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NATIONAL AFFAIRS provide financial support to first-time

overseas emigrants? Kerala
1. In July 2023, ____________ became the 9. International Union for Conservation of
largest PSU-refinery (single location) in Nature (IUCN) Species Survival
India for 2022-23. Mangalore Refinery Commission (SSC) has recently (in
and Petrochemicals Limited August ‘23) signed a MoU with the
2. As per the report of All India Tiger Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) to set up
Estimation – 2022 titled "Status of the first-ever regional Center for Species
Tigers: Co-Predators & Prey in India- Survival (CSS) in India. This will be the
2022" released by National Tiger __________ CSS in the world and the
Conservation Authority (NTCA) in July first in South Asia. 10th
2023, the Tiger Population in India is 10. In August 2023, the National Health
estimated to be ____________ with an Authority (NHA) extended its Digital
annual growth rate of 6.1% per annum. Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) under
3,925 the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
3. Which state has recently (in July ‘23) (ABDM) till ____________.
launched a mobile application-based 31st December 2023
elephant movement tracking system? 11. Which organization has recently (in
Jharkhand August ‘23) collaborated with the
4. Which state government has recently (in Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory
July ‘23) collaborated with the United Board (PNGRB) to develop a roadmap
Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to for Hydrogen transmission in Natural
launch ‘Just Ask!’ Artificial Intelligence Gas (NG) pipelines and City Gas
(AI)-enabled chatbot for Adolescents & Distribution (CGD) networks?
Young Adults on Sexual and World Bank
Reproductive Health and Rights 12. In August 2023, India handed over a
(SRHR)? cheque of Rs. ___________ to Sri Lanka
Madhya Pradesh for supporting the Sri Lanka Unique
5. Which state government has recently (in Digital Identity (SL-UDI) project. 450
August’ 23) launched LEAP (Launch, million
Empower, Accelerate, Prosper) Co- 13. Which state’s Responsible Tourism
works membership card? Kerala Mission (RT Mission) has recently (in
6. Which state government has recently (in August ‘23) collaborated with United
August’ 23) launched LEAP (Launch, Nations (UN) Women India to organise
Empower, Accelerate, Prosper) Coworks the ‘Trainers of Trainer’ programme
membership card? Kerala under the ‘Women-Friendly Tourism’
7. In which state, President of India project? Kerala
Draupadi Murmu has recently (in August 14. According to the data released by the
‘23) inaugurated the ‘Unmesha’ – Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy
International Literature Festival and Pvt.Ltd. (CMIE) in August 2023, the
‘Utkarsh’ – National Festival of Folk and unemployment rate of India in July 2023
Tribal Performing Arts? Madhya declined to __________ from 8.45% in
Pradesh June 2023. 7.95%
8. Which state government has recently (in 15. Which cities is set to establish India’s
August ‘23) announced a plan to launch first Integrated Theatre Commands (ITC)
a new project titled ‘Shubhayatra’, to - South Western Command & Central
Command in August 2023?

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Jaipur, Rajasthan, Lucknow & Uttar Geographical Indications (GI) tag for
Pradesh five traditional products including
16. In August 2023, the Union Cabinet Nathdwara Pichhwai Craft?
approved Rs _________ for a last-mile Rajasthan
broadband connectivity plan for 6.4 lakh 23. Name the Railway Station that has
villages across India as part of the recently (in August ‘23) became the 3rd
BharatNet project. 1.39 lakh crores Pink Station in Central Railway (CR).
17. Which states/UT, the Postal Life New Amravati Railway Station
Insurance (PLI) has recently (in August 24. Which state government has launched
‘23) introduced a pilot program for the Sinh Suchna Web application on the
‘Direct Incentive Disbursement’ to occasion of World Lion day, 10th August
recognize the role of its sales force? 2023? Gujarat
Delhi & Uttarakhand 25. Which state government has recently (in
18. Which state government has recently (in August '23) launched the Indira Gandhi
August ‘23) introduced State Road Smart Phone Scheme to provide free
Transport Corporation (Absorption of smartphones with 3 years of data facility?
Employees into Government Service) Rajasthan
Bill 2023? Telangana 26. Name the state government that has
19. Which company has recently (in August recently (in August' 23) announced a
‘23) bagged an order worth Rs.165 crore complete waiver of the fuel surcharge for
to supply 200 medium-altitude logistics all domestic and agricultural power
drones, and accessories to the Indian consumers. Rajasthan
Army? Dhaksha Unmanned Systems 27. Which company has recently (in August'
Pvt. Ltd 23) entered into an agreement with
20. In August 2023, the Ministry of Skill Technology Development Board (TDB),
Development and Entrepreneurship Department of Science & Technology
(MSDE) launched ‘Transforming lives, (DST) to the commercialization of
building futures: Skill development and digitally enabled advanced universal
entrepreneurship in the North-East’ Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ventilators?
program to create a robust skill-centric M/s Noccarc Robotics Private Ltd
and industry-ready ecosystem in the 28. The Department for Promotion of
North-Eastern Region (NER). The Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has
government of India has allocated a recently (in August ‘23) launched One
substantial fund of Rs __________ to District One Product (ODOP) Wall at
promote inclusive development, foster Sale of Articles of Rural Artisans Society
entrepreneurial talent, and catalyze (SARAS) Aajeevika store in
socio-economic growth in the NER. ____________. New Delhi, Delhi
360 crore 29. Which personality has recently (In
21. In August 2023, the Central Bureau of August ‘23) launched Direct Benefit
Investigation (CBI) Academy joined as Transfer (DBT) in National
the ______________ member of the Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
International Criminal Police (NAPS) to encourage the participation of
Organization (INTERPOL) Global both corporates and young individuals
Academy Network. 10th towards apprenticeship training?
22. Which state has recently (in August ‘23) Dharmendra Pradhan
received the support from the National 30. Which government sector recently (In
Bank for Agriculture and Rural August ‘23) signed a MoU with
Development (NABARD) to get a Universal Health Foundation for setting

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up of Gramin Gyan Jyoti Kendras in nine 38. In August 2023, ________ (state)
villages of Jodhpur (Rajasthan) & one became the 1st state in India to provide
village of Nagore (Rajasthan)? National free In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) therapy.
Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd Goa
(NHPC) 39. As of August 2023, which country’s Air
31. In August 2023, Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Force is set to host Tarang Shakti, a mega
Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics multilateral military exercise in 2024?
& Information Technology (MeitY) India
launched the Hybrid Green Energy 40. In which city, Union Minister for
Microgrid in ___________. Railways, Communications, Electronics
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala & Information Technology, Ashwini
32. Name the state that has recently (in Vaishnaw has recently (in August ‘23)
August ‘23) launched India’s 1st inaugurated India’s first three-
Agricultural Data Exchange (ADeX) and dimensional (3D) Printed Post Office?
Agriculture Data Management Bengaluru, Karnataka
Framework (ADMF). Telangana 41. In August 2023, ____________
33. The Union Minister of Road Transport (Ministry) renewed the Foreign
and Highways (MoRTH), Nitin Gadkari Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)
has recently (in August ‘23) inaugurated license of Observer Research Foundation
an Rs 865 crore multi-level flyover built (ORF) for ____________ (Years).
at Chandni Chowk in______________. Ministry of Home Affairs; 5 years
Pune, Maharashtra 42. In August 2023, Group 20 (G20)
34. Which state government has recently (in Pandemic Fund approved USD
August ‘23) launched the Gramin Mitra ___________ to strengthen the Animal
scheme to provide doorstep delivery of Health System of India. 25 million
government services across the state & 43. In August 2023, the National Tiger
promote digital empowerment in rural Conservation Authority (NTCA)
areas? Goa approved the Dholpur-Karauli Tiger
35. Which state government has recently (in Reserve of ___________ (state) as 54th
August ‘23) announced a plan to Tiger Reserve of India. Rajasthan
establish India’s first Common Testing 44. Which state government has recently (in
Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems August ‘23) released Mayem
(UAS) (drones) under the Defence Biodiversity Atlas - India’s 1st Village
Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS)? Atlas? Goa
Tamil Nadu 45. In which city, National Health Authority
36. In August 2023, the Nehru Memorial (NHA) has recently (in August ‘23)
Museum and Library (NMML) in launched India’s first Ayushman Bharat
___________ (city) was officially Digital Mission (ABDM) microsite?
renamed as the Prime Ministers’ Aizawl, Mizoram
Museum and Library (PMML) Society. 46. In August 2023, the Defence Acquisition
New Delhi, Delhi Council (DAC) granted Acceptance of
37. In which state Union Minister for Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition
Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and proposals worth around Rs
Dairying, Parshottam Rupala has _____________ to enhance the
recently (in August ‘23) unveiled the ‘A- operational capabilities of the Indian
HELP’ (Accredited Agent for Health and Armed Forces. 7,800 crore
Extension of Livestock Production) 47. Which GoI office/Authority has recently
programme? Gujarat (in August ‘23) launched TRINETRA,

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an indigenously developed cyber threat __________________, a former Chief
detection and resolution system? Centre Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Nandamuri
for Development of Telematics Taraka Rama Rao
48. Name the statutory body that has recently 56. In August 2023, Ministry of Heavy
(in August ‘23) collaborated with Industries (MHI) extended the deadline
Innovation Cell of Ministry of Education of Production Linked Incentive (PLI)
(MoE) to launch the 6th edition Smart Scheme for Automobile and Auto
India Hackathon (SIH) 2023. All India Component Industry till FY
Council of Technical Education _______________. 2027-28
49. In August 2023, Droupadi Murmu, The 57. Which company has recently (in July
President of India, released a postage ‘23) partnered with Fortis Healthcare to
stamp in memory of treat underprivileged children suffering
_________________, former chief of from thalassemia under the 'Thalassemia
Brahma Kumaris in New Delhi, Delhi. Bal Sewa Yojana'?Coal India Limited
Dadi Prakashmani 58. Which company has recently (in July
50. In August 2023, the National Payments ‘23) manufactured the FIREFITE
Corporation of India (NPCI) launched LITHEX EXTINGUISHER in India,
the _________ edition of its Unified Under the Progressive Make in India
Payments Interface (UPI) Safety policy? Bharati Fire Engineers
Awareness campaign. 3rd 59. As of July 2023, ___________
51. In which state/UT India’s first Artificial (state/UT) stands number one in Geo
Intelligence (AI) school was inaugurated Tagging of Cluster Development
in August 2023? Kerala Projects (CDPs) in the country,
52. Which state government has recently (in implemented by the Union Ministry of
August ‘23) launched MODI (Most Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Outstanding District Initiative), to (MSME). Jammu and Kashmir
reward the cleanest district? Assam 60. Which company has recently (in July
53. Which company has recently (in August ‘23) received Rs.30 lakhs fine from the
‘23) has signed a contract with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Ministry of Defense to acquire five (DGCA)? IndiGo
indigenously built Fleet Support Ships 61. Who has been recently (in July ‘23)
(FSS) for the Indian Navy worth appointed as the Additional Director
Rs.19,000 crore? General of Military Nursing Service
Hindustan Shipyard Limited (MNS)? Amita Rani
54. In August 2023, Nitin Gadkari, Union 62. In which city, India will host the fifth
Minister, Ministry of Road Transport and World Coffee Conference (WCC) for the
Highways(MoRTH) launched the first time in Asia? Bengaluru,
world’s first prototype of BS-VI(Bharat Karnataka
Stage Six) Stage II compliant 63. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
“Electrified Flex Fuel vehicle” (PM-Kisan) scheme launched in
Which company developed the ________. 2019
Electrified Flex Fuel vehicle? 64. Name the state government that has
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private recently (in July ‘23) launched an
Limited awareness program “Anu Awareness
55. In August 2023, President of India Yatra 2023” with the theme of ‘Atoms in
Droupadi Murmu released a the service of the nation’. Tamil Nadu
commemorative Rs.100 silver coin 65. Which company has recently (in July
featuring the image of the ‘23) launched the ‘Income Tax Payment’

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feature on its application to enable 75. In July 2023, _______________ (city)
taxpayers? PhonePe based International Crops Research
66. Which company has recently (in July Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
‘23) became the first Information and (ICRISAT) and Bangladesh Agricultural
Communications Technology (ICT) Research Institute (BARI) have released
service provider in India to connect over BARI Chinabadam-12 (ICGV 07219), an
20 million devices through its Internet of improved groundnut variety in
Things (IoT) solutions? Bharti Airtel Bangladesh. Hyderabad, Telangana
Limited 76. Who has been recently (in July ‘23)
67. In July 2023, the Union government elected as the Central Council Member
approved Market Development (CCM) of the Institute of Cost
Assistance (MDA) of Rs ______ per MT Accountants of India (ICMAI)?
to promote organic fertilizers. 1500 Neeraj Joshi
68. In which city, the fourth G-20 77. Which state’s transport department has
Employment Working Group and the recently (in July ‘23) introduced a
Labour and Ministers' Meeting was held Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
in July 2023? Indore, Madhya Pradesh payments system at inter-state check
69. Which company has recently (in July posts to curb corruption? Andhra
‘23) collaborated with Max Life Pradesh
Insurance to launch an innovation and 78. Name the personality who has recently
development centre? Cognizant (in July ‘23) appointed as a Member in
Technology the Board of International Financial
70. Who is the current (as of August’ 23) Services Centre Authority (IFSCA).
President of Federation of Indian Pramod Rao
Chambers of Commerce and Industry 79. Who is the current (as of August ‘23)
(FICCI)? Subhrakant Panda Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)
71. In which city, Union Minister for of Oil India Private Limited (OIL)?
Women & Child Development and Ranjit Rath
Minority Affairs, Smriti Zubin Irani 80. According to the data released by the
inaugurated the G20 EMPOWER Ministry of Commerce and Industry in
Summit in August 2023? Gandhinagar, July 2023, India’s Wholesale Price Index
Gujarat (WPI)-based inflation remained in
72. Which trade association/body has negative territory for the third
recently (in July ‘23) launched an online consecutive month in June 2023, falling
platform National Digital Nagrik Forum? to a nearly eight year low of ______(per
Confederation of All India Traders cent), from -3.48 per cent in May 2023. -
73. In July 2023, the Ministry of Electronics 4.12 %
& Information Technology (IT) extended 81. In July 2023, the Cabinet Committee on
the date for accepting applications under Economic Affairs was given its nod for
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) the continuation of the umbrella scheme
Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware till “Atmosphere & Climate Research-
______________ 2023. Modelling Observing Systems &
th
30 August Services (ACROSS)” from 2021 to
74. Who has been recently (in July ‘23) ___________. 2026
appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive 82. As of August 2023, which state
Officer of the US International government provided the highest daily
Development Finance Corporation wage paid under the Mahatma Gandhi
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Act (MGNREGA) scheme of Rs 357 per 89. Which port has recently (in August ‘23)
day? Haryana become the fastest Major Port by
83. Which Indian Institutes of Technology clocking record cargo throughput of
(IIT), along with the Ministry of
50.16 MMT Cargo in current fiscal
Electronics and Information Technology,
has recently (in August ‘23) organised (2023)? Paradip Port
the Digital India RISC-V Symposium on 90. Name the state that has recently (in
‘future of Electronics in India through the August ‘23) secured the first position in
RISC-V pathway’? the country in recovery of lost and stolen
IIT Madras mobile devices using the Central
84. In August 2023, An MSME influencer Equipment Identity Register (CEIR)
forum was launched to promote micro, portal. Telangana
small and medium enterprises and raise 91. Which state government has recently (in
awareness about various government August ‘23) launched the ‘Har Ghar
schemes. Who is the current (as of Tiranga’ campaign by hoisting the
August ‘23) Union Minister of Micro, National Flag on the Gorakhnath temple?
Small and Medium Enterprises? Uttar Pradesh
Narayan Tatu Rane 92. The government of India has recently (in
85. Which company has recently (in August Aug ‘23) imposed restrictions on the
‘23) started beaming of television import of
channels from GSAT-24 satellite? Tata __________________.Laptops,
Supercomputer, Data Processing
Play
Units
86. As of August 2023, the Ministry of 93. As of August 2023, which state
Consumer Affairs, Food & Public government will become India's 1st to
Distribution launched the sale of chana complete digitisation of Reproductive
dal in retail packs under the brand name and Child Health (RCH) services?
of Bharat Dal at highly subsidized rates Rajasthan
of Rs. _____ for 30 kg pack. 55 per kg 94. In August 2023, the government of India
issued mandatory quality norms for
87. In August 2023, the Directorate General
smart meters and welding rods to curb
of Foreign Trade (DGFT) extended the the import of sub-standard goods and
deadline for implementing the Track and boost domestic manufacturing of these
Trace system for pharmaceutical and products. Now, manufacturing, storing
drug exports until ________.1st and sale of non-BIS certified products are
February 2024 prohibited as per the BIS Act, _________
(year). 2016
88. In July 2023, Ministry of Environment,
95. According to the data released by Raj
Forest and Climate Change launched the Kumar Singh, Union minister for new &
Resource Efficiency Circular Economy renewable energy and power in August
Industry Coalition (RECEIC) on the 2023, India’s installed wind energy
sidelines of the 4th G-20 Environment capacity will rise to 99.9GW by
and Climate Sustainability Working _____________ (year). 2029-30
Group (ECSWG) and Environment and 96. Name the North India’s first River
Rejuvenation Project that was recently
Climate Ministers meeting in ________
(in August ‘23) inaugurated by Prime
(city). Chennai, Tamil Nadu Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in Jammu
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97. Which District has been recently (in 105. In August 2023, General Manoj
August ‘23) ranked as the top performing Pande, Chief of the Army Staff left for
District under Jal Jeevan Survekshan the United Kingdom to review the
(JJS-2023) among 114 Har Ghar Jal __________ Sovereign's Parade of
Certified districts across India? Commissioning Course 223 at the
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir prestigious Royal Military Academy,
98. Name the state government that has Sandhurst as the Sovereign’s
st
recently (in August ‘23) introduced a Representative. 201
‘Sabbatical Leave’ scheme which allows 106. The indigenous underwater
the regular government employees to submersible vehicle called “Matsya
take a maximum leave for nearly three 6000” will be launched in 2026 for the
years with 50% basic pay. Sikkim Samudrayaan project. The MATSYA
99. Which state government has recently (in 6000 was designed by which
August ‘23) partnered with the Racing organization? National Institute of
Promotions Private Limited (RRPL) to Ocean Technology
set up India’s 1st Night street racing 107. During the ____________ Episode of
circuit? Tamil Nadu Mann Ki Baat in July 2023, Prime
100. In August 2023, India’s gross Minister Narendra Modi announced the
revenues from the Goods and Services ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ campaign to
Tax (GST) reached three-month high to honour and appreciate the martyred
cross Rs. ____________ in July 2023. bravehearts. 103rd
1.65 lakh crore 108. In August 2023, Competition
101. Which companies, along with Oil Commission of India (CCI) has imposed
India Ltd has recently (in August ‘23) a penalty of _______ on Platinum Trust,
received late submission fees (LSF) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and
Rs. 2,000 crore for delayed reporting of TPG Upswing with regard to their stake
their overseas investments? acquisition in UPL Sustainable Agri
GAIL (India) Ltd, ONGC Videsh Ltd, Solutions Ltd (UPL SAS). Rs. 55 Lakhs
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd 109. In August 2923, Competition
102. In which city, the 3rd and final Commission of India (CCI) imposed a
meeting of G20 Anti-Corruption penalty of Rs ___________ on Bharti
Working Group (ACWG), under India’s Airtel for failure to comply with the
Presidency was held in August 2023? provisions of Section 6(2) of the
Kolkata, West Bengal Competition Act, 2002. 1 crore
103. In August 2023, NCERT established 110. Which company has recently (in
a 19-member National Syllabus and August ‘23) announced a five-year mega
Teaching Learning Material Committee deal win with Europe-based telecom and
(NSTC), chaired by ___________, to communications group Liberty Global?
revise textbooks for classes 3 to 12. MC Infosys Limited
Pant 111. Which company, along with the Abu
104. In August 2023, the Union minister Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
for new & renewable energy and power has recently (in August ‘23) taken part in
Raj Kumar Singh announced that the the first-ever crude oil transaction under
renewable energy research and the newly implemented Local Currency
technology development programme Settlement (LCS) system? Indian Oil
(RE-RTD) will continue till Corporation Limited
___________. 2025-26 112. In August 2023, The Central GST
Department decided to adopt _________

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(state) Lucky Bill app for GST be recognized by the World Health
compliance. Kerala Organization (WHO) for eliminating
113. In August 2023, South Central trachoma as a public health problem.
Railway (SCR) zone commissioned the Iraq
longest rail flyover between Gudur- 4. In August 2023, India pledged to support
Manubolu railway stations in USD 700,000 from the India-United
Vijayawada Division. Which company Nations Development
has been constructing the flyover? Rail Partnership(UNDP) Fund to _________
Vikas Nigam Limited (country)’s clean water initiatives and
114. Name the company that has recently community development in schools
(in August ‘23) bagged orders worth Rs project. Tuvalu
158 crore from the Defence Research and 5. In August 2023, the United Nations
Development Organisation (DRDO), the Development Programme (UNDP)
Indian Space Research Organisation __________ (country) and India’s eGov
(ISRO) and Defence Public Sector Foundation signed a MoU to tackle the
Undertakings (DPSUs). Astra critical challenge of infectious medical
Microwave Products Limited waste management. Indonesia
115. In August 2023, the Laser-Induced 6. Name the Naval Exercise that recently
Breakdown ______________ (LIBS) (in August ‘23) saw the participation of
instrument onboard Chandrayaan-3 the Indian Navy (IN) and United Arab
Rover has made the first-ever in-situ Emirates (UAE) Navy in Dubai, UAE?
measurements confirming the presence Exercise Zayed Talwar
of Sulphur (S) in the region 7. Which country’s Air Force has recently
unambiguously. Spectroscopy (in August ‘23) received the Dornier 228
116. Which company has recently (in maritime surveillance aircraft from the
August ‘23) inked a pact with the Indian Navy? Sri Lanka
Airports Authority of India (AAI) to 8. Name the organisation that has recently
provide communication, navigation, (in August ‘23) developed an open-
surveillance and air traffic management source software called ‘National Carbon
services at its brownfield Airport? NLC Registry’. United Nations Development
India Limited Programme
9. In August 2023, __________ African
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS countries agreed to adopt the Kampala
Ministerial Declaration on Migration,
1. According to the “World Health Environment and Climate Change
Organization (WHO) report on the global (KDMECC) to address climate change
tobacco epidemic, 2023: Protect people and human mobility challenges in Africa.
from tobacco smoke” released in July 48
2023, around ___________ people are 10. In July 2023, National Aeronautics and
protected with at least one best practice Space Administration (NASA)
of tobacco control measures. 5.6 billion announced its new online streaming
2. As of August 2023, the United Nations service called ________.NASA+
Food and Agriculture Organization’s
11. Name the personalities who have
(FAO) All Rice Price Index increased by
recently (in July ‘23) become world’s
________ in July 2023 to 129.7 points,
fastest to climb all 14 tallest peaks.
which is a nearly 12-year high. 2.8%
Tenjen (Lama) Nepal Sherpa and
3. Name the country that has recently (in
Kristin Harila (Norway)
August ‘23) became the 18th country to

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12. In July 2023, National Aeronautics and 22. Which country, along with India, has
Space Administration (NASA) had recently (in August ‘23) announced the
temporarily lost contact with the 1st Joint Call for proposal under the
Voyager 2 space probe, the second- Ministry of Electronics and Information
farthest man-made object sent into space. Technology (MeitY)-National Science
When was Voyager 2 launched? Foundation (NSF) research
1977 collaboration? United States of
13. In July 2023, SoftBank sold an additional America
________ stake in One 97 23. In which city, the Global Environmental,
Communications in a series of Social, and Governance (ESG) Conclave
transactions. 2% 2.0 was held in August 2023? Dubai,
14. Name the Typhoon that has recently (in United Arab Emirates
July ‘23) caused extensive damage in the
Philippines, Taiwan, and China. Doksuri GOVT SCHEMES
15. In July 2023, the Computer Emergency
Response Team (CERT-In) issued an 1. In August 2023, ____________ (state)
advisory flagging the emergence of a became the first state in India to provide
new ransomware called __________. free breakfast to students in all
Akira government schools. Tamil Nadu
16. As of July 2023, which country is the 2. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
world's top rice exporter, accounting for (PMJDY), a National Mission for
some 40% of the global trade in cereal? Financial Inclusion (FI) completed
India ___________ years of successful
17. Name the company that has recently (in implementation on 28th August 2023.
July ‘23) launched Insurance GPT – a 9
world-first custom-built GPT tool. 3. In July 2023, the Supreme Court (SC) of
Simplifai India introduced new guidelines named
18. In which country, the 67th Travel Agents as Guidelines for Designation of Senior
Association of India (TAAI) convention Advocates by the Supreme Court of
was commenced in July 2023? Sri India, 2023 for the designation of senior
Lanka advocates practicing in the Supreme
19. Which Place has been recently (in Court of India. The new guidelines
August ‘23) recommended by the United prescribe a minimum age of
Nations Educational, Scientific and ____________ for applying for the
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to its ‘senior advocate’ designation and
list of world heritage in danger? minimum of 10 years of standing (mainly
Venice, Italy in Supreme Court). 45 years
20. Which country, along with China, will 4. According to the Federation of Indian
conduct the Falcon Shield-2023, a joint Chambers of Commerce and Industry
training exercise in Xinjiang, China in (FICCI) -EY’s report ‘Road Safety in
August 2023? United Arab Emirates India – Navigating through nuances‘
21. In August 2023, the International released in August 2023, the road
Whaling Commission (IWC) released its accidents claim around __________
first ever ‘extinction alert,’ focusing on lives in India every year. 1.5 million
the vaquita porpoise, a species with a 5. Name the Department of the Ministry of
mere 10 remaining individuals located in Finance that has recently (in August ‘23)
the Sea of Cortez in ___________ launched the Vivad se Vishwas II scheme
(country). Mexico to settle the pending contractual disputes

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of government and government Ministry of Electronics & Information
undertakings. Department of Technology
Expenditure 13. In August 2023, Union Minister of
6. In August 2023, the Ministry of New and Health and Family Welfare, Mansukh
Renewable Energy (MNRE) extended Mandaviya inaugurated the 2nd phase of
the deadline for self-certification of Solar the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug
Photovoltaic (SPV) inverters from 30th Administration (MDA) campaign for
June 2023 to ____________ 2023. 31st _________ (disease) in New Delhi,
December Delhi. Lymphatic Filariasis
7. In July 2023, University Grants 14. Which ministry has recently (in August
Commission (UGC) constituted an ‘23) launched the ‘Graphene-Aurora
expert committee to ______________. program’ in Kochi, Kerala?
Review its regulations and guidelines Ministry of Electronics & Information
concerning anti-discrimination in Technology
Higher Educational Institutions
8. In August 2023, Union Minister of Steel
and Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M. BANKING AND FINANCE
Scindia unveiled the new logo of the
____________ (company). 1. Which payment bank has recently (in
National Mineral Development July ‘23) approved the proposal for the
Corporation transition of the Bank into a Small
9. In which city, Union Minister of Home Finance Bank (SFB) license?
Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah, has Fino Payments Bank
recently (in August ‘23) launched a 2. Name the company that has recently (in
digital portal of the Central Registrar of July ‘23) introduced two new cutting-
Cooperative Societies (CRCS) office? edge payment devices, the Pocket
Pune, Maharashtra Soundbox and Music Soundbox? Paytm
3. Which regulatory body of Government
10. Name the portal that was recently (in of India has recently (in July ‘23)
August ‘23) launched by the Ministry of released a circular stating that Market
Health and Family Welfare to conduct Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) should
dead body/human remains clearance set up a common Online Dispute
Resolution (ODR) portal?
procedures electronically.
Securities and Exchange Board of
e-CARe India
11. In August 2023, Prime Minister (PM) 4. Name the bank that has recently (in July
Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone ‘23) hosted the Fintech Growth
for the redevelopment of ________ Program.Karnataka Bank
Railway Stations covering 27 states and 5. Name the fintech company that has
Union Territories (UTs) under Amrit recently (in July ‘23) collaborated with
Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) at a cost the National Payments Corporation of
of more than Rs __________. India (NPCI), to introduce RuPay credit
508; 24,470 crores card-based Unified Payments
12. Name the ministry that has recently (in Interface (UPI) payments. CRED
August ‘23) launched the Indian Web 6. In August 2023, the Reserve Bank of
Browser Development Challenge India (RBI) sanctioned the Scheme of
(IWBDC) to create an indigenous web Amalgamation of the _______________
browser with advanced security features. (co-operative Bank) with Rajadhani Co-

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op. Urban Bank Ltd. Navanirman Co- funding deal with Swiss impact investor
operative Urban Bank responsibility Investments AG to
7. Name the bank that has recently (in promote green financing in India.
August ‘23) partnered with Kiwi to Electronica Finance
launch ‘Credit on Unified Payment 15. Name the Non-Banking Financial
Interface (UPI)’ on RuPay Credit Cards. Company (NBFC) that has recently (in
Axis Bank August ‘23) signed a USD 15 million
8. Which Life Insurance company has funding deal with Swiss impact investor
recently (in August ‘23) launched a responsAbility Investments AG to
‘Guarantee of Life Dreams (G.O.L.D)’ promote green financing in
Plan to provide policyholders with a India.Electronica Finance
regular long-term income option? 16. Which Insurance company has recently
India First Life Insurance (in August ‘23) entered into a
9. Name the Bank that has recently (in July bancassurance tie-up with Standard
‘23) partnered with Tiger Fintech Private Chartered Bank (SCB) to sell health
Limited to launch a co-branded credit Insurance Products?
card Powered by Visa. Star Health & Allied Insurance
IndusInd Bank 17. In August 2023, the Securities and
10. Which regulatory body of India has Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
recently (in August ‘23) collaborated mandated Foreign Portfolio Investors
with Association of Portfolio Managers (FPIs) to place at least ______ of their
in India (APMI) to establish performance trades in corporate bonds through the
audit standards for portfolio management Request For Quote (RFQ) platform of
services (PMS) providers? Securities stock exchanges w.e.f. October 1, 2023.
and Exchange Board of India 10%
11. In August 2023, the Securities and 18. The Securities and Exchange Board of
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) allowed India (SEBI) has recently (in August ‘23)
Offer For Sale (OFS) for units of private decreased the validity period of approval
listed Infrastructure Investment Trusts for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
(InvlTs) through a stock exchange and Venture Capital Funds (VCFs) to
mechanism in exercise of powers make overseas investments to 4 months
conferred under ________ (Section) of from _______(months).6 months
the SEBI Act, 19. Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) has
____________. Section 11(1); 1992 recently (in August ‘23) became the first
12. Which state has recently (in August ‘23) bank in India to offer 24X7 video
received Rs 1,974.07 crore funding from banking facility for 365 days?AU SFB
the National Bank for Agriculture And 20. Name the Payment Bank that has
Rural Development (NABARD) under recently (in August ‘23) launched India’s
the Rural Infrastructure Development 1st eco-friendly debit card.
Fund (RIDF) for 2023-24?Rajasthan Airtel Payment Bank
13. Which company has recently (in August 21. Which Public Sector Financial
‘23) introduced Card Verification Code Institutions of GoI has recently (in
(CVC)-free online transactions for August ‘23) launched its subsidiary at the
customers? Gujarat International Financial Tec
Mastercard (GIFT) City in Gandhinagar, Gujarat?
14. Name the Non-Banking Financial Export-Import Bank of India
Company (NBFC) that has recently (in 22. Name the company that has recently (in
August ‘23) signed a USD 15 million August ‘23) collaborated with the CSC

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Academy to provide digital and financial Authority(PFRDA) in coordination with
literacy to the weak and underprivileged the __________ (Statutory
segments of society. Body/Ministry) has integrated the
PayU India National Pension System (NPS)
23. Which bank has recently (in August ‘23) Statement of Transaction (SoT) with the
partnered with the Government of Consolidated Account Statement (CAS).
Odisha, to support the payment solutions Securities and Exchange Board of
for the Odisha Tourism Development India
Corporation (OTDC) Limited?Bandhan 31. In August 2023, Zerodha Broking
Bank Limited received final approval from
24. In August 2023, _____________ Securities and Exchange Board of India
(organisation/regulatory body) (SEBI) to launch an Asset Management
constituted a sectoral committee to frame Company (AMC) – Zerodha Asset
the unique regulatory landscape and Management Private Limited called as
address challenges faced by _________ “Zerodha Fund House”.Who has been
member banks operating within the appointed as the Chief Executive Officer
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (CEO) of Zerodha Fund House?
(GIFT City) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Vishal Jain
Indian Banks’ Association; 26 32. Which organisation/Bank has recently
25. Which bank has recently (in August’ 23) approved a USD 40.5 million loan for an
announced a plan to raise its stake in Max integrated project focusing on Early
Life Insurance Company to 16.22% from Childhood Development (ECD)and
9.99% by infusing Rs 1,612 crore Maternal Mental Health in Meghalaya,
investment?Axis Bank India? Asian Development Bank
26. Name the Life Insurance company that 33. Name the bank that has recently (in
has recently (in August ‘23) partnered August ‘23) launched Jeevan Dhara, a
with the ESAF Small Finance Bank unique savings bank account designed
(ESAF Bank) to offer life insurance. for pensioners. Canara Bank
Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance 34. As per the All India Consumer Price
27. Name the bank that has recently (in Index (CPI) released by National
August ‘23) signed an MoU with the Statistical Office (NSO) in August 2023,
IIITD Innovation and Incubation Centre India’s retail inflation rate hiked to
(IIITD-IC) to support and scale up the __________ in July, 2023 surpassing the
growth of the startup ecosystem in upper limit of the RBI’s 2-6% tolerance
India.YES Bank range. 7.44%
28. Chakr Innovation Pvt Ltd, Haryana- 35. Which companies has recently (in
based technology start-up has recently(in August ‘23) received the Rs. 91 Crores
Aug ‘23) secured substantial funding of contract from the Reserve Bank of India
Rs.18 crores from the ______________ (RBI) for the use of advanced analytics,
under its Ubharte Sitare Programme artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine
(USP) Learning(ML) to analyse its huge
Export-Import Bank of India database and improve regulatory
29. Which of the following banks has supervision?
recently (in Aug ‘23) signed an MoU Mckinsey & Company India Llp,
with Amul, to finance Amul’s retailers? Accenture Solutions Private Limited
Punjab National Bank India
30. In August 2023, Pension Fund 36. Which bank has recently (in August ‘23)
Regulatory and Development emerged as the top performer among

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public sector lenders in terms of loan and Governance Services Limited (NeSL)?
deposit growth in percentage during the Indian Bank
first Quarter (Q1) of the current financial 44. According to the Reserve Bank of India
year (FY24)?Bank of Maharashtra (RBI) data released in August 2023,
37. Name the bank that has recently (in Bank credit growth to Micro, Small and
August ‘23) partnered with Reserve Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has
Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to launch decelerated on a year-on-year (yo-y)
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and unsecured basis in the first three months (April-
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises June) of the Q1FY24.The Credit to
(MSME) loans powered by Public Tech medium industries grew by __________
Platform for Frictionless Credit in June 2023. 13.2%
(PTPFC). Axis Bank 45. Name the bank that has recently (in
38. Which bank has recently (in August ‘23) August ‘23) launched its Unified
launched Visa multi-branded credit card Payments Interface (UPI) Interoperable
in partnership with British Airways Digital Rupee mobile application.
Executive Club and Qatar Airways Canara Bank
Privilege Club? 46. Which bank has recently (in August ‘23)
IndusInd Bank contributed Rs 22.5 crore to set up a
39. Name the bank that has recently (in Banking Data and Analytics Hub at the
August ‘23) established 10 start-up cells Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
across various cities in India. (IIT-B)? State Bank of India
Indian Bank 47. In August 2023, the Central Board for
40. In August 2023, the Advertising Direct Tax (CBDT) notified the Income
Standards Council of India (ASCI) Tax Amendment (Sixteenth
mandatory to all finfluencers/Finance Amendment), Rules, 2023, prescribing
Influencers working in the banking, the 11UACA rule for calculating income
financial services, and insurance (BFSI) from maturity of life insurance policies
sector offering investment advice to be issued after April 1, 2023, with the
registered with the _________ amount of premiums exceeding Rs
(Regulatory Body). Securities and ____________.5 lakh
Exchange Board of India 48. In August 2023,
41. Which bank has recently (in August ‘23) ______________ became the first
launched mobile banking application private life insurance company in India to
‘iris’? YES Bank provide 24X7 inbound contact centre.
42. Name the company/bank that has SBI Life Insurance
recently (in August ‘23) launched new 49. Which company has recently (in August
life insurance and asset management ‘23) received USD 100 million
services at International Financial investment from International Finance
Services Centre (IFSC) situated in Corporation (IFC) to increase access to
Gujarat International Finance Tec housing finance among economically
(GIFT) City, Gujarat. HDFC Group weaker sections (EWS) and Low-Income
43. Which bank has recently (in Groups (LIG) in India? IIFL Home
August ‘23) became the First Public Finance Ltd
Sector Bank (PSB) to extend the facility 50. Name the Insurance company that has
of execution of on-line locker agreement recently (in August ‘23) launched
through Digital Document Execution “Smallcap Quality Index Fund” in the
(DDE) Platform of National E- Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP)
segment. Max Life Insurance

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51. Name the company that has recently (in partnered with HSBC to support
August ‘23) became the Global Partner Innovation-led Green Hydrogen
for International Cricket Council (ICC) production. IIT Bombay
Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. 59. In August 2023, the Indian Institute of
Mastercard Technology (IIT) Bombay received an
52. Which bank has recently (in August ‘23) _____________ donation from an
collaborated with Marriott International alumnus to establish a Green Energy and
to launch India’s first co-branded hotel Sustainability Research Hub.
credit card?HDFC Bank USD 18.6 million
53. In August 2023, the Securities and 60. In August 2023, the Reserve Bank of
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) India (RBI) sanctioned the Scheme of
mandated additional disclosures from Voluntary Amalgamation of Akola
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) that Merchant Co-operative Bank Limited
have concentrated holding in a single with _________ (Co.operative Banks).
company or a group firm w.e.f. Jalgaon Peoples Co-operative Bank
November 1, 2023. FPIs with over 50% Limited
of Indian equity Assets Under 61. Which Payments Bank has recently (in
Management (AUM) in a single August ‘23) collaborated with Frontier
corporate group get ___________ days Markets and the Mastercard Center for
to reduce holdings, followed by further Inclusive Growth to launch ‘She Leads
ownership disclosures.10 Bharat: Udyam’?
54. In August 2023, the Reserve Bank of Airtel Payments Bank
India (RBI) sanctioned the Scheme of 62. Which bank, along with Maptrasco, has
Voluntary Amalgamation of Hyderabad, recently (in August ‘23) completed the
Telangana based Twin Cities Co- first “live” transaction of electronic Bills
operative Urban Bank Limited with of Lading (eBL) for shipments between
___________in Hyderabad, Telangana. Singapore and India?
Kranti Co-operative Urban Bank DBS Bank
55. Name the company that has recently (in 63. Name the bank that has recently (in
August ‘23) launched an innovative all- August ‘23) partnered with Zaggle to
in-one digital financial platform. launch a cobranded corporate credit card.
Muthoot Fincorp Limited YES Bank
56. In August 2023, the Reserve Bank of 64. Which cooperative Bank has recently (in
India (RBI) increased the upper limit for August ‘23) tied up with the Life
offline transactions to Rs _________ Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to
from Rs 200. Rs 500 increase the distribution of life insurance
57. In August 2023, the Insurance products through the Bancassurance
Regulatory and Development Authority channel?
of India (IRDAI) approved amendments Saraswat Co-operative Bank
to Reinsurance Regulations. 65. Name the Organisation/bank that has
The amendments include a reduction of recently (in August ‘23) signed an Rs 1.2
the minimum capital requirement for billion worth of agreement with the
Foreign Reinsurance Branches (FRBs) Fourth Partner Energy (4PEL) Private
from Rs ____________ to Rs 50 Crore, Limited to build and operate a solar
with the provision to repatriate any photovoltaic power plant in Tirunelveli,
excess assigned capital. 100 Crore Tamil Nadu.
58. Name the Indian Institute of Technology Asian Development Bank
(IIT) that has recently (in August ‘23)

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66. Name the bank that has recently (in 75. Which bank has recently (in July ‘23)
August ‘23) launched ‘Infinity Savings announced a plan to set up a new trustee
Account’, a firstof-its-kind fully Digital company as its wholly-owned subsidiary
fixed fee-based savings account with no for managing the Corporate Debt Market
paperwork or branch visits. Axis Bank Development Fund (CDMDF)? State
67. Name the Bank that has been recently (in Bank of India
August ‘23) appointed by the Reserve 76. Name the Bank that has recently (in July
Bank of India (RBI) to act as an ‘23) opened four special rupee vostro
authorized bank for pension accounts with Russian banks & has
disbursement for civil pensioners on received permission from Reserve Bank
behalf of the Central Pension Accounting of India for opening eight more accounts.
Office (CPAO). Bandhan Bank UCO Bank
68. Which Institutes has recently (in August 77. Which Investment banking company has
‘23) received Rs.3.32 crore from Asian recently (in August ‘23) upgraded Indian
Development Bank (ADB) to develop, markets to overweight from equal
test & implement passenger safety weight? Morgan Stanley
projects in the public transport systems of 78. Which company has recently (in August
Hyderabad? Indian Institute of ‘23) become the first major financial
Technology (IIT) Bombay, Birla technology firm to launch U.S. dollar
Institute of Technology & Science stablecoin stablecoin? PayPal
(BITS) Hyderabad, Indian Institute of 79. _____________ has recently (in Aug
Technology (IIT) Kharagpur ‘23) joined hands with Indian Banks'
69. Name the Bank that has recently (in July Association (IBA) to improve audit
‘23) inaugurated 34 Transaction Banking quality? The Institute of Chartered
Hubs across 21 district centres across Accountants of India
India. State Bank of India 80. According to a survey by the Bank for
70. In July 2023, Bank of Baroda (BoB) International Settlements (BIS) released
intended to sell up to ____________ of in August 2023, the 24 central banks are
its ownership in the credit card division expected to have digital currencies in
BOB Financial Solutions Ltd. 49% circulation by ___________ (year). 2030
71. Name the bank that has recently (in 81. What is the tagline of Canara Bank?
August ‘23) launched Prime Minister Together we can
Street Vendors Aatmanirbhar Nidhi 82. In August 2023, Union Finance Minister
(PMSVANidhi) publicity campaign to Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the
access affordable working capital loans 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on
for their livelihood activities. online gaming, casinos and horse racing
State Bank of India is expected to be implemented from
72. What is the tagline of IndusInd Bank? ____________.
We Make You Feel Richer 1st October 2023
73. In August 2023, the Competition 83. In August 2023, the Securities and
Commission of India (CCI) imposed a Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
penalty of Rs. 40 lakh on _________ cancelled the license of ___________
(Bank) for failing to notify the regulator (company) as a stock broker for its
about its acquisition of a stake in CSC e- involvement in illegal “paired contracts".
Governance. Axis Bank MMTC Ltd
74. What is the Tagline of YES Bank? 84. Which bank has recently (in August ‘23)
Experience Our Expertise extended the relief on loans to its

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CURRENT AFFAIRS
customers in Manipur, who have been 2. As per the data released by Controller
affected by the Violence? General of Accounts(CGA) under
State Bank of India Department of Expenditure, Ministry of
85. Which bank has recently (in August ‘23) Finance in July 2023, the fiscal deficit for
introduced a facility to allow customers first quarter (Q1 – April 2023 to June
to enrol in social security schemes by just 2023) stood at Rs __________ ,
furnishing an Aadhaar card? State Bank accounting for 25.3% of annual estimates
of India for the financial year 2023-2024
86. In the Venture Capital Industry, the term (FY2024).4.51 trillion
Unicorn refers to any start up that reaches 3. Which company has recently (in August
the valuation of ____________, as of ‘23) signed an MoU with Brookfield
August 2023. Asset Management to manufacture
1000 Million renewable energy and decarbonization
87. __________ refers to the portion of Total equipment in Australia?
Deposits of a commercial bank which has Reliance Industries Limited
to be kept with the RBI in the form of 4. Which state government has recently (in
cash reserves. Cash Reserve Ratio August ‘23) signed an MoU with United
88. How many member countries are in the States (US)-based International Battery
Asian Development Bank (ADB)? 68 Company (IBC) to set up a recyclable
89. Who is the current (as of August ‘23) Lithium-ion battery manufacturing unit
Managing Director(MD) & Chief with an investment of Rs 8,000 crores?
Executive Officer(CEO) of Airtel Karnataka
Payment Bank? Anubrata Biswas 5. As per the S&P Global’s report titled
90. Who is the current (as of August ‘23) ‘Look Forward: India’s Moment’
Managing Director (MD) & Chief released in August 2023, India will grow
Executive Officer (CEO) of Indian at an average of ________ per year from
Bank? Shanti Lal Jain financial year 2023-24 (FY24) to
91. Who is the current (as of August ‘23) FY31.6.7%
Managing Director (MD) & Chief 6. Name the company that has recently (in
Executive Officer (CEO) of Canara August ‘23) signed a contract with
Bank? K Satyanarayana Raju Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
92. Who is the current (as of August ‘23) (BPCL) for the sale of crude oil from the
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Mumbai region in Maharashtra.
Executive Officer(CEO) of YES Bank? Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Prashant Kumar Limited
93. Who is the current (as of August ‘23) 7. Which company has recently (in August
Managing Director(MD) & Chief ‘23) signed an MoU with the Indian
Executive Officer (CEO) of Axis Bank Institute of Science, (IISc) Bengaluru to
Limited? Amitabh Chaudhry develop artificial intelligence (AI)
technologies for the shipbuilding and
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS defense sectors?
Goa Shipyard Limited
1. Name the organisation/bank that has 8. Name the company that has recently (in
recently (in July ‘23) signed USD 200 August ‘23) signed a MoU with REC
million loan agreement with Government Ltd. and Power Finance Corporation Ltd.
of India (GoI) to expand urban service in (PFC) to receive Rs 9,120 crore for
Rajasthan. funding wind, transmission, and
Asian Development Bank advanced metering projects in India.

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Apraava Energy Private Ltd 17. In August 2023, Quinag Acquisition
9. In August 2023, Larsen & Toubro (FPI) Ltd offloaded its entire stake in
Limited (L&T) and its green hydrogen Manappuram Finance Limited for Rs
joint venture (JV) partners- Indian Oil ___________ through an open market
Corporation Limited (IOCL) and transaction. 1,177 crore
____________(company) will invest 18. Name the company that recently (in
upto USD _____________ in their green August ‘23) launched India’s first Open
hydrogen businesses over next three to Network for Digital Commerce
five years. ReNew Power; 4 billion (ONDC)-focused venture platform,
10. In August 2023, Larsen & Toubro Antler ONDC, for start-up founders.
Limited (L&T) announced a plan to Antler India
procure the 26% stake of____________ 19. Name the state government that has
(company) in L&T Special Steel and recently (in August ‘23) signed a Letter
Heavy Forging. of Intent (LoI) with Foxconn to set up
Nuclear Power Corporation of India two additional projects with an estimated
Limited investment outlay of Rs. 5,000 crore.
11. Name the company that has recently (in Karnataka
August ‘23) partnered with the Protean 20. In August 2023, the Investor Education
eGov Technologies to provide credit and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA)
services on the Open Network for Digital partnered with the National Council of
Commerce (ONDC) network for Applied Economic Research (NCAER)
borrowers & Micro, Small & Medium to conduct a significant webinar under
Enterprises (MSMEs). the theme 'Investor Protection
PayNearby Framework in India: Challenges and
12. Name the company that has recently (in Road Ahead'. Investor Education and
August ‘23) unveiled its new logo ‘The Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA)
Vista’ at the rebranding event held in under ____________ (Ministry).
New Delhi, Delhi. Air India Ministry of Corporate Affairs
13. In August 2023, Crisil estimated that the 21. In August 2023, National Thermal Power
Indian economy will experience a growth Corporation Limited (NTPC) and
rate of __________ during FY24. 6% Entrepreneurship Development Institute
14. In August 2023, ICRA Limited projected of India (EDII) in ____________ signed
India's economic growth at ___________ Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to
in the April 2023 to June 2023 period – empower women through
1st Quarter of financial year 2023-24 entrepreneurship.
(Q1FY24). 8.5% Ahmedabad, Gujarat
15. Which company has recently (in August
‘23) entered into an MoU with NHPC MoU’s AND AGREEMENTS
Limited to construct a railway siding for
2,880 megawatts (MW) of Dibang Multi- 1. Name the country that has recently (in
Purpose Project development at Pasighat, July ‘23) signed an MoU with India for
Arunachal Pradesh? RITES Limited cooperation in the agriculture sector.
16. According to the State Bank of India Moldova
(SBI) Ecowrap released in August 2023, 2. Which Institute/University has recently
India’s per capita income will rise 7.5 (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with the
times by ___________ (year). Indian Sign Language Research and
2047 Training Center (ISLRTC) to promote
Indian Sign Language (ISL)?

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National Institute of Open Schooling infrastructure, pharmaceutical and
3. Name the company that has recently (in medical sectors. Uttar Pradesh
August ‘23) signed an MoU with the 10. Which state's cottage and rural Industries
National Hydroelectric Power Department has recently (in August ‘23)
Commission (NHPC) to provide aids and signed an MoU with Amazon India &
assistive devices to 1000 Divyangjans Entrepreneurship Development Institute
(Persons with Disabilities). of India (EDII) to boost e-commerce
Artificial Limbs Manufacturing exports?
Corporation of India Gujarat
4. Which company has recently (in August 11. Name the Insurance company that has
‘23) signed an MoU with the All India recently (in August ‘23) signed a contract
Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), with the Department of Health and
New Delhi (Delhi) to initiate the Family Welfare, Government of
technical assessment for the solarisation Meghalaya for the implementation of the
in the AIIMS, New Delhi campus? Megha Health Insurance Scheme
Indian Renewable Energy (MHIS) & the Ayushman Bharat
Development Agency Ltd Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-
5. Which country has recently (in August PMJAY)-Phase 6.
‘23) signed an MoUs with the Indian Reliance General Insurance Company
embassy to undertake 4 High Impact 12. Name the country that has recently (in
Community Development Projects August ‘23) signed an MoU for sharing
(HICDPs)? Nepal of ‘India Stack‘, a collection of open
6. Name the Indian Institute of Technology Application Programming Interfaces
(IIT) that has recently (in August ‘23) (APIs), and Digital Public
signed an MoU with Indian Railway Goods(DPGs).
Institute of Signal Engineering and Trinidad and Tobago
Telecommunications (IRISET) to 13. Name the company that has recently (in
establish the India 5G testbed at IRISET August ‘23) signed an MoU with the
in Secunderabad, Telangana. North Eastern Handicrafts and
IIT Madras Handlooms Development Corporation
7. Which Government office/Department (NEHHDC) to empower digitisation of
has recently (in August ‘23) signed an the handloom and handicraft sector in
MoUs with 35 institutions across India northeast India.
for collaboration in standardization and Tide Platform Limited
conformity assessment? Bureau of 14. According to the MoU signed between
Indian Standards Indian Renewable Energy Development
8. Name the Institution/think tank that has Agency Limited (IREDA) & Ministry of
recently (in August ‘23) signed an MoU New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in
with the Power Conversion Technologies August 2023, the GoI has set a target of
(PCTI) & Common Service Centres achieving Rs ___________ revenue from
(CSC) – e-Governance India Limited to operations during FY 2023-24 and
promote Military Heritage Guided Rs.5,220 crores during FY 2024-25.
Tourism. 4,350 crores
United Services Institution of India 15. Name the organisation that has recently
9. Name the state government that has (in August ‘23) entered into a MoU with
recently (in August ‘23) signed an MoU the Ministry of Development of North
with the Government of Nuevo Leon, Eastern Region (MDoNER) to enhance
Mexico for investment in tourism, and accelerate Sustainable Development

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CURRENT AFFAIRS
Goals (SDGs) in northeastern regions of unit in Chengalpattu district? Godrej
India.United Nations Development Consumer Products Limited
Programme 23. Which country, along with India has
16. Which state’s electronics and recently (in August ‘23) signed a
communications (ITE&C) department tripartite agreement to supply up to 500
has recently (in August ‘23) signed a megawatts (MW) of hydropower to
Letter of Intent (LoI) with the United Bangladesh? Nepal
Nations Educational, Scientific and 24. Which state government has recently (in
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to August ‘23) signed an MoU with the
implement the UNESCO Germany's professional association
Recommendation on the Ethics of football league, 'Bundesliga', to build a
Artificial Intelligence (AI)? football team for players under the age of
Telangana 14? Maharashtra
17. Name the company that has recently (in
August ‘23) signed an MoU with Inland APPOINTMENTS AND
Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) to RESIGNATIONS
export Petroleum Cargo via National
Waterways (NW)-2 (Brahmaputra) and 1. Who has recently (in July ‘23) elected as
Indo Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBPR). the Board of Directors and a
Numaligarh Refinery Limited Constituency Director of BRICS’ New
18. Which country has recently (in August Development Bank (NDB)?
‘23) signed an MoU with the Thuraiya Hamid Alhashmi
Government of India for an Open Sky 2. Who was recently (in July ‘23) appointed
Policy? New Zealand as the Chairman and Managing Director
19. Name the organisation that has recently (CMD) of Engineering Projects (India)
(in August ‘23) signed an MoU with the Ltd (EPI)? Shivendra Nath
National Institution for Transforming 3. Name the personality who has recently
India (NITI) Aayog to speed up the (in July ‘23) elected as the Chairperson
efforts to achieve the Sustainable of the Microfinance Industry Network
Development Goals (SDGs).United (MFIN).
Nations Development Programme Udaya Kumar Hebbar
India 4. Who has been recently (in
20. Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the Director of the
August ‘23) signed an MoU with Kenya National Assessment and Accreditation
Shipyard Limited(KSL) for collaboration Council (NAAC)? Ganesan
of ship design and building. Goa Kannabiran
Shipyard Limited 5. In August 2023, the Appointments
21. Which company has recently Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)
(in July ‘23) signed an MoU with King approved a one-year extension for
George's Medical University (KGMU), Cabinet Secretary ___________, who
Lucknow to facilitate the procurement of became the longest-serving cabinet
life-saving medical devices specifically secretary in India. Rajiv Gauba
aimed at assisting underprivileged cancer 6. In July 2023, the Appointments
patients? Power Finance Corporation Committee of the Cabinet approved the
22. Which company has recently (in August extension for ___________ as Union
‘23) signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu Home Secretary, Ministry of Home
government to set up a manufacturing Affairs up to August 22, 2024.
Ajay Kumar Bhalla

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7. Name the personality who has recently 16. Which country has recently (in August
(in July ‘23) appointed as the Chairman ‘23) appointed Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar as
of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes the 8th Caretaker Prime Minister(PM)?
and Customs (CBIC). Pakistan
Sanjay Kumar Agarwal 17. Who has been recently (in August ‘23)
8. Who has been recently (in August’ 23) appointed as the Managing Director
appointed as the Chairman of Quantum (MD) of the Life Insurance Corporation
Ecosystems Technology Council of India of India (LIC)? R Doraiswamy
(QETCI)? Vijay Kumar Saraswat 18. Name the personality who has recently
9. Who has been recently (in August ‘23) (in August ‘23) given an additional
appointed as the Prime Minister (PM) of charge as the Chief Executive Officer
Cambodia for a 5 year-term? (CEO) of the National Rainfed Area
Hun Manet Authority (NRAA).
10. In August 2023, the Appointments Faiz Ahmed Kidwai
Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) 19. Who has been recently (in August ‘23)
extended the tenure of Shrikant Madhav given an additional charge as the
Vaidya, Chairman of ______ (company), Managing Director (MD) of National
for a period of 1 year, i.e. from Highways and Infrastructure
September 1, 2023, till August 31, 2024. Development Corporation Limited
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (NHIDCL)? Mahmood Ahmed
11. Who has been recently (in August ‘23) 20. Which company has recently (in August
elected as Vice Chair of Working Group ‘23) appointed Parminder Chopra as its
II (WGII) of the Intergovernmental Panel first woman full-time Chairman and
on Climate Change (IPCC) bureau for the Managing Director (CMD)? Power
7th Assessment Report (AR7) cycle? Finance Corporation Limited
Raman Sukumar 21. Who has been recently (in August ‘23)
12. In August 2023, Ali Mahaman Lamine appointed as the Managing Director
Zeine was appointed as the transitional (MD) and Chief Executive Officer
Prime Minister (PM) of ___________ (CEO) of South Indian Bank?
(country). Niger P R Seshadri
13. Who has recently (in August ‘23) taken 22. Which bank has recently (in August ‘23)
oath as the 33rd Chief Justice (CJ) of the appointed 4 directors, Ketan Shivji
Orissa High Court? Vikamsey, Mrugank Madhukar
Subhasis Talapatra Paranjape, Rajesh Kumar Dubey and
14. In August 2023, Supreme Court (SC) of Dharmendra Singh Shekhawat to the
India constituted an all-women central board of the bank?
committee led by _____________, State Bank of India
former Chief Justice (CJ) of Jammu and 23. Who has been recently (in August ‘23)
Kashmir (J&K) High Court (HC) to appointed as the brand ambassador of
oversee the relief rehabilitation and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
rebuilding measures in Manipur. (BPCL)? Rahul Dravid
Gita Mittal 24. In August 2023, César Bernardo Arévalo
15. Who has been recently (in August ‘23) de León won the presidential election of
appointed as the Managing Director ________________ (country).
(MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Guatemala
of SBI Life Insurance Company 25. Who has been recently (in August ‘23)
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the Unique Identification Authority of 37. Name the personality who has recently
India (UIDAI)? Neelkanth Mishra (in July ‘23) appointed as the President of
26. Which country has recently (in August Microsoft India and South Asia. Puneet
‘23) elected Srettha Thavisin as the 30th Chandok
Prime Minister (PM)? Thailand 38. In August 2023, Vedanta has appointed
27. Name the Pakistani cricketer who has __________ as the chief executive
recently (in August ‘2023) announced his officer of the company’s aluminium
retirement from all forms of cricket? business. John Slaven
Wahab Riaz 39. Name the personality who was recently
28. Who has been recently (in August ‘23) (in August ‘23) appointed as the Chief
named as the ‘National Icon’ for voter Electoral Officer cum Development
awareness and education for the Election Commissioner of Puducherry. P.
Commission of India (ECI)? Jawahar
Sachin Tendulkar 40. Name the personality who has recently
29. Name the Indian cricketer who has been (in July ‘23) elected as the president of
recently (in August ‘23) appointed as the the Basketball Federationof India (BFI).
brand ambassador of Tata Capital Aadhav Arjuna
Limited. Shubman Gill 41. Who has been recently (in July ‘23)
30. Who has been recently (in July ‘23) selected as the Chief Executive Officer
appointed as the chairperson of the (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of
National Green Tribunal(NGT)? L&T Finance Holdings Ltd. (LTFH)
Prakash Shrivastava with effect from January 24, 2024?
31. Which are the tennis players has been Sudipta Roy
recently (in August ‘23) appointed as the 42. Who has been recently (in July ‘23)
ambassador of Infosys Limited? appointed as the Chief Executive Officer
Rafael Nadal (Spain) & Iga Świątek (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of
(Poland) Lloyds Technology Centre in
32. In August 2023, Emmerson Mnangagwa Hyderabad, Telangana? Sirisha
was re-elected as the President of Voruganti
___________ (country) for the second 43. Name the personality who has been
term of 5 years. Zimbabwe recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the
33. Who has been recently (in August ‘23) chairperson of the Research Advisory
appointed as the chairman of the Finance Committee (RAC) for the Indian Council
Industry Development Council (FIDC) for Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian
for a period of 2 years? Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) in
Umesh Revankar Pedavegi, Andhra Pradesh. Neeraja
34. Who has been recently (in August ‘23) Prabhakar
appointed as the first woman Chargé 44. Who has been recently (in July ‘23)
d’Affaires (CDA) at the High selected as the additional charge of
Commission of India in Islamabad, Chairman of Bhakra Beas Management
Pakistan? Geetika Srivastava Board (BBMB)? Nand Lal Sharma
35. Who is the current (as of August ‘23) 45. Name the Actor who was recently (in
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of July ‘23) appointed as the brand
Paytm? Vijay Shekhar Sharma ambassador of Zupee. Kapil Sharma
36. Who has been recently (in July ‘23) 46. Who has been recently (in August ‘23)
given additional charge of the appointed as the President and Chief
Department of Telecommunications Executive Officer (CEO) of Honeywell?
(DoT)? Apurva Chandra Anant Maheshwari

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47. Who is the current (as of August ‘23) 59. Who is the current (as of August ‘23)
Union Minister of Earth Sciences? Kiren Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ola
Rijiju Electric? Bhavish Aggarwal
48. Who is the current (as of August ‘23) 60. Who is the current (as of August’ 23)
Managing Director (MD) & Group Chief Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Co-
Executive Officer (CEO) of Gujarat founder of AgniKul Cosmos Private
International Finance Tec-city (GIFT- Limited? Srinath Ravichandran
City)? Tapan Ray 61. Who is the current (as of August ‘23)
49. Who is the current (as of August ‘23) Chairman and Managing Director
Director of Zoological Survey of India (CMD) of Advanced Weapons and
(ZSI)? Dhriti Banerjee Equipment India Ltd. (AW&EIL)?
50. Who is the current (as of August ‘23) Rajesh Choudhary
Director of the Central Bureau of 62. Who has recently (in August ‘23)
Investigation (CBI)? Praveen Sood appointed as the president of Qualcomm
51. Who is the current (as of August ‘23) India? Savi Soin
Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and 63. Who has been recently (in August ‘23)
Development Authority of India appointed as the Managing Director of
(IRDAI)? Debasish Panda Snap India? Pulkit Trivedi
52. Who is the current (as of August ‘23) 64. Who is the current (as of August‘ 23)
Director-General (DG) of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
International Labour Organisation National Institution for Transforming
(ILO)? Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo India (NITI) Aayog? BVR
53. Who is the Mission Director of Atal Subrahmanyam
Innovation Mission (as of Aug ‘23)? 65. Who is the current (in August ‘23)
Dr Chintan Vaishnav Chairman and Managing Director
54. Who is the Crown Prince of the United (CMD) of Indian Renewable Energy
Arab Emirates (UAE) (as of Aug ‘23)? Development Agency Limited
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin (IREDA)? Pradip Kumar Das
Zayed Al Nahyan 66. The government announced that the
55. Joint secretary in the Ministry of Standing Committee on Economic
Finance, ________________ has Statistics has been renamed as the
recently (in Aug ‘23) been appointed for Standing Committee on Statistics. Who
the post of whole-time member at the is the current (as of August ‘23) Union
Securities and Exchange Board of India Minister of State of Statistics and
(SEBI). Kamlesh Varshney Programme Implementation & Planning?
56. Who is the current (as of August ‘23) Rao Inderjit Singh
Chairperson of Pension Fund Regulatory 67. Who is the current (as of August ‘23)
and Development Authority Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
(PFRDA)?Deepak Mohanty National Health Authority (NHA)? Ram
57. In August 2023, the Supreme Court Sewak Sharma
launched a handbook on combating 68. In August 2023, the Ministry of Youth
gender stereotypes. Who is the current Affairs and Sports announced that the
(as of August ‘23) Chief Justice of India? Khelo India Women’s League will
Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud officially be known as Asmita Women's
58. Who has been recently (in August ‘23) League. Who is the current (as of August
appointed as the brand ambassador of ‘23) Union Minister for Youth Affairs
Pluckk? Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sports? Anurag Singh Thakur

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69. Who is the current (as of August ‘23) 78. Who has been recently (in August ‘23)
Chairperson of National Green Tribunal appointed as the Chief Executive Officer
(NGT)? Prakash Shrivastava (CEO) of CaratLane? Avnish Anand
70. In August 2023, the Khadi and Village 79. Who is the current (as of August ‘23)
Industries Commission (KVIC) launched Director-General of the World Trade
'Khadi Rakshasoot' to commemorate the Organization (WTO)? Ngozi Okonjo-
Raksha Bandhan in New Delhi. Who is Iweala
the current (as of August ‘23) Chairman 80. Who has recently (in August ‘23)
of the Khadi and Village Industries appointed as the Managing Director and
Commission (KVIC)? Manoj Kumar Chief Executive Officer of Dalmia
71. Who is the current (as of July ‘23) Chief Cement (Bharat), w.e.f December 2023?
Executive Officer of the International Puneet Dalmia
Cricket Council (ICC)? Geoff Allardice
72. Who is the current (as of August ‘23) AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
chairman of Inland Waterways Authority
of India (IWAI)? Sanjay 1. Name the company that has recently (in
Bandopadhyaya July ‘23) became the first member from
73. A ‘Committee of Experts to Onshoring India to join the Asia Transition Finance
the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC’ Study Group (ATFSG). Power Finance
constituted by International Financial Corporation Limited
Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) 2. In July 2023, the Pegasus Universal
submitted its report to Chairperson, Aerospace Team, led by __________,
IFSCA in August, 2023. Who chaired the won the 2022/2023 National Science and
committee? G. Padmanabhan Technology Forum (NSTF)-South32
74. Who has been recently (in August ‘23) Awards under the Innovation Award:
appointed as the Managing Director and Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ICRA (SMME) category. Mohamed Reza Mia
Analytics Limited (IAL)? Jayanta 3. Who has recently (in August ‘23)
Chatterjee emerged as the highest-paid bank Chief
75. In August 2023, the Central Board of Executive Officer (CEO) in the financial
Direct Taxes (CBDT) launched a year 2022-2023(FY23)?
revamped website with a user-friendly Sashidhar Jagdishan (HDFC Bank)
interface, value-added features, and new 4. In August 2023, ___________ is India's
modules. Who is the current (as of Only Movie to enter it to the semifinals
August ‘23) Chairman of the Central of the Oscar’s Student Academy Awards
Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)? (SAA) 2023. Champaran Mutton
Nitin Gupta 5. Who has recently (In August ‘23) been
76. Name the personality who has recently awarded the ‘Women Icon Award' from
(in August ‘23) appointed as the brand the House of Lords of the United
ambassador Indane XTRATEJ LPG Kingdom (UK) Parliament? Myra
brand. Sanjeev Kapoor Grover
77. Which Indian Institute of Technology 6. In August 2023, the Union Home
(IIT) has recently (in August ‘23) Minister’s Medal for Excellence in
appointed Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon as Investigation, 2023 was awarded to
the Chairperson of the Board of _____________ Police Personnel, in
Governors (BoG)? IIT Mandi recognition of their outstanding service
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7. The National Automated Fingerprint 14. Name Information Technology(IT)
Identification System (NAFIS) team of company that has recently (in August
____________ (Government agency) ‘23) won the contract to redesign and
has recently (in August ‘23) won the build a new version of public
Gold Award under the Excellence in procurement platform Government e-
Government Process Reengineering for Marketplace (GeM).
Digital Transformation Category-1 of the Tata Consultancy Service
Department of Administrative Reforms 15. Manoj Bajpayee has recently (in August
and Public Grievances (DARPG), ‘23) won the Best Actor Award for the
Ministry of Personnel, Public grievances film __________ at the Durban
and Pensions. National Crime Records International Film Festival 2023. Joram
Bureau 16. Which state has recently (in August ‘23)
8. Name the personality who has been received the award for the best State
recently (in August ‘23) honoured with Organ and Tissue Transplant
the ‘Udyog Ratna Award’ in the 1st Organisation (SOTTO) from the
Maharashtra Industry Awards 2023. National Organ and Tissue Transplant
Ratan Tata Organisation (NOTTO)? Tamil Nadu
9. Which city’s information technology 17. Novak Djokovic has recently (in August
(IT) hub has recently (in August ‘23) ‘23) won the ________ Association of
secured first rank in the Central Pollution Tennis Professionals (ATP) Masters
Control Board's (CPCB) Swachh Vayu 1000 title. 39th
Survekshan-2023 ranking of Category 1 18. Name the personality who has recently
cities? (in August ‘23) won the women's title at
Indore, Madhya Pradesh the International Surf Open Tamil Nadu.
10. Name the personality from India who has Sara Wakita (Japan)
recently (in July ‘23) received the Best 19. Who has recently (in August ‘23) won
Director award at British National the Anna Lindh Prize in August 2023?
Awards for ‘What’s Love Got To Do Svetlana Tikhanovskaya
With It’ film. Shekhar Kapur 20. Who has been recently (in August ‘23)
11. Which state’s Road Transport recognized with the Lifetime
Corporation has recently (in July ‘23) Achievement Award at the first-ever
won Asia's Best Brand Employer Award RICS South Asia Awards?
under the 'Organisation with Innovative Subhash Runwal
HR Practices' category? 21. In August 2023, ______________ won
Karnataka the Divine Miss Earth India 2023 and
12. Who has been recently (in August ‘23) Praveena Aanjna won the Divine Miss
conferred with the 'Lifetime International India 2023 in New Delhi,
Achievement Award 2022' by the Delhi. Priyan Sain
Madhya Pradesh Government?
Anil Dhupar COMMITTEE AND MEETING
13. In August 2023, Lakshmipat Singhania
Academy (LSA) in __________ (city) 1. The Directorate General of Civil
won the coveted International Space Aviation (DGCA) has recently (in
Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC) August ‘23) set up a _______ member
held by National Aeronautics and Space committee to provide suggestions for
Administration (NASA). achieving gender equality in the aviation
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2. In which country, the 20th ASEAN (Bank) for Rs 382 crore through open
(Association of Southeast Asian market transactions.Bandhan Bank
Nations)-India Economic Ministers’ 3. Which company has recently (in August’
meeting was held in August 2023? 23) acquired a 56.74 % stake in Gujarat-
Semarang, Indonesia based Sanghi Industries(SIL) at an
3. In August 2023, PM Narendra Modi enterprise value of around Rs.5,000
addressed the Business 20 (B20) Summit crore? Ambuja Cements
India 2023, held in New Delhi, Delhi. 4. In August 2023, Shares of One 97
What is the theme of B20 India 2023? Communications Ltd jumped over 12%
4. R.A.I.S.E: Responsible, Accelerated, to Rs. 887.55 on Bombay Stock
Innovative, Sustainable, Equitable Exchange (BSE) after Vijay Shekhar
Businesses Sharma, founder & Chief Executive
5. In August 2023, Union Minister Rajnath Officer of Paytm entered into an
Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD) set agreement to buy __________ (percent)
up a 9-member committee of experts worth USD 628 Million from Ant
headed by ____________, to maintain Financial (Antfin) Netherlands Holding
the Defence Research and Development BV. 10.3%
Organization (DRDO). 5. Which companies has recently (in
K Vijay Raghavan August ‘23) merged with Tata Capital
6. In which city, the Group of Twenty Limited (TCL), after the Competition
(G20) Trade and Investment Minister’s Commission of India (CCI) approval?
Meeting (TIMM) was held in August Tata Cleantech Capital Limited
2023? Jaipur, Rajasthan (TCCL)
Tata Capital Financial Services
INDEX Limited (TCFSL)
6. In August 2023, The Competition
1. In July 2023, the India Meteorological Commission of India (CCI) approved the
Department (IMD) launched the Heat combination involving the acquisition of
Index on an experimental basis. Which 90% of the shareholding of
colour code is used for the Experimental ___________ (company) by Kopvoorn
heat Index greater than 55 degree B.V., Moss Investments Limited,
Celsius (C)? Infinity Partners and Defati Investments
Red Holding B.V.
HDFC Credila Financial Services
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS Limited
7. In August 2023, the Competition
1. In July 2023, Life Insurance Corporation Commission of India (CCI) approved the
of India (LIC) Mutual Fund completed acquisition of __________ of the issued
the acquisition of Industrial share capital on a fully diluted basis of
Development Bank of India (IDBI) IBS Software Pte Limited by Pelipper
mutual fund from IDBI Asset HoldCo SARL from Techware
Management Limited. Singapore Holdings Pte. Ltd.30%
The total product offering of LIC Mutual 8. In August 2023, Life Insurance
Fund increased from 28 schemes to Corporation of India (LIC)
________ schemes. 38 acquired_________ shareholding in Jio
2. Societe Generale has recently (in July Financial Services Limited (JFSL).
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DEFENCE Heavy Drop system is designed and
developed by a laboratory of the
1. Which country has recently (in August ______________ (Government
‘23) delivered the air-launched Spike agency/company). Defence Research
Non Line of Sight (NLOS) Anti-Tank and Development Organisation
Guided Missiles(ATGM) to Indian Air 9. Name the Indian Navy ship (INS) that
Force (IAF)? Israel has recently (in August ‘23) entered port
2. In August 2023, India’s Indigenous Nag of Durban, South Africa.
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) and INS Sunayna
the variant of HELINA (Helicopter- 10. In August 2023, the Army Wives
launched NAG) Weapon System Welfare Association (AWWA)
‘Dhruvastra’ are set to be inducted into organised the se ENGcond season of
the Indian army and Indian Air Force ‘Asmita- Inspiring Stories by Army
(IAF). Wives’ in New Delhi, Delhi. Who is the
Which company manufactures the Nag current (as of August ‘23) President of
ATGM and Helina (Dhruvastra) Army Wives Welfare Association
missiles? Bharat Dynamics Limited (AWWA)? Archana Pande
3. Name the Indian Naval Ship (INS) that
has recently (in August ‘23) participated SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with
Royal Saudi Naval Ship HMS Al Jubail. 1. In July 2023, Space Exploration
INS Chennai Technologies Corporation (SpaceX)
4. Which company has recently (in August launched a Telecommunications
‘23) launched “Neerakshi”, India’s 1st satellite, Intelsat Galaxy 37/Horizons-4
indigenous Autonomous Underwater (G-37/H-4) using ___________ (rocket)
Vehicle (AUV) to detect mines? Garden from Florida, the United States of
Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd America (USA). Falcon 9
5. Name the company that has recently (in 2. Name the company that has recently (in
August ‘23) delivered 200th Empennage August ‘23) handed over the first Radio
of C-130J (world’s workhorse) Super Frequency (RF) Seeker of the Akash
Hercules under Make in India initiative. Next Generation(Akash-NG) Missile to
Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures the Defence Research and
Limited Development Organization (DRDO).
6. Which defence sector/statutory body has Bharat Dynamics Limited
recently (in August ‘23) secured a patent 3. Name the company that has recently (in
for an ‘Accident Prevention System August ‘23) won a project to provide a
based on Artificial Intelligence (AI)’ to comprehensive Key Management
enhance road safety and mitigate System to Satish Dhawan Space Centre-
accidents? Indian Army Sriharikota Range (SDSC-SHAR).
7. Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent is Godrej Security Solutions
participating in Exercise BRIGHT 4. Which company has recently (in August
STAR-23, biennial multilateral tri- ‘23) received the Indian Mini-Satellite 1
service exercise held in ____________ (IMS-1) Bus Technology from the
(country) from 27th August to 16th Indian Space Research Organization
September 2023. Egypt (ISRO)’s commercial arm NewSpace
8. In August 2023, the Indian Air Force India Limited (NSIL)?
conducted successful trials of the Heavy Alpha Design Technologies Private
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5. In August 2023, National Aeronautics Demonstrator) from Sriharikota, Andhra
and Space Administration (NASA) and Pradesh(AP).
Axiom Space has signed a mission order AgniKul Cosmos Private Limited
for the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), the 4th 12. In August 2023, India’s first long-range
private astronaut mission to the side swing revolver ‘Prabal’ with twice
International Space Station (ISS) to the range of other revolvers was
launch in 2024 on ___________ Rocket. launched at the Small Arms Factory
Falcon 9 (SFA) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
6. In August 2023, Space Exploration Which company manufactured the
Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) swing revolver? Advanced Weapons
launched a __________ rocket carrying and Equipment India Ltd
22 Starlink satellites to Low-Earth Orbit 13. In Which state, the second Missile Cum
(LEO) from Florida, the United States of Ammunition (MCA) Barge Yard 76
America (USA) and set a new record for (LSAM 8) was inaugurated by
the swiftest turnaround ever achieved Commodore G Ravi in August 2023?
from a single launchpad. Falcon 9 Andhra Pradesh
7. Which country has recently (in August’ 14. In August 2023, Vinai Kumar Saxena,
23) launched the Luna-25 Mission, its Delhi Lieutenant Governor(LG)
first lunar mission since 1976, aboard a launched Blockchain Technology in the
Soyuz 2.1b Fregat rocket? Russia ICJS for electronic-forensic
8. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) has application(e-forensic app). What does
recently (in August '23) decided to ‘S’ stand for in ICJS? System
replace the Microsoft Operating System 15. In August 2023, the Indian Army
(OS) in all the computers with internet inducted the first Swathi Mark II
connectivity with the new indigenously Mountain variant Weapon Locating
developed OS _________ by the end of Radar(WLR), a lighter and compact
2023.Maya version WLR for mountains &
9. In August 2023, Vikram Sarabhai Space highaltitude areas. Which company has
Centre(VSSC), Indian Space Research developed the Swathi Mk II Mountain
Organisation (ISRO) collaborated with variant WLR? Bharat Electronics
the Aerial Delivery Research and Limited
Development Establishment (ADRDE) 16. Which country’s Luna-25 Mission has
and conducted a series of Drogue recently (in August’ 23) failed, as the
Parachute Deployment Tests for spacecraft spun out of control and
Gaganyaan mission at the Rail Track crashed into the moon after a problem
Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility in preparing for pre-landing orbit? Russia
___________ (state/UT). 17. In which state/UT, NTPC Limited has
Chandigarh recently (in August ‘23) begun the trial
10. Name the Institute that has recently (in of India’s 1st hydrogen bus? Ladakh
August ‘23) discovered a unique carbon- 18. Name the country that has recently (in
enhanced metal-poor (CEMP) star “HE August ‘23) launched a new Earth
1005-1439”. Indian Institute of observation satellite, ‘Gaofen-12 04’ by
Astrophysics, Bengaluru (Karnataka) a Long March-4C carrier rocket. China
11. Name the company that has recently (in 19. In August 2023, the Light Combat
August ‘23) commenced the process of Aircraft (LCA) Naval Trainer Prototype
integration of its first state-of-the-art ‘NP5‘ successfully completed its maiden
launch vehicle, Agnibaan SOrTeD (Sub- flight in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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Which companies/agencies has designed Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
and developed the LCA Navy? 27. On the occasion of National Sports Day
Aeronautical Development Agency & 2023 (29th August 2023), Union
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, Ministry
20. In August 2023, Union Minister of State of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS)
of Science & Technology Dr.Jitendra launched the National Sports
Singh launched CSIR Prima ET11, _____________ (NSF) portal.
India’s 1st indigenous e-Tractor.Which Federations
Institute of Council of Scientific & 28. Name the first research reactor in Asia
Industrial Research (CSIR) has which became operational in Trombay
developed the CSIR Prima ET11? campus of Bhabha Atomic Research
Central Mechanical Engineering Centre in August 1956. Apsara
Research Institute (CMERI) 29. Which company aced its first-ever
21. Name the country that has recently (in private astronaut mission in August 2023
August ‘23) unveiled Mohajer-10, the with a six-person jaunt aboard its VSS
new domestically built attack drone Unity space plane that lifted off from
(unmanned combat aerial vehicle – New Mexico's Spaceport America,
UCAV).Iran United States of America?
22. Name the Aircraft/Helicopter that has Virgin Galactic
recently (in August ‘23) test fired the 30. In August 2023, Union Minister of State
ASTRA indigenous state–of-the-art (Independent Charge) Science &
Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air-to-Air Technology Jitendra Singh launched
missile (AAM) off the coast of Goa. India’s first Indigenously developed,
Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Affordable, lightweight, Ultrafast, High
23. In August 2023, the Indian Navy Field (1.5 Tesla), Next Generation
successfully undertook the maiden test Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
drop of the ____________ and Rescue Scanner in New Delhi, Delhi. Which
Kit (SARK) from the Boeing P-8I long- company has developed a compact,
range patrol aircraft. lightweight, next generation MRI
Search Scanner? Voxelgrids Innovations Pvt
24. Which company, along with the National Ltd
Aeronautics and Space Administration 31. Name the company that has recently (in
(NASA) has recently (in August ‘23) August ‘23) collaborated with ARCI
launched the international Crew-7 (International Advanced Research
astronaut mission to the International Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New
Space Station (ISS)? Space Exploration Materials) to produce a product Lithium
Technologies Corporation Ferrous Phosphate (LFP). Altmin
25. Name the company that has recently (in Private Ltd
August ‘23) signed an MoU with the
V.S.Dempo Holdings Private Limited SPORTS
for building commercial vessels.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & 1. In July 2023, Badminton player from
Engineers Ltd Denmark ____________ won the men’s
26. Name the company that has recently (in singles title in the Daihatsu Japan Open
August ‘23) manufactured India’s first 2023 Badminton Championships, while
set of Indigenous Catalysts for Selective An Se Young from ___________ won
Catalyst Reactors (SCR) for limiting the Women’s Singles Title.
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2. Name the sports personality who has Wrestling (UWW) due to lack of
recently (in July ‘23) won the Formula elections in the organisation? India
1(F1) MSC Cruises Belgian Grand Prix 12. Who has recently (in August ‘23) won
2023. Max Verstappen the Formula 1 (FI) Heineken Dutch
3. In July 2023, Indian women’s hockey Grand Prix(GP) 2023?
team won the Torneo del Centenario Max Verstappen
2023 by defeating _______________ 13. Name the team that has recently (in
(country). Spain August ‘23) won the 1st edition of World
4. In July 2023, England Cricketer Chess Federation (FIDE) World Rapid
_________ announced his retirement Team Championship 2023 held in
from all forms of Cricket, while Moeen Dusseldorf, Germany. WR Chess
Ali confirmed his test cricket retirement 14. Which state government has recently (in
after the end of the Ashes Test series. August ‘23) signed an MoU with
Stuart Christopher John Broad Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH (DFL) to
5. Which country’s goalkeeper Gianluigi develop the football ecosystem in India?
Buffon has recently (in August ‘23) Maharashtra
announced his retirement from football? 15. In August 2023, the Indian Women‘s
Italy Hockey Team won the inaugural
6. Which Sports society/school has recently Women’s Hockey5s Asia Cup by
(in August’ 23) signed an MoU with the defeating ________________ (country)
All India Football Federation (AIFF) to held in Salalah, Oman. Thailand
promote and elevate youth football in 16. Which country has recently (in July ‘23)
India? won all six of their matches in the ICC
Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific
Society (EAP) Qualified and has Qualified for
7. In August 2023, England’s Twenty20 ICC Men's T20 World Cup
International(T20I) World Cup 2022 2024? Papua New Guinea
winner _____________ announced his 17. Name the sports personality who has
retirement from International Cricket. recently (in July ‘23) won the bronze
Alexander Daniel Hales medal in the men’s trap event at the ISSF
8. In August 2023, China’s Weng Hong Shotgun World Cup Lonato 2023 in
Yang won the men’s singles title by Italy. Prithviraj Tondaiman
defeating ___________(Indian 18. In July 2023, India’s Annu Rani and
Badminton Player) in the Sathio Group ________ won the gold medal in the
Australian Open 2023(Australian Open women’s and men’s javelin throw
2023) held in Sydney.HS Prannoy events, respectively at the Lebanon
9. Which country’s men’s hockey team has Athletics Championships 2023 in Beirut.
recently (In August ‘23) won the Asian Kishore Jena
Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 by 19. Which countries were set to host the
Defeating Malaysia? India second edition of the International
10. Which country’s Women’s football team Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey
has recently (in August ‘23) won the Nations Cup in 2024? Spain and Poland
Fédération Internationale de football 20. In July 2023, the Indian Surf Team won
Association(FIFA) Women’s World Cup the bronze medal at the Asian Surfing
2023 by defeating England? Spain Championship 2023 held in
11. Which country's wrestling Federation _____________ (country). Maldives
membership has recently (in August ‘23) 21. Name the Indian Grandmaster who has
got suspended by the United World recently (in August ‘23) become India’s

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top-ranked chess player, surpassing Rishi Raj
India’s first GM Viswanathan Anand in 3. Who authored the book, “Monsoon: A
live ratings. Gukesh D Poem of Love and Longing”?
22. Who has recently (in August ‘23) Abhay Kumar
defeated Francesco Bagnaia to win the 4. Which union ministers has recently (in
British MotoGP in Silverstone? Aleix August ‘23) launched 2 books namely
Espargaro “Kuwi Primer” and “Desia Primer” in
23. Who has recently (in July ‘23) emerged Kuwi and Desia languages at an event
as the best swimmer in the men’s held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha?
category at the Senior National Aquatic Nirmala Sitharaman (Union Minister
Championship 2023? Aryan Nehra of Finance and Corporate Affairs) &
24. Where is the headquarters of Asian Dharmendra Pradhan (Union
Hockey Federation(AHF) situated? Minister of Education & Skill
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia Development and Entrepreneurship)
25. _____________ (country’s) bowling all- 5. Name the Governor who has recently (in
rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has recently August ‘23) authored the three new
(in Aug ‘23) retired from Test cricket. Sri books-‘Heritage Trees of Goa’, ‘When
Lanka Parallel Lines Meet’, and ‘Ente Priya
26. Name the sports personality who has Kavithakal‘(‘My Dear Poems’ a
recently (in August ‘23) won the only collection of poems). PS Sreedharan
gold medal under the women’s 61kg Pillai (Goa)
weight division in the 2023 World Cadet 6. Who authored the book, My Journey:
Wrestling Championships. Savita Transforming Dreams into Actions?
27. In August 2023, the Board of Control for APJ Abdul Kalam
Cricket in India (BCCI) awarded the title 7. Who has recently (in July ‘23) won the
sponsorship rights to ___________ Miles Franklin Literary Award 2023 for
(Bank) Rs235.2 crore.IDFC First Bank the novel ‘Chai Time at Cinnamon
28. In August 2023, Indian women’s blind Gardens’? Shankari Chandran
cricket team won the IBSA World Games 8. Who co-authored the book “India Rising
by defeating _______________ Memoir of a Scientist”, along with R.
(country). Australia Chidambaram? Suresh Gangotra
29. In August 2023, Indian Women’s 9. Name the author of the book, ‘Western
Hockey team defeated ___________ Lane’ that has been recently (in August
(country) women’s team to enter ‘23) long-listed for the 2023 Booker
Women's Asian Hockey 5s final, and Prize. Chetna Maroo
qualified for 2024 World Cup. Malaysia 10. Who authored the book, How Prime
Ministers Decide? Neerja Chowdhury
BOOKS AND AUTHORS 11. In August 2023, the Sahitya Akademi
will bring out an anthology of poems
1. Who co-authored the book ‘Dr. A.P.J. titled ‘Under the Same Sky’ with
Abdul Kalam: Memories Never Die‘, contributions from each of the G-20
along with Dr. APJM Nasima nations. Who has curated the collection
Maraikayar? Yagnaswami Sundara of poems? Ranjit Hoskote
Rajan 12. Who authored the book, ‘Drunk on Love:
2. Who authored the book, “Kargil: Ek The Life, Vision and Songs of Kabir’?
Yatri Ki Jubani” that was released by the Vipul Rikhi
Union Minister of State for Defence of
India, Ajay Bhatt in July 2023?

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OBITUARY Mohammed Habib
10. Padma Awardee & former Director
1. In July 2023, Vakkom Purushothaman, General (DG) of Defence Research and
Former Governor/Lieutenant Governor Development Organisation (DRDO),
of Mizoram, __________ and Andaman Vallampadugai Srinivasa Raghavan
& Nicobar Island passed away.Tripura Arunachalam passed away in August
2. Padma Shri awardee & _________ 2023. In which year did he received the
(language) poet Namdeo Dhondo Padma Vibhushan Award in the field of
Mahanor passed away in August 2023. Science and Engineering? 1990
Marathi 11. Australian Olympic Swimming Gold
3. In August 2023, Nagarajan Vittal, a Medallist ____________ passed away in
Padma Bhushan awardee and a former August 2023.John Thomas Devitt
Civil Servant passed away. 12. In August 2023, a renowned American
In which year did he receive the Padma actor, ______________, who won
Bhushan award in the field of Civil Emmy Awards for Outstanding Guest
Service? 2012 Actor in 2018 and 2020 for the "This Is
4. In August 2023, Oscar-winning Us" drama series, passed away.
American director William Friedkin Ron Cephas Jones
passed away.He received the Best 13. Indian-American Statistician and
Director award at the 44th Academy mathematician ________________, who
Awards in 1972 for _________ (Film). won Padma Vibhushan (2001) in the
The French Connection field of science and Engineering passed
5. In August 2023, Polali Jayarama Bhat, away in August 2023. CR Rao
the former Managing Director (MD) & 14. In August 2023, Jayanta Mahapatra, who
Chief Executive Officers (CEO) of was the first recipient of Sahitya
___________ (Bank) passed away. Akademi award for ___________
Karnataka Bank (language) poetry in 1981, passed
6. Padma Awardee and renowned nuclear away.English
physicist Bikash Chandra Sinha passed 15. Photoshop maker Adobe’s co-founder
away in August 2023. In which year did ___________ passed away in August
he received the Padma Bhushan Award 2023. John Warnock
in the field of Science & 16. In August 2023, India's oldest domestic
Engineering?2010 Asiatic elephant, ____________ passed
7. Padma Shri Awardee Professor MR away in Assam. Bijuli Prasad
Satyanarayana Rao passed away in
August 2023.In which year did he IMPORTANT DAYS
receive Padma Shri Award for Science
and Engineering?2010 1. When was the United Nations (UN)
8. In August 2023, Padma Bhushan World Day against Trafficking in
Awardee & Founder of Sulabh Persons 2023 observed across the globe?
International Social Service 30th July 2023
Organisation, Dr Bindeshwar Pathak, 2. When was World Ranger Day 2023
passed away. In Which year did he celebrated across the globe?31st July
receive the Padma Bhushan Award in the 2023
field of social service?1991 3. What was the theme of Aviation Security
9. In August 2023, ____________, Indian Culture Week 2023 that is being
football player & Former Indian captain observed across India from July 31st to
passed away. August 5th 2023?

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See it, Say it, Secure it 7th August 2023
4. The United Nations (UN) World 17. When was World Bio-Fuel Day 2023
Breastfeeding (WBW) week 2023 observed across the globe?
observed across the globe on 10th August 2023
_____________.1st to 7th August 2023 18. When was World Lion Day 2023
5. When was World Lung Cancer Day 2023 observed across the globe?
observed across the globe? 10th August 2023
1st August 2023 19. When was the first World Steelpan Day
6. When was the World FinTech Day 2023 2023 observed across the globe by the
observed across the globe? United Nations (UN)?11th August 2023
1st August 2023 20. What was the theme of International
7. When was the Muslim Women’s Rights Youth Day 2023 that was observed
Day 2023 observed across India to across the globe by the United Nations
commemorate the enactment of Muslim (UN's) on 12th August 2023?
Women (Protection of Rights on Green Skills for Youth: Towards a
Marriage) Act, 2019?1st August 2023 Sustainable World
8. When was the World Wide Web Day 21. When was World Elephant Day 2023
2023 observed across the globe to observed annually around the globe?
commemorate the introduction of the 12th August 2023
World Wide Web (WWW)? 22. The World Organ Donation Day 2023 is
1st August 2023 observed across the globe on
9. When was the Earth Overshoot Day ________.13th August 2023
(EOD) 2023 observed across the globe? 23. When was the Partition Horrors
2nd August 2023 Remembrance Day/‘Vibhajan
10. When was the National Bone and Joint Vibhishika Smriti Diwas‘ 2023 observed
Day 2023 observed across India? across India?
4th August 2023 14th August 2023
11. When was Hiroshima Day 2023 24. When was the United Nations (UN)
observed across the globe?6th August World Humanitarian Day (WHD) 2023
2023 observed across the globe?
12. What was the theme of 9th National 19th August 2023
Handloom Day 2023 observed across 25. What was the theme of World
India on 7th August 2023? Photography Day 2023 that was
Handloom for Sustainable Fashion observed across the globe on 19th August
13. When was the Quit India movement Day 2023?Landscapes
2023 observed across India? 26. When was the Sadbahavana Diwas/
8th August 2023 Harmony Day 2023 observed across
14. What was the theme of United Nations India to celebrate the birth anniversary of
(UN) International Day of the World’s India’s 6th Prime Minister (PM) Rajiv
Indigenous Peoples (IDWIP) 2023 that Gandhi?
was observed across the globe on 9th 20th August 2023
August 2023? Indigenous Youth as 27. When was the World Mosquito Day 2023
Agents of Change for Self- observed across the globe?
determination 20th August 2023
15. When was Nagasaki Day 2023 observed 28. When was the United Nations (UN)
across the globe?9th August 2023 International Day of Remembrance and
16. When was the National Javelin Day 2023 Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism 2023
observed across India? observed across the globe with the theme

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of “Legacy: Finding Hope and Building 1st July 2023
a Peaceful Future”? 21st August 2023 40. When was the Dharma Chakra Divas
29. When was World Senior Citizens Day 2023 observed across India?
2023 observed across the globe? 3rd July 2023
21st August 2023 41. The ___________ Conference of the
30. When was the United Nations (UN) State Finance Secretaries was held in
International Day Commemorating the Mumbai, Maharashtra in July, 2023. 33rd
Victims of Acts of Violence Based on 42. In which year the Food and Agricultural
Religion or Belief 2023 observed across Organization (FAO) was established?
the globe? 22nd August 2023 1945
31. What was the theme of World Water
Week 2023 that was observed across the ENVIRONMENT
globe on 20th to 24th August 1. According to the “State of India’s Birds
2023?Seeds of Change: Innovative 2023: Range, Trends and Conservation
Solutions for a Water-Wise World Status” report released in August 2023,
32. When was the United Nations (UN) out of the 338 bird species studied in
International Day for the Remembrance India, ___________ of bird species have
of the Slave Trade and its Abolition 2023 declined over the past 30 years. 60%
was observed across the globe?
23rd August 2023 APP and WEB PORTAL
33. The __________ National Sports Day
(Rashtriya Khel Divas) 2023 was 1. Name the state government that has
observed across India on 29th August recently (in August’ 23) launched the
2023. 12th Amrit Brikshya Andolan app & Wood-
34. In August 2023, Prime Minister (PM) based Industry (WBI) registration web
Narendra Modi declared that portal. Assam
_____________ of every year will be 2. In August 2023, Prime Minister (PM) of
observed as “National Space Day” in India Narendra Modi launched the e-
India to commemorate the soft landing of portal ‘Bhartiya Vastra evam Shilpa
Chandrayaan 3 on the Moon. Kosh (भारतीय वस्त्र एवंशिल्पकोष)– A Repository
23rd August of Textiles & Crafts’ in Delhi.Which
35. When was the United Nations (UN) Institute has developed the portal in
International Day against Nuclear Tests collaboration with the Ministry of
2023 observed across the globe? Textiles? National Institute of Fashion
29th August 2023 Technology
36. When was the National Small Industry 3. Which High Court has recently (in
Day 2023 observed across India? August ‘23) launched Warrant
30th August 2023 Management System and Public Interest
37. When was the United Nations (UN) Litigation (PIL) portal to benefit all
International Day of the Victims of stakeholders? Orissa High Court
Enforced Disappearances 2023 observed 4. Name the Mobile App that has been
across the globe? recently (in August ‘23) launched by
30th August 2023 Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya
38. When was World UFO Day 2023 Yeshwant Chandrachud to get e-passes
observed across the globe? to enter the Supreme Court of
2nd July 2023 India(SC).SuSwagatam
39. When was the National Postal Worker 5. Name the state government that has
Day 2023 observed across India? recently (in August ‘23) launched

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‘Athidhi Portal’ for the registration of Chisinau
migrant workers. Kerala 9. Where is the Headquarters of the United
6. Which attached office/Government Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
agency of the GoI has recently (in August located? New York, United States of
‘23) launched FloodWatch, a mobile America
application to provide real-time flood 10. In which state Koundinya wildlife
information and forecasts? sanctuary is located?Andhra Pradesh
Central Water Commission 11. In which state, the Nanda Devi
7. Name the state government that has Biosphere Reserve is located?
recently (in August ‘23) launched the Uttarakhand
Manav Sampada portal to ensure 12. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is
transparency in the work of all the located in ____________ (state).
officers and employees.Uttar Pradesh Tamil Nadu
8. Which state has recently (in August ‘23) 13. In which state/UT, Pangong Tso lake is
launched Panchayati Raj Accounting located? Ladakh
Information System Automation 14. In which state, the Chachin grazing
(PRAISA) software to make online festival was celebrated in July 2023?
payment compulsory for Panchayati Raj Arunachal Pradesh
institutions at a state-level ‘Meri Mati 15. In which state, Union Minister of Ports,
Mera Desh‘campaign? Shipping & Waterways and Ayush,
Gujarat Sarbananda Sonowal has recently (in
9. Name the state/UT that has recently (in July ‘23) launched the curtain raiser of
August ‘23) launched a portal to boost Global Maritime India Summit (GIMS),
the awareness about the protection of 2023? Mumbai, Maharashtra
forest and wildlife sanctuary areas. Delhi 16. In July 2023, which country issued
'stapled visas' to Indian citizens from
STATIC GK Arunachal Pradesh? China
17. In which state, India Post has recently (in
1. Where is the Headquarters of the United August ‘23) released a special cover of
Nations Office on Drugs and Crime dudap – a traditional Adi ornament?
(UNODC) located? Arunachal Pradesh
Vienna, Austria 18. Name the state government that has
2. In which country, the world's largest recently (in August ‘23) unveiled a first-
coral reef system, Great Barrier Reef is in-India logo that promotes awareness of
located? Australia breastfeeding.
3. Number panels of the bank note are Telangana
printed in ________.Fluorescent Ink 19. In which state, Union Home Minister
4. In which state/UT, India's first online Amit Shah has recently (in August ‘23)
gaming academy is located? inaugurated the four-laning of
Madhya Pradesh Kamakhyanagar-Duburi section of
5. The Madhav Gadgil’s Committee report National Highway-53 on EPC
is related to __________. (Procurement and Construction) mode?
Examine the Western Ghats ecology Odisha
6. In which state Mhadei Wildlife 20. Samaspur Bird Sanctuary is located in
Sanctuary is located? Goa _________ (state). Uttar Pradesh
7. In which state ‘Vembanad Lake’ is 21. In which state/UT, a national conference
located? Kerala on “Moving Mental Health Beyond
8. What is the capital of Moldova?

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Institutions was inaugurated in July 37. The Karikili Birds Sanctuary is located in
2023? Delhi _________ (State). Tamil Nadu
22. In which state, Prime Minister of India 38. In which state ‘Badalkhol Wildlife
Narendra Modi has recently (in July ‘23) Sanctuary’ is located? Chhattisgarh
virtually inaugurated the Sai Hira Global 39. In which state Ramgarh Visdhari Tiger
Convention Centre? Reserve is located? Rajasthan
Andhra Pradesh 40. The Adichanallur Museum, a world-class
23. Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary is archaeological endeavor is located in
located in __________ (state). __________(state).Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh 41. Pound ____________ is the currency of
24. In which state, Valmiki Tiger Reserve the United Kingdom? Sterling
(VTR) is located? Bihar 42. In which State the Nehru Zoological Park
25. In which state, India’s first Vedic- is located? Telangana
themed park was opened in July 2023? 43. Where is the headquarters of Airports
Uttar Pradesh Council International (ACI) located?
26. Union Minister of Home Affairs Amit Montréal, Canada
Shah has recently (in July ‘23) laid the 44. In which state/UT Asola Bhatti Wildlife
foundation stone of Shri Motibhai R. Sanctuary is located? Delhi
Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School in 45. In which state, the Nanda Devi Biosphere
___________ (state). Gujarat Reserve is located?
27. In which city, the fourth edition of the Uttarakhand
Space Economy Leaders Meeting, as part 46. In which state, ‘Udhwa Bird Sanctuary’
of India’s G20 Presidency, was held in is located? Jharkhand
July 2023? 47. The Geographical indications (GIs) Tag
Bengaluru, Karnataka in India is valid for the period of _____
28. Which state government has recently (in years. 10 years
July ‘23) changed the name of Itwari 48. In which year, ‘Asian Development
station to 'Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Bank (ADB)’ is established? 1966
Itwari ' station? 49. In which state ‘Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger
Maharashtra Reserve’ is located? Rajasthan
29. Where is the Headquarters of 50. In which state Khongsang railway station
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate is located? Manipur
Change(IPCC) located? 51. In which state Pushkar Lake is located?
Geneva, Switzerland Rajasthan
30. What is the capital of Niger? Niamey 52. In August 2023, the __________ edition
31. The world’s only floating national park of the Malabar River Festival opened at
located in ________ lake. Loktak Thusharagiri in Kozhikode, Kerala. 9th
32. In which state Simlipal Tiger Reserve 53. In August 2023, the Ministry of Tourism
(STR) is located? Odisha identified ‘Prayagraj’ and
33. In which state Burachapori Wildlife ‘Naimisharanya’ in _______________
Sanctuary is located? Assam (state) as destinations for development
34. In which state ‘Khokhan Wildlife under ‘Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0)’.
Sanctuary’ is located? Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh 54. In which country the 'Havana Syndrome'
35. In which state ‘Rajaji Tiger Reserve’ is was first reported in 2016? Cuba
located? Uttarakhand 55. Which state/UT has recently (in August
36. In which state Barda Wildlife Sanctuary ‘23) plans to build Rs 6,134-crore dam at
is located? Gujarat

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Hathnikund to prevent floods caused by 72. Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary is situated
the Yamuna? Haryana in _____________ (state). Gujarat
56. Name the state/UT government that has 73. Where is the Headquarters of United
recently (in August ‘23) declared the World Wrestling (UWW) located?
whole state as 'natural calamity affected Lausanne, Switzerland
area.' Himachal Pradesh 74. In which state/UT, the Indian Army has
57. Which state/UT has recently (in August recently (in August ‘23) inaugurated the
‘23) launched a portal for better “Bhagat Bridge”? Jammu and Kashmir
resolution of complaints from people on 75. In which state Jayakwadi bird sanctuary
offences related to forests and wildlife? is located? Maharashtra
Delhi 76. In which state, ‘Tansa Wildlife
58. In which state Jim Corbett National Park Sanctuary’ is located? Maharashtra
is located? Uttarakhand 77. In which state, ‘Narpuh Wildlife
59. Where is the Headquarters of the United Sanctuary’ is located? Meghalaya
Nations Development Programme 78. In which state ‘Keoladeo National Park’
(UNDP) located? is located? Rajasthan
New York, United States of America 79. Guatemalan _________ is the currency
60. In Which state, Youth 20 (Y20) India of Guatemala. Quetzal
engagement Group meeting concluded 80. In which state Balasaheb Thackeray
on 20th August 2023? Gorewada International Zoological Park
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is located? Maharashtra
61. In which state ‘Ghatigaon wildlife 81. In which state Dandeli Anshi Tiger
sanctuary’ is located? Reserve is located? Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh 82. Name the company that has recently (in
62. In which state Amchang Wildlife August ‘23) launched its new Android
Sanctuary is located? Assam Point of Sale (POS) terminal. BharatPe
63. In which state ‘Debrigarh Tiger Reserve’ 83. Vietnamese _________ is the currency
is located? Odisha of Vietnam. Dong
64. In which state Pania Wildlife Sanctuary 84. In August 2023, Tulip Garden was
is located? Gujarat included in the World Book of Records
65. Where is the Headquarters of the United (London) as Asia's largest tulip garden.
Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism In which state/UT, Asia's largest tulip
(UNOCT) located? garden is located? Jammu and Kashmir
New York, United States of America 85. In which state ‘Badalkhol Wildlife
66. Which country has (in August ‘23) Sanctuary’ is located? Chhattisgarh
announced a USD 500 million debt-for- 86. In which state/UT Khangchendzonga
nature swap? Gabon National Park is located? Sikkim
67. In August 2023, a rare bird - Tytler's leaf 87. In which state, Bandhavgarh Tiger
Warbler was spotted for the first time in Reserve, is located? Madhya Pradesh
__________ (state). Bihar 88. In which state/UT, ‘Hokersar bird
68. . In which state ‘Kaila Devi Sanctuary’ is sanctuary’ is located? Jammu and
located? Rajasthan Kashmir
69. The ‘Dibru – Saikhowa National Park’ is 89. In which state Vijay Sagar Bird
located in which state? Assam Sanctuary is located? Uttar Pradesh
70. In which state ‘Kadalundi Bird 90. In which state ‘Bor Tiger Reserve’ is
Sanctuary’ is located? Kerala located? Maharashtra
71. In which state Kanha Tiger Reserve is 91. In which state ‘Dibang Wildlife
located? Madhya Pradesh Sanctuary’ is located?

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Arunachal Pradesh 107. In which state ‘Jorpokhri Wildlife
92. Where is the Headquarters of the World Sanctuary’ is located? West Bengal
Health Organization(WHO) located? 108. Anji Khad Bridge is a significant
Geneva, Switzerland infrastructure project in _____________
93. In which state ‘Gangaikondan Spotted (state/UT). Jammu and Kashmir
Deer Sanctuary’ is located? 109. Where is the Headquarters of the
Tamil Nadu United Nations Population Fund
94. In Which state Gorumara National Park (UNFPA) located? New York, United
is located? West Bengal States of America
95. Where is the Headquarters of Federation 110. In which state ‘Bura Chapori Wildlife
Internationale des Echecs/International Sanctuary’ is located? Assam
Chess Federation(FIDE)? 111. Aspartame mentioned by the World
Lausanne,Switzerland Health Organization (WHO) is
96. Which company has recently (in August _____________________. Sugar
‘23) raised USD 200 million and Substitute
becomes the first unicorn of 2023? Zepto 112. Who is the 78th president of the
97. In which Zoological Park, SITA 's twin United Nations General Assembly
cubs ‘Avni and Vyom white tigress were (UNGA)? Dennis Francis
born in August 2023? 113. In which state Jambughoda Wildlife
National Zoological Park Sanctuary is located? Gujarat
98. In which state, Pawalgarh Conservation 114. Onam is the Festival of __________
Reserve is located? (state). Kerala
Uttarakhand 115. Name the sports personality who has
99. Which port has signed an agreement with recently (in August ‘23) appointed as the
DP World to construct a mega-container brand ambassador of Centuary Mattress.
terminal at Tuna-Tekra? PV Sindhu
Deendayal Port 116. In which Northeast state Haflong
100. In which state Bailey bridge was Lake is situated? Assam
inaugurated by the Indian Army & 117. In which Indian state/UT, the 71st
Border Road Organisation in August Miss World 2023 contest is set to be
2023? Arunachal Pradesh held? Jammu and Kashmir
101. The Melghat Tiger Reserve is located 118. When was the International
in _________ (state). Monetary Fund (IMF) established? 1944
Maharashtra 119. In which state, ‘Okhla Bird
102. In which state, Van Vihar National Sanctuary’ is located? Uttar Pradesh
Park Zoo is located? 120. In which state, ‘Sohagi Barwa
Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located?
103. In which state/UT, ‘Kishtwar High Uttar Pradesh
Altitude National Park’ is located? 121. In Which state Tadoba-Andhari Tiger
Jammu and Kashmir Reserve is located? Maharashtra
104. In which state Udhwa Lake Bird 122. Google Doodle celebrated the 78th
Sanctuary is located? Jharkhand Independence Day of ___________
105. What is the Capital of Zimbabwe? (country), also called ‘Tujuhbelasan’ on
Harare 17th August 2023. Indonesia
106. The Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary is 123. In which state, the Nilachal flyover
located in ___________ (state). Odisha was inaugurated in August 2023? Assam
124. In which state, ‘Singalila National
Park’ is located? West Bengal

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125. In which state ‘Chail Wildlife
Sanctuary’ is situated?
Himachal Pradesh
126. Which State is ‘Not’ mentioned in the
sixth schedule of the Indian
Constitution? Manipur
127. Where is the headquarters of the
United Nations World Food Programme
(WFP) located?
Rome, Italy
128. The Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is
situated in _________ (state).
Uttar Pradesh
129. In which state ‘Madhav National
Park ’ is located?
Madhya Pradesh
130. In which state Soor Sarovar Bird
Sanctuary is located? Uttar Pradesh
131. In which state Girnar Wildlife
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