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1st April by Dr. Gaurav Garg

Q1) Recently, which of the following products from Himachal Pradesh has been granted the European
Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A. Chamba Rumal B. Kinnauri Shawl
C. Himachali Kala Zeera D. Kangra Tea

Answer: D. Kangra Tea

Q2) Recently, the Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been appointed as the Vice President of which of the
following countries?
A. Oman B. Saudi Arabia
C. UAE D. Iran

Answer: C. UAE

Q3) Recently, PM Narendra Modi attended the Combined Commanders’ Conference-2023. It was held in which of the
following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Bhopal
C. Bengaluru D. Lucknow

Answer: B. Bhopal

● Theme: Ready, Resurgent, Relevant

More Information
● PM Narendra Modi also flagged off the Vande Bharat Express train between Bhopal and New Delhi at Rani
Kamlapati Railway Station, Bhopal
○ The new train being introduced between Rani Kamlapati Railway station, Bhopal and New Delhi
railway station will be the 11th Vande Bharat train in the country.

Q4) What is the rank of India in the recently released Passport Index 2023 by Arton Capital?
A. 138th B. 144th
C. 152nd D. 101st

Answer: B. 144th

Q5) Recently, Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) has signed a MoU with the Rajasthan Cricket Association for the
development of the cricket stadium in Jaipur. What will be the name of the stadium?
A. Ratan Tata International Cricket Stadium B. Naveen Jindal International Cricket Stadium
C. Anil Agarwal International Cricket Stadium D. Mukesh Ambani International Cricket Stadium

Answer: C. Anil Agarwal International Cricket Stadium

Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of PTC India
Limited?
A. Dr Rajib K Mishra B. Mohammad Afzal
C. Parminder Chopra D. Vinod Kumar Singh

Answer: A. Dr Rajib K Mishra

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Q7) Recently, which of the following states “Nagri Dubraj rice” has received Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A. Jharkhand B. West Bengal
C. Chhattisgarh D. Assam

Answer: C. Chhattisgarh

Q8) Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has certified which of the following countries as Malaria Free?
A. India and Pakistan B. India and Bangladesh
C. Azerbaijan and Tajikistan D. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Answer: C. Azerbaijan and Tajikistan

Q9) Recently, which of the following organizations has approved a $363 million loan to Karnataka to provide clean
drinking water supply?
A. International Monetary Fund (IMF) B. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
C. World Bank D. European Investment Bank

Answer: C. World Bank

More Information
● The World Bank has approved a USD 100 million loan to help Odisha strengthen its early forecasting systems
for improved disaster response.
○ The World Bank loan to Odisha has a maturity of 12.5 years with a grace period of three years.

Q10) Recently, which of the following ministries has organized the “First International Quantum Communication
Conclave” 2023 in New Delhi?
A. Ministry of Communications B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
C. Ministry of Science and Technology D. Ministry of Earth Sciences

Answer: A. Ministry of Communications

Q11) International Transgender Day of Visibility (Trans Day of Visibility) is observed on which of the following days
every year?
A. 30th March B. 31st march
C. 1st April D. 2nd April

Answer: B. 31st march

Q12) Recently, Sundarja mangoes of Rewa district and Gajak of Morena of which of
the following states have received the GI Tag?
A. Rajasthan B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: D. Madhya Pradesh

Q13) Recently, which of the following organizations has organized the “Spring Fiesta” 2023?
A. Lalit Kala Academy B. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
C. National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) D. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Answer: C. National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)

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Q14) Recently, new species “Dama celiae”, has been described from fossils found in the
Manzanares valley, Spain. Dama celiae belongs to which of the following species?
A. Dinosaur B. Deer
C. Elephant D. Cheetah

Answer: B. Deer

Q15) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to send a squadron of
Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine?
A. United Kingdom (UK) B. Germany
C. France D. Italy

Answer: A. United Kingdom (UK)

Q16) Recently, which of the following states has decided to sign agreement with North Eastern Electric Power
Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) and Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited for development of 5 Hydropower projects (with
an installed capacity of 2820 MW) in the state?
A. Nagaland B. Mizoram
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Assam

Answer: C. Arunachal Pradesh

● More Information
○ Of the five projects, two hydropower projects -- Naying (1,000 MW) and Hirong (500 MW) -- would
be handed over to the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO); and Emini
(500 MW), Amulin (420 MW) and Minundon (400 MW) to the Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited for
development.

Q17) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor of the Panjab University?
A. Jagdeep Dhankar B. Professor Yogesh Singh
C. Professor D.T. Shirke D. Professor Renu Cheema Vig

Answer: D. Professor Renu Cheema Vig

More Appointments
● Tata Power has approved the re-appointment of Praveer Sinha as CEO and MD of the company.
○ He has been appointed for a period of four years starting May 1, 2023.
○ Currently, he is the Chairman of CII Western Region council and co-chairs the CII National
Committee on Power

Q18) Recently, the Indian Coast Guard has conducted Regional Search and Rescue exercise at Kakinada. It is in which of
the following states?
A. Karnataka B. Tamil Nadu
C. Odisha D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: D. Andhra Pradesh

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Q1) Recently, which of the following Indian cities has been included in the World Tree City 2022 list?
A. New Delhi B. Bhopal
C. Mumbai D. Chennai

Answer: C. Mumbai

Q2) Recently, which of the following countries has approved Official Development
Assistance (ODA) of Rs. 5,509 crores for Patna Metro Rail Construction Project (I)?
A. Germany B. Japan
C. France D. United Kingdom (UK)

Answer: B. Japan

● Key Projects approved by Japan under ODA


○ Patna Metro Rail Construction Project:
■ Rs. 5,509 crores have been approved for Patna Metro Rail Construction Project (I).
○ Forest and Biodiversity Conservation in West Bengal:
■ Rs. 520 crores approx. have been approved for the Project for Forest and Biodiversity
Conservation for Climate Change Response in West Bengal.
○ Rajasthan Water Sector Livelihood Improvement Project:
■ Rs. 1,055.53 crores have been approved for Rajasthan Water Sector Livelihood Improvement
Project (II).

Q3) India was ranked at which place in the recently held ISSF World Cup Rifle &
Pistol 2023, Bhopal?
A. 1st B. 2nd
rd
C. 3 D. 4th

Answer: B. 2nd

Q4) Recently, which of the following states has notified the Economically Weaker
Section (EWS) category to provide 10% reservation in education and employment?
A. Karnataka B. Tamil Nadu
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Rajasthan

Answer: A. Karnataka

Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court?
A. Justice Chitta Ranjan Dash B. Justice Soumen Sen
C. Justice Arijit Banerjee D. Justice T.S. Sivagnanam

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Q6) Odisha day or Utkala Dibasa is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 1st April B. 2nd April
C. 3rd April D. 31st March

Answer: A. 1st April

Q7) Recently, a new Space Systems Design lab has been inaugurated in Ahmedabad. It is an initiative of which of the
following organizations?
A. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) B. New Space India Limited (NSIL)
C. Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) D. Antrix Corporation Limited

Answer: C. Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe)

Q8) Recently, which of the following states has launched the “Lakes Development Programme” at Khajaguda Lake?
A. Telangana B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Rajasthan D. Kerala

Answer: A. Telangana

Q9) Recently, scientists have reported evidence of the piezoelectric effect for the first time in which of the following?
A. Liquid B. Solid
C. Gas D. Plasma

Answer: A. Liquid

Q10) Recently, Turkiye has approved the application of which of the following countries to become the member of North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
A. Sweden B. Finland
C. Ukraine D. Belarus

Answer: B. Finland

Q11) Recently, which of the following countries has signed an agreement to join the Comprehensive and Progressive
Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)?
A. Germany B. India
C. USA D. United Kingdom (Britain)

Answer: D. United Kingdom (Britain)

Q12) Recently, which of the following countries has test-fired the supersonic anti-ship missiles “P-270 Moskit Missile”?
A. North Korea B. Japan
C. Iran D. Russia

Answer: D. Russia

Q13) Recently, Tiwa tribesmen of which of the following states celebrated the Yangli festival?
A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Assam
C. Meghalaya D. Sikkim

Answer: B. Assam

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Q14) Recently, the European Union (EU) has removed which of the following countries from its list of "High-Risk Third
Countries” regarding money laundering and financing of terrorism?
A. South Africa B. Afghanistan
C. Iran D. Pakistan

Answer: D. Pakistan

Q15) Recently, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been named as the crown prince of which of the
following cities?
A. Sharjah B. Dubai
C. Abu Dhabi D. Al Ain

Answer: C. Abu Dhabi

● More Information
○ Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed has been appointed as the vice president of the UAE
○ The president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and ruler of Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mohamed bin
Zayed Al Nahyan

Q16) The National Maritime Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 2nd April B. 3rd April
C. 4th April D. 5th April

Answer: D. 5th April

Important Days
● The International Day of Drug Checking is observed since 2017 on March 31st every year. It aims to reduce
drug abuse and create a drug-free world.
● The first-ever Universal Acceptance Day was celebrated on 28 March 2023. Its objective is to create an
inclusive internet that supports a wide range of languages and scripts
● World Backup Day is observed on March 31st every year to raise awareness about the importance of data
backup and protection
● The Prevention of Blindness Week is observed from April 1-7 every year to raise awareness about the causes
and prevention of blindness
○ Theme: The Right to Sight

Q17) Recently, India has signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement with which of the following countries?
A. Lithuania B. Belarus
C. Romania D. Iran

Answer: C. Romania

Q18) According to the recent information, which of the following states has the lowest police-public ratio per lakh
persons?
A. Bihar B. West Bengal
C. Rajasthan D. Nagaland

Answer: A. Bihar

Q19) The Reserve Bank of India celebrates its foundation day on which of the following days every year?
A. 1st April B. 2nd April
C. 3rd April D. 4th April

Answer: A. 1st April

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Q1) Recently, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched the Foreign Trade Policy 2023.
FTP 2023 has set a target of how much for overall exports of goods and services by 2030?
A. USD 1 trillion B. USD 2 trillion
C. USD 3 trillion D. USD 4 trillion

Answer: B. USD 2 trillion

Q2) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book entitled “War and Women”?
A. Dr M.A. Hasan B. Vikram Seth
C. Amitav Ghosh D. Durjoy Datta

Answer: A. Dr M.A. Hasan

Q3) Recently, the President of which of the following countries has signed a “decree on spring
conscription”, for the statutory military service for the citizens?
A. South Korea B. North Korea
C. Japan D. Russia

Answer: D. Russia

Q4) Recently, evidence of the ancient marsupial species called “Mukupirna fortidentata”,
have been discovered in which of the following countries?
A. Spain B. Indonesia
C. Australia D. Afghanistan

Answer: C. Australia

More Information
● New species ancient beaver “Anchitheriomys buceei” have been discovered at the University of Texas at
Austin, USA
○ It has been named after the famous Texas travel center chain, Buc-ee’s
○ It is believed to have lived in Texas around 15 million years ago.
○ Anchitheriomys buceei was approximately 30% larger than modern beavers.

Q5) World Autism Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 1st April B. 2nd April
C. 3rd April D. 4th April

Answer: B. 2nd April

● Theme: “Contribution of Autistic Individuals at Home, at Work, in the Arts, and Policymaking.”

Q6) Recently, it was informed that Proba-3 Mission will be launched aboard the ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
(PSLV) in 2024. Proba-3 is the mission of which of the following space agencies?
A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) B. Japan aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
C. European Space Agency D. Canadian Space Agency

Answer: C. European Space Agency

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Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has assumed the position of Vice-Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy?
A. Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh B. Vice Admiral Suraj Berry
C. Vice Admiral Atul Anand D. Admiral R Hari Kumar

Answer: A. Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh

● Important Appointments
○ Vice-Admiral Suraj Berry has assumed the position of Chief of Personnel (COP)
○ Vice-Admiral Atul Anand has taken over as Director-General Naval Operations (DGNO).

Q8) Recently, trade between India and which of the following countries has been allowed to be conducted using the
Indian Rupee (INR) as a mode of settlement?
A. China B. Malaysia
C. USA D. UAE

Answer: B. Malaysia

Q9) Recently, Salim Durani has passed away. He was related with which of the following sports?
A. Football B. Tennis
C. Cricket D. Badminton

Answer: C. Cricket

Q10) Recently, the School Education Department (SED) of which of the following states has launched the survey to trace
out-of-school-children between the ages of 6 to 18 years?
A. Haryana B. Rajasthan
C. Odisha D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: D. Tamil Nadu

Q11) Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a USD 15.6 billion support package for which of the
following countries under its Extended Fund Facility?
A. Ukraine B. Pakistan
C. Iran D. India

Answer: A. Ukraine

Q12) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Greece?
A. Vikram Doraiswami B. Jawed Ashraf
C. Pankaj Sharma D. Rudrendra Tandon

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Q13) Recently, the dances of two deities, Palden Lhamo and Gonpon (Mahakal) has been introduced for the first time in
the Jang Palpung Zangdok Palri Monastery. It is in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Sikkim B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Ladakh D. Mizoram

Answer: B. Arunachal Pradesh

Q14) Recently, which of the following companies has successfully test fired man-portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile
(ATGM), “Amogha-III”?
A. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) B. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
C. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Answer: C. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Madrid Spain Masters Super
300 Women’s Singles 2023?
A. P.V. Sindhu B. Yeo jia Min
C. Gregorias Mariska Tunjung D. Carolina Marin

Answer: C. Gregorias Mariska Tunjung

Q16) Recently, who amongst the following (Indian American) has been appointed as
the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources by the US Senate?
A. Richard Verma B. Ami Bera
C. Rohit Khanna D. Pramila Jayapal

Answer: A. Richard Verma

Q17) Recently, which of the following police forces has been awarded the first
position the implementation of Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems
(CCTNS)?
A. Haryana Police B. Uttar Pradesh Police
C. Delhi Police D. Odisha Police

Answer: A. Haryana Police

Q18) Recently, which of the following states has launched a month-long “School Chalo Abhiyan” for the academic
session 2023-24?
A. Punjab B. West Bengal
C. Rajasthan D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: D. Uttar Pradesh

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Q1) Recently, who amongst the following (Indian American) has been appointed as the first head of
NASA's newly-established Moon to Mars Programme?
A. Manjul Bhargava B. Narendra Karmakar
C. Amit Sahai D. Amit Kshatriya

Answer: D. Amit Kshatriya

Q2) Recently, which of the following has become the first state in India to have 100% electrified railway network?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Chhattisgarh
C. Haryana D. Rajasthan

Answer: C. Haryana

Q3) Recently, the 10th SLINEX-2023 bilateral maritime exercise between India and Sri Lanka was held at which of the
following places?
A. Colombo, Sri Lanka B. Kochi, India
C. Visakhapatnam, India D. Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Answer: A. Colombo, Sri Lanka

Q4) Recently, the Bandipur Tiger Reserve has completed 50 years as a Project Tiger
Reserve. It is in which of the following states?
A. Kerala B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu D. Maharashtra

Answer: B. Karnataka

Q5) Manapparai murukku, Thaikkal Rattan craft and Auhtoor Vetrilai (betel leaf) of
which of the following states will receive the GI Tag?
A. Kerala B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka D. Telangana

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Answer: B. Tamil Nadu

● More Information
○ Recently, it was informed that a total of 11 products from the Tamil Nadu are set to be conferred with
the geographical indication (GI) tag
○ With this, Tamil Nadu would surpass Karnataka to become the state with the highest number of GI
tags by dint of 56 products figuring on the list
○ The 11 products to be awarded the GI tag are Manapparai murukku of Tiruchy district, Thaikkal
Rattan craft of Mayiladuthurai, Auhtoor Vetrilai (betel leaf) of Thoothukudi, Sholavandan Vetrilai,
Cumbum Panner Grapes, Negamam cotton sarees, Ooty Varkey, Myladi stone carvings, Salem
Sago (Javvarisi), Marthandam honey and Manamadurai pottery.

Q6) Recently, the world's first liquid hydrogen-powered ferry “MF Hydra”, has
been operationalized in which of the following countries?
A. Sweden B. Germany
C. Norway D. Finland

Answer: C. Norway

Q7) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the diamond jubilee celebrations of the Central Bureau of Investigation
(CBI). CBI functions under the superintendence of which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Defence
C. Ministry of Personnel, Pension and Public Grievances D. Ministry of Finance

Answer: C. Ministry of Personnel, Pension and Public Grievances

Q8) Recently, official notification for Mahila Samman Savings Certificates, 2023 has been released. What is the
maximum investment ceiling under this?
A. Rs 1 lakh B. Rs 2 lakh
C. Rs 3 lakh D. Rs 4 lakh

Answer: B. Rs 2 lakh

Q9) Recently, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has launched the National Mission on Natural Farming. Under
this, farmers will receive a financial assistance of how much amount per hectare per year for three years?
A. Rs. 10,000 B. Rs. 15,000
C. Rs. 20,000 D. Rs. 25,000

Answer: B. Rs. 15,000

Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has won the 20th Delhi International Open chess title 2023?
A. Luka Paichadze B. Magnus Carlsen
C. Garry Kasparov D. Aravindh Chithambaram

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Q11) Recently, Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre was inaugurated in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. New Delhi
C. Ahmedabad D. Kolkata

Answer: A. Mumbai

Q12) Recently, authorities have warned of an increase in seismic activity around the
Nevado del Ruiz volcano. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Indonesia B. Brazil
C. Italy D. Colombia

Answer: D. Colombia

Q13) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to launch satellites
that will trigger an artificial meteor shower “Sky Canvas” in 2025?
A. Skyroot Aerospace B. Blue Origin
C. Space X D. ALE (Japan)

Answer: D. ALE (Japan)

Q14) “Operation Interflex”, recently seen in news, is led by which of the following countries to train and support the
Armed Forces of Ukraine?
A. USA B. India
C. United Kingdom (UK) D. Israel

Answer: C. United Kingdom (UK)

Q15) Recently, a Fernarium has been set up inside the Eravikulam National Park. It is in which of the following states?
A. Karnataka B. Telangana
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Kerala

Answer: D. Kerala

Q16) Recently, which of the following Indian organizations/companies has successfully carried out the landing
experiment of the Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstration (RLV-TD) programme?
A. Pixxel B. Skyroot Aerospace
C. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) D. Agnikul Cosmos

Answer: C. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Q17) Recently, a new species “Cyrtodactylus chengodumalaens” has been discovered. It belongs
to which of the following species?
A. Snake B. Frog
C. Ant D. Gecko

Answer: D. Gecko

Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first politician of Indian-origin to become the Treasurer in any
Australian state (New South Wales)?
A. Gurmesh Singh B. Pru Car
C. Daniel Mookhey D. Charishma Kaliyanda

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Obituaries
● Girish Bapat, Member of Parliament from Pune City has passed away aged 73 years
○ Bapat was elected to the Lok Sabha in 2019 general elections.
○ Prior to that, he was elected to the Maharashtra state Legislative Assembly for five times
consecutively, from 1995 to 2014, from Kasba Peth seat.

● Veteran Malayalam novelist and short story writer Sarah Thomas has passed away aged 88.
○ Sarah Thomas has authored over 20 novels
○ The novel 'Narmmadippudava' won the Sahitya Akademi Award in the year 1979.

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Q1) Recently, the Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has completed the
acquisition of Karaikal Port Private Limited (KPPL). It is in which of the following
states/union territories?
A. Puducherry B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Goa

Answer: A. Puducherry

Q2) Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed who amongst the
following as the new Executive Director (ED)?
A. Uma Shankar B. A.K. Mishra
C. Neeraj Nigam D. Malvika Sinha

Answer: C. Neeraj Nigam

Q3) Recently, which of the following countries has approved a new constitution for which it will hold a referendum on
April 30, 2023?
A. Armenia B. Russia
C. Azerbaijan D. Uzbekistan

Answer: D. Uzbekistan

Q4) International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is observed on which of the following days
every year?
A. 2nd April B. 3rd April
C. 4th April D. 5th April

Answer: C. 4th April

● Theme: “Mine Action Cannot Wait”

Q5) The Cope India’ exercise 2023 will be held at the Kalaikunda airbase in West Bengal between India and which of the
following countries?
A. Australia B. United Kingdom (UK)
C. USA D. Israel

Answer: C. USA

Q6) Recently, centenary celebrations of Vaikom Satyagraha was inaugurated. Vaikom Satyagraha was launched in which
of the following present day Indian states?
A. Karnataka B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat D. Kerala

Answer: D. Kerala

Q7) Recently, which of the following countries has invited Indian PM Narendra Modi as a guest at the annual Bastille
Day parade?
A. France B. Germany
C. United Kingdom (UK) D. Japan

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Q8) Recently, which of the following countries has launched the “Ofek-13” spy satellite?
A. North Korea B. Israel
C. China D. Russia

Answer: B. Israel

Q9) Recently, who amongst the following from India has won three gold medals in Discuss Throw in the 2023 World
Masters Athletics Indoor Championship at Torun in Poland?
A. Jarnail Singh Garcha B. Baljeet Kaur
C. Bhagwani Devi Dagar D. Sunita Dhand

Answer: C. Bhagwani Devi Dagar

Q10) Recently, Anjali Sharma has conquered the Mount Kilimanjaro peak wearing a Gaddi dress (Luanchadi). Mount
Kilimanjaro is in which of the following countries?
A. Chile B. Colombia
C. Italy D. Tanzania

Answer: D. Tanzania

Q11) Recently, it was informed that India aims to become a one trillion dollar tourism economy by which of the
following years?
A. 2030 B. 2032
C. 2047 D. 2050

Answer: C. 2047

Q12) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a contract worth ₹8,161 crore with the Ministry of Defence
for the production and supply of Akash Weapon System (AWS)?
A. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) B. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
C. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) D. Gliders India Limited

Answer: A. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

Q13) The International Children’s Book Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 1st April B. 2nd April
C. 3rd April D. 4th April

Answer: B. 2nd April

● Theme: Celebrating Creativity – The Power of imaginations

Q14) Recently, which of the following organizations has approved the framework to set up a Rs 3,000 crore Corporate
Debt Market Development Fund?
A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) B. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
C. International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) D. NITI Aayog

Answer: B. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

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Q15) Recently, which of the following has become the first country to develop a country-level mathematical model to
estimate the prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) cases?
A. China B. Japan
C. India D. Bangladesh

Answer: C. India

Q16) Who amongst the following is the author of the recently released book “Courting India:
England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire”?
A. Nandini Das B. Aravind Adiga
C. Amish Tripathi D. Ramachandra Guha

Answer: A. Nandini Das

Q17) Recently, a new species “Capulopsyche keralensis” has been discovered from the coffee
plantations of Kerala. It belongs to which of the following species?
A. Lizard B. Fish
C. Moth D. Bat

Answer: C. Moth

More Information
● Recently, researchers have discovered three new species of predatory bush cricket (scientific name
Hexacentrus) in India.
○ Two new species were found in Haryana and were named Hexacentrus tiddae — borrowing heavily
from the local dialect where bush crickets are referred to as tiddaes — and Hexacentrus Ashoka
○ The third species found in Meghalaya was named Hexacentrus khasiensis — after the Khasi hills
where it was discovered.
○ So far, at least seven species of Hexacentrus have been to exist in India

Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as the 40th President of the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO)?
A. Falguni Nayar B. Vani Kola
C. Vandana Luthra D. Sudha Shivkumar

Answer: D. Sudha Shivkumar

Obituaries
● The renowned Japanese composer and producer Ryuichi Sakamoto, admired for his electronic music
experimentation, has passed away aged 71.
○ He won awards - including an Oscar, a Grammy and Bafta - for his work as a solo artist and as a
member of the Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO).

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Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has been announced as the mission commander of the
Artemis II mission?
A. Reid Wiseman B. Victor Glover
C. Jeremy Hansen D. Christina Koch

Answer: A. Reid Wiseman

Q2) Recently, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk visited India. He is the king of which of the following countries?
A. Japan B. Malaysia
C. South Korea D. Bhutan

Answer: D. Bhutan

Q3) Recently, which of the following has become the first state in India to launch the “Cool Roof Policy”?
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Karnataka
C. Telangana D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: C. Telangana

Q4) Recently, “Basohli Painting” from which of the following states/union territories
has received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Uttarakhand
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Ladakh

Answer: C. Jammu and Kashmir

● More Information
○ The products which have obtained GI tag from
Jammu and Kashmir includes Basholi Pashmina
Woolen Products (Kathua), Chikri Wood Craft
(Rajouri), Bhaderwah Rajma (Doda), Mushkbudji

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Rice (Anantnag), Kaladi (Udhampur), Sulai Honey (Ramban), Anardana (Ramban), Ladakh Wood
Carving (Ladakh).

Q5) Recently, China has published a list of standardized names for 11 locations in which of the following states/union
territories of India?
A. Ladakh B. Sikkim
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: D. Arunachal Pradesh

Q6) Recently, who amongst the following from India has been conferred the “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” (Knight
of the Legion of Honour) by France?
A. Rohini Nilekani B. Kiran Nadar
C. Nita Ambani D. Sudha Murty

Answer: B. Kiran Nadar

Q7) Recently, which of the following states has disbursed Rs 877 crore to farmers under the Krushak Assistance for
Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme?
A. Telangana B. Odisha
C. Andhra Pradesh D. West Bengal

Answer: B. Odisha

Q8) Recently, which of the following countries has launched the Golden License Initiative to encourage investment and
job creation?
A. Bahrain B. United Kingdom (Britain)
C. Saudi Arabia D. Oman

Answer: A. Bahrain

Q9) Recently, Ramnagar Bhanta (Brinjal), and Adamchini Rice from which of the following states
has received the GI Tag?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Bihar
C. Odisha D. Chhattisgarh

Answer: A. Uttar Pradesh

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● More Information
○ Recently, Benarasi Paan, Benarasi Langda Mango, Ramnagar Bhanta (Brinjal), and Adamchini
Rice from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh has received the GI Tag
○ Before this, the Kashi and the Purvanchal region had 18 GI products -- including Banaras Brocade
and Sarees, Handmade Bhadohi Carpets, Mirzapur Handmade Carpets, Banaras Metal Reposi
Craft, Varanasi Gulabi Meenakari, Varanasi Wooden lacquerware and Toys, Nizamabad Black
Patri, Banaras Glass Beads, Varanasi Softstone Jaali Work, Ghazipur Wall Hanging, Chunar
Sandstone, Chunar Glaze Patari, Gorakhpur Terracotta Craft, Banaras Zardozi, Banaras Hand
Block Print, Banaras Wood Carving, Mirzapur Brass Utensils, and Mau Saree

Q10) National Maritime Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 2nd April B. 3rd April
C. 4th April D. 5th April

Answer: D. 5th April

Important Days
● International Conscience Day is celebrated on 5th April every year to promote peace. Conscience is the ability
of a person to distinguish between what’s right and what’s wrong

● The Army Medical Corps celebrated its 259th Raising Day on 3rd April 2023. The Army Medical Corps
provide medical services to army personnel along with their families.
○ The Army Medical Corps (AMC) also extend their services to civilians during disasters and natural
calamities.
○ The motto of the AMC is Sarve Santu Niramaya (may all be free from disease and disability).

Q11) Recently, which of the following companies has launched the consumer-facing application,
“Pincode”, which will be integrated into Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
framework?
A. Paytm B. Amazon
C. PhonePe D. Google Pay

Answer: C. PhonePe

Q12) Recently, who amongst the following has topped the Forbes’ world’s richest sports owners list in 2023?
A. Mukesh Ambani B. Steve Ballmer
C. Rob Walton D. Francois Pinault and Family

Answer: A. Mukesh Ambani

● Top 10 richest sports team owners


1. Mukesh Ambani
2. Steve Ballmer
3. Rob Walton
4. François Pinault & family
5. Mark Mateschitz
6. James Ratcliffe

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7. Masayoshi Son
8. David Tepper
9. Daniel Gilbert
10. Steve Cohen

Q13) Recently, which of the following companies/organizations has test-fired its 3D-printed Dhawan II engine?
A. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) B. Agnikul Cosmos
C. Skyroot Aerospace D. Pixxel

Answer: C. Skyroot Aerospace

Q14) Recently, which of the following countries has banned the ChatGPT?
A. United Kingdom (Britain) B. France
C. Italy D. Australia

Answer: C. Italy

Q15) Recently, a new species “Caltoris bromus sadasiva” has been discovered. It belongs to
which of the following species?
A. Snake B. Frog
C. Crab D. Butterfly

Answer: D. Butterfly

Q16) Recently, which of the following organizations has developed new computer model “Deep Learning Geomagnetic
Perturbation (DAGGER)” model, to forecast geomagnetic disturbances?
A. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
C. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru D. IIT, Madras

Answer: B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Q17) Recently seen in news, Naval Base Camilo Osias, Camp Melchor Dela Cruz, Balabac Island, and Lal-lo Airport
sites are in which of the following countries?
A. Philippines B. Singapore
C. Indonesia D. Vietnam

Answer: A. Philippines

Q18) Recently, the Election Commission of which of the following countries has announced to hold
next general elections in the country using the ballot paper?
A. Pakistan B. India
C. Sri Lanka D. Bangladesh

Answer: D. Bangladesh

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Q1) Recently, “Pattanam Site”, a thriving urban centre from the 5th century B.C. to the 5th century
A.D., has been uncovered in which of the following states?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Karnataka
C. Kerala D. Telangana

Answer: C. Kerala

Q2) Recently, which of the following countries has officially joined North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as its 31st
member?
A. Finland B. Sweden
C. Ukraine D. Israel

Answer: A. Finland

Q3) Recently, Mircha’ rice of which of the following states has been awarded the GI tag?
A. Assam B. Nagaland
C. Bihar D. West Bengal

Answer: C. Bihar

Q4) The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 5th April B. 6th April
C. 7th April D. 8th April

Answer: B. 6th April

● Theme: “Scoring for People and the Planet.”

Q5) Which of the following states has emerged at the top among the large and
mid-sized States (populations of over one crore) in the recently released India
Justice Report 2022?
A. Karnataka B. Tamil Nadu
C. Telangana D. Gujarat

Answer: A. Karnataka

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Q6) Recently, which of the following banks has launched an app “Digital Dukaan” in partnership with Visa?
A. Axis Bank B. State Bank of India (SBI)
C. ICICI Bank D. HDFC Bank

Answer: A. Axis Bank

Q7) Recently which of the following states has announced to set up “Siksha Seva Chayan Ayog” (Education Service
Selection Commission) for the recruitment of teachers in the state?
A. Bihar B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan D. Uttarakhand

Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh

Q8) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “Gandhi: Siyasat aur Sampradaiykta”
(‘Gandhi: Politics and Communalism’)?
A. Ravish Kumar B. Rana Ayyub
C. Shekhar Gupta D. Piyush Babele

Answer: D. Piyush Babele

Q9) India will sign a weapons deal with which of the following countries to buy the Hellfire
missiles and Mark 54 anti-submarine torpedoes?
A. Russia B. France
C. USA D. Israel

Answer: C. USA

Q10) Recently, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has signed an agreement with which of the following
companies for collaboration in the media and entertainment space?
A. Amazon India B. Netflix
C. Zee5 D. Hotstar

Answer: A. Amazon India

Q11) Who amongst the following will head the 14-member committee recently set up by the Union Housing and Urban
Affairs Ministry to examine stalled real estate projects?
A. Amitabh Kant B. BVR Subrahmanyam
C. Vivek Singh D. Megha Bharadwaj

Answer: A. Amitabh Kant

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Q12) Recently, Russia's biggest oil producer Rosneft Oil Company has signed an agreement with which of the following
Indian companies to diversify India's oil grades substantially?
A. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) B. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
C. Reliance Industries Limited D. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)

Answer: D. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)

Q13) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first female umpire to officiate a men’s T20 match between
two Test-playing nations?
A. Claire Polosak B. Kim Cotton
C. Anna Harris D. Mary Waldron

Answer: B. Kim Cotton

Q14) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Warrant Officer of the UK's Royal Air Force?
A. Anita Anand B. Murugesvaran 'Subby' Subramaniam
C. Satyabrata Rai Chowdhuri D. Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti

Answer: B. Murugesvaran 'Subby' Subramaniam

Q15) Salar de Atacama, recently seen in news, is the world’s largest salt flat in which of the following countries?
A. Argentina B. Brazil
C. Peru D. Chile

Answer: D. Chile

Q16) Recently, a footage of a fish swimming more than 8km underwater, deepest fish ever recorded,
in the Izu-Ogasawara trench has been recorded. It is in which of the following oceans?
A. Indian Ocean B. Pacific Ocean
C. Atlantic Ocean D. Arctic Ocean

Answer: B. Pacific Ocean

Q17) Recently, Ron Malka has been appointed as the Executive Chairman of the Haifa Port Company (HPC). Haifa Port
is in which of the following countries?
A. Singapore B. Syria
C. UAE D. Israel

Answer: D. Israel

Q18) Recently, which of the following currencies has replaced the US dollar as the most traded currency in Russia?
A. Yuan (Renminbi) B. Indian Rupee
C. Yen D. Euro

Answer: A. Yuan (Renminbi)

Obituaries
● Justice Thottathil B Radhakrishnan, who was the acting chief justice of the Kerala High Court, and the chief
justice of four high courts, has passed away. He was 63.
○ Justice Radhakrishnan had served as a judge of the Kerala High Court from October 2004 to March
2017 and had served as the acting chief justice from May to August, 2016 and from February to March,
2017.
○ He had also served as the chief justices of Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Telangana,
and Calcutta high courts.

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Q1) What was the name of the joint military exercise which was recently conducted by the Andaman
and Nicobar Command?
A. Exercise PRAHAR B. Exercise KAVACH
C. Exercise KIRAN D. Exercise VAJRA

Answer: B. Exercise KAVACH

Q2) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the Global Trade Outlook and Statistics 2023?
A. World Bank B. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C. World Trade Organization (WTO) D. World Economic Forum (WEF)

Answer: C. World Trade Organization (WTO)

Q3) World Health Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 5th April B. 6th April
th
C. 7 April D. 8th April

Answer: C. 7th April

● Theme: “Health For All”

Q4) Recently, “Anaivarukkum IITM’ (IITM for all)” initiative has been inaugurated in which of the following states?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Kerala
C. Karnataka D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: A. Tamil Nadu

Q5) Recently, Iran has appointed an ambassador to which of the following countries for the first time since 2016?
A. Saudi Arabia B. Israel
C. UAE D. Russia

Answer: C. UAE

Q6) Recently, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has been presented the Order
of the White Eagle by which of the following countries?
A. Poland B. Germany
C. Italy D. France

Answer: A. Poland

Q7) Recently, how many Indian cricketers have been given the Marylebone Cricket
Club (MCC) “Honorary Life Membership”?
A. 3 B. 5
C. 7 D. 2

Answer: B. 5

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Q8) Recently, which of the following airports has been included in the list of the top ten busiest airports in the world,
according to Airports Council International (ACI) data?
A. Chennai International Airport B. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
C. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai D. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad

Answer: B. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

● Top Ten Busiest Airports

Q9) Recently, which of the following countries from South Asia has been elected to the UN Statistical Commission?
A. India B. Sri Lanka
C. Bangladesh D. Nepal

Answer: A. India

More Information
● Recently, India has been elected as a member of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs and the Programme
Coordinating Board of the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) of the United Nations
○ The Commission on Narcotic Drugs supervises the application of international drug control treaties,
while the Programme Coordinating Board of UNAIDS supports and provides strategic direction for an
international response to HIV/AIDS

Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has been elected as the president of the Union of European Football
Associations (UEFA)?
A. Gianni Infantino B. Aleksander Ceferin
C. Michel Platini D. Ajay Singh

Answer: B. Aleksander Ceferin

Q11) Recently, which of the following companies has launched the “Tianlong-2 rocket”?
A. Agnikul Cosmos B. Skyroot Aerospace
C. SpaceX D. Space Pioneer

Answer: D. Space Pioneer

Q12) Recently, which of the following states has been awarded as the best performing State among North-eastern states in
the implementation of e-procurement?
A. Assam B. Meghalaya
C. Tripura D. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: C. Tripura

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Q13) Recently, it was informed that Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has created a record of highest altitude and the highest
speed–achieved by any self-propelled aircraft outside of Earth. It was launched by which of the following space agencies?
A. European Space Agency B. SpaceX
C. National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) D. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Answer: C. National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA)

Q14) Recently, which of the following weightlifter from India, who has won the Commonwealth Games twice, has been
banned for four years by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)?
A. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu B. Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu
C. Reni Bala Chanu D. Purnima Pandey

Answer: B. Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu

Q15) Recently, Dante Akira Uwai has won the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024 medal design competition.
It will be held in which of the following countries?
A. South Korea B. Japan
C. China D. Taiwan

Answer: A. South Korea

Q16) Recently, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has informed that the government will invite bids for how
much amount of renewable energy capacity annually for five years?
A. 25 GW B. 50 GW
C. 75 GW D. 100 GW

Answer: B. 50 GW

Q17) Recently, Apple Inc has announced to open its first retail store in India in which of the following cities?
A. Bengaluru B. Hyderabad
C. Mumbai D. Chennai

Answer: C. Mumbai

Q18) Recently, Rs 30 crore has been approved by the Ministry of Cooperation to establish Vaikunth Mehta National
Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM) as a Centre of Excellence for Cooperative Education and Training.
It is in which of the following cities?
A. Pune B. Mumbai
C. Nagpur D. Ahmedabad

Answer: A. Pune

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Q1) Recently, which of the following states has approved the 8% interest subsidy on loans obtained
by the members of women’s self-help groups (SHGs) from “Mahila Nidhi” (women’s cooperative
fund)?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Rajasthan
C. Jharkhand D. Chhattisgarh

Answer: B. Rajasthan

Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as the President of the National Rifle Association of India
(NRAI)?
A. Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo B. Raninder Singh
C. Abhinav Bindra D. Gagan Narang

Answer: A. Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo

Q3) Recently, who amongst the following has topped the 2023 TIME100 poll?
A. Iranian Women B. Healthcare Workers
C. Lionel Messi D. Shahrukh Khan

Answer: D. Shahrukh Khan

Q4) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to launch its first operational satellite, “Taifa-1”?
A. South Sudan B. Malawi
C. Kenya D. South Africa

Answer: C. Kenya

Q5) Recently, which of the following states has launched the “CM di Yogshala” initiative?
A. Gujarat B. Punjab
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: B. Punjab

Q6) Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the Kirit Parikh panel
recommendations. It is related to which of the following?
A. Natural Gas Pricing B. Coal Pricing
C. Corporate Bond Market D. Stalled Real Estate Projects

Answer: A. Natural Gas Pricing

Q7) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced to launch a secured web-based centralised portal
named “PRAVAAH” (Platform for Regulatory Application, Validation And Authorisation)?
A. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) B. International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) D. NITI Aayog

Answer: C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

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Q8) Recently, which of the following companies has partnered with UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) to
process payments for online Aadhaar services?
A. Instamojo B. Razorpay
C. Paytm D. PhonePe

Answer: B. Razorpay

Q9) Recently, “Tropospheric Emissions Monitoring of Pollution” (TEMPO) instrument, to track air pollution, has been
launched by which of the following space agencies?
A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) B. European Space Agency
C. Japan Aerospace and Exploration Agency (JAXA) D. China National Space Administration

Answer: A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Q10) Recently, which of the following countries have set up military hotlines to manage maritime, air incidents over
disputed Senkaku Islands?
A. China-Russia B. China-Japan
C. Japan-Russia D. Philippine-China

Answer: B. China-Japan

Q11) Recently, the 5th International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2023 was held in which of
the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Hyderabad
C. Bhopal D. Shillong

Answer: A. New Delhi

● Theme: Delivering Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure: Pathways for Risk Informed Systems, Practices and
Investments

Q12) Which of the following is the only Indian city which has been included in the list of cities with the best public
transport system globally, by “Time Out”?
A. New Delhi B. Mumbai
C. Hyderabad D. Kolkata

Answer: B. Mumbai

● The world’s best cities for public transit


1. Berlin, Germany
2. Prague, Czech Republic
3. Tokyo, Japan
4. Copenhagen, Denmark
5. Stockholm, Sweden
6. Singapore
7. Hong Kong
8. Taipei, Taiwan
9. Shanghai, China
10. Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Q13) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated the Gaj Utsav 2023 at the Kaziranga National Park. It is in
which of the following states?
A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Meghalaya
C. Assam D. Tripura

Answer: C. Assam

Q14) Recently, which of the following countries has been removed from hosting the 2023 men’s Under-17 World Cup?
A. Argentina B. Indonesia
C. India D. Peru

Answer: D. Peru

Q15) According to the recent information, which of the following states has secured the highest number of Geographical
Indication (GI) tags for products in India in FY 2022-23?
A. Kerala B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: A. Kerala

Q16) Recently, “Nagaraja Thira”, a ritual Dance, was celebrated in which of the following states?
A. Telangana B. Karnataka
C. Kerala D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: C. Kerala

Q17) Recently, the residents of which of the following cities have voted to ban rental electric scooters from the streets of
their city?
A. Berlin B. Paris
C. New York D. London

Answer: B. Paris

Q18) Recently, Tamil Nadu government has announced to launch an institution mechanism “TN REACH”. It is related to
which of the following?
A. Bus Services B. Helicopter Services
C. Mid-Day Meal D. Electric Vehicles

Answer: B. Helicopter Services

● Tamil Nadu Regional Aerial Connectivity through Helicopters — TN REACH

Obituaries
● Sudhir Naik, the former Indian Cricketer, has passed away. He was 78.
○ He has played three Tests and two ODIs for India between 1974 and 1975

● Jharkhand minister Jagarnath Mahto has passed away. He was 56.


○ He is the four-time JMM MLA from Dumri in Giridih district, Jharkhand

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Q1) Recently, it was informed that Indian Rafale combat aircraft will participate in the “Exercise
Orion”. It will be hosted by the defence forces of which of the following countries?
A. Germany B. United Kingdom (Britain)
C. USA D. France

Answer: D. France

Q2) The world’s first conservation and breeding centre for the critically endangered
Asian king vulture named Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre (JCBC) is
being developed in which of the following states?
A. Bihar B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Haryana D. Kerala

Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh

Q3) Recently, President Draupadi Murmu took a sortie on the Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter jet from Tezpur Airforce station. It
is in which of the following states?
A. Assam B. Haryana
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: A. Assam

Q4) Recently, India has contributed USD 2 million to the United Nations Trust Fund in support of the African Union
Transition Mission in which of the following countries?
A. Malawi B. Somalia
C. South Sudan D. Nigeria

Answer: B. Somalia

Q5) Recently, which of the following countries has launched the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA)?
A. Nepal B. China
C. India D. South Africa

Answer: C. India

Q6) According to the recently released “Status of Tigers 2022” report, how many total numbers of tigers are there in
India?
A. 3,167 B. 2,967
C. 2,226 D. 1,706

Answer: A. 3,167

Q7) Recently, which of the following Indian companies has been awarded the Best Production/Process Development
award as a part of the Vaccine Industry Excellence (ViE) awards at the World Vaccine Congress 2023, Washington?
A. Serum Institute of India (SII) B. Bharat Biotech
C. Dr Reddy’s Laboratories D. Zydus Cadila

Answer: B. Bharat Biotech

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Q8) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the 2023 International Prize in Statistics?
A. Jahar Saha B. Arup Bose
C. Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao D. A.M. Mathai

Answer: C. Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao

Q9) Recently, Bangladesh, India, and Japan organized the connectivity event in which of the following states?
A. Assam B. Meghalaya
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Tripura

Answer: D. Tripura

Q10) World Homeopathy Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 9th April B. 10th April
th
C. 11 April D. 12th April

Answer: B. 10th April

● Theme: ‘One Health, One Family’.

Q11) Recently, India’s first solar-powered tourist boat “Sooryamshu” has been launched
in which of the following states?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Kerala
C. Karnataka D. Bihar

Answer: B. Kerala

Q12) Recently, Rs 2,600-crore Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory-


India (LIGO-India) project has been approved. It will be set up in which of the
following states?
A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat
C. Tamil Nadu D. Telangana

Answer: A. Maharashtra

Q13) Recently, the Indian Navy conducted which of the following exercises in the offshore development area off
Mumbai?
A. Prasthan B. Prahar
C. Vijay D. Prachand

Answer: A. Prasthan

Q14) Recently, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd has signed an agreement with which of the following organizations to
augment power distribution capacity in New Delhi?
A. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) B. World Bank
C. New Development bank (NDB) D. Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Answer: D. Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Q15) Which of the following cities in India will host the Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023?
A. New Delhi B. Bengaluru
C. Mumbai D. Chennai

Answer: D. Chennai

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Q16) Recently, which of the following states has launched the “Project Sanjeevani” for livestock healthcare?
A. Uttarakhand B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Jharkhand

Answer: C. Himachal Pradesh

Q17) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to officially re-join the Union of South American
Nations?
A. Brazil B. Argentina
C. Colombia D. Peru

Answer: A. Brazil

Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has won the men's singles title at the
Orleans Masters 2023?
A. Srikanth Kidambi B. Lakshya Sen
C. Priyanshu Rajawat D. Ajay Jayaram

Answer: C. Priyanshu Rajawat

Important Information
● The Geographical Indication (GI) tag has been given to 33 new products
from different states, including Bihar (1), Uttar Pradesh (10), Madhya Pradesh
(1),Chhattisgarh (1), and Tamil Nadu (11), as well as the Union Territories
(UT) of Ladakh (1)and Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) (8).
○ With inclusion of further 33 goods on 31 March 2023, the total
number of GI Tags of India has risen to 465.

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Q1) Recently, Dr Poornima Advani has passed away. She was the former Chairperson of which of the
following organizations?
A. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) B. NITI Aayog
C. National Commission for Women (NCW) D. National Commission for Minorities

Answer: C. National Commission for Women (NCW)

Q2) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched the “Vibrant Villages Programme” (VVP) in Kibithoo
village, Arunachal Pradesh. Vibrant Villages Programme is being implemented in total how many states and union
territories?
A. 4 B. 5
C. 6 D. 3

Answer: B. 5

Q3) “Raccoon Stealer”, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?
A. Cryptocurrency B. Malware
C. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) D. Cruise Missile

Answer: B. Malware

Q4) Recently, which of the following countries has launched the Overseas Security Assistance (OSA) programme to help
nations strengthen their defences?
A. USA B. Germany
C. Japan D. France

Answer: C. Japan

Q5) Recently, scientists have discovered “BH1” and “Gaia BH2”. They are related to which of the following?
A. Black Holes B. Dwarf Planets
C. Asteroids D. Natural Satellites

Answer: A. Black Holes

Q6) Recently, which of the following organizations has released a working paper titled “Stacking up the Benefits Lessons
from India’s Digital Journey”?
A. World Bank B. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C. World Trade Organization (WTO) D. World Economic Forum (WEF)

Answer: B. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Q7) Recently, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 2023 Spring Meetings. It is organized by which
of the following organizations?
A. World Economic Forum (WEF) B. World Trade Organization (WTO)
C. World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) D. Asian Development bank (ADB) and New
` Development Bank (NDB)

Answer: C. World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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Q8) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has flagged off Rajasthan's first Vande Bharat Express. It will connect which of the
following cities?
A. Ajmer-Delhi B. Udaipur-Delhi
C. Jaisalmer-Delhi D. Jodhpur-Delhi

Answer: A. Ajmer-Delhi

Q9) Under the Genome India Project (GIP), recently seen in news, India aims
to sequence how many genomes by the end of the year 2023?
A. 1000 B. 10,000
C. 1,00,000 D. 100

Answer: B. 10,000

Q10) Recently, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has released the new edition of the
Constitution of India in which of the following languages?
A. Sindhi B. Dogri
C. Maithili D. Santhali

Answer: B. Dogri

Q11) Recently, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with which of the following
institutions to develop a touchless biometric capture system?
A. IIT, Bombay B. IIT, Madras
C. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru D. IIT, Kanpur

Answer: A. IIT, Bombay

Q12) Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has recognised which of the following political parties as a
national party?
A. Trinamool Congress (TMC) B. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
C. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) D. Communist Party of India (CPI)

Answer: C. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Q13) Recently, State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) report for 2021-22 has been released by which of the following
organizations?
A. NITI Aayog B. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
C. Observer Research Foundation (ORF) D. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

Answer: B. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

Q14) Recently, Vietnam and which of the following countries have signed a joint declaration of intent to establish a
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)?
A. India B. UAE
C. Australia D. USA

Answer: B. UAE

Q15) Recently, who amongst the following have won the World Chess Armageddon Asia & Oceania 2023, Berlin,
Germany?
A. D Gukesh B. Pranav V
C. Himanshu Sharma D. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa

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Answer: A. D Gukesh

Q16) Recently, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has announced to develop total how many
ports as hydrogen hubs as part of the Maritime India Vision 2030?
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4

Answer: C. 3

1. Paradip Port in Odisha


2. Deendayal Port in Gujarat,
3. V.O.Chidambaranar Port in Tamil Nadu

Q17) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “Transforming the Steel Frame:
Promise and Paradox of Civil Service Reform”?
A. Ajit Doval B. Kiran Bedi
C. Vinod Rai D. Anshul Sharma

Answer: C. Vinod Rai

Q18) National Safe Motherhood Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 10th April B. 11th April
th
C. 12 April D. 9th April

Answer: B. 11th April

Obituaries
● Jalabala Vaidya, a renowned theatre artist and co-founder of Delhi’s Akshara Theatre, passed away at the age
of 86
○ She started her career in theatre with “Full Circle” in 1968 and went on to co-found Akshara Nati.

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Q1) Recently, the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has launched the “Tulsi Ghat Restoration
Project” of Varanasi, in which of the following countries?
A. Uganda B. Mozambique
C. Kenya D. Egypt

Answer: A. Uganda

Q2) Recently, which of the following states has announced the launch of the “Sukh-Ashraya Yojana”?
A. Uttarakhand B. Sikkim
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Punjab

Answer: C. Himachal Pradesh

Q3) India's first 3D-printed post office is being constructed in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Bengaluru
C. Hyderabad D. Agra

Answer: B. Bengaluru

Q4) In recent months, which of the following countries has emerged as the largest supplier of crude oil to India?
A. Iraq B. Saudi Arabia
C. UAE D. Russia

Answer: D. Russia

Q5) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Valour Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 9th April B. 10th April
C. 11th April D. 12th April

Answer: A. 9th April

Q6) Recently, which of the following countries has announced the successful test of “Haeil-2 Unmanned Underwater
Nuclear Attack Boat”?
A. Israel B. China
C. Pakistan D. North Korea

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Q7) According to the recently released 5th cycle of Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE), which of the following
is the best maintained tiger reserve in the country?
A. Periyar Tiger Reserve B. Satpura Tiger Reserve
C. Bandipur Tiger Reserve D. Nagarhole Tiger Reserve

Answer: A. Periyar Tiger Reserve

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Q8) The International Day of Human Space Flight is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 11th April B. 12th April
C. 13th April D. 10th April

Answer: B. 12th April

Q9) Recently, National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has announced that the Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary will
soon be notified as a tiger reserve. It is in which of the following states?
A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Nagaland
C. Sikkim D. Manipur

Answer: A. Arunachal Pradesh

Q10) Recently, which of the following space agencies has announced to launch the JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE)
mission?
A. European Space Agency B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
C. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) D. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Answer: A. European Space Agency

Q11) Recently, it was informed that the foundation for the Greenfield Bhogapuram International airport will be laid in
which of the following states?
A. Telangana B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Karnataka D. Odisha

Answer: B. Andhra Pradesh

Q12) Recently, it was informed that India will participate in the International exercise named “Iniochos-2023”. It will be
held in which of the following countries?
A. Greece B. Italy
C. France D. Austria

Answer: A. Greece

Q13) Recently, which of the following states has announced to celebrate 28th May, the birth anniversary of Vinayak D.
Savarkar, as the “Swatantryaveer Gaurav Day”?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra

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Answer: D. Maharashtra

Q14) Recently, which of the following states/union territories has announced to organise the “Baisakhi Mahotsav 2023”
to celebrate Dogra culture and heritage?
A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Ladakh
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Uttarakhand

Answer: A. Jammu and Kashmir

Q15) Recently, Union defence minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the International Conference on Defence Finance &
Economics in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Hyderabad
C. New Delhi D. Chennai

Answer: C. New Delhi

Q16) Which of the following states has the highest utilization-to-released fund ratio of Members of Parliament Local
Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds in the fiscal year 2022-23?
A. Gujarat B. Jharkhand
C. Karnataka D. Kerala

Answer: A. Gujarat

Q17) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the All India Institute of Medical
Sciences (AIIMS) in which of the following cities?
A. Shillong B. Guwahati
C. Kohima D. Itanagar

Answer: B. Guwahati

Q18) Recently, which of the following countries has launched the military drills
under “Operation Joint Sword”?
A. Taiwan B. China
C. North Korea D. Russia

Answer: B. China

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Q1) Recently, which of the following states has increased the number of beneficiaries from 15
thousand to 30 thousand under the Mukhyamantri Anuprati Coaching Scheme?
A. Rajasthan B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: A. Rajasthan

Q2) The Asian Hockey Men’s Championship 2023 will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Rourkela B. Bhubaneshwar
C. New Delhi D. Chennai

Answer: D. Chennai

Q3) Recently, Twitter Inc has been merged with which of the following companies?
A. PayPal B. X Corp.
C. Tesla D. SpaceX

Answer: B. X Corp.

Q4) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced to launch a special project called “The Language
Friendship Bridge”?
A. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) B. Lalit Kala Academy
C. Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) D. National Gallery of Modern art (NGMA)

Answer: C. Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Q5) Recently, which of the following countries has unveiled car-launched


suicide drone “Meraj-532”?
A. Iran B. Russia
C. Ukraine D. India

Answer: A. Iran

Q6) Recently, 25th anniversary of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement was observed. It is related to which of the following
regions?
A. Israel-Palestine B. Iraq-Syria
C. Northern Ireland D. Afghanistan

Answer: C. Northern Ireland

Q7) Recently, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated the Peerah-Kunfer Tunnel in which of the following
states/union territories?
A. Ladakh B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Himachal Pradesh

Answer: C. Jammu and Kashmir

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Q8) Recently, the Unified Portal of the Central Bureau of Narcotics has been launched. It comes under the administrative
control of which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Defence D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Answer: A. Ministry of Finance

Q9) Recently, a new species “Amolops siju” has been discovered. It belongs to which of the
following species?
A. Frog B. Butterfly
C. Snake D. Bat

Answer: A. Frog

Q10) Recently, it was informed that the Stand up India scheme has been extended up to the year 2025. It is an initiative
by which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Answer: B. Ministry of Finance

Q11) Recently, which of the following states has passed the Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill?
A. Kerala B. Goa
C. Telangana D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: D. Tamil Nadu

Q12) Recently, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana has completed 8 years. It was launched by which of the following
ministries?
A. Ministry of Tribal Affairs B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Answer: B. Ministry of Finance

Q13) Recently, Naresh Gupta has passed away. He was the former chief electoral officer (CEO) of which of the following
states?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Kerala
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Bihar

Answer: A. Tamil Nadu

Q14) Recently, which of the following companies has launched India’s first ever Real Estate Investment Trusts (Reits)
and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) Index?
A. BSE Limited B. India International Exchange
C. NSE Indices Limited D. OTC Exchange of India

Answer: C. NSE Indices Limited

Q15) Recently, which of the following union ministries has notified the rules for online gaming under the the Information
Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021?
A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

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Answer: D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Q16) Recently, for the first time, a human got infected by “Chondrostereum purpureum”. It is
a type of which of the following?
A. Virus B. Bacteria
C. Parasite D. Fungus

Answer: D. Fungus

Q17) Recently, Keshub Mahindra, India's oldest billionaire has passed away. He was the chairman emeritus of which of
the following companies?
A. TATA Sons Private Limited B. Mahindra & Mahindra Group
C. Reliance Industries Limited D. Aditya Birla Group

Answer: B. Mahindra & Mahindra Group

Q18) Ganga Pushkaralu festival, recently seen in news, is held once in how many years?
A. 4 years B. 8 years
C. 12 years D. 16 years

Answer: C. 12 years

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Q1) Recently, National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has named its first
semi-high-speed regional rail services as which of the following?
A. NCRX B. RAPIDX
C. NCRExpress D. RRTSExpress

Answer: B. RAPIDX

Q2) Recently, Gond Paintings of which of the following states has received the GI Tag?
A. Odisha B. Jharkhand
C. Chhattisgarh D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: D. Madhya Pradesh

Q3) Recently, Sharbati Wheat of which of the following countries has received the GI tag?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Punjab
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Haryana

Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh

● More Information
○ Recently, five Madhya Pradesh handicraft products have received
Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
○ These are Gond (tribal) paintings of Dindori, carpets of Gwalior,
Batik print of Ujjain, Jabalpur’s Bhedaghat stone craft and
Balaghat’s Waraseoni saris.
○ Besides, Sundarja mangoes of Rewa district and gazak (a kind of
sweet) of Morena have also been extended the GI tag

Q4) International Day for Street Children is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 11th April B. 12th April
C. 13th April D. 14th April

Answer: B. 12th April

Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Chief Justice of Tripura High Court?
A. Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh B. Justice T Amarnath Goud
C. Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad D. Justice Deepak Roshan

Answer: A. Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh

Q6) Recently, which of the following institutions has signed an agreement with the Indian Navy to develop secure
maritime communications using quantum technologies?
A. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research B. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
C. IIT, Madras D. Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru

Answer: D. Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru

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Q7) Recently, Crypto exchange Bitfinex has become the first crypto firm to get an official licence from which of the
following countries?
A. El Salvador B. Panama
C. Mexico D. Singapore

Answer: A. El Salvador

Q8) Recently, it was informed that an Indian built INS Tarmugli will be transferred to which of the following countries?
A. Sri Lanka B. Maldives
C. Bangladesh D. Mauritius

Answer: B. Maldives

Q9) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced the framework for acceptance of Green Deposits?
A. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) B. NITI Aayog
C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) D. Indian Banks Association (IBA)

Answer: C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Q10) Recently, the United States of America (USA) and which of the following countries have launched the combat
exercises “Balikatan drills”?
A. Taiwan B. South Korea
C. Philippines D. Malaysia

Answer: C. Philippines

Q11) Recently, the birth anniversary of Mahatama Jyotirao (Jyotiba) Govindrao Phule was observed on 11th April. He has
established which of the following organizations?
A. Atmiya Sabha B. Satyashodhak Samaj
C. Arya Samaj D. Brahmo Samaj

Answer: B. Satyashodhak Samaj

Q12) Recently, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Young Authors’ Conference 2023 was held in which of the
following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Ahmedabad
C. Bhopal D. Mumbai

Answer: A. New Delhi

● Theme: Civilizational Dialogue amongst the SCO member nations – Perspectives from Young Scholars’

Q13) Recently, which of the following has become first public sector bank in India to offer inbound cross-border bill
payments through Bharat Bill Payment Service (BBPS) for Indians based in Oman?
A. State Bank of India (SBI) B. Punjab National Bank (PNB)
C. Bank of Baroda (BoB) D. Canara Bank

Answer: D. Canara Bank

Q14) Recently, which of the following states has announced to launch a new scheme “Mukhyamantri Vidhwa Evam Ekal
Nari Awas Yojna”?
A. Uttarakhand B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Haryana D. Uttar Pradesh

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Answer: B. Himachal Pradesh

Q15) Recently, for the first-time photographic evidence of tigers has been recorded from the Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary.
It is in which of the following states?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Bihar
C. West Bengal D. Jharkhand

Answer: A. Uttar Pradesh

Q16) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) celebrates its foundation day on which of the following days every
year?
A. 12th April B. 13th April
C. 14th April D. 15th April

Answer: A. 12th April

Q17) Recently, a woman from which of the following countries has become the first person in the world to die from the
H3N8 bird flu strain?
A. China B. Japan
C. India D. France

Answer: A. China

Q18) What is the rank of India in the recently released 2023 AI Index Report by the Stanford University in terms of
investments received by startups?
A. 3rd B. 5th
C. 7th D. 9th

Answer: B. 5th

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Q1) Recently, which of the following states has launched the “A-HELP” (Accredited Agent for
Health and Extension of Livestock Production) programme?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand D. Haryana

Answer: C. Uttarakhand

Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has received the “Business Leader of the Decade Award” at All India
Management Association's (AIMA) 13th Managing India Awards?
A. Mukesh Ambani B. Gautam Adani
C. T.V. Narendran D. Kumar Mangalam Birla

Answer: D. Kumar Mangalam Birla

Q3) Recently, the Cumbum grapes of which of the following states has received
the GI tag?
A. Kerala B. Karnataka
C. Goa D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: D. Tamil Nadu

● Additionally, Malai Poondu from Kodaikanal, Srivilliputtur Palkova


and Palani Panchamirtham have also been awarded the GI tag

Q4) Recently, which of the following countries has commissioned its first aircraft
carrier “TCG Anadolu”?
A. Turkiye B. Indonesia
C. Israel D. Italy

Answer: A. Turkiye

Q5) Recently, which of the following states has approved the inclusion of transgenders in the list of Other Backward
Classes (OBC)?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Punjab D. Odisha

Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh

Q6) World Chagas Disease Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 12th April B. 13th April
th
C. 14 April D. 15th April

Answer: C. 14th April

● Theme: Time to integrate Chagas disease into primary health care

Q7) Recently, it was informed that India will host the Global Buddhist Summit 2023 in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Bengaluru
C. Bodhgaya D. Varanasi

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● Theme: Responses to Contemporary Challenges from Philosophy to Praxis

Q8) Ministry of Tourism will organise the 4th event of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Millets Food
Festival 2023 in which of the following cities?
A. Bengaluru B. Hyderabad
C. Mumbai D. Bhopal

Answer: C. Mumbai

Q9) Recently, which of the following companies has been given the status of Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector
Enterprise (CPSE)?
A. AFC India Limited B. BrahMos Aerospace
C. Fertilizer Corporation of India D. Solar Energy Corporation of India

Answer: D. Solar Energy Corporation of India

Q10) Recently, India’s first underwater metro’s trial run was conducted in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Kolkata
C. Chennai D. Bengaluru

Answer: B. Kolkata

Q11) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the 2022 “Maharashtra Bhushan” award?
A. Kranti Shah B. Shabbir Sayyad
C. Appasaheb Dharmadhikari D. Sindhutai Sapkal

Answer: C. Appasaheb Dharmadhikari

Q12) Recently, the Indian government has launched the Animal Health System Support for One Health (AHSSOH) in
association with which of the following organizations?
A. International Monetary Fund (IMF) B. World Health Organization (WHO)
C. World Bank D. Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Answer: C. World Bank

Q13) Recently, it was informed that Rashid Rover, onboard the HAKUTO-R Mission 1 Lunar Lander, is scheduled to
land on the Moon in April 2023. Rashid Rover was launched by which of the following countries?
A. UAE B. Oman
C. Saudi Arabia D. Qatar

Answer: A. UAE

Q14) Recently, which of the following companies has emerged as the strongest tyre brand in the world, according to a
report by Brand Finance?
A. Michelin B. MRF
C. Good Year D. Bridgestone

Answer: A. Michelin

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Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March 2023?
A. Shubman Gill B. Mohammed Siraj
C. Litton Das D. Shakib Al Hasan

Answer: D. Shakib Al Hasan

● Rwanda’s Henriette Ishimwe has won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for March 2023

Q16) Which of the following countries has topped the recently released list of the “most criminal
countries” by World of Statistics?
A. Venezuela B. Papua New Guinea
C. Afghanistan D. South Africa

Answer: A. Venezuela

Q17) Recently, which of the following has become the first country to approve the malaria vaccine
“R21/Matrix-M”, developed by University of Oxford?
A. Malawi B. Ghana
C. South Africa D. India

Answer: B. Ghana

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Q18) Recently, 125-feet-tall bronze statue of Dr B R Ambedkar has been inaugurated in which of the following states?
A. Telangana B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Maharashtra D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: A. Telangana

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16th April by Dr. Gaurav Garg

Q1) Recently, India has signed a MoU with which of the following organizations for providing
humanitarian food assistance of 10,000 tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan?
A. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) B. World Food Programme (WFP)
C. World Bank D. World Economic Forum (WEF)

Answer: B. World Food Programme (WFP)

Q2) Recently, Qatar and which of the following countries have announced to resume their diplomatic ties?
A. Bahrain B. Israel
C. Iran D. Turkiye

Answer: A. Bahrain

Q3) Recently, the 39th Siachen Day 2023 was observed on which of the following days?
A. 12th April B. 13th April
th
C. 14 April D. 15th April

Answer: B. 13th April

Q4) Recently, Authoor betel leaves (vetrilai) from which of the following states has
received the GI Tag?
A. Kerala B. Karnataka
C. Telangana D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: D. Tamil Nadu

Q5) Recently, which of the following banks has signed an agreement with the Export Import Bank of Korea for a $300
million line of credit?
A. Axis Bank B. ICICI Bank
C. HDFC Bank D. Canara Bank

Answer: C. HDFC Bank

Q6) Recently, a severe tropical cyclone “Cyclone Ilsa” has hit which of the following countries?
A. Indonesia B. Pakistan
C. South Africa D. Australia

Answer: D. Australia

Q7) Who amongst the following is the author of the recently released book “In Pursuit of Peace:
India-Pakistan Relations Under Six Prime Ministers”?
A. Mira Seth B. Satinder Kumar Lambah
C. Prashant Pise D. Sanjeev Singla

Answer: B. Satinder Kumar Lambah

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Q8) Recently, Japan, India and France have announced a common platform for talks among bilateral creditors to
coordinate restructuring of debt of which of the following countries?
A. Sri Lanka B. Bangladesh
C. Pakistan D. Vietnam

Answer: A. Sri Lanka

Q9) According to the recently released Business Environment Rankings 2023 (2nd Quarter) by the Economist Intelligence
Unit (EIU), which of the following countries has the world’s best business environment?
A. India B. Singapore
C. Canada D. Denmark

Answer: B. Singapore

Q10) Recently, which of the following states has introduced vacant land tax for assets registration?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan D. Maharashtra

Answer: D. Maharashtra

Q11) Recently, which of the following states has announced to establish a “Directorate of Paribar”?
A. Odisha B. Kerala
C. Telangana D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: A. Odisha

Q12) Recently seen in news, Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa are the moons of which of the following planets?
A. Mercury B. Venus
C. Mars D. Jupiter

Answer: D. Jupiter

Q13) Recently, Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury, a public health activist and freedom fighter, has passed away. He was from
which of the following countries?
A. Bangladesh B. Afghanistan
C. Iran D. UAE

Answer: A. Bangladesh

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Q14) Recently, “Melolontha arunachalensis” and “Melolontha lachugensis” have been
discovered. They belong to which of the following species?
A. Butterfly B. Frog
C. Beetles D. Bat

Answer: C. Beetles

Q15) World Voice Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 14th April B. 15th April
C. 16th April D. 17th April

Answer: C. 16th April

● Theme: One world, many voices

Q16) Recently, Justice Battu Devanand has been appointed as an additional judge of which of the following High Courts?
A. Andhra Pradesh High Court B. Madras High Court
C. Kerala High Court D. Telangana High Court

Answer: B. Madras High Court

Q17) Recently, which of the following companies has unveiled an indigenously designed NavIC chip?
A. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) B. Chipspirit
C. Tracto Design Automation D. Elena Geo Systems

Answer: D. Elena Geo Systems

Q18) Recently, Uttara Baokar has passed away. She was related to which of the following?
A. Cricket B. Theatre
C. Space Scientist D. Badminton

Answer: B. Theatre

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Q1) Recently, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has launched the Singara Chennai Card (National
Common Mobility Card) in collaborating with which of the following banks?
A. Punjab National Bank (PNB) B. Canara Bank
C. State Bank of India (SBI) D. Bank of Baroda (BoB)

Answer: C. State Bank of India (SBI)

Q2) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched the “Mission 50K-EV4ECO”?
A. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) B. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) D. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

Answer: B. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)

Q3) National Fire Service Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 14th April B. 15th April
th
C. 16 April D. 17th April

Answer: A. 14th April

● Theme: Learn Fire Safety, Increase Productivity

Q4) Recently, which of the following countries has emerged as the India's biggest trading partner in 2022-23?
A. USA B. China
C. UAE D. Saudi Arabia

Answer: A. USA

Q5) Recently, it was informed that the Indian women's team will participate in the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's Asia
and Oceania Championship. It will be held in which of the following countries?
A. China B. Japan
C. Russia D. Thailand

Answer: D. Thailand

Q6) Recently, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar has inaugurated the Buzi Bridge in which of the following
countries?
A. Kenya B. Mozambique
C. Madagascar D. Mauritius

Answer: B. Mozambique

Q7) Recently, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a MoU with which of the following Tiger
Reserves for FASTag-based payments at forest entry points?
A. Panna Tiger Reserve B. Periyar Tiger Reserve
C. Kanha Tiger Reserve D. Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve

Answer: D. Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve

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Q8) Recently, the 75th anniversary of the formation of Himachal Pradesh was celebrated on which of the following days?
A. 15th April B. 16th April
C. 17th April D. 18th April

Answer: A. 15th April

Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been crowned as the Femina Miss India 2023?
A. Shreya Poonja B. Anjali Sharma
C. Nandini Gupta D. Thounaojam Strela

Answer: C. Nandini Gupta

Q10) According to a recent report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), who amongst the following is the
wealthiest Chief Minister in India?
A. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy B. Pema Khandu
C. Naveen Patnaik D. Mamata Banerjee

Answer: A. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

Q11) Save the Elephant Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 14th April B. 15th April
C. 16th April D. 17th April

Answer: C. 16th April

● Theme: Safeguarding Elephant Habitats for a Sustainable Tomorrow

Q12) Recently, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has partnered with which of the following ministries to
promote innovation in the agricultural sector?
A. Ministry of Rural Development B. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Answer: B. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Q13) Recently, which of the following countries has become a founding member of the International Big Cats Alliance
initiated by India?
A. Bhutan B. Nepal
C. Myanmar D. Russia

Answer: B. Nepal

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Q14) Recently, the Bharat Gaurav Tourist train on Ambedkar Circuit was flagged off from which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Mumbai
C. Mhow D. Gaya

Answer: A. New Delhi

Q15) Recently, which of the following has become the first Indian company to have over 50 lakh shareholders?
A. Reliance Industries Limited B. Tata Power
C. TCS D. Yes Bank

Answer: D. Yes Bank

Q16) Recently, Indian Railways has completed how many years of its operation?
A. 150 Years B. 170 Years
C. 175 Years D. 200 Years

Answer: B. 170 Years

Q17) Recently, who amongst the following from India have been included in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential
People of 2023?
A. Narendra Modi and Amit Shah B. Shahrukh Khan and SS Rajamouli
C. Akshay Kumar and Ajit Doval D. S. Jaishankar and Shahrukh Khan

Answer: B. Shahrukh Khan and SS Rajamouli

Q18) Who amongst the following are the authors of the “The Great Bank Robbery: NPAs, Scams and the Future of
Regulation”?
A. Raghuram Rajan and Viral Acharya B. Kaushik Basu and Montek Singh Ahluwalia
C. Pattabhi Ram and Sabyasachee Dash D. Ram Upendra Das and Bibek Debroy

Answer: C. Pattabhi Ram and Sabyasachee Dash

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Q1) World Hemophilia Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 16th April B. 17th April
th
C. 18 April D. 19th April

Answer: B. 17th April

● Theme: Access for All: Partnership, Policy, Progress – Engaging Governments to Integrate Inherited Bleeding
Disorders into National Policy”

Q2) Recently, it was informed that PM Narendra Modi will flag off Kerala's first Vande Bharat Express train. It will run
between which of the following cities?
A. Kottayam-Mallapuram B. Thrissur-Kochi
C. Kollam-Kozhikode D. Thiruvananthapuram-Kannur

Answer: D. Thiruvananthapuram-Kannur

● Vande Bharat Express Trains Full List: Routes


1. New Delhi - Varanasi Vande Bharat Express
2. New Delhi - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express
3. Mumbai Central - Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express
4. New Delhi - Amb Andaura (Una) Vande Bharat Express
5. Chennai-Mysuru Vande Bharat Express
6. Bilaspur - Nagpur Vande Bharat Express
7. Howrah - New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express
8. Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express
9. Mumbai- Solapur Vande Bharat Express
10. Mumbai- Shirdi Vande Bharat Express
11. Hazrat Nizamuddin - Rani Kamlapati (Bhopal) Vande Bharat Express
12. Secunderabad - Tirupati Vande Bharat Express
13. Chennai - Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express
14. Delhi - Ajmer Vande Bharat Express

Q3) Recently, Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) of which of the following space agencies
has released the image of the Crab Nebula?
A. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) B. European Space Agency
C. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) D. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Answer: D. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Q4) Recently, the G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) was held in which of the following cities?
A. Varanasi B. Haridwar
C. Bhopal D. Chandigarh

Answer: A. Varanasi

● Theme: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems for Healthy People and Planet

● More Information
○ Additionally, the meeting featured the MAHARISHI Initiative, which stands for Millets And OtHer
Ancient Grains International ReSearcH Initiative.

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○ This initiative aims to promote research and awareness about agro-biodiversity, food security, and
nutrition in line with the International Year of Millets 2023.

Q5) Recently, the Digital Currency Monetary Authority (DCMA) and which of the following organizations has
announced the launch of the Universal Monetary Unit (UMU) “Unicoin”?
A. World Bank B. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C. Asian Development Bank (ADB) D. Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

Answer: B. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Q6) Recently, the Tamil Nadu government has chosen which of the following companies as a consultant for the financial
and operational analysis of 50 selected Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in the State?
A. Deloitte B. KPMG
C. PWC D. Ernst and Young (E&Y)

Answer: D. Ernst and Young (E&Y)

Q7) Recently, it was informed that NISAR satellite will also map the most earthquake-prone regions in the Himalayas. It
is a joint project between the space agencies of which of the following countries?
A. India-USA B. China-Japan
C. USA-Italy D. India-China

Answer: A. India-USA

Q8) Recently, five new species named “Litoria daraiensis, Litoria gracilis, Litoria
haematogaster, Litoria lisae and Litoria naispela” have been discovered. They belong
to which of the following species?
A. Butterfly B. Frog
C. Bat D. Fish

Answer: B. Frog

Q9) Recently, which of the following states has decided to implement the State Millet
Mission Scheme?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Telangana D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: A. Madhya Pradesh

Q10) Recently, which of the following ministries has added a new feature to its e-prosecution portal to ensure the timely
disposal of criminal cases and fix the accountability of government lawyers?
A. Ministry of Law and Justice B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Answer: B. Ministry of Home Affairs

Q11) Recently, Aman Sehrawat has won India’s first gold medal at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2023. It was held
in which of the following countries?
A. China B. Japan
C. India D. Kazakhstan

Answer: D. Kazakhstan

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● Indian women wrestlers finished the Asian Championships 2023 with seven medals, including two silver and
five bronze and finished 3rd in the Women’s Teams Ranking.
○ Antim Panghal won silver in the 53-kg category. Nisha Dahiya also claimed silver in the 68-kg
category.Anshu Malik, Sonam Malik, Manisha, and Reetika bagged bronze medals.
● At last year’s Asian championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Indian women wrestlers won five medals – two
silvers and three bronze.

Q12) Recently, Europe's largest nuclear reactor Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) has started regular output. It is in which of the
following countries?
A. Sweden B. Poland
C. Finland D. Germany

Answer: C. Finland

Q13) Recently, the Global Conference on Compressed Biogas 2023 was organized in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Ahmedabad
C. Hyderabad D. Lucknow

Answer: A. New Delhi

Q14) April 15 is celebrated as World Art Day every year to commemorate Birth Anniversary of who amongst the
following?
A. Raphael B. Pablo Picasso
C. Leonardo Da Vinci D. Vincent Van Gogh

Answer: C. Leonardo Da Vinci

Q15) Uttaramerur inscription, recently seen in news, is in which of the following present
day states?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Kerala
C. Telangana D. Maharashtra

Answer: A. Tamil Nadu

Q16) Recently, the largest DRDO Industry Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) has been inaugurated in which of
the following institutions?
A. IIT, Madras B. IIT, Kanpur
C. IIT, Roorkee D. IIT, Hyderabad

Answer: D. IIT, Hyderabad

Q17) Recently, India hosted the first meeting of the India-Central Asia Joint Working Group on Chabahar in which of the
following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Mumbai
C. Ahmedabad D. Kochi

Answer: B. Mumbai

Q18) Recently, the Indian Coast Guard has conducted the Regional Pollution Response Exercise (RPREX-2023) at which
of the following places?
A. Mumbai, Maharashtra B. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
C. Kochi, Kerala D. Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

Answer: D. Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

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Q1) Recently, Gamosa of which of the following states has received the Geographical Indication
Registration Certificate?
A. Odisha B. West Bengal
C. Assam D. Bihar

Answer: C. Assam

Q2) Recently, which of the following countries has been appointed as the chair of the Finance Ministers Working Group
for a Commonwealth Call for Reform of the Global Financial Architecture?
A. India B. Nigeria
C. United Kingdom (Britain) D. Australia

Answer: A. India

Q3) Recently, the “Saurashtra Tamil Sangam” program has been inaugurated at which of the following places?
A. Chennai, Tamil Nadu B. Somnath, Gujarat
C. Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu D. Porbandar, Gujarat

Answer: B. Somnath, Gujarat

Q4) World Heritage Day (International Day for Monuments and Sites) is celebrated on which of the following days every
year?
A. 17th April B. 18th April
th
C. 19 April D. 20th April

Answer: B. 18th April

● Theme: Heritage Changes

Q5) Recently, it was informed that India will acquire 250 more Pralay ballistic missiles. It has been developed by which
of the following organizations?
A. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) B. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
C. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) D. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

Answer: D. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

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Q6) Recently, which of the following institutions has developed an screening device “ARTSENS” for early screening for
cardiovascular diseases?
A. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru B. IIT, Madras
C. IIT, Kanpur D. Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru

Answer: B. IIT, Madras

Q7) Recently, which of the following countries has launched its first satellite dedicated to measuring precipitation,
especially heavy rainfalls “Fengyun-3G”?
A. Japan B. South Korea
C. China D. North Korea

Answer: C. China

Q8) Recently, a new species “Garra laishrami” has been discovered. It belongs to which
of the following species?
A. Fish B. Frog
C. Butterfly D. Crab

Answer: A. Fish

Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been selected for the Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2023?
A. Bibek Debroy B. Sanjeev Sanyal
C. Dr Manmohan Singh D. Utsa Patnaik

Answer: D. Utsa Patnaik

Q10) Recently, the Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has launched which of the following portal to help in connecting
and identifying potential young start-ups across the country?
A. SAMARTH Portal B. YUVA Portal
C. KALAM Portal D. AGNI Portal

Answer: B. YUVA Portal

Q11) Coco islands, recently seen in news, is in which of the following countries?
A. Myanmar B. Bangladesh
C. Indonesia D. Philippines

Answer: A. Myanmar

Q12) What is the name of the rural mental health programme which has been recently launched by the National Institute
of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) and NGO Ashraya Hastha Trust (AHT)?
A. NAMASTE B. NIDAAN
C. KHUSHI D. NAMAN

Answer: D. NAMAN

● “NAMAN” (NIMHANS-AHT Comprehensive Mental-Health Action Program for Rural Communities)

Q13) Recently, Virginia Norwood has passed away. She was related to which of the following?
A. Cricket B. Football
C. Space Science D. Theatre

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Q14) Ministry of Panchayati Raj will be celebrating the National Panchayat Awards Week during 17th – 21st April, 2023.
National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 21st April B. 22nd April
C. 23rd April D. 24th April

Answer: D. 24th April

● Theme: “Panchayaton ke Sankalpon ki Siddhi ka Utsav” (पंचायतों के संक ों की िस का उ व)

● More Information
○ The app Gram Sabha NIRNAY would also be launched during the National Panchayat Awards Week
17th – 21st April, 2023
○ The new mobile application GS NIRNAY, National Initiative for Rural India to Navigate, InnovAte and
Resolve PanchaYat decisions has been developed to record and upload Gram Sabha proceedings open
for public view.

● National Panchayat Awards 2023

Q15) Recently, Indian women high jumper Shaili Singh has qualified for the Asian Games 2022. It will be held in which
of the following countries?
A. China B. Japan
C. South Korea D. Singapore

Answer: A. China

More Information
● Vedaant Madhavan has won 5 golds for India ( 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, and 1500m) with 2 Personal Bests at
the Malaysian invitational age group championships, 2023 in Kuala Lumpur

Q16) Recently, the first Indigenous woman to represent Australia in sport Aunty Faith Thomas has passed away aged 90.
She was associated with which of the following sports?
A. Badminton B. Football
C. Tennis D. Cricket

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Q17) Recently, the launch of the tallest and most powerful launch vehicle ever built “Starship” has been postponed. It has
been developed by which of the following space agencies?
A. SpaceX B. Skyroot Aerospace
C. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) D. Agnikul Cosmos

Answer: A. SpaceX

● More Information
○ SpaceX’s commercial resupply services will transport tomatoes grown on the Vegetable Production
System (Veggie) aboard the International Space Station (ISS) back to Earth.
■ These tomatoes were grown as part of the Veg-05 experiment, which probed the impact of light
quality and fertilizer on fruit production, microbiological safety, and nutritional value.
■ The Veggie system is a plant growth unit aboard the ISS

Q18) Recently, which of the following Indian institutions has developed a low-cost DSLR camera setup “CL-Flam”?
A. IIT, Roorkee B. IIT, Kanpur
C. IIT, Indore D. IIT, Delhi

Answer: C. IIT, Indore

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Q1) Recently, the first look of the film “800” was released. It is a biopic on which of the following
former cricketers?
A. Shane Warne B. R. Ashwin
C. Muthaiah Muralitharan D. Anil Kumble

Answer: C. Muthaiah Muralitharan

Q2) Recently, which of the following has become the first state in the country to prepare a water budget?
A. Kerala B. Telangana
C. Maharashtra D. Rajasthan

Answer: A. Kerala

Q3) Recently, which of the following states has renamed the proposed Bhavanapadu port as Mulapeta port?
A. Odisha B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: B. Andhra Pradesh

Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has been presented with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman?
A. Raj Subramaniam B. Ajay Banga
C. Raghuram Rajan D. Gita Gopinath

Answer: A. Raj Subramaniam

Q5) World Liver Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 18th April B. 19th April
C. 20th April D. 21st April

Answer: B. 19th April

● Theme: Be vigilant, do a regular liver check-up, fatty liver can affect anyone

Q6) Recently, the first mangrove pitta bird census was conducted in which of the
following states?
A. West Bengal B. Gujarat
C. Tamil Nadu D. Odisha

Answer: D. Odisha

Q7) Recently, Apple has opened its first store in India in which of the following cities?
A. Delhi B. Mumbai
C. Bengaluru D. Hyderabad

Answer: B. Mumbai

Q8) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High
Court?
A. Justice Vivek Singh Thakur B. Justice Sabina
C. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel D. Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan

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Answer: D. Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan

Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian woman to win the Wisden Almanack cricket of the
year 2023?
A. Harmanpreet Kaur B. Smriti Mandhana
C. Mithali Raj D. Poonam Yadav

Answer: A. Harmanpreet Kaur

● Wisden named its five cricketers of the year in 2023 edition of Wisden Almanack
1. New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell
2. England wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes
3. India Women captain Harmanpreet Kaur
4. NZ all-rounder Daryl Mitchell
5. England pacer Matthew Potts.

● Ben Stokes won Wisden’s Leading Cricketer award for the third time in 2023 after he won 2020 & 2021
● Suryakumar Yadav was also named as the leading Twenty20 Cricketer in the World

Q10) Recently, the 5th edition of the HUN- a Thadou Cultural Festival 2023 was inaugurated in which of the following
states?
A. Meghalaya B. Mizoram
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Manipur

Answer: D. Manipur

Q11) Recently, India wrestlers have won total how many medals in the Asian Wrestling Championships 2023 Astana,
Kazakhstan?
A. 10 B. 12
C. 14 D. 16

Answer: C. 14

Q12) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the “Sangathan Se Samridhhi– Leaving no Rural Woman
Behind” campaign?
A. Ministry of Panchayati Raj B. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
C. Ministry of Rural Development D. Ministry of Co-operation

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Q13) Recently, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched "Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion of
Tribal Products from the North-Eastern Region (PTP-NER)”. It will be implemented by which of the following
organizations?
A. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export B. Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development
Development Authority (APEDA) Federation of India (TRIFED)
C. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) D. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)

Answer: B. Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED)

Q14) Recently, the members of which of the following organizations have signed an agreement to ensure carbon-free
electricity production by 2035?
A. Group of 7 (G7) B. Group of 20 (G20)
C. BRICS D. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

Answer: A. Group of 7 (G7)

Q15) Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government has signed a MoU with the Union Ministry
of Textiles for setting up a textile park under the PM -MITRA scheme in which of the
following districts?
A. Lucknow and Hardoi B. Varanasi and Mirzapur
C. Mathura and Agra D. Moradabad and Meerut

Answer: A. Lucknow and Hardoi

Q16) Recently, newly renovated Shar Nyima Tsho Sum Namyig Lhakhang (Gonpa) has
been inaugurated in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Ladakh B. Sikkim
C. Mizoram D. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: D. Arunachal Pradesh

Q17) The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) fusion energy


reactor, recently seen in news, is in which of the following countries?
A. France B. China
C. Japan D. South Korea

Answer: B. China

Q18) Recently, India has announced its plans to build a major geothermal power plant in which of the following
states/union territories?
A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Sikkim
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Uttarakhand

Answer: A. Arunachal Pradesh

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Q1) According to the recent data by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, which of the following is
the top exporting district in India in value terms in FY 2022-23 (till January 2023)?
A. Jamnagar, Gujarat B. Surat, Gujarat
C. Mumbai Suburban, Maharashtra D. Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka

Answer: A. Jamnagar, Gujarat

Q2) Recently, it was informed that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch TeLEOS-2 satellite of
which of the following countries?
A. Israel B. Indonesia
C. Singapore D. USA

Answer: C. Singapore

Q3) Recently, scientists from India have identified Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron (EMIC) waves, a form of plasma
waves in the Indian research station “Maitri”. It is in which of the following regions?
A. Arctic B. Australia
C. Antarctic D. Atacama Desert

Answer: C. Antarctic

Q4) According to the recently released World's Wealthiest Cities Report 2023 by Henley & Partners, which of the
following is the wealthiest city in the world?
A. Mumbai B. London
C. Singapore D. New York

Answer: D. New York

Q5) According to the recent UN Data, India has surpassed China to become world's most populous nation. Currently,
what is the total population of India according to the UN world population dashboard?
A. 142.86 crore B. 142.57 crore
C. 144.98 crore D. 145 crore

Answer: A. 142.86 crore

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Q6) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “Sachin@50 – Celebrating A
Maestro”?
A. Harsha Bhogle B. Jatin Sapru
C. Boria Majumdar D. Sambit Bal

Answer: C. Boria Majumdar

Q7) Which of the following countries will host the 23rd edition of the Under-20 FIFA World Cup
2023?
A. Brazil B. Qatar
C. Indonesia D. Argentina

Answer: D. Argentina

Q8) Recently, which of the following states has announced a target to convert all vehicles used in all government
departments into Electric Vehicles (EVs) in a phased manner by 2030?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Rajasthan
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Bihar

Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh

Q9) Recently which of the following companies has been declared the 2023 Steel Sustainability Champion by the World
Steel Association (WSA)?
A. Tata Steel B. JSW Steel
C. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) D. Vedanta

Answer: A. Tata Steel

Q10) The UN Chinese Language Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 19th April B. 20th April
st
C. 21 April D. 22nd April

Answer: B. 20th April

● Theme: Chinese Wisdom for a Green World

Q11) Recently, which of the following states/union territories has launched the Kisan Sampark Abhiyan, Daksh Kisan
(Skilling of farmers) and Kisan Sathi (IT Dashboard for digitisation of services for farmers)?
A. Jammu & Kashmir B. Odisha
C. Jharkhand D. Ladakh

Answer: A. Jammu & Kashmir

Q12) Recently, which of the following has become the first state in India to create a DNA database of unidentified
bodies?
A. Gujarat B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh D. West Bengal

Answer: B. Himachal Pradesh

Q13) Who amongst the following will be felicitated with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award 2023?
A. Pankaj Udhas B. Vidya Balan
C. Asha Bhosle D. Prasad Oak

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Q14) The Intercontinental Cup 2023 (Football) will be held in which of the following states in India?
A. Jharkhand B. Odisha
C. Chhattisgarh D. Gujarat

Answer: B. Odisha

Q15) According to the Global Unicorn Index 2023 by Hurun, which of the following countries has the world’s highest
number of unicorns?
A. USA B. China
C. India D. Singapore

Answer: A. USA

Q16) According to the recently released International Monetary Fund World Economic Outlook April 2023, which of the
following countries will be the top contributor to global growth over the next five years?
A. India B. USA
C. China D. Indonesia

Answer: C. China

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Q17) Recently, the 5th International Exhibition and Conference "INDIA STEEL 2023" was inaugurated in which of the
following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Bhubaneshwar
C. Rourkela D. Jamshedpur

Answer: A. Mumbai

Q18) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched a new online platform and mobile application called
SATHI (Seed Traceability, Authentication, and Holistic Inventory)?
A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Answer: D. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

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Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has received the Germany’s highest award “Grand Cross of
the Order of Merit”?
A. Volodymyr Zelenskyy B. Angela Merkel
C. Joe Biden D. Emmanuel Macron

Answer: B. Angela Merkel

Q2) Recently, which of the following ministries has approved the proposal for industry-friendly reforms related to the
Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP)?
A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Defence

Answer: D. Ministry of Defence

Q3) Recently, the union cabinet has approved the National Quantum Mission from 2023-2031 with an estimate of Rs
6,003 crore. It will be implemented by which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology B. Ministry of Earth Sciences
C. Ministry of Science and Technology D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Answer: C. Ministry of Science and Technology

Q4) Recently, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced its plan to develop how many kilometres
of Digital Highways Optic Fibre Cable (OFC) infrastructure by the fiscal year 2025?
A. 1000 Km B. 10,000 Km
C. 1,00,000 Km D. 75,000 Km

Answer: B. 10,000 Km

Q5) According to the recent report by the Worldline India, which of the following Indian cities recorded the highest
digital transactions in the year 2022?
A. Bengaluru B. Delhi
C. Mumbai D. Pune

Answer: A. Bengaluru

Q6) Recently, the Election Commission of India has for the first time introduced Vote from Home option in Assembly
elections of which of the following states?
A. Karnataka B. Kerala
C. Rajasthan D. Manipur

Answer: A. Karnataka

Q7) Recently, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a host member agreement with which of the
following countries to officially open the its first overseas office, an Interim Operational Hub (the Hub)?
A. Singapore B. India
C. UAE D. Japan

Answer: C. UAE

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Q8) National Civil Services Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 20th April B. 21st April
C. 22nd April D. 23rd April

Answer: B. 21st April

Q9) Recently, Miguel Diaz-Canel has been re-elected as the president of which of the following countries?
A. Panama B. Haiti
C. Mexico D. Cuba

Answer: D. Cuba

Q10) Recently, which of the following states has topped the country in terms of person days generation under Mahatma
Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)?
A. Rajasthan B. Tamil Nadu
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: A. Rajasthan

Q11) Recently, the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 have been notified under which of the following acts?
A. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 B. Environmental Protection Act, 1986
C. Biological Diversity Act, 2002 D. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

Answer: D. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

Q12) Recently, which of the following banks has launched the India's first Voice Biometric Authentication banking app?
A. South India Bank B. Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
C. Karnataka Bank D. City Union Bank

Answer: D. City Union Bank

Q13) Recently, Vellore Spiny Brinjal and Ramanathapuram Mundu Chilli of which
of the following states have received the Geographical Indications (GI) tag?
A. Kerala B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu D. Telangana

Answer: C. Tamil Nadu

Q14) Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced to participate in the Exercise INIOCHOS-23. It will be held in
which of the following countries?
A. Greece B. Italy
C. Poland D. Canada

Answer: A. Greece

Q15) Recently, which of the following states has launched the “One Panchayat, One Playground” project?
A. Kerala B. Madhya Pradesh
C. West Bengal D. Manipur

Answer: A. Kerala

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Q16) Recently, which of the following states has launched the “Pro-active Divyang Pension Service” and “Tau se pucho”
digital services?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Rajasthan
C. Haryana D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: C. Haryana

Q17) Recently, a new species “Tripedalia maipoensis, or Mai Po Tripedalia” has been
discovered. It belongs to which of the following species?
A. Frog B. Turtle
C. Jellyfish D. Crab

Answer: C. Jellyfish

Q18) Recently, it was informed that IIT Madras will set up its first international campus in which of the following
countries?
A. South Africa B. Tanzania
C. Saudi Arabia D. Egypt

Answer: B. Tanzania

Obituaries
● Telugu actor-comedian Allu Ramesh has passed away at the age of 52.
○ He marked his debut in Tollywood with the 2001 film Chirujallu
○ In 22 years of his career, he worked in almost 50 films.

● Late filmmaker Yash Chopra’s wife, Pamela Chopra has passed away aged 74
○ Pamela Chopra was an Indian playback singer.

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Q1) Recently, which of the following states has received the approval to set up its first medical
college since it got the statehood in 1963?
A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Nagaland
C. Mizoram D. Meghalaya

Answer: B. Nagaland

Q2) Recently, Indian army has signed a MoU with which of the following institutions for training the Indian Army
personnel in the Chinese language?
A. Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Delhi B. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
C. Tezpur University, Assam D. Visva Bharati University, West Bengal

Answer: C. Tezpur University, Assam

Q3) Recently, Thawe Festival 2023 was held in which of the following states?
A. Bihar B. West Bengal
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Jharkhand

Answer: A. Bihar

Q4) World Creativity and Innovation Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 20th April B. 21st April
C. 22nd April D. 23rd April

Answer: B. 21st April

Q5) Recently, it was announced that Northeast’s largest multipurpose indoor stadium is being built in which of the
following states?
A. Sikkim B. Nagaland
C. Manipur D. Meghalaya

Answer: D. Meghalaya

Q6) Recently, it was informed that the satellite RHESSI (Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager) is
expected to fall to Earth. It was launched by which of the following space agencies?
A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) B. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
C. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) D. Canadian Space Agency

Answer: A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Q7) Recently, which of the following states has announced to construct the Kamakya
corridor at the Kamakhya Temple?
A. Assam B. West Bengal
C. Odisha D. Bihar

Answer: A. Assam

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Q8) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force to be presented a
gallantry award?
A. Group Captain Shaliza Dhami B. Squadron Leader Avani Chaturvedi
C. Wing Commander Deepika Misra D. Flight Lt Mohana Singh

Answer: C. Wing Commander Deepika Misra

Q9) Recently, India and which of the following organizations has signed a MoU for cooperation in aviation safety?
A. Association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) B. United Nations (UN)
C. African Union (AU) D. European Union (EU)

Answer: D. European Union (EU)

Q10) Recently, the border dispute between Assam and which of the following states has been resolved permanently?
A. Nagaland B. Manipur
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Tripura

Answer: C. Arunachal Pradesh

Q11) According to the recently released census of water bodies by the Ministry of
Jal Shakti, which of the following states has the highest number of ponds and
reservoirs?
A. West Bengal B. Maharashtra
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: A. West Bengal

● More Information
○ West Bengal has the highest number of ponds and reservoirs
○ The top district in terms of waterbodies is South 24 Parganas in
West Bengal.
○ Andhra Pradesh has the highest number of tanks
○ Tamil Nadu has the highest number of lakes
○ Maharashtra leads in water conservation schemes
○ The report highlights that 97.1% of the waterbodies are in rural areas, with only 2.9% in urban areas.

Q12) International Mother Earth Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 21st April B. 22nd April
rd
C. 23 April D. 24th April

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Answer: B. 22nd April

● Theme: Invest In Our Planet

Q13) Recently, the Jitgadhi festival was celebrated in which of the following countries?
A. Nepal B. Sri Lanka
C. Bhutan D. Mongolia

Answer: A. Nepal

More Information
● Narayan Prasad Saud has been sworn in as Nepal’s new Foreign Minister.
○ Previously, he has also served as the Minister of State for Education and Sports and Minister of
Irrigation.

Q14) Recently, which of the following states has announced 4% reservation for Divyang employees in promotions?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Rajasthan
C. Maharashtra D. Odisha

Answer: C. Maharashtra

Q15) Recently, the Supreme Court has upheld the relocation of Arikomban. It is the name of which of the following
animals?
A. Elephant B. Tiger
C. Asiatic Lion D. Cheetah

Answer: A. Elephant

Q16) Recently, which of the following states has topped in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
(PMFBY) for the year 2022-23?
A. Karnataka B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Telangana

Answer: A. Karnataka

Q17) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Military Advisor to the National Security
Council Secretariat (NSCS)?
A. Lt Gen. (Dr.) S. L. Narasimhan (retd) B. Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari
C. Lieutenant General G. A. V. Reddy D. Vice-Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Sandeep Singh (Retd)

Answer: D. Vice-Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Sandeep Singh (Retd)

Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has been honoured with the Santokbaa Humanitarian Award?
A. Bill Gates B. Sonam Wangchuk
C. Dr K Radhakrishnan D. Shiv Nadar

Answer: B. Sonam Wangchuk

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Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new chairman of the National
Technical Research Organization (NTRO)?
A. Arun Sinha B. Narendra Kumar
C. Sachin Atulkar D. Shivdeep Lande

Answer: A. Arun Sinha

Q2) Recently, which of the following states has announced to launch the scheme “Nua” (Nutana Unnata Abhilasha)?
A. Telangana B. Jharkhand
C. Chhattisgarh D. Odisha

Answer: D. Odisha

Q3) India’s first animal birth control training centre will be set up in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Pune
C. Lucknow D. Chennai

Answer: C. Lucknow

Q4) World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 22nd April B. 23rd April
C. 24th April D. 25th April

Answer: B. 23rd April

● Theme: ‘Indigenous Languages.’

Q5) Recently, Oliver Dowden has been appointed as the new deputy prime minister of which of the following countries?
A. France B. Germany
C. United Kingdom (Britain) D. Italy

Answer: C. United Kingdom (Britain)

Q6) What is the rank of India in the recently released World Bank's Logistics Performance Index 2023?
A. 44th B. 54th
C. 38th D. 40th

Answer: C. 38th

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Q7) What is the name of India’s first mobile BSL-3 laboratory?
A. CHARAKA B. SUSHRUTA
C. KANAD D. RAMBAAN

Answer: D. RAMBAAN

● “RAMBAAN” (Rapid Action Mobile BSL3+ Advanced Augmented Network)

Q8) Recently, Sabkat Malik has been selected to represent India in Ju-Jitsu International Federation's World
Championship 2023. It will be held in which of the following countries?
A. China B. Japan
C. South Korea D. Mongolia

Answer: D. Mongolia

Q9) Recently, PM Narendra Modi flagged off India’s first water metro in which of the
following cities?
A. Kochi B. Mumbai
C. Chennai D. Kolkata

Answer: A. Kochi

Q10) Recently, which of the following states has notified Char Balidanga (Nadia) as the Biodiversity Heritage Site
(BHS)?
A. Assam B. West Bengal
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Gujarat

Answer: B. West Bengal

● More Information
○ The government has notified Char Balidanga (Nadia), Namthing Pokhari (Darjeeling), Amkhoi
Wood Fossil Park (Birbhum) and State Horticulture Research and Development Station (Nadia) as
the four latest biodiversity heritage parks.
○ West Bengal now has the highest number of biodiversity heritage parks in the country
○ The four existing BHS in Bengal are Dhotrey and Tonglu, both in Darjeeling, Chilkigarh Kanak
Durga Biodiversity Heritage Site in Jhargram and Baneswar Shiv Dighi in Cooch Behar.

Q11) Recently, Khongjom Day was observed on 23rd April in which of the following states?
A. Sikkim B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Meghalaya D. Manipur

Answer: D. Manipur

Q12) Recently, the Asia-Pacific Leaders’ Conclave on Malaria Elimination was held in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Bhopal
C. Mumbai D. Varanasi

Answer: A. New Delhi

Q13) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed an Air Services Agreement (ASA)?
A. Bolivia B. Guyana
C. Colombia D. Ecuador

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Q14) Recently, who amongst the following has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the World
Resources Institute (WRI) India?
A. Sunita Narain B. Rajendra Singh
C. Vandana Shiva D. Madhav Pai

Answer: D. Madhav Pai

Q15) Recently, the Indian Army has signed a contract with which of the following companies to UAV “Nagastra-1
loitering munitions”?
A. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) B. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
C. Economic Explosives Limited (EEL) D. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)

Answer: C. Economic Explosives Limited (EEL)

Q16) Recently, which of the following companies has launched India's first commercial lithium-ion cell manufacturing
facility in Bengaluru?
A. Lohum Cleantech B. Ziptrax Cleantech
C. Nexus Battery D. Log9 Materials

Answer: D. Log9 Materials

Q17) Recently, Asia's largest underwater hydro-carbon pipeline has been completed. It is below which of the following
rivers?
A. Ganga River B. Godavari River
C. Krishna River D. Brahmaputra River

Answer: D. Brahmaputra River

Q18) Recently, the Union Health Ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has launched
an initiative to develop how many eat right food streets across the country?
A. 100 B. 75
C. 1000 D. 500

Answer: A. 100

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Q1) National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 23rd April B. 24th April
th
C. 25 April D. 26th April

Answer: B. 24th April

● Theme: 'Sustainable Panchayat: Building Healthy, Water Sufficient, Clean & Green Villages'

Q2) Recently, State of the Global Climate 2022 report was released by which of the following organizations?
A. International Energy Agency (IEA) B. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
C. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) D. World Bank

Answer: C. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Q3) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the UDAN 5.0?
A. Ministry of Science and Technology B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Panchayati Raj D. Ministry of Civil Aviation

Answer: D. Ministry of Civil Aviation

Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has been selected for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, BEML
Limited?
A. Rajiv Kumar B. Amit Kumar
C. Shantanu Roy D. Ajit Kumar Seth

Answer: C. Shantanu Roy

Q5) Recently, the Indian Railways has completed the 100% electrification of the entire broad-gauge network of which of
the following states?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Uttarakhand
C. Sikkim D. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: B. Uttarakhand

Q6) Recently, breeding of Indian Skimmers has been recorded for the first time in the
Satkosia wildlife sanctuary. It is in which of the following states?
A. Odisha B. Telangana
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: A. Odisha

Q7) Recently, which of the following countries/ organizations have approved the “Markets in Crypto Act (MiCA)”?
A. European Union (EU) B. Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
C. USA D. China

Answer: A. European Union (EU)

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Q8) The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is celebrated on which of the following days
every year?
A. 23rd April B. 24th April
th
C. 25 April D. 26th April

Answer: B. 24th April

Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been recommended as the next Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)
of the Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)?
A. Anuraj Bajpai B. Rajendra Singh Shekhawat
C. Nanda Kumar Mishra D. A. Madhavarao

Answer: D. A. Madhavarao

Q10) Recently, which of the following states has launched the "Sagol gi Police" (Mounted Police)?
A. Manipur B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Rajasthan D. Nagaland

Answer: A. Manipur

Q11) Recently, Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) has successfully
launched two satellites TeLEOS-2 and LUMELITE-4 of which of the following countries?
A. Israel B. France
C. Malaysia D. Singapore

Answer: D. Singapore

Q12) Recently, which of the following countries has tested its new emergency alert service to deal with life-threatening
situations of natural disasters and threats?
A. France B. Italy
C. Germany D. United Kingdom (Britain)

Answer: D. United Kingdom (Britain)

Q13) Recently, 2023 edition of the “Locked Shields” exercise, hosted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of
Excellence, was held in which of the following countries?
A. Finland B. Sweden
C. Finland D. Estonia

Answer: D. Estonia

Q14) Recently, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has inaugurated the National Technology Centre for Ports,
Waterways and Coasts (NTCWPC) at the IIT Madras - Discovery Campus in which of the following cities?
A. Coimbatore B. Salem
C. Chennai D. Madurai

Answer: C. Chennai

Q15) Recently, the Central government has launched 254 network towers to provide 4G mobile connectivity in border
areas of which of the following states/union territories?
A. Ladakh B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Sikkim

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Answer: B. Arunachal Pradesh

Q16) Recently, which of the following states has inaugurated the “Mehangai Rahat Camp” initiative?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Rajasthan
C. Chhattisgarh D. Maharashtra

Answer: B. Rajasthan

Q17) Recently, it was informed that more than many members of the Hakki Pikki tribal community are stuck in
violence-hit Sudan. Hakki Pikki tribal community is a Scheduled Tribe in which of the following Indian states/union
territories?
A. Mizoram B. Kerala
C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands D. Karnataka

Answer: D. Karnataka

Q18) Recently, which of the following countries has hosted a meeting of trade ministers of the grouping known as
“C+C5”?
A. Australia B. USA
C. China D. India

Answer: C. China

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Q1) Recently, the Indian government has launched which of the following operations to evacuate
Indian citizens from Sudan?
A. Operation Godavari B. Operation Krishna
C. Operation Kaveri D. Operation Mahanadi

Answer: C. Operation Kaveri

Q2) World Malaria Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 25th April B. 26th April
C. 27th April D. 24th April

Answer: A. 25th April

● Theme: Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement

Q3) Recently, it has been announced that Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary will be developed as a second home for
cheetahs. It is in which of the following states?
A. Rajasthan B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Jharkhand

Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh

Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court?
A. Justice Alexander Thomas B. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque
C. Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar D. Justice Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti

Answer: D. Justice Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti

Q5) Recently, Kelvin Kiptum has won the Men’s London Marathon 2023. He is from which of the following countries?
A. United Kingdom (Britain) B. Kenya
C. Jamaica D. Ethiopia

Answer: B. Kenya

Q6) Recently, Plastic has been completely banned in Van Vihar National Park. It is in which of the following states?
A. Odisha B. Chhattisgarh
C. Jharkhand D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: D. Madhya Pradesh

Q7) Recently, Sydney Cricket Ground (Australia) has named a gate in honour of which of the following Indian
cricketers?
A. Sachin Tendulkar B. Yuvraj Singh
C. Kapil Dev D. Anil Kumble

Answer: A. Sachin Tendulkar

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Q8) World Immunization Week is observed in the last week of April every year (April 24th to April 30th 2023). What is the
theme of the year 2023?
A. GetVax to celebrate a healthier future B. Immunization saves lives
C. The Big Catch-Up D. Serve the community, with a gift of Immunity

Answer: C. The Big Catch-Up

Q9) Recently, Mohammed Shahabuddin has been sworn in as the President of which of the following countries?
A. Vietnam B. Malaysia
C. Bangladesh D. Singapore

Answer: C. Bangladesh

Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Secretary of the Department for Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade, Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry?
A. Anurag Jain B. Rajesh Kumar Singh
C. Rajesh Meena D. Hemant Kumar

Answer: B. Rajesh Kumar Singh

Q11) Recently, the Reserve Bank of which of the following countries has announced to launch a gold-pegged digital
currency?
A. Zimbabwe B. Kenya
C. Oman D. UAE

Answer: A. Zimbabwe

Q12) Recently, India and which of the following countries have decided to establish a Chamber of Commerce?
A. Iran B. Ukraine
C. China D. Taiwan

Answer: B. Ukraine

Q13) World English Day is celebrated annually on April 23 to mark the birth and death anniversary of who amongst the
following?
A. Charles Dickens B. George Orwell
C. George Eliot D. William Shakespeare

Answer: D. William Shakespeare

Q14) Recently, the National Tiger Conservation Authority has approved the proposal to declare Debrigarh Wildlife
Sanctuary as a tiger reserve. It is in which of the following states?
A. Odisha B. Jharkhand
C. West Bengal D. Chhattisgarh

Answer: A. Odisha

Q15) Recently, L Murugan has become the first central minister to visit India’s first village on the Indo-Myanmar border
Avangkhu. It is in which of the following states?
A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Nagaland
C. Manipur D. Mizoram

Answer: B. Nagaland

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Q16) Recently, the Indian Navy and which of the following organizations have successfully tested the sea-based
endo-atmospheric BMD interceptor missile?
A. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) B. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
C. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Answer: B. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

Q17) Recently, which of the following countries has announced its 15-point Indo-Pacific Outlook (IPO)?
A. China B. Russia
C. Bangladesh D. North Korea

Answer: C. Bangladesh

Q18) Recently, in which of the following Indian cities a unique celestial event known as “Zero Shadow Day” has
occurred?
A. New Delhi B. Jaipur
C. Ujjain D. Bengaluru

Answer: D. Bengaluru

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Q1) Recently, the Manamadurai pottery from which of the following states has received the
Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A. Kerala B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: C. Tamil Nadu

Q2) Recently, scientists have discovered a Blue Hole named Taam Ja’ off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is in
which of the following countries?
A. Mexico B. USA
C. Indonesia D. Japan

Answer: A. Mexico

Q3) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the chairperson of the NASSCOM for 2023-24?
A. Krishnan Ramanujam B. Rajesh Nambiar
C. Debanji Ghosh D. Anant Maheshwari

Answer: D. Anant Maheshwari

Q4) World Intellectual Property Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 24th April B. 25th April
C. 26th April D. 27th April

Answer: C. 26th April

● Theme: Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity

Q5) Recently, India, Iran and which of the following countries have agreed to hold meetings in a trilateral format?
A. Azerbaijan B. Armenia
C. Ukraine D. Russia

Answer: B. Armenia

Q6) Recently, the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE has which of the following Indian cricketers by naming a stand after
him?
A. Kapil Dev B. Mahendra Singh Dhoni
C. Sachin Tendulkar D. Sourav Ganguly

Answer: C. Sachin Tendulkar

Q7) Recently, Alessandra Korap has been awarded a 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize. Total how many environmental
activists are awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize every year?
A. 3 B. 4
C. 5 D. 6

Answer: D. 6

1. Tero Mustonen, Finland.

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2. Delima Silalahi, North Sumatra, Indonesia.
3. Chilekwa Mumba, Zambia
4. Zafer Kizilkaya, Turkey
5. Diane Wilson, an American shrimp boat captain

Q8) Recently, Parkash Singh Badal has passed away. He was the former Chief Minister of which of the following states?
A. Punjab B. Haryana
C. Rajasthan D. Himachal Pradesh

Answer: A. Punjab

Q9) According to the recent World Military Expenditure 2022 report by the Stockholm International Peace Research
Institute (SIPRI), which of the following countries is the biggest military expenditure?
A. USA B. China
C. Russia D. India

Answer: A. USA

Q10) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the “Indiahandmade Portal”?
A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry B. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
C. Ministry of Rural Development D. Ministry of Textiles

Answer: D. Ministry of Textiles

Q11) Recently, PM Narendra Modi attended the 20th anniversary of the State Wide Attention on Grievances by
Application of Technology (SWAGAT) initiative. It was launched by which of the following states?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: C. Gujarat

Q12) Recently, it was informed that Delhi will implement the Safe City Project. It is a joint initiative of Ministry of Home
Affairs and which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Answer: B. Ministry of Women and Child Development

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Q13) Recently, it was informed that Mongolia’s first oil refinery will be completed by 2025. It is being built with the
assistance of which of the following countries?
A. Russia B. China
C. India D. Japan

Answer: C. India

Q14) International Delegate’s Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 24th April B. 25th April
th
C. 26 April D. 27th April

Answer: B. 25th April

Q15) Recently, it was announced that Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) will be integrated with the Prime Minister Gati
Shakti mega project. Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) is being implemented in total how many states and union
territories?
A. 2 B. 3
C. 4 D. 5

Answer: D. 5

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Q16) Recently, the health ministry of which of the following countries has approved country's first abortion pill?
A. USA B. Ireland
C. Japan D. Saudi Arabia

Answer: C. Japan

Q17) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Namo Path, Devka Seafront at which of the following places?
A. Daman B. Mumbai
C. Thiruvananthapuram D. Silvassa

Answer: A. Daman

Q18) World Day for Laboratory Animals is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 24th April B. 25th April
th
C. 26 April D. 27th April

Answer: A. 24th April

Obituaries
● Kannada actor and director Tapori Satya has passed away. He was 45
○ Tapori Satya acted in over 30 films

● Former Karnataka Minister and Congress leader D B Inamdar has passed away. He was 74
○ The five time MLA represented the Kittur constituency in Belagavi s

● Pakistan-born Canadian columnist and famous television personality Tarek Fatah has passed away. He was 73.
○ He also authored several books including, 'Chasing a Mirage: The Tragic Illusion of an Islamic State'
and 'The Jew is Not My Enemy: Unveiling the Myths that Fuel Muslim Anti-Smitism.'

● Veteran politician, former MP and three-time MLA from Odisha Trilochan Kanungo has passed away. He was
83

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Q1) Recently, which of the following states has launched the third phase of the 5T School
Transformation Initiative?
A. Odisha B. Jharkhand
C. Rajasthan D. Chhattisgarh

Answer: A. Odisha

Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the Australia's highest civilian honour, the Order of
Australia?
A. Azim Premji B. Narayan Murthy
C. Ratan Tata D. Mukesh Ambani

Answer: C. Ratan Tata

Q3) The 37th edition of the National games 2023 will be held in which of the following states?
A. Maharashtra B. Goa
C. Odisha D. Assam

Answer: B. Goa

Q4) Recently, Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari addressed the “INTERALPIN 2023 Fair”. It was held in which of the
following countries?
A. Finland B. Austria
C. Norway D. Sweden

Answer: B. Austria

Q5) Recently, Project Bhamragad has been launched by which of the following states under which an artificial
intelligence-based machine is installed in schools for checking the food quality?
A. Odisha B. Karnataka
C. Kerala D. Maharashtra

Answer: D. Maharashtra

Q6) Which of the following countries will host the 2023 Quad Leaders’ Summit?
A. Japan B. Australia
C. USA D. India

Answer: B. Australia

Q7) Recently, Mana village has been declared as the “first Indian village”. It is in which of the following states/union
territories?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Uttarakhand
C. Sikkim D. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: B. Uttarakhand

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Q8) Recently, the Union Finance Ministry has approved the upgradation of which of the following companies to Navratna
Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE)?
A. ONGC Videsh Limited B. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
C. Goa Shipyard Limited D. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited

Answer: D. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited

Q9) Recently, which of the following Indian companies has been conferred the Global Gold Award by The Green
Organization?
A. Adani Green Energy B. NTPC Limited
C. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited D. Tata Power Solar Systems

Answer: C. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

Q10) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the sixth edition of One Earth One Health - Advantage Healthcare India
2023 in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Bengaluru
C. Leh D. Mumbai

Answer: A. New Delhi

Q11) Recently, Union Minister Amit Shah has launched the nano (liquid) DAP fertiliser for commercial sale. It has been
developed by which of the following companies?
A. Coromandel International Limited B. Chambal Fertilizers and Chemicals limited
C. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) D. Indian Potash Limited

Answer: C. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO)

Q12) Recently, which of the following states has declared the three new wildlife conservation reserves Sorsan, Khichan,
and Hamirgarh?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Gujarat
C. Bihar D. Rajasthan

Answer: D. Rajasthan

Q13) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “A Resurgent Northeast: Narratives
of Change”?
A. Ashish Kundra B. Basharat Peer
C. Shashi Tharoor D. Rishi Kumar

Answer: A. Ashish Kundra

Q14) Recently, the sixth edition of the joint air exercise COPE India 2023 was held between India
and which of the following countries?
A. USA B. France
C. United Kingdom (UK) D. Australia

Answer: A. USA

Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has been presented with the 1959 Ramon Magsaysay Award in person after 64
years?
A. Dalai Lama B. Rajendra Singh
C. Bezwada Wilson D. Shanta Sinha

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Answer: A. Dalai Lama

Q16) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “Smoke and Ashes: A Writer’s Journey
Through Opium’s Hidden Histories”?
A. Arundhati Roy B. Jhumpa Lahiri
C. Amitav Ghosh D. Anita Desai

Answer: C. Amitav Ghosh

Q17) The International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed on which of the following
days every year?
A. 26th April B. 27th April
C. 28th April D. 29th April

Answer: A. 26th April

Q18) Recently, India finished 2nd in the overall medal tally at the 2023 Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 1. It was held
in which of the following countries?
A. Bulgaria B. China
C. Turkiye D. South Korea

Answer: C. Turkiye

Obituaries
● Veteran Malayalam actor and comedian Mamukkoya, who has acted in over 400 films in a career spanning over
four decades has passed away. He was 76

● Tripura’s first Padma Shri awardee Himanshu Mohan Choudhary has passed away at the age of 83
○ He was honored with the prestigious Padma Shri for his service as a civil service officer during the
ongoing liberation war in Bangladesh

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Q1) Recently, India and which of the following countries has announced to jointly create the “Net
Zero” Innovation Virtual Centre?
A. USA B. United Kingdom (Britain)
C. Australia D. Japan

Answer: B. United Kingdom (Britain)

Q2) Recently, which of the following organizations has released a report “Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices
across States/UTs of India”?
A. NITI Aayog B. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
C. Quality Council of India (QCI) D. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Answer: A. NITI Aayog

Q3) Recently, the National Conclave on Mann Ki Baat @100 was organised by which of the following ministries in New
Delhi?
A. Ministry of Culture B. Ministry of Tourism
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Answer: D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Q4) Recently, which of the following companies has won the "Ispat Rajbhasha Samman" First Prize for the year
2021-22?
A. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) B. JSW Steel
C. Vedanta D. Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)

Answer: D. Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)

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Q5) Recently, Indian Coast Guard has conducted the joint Coastal Security Exercise “Sagar Kavach”, along the coast of
which of the following states?
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Maharashtra
C. West Bengal D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: C. West Bengal

Q6) Recently, bilateral exercise Ajeya Warrior 2023 has commenced between India and which of the following countries?
A. Japan B. South Korea
C. United Kingdom (Britain) D. France

Answer: C. United Kingdom (Britain)

Q7) The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 27th April B. 28th April
C. 29th April D. 30th April

Answer: B. 28th April

● Theme: A safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work

Q8) Recently, Oil India Limited (OIL) has signed a MoU with which of the following states for harnessing and
developing New and Renewable Energy Sources (NRES) technologies?
A. Uttarakhand B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Punjab D. Sikkim

Answer: B. Himachal Pradesh

Q9) “LockBit”, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?


A. Cryptocurrency B. Non-Fungible Tokens
C. Ransomware D. Quantum Computer

Answer: C. Ransomware

Q10) Recently, which of the following US states has declared the Hindu festival of Diwali as an official holiday?
A. California B. Florida
C. Arizona D. Pennsylvania

Answer: D. Pennsylvania

Q11) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed a new Work Plan for 2023 for Quality
Infrastructure?
A. Germany B. France
C. Switzerland D. Sweden

Answer: A. Germany

Q12) Recently, which of the following countries has released the 2023 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property
Protection and Enforcement?
A. India B. China
C. USA D. Japan

Answer: C. USA

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Q13) What is the name of the world’s first social currency payment card, which has been recently launched in Mumbai?
A. InstaRupay B. WYLD
C. InstaVisa D. Socio

Answer: B. WYLD

Q14) Recently, the Indian Union Cabinet has approved the National Medical Devices Policy 2023. It aims to increase the
market size of the medical devices sector in India to how much amount by 2030?
A. $50 Billion B. $100 Billion
C. $1000 Billion D. $500 Billion

Answer: A. $50 Billion

Q15) International Girls in ICT Day 2023 was celebrated on which of the following days (fourth Thursday of April every
year)?
A. 25th April B. 26th April
C. 27th April D. 28th April

Answer: C. 27th April

● Theme: “Digital Skills for Life”

Q16) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the “World Development Report 2023: Migrants,
Refugees, and Societies”?
A. World Bank B. World Economic Forum (WEF)
C. UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) D. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Answer: A. World Bank

Q17) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the “City Beauty Competition”?
A. Ministry of Jal Shakti B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development D. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Answer: B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Q18) According to the recently released Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Report 2022, which of the following
countries is the largest recipient of ADB-funded programs/projects in the year 2022?
A. Pakistan B. Afghanistan
C. India D. Bangladesh

Answer: A. Pakistan

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Q1) Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant, recently seen in news, is a proposed nuclear power plant in which
of the following states?
A. Maharashtra B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: A. Maharashtra

Q2) Recently, the Supreme Court has modified its judgment regarding Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ). Eco-Sensitive Zones
(ESZs) are declared under which of the following acts?
A. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 B. Forest Conservation Act, 1980
C. Biological Diversity Act, 2002 D. Environmental Protection Act, 1986

Answer: D. Environmental Protection Act, 1986

Q3) The Big Catch-up Initiative, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?
A. Afforestation B. Coral Reef restoration
C. Vaccination D. Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

Answer: C. Vaccination

Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian man to reach the summit of Mt. Annapurna 1 in
Nepal?
A. Harish Kapadia B. Arjun Vajpai
C. Kuntal Joisher D. Mohan Singh Kohli

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Answer: B. Arjun Vajpai

Q5) According to the recent information, which of the following will be India’s first solar city?
A. Pune B. Chennai
C. Sanchi D. Gaya

Answer: C. Sanchi

Q6) What is the name of the world’s first robotic check-in assistant, which has been recently unveiled by airline
Emirates?
A. Sara B. Alia
C. Ella D. Mia

Answer: A. Sara

Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has been announced as the recipient of the 2023 Immigrant Achievement
Award, USA?
A. Vidya Vox B. Kamala Harris
C. Sabeer Bhatia D. Neeli Bendapudi

Answer: D. Neeli Bendapudi

Q8) Recently, Cambodia and which of the following countries have finalised the terms for the Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreement (CEPA)?
A. India B. Israel
C. UAE D. Australia

Answer: C. UAE

Q9) Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and NAFED has launched the first Millets Experience
Centre (MEC) in which of the following states?
A. New Delhi B. Bengaluru
C. Bhopal D. Hyderabad

Answer: A. New Delhi

Q10) Recently, it was informed that India's first cable-stayed rail bridge, Anji Khad bridge has
been completed. It is in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Ladakh B. Uttarakhand
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Jammu and Kashmir

Answer: D. Jammu and Kashmir

Q11) Recently, passenger-cum-cargo ferry MV “Ma Lisha” has been delivered and commissioned at Georgetown,
Guyana. It is built by which of the following companies?
A. Cochin Shipyard Limited B. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE)
C. Goa Shipyard Limited D. Hindustan Shipyard Limited

Answer: B. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE)

Q12) Recently, which of the following has won the best film award in the 68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023?
A. Vadh B. Badhaai Do
C. Gangubai Kathiawadi D. Jhund

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● 68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023

Q13) Recently, new book called “Collective Spirit, Concrete Action: Mann Ki Baat and Its Influence
on India” has been written by who amongst the following?
A. Shashi Shekhar Vempati B. Gaurav Dwivedi
C. Anurag Singh Thakur D. Pravin Kumar Purwar

Answer: A. Shashi Shekhar Vempati

Q14) Recently, a tiger was sighted at the Kalesar National Park for the first time since 1913. It is in
which of the following states?
A. Haryana B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: A. Haryana

Q15) World Veterinary Day 2023 was celebrated on which of the following days (last Saturday of April every year)?
A. 27th April B. 28th April
th
C. 29 April D. 30th April

Answer: C. 29th April

● Theme: Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness in the Veterinary Profession

Q16) Recently, the SHUNYA team from which of the following Indian institutions has won the second position in the
Solar Decathlon Build Challenge held in the US?
A. IIT, Madras B. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
C. IIT, Kanpur D. IIT, Bombay

Answer: D. IIT, Bombay

Q17) Recently, Sinthan Snow Festival-2023 has started in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Uttarakhand B. Sikkim
C. Ladakh D. Jammu and Kashmir

Answer: D. Jammu and Kashmir

Q18) Recently, revamped Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) Scheme has been
launched. Under this, the limit for guarantee has been increased to how much amount?
A. Rs. 2 crore B. Rs. 3 crore
C. Rs. 4 crore D. Rs. 5 crore

Answer: D. Rs. 5 crore

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