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1st January by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, a contract was signed between Mongla Port Authority and EGIS India Consulting
Engineers Pvt Ltd. for providing consultancy for a capacity building project. Mongla port is in which
of the following countries?
A. Sri Lanka B. Bangladesh
C. Oman D. UAE
Answer: B. Bangladesh
Q2) Recently, TuTr Hyperloop and which of the following companies has signed a Memorandum of Agreement at IIT
Madras for development of Hyperloop technology?
A. Tata Steel B. Vedanta
C. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) D. JSW Steel
Answer: A. Tata Steel
Q3) Recently, Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has released the Official Government of India Calendar for the year
2023. What is the overall theme of this calendar?
A. Naya Varsh, Nayi Umeed B. Naya Saal, Nayi Roshni
C. Naya Varsh, Naye Sankalp D. Naye Sankalp, Nayi Roshni
Answer: C. Naya Varsh, Naye Sankalp
● Each month highlights select governance principles and policies that have played a crucial role in nurturing a
strong India.
○ January
■ The theme is Kartavya Path. It symbolises breaking the shackles of the colonial mindset and
moving on the path of duty towards our nation.
○ February
■ February is dedicated to "Kisan Kalyan," or Farmer Welfare programmes.
○ March
■ The month honours the spirit of Indian women – Nari Shakti. International Women's Day is
celebrated on March 8th
○ April
■ The theme for April is Shikshit Bharat.
○ May
■ May is the dedicated month for the Skill India program.
○ June
■ The International Yoga Day is celebrated across the world on June 21. The theme of the month
is “Fit India, Hit India,’’
○ July
■ It focuses on environmental health.
○ August
■ The theme for August is Khelo India.
○ September
■ Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, or "The World Is One Family" is the theme for September.
○ October
■ The theme for the month of October, therefore, is Food Security.
○ November
■ The theme for November is Self-reliant India.
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○ December
■ It highlights the importance of the 8 north-eastern states in India
Q4) Recently, a new species of bush tomato, “Garrarnawun bush tomato” (Solanum scalarium),
was discovered in which of the following countries?
A. Argentina B. India
C. Brazil D. Australia
Answer: D. Australia
Q5) Recently, which of the following states commemorated the 160th death anniversary of U
Kiang Nagbah?
A. Assam B. Manipur
C. Meghalaya D. Mizoram
Answer: C. Meghalaya
Q6) Recently, which of the following institutions has developed a 'green' technology to rid air filters of
germs?
A. IIT, Madras B. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
C. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru D. IIT, Delhi
Answer: C. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Q7) “25 MW Kabeli B-1” and “20 MW Lower Modi Khola” hydro electric projects, recently seen in news, are in which
A. Nepal B. Bhutan
C. Pakistan D. India
Answer: A. Nepal
Q8) ‘Jhurey/Bal Gangadhar Tilak Eco Park’ of Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL), which was recently seen in news, is in
which of the following states?
A. Maharashtra B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan D. Karnataka
Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh
Q9) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the 26th issue of the Financial Stability Report (FSR) for
December 2022?
A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) B. Financial Stability and Development Council
C. NITI Aayog D. National Payments Council of India (NPCI)
Answer: A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Q10) Recently, Shriram Finance Ltd. has secured a long-term funding of $100 million, under its social finance
framework, from which of the following organizations?
A. MUFG Bank, Japan B. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
C. International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group D. New Development Bank (NDB)
Answer: B. Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Q11) Recently, the second meeting of the National Ganga Council (NGC), chaired by Prime Minister of Narendra Modi,
was held in which of the following cities?
A. Varanasi B. Patna
C. Kolkata D. Lucknow
Answer: C. Kolkata
Q12) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Joka-Taratala stretch of the Joka-Esplanade Metro project and flagged
off eastern India’s first Vande Bharat Express between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri in which of the following states?
A. Assam B. Jharkhand
C. Bihar D. West Bengal
Answer: D. West Bengal
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● The Prime Minister also announced four other railway projects:
1. The Boinchi-Shaktigarh third line developed at a cost of Rs 405 crore
2. The Dankuni-Chandanpur fourth line developed at a cost of Rs 565 crore
3. The Nimtita-New Farakka double line built at a cost of Rs 254 crore
4. The Ambari Falakata-New Maynaguri-Gumanihat Doubling Project developed at a cost of more
than Rs 1,080 crore
● The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of the New Jalpaiguri Railway
Station to be developed at the cost of more than Rs 335 crore
Q13) According to the recently released report “Responsiveness under RTI (Right to Information) Act 2021-22” by
Satark Nagrik Sangathan, which of the following states has been the worst performing in terms of RTI responsiveness?
A. Bihar B. Tamil Nadu
C. Maharashtra D. Haryana
Answer: B. Tamil Nadu
Q14) Recently, who amongst the following form India has won India’s first-ever
silver medal in the FIDE Women’s World blitz chess championship 2022?
A. B. Savitha Shri B. Tania Sachdev
C. Padmini Rout D. Koneru Humpy
Answer: D. Koneru Humpy

Q15) Recently, Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL) has received the “letter of award" (LoA) for setting up a 255
MW hybrid (wind and solar) power project in which of the following states?
A. Rajasthan B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C. Karnataka
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has assumed the charge as chairman and managing director of MOIL?
A. Ajit Kumar Saxena B. Suresh Kishinchand Khatanhar
C. Dr Ranjit Rath D. Rajesh Kumar Srivastava
Answer: A. Ajit Kumar Saxena
Q17) Recently, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the first
metro rail in Dhaka. It has been built with financial and technical support from
which of the following countries?
A. India B. China
C. Japan D. Germany
Answer: C. Japan
Q18) Recently, a star has been named after which of the following Indian personalities, which has been registered in the
International Space Registry?
A. Narendra Modi B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C. Jawahar Lal Nehru D. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Answer: D. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Important News
● The union labour ministry is considering a shift from the
minimum wage to a living wage
○ India could seek help from the International
Labour Organisation (ILO) to arrive at living
wages
○ A minimum wage is the amount required for
subsistence and is set by law.
○ The living wage, on the other hand, is necessary
for workers to meet their basic living
requirements.
○ The difference between the two may range from 10 to 25 per cent.
○ In India, the minimum wage has been fixed at Rs 178 per day.
● The Election Commission of India (ECI) has developed a prototype for the Remote Electronic Voting
Machine (RVM) aimed to facilitate voting for domestic migrants across India.
○ The multi-constituency remote EVM, developed by a public sector undertaking, can handle up to 72
constituencies from a single remote polling booth
○ The ECI "has now explored the option of using a modified version of the time-tested model of M3
(Mark 3) EVMs to enable voting at remote polling stations -- polling stations outside home
constituency, for domestic migrants
○ The Representation of the People Act, 1950 and 1951, The Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, and The
Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, will need to be amended to introduce remote voting

● The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended that the renewal of registration of
multi-system operators (MSOs), who are master cable operators, should be done for a 10-year period and the
process fee kept at Rs 1 lakh.
○ The Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994, did not have a provision for the renewal of MSO
registrations
● The Department of Posts under Ministry of Communications has launched an ‘Online request Transfer Portal’
for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)
○ It will help in bringing transparency and accountability in the governance processes by leveraging
technology.
○ Transfer of more than 5000 GDS has been approved through the online portal in one go on the day of
launch
○ The Department of Posts has the largest network of Post Offices in the world consisting of more than
1,56,000 Post Offices across India, out of which more than 1,31,000 Branch Post Offices (BOs) are in
rural areas, where the Postal facilities are rendered through Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS).
Obituaries
● Padma Shri awardee Sribhashyam Vijayasarathi, who is known for his poetry, has passed away at the age of 86
○ He was also the founder of Sri Yagna Varaha Swamy Kshetram (temple complex)
○ He has written 100 books in Sanskrit and Telugu.
● M.S. Prabhakara, journalist, academic and author in English and Kannada, has passed away. He was 87
○ He had served as correspondent for The Hindu for many decades in Assam and South Africa.
● Pritzker-prize winning architect Arata Isozaki has died at the age of 91

○ As one of the first Japanese architects to work globally, his prolific career spanned more than six
decades, with over 100 completed buildings erected in Asia, Europe, North America, the Middle East
and Australia.
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi passed away at the age of 99
○ Born on 18 June, 1923, Heeraben Modi's hometown was Vadnagar in Mehsana, Gujarat

2nd January by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the “Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee – National Institute
of Water and Sanitation (DSPM – NIWAS)” in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Kolkata
C. Hyderabad D. Kanpur
Answer: B. Kolkata
Q2) “Global Family Day” is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 31st December B. 1st January
nd
C. 2 January D. 3rd January
Answer: B. 1st January
Q3) Recently, the Election Commission of India has begun the process of delimitation of Assembly and Parliamentary
constituencies in Assam. It will be based on the Census data of which of the following years?
A. 1971 B. 2021
C. 2011 D. 2001
Answer: D. 2001
More Information
● The Assam state Cabinet recently approved the merger of four districts:
1. Tamulpur district – which was formed on January 23 2022– would be re-merged with Baksa district.
2. Hojai district and Biswanath district, which were created in 2015, would go back to Nagaon and
Sonitpur respectively.
3. Bajali district, which was created on January 12, 2021, would be re-merged with Barpeta
● The mergers will bring down the count of districts in Assam from 35 to 31.
Q4) Recently, the Union Government has approved the “Kalasa-Banduri drinking water project” in Karnataka. It aims to
divert water from the Mahadayi/Mandovi river to which of the following rivers?
A. Godavari River B. Krishna River
C. Malaprabha River D. Kabini River
Answer: C. Malaprabha River

Q5) Recently, union minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the 6th Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI) of
the Bureau of Police Research & Development in which of the following states?
A. Karnataka B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala D. Gujarat
Answer: A. Karnataka
Q6) Recently, which of the following countries has become the 20th member of the eurozone , making euro its official
currency and entering EU border-free Schengen area?
A. Denmark B. Sweden
C. Romania D. Croatia
Answer: D. Croatia
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the head the new Economic Advisory Council of
Maharashtra?
A. Salil Parekh B. N Chandrasekaran
C. Gopal Vittal D. Arvind Krishna
Answer: B. N Chandrasekaran
Q8) PM Narendra Modi will address the 108th Indian Science Congress 2023. It will be held at which of the following
institutions?
A. Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University B. University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) in Bengaluru, Karnataka
C. Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar, Punjab D. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Answer: A. Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
● Theme: Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment
Q9) Recently, the fossil remains of “Confuciusornis shifan” were discovered in

China. It belongs to which of the following species?
A. Snake B. Dinosaur
C. Bird D. Butterfly
Answer: C. Bird
Q10) Recently, BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) app has celebrated its sixth anniversary. It has been developed by
which of the following organizations?
A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) B. National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI)
C. NITI Aayog D. India FinTech Forum
Answer: B. National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI)
Q11) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the “Prajjwala Challenge”?
A. Ministry of Women and Child Development B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment D. Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: D. Ministry of Rural Development

Q12) Recently, which of the following countries have assumed the chairmanship of the plenary of the Wassenaar
Arrangement?
A. India B. Ireland
C. UK D. Greece
Answer: A. India
Q13) Recently, the Defence Ministry has started the process for the procurement of 100 more K9-Vajra tracked
self-propelled howitzers. It is built in India by which of the following companies using technology transferred from
Hanwha Defense (South Korea)?
A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) B. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
C. Larsen and Toubro (L&T) D. Paras Defence
Answer: C. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
Q14) Recently, the 147th International Convention of the Theosophical Society (TS) was held at which of the following
places?
A. Bengaluru, Karnataka B. Haridwar, Uttarakhand
C. Kolkata, West Bengal D. Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer: D. Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
● Theme: Our Responsibility in the Interconnected World
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has assumed the charge as chairman of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board
(AERB)?
A. Dinesh Kumar Shukla B. Pankaj Mohan Sinha
C. Ajay Kumar Srivastava D. Anjani Kumar
Answer: A. Dinesh Kumar Shukla
More Information
● Ajay Kumar Srivastava has been elevated as Managing Director and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank from his
current posting as executive director.
● Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha took charge as the commander-in-chief of Indian Air Force’s Western Air
Command. He succeeded Air Marshal S Prabhakaran
● Senior IPS officer Anjani Kumar (1990 batch) took charge as the new DGP of Telangana following retirement
of M Mahendar Reddy.
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has become India’s 78th Grandmaster?
A. Aditya Mittal B. Pranav Anand
C. V Pranav D. Koustav Chatterjee
Answer: D. Koustav Chatterjee
● More Information
○ Aditya Mittal has become India’s 77th chess Grandmaster
○ Pranav Anand from Bengaluru, Karnataka became India’s 76th Chess Grandmaster
○ V Pranav became India’s 75th Grandmaster
○ Viswanathan Anand became India's first chess grandmaster in 1988.

Q17) Recently, Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya informed that the number of Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi
Kendras has crossed 9,000 (Nine thousand) in the country. It was launched by which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C. Ministry of Rural Development D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: A. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Q18) Recently, the former Pope Benedict XVI has passed away. Who amongst the following is the present pope?
A. Pope St. John Paul B. Pope Francis
C. Pope St. Peter D. Pope Benedict XV
Answer: B. Pope Francis

3rd January by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been sworn in as the President of which of the following
countries?
A. Mexico B. Chile
C. Brazil D. Argentina
Answer: C. Brazil
Q2) Recently, Switzerland won their first Billie Jean King Cup title 2022. It is related to which of the following sports?
A. Football B. Tennis
C. Basketball D. Table Tennis
Answer: B. Tennis
Q3) Recently, which of the following countries has commenced its annual military drill “Zolfaghar-1401”?
A. Saudi Arabia B. Oman
C. UAE D. Iran
Answer: D. Iran
Q4) Recently, Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Mega Dairy at Mandya district in which of the following states?
A. Karnataka B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat D. Madhya Pradesh
Q5) Recently, Aung San Suu Kyi has been ordered to serve a total of 33 years in prison. She is the former leader of which
A. Laos B. Cambodia
C. Myanmar D. Malaysia
Answer: C. Myanmar
Q6) India’s first under water tunnel is being built in which of the following states?
A. West Bengal B. Tamil Nadu
C. Maharashtra D. Gujarat

Answer: A. West Bengal
Q7) Recently, which of the following states has categorised “Vokkaligas and
Lingayats” community in the state, as “moderately backward” from the
“backward” category?
A. Kerala B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Karnataka D. Telangana
Q8) Recently, which of the following departments under the Ministry of Finance has notified the new interest rates of
Small Savings Scheme for the January –March 2023 Quarter?
A. Department of Economic Affairs B. Department of Financial Services
C. Department of Revenue D. Department of Expenditure
Answer: A. Department of Economic Affairs
Q9) Which of the following organizations has developed the Lumpi-ProVacInd, an indigenous vaccine for the Lumpy Skin
Disease?
A. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research B. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
C. Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) D. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Answer: C. Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR)

Q10) Recently, Cristiano Ronaldo has joined which of the following football clubs?
A. Al Hilal B. Al Nassr
C. Al Ittihad D. Al Arabi
Answer: B. Al Nassr
Q11) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Border Security Force (BSF) Director General
(DG)?
A. Prakash Singh B. Laxmi Singh
C. Pankaj Kumar Singh D. Sujoy Lal Thaosen
Answer: D. Sujoy Lal Thaosen
Q12) Recently, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) celebrated its 65th Foundation Day on which
of the following days?
A. 31st December B. 1st January
C. 2nd January D. 3rd January
Q13) “Tamu Lhosar” New Year festival is celebrated by which of the following communities in Nepal, Sikkim and
Darjeeling region?
A. Gurung Community B. Sherpa Community
C. Tamang Community D. Hyolmo Community
Answer: A. Gurung Community
Q14) Which of the following funds will be launched by the Government of India to support deep-tech startups?
A. New India Fund B. Digital Bharat Fund
C. Digital India Innovation Fund D. Deep Tech India Innovation Fund
Answer: C. Digital India Innovation Fund
Q15) 2023 is being celebrated as the “International Year of Millets”. Which of the following countries is the largest
producer of millets in the world?
A. China B. South Africa
C. Nigeria D. India
Answer: D. India
Q16) Recently, 205th Anniversary of Bhima-Koregaon battle was observed on 1st January, 2023. Bhima-Koregaon battle
was fought in which of the following years?
A. 1857 B. 1818
C. 1849 D. 1799
Answer: B. 1818
Q17) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched “Utkarsh 2.0” for the period 2023-2025, for
strengthening its regulatory and supervisory mechanisms?
A. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) D. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of
India (IRDAI)

Answer: B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Managing Director and chief executive officer
(CEO) of BSE Ltd?
A. Ashish Kumar Chauhan B. Rohit Singh
C. Devendra Agrawal D. Sundararaman Ramamurthy
Answer: D. Sundararaman Ramamurthy
Obituaries
● Veteran Sinologist Janaki Ballabh, the first Indian to have granted long-term residency in China along with his
wife, has passed away. He was 94
○ He spent years working for the Foreign Languages Press in Beijing, translating a range of Chinese
works into Hindi.
● Gujarat's first woman chief secretary Manjula Subramaniam has died. She was an IAS officer
○ A Gujarat-cadre officer of 1972-batch, Subramaiam was appointed as the first woman chief secretary
of Gujarat in 2007
○ Subramaniam held the office of chief secretary between September 1, 2007, and September 30, 2008.
● Tripura Revenue Minister Narendra Chandra Debbarma has died. He was 84.
○ He was the chief of ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) ally Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura
(IPFT)

4th January by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, which of the following organizations has signed a $220 million (Rs 2,275 crore) loan
with union government to strengthen the efficiency of power sector in Tripura?
A. World Bank B. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
C. Asian Development Bank (ADB) D. KFW
Answer: C. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the state icon for Bihar by the Election Commission of
India?
A. Pankaj Tripathi B. Maithili Thakur
C. Manoj Bajpayee D. Indu Sonali
Answer: B. Maithili Thakur
Q3) Recently, zero poaching incidents of Greater One Horned Rhino were reported in 2022
in which of the following states?
A. West Bengal B. Bihar
C. Meghalaya D. Assam
Answer: D. Assam
Q4) Recently, India has achieved the target of operationalizing how many Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres
(AB-HWCs) till 31 December 2022?
A. 1,50,000 B. 1,00,000
C. 75,000 D. 50,000
Answer: A. 1,50,000
Q5) Recently, which of the following institutions has announced the operation of “DRDO Industry Academia -
Ramanujan Centre of Excellence”?
A. IIT, Madras B. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
C. IIT, Kanpur D. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Answer: A. IIT, Madras
Q6) Recently, which of the following countries has taken over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union?
A. Czech Republic B. Sweden
C. Croatia D. France
Answer: B. Sweden
Q7) Recently, which of the following banks is the only public sector bank to be categorized as Domestic Systemically
Important Banks (D-SIBs) by the Reserve Bank of India?
A. Punjab National Bank (PNB) B. Bank of Baroda (BoB)
C. State Bank of India (SBI) D. Canara Bank
Answer: C. State Bank of India (SBI)

● SBI, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank have been categorized as Domestic Systemically Important Banks
(D-SIBs) by the RBI
● The list of D-SIBs is as follows as per RBI
Q8) Recently, Jains community protested against the decision to turn Parasnath Hill and Shri
Sammed Shikharji into tourist hubs. It is in which of the following states?
A. Chhattisgarh B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan D. Jharkhand
Answer: D. Jharkhand
● List of 24 Tirthankaras
Q9) Recently, which of the following ministries organized the second phase of the “VIRAASAT festival” to celebrate 75
handwoven Saris of India in New Delhi?
A. Ministry of Textiles B. Ministry of Tourism
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: A. Ministry of Textiles
Q10) Recently, Scientists from which of the following countries have developed a new
water purification system that can remove microplastics from water in just 10 seconds?
A. Japan B. South Korea
C. India D. Germany
Answer: B. South Korea

Q11) Recently, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the decision to demonetize currency notes of INR 500 and INR
1,000 denominations. It was done in which of the following years?
A. 2015 B. 2017
C. 2014 D. 2016
Answer: D. 2016
Q12) Recently, 50 Electric Buses has been launched in Delhi with support under FAME (Faster Adoption of Electric and
Hybrid vehicles) India Phase II. FAME India scheme has been launched by which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry B. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
C. Ministry of Heavy Industries D. Ministry of Finance
Answer: C. Ministry of Heavy Industries
Q13) Recently, India’s first In vitro fertilization (IVF) mobile unit for animals was launched in which of the following
states?
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B. Gujarat
Q14) Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has started ‘Mission 929’ in which of the following states?
A. Assam B. Tripura
C. Telangana D. Karnataka
Answer: B. Tripura

Q15) Recently, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the Ahmedabad -Delhi Gujarat Sampark
Kranti Express train has been renamed as which of the following?
A. Akshardham Express B. Jan Kranti Express
C. Pramukh Swami Maharaj Express D. BAPS Express
Answer: A. Akshardham Express
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first woman army officer to get operationally deployed on the
Siachen Glacier?
A. Captain Abhilasha Barak B. Lt Gen Madhuri Kanitkar
C. Lt Col Sonia Anand D. Captain Shiva Chauhan
Answer: D. Captain Shiva Chauhan
Q17) Recently, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba has directed all Central government ministries and departments to migrate
to “e-office 7.0”. It has been developed by which of the following organizations?
A. Centre for Development of Telematics (CDOT) B. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
C. National Informatics Centre (NIC) D. National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)
Answer: C. National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Q18) Recently, 192nd birth anniversary of India's first woman teacher Savitribai Phule was observed. Savitribai Phule and
her husband Jyotirao Phule are credited with opening India's first girl school at Bhide Wada in which of the following
present-day cities?
A. Nagpur B. Pune
C. Mumbai D. Aurangabad
Answer: B. Pune

Q1) Recently, Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland officially began their term as
non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). There is total how many
non-permanent members in UNSC?
A. 5 B. 7
C. 15 D. 10
Answer: D. 10
Q2) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 18th National Scout and Guide Jamboree in which of the
following states?
A. Gujarat B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan D. Punjab
Answer: C. Rajasthan
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● The president inaugurated Samvidhan Udyan (Constitution Park) at Raj Bhavan, Jaipur
● She also virtually inaugurated the transmission system for solar energy zones in Rajasthan and lay the
foundation stone for 1,000 MW Bikaner solar power project.
● The president also launched the national campaign on ‘RISE-Rising India through Spiritual Empowerment’,
organized by Brahma Kumaris
○ She virtually inaugurated the Brahma Kumaris Silence Retreat Centre in
Secunderabad, Telangana and lay the foundation stone for Brahma Kumaris’
auditorium and spiritual art gallery at Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Q3) Recently, the Government of India has exempted public sector entities from the Minimum
Public Shareholding (MPS) norm. Under the MPS, at least how much percentage of public float is
mandated for all listed companies?
A. 25% B. 30%
C. 20% D. 15%
Answer: A. 25%

Q4) “World Braille Day” is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 3rd January B. 4th January
C. 5th January D. 2nd January
Answer: B. 4th January
Q5) Who amongst the following will chair the High-Powered Committee (HPC) to address issues related to the protection
of Ladakh’s culture, language, land, and employment opportunities?
A. Amit Shah B. R.K Mathur
C. Nityanand Rai D. Jamyang Tsering Namgyal
Answer: C. Nityanand Rai
Q6) Recently, India’s first green hydrogen blending project has been commissioned in the piped natural gas (PNG)
network of NTPC Kawas township. It is in which of the following states?
A. Rajasthan B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C. Gujarat
Q7) Recently, Defence minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Siyom bridge in which of the
following states?
A. Sikkim B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Manipur D. Meghalaya
Answer: B. Arunachal Pradesh
Q8) Recently, the Gaan Ngai festival was celebrated in which of the following states by the Zeliarong community?
A. Mizoram B. Meghalaya
C. Nagaland D. Manipur
Answer: D. Manipur
Q9) Recently, Mohamed Irfaan Ali has been chosen for the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA), along with 27
other people including him. He is the president of which of the following countries?
A. Guyana B. Fiji
C. Comoros D. Mauritius
Answer: A. Guyana
Q10) Recently, Indian Library Congress was inaugurated in which of the following states?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Karnataka
C. Kerala D. Telangana
Answer: C. Kerala
Q11) Recently, which of the following states has announced to set up of Rs 101 crore CM’s Sukhashraya Sahayata Kosh
for the destitute in the state?
A. Uttarakhand B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Rajasthan D. Tripura
Answer: B. Himachal Pradesh

Q12) Recently, which of the following has become the first state/union territory in India to have a separate registration
process for vintage vehicles (both two and four wheelers) that are more than 50 years old?
A. Delhi B. Odisha
C. Maharashtra D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: B. Odisha
Q13) Recently, India took over the leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU). Its headquarters are in which of
the following countries?
A. Thailand B. Singapore
C. Indonesia D. Malaysia
Answer: A. Thailand
Q14) Recently, Asia's first hydrogen-powered passenger train has been launched in
C. China D. Singapore
Answer: C. China
Q15) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the world’s longest river cruise
“Ganga Vilas” from which of the following cities to Dibrugarh via Bangladesh?
A. Haridwar B. Kolkata
C. Prayagraj D. Varanasi
Answer: D. Varanasi
Q16) Recently, PM Narendra Modi paid tributes Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth
anniversary. She was a queen of Sivaganga estate in which of the following states (present day)?
A. Kerala B. Maharashtra
C. Tamil Nadu D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: C. Tamil Nadu
Q17) Recently, the Department of Posts has released a special cover on “60 Years of The Institute of Mathematical
Sciences (IMSc)”. It is located in which of the following cities?
A. Hyderabad B. Delhi
C. Bengaluru D. Chennai
Answer: D. Chennai
Q18) Recently, veteran singer Sumitra Sen has passed away. She was related with which of the following art forms?
A. Rabindra Sangeet B. Baul
C. Pandavani D. Maand
Answer: A. Rabindra Sangeet
Obituaries
● A prominent Lingayat seer, Siddeshwara Swami of Jnana Yogashram, Vijayapura, Karnataka has died at the
age of 81
○ He was referred to as ‘second Swami Vivekananda’
○ In 2018, the Union government announced to award Padma Shri to Siddeshwara Swami for his
contribution to society; but he refused to receive the award.
● PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mannathu Padmanabhan on his Birth Anniversary

○ Mannathu Padmanabhan, a social reformer and freedom fighter lived from January 2, 1878 – February
25, 1970.
○ On October 31, 1914, he founded the Nair Service Society (NSS).
○ He received the Padma Bhushan award in 1966

Q1) Recently, the railways ministry has unveiled its five-pronged energy efficiency plan to become
carbon-neutral by which of the following years?
A. 2025 B. 2030
C. 2050 D. 2070
Answer: B. 2030
Q2) Recently, India has signed a “Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement” with which of the
following countries?
A. USA B. China
C. Japan D. Austria
Answer: D. Austria
Q3) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved National Green Hydrogen Mission. It
aims for the development of green hydrogen production capacity of at least how much
amount per annum by 2030?
A. 5 MMT (Million Metric Tonne) B. 10 MMT
C. 15 MMT D. 20 MMT
Answer: A. 5 MMT (Million Metric Tonne)
Q4) Recently, the investment for 382 MW Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project in Himachal Pradesh by SJVN Limited has
been approved. It will be built over which of the following rivers?
A. Beas River B. Yamuna River
C. Satluj River D. Chenab River
Answer: C. Satluj River
Q5) Recently, which of the following states has launched Chief Minister's Residential Land Rights Scheme
(Mukhyamantri Bhumi Adhikar Yojna) from Bakpura Panchayat of Tikamgarh district?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Bihar
C. Maharashtra D. Karnataka

Answer: A. Madhya Pradesh
Q6) Recently, which of the following states has decided to abolish the revenue policing system?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand D. Haryana
Answer: C. Uttarakhand
Q7) Recently, which of the following ministries has notified the “National Geospatial Policy 2022”?
A. Ministry of Earth Sciences B. Ministry Science and Technology
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Answer: B. Ministry Science and Technology
Q8) Recently, which of the following communities in Manipur celebrated “Imoinu Iratpa” festival?
A. Rongmei Tribe B. Meitei Tribe
C. Zeme Tribe D. Kom Tribe
Answer: B. Meitei Tribe
Q9) Recently, Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a high-level meeting with State Governments to review
elimination of Kala-Azar from the country. India has set a target to eliminate Kala Azar by which of the following years?
A. 2023 B. 2025
C. 2027 D. 2030
Answer: A. 2023

Q10) “Matiabag Hawa Mahal” of the Gauripur royal family, recently seen in news, is in
A. Tripura B. Rajasthan
C. West Bengal D. Assam
Answer: D. Assam
Q11) Recently, Central Sector Scheme “Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development” (BIND) has been
approved. It will be implemented by which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology B. Ministry of Defence
C. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting D. Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: C. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Q12) Recently, “Pokhara Regional International Airport” was inaugurated in which of the following countries?
A. Bangladesh B. Nepal
C. Sri Lanka D. Pakistan

Answer: B. Nepal
Q13) Recently, “Octave 2023”, a festival celebrating the culture of north-eastern India, was inaugurated in which of the
following cities?
A. Kolkata B. Lucknow
C. Thanjavur, Chennai D. Hyderabad
Answer: C. Thanjavur, Chennai
Q14) Recently, the Ministry of Jal Shakti has organized the “1st All India Annual State Ministers Conference on Water’’
in which of the following cities?
A. Bhopal B. Ahmedabad
C. New Delhi D. Hyderabad
Answer: A. Bhopal
● Theme: Water Vision@2047
Q15) Recently, Union Minister Nityanand Rai has inaugurated the two hostels and 83 family residences at Indo-Tibetan
Border Police’s (ITBP) Central Training College (CTC) in which of the following cities?
A. Kanpur B. Dehradun
C. Alwar D. Udaipur
Answer: C. Alwar
Q16) Recently, a bird survey was conducted at the Silent Valley National Park. It is in which of the following states?
C. Goa D. Kerala
Answer: D. Kerala
Q17) Responding to the request made by FIFA to all the countries, which of the following has become the first country to
rename a football club after Pele?
A. Nigeria B. Senegal
C. Cape Verde D. Morocco
Answer: C. Cape Verde
Q18) Recently, the 36th Strategic Dialogue between India and France was held in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Chennai
C. Jodhpur D. Mumbai
Answer: A. New Delhi
Important News
● The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Central Council for Research in
Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush, for regulating medical education and conducting
scientific research respectively, have launched ‘SMART’ program (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda
Research in Teaching Professionals).
○ The objective is to identify, support and promote innovative research ideas in healthcare research
areas including Osteoarthritis, Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Chronic Bronchitis, Dyslipidemia,
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Psoriasis, Generalised Anxiety Disorder,
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

● The Indian government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed loan agreements totaling $1.22
billion for developing infrastructure in various Indian states
1. $350 million loan to improve the connectivity of key economic areas in the state of Maharashtra.
2. $300 million loan to upgrade over 300 kilometers of state highways and major district roads (MDRs) in
Assam.
3. $220 million loan to improve energy security, quality of supply, efficiency, and resilience of power
sector in Tripura.
4. $350 million loan to build new lines and improve the connectivity of the metro rail system in Chennai
with the city’s existing public transport system.

Q1) Recently, which of the following has become the first state in India to set up a Green Climate
Fund?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu D. Karnataka
Q2) Recently, which of the following states has won the UN-Habitat’s World Habitat Awards 2023 for its “Jaga
Mission”?
A. West Bengal B. Odisha
C. Kerala D. Assam
Answer: B. Odisha
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● Recently, the Odisha government has extended the distribution of additional 5 kilograms of rice per month
free of cost to beneficiaries of the State Food Security Scheme for next 12 months. The total expenditure of Rs
185 crore will be made on the scheme
● The Telangana government has also announced to join the free rice scheme of the Central government under
the National Food Security Act (NFSA)
Q3) Recently, which of the following railway stations from Uttar Pradesh has been awarded a five-star ‘Eat Right Station’
certification by the FSSAI?
A. Kanpur Central Railway Station B. Prayagraj Junction
C. Mathura Junction D. Varanasi Cantt Railway Station
Answer: D. Varanasi Cantt Railway Station
○ The other railway stations with ‘Eat Right
Station’ certification include:
1. Anand Vihar Terminal Railway
Station (Delhi)
2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
(Mumbai)
3. Mumbai Central Railway Station,
(Mumbai)
4. Vadodara Railway Station
5. Chandigarh Railway Station
6. Bhopal Railway Station.
Q4) Recently, which of the following countries has approved the world's first vaccine for honey bees?
A. India B. USA
C. Australia D. South Africa
Answer: B. USA

Q5) The World Day of War Orphans is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 5th January B. 6th January
C. 7th January D. 4th January
Q6) According to the recently released Public Enterprises Survey 2021-22, which of the following Public Sector
Companies has the highest net profits?
A. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) B. Indian Oil Corporation
C. Power Grid Corporation of India D. NTPC Limited
Answer: A. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Q7) Recently, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed a MoU with which of the following companies to
support deep-tech startups?
A. Google B. SpaceX
C. Microsoft D. Meta
Answer: C. Microsoft
Q8) Recently, Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium Complex has been inaugurated in which of the following
states?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Chhattisgarh
C. Jharkhand D. Odisha
Answer: D. Odisha
More Information
● The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has signed a partnership with the JSW Group for the upcoming
FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NLC
India Ltd?
A. Subhash Kumar B. Prasanna Kumar Motupalli
C. Shrikant Madhav Vaidya D. Pramod Agrawal
Answer: B. Prasanna Kumar Motupalli

Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has become the Premier League’s (Football) first Sikh-Punjabi assistant
referee?
A. Jarnail Singh B. Sunny Gill
C. Bhupinder Singh Gill D. Jasmeet Singh Gill
Answer: C. Bhupinder Singh Gill
Q11) Recently, Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar inaugurated 'Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity 2023', India's first
festival of inclusion, in which of the following states?
A. Goa B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Gujarat D. Uttarakhand
Answer: A. Goa
Q12) Recently, which of the following Indian companies has launched its satellite
“Pushan-Alpha” from Cape Canaveral in Florida, USA?
A. Kawa Space B. Skyroot Aerospace
C. Digantara D. Agnikul Cosmos
Answer: C. Digantara
Q13) The first-ever ABB FIA Formula E World Championship 2023 race in India will be held in which of the following
cities?
A. Hyderabad B. Bengaluru
C. Chennai D. Greater Noida
Answer: A. Hyderabad
Q14) Which of the following union territories will host the first meeting of G20 on January 31, 2023?
A. Delhi B. Puducherry
C. Chandigarh D. Ladakh
Answer: B. Puducherry
○ Kolkata will host the first meeting on global partnership for financial inclusion
○ A working group meeting will be held on health in Thiruvananthapuram
○ Chennai will host a meeting on education
○ Guwahati will host the first sustainable financial meeting
○ Chandigarh will host the first financial architecture meeting
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has been elected as the Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative
Assembly?
A. Jai Ram Thakur B. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
C. Mukesh Agnihotri D. Kuldeep Singh Pathania
Answer: D. Kuldeep Singh Pathania
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has been honored with “Asom Baibhav” for the year 2022-23?
A. Ratan Tata B. Dr Tapan Saikia
C. Krishna Roy D. Dr Binoy Kumar Saikia
Answer: B. Dr Tapan Saikia

Q17) Recently, Hindustan Copper (HCL) has signed a MoU with which of the following institutions for technical
assistance, guidance, and consultancy?
A. Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand B. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
C. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru D. IIT, Kanpur
Answer: A. Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Q18) Recently, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated “National Genome Editing & Training Centre” at National
Agri-food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) in which of the following states?
A. Haryana B. Rajasthan
C. Punjab D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C. Punjab
Important Sports News

● Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Lionel Messi has been crowned the 'World's Best Player' for 2022 by the
International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS)
○ He topped with 275 points, leaving his club teammate Kylian Mbappe in second position
○ Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema occupied the third position
● M Pranesh clinched the title in the Rilton Cup in Stockholm Sweden, the first tournament of the FIDE Circuit
and has become India’s 79th chess Grandmaster.
○ To become a GM, a player has to secure three GM norms and cross the live rating of 2,500 Elo points.
○ Koustav Chatterjee had recently become India’s 78th Grandmaster
Obituaries
● Former Indian football player Shyamal Ghosh, who represented the national team in the 1970s, has passed
away at the age of 71
○ At the domestic level, he represented both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan
○ In 2016, Ghosh was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by East Bengal.
● Apollo 7’s last surviving astronaut, Walter Cunningham has passed away at the age of 90
○ He, along with Walter Schirra and Donn Eisele became the first human test flight of the Apollo
spacecraft
○ It was then that Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon

Q1) Recently, which of the following countries has signed its first international contract with a
Chinese company to extract oil from the northern Amu Darya basin?
A. Tajikistan B. Afghanistan
C. Iran D. Pakistan
Answer: B. Afghanistan
Q2) Recently, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 240 ft Bailey Suspension
Bridge (Maitri Setu) in the Ramban district of the Jammu division. It has been built over
which of the following rivers?
A. Jhelum River B. Suru River
C. Indus River D. Chenab River
Answer: D. Chenab River
Q3) India will deploy its largest single unit of women Peacekeepers in which of the following countries as a part of the
Indian Battalion in the United Nations Interim Security Force (UNISFA)?
A. Liberia B. Libya
C. Sudan D. Yemen
Answer: C. Sudan
Q4) “Maliparvat Bauxite mine”, recently seen in news, is in which of the following states?
A. Telangana B. Jharkhand
C. Chhattisgarh D. Odisha
Answer: D. Odisha
Q5) “Jallikattu”, recently seen in news, is a traditional bull-taming sport of which of the following states?
C. Kerala D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A. Tamil Nadu
Q6) Recently, which of civic agencies has announced to set up India's largest liquid waste treatment plant to use phytorid
technology?
A. Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) B. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
C. Municipal Corporation of Tirupati D. Municipal Corporation of Indore

Answer: C. Municipal Corporation of Tirupati
Q7) Recently, Union Minister has inaugurated trekking and base camp at Mount Saramati,
Thanamir village, Kiphire district. It is in which of the following states?
A. Manipur B. Mizoram
C. Nagaland D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: C. Nagaland
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● Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 5 different development works worth Rs.52 crore in Nagaland:
1. Virtual Reality (VR) laboratories in 42 government higher secondary schools
2. Atal Tinkering Labs in 9 government higher secondary schools
3. 12.5 megawatt (MV) sub-station at Chiephobozou, Kohima district
4. Trekking and base camp at Mount Saramati, Thanamir village, Kiphire district
5. Two-Lane bridge on Doyang River near to the Governor's Camp, Wokha
Q8) Recently, Union Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated a 120-feet-tall statue of a polo
player riding a pony at Marjing Polo Complex in which of the following states?
A. Manipur B. Meghalaya
C. Mizoram D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: A. Manipur
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● Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stone of 21 development projects worth about Rs 1,311 crore at
Moirang, Manipur:
1. Churachandpur Medical College
2. Manipur Olympian Park at Sangaithel
3. 165-feet tall tricolor at the ‘Azad Hind Fauj’ Headquarters at Moirang
4. 120-feet-tall statue of a polo player riding a pony at Marjing Polo Complex in Manipur's Imphal East
district
5. Kangla Nongpok Thong (Kangla Eastern Bridge) in Imphal
Q9) Recently, the center has approved a special package of Rs 1,540 crore for the
Bodoland Territorial Council, the Dima Hasao Autonomous Territorial Council, and
the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Territorial Council in which of the following states?
A. Meghalaya B. Assam
C. Tripura D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: B. Assam

Q10) Which of the following organizations/ministries will be organizing the “Startup India Innovation Week” from
January 10th to January 16th, 2023?
A. NITI Aayog B. Ministry of Finance
C. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Answer: C. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Q11) Recently, which of the following ministries has announced to organize Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship
Mela (PMNAM)?
A. Ministry of Labour B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Answer: D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Q12) Recently, “Talacauvery” has emerged as a popular destination for astronomical

observations. It is in which of the following states?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Kerala
C. Karnataka D. Andhra Pradesh
Q13) Recently, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Indira Point, the southernmost part of India. It is in which of the
following states/union territories?
A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands B. Lakshadweep Islands
C. Tamil Nadu D. Kerala
Answer: A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Q14) Recently, the Scientists have discovered a new species of dwarf boa “Tropidophis
cacuangoae”. It belongs to which of the following species?
A. Bird B. Snake
C. Butterfly D. Turtle
Answer: B. Snake
Q15) According to the recent report by Nikkei Asia, India has surpassed which of the following countries to become the
third-largest auto market globally for the first time?
A. Japan B. China
C. USA D. Germany
Answer: A. Japan
Q16) Which of the following countries will host the special virtual Summit 'Voice of Global South Summit’ in January
2023?
A. Sri Lanka B. South Africa
C. India D. Bangladesh

Answer: C. India
● Theme: Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose
Q17) Recently, Ghaziabad-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay section of the Indian Railways has become the longest fully
automatic block signalling section. What is its total length?
A. 562 Km B. 662 Km
C. 762 Km D. 862 Km
Answer: C. 762 Km
Q18) G20 Foreign Ministers meeting will be held in which of the following cities in March 2023?
A. Mumbai B. Ahmedabad
C. Hyderabad D. New Delhi
Answer: D. New Delhi

● Divya Deshmukh has won the MPL National Women’s Chess Championship for the second consecutive year
○ Ten months after becoming the youngest National women’s chess champion, Divya Deshmukh now
holds the distinction of being the youngest to retain the title.
○ The annual tournament was organized by the Chess Association Kolhapur at the Sanjay Ghodawat
University, Kolhapur.
● Australia’s Belinda Clark has become the first female cricketer to have a statue cast in her honor, a bronze
sculpture, outside the Sydney Cricket Ground
○ Clark has played 15 tests and over 100 limited overs matches between 1991-2005, and became the first
cricketer to score a double-hundred in one-day internationals when she made an unbeaten 229
against Denmark in 1997
Obituaries
● British author Fay Weldon has passed away at the age of 91
○ She has written over 30 novels, seven non-fiction books, several short stories and novellas, and various
television and radio programmes.
○ In her 2018 book ‘Why Will No One Publish My Novel’, she described herself as a “write-aholic”
○ Her most celebrated novel was ‘The Life and Loves of a She-Devil’ (1983)
● Madhuriben Kotak, a senior journalist and photographer, has passed away at the age of 92
○ She was the co-founder of 'Chitralekha’
● Former Juventus, Chelsea and Italy striker Gianluca Vialli has died aged 58
○ Vialli played 59 matches for Italy, scoring 16 goals.

Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has been honored with the Best Director award at the New
York Film Critics Circle Awards 2022?
A. Zoya Akhtar B. SS Rajamouli
C. Mani Ratnam D. Meghna Gulzar
Answer: B. SS Rajamouli
Q2) Recently, the Manohar International Airport at Mopa has commenced the commercial operations. It is in which of the
A. Puducherry B. Ladakh
C. Assam D. Goa
Answer: D. Goa
Q3) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian Women fighter pilot to lead an Indian fighter
squadron on foreign soil in the 'Veer Guardian 2023’ exercise in Japan?
A. Shiva Chauhan B. Mohana Jitarwal
C. Avni Chaturvedi D. Bhawana Kanth
Answer: C. Avni Chaturvedi
Q4) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 17th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2023 convention in which
of the following cities?
A. Indore B. Ahmedabad
C. New Delhi D. Mumbai
Answer: A. Indore
● Theme: Diaspora: Reliable partners for India’s progress in Amrit Kaal’
○ President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Dr Mohamed
Irfaan Ali will be the chief guest and the Republic of Suriname
President Chandrikapersad Santokhi will be the special guest of
honour
○ PM also inaugurates the first-ever digital PBD exhibition on the
theme “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – Contribution of Diaspora in
Indian Freedom Struggle”
○ Commemorative Postal Stamp ‘Surakshit Jaayen, Prashikshit
Jaayen’ was also released
Q5) Recently, the Indian Army has signed an agreement with which of the following states to offer Ex-Servicemen
Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) at medical college and hospitals in the state?
A. Gujarat B. Rajasthan
C. Punjab D. Assam
Answer: D. Assam

Q6) Recently, logo and mascot of the 26th National Youth Festival 2023 was released. It will be held in which of the
following states?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Karnataka
C. Gujarat D. Kerala
Answer: B. Karnataka
○ The logo was designed by Bansilal Ketki of Odisha, inspired by the national
flower, lotus
○ Inbam of Bengaluru has created the mascot ‘Champi Chikka’, the elephant
○ The theme of the 26th Youth Festival is “Vikasit Yuva-Vikasit Bharat”
○ The event will be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on the 12th of January to
coincide with the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has been sworn in as a Harris County judge, becoming the first female Sikh
judge in the US?
A. Gursoach Kaur B. Navjit Kaur Brar
C. Harpreet Kaur D. Manpreet Monica Singh
Answer: D. Manpreet Monica Singh
Q8) Recently, which of the following states celebrated its traditional “Cherchera festival”?
A. Jharkhand B. Chhattisgarh
Answer: B. Chhattisgarh
Q9) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced to auction India’s first ₹16,000 crore worth of
Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs)?
A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) B. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
C. NITI Aayog D. International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)

Q10) Recently, the world’s first Palm-leaf Manuscript Museum has been inaugurated in which of the following states?
A. Gujarat B. Tamil Nadu
C. Bihar D. Kerala
Answer: D. Kerala
Q11) Recently, who amongst the following has been elected as the Asian Pacific Postal Union Secretary General?
A. Hemant Jain B. Anurag Singh Thakur
C. Vinaya Prakash Singh D. Piyush Goyal
Answer: C. Vinaya Prakash Singh
Q12) Recently, mascot ‘Mowgli’, the smart torch ‘Amarkantak’ and the theme song of the 5th Khelo India Youth Games
2023 was released. It will be held in which of the following states?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Haryana
Q13) Recently, Kilauea volcano has erupted. It is in which of the following countries/regions?
A. Indonesia B. Italy
C. Hawaii, USA D. Canada
Answer: C. Hawaii, USA
Q14) Recently, which of the following states has begun the first phase of a caste-based survey?
A. Jharkhand B. Bihar
C. West Bengal D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B. Bihar
Q15) The first Meeting of Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) Working Group of G20 under the Finance
Track under India’s G20 Presidency will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Chandigarh B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai D. Kolkata
Answer: D. Kolkata
Q16) “Earth’s Rotation Day” is observed on which of the following days every year?
Q17) “Gangasagar Mela” is held in which of the following states every year?
A. Bihar B. Uttar Pradesh
C. West Bengal D. Uttarakhand
Answer: C. West Bengal
Q18) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the Standards National Action Plan (SNAP) 2022- 27?
A. Quality Council of India (QCI) B. NITI Aayog
C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) D. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
Answer: D. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Q1) Recently, which of the following ministries has released the Draft Rules for Online Gaming?
A. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting B. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) D. Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Q2) Recently, India has provided 75 passenger buses to which of the following countries as a part of its “Neighbourhood
First” policy?
C. Bhutan D. Nepal
Answer: A. Sri Lanka
Q3) Recently, the Indian Navy has collaborated with Sagar Defence Engineering Private
Limited for the development of armed autonomous boat swarms as part of which of the
following initiatives?
A. START B. SPRINT
C. AARAMBH D. BHUMI
Answer: B. SPRINT
● SPRINT (Supporting Pole-Vaulting in R&D through Innovations for Defence Excellence)
Q4) Recently, the International Kite Festival 2023 was inaugurated in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. New Delhi
C. Jaipur D. Ahmedabad
Answer: D. Ahmedabad
Q5) “Aadi Shaurya – Parv Parakram Ka”, a Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance Festival, will be held in which of the
following cities?
A. Bengaluru B. Hyderabad
C. New Delhi D. Bhopal
Answer: C. New Delhi
Q6) Recently, Stock exchange BSE Limited has partnered with which of the following states to create awareness amongst
SMEs on the benefits of listing?
A. Karnataka B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan D. Goa
Answer: D. Goa
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has launched the themes and logo (curtain raiser
event) of the Y20 summit in New Delhi?
A. Amit Shah B. Anurag Singh Thakur
C. Narendra Modi D. Piyush Goyal
Answer: B. Anurag Singh Thakur

Q8) Recently, Joshimath has been declared disaster-prone area due to increasing land subsidence and cracks detected
from various buildings. It is in which of the following states/union territories?
C. Ladakh D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: A. Uttarakhand
Q9) Recently, which of the following Indian institutions has developed “Modular Open-Source Identity Platform”
(MOSIP) to provide Aadhaar-like digital identities for nine countries?
A. IIT, Bombay B. IIT, Kanpur
C. University of Hyderabad D. International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
Answer: D. International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
Q10) Who amongst the following will be awarded the “Award for Global Leadership” by the Harvard Law School Center
on the Legal Profession?
A. Justice (Retired) UU Lalit B. Justice DY Chandrachud
C. Justice (Retired) Ranjan Gogoi D. Justice (Retired) TS Thakur
Answer: B. Justice DY Chandrachud
Q11) Recently, which of the following has been declared as the first state in the country to go fully digital in its banking
service?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Goa
C. Kerala D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C. Kerala
Q12) Recently, the Supreme court of India has expanded the scope of which of the following fundamental rights which
guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression?
A. Article 14 B. Article 19
C. Article 21 D. Article 17
Answer: B. Article 19
Q13) “Parshuram Kund Festival 2023” is held annually in Arunachal Pradesh. It is situated on the banks of which of the
following rivers?
A. Brahmaputra River B. Subansiri River
C. Lohit River D. Kushiyara River
Answer: C. Lohit River

Q14) Recently, who amongst the following chaired the second National Conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delhi?
A. Narendra Modi B. PK Mishra
C. Ajit Doval D. Amit Shah
Answer: A. Narendra Modi
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has been elected as the speaker of the House of Representatives of USA?
A. Nancy Pelosi B. Donald Trump
C. Kevin McCarthy D. Kamala Harris
Answer: C. Kevin McCarthy
Q16) How many Indian airports were among the top 10 performing global airports of 2022, according to the recent list by
Cirium Aviation Analytics?
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Answer: B. 2
● The top 10 airports, according to Cirium, are:

1. Haneda Airport (Tokyo, Japan)
2. Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore, India)
3. Salt Lake City International Airport (Utah, US)
4. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Michigan, US)
5. Philadelphia International Airport (Pennsylvania, US)
6. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (Minnesota, US)
7. Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi, India)
8. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Washington, US)
9. El Dorado International Airport (Bogota, Colombia)
10. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (North Carolina, US)
Q17) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has launched the Aspirational Blocks Programme. It will initially cover how many
districts?
A. 200 B. 300
C. 400 D. 500
Answer: D. 500
Q18) Recently, which of the following states has launched a welfare fund board for the workers registered under the
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and Ayyankali Urban Employment
Guarantee Scheme?
A. Kerala B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu D. Telangana
Answer: A. Kerala
Obituaries
● Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former West Bengal governor Keshari Nath Tripathi has passed
○ He also had additional charge of Bihar as governor twice and additional charge as governor of
Meghalaya and Mizoram as well
○ He was also the three-time speaker of the U.P. Legislative Assembly
● Dr Tehemton E Udwadia, known as the father of laparoscopic surgery in India, has passed away at the age of 88
○ He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2017

Q1) Recently, the Osmanabad District Court has become the first court in which of the following
states to introduce e-system of functioning?
A. Telangana B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Karnataka D. Maharashtra
Answer: D. Maharashtra
Q2) Recently released First Advance Estimates (FAE) of National Income estimated the growth in real GDP during
2022-23 at 7.0 per cent. It has been released by which of the following organizations?
A. NITI Aayog B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. National Statistical Office (NSO) D. Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM)
Answer: C. National Statistical Office (NSO)
Q3) “World Hindi Day” is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Answer: C. 10th January
Q4) Recently, which of the following states has launched a 100-day “Global City” campaign?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh
C. West Bengal D. Jharkhand
Answer: A. Uttar Pradesh
Q5) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed and exchanged letters for Young Professionals
Scheme?
A. France B. Germany
C. UK D. USA
Answer: C. UK
Q6) Recently released book ‘Chief Minister’s Diary No.1’ contains the account of events in the office of which of the
following Chief Ministers?
A. Manik Saha B. Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma
C. Mamata Banerjee D. Pushkar Singh Dhami
Answer: B. Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma
Q7) Recently, renowned poet Professor Rehman Rahi has died. He was related to which of the following languages?
A. Urdu B. Kashmiri
C. Hindi D. Rajasthani
Answer: B. Kashmiri

Q8) Recently, which of the following institutions in India have developed a unique molecular sponge-like material
“iVOFm” (viologen-unit grafted organic-framework) - to clean polluted water?
A. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research B. Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali
C. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru D. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune
Answer: D. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune
Q9) Recently, Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has inaugurated the ‘Northeast Krishi Kumbh-2023' at Umiam in
A. Nagaland B. Mizoram
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Meghalaya
Answer: D. Meghalaya
Q10) Recently, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh released the Theme of National Science Day 2023 “Global Science for
Global Wellbeing”. It is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 28th January B. 28th February
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C. 28 March D. 28th April
Answer: B. 28th February
Q11) PM Narendra Modi will virtually lay the foundation stones for the ship repair facility and construction of an
elevated road at the Pandu Port in Guwahati. Pandu port has been developed on the banks of which of the following
rivers?
A. Manas River B. Barak River
C. Kopili River D. Brahmaputra River
Answer: D. Brahmaputra River
Q12) Recently, which of the following states has launched a special education programme - ‘Saharsh’, to encourage
social and emotional learning?
A. Tripura B. Kerala
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Odisha

Answer: A. Tripura
Q13) Recently, it was informed that India’s first-ever coal gasification based Talcher Fertiliser plant will be completed by
October 2024. It is being constructed in which of the following states?
C. Odisha D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C. Odisha
Q14) Recently, three new species of birds - Ruff, the Oriental pratincole, and the Common
crane – were sighted at Sukhsagar lake. It is in which of the following states?
A. Gujarat B. Tripura
C. West Bengal D. Odisha
Answer: B. Tripura
Q15) “Shaktipeeth Expressway”, recently seen in news, is a proposed 760 km 6-lane

access-controlled highway in which of the following states?
A. Uttarakhand B. Madhya Pradesh
C. West Bengal D. Maharashtra
Q16) Recently, the central government has extended the term of Michael Debabrata Patra
by one year. He is the deputy governor of which of the following institutions?
C. New Development Bank (NDB) D. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)
Q17) Who amongst the following is the author of the recently released book “Revolutionaries: The
Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom”?
A. Sanjeev Sanyal B. Raghuram Rajan
C. Shashi Tharoor D. Romila Thapar
Answer: A. Sanjeev Sanyal
Q18) Recently, the central government has extended the date for states and Union territories to finalise
their administrative boundaries, which may delay the Census 2021 Exercise. The census exercise is
undertaken in India in every how many years?
A. 5 years B. 8 years
C. 10 years D. 15 years
Answer: C. 10 years

● India’s squash player Anahat Singh won the girls under-15 title at the prestigious British Junior Open in
Birmingham, England
○ Anahat had won the under-11 title in 2019 and finished runner-up the year after in the girls under-13
category.
○ Last year she was India’s youngest athlete at the Commonwealth Games 2022

Q1) Recently, India has signed an agreement on cooperation in the training of diplomats with which
A. Panama B. Columbia
C. Costa Rica D. Chile
Answer: A. Panama
Q2) Recently, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru has signed a MoU with which of the following banks to
establish a centre for mathematics and computing?
A. State Bank of India (SBI) B. HDFC Bank
C. Axis Bank D. ICICI Bank
Answer: C. Axis Bank
Q3) Recently, who amongst the following (Indian American) has been appointed as the new chief technologist of NASA
(National Aeronautics and Space Administration)?
A. Bhavya Lal B. Arti Prabhakar
C. Swati Mohan D. AC Charania
Answer: D. AC Charania
Q4) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to extend COVID-19 pandemic-era restrictions, known as
“Title 42”?
A. Germany B. UK
C. USA D. China
Answer: C. USA
Q5) India’s 8th Vande Bharat Express will be launched on which of the following routes?
A. Goa-Mumbai B. Bhopal-New Delhi
C. Secunderabad-Vijayawada D. Tirupati-Kochi
Answer: C. Secunderabad-Vijayawada
● Seven existing Vande Bharat trains

1. New Delhi - Varanasi Vande Bharat Express
2. New Delhi - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (J&K) Vande Bharat Express
3. Gandhinagar and Mumbai Vande Bharat Express
4. New Delhi to Amb Andaura in Himachal Pradesh Vande Bharat Express
5. Chennai-Mysuru Vande Bharat Express
6. Nagpur-Bilaspur Vande Bharat Express
7. Howrah - New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express
Q6) Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the drug
“lecanemab”, a monoclonal antibody, for the treatment of which of the following diseases?
A. Cervical Cancer B. Tuberculosis
C. Alzheimer D. Dengue
Answer: C. Alzheimer

Q7) Recently, Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda has been appointed as the Vice president and Alain-Claude
Bilie-By-Nze as Prime Minister of which of the following countries?
A. Equatorial Guinea B. Cameroon
C. Gabon D. Republic of the Congo
Answer: C. Gabon
Q8) Recently, the 13th India-US Trade Policy Forum (TPF) meeting was held in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Mumbai
C. Washington DC D. Boston
Answer: C. Washington DC
Q9) Recently, tactical ballistic missile Prithvi-II was successfully test launched from
Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. What is its maximum range?
A. 250 Km B. 350 Km
C. 450 Km D. 550 Km
Answer: B. 350 Km
Q10) Recently, the 2nd Bird Species Count Exercise was conducted in Deepor Beel
Wetland. It is in which of the following states?
A. Sikkim B. West Bengal
C. Meghalaya D. Assam
Answer: D. Assam
Q11) Recently, Union Minister Narayan Rane has launched the web portal for the “Raising and Accelerating MSME
Performance” (RAMP) scheme. Which of the following organizations is assisting in implementation of the scheme?
A. Asian Development Bank (ADB) B. World Bank
C. New Development Bank (NDB) D. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Answer: B. World Bank

Q12) The 14th edition of the World Spice Congress (WSC) will be held in which of the following cities in February 2023?
A. Kochi B. Udaipur
C. Mumbai D. Lucknow
Answer: C. Mumbai
● Theme: VISION 2030: S-P-I-C-E-S (Sustainability, Productivity, Innovation, Collaboration, Excellence and
Safety).
Q13) Recently, which of the following Indian songs has won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song?
A. Kesariya (Brahmastra) B. Naatu Naatu (RRR)
C. Dholida (Gangubai Kathiawadi) D. Srivalli (Pushpa: The Rise)
Answer: B. Naatu Naatu (RRR)
Q14) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to launched their satellite “AzaadiSAT”, made by 750
girls studying in government schools?
A. Space Kidz India B. Skyroot Aerospace
C. Agnikul Cosmos D. Kawa Space
Answer: A. Space Kidz India
Q15) The 75th Army Day celebration will be held in Bengaluru. Army Day is celebrated on which of the following days
every year?
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C. 14 January D. 15th January
Answer: D. 15th January
Q16) Recently, the “Year of Enterprises” project has been selected as a best practices model in the thrust on Micro, Small,
and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) session during the 2nd Chief Secretaries National Conference, New Delhi. This project
has been launched by which of the following states?
C. Telangana D. Gujarat
Answer: A. Kerala
Q17) Recently, the governor of which of the following states has approved a bill providing 30% horizontal reservation for
domiciled women citizens of the state in public services and posts?
Answer: D. Uttarakhand
Q18) Recently, the 83rd All India Presiding Officers’ Conference 2023 was held in which of the following cities?
A. Jaipur B. Shimla
C. New Delhi D. Gangtok
Answer: A. Jaipur

Q1) Recently, Captain Surbhi Jakhmola has become the first woman Indian Army officer to be posted
on foreign assignment in Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under Project Dantak in which of the
A. Nepal B. Sri Lanka
C. Bhutan D. Myanmar
Answer: C. Bhutan
Q2) Recently, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore near the Tanimbar Islands, Maluku. It is in which of the
A. Italy B. Hawaii, USA
C. Philippines D. Indonesia
Answer: D. Indonesia
Q3) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of a National Level multistate cooperative export society
under the Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act. Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act was passed in
which of the following years?
A. 2002 B. 2007
C. 2015 D. 2019
Answer: A. 2002

Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Electronics
Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)?
A. Soma Mondal B. Anurag Kumar
C. Bhanu Prakash Srivastava D. Nalin Singhal
Answer: B. Anurag Kumar
Q5) According to the recent analysis of CPCB air quality data by the NCAP (National Clean Air
Programme) tracker, which of the following are the cleanest cities of India?
A. Mumbai and Indore B. Udaipur and Ahmedabad
C. Srinagar and Kohima D. Imphal and Gangtok
Answer: C. Srinagar and Kohima
○ The top ten most polluted cities in 2022 for PM 2.5 were Delhi, Faridabad,
Ghaziabad, Patna, Muzzafarpur, Noida, Meerut, Gobindgarh, Gaya and Jodhpur.
○ The top ten most polluted cities in 2022 based on PM 10 were Ghaziabad,
Faridabad, Delhi, Noida, Patna, Meerut, Muzzafarpur, Durgapur, Jodhpur and
Aurangabad.
Q6) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved an incentive scheme for promotion of
RuPay debit cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions. What is the total value of the
scheme?
A. Rs. 1,600 crore B. Rs. 2,600 crore
C. Rs. 3,600 crore D. Rs. 4,600 crore
Answer: B. Rs. 2,600 crore
Q7) Recently, Constantine has died. He was the former and last king of which of the
A. Spain B. Greece
C. Austria D. Italy
Answer: B. Greece
Q8) Which of the following countries has topped in the recently released Henley Passport Index 2023?
A. Japan B. Germany
C. USA D. UK
Answer: A. Japan
○ list of the top 10 strongest passports in the world:
1. Japan (193 destinations)
2. Singapore, South Korea (192 destinations)
3. Germany, Spain (190 destinations)
4. Finland, Italy, Luxembourg
5. Austria, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden (188 destinations)
6. France, Ireland, Portugal, United Kingdom (187 destinations)
7. Belgium, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, United States, Czech Republic (186 destinations)
8. Australia, Canada, Greece, Malta (185 destinations)
9. Hungary, Poland (184 destinations)
10. Lithuania, Slovakia (183 destinations)

Q9) Recently, the 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup was inaugurated at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack,
Odisha. Which of the following is the official mascot of the Hockey world cup 2023?
A. Shera B. Olly
C. Champi Chikka D. Savaj
Answer: B. Olly
More Information
● On the occasion FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2023, renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik
has carved the world's biggest hockey stick in Odisha's Cuttack.
○ The giant 105-feet long hockey stick has been created using 5000 hockey
balls and over five tonnes of sand, showcases the newly built Birsa
Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela
● Hockey India became the first National Sports Federation to enter the world of
metaverse.
○ It launched the 'Hockeyverse'
Q10) National Youth Day is celebrated every year on which of the following days to mark the birth anniversary of Swami
Vivekananda?
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More Information
● PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Youth festival 2023 on January 12
in Huballi, Karnataka
○ It is organized by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports in
collaboration with the Karnataka
○ Theme: Viksit Yuva – Viksit Bharat (Developed Youth – Developed
India)
○ Mascot: Champi Chikka
Q11) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the acting Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court?
A. Rashmin Manharbhai Chhaya B. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh
C. Justice Lanusungkum Jamir D. Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak
Answer: B. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh
Q12) Recently, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for acquisition
proposal of Very Short-Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORAD (IR Homing) missile system). It has been developed by
which f the following organizations?
A. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) B. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) D. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
Answer: D. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
Q13) Recently, the Indian High Commission has signed a MoU to establish a Hindi Chair at Sabaragamuwa University of
A. Sri Lanka B. Bhutan
C. Fiji D. Mauritius

Q14) Recently, United States Envoy to India, Elizabeth Jones announced a USD 250,000 project
to support the conservation and restoration of “Paigah Tombs Complex”. It is in which of the
following cities?
A. Delhi B. Hyderabad
C. Ahmedabad D. Lucknow
Answer: B. Hyderabad
Q15) Recently, Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission has identified a second
Earth-sized, rocky planet “TOI 700 e” within the habitable zone of a star. TESS mission was
launched by which of the following space agencies?
A. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) B. European Space Agency
C. National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) D. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Answer: C. National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA)
Q16) Recently, Japan and which of the following countries have signed a defence pact (Reciprocal Access Agreement),
which will permit the deployment of troops in each other’s countries?
A. UK B. India
C. Israel D. Germany
Answer: A. UK
Q17) “Petta Thullal”, recently seen in news, is the ritualistic sacred dance of which of the following states?
A. Karnataka B. Manipur
Answer: C. Kerala
Q18) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved to rename National Centre for Drinking Water, Sanitation and Quality as
Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation (SPM-NIWAS). It is in which of the following
cities?
C. Hyderabad D. Indore
Answer: B. Kolkata

Q1) “Veer Guardian 2023” military exercise will be held between India and which of the following
countries?
A. USA B. France
C. Japan D. South Korea
Answer: C. Japan
Q2) Recently, “Kumarakom and Beypore” have been selected for the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme. These are in which
of the following states?
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Karnataka
Answer: B. Kerala
○ The Union Ministry of tourism has included 36 destinations spread across 19 States and Union
Territories in the first list (Phase 1) of the revamped Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme.
■ Gandikota and Arakku (Andhra Pradesh); Bomjir and Mechuka (Arunachal Pradesh), Jorhat
and Kokrajhar (Assam), Gaya and Nalanda (Bihar), Chandigarh (Chandigarh UT),
Porvarim and Colva (Goa),
■ Dholavira and Dwarka (Gujarat), Kumarakom and Beypore (Kerala), Hampi and Mysuru
(Karnataka), Leh and Kargil (Ladakh - UT), Lakshadweep (UT), Amritsar and Kapurthala
(Punjab);
■ Bundi and Jodhpur (Rajasthan) Niuland and Chumoukedima (Nagaland); Shillong and
Sohra (Meghalaya); Aizawl and Champhai (Mizoram);
■ Puducherry and Karaikal (Puducherry-UT); Mammalapuram and Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu) and
Agartala and Unakoti (Tripura).
Q3) Recently, the new integrated food security scheme for providing free foodgrains to Antodaya Ann Yojna (AAY) and
Primary Household (PHH) beneficiaries has been named as which of the following?
A. Targeted Public Distribution System B. Revamped Public Distribution System
C. PM Annapoorna Bhandar Yojana D. PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Answer: D. PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Q4) Recently, Indian Bank has received the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulatory approval to
hold special rupee vostro accounts of three banks from which of the following countries?
A. Sri Lanka B. Bhutan
C. Russia D. Maldives

Q5) Recently, which of the following tribes of the Nilgiris celebrated Aiyanoor Ammanoor festival?
A. Toda Tribe B. Kota Tribe
C. Irulur Tribe D. Paniyan Tribe
Answer: B. Kota Tribe
Q6) Recently, which of the following countries has decided to include Punjabi language in its schools?
A. USA B. UK
C. Australia D. New Zealand
Answer: C. Australia
Q7) ‘Armed Forces Veterans Day’ is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Q8) Recently, RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Services) has signed a MoU with which of the following
institutions for exploring opportunities in the areas of sustainability?
A. IIT-Kanpur B. IIT-Madras
C. IIT-Delhi D. IIT-Bombay
Answer: A. IIT-Kanpur
Q9) Recently, PM Narendra Modi flagged off the Ganga River cruise “MV Ganga Vilas” from Varanasi. It will cover a
total distance of how many kilometres (approx.)?
A. 1,200 Km B. 3,200 Km
C. 2,200 Km D. 2,500 Km
Answer: B. 3,200 Km
Q10) Recently, which of the following Indian organizations has raised $1 billion via a 10-year Sustainability Bond issue
under its Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Framework?
C. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) D. Export Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank)

Answer: D. Export Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank)
Q11) Recently, A. Santhi Kumari has been appointed as the first woman Chief Secretary of which of the following
states?
C. Karnataka D. Odisha
Answer: A. Telangana
Q12) Recently, Sultan al-Jaber has been named as the president of the COP28 climate summit 2023. It will be held in
C. UAE D. Qatar
Answer: C. UAE
Q13) Recently, Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the ‘Jai Hind’ Light and Sound Show at which of the following
monuments?
A. Qutab Minar, Delhi B. Red Fort, Delhi
C. Agra Fort, Uttar Pradesh D. Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
Answer: B. Red Fort, Delhi
Q14) The first health working group meeting under India's G20 Presidency will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Hyderabad B. Gandhinagar
C. Thiruvananthapuram D. New Delhi
Answer: C. Thiruvananthapuram
○ The second health working group meeting will be held on April 17-19 in Goa, third meeting from
June 4-6 in Hyderabad, Telangana, and the fourth meeting and G20 health ministerial meeting will
take place on August 17-19 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
○ Puducherry would host the first G20 meeting on January 31, 2023
○ Kolkata will host the first meeting on the Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion.
○ Chennai will host a meeting on education, while Guwahati will host the first sustainable financial
meeting and Chandigarh will host the first financial architecture meeting.
Q15) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the “Global Risks Report 2023”?
A. World Bank B. World Economic Forum (WEF)
C. International Monetary Fund (IMF) D. World Trade Organization (WTO)
Answer: B. World Economic Forum (WEF)

Q16) Recently, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has inaugurated the School of Logistics, Waterways and
Communication in which of the following cities?
A. Agartala B. Guwahati
C. Itanagar D. Kohima
Answer: A. Agartala
Q17) Recently, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri addressed the 11th edition of ‘Bio Energy Summit 2023’ in New Delhi.
It was organized by which of the following organizations?
A. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) B. Indian Economic Trade Organization
C. Federation of Indian Export Organizations D. Confederation of India’s Industry (CII)
Answer: D. Confederation of India’s Industry (CII)
Q18) Recently, which of the following organizations has released its January 2023 edition of the “Global Economic
Prospects”?
A. International Monetary Fund (IMF) B. World Bank
C. World Trade Organization (WTO) D. World Economic Forum (WEF)
Important News
● 80th edition of 2023 Golden Globes Awards, Los Angeles
○ Best Original Song, Motion Picture: “Naatu Naatu,” “RRR”
○ Best Director, Motion Picture: Steven Spielberg, “The Fabelmans”
○ Best Screenplay, Motion Picture: Martin McDonagh, “The Banshees of Inisherin”

○ Best Motion Picture, Non-English Language: “Argentina, 1985”
○ Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama: Cate Blanchett, “Tár”
○ Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama: Austin Butler, “Elvis”
Obituaries
● Former union minister and prominent socialist leader Sharad Yadav has passed. He was 75.
○ Sharad Yadav (1 July 1947 – 12 January 2023) was an Indian politician from Rashtriya Janata Dal
(RJD) party.
○ He was the first national president of Janata Dal (United) since its formation in 2003 till year 2016.
● Renowned linguist and ambassador of Tamil and Malayalam to the world Ronald E. Asher has passed away. He
was 96
○ He was a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, a Fellow of the Royal
Society of Edinburgh, and an Honorary Fellow of the Sahitya Akademi.

Q1) Recently, Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) Indian Coast Guard ship “ICGS Kamala Devi” was
commissioned in Kolkata. It has been developed by which of the following organizations?
A. Hindustan Shipyard Limited B. Cochin Shipyard Limited
C. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers D. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
Answer: C. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
○ ICGS Kamla Devi is officially the fifth and last vessel of the series of
FPVs designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
(GRSE)
○ The 4th in the series was exported to the Republic of Seychelles as the
‘SCG PS Zoroaster’ in 2021.
○ GRSE had earlier made deliveries of FPVs ICGS Priyadarshini, ICGS
Annie Besant, ICGS Amrit Kaur and ICGS Kanaklata Barua in this
series to the Indian Coast Guard
Q2) Recently, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has built a
passenger-cum-cargo ocean going ferry ‘MV Ma Lisha’ for which of the following
countries?
A. Mexico B. Guyana
C. Peru D. Maldives
Answer: B. Guyana
Q3) Recently, IT giant Cognizant has announced who amongst the following as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?
A. Ravi Kumar B. Surya Gummadi
C. Stephen J. Rohleder D. Brian Humphries
Answer: A. Ravi Kumar
Q4) Recently, which of the following countries has announced the appointment of Sônia Guajajara as the first minister of
the new Ministry of Indigenous People?
A. Chile B. USA
C. Argentina D. Brazil
Answer: D. Brazil
Q5) Recently, which of the following companies has launched the surveillance drone named “Droni”?
A. Skylark Drones B. Garuda Aerospace
C. Tejo Aerospace and Dynamics D. IdeaForge
Answer: B. Garuda Aerospace
○ Union Bank of India (UBI) has partnered with Garuda Aerospace.
○ Under the partnership, about 150 Garuda Agri Kisan drones have received sanction for drone loans
under the Kisan Pushpak Scheme.

○ The drone loan will help farmers to digitize land record operations for crop production, spraying of
fertilizers, chemicals, growth promotors, pesticides, etc., with the help of drones.
Q6) Recently, which of the following countries has declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Sudan
ebolavirus?
A. Nigeria B. Ghana
C. Uganda D. Somalia
Answer: C. Uganda
Q7) The 16th edition of the 2026 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup will be held in which of the following countries?
A. France and Germany B. Australia
C. Japan D. Netherlands and Belgium
Answer: D. Netherlands and Belgium
Q8) Recently, which of the following flowering plants has been listed under the Schedule III of the
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?
A. Bougainvillea B. Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana)
C. Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis D. Tiobouchina
Answer: B. Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana)
Q9) Recently, Virgin Orbit’s "Start Me Up" mission has failed. It was the first-ever orbital mission to lift off from which
A. UK B. Italy
C. Spain D. Iran
Answer: A. UK
Q10) Recently, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights celebrated its 18th Foundation Day on 12th
January 2023. It comes under which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Education
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development D. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Answer: C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
Q11) Recently, Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), has recommended for the market authorization of “Covovax”,
as a heterologous booster dose. It has been developed by which of the following companies?
A. Bharat Biotech B. Serum Institute of India (SII)
C. Cipla D. Biocon
Answer: B. Serum Institute of India (SII)
Q12) “Sethusamudram Project”, recently seen in news, is a proposed shipping canal

project to connect the Gulf of Mannar with which of the following?
A. Gulf of Khambat B. Gulf of Kutch
C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands D. Palk Strait
Answer: D. Palk Strait

Q13) India's first ‘Centre of Excellence’ in online gaming will be set up in which of the following cities?
A. Shillong B. Hyderabad
C. Bengaluru D. Gurugram
Answer: A. Shillong
Q14) Recently, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticised the Supreme Court for the doctrine of basic structure.
Doctrine of basic structure is related to which of the following cases?
A. Shreya Singhal Case (2015) B. K. S. Puttaswamy Case (2017)
C. Indira Sawhney Case (1992) D. Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)
Answer: D. Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)
Q15) Recently, the airspace of which of the following countries was shut down for several hours due to failure of Notice
to Air Missions system (NOTAM)?
A. Japan B. Germany
C. USA D. China
Answer: C. USA
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following became the first female officer of the Indian Army to lead the parade of
Indian Peacekeepers deployed with the UN mission in South Sudan at a special award ceremony in Upper Nile?
A. Lieutenant General Dr Madhuri Kanitkar B. Lieutenant General Punita Arora
C. Major Jasmine Chattha D. Lt Col Sangeeta Sardana
Answer: C. Major Jasmine Chattha
More Information
● Recently, Captain Surbhi Jakhmola has become the first woman Indian Army officer to be posted on foreign
assignment in Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under Project Dantak in Bhutan
● Recently, Captain Shiva Chauhan has become the first woman army officer to get operationally deployed on the
Siachen Glacier
Q17) Recently, which of the following has become the first district ever in India for on-ground implementation of 5G use
cases proposed by start-ups?
A. Pune B. Vidisha
C. Ahmedabad D. Bengaluru
Answer: B. Vidisha
Q18) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to increase the retirement age from 62 to 64 by 2030?
A. France B. Japan
C. Germany D. USA
Answer: A. France
More Information
● 80th Golden Globes Awards 2023
○ Best film – drama: The Fabelmans
○ Best film – musical or comedy: The Banshees of Inisherin
○ Best Motion Picture, Animated: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
○ Best non-English language film: Argentina, 1985 (Argentina)
○ Best screenplay: Martin McDonagh, The Banshees of Inisherin
○ Best original score: Justin Hurwitz, Babylon
○ Best director: Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans
○ Best actress – drama: Cate Blanchett, Tár
○ Best actor – drama: Austin Butler, Elvis
○ Best original song: Naatu Naatu (RRR)

Q1) Recently, which of the following initiatives have been announced by India under which essential
medical supplies will be provided to any developing country affected by natural disasters or
humanitarian crisis?
A. Aarogya Maitri B. Dakshin Maitri
C. Vaccine Maitri D. Swasthya Maitri
Answer: A. Aarogya Maitri
More Information
● India has also announced to launch the Global South Science and Technology Initiative to share its expertise in
areas such as space technology and nuclear energy, and establish the Global South Center of Excellence for
research on development solutions that can be scaled up and implemented around the world.
● India hosted a special virtual Summit on 12th and 13th January 2023 called 'Voice of Global South Summit'.
○ The theme of the Summit was “Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose”
Q2) Recently, Google Doodle honored the Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav (K.D.
Jadhav), first individual athlete to win an Olympic medal for independent India. He
was related with which of the following sports?
A. Badminton B. Table Tennis
C. Wrestling D. Weightlifting
Answer: C. Wrestling
Q3) Recently, European Union has inaugurated its first mainland orbital launch complex in
A. Norway B. Sweden
C. France D. Italy
Answer: B. Sweden
Q4) What is the name of India’s first 5G-enabled drone, which has been developed by IG
Drones?
A. SkyEagle B. Skyhawk
C. Pushpak D. SkyLark
Answer: B. Skyhawk
Q5) Recently, matchmaking phase of the “MAARG” (Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience, and Growth)
platform was launched by which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Corporate Affairs B. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
C. Ministry of Finance D. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: D. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Q6) Recently, a ‘Soul of Steel’ challenge, an initiative of CLAW Global, was launched in which of the following
states/union territories?
A. Sikkim B. Ladakh
C. Uttarakhand D. Jammu and Kashmir

Q7) Recently, which of the following districts has been declared as the first Constitution literate district in the country?
A. Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu B. Nagpur, Maharashtra
C. Puri, Odisha D. Kollam, Kerala
Answer: D. Kollam, Kerala
Q8) Recently, which of the following companies has installed India’s first 3x platform wind turbine generators (WTGs) in
Karnataka?
A. Tata Power B. ReNew Power
C. Adani Green Energy D. Suzlon Energy
Answer: B. ReNew Power
Q9) Recently, the James Webb Telescope has discovery “LHS 475 b”. It is a type of which of the following?
A. Asteroid B. Galaxy
C. Exoplanet D. Black Hole
Answer: C. Exoplanet
Q10) The first G20 Infrastructure Working Group meeting will be held in Pune. It will be hosted by which of the
following ministries?
A. Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer: A. Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance
More Information
● The first health working group meeting under India's G20 Presidency will be held in Thiruvananthapuram
in Kerala
● Puducherry would host the first G20 meeting on January 31, 2023
● Kolkata will host the first meeting on the Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion
● Chennai will host a meeting on education, while Guwahati will host the first sustainable financial meeting
and Chandigarh will host the first financial architecture meeting.
Q11) Recently, more than 1 million tonnes of rare earth oxides have been
identified in which of the following European countries, the largest known
such deposit in Europe?
A. Austria B. Denmark
C. Norway D. Sweden
Answer: D. Sweden
Q12) “Pineapple Express”, recently seen in news, is related to which of the

following?
A. Weather Phenomenon B. Kisan Rail
C. Hydrogen Powered Train D. Hyperloop
Answer: A. Weather Phenomenon

Q13) “National Startup Day” is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Q14) Recently, Indian Skimmers (Rynchops albicollis) were sighted in Coringa Wildlife
Sanctuary during the Asian Waterbird Census-2023. It is in which of the following states?
A. Telangana B. Maharashtra
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Kerala
Answer: C. Andhra Pradesh
Q15) Recently released book “Spare”, is a memoir of who amongst the following?
A. Prince Harry B. Prince William
C. King Charles D. Queen Elizabeth II
Answer: A. Prince Harry
Q16) Recently, tourism department of which of the following states has signed a MoU with eight country chapters of
Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO)?
Answer: D. Madhya Pradesh
Q17) Recently, Himachal Pradesh implemented the Old Pension Scheme

(OPS) for the state employees. Under this scheme, the pension is fixed at
how much percent of one’s last drawn basic pay, in addition to Dearness
Allowance (DA)?
A. 40% B. 50%
C. 60% D. 25%
Answer: B. 50%
Q18) Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered two
1200-year-old miniature votive stupas near Sarai Tila mound at the ‘Nalanda
Mahavihara’. The stupas depict the figure of which of the following?
A. Lord Buddha B. Lord Mahavira
C. Lord Vishnu D. Lord Shiva
Answer: A. Lord Buddha

Q1) Recently, which of the following has become the first State in India to implement a policy to
control blindness?
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Kerala
Answer: B. Rajasthan
Q2) Recently, India’s trade deficit with which of the following countries has crossed $100 billion for the first time in
2022?
A. USA B. Australia
C. UAE D. China
Answer: D. China
Q3) Recently, which of the following space agencies has announced to launch a new MS-23 Soyuz spacecraft for the
International Space Station?
A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) B. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
C. ROSCOSMOS D. SpaceX
Answer: C. ROSCOSMOS
Q4) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to reduce its military strength to half by 2030?
A. Sri Lanka B. Pakistan
C. Bangladesh D. USA
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following (Indian American) has been sworn in as the State Senator for District 22 in the
US state of Kansas?
A. Harry Anand B. Usha Reddi
C. Ami Bera D. Ro Khanna
Answer: B. Usha Reddi
Q6) Recently, defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Shaurya Sthal at Cheer Bagh in which of the following
A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Ladakh
C. Uttarakhand D. Sikkim
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has been crowned the Miss Universe 2022?
A. Amanda Dudamel B. Andreina Martinez
C. Divita Rai D. R’Bonney Gabriel
Answer: D. R’Bonney Gabriel

Q8) 'Think-20' (T-20) meeting under India’s G20 presidency will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Bhopal B. Pune
C. Jaipur D. Lucknow
Answer: A. Bhopal
Q9) Recently, the 53rd edition of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting 2023 has begun at which of the
following places?
A. New York, USA B. New Delhi, India
C. Davos, Switzerland D. Bonn, Germany
Answer: C. Davos, Switzerland
● Theme: Cooperation in a Fragmented World
Q10) Recently, Indian Railways has announced to launch its Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train on the route connecting
Ayodhya in India and Janakpur. Janakpur is in which of the following countries?
A. Bangladesh B. Bhutan
C. Sri Lanka D. Nepal
Answer: D. Nepal
Q11) Recently, which of the following institutions has signed a MoU with the Indian Navy and the Naval Welfare and
Wellness Association (NWWA)?
A. IIT, Madras B. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
C. Anna University, Chennai D. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
Answer: B. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
Q12) Recently, the central government has extended the tenure of who amongst the following as the Managing Director
(MD) and CEO of Bank of Baroda (BoB)?
A. Debadatta Chand B. Rajneesh Karnatak
C. Sanjiv Chadha D. K Satyanarayana Raju
Answer: C. Sanjiv Chadha

Q13) Recently, road construction work has begun in Pudaang village for the first time since India’s Independence. It is in
A. Chhattisgarh B. Jharkhand
C. Odisha D. West Bengal
Answer: A. Chhattisgarh
Q14) Recently, which of the following has won the Best Foreign Language film at the 28th Critics Choice Awards Los
Angeles, California?
A. Argentina 1985 B. RRR
C. Chhello Show (Last Film Show) D. Decision to Leave
Answer: B. RRR
● 28th Critics Choice Awards winners list

○ Lifetime Achievement Award: Jeff Bridges
○ Best Picture: “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
○ Best Director: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, “Everything Everywhere All at
Once”
○ Best Actor: Brendan Fraser, “The Whale”
○ Best Actress: Cate Blanchett, “Tár”
○ Best Song award: Naatu Naatu (RRR)
Q15) Recently, which of the following organizations has released a report titled “Survival of the Richest: How we must
tax the super-rich now to fight inequality”?
A. World Economic Forum (WEF) B. World Bank
C. Oxfam International D. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Answer: C. Oxfam International
Q16) Recently, PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Thiruvalluvar on the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day (16th January
2023). He is related to which of the following languages?
A. Kannada B. Tamil
C. Malayalam D. Telugu
Answer: B. Tamil
Q17) Recently, at least 68 people have died after a passenger plane crashed in Pokhara. It is in which of the following
countries?
A. Nepal B. Pakistan
C. Afghanistan D. Iran
Answer: A. Nepal
Q18) Who amongst the following are the authors of the recently released book “Braving A Viral Storm:
India’s Covid-19 Vaccine Story”?
A. Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and Dr Randeep Guleria B. Aashish Chandorkar and Suraj Sudhir.
C. Shyam Swarup Agrawal and Anil Agrawal D. Dr Krishna Ella and Suchitra Ella
Answer: B. Aashish Chandorkar and Suraj Sudhir.

Q1) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed an agreement on green
hydrogen development and the laying of undersea cable connecting under “One Sun, One World, One
Grid initiative”?
A. Australia B. UAE
C. France D. UK
Answer: B. UAE
Q2) Recently, India has announced that it is committed to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) by which of the following
years?
A. 2025 B. 2026
C. 2027 D. 2030
Answer: C. 2027
Q3) What is the name of the 21st edition of the bilateral naval exercise between India and France, which has recently has
begun?
A. Exercise SHAKTI B. Exercise DESERT KNIGHT
C. Exercise GARUDA D. Exercise VARUNA
Answer: D. Exercise VARUNA
Q4) Recently, which of the following countries has approved a digital assets law which provides for legal framework for
Bitcoin-backed bonds “Volcano Bonds” and create a legal protection for transfers or issuances of debt with
cryptocurrencies?
A. Panama B. Guatemala
C. El Salvador D. Costa Rica
Answer: C. El Salvador
Q5) What is the name of the India’s first national assessment regulator which has been
recently notified by the National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT)?
A. PARAKH B. DRONA
C. BHIMA D. VEDA
Answer: A. PARAKH
Q6) Recently, Siemens India has received a ₹26,000 crore order for manufacturing and maintenance of 9000 HP electric
freight locomotives. The locomotives will be assembled at which of the following places?
A. Dahod, Gujarat B. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
C. Pune, Maharashtra D. Kharagpur, West Bengal
Answer: A. Dahod, Gujarat
Q7) Recently, which of the following countries has launched the world’s first agriculture focused satellite “AgriSAT-1
/ZA 008”?
A. USA B. India
C. Japan D. South Africa

Answer: D. South Africa
Q8) Recently, which of the following states/union territories has launched the shared school bus system and prime
tourism vehicles as a part of Sustainable Transport and Efficient Mobility Society (STEMS) programme?
A. Assam B. Delhi
C. Kerala D. Meghalaya
Q9) “Shukrayaan I, VERITAS and EnVision” missions, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following
planets?
A. Mercury B. Venus
C. Neptune D. Jupiter
Answer: B. Venus
Q10) Recently, which of the following organizations has organized its popular “Music in the Park”
series under the name “Shruti Amrut” in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture?
A. Lalit Kala Academy B. National School Drama
C. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts D. SPIC MACAY
Answer: D. SPIC MACAY
Q11) According to the recently released United Nations (UN) “World Social Report 2023: Leaving no one behind in an
ageing world”, the elderly population will be how much percentage the global population in 2050 (approx.)?
A. 11% B. 16%
C. 18% D. 23%
Answer: B. 16%
Q12) Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated its 148th Foundation Day on which of the
following days?
th
Answer: D. 15th January
Q13) Recently, who amongst the following has been announced the “Breakthrough Performance” recipient at the 27th
Satellite Awards by the International Press Academy (IPA)?
A. Bhavin Rabari (Chellow Show) B. Jr NTR (RRR)
C. Ram Charan (RRR) D. MM Keeravaani (Naatu Naatu – RRR)
Answer: A. Bhavin Rabari (Chellow Show)
Q14) Recently, Mukarram Jah Bahadur has passed away. He was the last Nizam of which of the following princely
states?
A. Travancore B. Junagarh
C. Hyderabad D. Gwalior
Answer: C. Hyderabad

Q15) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the second phase of Saansad Khel Mahakumbh 2022-23 in Basti District
of which of the following states?
A. Bihar B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Karnataka D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: D. Uttar Pradesh
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Armenia?
A. M. Sridharan B. Nilakshi Saha Sinha
C. L. Prashant Pise D. Ajit Gupte
Answer: B. Nilakshi Saha Sinha
More Information
● M. Sridharan (IFS: 1996), presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as
the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Q17) Recently, Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited has started the manufacturing of
Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles at the Korwa Ordnance Factory. It is located at which of
the following places?
A. Meerut, Uttar Pradesh B. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
C. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh D. Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
Answer: D. Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
Q18) Recently, India has announced to donate 12,500 doses of pentavalent vaccines to which of the following countries?
A. Cuba B. Costa Rica
C. El Salvador D. Panama
Answer: A. Cuba
Obituaries
● Italian female actor Gina Lollobrigida has passed away at the age of 95
○ Lollobrigida won seven David di Donatello awards during her career, Italy's Oscar equivalent.
○ She is best known for Luigi Comencini's 1953 classic "Bread, Love and Dreams", and Jean Delannoy's
1956 "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"
● Ray Cordeiro, world's longest-working disc jockey, who interviewed music acts including the Beatles during a
six-decade career on Hong Kong radio has died. He was 98.
○ He has been recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's longest-working DJ.

Q1) The Business 20 (B20) India Inception Meeting will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Surat B. Mumbai
C. Gandhinagar D. New Delhi
Answer: C. Gandhinagar
● Subject of the conference: "R.A.I.S.E: Responsible, Accelerated, Innovative, Sustainable and Equitable
Businesses”
Q2) Recently, which of the following has won the bid for the media rights of the Women’s IPL for Rs 951 crore for five
years (2023-2027)?
A. Sony Pictures Networks India B. Disney Star
C. Viacom 18 D. Reliance Jio Media
Answer: C. Viacom 18
Q3) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Chief Economist of the Organisation for
Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)?
A. Clare Lombardelli B. Laurence Boone
C. Arvind Subramaniam D. Raghuram Rajan
Answer: A. Clare Lombardelli
Q4) Recently, NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has signed a MoU with
which of the following states for the development of Floating and Ground Mounted
based Renewable Energy Projects?
A. Sikkim B. Assam
C. Tripura D. Mizoram
Answer: C. Tripura
Q5) Recently, Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority (WDRA) has signed a MoU with which of the following
banks to promote awareness about ‘Produce Marketing Loan’ to fund against e-NWRs (electronic Negotiable Warehouse
Receipt)?
C. Punjab National Bank (PNB) D. Axis Bank
Answer: A. State Bank of India (SBI)
Q6) Recently, which of the following organizations has specified the identity standards for Basmati Rice, for the first time
in India?
A. Quality Council of India (QCI) B. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
C. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) D. NITI Aayog
Answer: C. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Q7) Recently, Sri Lanka, as part of its 75th Independence Day celebrations, has decided to release a commemorative
stamp with the portrait of which of the following Indian leaders?
A. Mahatma Gandhi B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C. Jawahar Lal Nehru D. Indira Gandhi

Answer: C. Jawahar Lal Nehru
Q8) Recently, which of the following states has made the Guinness Book of World Records by taking 4,500 penalty kicks
in 12 hours?
A. West Bengal B. Kerala
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Karnataka
Answer: B. Kerala
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Deputy National Security Adviser in National
Security Council Secretariat?
A. Pankaj Kumar Singh B. Rakesh Asthana
C. Anil Sinha D. Tapan Deka
Answer: A. Pankaj Kumar Singh
○ Ajit Doval is the National Security Advisor
○ Other Deputy National Security Advisors are: Rajinder Khanna, Vikram Misri, Dattatray
Padsalgikar
○ General Anil Chauhan is the Military Advisor
Q10) Recently, which of the following states/union territories have been declared as a
“Free Area” under the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in
Animals Act 2009?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: D. Jammu and Kashmir
Q11) Recently, which of the following has received the final approval from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a
Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU)?
A. Airtel Payments Bank B. Equitas Small Finance Bank
C. Paytm Payments Bank D. FINO Payments Bank
Answer: C. Paytm Payments Bank
Q12) Recently, a team of Indian scientists have discovered the evidence of solitary waves around Mars by analysing the
data recorded by “Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN)” spacecraft. MAVEN mission was launched by
which of the following space agencies?
A. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
C. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) D. European Space Agency
Answer: B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Q13) Recently, who amongst the following has been listed as a global terrorist by the United Nations Security Council
(UNSC) under its ISIL (Daesh) and Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee (UNSC 1267 Committee)?
A. Abdul Rauf Asghar B. Sajid Mir
C. Shahid Mahmood D. Abdul Rehman Makki
Answer: D. Abdul Rehman Makki

Q14) Recently, RailTel Corporation of India Ltd has received a work order worth ₹170.11 crore for commission,
operations and maintenance of Integrated Command Control Centre (ICCC) of which of the following smart cities?
A. New Delhi B. Puducherry
C. Indore D. Pune
Answer: B. Puducherry
Q15) Recently, India Cricket team has defeated which of the following cricket
teams by 317 runs, making the record for the largest victory margin in ODI cricket?
C. Ireland D. New Zealand
Q16) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched the “Giving to Amplify Earth Action” (GAEA)
initiative?
A. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) B. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
C. World Economic Forum (WEF) D. World Bank
Answer: C. World Economic Forum (WEF)
Q17) Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has chosen which of the following cities in India for establishing its
Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) focused on healthcare and life sciences?
A. Bengaluru B. Gurugram
C. Hyderabad D. Mumbai
Q18) “Mela Maghi”, recently seen in news, is celebrated in which of the following states every year?
A. Punjab B. West Bengal
C. Bihar D. Rajasthan
Answer: A. Punjab
Obituaries
● Scientist A. D. Damodaran has passed away. He was 87.
○ He was a former Director of the CSIR – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology
(NIIST)

Q1) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to launch a pilot project to develop
Asia's first hydrogen fuel cell electric truck for mining logistics and transportation?
A. ReNew Power B. Adani Enterprises Limited
C. Reliance Industries Limited D. Tata Motors Limited
Answer: B. Adani Enterprises Limited
Q2) Recently, which of the following organizations has released a report titled “World Employment and Social Outlook:
Trends 2023”?
C. World Trade Organization (WTO) D. International Labour Organization (ILO)
Answer: D. International Labour Organization (ILO)
Q3) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to launch “Girls4Tech”
STEM education program in India?
A. Mastercard B. Google
C. Microsoft D. Visa
Answer: A. Mastercard
Q4) Recently, which of the following countries has assumed the presidency of the 13th assembly of the International
Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)?
A. UAE B. USA
C. Australia D. India
Answer: D. India
Q5) Nguyen Xuan Phuc has recently resigned form the presidential post of which of the following countries?
A. Indonesia B. Singapore
C. Vietnam D. Malaysia
Answer: C. Vietnam
Q6) Union Ministry of Tourism will be organising the 1st Global Tourism Investors Summit 2023 in which of the
following cities?
A. Shimla B. New Delhi
C. Agra D. Leh
Answer: B. New Delhi
Q7) Recently, the 18th National Disaster Response Force Day was celebrated on 19th January 2023. National Disaster
Response Force (NDRF) headquarters are in which of the following cities?
A. Gandhinagar B. Dehradun

Q8) According to the recently released Global Economic Prospects by World Bank, which of the following countries has
the weakest economy in South Asia?
A. Nepal B. Pakistan
C. Sri Lanka D. Bangladesh
Answer: B. Pakistan
Q9) Recently, the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2022 has been released by which of the following
organizations?
A. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) B. Teach For India
C. Pratham Foundation D. NITI Aayog
Answer: C. Pratham Foundation
Q10) Recently, the 5th Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Sri Lanka 2023
was held between Sri Lanka and which of the following countries?
A. India B. Australia
C. UK D. USA

Answer: D. USA
Q11) Recently, it was announced that India and which of the following will hold the first-ever military exercises
involving the special forces in Udaipur, Jaipur and Jodhpur?
A. Egypt B. Israel
C. Iran D. Turkey
Answer: A. Egypt
Q12) Recently, which of the following has become the first union territory to completely switch to a digital method of
administration?
A. Ladakh B. Delhi
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Puducherry
Answer: C. Jammu and Kashmir
Q13) Recently, the sixth edition of the International Spice Conference 2023 was held in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Chennai
C. Kochi D. Hyderabad
Answer: B. Chennai
Q14) Recently, which of the following organizations has released a report “State Finances: A Study of Budgets of
2022-23”?
A. NITI Aayog B. State Bank of India (SBI)
C. Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) D. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Answer: D. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Q15) Recently, the world’s oldest person, French nun Lucile Randon, has died. What was her age at the time of death?
Answer: B. 118 years
Q16) According to the recently released Brand Finance’s report “Global 500 2023”, which of the following is the most
valued brand?
A. Amazon B. Apple
C. Google D. Microsoft
Answer: A. Amazon
● List of the Top 10 most valuable brands

1. Amazon- Worth $299.3 billion
2. Apple- Worth $297.5 billion
3. Google-Worth $281.4 billion
4. Microsoft-Worth $191.6 billion
5. Walmart-Worth $113.8 billion
6. Samsung Group-Worth $99.7 billion
7. ICBC-Worth $69.5 billion
8. Verizon-Worth $67.4 billion
9. Tesla-Worth $66.2 billion
10. TikTok/Douyin-Worth $65.7 billion

Q17) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Malaysia Open Super 1000 men’s singles titles in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia?
A. Viktor Axelsen B. Fajar Alfian
C. Muhammad Rian Ardianto D. Zheng Siwei
Answer: A. Viktor Axelsen
○ Akane Yamaguchi has won the Malaysia Open Super 1000 women’s singles title
○ China’s Chen Qingchen - Jia Yifan have won the women’s doubles title
○ Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto from Indonesia won the men’s doubles title
○ In mixed doubles, Zheng Siwei - Huang Yaqiong from China have won the title
Q18) According to the recently released ‘IT Services 25’ 2023 list by Brand Finance, which of the following is the
strongest IT services brand?
A. Accenture B. TCS
C. Infosys D. IBM Consulting
Answer: A. Accenture

Q1) Recently, Padho Pardesh scheme has been discontinued. It was launched by which of the
A. Ministry of Tourism B. Ministry of Education
C. Ministry of Minority Affairs D. Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: C. Ministry of Minority Affairs
Q2) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to invest Rs 2,000 crore for setting up a large hyperscale
data centre in Hyderabad, Telangana?
A. Adani Group B. Reliance Jio
C. TCS D. Bharti Airtel Group
Answer: D. Bharti Airtel Group
Q3) Recently, Nitin Gadkari inspected progress of under-construction Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway in Gujarat. What
is the total length of the this greenfield corridor?
A. 109 Km B. 209 Km
C. 309 Km D. 409 Km
Answer: A. 109 Km
Q4) Recently, forest officials of Katarniaghat division have partnered with NABARD for the skill development initiative
for the Tharu people that live near the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary. Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary is in which of
the following states?
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Chhattisgarh
Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Q5) The FIDE World Championship 2023 will take place at which of the following places?
A. Astana, Kazakhstan B. Chennai, India
C. Madrid, Spain D. Bonn, Germany

Answer: A. Astana, Kazakhstan
Q6) Recently who amongst the following has been appointed as the Indian ambassador to the Republic of Marshall
Islands?
A. Sibi George B. Nilakshi Saha Sinha
C. M. Sridharan D. Sudhakar Dalela
Answer: A. Sibi George
Q7) Recently, Jacinda Ardern has announced her resignation as the Prime Minister of which of the following countries?
A. Italy B. Serbia
C. Denmark D. New Zealand
Answer: D. New Zealand
Q8) Recently, a rare orange-coloured bat (‘Kerivoula picta’) has been spotted in
Kanger Valley National Park. Kanger Valley National Park is in which of the
following states?
Q9) Recently, which of the following countries has emerged as India's fourth-largest trading partner during the April –
December 2022 period?
A. Australia B. UAE
C. Russia D. Saudi Arabia
Answer: C. Russia
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following (Indian American) has been honoured with Martin Luther King Grande
Parade Special Award?
A. Kiran Ahuja B. Krishna Vavilala
C. Niraj Antani D. Kesha Ram
Answer: B. Krishna Vavilala
Q11) Recently, NHPC Limited has submitted the pre-feasibility report (PFR) for India’s largest hydro power project, the
“Upper Siang Multipurpose Storage Project” in Arunachal Pradesh. What will be its total electricity generation capacity?
A. 60 GW B. 11 GW
C. 31 GW D. 8 GW
Answer: B. 11 GW

Q12) The Indian Navy will commission the fifth of its diesel-electric Scorpene-class
submarine “INS Vagir” on January 23 (Parakram Diwas, Netaji Subhas Chandra
Bose Jayanti). It has been built under which of the following projects?
A. Project 75 B. Project 17A
C. Project 21B D. Project 17B
Answer: A. Project 75
Q13) Recently, it was informed that National Award-winning movie "Toolsidas Junior” will be showcased at the
Shanghai Cooperation Organization Film Festival 2023. It will be held in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Hyderabad
C. Lucknow D. Mumbai
Answer: D. Mumbai
Q14) Recently, India has extended a concessional USD 40 million Line of Credit to which of
the following countries for developing sporting infrastructure?
A. Bangladesh B. Maldives
Answer: B. Maldives
Q15) What is the rank of India in the recently released Global Firepower Index 2023?
A. 1st B. 2nd
C. 3rd D. 4th
Answer: D. 4th
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following (Indian American) was sworn in as the 10th
lieutenant governor of the US state of Maryland, becoming the first immigrant to hold the
office?
A. Jasmeet Bains B. Pramila Jayapal
C. Radhika Fox D. Aruna Miller
Answer: D. Aruna Miller

Q17) Recently, Ministry of Tourism, India participated in the FITUR 2023 (Feria Internacional del Turismo), which is
one of the world’s largest international travel exhibitions. It was held at which of the following places?
A. Madrid, Spain B. Paris, France
C. London, UK D. Dubai, UAE
Answer: A. Madrid, Spain
Q18) Recently, Etalin hydroelectric power project in which of the following states has been scrapped in its present form?
A. Sikkim B. Nagaland
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Assam
Answer: C. Arunachal Pradesh
Q19) Recently, which of the following states has launched the second phase of Kanti Velugu initiative?
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Telangana
C. Kerala D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: B. Telangana
Important News
● Writer K Venu has been conferred with Federal Bank Literary Award 2022 for his autobiography
‘Oranweshananthinte Katha.’
○ This is the first-ever literary award constituted by the Federal Bank
○ Federal Bank Headquarters: Aluva, Kerala
○ Federal Bank CEO: Shyam Srinivasan
Obituaries
● Renowned Assamese poet and recipient of Jnapith Award 2021, Nilamani Phookan has passed away. He was
89.
○ The notable works of Phukan are ‘Xurjya Henu Naami Aahe Ei Nodiyedi’, ‘Kabita’, and ‘Gulapi
Jamur Lagna’.
○ He was awarded the 1981 Sahitya Akademi Award in Assamese for his poetry collection, Kavita
(Kobita).
○ He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1990 and received the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship in 2002
● Gambian Vice President Badara Alieu Joof has passed away. He was 65
○ He was appointed as the Vice President of the Gambia in 2022 and had served as its education minister
from 2017 to 2022.

22nd January by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, which of the following countries has launched a scheme called “Welcome Corps” to
allow its citizens to sponsor refugees?
A. Germany B. UK
C. USA D. France
Answer: C. USA
Q2) Recently, joint exercise “Cyclone-I” has started between India and which of the following countries in Jaisalmer,
Rajasthan?
A. Israel B. Egypt
C. Turkey D. South Africa
Answer: B. Egypt
Q3) Recently, which of the following organizations conducted the First Movers Coalition Leadership Meeting?
A. World Bank B. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C. World Economic Forum (WEF) D. G7 (Group of Seven)
Q4) Recently, which of the following states has introduced 60 days of maternity and menstrual leave in a year for girl
students above the age of 18 years?
C. Kerala D. Assam
Answer: C. Kerala
Q5) Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura celebrate their Statehood Day on which of the following days every year?
A. 21st January B. 22nd January
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Answer: A. 21st January
Q6) Recently, it was informed that India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline Project will start supplying Diesel from India to
Bangladesh in June 2023. What is the total length of the pipeline?
A. 111.5 Km B. 121.5 Km
C. 131.5 Km D. 141.5 Km
Answer: C. 131.5 Km

Q7) Recently, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has partnered with which of the following
companies for the development of Transonic Truss-Braced Wing demonstrator aircraft under Sustainable Flight
Demonstrator (SFD) project?
A. Airbus B. Boeing
C. Lockheed Martin D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Answer: B. Boeing
Q8) Recently, a rare low altitude basalt plateau has been discovered in the Manjare village of the Western Ghats. It is in
A. Maharashtra B. Goa
C. Karnataka D. Kerala
Answer: A. Maharashtra
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Director in the National Health Authority (Ayushman
Bharat Digital Mission)?
A. Ajai Aggarwal B. Dr Saurabh Garg
C. Ajay Sharma D. Praveen Sharma
Answer: D. Praveen Sharma
Q10) What is the name of the recently developed indigenous mobile operating system by JandK Operations Private
Limited (JandKops), an IIT Madras-incubated firm?
A. IndOS B. BharOS
C. AryaOS D. AshaOS
Answer: B. BharOS
Q11) “Vigyanika”, a Science Literature Festival will be organised during the 8th Indian International Science Festival. It
will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Bengaluru
C. Bhopal D. New Delhi
Answer: C. Bhopal
Q12) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the “Bharat Pravah-India along its Shores” initiative?
A. Ministry of Tourism B. Ministry of Culture
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Shipping, Waterways and Ports
Answer: D. Ministry of Shipping, Waterways and Ports
Q13) Recently, who amongst the following (Indian American) is the youngest and the first queer woman of colour to take
oath as the Oakland City Council member in the U.S. state of California?
A. Janani Ramachandran B. Mona Das
C. Vijaya Lakshmi Emani D. Shanti Gandhi
Answer: A. Janani Ramachandran
Q14) “Bhopal Declaration”, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?
A. Business 20 (B20) B. Science 20 (S20)
C. Think 20 (T20) D. Health 20 (H20)

Answer: C. Think 20 (T20)
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has been elected by the UN General Assembly as the executive director of the
United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)?
A. Priti Patel B. Inger Anderson
C. Ruchira Kamboj D. Sultan al-Jaber
Answer: B. Inger Anderson
Q16) Recently, which of the following companies has release a report titled “India@100: Realising the
potential of a $26 trillion economy”?
A. Deloitte B. KPMG
C. PwC D. EY (Ernst & Young)
Answer: D. EY (Ernst & Young)
Q17) Recently, which of the following has become the first district in India to provide basic documents and facilities to
all tribal people?
A. Ernakulam B. Wayanad
C. Kannur D. Kollam
Answer: B. Wayanad
Q18) Which of the following union territories will host its first SARAS Fair in February 2023?
A. Ladakh B. Daman and Diu
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Puducherry
Q19) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated 20 Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Aapla Dawakhana in
which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Pune
C. Nagpur D. Nashik
Answer: A. Mumbai
Q20) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of the 65.5 km and 71 Km sections of NH-150C.
NH-150C is a part of which of the following expressways?
A. Mumbai-Chennai Expressway B. Surat-Chennai Expressway
C. Ahmedabad-Kochi Expressway D. Delhi-Chennai Expressway
Answer: B. Surat-Chennai Expressway

23rd January by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, which of the following has been awarded the "Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport"
award under Aviation Sustainability and Environment at the ASSOCHAM 14th International
Conference for Civil Aviation 2023?
A. Donyi Polo Airport, Itanagar B. Manohar International Airport, Mopa, Goa
C. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi D. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
Answer: B. Manohar International Airport, Mopa, Goa
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the CEO of Convergence Energy Services Limited
(CESL)?
A. Alok Kumar B. Neeraj Mishra
C. Vishal Kapoor D. Sanjay Malhotra
Answer: C. Vishal Kapoor
Q3) Recently, an agreement was signed between the Indian Ports Association (IPA) and which of the following
organizations for setting up a Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity?
A. NITI Aayog B. Strategic Foresight Group
C. Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) D. National Maritime Foundation
Answer: C. Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS)
Q4) Recently, Dr Sanduk Ruit has been awarded the ISA Award for Service to Humanity by which of the following
countries?
A. Oman B. UAE
C. Pakistan D. Bahrain
Answer: D. Bahrain
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has topped the Brand Guardianship Index 2023, which is released by Brand
Finance?
A. Jensen Huang (Nvidia) B. Mukesh Ambani (Reliance)
C. Satya Nadella (Microsoft) D. Shantanu Narayen (Adobe)
Answer: A. Jensen Huang (Nvidia)

Q6) Recently, the first fuselage (main body of an aircraft) for the Indian Army’s contract for six
AH-64E Apache attack helicopters has been rolled out of the Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited
(TBAL) facility. It is located in which of the following cities?
A. Chennai B. Bengaluru
C. Hyderabad D. Ahmedabad
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has become the world's oldest living person?
A. Lucile Randon B. Fusa Tatsumi
C. Edie Ceccarelli D. Maria Branyas Morera
Answer: D. Maria Branyas Morera
Q8) Recently, ground-breaking ceremony of the Hanimaadhoo International Airport redevelopment project was held. It is
in which of the following countries?
A. Maldives B. Sri Lanka
C. Indonesia D. Mauritius
Answer: A. Maldives
Q9) Recently, Indian Coast Guard Ships ICGS Shaurya and Rajveer visited which of the following countries to enhance
the cooperative engagements and interoperability?
C. Maldives D. Oman
Q10) According to the recently released Mobile Gaming Report 2022 by Mobile Premier League (MPL), which of the
following states is the top destination for mobile gamers?
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Bihar
Q11) Recently, Millets & Organics 2023 – International Trade Fair was held in which of the following cities?
A. Hyderabad B. New Delhi
C. Ahmedabad D. Bengaluru
Answer: D. Bengaluru
Q12) Recently, the largest biennial Tri-Services amphibious exercise “AMPHEX 2023”, involving the Indian Army,
Indian Air Force (IAF), and the Indian Navy, was held in which of the following states?
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Tamil Nadu
Answer: A. Andhra Pradesh
Q13) Recently, Chinese Lunar New Year was celebrated. Related to this, 2023 year has been declared after which of the
following animals?
A. Snake B. Dragon
C. Rabbit D. Monkey
Answer: C. Rabbit

Q14) Recently, which of the following countries has unveiled its first indigenously made
supercar, the “Mada 9”?
A. Iraq B. Iran
C. North Korea D. Afghanistan
Answer: D. Afghanistan
Q15) Recently, it was informed that Chris Hipkins will become the Prime Minister of which of the following countries?
A. Australia B. New Zealand
C. Denmark D. Italy
Answer: B. New Zealand
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has been conferred with “The Freedom of the City of London” title?
A. Rishi Sunak B. Manish Tiwari
C. Priti Patel D. Surinder Arora
Answer: B. Manish Tiwari
Q17) India’s deepest underground metro station is being constructed in which of the following cities?
A. Pune B. Mumbai
Answer: A. Pune
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded “The most distinguished scientist of the year 2022” at the
Indian Achievers Award?
A. K. Sivan B. Tapan Misra
C. R Vishnu Prassad D. A.S. Kiran Kumar
Answer: C. R Vishnu Prassad
● Indian Achievers Awards 2023: Awardees

○ Param Vir Chakra Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar
○ Indian field hockey player late Major Dhyan Chand
○ Film actress Shruti Haasan
○ Padma Shri Alok Mehta
○ Indian professional boxer Vijendar Singh
○ Indian Olympic athlete & Padma Shri Sudha Singh
○ National paralympic coach Satyanarayana
○ IPS Yashasvi Yadav
○ Chairman & MD of T-Series Bhushan Kumar
○ The Kashmir Files Actor Darshan Kumar.
Obituaries
● Prabhaben Sobhagchand Shah has passed away at the age of 92.
○ She was a social worker from the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman, and Diu.
○ Prabhaben Sobhagchand Shah was also known as “Daman ki Divya”.
○ In 2022, she received the Padma Shri for her social work in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and
Diu.
● Renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and guru, writer and research scholar Lakshmi Vishwanathan has passed
away. She was 78
○ A gold medallist in English literature from Madras University, she authored four books —
Kunjamma-Ode to a Nightingale (a biography of M.S. Subbulakshmi); Women of Pride-the Devadasi
Heritage; Kapaliswara Temple; and Bharatanatyam: The Tamil Heritage.

Q1) Recently, which of the following has been awarded as the best police station in the country for
2022?
A. Mahila Police Station, Arwal (Bihar) B. Banbasa Police Station, Champawat (Uttarakhand)
C. Aska Police Station, Ganjam district (Odisha) D. Sadar Bazar Police Station, Delhi
Answer: C. Aska Police Station, Ganjam district (Odisha)
Q2) Recently, “largest human red ribbon chain” was formed in which of the following cities, to spread awareness about
HIV AIDS?
A. Raipur B. Bhubaneshwar
C. Chennai D. Hyderabad
Answer: B. Bhubaneshwar
Q3) Recently, which of the following states has launched the “School of Eminence” project?
A. Punjab B. Kerala
C. Karnataka D. Mizoram
Answer: A. Punjab
Q4) Which of the following days is celebrated as “Parakram Diwas” to mark the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash
Chandra Bose?
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C. 25 January D. 22nd January
Answer: A. 23rd January
Q5) Recently, 21 largest unnamed islands of which of the following union territories have been named after Param Vir
Chakra awardees?
A. Lakshadweep Islands B. Puducherry
C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands D. Daman and Diu
Answer: C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
○ The largest unnamed island was named after the first Param Vir Chakra awardee, Major Somnath
Sharma, who lost his life in action on November 3, 1947 while fighting Pakistani infiltrators near
Srinagar Airport.
○ Ross Islands was renamed as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep in 2018.
○ Neil Island and Havelock Island were also renamed Shaheed Dweep and Swaraj Dweep respectively

Q6) Recently, the central government has decided to nominate Charaideo moidams for
addition to UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Charaideo moidams is in which of the
following states?
A. Meghalaya B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Mizoram D. Assam
Answer: D. Assam
Q7) Recently, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of who amongst the following
as the next director general in the Directorate of General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)?
A. Arti Bhatnagar B. Amardeep Singh Bhatia
C. Vikram Dev Dutt D. Satinder Pal Singh
Answer: C. Vikram Dev Dutt
● More Appointments
○ Arti Bhatnagar as Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Commerce & Industry;
○ Amardeep Singh Bhatia as Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce;
○ Alok as Additional Secretary, National Disaster Management Authority; and
○ Satinder Pal Singh as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.
○ Extension of the central deputation tenure of Ashutosh Jindal, Additional Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat,
for a period of one year
Q8) Recently, the UNESCO has decided to dedicate the International Day of Education 2023 to Afghan girls and women.
It is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
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C. 25 January D. 22nd January

● Theme: To invest in people, prioritise education
Q9) The G20's First Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Meeting will be held in which of the
following cities?
A. Bengaluru B. Shimla
C. Shillong D. Gangtok
Answer: A. Bengaluru
Q10) Recently, Justice (retired) Arjan Kumar Sikri has been appointed as the Administrator to manage the use of funds
for the ISSF Shooting (Rifle/Pistol) World Cup in 2023. It will be held in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Ahmedabad
C. Guwahati D. Bhopal
Answer: D. Bhopal
Q11) Recently, which of the following security forces has started an "Ops Alert'' exercise to enhance security along the
India-Pakistan border in Kutch district of Gujarat and Barmer in Rajasthan?
A. Border Security Force (BSF) B. Assam Rifles
C. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) D. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Answer: A. Border Security Force (BSF)
Q12) Recently, who amongst the following has been conferred with the Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia Lifetime
Achievement Award?
A. Jasraj B. Zakir Hussain
C. Dr Prabha Atre D. Rashid Khan
Answer: C. Dr Prabha Atre
Q13) What is the name of the annual Command-level exercise, which will be conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in
the north-eastern part of the country in February 2023?
A. Poorvi Prahar B. Poorvi Prachand
C. Poorvi Surya D. Poorvi Akash
Answer: D. Poorvi Akash
Q14) Recently, the American India Foundation (AIF) has inaugurated India’s first STEM Innovation and Learning Centre
A. Bengaluru B. Chennai
C. Hyderabad D. Gurugram
Answer: B. Chennai
Q15) Recently, India's Civil 20 Engagement Group (C20) has been inaugurated at
Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala. Who amongst the following is the chair of C20?
A. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar B. Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
C. Sri Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma) D. BK Shivani
Answer: C. Sri Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma)

Q16) Recently, India has extended financing assurances to which of the following countries for getting a $2.9 billion loan
from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
C. Pakistan D. Maldives
Q17) Recently, which of the following states has announced to set up a turtle conservation and rehabilitation centre at
Guindy National Park?
A. Karnataka B. Kerala
Q18) Recently, which of the following companies has been selected as a strategic engineering partner to Airbus?
A. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) B. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
C. L&T Technology Services Limited D. Engineers India Limited
Answer: C. L&T Technology Services Limited

Q1) Recently, which of the following ministries has released a guide “Endorsements Know-hows!”
for celebrities, influencers and virtual influencers on social media platforms?
A. Ministry of Women and Child Development B. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
C. Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Answer: C. Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has won the India Open Super 750 women
singles title 2023?
A. Akane Yamaguchi B. Nami Matsuyama
C. Chiharu Shida D. An Se Young
Answer: D. An Se Young
Q3) The first meeting of the Youth20 (Y20) group will be held in which of the following
cities?
A. Guwahati B. Shimla
C. Srinagar D. Udaipur
Answer: A. Guwahati
Q4) Recently, how many children have been awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal
Puraskar 2023?
A. 7 B. 9
C. 11 D. 13
Answer: C. 11
Q5) Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) hosted the 2nd International Conference on the theme “Use of
Technology and Elections Integrity” in which of the following cities?
A. Ahmedabad B. New Delhi
C. Bengaluru D. Shillong

Q6) National Girl Child Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year in India?
A. 22nd January B. 23rd January
Q7) What is the name of the military exercise which will be conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) near the
north-eastern border?
A. PRAHAR B. PRALAY
C. VAYU D. KIRAN
Answer: B. PRALAY
Q8) Recently, the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) and the Lunglei Fire Station (LFS) of which
of the following states have been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar for 2023?
C. Nagaland D. Mizoram
Answer: D. Mizoram
Q9) Recently, Ministry of Ayush has signed a MoU with which of the following organizations for the promotion of
Medical Value Travel in Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine?
A. India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) B. NITI Aayog
C. Forerunners Healthcare D. Vaidam
Answer: A. India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)
Q10) The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival 2023 will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Noida B. Hyderabad
C. Mumbai D. Kolkata
Answer: C. Mumbai
Q11) Recently, which of the following organizations has accepted the proposal of India to include women’s participation
in local government bodies as a parameter in the Gender Gap Report?
A. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) B. World Economic Forum (WEF)
C. World Bank D. UNESCO
Q12) Recently, which of the following companies has successfully launched 51 satellites under its Starlink 2-4 mission?
A. SpaceX B. Blue Origin
C. Virgin Galactic D. Skyroot Aerospace
Answer: A. SpaceX
Q13) Astrophysics Mission called “ULTRASAT”, recently seen in news, is being developed by which of the following
space agencies?
C. Israel Space Agency D. European Space Agency
Answer: C. Israel Space Agency

Q14) According to recently released “Global 500 – 2023” report by Brand Finance, which of the following is the
strongest brand in India?
A. Tata Salt B. Reliance Jio
C. Bharti Airtel D. Raymond
Answer: B. Reliance Jio
Q15) Recently, the annual Ethnic Mamani Festival was held in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Sikkim
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Ladakh
Answer: D. Ladakh
Q16) Recently, which of the following union territories ha launched the project “UT Level Food Processing Programme
for Development of Clusters for Specific Products”?
C. Puducherry D. Chandigarh
Answer: A. Jammu and Kashmir
○ The programme will focus on seven products in 17 districts/clusters including milk for Jammu and
Pulwama; walnut for Kupwara and Kishtwar, Basmati for RS Pura, Samba and Kathua; vegetables
which can be conventional, organic, exotic and mushrooms for Doda, Budgam, Samba and Udhampur,
meat and poultry for Srinagar and Kathua; Trout for Anantnag and Ganderbal, besides cherry for
Ganderbal and Baramulla.
Q17) “Leopard 2 tanks”, recently seen in news, is being developed by which of the following
countries?
A. USA B. Ukraine
C. Russia D. Germany

Answer: D. Germany
Q18) Recently, the European Union has announced to launch its JUICE Spacecraft in April 2023 to explore the moons of
which of the following planets?
A. Mars B. Jupiter
C. Mercury D. Saturn
Answer: B. Jupiter
● JUICE: Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer
Obituaries
● “Ironman of India” Sabir Ali, who won the decathlon gold at the 1981 Asian Athletics Championships in
Tokyo, has passed away. He was 67.
● Former Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Harjeet Singh Arora passed away at the age of 61
○ Air Marshal Harjeet Singh Arora (Retd.) superannuated on June 30, 2021.

Q1) Who amongst the following will lead the “Akash” Surface-to-Air Missile system at the Republic
Day parade 2023?
A. Lieutenant Dimple Bhati B. Captain Divya Bhati
C. Lieutenant Chetna Sharma D. Captain Abhilasha Barak
Answer: C. Lieutenant Chetna Sharma
Q2) Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is the Chief Guest for the 74th Republic Day parade 2023. He is the president of which of the
A. Oman B. Iran
C. Nigeria D. Egypt
Answer: D. Egypt
Q3) Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi has passed away. He was related with which of the following fields?
A. Music B. Architecture
C. Space Scientist D. Lawyer
Answer: B. Architecture
Q4) Recently, after 30 years in orbit mission “Geotail spacecraft” have signed off. It was jointly launched by National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and which of the following space agencies?
A. Japan Exploration Space Agency (JAXA) B. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
C. European Space Agency D. Israel Space Agency
Answer: A. Japan Exploration Space Agency (JAXA)
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the director of the Indian Institute of Management
Ahmedabad (IIM-A) for five years with effect from March 1 2023?
A. Errol D’souza B. Pankaj Patel
C. Bharat Bhasker D. Arindam Banerjee
Answer: C. Bharat Bhasker
Q6) Recently, Uttar Pradesh celebrated its Statehood Day on which of the following days?

Q7) Recently, which of the following civic agencies has launched the “100 Days to Beat Plastic” campaign?
A. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCD) B. Indore Municipal Corporation
C. Amdavad Municipal Corporation D. Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
Answer: D. Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
● Mascot of the campaign - Nivaran Dadi
Q8) Recently, which of the following countries has declared a medical emergency in its Yanomami territory?
A. Argentina B. Mexico
C. Brazil D. Chile
Answer: C. Brazil
Q9) “C/2022 E3 (ZTF)” recently seen in news, is a type of which of the following?
A. Green Comet B. Dwarf Planet
C. Exo Planet D. Star
Answer: A. Green Comet
Q10) Recently, which of the following Indian documentaries have been nominated for the “Best
Documentary Feature Film” for the 95th Academy Awards (Oscars) 2023?
A. Fire Of Love B. All that Breathes
C. A House Made of Splinters D. All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
Answer: B. All that Breathes
○ Indian documentary films “All That Breathes” and “The Elephant
Whisperers” have both scored nominations in the Best Documentary
Feature Film and the Best Documentary Short Film categories,
respectively.
○ SS Rajamouli’s RRR has scored one nomination in the Best Original
Song category for “Naatu Naatu.”
○ The 95th Academy Awards will be held on March 13 2023
Q11) National Voters’ Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure
Q12) Recently, Northern India’s largest floating solar power project of 2000kWp has
been inaugurated in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Ladakh B. Chandigarh
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Uttarakhand
Answer: B. Chandigarh

Q13) Recently, the Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal Private Limited (NSFTPL) have signed a USD 131 million (about
₹1,066 crore) loan agreement with which of the following organizations to upgrade the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container
Terminal, Navi Mumbai?
A. MUFG Bank B. World Bank
C. New Development Bank (NDB) D. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Answer: D. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Q14) Recently, “TROPEX-2023” maritime exercise is being conducted by the Indian Navy. It is held once in every how
many years?
A. 1 year B. 2 years
Answer: B. 2 years
Q15) Recently, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and which of the following companies has
announced the launch of an Inclusive Circular Economy project, which focuses on the end-to-end management of plastic
waste?
A. Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) B. Britannia Industries
C. Dabur India D. ITC Limited
Answer: A. Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)
Q16) Recently, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) that markets milk and dairy products under
the Amul brand has announced the appointment of who amongst the following as its chairman?
A. Valamjibhai Humbal B. Mansinbhai Patel
C. Shamalbhai B Patel D. Vihabhai Sabhad
Answer: C. Shamalbhai B Patel
Q17) Recently, which of the following states has decided to prosecute men who marry girls below 14 years in the state
under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act?
A. Meghalaya B. Nagaland
C. Assam D. Sikkim
Answer: C. Assam
Q18) National Tourism Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Q19) Recently, Union Minister Hardeep S. Puri inaugurated the demo-run of Inland Water
Vessel powered by Methanol blended Diesel (MD15) in the Brahmaputra in Guwahati.
What is the name of the marine vessel?
A. Ganga Vilas B. SB Gangadhar
C. RS Brahmavilas D. KV Sarojini
Answer: B. SB Gangadhar
Q20) Recently, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has partnered with which of the
following for creating an apprenticeship training framework?
A. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) B. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) D. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Answer: D. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

Q1) Recently, the scientists have found that yellow band disease is killing coral over vast stretches of
the sea floor in the Samsae San Island. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Australia B. Thailand
C. Indonesia D. Maldives
Answer: B. Thailand
Q2) Recently, which of the following platforms have been launched by the Government of India to
digitise India’s Universal Immunisation Programme?
A. L-WIN B. Co-WIN
C. U-WIN D. M-WIN
Answer: C. U-WIN
Q3) Recently, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited has announced to set up a Rs 12,000 crore coal-based power plant in which
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Jharkhand
Answer: D. Odisha
Q4) Recently, which of the following companies has partnered with Common Service Centre (CSC) Academy to train
10,000 women in cyber security under the “Cyber Sangini” programme?
A. Samsung India B. Microsoft
C. Oppo India D. Meta
Answer: C. Oppo India
Q5) Recently, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs conducted the Smart City CEO conference in which of the
following cities?
C. Indore D. Panaji
Answer: D. Panaji
Q6) According to the latest data, which of the following countries witnessed the maximum increase in area under organic
agriculture in 2020?
A. Argentina B. Uruguay
C. India D. Australia
Answer: A. Argentina
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the acting Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High
Court?
A. Justice Amjad Ahtesham Sayed B. Justice Sabina
C. Justice Mohammad Rafiq D. Justice Sanjay Kaul
Answer: B. Justice Sabina

Q8) Recently, Atal Pension Yojana has crossed the 10 million enrolments for the first time in a calendar year reaching a
total 12.5 million enrolments in 2022. It is administered by which of the following organizations?
A. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) B. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
C. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority of India (PFRDA) D. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Answer: C. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority of India (PFRDA)
Q9) Recently, the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) has been launched in the Union Territory of
Ladakh. ULPIN is a how many digit number?
A. 10 B. 14
C. 18 D. 8
Answer: B. 14
Q10) Recently, two cases of the gastrointestinal infection “Norovirus” has been confirmed in which of the following
states?
A. Kerala B. Goa
C. Assam D. Rajasthan
Answer: A. Kerala

Q11) Recently, the first India Stack Developer Conference was held in which of the following cities?
A. Bengaluru B. Gurugram
Q12) Recently, Himachal Pradesh celebrated its Statehood Day on which of the following days?
th
Q13) Recently, the third edition of the annual Orange festival 2023 was held in which of the following states?
A. Nagaland B. Manipur
C. Maharashtra D. Kerala
Answer: A. Nagaland
Q14) Recently, India was elected as the vice-chair of the FAO’s 12th session of the Intergovernmental Technical Working
Group (ITWG) on Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR). Which of the following countries was the chair of the session?
A. Italy B. France
C. Bangladesh D. USA
Answer: D. USA
Q15) Recently, Tata Trusts has appointed who amongst the following as its new CEO?
A. N Srinath B. Siddharth Sharma
C. Aparna Uppaluri D. N Chandrasekaran
Answer: B. Siddharth Sharma
Q16) Recently, which of the following railway stations has received the “Green Railway Station Certification” with the
highest Platinum rating?
A. New Delhi Railway Station B. Visakhapatnam Railway Station
C. Dudh Sagar Railway Station D. Jaisalmer Railway Station
Answer: B. Visakhapatnam Railway Station
Q17) Recently, Jal Jeevan Mission achieved the 11 crore tap water connections. It aims to provide safe and adequate
drinking water through individual household tap connections to all households in rural India by which of the following
years?
A. 2023 B. 2024
C. 2025 D. 2030
Answer: B. 2024
Q18) Recently, India has signed a MoU with which of the following countries to facilitate content exchange, capacity
building, and co-productions?
A. Turkey B. UAE
C. Iran D. Egypt
Answer: D. Egypt

2022 International Cricket Council (ICC) Awards
● Men’s Cricketer of the year: Babar Azam (Pakistan)
● Men’s Test Cricketer of the year: Ben Stokes (England)
● Men’s ODI Cricketer of the year: Babar Azam (Pakistan)
● Men’s T20I Cricketer of the year: Suryakumar Yadav (India)
● Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the year: Marco Jensen (South Africa)
● Men’s Associate Cricketer of the year: Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia)
● Women’s Cricketer of the year: Nat Sciver (England)
● Women’s ODI Cricketer of the year: Nat Sciver (England)
● Women’s T20I Cricketer of the year: Tahila McGrath (Australia)
● Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the year: Renuka Singh (India)
● Women’s Associate Cricketer of the year: Esha Oza (UAE)
● Umpire of the Year: Richard Illingworth (England)
● Spirit of Cricket: Aasif Sheikh (Nepal)
● India claimed the top spot in the ICC men’s ODI ranking after a recent series whitewash against New Zealand
● India pacer Mohammed Siraj became number one bowler in the ICC rankings for ODI bowlers

Q1) Recently, which of the following space agencies has announced the launch of the DRACO
(Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations) project, to develop thermonuclear rocket
engine by 2027?
A. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) B. SpaceX
C. Skyroot Aerospace D. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Answer: D. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Q2) “International Customs Day” is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Nurturing the next generation: Promoting a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional pride in
Customs
Q3) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to invest $10 Billion in OpenAI?
A. Google B. Meta
C. Microsoft D. Apple
Answer: C. Microsoft
Q4) Recently, UNESCO has designated “Odesa” as a World Heritage in Danger site. It is in
A. Yemen B. Libya
C. Afghanistan D. Ukraine
Answer: D. Ukraine
○ Earlier, UNESCO inscribed the Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba,
Marib in Yemen and Rachid Karami International Fair-Tripoli in Lebanon
to its list of World Heritage in Danger sites.

Q5) Recently, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has announced that the Supreme Court will release 1,268
judgments in how many Indian languages?
A. 9 B. 13
C. 7 D. 15
Answer: B. 13
Q6) Recently, which of the following countries has launched its first oil drilling
programme in the Kingfisher field in Lake Albert?
A. Uganda B. Tanzania
C. Kenya D. Ghana
Answer: A. Uganda
Q7) Recently, “Bharat Parv” 2023 celebrations was inaugurated in which of the
A. New Delhi B. Ladakh
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Rajasthan
○ Incredible India digital calendar of Ministry of Tourism was also released at the event.
■ The theme of the Calendar for 2023 is “The Incredible Festivals of India.”
Q8) Recently, the Steering Committee of the Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) held its third meeting in New Delhi. Ken
and Betwa are the tributaries of which of the following rivers?
A. Ganga River B. Yamuna River
C. Son River D. Mahanadi River
Answer: B. Yamuna River
Q9) Recently, Sankhya Sagar, an artificial lake, has virtually disappeared under a thick layer of Water Hyacinth. It is in
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Chhattisgarh
Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh

Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Central Railways?
A. Hemant Sharma B. Mohit Kumar Nayak
C. Naresh Lalwani D. Rohit Jain
Answer: C. Naresh Lalwani
Q11) Recently seen in news, which of the following is the first Indian space mission to observe the Sun and the solar
corona?
A. Vikram Solar Probe B. Surya Mission
C. Aditya L1 Mission D. Parker Solar Probe
Answer: C. Aditya L1 Mission
Q12) “International Holocaust Remembrance Day” is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Home and Belonging
Q13) Recently, the government has extended the tenure of who amongst the following as the acting Chairperson of the
Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
A. Dr Sangeeta Verma B. Ashok Kumar Gupta
C. Dr M.S. Sahoo D. Hasmukh Adhia
Answer: A. Dr Sangeeta Verma
Q14) Recently, Atal Innovation Mission - NITI Aayog, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and which of the
following companies have collaborated to launch AIoT Integration in School Curriculum?
A. Microsoft B. Adobe
C. Intel India D. Google
Answer: C. Intel India
Q15) Recently, India has signed an agreement with which of the following states to translocate 12 cheetahs to the Kuno
National Park in Madhya Pradesh?
A. Ghana B. Botswana
C. South Africa D. Malawi
Answer: C. South Africa
Q16) Recently, which of the following has become the second country after China to start the “trade-plus-one” (T+1)
settlement cycle in the stock markets?
A. USA B. India
C. Japan D. UK
Answer: B. India
Q17) Recently, a white card has been issued for the first time in a football match in which of the following countries?
A. Portugal B. Argentina
C. France D. Germany

Answer: A. Portugal
Q18) Recently, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has announced to
use the names of which of the following as tag line and branding for Indian agriculture products?
A. Mountains B. National Parks
C. Birds D. Rivers
Answer: D. Rivers
Padma Award Winners 2023

● The Padma Awards 2023 were announced by the Indian government on the eve of the 74th Republic Day.
○ President Draupadi Murmu has given her approval for the presentation of 106 Padma Awards this year,
including 3 duo cases.
○ The list includes 91 Padma Shri Awards, 9 Padma Bhushan Awards, and 6 Padma Vibhushan
Awards
○ Padma Vibhushan
○ Padma Bhushan

Important News: First time events in Republic Day Parade 2023
● For the first time in India’s independent history, the iconic 21-GUns Salute to the President during the
parade used 105 mm Indian Field Guns replacing the British-made 25-Pounder guns
● This year, only Made-in-India weapon systems were showcased at the Republic Day parade
● For the first time, 12 women riders of the Camel Contingent of the Border Security Force (BSF) participated
in the event
● A team of “Daredevils” motor cycle riders from Corps of Signals was co-led by a woman officer Lieutenant
Dimple Bhati
● The newly-recruited Agniveers also be a part of the parade for the first time.
● The Indian Navy’s IL-38 was showcased during the parade for the first and last time. IL-38 has served Indian
Navy for 42 years.
● Garud Special Forces of the Indian Air Force participated for the first time in the Republic Day parade.
Squadron Leader Pritam Singh Jaitawat leading the Garud team as part of the IAF contingent.
● In a first, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) displayed a tableau during the Republic Day parade, with the
theme ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’
● The biggest drone show in India, comprising 3,500 indigenous drones, will be held during Beating the Retreat
ceremony on January 29th 2023
● The combined Band and Marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces, led by Colonel Mahmoud
Mohamed Abdel Fattah El Kharasawy, Marched for the first time on the Kartavya Path

Q1) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to build and commercialise the world's
first photonic-based, fault-tolerant quantum computer?
A. USA B. Canada
C. India D. Japan
Answer: B. Canada
Q2) Recently, which of the following ministries has announced to hand over 1,000 monuments to the private sector for
their upkeep under the Revamped Monument Mitra Scheme?
A. Ministry of Tourism B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Culture D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: C. Ministry of Culture
Q3) Recently, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of who amongst the following as the CEO of
JPMorgan Chase & Co. in India?
A. Madhav Kalyan B. Prabhdev Singh
C. Sunil Arora D. Mickey Doshi
Answer: B. Prabhdev Singh
Q4) Recently, India’s first intranasal Covid-19 vaccine named iNCOVACC (BBV154) has been
launched. It has been developed by which of the following companies?
A. Serum Institute of India (SII) B. Biocon
C. Bharat Biotech D. Cipla
Answer: C. Bharat Biotech
Q5) Recently, which of the following countries has designated Russia's Wagner group as a "transnational criminal
organization”?
A. USA B. Ukraine
C. France D. UK
Answer: A. USA
Q6) Recently, which of the following states has announced to give monthly allowance to unemployed youth from the next
financial year?
C. West Bengal D. Chhattisgarh
Answer: D. Chhattisgarh
Q7) The 15th BRICS summit 2023 will take place in which of the following countries?
A. India B. China
C. South Africa D. Russia

Q8) According to a recent notification, how many years old government vehicles will be scraped from 1 April 2023?
A. 10 Years B. 15 Years
C. 20 Years D. 12 Years
Answer: B. 15 Years
Q9) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched the revamped “Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0” program?
A. Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) D. NITI Aayog
Answer: C. Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO)
Q10) “XR Startup Program”, recently seen in news, is a collaboration between MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) and which of
the following companies?
A. Meta B. Microsoft
C. Google D. Infosys
Answer: A. Meta
Q11) Recently, the 30th National Child Science Congress 2023 was organized in which of the following cities?
C. New Delhi D. Ahmedabad
Answer: D. Ahmedabad
● Theme: Understanding Eco System for Health and Wellbeing
Q12) “Data Privacy Day” is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Think Privacy First
Q13) Recently, a first-of-Its kind unique unpublished hero stone inscription and sculpture of the
Hoysala period was discovered in which of the following states?
C. Maharashtra D. Andhra Pradesh
Q14) Recently, who amongst the following (Indian American) has been nominated by President Joe
Biden for the appointment to the grade of Air Force brigadier general?
A. AC Charania B. Ashwin Vasavada
C. Sharmila Bhattacharya D. Raja J. Chari
Answer: D. Raja J. Chari
Q15) Recently, the pact on cultural cooperation was signed between India and which of the following countries for a
period of five years?
A. Egypt B. Iran
C. Bangladesh D. France

Answer: A. Egypt
Q16) “Indus Water Treaty”, recently seen in news, was signed between India and which of
C. Pakistan D. Bhutan
Answer: C. Pakistan
Q17) Recently, the inaugural edition of the bilateral air exercise “Veer Guardian 2023” was held between India and which
A. USA B. South Korea
C. Israel D. Japan
Answer: D. Japan
Q18) Recently, which of the following countries has launched an International Information campaign to reduce the
number of migrants to the country?
A. Germany B. Sweden
C. France D. USA
Answer: B. Sweden
Obituaries
● Veteran Telugu film actor and former parliamentarian J Jamuna has passed away at the age of 86.
○ She was born in Hampi on August 30, 1936
○ Jamuna made her film debut at the age of 16 with Puttillu (1952)

Q1) Recently, which of the following countries has won the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023?
A. Belgium B. Australia
C. Germany D. India
Answer: C. Germany
○ Mascot: Olly
○ Best Player- Niklas Wellen
○ Best Forward of the Tournament Award- Niklas Wellen
○ Best Midfielder of the Tournament Award- Victor Wegnez
○ Best Defender of the Tournament Award- Jeremy Hayward
○ Best Goalkeeper- Vincent Vanasch
○ Hero Top Scorer- Jeremy Hayward
○ Best Junior Player- Mustapha Cassiem
○ Fan’s Choice Award- Christopher Ruhr
○ Best Team Goal Celebration Award- Korea
○ Maximum Team Goals Award- Netherlands
○ Fair Play award- Belgium
Q2) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched the “She Feeds the
World” program in India?
A. Dabur Foundation B. Haldiram
C. HCL Foundation D. PepsiCo Foundation
Answer: D. PepsiCo Foundation
Q3) Recently, satellite images have shown that China is constructing a new dam on the
Mabja Zangbo river. Mabja Zangbo river is a tributary of which of the following rivers in
India?
A. Yamuna B. Ganga
C. Indus D. Brahmaputra
Answer: B. Ganga
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has won the 85th edition of the 2023 Tata Steel Chess Tournament Wijk aan
Zee, Netherlands?
A. Magnus Carlsen B. Anish Giri
C. Richard Rapport D. Wesley So
Answer: B. Anish Giri
Q5) Recently, the Mughal Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi have been renamed as which of the following?
A. Amrit Udyan B. Rashtra Udyan
C. Kalam Udyan D. Ashoka Udyan
Answer: A. Amrit Udyan

Q6) Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas) is observed in India on which of the following days every year?
C. 30th January D. 31st January
Q7) The 36th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2023 will be held in Faridabad, Haryana. Which of the following is the
“Partner Nation” of the event?
A. BRICS B. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
C. G-20 D. QUAD
Answer: B. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
○ Theme State: North Eastern Region of India
○ Surajkund, meaning 'Lake of the Sun', is an ancient reservoir that was built by King Suraj Pal of the
Tomar dynasty in the 10th century
○ First Hosted: 1987
Q8) Recently, the third edition of the Interpol Young Global Police Leaders Program 2023 was inaugurated in which of
the following cities?
C. Kolkata D. Shimla
● Theme: Trust
Q9) Recently, a swallowtail butterfly - Noble’s Helen (Papilio noblei) - has

been recorded for the first time in India in which of the following states?
A. Meghalaya B. Kerala
C. Arunachal Pradesh D.Mizoram
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has signed an agreement to represent NMDC as its Brand Ambassador?
A. Neeraj Chopra B. Mohammed Siraj
C. Dutee Chand D. Nikhat Zareen
Answer: D. Nikhat Zareen
Q11) Recently, which of the following states has launched the “Ladli Behna Yojana”?
Q12) Recently, Petr Pavel has become the new president of which of the following countries?
A. Poland B. Romania
C. Malta D. Czech Republic
Answer: D. Czech Republic

Q13) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first actress of Asian descent to get nominated for the Best
Actress in the 95th Academy Awards (Oscars)?
A. Mindy Kaling B. Michelle Yeoh
C. Priyanka Chopra D. Fala Chen
Answer: B. Michelle Yeoh
Q14) Recently, the Academy of Letters of Brazil (ALB) has ratified the election of who amongst the following (Indian
Diplomat) as a foreign corresponding member of the Academy?
A. Abhay Kumar B. Navtej Sarna
C. Arun Kumar Singh D. Vijay Singh Chauhan
Answer: A. Abhay Kumar
Q15) Recently, “Khadi Fest – 23” was inaugurated by the Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission
(KVIC) Mr. Manoj Kumar in which of the following cities?
Answer: A. Mumbai
Q16) Recently, Csaba Korosi has arrived in New Delhi. He is currently the President of which of the following
organizations?
C. United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) D. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Answer: C. United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Q17) Recently, PM Narendra Modi addressed the ceremony commemorating the 1111th “Avataran Mahotsav” of Bhagwan
Shri Devnarayan Ji in which of the following states?
A. Haryana B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan D. Madhya Pradesh
Q18) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a MoU with the National Dairy Development Board
(NDDB) to start a biogas demonstration project?
A. Suzuki Motor Corporation B. Tata Motors
C. Mahindra and Mahindra D. Hyundai Motors India
Answer: A. Suzuki Motor Corporation

● France team captain Hugo Lloris (Goalkeeper) has announced his decision to retire from international
football at the age of 36
○ Lloris represented France in four World Cups and three Euros and captained the France to the World
Cup trophy in 2018

Q1) Recently, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has launched the National Logistics
Portal – Marine (NLP-M). It has been developed by which of the following companies?
A. Portall Infosystems B. Redington India
C. Mphasis Limited D. Infosys
Answer: A. Portall Infosystems
Q2) Recently, India won the first ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023. It was
hosted in which of the following countries?
A. England B. Australia
C. India D. South Africa
Q3) Recently, Novak Djokovic has won the men’s singles title of the Australian Open
2023. With this, he has won how many Grand Slam titles overall?
A. 20 B. 21
C. 22 D. 23
Answer: C. 22
● Australia Open 2023
Q4) Recently, Woxsen University has launched Project Aspiration to empower adolescent
girls in which of the following states?
Q5) Asia’s second and country’s first cable suspension bridge “Bajrang Setu” is
being constructed in which of the following cities?
A. Rishikesh B. Hyderabad
C. Gandhinagar D. Shimla
Answer: A. Rishikesh
Q6) Recently, which of the following has signed a MoU with Rolls Royce Solutions for manufacturing marine diesel
engines in India?
A. Cochin Shipyard Limited B. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)
C. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited D. Essar Shipping Limited

Answer: B. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)
Q7) Recently, which of the following has released All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2020-2021?
A. NITI Aayog B. Pratham Foundation
C. Ministry of Education, Government of India D. University Grants Commission (UGC)
Answer: C. Ministry of Education, Government of India
Q8) Recently, Union Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri has rededicated drilling rig “Sagar Samrat”, as a Mobile
Offshore Production Unit (MOPU). Sagar Samrat is operated by which of the following companies?
A. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) B. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
C. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) D. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
Answer: C. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Q9) Recently, which of the following cricket organizations has announced to introduce Debbie Hockley Medal to honour
the country’s outstanding women’s cricketer?
A. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) B. New Zealand Cricket (NZC)
C. Cricket Australia (CA) D. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
Answer: B. New Zealand Cricket (NZC)
Q10) Recently, Luminous Power Technologies has announced to build India’s first green energy-based solar panel
manufacturing facility in which of the following states?
C. Rajasthan D. Uttarakhand
Q11) Recently, the fifth edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2022 was inaugurated in which of the following states?
C. Rajasthan D. Assam
Q12) Recently, who amongst the following has won the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Points of Light Award?
A. Anita Anand B. Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti
C. Navjot Sawhney D. Vish Dhamija
Answer: C. Navjot Sawhney
Q13) Recently, SAMEER (Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research) has signed an MoU with
Siemens Healthineers to make available low-cost MRIs (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). SAMEER is a R&D institute of
which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Science and Technology B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
C. Ministry of Earth Sciences D. Ministry of Education
Answer: B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
Q14) Recently, Food Corporation of India (FCI) has announced to sell 30 lakh tonnes of which of the following crops in
the open market from its buffer stock under the Open Sale Market Scheme (OMSS)?
A. Rice B. Wheat
C. Ragi D. Jowar

Answer: B. Wheat
Q15) Recently, Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh felicitated the 25 winners of Veer Gatha 2.0. Veer Gatha project has
been launched jointly by Ministry of Defence along with which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Education B. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
C. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting D. Ministry of Women and Child Development
Answer: A. Ministry of Education
Q16) World Leprosy Day was observed on which of the following days in 2023?
th
C. 30 January D. 31st January
● Theme: Act Now. End Leprosy
Q17) World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (World NTD Day) is observed on
which of the following days every year?
C. 30th January D. 31st January
Q18) According to the recently released UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023, what will be India’s GDP
growth rate in 2022?
A. 5.8% B. 6.4%
C. 6.7% D. 7.1%
Answer: A. 5.8%


1st February by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, which of the following states has launched a campaign titled “Samagra Shiksha
Abhiyan” under the Aarohini Initiative Training Program for the empowerment of girls?
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Assam?
A. Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta B. Gyanendra Pratap Singh
C. Dr Lajja Ram Bishnoi D. Jagpal Singh Dhanoa
Answer: B. Gyanendra Pratap Singh
Q3) Recently, which of the following has emerged as the world's largest derivatives exchange in 2022, in terms of the
number of contracts traded?
A. BSE Limited B. New York Stock Exchange
C. National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Limited D. Shanghai Stock Exchange
Answer: C. National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Limited
Q4) According to the recently released “Top Management and Business School 2023” ranking by the Indian Institutional
Ranking Framework, which of the following is the best government business school in India?
A. IIM, Ahmedabad B. IIM, Bengaluru
C. IIM, Kolkata D. IIM, Lucknow
Answer: A. IIM, Ahmedabad
Q5) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a five-year sponsorship deal
with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for the Khelo India Youth Games?
A. JSW Sports B. Dream11
C. Decathlon D. Sports For All (SFA)

Answer: D. Sports For All (SFA)
Q6) Recently, “GJ 1002 b and GJ 1002 c” have been discovered. They are a type of which of the following?
A. Asteroid B. Galaxy
C. Planets D. Dwarf Red Star
Answer: C. Planets
Q7) Recently, which of the following states/union territories has organized the “Jeevan Vidya Shivir” for the school
teachers?
A. Punjab B. Kerala
C. Delhi D. Chandigarh
Answer: C. Delhi
Q8) Recently, Etikoppaka toy craftsman C.V. Raju has been awarded Padma Shri (2023)
in the art category. Etikoppaka is a traditional craftsman village in which of the
following states?
A. Karnataka B. Telangana
C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: D. Andhra Pradesh
Q9) Recently, a new genus of wasp “Soliga ecarinata” has been named after the Soliga community
of which of the following states?
C. Kerala D. Chhattisgarh
Q10) Recently, in a first, all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) - BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB Assam Rifles -
showcased a common tableau for the 2023 Republic Day Parade. Who amongst the following was the team leader of the
tableau?
A. Assistant Commandant Komalpreet Kaur B. Lieutenant Dimple Bhati
C. Lieutenant Chetna Sharma D. Lt Commander Sandhya Chauhan
Answer: A. Assistant Commandant Komalpreet Kaur
○ For the first time an all-women marching contingent from CRPF- 'Peacekeepers of the Nation', led
by Assistant Commandant Poonam Gupta, participated in the 74th Republic Day parade 2023
○ The Force has the distinction of raising the first-ever women-armed police battalion in the world.

Q11) Recently, Al Minhad area and its surrounding areas has been renamed as “Hind City”. It is in which of the following
countries?
C. UAE D. Qatar
Answer: C. UAE
Q12) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for an off-campus facility of National Forensic
Sciences University (NFSU) in Dharwad. It is in which of the following states?
A. Kerala B. Telangana
Answer: D. Karnataka
Q13) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force?
A. Air Marshal Sandeep Singh B. Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh
C. Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari D. Air Marshal Sujeet Pushpakar Dharkar
Answer: B. Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh
Q14) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the 31st Foundation Day of the National Commission for Women
(NCW) in New Delhi. It is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 30th January B. 31st January
C. 1st February D. 2nd February
● Theme: Sashakt Nari Sashakt Bharat
Q15) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has released a commemorative specially minted coin of Rs 75 denomination
commemorating 75 successful years of the National Cadet Corps (NCC). What is the motto of NCC?
A. Unity and Discipline B. Not Me, But You
C. Shanti, Seva, Nyaya D. Industry, Impartiality, Integrity
Answer: A. Unity and Discipline
Q16) Recently, which of the following has been declared as the Best Tableaux (States/UTs) in the Republic Day Parade
2023 by the Panel of Judges?
A. Maharashtra (Sade Tin Shaktipithe & Nari Shakti) B. Uttar Pradesh (Ayodhya Deepotsav)
C. Uttarakhand (Manaskhand) D. Gujarat (Clean-Green energy efficient Gujarat)
Answer: C. Uttarakhand (Manaskhand)
● More Information: Republic Day Parade 2023

○ Winners declared by the Panel of Judges
■ Best Marching Contingent among the three services - Punjab Regiment Centre Contingent
■ Best Marching Contingent among CAPF/other auxiliary forces - CRPF Marching Contingent
■ Best three Tableaux (States/UTs)
1. First - Uttarakhand (Manaskhand)
2. Second - Maharashtra (Sade Tin Shaktipithe & Nari Shakti)

3. Third - Uttar Pradesh (Ayodhya Deepotsav)
■ Best Tableau (Ministries/Departments) - Ministry of Tribal Affairs (Eklavya Model
Residential Schools (EMRSs))
■ Special Prize
● Central Public Works Department (Biodiversity Conservation)
● ‘Vande Bharatam’ Dance Group.
○ Popular Choice Winners (MyGov Portal)

■ Best Marching Contingent among the three services - INDIAN AIR FORCE MARCHING
CONTINGENT
■ Best Marching Contingent among CAPF/other auxiliary forces - CRPF MARCHING
CONTINGENT
■ Best three Tableaux (States/UTs):
1. First - Gujarat (Clean-Green energy efficient Gujarat)
2. Second - Uttar Pradesh (Ayodhya Deepotsava)
3. Third - Maharashtra (Sade tin Shaktipeeth and Nari Shakti)
■ Best Tableau (Central Ministries/Departments) - CAPF (Ministry of Home Affairs)
Q17) Recently, the European Union and which of the following countries have signed a first of its kind Artificial
Intelligence (AI) agreement to speed up and enhance the use of AI in governance?
A. UK B. India
C. USA D. Australia
Answer: C. USA
Q18) According to the recent data, which of the following was the top procuring ministry of goods and services from
MSME sellers through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in the calendar year 2022?
A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Defence
Answer: D. Ministry of Defence

2nd February by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced which of the following
cities as the new capital of Andhra Pradesh?
A. Kurnool B. Amravati
C. Guntur D. Visakhapatnam
Answer: D. Visakhapatnam
Q2) Recently, which of the following companies has acquired the Israeli port of
Haifa for USD 1.2 billion?
A. Larsen and Toubro (L&T) B. Adani Group
C. JSW Infrastructure and Logistics Limited D. GMR Group
Answer: B. Adani Group
Q3) According to the recently released January 2023 update of the World Economic Outlook (WEO) by the International
Monetary Fund (IMF), what will be India’s GDP Growth rate in 2023?
A. 6.8% B. 6.1%
C. 5.8% D. 7.4%
Answer: B. 6.1%
Q4) Recently, the Financial Services Institution Bureau (FSIB) has recommended the M Jagannath and Tablesh Pandey as
the Managing Directors in LIC of India. There is total how many Managing directors in LIC of India?
A. 4 B. 5
C. 6 D. 8
Answer: A. 4

Q5) Recently, DP World has won the tender to develop a Rs 4,243-crore mega container terminal for Deendayal Port
Authority at Tuna-Tekra. It is in which of the following states?
A. Maharashtra B. Karnataka
C. Gujarat D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C. Gujarat
Q6) Recently, “Har Gaon Hariyali” initiative has recorded a plantation of 90 lakh saplings during the current fiscal year
(2022-23). This initiative was launched by which of the following states/union territories?
A. Ladakh B. Rajasthan
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Himachal Pradesh
Q7) Recently, which of the following states has launched the Vision for All School Eye Health program?
A. Goa B. Telangana
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Assam
Answer: A. Goa
Q8) According to the recently released Economic Survey 2022-23, what

is the rank of India globally with respect to the net gain in average
annual forest area between 2010 and 2020?
A. 1st B. 2nd
C. 3rd D. 4th
Answer: C. 3rd
○ Arunachal Pradesh has the maximum carbon stock
in forests and Jammu & Kashmir contributes the
maximum per-hectare carbon stock of 173.41 tonnes
○ India now has 75 Ramsar sites for wetlands covering
the area of 13.3 lakh hectares
○ There is an increase in mangrove cover by 364 sq. km. in 2021
○ During the period 2014 -2021, total investment in renewables stood at US$ 78.1 billion in India
Q9) Recently, 47th Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Day was celebrated on which of the following days?
A. 31st January B. 1st February
C. 2nd February D. 3rd February
Answer: B. 1st February
Q10) As per the recent data from the Ministry of Commerce, which of the following countries has become India’s third
largest export destination for the months of April-December 2022?
A. Germany B. Netherlands
C. UAE D. USA
Answer: B. Netherlands

Q11) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the Digital Payments Index for September 2022?
A. Indian Banks Association (IBA) B. NITI Aayog
C. Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) D. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
● RBI Digital Payments Index
Q12) Recently, which of the following countries has been announced as the host nation for the volleyball Men’s Club
World Championships for two years in 2023 and 2024?
A. India B. Brazil
C. Italy D. Maldives
Answer: A. India
Q13) Recently, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recommended the name of who amongst the following
as the new Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI)?
A. Dr V G Somani B. Dr Kiran Kumar Karlapu
C. Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi D. Dr Jai Prakash
Answer: C. Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi
More Appointments
● Gujarat Ports Infrastructure Company Limited has appointed Madhvendra Singh as the first Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of the Gujarat Maritime Cluster.

○ The Gujarat Maritime Cluster (GMC) is the first of its kind Commercial Maritime Cluster in the
country aimed at creating a hub for maritime services of international standards.
○ Gujarat Maritime Cluster intends to host a wide array of maritime, shipping and logistics services
providers in GIFT City at Gandhinagar.
○ It is the first and only maritime cluster in India at present
● Morgan Stanley has appointed Arun Kohli as the new India head to replace Sanjay Shah
○ Kohli, currently the chief operating officer for EMEA, will head the US bank’s business in the
country
Q14) Recently, the Commission for the sub-categorisation of other backward classes (OBCs) has been given 14th
extension in its tenure. It is headed by who amongst the following?
A. J K Bajaj B. Thawar Chand Gehlot
C. Justice (retired) G. Rohini D. Vivek Joshi
Answer: C. Justice (retired) G. Rohini
Q15) According to the recent data which of the following is the world's top-selling automaker in 2022?
A. Tata Motors B. Tesla
C. Volkswagen Group D. Toyota Motor Corp
Answer: D. Toyota Motor Corp
Q16) Recently, Yaya Tso has been proposed as the first Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) of which of the following
A. Sikkim B. Ladakh
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: B. Ladakh
Q17) Recently, the Indian Army held its annual “Exercise Topchi” 2023 in which of the following states?
A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat
Q18) Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $4.7 billion support loan package to which of the
C. Bangladesh D. India
Answer: C. Bangladesh
Obituaries
● Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das has died. He was 60.
○ He was shot by a policeman, Assistant sub-inspector Gopal Das
● Former Union law minister and eminent jurist Shanti Bhushan, who represented politician Raj Narain in the
historic case that led to the annulment of then prime minister Indira Gandhi's election in 1975, has died. He was
97.
○ Bhushan, who was also a senior advocate, served as the law minister from 1977 to 1979 in the Morarji
Desai cabinet
● Tom Verlaine, the front man, songwriter and guitarist of the American band 'Television’, has died at 73
● Actor Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in the first screen adoption of 'The Addams Family', has
died at the age of 64

3rd February by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) “World Wetlands Day” is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 1st February B. 2nd February
C. 3rd February D. 4th February
Answer: B. 2nd February
● Theme: It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration
Q2) Recently, a new species of aquatic arthropod “Hibbertopterus lamsdelli” was found in which of
A. India B. Mexico
C. USA D. Italy
Answer: C. USA
Q3) Recently, Nagaland government has signed a MoU with which of the following companies for Oil Palm Cultivation?
A. Patanjali Foods Limited B. Dabur India
C. Emami Limited D. ITC Limited
Answer: A. Patanjali Foods Limited
Q4) “Project ELLORA” (Enabling Low Resource Languages), recently seen in news, was launched by which of the
following companies in India?
A. Google B. Microsoft
C. Meta D. Infosys
Answer: B. Microsoft
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Honour by the India-UK
Achievers Honours by NISAU UK?
A. Virendra Sharma B. Lord Karan Bilimoria
C. Raghav Chadha D. Dr Manmohan Singh
Answer: D. Dr Manmohan Singh
Q6) Recently, which of the following companies in India has announced a strategic partnership with Sri Lanka
headquartered Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Limited?
A. Dabur India B. ITC Limited
C. Hindustan Unilever D. Reliance Consumer Products Limited
Answer: D. Reliance Consumer Products Limited
Q7) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book titled “The Poverty Of Political Economy:
How Economics Abandoned the Poor”?
A. Partha Dasgupta B. Tirthankar Roy
C. Meghnad Desai D. Amartya Sen
Answer: C. Meghnad Desai

Q8) Recently, which of the following ministries has notified the formation of three grievance appellate committees to
address the user complaints against social media and other internet-based platforms?
A. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Answer: B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Q9) Recently, Manuela Roka Botey has been appointed as the first female prime minister of which of the following
countries?
A. Tanzania B. Madagascar
C. Tunisia D. Equatorial Guinea
Answer: D. Equatorial Guinea
Q10) Recently, the Indian military conducted its exercise “Trishakti Prahar” in which of the following states/union
territories?
A. West Bengal B. Ladakh
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Punjab
Q11) Which of the following countries will be invited as the focal country at the Madrid International Book Fair in 2025?
A. India B. Bangladesh
C. China D. Sri Lanka
Answer: A. India
Q12) Recently, a new scheme for women “Mahila Samman Saving Certificate” has
been announced in the Union Budget 2023. It will offer a deposit facility of upto how
much amount?
A. Rs. 1 lakh B. Rs. 2 lakh
C. Rs. 3 lakh D. Rs. 4 lakh
Answer: B. Rs. 2 lakh
○ The finance minister also announced enhancement of the deposit
limit for senior citizens-specific schemes and the monthly deposit
schemes.
○ The maximum deposit limit for Senior Citizen Savings Scheme
has been enhanced from Rs. 15 lakhs to Rs. 30 lakhs.
○ The maximum deposit limit for Monthly Income Account Scheme has been enhanced from Rs. 4.5
lakh to Rs. 9 lakhs for single account and from Rs.9 lakh to Rs.15 lakh for joint account.
Q13) Recently, Union finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 that the government
will work in a mission mode to eliminate sickle cell anaemia by which of the following years?
A. 2025 B. 2030
C. 2047 D. 2050
Answer: C. 2047
Q14) Recently, which of the following organizations has developed a UnFurlable Reflector Antenna (UFRA)?
A. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) B. Defence and Research Development Organization (DRDO)
C. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Answer: B. Defence and Research Development Organization (DRDO)
Q15) Recently, “Me-Dam-Me-Phi” festival was celebrated. It is celebrated in which of the following states/union
territories?
A. West Bengal B. Assam
C. Sikkim D. Ladakh
Answer: B. Assam
Q16) Recently, India has jointly launched a initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) with which of the
A. Russia B. Japan
C. France D. USA
Answer: D. USA
Q17) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of
Namibia?
A. Ajay Dev B. M. Sridharan
C. Nilakshi Saha Sinha D. M. Subbarayudu
Answer: D. M. Subbarayudu
Q18) Recently, “Islam Nagar village” name has been changed to “Jagdishpur”. It is in
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Maharashtra
Q19) Recently, a rare species of bird “Peregrine Falcon”, was sighted inside the core area
of the Kawal Tiger Reserve during the Asian Water Bird Census (AWC) 2023. It is in
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Karnataka
C. Telangana D. Goa
Answer: C. Telangana
Q20) Recently, it was announced that the Indian Institute of Millets Research will be supported as the centre of
excellence. It is located in which of the following cities?
C. Gandhinagar D. Chennai

4th February by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) “Har Ghar Dhyan” campaign, recently seen in news, was launched by which of the following
ministries?
A. Ministry of Tourism B. Ministry of Culture
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Answer: B. Ministry of Culture
Q2) Recently, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new MISHTI
scheme. It is related to which of the following?
A. Mangroves B. Manual Scavengers
C. Senior Citizens D. Women
Answer: A. Mangroves
● MISHTI: Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes
More Information
● The Finance Minister also announced the Amrit Dharohar Scheme.
● It will be implemented over the next three years in order to encourage the best
use of wetlands and increase biodiversity
● The scheme will promote the optimal use of wetlands in order to conserve them
● The scheme will boost eco-tourism and carbon stock while also assisting local communities in income
generation.
Q3) “World Interfaith Harmony Week” is observed in which of the following months
every year?
A. January B. February
C. March D. April
Answer: B. February
Q4) Recently, PM Narendra Modi participated in the Krishnaguru Eknaam Akhanda Kirtan for World Peace. It was held
A. West Bengal B. Jharkhand
C. Karnataka D. Assam
Answer: D. Assam
Q5) Recently, in the Union Budget 2023-24, Rs 100 crores has been allocated for the NAMASTE scheme. It is related to
which of the following?
A. Mangroves B. Manual Scavengers
C. Senior Citizens D. Women
Answer: B. Manual Scavengers
● NAMASTE scheme (National Action Plan for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem)

Q6) Recently, two Shaligram (non-anthropomorphic representations of Lord Vishnu in Hindu religion) stones have
reached the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. They have been brough from which of the following countries?
A. China B. Bangladesh
C. Afghanistan D. Nepal
Answer: D. Nepal
Q7) Recently, it was informed that Coaches of the semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express will be manufactured in which
of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh?
A. Agra B. Prayagraj
C. Rae Bareli D. Amethi
Answer: C. Rae Bareli
○ Along with Rae Bareli district in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra’s Latur and Haryana’s Sonipat have
been chosen for manufacture of the fully indigenous Vande Bharat Express coaches.
○ Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also announced that India will get its first hydrogen train by
December 2023 which will be completely indigenously manufactured.
○ It will initially be run on heritage circuits like Kalka-Shimla.
Q8) Recently, it was informed that the D4 (Drone Detect, Deter and Destroy system) anti-drone
system will be showcased at Aero India 2023, Bengaluru. It has been developed by which of the
following organizations/companies?
A. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) B. Garuda Aerospace
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) D. Skylark Dronetech
Answer: A. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
Q9) Recently, which of the following countries has been named as the Country Partner for
BioAsia 2023, Hyderabad?
A. France B. USA
C. United Kingdom (UK) D. Australia
Answer: C. United Kingdom (UK)
● Theme: Advancing for ONE: Shaping the next generation of humanized healthcare’
Q10) Recently, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a grant of

Rs 5,300-crore for the Upper Bhadra irrigation project. It is being developed in
A. Odisha B. Karnataka
C. Telangana D. Andhra
Pradesh

Q11) Recently, which of the following countries has announced replace the portrait of the late
Queen Elizabeth II from its five-dollar banknote?
C. Canada D. Singapore
Answer: A. Australia
Q12) Recently, it was informed that the Sloth Bears will be relocated in the Sariska Tiger Reserve. It is in which of the
following states?
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Rajasthan
Answer: D. Rajasthan
Q13) Recently, Asia’s first floating festival “Gandhisagar Floating Festival” was organized in which of the following
states?
Q14) Recently, which of the following organizations/ministries has released a progress report on Twenty Point
Programme (TPP)?
C. Ministry of Finance D. National Statistical Office (NSO)
Answer: D. National Statistical Office (NSO)
Q15) Recently, which of the following countries has won the hosting rights for 2027 AFC Asian Cup (Football)?
A. Saudi Arabia B. Qatar
C. UAE D. India
Answer: A. Saudi Arabia
Q16) Recently, PVR Cinemas has launched the Aerohub multiplex, which is “India’s first multiplex in an airport
complex”, in which of the following cities?
C. Chennai D. Bengaluru
Answer: C. Chennai
Q17) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the FIH President’s Award during the FIH Odisha Hockey
Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela?
A. Naveen Patnaik B. Mandeep Singh
C. Dilip Tirkey D. V.K. Pandian
Answer: D. V.K. Pandian
Q18) Recently, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) has signed a MoU with which of the
following organizations in India to collaborate on Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes?
A. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) B. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
C. ASSOCHAM D. NASSCOM

Answer: B. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Q19) Recently, which of the following new scheme has been announced by the Government of India under the GOBAR
Dhan scheme to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers?
A. PM VIKAS B. PM PRANAM
C. PM NAMASTE D. PM SWARAJ
Answer: B. PM PRANAM
● PM-PRANAM Scheme (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment, and Amelioration of Mother
Earth)
Obituaries
● Noted Kannada writer K.V. Tirumalesh, 82, has passed away
○ He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for his collections of poems Akshaya Kavya in
Kannada (2010).
● Legendary director-actor K Viswanath has passed away. He was 92.

○ K Viswanath won five National Film Awards.
○ He also has several Nandi Awards and Filmfare Awards to his credit.
○ Viswanath was honored with the Padma Shri in 1992 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2017.
● Former Indian footballer Parimal Dey passed away at the age of 81

○ His goal in the bronze medal play-off against Korea helped India finish 3rd in the 1966 Merdeka Cup
in Kuala Lumpur
○ Dey played for East Bengal at the club level
○ He won the Calcutta Football League and IFA Shield double in 1966, 1970 and 1973

Q1) Recently, India has handed over 100 nautical charts to which of the following countries covering
the coastal area around the Lamu Archipelago?
A. Kenya B. Morocco
C. Sri Lanka D. Maldives
Answer: A. Kenya
Q2) Recently, child rights commission of which of the following states/union territories has
launched its WhatsApp chatbot called “Bal Mitra”?
A. Rajasthan B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Delhi D. Bihar
Answer: C. Delhi
Q3) Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the failure analysis report of the Small
Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D1). There is total how many stages in the SSLV Launch Vehicle?
A. 2 B. 3
C. 1 D. 4
Answer: B. 3
Q4) Recently, which of the following companies has signed an MoU with IIT Patna to open Bihar’s first
government-approved drone training hub in Patna?
A. Paras Aerospace B. Skylark Dronetech
C. Garuda Aerospace D. Drone Destination
Answer: D. Drone Destination
Q5) Recently, Samatha Kumbh-2023 Brahmotsavam has started in which of the following states?
C. Telangana D. Tamil Nadu
Q6) Recently, which of the following companies has introduced a new Guaranteed Return Life Insurance plan “Jeevan
Azad”?
A. HDFC Life Insurance B. Life Insurance Company (LIC) of India
C. Max Life Insurance D. Canara HSBC Life Insurance
Answer: B. Life Insurance Company (LIC) of India
Q7) Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), recently seen in news, is related to which of
the following?
A. Homo Sexuality B. Breach of Contract
C. Culpable Homicide D. Adultery
Answer: D. Adultery

Q8) Recently, which of the following countries has opened an embassy in
Solomon Islands after 30 years?
C. China D. USA
Answer: D. USA
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the next
Ambassador of India to Lao People’s Democratic Republic?
A. Nilakshi Saha Sinha B. M. Sridharan
C. Prashant Agarwal D. M. Subbarayudu
Answer: C. Prashant Agarwal
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as the General Officer Commanding of the elite Vajr Division
(Indian Army)?
A. Major General H Dharmarajan B. Major General Girish Kalia
C. Major General Abhijit S Pendharkar D. Major General Manvender Singh
Answer: B. Major General Girish Kalia
Q11) World Cancer Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 3rd February B. 4th February
C. 5th February D. 6th February
● Theme: Close the Care Gap
Q12) Recently, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have collaborated with which of the following
companies to develop artificial intelligence (AI) based models to advance scientific knowledge about Earth?
A. IBM B. Infosys
C. TCS D. Accenture
Answer: A. IBM
Q13) Recently, for the first time since 2017, critically endangered Red Headed Vulture was seen in which of the
following?
A. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala B. Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat
C. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan D. Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: D. Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
Q14) Recently, which of the following countries has signed the International Solar Alliance (ISA)
Framework Agreement?
A. Angola B. Democratic Republic of the Congo
C. Republic of the Congo D. Gabon
Answer: C. Republic of the Congo

Q15) Recently, the government has extended PM-KUSUM scheme (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan
Mahabhiyan) till March 2026. It was launched by which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Power B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare D. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Answer: D. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Q16) Recently, the Andaman and Nicobar Command of the Indian tri-services arrested seven foreign poachers under
which of the following operations?
A. Operation Cucumber B. Operation Carrot
C. Operation Tomato D. Operation Onion
Answer: A. Operation Cucumber
Q17) Recently, Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon sat on the Supreme Court of India bench headed by CJI D Y
Chandrachud. Sundaresh Menon is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of which of the following countries?
A. United Kingdom (UK) B. Canada
C. Singapore D. USA
Answer: C. Singapore
Q18) The International Day of Human Fraternity is observed on which of the following days every year?
C. 3rd February D. 4th February
Answer: D. 4th February
● Motto: Harmony in Difference
More Information
● Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy has launched the Visit India Year 2023 campaign and Logo, that
draws inspiration from visual representation of ‘namaste’.
○ The logo represents a “microcosm of the countless stories India holds” — from heritage to gastronomy
to our art and our rich wildlife, and it imbibes the country’s philosophy of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’.
○ It also features the iconic Statue of Unity.

Q1) Recently, which of the following has been approved as the first Indian company to supply critical
rotating parts for nuclear turbines?
A. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) B. Engineers India Limited
C. Cummins India D. Azad Engineering Private Limited
Answer: D. Azad Engineering Private Limited
Q2) Recently, which of the following ministries has signed a MoU with Engineers India Limited to develop Waste to
Energy and bio-methanation projects in cities with a population of million plus?
A. Ministry of Jal Shakti B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change D. Ministry of Earth Sciences
Answer: B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Q3) Recently, which of the following states/union territories has launched a new environmental initiative – “Mero Rukh
Mero Santati”?
A. Sikkim B. Ladakh
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. West Bengal
Answer: A. Sikkim
Q4) Recently, the United States of America (USA) have signed a deal with which of the following countries to give US
troops access to four bases that country?
C. India D. Philippines
Answer: D. Philippines
Q5) Recently, which of the following companies has invested $400 million in Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup?
A. Microsoft B. Apple
C. Google D. Meta
Answer: C. Google
Q6) Recently, the Deep Ocean Mission has been allocated Rs 600 crore in the Union Budget 2023-2024. It was launched
by which of the ministries/organizations?
A. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru B. Ministry of Earth Sciences
C. Ministry of Science and Technology D. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Answer: B. Ministry of Earth Sciences
Q7) Recently, which of the following ministries/organizations has launched the “Digital India Mobile Van”?
A. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer: D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Q8) Recently, which of the following companies has introduced drone technology in coal mines by launching a web-
based portal “VIHANGAM”?
A. Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) B. Northern Coalfields
C. Central Coalfields D. Western Coalfields
Answer: A. Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL)
Q9) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has appreciated 13 year old Meenakshi Kshatriya from
Madhya Pradesh for enrolling herself as Ni-Kshay Mitra. Ni-Kshay Mitra is related to which
of the following?
A. Covid 19 Vaccine B. Kala Azar
C. Tuberculosis (TB) D. Sickle Cell Anaemia
Answer: C. Tuberculosis (TB)
Q10) Recently, the South-Central Railway has completed the Vikarabad-Parli Vaijnath electrification project. Indian
Railways aims to achieve 100% electrification by which of the following years?
A. 2023 B. 2024
C. 2025 D. 2030
Answer: B. 2024
Q11) Recently, mascot, theme song, and jersey of the third edition of Khelo India Winter Games 2023 was
launched. It will be held in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Ladakh B. Sikkim
Q12) Recently, floating restaurant “MV Ganga Vihar” was inaugurated in which of the following states?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Bihar
Answer: B. Bihar
Q13) Recently, which of the following companies from India has been named in the FORTUNE®
magazine’s list of the World's Most Admired Companies?
A. Reliance Industries B. Infosys
C. Adani Group D. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Answer: D. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Q14) Recently, which of the following has become the first Indian retailer to adopt the country's
new digital currency called Digital Rupee – Retail [e₹-R]?
A. Aditya Birla Retail B. Reliance Retail
C. Shoppers Stop D. V-mart Retail Limited
Answer: B. Reliance Retail
Q15) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the India Energy Week (IEW) 2023 in which of
A. Bengaluru B. Delhi
C. Hyderabad D. Kolkata

Q16) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has laid the foundation stone of a ₹ 450-crore nano urea plant in Jasidih
area in Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It will be set up by which of the following companies?
A. Coromandel International Limited B. Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited
C. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) D. Chambal Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited
Answer: C. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO)
Q17) The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed on which of the
following days every year?
A. 4th February B. 5th February
Answer: C. 6th February
● Theme: Partnership with Men and Boys to transform Social and gender Norms to End FGM
Q18) Recently, Maharashtra has topped the list in sales of electric vehicles across all segments
which have availed of the FAME II subsidy (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric and
Hybrid Vehicles in India). FAME India scheme is implemented by which of the following
ministries?
A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry B. Ministry of Heavy Industries
C. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer: B. Ministry of Heavy Industries

Q1) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) new
helicopter manufacturing facility in Tumakuru. It is in which of the following states?
C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra
Q2) “NISAR” earth observation satellite, recently seen in news is jointly developed by Indian Space Research
Organization (ISRO) and which of the following space agencies?
A. European Space Agency B. Japan Exploration Space Agency (JAXA)
C. Canadian Space Agency D. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Q3) Recently, India, France and which of the following countries have announced a trilateral framework of cooperation in
defence, energy and technology sectors?
A. Germany B. USA
C. UAE D. Israel
Answer: C. UAE
Q4) Recently, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) hosted the sixth Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
(SCO) Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI) Leaders’ Meeting in which of the following cities?
A. Lucknow B. Delhi
C. Gandhinagar D. Bengaluru
Answer: A. Lucknow
Q5) Recently, a fact sheet prepared by TRAFFIC has revealed the issue of Red Sanders illegal trade. Red Sanders
primarily found in which of the following regions in India?
A. Western Ghats region B. Eastern Ghats region
C. Aravalli Ranges D. Himalayan Ranges

Answer: B. Eastern Ghats region
Q6) Recently, it was informed that there were around 1.87 crore physical and digital payment acceptance devices
deployed under the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme as of December 31, 2022. PIDF Scheme
was launched by which of the following?
A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) B. NITI Aayog
C. Ministry of Finance D. Indian Banks Association (IBA)
Q7) Recently, which of the following states has announced a scheme of Rs 200 crore for developing green hydrogen
hubs?
Answer: D. Kerala
Q8) Recently, 5 new judges took oath as the judges of the Supreme Court. What is the total sanctioned strength of
Supreme Court (including the Chief Justice)?
A. 31 B. 32
C. 33 D. 34
Answer: D. 34
● Newly appointed Supreme Court Judges

1. Rajasthan High Court (HC) Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal
2. Patna HC Chief Justice Sanjay Karol
3. Manipur HC Chief Justice PV Sanjay Kumar
4. Patna HC judge Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah
5. Allahabad HC judge Justice Manoj Misra
Q9) Recently, an allocation of Rs 242 crore for the development of laboratory-grown diamonds in India has been
announced to the India Centre for Lab Grown Diamonds (InCent-LGD). InCent-LGD is a part of which of the following
institutions?
A. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru B. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
C. IIT, Madras D. Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru
Answer: C. IIT, Madras
Q10) Recently, the police of which of the following states have arrested 113 people under “Operation Aaag”?

Answer: D. Kerala
Q11) Recently, which of the following teams has won the first FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2023,
Belgrade, Serbia?
A. India B. Poland
C. Physically disabled chess players (IPCA) D. Philippines
Answer: B. Poland
Q12) Recently, which of the following countries celebrated its 75 years of Independence on 4th February 2023 under the
theme Namo Namo Matha – A step towards a century?
A. Pakistan B. Bangladesh
C. Singapore D. Sri Lanka
Answer: D. Sri Lanka
Q13) “1932 Khatiyan Bill” recently, seen in news, was passed by the state legislative assembly of which of the following
states?
A. Jharkhand B. Tripura
C. Manipur D. Karnataka
Answer: A. Jharkhand
Q14) Recently, the union government has set a target of how much amount through the disinvestment of its stake during
the financial year 2023-24?
A. Rs 50,000 crore B. Rs 51,000 crore
C. Rs 65,000 crore D. Rs 1,00,000 crore
Answer: B. Rs 51,000 crore
Q15) Recently, which of the following WhatsApp Food Delivery Facility has been launched
by the Indian Railways?
A. Maharaj B. Zoop
C. Zip D. IRfood

Answer: B. Zoop
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as a member of the Economic Advisory Council to Prime
Minister (EAC-PM)?
A. Abhijit Banerji B. Mausumi Das
C. Pami Dua D. Shamika Ravi
Answer: D. Shamika Ravi
● Composition of EAC-PM
○ Chairman: Dr Bibek Debroy
○ Member: Shri Sanjeev Sanyal
○ Part-Time Members:
1. Shri Rakesh Mohan
2. Dr Sajjid Chinoy
3. Dr Neelkanth Mishra
4. Shri Nilesh Shah
5. Prof. T.T. Ram Mohan
6. Dr Poonam Gupta
Q17) Recently, Rs. 477.25 crore have been approved under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme. It is implemented by
A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry B. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs D. Ministry of Finance
Answer: A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Q18) Recently, the astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around which of the following
planets, making it the planet with largest number of moons?
A. Saturn B. Uranus
C. Mercury D. Jupiter
Answer: D. Jupiter
Obituaries
● Legendary playback singer from the South film industry, Vani Jayaram, has passed away. She was 78
○ She has won the National Film Awards for Best Female Playback Singer three times
○ She has been awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2023
● Pakistan’s former President Pervez Musharraf has passed away. He was 79

○ He was the tenth president of Pakistan after the successful military coup in 1999
○ He also served as the 10th Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee from 1998 to 2001 and the 7th
Chief of Army Staff from 1998 to 2007

Q1) Recently, Pakistan has inaugurated a USD 2.7 billion nuclear reactor under China-Pakistan
Economic Corridor (CPEC) to produce electricity. What is the total capacity of the plant?
A. 600 megawatts B. 900 megawatts
C. 1000 megawatts D. 1100 megawatts
Answer: D. 1100 megawatts
Q2) According to the recently released “Global Leader Approval” survey by Morning Consultant, who amongst the
following is the world’s most popular leader?
A. Indian PM Narendra Modi B. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
C. Swiss President Alain Berset D. Australian PM Anthony Albanese
Answer: A. Indian PM Narendra Modi
Q3) After the recent approved transaction, which of the following will become the largest shareholder in the Vodafone
Idea (Vi)?
A. Vodafone Group B. Aditya Birla Group
C. Reliance Industries D. The Union Government (Government of India)

Answer: D. The Union Government (Government of India)
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following from India has won the Grammy award for the “Divine Tides” album in the
Best Immersive Audio Album category?
A. A.R. Rahman B. M.M. Keeravani
C. Ricky Kej D. Rahul Raj
Answer: C. Ricky Kej
● 65th Annual Grammy Awards 2023
Q5) Recently, which of the following countries has shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon, which has flown over its
airspace?
A. India B. USA
C. Brazil D. Ukraine
Answer: B. USA
Q6) Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed an MoU with which of the following
institutions to help create a training module for their Indian Human Spaceflight Programme (IHSP)?
A. IIT, Madras B. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
C. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) D. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Q7) Recently, India’s Aditi Ashok has won the Magical Kenya Ladies Open 2023 title. She is associated with which of
the following sports?
A. Tennis B. Golf
C. Badminton D. Judo
Answer: B. Golf
Q8) Recently, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has won the 12th edition of the National Ice Hockey Championship
for men - 2023. It was organized in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Uttarakhand
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Ladakh
Answer: D. Ladakh
Q9) Recently, India and which of the following countries/organizations have announced the formation of three working
groups under the “Trade and Technology Council”?
A. USA B. China
C. European Union (EU) D. ASEAN
Answer: C. European Union (EU)

Q10) According to the recent announcement, which of the following universities will get a ‘heritage’ tag from UNESCO,
making it the world’s first living heritage university?
A. University of Oxford, England B. Visva-Bharati University, India
C. Harvard University, USA D. University of Delhi
Answer: B. Visva-Bharati University, India
Q11) Recently, which of the following banks has partnered with National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT)
Limited to build a large pool of skilled Virtual Relationship Management professionals?
A. State Bank of India (SBI) B. Axis Bank
C. ICICI Bank D. HDFC Bank
Answer: D. HDFC Bank
Q12) Recently, for the first time, the Naval variant of India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) made its maiden
landing on India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier. What is the name of the India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier?
A. INS Vikramaditya B. INS Virat
C. INS Vikrant D. INS Arihant
Answer: C. INS Vikrant
Q13) Recently, former Indian cricketer Monty Desai has been appointed as the head coach of the national cricket team
(Men’s) of which of the following countries?
A. Nepal B. Bangladesh
C. Pakistan D. Sri Lanka
Answer: A. Nepal
Q14) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of South India’s 1st Industrial Corridor Project,
“Tumakuru Industrial Township project and the Industrial Corridor Programme”, in which of the following states?
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Karnataka
Q15) Recently, which of the following countries/organizations has imposed a ban on Russian diesel fuel and other refined
oil products?
A. India B. European Union (EU)
C. ASEAN D. China
Answer: B. European Union (EU)

Q16) Recently, Hillary Clinton has announced a Global Climate Resilience Fund for women of how much amount to fight
climate change in association with the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)?
A. USD 50 million B. USD 100 million
C. USD 200 million D. USD 500 million
Answer: A. USD 50 million
Q17) Recently, the Ministry of Railways has accorded in-principal approval to the Pune-Nashik
semi high-speed rail project. It will pass through how many districts in Maharashtra?
A. 7 B. 5
C. 3 D. 2
Answer: C. 3
● As per the proposal by the Maharashtra Railway Infrastructure Development Corporation

(MRIDC), the train will run at a speed of 200 kmph and stop at a total of 24 stations,
passing through the three districts of Pune, Ahmednagar and Nashik
Q18) Recently, International Seabed Authority (ISA) has officially designated India as a Pioneer Investor. ISA
headquarters is located in which of the following countries?
A. Cuba B. Jamaica
C. Guyana D. Costa Rica
Answer: B. Jamaica

Q1) Recently, which of the following organizations has released a report titled “LiFE lessons from
India”?
A. NITI Aayog B. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
C. World Economic Forum (WEF) D. International Energy Agency (IEA)
Answer: D. International Energy Agency (IEA)
Q2) Recently announced annual international theatre festival “22nd Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2023” will be organized by
A. Lalit Kala Academy B. National School of Drama, Delhi
C. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) D. SPIC MACAY
Answer: B. National School of Drama, Delhi
Q3) The inaugural season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 will be played in which of the following cities?
C. Delhi D. Bengaluru
Answer: A. Mumbai
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has won the “Mathrubhumi Book of The Year” award
2023 at the 4th edition of Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters 2023?
A. Gregory David Roberts B. Taslima Nasrin
C. Dr Peggy Mohan D. Francois Gautier
Answer: C. Dr Peggy Mohan
Q5) Recently, which of the following has become the first state India to sign an agreement with the
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to conduct the Programme for
International Student Assessment (PISA) test for the students of government schools?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Gujarat
C. Bihar D. Kerala
Answer: B. Gujarat
Q6) Recently, which of the following has become India’s first civic body to launch green bonds?
A. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) B. Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
C. Amdavad Municipal Corporation D. Indore Municipal Corporation
Answer: D. Indore Municipal Corporation
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following (Indian American) has been elected as the president of the Harvard Law
Review?
A. Jenifer Rajkumar B. Neal Katyal
C. Apsara Iyer D. Sri Srinivasan
Answer: C. Apsara Iyer

Q8) “Safer Internet Day” is observed on which of the following days every year?
Answer: A. 7th February
● Theme: Together for a better internet
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of the Canara bank?
A. L.V. Prabhakar B. Joydeep Dutta Roy
C. K Satyanarayana Raju D. Debadatta Chand
Answer: C. K Satyanarayana Raju
Q10) Recently, which of the following has become the first WTO member to formally submit its acceptance of the
WTO’s new Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies?
A. India B. Japan
C. South Korea D. Switzerland
Answer: D. Switzerland
Q11) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to introduce an AI chatbot “Bard”?
A. Google B. Meta
C. Twitter D. Amazon
Answer: A. Google
Q12) Recently, researchers examined the fortress wall of Xi’an by using tiny outer space particles Muons. Xi’an is in
C. Taiwan D. China
Answer: D. China
Q13) Recently, a major earthquake in which of the following countries has damaged the “Gaziantep Castle”?
A. Syria B. Turkey
C. Egypt D. Greece
Answer: B. Turkey
○ India has sent a specialist search and rescue teams with dog squads and an army mobile hospital team
to Turkey and relief materials, including medicines and medical equipment, to Syria
○ Four C-17 Globemaster heavy lift aircraft carried more than 100 personnel from the National
Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and a 99-member team from the Indian Army’s Agra-based army
field hospital along with more than 100 tonnes of equipment and relief materials to Turkey.
○ A C-130 Hercules military aircraft ferried six tonnes of relief materials, including
general and protective gear, emergency use medicines, syringes, ECG machines,
monitors and essential medical items, to Syria
Q14) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book "The Indian Metropolis”?
A. Shashi Tharoor B. Tavleen Singh
C. Feroze Varun Gandhi D. Arundhati Roy

Answer: C. Feroze Varun Gandhi
Q15) Recently, Indian Railways has announced a special tour “Garvi Gujarat” through its Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC
Tourist Train. This “Garvi Gujarat” tour will depart from which of the following cities?
A. Delhi B. Varanasi
C. Srinagar D. Kolkata
Answer: A. Delhi
Q16) Recently, the 2nd edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) — Young Scientist Conclave 2023 was
hosted by which of the following institutions?
A. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru B. IIT, Madras
C. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru D. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
Answer: C. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru
Q17) Recently, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and which of the following companies has unveiled India’s first
Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) powered heavy-duty truck?
A. Tata Motors B. Eicher Motors
C. Force Motors D. Ashok Leyland
Answer: D. Ashok Leyland
Q18) Recently, which of the following states has announced to set up India’s first new mobility-focused cluster as
Mobility Valley?
A. Gujarat B. Telangana
Q19) Recently, which of the following companies has launched the Cross-border UPI payments service, making it first
Indian fintech app to launch the service?
A. Paytm B. GooglePay
C. BharatPe D. PhonePe
Answer: D. PhonePe
Q20) Recently, which of the following portals has been launched by the Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan which aims
to build close ties between youth of the North-Eastern States and other States under the under ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha
Bharat’?
A. Yuva Sangam B. Yuva Prayas
C. Yuva Shakti D. Yuva Sanyog
Answer: A. Yuva Sangam

Q1) Recently seen in news, Indian Army is running Army Goodwill Schools as a part of “Operation
SADBHAVANA” in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Uttarakhand B. Ladakh
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Sikkim
Answer: B. Ladakh
Q2) Recently, Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs has set up a Committee on Digital Competition Law. Who amongst
the following is the chairperson of the committee?
A. Dr Sangeeta Verma B. Rahul Rai
C. Anand Pathak D. Manoj Govil
Answer: D. Manoj Govil
Q3) According to the recent information, which of the following countries is the highest milk producer in the world?
C. India D. Brazil
Answer: C. India
Q4) Recently, Myanmar has signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with which of the following countries?
A. India B. China
C. Pakistan D. Russia
Answer: D. Russia
Q5) Recently, which of the following operation has been launched by India to provide humanitarian aid for Turkey and
Syria after the devastating earthquake?
A. Operation Dost B. Operation Maitri
C. Operation Sukoon D. Operation Saathi
Answer: A. Operation Dost
Q6) Recently, the Animal Welfare Board of India has issued a notice to celebrate "Cow Hug Day" on which of the
following days?
Q7) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has launched a pilot for ‘E20’ fuel at the ‘India Energy Week’ 2023, Bengaluru. This
pilot has been launched through which of the following oil marketing companies in India?
A. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) B. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
C. Indian Oil Corporation D. Cairn India
Answer: C. Indian Oil Corporation

Q8) Recently, it was informed that the upgrade of the Nyoma advance landing ground (ALG) will begin soon. It is in
which of the following states/union territories?
A. Ladakh B. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: A. Ladakh
Q9) Recently, PM Narendra Modi wore the jacket made from recycled plastic bottles during the Parliament session. It has
been made by which of the following companies under its “Unbottled” initiative?
A. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) B. Reliance Industries Limited
C. Indian Oil Corporation D. Adani Green Energy
Answer: C. Indian Oil Corporation
Q10) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to launch an AI chatbot called “Ernie Bot” (Enhanced
Representation through Knowledge Integration)?
A. Apple B. Amazon
C. Samsung D. Baidu
Answer: D. Baidu
Q11) Recently, Sangwol Society of which of the following countries is organizing a walking pilgrimage in India, under
which 108 Buddhists will walk and cover 1,100 km in India?
A. Japan B. Bhutan
C. South Korea D. China
Answer: C. South Korea
Q12) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a MoU with Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle
Joint Business Council (IMT-GT JBC) Malaysia?
A. ReNew Power B. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
C. Adani Renewables D. NTPC Limited
Answer: B. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
Q13) Recently, which of the following companies has launched India’s first traffic management system for drones “Skye
UTM”?
A. Skye Air B. Garuda Aerospace
C. Skyroot Aerospace D. IdeaForge
Answer: A. Skye Air
Q14) Recently, which of the following states has proposed to construct a zoo inside Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur
bird sanctuary)?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Gujarat
Q15) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced to launch the QR Code-based Coin Vending
Machine?
A. Indian Banks Association (IBA) B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. State Bank of India (SBI) D. HDFC Bank

More Information: RBI Monetary Policy Committee

● RBI has hiked benchmark lending rate (Policy Repo rate) by 25 basis points to 6.50 per cent. Marginal
Standing Facility (MSF) rate will stand revised at 6.75
● RBI has maintained policy stance at withdrawal of accommodation
● RBI projects 6.4% economic growth for 2023-24, lower than 7% this fiscal
● Inflation to come down to 5.3% in 2023-24, from average of 6.5% this fiscal
● Foreign exchange reserves at USD 576.8 billion as on January 27, 2023, covers 9.4 months of projected imports
for 2022-23
Q16) Recently, L. Victoria Gowri has been sworn in as an additional judge of which of the following High courts?
A. Kerala High Court B. Delhi High Court
C. Bombay High Court D. Madras High Court
Answer: D. Madras High Court
○ Recently, Madras High Court Acting Chief Justice (ACJ) T. Raja administered oath of office to L.
Victoria Gowri, P.B. Balaji, K.K. Ramakrishnan, R. Kalaimathi and K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi
as additional judges of the High Court for a period of two years
Q17) Recently, which of the following companies has announced a national Digital Skill program in association with
GSM Association (GSMA)?
A. Reliance Jio B. Bharati Airtel
C. BSNL D. Vodafone Idea (VI)
Answer: A. Reliance Jio
Q18) Recently, which of the following ministries/organizations has announced to launch the Digital Payments Utsav?
A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Q19) What is the rank of India in the recently released Global Minority Report by the Centre for Policy Analysis' (CPA)?
A. 1st B. 2nd
C. 3rd D. 4th
Answer: A. 1st

Q1) Recently, which of the following has become the first fintech app in India to support RuPay
Credit Card on UPI?
A. Paytm B. Mobikwik
C. PhonePe D. Google Pay
Answer: B. Mobikwik
Q2) Recently, the ICC T-20 Women’s World Cup 2023 began in which of the following countries?
C. Sri Lanka D. South Africa
Q3) Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has signed a MoU with which of the
following companies to build a national level digital extension platform?
A. Nanopix B. Digital Green
C. Agrostar D. Kisan Raja
Answer: B. Digital Green
Q4) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the "World Oil Outlook 2045" report, during the India
Energy Week 2023, Bengaluru?
A. Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) B. International Energy Agency (IEA)
C. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) D. World Economic Forum (WEF)
Answer: A. Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Q5) Recently, India hosted the 9th Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable in association with the International Energy
Forum (IEF) in which of the following cities?
C. Gandhinagar D. Bengaluru
● Theme: Mapping new pathways for energy security, inclusive growth and energy transitions
Q6) Recently, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a ₹2,585-crore contract with which of the following companies
for 41 sets of modular bridges for the Army’s Corps of Engineers?
A. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) B. Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML)
C. Mahindra Defence System D. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
Answer: D. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
Q7) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the Mission Antyodaya Survey 2022-23?
A. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Finance
Answer: B. Ministry of Rural Development

Q8) Recently, India Health Link (IHL) has signed an MoU with which of the following states to set up
health ATMs “hPod”?
A. Karnataka B. Bihar
Q9) Recently, India's first glass igloo restaurant has been opened in which of the following
C. Sikkim D. Uttarakhand
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian to win the “Road To UFC” final in Las Vegas,
USA?
A. Neeraj Goyat B. Anshul Jubli
C. Vikas Krishan D. Amey Nitin
Answer: B. Anshul Jubli
Q11) Who amongst the following is the author of the new novel “Victory City”?
A. Amish Tripathi B. Devdutt Pattanaik
C. Salman Rushdie D. Kavita Kane
Answer: C. Salman Rushdie
Q12) Recently, Geological Survey of India (GSI) has for the first-time established Lithium inferred
resources (G3) of 5.9 million tonnes in the Salal-Haimana area of which of the following states/union
territories?
A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Karnataka
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Jharkhand
Q13) Recently, which of the following states has launched the second phase of the “Pudhumai Penn” scheme?
Q14) World Pulses Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Pulses for a Sustainable Future
Q15) Recently, the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2023 was held in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Delhi

Answer: A. Mumbai
Q16) Recently, which of the following banks has formally joined the India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) and proposed to
provide indicative funding of 1 billion euros for Hydrogen projects in India?
A. MUFG Bank, Japan B. UK Infrastructure Bank
C. Scottish Investment Bank D. European Investment Bank
Answer: D. European Investment Bank
Q17) Recently, who amongst the following has been conferred the “Raja Ram Mohan Roy National Award” for
excellence in Journalism-2020 by the Press Council of India?
A. Karan Thapar B. Dr Anne Bhavani Koteswara Prasad
C. Faye D'Souza D. Namita Waikar
Answer: B. Dr Anne Bhavani Koteswara Prasad
Q18) Recently, which of the following Indian companies has been honoured with “ATD Best Awards 2023” by the
Association for Talent Development (ATD), USA?
A. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
C. NTPC Limited D. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
Answer: C. NTPC Limited
Q19) Recently, which of the following states has launched the portal for creation
of 12 digit “Family ID - One Family One Identity”?
A. Tripura B. Karnataka
Q20) Recently, the Sangam age has been pushed to 800 BCE (earlier 300 BCE)
based on the archaeological findings by the Archaeological Survey of India in
Keeladi hamlet. Keeladi hamlet is in which of the following states?
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: D. Tamil Nadu

Q1) Recently, which of the following companies has introduced the world’s first satellite-based
two-way capable messaging solution for premium smartphones, called Snapdragon Satellite?
A. Intel Corporation B. Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
C. NVIDIA Corporation D. Samsung Electronics
Answer: B. Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
Q2) Recently, Google celebrated the 120th birth anniversary of P.K. Rosy with a
doodle. She was associated with which of the following?
A. Malayalam Cinema B. Badminton
C. Politics D. Space Scientist
Answer: A. Malayalam Cinema
Q3) Recently, which of the following states has increased the coverage amount from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh annually
per family under the Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana?
A. Tripura B. Karnataka
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Rajasthan
Q4) Recently, Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO’s) Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D2) has launched
the Azaadisat-2 satellite. Azaadisat-2 satellite is developed by which of the following organizations?
A. Skyroot Aerospace B. Pixxel
C. Agnikul Cosmos D. Space Kidz India
Answer: D. Space Kidz India

More Information
● Recently, ISRO Chairperson S. Somanath informed that the ISRO is currently preparing for the next launch of
GSLV Mark III leading to the launch of OneWeb India 236 satellites.
○ Earlier, in October 2022, ISRO has successfully launched 36 OneWeb satellites.
○ The satellites were successfully placed into low-Earth orbit, as part of the OneWeb India-1 mission or
LVM3 M2 mission.
○ This marked the first commercial mission of LVM3, India’s heaviest launch vehicle
● ISRO is also preparing to begin the launch campaign of PSLV-C55, the 56th launch of the Polar Satellite Launch
Vehicle (PSLV).
○ The mission will be conducted in collaboration with New Space India Limited (NSIL), the commercial
arm of ISRO.
Q5) National Deworming Day is observed on which of the following days every year in India?
th
C. 11 February D. 12th February
Q6) Recently, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 130 million loan for which of the following
states to increase agricultural productivity and promote horticulture agribusinesses?
A. Uttarakhand B. Sikkim
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C. Himachal Pradesh
Q7) Recently, which of the following has become the first public sector undertaking in oil & gas sector which has entered
into an advance pricing agreement (APA) with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
A. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) B. GAIL (India) Limited
C. Indian Oil Corporation D. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Answer: B. GAIL (India) Limited
Q8) Recently, a MoU was signed to enable Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to provide services offered by
Common Service Centres (CSC). CSC is an initiative of which of the following organizations/ministries?
A. Ministry of Cooperation B. Ministry of Finance
C. NABARD D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
Answer: D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
Q9) Recently, a new species of voiceless frog “Ukaguru spiny throated reed frog” was discovered in
A. Tanzania B. India
C. South Africa D. China
Answer: A. Tanzania
Q10) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 in which of the
following cities?
A. Varanasi B. Noida
C. Lucknow D. Kanpur
Answer: C. Lucknow

More Information
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off two new Vande Bharat Express trains from the Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai.
○ The new and upgraded Vande Bharat Express trains 2.0 will run between Mumbai and Solapur, and
Mumbai and Sainagar Shirdi
○ Vande Bharat trains have already been running between Delhi-Varanasi, Delhi-Shri Vaishno Devi Mata
Katra, Gandhinagar-Mumbai, New Delhi-Amb Andaura, Chennai-Mysuru, and Nagpur-Bilaspur.
● PM Narendra Modi also inaugurated the Mumbai campus of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Arabic Academy
○ This will be the fourth campus of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Arabic Academy (also known as Jamea).
○ It is the premier educational institute of the Dawoodi Bohra community.
○ It was first established over two centuries ago in Surat, Gujarat, in 1810
○ In 1983, the Karachi campus was inaugurated
○ Jamea’s third campus was inaugurated in Nairobi in 2017
Q11) The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
th
● Theme: Innovate. Demonstrate. Elevate. Advance (IDEA): Bringing communities Forward for sustainable and
equitable development
Q12) What is the rank of India in the recently released Global Quality Index Infrastructure 2021?
A. 1st B. 3rd
C. 5th D. 7th
Answer: C. 5th
Q13) Recently, scientists from which of the following countries have developed a sniffing robot
which uses the antennae of a locust to diagnose disease and improve security checks?
A. Israel B. India
C. China D. Japan
Answer: A. Israel
Q14) Recently, Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) has announced a partnership with
which of the following institutions to promote research and development in the field of on-chip
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection?
A. Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru B. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
C. IIT, Madras D. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Answer: B. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Q15) Recently, the union Ministry of Culture has organized the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav – 2023 in which of the
following cities?
A. Delhi B. Bhopal
C. Mumbai D. Udaipur
Answer: C. Mumbai

Q16) Recently, the World Government Summit 2023 began in which of the following cities?
A. Dubai B. New Delhi
C. New York D. Dhaka
Answer: A. Dubai
● Theme: Shaping Future Governments
Q17) Recently, the 2023 Formula E championship Round 4 was held in which of the following cities?
A. Greater Noida B. Hyderabad
C. Bengaluru D. Mumbai
Q18) World Unani Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Obituaries
● Popular artist B.K.S. Verma, has passed away aged 73
○ The subject of his paintings was mainly environmental and social issues presented in a surreal form
● American composer and pianist Burt Bacharach, has died aged 94

○ He is a six-time Grammy Award winner and three-time Academy Award winner

Q1) Recently, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the National Philatelic Exhibition –
AMRITPEX 2023 in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Bhopal
C. Shimla D. Kolkata
Q2) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 14th edition of the Aero India
2023 at the Air Force Station in Yelahanka. It is in which of the following cities?
C. Bengaluru D. Hyderabad
Answer: C. Bengaluru
○ Tapas-BH of DRDO made its debut in the show.
○ The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has
developed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Tapas-BH (tactical
aerial platform for advanced surveillance-beyond horizon)
○ Tapas is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.
○ It fulfils the ISTAR requirements of the Indian military.
■ ISTAR is Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition,
and Reconnaissance.
○ The UAV is capable of operating at altitudes up to 28,000 feet with an endurance of 18-plus hours
Q3) Recently, Justices Rajesh Bindal and Aravind Kumar has been appointed as the judges of the Supreme Court. What is
the total sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court (including the Chief Justice)?
A. 31 B. 32
C. 33 D. 34
Answer: D. 34
○ Earlier, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud administered the oath of office to the five new judges
as the Supreme Court judges.
■ Rajasthan High Court (HC) Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal; Patna HC Chief Justice Sanjay Karol;
Manipur HC Chief Justice PV Sanjay Kumar; Patna HC judge, Justice Ahsanuddin
Amanullah; and Allahabad HC judge, Justice Manoj Misra took oath as judges of the top court.
Q4) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long celebrations commemorating the 200th birth anniversary of
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati was the founder of which of the following organizations?
A. Brahmo Samaj B. Arya Samaj
C. Satyashodhak Samaj D. Atmiya Sabha
Answer: B. Arya Samaj

Q5) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu has appointed who amongst the following as the new Governor of
Maharashtra?
A. CP Radhakrishnan B. Justice (Retired) S Adbul Nazeer
C. Biswa Bhusan Harichandan D. Ramesh Bais
Answer: D. Ramesh Bais
More Appointments: New Governors

● General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik - Governor of Arunachal Pradesh
● Lakshman Prasad Acharya - Governor of Sikkim
● CP Radhakrishnan - Governor of Jharkhand
● Shiv Pratap Shukla - Governor of Himachal Pradesh
● Gulab Chand Kataria - Governor of Assam
● Justice (Retd) S Abdul Nazeer - Governor of Andhra Pradesh
● Biswa Bhusan Harichandan (Governor of Andhra Pradesh) appointed as Governor of Chhattisgarh
● Sushri Anusuiya Uikye (Governor of Chhattisgarh) appointed as Governor of Manipur
● La Ganesan (Governor of Manipur) appointed as Governor of Nagaland
● Phagu Chauhan (Governor of Bihar) appointed as Governor of Meghalaya
● Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar (Governor of Himachal Pradesh) appointed as Governor of Bihar
● Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) - Lt Governor of Ladakh
Q6) World Radio Day is celebrated every year on February 13. Radio was invented by who amongst the following?
A. Thomas Edison B. Nikola Tesla
C. Guglielmo Marconi D. Samuel Morse
Answer: C. Guglielmo Marconi
● Theme: Radio and Peace
Q7) Recently, Real Madrid has won the FIFA Club World Cup 2022. It was held in
A. Qatar B. Saudi Arabia
C. Brazil D. Morocco
Answer: D. Morocco
Q8) Recently, which of the following countries has unveiled its first underground air
force base named “Oghab 44” ("Eagle")?
A. North Korea B. China
C. Iran D. Israel
Answer: C. Iran
Q9) Mission Amrit Sarovar, recently seen in news, aims to construct how many
Amrit Sarovars in each district of India by August 15, 2023?
A. 25 B. 75
C. 50 D. 100
Answer: B. 75
Q10) Recently, Navy of which of the following countries conducted the 8th edition of the Exercise Aman-23?
A. Pakistan B. India
C. Bangladesh D. Oman

Answer: A. Pakistan
Q11) Recently, Nikos Christodoulides has been elected as the president of which of the following countries?
A. Morocco B. Cyprus
C. Malta D. Bosnia
Answer: B. Cyprus
Q12) In the recently concluded Fifth Khelo India Youth Games 2022, which of the following states has topped the medal
tally?
A. Maharashtra B. Haryana
Q13) National Productivity Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year in India?
th
Answer: C. 12th February
● Theme: A chance to set goals
Q14) Recently, Cyclone Gabrielle has made landfall in which of the following countries?
A. India B. Indonesia
C. South Africa D. New Zealand

Answer: D. New Zealand
Q15) Who amongst the following is the author of the book “Reform Nation”?
A. Anoop Sasikumar B. Gautam Chikermane
C. Tarun Das D. Bimal Jalan
Answer: B. Gautam Chikermane
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first woman to be appointed as the Chief Justice of Gujarat
High Court?
A. Justice Vaibhavi D. Nanavati B. Justice Mauna M. Bhatt
C. Justice Nisha M. Thakore D. Justice Sonia G. Gokani
Answer: D. Justice Sonia G. Gokani
Q17) Recently, which of the following states has approved the anti-copying law “Competitive Examination (Measures for
Prevention and Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Ordinance 2023”?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Rajasthan
C. Uttarakhand D. Bihar
Q18) Recently, the annual Meeting of Members of the River Cities Alliance “DHARA (Driving Holistic Action for Urban
Rivers)” was held in which of the following cities?
C. Bhubaneshwar D. Pune
Answer: D. Pune

Q1) National Women’s Day is celebrated on 13th February every year in India to mark the birth
anniversary of who amongst the following?
A. Aruna Asaf Ali B. Sarojini Naidu
C. Rani Lakshmi Bai D. Kasturba Gandhi
Answer: B. Sarojini Naidu
Q2) Recently, which of the following companies has partnered with the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY) for the G20 Stay Safe Online Campaign #DigitalSuraksha?
A. Microsoft B. Infosys
C. Koo D. Meta
Answer: D. Meta
More Information
● The United States, together with its Quad partners Australia, India, and Japan, has launched the “Quad Cyber
Challenge” to promote responsible cyber habits across their nations, regions, and beyond.
○ The Challenge provides for all users resources, such as basic cyber security information and training,
and will culminate with events in April 2023
Q3) Recently, the Sixth edition of joint counterterrorism exercise “TARKASH” was held between India and which of the
following countries in Chennai?
A. Russia B. Israel
C. Australia D. USA
Answer: D. USA
Q4) The 12th World Hindi Conference 2023 will be held in which of the following countries?
A. Fiji B. Sri Lanka
C. South Africa D. USA
Answer: A. Fiji
● Theme: Hindi – Traditional Knowledge to Artificial Intelligence
Q5) Recently, the first ever Sundarban Bird festival was organized in which of the following states?
A. Odisha B. Jharkhand
C. Andhra Pradesh D. West Bengal
Q6) Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu will become the next president of which of the following countries?
A. Pakistan B. Iran
C. Bangladesh D. Afghanistan

Q7) Recently, India, Brazil and which of the following countries has announced to establish “Global Biofuels Alliance”?
A. China B. Canada
C. Australia D. USA
Answer: D. USA
Q8) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 2nd Indian Rice Congress 2023 in which of the following
cities?
A. Ranchi B. Kolkata
C. Cuttack D. Kochi
Answer: C. Cuttack
Q9) According to the recent information, what is the rank of India in the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme
(USOAP) of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)?
A. 55th B. 112th
C. 79th D. 98th
Answer: A. 55th
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has received the Felix Houphouet-Boigny UNESCO Peace Prize 2022?
A. Donald Trump B. Narendra Modi
C. Angela Merkel D. Jacinda Ardern
Answer: C. Angela Merkel
Q11) Recently, which of the following security forces conducted the Operation “Narcos” and Operation “AAHT” during
January 2023?
A. Railway Protection Force (RPF) B. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
C. Delhi Police D. Mumbai Police
Answer: A. Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Q12) Recently, which of the following companies has launched a special G20-theme QR Code?
A. PhonePe B. BharatPe
C. Paytm D. Google Pay
Answer: C. Paytm
Q13) Recently, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has delivered an Advanced

Light Helicopter Mark 3 variant (ALH Mk III) to which of the following countries?
A. Maldives B. Mauritius
C. Sri Lanka D. Bhutan
Answer: B. Mauritius
Q14) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a 246-km section (Delhi-Dausa-Lalsot stretch) of the Delhi-Mumbai
Expressway in Dausa. What is the total length of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway?
A. 1,186 Km B. 1,380 Km
C. 1,580 Km D. 1,788 Km
Answer: B. 1,380 Km

Q15) Recently, which of the following Indian Airline companies has signed deal for about 500 new planes with Airbus
and Boeing?
A. Vistara B. Indigo
C. Spice Jet D. Air India
Answer: D. Air India
Q16) Recently, the Jaffna Cultural Centre, built with India’s assistance, has been inaugurated in which of the following
countries?
C. Israel D. Iran
Q17) Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA)
campaign, which is aimed at ending filariasis disease. India aims to eliminate filariasis by which of the following years?
A. 2024 B. 2027
C. 2025 D. 2030
Answer: B. 2027
Q18) What is the theme of the Financial Literacy Week, which is being celebrated in India from February 13 to February
17, 2023?
A. Go Digital, Go Secure B. Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions
C. Planning, Savings and Budgeting D. Good Financial Behaviour – Your Saviour
Answer: D. Good Financial Behaviour – Your Saviour

Q1) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Aadi Mahotsav festival of the Tribal Co-Operative
Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd. (TRIFED) in which of the following cities?
C. Jaipur D. Shillong
Q2) Rayyana Barnawi will become the first woman astronaut of which of the following countries to travel into the space?
A. Iran B. UAE
C. Saudi Arabia D. Oman
Answer: C. Saudi Arabia
Q3) Recently, International Epilepsy Day 2023 was observed on which of the following days (second Monday of
February every year)?
th
● Theme: Stigma
Q4) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President’s Colour award to which of the following
security forces?
A. Haryana Police B. Rajasthan Police
C. Gujarat Police D. Bihar Police
Answer: A. Haryana Police
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been named for the “Maharashtra Bhushan” 2023 award?
A. Baba Balia B. Dr. Subbanna Ayyappan
C. Madhuri Barthwal D. Dattatreya Narayan Dharmadhikar (Appasaheb Dharmadhikari)
Answer: D. Dattatreya Narayan Dharmadhikar (Appasaheb Dharmadhikari)
Q6) Recently, researchers from which of the following countries have discovered a Black Galaxy or Invisible Galaxy
using ALMA (Atacama Large Millimtre Array)?
A. India B. USA
C. Italy D. China
Answer: C. Italy
Q7) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced to provide USD 1.78 billion in assistance to Turkey?
A. International Monetary Fund (IMF) B. World Trade Organization (WTO)
C. New Development Bank (NDB) D. World Bank
Answer: D. World Bank

Q8) According to the recently released report, which of the following countries is the biggest defence buyer of Russia?
A. India B. China
C. Iran D. Belarus
Answer: A. India
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the chief justice of the Gauhati High Court?
A. Justice Sonia G Gokani B. Justice Jaswant Singh
C. Justice Sandeep Mehta D. Justice N. Kotiswar Singh
Answer: C. Justice Sandeep Mehta
Q10) Recently, Wu Yibing has become the first man from which of the following countries to win an ATP title, after
winning 2023 Dallas Open?
A. Japan B. China
C. South Korea D. Singapore
Answer: B. China
Q11) India’s first National Metro Rail Knowledge Centre will be built in which of the following cities?
C. Delhi D. Kolkata
Answer: C. Delhi
Q12) Recently, India’s first electric air-conditioned (AC) double-decker bus has been
inaugurated in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Delhi
C. Noida D. Bengaluru
Answer: A. Mumbai
Q13) World Day of the Sick is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Illness is part of our human condition. Yet, if illness is experienced in isolation and abandonment,
unaccompanied by care and compassion, it can become inhumane
Q14) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new president of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India (ICAI) for 2023-24 term?
A. Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal B. Aniket Sunil Talati
C. Jai Kumar Batra D. Pramod Jain
Answer: B. Aniket Sunil Talati
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for January 2023?
A. Usman Khwaja B. Mohammed Siraj
C. Shubman Gill D. Devon Conway
Answer: C. Shubman Gill

Q16) In the recently held Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction 2023, who amongst the following was the most
expensive player to be auctioned?
A. Smriti Mandhana B. Ashleigh Gardner
C. Natalie Sciver D. Deepti Sharma
Answer: A. Smriti Mandhana
More Information
● England's 2019 World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket
aged 36
○ Morgan captained England in 126 ODIs and 72 T20s
○ Dublin-born Morgan made his ODI debut aged 16 with Ireland before he was called up by England in
2009.
○ He played 248 ODIs and 115 T20Is, scoring 10,159 runs in total, and scored 700 runs in 16 tests.
Q17) Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the Marburg disease outbreak in which of the
A. Germany B. Ghana
C. Malawi D. Equatorial Guinea
Answer: D. Equatorial Guinea
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has been nominated as the next Prime Minister of Moldova?
A. Maia Sandu B. Natalia Gavrilita
C. Dorin Recean D. Igor Grosu
Answer: C. Dorin Recean
Obituaries
● Internationally renowned artist and President Emeritus of the National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa), Zia
Mohyeddin, has passed away in Karachi. He was 91
○ Born on June 20, 1931, Mohyeddin is considered a legend when it comes to broadcasting, poetry and
prose recitation, acting and theatre direction
○ He appeared on both Pakistani cinema and television as well as on British cinema and television
throughout his career. Mohyeddin was also the first Pakistani ever to work in Hollywood.

Q1) Recently, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
celebrated its 37th Foundation Day. It comes under which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
C. Ministry of Rural Development D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Q2) Recently, which of the following states has launched a monthly stipend scheme of Rs 3000 for junior lawyers in the
state?
C. Tamil Nadu D. Maharashtra
Answer: A. Kerala
Q3) Recently, which of the following companies has unveiled the Hindustan Lead-in
Fighter Trainer (HLFT-42) design at the 14th edition of Aero India 2023, Bengaluru?
A. Boeing B. Airbus
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) D. Lockheed Martin
Answer: C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Q4) International Childhood Cancer Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Better Survival
Q5) Recently, the 23rd edition of India International Seafood Show (IISS) 2023 was held in which of the following cities?
A. Kochi B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata D. Chennai
Answer: C. Kolkata
Q6) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced to conduct global hackathon -- “HARBINGER 2023 -
Innovation for Transformation”?
A. International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) B. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
C. NITI Aayog D. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
● Theme: Inclusive Digital Services
Q7) Recently, which of the following organizations has notified the “ITR-1 SAHAJ” and “SUGAM ITR-4”?
A. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) B. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
C. Goods and Services Tax Council (GST) D. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
Answer: B. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)

Q8) Recently, which of the following organizations has presented an initiative named as “Nirman Se Shakti” to
modernize infrastructure?
A. Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) B. National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)
C. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) D. Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
Answer: D. Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
Q9) Recently, Lalitha Lajmi has passed away. She was associated with which of the following professions?
A. Doctor B. Artist (Painting)
C. Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam) D. Politician
Answer: B. Artist (Painting)
Q10) Recently, which of the following ministries has organized the “Divya Kala Mela 2023” in Mumbai?
A. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities B. Ministry of Culture
(Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C. Ministry of Tourism D. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
Answer: A. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Q11) Recently, IFFCO Nano Urea Liquid Plants at Aonla and Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh were inaugurated. World’s first
nano urea liquid plant was inaugurated in which of the following states in June 2022?
A. Jharkhand B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Karnataka D. Gujarat
Answer: D. Gujarat
Q12) Recently, the Union Shipping Ministry has formed a committee to draft revised Guidelines for operationalization of
Roll on-Roll off (Ro-Ro) and Roll on-Passenger (Ro-Pax) ferry service. Who amongst the following is the chairman of
the committee?
A. S.K. Mehta B. Sanjeev Kumar
C. Naresh Lalwani D. Arun Arora
Answer: A. S.K. Mehta
Q13) India’s first frozen lake marathon will be held in which of the following states/union territories?
C. Ladakh D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: C. Ladakh
Q14) Recently, it was informed that a team called Bhashini is developing a WhatsApp chatbot powered by the ChatGPT.
Bhashini team is an initiative of which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Culture D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
Q15) Recently, Government of India has launched “Khanan Prahari” mobile app. It is developed by
A. Ministry of Mines B. Ministry of Coal
C. Ministry of Earth Sciences D. Ministry of Science and Technology

Answer: B. Ministry of Coal
Q16) Recently, Niyati Totala and Neil Kalpeshkumar Parikh (IIT Indore students) have won a gold medal at the “Global
Best M-GOV Awards” ceremony, World Government Summit in Dubai. They have developed which of the following
apps?
A. iKAR B. Umang
C. Blockbill D. Aarogya Setu
Answer: C. Blockbill
Q17) Recently, India’s first Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) framework has been launched by which of the following
A. Lakshadweep Islands B. Andaman and Nicobar Island
C. Puducherry D. Kerala
Answer: C. Puducherry
Q18) Recently, which of the following countries has demonetized 1,000, 500 and 200 naira
banknotes?
A. Nigeria B. South Africa
C. Namibia D. Netherlands
Answer: A. Nigeria

Q1) Recently, Maharashtra government has announced to implement PM SHRI scheme in the state.
PM SHRI scheme is related to which of the following?
A. Child Nutrition B. Modernizing Schools
C. Universal Immunization D. Village Roads
Answer: B. Modernizing Schools
Q2) Recently, Boeing has announced the launch of its first global support centre (GSC) in India in which of the following
cities?
C. Mumbai D. Gurugram
Answer: D. Gurugram
More Information
● Recently, Air India has signed a deal with Airbus and Boeing to
acquire 470 aircraft (250 from Airbus and 220 from Boeing)
○ It is the largest-ever pipeline of new aircraft ordered by
an Indian airline.
○ Airbus is a European multinational aerospace
corporation. However, the major business of the
company happens through the French.
○ Boeing is an American company. Its headquarters is in
Virginia

Q3) Who amongst the following from India will be awarded the UNESCO’s International Mother Language Award 2023?
A. G.N. Devy B. Sathupati Prasanna Sree
C. Dr Mahendra Kumar Mishra D. Ayesha Kidwai
Answer: C. Dr Mahendra Kumar Mishra
○ International Mother language day is celebrated on 21st February every year
○ The 24th edition of International Mother Language Day 2023 will focus on the theme ‘multilingual
education - a necessity to transform education’.
Q4) Recently, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia laid the foundation stone of Rewa Airport in which of the
following states?
Q5) Recently, which of the following companies has delivered world’s first Fully Operational SWARM Drone System to
the Indian Army?
A. Skylark Drones B. Aotom Technology
C. General Aeronautics D. NewSpace Research and Technologies
Answer: D. NewSpace Research and Technologies
Q6) Recently, which of the following ministries has notified the draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and
Maintenance) Bill, 2022?
A. Ministry of Mines B. Ministry of Coal
C. Ministry of Culture D. Ministry of Tourism
Answer: A. Ministry of Mines
Q7) Recently, a prototype of the Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV)

has been developed jointly by India and which of the following countries?
A. Israel B. Russia
C. USA D. France
Answer: C. USA

Q8) Recently, a third natural source of quasicrystals, with 12-fold symmetry, have been discovered
in the Sand Hills of north central Nebraska in which of the following countries?
A. Canada B. USA
C. Russia D. China
Answer: B. USA
Q9) India’s first solid waste-to-hydrogen plant will be set up in which of the following cities?
A. Pune B. Delhi
C. Indore D. Mumbai
Answer: A. Pune
Q10) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the “Vibrant Villages Programme” (VVP) with the financial allocation of
Rs. 4800 Crore from 2022-23 to which of the following years?
A. 2023-24 B. 2024-25
C. 2025-26 D. 2026-27
Answer: C. 2025-26
Q11) Recently, India has proposed a global initiative called Millet International Initiative for Research and Awareness
("MIIRA”). MIIRA's secretariat will be in which of the following cities?
A. Hyderabad B. Nagpur
C. Pune D. Delhi
Answer: D. Delhi
Q12) Recently, which of the following states has allocated Rs 13,000 crores to the Eastern Canal Project to harvest the
surplus water of Chambal River and its tributaries (Kunnu, Parvati, and Kalisindh)?

Q13) Recently, which of the following companies has unveiled solar-powered unmanned reconnaissance aerial J-Glider –
“SURAJ”?
A. Garuda Aerospace B. Asteria Aerospace
C. Optimized Electrotech D. EndureAir
Answer: A. Garuda Aerospace
Q14) Recently, Ministry of Trade and Industry of which of the following countries has signed a MoU for economic
cooperation with the Uttar Pradesh government?
A. Netherlands B. Russia
C. USA D. Singapore
Answer: D. Singapore
Q15) Recently, the Government of India has approved Namami Gange Mission-II with a budgetary outlay of Rs.22,500
crore till which of the following years?
A. 2024 B. 2026
C. 2027 D. 2030
Answer: B. 2026
Q16) Recently, Renault and Nissan have signed a pact worth ₹5300 crore ($600 million USD) with which of the
following states?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Gujarat
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Haryana
Q17) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the construction of the 4.1-km Shinku
La tunnel in Ladakh. It is constructed by Border Roads Organization (BRO) under
which of the following projects?
A. Project Beacon B. Project Himank
C. Project Yojak D. Project Pushpak
Answer: C. Project Yojak
More Information
● The Union Cabined has also approved for raising of seven additional Battalions of Indo-Tibetan Border
(ITBP) for the India-China border, which will man the 47 new Border Out Posts (BOPs) and 12 staging camps
on the border with China.
● An additional Sector Headquarters will also be established for the supervision of these seven Battalions
● A total of 9,400 posts will be created for these seven Battalions and the new Sector Headquarter,
● The ITBP was raised in the aftermath of the 1962 Chinese aggression and it is tasked to guard the
3,488-km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC) on India’s eastern flank.
Q18) Recently, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a MoU with which of the following companies to
provide MRO (maintenance repair and overhaul) services for engines of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft System?
A. Boeing B. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc
C. Saab D. Lockheed Martin
Answer: B. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc

Q1) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Jal Jan Abhiyan in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan.
It will be implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and which of the following organizations?
A. Isha Foundation B. Art of Living
C. Brahma Kumaris D. Ramakrishna Mission
Answer: C. Brahma Kumaris
Q2) Recently, Tulsidas Balaram has passed away. He was associated with which of the following sports?
A. Football B. Cricket
C. Badminton D. Table Tennis
Answer: A. Football
Q3) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed a MoU on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic
and official passports?
A. Australia B. Indonesia
C. Singapore D. Fiji
Answer: D. Fiji
Q4) Recently, which of the following countries/ organizations has formally approved a law that bans the sale of new
petrol and diesel cars from 2035?
A. Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) B. African Union
C. European Union (EU) D. USA
Answer: C. European Union (EU)
Q5) According to the company IqAir, which of the following cities in India is the second most polluted city in the world
in terms of the global Air Quality Index (AQI)?
A. Mumbai B. Delhi
C. Kolkata D. Gurugram
Answer: A. Mumbai
Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has been honoured with the Most Promising Actor Award at the Dadasaheb
Phalke International Film Festival Award 2023?
A. Allu Arjun B. Rishab Shetty
C. Yash D. Ram Charan
Answer: B. Rishab Shetty
Q7) The Global Tourism Resilience Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
th

Q8) What is the name of the chatbot which has been recently launched by the Unique Identification Authority of India
(UIDAI)?
A. Aadhaar Saathi B. Aadhaar Ask
C. Aadhaar Mitra D. Aadhaar iChat
Answer: C. Aadhaar Mitra
Q9) Thwaites Glacier (Doomsday glacier), recently seen in news, is located in

which of the following countries /continents?
A. Antarctica B. Canada
C. Greenland D. Russia
Answer: A. Antarctica
Q10) Recently, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has entered into a
Memorandum of Agreement with which of the following institutions for
Development of International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED) under
the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)?
A. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru B. IIT, Kanpur
C. IIT, Madras D. IIT, Roorkee
Answer: D. IIT, Roorkee
Q11) Recently, the first-ever bird survey was conducted in Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary. It is in which of the following
states?
Answer: C. Maharashtra
Q12) Recently, which of the following has become the first bank to launch the UPI LITE feature?
A. Airtel Payments Bank B. India Post Payments Bank
C. Paytm Payments Bank D. State Bank of India (SBI)
Answer: C. Paytm Payments Bank
Q13) Recently, “Omorgus Khandesh” has been discovered in India. It belongs to which of the
following species?
A. Frog B. Beetle
C. Butterfly D. Moth
Answer: B. Beetle
Q14) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 25th International Engineering and Technology Fair (IETF)
2023 in New Delhi. It is organized by which of the following organizations?
A. FICCI B. ASSOCHAM
C. NASSCOM D. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Answer: D. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Q15) Recently, the 4th edition of the joint training exercise “Dharma Guardian” 2023 has started between India and which
A. USA B. France
C. Japan D. Russia

Answer: C. Japan
Q16) Recently, which of the following states has announced the construction of Vindhya Expressway?
A. Maharashtra B. Odisha
Q17) Recently seen in news, T-14 heavy tank and the T-15 armoured infantry fighting
vehicle (based on the Armata Platform) is developed by which of the following countries?
A. Russia B. Ukraine
C. USA D. India
Answer: A. Russia
Q18) Recently, twelve Cheetahs have been brought from which of the following countries, which will be released in the
Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh?
A. Kenya B. South Africa
C. Tanzania D. Botswana
Answer: B. South Africa
Obituaries
● Veteran theatre and film actor Javed Khan Amrohi, best known for his roles in the popular DD serial Nukkad
and films such as Lagaan and Chak De! India, has passed away. He was 73
○ He is best known for playing the barber Karim in the late 1980s TV show Nukkad
● Toyota's honorary chairman and the company founder's son Shoichiro Toyoda has passed away. He was 97.
○ Shoichiro was the eldest son of Kiichiro Toyoda who founded the company in 1937

Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has been named as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
of YouTube?
A. Neal Mohan B. Parag Agrawal
C. Nikesh Arora D. George Kurian
Answer: A. Neal Mohan
Q2) Recently, which of the following has become the first country in Europe to pass a Menstrual Paid Leave Law?
A. United Kingdom (UK) B. France
C. Spain D. Germany
Answer: C. Spain
Q3) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the signing of MoU between India and which of the following countries
for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors?
A. Argentina B. France
C. Chile D. Colombia
Answer: C. Chile
More Information
● Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Spanish counterpart Mr. Pedro Sánchez
○ India and Spain have agreed to collaborate on issues such as digital infrastructure, climate action,
clean energy transition and sustainable development.
○ The Union Cabinet has also approved the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between
the India and Republic of South Africa for cooperation in the 'disability sector’
Q4) Recently, a four-day bird survey was conducted in the Periyar Tiger Reserve. It is in which of the following states?
A. Telangana B. Kerala
Answer: B. Kerala
More Information
● Recently, a bird survey was also conducted in the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, Karnataka
○ It recorded 290 bird species, including a few migratory ones.
○ It is a major hub of conservation under Project Tiger and Project Elephant.
○ It is named after the river Nagarahole.
○ Fauna: Tiger, Leopard Asiatic, Wild Dog, Sloth Bear, Asiatic Elephant, Gaur, etc
Q5) Recently, which of the following states has launched the sixth phase of Sujalam-Sufalam Jal Abhiyan?
C. Gujarat D. Jharkhand
Answer: C. Gujarat
Q6) Recently, Germany based firm HENSOLDT has announced a collaboration agreement with which of the following
companies for design and manufacturing of Obstacle Avoidance System (OAS) for Indian helicopters?
A. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
C. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) D. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

Answer: B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Q7) World Pangolin Day 2023 was celebrated on which of the following days (third
Saturday of February every year)?
Q8) What is the rank of India in the recently released Services Trade Restrictiveness Index 2022 by the
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)?
A. 46th B. 47th
C. 48th D. 49th
Answer: B. 47th
Q9) Recently, which of the following organizations has developed new data link communication called
VAYULINK?
A. Indian Air Force (IAF) B. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
C. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) D. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Answer: A. Indian Air Force (IAF)
Q10) Recently, which of the following companies has received the Indian Technical Standard Order
(ITSO) authorisation for its indigenously developed Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data
Recorder (FDR)?
A. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) B. Garuda Aerospace
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) D. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
Q11) Recently, India and which of the following countries/organizations has approved a Digital Work Plan 2023?
A. European Union (EU) B. USA
C. Japan D. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Answer: D. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
More Information
● Recently, the 3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting was held virtually
○ The theme of the meeting was "Synergy Towards a Sustainable Digital Future”.
○ The meeting focused on enhancing the relationship between India and ASEAN (Association of
Southeast Asian Nations) in the area of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).
Q12) Ministry of Textiles will organize “Technotex 2023: Envisioning Indian Technical Textiles@ 2047” in which of the
following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Jalandhar
C. Chennai D. Surat
Answer: A. Mumbai
Q13) What is the rank of India in the recently released Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) National
Entrepreneurship Context Index (NECI) report 2022?
A. 1st B. 2nd
C. 3rd D. 4th

Answer: D. 4th
Q14) Recently, who amongst the following has been named as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army?
A. Lt Gen Rashim Bali B. Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar
C. Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta D. Lt Gen NSR Subramani
Answer: B. Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian to be unanimously nominated as the FIBA
(Fédération Internationale de Basketball) Asia president?
A. Teja Singh B. Gautam Ganguly
C. Dr K Govindaraj D. Dr V Ragothaman
Answer: C. Dr K Govindaraj
Q16) Recently, state cabinet of which of the following states has approved the guidelines for the “Mukhya Mantri
Sukh-Ashray Yojana”?
C. Goa D. Himachal Pradesh
Answer: D. Himachal Pradesh
Q17) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Israel Aerospace
Industries to form a joint venture, which will mainly focus on MRSAM (Medium Range Surface to Air Missile)?
A. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) B. Gliders India Limited
C. Reliance Naval and Engineering Limited D. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Answer: D. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Q18) What is the name of the India’s first ChatGPT -powered AI chatbot?
A. Lexi B. Candy
C. Shera D. Harmony
Answer: A. Lexi

Q1) Article 93 of the constitution, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?
A. Office of Profit B. Parliamentary Privileges
C. Appointment of Governor D. Election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: D. Election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Q2) Recently, the winners of the Wolf Prize 2023 were announced. It is presented by the Wolf Foundation of which of the
A. USA B. Israel
C. India D. Japan
Answer: B. Israel
● Wolf Prize Winners 2023

○ Medicine: Professor Daniel Drucker of Toronto University, Canada; for his research on intestinal
hormones
○ Agriculture: Martinus Th Rien from the Federal University of Rio De Janeiro; for his research on
water flow and contaminant transport in soils
○ Physics: Professor Can Genuchten; for his work in soil physics and Vadose zone; the Vadose zone lies
above the groundwater table
○ Chemistry: three scientists for their work on pathological dysfunctions of RNA; John T Wilson,
Hiroaki Suga, Jeffery W Kelly
○ Mathematics: Ingrid Daubechies of Duke University; for her work in wavelet theory
○ Arts: Fujiko Nakaya of Japan and Richard Long of England
Q3) According to the recently released report by Tom Tom, which of the following is the second slowest city in the world
to drive in?
A. Delhi B. Mumbai
C. Bengaluru D. Pune

Q4) Recently, the Government of India has proposed to set up a Bima Sugam portal under the aegis of which of the
following organizations?
C. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority of India (PFRDA) D. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
Answer: D. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
Q5) Recently, which of the following national level hackathon was organized by Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell,
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) and Indian
Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C, MHA) for cyber security?
A. Tech Sprint 2023 B. Smart India 2023
C. KAVACH 2023 D. Infinity Forum 2023
Answer: C. KAVACH 2023
Q6) Recently, which of the following has been selected to receive the 2023 John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr., Award for Space
Exploration?
A. James Webb Space Telescope B. Mars Perseverance Rover
C. Chandrayaan 2 D. Hubble Space Telescope
Answer: A. James Webb Space Telescope
Q7) Recently, which of the following has become the first Indian hydrocarbon refinery to sign an MoU to provide
sustainable aviation fuel (Bio-ATF) to Indian Air Force?
A. Jamnagar Refinery – Reliance Industries Limited. B. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL)
C. Kochi Refinery – Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited D. Vadinar Refinery – Nayara Energy Limited
Answer: B. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL)
Q8) Recently, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has partnered with which of the following companies
under the Skill India Mission?
A. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) B. HDFC Life
C. Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance D. Aegon Life Insurance
Answer: B. HDFC Life
Q9) Recently, which of the following organizations presented the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar (2019, 2020 and
2021) to 102 artists?
A. Lalit Kala Academy B. SPIC MACAY
C. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) D. Sangeet Natak Akademi
Answer: D. Sangeet Natak Akademi
Q10) India’s first Global Tourism Summit 2023 will be held in which of the following cities?
C. Ahmedabad D. Delhi
Answer: D. Delhi
○ The Union Tourism Minister, Shri G. Kishan Reddy also launched important a unique initiative ‘Best
Tourism Village Competition Portal’ and Rural Tourism Portal.
○ The Global Tourism Investor Summit 2023 portal was also launched on the occasion.

○ India is also observing ‘Visit India Year 2023’ It is a unique, collective movement that invites the world
to explore India during 2023 – a historical year of India’s G20 presidency as well as grand
celebrations of India@75 Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Q11) World Day of Social Justice is observed on which of the following days every year?
st
● Theme: Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice
Q12) Recently, which of the following has announced to set up “Dr Cyrus Poonawalla Center of Excellence for Infectious
Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness” in Hyderabad?
A. Serum Institute of India (SII) B. Bharat Biotech
C. Dr Reddy’s Laboratories D. Zydus Cadila
Answer: A. Serum Institute of India (SII)
Q13) Recently, foundation stone was laid for Rs 8800 crore JSW Group's proposed steel plant at Sunnapurallapalle
village in which of the following states?
A. Telangana B. Karnataka
C. Odisha D. Andhra Pradesh
Q14) Recently, India won the bronze medal in the 2023 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships. It was held in
A. India B. UAE
C. China D. South Korea
Answer: B. UAE
Q15) Recently, UNICEF India has appointed who amongst the following as its National Ambassador?
A. Virat Kohli B. Anushka Sharma
C. Ayushmann Khurrana D. Shah Rukh Khan
Answer: C. Ayushmann Khurrana
Q16) Recently, researchers have discovered a new species of cuckoo bee “Thyreus narendrani” from the
Kole wetlands. Kole wetlands is in which of the following states?
A. Goa B. Rajasthan
Answer: D. Kerala
Q17) Recently, IIT-Kanpur’s Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) has signed a MoU with which of the
following banks under the “Ind Spring Board (Finance for Startups)” scheme?
A. Indian Bank B. Karnataka Bank
C. State Bank of India (SBI) D. HDFC Bank
Answer: A. Indian Bank
Q18) Recently, India’s first-ever Indigenous Automatic Train Supervision System (i-ATS) has been launched. It is jointly
developed by Delhi Metro (DMRC) and which of the following companies?
A. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) B. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
C. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) D. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

21st February by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) North India’s first Nuclear Plant is being constructed in which of the following states/union
territories?
A. Uttarakhand B. Haryana
Answer: B. Haryana
● List of 7 Operational Nuclear Power Plants in India
Q2) Recently, which of the following states/union territories has approved a project
“Sensor-based Smart Agriculture”?
A. Ladakh B. Uttarakhand
C. Sikkim D. Jammu and Kashmir
Q3) Recently, the world’s First International Summit on the Responsible Use of Artificial intelligence in the Military
2023 (REAIM 2023) was held in which of the following countries?
A. India B. South Korea
C. Netherlands D. China
Answer: C. Netherlands
Q4) Recently, which of the following ministries has introduced the “mPassport Police App”?
A. Ministry of External Affairs B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Answer: A. Ministry of External Affairs
Q5) Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram celebrate their Statehood Day on which of the following days?
A. 20th February B. 21st February
C. 22nd February D. 19th February

Q6) World Whale Day 2023 was celebrated on which of the following days (third Sunday in February every year)?
A. 20th February B. 21st February
C. 22nd February D. 19th February
Q7) Recently, Amit Shah inaugurated the first phase of “Shiv Srishti”, a theme park based on the life of Shivaji Maharaj,
A. Mumbai B. Nagpur
C. Pune D. Nashik
Answer: C. Pune
Q8) Recently, first new medium-lift launcher, the H3 rocket, has failed in its first launch. It is built by which of the
following space agencies?
C. Canadian Space Agency D. European Space Agency
Answer: B. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Q9) Recently, which of the following companies has launched the new Xeon W-3400 and Xeon W-2400 desktop
workstation processors code-named “Sapphire Rapids”?
A. Qualcomm B. Intel
C. Nvidia D. Apple
Answer: B. Intel
Q10) India's first ring metro corridor is being constructed in which of the following cities, which will be completed by
2024?
A. Mumbai B. Lucknow
C. Kolkata D. Delhi
Answer: D. Delhi
Q11) Recently, Mastercard and ACCESS Development Services has announced the launch of Mainstreaming Agriculture
through Networks and Development Initiatives (MANDI) in which of the following states?
A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Assam D. Karnataka
Answer: C. Assam
Q12) Recently, Phase III program of the “Sagar Parikrama” was launched from Hazira Port. Hazira Port is in which of the
following states?
A. Gujarat B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: A. Gujarat
Q13) Recently, who amongst the following chaired the 49th GST Council meeting in New Delhi?
A. Amit Shah B. Narendra Modi
C. Piyush Goyal D. Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: D. Nirmala Sitharaman

Q14) Recently, which of the following companies has been Globally Renamed as “Versuni”?
A. Panasonic B. Philips Domestic Appliances
C. BOSCH D. LG Electronics
Answer: B. Philips Domestic Appliances
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has been chosen to serve as the UN Commission for Social Development
chair during the 62nd session?
A. Thomas Lammar of Luxembourg B. Jon Ivanovski of North Macedonia
C. Carla Mara Carlson of the Dominican Republic D. Ruchira Kamboj of India
Answer: D. Ruchira Kamboj of India
Q16) Recently, the fourth edition of the biennial training exercise DUSTLIK 2023 has started between India and which of
the following countries in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand?
A. Mongolia B. Uzbekistan
C. Tajikistan D. Turkmenistan
Answer: B. Uzbekistan
Q17) Recently, which of the following countries has demonstrated its HWASONG-15
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)?
A. North Korea B. South Korea
C. Japan D. Iran
Answer: A. North Korea
Q18) “NEOM”, recently seen in news, is a futuristic mega city being built in which of the
A. Saudi Arabia B. Qatar
C. UAE D. Israel

22nd February by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
of NITI Aayog?
A. Dr P.K. Mishra B. BVR Subrahmanyam
C. Samant Goel D. P.K. Srivastava
Answer: B. BVR Subrahmanyam
○ BVR Subrahmanyam is replacing Parameswaran Iyer, who has been named the Executive Director of
the World Bank Headquarters, Washington DC, USA, for two years
Q2) International Mother Language Day is celebrated in which of the following days every year?
th
C. 20 February D. 23rd February
Answer: A. 21st February
● Theme: Multilingual education – a necessity to transform education
○ Recently, Dr Mahendra Kumar Mishra, an eminent linguist and a folklorist from Odisha, has been
named for the UNESCO’s International Mother Language Award 2023 for his lifetime service for
promotion of mother language in India.
○ Dr Mishra is the first one in India to receive the UNESCO award for mother language promotion.
Q3) Recently, The International Union of Railways and Railway Protection Force (RPF) have organized the 18th World
Security Congress 2023 in which of the following cities?
A. Delhi B. Lucknow
C. Ahmedabad D. Jaipur
Answer: D. Jaipur
● Theme: Railway Security Strategy: Responses and Vision for Future
Q4) Recently, the 49th edition of the “Khajuraho Dance Festival-2023” was inaugurated in which of the following states?
A. Odisha B. Gujarat
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been named the grand prize winner of
National Geographic’s “Pictures of the Year” competition for his photo titled “Dance of the
Eagles”?
A. Raghu Rai B. Karthik Subramaniam
C. Rathika Ramasamy D. Aishwarya Sridhar
Answer: B. Karthik Subramaniam
Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has become India’s 80th Grandmaster?
A. Vignesh NR B. Pranesh M
C. Koustav Chatterjee D. Visakh NR

Answer: A. Vignesh NR
Q7) Recently, Slum Soccer has been nominated for 2023 Laureus Sport for Good Award. Slum Soccer is based in which
of the following cities in India?
C. Kolkata D. Delhi
Answer: D. Delhi
Q8) Recently, INS Sumedha participated in the Naval Defence Exhibition – NAVDEX 23 and International Defence
Exhibition – IDEX 23. It was held in which of the following countries?
A. Australia B. USA
C. UAE D. Singapore
Answer: C. UAE
Q9) Recently, the APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission-2023 was launched from which of the following
states?
Q10) Recently, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R HariKumar has awarded “on the
spot” Unit Citation to which of the following for carrying out the deepest salvage in
the country's waters?
A. INS Talwar B. INS Shankush
C. INS Nireekshak D. INS Magar
Answer: C. INS Nireekshak
Q11) Recently, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has laid the Foundation Stone of the world's largest and unique Divyang
Park - Anubhuti Inclusive Park – in which of the following cities?
A. Pune B. Nashik
C. Nagpur D. Mumbai
Answer: C. Nagpur
Q12) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed an agreement to increase the power import and
export capacity through the Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur transmission line?
Answer: D. Nepal
Q13) Recently, who amongst the following has been named as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Oxford
University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
A. Shankar Balasubramanian B. Professor Meghana Pandit
C. C Dipesh Chakrabarty D. Nirmalya Kumar
Answer: B. Professor Meghana Pandit

Q14) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a MoU with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) led
SPV, for the construction of the Bahrain Metro Rail Project Phase-1?
A. BEL Optronic Devices Limited B. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
C. Gliders India Limited D. BEML Limited
Answer: D. BEML Limited
Q15) Recently, the Chandrayaan-3 lander has successfully completed EMI-EMC (Electro - Magnetic Interference/
Electro - Magnetic Compatibility) test at the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre. U.R. Rao Satellite Centre in which of the
following cities?
C. Kochi D. Ahmedabad
Q16) Recently, “Bipin Bell”, in honour of India's late Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat, was placed in Shree
Muktinath Temple. It is in which of the following states/countries?
C. Nepal D. Bhutan
Answer: C. Nepal
Q17) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced to launch India's first virtual shopping app for the
metro “Momentum 2.0”?
A. Amazon B. Flipkart
C. Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation D. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Answer: D. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Q18) Recently, which of the following companies has signed an agreement with Uber to
supply 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) under its XPRES brand?
A. Maruti Suzuki B. Tata Motors
C. Hyundai Motors India D. Mahindra and Mahindra
Answer: B. Tata Motors
Obituaries
● Former Gujarat Governor and Rajya Sabha MP Om Prakash Kohli has passed away. He was 87 years old.
○ He was a former president of BJP’s Delhi unit
● Manga master Leiji Matsumoto, whose epic sci-fi stories were highly influential in Japan's comic-book and
anime worlds, has died aged 85
○ Matsumoto's cult works such as "Space Battleship Yamato", "Captain Harlock" and "Galaxy Express
999" were adapted into animated TV series and films
● Telugu actor and politician Nandamuri Taraka Ratna has passed away at the age of 40
○ Taraka Ratna was the grandson of legendary film actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister late
NT Rama Rao and son of Nandamuri Mohan Krishna.
● Famous Yakshagana singer and screenwriter Balipa Narayan Bhagwat passed away at the age of 85.
○ He had mastered a unique style of singing, due to which fans have given it the name of ‘Balipa Style’
○ He composed the five-day 'Devi Mahatme' episode, which was an important milestone in the history of
Yakshagana literature.

23rd February by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and PayNow have been integrated. PayNow is a
payment system of which of the following countries?
A. Singapore B. UAE
C. United Kingdom (UK) D. Russia
Answer: A. Singapore
Q2) Recently, the joint venture between Vedanta and Foxconn have announced to setup India’s first semiconductor
manufacturing facility in which of the following regions?
A. GIFT City, Gujarat B. Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
C. Dholera Special Investment Region, Gujarat D. Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer: C. Dholera Special Investment Region, Gujarat
Q3) Malabar multilateral naval exercise 2023 will be hosted by which of the following countries?
C. Japan D. USA
Answer: B. Australia
Q4) New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty), which has recently been suspended, is an agreement between which
A. India - Pakistan B. Israel - Palestine
C. North Korea - South Korea D. USA - Russia
Answer: D. USA - Russia
Q5) Which of the following countries will host the Permanent Mission Roundtable at the UN Headquarters (New York),
ahead of the 2023 SDG Summit?
A. South Africa B. Bangladesh
C. India D. Nepal
Answer: C. India
Q6) Recently, Learning - Teaching Material for Foundational Stage “Jadui Pitara” has been launched. It is developed by
A. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) B. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
C. Pratham Foundation D. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Answer: A. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Indian
Telephone Industries Limited (ITI Ltd)?
A. Rakesh Chandra Tiwari B. Rajeev Srivastava
C. Rajesh Rai D. Dr Raja Nayak
Answer: C. Rajesh Rai

Q8) Which of the following countries will host the first vice-ministerial meeting of the I2U2?
A. USA B. India
C. Israel D. UAE
Answer: D. UAE
Q9) Recently, which of the following companies has won the title rights for the Women's Premier League 2023?
A. Adani Group B. TATA Group
C. Vivo D. DLF Group
Answer: B. TATA Group
Q10) Which of the following has won the “Film of the Year” award in the 2023 Dadasaheb Phalke International Film
Festival, Mumbai?
A. RRR B. The Kashmir Files
C. Kantara D. Gangubhai Khatiawadi
Answer: A. RRR
● 2023 Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival, Mumbai
Q11) Recently, T-Hub (Technology-Hub) has announced a strategic partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(HAL). T-Hub is an initiative of which of the following states?
C. Telangana D. Karnataka
More Information
● Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced that CB Ananthakrishnan, Director (Finance) tenure as
chairman and managing director has been extended for a period of six months.
● He took additional charge of the post of Chairman & Managing Director of the company following the
superannuation of R Madhavan as CMD HAL on July 31, 2022
Q12) Recently, Ministry of Rural Development has signed a MoU with which of the following companies to market the
products made by the Self-Help Groups under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission?
A. Meesho B. Amazon
C. Flipkart D. Myntra
Answer: A. Meesho

Q13) Recently, which of the following countries has unveiled the indoor super city project “The Mukaab”?
A. UAE B. Qatar
Answer: C. Saudi Arabia
Q14) The World Scout Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 20th February B. 22nd February
st
C. 21 February D. 23rd February
Answer: B. 22nd February
Q15) Recently, the Indian Railways, and which of the following organizations have launched the joint parcel service –
“Rail Post Gati Shakti Express Cargo Service”?
A. Blue Dart Express B. Delhivery
C. FedEx D. India Post
Answer: D. India Post
Q16) “2011 AG5”, recently seen in news, is a type of which of the following?
A. Exo Planet B. Star
C. Asteroid D. Dwarf Planet
Answer: C. Asteroid
Q17) Recently, David Malpass has announced his resignation as the president of which of the following organizations?
A. World Bank Group B. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C. World Trade Organization (WTO) D. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Answer: A. World Bank Group
Q18) Recently, the 59th Munich Security Conference 2023 was held in which of the following countries?
C. Spain D. Netherlands
Answer: B. Germany
Obituaries
● Kamala Kasturi, wife of Gopalan Kasturi has passed away, at the age of 89
○ Gopalan Kasturi was an Indian journalist who was the Editor of The Hindu from 1965 to 1991.
○ Mrs. Kasturi was a staunch environmentalist who founded the Environment Society of Chennai to
protect the environment.
● Former Meghalaya Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh has passed away. He was 66
● Amancio Amaro, who helped Real Madrid win the European Cup and nine Spanish league titles in the 1960s
and 70s,has passed away. He was 83.

Q1) India celebrates Soil Health Card Day on which of the following days every year?
st
C. 21 February D. 22nd February
Q2) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the signing of the Air Services Agreement between India
and which of the following countries?
A. South Africa B. Namibia
C. Guyana D. Argentina
Answer: C. Guyana
Q3) Recently, world’s highest weather station has been rebuilt on which of the following mountain peaks?
A. Kangchenjunga B. Mount Everest
C. Makalu D. Lhotse
Answer: B. Mount Everest
Q4) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a MoU with Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA),
DRDO, for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme?
A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) B. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
C. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) D. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Answer: C. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Q5) Recently, the residents of Pithoragarh district’s Dharchula town, Uttarakhand have protested against the proposed
Bokang-Baling Hydroelectric Project. It will be built on which of the following rivers?
A. Yamuna River B. Mandakini River
C. Pindar River D. Dhauliganga River
Answer: D. Dhauliganga River
Q6) Recently, which of the following has become the first US city to ban caste discrimination?
A. New York B. Washington DC
C. Seattle D. Chicago
Answer: C. Seattle
Q7) Recently, Indian Railways has completed the 100% electrification of its entire broad-gauge network in which of the
following states?

Q8) Recently, IFC-IOR (Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region), India has signed a MoU with Regional
Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC) for Information sharing on Maritime Security. RCOC Is based in which of the
A. Seychelles B. Mauritius
C. Madagascar D. Sri Lanka
Answer: A. Seychelles
Q9) Recently, the seventh edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue 2023 was held in Pune. It was organized by which of
the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Ministry of External Affairs D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer: C. Ministry of External Affairs
● Theme: Asia and the Emerging World Order
Q10) Recently, scientists have discovered “Horaglanis populi” in Kerala. It belongs to which
of the following species?
A. Butterfly B. Catfish
C. Frog D. Wasp
Answer: B. Catfish
Q11) Who amongst the following will be honoured with the “Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement Award” during
the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023 award ceremony?
A. John Brittas B. Sudhir Gupta
C. T K Rangarajan D. Sukanta Majumdar
Answer: C. T K Rangarajan

Q12) The Indian Railways will launch the Guru Kripa Yatra from which of the following cities under the Bharat Gaurav
Trains?
A. Amritsar B. Lucknow
C. Patna D. Delhi
Answer: B. Lucknow
Q13) Recently, which of the following has become the first High Court to publish judgments in regional language?
A. Delhi High Court B. Kerala High Court
C. Madras High Court D. Bombay High Court
Answer: B. Kerala High Court
Q14) Recently, the South Asia Distribution Utility Network (SADUN) has been launched. SADUN is a joint initiative of
the USAID, PFC and which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology D. Ministry of Power
Answer: D. Ministry of Power
Q15) According to the recent information, World Health Organisation (WHO) will set up an mRNA (messenger
ribonucleic acid) vaccine hub in which of the following states in India?
A. Telangana B. Gujarat
Q16) Recently, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai has signed a MoU with which of the following institutions for
cooperation in cancer care?
A. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru B. University of Auckland, New Zealand
C. Oxford University, UK D. Harvard University, USA
Answer: B. University of Auckland, New Zealand
Q17) “HD-3385”, recently seen in news, is a new variety of which of the following crops?
A. Rice B. Sugarcane
C. Jowar D. Wheat
Answer: D. Wheat
Q18) Recently, which of the following institutions has partnered with General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) to
develop a urine-based tuberculosis diagnosis?

Q1) Recently, which of the following organizations has proposed to provide USD 20-25 billion
resources over five years to India?
A. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) B. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
C. World Bank D. European Investment Bank
Q2) Recently, US President Joe Biden has nominated who amongst the following as the president of the World Bank?
A. Gita Gopinath B. Raghuram Rajan
C. Arvind Krishna D. Ajay Banga
Answer: D. Ajay Banga
Q3) Recently, which of the following companies has been ranked No.1 Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders
Globally in the Top 250 Global Energy Company Rankings®-2022?
A. Adani Power B. NHPC
C. NTPC Limited D. Power Grid Corporation of India
Answer: C. NTPC Limited
Q4) Recently, which of the following countries has surpassed India as the world's sixth-largest equity market?
A. Singapore B. UK
C. Germany D. Switzerland
Answer: B. UK
Q5) Recently, the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) “IGC-5 of Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)”
was held in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Berlin
C. London D. New York
Answer: D. New York
Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Drug Controller General of India (DCGI)?
A. DR V G Somani B. Dr Jai Prakash
C. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi D. Dr M Srinivas
Answer: C. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi
Q7) Central Excise Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year in India?
C. 26th February D. 23rd February
Q8) Recently, Agricultural and Process Food Export Development Authority (APEDA) participated in the 28th edition of
Gulfood 2023. It was held in which of the following countries?
A. UAE B. Saudi Arabia
C. Oman D. Qatar

Answer: A. UAE
Q9) Recently, Kanak Rele has passed away. She was primarily associated with which of the following dance forms?
A. Odissi B. Bharatnatyam
C. Kuchipudi D. Mohiniyattam
Answer: D. Mohiniyattam
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has been named as the EY Entrepreneur of the year 2022?
A. Deepak Bagla B. Sajjan Jindal
C. KP Singh D. V Vaidyanathan
Answer: B. Sajjan Jindal
Q11) Recently, Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has been selected as external auditor of the International
Labour Organization (ILO), Geneva. Who amongst the following is the incumbent Comptroller and Auditor General of
India (CAG)?
A. Girish Chandra Murmu B. Vivek Singh
C. T V Somanathan D. Sanjay Malhotra
Answer: A. Girish Chandra Murmu
Q12) Recently, which of the following countries has approved $442 million wind power project by Adani Green Energy?
C. Mauritius D. Bangladesh
Answer: B. Sri Lanka
Q13) What is the minimum age for admission in class 1, which has been recently fixed by the Union Ministry of
Education?
Answer: C. 6 years
Q14) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the term of the 22nd Law Commission of India. Who
amongst the following is the chairperson of the Commission?
A. Justice (retired) Rituraj Awasthi B. Justice K T Sankaran
C. Professor Anand Paliwal D. Professor D P Verma
Answer: A. Justice (retired) Rituraj Awasthi
Q15) Recently, which of the following ministries has released the revised guidelines on MPLADS 2023 (Members of
Parliament Local Area Development Scheme)?
C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Answer: D. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

Q16) Recently, the Government of India has approved a Rs 463 crores project called “Innovative Extension Approaches
for Revitalising Agriculture” in which of the following states/union territories?
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Sikkim
Q17) Recently, which of the following countries has launched the Zhongxing-26 satellite?
C. Singapore D. China
Answer: D. China
Q18) Recently, India has announced to join the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate. It was jointly launched by
A. UAE and USA B. France and UK
C. Japan and Australia D. Brazil and Argentina
Answer: A. UAE and USA

Q1) Recently, which of the following states has launched a robotic scavenger, Bandicoot, becoming
the first state to use robotic technology to clean all its commissioned manholes?
A. Kerala B. Tamil Nadu
C. Rajasthan D. Gujarat
Answer: A. Kerala
Q2) Recently, which of the following stock exchanges has received the final approval from the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (SEBI) to set up a Social Stock Exchange (SSE)?
A. India International Exchange B. BSE Limited
C. Madras Stock Exchange D. National Stock Exchange (NSE)
Answer: D. National Stock Exchange (NSE)
Q3) Recently, which of the following countries has signed an agreement with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to
increase the use of solar energy?
Q4) Recently, which of the following organizations has unveiled a 9-point Crypto Action plan?
C. Bank for International Settlements (BIS) D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Answer: D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Q5) Recently, Amazon has announced to join the ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) platform. ONDC has
been set by which of the following?
A. Ministry of Finance B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) D. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Answer: C. Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Q6) Recently, which of the following cities have been renamed as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar?
A. Osmanabad B. Aurangabad
C. Kolhapur D. Nagpur
Answer: B. Aurangabad
Q7) Recently, plans to revive Adi Ganga have been announced. It was the original channel of River Ganga passing
through which of the following cities?
A. Kolkata B. Varanasi
C. Allahabad D. Rishikesh
Answer: A. Kolkata

Q8) Recently, the 31st edition of the New Delhi International Book Fair 2023 has started. Which of the following is the
guest country in the event?
A. Germany B. United Kingdom (UK)
C. France D. Spain
Answer: C. France
Q9) Recently, it was informed that Churchgate railway station in Mumbai will be renamed after who amongst the
following?
A. Sukumar Sen B. Sir CD Deshmukh
C. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar D. C. Rangarajan
Answer: B. Sir CD Deshmukh
Q10) Recently, which of the following countries has launched an uncrewed Soyuz spacecraft
on a rescue to the International Space Station (ISS)?
A. USA B. China
C. Russia D. France
Answer: C. Russia
Q11) Recently, which of the following has announced to adopt a “neutral citation system” for its judgments?
A. Ministry of Law B. Supreme Court of India
C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment D. Allahabad High Court
Answer: B. Supreme Court of India
Q12) Recently, which of the following has become the first Indian submarine to dock in Indonesia?
A. INS Khanderi B. INS Kalvari
C. INS Sindhuvijay D. INS Sindhukesari

Answer: D. INS Sindhukesari
Q13) Recently, which of the following Indian organizations has signed a MoU with Lulu Hypermarket to promote millets
in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCCs)?
A. Export Promotion Council B. Rajesh Exports
C. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) D. ASSOCHAM
Answer: C. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
Q14) Recently, which of the following companies has announced the launch of its new chatbot called LLaMA?
A. Meta B. Apple
C. Samsung D. Sony
Answer: A. Meta
More Information
● Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger have launched “Artifact”, a new artificial intelligence
(AI)-powered personalized news feed application.
Q15) Recently, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has suspended the membership of which of the following countries?
A. Pakistan B. Russia
C. South Africa D. Afghanistan
Answer: B. Russia
Q16) Sinthan Top, recently seen in news, is High Mountain Pass in which of the following state/union territories?
A. Ladakh B. Sikkim
Q17) Recently, a vector named “Anopheles Stephensi” has been detected in Kenya. It is related
to which of the following diseases?
A. Malaria B. Typhoid
C. Dengue D. Lymphatic filariasis
Answer: A. Malaria
Q18) Recently, which of the following Indian films has won the ‘Best International Film’ award at the Hollywood Critics
Association Film Awards 2023?
A. Kantara B. Pushpa: The Rise
C. RRR D. K.G.F: Chapter 2
Answer: C. RRR

Q1) What is the rank of India in the recently released International IP Index 2023 by the U.S.
Chambers of Commerce?
A. 12th B. 22nd
C. 32nd D. 42nd
Answer: D. 42nd
Q2) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced additional grant of USD 2.5 billion to Ukraine under
the PEACE Project?
C. World Trade Organization (WTO) D. European Investment Bank
Q3) Recently, Infosys has announced its collaboration with which of the following companies to accelerate enterprise
cloud transformation journey?
A. Amazon Web Services B. Google
C. Meta D. Microsoft
Answer: D. Microsoft
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Director General Quality Assurance?
A. Lieutenant General B. S. Raju B. Lieutenant General Saranjit Singh
C. Lieutenant General RS Reen D. Lieutenant General Sudharshan Shrikant Hasabnis
Answer: C. Lieutenant General RS Reen
Q5) Recently, the 20th edition of BioAsia 2023 was inaugurated in which of the following states?
● Theme: Advancing for ONE: Shaping the next generation of humanised healthcare
Q6) Recently, Indian Air Force’s (IAF) LCA Tejas participated in the Exercise Desert Flag VIII. It is being held in which
A. UAE B. Australia

Answer: A. UAE
Q7) Recently, “Kol Janjati Mahakumbh” was organized on the occasion of Shabri Mata Janm Jayanti in which of the
following states?
Q8) Recently, President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated the 14th edition of the Sanskriti Mahotsav 2023 in which of the
following cities?
A. Kolkata B. Patna
C. Lucknow D. Bikaner
Answer: D. Bikaner
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has set a new pole vault world record, clearing 6.22 metres?
A. Sam Kendricks B. Armand Duplantis
C. Ernest John Obiena D. Piotr Lisek
Answer: B. Armand Duplantis
Q10) Recently, which of the following teams have won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023?
A. South Africa B. England
C. Australia D. West Indies
Q11) According to the recently held Great Backyard Bird Count 2023 in India, which of
the following states has reported highest number of species?
A. West Bengal B. Uttarakhand

Q12) Recently, India’s first ever India Municipal Bond Index has launched by which of the following?
A. NSE Indices Limited B. BSE Limited
C. Madras Stock Exchange D. India International Exchange
Answer: A. NSE Indices Limited
Q13) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the 2023 Marconi Prize?
A. Raj Reddy B. Neeraj Kayal
C. Hari Balakrishnan D. Avinash Kak
Answer: C. Hari Balakrishnan
Q14) Recently which of the following states has signed an agreement with UN Women to empower women in tourism?
C. Assam D. Meghalaya
Answer: B. Kerala
Q15) Recently, First Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, Yard 75 (LSAM 7) of
the Indian Navy was launched at which of the following places?
A. Mumbai B. Kochi
C. Porbandar D. Visakhapatnam
Q16) The World NGO day is observed on which of the following days every year?
C. 28th February D. 1st March
Q17) Torkham border crossing, recently seen in news, is between which of the following countries?
A. India-Pakistan B. Afghanistan-Pakistan
C. Armenia-Azerbaijan D. Uzbekistan-Afghanistan
Answer: B. Afghanistan-Pakistan
Q18) Recently, which of the following countries has ratified the Regional
Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)?
A. India B. Myanmar
C. USA D. Philippines
Answer: D. Philippines
Obituaries
● Former President Pratibha Patil's husband Devisingh Shekhawat has passed
away. He was 89.
○ He was a renowned agriculturalist and a member of Congress
party.
● TCA Ramanujam, a retired chief commissioner of income taxes, lawyer,

expert in Sanskrit, and BusinessLine columnist, has passed away. He was 88

Q1) Recently, 14 pilot whales were stranded near the shore of Kalpitiya town. It is in which of the
Q2) Recently, NASA informed that it will launch Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite (ULTRASAT) in 2026.
ULTRASAT is first telescope mission of which of the following countries?
A. India B. UAE
C. Japan D. Israel
Answer: D. Israel
Q3) Recently, which of the following has become the first state in India to start the commercial cultivation of licorice
(Mulethi)?
C. Sikkim D. Assam
Q4) The second edition of the India-Africa Joint Military Exercise AFINDEX 2023 will be held at the Aundh Military
Station in which of the following cities?
A. Jaisalmer B. Bhopal
C. Lucknow D. Pune
Answer: D. Pune
Q5) Recently, it was informed that a flu gas desulphurization (FGD) plant is being built in the Singareni Thermal Power
Plant (STPP). It is in which of the following states?
Q6) Recently, it was informed that the Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in the “Exercise Cobra Warrior” 2023. It
will be held in which of the following countries?
A. France B. Singapore
C. Germany D. United Kingdom (UK)
Answer: D. United Kingdom (UK)
Q7) Recently, the Ajanta Ellora International Festival 2023 was held in which of the following cities?
A. Aurangabad B. Nashik
C. Pune D. Nagpur
Answer: A. Aurangabad

Q8) Who amongst the following is the Defence Secretary of India, who has been recently given an extension in service
till October 2024?
A. Aramane Giridhar B. Sanjay Mitra
C. Ajay Kumar D. R.K. Mathur
Answer: A. Aramane Giridhar
Q9) Recently, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN) completed 4 years of its implementation.
Under PM Kisan scheme, financial benefit of how much amount is provided per year to each farmer?
A. Rs. 4000 B. Rs. 6000
C. Rs. 8000 D. Rs. 10,000
Answer: B. Rs. 6000
Q10) Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) will be organizing the 75th “Khanij Diwas” to mark the Foundation Day on 1st
March, 2023. Its headquarters is in which of the following cities?
A. Pune B. Bhubaneshwar
C. Nagpur D. Ranchi
Answer: C. Nagpur
Q11) Recently, the Crew-6 mission was launched to the International Space Station. Crew-6 mission is a joint operation
of NASA and which of the following space agencies?
A. Boeing B. SpaceX
C. Virgin Galactic D. Blue Origin
Answer: B. SpaceX
Q12) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to build the world’s largest electric vehicle hub in Tamil
Nadu?
A. Tata Motors B. Hero Electric
C. Okinawa D. Ola Electric
Answer: D. Ola Electric
Q13) Recently, the 19th annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), India Zone-3 conference, was
inaugurated in which of the following states?
C. Assam D. Tripura
Answer: A. Sikkim
Q14) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Shivmogga airport in which of the following states?
Q15) Recently, which of the following states has announced to build the India's first
Marina, a boat basin offering dockage, at Byndoor?
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Goa
C. Kerala D. Karnataka

Q16) Recently, the Youth 20 India Summit for Environment Conservation was held in which of the following
institutions?
A. Sri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi B. Banaras Hindu University
C. Maharaja Sayajirao University Vadodara D. Anna University, Chennai
Answer: C. Maharaja Sayajirao University Vadodara
● Theme: Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Making sustainability a Way of Life
Q17) Recently, Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck has become the first digital citizen of which of the following countries?
A. Bhutan B. Myanmar
C. South Korea D. Japan
Answer: A. Bhutan
Q18) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to set up green hydrogen plants at all its refineries?
C. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) D. Reliance Industries Limited
Answer: C. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)


1st March by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, Irinjadappilly Sri Krishna Temple in which of the following states has introduced a
mechanical elephant?
C. Kerala D. Odisha
Answer: C. Kerala
Q2) Recently, which of the following countries has released its new Commercial Arms Transfer (CAT) policy?
A. USA B. Russia
C. India D. France
Answer: A. USA
Q3) National Science Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 28th February B. 1st March
C. 2nd March D. 27th February
● Theme: Global Science for Global Wellness
Q4) Recently, the North East Region first International Conference on Biotechnology “International Bio-resource
Conclave” 2023 was held in which of the following states?
A. Assam B. Manipur
C. Meghalaya D. Sikkim
Answer: B. Manipur
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Secretary General of Federation of Indian
Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)?
A. Sanjiv Mehta B. Ghanshyam Das Birla
C. Arun Chawla D. Shailesh Pathak
Answer: D. Shailesh Pathak
Q6) National Protein Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year in India?
A. 1st March B. 2nd March
● Theme: Easy Access to Protein for All
Q7) Recently, foundation stone of North East Region First Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) Plant was laid in which of the
following states?
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Mizoram
Answer: B. Assam

Q8) Recently, researchers have discovered the new fifth layer of the planet Earth “Innermost Inner Core”. What is its state
of matter?
A. Liquid B. Gas
C. Plasma D. Solid
Answer: D. Solid
Q9) Recently, a small island of San Biagio in Lake Garda is now accessible via an exposed pathway due to low water
levels. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Spain B. France
C. Italy D. Portugal
Answer: C. Italy
Q10) Recently, le Clot, an ancient crater, has been discovered in the Domaine du Meteore vineyard. It is in which of the
C. Spain D. Italy
Answer: A. France
Q11) Who amongst the following will be the chief guest and keynote speaker at the 8th Raisina Dialogue 2023?
A. Olaf Scholz B. Giorgia Meloni
C. Emmanuel Macron D. Rishi Sunak
Answer: B. Giorgia Meloni
Q12) Recently, 1,300-year-old stupa has been discovered at Khandolite mining site, Jajpur. It is in which of the following
states?
C. Chhattisgarh D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A. Odisha

Q13) Recently, the European Union (EU) and which of the following countries have
signed an agreement on a new trading arrangement for Northern Ireland?
A. USA B. India
Q14) Recently, a Bird Survey was conducted in the Dharoi Wetland. It is in which of
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Gujarat
Answer: D. Gujarat
Q15) Recently, Union Ministry of Culture has announced to celebrate the 284th birth anniversary of the reformer Sant
Sevala Maharaj. He belonged to which of the following communities?
A. Banjara B. Santhal
C. Bhil D. Gond
Answer: A. Banjara
Q16) Recently, the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted permission to which of
the following companies to build “Hindustan-228-201W” aircraft?
A. Boeing India B. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) D. Lockheed Martin India
Q17) Recently, which of the following states has approved $50,000 for developing fog alert system with US National
Center for Atmospheric Research (US-NCAR)?
Answer: B. Bihar
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the FIFA Men’s player of the year 2022?
A. Lionel Messi B. Kylian Mbappe
C. Cristiano Ronaldo D. Luka Modric
Answer: A. Lionel Messi
● FIFA Football Awards 2022

○ Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni won the Best Men's Coach Award
○ Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez won the Best Men's Goalkeeper Award
○ The Argentine Fans won the Best Fan Award for the first time.
○ Alexia Putellas of Spain won the Best FIFA Women's Player Award 2022 for the second time in a row.
○ The Best Women's Goalkeeper was Mary Earps of England
○ Best Women's Coach went to Sarina Wiegman of England's women's national team.
○ Marcin Oleksy, Poland's amputee footballer, won the Puskas Award (Best Goal)
○ The Fair Play Award winner was Luka Lochoshvili of Georgia.

2nd March by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, India and which of the following countries have launched the Young Professionals
Scheme?
A. Australia B. United Kingdom (UK)
C. Canada D. USA
Answer: B. United Kingdom (UK)
Q2) Zero Discrimination Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
rd
C. 3 March D. 28th February
Answer: A. 1st March
● Theme: Save lives: Decriminalise
Q3) Every year, the annual “Attukal Pongala” is celebrated in which of the following states?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Telangana
Answer: C. Kerala
Q4) Recently, which of the following states has approved the implementation of the
Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana?
A. Rajasthan B. Uttar Pradesh
Q5) Recently, $3.9 billion 2,880-megawatt Dibang project has been approved by the Government of India in which of the
following states?
C. Assam D. Uttarakhand
Q6) Recently, Tata Technologies has signed a 10-year agreement with which of the following states to upgrade and
modernise government-owned Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)?
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Bihar
Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh
Q7) Recently, India’s first short-haul coastal container feeder service has started between Chennai and which of the
following cities?
A. Kochi B. Thiruvananthapuram
C. Visakhapatnam D. Puducherry
Answer: D. Puducherry

Q8) Recently, the 22nd edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2023 was hosted by which of the
following institutions?
A. The Energy Resource Institute (TERI) B. IIT, Delhi
C. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) D. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Answer: A. The Energy Resource Institute (TERI)
● Theme: Mainstreaming Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience for Collective Action
Q9) Recently, it was informed that Deakin University from Australia will become the first foreign university to set up a
campus in India. It will be set up in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Bengaluru
C. GIFT City, Gujarat D. Lucknow
Answer: C. GIFT City, Gujarat
Q10) World Civil Defence Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
C. 3rd March D. 28th February
● Theme: Uniting the world’s leading industry specialists for the safety & security of future generations
Q11) Recently, it was informed that the Atacama Large Millimetre/submillimetre Array (ALMA) will get a software and
hardware upgrades. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Peru B. Argentina
C. Chile D. Brazil
Answer: C. Chile
Q12) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched a digital platform titled “Grievance Appellate Committee”
(GAC)?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
C. Ministry of Finance D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
Q13) Recently, India has received the 2023 “Government Leadership Award” at the GSMA's Mobile World Congress
(MWC) 2023. It was held in which of the following countries?
A. Spain B. Germany
C. France D. India
Answer: A. Spain
Q14) Recently, Japan’s Hotel Management International Company Limited (HMI) has signed a MoU which of the
following states to invest Rs 7200 crore?
A. Gujarat B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Odisha D. Karnataka

Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Principal Director General of the Press Information
Bureau (PIB)?
A. Priya Kumar B. Satyendra Prakash
C. Rajesh Malhotra D. Hemant Kumar
Answer: C. Rajesh Malhotra
Q16) Recently, which of the following states has announced to export “bird’s eye chilli” to the
United States of America for the first time?
C. Odisha D. Telangana
Answer: B. Mizoram
Q17) Recently, researchers have found that Borthekera, also known as Garcinia
pedunculata, has heart-protective properties. It is commonly found in which of the
following states in India?
A. Assam B. Kerala
C. Rajasthan D. Telangana
Answer: A. Assam
Q18) Recently, the Union Home Ministry has directed all states and Union Territories to nominate three candidates for the
Senior Mission Leaders’ (SML) course 2023 of the United Nations (UN). The course will be held in which of the
A. USA B. Ghana
C. Japan D. India
Answer: C. Japan

3rd March by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, Bola Tinubu has been elected as the new president of which of the following countries?
A. Mali B. Nigeria
C. South Africa D. Madagascar
Answer: B. Nigeria
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has taken charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the
Western Naval Command (WNC)?
A. Vice Admiral Sanjay Mahindru B. Vice Admiral Sandeep Naithani
C. Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi D. Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh
Answer: C. Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
Q3) World Seagrass Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
C. 3rd March D. 4th March
Q4) Recently, which of the following states has announced the establishment of the India’s first government mother milk
bank for Orphan children?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Karnataka D. Uttarakhand
Q5) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to establish the world's first free zone dedicated to digital
and virtual asset companies?
A. Australia B. Netherlands
C. United Kingdom (UK) D. UAE
Answer: D. UAE
Q6) Recently, India and which of the following countries have agreed to work in the areas of deep tech startups and
manufacturing of semiconductor chips?
A. Estonia B. Sweden
C. Lithuania D. Finland
Answer: C. Lithuania
Q7) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the VAIBHAV Fellowship scheme for the Indian Diaspora
abroad?
A. Ministry of External Affairs B. Ministry of Science and Technology
C. Ministry of Earth Sciences D. Ministry of Education
Answer: B. Ministry of Science and Technology
● VAIBHAV: Vaishwik Bharatiya Viagyanik

Q8) Recently, the Asia's longest-ever cycle race was flagged off from which of the following cities?
A. Srinagar B. Kohima
C. Shillong D. Ahmedabad
Answer: A. Srinagar
Q9) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved to sign a contract with which of the following companies for the
acquisition of three cadet training ships at an overall cost of ₹ 3,108.09 crore?
C. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers D. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
Q10) Civil Accounts Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year in India?
Q11) Recently, the world's longest river cruise MV Ganga Vilas reached Dibrugarh,
concluding its 50-day river journey. It was flagged off from which of the following
cities?
A. Lucknow B. Prayagraj
C. Varanasi D. Patna
Answer: C. Varanasi
Q12) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the procurement of 70 HTT-40 basic trainer
aircraft from which of the following companies?
A. Boeing India B. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) D. Garuda Aerospace
Q13) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to appoint a special Tech Envoy for the Indo-Pacific?
A. USA B. United Kingdom (UK)
C. Germany D. Sweden
Q14) Recently, which of the following companies has emerged as the world’s strongest telecom brand according to the
Brand Finance 2023 rankings?
A. Swisscom B. Reliance Jio
C. Etisalat D. Bharati Airtel
Answer: A. Swisscom

Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has been honoured with Player-of-the-Year award by the Asian Chess
Federation (ACF)?
A. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa B. D Gukesh
C. Vidit Santosh Gujrathi D. Arjun Erigaisi
Answer: B. D Gukesh
More Information
● Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has been conferred with Man-of-the-Year award
● The All-India Chess Federation (AICF) has bagged the ‘Most Active Federation’ award
● The Indian women’s team, comprising of Koneru Humpy, D Harika, R Vaishali, Tania Sachdev and Bhakti
Kulkarni, was adjudged the ‘Best Women’s team of the Year’
● Grandmaster R B Ramesh has bagged the men’s Coach-of-the-Year award
● Grandmaster Abhijit Kunte won the Women’s Coach-of-the-Year awards
Q16) Recently, Joint Air Exercise Shinyuu Maitri was held between India and which of the following countries?
A. Japan B. Singapore
C. Philippine D. South Korea
Answer: A. Japan
Q17) Recently, which of the following companies has commissioned India’s first air-cooled condenser at North
Karanpura thermal plant in Jharkhand?
A. Reliance Power Limited B. PowerGrid Corporation of India
C. Tata Power D. NTPC Limited
Answer: D. NTPC Limited
Q18) Recently, India defeated England in the final of the Women’s Snooker World Cup 2023. It was held in which of the
A. Thailand B. India
C. Austria D. France
Answer: A. Thailand
Obituaries
● Just Fontaine, the former France football great, has died aged 89
○ Fontaine was the all-time top-scorer in a single World Cup with 13 goals.
○ Fontaine achieved the record in the 1958 in Sweden where France reached the semis for the first time in
their history.
● Noted Carnatic vocalist and teacher Neela Ramgopal, 86, has passed away
○ She received several awards including Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Sangita Kala Acharya
Award by Madras Music Academy.

4th March by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) World Wildlife Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Answer: C. 3rd March
● Theme: Partnerships for wildlife conservation
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Director-General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)?
A. IPS Laxmi Singh B. IPS Sanjukta Parashar
C. IPS Aparajita Rai D. IPS Rashmi Shukla
Answer: D. IPS Rashmi Shukla
Q3) Recently, a function was held in New Delhi to commemorate the success of “SWAYATT” initiative (Start-ups,
Women and Youth Advantage Through eTransactions). It is implemented by which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Women and Child Development B. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
C. Ministry of Finance D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Q4) Recently, Adi community of which of the following states celebrated the Siang Unying Festival?
A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Meghalaya
C. Nagaland D. Mizoram
Answer: A. Arunachal Pradesh
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has won the PEN/Nabokov America award for lifetime achievement in
literature?
A. Rakesh Tiwari B. Vinod Kumar Shukla
C. Zubair Ali Tabish D. Geet Chaturvedi
Answer: B. Vinod Kumar Shukla
Q6) Recently, the “Fab 4” (Chip 4) semiconductor alliance held its first video meeting of senior officials. It is an alliance
of USA, Taiwan, Japan and which of the following countries?
A. India B. China
C. South Korea D. Australia
Q7) Recently, Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT Madras) has signed a pact with which of the following
countries for research on next-generation fuels and energy systems?
A. Netherlands B. Denmark
C. Sweden D. Italy
Answer: B. Denmark

Q8) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the chairperson of the Central Electricity Regulatory
Commission (CERC)?
A. Shilpa Agarwal B. Sandeep Kumar
C. Arun Goyal D. Jishnu Barua
Answer: D. Jishnu Barua
Q9) Recently, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) have found gold deposits in three districts of Deogarh, Keonjhar and
Mayurbhanj. These districts are in which of the following states?
C. Karnataka D. Chhattisgarh
Answer: A. Odisha
Q10) Recently, Hekani Jakhalu and Salhoutuonuo Kruse became the first two women’s to be elected to the legislative
assembly of which of the following states?
A. Tripura B. Meghalaya
C. Nagaland D. Sikkim
Answer: C. Nagaland
Q11) Recently, the Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a high-power committee for selection of Chief Election
Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) will include Prime Minister (PM), Leader of Opposition in Lok
Sabha, and who amongst the following?
A. Home Minister B. Chief Vigilance Commissioner
C. Chief Justice of India D. Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: C. Chief Justice of India
Q12) Recently, Vo Van Thuong has been elected as the president of which of the following countries?
A. Laos B. Cambodia
C. Thailand D. Vietnam
Answer: D. Vietnam
Q13) Recently, which of the following states has signed a MoU with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)
to implement the urban cooling program in the state?
Q14) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed a Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition
of Qualifications?
A. United Kingdom (UK) B. Canada
C. Australia D. Singapore
Q15) Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGT), recently seen in news, is a part of which of the following
organizations?
C. G-20 D. World Economic Forum (WEF)

Answer: A. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Q16) Recently, the Smt Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated the 7th International Dharma Dhamma Conference 2023 in
A. Indore B. Guwahati
C. Bhopal D. Patna
Answer: C. Bhopal
Q17) Recently, 8th Deterrence Strategy Committee Table-Top Exercise (DSC TTX) was held between USA and which of
C. Japan D. Canada
Q18) Recently, India has extended grant assistance of Rs 2 billion for the Gyalsung Infra Project in which of the
A. Bhutan B. Myanmar
C. Laos D. Malaysia
Answer: A. Bhutan

Q1) Recently seen in news, the 480 MW semi-reservoir “Phukot Karnali Hydropower Project” is a
proposed project in which of the following countries?
C. Bhutan D. Nepal
Answer: D. Nepal
Q2) Recently, the 4th edition of National Youth Parliament Festival 2023 was held in New Delhi. It was organized by
A. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs B. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development D. Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: B. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
● Theme: Ideas for a Better tomorrow: India for the World
Q3) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 8th edition of the Raisina Dialogue 2023 in New Delhi. It is organized
by the Ministry of External Affairs and which of the following organizations?
A. NITI Aayog B. Centre for Civil Society
C. Observer Research Foundation (ORF) D. Strategic Foresight Group
Answer: C. Observer Research Foundation (ORF)
● Theme: Provocation, Uncertainty, Turbulence: Lighthouse in the Tempest
Q4) Recently, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) celebrated its 18th Foundation Day on
which of the following days?
A. 2nd March B. 3rd March
th
C. 4 March D. 5th March
Answer: A. 2nd March
● Theme: Empowering Girl Child
Q5) Recently, which of the following banks has announced the completion of a $1 billion syndicated social loan facility?
A. HDFC Bank B. State Bank of India (SBI)
C. ICICI Bank D. Yes Bank
Answer: B. State Bank of India (SBI)
Q6) Recently, which of the following organizations ha signed a MoU with the National Council of Educational Research
and Training (NCERT) to strengthen value-based sports education?
A. Badminton Association of India B. Athletics Federation of India
C. National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) D. Indian Olympic Association
Answer: C. National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)

Q7) Recently, a virtual hackathon “LIFEathon”, was jointly organized by NITI Aayog and which of the following
organizations?
A. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) B. World Economic Forum (WEF)
C. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) D. World Bank
Answer: C. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Q8) Recently, which of the following organizations has signed a USD 1 billion loan to support and enhance the India’s
healthcare infrastructure?
C. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Q9) Recently, India’s National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru have developed India’s first and only DNA
vaccine candidate for which of the following diseases?
A. Dengue B. Typhoid
C. Malaria D. Tuberculosis (TB)
Answer: A. Dengue
Q10) World Hearing Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 3rd March B. 4th March
C. 5th March D. 6th March
Answer: A. 3rd March
● Theme: To hear for life, listen with care
Q11) Recently, who amongst the following has created a national record in the men’s long jump (8.42 meters)?
A. Muhammed Anees Yahiya B. Rishabh Rishishwar
C. M Sreeshankar D. Jeswin Aldrin
Answer: D. Jeswin Aldrin
Q12) Recently, which of the following ministries has received the Porter Prize 2023?
A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
C. Ministry of Science and Technology D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Q13) Recently, Tata Steel Mining Limited has signed a MoU with which of the following companies for supply of natural
gas to its ferro alloys plant at Athgarh, Cuttack district, Odisha?
A. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) B. GAIL (India) Limited
C. Indian Oil Corporation Limited D. Cairn India
Answer: B. GAIL (India) Limited
Q14) Punchhi Commission report, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?
A. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) B. Collegium system for Appointment of Judges
C. All India Services D. Centre – State Relations
Answer: D. Centre – State Relations

Q15) World Obesity Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
Answer: B. 4th March
● Theme: ‘Changing Perspectives: Let’s Talk About Obesity’.
Important Days
● National Safety Day is observed on 4th March every year by the National Safety Council of India, with an in
aim to promote safe working environment and ensure safety of people in all aspects
○ Theme: Our Aim – Zero Harm
● India celebrates National Security Day on 4th March every year by the National Safety Council of India, to
express gratitude to our nation’s security forces
○ Theme: Nurture young minds – Develop safety culture
Q16) Recently, it was informed that over 25 crore health records have been linked to the Ayushman Bharat Health
Accounts (ABHA). Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) consist of how many digit numbers?
A. 10 B. 12
C. 14 D. 8
Answer: C. 14
Q17) Recently, which of the following organizations has completed the flight acceptance hot test for the CE-20 cryogenic
engine?
A. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) B. Skyroot Aerospace
C. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) D. Dhruva Space
Answer: C. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Q18) Recently, the USA and which of the following countries has announced to hold their biggest joint field exercises
“Freedom Shield exercise” and “Warrior Shield FTX”?
A. India B. Japan
C. Israel D. South Korea
Answer: D. South Korea
Obituaries
● Former Chief Justice of India Aziz MushaAziz Mushabber Ahmadiber Ahmadi has passed away. He was 90.
○ Ahmadi was elevated to the Supreme Court as a judge in December, 1988 and became the chief justice
with effect from October 25, 1994
○ He also served as Chancellor at the Aligarh Muslim University for two terms.
● Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Satyabrata Mookherjee has passed away. He was 90
○ He is the former Additional Solicitor General of India (ASG) and the father of current West Bengal
Advocate General SN (Gopal) Mookherjee.
● Chandrashekhar Dasgupta, a former Indian diplomat and the Padma Bhushan Awardee (2008), has passed
○ He wrote a book titled “War and Diplomacy in Kashmir, 1947-48”

Q1) Recently, which of the following companies has partnered with a NGO Frank Water to strengthen
water management and conservation in India?
A. Apple B. Samsung
C. Sony D. Oppo India
Answer: A. Apple
Q2) The maiden joint military exercise between the Indian and French armies “FRINJEX-23” will be conducted at the
Pangode Military Station in which of the following states?
Answer: C. Kerala
Q3) Recently, which of the following companies has decided to invest $700 million to set up a new plant in Karnataka for
assembly of Apple iPhones?
A. Lava International Limited B. Lenovo Group Limited
C. Micromax Informatics Limited D. Foxconn
Answer: D. Foxconn
Q4) Recently, which of the following teams has won the 76th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy
2022-23?
A. Meghalaya B. Punjab
C. Karnataka D. Services
Q5) Recently, the world’s first 200-metre-long bamboo crash barrier “Bahu Balli” has been
installed in which of the following states?
C. Rajasthan D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B. Maharashtra
Q6) Recently, the first edition of the Naval Commanders' Conference of 2023 was held
onboard which of the following ships?
A. INS Shivalik B. INS Vikramaditya
C. INS Visakhapatnam D. INS Vikrant
Answer: D. INS Vikrant
Q7) World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation is celebrated every year on which of the following days every year?

Q8) Recently, a 13th-century Hindu temple ruins have been unearthed in a hillock in the Pushpagiri Kshetram in which of
A. Telangana B. Odisha
Q9) Recently, Mauganj, a tehsil of Rewa district, has been announced as the 53rd district of which of the following states?
C. Bihar D. Uttar Pradesh
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has become the India’s 81st Chess Grandmaster?
A. Sayantan Das B. Vignesh NR
C. Pranesh M D. Koustav Chatterjee
Answer: A. Sayantan Das
Q11) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed a MoU on research, technology and innovation
collaborations?
A. Chile B. Argentina
C. Panama D. Mexico
Answer: D. Mexico
Q12) Recently, which of the following organizations has signed loan agreements with India for Mumbai Trans-Harbour
Link Project and establishment of Mizoram State Super-Specialty Cancer and Research Centre?
A. MUFG Bank B. World Bank
C. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) D. New Development Bank (NDB)
Answer: C. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Q13) Recently, which of the following organizations has got the approval for the launch of its nano DAP (Di-Ammonia
Phosphate) fertiliser in the market?
A. Chambal Fertilizers and Chemicals B. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO)
C. Coromandel International D. Rama Phosphates
Answer: B. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO)
Q14) Recently, Ales Bialiatski, one of 2022 Nobel Peace Prize winners, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in which
A. Belarus B. Russia
C. Afghanistan D. Iran
Answer: A. Belarus
Q15) “Jan Aushadhi Day” is observed on which of the following days every year in India?
A. 4th March B. 5th March
th
Answer: D. 7th March

● Theme: ‘Jan Aushadhi Sasti Bhi Achhi Bhi’
Q16) Recently, “Dhara: Ode to Indian Knowledge Systems” initiative, has completed one year. It was launched by which
of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Science and Technology B. Ministry of Culture
C. Ministry of Tourism D. Ministry of Electronics and information Technology
Answer: B. Ministry of Culture
Q17) Recently, Citi Bank has completed the sale of its India consumer business to which of the following banks?
A. State Bank of India (SBI) B. Axis Bank
C. HDFC Bank D. ICICI Bank
Answer: B. Axis Bank
Q18) Recently, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited the Gurudongmar lake. It is in which of the following
A. Ladakh B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Sikkim D. Himachal Pradesh
Answer: C. Sikkim

Q1) Recently, the oldest known flint tools were discovered in Tunel Wielki cave. It is in which of the
A. Poland B. Ukraine
C. Russia D. Sweden
Answer: A. Poland
Q2) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to include India in the Asia Energy Transition Initiative
(AETI)?
A. China B. South Korea
C. Japan D. France
Answer: C. Japan
Q3) Recently, India has scored (74.4) above the regional average (South Asia – 63.7) in the “Women, Business and the
Law” 2023 report. It is released by which of the following organizations?
C. NITI Aayog D. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Q4) Recently, fossils of the oldest known insect and the world’s first plant pollinators called
“tillyardembiid” have been discovered in which of the following countries?
C. Chile D. Russia
Answer: D. Russia
Q5) Recently, Keeladi museum has been inaugurate in which of the following states?
Q6) According to the recently released National Statistical Office (NSO) data, what is India’s per capita income in
nominal terms in 2022-23?
A. Rs. 86,647 B. Rs. 1,72,000
C. Rs. 98,118 D. Rs. 1,51,000
Answer: B. Rs. 1,72,000

Q7) Recently, which of the following countries has announced for the first time the discovery of a large deposit of lithium
(8.5 million tons)?
A. Iran B. Afghanistan
C. Turkmenistan D. Pakistan
Answer: A. Iran
More Information
● Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a constituent unit of the Department
Atomic Energy (DAE) in India, preliminary surveys have shown presence of Lithium resources of 1,600 tones
(inferred category) in Marlagalla area, Mandya district, Karnataka.
● Recently, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has found 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves for the first
time in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir
Q8) Recently, which of the following Indian Navy ships participated in the
International Maritime Exercise/ Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23), which was
held in the Gulf region?
A. INS Sahyadri B. INS Vela
C. INS Trikand D. INS Magar
Answer: C. INS Trikand

Q9) Recently, a hidden corridor, 9 m long and roughly 2 m wide, has been unearthed by scientists in the Great Pyramid of
Giza. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Egypt B. Israel
C. Libya D. Turkiye
Answer: A. Egypt
Q10) Currently, Ozempic drug is facing global shortages. It is used for treating which of the following diseases?
A. Malaria B. Dengue
C. Type 2 Diabetes D. Alzheimer's
Answer: C. Type 2 Diabetes
Q11) The International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness is observed on which of the following
days every year?
Answer: A. 5th March
Q12) Recently, which of the following Indian private company has supplied fully indigenised fuze YDB-60 for
underwater anti-submarine warfare (ASW) rocket RGB-60?
A. Adani Aero Defense System and Technologies B. Economic Explosives Limited
C. Centum Electronics D. Bharat Forge
Answer: B. Economic Explosives Limited
Q13) Recently, the Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) investment fund has completed
over 20,000 homes. SWAMIH Fund is managed by which of the following companies?
A. Blume Ventures B. Zodius Capital
C. Artha India Venture Fund D. SBICAP Ventures Limited
Answer: D. SBICAP Ventures Limited
Q14) Recently, for the year 2023, more than 60 emerging researchers have been awarded the fellowship under the AIRS
Fellowship Program. It is a bilateral program between India and which of the following countries?
A. Australia B. Austria
C. Sweden D. USA
Q15) Recently, which of the following ministries has mandated that all gold jewellery and artefacts will have to carry a
Hallmark Unique Identification Number (HUID)?
A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry B. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
C. Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer D. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Answer: C. Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

Q16) Recently, after 89 years, “Jerdon’s narrow-mouthed frog” (Uperodon montanus) have
been rediscovered in which of the following regions?
A. Eastern Ghats B. North East Region
C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands D. Western Ghats
Answer: D. Western Ghats
Q17) Recently, new species “Phyllurus fimbriatus” has been discovered on

Scawfell island in Queensland, Australia. It belongs to which of the following
species?
A. Snake B. Fish
C. Gecko D. Bird
Answer: C. Gecko
Q18) Recently, novelist and short story writer Sasthipada Chattopadhyay has passed away. He was related to which of the
following languages?
A. Assamese B. Bengali
C. Hindi D. Marathi
Answer: B. Bengali

Q1) Recently, the Ministry of Education in collaboration with which of the following institutions has
launched a platform, “SATHEE” (Self-Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams)?
A. IIT, Madras B. IIT, Bombay
C. IIT, Kanpur D. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Answer: C. IIT, Kanpur
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has appointed as the 28th Controller General of Accounts (CGA)?
A. S.S. Dubey B. Hemant Jain
C. Richa Sharma D. Srishti Jain
Answer: A. S.S. Dubey
Q3) Recently, BSE Limited and which of the following organizations has launched a new programme, “FinEMPOWER”?
A. UN Women B. NITI Aayog
C. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) D. National Commission for Women (NCW)
Answer: A. UN Women
Q4) Recently, Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf al-Sabah has been appointed as the Prime Minister of which of the following
countries?
A. Qatar B. Kuwait
Answer: B. Kuwait
Q5) Recently, which of the following airports in India has been ranked among the cleanest airports in Asia-Pacific by the
Airport Council International (ACI)?
A. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai B. Chennai International Airport
C. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad D. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
Answer: D. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

Q6) International Women’s Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Answer: C. 8th March
● Theme: “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”
Q7) Recently, which of the following states has announced to launch “Family Doctor” scheme?
C. Rajasthan D. Andhra Pradesh
Q8) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the 2022 “BBC Indian Sportswoman of The Year”?
A. Mirabai Chanu B. Bhavina Patel
C. Pritam Siwach D. Nitu Ghanghas
Answer: A. Mirabai Chanu
○ BBC Para Sportswoman of the Year 2022: Bhavina Patel
○ BBC Lifetime Achievement Award 2022: Pritam Siwach
○ BBC Emerging Player of the Year 2022: Nitu Ghanghas
○ BBC Changemaker of the Year Award: Lovely Choubey, Rupa Rani Tirkey, Pinki and Nayanmoni
Saikia
Q9) Recently, which of the following states has exempted road tax and registration fee for all kinds of new Electric
Vehicles (EVs) purchased?
A. Bihar B. Rajasthan
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu
Q10) Recently, Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has released the book “India’s Vaccine
Growth Story – From Cowpox to Vaccine Maitri”. Who amongst the following is the author of the
book?
A. Vaibhav Bajaj B. Raj Kumar Jalan
C. S. Sridhar D. Sajjan Singh Yadav
Answer: D. Sajjan Singh Yadav
Q11) Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has received the third regiment of the S-400 `Triumf’ air
defence missile system from which of the following countries?
A. Russia B. USA
C. Israel D. France
Answer: A. Russia

Q12) Recently, the Indian Navy has successfully test-fired the ship-launched version of
BrahMos supersonic missile with an indigenous seeker and booster. BrahMos Aerospace
Pvt Ltd is a joint venture between India and which of the following countries?
A. USA B. France
C. Russia D. South Korea
Answer: C. Russia
Q13) Recently, a special cover of the Department of Posts “Go Green, Go Organic” has been released for which of the
following states?
A. Karnataka B. Sikkim
Answer: B. Sikkim
Q14) Recently, which of the following companies has commissioned its 5,000 MW green energy corridor project
“Lakadia-Vadodara Transmission Project Limited” in Gujarat?
A. Sterlite Power B. ReNew Power
C. Tata Power D. NTPC Limited
Answer: A. Sterlite Power
Q15) Recently, 36 women WASH Champions were conferred with the “Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023” by the
President Droupadi Murmu. It was organized by which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Jal Shakti B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
C. Ministry of Rural Development D. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Answer: A. Ministry of Jal Shakti
Q16) Recently, Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has launched the “Yuva Utsava-India@2047”. It is being organized
by which of the following organizations?
A. National Cadet Corps (NCC) B. Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS)
C. Teach For India D. Sports Authority of India (SAI)
Answer: B. Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS)
● The theme for the Yuva Utsav is Panch Pran

○ Goal of developed India,
○ To remove any trace of slavery or colonial mindset,
○ Take pride in our heritage and legacy,
○ Unity and solidarity, and
○ Sense of duty among citizens.
Q17) Recently, which of the following organizations/ministries has launched a mission “Har Payment Digital”?
A. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) D. NITI Aayog
● Theme: Digital Payment Apnao, Auron ko bhi Sikhao” (Adopt digital payments and Also teach others).
Q18) Recently, Indian Railways has collaborated with which of the following organizations for live tracking of trains
under Real Time Train Information System (RTIS) project?
A. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) B. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
C. Larsen and Toubro (L&T) D. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Answer: D. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Q1) Recently, which of the following Indian companies has signed a MoU with TotalEnergies for
exploration of deep-water blocks?
C. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) D. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
Answer: C. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) to command
a missile squadron in the Western sector facing Pakistan?
A. Shaliza Dhami B. Bhawana Kanth
C. Mohana Singh Jitarwal D. Avani Chaturvedi
Answer: A. Shaliza Dhami
Q3) Recently, which of the following organizations/ministries has launched the “75 Digital Villages” programme?
A. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) D. Ministry of Finance
Q4) Recently, which of the following companies has announced a partnership with Microsoft’s quantum cloud computing
service, Azure Quantum?
A. Infosys B. Wipro
C. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) D. HCL Technologies
Answer: D. HCL Technologies
Q5) Recently, Salhoutuono Kruse has been sworn in as the first woman minister of which of the following states?
A. Meghalaya B. Tripura
C. Mizoram D. Nagaland
Answer: D. Nagaland
○ Neiphiu Rio has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Nagaland for a record fifth term in Kohima
○ Hekani Jakhalu and Salhoutuonuo Kruss created history in Nagaland by becoming the first two
women to win the Assembly polls
Q6) Recently, which of the following states has announced the launch of Mukhyamantri Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Uttarakhand
C. Punjab D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B. Uttarakhand
Q7) Recently, Andhra Pradesh government has signed a MoU with which of the following companies for industrial
development, financial Inclusion, public health, cyber security and prevention of financial Frauds?
A. Google Pay B. Amazon
C. Paytm D. Flipkart

Answer: C. Paytm
Q8) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 3rd Session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
(NPDRR) in which of the following cities?
C. Hyderabad D. Chennai
● Theme: Building Local Resilience in a Changing Climate
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following (Indian American) has become the first justice of a district court (Iyer District
Court) in the US state of Massachusetts?
A. Vidya Vox B. Tejal Mehta
C. Suman Datta D. Ashok Das
Answer: B. Tejal Mehta
Q10) Recently, the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, has signed a MoU with the Public Service
Commission (PSC) of which of the following countries to assist in conducting various examinations?
C. Mauritius D. Bangladesh
Answer: C. Mauritius
Q11) Recently, Sir David Alan Chipperfield have been awarded the Pritzker Prize 2023. Pritzker Prize is related to which
of the following?
A. Space Science B. Architecture
C. Physics D. Economics
Answer: B. Architecture
Q12) Recently, who amongst the following has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya?
A. Conrad K Sangma B. Prestone Tynsong
C. Sniawbhalang Dhar D. Bernard N Marak
Answer: A. Conrad K Sangma
Q13) Recently, the 23rd Commonwealth Law Conference 2023 was inaugurated in which of the following states?
A. Goa B. Gujarat
Answer: A. Goa
● Theme: Commonwealth Lawyers – Common Challenges in uncommon times
Q14) Recently, member state of which of the following organizations have agreed on the first legally binding
international treaty to protect the high seas?
A. Group of 20 (G-20) B. United Nations (UN)
C. European Union (EU) D. Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Answer: B. United Nations (UN)

Q15) Recently, which of the following states has announced that it is setting up virtual traffic courts under the “One
Nation, One Challan” initiative?
A. Karnataka B. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C. Gujarat
Q16) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched a special marketing campaign called “Millets
Giveaway”?
A. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export B. NITI Aayog
Development Authority (APEDA)
C. Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) D. Food Corporation of India (FCI)
Answer: C. Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC)
Q17) Recently, the Indian Army has submitted a proposal to acquire Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS). It
has been developed and designed by which of the following organizations?
A. Saab B. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
C. BAE System India D. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
Q18) Recently, No Smoking Day 2023 was observed on which of the following days
(second Wednesday of march every year)?
● Theme: Stopping smoking improves your brain health

Q1) Recently, Yellowstone National Park celebrated its 151st anniversary. It is in which of the
A. New Zealand B. Australia
C. France D. USA
Answer: D. USA
Q2) What is the name of the official mascot of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023?
A. Shakti B. Durga
C. Laxmi D. Vidya
Answer: A. Shakti
Q3) Recently, which of the following countries has opened military service to women for the first time in 25 years?
A. Panama B. Colombia
C. Peru D. Brazil
Answer: B. Colombia
Q4) Which of the following organizations/ministries will host the 3rd International Conference on the theme “Inclusive
Elections and Elections Integrity”?
A. Ministry of Law and Justice B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
C. Election Commission of India (ECI) D. NITI Aayog
Answer: C. Election Commission of India (ECI)
Q5) Recently, which of the following countries has proposed to launch International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) with
guaranteed funding of $100 million over 5 years?
A. Namibia B. South Africa
C. India D. Nigeria
Answer: C. India
Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian American to be appointed as the Judge of the
Manhattan Federal District Court of New York?
A. Arun Subramanian B. Medha Yodh
C. Mallika Dutt D. Prerna Lal
Answer: A. Arun Subramanian
Q7) Recently, which of the following companies has won an order for two ACH160 helicopters in India?
A. Boeing B. Lockheed Martin
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) D. Airbus
Answer: D. Airbus
Q8) Recently, India has announced to supply 20,000 MT of wheat assistance to which of the following countries?
A. Turkiye B. Afghanistan
C. Myanmar D. Libya

Q9) Recently, the Union home ministry has approved a proposal for signing of a MoU between India's Narcotics Control
Bureau (NCB) and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of which of the following countries?
A. Myanmar B. Iran
C. Nigeria D. Colombia
Answer: C. Nigeria
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tripura?
A. Manik Saha B. Ratan Lal Nath
C. Tinku Roy D. Santana Chakma
Answer: A. Manik Saha
Q11) World Kidney Day 2023 was observed on which of the following days (second Thursday of March every year)?
th
● Theme: Kidney Health for All – Preparing for the unexpected, supporting the vulnerable
Q12) Recently, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has been sworn in as the prime minister of which of the
A. Bahrain B. Egypt
C. Qatar D. Oman
Answer: C. Qatar
Q13) Recently, which of the following countries has announced the opening of a military base “Camp Viking” in
Norway?
A. USA B. France
C. Germany D. United Kingdom (UK)
Q14) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the Lifetime achievement award at the 8th National
Photography awards?
A. Sasi Kumar Ramachandran B. Arun Saha
C. Sipra Das D. Manish Kumar Chauhan
Answer: C. Sipra Das
Q15) Recently, which of the following space agencies has successfully carried out the controlled Re-Entry experiment for
the decommissioned Megha-Tropiques-1 (MT-1) Satellite?
C. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) D. European Space Agency
Answer: A. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Q16) Recently, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan MoU was signed between Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and
A. Art of Living B. Isha Foundation
C. Arya Samaj D. Brahma Kumaris, Mount Abu
Answer: D. Brahma Kumaris, Mount Abu
Q17) Recently, the 5th ASEAN-India Business Summit 2023 was held in which of the following cities?
A. Bangkok B. New Delhi
C. Kuala Lumpur D. Hanoi
Answer: C. Kuala Lumpur
Q18) Recently, the military of which of the following countries has unveiled a "Kill Web" concept amid rising nuclear
tensions from the neighbouring country?
A. Ukraine B. South Korea
C. Taiwan D. India

Q1) Yaoshang festival is celebrated in which of the following states every year?
A. Sikkim B. Manipur
C. Assam D. Nagaland
Answer: B. Manipur
Q2) The International Day of Women Judges is celebrated every year on which of the following days every year?
● Campaign: Women in Justice, Women for Justice
Q3) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first woman officer to take over command of an independent
Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) workshop in the Eastern Ladakh sector with China?
A. Lt Col Mitali Madhumita B. Lt Col Sophia Qureshi
C. Lieutenant Ganeve Lalji D. Colonel Geeta Rana
Answer: D. Colonel Geeta Rana
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has been elected as the new president of Nepal?
A. Ram Chandra Paudel B. Bidya Devi Bhandari
C. Subhash Chandra Nembang D. Sher Bahadur Deuba
Answer: A. Ram Chandra Paudel
Q5) Recently, Biju Patnaik’s renovated Douglas DC-3 ‘Dakota’ aircraft has been unveiled for public viewing at the
Bhubaneswar airport. Biju Patnaik was the former Chief minister of which of the following states?
Answer: A. Odisha
Q6) Recently, NISAR earth observation satellite has been handed over to Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
NISAR has been jointly developed by ISRO and which of the following space agencies?
A. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
C. European Space Agency D. ROSCOSMOS
Q7) Recently, which of the following states has launched a new health programme for women “Arogya Mahila”?
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Maharashtra
C. Telangana D. Madhya Pradesh

Q8) Recently, Bhumchu Festival was celebrated at Tashiding Monastery. It is in which of the following states/union
territories?
A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Ladakh
C. Sikkim D. Assam
Answer: C. Sikkim
Q9) Recently, General Rawat Young Defence Officers’ Exchange Programme was held between India and which of the
A. Australia B. Russia
C. France D. USA
Q10) Recently, the Indian contingent finished with 8 medals (3 silver and 5 Bronze) at the 74th Strandja Memorial
International Boxing Tournament 2023. It was held in which of the following countries?
A. Romania B. Uzbekistan
C. Turkmenistan D. Bulgaria
Answer: D. Bulgaria
Q11) Recently, the 18th meeting of the chief justices of the Supreme Courts of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
(SCO) member states was inaugurated in which of the following cities?
C. Kolkata D. Mumbai
Q12) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a MoU with Kerala Electrical & Allied Engineering (KEL)
for joint research and development of a lightweight bailey bridge?
C. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited D. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)
Answer: D. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)
Q13) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to buy communications equipment maker Mimosa
Networks for USD 60 million?
A. Radisys Corporation (Jio Platforms) B. Bharati Airtel
C. Vodafone Idea D. BSNL
Answer: A. Radisys Corporation (Jio Platforms)
Q14) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a MoU with the National Institute of Technology Karnataka
(NITK Surathkal) for co-operation in R&D for the development of emerging technologies?
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) D. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Q15) Recently, the operational level exercise TROPEX 2023 culminated in the Arabian Sea. It was organized by the navy
of which of the following countries?
C. USA D. China

Answer: B. India
Q16) Recently, the 54th Raising day of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was celebrated on which of the
following days?
Q17) Recently, India’s Ministry of Tourism has won the Golden & Silver Star at The International ‘Golden City Gate
Tourism Awards 2023’ at ITB, Berlin 2023. It was held in which of the following countries?
A. Italy B. France
C. Austria D. Germany
Answer: D. Germany
Q18) Recently, “Mimeusemia ceylonica” has been spotted for the first time in India in
the Kalakkad–Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR), Tamil Nadu. It belongs to which
A. Moth B. Butterfly
C. Bird D. Frog
Answer: A. Moth
Obituaries
● Actor-writer-director Satish Kaushik has passed away at the age of 66.
○ The actor was born on April 13, 1956.
○ His breakout role was that of the character Calendar in Shekhar Kapur's Mr India.
○ An alumnus of the National School of Drama and the Film and Television Institute of India, he had
also made an impact with early releases like Jaane Bhi Do Yaro, Mandi and Woh 7 Din.
● Former Indian international goalkeeper Kuppuswami Sampath, who was part of the bronze medal winning team
at the 1970 Asian Games in Bangkok, has passed away. He was 76.

Q1) Recently, Tata Advanced Systems Limited has signed an agreement with which of the following
companies for implementation of fighter wing production in Hyderabad?
A. Saab B. Lockheed Martin
C. Boeing D. Airbus
Answer: B. Lockheed Martin
Q2) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed a MoU on establishing semiconductor supply chain
and innovation partnership?
A. Australia B. Taiwan
C. USA D. Japan
Answer: C. USA
Q3) The second edition of “World Food India-2023” will be organized in which of the following cities?
C. Ahmedabad D. Bhopal
Q4) Who amongst the following is the author of the recently released book
“Mundaka Upanishad: The Bridge to Immortality”?
A. Jagdeep Dhankar B. Amish Tripathi
C. Devdutt Pattanaik D. Dr Karan Singh
Answer: D. Dr Karan Singh
Q5) Recently, the Ministry of Defence has signed a deal with which of the following
companies to procure six Dornier-228 aircraft?
A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) B. Boeing
C. Dassault Aviation D. Lockheed Martin
Answer: A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Q6) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed an audio-visual co-production agreement?
A. South Africa B. Argentina
C. Australia D. Singapore
Q7) Recently, which of the following has organized the Khelo India Dus Ka Dum event on the occasion of the
International Women’s Day 2023 (8th MARCH)?
A. Indian Olympic Association (IAO) B. All India Football Federation (AIFF)
C. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) D. Athletics Federation of India
Answer: C. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS)

Q8) Recently, the first edition of the Women Icons Leading Swacchata (WINS) awards 2023 was launched by which of
A. Ministry of Rural Development B. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer: D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Q9) Recently, Boeing has selected which of the following companies to carry out conversion of
Boeing 737 passenger aircraft into freighters?
A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) B. GMR Aero Technic
C. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) D. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Answer: B. GMR Aero Technic
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has been elected as the president of China?
A. Li Qiang B. Han Zheng
C. Xi Jinping D. Zhao Leji
Answer: C. Xi Jinping
Q11) Recently, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the re-appointment of who amongst the following as Managing
Director & CEO of the IndusInd Bank?
A. Sumant Kathpalia B. Rohit Jawa
C. B Gopkumar D. Amitabh Chaudhary
Answer: A. Sumant Kathpalia
Important Appointments
● Rohit Jawa has been named as the new managing director and CEO of Hindustan Unilever with effect
○ He will be a whole-time director of the company from April 1, up to June 26, 2023.
● B Gopkumar, the managing director and CEO of Axis Securities, has been named the new CEO of of Axis
Mutual Fund
Q12) Recently, which of the following states has created a world record for the maximum number of essays written on a
single person “Lachit Borphukan”?
C. Mizoram D. Sikkim
Answer: B. Assam
Q13) Recently, two persons have died in India of influenza caused by the H3N2. H3N2 is a type of which of the
following?
A. Virus B. Bacteria
C. Protozoa D. Fungi
Answer: A. Virus
Q14) Recently, which of the following states has announced to establish a Pattaya Mission to tackle land record issues in
the state?
C. Tamil Nadu D. Goa

Answer: A. Kerala
Q15) India’s biggest youth summit “National Youth Conclave” 2023 will be held in which of the following cities?
C. Jaipur D. New Delhi
Q16) Recently, Reliance Life Sciences Pvt Ltd has received a licence from which of the following institutions for a gene
therapy method to treat a variety of genetic eye ailments?
C. IIT, Kanpur D. Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru
Answer: C. IIT, Kanpur
Q17) The IBA Women’s World Championships 2023 will be held in New Delhi. What is the name of
the official mascot of the event?
A. Shera B. Shakti
C. Durga D. Veera
Answer: D. Veera
Q18) Recently, which of the following banks has signed a MoU with Central Warehousing Corporation
to facilitate financing under e-NWR (Electronic Negotiable Warehousing Receipt)?
C. Punjab National Bank (PNB) D. Bank of Baroda (BoB)
Answer: C. Punjab National Bank (PNB)

Q1) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the High-Price Day Ahead Market and
Surplus Power Portal (PUShP)?
A. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) B. Ministry of Power
C. Ministry of Finance D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: B. Ministry of Power
Q2) Recently, planned launch of world’s first 3D-printed rocket “Terran 1” has been called off. It has been developed by
which of the following companies?
A. Agnikul Cosmos B. Skyroot Aerospace
C. Relativity Space D. Pixxel
Answer: C. Relativity Space
Q3) Recently, which of the following countries has unveiled its new capital city “Nusantara”?
A. Malaysia B. Indonesia
C. Philippines D. Laos
Answer: B. Indonesia
Q4) What is the name of the longest-lived tropical cyclone on record, which has recently affected Mozambique?
A. Cyclone Cindy B. Cyclone Don
C. Cyclone Emily D. Cyclone Freddy
Answer: D. Cyclone Freddy
Q5) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme?
A. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship B. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
C. Ministry of Finance D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
Answer: B. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Q6) Recently, Iran and which of the following countries has signed a agreement to restore diplomatic ties?
A. Saudi Arabia B. USA
C. Israel D. UAE

Q7) Recently, a new initiative called “Beggar Free City” has been launched in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Pune
C. Mumbai D. Nagpur
Answer: D. Nagpur
Q8) “Hindu Rate of Growth”, recently seen in news, was first used by who amongst the following in 1978?
A. Amartya Sen B. Manmohan Singh
C. Raj Krishna D. C. Rangarajan
Answer: C. Raj Krishna
Q9) India’s first electric pilgrimage corridor is being developed in which of the following states?
C. Uttarakhand D. Odisha
Q10) 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
Q11) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the interim chairman of Life
Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)?
A. Bishnu Charan Patnaik B. Ipe Mini
C. Siddhartha Mohanty D. Raj Kumar
Answer: C. Siddhartha Mohanty
Q12) Recently, a parliamentary delegation from India attended the 146th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union
(IPU). It was held in which of the following countries?
A. Qatar B. United Kingdom (UK)
C. Saudi Arabia D. Bahrain
Answer: D. Bahrain
Q13) Recently, 10 percent reservation has been announced in which of the following forces recruitment for the Ex
Agniveers?
A. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) B. Border Security Force (BSF)
C. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) D. National Security Guard (NSG)
Answer: B. Border Security Force (BSF)
Q14) Recently, who amongst the following has been named as the new premier of China?
A. Li Qiang B. Li Keqiang
C. Zhao Leji D. Li Xi
Answer: A. Li Qiang

Q15) Recently, the Indian army has successfully tested the prototype version of the
PALM-400. It is a type of which of the following?
A. Anti-Tank Missile B. Sniper Rifle
C. Intercontinental Ballistic Missile D. Drone Attack System
Answer: D. Drone Attack System
Q16) Who amongst the following is the head of the Expert committee which has been recently formed by the Supreme
Court to investigate the regulatory failure with respect to Adani Group companies?
A. K V Kamath B. Abhay Manohar Sapre
C. O P Bhatt D. Nandan Nilekani
Answer: B. Abhay Manohar Sapre
Q17) Recently, which of the following has become the first Metro in the country to
accept Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)?
A. Delhi Metro B. Kochi Metro
C. Mumbai Metro D. Kolkata Metro
Answer: B. Kochi Metro
Q18) Recently, Hypersonic Kinzhal missiles has been fired by which of the following countries?
A. Russia B. North Korea
C. Iran D. Ukraine
Answer: A. Russia

Q1) Recently, “The Elephant Whisperers” has won Best Documentary Short Film at the 95th Academy
Awards 2023 (Oscars). It was shot inside which of the following national parks?
A. Mukurthi National Park B. Bandipur National Park
C. Mudumalai National Park D. Guindy National Park
Answer: C. Mudumalai National Park
Q2) Recently, which of the following has won the Best Original Song award at the 95th Academy Awards 2023 (Oscars)?
A. Naatu Naatu (RRR) B. Hold My Hand (Top Gun: Maverick)
C. Lift Me Up (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) D. Applause (Tell it Like A Woman)
Answer: A. Naatu Naatu (RRR)
● 95th Academy Awards 2023 (Oscars): Winners

○ Best Picture: Everything Everywhere All At Once
○ Best Actress: Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once)
○ Best Actor: Brendan Fraser (The Whale)
○ Best Director: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Schienert (Everything Everywhere All at Once)
○ Best Original Song: “Naatu Naatu” (RRR)
○ Best Sound: Top Gun: Maverick
○ Best Animated Feature Film: Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’
○ Best Documentary Feature Film: ‘Navalny’
○ Best Documentary Short Film: ‘The Elephant Whisperers’
Q3) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the world's longest railway platform of 1.5 kilometres at Sri Siddhaarooda
railway station. It is in which of the following states?
Q4) Recently, which of the following organizations has introduced the Global Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Infrastructure?
A. Inter Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) B. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
C. International Energy Agency (IEA) D. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Answer: D. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Q5) Recently, which of the following has created the Guinness Book of World Records as the World’s largest seated
Hockey stadium?
A. Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi B. Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium, Rourkela
C. Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar D. Aishbagh Stadium, Bhopal
Answer: B. Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium, Rourkela
Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has been selected for the 32nd Vyas Samman, 2022 for the
2018 satirical novel, “Pagalkhana” (mental asylum)?
A. Chitra Mudgal B. Dr Gyan Chaturvedi
C. Mata Kalia D. Nasira Sharma

Answer: B. Dr Gyan Chaturvedi
Q7) Recently, which of the following Indian Ships participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with the
French Navy?
A. INS Sahyadri B. INS Shivalik
C. INS Vagir D. INS Satpura
Answer: A. INS Sahyadri
Q8) Recently, the Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has inaugurated the “Vote Fest 2023” in which of the
following cities?
A. Bhopal B. New Delhi
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has chaired the sixth meeting of the National Startup Advisory Council
(NSAC) in New Delhi?
A. Nirmala Sitharaman B. Nitin Gadkari
C. Piyush Goyal D. Narendra Modi
Answer: C. Piyush Goyal
Q10) Recently, the IBSA Foreign Ministers meeting was held in New Delhi. IBSA is a tripartite forum between India,
Brazil and which of the following countries?
A. Saudi Arabia B. Serbia
C. Seychelles D. South Africa
Q11) Chitwan National Park, recently seen in news, is in which of the following countries?
C. Bhutan D. Sri Lanka
Answer: B. Nepal
Q12) Recently, which of the following ministries, through a gazette notification, has brought Virtual Digital Assets
(VDA) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002?
A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
Answer: A. Ministry of Finance
Q13) Recently, a tiger and tigress were reintroduced in the Madhav National Park (MNP). It is in which of the following
states?

Q14) Recently, which of the following states has announced to implement the “Livelihoods Cluster Development”
initiative under “Mukhya Mantri Janajati Jeebika Mission”?
Answer: D. Odisha
Q15) Recently, which of the following forces has conducted the “Exercise Chetak Chaukas”?
A. Indian Navy B. Indian Air Force
C. Indian Army D. Border Security Force (BSF)
Answer: C. Indian Army
Q16) Recently, which of the following US based bank has collapsed, making it the largest bank to fail since the 2008
financial crisis?
A. JPMorgan Chase B. Silicon Valley bank (SVB)
C. Bank of America D. Citigroup
Answer: B. Silicon Valley bank (SVB)
Q17) Recently, National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) has released the Landslide Atlas of India. National Remote
Sensing Centre comes under which of the following organizations?
A. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) B. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
C. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research D. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Q18) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “Bipin: The Man Behind the
Uniform”?
A. Shiv Aroor B. Sushant Singh
C. Harbaksh Singh D. Rachna Bisht Rawat
Answer: D. Rachna Bisht Rawat

Q1) Recently, for the first time, Oxygen-18 was detected in Earth’s mesosphere and lower
thermosphere using the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). SOFIA is a joint
project between National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and which of the following space agencies?
A. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) B. Italian Space Agency
C. German Aerospace Centre D. Canadian Space Agency
Answer: C. German Aerospace Centre
Q2) Recently, the “Re(ad)dress: Return of Treasures” Exhibition was held in which of
C. Chennai D. Bhopal
Q3) Sigur Plateau, recently seen in news, is in which of the following states?
Q4) Recently, “Pheromosa” has been discovered in Singapore. It belongs to which of the
following species?
A. Wasp B. Moth
C. Butterfly D. Cockroach
Answer: D. Cockroach
Q5) The International Day of Action for Rivers is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Rights of Rivers
Q6) Recently, which of the following companies has launched an “All Women Production Line” at its Hosur plant in
Tamil Nadu?
A. Ola Electric B. Ashok Leyland
C. Tata Motors D. Honda Motors India
Answer: B. Ashok Leyland
Q7) Recently, IDFC Mutual Fund has rebranded itself as which of the following?
A. Bandhan Mutual Fund B. GIC Mutual Fund
C. ChrysCapital Mutual Fund D. Nippon India Mutual Fund
Answer: A. Bandhan Mutual Fund

Q8) Recently, Mount Merapi volcano has erupted. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Italy B. South Korea
C. Japan D. Indonesia
Q9) Recently, which of the following is the first state in the country to start “Resham Keet Bima” scheme for
sericulturists?
A. Uttarakhand B. Assam
C. Karnataka D. Himachal Pradesh
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first female Vande Bharat Express loco pilot?
A. Aparna Yadav B. Sapna Kumari
C. Surekha Yadav D. Drishti Sharma
Answer: C. Surekha Yadav
Q11) Recently, the third edition of the multilateral exercise La Perouse was held in the Indian Ocean Region. It was
conducted by the naval force of which of the following countries?
A. India B. USA
C. France D. United Kingdom (UK)
Answer: C. France
Q12) According to the latest report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
(SIPRI), which of the following countries is the world’s largest arms importer from 2018 to
2022?
A. India B. Saudi Arabia
C. Qatar D. Australia
Answer: A. India
Q13) World Rotaract Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
th
● Theme: “Create Hope in the World”.
Q14) Recently, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has unveiled methanol-run buses in which of the following cities?
Q15) Recently, it was informed that Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden, Asia’s largest Tulip Garden, will be opened for the
tourists. It is in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Ladakh B. Himachal Pradesh

Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the first chairman of the Bharat Web3 Association
(BWA)?
A. Nandan Nilekani B. Sandeep Nailwal
C. Jayanti Kanani D. Dilip Chenoy
Answer: D. Dilip Chenoy
More Appointments
● Tech Mahindra has announced the appointment of Mohit Joshi, the former president of Infosys, as its managing
director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) designate
Q17) Recently, AUKUS countries have unveiled plan to create a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. AUKUS is a
trilateral security partnership between which of the following countries?
A. India-Australia-Japan B. India-Japan-UK
C. India-USA-UK D. USA-UK-Australia
Answer: D. USA-UK-Australia
Q18) Recently, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and which of the following space agencies has
partnered to jointly build and launch the Multi-Angle Imager for Aerosols (MAIA) missions?
A. Italian Space Agency B. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
C. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) D. SpaceX
Answer: A. Italian Space Agency
Obituaries
● Nobel-winning Japanese novelist Kenzaburo Oe, known for his books on pacifism and his disabled son, has
passed away aged 88.
○ In 1994, Oe became the second Japanese author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, after Kawabata
Yasunari.
● Pat McCormick, who became the first diver to sweep the 3-meter and 10-meter events at consecutive Olympics,
has passed away. She was 92.
○ She is a 4-time Olympic diving champion

Q1) Recently, the 13th edition of the “Exercise Bold Kurukshetra” 2023 was held between India and
A. Singapore B. Indonesia
C. Malaysia D. Nepal
Q2) World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
th
● Theme: ‘Empowering Consumers Through Clean Energy Transitions.’
Q3) Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted an ‘Infrastructure Finance Company (IFC)’ status to which of
the following government companies?
A. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) B. Engineers India Limited
C. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) D. IRCON International
Answer: C. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has assumed the additional charge as Chairman-Cum-Managing Director of
NMDC Limited?
A. Dilip Kumar Mohanty B. Amitava Mukherjee
C. Vishwanath Suresh D. Sukriti Likhi
Answer: B. Amitava Mukherjee
Q5) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched the “ATL Sarthi”?
C. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) D. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Answer: B. NITI Aayog
Q6) Recently, the first international conference of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on “Shared Buddhist
Heritage” was held in which of the following cities?
A. Bodh Gaya B. Varanasi
Q7) Recently, INS Dronacharya, the Gunnery School of the Indian Navy, has been awarded the prestigious President's
Colour. It is located in which of the following states?
C. Goa D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A. Kerala

Q8) Recently, the 3rd Divya Kala Mela 2023 was inaugurated in Bhopal. It is organized by which of the following union
ministries?
A. Ministry of Culture B. Ministry of Tourism
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer: D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the India's ambassador for “She Changes Climate”?
A. Ruby Pashankar B. Pooja Misal
C. Sheetal Ranka D. Shreya Ghodawat
Answer: D. Shreya Ghodawat
Q10) “Doha Political Declaration”, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?
A. Least Developed Countries (LDCs) B. Russia-Ukraine Conflict
C. Human Rights in Afghanistan D. Israel-Palestine Issue
Answer: A. Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Q11) Recently, the Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for Normal Refit of INS Sindhukirti Submarine with which
of the following companies?
A. Cochin Shipyard Limited B. Hindustan Shipyard Limited
C. The Shipping Corporation of India Limited D. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Answer: B. Hindustan Shipyard Limited
Q12) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to buy Seagen (biotech drug developer) for USD 43
billion?
A. Pfizer B. Moderna
C. Serum Institute of India (SII) D. Novartis
Answer: A. Pfizer
Q13) International Day of Mathematics or Pi Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Mathematics for Everyone
Q14) Recently, Tablesh Pandey and M. Jagannath have been appointed as the managing directors of the Life Insurance
Company (LIC) of India. There are total how many MDs in LIC?
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Answer: D. 4
Q15) Recently, Ashleigh Gardner have won the Women's ICC Player of the Month for February 2023. She is from which
A. England B. New Zealand
C. Australia D. South Africa

Q16) According to the recently released IQAir’s 2022 World Air Quality Report, which of the following is the most
polluted city in the world?
A. Lahore, Pakistan B. Hotan, China
C. Bhiwadi (Rajasthan), India D. Delhi, India
Answer: A. Lahore, Pakistan
Q17) Recently, the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) has approved the new Center of
Excellence (CoE) for Kamlam (Dragon Fruit) in which of the following states?
C. Gujarat D. Goa
1. CoE for Kamlam (Dragon Fruit) in Bengaluru

2. CoE for Mango and Vegetables in Jajpur, Odisha
3. CoE for Vegetables and Flowers in South Goa
Q18) Recently, which of the following countries has inaugurated the “Greensand” project to store carbon dioxide,
becoming the first country in the world to bury CO2 imported from abroad?
A. Norway B. Sweden
C. Denmark D. Germany
Answer: C. Denmark

Q1) Recently, the United States of America has recognised the McMahon Line as the international
boundary between China and which of the following Indian states/union territories?
Q2) Recently, it was informed that India's first Behavioural lab will be set up in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Gurugram
C. Bengaluru D. Jaipur
Answer: D. Jaipur
Q3) Recently, who amongst the following has been named Governor of the Year by the Central Banking Awards 2023?
A. Andrew Bailey B. Jerome H. Powell
C. Christine Lagarde D. Shaktikanta Das
Answer: D. Shaktikanta Das
Q4) National Vaccination Day (National Immunisation Day) is observed on which of the following days every year?
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been selected for the Saraswati Samman 2022 for
her book “Surya Vamsam”?
A. Sivasankari B. Ramanichandran
C. Parameswari D. Suhasini
Answer: A. Sivasankari
Q6) Recently, which of the following countries has become the first African country to have a
facility for manufacturing messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines?
A. South Africa B. Nigeria
C. Malawi D. Rwanda
Answer: D. Rwanda

Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory &
Development Authority (PFRDA)?
A. Deepak Mohanty B. Mamta Shankar
C. Pramod Kumar Singh D. Priyanka Gupta
Answer: A. Deepak Mohanty
Q8) Recently, the 10th edition of joint exercise “Khanjar” 2023 was held between India and which of the following
countries?
A. Turkmenistan B. Kyrgyzstan
C. Armenia D. Iran
Answer: B. Kyrgyzstan
Q9) Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has signed a MoU with which of the following central banks for
cooperation and innovation in financial products and services?
A. Bank of England B. Federal Reserve System
C. Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) D. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
Answer: C. Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE)
Q10) According to the recent data provided by the Ministry of Education, which of the following states has the lowest
literacy rate in India?
A. Bihar B. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: A. Bihar
Q11) Recently, which of the following states has approved to give 10 percent horizontal reservation in government jobs to
the state agitators and their dependents?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Rajasthan
C. Karnataka D. Uttarakhand
Q12) Recently, the fourth edition of Table top exercise 2023 was held under the aegis of Colombo Security Conclave in
A. New Delhi B. Kochi
C. Kolkata D. Visakhapatnam
Answer: C. Kolkata
Q13) The International Day To Combat Islamophobia is observed on which of the following days every year?

Q14) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched the “Learning Science via Standards” series for
students?
A. NITI Aayog B. Quality Council of India
C. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) D. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Answer: C. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
Q15) Recently, Tamil novel “Pyre” (Pukkuli) has been selected for the International Booker prize longlist
for 2023. Who amongst the following is the author of the book?
A. Indira Parthasarathy B. Perumal Murugan
C. B. Jeyamohan D. C.S. Lakshmi
Answer: B. Perumal Murugan
Q16) Recently, the Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition of METRO Cash &
Carry India by which of the following companies?
A. Reliance Retail Ventures Limited B. Aditya Birla Retail
C. Trent Limited D. Avenue Supermarts Limited
Answer: A. Reliance Retail Ventures Limited
Q17) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first woman in India to be awarded the IUPAC (International
Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) 2023 Distinguished Women in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering?
A. Aditi Pant B. Jyotirmayee Mohanty
C. Suman Sahai D. Shinjini Bhatnagar
Answer: B. Jyotirmayee Mohanty
Q18) Recently, “Dusky Tetraka” has been spotted for the first time in 24 years in
Madagascar. It is a type of which of the following species?
A. Butterfly B. Frog
C. Fish D. Bird
Answer: D. Bird
Obituaries
● Veteran actor Sameer Khakhar, who was popularly known for playing Khopdi in the famous TV series
Nukkad has passed away. He was 71
○ Besides Nukkad, he was seen in TV shows such as Manorajan, Circus, Shrimaan Shrimati, Adaalat
and Sanjivani.
● Former director of CBI, K Vijaya Rama Rao, who also served as a minister in undivided Andhra Pradesh, has
passed away. He was 85.
● American high jumper Dick Fosbury, who revolutionized high jump technique “Fosbury Flop”, has passed
away at 76
○ Against convention, Fosbury turned his back to the bar and arched his body over it — a unique method
he had developed a few years earlier — to win gold at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.

Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has become the youngest person to complete the “Oceans
Seven challenge”?
A. Sajan Prakash B. Prabhat Koli
C. Maana Patel D. Srihari Nataraj
Answer: B. Prabhat Koli
Q2) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to build the world's largest high-tech semiconductor chip
cluster in Yongin by investing $230 billion?
A. USA B. Japan
C. Taiwan D. South Korea
Q3) Recently, India and which of the following countries have launched a joint
Commemorative Postage Stamp to mark the 75 years of their friendship?
A. Estonia B. Latavia
C. Luxembourg D. Italy
Answer: C. Luxembourg
Q4) Recently, Eric Garcetti has been appointed as the new Ambassador of which of the following countries to India?
A. USA B. France
C. Germany D. Australia
Answer: A. USA
Q5) Recently, India and which of the following organizations have signed an agreement of loan assistance of $500
million for the Green National Highway Corridors Project?
A. Asian Development Bank (ADB) B. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
C. New Development Bank (NDB) D. World Bank
Q6) Recently, NTPC Limited has commissioned first-of-its-kind commercial green coal project in which of the following
cities?
A. New Delhi B. Jaipur
C. Bhubaneshwar D. Varanasi
Answer: D. Varanasi
Q7) Recently, which of the following Indian cities has received the $150,000 award from the World Health Organisation,
for its tobacco control efforts?
C. Bengaluru D. Chennai
1. Athens (for efforts to reduce drug use)

2. Mexico City (improving road safety),
3. Montevideo (access to better nutrition for people)
4. Vancouver (making public health data more inclusive and accessible).
Q8) Recently, the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Ashwani Kumar for the post of
Managing Director of which of the following banks?
A. UCO Bank B. State Bank of India (SBI)
C. Punjab National Bank (PNB) D. Canara Bank
Answer: A. UCO Bank
Q9) Naval Exercise “Al-Mohed-Al Hindi-23” will be held between India and which of the following countries?
A. UAE B. Oman
C. Qatar D. Saudi Arabia
Answer: D. Saudi Arabia
Q10) Recently, which of the following companies has announced the launch of GPT-4?
A. IBM B. OpenAI
C. Google D. Baidu
Answer: B. OpenAI
Q11) Recently, the ground station of the jointly developed India-Bhutan satellite has been inaugurated in which of the
following cities?
A. Thimpu B. New Delhi
C. Bengaluru D. Gangtok
Answer: A. Thimpu
Q12) Recently, the Indian Navy’s P8I aircraft participated in the exercise Sea Dragon 23. It was hosted by which of the
A. Japan B. China
C. USA D. Canada
Answer: C. USA
Q13) Recently, Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has inaugurated “AgriUnifest” 2023 in which of the following
cities?
C. New Delhi D. Kolkata
Q14) Recently, which of the following companies has launched its AI Chatbot Claude?
A. Baidu B. Anthropic
C. IBM D. Samsung
Answer: B. Anthropic

Q15) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference 2023 in which of the
following cities?
C. Lucknow D. Jaipur
Q16) Recently, Zojila Pass has been opened in record time, after 68 days of closure,
by the Border Roads Organization (BRO). It is in which of the following states/union
territories?
Answer: D. Ladakh
Q17) Recently, who amongst the following has been elected as the FIFA (Fédération
Internationale de Football Association) president?
A. Thomas Bach B. Gianni Infantino
C. Salvatore LaRocca D. Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen
Answer: B. Gianni Infantino
Q18) Which of the following countries will be removed from the Least Developed Countries (LDC) list on December 13,
2023?
A. Bhutan B. Nepal
C. Solomon Islands D. Pakistan
Answer: A. Bhutan
● UN List of Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Q1) Recently, first India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFPL) has been inaugurated. What is the
total length of this pipeline?
A. 131.5 Km B. 121.5 Km
C. 151.5 Km D. 141.5 Km
Answer: A. 131.5 Km
Q2) Recently, which of the following banks has partnered with Tamil Nadu to offer
co-branded RuPay Platinum Debit Card to the beneficiaries of the “Pudhumai Penn”
scheme?
A. State Bank of India (SBI) B. Bank of Baroda (BoB)
Answer: B. Bank of Baroda (BoB)
Q3) Recently, which of the following has been named the “world’s best airport” in the “World Airport Awards 2023” by
Skytrax?
A. Changi Airport, Singapore B. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
C. Hamad International Airport, Qatar D. Tokyo International Airport (Haneda), Japan
Answer: A. Changi Airport, Singapore
● Skytrax World’s Top 10 Airports for 2023

1. Singapore Changi Airport
2. Hamad International Airport
3. Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)
4. Incheon International Airport
5. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
6. Istanbul Airport
7. Munich Airport
8. Zurich Airport
9. Narita International Airport
10. Madrid-Barajas Airport
Q4) Recently, India’s Kavilmadam Ramaswami Parvathy has been appointed as the United Nations Resident Coordinator
A. Turkmenistan B. Pakistan
C. Libya D. Tajikistan

Answer: D. Tajikistan
Q5) Recently, which of the following companies has launched the AI chatbot – ERNIE Bot (Enhanced Representation
through Knowledge Integration)?
A. Samsung B. Honda
C. Sony D. Baidu
Answer: D. Baidu
Q6) Recently, which of the following forces has instituted the General Bipin Rawat rolling trophy?
A. Indian Army B. Indian Navy
C. Indian Air Force (IAF) D. Border Security Force (BSF)
Answer: B. Indian Navy
Q7) Recently, which of the following has notified the Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and
Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022?
A. Supreme Court of India B. Ministry of Law and Justice
C. Bar council of India D. Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: C. Bar council of India
Q8) Recently, an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude has struck the Kermadec Islands. It is in which of the following countries?
C. USA D. Indonesia
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the CEO designate of the Tata Consultancy Services
(TCS)?
A. OP Bhatt B. Rajesh Gopinathan
C. K Krithivasan D. Dr Pradeep Kumar Khosla
Answer: C. K Krithivasan
Q10) Recently, the Technology Innovation Institute of which of the following countries has launched Falcon LLM (large
language model)?
A. UAE B. India
C. Saudi Arabia D. Pakistan
Answer: A. UAE

Q11) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the director general of the Armed Forces Medical
Services?
A. Lieutenant General Daljit Singh B. Lieutenant General Arun Kumar Sahni
C. Lieutenant General Amit Sharma D. Lieutenant General Gurdeep Singh
Answer: A. Lieutenant General Daljit Singh
Q12) Recently, Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav has been elected as the Vice President of which of the following countries?
A. Bangladesh B. Vietnam
C. Mauritius D. Nepal
Answer: D. Nepal
Q13) Recently, a plan has been proposed to translocate 40 adult and sub-adult Asiatic lions to the Barda Wildlife
Sanctuary. It is in which of the following states?
Answer: B. Gujarat
Q14) Global Recycling Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Creative Innovation
Q15) Recently, a new species “Siler niser” has been discovered. It belongs to which of the
following species?
A. Moth B. Spider
C. Butterfly D. Frog
Answer: B. Spider
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following (Indian American) has been appointed as the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for the US Air Force?
A. Karan Soni B. Vanu Bose
C. Balvir Singh D. Ravi Chaudhary
Answer: D. Ravi Chaudhary
Q17) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated the silver jubilee celebration of “Kudumbashree”.
Kudumbashree is flagship programme of which of the following states?
Answer: A. Kerala
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has took over as the new chairman and managing director of Bharat
Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)?
A. Vetsa Ramakrishna Gupta B. S Khanna
C. Sukhmal Kumar Jain D. G Krishnakumar
Answer: D. G Krishnakumar

Q1) Recently, National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai has announced to establish a
Green and Self-powered Desalination Plant in which of the following
A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands B. Goa
C. Lakshadweep Islands D. Gujarat
Answer: C. Lakshadweep Islands
Q2) Recently, new species “Thiania indica” has been discovered from the
Western Ghats. It belongs to which of the following species?
A. Butterfly B. Spider
C. Frog D. Fish
Answer: B. Spider
Q3) Ordnance Factory Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year in India?
th
C. 20 March D. 21st March
Q4) Recently, the Government of India has announced the sites for setting up of 7 PM MITRA
Parks. PM MITRA scheme is related to which of the following?
A. Semi-Conductor Industry B. Telecom Industry
C. Textiles Industry D. Steel Industry
Answer: C. Textiles Industry
Q5) Recently, Commercial Bank has become the first bank of which of the following countries
to launch UPI remittance service to India?
A. UAE B. Oman
C. Saudi Arabia D. Qatar
Answer: D. Qatar
Q6) Recently, the exhibition “Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential to be There” was inaugurated in New Delhi. Geoffrey Bawa
was an architect from which of the following countries?
A. Sri Lanka B. Germany
C. France D. Italy
Q7) Recently, which of the following organizations has issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir
Putin?
A. UN Security Council B. International Court of Justice (ICJ)
C. UN General Assembly D. International Criminal Court (ICC)
Answer: D. International Criminal Court (ICC)

Q8) Recently, a new species “Cnemaspis ganeshaiahi” has been discovered. It belongs to which of the
following species?
A. Moth B. Butterfly
C. Snake D. Gecko
Answer: D. Gecko
Q9) Research, Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) scheme, recently seen in news, is implemented by which
of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Science and Technology
C. Ministry of Earth Sciences D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: C. Ministry of Earth Sciences
Q10) Recently, a rare albino spotted deer fawn was sighted in Katarniya Ghat Wildlife
Sanctuary. It is in which of the following states?
Q11) Recently, India Post has partnered with which of the following companies to enhance its last-mile delivery services
for various e-commerce products?
A. Blue Dart Express B. Shiprocket
C. eKart D. Delhivery
Answer: B. Shiprocket
Q12) Recently, which of the following ministries has established a dedicated unit — Centre for Processing Accelerated
Corporate Exit (C-PACE) in the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Manesar, Gurugram?
A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer: B. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Q13) The International Day of Happiness is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
C. 20th March D. 21st March
● Theme: “Be Mindful, Be Grateful, Be Kind.”
Q14) Which of the following cities will host the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship 2023?
A. Bengaluru B. Dhaka
C. Lahore D. New Delhi
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Cotton
Corporation of India (CCI)?
A. Pradeep Kumar Agrawal B. Tilak Raj Taneja
C. Ajay Kumar D. Lalit Kumar Gupta

Answer: D. Lalit Kumar Gupta
Q16) According to the recently released Global Terrorism Index 2023 report, which of the following countries is the most
impacted by terrorism?
A. India B. Afghanistan
C. Pakistan D. Burkina Faso
Q17) Recently, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has announced the creation of 19 new districts in the state. With this, there
will be a total how many districts in the state?
A. 53 B. 52
C. 51 D. 50
Answer: D. 50
Q18) Recently, which of the following states has launched “Jharniyojan” portal for registration of private establishments
in the state?
A. Chhattisgarh B. Odisha
C. Haryana D. Jharkhand

Q1) Recently, fifth Poshan Pakhwada 2023 has been started. Which of the following is the nodal
ministry for the event?
A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare B. Ministry of Science and Technology
C. Ministry of Rural Development D. Ministry of Women and Child Development
Answer: D. Ministry of Women and Child Development
● Theme: Nutrition for All: Together Towards a Healthy India
Q2) Recently, the second edition of Africa-India Field Training Exercise (Ex AFINDEX-2023) has commenced in which
A. Pune B. Jodhpur
C. Hyderabad D. Chennai
Answer: A. Pune
Q3) Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the PM Narendra Modi has approved for
the listing which of the following government companies on the stock exchanges?
A. Antrix Corporation B. India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO)
C. Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) D. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)
Answer: D. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)
Q4) Recently, which of the following Indian places have featured in the TIME Magazine’s list of World’s Greatest Places
in 2023?
A. Ahmedabad and Kerala B. Ladakh and Mayurbhanj
C. New Delhi and Rajasthan D. Mizoram and Gangtok
Answer: B. Ladakh and Mayurbhanj
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has become the fastest Indian in under 21 group to swim across the Palk Strait
from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanuskodi in Tamil Nadu?
A. Prabhat Koli B. Sampanna Ramesh Shelar
C. Maana Patel D. Arati Saha
Answer: B. Sampanna Ramesh Shelar
Q6) Recently, the fourth phase of the Sagar Parikrama program has concluded in Karnataka. It is an initiative of which of
A. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying B. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
C. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways D. Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: A. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Q7) Recently, Magellan spacecraft has revealed the images of Venus’ surface, indicating presence of active volcanoes. It
was launched by which of the following space agencies?
A. Canadian Space Agency B. European Space Agency
C. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) D. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Answer: C. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Q8) Recently, which of the following ministries/organizations has released the 24th edition of “Women and Men in India
2022” Book?
A. NITI Aayog B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C. Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer: C. Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation
Q9) World Oral Health Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
C. 21st March D. 22nd March
● Theme: Be Proud of Your Mouth
Q10) The UN 2023 Water Conference will be held in which of the following countries?
A. India B. Germany
C. Japan D. USA
Answer: D. USA
Q11) Recently, the Kodava hockey festival 2023, an annual inter-family field hockey tournament, was held in which of
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Telangana
Q12) Recently, which of the following cities has been declared as the first tourism and cultural capital of the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
A. Mathura B. Varanasi
C. Rishikesh D. Amritsar
Answer: B. Varanasi
Q13) Recently, which of the following space agencies has unveiled the new spacesuit, called the AxEMU (Axiom
Extravehicular Mobility Unit)?
C. European Space Agency D. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Q14) Recently, the 3rd edition of the International SME Convention 2023 (ISC) was organized in which of the following
cities?
C. Bhopal D. Lucknow
Q15) Recently, which of the following has become the first overseas company to invest (Foreign Direct Investment) in
Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Etisalat B. Emaar
C. DP World D. Emirates
Answer: B. Emaar
Q16) Recently, which of the following countries has introduced a new emergency alert
service for its citizens, in which is a siren-like alert will be sent to mobile phone users?
A. India B. Germany
C. Indonesia D. United Kingdom (UK)
Q17) Recently, the ISSF World Cup Shooting Championship 2023 has commenced in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Patiala
C. Bhopal D. Ahmedabad
Answer: C. Bhopal
Q18) According to the recent report, Kasanoi Erappila Thittam (TB death-free project) has achieved significant reduction
in the number of early TB deaths. It is being implemented in which of the following states?

22nd March by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) The International Day of Forests (World Forests Day) is celebrated on which of the following
days every year?
A. 20th March B. 21st March
C. 22nd March D. 23rd March
Answer: B. 21st March
● Theme: Forests and Health
Q2) World Sparrow Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: I Love Sparrows
Q3) Who amongst the following will be conferred the Sangita Kalanidhi award 2023 by the Music Academy?
A. Aruna Sairam B. Sudha Ragunathan
C. S. Aishwarya D. Bombay Jayashri
Answer: D. Bombay Jayashri

● Other Award Winners: The Music Academy
○ Nritya Kalanidhi award: Vasanthalakshmi Narasimhachari
○ Sangita Kala Acharya: Palkulangara Ambika Devi and K S Kalidas
○ TTK Awards: Thirunageswaram T R Subramaniam and Sargurunadha Odhuvar
Q4) Recently, the 4th Asian Kho Kho Championship 2023 for Men and Women has commenced in which of the following
states?
A. Assam B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Odisha D. Chhattisgarh
Answer: A. Assam
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Asian Billiards 2023 title?
A. Geet Sethi B. Brijesh Damani
C. Pankaj Advani D. Sourav Kothari
Answer: C. Pankaj Advani
Q6) Recently, the Matua Dharma Maha Mela 2023 was held in which of the following states?
A. Bihar B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat D. West Bengal
Q7) Recently, the registration for Yuva Vigyani Karyakam (YUVIKA) 2023 has started. It is an initiative of which of the
C. NITI Aayog D. Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR)
Q8) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as an Honorary Officer in the General Division of the
Order of Australia (AO)?
A. Azim Premji B. Ratan Tata
C. Kumar Mangalam Birla D. Baba N Kalyani
Answer: B. Ratan Tata
Q9) Recently, which of the following companies has received the GreenCo Silver rating, becoming the 1st GreenCo
Certified Mines in India?
A. National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) B. Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO)
C. Hindalco Industries D. Hindustan Zinc
Answer: D. Hindustan Zinc

Q10) Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved India and which of the following countries to use their
national currencies for bilateral trade settlement?
A. Bangladesh B. Tanzania
C. Singapore D. Australia
Answer: B. Tanzania
Q11) Recently, which of the following companies has received BIS certification to manufacture India's first fire-resistant
steel structures?
A. TATA Steel B. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
C. Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) D. Godawari Power and Ispat
Answer: C. Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL)
Q12) Recently, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the WHO South-East Asia Regional office have
jointly organized the Global Conference on Digital Health 2023 in which of the following cities?
● Theme: Taking Universal Health Coverage to the last citizen
Q13) Recently, which of the following organizations/countries has proposed the Critical Raw Minerals Act and the Net
Zero Industry Act?
A. European Union (EU) B. Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
C. USA D. China
Answer: A. European Union (EU)
Q14) Recently, a new species named “Spiranthes hachijoensis” has been

discovered. It belongs to which of the following species?
A. Lily B. Daisy
C. Orchid D. Tulip
Answer: C. Orchid
Q15) Recently, which of the following states has launched a unique human-driven initiative "Gajamitra (Friends of
Elephants)”?
C. West Bengal D. Tamil Nadu
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has become the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion after winning the Indian
Wells men's doubles title 2023?
A. Leander Paes B. Rohan Bopanna
C. Mahesh Bhupathi D. Yuki Bhambri
Answer: B. Rohan Bopanna

Q17) Recently, new species “Cyrtopodion Vindhya” has been discovered. It belongs to
which of the following species?
A. Frog B. Gecko
C. Snake D. Turtle
Answer: B. Gecko
Q18) Recently, in which of the following states a River front and two ghats have been developed on Narayani River in
Gopalganj under the Namami Gange Programme?
C. West Bengal D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A. Bihar
Important Days
● Every year, 21st March is observed as the World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD).
○ The date is selected because Down syndrome is caused by the presence of a third copy of the 21st
chromosome, and 21/3 (March 21st) represents this genetic condition.
○ Theme: With Us Not For Us
Obituaries
● Award-winning British author, historian and academic Patrick French, best known for his biography of VS
Naipaul, “The World Is What It Is”, and “India: A Portrait”, has passed away. He was 57.
○ He was inaugural dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Ahmedabad University in 2017 and also
held a visiting position at Ashoka University

23rd March by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) According to recently released World Happiness Report 2023, which of the following countries
has topped the index?
A. Finland B. Denmark
C. Bhutan D. India
Answer: A. Finland
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first transgender woman to be enrolled as an advocate with the
Bar Council of Kerala?
A. Swati Bidhan Baruah B. Vidya Kamble
C. Joyita Mondal D. Padma Lakshmi
Answer: D. Padma Lakshmi
Q3) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
of Invest India?
A. Kunwar Singh B. Manmeet K Nanda
C. Dinesh Kumar D. Deepak Bagla
Answer: B. Manmeet K Nanda
Q4) Recently, which of the following countries has inaugurated its first submarine base “BNS Sheikh Hasina”?
A. Myanmar B. Sri Lanka
C. Bangladesh D. Indonesia
Q5) World Water Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Answer: C. 22nd March

● Theme: Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis
Q6) Recently, India has been invited to the G7 summit 2023. It will be held in which of the following countries?
A. Japan B. USA
C. Italy D. France
Answer: A. Japan
Q7) Recently, the second anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW SWC) named INS Androth has been
launched. It has been developed by which of the following companies?
C. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders D. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)
Q8) Recently, India has signed a pact of approx. Rs 3,000 crores with which of the following countries for the
construction of the underground Bandra Kurla Mumbai High-Speed Rail Station?
A. Germany B. China
C. Japan D. France
Answer: C. Japan
Q9) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a MoU with Shell Energy India Private Limited to explore
prospects of importing and handling of ethane and other hydrocarbons?
A. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) B. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
C. GAIL (India) Limited D. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Answer: C. GAIL (India) Limited
Q10) Recently, which of the following states has announced the establishment of Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary?
Q11) Recently, which of the following banks has agreed to purchase Credit Suisse for around $3.2 billion?
A. Bank of America B. JP Morgan Chase
C. UBS D. HSBC
Answer: C. UBS
Q12) Recently, Asia’s largest 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) has been inaugurated in which of the
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Jammu and Kashmir
Q13) Which of the following days is observed as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination?

● Theme: Urgency of combatting racism and racial discrimination, 75 years after the adoption of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
Q14) Recently, which of the following countries has declared its first polio outbreak in 30 years?
A. Mali B. India
C. Burundi D. South Africa
Answer: C. Burundi
Q15) Recently, new species “Trichrysis poseidonia” has been discovered. It belongs to
A. Dragonfly B. Ladybugs
C. Cuckoo Wasp D. Ant
Answer: C. Cuckoo Wasp
Q16) Recently, Merlin Group has partnered with World Trade Center Association (WTCA) to build Eastern India first
World Trade Center in which of the following cities?
A. Ranchi B. Kolkata
C. Raipur D. Guwahati
Answer: B. Kolkata
Q17) Recently, which of the following countries has installed the world’s first sand battery?
A. Norway B. India
C. Finland D. Sweden
Answer: C. Finland
Q18) Recently, which of the following has become the first State to enact a law granting protection to advocates from
assault and grievous hurt?
Answer: A. Rajasthan

Q1) Recently, INS Sujata, a patrol vessel of the Indian Navy visited Port Maputo. It is in which of the
A. Madagascar B. Comoros
C. Mozambique D. Maldives
Answer: C. Mozambique
Q2) Recently, Rani Rampal has become the first Indian woman hockey player to have a stadium named after her “Rani’s
Girls Hockey Turf”. It is in which of the following cities?
A. Bhubaneshwar B. Patiala
C. New Delhi D. Rae Bareli
Answer: D. Rae Bareli
Q3) Recently, which of the following has become the first state in India to pass the Right to
Health Bill?
A. Rajasthan B. Haryana
Q4) The World Meteorological Day is celebrated on which of the following days every
year?
Answer: C. 23rd March
● Theme: The Future of Weather, Climate and Water across Generations
Q5) Recently, International Finance Corporation (IFC) has decided to invest ₹600 crore in
NewCo, the new subsidiary of Mahindra Group. IFC is a part of which of the following
organizations?
A. International Monetary Fund (IMF) B. World Bank Group
C. Asian Development Bank (ADB) D. New Development Bank (NDB)
Answer: B. World Bank Group

Q6) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will establish a Greenfield Data Centre and Enterprise Computing and
Cybersecurity Training Institute in which of the following cities?
A. Bhubaneshwar B. New Delhi
C. Greater Noida D. Bengaluru
Answer: A. Bhubaneshwar
Q7) Bihar Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Answer: A. 22nd March
● Theme: Yuva Shakti Bihar Ki Pragati
Q8) “Extended Fund Facility” (EFF) and “Governance Diagnostic Mission”, recently seen in news, is related to which of
the following organizations?
A. International Monetary Fund (IMF) B. World Bank Group
Answer: A. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Q9) Recently, Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sanctioned a Rs 754 crore loan to waste-to-energy maker SAEL
Industries. The funds will be used for the construction of five biomass power plants in which of the following states?
A. Punjab B. Haryana
Q10) Recently, Aasif Sheikh has been awarded the 2022 Christopher Martin-Jenkins Spirit of Cricket Award. He is from
A. Pakistan B. Nepal
C. UAE D. Ireland
Answer: B. Nepal
Q11) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to set up a petrochemical complex at Paradip in Odisha
at an estimated cost of ₹ 61,077 crore?
A. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) B. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
C. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) D. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
Answer: A. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Q12) Recently, who amongst the following has officially taken over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Starbucks?
A. Arnab Banerjee B. Guruprasad Mudlapur
C. Howard Schultz D. Laxman Narasimhan
Answer: D. Laxman Narasimhan
● Auto components major Bosch Limited has appointed Guruprasad Mudlapur as its Managing Director, and
President of the Bosch Group in India

● Tyre maker CEAT has announced that Arnab Banerjee has been appointed as managing director (MD) and chief
executive officer (CEO)
● Anup Bagchi, presently serving as executive director of the ICICI Bank, has been appointed as the MD & CEO
of the Private sector life insurer ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
Q13) Recently, the sixth pitching session of the second season of Elevate 2023 was held in which of the following
countries?
A. Singapore B. Mauritius
C. UAE D. USA
Answer: C. UAE
Q14) According to the recent report “Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2022: Beyond the Mainstream” by Kroll, who
amongst the following is India’s most valuable celebrity of 2022?
A. Ranveer Singh B. Virat Kohli
C. Akshay Kumar D. Alia Bhatt
Answer: A. Ranveer Singh
Q15) Recently, which of the following companies has launched the AI Powered Digital Assistant “Copilot”?
C. Meta D. Adobe
Q16) Recently, it was informed that launch vehicle LVM-3 will launch a fleet of 36 OneWeb satellites. Launch Vehicle
Mark-3 (LVM3) is developed by which of the following space agencies?
A. SpaceX B. Skyroot Aerospace
C. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) D. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Q17) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area Office
and Innovation Centre in which of the following cities?
Q18) According to the recently released 2023 M3M Hurun Global Rich
List, what is the rank of India in terms of the total number of
billionaires?
A. 1st B. 2nd
C. 3rd D. 4th
Answer: C. 3rd
Q19) According to the recently released 2023 M3M Hurun Global Rich
List, who amongst the following is the only Indian to be ranked among
the top 10 billionaires in the world?
A. Gautam Adani B. Mukesh Ambani
C. Cyrus Poonawalla D. Shiv Nadar and Family

Answer: B. Mukesh Ambani
● Indian billionaires in 2023 M3M Hurun Global Rich List – Top 10

Q1) Recently, Union Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated the Vedic Heritage portal. This portal is
hosted by which of the following organizations?
A. Lalit Kala Academy B. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
C. Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) D. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies
Answer: B. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
Q2) Recently, Egypt has officially become the member of New Development Bank (NDB). NDB is a part of which of the
A. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) B. QUAD
C. BRICS D. AUKUS
Answer: C. BRICS
Q3) Recently, the annual bilateral maritime exercise “Konkan 2023” was held between India and which of the following
countries?
C. Australia D. United Kingdom (UK)
Q4) Recently, the Defence Ministry has signed contracts with which of the following companies for Rs. 3,700 crore
rupees for procurement of Medium Power Radars ‘Arudhra’ and 129 DR-118 Radar Warning Receivers?
C. Larsen and Toubro (L&T) D. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Q5) World Tuberculosis Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Yes! We can end TB!
More Information
● PM Narendra Modi addressed the One World TB Summit at Rudrakash Convention Centre, Varanasi
○ This summit is being organized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and Stop TB
Partnership.
○ Founded in 2001, the Stop TB Partnership is a United Nations-hosted organization that amplifies the
voices of the people, communities, and countries affected by TB
Q6) Recently, the Maharashtra government has given approval for a 75-feet tall 'Statue of
Knowledge' in Latur city. It will be dedicated to whom amongst the following?
A. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj B. Dr B. R. Ambedkar
C. Dadabhai Naoroji D. Tantia Tope
Answer: B. Dr B. R. Ambedkar

Q7) Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs’ Day) is observed in India on which of the following days every year?
Answer: B. 23rd March
Q8) Recently, who amongst the following from India has been appointed as the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Athletes
Ambassador?
A. Salima Tete B. Rani Rampal
C. Sushila Chanu D. Gurjit Kaur
Answer: A. Salima Tete
Q9) Recently, Luis Caffarelli has won the 2023 Abel Prize. It is related to which of the following fields?
A. Physics B. Architecture
C. Chemistry D. Mathematics
Answer: D. Mathematics
Q10) Recently, the Gorsam Kora festival, the festival of friendship between India and Bhutan, was celebrated at the
Gorsam Chorten Stupa in which of the following states/union territories?
C. Assam D. Ladakh
Q11) Recently, Industrial Decarbonization and EE Knowledge-Sharing Platform (iDEEKSHA) platform has been
launched under the Accelerating Smart Power and Renewable Energy (ASPIRE) Technical 1 Assistance Programme.
ASPIRE is a bilateral programme between India and which of the following countries?
A. Japan B. United Kingdom (UK)
C. Germany D. France
Q12) Recently, which of the following states has launched the Mukhyamantri Vriksh
Sampada Yojana?
Q13) India’s first PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park
will be established in Virudhunagar. It is in which of the following states?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Maharashtra
Q14) Recently, which of the following companies has launched the generative “Sensei GenAI”?
A. Adobe B. HCL Technologies
C. Accenture D. Wipro
Answer: A. Adobe

More Information
● Microsoft has launched ‘Bing Image Creator’, which enables users to generate an image based on their written
description by utilizing an enhanced version of Open AI’s DALL-E model.
○ Bing will also introduce two additional search capabilities: Visual Stories and Knowledge Cards 2.0
○ Knowledge Cards 2.0 is an AI-powered infographic-like display that provides users with interesting
facts and vital information in a quick, easily digestible forma
Q15) Recently, a new species named “Exostoma Dhritiae” has been discovered. It is type
of which of the following species?
A. Butterfly B. Wasp
C. Snake D. Catfish
Answer: D. Catfish
Q16) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP)?
A. Ministry of Power B. Ministry of new and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change D. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Answer: D. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
More Information
● India’s first National Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) in Gurugram, Haryana has
been inaugurated
○ It is the result of a collaboration between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and the
Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Q17) Recently, who amongst the following (Indian American) has been awarded the 2021 National Humanities Medals
by the US President?
A. Navi Rawat B. Mindy Kaling
C. Padma Lakshmi D. Pooja Kumar
Answer: B. Mindy Kaling
Q18) What is the rank of India in the Medical Tourism Index (MTI) for 2020-2021, released by the Medical Tourism
Association?
A. 10th B. 12th
th
C. 14 D. 8th
Answer: A. 10th

Q1) What is the name of the digitized claim settlement module which has been recently launched
under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?
A. AgriClaim B. FasalClaim
C. CropClaim D. DigiClaim
Answer: D. DigiClaim
Q2) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has launched the “Call Before u Dig” (CBuD) app. It is an initiative of which of the
A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Science and Technology
C. Ministry of Communications D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer: C. Ministry of Communications
Q3) Recently, Union home minister Amit Shah has inaugurated the Mata Sharda Devi temple in Karnah sector. It is in
Q4) Recently, which of the following states has increased the incentive for inter-caste marriages to Rs 10 lakhs under the
Dr Savita Ben Ambedkar Inter-caste Marriage Scheme?
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Jharkhand
Q5) Recently, which of the following states has signed a MoU with French Development Agency Agence Francaise de
Development (AFD) to improve drinking water and sanitation services?
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Uttar Pradesh
Q6) Recently, Ghode Jatra, known as the festival of horses, was celebrated in which of the following countries?
A. Bhutan B. Nepal
C. India D. Pakistan
Answer: B. Nepal
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the Maharashtra Bhushan award 2021?
A. Asha Bhosle B. Udit Narayan
C. Amitabh Bachchan D. Mithun Chakraborty
Answer: A. Asha Bhosle

Q8) Recently, the Indian Navy has conducted the “Sam No Varunah” Coastal Car Rally. It was started from which of the
following cities?
A. Visakhapatnam B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata D. Lakhpat, Gujarat
Answer: C. Kolkata
Q9) Recently, the formation of a committee to “improve” the National Pension System (NPS) for government employees
has been announced. It will be headed by who amongst the following?
A. Anil Yadav B. Vivek Singh
C. T.V. Somanathan D. Gaurav Shukla
Answer: C. T.V. Somanathan
Q10) Recently, which of the following ministries/organizations has launched the “City Finance Rankings 2022”?
A. NITI Aayog B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) D. Ministry of Finance
Q11) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a MoU with the Indian Army for setting up green hydrogen
Projects at army establishments?
A. ReNew Power B. Suzlon
C. Adani Green Energy D. NTPC Renewable Energy Limited
Answer: D. NTPC Renewable Energy Limited
Q12) Recently, the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended who amongst the following as the
Chairman of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)?
A. Siddhartha Mohanty B. Tablesh Pandey
C. BC Patnaik D. M Jagannath
Answer: A. Siddhartha Mohanty
Q13) Recently, oldest pearling town has been discovered on the Siniyah Island. It is in which of the following countries?
A. UAE B. Oman

Answer: A. UAE
Q14) Recently, which of the following countries has tested a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone “Haeil”?
A. Israel B. Russia
C. North Korea D. China
Answer: C. North Korea
Q15) What is the name of joint exercise which was recently conducted by the Indian Army and the Indian Air force along
the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern command?
A. Vajra Prahar B. Varuna Prahar
C. Vayu Prahar D. Shakti Prahar
Answer: C. Vayu Prahar
Q16) Recently, new species “Nemateleotris Lavandula” has been discovered. It

belongs to which of the following species?
A. Snake B. Frog
C. Fish D. Bird
Answer: C. Fish
Q17) Recently, it was informed that one tigress each will be released in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve and Ramgarh
Vishdhari Tiger Reserve. They are in which of the following states?
Q18) Recently, Sajibu Nongma Panba New Year festival was celebrated in which of the following states?
Answer: A. Manipur
Obituaries
● Gordon Moore has passed away at the age of 94.
○ He was one of the co-founders of Intel
○ Moore was part of the "traitorous eight" group of engineers who founded Fairchild Semiconductor, a
company that became an incubator for many other Silicon Valley companies, including AMD.
○ Along with Robert Noyce, another member of the eight, Moore went on to found Intel in 1968,
originally named Integrated Electronics.
● Veteran journalist, former editor-in-chief of popular Hindi daily Naidunia and Padma Shri awardee Abhay
Chhajlani has passed away. He was 88 years old
● Filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar, best known for the movie Parineeta, has passed away. He was 67
● Wing Commander Jag Mohan Nath has passed away. He was 96

○ He was a veteran of both the 1962 war with China and the 1965 war with Pakistan and recipient of
two Maha Vir Chakra gallantry awards

Q1) Recently, which of the following countries has permitted NHPC Limited, India, to carry out a
study of the 450 MW Seti River-6 Hydropower Project?
A. Bhutan B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh D. Sri Lanka
Answer: B. Nepal
Q2) Recently, the 1st Urban Climate Film Festival 2023 was held in which of the
following cities?
C. Bengaluru D. Kolkata
Q3) Recently, the central government has extended the subsidy under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).
Which of the following is the nodal ministry for the scheme?
A. Ministry of Rural Development B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs D. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Answer: D. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Q4) Recently, the Gandhamardan hill range has been declared as the biodiversity heritage site. It is in which of the
following states?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Maharashtra
C. Odisha D. Gujarat
Answer: C. Odisha
Q5) According to the recent data by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which of the following countries
has highest percentage of women pilots in the world?
A. India B. South Africa
C. Ireland D. Singapore
Answer: A. India
Q6) Recently, Gordon Moore has passed away. He was the co-founder of which of the following companies?
A. Intel B. Nvidia
C. Apple D. Blackberry
Answer: A. Intel
Q7) Recently, new species “Gymnothorax tamilnaduensis” has been discovered. It belongs
to which of the following species?
A. Shrimp B. Coral
C. Moray eel D. Crab
Answer: C. Moray eel
Q8) International Day of the Unborn Child is observed on which of the following days
every year?
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● Theme: The dignity and value of children yet-to-be-born

Q9) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “A Matter of the Heart: Education in
India”?
A. Mithu Alur B. Rajendra Singh Pawar
C. Anurag Behar D. Lina Ashar
Answer: C. Anurag Behar
Q10) Recently, which of the following teams has won the inaugural Women's Premier League 2023
title?
A. Delhi Capitals B. Royal Challengers Bangalore
C. Gujarat Titans D. Mumbai Indians
Answer: D. Mumbai Indians
Q11) Recently, Justice Pritinker Diwaker has been sworn in as the chief justice of which of the following high courts?
A. Bombay High Court B. Allahabad High Court
C. Delhi High Court D. Madras High Court
Answer: B. Allahabad High Court
Q12) Recently, Quality Council of India (QCI) and which of the following states has jointly launched the Gunvatta
Sankalp (Quality Mission)?
Q13) Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has chosen a transgender person, Manjamma Jogati, as a poll
icon in which of the following states?
A. Chhattisgarh B. Karnataka
Q14) Recently, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced the completion of the DNA
(Deoxyribonucleic Acid) Profiling of 270 elephants under the “Project Elephant”. The project elephant was launched in
A. 1992 B. 1982
C. 1972 D. 2002

Answer: A. 1992
Q15) Recently, the Indian team has won how many Gold Medals in the 2023 IBA Women's World Boxing
Championships?
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Answer: D. 4
1. Nikhat Zareen (50 Kg)

2. Lovlina Borgohain (75 Kg)
3. Nitu Ghanghas (48kg)
4. Saweety Boora (81kg)
Q16) Recently seen in news, India has signed a MoU with which of the following countries for reintroduction of tiger in
that country?
A. Laos B. Vietnam
C. Cambodia D. Myanmar
Answer: C. Cambodia
Q17) Recently, Earth Hour Day was celebrated on March 25, 2023 (last Saturday of March every year). It is an initiative
by which of the following organizations?
A. World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) B. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
C. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) D. Greenpeace
Answer: A. World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF)
● Theme: Invest in Our Planet
Q18) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the Sagar Manthan dashboard?
A. Ministry of Defence B. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Answer: D. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Q1) Recently, which of the following Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) launch vehicle
has placed 36 OneWeb satellites in orbit?
A. Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) B. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)
C. Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) D. Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle (ASLV)
Answer: A. Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)
Q2) Recently, Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with which of the following companies for procurement of two
Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems under “Project Himshakti”?
Answer: C. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Q3) Recently, the National Green Tribunal has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 crore for not tackling pollution in Vembanad
and Ashtamudi lakes. They are in which of the following states?
C. Goa D. Karnataka
Answer: A. Kerala
Q4) Recently, Claude Lorius has passed away. He was associated with which of the following fields?
A. Architecture B. Music
C. Climate Science D. Politics
Answer: C. Climate Science
Q5) World Theatre Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
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● Theme: Theatre and a Culture of Peace
Q6) Recently, which of the following countries have reached an agreement on the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline?
A. India-Russia B. China-Russia
C. Germany-Russia D. Qatar-India
Answer: B. China-Russia

Q7) Lake Natron, recently seen in news, is in which of the following countries?
A. Nigeria B. Kenya
C. Senegal D. Tanzania
Answer: D. Tanzania
Q8) Recently, which of the following organizations has released a new report titled “Triple Threat”?
A. UNESCO B. World Economic Forum (WEF)
C. UNICEF D. World Bank
Answer: C. UNICEF
Q9) Recently, Dilma Vana Rousseff has been elected as the new President of the New Development Bank (NDB). She
was the former president of which of the following countries?
A. Brazil B. Egypt
C. South Africa D. Mexico
Answer: A. Brazil
Q10) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 84th Raising Day event of the Central Reserve Police Force
(CRPF). It was held in which of the following states?
C. Maharashtra D. Chhattisgarh
Q11) Recently, which of the following countries has passed an Anti-LGBTQ Bill 2023 (Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023)?
A. Uganda B. Nigeria
C. Mali D. Tanzania
Answer: A. Uganda
Q12) Recently, Aravalli Green Wall Project has been launched in

Haryana. It will cover how many states and union territories?
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Answer: D. 4
● The project covers states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat

and Delhi - where the Aravalli hills landscape span over 6
million hectares of land
Q13) Recently, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has allocated Rs 318 crore for the construction of
150-km-long Tanakpur-Pithoragarh all-weather road in which of the following states/union territories?

Q14) Recently, who amongst the following has received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th edition of the Forbes
India Leadership Awards 2023?
A. Isha Ambani B. Abhay Soi
C. CK Venkataraman D. AM Naik
Answer: D. AM Naik
● 12th edition of the Forbes India Leadership Awards 2023

○ GenNext Entrepreneur Award: Isha Ambani
○ Entrepreneur of the Year: Abhay Soi, acquired and turned around Max Healthcare, making it India’s
second-largest hospital chain.
○ Emerging Innovator: Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka, founders of startup ‘Skyroot
Aerospace’
○ ‘CEO of the year’: CK Venkataraman, the MD of Titan Company
○ Turnaround Star’ award: Amur Swaminathan Lakshminarayanan, MD and CEO of Tata
Communications
Q15) Recently, union minister Amit Shah has laid the foundation stone of “Sahakar Samridhi Soudha”, a 67-acre market
yard for agriculture marketing, in which of the following states?
A. Karnataka B. Rajasthan
Q16) Recently, the Assam Rifles celebrated its 188th Raising Day on 24 March 2023. Its headquarters are located in
A. Kohima, Nagaland B. Shillong, Meghalaya
C. Guwahati, Assam D. Imphal, Manipur
Answer: B. Shillong, Meghalaya
Q17) Safe Third Country agreement, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following countries?
A. India-Pakistan B. UK-Ireland
C. Canada-USA D. Russia-Ukraine
Answer: C. Canada-USA
Q18) Purple Day, also known as Epilepsy Awareness Day, is observed on which of the following days every year?
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● Theme: "Stigma"

Q1) Recently, which of the following organizations has approved a USD 108 million loan for Assam
to help improve disaster preparedness and enhance flood forecasting?
A. Asian Development Bank (ADB) B. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
C. World Bank D. New Development Bank (NDB)
Answer: C. World Bank
Q2) Recently, it was informed that the world’s highest railway bridge in Jammu
and Kashmir will be operationalized soon. It is being built over which of the
following rivers?
A. Chenab River B. Indus River
C. Jhelum River D. Sutlej River
Answer: A. Chenab River
Q3) Recently, the Indian Patent Office has rejected Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J)
attempt for Evergreening of Patent on manufacturing of the drug Bedaquiline.
Bedaquiline is used for the treatment of which of the following diseases?
A. Malaria B. Diabetes
C. HIV-AIDS D. Tuberculosis
Answer: D. Tuberculosis
Q4) Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP).
Rabies is caused by which of the following?
A. Bacteria B. Virus
C. Protozoa D. Fungi
Answer: B. Virus
Q5) Recently, which of the following banks has announced to acquire Silicon Valley Bank?
A. JPMorgan Chase B. Bank of America
C. Wells Fargo D. First Citizens BancShares
Answer: D. First Citizens BancShares

Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the “Kerala Jyothi” award?
A. Mammootty B. T Madhava Menon
C. MT Vasudevan Nair D. Omchery NN Pillai
Answer: C. MT Vasudevan Nair
Q7) Recently, a site Sípàapu has been awarded a “Water and Heritage Shield” by the International Committee On
Monuments and Sites International Science Committee. Sípàapu is in which of the following countries?
A. USA B. Argentina
C. Brazil D. Canada
Answer: A. USA
Q8) Recently, India’s first quantum computing-based telecom network link has been operationalized in which of the
following cities?
C. Mumbai D. New Delhi
Q9) Recently, Wayanad (Kerala) Member of Parliament (MP) Rahul Gandhi’s membership of Parliament has been
cancelled. Which of the following article of the constitution of India deals with grounds for disqualification of a
parliamentarian?
Q10) The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed on
which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Fighting Slavery’s Legacy of Racism Through Transformative Education
Q11) Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved a Rs. 180 crore electronics
manufacturing cluster project in Dharwad. It is in which of the following states?
Q12) Recently, Renaatus Projects (Chennai) has won a USD 29 million (₹238 crore) contract to expand and upgrade the
infrastructure of Gan International Airport. Gan International Airport is in which of the following countries?
A. Mauritius B. Maldives
C. Sri Lanka D. Indonesia
Answer: B. Maldives

Q13) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new chief justice of the Chhattisgarh high court?
A. Justice Ramesh Sinha B. Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran
C. Justice Pritinkar Diwakar D. Justice Sanjay Karol
Answer: A. Justice Ramesh Sinha
Q14) Humza Yousaf will become the first ethnic minority first minister of which of the following countries?
A. USA B. Canada
C. Scotland D. Germany
Answer: C. Scotland
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first person to swim from the Gateway of India to the
Elephanta Caves in Mumbai?
A. Sameer Sharma B. Krishan Prakash
C. Sanjay Arora D. Anand Sagar
Answer: B. Krishan Prakash
Q16) Recently, it was informed that OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is on the final stage of its journey back to Earth after
collecting samples from the asteroid Bennu. It was launched by which of the following space agencies?
A. Canadian Space Agency B. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
C. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) D. European Space Agency
Q17) Recently, it was informed that the first cable-stayed railway bridge of India in
Jammu and Kashmir will be ready soon. It is being built over which of the
following rivers?
A. Neelam River B. Tawi River
C. Shyok River D. Anji River
Answer: D. Anji River
Q18) Recently, which of the following organizations has released a report “The State of School Feeding Worldwide
2022”?
A. UNESCO B. Niti Aayog
C. UNICEF D. World Food Programme (WFP)
Answer: D. World Food Programme (WFP)

Q1) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Krishnarajapura Metro
Line in which of the following cities?
A. Nagpur B. Pune
C. Mumbai D. Bengaluru
Q2) Which of the following countries will host the IBA Youth World Boxing Championships 2024?
A. Mexico B. India
C. Croatia D. UAE
Answer: C. Croatia
More Information
● During the meeting, Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh was appointed IBA Vice President.
● Also, the IBA Junior World Championships 2023 for the 15-16 age group will be held in Mexico
Q3) Recently, which of the following states has announced to set up a 120 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT)
power plant in Rokhia funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?
A. Assam B. Meghalaya
C. Tripura D. Mizoram
Answer: C. Tripura
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first woman from Jammu and Kashmir to be awarded the
Wildlife Conservation Award by J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha?
A. Parveena Ahangar B. Nidhi Razdaan
C. Ufra Mir D. Aliya Mir
Answer: D. Aliya Mir
Q5) Recently, Ukraine has received the Leopard 2 battle tanks from which of the
A. Germany B. USA
C. Israel D. South Korea
Answer: A. Germany
Q6) Recently, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has increased the upper age limit for
Ombudsman to how many years?
Answer: D. 70 years
Q7) ‘Shasha’, ‘Elton’, ‘Freddie’, ‘Savanah’, and ‘Siyaya’, recently seen in news, are the names of which of the following
animals?
A. Asiatic Lions B. Cheetah
C. Royal Bengal Tigers D. Asian Elephants

Answer: B. Cheetah
Q8) Recently, which of the following organizations has approved $80.77 million (SDR60.2 million) for Burkina Faso
under the Food Shock Window of the Rapid Credit Facility?
C. Asian Development Bank (ADB) D. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Answer: B. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Q9) Recently, which of the following has become the first court in India to have used Chat GPT technology (artificial
intelligence) to decide on the bail plea of an accused?
A. Delhi High Court B. Punjab and Haryana High Court
C. Madras High Court D. Bombay High Court
Answer: B. Punjab and Haryana High Court
Q10) Recently, three MoUs were signed between the Western Australia Government and which of the following Indian
states for cooperation in cyber security?
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Kerala
C. Telangana D. Uttar Pradesh
Q11) Recently, the ships of the First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy, INS Tir and ICGS Sarathi visited Port
Antsiranana. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Australia B. Madagascar
C. Indonesia D. Maldives
Answer: B. Madagascar
Q12) Recently, which of the following Indian companies has secured Rs 915 crore in “GREEN” financing (Global Action
for Reconciling Economic Growth and Environmental Preservation) from Japan Bank for International Cooperation
(JBIC)?
A. Power Grid Corporation of India B. Power Finance Corporation Limited
C. SJVN Limited D. WAPCOS Limited
Answer: C. SJVN Limited
Q13) Recently, the Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature (FOSWAL) has presented a unique literary award to
who amongst the following?
A. Saadat Hasan Manto B. Faiz Ahmad Faiz
C. Amrita Pritam D. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Answer: D. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Q14) “BARC B1201”, recently seen in news, is a Certified Reference Material (CRM) for which of the following?
A. Copper B. Bauxite
C. Iron D. Lithium Ion
Answer: B. Bauxite

Q15) Recently, which of the following ministries has constituted a nine-member task force for making India a "product
developer and manufacturing nation”?
A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs D. Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Q16) Recently, which of the following countries celebrated its Swadhinota o Jatiyo Dibosh (Independence and National
Day) on 26th March 2023?
A. Bangladesh B. Myanmar
C. Iran D. Pakistan
Answer: A. Bangladesh
Q17) Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia would station tactical nuclear weapons
(TNWs) in which of the following countries?
A. Belarus B. Iran
C. China D. North Korea
Answer: A. Belarus
Q18) Recently, which of the following states has launched the “Pathashree-Rastashree” scheme for development of rural
roads?
A. West Bengal B. Chhattisgarh
C. Jharkhand D. Rajasthan
Obituaries
● Innocent Varid Theekethala, a Malayalam comedy superstar who acted in over 750 films and served as an
independent MP for Chalakudy constituency (Kerala) in the 16th Lok Sabha, has passed away at the age of 75.

Q1) Recently, which of the following countries has joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
(SCO) as a dialogue partner?
C. Belarus D. Oman
Answer: B. Saudi Arabia
Q2) International Day of Zero Waste is observed on which of the following days every year?
st
C. 31 March D. 1st April
● Theme: Achieving sustainable and environmentally sound practices of minimizing and managing waste’
Q3) Recently, it was confirmed that the 140th International Olympic Committee (IOC) session 2023 will be held in which
C. Chennai D. Mumbai
Answer: D. Mumbai
Q4) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the “Captive Employment” initiative under Deen Dayal
Upadhyaya Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)?
A. Ministry of Panchayati Raj B. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
C. Ministry of Rural Development D. Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer: C. Ministry of Rural Development
More Information
● Recently, it was informed that the Ministry of Education has launched a new
Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely, “New India Literacy Programme” (NILP)
○ Implementation Period: FYs 2022-23 to 2026-27
○ Financial outlay: Rs.1037.90 (Rs.700.00 crore is Central share and
Rs.337.90 crore is State share)
○ The scheme aims to cover a target of 5.00 crore non-literates in the age
group of 15 years and above.
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian-American assistant
police chief in the US state of Connecticut?
A. Rakesh Jain B. Simran Deep Kaur
C. Manmeet Kolan D. Amishi Jha
Answer: C. Manmeet Kolan
Q6) Which of the following institutions will host the 109th Indian Science Congress (ISC) 2024?
A. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru B. Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
C. Panjab University, Chandigarh D. Lucknow University

Answer: D. Lucknow University
Q7) Recently, Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement with which of the following companies for the procurement
of the Automated Air Defence Control & Reporting System “Project Akashteer”?
A. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) B. New Space India Limited (NSIL)
C. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Answer: A. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Ministry of Defence: Recent Contracts

● Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL): Acquisition of Sarang Electronic Support Measure (ESM) systems along
with the associated Engineering Support Package from BEL, Hyderabad at an overall cost of Rs 412 crore for the
Indian Navy.
● New Space India Limited (NSIL): Procurement of an advanced Communication Satellite, GSAT 7B, which will
provide high throughput services to the Indian Army at an overall cost of Rs 2,963 crore.
Q8) Recently, it was informed that the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary will be developed as the second research centre of
the National Aquatic Animal (Gangetic dolphin). Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary is in which of the following states?
Q9) Rajasthan Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
C. 30th March D. 31st March
Q10) Recently, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and which of the following organizations have jointly
issued “Delhi Declaration” on Modernisation of Agricultural Education System?
A. World Bank B. Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)
C. World Food Programme (WFP) D. World Trade Organization (WTO)
Answer: A. World Bank
Q11) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the lifetime achievement award by the University of Texas
at Dallas?
A. Kumar Mangalam Birla B. Anil Agarwal
C. Mukesh Ambani D. Naveen Jindal
Answer: D. Naveen Jindal
Q12) Recently, it was informed that 9,000 schools have been shortlisted under the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising
India (PM SHRI) scheme. Which of the following is the nodal ministry for the scheme?
A. Ministry of Rural Development B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
C. Ministry of Education D. Ministry of Finance
Answer: C. Ministry of Education

More Information
● Recently it was informed that the Central government has sanctioned Rs 800 crore under FAME Scheme Phase
-2 for setting up seven thousand 432 public fast charging stations across the country.
○ The government has formulated Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME)
India Scheme in 2015 to improve the infrastructure required for the large-scale use of electric vehicles.
○ FAME India is a part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan.
○ Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Heavy Industries
Q13) Recently, which of the following institutions has developed a three-dimensional paper-based portable device that
can detect adulteration of milk in 30 seconds?
A. IIT, Kanpur B. IIT, Madras
C. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru D. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Answer: B. IIT, Madras
Q14) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “The Indian President: An Insider's
Account of the Zail Singh Years”?
A. K.C. Singh B. Ram Sathe
C. Krishnan Srinivasan D. Lalit Mansingh
Answer: A. K.C. Singh
Q15) What is the name of the India’s first cloned female calf of the desi breed Gir, which has been
recently produced by the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal?
A. Yamuna B. Saraswati
C. Godavari D. Ganga
Answer: D. Ganga
Q16) Recently, which of the following space agencies has informed that it is training four people to live on planet Mars
under its initiative human exploration expedition on Mars?
A. SpaceX B. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
C. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) D. Canadian Space Agency
Q17) SHRESHTA and SMILE schemes, recently seen in news, is implemented by which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Panchayati Raj D. Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: A. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as President of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and
Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)?
A. Ajay Singh B. Sumant Sinha
C. Sanjay Nayar D. Azim Premji
Answer: A. Ajay Singh



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
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?
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

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
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
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)

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?
○ 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

2nd April by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, which of the following Indian cities has been included in the World Tree City 2022 list?
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?
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

Answer: D. Justice T.S. Sivagnanam
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
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?
C. Rajasthan D. Kerala
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

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
○ 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?
C. 3rd April D. 4th April
Answer: A. 1st April

3rd April by Dr. Gaurav Garg
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
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?
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

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?
C. Odisha 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

Answer: D. Rudrendra Tandon
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?
C. Ladakh D. Mizoram
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)
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

4th April by Dr. Gaurav Garg
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?
C. Tamil Nadu D. Maharashtra
Q5) Manapparai murukku, Thaikkal Rattan craft and Auhtoor Vetrilai (betel leaf) of
which of the following states will receive the GI Tag?

○ 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

Answer: D. Aravindh Chithambaram
Q11) Recently, Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre was inaugurated in which of the following cities?
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
Q15) Recently, a Fernarium has been set up inside the Eravikulam National Park. It is in which of the following states?
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
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

Answer: C. Daniel Mookhey
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.

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
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?
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
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?
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?
C. United Kingdom (UK) D. Japan

Answer: A. France
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?
● 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?
C. International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) D. NITI Aayog
Answer: B. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

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
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).

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

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?
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)
Answer: A. Bahrain
Q9) Recently, Ramnagar Bhanta (Brinjal), and Adamchini Rice from which of the following states
has received the GI Tag?

○ 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?
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

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
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?
C. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru D. IIT, Madras
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?
Answer: D. Bangladesh

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?
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
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
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?
C. Telangana D. Gujarat

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?
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

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?
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.

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?
Answer: C. World Trade Organization (WTO)
Q3) World Health Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
th
C. 7 April D. 8th April
● Theme: “Health For All”
Q4) Recently, “Anaivarukkum IITM’ (IITM for all)” initiative has been inaugurated in which of the following states?
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

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?
C. Tripura D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: C. Tripura

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?
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

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)?
C. Jharkhand D. Chhattisgarh
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
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)

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
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
C. Bhopal D. Shillong
● 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”?
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

Q13) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated the Gaj Utsav 2023 at the Kaziranga National Park. It is in
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?
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
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

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?
C. Haryana D. Kerala
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?
C. Dr Reddy’s Laboratories D. Zydus Cadila
Answer: B. Bharat Biotech

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?
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Tripura
Answer: D. Tripura
Q10) World Homeopathy Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
th
● Theme: ‘One Health, One Family’.
Q11) Recently, India’s first solar-powered tourist boat “Sooryamshu” has been launched
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?
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)
Q15) Which of the following cities in India will host the Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023?
Answer: D. Chennai

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
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.

Q1) Recently, Dr Poornima Advani has passed away. She was the former Chairperson of which of the
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”?
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)

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
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

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?
th
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.

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”?
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Punjab
Q3) India's first 3D-printed post office is being constructed in which of the following cities?
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?
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

Answer: D. North Korea
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

Q8) The International Day of Human Space Flight is observed on which of the following days every year?
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
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
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”?

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

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
Q2) The Asian Hockey Men’s Championship 2023 will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Rourkela B. Bhubaneshwar
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
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Himachal Pradesh

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
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
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
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?
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

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?
Answer: C. 12 years

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?
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
○ 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?
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?
Answer: D. Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru

Q7) Recently, Crypto exchange Bitfinex has become the first crypto firm to get an official licence from which of the
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)
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?
C. Bhopal D. Mumbai
● 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”?
C. Haryana D. Uttar 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?
C. West Bengal D. Jharkhand
Q16) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) celebrates its foundation day on which of the following days every
year?
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

Q1) Recently, which of the following states has launched the “A-HELP” (Accredited Agent for
Health and Extension of Livestock Production) programme?
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?
C. Goa 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)?
C. Punjab D. Odisha
Q6) World Chagas Disease Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
● 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?
C. Bodhgaya D. Varanasi

● 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?
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
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)
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
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

● Most Valuable Tyre Brands
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

Q18) Recently, 125-feet-tall bronze statue of Dr B R Ambedkar has been inaugurated in which of the following states?

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?
th
Q4) Recently, Authoor betel leaves (vetrilai) from which of the following states has
received the GI Tag?
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
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

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?
C. Pakistan D. Vietnam
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?
C. Rajasthan 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
A. Bangladesh B. Afghanistan
C. Iran D. UAE

Q14) Recently, “Melolontha arunachalensis” and “Melolontha lachugensis” have been
discovered. They belong to which of the following species?
C. Beetles D. Bat
Answer: C. Beetles
Q15) World Voice Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
● 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

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?
th
● 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

Q8) Recently, the 75th anniversary of the formation of Himachal Pradesh was celebrated on which of the following days?
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?
● 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
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

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

Q1) World Hemophilia Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
th
● 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)
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
○ Additionally, the meeting featured the MAHARISHI Initiative, which stands for Millets And OtHer
Ancient Grains International ReSearcH Initiative.

○ 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”?
C. Asian Development Bank (ADB) D. Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
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
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
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
A. China B. Japan
C. India D. Kazakhstan
Answer: D. Kazakhstan

More Information
● 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
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?
C. Hyderabad D. Lucknow
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?
C. Telangana D. Maharashtra
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?
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

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

Q6) Recently, which of the following institutions has developed an screening device “ARTSENS” for early screening for
cardiovascular diseases?
Q7) Recently, which of the following countries has launched its first satellite dedicated to measuring precipitation,
especially heavy rainfalls “Fengyun-3G”?
Answer: C. China
Q8) Recently, a new species “Garra laishrami” has been discovered. It belongs to which
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

Answer: C. Space Science
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?
● Theme: “Panchayaton ke Sankalpon ki Siddhi ka Utsav” (पंचायतों के संक ों की िस का उ व)
○ 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
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

Answer: D. Cricket
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
○ 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

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?
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
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?
C. 20th April D. 21st 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
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

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

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
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
Answer: B. China
Q18) Recently, India has announced its plans to build a major geothermal power plant in which of the following
A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Sikkim

21st April by Dr. Gaurav Garg
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
A. Israel B. Indonesia
C. Singapore D. USA
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

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?
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?
st
C. 21 April D. 22nd 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
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

Answer: C. Asha Bhosle
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

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

22nd April by Dr. Gaurav Garg
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
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
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
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?
C. Rajasthan D. Manipur
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

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
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?
Q14) Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced to participate in the Exercise INIOCHOS-23. It will be held in
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

Q16) Recently, which of the following states has launched the “Pro-active Divyang Pension Service” and “Tau se pucho”
digital services?
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.

23rd April by Dr. Gaurav Garg
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?
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?
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
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?
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

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?
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
○ 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?
rd

● 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?
C. Maharashtra D. Odisha
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?
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Telangana
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

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
Answer: D. Odisha
Q3) India’s first animal birth control training centre will be set up in which of the following cities?
C. Lucknow D. Chennai
Answer: C. Lucknow
Q4) World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
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?
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

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)?
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Gujarat
Answer: B. West Bengal
○ 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?
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?
C. Mumbai D. Varanasi
Q13) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed an Air Services Agreement (ASA)?
A. Bolivia B. Guyana
C. Colombia D. Ecuador

Answer: B. Guyana
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

Q1) National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 23rd April B. 24th April
th
● 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
C. Sikkim D. Arunachal Pradesh
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
Answer: A. Odisha
Q7) Recently, which of the following countries/ organizations have approved the “Markets in Crypto Act (MiCA)”?
C. USA D. China

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
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
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)
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?
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Sikkim

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

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?
● 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?
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Jharkhand
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
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

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
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?
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?
C. Manipur D. Mizoram
Answer: B. Nagaland

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

Q1) Recently, the Manamadurai pottery from which of the following states has received the
Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
Q2) Recently, scientists have discovered a Blue Hole named Taam Ja’ off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is in
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?
● 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.

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?
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

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?
th
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

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?
th
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

Q1) Recently, which of the following states has launched the third phase of the 5T School
Transformation Initiative?
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
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?
C. Kerala D. Maharashtra
Q6) Which of the following countries will host the 2023 Quad Leaders’ Summit?
A. Japan B. Australia
C. USA D. India
Q7) Recently, Mana village has been declared as the “first Indian village”. It is in which of the following states/union
territories?

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?
C. Leh D. Mumbai
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
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
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

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?
Q18) Recently, India finished 2nd in the overall medal tally at the 2023 Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 1. It was held
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

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)

Q5) Recently, Indian Coast Guard has conducted the joint Coastal Security Exercise “Sagar Kavach”, along the coast of
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Maharashtra
C. West Bengal D. Tamil Nadu
Q6) Recently, bilateral exercise Ajeya Warrior 2023 has commenced between India and which of the following countries?
C. United Kingdom (Britain) D. France
Q7) The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on which of the following days every year?
● 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?
C. Punjab D. Sikkim
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

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)?
● Theme: “Digital Skills for Life”
Q16) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the “World Development Report 2023: Migrants,
Refugees, and Societies”?
C. UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) D. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
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
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
Answer: A. Pakistan

Q1) Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant, recently seen in news, is a proposed nuclear power plant in which
A. Maharashtra B. Rajasthan
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

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?
C. Bhopal D. Hyderabad
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?
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

Answer: C. Gangubai Kathiawadi
● 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
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)?
th
● 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?
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?
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


1st May by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, scientists from which of the following space agencies have successfully extracted
oxygen from simulated lunar soil in a vacuum environment using Carbothermal Reduction
Demonstration (CaRD)?
A. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
C. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) D. European Space Agency
Q2) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the Support for Up-gradation Preventive Repair and
Maintenance of Equipment (SUPREME) initiative?
A. Ministry of Science and Technology B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Ministry of Communications D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer: A. Ministry of Science and Technology
Q3) Recently, which of the following has won the silver award in the carbon reduction category of the Green World
Awards 2023?
A. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) B. Mumbai Metro
C. Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation D. Chennai Metro Rail Limited
Answer: D. Chennai Metro Rail Limited
Q4) International Labour Day (May Day) is observed on which of the following days every year?
st
C. 1 May D. 2nd May
Answer: C. 1st May
Q5) Recently, the Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) has signed a Peace Agreement with Union Government and
C. Manipur D. Assam
Answer: D. Assam
Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Asian to complete the Golden Globe Race 2022?
A. Abhilash Tomy B. Daya Shankar
C. Salil Chaturvedi D. Bhavik Gandhi
Answer: A. Abhilash Tomy

Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the first chief executive officer and Chairman of the Life
Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)?
A. Raj Kumar B. Siddhartha Mohanty
C. Dr Ranjan Sharma D. Anil Kumar
Answer: B. Siddhartha Mohanty
Q8) Recently, Varanasi hosted the 12-day Ganga Pushkaralu festival 2023. It is held once in how many years?
Answer: C. 12 years
Q9) Recently, which of the following has become the first general insurance company to accept the RBI’s Central Bank
Digital Currency (CBDC) e-Rupee (e₹) for premium payments?
A. Acko General Insurance B. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
C. Reliance General Insurance D. Bharti AXA General Insurance
Answer: C. Reliance General Insurance
Q10) According to the recent report, which of the following countries has become Europe's largest supplier of refined
fuels in April 2023?
A. India B. Saudi Arabia
C. Oman D. Russia
Answer: A. India
Q11) Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 30th April B. 1st May
C. 2nd May D. 29th April
Answer: B. 1st May
Q12) Recently, which of the following companies has become the India’s sixth most valuable company by market
capitalisation?
A. Bharti Airtel B. State Bank of India (SBI)
C. Infosys D. ITC Limited
Answer: D. ITC Limited

Q13) According to the recent World Bank data, which of the following countries has become the first country in the
world to have annual remittances from abroad crossing the $100-billion in 2022?
A. China B. Mexico
C. India D. Philippines
Answer: C. India
Q14) Recently, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have won the gold medal in the Mens’ Doubles title in the
Asia badminton Championships 2023. It was held in which of the following countries?
A. Singapore B. Thailand
C. UAE D. India
Answer: C. UAE
Q15) Recently, union minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched a new book called “Reflections”.
Who amongst the following is the author of the book?
A. Jay Sidhu B. Montek Singh Ahluwalia
C. Aravind Subramanian D. Narayanan Vaghul
Answer: D. Narayanan Vaghul
Q16) Recently, which of the following institutions has signed an agreement with the Military
Engineer Services (MES) Jhansi to transform Army stations into carbon-neutral campuses?
C. IIT, Bombay D. National Institute of Solar Energy
Answer: A. IIT, Kanpur
Q17) Recently, which of the following ministries has released the “National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS)
2021-22: Summary for Policymakers”?
A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology B. Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: B. Ministry of Science and Technology
Q18) Recently, Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) of which of the following states has been awarded the HUDCO Award
(2022-2023) in the Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment 2022-23 category for cleanliness?
C. Maharashtra D. Rajasthan

2nd May by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, which of the following companies has unveiled its chatbot GigaChat?
A. State Bank of India (SBI) B. Bank of Baroda (BoB)
C. Sberbank D. Gasprombank
Answer: C. Sberbank
Q2) Recently, for the first time in its history, the Indian Army has inducted how many women officers into its Regiment
of Artillery?
A. 3 B. 5
C. 7 D. 9
Answer: B. 5
● Lt Mehak Saini, Lt Sakshi Dubey, Lt Aditi Yadav, Lt Pious Mudgil and Lt Akanksha
Q3) Recently, who amongst the following has become 17th world chess champion winning in the FIDE World Chess
Championship 2023?
A. Magnus Carlsen B. Ding Liren
C. Ian Nepomniachtchi D. Anish Giri
Answer: B. Ding Liren
Q4) Recently, the Indian Army’s Headquarter, Southern Command, has conducted the firefighting exercise “Agni Daman
– 23” in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Pune
Answer: B. Pune
Q5) Ayushman Bharat Diwas is celebrated on which of the following days every year in India?
C. 1 May D. 2 May
Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the managing director and chief executive officer of the
Bank of India?
A. Sanjiv Chadha B. Atul Kumar Goel
C. Rajneesh Karnatak D. Soma Sankara Prasad
Answer: C. Rajneesh Karnatak
Q7) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has virtually commissioned how many Low Power FM Transmitters of capacity of 100
Watt?
A. 71 B. 75
C. 91 D. 100
Answer: C. 91

Q8) Recently, Margherita Della Valle has been appointed as the first female and permanent CEO of which of the
following telecom companies?
A. Vodafone B. Bharti Airtel
C. Verizon Communications D. Swisscom
Answer: A. Vodafone
Q9) “Fit for 55 in 2030” package, recently seen in news, has been launched by which of the following
countries/organizations?
A. European Union (EU) B. India
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following from India has won the ATP Challenger competition in Rome, Italy?
A. Rohan Bopanna B. Somdev Devvarman
C. Yuki Bhambri D. Sumit Nagal
Answer: D. Sumit Nagal
Q11) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and
the secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy?
A. Ajit Kumar Mohanty B. Anil Kakodkar
C. Ashoke Sen D. Jayant Narlikar
Answer: A. Ajit Kumar Mohanty
Q12) Recently, Kaur Singh has passed away. He was related with which of the following sports?
A. Boxing B. Tennis
C. Wrestling D. Badminton
Answer: A. Boxing
Q13) Which of the following has become the third major US lender to fail after the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank
and Signature Bank?
A. Capital One B. First Republic Bank
C. State Street D. Bank of America
Answer: B. First Republic Bank
Q14) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the Future of Jobs Report 2023?
A. World Bank B. International Labour Organization (ILO)
C. World Economic Forum (WEF) D. World Trade Organization (WTO)

Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of Bank of Baroda
(BOB)?
A. Ajay Khurana B. Debadutta Chand
C. Hasmukh Adhia D. Lalit Tyagi
Answer: B. Debadutta Chand
Q16) Recently, the 22nd session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues was held in which of the
following cities?
A. New York B. Paris
C. Berlin D. New Delhi
Answer: A. New York

Q17) According to the recent data by the RBI, which of the following states has emerged as the State with the highest
market borrowings in 2022-23?
Q18) Recently, renowned Indian scientists Dr N. Gopalakrishnan has passed away. He was the founder of which of the
A. Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage, Thiruvananthapuram B. Haris Chandra Research Institute, Lucknow
C. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun D. Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar
Answer: A. Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage, Thiruvananthapuram

3rd May by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, the first ASEAN-India maritime exercise 2023 (AIME-2023) has started in which of
A. Indonesia B. Malaysia
C. Singapore D. Thailand
Q2) Recently, it was informed that an unfinished painting ‘Parsi Lady’ will soon be in the public
domain. It was made by who amongst the following?
A. Amrita Sher-Gil B. Raja Ravi Varma
C. Jamini Roy D. Tyeb Mehta
Answer: B. Raja Ravi Varma
Q3) Recently, India has announced to join the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and Long-Term
Aspirational Goals (LTAG) from which of the following years?
A. 2024 B. 2025
C. 2027 D. 2030
Answer: C. 2027
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has taken charge as the Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar
Command?
A. Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan B. Lt. General Ajai Singh
C. Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari D. Air Marshal Vikram Singh
Answer: A. Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan
More Information
● Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari has taken over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), South
Western Air Command (SWAC) at Gandhinagar.
○ He succeeded Air Marshal Vikram Singh
Q5) Recently, to commemorate the 100th episode of the “Mann ki Baat” program by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
an exhibition titled “Jana Shakti” was held at which of the following institutions?
A. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi B. National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi
C. Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), New Delhi D. Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
Answer: B. National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi
Q6) World Asthma Day 2023 was observed on which of the following days (first Tuesday of May every year)?
A. 1st May B. 2nd May
C. 3rd May D. 4th May
Answer: B. 2nd May
● Theme: Asthma Care For All

Q7) Kondh tribe of which of the following states celebrate the Bihan Mela every year?
Answer: D. Odisha
Q8) Recently, it was informed that India will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2023 in which
C. Mumbai D. Hyderabad
Q9) Recently, which of the following institutions have developed the ‘GBMDriver’ (GlioBlastoma Mutiforme Drivers), a
machine learning-based computational tool for identification of cancer-causing tumours in the brain and spinal cord?
Q10) Recently, the Science 20 Engagement Group meeting on Universal Holistic Health has begun in Bangaram Island.
Bangaram Island is a part of which of the following states/union territories?
A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands B. Odisha
C. Lakshadweep Islands D. Karnataka
Q11) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court?
A. Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji B. Justice Chitta Ranjan Dash
C. Justice Harish Tandon D. Justice T S Sivagnanam
Answer: D. Justice T S Sivagnanam
Q12) Recently, it was informed that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will attend the 56th Annual General Meeting of
Board of Directors of Asian Development Bank (ADB). It will be held in which of the following countries?
C. China D. Philippines
Q13) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a supplementary joint venture agreement with Nuclear
Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL) for development of Nuclear Power Projects and restructure the Joint Venture
Company ASHVINI?
A. SJVN Limited B. NTPC Limited
C. Power Grid Corporation of India D. Tata Power
Answer: B. NTPC Limited

Q14) Recently, who amongst the following (British Indian) has been conferred the BAFTA Fellowship?
A. Shekhar Bhatia B. Shaan Bhaskar
C. Nina Wadia D. Meera Syal
Answer: D. Meera Syal
Q15) World Tuna Day is observed on 2nd May every year. Tuna is a type of which of the following?
A. Fish B. Bird
C. Turtle D. Tree
Answer: A. Fish
● Theme: Yes We Can
Q16) Recently, Santiago Pena has been elected as the new president of which of the following countries?
A. Chile B. Peru
C. Uruguay D. Paraguay
Answer: D. Paraguay
Q17) Recently, which of the following has organized the “Ekta Evam Shradhanjali Abhiyan”, a multi modal expedition as
a part its Foundation Day Celebrations?
A. Border Roads Organization (BRO) B. Border Security Force (BSF)
C. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) D. National Security Guard (NSG)
Answer: A. Border Roads Organization (BRO)
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded an honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire
(MBE) by King Charles III for his contributions to Indian classical arts in Britain?
A. Rama Kant Shukla B. Dr M.N. Nandakumara
C. Bettina Baumer D. Bhaskara Appaji Agnihotri
Answer: B. Dr M.N. Nandakumara

4th May by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) India’s first undersea twin tunnels is being constructed in which of the following cities?
C. Chennai D. Pune
Answer: A. Mumbai
Q2) Recently, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has launched the
star sensor “StarBerrySense” on board its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
(PSLV) C-55 rocket. StarBerrySense has been developed by which of the
C. Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru D. IIT, Kanpur
Answer: C. Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru
Q3) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the “Business Ready Project”?
A. World Economic Forum (WEF) B. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C. World Bank Group D. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Answer: C. World Bank Group
Q4) Recently, which of the following Indian institutions has signed a MoU on Industrial Research and Development
Cooperation with Directorate of Defense Research and Development, Israel?
A. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research B. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
C. S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata D. Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru
Answer: B. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Q5) Recently, Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has extended the deadline of its Smart Cities Mission to
A. June 2024 B. December 2023
C. June 2025 D. July 2027
Answer: A. June 2024
Q6) Recently, two new species named “Leptestheria chalukyae” and “Leptestheria
gomantaki” have been discovered. They belong to which of the following species?
C. Shrimp D. Beetle
Answer: C. Shrimp

Q7) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the “Regional Economic Outlook - Asia and Pacific”
May 2023 report?
A. World Economic Forum (WEF) B. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C. World Bank Group D. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Q8) World Press Freedom Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
C. 3rd May D. 4th May
Answer: C. 3rd May
● Theme: "Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a driver for all other human rights".
Q9) Recently, India and which of the following countries have agreed to explore the possibility of accepting each other’s
payment cards, RuPay and Mir?
A. Iran B. UAE
C. Saudi Arabia D. Russia
Answer: D. Russia
Q10) Recently, which of the following state governments has extended the sponsorship agreement of the Indian National
Hockey Teams for a period of the next 10 years from 2023 to 2033?
A. Gujarat B. Odisha
C. Jharkhand D. Assam
Answer: B. Odisha
Q11) “Vivad se Vishwas I – Relief to MSMEs” scheme, recently seen in news, has been launched by which of the
A. Ministry of Corporate Affairs B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises D. Ministry of Finance
Answer: D. Ministry of Finance
Q12) Recently, who amongst the following has won the World Snooker
Championship 2023?
A. Mark Selby B. Mark Allen
C. Ronnie O Sullivan D. Luca Brecel
Answer: D. Luca Brecel
Q13) Recently, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and

Indian Navy have conducted the successful maiden test trial of “Air Droppable
Container -150” (ADC) off the coast of which of the following states?
A. Goa B. Odisha
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Gujarat
Answer: A. Goa

Q14) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the Leipzig Book Prize for European Understanding in
2023?
A. Rita Dove B. Maria Stepanova
C. John Ashbery D. Billy Collins
Answer: B. Maria Stepanova
Q15) Recently, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has signed a MoU with which of the following companies to
accelerate solid waste and used water management?
A. NTPC Limited B. WAPCOS Limited
C. RITES Limited D. THDC India Limited
Answer: C. RITES Limited
Q16) Recently, NITI Aayog has released the “Best Practices in Social Sector: A Compendium, 2023” in collaboration
with which of the following organizations?
A. World Bank B. International Labour Organization (ILO)
C. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) D. UNESCO
Q17) Recently, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi celebrated its Diamond Jubilee on its 60th Foundation
Day. It is an autonomous body under which of the following ministries?
C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs D. Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Q18) Recently, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has handed over a Fast Patrol Vessel “Huravee” and a Landing
Craft Assault ship to the National Defence Forces of which of the following countries?
A. Sri Lanka B. Mauritius
C. Maldives D. Morocco
Answer: C. Maldives
Obituaries
● Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Arun Gandhi has passed away aged 89
○ Born to Manilal Gandhi and Sushila Mashruwala in Durban on April 14, 1934, Arun Gandhi followed
in the footsteps of his grandfather as an activist.
● Noted historian Ranajit Guha has passed away. He was 100 years old
○ Born on May 23, 1923 at Barisal in present-day Bangladesh, Guha’s family later shifted to Kolkata.
○ One of his well-known books is ‘Elementary Aspects of Peasant Insurgency in Colonial India’.

Q1) Recently, which of the following has become the second state after Bihar where the Other
Backward Class (OBC) Survey has started?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Odisha
Answer: B. Odisha
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has become the 11th female Indian to achieve the International Masters title?
A. Anupam Gokhale B. Tania Sachdev
C. Vantika Agrawal D. Padmini Rout
Answer: C. Vantika Agrawal
Q3) Recently, which of the following companies has announced the second edition of its “Startups Accelerator: Women
Founders” programme in India?
C. Meta D. Infosys
Answer: A. Google
Q4) Recently, the 30th edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 has commenced at which of the following
places?
A. Dubai, UAE B. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
C. Muscat, Oman D. Doha, Qatar
Answer: A. Dubai, UAE
Q5) According to the recently released World's 10 Highest-Paid Athletes 2023 list by Forbes, who amongst the following
is the highest paid athlete?
A. Lionel Messi B. Kylian Mbappe
C. LeBron James D. Cristiano Ronaldo
Answer: D. Cristiano Ronaldo
Q6) National Coal Miners Day is observed in India on which of the following days every year?
A. 3rd May B. 4th May
C. 5th May D. 6th May

Answer: B. 4th May
Q7) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the “Chief Economists Outlook” report?
C. International Monetary Fund (IMF) D. New Development Bank (NDB)
Q8) What is the rank of India in the recently released 2023 World Press Freedom
Index by the Reporters Without Borders (RSF)?
A. 141st B. 151st
C. 161st D. 180th
Answer: C. 161st
Q9) Recently, which of the following has become the first ODF Plus district in India?
A. North East Delhi, Delhi B. Mancheriyal, Maharashtra
C. Anupur, Madhya Pradesh D. Wayanad, Kerala
Answer: D. Wayanad, Kerala

Q10) Recently, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and which of the following institutions have signed an MoU for
industry-academia collaboration?
A. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad B. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi
C. Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Manesar D. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Answer: C. Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Manesar
Q11) Recently who amongst the following has been confirmed as the next President of the World Bank?
A. Neal Mohan B. Leena Nair
C. Arvind Krishna D. Ajay Banga
Answer: D. Ajay Banga
Q12) Recently, which of the following states has announced the launch of the
“Geeta Karmikula Bima” scheme?
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Maharashtra
Q13) Recently, which of the following state/union territories has approved the provision of Rs 1,500 per month as Indira
Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi for women in the Spiti Valley?
Q14) Ratnagiri Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, recently seen in news, will be the world’s largest refinery complex
at a single location. It is proposed to be constructed in which of the following states?
Q15) The world’s largest and first franchise-based chess league, Global Chess League 2023, will be held in which of the
A. Chennai, India B. Dubai, UAE
C. Singapore D. Lyon, France
Answer: B. Dubai, UAE

Q16) What is the name of the portal which has been recently introduced by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to
hire faculty members in central universities?
A. CU-Sankalp B. CU-Refer
C. CU-Chayan D. CU-Online
Answer: C. CU-Chayan
Q17) The Cannes Film Festival 2023 (France) will honour who amongst the following with an honorary Palme d’Or
(lifetime achievement award)?
A. Shah Rukh Khan B. Michael Douglas
C. Tom Cruise D. Johnny Depp
Answer: B. Michael Douglas
Q18) According to the recently released National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22, which of the
following is the most “innovative” manufacturing State?
C. Tamil Nadu D. Gujarat

Q1) Recently, the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has set a target of how much
amount for the production of foodgrains for the year 2023-24?
A. 332 million tonnes B. 232 million tonnes
C. 492 million tonnes D. 562 million tonnes
Answer: A. 332 million tonnes
Q2) Recently, world’s first Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine “Arexvy” has been approved by the Food and
Drug Administration of which of the following countries?
A. United Kingdom (Britain) B. USA
C. France D. China
Answer: B. USA
Q3) Recently, for the first time, Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) above Mount Saraswati
in which of the following states/union territories have observed the Aurora lights?
C. Sikkim D. Ladakh
Answer: D. Ladakh
Q4) Recently, which of the following state governments has approved the “Chief Minister’s Skill
Upgradation and Global Employment Scheme” for youths who want to pursue careers abroad?
A. Punjab B. Telangana
C. Uttarakhand D. Kerala
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the title of Shatabdi Purush (Man of the Century) in New
Delhi?
A. K.C Tyagi B. Abhay Singh Chautala
C. Pandit Ramkishan D. Madhu Limaye
Answer: C. Pandit Ramkishan
Q6) Recently, the foundation stone for the construction of “Ekatha Harbour” has been laid in which of the following
countries?
C. Bangladesh D. Mauritius
Answer: A. Maldives
Q7) Recently, Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has laid the foundation stone for ₹ 21,844 crore Vizag Tech
Park at Visakhapatnam. It will be developed by which of the following companies?
A. Adani Group B. Bharti Airtel
C. Reliance Industries Limited D. TCS
Answer: A. Adani Group

Q8) Recently, BIS Innovation Hub (BISIH) of the Bank for International Settlements and which of the following
organizations have jointly launched the fourth edition of the G20 TechSprint 2023?
A. NITI Aayog B. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) D. Ministry of Finance
Q9) Recently, which of the following state governments has created the Directorate of Minority Affairs under the
Planning & Transformation Department?
C. Manipur D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: A. Nagaland
Q10) Recently, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has unveiled a 12 feet statue of Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj in which of the following countries?
A. Maldives B. Comoros
C. Mauritius D. Sri Lanka
Answer: C. Mauritius
Q11) Recently, women journalists Niloofar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi and Narges Mohammadi have been named as
the laureates of the 2023 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. They are from which of the following
countries?
A. Iran B. Afghanistan
C. Myanmar D. Libya
Answer: A. Iran
Q12) Recently, the Indian Army has conducted the “Buland Bharat” exercise in which of the following states/union
territories?
C. Gujarat D. Rajasthan
Q13) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the administrator of the Basketball Federation of India
(BFI)?
A. K. Govindraj B. Teja Singh Dhaliwal
C. Chander Mukhi Sharma D. P Krishna Bhat
Answer: D. P Krishna Bhat
Q14) Recently, Public enterprises selection board (PESB) has recommended who amongst the following for the post of
Chairman and Managing Director at Coal India Limited?
A. Ambika Prasad Panda B. Polavarapu Mallikharjuna Prasad
C. Ashok Barnwal D. Alok Singh
Answer: B. Polavarapu Mallikharjuna Prasad

Q15) Recently, who amongst the following Pakistani minister has arrived in Goa, India to attend the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting?
A. Hina Rabbani Khar B. Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari
C. Sherry Rehman D. Asad Mahmood
Answer: B. Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari
Q16) Recently, which of the following countries has launched the “Machines Can See 2023” summit?
A. Singapore B. France
C. Japan D. UAE
Answer: D. UAE
Q17) Recently, which of the following organizations has released a “Report on currency and finance 2022-23”?
C. NITI Aayog D. World Bank
● Theme: Towards a Greener Cleaner India
Q18) Recently, a rare black tiger has died in the Similipal Tiger Reserve. It is in which
C. Bihar D. Chhattisgarh
Answer: B. Odisha
Q19) International Firefighters Day is observed on which of the following days every?
th
C. 5 May D. 6th May
Answer: B. 4th May
Obituaries
● Tori Bowie, an American sprinter and long jumper, has passed away at the age of 32
○ At the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the sprinter took home three medals- gold in the 4x100-meter relay,
silver in the 100-meter relay and bronze in the 200-meter race.
○ She also bagged the gold medal in the 100-meter race and the 4x100-meter relay at the 2017 World
Championships
● Popular South comedian, director and producer Manobala has passed away. He was 69.
○ He was known for his work in the Tamil film industry.

Q1) According to the recently released “Internet in India Report 2022”, which of the following states
has the highest Internet penetration?
A. Goa B. Bihar
Answer: A. Goa
Q2) Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) system.
There are total how many alpha-numeric characters in the LEI code?
A. 14 B. 16
C. 18 D. 20
Answer: D. 20
Q3) Recently, which of the following states /union territories has launched the 14-point Summer Action Plan against air
pollution?
A. Punjab B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Delhi D. Rajasthan
Answer: C. Delhi
Q4) Recently, the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was held
A. Madhya Pradesh B. West Bengal
C. Gujarat D. Goa
Answer: D. Goa

○ The SCO is a multilateral grouping comprising eight member states of China, India, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan; four Observer States; and six “Dialogue
Partners”.
○ This year, of the four observers, Iran and Belarus are set to be admitted as full members.Afghanistan
and Mongolia are the two other observers.
○ The dialogue partners are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Turkey.
Q5) Recently, USA and which of the following countries have signed the Washington Declaration on the anniversary of
their 70 years of their bilateral relationship?
C. Ukraine D. India
Q6) Recently, the “River-Cities Alliance (RCA) Global Seminar: Partnership for Building International River-Sensitive
Cities” was held in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Varanasi
C. Lucknow D. Haridwar
Q7) What is the name of the mascot of the Khelo India University Games Uttar Pradesh 2022?
A. Karn B. Jeetu
C. Shera D. Rhino
Answer: B. Jeetu
Q8) Recently, which of the following countries has unveiled the unmanned mini-submarine named
“BlueWhale”?
A. North Korea B. Taiwan
C. Israel D. China
Answer: C. Israel
Q9) The men’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 (Hockey) will be held in which of the following countries?
A. Malaysia B. Pakistan
C. UAE D. Oman
Answer: D. Oman
Important Sports Information

● Geoffrey Emmanuel will become the first Indian to participate in the FIM World JuniorGP World
Championship
○ The first round of the 2023 season is scheduled for May 5-7, 2023 at the Circuit de Estoril in Portugal.
○ He is the son of seven-time National Champion Emmanuel Jebaraj
Q10) Recently, which of the following states has announced its plan to develop a theme park “Ramaland”?
A. Bihar B. Chhattisgarh
C. Jharkhand D. Uttar Pradesh
Q11) World Hand Hygiene Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
C. 5 May D. 6th May

Answer: C. 5th May
● Theme: Together, we can accelerate action to prevent infections and antimicrobial resistance in health care and
build a culture of safety and quality in which hand hygiene improvement is given high priority.
● Slogan: Accelerate action together. SAVE LIVES – Clean Your Hands
Important Days
● World Portuguese Language Day: It is observed on 5th May every year
○ Someone who speaks this language is called a Lusophone.
● International Leopard Day: It is observed on 3rd May every year
Q12) World’s largest bomber Tu-160, recently seen in news, has been developed by which of
A. USA B. Russia
Answer: B. Russia
Q13) Recently, which of the following countries co-hosted the Petersberg Climate Dialogue 2023?
A. India-Germany B. Germany-UAE
C. Egypt-UAE D. India-Russia
Answer: B. Germany-UAE
Q14) India’s first International Multimodal Logistics Park is being developed in Jogighopa. It is in which of the following
states?
Answer: A. Assam
Q15) Recently, which of the following has become the first US state to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new
buildings?
A. Texas B. Florida
C. Ohio D. New York
Answer: D. New York
Q16) The International Day of the Midwife is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 4th May B. 5th May
th
C. 6 May D. 7th May
Answer: B. 5th May
● Theme: Together again: from evidence to reality
Q17) Recently, Union Minister Nityanand Rai has inaugurated the Dawki Land Port in which of the following states?
C. Manipur D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: A. Meghalaya
Q18) Who amongst the following will be the guest of honour at the France's traditional military parade, held during
Bastille Day on July 14?
A. Joe Biden B. Narendra Modi
C. Xi Jinping D. Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Answer: B. Narendra Modi

Q1) Recently, which of the following organizations has published a report called “Defending Creative
Voices”?
A. UNICEF B. UNESCO
C. NITI Aayog D. Amnesty International
Answer: B. UNESCO
Q2) Who amongst the following will be next president of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)?
A. Sachin Tendulkar B. Stephen Fry
C. Mark Nicholas D. Ian Botham
Answer: C. Mark Nicholas
Q3) World Athletics Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Answer: B. 7th May
● Theme: “Athletics for All – A New Beginning,”
Q4) Recently, a cargo vessel named MV-ITT LION (V-273) was flagged off from Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port,
Kolkata to Sittwe Port. Sittwe Port is in which of the following countries?
A. Bangladesh B. Sri Lanka
C. Malaysia D. Myanmar
Answer: D. Myanmar
Q5) Which of the following projects has been launched by the Indian Army to deploy Battlefield Surveillance System?
A. Project Sanjay B. Project Ajay
C. Project Vijay D. Project Eagle
Answer: A. Project Sanjay

Q6) Recently, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed that a
cyclonic storm named “Cyclone Mocha” is developing over Bay of Bengal.
Which of the following countries has named this cyclone?
A. Oman B. India
C. Yemen D. Pakistan
Answer: C. Yemen
Q7) Recently, which of the following companies has secured a pan-India telecom licence?
A. China Telecom B. Ericsson
C. Comcast D. Zoom Video Communications
Answer: D. Zoom Video Communications
Q8) Recently, South Korea and which of the following countries have signed a new Framework Arrangement concerning
$3 billion of concessional loans from the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) for the year 2023 through
2027?
Q9) Recently, which of the following countries has unveiled the “Basic Plan on Ocean Policy”?
A. Japan B. Taiwan
C. South Korea D. Maldives
Answer: A. Japan
Q10) Recently, which of the following states has announced to build the country's first resettlement colony for the people
of Satbhaya in Kendrapada district, who have been displaced due to coastal erosion and climate change, under the
“Adarsh Colony” initiative?
A. Odisha B. Tamil Nadu
Answer: A. Odisha

Q11) Recently, who amongst the following has won the gold medal in the men’s javelin field event at the Doha Diamond
League 2023?
A. Neeraj Chopra B. Jakub Vadlejch
C. Anderson Peters D. Johannes Vetter
Answer: A. Neeraj Chopra
Q12) International No Diet Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Answer: A. 6th May
Q13) Recently, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the Indian Air Force (IAF) Heritage Centre in which of
the following states/union territories?
A. Chandigarh B. Delhi
C. Goa D. Puducherry
Answer: A. Chandigarh
Q14) Recently released, “My Life As A Comrade”, is a memoir of who amongst the following?
A. Sitaram Yechury B. KK Shailaja
C. P.R. Natarajan D. Pinarayi Vijayan
Answer: B. KK Shailaja
Q15) Recently, the National Green Tribunal has levied Rs 4,000 crore environmental compensation
on which of the following states for failing to scientifically manage solid and liquid waste?
A. Gujarat B. Chhattisgarh
Answer: D. Bihar
Q16) Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government has given the approval for setting up a state's first Pharma Park in which of
the following districts?
A. Ghaziabad B. Lalitpur
C. Gorakhpur D. Jaunpur
Answer: B. Lalitpur
Q17) Recently, Fuego Volcano in which of the following countries has erupted?
A. Nicaragua B. Cuba
C. Colombia D. Guatemala
Answer: D. Guatemala
Q18) Recently, the Centre for Innovation Incubation Research and Entrepreneurship (C-i2 RE- Centre for i-square RE)
has been inaugurated in which of the following states?
C. Telangana D. Kerala

Q1) Recently, which of the following organizations has approved financing of USD 1.25 billion under
the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Bangladesh (2023-27)?
Q2) Recently, INS Imphal undertook her maiden sea sortie. It has been developed under
which of the following projects of the Indian Navy?
A. Project 75 B. Project 75I
C. Project 17A D. Project 15B
Answer: D. Project 15B
Q3) Recently, which of the following state governments has announced to launch the Jagananna Chebudam scheme for
public grievance redressal?
Q4) Recently, Sultan Al Neyadi has become the first Arab astronaut to conduct a spacewalk. He is from which of the
C. Oman D. Qatar
Answer: A. UAE
Q5) Recently, proposal to construct Muthamizh Arignar Dr. Kalaignar pen monument has been approved. It will honour
A. J. Jayalalithaa B. M. Karunanidhi
C. M.K. Stalin D. E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker “Periyar”
Answer: B. M. Karunanidhi
Q6) Recently, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) organized the South Asia Clean Energy
Forum (SACEF) 2023 in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Dhaka
C. Kathmandu D. New York
Q7) Recently who amongst the following has laid foundation stone for India-Sri Lanka Friendship Auditorium at Sri
Lanka Air Force Academy, Trincomalee?
A. Rajnath Singh B. Dr S. Jaishankar
C. Meenakshi Lekhi D. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari
Answer: D. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

Q8) World Thalassaemia Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
Answer: B. 8th May
● Theme: Be aware, Share, Care: Strengthening Education to Bridge the Thalassemia Care Gap
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has won the inaugural Carol Shields Prize
2023 for Fiction for her novel “When We Were Sisters”?
A. Manju Kapur B. Fatimah Asghar
C. Mohsin Hamid D. Salman Rushdie
Answer: B. Fatimah Asghar
Q10) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to contribute more than $101 million (80 million pounds)
to Brazil’s Amazon Fund?
A. United Kingdom (Britain) B. Germany
C. Sweden D. India
Answer: A. United Kingdom (Britain)
Q11) Recently, Ubhauli festival was celebrated by the Kirant community of which of the following countries?
A. Bhutan B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh D. Myanmar
Answer: B. Nepal
Q12) Recently, India’s Jeremy Lalrinnunga has won the silver medal in the men's 67kg category at the Asian
Weightlifting Championships 2023. It was held in which of the following Countries?
C. China D. Oman
● Bindyarani Devi won the silver medal in the women's 55kg category
Q13) Recently, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 64th Raising Day on which of the following days?
th
C. 8 May D. 9th May
Answer: B. 7th May
Q14) Recently, who amongst the following has become the fastest player to reach 5000
runs in the ODI (One Day International) format?
A. Fakhar Zaman B. Babar Azam
C. Imam-Ul-Haq D. Shubman Gill
Answer: B. Babar Azam

Q15) Recently, violent clashes have broken out in which of the following states with respect to demand of Meitei
Community be included in the State’s Scheduled Tribes (ST) list?
C. Mizoram D. Nagaland
Answer: A. Manipur
Q16) What is the name of the outreach program which was recently organized by the Ministry of MSME in association
with NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) under its Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund in the North East Indian
states?
A. BizAmp B. North-East Now
C. RisingNE D. NE Accelarator
Answer: A. BizAmp
Q17) World Pulmonary Hypertension Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
C. 7 May D. 8th May
Answer: A. 5th May
● Theme: "Together We Are Stronger"
Q18) Recently, which of the following Indian Navy ships has been decommissioned
after 36 years of service, which is also the first indigenous ship of the Indian Navy?
A. INS Himgiri B. INS Magar
C. INS Udaygiri D. INS Khanderi
Answer: B. INS Magar

Q1) Recently, direct shipping service between Tuticorin and which of the following countries has
been inaugurated by flagging off the vessel “M.V. MSS Galena” from V.O. Chidambaranar Port?
C. Maldives D. Madagascar
Answer: C. Maldives
Q2) Recently, which of the following companies has bought Ecuadorian bonds worth $1.6 billion in a debt-for-nature
swap, which is aimed at conservation of the Galapagos Islands?
A. Reliance Industries Limited B. Adani Group
C. Credit Suisse D. DBS Bank
Answer: C. Credit Suisse
Q3) Recently, Surrey Satellite Technology Limited and Oxford Space Systems have jointly announced to launch a
low-cost radar satellite (Spy satellite) “CarbSar” for which of the following countries?
A. United Kingdom (Britain) B. Ukraine
C. Israel D. India
Q4) Recently, India has won 14 medals (seven gold, five silver and two bronze) at the Asia Cup Stage 2 World Ranking
Tournament 2023. It was held in which of the following countries?
A. South Korea B. Uzbekistan
C. China D. Turkiye
Answer: B. Uzbekistan
Q5) Recently, which of the following articles of the constitution has been promulgated by the Central Government in
Manipur to take the charge of security?
Q6) World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
th
C. 10 May D. 11th May

Answer: A. 8th May
● Theme: ‘Everything we do comes #fromtheheart’
Q7) Recently, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Ministry of Railways have signed a joint MoU
with which of the following organizations for “Station Area Development along Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail”
(Project-SMART)?
A. World Bank B. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
C. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) D. MUFG Bank
Q8) Recently, police department of which of the following states has launched a special campaign “Operation Maryada”?
Q9) Recently, after Jammu & Kashmir, Lithium reserves have been found in Degana (Nagaur). It is in which of the
following states?
Q10) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched a online training programme “Space Science and
Technology Awareness Training (START)”?
A. NITI Aayog B. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
C. National Aeronautics and Space administration (NASA) D. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
Answer: B. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Q11) Recently, a new Border-Haat at Bholaganj in Sylhet has been inaugurated between India and which of the following
countries?
C. Nepal D. Afghanistan
Q12) Recently, the coronation of King Charles III and his wife Camilla as king and queen of the United Kingdom
(Britain) took place in London. Who amongst the following represented India at the event?
A. Smt. Droupadi Murmu B. Shri Jagdeep Dhankar
C. Shri Om Birla D. Smt. Smriti Irani
Answer: B. Shri Jagdeep Dhankar
Q13) Recently, the Arab League has re-admitted which of the following countries into the organization?
A. Syria B. Iran
C. Afghanistan D. Israel
Answer: A. Syria

Q14) Recently, the three defense services of India and the Indian Coast Guard had all grounded their Advanced Light
Helicopters (ALH) Dhruv fleets. It has been developed by which of the following companies?
A. Dassault Aviation B. Boeing
C. Airbus D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Answer: D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Q15) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book titled “Droupadi Murmu: From Tribal
Hinterlands to Raisina Hills”?
A. Barkha Dutt B. Kasturi Ray
C. Madhu Trehan D. N. Ram
Answer: B. Kasturi Ray
Q16) Recently, the 42nd ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings has started in Labuan Bajo. It is in
C. Cambodia D. Myanmar
Answer: A. Indonesia
● Theme: “ASEAN Affairs: Epicenter of Growth.”
Q17) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first batter ever to score 7000 runs in the history of the Indian
Premier League?
A. Virat Kohli B. Shikhar Dhawan
C. David Warner D. Rohit Sharma
Answer: A. Virat Kohli
Important Sports Information

● Olympian Avinash Sable broke his own 5000m national record in the Sound Running Track Festival, a World
Athletics Continental Tour-Silver event, at Walnut, California.
○ He clocked 13:19.30s to better his record by more than five seconds while finishing 12th in the men’s
5000m
○ Also, 2019 Asian bronze medallist Parul Chaudhary broke women’s 5000m national record clocking
15:10.35s for the ninth spot.
Q18) Recently, it was informed that India may consider joining the “Climate Club”. It is an environmental initiative
started by which of the following organizations?
A. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) B. Group of Seven (G7)
C. World Bank D. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Answer: B. Group of Seven (G7)

Q1) Recently, which of the following has become the first Indian airline to operate a commercial,
wide-body aircraft on a domestic flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)?
A. Air India B. Indigo
C. Spice Jet D. Vistara
Answer: D. Vistara
Q2) Recently, the first C295 Aircraft has successfully completed its maiden flight for India. It has
been developed by which of the following companies?
A. Airbus B. Boeing
C. Dassault Aviation D. Saab
Answer: A. Airbus
Q3) Recently, who amongst the following (Indian-American) has been appointed as the domestic
policy advisor to the US President Joe Biden?
A. Neera Tandon B. Vidya Vox
C. Kiran Desai D. Ajay Bhatt
Answer: A. Neera Tandon
Q4) Recently, which of the following countries has launched the “Naykap Gokab”, a new online platform aimed at
promoting local innovative ideas and solutions?
C. Bhutan D. Sri Lanka
Answer: C. Bhutan
Q5) Recently, the scientists have discovered new species “Saurona triangula” and “Saurona aurigera”.
It belongs to which of the following species?
A. Frog B. Bird
C. Spider D. Butterfly
Answer: D. Butterfly
More Information
● Another butterfly genus has been discovered, which has named Argenteria, meaning
silver mine, on account of the silver scales on its wings
Q6) Recently, which of the following countries hosted a special meeting of the National Security
Advisers (NSAs) of India, USA, Saudi Arabia and the UAE?
A. India B. USA
Q7) Paralakhemundi Railway Station, recently seen in news, is in which of the following states?
C. Odisha D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: C. Odisha
Q8) Recently, which of the following armed forces has decided that all officers of the rank of Brigadier and above will
wear Common Uniform items?
A. Indian Air Force (IAF) B. Indian Navy
C. Border Security Force (BSF) D. Indian Army
Answer: D. Indian Army
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2023?
A. Neeraj Chopra B. Lionel Messi
C. Carlos Alcaraz D. Cristiano Ronaldo
Answer: B. Lionel Messi
● Winners: 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards

○ Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
■ Lionel Messi (Argentina)
● Lionel Messi became the first footballer to be awarded the Sportsman of the Year (in
2020)
○ Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year

■ Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (Jamaica)
○ Laureus World Team of the Year

■ Argentina Men's Football Team
○ Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year

■ Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)
○ Laureus World Comeback of the Year

■ Christian Eriksen (Denmark)
○ Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year

■ Eileen Gu (China)
○ Laureus Sport for Good

■ TEAMUP (Global)
● TeamUp is a psycho-social support intervention developed by War Child, Save the
Children and UNICEF Netherlands
○ Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year With a Disability

■ Catherine Debrunner (Switzerland)
Q10) Recently, which of the following organizations has organised the 36th CISO Deep-Dive training programme in New
Delhi?
A. NITI Aayog B. National Informatics Centre (NIC)
C. National e-Governance Division (NeGD) D. Capacity Building Commission
Answer: C. National e-Governance Division (NeGD)

Q11) Recently, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have partnered with which of the following
companies to introduce a new geospatial model to convert satellite data into high-resolution maps?
A. TCS B. Infosys
C. Accenture D. IBM
Answer: D. IBM
Q12) Recently, which of the following has become the first state to provide digital health cards for children?
A. Telangana B. Uttar Pradesh
Q13) Recently, the third phase of the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana has been launched in New Delhi. This project is
supported by which of the following companies under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities?
A. Coal India Limited (CIL) B. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
C. NTPC Limited D. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
Answer: A. Coal India Limited (CIL)
Q14) Recently, which of the following has become first state to launch its own institutional ranking framework for higher
education institutions?
Answer: B. Kerala
Q15) Recently, it was informed that Archaeological Survey of India will declare Tungnath
temple as a monument of national importance. It is in which of the following states/union
territories?
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Ladakh
Q16) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the learning management information system
“SAKSHAM”?
A. Ministry of Education B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
● SAKSHAM (Stimulating Advanced Knowledge for Sustainable Health Management)

Q17) Recently, Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has launched India Jewellery Exposition 2023
(IJEX 2023) in which of the following cities?
A. Dubai B. New York
C. Paris D. Singapore
Answer: A. Dubai
Q18) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “Made In India: 75 Years of Business
and Enterprise”?
A. Viral Acharya B. Hasmukh Adhiya
C. Amitabh Kant D. Rajneesh Kumar
Answer: C. Amitabh Kant
Q19) PM Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the International Museum Expo 2023 in which of the
following states?
A. Kolkata B. Mumbai
C. Bengaluru D. New Delhi
○ The PM will also unveil the mascot of the expo — an image of the prehistoric dancing
girl (found from Mohenjo-Daro), which will be “stylised in Channapatna toys form
○ Prime Minister Modi will also launch a “virtual walkthrough” of the upcoming
National Museum at North Block and South Block.
■ The museum will be called Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum, and it will
showcase the rich civilisational culture of India spanning over 5,000 years.
○ A 12-level app-based video game ‘Indian Museum Tycoon’ will also be launched

Q1) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched the State Robotics Framework?
Q2) International Day of Argania is observed on which of the following days every year?
Answer: B. 10th May
Q3) Recently, which of the following has become the first state to implement “Right to Walk”?
C. Punjab D. Kerala
Answer: C. Punjab
Q4) Recently, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and which of the following institutions have
successfully developed a new sensor technology for underwater communications?
C. National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai D. IIT, Kanpur
Q5) Recently, the 35th iteration of the India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) was held in which of the
following seas?
A. Caspian Sea B. Black Sea
C. Andaman Sea D. South China Sea
Answer: C. Andaman Sea
Q6) National Technology Day is celebrated every year on which of the following days in India?
th
Answer: B. 11th May
● Theme: 'School to Startups-Igniting Young Minds to Innovate.'
Q7) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation of Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory - India
(LIGO-India), Hingoli. It is in which of the following states?
C. Odisha D. Maharashtra

More Information
● The projects whose foundation stone was laid by the PM Narendra Modi on the occasion of National
Technology Day include:
1. Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory - India (LIGO-India), Hingoli, Maharashtra
2. Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Jatni, Odisha
3. Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Plant and Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in
Visakhapatnam.
4. Fission Molybdenum-99 Production Facility in Trombay Campus of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
(BARC), Mumbai
5. National Hadron Beam Therapy Facility and Women and Children Cancer Hospital Building in Navi
Mumbai
6. Platinum Jubilee Block of Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
Q8) Recently, PM Narendra Modi visited Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara. It is in which of the following states?
C. Uttarakhand D. Himachal Pradesh
Q9) Recently, first batch of indigenous ALS-50 Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) Loitering Munitions has been
received by Indian Air Force. It has been developed by which of the following companies?
A. Tata Advance Systems Limited B. Gliders India Limited
Answer: A. Tata Advance Systems Limited
Q10) Recently, Rathendra Raman, has taken charge as the new chairman of the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. It is in
A. Kolkata B. Visakhapatnam
C. Surat D. Mumbai
Answer: A. Kolkata
Q11) “Scary Barbie”, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?
A. Meteor B. Asteroid
C. Star D. Black Hole
Answer: D. Black Hole
Q12) Recently, the Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) has recommended the name of who amongst the following
as the next CMD of Power Finance Corporation (PFC)?
A. Parminder Chopra B. Ravinder Singh Dhillon
C. Rajiv Ranjan Jha D. Manoj Sharma
Answer: A. Parminder Chopra
Q13) Recently, India Post, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), and Tripta
Technologies have created which of the following portals?
A. Biz eMart B. Bharat eMart
C. India eMart D. Start eMart
Answer: B. Bharat eMart

Q14) Recently, Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has laid the foundation for the Hare Krishna Heritage
Tower in which of the following cities?
A. Karimnagar B. Warangal
C. Hyderabad D. Suryapet
Q15) Recently, which of the following space agencies has launched the “TROPICS” Mission (Time-Resolved
Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats)?
A. European Space Agency B. Italian Space Agency
C. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) D. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
More Information
● NASA is developing a snake-like robot known as Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor
(EELS) which it says can boost space exploration through its diverse adaptability to
various terrains.
○ It is designed to be adaptable to traverse ocean-world-inspired terrain,
fluidized media, enclosed labyrinthian environments and liquids.
○ Its purpose is to examine the surface of Saturn's moon and determine
whether life is present.
Q16) Recently, 18 swamp deer have been released in an enclosure at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR). It is in which of
Q17) Recently, union minister Kiren Rijiju has launched the trailer of the first ever movie in Tagin language “Love in
90s”. Tagin language is mainly spoken in which of the following states?
A. Manipur B. Sikkim
C. Nagaland D. Arunachal Pradesh
Q18) Recently, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced the appointed of who amongst the following as its new Chairman
and Managing Director (CMD)?
A. A.M. Naik B. S.N. Subrahmanyan
C. R. Shankar Raman D. Amit Chadha
Answer: B. S.N. Subrahmanyan
● Badminton Asia has appointed Omar Rashid, the Joint Secretary of the Badminton Association of India (BAI),
as the Chair of the Technical Officials Committee.
○ Omar Rashid is also the General Secretary of the Assam Badminton Association

Obituaries
● The former All India Football Federation (AIFF) Vice-President, Treasurer and Executive Committee member
AR Khaleel has passed away at the age of 91
○ He was also the former president of the Karnataka State Football Association.
● Antonio Carbajal, the first Mexican Football player to appear in five World Cups, has passed away at the
age of 93.
○ Carbajal, who was nicknamed “La Tota,” played for Mexico between 1950 and 1966
● Renowned Bengali author Samaresh Majumdar has passed away. He was 79.
○ Born on March 10, 1944, novelist Majumdar is best known for his ‘Animesh’ series.
○ He won the Sahitya Akademi Award for ‘Kalbela’ in 1984.
○ In 2018, the West Bengal government honoured him with the 'Banga Bibhushan' award.

Q1) Recently, which of the following countries held the 78th Victory Day parade 2023?
A. Russia B. USA
C. France D. China
Answer: A. Russia
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has won the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Player of the Month
award for April 2023?
A. Shakib Al Hasan B. Babar Azam
C. Fakhar Zaman D. Kane Williamson
Answer: C. Fakhar Zaman
● Thailand skipper Naruemol Chaiwai has won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award April 2023
Q3) The International Nurses Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
th
Answer: B. 12th May
● Theme: "Our nurses, our future."
Q4) According to the recent central government notification, All India Radio (AIR) will be
exclusively known by which of the following names?
A. Bharatvani B. IndiaVoice
C. Akashvani D. IndRadio
Answer: C. Akashvani
Q5) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “The Indian Metropolis: Deconstructing
India’s Urban Spaces”?
A. Rahul Gandhi B. Sonia Gandhi
C. Menaka Gandhi D. Feroze Varun Gandhi
Answer: D. Feroze Varun Gandhi
Q6) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the “Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi” campaign?
A. Ministry of Education B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment D. Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
Q7) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the “Harit Sagar” the Green Port Guidelines 2023?
A. Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
C. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: C. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

More Information: Sagar Shreshtha Samman’ awards
● The Best Absolute Performance Award for the year 2022-23 has been awarded to Deendayal Port, Kandla,
Gujarat for handling the highest ever cargo of 137.56 MMT
● Paradip Port, Odisha has received the award for Best Performance shield on Ship Berth Day Output.
● Kamarajar Port, Tamil Nadu has been adjudged successful in pre-berthing detention time.
● Cochin Port, Kerala has been given the trophy for better performance in turn-around-time (non-container
port).
● Best Incremental Performance Award was given to Paradip Port, Odisha for achieving highest cargo growth
rate of 16.56% last year.
● In the incremental category, Mormugao Port, Goa has been given another award for the best Ship Berth Day
Output.
● Kamarajar Port, Tamil Nadu has been awarded for Best Pre-Berthing Detention Time.
● The award for the best port was conferred to Paradip Port on overall annual performance based upon cargo
handling, average turnaround time, ship birthday output, and idle time at berth, operating ratio, pre berthing
detention.
Q8) Recently, a trial run of blood bag delivery by drones has been successfully conducted by which of the following
organizations under its i-Drone initiative?
A. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) B. NITI Aayog
C. Garuda Aerospace D. IIT, Delhi
Answer: A. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Q9) Recently, Pakistan and China have agreed to extend China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to which of the
A. Iran B. Turkmenistan
C. Afghanistan D. Tajikistan
Answer: C. Afghanistan
Q10) Recently, which of the following countries/organizations has announced to introduce Carbon Border Adjustment
Mechanism (CBAM) transitional phase from October 2023?
C. Singapore D. UAE

Q11) Recently, the three social security (Jan Suraksha) schemes - Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY),
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) – have completed 8 years. They
were launched by which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C. Ministry of Rural Development D. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Q12) Recently, Santiniketan has been recommended for inclusion in the UNESCO’s
World Heritage List. It is in which of the following states?
Answer: B. West Bengal
Q13) According to the recent information, how much percentage of villages in India have achieved ODF Plus status in
phase II of the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBM-G)?
A. 25% B. 50%
C. 75% D. 95%
Answer: B. 50%
Q14) International Day of Plant Health is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Answer: B. 12th May
● Theme: Plant Health for Environmental Protection
Q15) Recently, the Union Ministry of Finance has notified the lowering of the threshold for e-invoicing to how much
amount?

Answer: C. Rs. 5 crore
Q16) Recently, which of the following companies has launched the 51 Starlink internet satellites?
C. Skyroot Aerospace D. Pixxel
Answer: A. SpaceX
Q17) The 6th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) 2023 will be held in which of the following countries?
A. Singapore B. Sri Lanka
C. Bangladesh D. Indonesia
Q18) Recently, the first meeting of the National MSME Council was held in which of the following cities?
A. Bengaluru B. Mumbai
C. Gandhinagar D. New Delhi
More Information
● Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 27th meeting of the Financial Stability and
Development Council (FSDC) in New Delhi
○ The FSDC is chaired by the Union Finance Minister and comprises of heads of financial sector
regulators, namely the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI),
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), Pension Fund Regulatory and
Development Authority (PFRDA), and the Ministry of Finance.

Q1) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced the launch of Innovative Finance
Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP) programme?
A. New Development Bank (NDB) B. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
C. World Bank D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Q2) Recently, which of the following countries has launched the gold-backed digital currency?
A. Zimbabwe B. Kenya
C. Nigeria D. El Salvador
Answer: A. Zimbabwe
More Information
● As per RBI’s Half Yearly Report on Management of Foreign Exchange Reserves: October 2022 - March 2023, its
gold reserves touched 794.64 metric tonnes in FY 22-23, an increase of nearly 5% over FY 21-22 (760.42
metric tonnes)
● 437.22 tonnes of gold are held overseas are held with the Bank of England and the Bank of International
Settlements (BIS), and 301.10 tonnes of gold is held domestically.
● As on March 31, 2023, the country’s total forex reserves stood at $578.449 billion, and gold reserves were
pegged at $45.2 billion
Q3) Recently, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and which of the following ministries have signed an
agreement for cooperation in the field of integrated medicine?
A. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change D. Ministry of Ayush
Answer: D. Ministry of Ayush
Q4) Recently, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the launch of “100 Days 100 Pays” campaign. It is related to
A. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) B. Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)
C. Unclaimed Bank Deposits D. Credit to Farmers
Answer: C. Unclaimed Bank Deposits
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new CEO of Twitter?
A. Ed Bastian B. Eric Yuan
C. Rich Lesser D. Linda Yaccarino
Answer: D. Linda Yaccarino
Q6) Recently, which of the following companies has discovered crude oil and natural gas in two blocks in Mumbai
offshore which have been named “Amrit” and “Moonga”?
A. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) B. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
C. Vedanta D. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)

Q7) Recently, which of the following organizations has approved a USD 82 million loan towards the adoption of global
best practices for animal health management and to prevent zoonotic diseases in India?
A. World Health Organization (WHO) B. World Bank
C. International Monetary Fund (IMF) D. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Q8) Recently, the Lal Bahadur Shastri International (LBSI) Airport has become the first in India to have a reading lounge.
It is in which of the following cities?
A. Raipur B. Ranchi
C. Varanasi D. Bhopal
Answer: C. Varanasi
Q9) Recently, which of the following companies has announced the global launch of its
AI chatbot “Bard” in over 180 countries including India?
C. Meta D. Baidu
Answer: A. Google
Q10) Recently, the annual five-day-long Great Prayer Festival, “Monlam Chenmo,” has started in which of the following
Answer: B. Ladakh
Q11) Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over
services except for public order, police and land. Which of the following article of the Constitution of India establishes a
legislative assembly for NCT of Delhi?
A. Article 242 B. Article 371A
C. Article 340 D. Article 239AA
Answer: D. Article 239AA

Q12) Recently, the first-ever physical Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Startup Forum 2023 was held in which
Q13) Recently, India finished with three bronze medals at the 2023 IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships. It was held
A. Mongolia B. Japan
C. South Korea D. Uzbekistan
Answer: D. Uzbekistan
1. Deepak Bhoria (48-51kg)

2. Mohammed Hussamuddin (54-57kg)
3. Nishant Dev (67-71kg)
More Information
● Rajasthan Royals bowler Yuzvendra Chahal (Leg Spinner) has become the highest wicket-taker in the Indian
Premier League.
○ He has taken total of 184 wickets in the 143 matches of the Indian Premier League.
○ Dwayne Bravo is in the second spot with 183 wickets in 161 matches.
○ Piyush Chawla (174 wickets) and Amit Mishra (172 wickets) are in the third and fourth spots
respectively
● Also, Rajasthan Royals' Yashasvi Jaiswal scored the fastest 50 in 13 balls in the Indian Premier League.
Q14) Recently, INS Garuda, Naval Air Station, has completed 70 years of service. It is based in which of the following
cities?
A. Visakhapatnam B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai D. Kochi
Answer: D. Kochi
Q15) Recently, which of the following Indian Airport has the best On Time Performance globally in March 2023, as per
Aviation analytics firm Cirium?
A. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad B. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
C. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi D. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
Answer: A. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad

Q16) The first Ministerial meeting of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council will be held in which of the following
cities?
A. Brussels B. Berlin
C. New Delhi D. London
Answer: A. Brussels
More Information
● Indian Semiconductor Mission (ISM) signed an MoU with Purdue University, USA for capacity building,
research and development, and industry participation
○ The ISM was launched in 2021 with a total financial outlay of Rs76,000 crore under the aegis of the
Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY).
Q17) Recently, which of the following Indian actors have featured on the cover of Time magazine?
A. Amitabh Bachchan B. Ranveer Singh
C. Deepika Padukone D. Alia Bhatt
Answer: C. Deepika Padukone
More Information
● Fashion brand Gucci has announced Alia Bhatt as its first Indian Global Ambassador on occasion of the
House’s upcoming Cruise 2024 fashion show in Seoul, at Gyeongbokgung Palace
○ Alia made her grand debut at the Met Gala 2023, a fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of
Art in New York City, whose theme is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”
○ Founded in Florence, Italy, in 1921, Gucci is one of the world's leading luxury brands.
● Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana has been chosen as the brand ambassador of the Indian contingent
participating in the Special Olympics for individuals with intellectual disabilities 2023, Berlin, Germany
Q18) Recently, the London Stock Exchange Group PLC has announced to set
up a Technology Centre of Excellence in which of the following cities?

Q1) The fifth edition of the Global Ayurveda Festival 2023 (GAF 2023) will be held in which of the
following states?
A. Kerala B. Goa
C. Gujarat D. Himachal Pradesh
Answer: A. Kerala
● Theme: ‘Emerging Challenges in Healthcare & A Resurgent Ayurveda’.
Q2) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced to participate in the Global Financial Innovation
Network (GFIN) Greenwashing Techsprint?
C. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) D. International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
Q3) Recently, which of the following ministries has announced to launch the “Sanchar Saathi” portal?
A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology B. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Communications
Answer: D. Ministry of Communications
● 17th May: World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Q4) Recently, a group created by the Union Ministry of Power for "Development of Electricity Market in India” has
submitted its report. Who amongst the following was its chairman?
A. R.K. Singh B. Alok Kumar
C. Hemant Jain D. Shashidhar Sharma
Answer: B. Alok Kumar
Q5) Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will flag off Odisha’s first Vande Bharat Express from which of the following
cities?
A. Cuttack B. Bhubaneshwar
C. Puri D. Howrah
Answer: C. Puri
Q6) Recently, 4th Positive Indigenisation List of 928 items has been approved by the union government. It is related to
which of the following sectors?
A. Textiles B. Pharmaceuticals
C. Shipping D. Defence
Answer: D. Defence

Q7) Recently, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has set up the Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit
(C-PACE) in which of the following states?
Answer: A. Haryana
● Harihara Sahoo, ICLS, has been appointed as the first registrar of the office of C-PACE, which will work
under the supervision of the Director General of Corporate Affairs (DGCoA), New Delhi.
Q8) Who amongst the following will lead an Indian Delegation to 76th Cannes International Film Festival 2023, France?
A. Anurag Thakur B. L. Murugan
C. Dr S. Jaishankar D. Amit Shah
Answer: B. L. Murugan
● The India Pavilion is being conceptualised and designed by National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad with the
theme - ‘Showcasing India’s Creative Economy’ to the global community
Q9) International Day of Families is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Answer: B. 15th May
● Theme: 'Demographic Trends and Families'
Important Days
● World Migratory Bird Day 2023: It is observed on 2 occasions every year, the 2nd Saturday in May and
October. It falls on 13th May and 14th October in 2023
○ Global Theme – “Water: Sustaining Bird Life”
○ Theme in India – “Water and its Importance for Migratory Bird”
● The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has declared that June 23, the birth anniversary of Indian football
legend Pradip Kumar Banerjee (Football Professor), will be recognized as ‘AIFF Grassroots Day’.
○ He led the Indian national team to a historic Gold Medal in the 1962 Asian Games
Q10) Recently, the Indian Navy’s INS Mormugao has successfully test fired a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.
BrahMos missiles has been jointly developed by India and which of the following countries?
A. Iran B. Israel
C. Russia D. USA
Answer: C. Russia
Q11) Recently, which of the following organizations has unanimously adopted India's proposal for developing Digital
Public Infrastructure?
A. G-20 B. G-7
Answer: D. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

More Information
● Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has decided to add four new countries as dialogue partners -
Kuwait, UAE, Myanmar and The Maldives.
○ The SCO was established in June 2001 and has members including Russia, China, India, Pakistan,
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan
○ Afghanistan, Iran, Belarus and Mongolia hold Observer Status.
○ There are six Dialogue Partners: Nepal, Sri Lanka, Armenia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Cambodia.
○ India and Pakistan became full members in 2017.
Q12) Recently, which of the following cities has announced to rename

“Kaliningrad” as “Królewiec”?
A. Poland B. Russia
C. Ukraine D. Belarus
Answer: A. Poland
Q13) “Title 42” restrictions, recently seen in news, were imposed by which of the following countries?
A. Canada B. USA
C. United Kingdom (Britain) D. Germany
Answer: B. USA
Q14) Recently, the who amongst the following has been presented first ASI Govind Swarup Lifetime Achievement
award?
A. Prof. Dipankar Banerjee B. Prof. Nishant Singh
C. Prof. Divya Oberoi D. Prof. Jayant V. Narlikar
Answer: D. Prof. Jayant V. Narlikar
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new director of the Central Bureau of Investigation
(CBI)?
A. Subodh Kumar Jaiswal B. Sanjay Arora
C. Laxmi Singh D. Praveen Sood
Answer: D. Praveen Sood
Q16) The Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023 will be held in which of the following countries?
A. Iran B. South Korea
C. India D. Japan
More Sports Information

● Indian Women have won 10 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze medals in the junior girls, sub-junior girls and senior
girls categories across Sanda (Fight) and Taolu in the Moscow Wushu Stars Championship 2023
Q17) Recently, the fourth edition of the bilateral exercise “Samudra Shakti 2023” was held between India and which of
C. China D. Indonesia

Q18) Recently, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) along with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange
(NSE) has established an Investor Service Center (ISC) in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Gurugram
C. Greater Noida D. Kolkata
Q19) Recently, who amongst the following has become India’s 82nd Grandmaster?
A. Sayantan Das B. Vuppala Prraneeth
C. Vignesh NR D. Pranesh M
Answer: B. Vuppala Prraneeth
More Information
● India shooter Rhythm Sangwan broke a 29-year-old world record in the women's 25m pistol event at the
ongoing ISSF World Cup 2023 for rifle and pistol shooters in Baku, Azerbaijan
○ The Indian shooter, however, failed to bag a medal and could only finish eighth in the finals.
○ Rhythm Sangwan registered a score of 595 in the qualification round to better the previous world record
of 594, set by Bulgarian shooter Diana Iorgova in 1994.
○ Rhythm Sangwan also broke the junior women's 25m pistol qualification record of 593 set by Russia’s
Nino Salukvadze in 1989.

Q1) Recently, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Indian Navy have seized 2,500 kg of
methamphetamine (Rs 15,000 crore value) off the coast of Kerala under which of the following
operations?
A. Operation Ashoka B. Operation Samudragupt
C. Operation Samudrayan D. Operation Nayak
Answer: B. Operation Samudragupt
Q2) Recently, which of the following organizations has approved a grant of Rs 51 crore to Himachal Pradesh for
development of traffic management system?
C. Asian Development Bank (ADB) D. MUFG Bank
Q3) Recently, which of the following has become the first state in the country to have a drone surveillance system in all
police districts in the state?
Answer: D. Kerala
Q4) According to the recent information, “One Station One Product” (OSOP) scheme of Indian Railways has covered
how many railway stations?
A. 428 B. 628
C. 528 D. 728
Answer: D. 728
Q5) Recently who amongst the following has been appointed as the Ambassador-at-Large for the Office of Global
Women's Issues in the US State Department?
A. Vinod Khosla B. Sabeer Bhatia
C. Dr Geeta Rao Gupta D. Ajay Bhatt
Answer: C. Dr Geeta Rao Gupta
Q6) Recently, Ayushman Asom – Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has been launched by the Assam government. It
will provide cashless medical treatment up to how much amount per year per family?
Answer: D. Rs. 5 lakh
Q7) Recently, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has launched the 3rd Semicon India Future Design roadshow 2023 at
which of the following institutions?
A. IIT, Delhi B. IIT, Madras
Answer: A. IIT, Delhi

More Information
● The Central government will invest $2 billion in the Semiconductor
Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali for research and prototyping.
● The government will build the India Semiconductor Research Institute
as a centre of excellence, which will work with institutes like IIT Delhi,
IIT Chennai, and others.
Q8) Recently, the Fossil remains of a giant pilosaur has been discovered in which
A. England B. Russia
C. China D. Canada
Answer: A. England
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Chief
Executive Officer & Managing Director of the National Investment and
Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL)?
A. Sujoy Bose B. Rajiv Dhar
C. Deepak Mishra D. Ajay Ghosh
Answer: B. Rajiv Dhar
Q10) Recently, which of the following states has released more than 2 lakh acres of land from the British era's revenue
records category of 'dotted lands’, to accord all rights on them to nearly 1 lakh farmers?
A. Telangana B. Tamil Nadu
C. Punjab D. Andhra Pradesh
Q11) Recently, which of the following has become the first city in India to adopt the localisation of the United Nations
sustainable development goals (SDG)?
A. Indore B. Mumbai
C. Bhopal D. Chennai
Answer: C. Bhopal

Q12) Recently, “Soaring Eagle” exercise was held in which of the following countries?
A. Taiwan B. Japan
Q13) Recently, which of the following countries has delivered “Storm Shadow” cruise missiles to Ukraine?
A. United Kingdom (Britain) B. USA
C. Germany D. Israel
Q14) Recently, on 11th May India observed anniversary of Pokhran-II nuclear tests. It was held in which of the following
years?
A. 1974 B. 1998
C. 2001 D. 1999
Answer: B. 1998
Q15) Recently, which of the following countries has passed a law which legalizes euthanasia?
A. France B. Sweden
C. Portugal D. Finland
Answer: C. Portugal
Q16) Recently, which of the following countries has launched an initiative to vaccinate wild koalas against chlamydia?
C. Indonesia D. Brazil
Q17) Recently, it was informed that Signy Island is facing an ecological challenge due to a flightless midge called
Eretmoptera murphyi. Signy Island is located at which of the following places?
A. Canada B. Russia
C. Sweden D. Antarctica
Answer: D. Antarctica

Q18) Recently, Indian pair Divya TS and Sarabjot Singh have won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event
at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Baku. It was held in which of the following
countries?
A. Armenia B. Turkiye
C. Azerbaijan D. Iran
Answer: C. Azerbaijan
Obituaries
● Indian-American development economist Padma Desai has passed away at the age of 92.
○ She was a Director, Center for Transition Economies and the Gladys and Roland Harriman Professor
of Comparative Economic Systems
● Eminent singer and the youngest daughter-in-law of poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, Kalyani Kazi has passed away at
the age of 87
○ West Bengal government had conferred on her the Sangeet Mahasamman award in 2015

Q1) Recently, which of the following countries has emerged as the India's third largest exports
destination after the US and UAE during 2022-23?
A. United Kingdom (Britain) B. Russia
C. China D. Netherlands
Answer: D. Netherlands
Q2) Recently, REMC Ltd has set up the National Energy Management Centre (NEMC) for Indian Railways in which of
C. Lucknow D. Chandigarh
Q3) Recently, who amongst the following has become the second person to successfully reach the summit of Mount
Everest for the 26th time?
A. Ang Rita Sherpa B. Gyalzen Norbu Sherpa
C. Pasang Dawa Sherpa D. Babu Chiri Sherpa
Answer: C. Pasang Dawa Sherpa
Q4) Recently, “Meri LiFE” App has been launched by the union minister Bhupender Yadav. Mission LiFE was launched
in which of the following years?
A. 2019 B. 2022
C. 2020 D. 2021
Answer: B. 2022
Q5) Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has told banks and other regulated entities to ensure a complete transition
away from the LIBOR from July 1, 2023. What is the full form of LIBOR?
A. London Intrabank Offered Rate B. London Intercountry Offered Rate
C. London Interbank Offered Rate D. London Intrabank Office Rate
Answer: C. London Interbank Offered Rate
Q6) Recently, which of the following institutions has developed a new type of flow battery known as the non-aqueous
all-organic redox flow battery (NORFB)?
A. IIT, Madras B. IIT, Delhi
C. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru D. University of Delhi

Q7) Recently, which of the following space agencies has announced to launch the NVS-01 navigation satellite?
C. European Space Agency D. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Q8) Recently, which of the following ministries has secured the second position in the Data Governance Quality Index
(DGQI) for 2022-2023 Q3?
A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: B. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Q9) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “The Golden Years”?
A. Anita Desai B. Kriti Sharma
C. Ruskin Bond D. Anuradha Roy
Answer: C. Ruskin Bond
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff?
A. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit B. Air Marshal Nirmal Chandra Suri
C. Air Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik D. Air Marshal Ravi Gopal Krishana Kapoor
Answer: A. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
Q11) The 7th UN Global Road Safety Week 2023 is observed from which of the following?
A. 1st – 7th May B. 8th – 14th May
C. 15th – 21st May D. 22nd – 29th May
Answer: C. 15th – 21st May
● Theme: Sustainable transport

● Slogan: #RethinkMobility.
Important days
● The International Day of Light: Established by UNESCO, it is observed on 16th May every year. It raise
awareness about the crucial role of light and light-based technologies in fields such as medicine, communication,
art, and energy.
● The International Day of Living Together in Peace: It is observed on 16th May every year.
Q12) Recently, who amongst the following has taken oath as the chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?
A. Smita Nagaraj B. R.N. Choubey
C. M. Sathiyavathy D. Manoj Soni
Answer: D. Manoj Soni
Q13) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched the two new portals, namely the “UTSAH” portal and
the “Professor of Practice” (PoP) portal?
A. NITI Aayog B. University Grants Commission (UGC)
C. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) D. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Answer: B. University Grants Commission (UGC)

Q14) Recently, “Gatka” has been officially included in the 37th National Games-2023, Goa. It is the traditional martial art
form of which of the following states?
A. Manipur B. Maharashtra
C. Punjab D. Mizoram
Answer: C. Punjab
Q15) Recently, Chief of the Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan participated in the Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue. It
was held in which of the following countries?
A. USA B. Australia
C. United Kingdom (Britain) D. Japan
Answer: A. USA
Q16) Recently, which of the following has become the first state to establish a welfare fund for Mahatma Gandhi Rural
Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) workers?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Rajasthan
Answer: D. Kerala
Q17) Recently, the 6th India-Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI) was held in which of the
following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Ottawa
C. Mumbai D. Toronto
Answer: B. Ottawa
More Information
● The eighteenth session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF18) was held in New York
○ The UNFF is an intergovernmental policy forum which promotes “management, conservation and
sustainable development of all types of forests and to strengthen long-term political commitment to this
end.
○ UNFF was established in 2000 by the UN Economic and Social Council.
○ The Forum has universal membership, and is composed of all Member States of the United Nations.
Q18) Recently, a baby with three parents' DNA (Three Parents Baby) was born in which of the following countries?
A. Australia B. Sweden
C. United Kingdom (Britain) D. China

Q1) Which of the following countries will host the annual ASEAN Tourism Forum in January 2024?
A. India B. East Timor
C. Laos D. Indonesia
Answer: C. Laos
Q2) Recently, which of the following documentaries has won the “Best Long Documentary Award” at the South Asian
Film Festival of Montreal 2023?
A. Gauri B. All that Breathes
C. The Elephant Whispers D. Ever Slow Green
Answer: A. Gauri
Q3) The FIDE World Junior Chess Championships (Under 20) 2023 will be held in which of the following countries?
A. Uzbekistan B. Russia
C. Mexico D. China
Answer: C. Mexico
More Information
● FC Barcelona has won their 27th La Liga Title defeating Espanyol in the final
○ Football Club Barcelona (FC Barcelona) has become the champions of Spain for the 27th time in the
club’s 123-year history, securing their first title since 2019.
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the first woman chairperson of the Competition
Commission of India (CCI)?
A. Sangeeta Verma B. Ravneet Kaur
C. Rajshree Agarwal D. Devaki Jain
Answer: B. Ravneet Kaur
Q5) Recently, Sikkim celebrated its Statehood Day on which of the following days?
Answer: B. 16th May
Q6) Recently, India and which of the following countries have jointly launched the “50 Start-up Exchange Programme”?
A. Bhutan B. Sri Lanka
C. Nepal D. Bangladesh
Q7) Recently, the Supreme Court has expressed concerns about the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women
at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) (PoSH) Act. It was enacted in which of the following years?
A. 2003 B. 2013
C. 2017 D. 2015
Answer: B. 2013

Q8) Recently, the Integrated Biological Control Laboratory has been inaugurated at the National Institute of Plant Health
Management. It is in which of the following cities?
Q9) Recently, iDEX has signed its 250th contract with the company InspeCity. iDEX is an initiative by which of the
A. Ministry of Defence B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs D. Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: A. Ministry of Defence
Q10) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book titled “Supreme Court on
Commercial Arbitration”?
A. Justice M.R. Shah B. R. Venkataramani
C. Dr Lalit Bhasin D. Dr Manoj Kumar
Answer: D. Dr Manoj Kumar
Q11) Recently, which of the following states has launched the “HIMCARE” scheme for jail
inmates for providing high-quality healthcare?
More Information
● Recently, “Him data” portal has been launched by the Himachal Pradesh Government
○ It is a common digital platform to improve the delivery of welfare schemes by integrating real-time
and accurate data of all government bodies.
● From July 2023, the Himachal Pradesh government would start the 'Him Parivar' project which will give a
special digital identity to the people of the state
○ ‘Him Pulse’, an advanced data analytics application, would be used to the capacity of ‘Him Parivar’
by improving the delivery of benefits to the targeted population.
Q12) Recently, European Union has approved which of the following companies proposed $69 billion acquisition of
gaming firm Activision Blizzard?
A. Google B. Sony
C. Samsung D. Microsoft
Q13) World Hypertension Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
Answer: C. 17th May
● Theme: Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer

Important Days
● World Telecommunication and Information Society Day: It is observed every year on May 17
○ Theme: Empowering the least developed countries through information and communication technologies
● National Dengue Day: It is observed on May 16 every year in India

○ Theme: Fight Dengue, Save Lives
○ Dengue is caused by four distinct viruses and is spread by the female Aedes mosquitoes, which also
transmit yellow fever, Zika viruses, and chikungunya.
Q14) Recently, which of the following institutions has inaugurated Asia’s first-ever subsea research lab, the Centre for
Subsea Engineering Research (CSER)?
C. MIT-World Peace University, Pune D. IIT, Kanpur
Answer: C. MIT-World Peace University, Pune
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the chairman of the Petroleum & Natural Gas
Regulatory Board (PNGRB)?
A. Anil Kumar Jain B. Subodh Bhati
C. Rajiv Ranjan D. Ajay Sharma
Answer: A. Anil Kumar Jain
More Information
● Amy E. Pope has been elected as the first woman Director Genera of the International Organization for
Migration (IOM)
○ IOM is part of the United Nations system
○ Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental
organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly
migration benefits migrants and society
Q16) Recently, the foundation stone for Khumjung Khunde Waste Water Management Project has been laid in which of
A. Nepal B. Bhutan
Answer: A. Nepal
Q17) Recently, which of the following ministries has prepared a comprehensive Model Prisons Act, 2023?
A. Ministry of Women and Child Development B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer: C. Ministry of Home Affairs
Q18) What is the name of the online rural education programme which has been recently launched by the Uttar Pradesh
government in collaboration with IIT Kanpur?
A. Prarambh B. Pahal
C. Uday D. Surya
Answer: B. Pahal

Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as the Chief of Staff of the Indian Army's
Western Command?
A. Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma B. Lieutenant General B.C. Joshi
C. Lieutenant General T.N. Raina D. Lieutenant General Harbaksh Singh
Answer: A. Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma
Q2) Recently, Snow Leopard's presence has been confirmed in Kishtwar National Park. It is
in which of the following states/union territories?
Q3) Recently, the Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps has conducted a joint flood relief drill called ‘Exercise Jal Rahat’ in which
A. Bihar B. Assam
C. Kerala D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B. Assam
Q4) Recently, which of the following organizations has released a report titled “Turning off the Tap: How the world can
end plastic pollution and create a circular economy”?
C. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) D. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Answer: D. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Q5) “Lecanemab” and “Donanemab” drugs, recently seen in news, are related to which of the following diseases?
A. Tuberculosis (TB) B. Alzheimer’s
C. Kala Azar D. Sickle Cell Anaemia
Answer: B. Alzheimer’s
Q6) Recently, which of the following organizations has developed a “Vigyan Vaibhav” portal?
C. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) D. National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)
Answer: C. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)

Q7) International Museum Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
Answer: C. 18th May
● Theme: “Museums, Sustainability, and Well-being.”
Important Days
● International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: It is celebrated on 17th May every year
○ Theme: Together Always: United in Diversity
● Global Accessibility Awareness Day: It was observed on 18th May 2023 (annually on the third Thursday of
May). It focuses on digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people alive today who live with
disabilities or impairments.
Q8) Recently, a new species of flying gecko “Gekko mizoramensis” has been discovered
A. Manipur B. Tripura
Answer: C. Mizoram
Q9) Recently, the 41st edition of the Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference 2023 (APIC 2023) was held in which of the
following cities?
C. Hyderabad D. Kochi
More Information
● Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 8th All India Pension Adalat in New Delhi
○ Till date 7 All India Pension Adalats have been organised by the Department of Personnel, Public
Grievances, Pensions, in which 24,218 cases have been taken up and 17235 cases have been resolved.
● Union Minister for AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the two-day National Ayush Mission (NAM)
Conclave in New Delhi
○ National Ayush Mission was launched in 2014
Q10) Recently, Ludovit Odor has been appointed as the new caretaker Prime Minister of which of the following
countries?
A. Austria B. Malta
C. Albania D. Slovakia
Answer: D. Slovakia
Q11) Recently, the 26th edition of the National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships 2023 has commenced in
A. Bhubaneshwar B. Bhopal
C. Ahmedabad D. Ranchi
Answer: D. Ranchi

Q12) Recently, Robert E Lucas Jr has passed away. He was awarded the Nobel prize in which of the following fields in
1995?
A. Physics B. Chemistry
C. Economics D. Medicine
Answer: C. Economics
Q13) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the mega campaign “Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shehar”?
A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer: C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Q14) Recently, who amongst the following has created a record of reaching the top of Mount Everest for the 27th time?
A. Kami Rita Sherpa B. Pasang Dawa Sherpa
C. Lakpa Sherpa D. Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
Answer: A. Kami Rita Sherpa
Q15) Recently, Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran was conferred with "Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur"
(Knight of the Legion of Honour) by which of the following countries?
C. Australia D. United Kingdom (Britain)
Answer: B. France
Q16) World AIDS Vaccine Day (HIV Vaccine Awareness Day) is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
Answer: D. 18th May
Q17) Recently, which of the following countries have successfully eliminated trachoma as a public health problem?
A. Cabo Verde and Gabon B. Benin and Mali
C. Libya and Somalia D. Burundi and South Sudan
Answer: B. Benin and Mali
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Union Minister of Earth Sciences?
A. Kiren Rijiju B. Arjun Ram Meghwal
C. Nitin Gadkari D. Meenakshi Lekhi
Answer: A. Kiren Rijiju

Q1) Recently, under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 12 crores tap water connections has been provided
to rural households across India. It was launched in which of the following years?
A. 2018 B. 2019
C. 2020 D. 2021
Answer: B. 2019
Q2) Wings India 2024 will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Bengaluru B. New Delhi
Answer: D. Hyderabad
● Theme: Connecting the World: Setting the stage for India @ 2047" (100 Years of India’s Independence)
Q3) Recently, which of the following states has approved the “CM Learn and Earn” Scheme (Mukhyamantri Seekho
Kamao Yojana)?
Q4) Recently, which of the following states has launched a mobile app “Patch Reporting App” to make the roads
pothole-free?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Sikkim
C. Uttarakhand D. Arunachal Pradesh
Q5) Recently, Sagar Parikrama Yatra Phase-V has been launched in Karanja, Raigad, Maharashtra. It is an initiative by
A. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways B. Ministry of Jal Shakti
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Answer: D. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Q6) Recently, the South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship 2023 was held in which of the following cities?
A. Itanagar B. Imphal
C. Dispur D. Shillong
Answer: A. Itanagar
Q7) Recently, the official logo of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was unveiled. It will be held in which of the following
countries?
A. Argentina, USA, Mexico B. USA, Brazil, Argentina
C. Brazil, Mexico, Argentina D. USA, Canada, Mexico
Answer: D. USA, Canada, Mexico
● The campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2023 is titled "We are 26".

Q8) Recently, senior advocate Kalpathy Venkataraman Viswanathan and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra has been
appointed as the new Supreme Court Judges. What is the total strength of the Supreme Court (including the Chief Justice
of India)?
A. 31 B. 32
C. 33 D. 34
Answer: D. 34
Q9) According to the recent information, which of the following states hold the maximum number of Geographical
Indication (GI)-tagged goods?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Uttar Pradesh
Q10) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to set up an ethanol plant in Una district, Himachal
Pradesh on 30 acres of land with Rs 500 crore investment?
A. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) B. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
C. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) D. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Answer: C. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Q11) Recently launched “75/25” initiative by the Union Ministry of Health is related to which of the
following?
A. Kala Azar B. Sickle Cell Anaemia
C. Hypertension and Diabetes D. Dengue
Answer: C. Hypertension and Diabetes
Q12) The 14th edition of the 2023 SAFF Championship will be held in which of the following cities?
C. Mumbai D. Shillong
Q13) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved a project collaboration agreement for promoting access to assistive
technology between the Department of Health Research (DHR) and which of the following organizations?
C. World Health Organization (WHO) D. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Answer: C. World Health Organization (WHO)
Q14) Recently, the World Economic Situation and Prospects report 2023 midyear update has been released by which of
C. International Monetary Fund (IMF) D. United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
Answer: D. United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
Q15) Recently, the central government has decided to form how many new Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in the
cooperative sector?
A. 900 B. 1,000
C. 1,100 D. 10,000

Answer: C. 1,100
Q16) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched a 5G technology training programme under its
Skill Development Mission?
Q17) Recently, which of the following state governments has released ₹123.52 crore under the YSR Matsyakara Bharosa
scheme?
C. Tamil Nadu D. West Bengal
Q18) Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has developed the “Artificial Intelligence and Facial
Recognition powered Solution for Telecom SIM Subscriber Verification” (ASTR). Its pilot project was launched in which
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Haryana
Answer: B. Haryana
More Information
● World Telecom Day was celebrated on 17 May
○ On the occasion, the World Telecom Day Convention has been inaugurated at Dr Ambedkar
International Center in New Delhi.
○ Best performance award for field unit of DoT was awarded to LSA Andhra Pradesh, CCA NE-II,
and WMO, IMS Chennai.
○ World Telecommunication Day is celebrated annually on 17 May, since 1969, to mark the
establishment of the ITU and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865.

Q1) Recently, India has launched which of the following operations, to provide humanitarian
assistance to Myanmar after the devastation caused by Cyclone Mocha?
A. Operation Sadhbhavna B. Operation Karuna
C. Operation Chakra D. Operation Himmat
Answer: B. Operation Karuna
Q2) Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 currency note from circulation.
It was introduced under which of the following legislative acts ?
A. RBI Act, 1934 B. Banking Regulation Act, 1949
C. Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 D. The Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891
Answer: A. RBI Act, 1934
More Information
● The board of the Reserve Bank of India has approved Rs 87,416 crore of
surplus transfer to the Government of India for 2022-23
○ The surplus is almost three times the amount in 2021-22 (Rs 30,307
crore)
○ It has maintained the contingency risk buffer 50 basis points higher at
6 per cent for the year.
Q3) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi attended the Group of Seven (G7) summit 2023. It was held in which of the
A. Australia B. United Kingdom (Britain)
C. Canada D. Japan
Answer: D. Japan
More Information
● The third in-person Quad leaders' meeting (India, USA, Japan, Australia) has also been rescheduled to
Hiroshima Japan from Sydney, Australia
○ PM Narendra Modi will also travel to Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea where he will host the third
summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC)
○ Papua New Guinea will be the first ever visit by any Indian prime minister.

Q4) Recently, the Ghaziabad-Aligarh Expressway has made history by laying of bituminous concrete over a distance of
100 lane kilometres in 100 hours. What is the total length of the Ghaziabad-Aligarh Expressway?
A. 111 Km B. 116 Km
C. 128 Km D. 118 Km
Answer: D. 118 Km
Q5) According to the recent notification, international transaction up to how much amount will not attract the 20% Tax
Collected At Source (TCS), which is done by an individual using International debit or credit card?
Answer: C. Rs. 7 lakh
Q6) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched the “SAHAS” initiative towards making
workplaces safer for women?
Q7) World Bee Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 19th may B. 20th May
st
C. 21 may D. 22nd May
Answer: B. 20th May
● Theme: Bee Engaged in Pollinator-Friendly Agricultural Production
Important Days
● The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution to designate November 26 as
World Sustainable Transport Day.
Q8) Recently released new book “Guts Amidst Bloodbath” is about who amongst the following?
A. Gundapa Vishwanath B. Dilip Vengsarkar
C. Sunil Gavaskar D. Anshuman Gaekwad
Answer: D. Anshuman Gaekwad

Q9) Recently, INS Vaghsheer (Yard 11880), has commenced the sea trials. It is being developed under which of the
following projects?
A. Project 17A B. Project 17B
C. Project 75 D. Project 15A
Answer: C. Project 75
Q10) Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has announced to add Kapileshwar
temple to its protected monuments list. It is in which of the following states?
Answer: B. Odisha
Q11) Recently, which of the following institutions has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Israel to build an “India-Israel
Center of Water Technology”?
A. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru B. IIT, Bombay
C. IIT, Madras D. University of Delhi
More Information
● India and Israel have inked a mobility pact that will allow 42,000 Indian workers to work in Israel in the field
of nursing and construction.
Q12) Recently, which of the following countries have signed an agreement to build the Rasht-Astara railway line as part
of an International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC)?
A. India-Russia B. India-Iran
C. Russia-China D. Russia-Iran
Answer: D. Russia-Iran
Q13) Recently, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India has fell with deflation rate of (-) 0.92% in April 2023. It is
released by which of the following organizations?
A. National Statistical Office (NSO) B. NITI Aayog
C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) D. Office of Economic Adviser, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: D. Office of Economic Adviser, Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Q14) Recently, which of the following agencies has conducted a nationwide operation called “Operation Dhvast”
targeting terrorists, gangsters, and drug smugglers?
A. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) B. National Investigation Agency (NIA)
C. Border Security Force (BSF) D. Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
Answer: B. National Investigation Agency (NIA)
Q15) Recently, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MOPSW) has signed a MoU with which of the following
states to develop Riverine-based religious tourism circuit?
A. Assam B. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: A. Assam
Q16) Recently, Anjum Moudgil has been honoured with the Arjuna award. She is related to which of the following
sports?
A. Hockey B. Shooting
C. Table Tennis D. Badminton
Answer: B. Shooting
○ Indian shooter Anjum Moudgil (Arjuna Award), hockey coach Sarpal Singh (Dronacharya Award)
and family members of late tennis coach Naresh Kumar (Dronacharya Award) were honored with
citations and trophies.
Q17) World Food India 2023 will be held in which of the following cities?
C. New Delhi D. Srinagar
Q18) Recently, the world’s first integrated machine for manufacturing blood collection tubes- ‘Husky –Ichor’ has been set
up in which of the following states?
Answer: C. Kerala

More Information
● Kerala Startup Mission has been ranked as the world’s top public business incubator by the UBI Global
World Benchmark Study 2021-2022 of Business Incubators and Accelerators
○ UBI Global is a Sweden-based innovation intelligence company and community founded in 2013 in
Stockholm.
Obituaries
● Srichand Parmanand Hinduja, the eldest of the four Hinduja brothers and chairman of Hinduja Group, has
passed away. He was 87
○ Ashok Leyland and private bank IndusInd are a part of the Hinduja Group
● Australian tennis player Owen Davidson, who won 13 Grand Slam doubles titles, has passed away. He was 79.
● Former Union minister and BJP MP from Ambala Rattan Lal Kataria has passed away. He was 72.

22nd May by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, which of the following airline companies has operated India’s 1st commercial flight on
“indigenous” Sustainable Aviation Fuel?
A. Vistara B. Air India
C. Air Asia India D. Indigo
Answer: C. Air Asia India
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new chairman of the Data Security Council of India
(DSCI)?
A. Gautam Adani B. Mukesh Ambani
C. Pramod Bhasin D. Vinayak Godse
Answer: C. Pramod Bhasin
Q3) Recently, which of the following Indian scientist has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society?
A. Aditi Pant B. Ashoke Sen
C. Ambarish Ghosh D. Rajeev Varshney
Answer: D. Rajeev Varshney
More Information
● Harvard University has named Delhi University Professor Sathyabhama Das Biju, popularly known as
‘Frogman of India’, as Radcliffe Fellow
○ The fellowship is awarded each year to 50 talented individuals from around the world over—who have
“demonstrate an extraordinary level of accomplishment” in their work
Q4) “Isaac River coal mine” project, recently seen in news, is in which of the following countries?
A. Australia B. USA
C. Canada D. Russia
Q5) Recently, the Aeolus Satellite has shut down its science operation. It was launched by which of the following space
agencies?
A. Canadian Space Agency B. European Space Agency
C. Japan Aerospace and Exploration Agency (JAXA) D. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Answer: B. European Space Agency
Q6) Recently, bilateral naval exercise “AL-MOHED AL-HINDI 2023” has commenced between India and which of the
C. Oman D. Qatar
Answer: B. Saudi Arabia
Q7) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched the “Jal Shala”, under the Jal Doot programme?
A. Assam B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Maharashtra

Answer: A. Assam
Q8) Recently, Patagonian cypress tree nicknamed “Great Grandfather” has been officially
recognized as the world’s oldest tree. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Madagascar B. Chile
C. Brazil D. USA
Answer: B. Chile
Q9) Recently, the 2023 Arab League summit was held in which of the following countries?
A. Syria B. Oman
C. Egypt D. Saudi Arabia
Q10) World Metrology Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
C. 21st May D. 22nd May
Answer: B. 20th May
● Theme: Advancing Measurement Technologies for Sustainable Development
Q11) Recently, who amongst the following has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka?
A. D.K. Shivkumar B. Basavaraj Bommai
C. Siddaramaiah D. H.D. Deve Gowda
Answer: C. Siddaramaiah
Q12) Recently, Prathamesh Samadhan Jawkar from India has won gold for India
at Archery World Cup 2023 stage 2. It was held in which of the following
countries?
A. India B. China

Answer: B. China
● Archery World Cup 2023 stage 2, Shanghai: India

○ Prathamesh Jawkar - gold medal in individual men’s
compound
○ Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Ojas Pravin Deotale -
gold medal in compound mixed team
○ Avneet Kaur - bronze medal in individual women’s
compound
Q13) Recently, Union Minister Amit Shah has laid the foundation stone of the permanent campus of the National
Academy of Coastal Policing in which of the following states?
Answer: A. Gujarat
Q14) Recently, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has announced to set up a new institute called Pharmaceutical
Research and Innovation Institute in which of the following cities?
A. Greater Noida B. Lucknow
C. Kanpur D. Varanasi
Answer: B. Lucknow
Q15) The 8th edition of the International Conference on “India Pharma & India Medical Device 2023” will be held in
C. Pune D. New Delhi
Q16) Recently, Shaili Singh has won a bronze medal in the Seiko Golden Grand Prix 2023 in Yokohama, Japan. She is
related with which of the following sports?
A. Javelin Throw B. Long Jump
C. Pole Vault D. 100-meter sprint
Answer: B. Long Jump
Q17) Recently, who amongst the following has been elected as the President of the Swimming Federation of India (SFI)?
A. R.N. Jayaprakash B. Chokshi Monal
C. Virendra Nanavati D. Adille Sumariwalla
Answer: A. R.N. Jayaprakash
Q18) Recently, which of the following states has signed a MoU with the Central government to set up PM Mega
Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel - PM MITRA Park in Dhar district?

23rd May by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, which of the following countries has honoured PM Shri Narendra Modi with the
“Companion of the Order of Logohu”?
A. Palau B. Tonga
C. Solomon Islands D. Papua New Guinea
Answer: D. Papua New Guinea
○ In a rare honour for a non-Fijian, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also conferred the country’s
highest civilian award, the Companion of the Order of Fiji
○ Fiji’s Prime Minster Sitiveni Rabuka presented PM Modi with a medallion for the title
Q2) Recently, which of the following countries has announced a 12-Point

Action Plan to strengthen its partnership with Pacific Island countries?
A. India B. USA
C. Japan D. Australia
Answer: A. India
Q3) Recently, INS Vikrant docked for the first time at the newly built berthing
facility of Karwar naval base, which is developed under Project Seabird. It is
located in which of the following states?
Q4) Recently, Jhelum-Rajbagh Riverfront has been inaugurated in which of the following cities?
A. Leh B. Srinagar
C. Jammu D. Awantipora
Answer: B. Srinagar
Q5) Recently, the President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated the 25th anniversary celebrations of
Kudumbashree. It is a Self-Help Group (SHG) network in which of the following states?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Telangana
Answer: C. Kerala
Q6) Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the traditional bull-taming sport of Jallikattu. It is a traditional sport of

Q7) Recently, Nepal has announced to celebrate which of the following years as the “Special Tourism Year”?
A. 2023 B. 2024
C. 2025 D. 2026
Answer: C. 2025
Q8) Helmand River treaty (1973), recently seen in news, is between which of the following countries?
A. India-Nepal B. Iran-Afghanistan
C. Afghanistan-Pakistan D. Pakistan-Iran
Answer: B. Iran-Afghanistan
Q9) Recently, the Monpa Handmade Paper of which of the following states has been
revived by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)?
Q10) Recently, World Table Tennis Championships 2023 has commenced in which of the following countries?
A. South Africa B. Australia
C. Oman D. Saudi Arabia
Answer: A. South Africa
Q11) International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 20th May B. 21st May
C. 22nd May D. 23rd May
Answer: C. 22nd May
● Theme: From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity.
Q12) Recently, it was informed that Vladivostok port will be operational as a Chinese
Transit Port. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Japan B. Ukraine
C. Belarus D. Russia
Answer: D. Russia
Q13) Navegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve, recently seen in news, is in which of the
following states?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Odisha
C. Maharashtra D. Gujarat
Q14) What is the name of the Indian navy vessel which is on her return journey to India after a seven-month-long
transoceanic intercontinental expedition, covering 17,000 nautical miles?
A. INSV Tarini B. INSV Abhilasha
C. INSV Durga D. INSV Kali
Answer: A. INSV Tarini

Q15) Recently, it was informed that light tank Zorawar will be ready for trials by the end of 2023.
It is being jointly developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
and which of the following companies?
A. Gliders India Limited B. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
C. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) D. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
Q16) Recently, Indian Navy’s MH-60R (Romeo) multirole helicopter has landed for the
first time on the indigenously developed destroyer, INS Kolkata. MH-60R is
manufactured by which of the following companies?
A. Lockheed Martin B. Boeing
C. Airbus D. Dassault Aviation
Answer: A. Lockheed Martin
Q17) Recently, the 76th World Health Assembly 2023 has commenced in which of the following countries?
A. Bonn, Germany B. New Delhi, India
C. Paris, France D. Geneva, Switzerland
Answer: D. Geneva, Switzerland
● Theme: “WHO at 75: Saving lives, driving health for all.”
Q18) International Tea Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
C. 22nd May D. 23rd May
Answer: B. 21st May
Important days
● World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (Diversity Day): It is observed on May 21st
every year.
● National Anti-Terrorism Day: It is observed on May 21st every year in India to commemorate Rajiv Gandhi’s
death anniversary (May 21, 1991)

Q1) Recently, which of the following has become the first state to provide free air travel facilities to
senior citizens for holy pilgrimage under the Mukhyamantri Tirth-Darshan Yojana?
Q2) Recently, which of the following countries has won the 2023 Sudirman Cup title?
C. Japan D. China
Answer: D. China
Q3) Recently, Mount Etna has erupted once again. It is in which of the following
countries?
A. Indonesia B. Hawaii
C. Italy D. Philippine
Answer: C. Italy
Q4) Recently, a consortium led by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has received
an Advance Purchase Order (APO) valued at over Rs 15,000 crore (around $1.8
billion) from which of the following government companies for deployment of
4G network across India?
C. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Answer: C. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
Q5) World Turtle Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
rd
Answer: C. 23rd May
● Theme: I love Turtles
Q6) Recently, which of the following has become first state government to approve the Good Governance Regulations?
Q7) Which of the following is the largest sugar producing state in the 2022-2023 season?
A. Maharashtra B. Uttar Pradesh

Q8) Recently, the Municipal Corporation of which of the following cities has won the first rank in the Best Urban Local
Body category in the National Water Awards 2022?
A. Delhi B. Mumbai
C. Indore D. Chandigarh
Answer: D. Chandigarh
● National Water Awards 2022

○ Madhya Pradesh won the top place in the 'Best State' category, followed by Odisha which secured the
2nd position while Andhra Pradesh and Bihar were announced as joint winners for the 3rd position.
○ In the Best District category, Ganjam, Odisha has been awarded first prize, followed by Namakkal,
Tamil Nadu, and Adilabad, Telangana
Q9) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has released the Tamil classic “Thirukkural” in the Tok Pisin language. Tok Pisin
is the official language of which of the following countries?
A. Solomon Islands B. Nauru
C. Tonga D. Papua New Guinea
Answer: D. Papua New Guinea
Q10) The 2024 G7 Summit (Group of Seven) will be held in which of the following countries?
A. India B. Canada
Answer: C. Italy
Q11) Recently, which of the following companies has launched the GAINS 2023 initiative?
A. Cochin Shipyard Limited B. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
C. Shipping Corporation of India D. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)
Q12) Recently, Rayyanah Barnawi made history by becoming the first Arab woman to travel into space. She is from
A. Saudi Arabia B. UAE
C. Oman D. Qatar
Q13) Bakhmut city, recently seen in news, is in which of the following

countries?
A. Yemen B. Iran
C. Syria D. Ukraine
Answer: D. Ukraine
Q14) Recently, the Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management has

been inaugurated at Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education. It is in
A. New Delhi B. Dehradun
C. Shimla D. Pune
Answer: B. Dehradun

Q15) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched a new initiative titled “NEP SAARTHI- Student
Ambassador for Academic Reforms in Transforming Higher Education in India”?
A. University Grants Commission (UGC) B. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
C. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) D. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Answer: A. University Grants Commission (UGC)
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Men’s singles title of the 2023 Italian Open?
A. Holger Rune B. Daniil Medvedev
C. Andy Murry D. Carlos Alcaraz
Answer: B. Daniil Medvedev
● In women’s Singles, Elena Rybakina defeated Anhelina Kalinina (retired) in the final of the 2023 Italian
Open.
Q17) Recently, which of the following districts has launched the Niramaya Health Insurance scheme for specially abled
children, who are suffering from diseases like autism and cerebral palsy?
A. Kollam, Kerala B. Indore, Madhya Pradesh
C. Agra, Uttar Pradesh D. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Answer: D. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has been ranked number one in the men’s javelin throw?
A. Neeraj Chopra B. Anderson Peters
C. Jakub Vadlejch D. Johannes Vetter

Q1) India’s first Neo Metro will be constructed in which of the following cities?
A. Dehradun B. New Delhi
C. Shimla D. Chennai
Answer: A. Dehradun
Q2) Recently, the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has announced to provide
how much percent financial support for the promotion of green shipping?
A. 10% B. 20%
C. 30% D. 40%
Answer: C. 30%
● Panch Karma Sankalp: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

○ 30% financial support for the promotion of green shipping
○ Under the Green Tug Transition Programme, four major ports, namely Jawaharlal Nehru Port, VO
Chidambaranar Port, Paradip Port, and Deendayal Port, Kandla, will procure two tugs each.
○ Deendayal Port and VO Chidambaranar Port, Tuticorin, have been designated as Green Hydrogen
Hubs.
○ Establishment of a Single Window Portal to facilitate and monitor river and sea cruises.
○ Jawaharlal Nehru Port and VO Chidambaranar Port, Tuticorin, are set to become smart ports by the
next year.
Q3) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated the India’s largest high court campus in which of the following
states?
A. Chhattisgarh B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Telangana D. Jharkhand
Q4) The 2023 Squash World Cup will be held in which of the following cities?
C. Chennai D. New Delhi
Answer: C. Chennai
Q5) Recently, the Join Naval drill Exercise “Tiger Shark 40” has commenced between Bangladesh and which of the
A. USA B. India
Answer: A. USA
Q6) Which of the following countries will host the Quad Summit in 2024?
A. India B. USA
Answer: A. India

Q7) Recently, Akashvani News has started a news bulletin in Gondi dialect in which of the following states?
Q8) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched the International Pathogen Surveillance Network
(IPSN)?
A. World Bank B. World Health Organization (WHO)
C. International Monetary Fund (IMF) D. World Trade Organization (WTO)
Answer: B. World Health Organization (WHO)
Q9) Recently, which of the following countries has successfully tested the short-range ballistic missile Tayfun (Typhoon)?
A. China B. Japan
C. Turkiye D. Israel
Answer: C. Turkiye
Q10) Recently, the foundation stone for the Machilipatnam port has been laid in
Q11) Recently, which of the following countries has become the world's biggest
exporter of cars in the first quarter of 2023?
A. China B. Germany
C. India D. Japan
Answer: A. China
Q12) Recently, Africa's biggest oil refinery, Dangote Oil Refinery, has been opened in which of the following countries?
A. Nigeria B. Libya
C. Angola D. Egypt
Answer: A. Nigeria

Q13) Recently, Poland has received the first batch of HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) rocket launchers
from which of the following countries?
A. France B. Israel
C. USA D. China
Answer: C. USA
Q14) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated Janganana Bhawan in which of the following cities?
A. Lucknow B. New Delhi
C. Bhopal D. Chandigarh
Q15) Recently, India has provided 20 broad gauge diesel locomotives to which of the following countries?
A. Bhutan B. Nepal
Q16) Recently, INS Sindhuratna has reached Mumbai after it underwent a major upgrade in Russia. It is a type of which
of the following?
A. Submarine B. Aircraft Carrier
C. Patrol Vessel D. Stealth Frigate
Answer: A. Submarine
Q17) Recently, who amongst the following has been elected as the President of International Basketball Federation
(FIBA), Asia?
A. Teja Singh B. Dr K. Govindaraj
C. Chander Mukhi Sharma D. Jugraj Singh
Answer: B. Dr K. Govindaraj
More Information
● Namdev Shirgaonkar of Maharashtra has been re-elected as the President of India Taekwondo
○ Shirgaonkar, who holds a black belt in Taekwondo is also secretary-general of Maharashtra Olympic
Association (MOA)
Q18) Commonwealth Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year in India?
A. 23rd may B. 24th May
Answer: B. 24th May
● Theme: Forging a Sustainable and Peaceful Common Future
Important Days
● International Day to End Obstetric Fistula: It is observed on 23rd May every year
○ Theme: 20 years on – progress but not enough! Act now to end Fistula by 2030
○ Obstetric fistula is a hole in the birth canal that can develop when a woman experiences prolonged,
obstructed labor without medical intervention. It is a devastating childbirth injury that can cause
lifelong physical and social problems for women.
Obituaries
● Former Australian test cricket player and field hockey Olympian Brian Booth has passed away. He was 89.
● Veteran Telugu actor Sarath Babu has passed away. He was 71.

Q1) Recently, Georgi Gospodinov and Angela Rodel has won the International Booker Prize 2023 for
which of the following books?
A. Boulder B. Whale
C. Standing Heavy D. Time Shelter
Answer: D. Time Shelter
Q2) Recently, which of the following states has signed MoUs with Infosys and NASSCOM for
upskilling youths?
A. Jharkhand B. West Bengal
C. Odisha D. Assam
Answer: C. Odisha
Q3) Recently, it was informed that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will install a
“Sengol” (the symbol of transfer of power) in the new Parliament Building. Historically,
it was a traditional practice during the rule of which of the following dynasties?
A. Pallava Dynasty B. Pala Dynasty
C. Chola Dynasty D. Mauryan Dynasty
Answer: C. Chola Dynasty
Q4) Recently, which of the following companies has introduced “Jugalbandi”, which is an AI chatbot for rural India?
C. Meta D. TCS

More Information
● Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud and the launch of
its new offering — TCS Generative AI which leverages Google Cloud's generative AI services, to design and
deploy custom-tailored business solutions.
Q5) Recently, an MoU was signed between Ahuse, Denmark and which of the following states for urban water
management?
A. Uttarakhand B. Rajasthan
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Himachal Pradesh
Q6) Recently, the Kudmi community has protested, demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. Which of the following
articles of the Indian constitution is related to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status?
Q7) Recently, Goa and which of the following states have signed a MoU to promote tourism under the “Dekho Apna
Desh” initiative?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Sikkim
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Uttarakhand
More Information
● Cricket icon Sourav Ganguly has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Tripura tourism
Q8) Recently, third edition of the Khelo India University Games 2022 has commenced in which of the
following states?
C. Chhattisgarh D. Assam
● Anthem: “Khelo India – Har Dil Mein Desh composed and sung by renowned singer Palash Sen.
● Mascot: Jeetu the Barasingha, the exotic vibrant state animal
Q9) Recently, India hosted the 44th edition of the ISO COPOLCO Plenary 2023 in which of the following cities?
A. Srinagar B. New Delhi
Q10) Recently, which of the following state governments has released Rs.703 crores under the Jagananna Vidya Deevena
scheme?

Q11) Recently, which of the following India's AI Supercomputer has been ranked at No. 75 in the world at the
International Supercomputing Conference 2023 in Germany?
A. AIRAWAT B. PARAM SIDDHI
C. MIHIR D. PRATYUSH
Answer: A. AIRAWAT
● Proof of Concept (PoC) AI Research Analytics and Knowledge Dissemination Platform (AIRAWAT)
Q12) Recently, the National Campaign for Updating and Verifying the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) has been
launched in which of the following states?
A. Goa B. Tamil Nadu
Answer: A. Goa
Q13) Which of the following is the only Indian company to feature in the Top 50 list of most innovative companies
released by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG)?
A. TATA Group B. Adani Group
C. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) D. Vedanta
Answer: A. TATA Group

Q14) Recently, which of the following Indian cities has emerged as one of the top data centre markets in the Asia-Pacific
region, according to the Knight Frank’s Data Centre Q1 2023 report?
C. Hyderabad D. Bengaluru
Answer: A. Mumbai
Q15) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of the “Little India” gateway to be built in Harris
Park in Australia. It is in which of the following Australian cities?
A. Melbourne B. Sydney
C. Brisbane D. Canberra
Answer: B. Sydney
More Information
● India has announced to open its fourth consulate in Australia at Brisbane, the capital of Queensland state
● India has a high commission in the national capital Canberra and there are currently consulates in Sydney,
Melbourne and Perth.
● There is also an honorary consulate in Brisbane
● India and Australia have also signed agreements on migration and mobility partnership, and on establishing a
Green Hydrogen task force.
Q16) Recently, US based StemCures has announced to establish India’s largest stem cell manufacturing plant in which of
A. Pune B. Surat
C. Ahmedabad D. Hyderabad
Answer: D. Hyderabad
Q17) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched a new initiative called “Shasan Aplya Dari”
(government at your doorstep)?
C. Gujarat D. Jharkhand

Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has been elected as the new Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly?
A. KJ George B. Ramalinga Reddy
C. MB Patil D. UT Khader
Answer: D. UT Khader
Obituaries
● Legendary American musician Tina Turner has passed away aged 83.
○ She was the African-American woman rock-and-roll artist in the 1960s and ‘70s
○ In 1960, she became the lead vocalist for Ike’s band for the first time with the single ‘A Fool in Love’
○ Sometimes nicknamed the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, Turner won six of her eight Grammy Awards in
the 1980s.
● Karumuttu T Kannan, a prominent industrialist and philanthropist, who served as the Chairman & Managing
Director of Thiagarajar Mills Ltd, Madurai, has passed away at the age of 70
● A renowned story writer, Kethu Viswanatha Reddy has passed away aged 84.
○ He won the Sahitya Akademi Award in Telugu in 1996 for his short story Kethu Viswanatha Reddy
Kathalu.

Q1) “Forum Shopping”, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?
A. Judiciary B. Open Network for Digital
Commerce (ONDC)
C. Blockchain Technology D. Quantum Computers
Answer: A. Judiciary
Q2) Recently, a report titled “Thriving: Making Cities Green, Resilient, and Inclusive in a Changing Climate” has been
released by which of the following organizations?
A. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) B. World Bank
C. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) D. International Energy Agency
Q3) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has virtually flagged off Uttarakhand's first semi-high speed Vande Bharat Express
train. It will connect which of the following cities?
A. Dehradun-Varanasi B. Dehradun-New Delhi
C. Dehradun-Ajmer D. Dehradun-Mumbai
Answer: B. Dehradun-New Delhi
Q4) Recently, it was informed that the Urban Climate Film Festival will be held in New Town, Kolkata. It was launched
in March 2023 in which of the following cities?
A. Bhopal B. Dehradun
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been elected as the president of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
for the year 2023-24?
A. Sanjiv Bajaj B. Rajiv Memani
C. Sanjiv Puri D. R Dinesh
Answer: D. R Dinesh
Q6) Recently, India and which of the following organizations have signed a USD $141.12 million loan to support the
development of high-quality internal infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh?
C. New Development Bank (NDB) D. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Q7) Recently, which of the following countries has enacted a law that requires all alcoholic products to have health labels,
mentioning that their consumption is directly linked to liver disease and cancer?
A. Germany B. USA
C. Republic of Ireland D. France
Answer: C. Republic of Ireland

Q8) Recently, Chief Minister of which of the following states has declared the state as a total e-governance state?
A. Kerala B. Odisha
Answer: A. Kerala
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the acting Chief Justice of the Madras High Court?
A. Justice R. Mahadevan B. Justice D. Krishnakumar
C. Justice R. Subramanian D. Justice S. Vaidyanathan
Answer: D. Justice S. Vaidyanathan
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has been sworn in as the member of the Union Public Service Commission
(UPSC)?
A. Suman Sharma B. Tarun Bajaj
C. Hasmukh Adhiya D. P.K. Mishra
Answer: A. Suman Sharma
Q11) Recently, Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh has launched the “SAMARTH Campaign” on Promoting Digital
Transactions in 50,000 Gram Panchayats. This initiative was launched by which of the following ministries?
C. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare D. Ministry of Finance
Answer: A. Ministry of Rural Development
Q12) Recently, who amongst the following from India has won the gold medal at the International Jumping Meeting 2023
in Greece?
A. Varun Singh Bhati B. Murali Sreeshankar
C. Jeswin Aldrin D. Suresh Babu
Answer: B. Murali Sreeshankar
More Information
● West Indies cricketer Devon Thomas has been charged with match fixing by the International Cricket Council
(ICC) and has been provisionally banned from playing
Q13) Recently, Ioannis Sarmas has been sworn in as the caretaker Prime Minister of which of the following countries?
A. Israel B. Turkiye
C. Greece D. Austria
Answer: C. Greece
Q14) Recently, which of the following countries has successfully test-launched a liquid fuelled ballistic missile named
"Kheibar” (Khoramshahr 4 ballistic missile)?
A. Iran B. Turkiye
C. Egypt D. Oman
Answer: A. Iran
Q15) World Thyroid Awareness Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
th

Answer: B. 25th May
Important Days
● International Missing Children’s Day: It is observed on 25th May every year to generate awareness about
kidnappings of children
● International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories: It has been designated
by the United Nations from May 25 to 31. This observance was established by the UN General Assembly on
December 6, 1999
Q16) Recently, which of the following companies has unveiled “Topaz”, which combines data analytics, artificial
intelligence, and generative AI?
A. Wipro B. HCL
C. Infosys D. TCS
Answer: C. Infosys
Q17) Recently, which of the following organizations has released a report titled “Health for All: Transforming economies
to deliver what matters”?
C. Bill and Melinda gates Foundation D. World Economic Forum (WEF)
Answer: A. World Health Organization (WHO)
Q18) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a MoU with T-Hub, to promote its startup program,
‘iDEATION’?
A. Indian Space and Research Organization (ISRO) B. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
C. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) D. Numaligarh Refinery Limited, Assam
Answer: D. Numaligarh Refinery Limited, Assam

Q1) Recently, how many Indian UN peacekeepers have been honoured posthumously with the UN
Dag Hammarskjold Medal?
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Answer: C. 3
1. Shishupal Singh
2. Samwali Ram Vishnoi
3. Shaber Taher Ali
Q2) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched UDAN 5.1 initiative?
A. Ministry of Rural Development B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs D. Ministry of Civil Aviation
Answer: D. Ministry of Civil Aviation
Q3) Recently, which of the following state governments have announced to set up an Institute for Transforming with the
help of NITI Aayog?
A. Assam B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Punjab D. Andhra Pradesh
Q4) Recently, which of the following organizations has approved a new initiative “Global Green House Gas watch”?
A. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) B. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
C. Climate Action Tracker D. International Energy Agency
Answer: A. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Q5) Recently, Canada and which of the following countries have established full diplomatic ties after 5 years?
A. Saudi Arabia B. Iran
C. Syria D. Israel
Q6) Recently, Jungle Safari has been inaugurated at the Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary. It is in which of the following
states?
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court?
A. Justice Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti B. Justice Sanjay Vijaykumar Gangapurwala
C. Justice Ramesh Deokinandan Dhanuka D. Justice Augustine George Masih
Answer: A. Justice Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti

More Information
● Acting chief justice of the Bombay High Court Justice Sanjay Vijaykumar Gangapurwala has been appointed
as the as the chief justice of the Madras High Court
○ Earlier, Justice S Vaidyanathan was appointed as the acting chief justice of the Madras High Court.
● Justice Ramesh Deokinandan Dhanuka has been appointed as the chief justice of the Bombay High Court.
● Justice Augustine George Masih of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has been appointed as the Chief
Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
● Justice Mamidanna Satya Ratna Sri Ramachandra Rao, of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has been
appointed as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court
Q8) Recently, who amongst the following from India has been selected to serve on the Advisory Committee to the
President of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC)?
A. Mukesh Ambani B. Gautam Adani
C. N. Chandrasekaran D. Rajiv Bajaj
Answer: A. Mukesh Ambani
Q9) Recently, which of the following countries has successfully launched its first commercial-grade satellite through a
domestically built three-stage Nuri rocket?
A. Iran B. Saudi Arabia
C. UAE D. South Korea
Q10) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has unveiled the commemorative coin of
which of the following denominations to mark the inauguration of the new
Parliament building?
A. Rs. 75 B. Rs. 100
C. Rs. 150 D. Rs. 500
Answer: A. Rs. 75
Q11) Recently, which of the following fighter jet has landed on the indigenous
aircraft carrier INS Vikrant for the first time at night?
A. Rafael B. MiG-29K
C. Mirage 2022 D. Sukhoi-20Mki
Answer: B. MiG-29K
Q12) Recently, who amongst the following chaired the eighth governing council
meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi?
A. Shri Suman K Berry B. Shri Narendra Modi
C. Shri Amit Shah D. Smt. Droupadi Murmu
Answer: B. Shri Narendra Modi
● Theme: Viksit Bharat @2047: Role of Team India

Q13) Changathi literacy project, recently seen in news, is an initiative of which of the following states?
C. Maharashtra D. Kerala
Answer: D. Kerala
Q14) World Schizophrenia Awareness Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
Answer: A. 24th May
● Theme: Celebrating the Power of Community Kindness
Q15) The 14th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM14) and 8th Mission Innovation (MI8) meetings 2023 will be held in which
A. Gujarat B. Goa
Answer: B. Goa
● Theme: Advancing Clean Energy Together
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has been elected as the president of the Internet and Mobile Association of
India (IAMAI) from 2023-2025?
A. Harsh Jain B. Sanjay Gupta
C. Rajesh Magow D. Satyan Ganjwani
Answer: A. Harsh Jain

Q17) Recently, which of the following union ministries has signed an agreement with six states to begin the Digital Crop
survey?
C. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer: C. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Q18) Recently, Mission Har Shikhar Tiranga has been flagged off from which of the following states?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand D. Sikkim
● Mission Har Shikhar Tiranga

○ Mt Purgyal:: Himachal Pradesh.
○ Mt Gorichin:: Arunachal
○ Mt Jongsong:: Sikkim
○ Someshwar Fort:: Bihar
○ Anamudi:: Kerala
○ Doddabetta:: Tamil Nadu
○ Kalsubai:: Maharashtra
○ Reo Purgyil:: Himachal
○ Guru Shikhar:: Rajasthan.
○ Nun Peak:: border of J&K and Ladakh

Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Central Vigilance
Commissioner?
A. Praveen Kumar Srivastava B. Suresh N Patel
C. Hasmukh Adhiya D. Himank Kumar
Answer: A. Praveen Kumar Srivastava
Q2) Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
Answer: B. 28th May
● Theme: Making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030
Q3) Recently, Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela was held in which of the following states/union territories?
C. Jharkhand D. Jammu and Kashmir
Q4) Recently, India has announced to introduce how many new petaFLOP supercomputers dedicated to weather
forecasting?
A. 9 B. 14
C. 15 D. 18
Answer: D. 18
Q5) X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), recently seen in news, is a collaboration between Indian Space Research
Organization (ISRO) and which of the following institutions?
A. IIT, Madras B. Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru
C. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research D. Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru
Answer: B. Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru

Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has won Turkiye’s 2023 presidential election?
A. Ahmet Yener B. Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu
C. Recep Tayyip Erdogan D. Ali Babacan
Answer: C. Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Q7) Recently, Super Pressure Balloon Imaging Telescope (SuperBIT) has successfully completed a flight test. It was
A. European Space Agency (ESA) B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
C. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) D. Japan Aeropace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Q8) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to introduce Direct Universal Suffrage in 2024?
A. South Sudan B. Mali
C. Niger D. Somalia
Answer: D. Somalia
Q9) Recently, which of the following countries has launched a $17 billion project “Route of Development”?
A. Iraq B. Turkiye
C. Syria D. UAE
Answer: A. Iraq
Q10) Global Wealth Conference 2023 will be held in which of the following cities by the Sovereign Wealth Fund
Institute?
A. New York B. New Delhi
C. London D. Dubai
Answer: C. London

Q11) The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is observed on which of the following days every year?
Answer: B. 29th May
● Theme: Peace begins with me
Q12) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has flagged off North East’s first Vande Bharat Express train from which of the
following cities?
A. Guwahati B. Shillong
C. Kohima D. Itanagar
Answer: A. Guwahati
Q13) Recently, which of the following ministries has approved grant under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram for
upgradation of Unani Medicine facilities?
A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare B. Ministry of Minority Affairs
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Answer: B. Ministry of Minority Affairs
Q14) “Daam”, recently seen in news, is a type of which of the following?

A. Cryptocurrency B. Non-Fungible Token (NFT)
C. Malware D. Quantum Computer
Answer: C. Malware
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Men’s singles Malaysia
Masters 2023?
A. HS Prannoy B. Weng Hong Yang
C. Viktor Axelsen D. Kodai Naraoka
Answer: A. HS Prannoy
Q16) Recently, exercise “Sudarshan Shakti 2023” was held in which of the following
states?
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Punjab and Rajasthan
Answer: D. Punjab and Rajasthan
Q17) Recently, researchers have discovered more than 5,000 species in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ). It is located
in which of the following oceans?
A. Arctic Ocean B. Atlantic Ocean
C. Indian Ocean D. Pacific Ocean
Answer: D. Pacific Ocean
Q18) The UNESCO World heritage site “City of the Dead”, recently seen in news, is in which of the following countries?
A. Israel B. Syria
C. Turkiye D. Egypt
Answer: D. Egypt

Q1) Recently, which of the following space agencies has launched the navigational satellite NVS-1?
C. European Space Agency D. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Q2) Recently, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has officially unveiled the National Medical Device Policy 2023. It
aims to increase the market size of the medical devices by how much amount by 2030?
A. $50 Billion B. $75 Billion
C. $100 Billion D. $150 Billion
Answer: A. $50 Billion
Q3) Recently, which of the following has become the first municipal corporation to use Central Bank Digital Currency
(CBDC)?
A. Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) B. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
C. Indore Municipal Corporation D. Patna Municipal Corporation
Answer: D. Patna Municipal Corporation
Q4) Recently, the ancient Olmec artifact known as the “Gateway to the Underworld” has been
repatriated to which of the following countries?
A. Brazil B. Mexico
C. Egypt D. Iraq
Answer: B. Mexico
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the 57th Jnanpith Award?
A. Anita Desai B. Vikram Seth
C. Preeti Shenoy D. Damodar Mauzo
Answer: D. Damodar Mauzo
Q6) Recently, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been sworn in as the President of which of the following countries?
A. Cameroon B. Uganda
C. Nigeria D. Tanzania
Answer: C. Nigeria
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has been sworn in as the 28th chief justice of the Himachal Pradesh high court?
A. Justice U.Durga Prasad Rao B. Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy
C. Justice MS Ramachandra Rao D. Justice Ravi Nath Tilhari
Answer: C. Justice MS Ramachandra Rao
Q8) Recently, which of the following states has launched the “Hamar Sughar Laika Abhiyan”?

Q9) Recently, Norodom Sihamoni has begun his first state visit to India. He is the king of which of the following
countries?
A. Laos B. Cambodia
C. Thailand D. Vietnam
Answer: B. Cambodia
Q10) World Hunger Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
C. 30 May D. 31st May
Answer: A. 28th May
● Theme: Celebrating sustainable solutions to hunger and poverty
Q11) Recently, who amongst the following from India has won a gold medal in the women’s 100m hurdles race at the
Kurpfalz Gala event, Weinheim, Germany?
A. Dutee Chand B. Hima Das
C. Deepali Sarnobat D. Jyothi Yarraji
Answer: D. Jyothi Yarraji
○ Amlan Borgohain won the gold medal in the men’s 200m race at the Kurpfalz Gala event, Weinheim,
Germany
○ Jyothi Yarraji has also won the gold medal in the women’s 100m hurdles event in the T-Meeting 2023
athletics meet, in Tilburg, the Netherlands
○ Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath has won a bronze medal in the men’s 400m event at the Tilburg meet.
Q12) Recently, which of the following companies has partnered with Government e Marketplace (GeM portal) to offer
taxi services?
A. Ola B. Uber
C. Rapido D. BluSmart
Answer: B. Uber
Q13) Recently, India has won the National Sports Council-Central Asian Volleyball Association (NSC-CAVA) Women's
Volleyball Challenge Cup 2023. It was held in which of the following countries?
A. Nepal B. Maldives
C. Tajikistan D. Sri Lanka
Answer: A. Nepal
More Information
● Indian athlete Parul Chaudhary has won the bronze medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechase in the USATF
Los Angeles Grand Prix 2023 athletics meet
○ Earlier, she has won the women’s 3000m steeplechase event at the Track Night NYC 2023 athletics
meet in New York, USA
○ She also broke the women’s 5000m national record in a meet in Los Angeles earlier

Q14) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated India’s new Parliament building.
It is designed by who amongst the following?
A. Ram V Sutar B. Brinda Somaya
C. Bimal Patel D. Hafeez Contractor
Answer: C. Bimal Patel
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has been re-elected as the External Auditor of the World Health Organization
(WHO) from 2024 to 2027?
A. R. Venkataramani B. Girish Chandra Murmu
C. Rajiv Kumar D. Rajiv Gauba
Answer: B. Girish Chandra Murmu
Q16) Recently, which of the following countries has launched the Shenzhou 16 spacecraft carrying its first civilian
astronaut into the space?
C. North Korea D. China
Answer: D. China
Q17) Recently, the Union Government has decided to extend Atal Bhujal Yojana till which of the following years?
A. 2025 B. 2026
C. 2027 D. 2030
Answer: C. 2027
Q18) Recently, which of the following states has announced the launch of the ‘Mo Ghara’ (My House) scheme?
Answer: C. Odisha

Q1) Which of the following states has secured the first position among the large states (overall
performance) on the NITI Aayog Health Index for 2020-2021?
Answer: A. Kerala
Q2) Recently, Indian Navy and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the Gaganyaan Recovery
Training Plan at Water Survival Training Facility, INS Garuda. INS Garuda is located in which of the following cities?
A. Kochi B. Visakhapatnam
C. Mumbai D. Surat
Answer: A. Kochi
Q3) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Palme D’Or at the Cannes Film Festival 2023 for her film
‘Anatomy of a Fall’?
A. Jonathan Glazer B. Flora Anna Buda
C. Justine Triet D. Yuji Sakamoto
Answer: C. Justine Triet
Q4) Recently, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, winning its 5th overall title.
Which of the following is the only other IPL Team to win 5 IPL Titles?
A. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) B. Rajasthan Royals
C. Mumbai Indians D. Delhi Capitals
Answer: C. Mumbai Indians
● IPL 2023: Award Winners List

○ Shubman Gill wins Orange Cap (890) award.
○ Mohammad Shami wins Purple Cap (28) award.
○ Shubman Gill wins Most Valuable Player of the Season award.
○ Yashasvi Jaiswal wins Emerging Player of the Year award.
Q5) Goa celebrates its statehood day on which of the following days every year?
C. 30th May D. 31st May
Answer: C. 30th May
Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has been named as Maharashtra’s “Smile Ambassador”?
A. Shah Rukh Khan B. Sachin Tendulkar
C. Rohit Sharma D. Anushka Sharma
Answer: B. Sachin Tendulkar
Q7) World No Tobacco Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
Answer: D. 31st May

● Theme: "We Need Food, Not Tobacco"
Q8) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as India’s representative to the council of the International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?
A. Hemang Jani B. Anand Singh
C. Sai Venkata Ramana Anil Das D. Angshumali Rastogi
Answer: D. Angshumali Rastogi
● Hemang Jani, Secretary of the Capacity Building Commission, has been named Senior Advisor to the
Executive Director, World Bank, Washington DC, for three years.
● Sai Venkata Ramana Anil Das will be an adviser to the Executive Director, World Bank, Washington DC
● Anand Singh, a 2000 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre, will be Senior Adviser to the Executive Director,
International Monetary Fund, Washington DC.
● Ponnuraj V, a Karnataka cadre IAS officer of the 2000 batch, will be a senior adviser to the executive
director of the Asian Development Bank, Manila.
Q9) Recently, Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) grouping has agreed to set up an IPEF supply chain council,
supply chain crisis response network and labour rights advisory network. Total how many countries are members of the
IPEF?
A. 12 B. 13
C. 14 D. 15
Answer: C. 14
Q10) Recently, which of the following universities has launched a course named “Climate Solutions” in Hindi language?
A. University of Oxford B. University of Cambridge
C. Imperial College London D. University of Edinburgh
Answer: D. University of Edinburgh
Q11) Recently, which of the following state governments has announced to launch “Namo Shetkari Mahasanman
Yojana”?

Q12) Recently, Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development
Authority (APEDA) has granted organic certification for Araku coffee and black
pepper crops grown in Araku Valley. It is in which of the following states?
Q13) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched a new country partnership strategy for India to focus
on climate-resilient, and inclusive growth?
A. New Development Bank (NDB) B. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
C. World Bank D. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Q14) Recently, India and which of the following countries have announced to launch the INDUS-X initiative to promote
partnerships in defence innovation ecosystems?
A. USA B. Japan
C. South Korea D. Israel
Answer: A. USA
Q15) Recently, it was informed that next cyclone will be called “Biparjoy”. It has been named by which of the following
countries?
C. Oman D. Pakistan

Q16) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched Kaveri 2.0 portal to simplify the property
registration process?
Q17) Recently, which of the following states has launched the initiative “Artificial Intelligence for Youth”?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Odisha
Answer: B. Odisha
Q18) According to the recently released Periodic labour Force Survey (PLFS) for the January to March 2023 quarter,
what is the unemployment rate in current weekly status (CWS) in urban areas?
A. 6.2% B. 6.4%
C. 6.6% D. 6.8%
Answer: D. 6.8%


1st June by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, which of the following countries hosted the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting 2023?
A. China B. India
C. South Africa D. Brazil
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the managing director and chief executive officer of
UCO Bank?
A. Atul Kumar Goel B. Shanti Lal Jain
C. Ajay Kumar Srivastava D. Ashwani Kumar
Answer: D. Ashwani Kumar
Q3) Recently, the Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (ANERT) has initiated a “Solar City
Project” in which of the following cities?
C. Bhopal D. Thiruvananthapuram
Answer: D. Thiruvananthapuram
Q4) Recently, India has extended its under-utilised USD 1 billion credit line to which of the following countries for
another one year?
A. Bangladesh B. Pakistan
C. Sri Lanka D. Israel
Answer: C. Sri Lanka
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Sharjah Masters International Chess Championship 2023?
A. Gukesh D B. Arjun Erigaisi
C. Vidit Gujrathi D. M Pranesh
Answer: B. Arjun Erigaisi
Q6) World Milk Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
C. 1st June D. 2nd June
Answer: C. 1st June
● Theme: Showcasing how dairy is reducing its environmental footprint, while also providing nutritious foods and
livelihoods
Q7) Recently, which of the following states has announced that it has established at least one de-addiction centre in all 33
districts of the state?

Q8) Recently, the Government of India has announced world's biggest food grain storage scheme worth 1 lakh crore.
Under this scheme, a godown of a capacity of how many tonnes will be constructed in every block?
A. 1000 tonnes B. 2000 tonnes
C. 3000 tonnes D. 4000 tonnes
Answer: B. 2000 tonnes
Q9) Recently, which of the following states has achieved 100 percent household coverage under the Pradhan Mantri Jan
Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?
C. Kerala D. Uttar Pradesh
Q10) According to the recently released data by the National Statistical Office (NSO), what was India’s real gross
domestic product (GDP) growth rate in 2022-23?
A. 7.2% B. 9.1%
C. 7.0% D. 6.1%
Answer: A. 7.2%
Q11) Recently, Foucault pendulum has been showcased in the New Parliament building to
demonstrate which of the following phenomenon?
A. Earth’s Rotation on its own axis B. Earth’s revolution around the Sun
C. Formation of Supernova D. Gravitational Waves
Answer: A. Earth’s Rotation on its own axis

Q12) World Multiple Sclerosis Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
C. 1st June D. 2nd June
Answer: A. 30th May
● Theme: Connections
Q13) Recently, which of the following countries has announced its withdrawal from the Combined Maritime Forces
(CMF)?
C. UAE D. USA
Answer: C. UAE
Q14) Who amongst the following will chair the 22nd summit of the SCO Council of Heads of State in virtual format?
A. Cyril Ramaphosa B. Xi Jinping
C. Vladimir Putin D. Narendra Modi
Answer: D. Narendra Modi
Q15) The India-EU Connectivity Conference 2023 will be held in which of the following states?
A. Manipur B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Meghalaya D. Mizoram
Answer: C. Meghalaya
Q16) Recently, the Union cabinet has approved the “City Investments to Innovate, Integrate
and Sustain 2.0” (CITIIS 2.0) in how many cities?
A. 12 B. 14
C. 16 D. 18
Answer: D. 18
Q17) Recently, scholar Ved Kumari Ghai has passed away. She was related with which of
the following languages?
A. Sanskrit B. Tamil
C. Hindi D. Urdu
Answer: A. Sanskrit
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Managing Director of Solar Energy Corporation of
India Limited (SECI)?
A. Himmat Jha B. Prashant Singh
C. Atul Srivastava D. Ajay Yadav
Answer: D. Ajay Yadav

2nd June by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, police force of which of the following states has launched “Operation Clean”, to make
state drug free?
A. Punjab B. Kerala
C. Karnataka D. Manipur
Answer: A. Punjab
Q2) Recently, which of the following companies has emerged as the lowest bidder for manufacture and maintenance of
100 aluminium Vande Bharat trainsets, valued at Rs 30,000 crore?
A. Siemens B. Amtrak
C. Alstom D. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
Answer: C. Alstom
Q3) Recently, which of the following has become the first AIIMS in the country to receive the NABH accreditation
(National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers)?
A. AIIMS Patna B. AIIMS Bhopal
C. AIIMS Delhi D. AIIMS Nagpur
Answer: D. AIIMS Nagpur
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as Director General of Naval Armament?
A. Laxman Singh B. P Upadhyay
C. Shaurya Kumar D. Rita Devi
Answer: B. P Upadhyay
Q5) Which of the following will become the first country in the world where warning labels must appear on individual
cigarettes?
A. New Zealand B. Canada
C. Ireland D. Japan
Answer: B. Canada
Q6) The Global Day of Parents is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 1st June B. 2nd June
rd
C. 3 June D. 31st May
Answer: A. 1st June
● Theme: The power of parenting: raising happy, healthy and hopeful children
Q7) Recently, which of the following Railway zone of the Indian Railways has named its diesel locomotives after the
martyrs?
A. Central Railways B. Konkan Railways
C. Eastern Railways D. Northern Railways
Answer: D. Northern Railways

Q8) Recently, the Indian hockey team has won the Men's Junior Asia Cup 2023. It was held in which of the following
countries?
A. Malaysia B. India
C. Pakistan D. Oman
Answer: D. Oman
Q9) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “NTR-A Political Biography”?
A. Nidhi Razdan B. Ramachandra Murthy Kondubhatla
C. Swaminathan Aiyar D. Shashi Deshpande
Answer: B. Ramachandra Murthy Kondubhatla
Q10) Recently, which of the following companies has launched “Turbo UPI”?
A. Razorpay B. Paytm
C. Visa D. Mastercard
Answer: A. Razorpay
Q11) Recently, the Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has inaugurated the National Training Centre for Food Safety
and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in which of the following cities?
A. Gurugram B. Kolkata
C. Greater Noida D. Ghaziabad
Answer: D. Ghaziabad
Q12) Recently, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has announced that the Bandra-Versova Sea
Link will be named after who amongst the following?
A. Swatantrya Veer Savarkar B. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
C. Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj D. Ahilya Bai Holkar
Answer: A. Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
Q13) Recently, Edgars Rinkevics has been elected as the president of which of the following countries?
A. Estonia B. Latvia
C. Lithuania D. Sweden
Answer: B. Latvia
Q14) Sakhalin-1 project, recently seen in news, is in which of the following countries?
A. Russia B. China
C. Japan D. Canada
Answer: A. Russia
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as the chairman of the Steel
Authority of India Ltd (SAIL)?
A. Sukriti Likhi B. Abhijit Narendra
C. Amarendu Prakash D. Anirban Dasgupta
Answer: C. Amarendu Prakash

Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first female NCC cadet in India to complete the
mountaineering course in the Himalayan region in Uttarakhand?
A. Vidya Devi Rani B. Aruna Kumari
C. Priya Kumari D. Shalini Singh
Answer: D. Shalini Singh
Q17) International Day of Action for Women’s Health is observed on which of the following days every year?
Answer: A. 28th May
● Theme: Our Voices, Our Actions, Our Demand: Uphold women’s health and rights now!
Important Days
● International Everest Day: It is observed on 29th May every year, to commemorate the 1953 summit of Mount
Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa of Nepal. The day came into
existence in 2008, the year Edmund Hillary died.
● World Digestive Health Day: It is observed on 29th May every year

○ Theme: Your Digestive Health: A Healthy Gut From the Start.
Q18) Recently, which of the following countries has conducted Asia's first demonstration of performance-based
navigation for helicopters?
A. India B. Japan
Answer: A. India

3rd June by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, which of the following institutions in India has become a member of the Centralized
Laboratory Network (CLN)?
A. National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi B. Centre for cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad
C. Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bengaluru D. Indian Council of Medical Research-National
Institute of Virology, Pune
Answer: D. Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology, Pune
Q2) Recently, a training launch of the Agni-1 was successfully carried out by the Strategic Forces Command from APJ
Abdul Kalam Island, in Odisha. Agni-1 is a type of which of the following missiles?
A. Air-to Surface Ballistic Missile B. Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile
C. Cruise Missile D. Air-to-Air Ballistic Missile
Answer: B. Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile
Q3) Telangana celebrates its formation day on which of the following days every year?
A. 31st May B. 1st June
nd
C. 2 June D. 3rd June
Answer: C. 2nd June
● Union Culture Ministry organized the 2-day celebrations at Golkonda Fort in Hyderabad on the occasion of
Telangana Formation Day
Q4) Recently, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has announced that Ahmednagar in Maharashtra will be named after who
amongst the following?
A. Peshwa Baji Rao B. Mahadaji Shinde
C. Gangadhar Rao D. Ahilyabai Holkar
Answer: D. Ahilyabai Holkar
Q5) Recently, which of the following countries has made an exclusive proposal to India to provide its advanced KSS-III
Batch-II submarine?
A. Russia B. Israel
C. USA D. South Korea
Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has taken charge as managing director of the Mangalore Refinery and
Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)?
A. Pushp Kumar Joshi B. G. Krishnakumar
C. Sanjay Varma D. Arun Kumar Singh
Answer: C. Sanjay Varma
Q7) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a MoU with Directorate General of Training (DGT) for the
“CyberShikshaa” programme?
C. Google D. Adobe

Q8) Recently, NHPC Limited has signed an MoU for development of Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project (480MW) in
A. Nepal B. Bhutan
Answer: A. Nepal
Q9) Recently, Indian PM Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated Uttar Pradesh's first land port “Rupaidiha Land Port” in
which of the following districts?
A. Pilibhit B. Lakhimpur
C. Rampur D. Bahraich
Answer: D. Bahraich
The six projects jointly launched by India and Nepal

1. Handing over of Kurtha-Bijalpura section of railway line.
2. Inaugural run of an Indian railway cargo train from Bathnaha (India) to Nepal Customs Yard which is the
newly constructed rail link under Indian grant.
3. Inauguration of Integrated Checkposts (ICPs) at Nepalgunj (Nepal) and Rupaidiha (India).
4. Ground breaking ceremony of ICPs at Bhairahawa (Nepal) and Sonauli (India).
5. Ground breaking ceremony of phase-II facilities under Motihari-Amlekhgunj Petroleum Pipeline.
6. Ground breaking ceremony of Indian portion of Gorakhpur-Bhutwal Transmission Line being built by a JV
of PGCIL and NEA.
The List of MoU/Agreements signed between India and Nepal

1. Treaty of Transit
2. MoU for cooperation in the field of Petroleum Infrastructure
3. MoU between Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS) and the Institute of Foreign Affairs,
Nepal
4. MoU for the development of infrastructure at Dodhara Chandani check post along Indo-Nepal Border
5. Project Development Agreement of Lower Arun Hydroelectric Project between M/S SJVN and Investment
Board of Nepal
6. MoU between NHPC and VUCL, Nepal for the development of Phukot Karnali Hydroelectric Project
7. MoU between NPCIL and NCHL, Nepal for cross border payments
Q10) Recently, which of the following institutions have partnered with Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) for creating
voice-driven banking solutions?
A. IIT, Delhi B. IIT, Madras
C. IIT, Bombay D. IIT, Kanpur
Q11) Recently, China said that it will send warships to participate in the 2023 Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo. It is
hosted by which of the following countries?
A. Indonesia B. Thailand
C. Russia D. USA

Q12) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved to establishment of Regional Office of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)
Q13) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) will open its first-ever overseas campus in which of the following countries?
A. Cambodia B. Tanzania
C. UAE D. Singapore
Answer: B. Tanzania
Q14) According to the recent data, what is the Centre's fiscal deficit as a per cent GDP in 2022-23?
A. 6.4% B. 6.71 %
C. 5.9% D. 4.5%
Answer: A. 6.4%
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has been sworn in as the member of the Union Public Service Commission
(UPSC)?
A. Bidyut Bihari Swain B. Rajiv Sharma
C. Sheena Santosh D. Amrit Lal Meena
Answer: A. Bidyut Bihari Swain
Q16) Recently, excavations at Purana Qila (Old Fort) have uncovered evidence of a pre-Mauryan era settlement. It is in
which of the following Present day cities?
A. Patna B. Delhi
C. Meerut D. Agra
Answer: B. Delhi
Q17) Recently, PM SVANidhi mobile app has been launched. Which of the following is the nodal
ministry for the scheme?
A. Ministry of Rural Development B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Labour
Q18) Sabang Port, recently seen in news, is in which of the following countries?
A. Malaysia B. Thailand
C. Taiwan D. Indonesia

4th June by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, Celeste Saulo has been appointed as the first female Secretary-General of the World
Meteorological Organisation (WMO). She is from which of the following countries?
A. Brazil B. Argentina
Answer: B. Argentina
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following from India has been elected as one of the three vice-presidents of the World
Meteorological Organisation?
A. M Ravichandran B. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
C. Dr Shekhar C. Mande D. Dr M. Rajeevan
Answer: B. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
More Information
● Dr Abdulla Al Mandous, Director of United Arab Emirates National Center of Meteorology, has been elected as
the President of WMO for a four-year term.
● Daouda Konate, director of meteorology of Cote d'Ivoire and Eoin Moran, Director Met Éireann, the Irish
Meteorological Service were elected the first and second vice presidents.
● Also, Earth Sciences Secretary M Ravichandran was elected as the Vice Chair of the Antarctic Treaty
Consultative Mechanism (ATCM).
Q3) The world’s first 3D printed Hindu temple is being built in which of the following states?
Q4) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated India’s first facility to produce rare earth permanent magnets in
C. Chennai D. Visakhapatnam
Q5) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “RINGSIDE – Up, Close and
Personal on India and Beyond”?
A. Shashi Tharoor B. Rajdeep Sardesai
C. Dr Sanjaya Baru D. Dr Vijay Darda
Answer: D. Dr Vijay Darda
Q6) World Bicycle Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
C. 3rd June D. 4th June
Answer: C. 3rd June

● Theme: “Riding Together for a Sustainable Future”
Q7) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan scheme?
A. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs B. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
C. Ministry of Jal Shakti D. Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: C. Ministry of Jal Shakti
Q8) India’s first Women's Kabaddi League 2023 will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Dubai B. Kathmandu
C. Dhaka D. New Delhi
Answer: A. Dubai
Q9) Recently, Taiwan has signed a new trade deal with which of the following countries under the “Initiative on 21st
Century Trade”?
A. India B. USA
Answer: B. USA
Q10) Who amongst the following is the chairman of the recently constituted an 11-member Cheetah Project Steering
Committee?
A. RN Mehrotra B. PR Sinha
C. Rajesh Gopal D. HS Negi
Answer: C. Rajesh Gopal
Q11) Recently, which of the following state government has announced to launch a new scheme “Gruha Lakshmi”?

Q12) Recently, Dennis Francis has been elected as the next president of the U.N. General Assembly. He is from which of
A. Georgia B. Trinidad and Tobago
C. Cuba D. Costa Rica
Answer: B. Trinidad and Tobago
Q13) International Sex Workers' Day (International Whores’ Day) is observed on which of the following days every year?
rd
C. 3 June D. 4th June
Answer: B. 2nd June
● Theme: Access to Justice
Q14) Recently, the new Liberation War Gallery of 1971 was inaugurated at the Indian Cultural Center of the Indian High
Commission in which of the following cities?
A. Dhaka B. Kathmandu
C. Islamabad D. Lahore
Answer: A. Dhaka
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tata Consultancy
Services (TCS)?
A. K Krithivasan B. Rajesh Gopinathan
C. Aatrhi Subramanian D. Dr Pradeep Kumar Khosla
Answer: A. K Krithivasan
Q16) According to the recent fDi Markets Report, which of the following cities is the leading destination for foreign
direct investment (FDI) from India in 2022?
C. Dubai D. Netherlands
Answer: C. Dubai
Q17) Recently, India and Vietnam held the 3rd Maritime Security Dialogue in which of the following cities?
A. Hanoi B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai D. Kochi
Q18) Recently, which of the following organizations has established the “Global Alliance for Drowning Prevention”?
C. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) D. World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF)
Answer: A. World Health Organization (WHO)

Obituaries
● Renowned and influential British writer Martin Amis has passed away aged 73
○ In 2008, the Times of London named him one of the 50 greatest British writers since 1945.
● Scholar and Kannada writer G H Nayak has passed away aged 88.
● Member of Parliament from Chandrapur-Wani-Arni constituency (Maharashtra) Balu alias Suresh Dhanorkar
has passed away aged 48

Q1) Which of the following countries will host the 2025 World Conservation Congress of the
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)?
A. India B. UAE
C. USA D. Canada
Answer: B. UAE
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Director General of the Geological Survey of
India (GSI)?
A. Janardan Prasad B. Jaya Lal
C. Manoj Kumar Maurya D. Kasturi Chakraborty
Answer: A. Janardan Prasad
Q3) Recently, Union Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a three-member judicial inquiry panel to probe ethnic violence
in Manipur. Who amongst the following will chair the inquiry panel?
A. Himanshu Shekhar Das B. Aloka Prabhakar
C. Ritu Raj Awasthi D. Ajai Lamba
Answer: D. Ajai Lamba
Q4) “2023 FW13”, recently seen in news, is a type of which of the following planetary objects?
A. Exo Planet B. Blackhole
C. Asteroid D. Star
Answer: C. Asteroid
Q5) Recently, Muthamizh Selvi has become the first woman from which of the following states to climb Mount Everest?
Q6) Recently, the central government has extended the tenure of who amongst the following as the Director General of
the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
A. Sangeeta Verma B. Ravneet Kaur
C. Atul Verma D. Suraj Bhan
Answer: C. Atul Verma
Q7) Recently, famous author and poet Ama Ata Aidoo has passed away. She was
from which of the following countries?
A. Nigeria B. South Africa
C. Cameroon D. Ghana
Answer: D. Ghana

Q8) Recently, who amongst the following has won the women's singles title of the
Thailand Open 2023?
A. Carolina Marin B. An Se-young
C. He Bingjiao D. P.V. Sindhu
Answer: B. An Se-young
Q9) Recently, a MoU was signed between National Dam Safety Authority and which of
the following institutions for setting up a National Centre for Earthquake Safety of Dams?
A. Malviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur B. IIT, Roorkee
C. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, New Delhi D. IIT, Madras
Answer: A. Malviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
Q10) Recently, it was informed that the commercial production at the Pachpadra refinery
will start by December 2024. It is in which of the following states?
C. Maharashtra D. Uttar Pradesh
Q11) The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed on which of the following days every
year?
Answer: D. 4th June
Q12) Recently, it was informed that Lion and leopard populations have begun rising in Kafue National Park (KNP). It is
A. Tanzania B. Zambia
C. Namibia D. Botswana
Answer: B. Zambia
Q13) Recently, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the Electronics Repair
Services Outsourcing (ERSO) pilot project in which of the following cities?
Q14) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched the “100 Days 100 Pays” campaign?
C. NITI Aayog D. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
Q15) The International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations 2023 (SMOPS-2023) will be held in which of the
following cities?
A. Ahmedabad B. Kochi

Q16) Recently, a major rail accident involving three trains has happened near the Bahanaga Baazar station. It is in which
A. West Bengal B. Jharkhand
Answer: C. Odisha
Q17) Recently, incomplete skeleton of a group of ancient marsupials named “Ambulator keanei” have been discovered in
C. Madagascar D. Namibia
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)
(additional charge) of the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO)?
A. Jaikumar Srinivasan B. Ujjwal Kanti Bhattacharya
C. Ranendra Sarma D. Gurdeep Singh
Answer: D. Gurdeep Singh

Q1) The Mahakumbh 2025 will be held at which of the following places?
A. Haridwar, Uttarakhand B. Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
C. Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh D. Nashik, Maharashtra
Answer: C. Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Q2) World Environment Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 4th June B. 5th June
C. 6th June D. 3rd June
Answer: B. 5th June
● Theme: Solutions to plastic pollution

● Campaign: Beat Plastic Pollution.
Q3) Recently, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) second meeting of the Intergovernmental
Negotiating Committee (INC-2) was held in which of the following cities?
A. Paris, France B. New Delhi, India
C. New York, USA D. Berlin, Germany
Answer: A. Paris, France
Q4) Recently, the Indian G20 Presidency has organized the third Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting in which
A. Indore, Madhya Pradesh B. Jodhpur, Rajasthan
C. Guwahati, Assam D. Geneva, Switzerland
Answer: D. Geneva, Switzerland
Q5) Recently, Tata Group has signed an agreement with which of the following state governments to set up a giga-factory
for manufacturing lithium-ion cells, with investment of around ₹ 13,000 crore?
A. Karnataka B. Gujarat
Answer: B. Gujarat
Q6) Recently, the UN Security Council has extended the UN Integrated Transition
Assistance Mission in which of the following countries for six months?
A. Libya B. Sudan
C. Yemen D. Palestine
Answer: B. Sudan
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new officiating
Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh?
A. RK Vishwakarma B. DS Chauhan
C. Vijaya Kumar D. Laxmi Singh
Answer: C. Vijaya Kumar

Q8) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as the Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA) of the Air
Indian Force?
A. Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh B. Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari
C. Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha D. Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar Anand
Answer: D. Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar Anand
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following from India has won the bronze medal in the elite men’s keirin event at the
Finale Bahnen-Tournee 2023 cycling competition in Dudenhofen, Germany?
A. Esow Alben B. Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam
C. Deborah Herold D. Naveen John
Answer: A. Esow Alben
Q10) According to the recently released Global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2022, which of the following is
India’s most efficient port?
A. Mundra Port, Gujarat B. Pipavav Port, Gujarat
C. Kochi Port, Kerala D. Haldia Port, West Bengal
Answer: B. Pipavav Port, Gujarat
Q11) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “Kathakali Dance Theatre: A Visual
Narrative of Sacred Indian Mime”?
A. Yamini Krishnamurthy B. Damayanti Joshi
C. KK Gopalakrishnan D. K. Sivasankar
Answer: C. KK Gopalakrishnan
Q12) According to the recently released National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023,
which of the following institutions has secured the first position in the overall category?
C. IIT, Delhi D. IIT, Bombay

Q13) Recently, the Law Commission of India has recommended the retention of
sedition law, Which of the following sections of the IPC deal with sedition?
A. Section 377 B. Section 497
C. Section 124A D. Section 354B
Answer: C. Section 124A
Q14) Recently, who amongst the following from India has won two gold medals at the
Flanders Cup 2023 athletics meet in Merksem, Belgium?
A. Muhammed Anas B. Alex Antony
C. Dharun Ayyasamy D. Amlan Borgohain
Answer: D. Amlan Borgohain
Q15) Recently, which of the following countries hosted its first joint NATO Arctic military exercise 2023?
C. Ukraine D. Georgia
Answer: B. Finland

Q16) Recently, Councillor Chaman Lal has become the first British-Indian Lord Mayor of which of the following regions
in England?
A. London B. Southampton
C. Edinburgh D. Birmingham
Answer: D. Birmingham
Q17) Recently, who amongst the following from India has won the gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol at the ISSF
Junior Shooting world Cup 2023 in Suhl, Germany?
A. Sainyam B. Suruchi Inder Singh
C. Urva Chaudhary D. Manu Bhaker
Answer: A. Sainyam
Q18) International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing is observed on which of the
th
C. 6 June D. 3rd June
Answer: B. 5th June

Q1) Which of the following states has secured the top position in the overall environmental
performance category in the recently released “State of India’s Environment 2023: In Figures”?
C. Goa D. Maharashtra
Q2) Which of the following institutions is the overall champion in the recently concluded 3rd Khelo India University
Games 2022?
A. Panjab University, Chandigarh B. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
C. Jain University, Karnataka D. Punjabi University, Patiala
Answer: A. Panjab University, Chandigarh

Q3) Recently, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has inaugurated “Lavender Festival” at Bhaderwah. It is in which of the
A. Ladakh B. Sikkim
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Kerala
Q4) Recently, which of the following states has established “Landrace Varietal Release Committee” to release traditional
millet varieties in accordance with standard operating protocols for seed systems?
Answer: D. Odisha
Q5) World Pest Awareness Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
C. 6th June D. 7th June
Answer: C. 6th June
● Theme: Sustainable Solutions for Pest Control
Q6) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched a “अंत ि (ANTARDRIHSTI)” Financial Inclusion
Dashboard?
C. NITI Aayog D. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
Q7) Recently, it was informed that India's first carbon-neutral village is being developed in Bhiwandi Taluka. It is in
Q8) Recently, the “IISS Asia Security Summit 2023: The Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD)” was held in which of the
C. China D. Japan

Q9) Recently, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a professional football player, has retired from all forms of the game. He is from which
A. Italy B. Sweden
C. Spain D. Norway
Answer: B. Sweden
Q10) Macquarie Island Marine Park, recently seen in news, is in which of the following countries?
A. Australia B. Madagascar
C. Brazil D. Indonesia
Q11) Recently, who amongst the following has won the 23rd Dubai Open 2023 Chess tournament?
A. Arjun Erigaisi B. Vidit Gujrathi
C. Aravindh Chithambaram D. M Pranesh
Answer: C. Aravindh Chithambaram
Q12) UN Russian Language Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Answer: C. 6th June
Q13) Recently, which of the following banks has launched the “Project Kuber” in Bengaluru?
A. Punjab National Bank (PNB) B. State Bank of India (SBI)
C. Canara Bank D. UCO Bank
Answer: B. State Bank of India (SBI)
Q14) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu has attended a cultural festival to mark 150 years of the arrival of Indians in
A. Bolivia B. Guyana
C. Cuba D. Suriname

Answer: D. Suriname
Q15) 2022 report on “Derailments in Indian Railways”, recently seen in news, was released by which of the following
organizations?
A. NITI Aayog B. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)
C. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) D. Quality Council of India (QCI)
Answer: B. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)
Q16) Mekedatu drinking water and balancing reservoir project, recently seen in news, is a proposed project in which of

Q17) Shanan hydropower project, recently seen in news, is located in which of the following states?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Punjab
C. Uttarakhand D. Odisha
Answer: A. Himachal Pradesh
Q18) Recently, Serbia’s men and the United States women has won the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2023. It was held in which
A. France B. Austria
C. China D. Brazil
Answer: B. Austria
Obituaries
● Canadian philosopher Ian Hacking, renowned for his contributions to the philosophy of science in particular,
has passed away aged 87.
○ Hacking was a main proponent of a realism about science called "entity realism”
● Princess Mele Siuʻilikutapu of Tonga has passed away aged 75

○ She was a Tongan royal and politician. In 1975 she was elected to the Legislative Assembly, becoming
its first female member.
● Veteran actress Sulochana Latkar has passed away at the age of 94.
○ She has been a part of 300 films, including Hindi and Marathi.
○ She was awarded the Padma Shri Award in 1999 and the prestigious Maharashtra Bhushan Award in
2009
● Famous linguist Vellayani Arjunan has passed away aged 90.

○ He was honoured with Padma Shri in 2008.
○ He had obtained post-graduate degrees in Malayalam, English and Hindi and PG diplomas in Telugu,
Kannada and Tamil.

Q1) Recently, which of the following countries has conferred its highest civilian honour to President
Droupadi Murmu- “The Grand Order of the Chain of Yellow Star”?
A. Serbia B. Suriname
C. Panama D. Guyana
Answer: B. Suriname
Q2) Recently, which of the following has become the first state to have its own broadband
internet service named “K-FON”?
Answer: D. Kerala
Q3) Recently, the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine has led to extensive flooding. It is built over which
of the following rivers?
A. Danube River B. Dnister River
C. Desna River D. Dnieper River
Answer: D. Dnieper River
Q4) Recently, it was informed that cyclonic storm “Biparjoy” over the Arabian Sea will intensify into a severe cyclonic
storm. It has been named by which of the following countries?
A. Bangladesh B. Yemen
C. India D. Pakistan
Q5) Recently, which of the following states has launched ‘Elder Line’ 14567 service to rescue aged destitute and help
them find shelter in old age homes?
Q6) Recently, which of the following countries has unveiled the hypersonic missile “Fattah”?
C. Iran D. Afghanistan
Answer: C. Iran
Q7) Recently, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has launched Asia's largest cluster development scheme in which of the
following districts?
A. Pune B. Amravati
C. Thane D. Nagpur
Answer: C. Thane

Q8) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “The Power of One Thought: Master Your
Mind, Master Your Life”?
A. BK Shivani B. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
C. Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev D. Osho
Answer: A. BK Shivani
Q9) Recently, the permanent building of the pre-historic, 5000-year-old, Dhalpur Shiva Mandir has been inaugurated in
A. Assam B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Ladakh D. Uttarakhand
Answer: A. Assam
Q10) World Food Safety Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Answer: C. 7th June
● Theme: Food standards save lives
Q11) Recently, India's first international cruise vessel, MV Empress, has set sail
from Chennai to which of the following countries?
C. Sri Lanka D. Maldives
Answer: C. Sri Lanka
Q12) Recently, Indian Navy has successfully engaged an underwater target using the heavy-weight torpedo “Varunastra”.
It has been developed by which of the following organizations?
A. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) B. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
C. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) D. Cochin Shipyard Limited
Q13) Recently, which of the following countries has reopened its embassy in Saudi Arabia for the first time in seven
years?
A. Israel B. Iran
C. Syria D. Afghanistan
Answer: B. Iran
Q14) Recently, India-Namibia Center of Excellence in Information Technology has been inaugurated in which of the
following cities?
A. Rundu B. Mumbai
C. Bengaluru D. Windhoek
Answer: D. Windhoek

Q15) Recently, India and which of the following countries have concluded a roadmap for “Defence Industrial
Cooperation”?
A. USA B. Russia
C. France D. South Korea
Answer: A. USA
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first woman officer of the Army Service Corps to assume
command of a Communication Zone Mechanical Transport Battalion?
A. Colonel Shuchita Shekhar B. Captain Shiva Chouhan
C. Captain Surbhi Jakhmola D. Captain Aditi Yadav
Answer: A. Colonel Shuchita Shekhar
Q17) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian football player to score in a European Final in the
Croatia Women’s Cup?
A. Anju Tamang B. Manisha Kalyan
C. Jyothi Chauhan D. Manisha Panna
Answer: C. Jyothi Chauhan
Q18) Recently, Japan, Australia and which of the following countries have announced a joint venture for establishment of
USD 95 million undersea cable project, which will connect East Micronesia Island nations?
C. USA D. China
Answer: C. USA
Obituaries
● Gufi Paintal, (Sarabjeet Singh Paintal) best known for playing ‘Shakuni mama’ in the epic TV serial
“Mahabharat”, has passed away. He was 79.
○ He was a Jawan in the Indian Army during the India-China war of 1962 and was stationed at the
China border.
○ Gufi Paintal made his debut in Bollywood with the 1975 superhit film Rafu Chakkar
● Aamir Raza Husain, a noted theatre actor and director known has passed away at 66.
○ Aamir Raj has acted in super hit movies ‘Baahubali’ and ‘RRR’. He will also be seen in the movie
‘Adipurush’ which will be released
○ He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2001
● Malayalam actor and mimicry artist Kollam Sudhi has died in a car road accident. He was 39
○ He made his debut in the 2015 film “Kaanthaari”
● Environmentalist and Yamuna activist Manoj Kumar Misra has passed away. He was 68
○ He was an Indian Forest Service officer from the 1979 batch
○ He founded the Yamuna Jiye Abhiyaan (YJA) — a movement aimed at rejuvenating the river.

Q1) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched the “Nand Baba Milk
Mission”?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Haryana
Q2) World Oceans Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
Answer: C. 8th June
● Theme: Planet Ocean: The Tides are Changing
Q3) Recently, who amongst the following is the first Indian to be selected for UNESCO’s Michel Batisse Award?
A. Sanjiv Chaturvedi B. Hari Singh
C. Fateh Singh Rathore D. Jagdish S Bakan
Answer: D. Jagdish S Bakan
Q4) Recently, the sixth edition of the Exercise Ekatha 2023 has commenced between India and which of the following
countries?
A. Bhutan B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh D. Maldives
Answer: D. Maldives
Q5) Recently, the Ministry of Power and which of the following ministries have jointly launched a National Mission,
titled “Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR)”?
A. Ministry of Science and Technology B. Ministry of Earth Sciences
C. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy D. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Answer: C. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Q6) Recently, Algeria, Guyana, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone and Slovenia have been elected to the United Nations
Security Council (UNSC) as non-permanent members for the year 2024-2025. There are total how many Non-permanent
members in the UNSC?
A. 10 B. 15
C. 5 D. 20
Answer: A. 10

Q7) BIMSTEC Day (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical
and Economic Cooperation) is celebrated on which of the following days
every year?
Answer: A. 6th June
Q8) Recently, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has announced to conduct air exercise “Air Defender
2023”. It will be hosted by which of the following countries?
A. Finland B. France
C. Germany D. United Kingdom (Britain)
Answer: C. Germany
Q9) Recently, German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has signed an agreement with which of the
following Indian companies to cooperate in building six advanced submarines for the Indian Navy?
A. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) B. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)
C. Cochin Shipyard Limited D. Hindustan Shipyard Limited
Answer: B. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)
Q10) According to the recently released World Air Quality Report 2022 by IQAir, which of the following is the most
polluted city in the world?
A. Lahore, Pakistan B. Hotan, China
C. Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, India D. New Delhi, India
Answer: A. Lahore, Pakistan
● Top 20 most polluted cities in the world

1. Lahore, Pakistan
2. Hotan, China
3. Bhiwadi, India
4. Delhi, India

5. Peshawar, Pakistan
6. Darbhanga, India
7. Asopur, India
8. N'Djamena, Chad
9. New Delhi, India
10. Patna, India
11. Ghaziabad, India
12. Dharuhera, India
13. Baghdad, Iraq
14. Chapra, India
15. Muzzafarnagar, India
16. Faisalabad, Pakistan
17. Greater Noida, India
18. Bahadurgarh, India
19. Faridabad, India
20. Muzzafarpur, India
Q11) Recently, India was ranked third in the 2023 Asian U20 Athletics Championships. It was held in which of the
A. South Korea B. China
C. Japan D. UAE
Q12) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has launched the MISHTI scheme. It is related to which
of the following?
A. Fertilizers B. Mangroves
C. Manual Scavenging D. Blockchain Technology
Answer: B. Mangroves
Q13) Recently, which of the following organizations has released its first “Sustainability
Report for FY 2021-22”?
A. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) B. SJVN Limited
C. NMDC Limited D. NTPC Limited
Answer: A. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

Q14) Which of the following has secured the first rank in the 5th State Food Safety Index 2022-23 in the large states
category?
A. Kerala B. Punjab
Answer: A. Kerala
Q15) Recently, which of the following organizations has released its Global Economic Prospects June 2023 Report?
C. Asian Development Bank (ADB) D. World Trade Organization (WTO)
Q16) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved a third revival package of Rs 89,047 crore for which of the following
companies?
A. Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited B. Bharat Coking Coal Limited
C. Hindustan Copper Limited D. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
Answer: D. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)

Q17) Recently, foundation stone of ONGC National Disaster Mitigation Centre & Yatri Niwas was laid in which of the
Q18) Recently, which of the following state governments has announced to launch “Didi Café”?
A. West Bengal B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Odisha D. Jharkhand

Q1) Recently, the first-ever meeting of the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue (IUSSTD) was held in
A. New York B. New Delhi
C. Washington DC D. Mumbai
Answer: C. Washington DC
Q2) Recently, the Union Ministry of Finance has approved the proposal for additional
fund of Rs 12,911.15 crore for the under construction Polavaram irrigation project in
Andhra Pradesh. It is built over which of the following rivers?
A. Krishna River B. Tungabhadra River
C. Godavari River D. Kaveri River
Answer: C. Godavari River
Q3) Recently, the central government has selected how many Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to open
Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras?
A. 1000 B. 2000
C. 3000 D. 4000
Answer: B. 2000
Q4) Recently, Indian Navy has collaborated with which of the following companies for the procurement and deployment
of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) based systems?
A. Qnu labs B. Quantica Computation
C. QpiAI Tech D. Tata Elxsi
Answer: A. Qnu labs
Q5) Recently, it was informed that the Sindhu Central University will offer 3 post-graduate level programs in the first
Academic Year 2023-24. It is in which of the following states/union territories?
Answer: B. Ladakh
Q6) Recently, a report titled "Tracking SDG7” has been released. SDG7 is related to which of the following?
A. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure B. Sustainable Cities and Communities
C. Life Below Water D. Affordable and Clean Energy

Answer: D. Affordable and Clean Energy
Q7) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched the Family ID portal under the “One Family One
Identity” scheme?
Q8) Nyaya Vikas Portal, recently seen in news, was launched by which of the following?
A. Supreme Court of India B. Ministry of Law and Justice
C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment D. Ministry of Women and Child Development
Answer: B. Ministry of Law and Justice
Q9) Recently, Indian Navy participated in a commemorative event to mark 130 years of the start of the struggle against
apartheid at the Pietermaritzburg, Railway Station. It is in which of the following countries?
A. South Africa B. Australia
C. United Kingdom (Britain) D. Malaysia
Q10) According to the recently released Brand Finance India 100 2023, which of the following is the most valuable brand
in India?
A. Tata Group B. Infosys
C. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) D. Airtel
Answer: A. Tata Group

Q11) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched the Chief Minister's Learn and Earn scheme
(Mukhyamantri Seekho Kamao Yojana)?
C. Bihar D. Madhya Pradesh
Q12) Recently, Upender Singh Rawat has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to which of the
A. Tanzania B. South Africa
C. Uganda D. Madagascar
Answer: C. Uganda
Q13) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the next Election Commissioner of West Bengal?
A. Rajiv Sinha B. Sourav Das
C. Sumit Sharma D. Ajay Seth

Answer: A. Rajiv Sinha
Q14) BIMSTEC Expo and Conclave 2023 will be held in which of the following cities?
Answer: B. Kolkata
Q15) Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development and which of the following companies have jointly
launched the Amrit Generation campaign?
C. Meta D. Apple
Answer: C. Meta
Q16) Recently, which of the following companies has partnered with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for
development of Crew Module Recovery Models (CMRMs) for Gaganyaan Mission?
A. Skyroot Aerospace B. Team Indus
C. Tata Elxsi D. Agnikul Cosmos
Answer: C. Tata Elxsi
Q17) Recently, New Generation Ballistic Missile ‘Agni Prime’ was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO). What is its range?
A. Less than 1000 Km B. 1000-2000 Km
C. 3000-4000 Km D. More Than 5000 Km
Answer: B. 1000-2000 Km
Q18) Recently, the first edition of the trilateral maritime exercise 2023 between India, France and UAE was held at which
of the following places?
A. Persian Gulf B. Gulf of Oman
C. Bay of Bengal D. South China Sea
Answer: B. Gulf of Oman
Q19) World Brain Tumor Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
Answer: C. 8th June
● Theme: Protect yourself- keep away from stress
Obituaries
● Gitanjali Aiyar, India's first English female news presenter on national broadcaster Doordarshan, has passed
away. She was in her mid 70s.
○ Graduated from Kolkata's Loreto College, Aiyar joined Doordarshan in 1971 and was awarded the
best anchor four times.
○ She also won the Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award for Outstanding Women in 1989.
○ She has acted in Sridhar Kshirsagar’s TV drama “Khandaan”.

Q1) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the Metro Connectivity from HUDA City Centre to
Cyber City with Spur to Dwarka Expressway in which of the following states?
Answer: A. Haryana
Q2) According to the recently released report by Mercer’s 2023 Cost of Living,
which of the following is the most expensive city in India for expatriates?
Answer: A. Mumbai
Q3) Recently, which of the following states has launched the Shakti smart card
scheme to provide free travel to women in state run buses?
C. Karnataka D. Jharkhand
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has been recommended as the next
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Container Corporation of India
(CONCOR)?
A. Anil Kumar Lahoti B. Sanjay Sehgal
C. Anoop Kumar D. Sanjay Swarup
Answer: D. Sanjay Swarup
More Information
● The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Ramaswamy Narayanan as the
Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re); and
● Rajeshwari Singh for the position of CMD in National Insurance Company Limited (NICL).
Q5) Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced to set up a PM Mitra Mega Textile Park in Malihabad tehsil
in which of the following districts?
A. Meerut B. Agra
C. Lucknow D. Mathura
Answer: C. Lucknow
Q6) Recently, Indian Origin academic Joyeeta Gupta has won the Spinoza Prize 2023. Spinoza Prize is the highest
scientific recognition given by which of the following countries?
A. United Kingdom (Britain) B. France
C. Germany D. Netherlands
Answer: D. Netherlands

More Information
● Author Paterson Joseph was announced as the winner of the 2023 Royal Society of
Literature (RSL) Christopher Bland Prize for his debut novel 'The Secret Diaries of
Charles Ignatius Sancho’
○ The RSL Christopher Bland Prize is an annual award that is given to a debut writer
for their work of fiction or non-fiction, who is first published at the age of 50 or over.
○ The winner receives a prize money of £10,000
Q7) Recently, which of the following organizations has approved a “First Loss Default Guarantee” (FLDG) arrangement
between regulated entities and lending service providers?
C. International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA) D. NITI Aayog
More Information
● Bi-monthly monetary policy has been announced by the Monetary Policy Committee of the RBI
○ It has unanimously decided to keep repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
○ It has decided to remain focused on withdrawal of accommodation to ensure that inflation
progressively aligns with the target
○ Consequently, the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF rate) remains at 6.25% and the marginal standing
facility and the bank rates stand at 6.75%
○ Inflation projection has been slashed marginally to 5.1 per cent from earlier estimate of 5.2 per cent
for current financial year 2023-24
Q8) World Accreditation Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
Answer: C. 9th June
● Theme: Accreditation: Supporting the Future of Global Trade
Q9) Recently, Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island, has been named K’gari. It is in which of the following
countries?
A. USA B. Australia
C. Italy D. Indonesia
Q10) Recently, which of the following states has inaugurated the ‘Devankanam Charuharitham’ (Beautiful Green Abodes
of God) project?
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Tamil Nadu
Answer: C. Kerala

Q11) Recently, which of the following state government has approved to replace the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS)
with the Guaranteed Pension Scheme (GPS) for government employees?
A. Chhattisgarh B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Rajasthan
Q12) Recently, which of the following space agencies has celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Mars Express spacecraft?
A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) B. European Space Agency (ESA)
C. Canadian Space Agency D. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Answer: B. European Space Agency (ESA)
Q13) Recently, which of the following organizations has notified 31 Indian standards related to Ayush?
A. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) B. Quality Council of India (QCI)
C. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) D. NITI Aayog
Answer: A. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
Q14) Recently, which of the following countries has approved “Bill 490”, restricts the new recognition of ancestral land
of indigenous people?
A. Australia B. Brazil
C. USA D. Mexico
Answer: B. Brazil
Q15) Recently, the space force of which of the following countries has announced to launch Silent Barker satellite
constellation?
A. Israel B. China
C. North Korea D. USA
Answer: D. USA
Q16) Recently, the union cabinet has approved the extension of “Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme” till which of
the following years?
A. 2024-25 B. 2025-26
C. 2026-27 D. 2029-30
Answer: B. 2025-26
Q17) Recently, the Kilauea volcano has erupted. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Hawaii, USA B. Indonesia
C. Malaysia D. Italy
Answer: A. Hawaii, USA
Q18) Homo Naledi, an ancient human species, was recently in news. This species of human was first
discovered in the Rising Star cave system of which of the following countries?
C. Tanzania D. Madagascar

Obituaries
● Alby D’Cruz, Kerala’s first Ashoka Chakra recipient, has passed away. He was 87
○ While serving as Lance Naik with 14 Assam Rifles, he received the Ashoka Chakra (class 3) from
President Rajendra Prasad in 1962.
○ The Ashoka Chakra class-3 which was instituted in 1952 was renamed as the Shaurya Chakra in 1967.
● Veteran theatre actor-director Farrokh Mehta has passed away. He was 91

○ He acted in more than 30 English plays including iconic Tughlaq by Girish Karnad, Edward Albee’s
The Zoo Story, Partap Sharma’s A Touch of Brightness, and Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman

Q1) Recently, which of the following countries has domestically-manufactured its first large
passenger jet “C919”?
C. Israel D. China
Answer: D. China
Q2) Recently, first District Good Governance Index of which of the following states
has been released?
A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Assam
Q3) Recently, which of the following organizations has released its 11th edition of the World of Work report 2023?
A. World Economic Forum (WEF) B. International Labour Organization (ILO)
C. World Bank D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Answer: B. International Labour Organization (ILO)
Q4) Recently, the central government has approved the Minimum Support Price
(MSP) for how many kharif crops for the 2023-24 season?
A. 14 B. 6
C. 22 D. 2
Answer: A. 14
Q5) Which of the following countries will host the 71st Miss World 2023?
A. India B. UAE
C. Australia D. Indonesia
Answer: A. India
Q6) Recently, which of the following countries have announced the Atlantic
Declaration for a Twenty-First Century Economic Partnership?
A. USA-United Kingdom B. Japan-United Kingdom
C. India-Australia D. USA-India
Answer: A. USA-United Kingdom
Q7) The Special Olympics World Summer Games 2023 will be held in which of the
C. Germany D. France
Answer: C. Germany
● Slogan: #UnbeatableTogether
● Mascot: Unity

Q8) Recently, which of the following countries has unveiled the world’s most powerful hypersonic wind tunnel JF-22?
A. Japan B. USA
C. India D. China
Answer: D. China
Q9) Recently, which of the following companies has entered into an agreement with the Indian Council of Agricultural
Research (ICAR) to provide scientific cultivation guidance to farmers enrolled on its 'Kisan Store' platform?
A. Flipkart B. BigBasket
C. Amazon India D. Meesho
Answer: C. Amazon India
Q10) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched its third cohort of four ocean innovators under its
Ocean Innovation Challenge?
A. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) B. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
C. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) D. UNESCO
Answer: B. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Q11) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched its mission EVOLVE (Electric Vehicle Operations and
Lending for Vibrant Ecosystem) to finance MSMEs in the EV space?
A. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) B. State Bank of India (SBI)
C. Punjab National Bank (PNB) D. India Exim Bank
Answer: A. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Q12) Recently, the 2023 World Table Tennis Championships was held in which of the following countries?
A. Germany B. China
C. South Africa D. Japan
Q13) Recently, which of the following states has launched the integrated Water Resources Action Plan-2023-25 under the
Amrit Jal Kranti initiative?
Answer: A. Haryana
Q14) Godhan Nyaya Yojana, recently seen in news, was launched by which of the following states?
A. Chhattisgarh B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Punjab D. Bihar

Q15) Recently, which of the following states has launched buses with air purifiers named “Suddha Vayu”?
A. West Bengal B. Haryana
Q16) Recently, the union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has given permission to which of the
following states to continue mining activities in the Gaula River?
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Haryana
Q17) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated the first-ever National Training Conclave 2023 in which of the
following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Dehradun
Q18) World Day Against Child Labour is observed on which of the following days every year?
Answer: B. 12th June
● Theme: Social Justice for All. End Child Labour!

Q1) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched the Ladli Behna Yojana?
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as the Commander of the Strike 1 Corps?
A. Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi B. Lieutenant General Sanjay Mitra
C. Lieutenant General Nav Kumar Khanduri D. Lieutenant General N. S. Raja Subramani
Answer: B. Lieutenant General Sanjay Mitra
Q3) Recently, India and which of the following countries have agreed to set a
target of one billion euros bilateral trade by 2030?
A. Poland B. Romania
C. Slovenia D. Serbia
Answer: D. Serbia
Q4) Recently, Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi has inaugurated the

exhibition “Hamari Bhasha, Hamari Virasat” at the National Archives of India in New Delhi, on the occasion of
International Archives Day. It is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
th
Answer: A. 9th June
Q5) Recently, which of the following countries has topped the ISSF Junior World
Cup 2023 medals tally in Suhl, Germany?
A. South Korea B. China
C. India D. USA
Answer: C. India
Q6) Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in news, is in which of the

following states?
A. Arunachal Pradesh B. West Bengal
C. Manipur D. Assam
Answer: D. Assam
Q7) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched “Sagar Samriddhi”, which is an online dredging monitoring
system?
A. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying B. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
C. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: C. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Q8) Recently, who amongst the following from India has secured a third place in the Paris Diamond League 2023 in the
long jump event?
A. Jeswin Aldrin B. Suresh Babu
C. Baldev Singh D. Murali Sreeshankar
Answer: D. Murali Sreeshankar
Q9) Recently, Australia has won the 2021–2023 ICC World Test Championship, defeating India in the final. The final
was held in which of the following cricket grounds?
A. The Oval, London B. The Lords, London
C. Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia D. Eden Park, New Zealand
Answer: A. The Oval, London
Q10) Recently, the Government of India has constituted Peace Committee in Manipur. Who amongst the following will
be chairman of the committee?
A. N. Biren Singh B. Anusuiya Uikey
C. Amit Shah D. Okram Ibobi Singh
Answer: B. Anusuiya Uikey
Q11) Recently, which of the following countries has successfully completed the proof-of-concept phase of the world's
first digital government bond, under its initiative “Project Eden”?
A. UAE B. Singapore
C. Israel D. Saudi Arabia
Answer: C. Israel
Q12) According to the recent study published in “The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology” by ICMR (Indian Council of
Medical Research), how many people in India have diabetes?
A. 101 million B. 136 million
C. 213 million D. 315 million
Answer: A. 101 million
Q13) Recently, which of the following airlines has operated India's first all-women Haj flight?
A. Indigo B. Spicejet
C. Air India Express D. Vistara

Answer: C. Air India Express
Q14) Recently, the Sagar Parikrama Phase VII has started from Madakkara, Kerala. It is an initiative by which of the
A. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying B. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
C. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare D. Ministry of Cooperation
Answer: A. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Q15) Recently, India and which of the following countries have agreed to set a target of USD 100 billion bilateral trade in
non-petroleum products by 2030?
A. Australia B. UAE
C. Saudi Arabia D. USA
Answer: B. UAE
Q16) Recently, water has been released from the Stanley reservoir of Mettur Dam for kuruvai crop cultivation in Tamil
Nadu. Mettur Dam is built over which of the following rivers?
A. Bhavani River B. Vaigai River
C. Adyar River D. Kaveri River
Answer: D. Kaveri River
Q17) Recently, the ‘Soul of Steel’ challenge has entered the final phase of training. It was launched in which of the
C. Uttarakhand D. Arunachal Pradesh
Q18) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to host the first major Global Summit on AI Safety in
later part of 2023?
A. USA B. India
C. United Kingdom (Britain) D. China

Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Women’s singles title at the 2023 French
Open?
A. Karolina Muchova B. Iga Swiatek
C. Elena Rybakina D. Coco Gauff
Answer: B. Iga Swiatek
○ Novak Djokovic has won the 2023 Men’s Singles title of the French Open defeating Casper Ruud
○ This victory marked Djokovic's third title in Paris and a historic 23rd Grand Slam win for men's
singles
○ Djokovic broke the tie between him and Spain’s Rafael Nadal for most Grand Slam titles clinched by a
male player since 1968, the beginning of the Open Era.
○ In the all-time list, Djokovic is now tied with Serena Williams and only one behind Margaret Court
(24).
Q2) Recently, which of the following countries has won the 2023 Women’s Junior Asia Cup held in Kakamigahara,
Japan?
C. Japan D. Malaysia
Answer: A. India
Q3) Recently, which of the following Agri-tech startups from India has been selected for the United Nations’ ‘Accelerator
Programme’ hosted by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)?
A. DeHaat B. Apna Godam
C. FreshoKartz D. Farmers Fresh Zone
Answer: D. Farmers Fresh Zone
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following been appointed as the CEO of Unique Identification Authority of India
(UIDAI)?
A. Subodh Kumar Singh B. Amit Agrawal
C. Shyam Jagannathan D. Rashmi Chowdhary
Answer: B. Amit Agrawal
● Subodh Kumar Singh has been appointed as the director general of the National Testing Agency
● Rashmi Chowdhary, has been appointed as secretary in the Central Information Commission.
● Shyam Jagannathan, has been appointed as the director general (shipping) in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping
and Waterways
Q5) Recently, which of the following organizations has notified new four key measures related to Urban co-operative
banks?
C. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) D. Competition Commission of India (CCI)

○ Four Key Measures:
1. Allowing UCBs to open new branches without prior approval from RBI, up to 10%
(maximum 5 branches) of the number of branches in the previous financial year.
2. Allowing UCBs to do One-Time Settlement at par with commercial banks.
3. Extending the timeline for UCBs to achieve Priority Sector Lending (PSL) targets by two
years, up to March 31, 2026.
4. Notifying a nodal officer for closer coordination and focused interaction between RBI and the
cooperative sector.
Q6) Recently, India’s first 100% Dimethyl Ether (DME) fuelled tractor/vehicle has been developed by which of the
C. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research D. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Answer: B. IIT, Kanpur
Q7) Recently, Researchers from which of the following institutions have developed Alkaline Seawater Electrolyzer to
Generate Hydrogen?
C. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research D. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Q8) Recently, the 12th edition of the joint military exercise "Ex Ekuverin 2023" between the India and Maldives has
commenced in which of the following states?

Q9) Recently, the Kari Ishad mango from which of the following states has received
the Geographical Indicator (GI) tag?
C. Maharashtra D. Uttar Pradesh
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Director General of the Border Security Force
(BSF)?
A. Nitin Agarwal B. Pankaj Kumar Singh
C. Sujoy Lal Thaosen D. Ajay Bhatnagar
Answer: A. Nitin Agarwal
Q11) Recently, the 2023 Squash World Cup has commenced in which of the following cities?
C. Bengaluru D. Lucknow
Answer: B. Chennai
Q12) Recently, Mayon volcano has erupted. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Indonesia B. Italy
C. Philippines D. Hawaii, USA
Q13) Recently, it was informed that India has topped the global rankings in digital payments
for the year 2022. Which of the following countries was at the second spot?
A. Brazil B. China
C. Thailand D. South Korea
Answer: A. Brazil
Q14) Recently, which of the following countries has won the Under-20 World Cup 2023 held in Argentina?
A. Uruguay B. Italy
C. France D. South Korea

Answer: A. Uruguay
Q15) International Albinism Awareness Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
Answer: C. 13th June
● Theme: Inclusion is Strength
Q16) Recently, the Government of India has signed a USD 130 million loan agreement with which of the following
organizations to increase agricultural productivity and farmers’ income in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Asian Development bank (ADB) B. MUFG Bank
C. World Bank D. New Development Bank (NDB)
Answer: A. Asian Development bank (ADB)
Q17) Recently, the traffic police of which of the following cities have decided to observe "No Honking Day" on June 14
2023?
A. Delhi B. Bengaluru
Answer: D. Mumbai
Q18) Recently, the Chief Minister of which of the following states has announced a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 to each
recipient of the Padma award in the state?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Tamil Nadu
C. Rajasthan D. Haryana
Answer: D. Haryana

Q1) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has appreciated ‘Nutri Garden Project’ in which of the
A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands B. Ladakh
C. Lakshadweep Islands D. Kerala
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Chair of the International Air Transport Association
(IATA) Board of Governors effective from June 2024?
A. Ajay Singh B. Campbell Wilson
C. Pieter Elbers D. Vinod Kannan
Answer: C. Pieter Elbers
Q3) Recently, which of the following state government has decided to gift GI-tagged Gulabi
meenakari handicrafts for the visiting delegates from G20 nations?
Q4) Recently, Harry Tector has been awarded the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for May 2023. He is from which of the
A. Ireland B. Scotland
C. England D. Australia
Answer: A. Ireland
● ICC Women’s Player of the Month for May 2023 has been awarded to Thipatcha Putthawong (Thailand)
Q5) Recently, which of the following security forces has conducted the operation "Amanat”, for retrieval of lost or
left-behind luggage and valuable articles?
A. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) B. Railway Protection Force (RPF)
C. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) D. Border Security Force (BSF)
Answer: B. Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Q6) Recently, Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) and which of the following organizations have jointly
launched the NBFC Growth Accelerator Program (NGAP)?
A. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) B. National Housing Bank (NHB)
C. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) D. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Answer: C. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Q7) Recently, an Indian documentary “When Climate Change Turns Violent” has won a special prize in the ‘Health for
All’ category at the 4th Annual Health for All Film Festival of the World Health Organization. It is directed by who
A. Vinay Shukla B. Vandita Saharia
C. Nishtha Jain D. Surabhi Sharma

Answer: B. Vandita Saharia
Q8) Recently which of the following organizations has approved a $148 million loan for West Bengal to improve
irrigation practices in the state?
C. New Development Bank (NDB) D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Q9) World Blood Donor Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
● Theme: Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often.
Q10) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to rejoin the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)?
A. Israel B. USA
C. Coco Islands D. Liechtenstein
Answer: B. USA
Q11) Recently, who amongst the following from India has been awarded the US Department of Labor’s prestigious 2023
Iqbal Masih Award for Ending Child Labor?
A. Kranti Shah B. Vidyaben Shah
C. Lalitha Natarajan D. Gopi Shankar Madurai
Answer: C. Lalitha Natarajan
Q12) Recently, which amongst the following has been given the extension to hold the additional charge of Chairman and
Managing Director (CMD) of NMDC Limited and NMDC Steel Limited (NSL)?
A. Amitava Mukherjee B. Sudhansh Pant
C. TT Ramachandran D. Chanchal Kumar
Answer: A. Amitava Mukherjee
Q13) Recently, the fourth Survey Vessel Large (SVL) of the Indian Navy, named 'Sanshodhak', has been launched at
which of the following places?
A. Kattupalli, Chennai B. Kochi, Kerala
C. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh D. Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Answer: A. Kattupalli, Chennai
Q14) Which of the following is India’s highest ranked company in the recently released Forbes 2023 Global 2000 list of
public companies worldwide?
A. Reliance Industries Limited B. State Bank of India
C. HDFC Bank D. ICICI Bank
Answer: A. Reliance Industries Limited

Q15) Recently, an anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft vessel “Anjadip” has been launched at the Kattupalli Port,
Chennai. It is built by which of the following companies?
A. Goa Shipyard Limited B. Hindustan Shipyard Limited
C. Larsen and Toubro Shipbuilding Limited D. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata
Answer: D. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata
Q16) Recently, which of the following state governments has announced to launch “Gruha Jyothi Scheme” and “Gruha
Lakshmi Scheme”?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Telangana
● 5 Guarantees Promised by Congress Government in Karnataka

1. Gruha Jyothi Scheme: Every home will get 200 units of free power from July 1, 2023
2. Gruha Lakshmi Scheme: Every household that has a woman as the head of family will get ₹ 2,000
every month starting August 5, 2023
3. Yuva Nidhi Scheme: Unemployed graduates in Karnataka will get an allowance of ₹ 3,000 per month. ₹
1,500 per month will be given to unemployed diploma holders
4. Anna Bhagya Scheme: BPL families will get 10 kg rice for free from July 1, 2023
5. Shakti Scheme: Free travel in government buses within the state for women from June 11, 2023
Q17) Recently, the first-ever national conference of tribal writers was held in which of the following states/union
territories?
A. Ladakh B. Odisha
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Jammu and Kashmir
Q18) Recently, which of the following has become the first Oil Marketing Company in India to conduct pilot study on
vehicles utilizing E27 fuel and Ethanol Blended Diesel Fuel?
C. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) D. Indian Oil Limited (IOL)
Answer: B. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)

Q1) Recently, the Geological Survey Training Institute of India (GSITI) has been accredited as “Athi
Uttam” by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET). Its headquarters is
C. Hyderabad D. Pune
Q2) Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opened a sub-office in which of the following north-eastern cities?
A. Kohima B. Itanagar
C. Imphal D. Shillong
Answer: A. Kohima
Q3) Recently, which of the following central banks has been awarded the 2023 Central Bank of the Year at the Central
Banking Awards 2023, London?
A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) B. National Bank of Ukraine
C. Federal Reserve, USA D. Swiss national Bank
Answer: B. National Bank of Ukraine
● The Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has received the 'Governor of the Year' award at
London's Central Banking Awards 2023
Q4) Recently, festival Raja Parba was celebrated in which of the following states?
A. Odisha B. Kerala
Answer: A. Odisha
Q5) Recently, Vigyan -Vidushi – 2023, has commenced at the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) in
Mumbai. It is an initiative by which of the following institutions?
C. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) D. IIT, Madras
Answer: A. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Q6) Recently, which of the following has become the first Indian stock to touch the rupee one lakh per share mark?
A. Nestle India B. Abott India
C. MRF D. Page Industries
Answer: C. MRF

Q7) According to the recent statistics, which of the following states has the
highest installed wind power capacity?
C. Karnataka D. Rajasthan
Answer: A. Gujarat
Q8) Global Wind Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Pawan – Urja: Powering the Future of India
Q9) Recently, the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has unanimously

approved the “Developing Nation Status Act”, which seeks to eliminate
“developing country” status of which of the following countries?
A. India B. China
C. Australia D. Brazil
Answer: B. China
Q10) Recently, which of the following has become the first Railway Station under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
to get the “Eat Right Station” certificate from FSSAI?
A. Dimapur Railway Station B. Kamakhya Junction Railway Station
C. Agartala Railway Station D. Guwahati Railway Station
Answer: D. Guwahati Railway Station
Q11) Recently, “Rebels Against the Raj: Western Fighters for India’s Freedom” has won the Elizabeth
Longford Prize for Historical Biography 2023. Who amongst the following is the author of the book?
A. Ramchandra Guha B. Shashi Tharoor
C. Satish Chandra D. Ram Sharan
Answer: A. Ramchandra Guha
Q12) Recently, the first Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav 2023 was organized in which of the following states?
A. Jharkhand B. Karnataka
Answer: D. Odisha
Q13) Recently, the Global DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure) Summit and Exhibition was held in which
A. Pune B. Mumbai
Answer: A. Pune
Q14) Recently, INS Satpura participated in 4th edition of Multilateral Naval Exercise KOMODO 2023. It was hosted by
C. Taiwan D. Japan

Q15) Recently, Germany has returned Māori ancestral remains and mummified
heads to which of the following countries?
C. Indonesia D. Zambia
Q16) World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
● Theme: Closing the Circle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Older Age Policy, Law, and
Evidence-based Responses.
Q17) India will host the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) Annual Conference 2025 in which of
A. Chennai B. New Delhi
C. Kochi D. Mumbai
Answer: C. Kochi
● Proposed Theme: Next Generation Administrative Reforms - Empowering The Citizens And Reaching The Last
Mile
Q18) Chite Lui River, recently seen in news, is in which of the following states?
C. Mizoram D. Meghalaya
Answer: C. Mizoram
Obituaries
● Cormac McCarthy, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of acclaimed novels “The Road” and “No Country for
Old Men,” has passed away aged 90.
○ His first novel, “The Orchard Keeper,” was published in 1965.
● Silvio Berlusconi, former Italian prime minister has passed away. He was 86.
○ He served as Italian prime minister from 1994 to 1995, 2001 to 2006 and 2008 to 2011.
● Noted Bollywood actor, director and producer Mangal Dhillon has passed aged 64
● Françoise Gilot, renowned French painter and former partner of Pablo Picasso, has
passed away aged 101
○ In 2021 her painting Paloma à la Guitare, a 1965 portrait of her daughter, sold
for $1.3 million

Q1) Recently, the G20 delegates witnessed the glimpse of Palkhi Festival in Pune. It is celebrated by
which of the following communities?
A. Bhil B. Warkari
C. Santhal D. Gond
Answer: B. Warkari
Q2) Recently, which of the following institutions has established the NRL-Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainable
Materials Translational Facility on Bioplastics?
A. IIT, Madras B. IIT, Guwahati
C. IIT, Delhi D. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Answer: B. IIT, Guwahati
Q3) Recently, five landmark building structures in which of the following states
have been adjudged winners of the ‘International Green Apple Awards for
Beautiful Buildings’?
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Gujarat
1. Nizam-era Moazzam Jahi market won the award in the heritage category for
excellent restoration and reuse
2. The cable-stayed hanging bridge over Durgam Cheruvu won the award for its
unique design.
3. The recently-inaugurated Dr BR Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat
building won the award in the category of aesthetically designed office or
workspace building.
4. The new Integrated Command and Control Centre of the state police won the
award in the unique office category.
5. The revamped Yadagirigutta Narasimha Swamy temple won the award in the
category of excellent religious structures category.
Q4) Recently, Ministry of Defence has partnered with which of the following companies to create employment
opportunities for ex-servicemen?
A. SBI General Life Insurance B. TCS
C. Reliance Industries Limited D. Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
Answer: D. Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
Q5) Recently, for the first time in 15 years, the central government has imposed stock limits on which of the following
crops till March 2024?
A. Rice B. Wheat
C. Sugarcane D. Cotton

Answer: B. Wheat
Q6) Recently, India for the first time participated in the Annecy International Animation Festival 2023 (AIAF). It was
A. Japan B. USA
C. France D. United Kingdom (Britain)
Answer: C. France
Q7) Recently, the UN General Assembly has adopted a draft resolution “Memorial wall for fallen United Nations
peacekeepers” to establish a memorial wall in which of the following cities to honour martyred peacekeepers?
A. New Delhi B. Paris
Answer: C. New York
Q8) The International Day of Family Remittances is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Digital remittances towards financial inclusion and cost reduction
Q9) Recently, which of the following countries has appointed Jane Marriott as the first female High Commissioner to
Pakistan?
C. USA D. United Kingdom (Britain)
Q10) Recently, 2023 Gender Social Norms Index has been released by which of the following organizations?
A. World Bank B. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
C. World Economic Forum (WEF) D. UNESCO
Answer: B. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Q11) Recently, which of the following organizations has initiated the Hiroshima AI Process (HAP)?
A. Group of Seven (G7) B. Group of Twenty (G20)
C. Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) D. World Bank
Answer: A. Group of Seven (G7)
Q12) According to the recently released Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2023, which
of the following countries has highest number of stored nuclear arsenals?
A. Russia B. USA
C. China D. India
Answer: A. Russia

Q13) Recently, on 11th June 2023, 126th birth anniversary of Freedom Fighter Ram Prasad Bismil was commemorated. He
was the founder of which of the following organizations?
A. Arya Samaj B. Indian Home Rule Society
C. Anushilan Samiti D. Hindustan Republican Association (HRA)
Answer: D. Hindustan Republican Association (HRA)
Q14) Recently, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has officially started which of the
following countries first Agri- SEZ (Special Economic Zone) project?
A. Cameroon B. Gabon
C. Republic of Congo D. Equatorial Guinea
Answer: B. Gabon
Q15) Recently, which of the following state government has withdrew the general consent accorded to the Central Bureau
of Investigation (CBI)?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Andhra Pradesh

Q16) Recently, the World Bank has signed USD 358 million financing agreement to launch its first dedicated road safety
project in South Asia in which of the following countries?
A. India B. Bhutan
C. Pakistan D. Bangladesh
Q17) Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has partnered with which of the
following companies for its “G20 Stay Safe Online” campaign?
C. Google D. Infosys
Answer: C. Google
Q18) Recently, India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved $3 billion deal
for purchase of 30 MQ-9 Reaper or Predator B drones from which of the following
countries?
A. Israel B. France
C. Russia D. USA
Answer: D. USA

Q1) Recently, the central government has announced Rs 2500 crore scheme to mitigate the danger of
floods in how many cities?
A. 4 B. 5
C. 6 D. 7
Answer: D. 7
● Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Pune
○ For the modernisation and expansion of fire brigade services, about Rs 5,000 crore worth assistance
will be given to all states.
○ To mitigate the danger of floods in urban areas, in seven major cities – Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata,
Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Pune – Rs 2,500 crore will be disbursed.
○ To deal with landslides in 17 states, almost Rs 825 crore will be given by the central government
Q2) Recently, Jenan Boushehri has become the only women to be elected to the National Assembly of which of the
A. Kuwait B. Qatar
Answer: A. Kuwait
● Also, a royal decree has been issued to reappoint Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as Kuwait’s
Prime Minister
Q3) Recently, Union Minister Bhupender Singh Yadav represented India at the 111th International Labour Conference
2023. It was held in which of the following cities?
A. New York, USA B. New Delhi, India
C. Geneva, Switzerland D. Berlin, Germany
Answer: C. Geneva, Switzerland
Q4) The Asia Cup 2023 (Cricket) will be held in which of the following countries?
A. India and Sri Lanka B. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
C. Pakistan and India D. Pakistan and Sri Lanka
Answer: D. Pakistan and Sri Lanka
More Information
● England all-rounder Moeen Ali has been awarded the Order Of The British
Empire (OBE) for his services to cricket
○ He is the fourth active cricketer after Heather Knight, Ben Stokes, and James Anderson to receive this
award
○ It is the second-highest ranked honour after Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Q5) Recently, which of the following states governments has made it mandatory for all schools and colleges to read the
Preamble of the Constitution daily?
Q6) Recently, Niwari district of which of the following states has become the Har Ghar Jal district?
C. Jharkhand D. Madhya Pradesh
Q7) The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: “Her land. Her rights: Advancing Gender Equality and Land Restoration Goals”
Q8) Recently, which of the following countries has announced Philip Green as its next High Commissioner to India?
A. Australia B. Germany
C. France D. USA
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has taken command of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps of the Indian Army?
A. Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai B. Lieutenant General Amardeep Singh Aujla
C. Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi D. Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita
Answer: A. Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai
Q10) Recently, which of the following states/union territories has released its first ever rankings of Panchayats under the
Aspirational Panchayat Development Programme?
A. Jammu and Kashmir B. West Bengal
○ The first-of-its-kind Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat rankings have put Syedpora, Harwan Panchayat
of District Srinagar at first rank
○ It is followed by Palli (Samba), Balhama-A, and Khonmoh (Srinagar) in 3rd spot
○ Panchayat Nanga of Block Ramgarh, District Samba is the most developed Panchayat among the
Border panchayats
Q11) Recently, which of the following security forces has launched an outreach program called "Julley Ladakh" (Hello
Ladakh)?
C. Indian Army D. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

Q12) Recently, the 22nd Law Commission of India has sought views from public and religious organisations about the
Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution mentions the Uniform Civil Code
(UCC)?
C. Article 50 D. Article 51A
Q13) Recently, Wihu Kuh Festival was celebrated by Tangsa tribe of which of the following states?
C. Mizoram D. Manipur
Q14) Recently, a security pact was signed between Papua New Guinea and which of the following countries, allowing
that country to develop and operate military bases in Papua New Guinea?
A. India B. China
C. USA D. Russia
Answer: C. USA
Q15) Recently, the Government of India, through the Reserve Bank of India, has decided to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds
(SGBs) in tranches for 2023-24. What will be the Minimum permissible investment of gold under this scheme?
A. 1 Gram B. 10 Gram
C. 100 Gram D. 20 Gram
Answer: A. 1 Gram
Q16) Recently, scientists have discovered phosphorus on moon Enceladus. It is the moon of which of the following
planets?
A. Saturn B. Jupiter
C. Mercury D. Venus
Answer: A. Saturn
Q17) Recently, which of the following has become the first company from the Northeast region to receive the no
objection certificate (NOC) to operate Scheduled Commuter Air Transport Services?
A. Fly Air B. Amur Airways
C. Falcon Airways D. Jettwings Airways
Answer: D. Jettwings Airways
Q18) Recently, which of the following states has announced that Nauradehi and Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuaries combined
protected area will be created as the tiger reserve?
C. Odisha D. Uttar Pradesh

Q1) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the National Time Release Study
(NTRS) 2023 report?
A. NITI Aayog B. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
C. Reserve Bank of India D. Observer Research Foundation (ORF)
Answer: B. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
Q2) Recently, the Government of India has introduced a new fellowship programme called Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik
(VAIBHAV). It will be implemented by which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of External Affairs B. Ministry of Earth Sciences
Answer: C. Ministry of Science and Technology
Q3) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has collaborated with whom amongst the following for “Abundance in Millets”
song?
A. Falguni Shah (Falu) B. AR Rahman
C. Ricky Kej D. Zubin Mehta
Answer: A. Falguni Shah (Falu)
Q4) Recently, which of the following states has received the 1st Prize in the Best State category in the 4th National Water
Awards 2023?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Odisha
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Bihar
● 4th National Water Awards 2023

1. 1st Prize for the Best State: Madhya Pradesh;
2. Best District: Ganjam District, Odisha;
3. Best Village Panchayat: Jagannadhapuram Village Panchayat, Bhadradri Kothagudem district,
Telangana;
4. Best Urban Local Body: Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh;
5. Best Media: Advance Water Digest Private Limited Gurugram, Haryana;
6. Best School: Jamiyatpura Primary School, Mehsana, Gujarat;
7. Best Institution for Campus usage: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir;
8. Best Industry: Barauni Thermal Power Station, Begusarai, Bihar;
9. Best NGO: Arpan Seva Sansthan, Udaipur, Rajasthan;
10. Best Water User Association: Sanjeevani Piyat Sahkari Mandli Ltd, Narmada, Gujarat;
11. Best Industry for CSR Activities: HCL Technologies Ltd., Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Q5) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced to adopt “Bangkok Vision 2030”?
A. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) B. Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
C. South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) D. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical
and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)
Answer: D. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)
Q6) Recently, which of the following companies has launched the Indian Languages Programme to empower small Indian
news publishers?
C. Google D. The Hindu Group
Answer: C. Google
Q7) Recently, Union minister Mahendra Nath Pandey has launched the “Dugdh Sanakalan Sathi Mobile App" in
Mussorie, Uttarakhand. It has been developed by which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare B. Ministry of Cooperation
C. Ministry of Heavy Industries D. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Answer: C. Ministry of Heavy Industries
Q8) Recently, the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Society has been renamed as Prime Ministers’ Museum and
Library Society. It is in which of the following cities?
A. Bhopal B. Jaipur
Q9) Recently, which of the following countries has increased the age of consent laws from 13 years to 16 years at which
one can legally engage in sexual relations?
A. China B. Japan
C. Nigeria D. Portugal

Answer: B. Japan
Q10) Recently, Geological Survey of India (GSI) has discovered India's largest natural arch
“Sundargarh Natural Arc”. It is in which of the following states?
Answer: A. Odisha
Q11) Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the National Legislators' Conference Bharat 2023 (NLC Bharat)
C. Jaipur D. Bengaluru
Answer: B. Mumbai
Q12) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian doubles pair to win the Indonesian Open 2023
title?
A. Lakshya Sen and S Kidambi B. Ajay Jayaram and Chetan Anand
C. PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal D. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
Answer: D. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
Q13) Recently, which of the following organizations has approved a $150 million loan to support the Resilient Kerala
Program?
C. International Monetary Fund (IMF) D. New Development Bank (NDB)

Q14) The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is observed on which of the following days
every year?
th
● Theme: Bridging the gender digital divide to prevent, address and respond to conflict-related sexual violence
Q15) Recently, India defeated which of the following countries in the final to win the
2023 Intercontinental Cup Title (Football)?
A. Mongolia B. Vanuatu
C. Lebanon D. South Korea
Answer: C. Lebanon
Q16) Recently, which of the following organizations has been awarded the Gandhi Peace
Prize for 2021?
A. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) B. Ramakrishna Mission
C. Gita Press, Gorakhpur D. Brahma Kumaris
Answer: C. Gita Press, Gorakhpur
Q17) Recently, which of the following countries has won the World Squash
Championship 2023, Chennai?
A. Egypt B. Malaysia
C. India D. Japan
Answer: A. Egypt
Q18) Recently, the Department of legal affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice has formed a 15-member expert committee to
recommend reforms to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Who will be chairperson of the committee?
A. DK Singh B. TK Vishwanathan
C. N Venkatraman D. AK Ganguli
Answer: B. TK Vishwanathan
Obituaries
● Oscar-winning British actress Glenda Jackson, has passed away aged 87
○ Jackson has won two Oscars for best actress as a temperamental young artist in "Women in Love"
(1970) and a feminist in the 1973 romantic comedy "A Touch of Class".
○ She was one of the few performers to achieve the American Triple Crown of Acting, having won two
Academy Awards, three Emmy Awards and a Tony Award.
○ She served as Member of Parliament (MP) from 1992 to 2015. She was a member of the Labour Party
● Daniel Ellsberg, the whistleblower who leaked the "Pentagon Papers'' about the Vietnam War and changed the
public perceptions of the conflict, has passed away aged 92

Q1) What is the name of the official mascot of the National games 2023, Goa?
A. Savaj B. Heera
C. Shakti D. Moga
Answer: D. Moga
Q2) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “A Life Well Spent – Four Decades in
the Indian Foreign Service”?
A. Satish Chandra B. Shivshankar Menon
C. Gauri Shankar Gupta D. Lalit Mansingh
Answer: A. Satish Chandra
Q3) Autistic Pride Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: “Transforming the Narrative: Contributions at Home, at Work, in the Arts and Policymaking.”
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as the Chairman of the Hinduja Group?
A. SP Hinduja B. Gopichand Hinduja
C. Prakash Hinduja D. Ashok Hinduja
Answer: B. Gopichand Hinduja
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian to win the National Collegiate Table Tennis
Association (NCTTA) Male Athlete of the Year award for 2022-23?
A. Ankur Singh B. Yash Modi
C. Mudit Dani D. Payas Jain
Answer: C. Mudit Dani
Q6) According to the recent data, which of the following countries has emerged as the largest Foreign Direct Investor
(FDI) in India during FY 22-23?
C. USA D. UAE
Q7) According to the recent data, which of the following countries is the largest importer of Indian seafood in value terms
in 2022-23?
A. USA B. China
Answer: A. USA

Q8) PM Shri Narendra Modi will lead the 9th International Day of Yoga celebrations for the first time in abroad in which
A. Paris B. Berlin
Answer: C. New York
● Theme: Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
Q9) Recently, the Google Doodle paid tribute to the first Indian woman to achieve a
Ph.D in a scientific field. What is her name?
A. Lady Abala Bose B. Asima Chatterjee
C. Anna Mani D. Kamala Sohonie
Answer: D. Kamala Sohonie
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the 45th European Essay Prize 2023 for
lifetime achievement?
A. Anita Desai B. Jhumpa Lahiri
C. Kamala das D. Arundhati Roy
Answer: D. Arundhati Roy
Q11) Recently, the US Senate has approved the nomination of who amongst the following, becoming
the first Muslim woman to serve as a federal judge in USA?
A. Nusrat Jahan Choudhury B. Nzinga Knight
C. Sharifa AlKhateeb D. Aminah Assilmi
Answer: A. Nusrat Jahan Choudhury
Q12) Recently, the United Nations (India) and which of the following organizations have signed the Government of
India-United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027?
A. NITI Aayog B. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
C. Reserve bank of India (RBI) D. National Commission for Women (NCW)
Answer: A. NITI Aayog
Q13) The International Day for Countering Hate Speech is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
Q14) Recently, which of the following companies has announced its collaboration with LanzaJet to establish an
80,000-tonne aviation fuel plant in Haryana?
A. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) B. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
C. Bharat petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) D. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Answer: A. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Q15) Recently, Pakistan has received $1 billion from which of the following countries to support its foreign reserves?
A. China B. USA
C. Saudi Arabia D. UAE

Answer: A. China
Q16) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has proposed the inclusion of which of the following organizations to the G20
grouping as a full member?
A. Association of South East Asian nations (ASEAN) B. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
C. African Union (AU) D. BRICS
Answer: C. African Union (AU)
Q17) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched the India Infrastructure Project Development Fund
(IIPDF) Portal?
A. Infrastructure Finance Secretariat, Ministry of Finance B. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
C. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) D. NITI Aayog
Answer: A. Infrastructure Finance Secretariat, Ministry of Finance
Q18) Recently, which of the following states has announced that prisons in the state will be known as “Sudhaar Grah”
(Reform Homes)?
C. Assam D. Rajasthan

21st June by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the chief (secretary) of the Research
and Analysis Wing (RAW)?
A. Samant Kumar Goel B. Ravi Sinha
C. Rakesh Asthana D. Atul Arora
Answer: B. Ravi Sinha
Q2) World Refugee Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
C. 20th June D. 21st June
● Theme: Hope away from home
Q3) Recently, India has gifted indigenously-built Missile Corvette INS Kirpan to which of the following countries?
C. Vietnam D. Bangladesh
Answer: C. Vietnam
Q4) Recently, India's first-ever Women's Kabaddi League 2023 has commenced in which of the following cities?
A. Tokyo B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai D. Dubai
Answer: D. Dubai
Q5) Recently, the National Yoga Olympiad 2023 was organized in which of the following cities?
C. Jaipur D. Ahmedabad
Answer: A. Bhopal
● Theme: Vaisudhaiva Kutumbukam
Q6) Recently, which of the following countries SATRIA-1 satellite has successfully been launched by SpaceX?
C. Singapore D. Vietnam
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as the Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL)?
A. G Krishnakumar B. Kamal Kishore Chatiwal
C. Pushp Kumar Joshi D. Om Prakash Singh
Answer: B. Kamal Kishore Chatiwal
Q8) Recently, Indian Army participated in the Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2023” in
A. UAE B. Mongolia
Answer: B. Mongolia

Q9) Recently, which of the following foreign banks has launched Indian rupee accounts for individuals?
A. VTB B. Sberbank
C. Gazprombank D. UniCredit
Answer: B. Sberbank
Q10) World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
C. 20th June D. 21st June
● Theme: Building and strengthening global sickle cell communities, formalising newborn screening and knowing
your sickle cell disease status
Q11) Recently, which of the following has become India's second public sector bank to surpass Rs 1-trillion market
capitalization?
A. Bank of Baroda (BoB) B. Punjab National Bank (PNB)
C. Canara Bank D. UCO Bank
Answer: A. Bank of Baroda (BoB)
Q12) Recently, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) took part in the Intersolar Europe 2023. It was
C. Italy D. Austria
Answer: A. Germany
Q13) Recently, which of the following countries central bank has decided to allow its currency, the taka, to float freely for
the first time, to get access funds from International Monetary Fund?
A. Egypt B. Bangladesh
C. Malaysia D. Thailand

Q14) Recently, the Indian Navy and which of the following organizations have successfully showcased the transfer of
command and control capabilities of the Tapas Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)?
A. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) B. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
C. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) D. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Q15) Recently, it was informed that USA’s General Electric will sign a deal with which of the following Indian
companies for co-production of F414 fighter jet engine in India?
A. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) B. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) D. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has been named as the chairman of the Alibaba Group?
A. Eddie Yongming Wu B. Daniel Zhang
C. Joseph Tsai D. Jack Ma
Answer: C. Joseph Tsai
Q17) Recently, Poojappura Ravi has passed away. He was related to which of the following?
A. Space Science B. Malayalam Cinema and Theatre
C. Football D. Cricket
Answer: B. Malayalam Cinema and Theatre
Q18) Recently, which of the following Indian companies has placed the order for 500 Airbus A320 family single aisle
aircraft, which is the largest order ever by an Indian airline?
A. Air India B. Indigo
C. Spicejet D. Akasa Air
Answer: B. Indigo

22nd June by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as India's next ambassador to Panama?
A. Sumit Seth B. Sudhakar Dalela
C. Pankaj Sharma D. Dinesh Bhatia
Answer: A. Sumit Seth
Q2) Recently, Intel has signed a deal of more than 30 billion euros ($32.8 billion) with which of the following countries
to build a chip manufacturing plant?
A. France B. Italy
C. Poland D. Germany
Answer: D. Germany
Q3) Which of the following cities will host India's first MotoGP racing event in September 2023?
A. Greater Noida B. Bengaluru
Answer: A. Greater Noida
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian to win a bronze medal in the women's sabre event
at the Asian Fencing Championships 2023, Wuxi, China?
A. Jagmeet kaur B. Josna Christy
C. Rishika Khajuria D. Bhavani Devi
Answer: D. Bhavani Devi
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor?
A. Rajneesh Kumar B. Hasmukh Adhia
C. Swaminathan Jankiraman D. Atul Kumar Goel
Answer: C. Swaminathan Jankiraman
Q6) Recently, which of the following countries has become the first foreign government to promote country through
Yoga?
A. Indonesia B. Oman
C. UAE D. France

Answer: B. Oman
Q7) International Yoga Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 20th June B. 21st June
C. 22nd June D. 23rd June
Answer: B. 21st June
● Theme: Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
Q8) Recently, who amongst the following has created a new Asian record of 21.77m in the men’s shot put event at the
National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships 2023 in Bhubaneswar?
A. Karanveer Singh B. Santosh Kumar
C. Tajinderpal Singh Toor D. Gulveer Singh
Answer: C. Tajinderpal Singh Toor
Q9) Recently, which of the following states governments has approved Rs 225.53 crore for urban local bodies (ULBs) in
the state under the Mukhyamantri Karma Tatpara Abhiyan (Mukta) scheme for 2023-24?
A. Odisha B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra D. Jharkhand
Answer: A. Odisha
Q10) According to the U S Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc (GBCI), which of the
following countries has ranked first in LEED Zero green building projects?
A. India B. USA
C. China D. Japan
Answer: A. India
Q11) Recently, India has signed MoU with which of the following countries to establish a Joint Working Group for
Cooperation in Financial Technology (Fintech)?
A. Indonesia B. Vietnam
C. Philippines D. Singapore
Q12) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the German Peace Prize 2023?
A. Amartya Sen B. Arundhati Roy
C. Salman Rushdie D. Kiran Desai
Answer: C. Salman Rushdie
Q13) Recently, which of the following states has launched the panchayat-level drugs shop scheme?
C. Odisha D. Bihar
Answer: B. Jharkhand
Q14) World Hydrography Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 20th June B. 21st June
C. 22nd June D. 23rd June

Answer: B. 21st June
● Theme: "Hydrography – underpinning the digital twin of the ocean"
Q15) Recently, which of the following organizations has adopted the Treaty on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of
Marine Biodiversity beyond Areas of National Jurisdiction ("BBNJ” Treaty)?
A. United Nations B. Group of Twenty (G20)
Answer: A. United Nations
Q16) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a MoU with the union Ministry of Tourism to promote rich
cultural heritage and launch the exclusive ‘Soul of India’ microsite?
A. OYO B. Airbnb
C. MakeMyTrip D. Zostel
Answer: B. Airbnb
Q17) Recently, which of the following companies has delivered the first units of the
Armado Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV) to the Indian Army?
A. Larsen and Toubro (L&T) B. Ashok Leyland
C. Mahindra Defence Systems D. Tata Motors
Answer: C. Mahindra Defence Systems
Q18) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to reopen its
embassy in Qatar?
A. Iran B. UAE
C. Israel D. Oman
Answer: B. UAE
Important Days
● World Music Day: It is celebrated on 21st June every year
○ Theme: Music on the Intersections
● National Reading Day (India): It is observed on 19th June every year to commemorate the
death anniversary of PN Panicker, the ‘Father of the Library Movement’ in Kerala.
● Sustainable Gastronomy Day: It is observed on 18th June every year to highlight the
important role that food plays in promoting sustainable development and the crucial choices
about what we eat.
Obituaries
● Renowned Tollywood choreographer S. Rama Rao, widely known as Rakesh Master, has passed away aged 53
● Social scientist and JNU professor Imtiaz Ahmad, who conducting research on caste, kinship and social
stratification among Muslims in India, has passed away aged 83

23rd June by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) What is the name of the recently launched Integrated Simulator Complex (ISC) by defence
minister Rajnath Singh at Southern Naval Command, Kochi?
A. Dhruv B. Vasu
C. Vardhman D. Siddhartha
Answer: A. Dhruv
Q2) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched the knowledge sharing platform for sharing of
knowledge and innovative best practices for highway construction and management?
A. NITI Aayog B. National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)
C. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) D. Council of Architecture
Answer: B. National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)
Q3) Recently, which of the following has become the first Baltic country to pass a law to legalise same-sex marriage?
C. Lithuania D. Poland
Answer: A. Estonia
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the chairman of the GIFT City (Gujarat International
Finance Tec-City)?
A. SS Rathore B. Raj Kumar
C. Hasmukh Adhia D. SG Mankad
Answer: C. Hasmukh Adhia
Q5) Recently, which of the following states has launched the “Polytechnic Chalo Abhiyan”?
C. Jharkhand D. Uttar Pradesh
Q6) Recently, the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023 was held in which of the following cities?
A. New York B. London
C. Warsaw D. Berlin
Answer: B. London
Q7) Recently, the Construction work of the world’s largest Ramayan temple “Viraat Ramayan temple” has started in
Answer: A. Bihar
Q8) Recently, Petteri Orpo has been elected as the Prime Minister of which of the following countries?
A. Sweden B. Norway
C. Denmark D. Finland

Answer: D. Finland
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee
(IOC)?
A. António Guterres B. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus
C. Thomas Bach D. Fumio Kishida
Answer: B. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus
● The IOC has also honoured the World Health Organization (WHO), as an organisation, with the Olympic Cup
for 2021.
Q10) Recently, the Indian Army Northern Command has conducted a massive military exercise “Agneyastra 1” in which
of the following states/union territories?
Answer: D. Ladakh
Q11) What is the name of the collection of courses which has been recently launched by the central government on the
iGOT Karmayogi Platform?
A. Karamveer B. Gyanveer
C. Dakshta D. Diksha
Answer: C. Dakshta
● “Dakshta" (Development of Attitude, Knowledge, Skill for Holistic Transformation in Administration)
Q12) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the latest Food Outlook Report June 2023?
A. World Food Programme (WFP) B. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Answer: B. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Q13) Recently, it was informed that the official mascot for UEFA EURO 2024 will
be a teddy bear. It will be held in which of the following countries?
C. Italy D. Spain
Answer: B. Germany
Q14) Recently, Pakistan has signed a $4.8 billion deal with which of the following countries to build a 1,200-megawatt
nuclear power plant “Chashma 5 project”?
A. China B. Japan
C. Russia D. France
Answer: A. China
Q15) Recently, which of the following has become the first company in India to get the emergency use authorisation for
its mRNA COVID-19 booster vaccine “GEMCOVAC-OM”?
C. Gennova Pharmaceuticals D. Biocon

Answer: C. Gennova Pharmaceuticals
Q16) Recently, which of the following cities has created a Guinness World Record with over 1.53 lakh people
participating in yoga event at one place on the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21st June?
A. Ahmedabad B. Kota
C. Surat D. Bengaluru
Answer: C. Surat
Q17) Recently, the Central government has allocated ₹145 crore to Nagaland for the construction of a Unity Mall in
A. Kohima B. Dimapur
C. Mokokchung D. Phek
Answer: B. Dimapur
Q18) Recently, INDUS – X initiative has been launched between India and which of the following countries?
A. Israel B. USA
C. France D. United Kingdom (Britain)
Answer: B. USA

Q1) What is the rank of India on the recently released Global Gender Gap Report 2023 by the World
Economic Forum (WEF)?
A. 135th B. 127th
C. 103rd D. 117th
Answer: B. 127th
Q2) Recently, a Mesolithic period rock painting depicting a person tilling a piece of land has been
discovered in Guntur district of which of the following states?
Q3) Recently, Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) has partnered with
which of the following organizations to support Women Entrepreneurs?
A. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) B. World Economic Forum (WEF)
C. World Bank D. UN Women
Answer: A. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
More Information
● India and United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has signed an MoU to enhance
cooperation and identify areas of mutual interest, in the backdrop of G20 Tourism Ministers meeting at Goa

Q4) United Nations Public Service Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Answer: C. 23rd June
Q5) Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has announced the merging of the child helpline with the
Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). What is the number of the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS)?
A. 1091 B. 1098
C. 112 D. 110
Answer: C. 112
Q6) Recently, North India’s first Skin Bank has been inaugurated in which of the following hospitals?
A. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi B. Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi
C. Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi D. Medanta Medicity, Gurugram
Answer: C. Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi
Q7) According to the recently released Most Liveable Cities in the World 2023 index by the
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), which of the following is the most liveable city in the world?
A. Vienna B. Copenhagen
C. Melbourne D. Sydney
Answer: A. Vienna
Q8) Recently, which of the following state governments has implemented the Legal Aid Defense
Counsel System (LADCS)?
C. Assam D. Uttar Pradesh
Q9) Recently, which of the following state governments has decided to implement the ‘Vitthal
Rukmini Warkari Bima Chhatra Yojana’?
C. Odisha D. Rajasthan

Q10) International Olympic Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Answer: C. 23rd June
● Theme: Let's Move
Q11) Recently, which of the following teams has become the champions of the
inaugural edition of the Women’s Emerging Asia Cup 2023?
A. India A B. Bangladesh A
C. Hongkong A D. Pakistan A
Answer: A. India A
Q12) Which of the following cities has topped in the recently released Global
Startup Ecosystem Report 2023 by Startup Genome?
A. Silicon Valley B. New York City
C. London D. Los Angeles
Answer: A. Silicon Valley
Q13) What is the name of the mascot of National Water Mission, which has been recently launched by Vice
President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar?
A. Piku B. Shera
C. Moga D. Savaj
Answer: A. Piku
Q14) Recently, which of the following countries co-organized the Paris summit 2023 for a “New Global Financing Pact”?
A. India-Barbados-France B. India-USA-France
C. India-Germany-France D. India-Cuba-France
Answer: A. India-Barbados-France

Q15) Recently, BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) has appointed who amongst the following as
the president of BRICS CCI WE, the women’s vertical of the body?
A. Shabana Nasim B. Ruby Sinha
C. Shreya Lamba D. Sneha Chaudhary
Answer: B. Ruby Sinha
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the first Prof. Kothapalli Jayashankar Award?
A. Daya Prakash Sinha B. C.S. Lakshmi
C. Acharya N. Gopi D. Anuradha Sarma Pujari
Answer: C. Acharya N. Gopi
Q17) Which of the following is the most valuable private company in India according to the recently released Hurun
India's 2022 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500?
A. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) B. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
C. HDFC Bank D. Serum Institute of India (SII)
Answer: A. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
Q18) Recently, which of the following countries Senate’s India Caucus Co-Chairs
has announced to introduce legislation to give India ‘NATO plus five’ defence
status?
A. Germany B. United Kingdom
(Britain)
C. USA D. France
Answer: C. USA
Obituaries
● Advertising industry veteran Sylvester daCunha, the creator of the iconic 'Amul Girl’ and 'utterly butterly
delicious’ campaign, has passed away aged 80

Q1) Recently, which of the following countries hosted the first Olympic Esports Week 2023?
A. India B. Singapore
C. Malaysia D. Pakistan
More Information
● The Federation of Film Societies of India (Eastern Region), in collaboration with Social Sports Foundation,
organized the 1st International Sports Film Festival 2023 in Kolkata
○ The festival showcased four films from Germany, one from the US, one from Bangladesh and seven
from India.
Q2) Recently, which of the following institutions has successfully conducted a test for artificial rain via cloud-seeding?
A. IIT, Madras B. IIT, Bombay
Answer: D. IIT, Kanpur
Q3) Recently, India’s largest rail private coach factory has been inaugurated in which of the following states?
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Gujarat D. Telangana
Answer: D. Telangana
Q4) Recently, the police force of which of the following states has launched new scheme named ‘Pengal Pathukaaptu
Thittam’ (Women Safety Scheme) for Women Travelling Alone at Night?
More Information
● The Odisha government has approved ₹1,000 crore increase in the total cost outlay for the ABADHA
(Augmentation Basic Amenities and Development of Heritage and Architecture) scheme.
○ The scheme’s primary focus is on Puri, a town known Lord Jagannath Temple.
○ The current total cost outlay of the ABADHA scheme is ₹4,224.22 crore
○ It spans from 2017-18 to 2024-25

Q5) Recently, India has signed Artemis Accords with which of the following states?
A. Japan B. USA
Answer: B. USA
More Information
● PM Shri Narendra Modi has presented an eco-friendly lab-grown diamond (LGD) as a gift to US First Lady
Jill Biden.
○ It is produced in Surat
○ LGD are synthetic diamonds produced in laboratories, possessing the same chemical composition and
physical properties as naturally occurring diamonds.
● The United States has announced to open two new consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad
○ India also announced the opening of its consulate in Seattle
○ India has five consulates in the US in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Houston and Atlanta, and an
embassy in Washington.
○ The US has an embassy in New Delhi and four consulates - in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and
Hyderabad
● India and the US have fast-tracked talks to set up six nuclear reactors as part of the Kovvada nuclear project
in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district by American power giant Westinghouse Electric Company
○ Currently, India has 22 operating reactors, with an installed capacity of 6780 MWe.
○ Among those, 18 are Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) and four are Light Water
Reactors (LWRs).
● Applied Materials has also announced its plans to build a collaborative engineering centre in Bengaluru, with
gross incremental investment of $400 Million over four years to establish the new centre
● The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) have also agreed to launch a joint mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2024.
● Micron Technology, with support from the Indian National Semiconductor Mission, has announced to construct
semiconductor assembly and test facility in Gujarat with a total cost of $2.75 billion
Q6) Recently, Archaeologists have made new discoveries in the Yucatan

Peninsula about an ancient Maya city. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Egypt B. Mexico
C. Iraq D. Indonesia
Answer: B. Mexico
Q7) Recently, the President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu has presented the
National Florence Nightingale Awards for the years 2022 and 2023. It is related
to which of the following professions?
A. Sports B. Nursing
C. Journalism D. Politics
Answer: B. Nursing

Q8) The International Day of Women in Diplomacy is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 22nd June B. 23rd June
Q9) Recently, which of the following Indian companies has signed a deal worth £1.5 billion (about $1.9 billion), with the
UK’s National Employment Savings Trust?
A. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) B. Infosys
C. HCL D. Wipro
Answer: A. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has received a Guinness World Record becoming the first football player to
play 200 international matches?
A. Cristiano Ronaldo B. Lionel Messi
C. Mohamed Salah D. Luka Modric
Answer: A. Cristiano Ronaldo
Q11) Recently, which of the following Indian companies have been included in TIME magazine’s 100 most influential
companies in the world 2023?
A. Nykaa and Meesho B. Meesho and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
C. Flipkart and Paytm D. PhonePe and Pine Labs
Answer: B. Meesho and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
Q12) Recently, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $295 million loan for which of the following states
to improve transport connectivity and road safety?
C. West Bengal D. Assam
Answer: A. Bihar

Q13) Recently, DRDO have partnered with which of the following companies for development of two Air Independent
Propulsion (AIP) system modules for ‘Kalvari’ class submarines of the Indian Navy?
A. Larsen and Toubro (L&T) B. Tech Mahindra
Answer: A. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
Q14) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed a
Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty?
A. Switzerland B. Poland
C. Sweden D. Belgium
Answer: D. Belgium
Q15) International Widows Day is observed on which of the following days

every year?
A. 22nd June B. 23rd June
th
Answer: B. 23rd June
● Theme: “Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality.”
Q16) Recently, which of the following state governments has approved expenditure of Rs. 3,354.4 crore under the
Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana?
A. Odisha B. Bihar
C. West Bengal D. Rajasthan
Answer: A. Odisha
Q17) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed a Mutual
Recognition Arrangement for Authorized Economic Operators?
A. Australia B. Singapore
C. UAE D. South Africa
Answer: C. UAE
Q18) Recently, Indian snooker player Rayaan Razmi has won the bronze medal at the Asian Under-21 Snooker
Championship 2023. It was held in which of the following countries?
C. India D. Iran
Answer: D. Iran

Q1) Recently, which of the following banks has introduced a real-time interbank US dollar-settlement
pilot project in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) through its blockchain
platform, Onyx?
A. Bank of America B. Citibank
C. JP Morgan D. Morgan Stanley
Answer: C. JP Morgan
Q2) Recently, it was informed that the Digi Yatra app has registered 1.74 million users. It is
related to which of the following?
A. Airways B. Roadways
C. Railways D. Inland Waterways
Answer: A. Airways
Q3) Recently, which of the following state governments has partnered with National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
for establishment of Dagwar milk processing plant?
C. Haryana D. Uttar Pradesh

Q4) Recently, which of the following companies has received the order of Rs 3,914 crore for the Akash Prime Weapon
System?
A. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) B. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
C. Ashok Leyland Defence Systems D. Bharat Forge
Answer: A. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Q5) Recently, the Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission has unanimously elected which of the following countries as
chair of the Standing Committee on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for 2023-24?
A. Fiji B. India
C. Japan D. Bangladesh
Answer: B. India
Q6) Recently, which of the following states has passed the Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023, to ensure free
telecast of Gurbani from Sri Harmandir Sahib (the Golden Temple)?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Bihar
C. Maharashtra D. Punjab
Answer: D. Punjab
Q7) Recently, which of the following has become first central welfare program to conduct e-KYC through facial
authentication?
A. PM Fasal Bimal Yojana B. PM Jeeval Jyoti Beema Yojana
C. Atal Pension Yojana D. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan)
Answer: D. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan)
Q8) Recently, which of the following companies has successfully conducted the flight qualification test of the Raman-I
engine at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
A. Team Indus B. Skyroot Aerospace
C. Agnikul Cosmos D. Dhruva Space
Answer: B. Skyroot Aerospace

Q9) Which of the following institutions has secured the top rank among Indian higher education institutions in the Times
Higher Education’s (THE) Asia university rankings 2023?
A. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru B. JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru
C. IIT, Madras D. Jamia Milia Islamia, Delhi
Answer: A. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Q10) Recently, the treasury of which of the following countries has granted equivalence to RBI-authorized clearing
houses?
C. Russia D. Japan

Q11) Recently, which of the following companies has signed an MoU with Arunachal Pradesh Innovation and Investment
Park to create a startup ecosystem for the youth?
A. Razorpay B. PhonePe
C. Paytm Payment Services Limited D. Pine Labs
Answer: C. Paytm Payment Services Limited
Q12) Recently, Union Minister Anurag Thakur has flagged off "Bharat in Paris" campaign in which of the following
cities?
A. Patiala B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai D. Bhopal
Q13) On the occasion of International MSME Day, Ministry of MSME has announced to celebrate ‘Udyami
Bharat-MSME Day’. It is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
● Theme of the International MSME Day 2023: “Empowering MSMEs for a Sustainable Future”
Q14) Recently, which of the following state governments has invoked the Riot Provision of the Reserve Bank of India
(RBI)?
A. Manipur B. West Bengal
C. Meghalaya D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: A. Manipur
Q15) Kalasa-Banduri project, recently seen in news, is a proposed project in which of the following states?

Q16) Recently, which of the following states has launched the India’s first Pregnancy, Child Tracking
& Health Services Management System (PCTS) mobile monitoring app for Accredited Social Health
Activist (ASHA) workers?
Q17) Recently, which of the following public sector companies has been honoured with the “Most Preferred Workplace
of 2023-24” award by Team Marksmen?
A. NTPC Limited B. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Answer: A. NTPC Limited
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has authored a new book titled “India’s Finance
Ministers: From Independence to Emergency (1947-1977)”?
A. Shekhar Gupta B. Prabhu Chawla
C. Aroon Purie D. Ashok Kumar Bhattacharya
Answer: D. Ashok Kumar Bhattacharya

Q1) Recently, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has announced to conduct its
first Joint Military Exercise named “Solidarity” in which of the following countries?
C. Malaysia D. Philippines
Q2) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has laid the foundation stone of the ‘Balidan Stambh’ in which of the
following cities?
A. Leh B. Sri Nagar
C. Gangtok D. Itanagar
Answer: B. Sri Nagar
Q3) Recently, which of the following countries has been announced as the host of the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup?
A. Peru B. Colombia
C. Brazil D. Indonesia
● FIFA also announced Colombia as the host of the 2024 U-20 Women's World Cup and Dominica as the host of
the U-17 Women's World Cup
Q4) Recently, which of the following organizations has approved USD 255.5 million loan for enhancing the quality of
technical education in government-run institutions across India?
A. Asian Development Bank (ADB) B. New Development Bank (NDB)
C. MUFG Bank D. World Bank
Q5) India’s first hydrogen plant for hydrogen-powered trains is being constructed in which of the following states?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Haryana D. Gujarat
Answer: C. Haryana
Q6) Recently, India’s largest robotic manufacturing unit known as “Bot-Verse” has been inaugurated in which of the
following cities?
A. Greater Noida B. Bengaluru
C. Hyderabad D. Mumbai
Answer: A. Greater Noida
Q7) The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day) is observed on which of the

● Theme: “People first: Stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention”
Q8) Recently, Blue Pansy (Junonia Orithya) has been declared as the official butterfly of which
of the following states/union territories?
C. Sikkim D. Maharashtra
Answer: B. Jammu and Kashmir
Q9) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has been conferred the highest civilian honor “Order of the Nile” by which of the
A. Egypt B. Israel
C. Burundi D. Uganda
Answer: A. Egypt
● PM Shri Narendra Modi Highlights of the Egypt visit

○ He visited the historic 11th-century Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo, which was restored with the help of
India’s Dawoodi Bohra community.
○ He paid tributes to Indian soldiers who fought the World War I in Egypt and Palestine at Cairo’s
Heliopolis War Cemetery
○ This is the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 26 years.
● Till date PM Shri Narendra Modi has received 13th highest state honours
1. Companion of the order of Logohu: Papua New Guinea
2. Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud: Saudi Arabia
3. Legion of Merit: In 2020 by then United States President Donald Trump.
4. Companion of the Order of Fiji
5. Order of the Druk Gyalpo: Bhutan
6. King Hamad Order of the Renaissance: Bahrain
7. Order of St Andrew the Apostle: Russia
8. Grand Collar of the State of Palestine Award
9. Order of Zayed Award: United Arab Emirates.
10. Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin: Maldives
11. State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan: Afghanistan
12. Ebakl Award by the Republic of Palau
13. Order of the Nile: Egypt
Q10) Which of the following countries will host the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025?
A. Mexico B. Saudi Arabia
C. Canada D. USA
Answer: D. USA
Q11) The Day of the Seafarer is celebrated on which of the following days every year?

Answer: A. 25th June
● Theme: “MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on”
Q12) Recently, which of the following departments has topped the Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI)
2022 in Group A?
A. Department of Posts B. Department of Financial Services (Pension Reforms)
C. Department of Land Resources D. Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
Answer: A. Department of Posts
Q13) Recently, which of the following public sector companies has been brought under the ambit of the Competition
Commission of India (CCI)’s authority to examine its conduct under the Competition Act, 2002?
A. NTPC Limited B. Coal India Limited (CIL)
C. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) D. Engineers India Limited
Answer: B. Coal India Limited (CIL)

Q14) Recently, the Railway Ministry has allocated Rs 153.84 crores for the Agartala-Akhaura (Bangladesh) railway
project. What is the approximate length of this railway line?
A. 10 Km B. 15 Km
C. 20 Km D. 25 Km
Answer: B. 15 Km
Q15) Recently, the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) organized the 8th edition of the Global Pharmaceutical Quality
Summit 2023 in which of the following cities?
C. Pune D. Ahmedabad
Answer: B. Mumbai
● Theme: ‘Patient Centricity: New Paradigm of Manufacturing and Quality’
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2023 in Hindi language?
A. Dheeraj Bismil B. Atul Kumar Rai
C. Suryanath Singh D. Sudha Murthy
Answer: C. Suryanath Singh

Q17) What is the rank of India in the recently released 2023 Global Competitiveness Index, published by the
International Institute for Management Development (IMD)?
A. 43rd B. 37th
th
C. 40 D. 32nd
Answer: C. 40th
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the chairman of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory
Commission?
A. Rajeev Sinha B. Umesh Kumar
C. Rajeev Kumar Srivastava D. Sangeeta Lodha
Answer: B. Umesh Kumar

Q1) Recently, Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been sworn in as prime minister of which of the following
countries?
A. Greece B. Slovenia
C. Croatia D. Austria
Answer: A. Greece
Q2) Recently, traditional “Kharchi Puja” festival has commenced in which of the following states?
A. West Bengal B. Meghalaya
C. Assam D. Tripura
Answer: D. Tripura
Q3) Recently, which of the following security forces has conducted the “Exercise Ranvijay”?
C. Indian Air Force (IAF) D. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
Answer: C. Indian Air Force (IAF)
Q4) Recently, which of the following Indian singers has been conferred with an honorary doctorate by the University of
Birmingham?
A. Arijit Singh B. Udit Narayan
C. Sonu Nigam D. Shankar Mahadevan
Answer: D. Shankar Mahadevan
Q5) Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the appointment of who amongst the following as its
first-ever WHO Director-General Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health?
A. Judith A. Curry B. James Hansen
C. Dr Vanessa Kerry D. Edward Maibach
Answer: C. Dr Vanessa Kerry
Q6) Recently, which of the following search engines has launched a new search feature called “Perspectives”, to provide
users with a broader range of viewpoints on various topics?
A. Google B. Bing
C. Yahoo D. Baidu
Answer: A. Google
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the BET Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023?
A. Diana Ross B. Busta Rhymes
C. D’Angelo D. Bizzy Bone
Answer: B. Busta Rhymes
Q8) The UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed on which of the following days every year?

Q9) Recently, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has signed an MoU with which of the following companies to
develop geospatial solutions?
A. Pixel Space B. Agnikul Cosmos
C. Mu Sigma D. Kawa Space
Answer: A. Pixel Space
Q10) Recently, Noble laureate John Bannister Goodenough has passed away. He was awarded the noble prize in 2019 in
which of the following fields?
A. Physics B. Chemistry
C. Medicine D. Economics
Answer: B. Chemistry
Q11) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the NANDI portal (NOC Approvals for New Drugs &
Inoculation System)?
A. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C. Ministry of Panchayati Raj D. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Answer: D. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Q12) Recently, Google has announced to open its global fintech operations centre in which of the following cities in
India?
A. Pune B. GIFT City, Gujarat
C. Lucknow D. Greater Noida
Answer: B. GIFT City, Gujarat
Q13) Recently, which of the following police forces has launched the “Operation Kawach” against drug traffickers?
A. Tamil Nadu Police B. Delhi Police
C. Punjab Police D. Haryana Police
Answer: B. Delhi Police
Q14) Recently, the Indian women's doubles pair of Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee has won the WTT
Contender tournament 2023. It was held in which of the following countries?
A. Japan B. Turkiye
C. Tunisia D. Morocco
Answer: C. Tunisia
Q15) Recently, how many young scientists have been awarded the UNESCO-AI Fozan International Prize for the
Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)?
A. 1 B. 3
C. 5 D. 7
Answer: C. 5
1. Dr Federico ARIEL (40 years old, Argentina)

2. Professor Abdon ATANGANA (37 years old, Cameroon)
3. Professor Qiaomei FU (39 years old, China)

4. Dr Hesham OMRAN (38 years old, Egypt)
5. Dr Jelena VLADIC (37 years old, Serbia)
Q16) What is the name of the India's first ‘Sahiwal’ breed calf born through surrogacy?
A. Ganga B. Yamuna
C. Godavari D. Padmavati
Answer: D. Padmavati
Q17) Recently, who amongst the following has received the International Performing Arts Festival (IPAF) Lifetime
Achievement Award 2023 in Kolkata?
A. Malini Awasthi B. Pandit Purna Das Baul
C. Basanti Bisht D. Parvathy Baul
Answer: B. Pandit Purna Das Baul
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has been selected as the Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space
Affairs (UNOOSA)?
A. Ashwin Vasavada B. Sharmila Bhattacharya
C. Dr Anita Sengupta D. Aarti Holla-Maini
Answer: D. Aarti Holla-Maini

Q1) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched “Operation Conviction”?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Karnataka
C. Rajasthan D. Bihar
Q2) Recently, which of the following state governments has received the environmental
clearance for the “Kalaignar Pen Monument”?
A. Karnataka B. Andhra Pradesh
Q3) Recently, which of the following South Pacific Island countries has announced to open its embassy in Israel?
A. Tonga B. Tuvalu
C. Fiji D. Vanuatu
Answer: C. Fiji
Q4) Recently, which of the following organizations has approved $300 million loan (Rs 2,460 crore) to improve the
quality of education and infrastructure in schools across Chhattisgarh?
C. International Monetary Fund (IMF) D. World Economic Forum (WEF)
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of Punjab?
A. Seema Jain B. Anurag Verma
C. Sarvjit Singh D. Anjali Bhawra
Answer: B. Anurag Verma
Q6) Who amongst the following is the author of the newly released book “Non-Cooperation in India:
Non-Violent Strategy and Protest”?
A. Eric Williams B. Helen Berry
C. David Hardiman D. Andrew Thompson
Answer: C. David Hardiman
Q7) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to acquire technology spend -
management platform Apptio for $4.6 billion?
A. Microsoft B. Google
C. IBM D. Infosys
Answer: C. IBM
Q8) Recently, “Kalpi Handmade Paper” of which of the following states has received the GI tag?
A. Karnataka B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Manipur D. West Bengal

● Seven new products from Uttar Pradesh have received the GI Tag
1. Amroha Dholak
2. Baghpat Home Furnishings
3. Barabanki Handloom Product
4. Kalpi Handmade Paper
5. Mahoba Gaura Patthar Hastashlip
6. Mainpuri Tarkashi
7. Sambhal Horn Craft
Q9) According to the recent information, which of the following states has
emerged as the top recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in FY2023?
C. Delhi D. Gujarat
○ Maharashtra emerged as the top recipient of FDI with a total of US$14.80 billion, followed by
Karnataka (US$10.42 billion), Delhi (US$7.53 billion), and Gujarat (US$4.71 billion).
○ The total FDI inflows received in FY 2023, which includes equity inflows, reinvested earnings, and
other capital sources, amounted to US$70.97 billion – a decrease from the US$84.83 billion recorded
during FY 2022
○ In FY 2023, Singapore accounted for maximum inward FDI in India at US$17.20 billion, followed by
Mauritius (US$6.13 billion), the US (US$6.04 billion), UAE (US$3.35 billion), and the Netherlands
(US$2.49 billion).
Q10) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation for the
development of the Integrated Mast United Combined Radio Antenna (NORA-50)?
C. USA D. Australia
Answer: B. Japan
Q11) Recently, which of the following has become the first public sector bank in India to introduce UPI (Unified
Payments Interface) payments for merchants through its RuPay Credit Card?
A. State Bank of India (SBI) B. UCO Bank
Q12) Recently, the West Bengal government has partnered with which of the following companies for the MSME sector
and exporters of the state?
A. Deloitte B. KPMG
C. Dun and Bradstreet D. Mercer
Answer: C. Dun and Bradstreet

Q13) Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has certified which of the following central American countries as
malaria-free country?
A. Costa Rica B. Panama
C. Honduras D. Belize
Answer: D. Belize
Q14) Recently, who amongst the following from India has joined the MCC World Cricket Committee (WCC)?
A. Mithali Raj B. Sachin Tendulkar
C. Jhulan Goswami D. VVS Laxman
Answer: C. Jhulan Goswami
● Recently, Jhulan Goswami, Heather Knight and Eoin Morgan have joined the MCC World Cricket
Committee (WCC)
Q15) Recently, a new species “Hasarius Mumbai” has been discovered. It belongs to which
A. Butterfly B. Spider
C. Snake D. Frog
Answer: B. Spider
Q16) Helen Keller Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
th
Q17) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has flagged off five Vande Bharat Express trains from Rani Kamlapati railway
station. It is in which of the following states?
1. Rani Kamlapati-Jabalpur Vande Bharat Express

2. Rani Kamlapati-Indore Vande Bharat Express
3. Goa (Madgaon)-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express
4. Ranchi-Patna Vande Bharat Express
5. Dharwad-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following from India has won her second Ladies European Tour (LET) title in Golf at
the Czech Ladies Open 2023?
A. Diksha Dagar B. Aditi Ashok
C. Pranavi Urs D. Smriti Mehra
Answer: A. Diksha Dagar

Q1) Recently, Unnat Takniki Pradarshan Kendra (UTPRERAK), a Centre of Excellence to Accelerate
Adoption of Energy Efficient Technologies, has been inaugurated in which of the following cities?
C. Bengaluru D. Bhopal
Q2) According to the recent information India has the 2nd largest network of national highways in the world. Which of the
following countries is at the top?
A. China B. USA
C. Russia D. Australia
Answer: B. USA
Q3) Recently, it was informed that ISRO will launch its third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 (Ch-3), on July 12, 2023.
What will be name of the lander module of the Chandrayaan-3?
A. Vikram B. Pragyan
C. Kalam D. Param
Answer: A. Vikram
Q4) National Statistics Day is celebrated on which of the following days every
year in India?

● Theme: “Alignment of State Indicator Framework with National Indicator Framework for Monitoring
Sustainable Development Goals”.
Q5) Recently, which of the following organizations has organized the exhibition titled “Banking
on World Heritage”?
A. National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) B. Lalit Kala Academy
C. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) D. National Archives of India
Answer: C. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
● Theme: “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth One Family One Future.”
Q6) Recently, seen in news, what is the name of the Indian Submersible Vehicle which is being developed under the Deep
Ocean Mission?
A. TITAN B. MATSYA – 6000
C. VAMANA - 4000 D. KURMA - 2000
Answer: B. MATSYA – 6000
Q7) Recently, the Union Ministry of Finance has approved Rs. 56,415 crores for
16 states under the “Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2023-24”
scheme. Which of the following states has received the highest amount?
A. Bihar B. Madhya Pradesh
C. West Bengal D. Rajasthan
Answer: A. Bihar

Q8) Recently, who amongst the following has launched the “Sagar Samajik Sahayyog”, new guidelines for Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR)?
A. Shri Narendra Modi B. Shri Amit Shah
C. Shri Rajnath Singh D. Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
Answer: D. Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
○ Ports with an annual turnover of less than Rs 100 crores will spend 3-5% on CSR
○ Ports with a turnover between Rs 100 to 500 crores will spend 2-3%
○ Ports with a turnover exceeding Rs 500 crores will spend 0.5-2%.
○ 2% of the total CSR expenses will be dedicated to project monitoring by the ports to ensure effective
implementation and monitoring of the respective CSR projects
Q9) Recently, which of the following Indian institutions has secured 149th rank in the QS World University Ranking
2024?
A. IIT, Bombay B. IIT, Delhi
C. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru D. IIT, Kharagpur
Answer: A. IIT, Bombay
Q10) Recently, which of the following states has launched the Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra?
C. Haryana D. Madhya Pradesh
Q11) Who amongst the following is the author the new book “The Yoga Sutras for Children”?
A. Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev B. Roopa Rai
C. Ramdev Baba D. Sudha Murthy
Answer: B. Roopa Rai
Q12) Recently, India has been ranked 67th in the Energy Transition Index 2023. It is released by which
C. International Energy Agency (IEA) D. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

Q13) Recently, Hemis Monastery Festival (Hemis Tseschu) has begun in which of the following states/union territories?
Answer: A. Ladakh
Q14) Recently, US-based Micron Technology Inc has signed a MoU with which of the following states to set up a $2.75
billion (Rs 22,500 crore) semiconductor unit?
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Karnataka
Answer: B. Gujarat
Q15) The International Day of the Tropics is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
Q16) Recently, which of the following states of USA has announced School Holiday on the occasion of Diwali?
A. Texas B. Florida
C. Virginia D. New York
Answer: D. New York
Q17) Recently, which of the following companies has partnered with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the
deployment of private 5G network for enterprise customers?
A. Tech Mahindra B. L&T Technology Services
C. Infosys D. Wipro
Answer: B. L&T Technology Services
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)?
A. Sanjiv Bajaj B. Sanjiv Mehta
C. Rohit Jawa D. Himanshu Jain
Answer: C. Rohit Jawa


1st July by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an aerodrome license for
the Naini Saini Airport. It is in which of the following states?
Q2) National Insurance Awareness Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
C. 30 June D. 1st July
Q3) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Under-Secretary-General and Associate
Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)?
A. Ruchira Kamboj B. Usha Rao-Monari
C. Achim Steiner D. Haoliang Xu
Answer: D. Haoliang Xu
Q4) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of National Research Foundation (NRF). Who amongst
the following will be ex-officio president of the board of NRF?
A. Union Minister of Science & Technology B. Union Minister of Education
C. Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India D. Prime Minister
Answer: D. Prime Minister
More Information
● The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved PM-PRANAM scheme (Prime
Minister’s Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth),
which is aimed at incentivizing states to use alternative, non-chemical fertilizers
○ Under this scheme, if a state was using 1 million tonne of conventional fertilizer and it reduced its
consumption by 0.3 million tonne, then the subsidy saving would amount to Rs 3,000 crore.
○ Of this saving, the Centre will give 50 per cent, or Rs 1,500 crore, to the state for promoting the use of
alternative fertiliser and other development works.

● The CCEA has also decided to continue the current urea subsidy for three years starting FY23, with an outlay
of Rs 3.68 trillion
○ The CCEA has approved a Rs 1,451 crore subsidy to promote organic manure, and sulphur-coated
urea (Urea Gold) to address sulphur deficiency in the soil and reduce urea use.
○ The total urea subsidy of Rs 3.68 trillion for three years does not include Rs 38,000 crore approved for
phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers in kharif of 2023-24.
Q5) Recently, T S Singhdeo has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of which of the following states?
C. Jharkhand D. Chhattisgarh

Q6) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 17th Indian Cooperative Congress (ICC) 2023 in which of the
following cities?
A. Pune B. Nagpur
C. New Delhi D. Ahmedabad
● Theme: “Amrit Kaal: Prosperity through Cooperation for a Vibrant India”
More Information
● The 3-day International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023) will be organized between July 5-7,
2023 in New Delhi
○ The conference is being organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, in partnership with
the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and Office of
Principal Scientific Advisor.
Q7) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched ‘one-tap-one-tree’ campaign?
C. Haryana D. Bihar
Q8) Recently, the Ministry of Culture has signed a MoU with which of the following banks for the disbursal of financial
assistance to veteran artists under the 'Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists' scheme?
A. State Bank of India (SBI) B. Punjab National Bank (PNB)
C. Bank of Baroda (BoB) D. Canara Bank
Q9) Recently, India’s first ever comprehensive list of critical minerals has been released. It has identified how many
critical minerals for India?
A. 12 B. 15
C. 20 D. 30
Answer: D. 30

Q10) Recently, who amongst the following (British Indian) has been awarded the Points of Light honour award by the
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak?
A. Bhai Maharaj Singh B. Rajindar Singh Dhatt
C. Bhai Jivan Singh D. Gurmeet Singh
Answer: B. Rajindar Singh Dhatt
Q11) Recently, the India pavilion was inaugurated at the World Mining Congress (WMC) 2023. It was held in which of
A. USA B. Australia
C. Argentina D. China
Q12) Recently, who amongst the following (Indian American) has been named in 2023 list of Great Immigrants published
by the Carnegie Corporation of New York?
A. Kamala Harris B. Abhijit Banerjee
C. Ajay Banga D. Vikas Khanna
Answer: C. Ajay Banga
Q13) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Special Director in the Central Bureau of
Investigation (CBI)?
A. Praveen Sood B. Ajay Bhatnagar
C. Manoj Sashidhar D. Sharad Agarwal
Answer: B. Ajay Bhatnagar
Q14) Recently, the United Nations Secretary-General has removed which of the following countries from the 2023 report
on Children and Armed Conflict?
A. India B. Pakistan
C. Bangladesh D. Yemen
Answer: A. India

Q15) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched the “5G & Beyond Hackathon 2023”?
C. Department of Telecommunications, Government of India D. International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
Answer: C. Department of Telecommunications, Government of India
Q16) Recently, the 64th Global Environment Facility (GEF) council meeting 2023 was held in which of the following
countries?
A. Brazil B. Canada
C. China D. USA
Answer: A. Brazil
Q17) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved Ratification of the Headquarters Agreement (HQA) between India and
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). CDRI headquarter is in which of the following cities?
Q18) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched the 'Jagananna Amma Vodi’ scheme?
Q19) International Asteroid Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
Answer: D. 30th June

2nd July by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, V Venu has been appointed as the chief secretary of which of the following states?
Answer: A. Kerala
● Also, Sheikh Darvesh Saheb has been appointed as the Police Chief of Kerala
Q2) Recently, which of the following security forces has announced to hold multilateral exercise named “Tarang Shakti”?
C. Indian Air Force (IAF) D. Border Security Force (BSF)
Answer: C. Indian Air Force (IAF)
Q3) National Doctor's Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year in India?
A. 30th June B. 1st July
C. 2nd July D. 3rd July
Answer: B. 1st July
● Theme: Celebrating Resilience and Healing Hands
Q4) Recently, which of the following police forces has launched India’s first “Police Drone Unit” for aerial surveillance?
A. Delhi Police B. Mumbai Police
C. Greater Chennai Police D. Kolkata Police
Answer: C. Greater Chennai Police
Q5) Recently, India won the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023 (Mens). It was held in which of the following countries?
A. Japan B. Taiwan
C. South Korea D. Iran
Q6) Recently, it has been announced that the name of Itwari Railway station has been changed to 'Netaji Subhash
Chandra Bose Itwari' station. It is in which of the following states?
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Karnataka
Q7) Recently, which of the following countries has unveiled a new futuristic smart city “Arkadag”?
A. Tajikistan B. Cambodia
C. Azerbaijan D. Turkmenistan
Answer: D. Turkmenistan
Q8) Recently, which of the following companies has been announced as the lead sponsor of India’s national cricket team?
A. Dream11 B. Adidas
C. Meesho D. Amazon

Answer: A. Dream11
Q9) Recently, India’s first indigenously developed 700 MW nuclear power reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project
(KAPP) has started commercial operations. It is in which of the following states?
A. Rajasthan B. Tamil Nadu
C. Gujarat D. Haryana
Answer: C. Gujarat
● The government has sanctioned building of 10 indigenously developed PHWRs in fleet mode at four locations
— Gorakhpur in Haryana, Chutka in Madhya Pradesh, Mahi Banswara in Rajasthan and Kaiga in Karnataka
Q10) Recently, the Indian Navy has successfully test fired “Shakti Thermal Torpedo”. It has been developed by which of
C. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) D. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
Answer: C. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
Q11) Recently, the Union Finance Ministry has increased the interest rate on Post Office Recurring Deposit to how much
percentage for the July-September 2023 quarter?
A. 6.5% B. 6.9%
C. 7.1% D. 7%
Answer: A. 6.5%
Q12) Recently, the Union Finance Ministry has allowed all the public sector banks and four private sector banks to open
the Mahila Samman Saving Certificate accounts. What is the interest rate offered under this scheme?
A. 6.5% B. 7.0%
C. 7.5% D. 8.0%

Answer: C. 7.5%
Q13) Recently, which of the following space agencies has launched the Euclid Space Telescope?
A. European Space Agency (ESA) B. Roscosmos
C. Japan Exploration Space Agency (JAXA) D. China National Space Administration
Answer: A. European Space Agency (ESA)
Q14) Recently, which of the following state governments has decided to provide thali meals under the Deendayal Rasoi
scheme for Rs 5?
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has won the PEN Pinter Prize 2023?
A. Michael Rosen B. Malorie Blackman
C. Lemn Sissay D. Salman Rushdie
Answer: A. Michael Rosen
Q16) Recently, NHPC Limited participated in 91st Annual Meeting of International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD
2023). It was held in which of the following countries?
C. Sweden D. Australia
Answer: C. Sweden
Q17) Recently, which of the following has become the first aviation company in India to reach the Rs 1 trillion market
capitalization?
A. Indigo B. Air India
C. Spicejet D. Go Air
Answer: A. Indigo

Q18) Recently, an elephant image shot at Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) has emerged as the winner in the Wildlife
category of the Siena Drone Photo Awards 2023. Anamalai Tiger Reserve is in which of the following states?
Obituaries
● Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Hardwar Dubey has passed away. He was 74-years-old.
○ Hardwar Dubey was a resident of Agra.
○ He was also elected as a member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Agra Cantonment
assembly segment in 1990s and served as a minister in the Kalyan Singh ministry in 1991

3rd July by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) National Maritime Heritage Complex, recently seen in news, is being developed in which of the
following Indus Valley Civilization Cities?
A. Dholavira B. Lothal
C. Kalibangan D. Ropar
Answer: B. Lothal
Q2) International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 30th June B. 1st July
● Theme: ‘Parliaments for the Planet.’
Q3) Recently, the Government of India has extended the tenure of who amongst the following as the Ambassador and
Permanent Representative of India to the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
A. Biswajit Dhar B. Rupa Chanda
C. Jagdish Bhagwati D. Brajendra Navnit
Answer: D. Brajendra Navnit
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the Global Indian Icon of the Year award 2023 at the annual
UK-India Awards 2023?
A. Shekhar Gupta B. Mary Kom
C. Mirabai Chanu D. Virat Kohli
Answer: B. Mary Kom

Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has won Javelin Throw event at the Lausanne Diamond League 2023,
Switzerland?
A. Neeraj Chopra B. Julian Weber
C. Jakub Vadlejch D. Anderson Peters
Q6) Recently, India won 202 medals in the Special Olympics World Games 2023, Berlin. Special Olympics 2025 will be
A. Italy B. Australia
C. India D. China
Answer: A. Italy
Q7) Recently, after the merger, HDFC Bank has become the fourth largest bank in the world in terms of market
capitalisation. Which of the following is the largest bank in the world in terms of market capitalization?
A. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China B. JP Morgan Chase
C. Bank of America D. Agriculture Bank of China
Answer: B. JP Morgan Chase
Q8) Recently, who amongst the following has been reappointed as the Solicitor-General of India?
A. R. Venkataramani B. Satya Pal Jain
C. Chetan Sharma D. Tushar Mehta
Answer: D. Tushar Mehta
○ Moreover, six Additional Solicitor Generals of India – namely, Vikramjit Banerjee, K.M Nataraj,
Balbir Singh, S.V Raju, N. Venkataraman, and Aishwariya Bhati – were re-appointed
○ In addition, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has also approved the re-appointment of ASG
Chetan Sharma for the Delhi high court, ASG Satya Pal Jain for Punjab & Haryana high court, ASG
Devang Girish Vyas for Gujarat high court and ASG Krishna Nandan Singh for Patna high court.

Q9) Tam Pà Ling Cave, recently seen in news, is in which of the following countries?
A. Laos B. Cambodia
C. Indonesia D. Thailand
Answer: A. Laos
Q10) Recently it was informed that, Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary has been made completely free from any human
settlement. It is in which of the following states?
Answer: C. Odisha
Q11) Recently, which of the following has become the first country in the world to ban thin plastic bags for carrying fresh
produce from supermarkets?
C. New Zealand D. Germany
Answer: C. New Zealand
Q12) Recently, the Defence Ministry has signed a contract worth Rs 2,725 crore with which of the following companies
for Medium Refit with Life Certification (MRLC) of Submarine INS Shankush?
A. Cochin Shipyard Limited B. ABG Shipyard Limited
C. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited D. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
Answer: D. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
Q13) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission 2047 in the
Shahdol district. It is in which of the following states?
Q14) Recently, which of the following organizations has approved $1.5 billion for the “First Low-Carbon Energy
Programmatic Development Policy Operation” to accelerate India’s development of low-carbon energy?
A. International Energy Agency (IEA) B. World Economic Forum (WEF)
C. World Bank D. MUFG Bank
More Information
● The World Bank has approved a total
of $391 million investment to improve
access to high-quality healthcare
services and boost economic
opportunities for Assam and Tripura.
○ The $251 million variable
spread loan for Assam and
$140 million loan for Tripura

are from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), administered by WB,
with a maturity of 10.5 years, including a five-year grace period.
Q15) Recently, which of the following teams has won the Women's Kabaddi League 2023 in Dubai?
A. Uma Kolkata B. Rajasthan Riders
C. Punjab Panthers D. Great Marathas
Answer: A. Uma Kolkata
Q16) National Chartered Accountants Day (CA Day) is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 1st July B. 2nd July
C. 3rd July D. 4th July
Answer: A. 1st July
Q17) Recently, the Triveni Continental Kings won the first edition of the Global Chess League 2023. It was held in which
A. Chennai, India B. Dubai, UAE
C. Berlin, Germany D. New York, USA
Answer: B. Dubai, UAE
More Information
● India's squash players, Dipika Pallikal Karthik and Harinderpal Singh Sandhu, have won the gold medal at
the Asian Squash Mixed Doubles Championships in Huangzhou, China
○ Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh also won the bronze medal in the same event
○ Iran, Hong Kong and hosts China participated in the six-nation tournament which was held for the first
time to promote the sport in the region.
Q18) Recently, the Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment who amongst the following as the non-executive
chairman of Federal Bank?
A. Rajiv Ranjan B. Abhay Prasad Hota
C. Muneesh Kapur D. Thomas Mathew
Answer: B. Abhay Prasad Hota

4th July by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, the UN Security Council has ended its peacekeeping mission known as operation
MINUSMA in which of the following countries?
A. Mali B. Nigeria
C. Chad D. Malawi
Answer: A. Mali
Q2) According to the recently released data, which of the following states has become the top exporter of electronic
goods in 2022-23?
C. Maharashtra D. Tamil Nadu
More Information
● India's external debt rose marginally to USD 624.7 billion annually at end-March 2023, although the
debt-GDP ratio declined to 18.9 per cent at end-March 2023 from 20 per cent at end-March 2022
● The external debt rose by USD 5.6 billion from USD 619.1 billion at end-March 2022.
● US dollar-denominated debt remained the largest component of India's external debt, with a share of 54.6 per
cent at end-March 2023, followed by debt denominated in the Indian rupee (29.8 per cent), SDR (6.1 per cent),
yen (5.7 per cent), and the euro (3.2 per cent).
● Loans remained the largest component of external debt, with a share of 32.5 per cent, followed by currency
and deposits (22.6 per cent), trade credit and advances (19.9 per cent) and debt securities.
Q3) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated the “Akshar River
Cruise” in which of the following cities?
A. Varanasi B. Ahmedabad
C. Chennai D. Agra
Answer: B. Ahmedabad
Q4) World Sports Journalist Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
rd
C. 3 July D. 4th July
Answer: B. 2nd July
Q5) Recently, which of the following has become the first country in the world to allow the use
of MDMA and magic mushrooms for the medical treatment of certain mental health conditions?
A. Netherlands B. Germany
Q6) Recently, Department of Posts has released the special cover on “Nagamuchilinda Buddhist Stupa”. It is in which of

Q7) Recently, Ajit Pawar has been sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of which of the following states?
C. Karnataka D. West Bengal
Q8) Recently, which of the following countries has failed to qualify for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 for the first time in
its 48-year history?
C. West Indies D. Sri Lanka
Answer: C. West Indies
Q9) What is the rank of India in the recently released Global Peace Index 2023?
A. 132nd B. 52nd
th
C. 126 D. 111th
Answer: C. 126th
Q10) Recently, which of the following companies has successfully launched its first
commercial spaceflight using VSS Unity spaceplane?
A. Blue Origin B. Virgin Galactic
C. Rocket Lab D. Boeing
Answer: B. Virgin Galactic
Q11) According to the recently released ASK Private Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Index 2023, India has how
many Unicorns?
A. 83 B. 51
C. 96 D. 71
Answer: A. 83

Q12) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Answer: A. 1st July
● Theme: Celebrating Simplification and Economic Growth

● Vision: GST@6 सरलीकृत कर, सम िवकास
Q13) Recently, the Report on Panchayat Development Index (PDI) has been released. Its pilot project was carried out in
Q14) The 132nd edition of the Durand Cup 2023 (Football) will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Kolkata B. New Delhi
C. Kochi D. Bengaluru
Answer: A. Kolkata

Q15) Recently, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has launched a campaign to transform iconic 75 Lighthouses into
Tourism Spots from which of the following places?
A. Puducherry B. Dwarka, Gujarat
C. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh D. Kochi, Kerala
Answer: B. Dwarka, Gujarat
Q16) Recently, Union Minister Bhupender Singh Yadav inaugurated the 108th foundation day of the Zoological Survey
of India (ZSI) 1st July. Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) is headquartered in which of the following cities?
C. Chennai D. Kolkata
Answer: D. Kolkata
Q17) Recently, Yuki Bhambri has won his maiden title on the ATP World Tour, winning the doubles trophy at the
Mallorca Championships 2023 with partner Lloyd Harris. It was held in which of the following countries?
A. Italy B. France
C. Australia D. Spain
Answer: D. Spain
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Coal India
Limited (CIL)?
A. PM Prasad B. Pramod Agarwal
C. Ritesh Sharma D. Hemant Garg
Answer: A. PM Prasad

Q1) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched a new mobile app called 'Report Fish
Disease’?
A. Ministry of Agriculture B. Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairying
C. Ministry of Science and Technology D. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Answer: B. Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairying
Q2) Recently, which of the following banks has partnered with National E-Governance Services Ltd (NeSL) to introduce
an electronic bank guarantee (e-BG) service under the Project WAVE?
A. Indian Bank B. State Bank of India (SBI)
Answer: A. Indian Bank
Q3) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as additional secretary of the Department of Military Affairs?
A. General Anil Chauhan B. Lt. General Anil Puri
C. Air Vice Marshal Sandeep Bains D. Vice Admiral Atul Anand
Answer: D. Vice Admiral Atul Anand
Q4) Recently, the C3i Hub, the Hi-tech Cyber security lab of IIT Kanpur, has entered into an agreement with the police
force of which of the following states to fight against cybercrimes?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Telangana
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian cricketer to be signed for the Women’s Caribbean
Premier League (WCPL)?
A. Harmanpreet Kaur B. Smriti Mandhana
C. Shafali Verma D. Shreyanka Patil

Answer: D. Shreyanka Patil
Q6) Recently, which of the following companies has unveiled a new app called “Threads”?
C. Meta D. X Corp.
Answer: C. Meta
Q7) The International Day of Cooperatives 2023 (CoopsDay) was observed on which of the following days (first
Saturday of July every year)?
rd
Answer: A. 1st July
Q8) Recently, Indian and French Navies undertook a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) in which of the following
areas?
A. Arabian Sea B. Persian Gulf
C. South China Sea D. Bay of Bengal
Answer: D. Bay of Bengal
● Indian Naval ships INS Rana, a guided missile destroyer, and INS Sumedha, an indigenously built offshore
patrol vessel undertook a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with French Navy ship FS Surcouf, in the
Bay of Bengal
Q9) Recently, which of the following countries took over as the presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU)?
A. Sweden B. Spain
C. Belgium D. Hungary
Answer: B. Spain
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the “Tara Award”, an Elephant Family environmental
award, by the Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla?
A. Vijay Bedi B. Kunal Khanna
C. Kartiki Gonsalves D. Rita Banerji
Answer: C. Kartiki Gonsalves
● Also, The Real Elephant Collective (TREC) from India has been awarded the Mark Shand Award, named in
honour of the late founder of Elephant Family
Q11) Recently, Researchers from which of the following countries have developed a
new, autonomous fish robot named “Belle”?
A. Russia B. Germany
C. Switzerland D. France
Answer: C. Switzerland
Q12) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Sai Hira Global Convention Centre in which of the following
states?

Q13) Recently, Shravani Mela was inaugurated in the Deoghar district of which of the following states?
C. Chhattisgarh D. Jharkhand
Q14) Recently, which of the following has become the fourth country to sign Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P)
deal?
A. India B. Sri Lanka
C. Senegal D. Namibia
Answer: C. Senegal
Q15) International Plastic Bag Free Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 2nd July B. 3rd July
th
Answer: B. 3rd July
Q16) Recently, the Assam government has announced the construction of Assam’s first-ever underwater tunnel,
connecting Numaligarh and Gohpur. What will be its approximate length?
A. 15 Km B. 25 Km
C. 35 Km D. 45 Km
Answer: C. 35 Km
More Information
● 6 new tea gardens in Assam –
○ Arun tea garden in Dhekiajuli town.
○ Adabari & Sonabeel Tea Garden in Rangapara town.
○ Kettla & Jingia Tea Garden in Behali village.
○ Pabhoi in Biswanath town.
Q17) Recently, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) organized the ‘Divya Kala Mela’
Answer: C. Jaipur
● The Divya Kala Mela, Jaipur Rajasthan is the sixth one in series starting from 2022:
○ Delhi, December 2022
○ Mumbai, February 2023
○ Bhopal, March 2023
○ Guwahati, May 2023
○ Indore June 2023.

Q18) Recently, Nahel Merzouk was shot and killed by the police officer of which of the following countries which led to
widespread riots?
A. USA B. Germany
Answer: D. France
Obituaries
● Alan Arkin, an American actor, comedian, director, producer, author, screenwriter, and singer, has passed away
aged 89.
○ He received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe
Award, and a Tony Award as well as nominations for six Emmy Awards.
○ For his performance as a foul-mouthed grandfather in Little Miss Sunshine (2006), he won the Academy
Award for Best Supporting Actor

Q1) Recently, Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Dialogue 2022-23 has concluded. It was launched in
India by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog in partnership with which of the following
organizations?
C. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) D. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Q2) Recently, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has launched the Tomato Grand Challenge
(TGC) hackathon in collaboration with which of the following?
A. Ministry of Education (Innovation Cell) B. NITI Aayog
C. IFFCO D. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Answer: A. Ministry of Education (Innovation Cell)
Q3) Recently, the union government has approved the ‘Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023’. It has been drafted by
A. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) B. NITI Aayog
C. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) D. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Answer: A. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
Q4) Recently, which of the following organizations has become the new permanent member of the Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation (SCO)?
A. Belarus B. Iran
C. Mongolia D. Afghanistan
Answer: B. Iran
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been re-elected as the Director General of United Nations Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO)?
A. Soumya Swaminathan B. Tomio Shichiri
C. Qu-Dongyu D. Konda Reddy Chavva

Answer: C. Qu-Dongyu
Q6) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has laid the foundation stone of the first Sainik School to be operated by
a cooperative organisation “Shri Motibhai R. Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School” in which of the following states/union
territories?
C. Gujarat D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: C. Gujarat
Q7) Recently, the PM Shri Narendra Modi used the Ol Chiki script of which of the following
languages on the occasion of Hul Diwas?
A. Manipuri B. Dogri
C. Bodo D. Santhali
Answer: D. Santhali
Q8) Recently, who amongst the following has created the national record in the women's 100m backstroke at the 76th
Senior National Aquatic Championships 2023, Hyderabad?
A. Maana Patel B. Lineysha AK
C. Nina Venkatesh D. Chahat Arora
Answer: A. Maana Patel
Q9) Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to create two dedicated ‘monkey forests’ (Vanar Vans) in which
A. Varanasi B. Mathura
C. Lucknow D. Meerut
Answer: C. Lucknow
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new National Cyber Security Coordinator (NCSC)?
A. Lt. General Rajesh Pant B. Lt. General Gulshan Rai
C. Lt. General Hemant Jha D. Lt. General M U Nair
Answer: D. Lt. General M U Nair
Q11) Recently, the Indian men’s football team defeated which of the following countries in the final of the Bangabandhu
SAFF Championship 2023?
A. Lebanon B. Kuwait
Answer: B. Kuwait
Q12) Recently, Debadatta Chand has assumed charge as the managing director and chief executive officer of which of the
following banks?
A. Canara Bank B. Bank of Baroda (BoB)
C. Indian Bank D. UCO Bank
Answer: B. Bank of Baroda (BoB)

More Information
● Former HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh has announced his retirement, just a day before the mega merger
with HDFC Bank, after spending nearly 45 years at the corporation.
● HDFC Bank became the fourth-largest bank in the world in terms of market capitalization after the merger
● State Bank of India announced the appointment of Kameshwar Rao Kodavanti, who has been with the bank
since 1991, as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He replaces Charanjit Surinder Singh Attra who has
resigned from the post.
Q13) Recently, the Post office departments of India and which of the following countries have entered into an agreement
to introduce International Tracked Packet Service (ITPS)?
A. Canada B. China
C. Japan D. Singapore
Answer: A. Canada
Q14) World Zoonoses Day is observed on which of the following days every
year?
A. 3rd July B. 4th July
C. 5th July D. 6th July
Answer: D. 6th July
Q15) Recently, Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated an International Hostel named “Madhumaas” at
Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) in which of the following
cities?
A. Patna B. Ghaziabad
C. New Delhi D. Mumbai
Q16) Recently, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed who amongst the following as the
chairman of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee?
A. Sunil Gavaskar B. Chetan Sharma
C. Ajit Agarkar D. Pragyan Ojha
Answer: C. Ajit Agarkar
Q17) Recently, which of the following states/union territories has raised the age of superannuation for university
professors to 65 years?
A. Delhi B. Jammu and Kashmir
Q18) Recently, UNESCO has accepted the proposal of which of the following countries to readmit it to the organization?
A. Israel B. USA
C. North Korea D. Iran
Answer: B. USA

Q1) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA)?
A. Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) B. FICCI
C. Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications D. NITI Aayog
Answer: C. Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications
Q2) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the “Scheme for critical care and support for accessing
justice to rape/gang-rape survivors and minor girls who get pregnant” under the umbrella Mission Vatsalya?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment D. Ministry of Women and Child Development
Answer: D. Ministry of Women and Child Development
Q3) Recently, Dharma Chakra Pravartana Divas was celebrated on 3rd July 2023. It is related to the life of who amongst
the following?
A. Lord Mahavira B. Lord Buddha
C. Ashoka (Mauryan Empire) D. Samudra Gupta (Gupta Empire)
Answer: B. Lord Buddha
Q4) Recently, the closing ceremony of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju was held on 4th July, 2023 in
Hyderabad. He is related to which of the following movements?
A. Sanyasi Revolt, Bengal B. Moplah Rebellion, Malabar
C. Paika Rebellion, Odisha D. Rampa Rebellion, Andhra Pradesh
Answer: D. Rampa Rebellion, Andhra Pradesh
Q5) Recently, China defeated Japan to win the International Basketball Federation (FIBA)
Women's Asia Cup 2023. It was hosted in which of the following countries?
A. Australia B. China
C. Japan D. New Zealand
Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the AIFF Men’s Footballer of
the Year for 2022-23?
A. Sunil Chhetri B. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
C. Lallianzuala Chhangte D. Sandesh Jhingan
Answer: C. Lallianzuala Chhangte
● AIFF Player of the Year Award winners for 2022-23

○ AIFF Men’s Footballer of the Year 2022-23: Lallianzuala Chhangte
○ AIFF Women’s Footballer of the Year 2022-23: Manisha Kalyan
○ AIFF Men’s Emerging Footballer of the Year 2022-23: Akash Mishra
○ AIFF Women’s Emerging Footballer of the Year 2022-23: Shilji Shaji

Q7) Recently, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has decided to extend Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s
contract by one more year. He was the former Prime Minister of which of the following countries?
C. Norway D. Italy
Answer: C. Norway
Q8) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the eSARAS mobile App?
A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry B. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
C. Ministry of Rural Development D. Ministry of Finance
Q9) Recently, which of the following states has launched the new scheme “Mo Jungle Jami Yojana”?
Answer: A. Odisha
Q10) Recently, at the conclusion of the Startup 20 Gurugram Summit, India officially handed over the torch to which of
A. Italy B. Indonesia
C. Brazil D. Argentina
Answer: C. Brazil
Q11) Recently, Scientists from which of the following countries embarked onboard India’s research vessel Sagar Nidhi?
A. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh B. Bangladesh and Mauritius
C. Maldives and Sri Lanka D. Nepal and Singapore
Answer: B. Bangladesh and Mauritius
Q12) Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a “staff-level pact” with which of the following
countries on a $ 3 billion “stand-by arrangement”?
C. Bangladesh D. Turkiye
Answer: B. Pakistan
Q13) According to a recent report titled 'Trade in services for development' by the
World Bank and World Trade Organisation (WTO), what is India’s share of global
commercial services exports in 2022?
A. 3.0% B. 5.4%
C. 4.4% D. 2.0%
Answer: C. 4.4%
Q14) Recently, the seventh edition of the bilateral Japan-India Maritime Exercise
2023 (JIMEX 23) was held at which of the following places?
A. Kochi B. Visakhapatnam
Answer: B. Visakhapatnam

Q15) Recently, foundation stone for the EKAMRA project (Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monuments Revival Action
(EKAMRA) plan) was laid in which of the following states?
C. Assam D. Odisha
Answer: D. Odisha
Q16) Recently, Uma Chetry has become the first cricketer from which of the following states to be selected in the Senior
Indian Women’s Cricket team?
C. Assam D. Mizoram
Answer: C. Assam
Q17) Recently, Egypt has restored full diplomatic ties with which of the following countries by appointing its ambassador
for the first time in 10 years?
A. Qatar B. Yemen
C. Turkiye D. Israel
Answer: C. Turkiye
Q18) Recently, which of the following countries has called for the expansion of the UN Security Council's permanent
seats to include India, Brazil, Germany and Japan as well as African representation?
C. Russia D. China
More Information
● The U.N. Security Council will hold a first-ever meeting on the threats of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on July
18, 2023.
○ The meeting organized by the United Kingdom, will see global leaders discussing the potential threats
of artificial intelligence (AI) to international peace and security.
○ It has been presented as a centerpiece of the UK’s presidency of the council.

Q1) Recently, the Seventh edition of the Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise,
SALVEX 2023 was conducted at Kochi between India and with which of the following countries?
A. France B. Japan
C. USA D. Sri Lanka
Answer: C. USA
Q2) Recently, an MoU was signed to open first IIT campus (Madras) outside India in which of the following countries?
A. Sri Lanka B. Malaysia
C. UAE D. Tanzania
Answer: D. Tanzania
Q3) World Kiswahili Language Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 5th July B. 6th July
th
Answer: C. 7th July
● Theme: Unleashing Kiswahili’s potential in the digital era
Q4) Recently, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) India has partnered with which of the following
agencies for cooperation in the field of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Innovative Air Mobility?
A. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) B. European Union Aviation Safety Agency
C. Federal Aviation Administration, USA D. Civil Aviation Authority of Israel
Answer: B. European Union Aviation Safety Agency

Q5) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed a Protocol Document for extending the Cooperation
in the field of Personnel Management and Public Administration till 2028?
A. Malaysia B. Maldives
C. Sri Lanka D. Singapore
Q6) Recently, which of the following states/union territories has launched India's first Tele-MANAS chat-bot for
providing mental health services?
C. Delhi D. Uttar Pradesh
Q7) Recently, Dr B Neeraja Prabhakar has been nominated as the Chairman for the Research Advisory Committee (RAC)
in respect of ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research. It is in which of the following states?
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh
Q8) Recently, which of the following organizations has re-released the ozone-UV bulletin, after a gap of seven years?
A. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) B. United Nations Development programme (UNDP)
C. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) D. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Answer: C. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Q9) Recently, which of the following states has doubled the insurance cover under Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana to
Rs 10 lakh from Rs 5 lakh?
Answer: A. Gujarat
Q10) Recently, which of the following has become the first urban body in the country to get the Extended Producers
Responsibility (EPR) credit?
A. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) B. Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
C. Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) D. Amdavad Municipal Corporation
Answer: C. Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC)
Q11) Recently, Taiwan has announced to establish its third Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) in which of the
following cities?
Answer: A. Mumbai
Q12) Recently, the union Ministry of Home Affairs has allocated how much amount for the “Scheme for Expansion and
Modernization of Fire Services in the States” under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)?

Answer: C. Rs. 5000 crore
Q13) Recently, which of the following teams has won the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-23 title?
A. Netherlands B. Great Britain
C. Belgium D. India
Answer: A. Netherlands
Q14) Recently seen in news, Second Thomas Shoal, Spratly Islands is located in which of the following seas?
A. Yellow Sea B. Arabian Sea
C. South China Sea D. Red Sea
Answer: C. South China Sea
Q15) Recently, which of the following organizations has released its World Investment Report 2023?
C. World Trade Organization (WTO) D. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Answer: D. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Q16) Recently seen in news, what is the name of the India's Artificial Intelligence (AI)-led language translation platform?
A. BHASHINI B. GARGI
C. KAVERI D. UTKRISHT
Answer: A. BHASHINI
Q17) Recently, the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka has signed a MoU with which of the following Indian institutions for
academic collaboration?
A. University of Delhi (DU) B. IIT, Madras
C. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru D. Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has been elected as the president of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI)?
A. K Govindaraj B. Kulvinder Singh Gill
C. Aadhav Arjuna D. Surya Singh
Answer: C. Aadhav Arjuna

Q1) Recently, which of the following state governments has announced a free accidental and life
insurance cover worth Rs 4 lakh for Gig workers?
A. Haryana B. Karnataka
Q2) Recently, which of the following state governments has announced a monthly pension of Rs 2,750 for unmarried
people in the state?
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Haryana
Answer: D. Haryana
Q3) Recently, the Defence ministry has inked a ₹ 458-crore contract with which of the following companies for the
procurement of two Dornier aircraft?
A. Lockheed Martin B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
C. Saab D. Dassault Aviation
Answer: B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Q4) Recently, the Union government has appointed who amongst the following as the
acting chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?
A. Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel B. Justice Sudhir Agarwal
C. Justice Sheo Kumar Singh D. Justice Arum Kumar Tyagi
Answer: C. Justice Sheo Kumar Singh
Q5) Recently, which of the following institutions has partnered with Indian Railways for developing tamper-proof
signalling system based on blockchain technology?
C. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru D. IIT, Kharagpur
Answer: D. IIT, Kharagpur

Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Executive Director (ED) of the Reserve Bank of
India (RBI)?
A. P Vasudevan B. C.S. Setty
C. Vivek Joshi D. R. Vishwanathan
Answer: A. P Vasudevan
Q7) Recently, India has signed a MoU with which of the following countries for cooperation in the field of election
management and administration?
A. Panama B. Peru
C. Bolivia D. Costa Rica
Answer: A. Panama
Q8) Canada, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Ukraine have filed a case against which of the following countries in the
International Court of Justice (ICJ) for downing of Flight PS752 in 2020?
C. Iran D. Israel
Answer: C. Iran
Q9) Recently, India’s first Vedic-themed Park “Ved Van Park” has been inaugurated in which of the following cities?
A. Bengaluru B. Lucknow
C. Gurugram D. Noida
Answer: D. Noida
Q10) Recently, the 67th Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) Convention 2023 was held in which of the following
cities?
A. Colombo, Sri Lanka B. Dhaka, Bangladesh
C. New Delhi, India D. Kathmandu, Nepal
Answer: A. Colombo, Sri Lanka
Q11) Recently, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has named “Amrit Kaal” as which of the following?
A. Kartavya Kaal B. Samridhi Kaal
C. Bahgya Kaal D. Anand Kaal
Answer: A. Kartavya Kaal
Q12) Jenin Refugee Camp, recently seen in news, is located in which of the following regions?
A. Sudan B. West Bank
C. Yemen D. Syria
Answer: B. West Bank

Q13) Recently, it was announced that African cheetahs will be relocated from Kuno National Park (KNP) to the Gandhi
Sagar Sanctuary. It is in which of the following states?
Q14) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to return looted artworks during the colonial era to Sri
Lanka and Indonesia?
A. Netherlands B. United Kingdom (Britain)
C. France D. Portugal
Answer: A. Netherlands
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian to be appointed to the board of Russian energy
giant Rosneft?
A. Dr Ranjit Rath B. Pushp Kumar Joshi
C. G Krishnakumar D. Govind Kottieth Satish
Answer: D. Govind Kottieth Satish
Q16) Recently, India has joined the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG). Who amongst the
following has been designated as the Sherpa of India to the GCRG process?
A. Amitabh Kant B. Sanjay Verma
C. Prerna Shahi D. L. Ramesh Babu
Answer: B. Sanjay Verma
Q17) Recently, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) inter-departmental group (IDG) has recommended a roadmap towards
the internationalisation of the rupee. It was headed by who amongst the following?
A. Swaminathan Jankiraman B. T Rabi Shankar
C. Radha Shyam Ratho D. M.K. Jain
Answer: C. Radha Shyam Ratho
Q18) Recently, the tri-services contingent of the Indian armed forces has left for France for the Bastille Day parade. It is
celebrated on which of the following days every year?
th
Answer: D. 14th July

Q1) Recently, the UN Human Rights Council has appointed who amongst the following from India in
the three-member panel probing human rights violations by Russia in Ukraine?
A. Harish Salve B. Sidharth Luthra
C. Vrinda Grover D. Mukul Rohatgi
Answer: C. Vrinda Grover
Q2) Recently, the second edition of the Emerging Peacemakers Forum 2023 was held in which of the following cities?
A. New York B. Geneva
C. London D. Berlin
Answer: B. Geneva
Q3) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 42nd meeting of the “PRAGATI” (Pro-Active Governance and Timely
Implementation). It is an initiative by which of the following organizations?
A. NITI Aayog B. Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
C. Ministry of Finance D. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Answer: B. Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
Q4) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the bottling plant of the Indian Oil Corporation with a capacity of
60,000 metric ton per annum in Korba district of which of the following states?
Q5) Recently, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has laid the foundation stone of Inland Waterways Transport (IWT)
terminal at Bogibeel in Dibrugarh, by the bank of the River Brahmaputra. It is a part of which of the following national
waterways?
A. National Waterway 1 B. National Waterway 2
C. National Waterway 3 D. National Waterway 4
Answer: B. National Waterway 2
Q6) Recently, Google celebrated Tanabata festival with a special doodle. It is

celebrated in which of the following countries?
A. South Korea B. Sri Lanka
Answer: C. Japan
Q7) The World Hindu Congress 2023 will be organized by the Word Hindu Foundation in which of the following
countries?
A. Bangkok, Thailand B. Singapore
C. New York, USA D. Colombo, Sri Lanka
Answer: A. Bangkok, Thailand

Q8) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched the Jan Samman Video Contest to spread awareness
about the government schemes?
Q9) Recently, Ubinas Volcano has erupted. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Mexico B. Colombia
C. Indonesia D. Peru
Answer: D. Peru
Q10) Recently, which of the following countries has released its first open-source desktop operating system, named
“OpenKylin”?
C. China D. Iran
Answer: C. China
Q11) National Fish Farmer’s Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year in India?
th
Answer: B. 10th July
Q12) Recently, ‘Ama Pokhari’ Yojana has been launched in which of the following states?
Answer: A. Odisha
Q13) Recently, who amongst the following has ben appointed as the President of the National Consumer Disputes
Redressal Commission (NCDRC)?
A. Justice AP Shahi B. Dr Sadhna Shanker
C. Bharat Kumar Pandya D. Air Vice Marshal Jonnalagadda Rajendra
Answer: A. Justice AP Shahi
Q14) Recently, who amongst the following represented India at the United Nations High Level Political Forum (HLPF)
2023 on Sustainable Development, New York?
A. Dr S. Jaishankar B. Shri Narendra Modi
C. Shri G Kishan Reddy D. Shri Amitabh Kant
Answer: C. Shri G Kishan Reddy
● Theme: Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda
for Sustainable Development at all levels
Q15) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new chairperson of the International Financial
Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)?
A. Tarun Bajaj B. Hasmukh Adhia
C. K Rajaraman D. Injeti Srinivas

Answer: C. K Rajaraman
Q16) Recently, the 33rd Conference of the State Finance Secretaries 2023 was held in which of the following cities?
Answer: B. Mumbai
● Theme: Debt Sustainability: States’ Perspective
Q17) World Population Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
Answer: C. 11th July
● Theme: Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world’s
infinite possibilities.
Q18) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched the Antyodaya Shram Suraksha Accident
Insurance Scheme?
A. Gujarat B. Karnataka
Answer: A. Gujarat

Q1) Recently, which of the following organizations has operationalised the Urban Infrastructure
Development Fund (UIDF) with an initial corpus of Rs 10,000 crore?
A. National Housing Bank (NHB) B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) D. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Answer: A. National Housing Bank (NHB)
Q2) According to the recently released Performance Grading Index 2.0 2021-22 by the Ministry of Education, how many
States/UTs has attained the highest Grade i.e Daksh?
A. None B. 2
C. 6 D. 8
Answer: A. None

Q3) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to supply cluster bombs to Ukraine as part of a military aid
package of $800 million?
C. USA D. Italy
Answer: C. USA
Q4) Recently, which of the following states has announced to launch “Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam”?
Q5) Recently, which of the following institutions has developed an Early Warning System called "Farmers' Distress
Index”?
A. Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi B. Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru
C. Institute of Forest Productivity, Ranchi D. Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad
Answer: D. Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad
Q6) “GIFT NIFTY”, recently seen in news, is a first cross-border initiative connecting capital markets of India and which
A. Singapore B. United Kingdom (Britain)
C. USA D. Ireland
Q7) Recently, it was decided to rename which of the following hill stations as “Jaswantgarh”?
A. Almora B. Lansdowne
C. Auli D. Dhanaulti

Answer: B. Lansdowne
Q8) Recently, which of the following countries has returned a fragment of a 3,400-year-old statue
of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II to Egypt?
A. Germany B. Switzerland
C. Netherlands D. India
Answer: B. Switzerland
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has launched the Standards Coordination Portal?
A. K Rajaraman B. T.V. Somanathan
C. Ajay Kumar Bhalla D. Sanjay Agarwal
Answer: A. K Rajaraman
Q10) Recently, which of the following countries has proposed to implement National Health Insurance Fund Regulations
(NHIF), 2023?
A. Uganda B. Tanzania
C. Kenya D. South Africa
Answer: C. Kenya
Q11) Recently, scientists from which of the following countries have made the world's first diagnosis of chronic traumatic
encephalopathy (CTE) in a professional female athlete?
A. USA B. France
C. Australia D. China
Q12) Recently, Nikki McCray-Pension, two-time Olympic gold medallist, has passed away aged 51. She was related with
which of the following sports?
A. Swimming B. Basketball
C. Hockey D. Football
Answer: B. Basketball
Q13) Recently, India and which of the following countries have started trade settlements in local currencies?
A. Tanzania B. Bangladesh
C. Russia D. South Africa
Answer: A. Tanzania
Q14) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Canada Open 2023 Super
500 Men’s Singles title?
A. Lakshya Sen B. H.S. Prannoy
C. B. Sai Praneeth D. Ajay Jayaram
Answer: A. Lakshya Sen
Q15) “PBW RS1”, recently seen in news, is a type of which of the following crops?
A. Rice B. Sugarcane
C. Bajra D. Wheat

Answer: D. Wheat
Q16) Recently, European Union have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with which of the following countries?
A. China B. New Zealand
C. USA D. Japan
Q17) Recently, Major Bakhtawar Singh Brar (retd), one of the oldest veterans of the Indian Army and its Kumaon
Regiment, has passed away. What was his age?
Answer: C. 109 years
Q18) Recently, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) founded its foundation day. It was founded in
A. 1946 B. 1973
C. 1991 D. 1998
Answer: B. 1973

Q1) Who amongst the following will command the Indian Air Force contingent at the Bastille Day
parade in Paris on July 14, 2023?
A. Squadron Leader Avni Chaturvedi B. Squadron Leader Mohana Singh Jitarwal
C. Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth D. Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy
Answer: D. Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy
Q2) Recently, India has permitted imports of potatoes from which of the following countries without any license till June
2024?
A. Myanmar B. Netherlands
C. Bhutan D. Bangladesh
Answer: C. Bhutan
Q3) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first transgender model to win the title of Miss Netherlands
2023?
A. Rikkie Valerie Kolle B. Ona Moody
C. Angela Ponce D. Habiba Mostafa
Answer: A. Rikkie Valerie Kolle
More Information
● Recently, it was informed that Cell phones, tablets and smartwatches will be largely banned from classrooms
in the Netherlands from January 1, 2024, in a bid to limit distractions during lessons.
○ Devices will only be allowed if they are specifically needed, for instance during lessons on digital skills,
for medical reasons or for people with disabilities.
Q4) Recently, Edgars Rinkevics has been sworn in as the president of which of the following countries?
C. Lithuania D. Poland
Answer: B. Latvia
Q5) Recently, Mukhra (K) model village of which of the following states has become the first habitation to have insured
by 100 percent?
C. Odisha D. Telangana
Answer: D. Telangana
Q6) India will co-host a two-day 'India-Africa International Millet Conference 2023’ with which of the following
countries?
A. Tanzania B. South Africa
C. Uganda D. Kenya
Answer: D. Kenya

Q7) Recently, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Uttar Pradesh Government, Dinesh Pratap Singh has
inaugurated of the Indian Mango Festival ‘Aamrus,’ in which of the following cities?
A. Berlin, Germany B. New York, USA
C. Moscow, Russia D. London, United Kingdom
Answer: C. Moscow, Russia
Q8) Who amongst the following has been awarded the Philippe Chatrier Award 2023 by the International Tennis
Federation (ITF)?
A. Chris Evert B. Justine Henin
C. Margaret Court D. Helen Wills
Answer: B. Justine Henin
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian male archer to win a gold in the recurve category at
the Youth World Championships 2023, Ireland?
A. Manav Jadhao B. Goldi Mishra
C. Agastay Singh D. Parth Salunkhe
Answer: D. Parth Salunkhe
Q10) Recently, CDS General Anil Chauhan has inaugurated LRMR Hangar & Dispersal at Naval Air Station, INS
Utkrosh. It is in which of the following states/union territories?
C. Lakshadweep Islands D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Answer: D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Q11) Recently, US Naval Ship USNS Salvor has arrived at L&T Kattupalli shipyard. It is in which of the following
states?
Q12) Recently, who amongst the following has been elected as the new President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)?
A. Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah B. Raja Randhir Singh
C. Jizhong Wei D. Gordan Tang
Answer: A. Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah

Q13) Recently, India and which of the following countries carried out a joint ‘Operation Broader Sword’ to crackdown
illicit drug shipments?
A. Australia B. USA
C. Canada D. UAE
Answer: B. USA
Q14) Recently, Dell Technologies has partnered with which of the following companies to launch an Artificial
Intelligence (AI) lab in Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology, Telangana?
A. Intel B. Microsoft
C. Google D. Meta
Answer: A. Intel
Q15) Who amongst the following will be honoured with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2023?
A. Smt. Droupadi Murmu B. Shri Narendra Modi
C. Shri Amit Shah D. Smt Tessy Thomas
Answer: B. Shri Narendra Modi
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has been given 2-year extension as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT)?
A. Rajiv Mehrishi B. Rajkumar Upadhyay
C. Pankaj Kumar Dalela D. Shikha Srivastava
Answer: B. Rajkumar Upadhyay
Q17) International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms is observed on which of the following days every year?
Q18) Recently, how many Indian origin women have featured in the Forbes list of America's 100 richest self-made
women 2023?
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Answer: D. 4
1. Jayshree Ullal
2. Neerja Sethi
3. Neha Narkhede
4. Indra Nooyi

Q1) Recently, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the regional office of Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in which of the following cities?
A. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia B. Colombo, Sri Lanka
C. Dhaka, Bangladesh D. Hanoi, Vietnam
Answer: A. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Q2) Recently, which of the following Indian companies has signed an Agreement with Spain-based Navantia to
participate in the Indian Navy’s P75 (India) submarine project?
A. Cochin Shipyard Limited B. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
C. Bharat Forge D. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Answer: B. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
Q3) World Malala Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
Q4) Recently, the 50th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was held in New Delhi. It was chaired by
A. Shri Narendra Modi B. Shri Amit Shah
C. Shri Devendra Fadnavis D. Smt Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: D. Smt Nirmala Sitharaman
Q5) According to the recently released 2023 Military Strength list by Global Firepower, which of
the following countries has the most powerful military force worldwide?
A. USA B. Russia
C. China D. India
Answer: A. USA
Q6) According to the recent report by Goldman Sachs India will become the world’s second-largest
economy by which of the following years?
A. 2047 B. 2050
C. 2034 D. 2075
Answer: D. 2075

Q7) Recently, the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has collaborated with which of the following companies to launch an
industry visit initiative under Atal Tinkering labs?
A. Bharat Biotech B. Serum Institute of India (SII)
C. Patanjali D. Bayer
Answer: D. Bayer
Q8) Recently, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved two “Obra D” thermal power projects of 800MW at a cost of Rs
18,000 crore in which of the following districts?
A. Mathura B. Lalitpur
C. Agra D. Sonbhadra
Answer: D. Sonbhadra
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for June 2023?
A. Harmanpreet Kaur B. Ashleigh Gardner
C. Heather Knight D. Nat Sciver Brunt
Answer: B. Ashleigh Gardner
● Wanindu Hasaranga won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June 2023
Q10) Recently, Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been re-elected as the president of which of the following countries?
A. Uzbekistan B. Tajikistan
C. Kazakhstan D. Turkmenistan
Answer: A. Uzbekistan
Q11) World Paper Bag Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: If You're 'Fantastic', Do Something 'Dramatic' To Cut The 'Plastic', Use 'Paper Bags

Q12) Recently, India topped the medals tally at the 34th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2023. It was held in which
A. Germany B. UAE
C. France D. USA
Answer: B. UAE
Q13) Recently, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has inaugurated Product Design Centre
(PDC), set up at Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in which of the following cities?
C. Kolkata D. Chennai
Answer: C. Kolkata
Q14) Recently, which of the following countries has declared a nationwide emergency due to the outbreak of
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)?
A. Chile B. Peru
C. Mexico D. Panama
Answer: B. Peru
Q15) Recently, which of the following institutions has developed an AI-based framework called “Osteo HRNet”?
A. IIT, Madras B. IIT, Guwahati
C. IIT, Delhi D. IIT, Bombay
Answer: B. IIT, Guwahati
Q16) Recently, China and which of the following pacific countries have announced the launch of a comprehensive
strategic partnership?
A. Fiji B. Kiribati
C. Marshall Islands D. Solomon Islands
Answer: D. Solomon Islands
Q17) Recently, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has announced to achieve net zero target by 2050. It is
headquartered in which of the following cities?
A. Brussels B. London
C. Berlin D. Geneva
Answer: B. London
Q18) Recently, India’s G20 Presidency created a new Guinness World Record, the largest
display of Lambani embroidery items. Lambani embroidery is mainly practised in which

Q1) IIT Delhi will open its international campus in which of the following countries?
A. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia B. Abu Dhabi, UAE
C. Dhaka, Bangladesh D. London, United Kingdom (UK)
Answer: B. Abu Dhabi, UAE
Q2) What is the name of India's first regional AI news anchor, which is recently unveiled by Odisha TV?
A. Sona B. Riya
C. Lisa D. Fedha
Answer: C. Lisa
Q3) Recently, which of the following state governments has recommended a proposal for inclusion of ‘Kui’ language in
the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: D. Odisha
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Lithuania?
A. Devesh Uttam B. Sibi George
C. Pranay Kumar Verma D. Ajay Bisaria
Answer: A. Devesh Uttam
Q5) Recently, Lord Hanuman has been chosen as the official mascot of the Asian Athletics
Championships 2023. It will be held in which of the following countries?
A. China B. Singapore
C. Thailand D. Indonesia
Answer: C. Thailand
Q6) Recently, India’s first F-oodle (Google Doodle honouring Indian food) celebrated
which of the following Indian food?
A. Pani Puri B. Aloo Tikki
C. Pav Bhaji D. Samosa
Answer: A. Pani Puri
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the director-in-charge of the IIT Madras' Zanzibar
campus, becoming the first-ever woman director of an IIT?
A. Preeti Sudan B. Preeti Aghalayam
C. Aditi Pant D. Indira Hinduja
Answer: B. Preeti Aghalayam
Q8) Recently, the Sixth India-Arab Partnership Conference 2023 was organized in which of the following cities?

Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of ITC Limited?
A. RS Sodhi B. Rajeev Mishra
C. Manohar Lal Agarwal D. Sanjiv Puri
Answer: D. Sanjiv Puri
More Information
● SBI Cards & Payment Services (SBI Card) has appointed Abhijit Chakravorty as MD & CEO for two years
○ Chakravorty, who is presently a Deputy Managing Director at SBI, will assume charge of his new role
on August 12
○ He will replace Incumbent MD & CEO Rama Mohan Rao Amara
Q10) Recently, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) celebrated its 42nd Foundation Day
on which of the following days?
● Theme: NABARD: 42 Years of Rural Transformation
Q11) Recently, the 11th meeting of the Executive Board of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) was held
A. Sri Lanka B. Nepal
C. South Africa D. Colombia
Answer: D. Colombia
● Theme: A global view on the challenges of regional elections 2023
Q12) Recently, India and which of the following countries have launched trade transaction in rupees?
A. Bangladesh B. Singapore
C. USA D. Canada
Q13) Recently, which of the following has become the first Indian state to launch the “Eat Right” mobile application?
Answer: B. Kerala
Q14) Recently, which of the following has become the first Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) in India to get
certified for Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS)?
A. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) B. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
C. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) D. Coal India Limited (CIL)

Q15) According to the recently released Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2023, how many people in India
have been lifted out of poverty between 2005-06 and 2019-21?
A. 645 million B. 415 million
C. 230 million D. 370 million
Answer: B. 415 million
Q16) “FL 2027”, recently seen in news, is a type of which of the following crops?
A. Tomato B. Potato
C. Brinjal D. Apple

Answer: B. Potato
Q17) Recently, Prayuth Chan-ocha has announced his retirement from politics. He is the Prime Minister of which of the
C. Indonesia D. Myanmar
Answer: B. Thailand
Q18) Recently, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved flying school “EKVI Air Training
Organization Pvt Ltd” in which of the following states?

Q1) Recently, which of the following states/union territories has launched the Mobile-Dost-App under
the Apka-Mobile-Hamara-Daftar initiative?
A. Ladakh B. Sikkim
C. Haryana D. Jammu and Kashmir
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has launched his own artificial intelligence company “xAI”?
A. Bill Gates B. Mark Zuckerberg
C. Elon Musk D. Jack Ma
Answer: C. Elon Musk
Q3) The world's largest International Temple Convention and Expo (ITCX) 2023 will be held in which of the following
cities?
A. Haridwar B. New Delhi
C. Lucknow D. Varanasi
Answer: D. Varanasi
Q4) Ministry of Ayush, Government of India will host the Conference on Traditional Medicines for ASEAN Countries in
C. Bhopal D. Raipur
Q5) Recently, which of the following companies has launched the world's first methane-liquid oxygen space rocket
“Zhuque-2” into orbit?
C. Skyroot Aerospace D. LandSpace
Answer: D. LandSpace
Q6) Recently, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour by
C. UAE D. United Kingdom (Britain)
Answer: A. France
Q7) World Youth Skills Day is observed annually on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Skilling teachers, trainers and youth for a transformative future.

Q8) Recently, which of the following states/union territories has received the SKOCH Award under the theme “State of
Governance India 2047” in gold category for its Rural Livelihoods Mission?
A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Kerala
Q9) The Ultimate Table Tennis 2023 Season 4 will be held in which of the following cities?
Answer: B. Pune
Q10) What is the name of the recent campaign which has been launched for banks under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund?
A. KRISHI B. BHARAT
C. KISAN D. UNNAT
Answer: B. BHARAT
● BHARAT (Banks Heralding Accelerated Rural & Agriculture Transformation)
Q11) Recently, which of the following companies has announced to buy 100% stake in the German automotive
engineering services company ASAP Group for EUR 251.1 million (about ₹2,300 crore)?
A. Infosys B. TCS
C. HCL Technologies D. Wipro
Answer: C. HCL Technologies
Q12) Recently, the Defense Acquisition Council has approved the proposal to buy how many Rafale-M fighter aircraft for
the Indian Navy?
A. 22 B. 24
C. 26 D. 28
Answer: C. 26
More Information
● The Defence Ministry and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the use of millets and healthy eating practices among the
armed forces and ensure availability of safe and nutritious food.
Q13) Recently, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice S Venkatanarayana Bhatti have been sworn in as the judges of the
Supreme Court of India. What is the total strength of the Supreme Court of India (including the Chief Justice)?
A. 31 B. 32
C. 33 D. 34
Answer: D. 34
Q14) Recently, the 2023 NATO summit was held in Vilnius. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Lithuania B. Ukraine
C. Sweden D. Finland

Answer: A. Lithuania
Q15) Recently, INS Sunayna participated in the Exercise Op Southern Readiness 2023 conducted by Combined Maritime
Forces (CMF). It was held in which of the following countries?
A. Maldives B. Seychelles
C. Madagascar D. Sri Lanka
Answer: B. Seychelles
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has created a world record of 70.83m in F64 javelin throw at the World
Para-Athletics Championship 2023 in Paris?
A. Nishad Kumar B. Devendra Jhajharia
C. Ankur Dhama D. Sumit Antil
Answer: D. Sumit Antil
Q17) What is the name of the Differential Global Navigation Satellite System (DGNSS) which has been recently
launched by the union minister Sarbanand Sonowal?
A. SAGAR SAMPARK B. SAGAR SAMRIDDHI
C. SAGAR PARIKRAMA D. SAGAR PRAHAR
Answer: A. SAGAR SAMPARK
Q18) Recently, Mount Fagradalsfjall volcano has erupted. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Italy B. Iceland
C. Greenland D. Norway
Answer: B. Iceland
Obituaries
● Renowned artist Karuvattu Mana Vasudevan Namboothiri popularly known as artist Namboothiri has aged 98.
○ Artist Namboothiri served in various newspapers and worked as an art director in a few films.
○ He portrayed several important characters in Malayalam cinema.
● Parimal Kumar Ghosh, a legendary commander of the Border Security Force (BSF), has passed away aged 84.
○ He was the first Indian military officer to assist Bangladesh freedom fighters during the 1971
liberation war.
○ Ghosh served as a commander in the 92nd Battalion of the BSF and was stationed in Tripura
● Luis Suárez Miramontes, also known as the “Golden Galician,” has passed away aged 88.
○ He was the only Spanish to receive soccer’s most prestigious individual accolade, the Ballon d’Or.
○ Suárez won the Ballon d’Or in 1960 and was runner-up in 1961 and 1964.
○ He played for Spain’s team that won the 1964 European Championship

Q1) The 15th BRICS summit 2023 will be held in person in which of the following countries?
A. South Africa B. China
C. Brazil D. India
Q2) Recently, which of the following states/union territories has announced to establish a ‘Kesh Kala’ Board?
A. Odisha B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Delhi
Answer: D. Delhi
Q3) Recently, which of the following companies has launched the experimental AI notebook “NotebookLM”?
A. Apple B. Microsoft
C. Google D. Meta
Answer: C. Google
Q4) Recently, which of the following states has declared July 15, the birth anniversary of K. Kamaraj, as Education
Development Day?
Q5) Recently, Razorpay has launched its first international payment gateway ‘Curlec by Razorpay’ in which of the
A. Singapore B. Malaysia
C. Indonesia D. Thailand
Answer: B. Malaysia
Q6) Recently, 3,000-year-old "Condor's Passageway” has been discovered at the Chavin
de Huantar archaeological site. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Indonesia B. Peru
C. Chile D. Mexico
Answer: B. Peru
Q7) Recently, which of the following has become the first Arab country to receive observer status in the Asia/Pacific
Group (APG) on Money Laundering?
C. Oman D. Qatar
Answer: A. UAE
Q8) The seventh edition of India Mobile Congress 2023 will be held in which of the following cities?

● Theme: Global Digital Innovation
Q9) Recently, Ker Puja festival was celebrated in which of the following states?
A. Tripura B. Manipur
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Meghalaya
Answer: A. Tripura
Q10) Recently, Michele Bullock has been named as the first women governor of the Reserve Bank of which of the
A. Australia B. Scotland
C. Canada D. South Africa
Q11) Recently, which of the following state governments has signed a MoU with the union Ministry of Textiles to set up
a PM MITRA textile park in Navsari district?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Gujarat
Answer: B. Gujarat
Q12) Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023 (Hockey) will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Bhubaneshwar B. New Delhi
Answer: C. Chennai
Q13) Recently, Authoor betel leaves from the Thoothukudi district of which of the
following states has received a Geographical Indication (GI) certificate?
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Kerala
Q14) Nelson Mandela Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
● Theme: Climate, Food & Solidarity
Q15) Recently, Justice Alexander Thomas has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of which of the following High
Courts?
A. Madras High Court B. Karnataka High Court
C. Kerala High Court D. Delhi High Court
Answer: C. Kerala High Court

Q16) Recently seen in news, Kaas Plateau, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, is in which of the following states?
Q17) Recently, a massive Shelf Cloud formation also known as Arcus clouds has been spotted in which of the following
regions?
A. Haridwar, Uttarakhand B. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
C. Shillong, Meghalaya D. Mumbai, Maharashtra
Answer: A. Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Q18) Recently, which of the following world sports organizations has declared that men's and women's teams competing
in international events will receive equal prize money?
A. International Basketball Federation (FIBA) B. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
C. Badminton World Federation (BWF) D. International Cricket Council (ICC)
Answer: D. International Cricket Council (ICC)
More Information
● The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has been conferred with the best member federation award by the
Asian Athletics Association in Bangkok.
Obituaries
● The first woman chief secretary of Madhya Pradesh, Nirmala Buch, has passed away aged 96.
○ The 1960-batch IAS officer, Buch had served the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh from September
1991 to 1993.
○ She was appointed as one of the two interlocutors for talks with Maoists in Bastar for the safe release of
kidnapped IAS officer Alex Paul Menon in 2012.

Q1) Recently, which of the following countries has tested its latest Hwasong-18 intercontinental
ballistic missile (ICBM)?
A. Israel B. North Korea
C. Russia D. Japan
Answer: B. North Korea
Q2) Recently, which of the following has become the 51st country to sign the ASEAN's Treaty of Amity and Cooperation
in Southeast Asia (TAC)?
A. Mexico B. Panama
C. Spain D. Saudi Arabia
Q3) World Day of International Justice is observed on which of the following days every year?
Q4) Recently, which of the following Indian companies has collaborated with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission to
launch India’s first-ever Atal Tinkering Lab, based on the PPP (Public-Private Partnership) model in Kerala?
A. Samsung India B. OPPO India
C. Microsoft D. Google
Answer: B. OPPO India
Q5) Recently, which of the following has become the first airport in the country to have four runways and an elevated
taxiway?
A. Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi B. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
C. Chennai International Airport D. Cochin International Airport
Answer: A. Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi
Q6) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “Prism: The Ancestral Abode of
Rainbow”?
A. S Unnikrishnan Nair B. Aditya Bhushan
C. Vinod Mankara D. Vijay Darda
Answer: C. Vinod Mankara
Q7) Recently, Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has been upgraded to 'Schedule A' category
Central Public Sector Enterprises. It is in which of the following states?
C. Assam D. Meghalaya
Answer: C. Assam

Q8) Recently, the union government has doubled the income slabs from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 6 lakh under the Economically
Weaker Section (EWS) category in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) in which of the following cities?
A. Bengaluru B. New Delhi
Answer: D. Mumbai
Q9) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the Action Taken Report (ATR) Module of AuditOnline for
Panchayats?
A. Ministry of Panchayati Raj B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industries D. Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: A. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Q10) Recently, Google celebrated the 86th birth anniversary of Zarina Hashmi with a
special doodle. She was related with which of the following fields?
A. Artist and Printmaker B. Architecture
C. Space Science D. Medicine
Answer: A. Artist and Printmaker
Q11) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Men’s singles Wimbledon title 2023?
A. Andy Murry B. Daniil Medvedev
C. Novak Djokovic D. Carlos Alcaraz
Answer: D. Carlos Alcaraz
Q12) Recently, Adani Group has announced the full load commencement and handover of the 1,600 MW ultra super
critical Godda power plant to Bangladesh. It is built in which of the following states?
C. Tripura D. Jharkhand
Q13) Recently, which of the following states has launched the "Gajah Kotha" campaign to address the problem of
Human-Elephant Conflict?
A. Kerala B. Assam
Answer: B. Assam

Q14) Hathnikund barrage, recently seen in news, is built over which of the following rivers?
A. Sutlej B. Beas
C. Yamuna D. Ganga
Answer: C. Yamuna
Q15) Recently, which of the following African countries has declared a state of emergency to tackle rising food prices
and shortages?
C. Uganda D. Nigeria
Answer: D. Nigeria
Q16) Recently, 209th Bhanu Jayanti was celebrated on 13th July 2023 in memory of Bhanu Bhakta Acharya. He is credited
with translating which of the following Sanskrit literature in Nepali?
A. Mahabharata B. Ramayana
C. Rig Veda D. Bhagavad Gita
Answer: B. Ramayana
Q17) Recently, the first batch of Namda Art products was exported to the United Kingdom
(UK). The Namda craft is a traditional art form from which of the following states/union
territories?
Q18) Recently, Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project in Telangana has been operationalised again. It is built across which of
the following rivers?
A. Krishna B. Godavari
C. Kaveri D. Narmada

Answer: B. Godavari

Q1) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched the ‘Mukhya Mantri Sabha
Gruha (Chief Minister’s Meeting Room)’ scheme?
Answer: D. Odisha
Q2) Recently, which of the following banks has been named the World's Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility and
Asia's Best Bank for Wealth Management in the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023?
A. HDFC Bank B. DBS Bank
C. ICICI Bank D. State Bank of India
Answer: B. DBS Bank
Q3) Recently, India secured 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze medals and finished at 9th position at the 64th International
Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2023. It was held in which of the following countries?
C. UAE D. China
Answer: A. Japan
Q4) Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), has partnered with which of the following
organizations to develop five guidelines for enhancing mountainous road infrastructure in India?
C. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) D. MUFG Bank
Q5) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced its support for India’s National Green Hydrogen
Mission by offering a loan facility of up to €1 billion?
C. European Investment Bank D. MUFG Bank
Answer: C. European Investment Bank

Q6) The Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP-5) 2023 will be held in which of the
A. India B. Indonesia
C. Switzerland D. France
Answer: C. Switzerland
Q7) Recently, the 15th edition of bilateral joint military exercise “NOMADIC ELEPHANT-23” has commenced between
India and which of the following countries?
A. Mongolia B. Indonesia
C. Tajikistan D. Uzbekistan
Answer: A. Mongolia
Q8) Recently, Shishaldin Volcano has erupted. It is in which of the following regions?
A. Indonesia B. Hawaii, USA
C. Alaska, USA D. Italy
Answer: C. Alaska, USA
Q9) Recently, which of the following has become the first bank to launch a UPI QR code interoperable with India’s
central bank digital currency (CBDC)?
A. State Bank of India B. HDFC Bank
Answer: B. HDFC Bank
Q10) Recently, India won nine medals (four silver and five bronze) in the third edition of the World Deaf Youth
Badminton Championships 2023. It was held in which of the following countries?
A. Brazil B. Indonesia
C. Thailand D. Argentina
Answer: A. Brazil
Q11) Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted which of the following gift to French President
Emmanuel Macron?
A. Sandalwood Sitar B. Pochampally Ikat
C. Marble Inlay work Table D. Hand-knitted Silk Kashmiri carpet
Answer: A. Sandalwood Sitar
● Gifts presented by PM Modi (France Tour)

1. Sandalwood Sitar to French President Emmanuel Macron
2. Pochampally Ikat in Sandalwood Box for Brigitte Macron,
President’s Spouse
3. Marble inlay work table for Élisabeth Borne, Prime Minister of
France
4. Hand-knitted Silk Kashmiri carpet for Yaël Braun-Pivet, President
of French National Assembly
5. Sandalwood Hand-carved Elephant Ambavari for Gerard Larcher,
President of French Senate

Q12) Recently, Indian athletes won 27 medals - six gold, 12 silver and nine bronze - at the Asian Athletics
Championships 2023, Bangkok. Which of the following countries topped the medal tally?
A. Japan B. China
C. India D. Thailand
Answer: A. Japan
Q13) Recently, which of the following companies has received ‘Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2023’
(GPEMA) in the ‘Power Transmission Sector’?
A. NTPC Limited B. Power Grid Corporation of India
C. Adani Transmission Limited D. Tata Power
Answer: C. Adani Transmission Limited
Q14) Recently, Ravindra Mahajani has passed away at the age of 74. He was associated with which of the following?
A. Malayalam Cinema B. Journalism
C. Marathi Film Industry D. Politics
Answer: C. Marathi Film Industry
Q15) Recently, India has signed a MoU wit which of the following countries to establish IIT Delhi overseas campus?
A. Malaysia B. Singapore
C. France D. UAE
Answer: D. UAE
Q16) Recently, Dr Mangala Narlikar has passed away aged 80. She was related with which of the following fields?
A. Mathematics B. Medicine
C. Politician D. Biologist
Answer: A. Mathematics
Q17) Recently, INS Trishul conducted India’s first-ever Joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance with which of
C. Singapore D. Tanzania
Answer: D. Tanzania
Q18) Recently, Scientists have detected phosphine in the atmosphere of which of the following planets?
A. Mars B. Saturn
C. Venus D. Jupiter
Answer: C. Venus

Q1) Recently, Bonalu festival was celebrated in which of the following states?
A. Maharashtra B. Kerala
Q2) Recently, which of the following countries has formally signed the treaty to join Comprehensive and Progressive
Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade bloc?
A. India B. USA
C. China D. United Kingdom (UK)
Q3) Recently, BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers first ever meeting was held in which of the following countries?
A. New Delhi, India B. Bangkok, Thailand
C. Dhaka, Bangladesh D. Kathmandu, Nepal
Answer: B. Bangkok, Thailand
Q4) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated the new integrated terminal
building of the Veer Savarkar International Airport in which of the following
A. Lakshadweep Islands B. Daman and Diu
C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands D. Sikkim
Answer: C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Q5) Recently, India has signed a MoU with which of the following countries to establish Local Currency Settlement
System for trade settlement in their respective national currencies?
A. France B. UAE
C. China D. Russia
Answer: B. UAE
○ UAE based Gold exporter Peekay Intermark Ltd. and YESBANK became 1st users for settling their
gold transaction in INR under the newly set up Local Currency Settlement system
○ Also, the MoU on ‘Payments and Messaging Systems’ will set the stage for linking the Fast Payment
Systems (FPSs) of the two nations – the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) of India with the Instant
Payment Platform (IPP) of UAE.
■ It will link the respective Card Switches (RuPay switch and UAESWITCH).
■ It will also explore the linking of the Structured Financial Messaging System or SFMS of
India with the messaging system in the UAE.

Q6) Recently, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has inaugurated the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel
Park (PM MITRA Park) in which of the following districts?
A. Nashik B. Pune
C. Nagpur D. Amravati
Answer: D. Amravati
Q7) Recently, Russia and which of the following countries have announced to conduct military drills
'Northern/Interaction 2023’?
A. China B. Belarus
C. North Korea D. Iran
Answer: A. China
Q8) According to the recent Reserve Bank of India monthly bulletin, India's real GDP need to grow at what percentage
annually over the next 25 years to become a developed economy by 2047?
A. 6.6% B. 7.6%
C. 8.3% D. 9.7%
Answer: B. 7.6%
Q9) India will host the Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 in which of the following cities?
C. Kolkata D. New Delhi
● Theme: One Earth, One Family, One Future
● Initiatives launched: Global Food Regulators Summit 2023

○ Food-o-Copoeia: It is a comprehensive collection of food category-wise monographs. It will be a
single-point reference for applicable standards pertaining to specific product categories, facilitating
streamlined regulatory processes
○ SaNGRAH platform (Safe food for Nations: Global Food Regulatory Authorities Handbook): It is
an extensive database of Food Regulatory Authorities from 76 countries across the globe. It will be
available in multiple languages, including Hindi, English, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada,
and Malayalam
Q10) Recently, which of the following public sector companies has received the Economic Times (ET) HR World Future
Skills Awards 2023?
A. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) B. NTPC Limited
C. THDC India Limited D. State Bank of India (SBI)
Answer: B. NTPC Limited
Q11) According to the recently released Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2022 by NITI Aayog, which of the following
states has topped the overall ranking?

Q12) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the State Election Commissioner (SEC) of Jammu and
Kashmir?
A. Braj Raj Sharma B. KK Sharma
C. Shah Faesal D. Pradip Kumar Tripathi
Answer: A. Braj Raj Sharma
Q13) Recently, India and which of the following countries has signed the “Horizon 2047” agreement?
A. UAE B. USA
C. France D. Japan
Answer: C. France
More Information
● Safran, the French company and the DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) will jointly
develop jet engines for the advanced medium combat aircraft
● Submarines are proposed to be jointly built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and the Naval Group of France
● India has announced to set up a Technical Office of the DRDO at its Embassy in Paris
● India and France will work on setting up the Indo-Pacific Triangular Cooperation (IPTDC) Fund
● A new Indian Consulate to be opened in Marseille and a Bureau de France in Hyderabad.
● Signing of 2 MoUs between the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IPP), and IIT Delhi and IIT Madras.
● Issuance of a 5-year short-stay Schengen visa for Indian students with a Master’s degree from a French
university.
● Announcement of France’s selection as India’s partner for the establishment of a major new National
Museum in New Delhi.
Q14) Recently, which of the following union ministries has launched the CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal?
A. Ministry of Cooperation B. Ministry of Finance
Answer: A. Ministry of Cooperation
Q15) Recently, Union Minister Piyush Goyal has launched the sale of ‘subsidised’ chana dal under which of the
following brand names?
A. Bharat Dal B. Safal Dal
C. Unnat Dal D. Krishi Dal
Answer: A. Bharat Dal
Q16) World Snake Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Answer: A. 16th July
Q17) Recently, which of the following states has announced to launch Teacher Interface for Excellence (TIE)
Programme?
C. Haryana D. Karnataka
Q18) Recently, Oommen Chandy has passed away. He was the former Chief Minister of which of the following states?
A. Mizoram B. Sikkim
C. Nagaland D. Kerala
Answer: D. Kerala

Q1) Recently, a joint search operation “Operation Trinetra II” was launched in which of the following
C. Manipur D. Nagaland
Q2) Recently, Typhoon Talim has made landfall in Hongkong, China and Vietnam. This name was given by which of the
A. Indonesia B. Philippine
Answer: B. Philippine
Q3) Recently, Tri-Services ‘Nari Sashaktikaran Women Motorcycle Rally’ was launched from which of the following
cities to reach Kargil War Memorial, Dras (Ladakh)?
C. Bhopal D. Kohima
Q4) The third edition of the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Kochi
C. Surat D. New Delhi
Q5) Recently, the “Bhoomi Samman” 2023 were presented by the President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu. It was
organized by which of the following union ministries?
A. Ministry of Rural Development B. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
C. Ministry of Panchayati Raj D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer: A. Ministry of Rural Development
Q6) World Chess Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
C. 20 July D. 21st July
Q7) According to the recently released “National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023” by NITI
Aayog, how many people in India people have moved out of multidimensional poverty between 2015-16 and 2019-21?
A. 10.5 Crore B. 11.5 Crore
C. 12.5 Crore D. 13.5 Crore
Answer: D. 13.5 Crore

Q8) Recently, which of the following organizations has partnered with Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) for
making an engine for a nuclear-powered rocket?
A. Skyroot Aerospace B. SpaceX
C. National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) D. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Q9) What is the rank of India in the recently released Henley Passport Index Q3 2023?
A. 80th B. 85th
C. 87th D. 57th
Answer: A. 80th
Q10) The World Weightlifting Championships 2023 will be held in which of the following countries?
C. India D. Japan
Q11) Recently, who amongst the following has been conferred with the ‘Global Incredible Inc Leadership Award' by the
US India SME Council?
A. Amit Shah B. G Kishan Reddy
C. Piyush Goyal D. Nitin Gadkari
Answer: B. G Kishan Reddy
Q12) Recently, Gopalpur Port has set a new national record by achieving the highest-ever iron ore lumps cargo loading of
59,150 metric tons in 24 hours. It is in which of the following states?
C. Goa D. Maharashtra
Answer: A. Odisha
Q13) Recently, who amongst the following from India has been honoured with the Eni Award 2023?
A. Abhilash Jindal B. Huzur Saran
C. Thalappil Pradeep D. Kolin Paul

Answer: C. Thalappil Pradeep
Q14) Recently, Meta has partnered with which of the following companies to launch
Llama 2?
A. Google B. IBM
C. Apple D. Microsoft
Q15) Recently, the opposition parties in India have adopted the new alliance name “INDIA”. What is its full form?
A. Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance B. Inclusive National Development Inter Party Alliance
C. Indian National Development Insight Alliance D. Indian National Development and Infrastructure Alliance
Answer: A. Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has created new Guinness World Record for the fastest Smash hit by a male
player in badminton?
A. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy B. Chirag Shetty
C. Lakshya Sen D. P Kashyap
Answer: A. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
Q17) Recently, which of the following countries has withdrawn as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
A. Australia B. South Africa
C. Canada D. Malaysia
Q18) Recently, which of the following states has launched the AI enabled chatbot 'Just
Ask/Khulke Poochho’ in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund?

Q1) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the Techno-Commercial Readiness
and Market Maturity Matrix (TCRM Matrix) Framework for India?
C. NITI Aayog D. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Answer: C. NITI Aayog
Q2) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book ‘Through The Broken Glass: An
Autobiography’?
A. T.N. Sheshan B. B.B. Tandon
C. Dr M.S. Gill D. O.P. Rawat
Answer: A. T.N. Sheshan
Q3) Recently, the inaugural meeting of the Global Gibbon Network (GGN) was held in which of the
A. India B. China
C. Indonesia D. Bhutan
Answer: B. China
Q4) Recently, Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve has witnessed the birth of three cubs for the first time. It is in which of
C. Rajasthan D. Bihar
Q5) Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the trial of the
Rudram-II. What is its operational range?
A. 100 Kilometres B. 200 Kilometres
C. 300 Kilometres D. 400 Kilometres
Answer: C. 300 Kilometres

Q6) World Brain Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
Answer: B. 22nd July
● Theme: “Brain Health and Disability: Leave No One Behind.”
Q7) Recently, which of the following countries has returned 105 antiquities to India?
A. New Zealand B. United Kingdom
C. Australia D. USA
Answer: D. USA
Q8) Recently, Tata Group has announced to build a 40GW battery cell gigafactory in which of the following countries
with an investment of over £4 billion (around $5.17 billion)?
A. USA B. Japan
C. United Kingdom D. South Korea
Answer: C. United Kingdom
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Director General of the Railway Protection
Force?
A. Manoj Yadav B. Sanjay Chander
C. Prashant Agarwal D. Shubham Bajaj
Answer: A. Manoj Yadav
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard?
A. VS Pathania B. Rakesh Pal
C. Rajendra Singh D. K Natarajan
Answer: B. Rakesh Pal
Q11) Recently, the world's largest office building has been constructed in which of the following cities in India?
C. Hyderabad D. Surat
Answer: D. Surat
Q12) Recently, Regional Office of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) has been inaugurated in which of the following
cities?
Q13) Recently, which of the following Indian companies has partnered with LanzaTech Global to explore bio-recycling
carbon waste into fuel and chemicals?
A. NTPC Limited B. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
C. Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) D. Reliance Industries Limited
Answer: C. Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)

Q14) Recently, INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata visited which of the following countries to participate in the Maritime
Partnership Exercise (MPX) 2023?
C. Malaysia D. Philippine
Q15) International Moon Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
C. 21st July D. 22nd July
Q16) Recently, which of the following state governments has announced to establish the Sadak Surakhya Force (Road
Safety Force)?
A. Punjab B. Uttar Pradesh
C. West Bengal D. Bihar
Answer: A. Punjab
Q17) Recently, who amongst the following has won the V Geza Hetenyi Memorial Super GM chess tournament 2023,
Budapest, Hungary?
A. P Harikrishna B. Vidit Gujrathi
C. Arjun Erigaisi D. R Praggnanandhaa
Answer: D. R Praggnanandhaa
Q18) Recently, which of the following states has signed a MoU with OneWeb Company and the Department of Science
and Technology to set up a ‘Satellite Network Portal Site’?
A. Karnataka B. Rajasthan
Answer: D. Gujarat
Obituaries
● Jane Birkin, the actress and singer, and also the inspiration behind the luxuriously famous Birkin bags, has
passed away at the age of 76
○ She popularized the iconic "Birkin Bag," named after her, which is a luxury handbag made by Hermès
● Former four-time Mr. India champion and ‘Mr. Universe’ Silver and Bronze medal winner bodybuilder Ashish
Sakharkar has passed away at 43 years old.
○ A body-builder in the 80-Kg Category, he was conferred the Maharashtra government’s Shiv
Chhatrapati Award

22nd July by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Which of the following states will host the 69th Filmfare Awards in 2024?
C. Gujarat D. Karnataka
Answer: C. Gujarat
Q2) Recently, India has contributed how much amount to the United Nations to promote the use of the Hindi language?
A. USD 1 million B. USD 2 million
C. USD 3 million D. USD 4 million
Answer: A. USD 1 million
Q3) Recently, who amongst the following has become the youngest person ever to
cross the North Channel?
A. Mihir Sen B. Anshuman Jhingran
C. Anita Sood D. Gaurvi Singhvi
Answer: B. Anshuman Jhingran
Q4) Recently, which of the following states has launched the registration for Gruha
Lakshmi scheme?
Q5) Recently, DD Sports has partnered with 1Stadia to broadcast the 9th edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. It
will be held in which of the following countries?
A. Canada and USA B. Australia and New Zealand
C. India and Bangladesh D. Germany and France
Answer: B. Australia and New Zealand
Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of Invest India?
A. Manmeet K Nanda B. Nivruti Rai
C. Deepak Bagla D. Rajesh Kumar Singh
Answer: B. Nivruti Rai
Q7) Recently, which of the following organizations has partnered with Absolute Foods to strengthen Pradhan Mantri
Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?
A. United National Development Programme (UNDP) B. World Bank
C. Asian Development Bank (ADB) D. NITI Aayog
Answer: A. United National Development Programme (UNDP)
Q8) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the AI training program called “AI for India 2.0”?
A. Ministry of Education B. Ministry of Electronics and information Technology
C. Ministry of Science and Technology D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Answer: D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Q9) Recently, the report “20 Years of the Maputo Protocol: Where are we now?” was released. It is related to which of
A. African Union B. ASEAN
C. NATO D. BRICS
Answer: A. African Union
Q10) President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the Festival of Libraries 2023 in which of the following cities?
A. Jaipur B. Lucknow
C. New Delhi D. Bengaluru
Q11) Recently, which of the following states legislative assembly has passed Minimum Income Guarantee Bill 2023 to
provide 125 days of work a year for all families in the state?
Q12) Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced to conserve and maintain 948 heritage trees under its tree
adoption scheme. Which of the following districts has the maximum number of such trees?
A. Varanasi B. Lucknow
C. Prayagraj D. Hardoi
Answer: A. Varanasi
Q13) Recently, Indian Boys-Men Surf Team has won the bronze medal at the Asian Surfing Championship 2023. It was
A. Sri Lanka B. Maldives
C. Mauritius D. Madagascar
Answer: B. Maldives

Q14) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched the Gramin Awaas Nyay Yojna?
Q15) Recently, which of the following countries has signed an agreement with India for the joint development of the
semiconductor ecosystem?
A. Japan B. Australia
C. UAE D. South Korea
Answer: A. Japan
Q16) Recently, which of the following states has launched the Sashakt Mahila Loan Yojana to empower women
financially?
A. Uttarakhand B. Punjab
Q17) “Tankai Method”, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?
A. Shipbuilding B. Madhubani Paintinf
C. Warli Painting D. Banarasi Saree
Answer: A. Shipbuilding
Q18) Recently, which of the following countries has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL) to procure Light and Medium Utility Helicopters?
A. Mexico B. South Africa
C. Israel D. Argentina
Answer: D. Argentina

23rd July by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) The first fully operational factory of the Indian-made C295 military transport aircraft is being
built in which of the following states?
Answer: D. Gujarat
Q2) Recently, which of the following companies has become the second most valuable
company by market capitalisation?
A. HDFC Bank B. Tata Consultancy Services
C. Reliance Industries Limited D. ICICI Bank
Answer: A. HDFC Bank
Q3) Recently, Rajya Sabha MP S Phangnon Konyak has become the first ever woman from
which of the following states to be nominated to the panel of Vice-Chairpersons of Rajya Sabha?
A. Manipur B. Nagaland
Answer: B. Nagaland
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court?
A. Justice Alok Aradhe B. Justice Subhasis Talapatra
C. Justice Sunita Agarwal D. Justice Ashish Jitendra Desai
Answer: C. Justice Sunita Agarwal
● Recent Appointments
○ Justice Alok Aradhe as Telangana high court chief justice
○ Justice Subhasis Talapatra as Orissa high court chief justice
○ Justice Sunita Agarwal as Gujarat high court chief justice and
○ Justice Ashish Jitendra Desai as Kerala high court chief justice.
Q5) National Broadcasting Day is observed on which of the following days every year in India?
rd
Answer: C. 23rd July
Q6) Recently, which of the following state governments has released 10 million
Gambusia fish into the state’s water bodies to tackle Malaria and Dengue?

Q7) Recently, the Union Cabinet has announced to convert National Institute of Industrial Engineering into Indian
Institute of Management (IIM). It is in which of the following cities?
C. Bhopal D. Mumbai
Answer: D. Mumbai
Q8) Recently seen in news, what is the name of India’s First Solar Mission?
A. Bhaskara L1 mission B. Aditya L1 mission
C. Bhanu L1 mission D. Ravi L1 mission
Answer: B. Aditya L1 mission
Q9) What is the name of the mascot for the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey
tournament, Chennai?
A. Raghu B. Bomman
C. Olly D. Bellie
Answer: B. Bomman
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation
(LIC) of India?
A. Sat Pal Bhanoo B. MP Tangirala
C. Suchindra Misra D. Siddhartha Mohanty
Answer: A. Sat Pal Bhanoo
Q11) Which of the following is the best city for students to live according to the
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Student Cities survey 2024?
A. London B. Tokyo
C. Seoul D. Melbourne
Answer: A. London
Q12) Recently, who amongst the following (Indian Origin) has received the British Prime
Minister’s Points of Light award?
A. Moksha Roy B. Deviprasad
C. Dhiraj Kumar D. Avi Sharma
Answer: A. Moksha Roy
Q13) Income Tax Day or ‘Aaykar Diwas’ is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Q14) Recently, which of the following companies has joined the XR Startup Program?
A. Infosys B. Tata Consultancy Services
C. Wipro D. HCLTech
Answer: D. HCLTech

Q15) Recently, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has collaborated with which of the
following states to launch the ODOP Wall (One District One Product)?
Answer: D. Gujarat
Q16) Recently, Aruna Sairam and Shashank Subramanyam were conferred the title Chevalier De L’orde Des Arts Et Des
Lettres by which of the following countries?
Answer: A. France
Q17) Recently, Chachin grazing festival was celebrated in which of the following states/union territories?
Q18) Recently, which of the following security forces has launched the second edition of the ‘G20 THINQ’ Quiz 2023?
C. Indian Air Force (IAF) D. Railway Protection Force (RPF)

Q1) Recently, which of the following states has announced the establishment of 9,000 “CM Rise”
schools?
A. Maharashtra B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Bihar D. Madhya Pradesh
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to Indonesia?
A. P. Kumaran B. Sandeep Chakravorty
C. Sandeep Arya D. Ajit Gupte
Answer: B. Sandeep Chakravorty
Q3) The 2023 annual Air Force Day parade and air display will be held on 8th October in which of the following cities?
C. Prayagraj D. Bengaluru
Answer: C. Prayagraj
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has become the 2nd fast bowler to take 600 Test wickets?
A. Mohammed Shami B. Stuart Broad
C. Mitchell Starc D. Pat Cummins
Answer: B. Stuart Broad
Q5) National Mango Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has won the 2023 FIDE Women's World Championship?
A. Ju Wenjun B. Lie Tingjie
C. Yifan Hou D. Aleksandra Goryachkina
Answer: A. Ju Wenjun
Q7) Recently, the 19th session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA) was held in
A. France B. Italy
C. Germany D. Switzerland
Answer: B. Italy
Q8) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to Somalia?
A. Jaideep Sarkar B. Dr Pankaj Sharma
C. Namgya C Khampa D. Dinesh Bhatia
Answer: C. Namgya C Khampa

Q9) The 'Semicon India 2023’ will be held in which of the following cities?
C. Gandhinagar D. Greater Noida
Answer: C. Gandhinagar
Q10) Recently, which of the following states has announced to implement the Mukhya Mantri Khet Suraksha Yojana?
A. West Bengal B. Uttar Pradesh
Q11) Recently, which of the following state governments has announced to launch Mission Shakti Scooter Yojana?
Answer: D. Odisha
Q12) Recently, India has gifted its in-service missile corvette INS Kirpan to which of the
A. Malaysia B. Sri Lanka
C. Singapore D. Vietnam
Answer: D. Vietnam
Q13) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as the chairman and managing director of Bharat Dynamics
Limited (BDL)?
A. Anurag Bajpai B. Jaswant Lal
C. Nanda Kumar D. Commodore A. Madhavarao
Answer: D. Commodore A. Madhavarao
Q14) National Flag Adoption Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year in India?
Q15) Recently, the 5th Helicopter and Small Aircraft Summit 2023 was held in which of the following states?
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu
● Theme: "Reaching the Last Mile: Regional Connectivity through Helicopters & Small Aircraft”
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Bullet Chess Championship 2023?
A. Anish Giri B. Magnus Carlsen
C. Arjun Erigaisi D. Hikaru Nakamura
Answer: D. Hikaru Nakamura

Q17) Which of the following countries will host the second edition of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2024?
A. Poland and Spain B. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
C. India and South Africa D. New Zealand and Australia
Answer: A. Poland and Spain
Q18) Recently, India’s first ever Construction Innovation Hub (CIH) has been established in which of the following
states?
Answer: B. Kerala
Obituaries
● Former Australia and New South Wales wicketkeeper Brian Taber has passed away at the age of 83.
○ He played 16 Test matches for Australia between 1966 and 1970.
○ He was elected to the Cricket NSW Hall of Fame in 2021
● American Singer Tony Bennett has passed away aged 96

○ He was an American jazz and traditional pop singer.
○ He has won 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and two Primetime Emmy
Awards.
○ He sold more than 50 million records worldwide and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Q1) Recently, “VC Yeshwant Ghadge Sundial Memorial” has been unveiled in which of the following
countries as a tribute to the Indian troops?
A. France B. Italy
C. Germany D. Poland
Answer: B. Italy
Q2) Recently, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has cleared the sale of Lavasa, India’s first private hill
station, for Rs Rs.1,814 crore. It is in which of the following states?
Q3) World Drowning Prevention Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Anyone can drown, no one should
Q4) Recently, Bharat Benz has unveiled India's first intercity luxury concept coach powered by
Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology in collaboration with which of the following companies?
A. Tata Motors Limited B. Bajaj Auto Limited
C. Ashok Leyland D. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
Answer: D. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
Q5) Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced to launch DS-SAR satellite of which of the
following countries through PSLV-C56?
A. Israel B. Singapore
C. USA D. UAE
Q6) India's first Cannabis Medicine Project is being implemented in which of the following states/union territories?
Q7) Recently, which of the following state governments has announced to facilitate communist leader N. Sankaraiah with
an Honorary Doctorate?
A. West Bengal B. Kerala

Q8) Recently, Oppenheimer, biographical thriller film, has been released. It is written and directed by who amongst the
following?
A. James Cameron B. David Fincher
C. Christopher Nolan D. Tim Burton
Answer: C. Christopher Nolan
Q9) Recently, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has appointed who amongst the following as its Chief Executive Officer?
A. Adrian Mardell B. Richard Molyneux
C. Oliver Zipse D. N. Chandrasekharan
Answer: A. Adrian Mardell
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the as the Chairman-Elect of the Board of the
International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)?
A. Raj Reddy B. S. Vincent Rajkumar
C. Nikhil Munshi D. SS Abhyankar
Answer: B. S. Vincent Rajkumar
Q11) Recently, Odisha's Naveen Patnaik has become the second longest-serving chief minister in the country. Who
amongst the following is the longest-serving Chief Minister in the country till date?
A. Jyoti Basu B. Pawan Kumar Chamling
C. Manik Sarkar D. Narendra Modi
Answer: B. Pawan Kumar Chamling
Q12) “Saagu Baagu” project, recently seen in news, is being implemented by which of the following states?
Q13) Recently, Union Minister Amit Shah has laid the foundation stone for a 108-feet tall statue of Lord Ram in which of
Q14) Recently, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have defeated who amongst the following in the men’s
doubles final to win the Korea Open 2023 title?
A. Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto (Indonesia) B. Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang (China)
C. Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi (Japan) D. Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik (Malaysia)
Answer: A. Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto (Indonesia)

Q15) Recently, Kevin Mitnick has passed away. He was related to which of the following?
A. Hacking B. Football
C. Politics D. Space Scientist
Answer: A. Hacking
Q16) Recently, Credit Guarantee Fund Trust of how much amount has launched as a part of the “Credit Guarantee
Scheme” under the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)?
A. Rs. 250 crores B. Rs. 500 crores
C. Rs. 750 crores D. Rs. 1000 crores
Answer: C. Rs. 750 crores
Q17) Recently, which of the following states has approved the State sector ‘Interest Subsidy-Subvention’ scheme to give
interest-free crop loans of up to Rs. 1 lakh to farmers?
C. Odisha D. Bihar
Answer: C. Odisha
Q18) Recently, United States President Joe Biden has nominated who amongst the following to lead the US Navy?
A. Admiral Lisa Franchetti B. Admiral Mike Gilday
C. Admiral Carlos Del Toro D. Admiral Rick Cheeseman
Answer: A. Admiral Lisa Franchetti

Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has been elected as the Chair of the World Trade
Organisation’s (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13)?
A. Piyush Goyal B. Nirmala Sitharaman
C. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala D. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi
Answer: D. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi
Q2) Recently, which of the following countries has formally submitted an application to join the BRICS group of nations
and become a shareholder of the New Development Bank (NDB) with a contribution of $1.5 billion?
A. Japan B. USA
C. United Kingdom D. Algeria
Answer: D. Algeria
Q3) Recently, who amongst the following has been given the additional charge of the Chairman-cum-Managing Director
(CMD) of NMDC and NMDC Steel?
A. Amitava Mukherjee B. Arun Kumar Singh
C. Pushp Kumar Joshi D. G Krishnakumar
Answer: A. Amitava Mukherjee
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has won the ITF W60 Evansville 2023 women’s tournament held at Evansville,
USA?
A. Ankita Rana B. Karman Kaur Thandi
C. Yuliia Starodubteva D. Tara Iyer
Answer: B. Karman Kaur Thandi
Q5) World IVF Day (World Embryologist Day) is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
Q6) Recently, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has released the Malayalam translation of
“Krishna – the 7th Sense”. Who amongst the following is the author of this book?
A. Errol D Souza B. Rishikesha Krishnan
C. Uttam Kumar Sarkar D. Debashis Chatterjee
Answer: D. Debashis Chatterjee
Q7) Recently, which of the following countries have signed a contract with Bangladesh for
installation of computer based interlocking signalling system for Dhaka-Tongi-Joydebpur rail line?
A. India B. China
C. Germany D. Russia
Answer: A. India

Q8) Recently, which of the following social media companies has rebranded its logo as “X”?
A. Facebook B. Instagram
C. Twitter D. Snapchat
Answer: C. Twitter
Q9) Recently, Talisman Sabre joint military exercises 2023 has commenced in which of the following countries?
C. Japan D. Malaysia
Q10) Recently, which of the following Indian companies has become the first Indian participant in the Asia Transition
Finance Study Group?
A. Reliance Industries Limited B. Tata Motors Limited
C. Power Finance Corporation Limited D. NMDC Limited
Answer: C. Power Finance Corporation Limited
Q11) “Akira”, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?

A. Frog Species B. Ransomware
C. Blackhole D. Asteroid
Answer: B. Ransomware
Q12) Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on which of the following days?
Q13) Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the addition of “NongHyup Bank” to the Second
Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934. NongHyup Bank has its headquarters in which of the following countries?
C. Malaysia D. Indonesia

Q14) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Tampere Open title 2023, Finland?
A. Lakshya Sen B. Sumit Nagal
C. Yuki Bhambri D. Divij Sharan
Answer: B. Sumit Nagal
Q15) Recently, the BRICS Urbanisation Forum 2023 was held in which of the following cities?
C. Durban D. Cape Town
Answer: C. Durban
● Advancing urban resilience for sustainable cities and towns for future generations
Q16) Recently seen in news “Batagaika crater”, the world’s largest permafrost
crater, is in which of the following countries?
A. Greenland B. Russia
Answer: B. Russia
Q17) Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in news, is in which of the

following states?
A. Goa B. Karnataka
C. Kerala D. Maharashtra
Answer: A. Goa
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has created the world record in the
men’s 400-meter individual medley at the World Aquatics Championships 2023,
Japan?
A. Michael Phelps B. Adam Peaty
C. Ryan Murphy D. Leon Marchand
Answer: D. Leon Marchand
Obituaries
● Veteran actor Jayant Savarkar, known for his work in Marathi and Hindi cinema, has passed away aged 87.
○ Savarkar was awarded the Natvarya Prabhakar Panshikar Lifetime Achievement Award by the
Government of Maharashtra in the field of theatre.
● Konkani singer, songwriter and composer Claud D'Souza has passed away aged 67
○ D'Souza is famous for his contributions to the Konkani music world and his association with Konkani
legend Wilfy Rebimbus.
○ He has earned several accolades and awards including the 'Sandesha' award' and the Karnataka
Sahitya Academy award.

Q1) Recently, Tenzing Yangki has become the first female IPS officer from which of the following
states?
A. Manipur B. Sikkim
Q2) Recently, Hun Sen has decided to step down as the Prime Minister of which of the following countries after ruling
for 38 years?
A. Laos B. Malaysia
C. Vietnam D. Cambodia
Answer: D. Cambodia
Q3) Recently, India has won total how many medals in the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships, France?
A. 7 B. 8
C. 9 D. 10
Answer: D. 10
Q4) Recently, it was informed that the commercial production of Vande Bharat sleeper trains will begin at Titagarh Rail
Systems Limited Uttarpara plant. It is in which of the following states?
A. Chhattisgarh B. Bihar
C. Jharkhand D. West Bengal

Q5) Recently, the Geneva School of Diplomacy & IR has conferred who amongst the following with an Honorary
Doctorate in International Relations degree?
A. Dr S. Jaishankar B. Dr Shashi Tharoor
C. Arindam Bagchi D. Hardeep Singh Puri
Answer: B. Dr Shashi Tharoor
Q6) Who amongst the following will be honoured with the Rising Global Superstar of Indian Cinema award at the 14th
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne?
A. Kartik Aryan B. Vicky Kaushal
C. Varun Dhawan D. Sidharth Malhotra
Answer: A. Kartik Aryan
Q7) Recently, which of the following countries has banned sex change and transgender marriages?
A. Russia B. China
Answer: A. Russia
Q8) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated the new ITPO complex 'Bharat Mandapam’ in which of the
following cities?
C. Ahmedabad D. Greater Noida
Q9) Ludwigia peruviana, recently seen in news, is a type of which of the following?
A. Invasive Weed B. Frog
C. Butterfly D. Exo Planet
Answer: A. Invasive Weed
Q10) The World Fragile X Awareness Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 20th July B. 21st July
Answer: C. 22nd July
Q11) Recently, Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur has been appointed as the Chief Justice of which of the following high
courts?
A. Telangana High Court B. Bombay High Court
C. Kerala High Court D. Andhra Pradesh High Court
Answer: D. Andhra Pradesh High Court
● Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court
Q12) Recently, which of the following state governments has released a Vision Document to Achieve 2070 Net Zero
Target?
C. Bihar D. Jharkhand

Q13) India’s first Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) in fisheries will be established in which of the following states?
A. Gujarat B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala D. West Bengal
Answer: C. Kerala
● Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos)
Q14) The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is observed on which of the following days
every year?
Q15) Recently, which of the following states has been officially declared as a Lumpy Skin Disease Positive State?
C. Mizoram D. Haryana
Answer: A. Nagaland
Q16) Recently, who amongst the following has won the 2023 Tour de France (General Classification)?
A. Jonas Vingegaard B. Tadej Pogačar
C. Adam Yates D. Chris Froome
Answer: A. Jonas Vingegaard
Q17) Recently, union minister Amit Shah has inaugurated a centralized Aviation Security Control Centre (ASCC)
established by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in which of the following cities?
A. Gurugram B. New Delhi

Q18) Recently, India secured which place at the ISSF World Championship Juniors 2023 held in Changwon, South
Korea?
A. 1st B. 2nd
C. 3rd D. 4th
Answer: B. 2nd
More Information
● India’s Annu Rani and Kishore Jena won the gold medal in the women’s and men’s javelin throw events,
respectively at the Lebanon Athletics Championships 2023 in Beirut.
○ Shivpal Singh won the silver in the men’s javelin throw event

Q1) Recently, the first case of 2023 of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)
has been identified in which of the following countries?
C. Oman D. Qatar
Answer: A. UAE
Q2) Recently, which of the following teams has won the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup
2023?
A. India A B. Sri Lanka A
C. Bangladesh A D. Pakistan A
Answer: D. Pakistan A
Q3) Recently, which of the following organizations has unveiled the latest version of the India Energy Security Scenarios
(IESS) 2047 V3.0?
A. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) B. NITI Aayog
C. World Bank D. Centre for Civil Society
Answer: B. NITI Aayog

Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the foreign minister of China?
A. Wang Yi B. Qin Gang
C. Yang Jiechi D. Zhao Lijian
Answer: A. Wang Yi
More Information
● China has appointed Pan Gongsheng as the new governor of the People's Bank of China (PBOC)
○ Mr. Pan, a deputy central bank governor and veteran of China’s state-owned banking industry,
succeeds Yi Gang
Q5) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated Gujarat’s first greenfield airport in which of the following
districts?
A. Gandhinagar B. Surat
C. Rajkot D. Bhavnagar
Answer: C. Rajkot
Q6) World Nature Conservation Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet
Q7) Recently, which of the following railway stations has received the UNESCO’s Asia Pacific Cultural Heritage Award
2022?
A. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai B. Howrah Station, West Bengal
C. Old Delhi Railway Station D. Byculla Railway Station, Mumbai
Answer: D. Byculla Railway Station, Mumbai
Q8) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of the National
Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED)?
A. Ritesh Chauhan B. Kailash Choudhary
C. Arun Kumar D. Ashok Dalwai
Answer: A. Ritesh Chauhan
Q9) Recently, the National Conference on ‘Moving Mental Health Beyond Institutions’ was held in which of the
following cities?
● During the event, a book titled, “Mental Health: Concern for All – In Context of the Mental Healthcare Act,
2017’ and a report on “Status of Implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017” was also released

Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has won the 2023 Miles Franklin Literary Award for the
novel ‘Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens’?
A. Jhumpa Lahiri B. Shankari Chandran
C. Thea Astley D. Jessica Anderson
Answer: B. Shankari Chandran
Q11) Recently, prehistoric rock paintings from the Mesolithic period and artwork from the Kakatiya
dynasty were discovered in the Rudragiri hillock. It is in which of the following states?
Q12) Recently launched, what is the name of the world's largest private satellite?
A. SATURN 2 B. RAMANUJAN
C. JUPITER 3 D. APPLE
Answer: C. JUPITER 3
Q13) Recently, Aditya Samant has achieved the title of Grandmaster. India has total how many Grandmasters till now?
A. 83 B. 84
C. 85 D. 86
Answer: A. 83
Q14) Recently, which of the following African countries has launched $450 million debt-for-nature swap initiative?
A. Gabon B. Malawi
C. Nigeria D. Uganda
Answer: A. Gabon
Q15) Recently, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) observed its 85th Raising Day 2023 on which of the following
days?
th

Q16) Han Kuang military exercises 2023 was held in which of the following countries?
A. Malaysia B. Singapore
C. Taiwan D. South Korea
Answer: C. Taiwan
Q17) According to the recent information by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, how many districts in
India have declared themselves free of manual scavenging?
A. 766 B. 654
C. 233 D. 530
Answer: D. 530
Q18) Recently which of the following institutions has developed an algorithm named STARFIRE (Simulation of
TerrestriAl Radio Frequency Interference in oRbits around Earth)?
A. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru B. Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru
C. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai D. IIT, Madras
Answer: B. Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru

Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has been elected as the new chair of the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?
A. Thelma Krug B. Debra Roberts
C. Jean-Pascal van Ypersele D. James Ferguson Skea
Answer: D. James Ferguson Skea
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to South Africa?
A. Prabhat Kumar B. Debnath Shaw
C. Dr Virandar Paul D. Ajit Gupte
Answer: A. Prabhat Kumar
● Dr Irshad Ahmad has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Syria.
Q3) Recently, which of the following states has announced the formation of a new district – Nagda?
A. Rajasthan B. Chhattisgarh
Q4) Recently, Noor Shekhawat has become the person in which of the following states to be issued a birth certificate with
the gender recorded as transgender?
C. Bihar D. Haryana
Q5) World Hepatitis Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: ‘one life, one liver’.
Q6) Recently, Minerva Academy FC has become the first team from India to win the U 13 Gothia Cup 2023. It was held
A. Sweden B. France
C. Italy D. Norway
Answer: A. Sweden
Q7) Recently, Typhoon Doksuri made landfall in China. This name was given by which of the following countries?
C. Taiwan D. China

Q8) Recently, which of the following has become the first Indian city to be part of the World Cities Culture Forum?
Q9) Recently, Pedro Sanchez has been formally named as the caretaker Prime Minister of which of the following
countries?
A. Spain B. Italy
Answer: A. Spain
Q10) Recently, the Indian government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $295-million loan
agreement to upgrade 265 km of state highways in which of the following states?
A. Jharkhand B. Assam
C. Tripura D. Bihar
Answer: D. Bihar
Q11) Global Tiger Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
th
C. 30 July D. 31st July
Q12) Recently, the Supreme Court has allowed who amongst the following to continue as Enforcement Directorate
director?
A. Sanjay Kumar Mishra B. Praveen Sood
C. Manoj Yadav D. Satya Narayan Pradhan
Answer: A. Sanjay Kumar Mishra
Q13) Recently, newly constructed National Martyr's Memorial and National Railway Protection Museum has been
inaugurated in which of the following cities?
A. Nagpur B. Pune
C. Lucknow D. Bhopal
Answer: C. Lucknow
Q14) Recently, India AI has partnered with which of the following companies for collaboration in the field of AI and
Emerging Technologies?
C. Google D. IBM
Answer: A. Meta
Q15) Recently, the first Permanent Aadhaar Enrolment Centre (PAEC) for Indian Army has been inaugurated in which of
A. Srinagar B. Jaipur
C. New Delhi D. Gangtok

Q16) Recently, the Bank of Israel has been approved as the member of the International Committee on Credit Reporting
(ICCR). ICCR was established by which of the following organizations?
C. World Economic Forum (WEF) D. World Trade Organization (WTO)
Q17) Recently, Union Minister Anurag Thakur has inaugurated Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships
2023 in which of the following cities?
A. Jaipur B. Greater Noida
C. Kohima D. Bengaluru
Answer: B. Greater Noida
Q18) Who amongst the following is the founder of the recently launched cryptocurrency project “Worldcoin”?
A. Elon Musk B. Sam Altman
C. Jeff Bezos D. Mark Zuckerberg
Answer: B. Sam Altman

Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has assumed as the chair of the 62nd Session of the UN
Commission for Social Development?
A. Mitch Fifield (Australia) B. Ruchira Kamboj (India)
C. Linda Thomas (USA) D. Barbara Woodward (United Kingdom)
Answer: B. Ruchira Kamboj (India)
Q2) Recently, the population of which of the following countries has fell by about 800,000 people, or 0.65% in 2022?
A. China B. South Korea
C. USA D. Japan
Answer: D. Japan
Q3) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book "Narrative ka Mayajaal”?
A. Balbir Punj B. Dattatreya Hosabale
C. Arif Khan D. Hemant Sharma
Answer: A. Balbir Punj
Q4) Recently, India won a total 5 medals including 3 gold in the Junior Asia Cup Judo
Championships 2023. It was held in which of the following countries?
A. Japan B. China
C. South Korea D. Indonesia
Answer: B. China
Q5) Recently, Chhattisgarh has signed an Rs 1,188.36 crore MoU with which of the following companies for
transforming 36 government ITIs into an Industry 4.0 Technology Hub?
A. Tata Technologies B. Meta
C. Microsoft D. Google
Answer: A. Tata Technologies
Q6) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the Digital Payments Index March 2023?
C. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) D. State Bank of India (SBI)

Q7) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has urged which of the following countries to implement the 13th Amendment of
its constitution?
A. Bangladesh B. Myanmar
Answer: D. Sri Lanka
Q8) Recently, which of the following states has announced to establish India's first 'Online Gaming Academy’?
Q9) Recently, the 8th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks were held in which of the following cities?
A. Sydney B. New Delhi
C. Canberra D. Mumbai
Answer: C. Canberra
Q10) Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum - the largest museum in the world – is being built in which of the following
cities?
C. Varanasi D. Bhopal
Q11) According to the recent National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) data 2021, which of the following states had the
highest crime rate against Scheduled Caste (SC) groups in 2021?
A. Rajasthan B. Kerala
Q12) According to the recent State Bank of India’s SBI Ecowrap report, India is likely to become the world's third largest
economy by which of the following financial years?
A. 2027 B. 2028
C. 2029 D. 2030
Answer: B. 2028

Q13) Recently, the government of India has announced to launch “Meri Maati, Mera Desh” campaign on 9th August on
the occasion of anniversary of which of the following historical events?
A. Quit India Movement (1942) B. Civil Disobedience Movement (1930)
C. Non-cooperation Movement (1920) D. Swadeshi Movement (1905)
Answer: A. Quit India Movement (1942)
Q14) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated the second Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam (All India
Education Summit) in which of the following cities?
C. Bhopal D. Jaipur
Q15) Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has inaugurated the 20th conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary
Association India Region in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Gangtok
C. Guwahati D. Shillong
Answer: D. Shillong
Q16) Recently, which of the following states has expanded the ‘Bal Shramik Vidya Yojana’ to all its districts?
Q17) World Day against Trafficking in Persons is observed on which of the following days every year?
C. 30th July D. 31st July
● Theme: “Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind,”
Q18) Recently, the yearly Machail Mata Yatra has begun in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Uttarakhand
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Rajasthan

Q1) According to the recently released World Economic Outlook July 2023 Update, what is the
growth forecast for India in 2023-24?
A. 5.9% B. 6.0%
C. 6.1% D. 7.2%
Answer: C. 6.1%

Q2) Recently, the central government has signed an agreement with which of the following organizations to provide USD
200 million loan for the Rajasthan Secondary Towns Development Sector Project?
C. MUFG Bank D. European Investment Bank
Q3) Recently, which of the following countries has announced $345 million military aid package for Taiwan?
A. Russia B. Japan
C. USA D. Germany
Answer: C. USA
Q4) Which of the following states will host the world’s biggest national male pageant “The Rubaru” Mr. India
competition 2023?
A. Goa B. Karnataka
Answer: A. Goa
Q5) Recently, Union Minister Amit Shah has unveiled the book “Memories Never Die”. It is about who
A. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam B. Swami Vivekananda
C. Mahatma Gandhi D. Dr BR Ambedkar
Answer: A. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
Q6) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the new website “greenalerts”, new mobile application
“SAMUDRA” and web portal “IndOBIS”, on its foundation day?
A. Ministry of Science and Technology B. Ministry of Earth Sciences
C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change D. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Answer: B. Ministry of Earth Sciences
Q7) Recently, which of the following countries has signed a MoU to build Pakistan’s largest oil refinery with an
investment of USD 10 billion in the Gwadar Port?
A. UAE B. China
C. Russia D. Saudi Arabia
Q8) Recently, the central government has extended the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana for an additional two years
until June 30, 2024. It is implemented by which of the following organizations?
A. NITI Aayog B. NABARD
C. Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) D. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
Answer: C. Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
Q9) “Markarian 421”, recently seen in news, is a type of which of the following?
A. Exo Planet B. Asteroid
C. Black Hole D. Dwarf Planet
Answer: C. Black Hole
Q10) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has launched "Urea Gold” in Rajasthan's Sikar
district. It is coated with which of the following?
A. Neem Oil B. Sulphur
C. Phosphorous D. Potassium
Answer: B. Sulphur
Q11) Recently, president Mohamed Bazoum of which of the following countries has
been detained and ousted in a military coup?
A. Mali B. Burkina Faso
C. Niger D. Angola
Answer: C. Niger
Q12) Recently, which of the following countries has announced the elimination of rubella?
A. Bhutan B. Pakistan

Answer: A. Bhutan
Q13) Recently, which of the following Indian women cricketers has been suspended for breaching ICC Code of Conduct?
A. Harleen Deol B. Deepti Sharma
C. Smriti Mandhana D. Harmanpreet Kaur
Answer: D. Harmanpreet Kaur
Q14) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu has laid the foundation stone for ‘Divine Light House’ of Prajapita Brahma
Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya in which of the following states?
C. Odisha D. Jharkhand
Answer: C. Odisha
Q15) Parkachik Glacier, recently seen in news, is in which of the following states/union territories?
Answer: A. Ladakh
Q16) According to the recently released All India Tiger Estimation Report 2022, there are total how many tigers in India
in 2022?
A. 2967 B. 3167
C. 3682 D. 3365
Answer: C. 3682
○ With a 50 per cent increase in the last four years, Madhya Pradesh has the maximum number (785)
of tigers, followed by Karnataka (563), Uttarakhand (560), and Maharashtra (444)
○ The number of tigers “within the tiger reserve” is highest in Corbett (260), followed by Bandipur
(150), Nagarhole (141), Bandhavgarh (135), Dudhwa (135), Mudumalai(114), Kanha (105),
Kaziranga (104), Sundarbans (100), Tadoba (97), Sathyamangalam (85), and Pench-MP (77).
○ However, states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand have
recorded a dip in the tiger population
○ Arunachal Pradesh lost around 70 per cent of its tigers — from 29 in 2018 to just 9 in 2022.

○ Nagaland also does not have any tigers now
○ There are total 53 tiger reserves in India
Q17) “Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar” initiative, recently seen in news, has been launched by which of the following
ministries?
A. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Culture D. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Answer: C. Ministry of Culture
Q18) Recently, writer and columnist Shirish Kanekar has passed away. He was
mainly associated with which of the following languages?
A. Marathi B. Malayalam
C. Tamil D. Sanskrit
Answer: A. Marathi


1st August by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Which of the following cities will host the fifth edition of the World Coffee Conference 2023?
A. New Delhi B. Kochi
● Theme: ‘Sustainability through Circular Economy and Regenerative Agriculture’

● Mascot: Coffee Swami
● Tennis player Rohan Bopanna will be the brand ambassador.
Q2) Which of the following cities will host India’s first International Athletic Union 50 km World championship 2023?
A. Hyderabad B. Bengaluru
C. Mumbai D. Ahmedabad
Answer: A. Hyderabad
Q3) Recently, “ULLAS app” has been launched. It is an initiative by which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Women and Child Development B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C. Ministry of Education D. Ministry of Minority Affairs
Answer: C. Ministry of Education
● ULLAS: Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Director of the National Assessment and
Accreditation Council (NAAC)?
A. Professor V. Kamakooti B. Professor Ganesan Kannabiran
C. Professor V Ramgopal Rao D. Professor Subhasis Chaudhuri
Answer: B. Professor Ganesan Kannabiran
Q5) World Ranger Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
C. 1st August D. 2nd August
Answer: B. 31st July
● Theme: “30 by 30”
Q6) Recently, which of the following companies has launched its first-ever floating
store on Dal Lake in Srinagar, under its programme "I Have Space”?
A. Meesho B. Flipkart
C. Amazon India D. Myntra
Answer: C. Amazon India
Q7) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the next Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of
Engineering Projects (India) Ltd.?
A. Shivendra Nath B. Sudhir Sharma
C. Sanjay Goel D. Shamsher Singh

Answer: A. Shivendra Nath
Q8) World Lung Cancer Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 1st August B. 31st July
C. 2nd August D. 30th July
Answer: A. 1st August
Q9) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the US
International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)?
A. Gita Gopinath B. Raghuram Rajan
C. Madhu Verma D. Nisha Biswal
Answer: D. Nisha Biswal
Q10) Recently, the Maharashtra government has decided to confer the first ‘Udyog Ratna’ award to who amongst the
following?
A. Ratan Tata B. Mukesh Ambani
C. Azim Premji D. Kumar Mangalam Birla
Answer: A. Ratan Tata
Q11) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed a MoU to share India Stack?
C. Papua New Guinea D. Fiji
Answer: C. Papua New Guinea
Q12) Recently, Foxconn Hon Hai has signed an agreement with which of the following states to invest Rs 1,600 crore
($194.45 million) to build a new facility for electronic components?

Q13) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi in his monthly platform, Mann Ki Baat, mentioned Bicharpur village as “Mini
Brazil”. It is in which of the following states?
Q14) The first-ever regional Center for Species Survival (CSS) in South Asia will be established in which of the
A. Bhutan B. Bangladesh
C. Sri Lanka D. India
Answer: D. India
Q15) Western Tragopan, recently seen in news, is type of which of the following?
A. Bird B. Snake
C. Turtle D. Fish
Answer: A. Bird
Q16) Recently, which of the following has become the single largest PSU-refinery
(single location) in the country for the year 2022-23?
A. Jamnagar Refinery B. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)
C. Numaligarh Refinery D. Nagapattnam Refinery
Answer: B. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)
Q17) Recently it was revealed that Benisagar archaeological site was under continuous
habitation from the fifth century A.D. to 16-17 century A.D. It is in which of the
following states?
Q18) Recently introduced in India “BARI Chinabadam-12” is a type of which of the following crops?
A. Pearl Millet B. Soybean
C. Maize D. Groundnut
Answer: D. Groundnut

2nd August by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has been given the additional charge as the secretary of the
Department of Telecommunications?
A. Apurva Chandra B. K Rajaraman
C. Divyansh Singh D. Tarun Bajaj
Answer: A. Apurva Chandra
Q2) Recently, the Indian women’s hockey team has won the Torneo del Centenario 2023 tournament. It was held in which
A. Germany B. Italy
C. Spain D. France
Answer: C. Spain
Q3) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced the framework for the Corporate Debt Market
Development Fund?
C. NITI Aayog D. NABARD
Answer: B. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Q4) World Wide Web Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?
A. 31st July B. 1st August
nd
C. 2 August D. 3rd August
Answer: B. 1st August
Q5) Recently, which of the following public sector banks has raised Rs 10,000 crores via 15-year infrastructure bonds?
A. State Bank of India (SBI) B. UCO Bank
Answer: A. State Bank of India (SBI)
Q6) Recently, a new division called the ‘Project Tiger and Elephant Division’ has been created under which of the
A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Earth Sciences
C. Ministry of Tribal Affairs D. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Answer: D. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Q7) Recently, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has launched India’s first indigenously
developed, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner in which of the following
cities?

Q8) Recently, who amongst the following has become the highest goal scorer through headers in football history?
A. Lionel Messi B. Robert Lewandowski
C. Sadio Mané D. Cristiano Ronaldo
Answer: D. Cristiano Ronaldo
Q9) Recently, ‘Jalesar Dhatu Shilp’ (a metal craft) has been given the GI tag from which of
A. Rajasthan B. Bihar
● More GI Tags
1. Goa Mankurad Mango
2. Goan Bebinca
3. Udaipur Koftgari Metal Craft
4. Bikaner Kashidakari Craft
5. Jodhpur Bandhej Craft
6. Bikaner Usta Kala Craft
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has been conferred with the Lokmanya Tilak
National Award 2023?
A. Amit Shah B. Narendra Modi
C. Rajnath Singh D. Nitin Gadkari
Answer: B. Narendra Modi
Q11) Recently, China and which of the following countries have announced to conduct first joint military drills FALCON
Shield-2023?
A. Saudi Arabia B. India
C. UAE D. Oman
Answer: C. UAE
Q12) Recently, a wildfire known as “Eagle Bluff” has affected which of the following regions?
A. USA-Canada B. Greece
C. Italy D. Chile-Peru
Answer: A. USA-Canada
Q13) Recently, novel ‘Western Lane’ has been shortlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize longlist. It is
written by who amongst the following?
A. Kiran Desai B. Rohinton Mistry
C. Anita Nair D. Chetna Maroo
Answer: D. Chetna Maroo
Q14) The Muslim Women Rights Day is observed on which of the following days every year in
India?
C. 1st August D. 2nd August

Answer: C. 1st August
Q15) According to the recent data which of the following states/union territories reported the maximum cases of deaths
due to rabies?
A. Delhi B. West Bengal
Answer: A. Delhi
Q16) Recently, UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT’s) mangrove project was launched in
A. Kerala B. West Bengal
Q17) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book titled “Kargil: Ek Yatri Ki Jubani”?
A. Samit Basu B. Rishi Raj
C. Anuj Dhar D. Sanjeev Sanyal
Answer: B. Rishi Raj
Q18) Recently, Vakkom Purushothaman has passed away. He was the former speaker of the legislative
assembly of which of the following states?
Answer: A. Kerala

3rd August by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, the world's largest 16-megawatt offshore wind turbine “Mingyan Smart Energy
-16-260” has been made fully operational in which of the following countries?
A. China B. Australia
C. USA D. Italy
Answer: A. China
Q2) Recently, who amongst the following has assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C),
Eastern Naval Command (ENC)?
A. Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi B. Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar
C. Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi D. Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta
Answer: B. Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar
Q3) Recently, who amongst the following has assumed the charge of Additional Director General, Military Nursing
Service (MNS)?
A. Major General Smita Devrani B. Major General Amita Rani
C. Major General Sunita Kapoor D. Major Lily Thomas
Answer: B. Major General Amita Rani
Q4) Recently, Diego Godin has announced his retirement from professional football. He played for which of the
A. Spain B. Argentina
C. Italy D. Uruguay
Answer: D. Uruguay
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and
South Asia?
A. Anant Maheshwari B. Puneet Chandok
C. Sanjay Gupta D. Sandip Patel
Answer: B. Puneet Chandok
Q6) Recently, International Battery Company (IBC) has signed an investment agreement worth $971.89 million (Rs 8,000
crore) with which of the following states to build a battery manufacturing facility?
Q7) Recently, which of the following states has launched the Amrit Brikshya Andolan?
C. Assam D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C. Assam

Q8) Which of the following companies has secured the highest ranking among the Indian corporates in the 2023 Fortune
Global 500 list?
A. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) B. Indian Oil Corporation Limited
C. Rajesh Exports D. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Answer: A. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
Q9) World Breastfeeding Week is observed every year on which of the following days?
A. 8th August – 14th August B. 15th August – 22nd August
C. 1st August – 7th August D. 25th July – 31st July
Answer: C. 1st August – 7th August
● Theme: “Let’s make breastfeeding and work, work!”
Q10) Recently, the Indian Railways Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications (IRISET) has signed a MoU
with which of the following institutions to establish the India 5G testbed?
A. IIT Madras B. IIT Delhi
C. IIT Kanpur D. IIT Bombay
Answer: A. IIT Madras
Q11) Recently, which of the following states has launched “LEAP Coworks” (Launch, Empower, Accelerate, Prosper)?
Answer: C. Kerala
Q12) Recently, the President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated ‘Unmesha’ and ‘Utkarsh’ festivals in which
A. Jaipur B. Bhopal
C. New Delhi D. Varanasi
Answer: B. Bhopal
Q13) Recently, which of the following countries has commenced its “Ocean
Shield 2023” naval drills in the Baltic Sea?
A. China B. Russia
C. Poland D. Ukraine
Answer: B. Russia

Q14) Recently, Aadi Perukku cultural festival was celebrated in which of the following states?
Q15) “Justice G. Rohini Commission”, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?
A. National Judicial Appointments Commission B. All India Judicial Services
C. Sub-Categorising Other Backward Classes (OBC) caste groups D. Model Code of Conduct (MCC)
Answer: C. Sub-Categorising Other Backward Classes (OBC) caste groups
Q16) Recently, which of the following companies has handed over the first Radio Frequency Seeker of Akash, to the
DRDO?
A. Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL) B. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
C. Larsen and Toubro (L&T) D. Garuda Aerospace
Answer: B. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Q17) Recently, an Indian Navy Dornier maritime patrol aircraft and an Indian Air Force C-130 transport aircraft visited
Cocos (Keeling) Islands. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Singapore B. China
C. Indonesia D. Australia
Q18) Recently, union minister Nirmala Sitharaman has inaugurated the AMC Repo Clearing Limited (ARCL). Its head
office is in which of the following cities?
A. Hyderabad B. GIFT City, Gujarat
Answer: C. Mumbai

4th August by Dr. Gaurav Garg
Q1) Recently, the men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament 2023 has been inaugurated in
A. Hyderabad B. Bhubaneshwar
C. Chennai D. New Delhi
Answer: C. Chennai
Q2) Recently, ‘Matti’ banana, “Jaderi Namakatti” and “Chedibutta” cotton sarees
have received the GI tag from which of the following states?
Q3) Indian Organ Donation Day is observed on which of the following days
every year?
A. 1st August B. 2nd August
rd
C. 3 August D. 4th August
Answer: C. 3rd August
Q4) Recently, the 132nd edition of the Durand Cup 2023 has commenced. It is related to which of the following sports?
A. Cricket B. Football
C. Badminton D. Hockey
Answer: B. Football
Q5) Recently, New Development Bank (NDB) has elected Thuraiya Alhashmi from which of the following countries as a
member of its board of directors?
C. Qatar D. UAE
Answer: D. UAE
Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has taken over as the chief of staff, Eastern Naval Command?
A. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan B. Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena
C. Vice-Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta D. Vice Admiral K Venkatraman
Answer: B. Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena
Q7) Recently launched “Study in India (SII)” portal is an initiative of which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Education B. Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: A. Ministry of Education
Q8) “Vasippu Iyakkam” scheme, recently seen in news, is been implemented by which of the following states?

Q9) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the “Vivad se Vishwas II - (Contractual Disputes)” scheme?
A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry B. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
C. Ministry of Finance D. Ministry of law and Justice
Answer: C. Ministry of Finance
Q10) Recently, poet and lyricist Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor has passed away. He was mainly associated with which of the
following languages?
A. Odia B. Sanskrit
C. Marathi D. Gujrati
Answer: C. Marathi
Q11) Recently, who amongst the following has surpassed Viswanathan Anand as India’s top-ranked chess player in the
live world rankings?
A. P. Harikrishna B. D. Gukesh
C. Arjun Erigaisi D. M Pranesh
Answer: B. D. Gukesh
Q12) Recently, the Ministry of Education has selected which of the following companies to modernise the Digital
Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform?
A. Amazon Web Services B. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
C. Microsoft Azure D. Google Cloud Platform
Answer: B. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Q13) Recently, which of the following organizations has partnered with the Center for Innovation Incubation and
Entrepreneurship (CIIE.CO), IIM Ahmedabad as a part of its "India of Tomorrow" initiative?
A. National Housing Bank (NHB) B. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) D. NABARD
Answer: B. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Q14) Recently, “Rajmargyatra app” has been launched by which of the following organizations?
A. National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) B. Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
C. National Highways and Infrastructure Development Limited (NHIDL) D. Border Road Organization (BRO)

Answer: A. National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)
Q15) Recently, the Ministry of Finance has approved the upgradation of which of the following companies to the
category of ‘Maharatna’?
A. ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) B. Oil India Limited (OIL)
C. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) D. Rail Tel Corporation of India Limited
Answer: B. Oil India Limited (OIL)
Q16) Recently, bill has been introduced in Lok Sabha to include "Gadda Brahmin," "Koli," "Paddari Tribe," and "Pahari
Ethnic Group" in the Schedule Tribe List from which of the following states/union territories?
Q17) Recently, the US Government has granted approval for Israel to sell its “David’s
Sling” anti-missile defense system to which of the following countries?
A. Finland B. Scotland
C. Turkey D. India
Answer: A. Finland
Q18) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Best Actor Award for the film
'Joram' at the Durban International Film Festival 2023?
A. Rajkumar Rao B. Ayushmann Khurana
C. Kay Kay Menon D. Manoj Bajpayee
Answer: D. Manoj Bajpayee

Q1) Recently, which of the following organizations has sanctioned Rs 1,974.07 crore to Rajasthan
under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for 2023-24?
C. World Bank D. NABARD
Answer: D. NABARD
Q2) Recently, which of the following states has announced to set up National Centre of Excellence for Badminton at the
Amingaon Indoor Stadium?
C. West Bengal D. Bihar
Answer: A. Assam
Q3) Recently, India has won its first ever gold medal in the compound women’s team category of the World Archery
Championships 2023. It was held in which of the following countries?
A. Mexico B. South Korea
C. China D. Germany
Answer: D. Germany
Q4) Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has received the air-launched Spike
Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) from which of the
A. Israel B. Russia
C. USA D. France
Answer: A. Israel
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been given one year extension as Union Cabinet Secretary?
A. B P Pande B. Ajay Kumar Bhalla
C. Rajiv Gauba D. Tarun Bajaj
Answer: C. Rajiv Gauba
Q6) Recently, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has collaborated with which of the following
organizations to prepare a roadmap for hydrogen blending in natural gas?
A. International Energy Agency (IEA) B. NITI Aayog
Q7) Recently, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has inaugurated ‘Aviation Security Culture Week’ from 31st
July - 5th August 2023 in which of the following cities?
C. Chandigarh D. New Delhi

● Theme: “See it, Say it, Secure it”.
Q8) Recently, Alex Hales has announced his retirement from international cricket. He played for which of the following
countries?
A. New Zealand B. Australia
C. England D. Scotland
Answer: C. England
Q9) Recently, it was informed that PM Narendra Modi will travel to South Africa to participate in a BRICS summit 2023.
It will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Cape Town B. Durban
C. Pretoria D. Johannesburg
Answer: D. Johannesburg
Q10) Recently, former Central Vigilance Commissioner Nagarajan Vittal has passed away. He was awarded the Padma
Bhushan in which of the following years?
A. 2010 B. 2011
C. 2012 D. 2015
Answer: C. 2012
Q11) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the “Festival of Libraries 2023” in which of the following cities?
C. Mumbai D. Jaipur
Q12) Recently, the first instance of successful captive breeding of the Himalayan
vulture (Gyps himalayensis) in India has been recorded in which of the following
states?
A. Haryana B. Assam
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Maharashtra
Answer: B. Assam
Q13) Recently, Pakistan has approved the signing of Communication Interoperability and Security Memorandum of
Agreement (CIS-MOA) with which of the following countries?
A. Russia B. China
C. USA D. Iran
Answer: C. USA
Q14) Recently, the ninth edition of the Malabar River Festival 2023 has been inaugurated in which of the following
states?
Answer: A. Kerala

Q15) “Arash-Dorra gas field”, recently seen in news, is in which of the following regions?
A. Gulf of Mexico B. Mediterranean Sea
C. Persian Gulf D. Red Sea
Answer: C. Persian Gulf
Q16) Recently, the Union government has launched Digital Crop Survey in how many states on a pilot basis from kharif
season 2023?
A. 10 B. 11
C. 12 D. 13
Answer: C. 12
Q17) Recently, which of the following organizations has unveiled the JALDOST airboat and Q-plane - The All-Electric
UAV?
A. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) B. Bharat Electricals Limited (BEL)
C. National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Answer: C. National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL)
Q18) Recently, which of the following ministries has notified the creation of a new category of Ayush (AY) visa for
foreign nationals?
A. Ministry of Minority Affairs B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C. Ministry of Ayush D. Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: D. Ministry of Home Affairs

Q1) Recently, who amongst the following from India participated in the National Security Advisers'
meeting on the Russia-Ukraine war in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?
A. Shivshankar Menon B. Amitabh Kant
C. Ajit Doval D. Brajesh Mishra
Answer: C. Ajit Doval
Q2) ‘MASI’ app (Monitoring App for Seamless Inspection), recently seen in news, has been developed by which of the
A. National Commission for Women B. National Human Rights Commission
C. National Minorities Commission D. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Answer: D. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Q3) Recently, McDonald’s India has launched the nation’s first-ever Airport Drive-Thru Restaurant in which of the
following cities?
Answer: B. Mumbai
Q4) Recently, the Supreme Court has appointed who amongst the following as an interim chairperson of Delhi Electricity
Regulatory Commission (DERC)?
A. Justice Jayant Nath B. Justice Satish Chandra Mishra
C. Justice Sanjiv Sachdeva D. Justice Shabihul Hasnain
Answer: A. Justice Jayant Nath
Q5) Recently, the Rajasthan Cabinet has approved to form 19 new districts in the state. It will now have total how many
districts?
A. 40 B. 50
C. 60 D. 30
Answer: B. 50
Q6) Recently, who amongst the following has been given one year extension as Union Home Secretary?
A. Ajay Kumar Bhalla B. Apurva Chandra
C. Rajiv Gauba D. Amrit Lal Meena
Answer: A. Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Q7) Recently, it was informed that North India’s first river rejuvenation project ‘Devika’ is nearing completion. Devika
River originated from which of the following states/union territories?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Jammu and Kashmir

Q8) Recently, it was informed that India’s indigenous Nag anti-tank guided missile ‘HELINA’ has cleared all the trials. It
has been developed by which of the following organizations?
A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) B. Bharat electronics Limited (BEL)
C. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) D. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
Q9) Hiroshima Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 5th August B. 6th August
C. 7th August D. 8th August
Answer: B. 6th August
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Men’s Singles title of Japan
Open 2023?
A. Lakshya Sen B. Viktor Axelson
C. Jonatan Christie D. Lin Dan
Answer: B. Viktor Axelson

Q11) Recently, which of the following organizations has unveiled Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)
technology-based Finger Minutiae Record – Finger Image Record (FMR-FIR) modality?
A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) B. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
C. Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) D. Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
Answer: C. Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
Q12) Recently, which of the following countries has declared a state of emergency in its Amhara region?
A. Mali B. Niger
C. Colombia D. Ethiopia
Answer: D. Ethiopia
Q13) Recently, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has laid the foundation stone for the ‘Iconic Site Museum’ at
Adichanallur archaeological site. It is in which of the following states?
Q14) Recently, the Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Symposium 2023 was organized by which of the following
institutions?
A. IIT Bombay B. IIT Madras
C. IIT Kanpur D. IIM Ahmedabad
Answer: B. IIT Madras
Q15) Recently, the President Smt Droupadi Murmu visited the Theppakadu Elephant Camp. It is in which of the
following tiger reserves?
A. Namdapha Tiger Reserve B. Bor Tiger Reserve
C. Mudumalai Tiger Reserve D. Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

Answer: C. Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Q16) Naya Savera Scheme (‘Free Coaching and Allied’ scheme), recently seen in news, is implemented by which of the
A. Ministry of Minority Affairs B. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: A. Ministry of Minority Affairs
Q17) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 railway stations as a part of
the 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme’. Under this scheme, total how many railway stations will be redeveloped?
A. 1109 B. 1209
C. 1309 D. 1409
Answer: C. 1309
Q18) Recently, Copparam Shreyas Hareesh has died. He was related to which of the following sports?
A. Golf B. Motorcycle Racing
C. Formula 1 Racing D. Archery
Answer: B. Motorcycle Racing

Q1) In India, National Handloom Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: "Handlooms for Sustainable Fashion".
Q2) Recently, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has signed the first-ever term contract in Marketing
Freedom regime with which of the following companies for sale of crude oil from the Mumbai region?
A. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) B. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
C. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) D. Indian Oil Limited (IOL)
Answer: C. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
Q3) Recently, which of the following countries has become the 18th country to successfully eliminate trachoma as a
public health concern?
A. India B. Iraq
Answer: B. Iraq
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Men’s singles title of the Australian Open 2023 Badminton
tournament?
A. H S Prannoy B. Lakshya Sen
C. Weng Hong Yang D. Jonatan Christie
Answer: C. Weng Hong Yang
Q5) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has launched the e-portal ‘Bhartiya Vastra evam Shilp Kosh’ – a Repository of Textiles
and Crafts. It has been developed by which of the following organizations?
A. NITI Aayog B. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
C. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) D. Fab India

Answer: C. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Q6) Recently, Gianluigi Buffon has announced his retirement from professional football. He played for which of the
A. Portugal B. Argentina
C. France D. Italy
Answer: D. Italy
Q7) Recently, Hun Manet has been appointed as the Prime Minister of which of the following countries?
A. Vietnam B. Laos
C. Cambodia D. Singapore
Answer: C. Cambodia
Q8) Recently, which of the following state governments has announced to set up a 'Rhino Task Force' in 'Valmiki Tiger
Reserve' (VTR)?
A. West Bengal B. Goa
Answer: D. Bihar
Q9) Recently, Athidhi web portal has been launched by which of the following states for registration of migrant workers?
Answer: A. Kerala
Q10) Recently, which of the following state governments has formally launched the ‘Gruha Jyoti’ scheme?
Q11) Recently, it was informed that Kuttikkanam Palace (Ammachi Kottaram) will
be declared as a historical monument. It is in which of the following states?
Answer: B. Kerala
Q12) Recently, India has given over Rs 45 crore in advance to which of the following countries to fund its unique digital
identity project?
C. Nepal D. Bhutan
Q13) Recently, union minister Jyotiraditya Scidia has unveiled the new logo of NMDC Limited. It is
headquartered in which of the following cities?
A. Bengaluru B. Bhopal

Q14) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first individual to win the world title (Gold Medal) for India
in the World Archery Championship 2023, Berlin?
A. Jyothi Surekha Vennam B. Parneet Kaur
C. Aditi Swami D. Abhishek Verma
Answer: C. Aditi Swami
● Also, Ojas Pravin Deotale won the gold medal for India in the World Archery Championships 2023 in
Berlin.
○ Ojas Pravin Deotale has now become the first-ever Male Archery World Champion from India.
Q15) Recently, the construction of the Indian International Buddhist Culture and Heritage Centre has begun in Lumbini.
It is in which of the following countries?
A. Bhutan B. Sri Lanka
Answer: D. Nepal
Q16) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved Rs 1.39 lakh crore for the Modernization of the BharatNet project. It is
being implemented by which of the following organizations?
A. Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) B. Reliance Jio
C. Bharati Airtel D. Vodafone
Answer: A. Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL)
Q17) Recently, who amongst the following from India has created the national record in women’s 100m hurdles, winning
the bronze medal at the FISU World University Games in Chengdu, China?
A. Dutee Chand B. Hima Das
C. Dipa Karmakar D. Jyothi Yarraji
Answer: D. Jyothi Yarraji

Q18) National Javelin Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year in India?
Obituaries
● Revolutionary balladeer and renowned folk singer Gaddar, also known as Gummadi Vittal Rao, has passed
aged 77,
○ He played a significant role in the Telangana statehood movement
○ He adopted the name Gaddar as a tribute to the pre-independence Gadar party, which opposed
British colonial rule in Punjab

Q1) Recently which of the following state governments has announced the formation of the Guru
Gorakhnath Board?
C. Gujarat D. Bihar
Q2) Who amongst the following will receive the Diversity in Cinema Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
2023?
A. Kartik Aryan B. Alia Bhatt
C. Mrunal Thakur D. Kriti Sanon
Answer: C. Mrunal Thakur
Q3) Recently, which of the following states has transferred Rs 15.29 crore to the beneficiaries of the ‘Godhan Nyay
Yojana’?
A. Jharkhand B. Telangana
Q4) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and
Customs (CBIC)?
A. Vivek Johri B. Surjit Bhujabal
C. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal D. Hemant Sharma
Answer: C. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal
Q5) Recently, ISRO has transferred the IMS-1 Satellite Bus Technology to which of the following companies?
A. SatSure B. Skyroot Aerospace
C. Alpha Design Technologies D. Agnikul Cosmos
Answer: C. Alpha Design Technologies
Q6) What is the name of the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for mine detection, which has been
recently launched by India?
A. Meenakshi B. Varaha
C. Neerakshi D. Kurma
Answer: C. Neerakshi
Q7) Recently, which of the following states has won the best-performing state award for organ donations on the occasion
of 13th Indian Organ Donation Day on 3rd August 2023?

Q8) Recently, the 81st anniversary of the Quit India movement was celebrated on which of the following days?
Answer: C. 8th August
Q9) The International Day of the World’s Indigenous People (World Tribal Day) is observed on which of the following
days every year?
Answer: D. 9th August
● Theme: Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-determination.
Q10) Recently, who amongst the following has been named as Tesla's new Chief Financial Officer?
A. Laxman Narasimhan B. Ranjan Banerjee
C. R Gopalakrishnan D. Vaibhav Taneja
Answer: D. Vaibhav Taneja
Q11) Malabar exercise 2023 will be held in which of the following countries?
A. Australia B. India
C. USA D. Japan
Q12) Recently, Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has been
extended. It is implemented by which of the following organizations?
A. National Health Authority (NHA) B. NITI Aayog
C. AIIMS, Delhi D. Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
Answer: A. National Health Authority (NHA)
Q13) Recently, India has won total 11 medals, including a gold, at the 2023 World Cadet Wrestling Championships
(under-17). It was held in which of the following countries?
A. Turkiye B. Japan
C. USA D. China
Answer: A. Turkiye

Q14) Recently, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru has signed an MoU with which of the following
companies to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to help in shipbuilding?
A. Cochin Shipyard Limited B. Goa Shipyard Limited
C. Hindustan Shipyard Limited D. Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
Answer: B. Goa Shipyard Limited
Q15) Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has formed an all-women judicial panel to address the aftermath of the Manipur
violence. It will be headed by who amongst the following?
A. Justice Gita Mittal B. Justice Asha Menon
C. Justice Shalini P Joshi D. Datta Padsalgikar
Answer: A. Justice Gita Mittal
Q16) World Lion Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
Q17) Recently, India has won total how many medals in the FISU World University Games 2023 in Chengdu, China?
A. 5 B. 11
C. 26 D. 10
Answer: C. 26
Q18) Recently, Defence Ministry of India has announced to replace Microsoft OS in all computers with which of the
following?
A. Linux OS B. IND OS
C. Maya OS D. BharOS
Answer: C. Maya OS

Q1) Recently, which of the following countries has announced its objective of hosting 30,000 students
from India by 2030?
C. United Kingdom D. Australia
Answer: A. France
Q2) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to launch a BRICS startup forum this year?
A. India B. Brazil
Answer: A. India
● BRICS Summit 2023 Theme: BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable
Development and Inclusive Multilateralism
Q3) Recently, Justice Subhasis Talapatra has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of which of the following high courts?
A. Patna High Court B. Delhi High Court
C. Orissa High Court D. Kerala High Court
Answer: C. Orissa High Court
Q4) Recently, which of the following countries has announced to launch its lunar landing spacecraft Luna-25 mission?
A. USA B. Russia
C. UAE D. Japan
Answer: B. Russia
Q5) Recently, India has announced to provide support worth 700,000 USD from the India-UN Development Partnership
Fund to the project “Motufoua concrete water cistern” in which of the following countries?
A. Fiji B. Maldives
C. Tuvalu D. Somalia
Answer: C. Tuvalu

Q6) Recently, who amongst the following from India attended the 13th BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting virtually?
A. Amit Shah B. Nirmala Sitharaman
C. Narendra Modi D. Piyush Goyal
Answer: D. Piyush Goyal
Q7) Recently, Indian Army has inducted the indigenously developed Weapon Locating Radar (WLR-M) called "Swathi
Mountains”. It has been developed by which of the following organizations?
A. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) B. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Answer: B. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Q8) Recently, which of the following Indian naval ships undertook the Passage
Exercise (Passex) with Royal Saudi Naval Ship HMS Al Jubail in Red Sea?
A. INS Talwar B. INS Chennai
C. INS Kalvari D. INS Ganga
Answer: B. INS Chennai
Q9) Recently, India won total how many medals in the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2023,
Greater Noida?
A. 22 B. 32
C. 42 D. 52
Answer: C. 42
Q10) Recently, which of the following state governments has signed an MoU with the Mexican state Nuevo Leon for
investments in tourism, infrastructure and pharma and medical sectors?
Q11) Recently, Palm manuscripts from the 18th Century titled “Gnanamuyarchi” have been discovered in an Armenian
monastery in which of the following countries?
A. France B. Greece
C. Italy D. Portugal
Answer: C. Italy
Q12) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the State of Elementary Education in Rural India - 2023
report?
A. NITI Aayog B. Pratham Foundation
C. Teach For India D. Ministry of Education
Answer: D. Ministry of Education

Q13) Recently, oldest fossil remains of a plant-eating dinosaur, 167-million-year-old,
named “Tharosaurus indicus” have been found in which of the following states?
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Uttarakhand
Q14) Recently, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Academy has officially become the 10th member of the Interpol
Global Academy Network. CBI Academy is in which of the following cities?
C. Nagpur D. Ghaziabad
Answer: D. Ghaziabad
Q15) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched an Indian Web Browser Development Challenge?
A. NITI Aayog B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
C. Google D. Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
Q16) Recently, William Friedkin has passed away. He was related to which of the following professions?
A. Space Scientists B. Film Director
C. Football Player D. Cardiologist
Answer: B. Film Director
Q17) World Biofuel Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
th
C. 10 August D. 11th August
Q18) Recently, Siddique Ismail has passed away. He was related to which of the following?
A. Cricket B. Malayalam Cinema
C. Bhojpuri Cinema D. Hockey
Answer: B. Malayalam Cinema

Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Additional Director General
Coast Guard at Indian Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi?
A. Rakesh Pal B. S Paramesh
C. KR Suresh D. Rajbir Dua
Answer: B. S Paramesh
Q2) Recently, bilateral Naval exercise “Zayed Talwar” 2023 was held between India and which of the following
countries?
A. UAE B. Oman
C. Saudi Arabia D. Iran
Answer: A. UAE
Q3) Recently, APEDA has facilitated the export of the first trial shipment of fresh pomegranate to which of the following
countries through air route?
A. Australia B. UAE
C. USA D. Germany
Answer: C. USA
Q4) What is the name of the short movie series which has been recently launched by the Sports Authority of India (SAI)
on the journey of Asian Games 2023 bound athletes?
A. Halla Bol B. Bharat Ki Aasha
C. Jeetenge Hum D. Bhrat ke Veer
Answer: A. Halla Bol
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following from India has been elected as the member of the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II Vice-Chairs?
A. Kailash Sankhala B. Vikas Yadav
C. Raman Sukumar D. Latika Nath
Answer: C. Raman Sukumar
Q6) Which of the following states has maximum number of beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
(PMJDY) in 2022-23?
C. Tamil Nadu D. Rajasthan
Answer: A. Bihar

Q7) Recently, IoT-based automated soil testing and agronomy advisory platform “Bhu-Vision” (KRISHI-RASTAA Soil
Testing System) has been launched. It will conduct how many soil parameter tests?
A. 8 B. 10
C. 12 D. 14
Answer: C. 12
Q8) Recently, which of the following state governments has approved the Madhu Babu pension for an additional 4.13
lakh applicants?
Answer: A. Odisha
Q9) Recently, Exim Bank has launched its subsidiary “Exim Finserve” in which of the following cities?
A. GIFT City, Gujarat B. Mumbai
C. New Delhi D. Varanasi
Answer: A. GIFT City, Gujarat
Q10) Recently, Mushqbudji rice has received the GI Tag from which of the following states/union territories?
● The Rajouri Chikri woodcraft and the Anantnag Mushqbudji rice

from Jammu and Kashmir have received the Geographical Indication
(GI) tag.
Q11) Recently, Ali Lamine Zene has been appointed as the transitional prime minister of which of the following
countries?
A. Niger B. Mali
C. Chad D. Sudan
Answer: A. Niger
Q12) Which of the following cities will host the BWF World Tour Finals for the next 4 years?
A. Bangkok, Thailand B. Guwahati, Assam
C. Hangzhou, China D. Berlin, Germany
Answer: C. Hangzhou, China
Q13) Recently, which of the following state governments has extended the 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme to the land in
gramakantam category?

Q14) Recently, which of the following state governments has announced to launch the Indira Gandhi Smartphone
Yojana?
Q15) Recently, it was informed that Neeraj Chopra will be lead the Indian contingent in the World Athletics
Championships 2023. It will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Osaka, Japan B. Shanghai, China
C. Berlin, Germany D. Budapest, Hungary
Answer: D. Budapest, Hungary
Q16) Recently, which of the following has become the highest-performing district under the Jal Jeevan Survekshan
(JJS-2023)?
A. Bhopal B. Srinagar
C. Udaipur D. Varanasi
Answer: B. Srinagar
Q17) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a MoU with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of
India (EDII) and the Cottage and Rural Industries Department, Gujarat, to help drive e-commerce exports?
A. Flipkart B. Amazon India
C. Meesho D. Myntra
Answer: B. Amazon India
Q18) Recently, which of the following banks has partnered with Odisha Tourism Development Corporation for
deployment of Point of Sale (PoS) machines at tourists locations?
A. HDFC Bank B. ICICI Bank
C. Axis Bank D. Bandhan Bank
Answer: D. Bandhan Bank

Q1) Recently, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has approved funding of ₹561 crore for an
integrated urban flood management project in which of the following cities?
A. Bengaluru B. Chennai
C. Mumbai D. New Delhi
Answer: B. Chennai
Q2) New Space India Limited (NSIL) has collaborated with which of the following companies to launch the GSAT-24
satellite?
A. Bharati Airtel B. Tata Play
C. Dish TV D. Videocon D2H
Answer: B. Tata Play
Q3) Recently, the union government has approved the proposal for the establishment of a new spaceport in
Kulasekarapattinam. It is in which of the following states?
C. Maharashtra D. Telangana
Q4) Recently, which of the following organizations has launched the ‘SuSwagatam’ web portal and app?
A. NITI Aayog B. Lok Sabha
C. Supreme Court D. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Answer: C. Supreme Court

Q5) Recently, wildfires in the Historic Lahaina town in Maui has completely turned it into ashes. It is in which of the
A. Cocos Islands, Australia B. Bali, Indonesia
C. Hawaii, USA D. Rhode Islands, Greece
Answer: C. Hawaii, USA
Q6) Recently, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the $10 billion merger between Zee
Entertainment enterprises Limited and which of the following companies?
A. Viacom18 Media Private Limited B. Network18 Media & Investments Limited
C. India Today Group D. Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited
Answer: D. Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited
Q7) Recently, the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023 has commenced in which of the following countries?
A. China B. Azerbaijan
C. India D. Germany
Answer: B. Azerbaijan
Q8) Recently, the NCERT has established a 19-member National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee
(NSTC) to revise textbooks for classes 3 to 12. It will be chaired by who amongst the following?
A. Sudha Murthy B. Sanjeev Sanyal
C. MC Pant D. Manjul Bhargava
Answer: C. MC Pant
Q9) Recently, India defeated which of the following countries to win the Men’s Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2023
final?
C. Pakistan D. Malaysia
Answer: D. Malaysia
Q10) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “Monsoon: A Poem of Love and
Longing”?
A. Abhay Kumar B. Dipankar Banerjee
C. Daya Singh Bedi D. Arindam Bagchi
Answer: A. Abhay Kumar
Q11) Recently, India's eGov Foundation has signed a MoU with UNDP to leverage its Digital Public
Infrastructure (DPI) - DIGIT for managing medical waste management in which of the following
countries?
A. Indonesia B. Comoros
C. South Africa D. Malaysia
Q12) International Youth Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?

● Theme: "Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World."
Q13) Recently, the 9th India International MSME Expo and Summit 2023 was inaugurated in which of the following
cities?
A. New Delhi B. Srinagar
C. Mumbai D. Surat
Q14) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched the 'Sinh Suchna' mobile application?
Answer: B. Gujarat
Q15) Recently, the 69th edition of the Nehru Trophy boat race was held at Punnamada lake in which of the following
states?
Answer: C. Kerala
Q16) Recently, which of the following states has launched India's first Agricultural Data Exchange (ADeX)?
A. Telangana B. Madhya Pradesh
Q17) Recently, the Bharti Institute of Public Policy (Indian School of Business) has signed a MoU with which of the
following states to establish a knowledge partnership?
A. Sikkim B. Goa
Answer: B. Goa
Q18) Recently, the ‘Kamar’ tribe in which of the following states has received the habitat rights in Dhamtari district?

Q1) Recently, it was informed that the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), will be
renamed as the Indian Institute of Management (IIM). It is in which of the following cities?
A. Surat B. Mumbai
C. New Delhi D. Chandigarh
Answer: B. Mumbai
Q2) Recently, Khuon Sudary has been elected as the first woman president of the National Assembly of which of the
A. China B. Vietnam
C. Cambodia D. Singapore
Answer: C. Cambodia
Q3) “Belem Declaration”, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?
A. Antarctica B. Arctic Ocean
C. Western Ghats, India D. Amazon Rain Forests
Answer: D. Amazon Rain Forests
Q4) Recently, CM Conrad K Sangma of which of the following states has launched the Rs 500 crore CM’s Solar
Mission?
A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Mizoram
C. Sikkim D. Meghalaya
Q5) According to the recent information, India aims to eliminate Lymphatic filariasis by which of the following years?
A. 2025 B. 2027
C. 2030 D. 2047
Answer: B. 2027

Q6) Recently, New Amravati station has become the Pink Station. It is a part of which of the following railways zone?
A. Western Railways B. Central Railways
C. South Eastern Railways D. South Coast Railways
Answer: B. Central Railways
Q7) Recently, Shrikant Madhav Vaidya has been given a one year extension as chairman of which of the following
companies?
A. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) B. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
C. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) D. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Answer: C. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Q8) Recently, the Chief Minster of which of the following states has announced to establish 'Maa Narmada Lok' in
Amarkantak, Anuppur district?
Q9) World Elephant Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Ending the Illegal Wildlife Trade
Q10) Recently, the India Startup Festival (ISF) 2023 has been inaugurated in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Hyderabad
C. Gurugram D. Bengaluru
● Theme: Innovation at the Bottom of the Pyramid
Q11) Recently, it was informed that Vindhyagiri (Y - 3024), under Project 17A Frigate, will be
launched by Smt Droupadi Murmu. It has been manufactured by which of the following companies?
A. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) B. Cochin Shipyard Limited
C. Goa Shipyard Limited D. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited

Answer: A. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE)
Q12) Recently, which of the following state governments has announced to

organise 'Khel Maharan' from November 1, 2023?
C. Assam D. Haryana
Answer: C. Assam
Q13) According to the recently released World Trade Statistical Review

(WTSR) 2023, what is the rank of India in the world merchandise exports?
A. 7th B. 9th
C. 18th D. 15th
Answer: C. 18th

Q14) Recently, which of the following states has announced the cash disbursement of Rs 6,000 each to eligible farmers
under the Chief Minister's Kisan Kalyan Yojana 2023-2024?
Q15) Recently, which of the following organizations has collaborated with the Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) to launch the National Space Innovation Challenge 2023?
A. Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog B. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
C. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) D. Pratham Foundation
Answer: B. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Q16) Recently, Polali Jayarama Bhat has passed away. He was the former chairman and MD of which of the following
banks?
A. Tamilnad Mercantile Bank B. Karnataka Bank
C. Axis Bank D. ICICI Bank
Answer: B. Karnataka Bank
Q17) Recently, Bikash Sinha has passed away. He was related to which of the following?
A. Cardiologist B. Nuclear Physicist
C. Football Player D. Journalist
Answer: B. Nuclear Physicist
Q18) World Organ Donation Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
● Theme: Step up to volunteer; need more organ donors to fill the lacunae

Q1) The first Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, organised by the World Health Organization
(WHO) and co-hosted by the Ministry of Ayush, will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Jamnagar B. Gandhinagar
C. Bhopal D. Shillong
Answer: B. Gandhinagar
Q2) India observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day (Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas) on which of the following
days every year?
Answer: D. 14th August
Q3) Recently, which of the following companies has partnered with the Ministry of Tourism to introduce a specialized
microsite named “Traveller’s Map of India”?
A. Yatra B. MakeMyTrip
C. GoIbibo D. Airbnb
Answer: B. MakeMyTrip
Q4) Recently, the third edition of Khelo India Junior’s Women’s Hockey League 2023 has been inaugurated in which of
C. Bhubaneswar D. Chennai
Q5) Recently, who amongst the following has been sworn in as Pakistan's caretaker prime minister?
A. Arif Alvi B. Jalil Abbas Jilani
C. Anwarul Haq Kakar D. Asim Munir
Answer: C. Anwarul Haq Kakar
Q6) Recently, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated the Chandni Chowk
Flyover in which of the following cities?
A. Pune B. New Delhi
Answer: A. Pune
Q7) Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has selected which of the following companies to develop systems using
artificial intelligence and machine learning for its supervisory functions?
A. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys B. Deloitte and KPMG
C. PwC and Nomura D. McKinsey and Accenture
Answer: D. McKinsey and Accenture

Q8) Recently, Uttar Pradesh government has announced to set up India’s largest IT hub in which of the following cities?
A. Kanpur B. Lucknow
C. Greater Noida D. Ghaziabad
Answer: B. Lucknow
Q9) Recently, World Steelpan Day was celebrated on which of the following days?
Answer: A. 11th August
Q10) Recently, the Indian Air Force has inducted four new Heron Mark-2 drones. It has been
developed by which of the following companies?
A. Dassault Aviation B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
C. Israeli Aerospace Industries D. Lockheed Martin
Answer: C. Israeli Aerospace Industries
Q11) Recently, Mauganj has become the 53rd district of which of the following states?
Q12) Recently, PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for Sant Ravidas temple in Badtuma village, Sagar
district of which of the following states?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Maharashtra
Q13) Recently, CM Sikkim Prem Singh Tamang has laid the foundation stone for the Sikkim Organic Agriculture
University (SOAU) at Mondegaon in which of the following districts?
A. Lachung B. Gangtok
C. Pakyong D. Soreng
Answer: D. Soreng
Q14) Recently, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has appointed who amongst the following as its managing
director?
A. R Doraiswamy B. Bhanu Pratap Sharma
C. Usha Sangwan D. Girija Kumar
Answer: A. R Doraiswamy

Q15) Recently, which of the following Indian-American economist has been awarded the Harvard University's George
Ledlie Prize?
A. Abhijit Banerjee B. Raj Chetty
C. Kaushik Basu D. Pranab Bardhan
Answer: B. Raj Chetty
Q16) Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reduced the time period for listing shares in public
issues to which of the following?
A. T + 4 B. T + 3
C. T + 2 D. T + 1
Answer: B. T + 3
Q17) India's first-ever National Sports University is being developed in which of the following states?
A. Mizoram B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Manipur D. Assam
Answer: C. Manipur
Q18) Recently, total how many police personnel have been awarded medals on the occasion of India’s 77th Independence
Day 2023?
A. 754 B. 854
C. 954 D. 1054
Answer: C. 954

Q1) Recently, the Union Minister Parshottam Rupala has unveiled the 'A-HELP' (Accredited Agent
for Health and Extension of Livestock Production) programme in which of the following states?
Answer: D. Gujarat
Q2) Recently, the Union cabinet has approved "PM Vishwakarma" scheme for artisans and craftsmen. Initially, it will
cover how many traditional trades?
A. 15 B. 16
C. 17 D. 18
Answer: D. 18
Q3) Recently, the union cabinet has approved the "PM-eBus Sewa”. Under this scheme how many e-buses will be added
to the country's fleet?
A. 1,000 B. 5,000
C. 7,500 D. 10,000
Answer: D. 10,000

Q4) Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has suspended the beautification drive of freshwater Tampara Lake. It
is in which of the following states?
Answer: A. Odisha
Q5) Recently, the Litli-Hrútur volcano has erupted after 800 years. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Italy B. Hawaii, USA
C. Iceland D. Russia
Answer: C. Iceland
Q6) Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released images
of the Aditya-L1 mission. It is related to which of the following?
A. Mercury B. Sun
C. Venus D. Jupiter
Answer: B. Sun
Q7) Who amongst the following is the author of the new book “Kuch Adhure Shabd”?
A. Hemant Jain B. Mohit Nayak
C. Ashutosh Agnihotri D. Uma Sharma
Answer: C. Ashutosh Agnihotri
Q8) Recently, Union Ministry of Culture, has announced to introduce the National Manuscripts Bill
2023. Under this, total how many members will be there in the National Manuscripts Authority
(NMA)?
A. 4 B. 6
C. 8 D. 10
Answer: D. 10
Q9) Recently, which of the following organizations has released the report “75 Endemic Birds of India”?
A. ITI Aayog B. Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
C. Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) D. Botanical Survey of India
Answer: B. Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
Q10) Recently, Kandlakunta Alaha Singaracharyulu has passed away. He was associated with which
of the following profession?
A. Journalism B. Football Player
C. Writer and Scholar D. Space Scientist
Answer: C. Writer and Scholar
Q11) Recently, which of the following has become the first state in India to provide free IVF
treatment in Government hospitals?
A. Goa B. Tamil Nadu
Answer: A. Goa

Q12) Recently, total how many police personnel have been awarded the “Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in
Investigation” for the year 2023?
A. 70 B. 140
C. 210 D. 280
Answer: B. 140
Q13) Recently, which of the following has become the first district in Uttar Pradesh to introduce an e-office system at its
collectorate?
A. Unnao B. Kannauj
C. Ghaziabad D. Agra
Answer: B. Kannauj
Q14) Recently, fast bowler Steven Finn has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. He is from which of the
C. England D. Scotland
Answer: C. England
Q15) Recently, Mohammed Habib has passed away. He was related with which of the following sports?
A. Cricket B. Badminton
C. Tennis D. Football
Answer: D. Football
Q16) Recently, launched ‘Namoh 108’ is a type of which of the following?

A. Lotus B. Jasmine
C. Rose D. Marigold
Answer: A. Lotus
Q17) What is the name of India’s first long-range revolver which is manufactured by
Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL)?
A. Singh B. Prabal
C. Shaktiman D. Marut
Answer: B. Prabal
Q18) Recently, which of the following organizations has unveiled the ‘Battle of Minds’ - Quiz 2023?
C. Indian Army D. NITI Aayog
Answer: C. Indian Army

Q1) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of the State
Institute for the Transformation of Karnataka (SITK)?
A. Raghuram Rajan B. Urjit Patel
C. Rajeev Gowda D. Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Answer: C. Rajeev Gowda
Q2) Recently, which of the following state governments has announced to launch ‘Abua Awas Yojna’ at a cost of Rs
15,000 crore?
A. Bihar B. Jharkhand
Q3) Recently, which of the following state governments has launched the 'Chief Minister Free Annapurna Food Packet
Scheme’?
C. Telangana D. Rajasthan
Q4) Recently, Prof. M.R. Satyanarayana Rao has passed away. He was awarded the Padma Shri in which of the following
years?
A. 2009 B. 2010
C. 2011 D. 2012
Answer: B. 2010
Q5) Which of the following companies has supplied the entire 4000 tonnes of Special Steel for India's indigenous frigate
ship, 'Vindhyagiri’?
A. Vedanta B. Tata Steel
C. JSW Steel D. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
Answer: D. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
Q6) Recently, the central government has announced to open total how many 'Jan Aushadhi Kendras’?
A. 10,000 B. 15,000
C. 20,000 D. 25,000
Answer: D. 25,000
Q7) Recently, the G20 Film Festival was inaugurated in which of the following cities?
C. Kolkata D. Jaipur
Q8) Recently, ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’ has been launched at the Maker Village in which of the following states?

Answer: D. Kerala
Q9) “Navroz” is a new year festival of which of the following communities?

A. Jews B. Parsis
C. Muslims D. Buddhists
Answer: B. Parsis
Q10) Who amongst the following was the founder of the Sulabh International Social Service Organisation, who has
passed away recently?
A. Anu Aga B. A.M. Naik
C. Bindeshwar Pathak D. Leena Tiwari
Answer: C. Bindeshwar Pathak
Q11) Recently, Neymar has joined which of the following football clubs?
A. Al Nassr B. Al Hilal
C. Al Alhi D. Al Ittihad
Answer: B. Al Hilal
Q12) Recently, INS Kulish participated in the multilateral exercise SEACAT 2023 in
Q13) Recently, President Smt Droupadi Murmu has given her approval for total how many Gallantry awards on the
occasion of Independence Day 2023?
A. 76 B. 86
C. 96 D. 66
Answer: A. 76
Q14) Recently, the central government has launched the scheme “Transforming Lives, Building Futures: Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship in North-East”. Under this, total how many apprentices will be Engages under the
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)?
A. 2 Lakhs B. 30,000
C. 20,000 D. 1 lakh

Answer: B. 30,000
Q15) Recently, it was informed that President Droupadi Murmu will unveil a commemorative coin as a
tribute to Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR), with a face value of how much amount?
A. Rs. 25 B. Rs. 50
C. Rs. 75 D. Rs. 100
Answer: D. Rs. 100
Q16) Recently, which of the following organizations has approved a $40.5 million loan for integrated early childhood
development (ECD) and maternal mental health in Meghalaya?
A. World Bank B. MUFG Bank
C. Asian Development Bank (ADB) D. World Economic Forum (WEF)
Answer: C. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Q17) India’s first Unmanned Aerial Systems Common Testing Centre will be set up in which of the following states?
Q18) Recently, V.S. Arunachalam has passed away. He was the former chairman of which of the following organizations?
A. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) B. Planning Commission
C. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

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