Q1.

With reference to Michel Batis Award 2023, consider the following

statements-
1. This award is given by the international organization United
Nations Environment Programme.
2. India's IFS officer Jagadish S Bakan has won the Michel Battis
Award 2023 for Biosphere Reserve Management.
3. He is also the first Indian to receive the Michel Batis Award.
Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1,2 and 3
मिशेल बैटिस अवार्ड 2023 के संदर्भ में , निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए-
1. यह परु स्कार अंतरराष्ट्रीय संस्था संयक्
ु त राष्ट्र पर्यावरण कार्यक्रम के द्वारा प्रदान
किया जाता है ।
2. भारत के आईएफएस अधिकारी जगदीश एस बाकन ने बायोस्फीयर रिजर्व प्रबंधन
के लिए मिशेल बैटिस परु स्कार 2023 जीता है ।
3. ये मिशेल बैटिस परु स्कार प्राप्त करने वाले पहले भारतीय भी है ।
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है ?
(a) 1 और 2
(b) 2 और 3
(c) 1 और 3
(d) 1,2 और 3
Ans: b
Solution
● Recently, IFS officer Jagdish S. Bakane has won the prestigious
Michel Batis Award 2023 from UNESCO for biosphere reserve
management.
● He is the first Indian to receive this UNESCO's Michel Batisse
Award.
 ● Under this award, he will be provided with a cash prize of
12,000 US dollars.

Q2. Consider the following statements with reference to the

terminology “fair and remunerative price” sometimes seen in the
news:
1. This is the maximum price that mill owners are mandated to
pay to sugarcane farmers.
2. This price is announced on the basis of production cost and on
the recommendation of the Agricultural Costs and Prices
Commission.
Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1, nor 2

कभी-कभी खबरों में दे खे जाने वाली “उचित एवं लाभकारी मल् ू य” शब्दावली के संदर्भ में
निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए-
1. यह वह अधिकतम मल् ू य है जिसे मिल मालिकों द्वारा गन्ना किसानों को भगु तान
करना अनिवार्य है ।
2. इस मल्ू य की घोषणा उत्पादन लागत के आधार पर कृषि लागत एवं मल् ू य आयोग
की सिफारिश के आधार पर किया जाता है ।
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है ?
(a) केवल 1
(b) केवल 2
(c) 1 और 2
(d) न तो 1, नहीं 2
Ans:b
Solution
 ● Fair and remunerative price (FRP) is the minimum price at
which sugarcane is to be purchased by sugar mills from
farmers.
● Who determines it.
● The FRP is fixed by the Union government (Cabinet Committee
on Economic Affairs (CCEA)) on the basis of recommendations
of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
● The ‘FRP’ of sugarcane is determined under Sugarcane
(Control) Order, 1966.

Q3. Consider the following statements with reference to Ganga

dolphin?
1. In October 2023, Uttar Pradesh declared it as the state aquatic
animal.
2. The Ganges dolphin has been classified as 'endangered' in the
IUCN Red List.
Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1, nor 2
गंगा डॉल्फिन के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए?
1. अक्टूबर 2023 में उत्तर प्रदे श ने इसे राजकीय जलीय जीव घोषित किया है ।
2. गंगा डॉल्फिन को आईयस ू ीएन की रे ड लिस्ट में ‘संकटग्रस्त की श्रेणी में रखा गया
है ।
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है ?
(a) केवल 1
(b) केवल 2
(c) 1 और 2
(d) न तो 1, नहीं 2
Ans:c
Solution
● The state government of Uttar Pradesh declared the Gangetic
dolphin found in the river Ganga as the aquatic animal of the
state in October 2023.
● In the year 2009, the Government of India declared the
Ganga dolphin as the National Aquatic animal.
● Hunting Ganga dolphins is a punishable offense under the
Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
● The Ganges dolphin has been classified as 'Endangered' in the
IUCN Red List.

Q4. Which state government has launched 'Green War Room' as a

campaign against air pollution?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Haryana
(c) Delhi
(d) Punjab

किस राज्य सरकार के द्वारा वायु प्रदष

ू ण के खिलाफ अभियान के रूप में ‘ग्रीन वार रूम’
लॉन्च किया गया है ?
(a) उत्तरप्रदे श
(b) हरियाणा
(c) दिल्ली
(d) पंजाब
Ans:c
Solution
● Delhi government has launched a campaign called ‘Green War
Room’ as a campaign against air pollution in October 2023.
Q5. Consider the following statements with reference to Global
Pension Index 2023-
1. Netherlands ranks first in this index with an overall index of
85.0.
2. India has been given 41st rank in this index.
Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1, nor 2
वैश्विक पें शन सच ू कांक 2023 के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए-
1. इस सच ू कांक में 85.0 के समग्र सच ू कांक के साथ नीदरलैंड प्रथम स्थान पर है ।
2. इस सच ू कांक में भारत को 41वां रैंक प्रदान किया गया है ।
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है ?
(a) केवल 1
(b) केवल 2
(c) 1 और 2
(d) न तो 1, नहीं 2
Ans:a
Solution
● Global Pension Index 2023 released by Mercer CFA Institute.
● According to this index, the Netherlands ranks first with an
overall index of 85.0. After this comes Iceland and Denmark.
● India has been given 45th rank in this index.

Q6. Who among the following has been appointed India's permanent
representative to the United Nations and other international
organizations in Geneva?
(a) Siddharth Mridul
(b) Arindam Bagchi
(c) Indramani Pandey
(d) Chittaranjan Tripathi

निम्नलिखित में से किसे जिनेवा में संयक्

ु त राष्ट्र एवं अन्य अंतरराष्ट्रीय संगठनों में
भारत का स्थाई प्रतिनिधि नियक्
ु त किया गया है ?
(a) सिद्धार्थ मद ृ ल
ु
(b) अरिंदम बागची
(c) इंद्रमणि पांडे
(d) चितरं जन त्रिपाठी
Ans:b
Solution
● Siddharth Mridul has been appointed Chief Justice of Manipur
High Court in October 2023.
● Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi
has been appointed India's permanent representative to the
United Nations and other international organizations in
Geneva.
● Indramani Pandey has been appointed Secretary General of
BIMSTEC in October 2023.
● Well-known theatre, director and singer Chittaranjan Tripathi
has been appointed as the permanent director of the National
School of Drama.

Q7. Who among the following has been awarded the Nobel Prize in
Economics for the year 2023 for improving our understanding of
women's labor market outcomes?
(a) Catalin Carico
(b) John Fosse
(c) Nargis Mohammadi
(d) Claudia Goldin
निम्नलिखित में से किसे महिलाओं के श्रम बाजार परिणामों के बारे में हमारी समझ को
विकसित करने के लिए वर्ष 2023 का अर्थशास्त्र का नोबेल परु स्कार प्रदान किया गया है ?
(a) कैटालिन कारिको
(b) जॉन फॉसे
(c) नरगिस मोहम्मदी
(d) क्लाउडिया गोल्डिन
Ans:d
Solution
● Claudia Goldin has been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in
Economics for advancing our understanding of women's labor
market outcomes.
● John Fosse has been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature
2023.
● Nargis Mohammadi has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
for the year 2023.

Q8. In which field Catalin Carico and Du Weissman have been

awarded the Nobel Prize 2023?
(a) Physics
(b) chemicals
(c) medical
(d) literature

कैटालिन कारिको एवं डू वीसमैन को किस क्षेत्र में नोबेल परु स्कार 2023 प्रदान किया गया
है ?
(a) भौतिकी
(b) रसायन
(c) चिकित्सा
(d) साहित्य
Ans:c
Solution
● Catalin Carico and Du Weissman have been awarded the Nobel
Prize 2023 in the field of medicine.
● He has been given this award for his discovery related to
nucleoside modification which led to the development of
effective mRNA vaccines against Covid-19.

Q9. Consider the following statements with reference to Asian

Games 2023-
1. This game was organized in Hangzhou, China.
2. India won a total of 107 medals in this game, including 28 gold.
3. For the first time in the history of Asian Games, India won gold
medals in air rifle shooting and women's cricket.
Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) only 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1,2 and 3

एशियाई खेल 2023 के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए-

1. इस खेल का आयोजन चीन के हांगझू में किया गया।
2. भारत ने इस खेल में 28 स्वर्ण सहित कुल 107 पदक जीते।
3. एशियाई खेलों के इतिहास में भारत ने पहली बार एयर राइफल शटि
ू गं एवं महिला
क्रिकेट में स्वर्ण पदक जीता।
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है ?
(a) केवल 2
(b) 2 और 3
(c) 1 और 3
(d) 1,2 और 3
Ans:d
Solution
● The 19th Asian Games were held in Hangzhou, China from 23
September to 8 October 2023.
● India won a total of 107 medals in this game, including 28 gold.
● China stood first in the event with 201 gold medals. After this
comes Japan and South Korea respectively.
● For the first time in the history of Asian Games, India won gold
medals in air rifle shooting and women's cricket.

Q10. 'Rafa Crossing' which was in news recently is related to?

(a) Sahel region
(b) Golden Crescent
(c) Bermuda Triangle
(d) Gaza Strip

हाल ही में खबरों में रहा ‘राफा क्रॉसिंग’ किससे संबधि

ं त है ?
(a) साहे ल क्षेत्र
(b) गोल्डन क्रिसेंट
(c) बरमड ू ा ट्रायंगल
(d) गाजा पट्टी
Ans:d
Solution
● The Rafah Crossing is a gateway from Egypt to the Gaza Strip.
● It shares a border with Egypt's Sinai Peninsula which is
currently under Egyptian control.
● This is the only route in and out of the Gaza Strip that is not
controlled by Israel.
● The Rafah crossing in southern Gaza has been in the news as
Palestinians are attempting to leave Gaza due to fears of a
possible Israeli attack due to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Q11. The Government of India has approved the establishment of the
National Turmeric Board in October 2023. Which statement is correct
regarding 'Turmeric'?
(a) India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of turmeric
in the world.
(b) Maharashtra and Telangana are the largest producing states of
turmeric in India.
(c) More than 75 percent of the global turmeric production in the
year 2022-23 has been produced by India.
(d) Lakadong turmeric produced in West Bengal has recently been
given the GI tag.
भारत सरकार ने अक्टूबर 2023 में राष्ट्रीय हल्दी बोर्ड की स्थापना को मंजरू ी दी है । ‘हल्दी’
के संदर्भ में कौन सा कथन सही है ?
(a) भारत विश्व में हल्दी का सबसे बड़ा उत्पादक, उपभोक्ता एवं निर्यातक है ।
(b) महाराष्ट्र एवं तेलग
ं ाना भारत में हल्दी के सबसे बड़े उत्पादक राज्य हैं।
(c) वर्ष 2022-23 में वैश्विक हल्दी उत्पादन के 75 प्रतिशत से अधिक का उत्पादन भारत
द्वारा किया गया है ।
(d) पश्चिम बंगाल में उत्पादित की जाने वाली लाकाडोंग हल्दी को हाल ही में जीआई टै ग
दिया गया है ।
Ans: d
Solution
● In October 2023, the Government of India has approved the
formation of the National Turmeric Board.
● This board will work in relation to increasing the development
of turmeric and turmeric production in the country.
● India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of
turmeric in the world.
● Maharashtra and Telangana are the largest producing states of
turmeric in India.
● More than 75 percent of the global turmeric production is
expected to be produced by India in the year 2022-23.
 ● More than 30 varieties of turmeric are produced in India.
● Lakadong turmeric produced in Meghalaya has recently been
given the GI tag.

Q12. Consider the following statements-

1. Dhordo village located in Gujarat has been named the best
tourism village of the year 2023.
2. This recognition has been given to them by the United Nations
World Tourism Organization.
Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1, nor 2
निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए-
1. गजु रात में स्थित धोरडो गांव को वर्ष 2023 का सर्वश्रेष्ठ पर्यटन गांव नामित किया
गया है ।
2. इन्हें यह मान्यता संयक्
ु त राष्ट्र विश्व पर्यटन संगठन द्वारा प्रदान की गई है ।
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है ?
(a) केवल 1
(b) केवल 2
(c) 1 और 2
(d) न तो 1, नहीं 2
Ans:c
Solution
● Dhordo village located in Gujarat has been named the best
tourism village of the year 2023.
● The famous Rann festival is organized annually in this village.
 ● This recognition has been given to them by the United Nations
World Tourism Organization.
● The World Tourism Organization was established in 1975 and
became a specialized agency of the United Nations in 2003.
● Its headquarters is in Madrid, the capital of Spain.

Q13. Consider the following statements with reference to Tamil poet

and philosopher Thiruvalluvar-
1. His statue has been unveiled in France in December 2023.
2. He is called Kabir of South India.
3. Thiruvalluvar had written the popular book ‘Manimekhalai’ in
Sangam literature.
Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1,2 and 3
तमिल कवि एवं दार्शनिक तिरुवल्लव ु र के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार
कीजिए-
1. दिसंबर 2023 में फ्रांस में इनकी प्रतिमा का अनावरण किया गया है ।
2. इन्हें दक्षिण भारत का कबीर कहा जाता है ।
3. तिरुवल्लव ु र संगम साहित्य में प्रचलित पस्
ु तक ‘मणिमेखलै’ की रचना की थी।
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है ?
(a) 1 और 2
(b) 2 और 3
(c) 1 और 3
(d) 1,2 और 3
Ans:a
Solution
 ● Statue of Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar in Sergi,
France.
● He is called Kabir of South India.
● Thiruvalluvar stands tall as a symbol of wisdom and
knowledge, and his writings motivate millions across the world.
● Thirukkural also called 'Kural' in Tamil is a classic Tamil
literature written by Thiruvalluvar.
Major Tamil Texts Author

Tolkappiyam Tolkappier

Shilappadikaram Elango

Thirukkural Thiruvalluvar

Manimakhale Sitlaisattanar

Jeevakchintamani Tiruttakkadevar

Q14. What is ‘SAMAR’, which was in the news recently?

(a) tropical cyclone
(b) supercomputer
(c) Air Defense Missile System
(d) Nuclear submarine
हाल ही में खबरों में रहा ‘समर’ क्या है ?
(a) उष्णकटिबंधीय चक्रवात
(b) सपु र कंप्यटू र
(c) वायु रक्षा मिसाइल सिस्टम
(d) परमाणु पनडुब्बी
Ans: c
Solution
SAMAR Air Defence Missile System
 ● The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully test fired the
'SAMAR' air defence missile system recently.
● SAMAR is a Surface to Air Missile for Assured Retaliation
short-range air-defence system.
● The system is credited with a maximum range of 10–12 km and
is used against low-flying aerial targets.
● It can engage aerial threats with missiles operating at a speed
range of 2 to 2.5 Mach.
● The system features a twin-turret launch platform capable of
launching two missiles in single and salvo modes, depending on
the threat scenario.

Q15. By which of the following companies has the Artificial

Intelligence model ‘Gemini’ been launched?
(a) Microsoft
(b) Google
(c) Meta
(d) Twitter

निम्नलिखित में से किस कंपनी के द्वारा आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस मॉडल ‘जेमिनी’

लॉन्च किया गया है ?
(a) माइक्रोसॉफ्ट
(b) गगू ल
(c) मेटा
(d) ट्विटर
Ans: b
Solution
● American search engine company Google has launched the
Artificial Intelligence model 'Gemini'.
● This model has been created as a competition to Open AI
‘ChatGPT’ and Meta’s ‘Llama-2’.
 ● It is designed for use in data centers and enterprise
applications.
● At present, Gemini has been integrated with chatbot ‘Bard’ and
made available in English language in 170 countries including
India.

Q16. Consider the following statements in the context of COP-28 of

the United Nations Climate Change Conference:
1. This session has been organized in Warsaw, Poland.
2. During this conference, the agreement regarding operation of
'Loss and Damage Fund' was approved.
Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1, nor 2

संयक्
ु त राष्ट्र जलवायु परिवर्तन सम्मेलन के काॅप-28 के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों
पर विचार कीजिए-
1. इस सत्र का आयोजन पोलैंड के वारसा में आयोजित किया गया है ।
2. इस सम्मेलन के दौरान ‘हानि एवं क्षति कोष’ के संचालन संबध ं ी समझौते को
मंजरू ी प्रदान की गई।
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है ?
(a) केवल 1
(b) केवल 2
(c) 1 और 2
(d) न तो 1, नहीं 2
Ans:b
Solution
 ● Recently, the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
● COP28, member countries reached an agreement to
operationalize the Loss and Damage (L&D) fund aimed at
compensating countries grappling with climate change
impacts.

Q17. During which of the following conferences the ‘Green Rising

Initiative’ was launched?
(a) COP-28 of the United Nations Climate Change Conference
(b) COP-29 of the United Nations Climate Change Conference
(c) COP-15 of the United Nations Biodiversity Convention
(d) During the climate dialogue held in Bonn

निम्नलिखित में से किस सम्मेलन के दौरान ‘ग्रीन राइजिंग पहल’ का शभ

ु ारं भ किया
गया?
(a) संयक् ु त राष्ट्र जलवायु परिवर्तन सम्मेलन का काॅप-28
(b) संयक्ु त राष्ट्र जलवायु परिवर्तन सम्मेलन का काॅप-29
(c) संयक्
ु त राष्ट्र जैव विविधता सम्मेलन का काॅप-15
(d) बाॅन में आयोजित जलवायु संवाद के दौरान
Ans: a
Solution
● The ‘Green Rising initiative’ was launched during the COP-28
held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 8 December 2023.
● Its aim is to encourage youth around the world to participate
in various green initiatives and adapt themselves to the impact
of climate change.
 ● Another objective of this initiative is to shift policy makers
towards a youth-centric perspective and encourage
organizations to contribute their resources and expertise.

Q18. According to a report published by the National Crime Records

Bureau in the year 2023, which has been declared the safest city of
India?
(a) Pune
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Chennai
(d) Kolkata

वर्ष 2023 में राष्ट्रीय अपराध रिकार्ड ब्यरू ो द्वारा प्रकाशित एक रिपोर्ट के अनस
ु ार किसे
भारत का सबसे सरु क्षित शहर घोषित किया गया है ?
(a) पण ु े
(b) है दराबाद
(c) चेन्नई
(d) कोलकाता
Ans: d
Solution
● According to a report published by the National Crime Records
Bureau in the year 2023, Kolkata has been declared the safest
city in India for the third consecutive year.
● According to this report, Kolkata has recorded the lowest
number of cases of cognizable crime per lakh population
among the metropolitan cities.
● After this comes Pune and Hyderabad respectively.
● Cognizant crimes are crimes for which cases are registered
under sections of the Indian Penal Code and special local laws.
Q19. Consider the following statements in the context of Climate
Change Performance Index 2024-
1. This index has been jointly published by the United Nations
Environment Program and the World Economic Forum.
2. India has been placed at fifth position in this index.
Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1, nor 2

जलवायु परिवर्तन प्रदर्शन सच ू कांक 2024 के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार
कीजिए-
1. इस सच ू कांक को संयक्ु त राष्ट्र पर्यावरण कार्यक्रम एवं विश्व आर्थिक मंच द्वारा
संयक्
ु त रूप से प्रकाशित किया गया है ।
2. इस सच ू कांक में भारत को पांचवें स्थान पर रखा गया है ।
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है ?
(a) केवल 1
(b) केवल 2
(c) 1 और 2
(d) न तो 1, नहीं 2
Ans:d
Solution
● The Climate Change Performance Index 2024 is jointly
published by German Watch, the New Climate Institute and
Climate Action Network International.
● This index is published to highlight the significant role and
contribution of countries in the ongoing global efforts aimed at
reducing climate change.
● No country has been found suitable for the first three places in
this index.
 ● Denmark has been awarded fourth position.
● India has been given seventh rank in this index.

Q20. Who among the following is the first Indian woman officer to
command a naval warship?
(a) Disha Naik
(b) Fatima Wasim
(c) Prerna Devsthali
(d) Manisha Padhi

निम्नलिखित में से कौन नौसेना यद्

ु धपोत की कमान संभालने वाली प्रथम भारतीय
महिला अधिकारी है ?
(a) दिशा नाइक
(b) फातिमा वसीम
(c) प्रेरणा दे वस्थली
(d) मनीषा पाढ़ी
Ans: c
Solution
● Disha Naik has become India's first certified woman firefighter
to operate a crash fire tender.
● Captain Fatima Wasim is the first Indian woman to be
deployed at the Siachen operational post.
● Prerna Devasthali is the first Indian woman to command a
naval warship.
● Manisha Padhi is the first woman Indian Armed Forces officer
to be given the post of Assistant to any Governor in the
country. Has been appointed as D. Camp (ADC). An ADC is a
personal assistant or secretary to a person of high rank,
including a head of state.
Q21. Who among the following has been awarded Singapore's
prestigious art award 'Cultural Medallion'?
(a) Meera Chand
(b) Pushpa Bharti
(c) Javed Akhtar
(d) Savita Ladez
निम्नलिखित में से किन्हे सिंगापरु का प्रतिष्ठित कला सम्मान ‘कल्चरल मेडलियन’ से
सम्मानित किया गया है ?
(a) मीरा चंद
(b) पष्ु पा भारती
(c) जावेद अख्तर
(d) सविता लाडेज
Ans: a
Solution
● Indian-origin writer Meerachand has been honored with
Singapore's prestigious art award 'Cultural Medallion'.
● India's famous writer Pushpa Bharti has been announced to be
given the 33rd Vyas Samman for 2023 for her memoir
“Memories, Memories and Memories”.
● Javed Akhtar has been announced to be honored with the
Padmapani Livetime Achievement Award.
● Mumbai-based Professor Savita Ladage has been declared the
winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry's Nyholm Prize for her
contributions to the field of chemistry.

Q22. Recently Indian mountaineer Sheikh Hasan Khan has climbed

Mount Vinson. This is the highest peak of which continent?
(a) Arctic
(b) Antarctica
(c) North America
(d) Europe

हाल ही में भारतीय पर्वतारोही शेख हसन खान ने माउं ट विंसन पर चढ़ाई की है । यह किस
महाद्वीप की सबसे ऊंची चोटी है ?
(a) आर्क टिक
(b) अंटार्क टिका
(c) उत्तरी अमेरिका
(d) यरू ोप
Ans: b
Solution
● Indian mountaineer Sheikh Hasan Khan has climbed Mount
Vinson.
● Mount Vinson is the highest peak on the continent of
Antarctica. It is located on Ellsworth Mountain located in the
continent of Antarctica.
● Mount Everest of Asia; Mount Kilimanjaro of Africa; Mount
Elbrus is the highest peak of Europe and Mount McKinley is the
highest peak of North America.

Q23. Who is the author of the book ‘Welcome to Paradise’?

(a) Raghuram Rajan
(b) Madhav Godbole
(c) Huma Qureshi
(d) Twinkle Khanna
‘वेलकम टू पैराडाइस’ नामक पस्
ु तक के लेखक कौन है ?
(a) रघरु ाम राजन
(b) माधव गोडबोले
(c) हुमा कुरै शी
(d) ट्विंकल खन्ना
Ans: d
Solution

Q24. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

(a) World Soil Day 5 December
(b) International Human Rights Day 10 December
(c) National Energy Conservation Day 14 December
(d) National Mathematics Day 24 December

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा यग्ु म सही सम

ु ेलित नहीं है ?
(a) विश्व मद ृ ा दिवस 5 दिसंबर
(b) अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मानवाधिकार दिवस 10 दिसंबर
(c) राष्ट्रीय ऊर्जा संरक्षण दिवस 14 दिसंबर
(d) राष्ट्रीय गणित दिवस 24 दिसंबर
Ans: d
Solution
● World Soil Day is celebrated every year on 5 December.
● International Human Rights Day is celebrated on 10 December.
● National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated on 14
December.
● National Mathematics Day is celebrated on 22 December.
● National Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on 24th December.
Q25. Consider the following statements in the context of Major
Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023?
1. This award for the year 2023 has been given to Sharat Kamal
Achanta.
2. This award is given to any player for his brilliant and excellent
performance in the field of sports in the last four years.
Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1, nor 2

मेजर ध्यानचंद खेल रत्न परु स्कार 2023 के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार
कीजिए?
1. वर्ष 2023 के लिए यह परु स्कार शरत कमल अचंता को प्रदान किया गया है ।
2. किसी भी खिलाड़ी को यह परु स्कार उसके द्वारा पिछले चार वर्षो की अवधि में खेल
के क्षेत्र में शानदार एवं उत्कृष्ट प्रदर्शन के लिए दिया जाता है ।
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है ?
(a) केवल 1
(b) केवल 2
(c) 1 और 2
(d) न तो 1, नहीं 2
Ans: b
Solution
● Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for the year 2023 has
been given jointly to Chirag Shetty and Ranki Reddy Satwik
Sairaj.
● Sharat Kamal Achanta has been awarded the Major Dhyan
Chand Khel Ratna Award for the year 2022.
● This is the country's highest Khel Ratna award.
 ● This award is given to any player for his brilliant and excellent
performance in the field of sports in the last four years.

Q26. Consider the following statements with reference to

Yadagirigutta Temple in the recent news:
1. This temple is located in Vijayawada district of Andhra
Pradesh.
2. This temple has recently been awarded the International Green
Apple Award for its excellent religious structure.
Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1, nor 2

हाल ही में खबरों में यादागिरिगट्ु टा मंदिर के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार
कीजिए-
1. यह मंदिर आंध्र प्रदे श के विजयवाड़ा जिले में स्थित है ।
2. उत्कृष्ट धार्मिक संरचना के लिए इस मंदिर को हाल ही में अंतरराष्ट्रीय ग्रीन एप्पल
अवार्ड प्रदान किया गया है ।
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है ?
(a) केवल 1
(b) केवल 2
(c) 1 और 2
(d) न तो 1, नहीं 2
Ans: b
Solution
● Yadagirigutta Temple is located in Nalgonda district of
Telangana.
 ● This temple is dedicated to Narasimha Dev, an incarnation of
Lord Vishnu.
● The origin of this temple is described in Skanda Purana.
● This temple has recently been awarded the International Green
Apple Award for its excellent religious structure.

Q27. Which of the following conventions provides the legal basis for
political relations?
(a) Washington Convention
(b) Paris Convention
(c) Montreal Convention
(d) Vienna Convention

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कन्वें शन राजनीतिक संबध

ं ऑन के लिए कानन
ू ी आधार
प्रदान करता हैं?
(a) वाशिग ं टन कन्वें शन
(b) पेरिस कन्वें शन
(c) मॉन्ट्रियल कन्वें शन
(d) वियना कन्वें शन
Ans: d
Solution
● Recently, relations between India and Canada have declined
after the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar
in Canada.
● The Vienna Convention has also been under discussion in this
context.
● The Vienna Convention provides the legal basis for the
privileges and diplomatic immunities of political missions.
● This convention was signed in 1961 and came into force in 1964.
● India is a signatory country to this convention.
 ● Under this convention itself, a provision has been made to
recall the diplomatic mission due to various reasons.

Q28. Consider the following statements with reference to Panthi

dance:
1. This dance form is popular in Chhattisgarh, which is performed
by the Satnami community.
2. The song sung during this dance is based on spirituality.
Which of the above statements is correct?
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1, nor 2

पंथी नत्ृ य के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:

1. यह नत्ृ य रूप से छत्तीसगढ़ में प्रचलित है , जिसे सतनामी समद
ु ाय के द्वारा किया
जाता है ।
2. इस नत्ृ य के दौरान गाया जाने वाला गीत आध्यात्मिकता पर आधारित है ।
उपर्युक्त में से कौन सा कथन सही है ?
(a) केवल 1
(b) केवल 2
(c) 1 और 2
(d) न तो 1, नहीं 2
Ans: c
● This dance form is popular in Chhattisgarh, which is performed
by the Satnami community.
● The Satnami community originated in the 17th century,
founded by Guru Ghasidas. Ghasidas was a social reformer
who tried to challenge the prevailing caste system and social
injustice of his time.
 ● This dance is performed by male dancers.
● During this dance, more flexibility of the body and physical
ability is required, because there are some postures in this
dance which are quite challenging for the dancer.
● The song sung during this dance is based on spirituality.

Q29. Lithium reserves have been found in Jammu and Kashmir in

February 2023. Consider the following statements with reference to
Lithium-
1. It is a Non-ferrous rare metal.
2. It is the Heaviest solid metal and is also called ‘Green gold’.
3. Lithium is one of the key components of rechargeable batteries
for laptops, digital cameras and electric vehicles.
Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1,2 and 3

फरवरी 2023 में जम्मू और कश्मीर में लिथियम के भंडार पाए गए हैं। लिथियम के संदर्भ
में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें -
1. यह एक अलौह दर्लु भ धातु है ।
2. यह सबसे भारी ठोस धातु है और इसे 'हरा सोना' भी कहा जाता है ।
3. लिथियम लैपटॉप, डिजिटल कैमरे और इलेक्ट्रिक वाहनों के लिए रिचार्जेबल बैटरी
के प्रमख
ु घटकों में से एक है ।
निम्नलिखित कथनों में से कौन सही है ?
(a) 1 और 2
(b) 2 और 3
(c) 1 और 3
(d) 1,2 और 3
Ans: c
Solution:
● Recently, for the first time in the country, lithium reserves have
been found in the Reasi district of Jammu division.
● This is the first lithium deposit found in the country.
● Lithium is a non-ferrous and rare metal and is in high demand
in the world for electric batteries.
● This is called white gold. It is also the lightest solid metal.
● Lithium is one of the key components of rechargeable batteries
for mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras and electric
vehicles.

30. Which of the following has been given the status of the world's
first 'Living Heritage University' by UNESCO?
(a) Nalanda University
(b) Vikramshila University
(c) Madras University
(d) Visva Bharati University

निम्नलिखित में से किसे यन ू ेस्को द्वारा विश्व का पहला ‘लिविंग हे रिटे ज यनि
ू वर्सिटी’ का
दर्जा दिया है ?
(a) नालंदा विश्वविद्यालय
(b) विक्रमशिला विश्वविद्यालय
(c) मद्रास विश्वविद्यालय
(d) विश्व भारती विश्वविद्यालय
Ans: d
Solution
Solution:
● In February 2023, UNESCO announced the status of the world's
first 'Living Heritage University' to Visva Bharati University.
 ● It is located in Santiniketan, West Bengal, India.
● It was established in the year 1921 by Rabindra Nath Tagore.
● After independence, it was given the status of a Central
University by a Central Act in 1951.

Q31. With reference to Toto language which was in news recently,

consider the following statements-
This language is mainly spoken in Bhutan and West Bengal.
This language has no script of its own and belongs to the
Sino-Tibetan family.
Which of the above statements is correct?
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1, nor 2

हाल ही में खबरों में रहा टोटो भाषा के संदर्भ में , निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए-
1. यह भाषा मख् ु य रूप से भट
ू ान एवं पश्चिम बंगाल में बोली जाती है ।
2. इस भाषा की अपनी कोई लिपि नहीं है तथा यह भाषा चीनी-तिब्बती परिवार से
संबधि
ं त है ।
उपर्युक्त में से कौन सा कथन सही है ?
(a) केवल 1
(b) केवल 2
(c) 1 और 2
(d) न तो 1, नहीं 2
Ans: c
Solution
● Toto language is mainly spoken in Bhutan and West Bengal.
● This language has no script of its own and belongs to the
Sino-Tibetan family.
 ● Recently Dhaniram Toto has been honored with ‘Padma Shri’
for his contribution to Toto language and alphabet.

Q32. Consider the following statements with reference to Dadasaheb

Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award:
Actress Waheeda Rehman has been awarded the 53rd Dadasaheb
Phalke Award.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award given in the field
of cinema, which was started in 1969.
Which of the above statements is correct?
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1, nor 2

दादा साहब फाल्के लाइफटाइम अचीवमें ट अवार्ड के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर
विचार कीजिए-
1. अभिनेत्री वहीदा रहमान को 53वां दादा साहब फाल्के परु स्कार प्रदान किया गया है ।
2. दादा साहब फाल्के परु स्कार सिनेमा के क्षेत्र में दिया जाने वाला भारत का सर्वोच्च
परु स्कार है जिसकी शरु
ु आत 1969 में की गई थी।
उपर्युक्त में से कौन सा कथन सही है ?
(a) केवल 1
(b) केवल 2
(c) 1 और 2
(d) न तो 1, नहीं 2
Ans: c
Solution
● Actress Waheeda Rehman has been awarded the 53rd
Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
● Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award given in the
field of cinema, which was started in 1969.
 ● This award is given in honor of the father of Indian cinema,
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (Dadasaheb Phalke), who made the
first Indian feature film 'Raja Harishchandra' in the year 1913.
● This award was first given to Devika Rani Roerich.

Q33. Who among the following has been awarded the ‘Order of
Australia’?
(a) Shri Radhakrishna Rao
(b) Alia Mir
(c) Bangabandhu Mujibur Rahman
(d) Ratan Tata
निम्नलिखित में से किसे 'ऑर्डर ऑफ ऑस्ट्रे लिया' से सम्मानित किया गया है ?
(a) श्री राधाकृष्ण राव
(b) आलिया मीर
(c) बंगबंधु मजु ीबरु रहमान
(d) रतन टाटा
Ans:d
Solution:
● In April 2023, Indian-origin American mathematician Shri
Radhakrishna Rao has been awarded the 'International
Statistics Prize' for the year 2023. This award is also considered
the Nobel Prize in the field of statistics, which was established
in 2016.
● Jammu and Kashmir's environmental activist Alia Mir has been
awarded the Wildlife Conservation Award 2023. She has also
become the first woman from Jammu and Kashmir to receive
this award.
● In March 2023, the Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature
(FOSWAL) has conferred the ‘FOSWAL Literary Award’ on
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The objective of this
award is to promote peace and understanding through
 literature, cultural exchange and dialogue among the people of
the SAARC region. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the founder
and first President of Bangladesh and is also called the Father
of Bangladesh.
● Ratan Tata, chairman of Tata Sons, has been awarded the
Order of Australia (AO), Australia's highest honour. Ratan Tata,
85, played a major role in the India-Australia Economic
Cooperation and Trade Agreement in 2022.

Q34. Consider the following statements:

1. The total number of national parties in India became 9.
2. Recently the Election Commission of India has given the status
of national party to Aam Aadmi Party.
Select the wrong answer using the code mentioned below:
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d) none of these
निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें :
1. भारत में राष्ट्रीय दलों की कुल संख्या 9 हो गई।
2. हाल ही में भारत निर्वाचन आयोग ने आम आदमी पार्टी को राष्ट्रीय पार्टी का दर्जा
दिया है
नीचे उल्लिखित कोड का उपयोग करके गलत उत्तर चन ु ें:
(a) केवल 1
(b) केवल 2
(c) 1 और 2
(d) इनमें से कोई नहीं
Ans: a
Solution:
● At present the total number of national parties in India has
come down from 8 to 6.
 ● Recently, the Election Commission of India has granted
national party status to Aam Aadmi Party, while withdrawing
national party status from Trinamool Congress, Communist
Party of India and Nationalist Congress Party.
● Now BJP, Congress, Marxist Communist Party, Bahujan Samaj
Party, National People's Party and Aam Aadmi Party are
national parties.
● The National People's Party is the only party in Northeast India
which has been given the status of a national party.
● Major Criteria for Determination of National Party
➔ If a party gets the status of a regional party in 4
states, then it gets the status of a national party.
➔ If a party wins 2 percent of the Lok Sabha seats by
combining 3 states, then it gets the status of a national
party.
➔ If a party gets 6% votes in 4 states in addition to 4 Lok
Sabha seats in Lok Sabha elections or assembly
elections, then it is considered as a national party.
➔ If any party fulfills any one of these three conditions, then
it gets the status of a national party.

Q35. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the World's longest

railway platform-
(a) Sitamarhi, Bihar
(b) Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
(c) Mana, Uttarakhand
(d) Hubli, Karnataka
प्रधानमंत्री नरें द्र मोदी ने दनि
ु या के सबसे लंबे रे लवे प्लेटफॉर्म का उद्घाटन किया-
(a) सीतामढ़ी, बिहार
(b) चें गलपट्टु, तमिलनाडु
(c) माणा, उत्तराखंड
(d) हुबली, कर्नाटक
Ans: d
Solution:
● The tallest statue (251 feet) of Mata Sita has been built in
Sitamarhi, Bihar.
● India's first hybrid rocket was launched under the Dr. APJ
Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission 2023 at
Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu in February 2023.
● Mana' village of Chamoli district of Uttarakhand has been
recognized as the 'First Village' of India. This recognition has
been granted by the Border Roads Organisation. Mana village
(height 3219 m above sea level) is situated near the Indo-China
border in Uttarakhand.
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the World's longest
railway platform and the country's first green Indian Institute
of Technology in Hubli, Karnataka on March 12, 2023. The
length of this railway platform being built in Hubli will be 1507
meters. Before Hubli, Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh was the
largest railway platform in the country whose length was 1366
meters.