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 Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 1 August 2023
NATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the SemiconIndia 2023
conference held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat?
A) The Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-DIT) has collaborated with United
Kingdom (UK) based Arm through the “Arm Flexible Access for Startups” (AFAS) program to
expand semiconductor support under the Design Linked Incentive Scheme (DLI).
B) AFAS program gives USD $0 license fee access to a broad portfolio of verified Arm IP, tools
and training to startups.
C) Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc),
Bengaluru, Karnataka signed an MoU with Lam Research India to support the skill
development of engineers.
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:
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) has collaborated with United Kingdom
(UK) based semiconductor IP (Intellectual property) company Arm through the “Arm Flexible Access
for Startups” (AFAS) program to expand semiconductor support under the Design Linked Incentive
Scheme (DLI) and foster the growth of the sector in India during the 2nd day of the conference
‘SemiconIndia 2023’ at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
i. AFAS program gives USD $0 license fee access to a broad portfolio of verified Arm IP, tools and
training to startups.
ii. Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc),
Bengaluru, Karnataka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lam Research India to
support the skill development of engineers at the SemiconIndia 2023 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

2. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha
Samagam (ABSS) 2023, an educational event held in July 2023?
A) Prime Minister (PM), Narendra Modi inaugurated the ABSS (‘Shiksha Mahakumbh’, a 2-days
event), jointly organized by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Skill
Development & Entrepreneurship (MoSDE) in New Delhi, Delhi.
B) Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, introduced the logo, slogan – “Jan Jan Sakshar“, and
mobile application of the Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS): Nav
Bharat Saksharta Karyakram during the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2023.
C) The MoE and the MoSDE, signed 106 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with various
organizations and institutions on the occasion of the ABSS 2023.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B

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3) Only B & C
4) Only A & c
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 30th July 2023, the Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam (ABSS) 2023, an educational event was
concluded with a resolution collectively made by the education leaders to transform India into an
equitable and vibrant knowledge society. The event’s valedictory address was delivered by Union
Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education (MoE).
• Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan informed that capacity building of teachers is a priority
and around 300 institutions including 100 from school education, 100 from higher education,
and 100 from skill will be developed as centres of excellence during this academic year.
• On 29th July 2023, Prime Minister (PM), Narendra Modi inaugurated the ABSS (‘Shiksha
Mahakumbh’, a 2-days event), jointly organized by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the
Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MoSDE) at Bharat Mandapam in New
Delhi, Delhi.
• Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, introduced the logo, slogan – “Jan Jan Sakshar“, and
mobile application of the Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS): Nav
Bharat Saksharta Karyakram during the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2023.
• On 30th July 2023, the MoE and the MoSDE, signed 106 Memorandum of Understanding
(MoUs) with various organizations and institutions on the occasion of the Akhil Bhartiya
Shiksha Samagam (ABSS) 2023.

3. In July 2023, ____________ became the largest PSU-refinery (single location) in India for 2022-
23.
1) Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited
2) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
3) Hindustan Petroleum Limited
4) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
5) Oil India Limited
Answer- 1) Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited
Explanation:
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a Mangaluru(Dakshina Kannada),
Karnataka based Miniratna Central public sector enterprise (CPSE) has become the largest PSU-
refinery (single location) in India for 2022-23. MRPL processes 10% of the total crude oil refined by
PSU petroleum refineries in India.
i. MRPL processed 17.14 million tonnes of crude oil in 2022-23, which was the highest-ever
throughput processed by any single-location PSU refinery in India’s petroleum refining history.
ii. The refinery configuration has a Nelson Complexity Index (NCI) of 11.3, one of the highest complex
PSU refineries. Its petrochemical (Petchem) Intensity is 9.5%, and the company aims to reach 15% in
the medium term.

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4. As per the report of All India Tiger Estimation – 2022 titled "Status of Tigers: Co-Predators &
Prey in India-2022" released by National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in July 2023,
the Tiger Population in India is estimated to be ____________ with an annual growth rate of 6.1%
per annum.
1) 2,678
2) 4,216
3) 3,925
4) 1,270
5) 2,500
Answer- 3) 3,925
Explanation:
Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Union Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(MoEF&CC), released the detailed report of All India Tiger Estimation – 2022 titled "Status of Tigers:
Co-Predators & Prey in India-2022" during the event orgnised as a part of the Global Tiger Day (29th
July 2023) at Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand.
i. According to the report by National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), Tiger Population in
India is estimated to be 3,925 with an annual growth rate of 6.1% per annum. India currently retains
almost 75% of the world’s wild tiger population.
ii. Currently, more than 3/4th of the tiger population in India is concentrated within protected areas.
iii. Madhya Pradesh has the largest tiger population with 785 tigers, followed by Karnataka with 563,
Uttarakhand with 560, and Maharashtra with 444.

BANKING AND FINANCE

5. Which payment bank has recently (in July ‘23) approved the proposal for the transition of
the Bank into a Small Finance Bank (SFB) licence?
1) Airtel Payment Bank
2) India Post Payment Bank
3) Fino Payments Bank
4) Jio Payment Bank
5) Paytm Payment Bank
Answer- 3) Fino Payments Bank
Explanation:
On 28th July 2023, the board of Fino Payments Bank Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Fino Paytech
Ltd approved the proposal for the transition of the Bank into a Small Finance Bank (SFB) licence.
i. The board has also formed a committee to explore the possibility of group corporate restructuring
and evaluate the implications and other considerations.
ii. The bank received a letter from holding company Fino PayTech Ltd, regarding a group corporate
restructuring proposal, following which the board formed a committee.

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 ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

6. Name the organisation/bank that has recently (in July ‘23) signed USD 200 million loan
agreement with Government of India (GoI) to expand urban service in Rajasthan.
1) World Bank
2) Asian Development Bank
3) United Nations Development Programme
4) International Monetary Fund
5) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Answer- 2) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
On 28th July 2023, The Government of India (GoI) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a
USD 200 million loan agreement as additional financing for the ongoing Rajasthan Secondary
Towns Development Sector Project as additional financing, to expand water supply and sanitation
systems and enhance urban resilience and heritage living in selected towns.
i. The additional financing will assist the Government of Rajasthan in reducing the basic infrastructure
gaps in its secondary towns by expanding water supply and sanitation services and improving
livability in selected urban local bodies.
ii. This initiative includes the reconstruction of water structures with heritage value, integrating
nature-based solutions to enhance climate resilience for expanding basic urban services.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

7. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) became the first member from India to join
the Asia Transition Finance Study Group (ATFSG).
1) NTPC Limited
2) Power Grid Corporation of India
3) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation
4) Power Finance Corporation Limited
5) THDC India Limited
Answer- 4) Power Finance Corporation Limited
Explanation:
Power Finance Corporation Limited(PFC), a
Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU)
under the Ministry of Power & a leading Non-Banking
Financial Corporation(NBFC) in India, became the
first member from India to join the Asia Transition
Finance Study Group(ATFSG), an initiative by
Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
(METI) for promoting sustainable transition finance
for Asian Countries.
i. This was announced during the Bilateral Ministerial Meeting between Raj Kumar Singh, Union
Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy and Yasutoshi Nishimura, Minister of Economy,

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Trade and Industry, Government of Japan on the sidelines of the G20(Group of 20) summit held at
Goa.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

8. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the step taken by the Indian
Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in July 2023?
A) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the PSLV-C56/DS-SAR Mission, Polar
Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV–C56) carrying 7 Singapore Satellites – DS-SAR as primary
satellite along with 6 co-passengers, from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
B) The Commercial Mission conducted by ISRO under a contract with NewSpace India Limited
(NSIL) for ST Engineering, Singapore.
C) The launcher placed all 7 satellites from Singapore into a circular Near-equatorial Orbit
(NEO) at an altitude of 535 km with 5 degree orbital inclination.
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 30th July 2023, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the PSLV-
C56/DS-SAR Mission, Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV–C56) carrying 7 Singapore Satellites –
DS-SAR as primary satellite along with 6 co-passengers, from the First Launch Pad (FLP) Satish
Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
i. This is a Dedicated Commercial Mission conducted by ISRO under a contract with NewSpace India
Limited (NSIL) for ST Engineering, Singapore.
ii. This marks the 58th flight of PSLV and 17th flight of PSLV in core alone configuration.
iii. This was the 431st foreign satellite launch from India by ISRO and the 4th dedicated PSLV mission
for the Singapore government.
iv. The launcher placed all 7 satellites from Singapore into a circular Near-equatorial Orbit (NEO) at
an altitude of 535 km with 5 degree orbital inclination.
v. ISRO attempted a unique De-Orbiting Experiment using the PS4, the 4th stage of the PSLV-C56
rocket.

SPORTS

9. In July 2023, Badminton player from Denmark ____________ won the men’s singles title in the
Daihatsu Japan Open 2023 Badminton Championships, while An Se Young from ___________ won
the Women’s Singles Title.
1) Mathias Boe; China
2) Viktor Axelsen; South Korea
3) Carsten Mogensen; Japan
4) Viktor Axelsen; China

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5) Carsten Mogensen; South Korea
Answer- 2) Viktor Axelsen; South Korea
Explanation:
Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen and South Korea’s An Se Young won the men’s singles and Women’s
singles titles respectively of Daihatsu Japan Open 2023 Badminton Championships.
• The 40th edition of Daihatsu Japan Open 2023 Badminton Championships held from 25th-30th
July 2023 at Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.
• India’s Lakshya Sen was defeated by Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in the semifinals of men’s
singles.
• Women’s singles: An Se Young of South Korea became ranked 1 in the world by winning the
women’s singles title against He Bing Jiao of China in the finals.
• Men’s Doubles: Lee Yang and Wang Chi Lin of Chinese Taipei(Taiwan) won the men’s doubles
title by defeating Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi.
• Women’s Doubles: Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee yong of South Korea won the women’s
doubles title by defeating China’s Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yi Fan.
• Mixed doubles: Japan’s Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino won the mixed doubles finals
against Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai of Thailand.

10. Name the sports personality who has recently (in July ‘23) won the Formula 1(F1) MSC
Cruises Belgian Grand Prix 2023.
1) Sergio Perez
2) Charles Leclerc
3) Max Verstappen
4) Fernando Alonso
5) Lewis Hamilton
Answer- 3) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
On 30th July 2023, Redbull’s racing driver Max Verstappen (Dutch-Belgium) won the Formula 1(F1)
MSC Cruises Belgian Grand Prix 2023 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot,Belgium.
• Red Bull’s Sergio Perez (Mexican) finished 2nd and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc (Monacan)
finished 3rd.
• This marks his 8th straight win and 10th win of the season 2023.
• This marks Red Bull’s record of 13th straight wins & Verstappen’s 45th win in F1.

11. In July 2023, Indian women’s hockey team won the Torneo del Centenario 2023 by
defeating _______________ (country).
1) Spain
2) Netherland
3) England
4) France
5) Brazil
Answer- 1) Spain

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Explanation:
On 29th July 2023, the Indian women’s hockey team defeated the host Spain at the three-nation
Torneo del Centenario 2023 (100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation – International
Tournament) by winning the title in Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
• This was the Indian women’s team’s first win at the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey
Federation International Tournament 2023.
• The Indian women’s team was led by the goalkeeper Savita Punia.
i. On 30th July 2023, the Indian men’s hockey team defeated the Netherlands by securing third place
and the bronze medal in the four-nation Torneo del Centenario 2023 in Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain.
• Captain Harmanpreet Singh and Dilpreet Singh scored notable goals(all goals came from
penalty corners) in India’s victory.

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

12. Who co authored the book ‘Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: Memories Never Die‘, along with Dr.
APJM Nasima Maraikayar?
1) Shiv Prasad Kosta
2) Nilamber Pant
3) Nandini Harinath
4) Yagnaswami Sundara Rajan
5) G. Madhavan Nair
Answer- 4) Yagnaswami Sundara Rajan
Explanation:
On 29th July 2023, Union Minister Amit Shah unveiled the book ‘Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: Memories
Never Die‘, an English translation of the Tamil book ‘Abdul Kalam: Ninaivugalukku Maranamillai‘,
which was co-authored by Dr. APJM Nasima Maraikayar (niece of Late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam) and
Dr. Yagnaswami Sundara Rajan (Y. S. Rajan), a scientist at Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO).
i. The book is a tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the late former President (11th
President served between 2002 and 2007).
ii. The book was released in an event organised at Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu(TN), during the Home
Minister’s 2-day visit to Ramanathapuram district of TN.

IMPORTANT DAYS

13. When was the United Nations (UN) World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2023
observed across the globe?
1) 27th July 2023
2) 31st July 2023
3) 28th July 2023
4) 30th July 2023
5) 29th July 2023
Answer- 4) 30th July 2023

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Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2023 was observed on 30th
July 2023 to raise awareness about the situation of human trafficking victims and to promote and
protect their rights.
• The 2023 campaign theme of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is: “Reach every
victim of trafficking, leave no one behind“.
• The first-ever World Day Against Trafficking in Persons was observed on 30th July 2014.
i. The 2022 edition of the UNODC Global Report on Trafficking in Persons, is UNODC’s 7th report
mandated by the UNGA through the 2010 UN’s Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons.
ii. This edition of the report covers 141 countries and provides an overview of the response to the
trafficking of persons at global, regional, and national levels, by analysing trafficking cases detected
between 2017 and 2021.

14. When was World Ranger Day 2023 celebrated across the globe?
1) 27th July 2023
2) 28th July 2023
3) 30th July 2023
4) 29th July 2023
5) 31st July 2023
Answer- 5) 31st July 2023
Explanation:
World Ranger Day 2023 was celebrated across the globe on 31st July 2023 to commemorate
Rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and to celebrate the work Rangers do to protect the
planet’s natural treasures and cultural heritage.
i. The 2023 World Ranger Day theme is ’30 by 30‘ based on the 2022 United Nations Convention on
Biological Diversity (UNCBD), 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15), where a Global Biodiversity
Framework was agreed upon by world leaders and decision-makers.
ii. During the virtual award ceremony in 2023, a total of 9 awards were presented by the 2023 IUCN
World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) International Ranger Awards to recognize the
outstanding contributions of 5 individual rangers and 4 ranger teams.
iii. The winners come from Bhutan, Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, South
Africa and Ukraine.

STATE NEWS

15. Which state has recently (in July ‘23) launched a mobile application-based elephant
movement tracking system?
1) Bihar
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Jharkhand
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 3) Jharkhand

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Explanation:
On 28th July 2023, Jharkhand Chief Minister (CM) Hemant Soren launched Jharkhand elephant
Tracker, a mobile application-based elephant movement tracking system on the occasion of the
74th Van Mahotsav in Ranchi to reduce human-elephant conflicts in Ranchi, Jharkhand .
i. The mobile app will help villagers and the forest department of Jharkhand to track elephant
movements so that precautionary measures could be taken in advance.
ii. 2 applications have been developed by the forest department, one for use by common citizens, and
the other for department officials.
iii. Using the app, villagers can view the precise location of an elephant or a herd which will be fed by
the forest department field staff using their internal database.

CA STATIC GK

16. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
located?
1) London, United Kingdom
2) Geneva, Switzerland
3) Rome, Italy
4) Vienna, Austria
5) Paris, France
Answer- 4) Vienna, Austria
Explanation:
About United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC):
Executive Director– Ghada Fathi Waly
Headquarters– Vienna, Austria
Established in– 1997

17. In which country, the world's largest coral reef system, Great Barrier Reef is located?
1) Indonesia
2) United States of America
3) Philippines
4) Maldives
5) Australia
Answer- 5) Australia
Explanation:
A United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) heritage committee stopped short
of listing Australia's Great Barrier Reef as a site that is
"in danger" but warned the world's biggest coral reef
ecosystem remained under "serious threat" from pollution
and the warming of oceans.
i. Australia has been lobbying for years to keep the reef -
which contributes about A$6 billion ($4 billion) to the
economy and supports 64,000 jobs - off the endangered list as it could lead to losing the heritage
status, taking some shine off its attraction for tourists.

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ii. UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - in November said
the reef should be put on the danger list after frequent coral bleaching events.

18. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) partnered with Fortis Healthcare to treat
underprivileged children suffering from thalassemia under the 'Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana'?
1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
2) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
3) Coal India Limited
4) Hindustan Petroleum Limited
5) Bharat Petroleum Limited
Answer- 3) Coal India Limited
Explanation:
Fortis Healthcare has joined hands with Coal India Limited to treat underprivileged children
suffering from thalassemia under the 'Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana' CSR initiative of the central
public sector enterprise.
i. An MoU in this connection was signed on 28th July 2023 at the Fortis Memorial Research Institute in
Gurugram.
ii. Coal India launched the 'Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana' in 2017 to support the treatment of
underprivileged children affected by thalassemia.

19. In July 2023, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced its new
online streaming service called ________.
1) NASA TV
2) NASA+
3) NASA Live
4) NASA Network
5) NASA Star
Answer- 2) NASA+
Explanation:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced its new online streaming
service called NASA+ globally. The streaming platform from the space agency will be available for all
users in the beta phase and the agency has also confirmed that the service will be available to users as
early access.
i. NASA has confirmed that the on-demand streaming service is available for users to access in beta at
https://beta.nasa.gov/. Users can enjoy the streaming service and users will be asked to provide
feedback as well.
ii. NASA+ will be available on most major platforms via the NASA App on iOS and Android mobile and
tablet devices; streaming media players such as Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV; and on the web across
desktop and mobile devices.

20. Name the personalities who have recently (in July ‘23) become world’s fastest to climb all
14 tallest peaks.
1) Cecilie Skog (Spain)
2) Tenjen (Lama) Nepal Sherpa
3) Kristin Harila (Norway)

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4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
A Norwegian woman Kristin Harila and Nepal’s Tenjen (Lama) Sherpa became the world’s fastest
climbers (their 14th highest mountain in just over three months) to scale all peaks above 8,000 metre
(26,246 feet) in the shortest time.
i. Kristin Harila, 37, and Nepal’s Tenjen (Lama) Sherpa, 35, scaled K2, which is the world’s second
highest at 8,611 metres (28,251 feet) with eight other guides, Tashi Lakpa Sherpa, managing director
of the Seven Summit Treks (SST) company which is providing logistics to the climbers.

21. Number panels of the bank note are printed in ________.

1) Nylon Ink
2) Phosphorus Ink
3) Fluorescent Ink
4) Ribbon Ink
5) Latex Ink
Answer- 3) Fluorescent Ink
Explanation:
RBI addressed rumours circulating on social media platforms, clarifying that the star (*) symbol on
the number panel of the banknote indicates that it is a replaced or reprinted banknote. These star (*)
banknotes are identical to other legal banknotes and are considered valid currency.
• The number panel of the banknote is printed in embedded fluorescent ink and optically
variable ink.
i. A banknote with a Star (*) symbol is identical to any other legal banknote, except that in the number
panel, a Star (*) symbol is added between the prefix and the serial number. The Star (*) symbol is an
identifier that is a replaced/reprinted banknote.
ii. The RBI has been issuing ₹500 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) series,
which bear the inset letter ‘E’ in both number panels. Some of these banknotes have an additional
character ‘*’ (star) in the number panel, placed between the prefix and the number. This practice was
introduced earlier with ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, and ₹100 banknotes, even before 2016.

22. Which country has recently (in July ‘23) won all six of their matches in the ICC Men's T20
World Cup East Asia Pacific (EAP) Qualified and has Qualified for ICC Men's T20 World Cup
2024?
1) Timor-Leste
2) Australia
3) New Zealand
4) Indonesia
5) Papua New Guinea
Answer- 5) Papua New Guinea
Explanation:
Papua New Guinea (PNG) won all six of their matches in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia
Pacific (EAP) Qualifier and have earned a spot in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup to be played in the

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West Indies and United States of America (USA) in June 2024. This is the second time that PNG has
qualified for a Men's T20 World Cup.
i. The side made it to the T20 WC in 2021 held in UAE and Oman but finished at the bottom. Norman
Vanua was the chief wicket-taker, returning four wickets for just 20 runs in his four-over spell, while
John Kariko added 2/18 to reduce Japan to 106/8 at the end of their innings after Japan won the toss
and elected to bat first in front of a big PNG supporting crowd in Port Moresby.

23. In which state/UT, India's first online gaming academy is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Delhi
Answer- 2) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh government has seen "astounding" demand for its Online Gaming Academy,
India's first online gaming academy and has extended the registration deadline for the E-sports
Junior Championship from 27th July to 1st August to accommodate it.
i. The academy has 200 places, and the selection process will distribute 80% of these to local youths.
The academy will provide training for competition and also career paths in coding, tournament
operations, content creation, game development and more.

24. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) manufactured the FIREFITE LITHEX
EXTINGUISHER in India, Under the Progressive Make in India policy?
1) Safemax Fire Services India
2) Kanex Fire Extinguishers
3) G Tech Fire Engineers
4) Fire Safety Services India
5) Bharati Fire Engineers
Answer- 5) Bharati Fire Engineers
Explanation:
FIREFITE LITHEX EXTINGUISHER, is ISI-marked and
made specifically to put out lithium-ion battery fires. It
employs a brand-new,ground-breaking technology in
collaboration with AVD, UK called aqueous vermiculite
dispersion (AVD), a fire extinguishing solution that uses
both fixed and mobile delivery methods to successfully
put out lithium-ion battery fires.
i. Under the Progressive MAKE IN INDIA policy,
Bharati Fire Engineers is proudly manufacturing
FIREFITE LITHEX in India after securing the technology from a UK-based corporation. This reflects
the company's commitment to supporting the growth of Electric Vehicles in India and enhancing
overall fire safety standards.

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25. Name the sports personality who has recently (in July ‘23) won the bronze medal in the
men’s trap event at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup Lonato 2023 in Italy.
1) Saurabh Chaudhary
2) Apurvi Chandela
3) Rituraj Singh
4) Prithviraj Tondaiman
5) Manu Bhaker
Answer- 4) Prithviraj Tondaiman
Explanation:
India shooter Prithviraj Tondaiman bagged the bronze medal in the men’s trap event at the ISSF
Shotgun World Cup Lonato 2023 in Italy.
i. Prithviraj Tondaiman’s bronze was India’s only medal at the Lonato shooting meet. This was his
second individual ISSF World Cup medal, having won a bronze in Doha in March.
ii. Prithviraj Tondaiman finished third in the final with 34 points. Britain’s Nathan Hales won the gold
medal with 49 points while Qi Ying of the Republic of China bagged the silver medal with 48 points. A
total of six shooters qualified for the men’s trap final.

26. As of July 2023, ___________ (state/UT) stands number one in Geo Tagging of Cluster
Development Projects (CDPs) in the country, implemented by the Union Ministry of Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).
1) Delhi
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Jammu and Kashmir
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Gujarat
Answer- 3) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir stands number one in Geo Tagging of Cluster
Development Projects (CDPs) in the country, implemented by the Union Ministry of Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises (MSME).
i. The Union Ministry of MSME is implementing Cluster Development Projects in the country including
J&K through which the central government’s grant up to 80% is applicable for common facility centre
projects and 70% for development of Industrial Estates.
ii. J&K has received 10 projects from the Ministry of MSME for the development of Industrial Estates
and Common Facility Centers (CFCs) and the total project value of CFCs and ID’s in J&K is
approximately 90.73 crore rupees Recently, the Union Ministry called for Geo Tagging of all the
projects under MSE-CDP for all states including J&K.

27. The Madhav Gadgil’s Committee report is related to __________.

1) Examine the Western Ghats ecology
2) Agricultural Credit System
3) Taxation system
4) Poverty Estimation
5) Banking Reforms
Answer- 1) Examine the Western Ghats ecology

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Explanation:
A landslide in Maharashtra’s Raigad district claimed 27 lives, flattened an entire village, and brought
back into focus the 2011 Dr Madhav Gadgil report on the conservation of the Western Ghats.
i. In 2010, then Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh appointed the Western Ghats Ecology
Expert Panel (WGEEP), to be chaired by ecologist Dr Madhav Gadgil. The commission submitted its
552-page report to the Centre in August 2011.
ii. The report recommended classifying 64 percent of the Western Ghats, spread over six states, into
Ecologically Sensitive Zones called ESZ 1, ESZ 2 and ESZ 3.

28. Which company has recently (in July ‘23) received Rs 30 lakhs fine from the Directorate
General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)?
1) SpiceJet
2) IndiGo
3) Go First
4) Vistara
5) Akasa Air
Answer- 2) IndiGo
Explanation:
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fined IndiGo a sum of Rs 30 lakhs and issued a
show cause notice to the airline, following a special audit concerning frequent tail strike incidents.
• The special audit uncovered “certain systemic deficiencies” in IndiGo’s documentation
pertaining to “operations/training procedures and engineering procedures
• A tail strike refers to an incident where the tail of an aircraft hits the ground or strikes any
other stationary object. While tail strikes can occur during takeoff, a majority happen during
the landing of an aircraft. According to Airbus statistical data, over 65 percent of tail strikes
happen during landings.
• Tail strikes can cause significant damage to the aircraft, with major repairs needed to restore
the plane’s structural integrity.

29. In which state Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Goa
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 4) Goa
Explanation:
Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Indian state of Goa. Spanning over an area of 208.5
square kilometers, this sanctuary is a precious gem in the Western Ghats of South India. With its
diverse range of flora and fauna, the sanctuary has gained recognition for its ecological significance.

30. In which state ‘Vembanad Lake’ is located?

1) Kerala
2) Odisha
3) Karnataka

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4) Telangana
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 1) Kerala
Explanation:
Vembanad Lake is the largest lake in Kerala. The lake is situated at sea level and is separated from the
Laccadive Sea by a narrow barrier island
i. Vembanad lake’s water retention capacity had decreased by 85% in the last 120 years due to huge
encroachment and devastation of its ecology.

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