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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Answer: D. USA
Q11) Recently, it was announced that India and which of the following will hold the first-ever military exercises
involving the special forces in Udaipur, Jaipur and Jodhpur?
A. Egypt B. Israel
C. Iran D. Turkey
Answer: A. Egypt
Q12) Recently, which of the following has become the first union territory to completely switch to a digital method of
administration?
A. Ladakh B. Delhi
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Puducherry
Answer: C. Jammu and Kashmir
Q13) Recently, the sixth edition of the International Spice Conference 2023 was held in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Chennai
C. Kochi D. Hyderabad
Answer: B. Chennai
Q14) Recently, which of the following organizations has released a report “State Finances: A Study of Budgets of
2022-23”?
A. NITI Aayog B. State Bank of India (SBI)
C. Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) D. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Answer: D. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Q15) Recently, the world’s oldest person, French nun Lucile Randon, has died. What was her age at the time of death?
A. 119 years B. 118 years
Answer: B. 118 years
Q16) According to the recently released Brand Finance’s report “Global 500 2023”, which of the following is the most
valued brand?
A. Amazon B. Apple
C. Google D. Microsoft
Answer: A. Amazon
● List of the Top 10 most valuable brands

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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