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2. In August 2023, Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD) set up a 9-member
committee of experts headed by ____________, to maintain the Defence Research and Development
Organization (DRDO).
1) V. K. Saraswat
2) Ajay K. Sood
3) Rajagopala Chidambaram
4) Manjul Bhargava
5) K Vijay Raghavan
Answer- 5) K Vijay Raghavan
Explanation:
Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has set up a 9-member committee of experts
to maintain the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The committee will be
headed by Prof K Vijay Raghavan, former Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India (GoI).
i. The 9-member committee has been tasked with the mission to review and redefine the role of
various departments within DRDO and submit a report within 3 months.
Note: Prof Vijay Raghavan was one of the key architects of the National Research Foundation (NRF).
4. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Chandrayaan-3 (Moon
Craft) developed by Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO), as of August 2023?
A) India successfully landed Chandrayaan-3 near the moon's south pole by the Vikram(Valour)
Lander Module (LM).
B) With this successful landing, India became the 4th country to soft land on the moon and
became the first country to land a spacecraft near Moon’s South Pole at 70 degrees latitude.
C) The mission life of LM & Rover is One lunar day (~14 Earth days), and their Landing Site
(Prime) is 4 km x 2.4 km 69.367621 S, 32.348126 E.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
August 23, 2023 will always be remembered for the successful soft landing near moon’s South Pole by
the Vikram(Valour) Lander Module (LM) of ‘Chandrayaan-3 (Moon Craft)’, making India the first
country to land spacecraft near Moon’s South Pole at 70 degrees latitude.
• It was Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) third lunar mission which resulted in an
unprecedented milestone in space exploration. Chandrayaan 1 was launched in 2008, and
Chandrayaan 2 in 2019.
7. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the naval Exercise MALABAR
2023 held in August 2023?
A) The 27th edition of naval Exercise MALABAR 2023 was held at the East Coast of Australia off
Sydney, between the Indian Navy (IN), United States Navy (USN), Japan Maritime Self Defence
Force (JMSDF) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
B) Indian Navy Ship (INS) Tarkash, INS Surat & P8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft are
Representatives from India to the Exercise MALABAR 2023.
C) Indian Navy’s INS Vagir, the 5th Kalvari class submarine, sets a new record for the longest
deployment of a scorpene-class submarine, covering 7,000 km to reach Australia for joint
military exercises.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
8. In August 2023, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) mandated additional
disclosures from Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) that have concentrated holding in a single
company or a group firm w.e.f. November 1, 2023.
FPIs with over 50% of Indian equity Assets Under Management (AUM) in a single corporate
group get ___________ days to reduce holdings, followed by further ownership disclosures.
1) 15
2) 10
3) 30
4) 20
5) 25
Answer- 2) 10
Explanation:
On August 24, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) mandated additional
disclosures from Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) that have concentrated holding in a single
company or a group firm w.e.f. November 1, 2023.
i. Such FPIs will be required to identify all entities with any ownership, economic interest and control
rights.
Key Points:
• FPIs with over 50% of Indian equity Assets Under Management (AUM) in a single corporate
group get 10 days to reduce holdings, followed by further ownership disclosures.
• FPIs with equity AUM exceeding Rs 25,000 crore have 90 days to reduce holdings.
9. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the 69th National Film Awards
(2023) announced in August 2023?
1) Telugu Actor Allu Arjun became the first Telugu actor to win the National Award under Best Actor
category by winning the Best Actor award for the film Pushpa (The Rise Part I) under Rajat Kamal
(Silver Lotus) for feature films.
2) The Best Actress award was shared by Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi and Kriti Sanon for Mimi
under Rajat Kamal(Silver Lotus) for feature films.
3) Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, directed by R Madhavan won the Best Feature Film award under
Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) Award for Feature Film.
4) The Kashmir Files directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Film on
National Integration.
5) RRR(Rise Roar Revolt), a Telugu film directed by S. S. Rajamouli has won 8 awards.
Answer- 5) RRR(Rise Roar Revolt), a Telugu film directed by S. S. Rajamouli has won 8 awards.
Explanation:
On 24th August 2023, the winners of the 69th National Film Awards (2023) were announced by the
jury panel during the event held at the National Media Centre, New Delhi, Delhi. Anurag Thakur, the
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, was presented with the list of the winners.
• 69th National Film Awards honoured the best films of 2021 in Indian cinema.
• Telugu Actor Allu Arjun won the Best Actor award for the film Pushpa (The Rise Part I) under
Rajat Kamal(Silver Lotus) for feature films. With this, he became the first Telugu actor to win
the National Award under Best Actor category.
• The Best Actress award was shared by Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi and Kriti Sanon for
Mimi under Rajat Kamal(Silver Lotus) for feature films.
• Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, directed by R Madhavan won the Best Feature Film award under
Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus)Award for Feature Film.
• The Kashmir Files directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Film
on National Integration.
• RRR(Rise Roar Revolt), a Telugu film directed by S. S. Rajamouli, has won the most number of
awards i.e. 6 at the 69th National Film Awards.
10. Which of the following tennis players has been recently (in August ‘23) appointed as the
ambassador of Infosys Limited?
1) Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
2) Rafael Nadal (Spain)
3) Iga Świątek (Poland)
4) Both 1 & 3
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
11. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the International Chess
Federation (FIDE) World Chess Cup 2023 held in Baku, Azerbaijan in July and August 2023?
A) Norwegian Grandmaster (GM) and World No. 1 player Magnus Carlsen won his first FIDE
World Cup title by defeating India’s GM Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa in the FIDE Chess World
Cup 2023 finals.
B) Aleksandra Goryachkina of Russia won the 2023 FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup title by
defeating Nurgyul Salimova of Bulgaria in the finals.
C) Praggnanandhaa becomes the first Indian since Viswanathan Anand to reach the Chess
World Cup final in 2002 and became the third-youngest player to qualify for this event after
Carlsen and GM Bobby Fischer.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Norwegian Grandmaster (GM) and World No. 1 player Magnus Carlsen won his first International
Chess Federation (FIDE) World Cup title by defeating India’s GM Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
in the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023 finals.
• The 10th edition of the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023 was held from 29th July to 24th August
2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
• Fabiano Caruana of the United States of America(USA) defeated Nijat Asabov of Azerbaijan to
secure the 3rd place.
• Carlsen defeated Praggnanandhaa in the tie-breaker after the two classical games ended in a
stalemate.
• Praggnanandhaa becomes the first Indian since Viswanathan Anand to reach the Chess World
Cup final in 2002.
• Praggnanandhaa’s performance in the World Cup earned him a spot in the 2024 FIDE
Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto, Canada.
• Praggnanandhaa (18-year-old) is the third-youngest player to qualify for this event after
Carlsen and GM Bobby Fischer.
• This was the first time four Indians qualified for the quarterfinals including Praggnanandhaa,
Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, D. Gukesh, and Arjun Erigaisi.
12. In August 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased the upper limit for offline
transactions to Rs _________ from Rs 200.
1) Rs 300
2) Rs 600
3) Rs 800
4) Rs 500
5) Rs 400
Answer- 4) Rs 500
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased the upper
limit for offline transactions to Rs 500 from Rs 200
w.e.f. August 24, 2023, following its announcement
during the bi-monthly policy review on August 10,
2023.
i. However, the overall limit is retained at Rs 2000 to
contain the risks associated with relaxation of two-
factor authentication.
ii. The information for the same was provided by
RBI under Section 10 (2) read with Section 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (Act
51 of 2007)/PSS Act.
iii. PSOs/PSPs are entities authorized by the RBI to operate payment systems enabling transactions
between payers and beneficiaries.
13. In August 2023, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi declared that _____________ of every year
will be observed as “National Space Day” in India to commemorate the soft landing of
Chandrayaan 3 on the Moon.
1) 25th August
2) 22nd August
3) 24th August
4) 26th August
5) 23rd August
Answer- 5) 23rd August
Explanation:
On 26th August 2023, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi declared that 23rd August of every year
will be observed as “National Space Day” in India to commemorate the soft landing of Chandrayaan
3 on the Moon.
• The announcement was made while addressing the team of Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) Scientists at the ISRO Telemetry Tracking & Command Network Mission
Control Complex (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
14. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 6th census on Minor
Irrigation (MI) schemes released in August 2023?
A) The Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS), Department of Water Resources (WR), River Development,
and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR) released the report on the 6th census on Minor
Irrigation (MI) schemes.
B) 23.14 million MI schemes have been reported in India, out of which 21.93 million are
Ground Water (GW) and 1.21 million are Surface Water (SW) schemes.
C) As per the report, Gujarat holds the largest number of MI schemes in India.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 2) Only A & B
Explanation:
On 26th August 2023, the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS), Department of Water Resources (WR), River
Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR) released the report on the 6th census on
Minor Irrigation (MI) schemes.
• This report also provides State-wise detailed information on all key parameters of MI projects
in India.
• This report will be useful for planners, researcher scholars, agricultural and groundwater
scientists, and all concerned with the development of irrigation and the agricultural economy
of India.
i. As per the report, 23.14 million MI schemes have been reported in India, out of which 21.93
million are Ground Water (GW) and 1.21 million are Surface Water (SW) schemes.
ii. Uttar Pradesh holds the largest number of MI schemes in India followed by Maharashtra,
Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
iii. Leading States in GW schemes are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and
Telangana.
15. Which of the following is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the 15th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India,
China, and South Africa) Summit 2023 held in August 2023?
A) The Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi visited Johannesburg, South Africa (SA) to
attend the 3 day annual 15th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit
2023.
B) During the summit, a loan agreement was inked between the New Development Bank(NDB)
and the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) for the implementation of phase II of the
16. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the visit of Prime Minister
(PM) of India Narendra Modi to Greece in August 2023?
A) Katerina Sakellaropoulou, President of Greece honoured PM Narendra Modi with The Grand
Cross of the Order of Honour, with this He became the first Indian PM to receive the honours.
B) PM Modi highlighted India and Greece’s plan to double the bilateral trade between India and
Greece by 2030 and announced an agreement in the field of agricultural production.
C) India and Greece have decided to strengthen their bilateral relations into a strategic
partnership for the benefit of the people of India and Greece.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
17. In August 2023, Emmerson Mnangagwa was re-elected as the President of ___________
(country) for the second term of 5 years.
1) Rwanda
2) Zimbabwe
3) Tanzania
4) Ghana
5) Ethiopia
Answer- 2) Zimbabwe
Explanation:
Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe, re-
elected to the post for the second term of 5 years(ie.,
2023-28) and final term. He belongs to the Zimbabwe
African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU–PF)
political party.
i. He secured 52.6 percent of the vote against his
opponent Nelson Chamisa of political party Citizens’
Coalition for Change (CCC) who secured 44 percent
votes.
ii. He is known as ‘The Crocodile’ for his ruthlessness.
19. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), a National Mission for Financial Inclusion (FI)
completed ___________ years of successful implementation on 28th August 2023.
1) 7
2) 9
3) 5
4) 6
5) 8
Answer- 2) 9
Explanation:
On 28th August 2023, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), a National Mission for Financial
Inclusion (FI) completed 9 years of successful implementation.
i. PMJDY, the biggest financial inclusion initiative in the world, was introduced by Prime Minister (PM)
Narendra Modi on 15th August 2014 (Independence Day) and was launched on 28th August 2014.
20. In August 2023, Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister, Ministry of Road Transport and
Highways(MoRTH) launched the world’s first prototype of BS-VI(Bharat Stage Six) Stage
II compliant “Electrified Flex Fuel vehicle”
Which company developed the Electrified Flex Fuel vehicle?
1) MG Motor India Private Limited
2) Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private
3) Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
4) Maruti Suzuki India Limited
5) Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited
Answer- 5) Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited
Explanation:
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways(MoRTH) launched the
world’s first prototype of BS-VI(Bharat Stage Six) Stage II compliant “Electrified Flex Fuel
vehicle”, Toyota Innova Hycross.It is a variant of Toyota’s Innova, developed by Toyota Kirloskar
Motor Private Limited(Toyota Kirloskar).
i. This is also India’s first flex-fuel electrified vehicle that can run in either electric mode or 100%
ethanol.
ii. This launch is in line with India’s target to increase ethanol blending in petrol by 20% by 2025-
2026.
iii. The new Electrified Flex Fuel vehicle(FFV) is based on the Innova Hycross and is designed and
developed to comply with the emission standards of India.
21. Name the bank that has recently (in August ‘23) launched ‘Infinity Savings Account’, a first-
of-its-kind fully Digital fixed fee-based savings account with no paperwork or branch visits.
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) YES Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 3) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank Limited launched ‘Infinity Savings Account’, a first-of-its-kind fully Digital fixed fee-based
savings account with no paperwork or branch visits. We are able to open completely in digital through
the Video Know Your Customer (KYC) process.
22. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 46th Annual General
Meeting of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) held in August 2023?
A) Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio) is all set to launch ‘Jio AirFiber’, a new Fixed Wireless
Access (FWA) internet service for homes and offices, on September 19, 2023.
B) Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani, and Anant Ambani were appointed as the Non-Executive
Directors on the board of RIL.
C) RIL will set up 100 Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants to convert agri-waste into gas.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On August 27, 2023, the 46th Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) was held
through video-conferencing where Managing Director (MD) and Chairman Mukesh Ambani of RIL
made key announcements.
• RIL’s consolidated revenues stood at Rs 9,74,864 crore, while Earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for FY23 was Rs 1,53,920 crore. The net profit was Rs
73,670 crore.
• Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio) is all set to launch ‘Jio AirFiber’, a new Fixed Wireless
Access (FWA) internet service for homes and offices, on September 19, 2023.
• The new and the demerged financial services company of RIL, Jio Financial Services Limited
(JFSL), will foray into insurance segment including life, general and health, using predictive
data analytics to co-create contextual products.
• Isha Ambani (31), Akash Ambani (31), and Anant Ambani (28), the children of Mukesh and
Nita Ambani, were appointed as the Non-Executive Directors on the board of RIL.
• Mukesh Ambani will continue as chairperson-MD for 5 more years i.e. till 2028, and mentor the
next generation leaders.
• RIL will set up 100 Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants to convert agri-waste into gas. It has
already set up two demo units for CBG at Jamnagar while it has commissioned the first
commercial scale CBG plant at Barabanki in Uttar Pradesh (UP).
• Reliance has become India’s largest Bio-energy producer.
23. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the winners of the India
Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC), announced by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(MoHUA) in 2023?
A) Indore topped the National Smart City Award, followed by Surat and Agra in second and
third place respectively.
B) Madhya Pradesh topped the state award, followed by Tamil Nadu in second place.
24. Which country has recently (in August ‘23) signed an MoU with the Government of India for
an Open Sky Policy?
1) United Arab Emirates
2) New Zealand
3) France
4) Australia
5) United States of America
Answer- 2) New Zealand
Explanation:
On August 29, 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Government
of India and the Government of New Zealand for an Open Sky Policy, allowing more flights between
various cities in the two countries.
i. This will further boost the bilateral relationship between both nations in civil aviation by scheduling
of new routes, code share services, traffic rights and capacity entitlement.
ii. Under this, New Zealand’s designated airline(s) can operate unrestricted services with any type of
aircraft, holding third and fourth freedom traffic rights to/from six Indian cities: New Delhi (Delhi),
Mumbai (Maharashtra), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Hyderabad (Telangana), and
Kolkata (West Bengal). This is set to amplify bilateral civil aviation relations.
26. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the cabinet approval in
August 2023?
A) The Cabinet Committee for Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the reduction of LPG
(Liquefied petroleum gas) cost by Rs 500 per cylinder for all consumers w.e.f. September 30,
2023.
B) The Startup Guidelines for Technical Textiles - Grant for Research and Entrepreneurship
across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT) providing grant-in-aid of up to Rs 50
lakh for up to a period of 18 months has been approved.
C) The Union Cabinet adopted a resolution hailing the soft-landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the
lunar surface, highlighting that the mission’s achievement signifies not only Indian Space
Research Organization’s (ISRO) success but also India’s advancement and global stature.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has approved the following
proposals on 29th August 2023:
i. The Cabinet Committee for Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the reduction of LPG (Liquefied
petroleum gas) cost by Rs 200 per cylinder for all consumers w.e.f. August 30, 2023.
27. Name the Bank that has been recently (in August ‘23) appointed by the Reserve Bank of
India (RBI) to act as an authorized bank for pension disbursement for civil pensioners on
behalf of the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO).
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) YES Bank
4) Bandhan Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 4) Bandhan Bank
Explanation:
Bandhan Bank Ltd has been appointed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to act as an authorized
bank for pension disbursement for civil pensioners on behalf of the Central Pension Accounting Office
(CPAO), an entity under the Ministry of Finance.
i. Bandhan Bank will soon be integrating with the office of the CPAO to operationalise the
disbursement process.
28. Which of the points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the cabinet approval in August 2023?
1) The Cabinet committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approves seven multi-tracking projects of
Indian Railways with an outlay of Rs 32,500 crore.
2) The Union Cabinet also approved extension of Digital India programme with an outlay of Rs 14,903
crore.
3) The Central Government has approved a Rs 20,000 crore project for the construction of five Fleet
Support Vessels (FSVs) for the Indian Navy (IN).
4) The Union Cabinet approved the bus scheme ‘PM-eBus Sewa’ for augmenting city bus operation by
10,000 e-buses (electric buses) on Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
5) The Union Cabinet has approved the signing and ratification of the Mutual Recognition
Arrangement (MRA) between the Central Board of Indirect taxes (CBI), India, and the Department of
Home Affairs, Indonesia.
Answer- 5) The Union Cabinet has approved the signing and ratification of the Mutual
Recognition Arrangement (MRA) between the Central Board of Indirect taxes (CBI), India, and
the Department of Home Affairs, Indonesia.
29. Which state government has recently (in August ‘23) announced a plan to establish India’s
first Common Testing Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) (drones) under the Defence
Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS)?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Maharashtra
3) Odisha
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 1) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu (TN) is set to establish India’s first Common Testing Centre for Unmanned Aerial
Systems (UAS) (drones) under the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS). The centre will be
established at a cost of Rs 45 crore over an area of 2.3 acres at the State Industries Promotion
Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) Industrial Park, Vallam Vadagal near Sriperumbudur in
Kanchipuram district, TN.
i. It would be established by the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), which is
the nodal agency for implementing the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor (TNDIC), which aims
to provide an ecosystem for the aerospace and defence industry in the region.
30. Name the bank that has recently (in August ‘23) launched Jeevan Dhara, a unique savings
bank account designed for pensioners.
1) Canara Bank
2) Union Bank of India
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Bank of India
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 1) Canara Bank
Explanation:
Canara Bank launched Canara Jeevan Dhara, a unique savings bank account designed for
pensioners and those who are planning for retirement, including all the employees who retired on a
voluntary basis or standard retirement procedures.
Variants:
• Under this scheme, the bank provides two variants based on the amount of pension credit.
• Diamonds account is designed for pension credits of up to Rs 50,000.
• Platinum account caters to pension credits exceeding Rs 50,000.
31. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Visit of Droupadi Murmu,
President of India to West Bengal in August 2023?
A) President Droupadi Murmu launched the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Vindhyagiri, the sixth ship
of project 17A of Indian Navy (IN) at Garden Reach Shipbuilders Engineers (GRSE) Limited
facility on the banks of Hooghly river in Kolkata, WB.
B) INS Vindhyagiri is named after the mountain range in Karnataka, it is the sixth of seven
ships being built under Project 17A (Alpha) Frigates.
C) The President launched the ‘My Bengal, Addiction Free Bengal’ Campaign under the ‘Nasha
Mukt Bharat Abhiyan‘, organized by Brahma Kumaris at Raj Bhavan, Kolkata.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & B
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 17th August 2023, Droupadi Murmu, President of India, visited West Bengal(WB). This mark’s her
2nd visit to West Bengal as President of India.
• During her 1-day visit to Kolkata, WB, she launched the ‘My Bengal, Addiction Free Bengal’
Campaign and INS (Indian Naval Ship) ‘Vindhyagiri‘(Y – 3024), a Project 17A Frigate (Shivalik
Class).
i. President Droupadi Murmu launched the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Vindhyagiri, the sixth ship of
project 17A of Indian Navy (IN) at Garden Reach Shipbuilders Engineers (GRSE) Limited facility on the
banks of Hooghly river in Kolkata, WB.
32. Name the country that has recently (in August ‘23) signed an MoU for sharing of ‘India
Stack‘, a collection of open Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and Digital Public
Goods(DPGs).
1) France
2) United Arab Emirates
3) United Kingdom
4) Trinidad and Tobago
5) United States of America
Answer- 4) Trinidad and Tobago
Explanation:
On 17th August 2023, India and Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) on sharing of ‘India Stack‘, a collection of open Application Programming
Interfaces (APIs), and Digital Public Goods(DPGs) that aim to facilitate identity, data, and payment
services on a large scale.
i. Under this MoU, Both India and T&T have agreed to collaborate in the areas of digital
transformation by means of capacity building, training programmes, exchange of best practices,
exchange of public officials and experts, and development of pilot or demo solutions, among others.
ii. The collection of APIs in the India Stack serves as the foundation upon which external entities can
construct software that taps into government identification, payment networks, and data
repositories.
33. Which country’s Air Force has recently (in August ‘23) received the Dornier 228 maritime
surveillance aircraft from the Indian Navy?
1) Seychelles
2) Maldives
3) Sri Lanka
4) Indonesia
5) United Arab Emirates
Answer- 3) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
On August 16, 2023, India presented the Indian Navy’s Dornier 228 maritime surveillance aircraft
to the Sri Lanka Air Force(SALF) at the event in Katunayake SLAF Base, Colombo, SriLanka.
• On the occasion of India’s 77th Independence day celebration,the high commissioner of India,
Gopal Baglay ceremonially handed over the aircraft to Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka, the Chief of Staff
and Senior Adviser to the President on National Security.
i. The 19-seater Dornier 228 aircraft is a highly versatile multi-purpose light transport aircraft.
ii. Dornier 228 was designed and manufactured for the first time by Dornier GmbH (a German aircraft
manufacturer).
35. Name the bank that has recently (in August ‘23) partnered with Reserve Bank Innovation
Hub (RBIH) to launch Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and unsecured Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSME) loans powered by Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit (PTPFC).
1) IndusInd Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) YES Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank Limited has launched two new financial products, Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and unsecured
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) loans powered by Public Tech Platform for Frictionless
Credit (PTPFC), an initiate of Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), wholly owned subsidiary of the
Reserve Bank of India(RBI)
i. On Pilot basis, the Kisan Credit Cards(KCC) will be introduced in Madhya Pradesh(MP).
ii. Customers can access these cards for amounts up to Rs. 1.6 lakhs.
iii. MSME loans will be made available across India, and this will offer loans up to Rs 10 lakh to
customers.
iv. Both the products will be of fully digital process and require no paperwork.
37. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the assent given by the
President of India Droupadi Murmu in August 2023?
A) The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Act, 2023 declares IIMs as institutes of
national importance in alignment with the acts governing the Indian Institute Of Technology
(IITs) and other Institutes of National Importance.
B) The National Dental Commission Act, 2023 declares that the National Dental Commission
consists of 33 members,will be formed to replace the existing Dental Council of India (DCI) and
repeal the Dentists Bill, 1948.
C) The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2023 amends
the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002 (‘OAMDR Act’), to
introduce crucial reforms in India’s offshore mining sector.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The President of India Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the following bills during the
Monsoon Session, 2023 of Parliament:
i. The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Act, 2023 falls under the jurisdiction of the
Ministry of Human Resource Development. It was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 28, 2023, amending
the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Act, 2017.
• The Act declares IIMs as institutes of national importance in alignment with the acts governing
the Indian Institute Of Technology (IITs) and other Institutes of National Importance.
• The Bill classifies the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai in
Maharashtra as IIM, Mumbai, means, NITIE is included in The IIM Act, 2017. Hence, NITIE is
India’s proposed 21st IIM.
38. In August 2023, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) mandatory to all
finfluencers/Finance Influencers working in the banking, financial services, and insurance
(BFSI) sector offering investment advice to be registered with the _______________(Regulatory
Body) .
1) Reserve Bank of India
2) Small Industries Development Bank of India
3) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
4) Securities and Exchange Board of India
5) Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
Answer- 4) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) announced that it is mandatory to all finfluencers
or finance influencers working in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector offering
investment advice to be registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
• The new guidelines are to safeguard consumers from the consequences of advice from non-
experts.
i. Finfluencers who have certifications from recognized institutions need to openly share their
certified expert status and their credentials.
ii. They should display their registration number along with name and qualifications.
iii. For other financial advice, suitable credentials like a licence from the Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority of India (IRDAI), being a chartered accountant (CA) or holding a company
secretaryship are required.
39. Who has been recently (in August ‘23) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of South Indian Bank?
1) Sankara Narayanan
2) P R Seshadri
3) Murali Ramakrishnan
4) Salim Gangadharan
5) Radha Unni
Answer- 2) P R Seshadri
Explanation:
On 17th August 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of P R Seshadri as
the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of South Indian Bank for a period of 3
years with effect from 1st October 2023.
40. In August 2023, India’s first long-range side swing revolver ‘Prabal’ with twice the range of
other revolvers was launched at the Small Arms Factory (SFA) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Which company manufactured the swing revolver?
1) Astra Microwave Products Ltd
2) Amol Steel Pvt Ltd
3) Bharat Earth Movers Ltd
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
5) Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Ltd
Answer- 5) Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Ltd
Explanation:
On 18th August 2023, India’s first long-range side swing revolver ‘Prabal’ with “twice the range of
other revolvers”, manufactured by Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Ltd. (AW&EIL), was
launched at the Small Arms Factory (SFA) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh for civilians and arms dealers.
i. AW&EIL, a Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) based fully government-owned enterprise ultimate weapon
system provider
ii. Prabal revolver is a lightweight .32 caliber ‘side swing’ revolver and weight: 675 grams (without
cartridges).
iii. The Prabal revolver uses an innovative side-swing mechanism for loading/unloading bullets,
replacing the traditional tilting or frame-breaking methods. This side-swing cylinder opening is also
lighter by 25 to 50 grams compared to other revolvers.
41. In August 2023, the Indian Army inducted the first Swathi Mark II Mountain variant
Weapon Locating Radar(WLR), a lighter and compact version WLR for mountains & high-
altitude areas.
Which company has developed the Swathi Mk II Mountain variant WLR?
1) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
2) BEML Limited
3) Bharat Dynamics
4) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
5) Bharat Electronics Limited
Answer- 5) Bharat Electronics Limited
Explanation:
The Indian Army inducted the first Swathi Mark II Mountain variant Weapon Locating Radar(WLR),
a lighter and compact version WLR for mountains & high-altitude areas.
i. The WLR was flagged off by Lieutenant General JB Chaudhari, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (CD&S) in
Agra, Uttar Pradesh(UP).
ii. Swathi Mk II was developed by Bharat Electronics Limited(BEL), a Navratna Public Sector
Enterprise(PSE) under the Ministry of Defence(MoD), in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
42. Which country’s Luna-25 Mission has recently (in August’ 23) failed, as the spacecraft spun
out of control and crashed into the moon after a problem preparing for pre-landing orbit?
1) Japan
2) United Arab Emirates
3) Russia
4) China
5) United States of America
Answer- 3) Russia
Explanation:
Russia’s first lunar mission in 47 years, Luna-25, failed as the spacecraft spun out of control and
crashed into the moon after a problem preparing for pre-landing orbit (orbital maneuver).
i. Roscosmos, State Space Corporation of Russian Federation, announced that the initial analysis of the
moon lander indicates that a difference between the planned and actual propulsion maneuver caused
the spacecraft to move into an unintended orbit.
ii. Luna-Glob-Lander (Luna-Glob-1), also known as Luna-25, was launched on 10th August 2023 atop
a Soyuz-2.1b rocket(Soyuz-2 Fregat) from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia.
iii. It was anticipated to land near the lunar south pole on 21st August 2023.
43. In which state/UT, NTPC Limited has recently (in August ‘23) begun the trial of India’s 1st
hydrogen bus?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Jammu and Kashmir
3) Ladakh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Delhi
Answer- 3) Ladakh
Explanation:
NTPC Limited (formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation), a Maharatna Public Sector
Undertaking(PSU) under the Ministry of Power (MoP), has begun the trial of India’s 1st hydrogen
bus in Leh, Union Territory (UT) Ladakh.
i. This marks India’s 1st-ever use of hydrogen buses on public roads. The first hydrogen bus arrived in
Leh, marking the initiation of a 3-month process involving field trials, roadworthiness tests, and
necessary regulatory steps.
ii. The first of its kind Green Hydrogen Mobility Project at 11,562 ft is co-located with a dedicated
Solar plant of 1.7 MW for providing renewable power.
44. Which country’s Women’s football team has recently (in August ‘23) won the Fédération
Internationale de football Association(FIFA) Women’s World Cup 2023 by defeating England?
1) United States of America
2) Germany
3) Sweden
45. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the initiatives by the Ministry
of Science & Technology (MoST) in August 2023?
A) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh
unveiled “NBRI Namoh 108”, a unique variety of Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) with 108 petals, in
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh(UP).
B) NBRI Namoh 108 was developed by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research- National
Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow, UP.
C) The Union Minister also introduced ‘NBRI-Nihar,’ a new Aloe vera variant with about 2.5
times greater gel yield compared to traditional Aloe vera.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On August 19, 2023, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh, Ministry of
Science & Technology (MoST), unveiled “NBRI Namoh 108”, a unique variety of Lotus (Nelumbo
nucifera) with 108 petals, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh(UP).
NBRI Namoh 108 was developed by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research- National Botanical
Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow(UP)-based institute of national importance which engaged
in research in the classical botanical disciplines.
• This is the first lotus variety whose genome is completely sequenced for its characteristics & it
will be registered as the official lotus variety out of India.
46. In August 2023, the Central Board for Direct Tax (CBDT) notified the Income Tax
Amendment (Sixteenth Amendment), Rules, 2023, prescribing the 11UACA rule for calculating
income from maturity of life insurance policies issued after April 1, 2023, with the amount of
premiums exceeding Rs ____________ .
1) 4 lakh
2) 6 lakh
3) 5 lakh
4) 2 lakh
5) 3 lakh
Answer- 3) 5 lakh
Explanation:
The Central Board for Direct Tax (CBDT) under Department Of Revenue in Ministry of Finance has
notified the Income Tax Amendment (Sixteenth Amendment), Rules, 2023, prescribing rule
11UACA for calculating income with respect to sum received upon maturity of life insurance
policies wherein the amount of premiums exceed Rs 5 lakh and such policy/policies are issued on or
after April 1, 2023.
i. Amendment:
• If the annual total premium paid does not surpass Rs. 5 lakhs, life insurance policies issued
post 1 April 2023 will qualify for tax exemption on maturity benefits under Section 10(10D) of
the Income Tax Act, 1961.
• However, policies with premiums surpassing the sum of Rs. 5 lakhs will have their maturity
proceeds integrated into the policyholder’s income and will be subject to the relevant income
tax rates.
ii. Presently, Section 10(10D) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 offers an exclusion from income tax for
sums obtained from a life insurance policy, encompassing bonus allotments, subject to certain
outlined criteria.
47. Name the personality who has been recently (in August ‘23) honoured with the ‘Udyog
Ratna Award’ in the 1st Maharashtra Industry Awards 2023.
1) Gautam Adani
2) Ratan Tata
3) Adar Poonawalla
4) Mukesh Ambani
5) Ajit Pawar
Answer- 2) Ratan Tata
48. Who has been recently (in August ‘23) appointed as the Part-time Chairman of the Unique
Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)?
1) Amit Agrawal
2) Neelkanth Mishra
3) Rajesh Kumar
4) Satyanarayana
5) Atul Kumar Chaudhary
Answer- 2) Neelkanth Mishra
Explanation:
Neelkanth Mishra has been appointed as the Part-time Chairman of the Unique Identification
Authority of India (UIDAI). He has been serving as the Chief Economist at Axis Bank Limited and Head
of Global Research at Axis Capital Limited since May 2023.
i. The Chairman post was vacant for almost 4 years. Previously, J. Satyanarayana served as the part-
time Chairman of UIDAI from July 12, 2016, to April 15, 2019.
ii. He will be the second non-bureaucrat after Nandan Nilekani (2009 to 2014) to chair UIADI.
49. In August 2023, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approved the Dholpur-
Karauli Tiger Reserve of ___________ (state) as 54th Tiger Reserve of India.
1) West Bengal
2) Karnataka
3) Rajasthan
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Rajasthan
Explanation:
National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) which operates under the Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) of the Government of India, has officially approved The Karauli-
Sarmathura-Dholpur sanctuary in Rajasthan as Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve of India under
Project Tiger.
50. Which country has recently (in August ‘23) elected Srettha Thavisin as the 30th Prime
Minister (PM)?
1) Türkiye
2) Maldives
3) Philippines
4) Thailand
5) Indonesia
Answer- 4) Thailand
Explanation:
On 22nd August 2023, Srettha Thavisin (61 years old) of Pheu Thai Party (PTP) was elected as the
30th Prime Minister (PM) of Thailand after winning the joint vote of the bicameral parliament.
i. He has also received the approval from the Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn to assume the office as
PM of Thailand.
ii. He succeeds Prayut Chan-o-cha, the 29th PM of Thailand (2014 to 2023), who announced
retirement from politics in July 2023.
51. In August 2023, the Union Cabinet approved Rs _________ for a last-mile broadband
connectivity plan for 6.4 lakh villages across India as part of the BharatNet project.
1) 2.78 lakh crores
2) 3.20 lakh crores
3) 1.39 lakh crores
4) 2.13 lakh crores
5) 4.20 lakh crores
Answer- 3) 1.39 lakh crores
Explanation:
On 4th August 2023, the Union Cabinet approved Rs 1.39 lakh crores for a last-mile broadband
connectivity plan for 6.4 lakh villages across India as part of the BharatNet project. It will involve a
change in execution strategy, with a focus on providing optical fiber-based connections to the last mile
through village-level entrepreneurs.
i. The last-mile connectivity will be delivered by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) namely Bharat
Broadband Network Limited (BBNL), an arm of state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), in
partnership with village-level entrepreneur (VLE).
ii. This partnership aims to ensure effective and efficient broadband connectivity reaching the
grassroots level in the villages.
iii. BharatNet is one of the biggest rural telecom projects in the world.Around 1.94 lakh villages have
been connected at present, and the balance is likely to be connected over 2.5 years.
53. In August 2023, India pledged to support USD 700,000 from the India-United Nations
Development Partnership(UNDP) Fund to _________ (country)’s clean water initiatives and
community development in schools project.
1) Vanuatu
2) Fiji
3) Tonga
4) Samoa
5) Tuvalu
Answer- 5) Tuvalu
Explanation:
India has pledged to support worth USD 700,000 from the India-United Nations Development
Partnership(UNDP) Fund to the project in Tuvalu, a Pacific island nation for clean water initiatives
and community development in schools.
i. India will provide funding support for the “Motufoua Concrete Water Cistern” project, initiated
by the Tuvalu Government.
ii. The project aims to construct a concrete water cistern, at Tuvalu’s only public school called
‘Motufoua Secondary School’,a capacity of 760 metric cubes which will store and provide clean water
to students, teachers and school staff promoting hygiene and reducing water-borne diseases.
iii. This financial commitment aligns with Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s “Sagar Amrut
Scholarship” scheme for the Pacific Island countries.
55. In August 2023, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) __________ (country)
and India’s eGov Foundation signed an MoU to tackle the critical challenge of infectious
medical waste management.
1) Maldives
2) Indonesia
3) Sri Lanka
4) United Arab Emirates
5) Mauritius
Answer- 2) Indonesia
Explanation:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Indonesia and India’s eGov Foundation have
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to tackle the critical challenge of infectious medical
waste management in Indonesia.
i. Aim: To utilize eGov Foundation’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) – DIGIT (Digital Infrastructure
for Governance, Impact & Transformation) to implement a cohesive solution at speed and scale
ii. Through the partnership, Indonesia will use eGov Foundation’s DIGIT Sanitation platform to handle
various waste types.
iii. Notably, UNDP Indonesia through the ME-SMILE is collaborating and utilizing the expertise of
regional and global partners. ME-SMILE has started managing medical waste in 32 hospitals and 1
health center.
56. Name the Payment Bank that has recently (in August ‘23) launched India’s 1st eco-friendly
debit card.
1) Paytm Payments Bank
2) India Post Payments Bank
3) Fino Payments Bank
4) Airtel Payment Bank
5) Jio Payments Bank
Answer- 4) Airtel Payment Bank
57. In August 2023, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Academy joined as the
______________ member of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) Global
Academy Network.
1) 6th
2) 8th
3) 12th
4) 10th
5) 7th
Answer- 4) 10th
Explanation:
On 8th August 2023, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Academy, based in Ghaziabad, Uttar
Pradesh joined the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) Global Academy Network
as its 10th member through a virtual signing ceremony organized between CBI and Interpol at Global
Complex for Innovation, Singapore for development and delivery of joint training program and
research projects.
i. INTERPOL Global Academy Network:
• Established in 2019, the INTERPOL Global Academy Network is under the leadership of
INTERPOL’s Capacity Building and Training Directorate. Its primary goal is to spearhead a
worldwide strategy for law enforcement training..
• The INTERPOL Global Academy currently has 10 members: Abu Dhabi, Argentina, Austria,
Botswana, Colombia, India, Korea, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia and Spain.
58. Which state has recently (in August ‘23) received the support from the National Bank for
Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to get a Geographical Indications (GI) tag for
five traditional products including Nathdwara Pichhwai Craft?
1) Rajasthan
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Jharkhand
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD) supported Rajasthan to get a
Geographical Indications (GI) tag for five traditional products including Nathdwara Pichhwai
60. Which company has recently (in August ‘23) launched “Neerakshi”, India’s 1st indigenous
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) to detect mines?
1) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd
2) Larsen & Toubro Ltd
3) Cochin Shipyard Ltd
4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd
5) Goa Shipyard Hindustan Shipyard Ltd
Answer- 4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd
Explanation:
On 28th July 2023, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, Public Sector Undertaking
(PSU) under the Ministry of Defence(MoD) launched “Neerakshi”(Eyes in the Water), India’s first of
61. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Study on Assessment of
Employment Potential of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) released by the Department of Drinking
Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti in August 2023?
A) The assessment was conducted by the Centre for Public Policy under Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT) Madras.
B) The report of the study has estimated an employment generation potential of JJM to the tune
of 2.82 crore person per year employment.
C) The report estimated that around 59.93 lakh persons get direct employment during the
construction phase of JJM per year from the total employment generation of 2.82 crore persons
per year.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
On 10th August 2023, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal
Shakti, released the report of the Study on Assessment of Employment Potential of Jal Jeevan Mission
(JJM), in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The assessment was conducted by the Centre for Public Policy under Indian Institute of
Management Bangalore (IIMB), Benglauru(Karnataka).
• The report of the study has estimated an employment generation potential of JJM to the tune of
2.82 crore person per year employment.
• The report was prepared with technical support from the International Labour Organization
(ILO).
• Key Finding: The report estimated that around 59.93 lakh persons get direct employment
during the construction phase of JJM per year from the total employment generation of 2.82
crore person per year.
• Indirect Employment:It Provides additional indirect employment to 2.22 crore persons per
year in India through manpower engaged in production of the materials including pipes,
valves, pumps.
63.Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the National Space Innovation
Challenge 2023 (NSIC 2023) held in August 2023?
A)Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) partnered with the Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) and Navars Edutech Private Limited to launch the National Space Innovation Challenge
2023 (NSIC 2023).
B)NSIC 2023 is a national-level campaign designed to bridge the gap in the Indian space
economy and the future space workforce and encourage future space entrepreneurs.
C) NSIC 2023 will be open from 11th August 2023 to 20th September 2023.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), the flagship initiative of NITI Aayog (National Institution for
Transforming India), partnered with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Navars
Edutech Private Limited to launch the National Space Innovation Challenge 2023 (NSIC 2023).
i.NSIC 2023 is a national-level campaign designed to bridge the gap in the Indian space economy
and the future space workforce and encourage future space entrepreneurs.
ii.NSIC 2023 will be open from 11th August 2023 to 20th September 2023.
• For Category 1 (Grade 5-8) - Space Junk collection robot design and Reusable Rockets design
• For Category 2 (Grade 9-12) - Satellite design for Global warming studies and Indian Spaceship
design for Planet Mars
64. Name the Naval Exercise that recently (in August ‘23) saw the participation of the Indian
Navy (IN) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy in Dubai, UAE?
1) Exercise Khanjar
2) Exercise Ajeya Warrior
3) Exercise Zayed Talwar
4) Exercise Kakadu
5) Exercise Zair-Al-Bahr
Answer- 3) Exercise Zayed Talwar
Explanation:
From August 8 - 11, 2023, a bilateral naval maritime partnership exercise 'Zayed Talwar' was held
between the Indian Navy (IN), India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy, in Dubai, UAE.
• From India, INS (, Indian Navy Ship) Visakhapatnam and INS Trikand participated. The
delegation of IN was commanded by Rear Admiral Vineet McCarty, Flag Officer Commanding
Western Fleet (FOCWF).
65. Which country’s men’s hockey team has recently (In August ‘23) won the Asian Champions
Trophy Chennai 2023 by Defeating Malaysia?
1) China
2) India
3) Pakistan
4) Japan
5) South Korea
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
The 7th edition of the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 held from 3rd to 12th August 2023 in
the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.The Indian Men’s hockey team won the Hero
Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Title defeating Malaysia (4-3) in the finals in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• The Indian men’s hockey team moved to 3rd position(2771.35 points) from 4th in Fédération
Internationale de Hockey(FIH) ranking following the title winner of the tournament.
• This victory marks India’s 4th win in the tournament including 2011,2016,2018,2013 and
becomes the Successful team in the tournament after Pakistan(2012,2013,2018).
Winners:
Position Team
1 India(Gold)
2 Malaysia(Silver)
3 Japan(Bronze)
66. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the 77th Independence Day
event held on 15th August 2023?
1) The Central Government has organized the 77th Independence Day at Red Fort, New Delhi, Delhi
with the theme Support our Troops, Salute our Troops under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’
celebrations.
2) In 2023, PM Modi has also introduced the “HAR GHAR TIRANGA” means “Every Home, a Tricolor”
campaign ,encouraging the public to proudly hoist the tricolor flag on Independence Day.
3) During the event, Indigenous 105-mm Light Field Guns were used for the first time for ceremonial
gun salute at Independence Day events.
4) The President of India Droupadi Murmu has approved one President’s Tatrakshak Medal (PTM)
and five Tatrakshak Medals (TM) to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) personnel.
5) The President approved 76 Gallantry awards to Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces
(CAPF) personnel & awarded 53 personnel with Fire Service Medals.
69. In August 2023, ____________, Indian football player & Former Indian captain passed away.
1) Subhash Bhowmick
2) Mahesh Gawli
3) Mohammed Habib
4) Pradip Kumar Banerjee
5) Bhaichung Bhutia
Answer- 3) Mohammed Habib
Explanation:
Mohammed Habib, the legendary Indian football player and Former Indian captain, passed away
at the age of 74 in Hyderabad, Telangana. He was born in Hyderabad in undivided Andhra Pradesh
(now Telangana) on July 17, 1949.
i. He was affectionately referred to as the ‘Bade Miya’ of Kolkata football, and he played international
football till 1975.
ii. Dedicated to football, he refused all the job offers that came his way and became India’s 1st “True
Professional Footballer”.
iii. He was a part of the bronze-medal winning team at the 1970 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand.
iv. Awards/Honours:
• He was conferred with the Arjuna Award 1980-81 for football.
• He was also conferred with the East Bengal Bharat Gaurav Award in 2016.
• In 2018, the West Bengal Government instituted him the title Banga Bibhushan in the field
Footballer.
70. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the SemiconIndia 2023
conference held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat?
A) The Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-DIT) has collaborated with United
Kingdom (UK) based Arm through the “Arm Flexible Access for Startups” (AFAS) program to
expand semiconductor support under the Design Linked Incentive Scheme (DLI).
B) AFAS program gives USD $0 license fee access to a broad portfolio of verified Arm IP, tools
and training to startups.
71. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha
Samagam (ABSS) 2023, an educational event held in July 2023?
A) Prime Minister (PM), Narendra Modi inaugurated the ABSS (‘Shiksha Mahakumbh’, a 2-days
event), jointly organized by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Skill
Development & Entrepreneurship (MoSDE) in New Delhi, Delhi.
B) Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, introduced the logo, slogan – “Jan Jan Sakshar“, and
mobile application of the Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS): Nav
Bharat Saksharta Karyakram during the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2023.
C) The MoE and the MoSDE, signed 106 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with various
organizations and institutions on the occasion of the ABSS 2023.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & c
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 30th July 2023, the Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam (ABSS) 2023, an educational event was
concluded with a resolution collectively made by the education leaders to transform India into an
equitable and vibrant knowledge society. The event’s valedictory address was delivered by Union
Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education (MoE).
• Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan informed that capacity building of teachers is a priority
and around 300 institutions including 100 from school education, 100 from higher education,
and 100 from skill will be developed as centres of excellence during this academic year.
72. Name the organisation/bank that has recently (in July ‘23) signed USD 200 million loan
agreement with Government of India (GoI) to expand urban service in Rajasthan.
1) World Bank
2) Asian Development Bank
3) United Nations Development Programme
4) International Monetary Fund
5) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Answer- 2) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
On 28th July 2023, The Government of India (GoI) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a
USD 200 million loan agreement as additional financing for the ongoing Rajasthan Secondary
Towns Development Sector Project as additional financing, to expand water supply and sanitation
systems and enhance urban resilience and heritage living in selected towns.
i. The additional financing will assist the Government of Rajasthan in reducing the basic infrastructure
gaps in its secondary towns by expanding water supply and sanitation services and improving
livability in selected urban local bodies.
ii. This initiative includes the reconstruction of water structures with heritage value, integrating
nature-based solutions to enhance climate resilience for expanding basic urban services.
73. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) became the first member from India to
join the Asia Transition Finance Study Group (ATFSG).
1) NTPC Limited
2) Power Grid Corporation of India
3) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation
4) Power Finance Corporation Limited
5) THDC India Limited
Answer- 4) Power Finance Corporation Limited
Explanation:
Power Finance Corporation Limited(PFC), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU)
under the Ministry of Power & a leading Non-Banking Financial Corporation(NBFC) in India, became
the first member from India to join the Asia Transition Finance Study Group(ATFSG), an initiative by
Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) for promoting sustainable transition
finance for Asian Countries.
74. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the step taken by the Indian
Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in July 2023?
A) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the PSLV-C56/DS-SAR Mission, Polar
Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV–C56) carrying 7 Singapore Satellites – DS-SAR as primary
satellite along with 6 co-passengers, from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
B) The Commercial Mission conducted by ISRO under a contract with NewSpace India Limited
(NSIL) for ST Engineering, Singapore.
C) The launcher placed all 7 satellites from Singapore into a circular Near-equatorial Orbit
(NEO) at an altitude of 535 km with 5 degree orbital inclination.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & c
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 30th July 2023, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the PSLV-
C56/DS-SAR Mission, Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV–C56) carrying 7 Singapore Satellites –
DS-SAR as primary satellite along with 6 co-passengers, from the First Launch Pad (FLP) Satish
Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
i. This is a Dedicated Commercial Mission conducted by ISRO under a contract with NewSpace India
Limited (NSIL) for ST Engineering, Singapore.
ii. This marks the 58th flight of PSLV and 17th flight of PSLV in core alone configuration.
iii. This was the 431st foreign satellite launch from India by ISRO and the 4th dedicated PSLV mission
for the Singapore government.
iv. The launcher placed all 7 satellites from Singapore into a circular Near-equatorial Orbit (NEO) at
an altitude of 535 km with 5 degree orbital inclination.
v. ISRO attempted a unique De-Orbiting Experiment using the PS4, the 4th stage of the PSLV-C56
rocket.
76. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Geographical Indications
(GI) tags granted by the Geographical Indications Registry, as of August 2023?
A) Geographical Indications Registry under the Department of Industry Promotion and
Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has granted GI tags for 7 new products
from 3 states– 4 from Rajasthan, 2 from Goa and 1 from Uttar Pradesh.
B) 3 new products of TN namely Tirunelveli’s Chedibutta saree, Kanniyakumari’s Matti banana,
and Tiruvannamalai’s Jaderi namakatti were also given GI tag status.
C) With the addition of 3 new products, Tamil Nadu (TN) has become the 2nd state with 61 GI
tagged products.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 2) Only A & B
Explanation:
Geographical Indications Registry headquartered in Chennai (Tamil Nadu) under the Department of
Industry Promotion and Internal Trade (DIPIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has
granted Geographical Indications (GI) tags for 7 new products from 3 states– 4 from Rajasthan, 2
from Goa and 1 from Uttar Pradesh (UP).
• Udaipur Koftgari Metal Craft, Bikaner Kashidakari Craft, Bikaner Usta Kala Craft & Jodhpur
Bandhej Craft from Rajasthan, Goa Mankur Mango (Malcorado or Mankurad) & Goan Bebinca
from Goa and Jalesar Metal Craft (Jalesar Dhatu Shilp) from UP.
i. Tamil Nadu (TN) has now become the state with a maximum of 58 Geographical Indication (GI)
tagged products with the addition of 3 new products of TN namely Tirunelveli’s Chedibutta saree,
Kanniyakumari’s Matti banana, and Tiruvannamalai’s Jaderi namakatti.
ii. Uttar Pradesh holds the second position with 51 GI products followed by Karnataka (48), Kerala
(36) and Maharashtra (34).
78. Name the personality who has recently (in July ‘23) elected as the Chairperson of the
Microfinance Industry Network (MFIN).
1) Jayanth Kumar
2) Manoj Kumar Nambiar
3) Devesh Sachdev
4) Udaya Kumar Hebbar
5) Vivek Tiwari
Answer- 4) Udaya Kumar Hebbar
Explanation:
On 31st July 2023, Microfinance Industry Network (MFIN) elected Udaya Kumar Hebbar as
Chairperson and Manoj Kumar Nambiar as the Vice Chairperson in its 14th Annual General Meeting
(AGM) in Delhi.
79. In July 2023, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) launched the Heat Index on an
experimental basis.
Which colour code is used for the Experimental heat Index greater than 55 degree Celsius (C)?
1) Yellow
2) Red
3) Orange
4) Green
5) Black
Answer- 2) Red
Explanation:
In July 2023, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) launched the Heat Index on an experimental
basis. This information was provided by the Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Ministry of Earth Sciences
(MoES) in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
i. The heat index measures how hot it feels by considering both the air temperature and relative
humidity. It offers guidance for regions in India, indicating the apparent temperature/feel like
temperature to show the potential discomfort for people caused by weather conditions, along with the
day’s minimum and maximum temperatures.
ii. Aim: To provide information on the effect of humidity on high temperatures
iii. Colour codes used for Experimental Heat Index are as follows:
• Green: – Experimental heat Index less than 35 degree Celsius (C)
• Yellow: – Experimental heat Index in the range 36-45 degree C
• Orange: – Experimental heat Index in the range 46-55 degree C
• Red: – Experimental heat Index greater than 55 degree C
80. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the step taken by the Ministry
of Home Affairs (MHA) in August 2023?
A) Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) introduced a new Ayush (AY) visa for foreign nationals for
treatment under Ayush systems/Indian systems of medicine.
B) With this, a new chapter i.e. chapter 11A – Ayush Visa has been incorporated after Chapter
11 – Medical visa of the Visa Manual.
C) The Chapter 11A deals with treatment under the Indian systems of medicine and
accordingly necessary amendments have been made in various chapters of the Visa Manual,
2019.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
81. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the step taken by the Small
Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) in August 2023?
A) SIDBI, partnered with the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship
(CIIE.CO), Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, Gujarat (IIM-A)’s startup
incubator and investor, to set up a SIDBI Accelerator Fund, at IIMA’s CIIE.CO.
B) SIDBI and IIMA’s CIIE.CO jointly established the fund with a total corpus of Rs.40 crore in
which SIDBI is contributing Rs.20 crore to the fund and CIIE.CO is contributing the remaining.
C) SIDBI has participated as an anchor investor in the Promising Lenders Fund (PLF) managed
by Vivriti Asset Management Private Limited (VAM) with an aggregate target corpus of Rs. 700
crore in two tranches.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), partnered with the Centre for Innovation,
Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE.CO), Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad,
Gujarat (IIM-A)’s startup incubator and investor, to set up a SIDBI Accelerator Fund, at IIMA’s
CIIE.CO.
• The objective of establishing the Accelerator Fund is to provide support and extend seed
investment to early-stage enterprises, especially for deep technologies start-ups in India.
• This collaboration is a part of SIDBI’s “India of Tomorrow” initiative, which intends to
strengthen India’s developmental and funding ecosystem for early-stage start-ups.
i. SIDBI and IIMA’s CIIE.CO jointly established the fund with a total corpus of Rs.40 crore.
ii. SIDBI is contributing Rs.20 crore to the fund and CIIE.CO is contributing the remaining Rs.20 crore.
iii. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has participated as an anchor investor in the
Promising Lenders Fund (PLF) managed by Vivriti Asset Management Private Limited (VAM), a part
of Chennai (Tamil Nadu)-based Vivriti Group, with an aggregate target corpus of Rs. 700 crore in two
tranches.
83. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the step taken by the Ministry
of Education (MoE) in August 2023?
A) The Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education (MoE), and Union Minister
Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) jointly launched Study in
India (SII) Portal.
B) The Study in India (SII) Portal is an integrated one-stop solution for international student
registration and visa application process, which will be guided by National Education Policy
(NEP).
C) MoE selected Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to modernize the national education
technology platform Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA).
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On August 3, 2023, the Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education (MoE), and Union
Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) jointly launched Study in
India (SII) Portal which is an integrated one-stop solution for international student registration and
visa application process.
• It was launched during an event in New Delhi, Delhi. This portal is guided by National
Education Policy (NEP).
84. Which of the following points is/are “Incorrect” with respect to the status of Central Public
Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), as of August 2023?
A) The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) under the Ministry of Finance, upgraded the
status of Oil India Limited (OIL) as Maharatna from Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprises
(CPSEs) status.
B) The DPE upgraded the status of ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) as Navratna CPSEs from Category-I
Miniratna.
C) OIL will be the 15th Maharatna amongst the CPSEs and OVL will be 12th Navratna amongst
the CPSEs.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
On 3rd August 2023, the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) under the Ministry of Finance,
upgraded the status of 2 oil sector Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) namely Oil India Limited
(OIL) and ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL). The status of OIL and OVL has been upgraded to the status of
Maharatna and Navratna CPSEs respectively. Earlier OIL was a ‘Navratna’ CPSE, while OVL was a
Category-I ‘Miniratna‘ CPSE.
• OIL, the second-largest National Exploration & Production (E&P) Company in India, now will
be the 13th Maharatna amongst the CPSEs.
• OVL, the wholly owned subsidiary and overseas arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Limited (ONGC), and the second largest petroleum company of India, now will be 14th
Navratna amongst the CPSEs.
Note: Both OIL and OVL are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Gas (MoP&NG), Government of India (GoI).
85. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 69th edition of Fortune
Global 500 list of 2023 released in August 2023?
A) Walmart tops the list for the 10th consecutive year, followed by Saudi Aramco and State
Grid in the 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.
B) 10 Indian Companies are featured in the 2023 Fortune Global 500 list & Adani Group
secured 78 rank in the Fortune Global 500 list of 2023.
86. In August 2023, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved a one-year
extension for Cabinet Secretary ___________, who became the longest-serving cabinet secretary in
India.
1) Rajendra Singh Yadav
2) Prabhat Kumar
3) Rajiv Gauba
4) Naresh Chandra
5) Ajit Kumar Seth
Answer- 3) Rajiv Gauba
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a one-year extension to Cabinet
Secretary Rajiv Gauba, by making him the longest-serving cabinet secretary in India’s history. This
marks his third extension in the position.
i. The extension for a further period of one year goes beyond August 30th, 2023 in relaxation of All
India Services (AIS) (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits or DCRB) Rules, 1958 and Rule 56 (d) of the
Fundamental Rules.
88. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission (SSC)
has recently (in August ‘23) signed an MoU with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) to set up the
first-ever regional Center for Species Survival (CSS) in India.
This will be the __________ CSS in the world and the first in South Asia.
1) 10th
2) 12th
3) 5th
4) 4th
5) 7th
Answer- 1) 10th
Explanation:
On 2nd August 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between International
Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission (SSC) and the Wildlife Trust of
India (WTI) to set up the first-ever regional Center for Species Survival (CSS) in India.
i. The MoU aims to enhance conservation efforts by wildlife experts and specialist groups and
safeguard the rich biodiversity of India.
ii. This will be the 10th CSS in the world and the first of its kind in South Asia.
iii. The MoU was signed by Prof. Jon Paul Rodríguez, Chair of IUCN SSC and Vivek Menon, Executive
Director and CEO, WTI.
90. Which organisation has recently (in August ‘23) collaborated with the Petroleum and
Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) to develop a roadmap for Hydrogen transmission in
Natural Gas (NG) pipelines and City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks?
1) United Nations Development Programme
2) Asian Development Bank
3) World Bank
4) United Nations Environment Programme
5) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Answer- 3) World Bank
Explanation:
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), a regulator of natural gas distribution
networks, collaborated with the World Bank to develop a roadmap for Hydrogen transmission in
Natural Gas (NG) pipelines and City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks.
i. The PNGRB-World Bank study, which is expected to be completed within 16 weeks analyses the
following:
• Mapping demand and supply of hydrogen
• Technical assessment for the compatibility of the existing pipeline network
• Commercial assessment of the pipeline sector
• Recognizing any hindrances in the policy and regulatory framework
• Framing roadmap milestones till 2040 for the expedited implementation of hydrogen blending
in India.
91. In July 2023, University Grants Commission (UGC) constituted an expert committee to
______________.
1) evaluate foreign campus application within 45 days
2) review its regulations and guidelines concerning anti-discrimination in Higher Educational
Institutions
3) enhance online education systems
92. Which country has recently (in August ‘23) signed an MoUs with the Indian embassy to
undertake 4 High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs)?
1) Bangladesh
2) Nepal
3) Bhutan
4) Sri Lanka
5) Maldives
Answer- 2) Nepal
Explanation:
On 4th August 2023, the Indian embassy in Kathmandu and the Ministry of Federal Affairs and
General Administration of Nepal signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for undertaking 4
High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal under the grant assistance of the
Government of India.
i. A total of 170 million Nepalese rupees (NPR) are expected to be spent on the four projects, three of
which will be in the education sector and one in the water supply and sanitation sector.
ii. The project will provide better education facilities, water supply and sanitation facilities for the
local community in Nepal.
iii. Construction of the School Building of:
• Shree Galainath Secondary School, Shailashikhar Municipality; Darchula district,
Sudurpashchim Province of Nepal.
• Shree Himalaya Secondary School, Byas Rural Municipality in Darchula District,
Sudurpashchim Province of Nepal.
• Diding Primary School, Chichila Rural Municipality in Sankhuwasabha District, Koshi Province
of Nepal.
93. In August 2023, India handed over a cheque of Rs. ___________ to Sri Lanka for supporting the
Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SL-UDI) project.
1) 610 million
2) 450 million
3) 320 million
4) 210 million
94. In which city, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah, has recently (in
August ‘23) launched a digital portal of the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS)
office?
1) New Delhi, Delhi
2) Bengaluru, Karnataka
3) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
4) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
5) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Pune, Maharashtra
Explanation:
On August 6, 2023, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of
Cooperation, launched a digital portal of the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) office in
Pune, Maharashtra.
i. This launch is on the lines with Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sahkar se
Samriddhi”, strengthening cooperative movement in India, deepening its reach to the grassroots and
to enhance the performance, productivity and profitability of cooperative societies.
ii. The CRCS office, under the Ministry of Cooperation, is responsible for administering the Multi-State
Co-operative Societies (MSCS) Act 2002. This portal will ease the functioning of over 1550 MSCS in
India and promote a digital ecosystem for new registrations.
95. In August 2023, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the
redevelopment of ________ Railway Stations covering 27 states and Union Territories (UTs)
under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) at a cost of more than Rs __________.
1) 308; 24,679 crores
2) 508; 56,890 crores
3) 608; 45,890 crores
4) 308; 56,897 crores
5) 508; 24,470 crores
Answer- 5) 508; 24,470 crores
96. Name the personality who has recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the Chairman of the
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).
1) Sanjay Kumar Agarwal
2) Rajiv Talwar
3) Surjit Bhujbal
4) Vivek Johri
5) Sungita Sharma
Answer- 1) Sanjay Kumar Agarwal
Explanation:
On 5th August 2023, the Government of India (GoI) appointed Sanjay Kumar Agarwal as the
Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), an apex policy-making body for
indirect taxes under the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance.
• He succeeds Vivek Johri, who superannuated on 31st July 2023.
i. Prior to this appointment, Sanjay Kumar Agarwal was serving as the CBIC Member (Compliance
Management) from March 1, 2022, to August 4, 2023.
ii. Surjit Bhujbal has been appointed as the Member (Compliance Management) of CBIC board
succeeding Sanjay Kumar Agarwal.
97. Which company has recently (in August ‘23) received the Indian Mini-Satellite 1 (IMS-1)
Bus Technology from the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO)’s commercial arm
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)?
1) Sicon Design Technologies Private Limited
2) Alpha Design Technologies Private Limited
3) Excel Design Technologies Private Limited
4) KriSemi Design Technologies Private Limited
5) Kriya Design Technologies Private Limited
Answer- 2) Alpha Design Technologies Private Limited
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that it’s commercial arm NewSpace India
Limited (NSIL) transferred the Indian Mini-Satellite 1 (IMS-1, a low-cost microsatellite imaging
mission of ISRO) Bus Technology to Bengaluru(Karnataka) based Alpha Design Technologies Private
Limited (ADTL).
98. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 52nd edition of the
Hyundai World Archery Championships 2023, held in Berlin, Germany in August 2023?
A) India won the gold medal for the first time in the World Archery Championships and topped
the medal tally with 4 medals (3 gold and 1 bronze) at the 52nd edition of the Hyundai World
Archery Championships 2023.
B) The Indian women’s compound team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami and Parneet
Kaur won the gold medal beating Mexico in the final.
C) Aditi Gopichand Swami became the youngest archer to win an individual event at the senior
world championships by winning the gold medal in the women’s compound event defeating
Andrea Becerra of Mexico.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
India topped the medal tally with 4 medals(3 gold and 1 bronze) at the 52nd edition of the Hyundai
World Archery Championships 2023, held in the Berlin Olympic Park in Berlin, Germany from 31st
July to 6th August 2023.
• India won the gold medal for the first time since its 1st edition that was held in 1931.
• South Korea secured 2nd position in the medal tally with 3 medals(2 gold and 1 bronze)
followed by Germany,Poland and Türkiye in 3rd position each with 2 medals (1 gold and 1
silver).
• The Indian women’s compound team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami and Parneet
Kaur won the gold medal beating Mexico in the final.
• This marks India’s first-ever gold medal in the World Archery Championships.
• Aditi Gopichand Swami(aged 17) became the youngest archer to win an individual event at
the senior world championships by winning the gold medal in the women’s compound event
defeating Andrea Becerra of Mexico.
• Ojas Pravin Deotale(aged 21)won the gold medal(world champion) in the men’s individual
compound event defeating Lukasz Przybylski of Poland. He became the first Indian male archer
to win a gold medal at the world championships.
99. In August 2023, China’s Weng Hong Yang won the men’s singles title by defeating ____________
(Indian Badminton Player) in the Sathio Group Australian Open 2023(Australian Open 2023)
held in Sydney.
1) HS Prannoy
2) Srikanth Kidambi
100. What was the theme of 9th National Handloom Day 2023 observed across India on 7th
August 2023?
1) Promote Handloom in India
2) Festival: ‘YUVAAH – Utsah Naye Bharat Ka”
3) Handloom, an Indian legacy
4) Handloom: symbol of India's glorious cultural heritage
5) Handloom for Sustainable Fashion
Answer- 5) Handloom for Sustainable Fashion
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