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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – July 2023
Table of Contents
NATIONAL AFFAIRS ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ......................................................................................................................................... 58
GOVT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................................ 69
VISITS............................................................................................................................................................................. 72
BANKING AND FINANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 76
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS ........................................................................................................................................ 105
MoU’s AND AGREEMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 112
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS ................................................................................................................... 124
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 138
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES ......................................................................................................................................... 150
COMMITTEE AND MEETING..................................................................................................................................... 152
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................... 153
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS .................................................................................................................................. 157
DEFENCE...................................................................................................................................................................... 160
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY .................................................................................................................................... 163
SPORTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 177
BOOKS AND AUTHORS.............................................................................................................................................. 191
OBITUARY ................................................................................................................................................................... 193
IMPORTANT DAYS ..................................................................................................................................................... 197
APP and WEB PORTAL ............................................................................................................................................. 211
CURRENT STATIC BANKING .................................................................................................................................... 213
CA STATIC GK ............................................................................................................................................................. 215

NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Report on Panchayat
Development Index (PDI) released during the National Workshop in New Delhi, Delhi in June
2023?
A) Kapil Moreshwar Patil, Minister of State (MoS) for the Ministry of Panchayati Raj(MoPR)
released the Report on Panchayat Development Index(PDI).
B) The PDI Report comes with 144 local targets, 577 local indicators and 688 data points on 9
themes of Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs),
C) On a pilot basis, data from four districts in Maharashtra (Pune, Sangli, Satara and Solapur)
was compiled in which 70% of the panchayats in the 4 districts of Maharashtra are in Category
C, while 27% are in B.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 28th June 2023, Kapil Moreshwar Patil, Minister of State (MoS) for the Ministry of Panchayati
Raj(MoPR) released the Report on Panchayat Development Index(PDI) during the National Workshop
on PDI held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.
i. PDI was formulated to evaluate different indicators responsible for ensuring targeted development
in villages.
ii. The PDI Report comes with 144 local targets, 577 local indicators and 688 data points on 9 themes
of Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs), which aggregates the 17 Sustainable
Development Goals(SDGs) of the United Nations.
iii. On a pilot basis, data from 4 districts (Pune, Sangli, Satara and Solapur) of Maharashtra were
compiled.
• Based on the pilot index, 70% of the panchayats in the 4 districts of Maharashtra are in
Category C, while 27% are in B.
iv. The MoPR has also approved revamping the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan for implementation
from 2022-23 to 2025-26 with a focus on capacity building and training of elected representatives
and functionaries to strengthen the Panchayati Raj Institutions.
2. Which of the following points is/are “Incorrect” with respect to the Tax Collection at Source
(TCS), as of June 2023?
A) The Ministry of Finance announced that there will be no changes in the rate of TCS for all
purposes under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) and for overseas travel tour packages,
regardless of the mode of payment, for amounts up to Rs 7 lakh per individual per annum.
B) Beyond the Rs 7 Lakh threshold, TCS shall be 0.5% for remittance for education financed by
education loan; 5% for remittance for education or medical treatment and 20% for others.

C) The changes in the TCS rates which were set to be implemented with effect from 1st July
2023 will now come into effect from 1st December 2023 with the above-mentioned
modifications.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
On 28th June 2023, the Ministry of Finance announced that there will be no changes in the rate of Tax
Collection at Source (TCS) for all purposes under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) and for
overseas travel tour packages, regardless of the mode of payment, for amounts up to Rs 7 lakh per
individual per annum.
• It was also announced that more time will be provided for the implementation of the revised
TCS rates and also for the inclusion of credit card payments in LRS.
i. The government has postponed the implementation of its 16th May 2023 e-gazette notification
which brought credit card expenses under LRS.
ii. The changes in the TCS rates which were set to be implemented with effect from 1st July 2023 will
now come into effect from 1st October 2023 with the above-mentioned modifications.
Overview of Changes in TCS Rates:
Nature of Payment Rates before Finance New rates wef 1st
Act 2023 October 2023
LRS for education financed by a loan Nil upto Rs 7 lakh Nil upto Rs 7 lakh
0.5% above Rs 7 Lakh 0.5% above Rs 7 Lakh
LRS for Medical treatment/ education Nil upto Rs 7 lakh Nil upto Rs 7 lakh
(other than financed by loan)
5% above Rs 7 Lakh 5% above Rs 7 Lakh
LRS for other purposes Nil upto Rs 7 lakh Nil upto Rs 7 lakh
5% above Rs 7 Lakh 20% above Rs 7 Lakh
Purchase of Overseas tour program 5% (without 5% till Rs 7 Lakh, 20%

package threshold) thereafter

3. According to the Export data released by GoI for FY23 released in June 2023, which state has
become India’s leading exporter of Electronic goods in FY23 with the export worth USD 5.37
billion?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 1) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
According to the Export data released by the government of India for FY23 (financial year ended in
March 2023), Tamil Nadu (TN) becomes India’s leading exporter of Electronic goods in FY23, with
exports reaching USD5.37 billion (bn), nearly triple the export of FY22 (USD 1.86 bn).
• Tamil Nadu is followed by Uttar Pradesh (UP) in the 2nd place with exports worth USD 4.90 bn
and Karnataka in 3rd place with USD 4.52 bn.
• For the 1st time, TN has overtaken UP, Karnataka and Maharashtra to top the list as India’s
leading exporter of electronic goods.
• Production from the companies like Tata Electronics and Pegatron helped TN to climb the top
spot from the 4th spot in FY22 in the electronics sector.
• In FY 2022-23 India’s export of electronic goods were recorded at USD 23.57 bn, the share of
TN in the total export is 22.83%.
4. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the implementation of the
Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme announced in June
2023?
A) The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced comprehensive guidelines for
the implementation of the SIGHT programme: Component I – “Incentive scheme for
Electrolyser Manufacturing” & Component II – “Incentive Scheme for Green Hydrogen
Production”.
B) Component 1 has been allocated Rs 4,440 crore for the manufacturing of electrolysers from
FY26 to FY30 & Component 2 has received an allocation of Rs 13,050 crore for green hydrogen
production during the same period.
C) The MNRE will implement the SIGHT Program through the Indian Renewable Energy
Development Agency Limited (IREDA) as implementing agency between the financial year (FY)
2025-26 and FY 2029-30.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 2) Only A & B
Explanation:
On 30th June 2023, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced comprehensive
guidelines for the implementation of the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition

(SIGHT) programme: Component I – “Incentive scheme for Electrolyser Manufacturing” and
Component II – “Incentive Scheme for Green Hydrogen Production”.
• SIGHT programme is a major financial measure under the National Green Hydrogen Mission,
with an outlay of Rs 17,490 Crore.
• SIGHT programme aims to make India a global leader in the production and export of green
hydrogen.
i. Component 1 has been allocated a significant amount of Rs 4,440 crore for the manufacturing of
electrolysers from FY26 to FY30.
ii. Component 2, on the other hand, has received an allocation of Rs 13,050 crore for green hydrogen
production during the same period.
iii. The MNRE will implement the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT)
Program through the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) as implementing agency between
the financial year (FY) 2025-26 and FY 2029-30.
5. In which state/UT, the two-day Hemis Tsechu Festival was recently (in June ‘23) celebrated
by Hemis Gompa (monastery) to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru
Padmasambhava?
1) Jammu and Kashmir
2) Assam
3) Ladakh
4) Sikkim
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 3) Ladakh
Explanation:
The annual two day Hemis Tsechu Festival is celebrated by Hemis Gompa (monastery) from 28th
June to 29th June 2023 in Leh, Ladakh on the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava to
commemorate his life and works, who is referred to as Guru Rinpoche.
i. Hemis Tsechu Festival celebrating Guru Padmasambhava, in which monks wear masks and dance to
the rhythm of cymbals and long horns.
ii. This festival also marks the opening of Guru Padmasambhava’s silk thangka (Tibetan painting) on
the occasion of Monkey Year in the Tibetan Calendar, which falls every 12 years.
Note- Guru Padmasambhava lived in the late 8th century, introducing tantric Buddhism to the
Himalayan kingdom. He preached to people with his famous eight avatars.
6. Which state government has recently (in June ‘23) renamed Versova Bandra Sea Link (VBSL)
as ‘Veer Savarkar Setu’ after Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Savarkar?
1) Odisha
2) Maharashtra
3) Kerala
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Maharashtra Cabinet approved the renaming of two infrastructure projects in Mumbai after
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and former Prime Minister(PM) Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

i. The 17-km Versova Bandra Sea Link (VBSL) which connects Andheri to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link
and a part of the coastal road project will be renamed as ‘Veer Savarkar Setu’ after Savarkar.
ii. The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) which connects Mumbai to Navi Mumbai, expected to be
India’s longest sea bridge upon completion by December 2023, will be renamed as ‘Atal Bihari
Vajpayee Smruti Sewree Nhava Sheva Atal Setu‘ after Vajpayee.
7. Which state government has recently (in June ‘23) collaborated with Quality Council of India
(QCI) and other industry associations to launch Gunvatta Sankalp?
1) West Bengal
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Answer- 3) Odisha
Explanation:
On 26th June 2023, the Government of Odisha launched the Odisha Gunvatta Sankalp (Odisha
Quality Mission) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha with an aim to promote and prioritize quality across
various sectors in the state of Odisha.
i. It was launched with in collaboration with the Quality Council of India (QCI) and Other industry
associations such as the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM),
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry(FICCI), Engineering Export Promotion
Council of India(EEPC), Odisha Assembly of Small and Medium Enterprises (OASME), PHD Chamber of
Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology
(CIPET), and Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India(FHRAI),
8. In June 2023, the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) raised the interest rates on select
small saving schemes for the second quarter (Q2) of FY24.
Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to Small Saving Schemes (SSS) & their
interest rates, as of June 2023?
1) The DEA, Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced an interest rate hike on selected small savings
schemes by up to 0.3% for the Q2 FY24 (i.e July 1, 2023-September 30, 2023).
2) The interest rate has been raised by 30 basis points (bps) for the 5-Year Post Office Time Deposits
to 7.5% from 7.2%.
3) The interest rate has increased by 10 basis points for the 1-year term deposits to 6.9% from 6.8%
and for the 2-year term deposits to 7% from 6.9%.
4) The interest rates for Public Provident Fund (PPF) and savings deposits are kept unchanged at
7.1% and 4%,
5) The National Savings Certificate (NSC) has remained unchanged with the interest rate of 7.7%.
Answer- 2) The interest rate has been raised by 30 basis points (bps) for the 5-Year Post Office
Time Deposits to 7.5% from 7.2%.
Explanation:
The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced an interest rate
hike on selected small savings schemes by up to 0.3% for the 2nd quarter of the financial year 2023-
24 (Q2 FY24) (i.e July 1, 2023-September 30, 2023).
• The rates are in line with the high-interest rates in the banking system.

• The interest rate for the five-year recurring deposit (RD) has been raised by 30 basis points
(bps), resulting in a highest increase of 0.3%. Earlier it was 6.2%, now it is 6.5%.
• Interest rate has increased by 10bps for the One-year term deposits with post offices will now
earn 0.1% reaching 6.9% (earlier 6.8%) and, the two years tenor is 7% (earlier 6.9%).
• The interest rates for popular Public Provident Fund(PPF) and savings deposits are kept
unchanged at 7.1% and 4%,
• The interest rate on the National Savings Certificate (NSC) remained unchanged at 7.7% for
July 1 to September 30, 2023.
• There is no interest rate hike for the Monthly Income Scheme, and it gives investors a 7.4
percent gain.
9. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the “Carbon Credit Trading
Scheme, 2023”, as of June 2023?
A) The Ministry of Power notified the “Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023”, to develop India’s
first domestic regulated carbon credit trading market.
B) The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023, entails the formation of a National Steering
Committee(NSC), a technical committee, an Accredited Carbon Verification Agency and the
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) as the carbon market regulator.
C) The National Steering Committee (NSC), constituted of 10 members, will be headed by Leena
Nandan, secretary for the Ministry of Power.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 30th June 2023, the Ministry of Power notified the
“Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023”, to develop
India’s first domestic regulated carbon credit trading
market.
• The scheme was 1st announced under the
Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
• The scheme was drafted by the Bureau of Energy
Efficiency(BEE), a statutory body under the
Ministry of Power.
i. The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023, entails the formation of a National Steering
Committee(NSC), a technical committee, an Accredited Carbon Verification Agency and the Central
Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) as the carbon market regulator.
ii. The Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) will be the registry for the Indian carbon market.
iii. The National Steering Committee(NSC), constituted of 20-22 members, will be headed by the
secretary for Ministry of Power as the ex-officio chairperson while the secretary for the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) will be co-chairperson.
Note- Current Secretary of Power is Shri Pankaj Agarwal and Secretary of MoEF&CC is Ms. Leena
Nandan.

10. In June 2023, the 3rd Unit of Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP-3), India’s first
indigenously developed 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) (nuclear power
reactor), commenced its commercial operations in ___________(state).
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Jharkhand
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Karnataka
Answer- 4) Gujarat
Explanation:
On 30th June 2023, the 3rd Unit of Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) (KAPP-3), India’s first
indigenously developed 700 MWe (megawatt electric) Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR)
(nuclear power reactor), commenced its commercial operations at Kakrapar Site, Gujarat.
i. The Kakrapar project encompasses the construction of two 700 MW PHWRs: KAPP-3 and KAPP-4.
ii. The Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) site also houses two 220 MWe PHWRs (Kakrapar
Atomic Power Station(KAPS)-1 and KAPS-2).
iii. The reactor was built by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), a wholly owned
public sector undertaking (PSU) of the Government of India under the administrative control of the
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
11. In July 2023, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India launched the National Sickle Cell
Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCEM) and released the guidelines for Sickle Cell Anaemia
Elimination Mission in _________ (state) to eliminate anaemia by _________.
1) Madhya Pradesh; 2037
2) Uttar Pradesh; 2040
3) Madhya Pradesh; 2047
4) Uttar Pradesh; 2030
5) Gujarat; 2027
Answer- 3) Madhya Pradesh; 2047
Explanation:
On 1st July 2023, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India launched the National Sickle Cell
Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCEM) as part of the National Health Mission (NHM) and released the
guidelines for Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh to eliminate
anaemia by 2047. Along with the initiative of NSCEM, the PM also distributed sickle cell genetic status
cards to the beneficiaries.
i. The PM also initiated the distribution of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-
PMJAY) cards of about 3.57 crore beneficiaries, with 1 crore cards already being issued to the
beneficiaries in Madhya Pradesh.
ii. The ceremony for the distribution of AB-PMJAY cards was being organised at urban bodies, Gram
panchayats and Development Blocks across Madhya Pradesh.
12. In June 2023, G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Tourism, released a special postal cover
to commemorate 9 Years of ___________ Statehood and Picture Postcards.
1) Jharkhand
2) Andhra Pradesh

3) Telangana
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Sikkim
Answer- 3) Telangana
Explanation:
On 30th June 2023, G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Tourism, released a special postal cover to
commemorate “9 Years of Telangana Statehood” and Picture Postcards (a set of 5 cards) on “Buddhist
Heritage in Telangana – Bavapur Kurru” at an event in Dak Sadan, Hyderabad, Telangana.
i. The special postal cover featuring Dhulikatta Buddhist stupa is priced at Rs 50 and the set of
Bavapur Kurru postcards are priced at Rs 200. These will be available at all head post offices.
ii. The set of 5 cards traces the events of Bavari, journey of a Brahmin sage from the Parayanavagga of
Suttanipata, and the introduction of Buddha Dhamma.
• Telangana was formed as the 29th State of India on 2nd June 2014.
• 2nd June 2023 marks the 9th Statehood Day of Telangana.
13. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the steps taken by the
Ministry of Communications (MoC) in July 2023?
A) The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications (MoC) launches
Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) to propel India’s technological progress in the telecom sector.
B) A grant of Rs 240.51 crores under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) has
been allocated to support the advancement of 6G technology use under the 6G THz Testbed
with Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM) & Multiplexing and the Advanced Optical
Communication Test Bed project.
C) A total of Rs 48 crore Grants were awarded to 66 startups and MSMEs under Digital
Communication Innovation Square (DCIS) initiative which fosters innovation and
entrepreneurship.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On July 3, 2023, the Department of
Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of
Communications (MoC) launched Bharat 6G Alliance
(B6GA) to propel India’s technological progress in the
telecom sector. In this regard, the B6GA website
(https://bharat6galliance.com) was also launched.
• The formation of B6GA was announced by
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, MoC, in the
presence of Devusinh Chauhan, Minister of State(MoS) for Communications.
i. B6GA is a collaborative platform in India, bringing together startups, companies (both public and
private), academia, research institutions, global technology alliances, associations, and standards
development organizations.

• B6GA will deploy 6G technologies to act as a powerful force multiplier for India by 2030.
ii. A grant of Rs 240.51 crores under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) has been
allocated to support the advancement of 6G technology.
iii. This fund will be used for 2 projects: the 6G THz Testbed with Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM)
& Multiplexing and the Advanced Optical Communication Test Bed.
iv. During the event, grants totalling Rs 48 crore were awarded to 66 startups and MSMEs (Micro,
Small & Medium Enterprises) under Digital Communication Innovation Square (DCIS) initiative which
fosters innovation and entrepreneurship.
14. In July 2023, National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India signed an MoU with South Asia
Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (SARADO) to increase the Regional Cooperation in anti-
doping in sports.
Which of the following countries is ‘Not’ a member of SARADO?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Pakistan
3) Bhutan
4) Bangladesh
5) Nepal
Answer- 2) Pakistan
Explanation:
On 3rd July 2023, National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (SARADO),comprising of
Anti-Doping Organizations of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka to increase the
Regional Cooperation in anti-doping in sports NADA India – SARADO Cooperation Meet in New Delhi,
Delhi.
i. The collaboration helps in collectively addressing the challenges posed by doping practices in
sports.
ii. This agreement marks a significant milestone as the first of its kind for India in the field of anti-
doping.
15. In July 2023, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani launched a
special scheme under the aegis of the ________ (scheme/Fund) to provide infrastructural and
financial support for pregnant minor victims.
1) Nirbhaya Fund
2) Sambal Scheme
3) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
4) Child Protection Scheme
5) Vatsalya Fund
Answer- 1) Nirbhaya Fund
Explanation:
Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani launched a special scheme under the
aegis of the Nirbhaya fund, aimed at ensuring both infrastructural and financial support for pregnant
minor victims who have no means to fend for themselves.

• The “scheme for critical care and support for accessing justice to rape/gang rape survivors or
minor girls who get pregnant” aims to provide essential assistance to these vulnerable
individuals under Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).
i. The budget of the proposal is Rs 74.10 crore. The allocated funds will also be used to establish
dedicated shelters for these victims.
ii. The scheme aims to provide an integrated support system under one roof, leveraging the
administrative structure of Mission Vatsalya in collaboration with state governments and Child Care
Institutions (CCIs).
16. In July 2023, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal
launched a campaign to transform 75 historic Lighthouses across India into Tourism Spots
from __________ (city).
1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) Dwaraka, Gujarat
3) Panaji, Goa
4) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
5) Puri, Odisha
Answer- 2) Dwaraka, Gujarat
Explanation:
On 1st July 2023, Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, launched a
campaign to transform 75 historic Lighthouses across India into Tourism Spots from Dwaraka,
Gujarat.
• He inaugurated the 1st three renovated lighthouses in Dwarka, Gopnath and Veraval in Gujarat.
• This inauguration marks the beginning of the campaign.
17. Name the organisation/apex body of GoI that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) to promote growth and development within the food
and agriculture sectors of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India.
1) Food Corporation of India
2) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
3) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
4) Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture
5) Indian Agriculture Research Institute
Answer- 4) Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture
Explanation:
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA)
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote growth and development within the food
and agriculture sectors of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India.
i. The MoU aims to create opportunities for knowledge exchange, trade promotion, investment, and
research and development collaboration.
ii. It emphasises the commitment to strengthen relationships with international organisations like
ICFA and recognising India’s role as a strategic trade and investment partner for the UAE.

18. Which country’s port department has recently (in June ‘23) signed a bilateral Tracked
Packet agreement with India Post to introduce International Tracked Packet Service (ITPS)?
1) Brazil
2) Australia
3) Canada
4) Mexico
5) Germany
Answer- 3) Canada
Explanation:
According to the Gazette of India notified by the Department of Post, Ministry of Communication,
dated June 28, 2023, India Post & Canada Post have signed a bilateral Tracked Packet agreement to
introduce International Tracked Packet Service (ITPS) between two countries to facilitate e-
commerce exports.
i. The service commenced operation with effect from July 01, 2023.
ii. India Post already provides ITPS service with 38 partner countries and Canada will be the 39th.
19. Name the Union Minister who has recently (in June ‘23) inaugurated an exhibition ‘Banking
on World Heritage’ at Darshanam gallery of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA),
New Delhi, Delhi.
1) Meenakashi Lekhi (Minister of State of Culture)
2) Amit Shah (Union Minister of Home Affairs)
3) G. Kishan Reddy (Union Minister of Culture)
4) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (Union Minister of External Affairs)
5) Arjun Ram Meghwal (Minister of State of Culture)
Answer- 1) Meenakashi Lekhi (Minister of State of Culture)
Explanation:
On 30th June 2023, Meenakashi Lekhi, Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture inaugurated
an exhibition ‘Banking on World Heritage’ first of its kind in the world at Darshanam gallery of
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi, Delhi.
• This exhibition showcases Banknotes of G-20 Member Nations, depicting United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) listed World cultural Heritage
Sites.
i. The exhibition is organised under the chairmanship of India as part of the ongoing G-20 Summit
celebrations and will run till July 9 2023 and has been organised in the spirit of Vasudaiva
Kutumbakam.
ii. The exhibition has been curated by Ms. Rukmini Dahanukar, an independent scholar and founder of
‘Money Talks’.
20. Name the Hackathon that has been recently (in June ‘23) conducted by the Ministry of
Communication to showcase 5G products & Solutions.
1) 5G & Beyond Hackathon 2023
2) Smart India Hackathon 2023
3) The Grand Hackathon 2023
4) Manthan Hackathon 2023
5) 5G & Transformation & Industry Hackathon 2023

Answer- 1) 5G & Beyond Hackathon 2023
Explanation:
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communication, conducts ‘5G &
Beyond Hackathon 2023‘, aimed at shortlisting India-focused cutting-edge ideas that can be
converted into workable 5G and beyond products and solutions. The participants include individuals,
students, startups, and academic institutions send their proposals from June 28, 2023.
i. The top 100 startups will be honored with a prize of 100 lakh (One crore) for their outstanding
contributions to the development of 5G products and solutions During the upcoming India Mobile
Congress (IMC) 2023 in October 2023, held in New Delhi, Delhi.
21. In which state, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda
Sonowal has recently (in July ‘23) laid the foundation stone of Inland Waterways Transport
(IWT) terminal?
1) Odisha
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
On 4th July 2023, the Union Minister of Ports,
Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and Ayush,
Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone of
Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) terminal to be
developed at Bogibeel in Dibrugarh, Assam along the
banks of the River Brahmaputra, (National Waterways
2).
i. The tourist-cum-cargo IWT terminal will be
developed at Rs 46.60 crores and is scheduled to be completed by February 2024.
Note- The IWT terminal is built under the aegis of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) –
the nodal agency for inland waterways of the MoPSW, and will have many modern features.
22. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the Draft of Digital Personal
Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, 2022, approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2023?
A) The Bill requires data fiduciaries, to maintain the accuracy of data, keep data secure, and
delete data once their purpose has been met.
B) The bill empowers the Data Protection Board (DPB) to levy a penalty of up to Rs. 450 crore
to prevent a personal data breach.
C) Failure to notify the Board and affected Data Principals in the event of a personal data
breach will be penalized upto Rs 200 crore.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C

Answer- 2) Only B
Explanation:
On July 5, 2023, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the
Draft of Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, 2022, that will be tabled in Parliament in the
upcoming Monsoon session, starting from July 20 to August 11, 2023.
• The bill aims to provide consent-based data collection techniques.
• The Bill requires data fiduciaries, to maintain the accuracy of data, keep data secure, and delete
data once their purpose has been met.
• This bill empowers the Data Protection Board (DPB) to levy a penalty of up to Rs.250 crore to
prevent a personal data breach.
• It can also increase such fines to a maximum of Rs 500 crore with requisite cabinet approval.
Such increases will not require any amendments to the Law.
• The definition for children will be retained as anyone under the age of 18 amid sustained
pushback from industry experts.
• Failure to notify the Board and affected Data Principals in the event of a personal data
breach will be penalized upto Rs 200 crore.
23. In July 2023, Ministry of Home Affairs launched a “Scheme for Expansion and
Modernization of Fire Services in the States” with outlay of Rs _________ (Amount).
1) 6000 crore
2) 2000 crore
3) 1000 crore
4) 5000 crore
5) 4000 crore
Answer- 4) 5000 crore
Explanation:
Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) launched a “Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services
in the States” as a part of the allocation of Preparedness and Capacity Building Funding Window under
the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to strengthen the fire services across the States of India.
• The total outlay of the scheme is Rs 5000 crore and out of this, Rs. 500 crore is kept for to
incentivize the States on the basis of their legal and infrastructure-based reforms.
i. Objective: To expand and modernize Fire Services in the States with a view that activities for
strengthening of fire services at the State-level through preparedness and capacity-building
components of the NDRF will be ensured.
ii. Funding: For the projects and proposals under the scheme, the state government will contribute
25% of the total cost from their budgetary resources.
• The North-Eastern and Himalayan (NEH) States shall contribute only 10% of the total cost of
such projects.
24. Name the state/UT that has recently (in July ‘23) launched India’s first Tele Mental Health
Assistance and Networking Across States (MANAS) chatbot to enhance mental health support
for distressed people.
1) Delhi
3) Telangana

4) Maharashtra
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
On 5th July 2023, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) launched India’s
first Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (MANAS) chatbot in the Union
Territory (UT) to enhance mental health support for distressed people by initiating an instant
conversation with those who are in need.
i. The 2-tier system comprises State Tele-MANAS cells, which includes trained counsellors and mental
health specialists in Tier 1 and specialists at District Mental Health Programme (DMHP)/Medical
College resources for physical consultation and/or eSanjeevani for audio visual consultation in Tier 2.
25. Name the state government that has recently (in July ‘23) launched ‘Ama Pokhari’ scheme
to rejuvenate 2,000 large water bodies.
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) West Bengal
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
On 6th July 2023, Odisha Chief Minister(CM) Naveen Patnaik launched ‘Ama Pokhari’ scheme, which
aims to rejuvenate 2,000 large water bodies in 115 urban local bodies at Lokseva Bhawan in
Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
i. The ‘Ama Pokhari’ scheme is implemented at a cost of Rs 120 crore.
ii. The renovation and maintenance of the water bodies will be done in collaboration with members of
Mission Shakti Women Self Help Groups (WSHGs).
26. In July 2023, the United States of America (USA) and India conducted Operation
___________ to identify illicit and illegal medical products shipped using the International Mail
System.
1) Broader Sword
2) Bluebird
3) Lionfish
4) Blue Lotus
5) Garuda
Answer- 1) Broader Sword
Explanation:
The United States of America (USA) and India conducted “Operation Broader Sword”, a bilateral
multi-agency enforcement initiative, to identify illicit and illegal medical products shipped using the
International Mail System.
i. The operation held from 12th to 23rd June 2023 targeted shipments coming to the USA from India
through International Mail Facilities (IMFs) in John F Kennedy International Airport in New York, USA
and O’Hare International Airport, Chicago, USA.

ii. Over 500 shipments of unlawful and potentially deadly unapproved prescription medications,
combination medical devices, and synthetic drug precursors were prevented from reaching American
customers as a result of this combat operation.
27. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the amendment made by the
Ministry of Finance in July 2023?
A) The Ministry of Finance has amended the Government Savings Promotion General Rules,
2018 with Government Savings Promotion General (2nd Amendment) Rules, 2023, under
which the Non-resident Indians (NRIs) are made eligible to be nominated as nominee for
government saving schemes.
B) This amendment has been added as sub-rule (9) in the principal rules, in rule 14, after sub-
rule (8).
C) Another amendment allows for converting a joint account into a single account upon the
death of an account holder.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance has amended the Government Savings Promotion General Rules, 2018 with
Government Savings Promotion General (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023, under which the Non-
resident Indians (NRIs) are made eligible to be nominated as nominee for government saving
schemes.
• This is on the condition that payment to such nominee/s shall be on non-repatriation basis.
• This amendment has been added as sub-rule (9) in the principal rules, in rule 14, after sub-
rule (8).
i. The rule covers various schemes under the Government Savings Promotion Act, 1873, such as Public
Provident Fund (PPF), National Savings Certificate (NSC), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), Senior
Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS), Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme (MSSC), Post Office Time
Deposits, Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP), and Post Office Monthly Income Scheme.
ii. Another amendment allows for converting a joint account into a single account upon the death of
an account holder. Previously, this conversion was not allowed and Other Key Amendments include
Changes to name/surname, Accounts on the names of minors, etc.
28. In July 2023, Ahmedabad (Gujarat), the Chair City of Urban 20(U20) 2023 hosted the 2-day
U20 Mayoral Summit 2023 in ___________, Gujarat.
1) Surat
2) Gandhinagar
3) Rajkot
4) Junagadh
5) Porbandar
Answer- 2) Gandhinagar

Explanation:
Ahmedabad (Gujarat), the Chair City of Urban 20(U20) 2023, hosted the 2-day U20 Mayoral Summit
2023 from 7th to 8th July 2023 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Summit concluded with the handover of
the Communiqué from the Mayors to G20 leaders.
i. Kiritkumar J Parmar, Mayor of Ahmedabad handed over the Communique to Hardeep Singh Puri,
Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Amitabh Kant, G20 (Group of 20) Sherpa.
ii. The handover was moderated by the U20 convenors, C40 Cities and United Cities and Local
Governments (UCLG).
29. In July 2023, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced that the Numaligarh
Refinery Limited (NRL) in __________ (state) has been elevated from the ‘Schedule B’ to ‘Schedule
A’ category Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSE) by the Government of India.
1) Tripura
2) Nagaland
3) Mizoram
4) Meghalaya
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in its recent notification announced that the largest
refinery in northeast India, The Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) in Assam has been elevated from
the ‘Schedule B’ to ‘Schedule A’ category Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSE) by Government of
India.
i. With its new status as a ‘Schedule A’ enterprise, NRL becomes eligible to achieve the coveted
Navratna As a Navratna company, NRL will have the freedom to invest up to Rs 1,000 crore without
seeking approval from the central government.
ii. NRL will now have the authority to make swift decisions concerning joint ventures, strategic
partnerships, and special-purpose vehicles, paving the way for strategic growth.
30. Which of the following platforms of GoI, along with the Department of Telecommunications
have recently (in July ‘23) launched the “Bharat Internet Utsav” to celebrate the transformative
role of the internet ?
1) UMANG
2) MyGov
3) ePathshala
4) DigiLocker
5) PMO India
Answer- 2) MyGov
Explanation:
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under Ministry of Communication(MoC) in
collaboration with MyGov(Government of India’s citizen engagement platform), has launched the
“Bharat Internet Utsav” to celebrate the transformative role of the internet by encouraging citizens
to share their stories of how the internet has positively impacted their lives.

i. To participate in this Utsav, citizens can share their videos of up to 2 minutes of various empowering
real-life stories on the transformation brought by Internet in the various aspects of their life on any of
the social media handles with #BharatInternetUtsav or upload in drive link, and the same link can be
submitted on MyGov https://innovateindia.mygov.in/bharat-internet-utsav/.
ii. The contest shall be conducted on MYGOV from 07.07.2023 to 21.08.2023 and the best stories shall
be rewarded with prizes upto Rs 15,000.
31. Which company has recently (in July 2023) collaborated with the Atal Innovation Mission
(AIM) to launch an industry visit initiative under Atal Tinkering labs (ATL)?
1) Lupin Ltd
2) Cipla Ltd
3) Bayer
4) Alkem Laboratories
5) Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
Answer- 3) Bayer
Explanation:
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in collaboration with Bayer launched an industry visit initiative
under Atal Tinkering labs (ATL), at Bayer’s manufacturing facility in Vapi, Gujarat.
i. The collaboration aims to introduce students to the latest manufacturing techniques and
technologies used in industry.
ii. Bayer has opened its manufacturing and production plants and research centers at Vapi(Gujarat),
Shamirpet(Hyderabad ), Chandippa(Telangana) and Bangalore for ATL students to experience how
technology, automation and innovation are leveraged by the industry.
32. In which city, Bhuvnesh Kumar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY) has recently (in July ‘23) inaugurated the Product Design
Centre (PDC)?
2) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3) New Delhi, Delhi
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 4) Kolkata, West Bengal
Explanation:
Bhuvnesh Kumar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
inaugurated the Product Design Centre (PDC), set up at Centre for Development of Advanced
Computing (C-DAC), Kolkata, West Bengal.
• On the occasion, ‘Grain-Ex‘, an appearance based detection system, through machine vision
technology for pulses developed under ‘National Programme on Electronics and Information
and Communication Technology (ICT) applications in Agriculture and Environment
(AgriEnIcs)’ as well as Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)- The Indian Agricultural
Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, Delhi was also launched.
i. Product Design Centre (PDC): The centre is equipped with all the software and printing technologies
for system designing, prototyping, ideation and fabrication.
ii. ‘Grain-Ex’: It is an appearance-based electronic (e)-Quality detection system for 14 types of pulses.

33. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 50th meeting of the Goods
and Services Tax (GST) Council held at New Delhi, Delhi in July 2023?
A) The GST on snack pellets, the semi-finished ingredient that is used to manufacture snacking
products, is decreased to 12% from 28%.
B) GST exemption on satellite launch services supplied by Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO), Antrix Corporation Limited and New Space India Limited (NSIL).
C) A uniform tax rate of 28% will be applied to Casino, Horse Racing, and Online gaming.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
On July 11, 2023, the 50th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was held in New
Delhi, Delhi under the chairpersonship of Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance.
i. To mark the milestone of the 50th meeting of the GST Council, Union Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman(Chairperson) released a short video film titled ‘GST Council- 50 steps towards a journey’
in the presence of the Members of the Council.
ii. The GST on snack pellets, the semi-finished ingredient that is used to manufacture snacking
products, is decreased to 5% from 18%. This includes uncooked, unfried and extruded snack
palettes.
iii. GST exemption on satellite launch services supplied by Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO), Antrix Corporation Limited and New Space India Limited (NSIL) may be extended to similar
services supplied by organizations in the private sector.
iv. According to the GST council, a uniform tax rate of 28% will be applied to Casino, Horse Racing,
and Online gaming.
• The tax will be based on the face value of purchased chips for casinos, on the full value of bets
placed with bookmakers/totalisators for horse racing, and on the full value of bets placed for
online gaming.
34. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the new Quality Control Order
(QCO) notified by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in July
2023?
A) The DPIIT under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, notified 2 new QCOs on Potable
Water Bottles and Flame-Producing Lighters to enhance public health and safety of consumers.
B) The QCO for 'Potable water bottles' mandates compulsory certification under the
appropriate Indian Standard (IS) for the production and import of potable water bottles made
of copper, stainless steel, or aluminium.
C) The QCO for ‘Flame-Producing Lighters’ mandates compulsory certification under IS for
‘Safety Specification for Lighters’, and ‘Safety Specifications for Utility Lighters’, for the Flame
lighters manufactured for domestic market or imported into India.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C

4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 5th July 2023, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the
Ministry of Commerce & Industry, notified 2 new Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on Potable Water
Bottles and Flame-Producing Lighters to enhance public health and safety of consumers.
• Flame – Producing Lighters (Quality Control) Order, 2023
• Potable Water Bottles (Quality Control) Order, 2023.
i. New QCO for Potable Water Bottles: It mandates compulsory certification under the appropriate
Indian Standard (IS) for the production and import of potable water bottles made of copper, stainless
steel, or aluminium.
ii. New QCO for Flame-Producing Lighters: It mandates compulsory certification under IS for ‘Safety
Specification for Lighters’, and ‘Safety Specifications for Utility Lighters’, for the Flame lighters
manufactured for domestic market or imported into India. There are two types of lighters available
are Flame and Spark type.
iii. The new standards will help to build a quality ecosystem to manufacture world-class products and
it will also contribute to the gross domestic product (GDP) of India.
35. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) become the first Central Public Sector Enterprise
(CPSE) in India to get certified for Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) by M/s InterCert
USA?
1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
2) Power Grid Corporation of India
3) Coal India Limited
4) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
5) Steel Authority of India Limited
Answer- 1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Explanation:
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), the largest crude oil and natural gas Maharatna Company in
India, has become the first Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) in India to get certified for Anti-
Bribery Management System (ABMS) by M/s InterCert USA, an international accredited certification
body in the United States of America (USA).
• Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ONGC, received the ABMS
Certificate in an award ceremony.
36. In July 2023, Manoj Ahuja, Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare,
launched a new campaign for banks under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) titled
BHARAT (Banks Heralding Accelerated Rural & Agriculture Transformation) to ___________.
1) Provide information about National Mission on Natural Farming
2) Provide information about bouquet of schemes from bank
3) Mobilize funds from banks
4) Provide information about Insurance scheme to crops
5) Provide information related to institutional credit available for farmers.
Answer- 3) Mobilize funds from banks

Explanation:
On 12th July 2023, Manoj Ahuja, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare(MoA&FW),
virtually launched a new campaign for banks under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) titled
BHARAT (Banks Heralding Accelerated Rural & Agriculture Transformation) to mobilize funds from
banks.
• The 1 month long campaign, which will run from 15th July 2023 to 15th August 2023, was
launched with a target of Rs 7200 crore.
i. The banks support to this scheme has created 31, 850 agriculture infrastructure projects with Rs
24750 crores as loan under AIF with an outlay of Rs 42,000 crores.
ii. On 13th July 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture called upon the banks to promote Rs 1 lakh crore AIF
for creation of necessary infrastructure in the farm sector.
iii. Under this scheme, Rs 1 lakh crore is to be disbursed by financial year 2025-26 and the interest
subvention and credit guarantee assistance will be given till the year 2032-33.
37. Name the India’s first regional multi-lingual Artificial Intelligence (AI) news anchor that
was recently (in July ‘23) introduced by the Odisha Television Limited (OTV).
1) Shalu
2) Tina
3) Saara
4) Manav
5) Lisa
Answer- 5) Lisa
Explanation:
Odisha Television Limited (OTV), an Odia based broadcast and digital media company in Odisha,
introduced India’s and Odisha’s first regional multi-lingual Artificial Intelligence (AI) news anchor
named “Lisa” in a ceremony held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The introduction of AI Lisa, is an initiative
driven by the visionary team of OTV.
i. Lisa is the first AI anchor in the free-to-air regional television broadcasting platform and also the
first Odia news anchor with an ability to speak multiple languages including Odia, English and others.
38. Name the state government that has recently (in July ‘23) launched the revamped Pradhan
Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Mukhyamantri Amrutam (PMJAY-MA) scheme with Rs 10 lakh health
insurance cover.
1) Gujarat
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Jharkhand
4) Maharashtra
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 1) Gujarat
Explanation:
On 11th July 2023, Government of Gujarat launched the revamped Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya
Yojana-Mukhyamantri Amrutam (PMJAY-MA) scheme, under which people can avail free medical
treatment up to Rs 10 lakh, a twofold rise from the previous limit of Rs 5 lakh.

• The revamped scheme was officially launched by Rushikesh Patel, Minister of Health and
Family Welfare of Gujarat in the presence of Gujarat Health Department officials.
i. The New revamped PMJAY-MA Scheme benefits around 1.78 crore Ayushman Bharat cardholders
in Gujarat to afford high cost medical facilities.
ii. Under the PMJAY-MA, 2027 state-run hospitals, 803 private hospitals, and 18 Central government
facilities in the state are permitted to offer treatment or perform operations, and 2471 types of
treatments and surgeries are available to card users in these hospitals.
39. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the steps taken by the Odisha
Government in July 2023?
A) The Odisha Cabinet approved ‘Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha’ scheme to take measures to
enhance rural infrastructure, leading to accelerated growth and to promote, preserve and
protect the Jagannath culture and tradition of Odisha.
B) The Odisha Cabinet also approved the inclusion of Bhatri language in the 8th schedule of the
Constitution of India to include several benefits to the Sora tribes of Odisha.
C) The 119th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) of the Government of
Odisha approved 11 industrial projects worth around Rs 3266 crore.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
On 10th July 2023, the Odisha Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister(CM) Naveen Patnaik approved ‘Ama
Odisha Nabin Odisha’ scheme to take measures to enhance rural infrastructure, leading to accelerated
growth and to promote, preserve and protect the Jagannath culture and tradition of Odisha.
• Under the scheme, a budget provision of Rs 4000 crore will be allocated, and it will cover all
Gram Panchayats (GP) with an entitlement of Rs 50 lakh.
i. The Odisha Cabinet also approved the inclusion of Kui language in the 8th schedule of the
Constitution of India to include several benefits to the Kandh tribes of Odisha.
ii. On 10th July 2023, 119th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) of the
Government of Odisha chaired by Pradeep Jena, Chief Secretary of Odisha, approved 11 industrial
projects worth around Rs 3266 crore.
These projects would be set up in Balasore, Balangir, Kalahandi, Khordha and Jajpur districts of
Odisha and are expected to generate 9,146 employment opportunities.
40. Name the organisation that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with the Ministry of
Defence (MoD) to promote use of millets and healthy eating practices among the Armed Forces.
1) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
4) Food Safety & Standards Authority of India
5) Bureau of Indian Standards
Answer- 4) Food Safety & Standards Authority of India

Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote use of millets and healthy eating practices among
the Armed Forces and ensure availability of safe & nutritious food in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The MoU was signed by Director General (Supplies and Transport) Lieutenant General Preet
Mohindera Singh on behalf of Ministry of Defence (MoD) and CEO, Food Safety and Standards
Authority of India (FSSAI) Shri G Kamala Vardhana Rao in the presence of Minister of Defence
(MoD) Rajnath Singh and Minister of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) Dr Mansukh
Mandaviya.
i. The union ministers Rajnath Singh and Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled a book titled ‘Healthy Recipes
for Defence’ to promote the consumption of Shree Anna (millets) and its health benefits.
ii. This book will serve as a valuable resource for different canteens and food outlets under the MoD.
41. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) signed a contract with Government e-Marketplace
(GeM) to develop an enhanced version of Government e-Marketplace portal?
1) Infosys Limited
2) Wipro Limited
3) HCL Technologies Limited
4) Tech Mahindra
5) Tata Consultancy Services
Answer- 5) Tata Consultancy Services
Explanation:
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest software exporter signed a contract with
Government e-Marketplace (GeM), Government procurement portal, for developing, implementing,
operating and maintaining the GeM portal in GeM headquarters New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The GeM portal was developed by the erstwhile Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals
(DGS&D) under the Ministry of Commerce with technical support of National E-Governance Division
(NeGD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY).
42. In July 2023, the Minister of Communications(MoC) Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the
Curtain Raiser of ___________ edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC 2023) in New Delhi,Delhi .
1) 5th
2) 7th
3) 4th
4) 6th
5) 3rd
Answer- 2) 7th
Explanation:
The Minister of Communications(MoC) Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Curtain Raiser of 7th
edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC 2023) at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi,Delhi .
i. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under Ministry of Communications and the Cellular
Operators Association of India (COAI) will jointly host the seventh edition of Asia’s premier digital
technology exhibition with the theme ‘Global Digital Innovation’ which is scheduled to take place from
27th to 29th October at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi,Delhi.
ii. The Concept of ‘Partner Countries' and ‘Virtual exhibition’ will be introduced in the event.

43. Name the ministry that has recently (in July ‘23) launched the Action Taken Report (ATR)
Module of AuditOnline.
1) Ministry of Home Affairs
2) Ministry of Finance
3) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
4) Ministry of Science and Technology
5) Ministry of Law and Justice
Answer- 3) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Explanation:
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) launched the Action Taken Report (ATR) Module of
AuditOnline during a virtual event presided over by Kapil Moreshwar Patil, Union Minister of
State(MoS), MoPR.
i. The module aims to provide a more structured approach to the audit process, ensuring clarity on the
actions taken in response to audit findings.
ii. The ATR Module of AuditOnline will enable Panchayats to become more accountable, efficient,
empowered and corruption-free, ensuring a seamless management and utilization of funds at Gram
Panchayat level across India.
44. S.S. Mundra, Chairman of BSE Limited has launched a new logo during the event organised
to mark the celebration of its __________ foundation day on 10th July 2023.
1) 149th
2) 130th
3) 150th
4) 145th
5) 120th
Answer- 1) 149th
Explanation:
On 10th July 2023, S.S. Mundra, Chairman of BSE Limited (formerly known as the Bombay Stock
Exchange), launched BSE’s new logo during the event organised to mark the celebration of its 149th
foundation day at BSE International Convention Hall, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. BSE, established in 1875 as the Native Share & Stock Brokers Association, was the first ever stock
exchange in Asia.
ii. In 1956, BSE became India's 1st stock exchange to receive permanent recognition under the
Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act 1956.
45. Which state/UT has recently (in July ‘23) created the “Department of Public Grievances” as
a separate Administrative Department?
1) Mizoram
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Puducherry
5) Tripura
Answer- 2) Jammu & Kashmir

Explanation:
The government of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) accorded to the creation of “Department of Public
Grievances” as a separate Administrative Department in the Union Territory, which will also deal
with the redressal of Public Grievances, and Lieutenant Governor’s (LG) Mulaqaat – Live Public
Grievance Hearing.
i. This is in line with the commitment of the J&K government that foresees promotion of citizen-
centric governance with emphasis on grievance redressal innovations through e-Governance.
ii. The sanction was accorded in pursuance of Entry 15 of the Second Schedule of Transaction of
Business of the Government of Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir Rules.
46. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the cabinet approval in July
2023?
A) The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development &
Regulation) MMDR Act of 1957, for the commercial mining of 6 critical minerals: lithium,
titanium, beryllium, zirconium, niobium and tantalum.
B) The proposal will remove the six minerals from India’s ‘Atomic Minerals’ list and empower
the Center to auction their reserves for mining by private players.
C) The Union Cabinet also cleared amendments to the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development
and Regulation)(OAMDR) Act, 2002, which allows commercial mining of mineral resources in
offshore areas.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation)
MMDR Act of 1957, for the commercial mining of 6 critical minerals: lithium, titanium, beryllium,
zirconium, niobium and tantalum.
• Note: This is the 5th amendment to the act since 2014. Earlier amendments authorised e-
auction for minerals and enabled the extension of expiring mine leases.
i. The proposal will remove the six minerals from India’s ‘Atomic Minerals’ list and empower the
Center to auction their reserves for mining by private players.
ii. The amendment proposes for an exploration licence, awarded through an auction to carry out
reconnaissance(exploration) and prospecting of a particular land for a mineral.
iii. The exploration licence for a larger area will be up to 5,000 sq km for a single block. The total area
with one entity will not exceed 10,000 sq km.
iv. The Union Cabinet also cleared amendments to the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and
Regulation)(OAMDR) Act, 2002, which allows commercial mining of mineral resources in offshore
areas.

47. In July 2023, ______________became the first airport in India to get four runways and dual
Eastern Cross Taxiway (ECT) (elevated taxiways).
1) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
2) Sardar VallabhBhai Patel International Airport,
3) Indira Gandhi International Airport
4) Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport
5) Kempegowda International Airport
Answer- 3) Indira Gandhi International Airport
Explanation:
On 14th July 2023, Delhi International Airport, also known as the Indira Gandhi International (IGI)
Airport became the first airport in India to get four runways and dual Eastern Cross Taxiway (ECT)
(elevated taxiways).
• Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel inaugurated the new runway
and ECT at IGIA, New Delhi, Delhi.
• The 4.4-km runway with 4,400 metres length and 45 metres width was constructed to handle
Air Traffic Movements (ATM) and widebody aircraft is set to go up from 1,500 flights a day to
2,000.
• The ECT is 2.1 kilometres long and 44 metres wide, with a gap of 47 metres between the two
lanes.
• The taxiways will connect northern and southern airfields and reduce taxi distance for aircraft
by 7 km and taxiing time for planes from 8-9 minutes.
48. Which organisation/company, along with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
(MoRTH) has recently (in July ‘23) released the five guidelines to enhance mountainous road
infrastructure in India?
1) Larsen & Toubro Ltd
2) Japan International Cooperation Agency
3) H.G. Infra Engineering Limited
4) Tata Projects
5) IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd.
Answer- 2) Japan International Cooperation Agency
Explanation:
On 7th July 2023, the Union Minister Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
(MoRTH), released the five guidelines to enhance mountainous road infrastructure in India
developed by MoRTH with the technical assistance of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
i. These guidelines were published by Indian Road Congress (IRC).
ii. The guidelines are designed to improve road networks, promote economic growth and to ensure
high-quality sustainable road projects.
49. In July 2023, Minister of State(MoS) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajeev
Chandrashekar inaugurates country’s first Public-Private Partnership(P3) model Atal
Tinkering Lab(ATL) in partnership with ________ (company) in Thrissur, Kerala.
1) Motorola
2) Nokia
3) Lava

4) Oppo India
5) Realme
Answer- 4) Oppo India
Explanation:
On 10th July 2023, Minister of State (MoS) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajeev
Chandrashekar inaugurates country’s first Public-Private Partnership(P3) model Atal
Tinkering Lab(ATL) under NITI(National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog’s Atal Innovation
Mission (AIM) in partnership with a leading smartphone manufacturing firm, Oppo India in
Thrissur, Kerala.
i. Learning Links Foundation, New Delhi based ‘not for profit’ organisation will act as the
implementation partner. The ATL has been set up to empower school children in classes 6th to 12th to
develop innovative solutions.
ii. ‘Hub n Spoke’ strategy (a distribution network that resembles a bicycle wheel) to be followed to
create an innovative learning environment. The ATL in the nodal school will act as a ‘Hub’ for students
from neighbouring government schools to conduct experiments.
50. In July 2023, the union cabinet approved amendments to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of
Provisions) Bill, 2023 to decriminalise minor offences by amending 183 provisions in
_____________ Acts which were administered by 19 ministers.
1) 39
2) 14
3) 42
4) 34
5) 24
Answer- 3) 42
Explanation:
On 12th July 2023, the union cabinet approved amendments to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of
Provisions) Bill, 2023.The amendments were made to decriminalise minor offences by amending
183 provisions in 42 Acts which administered by 19 ministers with the aim to promote ease of
business and living.
i. It amends 42 laws, across multiple sectors, in agriculture, environment and media and publication.
ii. This includes the Indian Post Office Act, 1898, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the Public
Liability Insurance Act, 1991, and the Information Technology Act, 2000.
51. Which of the following points is/are “Incorrect” with respect to the 2nd edition of NITI
Aayog’s Report ‘National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): A Progress Review 2023‘
released in July 2023?
A) India has registered a significant decline of 9.89 percentage points in the number of India’s
multidimensionally poor from 24.85% in 2015-16 to 14.96% in 2019-2021.
B) Bihar registered the largest decline in the number of poor i.e. 1.43 crore people.
C) Delhi, Kerala, Goa and Tamil Nadu have the least number of people facing multidimensional
poverty along with the Union Territories.
1) Only A
2) Only B

3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 2) Only B
Explanation:
On July 17, 2023, the Vice-Chairman of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog,
Suman Bery released the 2nd edition of NITI Aayog’s Report ‘National Multidimensional Poverty
Index (MPI): A Progress Review 2023‘.
• The report represents India’s progress in reducing multidimensional poverty between the two
surveys, National Family Health Survey [NFHS-4 (2015-16)] and NFHS-5 (2019-21).
• India has registered a significant decline of 9.89 percentage points in the number of India’s
multidimensionally poor from 24.85% in 2015-16 to 14.96% in 2019-2021.
• Uttar Pradesh (UP) registered the largest decline in the number of poor i.e. 3.43 crore
people.
• The fastest reduction in the proportion of multidimensional poor was observed in the States of
UP, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh (MP), Odisha, and Rajasthan.
• However, Bihar, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, UP and MP (even after decrease) top the chart where
the percentage of total population who are multidimensionally poor is high.
• Delhi, Kerala, Goa and Tamil Nadu have the least number of people facing multidimensional
poverty along with the Union Territories.
52. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the IEA Oil 2023 – Supply and
demand dynamics to 2028 report released in July 2023?
A) The report was launched by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in collaboration with the
Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the administration of Ministry of
Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).
B) The Oil 2023 medium-term market report forecasts that global oil demand will rise by 6%
between 2022 and 2028 to reach 105.7 million barrels per day (mb/d).
C) The overall consumption of petroleum products in FY 2022-23 was at 169
Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 17th July 2023, The International Energy Agency (IEA), Paris(France)-based autonomous
organisation, in collaboration with Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the
administration of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) launched the Oil 2023 medium-
term market report titled IEA Oil 2023 – Supply and demand dynamics to 2028 in Delhi for oil supply
and demand.
i. The Oil 2023 medium-term market report forecasts that based on current government policies and
market trends, global oil demand will rise by 6% between 2022 and 2028 to reach 105.7 million
barrels per day (mb/d).

• India`s demand for energy is growing faster than any other major economy and is expected to
grow in all sectors due to favourable demographics supported by urbanization and
industrialization.
ii. The overall consumption of petroleum products in FY 2022-23 was at 223 Methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). The growth rate was about 12% over the previous year (FY 2021-22)
53. According to the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)’s Export
Preparedness Index(EPI) 2022 for States and Union Territories(UTs) report released in July
2023, which state has topped the Index with an overall score of 80.89?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
According to the Export Preparedness Index(EPI) 2022 for States and Union Territories(UTs), the 3rd
edition of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) report, Tamil Nadu has
topped the Index with an overall score of 80.89.
• Maharashtra with 78.20 at 2nd place, Karnataka with 76.36 at 3rd place and Gujarat with 73.22
at 4th place are the top performers in EPI 2022 in all categories of states. The EPI 2022 was
prepared by NITI Aayog in association with the Institute for Competitiveness(IFC).
• Haryana(63.65), Telangana(61.36) and Uttar Pradesh(61.23) are the top performers in
landlocked states category.
• Uttarakhand (59.13) has topped among Himalayan States followed by Himachal Pradesh,
Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.
• Goa(51.58) has topped among Union Territories followed by Jammu & Kashmir(J&K), Delhi,
Andaman and Nicobar and Ladakh.
• Kanchipuram, Chennai, Tiruppur are the top three among the exporting districts of Tamil
Nadu.
54. Name the Government agency/Ministry that has recently (in July ‘23) released the Techno-
Commercial Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix (TCRM Matrix) framework to promote
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in India.
1) National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
2) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
3) National Skill Development Corporation India
4) NITI Aayog
5) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Answer- 4) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
The NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) has released the Techno-Commercial
Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix (TCRM Matrix) framework under the NITI Working Paper
series titled “A NEW LENS FOR INNOVATION IN NEW INDIA –Introducing The Techno-Commercial

Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix,” aimed at promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship in
India.
i. The framework is a pioneering assessment tool designed to revolutionize technology evaluation,
foster innovation, and fuel entrepreneurship in India.
ii. The TCRM Matrix provides historical development of technology assessment frameworks, including
the Technology Readiness Level (TRL), Commercialization Readiness Level (CRL), and Market
Readiness Level (MRL) scales.
55. Name the ministry that has recently (in July ‘23) launched a free online training
programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI), “AI for India 2.0“.
1) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
5) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer- 1) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Explanation:
On the occasion of World Youth Skills Day 2023 (15th July 2023), Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched a free online training programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI),
“AI for India 2.0“.
i. It is a joint initiative of Skill India and Grab Ur Vernacular Imprint (GUVI), an Indian Institutes of
Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Indian Institutes of Management (IIM)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat incubated company.
ii. This National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) under the MSDE and IIT
Madras accredited online programme will enable the youth of India with frontier skills.
56. Which state government has recently (in July ‘23) introduced the Minimum Guaranteed
Income Bill, 2023 to provide social security to individuals and households?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Rajasthan
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Answer- 3) Rajasthan
Explanation:
On 18th July 2023, Rajasthan cabinet chaired by Chief Minister(CM) Ashok Gehlot introduced the
Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023 aimed to provide social security to individuals
and households of Rajasthan.
i. The Bill focuses on 3 main areas such as Right to Minimum Guaranteed Income, Right to Guaranteed
Employment and Right to Guaranteed Social Security Pension.
ii. These social security schemes were implemented by the Government of India’s United Progressive
Alliance (UPA) through Rights-based Laws such as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Right to Education (RTE) and Food Security Act.

57. In July 2023, the Union cabinet approved the bill to include the National Institute of
Industrial Engineering (NITIE) in Mumbai as the ____________ Indian Institute of Management
(IIM) of India.
1) 21st
2) 22nd
3) 23rd
4) 24th
5) 25th
Answer- 1) 21st
Explanation:
On 12th July 2023, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a bill
amending IIM Act to include the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) in Mumbai as the
21st Indian Institute of Management (IIM).The amendment will rename NITIE Mumbai as IIM
Mumbai .
• Maharashtra is set to become the first state to have two IIMs, which includes IIM Nagpur,
established by the Government of India in 2015, and newly designated IIM Mumbai.
• The approved bill to be passed in the monsoon session of Parliament, which is set to take place
from July 20 to August 11, 2023.
i. NITIE Mumbai was established in 1963 with the support of the United Nations Development
Programme(UNDP)and the International Labour Organization(ILO) to create Skilled professionals.
ii. NITIE was ranked seventh in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking 2023.
58. The _________ Foundation Day of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
(NABARD) was observed on 12th July 2023.
1) 50th
2) 25th
3) 42nd
4) 35th
5) 49th
Answer- 3) 42nd
Explanation:
On July 12, 2023, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) celebrated its
42nd Foundation Day. Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation was the chief
guest of the event held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The day was marked by a series of events throughout the country, including a webinar on the theme
of “NABARD: 42 Years of Rural Transformation.”
ii. The webinar was addressed by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Narendra
Singh Tomar, who highlighted the important role that NABARD has played in the development of rural
India by enhancing agricultural production, developing infrastructure, and fostering financial
inclusion.
59. In which city, the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) 2023
meeting under the Indian Presidency was held in July 2023?
1) Bengaluru, Karnataka

4) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
5) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 4) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Explanation:
On July 17-18, 2023, the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) 2023
meeting under the Indian Presidency was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was jointly chaired by
Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance, and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor
Shaktikanta Das.
i. This FMCBG meeting was preceded by the 3rd G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies (FCBD)
meeting during 14-15 July 2023 in Gandhinagar.
• To review the outcomes of the G20 Finance Track and to seek guidance from Ministers and
Governors on the way forward.
• 520 participants across 66 delegations including Finance Ministers and Central Bank
Governors from G20 member countries, Invitee Countries, and Heads of various International
Organisations (IOs).
• The members also endorsed the new G20 2023 Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP) for the
three years 2024-26.
• During the meeting, the Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati and her Indian
counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman jointly inaugurated the India-Indonesia Economic and
Financial Dialogue (EFD) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat to enhance collaboration on bilateral and
international economic and financial matters.
• The discussions held during the Third G20 FMCBG meeting will inform the Leaders for the G20
Summit to be held in India in September, 2023. The G20 FMCBGs will meet next in October
2023 in Marrakesh, Morocco on the sidelines of 2023 Annual Meetings of the World Bank
Group (WBG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) from October 9 – 15, 2023.
60. Which country, along with India has recently (in July ‘23) launched a call for proposals on
“Critical and Emerging Technology: Quantum Technologies and Artificial Intelligence for
Transforming Lives“?
1) Indonesia
2) United Kingdom
3) Russia
4) Germany
5) United States of America
Answer- 5) United States of America
Explanation:
On 18th July 2023, India and the United States of America (USA) jointly launched a call for proposals
on “Critical and Emerging Technology: Quantum Technologies and Artificial Intelligence for
Transforming Lives“. The program was designed by the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum
(IUSSTF) and the Secretariat for USISTEF.
i. The objective is to promote technology innovation and entrepreneurship in commercially viable and
socially relevant areas.
ii. The program worth USD 2 million launched under the US-India Science and Technology
Endowment Fund (USISTEF) for the joint development and commercialization of Artificial Intelligence

(AI) and quantum technologies, and encouraged public-private collaborations to develop high
performance computing (HPC) facilities in India.
61. In July 2023, the Central Government implemented a key provision of the Competition
(amendment) Act 2023 that vests power of appointment of Director General- DG
(Investigation) in the Competition Commission of India (CCI) from the _____________ (Ministry).
2) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
3) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
4) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
5) Ministry of Law and Justice
Answer- 3) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Explanation:
The Central Government has implemented a key provision of the Competition (amendment) Act
2023 that vests power of appointment of Director General- DG (Investigation) in the Competition
Commission of India (CCI). Concurrently, it also has modified existing recruitment rules Competition
CCI (Director General) Recruitment Rules, 2009 to change the composition of the Search-cum-
Selection Committee for appointment of DG.
What are the changes?
• Earlier, the Search-cum-Selection Committee was headed by the Secretary, Ministry of
Corporate Affairs (MCA). Now, upon the vesting of power in CCI, the Search-cum-Selection
Committee will now be headed by Chairperson CCI and will have two Members, one each to be
nominated by MCA and Central Government (expert-person of eminence)
• The DG would be appointed by CCI out of the Panel (upto three names) recommended by the
search-cum-selection committee after obtaining prior approval of the Central Government.
• So far, the power to appoint DG was vested in the MCA.
62. Which state government has recently (in July ‘23) partnered with the One District One
Product (ODOP) program to promote the indigenous crafts and artisans of the state?
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Kerala
Answer- 2) Gujarat
Explanation:
On 20th July 2023, One District One Product (ODOP) program, an initiative under the Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry partnered with
the Government of Gujarat in New Delhi, Delhi, with the aim to foster the promotion of the indigenous
crafts and artisans of the state.
• By implementing product tagging and story cards, the aim of the collaboration will be achieved.
i. ODOP-Gujarat presents an extensive array of 68 distinctive products, encompassing a diverse range
from traditional crafts (like Gamthi Block print and Mata-ni-Pachedi) to agricultural commodities (like
groundnuts and cumin).

ii. One District One Product Scheme is an initiative that is seen as a transformational step forward
towards realizing the true potential of a district, fueling economic growth, and generating
employment and rural entrepreneurship, taking us to the goal of AtmaNirbhar Bharat.
63. Which country has recently (in July ‘23) signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with
India for semiconductor supply-chain partnership?
1) Japan
2) China
3) Brazil
4) Argentina
5) United Arab Emirates
Answer- 1) Japan
Explanation:
On 20th July 2023, India and Japan signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) for a
semiconductor supply-chain partnership for government-to-government and industry-to-industry
collaboration.
i. The agreement was signed between Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics and
Information Technology and Yasutoshi Nishimura, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in
New Delhi, Delhi.
ii. The MoC helps India to become a global hub for the semiconductor industry and provides access to
Japanese technology, which helps India to develop its own semiconductor industry.
64. In July 2023, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) launched the first ever
Credit Guarantee Scheme under the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
(AHIDF) for Livestock sector.
For operationalizing the scheme, DAHD has established a Credit Guarantee fund Trust of
Rs.__________, which will provide credit guarantee coverage up to 25% of the credit facilities
extended to the MSMEs by the eligible lending institutions.
1) 320 crores
2) 750 crores
3) 540 crores
4) 620 crores
5) 450 crores
Answer- 2) 750 crores
Explanation:
On July 20, 203, the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries,
Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D), launched the first ever Credit Guarantee Scheme for
Livestock sector.
i. The scheme under the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) aims to
strengthen the credit delivery system and ensure smooth access to collateral-free credit for Micro,
Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Livestock sector.
ii. To make the scheme operational, DAHD has set up a Credit Guarantee Fund Trust worth Rs. 750
crores which will offer credit guarantee coverage of up to 25% for the credit facilities extended to
MSMEs by eligible lending institutions.

65. Name the statutory body of GoI that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with AOAC
INTERNATIONAL to enhance the food safety analytical ecosystem in India.
1) Quality Council of India
4) Food Safety & Standards Authority of India
5) Bureau of Indian Standards
Answer- 4) Food Safety & Standards Authority of India
Explanation:
The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), a statutory body under the Ministry of Health
& Family Welfare, and Association Of Official Analytical Collaboration (AOAC) INTERNATIONAL,
a global organization that advances food safety, food integrity, and public health, signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and increase the food safety analytical
ecosystem in India.
i. The MoU marks the joint commitment of both FSSAI and AOAC to work towards achieving common
objectives for the advancement of food safety standards and analytical practices in India.
ii. The collaboration aims to promote Uniform Testing Methods across India, and ensures setting up of
strong analytical systems to meet the needs of food testing laboratories.
iii. FSSAI will be granted free access to AOAC Official Methods and sharing the Indian food safety
ecosystem access to globally recognized testing methods.
66. Which ministry/company has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with the Indian Navy to
revive and maintain the Tankai method, a 2000-year-old ancient stitched shipbuilding
method?
1) Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited
3) Ministry of Culture
4) Ministry of Tourism
5) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
Answer- 3) Ministry of Culture
Explanation:
The Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
revive and maintain the 2000-year-old ancient stitched shipbuilding method known as the Tankai
method. The project aims to leverage the expertise of the remaining traditional shipwrights in India
and showcase their exceptional craftsmanship.
i. It also aims to revive the rich maritime heritage among Indian citizens and also aims to promote
cultural memories among the Indian Ocean coastal countries.
67. Which state government has recently (in July ‘23) launched a Electric Vehicle (EV) subsidy
portal to enable citizens to apply online for subsidies available on purchase of EV?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Odisha

Answer- 3) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On 19th July 2023, the Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) launched a Electric Vehicle (E-vehicle or
EV) subsidy portal (https://upevsubsidy.in/) to enable citizens to apply online for subsidy available
on purchase of EV in UP. As per the UP government policy, buyers can apply online for EV subsidies
for vehicles bought after October 14, 2022.
i. The development and maintenance of the portal have been assigned to UPDESCO (Uttar Pradesh
Development Systems Corporation Ltd)
ii. Under the Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy, 2022, permission has
been granted for the implementation of the Purchase Subsidy Promotion Scheme with conditions. The
scheme is effective from October 14, 2022 to October 13, 2023.
iii. The subsidy amount will be 50% of the total subsidy for buyers purchasing EVs without batteries.
68. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Global Food Regulators
Summit 2023 held in July 2023?
A) For the first time, India hosted the Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 in Gandhinagar,
Gujarat, which was organised by the Food Corporation of India (FCI).
B) Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Food-o-Copoeia, a collection of food
category-wise monographs released at the summit.
C) The common regulators platform ‘SaNGRAH‘ – Safe food for Nations: Global food Regulatory
Authorities Handbook was launched at the summit.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
For the first time, India hosted the Global Food Regulators Summit 2023, held as part of the Group
20 (G20) event, in Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, Delhi from 20th to 21st July 2023. The summit
was organised by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
i. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the Global Food
Regulators Summit 2023 to create a global platform of food regulators to exchange perspectives on
strengthening food safety systems and regulatory framework across the food value chain.
ii. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launches the following new initiatives in the summit.
• Food-o-Copoeia, a collection of food category-wise monographs was released at the summit.
• The common regulators platform ‘SaNGRAH‘ – Safe food for Nations: Global food Regulatory
Authorities Handbook was also launched at the summit.
• The Dashboard is a common Information Technology (IT)-portal that provides comprehensive
information on regulations, notifications, cautions, guidelines, contamination limits, and the
most recent advancements by India’s Food Regulators.

69. In July 2023, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, extended the
Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY) up-to _________.
1) 30th June 2025
2) 30th June 2024
3) 30th June 2026
4) 30th June 2027
5) 30th June 2028
Answer- 2) 30th June 2024
Explanation:
The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, has extended the Atal Beemit Vyakti
Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY), an unemployment relief scheme, under the Employees’ State Insurance
Corporation (ESIC) for two years upto 30th June 2024.
i. According to the gazette notification, the scheme has been extended for a period 1st July 2022 to
30th June 2024 with relaxed eligibility conditions and enhanced rate of relief.
ii. This is the third extension since its inception. Previously, the scheme was extended twice from 1st
July 2020 to 30th June 2021 and from 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2022 to provide relief to those
Insured Persons (IPs) who became unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
iii. The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) launched Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana
(ABVKY) scheme (on pilot basis) under the Section 2(9) of Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act,
1948.
70. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the cabinet approval in July
2023?
A) The Union Cabinet approved the amendments to the press and Registration of Periodicals
Bill, 2023 and the Mediation Bill, 2021, which were re-worked to incorporate suggestions from
a Parliamentary panel.
B) Amendments to the Mediation Bill including reducing the maximum timeline for completing
mediation proceedings from 350 to 120 days.
C) The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 will replace the Press and Registration
of Books(PRB) Act 1867’ which governs the registration of the print and publishing industry in
India.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 19th July 2023, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the
amendments to 2 key bills: The press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 and the Mediation
Bill, 2021, which were re-worked to incorporate suggestions from a Parliamentary panel.
• The amendments cleared by the union cabinets are largely based on the recommendations
made by the parliamentary panel.
• These bills will be introduced in the monsoon session of Parliament.

i. Amendments to the Mediation Bill including reducing the maximum timeline for completing
mediation proceedings from 360 to 180 days.
• Pre-litigation mediation has been made voluntary instead of mandatory.
ii. The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 will replace the Press and Registration of
Books(PRB) Act 1867’ which governs the registration of the print and publishing industry in India.
• This will simplify the legislation that de-criminalises various provisions and brings digital
media under its ambit.
71. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the step taken by the NITI
Aayog in July 2023?
A) The NITI Aayog released a Revamped India Energy Security Scenarios (IESS) 2047 (IESS
2047 V3.0).
B) IESS 2047 is a user-friendly interactive tool that can help ministries/ departments to
develop a variety of energy transition scenarios to achieve net-zero.
C) NITI Aayog in collaboration with energy and climate think-tank Vasudha Foundation
released the India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0 during the 14th Clean Energy
Ministerial (CEM) in Goa.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 20th July 2023, the NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) released a Revamped
India Energy Security Scenarios (IESS) 2047 (IESS 2047 V3.0) to assess the integrated impact of
various green energy policies of the Government of India.
i. IESS 2047 is a user-friendly interactive tool that can help ministries/ departments to develop a
variety of energy transition scenarios to achieve net-zero.
ii. The tool helps analyze emissions, cost, land, and water requirements till 2047 by assessing the
demand and supply of energy. It provides many permutations and combinations of net-zero pathways.
iii. NITI Aayog in collaboration with energy and climate think-tank Vasudha Foundation released
the India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0 during the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) in
Goa.
iv. The ICED is the country’s one-stop platform for revamped online data centres on energy, electric
mobility, climate and related economic datasets.
72. Which city has recently (in July ‘23) got India’s first Construction Innovation Hub (CIH) that
will serve as a platform to promote innovation and entrepreneurship?
3) Kochi, Kerala
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 3) Kochi, Kerala

Explanation:
Kerala got India’s first Construction Innovation Hub (CIH) that will serve as a platform to promote
innovation and entrepreneurship around sustainable and affordable building facilities by encouraging
collaboration and knowledge-sharing among the industry stakeholders.
i. The CIH was launched at the Sheltertech Summit, a summit to advance housing and construction
innovations, which was organised by the Habitat for Humanity and Kerala Start-up Mission (KSUM) in
Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
ii. The overall programme management of CIH will be taken care of by KSUM, and the CIH is set to be
based in Kochi, Kerala, which is also the headquarters of KSUM.
73. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) partnered with the Indian Army to launch a Tri-
Services All Women Motorcycle Rally – ‘Nari Sashaktikaran Motorcycle Rally’ to commemorate
24th Kargil Vijay Diwas?
1) TVS Motors
2) Bajaj Auto
3) Hero MotoCorp Limited
4) Royal Enfield India
5) Ola Electric Mobility
Answer- 1) TVS Motors
Explanation:
The Indian Army, in partnership with TVS Motors company, launched a Tri-Services All Women
Motorcycle Rally – ‘Nari Sashaktikaran Motorcycle Rally’ to commemorate 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas
and to highlight the brave spirit of women. General Manoj Pande, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS)
flagged off an all-women motorcycle rally from the National war memorial, New Delhi on 18 July
2023.
i. The Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorates the victory of Indian Armed Forces against Pakistan on July
26, 1999, as part of Operation Vijay.
74. Which state government has recently (in July ‘23), along with the World Economic Forum
(WEF) launched ‘Saagu Baagu’ (agriculture advancement) project Phase 1 Insights report?
1) Maharashtra
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Telangana
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
On 20th July 2023, the government of Telangana & World Economic Forum (WEF) launched ‘Saagu
Baagu’(agriculture advancement) project Phase 1 Insights report in Telangana, Hyderabad. The
project aims to provide AI-based agritech services to farmers in Telangana.
i. The WEF report showcases the successful implementation of the pilot project launched through
Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture Innovation (AI4AI) benefiting over 7,000 chilli farmers in
Khammam district in Telangana.
• AI4AI- a collaboration initiative between Telangana government and WEF.

ii. The project was initiated in 2022 and is implemented by Digital Green (in consortium with three
agritech startups) with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
75. Which of the following personalities is Not appointed to the panel of vice-chairpersons by
the Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar in July 2023?
1) Sulata Deo
2) PT Usha
3) Karnam Malleswari
4) Phangnon Konyak
5) Fauzia Khan
Answer- 3) Karnam Malleswari
Explanation:
The Vice President of India, ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar appointed 4
women Parliamentarians namely Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha (PT Usha), Phangnon
Konyak, Fauzia Khan and Sulata Deo to the panel of vice-chairpersons.
• The panel of vice chairpersons has been reconstituted with effect from 17th July 2023. The
panel reconstituted before the Monsoon Session contains a total of 8 members, out of which
half(4) are women.
• For the first time in the history of Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of the Indian Parliament) has
given equal representation to women members in the panel.
• Apart from these 4 women members, V Vijaysai Reddy(Andhra Pradesh), Ghanaashyam
Tiwari(Rajasthan), Dr L Hanumanthaiah(Karnataka), Sukhendu Sekhar Ray (West Bengal) have
also been nominated to the panel.
• Phangnon Konyak, Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland became the first woman from Nagaland to
be nominated to the panel of Vice Chairpersons.
• She is also the first woman from Nagaland to be elected as a Member of Rajya Sabha and the
2nd Woman from Nagaland to be elected to either the House of Parliament or the state
Assembly.
• PT Usha became the first nominated MP in Rajya Sabha to be nominated to the panel of Vice
Chairpersons.
76. Which state government has recently (in July ‘23) introduced India’s first ever Gig workers
Bill 2023 to guarantee social security to gig workers?
1) Jharkhand
2) Maharashtra
3) Rajasthan
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On 21st July 2023, the Rajasthan government introduced India’s first ever Gig workers Bill the
‘Rajasthan Platform Based Gig Workers (registration and welfare) Bill 2023’ to guarantee social
security to gig workers.

i. Aggregators, which include food delivery apps and e-marketing platforms, must provide the
Rajasthan government with a database of all platform-based gig workers on-boarded or registered
with them within sixty days of the Act’s implementation.
77. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) joined the XR Startup Programme, an
initiative between Meta and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Startup Hub(MSH).
1) HCL Technology
2) Tata Consultancy Services
3) Infosys Limited
4) Tech Mahindra
5) Wipro Limited
Answer- 1) HCL Technology
Explanation:
HCL Technology (HCLTech) in Noida,UttarPradesh, has joined the XR Startup Programme, an
initiative between Meta and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Startup
Hub(MSH) to discover, nurture, and accelerate extended reality (XR) technology start-ups in India.
i. These start-ups will be mentored by the HCLTech professionals through leadership training and the
sharing of business and industry viewpoints.
ii. The XR Startup Program, launched in September 2022, is a joint effort between the MeitY Startup
Hub (MSH) and Meta.
iii. Selected startups working on XR technology might receive a grant of up to Rs 20 lakh from the
HCLTech.
78. In July 2023, the “Cannabis Research Project” of the Council of Scientific And Industrial
Research–Indian Institute Of Integrative Medicine (CSIR–IIIM) in _______ (state/UT) is the first of
its kind Cannabis Medicine Project in India under Public Private Partnership (PPP) with a
canada based company IndusCann Limited.
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Delhi
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
The “Cannabis Research Project” of the Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research–Indian Institute
Of Integrative Medicine (CSIR–IIIM) in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) is the first of its kind
Cannabis Medicine Project in India under Public Private Partnership (PPP) with a IndusCann Limited,
headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
i. This project is going on under a scientific agreement between CSIR-IIIM and a Canada based
IndusScan.
ii. This information was given by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh,
Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST).

iii. The Minister visited Cannabis Cultivation Farm of CSIR- IIIM to get first-hand information about
the cultivation practices for Cannabis in the protected area of the institute and research work being
carried out on this important plant.
iv. It is the first institute to obtain the first license for Cannabis cultivation in India.
79. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Sri Lankan President
Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to India in July 2023?
A) During the visit, India and Sri Lanka adopted a vision document titled, “Promoting
Connectivity, Catalysing Prosperity” to boost the economic partnership between India and Sri
Lanka.
B) MoU signed on renewable energy for Sri Lanka to achieve 70% power from renewables by
2030.
C) Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe
signed a network-to-network agreement on the acceptance of UPI in Sri Lanka which will
increase Fintech connectivity.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe made an official two-day visit to India from 20- 21st July
2023. He was welcomed by Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan. This
marks Wickremesinghe’s first trip to India since he was elected president of Sri Lanka in July 2022.
• The visit takes place as both countries celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of
diplomatic relations in 2023.
• During the visit, Wickremesinghe met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National
Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and President of India
Draupadi Murmu.
• India and Sri Lanka adopted a vision document titled, “Promoting Connectivity, Catalysing
Prosperity” that would strengthen maritime, air, energy and people-to-people connectivity to
boost the economic partnership between India and Sri Lanka.
• MoU on renewable energy for Sri Lanka to achieve 70% power from renewables by 2030.
• Accelerate Sampur Solar power project and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) infrastructure to
explore green hydrogen.
• On 21st July 2023, Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and Sri Lanka President Ranil
Wickremesinghe signed a network-to-network agreement on the acceptance of UPI in Sri
Lanka which will increase Fintech connectivity.
• The agreement was signed between NIPL and Lanka Pay which allows Sri Lankan citizens to
use UPI-based payment systems for various transactions, promoting seamless and efficient
cross-border payments.
• Note: Sri Lanka is an important partner in India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy and SAGAR
(Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision.

80. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the contract signed by the
Government of India & Bangladesh in July 2023?
A) India and Bangladesh signed a contract for installation of computer based interlocking
signalling system for Dhaka-Tongi-Joydebpur rail line at Rail Bhaban, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
B) The project is being implemented under the Line of Credit (LoC) extended by India to
Bangladesh.
C) Bangladesh Railway (BR) has appointed L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited, to
develop signaling systems for the under-construction 3rd & 4th dual-gauge rail tracks from
Dhaka to Tongi & double-line dual gauge from Tongi to Joydebpur.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On July 23, 2023, India and Bangladesh signed a contract for installation of computer based
interlocking signalling system for Dhaka-Tongi-Joydebpur rail line at Rail Bhaban, Dhaka,
Bangladesh.
i. The project is being implemented under the Line of Credit (LoC) extended by India to Bangladesh.
ii. Bangladesh Railway (BR) has appointed the Mumbai, Maharashtra based Indian company, KEC
International Limited, to develop signaling systems for the under-construction 3rd and 4th dual-
gauge rail tracks from Dhaka to Tongi and double-line dual gauge from Tongi to Joydebpur.
• It is a Tk (Bangladeshi Taka) 3.49-billion contract.
81. Which state’s Authoor Vetrilai (Authoor Betel Leaves) has recently (in July ‘23) received the
Geographical Indication (GI) tag certificate from the Geographical Indications Registry?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Kerala
4) Karnataka
5) Telangana
Explanation:
The Geographical Indications Registry has issued the Geographical Indication (GI) tag certificate to the
Authoor Betel Leaves (Authoor Vetrilai) of Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu.
i. The betel leaves, locally known as Vetrilai in Tamil, cultivated in the Authoor village of Thoothukudi
district, Tamil Nadu (TN) attained the GI tag in April 2023.
ii. The tag was facilitated by the Tamil Nadu State Agriculture Marketing Board and NABARD(National
Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development) Madurai Agribusiness Incubation Forum(MABIF) is
registered in the name of Authoor Vattara Vetrilai Vivasayigal Sangam.
Note- The other names of Vetrilai are tambulam in Sanskrit, paan in Hindi, tamula pakukilli in Telugu.

82. In July 2023, the Government of India(GoI) approved to set the annual interest rate of
________ on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts for the financial year 2022-2023 (FY23).
1) 7.50%
2) 8.20%
3) 8.15%
4) 7.90%
5) 8.10%
Answer- 3) 8.15%
Explanation:
On 24th July 2023, The Ministry of Finance, Government of India (GoI) has approved Employees’
Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)’s Central Board of Trustees’ recommendation to set the annual
interest rate of 8.15% on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts for the financial year 2022-
2023(FY23).
• This move will cover over 6 crore subscribers of EPFO.
• The current rate is 0.05% higher than the FY22 when it was 8.10%.
i. The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E) has conveyed this approval of the Central
Government under para 60(1) of EPF Scheme, 1952 by crediting the interest to the account of each
member of the EPF Scheme as per the provisions under Para 60 of EPF Scheme, 1952.
83. As of July 2023, In which University/Institute, India’s first Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) in
fisheries will be set up?
1) Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
2) Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies
3) Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University
4) Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture
5) Fisheries College and Research Institute
Answer- 2) Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies
Explanation:
India’s first Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) in fisheries will be set up at Kerala University of Fisheries
and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) in Kochi, Kerala to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and
technological advancement in fisheries and related sectors.
i. KUFOS got a grant of Rs 10 crore from National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog to
set up fisheries’ AIC at the University.
• KUFOS will lead this project as its principal investigator under the guidance of Radhika
Rajasree SR, Professor and head of the Department of Fish Processing Technology, KUFOS.
• KUFOS is known for its excellence in education, research, and outreach related to fisheries and
ocean studies.
• The AIC initiative is a part of NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) set up in 2016, which
aims to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across different sectors in India.
84. In July 2023, the Government of India (GoI) decided to make the ____________ as the nodal
facilitation agency to handle telecommunication intellectual property rights (IPRs) and
patents.
1) National Informatics Centre
2) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing

3) Centre for Development of Imaging Technology
4) Centre for Development of Telematics
5) National Financial Reporting Authority
Answer- 4) Centre for Development of Telematics
Explanation:
The Government of India(GoI) has decided to make the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-
DoT), premier R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, as
the nodal facilitation agency to handle telecommunication intellectual property rights (IPRs) and
patents.
i. CDoT will only act as a facilitator for SEP negotiations and shall not have any financial liability or
obligations towards any parties.
ii. C-DoT will offer support and guidance to startups, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME), and
research entities in converting their innovations into IPRs and transforming research into
commercially viable products.
85. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the step taken by the Ministry
of Civil Aviation in July 2023?
A) Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the 5th Helicopter & Small
Aircraft Summit (Heli Summit 2023) in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
B) Jyotiraditya Scindia also launched Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN(Ude Desh Ka Aam
Nagrik,) 5.2 (RCS UDAN 5.2) for small aircraft (by awarding 22 routes) and for helicopters (by
increasing the VGF and reducing the fare cap) has been launched
C) HeliSewa, a single window service platform by the initiative of the Ministry of Civil Aviation
under Digital India was launched to develop a common platform by creating an ecosystem
between the helicopter operators and the district authorities.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 25th July 2023, Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the 5th
Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit (Heli Summit 2023) in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. During the
event Scindia launched Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN(Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik,) 5.2 (RCS
UDAN 5.2) and HeliSewa app.
• The theme of the Heli Summit was “Reaching the Last Mile: Regional Connectivity through
Helicopters & Small Aircraft”.
• The summit was jointly organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, in association with the
Government of Madhya Pradesh, Pawan Hans Ltd., and the Federation of Indian Chambers of
Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
• UDAN 5.2 for small aircraft (by awarding 22 routes) and for helicopters (by increasing the VGF
and reducing the fare cap) has been launched.

• HeliSewa is a single window service platform by the initiative of the Ministry of Civil Aviation
under Digital India to develop a common platform by creating an ecosystem between the
helicopter operators and the district authorities.
• A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pawan Hans Ltd. and Jet Serve Aviation Pvt.
Ltd. was signed for advancing the Helicopter and Small Aircraft sector in India.
86. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the foundation stone and
inaugurations of various projects by the President of India Droupadi Murmu in July 2023?
A) President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated ‘Manav’ an Artificial Intelligence(AI)
enabled gallery developed by Rashtrapati Bhavan in collaboration with IBM India.
B) The President of India also inaugurated ‘Janjatiya Darpan’ , a gallery showcasing the art,
culture, and contributions of various tribal communities in building the nation.
C) The President laid the foundation stone for the construction of a Cricket Pavilion at the
Sports Ground of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya, President’s Estate, New Delhi, Delhi.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 25th July 2023, the President of India Droupadi Murmu completed one year in the office as the
15th President of India. On the occasion, she laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various
projects at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, Delhi.
• Marking the completion of one year of her presidency, President Murmu launched the
redeveloped website of the President of India and Rashtrapati Bhavan, along with an e-book
compilation of glimpses from the past year of her Presidency.
• She also received the first copy of the book on Ayush Wellness Centre, President’s Estate, titled
‘Preserving Health, Embracing Traditions.’
• Laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of the Shiva Temple in the President’s Estate,
New Delhi, Delhi.
• Laid the foundation stone for the construction of a Cricket Pavilion at the Sports Ground of Dr.
Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya, President’s Estate, New Delhi, Delhi.
• Inaugurated ‘Navachara’ an Artificial Intelligence(AI) enabled gallery developed by
Rashtrapati Bhavan in collaboration with Intel India.
• Inaugurated ‘Sutra-kala Darpan’, a Textile Collection of Rashtrapati Bhavan, featuring antique
textiles that document the building’s illustrious legacy.
• Inaugurated ‘Janjatiya Darpan’ a gallery showcasing the art, culture, and contributions of
various tribal communities in building the nation. The gallery displays various themes and
artifacts in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts (IGNCA) (under the
Ministry of Culture), New Delhi, Delhi.

87. In July 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA & FW) launched 3
technological initiatives YES-Tech, WINDS portal & AIDE (Sahayak) mobile app under the
__________ (scheme) and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS).
1) Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan
2) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
3) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
4) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme
5) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan DhanYojana
Answer- 3) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Explanation:
On 21st July 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA & FW) launched 3
technological initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Restructured
Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) to empower farmers and streamline their
operations in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Union Minister for Earth Sciences Kiren
Rijiju launched the new initiatives, including YES-Tech (Yield Estimation System, based on
Technology) Manual, Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS) portal and AIDE
(Sahayak) mobile app, to provide farmers with accurate weather data, yield estimates, and crop
insurance access, effective from the current tender cycle of 2023-25.
88. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Rural WASH Partners’
Forum (RWPF), as of July 2023?
A) The Rural WASH Partners’ Forum (RWPF), a platform of the Department of Drinking Water
& Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, celebrated its 1st anniversary during a
two-day National Conference on RWPF in New Delhi, Delhi.
B) During the event, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat released the
Manual for Disaster Management Plan (DMP), developed by the Department of Drinking Water
and Sanitation(DDWS).
C) Department of Drinking water and sanitation (DDWS) and Teach For India, a non-profit
organization signed a MoU to set up the JJM Digital Academy.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Rural WASH Partners’ Forum (RWPF), a platform of the Department of Drinking Water &
Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, celebrated its 1st anniversary during a two-day
National Conference on Rural WASH Partners’ Forum at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.
• The theme of the conference was “Accelerating Progress towards a Swachh Sujal Bharat”.
• The conference was inaugurated by Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri. Gajendra Singh and
launched various initiative such as
• Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat released the Manual for Disaster
Management Plan (DMP) during the event.

• The Manual is developed by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation(DDWS) to
ensure safety, uninterrupted supply and minimum loss of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
(WASH) assets and services involving stakeholders at national, state, district, and village level.
• Department of Drinking water and sanitation (DDWS) and Echo India, a non-profit
organization signed a MoU to set up the JJM Digital Academy. The online portal of JJM Digital
Academy was launched by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
89. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 8th Mission Innovation
Ministerial (MI-8) and 14th Clean Energy Ministerial(CEM-14) held in July 2023?
A) The 8th Mission Innovation Ministerial (MI-8) and 14th Clean Energy Ministerial(CEM-14),
hosted by the Ministry of Power and Department of Science and Technology, took place
alongside the 4th Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) meeting held in Goa.
B) The theme for the year 2023 is ‘Advancing Clean Energy Together’ & the 4th ETWG Meeting
was chaired by Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power.
C) During the event, Chief Minister(CM) of Goa Pramod Sawant inaugurated a four day
technology and cultural showcase, demonstrating cutting-edge advances in clean energy from
India and around the world held at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The 8th Mission Innovation Ministerial (MI-8) and 14th Clean Energy Ministerial(CEM-14), hosted by
the Ministry of Power and Department of Science and Technology, took place alongside the 4th Energy
Transitions Working Group (ETWG) meeting under India’s Group 20 (G20) Presidency held in Goa
from 19th July 2023 to 22 July, 2023.
• The theme for the year 2023 is ‘Advancing Clean Energy Together’.
• The event was attended by 34 member countries. The 4th ETWG Meeting was chaired by
Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power.
• Chief Minister(CM) of Goa Pramod Sawant inaugurated a four day technology and cultural
showcase, demonstrating cutting-edge advances in clean energy from India and around the
world held at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium.
• The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a Public Sector Undertakings under the
Ministry of Power, signed 15 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 700 crore, on
the sidelines of the recently concluded G20 Green Energy Ministerial in Goa.
• The G20 Energy Ministerial meeting was chaired by Raj Kumar Singh, the Union Minister of
Power, and New and Renewable Energy.
90. In July 2023, _____________ became the first Indian city to be part of the World Cities Culture
Forum (WCCF).
2) New Delhi, Delhi

Answer- 3) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Explanation:
Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka became the first Indian city to be part of the World Cities
Culture Forum (WCCF), a global network of cities that share research and intelligence to explore the
role of culture in future prosperity.
• Bengaluru became the 41st city to join the forum and the network currently includes 40 cities
across six continents. The forum includes cities like New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, and
Dubai.
i. The participative project called Unboxing Bangalore is established to create a new narrative around
Bengaluru through multimedia properties and they have been representing the city and leading the
discussions.
ii. WCCF will work closely with Unboxing BLR Foundation, a not-for-profit initiative co-founded in
April 2022 by Prashanth Prakash, Founding Partner of Accel India and Philanthropist, and journalist
Malini Goyal.
91. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) released a special postal stamp, a customised “My
Stamp” on Mission Millet in collaboration with the Department of Post?
1) Hindustan Unilever
2) ITC Limited
3) Reliance Industries
4) Britannia Industries
5) Godrej Consumer Products
Answer- 2) ITC Limited
Explanation:
On 25th July 2023, ITC Limited, a leading Indian multi-business enterprise based in Kolkata, West
Bengal, released a special postal stamp, a customised “My Stamp” on Mission Millet in collaboration
with the Department of Post(India Post) under the Ministry of Communication.
i. The postal stamp was released to celebrate Shree Anna and to create awareness about the
importance of Millets.
ii. The postal stamp is a part of ITC’s Mission Millets initiative commemorating the International Year
of Millets 2023.
iii. The exclusive ITC Mission Millets postal stamp acknowledges the significant role of farmers and
connects sustainable farming to nutritious food products and delicious millet-based recipes and
dishes.
92. Which state’s Power Generation Corporation partnered with National Hydroelectric Power
Corporation Ltd. (NHPC) to form a Joint Venture (JV) for implementation of Pumped Storage
Hydropower Projects (PSPHs) with a total generation capacity of 6,000 Megawatt (MW)?
1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Karnataka

Answer- 3) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (AP-Genco) and National Hydroelectric Power
Corporation Ltd. (NHPC) will form a Joint Venture (JV) for implementing Pumped Storage
Hydropower Projects (PSPHs) with a total generation capacity of 6,000 Megawatt (MW) in Andhra
Pradesh.
i. The 1st project will be a 1,350 MW (9×150 MW) PSHP at upper Sileru in GK Veedhi mandal of Alluri
Sitharama Raju (ASR) district.Upon completion , the combined installed hydropower capacity of the
Sileru basin will reach over 2,425 MW.
ii. The companies are yet to sign the drafted agreement and the partners would have an equal (50:50)
stake.
93. In which city, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has recently (in July ‘23) inaugurated a
futuristic International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) Complex “Bharat
Mandapam” to host the G20 leaders’ meeting?
2) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer- 2) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
On 26th July 2023, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated a futuristic International
Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC), the revamped India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO)
complex also known as Pragati Maidan Complex, and also unveiled the G20(Group of 20) coin and
stamp at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The IECC Complex has been named “Bharat Mandapam” and the naming ceremony of the
Centre was carried out using a drone.
• PM Modi performed Havan and Puja at the new ITPO International Exhibition-cum-Convention
Centre and felicitated shramiks involved in the construction of the Centre.
• The IECC Complex is set to host the G20 leaders’ meeting which is scheduled to be held in
September 2023.
• The IECC complex was developed as a national project at a cost of Rs 2,700 crore with a
campus area of 123 acres being India’s largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and
Exhibitions) destination.
94. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the MoU signed in the Green
Finance Summit held at Goa in July 2023?
A) During the summit, Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) and Rural Electrification
Corporation(REC Ltd), have signed MoU with clean energy companies for providing a total of
Rs 5 lakh crore funds.
B) PMI Electro Mobility, an Electric commercial vehicles (CV) manufacturer has signed an MoU
with REC Ltd to provide finance for its commercial electric vehicle (EV) for Rs 480 crore over
up to March 2028.

C) ReNew has signed MoU worth Rs 64,000 crore with PFC and REC for meeting its financing
needs and enabling the company to raise long-term financing for large-scale green energy
projects.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) and Rural Electrification Corporation(REC Ltd), have signed
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with clean energy companies for providing a total of Rs 5 lakh
crore funds to their projects during the “Green Finance Summit” held in Goa.
• PFC signed pacts worth Rs 2.37 lakh crore with 20 companies in the clean energy space. REC
tied up for Rs 2.75 lakh crore.
• The summit is organised by REC Ltd in partnership with the Indian Government’s Group of
Twenty (G20) Presidency, on the sidelines of the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial and 8th Mission
Innovation meeting (CEM14/MI-8) in Goa between 19th to 22nd of July, 2023.
• PMI Electro Mobility, an Electric commercial vehicles (CV) manufacturer has signed an MoU
with REC Ltd to provide finance for its commercial electric vehicle (EV) for Rs 480 crore over
the next five years, up to March 2028.
• ACME Group signed an MoU for Rs 4,000 crore loan with REC for its Green Hydrogen and
Green Ammonia project in Oman.
• ReNew has signed MoU worth Rs 64,000 crore with PFC and REC for meeting its financing
needs and enabling the company to raise long-term financing for large-scale green energy
projects.
• SJVN Limited has MoU with REC Limited to secure financial support of Rs 50,000 Crores for its
projects, subsidiaries and joint ventures to set up technology projects like Battery Storage, E-
Vehicles, Green Hydrogen/Ammonia, Hydrogen Cells Storage, Manufacturing Units for Green
Projects and power generating stations on conventional and renewable sources of energy.
• Juniper Green Energy has signed an MoU with PFC for Rs 5,000 crore to fund its 1200 MW
renewable energy (RE) projects.
95. In July 2023, the National Health Authority (NHA) launched the _______ Microsites project
under ________ (scheme/Mission)to promote digital health adoption and enhance healthcare
accessibility for all.
1) 500; Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
2) 100; Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
3) 500; Mission Indradhanush
4) 100; Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
5) 400; Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Answer- 2) 100; Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Explanation:
On July 28, 2023, the National Health Authority (NHA) launched the 100 Microsites project under
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to promote digital health adoption and enhance healthcare
accessibility for all.
• The project will be implemented by State Mission Directors of ABDM, while NHA will provide
financial resources and overall guidance.
• The Microsites will be established across India in various states/Union Territories (UTs).
• Microsites are clusters of ABDM-enabled small and medium-scale healthcare facilities, such as
clinics, nursing homes, hospitals (with less than 10 beds), laboratories, and pharmacies,
offering digital health services to patients.
96. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the step taken by the Ministry
of Finance, as of July 2023?
A) Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman initiated the trading on Limited Purpose
Clearing Corporation (LPCC) mechanism called AMC Repo Clearing Limited (ARCL).
B) The Union Minister also inaugurated the Corporate Debt Market Development Fund
(CDMDF), Rs 33,000-crore backstop facility for Mutual Funds (MFs).
C) The Union Minister launched the tri party repo in corporate debt securities offered through
ARCL, a LPCC aimed at developing the underlying Corporate Bond market in India.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On July 28, 2023, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance, initiated the trading on
Limited Purpose Clearing Corporation (LPCC) mechanism called AMC Repo Clearing Limited (ARCL),
during an event organized by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in Mumbai, Maharashtra
• She also inaugurated the Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF).
• Both the initiatives intend to deepen the functioning of the corporate debt markets.
i. The Union Minister launched the tri party repo in corporate debt securities offered through ARCL, a
LPCC aimed at developing the underlying Corporate Bond market in India.
ii. The CDMDF is Rs 33,000-crore backstop facility for Mutual Funds (MFs), first mooted in the Union
Budget of 2021-22. It was approved by SEBI in March 2023.
97. Name the Ministry that has recently (in July ‘23) launched the virtual portal of Mera Gaon
Meri Dharohar (MGMD), a virtual museum in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) Ministry of Tourism
3) Ministry of Culture
4) Ministry of Rural Development
5) Ministry of Education
Answer- 3) Ministry of Culture

Explanation:
On 27th July 2023, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (MoS) Ministry of Culture launched the
virtual portal of Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD), a virtual museum that culturally maps over 6.5
lakh villages of India, at Qutub Minar premises in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The objective of the launch is to integrate the information regarding villages by using technologies,
in order to identify and document the cultural heritage and village life of India.
ii. The interactive web portal developed under the MGMD will serve as the National Cultural
Workplace (NCWP) for artists and crafts persons and provide a single window online platform for
culture service providers.
98. In which state, the President Droupadi Murmu has recently (in July ‘23) laid the foundation
stone for the “Divine Light House” of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya
(PBKIVV)?
1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Telangana
Answer- 1) Odisha
Explanation:
On 27th July 2023, President Droupadi Murmu laid the foundation stone for the “Divine Light
House” of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya (PBKIVV) at Dasabatia, Tamando,
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) during her 3 day visit to Odisha from July 25 to 27 2023.
i. The President also launched the 2023 theme of PBKIVV, “The Year of Positive Change” for
conducting national seminar and conferences
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. According to the report ‘Burden of disease attributable to unsafe drinking water, sanitation
and hygiene: 2019 update’ released by World Health Organization (WHO) in July 2023, unsafe
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) was responsible for 395000 deaths among children
under the age of __________.
1) 3
2) 5
3) 10
4) 6
5) 14
Answer- 2) 5
Explanation:
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) report titled Burden of disease attributable to
unsafe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene: 2019 update, among children under the age of 5,
unsafe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) was responsible for 395 000 deaths and 37 million
disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). This represents 7.6% of all deaths and 7.5% of all DALYs in this
age group.

i. This also includes 273 000 deaths from diarrhoea and 112 000 deaths from acute respiratory
infections, top 2 infectious causes of death for children under 5 globally.
ii. The report provides the estimates of the burden of disease attributes to unsafe WASH for 183 WHO
Member states for the year 2019.
iii. According to the report, half of the world’s population still does not have adequate access to
drinking water, sanitation and hygiene, which caused the death of at least 1.4 million people and 74
million DALY in 2019.
2. According to the report titled “Trade in services for development: Fostering sustainable
growth and economic diversification” co-published by the World Bank (WB) and World Trade
Organisation (WTO) in July 2023, India has doubled its share of global commercial services
exports to 4.4% in 2022 from 2% in ___________.
1) 2010
2) 2005
3) 2009
4) 2007
5) 2008
Answer- 2) 2005
Explanation:
According to the report titled “Trade in services for development: Fostering sustainable growth and
economic diversification” co-published by World Bank (WB) and World Trade Organisation (WTO)
India has doubled its share of global commercial services exports to 4.4% in 2022 from 2% in 2005.
i. The report also stated that China has also doubled its share of global commercial services exports
from 2005 to 2022, from 3% to 5.4%.
ii. The report was launched by the WTO Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and the World
Bank President, Ajay Banga, at an online event on 3rd July 2023.
iii. China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and India are top exporters and importers of services, driving the
trade performance of developing economies.
iv. India has emerged as a favored medical travel hub, attracting approximately 3.5 million foreign
patients between 2009 and 2019.
3. Which of the following organisations, along with the World Health Organization (WHO)
has/have recently (in July ‘23) launched One Health Priority Research Agenda for
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?
1) World Organisation for Animal Health
2) Food and Agriculture Organization
3) United Nations Environment Programme
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
On 28th June 2023, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), United Nations
Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Organisation
for Animal Health (WOAH), “the Quadripartite organisations”, launched “A One Health Priority

Research Agenda for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)” through a webinar. The Research agenda aims
to promote increased research and investment in AMR.
i. The agenda defines ‘One Health’ as an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance
and optimise the health of people, animals and ecosystems.
4. According to the report by World Health Organization(WHO)- United Nations Children’s

Fund (UNICEF) Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP)
report released in July 2023, globally women and girls bear the burden of drinking water,
sanitation and hygiene (WASH) crises.
Globally, around ___________ people live in households without water supplies on the premises.
1) 1.5 billion
2) 1.6 billion
3) 1.8 billion
4) 2.0 billion
5) 1.2 billion
Answer- 3) 1.8 billion
Explanation:
According to the report by World Health Organization (WHO)- United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF) Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP) titled
“Progress on household drinking water, sanitation and hygiene 2000-2022: Special focus on gender”,
globally women and girls bear the burden of drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) crises.
• Women and girls spend more than ten times as much time fetching water for households than
men.
• Girls are nearly twice as likely as boys to bear the responsibility.
Note: This is the first in depth analysis of gender inequalities in WASH in households.
Gist of the report:
i. Globally, around 1.8 billion people live in households without water supplies on the premises.
ii. Women and girls(age 15 or above) are responsible for water collection in 7 out of 10 households
without water supplies on premises.
5. Name the country that has recently (in July ‘23) joined the champions group of the Global
Crisis Response Group (GCRG).
1) Brazil
2) Russia
3) France
4) India
5) Ukraine
Answer- 4) India
Explanation:
On 7th July 2023, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that India has joined the
champions group of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG) at the invitation of Antonio Guterres,
United Nations (UN) Secretary General (SG), to Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India.
• Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West), MEA has been designated as Sherpa to the GCRG process.

i. The GCRG was set up by the UN SG in March 2022 to direct urgent and critical global issues
pertaining to interlinked crises in food security, energy, and finance and to coordinate a global
response.
ii. The 32-member Group ensures high-level political leadership to get ahead of the immense inter-
connected challenges of food security, energy, and financing, and implement a coordinated global
response to the ongoing crises.
iii. Chair of the GCRG will be the UN SG António Guterres.
6. Which organisation, along with François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human
Rights at Harvard University (FXB) released the report with the key finding that half of child
trafficking victims are trafficked within their own country?
1) United Nations Children's Fund
2) International Organization for Migration
3) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
4) United Nations Human Settlement Programme
5) International Labour Organization
Answer- 2) International Organization for Migration
Explanation:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health
and Human Rights at Harvard University (FXB) released a new report titled ‘From Evidence to Action:
Twenty years of IOM child trafficking data to inform policy and programming‘.
• As per the report, half of child trafficking victims are trafficked within their own country.
• In cases of international trafficking, children are mostly trafficked to neighbouring, wealthier
countries.
i. This report, a first of its kind, is based on analysis of extensive, globally sourced data, using the IOM’s
Victims of Trafficking Database (VoTD). It analyzed primary data from more than 69,000 victims of
trafficking of 156 nationalities, trafficked in 186 countries.
ii. VoTD is the largest available international database of individual victims of trafficking. 18.3% of
VoTs in the database were children.
7. In July 2023, United Nations(UN) International Maritime Organisation (IMO) adopted the
2023 IMO Strategy to reduce Greenhouse gases (GHG) Emissions from international shipping
close to__________.
1) 2040
2) 2030
3) 2025
4) 2050
5) 2035
Answer- 4) 2050
Explanation:
On 7th July 2023, the United Nations (UN) International Maritime Organisation (IMO) adopted the
2023 IMO Strategy at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) on Reduction of
Greenhouse gases (GHG) Emissions from Ships, with enhanced targets to tackle harmful emissions.
i. The revised IMO GHG Strategy aims to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping
close to 2050.

ii. IMO has also established a goal to adopt technologies, fuels, and energy sources with zero
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, aiming for a minimum adoption rate of 5% and striving for for a
higher adoption rate of 10% by the year 2030.
8. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the MoU signed by the
International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) in July 2023?
A) IFSCA and CPI-India has signed a MoU for mutual assistance and cooperation to increase
mobilization of global sustainable capital flows into India.
B) IFSCA has also signed a MoU with IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC) to
establish a framework for collaboration and mutual understanding between both
organizations for supporting and facilitating FinTech and TechFin entities.
C) Under this, FinTechs registered with IIML EIC may be facilitated to access IFSCA’s Regulatory
and Innovation Sandbox and apply to the IFSCA (FinTech Incentive) Scheme, 2022.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On July 11, 2023, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) signed
Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Climate Policy Initiative -India (CPI) and IIML –EIC.
These are detailed as below:
i. IFSCA and CPI-India has signed a MoU for mutual assistance and cooperation to increase
mobilization of global sustainable capital flows into India.
ii. IFSCA has also signed a MoU with IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC) at IIM
(Indian Institute of Management) Lucknow EIC, Noida campus in Uttar Pradesh (UP).
• This MoU aims to establish a framework for collaboration and mutual understanding between
both organizations for supporting and facilitating FinTech and TechFin entities.
• Under this, FinTechs registered with IIML EIC may be facilitated to access IFSCA’s Regulatory
and Innovation Sandbox and apply to the IFSCA (FinTech Incentive) Scheme, 2022.
9. According to the 5th edition of Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation by the
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) released in July
2023, which country has emerged as the best-performing country in the South Asian region in
terms of trade facilitation?
1) Maldives
2) India
3) Bhutan
4) Bangladesh
5) Nepal
Answer- 2) India

Explanation:
According to the 5th edition of Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation by the United
Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP), India has emerged as the
best-performing country in the South Asian region in terms of trade facilitation.
• India has been positioned at the forefront of global trade facilitation efforts, with an impressive
score of 93.55% in 2023 vis a vis 90.32% in 2021 after evaluation of 160 economies(countries)
and 60 trade facilitation measures.
i. India has progressed by achieving a perfect score of 100% in four key areas; Transparency,
Formalities, Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation, and Paperless Trade.
ii. The 2023 survey reveals that India has not made any notable implementation in terms of “Wildlife
Trade Facilitation.”
10. According to “A world of debt. A growing burden to global prosperity” report launched by
the United Nations secretary-general (UNSG) in July 2023, the global public debt reached a
record of USD _____________ in 2022.
1) 59 trillion
2) 92 trillion
3) 62 trillion
4) 84 trillion
5) 70 trillion
Answer- 2) 92 trillion
Explanation:
On 12th July 2023, Antonio Guterres, the United Nations secretary-general (UNSG) launched “A world
of debt. A growing burden to global prosperity”, a new report from the UN global crisis response
group and as per the report nearly 40% of the developing countries in the World is in serious debt, as
public debt reached a record USD 92 trillion in 2022, which is five-fold since 2000.
i. According to the report, the Governments borrowed to country crises on development include the
COVID-19 pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis, and climate change.
ii. Some 3.3 billion people, almost half of humanity, live in countries that spend more on debt interest
payments than on education or health.
iii. The report was jointly prepared by the UN Global Crisis Response Group, the United Nations
Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the five United Nations Regional Economic
Commissions.
11. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Times Higher
Education(THE) ‘Young University Rankings(YUR)-2023 released in July 2023?
A) Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kerala has emerged as top among Indian universities
and secured 77 globally.
B) Nanyang Technological University, Singapore tops the list in 2023 followed by the Hong
Kong University of Science and Technology.
C) Lovely Professional University (LPU),Punjab placed in World’s Rank Band 301-350 in the
list among the other universities created since 1973 and also surpassed IIT Guwahati and
Jammu, as well as IIT Indore.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B

3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
According to the Times Higher Education(THE) ‘Young University Rankings(YUR)-2023’ , Mahatma
Gandhi University (MGU), Kerala has emerged as top among Indian universities and secured 77
globally.Nanyang Technological University, Singapore tops the list in 2023 followed by The Hong Kong
University of Science and Technology.
• The only three universities from India in the Top 100 World List are Mahatma Gandhi
University, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Shoolini University of
Biotechnology and Management Sciences.
• A total of 45 Indian institutes were assessed in the THE Young University Ranking 2023 out of
605 universities globally .
• Lovely Professional University (LPU),Punjab placed in World’s Rank Band 251-300 in the
ranking THE YUR 2023 list among the other universities created since 1973.LPU has surpassed
three IITs, namely IIT Guwahati and Bhubaneswar (ranked within the 301-350 band), as
well as IIT Mandi (ranked within the 351-400 band).
• Hong Kong has three institutions in the top 10, while France is the most-represented country
in the top 20(with five institutions in this group).
• Italy’s Humanitas University is the highest new entry in the ranking, in 29th place.
• Turkey leads as the most-represented nation with 47 institutions, followed by India with 45
and Iran with 39.
12. Which organisation has recently (in July ‘23) released a report ‘The Impact of
Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health‘ with key findings that Microplastics and
nanoplastics significantly affect the gut microbiomes of humans, animals, and the
environment?
1) World Health Organization
2) Food and Agriculture Organization
5) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Answer- 2) Food and Agriculture Organization
Explanation:
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released a report titled ‘The Impact of Microplastics
and Nanoplastics on Human Health‘. As per it, Microplastics and nanoplastics significantly affect the
gut microbiomes of humans, animals, and the environment.
i. The report highlights instances where changes in intestinal structure and gastrointestinal
functioning have been observed as a result of exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics. However,
the effects of exposure to other plastic chemicals on the gut microbiome remain largely unexplored.
ii. The report’s authors reviewed 146 articles on the subject.

13. According to the “2023 UNAIDS Global AIDS Update – The Path That Ends AIDS” released by
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) in July 2023, the world can end
AIDS by ________ (year).
1) 2028
2) 2025
3) 2030
4) 2035
5) 2040
Answer- 3) 2030
Explanation:
UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations (UN) Programme on Human immunodeficiency viruses
(HIV)/Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), report titled “2023 UNAIDS Global AIDS Update
– The Path That Ends AIDS” highlights that there is a path to end AIDS by 2030 and it requires strong
political leadership, following the science, tackling inequalities and ensuring sustainable funding.
i. The report contains data and case studies which highlight that ending AIDS is a political and
financial choice, and that the countries and leaders who are already following the path are achieving
extraordinary results.
ii. Progress in AIDS response has been strongest in the countries and regions such as in eastern and
southern Africa (that have the most financial investments), where new HIV infections have been
reduced by 57% since 2010.
14. Which country has recently (in July ‘23) became the 51st nation to agree to the Treaty of
Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia(TAC) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(ASEAN)?
1) Türkiye
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Israel
5) Qatar
Answer- 2) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
On 12th July 2023, Saudi Arabia signed the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC)
with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the 56th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’
Meeting (AMM) in Jakarta, Indonesia.
i. Saudi Arabia became the 51st nation to agree to the TAC and It was signed by Saudi Arabian Foreign
Minister(FM) Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
ii. The TAC is a peace treaty signed by ASEAN nations in 1976 to establish a set of norms to manage
regional inter-state interactions based on mutual respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and
national identity.
• It is a legally enforceable code for regional and global inter-state relations.

15. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) Commissioned India’s First Transnational Power
Project to Bangladesh from Ultra Super-Critical Thermal Power Plant (USCTPP) in Godda,
Jharkhand?
1) TATA Group
2) Reliance Industries Limited
3) Adani Group
4) Larsen & Toubro Limited
5) Torrent Power Limited
Answer- 3) Adani Group
Explanation:
Adani Group commenced the full load power supply to Bangladesh from the Adani group’s Ultra
Super-Critical Thermal Power Plant (USCTPP) in Godda, Jharkhand. This is India’s first commissioned
transnational power project where 100% of the generated power is supplied to another nation.
i. Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani called on Bangladesh Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina in
Dhaka, Bangladesh on full load commencement and handover of the 1600 MW USCTPP.
ii. The Godda USCTPP, marks the entry of Adani Group’s into transnational power projects. Adani
Power Jharkhand Ltd. (APJL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Power Ltd, will supply 100% of the
generated electricity from the plant to another nation.
16. Name the Non-governmental organisation (NGO) that has recently (in July ‘23) received
special consultative status from United Nations (UN)’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
1) CARE International
2) Action Against Hunger
3) World Humanitarian Drive
4) International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
5) World Vision
Answer- 3) World Humanitarian Drive
Explanation:
The World Humanitarian Drive (WHD), an international Non-governmental organisation (NGO),
which promotes international education and trade, has been granted special consultative status by the
United Nations (UN)’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
i. With this ECOSOC status, WHD will be authorised to interact actively with its subsidiary bodies, the
Human Rights Council, certain UN General Assembly (UNGA) sessions, other intergovernmental
bodies, and the UN Secretariat.
ii. ECOSOC is the highest status granted to a NGO, which allows them to facilitate with the United
Nations, has 54 member states, which are elected by the UNGA extending over 3 years of term.
17. In July 2023, ______________ became the first European nation to join the Comprehensive and
Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
1) Denmark
2) United Kingdom
3) Germany
4) Spain
5) France

Answer- 2) United Kingdom
Explanation:
On 16th July 2023, the United Kingdom (UK) signed a deal to join the Comprehensive and
Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a major Asia-Pacific trading bloc in
New Zealand and became the first new member and first European nation to join since it was formed
in 2018.
i. Kemi Badenoch, the Business and Trade Secretary of the UK signed the treaty confirming UK’s
accession protocol for the CPTPP in New Zealand.
ii. With the inclusion of the UK, the collective Gross domestic product (GDP) of the bloc, comprising
Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam,
will amount to 12 trillion pounds (USD 15.7 trillion), or 15% of the global GDP.
18. Which of the following organisations has recently (in July ‘23) launched a report ‘The paths
to equal: Twin indices on women’s empowerment and gender equality’ with key highlighting
that Less than 1%of women and girls live in countries with both high levels of women’s
empowerment and high gender parity?
1) United Nations (UN) Women
2) United Nations Development Programme
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) Women and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched a
report titled The paths to equal: Twin indices on women’s empowerment and gender equality at the
Women Deliver 2023 Conference (WD2023) in Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa.
• The report highlights the global challenges faced by women and provides a roadmap for
targeted interventions and policy reforms.
i. The data is collected from 114 countries and has been analysed based on two new indices that offers
a comprehensive assessment of countries progress in achieving gender equality.
ii. WEI measures women’s power and freedoms to make choices and seize life opportunities across
five dimensions: health, education, inclusion, decision-making, and violence against women.
iii. Highlights of the report: Less than 1%of women and girls live in countries with both high levels
of women’s empowerment and high gender parity.
• More than 90% of the world’s female population i.e 3.1 billion women and girls live in
countries characterized by a large women’s empowerment deficit and a large gender gap.
19. In July 2023, __________Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) led the 3-member delegation to
participate in the 11th meeting of the Executive Board of the Association of World Election
Bodies (A-WEB) in Cartagena, _________.
1) Sushil Chandra; Brazil
2) Rajiv Kumar; Colombia
3) Sushil Chandra; Peru
4) Rajiv Kumar; Brazil
5) Sunil Arora; Colombia

Answer- 2) Rajiv Kumar; Colombia
Explanation:
Rajiv Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) led the 3-member delegation from the Election
Commission of India (ECI) to participate in the 11th meeting of the Executive Board of the Association
of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) in Cartagena, Colombia from 10th to 14th July 2023.
i. The ECI delegation included Manoj Sahoo, Deputy Election Commissioner and Anuj Chandak, Joint
Director.
ii. On 13th July 2023, the National Civil Registry, Colombia organised an international conference on
the theme “A global view on the challenges of regional elections 2023” which will bring together
representatives from the 19 Executive Board Members and the 2 Oversight and Audit Committee
Members.
iii. As a global association, A-WEB plays a critical role for Election Management Bodies (EMBs) to
work on challenges like fake narratives derailing election integrity worldwide.
20. In July 2023, ______________ became the first Arab country to be granted observer status of the
Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG).
1) Qatar
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Yemen
5) Egypt
Answer- 4) United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the first Arab country to be granted observer status
of the Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG), the largest Financial Action Task Force-style
regional body (FSRB) in the world. The decision was made at the APG’s 2023 Annual Meeting and
Technical Assistance and Training Forum held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from 9-14 July
2023.
• The meeting was attended by a UAE delegation led by Hamid Al Zaabi, Director-General of the
Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (EO AML/CTF).
i. During the meeting, Tuvalu was admitted as the newest APG member. With this, APG now has 41
active members.
ii. During the meeting, along with UAE, Kazakhstan was also admitted as the APG observers. With the
UAE and Kazakhstan, APG now has 9 observer jurisdictions.
21. Which country has recently (in July ‘23) unveiled the V.C Yeshwant Ghadge Sundial
Memorial as a tribute to the Indian soldiers, who fought during the Second World War (WW-II)
(1939-1945)?
1) Italy
2) Russia
3) France
4) Spain
5) Germany
Answer- 1) Italy

Explanation:
On 22nd July 2023, the Commune of Monotone, Italy and the Italian Military historians unveiled the
V.C Yeshwant Ghadge Sundial Memorial at Montone, Perugia, Italy, as a tribute to the Indian
soldiers from the 4th, 8th and 10th Divisions, who fought in the Italian Campaign, during the Second
World War (WW-II) (1939-1945).
i. The memorial also honoured the supreme sacrifices of Indian Soldier, Naik Yeshwant Ghadge,
Victoria Cross (VC) recipient (posthumous), who was killed during the fighting in Upper Tiber Valley,
Italy on 10th July 1944.
22. In the 3rd round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and _____________
(country) in July 2023, 5 MoUs were signed for the implementation of 5 Quick Impact Projects
(QIPs).
1) Brunei
2) Timor-Leste
3) Cambodia
4) Cocos (Keeling)
5) Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Answer- 5) Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Explanation:
On July 27, 2023, the 3rd round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Lao People’s
Democratic Republic (PDR) was held in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The FOC was co-chaired by Saurabh
Kumar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs(MEA), India and Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune,
Deputy Foreign Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lao PDR.
i. During the 3rd India-Lao FOC, 5 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between the
2 nations for the implementation of 5 Quick Impact Projects (QIPs), in the fields of education, health,
water facility and Information Technology (IT).
ii. QIPs were introduced by the Government of India (GoI) during the 6th Mekong Ganga Cooperation
(MGC) Ministerial Meeting in New Delhi on September 4, 2012. These projects aim to benefit CLMV
countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
iii. In this regard, India-CLMV QIPs Revolving Fund was established with an initial annual contribution
of US$1 million.
GOVT SCHEMES
1. Name the state government that has recently (in July ‘23) implemented the Mukhyamantri
Sikho-Kamao Yojana (MMSKY) for the skill development of the youths.
1) West Bengal
2) Maharashtra
3) Odisha
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 4) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh (MP) implemented the Mukhyamantri
Sikho-Kamao Yojana (MMSKY) (CM Learn and Earn Scheme) for the skill development of the youths
of MP.
• He started the process of registration of youth applicants in this scheme and interacted with
the youths during the event organised at the Ravindra Bhavan in Bhopal, MP.
• The scheme-related training will begin on 1st August 2023.
i. The scheme aims to facilitate the ‘On the Job Training (OJT)’ opportunities in registered industrial
and vocational establishments, enabling young individuals to get industry-suitable skills.
2. Which state has recently (in July ‘23) launched ‘Mo Jungle Jami Yojana’ (My Forestland
Scheme) to recognise all rights under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest
Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights Act)(FRA), 2006?
1) Mizoram
2) Assam
3) Maharashtra
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Odisha Government launched ‘Mo Jungle Jami Yojana’ (My Forestland Scheme) with the aim to
recognise all rights under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition
of Forest Rights Act) (FRA), 2006 in the next two years.
i. Under Mo Jungle Jami Yojana scheme, Forest Rights Cells will be constituted at the tehsil and district
level for the implementation of FRA, 2006.
ii. Mo Jungle Jami Yojana Scheme benefits all eligible tribal peoples, primarily single women and
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) get land titles and record corrections are made for
100% title holders.
iii. Odisha is ranked third in terms of tribal population(9,590,756) as per the 2011 census. Odisha
houses around 62 types of tribes including 13 PVTGs.
3. Which state’s Police has recently (in July ‘23) launched a new scheme “Pengal Pathukaapu
Thittam” (Women safety scheme) to ensure the safety of the women travelling alone at night?
1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu (TN) Police launched a new scheme “Pengal Pathukaapu Thittam” (Women safety
scheme) to ensure the safety of the women travelling alone at night (between 10 pm and 7 am).
i. Under this scheme, the women travelling alone can avail of free drop facility in a patrol vehicle in
case they feel unsafe.

ii. The women can use the helpline 1091, 112, 044-23452365 and 044-28447701 to avail the police
patrol vehicle. The scheme will be in operation on all days of the week.
4. In which state, the Pilot Project of Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Yojana', an accident
insurance scheme, was launched in July 2023?
1) Odisha
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 4) Gujarat
Explanation:
On 8th July 2023, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Minister of State for
Communications Devusinh Chauhan, launched the Pilot Project of Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha
Yojana', an accident insurance scheme for the welfare of the workers from Nadia of Kheda district in
Gujarat.
i. The scheme aims to provide financial stability to workers or Labourers, in case of any accident or
death.
ii. It is being implemented through the Indian Postal Department, the Indian Post Payments Bank, and
the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
5. Name the state government that has recently (in July ‘23) introduced the ‘Gramin Awas Nyay
Yojana’ to provide homes to rural homeless.
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Maharashtra
4) Karnataka
5) Gujarat
Answer- 2) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
On 19 July 2023, During the announcement of Rs.1,764 crore worth benefits for various segments of
government employees, Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel introduced the ‘Gramin Awas Nyay
Yojana,’ a housing scheme aimed at providing homes to rural homeless individuals in Chhattisgarh.
i. The scheme will be fully sponsored by the State Government of Chhattisgarh by allocating Rs.100
crore in budget.
ii. The scheme is the outcome of the survey conducted by Panchayat and Rural Development
Department under Government Of Chhattisgarh. The survey pointed out that
iii. This will help families which are encountering challenges in obtaining housing approval due to the
eligibility criteria for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana which is based on Socio-Economic Survey 2011
(officially known as Socio Economic and Caste Census – SECC 2011).
6. Which state government has recently (in July ‘ 23) launched the registration for Gruha
Lakshmi scheme to provide Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of the households?
1) West Bengal
2) Andhra Pradesh

3) Karnataka
4) Maharashtra
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 3) Karnataka
Explanation:
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched the registration for Gruha Lakshmi scheme,
which provides Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of the households.
i. The Scheme will benefit around 1.28 crore families in Karnataka and the cash benefit of Rs 2,000
will be transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
ii. The Gruha Lakshmi scheme will be implemented from August 15, 2023
iii. During the Budget presentation for the 2023-24 fiscal year, the Karnataka Government allocated
around Rs 52,000 crore to their five main poll promises including for the Gruha Lakshmi scheme.
VISITS
1. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the visit of S Jaishankar, External
Affairs Minister (EAM), to the United Republic of Tanzania in July 2023?
1) The EAM co-chaired the 10th session of India-Tanzania Joint Commission on Economic, Technical
and Scientific Cooperation, in Dar-es-Salaam.
2) An MoU has been signed between India and Tanzania for establishing the first IIT campus outside
India named IIT Madras in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
3) S Jaishankar, EAM attended a deck reception onboard Indian Naval Ship (INS) Betwa a guided
missile frigate in Zanzibar, Tanzania along with Sheikh Abdulla Kassim Hanga, President of Zanzibar.
4) He also visited the water project in the Kibamba district of Dar-es-Salaam (Tanzania), which is built
with Indian assistance that supplies water to Dar es Salaam.
5) The Foreign Cooperation Department (FCD) of the government of Haryana and the Tanzania
Investment Centre (TIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the bilateral
economic collaboration and promote greater economic growth.
Answer- 3) S Jaishankar, EAM attended a deck reception onboard Indian Naval Ship (INS) Betwa
a guided missile frigate in Zanzibar, Tanzania along with Sheikh Abdulla Kassim Hanga,
President of Zanzibar.
Explanation:
Dr. S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister (EAM) went on a four-day official visit to the United
Republic of Tanzania from 5-8 July 2023.
• EAM’s visit to Tanzania will further integrate the bilateral relations between the two nations.
• During the 4 day visit the EAM visited the water project in the Kibamba district of Dar-es-
Salaam (Tanzania), which is built with Indian assistance that supplies water to Dar es Salaam.
He was joined by Jumaa Aweso, the Minister of Water and Irrigation of Tanzania.
• During the 4 day visit the EAM co-chaired the 10th session of India-Tanzania Joint
Commission on Economic, Technical and Scientific Cooperation, in Dar-es-Salaam and signified
the bilateral relations between the 2 nations have always been strong since independence.
• During His visit, on 6th July 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed
between India and Tanzania for establishing the first IIT campus outside India named IIT
Madras in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

• On 6th July 2023, S Jaishankar, EAM attended a deck reception onboard Indian Naval Ship
(INS) Trishul, a guided missile frigate in Zanzibar, Tanzania along with Hussein Ali Mwinyi,
President of Zanzibar during his 4 day visit to Tanzania.
• On 11th July 2023, The Foreign Cooperation Department (FCD) of the government of Haryana
and the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
support the bilateral economic collaboration and promote greater economic growth and
increase investment opportunities between India and Tanzania.
2. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Prime Minister Narendra
Modi's visit to France in July 2023?
A) PM Narendra Modi has become the first Indian PM to have been conferred with the Grand
Cross of the Legion of Honour, France’s highest civilian and military honour, by French
President Emmanuel Macron.
B) India & France agree to adopt a roadmap to set the course for the bilateral relationship up
to 2047.
C) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited signed an MoU with Naval Group France to collaborate
in the field of surface ships that caters to fulfil the requirement of India and International
Naval forces.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a 2-day official visit to France from 13th to 14th July 2023 at the
invitation of H.E. Mr Emmanuel Macron, President of France.
• Notably, the year 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of the India – France Strategic
Partnership.
i. PM Narendra Modi has become the first Indian PM to have been conferred with the Grand Cross of
the Legion of Honour, France’s highest civilian and military honour, by French President Emmanuel
Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France.
ii. To mark the 25th anniversary of the Indo-French partnership, both countries agree to adopt a
roadmap to set the course for the bilateral relationship up to 2047, which will celebrate the centenary
of India’s independence, the centenary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries and 50
years of the strategic partnership.
iii. There is an MoU between Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), and Naval Group
France, a leader in the European Naval Defence Industry to collaborate in the field of surface ships
that caters to the requirement of India and International Naval forces.

3. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Prime Minister Narendra
Modi's visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in July 2023?
A) During the visit, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE)
signed two MoUs for establishing a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross-
border transactions and cooperation for interlinking their payment and messaging systems.
B) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras inked an MoU with Abu Dhabi Department of
Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and the Ministry of Education, GoI, to set up its international
campus in Abu Dhabi.
C) A Head of Agreement (HoA) was signed between India’s Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
Limited to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from UAE’s Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Co
(Adnoc) Ltd and TotalEnergies of France on a long-term basis.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On July 15, 2023, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India, officially visited Abu Dhabi, United
Arab Emirates (UAE). This mark’s his 5th visit to UAE since 2015.
• He was welcomed by Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al
Nahyan at the airport and a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour were accorded to Modi.
• During the visit, the Indian PM met Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, President-designate of CoP28
(Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change) and Group
CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
• During the visit, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) signed
two MoUs in Abu Dhabi for (i) establishing a Framework to Promote the Use of Local
Currencies viz. the Indian rupee (INR) and the UAE Dirham (AED) for cross-border
transactions; and (ii) cooperation for interlinking their payment and messaging systems.
• This MoU aims to put in place a Local Currency Settlement System (LCSS) to promote the use of
Indian rupee (INR) and the UAE Dirham (AED) bilaterally by covering all current account
transactions and permitted capital account transactions.
• IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Delhi inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and the Ministry of
Education, Government of India, to set up its international campus in Abu Dhabi.
• A Head of Agreement (HoA) was signed between India’s Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Limited
to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from UAE’s Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Co (Adnoc) Ltd
and TotalEnergies of France on a long-term basis.

4. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the visit of Minister of Defence
Rajnath Singh to Malaysia in July 2023?
A) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on his 3 day visit to Malaysia, discussed the roadmap for the
4th Decade of India-Malaysia Defence Cooperation with Malaysian counterpart Mohamad
Hasan in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).
B) Rajnath Singh inaugurated Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
regional office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
C) Rajnath Singh unveiled the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, in the presence of
distinguished INA (Indian National Army) veterans in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a three-day official visit to Malaysia from 9-11 July 2023, with a
focus on further combining bilateral defence cooperation and Enhanced Strategic Partnership
between India and Malaysia.
• During his visit, he held bilateral talks with the Defence Minister of Malaysia Mr Dato’ Seri
Mohamad Hasan, where both the ministers reviewed defence cooperation between the 2
nations.
i. On 10th July 2023, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on his 3 day visit to Malaysia, discussed the
roadmap for the 4th Decade of India-Malaysia Defence Cooperation with Malaysian counterpart
Mohamad Hasan in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).
• The Defence Ministers of the 2 nations agreed to the next Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation
Committee (MIDCOM) meeting which is being planned in India in 2023.
ii. Rajnath Singh inaugurated Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) regional office in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia.
iii. Rajnath Singh unveiled the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, in the presence of
distinguished INA (Indian National Army) veterans in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Rajnath Singh also felicitated Second Lieutenant Sundaram, a 99-year old INA veteran, who
fought alongside Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at Burma border.
5. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the prime minister(PM),
Narendra Modi ‘s visit to Gujarat and Rajasthan in July 2023?
A) During the visit to Rajasthan, PM released the 10th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan
Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme worth over Rs 10,000 crore to more than 11.5 crores
farmers.
B) PM Modi inaugurated 5 Medical Colleges at Chittorgarh, Dholpur, Sirohi, Sikar, and Sri
Ganganagar in Rajasthan.
C) PM Modi inaugurated Gujarat’s first greenfield airport‘ Hirasar greenfield International
airport’ in Hirasar, Rajkot,Gujarat.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B

3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 27th - 28th July 2023, The prime minister(PM) of India, Narendra Modi was on a two day visit to
Rajasthan and Gujarat to inaugurate and launch various new initiatives and events.
• PM Modi laid the foundation stone of medical colleges and dedicated various development
projects in Sikar, Rajasthan.
• He released the 14th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan)
scheme worth over Rs 17,000 crore to more than 8.5 crores farmers.
• He also launched ‘Urea Gold’, a new variety of Urea coated with Sulphur to address sulphur
deficiencies in the soil.
• He also launched the onboarding of 1600 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) on the Open
Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
• PM Modi inaugurated 5 Medical Colleges at Chittorgarh, Dholpur, Sirohi, Sikar, and Sri
Ganganagar.
• These 5 new medical colleges were developed at a cumulative cost of more than Rs 1400 crore.
• He inaugurated 6 Eklavya Model Residential schools in districts of Udaipur(2), Banswara(2),
Partapgarh(1) and Dungarpur(1) in Rajasthan.
• PM Modi inaugurated Gujarat’s first greenfield airport‘ Hirasar greenfield International
airport’ in Hirasar, Rajkot,Gujarat.
• On 28th July 2023, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2nd edition of SemiconIndia 2023
conference organised by India Semiconductor Mission at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar,
Gujarat.
• The Conference was held from 28th-30th July 2023 under the theme of ‘Catalysing India’s
Semiconductor Ecosystem’.
BANKING AND FINANCE

1. Name the life insurance company that has recently (in June ‘23) introduced Industry’s 1st
digital payments via WhatsApp and Unified Payment Interfaces (UPI).
1) Tata AIA Life Insurance
2) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
3) Max Life Insurance
4) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
5) HDFC Life Insurance
Answer- 1) Tata AIA Life Insurance
Explanation:
Tata AIA, the life insurance arm backed by Tata Group, has introduced a first of its kind feature in
the insurance industry by enabling digital payments through WhatsApp and Unified Payment
Interfaces (UPI).

i. This allows policyholders to make instant premium payments using these popular platforms,
providing a hassle-free experience. This move showcases Tata AIA’s commitment to leveraging
technology and enhancing customer satisfaction.
ii. The new feature ensures that both tech-savvy and non-tech-savvy consumers can easily pay their
premiums digitally and receive quick confirmation and acknowledgment.
iii. The collaboration with WhatsApp and PayU has resulted in the development of an in-house
intelligent platform, significantly enhancing the consumer experience and transactional ease.
2. In June 2023, UST joined _______ (project), an initiative led by the Bank for International
Settlements (BIS) and the Bank of England (BoE) to develop Application programming
interface (API) prototypes for central bank digital currencies (CBDC).
1) Project Nevon
2) Project Rosalind
3) Project Mariana
4) Project Rapid
5) Project Pyxtrial
Answer- 2) Project Rosalind
Explanation:
Digital Transformation Solutions Provider UST joined Project Rosalind, an initiative led by the Bank
for International Settlements (BIS) and the Bank of England (BoE) to develop Application
programming interface (API) prototypes for central bank digital currencies (CBDC).
i. The project aims to explore the potential impact of CBDCs on various sectors and to develop a well-
designed API layer that can enable interaction between a central bank ledger and private sector
service providers for safe and efficient retail CBDC payments.
Note- Project Rosalind has advanced central bank innovation by exploring the role of API layers in
supporting retail CBDC systems and facilitating safe and secure CBDC payments through various use
cases.
3. Name the bank that has recently (in June ‘23) partnered with the National Payments
Corporation of India (NPCI) to introduce the facility of linking its RuPay Credit Card to a
Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
1) YES Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) IDBI Bank
5) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer- 5) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL/Kotak) partnered with the National Payments Corporation of
India (NPCI) to introduce the facility of linking its RuPay Credit Card to a Unified Payments Interface
(UPI) with UPI-enabled apps.
i. The Kotak RuPay Credit Card will be linked to Virtual Payment Address (VPA), a UPI ID, to enable
safe and secure payment transactions. With this, Customers are no longer needed to carry their
physical credit cards.

ii. The linkage will also provide customers with a reward and an interest-free credit period of up to 50
days.
4. Which company has recently (in June ‘23) partnered with Shriram Finance to increase digital
Financial Services?
1) PhonePe
2) BharatPe
3) Freecharge
4) Paytm
5) Razorpay
Answer- 4) Paytm
Explanation:
Paytm announced a strategic partnership with Shriram Finance, a non-banking finance company
(NBFC) of the Chennai (Tamil Nadu)-based Shriram group, to extend financial services to its users,
including loan products. Under this partnership, Shriram Finance products will be made available on
Paytm’s platform digitally.
i. This partnership combines Paytm’s wide reach and technology framework with Shriram Finance’s
lending expertise as the largest retail NBFC in rural areas of India.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in June 2023?
A) SEBI has approved the proposal for reducing the time period for listing of shares in a public
Issue from the existing six days to three days, from the date of issue closure (T Day).
B) SEBI has approved the introduction of provisions related to the listing of non-convertible
debt securities and voluntary delisting of non-convertible debt securities(NCDs).
C) SEBI also approves the amendments to the SEBI InvITs Regulations, 2014 and SEBI REITs
Regulations, 2014 to provide nomination rights to unitholders holding 10% or more of the
total outstanding units of the InvIT/REIT, either individually or collectively, on the board of
directors of the Investment Manager/Manager.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On June 28, 2023, the board of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved a series of
decisions such as the reduction of public issue listing timelines, the introduction of regulations for
non-convertible debt securities (NCDs), and strengthening investor grievance handling mechanisms
to improve the market efficiency and investor protection.
• The board has approved the proposal for reducing the time period for listing of shares in a
public Issue from the existing six days to three days, from the date of issue closure (T Day).
• SEBI board has approved the introduction of provisions related to the listing of non-
convertible debt securities and voluntary delisting of NCDs. ‘

• SEBI board also approves the amendments to the SEBI infrastructure investment trusts
(InvITs) Regulations, 2014 and SEBI real estate investment trusts (REITs) Regulations, 2014 to
provide nomination rights to unitholders holding 10% or more of the total outstanding units of
the InvIT/REIT, either individually or collectively, on the board of directors of the Investment
Manager/Manager.
• SEBI has decided to mandate enhanced disclosures from certain class of foreign portfolio
investors (FPIs), including furnishing granular level details about ownership and economic
interests.
• SEBI strengthened the investor-grievance mechanism by integrating the SEBI Complaint
Redressal System (SCORES) with the online dispute resolution (ODR) mechanism.
6. Name the organisation that has recently (in June ‘23) granted USD1.5 billion to accelerate
India’s development of low-carbon energy sources.
2) Asian Development Bank
3) World Bank
4) International Monetary Fund
Answer- 3) World Bank
Explanation:
On 29th June 2023, The World Bank granted USD1.5 billion in financing to accelerate India’s
development of low-carbon energy sources. This funding aims to assist India in scaling up renewable
energy, fostering the growth of green hydrogen, and stimulating climate finance for investments in
low-carbon energy.
• This will assist India in achieving its target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
• The government plans to issue bids for 50 GW of renewable energy each year from FY23-24 to
FY27-28, which will avoid carbon emissions of 40 million tons per annum by 2026.
i. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) is providing a loan of USD 1.44
billion, supported by a USD 1 billion backstop from the United Kingdom, to enhance the World Bank’s
climate change financing to India.
ii. Additionally, a credit of USD 56.57 million from the International Development Association (IDA) is
sourced from the recommitment of previously cancelled IDA credit balances.
7. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 27th Financial Stability
Report (FSR) released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in June 2023?
A) The aggregate Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) of 46 major banks is projected
to slip from 17.1% (historical high) in March 2023 to 16.1% by March 2024.
B) The CRAR of Urban Co-Operative Banks (UCBs) rose to 16.5% in March 2023 while that of
NBFCs stood at 27.5 per cent.
C) As per the report, Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA)
ratio continued its downtrend and fell to a 10-year low of 3.9% in March 2023.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C

5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On June 28, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its half yearly publication(i.e) 27th
Financial Stability Report (FSR), June 2023, which assesses risks to financial stability and the
resilience of the Indian financial system. It reflects the collective evaluation of the Sub-Committee of
the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC).
• According to stress test results published in the FSR, under the baseline scenario, the aggregate
Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) of 46 major banks is projected to slip from
17.1% (historical high) in March 2023 to 16.1% by March 2024.
• The CRAR of Urban Co-Operative Banks (UCBs) rose to 16.5% in March 2023 while that of
NBFCs stood at 27.5 per cent.
• As per the report, the Bad loans in the banking sector have reached their lowest levels in a
decade. Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs)’ Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) ratio
continued its downtrend and fell to a 10-year low of 3.9% in March 2023 and the net non-
performing assets (NNPA) ratio declined to 1% of total loans, the lowest figure since June
2011.
• As per the report, the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) settled
claims of Rs 751.8 crore during FY23.
• The consolidated Gross Fiscal Deficit (GFD) of the states and Union Territories (UTs) declined
from 4.1% of GDP in FY21 to 2.8% in FY22 and FY23. This shows a sharp improvement in the
fiscal position of the states in FY23.
• The RBI hiked the interest rate on its floating rate savings bonds, 2020 (Taxable)/FRSB 2020
(T) to 8.05% for period July 01, 2023 to December 31, 2023 and payable on January 01, 2024.
• In June 2023, RBI conducted the Rs 75,000 crore 4-day variable rate repo auction to address
the expected stress on liquidity ahead of goods and service tax outflows.
• The RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das launched the Reserve Bank’s next generation data
warehouse, viz., the Centralised Information Management System (CIMS) during the 17th
Annual Statistics Day Conference on June 30, 2023.
8. Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘23) partnered with National E-Governance Services
Ltd (NeSL) to introduce digital services Project WAVE (World of Advance Virtual Experience).
1) Bank of Baroda
2) State Bank of India
3) Indian Bank
4) Canara Bank
5) Punjab National Bank
Answer- 3) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank, a leading public sector lender, joined hands with National E-Governance Services Ltd
(NeSL) to roll out a range of digital services as part of its ambitious digital transformation initiative,
Project WAVE (World of Advance Virtual Experience), which was initiated in January 2022.
i. These innovative services are set to revolutionise the banking experience by significantly reducing
the turnaround time for bank guarantee issuance and delivery.

ii. In addition, Indian Bank has launched a fully digital process for eligible individuals and businesses
to access pre-approved business loans.
iii. The digital vehicle loan product allows individual customers to obtain their desired vehicle with
ease, with loan values of up to Rs 25 lakh available.
9. Which bank has recently (in July ‘23) revamped its digital banking app and introduced the
Interoperable Cardless Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) facility?
1) ICICI Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Axis Bank
Answer- 2) State Bank of India
Explanation:
On 2nd July 2023, The State Bank of India (SBI) revamped its digital banking app, ‘YONO for Every
Indian,’ and introduced the Interoperable Cardless Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) facility, aimed at
providing greater convenience to customers. These updates were unveiled on SBI’s 68th Bank Day.
i. The revamped YONO (You Only Need One) app aims to meet customer expectations for a seamless
and pleasant digital experience, turning the vision of ‘YONO for Every Indian’ into a reality.
ii. The enhanced YONO application now includes Unified Payment Interface (UPI) features like Scan
and Pay, Pay by Contacts, and Request Money, expanding SBI’s commitment to inclusive and
customer-centric digital banking services.
10. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the HDFC Bank Ltd, as of July
2023?
A) HDFC Investments and HDFC Holdings have been amalgamated with and into HDFC Limited
on July 1, 2023,
B) HDFC Limited merged with HDFC Bank Limited, with this HDFC Bank is set to become the
world’s fourth most valuable bank based on market capitalization and emerge as the second
biggest company in India.
C) Deepak Parekh, the esteemed chairman of Housing Development Finance Corporation
(HDFC), has announced his retirement as HDFC prepares to merge with HDFC Bank.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
In a significant development, the merger between Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC)
Ltd and HDFC Bank Ltd has successfully obtained final board approval . With a valuation of around
USD 40 billion, this unprecedented merger creates a financial services powerhouse.
i. Composite Scheme of Amalgamation for merger:
• HDFC Investments Limited and HDFC Holdings Limited merged with HDFC Limited.
• HDFC Limited merged with HDFC Bank Limited has became effective from July 1, 2023.

ii. After merging with mortgage lender HDFC, HDFC Bank is set to become the world’s fourth most
valuable bank based on market capitalization and emerge as the second biggest company in India.
iii. Deepak Parekh, the esteemed chairman of Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC),
has announced his retirement as HDFC prepares to merge with HDFC Bank, marking the end of his
remarkable 45-year tenure.
11. Which bank has recently (in July ‘23) introduced the all-new RuPay Select Debit card?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) Canara Bank
3) Bank of Maharashtra
4) Indian Overseas Bank
5) Bank of India
Answer- 4) Indian Overseas Bank
Explanation:
On 4th July 2023, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) introduced the all-new RuPay Select Debit card,
aiming to provide customers with a comprehensive blend of luxury, convenience, and security.
i. With a host of exclusive benefits, including access to gyms, complimentary health check-ups, golf
lessons, spa services, and lounge privileges at select domestic and international airports, this new
debit card promises a premium banking experience for IOB customers.
ii. With the introduction of the RuPay Select Debit card, Indian Overseas Bank aims to enhance its
customers’ banking experience by offering a range of exclusive luxury benefits.
12. In July 2023, ____________ (Bank) became the first bank to officially roll out Mahila Samman
Savings Certificate (MSSC), 2023.
1) Indian Bank
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Bank of India
Answer- 3) Bank of India
Explanation:
On July 4, 2023, the Bank of India (BoI) became the first bank to officially roll out Mahila Samman
Savings Certificate (MSSC), 2023, and operationalize this scheme at all its branches. The roll-out
ceremony was inaugurated by the Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rajneesh
Karnatak through a Video Conference (VC).
i. This means, BoI is authorized to open accounts under MSSC. So far, only post offices were
authorized to open accounts under MSSC.
ii. MSSC is aimed at empowering girls and women through financial savings. It is a one-time small
saving scheme backed by the Central Government which is available for two years, from April 2023-
March 2025.
13. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) provisional data in July, 2023, India’s services
exports in May 2023 increased by _________ to USD 27.06 billion.
1) 7.0%
2) 6.9%

3) 7.5%
4) 7.7%
5) 6.5%
Answer- 4) 7.7%
Explanation:
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) provisional data on July 4, 2023, India’s services exports
in May 2023 increased by 7.7% compared to May 2022, reaching USD ($)27.06 billion while
imports rose 2% to USD 15.5 billion.
i. The government’s initial estimates, released in mid-June, had indicated that services exports
amounted to USD 25.3 billion, with services imports at USD13.53 billion.
ii. It’s important to note that the RBI’s figures are provisional and subject to further updates which are
published quarterly as part of India’s overall balance-of-payments data.
14. Name the Payments Bank that has recently (in July ‘23) collaborated with Park+ to enable
FASTag-based parking solution at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
1) Airtel Payments Bank
2) India Post Payments Bank
3) Fino Payments Bank
4) Paytm Payment Bank
5) Jio Payment Bank
Answer- 1) Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation:
On July 4, 2023, the Airtel Payments Bank collaborated with Park+ to enable FASTag-based smart
parking at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
i. This smart parking solution allows automatic cashless payments at airport parking.
ii. The parking fee payment is deducted through the FASTag associated with the vehicle, which
reduces the time required to make the payment.
15. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) procured a non-banking financial company
(NBFC) license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to disburse loans worth Rs 2000 Cr by
Financial Year(FY)24?
1) Leap Finance
2) Eduvanz
3) Propelld
4) Avanse
5) Gyandhan
Answer- 3) Propelld
Explanation:
Education financing startup, Propelld has procured a non-banking financial company (NBFC) license
from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to disburse loans worth Rs 2000 Cr by Financial Year (FY)24
and to bolster its direct lending proposition.
i. Previously, Propelld provided lending solutions by partnering with NBFCs but now the new license
will help the company to lend directly along with functioning as a loan service provider (LSP).
ii. With the NBFC Licence, Propelld will provide tailored loan products, flexible repayment options
and competitive interest rates to its customers, particularly in tier two and tier three cities.

16. Which of the following cooperative bank licences has/have recently (in July ‘23) cancelled
by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
1) Kalupur Commercial Co-operative Bank
2) Malkapur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd
3) Shushruti Souharda Sahakara Bank Niyamita
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
On July 5, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the banking licenses of two co-operative
banks viz. Malkapur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd (Malkapur UCB) based in Buldhana, Maharashtra,
and Shushruti Souharda Sahakara Bank Niyamita (SSS Bank) based in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
i. In this regard, these two co-operative banks ceased to carry on banking business as defined in
Section 5(b) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation (BR) Act, 1949 with effect from July 5,
2023.
ii. However, on liquidation, every depositor is entitled to receive a deposit insurance claim amount of
his/her deposits up to Rs 5 lakh from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation
(DICGC), subject to the provisions of the DICGC Act, 1961.
17. Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘23) partnered with Flipkart to introduce a
personal loan service accessible through Flipkart’s app.
1) ICICI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) YES Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 3) Axis Bank
Explanation:
In collaboration with Axis Bank, Flipkart, the leading e-commerce company in India, has introduced
a personal loan service accessible through Flipkart’s app. This loan facility allows individuals to
obtain up to Rs 5 lakh, with a remarkable approval time of just 30 seconds and eliminates the need for
document submission.
i. By offering personal loans, Flipkart is hoping to attract new customers who may be unable to afford
large purchases outright.
18. In July 2023, Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) formed a _________ member working group for
the Implementation of recommendations from the Reserve Bank of India’s committee on the
working of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs).
1) 8
2) 4
3) 6
4) 5
5) 3
Answer- 4) 5

Explanation:
Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) has formed a five-member working group for the Implementation of
recommendations from the Reserve Bank of India’s committee on the working of Asset
Reconstruction Companies (ARCs).
i. The primary focus of the working group is to conduct a thorough review of assignment agreements
and trust deed templates related to the acquisition of distressed assets by ARCs from lenders.
ii. The aim of this review is to update these templates to align with the evolving changes and
expectations within the ARC sector, enabling them to meet the growing demands of the financial
industry.
Members:
• Ajit Kumar, MD and CEO, Secondary Loan Market Association (SLMA)
• Hari Hara Mishra, CEO, Association of ARCs in India
• MythiliBalasubramanian, Executive Director, Edelweiss ARC;
• Dharmendra Pali, senior official from State Bank of India
• AnupamaRanade, senior official from ICICI Bank
19. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) launched its Point-of-sale (POS) device that
enables merchants to accept payments?
1) BharatPe
2) PhonePe
3) Freecharge
4) Paytm
5) Razorpay
Answer- 2) PhonePe
Explanation:
PhonePe launched its Point-of-sale (POS) device that enables merchants to accept payments through
Debit Cards, Credit Cards and UPI, with a simplified settlement experience.
i. The device comes preloaded with the PhonePe POS App and supports transactions through
tap/swipe/dip and interoperable dynamic QR (Quick Response) codes.
ii. The POS device, built on the Android platform, can be accessed in areas of cellular coverage.
iii. Reliable and security being its top features, it has PCI-PTS 6(Payment Card Industry-PIN
Transaction Security) certification safeguarding both merchant and consumer data.
20. In July 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a ‘Draft Circular – Arrangements
with Card Networks for issue of Debit, Credit and Prepaid Cards’ empowering the debit, credit,
and prepaid card users in India with Card network portability with effect from ____________.
1) 1st December 2023
2) 1st October 2023
3) 1st September 2023
4) 1st November 2023
5) 1st August 2023
Answer- 2) 1st October 2023

Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a ‘Draft Circular – Arrangements with Card Networks for
issue of Debit, Credit and Prepaid Cards’ empowering the debit, credit, and prepaid card users in India
with Card network portability w.e.f. October 1st, 2023.
• This means users can port their card network just like one can port switch/port mobile service
providers while retaining the same phone number.
• The Card network portability will keep their existing card accounts, balances, and credit
history intact.
• The RBI has invited opinions from various stakeholders for the same up to August 4, 2023.
i. This decision by RBI has been taken in exercise of its powers conferred under Section 18 read with
Section 10(2) of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (Act 51 of 2007), by ensuring the
interest of payment system and public interest.
21. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Bajaj Allianz General
Insurance Company, as of July 2023?
A) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company (BAGIC) hosted the first-ever General Insurance
Festival of India (GIFI) in Pune, Maharashtra, which officially set a new Guinness World
Records achievement for the largest attendance for an insurance conference.
B) Mayank Chander Kothari (Ahmedabad, Gujarat) won the GIFI awards in the Best Health
Insurance Advisor of India.
C) Shiv Kumar Gupta (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) won the GIFI awards in the Best Motor
Insurance Advisor in India.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 3rd July 2023, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company (BAGIC), one of the leading private
general insurers of India, hosted the first-ever General Insurance Festival of India (GIFI) in Pune,
Maharashtra, which officially set a new Guinness World Records achievements for the largest
attendance for an insurance conference.
• During GIFI, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance announced the winners and runners of the health
and general insurance advisors across the insurance industry.
i. Mayank Chander Kothari (Ahmedabad, Gujarat) won the GIFI awards in the Best Health Insurance
Advisor of India.
ii. Shiv Kumar Gupta (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) won the GIFI awards in the Best Motor Insurance
Advisor in India.
22. Which of the following banks has recently (in July ‘23) contributed USD 27 billion for
India’s Green Growth, during the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023)?
1) World Bank
2) European Investment Bank

4) Both 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
During the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023), three Multilateral
Development Banks, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and
the World Bank have contributed USD 27 billion for India’s Green Growth.
The funding allotment:
• The EIB has pledged Euro (€) 1 billion to develop a large-scale hydrogen industry hub
• The ADB intends to provide USD 20-25 billion over 5 years to support India’s green growth
• The World Bank approved USD 1.5 billion to aid India’s low-carbon transition journey.
i. The 3 days ICGH-2023 held between 5th-7th July 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi
inaugurated by R. K. Singh the Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
23. Which bank has recently (in July ‘23) collaborated with Club Vistara and Mastercard to
introduce a travel credit card?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) IDFC FIRST Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 4) IDFC FIRST Bank
Explanation:
IDFC FIRST Bank Ltd has collaborated with Club Vistara and Mastercard to introduce a travel credit
card that aims to enhance travel experiences and lifestyle-related offers to cardholders.
i. The new card will provide banking services with travel incentives.
ii. The rewards structure is based on Club Vistara Points, with accelerated points for different
spending categories.
24. Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘23) launched a new platform ‘Commercial
Banking’ in the United States of America(USA).
1) Standard Chartered Bank
2) Citi Commercial Bank
3) DBS Bank
4) HSBC Bank
5) Barclays Bank
Answer- 2) Citi Commercial Bank
Explanation:
In a strategic move to meet the evolving global needs of their clients and to provide them with a truly
digital experience, Citi Commercial Bank (CCB) has unveiled a new platform called CitiDirect
Commercial Banking in the United States of America (USA).
i. By integrating the services such as banking relationships, spanning cash management, loans, trade,
foreign exchange (FX), servicing, and onboarding into a single platform, CCB aims to simplify and
enhance the banking experience for its commercial clients.

ii. Though this facility is available in the USA, CCB plans to introduce it across key global financial
centres including Hong Kong, India, Singapore, and the U.K in the second half of 2023.
25. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) collaborated with Curlec to launch its first
International Payment Gateway in Malaysia?
1) Razorpay
2) BharatPe
3) PhonePe
4) Paytm
5) Freecharge
Answer- 1) Razorpay
Explanation:
On 12 July 2023, Razorpay, a prominent Indian Full-Stack Payments and Business Banking Platform,
unveiled its first international Payment Gateway in Malaysia, in collaboration with Curlec, under
the brand ‘Curlec By Razorpay’ with the aims to bridge the gap between local and international
payment gateways.
i. Payment Gateway intends to cater to over 5,000 businesses, with a target of achieving an annualised
Gross Transaction Value (GTV) of Malaysian Ringgit 10 billion (USD 2.1 billion) by 2025.
ii. Razorpay bought the Malaysian startup Curlec in a USD($)20 Million deal in February, 2022.
26. Name the insurance company that has recently (in July ‘23) partnered with the DCB Bank
Ltd to offer insurance products.
2) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
4) Exide Life Insurance
5) SBI Life Insurance
Answer- 3) Max Life Insurance
Explanation:
Max Life Insurance Company Ltd partnered with DCB Bank Ltd to offer different types of life
insurance products to the DCB bank customers including Term, Savings and Retirement Plans to
secure their financial future and increase their investment portfolio.
i. The partnership aims to empower DCB Bank’s customers by providing them with innovative and
flexible life insurance products that cater to their needs.
ii. Under this partnership, DCB Bank customers will get access to Max Life’s protection and long-term
savings products, providing financial stability for themselves and their family.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in July 2023?
A) The SEBI has mandated that all entities providing ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)
rating services to Indian entities to get a certification from it within 6 months w.e.f. July 3,
2023.
B) SEBI has also tightened the disclosure norms for listed companies with strict timelines and
introduced criteria for determining the materiality of events w.e.f. July 15, 2023.

C) Disclosure time for important events or information, such as acquisitions, Scheme of
Arrangement, share consolidation, and securities buyback, has been reduced from 24 hours to
12 hours.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated that all entities providing ESG
(Environmental, Social, Governance) rating services to Indian entities to get a certification from it
within 6 months w.e.f. July 3, 2023.
• A person acting as an ESG rating may continue to do so for a period of six months from the date
of this regulation coming into force.
i. SEBI has also tightened the disclosure norms for listed companies with strict timelines and
introduced criteria for determining the materiality of events w.e.f. July 15, 2023.
• Listed companies must reveal family settlement agreements that can affect their management
and control to stock exchanges. If the listed entity is involved in the agreement, it must be
disclosed within 12 hours, and if it’s not involved, within 24 hours.
• Disclosure time for important events or information, such as acquisitions, Scheme of
Arrangement, share consolidation, and securities buyback, has been reduced from 24 hours to
12 hours.
• Decisions made in a board meeting must be disclosed within 30 minutes after the meeting
ends.
28. In July 2023, ___________ became the first bank in India to offer interoperability
between Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and Unified Payment Interface(UPI).
1) ICICI Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) YES Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 3) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC(Housing Development Finance Corporation) Bank, the largest private sector lender in India
launched UPI QR code(Unified Payments Interface Quick Response code)interoperable with India’s
sovereign digital currency, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
i. With this, HDFC Bank became the first bank in the country to complete the integration process
between UPI payment system and Digital currency.
ii. HDFC Bank will enable Digital Rupee payments in several cities, including Mumbai, Delhi,
Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, and Gangtok.

29. Which of the following cooperative bank licences has/have recently (in July ‘23) cancelled
by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
1) Kalupur Commercial Co-operative Bank (Ahmedabad, Gujarat)
2) Harihareshwar Sahakari Bank (Satara, Maharashtra)
3) Sri Sharada Mahila Co-operative Bank (Tumkur, Karnataka)
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
On 11th July 2023, the Reserve bank of India (RBI) cancelled the banking licence of two cooperative
banks, Sri Sharada Mahila Co-operative Bank, Tumkur, Karnataka and Harihareshwar Sahakari
Bank, Satara in Maharashtra.
• The licence were cancelled by RBI under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 as
these cooperative banks do not have adequate capital and earning prospects and have failed to
comply with the requirements of the banking regulation act.
• RBI has asked these two lenders to cease banking business from 11 July 2023 in two separate
statements.
i. About 99.96% of the depositors of HarihareshwarSahakari Bank are entitled to receive the full
amount of their deposits from Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC).
ii. About 97.82% of the depositors of Sri SharadaMahila Cooperative Bank are entitled to receive the
full amount of their deposits from DICGC.
30. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) collaborated with Amazon Web
Services(AWS) India and Chiratae Ventures to launch ‘inFINity’, a 45-day fintech accelerator
program.
1) PayU
2) Freecharge
3) Razorpay
4) Pine Labs
5) PhonePe
Answer- 1) PayU
Explanation:
PayU Payments Private Limited(PayU), leading payments solution provider, in collaboration with
Amazon Web Services(AWS) India and Chiratae Ventures, a venture capital firm, launched a 45-day
fintech accelerator program called ‘inFINity’ for early-stage startups in India.
i. The deadline to apply for the program is August 11, 2023. Selected applicants will be announced on
August 17, and the program will begin on August 31 with a three-day in-person boot camp in
Bengaluru(Karnataka), followed by four weeks of intensive online training.
31. Which Small Finance Bank has recently (in July ‘23) launched its new multilingual
Television Commercial (TVC) campaign “The Great Indian Fixed Deposit (FD) Fest”?
1) Utkarsh Small Finance Bank.
2) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
3) Equitas Small Finance Bank
4) Fincare Small Finance Bank

5) Capital Small Finance Bank
Answer- 4) Fincare Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited (FSFBL) launched its new multilingual Television Commercial
(TVC) campaign “The Great Indian Fixed Deposit (FD) Fest” to raise awareness about the bank’s
interest rate offering for all categories of customers and highlight the significance of fixed deposit (FD)
as a stable and long-term investment suitable for everyone.
i. The media campaign features FSFBL’s Brand Ambassador Grand Master (GM) Viswanathan Anand.
ii. Currently the bank is offering the highest interest rate of 9.11% for senior citizens on an investment
of as little as Rs 5000 for a tenure of 1000 days and 8.51% for general citizens.
32. Name the Life Insurance company that has recently (in July ‘23) launched a Flexible and
Rewarding Life Insurance Plan.
2) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
4) Bharti AXA General Insurance
Answer- 5) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Explanation:
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance has launched a new life insurance plan called Bajaj Allianz Life ACE, a
plan that is non-linked, participating, and offers early-income benefits, empowering customers to
customise their cash flows. This is the first plan which allows such a customisation.
i. Unique feature is that the plan offers an early or deferred income option, allowing customers to start
receiving income from the beginning of the policy or defer it for up to 5 years.
ii. The plan offers the Goal Protection Benefit, ensuring that even in the unfortunate event of the
policyholder’s death, their family continues to receive the income throughout the policy term.
33. Which of the following companies/Institutes has/ have recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU
with International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA) to support FinTech & TechFin
entities?
1) Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society
2) Birla Institute of Technology and Science
3) Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
On 13th July 2023, the International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA) and Pilani
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS), Birla Institute of Technology and
Science (BITS), Pilani (Rajasthan) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at BITS Pilani
PIEDS Fin Xcelerator, Pilani Campus in Rajasthan.
i. The MoU aims to set up a framework for cooperation and understanding between IFSCA and BITS
Pilani PIEDS Finxcelerator to collaborate in supporting and facilitating FinTech and TechFin entities.
ii. The MoU will enable cooperation and collaboration on diverse initiatives regarding FinTech.

34. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) introduced its Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
LITE payment feature to allow users to make small payments without entering the UPI
personal identification number (PIN)?
1) PhonePe
2) Google Pay
3) Freecharge
4) BharatPe
5) Razorpay Software
Answer- 2) Google Pay
Explanation:
On 13th July 2023, Google Pay introduced its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) LITE payment (on-
device wallet) feature to allow users to make small payments without entering the UPI personal
identification number (PIN).
i. Using Google Pay’s UPI Lite, users can make payments of up to Rs(INR) 200 without the use of a UPI
PIN. Users maintain a balance of Rs 2000 (Maximum balance) in their UPI Lite wallet, which can be
loaded up to twice in a day and can spend up to a total of Rs 4000 within 24 hours.
35. In July 2023, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
selected Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited as the lead non-life insurer for ___________
(state).
1) Odisha
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) selected Tata AIG General
Insurance Company Limited as the lead non-life insurer for the State of Maharashtra to collaborate
with all other non-life and health insurance companies to increase insurance penetration in
Maharashtra in line with its vision “Insurance for all by 2047”.
i. Under this collaboration,Tata AIG will leverage its expertise, technology, and partnerships to
develop innovative insurance products and services that cater to the evolving needs of the people of
Maharashtra.
ii. Tata AIG will also assist in promoting the adoption of flagship government schemes such as
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) in Maharashtra.
36. Which Bank has recently (in July ‘23) announced its support for India's National Green
Hydrogen Mission with a substantial loan of up to EURO 1 billion to boost green hydrogen and
renewable energy projects in India?
1) European Investment Bank
3) World Bank
4) New Development Bank
5) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Answer- 1) European Investment Bank
Explanation:
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is set to support India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission
with a substantial loan of up to EURO 1 billion to boost green hydrogen and renewable energy
projects in India.
i. The EIB aims to boost India’s renewable energy ambitions by supporting renewable energy
generation, energy storage technologies, power transmission and distribution infrastructure.
ii. EIB Vice-President Kris Peeters is set to confirm EIB’s interest to support NGHM during his visit to
India to attend G20(Group of Twenty) Infrastructure Investors Dialogue (IID), which takes place
during the 3rd meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Gandhinagar, Gujarat,
India.
37. Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with the Gujarat Cooperative
Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMFL) to offer financial services to Federation’s supply
network pan India under the Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency Ltd (MUDRA)
scheme.
1) Canara Bank
2) Bank of India
3) Bank of Baroda
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 4) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
On 1st July 2023, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU)
with the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMFL), known as “AMUL” to offer
financial services to Federation’s supply network pan India under the Micro Units Development &
Refinance Agency Ltd (MUDRA) scheme.
i. The MoU was signed at PNB’s corporate office Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi in the presence of Jayen
Mehta, Managing Director(MD), GCMMFL, M. Paramasivam, Executive Director, PNB and other senior
officials of PNB and Amul.
ii. PNB will integrate with various digital channels like QR codes, POS (point of sale), UPI (Unified
Payment Interface), etc., supply chain finance and EMI (Equated Monthly Instalment) collection
digitally, and provide working capital limits.
38. According to the article “India @ 100” published by RBI’s Economic Research Department
in July 2023, India needs to achieve an average annual real Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
growth rate of _________ over the next 25 years to become a developed nation by 2047-48.
1) 6.9%
2) 7.6%
3) 7.3%
4) 6.2%
5) 6.0%
Answer- 2) 7.6%

Explanation:
According to the article titled “India @ 100” published in Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Bulletin July
2023 published by RBI’s Economic Research Department, India needs to achieve an average annual
real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of 7.6% over the next 25 years to become a
developed nation by 2047-48. This would require raising the current per capita GDP from USD2,500
to USD 22,000, an increase of 8.8 times.
• This paper, authored by Harendra Behera, V. Dhanya, Kunal Priyadarshi, and Sapna Goel, is
included in the RBI’s July 2023 issue of its monthly Bulletin, released on July 17, 2023. Please
note that this study does not represent the official view of the RBI.
i. As per WB standards, India’s per capita income must be more than $21,664 by 2047.
• To achieve this target, the required real GDP compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for India
needs to be 7.6% during 2023-24 to 2047-48;
ii. As per IMF standards, India’s per capita nominal GDP must be more than US$ 30,351.
• To achieve this target, the real GDP CAGR required for India should be 9.1% during 2023-24 to
2047-48.
iii. India’s industrial sector should increase its share from the current 25.6% to 35% by 2047-48, and
manufacturing should occupy 25% share in total value added.
39. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) launched India’s First Health Insurance
Platform with Monthly Subscriptions.
1) Paytm
2) BharatPe
3) Freecharge
4) Razorpay
5) PhonePe
Answer- 5) PhonePe
Explanation:
PhonePe Insurance Broking Services Private Limited (PIBS), a wholly owned subsidiary of PhonePe
Private Limited, launched the health insurance plans offering comprehensive insurance in partnership
with leading insurers.
i. With this launch, PhonePe Insurance became the first and only Platform in India to enable
customers to pay for insurance in monthly installments through Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
on the PhonePe app.
ii. These health insurance plans come with coverage up to Rs 1 crore.
40. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) secured a USD 50 million loan from the United
States of America (USA) International Development Finance Corp (DFC)?
1) Reliance Home Finance Limited
2) India Shelter Finance Corporation Limited
3) IIFL Home Finance Limited
4) Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited
5) Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited
Answer- 3) IIFL Home Finance Limited

Explanation:
IIFL Home Finance Limited (IIFLHFL), a digital first home finance company and a subsidiary of IIFL
Finance, secured a USD 50 million loan from the United States of America (USA) International
Development Finance Corp (DFC) in order to expand its portfolio of affordable home financing
specifically targeting sustainable housing.
i. The fund was raised at a concessional rate of 5.72%, which includes the hedging cost. Its funding
cost on average is 8.4%.
41. Which of the following organisations/statutory bodies has recently (in July ‘23) decided to
lift trading curbs on micro-cap stocks that come under Enhanced Surveillance Measures
(ESM)?
1) Securities and Exchange Board of India
2) National Stock Exchange
3) Bombay Stock Exchange
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
On July 18, 2023, a joint discussion of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE)
and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) decided to lift trading curbs on micro-cap stocks
that come under Enhanced Surveillance Measures (ESM).
• The revised framework is applicable from July 24, 2023.
i. This will ease rules for trading in stocks that remain under ESM framework and also enhance their
liquidity.
ii. Changes in ESM Framework:
• The rule of 100% margin remains unchanged.
• Now, the stocks under ESM Stage-II are allowed trade-for-trade (T2T) settlement on daily basis
(trading days) from Monday with +/- 2% price band under Periodic Call Auction. Earlier, these
were allowed to trade only once a week with Periodic Call Auction.
42. In July 2023, Reserve Bank of India(RBI) cancelled the licence of ________________ (Co-
operative Bank) due to lack of adequate capital and earning prospects.
1) Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank Limited
2) Kalupur Commercial Co-operative Bank
3) Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank
4) Bharat Co-operative Bank
5) United India Co-operative Bank Limited
Answer-5) United India Co-operative Bank Limited
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the licence of United India Co-operative Bank Limited,
Nagina( Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh) as the bank does not have adequate capital and earning prospects to
pay its present depositors in full.
i. The bank also does not comply with the provisions of Section 11(1) and bank has failed to comply
with the requirements of Sections 22(3) (a), 22 (3) (b), 22(3)(c), 22(3) (d) and 22(3)(e) read with
Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ii. The bank is prohibited from engaging in any ‘banking’ activities, including the acceptance and
repayment of deposits, as defined in Section 5(b) in conjunction with Section 56 of the Banking
Regulation Act, 1949.
43. Which bank has recently (in July ‘23) launched ‘Project Palaash’, an eight-month campaign
to promote environmental sustainability?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) Bank of India
5) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Punjab National Bank (PNB), India’s leading Public Sector Bank, launched an environmental
initiative ‘Project PNB Palaash’, an eight-month campaign to promote sustainability aimed at
reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiencies through measures such as energy and resource
conservation, paper reduction, waste management and optimised digital processes.
i. The goal of this initiative is to actively contribute to conservation activities, encourage the adoption
of sustainable practices, and promote active employee engagement.
ii. The campaign is in line with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) vision of sustainable finance and the
6th iteration of Enhanced Access and Service Excellence (EASE 6.0), an initiative by the Department of
Financial Services (DFS), Government of India.
44. Name the organisation that has recently (in July ‘23) introduced six new strategies under
the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) category.
1) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
3) Reserve Bank of India
4) Small Industries Development Bank of India
5) Association of Mutual Funds in India
Answer- 2) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
On 20 July 2023, the Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI), the regulator of the securities
market, through a circular allowed Asset Management Companies(AMC) to introduce six new
strategies under the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) category.
• Currently, mutual funds are restricted to offer only one scheme with ESG investing under the
thematic category for equity schemes.
• The six sub-categories to the ESG theme, namely exclusion, integration, best-in-class and
positive screening, impact investing, sustainable objectives, and transition-related investments.
i. SEBI introduced a more comprehensive framework for ESG rating called ‘BRSR Core’ (Business
Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting Core) to establish the basic criteria and metrics that
companies need to disclose and comply with to receive an ESG rating.
ii. SEBI has issued a mandate for ESG schemes, requiring them to invest a minimum of 65% of their
Assets Under Management (AUM) in listed entities(against present 80%) that provide assurance on
the BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting) Core.

45. In July 2023, India contributed USD _________ to the United Nations (UN) for promoting use of
Hindi language in the UN.
1) 3 million
2) 4 million
3) 2 million
4) 5 million
5) 1 million
Answer- 5) 1 million
Explanation:
India contributed USD 1 million as part of a voluntary contribution to the United Nations (UN)
towards expansion of usage of the Hindi language in the UN and to encourage inclusive dialogue and
understanding.
i. Ruchira Kamboj, Permanent Representative of India to the UN handed over a cheque of USD 1
million to Ms. Melissa Fleming, Under Secretary General of the UN Department of Global
Communications.
ii. Hindi@UN project, in collaboration with the UN Department of Public Information of the UN, was
launched in 2018, with the goal of increasing the public outreach of the UN in the Hindi language, and
spreading greater awareness about global issues among millions of Hindi-speaking people around the
world.
46. Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘23) launched “Resources Acquisition Centres” to
build-up Deposit Portfolio.
1) Bank of India
3) Indian Bank
5) Bank of Baroda
Answer- 3) Indian Bank
Explanation:
The Indian Bank, India’s 7th largest Public Sector Bank launched “Resources Acquisition Centre”
(RAC) to bolster its retail deposit business portfolio, which encloses Current Deposit, Savings Bank,
and Term Deposit accounts.
i. The bank plans to establish 20 RACs at Ultra Potential Centres in Phase-I to strengthen its deposit
portfolio. The inaugural ceremony of the first RAC took place in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
ii. The dedicated RAC team of responsive and digitally empowered relationship managers will focus
on Relationship Banking, aiming to increase existing client relationships and attract potential high-
value clients.
47. In July 2023, Indian Banks received Rs. _______ from the “Depositor Education and
Awareness” (DEA) Fund for unclaimed deposit settlement.
1) 6,231 Crore
2) 2,876 Crore
3) 5,729 Crore
4) 4,213 Crore
5) 3,567 Crore

Answer- 3) 5,729 Crore
Explanation:
On 24th July 2023, Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad, the Union Minister of State(MoS) for Finance Ministry,
announced that over the past five years Indian banks have been allocated a sum of Rs. 5,729 crore
from the “Depositor Education and Awareness” (DEA) Fund, as an effort to reunite unclaimed
deposits with their claimants.
• As of 31st March 2023, Rs. 36,185 crores is transferred from Public Sector Banks to DEA Fund
and Rs. 6,087 crores is transferred from Private banks as well.
i. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated the “100 Days 100 Pays” campaign, aiming to help
banks locate and settle the top 100 unclaimed deposits of each bank in every district across the
country within a 100-day timeframe.
ii. This campaign commenced on June 1, 2023, and is scheduled to conclude on September 8, 2023.
48. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) launched the Charity Fund For Cancer
Cure in partnership with the Indian Cancer Society (ICS) for the treatment of underprivileged
cancer patients.
1) ICICI Prudential Asset Management
2) HDFC Asset Management
3) Kotak Mahindra Asset Management
4) UTI Asset Management
5) Tata Asset Management
Answer- 2) HDFC Asset Management
Explanation:
HDFC Asset Management Company (HDFC AMC), investment manager to HDFC Mutual Fund (HDFC
MF), has launched its fourth fund the HDFC Charity Fund For Cancer Cure in partnership with the
Indian Cancer Society (ICS) for the treatment of underprivileged cancer patients.
The New Fund Offer (NFO) will open on July 28, 2023, and close on August 08, 2023. It is a closed-
ended income scheme and a Fixed Maturity Plan(FMP) with a tenure of 1,196 days.
49. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) launched its first equity Fund in the flexi-cap
category?
1) Bajaj Finserv Asset Management
4) HDFC Asset Management
5) Edelweiss Asset Management
Answer- 1) Bajaj Finserv Asset Management
Explanation:
Bajaj Finserv Asset Management launched its first equity Fund ‘Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund’ in the
flexi-cap category, an open-ended and dynamic equity scheme.
i. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens for subscription on July 24 and closes on 7th August 2023.
ii. Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Limited.
iii. Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund will follow an investment philosophy based on INQUBE – the Asset
Management Company (AMC)’s proprietary framework that adds the layer of behavioural finance to
the informational and quantitative edges.

50. Which country’s bank has recently (in July ‘23) joined the International Committee on
Credit Reporting (ICCR), a permanent structure of the World Bank?
1) Bank of Thailand
2) Bank of Hungary
3) Bank of Indonesia
4) Bank of Ghana
5) Bank of Israel
Answer- 5) Bank of Israel
Explanation:
The World Bank in June 2023 issued an official approval for the Bank of Israel to join the
International Committee on Credit Reporting (ICCR), a permanent structure of the World Bank,
constituting a unique worldwide committee on credit reporting.
About International Committee on Credit Reporting ICCR:
i. The World Bank (WB) with the support from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) created
and coordinated the ICCR in 2009.
ii. ICCR is the only recognized international standard setter and guideline issuer on credit reporting,
which includes representatives of central banks around the world and private financial regulators.
51. As of July 2023, __________ (Bank) topped the list of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) with the
highest lending of Rs 187,813 crore in FY23 to Corporations and Public Sector Undertakings
(PSUs) of States and Union Territories (UTs) for the 5th consecutive time.
1) Canara Bank
2) Bank of India
5) Bank of Baroda
Answer- 1) Canara Bank
Explanation:
According to the Parliamentary Questions and Answers data (Lok Sabha) on Outstanding Debt of
States and Union Territories (UTs), Canara Bank topped the list of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) with
the highest lending of Rs 187,813 crore in FY23 to Corporations and Public Sector Undertakings
(PSUs) of States and Union Territories (UTs) for the 5th consecutive time.
i. Canara Bank lending amount of ₹187,813 crore to government-backed entities, alone accounting for
over 45% of the total lending of all PSBs in the financial year 2022-2023(FY23).
ii. As per the RBI’s ‘State finances: A study of budgets of 2022-23’ report published in 2023, Union
Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman shared data on outstanding liabilities, highlighting that Tamil
Nadu(TN) has the highest amount of outstanding debt among all States and Union Territories in India,
at Rs 7.54-lakh crore (as per budget estimates for FY23).
ii. TN is followed by Uttar Pradesh (UP) at 7.10-lakh crore outstanding debt.
52. Which Co-operative Bank has recently (in July ‘23) received the restriction for poor
financial conditions from the Reserve Bank of India?
1) Bharat Co-operative Bank
2) Cosmos Co-operative Bank
3) Saraswat Co-operative Bank

4) National Co-operative Bank
5) Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank
Answer- 4) National Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
On 24th July 2023, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed business limitations on Bengaluru’s one of
the oldest banks, National Co-operative Bank Limited because of its poor declining financial
condition.
• Starting from July 24, 2023, the business restrictions will be in place for a duration of six
months and are subject to review.
i. The restrictions are imposed under the provision of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
ii. Depositors will be entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amount up to Rs 5 lakh from the
Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation(DICGC).
iii. Withdrawal limit is capped at Rs.50,000 per account.
53. Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘23) partnered with IBM India Private Limited to
co-create Digital Business Platform.
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Union Bank of India
5) Canara Bank
Answer- 3) Union Bank of India
Explanation:
Union Bank of India (UBI), one of the leading public sector bank (PSB) in India, partnered with IBM
India Private Limited to create a state-of-the-art Digital Business Platform, focusing on Omni-
channel experiences and data-driven hyper-personalization and a comprehensive financial services
superstore designed for seamless cross-selling and upselling.
i. This partnership promotes digital revolution in the banking industry and paves the way for a
brighter, more convenient future of banking services.
ii. Omni-Channel Experience ensures the flexibility of the customers to engage with the bank through
various channels, including mobile, online, and in-branch.
54. In July, 2023, a list of Coalition Greenwich’s (a division of CRISIL) Share and Quality
Leaders, and Greenwich Excellence Awards 2023 was released in which _________(Bank) has
overtaken the State Bank of India (SBI) as a top ranked bank in the 3 categories of Share and
Quality Leaders Award list.
1) Axis Bank
2) YES Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
On July 24, 2023, a list of Coalition Greenwich’s (a division of CRISIL) Share and Quality Leaders, and
Greenwich Excellence Awards 2023 was released in which HDFC Bank (among India’s local banks)

has overtaken the State Bank of India (SBI) as a top ranked bank in the 3 categories of Share and
Quality Leaders Award list.
• In the list of Greenwich Share Leader 2023(Large Corporate), HDFC Bank has overtaken State
Bank of India (SBI) and topped the list of Indian Large Corporate Banking Market Penetration –
Local Banks.
• ICICI Bank has topped the Indian Large Corporate Banking Quality – Local Banks and emerged
as the sole designation for Greenwich Quality Leader 2023(Large Corporate).
• In the list of Greenwich Share Leader 2023 (Middle Market), HDFC Bank has again topped the
list of Indian Middle Market Banking Market Penetration(Local Banks). The bank previously
topped the list in 2022.
• For the 6th year, Coalition Greenwich has recognized excellence in Indian corporate banking
through 2023 Greenwich Excellence Awards to identify the top-ranked banks in a series of
product and service categories.
• Citi won the Greenwich Excellence Awards 2023 under the Overall Digital Experience
category.
55. Which bank has recently (in July ‘23) launched SB NRE (Non-Resident External) Eve+, a
unique Non-Resident (NR) Saving Bank (SB) account scheme for Non-Resident Indian (NRI)
women?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) HDFC Bank
Answer- 3) Federal Bank
Explanation:
The Federal Bank Limited (the erstwhile Travancore Federal Bank Limited) launched a unique Non-
Resident (NR) Saving Bank (SB) account scheme, named SB NRE (Non-Resident External) Eve+
designed exclusively for the financial needs of Non-Resident Indian (NRI) women.
i. The scheme provides a variety of benefits geared at enhancing the financial journeys of the NRI
women.
ii. During the global virtual launch, the product theme as well as the prototype of the customised debit
was revealed and a debit card was presented to the first NRE Eve+ customer (Suni Paul) of the Federal
Bank.
iii. The release of NRE Eve+ Savings Account was announced at the ‘Nurses Day Out’ Event conducted
as part of Nikai Angel Awards 2023 held at the De Montfort University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(UAE) on 23rd July 2023.
56. Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘23) partnered with Dvara Kshetriya Gramin
Financial Services (KGFS) to enter into a co-lending partnership to provide business capital to
micro enterprises.
1) YES Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Axis Bank

5) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
Dvara Kshetriya Gramin Financial Services (KGFS), Chennai(Tamil Nadu) based Non-Banking
Financial Company (NBFC), and HDFC Bank Limited have entered into a co-lending partnership to
provide business capital to micro enterprises operating primarily in the unorganised sector, that have
limited access to formal sources of finance.
i. The partnership aligns with the Dvara KGFS’s 2023 Annual Operating Plan (AOP) looking to enable
credit for micro businesses across the 10 states that it serves.
ii. This partnership will increase Dvara KGFS’s capabilities in empowering the operations of micro
business in rural areas.
57. Which Life Insurance company has recently (in July ‘23) launched a protection-oriented life
insurance plan that offers life protection against Accidental Death and Accidental Disability
along with market-linked returns?
1) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company
2) HDFC Life Insurance Company
3) SBI Life Insurance Company
5) Max Life Insurance Company
Answer- 1) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company
Explanation:
On 24th July 2023, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited (ICICI Prudential Life),
launched ‘ICICI Pru Protect N Gain‘, a protection-oriented life insurance plan that offers life protection
against Accidental Death and Accidental Disability (Permanent disability due to accident) along with
market-linked returns.
i. The scheme offers the dual benefits of protection and long-term savings to achieve the fundamental
needs of customers.
ii. The product provides the opportunity to offer life insurance protection of up to 100 times the
annual premium and enables customers to maximise returns through 18 funds options spread across
equity and debt.
58. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Framework for Corporate
Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF), as of July 2023?
A) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) rolled out the Framework for Corporate
Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF) which aims to establish a Backstop Facility to
purchase investment-grade corporate debt securities.
B) Mutual Funds (MFs) will contribute 15 basis points (bps) of the specified debt Asset under
Management (AUM) to CDMDF.
C) SEBI mandates all non-individual Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to disclose their Legal
Entity Identifier (LEI) code to improve the quality and accuracy of financial data systems for
better risk management.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C

4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On July 27, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) rolled out the Framework for
Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF) which aims to establish a Backstop Facility to
purchase investment-grade corporate debt securities, enhance secondary market liquidity, and boost
confidence among the participants in the Corporate Debt Market during periods of stress.
• It complies with the Guarantee Scheme for Corporate Debt (GSCD) notified by the Ministry of
Finance on July 26, 2023.
• This information by SEBI was provided in the exercise of its powers conferred under Section
11 (1) of the SEBI Act, 1992, read with the provisions of regulations 77
of SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996, to protect the interest of investors in securities
and to promote the development of securities market.
i. Mutual Funds (MFs) will contribute 25 basis points (bps) of the specified debt Asset under
Management (AUM) to CDMDF. This will lead to a contribution of Rs 2,242 crore by MFs to CDMDF.
• Incremental contributions will be made by specified debt schemes as their AUM increases
every 6 months to maintain the 25 bps investment in CDMDF.
ii. SEBI mandates all non-individual Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to disclose their Legal Entity
Identifier (LEI) code to improve the quality and accuracy of financial data systems for better risk
management.
• Presently, FPIs are required to provide their LEI details in the Common Application Form
(CAF), used for registration, KYC (Know Your Customer) and account opening of FPIs on a
voluntary basis.
59. Name the new term assurance plan that has been recently (in July ‘23) launched by Life
Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to offer life cover with premium return.
1) Jeevan Labh
2) Jeevan Anand
3) Jeevan Kiran
4) Jeevan Umang
5) Jeevan Lakshya
Answer- 3) Jeevan Kiran
Explanation:
On 28th July 2023, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched a new term assurance plan
“Jeevan Kiran”, a non-linked, non-participating, individual, savings, and life Insurance plan that offers
a combination of protection and savings.
i. This policy will provide financial support to the family in case of unfortunate death of the life
assured during the policy term and returns the total premiums paid in case of survival till maturity.
ii. For policies with Regular Premium Payments, the “Sum Assured on Death” will be the highest of
Seven times the Annualised Premium (or) 105% of the “Total Premium Paid” up to the date of death
(or) Basic Sum Assured.
iii. For policies with Single Premium Payment, the “Sum Assured on Death” is determined as the
greater of 125% of the Single Premium (or) Basic Sum Assured.

60. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) launched ‘MoneySaver Export Account’ for Indian
exporters to save 50% on overseas bank transfers?
1) PhonePe
2) Razorpay
3) Paytm
4) Freecharge
5) BharatPe
Answer- 2) Razorpay
Explanation:
On 26th July 2023, Razorpay, a Finetech company announced the launch of its ‘MoneySaver Export
Account‘, built specifically for small and mid-size exporters by offering up to 50% savings on
international bank transfers for the Indian exporters. The facility allows exporters to open an account
in any country of their choice (over 160 countries).
i. The exporters receive international payments locally via the Razorpay platform such as FedWire,
Automated Clearing House (ACH) and more in order to save from high transfer costs, chargebacks and
payment failures.
ii. With the MoneySaver Export Account, Indian exporters can experience consistent wire transfer
from their international customers over 200 countries and have their funds settled directly in their
Indian bank accounts.
61. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the step taken by the
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), as of July 2023?
A) Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Ltd has been appointed as the “Lead Insurer” for the State
of Uttar Pradesh & Arunachal Pradesh by the Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority of India (IRDAI).
B) Liberty General Insurance Ltd was appointed as the Lead Insurer for Delhi by the IRDAI
under State Insurance plan.
C) Cholamandalam (Chola) MS General Insurance Company Ltd has been appointed ‘Lead
Insurer‘ for the state of West Bengal by the IRDAI.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Max Life Insurance Company Ltd (Max Life) has been appointed as the “Lead Insurer” for the State of
Uttar Pradesh (UP) by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). This
move is part of IRDAI’s state insurance plan to enhance financial awareness and insurance inclusion.
i. Max Life has also been appointed as the Lead Insurer for Arunachal Pradesh.
ii. Liberty General Insurance Ltd was appointed as the Lead Insurer for Delhi by the IRDAI under
State Insurance plan.
iii. Cholamandalam (Chola) MS General Insurance Company Ltd, a joint venture (JV) of the
Murugappa Group and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company Ltd, Japan, has been appointed ‘Lead
Insurer‘ for the state of West Bengal by the IRDAI in line with the its vision of “Insurance for All by

2047” (State Insurance Plan) to increase insurance awareness and penetration throughout West
Bengal.
62. Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘23) included by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in
the list of Scheduled Banks under Schedule II of RBI Act, 1934.
1) Mizuho Bank (Japan)
2) NongHyup Bank (South Korea)
3) Suncorp Bank (United Kingdom)
4) Commonwealth Bank (Australia)
5) Shinhan Bank (South Korea)
Answer- 2) NongHyup Bank (South Korea)
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a notification addressing all the banks regarding the inclusion of
‘NongHyup Bank’ in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
i. As per the RBI notification, NongHyup Bank has been officially included in the Second Schedule of
the RBI Act 1934 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III – Section 4).
ii. The notification informs all the banks about the addition of NongHyup Bank to the regulated list.
iii. NongHyup Bank (NH Bank), established in 2012, is a commercial bank headquartered in Seoul,
South Korea.
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

1. Which organisation has recently (in June ‘23) signed an MoU with the MIDAS (Manchester’s
Inward Investment Agency) and MAG (Manchester Airports Group) to set up the 1st launch pad
in the UK for Indian tech Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)?
1) Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
2) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
3) National Association of Software and Service Companies
4) Indian Economic Trade Organization
5) Confederation of Indian Industry
Answer- 3) National Association of Software and Service Companies
Explanation:
The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), the leading organisation
representing India’s technology industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
MIDAS (Manchester’s Inward Investment Agency) and MAG (Manchester Airports Group) to
establish first NASSCOM launch pad in the United Kingdom (UK) to promote innovation, investment,
and technological exchange between Greater Manchester (UK), and India.
i. Under this MoU, Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Indian tech companies seeking to
establish their presence in Greater Manchester (the UK) will have the opportunity to access 180 days
of rent-free office space within Manchester Airport’s premises.

2. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the United Nations Conference
on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s World Investment Report 2023(WIR 2023): Investing
in Sustainable Energy for All released in July 2023?
A) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Asia’s developing countries remained unchanged at USD
662 billion.
B) India and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) were the top recipients , with an
increase of 10% and 5% respectively.
C) The global flow of FDI declined by 10% to USD 1.3 trillion in 2022 & China topped the list of
top 20 host economies (FDI inflow) for 2022.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s “World
Investment Report 2023 (WIR 2023): Investing in Sustainable Energy for All”, Foreign Direct
Investment (FDI) in Asia’s developing countries remained unchanged at USD 662 billion.
i. India and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) were the top recipients , with an
increase of 10% and 5% respectively.
ii. The 2023 report stated that the global flow of FDI declined by 12% to USD 1.3 trillion in 2022.
iii. The United States of America (USA) topped the list of top 20 host economies (FDI inflow) for 2022
with USD 285 billion. For the USA, FDI flow declined by 26% compared to 2021.
• In 2022, FDI flows to developed countries as a group fell by 37% largely in Europe and North
America.
iv. China, the 2nd largest FDI recipient in the world, witnessed an increase of 5%.
3. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) developed the Threads app, a new text-based
microblogging platform?
1) Twitter
2) Microsoft Corporation
3) Google
4) IBM
5) Meta
Answer- 5) Meta
Explanation:
On 6th July 2023, Threads, an app launched as a new text-based microblogging platform, developed
by Facebook parent Meta for sharing text updates and joining public conversations.It is built by the
Instagram team,photo and video sharing social networking service owned by American company Meta
Platforms.
i. The new app is rolled out in 100 countries (currently unavailable in EU region) including India and
is available in iOS(iPhone Operating System) and Play Store.
ii. It is said to be the text-based version of Meta’s photo-sharing app Instagram.Thread users will need
an Instagram account to log in.

4. Which company has (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with the National Highways Authority of
India (NHAI) to provide technical services for road safety?
2) HG Infra Engineering
3) THDC India Limited
4) Afcons Infrastructure Limited
5) IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited
Answer- 3) THDC India Limited
Explanation:
On 4th July 2023, THDC India Limited (THDCIL), a Mini Ratna category-I company under National
Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) and a Schedule ‘A’ Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Highways Authority of India
(NHAI) at the NHAI headquarters in New Delhi, Delhi to provide technical services as the technical
consultant.
• The collaboration aims to enhance road safety in the National Highway, by addressing the
risks associated with landslides.
i. THDCIL will be responsible for assessing landslide susceptibility areas and recommending
mitigation measures for vulnerable slopes between Udhampur and Ramban in Jammu and Kashmir on
NH(National Highway) 44.
5. Which country has recently (in July ‘23) partnered with India to launch trade transactions in
Rupees to reduce the dependency on the US dollar?
1) Nepal
2) Bhutan
3) Bangladesh
4) Sri Lanka
5) Maldives
Answer- 3) Bangladesh
Explanation:
In a significant move aimed at strengthening trade and reducing dependency on the US dollar,
Bangladesh and India have initiated transactions in Rupees as India is the top export destination
for Bangladesh in Asia.
• This marks the first time Bangladesh has engaged in bilateral trade with a foreign country
outside the realm of the US dollar. The exchange rate is based on Market Demand.
i. The two countries have agreed to start settling trade in Rupees initially, and then gradually in Taka
as the trade gap between the two countries decreases. This is because Bangladesh imports more from
India (USD 13.69 billion) than exports to India (USD 2 billion).
ii. The transaction costs in trade with India would reduce with the introduction of the Taka (Currency
of Bangladesh)-Rupee dual currency card which was about to be launched in September 2023.

6. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) signed a Technical Assistance and Licence
Agreement (TALA) with General Electric Technology GmbH Switzerland (GE) for gas turbines
technology.
1) Bharat Electronics Limited
2) Bharat Dynamics Limited
3) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
5) GAIL (India) Limited
Answer- 3) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Explanation:
In July 2023, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) signed a Technical Assistance and Licence
Agreement (TALA), an extension agreement of its Gas Turbines (GTs) technology, with General
Electric Technology GmbH Switzerland (GE) at BHEL Corporate Office in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. Under this extension Agreement, BHEL gained better access and enhanced rights for existing/
uprated and new Gas Turbine models.
ii. As per the agreement, BHEL shall also be able to supply GTs with fuel blends viz. Hydrogen,
Methanol, Syngas etc. and in hybrid configuration contributing towards accelerating the energy
transition in India.
7. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) won a contract worth Rs 800 crore to supply
defence vehicles to the Indian army?
1) Tata Motors Limited
2) Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
5) Ashok Leyland Limited
Answer- 5) Ashok Leyland Limited
Explanation:
Ashok Leyland Limited, a part of Hinduja Group, has won a contract worth Rs 800 crore to supply
defence vehicles to the Indian army.
i. The contract includes the procurement of the field artillery tractor (FAT 4×4) and the gun towing
vehicle (GTV 6×6).
ii. The FAT 4×4 and GTV 6×6 are specialised vehicles employed by the artillery for towing light and
medium guns, respectively. Both these platforms were apparently featured in the initial positive
indigenisation list announced by the government of India.
iii. The vehicles will be delivered over the next 12 months to meet the requirements of the Indian
Army.
8. In July 2023, Asian Development Bank (ADB) retained India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
growth forecast at ________ in FY2023.
1) 5.5%
2) 6.4%
3) 6.7%
4) 5.9%
5) 6.0%

Answer- 2) 6.4%
Explanation:
Asian Development Outlook (ADO) July 2023: Robust Growth with Moderating Inflation published by
the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has retained India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth
forecast at 6.4% in FY2023 and 6.7% in FY2024, as projected in ADO April 2023.
• The inflation projection for India in FY2023 is reduced slightly from 5.0% in ADO April 2023 to
4.9% and maintained at 4.5% in FY2024.
• This is driven by continued domestic demand that supports India’s recovery.
• The growth in South Asia is projected at 5.5% in 2023 and 6.1% in 2024.
i. Inflation in developing Asia is forecast at 3.6% for FY2023, compared with an April 2023 forecast of
4.2%. The inflation outlook for 2024 is raised to 3.4% from an earlier estimate of 3.3%.
9. Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘23) crossed USD 100 Billion Valuation and emerged
as the World’s 7th largest lender.
1) Deutsche Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) China Construction Bank
4) Citigroup
5) Morgan Stanley
Explanation:
On 14th July 2023, following its reverse merger with its parent company, Housing Development
Finance Corporation (HDFC) limited, HDFC Bank crossed the USD 100 billion market
capitalization(m-cap) and traded at a market value of around USD 152 billion.
i. With this, HDFC Bank has emerged as the World’s 7th largest lender, moving ahead of Bank of
China ( and Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs.
ii. HDFC bank has entered the list of the world’s top 10 banks by market capitalization. JPMorgan
Chase (USD 438 billion) tops the list followed by Bank of America at 2nd (USD 232 billion) and ICBC at
3rd (USD 224 billion).
10. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with Avaada Group to
invest Rs 20,000 crore over 5 Years.
1) Power Finance Corporation Ltd
2) NTPC Limited
3) REC Limited
4) GAIL India Limited
Answer- 3) REC Limited
Explanation:
On July 20, 2023, Avaada Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with REC Limited
(formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited) under which the latter will invest Rs 20,000
crore in Avaada Group over the next five years.
• This MoU was inked on the sidelines of the 4th meeting of the G20(Group of 20) Energy
Transition Working Group (ETWG) in Goa.

i. Avaada will utilize this investment in leading innovative renewable energy projects across India
which include green hydrogen and its derivatives, solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing, and an
assortment of solar, wind, and hybrid projects.
ii. The MoU also aligns with the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and the Green Hydrogen Mission, to
drive India’s energy transition growth.
11. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) signed MoUs with Gabriel Power and
Energy Private Ltd (Gabriel Power) and CoRover Private Limited for the power and energy
sectors & Artificial Intelligence (AI) -based conversational solutions.
1) BEML Limited
Answer- 4) Bharat Electronics Limited
Explanation:
On 19th July 2023, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking
(PSU) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Gabriel
Power and Energy Private Ltd (Gabriel Power) and CoRover Private Limited to leverage
opportunities across the power and energy sectors and Artificial Intelligence (AI) -based
conversational solutions respectively.
i. The strategic MoUs, aims to boost the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (‘self-reliant India’) initiative and
Government of India’s vision of a Digital India.
ii. The collaboration focuses on supporting the commitment of the two companies to the ’Make in
India‘ initiative by enhancing indigenous manufacturing capabilities and establishing India as a
leading global manufacturing hub for advanced power and energy solutions.
12. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its ‘July 2023 World Economic Outlook (WEO)
Update Near-Term Resilience, Persistent Challenges‘ projected a growth rate of ________ for
India in 2023.
1) 5.7%
2) 6.1%
3) 5.9%
4) 6.3%
5) 6.6%
Answer- 2) 6.1%
Explanation:
On July 25, 2023, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its ‘July 2023 World Economic Outlook
(WEO) Update- Near-Term Resilience, Persistent Challenges‘ projected a growth rate of 6.1% for
India in 2023, which is a 0.2 percentage point upward revision compared with the April projection of
5.9%.
i. This shows a stronger-than-expected growth in the Q4 of 2022 driven by robust domestic
investment.
ii. For 2024, it remained at 6.3%, as projected in April 2023 WEO Update. India grew at 7.2% in 2022.
iii. As per Calendar Year, India’s growth projections are 6.6% in 2023 and 5.8% in 2024.

13. Which Government agency/ regulating body has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with
the Kerala Startup Mission(KSUM) to support Fintech and Techfin firms?
1) International Financial Services Centres Authority
3) Small Industries Development Bank of India
4) Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited
5) Reserve Bank of India
Answer- 1) International Financial Services Centres Authority
Explanation:
Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) and the International Financial Services Centres Authority
(IFSCA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for stronger support to budding fintech
and techfin firms through increased capital and a wider global network in the next three years.
i. The MoU was signed between KSUM Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Anoop Ambika and IFSCA Chief
Technology Officer Joseph Joshy at the Integrated Startup Complex in Kalamassery, Kerala.
ii. The MoU seeks input relating to the fintech industry and collaborates on global hackathons,
education programs.
iii. The MoU allows KSUM & IFSCA to hold symposia, webinars, and conferences for the growth of
fintech at IFSC in GIFT (Gujarat International Financial Tec-City) of Gandhinagar, Gujarat to know
about the global trend.
14. According to the State Bank of India’s (SBI) Ecowrap report dated on 27th July 2023, India
is set to become the world 3rd Largest Economy in _________ (year).
1) 2027
2) 2028
3) 2029
4) 2030
5) 2026
Answer- 1) 2027
Explanation:
According to the State Bank of India’s (SBI) economic research report Ecowrap dated on 27th July
2023, India is set to become the world 3rd Largest Economy in 2027(Financial Year 2028) based on
actual Gross domestic product (GDP) data as on March 2023.
• India currently ranks 5th in the world’s largest economy, accounting for 3.4% of global GDP.
The United States of America (USA) ranks 1st in the Top 5 followed by China.
• As per the report, India will surpass both Japan and Germany in 2027 if it develops at the
present current rate of growth.
• The report also states that India’s GDP is expected to grow by more than 8% in the first
Quarter of Financial Year 2024 (8.1-8.2%).
• Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh set to break the $500 billion mark in 2027 (or FY28).
15. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with the BITS Goa
Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Society (BGIIES) to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)
technologies for Shipbuilding.
1) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
2) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

4) Cochin Shipyard Limited
5) Goa Shipyard Limited
Answer- 5) Goa Shipyard Limited
Explanation:
On 26th July 2023, the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Undertaking
(CPSU), under the Ministry of Defence(MoD), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
the BITS Goa Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Society (BGIIES, Goa) to drive innovation
and progress in the shipbuilding and defence industry using cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI)
technologies.
i. The MoU was signed in the presence of P Ravindran, General Manager (Production), GSL, and Suman
Kundu, President BGIIES in Vasco da Gama, Goa.
ii. BGIIES is a registered Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 based in Birla Institute of
Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Zuarinagar, Goa.
16. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with Indian Railway
Finance Corporation (IRFC) to collaborate & develop rail infrastructure projects.
1) Amtek Railcar Industries
2) RailTel Corporation of India Limited
3) Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
4) Engineers India Limited
5) RITES Limited
Answer- 5) RITES Limited
Explanation:
RITES Limited (formerly known as Rail India Technical and Economic Service Limited), a Miniratna
(Category-I) and Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways,
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) to
explore possibilities of mutual collaboration in the railway eco-system and the transport
infrastructure sector.
i. As part of the MoU, RITES will offer consultancy and advisory services and help in finding out the
financial and technical viability of projects, while IRFC will provide financial services to
projects/institutions that have got backward and or forward linkages with the Railways.
MoU’s AND AGREEMENTS

1. In June 2023, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with the Mazagon Dock
Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) for the Medium Refit with Life Certification (MRLC) of the Indian
Navy Ship (INS) ____________.
1) INS Arihant
2) INS Sindhughosh
3) INS Sindhukesari
4) INS Sindhuvijay
5) INS Shankush
Answer- 5) INS Shankush

Explanation:
On 30th June 2023, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with the Mazagon Dock
Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) for the Medium Refit with Life Certification (MRLC) of the Indian Navy
Ship “INS Shankush”, a SubSurface Killer (SSK) Class of Submarine.
i. The cost of the overall contract is Rs.2725 crore and the delivery of the Submarine post-MRLC will
be in 2026.
ii. Under this contract, INS Shankush, a submarine belonging to the SSK Class, will undergo
comprehensive renovation and life certification at MDL’s facility in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Note: INS Shankush belongs to the Shishumar class of Submarines and has a speed of 22 knots.
2. Which company has recently (in July’ 23) signed an MoU with Indian Navy (IN) and Indian
Coast Guard (ICG) to set up a Naval gallery at National Maritime Heritage Complex (NHMC)?
1) Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd
2) Shipping Corporation of India
3) Hooghly Dock & Ports Engineers Ltd
4) Sagarmala Development Company Ltd
5) Indian Port Global Ltd
Answer- 1) Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd
Explanation:
On 2nd July 2023, The Indian Navy (IN) and Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has signed an Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd (IPRCL) in Gandhinagar,
Gujarat, to set up a Naval gallery at National Maritime Heritage Complex (NHMC).
i. The MoU aims at Planning, Development, Construction, and Commissioning of Gallery No.6, based on
the theme, “Evolution of Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard” in Phase 1A of this Project.
ii. This MoU has been signed by Commandant PV Gopal, Project Officer, NMHC, Indian Coast Guard
(ICG) and AK Gupta, Managing Director(MD), Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd.
3. Which country has recently (in July ‘23) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with
India for the development of the Integrated Mast UNIted COmbined Radio aNtenna (UNICORN)
- NORA-50?
1) Australia
2) Japan
3) Germany
4) Indonesia
5) Singapore
Answer- 2) Japan
Explanation:
India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) for the development of the Integrated
Mast UNIted COmbined Radio aNtenna (UNICORN) - NORA-50, a unique horn-shaped dome that
houses the antennas for tactical data link, TACAN (Tactical Air Navigation System), and
communications, aiming to reduce radar cross-section (RCS) and enhance operational capabilities.
• The MoC brings strategic partnership between two countries in the field of defence
Technology.

i. TACAN is a vital navigation tool in military aviation by providing accurate aircraft placement,
particularly in difficult operational settings, and contributing to the overall safety and effectiveness of
military missions.
4. Which organisation has recently (in July ‘23 signed an MoU with the Directorate General of
Civil Aviation (DGCA) to enhance cooperation in the areas of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
and innovative air mobility?
1) Federal Air Transport Agency
2) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
3) International Civil Aviation Organization
4) Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency
5) General Civil Aviation Authority
Answer- 2) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
Explanation:
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), aviation regulator of India has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA),
aviation regulator of Europe, to enhance cooperation in the areas of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(UAS) and innovative air mobility.
i. The MoU focuses on cooperation in the areas of development of certification standards,
environmental standards and related requirements for the certification and use of unmanned aircraft
systems and innovative air mobility operations.
ii. This encloses aspects such as licensing of personnel, training, air traffic management and
infrastructure, including the establishment of standards and services for Unmanned Aircraft System
Traffic Management (UTM).
5. Which country has recently (in July ‘23) signed a protocol document with India to extend the
MoU on Cooperation in Personnel Management and Public Administration for another five
years (till 2028)?
1) Australia
2) Singapore
3) Maldives
4) Philippines
5) Indonesia
Answer- 2) Singapore
Explanation:
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel,
Public Grievances and Pensions(MoPPG &P), and the Public Service Division, of the Republic of
Singapore have signed a protocol document to extend the current Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) on Cooperation in Personnel Management and Public Administration for another five years till
2028.
i. The MoU aims to strengthen the partnership between India and Singapore public services.
ii. The activities that are covered under the MoU include cooperation in the areas of Administrative
Reforms & Public Sector Transformation, Public Service Delivery, Leadership and Talent
Development, E-Governance, Capacity Building and Training.

6. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with Voyager Space to explore
launch and deployment opportunities for small satellites orbited by Small Satellite Launch
Vehicle (SSLV) and Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)?
1) Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited
2) Dhruva Space Private Limited
3) AgniKul Cosmos Private Limited
4) NewSpace India Limited
5) Bellatrix Aerospace Limited
Answer- 4) NewSpace India Limited
Explanation:
Voyager Space, a global leader in space exploration, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), under Department of
Space (DOS) and the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
i. The MoU aims to foster collaboration in spacecraft launch and deployment opportunities on-board
NSIL’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) and Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
ii. Voyager Space and NSIL will engage in joint research and development efforts to explore the use of
space qualified components from NSIL.
7. Which state government has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with six industries for the
mangrove plantation over 3000 hectares of land, under the MISHTI scheme?
1) West Bengal
2) Gujarat
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Maharashtra
5) Odisha
Answer- 2) Gujarat
Explanation:
On 6th July 2023, The government of Gujarat signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
six industries for the mangrove plantation over 3000 hectares of land, under the MISHTI
(Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) scheme.
• The objective of these agreements were to increase the mangrove plantation cover along the
coastline of Gujarat.
i. The 6 MoUs were signed with Digvijay Cement Limited, Nayara Energy Limited, RSPL Limited, Tata
Chemicals Society for Rural Development, Cairn Oil and Gas (Vedanta Limited) and Reliance
Industries Limited (RIL).
8. In July 2023, Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Defence, launched the National Cadet Corps
(NCC) Integrated Software (NIS), a single window interactive software for Cadets, in New Delhi,
Delhi.
During the event, which bank has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with NCC to open zero
balance accounts for all NCC Cadets?
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Indian Bank

Answer- 2) State Bank of India
Explanation:
On 7th July 2023, Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Defence, launched the National Cadet Corps (NCC)
Integrated Software (NIS), a single window interactive software for Cadets, in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. During the event, NCC and State Bank of India (SBI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) to open zero balance accounts for all NCC Cadets with debit card, cheque book & passbook
facility under the “Pahli Udaan” scheme, SBI savings account for minors.
ii. NIS, designed on the ‘Entry to Exit Model’, was developed in partnership with Bhaskaracharya
Institute for Space Applications and Geo Informatics (BISAG).
Note: About 5 lakh Cadets will be benefitted by this MoU every year.
9. Which country’s Electoral Tribunal (ET) has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with the
Election Commission of India (ECI) to establish an institutional framework for their ongoing
cooperation in the field of Election Management and Administration?
1) Seychelles
2) Maldives
3) Panama
4) Madagascar
5) Mauritius
Answer- 3) Panama
Explanation:
On 7th July 2023, the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Electoral Tribunal (ET) of Panama
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an institutional framework for their
ongoing cooperation in the field of Election Management and Administration.
i. The MoU was signed in Panama City, Panama during the interaction between the 3 member ECI
delegation led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Rajiv Kumar and Alfredo Juncá
Wendehake, Presiding Magistrate, ET of Panama, Eduardo Valdes Escoffery, 1st vice presidential
magistrate and Luis A. Guerra Morales, 2nd vice presidential magistrate, ET of Panama.
ii. During the meet, they discussed strengthening collaboration and knowledge exchange between the
two Election Management Bodies (EMBs).
10. Which company/NGO has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with Bureau of Water Use
Efficiency (BWUE), National Water Mission (NWM) to improve water use efficiency?
1) Supreme Industries
2) Prince Pipes and Fittings Pvt. Ltd
3) Indian Plumbing Skills Council
4) Finolex Industries
5) Indian Plumbing Association
Answer- 5) Indian Plumbing Association
Explanation:
On 7th July 2023, the Bureau of Water Use Efficiency (BWUE), under the National Water Mission
(NWM) of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) towards achieving a water-positive India by improving water
use efficiency.

i. The MoU aims to create awareness & promote rain water harvesting structures, low flow fixtures &
sanitary ware, treatment of grey & black water (5Rs: Reduce –Recycle- Reuse-Replenish-Respect),
water audit of built environment.
ii. The Bureau of Water Use Efficiency (BWUE) has been set up under the Implementation of NWM by
the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD &
GR),Ministry of Jal Shakti.
11. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an ‘Teaming Agreement'(TA) with
Spain based shipbuilder Navantia to build 6 advanced diesel-electric submarines for the Indian
Navy.
1) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd
2) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd
3) Cochin Shipyard Ltd
5) Goa Shipyard Hindustan Shipyard Ltd
Answer- 4) Larsen & Toubro Ltd
Explanation:
On 10th July 2023, Spain’s shipbuilder Navantia and engineering major Larsen & Toubro Ltd
(L&T), India signed an ‘Teaming Agreement'(TA) in Delhi to jointly bid for a Rs. 43,000-crore (4.8
billion euros) project to build 6 advanced diesel-electric submarines for the Indian Navy.
• The TA was signed for the purpose of submission of a techno-commercial bid for the Indian
Navy’s Project 75 (India) or P75 (I), a military acquisition initiative and submarine programme
affiliated to India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) .
• This agreement follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between L&T and
Navantia on 11th April 2023 in Madrid, Spain to bid for the Indian Navy’s P75 (I).
• Under the agreement, Navantia will design the P75(I) submarines based on its S80 class. The
first S80 submarine, launched in 2021, is undergoing sea trials and will be delivered to the
Spanish Navy by end 2023.
12. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) signed a contract with the Ministry of
Defence (MoD) for procurement of 2 Dornier Aircraft for Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
1) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
3) Airnetz Aviation Private Limited
4) Aroon Aviation Services Private Limited
Answer- 1) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Explanation:
On 7th July 2023, Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(HAL) for procurement of 2 Dornier Aircraft for Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The overall cost is Rs
458.87 crore along with associated Engineering Support package.
i. The aircraft will be procured under the Buy (Indian) Category in New Delhi, Delhi in line with the
Aatmanirbhar Bharat policy.
Note- The Dornier aircraft are being indigenously manufactured at HAL (Transport Aircraft Division),
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh under “Make in India” initiative.

13. Which state/UT government has recently (in July ‘23) signed an ‘Ultra Mega Project‘
agreement with Gogoro Inc. to set up USD 1.5 billion smart battery infrastructure?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Delhi
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Gogoro Inc. (Gogoro), a Taiwanese-based battery-swapping service provider and two-wheeler
manufacturer and the Maharashtra Government entered into an ‘Ultra Mega Project‘ agreement to
invest more than USD 1.5 billion over the next 8 years to manufacture Electric Vehicles (EVs), smart
battery packs and battery swap stations across Maharashtra.
i. In the 1st phase of the eight-year project, Gogoro will invest more than USD 500 million for
manufacturing vehicles and another USD 1 billion for smart battery infrastructure deployment which
will be supported by financial incentives and reimbursements by Maharashtra.
ii. On 5th July 2023, Taiwan announced its plans to expand its official presence in India by
establishing its third and new representative office “Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC)” in
Mumbai, Maharashtra aimed at expanding overall cooperation between India and Taiwan.
14. Name the state government that has recently (in July ‘23) signed a series of MoUs with the
NTPC Limited to enhance power infrastructure and clean energy generation.
1) West Bengal
2) Odisha
3) Meghalaya
4) Mizoram
5) Assam
Answer- 3) Meghalaya
Explanation:
The Government of Meghalaya and NTPC Limited, a leading energy conglomerate signed a series of
Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at boosting the power infrastructure and clean energy
generation in Meghalaya.
i. The agreement includes Power Portfolio Management Services (PMS) for Meghalaya Discom, setting
up of Pump Storage Power Plants (PSPs), and implementation of Floating Solar projects across
Meghalaya.
ii. It also aims at enhancing power portfolio management of Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited
(MeECL) by a team of professionals and expertise of the NTPC.
15. In July 2023, Ministry of Textile signed an MoU with the Gujarat Government for setting up
Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in
____________(district of Gujarat).
1) Junagadh
2) Ahmedabad
3) Gandhinagar
4) Jamnagar

5) Navsari
Answer- 5) Navsari
Explanation:
On 13th July 2023, the Ministry of Textile, Government of India (GoI) signed an Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat Government for setting up Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated
Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Vansi village, Jalalpore Taluka in Navsari District,
Gujarat.
• The PM MITRA Park in Vansi is inspired by the 5F vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi:
Farm to Fibre to Fabric to Fashion to Foreign.
• This was the 7th PM MITRA Park under the union government announcement to set up seven
textile clusters in seven states.
i. The park will be built through a Special Purpose Vehicle with 51% equity from Gujarat and 49%
from the centre.
ii. The Gujarat government announced that the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC)
will build the PM Mitra Park on 1142 acres of land in Vansi-Borsi, Navsari district, Gujarat.
16. Name the state government that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with Credit
Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE), Paytm and Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to enable collateral-free loans to MSMEs.
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) West Bengal
5) Goa
Answer- 5) Goa
Explanation:
On 13th July 2023, the Goa government signed 3 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with
Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE), Paytm and Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
• The MoUs focus on supporting Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSMEs), enable digital
payments in Goa government departments and to contribute to effective policy-making.
i. The MoUs signed with the CGTMSE aims to administer the Goa Credit Guarantee Scheme, also
known as the Mukhyamantri Saral Udyog Sahayya Yojana, within Goa to offer credit guarantees which
provide easy access to financial assistance to MSMEs in Goa.
ii. The MoU with Paytm, a leading digital payments company, was signed to facilitate digital payments
across various government departments.
iii. The MoU with the ICAI was signed to collaborate in capacity building, research, policy-making
assistance, consulting, and other activities of Goa government through the experts of ICAI.
17. Which organisation has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with the Absolute® to jointly
strengthen the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?
1) Food and Agricultural Organisation India
2) United Nations Development Programme India
3) International Fund for Agriculture Development
4) United Nations Environment Programme India

5) World Food Programme India
Answer- 2) United Nations Development Programme India
Explanation:
On 17th July 2023, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India and Absolute®, a
bioscience company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly strengthen the
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Government of India’s crop insurance scheme under the
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) and enhance the strength of the farmers.
i. To boost the implementation of the PMFBY and the Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance
Scheme (RWBCIS) by building technical capabilities of the scheme and digitising service delivery of
crop insurance and agricultural credit processes to increase reach and uptake of the schemes.
18. Name the state government that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with OneWeb to
set up India’s First Private ‘Satellite Network Portal Site’.
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Kerala
4) Odisha
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Gujarat
Explanation:
On 19th July 2023, the Gujarat government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
OneWeb, a London-based Company, and Gujarat Government’s Department of Science and
Technology, for setting up India’s First Private ‘Satellite Network Portal Site’ in Gujarat.
i. This project under Digital India, aims to provide affordable internet access to villages, district
panchayats, local administrative bodies, government departments, and other entities throughout
India.
ii. OneWeb will establish one of the two private ‘satellite network portal sites’ in two villages in Jotana
taluka of Mehsana district of Gujarat.
iii. The satellite network portal in Katosan and Tejpura, Jotana taluka, Gujarat, is scheduled to launch
in 2023 with an estimated cost of over Rs. 100 crores for its Phase-1.
19. Which organisation has recently (in July ‘23) signed a Memorandum of Association (MoA)
with the India Chamber of Business and Commerce (India Chamber) to promote India as Global
Hub in Healthcare Manufacturing?
1) National Institute of Mental Health
2) National Health Authority
3) Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation
4) Indian Council of Medical Research
5) WHO India
Answer- 4) Indian Council of Medical Research
Explanation:
On July 20, 2023, India Chamber of Business and Commerce (India Chamber), and Indian Council of
Medical Research (ICMR) have signed an Memorandum of Association (MoA) to promote India as
global Hub in healthcare manufacturing and delivery, and to build a strong healthcare ecosystem for
the future and attract investments in the healthcare sector.

i. The agreement is in the line with creating Institutional arrangement for India Health Dialogue- A
national flagship initiative led by India Chamber of Business and Commerce in partnership with ICMR,
IMA (Indian Medical Association) and Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (M/o MSME) to
transforming healthcare and establishing India-led global supply chain networks.
ii. The partnership promotes international collaborations in innovation and technology, academia-
industry partnerships, capacity building, and new innovations in healthcare.
20. Name the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU
with Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) to work together to expand awareness and
knowledge on international affairs and Indian foreign policy.
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Kharagpur
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Guwahati
5) IIT Bombay
Answer- 4) IIT Guwahati
Explanation:
On 19th July 2023, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G), Assam signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), to work together to expand
awareness and knowledge on international affairs and Indian foreign policy.
i. The MoU was signed between Professor Parameswar Krishnan Iyer, Officiating Director, IIT
Guwahati, and Ambassador Vijay Thakur Singh, Director-General, ICWA. The agreement will be valid
for a period of 3 years.
ii. The MoU aims to address the challenges and opportunities in the global arena and shared vision of
‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’.
21. Name the organisation that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with the Bruhat
Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to develop the infrastructure of Bengaluru, Karnataka.
1) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
4) World Design Organisation
5) World Bank
Answer- 4) World Design Organisation
Explanation:
On 24th July 2023, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the administrative body of the
Greater Bengaluru metropolitan area & the 4th Largest Municipal Corporation in India, signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Canada-based international non-governmental
organisation, World Design Organisation (WDO), to offer suggestions and guidance on the ways to
improve the infrastructure of Bengaluru(Karnataka).
i. The MoU was signed as a part of the ‘Brand Bengaluru’ initiative.
ii. The objective of the pact is to give a new look to the Bengaluru city, focussing on areas under the
jurisdiction of Bengaluru Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (BMRDA) from the municipal
areas.

iii. The MoU was signed by David Kusuma, President, WDO and Tushar Giri Nath, Commissioner,
BBMP.
22. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with India AI to foster
collaboration in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emerging Technologies.
1) IBM
2) Google
3) Oracle Corporation
4) Meta India
5) Microsoft India
Answer- 4) Meta India
Explanation:
On July 26, 2023, India AI and Meta India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster
collaboration in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emerging Technologies.
i. India AI is an Independent Business Unit (IBD) under Digital India Corporation (DIC) of the Ministry
of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
ii. The partnership will promote social inclusion, enhance government service delivery, and drive
innovation using large language models, Generative AI, cognitive systems, and translation models.
iii. The Objectives of the MoU to establish a framework for collaboration and cooperation between
both entities in the field of AI & Emerging Technologies & to make Meta’s open-source AI models
available for use by the Indian AI ecosystem.
23. Name the state Government that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with Walmart
and Flipkart to support the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
1) Maharashtra
2) Telangana
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Kerala
Explanation:
On 25th July 2023, Walmart and Flipkart signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
government of Telangana to support the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in
Telangana.
i. The MoU was signed between Swasti, the programme partner for Walmart Vriddhi Supplier
Development Program (Walmart Vriddhi) in India and Industries and Commerce Department of
Telangana.
ii. The objective of the MoU is to facilitate the development of local MSMEs towards accessing a wider
domestic marketspace, support online retail and enable sustained growth and commercialisation.
iii. Under this MoU, Walmart will offer training and support to MSMEs to digitise their capacity
building to get greater access to supply chains.

24. Name the state government that has recently (in July ‘23) signed a Memorandum of
Agreement (MoA) with Tata Technologies Limited to transform Industrial Training Institutes
(ITIs) into Industry 4.0 Tech Hub.
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) West Bengal
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Odisha
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Tata Technologies Limited, a global product engineering company, signed a 10-year Memorandum
of Agreement (MoA) with the Department of Skill Development, Technical Education and
Employment, Government of Chhattisgarh to transform 36 government-owned Industrial Training
Institutes (ITIs) in Chhattisgarh into Industry 4.0 technology hub. The total cost of the project is Rs
1188.36 crore.
i. The MoA was signed in the presence of Bhupesh Baghel, Chief Minister(CM) of Chhattisgarh.
ii. Tata Technologies is collaborating with 20 global industry partners to upgrade the ITIs which will
offer 6 new trades and 23 new short-term courses that cater to Industry 4.0 demands.
25. Which country’s Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has
recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with India's Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY) to share India stack?
1) Indonesia
2) Papua New Guinea
3) Australia
4) New Zealand
5) United Kingdom
Answer- 2) Papua New Guinea
Explanation:
On July 28, 2023, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), India; and the
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) of the Papua New Guinea, signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on sharing INDIA STACK i.e., successful digital solutions
implemented at population scale, in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. This MoU was a follow-up to the 1st Global DPI (Digital Public Infrastructures) Summit organized by
MeitY on June 12-13, 2023 in Pune, Maharashtra.
Note: India Stack is a set of digital infrastructure components that enable the delivery of various
digital services to Indian citizens by utilizing Aadhaar, eSign, Digilocker, and Unified Payments
Interface (UPI).
26. Name the state government that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with the United
Kingdom (UK) governments to set up a botanical garden & green rating framework for
industrial de-carbonization.
1) Maharashtra
2) Telangana
3) Andhra Pradesh

4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
On 27th July 2023, the Tamil Nadu (TN) and United Kingdom (UK) governments signed a
Memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Chennai, TN during the 4th G20 Environment & Climate
Sustainability Working Group(ECSWG) Meeting to set up a botanical garden and also envisages
launching projects to conserve mangroves, forests and wetlands, besides releasing a green rating
framework for industrial de-carbonization in TN.
i. UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT’s) mangrove project was launched by
Therese Coffey, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the UK.
ii. The project demonstrates how community MRV (Measuring, Reporting and Verification) can be
codesigned, co produced and implemented through inclusive community-based mechanisms.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

1. In June 2023, the Government of India (GoI) extended the tenure of Brajendra Navnit as
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the __________ (organisation) by 9 months
(upto March 31, 2024).
2) World Trade Organization
3) World Health Organization
4) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Answer- 2) World Trade Organization
Explanation:
On 28th June 2023, the Government of India (GoI) extended the tenure of Brajendra Navnit as
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the World Trade Organization (WTO) by 9
months beyond 28th June 2023 and upto March 31, 2024 or until further orders.
i. The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) chaired by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India,
has approved the proposal of Department of Commerce for extension in tenure of foreign deputation
of Brajendra Navnit
ii. He has served at various leadership roles at district and state level in Tamil Nadu and also serve the
GoI at New Delhi, Delhi .
2. Who has been recently (in June ‘23) appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister (CM) of
Chhattisgarh?
1) Dushyant Chautala
2) Keshav Prasad Maurya
3) Brajesh Pathak
4) TS Singh Deo
5) Yanthungo Patton
Answer- 4) TS Singh Deo

Explanation:
Senior Congress leader and Chhattisgarh health minister TS Singh Deo, 70 has been appointed as the
state’s deputy chief minister(CM), by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge at the Congress
headquarters in Delhi.
i. Also known as modern-day Maharaja, Tribhuvaneshwar Saran Singh Deo (TS Singh Deo) is the
titular Maharaja of Chhattisgarh’s Surguja, was first elected as a member of the state’s legislative
Assembly in 2008.
3. In June 2023, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the re-
appointment of Tushar Mehta as ___________ with effect from 1st July 2023 for a period of three
years.
1) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
2) Attorney General of India
3) Solicitor General of India
4) Secretary of Law Commission of India
5) Joint Secretary of Law Commission of India
Answer- 3) Solicitor General of India
Explanation:
On 30th June 2023, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the re-appointment
of Tushar Mehta as Solicitor General of India (SGI) with effect from 1st July 2023 for a period of three
years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
• This is the 2nd extension granted to Mehta by the government of India.
i. The ACC also approved the re-appointment of 6 Additional Solicitors General (ASG) for the Supreme
Court of India for a period of 3 years namely:
• Vikram Banerjee, K.M. Nataraj as Additional SGI with effect from 1st July 2023; Balbir Singh
and S.V. Raju, N. Venkataraman and Aishwarya Bhati as Additional SGI with effect from 30th
June 2023.
4. Who has been recently (in June ‘23) appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director
(CMD) of PTC India Limited?
1) Sangeeta Kaushik
2) Mohammad Afzal
3) Ravisankar Ganesan
4) Jayant Dasgupta
5) Rajib Kumar Mishra
Answer- 5) Rajib Kumar Mishra
Explanation:
On 28th June 2023, the PTC India Limited (formerly known as Power Trading Corporation of India
Limited) shareholders passed resolutions relating to the appointment of Rajib Kumar Mishra as the
company’s Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) with requisite majority votes at the seventh Extra
Ordinary General Meeting (EGM).
i. He has been appointed as the CMD in PTC India with effect from March 29, 2023.
ii. He has been serving as the acting chairman of PTC India since November 2021, after former CMD
Deepak Amitabh quit.

5. Name the personality who has been recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the 42nd chief
secretary of Punjab.
1) Vijay Kumar Janjua
2) Anurag Verma
3) Venu Prasad
4) Ramesh Kumar Ganta
5) Rahul Bhandari
Answer- 2) Anurag Verma
Explanation:
On 1st July 2023, Anurag Verma, a 1993-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, took
charge as the 42nd chief secretary of Punjab in Chandigarh, Punjab. He will also hold the charge as
principal secretary, personnel and vigilance.
i. Anurag Verma succeeded Vijay Kumar Janjua, who retired on 30th June 2023.
6. Who has recently (in July ‘23) took oath as the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra?
1) Ajit Pawar
2) Sanjay Bansode
3) Chhagan Bhujbal
4) Gopinath Munde
5) TS Singh Deo
Answer- 1) Ajit Pawar
Explanation:
On 2nd July 2023, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar was sworn in as the Deputy
Chief Minister (Dy CM) by Ramesh Bais, Governor of Maharashtra, in a ceremony at the Raj Bhawan
in Mumbai, Maharashtra in the presence of Maharashtra’s Chief Minister(CM) Eknath Shinde.
• Now, Maharashtra has 2 Dy CMs. Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)’s Devendra Fadnavis is the other
Dy CM of Maharashtra.
Note: The total strength of the Maharashtra legislative assembly is 288 and a minimum of 145 is
needed to win the trust vote. With Ajit Pawar’s move, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
government’s seats are likely to cross the 200-mark.
7. Name the personality who has been recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the Chairman and
Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India Limited (CIL).
1) Mukesh Choudhary
2) Vinay Ranjan
3) PM Prasad
4) Narayan Dash
5) Manoj Kumar Behera
Answer- 3) PM Prasad
Explanation:
On 1st July 2023, PM Prasad took charge as newly-appointed Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)
of Coal India Limited (CIL) by succeeding Pramod Agrawal, who superannuated on June 30, 2023.
i. Prior to this appointment, he served as the CMD of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), the Jharkhand-
based arm of CIL, from October 1, 2020.

8. In July 2023, who was appointed as the new National Cyber Security Coordinator (NCSC) by
the National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC)?
1) Lt Gen KV Kumar
2) Lt Gen Milind Bhurke
3) Lt Gen Rajesh Pant
4) Lt Gen M U Nair
5) Lt Gen Gulshan Rai
Answer- 4) Lt Gen M U Nair
Explanation:
On 3rd July 2023, Lt Gen M U Nair was appointed the new National Cyber Security Coordinator
(NCSC) by the National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC), the cybersecurity and e-surveillance
agency under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in the government of India.
i. He is the third cyber security chief in India, succeeding Lt Gen (retd.) Dr Rajesh Pant and preceded
by Gulshan Rai, who was the first chief.
9. Who has been recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the Additional Secretary of the Department
of Military Affairs in the Ministry of Defence (MoD)?
1) Abhik Kar
2) Atul Anand
3) Anil Chauhan
4) Shantanu Kumar
5) Anil Puri
Answer- 2) Atul Anand
Explanation:
On July 3, 2023, Vice Admiral Atul Anand was appointed as the Additional Secretary of the
Department of Military Affairs in the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
i. He will succeed Lt Gen Anil Puri, who retired on February 28, 2023.
ii. He was commissioned into the executive branch of the Indian Navy on January 1, 1988.
10. Who has been recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the chairperson of the Research Advisory
Committee (RAC) of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Institute of Oil Palm
Research (IIOPR)?
1) R.P.Premalatha
2) B.Neeraja Prabhakar
3) M.V.Prasad
4) K.Ramachandrudu
5) M.Amrutha Lakshmi
Answer- 2) B.Neeraja Prabhakar
Explanation:
B.Neeraja Prabhakar, Vice-Chancellor of the Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural
University appointed as the chairperson of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of Indian Council
of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) at Pedavegi in Andhra
Pradesh.
i. She assumed office on June 13, 2023 and will head a 10-member committee for a period of three
years.

11. In July 2023, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) extended the tenure of Jens
Stoltenberg as Secretary General of NATO up to ____________.
1) 1st June 2024
3) 1st October 2023
5) 1st October 2024
Answer- 5) 1st October 2024
Explanation:
On 4th July 2023, the 31 members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), an
intergovernmental military alliance decided to extend the tenure of Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary
General of NATO for another year until 1st October 2024. Jens Stoltenberg’s term was supposed to
end in September 2023.
i. Jens Stoltenberg, a former Prime Minister of Norway (from 2000 to 2001; 2005-2013) became
NATO Secretary General in 2014. His term has already been extended 3 times.
ii. This is the fourth time he got his term extended by NATO.
12. Who has been recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the new chairman of Board of Control for
Cricket in India (BCCI) Senior Men’s Selection Committee?
1) Chetan Sharma
2) Ashok Malhotra
3) Sulakshana Naik
4) Ajit Agarkar
5) Jatin Paranjape
Answer- 4) Ajit Agarkar
Explanation:
On 4th July 2023, Ajit Agarkar, the former Indian Cricketer, has been appointed as the Board of
Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) new chairman of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee by
succeeding the previous chairman Chetan Sharma, who resigned from the post in February 2023.
i. Ajit Agarkar was unanimously recommended to the post by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC),
consisting of Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra, and Jatin Paranjape.
• Note: He was recommended based on seniority – total number of Test matches.
ii. The Senior Men’s Selection Committee chaired by Ajit Agarkar consists of Shiv Sundar Das, Subroto
Banerjee, Salil Ankola, and Sridharan Sharath.
13. Who has been recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the acting chairperson of National Green
Tribunal (NGT) by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)?
1) Dinesh Kumar Singh
2) Sheo Kumar Singh-I
3) Arun Kumar Tyagi
4) Amit Sthalekar
5) Adarsh Kumar Goel
Answer- 2) Sheo Kumar Singh-I

Explanation:
Justice Sheo Kumar Singh-I was appointed as the acting chairperson of National Green Tribunal
(NGT) by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) with the effect
from July 6, 2023 until further notice.
i. He succeeded Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, chairperson of NGT (July 2018 -July 2023), who retired on
July 6, 2023.
ii. He was part of the NGT as a judicial member since March 11, 2020.
14. In July 2023, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the extension in
tenure of Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay as Chief executive officer (CEO) of ___________________ for a
period of 2 years till 9th July 2025.
1) Centre for Development of Imaging Technology
3) Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development
5) Centre for Development of Artificial Intelligence
Answer- 4) Centre for Development of Telematics
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Department of
Telecommunications(DoT) for the extension in tenure of Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO (Chief
executive officer), C-DoT(Centre for Development of Telematics) for a period of 2 years till 9th July
2025 or attaining the age of 60 years.
i. He won many awards which include J. C. Bose award (1987) by Ministry of Defence(MoD), the
National e-Governance award (2007) by Government of India (GoI), CIO 100 award (2007) by
International Data Group (IDG), and Deepak C. Jain Award (2009) by IIM (Indian Institutes of
Management) Bangalore, India.
15. Who has been recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the chairman of the International
Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)?
1) Shubham Goyal
2) K Rajaraman
3) Arjun Prasad
4) Injeti Srinivas
5) Saurabh Kumar
Answer- 2) K Rajaraman
Explanation:
According to the notification released by The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) under the
Ministry of Finance, The Department of Telecommunications secretary and 1989-batch IAS officer of
the Tamil Nadu Cadre, K Rajaraman will be the next chairman of the International Financial Services
Centres Authority (IFSCA).
i. He will be replacing Injeti Srinivas, the first chairperson of IFSCA (which acts as a unified authority
for the development and regulation of financial products, financial services and financial institutions)
appointed in 2020.
ii. Rajaraman is expected to join the IFSCA in the month of August 2023.

16. Who has recently (in July ‘23) re-elected as the President of Uzbekistan for a 7 year term?
1) Shavkat Mirziyoyev
2) Khatamjon Ketmonov
3) Narimon Umarov
4) Abdullah Karimov
5) Sarvar Otamuradov
Answer- 1) Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Explanation:
On 9th July 2023, the incumbent Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was re-elected with 87.1 % of
the vote for a 7 years term according to preliminary results released by the Central Election
Committee(CEC) of the Republic of Uzbekistan. He is a member of the UzLiDeP (Uzbekistan Liberal
Democratic Party).
i. On 30th April 2023, the Uzbek President called for snap election in which Uzbek citizens voted on
constitutional amendments through a referendum which reset his term count and extended the
presidential term to seven years from five.
17. Who has recently (in July ‘23) became the Managing Director (MD) of Microsoft India
following the resignation of Anant Maheshwari as Microsoft India President?
1) Aneesh Mehta
2) Deepak Pratinidhi
3) Anand Gupta
4) Ira Gupta
5) Irina Ghose
Answer- 5) Irina Ghose
Explanation:
Microsoft India promoted Irina Ghose as its Managing Director (MD), while Anant Maheshwari
stepped down from his position as Microsoft India President.
i. As part of the executive reshuffle, Navtez Singh Bal has been appointed as the new Chief Operating
Officer (COO). He was earlier heading the Government, Public Sector and Education Business for
Microsoft in India which is now taken care of by Venkat Krishnan.
18. Who has been recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited (SBICPSL)?
1) Shriniwas Yeshwant Joshi
2) Abhijit Chakravorty
3) Tejendra Mohan Bhasin
4) Anuradha Shripad Nadkarni
5) Rajendra Kumar Saraf
Answer- 2) Abhijit Chakravorty
Explanation:
SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited (SBICPSL), a subsidiary of State Bank of India (SBI) and
India’s second-largest credit card, provider appointed Abhijit Chakravorty as its Managing Director
(MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from August 12, 2023 for a period of 2 years. He is
currently serving as the Deputy MD of SBI.

i. He will succeed the incumbent MD & CEO Rama Mohan Rao Amara, who tendered his resignation
with effect from 11th August 2023 owing to his transfer back to the SBI.
19. In July 2023, Harsh Chouhan, Chairman of the ____________ (constitutional body of GoI)
resigned from his post 8 months ahead of the end of his tenure.
1) National Commission for Scheduled Castes
2) Union Public Service Commission
3) National Commission for Backward Classes
4) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
5) Finance Commission
Answer- 4) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
Explanation:
On 26th June 2023, Harsh Chouhan, Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
(NCST) resigned from his post 8 months ahead of the end of his tenure. He was appointed as the
Chairman of NCST in February 2021 for a period of 3 years. Droupadi Murmu, President of India,
accepted his resignation on 27th June 2023.
• Following his resignation, the NCST is left functioning with Ananta Nayak, the only member of
the commission.
• Since 2019, the post of Vice Chairman (VC) has been vacant following the appointment of then
VC Anasuya Uikey as Governor of Chhattisgarh (now serving as Governor of Manipur).
Note: As per the ‘NCST Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Members (Conditions of Service and
Tenure) Rules 2004’, NCST should have a chairperson, VC and members. The number of members has
not been capped but there should be a woman member.
20. Who has recently (in July ‘23) elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)
from 2023-2027?
1) Roy de Silva (Sri Lanka)
2) Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Sabah (Kuwait)
3) Mahmoud Khosravivafa (Iran)
4) Randhir Singh (India)
5) Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (Kazakhstan)
Answer- 2) Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Sabah (Kuwait)
Explanation:
On 8th July 2023, Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Sabah of Kuwait was elected as the new president of the
Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) from 2023-2027 by the 42nd OCA General Assembly in Bangkok,
Thailand.
• Sheikh Talal joined the OCA in 2007 and was a member of the executive board, replacing his
elder brother, Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah, who was suspended from Olympic
involvement in 2021.
• Sheikh Talal beat Dr.Husain Al-Musallam ,a Director General of OCA and also the President of
World Aquatics.

About Olympic Council of Asia (OCA):
OCA is an independent non-governmental not-for-profit international Asian sport organisation
currently with 45 member National Olympic Committees.
Founded in – 1982
Headquarters – Kuwait
21. Which state/UT has recently (in July ‘23) appointed Braj Raj Sharma as the State Election
Commissioner (SEC)?
1) Ladakh
3) Maharashtra
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
On 14th July 2023, Retired IAS officer and former Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Braj
Raj Sharma(B R Sharma) was appointed as the State Election Commissioner (SEC) of J&K with effect
from the date he assumed charge till he attained the age of 65. B R Sharma succeeds K K Sharma
whose tenure as SEC of J&K completed on 1st February 2023.
Note- The appointment was made by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in exercise of the powers
conferred by proviso to sub-section (3) of section 36 of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act,
1989.
22. Who was recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the 25th Director General of Indian Coast
Guard (DGICG)?
1) Rakesh Pal
2) S Paramesh
3) KR Suresh
4) Virender Singh Pathania
5) Ramesh Kumar
Answer- 1) Rakesh Pal
Explanation:
On 19th July 2023, Rakesh Pal was appointed as the 25th Director General of Indian Coast Guard
(DGICG). He holds the recognition of being the First Gunner of ICG.
i. He was given the additional charge of DGICG in February 2023. He was elevated to the rank of
Additional Director General in February 2022.
ii. Rakesh Pal was conferred with Tatrakshak Medal (TM) in 2013 for his illustrious service and
President Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) in 2018 for his distinguished service.
Note: Virender Singh Pathania was the 24th DGICG, appointed on December 31 2021.
23. Who has been recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the Managing Director(MD) & Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Invest India?
1) Nivruti Rai
2) P.K Tripathi
3) Manmeet K Nanda

4) Rekha M Menon
5) Aakriti Jain
Answer- 1) Nivruti Rai
Explanation:
On 12th July 2023, Former Intel India country head Nivruti Rai has been appointed as the Managing
Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Invest India, succeeding Manmeet K Nanda, Joint
Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), who had been serving as
additional charge of MD & CEO ad-interim in March 2023.
i. Invest India is an investment promotion agency, whose aim is to facilitate investors looking to invest
in India. It is headquartered in New Delhi, Delhi.
ii. It was set up in 2009 as a non-profit venture under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industries.
24. Name the personality who has recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the Managing Director
(MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SBI Capital Markets Limited (SBICAPS).
1) Jayanth Kumar
2) Dinesh Kumar Khara
3) Rajeev Krishnan
4) Pushpendra Rai
5) Rajay Kumar Sinha
Answer- 5) Rajay Kumar Sinha
Explanation:
Rajay Kumar Sinha, has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of SBI Capital Markets Limited (SBICAPS), one of the oldest investment banks in India, effective
from July 14, 2023.
i. Rajay Kumar Sinha succeeded Amitava Chatterjee, who moved to SBI Corporate Centre as Deputy
Managing Director, in charge of Commercial Clients Group.
ii. SBICAPS, a wholly owned subsidiary and investment banking arm of State Bank of India (SBI). It is
registered with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as a category I Merchant Banker and a
Research Analyst.
25. Who has been recently (in July’ 23) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of Life
Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)?
1) Gurumoorthy Mahalingam
2) M. Jagannath
3) Suchindra Mishra
4) Sat Pal Bhanoo
5) Siddhartha Mohanty
Answer- 4) Sat Pal Bhanoo
Explanation:
Sat Pal Bhanoo has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of Life Insurance Corporation of
India (LIC) with effect from the date of assumption of charge of office and up to the date of his
superannuation on 31st December 2025 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
i. He succeeds Siddhartha Mohanty, who was appointed as the Chairman of LIC in April 2023.
ii. Sat Pal Bhanoo is currently serving as the Additional Zonal Manager (In-Charge), LIC’s zonal office
in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh(MP).

iii. In June 2023, MP Tangirala,Additional Secretary in the Department of Financial Services, Ministry
of Finance, was appointed as Government Director of LIC replacing Suchindra Misra.
26. Who was recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)?
1) Sanghamitra Mishra
2) A Madhavarao
3) Narayana Murthy
4) Anurag Bajpai
5) Nuka Srinivasulu
Answer- 2) A Madhavarao
Explanation:
Commodore A Madhavarao (Retd.) assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Defence
(MoD) effective from July 19, 2023. The MoD approved his appointment till the date of his
superannuation on April 30, 2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
i. Commodore Siddharth Mishra (Retd), who served as the CMD of BDL from 2019, retired from the
post on 31st March 2023.
ii. After Siddharth Mishra, P Radhakrishna Director (Production) assumed additional charge CMD,
BDL with effect from 1st April 2023 for a period of 3 months. On 8th July Nuka Srinivasulu, Director
(Finance) assumed additional charge of CMD, BDL.
27. In July 2023, Former Union minister Vijay Sampla resigned from the post of chairperson of
_______________.
1) National Commission for Scheduled Castes
2) Union Public Service Commission
3) National Commission for Backward Classes
4) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
5) Finance Commission
Answer- 1) National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Explanation:
On 18th July 2023, Former Union minister and senior Punjab BJP leader Vijay Sampla resigned from
the post of chairperson of National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC).
i. Sampla has been holding the charge of NCSC chairperson since 2021.
ii. He served as chairman, for the Khadi and Village Industries Board, Punjab from 2009-12.
iii. He won the 2014 Lok Sabha election from Hoshiarpur in Punjab and was the minister of state for
social justice and empowerment from 2014 to 2019.
28. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the appointment of Chief
Justices (CJ) by Droupadi Murmu, the President of India in July 2023?
1) Droupadi Murmu, the President of India appointed 4 new Chief Justices (CJ) namely Justice Sunita
Agarwal, Justice Ashish Jitendra Desai, Justice Alok Aradhe, Justice Subhasis Talapatra in the High
Courts (HC) of Gujarat, Kerala, Telangana, and Orissa respectively.
2) Justice Alok Aradhe was sworn in as the CJ of Telangana.

3) Justice Sunita Aggarwal was sworn in as the CJ of the Gujarat HC and became the First woman Chief
Justice of Gujarat High Court.
4) Justice Ashish J Desai, who was serving as the Acting Chief Justice (ACJ) of Gujarat HC was sworn in
as the new Chief Justice of Kerala High Court.
5) Justice Subhasis Talapatra has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court.
Answer- 3) Justice Sunita Aggarwal was sworn in as the CJ of the Gujarat HC and became the
First woman Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court.
Explanation:
On 19th July 2023, Droupadi Murmu, the President of India appointed 4 new Chief Justices (CJ)
namely Justice Sunita Agarwal, Justice Ashish Jitendra Desai, Justice Alok Aradhe, Justice Subhasis
Talapatra in the High Courts (HC) of Gujarat, Kerala, Telangana, and Orissa respectively.
• Note: With this appointments, Gujarat HC is the only high court in India with a woman CJ.
• On 23rd July 2023, Justice Sunita Aggarwal was sworn in as the CJ of the Gujarat HC at the Raj
Bhavan in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat will administer the oath of
office.
• Justice Sunita Aggarwal is the second woman Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court after Justice
Sonia Gokani(retired from the post in February 2023)
High Court New CJ Previous CJ/Acting CJ
Telangana HC Justice Alok Aradhe Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
Gujarat HC Sunita Agarwal Ashish J Desai (Acting CJ of Gujarat HC)
Kerala HC Justice Ashish Jitendra Desai Justice S V Bhatti
Orissa HC Justice Subhasis Talapatra Justice S Muralidhar
29. In July 2023, the Ministry of Steel(MoS) extended the tenure of Amitava Mukherjee as the
Chairman-cum-Managing Director(CMD) Additional charge of NMDC Limited & ___________
(company) for 3 months (from 1st September 2023 to 19th November 2023).
1) NMDC-CMDC Limited
2) NMDC Steel Ltd
3) NMDC Spice International
4) NMDC Power Ltd
5) NMDC SARL
Answer- 2) NMDC Steel Ltd
Explanation:
The Ministry of Steel(MoS) has extended tenure of the Amitava Mukherjee as the Chairman-cum-
Managing Director(CMD) Additional charge of NMDC Limited Formerly known as National Mineral
Development Corporation) and NMDC Steel Ltd (NSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NMDC Ltd for 3
months.
i. The extended tenure comes into effect from 1st September 2023 to 19th November 2023 or till a
regular CMD is appointed or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.
ii. Mukherjee is a Director (Finance) at NMDC Ltd who holds the additional charge of the CMD of
NMDC since 13th March 2023 and additional charge of CMD of NSL, since 21st March 2023.

iii. 19th November 2023 marks the date of completion of his tenure as Director (Finance) of NMDC
Ltd.
30. Who has been recently (in July ‘23) given the additional charge of the post of Managing
Director(MD) of National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd.
(NAFED)?
1) Ritesh Chauhan
2) Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat
3) Dileep Sanghani
4) Sunil Kumar Singh
5) Bijender Singh
Answer- 1) Ritesh Chauhan
Explanation:
Ritesh Chauhan, a 2005 batch IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh(HP) cadre has been given additional
charge of the post of Managing Director(MD), National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation
of India Ltd. (NAFED) under Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DAC & FW), Ministry of
Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
i. He is currently serving as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
& Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture.
ii. He is posted for a period of 3 months w.e.f. 01.05.2023 or till the appointment of regular incumbent
or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
31. Who has been recently (in July ‘23) named as caretaker Prime Minister (PM) of Spain?
1) Adolfo Suárez
2) José María Aznar
3) Mariano Rajoy
4) Pedro Sánchez
5) Felipe González
Answer- 4) Pedro Sánchez
Explanation:
Pedro Sánchez, General Secretary of Spanish Socialist Workers’ party (Spanish acronym: PSOE) was
formally named as caretaker Prime Minister (PM) of Spain. The interim government will remain in
power until a resolution is reached for the political uncertainty that emerged from the inconclusive
elections held on 23rd July 2023.
i. Pedro Sánchez has been the 7th PM of Spain (officially president of the Government of Spain) since
2018.
ii. In 2018, he became the first politician from Spain to unseat a PM (Mariano Rajoy) through a motion
of no-confidence.
32. Which country’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi has been
recently (in July ‘23) elected as the chair of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) 13th
Ministerial Conference (MC13)?
1) Türkiye
2) Egypt

4) Bangladesh
5) Israel
Explanation:
On 24th July 2023, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State
for Foreign Trade has been elected as the chair of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) 13th
Ministerial Conference (MC13).
i. The announcement was made during the WTO General Council in Geneva, Switzerland where Dr Al
Zeyoudi met with the WTO director general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
ii. The MC13 which will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi,United Arab
Emirates from 26th to 29th of February 2024 will be attended by representatives from the 164
countries and customs blocs that make up the WTO.
33. Who has recently (in July ‘23) elected as the new chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC)?
1) Rajendra K. Pachauri (India)
2) Robert Watson (United States of America)
3) Hoesung Lee (South Korea)
4) James Ferguson Skea (United Kingdom)
5) Bert Bolin (Sweden)
Answer- 4) James Ferguson Skea (United Kingdom)
Explanation:
On 26th July 2023, James Ferguson ‘Jim’ Skea of the United Kingdom (UK) was elected as the new
chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) an intergovernmental body of the
United Nations(UN) that works to advance scientific knowledge about climate change caused by
human activities.
i. The election was held at the United Nations Environment Programme headquarters in Nairobi,
Kenya.
ii. He was elected by 90 votes to 69 in a run-off with Thelma Krug of Brazil.
iii. As the new chair of IPCC, Jim Skea will lead the Panel through its 7th assessment cycle
34. Name the personality from India who has recently (in July ‘23) assumed the chairmanship
of the 62nd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD62).
1) T. S. Tirumurti
2) Syed Akbaruddin
3) Ruchira Kamboj
4) Nirupam Sen
5) Asoke Kumar Mukerji
Answer- 3) Ruchira Kamboj
Explanation:
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, has
assumed the chairmanship of the 62nd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD62).
i. Note: CSocD meets annually in New York, The United States of America(USA), usually in February.

ii. On 15th February 2023, India was elected as the chair of the 62nd session of the UNCSocD, during
the 13th plenary meeting-61st session of the commission for social development. India will hold its
term until 2027.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

1. Name the personality who has been recently (in June ‘23) honoured with the India Global
Forum (IGF) United Kingdom (UK) Special Award: Global Indian Icon of the Year award (2023)
at the 5th annual UK -India Awards (2023).
1) Mary Kom
2) PV Sindhu
3) Lovlina Borgohain
4) Neeraj Chopra
5) Shubman Gill
Answer- 1) Mary Kom
Explanation:
On 29th June 2023, Former Rajya Sabha member and India’s first-ever Olympic medallist in women’s
boxing, Mary Kom (40 years old) has been honoured with the India Global Forum (IGF) United
Kingdom (UK) Special Award: Global Indian Icon of the Year award (2023) at the 5th annual UK -
India Awards (2023) held in Fairmont Windsor Park, Windsor, UK.
i. She received the award from Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami and shared
her remarkable 20-year journey filled with dedication and unwavering commitment to the sport of
boxing.
ii. The event was organised by India Global Forum (IGF) as a part of the UK-India Week 2023 held
from 26th to 30th June 2023.
2. In June 2023, Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla presented the prestigious
Elephant Family environmental award to Indian conservationists at the 2023 Animal Ball,
Lancaster House, London,United Kingdom(UK).
__________ , Director of The Elephant Whisperers, received the Tara Award while The Real
Elephant Collective (TREC) group was honoured with the __________ (Award).
1) Munmun Dhalaria; Mark Shand Award
2) Akanksha Sood Singh; Grantham Award
3) Kartiki Gonsalves; Mark Shand Award
4) Akanksha Sood Singh; Hans Hass Award
5) Kartiki Gonsalves; Grantham Award
Answer- 3) Kartiki Gonsalves; Mark Shand Award
Explanation:
On 28th June 2023, Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla presented the prestigious Elephant
Family environmental award to Indian conservationists at the 2023 Animal Ball, Lancaster House,
London,United Kingdom(UK) to recognise contributions to protecting Asian wildlife.
i. Kartiki Gonsalves,Filmmaker documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers,’ received the Tara
Award. The Elephant Whisperers’, which won the 2023 Academy Award/Oscar Award for Best
Documentary Short Film.

ii. The Real Elephant Collective (TREC)-a wildlife conservation group from India, consisting of 70
Adivasi artists, was honoured with the Mark Shand Award.
Note- TREC in the Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu works with indigenous communities to present intricate
sculptural representations of wild elephants.
3. Who has been recently (in July ‘23) named among the 2023 annual list of “Great
Immigrants”?
1) Vivek Ramaswamy
2) Ajay Banga
3) Satya Nadella
4) Amartya Sen
5) Neeli Bendapudi
Answer- 2) Ajay Banga
Explanation:
Ajay Banga, Padma Shri awardee and the President of the World Bank, has been named among the
2023 annual list of “Great Immigrants”, that honours individuals who have strengthened the United
States of America (USA) through their contributions.
• The list is curated by Carnegie Corporation of New York, the USA, a philanthropic organisation.
i. Ajay Banga, became the first-ever Indian American to lead the World Bank in June 2023 and he is the
only honouree from India in 2023 list of ‘Great Immigrants.
ii. He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2016 for his contributions in the fields of trade and
industry.
4. Name the personality who has been recently (in June ‘23) awarded with the PEN Pinter Prize
2023.
1) Michael Rosen
2) Salman Rushdie
3) Malorie Blackman
4) Hanif Kureishi
5) Tsitsi Dangarembga
Answer- 1) Michael Rosen
Explanation:
British children’s writer and performance poet, Michael Rosen (77 years old), has been awarded the
PEN Pinter Prize 2023. He will receive the award in a ceremony co-hosted by the British Library on
11 October 2023.
i. Some of Rosen’s most well-known books include You Can’t Catch Me (1982), which won the Signal
Poetry Award; You Wait Till I Am Older Than You (1996), Rover (2007), Fantastic Mr Dahl (2012, on
Roald Dahl’s writing life).
ii. The PEN Pinter Prize was established in 2009 in memory of playwright Harold Pinter, who won the
Nobel Prize in Literature in 2005.
5. Name the company that has recently (in June’ 23) accredited with Authorised Economic
Operator (AEO) T3 Status.
1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
2) Gail (India) Limited

3) Steel Authority of India Limited
4) Hindustan Petroleum Limited
5) Bharat Petroleum Limited
Answer- 2) Gail (India) Limited
Explanation:
On 23rd June 2023, Gas Authority Of India Limited (Gail (India) Limited) , a Maharatna – central
public sector undertaking (CPSU) accredited with Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) T3 Status
which is a highest level of facilitation for Importers & Exporters by Central Board of Indirect Taxes
and Customs, Ministry of Finance.
i. AEO is a programme run by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) SAFE Framework (2005) of
Standards to secure and facilitate global trade, it aims to improve international supply chain security,
facilitate the flow of genuine goods, and increase the ease of doing business in India.
6. In July 2023, All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced ______________ as the AIFF Men’s
Footballer of the year 2022-2023 for the first time, while Manisha Kalyan named as AIFF
Women’s Footballer of the Year 2022-23 for the ________ time.
1) Shylo Malsawmtluanga; 3rd
2) Jeje Lalpekhlua; 2nd
3) Lallianzuala Chhangte; 3rd
4) Jeje Lalpekhlua; 4th
5) Lallianzuala Chhangte; 2nd
Answer- 5) Lallianzuala Chhangte; 2nd
Explanation:
On 4th July 2023, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced the winners of AIFF annual
awards for the season 2022-23.
i. Lallianzuala Chhangte, an Indian Men’s Football Player from Mizoram, was named the AIFF Men’s
Footballer of the year 2022-2023 for the first time and Manisha Kalyan, an Indian Women’s Football
Player from Punjab, was named AIFF Women’s Footballer of the Year 2022-23 for the 2nd time.
7. Name the Department of GoI that has recently (in July ‘23)won the Kreta Vikreta Gaurav
Samman Samaroh, 2023 in Highest Single-Bid Procurements in the 2022-23 fiscal category.
1) Department of Science and Technology
2) Department of Economic Affairs
3) Department of Health and Family Welfare
4) Department of Telecommunication
5) Department of Commerce
Answer- 3) Department of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation:
On 26th June 2023, the Department of Health and Family Welfare under the Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare (MoHFW) won the Kreta Vikreta Gaurav Samman Samaroh, 2023 in Highest
Single-Bid Procurements in the 2022-23 fiscal category.
i. The event was organised by Government e-Marketplace (GeM) under the Ministry of Commerce and
Industry at Vanijya Bhawan New Delhi, Delhi.
ii. Rajiv Wadhawan, Advisor, Department of Health and Family Welfare, MoHFW received the award
from Piyush Goyal, Minister of Textiles, Commerce and Industry.

8. In July 2023, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) named Minor Planet after ___________,
India's first professional meteor astronomer and 3 other Scientists (Ashok Kumar verma,
Kumar Venkataramani & Rutu parekh).
1) Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan
2) Shrinivas Kulkarni
3) Jayant Vishnu Narlikar
4) Aswin Sekhar
5) Kiran Kumar
Answer- 4) Aswin Sekhar
Explanation:
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) through its Working Group Small Bodies Nomenclature
(WGSBN) named Minor Planets after 4 Indians namely Aswin Sekhar, India’s prominent meteor
astronomer from Kerala, Ashok Kumar verma, an Indian astrophysicist, Kumar Venkataramani, an
Indian astronomer and Rutu parekh, planetary geologist from Gujarat.
i. This honour was conferred at the Asteroids, Comets, Meteors (ACM) Conference 2023, held in
Arizona, the United States of America (USA), from June 18-23, 2023.
ii. Aswin Sekhar is the first professional meteor astronomer from India in modern times.
9. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) received the Rising Star Award to enhance
procurement through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal in the fiscal FY 2022–23?
2) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
3) GAIL India Limited
Answer- 1) Coal India Limited
Explanation:
Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Unit (PSU) under the Ministry of Coal has been
honoured with the “Rising Star Award” in appreciation of its outstanding efforts to enhance
procurement through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal in the fiscal FY 2022–23.
i. Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Textile, Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food, and
Public Distribution, presented the award to CIL.
10. Name the Life Insurance company that has recently (in July ‘23) won the Insurer Innovation
Award 2023 for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region at The World’s Digital Insurance Awards.
1) Exide Life Insurance
Answer- 5) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Explanation:
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd, has won the Insurer Innovation Award 2023 for the Asia
Pacific(APAC) region at The World’s Digital Insurance Awards. The award was presented to recognise

Bajaj Allianz Life’s ground-breaking WhatsApp Conversational Platform which empower customers to
digitally service their policies.
i. TDI – The Digital Insurer, hosted the 8th edition of the World’s Digital Insurance Awards to
showcase some of the most innovative projects in the insurance industry.
ii. Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance developed an customer BOT to self-serve and resolve queries while also
offering real-time human live agent support to its sales and distribution channels as well as
employees.
11. Which of the following Indian Origin personalities was ‘Not’ featured on Forbes America’s
Richest Self-Made Women 2023, released in July 2023?
1) Neerja Sethi
2) Jayshree Ullal
3) Neha Narkhede
4) Leena Nair
5) Indra Nooyi
Answer- 4) Leena Nair
Explanation:
4 Indian Americans, Jayshree Ullal, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Arista Networks,
Neerja Sethi, co-Founder of Syntel, Neha Narkhede, co-founder of Confluent, and Indra Nooyi, former
chair and CEO of PepsiCo, were featured on the 2023 America’s Richest Self-Made Women, 9th
edition of Forbes’ annual ranking of the United States of America (USA)’s most successful women
entrepreneurs, executives and entertainers.
i. Jayshree Ullal is ranked 15th with net worth of USD 2.2 billion, Neerja Sethi, is ranked 25th with net
worth of USD 990 million, Neha Narkhede is ranked 50th with net worth of USD 520 million and Indra
Nooyi is ranked 77th with net worth of USD 350 million
• The combined net worth of these 4 women stands at USD 4.06 Billion.
ii. The list is topped by Diane Hendricks, Chairman and founder of ABC Supply Co., Inc. (ABC), for the
6th consecutive year, with a net worth of USD 15 billion.
12. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) declared the Winner of the Government e-
Marketplace (GeM) award for the year 2023 in “Timely Payments (CPSEs)” category.
1) NTPC Limited
3) NLC India Limited
5) Oil India Limited
Answer- 3) NLC India Limited
Explanation:
NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna company under the Ministry of Coal, as been declared the
Winner of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) award for the year 2023 in “Timely Payments
(CPSEs)” category for promoting and encouraging business activities through e-Market.
i. K Mohan Reddy, Director (Planning and Projects), received the award on behalf of NLCIL from
Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution &
Textiles.

13. In July 2023, India topped the medal tally with ___________ medal at the 34th International
Biology Olympiad (IBO 2023) held at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Al Ain,
United Arab Emirates (UAE).
1) 6
2) 7
3) 5
4) 8
5) 4
Answer- 5) 4
Explanation:
India won 4 gold medals and topped the medals tally at the 34th International Biology Olympiad
(IBO 2023) held at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
(UAE), from 3rd to 11th July 2023.
• For the first time, all the students (4) representing India won the gold at the IBO.
• Besides India, Singapore has also won 4 gold medals at IBO 2023.
i. The 34th IBO was hosted by the UAE and organised by the Ministry of Education, UAE in
partnership with the UAEU.
ii. The following students from India emerged as the gold medal winners:
Students City/ State
Dhruv Advani Bengaluru, Karnataka
Ishan Pednekar Kota, Rajasthan
Megh Chhabda Jalna, Maharashtra
Rohit Panda Risali, Chattisgarh
14. Name the union minister who has recently (in July ‘23) conferred with the ‘Global
Incredible Inc Leadership Award’ from the U.S.India SME Council.
1) Bhupender Yadav (Union Minister of Labour and Employment)
2) Anurag Singh Thakur (Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting & Youth Affairs and Sports)
3) Narayan Tatu Rane (Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises)
4) G. Kishan Reddy (Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of Northeast Region)
5) Dharmendra Pradhan (Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship)
Answer- 4) G. Kishan Reddy (Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of Northeast
Region)
Explanation:
On 16th July 2023, G. Kishan Reddy, the Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of
Northeast Region (DoNER) conferred the ‘Global Incredible Inc Leadership Award’ from the U.S.India
SME Council.
• US India SME Council bestowed his efforts to promote tourism and India’s rich culture.
• It was presented by the president and chief executive officer(CEO) of U.S. India SME Council,
Inc. Elisha B. Pulivarti.

i. On 14th July 2023, Kishan Reddy attended the United Nations World Tourism Organisation
(UNWTO) High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on economic, social and environmental sustainability on
tourism in the capacity of G-20 Tourism Chair at the UN headquarters in New York, the United States
of America (USA).
ii. The 2023 UN HLPF theme was “Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease and the full
implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels”.
15. Name the personality from India who has recently (in July ‘23) received the ENI AWARD
2023 - Advanced Environmental Solutions Prize.
1) Amitava DasGupta
2) Thalappil Pradeep
3) Abhijit Sarkar
4) Jayanth Kumar
5) Advaith Sankar
Answer- 2) Thalappil Pradeep
Explanation:
Eni, an Italian integrated energy company, announced the names of the winning researchers and
scientists of the 15th edition of the Eni Award. Professor Thalappil Pradeep, Department of
Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras), Chennai, Tamil Nadu(TN), has been
awarded the ENI AWARD 2023 - Advanced Environmental Solutions Prize for his work on
affordable clean water using advanced materials.
i. T. Pradeep joins the ranks of distinguished previous awardees, including Nobel laureates such as Sir
Harold W. Kroto, Alan Heeger, and Theodor Wolfgang Hänsch, along with Prof. C.N.R. Rao(Indian
Chemist), a recipient of the Bharat Ratna Award in 2014.
ii. He also received other recognition with Padma Shri(2020), Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz
International Prize(2022), Nikkei Asia Prize(2020), Shanti SwarupBhatnagar Prize(2008).
iii. Established in 2007, the Eni Award is a globally recognized platform for groundbreaking research
in the realms of energy and the environment.
16. Which of the following personalities has recently (in July ‘23) received Chevalier (Knight)
de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) awards by the Government of
France?
1) Sudha Ragunathan
2) Aruna Sairam
3) Shashank Subramanyam
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
On 15th July 2023, the Government of France presented the title of Chevalier (Knight) de l’Ordre des
Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) awards to Aruna Sairam, a Padma Shri awardee and
Carnatic vocalist, and Shashank Subramanyam, flautist for their contributions in connecting France
and India through their music.
• The award Ceremony was held at the National Day of the French Republic celebrations in
Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

i. Aruna Sairam is recipient of several awards including the Padma Shri for Arts in 2009 and the
SangitaKalanidhi by the Music Academy in 2018.
ii. Shashank Subramanyam was nominated for the Grammy for the album Floating Point with John
McLaughlin in 2009.
17. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Bhoomi Samman 2023
awards presented by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu in July 2023?
1) 9 State Secretaries and 68 District Collectors along with their teams were presented with the
Bhoomi Samman 2023 for achieving saturation of the core components of Digital India Land Records
Modernization Programme (DILRMP) – the core of Governance,
2) Gujarat was presented with the “Bhoomi Samman” award as best state in implementing and
meeting all the parameters of DILRMP.
3) Out of 766 districts in the country, 68 districts have won ‘Platinum Prize’ in six categories under the
DILRMP.
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
On 19th July 2023, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented the Bhoomi Samman 2023
awards to 9 State Secretaries and 68 District Collectors along with their teams for achieving
saturation of the core components of Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP)
– the core of Governance.
• The awards were given to Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh,
Odisha, Tripura and West Bengal at a function organised by the Union Ministry of Rural
Development in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.
i. Odisha was presented with the “Bhoomi Samman” award as best state in implementing and meeting
all the parameters of DILRMP.
ii. Out of 766 districts in the country, 68 districts have won ‘Platinum Prize’ in six categories under the
DILRMP. Those included 19 districts of Odisha.
Note- The districts were represented by their concerned Collector/Additional District
Magistrates(ADM).
18. Which state/UT’s Rural Livelihoods Mission has recently (in July ‘23) bagged the SKOCH
Award in Gold category in District Governance?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Maharashtra
5) Telangana
Explanation:
The UMEED Programme of Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) bagged the
SKOCH Award under the theme “State of Governance India 2047” in Gold category in District
Governance for its outstanding efforts in creating marketing avenues for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in
the Union Territory.

i. JKRLM received the SKOCH Award for the first time since the establishment of the scheme.
ii. SKOCH award, one of the highest honors in the field of governance, finance, and technology, which
recognizes organizations that have made significant contributions to the socio-economic development
of communities through innovative initiatives.
19. In July 2023, ____________, a 7-year-old Indian-origin girl from Hertfordshire, the United
Kingdom (UK) was awarded the UK Prime Minister’s (PM) Points of Light Award.
1) Gitanjali Rao
2) Aleesha Gadhia
3) Moksha Roy
4) Souparnika Nair
5) Laxmi Moksha
Answer- 3) Moksha Roy
Explanation:
On 13th July 2023, Moksha Roy, a 7-year-old Indian-origin girl from Hertfordshire, the United
Kingdom (UK) has been awarded the UK Prime Minister’s (PM) Points of Light Award as
Sustainability Champion for volunteering for several sustainability initiatives including raising funds
for children in need for United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
i. She has been the world’s youngest Sustainability Champion, who started advocating for the United
Nations (UN)’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative against micro-plastic pollution at the
age of 3.
ii. The initiative was supported by the Archbishop of Canterbury, a bishop of superior rank, who is
‘primate of All England and the UN task force.
20. Which ministry/company has recently (in July ‘23) won the “Best Engagement” category
for its achievements on e- procurement through the Government e Marketplace (GeM) portal?
1) NLC India Limited
2) Ministry of coal
3) Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
4) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Answer- 2) Ministry of coal
Explanation:
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry awarded the Ministry of coal under the “Best Engagement”
category for its achievements on e- procurement through Government e Marketplace (GeM).
i. The Ministry has consistently performed well on the GeM portal for 2 consecutive financial years.
ii. During the financial year 2023-24, the Coal Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have shown a steady
confidence in GeM by publishing bids worth Rs. 21,500 crore.
iii. Other Awards:
• Coal India Limited (CIL) has been awarded “Rising Star” by GeM.
• NLC India Limited (Formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited) has been awarded in the
“TimelyPayments (Central Public Sector Enterprises CPSEs)” category through GeM.

21. In July 2023, the President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Geoscience
Awards- 2022 (NGA) of the Ministry of Mines on ___________ Geoscientists in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) 15
2) 22
3) 33
4) 35
5) 11
Answer- 2) 22
Explanation:
On July 24, 2023, the President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Geoscience Awards-
2022 (NGA) of the Ministry of Mines on 22 Geoscientists (10 Awards) during an event organised at
Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. There were 10 awards grouped under three categories viz. National Geoscience Award for LifeTime
Achievement, National Young Geoscientist Award, and National Geoscience Awards in various fields of
geosciences
ii. A total of 173 nominations were received out of which 168 were valid nominations. Finally 22
Geoscientists were selected by the Award Making Authority (AMA) chaired by Vivek Bhardwaj,
Secretary, Ministry of Mines for 10 awards which include 4 individual awards, 3 team awards & 3 joint
awards.
Category of Award Number of Awards
National Geoscience Award for Lifetime 1

Achievement
National Geoscience Awards 8 (3 Team Award + 3 Joint Award + 2 individual

Awards= 20 awardees)
National Young Geoscientist Award 1
Total 10 Awards (22 Awardees)
22. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 8th and 9th National
Community Radio Awards presented by the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting,
Anurag Thakur in July 2023?
A): Radio MindTree, Ambala, Haryana won the Thematic Awards: 1st Prize for the Hope Jeene
Ki Rah Programme.
B) Radio SD, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh won the Most Innovative Community Engagement
Awards for the Hizra in Between programme:
C) Radio Hirakhand, Sambhalpur, Odisha won the Sustainability Model Awards followed by
VayalagaVanoli, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C

Explanation:
The Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, inaugurated the two-day
Regional Community Radio(CR) Sammelan (North) at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication in
New Delhi, Delhi on the occasion of National Broadcasting Day on 23rd July 2023.
• During the Inaugural Session, he presented the 8th and 9th National Community Radio Awards
to commendable Community Radio Stations (CRSs) that have made significant contributions in
their field and for the public interest.
i. The 9th National Community Radio Awards consists of 12 awards under 4 categories such as
Thematic Awards, Most Innovative Community Engagement Awards, Promoting Local Culture Awards
and Sustainability Model Awards.
ii. These prestigious awards recognize outstanding Community Radio Stations (CRS) from various
states, including Haryana, Bihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and
Tripura.
• The CSR played a key role in ‘Jan Bhagidari se Jan Andolan ’ (Public movement with Public
Participation).
• Thematic Awards: 1st Prize: Radio MindTree, Ambala, Haryana; Name of Programme: Hope
Jeene Ki Rah
• Most Innovative Community Engagement Awards: 1st : Radio SD, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar
Pradesh; Name of the programme: Hizra in Between
Sustainability Model Awards: 1st : Radio Hirakhand, Sambhalpur, Odisha and 2nd prize won
by VayalagaVanoli, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
23. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) received the AS9100D Aerospace
certification from M/s NVT Services.
1) Indian Aluminium Company Limited
2) Bharat Aluminium Company Limited
3) Vedanta Limited
4) Hindustan Aluminium Company Limited
5) Jindal Aluminium Limited
Answer- 5) Jindal Aluminium Limited
Explanation:
Jindal Aluminium Limited, India’s largest Aluminium extrusion company and India’s second largest
producer of aluminium flat rolled products, was awarded the AS9100D Aerospace certification by
M/s NVT Services, one of India’s top aerospace certification agencies. The certificate recognises
Jindal Aluminium as a qualified manufacturer for the aviation, space, and defence industry.
i. Post completion of a two-stage audit process by NVT Services, the accreditation was awarded to the
Bengaluru (Karnataka) facility of Jindal Aluminium. The process of certification started in January
2023, and the certificate was received by the Jindal Aluminium Ltd in June 2023.
ii. The AS 9100 Rev D standard includes the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and specifies additional
aviation, space, and defence (ASD) industry requirements.

24. Name the railway station that has recently (in July ‘23) received the 2022 United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Asia Pacific Awards for Cultural
Heritage Conservation (Award of Merit).
1) Howrah Railway Station (West Bengal)
2) Agra Fort Railway Station (Uttar Pradesh)
3) Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station (West Bengal)
4) Byculla railway station (Maharashtra)
5) Vizianagaram Railway Station (Andhra Pradesh)
Answer- 4) Byculla railway station (Maharashtra)
Explanation:
On 24th July 2023, India’s oldest railway station (169-years-old) Byculla railway station in central
Mumbai, Maharashtra received the 2022 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) Asia Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation (Award of Merit).
The award was presented by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways.
i. The recognition comes after 5 years of restoration activities of the railway station started in 2018.
The award was announced in November, 2022.
ii. Byculla railway station was built in 1852 and It is one of the original stations on the Thane-Bombay
rail network that was inaugurated in 1853
25. Who has recently (in July ‘23) became the 2nd longest-serving Chief Minister in India, with
a tenure of 23 years and 139 days?
1) Himanta Biswa Sarma (Assam)
2) Naveen Patnaik (Odisha)
3) Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Madhya Pradesh)
4) Mamata Banerjee (West Bengal)
5) Neiphiu Rio (Nagaland)
Answer- 2) Naveen Patnaik (Odisha)
Explanation:
On 22nd July 2023, Odisha Chief Minister (CM) & Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik
became the 2nd longest-serving Chief Minister in India, with a tenure of 23 years and 139 days.
• Patnaik, the five-time Chief Minister of Odisha, took charge on March 5, 2000.
• Patnaik surpassed the record set by former West Bengal CM Jyoti Basu who held office for 23
years 137 days from June 21, 1977, to November 5, 2000.
• Pawan Kumar Chamling, the former CM of Sikkim, holds the 1st position as the longest-serving
CM after independence in India. Chamling held the office of CM for 24 years and 166 days from
December 12, 1994 to May 27, 2019.
• Naveen Patnaik is also the 3rd CM after Pawan Chamling and Jyoti Basu to win five consecutive
terms as CM.
26. In July 2023, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports(MoYAS) recognised the ____________
(Association/Federation) as a National Sports Federation (NSF) status.
1) Equestrian Federation of India
2) Yachting Association of India
3) Handball Association of India
4) Squash Rackets Federation of India

5) Rowing Federation of India
Answer- 3) Handball Association of India
Explanation:
On 25th July 2023,the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) recognised the Handball
Association of India (HAI) as a National Sports Federation (NSF) status for the promotion and
regulation of handball with immediate effect.
i. Recognition was granted with a view to run the affairs of handball.
ii. HAI is also affiliated to the International Handball Federation(IHF), the Asian Handball
Federation(AHF) and the Indian Olympic Association(IOA).
iii. Newly Elected Office Bearers of HAI:
• President – Digvijay Singh Chautala
• Secretary General – Jagan Mohan Rao
• Treasurer – Thakur Tejraj Singh
27. Who was recently (in July ‘23) honoured with the Global Education Mentor (GEM) Award
2023 – Lifetime Achievement Award?
1) Prem Prakash
2) Aparajita Gupta
3) Sanjiv Prakash
4) Tanya Sharma
5) Garima Tyagi
Answer- 1) Prem Prakash
Explanation:
On 26th July 2023, Prem Prakash, a renowned journalist and Founder & Chairman of Asian News
International (ANI), was honoured with the Global Education Mentor (GEM) Award 2023 –
Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his significant contributions to the field of education and
journalism throughout his lifetime.
i. He was honoured with the award at the GEM Awards 2023-24 program organised at Dr. Ambedkar
International Centre (DAIC), in New Delhi, Delhi.
ii. The program was graced by the Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ministry of Jal Shakti
and other prominent personalities from the education sector and so on.
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES
1. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Startup20 Shikhar Summit
held in July 2023?
A) Startup20 Shikhar Summit, organised by the Startup20 Engagement Group under the India
G20 Presidency, was held from 3rd to 4th July 2023 in Gurugram, Haryana.
B) During the closing ceremony of the summit, Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Chair of Startup20 and
the Mission Director for Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), handed over the torch to Indonesia,
which holds the G20 presidency for 2024.
C) The G20 countries have adopted the first ‘Startup20 Communiqué 2023‘ by agreeing on the
creation and adoption of a definition framework for start-ups.
1) Only A

2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Startup20 Shikhar Summit, organised by the Startup20 Engagement Group under the India G20
(Group of 20) Presidency, was held from 3rd to 4th July 2023 in Gurugram, Haryana. The 2-day
summit served as a platform for fostering innovations, collaborations, knowledge sharing, and
strategic alliances within the global startup ecosystem.
i. During the closing ceremony of the summit, Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Chair of Startup20 and the
Mission Director for Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), handed over the torch to Brazil, which holds the
G20 presidency for 2024.
ii. During the summit, the G20 countries have adopted the first ‘Startup20 Communiqué 2023‘ by
agreeing on the creation and adoption of a definition framework for start-ups that will have five
components including legal entity type, age, size, scalability and innovation.
2. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation
Organization(SCO) Council of Heads of State (SCO-CHS) Summit held in July 2023?
1) India chaired the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) Council of Heads of State (SCO-CHS)
Summit for the first time with the theme of ‘Towards a SECURE SCO’ in July 2023.
2) The PM Narendra Modi presented the AI (artificial intelligence) and Natural Language Processing
(NLP)-based language platform ‘Bhashini’ at SCO summit.
3) During the summit, Iran became the new permanent member (9th) of SCO.
4) Belarus is set to become a full member by 2024 as the nation signed a Memorandum of Obligations
which will lead to its membership.
5) The presidency of the SCO for the forthcoming period is handed over to Russia.
Answer- 5) The presidency of the SCO for the forthcoming period is handed over to Russia.
Explanation:
On July 4, 2023, the Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi chaired the 23rd Shanghai
Cooperation Organization(SCO) Council of Heads of State (SCO-CHS) Summit under the theme of
‘Towards a SECURE SCO’ which was held in a virtual format.
• India, as the Chair of the SCO, hosted the SCO-CHS Summit for the first time. India assumed the
chairmanship of the SCO in September 2022.
• During the summit, the member nations signed the New Delhi Declaration coined by the Indian
Government to fight against terrorism.
• The PM Narendra Modi presented the AI (artificial intelligence) and Natural Language
Processing (NLP)-based language platform ‘Bhashini’ at SCO summit
• During the summit, Iran became the new permanent member (9th) of SCO. Now, the member
of SCO has increased to 9 viz. China, Russia, India, Iran, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
• Belarus is set to become a full member by 2024 as the nation signed a Memorandum of
Obligations which will lead to its membership.

• The presidency of the SCO for the forthcoming period is handed over to the Republic of
Kazakhstan. The next meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State will be held in 2024 in
Kazakhstan.
COMMITTEE AND MEETING

1. In June 2023, the second edition of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting
was held between India and _________ (country).
2) Philippines
3) Kenya
4) Tanzania
5) Oman
Answer- 4) Tanzania
Explanation:
On 28th & 29th of June 2023 the second edition of Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC)
meeting was held between India and Tanzania in Arusha, Tanzania, East Africa focused on a wide
range of opportunities for collaboration with a view to enhancing security in the Indian Ocean Region
(IOR).
i. India and Tanzania have finalised a five-year roadmap to expand defence and maritime,
infrastructure building and collaboration in military equipment and technology.
2. In July 2023, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’s (MoSPI) Standing
Committee on Economic Statistics (SCES) will be replaced by a Standing Committee on
Statistics(SCoS) to review the framework and results of surveys conducted for the National
Statistical Office(NSO).
Who has been appointed as the chairman of the SCoS?
1) Vandana Marwah
2) Mukesh Mohania
3) Asit Kumar Sadhu
4) Pronab Sen
5) Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar
Answer- 4) Pronab Sen
Explanation:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’s (MoSPI) Standing Committee on
Economic Statistics (SCES), tasked with examining economic indicators, will be replaced by a Standing
Committee on Statistics (SCoS), to review the framework and results of surveys conducted for the
National Statistical Office(NSO).
New Standing Committee on Statistics(SCoS):
• The new Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS) will have a more extensive mandate. Unlike
the SCES, the SCoS will not only focus on economic indicators but will also review the
framework and outcomes of all surveys conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO).
• Pronab Sen, India’s first chief statistician and the former chairman of the National Statistical
Commission (NSC), has been named the chairman of the SCoS.

• SCoS has 10 official members, and four non-official members who are eminent academics.
• The panel can have up to 16 members, as per the order issued by MoSPI.
3. In Which state, the 4th Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) and
Environment and Climate Ministers’ meeting was held in July 2023?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Maharashtra
3) Kerala
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana
Explanation:
The 4th Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) and Environment and
Climate Ministers’ meeting was held between 26th to 28th July 2023, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).
• The 3-day meeting brought together around 300 delegates from G20 (Group of Twenty)
member countries, invitee countries, and several International Organisations, with a focus on
finalizing the Ministerial Outcome and the Presidency Documents under the two broad tracks
of Environment and Climate.
• The Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC) was launched by
Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in
the 4th ECSWG meeting.
• The G20 members adopted the ‘Chennai High-Level Principles for a Sustainable and Resilient
Blue/ Ocean-based Economy’, which can be implemented on a voluntary basis, “based on
national circumstances and priorities”.
• 39 multinational corporations (MNCs) from various sectors such as steel, FMCG, electronics
came together to pledge to adopt resource efficiency and circular economy principles and to
address environmental challenges rising from waste, including plastics, microplastics, e-waste,
and chemical waste.
INDEX
1. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the ASK Private Wealth Hurun
India Future Unicorn Index 2023 released by Hurun Research Institute in June 2023?
A) In 2023, India added only three unicorn start-ups having a valuation of over USD 1 billion
compared to 24 (turned Unicorns from the list) in 2022 pointed at a distinct slowdown.
B) The total number of Unicorns in India in 2023 is 83, and there were 51 gazelles, and 96
cheetahs, as against 84 unicorns, 51 gazelles, and 71 cheetahs in the 2022 index.
C) Mumbai, Maharashtra continues to be the start-up capital of India by being home to 53
probable unicorns.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C

Explanation:
The Hurun Research Institute released the ASK Private Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Index
2023, a ranking of India’s start-up ecosystems worth at least USD 200 million, and the new additions
in the unicorn list reveals a significant decline in 2023, indicating a slowdown in the Indian start-up
ecosystem. The cut-off date was 31 May 2023.
• In 2023, India added only three unicorn start-ups having a valuation of over USD 1 billion
compared to 24 (turned Unicorns from the list) in 2022 pointed at a distinct slowdown.
• In 2023, Hurun Research found 147 (122 in 2022) Indian future Unicorns from 25 cities and
they were set up on average in 2015.
• The total number of Unicorns in India in 2023 is 83, and there were 51 gazelles, and 96
cheetahs, as against 84 unicorns, 51 gazelles, and 71 cheetahs in the 2022 index.
• Bengaluru (Karnataka) continues to be the start-up capital of India by being home to 53
probable unicorns.
• Note- To feature in the ASK Private Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Index 2023, the start-
up is required to have a minimum valuation of USD 200 million (Rs.1,650 crore).
2. According to the 17th edition of the Global Peace Index 2023 released by the Institute for
Economics & Peace (IEP) in June 2023, India has ranked at _______ position out of 163 countries,
while _________ (country) topped the list.
1) 135th; Iceland
2) 130th; New Zealand
3) 126th; Iceland
4) 135th; New Zealand
5) 126th; Denmark
Answer- 3) 126th; Iceland
Explanation:
According to the 17th edition of the Global Peace Index 2023 released by international think-tank, the
Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), India has ranked at 126th position by climbing nine positions
(135th) from 2022. The list is topped by Iceland.
• Note: Iceland remains the most peaceful country in the world, a position it has held since
2008.
i. The 2023 Global Peace Index, which measures peace in 163 countries, found that violence costs the
world USD17.5 trillion in purchasing-power parity (PPP) terms, or 12.9% of total global GDP. This
means that each person on the planet is losing out on USD 2,200 in economic output because of
violence.
• India ranked on the list which is far behind few of her neighbours such as Bhutan (17),
Maldives (23), Nepal (79), China (80), Bangladesh (88), Sri Lanka (107).
• Countries like Myanmar (145) & Pakistan (146) are listed behind India.
3. Name the country that has recently (in June ‘23) re-joined as a member of the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) after 5 years.
1) Russia
3) China

4) Japan
5) Israel
Answer- 2) United States of America
Explanation:
The United States of America (USA) re-joined as a member of the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) after 5 years.
i. On 30th June 2023, the 193 member states of UNESCO met for an extraordinary session to examine
the proposal of the USA to rejoin UNESCO as early as July 2023, on the basis of a concrete financial
plan, which includes a commitment to repay its estimated arrears of USD 619 million. During the
meet, 132 voted in favour, 10 voted against.
4. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the ‘Performance Grading
Index (PGI): 2.0: 2021-22: States & Union Territories‘ released by the Department of School
Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education (MoE) in July 2023?
A) None of the States/UTs has attained the highest Grade i.e., Daksh
B) Punjab & Delhi have attained Grade Prachesta -2 & Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh &
Telangana have attained Grade Prachesta – 3.
C) Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya & Mizoram has attained the grade Akanshi – 3 (lowest grade)
in PGI 2.0.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On July 7, 2023, the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education (MoE),
released the ‘Performance Grading Index (PGI): 2.0: 2021-22: States & Union Territories‘ which
assesses the performance of school education system at the State/UT level by creating an index for
comprehensive analysis.
• It should be noted that the PGI: 2.0 is the revised version of earlier ‘PGI – State structure for
2021-22’.
i. None of the States/UTs has attained the highest Grade i.e., Daksh and also None of the States/UTs
has attained in the Utkarsh, Atti–Uttam, Uttam and Prachesta– 1 Grades.
ii. The top-most grade attained in PGI 2.0 is Prachesta – 2. It was attained by only 2 States and UTs,
namely Punjab with a score of 647.4 and Chandigarh (659.0).
iii. 6 States/UTs (Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu ) joined Grade
Prachesta – 3 (score 581-640), and 3 States (Arunachal Pradesh (AP), Meghalaya, Mizoram) in grade
Akanshi – 3 (lowest grade) in PGI 2.0.
iv. Punjab and Chandigarh which are in Prachesta – 2, are ranked 21st and 35th respectively in terms
of their geographical size amongst States/UTs.

5. According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty
and Human Development Initiative (OPHI)'s Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
released in July 2023, a total of ____________ people moved out of poverty in India within just 15
years (2005/2006 to 2019/2021).
1) 167 million
2) 150 million
3) 415 million
4) 280 million
5) 321 million
Answer- 3) 415 million
Explanation:
The latest update of the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was released by the United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative
(OPHI) at the University of Oxford.
i. As per it, a total of 415 million people moved out of poverty in India within just 15 years from
2005/2006 to 2019/2021 showing 55.1% decrease in 2005-06 to 16.4% in 2019-2021.
ii. In India, multidimensional poverty declined from 645 million people in 2005-2006 to 370 million in
2015-2016, and further to 230 million in 2019-2021. Deprivation decreased across all indicators.
iii. The proportion of people multidimensionally poor and deprived of nutrition decreased from
44.3% in 2005-2006 to 11.8% in 2019-2021, and child mortality fell from 4.5% to 1.5%.
iv. Over 18% of the global population (1.1 billion people) live in acute multidimensional poverty
across 110 countries, with Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia housing the majority of the poor.
6. According to the Henley Passport Index (HPI) 2023 (3rd quarter) released by Henley &
Partners in July 2023, India’s passport secured ________ rank in index with 57 visa-free
countries, while __________ (country) secured 1st rank as world’s most powerful passport.
1) 84th; Singapore
2) 70th; Spain
3) 80th; Singapore
4) 70th; Italy
5) 80th; Germany
Answer- 3) 80th; Singapore
Explanation:
According to the Henley Passport Index 2023 (3rd quarter) released by Henley & Partners, a London-
based global citizenship and residence advisory firm, India ranked 80th by providing visa-free or visas
on arrival access to 57 countries.
• India ranked 87th in Henley Passport Index 2022.
• Singapore is the world’s most powerful passport with visa-free access to 192 travel
destinations out of 227 worldwide.
• Afghanistan with a score of 27, Iraq 29 and Syria 30 stands at the bottom of the ranking,
rounding out the three weakest passports in the world.
• India’s current rank ties it with countries like Togo and Senegal.
• Indian passport holders still need a visa to enter 177 destinations across the world including
China, Japan, Russia, the United States, and the entire European Union.

ACQUISITION AND MERGERS
1. In July 2023, IDFC Limited merged with IDFC First Bank in a share exchange ratio of 155:
___________.
1) 130
2) 100
3) 120
4) 140
5) 110
Answer- 2) 100
Explanation:
On 3rd July 2023, the board of directors of IDFC First Bank Limited approved the scheme of
amalgamation of IDFC Limited with IDFC First bank and the share exchange ratio is fixed at
155:100.
• IDFC First Bank has proposed to complete the merger by the end of 2023.
• With this merger, the IDFC Limited’s shareholders will become the direct shareholders of IDFC
First Bank.
2. In July 2023, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the indirect acquisition of
Marnix Lux SA (Marnix Lux) by _______________(company).
1) Cognizant
3) Concentrix Corporation
4) Accenture
5) Jacobs Engineering
Answer- 3) Concentrix Corporation
Explanation:
On 4th July 2023, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the indirect acquisition of
Marnix Lux SA (Marnix Lux) by Concentrix Corporation, and acquisition of approximately 22%
shareholding in the combined company by the shareholders of Marnix Lux.
i. The acquirer Concentrix Corporation is a United States of America (USA) based publicly listed
company, engaged in providing customer experience services, a segment of Information Technology
and Information Technology enabled services.
3. In July 2023, Life Insurance Corp (LIC) reduced its stake by _________ in India Cements Ltd to
3.83%.
1) 4%
2) 5%
3) 3%
4) 6%
5) 2%
Answer- 5) 2%

Explanation:
Life Insurance Corp (LIC),an Indian state-owned insurance group and investment company, has
reduced its stake by 2% in India Cements Ltd from 5.87% to 3.83%. The reduction has taken place
between November 2017 and July 2023 through open market transactions.
i. Post the sale of 63.28 lakh shares, LIC currently holds 1.19 crore shares of India Cements.
4. In July 2023, GQG Partners LLC, acquired a __________ stake in the Patanjali Foods Limited for
Rs 2400 crore through the Offer-for-sale (OFS) process.
1) 5.96%
2) 4.65%
3) 3.21%
4) 6.28%
5) 2.79%
Answer- 1) 5.96%
Explanation:
On 14th July 2023, GQG Partners LLC, a Florida (The United States of America)-based asset
management firm led by Rajiv Jain, acquired a 5.96% stake (about 2.15 crore shares) in the Patanjali
Foods Limited (formerly known as Ruchi Soya Industries Limited), a manufacturer of consumer
packaged foods in India, for Rs 2400 crore through the Offer-for-sale (OFS) process initiated by
Patanjali Foods.
i. The floor price was kept at Rs 1,000 per share but allotment to non-retail investors was done at a
share price of Rs 1,103.80.
5. In July 2023, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Limited acquired a 3. 53% stake in ___________
(Bank) for Rs 417 crore.
1) Axis Bank
2) RBL Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 2) RBL Bank
Explanation:
On 26th July 2023, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Limited, automotive manufacturing company of
Mahindra group, acquired a 3. 53% stake in Mumbai(Maharashtra) based RBL Bank, formerly
known as Ratnakar Bank, for Rs 417 crore.
i. This is the first significant move by a manufacturing sector to venture into a private bank, after new
norms of Reserve Bank of India(RBI) in 2021.
ii. There is also a scope for further investments of Mahindra & Mahindra subject to the cap of 9. 9%
iii. Banking companies (after the completion of business of 15 years) can hold upto 26% stake in
banks, but can be their promoters.

6.In July 2023, The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of
shareholding up to ________of stake in Unichem Laboratories Limited by Ipca Laboratories
Limited.
1) 59.38%
2) 45.31%
3) 40.26%
4) 65.32%
5) 69.23%
Answer- 1) 59.38%
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI), the competition regulator in India, approved the
proposed combination involving acquisition of shareholding up to 59.38% of stake in Unichem
Laboratories Limited by Ipca Laboratories Limited.
• Acquirer: Ipca Laboratories Limited.
• Target: Unichem Laboratories Limited.
i. The proposed combination pertains to proposed acquisition of approximately 33.38% of the issued
and paid-up equity voting share capital (on a fully diluted basis) of the Target by the Acquirer
pursuant to a share purchase agreement.
7. Name the Insurance Company that has recently (in July ‘23) partnered with JM Financial
Services Limited (JM Financial) to expand its product offerings and market presence across
India.
1) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
4) Future Generali India Life Insurance
Answer- 4) Future Generali India Life Insurance
Explanation:
Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited (FGILI), a joint venture (JV) between the
Generali Group and the Future Group, partnered with JM Financial Services Limited (JM Financial),
an integrated and diversified financial services group, to expand its product offerings and market
presence across India.
i. The partnership will help the insurer expand its product portfolio and leverage the distribution and
financial advisory capabilities of JM Financial to offer innovative products.
ii. It will enable FGILI to reach a larger customer base of 2.20 lakh and serve the various needs of
individuals, corporations, and financial institutions.

DEFENCE
1. Which country’s Navy, along with the Indian Navy, has recently (in June ‘23) conducted a
joint Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) in the Bay of Bengal along the coast of
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh?
1) Indonesia
2) Australia
3) United Kingdom
4) France
5) United states of America
Answer- 4) France
Explanation:
In a demonstration of their strong naval partnership, the Indian Navy and the French Navy carried
out a joint Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) in the Bay of Bengal along the coast of
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
i. The exercise involved the participation of Indian Naval Ships INS Rana (a guided missile destroyer)
and INS Sumedha (an indigenously built offshore patrol vessel), alongside the French Navy’s La
Fayette class frigate FS Surcouf.
ii. During FS Surcouf’s visit to Visakhapatnam from June 26-29, a range of activities were undertaken
to foster professional and social interactions between the two navies.
2. In July 2023, the _____ edition of the bilateral Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23)
commenced in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
1) 6th
2) 4th
3) 7th
4) 5th
5) 8th
Answer- 3) 7th
Explanation:
Indian Navy (IN) along with Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) conducts the 7th edition of
the bilateral Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
from July 5 to 10, 2023. This edition marks the 11th anniversary of JIMEX, since its inception in 2012.
i. JIMEX 23 provides an opportunity for the two navies to learn from each other’s best practices and
facilitate operational interactions to foster mutual cooperation and reaffirm their shared commitment
towards maritime security in the region.
ii. The exercise is a part of the growing maritime cooperation between India and Japan, which is
aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
3. In which city, the 7th edition of Indian Navy (IN)-the United States of America (USA) Navy
(USN) Salvage and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise, SALVEX was conducted
from June to July 2023?
1) Kochi, Kerala

3) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
5) Kandla, Gujarat
Answer- 1) Kochi, Kerala
Explanation:
The 7th edition of Indian Navy (IN) – the United States of America (USA) Navy (USN) Salvage and the
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise, SALVEX was conducted from June 26 to July 6 2023 in
Kochi, Kerala to strengthen US and Indian divers’ capability in diving and salvage techniques.
i. The first-ever IN- USN SALVEX was conducted in 2005 and the SALVEX series of exercises have
been conducted annually thereafter, alternately in Indian and US Pacific locations.
4. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) signed a Master Shipyard Repair Agreement
(MSRA) with the United States Navy (US Navy) to strengthen the strategic partnership in the
defence sector?
3) Cochin Shipyard Ltd
4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd
5) Goa Shipyard Hindustan Shipyard Ltd
Answer- 2) Larsen & Toubro Ltd
Explanation:
On 11th July 2023, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) limited has signed a Master Shipyard Repair Agreement
(MSRA) with the United States Navy (US Navy) to strengthen the strategic partnership between India
and the United States of America (USA) in the defence sector and to contribute to a free and open
Indo-Pacific.
• Under this MSRA, L&T will dedicate all its dynamism, innovation, and Shipbuilding 4.0
techniques to meet the quality and delivery requirements of the US Navy.
• The agreement covers a variety of ship repair services, including hull repair, mechanical repair,
electrical repair, painting and so on and the agreement is valid for a period of 5 years.
i. The USNS Salvor is the Military Sealift Command’s rescue and salvage ship, which arrived at the
shipyard on 9th July for voyage repairs.
5. Name the Indian Naval Ship (INS) that has recently (in July ‘23) participated in the two-week
long annual training exercise ‘Operation Southern Readiness 2023’, conducted by Combined
Maritime Forces (CMF), in Seychelles.
1)INS Sharada
2) INS Sujata
3) INS Sukanya
4) INS Sunayna
5) INS Suvarna
Answer- 4) INS Sunayna
Explanation:
INS (Indian Naval Ship) Sunayna, a second Saryu-class patrol vessel, participated in two-week long
annual training exercise ‘Operation Southern Readiness 2023’, conducted by Combined Maritime

Forces (CMF), in Seychelles to strengthen international collaboration at sea & enhance operational
readiness.
• The exercise was led by CMF’s new maritime security training staff, CTF-154.
• The training exercise onboard was witnessed by a delegation of CMF from Bahrain headed by
Cmde Oliver, Commander of CTF56.
i. Navies from the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Italy, Seychelles Defence Forces & Marine
Police, and member nations of EUNAVFOR (European Union Naval Force).
6. In July 2023, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN)
for the procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft from ______________ (country) to boost the
operational capabilities of the Indian Navy.
2) France
3) Indonesia
4) Russia
5) Japan
Answer- 2) France
Explanation:
On 13th July 2023, The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Union Minister Rajnath Singh,
Ministry of Defence (MoD), granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of 26 Rafale
Marine aircraft along with associated ancillary equipment, weapons, simulator, spares,
documentation, crew training and logistic support for the Indian Navy from the French government.
i. This procurement is based on an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) between India and France
and aims to bolster the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy.
ii. The DAC also granted the AoN for procurement of three additional Scorpene submarines under Buy
(Indian) category which will be constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).
7. Name the 15th edition of India-Mongolia bilateral joint military exercise that commenced at
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in July 2023.
1) Garuda Shakti 2023
2) Sampriti 2023
3) Dharma Guardian 2023
4) Nomadic Elephant 2023
5) Samudra Shakti 2023
Answer- 4) Nomadic Elephant 2023
Explanation:
Nomadic Elephant 2023, the 15th edition of India-Mongolia bilateral joint military exercise is being
conducted at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 17 to 31 July 2023. The Indian Army contingent of 43
personnel is participating in the exercise in Mongolia.
i. Objective: To build positive military relations, exchange best practices, develop interoperability,
companionship, camaraderie and friendship between the two nation armies.
ii. Participants include soldiers from the Indian Army’s Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regiment
and Unit 084 of the Mongolian Armed Forces.

8. Which of the following yard/ Indian Navy Ship (INS) has recently (in July ‘23) received by the
Indian Navy, constructed in accordance with the classification rules of the Indian Register of
Shipping (IRS)?
1) INS Vishal
2) LSAM 15 (Yard 125)
3) INS Vela
4) LSAM 7 (Yard 75)
5) INS Karanj
Answer- 4) LSAM 7 (Yard 75)
Explanation:
On 18th July 2023, the Indian Navy received the First Barge of the series LSAM 7 (Yard 75) in
the presence of Iftekhar Alam, Commanding Officer of INS Tunir. This Barge was constructed in
accordance with the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and is expected to
serve the Indian Navy for a service life of 30 years.
i. The Barge proudly exemplifies the “Make in India” initiative of the Government of India, as it stands
as a symbol of self-reliance with all its major and auxiliary equipment procured from indigenous
manufacturers.
ii. The induction of these Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barges is expected to bolster the
operational capabilities of the Indian Navy by streamlining the transportation, embarkation, and
disembarkation processes for articles and ammunition to Indian Naval Ships.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. In which city, India’s first ‘Police Drone Unit’ for aerial surveillance was launched in June
2023?
1) Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
2) Nagpur, Maharashtra
3) Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 5) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
On 29th June 2023, The Greater Chennai Police(GCP) launched the ‘Police Drone Unit’, the first in
India, for aerial surveillance in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
i. The unit has a total of 9 drones under three categories – Quick Response Surveillance drones, heavy-
lift multi-rotor drones, and Long Range Survey wing plane.
ii. The unit established at a cost of Rs 3.6 crore was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Director General of
Police (DGP) C Sylendra Babu and Greater Chennai Police Commissioner Shankar Jiwal at Besant
Nagar Avenue, Adyar in Chennai.
2. Which company has recently (in June ‘23) completed the first Commercial Spaceflight
mission from New Mexico?
1) Axiom Space Inc
2) Bigelow Aerospace

3) Armadillo Aerospace
4) Virgin Galactic Holding Inc
5) Blue Origin
Answer- 4) Virgin Galactic Holding Inc
Explanation:
On 29th June 2023, Virgin Galactic Holding Inc (SPCE.N), the space company founded by United
Kingdom(UK) entrepreneur Richard Branson, successfully completed its first commercial spaceflight
mission called “Galactic 01”.
• 2 Italian air force officers(Colonel Walter Villadei and Lieutenant Colonel Angelo Landolfi) and
an aerospace engineer from the National Research Council of Italy made the brief suborbital
ride with 3 Virgin Galactic crew members.
i. The crew flew more than 50 miles (80 km), an altitude recognised as the edge of outer space by the
Government of the United States of America(USA), above the New Mexico desert on a Virgin Galactic
rocket plane.
ii. The Mission started at the Virgin Galactic spaceport in New Mexico, where the passengers were
securely attached beneath the wing of the enormous twin-fuselage mothership known as Virgin
Mother Ship (VMS) Eve.
3. In July 2023, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, Amit Shah virtually launched
the ‘Akshar River Cruise‘ on the __________ Riverfront in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
1) Machchhu
2) Tapti
3) Narmada
4) Mahi
5) Sabarmati
Answer- 5) Sabarmati
Explanation:
On 2nd July 2023, Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, virtually launched the
‘Akshar River Cruise‘ on Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This is the first passenger
catamaran built in India under the “Make in India” initiative.
i. The Akshar River Cruise is a floating restaurant developed under Public Private Partnership by
Akshar Travels Private Limited, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and Sabarmati Riverfront
Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) at a cost of Rs.15 crore.
ii. The cruise has a capacity of 165 passengers.
4. Which organisation’s Euclid Spacecraft was recently (in July ‘23) launched aboard SpaceX’s
Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, the United States of America(USA)?
1) European Space Agency
2) Indian Space Research Organisation
3) Canadian Space Agency
4) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
5) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Answer- 1) European Space Agency

Explanation:
On 1st July 2023, the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Euclid Spacecraft was launched aboard
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, the United States of America (USA).
i. ESA’s Euclid mission is designed to explore the composition and evolution of the dark Universe(dark
energy and dark matter) using a wide-angle telescope to survey galaxies as far away as 10 billion
light-years from Earth.
• Its operational orbit will be halo around a point known as the Sun-Earth Lagrange point 2 (L2),
at an average distance of 1.5 million km beyond Earth’s orbit.
• About Euclid Spacecraft:
• The Euclid spacecraft, approximately 4.7 m tall and 3.7 m in diameter, will have a launch mass
of around 2100 kg.
5. In June 2023, ____________ (Space Telescope) helped researchers to identify six new Monster
galaxies, which formed roughly 500-700 million years after the Big Bang.
1) Kepler space Telescope
2) James Webb Space Telescope
3) Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope
4) Spitzer Space Telescope
5) Hubble Space Telescope
Answer- 2) James Webb Space Telescope
Explanation:
In June 2023, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s James Webb Space Telescope
(JWST) has helped researchers identify the earliest galaxies ever seen – within the first 650 million
years after the Universe was born in the Big Bang,
• The project is known as the JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey (JADES).
• JWST has discovered six Monster galaxies, formed roughly 500-700 million years after the Big
Bang,
i. 6 distant galaxies captured by JWST:
• The record holder (JADES-GS-z13-0)
• The glowing dog bone
• GN-z11
• The big clumpy one
• The inside-out one
• The cosmic rose
6. Which company, along with Optimus Logics has recently (in July ‘23) developed India's first
NavIC - Based PNT( (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Device (handheld devices)?
1) Elena Geo Systems
2) Antrix Corporation
3) Data Patterns (India) Limited
4) NewSpace India Limited
5) Dhruva Space Private Limited
Answer- 1) Elena Geo Systems

Explanation:
Elena Geo Systems, a Space Technology Company and Optimus Logics, two companies based in
Bengaluru in Karnataka, have successfully developed India's first NavIC - Based PNT( (Positioning,
Navigation, and Timing) Device (handheld devices) that are driven by satellite communications. This
project was funded by the Department of Telecommunications under the Digital Communication
Innovation Square (DCIS) scheme.
i. The 1st lot of PNT devices will be manufactured by Elena Geo Systems.
ii. The PNT device consists of a 5G mobile phone and NavIC chip along with its adapter and receiver to
be able to communicate with the NavIC satellite.
7. Name the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) that has recently (in July ‘23) developed
India's first 100% DME-Fueled Tractor for Sustainable On and Off-Road Usage?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Kanpur
4) IIT Bombay
5) IIT Guwahati
Answer- 3) IIT Kanpur
Explanation:
Researchers at Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have developed India's first
tractor/vehicle that operates solely on 100% Dimethyl Ether (DME), an indigenous and renewable
fuel. This breakthrough positions DME as a viable alternative fuel and engine technology for
conventional diesel engines used in agriculture and transportation sectors.
i. The research was supported by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) and was
aligned with NITI Aayog’s ‘Methanol Economy’ program.
ii. This groundbreaking development by IIT Kanpur sets a new benchmark in the field of sustainable
transportation, opening doors to a promising future where renewable fuels drive India’s journey
towards a cleaner and greener environment.
8. Which of the following satellites has/have recently (in July ‘23) launched on the 117th and
final launch of the Ariane 5 Rocket from Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana?
1) Heinrich Hertz (H2Sat) (Germany)
2) Syracuse 4B (France)
3) Yahsat 1A (United Arab Emirates)
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
On 5th July 2023, the 117th and final launch of Ariane 5 Rocket, a 53 metre tall, three-stage launcher,
was successfully launched from Europe’s Spaceport (Guiana Space Center) in Kourou, French Guiana
toward geostationary orbit to deliver two military communications satellites namely Syracuse 4B for
the France and the Heinrich Hertz (H2Sat) for the German Governments.
i. Ariane 5, a European heavy-lift space launch vehicle first launched in 1996 has 27 years of
experience with this final launch mission.

ii. Of Ariane 5’s 117 missions and 239 payloads delivered to orbit, the launch vehicle has performed at
a 96% success rate.
9. Which country has recently (in July ‘23) granted 2 licenses to SpaceX to offer high-speed
internet via Starlink Satellites?
1) Uzbekistan
2) Nepal
3) Kyrgyzstan
4) Mongolia
5) Kazakhstan
Answer- 4) Mongolia
Explanation:
The government of Mongolia has granted 2 licenses to SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, to function as an
internet service provider utilizing Starlink, satellite communications service operated by SpaceX.
i. Following this, SpaceX will provide high speed connectivity through Starlink to the internet users in
Mongolia.
ii. At present, Mongolia has an extensive network of fiber optic cables which provides access to high
speed internet.
10. In July 2023, International Telecommunication Union organised 2 days Global Summit ‘AI
for Good’ in ______________, where 51 robots demonstrated the aid in achieving the organization’s
17 Social Development Goals (SDGs).
1) Rome, Italy
2) Paris, France
3) Geneva, Switzerland
4) London, United Kingdom
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 3) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialized agency of the United Nations(UN)
responsible for information and communication technologies, organised 2 days Global Summit ‘AI for
Good’ in Geneva, Switzerland.
i. The summit highlighted the deployment of specialized robots to aid in achieving the organization’s
17 Social Development Goals (SDGs)
ii. Cutting-edge robotic AI solutions were presented through 51 robot(out of which nine are
Humanoid) demonstrations by companies such as Pepper the Robot, GoBe Robot, Aliengo, B1, and
Go1.
iii. A first-of-its-kind press conference where journalists pose questions to an all-robot panel was
held.
11. In July 2023, the Secretary to the Department of Telecommunication(DoT) K Rajaraman

launched the ‘Standards Coordination Portal’, which was developed by ____________ (centre).
1) Telecommunication Engineering Centre
2) Centre of Excellence for Innovations
3) Centre of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Technology

5) Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development
Answer- 1) Telecommunication Engineering Centre
Explanation:
K Rajaraman, the Secretary to the Department of Telecommunication (DoT), Ministry of
Communications, launched the ‘Standards Coordination Portal’, developed by Telecommunication
Engineering Centre (TEC) under the DoT, during the “National Workshop on Enhancing Indian
Participation in Telecom Global Standards Bodies” held at Centre For Development Of Telematics (C-
DoT) Campus in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The portal aims to increase India’s participation in global standardising initiatives by bringing
together specialists from various sectors such as industry, academic institutions, research
organisations, and government.
i. The workshop was conducted by TEC in collaboration with C-DoT and Telecommunications
Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI), a National Telecom Standards Development
Organisation (SDO).
ii. K.Rajaraman, Secretary (DoT), also released the “Fairness Assessment and Rating of Artificial
Intelligence Systems” TEC standard, which specifies detailed protocols for analysing and rating the
fairness of artificial intelligence systems, assuring ethical and responsible AI deployment.
12. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the step taken by the Indian
National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) in July 2023?
A) The IN-SPACe issued an expression of interest (EoI) for the first-of-its-kind Transfer of
Technology (ToT) of the small satellite launch vehicle (SSLV) to Indian private Space firms.
B) The IN-SPACe and ISRO’s Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) signed an MoU with Lockheed
Martin Corporation to explore opportunities for the utilisation of the Chandrayaan-3 crewed
spacecraft to service Starlab space station.
C) The MoU was signed during the 4th edition of the Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SLEM) in
Bengaluru, Karnataka under the theme "Towards a New Space ERA (Economy, Responsibility,
Alliance)”.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 11th July 2023, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) issued
an expression of interest (EoI) for the first-of-its-kind Transfer of Technology (ToT) of the small
satellite launch vehicle (SSLV) to Indian private Space firms.
i. The recipient of this ToT would be able to grow the small satellite segment in a big way, paving the
way for India to become the global hub for such launches.
• SSLV is a 3 stage Launch Vehicle configured with 3 Solid Propulsion Stages and liquid
propulsion based Velocity Trimming Module (VTM) as a terminal stage.
• SSLV is 2m in diameter and 34m in length with lift off weight of ~120 tonnes.
• SSLV is capable of launching 500kg satellite in 500km planar orbit.

• So far, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has flown the SSLV only twice and only one
of those missions were successful.
ii. On 7th July 2023, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) and
ISRO’s Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
Voyager Space to explore opportunities for the utilisation of the Gaganyaan crewed spacecraft to
service Starlab space station.
iii. The MoU was signed during the 4th edition of the Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SLEM)
organised Under India’s presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20).
• The meeting under the theme ‘Towards a New Space ERA (Economy, Responsibility, Alliance)”,
was held from 6th to 7th July 2023 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
13. Name the Differential Global Navigation Satellite System (DGNSS) that was launched by the
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal to boost the
digitalisation in the maritime sector.
1) Sagar Saahil
2) Sagar Sambandh
3) Sagar Sarokaa
4) Sagar Bandargah
5) Sagar Sampark
Answer- 5) Sagar Sampark
Explanation:
On 12th July 2023, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal
inaugurated the Differential Global Navigation Satellite System (DGNSS) “Sagar Sampark” in New
Delhi, Delhi, to boost the digitalisation in the maritime sector.
• The indigenously developed DGNSS is a terrestrial based enhancement system that corrects
the errors and inaccuracies in the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and provides
more accurate positioning information in Indian waters and beyond.
i. The launch of ‘Sagar Sampark’-DGNSS, at 6 locations under DGLL, will enhance the capability of the
DGLL in the field of radio aids to marine navigation.
ii. DGNSS helps mariners in safe navigation and reduces the risk of collisions, groundings, and
accidents in the port and harbour areas and this will lead to the safe and efficient movement of
vessels.
14. Which aerospace company/ space agency has recently (in July ‘23) launched World’s First
Methane-Powered Rocket ‘ZhuQue-2 Y-2’ to Space?
1) Roscosmos (Russia)
2) JAXA (Japan)
3) Boeing Company (United States of America)
4) LandSpace (China)
5) SpaceX (United States)
Answer- 4) LandSpace (China)
Explanation:
On July 12 2023, LandSpace, a Chinese private aerospace company became the world’s first
aerospace company to launch a two-stage rocket ‘ZhuQue-2 Y-2’ using liquid methane as fuel and

liquid oxygen (LOx) as oxidizer. The rocket was launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the
Gobi desert, China.
i. A test payload was deposited into the Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
ii. The launch was the second attempt for the Zhuque-2 Y-2 rocket, following a failed initial launch of
Zhuque-2 Y-1 in December, 2022.
15. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the Chandrayaan-3, India’s 3rd
lunar exploration mission launched from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh (AP) in July 2023?
1) With successful landing, India will be the 2nd country to land a spacecraft near the Moon's South
Pole at 60 degrees latitude, and the 5th country to soft land on the moon.
2) It consists of indigenous Lander module (LM) called Vikram (Valour), Propulsion Module (PM) and
Rover named Pragyaan (Wisdom) with an objective of developing and demonstrating new
technologies required for Inter planetary missions.
3) The Objectives of Chandrayaan-3 is to demonstrate Safe and Soft Landing on Lunar Surface, to
demonstrate Rover roving on the moon and to conduct in-situ scientific experiments.
4) Chandrayaan 3 mission is nearly identical to the Chandrayaan 2 mission, but the Orbiter
component has been replaced with PM.
5) The data collected by the lander and rover is digitized and transmitted as electromagnetic waves to
a receiver on the circulating PM around the moon.
Answer- 1) With successful landing, India will be the 2nd country to land a spacecraft near the
Moon's South Pole at 60 degrees latitude, and the 5th country to soft land on the moon.
Explanation:
On July 14, 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched ‘Chandrayaan-
3 (Moon Craft)’ spacecraft into orbit onboard Launch Vehicle Mark-3-LVM 3 rocket from SDSC SHAR
(Satish Dhawan Space Centre- Sriharikota Range), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
• It is India’s third lunar exploration mission after Chandrayaan 1 in 2008, Chandrayaan 2 in
2019.
i. With successful landing, India will be the first country to land spacecraft near Moon’s South Pole
at 70 degrees latitude, and the 4th country to soft land on the moon after the United States (US) with
its surveyor 1 in 1966; Soviet Union/Russia’s Luna 9 in 1966, and China with Chang’s 3 in 2013.
ii. Developed by ISRO, it consists of indigenous Lander module (LM) called Vikram (Valour),
Propulsion Module (PM) and Rover named Pragyaan (Wisdom) with an objective of developing and
demonstrating new technologies required for Inter planetary missions.
iii. The spacecraft will take nearly 42 days to reach the moon & The Lander and rover are expected to
land near the lunar south pole region on August 23 or 24, 2023.
iv. Objectives of Chandrayaan-3:
• To demonstrate Safe and Soft Landing on Lunar Surface
• To demonstrate Rover roving on the moon and
• To conduct in-situ scientific experiments
v. Chandrayaan 3 mission is nearly identical to the Chandrayaan 2 mission, but the Orbiter component
has been replaced with PM.
Note- The Chandrayaan’s 3 mission directors are Mohan Kumar, the Vehicle/Rocket Director is Biju
C. Thomas and the Spacecraft Director is Dr P. Veeramuthuvel.

16. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) signed the contract for procurement of Tactical
Access Switch with the Indian Army under the Make in India model?
1) Mahindra Aerospace Limited
2) Tata Advanced Systems Limited
4) Lockheed Martin Corporation
Answer- 2) Tata Advanced Systems Limited
Explanation:
On 14th July 2023, the Indian Army signed the contract for procurement of Tactical Access Switch
with Tata Advanced Systems Limited under the Make in India model to produce a compact,
modular, and strengthened networking device capable of faster switching, hence increasing the Indian
Army’s tactical communication capability.
i. Tactical access switch used for the communication between two tactical army troops. It is equipped
with a non-blocking mode of operation as well as a switching capability for data and Voice.
ii. The Dhanush howitzer, produced by Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL)
using Swedish Bofors technology, entered Eastern Ladakh in 2022. It can effectively target locations
up to 48 kilometers away, showcasing its advanced capabilities.
17. Name the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) that has been recently (in July ‘23)
launched by North Korea for the second time from Pyongyang.
1) Pukguksong-2
2) Hwasong-12
3) Taepodong-1
4) Hwasong-5
5) Hwasong-18
Answer- 5) Hwasong-18
Explanation:
On 12th July 2023, North Korea’s Hwasong-18 (Mars Artillery Type 18), a intercontinental ballistic
missile (ICBM) was successfully launched for the second time from Pyongyang, North Korea
(Democratic People’s Republic of Korea). The first test-firing of Hwasong-18 was on 13th April 2023.
i. It uses solid-fuel technology, giving it the capability to launch with minimal preparation and allows
faster deployment of missiles during a war which makes it harder for the opponent to detect signs of
their launch in advance.
ii. Hwasong-18 is North Korea's first solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
18. In June 2023, the engineers at Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) facility in
Bengaluru, Karnataka joined the two main components of the NISAR, namely the spacecraft
bus and the radar instrument payload, to create a single spacecraft.
What does ‘S’ stand for in NISAR?
1) System
2) Secondary
3) Synthetic
4) Supernova
5) Station

Answer- 3) Synthetic
Explanation:
In June 2023, the engineers at Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) facility in Bengaluru,
Karnataka joined the two main components of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR),
namely the spacecraft bus and the radar instrument payload, to create a single spacecraft.
i. On 8th March 2023, the payload ( L-band radar and S-band Radar) arrived from the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, the
United States of America(USA) to Bengaluru and the bus was built at the ISRO facility.
ii. NISAR jointly developed by NASA and ISRO is set to launch in early 2024 from the Satish Dhawan
Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh(AP) atop ISRO’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch
Vehicle (GSLV) Mark II rocket.
iii. According to ISRO, NISAR will map the entire globe in 12 days and provide spatially and
temporally consistent data for understanding changes among other observables, the dynamics of
forests, wetlands, and agricultural lands.
19. In July 2023, Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah launched the ‘Central Registrar of
Cooperative Societies (CRCS) – Sahara Refund Portal to Expedite Refunds for Sahara Group
Depositors.
Which organisation/company’s subsidiary has developed the refund portal?
1) National Informatics Centre
3) Industrial Finance Corporation of India
5) National Financial Reporting Authority
Answer- 3) Industrial Finance Corporation of India
Explanation:
On 17th July 2023, Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah launched the ‘Central Registrar of
Cooperative Societies (CRCS) – Sahara Refund Portal’ aimed at aiding over 10 crore depositors of
the Sahara Group in reclaiming their money within 45 days of registration in the portal.
i. The refund portal has been developed by a subsidiary of Industrial Finance Corporation of India
(IFCI) Ltd, for submission of legitimate claims by the depositors of these cooperative societies.
ii. In Phase I, around 1.7 crore investors will be beneficiaries, and claims up to ₹10,000 will be
prioritised for settlement. The refunds will be credited to the Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of the
investors within 45-days of registration in the portal.
20. As of July 2023 report, Indian Air Force (IAF) will get its first C-295 transport aircraft in
September, 2023 from __________ and Space S.A., Spain.
1) Embraer
2) Boeing
3) Safran S.A
4) Airbus
5) Thales Group
Answer- 4) Airbus

Explanation:
Indian Air Force (IAF) will get its first C-295 transport aircraft in September, 2023 from Airbus and
Space S.A., Spain. C295 is replacing Avro transport aircraft that were procured in the 1960s.
i. The C-295 has a capacity of 9 tonnes and can carry up to 71 troops or 50 paratroopers. IAF will
become the largest operator of the C-295.
ii. In September 2021, the Defence Ministry signed a ₹22,000-crore deal with Airbus and Space S.A.,
Spain, for procurement of 56 C-295 MW transport aircraft to replace the Avro aircraft in service with
the IAF. As per contract, 16 aircraft would come in fly away condition, manufactured at the Airbus
facility in Seville, and 40 would be manufactured in India by Airbus jointly with Tata Advanced
Systems Limited(TASL).
iii. The first aircraft manufactured in India would be delivered in September 2026.
21. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 14th Clean Energy
Ministerial (CEM14) and 8th Mission Innovation meeting (CEM14/MI-8) held in July 2023?
A) The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) adopted the first-of-its-kind ‘Clean Energy Marine Hubs
Initiative (CEM-Hubs)’ for scaling up low carbon fuel production during the CEM14/MI-8 held
in Goa, India.
B) The CEM14/MI-8 meeting was simultaneously organized by the Central Electricity
Regulatory Commission, under the Ministry of Power, and the Department of Science and
Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology.
C) The Theme of CEM14/MI-8 is Advancing Clean Energy Together.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On July 21, 2023, The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) adopted first-of-its-kind ‘Clean Energy Marine
Hubs Initiative (CEM-Hubs)’ for scaling up low carbon fuel production during the 14th Clean Energy
Ministerial (CEM14) and 8th Mission Innovation meeting (CEM14/MI-8) held on July 19-22, 2023 in
Goa, India.
i. The CEM14/MI-8 meeting was simultaneously organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE),
under the Ministry of Power, and the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and
Technology, in Goa from 19th to 22rd July 2023.
ii. CEM was held on the sidelines of 4th G20 (Group of Twenty) Energy Transitions Ministerial
Meeting (ETMM) under India’s G20 Presidency in Goa during July 19-20, 2023.
• Theme of CEM14/MI-8: Advancing Clean Energy Together
• Aim of CEM14/MI-8: To Bring Together The Global Clean Energy Community.
22. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) tested its Raman-II Engine at Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO) Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Tamil Nadu.
1) Airnetz Aviation Private Limited
3) Boeing India Private Limited

5) Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited
Answer- 5) Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited
Explanation:
On 20th July 2023, Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited, Hyderabad (Telangana) -based space
startup, successfully tested its Raman-II engine at the Liquid Thruster Test Facility (LTTF) of
ISRO(Indian Space Research Organisation) Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli
district, Tamil Nadu(TN).
i. The testing was enabled by Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe).
Note: This facilitation by ISRO highlights its commitment to support private players, start-ups, and
Non-Government Entities (NGEs) in developing India’s space eco-system.
23. Which ministry has recently (in July ‘23) launched a portal for all states and Union
Territories to report the violation under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (PECA)
2019?
1) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
4) Ministry of Women and Child Development
5) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer- 2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a portal for all states and Union
Territories to report the violations under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production,
Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Act (PECA)
2019.
i. The portal helps to collect information and take swift action on reported violations of the PECA,
cigarettes and other Tobacco products act-2003.
ii. Electronic cigarettes and similar devices are battery-operated systems that heat a substance (in
liquid or solid state), which contains nicotine and often flavours, to create an aerosol for inhalation.
24. In July 2023, the Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) launched 22
Starlink v2 satellites to Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) onboard the _________ (rocket) from Florida, the
United States of America (USA).
1) Falcon 1e
2) Grasshopper
3) Falcon 9
4) Starship
5) Falcon 5
Answer- 3) Falcon 9
Explanation:
On 23rd July 2023, the Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) launched 22 Starlink
v2 satellites to Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) onboard the Falcon 9 rocket from the Space Launch Complex
40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Base in Florida, the United States of America(USA).

i. The Falcon 9 first stage booster returned to Earth and landed about 8.5 minutes after the lift off on
the “Just Read the Instructions” drone ship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
ii. This marks the 6th flight and landing of the Falcon 9 first stage booster. It has previously supported
5 missions including CRS-26, OneWeb Launch 16, Intelsat IS-40e, and two Starlink missions.
25. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) won a multi-crore grant from the Innovations for
Defence Excellence (iDEX) for the Mission DefSpace Challenge to manufacture miniaturised
multi-payload satellites for the Indian Air Force (IAF)?
1) Skyroot Aerospace
2) AgniKul Cosmos
3) Pixxel
4) Dhruva Space
5) Bellatrix Aerospace
Answer- 3) Pixxel
Explanation:
Pixxel, a Bengaluru(Karnataka)-based private space data company, won a multi-crore grant from the
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) under the Ministry of Defence(MoD) for the Mission
DefSpace Challenge under iDEX Prime (Space), to manufacture miniaturised multi-payload satellites
for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
i. This was received as a part of the SPARK (Support for Prototype and Research Kickstart (in
Defence)) grants by iDEX.
ii. Benefits of the Grant:
• Under the grant from iDEX, Pixxel will develop small satellites of up to 150 kilograms (Kgs) for
Electro-Optical, Infrared (IR), Synthetic Aperture Radar and Hyper Spectral purposes.
• Pixxel will utilize its expertise of building microsatellites in-house to manufacture satellites
externally for the first time.
iii. Mission DefSpace, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during DefExpo in October, 2022
with 75 Defence Space Challenges relevant to the end users.
26. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with the Thyssenkrupp
Marine Systems (TKMS ) to modernize a Sub-Surface Killer (SSK) class submarine, Indian Navy
Ship (INS) Shankush.
1) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
3) Hindustan Shipyard Ltd
4) Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd
5) Goa Shipyard Ltd
Answer- 2) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd
Explanation:
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the overhaul and modernization of a Sub-Surface Killer
(SSK) class submarine, Indian Navy Ship (INS) Shankush to extend its operational capability.
i. MDL, a Miniratna I Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) will act as general contractor up till
the on-time delivery of the submarine.

ii. TKMS, a Germany-based leading naval company, will be responsible for supplying selected systems,
equipment and components as well as for on-site technical support and pressure hull inspection.
27. In July 2023, United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) signed an agreement with ___________
(company) to construct Nuclear Thermal Rocket (NTR) vehicle to use in NASA’s Demonstration
Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations(DRACO) program for crewed missions to Mars.
1) General Dynamics Corporation
2) Boeing Company
3) Northrop Grumman Corporation
4) Lockheed Martin Corporation
5) BAE Systems plc
Answer- 4) Lockheed Martin Corporation
Explanation:
On 26th July 2023, United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) penned an agreement with Littleton, Colorado based
aerospace and defence firm Lockheed Martin Corporation to construct Nuclear Thermal Rocket
(NTR) vehicle to use in NASA’s Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations(DRACO) program
for crewed missions to Mars.
• This will help NASA & DARPA jointly to launch a nuclear-powered satellite as soon as 2027.
• The engine uses a nuclear fission reactor to generate high temperatures which is more efficient
than chemical propulsion systems.
i. NASA is attempting to develop a nuclear rocket that will take humanity to Mars and beyond. Under
the DRACO program, NASA aims to have an in-space test of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NPT) within
2027 with an estimate of USD 499 million.
ii. In 1979, NASA contemplated a manned Mars Mission utilising a nuclear-powered spacecraft known
as Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application (NERVA). Unfortunately, the NERVA project was
abandoned.
iii. Under the agreement with DARPA, Lockheed Martin is responsible for spacecraft design,
integration, and testing.
28. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) obtained a Type Certificate (TC) for its
new indigenous drone model ‘AGRIBOT A6‘ from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation
(DGCA).
1) Paras Aerospace Limited
2) IoTechWorld Avigation Private Limited
3) Garuda Aerospace Limited
4) Thanos Technologies
5) Dhaksha Unmanned Systems
Answer- 2) IoTechWorld Avigation Private Limited
Explanation:
IoTechWorld Avigation Private Limited , a Gurugram (Haryana)-based Agri-drone manufacturer,
obtained a Type Certificate (TC) for its new indigenous drone model ‘AGRIBOT A6‘ from the
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India, regulatory body in the field of Civil Aviation.
This the second drone from IoTechWorld that has received TC.

i. IoTechWorld Avigation Pvt Ltd was awarded the first TC under Drone Rules, 2021 in June 2022.
ii. AGRIBOT A6 model is 30% more compact than the previous model and is easy to transport and
operate.
29. Name the world’s largest commercial communications satellite that was recently (in July
‘23) launched by the Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX)’s Falcon Heavy
Rocket.
1) Crew Dragon mission
2) Hughes JUPITER 3 mission
3) Axiom Mission 1
4) RazakSAT
5) Merlin 1D mission
Answer- 2) Hughes JUPITER 3 mission
Explanation:
On 28th July 2023, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX)’s Falcon Heavy Rocket
launched the Hughes JUPITER 3 mission (EchoStar XXIV), the world’s largest commercial
communications satellite, to the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit(GTO) from Launch Complex 39A (LC-
39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the United States of America(USA).
i. This mark’s Falcon Heavy’s 7th launch since its debut in 2018 and the 3rd launch and SpaceX’s 51st
mission in 2023.
Note: With the total payload mass of 9.2 metric tons, Jupiter 3 is the heaviest geostationary satellite
ever launched.
SPORTS
1. In June 2023, Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the Men's Javelin Throw at the
___________________ Diamond League 2023 with a throw of 87.66 meters(m).
1) Doha
2) Rabat
3) Lausanne
4) Florence
5) Paris
Answer- 3) Lausanne
Explanation:
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the Men's Javelin Throw
at the Lausanne Diamond League 2023 (officially known as Lausanne Diamond League Athletissima
2023) held from June 29 to 30 at Stade Olympique de la Pontaise in Lausanne, Switzerland.
i. Neeraj Chopra recorded a throw of 87.66 meters(m), Germany’s Julian Weber finished second with
a throw of 87.03m and Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic finished
third with a throw of 86.13m.
• Lausanne Diamond League 2023 is the 6th round of the 2023 Diamond League series. The
2023 Diamond League series has a total of 14 rounds, where 13 rounds are qualifiers and 14th
round is the finals (The Diamond league 2023), which will be held in Eugene, United States of
America (USA).

• India’s Murali Sreeshankar finished fifth in the men’s long jump event at the 2023 Lausanne
Diamond League with a jump of 7.88 metres(m).
2. Name the personality who has recently (in July ‘23) won the Formula 1 (F1) 2023 Austrian
Grand Prix.
1) Max Verstappen
2) Fernando Alonso
3) Sergio Perez
4) Lewis Hamilton
5) Charles Leclerc
Answer- 1) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Dutch-Belgium racing Driver Max Verstappen won the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix (Officially known
as Formula 1 Rolex Groser Preis Von Österreich 2023) at the circuit Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria.
i. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc (Monacan Driver) finished 2nd position and Red Bull’s Sergio Perez
(Mexican Driver) finished 3rd position.
ii. Verstappen won both the main F1 race and the shorter sprint race from pole position at the
Austrian GP 2023.
3. In July 2023, Indian Football Team defeated ___________ (country) football team to win the
South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Bangabandhu Championship for the 9th Time.
1) Kuwait
2) Nepal
3) Pakistan
4) Bangladesh
5) Bhutan
Answer- 1) Kuwait
Explanation:
On 4th July 2023, Indian Football Team (also known as ‘Blue Tigers’) won the South Asian Football
Federation (SAFF) Bangabandhu Championship 2023 defeating Kuwait national football team at the
finals, in Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• The 14th edition SAFF Championship 2023 held from 21th June to 4th July 2023, saw
participation of eight teams including India, Kuwait, Nepal, Pakistan, Lebanon, Maldives,
Bhutan, Bangladesh.
i. The 2023 SAFF Championships marks India’s 9th SAFF Championship title and second
consecutive title after it won in 2021 SAFF Championships in Maldives (defeated Nepal).
ii. India previously had won the championships in 1993, 1997, 1999, 2005, 2009,2011,2015, and
2021.
4. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 4th edition of Fédération
Internationale de Hockey(FIH) Hockey Pro League 2022-23 held from October 2022 to July
2023?
A) The Netherlands Men’s hockey team won the 4th edition of FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-23
by defeating Belgium and claimed their FIH Hockey Pro League Title for the 2nd Time.

B) Netherlands Women’s Hockey team won the 4th edition of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-
23 title by defeating England and claimed their FIH Hockey Pro League Title for the 4th Time.
C) With the win, the Netherlands also became the first nation to win both the men’s and
women’s FIH Hockey Pro League titles in the same season (2022-2023).
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 4th July 2023, The Netherlands men’s hockey team won the 4th edition of Fédération
Internationale de Hockey(FIH) Hockey Pro League 2022-23 by defeating Belgium in the finals held in
Antwerp, Belgium.
• The Netherlands Men’s became the first team in the men’s competition to win the title twice.
They won their 1st title in the 2021-2022 season.
• The 2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League(men’s) started on 28th October 2022 and ended on 4th
July 2023.
i. On 27th June 2023, Netherlands Women’s Hockey team won the 4th edition of the FIH Hockey Pro
League 2022-23 title by defeating New Zealand in Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen, The
Netherlands.
• This marks Netherlands women’s 3rd title in FIH Hockey Pro League. So far, they have won 3
of the 4 women’s FIH Hockey Pro League titles.
• Argentinian Women’s hockey team and Australian women’s hockey team won second and third
place in the 2022-2023 season.
• 2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League (Women’s) was held from 4th November 2022 to 5th July
2023.
ii. With the win, the Netherlands also became the first nation to win both the men’s and women’s
FIH Hockey Pro League titles in the same season (2022-2023).
5. Name the Indian Badminton Player who has recently (in July ‘23) won the Men’s Singles
finals at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Yonex Canada Open 2023 (Canada Open
2023).
1) Srikanth Kidambi
2) Prannoy H. S.
3) B. Sai Praneeth
4) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
5) Lakshya Sen
Answer- 5) Lakshya Sen
Explanation:
Indian Badminton Player Lakshya Sen won the Men’s Singles finals at the Badminton World
Federation (BWF) Yonex Canada Open 2023 (Canada Open 2023) defeating China’s Li Shi Feng
(reigning All England champion 2023), held in Calgary, Canada from 4th July – 9th July 2023.
• India’s P.V. Sindhu lost to Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in the Women’s Singles (semifinals) of
Canada Open 2023.

Event Winner Runner
Men’s Singles Lakshya Sen (India) Li Shi Feng (China)
Women’s Akane Yamaguchi (Japan) Ratchanok Intanon (Thailand)

Singles
Men’s Doubles Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Frederik Sogaard and Rasmus Kjær
Rasmussen (Denmark) (Denmark)
Women’s Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida Wakana Nagahara and Mayu
Doubles (Japan) Matsumoto (Japan)
Mixed Doubles Hiroki Midorikawa and Natsu Saito Mathias Thyrri and Amalie
(Japan) Magelund (Denmark)
6. Who has recently (in July ‘23) won the Formula 1 (FI) Aramco British Grand Prix (GP) 2023
and claimed his first ever British GP title?
1) Max Verstappen
2) Lando Norris
3) Sergio Pérez
4) Lewis Hamilton
5) Charles Leclerc
Explanation:
On 9th July 2023, Max Verstappen, the Red Bull driver (Dutch-Belgian) won the title at Formula 1
(FI) Aramco British Grand Prix (GP) 2023 held at Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire, England
(the United Kingdom, UK).
• This marks his first ever British GP title and 6th consecutive F1 win of the 2023 season.
• This also marks Max’s 8th win of this season and Red Bull’s 10th consecutive win of 2023
season (the other 2 titles were won by Sergio Perez in Saudi Arabia GP and Azerbaijan GP).
i. Lando Norris, the McLaren driver (Belgian-British) finished second and Lewis Hamilton, the
Mercedes driver (British) finished third.
7. In July 2023, Indian Grand Master, ___________ finished 5th in the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz
Croatia 2023, while Former World Champion GM Viswanathan Anand tied at ________ place.
1) Arjun Erigaisi; 6th
2) Dommaraju Gukesh; 7th
3) Arjun Erigaisi; 8th
4) Dommaraju Gukesh; 6th
5) Anish Giri; 7th
Answer- 2) Dommaraju Gukesh; 7th
Explanation:
Indian Grand Master (GM) Dommaraju (D) Gukesh (17 years old) finished 5th(with score 19.5/36)
while Former World Champion GM Viswanathan Anand (with score 16.5/36) tied at 7th place with

Jan-Krzysztof Duda of Poland in the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Croatia 2023, the 3rd led of the
Grand Chess Tour (GST) 2023, held from 3rd to 10th July 2023 in Westin Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
i. World No. 1 & Former World Champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway won the SuperUnited Rapid and
Blitz Croatia 2023 with a score of 26.0/36.
ii. Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia finished 2nd with 22.5 points and Alireza Firouzja of Iran finished
3rd with 22 points. Fabino Caruana (USA) finished 4th with 21.5 points.
8. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Limerick 2023 World
Archery Youth Championships held in Ireland in July 2023?
A) The Indian Archery team won 11 medals (6 Golds, 1 Silver, 4 Bronze) and secured 2nd
position in the medal tally of the Limerick 2023 World Archery Youth Championships.
B) South Korea topped the medal tally with 10 medals (6 Gold and4 Silver).
C) Agastay Singh from Maharashtra becomes 2nd Indian male archer to win Gold medal in
Recurve men’s individual of the Youth World Championship.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Indian Archery team won 11 medals (6 Golds, 1 Silver, 4 Bronze) and secured 2nd position in
the medal tally of the Limerick 2023 World Archery Youth Championships held in Limerick, Ireland
from 3rd July-9th July 2023.
i. South Korea topped the medal tally with 10 medals (6 Gold, and4 Silver).
ii. The 19-year old Parth Salunkhe from Maharashtra becomes the 1st Indian male archer to win a
gold medal in Recurve men’s individual by defeating South Korea’s Song Injun.
• He also won a Bronze medal in the Recurve mixed team along with Ridhi.
iii. Youth World Champion: Parth Salunkhe is the first male archer (recurve category) and sixth
Indian archer to become Youth World Champion.
9. Which country has recently (in July ‘23) defeated the Netherlands to win the International
Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2023 Qualifier tournament?
1) Zimbabwe
2) Sri Lanka
3) West Indies
4) Ireland
5) Scotland
Answer- 2) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Sri Lanka won the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2023
Qualifier tournament by defeating the Netherlands by 128 runs in the finals held on 9th July 2023
in Harare and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

• The CWC 2023 Qualifier, the 12th edition of CWC, was held from June 18 to July 9 2023 in
Harare and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
i. Sri Lanka won all 8 matches they played in the tournament and became the first team from the ICC
World Cup 2023 Qualifiers to qualify for the main draw of the World Cup 2023 to be held in India
from October 5 to November 19 2023.
ii. Sri Lanka has qualified for the main draw of the World Cup 2023 as Qualifier 2, while the
Netherlands will go into the World Cup as Qualifier 1. This was SL’s 10th consecutive One Day
International (ODI) win.
10. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the 136th edition of The
Wimbledon Championships (Wimbledon) 2023 held from June to July 2023?
1) Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeated seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia to
claim his first Wimbledon title(2023) at the Gentlemen’s singles final match held at the centre court.
2) Czech Republic’s Elena Rybakina became the first unseeded Women’s Singles champion at
Wimbledon in the Open Era after defeating Ons Jabeur of Russia in the Ladies singles final.
3) Neal Skupski(United Kingdom) and Dutch partner Wesley Koolhof won the Wimbledon
Gentlemen’s doubles title against the duo Marcel Granollers(Spain) and Horacio Zeballos (Argentina).
4) Hsieh Su-Wei of Taiwan and Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic won their second Wimbledon
Ladies doubles title as a pairing by beating Elise Mertens of Belgium and Storm Hunter of Australia.
5) Seven-time Grand Slam champion Justine Henin(Belgium) was honoured with the Philippe Chatrier
Award, the highest recognition from the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
Answer- 2) Czech Republic’s Elena Rybakina became the first unseeded Women’s Singles
champion at Wimbledon in the Open Era after defeating Ons Jabeur of Russia in the Ladies
singles final.
Explanation:
The 136th edition of The Wimbledon Championships (Wimbledon) 2023 took place from 26th June to
16th July 2023, the Gentlemen’s Singles was won by Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeating Novak Djokovic
of Serbia at the centre court, All England lawn tennis and croquet club, Wimbledon, London, United
Kingdom.
i. Carlos Alcaraz of Spaindefeated seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia to claim
his first Wimbledon title(2023) at the Gentlemen’s singles final match held at the centre court.
• For Carlos it was a second major following his US Open title 2022 as he became Wimbledon’s
third youngest men’s champion.
ii. Czech Republic’s Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded Women’s Singles champion at
Wimbledon in the Open Era after defeating Ons Jabeur (WTA- Women’s Tennis Association Rank
6)of Tunisia in the Ladies singles final.
• She was the first unseeded woman to even reach the final at the All England Club in 60 years.
Category Winners Runners
Gentlemen’s Carlos Alcaraz(Spain) Novak Djokovic(Serbia)

Singles
Ladies Singles Marketa Vondrousova(Czech Ons Jabeur(Tunisia)

Republic)

Gentlemen’s Neal Skupski(United Kingdom) and Marcel Granollers(Spain) and
Doubles Wesley Koolhof(Dutch) Horacio Zeballos (Argentina)
Ladies doubles Hsieh Su-Wei of (Taiwan) and Barbora Elise Mertens(Belgium) and Storm
Strycova (Czech Republic) Hunter (Australia)
Mixed Doubles Mate Pavic(Croatia) and Lyudmyla Joran Vliegen(Belgium) and Xu

Kichenok(Ukraine) Yifan(China)
iii. On 8th July 2023, former world No. 1 and seven-time Grand Slam champion Justine Henin
(Belgium) was honoured with the Philippe Chatrier Award, the highest recognition from the
International Tennis Federation (ITF).
11. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 25th edition of the Asian
Athletics Championships (AAC) held in Bangkok, Thailand in July 2023?
A) Indian contingents won 27 medals (6 Gold, 12 Silver and 9 Bronze) and finished 3rd in the
overall medal tally of the 25th edition of the Asian Athletics Championships (AAC)
B) Rajesh Ramesh, Aishwarya Mishra, Amoj Jacob, and Subha Venkatesan won Gold Medal in
4X400m Mixed Relay Event.
C) Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar secured his qualification for the 2024 Paris
Olympics after claiming a silver medal at the Asian Athletics Championships.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Indian contingents won 27 medals( 6 Gold, 12 Silver and 9 Bronze) and finished 3rd in the overall
medal tally of the 25th edition of the Asian Athletics Championships (AAC), the flagship event of
the Asian Athletics Association(AAA), held in the Supachalasai National Stadium in Bangkok,
Thailand from July 12th to July 16th 2023.
• Japan topped the medal tally with 37 medals (16 gold, 11 Silver, 10 bronze ) followed by China
with 22 medals (8 Gold, 8 Silver, 6 Bronze).
i. India had a remarkable performance in the mixed relay team event, winning a gold medal. The team
members, Rajesh Ramesh, Aishwarya Mishra, Amoj Jacob, and Subha Venkatesan demonstrated
excellent teamwork and skill to secure the top position in the event.
ii. Tajinderpal Singh Toor, a 28-year-old shot-putter, clinched his second gold medal in the men’s shot
put event.
iii. Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar secured his qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics after
claiming a silver medal at the Asian Athletics Championships.

12. In July 2023, India finished at the ___________ position securing two gold, silver and bronze
medals in the competition out of 112 countries at the 64th International Math Olympiad (IMO)
2023 held at Chiba, Japan.
1) 6th
2) 9th
3) 3rd
4) 8th
5) 5th
Answer- 2) 9th
Explanation:
India finished at the 9th position securing two gold, silver and bronze medals in the competition out
of 112 countries at the 64th International Math Olympiad (IMO) 2023 held at Chiba, Japan from July
2-13, 2023.
• China is ranked 1st followed by the United States of America (USA) at 2nd and South Korea at
3rd.
i. This is the fourth time India secured a position in the top 10 (India finished 7th in 1998 and in 2001,
and 9th in 2002).
ii. Winners:
• Gold medalists: Atul Shatavart Nadig(Bengaluru,Karnataka) and Arjun Gupta(New Delhi, Delhi)
• Silver medalists: Ananda Bhaduri(Guwahati, Assam) and Siddharth Choppara(Pune,
Maharastra)
• Bronze medalists: Adhitya Mangudy Venkata Ganesh(Pune, Maharastra) and Archit
Manas(Hyderabad).
13. Which Football team has recently (in July ‘23) won the Men’s 2023 UEFA(Union of European
Football Associations) European Under 21 (U21) Championship title by defeating Spain at
Batumi Arena, Georgia?
1) France
2) Netherlands
3) Portugal
4) England
5) Germany
Answer- 4) England
Explanation:
The England Football team won the Men’s 2023 UEFA(Union of European Football Associations)
European Under 21 (U21) Championship title(1-0) defeating Spain in the finals held at Batumi
Arena, Georgia. This mark’s England’s 3rd UEFA European U21 Championship title after 1982 and
1984.
• This also marks the 9th finals of Spain, more than any other country. Italy stands 2nd with 7.
i. UEFA’s Technical Observer panel has named England forward Anthony Gordon as the Player of the
Tournament.
ii. 2023 UEFA European U21 Championship, the 24th edition of the UEFA European U21
Championship.
Note- Slovakia has been selected as host nation of the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

14. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Commonwealth Senior,
Junior, and Youth Weightlifting Championships 2023 held at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh,
India in July 2023?
A) Indian Senior weightlifting contingent won 20 medals (9 Golds, 9 Silvers and 2 Bronze) at
the Commonwealth Senior, Junior, and Youth Weightlifting Championships 2023.
B) The Indian team overall won 61 medals (38 Gold, 21 Silver and 2 Bronze) across senior,
junior and youth categories.
C) The Gyaneshwari Yadav (India) won the Gold medal in the women’s 49kg event, awarded as
the Best Lifters in the junior category.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Indian Senior weightlifting contingent won 20 medals (9 Golds, 9 Silvers and 2 Bronze) at the
Commonwealth Senior, Junior, and Youth Weightlifting Championships 2023 in Gautam Buddha
University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
• The Indian team overall won 61 medals (38 Gold, 21 Silver and 2 Bronze) across senior, junior
and youth categories.
• Senior - (9 Golds, 9 Silvers and 2 Bronze)
• Junior - (13 Golds, 8 Silvers)
• Youth - (16 Golds, 4 Silvers)
i. The 2022 junior World Championships silver medallist Gyaneshwari Yadav of India won the Gold
medal in the women’s 49kg event, awarded as the Best Lifters in the junior category.
ii. Samoa’s Don Opeloge (102kg) and Jenly Wini Tegu (55kg) of Solomon Islands were named the ‘Best
Lifters’ in the senior category.
15. In July 2023, badminton player ___________from china won the men’s singles and Supanida
Katethong from ___________ won the women’s singles finals of the Yonex US Open 2023 held at the
United States of America (USA).
1) Fang-jen Lee; Malaysia
2) Li Shi Feng; Thailand
3) Fang-jen Lee; Denmark
4) Li Shi Feng; Malaysia
5) Chen Long; Thailand
Answer- 2) Li Shi Feng; Thailand
Explanation:
On 16th July 2023, China’s Li Shi Feng (Ranked 12) and Thailand’s Supanida Katethong (Ranked 22)
won the men’s singles finals and the women’s singles finals of the Yonex US Open 2023 at the Mid-
America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America (USA).
• The US open 2023 is the part of HSBC Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 series
held from 11th July to 16th July 2023.

Championship Winner Runner
Men’s Singles Li Shi Feng Kunlavut Vitidsarn

(China) (Thailand)
Women’s Singles Supanida Katethong Gao Fang Jie

(Thailand) (China)
Men’s Doubles Goh Sze Fei and Fang-chih Lee and Fang-jen Lee
Nur Izzuddin (Chinese Taipei)
(Malaysia)
Women’s Doubles Liu Shengshu and Maiken Fruergaard and Sara Thygesen
Tan Ning (Denmark)
(China)
• This mark’s Supanida Katethong’s maiden world tour title. Her previous best World Tour
result was a runner-up finish at the 2022 India Open.
• India’s Lakshya Sen, Rank 19 and 2023 Canada Open champion, was defeated by All England
champion and Rank 12 Li Shi Feng of China in the semifinals.
• India’s PV Sindhu lost to China’s Gao Fang Jie in the quarter-finals of US Open 2023.
16. Which team has recently (in July ‘23) won the 2023 Duleep Trophy Championship, a First-
Class Cricket tournament in India?
1) North Zone
2) East Zone
3) West Zone
4) Central Zone
5) South Zone
Answer- 5) South Zone
Explanation:
On 16th July 2023, Hanuma Vihari led South Zone defeated West Zone, led by Priyank Panchal, by 75
runs in the finals of the 2023 Duleep Trophy Championship at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium,
Bengaluru, Karnataka. South Zone has won the Duleep Trophy after 9 years, previously South zone
was the joint winner (along with North Zone) in 2013-14 . This marks South Zone’s 14th title.
i. 2023 Duleep Trophy, 60th edition of the Duleep Trophy, was held from 28th June 2023 to 16th July
2023.
ii. The Duleep Trophy, also known by its sponsorship name, the MasterCard Duleep Trophy, is a First-
Class Cricket tournament in India.
iii. It is named after Kumar Shri Duleepsinghji (also called as Duleep), an Indian cricketer from then-
British India.
17. Who has recently (in July ‘23) won the Super GM chess tournament 2023 held in Budapest,
Hungary?
1) Magnus Carlsen (Norway)
2) R Praggnanandhaa (India)

3) Sanan Sjugirov(Russia)
4) Peter Prohaszka (Hungary)
5) Gukesh D (India)
Answer- 2) R Praggnanandhaa (India)
Explanation:
On 19th July 2023, Young Indian Grandmaster (GM) R Praggnanandhaa (17) became champion at
the V Geza Hetenyi Memorial Super Grandmaster Chess Tournament 2023 in Budapest, Hungary.
i. In the final round, he secured a draw against Polish GM Radoslaw Wojtaszek with the white pieces.
ii. Praggnanandhaa scored wins over Sanan Sjugirov(Russia), Parham Maghsoodloo (Iran), Adam
Kozak (Hungary) and Peter Prohaszka (Hungary).
Note- The inaugural edition of V Géza Hetényi Tournament was organised by GM FT Attila Czebe in
Budapest, Hungary from 11th to 18th July 2023.
18. Who has recently (in July ‘23) won Formula1(F1) Qatar Airways Hungarian Grand Prix
2023, held in Budapest, Hungary?
1) Lewis Hamilton
2) Charles Leclerc
3) Sergio Pérez
4) Max Verstappen
5) Lando Norris
Explanation:
On 23rd July 2023, RedBull’s Max Verstappen (Belgian-Dutch racing driver) won Formula1(F1)
Qatar Airways Hungarian Grand Prix 2023, held in Budapest, Hungary. This victory made the RedBull
team win twelve consecutive Formula One races in 2023.
• Red Bull’s achievement broke the record of McLaren’s 11 wins in 1988
• This also marks Verstappen’s seventh consecutive win. He completed the race with 26 points
i. Lando NORRIS from McLaren came in second place, trailing behind Verstappen by 33.731 seconds.
Norris earned 18 points for his runner-up position.
ii. Sergio PEREZ, Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull Racing, finished third. He secured 15 points.
19. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Korea Open 2023 held in
July 2023?
A) Anders Antonsen (Denmark) won the Men’s single title by defeating Loh Kean Yew
(Singapore).
B) An Se young (South Korea) won the Women’s Singles title by defeating Tai Tzu-ying (Chinese
Taipei).
C) The Indian Badminton Players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Men’s
Doubles title by defeating Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto at the finals
of the Korea Open 2023.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C

Explanation:
The Indian Badminton Players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Men’s Doubles title
by defeating Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto at the finals of the Korea Open
2023.
i. The Korea Open 2023 marks Chirag and Satwik’s fourth victory following the Swiss Open, Asian
Championships and Indonesia Open in 2023.
ii. The Super 500 badminton tournament, Korea Open 2023 held from 18th – 13th July 2023 at Jinnam
Stadium, Yeosu, South Korea. Korea Open 2023 marks their 3rd Badminton World Federation (BWF)
World Tour Super 500 title.
iii. The Chirag and Satwik pair became the first Indian pair to win the Korea Open.
Winners of Korea Open 2023:
Championship Winner Runner
Men’s Singles Anders Antonsen Loh Kean Yew

(Denmark) (Singapore)
Women’s Singles An Se young Tai Tzu-ying

(South Korea) (Chinese Taipei)
Men’s Doubles Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian
Chirag Shetty Ardianto
(India) (Indonesia)
Women’s Chen Qing chen and Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong
Doubles Jia Yi fan (South Korea)
(China)
Mixed Doubles Feng Yan zhe and Huang Dong Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin
ping (China)
(China)
20. Which team has recently (in July ‘23) won the Asian Cricket Council(ACC) Men’s Emerging
Teams Asia Cup 2023?
1) Pakistan A
2) Bangladesh A
3) India A
4) Nepal A
5) United Arab Emirates A
Answer- 1) Pakistan A
Explanation:
On 23rd July 2023, Pakistan A cricket team won Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men’s Emerging
Teams Asia Cup 2023 by defeating India A in the finals at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri
Lanka.
• This marks Pakistan’s second consecutive win in the tournament,previously it won the cup in
the 2019 finals against Bangladesh in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

i. The fifth edition ACC Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 held from 13th July to 23rd July 2023
in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
ii. The eight teams participated in the event including India A, Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Afghanistan
A, Oman A, Pakistan A, Nepal A and United Arab Emirates A.
iii. Nishant Sindhu (India) won the Player of the Series and Most Wickets in the tournament by
securing 11 wickets.
21. Name the personality who has recently (in July ‘23) won the 110th edition of the Tour de
France for a second year on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France.
1) Chris Froome (Kenya)
2) Geraint Thomas (United Kingdom)
3) Jonas Vingegaard (Denmark)
4) Fabio Jakobsen (Netherlands)
5) Jasper Philipsen (Denmark)
Answer- 3) Jonas Vingegaard (Denmark)
Explanation:
Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard of the Jumbo-Visma, Dutch professional bicycle racing team,has won
the 110th edition of the Tour de France for a second straight year on the Champs-Elysees in Paris,
France. The Tour de France (Tour of France) is an annual men’s multiple-stage bicycle race primarily
held in France.
i. Vingegaard crossed the finish line after the 21-day race 7min 29sec ahead of Slovenia’s Tadej
Pogacar, the champion in 2020 and 2021.
ii. Vingegaard’s winning margin (7 minutes and 29 seconds) was the largest since 2014.
22. Which country’s cricketer ‘Lahiru Thirimanne’ has recently (in July ‘23) announced his
retirement from international cricket?
1) Afghanistan
2) Bangladesh
3) Indonesia
4) West Indies
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 5) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
On 23rd July 2023, Sri Lankan cricketer Lahiru Thirimanne announced his retirement from
international cricket with immediate effect, after a 12-year cricket career.
i. About His Career:
• Thirimanne represented Sri Lanka in 44 Test matches, 127 One-Day Internationals(ODI) and
26 Twenty20 (T20) Internationals after his debut in 2010.
• He has represented Sri Lanka in two ODI World Cups (2015, 2019) and three T20 World Cup
campaigns, including Sri Lanka’s victory in 2014.
23. Name the Indian Tennis Player who has recently (in July ‘23) won the Men's Singles title of
the Tampere Open 2023 by defeating Dalibor Svrcina of Czech Republic in Tampere, Finland.
1) Mukund Sasikumar
2) Rohan Bopanna

3) Sriram Balaji
4) Sumit Nagal
5) Vishnu Vardhan
Answer- 4) Sumit Nagal
Explanation:
On 23rd July 2023, Indian Tennis Player Sumit Nagal won Men’s Singles title of the Tampere Open
2023 by defeating Dalibor Svrcina of Czech Republic in Tampere, Finland.
i. This marks Sumit Nagal’s fourth Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Challenger title in five
outings and his second title in 2023, when he won the Garden Open 2023 in Rome, Italy.
ii. The 41st edition of the Tampere Open was held in Tampere, Finland from 17th July to 23rd July,
2023.
Tampere Open 2023 Winners:
Category Winner Runner
Men’s Singles Sumit Nagal Dalibor Svrcina

(India) (Czech Republic)
Men’s Doubles Piotr Matuszewski and Szymon Kielan Vladyslav Orlov (Ukraine)
(Poland) and
Adam Taylor
(Australia)
24. India won ____________ medal and secured the 2nd spot in the overall medal tally of the 3rd
edition International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Championships
2023Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun held in July 2023.
1) 10
2) 17
3) 12
4) 15
5) 13
Answer- 2) 17
Explanation:
India won 17 Medals (6 gold, 6 silver and 5 bronze)and secured the 2nd spot in the overall medal
tally of the 3rd edition International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World
Championships 2023Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun.
i. The event was held from 14th July to 25th July 2023 at Changwon Shooting Range, Changwon, South
Korea. China topped the medal tally with 28 medals (12 Golds, 9 Silver and 7 Bronze).
ii. The 19-year old Kamaljeet won two golds in the men’s 50m pistol event and the 50m pistol men’s
team event along with Ankait Tomar and Sandeep Bishnoi.
iii. Abhinav Shaw and Gautami Bhanot won the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team.
iv. Sainyam won three medals including a gold in 10m air pistol women, and a bronze each in the 10m
air pistol mixed team and women’s team events.
v. Indian pair of Harmehar Singh Lally and Sanjana Sood bagged a silver medal in the skeet mixed
team event.

25. Who has recently (in July ‘23) became India’s 83rd chess Grandmaster (GM) by earning his
3rd GM norm in the 9th round of Biel Chess Festival Master Tournament (MTO) 2023 held in
Switzerland?
1) Aditya S Samant
2) Vuppala Prraneeth
3) Sayantan Das
4) Vignesh NR
5) M Pranesh
Answer- 1) Aditya S Samant
Explanation:
On 26th July 2023, Aditya S Samant (17) an International Master, became India’s 83rd chess
Grandmaster (GM) by earning his 3rd GM norm against Aryan Chopra in the 9th round of Biel Chess
Festival Master Tournament (MTO) 2023 in Switzerland.
i. Aditya who hails from Maharashtra earned his 1st GM norm at the age of 16 at the ABU Dhabi
Masters in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in August 2022 and secured his 2nd GM norm at
the 3rd El Llobregat Open, Spain in December 2022.
ii. Aditya is the third Indian to achieve the final GM norm at the Biel Chess tournament.
iii. In 2021, Harshit Raja and in 2022, Pranav Anand earned their final GM norm at the Biel Chess
tournament.
Note: To become a GM, a player has to secure 3 GM norms and cross the live rating of 2,500 Elo points.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS

1. Who authored the book, “Krishnan Oru Ezhamindriyam”, the Malayalam translation of
‘Krishna – the 7th Sense’?
1) Payal Anand
2) Antia Kerai
3) Abhilash Nair
4) Kapil Verma
5) Debashis Chatterjee
Answer- 5) Debashis Chatterjee
Explanation:
On 8th July 2023, Arif Mohammed Khan, Governor of Kerala, released the book “Krishnan Oru
Ezhamindriyam”, the Malayalam translation of ‘Krishna – the 7th Sense’ authored by Prof. Debashis
Chatterjee, Director of Institutes of Management (IIM)-Kozhikode(Kerala), during the event held at
IIM, Kozhikode, Kerala.
i. The book was translated from English to Malayalam by V Madhusoodan.
ii. ‘Krishna – the 7th Sense is Debashis Chatterjee’s debut novel in fiction and a spiritual work on love
and living published in 2022.

2. Which organisations/institutes scientists authored the book ‘Biodiversity and Importance of
Mangrove Ecosystem’ that was released by the Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and
Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, in July 2023?
1) M S Swaminathan Research Foundation
2) National Biodiversity Authority
3) Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy
4) Institute of Forest Biodiversity
5) Forest Research Institute
Answer- 1) M S Swaminathan Research Foundation
Explanation:
On 14th July 2023, Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change,
released the pictorial book titled ‘Biodiversity and Importance of Mangrove Ecosystem’ authored
by scientists from the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), in Chennai, Tamil
Nadu(TN).
i. It provides a comprehensive overview of the mangrove ecosystem in India and is available in
English, Tamil and Telugu.
ii. It contains simple descriptions to explain mangrove species across India, medicinal uses of
mangroves and several wildlife creatures that thrive in the ecosystem.
3. 'Through The Broken Glass: An Autobiography,' authored by _____________, Former Chief

Election Commissioner (CEC) of India in July 2023.
1) A K Joti
2) Sushil Chandra
3) Gopalaswami
4) T.N. Seshan
5) Sunil Arora
Answer- 4) T.N. Seshan
Explanation:
‘Through The Broken Glass: An Autobiography authored by T.N. Seshan, the former Chief Election
Commissioner (CEC) of India, who made a significant difference to Indian elections. It was published
by Rupa Publications India. This autobiography also covers his term as the CEC from 1990 to 1995
with a page count of 368. It has been published 4 years after he passed away in 2019.
i. T.N. Seshan is also the author of An Undocumented Wonder: The Making of the Great Indian
Election.
4. Who authored the book, “As the wheel turns” that was released by the Former vice president
of India Venkaiah Naidu in July 2023?
1) Jayant Kumar
2) Atish Mathur
3) Ranjit Pratap
4) Mritunjaya Singh
5) Ranvir Ranjit
Answer- 3) Ranjit Pratap

Explanation:
On 20th July 2023, Former vice president Venkaiah Naidu released the book titled “As the wheel
turns” to mark the Rayala Corporation’s Diamond Jubilee(75th year celebration) in Chennai, Tamil
Nadu.
i. The book is authored by Ranjit Pratap, Managing Director of Rayala Corporation.
ii. The book offers a remarkable 50 years journey of Ranjit Pratap’s personal experiences, hardships
and triumphs in the world of business.
iii. Rayala Corporation was founded by Rajagopal Naidu in 1948 as an automotive spare parts and
office equipment product company. The headquarters is located in Chennai,Tamil Nadu.
OBITUARY
1. Alan Arkin, Oscar-winning actor, passed away in June 2023.
For which film did he won the oscar award for his supporting performance in 2007?
1) Argo
2) The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
3) The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming
4) Edward Scissorhands
5) Little Miss Sunshine
Answer- 5) Little Miss Sunshine
Explanation:
On June 29 2023, Veteran United States(US) actor Alan Arkin, who received four Academy Award
nominations and won an Oscar passed away in Carlsbad, California, United States of America(USA)at
the age of 89.
• He demonstrated his versatility from farcical comedy to chilling drama.
• Arkin won his Oscar for his supporting performance in the indie comedy “Little Miss
Sunshine” in 2007.
• He also received multiple Oscar nominations, including for his first film “The Russians Are
Coming, The Russians Are Coming” in 1967 and for “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” in 1969.
2. In July 2023, Line artist and a literary illustrator from Kerala, ______________ passed away.
1) Atul Dodiya
2) K. G. Subramanyan
3) Jatin Das
4) K M Vasudevan Namboothiri
5) Shashikant Dhotre
Answer- 4) K M Vasudevan Namboothiri
Explanation:
Karuvattu Mana (K M ) Vasudevan Namboothiri, one of India’s fine line artists and a literary
illustrator from Kerala passed away at the age of 98 in Kottakkal, Malappuram district, Kerala. He
was born in 1925 in Ponnani, Madras Presidency, British India(now in Kerala).
i. He is well known for his illustrations for short stories and novels of Malayalam, like Randamoozham
(M.T. Vasudevan Nair), Enippadikal (Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai), Pithamahan (VKN) and
Smarakasilakal (Punathil Kunhabdulla).

ii. In 2004, the Lalithakala Akademi of Kerala honoured him with the Raja Ravi Varma Award; he
also served as the President of the Kerala Lalithakalai Akademi.
iii. He received the Kerala State Film Award for art direction for his work in the film ‘Uttarayanam’
in 1974.
3. Former Ballon d’Or winner from ________ (country) Luis Suarez Miramontes passed away in
July 2023.
1) Germany
2) Brazil
3) Argentina
4) Spain
5) France
Answer- 4) Spain
Explanation:
Former Spanish footballer Luis Suarez Miramontes, The Ballon d’Or winner passed away at the age
of 88 in Milan, Italy. He was the only spanish-born men’s footballer to receive the Ballon d’Or award
(1960) as of July 2023.
i. Luis Suárez Miramontes is often referred to as the “Golden Galician” and nicknamed as “The
Architect”.
ii. The Ballon d’Or is annually presented by the France Football magazine to the world’s best
footballer for their performances over the previous year , since 1956.
4. In July 2023, the first and only woman chief secretary of Madhya Pradesh from 1991 to 1993,
____________ passed away.
1) Sujata Saunik
2) Nirmala Buch
3) Manjula Subramaniam
4) Nalini Netto
5) Santhi Kumari
Answer- 2) Nirmala Buch
Explanation:
Nirmala Buch, the first and only woman chief secretary of Madhya Pradesh (MP) (1991 to 1993)
passed away at the age of 97 in Bhopal, MP. She was born in Khurja district of Uttar Pradesh on
October 11, 1925.
i. She was a 1960 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer who is well known for her primary
role in framing ‘Gramin Vikas’ (Rural Development) and Panchayati Raj’ (Local self- Governance)
systems in MP during her term at the Yojana Aayog (now National Institution for Transforming India
(NITI) Ayog).
ii. She established ‘Mahila Chetna Manch’ (MCM) in 1984 to work for women’s empowerment.
5. In July 2023, Nikki McCray-Penson, a former _________ and 2 (1996 & 2000) times Olympic
gold medalist passed away.
1) Boxer
2) Athlete
3) Basketballer

4) Weightlifter
5) Table tennis Player
Answer- 3) Basketballer
Explanation:
Nikki McCray-Penson, a former basketball star and current Rutgers assistant coach has passed away
at age 51. She hails from Tennessee, United States of America(USA).
i. McCray-Penson won two Olympic gold medals for the USA – first in Atlanta in 1996 and then in
Sydney in 2000.
ii. McCray-Penson was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.
iii. She won a national title in 2017 as an assistant coach under Dawn Staley at the University of South
Carolina, the first title for the women’s basketball program.
6. In July 2023, renowned Indian mathematician and educationalist ______________, passed away.
1) Raman Parimala
2) Subhash Khot
3) Mangala Narlikar
4) M. S. Raghunathan
5) Neena Gupta
Answer- 3) Mangala Narlikar
Explanation:
On 17th July 2023, renowned Indian mathematician and educationalist Mangala Narlikar, passed
away at the age of 80 in Pune, Maharashtra. She was born on 17th May 1943 in Bombay Province,
British India (now in Pune, Maharashtra).
i. She is the spouse of Prof Jayant V. Narlikar, Indian cosmologist & astrophysicist, the founder
director of the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune(Maharashtra).
7. In July 2023, Karottu Vallakalil Oommen Chandy, former Chief Minister(CM) of _________
(state) passed away.
1) Kerala
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Telangana
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 1) Kerala
Explanation:
Former Chief Minister(CM) of Kerala and veteran Indian National Congress(INC) leader Karottu
Vallakalil Oommen Chandy passed away at the age of 79 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
i. He served as the Chief Minister twice (2004–2006 and again from 2011–2016) for a total of seven
years. By serving for 2,459 days as CM, he is the fourth longest served CM of the state after Kerala’s
former Chief Ministers E K Nayanar (4,009 days), K Karunakaran (3,246 days) and C Achutha Menon
(2,640 days).
• As of 2nd August 2022, Oommen Chandy was the longest serving Member of Legislative
Assembly (MLA) of Kerala’s State Legislative Assembly representing Puthuppally constituency
of Kerala for 18,728 days.

• In the first Karunakaran Cabinet (1977) and the first Antony cabinet (1977-78), he held the
position of Minister for Labour in Kerala State Government.
• During the second Karunakaran cabinet (1981-82), he took charge of the Home Department in
the State Government.
• Additionally, he served as the Finance Minister of Kerala from 1991 to 1994 in the fourth
Karunakaran cabinet.
8. Pop & Jazz singer and recipient of 19 Grammy awards, ___________ passed away in July 2023.
1) Tony Bennett
2) Rizky Febian
3) Jamie Cullum
4) Michael Franks
5) Curtis Stigers
Answer- 1) Tony Bennett
Explanation:
On 21st July 2023, legendary pop & jazz singer and recipient of 19 Grammy awards, Tony Bennett
(Anthony Dominick Benedetto or Joe Bari) passed away at the age of 96. He was born on 3rd August
1926 in Queens, New York, United States of America (USA).
i. He received a Recording Academy (Grammy)'s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001. He sold more
than 50 million albums worldwide.
ii. In 2014, he made the album ‘Cheek to Cheek’ in collaboration with Lady Gaga, becoming the oldest
living act to reach the top spot in the US, breaking his record for his album Duets II in 2011.
iii. In 2021, at the age of 95 years and 60 days, with the release of “Love for Sale,” his second
collaboration with Gaga, as it made him the oldest person to launch a new material album, setting a
Guinness World Record.
9. In July 2023, ________________ Czech Republic-born French writer passed away.

1) Jean Patrick Modiano
2) Alfred Jarry
3) Nancy Louise Huston
4) Louis Pergaud
5) Milan Kundera
Answer- 5) Milan Kundera
Explanation:
On 11th July 2023, Milan Kundera, Czech Republic-born French writer passed away in Paris, France
at the age of 94. He was born on April 1, 1929 in Brno city, Czech Republic (erstwhile Czechoslovakia).
• He was best-known for his 1984 novel ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being’.
i. He emigrated to France in 1975 after his dismissal from the Czechoslovakian Communist Party for
“anti-communist activities and he lost his Czech nationality in 1979 and became a citizen of France in
1981. After 40 years, his Czech citizenship was restored in 2019.
ii. His notable work includes The Joke (1967); Laughable Loves (1968); Life is Elsewhere (1969); The
Book of Laughter and Forgetting” (1979); Immortality (1988); Identity (1998)

10. Shirish Kanekar, veteran _________ (language) writer passed away in July 2023.
1) Dogri
2) Assamese
3) Bengali
4) Hindi
5) Marathi
Answer- 5) Marathi
Explanation:
On 25th July 2023, Shirish Kanekar, Veteran Marathi writer and columnist passed away in Mumbai,
Maharashtra at the age of 80. He was born on June 6, 1943 in Pune, Maharashtra.
i. He worked at Marathi and English language publications like Loksatta, Indian Express, Samana, and
Free Press Journal. He was popular for his newspaper columns on Cinema, Cricket and Politics.
ii. His notable works include: Humorous articles like ‘Kanekari’, Fillambaji’, and ‘Shirishasan’;
Bollywood movies such as “Nut Bolt Bolpat,” “Kanekari,” and “Cricket Vedh”; Books such as Irsalaki;
Surparambya.
IMPORTANT DAYS
1. When was the United Nations (UN) International Asteroid Day 2023 observed across the
globe?
1) 30th June 2023
2) 29th June 2023
3) 28th June 2023
4) 27th June 2023
5) 26th June 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Asteroid Day 2023 was observed across the world on 30th
June 2023 to raise public awareness about the asteroid impact hazard and to inform the public about
the crisis communication actions to be taken at the global level in case of a credible Near-Earth Object
(NEO) threat.
i. The first-ever International Asteroid Day was observed on 30th June 2017.
ii. 30th June marks the anniversary of the Earth’s largest asteroid impact in recorded history, the
Siberia Tunguska event, which occurred on 30th June 1908.
Note- Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun. Although asteroids orbit the Sun like
planets, they are much smaller than planets.
2. When was the International Day of Parliamentarism 2023 observed across the globe by the
United Nations (UN) with the theme of “Parliaments for the Planet”?
1) 26th June 2023
2) 27th June 2023
3) 30th June 2023
4) 28th June 2023
5) 29th June 2023

Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Parliamentarism 2023 was celebrated across the globe
on 30th June 2023 with the theme of “Parliaments for the Planet”.
• The day also marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU),
the global organization of national parliaments, founded on 30th June 1889.
i. 30th June 2023 marks the 134th anniversary of IPU.
ii. 30th June was chosen to mark the foundation day of the IPU founded on 30th June 1889 in Paris,
France.
3. What was the theme of National Doctor’s Day 2023 that was observed across India on 1st
July 2023?
1) Family Doctors on the Front Line
2) Doctors are Life Savers: let's Honour them
3) Celebrating Resilience and Healing Hands
4) Lessen the mortality of COVID-19
5) Zero tolerance to violence against doctors and clinical establishments
Answer- 3) Celebrating Resilience and Healing Hands
Explanation:
National Doctor’s Day 2023 was observed across India on 1st July 2023 with the theme of
“Celebrating Resilience and Healing Hands”.
i. The day also commemorates the birth as well as the death Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bidhan
Chandra Roy (BC Roy), a physician and one of the most influential designers of India’s contemporary
healthcare system.
ii. The national observance of Doctor’s Day across India is led by the Indian Medical Association
(IMA).
4. When was the National Chartered Accountants (CA) Day 2023 observed across India with the
theme of 'Empowering Financial Excellence’?
1) 1st July 2023
2) 30th June 2023
3) 29th June 2023
4) 28th June 2023
5) 27th June 2023
Answer- 1) 1st July 2023
Explanation:
The National Chartered Accountants (CA) Day is annually observed across India on 1st July to
commemorate the establishment of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on 1st July
1949. It is also known as ICAI Foundation Day which honors the work of all Chartered Accountants.
• 1st July 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the ICAI with the theme of 'Empowering
Financial Excellence’.
i. To commemorate the 75th anniversary, President of India Droupadi Murmu attended the CA
foundation day and launched the new syllabus at Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi, Delhi
• The syllabus is formulated with the new Scheme of Education and Training in line with
International Education Standards and National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP).

ii. India Post, Ministry of Communication & Technology, released a commemorative stamp of ICAI on
the occasion of the CA Day 2023 to mark the beginning of its 75th year.
iii. ICAI also launched a Special logo featuring a modern interpretation of the Garuda, the mythical
bird-like creature that is a symbol of strength, power, and wisdom in Indian mythology and also
features the words “The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India” in a sans-serif font and a tagline:
‘75 Years of Trust’.
5. The _______ Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2023 was observed across India on 1st July 2023.
1) 2nd
2) 5th
3) 4th
4) 6th
5) 3rd
Answer- 4) 6th
Explanation:
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day is annually observed on 1st July to commemorate the
implementation of the GST system, a comprehensive indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and
services in India.
• 1st July 2023 marks the observance of the 6th GST Day which commemorates the 6th
anniversary of GST coming into force (1st July 2017).
• The first-ever GST day was observed on 1st July 2018, which marked the first anniversary of
the Implementation of GST.
i. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs presided over as the chief guest
of the celebrations of the 6th GST Day organised at the Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.
ii. Two taxpayers, namely, Ji Shoji India Pvt. Ltd. and Rajan Agro Green Foods Pvt ltd also received
commendation from the MSME category.
iii. The gross GST revenue collected by the end of June 2023 is Rs 1,61,497 crore. For the 4th time, the
gross GST collection has crossed Rs. 1.60 lakh crore mark.
6. When was World Sports Journalist Day 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 29th June 2023
2) 30th June 2023
3) 1st July 2023
4) 2nd July 2023
5) 3rd July 2023
Answer- 4) 2nd July 2023
Explanation:
World Sports Journalist Day 2023 was observed all over the world on 2nd July 2023 to
acknowledge and honour the hard work of sports journalists across the world.
• The day also commemorates the foundation of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS
Association Internationale de la Presse Sportive) in 1924 in Paris, France.
• 2nd July 2023 marked the 99th Anniversary of the International Sports Press Association
(AIPS).
• The first-ever World Sports Journalists Day was observed on July 2nd 1994.

7. When was International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 1st July 2023
2) 3rd July 2023
3) 30th June 2023
4) 2nd July 2023
5) 29th June 2023
Answer- 2) 3rd July 2023
Explanation:
International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023 was observed across the globe on 3rd July 2023 to create
awareness about the hazardous effects of single-use plastic bags on the environment.
• The day is a reminder for individuals and communities globally to decrease their reliance on
plastic bags and look for sustainable solutions as an alternative.
i. The first International Plastic Bag Free Day was observed on 3rd July 2008, initiated by Rezero, a
member of Zero Waste Europe (ZWE).
ii. In 2002, Bangladesh became the 1st country in the world to implement a ban on thin plastic bags as
it clogged the drainage systems during the floods.
8. Which of the following points is/are “Incorrect” with respect to the International Day of
Cooperatives (CoopsDay) 2023?
A) The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Cooperatives 2023 was observed across the
globe on 2nd July 2023 with the theme of ‘Prosperity through Cooperation for a Vibrant India’.
B) On the occasion of the International Day of Cooperatives 2023, Narendra Modi, PM of India,
inaugurated 17th Indian Cooperative Congress (ICC) on 1st and 2nd July 2023 in New Delhi,
Delhi.
C) During the 17th ICC event, PM launched an e-Commerce App for Cooperative Marketing,
created through a partnership between Google Cloud and the National Cooperative Union of
India (NCUI).
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay) is annually observed across
the globe on the first Saturday of July to raise awareness about the importance of cooperatives and
their contributions to the development of society.
• The day also commemorates the establishment of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)
and it was founded in London, England on 19 August 1895 during the 1st Cooperative
Congress.
i. 1st July 2023 marked the observance of the 101st International Day of Cooperatives (2023)
with the theme of “Cooperatives: partners for accelerated sustainable development”.
ii. On the occasion of the International Day of Cooperatives 2023(1st July 2023), Narendra Modi,
Prime Minister of India, inaugurated 17th Indian Cooperative Congress (ICC) on 1st and 2nd July
2023 at International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC), Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The theme of the congress is ‘AmritKaal: Prosperity through Cooperation for a Vibrant India’.
iii. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India launched an e-Commerce App for Cooperative
Marketing, created through a partnership between Google Cloud and the National Cooperative Union
of India (NCUI), during the 17th ICC in New Delhi, Delhi.
9. When was the United Nations (UN)’s first ever International Day of Women in Diplomacy
(IDWID) 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 26th June 2023
2) 24th June 2023
3) 27th June 2023
4) 25th June 2023
5) 28th June 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s first ever International Day of Women in Diplomacy (IDWID) 2023 was
observed on 24th June 2023 with the theme of “Breaking Barriers, Shaping the Future: Women in
Diplomacy for Sustainable Development”.
i. On 23rd June 2023, The Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT) and the Permanent
Mission of Malta to the UN organised (virtually) the First High-Level Forum celebrating IDWID 2023.
10. When was World Zoonoses Day 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 2nd July 2023
2) 4th July 2023
3) 6th July 2023
4) 3rd July 2023
5) 5th July 2023
Answer- 3) 6th July 2023
Explanation:
World Zoonoses Day 2023 was observed across the globe on 6th July 2023 to raise awareness
about Zoonosis or zoonotic disease, an infectious disease that can spread between species, from
animals to humans or vice versa.
i. The day commemorates the anniversary of the day that Louis Pasteur, a French biologist,
successfully administered the first vaccine against rabies, a zoonotic disease on 6th July 1885.
ii. A zoonosis is any disease or infection that is naturally transmissible from vertebrate animals to
humans. There are over 200 known types of zoonoses.
11. When was the World Kiswahili Language Day 2023 celebrated across the globe by the
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)?
1) 6th July 2023
2) 9th July 2023
3) 7th July 2023
4) 5th July 2023
5) 8th July 2023

Explanation:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s World Kiswahili
Language Day 2023 was celebrated across the globe on 7th July 2023 with the theme of
“Unleashing Kiswahili’s potential in the digital era“.
i. The day highlights the role of Kiswahili in promoting cultural diversity, creating awareness and
encouraging dialogue among civilizations.
ii. 7th July 2023 marks the 2nd commemoration of the World Kiswahili Language Day.
Note: Kiswahili is the first African language recognized by the UN.
12. When was the 23rd National Fish Farmers Day (NFFD) 2023 observed across India?
1) 6th July 2023
2) 8th July 2023
3) 10th July 2023
4) 7th July 2023
5) 9th July 2023
Explanation:
The 23rd National Fish Farmers Day (NFFD) 2023 was observed across India on 10th July 2023 to
recognise the contributions of the fish farmers, aquaculture industry professionals and other
stakeholders towards sustainable development of the fisheries sector.
• 10th July also marks the observance of the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)
Foundation Day. 10th July 2023 marks the observance of the 17th NFDB Foundation day.
i. The Department of Fisheries, MoFAH&D, has organised ‘Summer Meet 2023’ and the ‘Start-up
Conclave’ in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu on 10th – 11th July 2023.
ii. The Department of Fisheries launched the “Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge” in partnership with
the Startup India hub and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under
the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
13. When was United Nations (UN)’s World Population Day 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 9th July 2023
2) 11th July 2023
3) 8th July 2023
4) 10th July 2023
5) 7th July 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Population Day 2023 was observed across the globe on 11th July
2023 with the theme of “Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and
girls to unlock our world’s infinite possibilities“.
i. World Population Day was first observed on 11th July 1990 across the globe in more than 90
countries.
ii. The UNFPA’s 2023 State of World Populationreport illustrates that, on 15th November 2022, the
world’s population surpassed 8 billion people.
• As per the UNFPA report: More than 40% of women around the world cannot make decisions
on sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights.

• A woman dies every 2 minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth.
14. When was International Malala Day 2023 celebrated across the globe?
1) 8th July 2023
2) 10th July 2023
3) 12th July 2023
4) 9th July 2023
5) 11th July 2023
Explanation:
International Malala Day 2023 was celebrated across the globe on 12th July 2023 to honour the
birthday of Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani education activist and Nobel Prize laureate.
i. The day is also marked to honour Malala, who is known for her advocacy of girls’ education. It also
signifies the free, quality and compulsory education for every child across the world.
ii. The UN declared her birthday as “Malala Day” and has been observed internationally for the first
time on 12th July 2013.
Note- In October 2014, Malala was named a Nobel Peace Prize winner at the age of 17, she became
the youngest person to receive this prize.
15. When was the United Nations (UN) World Youth Skills Day 2023 observed across the globe
with the theme of “Skilling teachers, trainers and youth for a transformative future”?
1) 11th July 2023
2) 14th July 2023
3) 12th July 2023
4) 15th July 2023
5) 13th July 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Youth Skills Day 2023 was observed across the globe on 15th July
2023 with the theme of “Skilling teachers, trainers and youth for a transformative future”.
i. The first ever World Youth Skills Day was observed on 15th July 2015.
ii. As a part of the World Youth Skills Day 2023, the Permanent Missions of Portugal and Sri Lanka to
the United Nations, in collaboration with UNESCO, ILO, and the Office of the Secretary-General’s
Envoy on Youth, organised a High Level Panel event at UN headquarters at New York, the United
States of America(USA).
iii. YouthLead Innovation Spotlight hosted on 14th July 2023, ahead of the World Youth Skills Day, to
convene a dialogue on the importance of multi stakeholder collaboration to enable future-proof skills
for youth through trainers’ and teachers’ empowerment.
16. When was the Day of International Criminal Justice 2023 observed across the globe by the
International Criminal Court (ICC)?
1) 15th July 2023
2) 13th July 2023
3) 16th July 2023
4) 14th July 2023

5) 17th July 2023
Explanation:
Day of International Criminal Justice is annually observed across the globe by the International
Criminal Court (ICC) on 17th July to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome
Statute(1998), the founding treaty of the ICC.
• The observance is also known as World Day for International Justice or International Justice
Day.
i. 17th July 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute.
ii. The first-ever Day of International Criminal Justice was observed on 17th July 2011.
iii. On 27th March 2023, to mark the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute that
founded the ICC, the British Embassy in Rome, Italy in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Justice
and the Netherlands Embassy in Rome, Italy organised a celebratory event.
17. What was the theme of United Nations (UN) Nelson Mandela International Day 2023 that
was observed across the globe on 18th July 2023?
1) Action Against Poverty
2) One Hand Can Feed Another
3) Do what you can, with what you have, where you are
4) Take Action - Inspire Change - Make Every Day a Mandela Day
5) Climate, Food & Solidarity
Answer- 5) Climate, Food & Solidarity
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s Nelson Mandela International Day 2023 was celebrated across the world
on 18th July 2023 with the theme of “Climate, Food & Solidarity”.
i. This day also marks the birth anniversary (July 18, 1918) of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, who played
an eminent role in creating non-racial constitution, non-sexist and democratic of South Africa.
ii. The day is also called Mandela Day. The 2023 Mandela Day marks the 105th birth anniversary of
Nelson Mandela.
18. When was the World Snake day 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 18th July 2023
2) 16th July 2023
3) 14th July 2023
4) 17th July 2023
5) 15th July 2023
Explanation:
World Snake day 2023 was celebrated across the world on 16th July 2023 to raise awareness of the
snakes in the world and also to recognise the importance of snakes and snakes disbelieves in our
ecosystem.
i. On 16th July 2023, World Snake Day was celebrated at the National Zoological Park (Zoo) in New
Delhi, Delhi for the conservation of snakes by creating awareness about different types of snakes in
India.
Note: Currently there are 31 snakes of 07 species present in the National Zoological Park, Delhi.

19. When was the United Nations (UN)’s International Chess Day 2023 observed across the
globe?
1) 16th July 2023
2) 19th July 2023
3) 17th July 2023
4) 20th July 2023
5) 18th July 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Chess Day or World Chess Day 2023 observed on 20th July
2023 across the globe to mark the significant role of Chess as an affordable and inclusive activity and
also to improve overall Intelligence quotient (IQ) across the world.
i. 20th July 2023 also marks the observance of the 99th Anniversary of the International Chess
Federation, or Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE), established in 1924.
ii. The first-ever UN recognised World Chess Day was observed on 20th July 2020.
20. When was the International Moon Day (IMD) 2023 observed across the globe by the United
Nations (UN)?
1) 18th July 2023
2) 16th July 2023
3) 19th July 2023
4) 17th July 2023
5) 20th July 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) designated International Moon Day (IMD) which is annually celebrated
across the globe on July 20th to mark the anniversary of the first landing by humans on the Moon as
part of the Apollo 11 lunar mission.
• The day aims to raise public awareness about sustainable Moon exploration and utilisation.
The first IMD was celebrated on 20th July 2022.
• IMD 2023 is celebrated on 20th July 2023 and it marks the 54th anniversary of the Apollo 11
lunar mission.
i. The day will be celebrated with the theme “Lunar Exploration Coordination & Sustainability.”
ii. The Apollo 11 mission was a historic space flight by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA) that achieved the first manned landing on the Moon.
21. When was the National Flag Adoption Day 2023 observed across India?
1) 20th July 2023
2) 18th July 2023
3) 22nd July 2023
4) 19th July 2023
5) 21st July 2023

Explanation:
National Flag Adoption Day 2023 was observed across India on 22nd July 2023 to commemorate
the day on which the Constituent Assembly adopted the tricolour flag, in its present form, as the
national flag of India in 1947.
• Before India’s independence from the British on 15 August 1947, The meeting of the
Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947 adopted the National Flag of India.
• The flag served as the national flag of the Dominion of India between 15 August 1947 and 26
January 1950 and that of the Republic of India thereafter.
• The National flag of India is a horizontal tricolour of deep saffron (kesari) at the top, white in
the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion.
• The National Flag was first designed in 1923 by Pingali Venkayya. The initial flag design by
Venkayya had only two colours – red and green. He later added a running wheel to symbolise
the progress of the Nation.
22. When was the Pi Approximation Day 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 20th July 2023
2) 18th July 2023
3) 21st July 2023
4) 19th July 2023
5) 22nd July 2023
Explanation:
The Pi Approximation Day 2023 was observed on 22nd July 2023 across the globe to honour the
importance of the concept of Pi in calculations, which is represented using the Greek letter ‘π’.
i. When the date 22nd July is written in the day/month format (22/7), it looks like the fraction 22/7.
ii. The value of 22/7 approximation to 2 decimal places is 3.14.
Note: Pi Approximation Day was first celebrated in the Chalmers University of Technology,
Gothenburg, Sweden.
23. What is the theme of World Brain Day 2023 that was observed across the globe on 22nd
July 2023?
1) Move Together to End Parkinson's Disease
2) Brain Health and Disability: Leave No One Behind
3) Stop Multiple Sclerosis
4) Brain Health for all
5) Migraine: The Painful Truth"
Answer- 2) Brain Health and Disability: Leave No One Behind
Explanation:
World Brain Day 2023 observed across the globe on 22nd July 2023 with the theme of “Brain
Health and Disability: Leave No One Behind.”
i. 2023 marks the 10th Anniversary of World Brain Day, hosted annually on July 22 by the World
Federation of Neurology (WFN).
ii. WFN is partnering with the World Federation for Neurorehabilitation (WFNR) to amplify the reach
of the 2023 World Brain Day initiative.
iii. World Brain Day 2023 will be celebrated on July 22 and it was first observed on 22nd July 2014.

24. When was National Mango Day 2023 observed across India?
1) 20th July 2023
2) 22nd July 2023
3) 19th July 2023
4) 21st July 2023
5) 18th July 2023
Explanation:
National Mango Day 2023 was celebrated on 22nd July 2023 which is dedicated to the nutritious
tropical fruit, mango, to celebrate its cultural importance, popularity, and versatility in culinary
delights.
i. It was started by the National Horticulture Board of India in 1987 as the International Mango
Festival to pay tribute to mango.
ii. The name “mango” originates from the Malayan word “manna,” and the fruit’s seeds have travelled
from Asia to various parts of the world, establishing a global presence.
25. When was the National Broadcasting Day 2023 celebrated across India?
1) 23rd July 2023
2) 21st July 2023
3) 24th July 2023
4) 20th July 2023
5) 22nd July 2023
Answer- 1) 23rd July 2023
Explanation:
National Broadcasting Day 2023 was celebrated on 23rd July 2023 in India to commemorate the
establishment of the Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC), a Bombay (now Mumbai, Maharashtra)
based private radio station, which came into existence on 23rd July 1927.
i. The year 2023 marks the 96th Anniversary of the establishment of the All India Radio (AIR), which
was formerly known as IBC.
ii. In June 1923, the Radio Club of Bombay made the first-ever broadcast in India.
iii. This day also aims to celebrate the radio, which served as the only broadcasting medium before
Television for both News and Entertainment.
iv. Radio broadcasting began in India under British rule in 1922 with programmes by the Bombay
Presidency Radio Club.
26. When was the Income Tax Day or ‘Aaykar Diwas’ 2023 observed across India?
1) 22nd July 2023
2) 20th July 2023
3) 23rd July 2023
4) 21st July 2023
5) 24th July 2023
Explanation:
Income Tax Day or ‘Aaykar Diwas’ is observed annually in India on 24th July to commemorate the
introduction of the provision of Income Tax (IT) in India in the year 1860.

• The day aims to raise awareness about the significance of taxation and to motivate individuals
to contribute to the nation’s development through tax payments.
i. 24th July 2023, marks 164th anniversary of IT Day.
ii. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presided over the 164th IT Day celebrations in the
presence of Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary at Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan in
New Delhi, Delhi.
iii. The IT system was introduced on 24th July 1860, by the then Finance Minister of British India, Sir
James Wilson.
27. When was the World In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Day 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 23rd July 2023
2) 25th July 2023
3) 22nd July 2023
4) 24th July 2023
5) 21st July 2023
Explanation:
World In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Day 2023 was observed across the globe on 25th July 2023 to
commemorate the achievements and progress made in the field of infertility and reproductive
endocrinology.
i. The day 25th July marks the birth date of the world's first ‘Test-tube baby’, Louise Brown, the first
baby conceived via in vitro fertilization (IVF). Louise Brown was born on 25th July 1978 in
Manchester, England, the United Kingdom (UK).
ii. Robert Edwards (“Father of IVF”), a Scientist and a Nobel Prize (Physiology or Medicine 2010)
winner for the development of human IVF therapy and Patrick Steptoe, Gynaecologist surgeon from
the UK are the successful pioneers of IVF in the world.
28. What was the theme of United Nations (UN) World Drowning Prevention Day 2023 that was
observed across the globe on 25th July 2023?
1) Stand with drowning prevention
2) Training bystanders in safe rescue and resuscitation.
3) Global drowning prevention
4) Anyone can drown, no one should
5) Do one thing – to prevent drowning
Answer- 4) Anyone can drown, no one should
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Drowning Prevention Day 2023 was observed across the globe
on 25th July 2023 with the theme of “Anyone can drown, no one should” to highlight the impacts of
death by drowning on families and communities and to provide solutions to prevent death by
drowning.
• 25th July 2023 marks the observance of the 3rd World Drowning Prevention Day.
• The first World Drowning Prevention Day was marked on 25 July 2021.
i. The 76th World Health Assembly adopted its first ever resolution “Accelerating action on global
drowning prevention” requesting governments and their partners, in collaboration with the World
Health Organization (WHO), to accelerate action on drowning prevention through 2029.

ii. The resolution was sponsored by the Governments of Bangladesh and Ireland and adopted by
Member States.
29. When was the Kargil Vijay Diwas 2023 observed across India?
1) 22nd July 2023
2) 24th July 2023
3) 26th July 2023
4) 23rd July 2023
5) 25th July 2023
Explanation:
Kargil Vijay Diwas or Kargil Victory Day is observed annually across India on 26th July to observe
India’s victory over Pakistan in the Kargil war 1999 and also pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice
of Indian soldiers during the Kargil war.
• 26th July 2023, marks the 24th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.
• The operation that took place during the war is known as Operation Vijay.
i. On 22nd July 2023, Indian Army undertook a Motorcycle Expedition from Kohima, Nagaland to
Kargil, Ladakh and paid homage to the soldiers during the ‘Battle of Mashkoh’ in Operation Vijay.
ii. To celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Kargil Vijay Diwas, a year-long programme has been planned by
the Ministry of Defence (MoD), that commenced from 26th July, 2023.
30. When was International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystems 2023
observed across the globe by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO)?
1) 26th July 2023
2) 24th July 2023
3) 25th July 2023
4) 23rd July 2023
5) 22nd July 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s International Day
for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystems 2023 celebrated across the globe on 26th July
2023 to raise awareness of the significance of mangrove ecosystems as “a unique, special and
vulnerable ecosystem” and to promote solutions for their sustainable management, conservation and
uses.
• The day is also known as “The World Mangrove Day“.
i. 26th July 2023 marks the observance of the 8th International Day for the Conservation of the
Mangrove Ecosystems.
ii. The first-ever International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem was observed on
26th July 2016.

31. When was the 85th Raising Day of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) observed across
India?
1) 23rd July 2023
2) 26th July 2023
3) 24th July 2023
4) 27th July 2023
5) 25th July 2023
Explanation:
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Raising Day, also known as CRPF Foundation Day, is
annually celebrated on 27th July to commemorate the establishment of CRPF, the largest of India’s
Central Armed Police Forces, functions under the aegis of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) of the
Government of India (GoI).
i. 27th July 2023 marks the observance of 85th Raising Day.
ii. CRPF is the premier central police force of the Union of India for internal security, originally
constituted as the Crown Representative Police on 27th July 1939.
iii. The CAPF of India has grown into a big organisation with 246 Battalions (Bns), including 208
executive Bns, 6 Mahila Bns, 15 Rapid Action Force (RAF) Bns, 10 Commando Battalion for Resolute
Action (CoBRA) Bns, 5 Signal Bns and 1 Special Duty Group, 1 Parliament Duty Group (PDG).
32. What was the theme of World Hepatitis Day (WHD) 2023 that was observed across the
globe on 28th July 2023 by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
1) One Life, One Liver
2) Bringing hepatitis care closer to you
3) Hepatitis Can't Wait
4) Hepatitis-free future
5) Withstand for Hepatitis
Answer- 1) One Life, One Liver
Explanation:
The World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) World Hepatitis Day (WHD) 2023 was observed across
the globe on the 28th July 2023 with the theme of “One Life, One Liver”.
i. ‘We’re Not Waiting’ is the campaign theme for WHD 2023 and the 1st WHOs, WHD was observed on
28th July 2011.
ii. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, often caused by viral infections.
iii. Five main strains of the hepatitis virus – A, B, C, D, and E – are responsible for the majority of cases
but they differ in important ways including modes of transmission, severity of the illness,
geographical distribution and prevention methods.
33. When was World Nature Conservation Day 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 24th July 2023
2) 25th July 2023
3) 26th July 2023
4) 27th July 2023
5) 28th July 2023

Explanation:
World Nature Conservation Day 2023 was observed across the globe on 28th July 2023 to create
awareness about the importance of protecting natural resources and wildlives.
i. The day also aims to educate the people about the necessity of conservation of natural resources,
bio-diversity and ecology across the world and the challenges of climate change.
ii. Nature plays a vital role in supporting the survival of living beings and protecting the species of
plants and animals on the planet Earth.
iii. The day also raises awareness among people about the risks of over exploitation of natural
resources.
34. When was the International Tiger Day 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 25th July 2023
2) 26th July 2023
3) 29th July 2023
4) 28th July 2023
5) 27th July 2023
Explanation:
International Tiger Day, also known as Global Tiger Day, is annually observed across the globe on
29th July to raise awareness about the need for tiger conservation and the threats faced by the
endangered species. (Scientific name: Panthera tigris, belongs to genus Panthera)
i. 29th July 2023, marks the 13th International Tiger Day.
ii. The 1st international tiger day was observed on 29th july 2010.
iii. The TX2 (Tigers times two) goal is a global commitment to double the world’s wild tigers by 2022.
APP and WEB PORTAL

1. Name the e-commerce mobile app that has recently (in July ‘23) launched by the Deendayal
Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to support the market
products made by women of Self-help Groups (SHGs).
1) eKARIGAR
2) eALANKAR
3) eKASHIDA
4) eSEPHORA
5) eSARAS
Answer- 5) eSARAS
Explanation:
On 3rd July 2023, Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), the
flagship initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), launched the eSARAS, an e-
commerce mobile application to support the marketing of products made by women of Self-help
Groups (SHGs).
• The app was launched by Shailesh Kumar Singh, Secretary of MoRD in New Delhi, Delhi.
• He also inaugurated the eSaras Fulfilment Centre at the MoRD office at Janakpuri, New Delhi,
Delhi.

i. The app is an online platform for buying handicrafts and handloom items made by rural women
registered with SHG’s.
ii. The eSARAS fulfillment centre will be managed by the Foundation for Development of Rural Value
Chains (FDRVC – a Not for Profit Company constituted jointly by MoRD and Tata Trust).
2. In July 2023, the Election Commission of India (ECI) launched a new web-portal Integrated
Election Expenditure Monitoring System for filing 3 types of Financial Reports by the Political
Parties, according to the provisions in the Representation of the People (RP) Act,___________.
1) 1952
2) 1950
3) 1951
4) 1953
5) 1954
Answer- 3) 1951
Explanation:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched a new web-portal Integrated Election
Expenditure Monitoring System to facilitate the online filing of Contribution Report, Audited Annual
Account and Election Expenditure Statement by the Political Parties according to the provisions in the
Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1951.
i. The online availability of the data is expected to enhance the level of compliance and transparency.
ii. All political parties are required to submit their financial statements online with this portal to the
Election Commission/Chief Electoral Officers of States/Union Territories (UTs).
3. In July 2023, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)

launched the ________ edition of the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA
2023) portal.
1) 3rd
2) 2nd
3) 5th
4) 6th
5) 4th
Answer- 1) 3rd
Explanation:
On 6th July 2023, V. Srinivas, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
(DARPG) under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, launched the 3rd edition
of the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA 2023) portal (nesda.gov.in).
• With the launch of the NeSDA 2023 portal, DARPG has begun its work towards the preparation
of the 3rd edition of the NeSDA (NeSDA 2023) study.
i. This framework, based on the Online Service Index (OSI) of the United Nations (UN)’s E-Government
Survey, has been revised for the Indian federal structure and the e-Governance landscape of the States
and Union Territories (UT)’s.
ii. Framework for NeSDA 2023 is elaborated under 3 dimensions:
• Portals Coverage
• Mandatory Services Coverage
• Assessment Parameters

4. Which state/UT has recently (in July ‘23) launched The ‘Mobile Dost App’ to access all the
Government to citizen Services (G2C) directly from their mobile devices?
1) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Delhi
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
On July 11, 2023, The ‘Mobile Dost App’ was launched in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by Chief
Secretary of J&K, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, in line with the Apka Mobile Hamara Daftar vision.
i. This app, developed by the IT (Information Technology) department of J&K with support from the
Government of Haryana, brings digital transformation and improved accessibility to J&K residents.
ii. The launch also saw virtual participation from Uma Shankar, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister
Haryana, among others.
iii. It aims at empowering people of J&K by providing a comprehensive platform to access all the
Government to citizen Services (G2C) directly from their mobile devices.
5. Which state government has recently (in July ‘23) launched the Aapda Rahat Kosh-2023
website, a digital platform initiative to help the disaster-affected people?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
On 16th July 2023, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, launched the Aapda
Rahat Kosh-2023 website, a digital platform initiative aimed at helping the disaster-affected people
in the Himachal Pradesh.
i. By using this website, people can donate money in Aapda Rahat Kosh-2023 from anywhere using
multiple payment methods such as debit card, credit card, net banking, Quick Response (QR) code and
Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
ii. The department of digital technology and governance developed a transparent web link where
anyone can donate online and receive a receipt on their mobile device to facilitate this support.
CURRENT STATIC BANKING

1. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) Managing Director(MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of
RBL Bank?
1) Deepak Gaddhyan
2) Amrut Palan
3) R Subramaniakumar
4) Rajeev Ahuja

5) Brijesh Mehra
Answer- 3) R Subramaniakumar
Explanation:
About RBL Bank:
Managing Director(MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) – R Subramaniakumar
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline – Apno ka Bank
2. Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘23) launched Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
payments through RuPay Credit Cards.
1) IDBI Bank
3) RBL Bank
4) Bandhan Bank
5) YES Bank
Answer- 5) YES Bank
Explanation:
YES Bank announced the launch of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments through RuPay
Credit Cards.
i. With this, customers can now link their YES BANK RuPay Credit Card with UPI-enabled apps such as
BHIM, PhonePe, Paytm, Google Pay, Slice, MobiKwik, PayZapp, among others, making credit card-
based transactions easier with enhanced security, the Bank in a statement said.
ii. The launch of UPI Payments through RuPay Credit Cards empowers customers to now enjoy the
‘credit-free’ period feature on a UPI platform, which was earlier only limited to POS/eCom based
transactions.
3. What is the Tagline of Federal Bank?

1) Your Perfect Banking Partner
2) Together We Can
3) Support All the Way
4) Relationship Beyond Banking
5) We Understand Your World
Answer- 1) Your Perfect Banking Partner
Explanation:
About Federal Bank Ltd:
Tagline– Your Perfect Banking Partner
Chairman– C. Balagopal
MD & CEO– Shyam Srinivasan
Headquarters– Aluva, Kerala
Established on– April 23, 1931

CA STATIC GK
1. Which company has recently (in June ‘23) bagged the lead sponsor rights for the Indian
cricket team from July 2023 to March 2026 for a base price of Rs. 358 crore?
1) Byju's
2) Mobile Premier League
3) Dream11
4) Nike
5) Adidas
Answer- 3) Dream11
Explanation:
Fantasy sports platform Dream11 has bagged the lead sponsor rights for the Indian cricket team
from July 2023 to March 2026 for a base price of Rs. 358 crore.
i. As the lead sponsor, Dream11 will have its logo on the front of the jersey of Indian men's, women's,
and U-19 cricket teams. Dream11 was the only serious contender in the race as Disney Star was the
only other company that picked the tender document.
ii. A top executive with a sports marketing firm blamed exorbitant base price set by the Board of
Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the poor response to the jersey sponsorship race.
2. In June 2023, Indian men’s kabaddi team defeated ___________ (country) Kabaddi team to win
the 9th edition Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023.
1) Japan
2) Iran
3) South Korea
4) Taiwan
5) Hong Kong
Answer- 2) Iran
Explanation:
On 30th June 2023, The Indian men’s kabaddi team defeated Iran in the finals of the 9th edition Asian
Kabaddi Championship 2023 held in Dong-Eui Institute of Technology Seokdang Cultural Center in
Busan, South Korea. It was held from June 27th to 30th, 2023.
• It was India's eighth gold medal in the nine editions of the Asian championships. Previously
India won the championships in 1980, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2017 and 2023.
• Iran won the gold medal in the Asian championship 2003.
• Iran won the Silver Medal and Chinese Taipei won the Bronze Medal.
3. In June 2023, Secretary of Ministry of Coal, Amrit Lal Meena inaugurated the India pavilion
having NLC India Ltd (NLCIL), Coal India Limited (CIL) and NMDC at the World Mining Congress
(WMC) 2023 in Brisbane, __________.
2) Brazil
3) Indonesia
4) Egypt
5) Australia

Answer- 5) Australia
Explanation:
Amrit Lal Meena, Secretary, Ministry of Coal inaugurated the India pavilion having NLC India Ltd
(NLCIL), Coal India Limited (CIL) and NMDC at the World Mining Congress (WMC) 2023 in Brisbane,
Australia.
i. The India pavilion at WMC showcases the country's technological prowess in the mining, energy
sector and its commitment to sustainable development practices. NLC India Ltd. (NLCIL) along with
participating Indian PSEs welcomed Amrit Lal Meena and other officials from the Ministry of Coal, to
its exhibition pavilion.
ii. The event, being held in Brisbane, Australia, has brought together industry leaders, experts and
organizations from around the world to share knowledge and advancements in the mining and power
generation sector.
4. In June 2023,_____________, Chicago Businessman and Avid Philanthropist, passed away.

1) Lester Crown
2) Barre Seid
3) Willie Wilson
4) James Crown
5) William M. Daley
Answer- 4) James Crown
Explanation:
James Crown, Chicago Businessman and Avid Philanthropist, passed away in June 2023.
i. He was a director of General Dynamics and served on the board of JPMorgan Chase. He was also a
crucial early supporter of Barack Obama.
5. In which state/UT, the Vitasta Festival 2023 was observed?

2) Uttarakhand
3) Assam
5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi praised the wonderful initiative “Vitasta-The Festival of
Kashmir” 2023 showcasing the rich culture, arts and crafts of Kashmir.
i. Vitasta program was organized to take the rich art, culture, literature, craft and cuisine of Kashmir
to the whole country.
ii. The series of these programmes, which started from Chennai, ended in Srinagar, Jammu and
Kashmir in which the youth showed enthusiasm to know the Kashmiri culture.
iii. Many events like workshops, art installation camps, seminars, craft exhibitions were organised to
bring Kashmir culture to the masses, in which people participated and got acquainted with the culture
of Kashmir.

6. Where is the Headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
1) Paris, France
2) Vienna, Austria
4) Rome, Italy
Explanation:
About World Trade Organization (WTO):
Director-General- Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland
Established – 1995
7. In June 2023, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications

announced the 5G & Beyond Hackathon 2023.
Who is the current (as of June ‘23) Union Minister of Communications?
1) Ashwini Vaishnaw
2) Giriraj Singh
3) Virendra Kumar
4) Pralhad Joshi
5) Hardeep Singh Puri
Answer- 1) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Explanation:
Ashwini Vaishnaw is the present union minister of Communications, Railways and Electronics &
Information Technology
i. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications has announced the 5G
& Beyond Hackathon 2023. In this 100 startups are to be awarded 100 lakh for the development of 5G
products and solutions.
ii. The aim of the hackathon is to shortlist India-focused cutting-edge ideas that can be converted into
workable 5G and beyond products and solutions. The DoT has invited applications from June 28,
2023.
iii. Hundred winners of the hackathon will share a total prize pool of Rs one crore, and the unique
opportunity to scale and implement their 5G products and solutions to make them market ready with
the support of mentors from government, industry, academia, telcos and OEMs.
8. Who is the current (as of June ‘23) Chairperson of National Association of Software and
Service Companies (NASSCOM)?
1) Srikanth Srinivasan
2) Anant Maheshwari
3) Sangeeta Gupta
4) K S Viswanathan
5) Sanjeev Malhotra
Answer- 2) Anant Maheshwari

Explanation:
About National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM):
Established in- 1988
Chairperson- Anant Maheshwari
President- Debjani Ghosh
Headquarters- Noida, Uttar Pradesh
9. When was World Social Media Day 2023 observed with the theme of ‘Uniting the Digital
World’?
1) 26th June 2023
2) 29th June 2023
3) 27th June 2023
4) 30th June 2023
5) 28th June 2023
Explanation:
World Social Media Day 2023 was observed on 30th June 2023 with the theme of ‘Uniting the
Digital World’ which focuses on the positive impact of social media and how it is bringing the globe
together.
i. According to the Global Statistics data, the five most popular social media platforms (including
messaging apps) in India in 2023 are WhatsApp (531.46 million active users), followed by Instagram
(516.92 million users), Facebook (492.70 million users), Telegram (384.06 million users), Facebook
Messenger (343.92 million users).
ii. The number of Internet users in India has grown to a whopping 692 million, which is roughly 48.7
percent of the total population of India.
10. Name the country that has recently (in June ‘23) announced a new open work-permit
stream to allow 10,000 H-1B visa holders in the United States.
1) Brazil
2) Mexico
3) Canada
4) Argentina
5) Chile
Answer- 3) Canada
Explanation:
Canada has announced a new open work-permit stream to allow 10,000 H-1B visa holders in the
United States to come and work in the country, a move that could benefit thousands of Indian tech
professionals.
• Canada is hoping to become a world leader in a variety of emerging technologies and it hopes
to attract professionals affected by massive layoffs by US tech giants.
• The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in
speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

11. In which state ‘Brahmani Natural Arch’ is located?
1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 1) Odisha
Explanation:
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) plans to declare the ‘Brahmani Natural Arch’ in Kanika range of
Sundargarh forest division of Odisha as a Geo Heritage Site.
• The natural arch is composed of ferruginous sandstone from the Upper Kamthi formation. It
dates back to the lower to middle Jurassic age, approximately 184 to 160 million years old and
would be the largest natural arch in India with the Geo Heritage tag.
i. The oval-shaped arch has a base length of 30 meters and a height of 12 meters. The alcove of the
arch has a maximum height of 7 meters and a width of 15 meters.
ii. India currently has two other natural arches, located at Tirumala hills in Tirupati and Andaman and
Nicobar, but both are smaller than the one in Sundargarh.
12. In which year, the World Bank was established?

1) 1919
2) 1969
3) 1961
4) 1944
5) 1948
Answer- 4) 1944
Explanation:
About World Bank:
Establishment – July, 1944
Headquarters – Washington DC, United States of America(USA)
President – Ajay Banga
13. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) President of Indian Medical Association (IMA)?
1) Sharad Kumar Agarwal
2) Veera Reddy
3) Vinod Khetarpal
4) Ravindra S Wankhedkar
5) Ketan Desai
Answer- 1) Sharad Kumar Agarwal
Explanation:
About Indian Medical Association (IMA):
Started in- 1928
National President- Dr. Sharad Kumar Agarwal
Headquarters- New Delhi, Delhi

14. Who has recently (in July ‘23) created the world record for taking most wickets in the first
over of a T20 innings?
1) Josh Hazlewood (Australia)
2) Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan)
3) Mohammed Siraj (India)
4) Mitchell Starc (Australia)
5) Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)
Answer- 2) Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan)
Explanation:
Nottinghamshire Outlaws' Pakistani pacer Shaheen Afridi has broken the world record for taking
most wickets in the first over of a T20 innings. The 23-year-old took four wickets in the first over of
Birmingham Bears' innings.
i. Afridi dismissed Alex Davies on the first legitimate ball before dismissing Chris Benjamin, Dan
Mousley and Ed Barnard on the second, fifth and sixth deliveries, respectively.
15. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) President of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
(ICAI)?
1) Jayanth Kumar
2) Jai Kumar Batra
3) Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal
4) Aniket Sunil Talati
5) Atish Mathur
Answer- 4) Aniket Sunil Talati
Explanation:
About Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI):
President- Aniket Sunil Talati
Established in 1949
16. Which state has recently (in June ‘23) defeated Haryana to win the senior women’s National
football championship 2023 at the Guru Nanak stadium in Amritsar, Punjab?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Punjab
3) Maharashtra
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu beat Haryana 2-1 in the final to clinch the senior women’s National football
championship 2023 at the Guru Nanak stadium in Amritsar, Punjab in June 2023. Tamil Nadu had last
won the title in 2018.
• Priyadharshini and Indumathi get on the scoresheet for the winner; Devi, the goalkeeper and
captain, gets lavish praise for her performance.

17. On 29th June 2023, Indian football team secured ___________ rank in the FIFA Men's World
Rankings.
1) 105th
2) 97th
3) 100th
4) 87th
5) 101st
Answer- 3) 100th
Explanation:
The Indian football team has risen by one place in the latest FIFA Men's World Rankings, from 101 to
100, which was released on 29th June 2023. This is the first time in five years that the Blue Tigers
have reached the top 100, having last been ranked at the 97th place in 2018.
i. In April 2023, India moved up to 101 in the FIFA Rankings. They have now gained 4.24 points which
have helped them move into the top 100 after going unbeaten in June in the Intercontinental Cup and
the SAFF Championships.I
18. Which state government has recently (in June ‘23) launched the Ladli Behna Yojana 2023?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Jharkhand
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Ladli Behna Yojana 2023, with
the first installment of Rs 1,000 deposited into the accounts of beneficiary women in Jabalpur.
i. The annual amount of Rs 12,000 (under the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Scheme) will be hiked to Rs
36,000 per year in a phased manner. (i.e Rs. 3000).
19. In July 2023, ________________, wife of late industrialist and former chairman of Mahindra
Group Keshub Mahindra, passed away.
1) Sudha Mahindra
2) Leena Mahindra
3) Uma Mahindra
4) Radhika Mahindra
5) Anajali Mahindra
Answer- 1) Sudha Mahindra
Explanation:
Sudha Mahindra, wife of late industrialist and former chairman of Mahindra Group Keshub Mahindra,
passed away on Monday, 3 July.
i. Sudha Mahindra was actively involved in charitable activities. She worked with various
organizations to promote education and healthcare in India.

20.In July 2023, West Indies missed the One-Day International World Cup for the first time in
48 years after a qualifier loss to ___________ in the ICC Cricket World Cup qualifier 2023 Super Six
fixture held at Harare, Zimbabwe.
2) Scotland
3) Netherlands
4) Zimbabwe
5) Nepal
Answer- 2) Scotland
Explanation:
Cricketing powerhouse West Indies are set to miss the One-Day International World Cup for the
first time in the history of the tournament (48 years) after they failed to defend a 181-total against
Scotland.
i. The UK team defeated the island nation by seven wickets in the crunch ICC Cricket World Cup
qualifier Super Six fixture in Harare. West Indies were all out for 181 in 43.5 overs with Jason Holder's
79-ball 45 the highest score of the innings.
ii. Set to be played in India, the 2023 edition of the tournament will not feature the two-time World
Champions - they won the first two cups in 1975 and 1979 - and 1983 runners-up.
21. Name the Indian Australian lawyer who has been recently (in June ‘23) appointed Game
Ambassadors for 2023-24 by the minister for community sport of the Australian state of
Victoria, Ros Spence.
1) Molina Asthana
2) Sanya Jain
3) Santosh
4) Atish Mathur
5) Ashok Kumar
Answer- 1) Molina Asthana
Explanation:
Indian Australian lawyer and founder of the organisation Multicultural Women in Sport, Molina
Asthana, has been named among the eight Change Our Game Ambassadors for 2023-24 by the
minister for community sport of the Australian state of Victoria, Ros Spence.
i. The inaugural game ambassador programme of the Victoria government is to amplify the voices of
inspiring and influential women to help level the playing field and drive change for women and girls in
sport.
22. In which state ‘Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Telangana
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 1) Kerala

Explanation:
About Kerala:
Chief Minister– Pinarayi Vijayan
Governor– Arif Mohammed Khan
Wildlife Sanctuary– Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary; Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
Airport– Calicut International Airport; Kannur International Airport
23. In which state ‘Pin Valley National Park’ is located?

1) Sikkim
2) Uttarakhand
3) Assam
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Mizoram
Explanation:
About Himachal Pradesh:
Chief Minister – Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu
Governor – Shiv Pratap Shukla
Capitals – Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
National Parks – Great Himalayan national park, Pin valley national park
24. In which state, ‘Okhla Bird Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Bihar
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
About Uttar Pradesh:
Chief Minister (CM)- Yogi Adityanath
Governor- Anandiben Mafatbhai Patel
Bird Sanctuary- Samaspur Bird Sanctuary; Okhla Bird Sanctuary
Festival- Ayudha Pooja; Lath Mar Holi
25. In which state Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is located?

1) Kerala
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:
About Madhya Pradesh:
Chief Minister- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Governor- Mangubhai C. Patel
Tiger Reserve- Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Kanha Tiger Reserve
26. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
of Indian Bank?
1) A Manimekhalai
2) Shanti Lal Jain
3) Atul Kumar Goel
4) A. S. Rajeev
5) Rajneesh Karnatak
Answer- 2) Shanti Lal Jain
Explanation:
About Indian Bank:
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Shanti Lal Jain
Headquarters – Chennai
Tagline – Your Own Bank
Established in – 1907
27. In July 2023, _____________became the first company in the world to reach a market value of
USD 3 trillion.
2) Twitter
3) Walmart
4) Google LLC
5) Apple Inc
Answer- 5) Apple Inc
Explanation:
Apple Inc became the first company in the world to reach a market value of USD 3 trillion, buoyed
by hopes over its expansion in new markets coupled with expectations of a more moderate approach
to interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
i. The iPhone maker's advance was among the most eye-catching in a month marked by investor
interest in the potential of artificial intelligence, with share buyers also particularly favouring
companies with strong balance sheets and cash flows.
28. Name the personality from India who has recently (in July ‘23) become the first model of
Asian origin to qualify for the prestigious international modeling competition, Caballero
Universal, based in Latin America.
1) Kramik Yadav
2) Nitin Chauhaan
3) Prateik Jain
4) Angad Bedi
5) Ankur Bhatia

Answer- 1) Kramik Yadav
Explanation:
Kramik Yadav, an accomplished entrepreneur-turned-model from Gujarat, has created history by
becoming the first model of Asian origin to qualify for the prestigious international modeling
competition, Caballero Universal, based in Latin America.
i. Kramik Yadav Hailing from the vibrant state of Gujarat, known for producing remarkable
individuals, Kramik Yadav has carved a niche for himself in the global fashion industry and continues
to make India proud with his achievements.
29. The Kakhovka reservoir is located in ____________ (country).

1) Belarus
2) Romania
3) Ukraine
4) Moldova
5) Russia
Answer- 3) Ukraine
Explanation:
The collapse of Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam (reservoir ) marks an escalation in its war with Russia.
i. Kakhovka reservoir has now largely drained which shows the Kakhovka reservoir riverbed that has
become steppe in large parts.
ii. The damage to a hydroelectric power plant is not only a blow to a renewable energy resource but
also adds to the already strained power generation capacity of Ukraine.
30. In which state ‘Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve’ is located?

1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu:
Chief Minister- M.K. Stalin
Governor- R. N. Ravi
Wildlife Sanctuary- Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary; Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve- Srivilliputhur – Meghamalai Tiger Reserve
31. In which state ‘Clouded Leopard National Park’ is located?

2) Assam
3) Manipur
4) Tripura
5) West Bengal
Answer- 4) Tripura

Explanation:
About Tripura:
Chief Minister (CM) – Dr. Manik Saha
Governor – Satyadeo Narain Arya
National Park – Clouded Leopard National Park; Bison National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary; Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary
32. In which state/UT, ‘Hokersar bird sanctuary’ is located?

1) Ladakh
2) Assam
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
About Jammu and Kashmir(J&K):
Lieutenant Governor– Manoj Sinha
Bird sanctuary– Hokersar bird sanctuary
Festival– Losar; Matho Nagrang
33. In which country, the Port of Duqm is located?

1) Qatar
3) Türkiye
4) Egypt
5) Oman
Answer- 5) Oman
Explanation:
India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited the port of Duqm in Oman recently.
i. Facing the Arabian Sea and located outside the Strait of Hormuz, Port of Duqm is perfectly
positioned to serve the main Eastern and Western trade corridors.
ii. It also overlooks the Gulf of Oman and Indian Ocean. India in 2018 secured access to Duqm for
military use and logistical support. Port can also provide India an easy access to Red Sea via the Gulf of
Aden.
34. Kharchi Puja, also called the ‘Festival of 14 Gods' was celebrated in __________ (state).
1) Odisha
2) Tripura
3) Mizoram
4) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Tripura

Explanation:
One such fascinating festival is Kharchi Puja, which is celebrated in the Northeastern state of Tripura.
Also called the ‘Festival of 14 Gods’, Kharchi Puja is observed on the eighth day of the new moon in
July or August every year.
i. The year 2023, the auspicious festival began on June 26 and ended on July 2. The festival is centred
around the worship of Chaturdasa Devata, the ancestral deity of the Tripuri people.
35. Joha rice is the GI Tag rice from ________ (State).

1) Assam
2) Sikkim
3) Mizoram
4) Tripura
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 1) Assam
Explanation:
Scientists explored nutraceutical properties of Joha rice (a GI Tag rice from Assam) and detected two
unsaturated fatty acids: linoleic acid (omega-6) and linolenic (omega-3) acid.
i. Joha rice has a more balanced ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in comparison to widely consumed non-
scented variety. Joha is a short-grain winter paddy known for its significant aroma and taste. Joha
varieties are mostly short or medium grained and have very low yield potential.
36. In which state/UT, Gangotri National Park (GNP) is located?

2) Sikkim
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Ladakh
Answer- 4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Gangotri National Park (GNP) is located in the Uttarkashi District region of the state of Uttarakhand
in northern India.
i. Features: It is known for its mountainous landscape, forests, and glaciers. Gaumukh glacier, the
origin of river Ganges is located inside the park.
37. What is the Tagline of State Bank of India?

1) Build a better life around us
2) One Family One Bank
3) The Banker to Every Indian
4) Together We Can
5) Good people to grow with
Answer- 3) The Banker to Every Indian
Explanation:
About State Bank of India:
Chairman – Dinesh Kumar Khara
Headquarters – Mumbai

Tagline – The Banker to Every Indian
38. Where is the Headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) located?
1) Rome, Italy
3) Paris, France
5) Vienna, Austria
Explanation:
About World Trade Organization (WTO):
Director-General– Okonjo-Iweala
Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland
39. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) Managing Directors (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)?
1) Shyam Srinivasan
2) Prashant Kumar
3) Sandeep Bakhshi
4) Sumant Kathpalia
5) Ajay Kumar Srivastava
Answer- 5) Ajay Kumar Srivastava
Explanation:
About Indian Overseas Bank (IOB):
Managing Directors (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Ajay Kumar Srivastava
Headquarters – Chennai,Tamil Nadu
Tagline – Good people to grow with
40. Name the Bank that has recently (in July ‘23) joined the Plotch's Open Network for Digital
Commerce (ONDC) accelerator to offer banking support to companies.
1) ICICI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) YES Bank
4) IDFC FIRST Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 4) IDFC FIRST Bank
Explanation:
Plotch.ai, a leading technology enabler of Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), has announced
that IDFC FIRST Bank has joined the Plotch ONDC-focused accelerator – an initiative launched
earlier this year by the start-up in partnership with Microsoft.
i. IDFC First will offer banking and fintech support to startups building solutions and businesses
around ONDC.

ii. IDFC First Bank will offer startups lending solutions for credit and working capital needs. It will
also give access to their sandbox environment to access IDFC First via APIs for fintech products.
iii. The bank has created banking products for the ONDC network, which will be available to startups
through priority channels.
41. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Parker Solar Probe completed its
___________ orbit of the Sun on 27th June, 2023.
1) 16th
2) 12th
3) 14th
4) 10th
5) 13th
Answer- 1) 16th
Explanation:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Parker Solar Probe completed its 16th
orbit of the Sun on 27th June, 2023. This included a close approach to Sun on June 22, 2023 where
the spacecraft came within over 85 lakh km of solar surface while moving at nearly 6 lakh kmph,
• On August 21, the spacecraft will swing past Venus for its sixth flyby of the planet.
42. IndusInd International Holdings Limited (IIHL), the promoter of IndusInd Bank Ltd has
recently (in July ‘23) raised up to USD _________ to increase its shareholding in the lender to 26%
from the current 15% and fund Reliance Capital acquisition.
1) 1.2 billion
2) 1.5 billion
3) 1.3 billion
4) 2.1 billion
5) 1.9 billion
Answer- 2) 1.5 billion
Explanation:
IndusInd International Holdings Ltd. (IIHL), the promoter of IndusInd Bank, announced the board has
approved capital raising of up to USD 1.5 billion as well as to expand business horizons in India and
other global geographies in the BFSI sector.
i. The first objective of the capital-raising is to increase its promoter shareholding in IndusInd Bank
from the current 15% to the proposed 26%.
ii. The second objective of the capital raising is towards equity participation for the Reliance Capital
acquisition.
iii. IIHL is the sole Resolution Applicant with a bid amount of USD 1.2 billion (Rs. 9,650 crore) in the
process run under IBC for Reliance Capital Ltd.
43. In Which state ‘Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Kerala
3) Telangana
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka

Explanation:
About Telangana:
Chief Minister– K. Chandrashekar Rao
Governor– Tamilisai Soundararajan
Wildlife Sanctuary– Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary; Pocharam Sanctuary; Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary
Zoological Park– Nehru Zoological Park; Vana Vigyan Kendra Mini Zoo (Kakatiya Zoological Park)
44. In June 2023, North India’s first skin bank was inaugurated in ____________(UT/State).
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Delhi
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Haryana
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 2) Delhi
Explanation:
Recently, North India’s first skin bank was inaugurated in Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital.
i. A skin bank is a place where cadaveric skin is processed and preserved under optimal conditions
from where it can be used for the benefit of Burn victims. Skin can be donated after Death within 6
hours from the time of Death. Anyone can Donate Skin irrespective of sex & blood group; the
minimum age of the donor should be 18 years.
ii. There is no upper age limit; even a 100-year-old person can donate his skin, and it will be used for
treatment. The skin of persons suffering from AIDS, Hepatitis B & C, Sexually Transmitted Diseases,
Skin Cancer, Active skin Disease and Septicemia are considered unfit for donation.
iii. The country has 16 skin banks- a facility where the skin of deceased persons can be donated, with
seven in Maharashtra, four in Chennai, three in Karnataka, and one each in Madhya Pradesh and
Odisha.
45. In June 2023, the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure Development (NaBFID)
expects to end FY24 with final loan sanctions of Rs.__________ and disbursements of close to Rs.
60,000 crore.
1) 5 lakh crore
2) 2 lakh crore
3) 4 lakh crore
4) 1 lakh crore
5) 3 lakh crore
Answer- 4) 1 lakh crore
Explanation:
The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure Development (NaBFID) expects to end FY24 with
final loan sanctions of Rs.1 lakh crore and disbursements of close to Rs. 60,000 crore.
i. The development finance institution, which made its first loan disbursement in December 2022, has
so far disbursed about Rs. 15,000 crore to projects mostly in the road and energy (primarily
renewable energy and transmission projects) sectors.
ii. By March 2026, Rajkiran Rai, MD and CEO, expects NaBFID’s sanctions to swell to Rs.3 lakh crore.

46. Who has been recently (in June ‘23) appointed as the Reliance Group President?
1) Mitika Bajpai
2) Parul Sharma
3) Vishal Anand
4) Srija Sinha
5) Shumeet Banerji
Answer- 2) Parul Sharma
Explanation:
The Reliance Group has announced the appointment of Parul Sharma as the Group President with
effect from 20th June, 2023.
i. For nearly 40 years, Tony Jesudasan was the public face of the Reliance Group, its bulwark in Delhi
and across the world. Tony passed away in February 2023.
ii. Parul Sharma steered the communications strategy for Rupert Murdoch's 'Star India' for 15 years,
shaping its corporate image, publicity and relationships.
iii. Prior to that she was with the German broadcaster 'Deutsche Welle', based in Cologne.
47. Which company has recently (in June ‘23) signed an MoU with Kongsberg Maritime (KM),
Finland for co-production of indigenous Water Jets (WJs) of up to 3.5 MW?
1) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited
2) Cochin Shipyard Limited
3) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
4) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
Answer- 1) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited
Explanation:
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited and Kongsberg Maritime (KM), Finland,
signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for co-production of indigenous Water Jets (WJs) of
up to 3.5 MW.
i. The MoU has been signed by GRSE's Chairman and Managing Director Cmde PR Hari IN (Retd), and
Ottar Ristesund, SVP, Sales, Propulsion and Engines, Kongsberg Maritime (KM), in the presence of Vice
Admiral Sandeep Naithani (AVSM, VSM) Chief of Materiel of Indian Navy.
48. In which city, the 146th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath was commenced?
1) Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
2) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
4) Howrah, West Bengal
5) Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 3) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Explanation:
The 146th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with tight
security measures in place.in June 2023.
i. A large number of devotees gathered along the 18-kilometre procession route to catch a glimpse of
the deity.

49. Who has been recently (in June’ 23) appointed as the first-ever Director-General Special
Envoy for Climate Change and Health by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
1) Vanessa Kerry
2) Andre Heinz
3) Irene Thierstein
4) Andrew Marx
5) Bassim Birkland
Answer- 1) Vanessa Kerry
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the appointment of Dr Vanessa Kerry as the first-
ever Director-General Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health.
i. Dr Vanessa Kerry, a renowned global health expert and medical doctor and CEO of Seed Global
Health, will play a pivotal role in amplifying WHO's climate and health messaging and undertake high-
level advocacy.
50. Where is the Headquarters of World Customs Organisation (WCO) located?

1) Paris, France
2) Rome, Italy
3) Brussels, Belgium
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 3) Brussels, Belgium
Explanation:
About World Customs Organisation (WCO):
The World Customs Organisation (WCO), formerly known as the Customs Co-operation Council (CCC),
is an autonomous intergovernmental organisation whose aim is to improve the effectiveness and
efficiency of Customs administrations.
Secretary General –Kunio Mikuriya
Member countries – 185
Headquarters – Brussels,Belgium.
51. In which state Satpura Tiger reserve is located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Bihar
4) Jharkhand
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Chief Minister- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Governor- Mangubhai C. Patel
Tiger Reserve- Panna Tiger Reserve, Satpura Tiger reserve

52. According to the report published by the Crif High Mark, which state has overtaken Tamil
Nadu to become the state with the highest microlending borrowings in India, as of March
2023?
1) Maharashtra
2) Bihar
3) Haryana
4) Punjab
5) Karnataka
Answer- 2) Bihar
Explanation:
Bihar has overtaken Tamil Nadu to become the state with the highest microlending borrowings in
India as of March 2023, according to a report released on, June 5, 2023. The report, published by
credit information company Crif High Mark, highlighted Bihar's impressive growth with a 13.5
percent increase in the gross lending portfolio during the March quarter compared to the previous
quarter.
i. As of March 2023, Bihar's microfinance (MFI) borrowings amounted to Rs 48,900 crore, accounting
for 14.5 percent of the overall portfolio. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu's MFI borrowings stood at Rs 46,300
crore, representing 13.7 percent of the total outstanding.
53. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) signed with the England and Wales Cricket Board
(ECB) to monetise virtual sponsorship inventory for the ongoing Ashes series?
1) Decathlon
2) Reebok
3) Skechers
4) RISE Worldwide
5) Joma
Answer- 4) RISE Worldwide
Explanation:
Reliance Industries-owned RISE Worldwide has inked a deal with the England and Wales Cricket
Board (ECB) to monetise virtual sponsorship inventory for the ongoing Ashes series, which kicked off
on June 16, 2023 and will conclude by the end of this month.
i. The company is assisting cricket boards in developing a new source of revenue from the Indian
market. Currently, these cricket governing bodies receive little sponsorship money from the Indian
market.
54. In July 2023, the Minister for Road Transport and Highways announced a plan to
implement the Bahubali Cattle Fence along highways in India to prevent cattle from crossing
the road.
Who is the current (as of July ‘23) Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways?
1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Ashwini Vaishnaw
3) Shripad Yesso Naik
4) Mahendra Nath Pandey
5) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Answer- 1) Nitin Gadkari

Explanation:
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced a plan to implement the
Bahubali Cattle Fence along highways in India to prevent cattle from crossing the road and causing
dangerous accidents that result in the loss of human life.
i. The fence will be 1.20 meters high and will be installed on section 23 of NH-30 as a comprehensive
solution. He announced this installation will serve as a demonstration before the esteemed visit of
Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, to Chhattisgarh.
ii. The cattle fence, constructed using bamboo, offers a fully effective and environmentally friendly
solution.
iii. The fence has a fire rating of Class 1, ensuring safety, and aligns with the principles of
AatmanirbharBharat which aims to make all highways sustainable and minimize harm to wildlife and
cattle.
55. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) planned to manufacture USD 1 billion
worth of high-runner servers from India over the next five years.
1) Oracle Corporation
2) Hewlett Packard Enterprises
3) Dell
4) Cisco
5) VMware
Answer- 2) Hewlett Packard Enterprises
Explanation:
Global technology giant Hewlett Packard Enterprises announced its plans to manufacture USD 1
billion worth of high-runner servers from India over the next five years. The company has signed a
memorandum of understanding with VVDN Technologies which will manufacture HPE’s products
from its Manesar plant in Haryana.
i. Som Satsangi, senior vice-president and managing director of HPE India and Puneet Agarwal, chief
executive officer of VVDN Technologies met union minister for electronics and information technology
Ashwini Vaishnaw and apprised him of their plans to manufacture the servers in India.
56. In which city, PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Sai Hira Global Convention
Centre in July 2023?
1) Patna, Bihar
3) Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 3) Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Sai Hira Global Convention
Centre in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh. The grand event witnessed the presence of prominent
dignitaries and devotees from around the world.
i. The Convention Centre, constructed by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, stands as a testament to the
vision of promoting cultural exchange, spirituality, and global harmony.

ii. During his address, PM Modi emphasized that the Sai Hira Global Convention Centre would serve as
a hub for spiritual conferences and academic programs.
57. In July 2023, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in ________ introduced 'Sandes', a
messaging app for all staff members to communicate among themselves at the premier
medical institute to streamline the healthcare work.
1) Jharkhand
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Delhi
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Delhi
Explanation:
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Delhi has introduced 'Sandes', a messaging app for
all staff members to communicate among themselves at the premier medical institute to streamline
the healthcare work.
i. The move is aimed at enhancing collaboration and streamline communication within our esteemed
organisation, AIIMS Delhi Director Dr M Srinivas said. Developed by the National Informatics Centre
(NIC), Sandes, is a secure and user-friendly messaging platform designed to provide a reliable and
efficient means of communication among various government organisations
58. In which state, Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Bihar
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Odisha
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Thane District of Maharashtra, 90 km northeast of
Mumbai in the foothills of the Western Ghats.
i. It is known to be a paradise for birdwatchers & it has two rivers, the Tansa and Vaitarna, and the
sanctuary gets its name from the former, which divides the sanctuary into two parts.
59. How many member states are in North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), as of July
2023?
1) 25
2) 28
3) 15
4) 31
5) 20
Answer- 4) 31

Explanation:
About North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO):
Formed in- 1949
Secretary General- Jens Stoltenberg
Headquarters- Brussels, Belgium
Member States- 31 (At present)
60. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
(UNCTAD) located?
1) Paris, France
2) Rome, Italy
5) Vienna, Austria
Explanation:
About United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD):
UNCTAD is an intergovernmental organization which promotes the interests of developing countries
in world trade.
Secretary-General– Rebeca Grynspan
61. In which state Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Jharkhand
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Odisha
Explanation:
About Odisha:
Chief Minister- Naveen Patnaik
Governor – Ganeshi Lal
Wildlife sanctuaries – Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Hadagarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Sunabeda
Wildlife Sanctuary
62. Which company has recently (in July’ 23) committed to invest Rs 54,000 crore in various
projects in Tamil Nadu?
Answer- 2) Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Explanation:
The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Chennai, has committed to invest Rs 54,000 crore in
various projects in Tamil Nadu in the next few years, including a 9 MMTPA (million metric tonnes per
annum) grass-root refinery at an estimated cost of Rs 35,580 crore.
i. This new refinery, which will come up on about 1,300 acres of land in Nagapattinam, will produce
petrol and diesel for BS-VI specifications and also polypropylene.
63. Who has been recently (in June ‘23) named for the Indian Medical Association (IMA)
awards under the category of community service?
1) V. Asokan
2) Anil Kumar
3) K. Venugopal
4) Shitij Bali
5) Sahajanand Prasad Singh
Answer- 3) K. Venugopal
Explanation:
Indian Medical Association has selected Dr. K. Venugopal, chief consultant in respiratory medicine at
General Hospital, Alappuzha (City in Kerala) for the Indian Medical Association (IMA) awards under
the category of community service.
i. He will receive the award at a function to be held at IMA headquarters in New Delhi on July 1,2023
(National Doctors' Day).
64. In June 2023, which country was appointed to host the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup?
1) Brazil
3) Chile
4) New Zealand
5) Indonesia
Answer- 5) Indonesia
Explanation:
Indonesia has been officially selected as the host country for the U-17 World Cup 2023. The Ministry
of Youth and Sports Embraces Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA)'s Decision and
Outlines the Road Ahead.
i. The tournament is scheduled to take place from November 10 to December 2 2023.
65. In which city, the Union Minister of Sports Anurag Thakur has recently (in June ‘23)
inaugurated the state-of-the-art Border Security Force (BSF) Hockey Turf Ground?
1) Bharuch, Gujarat
2) Shillong, Meghalaya
3) Jalandhar, Punjab
4) Bordumsa, Arunachal Pradesh
5) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer- 3) Jalandhar, Punjab

Explanation:
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurated a state-of-the-art astro turf for hockey at the
Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters in Jalandhar, Punjab.
i. On the occasion, Thakur highlighted the government's commitment to promoting sports in India
under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
66. In June 2023, India’s first ‘Sahiwal’ breed calf gave birth through surrogacy in
___________(city).
2) Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
3) Pune, Maharashtra
4) Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
5) Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Answer- 4) Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The ambitious project taken up by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and Sri Venkateswara
Veterinary University (SVVU) to promote indigenous cattle breeds has breathed life into India’s first
‘Sahiwal’ breed calf through surrogacy in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
i. The calf from the donor cow and bull, both Sahiwal breed, was born to a surrogate cow of Ongole
breed.
67. In June 2023, the Union Government declared that All panchayats to be Unified Payments
Interface (UPI)-enabled from _____________ 2023.
1) 15th August
2) 23rd September
3) 1st August
4) 16th August
5) 2nd October
Answer- 1) 15th August
Explanation:
All panchayats across the country will mandatorily use digital payments for all development work and
revenue collection and will be declared Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-enabled from August 15,
2023 onwards.
i. Secretary, Panchayati Raj Ministry, Sunil Kumar announced almost 98 per cent panchayats have
already started using UPI-based payments.
ii. A list with details of contact persons from UPI platforms GPay, PhonePay, PayTm, BHIM, Mobikwik,
WhatsApp Pay, Amazon Pay and Bharat Pe has been shared by the ministry.
68. In which state, India's first toy train planned to run on Compressed natural gas (CNG) was
inaugurated in June 2023?
1) West Bengal
2) Odisha
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Rajasthan
5) Jharkhand

Explanation:
Toy train was started once again in Gulab Bagh of Udaipur (Rajasthan), which has been named
Maharana Pratap Express train.
i. According to the engineer of the toy train, Anirudh Singh Nathawat, this is India's first Compressed
natural gas (CNG)-powered toy train.
ii. There will be a run of about 2.5 kilometers, and about 150 passengers will be able to enjoy it at a
time. Meanwhile, passengers will be able to see the Bird Park, Kamal Talai and hundreds of years old
trees.
69. In June 2023, Niwari district of ___________ (state) became the second Har Ghar Jal district of
the state.
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Jharkhand
4) Gujarat
5) Haryana
Explanation:
On June 14, 2023, Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh became the second Har Ghar Jal district of the
state. 100% tap water has been supplied to 55,645 houses in all the 253 villages of the district.
i. It is worth mentioning that Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh has the distinction of being the
first water district in the country along with the state.
ii. So far, tap water has been supplied to more than 50% (more than 60 lakh 7 thousand) houses in the
state. Along with this, water quality monitoring is also being done.
70. In June 2023, Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Limited signed contract
agreements with the National Railways of _______ (country) to provide rolling stock.
1) Uganda
2) Namibia
3) Ethiopia
4) Zimbabwe
5) Nigeria
Answer- 4) Zimbabwe
Explanation:
Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Limited has recently signed contract agreements
with the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) to provide rolling stock. The contract is valued at USD
81,175,500 (approx. Rs 665 crore).
i. However, the contract agreements are subject to the approval of funds by the funding agency.
ii. The order includes the supply of 3000 HP Diesel Electric Locomotives and High-Sided Open
Wagons.
71. In which country Anak Krakatau volcano is located?

1) Ecuador
2) Argentina

3) Indonesia
4) Philippines
5) Ethiopia
Answer- 3) Indonesia
Explanation:
Anak Krakatau volcano has erupted in June 2023. It is located in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait between
the main Java and Sumatra islands.
i. It is the offspring of the famous Krakatau, whose monumental eruption in 1883 triggered a period of
global cooling.
72. In which state Udanti Sitanadi tiger reserve is located?

1) Odisha
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
A team of forest personnel were attacked and injured when they arrived to clear encroachments
inside the Udanti Sitanadi tiger reserve, located in Chhattisgarh.
i. It was declared a tiger reserve in the year 2008-09. The Udanti and Sitanadi Rivers flow through the
Reserve. There are few perennial springs including the famous Deodhara and Godene falls. Asiatic
Wild Buffalo is the key endangered species found in the Core Area.
73. In which state Van Vihar National Park is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Jharkhand
3) Bihar
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Van Vihar National Park is located on the banks of Bhopal's Upper Lake (Madhya Pradesh). It also
runs a rescue and breeding centre for sloth bears.
i. It is developed and managed as a modern zoological park. It categorises animals in two categories,
captive and herbivores. All carnivorous animals are kept inside enclosed areas and herbivores are
allowed to roam freely.
74. Which of the following personalities are named among the directors appointed on the
board of the demerged financial services unit of Reliance Industries Ltd?
1) Rajiv Mehrishi
2) Isha Ambani
3) Shashi Kant Sharma
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3

Explanation:
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's daughter Isha Ambani and former CAG Rajiv Mehrishi are among the
directors appointed on the board of the demerged financial services unit of Reliance Industries Ltd.
i. Reliance had previously announced plans to demerge its financial services undertaking into Reliance
Strategic Investments Limited (RSIL) and rename and list it as Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL). It
will lend to consumers and merchants based on proprietary data analytics and will eventually branch
out to insurance, payments, digital broking and asset management.
75. Name the state government that has recently (in July ‘23) announced Rs 2,750 monthly
pension for unmarried people aged 45-60.
1) Haryana
2) Punjab
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 1) Haryana
Explanation:
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced that unmarried people in the age group of 45
to 60 years will now get a monthly pension of Rs 2,750, provided that their annual income is less than
Rs 1.80 lakh.
i. The widowers in the age group of 40 to 60 will get a monthly pension of Rs 2,750, provided their
annual income is less than Rs 3 lakh. "Apart from this, widowers to the age of 40-60 years, and whose
annual income is less than Rs 3 lakh, will also be given a monthly pension of Rs 2,750 per month.
76. Which state government has recently (in July ‘23) launched 'Didi Cafe', maintained by
women's self-help groups?
1) West Bengal
2) Odisha
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
A strategy has been framed to introduce 'Didi Cafe' in 17 municipal corporation cities in Uttar
Pradesh, including Mathura, Firozabad, and Vrindavan in the Agra division. This Didi Cafe will only be
maintained by women's self-help groups, which will provide access to low-cost meals, snacks, and
other facilities in areas where women are employed through these canteens
i. The effort is part of the Centre's goal of empowering women who are connected to self-help groups
established via the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM).
77. Name the cloud computing services company that has recently (in June ‘23) launched an
artificial intelligence (AI)-powered anti-money laundering (AML) product.
1) Amazon Web Services
2) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

3) Google Cloud
4) IBM Cloud
5) Microsoft Azure
Answer- 3) Google Cloud
Explanation:
Google Cloud, offered by Google, is a suite of cloud computing services that has announced the launch
of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered anti-money laundering (AML) product.
i. The tool is designed to aid global financial institutions to detect money laundering more effectively
and efficiently.
ii. Google Cloud announced that its AI tool cut the number of alerts HSBC received by more than 60%.
78. In which state Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Odisha
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
About Odisha:
Capital- Bhubaneswar
Governor – Prof. Ganeshi Lal
Folk dance- Bhaagha Naacha, Goti Pua, Ghumura, Chhau.
Wildlife sanctuary- Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary.
79. Which country has recently (in June ‘23) became the First Foreign Government to Promote
Country through Yoga?
1) Spain
2) Italy
3) Indonesia
4) Oman
5) France
Answer- 4) Oman
Explanation:
Oman creates history as the first foreign government to promote the country through yoga. The
Indian Embassy in the Sultanate of Oman has introduced a video called 'Soulful Yoga, Serene Oman' on
the eve of the International Day of Yoga 2023 (21st June 2023).
i. The Indian Embassy partnered with 'Visit Oman,' a subsidiary of Oman's Ministry of Tourism, to
produce the video.
80. In which state Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Odisha

5) Gujarat
Answer- 5) Gujarat
Explanation:
About Gujarat:
Chief Minister– Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel
Governor– Acharya Devvrat
Ramsar sites in Gujarat (Total 4 sites) – Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary,
Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, Wadhvana Wetland.
81. Who has recently (in June ‘23) become the first Indian to win the National Collegiate Table
Tennis Association (NCTTA) Male Athlete of the Year award for his exceptional performances
in 2022-23?
1) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
2) Sharath Kamal
3) Anthony Amalraj
4) Mudit Dani
5) Soumyajit Ghosh
Answer- 4) Mudit Dani
Explanation:
Indian paddler Mudit Dani has entered the history books by becoming the first Indian to win the
National Collegiate Table Tennis Association (NCTTA) Male Athlete of the Year award for his
exceptional performances in 2022-23.
i. The NCTTA is a national organisation of USA Table Tennis and the prestigious award is given to the
best performing male athlete across USA and Canadian universities at the end of every season.
82. Name the mascot of the 37th edition of National Games of India 2023 that was launched by
the Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant in June 2023?
1) Moga
2) Savaj
3) Rubigula
4) Ammu
5) Veera
Answer- 1) Moga
Explanation:
Goa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched a mascot named 'Moga' which represents an Indian
bison, for the upcoming 37th National Games.
i. The 37th edition of the national games of India will be held in various locations in the state of Goa.
ii. It will also feature ‘Gatka’, a traditional martial art form associated with Punjab.
83. In June 2023, Two-time Olympian and 1962 Asian Games gold medallist in decathlon
_____________ resigned as the chairman of Athletics Federation of India Selection Committee.
1) Milkha Singh
2) Bahadur Singh
3) Gurbachan Singh Randhawa
4) Uday Prabhu

5) Krishna Poonia
Answer- 3) Gurbachan Singh Randhawa
Explanation:
Two-time Olympian and 1962 Asian Games gold medallist Gurbachan Singh Randhawa resigned as
the chairman of Athletics Federation of India Selection Committee.
i. Randhawa won the gold in Asian Games in 1962 in decathlon and finished fifth in the 110m Hurdles,
High Jump and Decathlon in the 1964 Olympic Games where he was also flag bearer in the opening
ceremony.
ii. He was bestowed Arjuna Award in 1961 and in 2005, Randhawa was conferred with the Padma
Shri award.
84. Name the personality from India who has recently (in June ‘23) broke the Under 18
compound world record to top the women's qualification round in the third stage of the
Archery World Cup in Medellin, Colombia.
1) Dola Banerjee
2) Deepika Kumari
3) Ankita Bhakat
4) Muskan Kirar
5) Aditi Gopichand Swamy
Answer- 5) Aditi Gopichand Swamy
Explanation:
The 16-year-old debutant Aditi Gopichand Swamy broke the Under 18 compound world record to
top the women's qualification round in the third stage of the Archery World Cup held in Medellin,
Colombia..
i. The Indian teenager topped the compound women's field with 711 points in the 72-arrow 50-meter
qualification on Tuesday to beat the previous best of 705, set by USA's Liko Arreola in May.
ii. Aditi finished the qualifications ahead of stage one winner and compatriot Jyothi Surekha Vennam,
and home favourite Sara Lopez.
85. Which country’s top lender is Sberbank, which has recently (in June ‘23) announced,
individuals can now open accounts in Indian rupee?
1) Germany
2) Russia
4) Nepal
5) France
Answer- 2) Russia
Explanation:
Sberbank, Russia’s top lender, has announced that individuals can now open accounts in Indian
rupees, as the bank looks to decrease its reliance on the US dollar and euro. Sberbank has more than
100 million retail clients and already offers deposits in China’s yuan and UAE dirhams.
i. The bank's finance chief stated that Sberbank will issue bonds in Chinese yuan if the opportunity
arises and will continue borrowing in rubles. In addition, rival VTB has announced plans for yuan
savings to make up a significant portion of Russia’s foreign exchange portfolio by 2025.

86. Name the company that has recently (in June ‘23) launched the “Jeetenge Hum” campaign.
1) Aditya Birla Group
2) Tata Group
3) Adani Group
4) Infosys Limited
5) Reliance Infrastructure Limited
Answer- 3) Adani Group
Explanation:
The Adani Group celebrated its Foundation Day, honoring the Indian cricket team that won the 1983
World Cup. The event, dubbed “Adani Day,” took place on the 61st birthday of the group’s founder,
Gautam Adani.
i. The Adani Group launched the “Jeetenge Hum” campaign during the event, with the goal of
rallying support for Team India and boosting morale ahead of the upcoming ICC ODI Cricket World
Cup 2023 (from October 5 to November 19, 2023.).
87. In which city, the 132nd edition of the Durand Cup 2023, India’s oldest football tournament
is scheduled to commence in August 2023?
4) Ranchi, Jharkhand
5) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Explanation:
The 132nd edition of the Durand Cup, India’s oldest football tournament is scheduled to commence
at Kolkata, West Bengal from 03 August to 03 September 2023.
i. The tournament’s Trophy Tour, which was flagged off on June 30, 2023, marks a significant
milestone in the history of the Durand Cup.
ii. With the participation of foreign teams after a hiatus of 27 years, the upcoming edition is poised to
be an extraordinary spectacle for football enthusiasts.
88. Which country has recently (in June ‘23) certified as a malaria-free country?
1) Benin
2) Ghana
3) Argentina
4) Belize
5) Burundi
Answer- 4) Belize
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Belize as a malaria-free country. It is located on
the northeast coast of Central America and south of the Yucatan Peninsula.
i. As of 21st June 2023, a total of 42 countries and 1 territory have been certified as malaria-free by
WHO, including 11 countries in the Region of the Americas.

89. What is the capital of Mongolia?
1) Tbilisi
2) Baghdad
3) Astana
4) Vientiane
5) Ulaanbaatar
Answer- 5) Ulaanbaatar
Explanation:
About Mongolia:
Prime Minister– Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene
Currency– Mongolian Tugrik
Capital– Ulaanbaatar
90. In July 2023, Rikkie Valerie Kollé became the first-ever transgender to be crowned Miss
__________ (country).
1) Finland
2) Spain
3) Netherlands
4) Italy
5) Indonesia
Answer- 3) Netherlands
Explanation:
Rikkie Valerie Kollé, a model of Moluccan and Dutch descent, has become the first-ever transgender
to be crowned Miss Netherlands. Rikkie wants to be a voice and role model for the Queen community.
91. In July 2023, Google selected ________ Indian startups for the 7th edition of its Google for
Startups Accelerator (GFSA).
1) 25
2) 40
3) 30
4) 15
5) 20
Answer- 5) 20
Explanation:
Google has selected 20 Indian startups, including the train ticket booking app Trainman, for the
seventh edition of its Google for Startups Accelerator. These Seed to Series A startups will work to
harness the power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and have been chosen from more than
1050 applications.
i. The Google for Startups Accelerator (GFSA) is a three-month, equity-free accelerator programme for
Seed to Series A tech startups in India. It has, so far, helped to accelerate the growth journeys of over
130 startups in India.
92. Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘23) launched a virtual branch Metaverse.

3) Bank of Baroda
4) Indian Bank
Explanation:
State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) announced the launch of a virtual branch, PNB
Metaverse. It is a virtual branch of the bank, which will deliver a unique experience of banking to
existing and new customers who can now explore the bank's products and services such as bank
deposits, retail/MSME loans, digital products, women/senior citizens, 'Do It Yourself' and government
flagship schemes.
93. Who has been recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the brand ambassador of Asics India
Private Limited?
1) Shraddha Kapoor
2) Disha Patani
3) Kiara Advani
4) Kriti Sanon
5) Anushka Sharma
Answer- 1) Shraddha Kapoor
Explanation:
Asics India Private Limited, a sports gear company, has appointed actor Shraddha Kapoor as its
new brand ambassador.
i. The company said it will focus on the theme of ‘Sound Mind, Sound Body’ and the actor will endorse
the brand’s footwear and women’s sportswear segment.
94. In July 2023, udaan, India's largest eB2B platform, announced the expansion of its flagship
initiative, Project Vistaar, in ____________ (state).
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Bihar
4) Gujarat
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
udaan, India's largest eB2B platform, announced the expansion of its flagship initiative, Project
Vistaar, in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
i. Project Vistaar aims to empower small retailers and kirana store owners by providing them access
to a wide variety of food and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products.
95. Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra
Pradhan launched the _________ edition of the Social Trailblazer Program by Incubator for Social
Enterprises and Entrepreneurs Development, Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA).
1) 6th
2) 4th
3) 2nd

4) 3rd
5) 5th
Answer- 3) 2nd
Explanation:
Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
addressed a Social Enterprise Conclave organized by Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) in
partnership with LIC Housing Finance Limited in New Delhi.
i. On this occasion, Shri Pradhan launched the second edition of the Social Trailblazer Program by
Incubator for Social Enterprises and Entrepreneurs Development, IRMA. The program aims to further
boost the social entrepreneurship ecosystem at the grassroots and nurture early stage entrepreneurs.
96. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently (in July ‘23) announced that Amrit Kaal has
been named as ‘Kartavya Kaal’.
'Amrit Kaal' refers to the next __________ (years) of India's Independence.
1) 10 years
2) 15 years
3) 25 years
4) 30 years
5) 35 years
Answer- 3) 25 years
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the next 25 years of India's Independence is going to
be "Kartvya Kaal" as the country is giving top priority to its "kartavya" (duties). "India is giving top
priority to its Kartavya.
i. The next 25 years of Independence are going to be our Kartavya Kaal. Moving forward towards the
goal of 100 years of independence, we have named our 'Amrit Kaal' as 'Kartavya Kaal'.
ii. The Prime Minister was addressing a gathering through video conferencing after inaugurating the
Sai Hira Global Convention Centre in Puttaparthi of Andhra Pradesh.
97. Which ministry sponsored the Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing
(SWAMIH) Investment Fund I?
1) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
2) Ministry of Rural Development
5) Ministry of Finance
Answer- 5) Ministry of Finance
Explanation:
The Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Investment Fund I has raised
Rs 15,530 crore so far to provide priority debt financing for the completion of stressed, brownfield
and Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)-registered residential projects that fall in the affordable,
mid-income housing category. SWAMIH has so far provided final approval to about 130 projects with
sanctions worth over Rs 12,000 crore.
i. The Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Investment Fund I is a
social impact fund specifically formed for completing stressed and stalled residential projects.

ii. The Fund is sponsored by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and is managed by
SBICAP Ventures Ltd., a State Bank Group company.
98. Who authored the book, Wild Treasures and Adventures: A Forester’s Diary?
1) Sunayan Sharma
2) Ramachandra Guha
3) G. N. Devy
4) Madhav Gadgil
5) Samarendra Das
Answer- 1) Sunayan Sharma
Explanation:
Sunayan Sharma, former field director of Keoladeo National Park and Sariska Tiger reserve launch of
his book Wild Treasures and Adventures: A Forester’s Diary published by Niyogi Books, took the
audiences back into the jungle citing anecdotes from the forest, his encounters with big cats and a
fond nostalgia of being a wildlife officer.
i. Wild Treasures and Adventures: A Forester's Diary authored by Sunayan Sharma is a series of
thrilling episodes from the author's life as an Indian Forest Service Officer.
99. Name the personality who has recently (in July ‘23) became the first Indian cricketer to be
signed for the Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL).
1) Parshavi Chopra
2) Rajeshwari Gayakwad
3) Rashi Kanojiya
4) Shreyanka Patil
5) Reema Malhotra
Answer- 4) Shreyanka Patil
Explanation:
Young spin bowler Shreyanka Patil has made history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to be
signed for the Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). Interestingly, Shreyanka Patil is also the
first Indian player to be offered a contract in an overseas league before making her international
debut.
i. Shreyanka Patil made a name for herself when she was selected for Royal Challengers Bangalore
(RCB) in the inaugural edition of the WPL. In the 7 matches she played for RCB, the all-rounder took 6
wickets and scored 62 runs.
100. According to a report released by Bloomberg in July 2023, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has
lost its ranking as the world’s top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) adviser to JPMorgan Chase
& Co. for the first time in __________ years.
1) 5
2) 8
3) 3
4) 9
5) 6
Answer- 1) 5

Explanation:
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has lost its ranking as the world’s top mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
adviser for the first time in five years. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has grabbed the top spot, according to a
report by Bloomberg.
i. M&A adviser globally so far this year, with credit on $284 billion of deals translating into a 22.5
percent market share, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Goldman fell to the second spot, with
a role on $237 billion of transactions giving it an 18.8 per cent market share.
101. Where is the Headquarters of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) located?
1) Rome, Italy
2) Paris, France
5) New York City, United States of America
Answer- 4) London, United Kingdom
Explanation:
About International Maritime Organisation (IMO):
Secretary-General- Kitack Lim
Headquarters- London, United Kingdom
Established- 1958
102. What is the capital of Uzbekistan?

1) Dushanbe
2) Ashgabat
3) Tashkent
4) Damascus
5) Brussels
Answer- 3) Tashkent
Explanation:
About Uzbekistan:
Prime Minister- Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov
Currency- Som
Capital- Tashkent
103. In July 2023, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, hailed the Guinness World Record
for ‘largest display of Lambani items’ with a total of 1755 items during 3rd G20 Culture
Working Group Meeting in ____________.
1) Hampi, Karnataka
2) Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
3) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Answer- 1) Hampi, Karnataka

Explanation:
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has hailed the Guinness World Record for ‘largest display of
Lambani items’ with a total of 1755 items during 3rd G20 Culture Working Group Meeting in Hampi,
Karnataka.
104. Which state/UT has implemented the ‘Anna Bhagya scheme’?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Facing difficulties in procuring rice from Central agencies to fulfill its pre-election guarantee, the
Karnataka government has decided to go for open market tender to procure 2.28 lakh metric tonnes
of rice for the promised Anna Bhagya scheme, even as it assured to pay cash equivalent to the
amount of grains promised from July 1, 2023.
105. Which ministry has recently (in June ‘23) allowed the Registrar General of India (RGI)
office to use the Aadhaar database for authenticating the identity details provided during
registration of births and deaths?
3) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
4) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
5) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer- 5) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Explanation:
In June 2023, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) allowed the Registrar
General of India (RGI) office to use the Aadhaar database for authenticating the identity details
provided during registration of births and deaths.
106. Which country defeated Italy to win its 1st FIFA Under-20 World Cup title in June 2023?
1) South Korea
2) France
3) Uruguay
4) Spain
5) Brazil
Answer- 3) Uruguay
Explanation:
Uruguay defeated Italy 1-0 to win its first FIFA Under-20 World Cup title held in Argentina. The
Celeste’s victory ends a streak of four consecutive wins of European teams in the tournament.
i. Luciano Rodríguez scored the winning goal in the 86th minute in a header from close range. FIFA
President Gianni Infantino was also present. France finished third, defeating South Korea 3-2 in the
third-place playoff.

107. Who has recently (in June ‘23) become the youngest software engineer at SpaceX?
1) Saion Gupta
2) Kautilya Katariya
3) Arham Om Talsania
4) Tanmay Bakshi
5) Kairan Quazi
Answer- 5) Kairan Quazi
Explanation:
The 14-year-old Bangladeshi-American Kairan Quazi became the youngest person on Elon Musk's
SpaceX team as a software engineer.
i. Moreover, Quazi graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor’s degree at 14 and became
the youngest graduate in the university’s 172-year history.
108. In which state Palamu Tiger Reserve is located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) West Bengal
3) Jharkhand
4) Maharashtra
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 3) Jharkhand
Explanation:
Four soft-release centres for Cheetahs are under construction in Jharkhand’s Palamu Tiger Reserve
(PTR) for augmenting the prey base for predators.
i. The PTR, one of the first nine tiger reserves of the country, which was teeming with tigers in the
1970s reported nil tigers in 2018.
109. In which state, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently (in June ‘23) opened a sub-
office?
2) Sikkim
3) Nagaland
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Answer- 3) Nagaland
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) opened a sub-office at Kohima the capital of Nagaland, and
announced its aim to soon have an office in Itanagar to strengthen its presence in North East India.
i. The newly inaugurated sub-office in Nagaland is headed by general manager Paresh Chauhan.
ii. RBI now has a presence in Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura and Nagaland.
110. Which state government has recently (in June ‘23) overtook Tamil Nadu to become the top
state in the installed wind energy capacity in the country?
1) Gujarat
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Maharashtra

4) Rajasthan
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 1) Gujarat
Explanation:
In June 2023, Gujarat became the No.1 State in installed wind power capacity, pushing the long-time
leader Tamil Nadu to the second spot.
i. As of May 31, 2023, Gujarat’s total installed capacity of wind power stood at 10,416 MW, while
Tamil Nadu’s wind power capacity was at 10,125 MW.
111. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) signed as the title sponsor of Ultimate Table
Tennis (UTT)(2023) Season 4?
Answer- 3) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Explanation:
Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), India’s table tennis league, has onboarded Indian Oil Corporation
Limited as its title sponsor for Season 4. The season will kickstart from 13th July 2023 at Shiv
Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi in Pune.
i. This UTT season will feature World No 18 Quadri Aruna, India’s national TT champion Sharath
Kamal Achanta, and the top female table tennis player in India (World rank 39), Manika Batra.
112. In which state Sanjay Tiger Reserve is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Bihar
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
A tiger family at the Sanjay Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh has found happiness after a rare
instance of a tigress adopting orphaned cubs was reported.
i. The orphan cubs’ mother was the tigress’ sister and the officials monitored the situation for a year
before reporting the happy news.
113. In which state ‘Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Kerala
2) Odisha
3) Karnataka
4) Telangana
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 1) Kerala

Explanation:
About Kerala:
Chief Minister– Pinarayi Vijayan
Governor– Arif Mohammed Khan
Wildlife Sanctuary– Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary; Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
Airport– Calicut International Airport; Kannur International Airport
114. In which state Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Mizoram
2) Assam
3) Sikkim
4) Tripura
Answer- 5) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary is located nearby Anini district, Arunachal Pradesh. It has been named
after the Dibang River, a tributary of Brahmaputra River.
i. It occupies part of the Eastern Himalayas, and is a massive spread of lofty mountains, snow covered
peaks, deep gorges, lush forests and glistening rivers. Its altitude ranges between 1800m and 5000m.
115. The Anthropocene epoch is a proposed geological epoch that began when human activity
started to have a major impact on the planet.
Nobel Prize winner _______ from the Netherlands and biology professor from the United States of
America Stoermer, first coined the term 'Anthropocene' epoch in 2000.
1) Paul Sabatier
2) Paul Crutzen
3) Tomas Lindahl
4) Barry Sharpless
5) Paul Modrich
Answer- 2) Paul Crutzen
Explanation:
In a major development that could change the Earth’s official geological timeline, geologists have said
sediments at Crawford Lake in Canada’s Ontario have provided evidence of the beginning of the
Anthropocene epoch — a proposed geological epoch that began when human activity started to have a
significant impact on the Earth.
i. Members of the Anthropocene Working Group (AWG), which has been working since 2009 to make
the Anthropocene part of the planet’s time scale, the 35 geologists have estimated that the new epoch
started sometime between 1950 and 1954.
ii. The Anthropocene epoch as a term was first coined by Paul Crutzen from Netherlands, who won
the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1995 and biology professor the United States of America Stoermer
in 2000 to denote the present geological time interval, in which the Earth’s ecosystem has gone
through radical changes due to human impact, especially since the onset of the Industrial Revolution.

116. In June 2023, UBS completed its emergency takeover of embattled local rival Credit
Suisse, creating a giant Swiss bank with a balance sheet of USD __________ and greater muscle in
wealth management.
1) 1.0 trillion
2) 2.1 trillion
3) 2.5 trillion
4) 1.6 trillion
5) 1.2 trillion
Answer- 4) 1.6 trillion
Explanation:
UBS has completed its emergency takeover of embattled local rival Credit Suisse, creating a giant
Swiss bank with a balance sheet of USD 1.6 trillion and greater muscle in wealth management.
i. The group will oversee USD 5 trillion of assets giving UBS, the world's largest wealth manager, a
leading position in key markets it would otherwise have needed years to grow in size and reach. The
merger also brings to an end Credit Suisse's 167-year history, marred in recent years by scandals and
losses.
ii. The two banks jointly employ 120,000 worldwide, although UBS has already said it will be cutting
jobs to take advantage of synergies and reduce costs.
117. Name the football player who has recently (in July ‘23) signed a 3 years deal with the
Jeddah-based club Al-Ittihad.
1) Kylian Mbappé
2) Thierry Henry
3) Karim Benzema
4) Raphaël Varane
5) Paul Pogba
Answer- 3) Karim Benzema
Explanation:
Jeddah-based club Al-Ittihad officially confirmed that the Ballon d'Or winner from Real Madrid Karim
Benzema has signed a three-year deal and will be joining Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
i. Benzema will join his former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo in the Gulf kingdom after the five-time
world player of the year moved to Al Nassr from Manchester United following last year's World Cup.
ii. Lionel Messi, who is leaving Paris Saint-Germain after two seasons, has also been linked with a
move to Saudi Arabia.
iii. Benzema join Madrid in 2009 from Ligue 1 side Lyon. He made 648 appearances for Madrid and is
second on Real's all-time goalscoring list with 354 -- only Ronaldo has more. He has lifted five
Champions Leagues, four La Liga titles and three Copas del Rey with Madrid. But after a stellar 2021-
22 season when he led Real to Champions League glory and was rewarded with the Ballon d'Or.
118. Who has recently (in June ‘23) become the first ever British-Indian Sikh to take oath as
Birmingham's Lord Mayor?
1) Chaman Lal
2) Sidharth Luthra
3) Ram Jethmalani
4) Ashok Desai

5) Aryaman Sundaram
Answer- 1) Chaman Lal
Explanation:
Councillor Chaman Lal has become the first ever British-Indian Sikh to take oath as Birmingham's
Lord Mayor. Lal, who is from the Ravidassia community of British Sikhs, was born in the village of
Pakhowal in Hoshiarpur and later moved to the UK in 1964.
i. The Labour Party leader was first elected to Soho and Jewellery Quarter ward in 1994.
119. Which team has recently (in July ‘23) defeated Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) to win the Tamil
Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2023 title?
1) Dindigul Dragons
2) Ba11sy Trichy
3) Salem Spartans
4) Lyca Kovai Kings
5) Chepauk Super Gillies
Answer- 4) Lyca Kovai Kings
Explanation:
Tirunelveli’s Indian Cement Company Ground witnessed a one-sided final match of the Tamil Nadu
Premier League (TNPL) 2023 as Shahrukh Khan led Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) defeated Nellai Royal
Kings (NRK) by a massive margin on 12th July 2023.
i. Opting to bat first, LKK set a formidable target for their opponents by posting an impressive total of
205 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. The Kovai batting lineup showcased their dominance with
exceptional performances from Suresh Kumar, Mukilesh and Afheeq Ur, who smashed half-centuries
for their team.
ii. This victory marks the first time that LKK have individually clinched the TNPL title. In the previous
season, they were declared co-champions alongside Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG).
120. Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh has recently (in July’ 23) inaugurated the
Regional Office of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in __________.
1) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2) Manila, Philippines
3) Jakarta, Indonesia
4) Colombo, Sri Lanka
5) Brussels, Belgium
Answer- 1) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Explanation:
Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Regional Office of Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 11, 2023.
i. This Regional Office will facilitate close defence industrial collaboration between India and Malaysia.
It will also serve as a hub for the HAL’s engagement with the wider South-East Asian region and act as
a window for other Indian Defense PSUs.
121. In which state Silent Valley National Park is located?

1) Odisha
2) Kerala

3) Telangana
4) Karnataka
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Kerala
Explanation:
Silent Valley National Park is located in Kerala. The forests of the Silent Valley National Park
harbour some of the most pristine, unique and highly productive forests in the world.
i. Silent Valley is located in the Southwestern corner of Nilgiris. A perennial river named Kunthipuzha
is passing through the western side of the park, from north to south direction finally merging into
Bharathapuzha.
ii. Silent Valley Park is known for many highly endangered species such as lion-tailed macaque, tiger,
gaur, leopard, wild boar, panther, Indian Civet and Sambhar.
122. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) Managing Director (MD) & Chief executive officer (CEO)
of IDFC FIRST Bank?
1) Sanjiv Chadha
2) Atanu Kumar Das
3) Rakesh Sharma
4) Shanti Lal Jain
5) V. Vaidyanathan
Answer- 5) V. Vaidyanathan
Explanation:
About IDFC FIRST Bank Ltd:
Managing Director (MD) & Chief executive officer (CEO)- V. Vaidyanathan
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
Established- 2018
123. Where is the Headquarters of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia
Pacific’s (UNESCAP) located?
2) Bangkok, Thailand
4) Dhaka, Bangladesh
Answer- 2) Bangkok, Thailand
Explanation:
About United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP):
Executive Secretary- Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana
Established- 1947
Headquarters- Bangkok, Thailand
124. In July 2023, the first meeting of the newly formed North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO)-Ukraine Council was held at the NATO’s annual summit in Vilnius, _________.
1) Finland
2) Bulgaria

3) Latvia
4) Slovenia
5) Lithuania
Answer- 5) Lithuania
Explanation:
On 12th July 2023,the first meeting of the newly formed North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)-
Ukraine Council was held at the NATO’s annual summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.
i. This initiative is part of NATO’s effort to bring Ukraine as close to military alliance without actually
joining it.
ii. The formation of the NATO-Ukraine Council is part of a three-part support package aimed at
bringing Ukraine closer to NATO. The Council would serve as a forum ,where Ukraine and NATO Allies
can meet as equals, hold crisis consultations, and make joint decisions.
iii. The leaders from 31 member states of NATO participated in NATO’S annual summit held in
Vilnius,Lithuania on 11th and 12th July 2023.
125. What is the Capital of Tanzania?

1) Mogadishu
2) Dodoma
3) Honiara
4) Mbabane
5) Khartoum
Answer- 2) Dodoma
Explanation:
About Tanzania:
Capital– Dodoma
President– Samia Suluhu Hassan
Currency– Tanzanian Shilling
126. Which city will host the World Weightlifting Championships 2023 in September 2023?
1) Vienna, Austria
2) Stockholm, Sweden
3) Paris, France
4) Montreal, Canada
5) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Answer- 5) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
Two-time medallist Mirabai Chanu will once again spearhead the Indian challenge in the World
Weightlifting Championships 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in September, 2023. Apart from
Chanu (49kg), Commonwealth Games medallists Bindyarani Devi (55kg) and Achinta Sheuli (73kg),
Shubham Todkar (61kg) and Narayana Ajith (73kg) will also compete in the world event.
i. The same squad will be competing at the Asian Games, barring Todkar. It will be Tokyo Olympic
silver medallist Chanu's first competition since the Asian Championships in May, where she finished
sixth.

127. Name the artificial intelligence (AI) startup that was launched by the Billionaire Elon
Musk in July 2023.
1) xPoe
2) xBard
3) Bing
4) xAI
5) PaLM
Answer- 4) xAI
Explanation:
Billionaire & founder of SpaceX Elon Musk's xAI announced the formation of the artificial intelligence
(AI) startup with the launch of its website, unveiling a team made up of engineers who have worked at
companies from Alphabet-owned Google to Microsoft and OpenAI.
i. The xAI team comprises engineers from major tech companies, including some individuals from
rival firms such as OpenAI, the company behind the launch of ChatGPT.
128. In July 2023, the Indian Navy positioned the first artefact at the National Maritime
Heritage Complex (NMHC) in ____________ (city), Gujarat.
1) Palanpur
2) Lothal
3) Porbandar
4) Dwarka
5) Surat
Answer- 2) Lothal
Explanation:
The Indian Navy positioned the first artefact at the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in
Gujarat's Lothal, which is a Sea Harrier 609 maritime fighter aircraft.
i. On July 2, 2023 a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Coast
Guard, Indian Navy, and Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Ltd. for the planning,
development, construction, and commissioning of a gallery at the National Maritime Heritage Complex
in Lothal, Gujarat.
ii. The MoU was signed for the planning, development, construction, and commissioning of a gallery
on the theme "Evolution of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard" at the National Maritime Heritage
Complex (NMHC), which is being constructed at the historic Indus Valley civilization region of Lothal
(Gujarat), stated a press release from Ministry of Defence.
129. Which state has recently (in July ‘23) launched a scheme to teach its regional language to
children of migrant workers?
1) Telangana
2) Gujarat
3) Kerala
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu

Explanation:
Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi in Tirupur launched ‘Tamil Mozhi
Karpom’ (Lets learn Tamil) scheme to teach Tamil to children of migrant workers.
i. Besides their mother tongue, the children of migrant workers will also be taught Tamil. The scheme
will be implemented across Tamil Nadu.
130. In July 2023, _____________(Village) became the first habitation in Telangana to have been
insured by 100 per cent.
1) Jangaon
2) Mukhra (K)
3) Ankapur
4) Venkatapur
5) Kondapur
Answer- 2) Mukhra (K)
Explanation:
In Telangana, Mukhra (K), a model village in Adilabad district has become the first habitation in the
State to have been insured by 100 percent.
i. The Sarpanch of the village G. Meenakshi handed over documents of insurance to 220 households of
the habitations.
131. Name the state government that has recently (in June ‘23) launched an app to track the
movements of elephants and alert villagers.
1) Kerala
2) Maharashtra
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Jharkhand
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
In a move to reduce rising man-animal conflicts, the Chhattisgarh government launched an app
(application) to track the movements of elephants and alert villagers.
i. In the past five years, 296 people were trampled by tuskers while 77 elephants were killed in
clashes. According to forest department officials, Chhattisgarh has over 320 elephants, entering the
state from Odisha and Jharkhand in search of suitable habitats.
132. Which state government has recently (in June ‘23) sanctioned Rs 1.6 crore to develop
amenities for tourists at Mohammadi?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Bihar
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh state government has sanctioned Rs 1.6 crore to develop amenities for tourists at
Mohammadi in the South Kheri forest division.
i. This will be another spot for ‘tiger tourism’ in UP after four tiger reserves the state already has,
namely Dudhwa, Pilibhit, Ranipur and New Jim Corbett or Amangarh.
133. Which state/UT has recently (in June ‘23) launched ‘Suddha Vayu’, a Bus Roof Mounted Air
Purification System (BRMAPS) to bring down pollution levels in the city?
1) West Bengal
2) Delhi
4) Haryana
5) Punjab
Answer- 1) West Bengal
Explanation:
The West Bengal government has launched buses with air purifiers in the state capital, Kolkata, to
bring down pollution levels in the city.
i. The Bus Roof Mounted Air Purification System (BRMAPS), named ‘Suddha Vayu’, is the first of its
kind in India announced by the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB).
ii. The BRMAPS will also be fitted with sensors to measure the air quality of the ambient air – such as
levels of particulate matter (fine inhalable particles measuring 7 - 30 times finer than the thickness of
a human hair) on a real time basis, as the vehicle moves along the road.
iii. It is a part of a pilot project in collaboration with scientists from Indian Institutes of Technology
(IIT) Delhi.
134. In June 2023, Air India SATS (AISATS) developed a multi-modal cargo hub at ___________
(airport) in Uttar Pradesh.
1) Kanpur Airport
2) Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
3) Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
4) Gorakhpur Airport
5) Noida International Airport
Answer- 5) Noida International Airport
Explanation:
The Noida International Airport (NIA) has selected Air India SATS (AISATS), a leading organisation
in the cargo and logistics sector, to develop a multi-modal cargo hub (MMCH) at the upcoming airport.
i. Spanning across 80 acres of land, the upcoming cargo hub will provide quick, convenient and
intermodal connectivity to and from manufacturing hubs in the country.
ii. The cargo and logistics infrastructure and ecosystem will cater to a differentiated catchment and
several upcoming industrial clusters in NCR and Uttar Pradesh, creating a cargo gateway for Northern
India.

135. Name the personality from India who has recently (in June ‘23) won the gold medal in
men’s shot put event of Under-20 Asian Athletics Championships held in Yecheon, South
Korea?
1) Mir Shakti Singh
2) Tajinder Pal Singh Toor
3) Siddharth Choudhary
4) Om Prakash Singh
5) Sourabh Vij
Answer- 3) Siddharth Choudhary
Explanation:
India showcased its dominance on the second day of the Under 20 Asian Athletics Championships in
Yecheon, South Korea. India’s Siddharth Choudhary clinched gold in men’s shot put with a personal
best throw of 19.52 metres.
i. Further three other players Sharuk Khan (3000 metre steeplechase), Shivam Lohakare (Javelin), and
Susmita (Long Jump) claimed silver medals in their respective events.
ii. Shakeel (800 metre) and the mixed relay team concluded the day by winning the bronze medal.
With this India won six medals on day 2 with the overall tally accounting to nine.
136. In which state Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Gujarat
2) Odisha
3) Jharkhand
4) West Bengal
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 1) Gujarat
Explanation:
About Gujarat:
Chief Minister- Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel
Governor – Acharya Devvrat
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Hingolgadh Nature Education Sanctuary, Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary
137. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) Managing Director(MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO)
of HDFC Bank?
1) Debadatta Chand
2) Rajneesh Karnatak
3) Sashidhar Jagdishan
4) K Satyanarayana Raju
5) Ajay Kumar Srivastava
Answer- 3) Sashidhar Jagdishan
Explanation:
About HDFC(Housing Development Finance Corporation) Bank:
Managing Director(MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) – Sashidhar Jagdishan
Tagline – We understand your world

138. In which state Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is located?
1) Maharashtra
2) Jharkhand
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Gujarat
Answer- 5) Gujarat
Explanation:
About Gujarat:
Governor – Acharya Devvrat
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
139. In July 2023, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and
Electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar flagged off the first batch of Namda Art products of _________
(State/UT) for export to the United Kingdom (UK).
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Delhi
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and IT, Shri
Rajeev Chandrasekhar flagged off the first batch of Namda Art products for export to the United
Kingdom (UK).
i. The Namda craft of Kashmir (Jammu and Kashmir) is being successfully revived under a Skill
India’s Pilot Project as part of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), with nearly 2,200
candidates from across six districts of the state, receiving training in the dying art form.
ii. The project sets a great example of the public-private partnership (PPP) model in the field of skill
development, as it is being implemented in collaboration with local industry partners.
140. Name the personality from India who has recently (in July ‘23) created a world record in
F64 javelin throw with an attempt of 70.83m at the World Para-Athletics Championship in
Paris, France.
1) Shivpal Singh
2) Davinder Singh Kang
3) Sumit Antil
4) Vipin Kasana
5) Narender Ranbir
Answer- 3) Sumit Antil
Explanation:
Indian Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil scripted a world record in F64 javelin throw with a best
attempt of 70.83m at the World Para-Athletics Championship in Paris, France.

i. Antil bettered his own record of 70.17m he had registered at the Indian Open National Para
Athletics Championships in May last year.
ii Antil had won gold in the men's javelin F64/44 final with a world record throw of 68.55m at the
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. He also became the fourth Indian to grab a quota for the 2024 Paris
Paralympics.
141. In July 2023, __________ (Small Finance Bank) will be the fifth in the small finance bank
category to be listed on the bourses with its Rs 500-crore initial public offer.
1) Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
2) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
3) Equitas Small Finance Bank
4) Fincare Small Finance Bank
5) Capital Small Finance Bank
Answer- 1) Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank will be the fifth in the small finance bank category to be listed on the
bourses with its Rs 500-crore initial public offer, which is going to open for subscription in July 2023.
i. The price band for the IPO was fixed at Rs 23 to Rs 25 per equity share with face value Rs 10. The
fundraising is expected to take care of Utkarsh's business expansion for the next 18-24 months.
ii. The shares are priced at between INR23 and INR25, with a face value of INR10. Jana and Fincare
are among other small finance banks looking to raise equity via a public offering.
142. In July 2023, PepsiCo India confirmed its plans to launch new 100% recycled polyethylene
terephthalate (rPET)-made bottles for its Carbonated Beverage category.
PepsiCo India will manufacture the rPET bottles in collaboration with Srichakra Polyplast
along with bottling partner _______ (company).
1) Diageo
2) Orient Beverage Limited
3) Ab Inbev
4) Varun Beverages
5) DS Group
Answer- 4) Varun Beverages
Explanation:
Global consumer packaged goods company PepsiCo India has confirmed its plans to launch new 100%
recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET)-made bottles for its Carbonated Beverage category.
i. PepsiCo India will manufacture the rPET bottles in collaboration with local plastic recycling
company Srichakra Polyplast along with bottling partner Varun Beverages.
143. Who has been recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Reliance Strategic Investments Limited (RSIL)?
1) Jayanth Kumar
2) Anshuman Thakur
3) Atish Mathur
4) Naveen Ghose
5) Hitesh Kumar Sethia

Answer- 5) Hitesh Kumar Sethia
Explanation:
Reliance Industries has appointed Hitesh Kumar Sethia, a former executive from McLaren Strategic
Ventures, as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Reliance Strategic
Investments Limited (RSIL).
i. The board of directors of the company at its meeting held on July 7 approved the appointment of
Sethia.
144. In which state ‘Kudremukh National Park' is located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Jharkhand
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Kudremukh National Park is located in Chikkamagaluru and Dakshina Kannada districts,
Karnataka.
i. It is houses a variety of wildlife such as the leopard, Malabar giant squirrel, sloth bear, gaur, sambar,
jackal, mongoose, tiger, wild dog, common langur, porcupine, spotted deer, barking deer and giant
flying squirrel.
145. In which state, ‘Tungareshwar wildlife sanctuary’ is located?

1) Maharashtra
2) West Bengal
3) Jharkhand
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Explanation:
Tungareshwar wildlife sanctuary is situated on a plateau east of Vasai and Virar in Maharashtra’s
Palghar district. It is located at the northern periphery of Mumbai, spreading across an 85 sq km area.
i. It forms a corridor between the Borivali National Park and Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary
146. Which Bank has been recently (in July ‘23) named as World's Best Bank for Corporate
Responsibility in the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023?
1) Standard Chartered Bank
2) Deutsche Bank
3) DBS Bank
4) Citibank
5) HSBC International Limited
Answer- 3) DBS Bank
Explanation:
DBS, a leading financial services group in Asia, has been named the World's Best Bank for
Corporate Responsibility in the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023. In the same

awards, DBS was also recognised as Asia's Best Bank for Wealth Management for a second consecutive
year.
i. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are widely regarded as one of the most esteemed accolades
in the global banking industry and are seen as an endorsement of excellence and best practices.
147. Name the bank that has recently (on 13th July ‘23) introduced the Mahila Samman Savings
Certificate (MSSC) Scheme to benefit women.
2) Indian Bank
4) Bank of Baroda
5) Bank of India
Answer- 4) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
On July 13, 2023, Bank of Baroda announced the introduction of the Mahila Samman Savings
Certificate (MSSC) Scheme, a new initiative which was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 for
the benefit of women.
i. MSSC is a 2-year deposit scheme, which offers an interest rate of 7.5% per annum. It is valid only till
March 31, 2025.
ii. Both customers and non-customers can open a MSSC account at Bank of Baroda. All women are
eligible to open an account, which can be opened for herself or by a guardian (female or male) on
behalf of a minor girl.
iii. Under this scheme, a single account holder can make a cumulative deposit of ₹2 lakh, either at one
time or in phases with a minimum deposit of ₹1,000, in multiples of ₹100
148. Name the Indian cricketer who has recently (in July ‘23) collaborated with HDFC Life to
create a compelling campaign on term insurance.
1) Virat Kohli
2) Rishabh Pant
3) Hardik Pandya
4) Suryakumar Yadav
5) Rohit Sharma
Answer- 2) Rishabh Pant
Explanation:
HDFC Life, one of India's leading insurers has collaborated with renowned cricketer, Rishabh Pant to
create a compelling campaign aimed at driving the need for term insurance. The objective of the
campaign is to encourage individuals to financially secure their loved ones against unforeseen
circumstances.
i. The campaign serves as a powerful reminder of the fact that life is unpredictable and seldom gives
second chances.
149. Name the personality from India who has recently (in July ‘23) won a bronze in the men's
high jump T64 event in the World Para Athletics Championships 2023.
1) Tejaswin Shankar
2) Rampal Chahar

3) Nikhil Chittarasu
4) Hari Shankar Roy
5) Praveen Kumar
Answer- 5) Praveen Kumar
Explanation:
India's Praveen Kumar won a bronze in the men's high jump T64 event in the World Para Athletics
Championships to book a 2024 Paris Paralympics quota.
i. The 20-year-old Kumar produced a season's best effort of 2.01m to finish third behind Lepiato
Maciej (2.05m) of Poland and Broom-Edwards Jonathan (2.05m) of Great Britain.
ii. Kumar's medal is the first for India in the championships. The Noida resident had won a silver in
the Tokyo Paralympics.
iii. The top-four ranked athletes at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in each of the
individual medal events qualify for the 2024 Paralympic Games, also to be held in Paris, France.
150. Where is the Headquarters of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) located?
4) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer- 3) Jakarta, Indonesia
Explanation:
About Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN):
Secretary General – Dr Kao Kim Hourn
Headquarters – Jakarta, Indonesia
151. Who has been recently (in July ‘23) appointed as director-in-charge of the Indian Institute
of Technology (IIT) Zanzibar?
1) Tessy Thomas
2) Preeti Aghalayam
3) Mini Shaji Thomas
4) G. Aghila
5) Vanitha Ravindranath
Answer- 2) Preeti Aghalayam
Explanation:
The Zanzibar campus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) which is set to become the first
offshore campus of the prestigious institution will also be the first IIT campus to be led by a woman
director.
i. With the first academic session scheduled to begin in October, Preeti Aghalayam has been
appointed as the director-in-charge of the IIT Zanzibar campus. Preeti Aghalayam is an alumnus of
IIT Madras where she completed her BTech in Chemical Engineering.
ii. Recently, she received recognition as one of the 75 Women in STEM from the Principal Scientific
Advisor's office.

152. Name the south India’s first AI news presenter that has recently (in July ‘23) launched by
the Kannada channel Power TV.
1) Kalpana
2) Srinidhi
3) Soundarya
4) Ramya
5) Amulya
Answer- 3) Soundarya
Explanation:
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) news presenters started entering into the Indian TV news industry,
Kannada channel Power TV launched south India’s first AI news presenter.
i. The management named the AI presenter Soundarya and the first news show was rolled out,
featuring her.
153. In June, 1958, the First Geological Survey of India (GSI) of the Siachen took place by an
Indian geologist, ____________.
1) K. M. Nair
2) Pulak Sengupta
3) B. E. Vijayam
4) Sudhanshu Sharma
5) V.K. Raina
Answer- 5) V.K. Raina
Explanation:
In June, 1958, the First Geological Survey of India (GSI) of the Siachen took place by an Indian
geologist, V.K. Raina.
i. This survey is of historical and geostrategic significance as it disapproves the notion that Pakistan
had control over the glacier since its inception.
ii. The Geological Survey examines an area to determine its rocks masses, mineral resources and
formations. Geological Survey is often conducted by a governmental bureau.
iii. Siachen Glacier is the longest glacier in the Karakoram Range which is 78 km long. It is the second
longest glacier in the world’s non-polar areas. Since 1948, Siachen has been a major point of
contention between India and Pakistan.
iv. The Indian Army initiated operation ‘Meghadoot’ to gain control over the entire Siachen Glacier.
The melting waters of the glacier are the primary source of the Nubra River in the Indian region of
Ladakh.
154. In July 2023, Michele Bullock became the first woman governor of the Reserve Bank of
_________(country).
1) Switzerland
2) England
3) Argentina
4) Australia
5) Canada
Answer- 4) Australia

Explanation:
Michele Bullock has been announced as the next governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA),
making her the first woman to lead the central bank.
i. The government decided not to give a second term to Philip Lowe, who has headed the RBA since
2016. Bullock, the RBA’s current deputy governor, will begin her seven-year term from September 18.
155. The Madhav National Park is located in __________ (State).

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Madhav National Park (MNP) is situated near Shivpuri town in Shivpuri District, which lies in the
northwest region of Madhya Pradesh.
i. It lies on the northern fringe of the Central Highlands of India, forming a part of the Upper Vindhyan
Hills intermixed with plateaus and valley sections.
ii. In March 2023, a tiger and tigress were reintroduced in the Madhav National Park (MNP) in
Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district in a bid to revive the big cat population in the area.
156. In July 2023, Angel One share price declined over _____ in early trade after the National
Stock Exchange of India barred the brokerage firm from onboarding new Authorised Persons
(APs) for a period of six months.
1) 6%
2) 10%
3) 7%
4) 12%
5) 15%
Answer- 3) 7%
Explanation:
Angel One share price declined over 7% in early trade after the National Stock Exchange of India
barred the brokerage firm from onboarding new Authorised Persons (APs) for a period of six months.
i. The stock fell as much as 7.17% to an intraday low of Rs. 1,585.00 apiece on the BSE.
157. Which city has recently (in June ‘23) hosted India's first-ever Women’s Kabaddi League
2023?
1) Tokyo, Japan
3) Mumbai, India
4) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5) Bangkok, Thailand
Answer- 4) Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Explanation:
In a groundbreaking moment for women’s Kabaddi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates played host to
India's first-ever Women’s Kabaddi League, featuring an electrifying showdown between the Punjab
Panthers and Uma Kolkata.
i. The intense match concluded with the Uma Kolkata team emerging as the champions, securing a
grand prize of Rs. 10,000,000. The Punjab team demonstrated commendable skills and earned the
second position, receiving a prize of ₹5,000,000.
158. The Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has recently (in June ‘23) announced that
the government will set up ten thousand Farmers Producer Organisation (FPOs) and the target
is to achieve it by the year ___________.
1) 2026
2) 2027
3) 2029
4) 2025
5) 2028
Answer- 2) 2027
Explanation:
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the National Mega Conclave
on Farmers Producer Organisation, FPO in the cooperative sector and released the action plan for
formation of 1,100 new FPOs by Primary Agricultural Credit Societies in New Delhi.
i. The Union Minister of Cooperation announced that the government has announced to set up ten
thousand FPOs and the target is to achieve this by the year 2027. He announced the Central
government has allocated 6 thousand 900 crore rupees to achieve this goal.
159. In which state Kolleru lake is located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Kerala
3) West Bengal
4) Odisha
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Kolleru lake is located between the deltas of the Krishna and Godavari rivers in Andhra Pradesh.
i. The lake serves as a natural flood-balancing reservoir for the two rivers.
ii. It is an important habitat for an estimated 20 million residents and migratory birds like Grey or
Spot-billed pelicans.
iii. It was notified as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1999 under India's Wild Life Protection Act,1972.
iv. It was declared a wetland of international importance in 2002 under Ramsar convention.
160. In which state/UT, the annual “Kheer Bhawani Mela” was held in May 2023?
1) Uttarakhand
3) West Bengal
4) Uttar Pradesh

5) Odisha
Explanation:
A large number of Kashmiri Pandits offered prayers at the famous Ragnya Devi Temple during the
annual “Kheer Bhawani Mela” at Tulmulla in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir on 29th May 2023..
i. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti also visited
the annual ‘Kheer Bhawani Mela’ to pay obeisance.
161. In June 2023, _______________ (Colonel) became the first woman officer of the Army Service
Corps to assume command of a Communication Zone Mechanical Transport Battalion.
1) Sangeeta Sardana
2) Shiva Chauhan
3) Madhuri Kanitkar
4) Priya Jhingan
5) Shuchita Shekhar
Answer- 5) Shuchita Shekhar
Explanation:
Colonel Shuchita Shekhar has become the first woman officer of the Army Service Corps to assume
command of a Communication Zone Mechanical Transport Battalion.
i. The Communication Zone Mechanical Transport Battalion is responsible for the maintenance of the
Supply Chain of the fully operational Northern Command.
162. Which country will host the World Conservation Congress (WCC) in 2025?
2) India
4) Russia
5) France
Explanation:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged victorious in the bid to host the prestigious World
Conservation Congress (WCC) in 2025. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
has chosen Abu Dhabi as the venue for this momentous event.
i. The WCC, renowned as the world’s largest gathering of conservationists, is expected to attract over
10,000 delegates from more than 160 countries.
163. In which state ‘Mahuadanr Wildlife Sanctuary' is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) West Bengal
3) Odisha
4) Jharkhand
5) Rajasthan

Explanation:
About Jharkhand:
Chief Minister (CM) – Hemant Soren
Governor – C.P. Radhakrishnan
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary; Mahuadanr Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve- Palamau Tiger Reserve
164. In which state Kaas Plateau is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Mizoram
4) Sikkim
5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Agharkar Research Institute in Pune, Maharashtra has conducted a study in which it has revealed
significant climate and environmental changes on the Kaas Plateau. The Kaas Plateau, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site (2012), is renowned for its seasonal flowers that form a vibrant carpet during
August and September.
i. Kaas Plateau is a part of the Western Ghats Range located in the Satara district, Maharashtra which
consists of several varieties of flowers that bloom at a particular season of the year.
165. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) President of the European Investment Bank(EIB)?
1) Yukiya Amano
2) Henrietta H. Fore
3) Tedros Adhanom
4) Werner Hoyer
5) Jens Stoltenberg
Answer- 4) Werner Hoyer
Explanation:
About European Investment Bank(EIB):
The EIB is the lending institution of the European Union(EU).
EIB is one of the biggest multilateral financial institutions in the world and one of the largest
providers of climate finance.
President- Werner Hoyer
Headquarters– Luxembourg city, Luxembourg
Established- 1958
166. Where is the Headquarters of the International Criminal Court (ICC) located?
2) The Hague, Netherlands
3) Vienna, Austria
5) Montreal, Canada
Answer- 2) The Hague, Netherlands

Explanation:
About International Criminal Court (ICC):
President– Piotr Hofmański
Headquarters– The Hague, the Netherlands
167. Who discovered the world's first atomic bomb during the Manhattan Project?
1) Werner Heisenberg
2) Enrico Fermi
3) Ettore Majorana
4) Otto Hahn
5) J. Robert Oppenheimer
Answer- 5) J. Robert Oppenheimer
Explanation:
J. Robert Oppenheimer, often referred to as the "father of the atomic bomb," led the Manhattan
Project, overseeing the development of the world's first atomic bomb. The deployment of this bomb
on Hiroshima and Nagasaki ultimately led to the conclusion of World War II.
ii. The world's first atomic bomb test, codenamed "Trinity", was set to proceed in the pale sands of the
Jornada del Muerto desert, in New Mexico.
168. In July 2023, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal launched the sale of
subsidised Chana dal at the rate of Rs. ______ for one kg pack under the brand name Bharat Dal.
1) 20 per kg
2) 40 per kg
3) 60 per kg
4) 80 per kg
5) 30 per kg
Answer- 3) 60 per kg
Explanation:
Minister of commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal launched the sale of subsidised Chana dal under the
brand name Bharat Dal. The pulses are being offered at the rate of Rs. 60 per kg for one kg pack and
Rs. 55 per kg for a 30 kg pack, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
i. The retail outlets of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) in Delhi-
NCR are selling the chana dal. The introduction of Bharat Dal is a major step taken by the Centre
towards making pulses available to consumers at affordable prices by converting chana stock of the
government into chana dal.
ii. The milling and packaging of the Chana dal are undertaken by National Agricultural Cooperative
Marketing Federation (NAFED) for distribution through its retail outlets in Delhi-NCR and also
through the outlets of NCCF, Kendriya Bhandar and Safal.
169. KS Subramanian, the Commanding Officer of India’s first submarine Indian Navy Ships
(INS) ________, passed away in June 2023.
1) INS Tarkash
2) INS Arihant
3) INS Shivalik
4) INS Talwar

5) INS Kalvari
Answer- 5) INS Kalvari
Explanation:
On December 8, 1967, India joined other nations of the world that had a submarine arm in their naval
defences. Commodore KS Subramanian, Commanding Officer of India’s first submarine Indian Navy
Ships (INS) Kalvari passed away in June 2023.
170. In July 2023, Tezpur University and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune
signed an MoU to assess the net ecosystem exchange of carbon dioxide in _________ (National
Park).
1) Kaziranga National Park
2) Jim Corbett National Park
3) Ranthambore National Park
4) Bandhavgarh National Park
5) Pench National Park
Answer- 1) Kaziranga National Park
Explanation:
Tezpur University and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) to assess the net ecosystem exchange of carbon dioxide in Kaziranga
National Park.
i. The MoU was signed in the virtual presence of Union Minister of Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju and the
department secretary Dr M Ravichandran.
ii. The institutes will broadly collaborate in research areas such as biosphere-atmosphere exchange of
green-house gases and energy, observation of meteorological and bio-meteorological parameters such
as rainfall, temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and direction, radiation, soil temperature, soil
heat flux, using Eddy Covariance and other systems.
171. In July 2023, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced equal prize money for
men’s and women’s teams at ICC events.
Who is the current (as of July ‘23) Chairman of the ICC?
1) Wasim Khan
2) Greg Barclay
3) Richard Freudenstein
4) Geoff Allardice
5) Ankur Khanna
Answer- 2) Greg Barclay
Explanation:
The Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC)- Greg Barclay.
i. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced equal prize money for men’s and women’s teams
at ICC events.
ii. The decision was made during the ICC Annual Conference held in Durban, South Africa, marking a
significant milestone in ICC's endeavor to achieve prize money parity by 2030, surpassing the
predetermined timeline for the same.
iii. ICC Board fulfilled its commitment to reaching prize money equity by 2030 well ahead of
schedule.

172. In July 2023, the Department of Post released a special cover of the Naga ___________ basket
(NBB) as a mark of tribute to all Naga mothers and women.
1) Box
2) Bug
3) Bag
4) Bloom
5) Back
Answer- 5) Back
Explanation:
The Department of Post released a special cover of the Naga back basket (NBB) as a mark of tribute to
all Naga mothers and women. Nagaland Governor La Ganesan released the special postal cover on
NBB at the Raj Bhavan in Kohima on13th July 2023.
173. In which state, the annual Bonalu festival was celebrated in July 2023?
1) West Bengal
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Odisha
Explanation:
A festive atmosphere prevailed in Hyderabad, Telangana especially in parts of Old city as the annual
Bonalu festival during the Hindu Lunar month of Ashada Masam was celebrated in July 2023.
i. From the early hours, devotees started thronging the temples. Long queues were witnessed at
Akkana Madanna temple, Hari Bowli, Sri Simhavahini Mahankali temple at Lal Darwaza, and other
nearby temples in Old City.
174. In Which state ‘Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Explanation:
About Himachal Pradesh:
Chief Minister– Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Governor– Shiv Pratap Shukla
Wildlife Sanctuary– Khokhan Wildlife Sanctuary, Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary
175. In June 2023, the Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi visited the 11th Century Al-
Hakim mosque in __________.
2) Egypt
3) France

5) Uzbekistan
Answer- 2) Egypt
Explanation:
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi visited the 11th Century Al-Hakim mosque in June 2023.
It is located in Cairo, Egypt.
i. It is named after Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, the Fatimid caliph. The mosque was inscribed as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1979. It was restored with the help of the Dawoodi Bohra community
176. In which state ‘Rajaji Tiger Reserve’ is located?

1) Uttarakhand
2) Bihar
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Explanation:
About Uttarakhand:
Chief Minister– Pushkar Singh Dhami
Governor– Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Binsar wildlife sanctuary, Mussoorie wildlife sanctuary
Tiger Reserves– Corbett Tiger Reserve, Rajaji Tiger Reserve
177. In June 2023, Geological Survey of India (GSI) proposed the 'Geo Heritage' tag for the
Jurassic age ‘Natural Arch’ in __________(state).
1) Haryana
2) Maharashtra
3) West Bengal
4) Odisha
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 4) Odisha
Explanation:
Geological Survey of India (GSI) proposes the 'Geo Heritage' tag for the Jurassic age ‘Natural Arch’ in
Odisha.
i. It is a geological feature located in the Deomali mountain range in Odisha & It was created by the
erosive forces of wind and water over millions of years.
ii. It is made of sandstone and stands at a height of about 200 feet. It is a popular tourist attraction
and is considered to be one of the largest natural arches in Asia.
178. In which state ‘Kanger Valley National Park’ is located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) West Bengal
3) Jharkhand
4) Maharashtra
5) Chhattisgarh

Explanation:
About Chhattisgarh:
Governor – Biswa Bhusan Harichandan
Chief Minister (CM) – Bhupesh Baghel
National Parks – Indravati (Kutru) National Park, Kanger Valley National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary, Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary
179. When was World Paper Bag Day 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 13th July 2023
2) 16th July 2023
3) 12th July 2023
4) 15th July 2023
5) 14th July 2023
Explanation:
World Paper Bag Day 2023 was observed across the globe on 12th July 2023 to commemorate the
importance of opting for paper bags over plastic alternatives.
i. Paper bags have a historical origin rooted in the 19th century when Francis Wolle invented the first
paper bag machine in 1852. This groundbreaking invention revolutionised the production of paper
bags, leading to their widespread adoption as a packaging solution.
180. Which country has recently (in July’ 23) declared a national health emergency due to
'Guillain-Barre syndrome'?
1) Uganda
2) Peru
3) Sudan
4) Brazil
5) Kenya
Answer- 2) Peru
Explanation:
Peru declared a 90-day national health emergency after a massive spike in cases of a rare neurological
disorder - the Guillain-Barre syndrome.
i. The country has seen an unusual increase of 165 cases, while four people have died due to the
disorder.
ii. Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare neurological disorder in which the body's immune system attacks
the nerves. It starts with a tingling sensation and weakness in the hands and feet, and can quickly
spread further - ending up paralyzing the body. Most people with this condition need to be
hospitalised for the treatment.
181. Where is the Headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA) located?
3) Vienna, Austria
4) Paris, France

5) Rome, Italy
Answer- 4) Paris, France
Explanation:
About International Energy Agency (IEA):
Established in- 1974
Executive Director- Fatih Birol
Headquarters- Paris, France
of Ashok Leyland Ltd?
1) Praveen Sharma
2) Jayashree Mohan
3) Jayanth Kumar
4) Atish Mathur
5) Shenu Agarwal
Answer- 5) Shenu Agarwal
Explanation:
About Ashok Leyland Ltd:
Founded in- 1948
Headquarters- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Shenu Agarwal
183. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) received the Economic Times (ET) HR World
Future Skills Awards 2023 for “Best use of AI/AR/VR in Learning and Upskilling" and “Best
Advance in Creating an Extended Enterprise Learning Programme”?
2) NTPC Limited
3) THDC India Limited
5) GAIL (India) Limited
Answer- 2) NTPC Limited
Explanation:
NTPC Limited has received the prestigious Economic Times (ET) HR World Future Skills Awards
2023 for “Best use of AI/AR/VR in Learning and Upskilling" and “Best Advance in Creating an
Extended Enterprise Learning Programme”.
i. Director (HR), NTPC, Shri Dillip Kumar Patel received the awards on behalf of NTPC at a programme
held in Gurugram on 13th July, 2023.
ii. These awards bear testimony to NTPC’s focus on the adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as
virtual reality (VR) in Learning and Development (L&D).
iii. In addition, NTPC has also introduced several other innovative training initiatives such as
GPiLearn, FutureSkills courses and Samarth modules.

184. In July 2023, the project sanction for the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH), being
developed by ___________ (company), is expected within the financial year (2023-24).
5) Engineers India Limited
Answer- 3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Explanation:
The project sanction for the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH), being developed by Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is expected within the financial year (2023-24).
• Meanwhile, Safran Helicopter Engines and HAL have decided to set up their new joint venture
company in Bengaluru, which will be dedicated to the “design, development, production, sales
and support of helicopter engines” with the focus first on the IMRH, the French company
announced.
• The IMRH, expected to be ready by the end of this decade, is meant to replace the Mi-17s in
service and will also have a naval version, the Deck Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH).
• The Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH) is a medium-lift helicopter currently under
development by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for Indian Armed forces for air assault,
air-attack, anti-submarine, anti-surface, military transport and VIP transport roles. IMRH is
aimed to replace all the current Mil Mi-17 and Mil Mi-8 helicopters across the Indian armed
forces.
185. Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with Telangana State Police
(TSP) to offer services to its serving personnel and pensioners.
1) Indian Bank
3) Bank of India
5) Bank of Baroda
Answer- 5) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks, announced the signing of a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Telangana State Police (TSP) to extend the Baroda Police
Salary Package offerings to its serving personnel and pensioners.
i. The MoU covers special benefits including enhanced free comprehensive Personal Accident
Insurance Cover (PAI), special offers on Yoddha Retail Loans, Debit and Credit Cards and a host of
other benefits.
ii. The Baroda Police Salary Package offers many benefits to the TSP, including Personal Accident
Insurance Death Cover up to Rs.1.05 crore on duty and up to Rs.90 lakh off duty.
iii. In addition, it offers Permanent Total Disability cover up to Rs.60 lakh and Permanent Partial
Disability cover up to Rs.30 lakh.

186. In June 2023, the Lansdowne Cantonment Board decided to rename the quaint hill station
in ___________ (state/UT) as Jaswantgarh after Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat.
1) Uttarakhand
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Sikkim
5) Ladakh
Explanation:
The Lansdowne Cantonment Board has decided to rename the quaint hill station 280 km from Delhi in
Uttarakhand as Jaswantgarh after Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, Maha Vir Chakra, one of the
heroes of the 1962 war with China. Lansdowne is located 155 km away from Dehradun.
187. In which state Kuno National Park is located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Cheetah Suraj from Namibia and cheetah, Tejas from South Africa died at Kuno National Park in
Madhya Pradesh. Cheetah Suraj is the eighth Cheetah to die in the past five months.
i. The male cheetah, Tejas, was brought to KNP in Sheopur district from South Africa in February this
year. With this, seven felines, including three cubs born to Namibian cheetah 'Jwala', have died at KNP
since March, in a setback to the reintroduction programme launched with much fanfare in September
2021.
188. According to the Goldman Sachs forecasts in July 2023, India will become the world's
second largest economy by _________ (year).
1) 2060
2) 2050
3) 2075
4) 2035
5) 2040
Answer- 3) 2075
Explanation:
According to the Goldman Sachs forecasts, India will become the world's second largest economy by
2075, overtaking the United States, Japan and Germany.
i. Currently, India is the world’s fifth-largest economy, behind Germany, Japan, China and the U.S.

189. HD-3385, a new type of _______ variety, has been developed by the Indian Council of
Agricultural Research (ICAR) to address issues brought on by changing weather patterns and
rising temperatures.
1) Wheat
2) Barley
3) Maize
4) Rice
5) Ragi
Answer- 1) Wheat
Explanation:
A new type of wheat has been developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to
address issues brought on by changing weather patterns and rising temperatures. This brand-new
HD-3385 wheat variety may be sown early, evades the effects of heat waves, and is ready for harvest
by the end of March.
i. The Union Agriculture Ministry declared that a committee had been established to keep track of the
situation brought on by the rise in temperatures and any effects it may have on the current wheat
harvest.
ii. This occurs despite the fact that grain inflation spiked to a record 16.12% year-over-year in
January, driven mostly by increases in the price of wheat and atta (flour), which saw a 25.05% yearly
increase in consumer prices.
190. In which city, the Union Minister of State of Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh
inaugurated bankers’ awareness workshop in July 2023?
3) Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
4) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer- 3) Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated
bankers’ awareness workshop at Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
i. The two-day workshop is organised by Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) for
officers of State Bank of India at Winter Hall, Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Center,
Srinagar.
ii. The objective of the workshops is to spread awareness of the various rules and procedures relevant
for Pension Disbursing Banks and also the steps being taken by the Government of India to ensure
“Ease of Living” for Pensioners.
191. In which state ‘Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Assam
2) Sikkim
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand

Answer- 1) Assam
Explanation:
About Assam:
Chief Minister- Himanta Biswa Sarma
Governor- Gulab Chand Kataria
Airports- Jorhat Airport (Rowriah Airport); Salonibari airport
Wildlife Sanctuary- Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary; Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary
192. In which state ‘Valmiki National Park’ is located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Bihar
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Bihar
Explanation:
About Bihar:
Chief Minister– Nitish Kumar
Governor– Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
National Park– Valmiki National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary– Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary; Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary
193. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) entered the top-100 most valued companies in
terms of market captialisation?
1) Ola Electric Mobility
2) Bajaj Auto
3) Hero MotoCorp
4) TVS Motor
5) Polycab India
Answer- 5) Polycab India
Explanation:
Polycab India entered the elite club of top-100 most valued companies in terms of market
captialisation as the share price hit a new high of Rs 4,324.85, up 4.8 per cent on the BSE in intra-day
trade.
i. With a m-cap of Rs 64,422 crore, Polycab India stood at 91st position in overall m-cap ranking. The
company surpassed two-wheeler makers, TVS Motor Company, Hero MotoCorp and others like Tube
Investments of India, IDBI Bank, Zydus Lifesciences, Info Edge India, Trent and Canara Bank.
194. The Salimgarh Fort is located in _______________ (state/UT).

1) Rajasthan
2) Delhi
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Delhi

Explanation:
The Red Fort on one side and Salimgarh Fort on the other, separated by a braid or spill channel of the
Yamuna — a scene from several 19th-century paintings of the Mughal city of Shahjahanabad — was
recreated in July 2023, albeit during a flood.
i. The Yamuna in Delhi, which is for the most part of the year no more than a ribbon of polluted water,
rose to 208.66 metres, causing Delhi’s worst flooding on record. The river touched 207.49 m in 1978,
the year in which records started to be maintained. The danger mark in Delhi is 205.33 m.
ii. The Salimgarh Fort was built by Salim Shah Suri, son of Sher Shah Suri, in 1546 on a riverine
island in Delhi. The Red Fort came up across what is now the Ring Road, in 1648, on the west bank of
a braid of the Yamuna.
• A painting in Reminiscences of Imperial Delhi — an album of some 130 paintings of views of
Mughal and pre-Mughal monuments of Delhi — by Mazhar Ali Khan, commissioned by the
colonial administrator Charles Metcalfe, shows the two forts connected by a bridge as the river
flows between them. The bridge itself was built by the order of Bahadur Shah Zafar.
195. In which state/UT, the Minister of State for Communication Shri Devusinh Chauhan
inaugurated the Regional Office of Universal Postal Union (UPU) in July 2023?
1) Maharashtra
2) Delhi
3) Gujarat
4) Karnataka
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Delhi
Explanation:
Minister of State for Communication Shri Devusinh Chauhan and Director General, Universal Postal
Union (DG UPU) Mr Masahiko Metoki inaugurated the Regional Office of UPU in New Delhi, Delhi in
July 2023.
i. The Regional Office will undertake UPU’s technical assistance activities in the South Asia region by
entering into a host country agreement by the Department of Posts, India.
ii. The Regional Office of UPU in India will serve as a vital platform for exchanging ideas, experiences
and expertise, thereby accelerating the modernisation and transformation of the postal sector.
iii. It will act as a hub for promoting collaboration among UPU member countries in the Asia Pacific
region, encouraging innovation and facilitating knowledge sharing to enhance postal services.
196. What is the capital of Mongolia?

1) Pyongyang
2) Vientiane
3) Ulaanbaatar
4) Baghdad
5) Nicosia
Answer- 3) Ulaanbaatar

Explanation:
About Mongolia:
Capital– Ulaanbaatar
Prime Minister- Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene
Currency– Mongolian Tugrik
197. In July 2023, Adani Group announced a plan to build the world's largest hybrid power
bank in ___________ (state).
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Maharashtra
4) Kerala
5) Gujarat
Answer- 5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Adani Group will build the world's largest hybrid power bank in the Khavda desert which is in
Gujarat's Kutch district.
i. Making this announcement, the company has reiterated its plan to create 45 GW of renewable
energy capacity by 2030. When operational, the park will produce 20 GW of green energy.
198. Which country has recently (in July ‘23) launched its first open-source desktop operating
system (OS) called ‘OpenKylin 1.0 ’?
1) Russia
2) China
3) Japan
5) Germany
Answer- 2) China
Explanation:
China launched the country's first open-source desktop operating system (OS) named OpenKylin 1.0
with the motive to create an independent software system and cut reliance on US technology.
i. The launch of OpenKylin, an open-source desktop system marked the country’s latest effort in
developing homegrown software which reduces reliance on Western Technologies.
ii. The OpenKylin system has been developed with the contribution from various companies and
organizations.
199. In July 2023, the Railway Board announced that the fares of AC chair car, executive classes
of all trains, including Vande Bharat, will be reduced by up to __________ (percent).
1) 20%
2) 30%
3) 15%
4) 25%
5) 40%
Answer- 4) 25%

Explanation:
The Railway Board announced that the fares of AC chair car, executive classes of all trains, including
Vande Bharat, will be reduced by up to 25 per cent. The move is in line with the discounted fare
scheme introduced by the Ministry of Railways.
i. With a view to optimise utilisation of accommodation in trains, the Ministry of Railways said that it
has decided to delegate powers to Zonal Railways to introduce discounted fare schemes in trains with
AC sitting accommodation.
ii. The train having classes with occupancy less than 50 per cent (either end to end or in some
specified legs or sections depending upon the sections where discount is to be provided) during the
last 30 days shall be taken into consideration.
200. In which state, the 37th Hyderabad Sailing Week -2023 and Laser National Championship
was concluded in July 2023?
1) Telangana
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The 37th Hyderabad Sailing Week -2023 and Laser National Championship concluded on a grand note
at Secunderabad Sailing Club in Telangana.
i. Telangana Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan has presented prizes to the winners under various
categories of the championship. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor complimented Lt Gen J S
Sidana and his team for the immaculate conduct of such a mega event.
ii. The Governor also complimented the organising associations, the EME Sailing Association, the
Laser Class Association of India (LCAI) and Secunderabad Sailing Club for the smooth conduct of the
event as also for their yeoman services in promoting the sport of sailing in the country and Hyderabad
in particular.
201. Name the state government that has recently (in July ‘23) announced an insurance scheme
with a cover of Rs 4 lakh for gig workers.
1) Jharkhand
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
The Karnataka government announced an insurance scheme with a cover of Rs 4 lakh for gig workers
across the state. The state will pay the entire premium for the scheme under which workers will get a
life insurance cover of Rs 2 lakh and accidental cover of Rs 2 lakh, chief minister Siddaramaiah said
while presenting the state budget.

202. In which state, ‘Mukundara Tiger Reserve’ is located?
1) Punjab
2) Maharashtra
3) Rajasthan
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
About Rajasthan:
Chief Minister (CM)– Ashok Gehlot
Governor– Kalraj Mishra
Wildlife sanctuary– Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary; Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve– Sariska Tiger Reserve; Mukundara Tiger Reserve
203. The Union government has cancelled the Foreign Contribution Registration Act (FCRA)
licence of the __________ (NGO) that has been actively working to empower Dalit and Muslim
women.
1) Milaan Foundation
2) Majlis Manch
3) ActionAid India
4) Guria India
5) Sadbhavana Trust
Answer- 5) Sadbhavana Trust
Explanation:
The Union government has cancelled the Foreign Contribution Registration Act (FCRA) licence of the
Sadbhavana Trust, a Delhi-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) that has been actively
working to empower Scheduled Caste and Muslim women.
i. This cancellation prohibits the trust from receiving or utilizing foreign grants. One of the cited
violations of the FCRA is the trust’s failure to open an FCRA bank account in the designated State Bank
of India in New Delhi.
204. In July 2023, The World Meteorological Organization (WMO)-Global Atmosphere Watch
bulletin returned to provide the latest information on stratospheric ozone and ultraviolet
radiation worldwide after ___________ year.
1) 8
2) 7
3) 4
4) 5
5) 10
Answer- 2) 7
Explanation:
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has published an updated bulletin on the ozone layer,
signaling promising signs of recovery. After a seven-year hiatus, the WMO-Global Atmosphere Watch
bulletin has returned to provide the latest information on stratospheric ozone and ultraviolet
radiation worldwide.

i. The recovery of the ozone layer is crucial for safeguarding life on Earth from harmful UV radiation
and ensuring the health of ecosystems.
ii. The latest WMO bulletin on the ozone layer highlights the ongoing recovery process, with
promising signs of improvement, particularly over the Antarctic region.
205. The ‘Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in which state?

1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu:
Chief Minister (CM)- MK Stalin
Wildlife Sanctuaries- Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary; Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve- Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve; Anamalai Tiger Reserve
206. Name the Indian sportsman who has recently (in June’ 23) won a bronze in the men's
Greco Roman 55kg category in the United World Wrestling (UWW) Ranking Series Wrestling in
Kyrgyzstan.
1) Satyawart Kadian
2) Sushil Kumar
3) Anshu Malik
4) Manjeet
5) Rinku Singh
Answer- 4) Manjeet
Explanation:
Wrestler Manjeet won a bronze in the men's Greco Roman 55kg category to open India's medal
account in the United World Wrestling (UWW) Ranking Series Wrestling in Kyrgyzstan.
i. Manjeet lost to Ikhtiyor Botirov of Uzbekistan in the quarterfinals with the latter notching up victory
by superiority (VSU1, 13-4). But, since Botirov reached the final, Manjeet got a chance to fight for one
of the two bronze medals.
ii. The Indian beat Yersin Abrir of Kazakhstan 14-9 via VPO1 (winner with no technical superiority
but the loser scores at least 1 point) to grab a bronze on the opening day of competitions.
207. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of NITI Aayog?
1) Rajiv Kumar
2) Amitabh Kant
3) Bikesh debroy
4) Parameswaran Iyer
5) BVR Subrahmanyam
Answer- 5) BVR Subrahmanyam

Explanation:
About NITI(National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog:
Chairperson- Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India)
Chief Executive Officer(CEO)- B.V.R. Subrahmanyam
Established- 2015
208. Malaysian _________ is the currency of Malaysia.

1) Ruble
2) Tenge
3) Rupiah
4) Ringgit
5) Peso
Answer- 4) Ringgit
Explanation:
About Malaysia:
Capital– Kuala Lumpur
Prime Minister– Anwar Bin Ibrahim
Currency– Malaysian Ringgit
209. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) President of the International Chess Federation
(Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE))?
1) Akaki Iashvili
2) Victor Bologan
3) Konstantin Kiselev
4) Emil Sutovsky
5) Arkady Dvorkovich
Answer- 5) Arkady Dvorkovich
Explanation:
About International Chess Federation (Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE)):
President– Arkady Dvorkovich (Russia)
Headquarters– Lausanne, Switzerland
Motto– “Gens una sumus” (Latin) (“We are one family”)
210. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) selected over the United Kingdom (UK)'s Rolls
Royce for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) engine?
1) GE Aviation
2) Safran
3) Pratt & Whitney
4) Boeing Company
5) Lockheed Martin
Answer-2) Safran

Explanation:
Following the Rolls Royce corruption scandal that threatened to destabilise India’s defence industry,
French firm Safran has been selected over United Kingdom’s Rolls Royce for the Advanced Medium
Combat Aircraft (AMCA) engine.
i. In May 2023, India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) implicated Rolls Royce India Private
Limited and BAE Systems in an alleged scheme to defraud the Government of India during the
procurement of Hawk Aircraft.
ii. This led to severe concerns about India’s defence procurement processes and cast a harsh light on
the roles foreign companies play in the nation’s defence sector.
211. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
located?
2) Paris, France
3) Rome, Italy
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 5) Vienna, Austria
Explanation:
About the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA):
Director- Aarti Holla-Maini
Headquarters- Vienna, Austria
Established- 1958
212. In which state Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Karnataka
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
About Karnataka:
Chief Minister – Siddaramaiah
Governor – Thaawar Chand Gehlot
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary, Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharavathi
Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
213. Google paid tribute to American scientist and women’s rights advocate __________ on her
204th birth anniversary, through a coloured 11-slide Doodle on 17th July 2023.
1) Alice Paul
2) Lise Meitner
3) Eunice Newton Foote
4) Lucretia Mott
5) Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Answer- 3) Eunice Newton Foote
Explanation:
Search engine giant Google paid tribute to American scientist and women’s rights advocate Eunice
Newton Foote on her 204th birth anniversary, through a coloured 11-slide Doodle on 17th July
2023. Newton Foote was one of the pioneers in the field of climate science.
i. She was the first individual to discover the greenhouse effect and its role in global warming. Foote
was born on July 17, 1819, in Connecticut. On her father’s side, she was a distant relative of the
legendary British scientist-astronomer and alchemist Isaac Newton.
214. In which state/UT, the Hemis National Park is located?

1) Karnataka
2) Ladakh
3) Goa
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Ladakh
Explanation:
Hemis National Park is located in Leh, Ladakh.
i. It is India’s largest National Park, Well known for its population of snow leopards.
215. Which country’s Vice-Chancellor & Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Dr.
Robert Habeck has recently (in July ‘23) visited India?
1) France
2) Spain
3) Germany
4) United Kingdom
Answer- 3) Germany
Explanation:
German Vice-Chancellor and Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Dr. Robert Habeck, is
all set to embark on a significant three-day visit to India, where he will visit three major cities.
i. Accompanied by a high-ranking official and a delegation of top executives from prominent German
companies, his visit aims to bolster Indo-German ties and explore untapped potential in renewable
energy and green hydrogen.
ii. The visit will also witness the inauguration of an Indo-German Business Forum in Delhi, organised
by the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, centred around the theme “Inviting Innovation:
Transforming the economy for a shared sustainable future.”
216. In which city, the 3rd meeting of the Working Group on Military Cooperation of the
Indian-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical
Cooperation was held in July 2023?
4) New Delhi, Delhi

Answer- 4) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
The 3rd meeting of the Working Group on Military Cooperation of the Indian-Russian
Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation was held from 18 – 19
July 2023 at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The meeting was co-chaired by Lt. Gen Johnson P Mathew, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to
Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), HQ - IDS, and Lt. Gen Dylevsky Igor Nikolaevich, Deputy
Chief of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian
Federation.
217. In July 2023, the Punjab Mail, the fastest train in India during the British-era which now
runs between Mumbai and Ferozepur Cantonment in Punjab, completed ________ years of
operations in July 2023.
1) 147
2) 111
3) 150
4) 100
5) 120
Answer- 2) 111
Explanation:
The Punjab Mail, the fastest train in India during the British-era which now runs between Mumbai
and Ferozepur Cantonment in Punjab, completed 111 years of operations in July 2023, transforming
from three passenger-carrying cars to more than 20 coaches over the years and becoming a
prominent train of the Central Railway.
i. The Punjab Mail, originally called ‘Punjab Limited’, made her maiden run out of Ballard Pier Mole
station, which no longer exists, in Mumbai for Peshawar in the present-day Pakistan, on June 1, 1912.
218. Which Union Ministry has recently (in July ‘23) organised the ‘Divya Kala Mela’?
2) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
3) Ministry of Power
5) Ministry of MSME
Answer- 2) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation:
Divya Kala Mela was organised at Jaipur, Rajasthan. During this event, 100 Divyang artisans/artists
and entrepreneurs from around 20 states/UTs will showcase their products and skills.
i. The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment is organizing the unique event showcasing the products and craftsmanship of
Divyang entrepreneurs/artisans from across the country.

219. In Which state ‘Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary’ is located?
1) Odisha
2) Jharkhand
3) West Bengal
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Authorities intend to relocate a number of African cheetahs from Kuno National Park in Madhya
Pradesh, India, to the nearby Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary (Madhya Pradesh) situated on the northern
border of Mandsaur and Nimach districts within the same state.
Gandhi Sagar, located approximately five to six hours away from Kuno, encompasses a forest area
spanning 368 square kilometers, along with an additional surrounding area of 2,500 square
kilometers.
220. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of REC Limited?
1) Ajoy Choudhury
2) Piyush Singh
3) Manoj Sharma
4) Durgesh Nandini
5) Vivek Kumar Dewangan
Answer- 5) Vivek Kumar Dewangan
Explanation:
About REC Limited (formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited):
REC Limited is a Navratna company under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power.
Chairman and Managing Director– Vivek Kumar Dewangan
Establishment– 1969
Headquarters– Gurugram, Haryana
221. In which state Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Jharkhand
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Gujarat
Answer- 5) Gujarat
Explanation:
About Gujarat:
Governor – Acharya Dev Vrat
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Barda Wildlife Sanctuary

222. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) signed a USD 7-9 billion deal to import liquefied
natural gas (LNG) from the United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
(ADNOC) Gas plc?
Answer- 2) Indian Oil Corporation
Explanation:
India's top oil firm Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Limited has signed a USD 7-9 billion deal to import
liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
(ADNOC) Gas plc for 14 years beginning 2026.
i. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) signed the deal as also a similar pact with TotalEnergies of France
during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France and the UAE last week.
223. In which state Bor Tiger Reserve is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Kerala
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Bor Tiger Reserve, located near Hingani in Wardha District in Maharashtra, is India’s smallest tiger
reserve.
i. Bor Tiger Reserve Covering an area of 138.12 km sq. The reserve is home to six to eight Bengal
tigers, which are the main attraction.
ii. Apart from tigers, the reserve is home to several other mammals like leopards, sloth bears, sambar
deer, Indian bison (gaur), chital, wild boars, and more.
224. In which state Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) is located?

1) Rajasthan
2) Maharashtra
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Odisha
5) Gujarat
Answer- 5) Gujarat
Explanation:
India’s first domestically developed 700 MW nuclear power reactor, located at the Kakrapar Atomic
Power Project (KAPP) in Gujarat, has commenced commercial operations.
i. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is building two 700 MW pressurised heavy
water reactors (PHWRs) at Kakrapar, which is also home to two 220 MW power plants.

225. In June 2023, the lowest geoid anomaly on Earth was identified in ___________(Ocean).
1) Arctic Ocean
2) Atlantic Ocean
3) Indian Ocean
4) Pacific Ocean
5) Antarctic Ocean
Answer- 3) Indian Ocean
Explanation:
Researchers from Bengaluru’s Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have identified the cause of an over
three million square kilometres-wide ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean.
i. It is here that the Earth’s gravitational pull is at its weakest and as a result, the sea level is a 100
metres lower than the global average. The Indian Ocean geoid low (IOGL) represents the most
prominent gravitational anomaly on Earth.
226. In June 2023, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change had recently
permitted the ________ (state) government to continue mining work in Gaula river.
1) Uttarakhand
2) Assam
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently permitted the
Uttarakhand government to continue mining work in Gaula river in Nainital district till June 30.
i. The Gaula River, also known as the Gola River, is an approximately 500 km long river in India that
originates in the Lesser Himalayas.
227. In July 2023, __________ became the first country in Africa to roll out a central bank digital
currency.
1) Tanzania
2) Nigeria
3) Kenya
4) Ethiopia
5) Uganda
Answer- 2) Nigeria
Explanation:
Nigeria was the first country in Africa to roll out a central bank digital currency. The eNaira was
launched in October 2021.
i. The main reasons were to promote financial inclusion, increase cross-border transactions, facilitate
diaspora remittances and complement existing payment systems.
ii. But adoption has been low so far. Less than 0.5 per cent of Nigerians were using it a year after it
was launched.

228. On 21st July 2023, the Ministry Of Jal Shakti celebrated ________ anniversary of Rural WASH
Partners' Forum (RWPF).
1) 5th
2) 2nd
3) 4th
4) 1st
5) 3rd
Answer- 4) 1st
Explanation:
The Rural WASH Partners' Forum (RWPF), a platform of Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation
(DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, for Development and Sector Partners working in the rural WASH
sector in India, was celebrated its 1st anniversary with a two-day National Conference on 21st July
2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
i. The conference was inaugurated by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and
bring together stakeholders from across the WASH sector to discuss the progress made in the past
year and the path forward to support the expeditious implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
and Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G), the flagship missions of DDWS, Ministry of Jal Shakti,
Govt. of India.
ii. The theme of the conference is "Accelerating Progress towards a Swachh Sujal Bharat." The
National Conference provided a forum for partners to share their experiences, learn from each other,
and identify new ways to collaborate.
229. In which state Palak Lake is located?

1) Manipur
2) Tripura
3) Assam
4) Mizoram
5) Nagaland
Answer- 4) Mizoram
Explanation:
The Palak Wetland Reserve is located about 360 km from Aizawl, the capital city of Mizoram, and
comprises an area of 18.5 km. The Palak Lake wetland conservation area is rich in biodiversity and
falls under the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot.
230. In which state ‘Karnala Bird Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Karnala Bird Sanctuary is located in the Raigad District of Maharashtra.
i. It is a habitat of woodland birds in the Western Ghats & was one of the favoured areas of well-
known ornithologist Dr Salim Ali.

ii. It also forms a catchment area of the Patalganga River.
of National Stock Exchange (NSE)?
1) K Narasimha Murthy
2) Girish Chandra Chaturvedi
3) Ashishkumar Chauhan
4) S Ravindran
5) Bishnu Charan Patnaik
Answer- 3) Ashishkumar Chauhan
Explanation:
About National Stock Exchange (NSE):
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Ashishkumar Chauhan
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
232. What does Rule 176 in the Rajya Sabha, Upper House of the Indian Parliament relate to?
1) Suspension of rules
2) Suo motu motion
3) Short-duration discussion on urgent matters
4) Adjournment motion
5) Introduction of new bills
Answer- 3) Short-duration discussion on urgent matters
Explanation:
Recently, there has been a row over Rule 267 and Rule 176 as the Opposition demanded a discussion
on the Manipur violence under Rule 267, while the government agreed to a discussion under Rule
176.
• The opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament saw disruptions due to the government
and the Opposition's differing views on the format of the discussion on the Manipur situation.
i. The Opposition argued that Rule 267 was necessary to express the sense of the House on a serious
matter, while the government said that Rule 176 was sufficient and Rule 267 was being misused to
disrupt the House.
ii. Rule 176 and Rule 267 are two different provisions in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of
Business in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha), which are used for raising discussions on urgent
public matters.
• Rule 176 allows any member of the Rajya Sabha to raise a short-duration discussion on a
matter of urgent public importance.
• Rule 267 relates to the suspension of rules and is used when any member wants to move that a
particular rule be suspended in its application to a motion related to the business listed before
the Council on that day.
of Indian Bank?
1) Atanu Kumar Das
2) Shanti Lal Jain
3) K Satyanarayana Raju

4) Matam Venkata Rao
5) A. S. Rajeev
Answer- 2) Shanti Lal Jain
Explanation:
About Indian Bank:
Incorporated on– March 5, 1907
Started business on– August 15, 1907
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– Shanti Lal Jain
Headquarters– Chennai, Tamil Nadu
234. In July 2023, the United Nations Security Council held its ______ meeting on the threats
Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses to international peace.
1) 3rd
2) 5th
3) 2nd
4) 4th
5) 1st
Answer- 5) 1st
Explanation:
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held its first meeting on the threats artificial intelligence
poses to international peace and stability, wherein, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called
on for creating a new international body to help govern the use of AI.
i. The technology increasingly reveals its potential risks and benefits and the UN has an opportunity to
set globally agreed-upon rules of the road for monitoring and regulating.
235. Which state/UT has recently (in July ‘23) inaugurated the second ‘Van Mahotsav’ at
Dwarka Mela Ground?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Delhi
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 4) Delhi
Explanation:
Delhi’s Environment and Forest Minister Gopal Rai inaugurated the second ‘Van Mahotsav’ at
Dwarka Mela Ground in west Delhi, where he also launched a Green Action Plan Portal at the event to
share the progress of tree plantation with the public.
i. The Department of Forests and Wildlife has come up with the Green Action Plan portal to share the
monthly plantation progress along with geo locations and photographs of the plantation sites with the
residents of Delhi.
ii. The objective of the Van Mahotsav programme is for everyone to work together to make the tree-
plantation campaign a success.

236. As of 24th July 2023, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated an aviation security
control centre (ASCC) for _____ airports under Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) cover.
1) 60
2) 52
3) 66
4) 49
5) 54
Answer- 3) 66
Explanation:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a centralised aviation security control centre that will
monitor all threats and social media chatter for the 66 civil airports currently under the Central
Industrial Security Force (CISF)'s security cover.
i. The aviation security control centre (ASCC) will access "24x7 real-time data monitoring and trend
analysis of passengers and air traffic", the force said in a statement.
ii. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is the national civil aviation protection force. It guards
66 passenger airports out of the total 134 operational in the country.
iii. The paramilitary force said the ASCC is equipped with cutting-edge technologies such as a data
centre, research and development lab and a war room to deal with emergencies.
237. In July 2023, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) cleared the sale of_________,
India’s first private hill station to Darwin Platform Infrastructure for Rs.1,814 crore.
1) Silvassa
2) Kolad
3) Matheran
4) Lavasa
5) Igatpuri
Answer- 4) Lavasa
Explanation:
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has cleared the sale of Lavasa, India’s first private hill
station to Darwin Platform Infrastructure for Rs.1,814 crore.
i. This sum consists of Rs.929 crore paid to the lenders and Rs.438 crore used to provide 837 accepted
homeowners with fully built homes.
ii. The main aim of the resolution plan of the Darwin Platform Infrastructure is to satisfy the
homebuyers’ claims and deliver completed houses within five years of receiving environmental
clearance on an actual basis with a claim amount of Rs.6,642 crore.
238. Who authored the book, 'Pitchside: My Life in Indian Cricket'?

1) Amrit Mathur
2) PR Man Singh
3) Girish Dongre
4) Sunil Subramanium
5) Sudhir Asnani
Answer- 1) Amrit Mathur

Explanation:
Former administrative manager of the Indian cricket team Amrit Mathur has come up with his
memoirs 'Pitchside: My Life in Indian Cricket', which gives an inner view of the workings of Indian
cricket.
i. The new book will provide readers with a rare glimpse of the inner functioning of the team, where
he relates interesting conversations, dressing room atmosphere, team meeting discussions, and on
and off-the-pitch details of iconic moments.
ii. Starting from the 1992 Friendship Tour in South Africa to the NatWest Series win in England in
2002, the book has details from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 in South Africa, the India tour of
Pakistan in 2004 to the inception of the Indian Premier League in 2008.
iii. An experienced cricket administrator, Mathur was the manager of the India team on the historic
tour of South Africa in 1992.
239. In July 2023, ___________ (Bank) proposed to participate in the initial public offering (IPO) of
NSDL through an offer for sale (OFS) of up to a 2% stake.
1) Axis Bank
2) YES Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
Private lender HDFC Bank proposed to participate in the initial public offering (IPO) of NSDL through
an offer for sale (OFS) of up to a 2% stake.
i. This is in addition to the past divestment of a 1% stake in NSDL via definitive agreements in
December last year, which was within the materiality threshold. The Bank held an 8.95% stake in
NSDL.
240. The ______ anniversary of India Government Mint has been celebrated in Hyderabad with
commemorative souvenir coins on 14th July 2023.
1) 110th
2) 130th
3) 100th
4) 140th
5) 120th
Answer- 5) 120th
Explanation:
The 120th anniversary of India Government Mint has been celebrated in Hyderabad with
commemorative souvenir coins on 14th July 2023.
i. These souvenir coins were crafted of silver and copper to serve as a tribute to the rich legacy and
contributions of the India Government Mint in the field of coinage and minting.

ii. Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd (SPMCIL) Chairman and Managing Director
SK Sinha released the commemorative coins and said the India Government Mint in Hyderabad has
been at the forefront of producing high-quality coins and other minted products for over a century.
241. Which country hosted the 7th Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA) level meeting of the
Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in July 2023?
1) India
2) Bangladesh
3) Seychelles
4) Maldives
5) Mauritius
Answer- 4) Maldives
Explanation:
The 7th Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA) level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave
(CSC) was hosted by Maldives on 12 July 2023. Member States India, Maldives, Mauritius and Sri
Lanka met in the virtual format. Bangladesh and Seychelles participated as Observers.
i. Member States reviewed the decisions taken at the 5th NSA level Mee0ting held in Maldives on 09-
10 March 2022 and the 6th Deputy NSA level meeting held in Kochi, India on 07 July 2022. They also
reviewed the progress of activities under the different pillars of cooperation and discussed new
proposals for activities in 2023-2024.
ii. The 8th Deputy NSA meeting will be held in the first quarter of 2024. A number of activities have
been held under the five pillars of cooperation of the CSC which include Maritime Safety and Security,
Countering Terrorism and Radicalization, Combating Trafficking and Transnational Organized Crime,
Cyber Security, Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Technology and Humanitarian Assistance and
Disaster Relief.
242. Which state has recently (in July ‘23) launched the "Gajah Kotha" campaign to address the
growing problem of Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC)?
1) Assam
2) Karnataka
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Assam
Explanation:
Assam launched "Gajah Kotha" campaign to address the growing problem of Human-Elephant
Conflict (HEC).
i. The "Gajah Kotha" campaign involves over 1,200 participants and aims to promote coexistence
between humans and elephants. The focus of the campaign is on HEC affected villages in Eastern
Assam.
ii. The main objective is to educate the residents about elephant behaviour, ecology and the cultural
importance of elephants in the region.

243. In July 2023, the United States (US) Senatorial Committee passed a resolution recognising
________ (state/UT) as an integral part of India.
2) Sikkim
4) Ladakh
5) Punjab
Answer- 3) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Less than a month after the historic visit of Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi to the U.S., a
Congressional Senatorial Committee has passed a resolution recognising Arunachal Pradesh as an
integral part of India.
i. The resolution was introduced by Senators Mr. Jeff Merkley, Mr. Bill Hagerty, Mr. Tim Kaine and Mr.
Chris Van Hollen on July 13.
ii. The resolution reaffirms that the United States recognises the McMahon Line as the international
boundary between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.
244. In July 2023, the BCCI announced both the men’s and the women’s team will take part in
the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games in September 2023.
The men's team will be led by ________ and Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the women's team.
1) Ruturaj Gaikwad
2) Tilak Varma
3) Rinku Singh
4) Rahul Tripathi
5) Yashasvi Jaiswal
Answer- 1) Ruturaj Gaikwad
Explanation:
The BCCI announced both the men’s and the women’s team which will take part in the upcoming
Hangzhou Asian Games, scheduled to start from September 23 and end on October 8. The women’s
cricket competition will take place from September 19-28 while the men’s competition will start from
September 28-October 8. Both the competitions will be played in T20 formats.
• The men’s team will be captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad and boasts the talents of Yashasvi
Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh among others. The likes of Yash Thakur,
Sai Kishore, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda and Sai Sudharsan are standbys.
• Meanwhile, the women’s team will be led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur with Smriti Mandhana
as her deputy. Harleen Deol, Kashvee Gautam, Sneh Rana, Saika Ishaque and Pooja Vastrakar
are in the standby list.
245. In which state “Orang National Park” is located?

1) Odisha
2) Maharashtra
3) Assam
4) Gujarat
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 3) Assam

Explanation:
About Assam:
Governor – Gulab Chand Kataria
Chief Minister – Himanta Biswa Sarma
National Parks – Orang National Park, Dihing Patkai National Park, Raimona National Park
Wild life Sanctuaries – Burachapori Wildlife Sanctuary, Panidihing Wildlife Sanctuary
246. Bangladeshi _________ is the currency of Bangladesh.

1) Rupiah
2) Dinar
3) Riel
4) Dram
5) Taka
Answer- 5) Taka
Explanation:
About Bangladesh:
Prime Minister (PM)– Sheikh Hasina
Capital– Dhaka
Currency– Bangladeshi Taka
247. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Skyroot Aerospace
Private Limited?
1) Pawan Kumar Chandana
2) Mukesh Bansal
3) Bharath Daka Naga
4) Mayank Rawat
5) Manish Kumar
Answer- 1) Pawan Kumar Chandana
Explanation:
About Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited:
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Pawan Kumar Chandana
Headquarters- Hyderabad, Telangana
248. Where is the Headquarters of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) located?
5) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Answer- 5) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Explanation:
About Badminton World Federation (BWF):
President – Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen
Headquarters – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
249. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
1) Ajay Kumar
2) Jayanth Kumar
3) Anita Kapur
4) Nitin Gupta
5) Atish Mathur
Answer- 4) Nitin Gupta
Explanation:
About Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT):
Chairman- Nitin Gupta
Established- 1963
250. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) launched a feature to pay Income Tax through
its app?
1) Freecharge
2) PhonePe
3) BharatPe
4) Paytm
5) Razorpay
Answer- 2) PhonePe
Explanation:
Digital payments and fintech platform PhonePe launched a feature to pay income tax through its app.
i. Individuals and businesses can pay self-assessment and advance tax through UPI or credit card via
the application, without logging into the income tax portal, PhonePe said.
ii. The amount will be credited to the tax portal within two working days.
251.Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) located?
2) New York, United States of America
4) Rome, Italy
5) Paris, France
Answer- 2) New York, United States of America
Explanation:
About United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA):
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), formerly the United Nations Fund for Population Activities,
is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency.

Executive Director– Natalia Kanem
Headquarters– New York, United States of America (USA)
252. Which company has recently (in July’ 23) reappointed T V Narendran as Chief Executive
Officer & Managing Director for a period of five years?
1) JSW Steel Limited
2) Tata Steel Limited
3) Essar Steel India Limited
4) Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited
5) Visa Steel Limited
Answer- 2) Tata Steel Limited
Explanation:
Tata Steel Limited announced that T V Narendran has been appointed again as the company's Chief
Executive Officer & Managing Director for a period of five years effective September 19, 2023.
i. His present tenure as CEO & MD will conclude on September 18, 2023.
253.In which state ‘Gangaikondan Spotted Deer Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Kerala
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu (TN):
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Gangaikondan Spotted Deer Sanctuary, Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary,
Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary
Zoological Parks– Children’s Park, Kurumbapatti Zoological Park
254. Match the following Tiger Reserves with their respective state:
i. Periyar Tiger Reserves a. Karnataka
ii. Satpura Tiger Reserves b. Kerala
iii. Bandipur Tiger Reserves c. Odisha
iv. Similipal Tiger Reserves d. Madhya Pradesh
1) i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
3) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
5) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Answer- 2) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
Name Location
Periyar Tiger Reserves Kerala
Satpura Tiger Reserves Madhya Pradesh

Bandipur Tiger Reserves Karnataka
Similipal Tiger Reserves Odisha
255. The ‘Malyadi bird sanctuary’ is located in which state?

1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana
Explanation:
The Malyadi bird sanctuary is located in Kundapura taluk of Udupi district, Karnataka and recently,
Indian Otter in Wetland are sighted in the Bird Sanctuary.
i. Locally called the ‘Neeru Naayi’, quite a few of them have made their appearance in the sanctuary in
the recent months.
256. The Eravikulam National Park (ENP) is located in __________.

1) Karnataka
2) Telangana
3) Kerala
4) Odisha
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 3) Kerala
Explanation:
The Forest Department on Friday successfully translocated a Nilgiri tahr that attacked two forest
watchers at the Palappetty Kudi tribal settlement, near Marayur, in Idukki. The animal was shifted to
the Eravikulam National Park (ENP) in Munnar, Kerala.
257. In July 2023, the Villoo Poonawalla Foundation and the Public Health Foundation of India
(PHFI) signed an MoU for the Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla Center for Infectious Diseases and
Pandemic Preparedness to be set up at the Indian Institute of Public Health, ___________.
4) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer- 4) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
The Villoo Poonawalla Foundation, as an implementing agency of vaccine maker Serum Institute of
India (SII), and the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) signed an MoU for the Dr. Cyrus
Poonawalla Center for Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness that is to be set up at the
Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad, Telangana.

258. In which state ‘Lemru Elephant Reserve’ is located?
1) Karnataka
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Assam
5) Kerala
Explanation:
Lemru Elephant Reserve is located in the Korba district of Chhattisgarh.
i. The reserve is aiming at reducing human-animal conflict and destruction of property in addition to
providing a permanent habitat to the elephants.
259. In which state Orang National park is located?

2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Sikkim
4) Mizoram
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
Orang National park is located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River in the Darrang and
Sonitpur districts of Assam, India.
i. It was established as a sanctuary in 1985 and declared a National Park on 13 April 1999.
ii. It is also known as the mini Kaziranga National Park (IUCN site) since the two parks have a similar
landscape made up of marshes, streams and grasslands and are inhabited by the Great Indian One-
Horned Rhinoceros.
260. Where is the Headquarters of Geological Survey of India (GSI) located?

3) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
About Geological Survey of India (GSI):
Director General– Janardan Prasad
Headquartered– Kolkata, West Bengal (WB)
261. Name the personality who has recently (in July ‘23) became the first bowler to pick up a
seven-wicket haul in a Twenty20 International (T20I) match.
1) Ahmad Faiz
2) Syazrul Idrus
3) Bilal Asad

4) Sharvin Muniandy
5) Pavandeep Singh
Answer- 2) Syazrul Idrus
Explanation:
Malaysia pacer Syazrul Idrus created history on July 26 as he became the first bowler to pick up a
seven-wicket haul in a T20I match. Idrus took 7 wickets for 8 runs against China.
i. This exciting feat surpassed Peter Aho's previous record of taking six wickets for Nigeria against
Sierra Leone in 2021. Among the full members, the record is held by Deepak Chahar of India for his six
wickets against Bangladesh in 2019, placed jointly third-best overall with Dinesh Nakrani of Uganda.
ii. He achieved the feat during the opening game of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier B
2023 match against China at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur.
262. In which country, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recently (in July ‘23)
confirmed a case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)?
1) Israel
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Egypt
4) Türkiye
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed a case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in Al Ain City in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
i. MERS-Coronavirus causes a viral respiratory illness known as Middle East respiratory syndrome
(MERS). According to WHO, the viral disease was first identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012.
ii. The clinical spectrum of the infection ranges from no symptoms or mild respiratory symptoms to
severe acute respiratory disease and death.
263. Name the Armed forces/Government agency of India that has recently (in July ‘23)
launched the 2nd edition of “G20 THINQ” in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) Indian Air Force
2) Indian Army
3) Indian Navy
4) Indian Coast Guard
5) Border Security Force
Answer- 3) Indian Navy
Explanation:
The Indian Navy has launched the second edition of The Indian Navy Quiz “G20 THINQ” under the
aegis of the G20 Secretariat and the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The quiz has been conceptualized for class 9 to 12 students under which the National Round is
expected to see the participation of over 10,000 schools from all parts of the nation.
ii. Along with this, the International Round will feature invitees from G20 nations in Finals at the India
Gate. The quiz has been planned under the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ to bring together youth
from different regions and geographies.

264. In July 2023, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) removed _________ (company)
from the enhanced surveillance regime.
1) SpiceJet
2) Go First
3) IndiGo
4) Akasa Air
5) Alliance Air
Answer- 1) SpiceJet
Explanation:
India’s aviation regulator has removed SpiceJet from its so-called enhanced surveillance, saying the
no-frills airline had taken "suitable maintenance action".
i. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducted 51 checks in 11 places in India on the
airline’s fleet, which includes Boeing 737 and Bombardier DHC Q-400 aeroplanes.
ii. The airline reported at least eight incidents of technical malfunction between June 19, 2022, and
July 6, 2022, following which the DGCA ordered it to operate 50 per cent of its scheduled flights.
265. Name the Indian Women Cricketer who recently (in July ‘23) got fined 50 percent of her
match fee and two-match suspension from International Cricket Council (ICC) for expressing
dissent at an umpire's decision.
1) Deepti Sharma
2) Harmanpreet Kaur
3) Shafali Verma
4) Harleen Deol
5) Pooja Vastrakar
Answer- 2) Harmanpreet Kaur
Explanation:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) handed a two-match suspension to India women's team
skipper Harmanpreet Kaur for her boorish behaviour during the third ODI against Bangladesh.
i. Harmanpreet was penalised for her outburst in Dhaka last week when she shattered the stumps
after being adjudged leg before and publicly criticised the match officials.
ii. The suspension could see Harmanpreet missing two crucial games of India's campaign at the Asian
Games in September-October in Hangzhou, China.
iii. Kaur was also fined 50 percent of her match fee for expressing dissent at an umpire's decision, a
level 2 offence, and 25 percent match fee, which is a level 1 offence, for openly criticising the umpires.
266. In which state Koundinya wildlife sanctuary is located?

1) Kerala
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Telangana
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Koundinya wildlife sanctuary is located in Palamner - Kuppam forest ranges of Chittoor district of
Andhra Pradesh.

i. This Sanctuary comes under Project elephant - a Countrywide Elephant Conservation Project taken
up by the Government of India. Uniqueness: The only home for Asiatic elephants in the State of
Andhra Pradesh.
267. According to the latest Road Transport Year Book released in July 2023, which country
has the maximum number of registered two-wheelers?
1) United States
2) Japan
3) Indonesia
4) India
5) China
Answer- 4) India
Explanation:
India, according to the latest Road Transport Year Book, has the maximum number of registered two-
wheelers, followed by Indonesia. India ranks eighth in the world in number of passenger cars, while
China, the United States and Japan are the top three.
i. The report has referred to the 2020 data of the International Road Federation, which is used as the
reference across the countries.
ii. As per the report, which has collated data from all states and UTs on registered vehicles, India had
32.63 crore vehicles in 2020 and nearly 75% of these were two-wheelers.
268. Name the Indian personality who has recently (in July ‘23) conferred with an Honorary
Doctorate in International Relations degree.
1) Navneet Kaur
2) Mahua Moitra
3) Dinesh Lal Yadav
4) Supriya Sule
5) Shashi Tharoor
Answer- 5) Shashi Tharoor
Explanation:
The Geneva School of Diplomacy & IR celebrated its graduation ceremony on June 23, 2023, in a grand
event marked by the presence of distinguished guests, including Dr Shashi Tharoor, who was
conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in International Relations degree.
i. Dr Tharoor's honorary doctorate is a testament to his steadfast commitment to defending open
society and democracy, his prolific and enlightened contributions to the literary world, and his
unwavering advocacy for the growth and betterment of humanity.
269. In which state Raigad Fort is located?

1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Rajasthan
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Punjab

Explanation:
Raigad Fort is situated in the Sahyadri mountains ranges of Western Ghats in Maharashtra.
i. The Europeans called Raigad Fort the Gibraltar of the East due to its impregnability and size. The
fort was the capital of the Maratha Empire. The name ‘Raigad’ means royal fort. The fort was given
this name by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire.
ii. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had won the fort during this battle with Chandrarao More, a feudal
lord. The fort was made the capital of the Maratha Empire in 1662.
270. In which state Jim Corbett National Park is located?

1) Odisha
2) Assam
3) Sikkim
4) Uttarakhand
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The 148th birth anniversary of the hunter-turned conservationist Jim Corbett was observed at the Jim
Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand.
• The Project Tiger was launched in 1973 in Corbett National Park (first National Park of India),
which is part of Corbett Tiger Reserve.
• The national park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered
Bengal tiger.
• It is named after Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment.
271. In which state/UT, the first Permanent Aadhaar Enrolment Centre (PAEC) for the Army
was inaugurated in July 2023?
2) Delhi
3) Assam
5) Ladakh
Answer- 2) Delhi
Explanation:
Shri Alok Sharma, Director General Postal Services & Lt Gen Rajinder Dewan, Quartermaster General
jointly inaugurated first Permanent Aadhaar Enrolment Centre (PAEC) for Army at 1 Central Base
Post Office (CBPO), New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The PAEC will facilitate Aadhaar related services (enrolment and updation) for tri-services
personnel (Defence & civil) and their dependents through their Field Post Offices (FPO) in 48
identified locations in the country. All Command HQs, Corps HQs and selected FPOs are identified for
establishment of PAEC services.
ii. Department of Posts (DoP) and UIDAI, have supported immensely for establishment of these PAEC
in terms of training, equipment and tech support.

272. In July 2023, the Securities Appellate Tribunal levied a cost of Rs _______ on Securities and
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for not registering and hearing the complaint of an investor
despite its order in January 2021.
1) 25 lakh
2) 20 lakh
3) 15 lakh
4) 5 lakh
5) 10 lakh
Answer- 5) 10 lakh
Explanation:
The Securities Appellate Tribunal has levied a cost of Rs 10 lakh on capital market regulator
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for not registering and hearing the complaint of an
investor despite its order in January 2021.
i. Six appeals were filed with SAT against a SEBI communication disposing of the complaints filed by
the appellants on the SCORES Platform of SEBI in 2021.
ii. The appellants alleged they invested Rs 8.25 crore between May 2016 and October 2018 in a fixed
income scheme —with a return of 2 percent per month and Index Option Scheme with a stop loss of 4
per cent — with Ventura Securities (VSL), a registered stock broker with NSE. After an initial lock-in
period, the schemes had an open option of redemption.
273. Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘23) organised a special campaign for self-help
groups across all districts of Tamil Nadu.
1) IDFC FIRST Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Indian Overseas Bank
4) City Union Bank
5) South Indian Bank
Answer- 3) Indian Overseas Bank
Explanation:
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) organised a special campaign for self-help groups across all districts of
Tamil Nadu. An amount of Rs. 16.58 crore was extended to 97 beneficiaries in Chennai-1 and
Chennai-2 constituencies by the bank at the event.
i. IOB in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Livelihood Promotion Society, aims to promote financial
empowerment to self-help groups through these initiatives.
274. In July 2023, Singer of Nothing Compares 2 U song ‘Sinead O'Connor’ from _______ (country)
passed away.
1) Ireland
2) United Kingdom
3) Spain
4) Germany
5) Italy
Answer- 1) Ireland

Explanation:
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor, who shot to fame in the 1990s with the song “Nothing Compares 2 U”,
has passed away at the age of 56. O’Connor crashed onto the global music scene with her mesmerising
version of the song originally written by Prince, a video that has been viewed 400 million times on
YouTube.
275. Which state government has recently (in July ‘23) announced to set up a ‘Mangrove Cell’?
1) Kerala
2) Odisha
3) Maharashtra
4) West Bengal
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
West Bengal which is home to about 40% of mangrove forests in India, announced the setting up of a
‘Mangrove Cell’ in the State, on the occasion of the International Day for the Conservation of the
Mangrove Ecosystem.
i. The Mangrove Cell will generate funds from private and international sectors, as well as publish
books and conduct research on the subject.
276. Who was recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of Reliance Strategic Investments Limited (RSIL)?
1) Ayesha Malik
2) Jayanth Kumar
3) Rajiv Mehrishi
4) Naveed Ahmad
5) Hitesh Kumar Sethia
Answer- 5) Hitesh Kumar Sethia
Explanation:
Reliance Industries has announced the appointment of Hitesh Kumar Sethia as the Managing
Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its subsidiary, Reliance Strategic Investments Limited
(RSIL). The appointment was approved by the company's board of directors during their meeting on
July 7, 2023.
277. In July 2023, the British government opened its second ballot under the UK-India Young
Professional Scheme for Indians aged between 18 and _______ years with graduate-level
qualifications for visas to the United Kingdom.
1) 25
2) 26
3) 30
4) 21
5) 28
Answer- 3) 30

Explanation:
The British government has opened its second ballot under the UK-India Young Professional Scheme.
This is a scheme for Indians aged between 18 and 30 years with graduate-level qualifications for
visas to the United Kingdom. The ballot offers eligible young Indians the opportunity to live, work or
study in the UK for up to two years.
i. The British High Commission in New Delhi tweeted that an Indian national between 18 to 30 years
of age with a graduate or postgraduate qualification, can apply for the India Young Professionals
Scheme visa.
278. Which of the following personalities who directed the Writing With Fire, won the Peabody
Award under the category of 'Documentary' in May 2023?
1) Kartiki Gonsalves
2) Rintu Thomas
3) Sushmit Ghosh
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Writing With Fire, directed by Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh, won a Peabody Award under the
category of 'Documentary'. The film tells the story of Khabar Lahariya, India's only newspaper run by
Scheduled Castes women, and the publication's transition from print to digital medium.
279. In which state ‘Ghatigaon wildlife sanctuary’ is located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Explanation:
About Madhya Pradesh (MP):
Chief Minister (CM) – Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Governor – Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
National Parks – Panna National Park; Pench National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries (WLS) – Gangau Wildlife Sanctuary; Ghatigaon wildlife sanctuary
280. In which state ‘Kanger Valley National Park’ is located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) West Bengal
3) Jharkhand
4) Maharashtra
5) Chhattisgarh

Explanation:
About Chhattisgarh:
Governor – Biswa Bhusan Harichandan
Chief Minister (CM) – Bhupesh Baghel
National Parks – Indravati (Kutru) National Park, Kanger Valley National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary, Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary
281. In Which state Kanha Tiger Reserve is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Kanha Tiger Reserve stretches over an area of 940 square km in the two districts - Mandla and
Balaghat - of Madhya Pradesh.
i. The present-day Kanha area was divided into two sanctuaries, Hallon and Banjar. Kanha National
Park was created in 1955 and in 1973 was made the Kanha Tiger Reserve.
282. Which article of the Indian constitution states that the council of ministers shall be
collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha?
1) Article 85
2) Article 82
3) Article 75 (3)
4) Article 69
5) Article 70 (3)
Answer- 3) Article 75 (3)
Explanation:
The no-confidence motion is a move usually by an Opposition party to force the government of the
day to prove its majority on the floor of the House. If the motion is passed, the government must
resign. It is different from the motion of confidence. A government can prove its majority by moving a
confidence motion to counter opposition parties.
• Article 75 (3) of the Constitution says that the council of ministers shall be collectively
responsible to the Lok Sabha.
i. The motion can be moved only in the Lok Sabha. It cannot be moved in the Rajya Sabha. Any
member of the Lok Sabha can move a no-confidence motion. But the motion has to be supported by at
least 50 members of the House.
ii. The motion is moved by the member who submitted it, and the government will then respond to
the motion. The opposition parties will then have the opportunity to speak on the motion. After the
debate, the Lok Sabha will vote on the no-confidence motion.
iii. The motion will be passed if it is supported by a majority of the members of the House. If a no-
confidence motion is passed, the government must resign.

283. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) Director-General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force
(CRPF)?
1) Anshuman Yadav
2) Sanjeev Ranjan Ojha
3) Daljit Singh Chawdhary
4) Manish Kumar
5) Sujoy Lal Thaosen
Answer- 5) Sujoy Lal Thaosen
Explanation:
About Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF):
Director-General– Sujoy Lal Thaosen
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
Established on– 27 July 1939
284. When a police station receives a complaint regarding an alleged offence that has been
committed in the jurisdiction of another police station, it registers an First Information Report
(FIR) and then transfers it to the relevant police station for further investigation is called Zero
FIR.
The provision of Zero FIR came up after the recommendation in the report of the ____________
(Committee).
1) A Ghosh committee
2) Ramesh Chand Committee
3) Justice Verma Committee
4) Pradip Shah Committee
5) GK Pillai Committee
Answer- 3) Justice Verma Committee
Explanation:
When a police station receives a complaint regarding an alleged offence that has been committed in
the jurisdiction of another police station, it registers an FIR and then transfers it to the relevant police
station for further investigation.
• This is called a Zero FIR. No regular FIR number is given. After receiving the Zero FIR, the
revenant police station registers a fresh FIR and starts the investigation.
• The provision of Zero FIR came up after the recommendation in the report of the Justice
Verma Committee, which was constituted to suggest amendments to the Criminal Law in a bid
to provide for faster trial and enhanced punishment for criminals accused of committing sexual
assault against women, according to a 2020 circular released by the Puducherry government.
The committee was set up after the 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape case.
285. In July 2023, Amazon India announced its first-ever floating store on Dal Lake in
_________(state/UT) , as part of its last-mile delivery programme "I Have Space".
1) Assam
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Ladakh
5) Uttarakhand

Explanation:
Amazon India announced its first-ever floating store on Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir,
as part of its last-mile delivery programme "I Have Space". Murtaza Khan Kashi, owner of houseboat
Selec Town, will deliver packages every day to customers at the doorstep of their houseboats as part
of the onboarding.
i. Amazon Logistics, India, Director Karuna Shankar Pande announced this will provide faster and
reliable deliveries to customers across Srinagar, opportunities for small businesses and strengthen
Amazon's delivery network.
286. The ‘Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in which state?

1) Odisha
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Telangana
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
About Andhra Pradesh:
Chief Minister– YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
Governor– Biswabhusan Harichandan
National Park– Sri Venkateswara National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary– Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary; Krishna Wildlife sanctuary
287. In which state, Panna Tiger Reserve is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) West Bengal
4) Jharkhand
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Chief Minister – Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Governor- Mangubhai chhaganbhai Patel
Tiger Reserves- Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Panna Tiger Reserve, Kanha Tiger Reserve
288. In July 2023, ______________ became the first company to lease a vessel from the Gujarat
International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
1) Shipping Corporation of India
2) Essar Shipping
3) Dredging Corporation of India Ltd
4) Ripley Shipping India IFSC Private Ltd
Answer- 4) Ripley Shipping India IFSC Private Ltd

Explanation:
Ripley Shipping India IFSC Private Ltd has become the first company to lease a vessel from the
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
i. The company received a certificate of registration from the International Financial Services Centres
Authority (IFSCA) in March 2023 to operate from the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in
GIFT City.
ii. MV Ripley Pride is a bulk carrier (Panamax) that was built in 2003 in Japan with a carrying capacity
of approx. 76,858 deadweight tonne (DWT). The length overall of the vessel is 225 m and the width is
32.26 m. This is the first ship/vessel cleared through GIFT IFSC, says a release.
289. In Which state Lonar Lake is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Odisha
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Lonar Lake is located in Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is also known as Lonar crater, and was
created by a meteor impact during the Pleistocene Epoch.
i. A meteorite estimated to weigh two-million-tonnes slammed into the Earth, around 50,000 years
creating a 1.83-km diameter crater where the lake formed. It is the only known hyper velocity
meteorite crater in basaltic rock anywhere on Earth.
290. What is the capital of Tuvalu?

1) Nuku'alofa
2) Yaren
3) Ngerulmud
4) Funafuti
5) Majuro
Answer- 4) Funafuti
Explanation:
Tuvalu is on the list of islands that are most likely to disappear into the ocean in the near future due
to rising sea levels.
i. It was formerly called the Ellice Islands. It’s an island country in the west-central Pacific Ocean, and
sits around halfway between Hawaii and Australia.
ii. Capital of Tuvalu is Funafuti; its neighbours include Kiribati, to the north, and Fiji, to the south. It is
composed of nine small coral islands scattered in a chain lying approximately northwest to southeast.
291. In which state Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam is located?

1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Jharkhand

Explanation:
Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam is a type of gravity dam located below the confluence of river Kaveri
with its tributaries, Hemavati and Lakshmana Tirtha, in the district of Mandya in Karnataka.
• Usage: The water from the Dam is used for irrigation in Mysore and Mandya and is the main
source of drinking water for Mysore, Mandya and Bengaluru city. It also ensures power supply
to the Shivanasamudra hydroelectric power station.
• The water released from this dam flows into the state of Tamil Nadu and is stored in the Mettur
dam in the Salem district.
• Recently, the water level in the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) across the Cauvery recently breached
the 100-ft mark as against its capacity of 124.80 feet owing to heavy rain in the catchment area
of the river.
292. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) Chairman & Managing Director(MD) of Power Finance
Corporation Ltd (PFC)?
1) Usha Sajeev Nair
2) Ajay Tewari
3) Rajiv Ranjan Jha
4) Parminder Chopra
5) Manoj Sharma
Answer- 4) Parminder Chopra
Explanation:
About Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC):
Chairman & Managing Director(MD)- Parminder Chopra
Established- 1986
293. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) Chairperson of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)?
1) Anil Kumar
2) Ranjan Sharma
3) Vinod Kumar Verma
4) M Jagannath
5) Siddhartha Mohanty
Answer- 5) Siddhartha Mohanty
Explanation:
About Life Insurance Corporation(LIC) of India:
Chairperson – Siddhartha Mohanty
294. Where is the Headquarters of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

located?
1) Rome, Italy

4) Paris, France
5) Vienna, Austria
Explanation:
About Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC):
It was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World
Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988
Chairperson– James Ferguson ‘Jim’ Skea
295. In July 2023, Adani Transmission renamed itself Adani Energy Solutions Limited with
immediate effect.
Who is the current (as of July ‘23) Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
Adani Transmission Ltd?
1) Anil Sardana
2) Karan Adani
3) Rajesh Shantilal
4) Ravindra H. Dholakia
5) Kandarp Patel
Answer- 1) Anil Sardana
Explanation:
Anil Sardana is the current Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Adani
Transmission Ltd & Managing Director (MD) of Adani Thermal Power
i. Adani Transmission has renamed itself Adani Energy Solutions Limited with immediate effect. The
company has submitted the requisite documents with the stock exchanges in relation to the same.
ii. A board meeting of the company is scheduled for July 31 to approve and announce the results for
the first quarter ended June.
296. Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘23) set a record and entered the Asia Book of
Records for ‘Clean-A-Thon’, a nationwide cleanliness drive.
1) ICICI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) YES Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 3) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank has set a record and entered the Asia Book of Records for ‘Clean-A-Thon’, a nationwide
cleanliness drive. It was organised in alignment with the World Environment Day 2023.
The Asia Book of Records has felicitated the Bank with two titles - "Maximum Water Bodies Cleaned
During a Week-Long Cleanliness Drive," and "Maximum Kilograms of Garbage Collected from Water i.
Bodies Across Multiple Cities.'
ii. The Bank was recognised for its contribution in removing a substantial amount of waste from
polluted water bodies, thus making a palpable difference.

297. In July 2023, ___________ became the first life insurance company in India to enter
Metaverse.
1) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
3) SBI Life Insurance
5) Bajaj Allianz life Insurance
Answer- 1) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
Explanation:
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI), the life insurance subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited
(ABCL), announced has become the first life insurance company in the country to enter Metaverse,
offering its customers a multisensory experience by enabling them to interact with life insurance
experts & agents.
i. The launch of a 3D virtual lounge in Metaverse InsureVerse will empower the company to make
'customer servicing' omnipresent.
298. In which state, ‘Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) West Bengal
3) Bihar
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary (Area 158 sq km) is located at the Southern part of Darjeeling
District of West Bengal, on the West bank River Tista. Due to diversity of elevation and vegetation,
the faunal species found in the sanctuary is varied.
299. In which state, ‘Udhwa Bird Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Jharkhand
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Bihar
4) West Bengal
5) Assam
Explanation:
Udhwa Bird Sanctuary, located in the Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, is the state’s only bird
sanctuary. For a place that’s popularly known for illegal mining, a nature pocket like Udhwa Bird
Sanctuary is a much-needed change.
i. At present, Udhwa Bird Sanctuary is hoping to get the prestigious Ramsar Site status. The bird
sanctuary is spread across an area of 565 hectares and supports a large number of resident and
migratory birds.
ii. The Ramsar Site tag will definitely aid in the conservation and preservation of the wetland.

300. In which state Sambhar Salt Lake is situated?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) West Bengal
4) Odisha
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Sambhar Salt Lake is situated about 80 km southwest of Jaipur, in east-central Rajasthan.
i. Salt Lake is the largest inland Salt Lake in India. It represents the depression of the Aravalli Range.
301. In which state, ‘Neora Valley National Park’ is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Bihar
Explanation:
About West Bengal:
Chief Minister– Mamata Banerjee
Governor– Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose
National Parks– Singalila National Park; Neora Valley National Park
Tiger Reserve– Buxa Tiger Reserve; Sundarban Tiger Reserve
302. What is the Tagline of State Bank of India (SBI)?

1) Good People to Grow With
2) The Banker to Every Indian
3) Live more, Bank less
4) Banking With Personal Touch
5) Let’s Make Money Simple
Answer- 2) The Banker to Every Indian
Explanation:
About State Bank of India (SBI):
Chairman – Dinesh Kumar Khara
Established – 1 July 1955
Tagline- ‘The Banker to Every Indian’
303. In which year, the World Health Organisation(WHO) was founded?

1) 1950
2) 1974
3) 1948
4) 1945
5) 1966

Answer- 3) 1948
Explanation:
About World Health Organisation(WHO):
Director-General- Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland
Founded in- 1948
304. Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting (I&B), tasked with regulating the public exhibition of films
under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
Who is the current (as of July ‘23) chairman of CBFC?
1) Prasoon Joshi
2) Pahlaj Nihalani
3) Leela Samson
4) Anupam Kher
5) Vijay Anand
Answer- 1) Prasoon Joshi
Explanation:
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting (I&B), tasked with regulating the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the
Cinematograph Act, 1952. Films can be shown in India only after they have been certified by the
Board.
• The Board consists of members and a Chairperson (all of whom are appointed by Central
Government) and functions with headquarters at Mumbai. The chairperson and board
members serve for three years. The CEO, under the chairperson, is in charge of the
administrative functioning. The present chairman is Prasoon Joshi.
• CBFC has nine Regional Offices, one each at Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore,
Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Cuttack and Guwahati.
• The Certification process is in accordance with The Cinematograph Act, 1952, The
Cinematograph (certification) Rules, 1983, and the guidelines issued by the Central
government under section 5 (B).
305. In which state Kanjirankulam Birds Sanctuary is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Maharashtra
4) Odisha
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu:
Chief Minister- M. K. Stalin
Airports- Tuticorin or Thoothukudi Airport; Salem airport

Bird sanctuary- Karikili Birds Sanctuary, Kancheepuram; Kanjirankulam Birds Sanctuary,
Ramanathapuram
306. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority of India (IRDAI)?
1) Rakesh Joshi
2) S. N. Rajeswari
3) Parmod Kumar Arora
4) Suchindra Misra
5) Debasish Panda
Answer- 5) Debasish Panda
Explanation:
About Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI):
It is a statutory body formed under an Act of Parliament, i.e., Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority Act, 1999 (IRDAI Act 1999)
It is a public authority as defined in the Right to Information Act, 2005
Chairman– Debasish Panda
Headquarters– Hyderabad, Telangana
Incorporated in– 2000
307. In which state, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Odisha
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Assam
5) Bihar
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
About Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary:
i. It is located in the flood plains of the Brahmaputra River in Assam, and is known for having the
highest density of one-horned rhinos (EN) in the world. It is often referred to as ‘Mini Kaziranga’ due
to its similar landscape and vegetation.
ii. Approximately 72% of the sanctuary is covered by wet savannah dominated by Arundo donax and
Saccharum, while the rest consists of water bodies.
308. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)?
1) Atish Mathur
2) Chandrajit Banerjee
3) R Dinesh
4) Rajiv Memani
5) Sanjiv Puri
Answer- 3) R Dinesh

Explanation:
About the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII):
The CII is a non-government, non-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organization having
members from both the public and private sectors.
President – R Dinesh
Incorporated – 1992 [Established as Engineering and Iron Trades Association (EITA) in 1895]
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
309. When was the International Monetary Fund (IMF) established?

1) 1965
2) 1948
3) 1944
4) 1974
5) 1961
Answer- 3) 1944
Explanation:
About International Monetary Fund (IMF):
Managing Director – Kristalina Georgieva
Headquarters– Washington, D.C, USA
310. In which state, Van Vihar National Park Zoo is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Maharashtra
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
Chief Minister– Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Governor– Mangubhai C. Patel
Zoological Park– Van Vihar National Park Zoo, Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya Zoo (Indore Zoo)
311. Name the team that was recently (in July ‘23) won the maiden Major League Cricket in the
USA.
1) Seattle Orcas
2) Los Angeles Knight Riders
3) MI New York
4) San Francisco Unicorns
5) Texas Super Kings
Answer- 3) MI New York

Explanation:
MI New York, sister entity of the IPL franchise Mumbai Indians, won the maiden Major League
Cricket season in the USA, by beating Seattle Orcas in the final. Nicholas Pooran’s 137 runs from 55
balls saw MI New York chase down the 184 run target with 7 wickets and four overs to spare.
i. Orcas looked to have the upper hand after posting an imposing 183/9 on the board in Dallas and
then had Steven Taylor walking in the first over to tip the scales in their favour.
312. In July 2023, Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla unveiled the new building of ______ (state)
Legislative Assembly
2) Sikkim
3) Maharashtra
4) Assam
5) Mizoram
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla unveiled the new building of Assam Legislative Assembly in presence of
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
i. The new Assam Legislative Assembly building was officially inaugurated on Sunday by Lok Sabha
Speaker Om Birla in the presence of others, including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam
Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary, and Union ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Rameshwar Teli.
313. As of July 2023, India became the only country besides ________(country) to burn more than
a billion tonne (BT) of coal in 2022.
1) China
3) Brazil
4) Peru
5) Egypt
Answer- 1) China
Explanation:
India became the only country besides China to burn more than a billion tonne (BT) of coal in 2022
as demand grew at 8% on the back of robust economic growth and looks set to maintain the trend this
year, according to the International Energy Agency.
i. The agency’s latest Coal Market Update showed demand rising by about 5.5% in the first half of
2023 on continued strong economic growth and reliance on coal.
ii. China and India will account for 70% of global coal consumption — or double the amount of coal
burnt in the rest of the world combined.
314. The ‘ Anamalai Tiger Reserve’ is located in which state?

1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Karnataka

Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu:
Chief Minister (CM)- MK Stalin
Wildlife Sanctuaries- Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary; Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve- Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve; Anamalai Tiger Reserve
315. Which mutual Fund company has been recently (in July ‘23) cut to a record-low of 0.05
percent, the lowest among Nifty 50 index funds in India?
2) Edelweiss Mutual Fund
4) UTI Asset Management
5) Tata Mutual Fund
Answer- 2) Edelweiss Mutual Fund
Explanation:
Edelweiss Mutual Fund has made a significant move to benefit passive investors by reducing the
expense ratio across its passive equity index schemes in direct plans. The expense ratio has been cut
to a record-low of 0.05 percent, the lowest among Nifty 50 index funds in India.
i. This reduction aims to boost investor returns and minimize tracking errors for passive funds. The
expense ratio reduction is expected to bring down tracking error and tracking difference, which is the
difference between the returns of the fund and the benchmark index it aims to replicate.
ii. This shall help these low cost passive funds stay closer to their benchmark performance, giving
investors more accurate exposure to the index they are tracking.
316. In which state, the World Research Institute (WRI) India has recently (in July ‘23)
launched its flagship geospatial platform – the Energy Access Explorer (EAE)?
1) Mizoram
3) Tripura
4) Assam
5) Nagaland
Answer- 5) Nagaland
Explanation:
The World Research Institute (WRI) India launched its flagship geospatial platform – the Energy
Access Explorer (EAE) for Nagaland. EAE is a geospatial platform that provides data on electricity,
health, education and livelihood indicators in the regions that it serves, said Executive Director of
Energy Programme, WRI India, Bharath Jairaj at the launching programme.
317. In which state Loktak lake is located?

1) Odisha
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Manipur

5) Rajasthan
Answer- 4) Manipur
Explanation:
Loktak lake is located about 40 kilometres south of Imphal, Manipur.
i. It's the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, the pristine Loktak Lake is one of the most
popular tourist attractions in Manipur. 
ii. Known for its floating circular swamps, which are called phumdis in the local tongue, 
318. In which state, ‘Samaspur Bird Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Bihar
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
About Uttar Pradesh:
Chief Minister (CM)- Yogi Adityanath
Governor- Anandiben Mafatbhai Patel
Bird Sanctuary- Samaspur Bird Sanctuary; Okhla Bird Sanctuary
Festival- Ayudha Pooja; Lath Mar Holi
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