[e] Bhadra

Q.85) Which ministry will organize the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Young Authors'
Conference 2023?
[a] Ministry of Home Affairs
[b] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
[c] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[d] Ministry of Education
[e] Ministry of Culture

Q.86) Identify the correct statement(s) from the options given below.
[a] India will get 9% of its electricity from nuclear sources by 2047
[b] India will achieve 20 gigawatts (GW) capacity of nuclear power generation by 2030
[c] India will soon become the third-largest producer of atomic energy in the world after the US
and France
[d] India is establishing the world’s first thorium based nuclear plant “Bhavni” in Tamil Nadu
[e] India has the third-highest number of functional nuclear reactors in the world

Q.87) Which university has been notified as a Centre of the Protection of Plant Varieties and
Farmers’ Rights Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare?
[a] Central Agricultural University
[b] Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University
[c] Punjab Agricultural University
[d] Kerala Agricultural University
[e] Assam Agricultural University

Q.88) With which institute has Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) signed an MOU
to develop a robust touchless biometric capture system for easier usage by people anytime,
anywhere?
[a] IIT-Bombay
[b] IIT-Kanpur
[c] IIT-Kharagpur
[d] IIT-Calcutta
[e] IIT-Delhi
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Q.89) Which country/state/region/territory signed the Good Friday Agreement to end its civil
war?
[a] Northern Island
[b] Spratly Island
[c] Philippines
[d] Socotra Island
[e] Cuba

Q.90) Which country is organizing the multinational wargame codenamed Orion?
[a] USA
[b] Germany
[c] Japan
[d] Australia
[e] France

Q.91) On which route are India's first semi-high-speed regional rail services available?
[a] Delhi-Meerut
[b] Secunderabad-Chennai
[c] Bengaluru-Chennai
[d] Kolkata-Guwahati
[e] Mumbai-Pune

Q.92) Where was the G20-Science20 conference on ‘Clean Energy for Greener Future’
organized?
[a] Guwahati
[b] Bhopal
[c] Indore
[d] Agartala
[e] Chennai

Q.93) Recently, the 2nd Energy Transitions Working Group Meeting (ETWG) under India’s G20
Presidency has concluded successfully in Gandhinagar. The 1st ETWG was held in Bengaluru
from Feb. 5-7, 2023. Where will the 3rd Energy Transitions Working Group Meeting be
organized?
[a] Gandhinagar
[b] Mumbai
[c] Bangalore
[d] Delhi
[e] Bhopal

Q.94) What is the target of Mission Amrit Sarovar?
[a] Constructing 23,000 Amrit Sarovars by August 15, 2024
[b] Constructing 50,000 Amrit Sarovars by August 15, 2023
[c] Constructing 40,000 Amrit Sarovars by August 15, 2025
[d] Constructing 50,000 Amrit Sarovars by August 15, 2025
[e] Constructing 35,000 Amrit Sarovars by August 15, 2023

Q.95) Which state does the Sharbati wheat belong to?
[a] Rajasthan
[b] Madhya Pradesh
[c] Gujarat
[d] Andhra Pradesh
[e] Bihar

Q.96) Which national park has recently set up a new Fernarium inside the park?
[a] Eravikulam National Park
[b] Jim Corbett National Park
[c] Orang National Park
[d] Khangchendzonga National Park
[e] Nagarhole National Park

Q.97) How much is India’s highest defence exports in 2022-23?
[a] Rs 11,250 crores approx.
[b] Rs 10,000 crores approx.
[c] Rs 5,000 crores approx.
[d] Rs 16,000 crores approx.
[e] Rs 12,700 crores approx.

Q.98) How many indicators were used in the Business Environment Rankings (BER) 2023?
[a] 78
[b] 91
[c] 82
[d] 45
[e] 67

Q.99) What is India’s rank in the world's "most criminal countries" list released by the World of
Statistics organization?
[a] 77th
[b] 86th
[c] 43rd
[d] 55th
[e] 91st

Q.100) Which organization has released the “Artificial Intelligence Index Report 2023”?
[a] QS Rankings
[b] Times
[c] Forbes
[d] Stanford University
[e] EIU

Q.101) Identify the correct statement(s) about the World Bank-funded Animal Health System Support for One
Health?
1) The program aims at creating an ecosystem for a better animal health management system using the One
Health approach covering five states in India
2) 151 districts in Assam, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka are covered in this scheme.
3) It is a Central-Sponsored Scheme with a budgetary outlay of Rs 1228.70 crores.
[a] Only 1 and 2
[b] Only 3
[c] Only 1
[d] Only 2 and 3

Q.102) As per a newspaper report published in April 2023, Canara Bank and NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd
(NBBL) have launched the cross-border inward bill payment services for Indians based in _____. NRIs can
now leverage the robust platform offered by the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) to make bill
payments on behalf of their families through the _____. This cross-border bill payment service is already
live in ____.
[a] Bahrain; Bahrain Bourse; UAE
[b] Oman; Musandam Exchange; Kuwait
[c] Saudi Arabia; Tadawul Exchange; Oman
[d] UAE; Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange; Armenia
[e] Australia; Australian Securities Exchange; Philippines

Q.103) In April 2023, Uttarakhand CM Mr. Pushkar Singh Dhami launched ‘A-HELP’ (Accredited
Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production) programme. For launching this
program, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and ______ scheme have
signed an MOU to address the healthcare needs of the livestock population in a village.
[a] Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
[b] National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)
[c] Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
[d] Mission Antyodaya
[e] National Social Assistance Scheme

Q.104) State Bank of India (SBI) has extended the validity of Amrit Kalash special fixed deposit
(FD) scheme. The bank previously introduced this retail term deposit programme, and it was
valid from February 15, 2023, through March 31, 2023. Now, it has been extended till 30th June
2023. What is the tenure of the FD scheme?
[a] 555 days
[b] 400 days
[c] 666 days
[d] 444 days
[e] 700 days

Q.105) In which month did West Bengal celebrate Naba Barsha festival 2023?
[a] April
[b] May
[c] June
[d] August
[e] January

Q.106) Which country has launched the world's first drone carrier ship - ‘The Anadolu’?
[a] Germany
[b] China
[c] USA
[d] France
[e] Turkey

Q.107) Who has received the ‘Business Leader of the Decade Award’ at All India Management
Association's (AIMA) 13th Managing India Awards?
[a] Salil Parekh
[b] Chander Prakash Gurnani
[c] Parag Agrawal
[d] Kumar Mangalam Birla
[e] Gopal Vittal

Q.108) Which countries have announced a common platform for talks among bilateral creditors
to coordinate restructuring of Sri Lanka's debt?
1) India
2) France
3) USA
4) Brazil [a] Only 1, 2 and 3
[b] Only 2 and 3
5) Japan
[c] Only 1, 3 and 5

Q.109) In April 2023, UNCTAD released the “Trade and Development Report Update: Global
Trends and Prospects” report. The report projects India’s economic growth to decline to 6% in
2023 from 6.6% in 2022. Which of the following reasons have been cited by the report for this
decline?
1) Fall in government spending
2) Increase in Fed interest rates [a] Only 1
3) Falling value of the Indian Currency [b] Only 2 and 3

4) Hike in the crude oil prices
[d] Only 4
[e] Only 3 and 4

Q.110) Which bank has launched India’s first voice biometric authentication service for logging
into its mobile banking application, in collaboration with Kaizen Secure Voiz Pvt. Ltd.?
[a] City Union Bank
[b] Bank of India
[c] Canara Bank
[d] HDFC Bank

Q. 111) What is the new coverage ceiling under the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and
Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) for a single borrower?
[a] Rs 5 crore
[b] Rs 2 crore
[c] Rs 1 crore
[d] Rs 10 crore
[e] Rs 4 crore

Q. 112) What is the maximum percentage of guarantee given by the government under Credit
Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) for loans up to Rs 5 lakh, taken
by women SC entrepreneurs?
[a] 80%
[b] 70%
[c] 75%
[d] 85%
[e] 90%

Q. 113) Where is the Bhavanapadu Port located?
[a] Karnataka
[b] Andhra Pradesh
[c] Telangana
[d] Odisha
[e] Tamil Nadu

Q. 114) Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) has signed an MOU with the Ministry of Home
Affairs and the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to conduct the defence exams in 13 local
languages, other than Hindi and English. The new arrangement will be effective from ______.
[a] October 1, 2023
[b] June 1, 2023
[c] April 1, 2024
[d] January 1, 2024
[e] January 1, 2025

Q. 115) Which country launched its first operational earth observation satellite named “Taifa-
1”?
[a] South Korea
[b] UAE
[c] North Korea
[d] Saudi Arabia
[e] Kenya

Q. 116) Which bank has completed its first blockchain-enabled Letter of Credit (LC) transaction
on Contour for its client Cummins India Limited (Cummins), a diversified industrials
manufacturing company?
[b] Bank of Maharashtra
[c] Karnataka Bank
[d] HDFC Bank
[e] Citi India

Q. 117) How much is the forex reserves of India for the week ended April 7?
[a] USD 584 billion
[b] USD 450 billion
[c] USD 675 billion
[d] USD 789 billion
[e] USD 133 billion

Q. 118) When is the World Voice Day observed?
[a] June 19
[b] April 16
[c] August 20
[d] May 12
[e] March 16

Q. 119) When is World Haemophilia Day observed?
[a] April 17
[b] April 25
[c] April 20
[d] April 15
[e] April 16

Q.120) How much amount is expected to be spent on the Khelo India campaign in the next 5
years?
[a] Rs 1,400 crores
[b] Rs 2,900 crores
[c] Rs 4,420 crores
[d] Rs 3,200 crores
[e] Rs 1,890 crores

Q.121) Five portals of the government have been matched with their respective purposes. Some of the
purposes and portals have been mismatched. Identify the mismatched pair among those given as
options.
[a] YUVA - for identifying potential young start-ups across the country
[b] SHREYAS – to enable educational institutions and industry to facilitate apprenticeship
[c] TAPAS - to provide online course in the key areas of Social Defence -Elderly care, Substance (Drug)
Abuse prevention and Transgender issues
[d] SIDHEE - a repository of policy focused initiatives executed by BEE for MSME Sector
[e] PENCIL – to brings uniformity and transparency in power procurement by the DISCOMs and promote
competition in electricity sector

Q.122) Recently, Union Minister of State (IC) Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh has launched the
'One Week-One Lab' campaign of the Delhi-based CSIR-National Physical Laboratory. In January 2023, the
Minister of S&T launched the ‘One Week-One Lab’ campaign to showcase the innovations of all the CSIR
labs by dedicating one week to each lab. How many CSIR labs are in India as of April 2023?
[a] 43
[b] 37
[c] 65
[d] 55
[e] 80

Q.123) As per a news article published in April 2023, the Indian Sign Language AstroLab has been inaugurated
by Union Minister of State (IC) Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh in ____. The lab aims to create
awareness about astronomy among the Divyang-jans (persons-with-disability). The lab will enable hearing
impaired students to learn about sun, moon and stars, apart from simple to complex concepts of space. The
Indian Sign Language AstroLab has ____pieces of equipment, 24X7 virtual access to stream over 90 videos and
many other facilities.
[a] Surat; 110
[b] Gwalior; 78
[c] Karnal; 65
[d] Indore; 89
[e] Delhi;26

Q.124) SEAFARER and PULSE are the saving products for mariners and healthcare professionals
of which bank?
[a] South Indian Bank
[c] Bandhan Bank
[d] Dhanlakshmi Bank
[e] Karnataka Bank

Q.125) Ministry of Panchayati Raj has celebrated National Panchayat Awards Week during 17th – 21st
April 2023 ahead of the National Panchayati Raj Day (24th April 2023). The Week was celebrated on the
theme of “Panchayaton ke Sankalpon ki Siddhi ka Utsav”. The awards are given in four categories. Which
of the following categories assesses the performance of Gram Panchayats individually for Localization of
Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs) themes?
[a] Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar
[b] None of those given as options
[c] Carbon Neutral Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar
[d] Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar
[e] Gram Urja Swaraj Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar

Category Purpose
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar For the performance under individual Localization of
(DDUPSVP) Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs) themes
(aggregating 17 SDGs)
Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas For the aggregate performance under all 9 LSDG themes
Puraskar (NDSPSVP)
Gram Urja Swaraj Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar For Green Initiatives implemented by Gram Panchayats
Carbon Neutral Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar For Green Initiatives implemented by Gram Panchayats
Q.126) Recently, Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj has
launched “GS NIRNAY” mobile application to record and upload Gram Sabha proceedings open for public
view. The app will provide a means of verification of facts where necessary or in case of queries that may
arise regarding the resolutions undertaken during the Gram Sabha. What does ‘N’ stand for in the full
form of NIRNAY?
[a] National and Navigate
[b] Nation and Normalise
[c] Nominal and National
[d] Nation and Negotiate
[e] Negotiate and Normalise

• Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj has
launched “GS NIRNAY” mobile application.
o GS – Gram Sabha
o NIRNAY – National Initiative for Rural India to Navigate, InnovAte and Resolve PanchaYat
• Purpose – to record and upload Gram Sabha proceedings open for public view
• The app will provide a means of verification of facts where necessary or in case of queries
that may arise regarding the resolutions undertaken during the Gram Sabha.
Q.127) Union Minister for Petroleum Hardeep Singh Puri has advanced its target to achieve 20%
ethanol blending in petrol from 2030 to 2025-26. India has set an ambitious target to set up
5000 commercial plants of CBG by 2024- 25 and produce ____MMT of Compressed Biogas (CBG)
which would replace other gaseous fuels being used in the country.
[a] 15 MMT
[b] 23 MMT
[c] 36 MMT
[d] 45 MMT
[e] 10 MMT

Q.128) How many Tribal Artisan Melas (TAMs) will be organized under the recently launched
Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from the North-Eastern
Region (PTP-NER) scheme?
[a] 97
[b] 56
[c] 45
[d] 68
[e] 28

Q.129) Which IIT hosts the country’s largest DRDO-Industry Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-
CoE)?
[a] IIT-Madras
[b] IIT-Hyderabad
[c] IIT-Delhi
[d] IIT-Ropar
[e] IIT-Kharagpur

Q.130) Which of the following institution plans to review India's strong push to electric vehicles
(EVs) running on lithium-ion batteries since about 75% of the lithium-ion imports come from
China?
[a] Brookings Institution
[b] NITI Aayog
[c] Centre for Civil Society
[d] Strategic Foresight Group
[e] Research Foundation for Governance in India

Q. 131) RBL Bank has launched an innovative Digital Fixed Deposit (FD) scheme available to
new-to-bank customers. What is the tenure of this product?
[a] 10 months to 17 months
[b] 12 months to 20 months
[c] 20 months to 25 months
[d] 15 months to 24 months
[e] 17 months to 23 months

Q. 132) Which has become the first state to adopt a water budget?
[a] Kerala
[b] Rajasthan
[c] Gujarat
[d] Maharashtra
[e] Telangana

Q. 133) Who has been selected for the Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2023?
[a] Utsa Patnaik
[b] Navin Kumar Rajak
[c] Shyam Sunder
[d] Shashi Gambhir
[e] Bappa Dey

Q. 134) With which bank has Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency (TNeGA) signed an MOU to
integrate its payment aggregator with the e-governance applications of government
departments?
[a] Bank of India
[b] Union Bank of India
[c] HDFC Bank
[d] Indian Bank

Q. 135) Which part of the Indian Armed Forces organized the “Prasthan” exercise in the
offshore development area off Maharashtra’s Mumbai?
[a] Indian Army
[b] Indian Navy
[c] Indian Air Force
[d] Indian Coast Guard
[e] Indian Border Security Forces

Q. 136) The first edition of the biannual Army Commanders conclave 2023 will be conducted in
Hybrid format from April 21. The physical meet will take place in Delhi. The forum will discuss
progress on Agnipath Scheme and digitisation and automation initiatives. Which year has been
designated as the ‘Year of Transformation’ by Indian Army?
[a] 2025
[b] 2023
[c] 2027
[d] 2024
[e] 2030

Q. 137) Which company has been recognised as 2023 Steel Sustainability Champion by the
World Steel Association for the 6th consecutive year?
[a] ArcelorMittal
[b] Valin Steel Group
[c] Ansteel Group
[d] Tata Steel
[e] IMIDRO

Q. 138) Which among the following is not among the top 5 wealthiest cities of the Asia-Pacific
Region, as per World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2023 of Henley and Partners?
[a] Hong Kong
[b] Singapore
[c] Tokyo
[d] Shanghai
[e] Ulaanbaatar

Henley and Partners has released the World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2023.
Total - 97 cities
World’s Top 10 -
• Top 5 in Asia-Pacific -
Q. 139) Regalia Gold Credit Card is the product of which bank?
[a] HDFC Bank
[b] Bank of Baroda
[c] Bank of India
[d] Citi Bank

Q. 140) Who has become the first woman to receive Wisden Cricketer of the Year award 2023?
[a] Gargi Banerjee
[b] Nilima Jogalekar
[c] Runa Basu
[d] Harmanpreet Kaur
[e] Renuka Singh

Q.141) Who led the Second G20 Sherpas meeting 2023?
[a] Piyush Goyal
[b] Amitabh Kant
[c] S Jaishankar
[d] Nirmala Sitharaman
[e] Rajnath Singh

Q.142) Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is a statutory body in
[a] 2006; 6.2% and 15%
India, constituted under The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act of
[b] 2010; 6% and 12%
____. Its primary functions include regulation of refining, transportation, distribution,
[c] 2001; 5% and 10%
storage, marketing, supply and sale of petroleum products and natural gas. [d] 2005; 10% and 20%
In March 2023, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) announced [e] 2007; 12% and 30%
to implement a uniform tariff in the energy and natural gas sector to achieve the
"One Nation One Grid One Tariff" model and, also propel the gas markets in distant
areas.
Considering the above statements, what is the target of India with regards to
increasing its share of natural gas in the energy mix from ___ to ____ by 2030?

Q.143) National Institute of Urban Affairs (under Ministry of Housing and Urban
[a] Only 1 and 3
Affairs) organized the first Urban Climate Film Festival through the CITIIS program
[b] Only 1 and 2
under U20 engagement events. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct
[c] Only 2
with regards to the CITIIS program?
[d] All are incorrect
1) The CITIIS program is a joint program of the Ministry of Housing and Urban [e] Only 2 and 3
Affairs, US Agency for International Development, Japan International Cooperation
Agency, and NIUA
2) The CITIIS program aims at helping 21 Smart Cities in India in implementing
innovation-driven and sustainable urban infrastructure projects
3) CITIIS stands for City Innovations to Ignite, Invigorate, and Sustain

Q.144) Where is the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve located?
[a] Kota
[b] Ranthambore
[c] Sawai
[d] Mokalsar
[e] Sariska

Q.145) How much fund has been raised by Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income
Housing (SWAMIH) Investment Fund I as of March 2023?
[a] Rs 14,760 crore
[b] Rs 18,230 crore
[c] Rs 20,890 crore
[d] Rs 15,530 crore
[e] Rs 26,866 crore

Q.146) Which field is Dhanush Loganathan related to?
[a] Weightlifting
[b] Boxing
[c] Athletics
[d] Swimming
[e] Gymnastics

Q.147) Where did the first edition of India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave take place?
[a] Pune
[b] Guwahati
[c] Itanagar
[d] Subansiri
[e] Dimapur

Q.148) Nitu Ghanghas won gold in ____ category at the IBA Womens World Boxing
Championship held at the K.D. Jadhav Hall, IG Stadium, New Delhi.
[a] 53 kg
[b] 48 kg
[c] 70 kg
[d] 67 kg
[e] 49 kg

Q.149) Where is the Space Systems Design Lab of the Indian National Space Promotion and
Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) located?
[a] Surat
[b] Ahmedabad
[c] Bhopal
[d] Indore
[e] Guwahati

Q.150) Central Govt aims to bring over ______ more villages under Open Defecation Free
(ODF)+ of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) by 2024.
[a] 67,000
[b] 50,000
[c] 45,000
[d] 23,000
[e] 78,000

Q.151) Which state is implementing the “Mission Arikompan”?
[a] Kerala
[b] Karnataka
[e] Assam

Q.152) What is the capital of Curaçao?
[a] Belmopan
[b] Willemstad
[c] Yaounde
[d] Praia
[e] Kinshasa

Q.153) When was the First Merchant Navy Flag observed?
[a] April 5, 2023
[b] April 19, 2022
[c] April 23, 2023
[d] April 15, 2019
[e] April 10, 2018

Q.154) India won the Tri-nation International Football competition 2023 by defeating _____?
[a] Kyrgyzstan
[b] Thailand
[c] Sri Lanka
[d] Malaysia
[e] Bangladesh

Q.155) Which of the following statements mentions the objectives of Project Akashteer?
[a] To put smart-fencing the borders between India and Pakistan
[b] To empower the air defence units of the Indian Army
[c] To curb infiltration across the Line of Control in J&K
[d] To procure Lynx-U2 Fire Control Systems for Indian Navy
[e] To procure 11 next generation offshore patrol vessels for Indian Navy

Q.156) Which country organized the ‘Indo + Caribbean: The creation of a culture’ exhibition?
[a] Netherlands
[b] Germany
[c] Canada
[d] UK
[e] USA

Q.157) Which country has agreed to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as a "dialogue
partner"?
[a] Saudi Arabia
[b] Israel
[c] Armenia
[d] Iran
[e] Myanmar

Q.158) Where was the International Conference on Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence
organized?
[a] UK
[b] Finland
[c] Norway
[d] Japan
[e] Philippines

Q.159) Proba-3 is a technological demonstration mission by the European Space Agency. It
consists of two small satellites - Coronagraph Spacecraft (CSC) and the Occulter Spacecraft
(OSC). By which year will the mission enter Earth’s orbit?
[a] 2029
[b] 2027
[c] 2024
[d] 2026
[e] 2030

Q.160) NASA researchers have developed a new computer model named _____ to integrate
artificial intelligence (AI) with satellite data to forecast geomagnetic disturbances and provide a
warning for impending solar storms?
[a] DAGGER
[b] BLOW
[c] STORM
[d] SUNSHINE
[e] CRYPTO

• NASA researchers have developed a new computer model, called the Deep Learning
Geomagnetic Perturbation (DAGGER) model.
• The model integrates artificial intelligence (AI) with satellite data to forecast geomagnetic
disturbances and provide a warning for impending solar storms.
MAY 2023
Q.1) Where was the “Future of Work” exhibition organized?
[a] Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (CSIR-AMPRI), Bhopal
[b] Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar
[c] Centre for Cellular Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad
[d] Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow
[e] Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi

Q.2) Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated National Technology Centre for Ports,
Waterways & Coasts (NTCPWC) to provide solutions to challenges in the maritime sector through
scientific support, education, applied research and technology transfer at the local, regional, national and
international levels. NTCPWC was established under the ambitious Sagarmala program at a cost of ₹77
crore. Which IIT hosts this centre?
[a] IIT-Kanpur
[b] IIT-Roorkee
[c] IIT-Ropar
[d] IIT-Madras
[e] IIT-Delhi

https://sagarmala.gov.in/about-sagarmala/mission
Q.3) Which state had won maximum medals in the latest edition of Khelo India Youth Games?
[a] Maharashtra
[b] Madhya Pradesh
[c] Gujarat
[d] Haryana
[e] Punjab

Khelo India Youth Khelo India University Khelo India Winter
1st- 2018, Delhi 1st – 2020, Odisha 1st – 2020, Leh and
2nd – 2019, Maharashtra 2nd – 2021, Karnataka Gulmarg
3rd – 2021, Haryana (winner: Jain University, 2nd – 2021, Gulmarg

Bangalore) 3rd – 2023, Gulmarg
4th- 2022, Madhya Pradesh
(winner: Maharashtra) (winner: J&K)
Q.4) Identify the correct statement(s) from the options given below.
[a] The Asia Pacific Leaders’ Conclave on Malaria Elimination was held in Delhi
[b] The Asia-Pacific Heads of Government aims to free the region of malaria by 2030
[c] The Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance’s Secretariate is in Singapore
[d] Only A and B

Q.5) Where did the Civil 20 (C20) Working Group on Education and Digital Transformation (EDT)
meeting take place?
[a] Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University
[b] Anna University
[c] Birla Institute of Technology and Science
[d] Mizoram University
[e] Savitribai Phule Pune University

Q.6) State-Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology (SWAGAT) is the
initiative of which state?
[a] Gujarat
[b] Jharkhand
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Madhya Pradesh
[e] Karnataka

Q.7) Recently, Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of 157 nursing colleges at the same locations as
medical colleges (that have been established since 2014) to fill up nursing vacancies and remove disparities in
distribution of nursing colleges in the country. These colleges will be established at a cost of Rs 1,570 crore (Rs
10 crore for each college), in which states can also contribute, over the next two years. With 100 seats per
college, the move will add 15,700 BSc nursing seats across the country. Which state will get the highest number
of colleges under this initiative?
[a] Uttar Pradesh
[b] Madhya Pradesh
[c] Rajasthan
[d] Gujarat
[e] Telangana

Q.8) According to the World Bank’s data released in April 2023, India has become the first
country in the world to have annual remittances from abroad crossing the $100-billion mark.
The remittances have increased at an impressive growth rate of __%.
[a] 10%
[b] 17%
[c] 23%
[d] 12%
[e] 15%

Q.9) Who is the chairperson of NASSCOM in 2023-24?
[a] Anant Maheshwari
[b] Ritika Singh Verma
[c] Amarendra Singh
[d] Gopal Sadhwani
[e] Santosh Kumar Gaund

Q.10) 7th edition of the 2023 Men's Asian Champions Trophy will be hosted by Chennai, India in
August 2023. It will be ___ international hockey competition to be hosted in Chennai since the
Asia Cup, which was held there in 2007?
[a] First
[b] Fourth
[c] Second
[d] Third
[e] Fifth

Q.11) When a company falsely claims to be environmentally conscious and markets its products
as such, but is not making any notable sustainability efforts, it is termed as ______?
[a] Bait-And-Switch Tactics
[b] Greenwashing
[c] Fielding
[d] Toe the Line
[e] Surrogate Marketing

Q.12) Which country has received the ‘Ma Lisha’ ocean-going passenger-cum-cargo ferry from
India?
[a] Columbia
[b] Guyana
[c] Argentine
[d] Panama
[e] Dominican Republic

Q.13) Recently, Dr BR Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat received the coveted ‘gold’ rating from CII’s
Indian Green Building Council under the IGBC Green New Building Rating system. The Indian Green
Building Council (IGBC) was established in _____ as part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to
enable a sustainable built environment for all and facilitate India to be one of the global leaders in the
sustainable built environment by ____. IGBC gives certification to every type of building which conforms
to its sustainability criteria through its ___ different rating indices.
[a] 2005; 2027; 30
[b] 2010; 2030; 15
[c] 2003; 2024; 32
[d] 2001; 2025; 33
[e] 2002; 2028; 25

Q.14) Which state organized the Medical Value Travel Conclave 2023?
[a] Andhra Pradesh
[b] Tamil Nadu
[c] Telangana
[d] Odisha
[e] Maharashtra

Q.15) Where did the harbor phase of the first edition of the ASEAN India Maritime Exercise
(AIME-2023) take place?
[a] Little Creek Naval Base
[b] Great Lakes Naval Base
[c] Whidbey Island Naval Base
[d] Changi Naval Base
[e] Mayport Naval Base

Q.16) IHub-Data is a Technology Innovation Hub for Data Banks, Data Services, and Data Analytics
(IHub-Data). It was established under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems
(NM-ICPS); funded by the Department of Science and Technology. Which organization houses the hub?
[a] Pandit Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing
[b] Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing
[c] Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology
[d] Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
[e] Indian Institute of Information Technology-Hyderabad

Q.17) Which airline has unveiled the world's first robotic check-in assistant named Sara?
[a] Alliance Air
[b] British Airways
[c] Qatar Airways
[d] Emirates
[e] Qantas Airways

Q.18) Identify the correct statement with regards to National Manufacturing [a] Only 1, 2 and 5
Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22? [b] Only 1, 2, and 3
1) The survey has been developed by the Department of Science and Technology, [c] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4
in collaboration with the UNIDO. [d] Only 2, 3, and 5
2) The NMIS 2021-22 study was conducted as a 2-pronged survey. [e] Only 1, 2, 4, and 5
3) This study is a follow-up to DST’s first National Innovation Survey held in 2001.
4) A total of 8,087 firms participated in the firm-level survey, while 5,488 firms
and non-firms participated in the SSI survey from 28 states and 6 Union
Territories
5) Out of the total firms surveyed, only 25.01% were considered innovative.

• Karnataka is the most innovative state in manufacturing, followed by
Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Haryana.
• Uttarakhand has topped among the hill states, while Dadra and
Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu topped among the UTs.
• Innovation in manufacturing is the lowest in the North-eastern states
(excluding Assam), followed by Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Andhra
Pradesh.
Q.19) Which bank has introduced digital distribution platform Smart Saathi to connect business
correspondents (BCs) and business facilitators (BFs) to the bank?
[a] HDFC Bank
[b] Axis Bank
[c] Bank of Maharashtra
[d] ICICI Bank
[e] Bank of India

Q.20) Which payment bank has collaborated with the National Payments Corporation of India
(NPCI) to roll out Face Authentication for AePS (Aadhaar-enabled Payment System) at its
500,000 banking points?
[a] Airtel Payments Bank
[b] NSDL Payments Bank
[c] Jio Payments Bank
[d] Fino Payments Bank
[e] India Post Payments Bank

Q.21) Union Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Parshottam Rupala launched Veterinary Council of India
(VCI) portal on World Veterinary Day. Veterinary Council of India is a statutory body established under the
Indian Veterinary Council Act of ___. It receives ____ percent grants–in–aid from the Department of Animal
Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying to meet the cost of running the
offices of the Council. The designation of this council’s head is known as ______.
[a] 1997; 80%; Chairman
[b] 1968; 95%; CEO
[c] 1988; 60%; Chairman
[d] 1984; 100%; President
[e] 1956; 75%; Managing Director

Q.22) Where has Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone of ‘Ekatha Harbour’?
[a] Madagascar
[b] Malayasia
[c] Mauritius
[d] Maldives
[e] Mozambique

Q.23) “UPAJ: A Festival of Innovations in Arts” was organized as a segment of the larger World IP Day
celebration. In India, the World IP Day celebration are organized by the Office of the Controller General of
Patents, Designs, and Trademarks. Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Chair Startup20, G20 along with Ms. Durga Jasraj
founder of Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation launched the festival. The Office of the Controller General of
Patents, Designs, and Trademarks is under the administrative aegis of which of the following ministries?
[a] Ministry of External Affairs
[b] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[c] Ministry of Finance
[d] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[e] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare

• April 26 - World Intellectual Property Day; Theme - “Women
and IP: Accelerating innovation and creativity”
• The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and
Trademarks, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has organized
the celebrations of World IP Day 2023 in India.
Q.24) Dawki Land Port has been recently inaugurated to facilitate trade between India and
____?
[a] Bhutan
[b] Nepal
[c] Myanmar
[d] Sri Lanka
[e] Bangladesh

Q.25) Which of the following points will be connected through Multimodal Transit Transport
Facility on the Kaladan River?
[a] Kolkata-Paletwa-Sittwe-Zorinpui-Aizwal
[b] Aizwal- Zorinpui- Paletwa- Sittwe- Kolkata
[c] Zorinpui- Paletwa- Sittwe- Kolkata- Aizwal
[d] Kolkata-Sittwe-Paletwa-Zorinpui-Aizwal
[e] Aizwal- Kolkata- Zorinpui- Paletwa- Sittwe

Q.26) Union Cabinet Minister for Fisheries, Animal husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam
Rupala will officially launch the Nationwide AHDF KCC Campaign for a period of _____?
[a] 12 months
[b] 20 months
[c] 24 months
[d] 11 months
[e] 15 months

Union Cabinet Minister for Fisheries, Animal husbandry and Dairying, Shri
Parshottam Rupala will officially launch the Nationwide AHDF KCC Campaign for
2023-24.
Purpose – to extend the KCC facility to all small landless farmers engaged in
animal husbandry and fisheries activities
AHDF KCC - Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and
Fisheries farmers
The campaign will run from 1st May 2023 to 31st March 2024.
During this Campaign, District Level KCC Camps were organized in every week by
KCC Coordination Committee coordinated by Lead District Manager (LDM).
Q.27) Recently, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed the post-mission
disposal (PMD) operation of the communication satellite GSAT-12. GSAT-12 is the 23rd GEO
satellite to undergo PMD before decommissioning. When was the satellite launched?
[a] 2009
[b] 2011
[c] 2002
[d] 2013
[e] 2017

Q.28) How many states/UTs have adopted National Generic Document Registration System
(NGDRS) as of May 2023?
[a] 29
[b] 28
[c] 25
[d] 21
[e] 24

Q.29) Ajay Banga has been appointed as the President of the World Bank for a five-year term
beginning June 2, 2023. Which company was headed by Banga before assuming the Presidency
of the World Bank?
[a] Mastercard
[b] General Atlantic
[c] Boeing
[d] Visa
[e] IBM

Q.30) Recently, the Border-Haat between India and Bangladesh was inaugurated in Sylhet,
Bangladesh. When was this initiative of organizing the Border Haats launched?
[a] 2011
[b] 2019
[c] 2015
[d] 2015
[e] 2007

Q.31) When is the World Hand Hygiene Day observed?
[a] May 5
[b] May 28
[c] May 19
[d] May 20
[e] May 16

Q.32) Which institute is hosting the Centre for Innovation Incubation Research and
Entrepreneurship (C-i2 RE)?
[a] Dravidian University
[b] Rayalaseema University
[c] Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam
[d] Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science
[e] Vikrama Simhapuri University

Q.33) Which state has recently established a new Directorate of Minority Affairs?
[a] Nagaland
[b] Mizoram
[c] Meghalaya
[d] Assam

Q.34) What is the foodgrain production target for 2023-24 (July-June) crop year?
[a] 234 million tonnes
[b] 332 million tonnes
[c] 187 million tonnes
[d] 256 million tonnes
[e] 298 million tonnes

Q.35) How many sports will be played in third edition of the Khelo India University Games
2022?
[a] 32
[b] 21
[c] 29
[d] 40
[e] 30

Q.36) Which of the following PSU has collaborated with Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
for technical assistance in solid waste management (SWM) and used water management
(UWM) under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0?
[a] NLC India Limited
[b] RITES Limited
[c] Bharat Electronics Limited
[d] Power Finance Corporation
[e] Engineers India Limited

Q.37) Which country organized the ‘Machines Can See 2023’ Summit?
[a] Oman
[b] UAE
[c] Bahrain
[d] Saudi Arabia
[e] Israel

Q.38) Which of the following countries does not accept the Monarch of the United Kingdom as
the Head of State?
[a] New Zealand
[b] Canada
[c] Australia
[d] Solomon Islands
[e] Chile

Q.39) Which of the following countries co-chaired the 14th edition of Petersberg Climate
Dialogue (PCD) along with Germany?
[a] UAE
[b] Finland
[c] Norway
[d] Moldova
[e] Bahrain

Q.40) The ____ bomber, also known as the Blackjack in NATO countries, is a supersonic,
variable-sweep wing, strategic bomber developed by Russia in the 1980s. It is one of the largest
and heaviest military aircraft ever built, and its impressive size has earned it the nickname
"White Swan." Recently, it has been used by Russia in Ukraine War.
[a] Su-34
[b] Tu-160
[c] Tu-95
[d] Pe-8
[e] SB

Q.41) Asian Development Bank will organize the 18th Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) from 13–
16 June 2023 in Manila, Philippines. ACEF 2023 will be guided by the theme "Navigating Toward
a Carbon-Neutral Future through Clean Energy Solutions." Which countries are the co-
organizers of this forum?
[a] China and Philippines
[b] UAE and Saudi Arabia
[c] India and Japan
[d] USA and Republic of Korea
[e] Uzbekistan and Turkey

Q.42) Which sport are Avinash Sable, Parul Chaudhary, and Praveen Chithravel associated with?
[a] Athletics
[b] Badminton
[c] Billiards
[d] Squash
[e] Tennis

Q.43) Which bank has signed a co-lending agreement with India Shelter Finance Corporation Ltd
(IndiaShelter), a Gurgaon based Housing Finance Company?
[a] Axis Bank
[b] ICICI Bank
[c] HDFC Bank
[d] Dhanlakshmi Bank
[e] Bandhan Bank

Q.44) Which bank has launched ‘Global Collections’, an international collection service for
exporters, in collaboration with Cashfree Payments?
[a] Bank of Baroda
[b] Yes Bank
[c] Canara Bank
[d] Bank of India
[e] Union Bank of India

Q.45) What is the theme of the World Athletics Day 2023?
[a] Training for life
[b] Sports for Peace and Development
[c] Athletics for All – A New Beginning
[d] Stay active, stay healthy, stay connected
[e] Athletic for a better world

Q.46) ‘Vishesh’ is retail banking programme to onboard around 1 lakh new customers from
semi-urban and rural areas of ____ bank?
[a] ICICI Bank
[b] HDFC Bank
[c] Axis Bank
[d] Bank of Baroda
[e] Indian Bank

Q.47) Mir cards is the card-network of which country?
[a] Netherlands
[b] Belgium
[c] Saudi Arabia
[d] Russia
[e] Germany

Q.48) When did Capital Small Finance Bank Ltd (CSFB) started operations as India’s first Small
Finance Bank?
[a] 2016
[b] 2014
[c] 2018
[d] 2013
[e] 2018

Q.49) Which of the following is the theme of the 4th edition of “G20 TechSprint 2023”?
[a] Retail Payments
[b] Central Bank Digital Currency
[c] Cross border payments
[d] Regulatory compliance
[e] Green and sustainable finance

• Bank of International Settlements’ (BIS) Innovation Hub, in collaboration
with RBI, has launched the 4th edition of the “G20 TechSprint 2023”.
• 2023 edition focuses on three problem statements related to cross-border
payments, which are
• Technology solutions to reduce illicit finance risk around anti-money
laundering, countering the financing of terrorism and sanctions.
• Foreign exchange and liquidity technology solutions to enable
settlement in emerging market and developing economy currencies.
• Technology solutions for multilateral cross-border central bank digital
currency platforms.
Previous three editions were organized on the themes of
• Regulatory compliance (regtech) and supervision (suptech),
• Green and sustainable finance and,
• Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)
Q.50) Last year, the HDFC Bank agreed to take over HDFC Ltd in a deal valued at about USD 40
billion. The proposed entity will have a combined asset base of around ___?
[a] Rs 10 lakh crore
[b] Rs 23 lakh crore
[c] Rs 20 lakh crore
[d] Rs 18 lakh crore
[e] Rs 15 lakh crore

Q.51) Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct [a] Only 1
about the Indian Council of Agriculture Research? [b] Only 1, 2, and 3
[c] Only 2 and 3
1) ICAR is a statutory organization under the aegis of
[d] Only 1 and 3
Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE)
[e] Only 1 and 2
2) It was established on 16 July 1929 in pursuance of the
report of the Royal Commission on Agriculture
3) It was formerly known as Imperial Council of Agricultural
Research

Q.52) Which of the following programs has been launched by ISRO for post-graduate and final-
year undergraduate students of physical sciences and technology?
[a] START
[b] YUVIKA
[c] ERA
[d] SHINE
[e] YUKTI

• ISRO has launched a new introductory-level online training
programme called ‘Space Science and Technology Awareness
Training (START)’ aimed at post-graduate and final-year
undergraduate students of physical sciences and technology.
• The programme will cover various domains of space science,
including Astronomy & Astrophysics, Helio-physics & Sun-Earth
interaction, Instrumentation, and Aeronomy.
• It will be delivered by the scientists from Indian academia and
ISRO centres.
Q.53) Which IIT hosts the recently inaugurated Renewable Grid Integration Laboratory and
Green Hydrogen Laboratory?
[a] IIT Roorkee
[b] IIT Kanpur
[c] IIT Kharagpur
[d] IIT Calcutta
[e] IIT Madras

Q.54) Which city is setting up Asia’s largest bio-gas plant?
[a] Surat
[b] Mumbai
[c] Vadodara
[d] Chennai
[e] Ahmedabad

Q.55) Which state has launched the “School Health Program” for preparing the digital health
report card for children - the first in India?
[a] Telangana
[b] Madhya Pradesh
[c] Gujarat
[d] Uttar Pradesh
[e] Maharashtra

Q.56) Where is the Sorsan conservation reserve located?
[a] Telangana
[b] Rajasthan
[c] Andhra Pradesh
[d] Assam
[e] West Bengal

Q.57) Where was the mutual firefighting exercise named AGNI DAMAN-23 conducted?
[a] Assam
[b] West Bengal
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Tamil Nadu
[e] Odisha

Q.58) Which has become the first general insurance company to accept RBI’s Central Bank
Digital Currency (CBDC) e-Rupee (e₹) for premium payments?
[a] General Insurance Corporation of India
[b] Reliance General Insurance
[c] SBI General Insurance
[d] Bharti AXA General Insurance
[e] New India Assurance

Q.59) Where is the Adoor Co-operative Urban Bank located?
[a] Kerala
[b] Tamil Nadu
[c] Andhra Pradesh
[d] Odisha
[e] West Bengal

Q.60) When is the World Thalassemia Day observed?
[a] May 8
[b] May 22
[c] May 12
[d] May 17
[e] May 19

May 8 - World Thalassemia Day; Theme - “Be Aware. Share. Care:
Strengthening Education to Bridge the Thalassaemia Care Gap”
Q.61) Which state does the Tagin community belong to?
[b] Sikkim
[c] Karnataka
[d] Assam
[e] Nagaland

Q.62) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the third phase of Thalassemia Bal Sewa
Yojana (TBSY) to commemorate World Thalassemia Day. Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana Portal
was also launched. Which company is supporting the initiative as part of its Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR)?
[a] HDFC Bank
[b] SAIL
[c] Coal India
[d] SBI
[e] NTPC

Q.63) Which portal is hosting the ‘YUVA PRATIBHA - Culinary Talent Hunt’ of the Institute of
Hotel Management, Pusa?
[a] https://www.india.gov.in/
[b] https://data.gov.in/
[c] https://innovateindia.mygov.in/
[d] https://www.digilocker.gov.in/
[e] https://www.investindia.gov.in/

Q.64) Which state has recently announced financial support of Rs 10 lakhs for the patients
suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)?
[a] Rajasthan
[b] Odisha
[c] Tamil Nadu
[d] Telangana
[e] Madhya Pradesh

Q.65) ‘Apuni Sarkar Portal’ belongs to which state/UT?
[a] Delhi
[b] Jammu and Kashmir
[c] Uttarakhand
[e] Punjab

Q.66) Which state has introduced India’s State Robotics Framework?
[a] Telangana
[b] Maharashtra
[c] Odisha
[d] Karnataka
[e] Punjab

Q.67) Which ship is participating in the 50th edition of Cape to Rio Race 2023 from India?
[a] Tarini
[b] Shivalik
[c] Talwar
[d] Pralaya
[e] Trikand

Q.68) Which country has issued the world's largest "debt-for-nature" swap on record?
[a] Namibia
[b] Brazil
[c] Peru
[d] Ecuador
[e] France

Q.69) Identify the incorrect statement(s) with regards to IRDAI’s State Insurance Plan?
[a] In March 2023, IRDAI has announced to roll out the insurance plans for all States along with
identifying a lead insurer for each district.
[b] A state level co-ordination committee, consisting of insurers, state government officials and
representatives of the IRDAI, will monitor the implementation of the state insurance plans.
[c] IRDAI aims to enable insurance for all by 2047
[d] There will be two leading Insurers in each district for both life and non-life sectors.
[e] Max Life is the appointed lead insurer for the state of Madhya Pradesh under IRDAI’s State
insurance plan.

• Max Life Insurance Company has partnered with the Indian
Industries Association (IIA) to provide life insurance plans to
the MSME sector’s workforce in Uttar Pradesh.
• Max Life is the appointed lead insurer for the state of Uttar
Pradesh under IRDAI’s State insurance plan.
Q.70) Who is the Managing Director & CEO of the City Union Bank?
[a] Madhav Gupta
[b] Keshav Ramakrishna
[c] N Kamakodi
[d] Suraj Bhatia
[e] Nikhil Paigude

Q.71) Where are the manufacturing facilities of Nano DAP established?
[a] Kalol
[b] Wanakbori
[c] Sikka
[d] Kutch
[e] Sindhudurg

Q.72) How much is the authorized capital of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)?
[a] Rs. 1500 crores
[b] Rs. 3000 crores
[c] Rs. 1000 crore
[d] Rs. 800 crores
[e] Rs. 5000 crores

Q.73) Under the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin, an ODF Plus village is
one which has sustained its Open Defecation Free (ODF) status along with
[a] 60%; Madhya Pradesh; Rs 60,102 cr
implementing either solid or liquid waste management systems. As of
[b] 50%; Telangana; Rs 52,137 crore
date, more than 2.96 lakh villages have declared themselves ODF Plus,
[c] 75%; Gujarat; Rs 78,092 crore
which is a significant step towards achieving the SBM-G phase II goals by [d] 43%; Maharashtra; Rs 65,980 crore
2024-25. As per the recently released data, ____ percent of villages have [e] 25%; Uttar Pradesh; Rs 67,890 crore
achieved the ODF Plus status under phase II of the Mission. _____ is the
top performing state in terms of percentage of ODF Plus villages in the
larger states category with 100% coverage. How much amount has been
allocated under the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen in the Union Budget
2023-24?

Q.74) Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani launched the Centre’s
flagship programme ‘Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi’ to focus on Early Childhood Care and Education
(ECCE) at Anganwadis across the country. How much amount has been allocated for the training
of anganwadi workers to implement the ECCE?
[a] Rs 450 crore
[b] Rs 200 crore
[c] Rs 500 crore
[d] Rs 600 crore
[e] Rs 350 crore

Q.75) Which state has launched Geeta Karmikula Bima scheme for extending an insurance cover
of Rs.5 lakh to toddy tappers?
[a] Telangana
[b] Maharashtra
[c] Tamil Nadu
[d] Nagaland
[e] Assam

Q.76) Kerala has launched the Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework (KIRF), modelled on the
lines of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), to assess the quality of higher
education institutions in the State. Identify the parameters that are not to be used in the
rankings.
[a] Teaching, Learning and Resources
[b] Knowledge Dissemination and Research Excellence
[c] Graduation Outcome
[d] Outreach and Inclusivity
[e] Research Output

Q.77) Recently, RBI has lifted limitations on individuals creating interest-earning Foreign
Currency Accounts (FCA) to make India's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) more
appealing. RBI has abolished the requirement that any funds remaining idle in the FCA account
for up to ____ days be repatriated.
[a] 60 days
[b] 10 days
[c] 30 days
[d] 15 days
[e] 50 days

Q.78) Which company has won gold award in CSR category at the Green World Award 2023?
[a] Power Grid Corporation of India
[b] NTPC
[c] NextEra Energy
[d] ExxonMobil
[e] Iberdrola

Q.79) How many gold medals did India win at the Moscow Wushu Stars Championship 2023?
[a] 23
[b] 17
[c] 16
[d] 27
[e] 30

Q.80) Recently, N. Gopalakrishnan, former scientist at the Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research (CSIR), has passed away. Which of the following institutes was founded by
Gopalakrishnan?
[a] Indian Statistical Institute
[b] Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research
[c] All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
[d] Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage
[e] Indian Institute of Chemical Biology

Q.81) Which country hosts the global celebrations of the World Environment Day 2023?
[a] Côte d'Ivoire
[b] Namibia
[c] Paraguay
[d] Brazil
[e] Chile

• World Environment Day – 50th Anniversary
• Theme – Solutions to Plastic Pollution
• Hosts – Ivory Coast supported by Netherlands
Q.82) Recently, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched ‘Him Data
Portal’ to integrate data of all government wings for the delivery of welfare schemes. Which
institute has developed the portal for the state?
[a] Indian School of Business
[b] Indian Statistical Institute
[c] Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
[d] Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research
[e] Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Q.83) Where is Batam city located?
[a] Indonesia
[b] Japan
[c] Thailand
[d] Philippines
[e] Singapore

• 4th edition of India-Indonesia Bilateral exercise Samudra
Shakti-23 was conducted.
• To participate in the exercise, INS Kavaratti arrived at Batam,
Indonesia. An Indian Navy Dornier Maritime Patrol aircraft and
Chetak helicopter is also participating.
Q.84) By which year does WHO aim to achieve the global target to halve anemia prevalence in
women of reproductive age?
[a] 2025
[b] 2027
[c] 2029
[d] 2030
[e] 2028

Q.85) Which ministry has secured the 2nd position in the Data Governance Quality Index
assessment for 2022-2023 Q3?
[a] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[b] Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
[c] Ministry of Home Affairs
[d] Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
[e] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Q.86) Which of the following statement(s) is/are correctly states the
[a] Only 1 and 3
purpose of RBI’s ‘100 Days 100 Pays’ campaign?
[b] Only 1
1) It aims to trace and settle the top 100 unclaimed deposits of every
[c] Only 2
bank in every district within 100 days [d] Only 3 and 4
2) It aims to resolve the grievances of customers of banks through [e] Only 1, 3, and 4
Ombudsman with 100 days
3) It aims to double the network of Point-of-sale terminals in semi-urban
and rural areas within 100 days
4) It aims to ensure inclusion of women led MSMEs into the formal credit
sector by spreading awareness within 100 days

Q.87) Who chairs the IRDAI’s recently constituted committee on matters related to mental
health and insurance?
[a] Director of IIM-Indore
[b] Chairperson of CII
[c] CEO of FIEO
[d] Director of NIMHANS
[e] Director of IIM-Jodhpur

Q.88) Who has been appointed as global ambassador for Gucci?
[a] Alia Bhatt
[b] Michelle Yeoh
[c] Margot Robbie
[d] Deepika Padukone
[e] Rachel McAdams

Q.89) When is the International Day of Plant Health observed?
[a] May 12
[b] May 17
[c] May 19
[d] May 29
[e] May 1

• May 12 - International Day of Plant Health; Theme – Plant
Health for Environmental Protection
Q.90) Recently, the National Technology Awards 2023 were announced by the Technology
Development Board (TDB) of the Ministry of Science & Technology. The categories of awards are
Main, MSME, Startup, Translational Research and Technology Business Incubator. The National
Technology Award (Main) has been won by _______ having a prize money of ______.
[a] Mylab Discovery Solutions; Rs 25 lakhs
[b] Ideaforge Technology Limited; Rs 15 lakhs
[c] Electronics Devices Worldwide; Rs 10 lakhs
[d] XIOTZ Private Limited; Rs 15 lakhs
[e] Sascan Meditech Private; Rs 25 lakhs

Q.91) In October 2022, the Prime Minister launched the Mission DefSpace during the 12th
DefExpo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Mission aimed at boosting innovation on certain launch
systems for the Indian Armed Forces. How many challenges are covered in this mission?
[a] 75
[b] 66
[c] 50
[d] 41
[e] 27

Q.92) The Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) framework, [a] Defence Procurement Procedure
launched in April 2018 and managed by DIO, primarily aims at (DPP) -2016
creation of an ecosystem to foster innovation and technology [b] Works of Defence Act, 1903
development in Defence and Aerospace in India by engaging [c] Companies Act, 2013
[d] Essential Defence Services Act,
industries including MSMEs, Startups, Individual Innovators,
2021
R&D Institutes & Academia, and providing them grants/funding
[e] Defence of India Act, 1962
and other support to create product and services for future
adoption for Indian defence and aerospace needs. Under which
Act is the DIO organization established?

Q.93) Which state is implementing the 'Mukhyamantri Sikho Kamao Yojana' ('Learn and Earn
scheme')?
[a] Madhya Pradesh
[b] Nagaland
[c] Tripura
[d] Andhra Pradesh
[e] Gujarat

Q.94) Which is set to become the first state to have a welfare fund for Mahatma Gandhi Rural
Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) workers?
[a] Mizoram
[b] Kerala
[c] Tamil Nadu
[d] Telangana
[e] Madhya Pradesh

Q.95) Recently, the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms [a] 2016; Ministry of Textiles
Development Corporation Ltd. (NEHHDC) and the Indian [b] 1967; Ministry of Finance
Institute of Packaging (IIP) have signed an MoU to enhance the [c] 2008; Ministry of Defence
[d] 2013; Ministry of Agriculture
packaging and branding of handloom and handicraft products
and Farmer Welfare
from the North Eastern region, promote the use of eco-friendly
[e] 1966; Ministry of Commerce
and sustainable packaging, and to increase their visibility and
and Industry
marketability. Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) is an
autonomous body which was set up in _____ by the packaging
and allied industries under the ______ for improving the
packaging standards in the country?

Q.96) Vast, a space habitation technologies company, has announced its plans to launch the
world’s first commercial space station, called Haven-1, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to low-Earth
orbit in 2025. Which country does the company belong to?
[a] USA
[b] Denmark
[c] France
[d] Netherlands
[e] Canada

Q.97) How much amount has been approved by the World Bank to set up an integrated road
safety enforcement system in India?
[a] Rs 51 crore
[b] Rs 16 crore
[c] Rs 78 crore
[d] Rs 43 crore
[e] Rs 37 crore

Q.98) Recently, Amy E. Pope has been elected as the next Director General of the International Organization of
Migration (a specialised organization of UN). The International Organization for Migration (IOM), or as it was
first known, the Provisional Intergovernmental Committee for the Movement of Migrants from Europe
(PICMME), was born in 1951 out of the chaos and displacement of Western Europe following the Second World
War. When was this organization named as International Organization for Migrants?
[a] 1989
[b] 1967
[c] 1959
[d] 1999
[e] 1995

Q.99) As per a newspaper report published in May 2023, the central government has appointed
the former Coal Secretary Anil Kumar Jain as the chairman of the Petroleum and Natural Gas
Regulatory Board (PNGRB). Which type of organization PNGRB is?
[a] Autonomous body
[b] Statutory organization
[c] Departmental Undertaking
[d] Government Agency
[e] PSU

Q.100) Which colored ribbon is used for spreading awareness about the World AIDS Vaccine
Day?
[a] Red
[b] Gold
[c] Blue
[d] Green
[e] Yellow

Q. 101) With which country has India launched the “50 start-ups exchange programme”?
[a] Bangladesh
[b] Germany
[c] Denmark
[d] Netherlands
[e] United Kingdom

Q. 102) Which of the following portals aims to prevent frauds such as identity theft, forged KYC,
banking frauds through mobile?
[a] Vistar Saathi
[b] Sanchar Saathi
[c] Seva Saathi
[d] Sampark Saathi
[e] Prasaran Saathi

Q. 103) Recently, the ‘City Beauty Competition’ portal (https://citybeautycompetition.in) has
been launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to encourage and recognize the
transformational efforts made by cities and wards across the country to create beautiful,
innovative and inclusive public spaces. Under this competition, wards and public spaces in cities
would be judged against five broad pillars. Which of the following is not among the pillars of
this assessment. 1) Accessibility [a] Only 1
2) Amenities [b] Only 1, 2, and 3
3) Sustainability [c] Only 3
4) Aesthetics [d] Only 3 and 5
5) Ecology [e] Only 2 and 5

• ‘City Beauty Competition’ portal (https://citybeautycompetition.in) has been launched by
the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
• Purpose - to encourage and recognize the transformational efforts made by cities and
wards across the country to create beautiful, innovative and inclusive public spaces
• Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the country can participate in this competition through
an online process.
• Under this competition, wards and public spaces in cities would be judged against five
broad pillars viz., (i) accessibility (ii) amenities (iii) activities (iv) aesthetics and (v) ecology.
• Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) as the knowledge partner will provide
handholding support to Wards / ULBs / States in this exercise.
Q. 104) Which state has launched the Mukhyamantri Krishak Byaaj Maafi Yojana 2023 to waive
the loans of up to Rs 2 lakh (including the principal and interest) for defaulting farmers?
[a] Madhya Pradesh
[b] Gujarat
[c] Assam
[d] Maharashtra
[e] Punjab

Q. 105) Recently, Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh has become the first city in India to adopt the
localization of the United Nations-mandated sustainable development goals (SDG). Identify the
correct pair of SDGs from the options given below.
1) SDG 1 – Gender Equality [a] Only 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6
2) SDG 7 – Zero Hunger [b] Only 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6

[c] Only 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7
3) SDG 4- Clean and Affordable Energy
[d] None of those given as options
4) SDG 3 – Quality Education [e] Only 1, 3, 4, and 6
5) SDG 9 – Life Below Water
6) SDG 12 – Reduced inequalities

Q. 106) Which of the following exercise do India and UK hold together?
[a] Vajra Prahar
[b] Ajeya Warrior
[c] VINBAX
[d] Yudh Abhyas
[e] Ekuverin

Q. 107) With which bank has Zomato collaborated to launch its very own unified payments
interface (UPI) offering called Zomato UPI, for some of its users?
[a] ICICI Bank
[b] HDFC Bank
[c] Bank of Baroda
[d] Bank of India

Q. 108) Which company has launched India's first mutual fund focused on defence sector?
[a] UTI
[b] HDFC
[c] Zillion
[d] SBI
[e] Axis

Q. 109) SBI Capital Markets, BoB Capital Markets and IDBI Capital Markets and Securities have [a] Only 2 and 5
been chosen as the merchant bankers (nodal agencies) for conducting the initial public offer (IPO) [b] Only 1, 2, and 3
of state-run Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA). The draft red herring
[d] Only 5
prospectus (DHRP) for the IPO is expected to be submitted to SEBI within next six months.
[e] Only 2, 3 and 4
Considering this, which of the following contents would not be a part of IREDA’s DHRP?
1) Information on IREDA’s business operations, promoters, financials, and its standing within its
industry
2) Information on IREDA’s listed or unlisted peers
3) IREDA’s purpose of raising the money through IPO, utilization of the fund, and risks involved in
investment
4) DHRP will contain the details of the issue size of IREDA.
5) Information about the prices of shares to be issued by IREDA

• Meaning - A draft red herring prospectus (DRHP), or offer document, is the preliminary
registration document prepared by merchant bankers for prospective IPO-making
companies in the case of book building issues.
o Book Building is the process by which an underwriter determines the price at which
the shares must be sold in an Initial Public Offer (IPO).
Details -
o The document includes information about the company’s business operations,
promoters, financials, its standing within its industry and listed or unlisted
companies in the said industry.
o The document clarifies the reason why the company wants to raise money
from the public, how the money will be used and risks involved in investing in
the company.
o It contains the details of the issue size. It contains the price band of the shares
to be issued.
Q.110) How much is the global inflation projection for 2023 by the UN’s World Economic
Situations and Prospects 2023 report?
[a] 5.2%
[b] 6.2%
[c] 4.8%
[d] 4.5%
[e] 7.1%

• UN has released the World Economic Situations and Prospects 2023 report.
• India’s economy is expected to expand by 5.8% in 2023 and 6.7% in 2024 (calendar
year basis), supported by resilient domestic demand.
• Inflation in India is expected to reduce to 5.5% in 2023 as global commodity prices
moderate and slower depreciation of Indian currency will reduce the inflation
caused by imported products.
• Global inflation is projected to decline from 7.5% in 2022 to 5.2% in 2023, mainly due
to lower food and energy prices and softening global demand.
• Global growth is now projected to slow from 3.1% in 2022 to 2.3% in 2023 due to
resilient household spending in developed economies and recovery in China.
Q.111) Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched ‘NEP SAARTHI- Student
Ambassador for Academic Reforms in Transforming Higher Education in India’ to involve students in
the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. How many students will be chosen
from each Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as their nominations for NEP SAARTHIs?
[a] Three
[b] Seven
[c] Eight
[d] Ten
[e] Nine

Q.112) Recently, IIT-Madras has established the ‘Center of Water Technology’ (CoWT) in Water
Resources Management and Water Technologies. The Centre aims to build human capacity to ensure
water security for the country. MASHAV, ____ Agency for International Development Cooperation,
will provide assistance to the CoWT for the ‘AMRUT’ Mission for achieving its overall targets. Fill in
the blank.
[a] Israel
[b] Netherlands
[c] Germany
[d] Denmark
[e] Finland

Q.113) Which state has launched the SAHAS initiative for making workplaces safer for women?
[a] Telangana
[b] Madhya Pradesh
[c] Uttar Pradesh
[d] Maharashtra
[e] Chhattisgarh

Q.114) Which district has launched the first-of-its-kind initiative named Niramaya Health
Insurance scheme for children suffering from autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation,
multiple disabilities, and others?
[a] Goalpara district
[b] Araria district
[c] Darrang district
[d] Visakhapatnam district
[e] Changlang district

Q.115) Which state has announced to create a 'repository' of satellite imagery of different time
periods of the state on the Rajdhara platform?
[a] Punjab
[b] Rajasthan
[c] Haryana
[d] Chhattisgarh
[e] Jharkhand

Q.116) INS ‘Vaghsheer’ is the ____ Scorpene Submarine of Project-75, Yard 11880, Indian Navy’s
Kalvari class, delivered by the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited?
[a] Fourth
[b] Sixth
[c] Seventh
[d] Fifth
[e] Second

Q.117) How much was the production of defence goods in India in FY23, as per the Ministry of
Defence’s data?
[a] $12 billion
[b] $5 billion
[c] $4 billion
[d] $7 billion
[e] $10 billion

Q.118) Who is the first Saudi woman to go in space?
[a] Fatima Ali
[b] Amal Hadi
[c] Rayyanah Barnawi
[d] Munira Ahmad
[e] Amani Mustafa

Q.119) Recently, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced the CVV
(Card Verification Value) free facility for its Rupay debit, credit and prepaid cardholders who
have tokenized their cards on the merchant application. When did Rupay launch the Card on
File Tokenization facility?
[a] 2021
[b] 2019
[c] 2016
[d] 2020
[e] 2017

Q.120) Which of the following company has launched India's first recycled PVC Rupay card?
[a] Tide
[b] Leads Hub
[c] G. S J Solution
[d] Cached Solutions
[e] Data Home

Q.121) Which of the following ports will be developed as Green Hydrogen Hub under the
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways’ ‘Panch Karma Sankalp’?
[a] Deendayal Port and VO Chidambaranar Port
[b] Mundra Port and Paradip Port
[c] Jawaharlal Nehru Port and Visakhapatnam Port
[d] Mumbai Port and Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
[e] Karaikal Port and Chennai Port

Q.122) Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has extended the deadline of its Smart Cities
Mission from June 2023 to June 2024 to enable all 100 smart cities to not only complete their
projects but also document and disseminate the learnings from the mission. How many are the
small cities with less than 1 million population?
[a] 95
[b] 66
[c] 50
[d] 100
[e] 80

Q.123) Which state has launched the ‘Pahal’ initiative to increase the level of education?
[a] Uttar Pradesh
[b] Maharashtra
[c] Jharkhand
[d] Odisha
[e] West Bengal

Q.124) Under which scheme has the Central govt appointed L&T Engineering Limited to
augment infrastructure in tourism spots of the UT of Puducherry?
[a] PRASAD
[b] USTAAD
[c] Swadesh Darshan
[d] CBSP Scheme
[e] Brand India

Q.125) Which of the following causes does the CSR initiative - Infosys Springboard aim to serve?
[a] Women Empowerment
[b] Reduction in Maternal Mortality
[c] Reduction in Child Marriages
[d] Employment of Rural Youth
[e] Skilling of women and students from rural areas

Q.126) Which company has launched the GAINS 2023 to support the start-up ecosystem in
India? GAINS aims to address present and emerging challenges in the ship design and
construction industry, and aims at achieving the objectives of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
[a] MDL
[b] GSL
[c] GRSE
[d] L&T
[e] GIL

Q.127) Which is the only Indian company to feature in the BCG’s top 50 companies’ list in 2023,
being the most innovative company in their operations?
[a] Reliance
[b] Tata Group
[c] HDFC
[d] Infosys
[e] IOCL

Q.128) Which is the first PSU bank to offer live video chat and live web chat services to its
customers?
[a] Bank of Baroda
[b] Indian Bank
[d] Union Bank of India

Q.129) How much amount has been transferred by RBI to the Central Govt as dividend in 2022-
23 as against the Centre’s expectation of ______ (including the other banks’ dividend)?
[a] Rs 98,765 crore and Rs 76,578 crore
[b] Rs 87,416 crore and Rs 48,000 crore
[c] Rs 67,705 crore and Rs 89,012 crore
[d] Rs 78,555 crore and Rs 62,598 crore
[e] Rs 88,987 crore and Rs 98,089 crore

Q.130) Identify the correct order of banks in accordance with their profit growth percentage in
FY23?
[a] Bank of Maharashtra > UCO Bank > Bank of Baroda > Union Bank of India > State Bank of
India
[b] State Bank of India > Bank of India > Central Bank of India > UCO Bank > Indian Bank
[c] Indian Overseas Bank > Bank of India > State Bank of India > Bank of Maharashtra > Central
Bank of India
[d] Punjab National Bank > Punjab and Sind Bank > Bank of India > Canara Bank > UCO Bank
[e] Bank of Baroda > Bank of India > Bank of Maharashtra > Central Bank of India > State Bank
of India

PSBs Profit in FY23 Percentage of growth in
comparison to previous
year
Bank of Baroda ₹14,110 crore 94%
Bank of India ₹4,023 crore 18%
Bank of Maharashtra ₹2,602 crore 126%
Canara Bank ₹10,604 crore Not available
Central Bank of India ₹1,582 crore 51%
Indian Bank ₹5,282 crore 34%
Indian Overseas Bank ₹2,099 crore 23%
Punjab National Bank ₹2,507 crore (decline - 27% (decline)
from ₹3,457 crore in
2021-22)
Punjab and Sind Bank ₹1,313 crore 26%
Union Bank of India ₹8,433 crore 61%
UCO Bank ₹1,862 crore 100%
State Bank of India ₹50,232 crore 59%
Q.131) Which of the following Indian supercomputers has secured the 75th position in the
prestigious Top 500 Global Supercomputing List?
[a] PARAM Siddhi-AI
[b] Pratyush
[c] Mihir
[d] PARAM Brahma
[e] AIRAWAT

Q.132) Where is the Tok Pisin language spoken?
[a] Papua New Guinea
[b] New Zealand
[c] Australia
[d] Philippines
[e] Vietnam

Q.133) Which edition of the Forum of India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit was
recently conducted?
[a] Seventh
[b] Fourth
[c] Second
[d] Third
[e] Fifth

• The 3rd Forum of India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit was co-chaired by
Indian and Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister and attended by 14 Pacific Island
Countries (PICs).
Q.134) By which year does the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII)
aim to mobilize $600 billion in global infrastructure investments?
[a] 2027
[b] 2024
[c] 2029
[d] 2030
[e] 2025

Q.135) By what percentage has the airfare been cut under the UDAN 5.1 to make flying in
helicopters more affordable for passengers?
[a] 25%
[b] 10%
[c] 15%
[d] 35%
[e] 20%

Q.136) Recently, the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has announced the start
of the Phase-V of the Sagar Parikrama initiative. The aim is to spread information about fisheries-related
schemes and programs such as the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and Kisan Credit
Cards (KCC). The scheme has already completed four phases in ___ locations and this phase will be
launched in ___ locations in ___ and ___ states.
[a] 19; 06; Maharashtra and Goa
[b] 20; 10; Goa and Karnataka
[c] 10; 5; Kerala and Tamil Nadu
[d] 19; 12; Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
[e] 10; 5; Karnataka and Telangana

Q.137) Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a special [a] Only 1
commemorative postage stamp and a ₹75 coin to mark the inauguration of the [b] Only 1 and 2
new Parliament building. Considering this, identify the correct statement(s) from [c] Only 2
the options given below. [d] Only 2 and 3
1) The responsibility for coinage vests with the Government of India in terms of [e] None are incorrect
the Coinage Act, 2011 as amended from time to time.

2) Coins are minted at the four India Government Mints at Mumbai, Alipore
(Kolkata), Saifabad (Hyderabad), Cherlapally (Hyderabad) and NOIDA (UP).
3) Coins can be issued up to the denomination of Rs.1000 as per the Coinage Act,
2011.

Q.138) Which state/UT celebrated the maiden Sinthan Festival?
[a] J&K
[b] West Bengal
[c] Odisha
[d] Puducherry
[e] Nagaland

Q.139) ACCESS, RIVER, SMART, and BEST are the development projects of which country?
[a] India
[b] Nepal
[c] Bhutan
[d] Bangladesh
[e] Sri Lanka

Q.140) Which organization has released the Transport Outlook 2023 report?
[a] WEF
[b] ITF
[c] WB
[d] IMF
[e] WMO

Q.141) Which bank has launched Future Bankers 2.0, a pan-India recruitment programme to
transform young graduates into banking professionals within one year?
[a] IDFC First Bank
[b] HDFC Bank
[c] Bank of Baroda
[d] Axis Bank

Q.142) Which PSP has launched UPI SDK to allow customers of online merchants to make UPI
payments directly and in-line from the merchant's mobile app without getting redirected during
checkout?
[a] Amazon Pay
[b] Google Pay
[c] Paytm
[d] PhonePe
[e] Mobikwik

Q.143) Central Govt has cleared a prompt digital reporting and communication mechanism under which the
Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) will send a report digitally regarding borrowers to the PSU banks
for a loan amount of _____ or higher at pre-approval stage within 15 days of request. The new system will
require banks to submit their requests to CEIB through dedicated emails in a specific format. In turn, CEIB will
exclusively send reports to banks via email, maintaining a record of the timeline and actions taken by the
banks.
[a] Rs 10 crore
[b] Rs 20 crore
[c] Rs 15 crore
[d] Rs 40 crore
[e] Rs 50 crore

Q.144) Which of the following is the incorrect statement(s) with regards [a] Only 1
to Liberalized Remittance Scheme? [b] Only 2 and 3
1) Under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme, all resident individuals, [c] Only 1 and 3
including minors, are allowed to freely remit up to USD 2,15,000 per [d] Only 1, 2, and 3
financial year (April–March) outside India. Beyond this limit, the central [e] Only 3
bank's approval is required.

2) From now onwards, the purchases made by using the international
credit cards (ICCs) by residents touring abroad will be counted in the
Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS).
3) The LRS scheme was introduced in 2004 with a limit of USD 15,000.

Q.145) Recently, IRDAI has relaxed norms for 'surety bonds' to expand the surety insurance
market by increasing the availability of such products. To attain this goal, the new solvency
margin has been set. What is the new solvency margin requirement for these insurers?
[a] 2X
[b] 1.85X
[c] 1.75X
[d] 1.5X
[e] 1.95X

Q.146) Which company has established its Samadhan Centres, a one-stop solution centre, for
providing assistance to farmers?
[a] CropIn Technology Solutions
[b] Godrej Agrovet
[c] Intello Labs
[d] Agrostar
[e] Crofarm

Q.147) The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union (EU’s)
financial markets regulator and supervisor, has de-recognised six Indian central counterparties
(CCPs) from April 30, 2023. Under which Indian act are these CCPs governed?
[a] Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
[b] Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
[c] Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
[d] SARFAESI Act, 2002
[e] Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

Q.148) Who has been appointed the new chairman of the Data Security Council of India (DSCI),
effective April 1, 2023?
[a] Sukant Vatsa
[b] Rajendra Singh
[c] Amarendra Singh
[d] Pramod Bhasin
[e] Kirti Gupta

Q.149) When is the World Thyroid Day observed?
[a] May 11
[b] May 25
[c] May 13
[d] May 29
[e] May 18

Q.150) On whose birthday does the All-India Football Federation celebrate ‘AIFF Grassroots
Day’?
[a] Pradip Kumar Banerjee
[b] Santosh Kumar Gaund
[c] Shyam Sunder
[d] Navin Kumar Rajak
[e] Kapendra Dubey

Q.151) Which of the following statements correctly describes the purpose of the ‘SAMARTH’
campaign, recently launched by the Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj,
Shri Giriraj Singh?
[a] Promoting women led SHGs in rural areas
[b] Promoting digital transactions in 50,000-gram panchayats
[c] Promoting easy credit availability for the MSMEs
[d] Promoting financial inclusion of the MSME entrepreneurs
[e] Promoting digital skilling of women and youth in rural areas

Q.152) Recently, Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the 8th
International Conference on Pharma and Medical Device Sector in Delhi. What is the theme of
the first day of the conference?
[a] Sustainable MedTech 5.0: Scaling and Innovating Indian MedTech
[b] Indian pharma industry: Delivering Value through Innovation
[c] Revolutionizing Healthcare with Connected Medical Devices
[d] Innovations in Minimally Invasive Medical Devices
[e] Personalized Medicine: The Role of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices

• Theme of the 1st day of the Conference - Sustainable MedTech 5.0: Scaling and Innovating
Indian MedTech
• Theme of the 2nd day of the Conference - Indian pharma industry: Delivering Value
through Innovation
• ‘Assistance for Medical Devices clusters for Common Facilities (AMD-CF)’ scheme has
been launched to establish and strengthen common infrastructure facilities in the medical
devices clusters and fortify testing facilities for medical devices.
Q.153) National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has constituted a Cheetah Project Steering
Committee to review, progress, monitor and advise on the Cheetah introduction to the Madhya
Pradesh Forest Department and NTCA. Who heads this committee?
[a] Uday Singh
[b] Rajesh Gopal
[c] Krishan Kumar
[d] Sanjay Kumar Tiwari
[e] Radhey Shyam Dwivedi

• National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has constituted a Cheetah Project Steering
Committee to review, progress, monitor and advice on the Cheetah introduction to the
Madhya Pradesh Forest Department and NTCA.
• The 11-member committee will be headed by Global Tiger Forum Secretary General Dr.
Rajesh Gopal.
• It will also have a four-member consulting panel of international Cheetah experts.
Q.154) What is the production estimate for the oilseeds as per the Third Advance Estimates of
Production of Food Grains?
[a] 409.96 Lakh tonnes
[b] 590.91 lakh tonnes
[c] 892.89 lakh tonnes
[d] 121.87 lakh tonnes
[e] 234.34 lakh tonnes

• Third Advance Estimates of Production of Food Grains has been released by Ministry of
Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
Crop Production
Total Production 3305.34 Lakh Tonnes (Record)
Rice 1355.42 Lakh Tonnes (Record)
Wheat 1127.43 Lakh Tonnes (Record)
Bajra 111.66 Lakh Tonnes
Nutri / Coarse Cereals 547.48 Lakh Tonnes
Maize 359.13 Lakh Tonnes (Record)
Total Pulses 275.04 Lakh Tonnes
Gram 135.43 Lakh Tonnes
Moong 37.40 Lakh Tonnes
Oilseeds 409.96Lakh Tonnes (Record)
Groundnut 102.82 Lakh Tonnes
Soybean 149.76 Lakh Tonnes (Record)
Rapeseed & Mustard 124.94 Lakh Tonnes (Record)
Cotton 343.47 Lakh bales (of 170 kg each)
Sugarcane 4942.28 Lakh Tonnes (Record)
Jute & Mesta 94.94 Lakh bales (of 180 kg each)
Q.155) "Coming to a Storm Near You" and "Rocket Like a Hurricane" are the satellite launch
mission of NASA for _____ program?
[a] Clipper
[b] Voyager
[c] Tropics
[d] Messenger
[e] Pioneer

Q.156) Which of the following is the correct observation [a] Only 1
made by the “Levels and Trends in Child Malnutrition” [b] Only 2 and 3
report?
[d] Only 3
1) Stunting affected an estimated 22.3% or 148.1 million
[e] Only 2
children under 5 globally in 2022
2) Wasting affected 6.8% or 45 million children under 5
globally in 2022
3) Overweight affected an estimated 5.6% or 37 million
children under 5 globally in 2022

Stunting • It affected an estimated 22.3% or 148.1 million children under 5 globally in 2022
• Only about 1/3rd of all countries is ‘on track’ to halve the number of children affected by
stunting by 2030.
• More intensive efforts are required if the world is to achieve the global target of reducing
the number of children with stunting to 89 million by 2030.
o With current progress, the 2030 target will be missed by 39.5 million children, with
more than 80% of these ‘missed’ children living in Africa.
India • There were 16 million less stunted children in India in 2022 as compared to 2012.
• Stunting reduced from around 42% to 32% between 2012 and 2022 and India’s share in the
global burden has declined from 30% to 25%.
• The overall prevalence of stunting in 2022 as per global estimates at 31.7% in case of India
which is less than the national estimates of 35.5% (National Family Health Survey-5 2019-
21).
Wasting • It estimated 6.8% or 45 million children under 5 globally in 2022
• Even fewer countries are expected to achieve the 2030 target of 3% prevalence for
overweight, with just 1 in 6 countries currently ‘on track’.
India • The overall prevalence of wasting in 2022 as per global estimates is 18.7% in India
similar to the national estimates of 19% (NFHS-5). India’s share in the global burden
of wasting is significant at 49%.
Overweight • It affected an estimated 5.6% or 37 million children under 5 globally in 2022
• Progress towards the wasting target is not possible for nearly half of countries.
India • The prevalence of overweight marginally increased in a decade, from 2.2% in

2012 to 2.8% in 2022. India’s share in the global burden of overweight is 8.8% in
2022
Q.157) Which bank has been empaneled as a Clearing and Settlement Bank with the Indian
Clearing Corporation Ltd (ICCL)?
[a] Indian Bank
[b] HDFC Bank
[c] Union Bank of India
[d] Bank of India

• List of Clearing Corporations in India (as per SEBI’s website) -
o Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd.
o Metropolitan Clearing Corporation of India Ltd.
o Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation Ltd.
o National Commodity Clearing Ltd.
o NSE Clearing Limited.
Q.158) Recently, two Maharashtra-based banks have been merged. It is a first of its kind merger
of a negative net worth bank with another bank, after RBI allowed the voluntary mergers and
amalgamation between cooperative banks in March 2021. Identify the banks.
[a] The Greater Bombay Co Operative Bank Ltd and Citizen Credit Co-Operative Bank Ltd
[b] The Kapol Co Operative Bank Ltd and The Shamrao Vithal Co Operative Bank Ltd
[c] Abhyudaya Co-Operative Bank Ltd. And The Bharat Co-Operative Bank Ltd.
[d] The Kopargaon Peoples Co-Op. Bank Ltd. And The Maharashtra State Co-Operative Bank
Limited
[e] Maratha Sahakari Bank and The Cosmos Cooperative Bank Ltd.

Q.159) Recently, SEBI has set up a 21-member Intermediary Advisory Committee, chaired by
____ to advise on changes in legal framework and increasing transparency in the functioning of
market intermediaries like stock exchanges, depository participants, clearing corporations,
among others?
[a] Abhinay Pratap Singh
[b] Sanjay Kumar Tiwari
[c] Rishabh Yadav
[d] S Ravindran
[e] Shiv Pratap Singh Rathore

Q.160) How many high courts are operational in India?
[a] 28
[b] 26
[c] 21
[d] 25
[e] 20

Q.161) Which ministry was the top buyer of goods from GeM portal in 2022-23?
[a] Power Ministry
[b] Electronics and IT Ministry
[c] Commerce and Industry Ministry
[d] Health Ministry
[e] Tribal Affairs Ministry

Q.162) The union government has recently notified the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI)
scheme 2.0 for IT hardware, worth ₹17,000 crore and the window of applications under the
scheme will open from June 1. The scheme has ___ categories of applicants?
[a] Three
[b] Five
[c] Seven
[d] Four
[e] Two

Q.163) Recently, the negotiations for the Supply Chains (Pillar-II) Agreement were concluded
during the second in-person Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) Ministerial Meeting held [a] Only 1 and 3
in Detroit, US. The IPEF Supply Chains (Pillar-II) Agreement is one of the fastest ever [b] Only 3
concluded plurilateral economic cooperation Agreements. Considering the above statement, [c] Only 1 and 2
identify the correct statement from the options given below. [d] Only 2
1) In May 2022, the United States launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for [e] Only 2 and 3
Prosperity (IPEF) to advance resilience, sustainability, inclusiveness, economic growth,
fairness, and competitiveness for our economies.
2) It has Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Fiji India, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea,
Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam as its members.
3) The 14 IPEF partners represent 55% of global GDP and 38% of global goods and services
trade.

Q.164) Which of the following agencies has launched the 2023-27 country partnership strategy
(CPS) for India for accelerating structural transformation and job creation, promoting climate-
resilient growth, and deepening social and economic inclusiveness as key focus areas?
[a] World Bank
[b] European Investment Bank
[c] AIIB
[d] ADB
[e] International Monetary Fund

Q.165) Which has emerged as the best bank in NPA reduction, with its net non-performing
assets (NPAs) falling as low as 0.25% during FY23?
[a] Bank of India
[b] State Bank of India
[d] Bank of Baroda
[e] Bank of Maharashtra

Q.166) How much is the FDI inflow in India in FY23, according to the Department for Promotion
of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) data?
[a] $46 billion
[b] $50 billion
[c] $57 billion
[d] $96 billion
[e] $16 billion

Top countries sending FDI in India during FY23 Amount
Singapore $17.2 billion
Mauritius $6.13 billion
US $6 billion
UAE $3.35 billion
Netherlands $2.5 billion
Japan $1.8 billion
UK $1.73 billion
Cyprus $1.27 billion
Cayman island $772 million
Germany $547 million
Sector wise inflows in FY23 Amount
Computer software and hardware sector $9.4 billion (declined from $14.5 billion in
FY22)
Services $8.7 billion
Trading $4.8 billion
Automobile industry $1.9 billion (declined from $7 billion in FY22)
Chemicals $1.85 billion
State-wise FDI inflows in FY23 Amount
Maharashtra $14.8 billion
Karnataka $10.42 billion
Gujarat $4.71 billion (increased from $2.7 billion in FY22)
Q.167) With which bank has Razorpay collaborated to launch Turbo UPI?
[a] ICICI Bank
[b] Axis Bank
[c] Yes Bank
[d] IDBI Bank
[e] Bank of India

Q.168) Who has sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu, as the Central Vigilance
Commissioner?
[a] Kirti Gupta
[b] Mihir Kumar Jha
[c] Santosh Kumar Gaund
[d] Praveen Kumar Srivastava
[e] Navin Kumar Rajak

Q.169) When is the International Day of Women’s Health observed?
[a] May 30
[b] May 28
[c] May 27
[d] May 16
[e] May 20

Q.170) Which sport is Prannoy HS related to?
[a] Tennis
[b] Badminton
[c] Squash
[d] Billiards
[e] Cricket

JUNE 2023
Q.1) Recently, Ministry of Electronics & IT has launched the Electronics Repair Service
Outsourcing (ERSO) Pilot initiative. Where is the pilot of this project launched?
[a] Mysore
[b] Bengaluru
[c] Chennai
[d] Surat
[e] Gandhinagar

Q.2) Where is the National Training Centre for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
(FSSAI) established?
[a] Telangana
[b] Tamil Nadu
[c] Uttar Pradesh
[d] Gujarat
[e] Madhya Pradesh

Q.3) Recently, India launched Asia's first performance-based navigation system for helicopters
for a flight from Juhu to Pune using _____ satellite technology. This satellite technology is a
space-based augmentation system for providing the best possible navigational services over the
Indian FIR (Flight Information Region) with the capability of expanding to neighboring FIRs.
[a] NISAR
[b] GAGAN
[c] MARK
[d] MOVE
[e] SAGAR

Q.4) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the constitution of an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for
facilitation of the “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector”. The plan aims to converge various
schemes of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public
Distribution and Ministry of Food Processing Industries. Which of the following schemes will be converged under
the plan?
1) Agriculture Infrastructure Fund [a] Only 1, 2, and 5
2) Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure Scheme [b] Only 3 and 5
3) Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture [c] Only 2, 3, and 4
4) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana [d] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4

[e] Only 2 and 4
5) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare -
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF),
Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure Scheme (AMI),
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH),
Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
Ministry of Food Processing Industries -
Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME),
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution -
Allocation of food grains under the National Food Security Act,
Procurement operations at Minimum Support Price
Q.5) Recently, Central Government has approved the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate
and Sustain (CITIIS) 2.0 to support projects promoting a circular economy with focus on
integrated urban management. What is the tenure of the program?
[a] 4 years
[b] 3 years
[c] 7 years
[d] 10 years
[e] 2 years

• Central Government has approved the City Investments to Innovate,
Integrate and Sustain (CITIIS) 2.0 to support projects promoting a circular
economy with focus on integrated urban management.
• Tenure – 2023-2027
• Partners – French Development Agency (AFD), Kreditanstalt für
Wiederaufbau (KfW), the European Union (EU), and the National Institute
of Urban Affairs (NIUA)
• Funding support - A loan of Rs 1,760 crore or 200 million Euros with AFD
and KfW contributing 100 million Euros each and a technical assistance
grant of Rs 106 crore (EUR 12 million) from the EU
• CITIIS 1.0 was launched jointly in 2018 by the Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs, AFD, EU, and NIUA, with a total outlay of Rs 933 crore.
Q.6) Which state has launched “Namo Shetkari Sanman Yojana” to provide ₹6,000 a year as
minimum income support to farmers?
[a] Gujarat
[b] Tamil Nadu
[c] Haryana
[d] Maharashtra
[e] Karnataka

Q.7) Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect about the 76th edition of the World Health [a] Only 1, 2, and 3
Assembly? [b] Only 2, 3, and 5
1. Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya addressed a side event session on “Heal in India and Heal by India.” [c] Only 1, 4, and 5
2. During the Assembly, the Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health (2016–2030) [d] Only 3
was discussed for ending all preventable maternal, newborn and child deaths, including stillbirths, by [e] Only 1, 2, 3, and 5
2030, and improving their overall health and well-being.
3. This Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health (2016–2030) includes a monitoring
framework with 170 indicators, (of which 116 are key) to help countries.
4. During the Assembly, the Member States agreed to the proposal of US$ 6.83 billion for WHO’s Program
Budget for 2024-2025.
5. The recommendation of the WHO Sustainable Financing Working Group, which was launched in Jan 2021
to ensure optimum use of WHO’s financial resources, was highlighted and discussed.

Q.8) The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is an innovative global partnership between
public, private, philanthropic, and civil society organisations launched in Davos in 2017 to develop vaccines to
stop future epidemics. Since then, CEPI has significantly expanded the scale of its Centralized Laboratory
Network (CLN) - the epidemic and pandemic vaccine testing laboratory network. Identify the new joiners of this
network as of June 2023.
1) Senegal
2) India [a] 2, 4, and 5
3) Nicaragua [b] 1, 2, and 5
4) Ethiopia [c] 1, 3, and 5

[d] 2 and 5
5) Kenya
[e] 1, 2, and 3

Q.9) Who has been named as the 'Smile Ambassador' for Maharashtra's Swachh Mukh Abhiyan,
a campaign that promotes oral hygiene?
[a] Sania Mirza
[b] Sachin Tendulkar
[c] Mary Kom
[d] Prannoy HS
[e] MS Dhoni

Q.10) When is the World Multiple Sclerosis Day observed?
[a] May 30
[b] June 1
[c] June 3
[d] May 28
[e] May 29

Q.11) Recently, Shri Hardeep S. Puri, Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and
[a] 2020
Petroleum and Natural Gas organized an event at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi to
[b] 2023
celebrate the completion of the 3 successful years of the Prime Minster Street
[c] 2022
Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme.
[d] 2021
At the event, the Minister launched a PM SVANidhi mobile app for street
[e] 2018
vendors, to ease the loan application process and provide various information
to Street Vendors regarding the Scheme. There was already a mobile
application of PM SVANidhi for the Lending Institutions (LIs) and their field
functionaries for sourcing and processing loan applications of street vendors
under the Scheme. When was the mobile application launched for LIs?

Q.12) Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with
regards to the GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro [a] Only 1
[b] Only 1 and 2
Resources Dhan) initiative?
[c] Only 2 and 3
1) 500 new ‘waste to wealth’ plants will be established under
the GOBARdhan scheme.
[e] Only 3
2) Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of
Jal Shakti is the coordinating department for GOBARdhan.
3) Out of the 500 plants, 200 will be compressed biogas (CBG)
plants.

Q.13) Where was the 3rd Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting organized?
[a] Geneva
[b] Vienna
[c] Rome
[d] London
[e] Gandhinagar

Q.14) Recently, French railway company Alstom, has won the ₹30,000 crore contract for the
manufacturing and maintenance of 100 aluminium body Vande Bharat trains. Prime Minister
Narendra Modi planned to run 75 Vande Bharat trains by _____?
[a] 2027
[b] 2024
[c] 2026
[d] 2028
[e] 2030

Q.15) Match the following categories of MSMEs with their classification criteria.
1) Micro Enterprises 4) Investment in Plant and Machinery
or Equipment: [a] 2-6 and 3-4
Not more than Rs.90 crore and [b] 1-4, 2-6 and 3-5
Annual Turnover; not more than Rs.
150 crores [c] 1-5 and 2-6
2) Small Enterprises 5) Investment in Plant and Machinery
[d] 3-4 and 2-6
or Equipment:
Not more than Rs.1 crore and Annual [e] 1-6 and 2-5
Turnover; not more than Rs. 5 crores
3) Medium Enterprises 6) Investment in Plant and Machinery
or Equipment:
Not more than Rs.10 crore and
Annual Turnover; not more than Rs.
50 crores

• In the micro-enterprise category, those with an investment of up to Rs 1
crore and a turnover of up to Rs 5 crore will be registered.
• Under the small enterprise category, eligible enterprises will have an
investment of up to Rs 10 crore and a turnover of up to Rs 50 crore.
• In the medium category, enterprises with an investment of up to Rs 50
crore and a turnover of up to Rs 250 crore will be able to register.
• The registration can avail free insurance coverage up to Rs 5 lakh under the
soon-to-be-implemented accident insurance scheme.
Q.16) Recently, the Strategic Forces Command carried out a successful training launch of a
Medium-Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-1. What is the range of this missile?
[a] 600-700 km
[b] 500-800 km
[c] 600-900 km
[d] 700–900 km
[e] 800-1000 km

Q.17) Which countries hosted the multinational Arctic Challenge Exercise (ACE)?
[a] Finland, Norway and Sweden
[b] Germany, Denmark, and Finland
[c] UK, Finland, and Estonia
[d] Bulgaria, Sweden, and Netherlands
[e] Belgium, Luxembourg, and Netherlands

Q.18) The Times Higher Education Impact Ranking, which assesses universities against the
United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has been released for 2023. Which
Indian institution has ranked among the top institutions in the SDG-5?
[a] IIT-Guwahati
[b] Manipal Academy of Higher Education
[c] Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
[d] Chitkara University
[e] Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Science

• The Times Higher Education Impact Ranking, which assesses universities against
the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has been released
for 2023.
• Total - 1,591 universities from 112 countries/regions
• Parameters - research, stewardship, outreach and teaching
• Top ranked - Western Sydney University (Aus), followed by University of
Manchester (UK), and Queen’s University (Canada)
• India’s top ranked - Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore (52nd)
• Founded in 2019, THE Impact Rankings assess universities against the United
Nations’ SDGs.
SDGs Best Performing Institutions from India
SDG 5 — gender equality Manipal Academy of Higher Education (4th
rank)
SDG 7 — affordable and clean energy IIT-Guwahati at 6th spot,
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical

Sciences at 18th spot,
Chitkara University at 40th spot,
Shoolini University of Biotechnology and

Management Science at 43rd spot and,
Lovely Professional University at 77th spot
Q.19) Recently, mooPay, the fintech arm of Stellapps, has collaborated with IBISA Network, HDFC ERGO, and
Gramcover to introduce an innovative insurance plan – mooMark – for farmers based on the Heat Index. It is the
first of its kind initiative in India. Which of the following is not a feature of this insurance plan?
[a] It provides coverage to farmers if temperatures exceed specified limits for a predetermined number of days
during a 60-day period starting from May 1st, 2023.
[b] Every insured cattle is eligible for a maximum coverage of Rs 2000.
[c] Currently, the insurance cover is limited to one cattle per household.
[d] It aims to integrate the insurance coverage with National Dairy Development Plan.
[e] Awareness about this program is being spread through village-level collection centers and Stellapps'
smartFarms app.

Q.20) Which state witnessed the highest job creation in the formal sector in FY23, according to
the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation’s payroll reporting data analysis?
[a] Gujarat
[b] Maharashtra
[c] Tamil Nadu
[d] Telangana
[e] Andhra Pradesh

Q.21) Which company is going to set up a giga-factory for manufacturing lithium-ion cells, with
an estimated initial investment of around Rs 130 billion ($1.6 billion) in Gujarat?
[a] Vedanta
[b] Foxconn
[c] Tata Group
[d] Reliance Industries
[e] CATL

Q.22) What is the maximum tenure and maximum deposit amount permitted under the ACE
Fixed Deposit scheme of RBL Bank?
[a] Rs 2 crore and 240 months
[b] Rs 5 crore and 380 months
[c] Rs 1 crore and 170 months
[d] Rs 10 crore and 300 months
[e] Rs 4 crore and 120 months

• RBL Bank has introduced a new fixed deposit scheme – ACE Fixed Deposit.
• Deposit range of FD – Rs 50 lakh to Rs 2 crores
• Tenure of FD - 12 to 240 months
• RBL Bank has also revised its fixed deposit interest rates effective from
June 1, 2023.
Q.23) What is the fiscal deficit target set by the Govt in the Union Budget of 2023-24?
[a] 5.9%
[b] 4.5%
[c] 6.7%
[d] 6.4%
[e] 5.1%

• According to the data released by the Controller General of Accounts
(CGA), the govt’s fiscal deficit for 2022-23 amounts to 6.4% of the GDP.
• Finance Ministry has set a target to further narrow the deficit for 2023-24
to 5.9%, and 4.5% of the GDP by 2025-26.
Fiscal Deficit (in absolute amount) Rs 17.33 lakh crore (actual)
Rs 17.55 lakh crore (revised estimate)
Difference - Rs 22,188 crore

Total Receipts Rs 24.56 lakh crore
Direct tax collection Rs. 16.61 lakh crore (higher than the
revised target of Rs 16.5 lakh crore)
Gross GST collection Rs 18.10 lakh crore (up by 22%)
Average gross monthly collection for

the full year was Rs 1.51 lakh crore
Overall Expenditure Rs 41.89 lakh crore
Capital expenditure Rs 7.36 trillion (exceeded by

Rs 8,551 crore from the RE
at Rs 7.28 lakh crore)
Revenue expenditure Rs 34.5 trillion (lower than

the RE of Rs 34.59 trillion)
Q.24) Recently, RBI has proposed a framework for overall information security with an emphasis on
cyber resilience to improve the safety and security of the payment systems operated by payment
system operators (PSOs). The framework has proposed a phased implementation of the guidelines by
the PSOs. What is the timeline for large, medium and small non-bank PSOs for implementation
(respectively)?
[a] 2023, 2025, 2027
[b] 2024, 2025, 2026
[c] 2026, 2028, 2030
[d] 2024, 2026, 2028
[e] 2026, 2029, 2031

RBI has proposed a framework for overall information security with an
emphasis on cyber resilience to improve the safety and security of the
payment systems operated by payment system operators (PSOs).
The framework is part of the draft paper on Cyber Resilience and Digital
Payment Security Controls for non-bank PSOs.
Q.25) IRDAI has released the draft guidelines for 'Bima Vahaks’ to establish a dedicated distribution
channel at the level of Gram Panchayats. These guidelines are focused on enhancing insurance
inclusion and creating awareness in every Gram Panchayat and to address the local needs within
every Gram Panchayat and village. These guidelines divide the Bima Vahaks into two categories,
which are named as ___ and ____.
[a] Collective and Personal
[b] Common and Individual
[c] General and Personal
[d] Corporate and Individual
[e] Group and Single

• Corporate Bima Vahak would be legal persons registered in accordance
with the respective laws and engaged by an insurer.
• Individual Bima Vahak could be any individual appointed by an insurer or
appointed by a Corporate Bima Vahak.
• The Bima Vahaks, both corporate and individual, would be authorised to
undertake activities like the collection of proposal information, and KYC
documents and coordinate claims-related services.
Q.26) Which organization has recently (as of June 5, 2023) reduced its forecast for India's annual
growth by 50 basis points to 5.5% for fiscal 2024 and projected 7.2% growth rate for FY23?
[a] Moody’s
[b] J.P. Morgan
[c] DBS
[d] Goldman Sachs
[e] NSO

Q.27) Who has been elected as the President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly
(scheduled for September 5-19, 2023 in New York)?
[a] Dianne Feinstein from California
[b] Dennis Francis from Trinidad and Tobago
[c] Michael Bennet from Colorado
[d] Marten van den Berg from Netherlands
[e] John Hickenlooper from Canada

• Dennis Francis (Ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago) has been elected as
the President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (scheduled
for September 5-19, 2023 in New York).
• Vision for the 78th session – ‘Peace, Prosperity, Progress and
Sustainability’
Q.28) Who has been appointed as the first female Secretary-General of the World
Meteorological Organisation (WMO)?
[a] Celeste Saulo
[b] Debbie Stabenow
[c] Lisa Murkowski
[d] Elizabeth Dole
[e] Mini Cooper

• Dr Abdulla Al Mandous (from UAE) has been elected as the new President of the
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for a four-year term from 2023 to
2027.
• The election took place during the 19th session of the World Meteorological
Congress (Cg-19) held in Geneva, Switzerland.
• India Meteorological Department (IMD) director general Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
was elected as one of the three Vice Presidents of the WMO.
• The other two being elected are Eoin Moran (from Ireland) as the second VP and
Daouda Konate (from Cote d'Ivoire) as the first VP for the next four years.
Q.29) When is the International Sex Worker Rights Day observed?
[a] March 3
[b] August 11
[c] May 17
[d] April 10
[e] June 15

• June 2 - International Sex Workers' Day / International Whores’ Day;
Theme - Decriminalization and Empowerment
• As per an article of LiveMint, "Access to Justice" is the theme of this day.
• March 3 - International Sex Worker Rights Day
• September 14 - Sex Worker Pride
• December 17 - International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Q.30) Which bank has established the Rashtrabhasha Samman Award in June 2023?
[a] Bank of Baroda
[b] Bank of India
[c] Indian Bank
[d] Central Bank of India
[e] IndusInd Bank

• The author of the original work and the respective Hindi translator of the
award-winning book will receive Rs 21 lakh and Rs 15 lakh respectively.
• In addition to this, the authors and the Hindi translators of the next five
shortlisted books will receive Rs. 3 lakh and Rs. 2 lakh each respectively.
Q.31) Union Minister of Education and Skill Development, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has
released the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023. What is corpus
requirement for private institutions to apply for the status of deemed university as per the
revised regulation?
[a] Rs 10 crores
[b] Rs 15 crores
[c] Rs 25 crores
[d] Rs 30 crores
[e] Rs 45 crores

Q.32) Where is the National Centre for Dam Safety from Earthquake set up?
[a] Jaipur
[b] Bangalore
[c] Chennai
[d] Mumbai
[e] Pune

• Ministry of Jal Shakti has signed an MoU with Malviya National Institute of
Technology (MNIT), Jaipur to set up National Centre for Dam Safety from
Earthquake at a cost of Rs 30 crore.
• The new centre will handle technology development related to structural
and earthquake safety of all dams in the country.
• India has the third largest number of dams - 6,000 - in the world. More
than 25% of these dams have completed over 50% of their lifespan, while
several are a few hundred years old.
• The Dam Safety Act, 2021 provides for surveillance, inspection, operation
and maintenance of the specified dams for the prevention of dam failure-
related disasters.
Q.33) Recently, Department of Pharmaceuticals organized the “Global Vaccine Research
Collaborative” discussion, which was focused on Vaccine Research and Development: Building
Consensus for Future Health Emergencies Prevention, Preparedness, and Response. The discussion
was organized on the sidelines of the ____ G20 Health Working Group Meeting, in Hyderabad.
[a] Second
[b] Third
[c] Fourth
[d] First
[e] Fifth

Q.34) Identify the correct statement from the options given below.
[a] Aroma Mission aims to bring additional area of 30,000 hectares under cultivation
[b] This will help in production of an additional 700 Tonnes of essential oil which will generate a
business of at least Rs 200 crores
[c] It aims to increase the income of the farmers through cultivation of high value and high
demand aromatic crops by about Rs. 30,000 to 60,000/ha/year
[d] Only A and B

• CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu (CSIR-IIIM) has
organized the Lavender festival at Bhaderwah in Doda district of the
Jammu Division.
• Bhaderwah has emerged as the Lavender capital of India.
• Aroma Mission aims to bring additional area of 30,000 hectares under
cultivation of these crops by interventions of CSIR to further catalyse the
cultivation of aromatic crops in about 60,000 hectares.
• This will help in production of an additional 700 tonnes of essential oil for
perfumery, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, and use of these oils
in value addition and herbal products would generate a business of at least
Rs 200 crores.
• CSIR’s Aroma Mission aims to increase the income of the farmers through
cultivation of high value and high demand aromatic crops by about Rs.
30,000 to 60,000/ha/year.
• About 45,000 skilled human resource will also be developed in
convergence with the “Skill India” initiatives.
Q.35) Where was the Asia's largest, ambitious and historic cluster development scheme
launched?
[a] Andhra Pradesh
[b] Gujarat
[c] Kerala
[d] Maharashtra
[e] Tamil Nadu

Q.36) Recently, the International Finance Corporation and the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and
[a] Only 1 and 2
Development (NaBFID) have signed an MOU to collaborate on identifying and developing public-private
partnership (PPP) projects to bolster India's infrastructure sector. [c] Only 3 and 4
[d] Only 1 and 4
The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) is a specialized Development
[e] None of those given as
Finance Institution in India aimed at supporting the country's infrastructure sector, which can significantly options
gain from an enabling credit flow by means of attractive instruments and channelized investment.
Considering this, identify the correct statement from the options given below?
1) The entire shareholding of the institution is currently held by the Government of India.
2) It was established through an Act of Parliament i.e., National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and
Development Act, 2021.
3) NaBFID is regulated and supervised by RBI as an All-India Financial Institution (AIFI) under sections 45L
and 45N of the RBI Act, 1934, respectively.
4) Term loans, bonds, debentures, guarantees (bid bonds, mobilization/advance payment guarantees,
performance guarantees) etc. are some of the products offered by NaBFID.

Q.37) Identify the incorrect statement(s) with regards to the National Institutional Ranking
Framework.
[a] The parameters of the rankings include Teaching, Learning & Resources, Research and
Professional Practice Graduation Outcomes, Outreach and Inclusivity, and Peer Perception
[b] The ranking has 13 different sub-rankings
[c] IISc-Bangalore has topped in the overall NIRF 2023 rankings
[d] Miranda House has topped in the college rankings

• Ministry of Education has released the National Institutional Ranking
Framework 2023.
• Parameters - Teaching, Learning & Resources, Research and Professional
Practice Graduation Outcomes, Outreach and Inclusivity, and Peer
Perception
Categories Rank 1
Overall IIT-Madras
Universities Indian Institute of Science,
Bengaluru
Colleges Miranda House
Research Indian Institute of Science,
Bengaluru
Engineering IIT-Madras
Management IIM-Ahmedabad
Pharmacy National Institute of Pharmaceutical
Education and Research, Hyderabad
Medical All India Institute of Medical Sciences,
Delhi
Dental Saveetha Institute of Medical and
Technical Sciences, Chennai
Law National Law School of India University,
Bengaluru
Architecture IIT-Roorkee
Agriculture and Allied Sectors Indian Agricultural Research Institute,
Delhi
Innovation IIT-Kanpur
Q.38) Which bank has launched its latest advertising campaign titled “My Account Starts
Today”?
[a] Bank of Maharashtra
[c] Bank of India
[d] HSBC India
[e] Canara Bank

• HSBC India has launched its latest advertising campaign titled “My Account
Starts Today”.
• The campaign will have cricketer Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador.
Q.39) Which bank has launched Project Kuber in Bengaluru to source, facilitate, and cater to the
various banking needs of customers?
[a] HDFC Bank
[b] SBI
[c] ICICI Bank
[d] Bank of India
[e] Karnataka Bank

• State Bank of India has launched Project Kuber in Bengaluru to source,
facilitate, and cater to the various banking needs of customers.
• As part of this project, four transaction banking hubs and one corporate
salary package hub were established.
• These would serve as a one-stop destination for all payment and
collection-related requirements and would offer services to corporate and
non-corporate clients right from the initial stage of account opening to
onboarding them onto SBI’s digital platforms.
Q.40) Which bank has launched Interoperable Cardless Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) facility wherein
a customer can withdraw cash using UPI from the bank's ATMs?
[a] Indian Bank
[b] Kotak Mahindra Bank
[c] Bank of Baroda
[d] Punjab and Sind Bank
[e] IndusInd Bank

• Bank of Baroda has launched Interoperable Cardless Cash Withdrawal
(ICCW) facility wherein a customer can withdraw cash using UPI from the
bank's ATMs.
• It is the first public sector bank to launch this service.
• Bank of Baroda customers as well as customers of other banks that use
BHIM UPI, bob World UPI or any other UPI application enabled for ICCW
on their mobile phone can withdraw cash from a Bank of Baroda ATM
without using their debit card.
Q.41) When was the US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) launched to
elevate and expand the strategic technology partnership and defence industrial cooperation
between the two countries?
[a] 2022
[b] 2021
[c] 2019
[d] 2015
[e] 2016

• President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Modi launched the US-India
initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET), in May 2022, to
elevate and expand the strategic technology partnership and defence
industrial cooperation between the two countries.
• Objective of iCET - to connect government, academia and industry of the
two countries in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing,
5G and 6G, biotech, space and semiconductors
Q.42) Which country has conferred the ‘Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star’ upon
President Droupadi Murmu?
[a] Guyana
[b] Suriname
[c] Philippines
[d] Bahrain
[e] Oman

Q.43) What is the outlay of central sector 'Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme' for FY22-26?
[a] ₹5,750 crore
[b] ₹1,675 crore
[c] ₹2,980 crore
[d] ₹3,985 crore
[e] ₹9,987 crore

• The Central Government has approved the continuation of the central
sector 'Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme' with an estimated
expenditure of ₹2,980 crore.
• The tenure for the extension is from 2021-22 to 2025-26 (co-terminus with
the 15th Finance Commission cycle).
• Under this scheme, exploration for coal and lignite is conducted in two
broad stages:
• Promotional (Regional) Exploration and,
• Detailed Exploration in non-Coal India Limited blocks
• The approval will provide an outlay of Rs 1,650 crore for promotional
(Regional) exploration and Rs 1,330 crore for detailed drilling in non-CIL
(Coal India Ltd-owned) areas.
Q.44) Where was the International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations (SMOPS-2023)
organized?
[a] India
[b] France
[c] US
[d] Germany
[e] Netherlands

• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced to launch
Chandrayaan-3 mission in mid-July this year.
• The announcement was made by ISRO chairman S Somanath on the
sidelines of an International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations
(SMOPS-2023) in Bengaluru, India.
• Theme of the Conference - Emerging Technologies and Automation in
Space Mission Operations and Ground Segment
Q.45) Where was the 3-day National Conference on Recent Advances in School (RASE-2023),
also known as Shiksha Mahakumbh, organized?
[a] NIT Rourkela
[b] NIT Durgapur
[c] NIT Warangal
[d] NIT Jalandhar
[e] NIT Trichy

• The 3-day National Conference on Recent Advances in School (RASE-2023),
also known as Shiksha Mahakumbh, was organized at Dr BR Ambedkar
National Institute of Technology, NIT Jalandhar.
• Organisers - Sarvahitkari Shiksha Samiti, Punjab in collaboration with NIT
Jalandhar
• Theme – Integration of Bharatiya Traditional and Modern Education
Systems for Sustainability
• Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and
Sports Anurag Thakur addressed the conference.
Q.46) The EU-India Global Gateway Conference took place in Shillong, Meghalaya. Launched in
December ____, the Global Gateway Strategy aims to work towards the fulfilment of goals
identified by the Paris Agreement on climate change and the 2030 Sustainable Development
Goals. Global Gateway aims to mobilise up to _____ in investments by ____.
[a] 2022; €500 billion; 2025
[b] 2021; €300 billion; 2027
[c] 2019; €400 billion; 2025
[d] 2021; €900 billion; 2029
[e] 2016; €100 billion; 2030

• The EU-India Global Gateway Conference took place in Shillong,
Meghalaya.
• Launched in December 2021, the Global Gateway Strategy aims to work
towards the fulfilment of goals identified by the Paris Agreement on
climate change and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
• The Global Gateway aims at boosting smart, green and secure links in
digital, energy and transport and strengthen health, education and
research systems across the world.
• Global Gateway aims to mobilise up to €300 billion in investments
between 2021-2027.
Q.47) National Mission for Mentoring (NMM) has been launched under the National Education Policy 2020 for
creation of a large pool of outstanding professionals willing to provide mentoring to school teachers and ensure
their continuous professional development. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) launched NMM in
Pilot mode in July 2022 in selected 30 Central Schools (15 KVs, 10 JNVs, 5 CBSE) across the country. Who is the
current chair of NCTE?
[a] Kalpesh Yadav
[b] Yogesh Singh
[c] Yoginder Mishra
[d] Rajest Gupta
[e] Ramkumar Saini

Q.48) Recently, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat released the progress report of the
Jal Jeevan Mission: Swachh Jal se Suraksha (SJSS) Campaign which was organised from 2nd October, 2022 to 31st
March, 2023. The campaign aims to emphasise water quality monitoring and surveillance activities by states and
UTs. The progress made under these activities was reported on WQMIS portal. What does ‘M’ stand for in this
full form of WQMIS?
[a] Mineral
[b] Mining
[c] Management
[d] Mix
[e] Maintain

• The progress made under the campaign’s activities was reported on
WQMIS portal (Jal Jeevan Mission Water Quality Management Information
System).
• The states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh
emerged as the best performing states during the Campaign.
Q.49) India is planning to join the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation [a] 1995 and 54 members
[b] 1980 and 78 members
Scheme, an international regime that fosters cooperation between countries and
[c] 1967 and 100 members
regulatory authorities in good manufacturing practices (GMP) to improve the
[d] 1998 and 200 members
quality of their medical products. The decision was triggered by the deaths of 66
[e] 2000 and 150 members
children in Gambia that were linked to toxic Indian-made cough syrups. The
Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) is a non-binding,
informal co-operative arrangement between Regulatory Authorities in the field of
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) of medicinal products for human or
veterinary use. When was it launched and how many members are there in this
forum?

Q.50) The Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy have jointly
[a] Only 1 and 2
launched the MAHIR mission to use emerging technologies in the power sector. Identify
[b] Only 3
the incorrect statement(s) with regards to the scheme.
[c] Only 2 and 3
1) The Mission will have a two-tier structure - a Technical Scoping Committee and an Apex
[d] Only 1, 2 and 4
Committee. [e] Only 2, 3, and 5
2) MAHIR will work towards Industry-Academia -Government collaboration to create an
ecosystem for innovation and translation of research in the power sector
3) The scheme will be implemented from 2024-25 to 2029-30
4) The Technical Scoping Committee will be chaired by the Chairperson of Central
Electricity Authority and the Apex Committee will be chaired by the Union Minister for
Power & New and Renewable Energy.

• The Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
have jointly launched the Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research
(MAHIR) to use emerging technologies in the power sector.
• The scheme aims to facilitate indigenous research, development and
demonstration of the latest and emerging technologies in the power
sector.
• Tenure - 2023-24 to 2027-28
Q.51) Where is India's first carbon neutral village being developed?
[a] Nashik
[b] Thane
[c] Ahilyanagar
[d] Pune
[e] Dhule

Q.52) Which state is implementing the following initiatives?
1) A special campaign to raise awareness about door-to-door waste collection and segregation
2) 'Clean City-Safe City'
3) Mukhyamantri Shehri Nikay Swamitva Yojana
4) Integrated Water Resources Action Plan (2023-25)
[a] Haryana
[b] Madhya Pradesh
[c] Rajasthan
[d] Uttar Pradesh
[e] Assam

Q.53) Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has announced to launch the 'Gruha Jyoti' free electricity scheme on August
1. Under the scheme, the electricity company will record the average annual consumption of power in the
building of the applicants in the last fiscal. If a consumer uses an average of 150 units of power per year, they will
be eligible to get up to 165 units of electricity free. Under the scheme, beneficiaries must enroll on the _____
portal of the State Government.
[a] Pradyut
[b] Vidyut Seva
[c] Seva Sindhu
[d] Ujwal
[e] Urja Seva

Q.54) Uttar Pradesh government has launched the portal (//familyid.up.gov.in) for creation of
Family ID under 'One Family One Identity' scheme to establish a comprehensive database of
family units of the state and to connect at least one member of each family with employment.
The ID will consist of ___ digit number.
[a] 12
[b] 15
[c] 8
[d] 10
[e] 14

Q.55) Which state has launched Nand Baba Milk Mission Scheme at the cost of Rs 1000 crore to
increase milk production, on the one hand, and to give milk producers fair prices for their
produce in villages itself?
[a] Uttar Pradesh
[b] Madhya Pradesh
[c] Gujarat
[d] Assam
[e] Odisha

• Uttar Pradesh government has launched Nand Baba Milk Mission Scheme
at the cost of Rs 1000 crore to increase milk production, on the one hand,
and to give milk producers fair prices for their produce in villages itself.
• The entire country produces 221 million metric tonnes of milk, while UP
alone produces 33 million metric tonnes.
• On the other hand, 444 grams of milk is available per person per day in the
country, while per person per day availability of milk is 392 grams in the
state.
• The participation of the organised and unorganised sectors in milk
collection is 21% and 79% respectively.
Q.56) Which state is developing the 'Prerna (inspirational): The Vernacular School'?
[a] Uttarakhand
[b] Gujarat
[c] Himachal Pradesh
[d] Arunachal Pradesh
[e] Odisha

Q.57) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the
Agni-Prime missile from Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. Agni-P or Agni-
Prime is a new generation nuclear-capable medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM). How many
Agni missiles have been developed in India, so far?
[a] Six
[b] Four
[c] Two
[d] Five
[e] Three

Q.58) Which company has received the approval for producing the Varunastra, a ship-launched
anti-submarine heavy weight torpedo (HWT)?
[a] Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
[b] Bharat Dynamics Ltd
[c] Cochin Shipyard Ltd.
[d] Bharat Electronics Ltd.
[e] MTAR Technologies

Q.59) Where is India developing the Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project (480MW)?
[a] Bhutan
[b] Nepal
[c] Sri Lanka
[d] Turkmenistan
[e] Uzbekistan

Q.60) Which country is hosting the Air Defender 23 drill - one of the biggest air deployment
drills in NATO’s history - from June 12-23?
[a] Germany
[b] Poland
[c] Czech Republic
[d] Croatia
[e] Norway

Q.61) Which nation has recently withdrawn from the 38-nation Combined Maritime Forces
(CMF), a US-led maritime coalition tasked with securing tense Gulf waterways that are vital to
the global oil trade?
[a] Oman
[b] Syria
[c] Iraq
[d] UAE
[e] Kuwait

• United Arab Emirates has withdrawn from the 38-nation Combined
Maritime Forces (CMF), a US-led maritime coalition tasked with securing
tense Gulf waterways that are vital to the global oil trade.
• The Bahrain-headquartered CMF was established in 2001, initially as a
partnership between 12 nations.
Q.62) Which space agency has launched the Mars Express spacecraft?
[a] NASA
[b] ESA
[c] JAXA
[d] Roscosmos
[e] UK Space Agency

Q.63) BSE and NSE have launched an enhanced surveillance mechanism for companies that
have a market cap of less than _____.
[a] Rs 1000 crore
[b] Rs 800 crore
[c] Rs 500 crore
[d] Rs 700 crore
[e] Rs 200 crore

Q.64) RBI had constructed the Financial Inclusion Index in 2021 to measure the extent of
financial inclusion. The FI-Index includes information on the banking, investments, insurance,
postal, and pension sectors. What is the score range of the index?
[a] 0-100
[b] 1-5
[c] 0-50
[d] 1-50
[e] 1-100

• RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das launched a financial inclusion dashboard
named 'Antardrishti' to provide the necessary knowledge to evaluate and
track the development of financial inclusion by recording relevant data.
• This tool will also make it possible to assess the degree of financial
exclusion at a local level across the nation so that such places may be
addressed.
• RBI had constructed the Financial Inclusion Index in 2021 to measure the
extent of financial inclusion.
• The FI-Index includes information on the banking, investments, insurance,
postal, and pension sectors.
• The index records data on different aspects of financial inclusion in a single
value ranging from 0 to 100, where 0 denotes total financial exclusion and
100 denotes complete financial inclusion.
• The FI-Index comprises of three broad parameters (weights indicated in
brackets) viz., Access (35%), Usage (45%), and Quality (20%).
Q.65) How much money is the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure Development
(NaBFID) expected to raise through 10-year non-convertible debentures (NCDs)?
[a] ₹2,000 crore
[b] ₹5,000 crore
[c] ₹3,000 crore
[d] ₹10,000 crore
[e] ₹20,000 crore

Q.66) Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect about the revival [a] Only 1
packages of BSNL? [b] Only 2 and 3
1) First revival package was announced in 2018 for the allotment of 4G/5G [c] Only 1, 2, and 3
spectrum for the company. The worth of the package is Rs 89,000 crore. [d] Only 3
[e] Only 1 and 3
2) Second revival package was announced in 2019 to revive the BSNL and
MTNL. The package is worth Rs 69,000 crore.
3) Third revival package was announced in 2022 for spectrum allocation,
capital expenditure and viability gap funding. The package was worth Rs
1.64-lakh-crore.

1) First revival package was announced in 2019 to revive the BSNL and MTNL.
The package is worth Rs 69,000 crore.
2) Second revival package was announced in 2022 for spectrum allocation,
capital expenditure and viability gap funding. The package was worth Rs 1.64-
lakh-crore.
3) Third revival package was announced in 2023 for the allotment of 4G/5G
spectrum for the company. The worth of the package is Rs 89,047-crore
Q.67) The Provision 23(E) of the Securities Contracts (Regulations) Act (SCRA) of 1956 states
that any company violating listing conditions could attract a penalty of up to _____?
[a] Rs 10 crore
[b] Rs 25 crore
[c] Rs 5 crore
[d] Rs 20 crore
[e] Rs 12 crore

Q.68) What is the rank of Kerala, Goa, and J&K in the State Food Safety Index 2023 (5th
edition)?
[a] 1st
[b] 3rd
[c] 4th
[d] 10th
[e] 5th

• June 7 - World Food Safety
Day; Theme - Food
standards save lives
• FSSAI released the State
Food Safety Index 2023 (5th
edition). The index assesses
the period of 2022-23.
• Parameters of this index -
Rankings for 2022-23 -
Q.69) Dame Grand Companionship is the second-highest honour of which country?
[a] Australia
[b] Philippines
[c] USA
[d] Thailand
[e] New Zealand

Q.70) Which country is the host of Special Olympics World Summer Games 2023?
[a] Germany
[b] Norway
[c] Netherlands
[d] Oman
[e] Qatar

• Special Olympics World Summer Games are the world's largest inclusive
sports event for people with intellectual disabilities. They compete
together in 26 sports.
• Special Olympics Bharat is a National Sports Federation for development of
Sports for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.
• It is a designated Nodal Agency for all disabilities on account of its national
presence and experience, especially in rural areas which account for nearly
75% of the disabled population in India.
Q.71) With which company has Ministry of Women and Child Development partnered to launch
the Amrit Generation Campaign: Naye Bharat Ke Sapne to empower and engage the youth of
India to express their aspirations and dreams for the future?
[a] Meta
[b] Amazon
[c] Flipkart
[d] Infosys
[e] Tata Group

• Youth in the age group of 16-18 years is encouraged to create Reels on Instagram and Facebook showcasing their
aspirations and dreams for the future.
• Fifty entries from the campaign will be selected and invited to New Delhi for a unique opportunity to interact with
senior policymakers and industry leaders, providing valuable insights into their respective fields and offering
guidance on how to achieve their dreams.
• The selected young Indians will also get an opportunity to visit the Meta office in Gurugram and learn from
industry leaders and creators on leveraging the potential of a creator economy.
Q.72) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and Ayush, Sarbananda
Sonowal launched the 'Sagar Samriddhi' - the online dredging monitoring system to ramp up
'Waste to Wealth' initiative of the Ministry. Which of the following institutions has developed
the system for the ministry?
[a] National Institute for Quantum Science and Technology
[b] National Institute for Ocean Technology
[c] National Institute for Smart Government
[d] National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts
[e] National Institute for Digital Learning

Q.73) Where will India host a three-day meeting of the G20 development ministers’ nations?
[a] Guwahati
[b] Varanasi
[c] Gandhinagar
[d] Indore
[e] Bangalore

Q.74) Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) of India is the Chair of the Supreme Audit
Institutions-20 (SAI20) Engagement Group under India’s G20 Presidency. The SAI20 Summit is
scheduled to take place in Goa from 12th to 14th June 2023. What is the theme of this Summit?
[a] Blue Economy and Responsible Artificial Intelligence
[b] Sustainable Innovations for a Better Future
[c] Sustainable Digital Transformation: Harmonizing Innovation and Environmental Stewardship
[d] Circular Sustainability: Advancing harmonious systems for a regenerative future
[e] Sustainable Technology for a Greener Future

Q.75) Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with regards to the Market Coupling technique?
[a] It aims at using AI-powered chatbots to deliver personalized recommendations, engage with customers, provide
customer support, and collect valuable data for marketing insights
[b] It is a model where bids from all power exchanges in the country are aggregated and matched to discover a
uniform price
[c] It refers to employing unconventional and low-cost marketing tactics to create buzz, generate word-of-mouth, and
create memorable experiences for the target audience
[d] It refers to utilizing technology and data to manage and analyze customer interactions, preferences, and behaviors
for personalized marketing strategies
[e] It aims at leveraging social media platforms to create and share content, engage with the audience, build brand
awareness, and drive website traffic and conversions

Q.76) GalaxEye is building the world's first multi-sensor earth observation satellite. The startup
is going to launch its first satellite, 'Drishti Mission' next year. The satellite consists of a visible
spectrum camera providing synchronised imaging that can take multiple images at the same
time. Which IIT has incubated GalaxEye?
[a] IIT-Bombay
[b] IIT-Madras
[c] IIT-Guwahati
[d] IIT-Delhi
[e] IIT-Kanpur

Q.77) Which state has launched the Guaranteed Pension Scheme (GPS) to give 50% of the last
drawn salary to eligible employees as pension, including receiving dearness relief (DR) on the
lines of the Central Government declaring dearness allowance and DR twice a year?
[a] Maharashtra
[b] Telangana
[c] Gujarat
[d] Andhra Pradesh
[e] Karnataka

Q.78) Which state does the Gaula River flow in?
[b] Gujarat
[c] Uttarakhand
[d] Tamil Nadu
[e] Kerala

Q.79) Which of the following institutions has acted as the knowledge partner of Jammu &
Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, and Gujarat during the preparation of their District Good
Governance Index?
[a] Centre for Policy Research
[b] Centre for Civil Society
[c] Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
[d] World Resources Institute
[e] Centre for Good Governance

Q.80) On which river is the Polavaram project being developed?
[a] Periyar River
[b] Godavari River
[c] Kaveri River
[d] Krishna River
[e] Tapi River

Q.81) Recently, India, France and UAE conducted their first ever trilateral Maritime Partnership
Exercise in the Gulf of Oman. Identify the countries which share maritime border in the Gulf of
Oman.
[a] Iran, UAE, and Oman
[b] Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar
[c] Qatar, Bahrain, and Iran
[d] Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Kuwait
[e] Kuwait, Iran, and Pakistan

Q.82) Which company has developed ‘Tactical LAN Radio' for Indian Army?
[b] Astrome Tech
[c] Tonbo Imaging
[d] Cron Systems
[e] Sagar Defence Engineering

• The iDEX framework was launched in 2018 with the objective to engage start-ups to contribute to the defence
sector and develop defence and aerospace technologies in the country.
• iDEX is funded and managed by the ‘Defence Innovation Organization (DIO)’.
• DIO has been formed as a ‘not for profit’ company as per Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013.
• iDEX functions as the executive arm of DIO, carrying out all the required activities while DIO provides high level
policy guidance to iDEX.
Q.83) Microsoft India and AirJaldi have signed a three-year MOU to provide internet connectivity to the
people in unserved areas. The MOU aims to expand AirJaldi Networks into three new states namely,
Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, with an increase in the number of network locations from 40 to 62
in 12 states. Anant Maheshwari, who is the president of Microsoft India, is currently acting as the
President of ____?
[a] CII
[b] FICCI
[c] IBA
[d] IAMAI
[e] NASSCOM

Q.84) When was the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) created?
[a] 1999
[b] 1966
[c] 1987
[d] 1975
[e] 1964

• International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is an international human rights treaty, adopted by the
UN General Assembly in 1966. It entered into force on 23 March 1976.
• Currently, the covenant has 173 parties and six more signatories without ratification.
• The ICCPR is a multilateral treaty that commits nations to respect the civil and political rights of individuals.
• Compliance with the ICCPR is monitored by the UN Human Rights Committee.
• Sri Lanka ratified this treaty in 1980. In 2007, the Sri Lankan government enacted the ICCPR Act to purportedly give
effect to the rights recognized by the ICCPR at domestic law, which were not already recognized by the
Constitution or by existing law.
Q.85) The world’s largest sand island, which has been known as Fraser Island for centuries, is
finally getting rid of its colonial title. The name of the island has now been restored to its old
indigenous name -- K'gari. Which country owns this island?
[a] Japan
[b] Finland
[c] Norway
[d] Australia
[e] New Zealand

Q.86) International Energy Agency has released the Renewable Energy [a] Only 1 and 2
Market Update: Outlook for 2023 and 2024. Considering this, identify the [b] Only 1, 2, and 3
[c] Only 2 and 3
correct statement from the options given below.
[d] Only 3
1) As per the report, the global renewable capacity additions are set to
[e] Only 1 and 3
increase by 107 gigawatts (GW), the largest absolute increase ever, to more
than 440 GW in 2023.
2) Global renewable capacity additions could reach 550 GW in 2024.
3) International Energy Agency is a Paris-based autonomous
intergovernmental organization, established in 1974, analysis and data on
the entire global energy sector.

Q.87) Which organization has signed an agreement with Indian Council for Agriculture Research
to guide farmers enrolled on its 'Kisan store' on scientific cultivation of different crops and help
them achieve optimum yield and income?
[a] Microsoft India
[b] WooCommerce
[c] Amazon India
[d] IndiaMart
[e] ShopClues

Q.88) Which of the following measures is correct with regards to the
[a] Only 1 and 2
Priority Sector Lending (PSL) targets of Urban Co-operative Banks? [b] Only 1, 2, and 3
1) The RBI has extended the timeline for UCBs to achieve Priority [c] Only 1 and 3
[d] Only 3
Sector Lending (PSL) targets by two years i.e., up to March 31, 2026.
[e] Only 2
2) The deadline to achieve PSL target of 50%, which was March 31,
2023, has also been extended to March 31, 2024.
3) The UCBs have been restricted by RBI from contributing to RIDF
and other funds for meeting the shortfalls in PSL targets for FY21 and
FY22.

Q.89) Identify the correct order of countries in descending order with respect to the quantum of
digital payments occurred in 2022, as per the data given by MyGovIndia.
[a] India > Brazil > China > Thailand > South Korea
[b] China > Brazil > India > South Korea > Thailand
[c] South Korea > Brazil > India > China > Thailand
[d] South Korea > Thailand > China > Brazil > India
[e] Brazil > China > South Korea > India > Thailand

Top 5 Countries Transactions
India 89.5 million
Brazil 29.2 million
China 17.6 million
Thailand 16.5 million
South Korea 8 million
Q.90) Which has become the first Oil Marketing Company in India to test the E27 fuel, in line
with the "Roadmap for Ethanol Blending in India by 2025," which aims to promote the adoption
of Ethanol Blending in gasoline?
[a] BPCL
[b] IOCL
[c] OIL
[d] HPCL
[e] ONGC

Q.91) Who is the chief coordinator of W20 Summit 2023?
[a] S.B. Naithani
[b] Dharitri Patnaik
[c] Nampibou Marinmai
[d] Anil Kumar
[e] D Salai Maran

Q.92) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced three major schemes worth over Rs
8,000 crore to cover the modernisation of fire brigade services in all states, flood mitigation in
seven major cities and prevention of landslides in 17 states. How much amount has been fixed
for preventing landslides in 17 states?
[a] Rs 900 crore
[b] Rs 825 crore
[c] Rs 760 crore
[d] Rs 156 crore
[e] Rs 200 crore

• For the modernisation and expansion of fire brigade services, about Rs 5,000 crore assistance will be given to all
states.
• To mitigate the danger of floods in urban areas, in seven major cities -- Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru,
Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Pune -- Rs 2,500 crore will be given.
• To deal with landslides in 17 states, almost Rs 825 crore will be given by the central government.
Q.93) Which railway station has been awarded 'Eat Right Station' certification by FSSAI (Food
Safety and Standards Authority of India) for providing high-quality and nutritious food to
passengers in June 2023?
[a] Guwahati railway station
[b] Chandigarh railway station
[c] Bhopal railway station
[d] Delhi railway station
[e] Mumbai Central railway station

Q.94) India is set to host the prestigious Miss World pageant (71st edition) by the end of this
year. The last time the pageant was held in 1996 in Bengaluru. How many times has India won
this prestigious pageant?
[a] Six
[b] Four
[c] Seven
[d] Ten
[e] Five

• India is set to host the prestigious Miss World pageant (71st edition) by the end of this year. The last time the
pageant was held in 1996 in Bengaluru.
• Sini Shetty, Miss India World 2022, will represent India at Miss World 2023.
• India has won the prestigious title six times -- Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai (1994), Diana Hayden (1997), Yukta
Mookhey (1999), Priyanka Chopra (2000), and Manushi Chillar (2017).
Q.95) Identify the incorrect statement from the options given below.
[a] The Modernization and Up-gradation of Cochin Fishing Harbour project was proposed by the
Department of Fisheries in March 2022
[b] The funding for the Cochin Fishing Harbour project is given under Sagarmala, PM Matsya Sampada
Yojana, and Public-Private Partnership
[c] Under the Sagarmala Program of MoPSW, 802 projects are being developed at a cost of Rs. 5.5 lakh
Crore by 2035
[d] Under the Sagarmala Programme of MoPSW, 9 fishing harbour projects worth Rs 620 crores have been
completed, so far.
[e] Apart from this, modernization of 10 fishing harbours has been done at a cost of ~Rs. 1050 crores

Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Parshottam Rupala and Minister of Ports Shipping
and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has laid the foundation stone for the project on Modernization and Up-
gradation of Cochin Fishing Harbour.
Funding of the project -
• Total - This project is being developed at an estimated cost of 169.17 crores.
• Distribution -
• PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (M/o of Fisheries) – Rs 50 crore
• Sagarmala (M/o Shipping) - Rs 50 crore
• Public-Private Partnership – Rs 55.84 Crores
• Under the Sagarmala Program of MoPSW, 802 projects are being developed at a cost of Rs. 5.5 lakh Crore by 2035.
• Out of this, 202 projects have been completed.
• A total of 29 projects will be implemented under PPP model. Additionally, 32 PPP projects are currently being
implemented.
• Further, there are more than 200 projects under construction and expected to be completed in 2 years’ time.
• Under the Sagarmala Programme of MoPSW, 9 fishing harbour projects worth Rs 620 crores have been completed,
so far.
• Apart from this, modernization of 5 fishing harbours has been done at a cost of ~Rs. 550 crores.
Q.96) Which state organized Kisan Kalyan Mahakumbh 2023?
[a] Gujarat
[b] Assam
[c] Uttar Pradesh
[d] Madhya Pradesh
[e] Telangana

Q.97) Which state has announced a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 for the Padma Shri, Padma
Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awardees of the State?
[a] Gujarat
[b] Haryana
[c] Chhattisgarh
[d] Madhya Pradesh
[e] Rajasthan

Q.98) Gandak river is the tributary of which river?
[a] Brahmaputra
[b] Ganga
[c] Narmada
[d] Tapti
[e] Godavari

Q.99) Identify the incorrect statement from the options given below.
[a] The least developed country (LDC) category was established by the United Nations General Assembly
in 1971.
[b] Membership is revised every three years based on the following factors - Average gross national
income, Human assets, Economic vulnerability
[c] In 2021, UNGA adopted the resolution to graduate Bangladesh, Lao People’s Democratic Republic and
Nepal from the LDC category.
[d] Bangladesh, Nepal, and Laos PDR are scheduled to graduate from LDC list on 24 November 2027.
[e] According to the U.N., per capita income of $1,230 is one of the requirements for transitioning into a
developing nation.

• US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved the "Developing Nation Status Act" to remove China's
"developing country" status.
• It establishes a US policy against granting China the "developing country" status in future treaties and
international organisations.
• The least developed country (LDC) category was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1971.
• There are currently 46 LDCs, some of which are set to leave (“graduate from”) the category soon. Of which, 33 are
from Africa, 9 are from Asia, 1 from Carribean, and 3 are from Pacific Islands.
• Membership is revised every three years based on the following factors -
✓ Average gross national income (GDP plus net income received from overseas);
✓ Human assets (level of population undernourished, under-five mortality rate, gross secondary enrolment
ratio and adult literacy rate); and
✓ Economic vulnerability (such as population, remoteness, merchandise export concentration, natural disasters,
instability of agriculture production, and instability of goods and services exports, among other factors)
• In 2021, UNGA adopted the resolution to graduate Bangladesh, Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Nepal from
the LDC category.
• Bangladesh, Nepal, and Laos PDR are scheduled to graduate from LDC list on 24 November 2026.
• Bangladesh aims to become a middle-income country by 2021 and a developed country by 2041.
Q.100) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched its third cohort of four ocean
innovators. The cohort includes members from _____, ____, ____, and ____?
[a] Japan, Philippines, Finland, Australia
[b] New Zealand, Thailand, Mauritius, Maldives
[c] Malaysia, Madagascar, Thailand, Turkey
[d] Zambia, Croatia, Serbia, Denmark
[e] Estonia, Bulgaria, Albania, Romania

Q.101) Where did Indian Army conduct its massive military exercise — Agneyastra 1?
[a] Ladakh
[c] Uttarakhand
[e] Jammu and Kashmir

Q. 102) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed an MOU with Fabrica Argentina de
Aviones (FAdeA) for collaboration in the aerospace sector. Which country does the latter belong
to?
[a] Germany
[b] Argentine
[c] Netherlands
[d] Chile
[e] Brazil

Q. 103) How many children were displaced in 2022 due to the extreme weather conditions,
according to UNICEF?
[a] 10 million
[b] 8 million
[c] 15 million
[d] 12 million
[e] 20 million

Q. 104) Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the [a] Only 1 and 2
[b] Only 1 and 3
Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022?
[c] Only 2, 3 and 4
1) 89 Central Ministries and Departments were assessed and
[d] Only 2 and 4
ranked in 2022. [e] Only 3
2) Data between January and December 2022 was used to
compute it.
3) The index ranks Central Ministries/Departments on four
dimensions and corresponding 21 indicators.
4) Department of Posts has been ranked first in Group B category

• Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances &
Pensions, has released the Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022.
• There has been a decline of almost 50% in the average disposal time for Central Ministries/Departments from 32
days in 2021 to 18 days in 2023.
• 89 Central Ministries and Departments were assessed and ranked in 2022.
• To compute it, data between January and December 2022, was used from Centralised Public Grievance Redressal
and Management System (CPGRAMS).
• Ministries and Departments were grouped in three groups based on the number of grievances registered in 2022
at CPGRAMS.
2022 Toppers
• Group A: Department of Posts (1st), UIDAI (2nd)
• Group B: Department of Financial Services (Pension Reforms) (1st), Department of Legal Affairs (2nd)
• Group C: Department of Land Resources (1st), Department of Pharmaceuticals (2nd)
The index ranks Central Ministries/Departments ranked based on four dimensions of (1) Efficiency, (2) Feedback, (3)
Domain and (4) Organisational Commitment and corresponding 12 indicators.
Q. 105) What is the remittances growth rate projection for LMICs for 2023 by the World Bank’s
Migration and Development Brief 38?
[a] 2.3%
[b] 1.4%
[c] 1.9%
[d] 2.9%
[e] 3.1%

• World Bank has released its Migration and Development Brief 38: Remittances Remain Resilient but are Slowing
report.
• Remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are estimated to grow by 1.4% to $656 billion in
2023.
• This edition of the Brief also increases remittances flow projections for 2022 to 8%, reaching $647 billion.
• The top five recipient countries for remittances in 2022 were India (receiving $111 billion), Mexico ($61 billion),
China ($51 billion), the Philippines ($38 billion), and Pakistan ($30 billion).
• Remittance flows to South Asia grew by over 12% in 2022 to $176 billion. Flows to India grew by 24% to reach
$111 billion.
Q. 106) How much progress has the world made in the Health and Survival subindex of the
Global Gender Gap Report 2023?
[a] 78%
[b] 56%
[c] 28%
[d] 96%
[e] 57%

• World Economic Forum has released the Global Gender Gap Report 2023 (17th edition).
• Parameters/ sub-indices - Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival,
and Political Empowerment
• Top – Iceland, Norway, and Finland
Bottom –
Progress in closing the gender gap -

Progress in closing the gender gap -
• The Global Gender Gap Index measures scores on a 0 to 100 scale.
• 2023 Sub-Indices Rankings -
Economic Participation and Top performer – Liberia

Opportunity
India – 142 (score - 0.367)
Health and Survival Top performer – total 26 countries
India – 142 (score 0.950)

Political Empowerment Top performer - Iceland
Educational Attainment Top performer – total 25 countries
Discrepancy – A total of 30 countries

have the same score i.e., 1.000 but only
top 25 countries have been given the
rank 1 and others (including India) have
been given the subsequent ranks)
• UN Development Program has released the “Gender Social Norms Index 2023”.
• India has been put in the Medium Human Development category.
Q. 107) Which of the following agencies has predicted that the Indian economy and the market
will be among the top globally by 2050 and even surpass the US by 2075?
[a] Morgan Stanley
[b] Nomura
[c] Goldman Sachs
[d] Moody’s
[e] IMF

Q. 108) According to the data released by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development
Authority (PFRDA), the growth in enrolments of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) in FY23 witnessed
____ % growth for the minimum pension of Rs 1,000.
[a] 46%
[b] 17%
[c] 24%
[d] 29%
[e] 33%

• According to the data released by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), the growth
in enrolments of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) in FY23 witnessed 24% growth for the minimum pension of Rs 1,000.
• On the other hand, the enrolments under higher pension slabs declined during the year.
• Enrolments under the pension slabs of Rs 2,000, Rs 3,000, Rs 4,000 and Rs 5,000 declined by 5.3%, 8.2%, 10.6%
and 12.6%, respectively, in FY23.
Q. 109) Which bank has launched ‘One-View’ feature to simplify the process of managing
finances for customers, by providing them access to multiple bank accounts on one single
platform, enabling them to track their balances and spends on a real-time basis?
[a] ICICI Bank
[b] Bank of Baroda
[c] Axis Bank
[d] Bank of India
[e] Indian Bank

Q. 110) Which country does the Cormac McCarthy belong to?
[a] US
[b] Denmark
[c] UK
[d] Finland
[e] Norway

Q.111) Recently, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)
released the Centralized Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)
monthly report for States/UT for May, 2023. What is the rank of Assam, Andaman & Nicobar,
Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh in this index?
[a] First
[b] Second
[c] Third
[d] Fifth
[e] Seventh

• Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released the Centralized Public Grievance
Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) monthly report for Central Ministries for May, 2023.
• This is the 13th report on Central Ministries published by DARPG.
• Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Unique Identification Authority of India are the top
performers in the Grievance Redressal Index within the Group A for May 2023.
• Department of Legal Affairs and Department of Land Resources are the top performers in the Grievance Redressal
Index within the Group B for May 2023.
• Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released the Centralized Public Grievance
Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) monthly report for States/UT for May, 2023.
• This is the 10th report on State Governments/Union Territories published by DARPG.
Q.112) Which bank has launched the ‘I am Adyar, Adyar is me' campaign?
[a] Bank of India
[b] Federal Bank
[c] Indian Bank
[d] Bank of Maharashtra
[e] CSB

Q.113) Identify the correct statement(s) with regards to the Institute for Development [a] Only 1
and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT). [b] Only 1, 2, and 3
1) In the year 1994, a committee on “Technology Issues Relating to Payments System, [c] Only 3
[d] Only 2
Cheque Clearing and Securities Settlement in the Banking Industry”, headed by Shri W. S.
[e] Only 2 and 3
Saraf, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India, was constituted.
2) This committee recommended RBI to set up Information Technology Institute for the
purpose of Research and Development as well as Consultancy in the application of
technology to the Banking and Financial Sector of the country.
3) Based on the recommendations of the committee, the Institute for Development and
Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) was established in March 1996 as an
Autonomous Centre for Development and Research in Banking Technology.

Q.114) With which of the following institutions has SIDBI collaborated for Mission EVOLVE
(Electric Vehicle Operations and Lending for Vibrant Ecosystem)?
[a] NITI Aayog
[b] World Bank
[c] Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund
[d] Only A and B

Q.115) How many life insurance companies are operating in India as of June 2023?
[a] 26
[b] 13
[c] 43
[d] 27
[e] 18

• IRDAI has given permission to Go Digit Life Insurance Limited to carry the life insurance business in India.
• Go Digit, a firm backed by Canada-based Fairfax Group, is already in the general insurance business.
• With the latest addition, the number of insurers operating in the life insurance segment has gone up to 26.
• Go Digit General Insurance is also planning to launch its IPO and has already filed papers with markets regulator
Sebi.
Q.116) According to the OECD’s latest Economic Outlook, which country will witness the highest
GDP growth rate in 2023 among the major economies?
[a] India
[b] China
[c] Saudi Arabia
[d] Japan
[e] France

• Organization for Economic Co-
operation and Development
(OECD) has increased its GDP
forecast for India for 2023-24 to
6%, its latest Economic Outlook.
• Forecast for 2024-25 – 7%
Q.117) Who has been appointed as the new CEO of UIDAI?
[a] Alok Tiwari
[b] Amit Agrawal
[c] Prabhat Kumar Tripathi
[d] Pankaj Agarwal
[e] Mahesh Kumar Sharma

Q.118) When is the World Accreditation Day observed?
[a] August 10
[b] September 12
[c] May 18
[d] June 9
[e] July 12

Q.119) Which system from India has won the UITP Awards, one of the world’s most coveted
prize in public transport?
[a] DTC
[b] BEST
[c] HPRTC
[d] SUPER
[e] SMART

Q.120) Which city will host the Squash World Cup 2023 (4th edition)?
[a] Chennai
[b] Doha
[c] Tashkent
[d] Tel Aviv
[e] Ulaanbaatar

Q.121) Where was the Global DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure) Summit organized?
[a] Pune
[b] Indore
[c] Delhi
[d] Bengaluru
[e] Chennai

Q.122) Which country’s researchers have been awarded under the ‘Women Involvement in
Science and Engineering Research’ (WISER) program in June 2023?
[a] Netherlands
[b] Germany
[c] Denmark
[d] Finland
[e] United Kingdom

Q.123) Which company has received the contract to develop state-of-the-art Naval Airfield
Integrated Security System (NAISS) and the Naval Anti-Drone System (NADS) for the Indian
Navy?
[b] Bharat Dynamics Ltd
[c] MTAR Technologies
[d] Bharat Electronics Limited
[e] Solar Industries Ltd

Q.124) Which edition of the joint military exercise “Ex Ekuverin” conducted between the Indian
Army and the Maldives National Defence Force?
[a] 18th
[b] 12th
[c] 23rd
[d] 17th
[e] 29th

Q.125) In which country has World Bank launched its first dedicated road safety project of
South Asia?
[a] Bangladesh
[b] Maldives
[c] Sri Lanka
[d] India
[e] Nepal

Q.126) Recently, the UN General Assembly has adopted a draft resolution introduced by India to
establish a memorial wall in the UN Headquarters to honor fallen peacekeepers. How many
countries proposed the resolution along with India?
[a] 17
[b] 23
[c] 35
[d] 32
[e] 20

Q.127) Which new sectors/sub-sectors have been included in the multi-sectoral collaboration of
BIMSTEC during the recent Ministerial Meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral
Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) in Bangkok?
[a] Culture, STI, and Connectivity
[b] Human resource development, health, and technology
[c] People-to-people connect, agriculture and food security
[d] Blue Economy, Mountain Economy and Poverty Alleviation
[e] Agricultture, Fisheries and Livestock, and Disaster Management

Q.128) Which organization has released the Global Slavery Index 2023?
[a] ITF
[b] WEF
[c] WEO
[d] WFF
[e] IMF

• Walk Free Foundation has released the Global
Slavery Index 2023.
• Parameters – Prevalence, Vulnerability, and
Government Response
• India –
✓ An estimated 50 million people were “living in
situations of modern slavery” in 2021.
✓ According to the report, there are 11 million
people who are exploited in India, 5 million in
China, and 1.8 million in Russia.
Q.129) Which has become the first public sector bank to introduce an IVR-based UPI solution -
UPI 123PAY?
[a] PNB
[b] KMB
[c] ICICI Bank
[d] Axis Bank
[e] BOB

Q.130) Which company has launched Smart Wealth Advantage Growth Par Plan - a non-linked
participating individual life insurance savings plan?
[a] Aegon Life Insurance Company
[b] Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Company
[c] Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company
[d] Max Life Insurance Company
[e] New India Assurance Co. Ltd.

Q. 131) When and where will India host the 2025 IIAS (International Institute of Administrative
Sciences) Annual Conference?
[a] 2029, Indore
[b] 2025, Kochi
[c] 2024, Shillong
[d] 2027, Gangtok
[e] 2028, Bengaluru

• India will host the 2025 IIAS (International Institute of Administrative Sciences) Annual Conference at Kochi,
Kerala, in February 2025.
• Theme - Next Generation Administrative Reforms – Empowering Citizens and Reaching the Last Mile
• The 2025 Annual Conference of IIAS would be attended by 30 Member Countries, 18 National Sections and over 50
IIAS Universities/ Institutes of Public Administration in Member Countries.
• India’s Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances became a member of the IIAS in 1998.
Q. 132) Ministry of Science and Technology has launched Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV)
fellowships program to connect Indian STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
and Medicine) diaspora with Indian Higher Educational Institutions. How many knowledge
verticals have been identified under this initiative?
[a] 18
[b] 22
[c] 27
[d] 30
[e] 15

• Eligibility: It is awarded to outstanding scientist/technologists of Indian origin (NRI/OCI/PIO) who are engaged in
research activities in their respective countries.
• Under it
• 75 selected VAIBHAV fellows will be invited to work in 18 identified knowledge verticals.
• They will identify Indian Institution for collaboration and spend up to two months in a year for a maximum of
3 years.
• Benefits: Fellowship will include fellowship grant (Rs 4,00,000 per month), international and domestic travel,
accommodation and contingencies.
Q. 133) What is the name of the collection of courses, launched by the Central Govt, to provide
training to Mission Karamyogi beneficiaries?
[a] Prabhuta
[b] Prayaas
[c] Disha
[d] Daskhta
[e] Savera

• The central government launched a new collection of courses called “Dakshta" (Development of Attitude,
Knowledge, Skill for Holistic Transformation in Administration) on the iGOT Karmayogi Platform.
• The iGOT (Integrated Government Online Training) Karmayogi platform is a comprehensive portal to guide
government officials in their capacity-building journey.
• Dakshta is a collection of 18 courses.
Q. 134) Which institution has approved a $150-million loan to support the Resilient Kerala
program to strengthen Kerala’s preparedness for natural disasters, climate change impact, and
disease outbreaks?
[a] IMF
[b] EIB
[c] ADB
[d] AIIB
[e] WB

Q. 135) Which military force organized “Julley Ladakh” (Hello Ladakh), an outreach programme
to Ladakh to increase awareness about the service in the UT?
[a] Navy
[b] Army
[c] Air Force
[d] Coast Guard
[e] Both Army and Air Force

Q. 136) Recently, United Nations has adopted a historic Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty
(BBNJ), also known as the High Seas Treaty, by nearly 200 nations after 15 years of discussions. The
Agreement will be open for signature at UN Headquarters in New York for two years from 20 September
2023, the day after the 2023 SDG Summit. How many countries’ ratification is needed to implement the
treaty?
[a] 75
[b] 60
[c] 40
[d] 45
[e] 33

Q. 137) Which company has launched the first-ever passive fund on Nifty Microcap 250 Index?
[a] SBI Mutual Fund
[b] Motilal Oswal AMC
[c] Nippon India Mutual Fund
[d] Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
[e] UTI Mutual Fund

Q. 138) Who has been chosen as the chief of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW)?
[a] Ravi Sinha
[b] Keshav Kumar
[c] Ritika Singh Verma
[d] Kritika Keshwal
[e] Pritika Singh

Q. 139) Who was the first Indian woman to get a PhD degree in a scientific discipline?
[a] Kamala Sohonie
[b] Medhar Patkar
[c] Chanu Sharmila
[d] Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
[e] Savitribai Phule

Q.140) Where will the 37th National Games be held?
[a] Karnataka
[b] Madhya Pradesh
[c] Kerala
[d] Goa
[e] Gujarat

Q.141) Where will the G-20 Labour Engagement summit be held?
[a] Patna
[b] Gwalior
[c] Bhopal
[d] Bengaluru
[e] Chennai

Q.142) Which state has approved the Co-operative Policy 2023, in the month of June 2023, to
create jobs in the sector?
[a] Bihar
[b] Uttar Pradesh
[c] Madhya Pradesh
[d] Gujarat
[e] Uttarakhand

Q. 143) Which state celebrates the Wihu Kuh Festival?
[a] Ladakh
[c] Assam
[d] Nagaland
[e] Manipur

Q.144) Which state launched the 'Polytechnic Chalo Abhiyan' to create employment
opportunities for youth by connecting them with technical education?
[a] Jharkhand
[d] Assam
[e] Uttar Pradesh

Q. 145) Which country will receive INS Kirpan from India as a gift?
[a] Maldives
[b] Vietnam
[c] Malaysia
[d] Indonesia
[e] Sri Lanka

Q. 146) DRDO and the Indian Navy have successfully showcased the transfer of command-and-
control capabilities of the Tapas Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) recently. On which Indian
Naval Ship was the UAV showcased?
[a] INS Subhadra
[b] INS Arihant
[c] INS Shankush
[d] INS Vikrant
[e] INS Arighat

• DRDO and the Indian Navy have successfully showcased the transfer of command-and-control capabilities of the
Tapas Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).
• The demonstration took place at the INS Subhadra, a warship situated 148 km away from the Karwar naval base in
Karnataka.
• At the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka, Project Seabird is being implemented since 2005.
• After the completion of the project, the Kawar Naval Base would become Asia's largest Naval base.
• This naval base is also known as INS Kadamba.
Q. 147) For which foreign country has India announced the “HIT” formula for promoting
diplomatic relations and growth?
[a] Sri Lanka
[b] Bangladesh
[c] Bhutan
[d] Maldives
[e] Nepal

Q. 148) SATRIA-1 is the telecommunications satellite of which country?
[a] Indonesia
[b] South Africa
[c] Bulgaria
[d] Moldova
[e] Estonia

Q. 149) All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers for the
month of May 2023 stands at 1186 and 1197 points respectively, as per the data released by the
Ministry of Labour & Employment. Which year was used as the base year for calculating these
values for the month of May?
[a] 1986-87
[b] 1998-99
[c] 1967-68
[d] 1955-56
[e] 1945-46

Q.150) By which year does National Bank for Financing Infrastructure Development (NaBFID)
aim to finalise loan sanctions up to ₹3 lakh crore?
[a] 2026
[b] 2025
[c] 2028
[d] 2035
[e] 2047

• National Bank for Financing Infrastructure Development (NaBFID) aims to finalise loan sanctions of ₹1 lakh crore
and disburse close to ₹60,000 crore in the end of FY24.
• By March 2026, NaBFID’s sanctions will increase to ₹3 lakh crore.

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Nominal GDP 2022-23 ₹273.08 lakh 15.4%

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