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Q1. The Indian Army has handed over first- The broad categories: Focus on Women and
ever 3D printed houses for soldiers at which Marginalized section of community; Localised
city? Models; Sustainability; Cost Effective
(a) Leh (b) Ahmedabad solutions; Multi sectoral ideas and solutions
(c) Jaisalmer (d) Tawang Top 5 ideas will be rewarded with Rs. 2 Lakh
Ans: b eachAs per Railway Minister Ashwini
Vaishnaw, India will most likely get its first-ever
Explanation: Indian Army inaugurated first-
indigenous Hydrogen trains by December
ever two-storey 3-D printed dwelling unit at
2023.
Ahmedabad Cantt.
The dwelling unit has been constructed by the
Q4. In which state of India did the first IVF unit
Military Engineering Services (MES) in
for animals start?
collaboration with MiCoB Pvt. Ltd.
(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Bihar
incorporating the latest 3D Rapid Construction
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Gujarat
Technology.
Ans: d
The disaster-resilient structures comply with
Zone-3 earthquake specifications and green Explanation: India got its first In vitro
building norms. fertilization (IVF) mobile unit for animals in
Gujarat's Amreli.
Q2. Which state commenced India’s first The mobile IVF lab was inaugurated by union
Nilgiri Tahr project? minister Purushottam Rupala.
(a) Kerala (b) Tamil Nadu The IVF mobile van was "dedicated in a joint
(c) Odisha (d) Karnataka venture of the Government of India and Amar
Ans: b Dairy."

Explanation: The "Nilgiri Tahr Project," a

Q5. Cristiano Ronaldo has recently joined
pioneering effort in India aimed at stabilising
which club?
the population of the state animal and
(a) Al Nassr (b) Manchester United
restoring its natural environment, has been
(c) Juventus (d) Al- Shabab
declared by the Tamil Nadu government.
Ans: a
The "Nilgiri Tahr Project" is a five-year initiative
with a $25.14 million budget. Explanation: Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of
Portugal, has signed a two-and-a-half-year
Q3. Which Union Ministry launched the contract with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, a month
‘Prajjwala Challenge’? after the 37-year-old forward's deal with
(a) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Premier League club Manchester United
(b) Ministry of Rural Development expired and he became a free agent
(c) Ministry of Home Affairs
(d) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Q6. Who took oath as the 39th President of
Welfare Brazil?
Ans: b (a) Geraldo Alckmin (b) Lula da Silva
Ministry of Rural Development launched (c) Josh Sera (d) Jair Bolsonaro
Prajjwala Challenge Ans: b
Has been launched under the Deendayal Explanation: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sworn in
Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods as 39th president of Brazil
Mission He is the first Brazilian president to have been
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Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world Natak Akademi for her contribution to the folk
area wise after Russia, Canada, China, and the music of Bihar for 2021.
United States.
It covers almost half of the South American Q10. Which nation recently adopted Euro as
Continent. its currency?
60% of the Amazon rainforest which is (a) Croatia (b) Armenia
considered the lung of the earth lies in Brazil. (c) Belarus (d) Denmark
• Capital: Brasilia Ans: a
• Currency: Brazilian Real Explanation: Croatia has adopted the euro as
its currency with effect from 1 January 2023
Q7. How many people will be awarded the and become the 20th member of the
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards this year? eurozone.
(a) 12 (c) 27 • Croatia entered the EU in 2013.
(b) 20 (d) 25 • It becomes 27th country to join Schengen
Ans: c area.
Explanation: The 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas • Schengen Area: comprises 27 European
countries that have abolished all
Convention will be held in Indore, Madhya
passports and border control at their
Pradesh.
respective mutual borders
Theme: “Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India’s • Eurozone: It is officially called the euro
Progress in Amrit Kaal”. area.
Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali and • Croatia located in Balkan Peninsula.
renowned Canadian scientist Dr Vaikuntam • Capital: Zagreb
Iyer Lakshmanan are among 27 recipients • Currency: Euro

Q8. In which city does PM Modi inaugurate Q11. Who has won India’s first-ever silver
the 108th Indian Science Congress? medal in the FIDE World Blitz Chess
(a) Nagpur (b) Ahmedabad Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan?
(c) Patna (d) Lucknow (a) Vaishali Rameshbabu
Ans: a (b) Koneru Humpy
Explanation: Theme 2023: Science and (c) Harika Dronavalli
Technology for Sustainable Development with (d) Tania Sachdev
Women Empowerment organised at Ans: b
Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur Explanation: In the women's section of the
University. The first session of the Congress FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship held in
was held in 1914 Almaty, Kazakhstan.
• Koneru Humpy had won the World Rapid
Q9. Who has been appointed as the state icon Chess Championship 2019.
for Bihar by the Election Commission of India? • The men’s section was won by Magnus
Carlsen.
(a) Shatrughan Sinha
• He became the first player in chess history
(b) Manoj Vajpayee
to hold the Classical chess world
(c) Maithili Thakur
championship, Rapid world
(d) Pawan Singh championship and the Blitz world
Ans: c Championship at the same time
Explanation: She will create awareness among
the voters for their participation in the Q12. The government of India has launched
electoral process. the ‘SMART’ programme to boost R&D in
She was recently selected for the Ustad Ayurveda. What does the S stand for in
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(a) Smart (b) Science
(c) Scope (d) System
Ans: c
Explanation: The National Commission for
Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic
Sciences (CCRAS) have launched ‘SMART’
program.
• 'SMART' refers to ‘Scope for Mainstreaming
Ayurveda Research in Teaching
Professionals’.
• Aim: To boost scientific research in priority
healthcare research areas through
Ayurveda colleges and hospitals.
• The program was launched by Vaidya Jayant
Deopujari (Chairman, NCISM) and Prof.
Rabinarayan Acharya (DG, CCRAS).
Q13. According to the Coffee Board of India,
the total export of coffee from India rose by
how much percent to 4 lakh tonnes in 2022?
(a) 1.50 % (c) 2.66 %
(b) 1.66 % (d) 3.50 %
Ans: b
Explanation: Coffee Board of India mainly due
to the increase in instant coffee exports and re-
exports.
The total export in 2021 was at 3.93 lakh
tonnes.
Italy, Germany and Russia are the major export
destinations for the Indian coffee. India
exports both Robusta and Arabica varieties of
coffee and also instant coffee.
Coffee Board of India - head office at Bangalore
(1942).
Q14. R Krishnakumar passed away recently at
the age of 84. He was the former director of
which company?
(a) Adani Group
(b) Tata Sons
(c) Reliance Industries Limited
(d) Infosys Technologies
Ans: b
Explanation: R.K. Krishnakumar, a longtime
employee of the Tata Group and a trusted
advisor to Ratan Tata, fell away on Sunday
from a heart arrest in Mumbai. He was 84. He
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served as a director for Tata Sons, the Tata
Group's holding company.
Q15. For which mission did Odisha win the
UN-Habitat's World Habitat Awards 2023?
(a) Kaliya mission
(b) Biju Swastya Kalyan Yojana
(c) Amnesty scheme
(d) Jaga Mission
Ans: d
Explanation: Odisha government’s slum
improvement and land titling programme,
JAGA Mission has won the UN-Habitat’s World
Habitat Awards 2023. This year it was awarded
the bronze medal.
This is the second time after 2019 that the
programme has received the UN-Habitat’s
World Habitat Award.
This award is given by World Habitat, a United
Kingdom -based organization, in partnership
with United Nation (UN)-Habitat, every year, in
recognition of innovative, outstanding, and
revolutionary ideas, projects, and programmes
from across the world.
Q16. Which country inaugurated the Pokhara
Regional International Airport (PRIA), with
the support of China?
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Bhutan
(c) Nepal
(d) Bangladesh
Ans: c
Explanation: Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa
Kamal Dahal Prachand inaugurated the
country’s third international airport in Pokhara
built with Chinese assistance.
The Pokhara Regional International Airport
(PRIA), a flagship project of Nepal-China Belt
and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation, was
constructed with Chinese loan assistance.
Q17. Which state hosted the ‘National Scout
and Guide Jamboree’?
(a) Karnataka (c) Tamil Nadu
(b) Rajasthan (d) Gujarat
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Explanation: The Boy Scout movement was
started by Major General Baden Powell of the
British Army in 1907. The girl’s guide’s
movement was started by Major General
Powel sister’s Agnes Baden Powell in 1910
Bharat Scouts and Guides Movement
After Independence the Bharat Scouts and
Guides was set up in 1950 as a registered
society under Societies Registrations Act 1860.
It is a totally voluntary, non-political and
secular organisation. The purpose of the
Movement is to contribute to the development
of young people in achieving their full physical,
intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual
potentials as individuals, as responsible
citizens and as members of the local, national
and international communities.
Q18. In which did Chief Minister's Residential
Land Rights Scheme start?
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Haryana
(d) Punjab
Ans: a
Explanation: Mukhyamantri Bhumi Adhikar
Yojna launched from Bakpura Panchayat of
Tikamgarh district on 4 January 2023.
The scheme will be launched in the entire
state.
Each beneficiary family will be given a plot of
about 600 square feet for construction of
houses under various schemes including
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
Q19. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who is a recipient
of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, is the
President of which country?
(a) Israel (b) Guyana
(c) Ukraine (d) UAE
Ans: b
Explanation: One of the 21 recipients of the
17th Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Prize is
President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the ninth
President of Guyana (PBSA).
He will also attend the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Conference, which will be held in Indore this
time.
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There are 21 honours, including DSB Group
CEO Piyush Gupta and US-based businessman
Darshan Singh Dhaliwal.
Q20. Which company has topped profit-
making public-sector enterprises in 2021-22?
(a) BPCL (b) HPCL
(c) BHEL (d) ONGC
Ans: d
Explanation: According to the government of
India’s Public Enterprise survey 2021-22, ONGC
was the top profit making central public sector
enterprises (CPSE) in 2021-22.
• After ONGC the other most profit making
CPSE were Indian Oil Corporation, Power
Grid, NTPC and SAIL.
• The net profit of operating public sector
enterprises jumped 50.87 per cent to Rs 2.49
lakh crore during 2021-22. It was Rs 1.65 lakh
crore in 2020-21.
• Major loss-making CPSEs were Bharat
Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), Mahanagar
Telecom Nigam Ltd (MTNL), Air India Assets
Holding Ltd, and Eastern Coalfields Ltd.
Q21. __________ becomes the first country in
Asia and second in the world to launch
Hydrogen powered Train.
(a) Pakistan (b) India
(c) China (d) Bangladesh
Ans: c
Explanation: Germany was the first country to
introduce hydrogen powered trains in
September 2022.
Chinese company CRRC Corporations ltd built a
train that has a top speed of 160 KM per hour
and can run without refuelling for 600 Km.
Hydrogen powered Trains
• Hydrogen is considered to be the green fuel
of the future.
• The hydrogen fuel cell uses hydrogen and
air to generate electricity. The combination
of air and hydrogen will produce water as a
by-product which is released by the Train.
• India is committed to achieve zero net
carbon emission by 2070.
• Hydrogen Train in India
• As per Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw,
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indigenous Hydrogen trains by December Explanation: Assam CM, has selected 21

2023. personalities for the Assam State Civilian
Awards 2022.
Q22. How many monuments out of 3,693 The State’s highest civilian award, ‘Assam
centrally protected monuments of India have Baibhav’ to Dr. Tapan Saikia for his
gone missing, as per the report of the Ministry contributions in the field of cancer care.
of Culture? Assam Saurav (Assam second highest civilian
(a) 20 (c) 80 award) was conferred to Krishna Roy;
(b) 50 (d) 100 Gilbertson Sangma; Nayanmoni Saikia; Dr.
Ans: b Binoi Kumar Saikia and Dr. Shashidhar Phukan
Explanation: According to the Ministry of (5).
Culture report titled ‘Issues relating to Asom Gaurav (third highest civilian award) will
Untraceable Monuments and Protection of be conferred to 15 people.
Monuments in India’ submit to the The Assam State Civilian Award is conferred in
Parliamentary Standing Committee, 50 of 3 categories- Assam Vaibhav, Assam Saurav
India’s 3,693 centrally protected monuments and Assam Gaurav. Ratan Tata was given
have gone missing. Assam Vaibhav for 2021.
The rapid urbanisation has engulfed 14
monuments. Q25. Ministry of Jal Shakti organized “1st All
As many as 12 monuments have been India Annual State Ministers Conference on
submerged by the constructions of reservoirs Water’’ with the theme “Water Vision@2047”
and dams, while 24 have gone missing. in which city?
Only 248 monuments are protected by security (a) Chennai (b) Lucknow
guards (c) Itanagar (d) Bhopal
Ans: d
Q23. Which city police has won the ‘Best Explanation: To address the "Water
Police Unit’ award for 2021? Vision@2047," the Ministry of Jal Shakti will
(a) Nagpur Police host the "1st All India Annual State Ministers
(b) Delhi Police Conference on Water" on January 5–6, 2023, in
(c) Bhubaneswar Police Bhopal.
(d) Ahmedabad Police
Ans: a Q26. In which city does Union Minister Dr.
Explanation: Maharashtra's Jalna District Jitendra Singh inaugurate National Genome
Police and Nagpur City Police won the state's Editing & Training Centre?
Best Police Unit Awards for 2021 in various (a) Punjab (b) Himachal Pradesh
categories for upholding law and order, (c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Sikkim
utilising contemporary technology, and Ans: a
advancing community policing and Explanation: Union Minister of State for
management. Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh
inaugurated “National Genome Editing and
Q24. Who has been conferred with Assam Training Centre (NGETC)” at National Agri-food
State’s highest civilian award ‘Assam Baibhav’ Biotechnology Institute (NABI) Mohali in
for his contribution in cancer treatment? Punjab. He also inaugurated the 4-day
(a) Dr. V. G. Somani International Conference on Food and
(b) Dr. S. Eswara Reddy Nutrition Security 2023.
(c) Dr. P.B.N. Prasad
(d) Dr. Tapan Saikia National Genome Editing and Training Centre
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The centre will help in improving crops in stop the expansionist thinking of a European
present climate scenarios and making them power.
more tolerant to changing environmental
conditions. It will also empower young Q29. India surpassed Japan in world ranking
researchers by providing them training and of automobile market. What is the rank of
guidance regarding its application in crops. India now?
(a) 1 (c) 3
What is Genome Editing? (b) 2 (d) 4
Genome editing, also known as gene editing, Ans: c
alters the deoxy-ribonucleic acid (DNA) of an Explanation: In a major development, India
organism. These technologies allow genetic has surpassed Japan in terms of auto sales last
material to be added, removed, or changed at year to become the third-largest auto market
particular locations in the genome. globally for the first time.
India’s total sales of new vehicles stood at
Q27. Which start-up built the ‘AzaadiSAT’ around 4.25 million units, based on preliminary
results, topping the 4.2 million sold in Japan.
satellite, which is made by 750 school girls?
Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker
(a) Dhruv Aerospace (b) Pixxel
China continued to lead the global auto
(c) Space Kidz India (d) Astra
market, while US remained second.
Ans: c
Explanation: On February 10, the SSLV D2
Q30. Which of the following state of India has
launch vehicle of ISRO lifts out from
begun the International Kite Festival 2023?
Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh's Satish Dhawan
(a) Maharashtra (b) Gujarat
Space Center. (ISRO attribution for photo) ISRO
(c) Rajasthan (d) Uttar Pradesh
spent months making modifications before
Ans: b
launching the SSLV D2 from Sriharikota today.
Explanation: In Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the
International Kite Festival 2023 got underway
Q28. Which state houses the world’s first
on January 8. Bhupendra Patel, the chief
Palm-leaf Manuscript Museum?
minister, opened the festival, which hasn't
(a) Karnataka (b) Kerala
been held in two years.
(c) Tamil Nadu (d) Odisha
Ans: b
Q31. What’s the name of the first Kashmiri
Explanation: The museum, which is the world’s
Jhanpith awardee who died recently?
first of its kind, contains 187 manuscripts and
(a) Qurratulain Hyder
other artefacts related to the former
(b) Kedarnath Singh
Travancore kingdom from 650 AD until the end
(c) Rehman Rahi
of the 19th century. The museum gives a
(d) Ali Sardar Jafri
glimpse of the administrative, socio-cultural
Ans: c
and economic aspects of the Kingdom of
Explanation: First Jnanpith recipient from
Travancore. Apart from manuscripts, the
Kashmir, Rehman Rahi, dies at age 98.
museum also has information about the
At his home in the Nowshera region of
famous Battle of Colachel, in which the heroic
Kashmir, renowned poet Professor Rehman
king Anijam Tirunal Marthanda Varma (1729-
Rahi—the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award
58) of Travancore defeated the Dutch East
from Kashmir—passed away early on Monday.
India Company. Dutch expansion in India was
The well-known poet was 98 years old when he
halted by the victory of the Raja of Travancore
passed away.
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Q32. Which Indian athlete has won the under-
15 British open squash title recently?
(a) Dipika Pallikal
(b) Krishna Mishra
(c) Advita Sharma
(d) Anahat Singh
Ans: d
Explanation: Anahat Singh, an up-and-coming
squash player from India, won the girls under-
15 division of the renowned British Junior
Open on Sunday.
The 14-year-old defeated Sohaila Hazem of
Egypt 3-1 in the championship match. She was
the youngest competitor from India at the
2014 Commonwealth Games.
Q33. Which Indian state has become the first
fully digital banking state?
(a) Kerala (b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Gujarat (d) Karnataka
Ans: a
Explanation: Kerala is also the only State in
India that has declared ‘the right to Internet’ as
a basic right of its citizens
The ambitious Kerala Fibre Optic Network
(KFON) project of the state government was
announced recently.
The K-FON will ensure internet facility to
everyone in the state either for a cheaper price
or for free-of-cost.
Q34. For many rupees, RBI will issue the
Sovereign Green Bonds?
(a) 20,000 crores (b) 16,000 crores
(c) 5,000 crores (d) 10,000 crores
Ans: b
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India said
that maiden Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs)
would be issued in two tranches of Rs 8,000
crore each on January 25 and February 9.
The central government is issuing these
sovereign green bonds as part of its total
market borrowing.
These bonds are being issued to promote
green infrastructure.
The Central Government had released the
framework of Sovereign Green Bond on
9 November 2022.
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Q35. Who among the following has been
appointed as the new Managing Director and
CEO of Paytm Payments Bank?
(a) Sachin Dixit (b) Trilok Sharma
(c) Vivek Arora (d) Surinder Chawla
Ans: d
Explanation: The RBI approves Surinder
Chawla's appointment as managing director
and CEO of Paytm Payments Bank.
The Reserve Bank of India has given our
associate Paytm Payments Bank permission to
name seasoned banker Mr. Surinder Chawla as
its new Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO).
Q36. 75th Army Day will be organized in
which city this year?
(a) Bhopal (b) Pune
(c) Bangalore (d) Ahmedabad
Ans: b
Explanation: On January 15, Bengaluru will
celebrate the 75th anniversary of Army Day.
The event is being run out of the national
capital for the first time this season.
Q37. In which state will PM Modi inaugurate
the 26th National Youth Festival on January
12, 2023?
(a) Karnataka (b) Gujarat
(c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Rajasthan
Ans: a
Explanation: Karnataka Chief Minister
Basavaraj Bommai released the logo and
mascot of the National Youth Festival to be
held in Hubballi-Dharwad twin cities from the
12th to 16th of January in Karnataka.
The event was inaugurated by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi on 12th January 2023.
The theme - Vikasit Yuva-Vikasit Bharat.
Q38. The famous footballer Gareth Frank Bale
who took retirement from football belongs to
which country?
(a) France (b) England
(c) Wales (d) Portugal
Ans: c
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Explanation: At the age of 33, Gareth Frank
Bale of Wales has declared his retirement from
the game of professional football.
It ends a career that saw Bale shine for
Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Real
Madrid, and LAFC while also solidifying his
place among the all-time greats in Welsh
football.
Q39. Dwaine Pretorius, who took retirement
from cricket recently belongs to which
country?
(a) Australia (b) South Africa
(c) New Zealand (d) England
Ans: b
Explanation: Dwaine Pretorius, an all-around
player for South Africa, made his immediate
retirement from international cricket known
on Monday.
The all-rounder had played in 60 matches for
the Proteas in all forms, with the shorter
format accounting for the majority of his
appearances.
In his 30 T20I, 27 ODI, and 3 Test appearances,
Pretorius scored 1895 runs and took 77
wickets.
Q40. Who is the composer of the Golden
Globe Award-winning song “Naatu Naatu”
from the movie RRR?
(a) Rahul Sipligunj (b) Chandrabose
(c) A.R. Rehman (d) MM Keeravani
Ans: d
Explanation: SS Rajamouli's "RRR" has won the
2023 Golden Globe Awards for the best
original song–motion picture for "Naatu
Naatu" track.
The movie was also nominated for the 'best
picture-non-English’.
This track was composed by veteran music
director, MM Keeravaani and sung by Kala
Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj.
Q41. Kumarakom and Beypore’, which were
selected under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0
Scheme, are located in which state?
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Kerala
(c) Rajasthan (d) Haryana
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Ans: b
Explanation: Kerala's Kottayam and Kozhikode
cities of Kumarakom and Beypore have been
chosen for development under the Swadesh
Darshan 2.0 Program.
The two locations are among 34 others from 19
states and Union Territories that were chosen
as part of the Ministry of Tourism's
programme.
As part of the Swadesh Darshan plan 1.0,
Kerala has a number of locations designated as
being part of the eco, spiritual, and rural
circuits.
Q42. Which institution launched a new
system to measure and grade hospital
performance under AB PM-JAY?
(a) NITI Aayog (b) NHA
(c) NSO (d) IMA
Ans: b
Explanation: Under the Ayushman Bharat
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, the
National Health Authority (NHA) is introducing
a new system to assess and grade hospital
performance (AB PM-JAY). The new
programme will introduce the idea of "value-
based care," where clinicians will be
compensated based on the calibre of the care
they offer and payment will be outcome-
based. For assisting the patients in getting
better, the providers will receive
compensation.
Q43. Who has become first women pilot to
run Sukhoi Fighter jet at veer guardian 2023 in
Japan?
(a) Avani Lekhara (b) Avani Chaturvedi
(c) Bhawna Kanth (d) Shivangi Singh
Ans: b
Explanation: The nation's first female fighter
pilot and Sukhoi-30MKI Squadron Leader Avni
Chaturvedi will now take part in the Indian
contingent that will appear in aerial wargames
with Japan.
Squadron Leader Chaturvedi will attend the
event there and will depart for Japan soon.
The Indian fighter squadron will be led by a
female air warrior for the first time ever.
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Q44. Where does India stand in the Henley
Passport Index for 2023?
(a) 80 (b) 81
(c) 84 (d) 85
Ans: d
Explanation: Japan retained top position as the
most favourable passport in the world - visa-
free entry to 193 global destinations.
Japan is at the top for the fifth year in a row.
Singapore and South Korea are joint second in
the ranking, followed by Germany and Spain.
Compared to last year India's position has
improved by two points. India is at 85th
position in the ranking.
An Indian passport holder can travel visa-free
to 59 countries, although in 2022 the number
was 60.
Q45. Who has been selected as the new Chief
Technologist of NASA?
(a) AC Charania
(b) Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
(c) Raja Chari
(d) Soumya Swaminathan
Ans: a
Explanation: At NASA's headquarters in
Washington, A.C. Charania, the organization's
new top technologist, advises Administrator
Bill Nelson on technology-related policies and
initiatives.
He will guide technological advancement.
Q46. Renowned sand artist Sudarshan
Patnaik has recently created the world’s
largest hockey sculpture on the banks of
which river in Odisha?
(a) Mahanadi River
(b) Brahmani River
(c) Baitarani River
(d) Subarnarekha River
Ans: a
Explanation: Sudarshan Patnaik, a renowned
sand artist, entered his enormous hockey stick
sculpture into the India World Records.
On January 10, Patnaik built a 105-foot-long
sand sculpture resembling a hockey stick on
the banks of the Mahanadi River in Cuttack.
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sculpture. 15 of his sand art institute's pupils
helped him create this sculpture.
Q47. Where is India’s First Centre of
Excellence in Online Gaming to be set up?
(a) Dehradun (b) Mumbai
(c) Surat (d) Shillong
Ans: d
Explanation: Digital India Startup Hub through
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) will
set up India’s first centre of excellence for
online gaming in Shillong by March
The Center of Excellence in Shillong is expected
to catalyse startups and entrepreneurs from
India's Northeast to build the next generation
online gaming ecosystem.
MeitY will also set up a state-of-the-art facility
under the National Institute of Electronics and
IT (NIELIT) in Shillong to impart training on
digital skills.
A 10-acre campus will soon be prepared for
this.
Q48. Who among the following was named as
the president of the COP28 climate
conference?
(a) Shoukry bemoans
(b) Sultan al-Jaber
(c) Alok Kumar Sharma
(d) Carolina Schmidt
Ans: b
Explanation: The United Arab Emirates will
host the 28th United Nations Climate Change
Conference (COP28), and Sultan Ahmed Al
Jaber has been appointed as its president
(UAE).
Dubai will host the COP28 conference from
November 30 to December 12, 2023.
The UAE's Minister of Industry and High
Technologies is presently Al Jaber (MOIAT). For
a number of years, he has been the Special
Envoy for Climate Change.
Moreover, he was the first CEO to be named
President of the COP. One of the biggest oil
firms in the world, Abu Dhabi National Oil
Company (ADNOC), is led by Sultan Al Jaber.
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Q49. Who is the author of the book titled
Braving a Viral Storm: India’s COVID-19
Vaccine Story?
(a) Aritra Banerjee and Suraj Sudhir
(b) Aashish Chandorkar and Suraj Sudhir
(c) Sanjeev Sanyal and Aashish Chandorkar
(d) Sanjeev Sanyal and Aritra Banerjee
Ans: b
Explanation: Health and Family Welfare
Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya has officially
launched the book titled Braving A Viral Storm:
India’s Covid-19 Vaccine Story.
It was co-authored by Aashish Chandorkar and
Suraj Sudhir.
This book has explained the growth of India as
a self-sufficient nation where all sections of
society contributed to fighting the pandemic.
Q50. India’s Fastest Payment App recently
launched which is built on the cutting-edge
technology of Web 3.0. What is the name of
this app?
(a) PayBharat (b) PayRup
(c) PayCash (d) PayDigital
Ans: b
Explanation: India's fastest payment app was
launched on Saturday. PayRup is built by
cutting-edge technology of web 3.0. It provides
advanced digital payment experience with
outstanding user experience.
Q51. In which city the 14th edition of the
World Spice Congress (WSC) will be held from
16-18 February 2023?
(a) Varanasi (b) New Delhi
(c) Bhubaneswar (d) Mumbai
Ans: d
Explanation: The 14th edition of the World
Spice Congress (WSC) is to be held in Mumbai
from 16-18 February 2023.
Objective – To open up newer opportunities to
promote the international trade of Indian
spices. The theme of the WSC 2023 is VISION
2030: S-P-I-C-E-S (Sustainability, Productivity,
Innovation, Collaboration, Excellence and
Safety). The WSC is organized by the Spices
Board of India. Maharashtra is one of the
leading states producing spices. It is the largest
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producer of turmeric in India. Maharashtra
produces two GI-tagged turmeric varieties
(Waigaon Turmeric, Sangli Turmeric)and one
GI-tagged chilli variety (Bhiwapur Chilli).
• Coastal areas of Maharashtra are also known
for the production of GI-tagged Kokum. The
state is one of the largest exporting hubs for
spices.
• The first WSC was held in 1990 and has seen
13 successful editions ever since in the past
3 decades.
Q52. Which of the following state has
organized ‘Ganga Sagar Mela’ on Makar
Sankranti?
(a) Tripura (b) West Bengal
(c) Assam (d) Karnataka
Ans: b
Explanation: Annually held on Sagar Island on
the southernmost tip of West Bengal, to
celebrate Makar Sankranti.
The Gangasagar pilgrimage and fair is the
second largest congregation of mankind after
the triennial ritual bathing of Kumbha Mela.
Q53. The 28th edition of Sarang, India’s
largest student-run festival has been
organized in which of the following IITs?
(a) IIT Guwahati (b) IIT Delhi
(c) IIT Madras (d) IIT Kanpur
Ans: c
Explanation: The annual social and cultural
festival of IIT Madras is called Saarang, which is
Sanskrit for "Chital" or "Spotted Deer," a
common sight on the campus. Typically held
during the second week of the year, it is a 5-
day festival. Saarang, which was established in
1974, is the second-oldest college festival in
India.
Q54. Vidisha, the first district for deployment
of innovative 5G use cases, is located in which
state?
(a) Odisha (b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) West Bengal (d) Assam
Ans: b
Explanation: Vidisha, an aspirational district of
Madhya Pradesh became the first ever district
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in India for on ground deployment of
innovative 5G use cases offered by startups.
This feat has been achieved through a joint
initiative of Vidisha district administration and
Center for Development of Telematics (C-
DOT), Department of Telecom (DoT) under the
guidance of Additional Secretary (Telecom)
and Administrator USOF.
This has been accomplished to accelerate
digital transformation across socio-economic
verticals.
Q55. ‘Pineapple Express’ phenomenon, which
was seen in the news, is related to which
field?
(a) Agriculture (b) Transport
(c) Meteorology (d) Tourism
Ans: c
Explanation: As the tail end of the atmospheric
rivers, where the moisture is drawn into the
atmosphere, starts near Hawaii and stretches
towards the U.S. West Coast, it is known as the
"Pineapple Express."
It is a typical atmospheric occurrence that
looks like a moisture conveyor belt.
Q56. Which district of Kerala has been
considered the first Constitution Literate
District of India?
(a) Wayanad (b) Kollam
(c) Ernakulam (d) Kottayam
Ans: b
Explanation: Kerala's Kollam becomes first
constitution literate district in India.
This achievement is the result of a seven-
month long constitutional literacy campaign.
Under this campaign, more than seven lakh
families of the district are being educated on
the basic principles of the Constitution
assistance.
Q57. Who has won the “Miss Universe 2023”
title?
(a) Amanda Dudamel (b) Divita Rai
(c) Andrina Martinez (d) R’Bonney Gabriel
Ans: d
Explanation: At the 71st Miss Universe
pageant organized in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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The crown was presented to her by India’s
Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu who had won in 2021
Only two Indians before Ms. Sandhu had won
the title of Miss Universe - Sushmita Sen in
1994 and Lara Dutta in 2000.Divita Rai of India
reached the top 16, but she was unable to
advance further. The first Miss Universe
pageant was held in 1952 in Long Beach,
California. Armi Kuusela of Finland won the
first Miss Universe title.
Q58. Who has bagged a gold medal in the 23rd
National Sqay Championship?
(a) Anahat Singh (b) Swasti Singh
(c) Falak Mumtaz (d) Anshika Singh
Ans: c
Explanation: The 23rd National Sqay
Championship was organized by the SQAY
Federation of India and hosted by Jammu and
Kashmir SQAY Association
J&K got 1st place in overall medal tally, Andhra
Pradesh remained 2nd and Odisha clinched 3rd
place in the championship.
Sqay is an ancient traditional martial art of
Kashmir.
Q59. What is the name of the 21st edition of
the Naval Exercise between India and France?
(a) Bongo Sagar (b) Varuna
(c) Naseem Al Bahr (d) Exercise Kakadu
Ans: b
Explanation: 21st edition of naval exercise
VARUNA between India and France
• organized on the Western Seaboard from
16 -20 January 2023.
• It is the Bilateral Naval Exercise between
India and France.
• This edition witnessed participation of
indigenous guided missile stealth destroyer
INS Chennai, guided missile frigate INS Teg,
maritime patrol aircraft P-8I and Dornier,
integral helicopters and MiG29K fighter
aircraft.
• It was initiated in 1993 and was christened
‘VARUNA’ in 2001.
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Q60. Which company bagged the Women’s
IPL media rights recently?
(a) Viacom18 (b) Paytm
(c) Disney Star (d) Sony
Ans: a
Explanation: Viacom 18 has won the bid for
the media rights for the Women’s IPL for Rs
951 crore for five years.
The auction for the T20 League was conducted
by the Board of Control for Cricket in India
(BCCI) in Mumbai.
BCCI will launch the Women's Indian Premier
League in March 2023.
BCCI president: Roger Binny
Q61. What is the theme of the World
Economic Forum 2023?
(a) Unity for World Health
(b) Cooperation in a Fragmented World
(c) One World One Business Model
(d) Cooperation for World Business Model
Ans: b
Explanation: The five-day annual meeting of
53rd edition of the World Economic Forum
(WEF) from16-20 January 2023 in Davos,
Switzerland.
Theme - ‘Cooperation in a Fragmented World’.
Aim: To address the pressing issues the world
is facing and promote innovative solutions
World Economic Forum (WEF)
• WEF is a Swiss non-profit organisation.
• Establishment: 1971
• Headquarters: Cologny (Switzerland).
• Founder and Executive Chairman: Klaus
Schwab.
Major reports published by WEF
• Global Gender Gap Report
• Global Risk Report
• Global Travel and Tourism Report
• Energy Transition Index (ETI)
• Global Competitiveness Report
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Q 62. ISRO ‘Shukrayaan I’ mission to planet
Venus reportedly shifted to ________.
(a) 2028 (b) 2029
(c) 2030 (d) 2031
Ans: d
Explanation: ISRO 'Shukrayaan' mission to
planet Venus reportedly shifted to 2031
Q63. Who among the following won the
Malaysia Open Super 1000 women’s singles
titles?
(a) Jia Yifan (b) Chen Qingchen
(c) Akane Yamaguchi (d) Baek Hana
Ans:c
Explanation: Akane Yamaguchi and Viktor
Axelsen won the Malaysia Open Super 1000
Badminton women’s and men’s singles titles in
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Yamaguchi, the
reigning world champion, registered a come-
from-behind win over world no. 4 An Se Young
to clinch the Super Series Premier title.
Yamaguchi won her maiden Super Series
Premier title at the China Open in 2017.
Q64. In which state is the Korwa Ordnance
factory situated where the production of
Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles began?
(a). Uttar Pradesh (b). Maharashtra
(c). Gujarat (d). Madhya Pradesh
Ans:a
Explanation: The manufacturing of Kalashnikov
AK-203 assault rifles has recently started in
Amethi, Uttar Pradesh by an Indo-Russian joint
venture.
Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited plans to
ensure 100 percent production of AK-203 rifles
in India.
India is the first country to start production of
the world famous brand AK-200-series assault
rifles. The AK-203 assault rifle is considered to
be the latest and most advanced version of the
AK-47 rifle. This variant will replace the Indian
Small Arms System (INSAS) 5.56×45mm assault
rifle, which is currently being used by the Army,
Navy and Air Force besides other security
forces.
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Q65. Which Indian-American has been
awarded the Martin Luther King Grand Parade
Special award?
(a). Harmeet Dhillon (b). Krishna Vavilala
(c). Rohit Khanna (d). Maya Ajmera
Ans:b
Explanation: As the United States
commemorated the legacy of civil rights leader
Martin Luther King Jr., Indian-American Krishna
Vavilala received the MLK Grande Parade
Special Award for his contributions to
connecting the Indian diaspora with
mainstream America. Vavilala, 86, a longtime
Houston resident and the founder and
chairman of the Foundation of India Studies
(FIS), has previously led several MLK Grande
Parades dressed as Mahatma Gandhi with the
sole purpose of bringing the Indian community
closer to the Black community, based on
nonviolent principles that both Gandhi and
MLK Jr. had followed.
Q66. Which country population has dropped
by 850K, declining for the first time since the
Great Famine of 1961?
(a) Canada (b) USA
(c) India (d) China
Ans:d
Explanation: China’s population fell last year
for the first time in six decades, a historic turn
that is expected to mark the start of a long
period of decline in its citizen numbers with
profound implications for its economy. The
drop, the worst since the Great Famine of
1961, also lends weight to predictions that
India will become the world’s most populous
nation in this year. The population dropped by
roughly 850,000 to 1.41175 billion at the end
of 2022. Long-term, UN experts see China’s
population shrinking by 109 million by 2050,
more than triple the decline of their previous
forecast in 2019.
Q67. India’s first 3x platform wind turbine
generators (WTG) have been installed in
which state?
(a). Rajasthan (b). Odisha
(c). Telangana (d). Karnataka
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Ans:d
Explanation: ReNew Power has installed India’s
first 3x platform wind turbine generators
(WTGs) in Gadag, Karnataka. The new wind
turbine generators will be a part of the
country’s first ‘Round the Clock’ renewable
energy project, combining wind, solar and a
battery energy storage system (BESS).
This project will produce energy to power over
1 million households in India annually.
Sumant Sinha, Chairman & CEO, ReNew Power
Q68. Who is the youngest batsman to hit
double centuries in one-day international
cricket?
(a). Ishan Kishan (b). Harry Brook
(c). Cameron Green (d). Shubman Gill
Ans:d
Explanation: India’s Shubman Gill is now
the youngest player to score 200 in ODI cricket.
The Punjab batter broke the record against
New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International
Stadium in January 2023, taking over from
Kishan, aged 23 years and 132 days.
Q69. Badara Alieu Joof was the vice-president
of which country, who died in India?
(a). Guyana (b). Ghana
(c). Gambia (d). Mozambique
Ans:c
Explanation: The Vice President of the West
African nation of Gambia, Badara Alieu Joof
passed away after a short illness in India. The
65-year-old took office last year as the vice
president and had served as Gambia’s
education minister from 2017 to 2022.
Q70. Who won Bahrain’s ISA award for Service
to Humanity?
(a). Carol Shields (b). Dr. Sanduk Ruit
(c). Malik Y. Kahook (d). Donald Tan
Ans:b
Explanation: Himalayan Cataract Project Co-
Founder Dr Sanduk Ruit has won the ISA Award
for Service to Humanity, a top civilian award of
Bahrain. The award carries a cash prize of USD
1 million, a certificate of merit and a gold
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medal. He is pioneer in delivering high-quality
microsurgical procedures in remote eye camps.
Q71. Who has been appointed as the director
of the National Health Authority?
(a). Dr. Indu Bhusan
(b). Dr. R.S Sharma
(c). Mukesh Kumar Khetan
(d). Praveen Sharma
Ans:d
Explanation: For five years
National Health Authority (NHA) is the apex
body responsible for implementing India’s
flagship public health insurance/assurance
scheme called “Ayushman Bharat Pradhan
Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana” under the Ministry
of Health & Family Welfare.
Q72. India is currently participating in an
international tourism trade fair. International
Tourism Fair FITUR 2023 held in?
(a) Madrid (b) Barcelona
(c) Seville (d) Bilbao
Ans:a
Explanation: India is currently participating in
an international tourism trade fair in Madrid to
help expedite the recovery of the country's
inbound tourism to the pre-pandemic levels.
Q73. ________ made history by becoming the
first Indian-American politician to be elected
as the lieutenant governor of the US state of
Maryland.
(a) Pratibha Singh
(b) Roshni Sharma
(c) Ravena Prasad
(d) Aruna Miller
Ans:d
Explanation: Aruna Miller has scripted history
by becoming the first Indian-American
politician to be sworn in as the Lieutenant
Governor in the state of Maryland, adjoining
the US capital. Aruna, 58, a former delegate to
the Maryland House, made history when the
Democrat became the 10th Lieutenant
Governor of the state.
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Q74. Which of the following airport won the
prestigious “Best Sustainable Greenfield
Airport” award?
(a) Cochin International Airport
(b) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
(c) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International
Airport
(d) Goa Manohar International Airport
Ans:d
Explanation: The New Goa Manohar
International Airport (MIA), built by the GMR
Goa International Airport Ltd (GGIAL), a
subsidiary of GMR Airports Infrastructure
Limited, won the prestigious “Best Sustainable
Greenfield Airport” award under Aviation
Sustainability and Environment at ASSOCHAM
14th International Conference-cum-Awards for
Civil Aviation 2023 at New Delhi.
Q75. NASA-JAXA Geotail Studied about
Earth’s Protective bubble in:
(a) Exosphere (b) Mesosphere
(c) Stratosphere (d) Magnetosphere
Ans:d
Explanation: After 30 years in orbit mission,
NASA–JAXA Geotail spacecraft have signed off,
after the failure of the spacecraft’s remaining
data recorder. Since its launch on July 24, 1992,
Geotail orbited Earth, gathering an immense
dataset on the structure and dynamics of the
magnetosphere, Earth’s protective magnetic
bubble.
Q76. Which institution releases the ‘Annual
Status of Education Report (ASER)’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Pratham
[C] Oxfam International
[D] UNICEF
Ans:B
Explanation: The Annual Status of Education
Report (ASER) 2022 has been released by the
NGO Pratham. As per the report, student
enrolments increased to more than pre-
pandemic levels. The report however warned
that the learning gap widened for foundational
skills in reading and arithmetic, reversing
several years of improvement.
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Q77. To whom Director-General of UNESCO,
Audrey Azoulay has decided to dedicate the
2023 International Day of Education (January
24)?
(a) To Afghan girls and women
(b) To Syrian girls and women
(c) To Yemen girls and women
(d) To women who are living in wartime
Ans:a
Explanation: UNESCO dedicates the 2023
International Day of Education to Afghan girls
and women. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General
of UNESCO, has decided to dedicate the 2023
International Day of Education (January 24) to
Afghan girls and women.
Q78. What is the name of the fifth Kalvari class
submarine inducted into the Indian Navy?
(a). INS Kalvari (b). INS Vagir
(c). INS Khanderi (d). INS Vela
Ans:b
Explanation: ndian Navy is set to commission
the fifth Kalvari class submarine Vagir on 23 Jan
2023. The Chief of the Naval Staff Adm R Hari
Kumar will be the Chief Guest for the
ceremony. These submarines are being built in
India by the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Limited (MDL) Mumbai, under collaboration
with M/s Naval Group, France.
Q79. India is set to start supplying diesel to
which country through a Friendship pipeline?
[A] Japan [B] Nepal
[C] Sri Lanka [D] Bangladesh
Ans:d
Explanation: The India-Bangladesh Friendship
pipeline (IBFPL) will start supplying diesel to
Bangladesh on an experimental basis for June
this year.
About 131.5 kilometre long pipeline is funded
by India. Out of this, 126.5 kilometre pipeline is
in Bangladesh and 5 kilometre line is in India.
The international pipeline will carry diesel from
the Siliguri based marketing terminal of the
Numaligarh Refinery Limited to Parbatipur
depot of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation
(BPC).
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Q80. India’s first Made In India mobile
operating system “BharOS” has been
successfully tested in which IIT institution?
(a). IIT Delhi (b). IIT Madras
(c). IIT Mumbai (d). IIT Varanasi
Ans:b
Explanation: The government successfully
tested "BharOS," a homegrown smartphone
operating system created by the Indian
Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT). New
mobile operating system BharOS has a strong
emphasis on security and privacy. A mobile
operating system, such as Android by Google
or iOS by Apple, is a piece of software that
serves as the main user interface on a
smartphone
Q81. How many students have been awarded
the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar?
(a). 09 (b). 10
(c). 11 (d). 12
Ans:c
Explanation: The President of India, Smt.
Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan
Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2023 to
11 exceptional children in an award ceremony
held on January 23, 2023. PMRBP - 2023 was
conferred upon children selected from all
regions of the country for their exceptional
achievement in the field of Art and Culture (4),
Bravery (1), Innovation (2), Social Service (1),
and Sports (3). Out of the 11 awardees, 5 are
Girls and 6 are boys.
Q82. Who won the women’s singles final in
the India Open Badminton Championship?
(a) An Seyoung (b) Akane Yamaguchi
(c) Chen Qingchen (d) Jia Yifan.
Ans:a
Explanation: Korean sensation an
Seyoung wins the women's singles final in the
India Open Badminton Championship held at
D. Jadhav Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. An
Seyoung defeated the World No. 1 Japanese
Akane Yamaguchi 15-21, 21-16, and 21-12 at
the India Open Badminton Championship.
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Q83. Which armed force started the ‘Ops
Alert’ exercise to enhance security?
[A] Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force
[B] Border Security Force
[C] Central Railway Protection Force
[D] Central Industrial Security Force
Ans:B
Explanation: The Border Security Force has
started an "Ops Alert'' exercise to enhance
security along the India-Pakistan border in
Kutch district of Gujarat and Barmer in
Rajasthan in view of the upcoming Republic
Day celebrations.
Q84. Chris Hipkins has sworn in as the Prime
Minister of which country?
[A] France [B] Australia
[C] New Zealand [D] Brazil
Ans:c
Explanation: New Zealand’s former minister
for COVID-19, Chris Hipkins has been
confirmed as the country’s next prime minister.
Hipkins was the only candidate to replace
Jacinda Ardern, who announced she was
resigning after more than five years as the
Prime Minister. He will have less than nine
months before contesting a general election.
Q85. Which state has received Subhash
Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-
2023 for excellence in disaster management
for the year 2023?
(a) Maharashtra (b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Odisha (d) Andhra Pradesh
Ans:c
Explanation: Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda
Prabandhan Puraskar winner for 2023 are-
Odisha State Disaster Management Authority
(OSDMA) and
Lunglei Fire Station (LFS), Mizoram
Both Odisha State Disaster Management
Authority (OSDMA) and Lunglei Fire Station
(LFS), Mizoram have been selected in the
Institutional category for their excellent work
in Disaster Management.
Q86. Which country is the host of the ‘FIDE
World Championship 2023’?
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[A] Kazakhstan [B] Italy
[C] Israel [D] India
Ans:a
Explanation: According to FIDE's calendar, the
first game of the 2023 World Chess
Championship will take place on April 9, 2023,
with the match going as far as April 30 in case
it goes to tiebreakers. On January 19, FIDE
announced that the World Championship will
happen in Astana, the capital city of
Kazakhstan.
Q87. What is the name of the World’s first
intranasal COVID-19 vaccine?
(a). iNNCOVACC (b). COVAXIN
(c). HNVAC (d). Comvac 5
Ans:a
Explanation: World’s first intra-nasal vaccine
for COVID developed by India has got approval
from the Central Drugs Standard Control
Organisation (CDSCO) for restricted use in
emergency situations in the age group of 18
and above. The vaccine, called iNCOVACC, has
been developed by Hyderabad-based
pharmaceutical company Bharat Biotech and is
India's first indigenously made nasal Covid-19
vaccine.
Q88. Who has been named Women’s
Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2022?
(a) Harleen Deol
(b) Harmanpreet Kaur
(c) Renuka Singh
(d) Smriti Mandhana
Ans:c
Explanation: India pacer Renuka Singh
Thakur was named as the Emerging Women's
Cricketer of the Year 2022 by the world
governing body, International Cricket Council
(ICC). Thakur, 26, emerged as India's primary
seam bowler last calendar year with veteran
Jhulan Goswami stepping aside.
Q89. The Monument Mitra scheme was
transferred from the Ministry of Tourism to
which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Culture
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
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[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Finance
Ans:A
Explanation: The Monument Mitra scheme
was transferred from the Ministry of Tourism to
the Ministry of Culture. Union Culture
Secretary announced that the government will
soon launch a revamped version of the
Monument Mitra scheme under which the
Culture Ministry will seek partnerships with
private industries for upkeeping of 1,000 ASI
monuments.
Q90. Who is the Brand Ambassador of NMDC?
(a) Mary Kom (b) PV Sindhu
(c) Saina Nehwal (d) Nikhat Zareen
Ans:d
Explanation: NMDC signs up Champion
Boxer Nikhat Zareen as its Brand Ambassador.
National miner and India's largest producer of
iron ore, NMDC, has signed a Memorandum of
Agreement (MoA) with World Boxing
Champion and gold medal winner of
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games ,
Nikhat Zareen to represent NMDC as its brand
ambassador.
Q91.Union Minister of Road Transport and
Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated Zuari
bridge in which state/UT of India?
(a) Jammu and Kashmir (b) Maharashtra
(c) Goa (d) Karnataka
Ans:c
Explanation: Union Minister of Roads
Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has
inaugurated the country’s second longest
cable-stayed eight-lane Zuari Bridge in Goa.
Right-hand side (4-lane corridor) across the
Zuari River and approaches from Bambolim to
Verna were thrown open for vehicular traffic.
Gadkari also launched the PWD Goa App for
integrated operations management.
Q92. Election Commission of India has
developed a prototype of a remote electronic
voting machine (RVM) for which category of
people?
[A] Non Resident Indians
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[B] Domestic Migrant Workers
[C] Elderly citizens above 80 years
[D] Persons with Disabilities
Ans:B
Explanation: The Commission in association
with a renowned Public Sector Undertaking is
now ready to pilot a Multi Constituency
Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM) for
facilitating participation of domestic migrants
from their remote locations itself
Q93. Who’s the winner of the ICC U19 Women
T20 World Cup?
(a) Australia (b) Pakistan
(c) Sri Lanka (d) India
Ans:d
Explanation: India beat England in the first-
ever ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup final in
Potchefstroom, South Africa. India bowled out
England for a paltry 68 and won by 7 wkts. This
is the first ICC trophy India has won in women’s
cricket. The Indian women’s cricket team has
never won a World Cup at any level.
Q94. Who has won the women’s singles in the
Australian Open 2023?
(a) Arina Sabalenka
(b) Karolína Plíšková
(c) Caroline Garcia
(d) Kaia Kanepi
Ans:a
Explanation: Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena
Rybakina in the final, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 to win the
women's singles tennis title at the 2023
Australian Open. It was her first major singles
title. Sabalenka dropped just one set during the
tournament, to Rybakina in the championship
match.
Q95. How many crores have been
allocated for the centrally Sponsored
"Vibrant Village Program"?
(a) 4,800 crores (b) 3,800 crores
(c) 5000 crores (d) 2000 crores
Ans: a
Explanation: The Union Cabinet, has
approved Centrally Sponsored Scheme-
“Vibrant Villages Programme” (VVP) for
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the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26
with financial allocation of Rs. 4800 Crore.
Comprehensive development of villages of
blocks on northern border thus improving
the quality of life of people living in
identified border villages. This will help in
encouraging people to stay in their native
locations in border areas and reversing the
outmigration from these villages adding to
improved security of the border.
Q96. Which company has recently
launched India's first ChatGPT-powered AI
Chatbot ‘Lexi’?
(a) Axio (b) Lentra
(c) Velocity (d) Razorpay
Ans: c
Explanation: Lexi, a ChatGPT-powered AI
chatbot, has arrived in India. Velocity, a
financial technology firm, launched the
chatbot to assist e-commerce owners by
presenting them with business information
in a simplified manner. Velocity insights,
Velocity’s proprietary analytics platform,
has been linked with the chatbot.
Q97. India’s which tech-startup
showcased Solar Power Drone ‘Suraj’ at
Aero India 2023 show?
(a) Alpha Design Technologies
(b) Garuda Aerospace
(c) Ideaforge Technology
(d) Drone Acharya Aerial Innovation
Ans: b
Explanation: Drone startup Garuda
Aerospace has unveiled its solar-powered
drone “SURAJ”, designed specifically for
surveillance operations, at Aero India
2023. SURAJ is an ISR (intelligence,
surveillance, reconnaissance) high-altitude
drone designed specifically for surveillance
operations. Recently, Garuda Aerospace
had raised USD 22 Million, the “largest
ever” Series A funding in the drone sector.
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Q98. Who is the President of the World
Bank, who announced his resignation
before the end of his five-year term?
(a) Ben S. Bernanke
(b) David Malpass
(c) Jim Yong Kim
(d) Kenneth Rogoff
Ans: b
Explanation: David Malpass announced his
resignation nearly a year early. He ending a
tenure at the head of the development
lender that was clouded by questions over
his climate stance. The veteran of
Republican administrations in the United
States was appointed to the role in 2019
when Donald Trump was president and
previously served as Under Secretary of
the Treasury for international affairs.
Malpass’s term would have originally
ended in 2024.
Q99. Which Indian American has been
selected as the new CEO of YouTube?
(a) Shantanu Narayan
(b) Neal Mohan
(c) George Kurian
(d) Raj Subramaniam
Ans: b
Explanation: Indian-American Neal Mohan
appointed as the new CEO of YouTube. He
will replace the current head, Susan
Wojcicki.
Q100. K Satyanarayana Raju has been
appointed as the new MD and CEO of
which bank?
(a) State Bank of India
(b) Axis Bank
(c) Yes Bank
(d) Canara Bank
Ans: d
Explanation: Canara bank appoints as the
new MD and CEO. He has replaced L V
Prabhakar, who resigned on 31 December
2022.
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Q101. Who has been awarded the Golden
Book Awards 2023 for the book ‘Now You
Breathe’?
(a) Amartya Sen
(b) Rakhi Kapoor
(c) Shashi Tharoor
(d) Chetan Bhagat
Ans: b
Explanation: Rakhi Kapoor has been
awarded the most awaited Golden Book
Awards 2023 for her book Now You
Breathe - Overcoming Toxic Relationships
and Abuse in the category Powerful
Relationship Guide. The Golden Book
Awards is one of Asia's prestigious award
programs which celebrates best works on
literature.
Q102. Who won the Kenya Ladies Open
title 2023 golf tournament held at Vipingo
Ridge, Kenya?
(a) Aditi Ashok
(b) Diksha Dagar
(c) Nelly Korda
(d) Anirban Lahiri
Ans: a
Explanation: Indian golf player, Aditi Ashok
clinched her fourth Ladies European Tour
(LET) title at the Kenya Ladies Open 2023
golf tournament held at Vipingo Ridge,
Kenya. She last won a Ladies European
Tour golf tournament in 2017.
Q103. Which country has been made
elected chair of the 62nd session of the
UN Commission?
(a) Germany
(b) Canada
(c) Australia
(d) India
Ans: d
Explanation: India has been elected as the
Chair of the 62nd Session of the
Commission for Social Development on 15
February 2023. The announcement was
made at the 13th plenary meeting-61st
session of the commission for social
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development. Permanent Representative
of India to the United Nations, Ambassador
Ruchira Kamboj expressed gratitude on
behalf of India. “It is an honor for me to be
elected, on behalf of India, as Chair of the
62nd session of the Commission for Social
Development,” said the Ambassador.
Q104. With whom did AICTE collaborate
to launch the national-level hackathon
'Kavach-2023'?
(a) IIT Delhi
(b) Bureau of Police Research and
Development
(c) Central Bureau of Investigation
(d) UIDAI
Ans: b
Explanation: A national-level hackathon,
KAVACH-2023 was launched in New Delhi
to identify innovative ideas and
technological solutions for addressing the
cybersecurity and cybercrime challenges of
the 21st century. A 36-hour long event
participated by youth from educational
institutions and registered start-ups. This
Hackathon was jointly conducted by AICTE,
the Bureau of Police Research and
Development, and the Indian Cyber Crime
Coordination Centre. Chairman, AICTE: T G
Sitharam
Q105. What is the name of the new AI
chatbot introduced by UIDAI recently?
(a) ‘Aadhar Sahyogi’
(b) ‘Aadhar Mitra’
(c) ‘Aadhar Sathi’
(d) ‘Aadhar Madad’
Ans: b
Explanation: The Unique Identification
Authority of India (UIDAI) has recently
launched a chatbot to help people get an
answer to their queries related to the
Aadhaar card. It is called “Aadhaar Mitra”.
The Artificial Intelligence/Machine
Learning (AI/ML)-a based chatbot can
answer queries related to Aadhaar
enrolment number, PVC Card order status,
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and complaint status, among other things.
It is available in both English and Hindi
languages.
Q106. Which state’s chief minister has
launched the 6th phase of Sujalam-
Sufalam Jal Abhiyan at Khoraj?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Gujarat
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Maharashtra
Ans: b
Explanation: The sixth phase of Sujalam-
Sufalam Jal Abhiyan has been started in
Gujarat on 17th February 2023. The state-
wide campaign was launched by the
Gujarat CM, Bhupendra Patel at Khoraj in
Gandhinagar. Aim: To raise the
groundwater level and maximize the use of
rainwater. This phase will be held for 104
days and continue till 31st May 2023.
Q107. The European Union recently
planned to ban the sale of gas and diesel
cars. The ban will come into effect from
which year?
(a) 2026
(b) 2030
(c) 2035
(d) 2040
Ans: c
Explanation: In a move to boost the
transition to electric vehicles (EVs), the
European Parliament has approved the law
to ban the sale of new gas and diesel cars
in the EU, starting in 2035. The new
legislation sets the path towards zero CO2
emissions for new passenger cars and light
commercial vehicles in 2035.
Q108. North India's first nuclear power
plant will be set up in which state?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Punjab
(c) Haryana
(d) Uttarakhand
Ans: c
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Explanation: Union MoS, Science and
Technology, Jitendra Singh announced that
North India's first nuclear power plant
would be set up in Gorakhpur in Fatehabad
district, Haryana. The plant will be built on
560 hectares of land. Aim: To generate
2800 MW. The first phase will be
completed by 2025 and the second by
2028. The project will be built at an
estimated cost of Rs 20,594 crores
Q109. Who has been appointed by UNICEF
India as its National Ambassador?
(a) Shatrughan Sinha
(b) Rohit Sharma
(c) Amitabh Bachchan
(d) Ayushmann Khurrana
Ans: d
Explanation: UNICEF India Names
Ayushmann Khurrana as Its National
Ambassador for Child Rights. UNICEF India
works to promote and protect the rights of
children across the country. The
partnership of UNICEF with India began in
1949. The Ministry of Women and Child
Development is a nodal agency in India.
Q110. Which country won the bronze
medal in the Badminton Asia Mixed Team
Championship?
(a) India
(b) China
(c) South Korea
(d) Malaysia
Ans: c
Explanation: India secured bronze in the
Badminton Asia Mixed Team
Championship 2023. Held at the Dubai
Exhibition Centre in the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) from 14 to 19 February
2023. Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand
won the Women’s Doubles. While team
China won the Gold medal, South Korea
won the Silver medal.
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Q111. In which state India-Uzbekistan
biennial military training exercise - Dustlik
2023 was organized?
(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Rajasthan
Ans: a
Explanation: The 4th edition of the
biennial training Ex DUSTLIK 2023,
between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan
Army is being conducted in Pithoragarh,
Uttarakhand from 20th February to 5th
March 2023. Aim: To enhance the military
capability to undertake multi-domain
operations in a Sub Conventional scenario.
The 14th Battalion, the GARHWAL RIFLES,
part of Western Command represented
the Indian contingent.
Q112. Which film has been selected as the
'Film of the Year' at the Dadasaheb Phalke
International Film Festival 2023?
(a) Kantara
(b) Gangubai Kathiawadi
(c) RRR
(d) The Kashmir Files
Ans: c
Explanation: Dadasaheb Phalke
International Film Festival (DPIFF) Awards
2023-
Best Actor: Ranbir Kapoor (Brahmastra
Part One-Shiva); Best Actress: Alia Bhatt
(Gangubai Kathiawadi); Best Film: The
Kashmir Files; Film of the Year: RRR; Best
Director: R Balki (Chup); Television Series
of the Year: Anupamaa.
Q113. Which former IAS officer has been
appointed as the new CEO of NITI Aayog?
(a) Nripendra Mishra
(b) Alok Ranjan
(c) Vinod Rai
(d) BVR Subramanyam
Ans: d
Explanation: Government appoints BVR
Subrahmanyam as the new CEO of Niti
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Aayog. He would succeed Parameswaran
Iyer, who has been appointed as Executive
Director of the World Bank for a period of
two years.
Q114. Who has become India's 80th
Grandmaster in Chess?
(a) Vignesh NR
(b) Pranesh M
(c) Visakh NR
(d) Nihal Sarin
Ans: a
Explanation: India’s chess player Vignesh
NR has become India’s 80th Grandmaster.
Vignesh’s elder brother Visakh NR had
become India’s 59th GM in 2019. Thus,
Visakh and Vignesh become India’s first
brothers who are Grandmasters.
Q115 Who has won the 76th British
Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) Awards
2023 in the Best Leading Actor category
for Elvis?
(a) Elvis Presley
(b) Austin Butler
(c) Dacre Montgomery
(d) Baz Luhrmann
Ans: b
Explanation: Austin Butler - Best Leading
Actor category for Elvis. Cate Blanchett -
Best Leading Actress for TÁR. A German
anti-war drama, ‘All Quiet on the Western
Front’ won a maximum of seven awards
including Best Film and Director.
Q116. Military exercise “Dharma
Guardian” will be conducted between
India and which country?
(a) Australia
(b) Russia
(c) Japan
(d) USA
Ans: c
Explanation: The 4th edition of the joint
military exercise between India and Japan,
"X Dharma Guardians" will be conducted
from 17 February to 2 March 2023 at Camp
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Imazu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Soldiers
from the Garhwal Rifles Regiment of the
Indian Army and an infantry regiment from
the Japan Ground Self Defense Force
(JGSDF) are participating in the exercise
this year.
Q117. Soil Health Card Day is observed
every year on which day?
(a) 21 February
(b) 20 February
(c) 23 February
(d) 19 February
Ans: d
Explanation: India celebrates Soil Health
Card Day on February 19 every year to
remember the beginning of the Soil Health
Card (SHC) Scheme and to raise awareness
of its advantages. The seventh year from
the SHC Scheme’s inception is 2022. Every
two years, all farmers are to receive soil
health cards as part of the programme. The
Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme was
introduced by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi on February 19, 2015, at Suratgarh,
Rajasthan.
Q118. Which state/UT is expected to be
the most climate-vulnerable region in
India, as per a recent report?
(a) Bihar
(b) New Delhi
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Maharashtra
Ans: a
Explanation: As per the XDI’s Gross
Domestic Climate Risk report, the
economies of India, China and the US will
witness the worst impact of the climate
change. This report revealed that 14 Indian
states will remain within the top 100 most
climate-risk prone territories among more
than 2,600 regions in the world by 2050.
Bihar, with a global ranking of 22, is
expected to be the most climate-
vulnerable region in India by 2050.
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Q119. What is the name of the indigenous
data link communication developed by
the Indian Navy?
(a) Vayulink
(b) Rakshalink
(c) Radiolink
(d) Commlink
Ans: a
Explanation: Vayulink is an ad-hoc data
link communication system that, when
installed on an aircraft, transmits
encrypted traffic data over a secure
channel as well as the position of other
aircraft. The jammer-proof platform
'Vayulink' data link communication uses
the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite
System (IRNSS), also known as NAVIC.
Q120. Gulab Chand Kataria took oath as
the 31st Governor of which state?
(a) Assam
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Gujarat
(d) Bihar
Ans: a
Explanation: Gulab Chand Kataria,
Governor of Assam
Q121. Who has been selected by the BCCI
as the title sponsor of the Women's
Premier League?
(a) Tata Group
(b) Jio
(c) Master Card
(d) Dream 11
Ans: a
Explanation: TATA Group has bagged the
title rights for the Women's Premier
League (WPL) 2023. The first match of WPL
2023 began between Gujarat Giants and
Mumbai Indians on March 4 at the DY Patil
Stadium. Five teams: Delhi Capitals,
Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal
Challengers Bangalore & UP Warriorz.
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Q123. In which state did the Indian Premier League. The franchise confirmed
Railways recently complete the the development on Thursday on its official
electrification of all broad-gauge routes? Twitter account. Markram joined SRH in
(a) Madhya Pradesh the 2022 edition of the league and was one
(b) Assam of the side's most consistent performances
(c) Bihar in an otherwise indifferent season for the
(d) Uttar Pradesh team, as it finished eighth in the table.
Ans: d
Explanation: Indian Railways achieves a Q126. Who has been appointed as the
significant milestone with electrification of new coach of the Indian boxing team?
entire Broad Gauge Network in Uttar (a) Devendro Singh
Pradesh. This will improve rail connectivity (b) Dmitry Dmitruk
in the region and will improve the speed of (c) Josh Taylor
trains in the region. With this achievement, (d) Dmitry Bivol
Indian Railways has completed Ans: b
electrification of BG routes in six zonal Explanation: Veteran boxing coach Dmitry
railways namely, East Coast Railway, North Dmitruk was roped in by the Boxing
Central Railway, North Eastern Railway, Federation of India (BFI) as India’s foreign
Eastern Railway, South Eastern Railway, coach on a two-year contract. He served as
West Central Railway. the high-performance coach in Ireland for
the last 12 years. He will work with both
Q124. Which has become the first US city men and women boxers alongside the
to ban Caste Discrimination? Indian coaches.
(a) New York
(b) Seattle Q127. The Churchgate railway station in
(c) Boston Mumbai is named after ____________.
(d) San Francisco (a) Manmohan Singh
Ans: b (b) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation: Seattle has become the first (c) P. V. Narasimha Rao
city in the US to bring in legislation banning (d) CD Deshmukh
caste-based discrimination. Introduced in Ans: d
the Seattle City Council by member Explanation: Recently Maharashtra Chief
Kshama Sawant (District 3, Central Minister Eknath Shinde has passed a
Seattle), the legislation was passed resolution to rename the Churchgate
Tuesday with a 6-1 vote. railway station in Mumbai after CD
Deshmukh, the first governor of the
Q125. Who has been appointed as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). He was
new Captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) knighted by the British government in 1944
ahead of IPL 2023? and awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's
(a) Mayank Agarwal highest civilian award, in 1959.
(b) Bhuvneshwar Kumar
(c) Aiden Markam Q128. Anusuiya Uikey was sworn in as the
(d) David Warner 16th Governor of which state?
Ans: c (a) Tripura
Explanation: The Sunrisers Hyderabad (b) West Bengal
announced South Africa's Aiden Markram (c) Assam
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Ans: d
Explanation: Anusuiya Uikye was the
governor of Chhattisgarh prior to
becoming the 18th governor of Manipur.
Sushri Anusuiya Uikye, governor of
Chhattisgarh, was appointed as the new
governor of Manipur by President of India
Droupadi Murmu.
Q129. Who has been honured with the
prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi
Awards for 2019?
(a) Jayathmika Lakshmi
(b) Yaduraya Wodeyar
(c) YKC Wadiyar
(d) Prem Kumar Mallick
Ans: d
Explanation: Pt Prem Kumar Mallick
awarded Sangeet natak Akademi Award
2019. Noted classical singer (Hindustani
Vocal), he is a professor in the department
of music and performing arts at Allahabad
University. He has authored books like
“Darbhanga Gharana evam Bandishe”.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the
award on February 23. A total of 128 artists
from the field of music, dance, theatre,
traditional, folk, and puppetry were given
the Awards
Q130. Indian Army organised a Women’s
Snow Cricket Tournament in which
state/UT?
(a) Sikkim
(b) Jammu and Kashmir
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Assam
Ans: b
Explanation: Indian Army organised a
Women's Snow Cricket Tournament in the
bordering area of North Kashmir, under
the Khelo India initiative, for local female
cricketers.
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Q131. Where does India’s national
accreditation system rank globally as per
Global Quality Infrastructure Index
(GQII)?
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 8
Ans: a
Explanation: According to the recent
Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII)
2021, the national accreditation system of
India under the Quality Council of India
(QCI) has been ranked 5th in the world and
overall quality infrastructure system is in
the Top 10. The GQII ranks the 184
economies in the world on the basis of
quality infrastructure (QI).
Q132. _________________ is a rescue
operation initiated by the Government of
India to aid Syria and Turkey, after an
earthquake hit both countries.
(a) Operation Dost
(b) Operation Rahat
(c) Operation Maitri
(d) Operation Dev Shakti
Ans: a
Explanation: Operation Dost (Operation
Friend) was a search and rescue operation
initiated by the Government of India to aid
Syria and Turkey, after the 2023 Turkey–
Syria earthquake devastated both
countries on 6 February 2023. The
epicenter was 34 km west of Gaziantep,
Turkey.
Q133. The three-day 12th World Hindi
Conference will be held in which country
from February 15?
(a) France
(b) Fiji
(c) UK
(d) USA
Ans: b
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Explanation: 12th World Hindi Conference
to be held in Nadi, Fiji in February 2023.
The Minister of State for External Affairs V
Muraleedharan has announced at an event
in New Delhi on 27 October 2022 that the
12th World Hindi Conference will be held
in Nadi, Fiji from 15-17 February 2023.
Q134. Which of the following company
has launched #DigitalSuraksha campaign
in partnership with MeitY?
(a) Microsoft
(b) Apple
(c) Adobe
(d) Meta
Ans: d
Explanation: Meta Launches
#DigitalSuraksha campaign in partnership
with MeitY for the G20 campaign. The
resources will cover themes like, Tackling
online frauds; How to report harmful
content; Safety tips while interacting
online and more.
Q135. The World Government Summit
2023 is set to begin in which city?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Dubai
(c) Paris
(d) Tokyo
Ans: b
Explanation: World Government Summit
2023 to begin on February 13 in Dubai. The
World Government Summit 2023 is set to
begin on February 13th in Dubai. The
Summit will be held under the theme of
"Shaping Future Governments".
Q136. As per FAO recent database, which
country ranked first in milk production
across the world?
(a) Brazil
(b) India
(c) China
(d) Argentina
Ans: b
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Explanation: India is the world's largest
milk producer, contributing 24 per cent to
global milk production in the year 2021-22,
according to production data from the
Food and Agriculture Organization
Corporate Statistics Database (FAOSTAT).
India's milk production has registered a
growth of 51 per cent during the last eight
years - 2014-15 and 2021-22.
Q137. Which neighbouring country of
India partnered with Russia for
developing nuclear power?
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Nepal
(c) Myanmar
(d) Bangladesh
Ans: c
Explanation: Myanmar's military-led
government, working with Russia's state
atomic energy company, has inaugurated a
nuclear power information centre as a step
toward developing atomic power to fill
energy shortages in the strife-torn
Southeast Asian nation.
Q138. Which Union Ministry launched the
‘Digital Payments Utsav’?
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b) Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology
(c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ans: b
Explanation: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister
of Electronics and Information Technology,
launched a comprehensive campaign plan,
'Digital Payments Utsav, in New Delhi.
Digital Payments Utsav, has been planned
this year to promote Digital Payments
across the country and to celebrate the
‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and G20
Presidency. Digital Payment Sandesh Yatra
was also flagged off to make citizens aware
of digital payment solutions. DigiDhan
awards were presented to banks that
perform well in digital payments.
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Q139. Which Indian state topped the
medal tally in the 5th Khelo India Youth
Games?
(a) Haryana
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Ans: c
Explanation: Maharashtra topped the
medal tally. Khelo India Youth Games: In
the Khelo India Youth Games - 2022,
Maharashtra was the overall champion by
securing a total of 161 medals including 56
gold, 55 silver and 50 bronze medals.
Q140. Who has been appointed as the
new Lieutenant Governor of the Union
Territory of Ladakh?
(a) Gulab Chand Kataria
(b) Fagu Chauhan
(c) Ramesh Bais
(d) Dr B.D. Mishra
Ans: d
Explanation: BD Mishra, a former brigadier
of the Indian Army, and present Governor
of Arunachal Pradesh, has been appointed
as the LG of Ladakh.
Q141. PM Modi inaugurated Asia's
biggest aero show “Aero India 2023”,
what is its theme?
(a) ‘The Runway to Billion Opportunities’
(b) ‘Aero Show for Billion Opportunities’
(c) ‘The Runway of Atmanirbhar Bharat’
(d) ‘Trade Expo & Defense Expo Show’
Ans: a
Explanation: Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi inaugurated the 14th edition of Asia’s
biggest aero show - Aero India 2023 – at Air
Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru on
February 13, 2023. The five-day event, on
the theme ‘The runway to a billion
opportunities’, will showcase India’s
growth in aerospace and defence
capabilities. It will display indigenous
equipment/technologies and forge
partnerships with foreign companies, in
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line with ‘Make in India, Make for the
World’ vision for a secure and prosperous
future.
Q142. The World Government Summit
2023 is set to begin in which city?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Dubai
(c) Paris
(d) Tokyo
Ans: b
Explanation: The World Government
Summit 2023 is set to begin on 13th
February 2023 in Dubai. The World
Government Summit will be held under the
theme of “Shaping Future Governments”.
It will bring together global thought
leaders, global experts, and decision-
makers to share and contribute to the
development of tools, policies, and models
that will be critical in shaping future
governments.
Q143. Who is appointed as the new
governor of Maharashtra?
(a) Gulab Chand Kataria
(b) Acharya Devvrat
(c) Ramesh Bais
(d) C.P. Radhakrishnan
Ans: c
Explanation: Ramesh Bais was appointed
as the new Governor of Maharashtra after
the resignation of Bhagat Singh Koshyari.
Bhagat Singh Koshyari stepped down after
a sour relationship with Maha Vikas Aghadi
(MVA) government led by Uddhav
Thackeray. Ramesh Bais has earlier served
as the Governor of Jharkhand. President
Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation
of Bhagat Singh Koshyari.
Q144. President of India Inaugurated the
2nd Indian Rice Congress at ______.
(a) Vishakhapatnam
(b) Kolkata
(c) Mumbai
(d) Cuttack
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Ans: d
Explanation: The 2nd Indian Rice Congress
2023 was inaugurated in Cuttack by
President Droupadi Murmu in the
presence of Odisha Governor Prof. Ganeshi
Lal, Union Minister of Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar,
and Odisha Minister of Agriculture and
Farmers Empowerment, Fisheries, and
Animal Resource Development, Ranendra
Pratap Swain. President Murmu informed
that India is the leading consumer and
exporter of rice, for which a lot of credit
goes to the institute, but when the country
became independent, the situation was
different.
Q145. Which country has declared
National Emergency in view of Cyclone
Gabriel?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Australia
(c) New Zealand
(d) Philippines
Ans: c
Explanation: The New Zealand
government has declared a National State
of Emergency for just the third time in
history as Cyclone Gabrielle causes wide
spread flooding, landslides and huge ocean
swells across the North Island. Kieran
McAnulty, the minister for Emergency
Management, said in a statement on
Tuesday that widespread damage caused
by this cyclone means a National
declaration was needed to support those
impacted.
Q146. Who is the first female astronaut
from Saudi Arabia who will be sent on an
International Space Station mission?
(a) Jessica Meir
(b) Rayyana Barnawi
(c) Nora Al Matrooshi
(d) Jasmin Moghbeli
Ans: b
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Explanation: Saudi female astronaut Rayna
Barnawi will join Saudi Ali Al-Qarni on a 10-
day mission to the International Space
Station (ISS) this year.
aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft as part
of a mission by American privately funded
space infrastructure developer private
space company Axiom Space .
will be launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9
rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's
Kennedy Space Center in Florida, America.
Q147. Which IIT’s student from India has
won the Gold Medal at the World
Government Summit in Dubai?
(a) IIT Varanasi
(b) IIT Indore
(c) IIT Mumbai
(d) IIT Delhi
Ans: b
Explanation: The World Government
Summit 2023 began on 13th February 2023
in Dubai.
Theme - “Shaping Future Governments”
The World Government Summit is a global
forum held annually in Dubai, that brings
together leaders in government, business,
technology, and civil society to discuss
pressing issues facing humanity and to
shape the future of governments
worldwide.
Q148. Which state/UT is the host of
‘India’s First Frozen Lake Marathon’?
(a) Sikkim
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Ladakh
(d) Uttarakhand
Ans: c
Explanation: LAHDC Leh in collaboration
with Adventure Sports Foundation of
Ladakh (ASFL) organised India's first and
the World'sHighest Frozen Lake Half
Marathon at Frozen Pangong Lake, which
witnessed the participation of around 75
runners from across the world.
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Q149. Which Telescope has been selected
for the ‘2023 John L. Jack Swigert, Jr.’
Award for Space Exploration?
(a) James Webb Telescope
(b) Hubble Space Telescope
(c) Chandra X-ray Observatory
(d) Spitzer Space Telescope
Ans: a
Explanation: NASA’s James Webb Space
Telescope team has been selected to
receive the 2023 John L. “Jack” Swigert,
Jr., Award for Space Exploration, a top
award from the Space Foundation.“The
James Webb Space Telescope team
represents the best of our humanity and an
enduring pursuit to better understand the
cosmos. Every new image is a new
discovery,” said NASA Administrator Bill
Nelson. “
Q150. Which start-up has manufactured
the Swarm drone system inducted into
the Indian Army?
(a) Sagar Defense
(b) Alpha Design Technologies
(c) NewSpace Research & Technologies
(d) Paras Aerospace
Ans: c
Explanation: In a boost to its offensive
capability, the Army has started taking
delivery of its first heterogeneous swarm
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system for
use on the battlefield Supplied by an Indian
start up – Bengaluru based NewSpace
Research & Technologies – the swarm of
100 drones is capable of hitting targets at
least 50 kms away into enemy territory.
Q151. Who has been elected as the new
President of Bangladesh?
(a) Sheikh Hasina
(b) Shahabuddin Ahmed
(c) Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu
(d) A. K. M. Nurul Islam
Ans: c
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Explanation: Mohammad Shahabuddin
Chuppu elected as the 22nd President of
Bangladesh. He became President by
default as there was no rival candidate.He
will replace President Mohammad Abdul
Hamid, whose tenure will be ended on
April 23, 2023.Abdul Hamid (longest-
serving president of Bangladesh)served as
President for two consecutive terms of five
years.The Bangladesh constitution does
not allow any person to hold the
President's post beyond two terms.
Q152. Who has been appointed as the
mentor of the Women’s Cricket Team of
the Royal Challengers Bangalore?
(a) Mohammad Kaif
(b) Sania Mirza
(c) Jhulan Goswami
(d) Anjum Chopra
Ans: b
Explanation: Royal Challengers Bangalore
appoints Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza
as the mentor of its Women’s Premier
League (WPL) team.
Q153. India has signed an MoU with which
country to introduce 12 cheetahs
annually?
(a) South Africa
(b) Kenya
(c) Namibia
(d) Tanzania
Ans: a
Explanation: Union Minister of
Environment, Forest and Climate
change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, today,
announced the translocation of twelve
Cheetahs from South Africa to India
on 18th February 2023. The Cheetahs will
be translocated to Kuno National Park in
Madhya Pradesh.
Q154. What is the new name of
Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Mughal garden?
(a) Rajendra Prasad Udyan
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(b) Amrit Udyan
(c) Shanti Udyan
(d) Anand Udyan
Ans: b
Explanation: On the occasion of the
celebrations of 75 years of Independence
as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the President
of India has given a common name to the
Rashtrapati Bhavan gardens as Amrit
Udyan.
Q155. Which country won the Men’s
Hockey World Cup 2023 title?
(a) Germany
(b) Belgium
(c) England
(d) Australia
Ans: a
Explanation: Germany won their third title
after defeating the defending champions
Belgium in the final 5–4 in a shoot-out after
the match finished 3–3 in regular time. The
Netherlands captured the bronze medal by
winning 3–1 against Australia.
Q156. In the under-19 Women's t20
World Cup 2023, the Indian team
defeated which country to win the title?
(a) Sri Lanka (b) Australia
(c) South Africa (d) England
Ans: d
Explanation: India became the first-ever
ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup
winners on Sunday, after a comprehensive,
seven-wicket victory over England in
Potchefstroom.
Q157. Which of the following government
of India ministry won the best prize at the
74th Republic Day parade?
(a) Ministry of Minority Affairs
(b) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
(c) Ministry of Education
(d) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ans: d
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Explanation: Among the ministries and
departments, the tableau of the Ministry
of Tribal Affairs (Eklavya Model Residential
Schools) won the best prize.The Central
Public Works Department’s tableau on
biodiversity conservation and ‘Vande
Bharatam’ dance group earned a special
prize.
Q158. UPSC has recommended the name
of ________ as the new Drugs Controller
General of India (DCGI).
(a) Dr Jai Prakash
(b) Dr. VG Somani
(c) Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi
(d) Dr. Sangeeta Verma
Ans: c
Explanation: Rajeev Singh
Raghuvanshi has been appointed as the
new Drug Controller General of India
(DCGI), Central Drugs Standard Control
Organization (CDSCO). Rajeev Singh
Raghuvanshi is a former Indian
Pharmacopoeia Commission secretary-
cum-scientific director. Rajeev Singh
Raghuvanshi has been appointed as the
new Drug Controller General of India
(DCGI), Central Drugs Standard Control
Organization (CDSCO). Rajeev Singh
Raghuvanshi is a former Indian
Pharmacopoeia Commission secretary-
cum-scientific director.
Q159. Which state tableau has won the
top prize at the 74th Republic Day
parade?
(a) Maharashtra tableau
(b) Punjab Tableau
(c) Uttarakhand Tableau
(d) Uttar Pradesh Tableau
Ans: c
Explanation: Uttarakhand tableau which
showcased the state's wildlife and religious
sites at the 74th Republic Day parade has
won the top prize. Uttarakhand's tableau
showcased the state's wildlife and religious
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sites during the ceremonial parade at
Kartavya Path on January 26.
Q160. According to the IMF World
Economic Outlook report, what is India’s
growth rate in 2023?
(a) 7.1% (b) 6.9%
(c) 7.0% (d) 6.1%
Ans: d
Explanation: Growth in India is set to
decline from 6.8% in 2022 to 6.1% in 2023
before picking up to 6.8% in 2024, with
resilient domestic demand despite
external headwinds,” said the IMF's World
Economic Outlook update.
Q161. According to Budget 2023, how
much capital has been allocated to the
Indian railway?
(a) 1.90 lakh crore
(b) 3.00 lakh crore
(c) 2.00 lakh crore
(d) 2.40 lakh crore
Ans: d
Explanation: The Indian Railways has been
allocated a capital outlay of Rs 2.4 lakh
crore in the Union Budget 2023-24. This is
the highest ever allocation to the national
transporter and continues on the trend
followed last year with a gross budgetary
support of Rs 1.37 lakh crore in fiscal 2022-
23.
Q162. Who has been rewarded with the
Lifetime Achievement Awards by the
India-UK Achievers Honors?
(a) Nirmala Sitharaman
(b) Manmohan Singh
(c) Piyush Goyal
(d) Raghuram Rajan
Ans: b
Explanation: Former prime minister
Dr Manmohan Singh was recently
conferred a Lifetime Achievement Honour
by the India-UK Achievers Honours in
London for his contribution to economic
and political life. The India-UK Achievers
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Honours by NISAU UK, in partnership with
the British Council in India and the UK’s
Department for International Trade (DIT),
celebrate the achievements of Indian
students who studied at British universities
and the Lifetime Achievement Honour is a
nod to Dr Singh’s academic achievements
at the Universities of Oxford and
Cambridge.
Q163. How much money has been
allocated to revamp the credit guarantee
scheme for MSME in budget 2023?
(a) 1000 crore
(b) 9000 crore
(c) 5000 crore
(d) 8000 crore
Ans: b
Explanation: The revamped credit
guarantee scheme for Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) will take
effect from April 1, through infusion
of ₹9,000 crore in the corpus, said Union
Finance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman while presenting the Union
Budget 2023.
Q164. How much allocation has been
made for the Ministry of defense in the
India Budget 2023?
(a) 2.94 lakh crore
(b) 3.94 lakh crore
(c) 5.94 lakh crore
(d) 4.94 lakh crore
Ans: c
Explanation: The Budget of the Ministry of
Defence includes the allocation towards
the three defence services along with the
expenditure on research and development
and border roads. In 2023-24, the Ministry
has been allocated Rs 5,93,538 crore.
Q165. How much allocation has been
made for the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways in the India Budget 2023?
(a) 2.70 lakh crore
(b) 3.70 lakh crore
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(c) 5.70 lakh crore Q168. Where did Indian Army and CAPF
(d) 4.70 lakh crore conduct a joint training exercise "Exercise
Ans: a Trishakti Prahar"?
Explanation: The total expenditure of the (a) Tripura (b) West Bengal
Ministry in 2023-24 is estimated at (c) Assam (d) Karnataka
Rs 2,70,435 crore. This is 25% higher than Ans: b
the revised estimates for 2022-23. The Explanation: Indian Army organises
highest expenditure (60% of the total integrated exercise 'Trishakri Prahar'
expenditure) is towards NHAI. In 2023-24, in North Bengal. In order to coordinate an
NHAI is allocated Rs 1,62,207 crore, all of integrated battle, the Indian Armed
which is budgetary support. Forces and Central Armed Police Forces
(CAPF) conducted a joint training exercise
Q166. What is the sanctioned judicial called "Exercise Trishakri Prahar" in North
strength of the Supreme Court of India? Bengal from 21 to 31 January, 2023
(a) 25 (b) 28
(c) 30 (d) 34 Q169. The Adani Group has acquired the
Ans: d strategic Haifa Port for USD 1.2 billion
Explanation: The Bill was passed, and recently. Haifa Port is in which country?
consequently the Supreme Court's Judges' (a) South Korea (b) Iran
sanctioned strength was increased to 34 (c) Japan (d) Israel
Judges. Nine new judges, including three Ans: d
women, were administered oath of office Explanation: The Adani Group completed
as judges of the Supreme Court. the purchase of the Israeli port of Haifa for
This appointment has taken its strength to USD 1.2 billion on Tuesday, vowing to
33, including the Chief Justice of India, out transform the skyline of this
of the sanctioned strength of 34. This is the Mediterranean city as part of its decision to
first time in the history of the Supreme invest more in Israel, including the
Court that nine judges took oath of office, establishment of an artificial intelligence
all at the same time lab in Tel Aviv.

Q167. VIHANGAM Drone Technology is Q170. Which state has won the first
introduced by ______? National Beach Soccer Championships
(a) Mahanadi Coalfields held at Dumas Beach, Surat?
(b) Coal India (a) Maharashtra (b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Gail (c) Odisha (d) Kerala
(d) Bhel Ans: d
Ans: a Explanation: Kerala has crowned to their
Explanation: Mahanadi bulging cabinet of national football
Coalfields Ltd introduces VIHANGAM trophies, putting on a show in the final of
Drone Technology and Latest Safety the National Beach Soccer Championships
Equipment. Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd and overwhelming Punjab 13-4, to win the
(MCL), the premier CPSE under the title, at Dumas Beach, Surat.
Ministry of Coal has introduced drone
technology in coal mines by launching a Q171. Which edition of Khelo India Winter
web- based portal VIHANGAM along with a Games will be held in J&K?
drone and ground control system. (a) 6 (b) 5
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Ans: d
Explanation: The third edition of the Khelo
India Winter Games will be held from
February 10 to February 14. Talking
to ANI Union Sports Minister Anurag
Thakur said, "The third edition of Khelo
India Winter Games is being inaugurated at
our Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg.
Q172. Who has emerged as the world’s
most popular leader with an approval
rating of 78 percent?
(a) Volodymyr Zelenskyy
(b) Joe Biden
(c) Emmanuel Macron
(d) Narendra Modi
Ans: d
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra
Modi has emerged as the world's most
popular leader with an approval rating of
78 per cent. This was revealed in a Global
Leader Approval Ratings released by a US
based consulting firm Morning Consult.
Q173. Which of the following country has
become the latest member of the
International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
(a) Sri Lanka (b) Ghana
(c) Cuba (d) Congo
Ans: d
Explanation: India has welcomed Congo to
International Solar Alliance. The External
Affairs Ministry said Ambassador of
Republic of Congo, Raymond Serge Bale
signed the International Solar Alliance
Framework Agreement in the presence of
Joint Secretary (Economic Diplomacy).
Q174. Joginder Sharma has announced his
retirement recently. He was related to
which sport?
(a) Hockey (b) Weightlifting
(c) Kabaddi (d) Cricket
Ans: d
Explanation: Joginder Sharma, the man
who picked up Misbah-ul-Haq's wicket to
give India victory in the inaugural T20
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World Cup in 2007, has announced his
retirement from all forms of cricket.
Q175. Which state will host the first
Youth20 (Y20) Inception Meeting in 2023?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Assam
Ans: d
Explanation: The first Youth20 (Y20)
Inception Meeting 2023 under G20 began
in Guwahati. Briefing the media ahead of
the meeting Meeta Rajivlochan, Secretary,
Ministry of Youth Affairs informed that
Youth20 deliberations hope to reach out to
youth and consult with them for their ideas
for a better future.
Q176. Which Union Ministry implements
the ‘Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas
Yojana’ scheme?
(a) Ministry of Education
(b) Ministry of Skill Development
(c) Ministry of Home Affairs
(d) Ministry of Minority Affairs
Ans: b
Explanation: The Standing Committee on
Labour, Textiles and Skill Development
chaired by Bhartruhari Mahtab submitted
its report on ‘Implementation of Pradhan
Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)’. It is
implemented by Ministry of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship.
Q177. What is the fixed interest rate of
the ‘Mahila Samman Bachat Patra’
announced recently?
(a) 6.5% (b) 7.0%
(c) 7.5% (d) 8.0%
Ans: c
Explanation: Finance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman, in her Budget 2023 speech,
announced a new small savings scheme for
women. During the budget speech, the FM
said the Mahila Samman Savings
Certificate would have a tenure of two
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years and would offer an interest rate
of 7.5%
Q178. Who are the beneficiaries of the
PM-VIKAS scheme announced in the
Union Budget 2023?
(a) Teachers (b) MSMEs
(c) Artisans (d) Students
Ans: c
Explanation: Union Finance Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new
initiative for empowering the
Vishwakarma community. The PM VIKAS
(Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal
Samman) yojana will provide support by
providing skills training to artisans and
craftsmen people engaged in traditional
and skilled professions. The special
package will help integrate them with
MSME value chain.
Q179. Where is India’s Fifth Nano Urea
Plant located?
(a) Odisha (b) Rajasthan
(c) Jharkhand (d) West Bengal
Ans: c
Explanation: Union Home Minister Amit
Shah laid the foundation stone of a ₹450
crore nano urea plant and township of the
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative
(IFFCO) in Deoghar, Jharkhand
Q180. Which company in India has
accepted digital currency for payments?
(a) Reliance Retail
(b) Tata Group
(c) Future Retail
(d) Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail.
Ans: a
Explanation: In a major push to the
Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) ambitious
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
project, Reliance Retail has begun
accepting the digital currency for
payments at its stores.
Q181. Who has bagged the ‘Mathrubhumi
Book of The Year’ award at the fourth
edition of Mathrubhumi International
Festival of Letters (MBIFL 2023)?
(a) Dr Peggy Mohan
(b) T Padmanabhan
(c) Punathil Kunjabdulla
(d) Vinod Shukla.
Ans: a
Explanation: Author Dr Peggy Mohan has
bagged the 'Mathrubhumi Book of The
Year' award at the fourth edition of
Mathrubhumi International Festival of
Letters (MBIFL 2023)
Q182. Which Union Ministry along with
the Ministry of Social Justice &
Empowerment implements the NAMASTE
scheme?
(a) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(b) Ministry of Rural Development
(c) Ministry of MSME
(d) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare
Ans: a
Explanation: NAMASTE Scheme was
launched in 2022 as a Central Sector
Scheme. The scheme is being undertaken
jointly by the Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Social
Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE) and aims
to eradicate unsafe sewer and septic tank
cleaning practices.
Q183. Which is the new competitor AI
Chatbot introduced by Google of
ChatGPT?
(a) Bard (b) Drift
(c) Hubspot (d) Watson Assistant
Ans: a
Explanation: Google has unveiled an
experimental conversation AI service
called "Bard", as it races to catch up with
the wildly popular chatbot ChatGPT from
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Q184. ____ becomes the first civic body to
launch green bonds.
(a) Bhopal (b) Kolkata
(c) Bhubaneshwar (d) Indore
Ans: d
Explanation: Indore Municipal
Corporation has ranked top in cleanliness
survey for six consecutive years, has
become the country's first civic body to
launch green bonds, seeking to raise Rs 244
crore.
Q185. Which planet beats Saturn to
become the planet with the most moons?
(a) Mercury (b) Venus
(c) Uranus (d) Jupiter
Ans: d
Explanation: The battle for the most
known moons in the Solar System is raging
on. After losing its lead to Saturn in
2019, Jupiter has once again surged ahead.
Astronomers have counted 12 previously
unknown moons in orbit around our Solar
System’s biggest planet, bringing the
known total to 92, and leaving Saturn, with
its measly count of 83, in the dust.
Q186. Which Union Ministry implements
the ‘FAME (faster adoption and
manufacturing of electric vehicles)
scheme’?
(a) Ministry of Electronics and IT
(b) Ministry of Heavy Industries
(c) Ministry of Science and Technology
(d) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Ans: b
Explanation: Ministry of Heavy
Industries implements the 'FAME (faster
adoption and manufacturing of electric
vehicles) scheme'. The government has
nearly doubled its budgetary allocation for
the FAME scheme to subsidise the
purchase of electric vehicles.
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Q187. BIND Scheme, which was seen in
the news, is associated with which
Ministry?
(a) Ministry of Defence
(b) Ministry of MSME
(c) Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting
(d) Ministry of Power
Ans: c
Explanation: BIND Schemes is being
implemented by Ministry of IT and
Broadcasting. Of the Rs 1,100 crore
estimated for the Ministry of Information
and Broadcasting, Rs 600 crore has been
set aside for the recently announced
Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network
Development (BIND) Scheme.
Q188. Exercise Desert Flag VIll held in
which of the following country?
(a) China (b) India
(c) Mongolia (d) UAE
Ans: d
Explanation: For the first time, India’s
indigenously-made light combat aircraft
Tejas will be participating in an
international multilateral air exercise —
Exercise Desert Flag VIll — in the UAE,
reflecting India’s increasing efforts at
showcasing the jet at the world stage. As
per the IAF, Exercise Desert Flag is a
multilateral air exercise which will see
participation from the air forces of the
UAE, France, Kuwait, Australia, the UK,
Bahrain, Morocco, Spain, Republic of
Korea, and the US. The aim of the exercise
is to participate in diverse fighter
engagements and learn from the best
practices of various air forces.
Q189. Which team won the Women’s T20
World Cup for the sixth time when they
beat South Africa?
(a) Australia (b) India
(c) Pakistan (d) England
Ans: a
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Explanation: Australia won the Women’s Ans:b

T20 World Cup for the sixth time when
they beat South Africa by 19 runs in the
final at Newlands. Opening batter Beth
Mooney anchored the Australian innings,
scoring an unbeaten 74 in a total of 156 for
six. Victory for the Aussies is their sixth in
Women’s T20 World Cup history and
completes a hat-trick of tournament wins
under captain Meg Lanning after their
triumphs in 2018 and 2020. Australia’s
previous victories came in 2010, 2012,
2014, 2018 and 2020.
Q190. Which team was named the winner
of the 13th Hockey India Senior Women
National Championship in 2023?
(a) Kerala (b) Odisha
(c) Madhya Pradesh (d) West Bengal
Ans:c
Explanation: Hockey Madhya Pradesh was
crowned champions of the 13th Hockey
India Senior Women National
Championship 2023 in Kakinada, Andhra
Pradesh, after defeating Hockey
Maharashtra 5-1 in the Final.
Q191. India has ranked ____ among 55
leading global economies on the
International IP Index released by the U.S.
Chambers of Commerce.
(a) 20th (b) 40th
(c) 42nd (d) 35th
Ans:c
Explanation: India ranks 42nd among 55
leading global economies on the
International IP Index released by the US
Chambers of Commerce, according to
which India is ripe to become a leader for
emerging markets seeking to transform
their economy through IP-driven
innovation.
Q192. Which player won the title of Qatar
Open Tennis 2023?
(a) Carlos Alcaraz (b) Daniil Medvedev
(c) Andy Murray (d) Novak Djokovic
Explanation: Daniil Medvedev won the
Qatar Open in his professional tennis
debut by defeating Andy Murray 6-4, 6-4,
in the final game between two former No.
1s. In every set, Medvedev converted quick
beginnings. In the first, he got to 4-1, and
in the second, he got to 3-1.
Q193. Which state government will build
the country’s first Marina or a boat basin
offering dockage?
(a) Kerala (b) Odisha
(c) Gujarat (d) Karnataka
Ans:d
Explanation: The Karnataka Government
will build the country’s first Marina or a
boat basin offering dockage, at Byndoor in
Udupi district to promote coastal tourism
in Karnataka. The government will also
seek permission from the Centre for the
relaxation of coastal regulation zone (CRZ)
to take up beach tourism in coastal areas
and pilgrim tourism.
Q194. Which player has won the Best
Men's Footballer award at the FIFA
Football Awards 2022?
(a) Lionel Messi
(b) Karim Benzema
(c) Kylian Mbappe
(d) Emiliano Martinez
Ans:a
Explanation: Lionel Messi won the award
with 52 scoring points. The selection
criteria for the men's players of the year
was: respective achievements during the
period from 8 August 2021 to 18 December
2022.
Q195. In the Spanish Para-Badminton
International Tournament, which player
won the silver medal in the Men's Singles
event?
(a) Suhas L.Y. (b) Pramod Bhagat
(c) Sukant Kadam (d) Mongkhon Bunsen
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Explanation: Ace shuttler Pramod effect from March 1, 2023.He succeeded

Bhagat settled for a silver medal in singles
and a bronze in the mixed doubles at the
Spanish Para-Badminton International
Toledo 2023, here on Sunday. The 34-year-
old, competing in singles SL3 category,
went down to England's Daniel Bethell 6-
21 18-21 in 58 minutes.
Q196. Multilateral ‘Cobra Warrior’
exercise will be organized in which
country?
(a) United Kingdom (b) India
(c) Japan (d) Australia
Ans:a
Explanation: An Indian Air Force
contingent comprising 145 Air Warriors
departed Air Force Station Jamnagar for
participating in Exercise Cobra Warrior at
the Waddington Air Force Base of the Royal
Air Force in United Kingdom.
Satyendra Prakash, who was
superannuated on February 28, 2023.He
was associated with the ECI as in-charge of
media and communication for 21 years
(1996-2017).While Priya Kumar was
named the Director General of
Doordarshan News (DD News). She will
succeed Mayank Agrawal.
Q199. Who has been appointed as the
Science Chief by the US Space Agency
NASA?
(a) Ellen Stofan (b) James L Green
(c) Jennifer Wiseman (d) Nicola Fox
Ans:d
Explanation: NASA has picked Nicola Fox, a
longtime solar scientist who heads its
heliophysics division to become the U.S.
space agency's science chief. She will be
the first woman named to serve in the role.

Q197. Which neighbouring country of Q200. Which country has been honoured
India signed MoU with ISA to increase use with the Government Leadership Award
of solar energy? 2023 by the GSM Association?
[A] Sri Lanka [B] Nepal (a) India (b) Singapore
[C] Bangladesh [D] Myanmar (c) China (d) Canada
Ans: C Ans:a
Explanation: The Bangladesh Government Explanation: GSMA, which represents
has announced the signing of an more than 750 mobile operators and 400
agreement with the International Solar companies in the telecom ecosystem,
Alliance (ISA) to increase the use of solar recognizes one country every
energy in the country. The agreement was year. India was declared winner in the
signed between the ISA Director General ceremony held at Mobile World
Ajay Mathur and the Bangladesh Power Congress Barcelona on 27 Feb, 2023.
Division Secretary Md. Habibur Rahman.
Q201. Who won the Women's Singles Title
Q198. Who has taken over as the new in National Badminton Championship?
Principal Director General of PIB? (a) Aakarshi Kashyap
(a) Rajesh Malhotra (b) Anupama Upadhyay
(b) Alok Sinha (c) P V Sindhu
(c) Nripendra Mishra (d) Sayali Gokhale
(d) Satyendra Prakash Ans:b
Ans:a Explanation: Anupama Upadhyay has won
Explanation: Rajesh Malhotra, has been the women's singles title for the first time
appointed as the Principal Director General by defeating Chhattisgarh's Aakarshi
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Kashyap in the final match of Senior
National Badminton Championship 2023.
Q202. Who took over as the Flag Officer
Commanding-in-Chief of the Western
Naval Command?
(a) Dinesh K Tripathi
(b) Ajendra Bahadur Singh
(c) Satish Namdev Ghormade
(d) G. Ashok Kumar
Ans:a
Explanation: Vice Admiral Dinesh K
Tripathi on Tuesday took over as the next
flag officer commanding-in-chief (FOC-in-
C) of the Western Naval Command, from
Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh,
PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, at an impressive
Ceremonial Parade held at INS Shikra. An
alumnus of Sainik School Rewa and
National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla,
he was commissioned into the Indian Navy
on 01 Jul 1985.
Q203. Central Government approves the
purchase of how many HTT-40 Basic
Trainer Aircraft?
(a) 50 (b) 60
(c) 70 (d) 80
Ans:c
Explanation: The Union Cabinet has
approved procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic
Trainer Aircraft from Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian
Air Force at a cost of Rs 6,828.36 crore. The
aircraft will be supplied over a period of six
years.
The HTT-40 is a turbo prop aircraft and is
designed to have good low speed handling
qualities and provide better training
effectiveness. This fully aerobatic tandem
seat turbo trainer has air-conditioned
cockpit, modern avionics, hot re-fueling,
running change over and zero-zero
ejection seats. The aircraft will meet the
shortage of basic trainer aircraft of IAF for
training of newly inducted pilots.
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Q204. Exercise DUSTLIK 2023 was
organized between India and which
country?
(a) Kyrgyzstan (b) France
(c) Uzbekistan (d) Brazil
Ans:c
Explanation: The fourth iteration of the
biennial training exercise DUSTLIK (2023)
will be held in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand,
from February 20, 2023 through March 5,
2023, as part of a military-to-military
exchange programme between the Indian
Army and the Uzbekistan Army.
Q205. In which city is the ‘Pusa Krishi
Vigyan Mela’ being organized?
(a) New Delhi (b) Patna
(c) Chandigarh (d) Jaipur
Ans:a
Explanation: he Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela is
organized every year by the Indian
Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and
this year it will be held in New Delhi from
2nd to 4th March 2023. The Pusa Krishi
Vigyan Mela will be inaugurated by the
Chief Guest, Union Minister of Agriculture
and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh
Tomar. This time the theme of the fair is
“Nutrition, Food and Environmental
Protection with Shree Anna.
Q206. Who has been honoured with the
‘Player of the Year Award’ by the Asian
Chess Federation?
(a) Parimarjan Negi
(b) D Gukesh
(c) Krishnan Sasikiran
(d) Vidit Gujrathi
Ans:b
Explanation: Asian Chess Federation
confers D Gukesh with Player of the Year
award. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh has
been honoured with Player-of-the-Year
award by the Asian Chess Federation (ACF).
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Q207. Who has become the first woman
legislator elected to the Nagaland
Legislative Assembly?
(a) Azheto Zhimomi
(b) Kahuli Sema
(c) Hekani Jakhalu
(d) Sano Wamujo
Ans:c
Explanation: Lawyer by training, NDPP's
Hekani Jakhalu hopes to get ministry in
Assembly, says as NGO worker could only
do so much. On Thursday, the Nationalist
Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP)'s
Hekani Jakhalu became the first ever
woman to be elected to the Nagaland
Legislative Assembly
Q208. Who has been elected as the new
chairman of the Central Electricity
Regulatory Commission (CERC)?
(a) Ajay Singh
(b) Rajiv Kumar
(c) Jishnu Baruah
(d) Umesh Awasthi
Ans:c
Explanation: ishnu Barua has become the
new chairperson of power regulator
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
(CERC). Jishnu Barua has become the new
chairperson of power regulator Central
Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC).
Barua has been appointed chairperson of
the CERC on February 27, 2023.
Q209. Who has recently become India's
81st Chess Grandmaster?
(a) Vignesh N R
(b) Sayantan Das
(c) Pranesh M
(d) Rahul Srivastava
Ans:b
Explanation: Sayantan Das became India’s
81st Chess Grandmaster as well as the 11th
player from West Bengal to bag the honour
after he crossed the 2500-mark in live
ratings and won the Cannes Open on
Sunday with a score of 7.5 out of 9.
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The 26-year-old had achieved his final GM
norm in 2017 but had to wait 6 years to
cross the 2500-mark in order to become a
grandmaster.
Q210. Who has been appointed as the
new coach of the Indian Men's Hockey
team?
(a) Craig Fulton (b) Dilip Tirkey
(c) Graham Reid (d) Mario Lemieux
Ans:a
Explanation: Hockey India has appointed
Craig Fulton of South Africa as the new
head coach of the Indian men's hockey
team. Craig Fulton will replace Graham
Reid who resigned in January 2023
following India's poor performance in the
World Cup. Craig Fulton represented South
Africa at the Atlanta 1996 and Athens 2004
Olympics.Fulton managed the Irish men's
hockey team between 2014 and 2018 and
helped them qualify for the Rio 2016
Olympics.He also won the FIH Coach of the
Year in 2015 while with the Irish team.
Q211. Who has been elected as the new
President of Vietnam?
(a) Vo Van Thuong
(b) Nguyen Xuan Phuc
(c) Pham Minh Chinh
(d) Vuong Dinh Hue
Ans:A
Explanation: The country is changing its
top leadership as it continues its anti-
corruption campaign. The National
Assembly(NA) of the Socialist Republic of
Vietnam elected Vo Van Thuong(Võ Văn
Thưởng) (52 years old), a member of the
Politburo of the Communist Party of
Vietnam, as the new President of Vietnam
for a term running until 2026. Mr. Vo Van
Thuong took oath as the new president of
Vietnam during the National Assembly’s
extraordinary meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Vương Đình Huệ, Chairman of NA, on
behalf of the parliament has recognised
the oath of the new President.
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Q212. As per the ‘Indian States’ Energy
Transition’ report, which states made the
most progress in transition to clean
electricity?
[A] Karnataka and Gujarat
[B] Telangana and Tamil Nadu
[C] Gujarat and Punjab
[D] Haryana and Himachal Pradesh
Ans:a
Explanation: Karnataka and Gujarat are
among the major states making the most
progress in transition to clean electricity,
according to a new report on India's energy
transition, prepared by the Institute for
Energy Economics and Financial Analysis
(IEEFA) along with EMBER.
Q213. The Windsor framework deal
approved between which countries?
(a) UK and US
(b) US and UAE
(c) UAE and EU
(d) UK and EU
Ans:d
Explanation: After months of intensive
talks, the United Kingdom and European
Union have unveiled an agreement on the
Northern Ireland Protocol, called
the Windsor Framework. This is not a new
protocol or a fundamental rewrite of the
current treaty. But the package announced
this week is an improved deal that could
substantively ease how the protocol will
operate for businesses as well as
individuals. It is a negotiating achievement
that marks a turning point in the long road
since Brexit for Northern Ireland.
Q214. Who is elected as the new
President of Nigeria?
(a) Muhammadu Buhari
(b) Bola Tinbhu
(c) Ebele Johnthan
(d) Shehu Sagari
Ans:b
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Explanation: Bola Tinubu has been
associated with the 'All Progressive
Congress Party' from which he has been
winning elections. He will become Nigeria's
fifth president since the country returned
to democratic rule in 1999, emerging as
winner for the country's top job on his first
attempt.
Q215. Who has been appointed as the
Director General of the Border - Guarding
force Sashtra Seema Bal ?
(a) Rashmi Shukla
(b) Pankaj Kumar
(c) Anish Dayal Singh
(d) Sujoy Lal Thousen
Ans:a
Explanation: The Appointments
Committee of the Cabinet has approved
the appointment IPS officer of the
Maharashtra cadre, Rashmi Shukla as
director general of Sashastra Seema Bal
(SSB) till her superannuation (30.06.2024).
Presently, she is serving as the Additional
Director General of CRPF.
Q216. Recently, The Indian Air Force (IAF)
along with whom participated in Exercise
Shinyuu Maitri.?
(a) Australia (b) Russia
(c) Japan (d) United Kingdom
Ans:c
Explanation: The Indian Air Force (IAF)
participated in Exercise Shinyuu Maitri
with the Japan Air Self-Defence Force
(JASDF). The Exercise Shinyuu Maitri is
being organized on the sidelines of the
Indo-Japan Joint Army Exercise, Dharma
Guardian, which was conducted from 13
February 2023 to 02 March 2023 at
Komatsu, Japan.
Q31. Central Board of Irrigation and
Power (CBIP) award was conferred on
which institution?
[A] REC [B] NTPC
[C] ONGC [D] GAIL
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Ans:B
Explanation: NTPC Limited, has been
honoured with the CBIP Award 2022 for
'Outstanding Contribution in Power
Generation', attributed to its Vindhyachal
Super Thermal Power Station, the largest
power station in the country for its
efficiency and high level of generation
Q217. SAMARTH scheme’, which was seen
in the news, is associated with which
Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Textiles
[B] Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Defence
Ans:A
Explanation: Samarth is a demand-driven
and placement-oriented umbrella skilling
programme of the Ministry of Textiles. The
implementation period of the scheme: is
up to March 2024.
Q218. AM Ahmadi passed away recently
at the age of 90. Who was he?
(a) Writer
(b) Politician
(c) Actor
(d) Chief justice
Ans:d
Explanation: Former Chief Justice of India
A.M. Ahmadi has passed away at the age of
90. Ahmadi was the chief justice from 1994
to 1997. His judicial career as a City Civil
and Session Court judge in Ahmedabad, he
was the only Chief Justice of India who
started at the very lowest rank to rise to
the highest position of the Indian judiciary.
Q219. Which team won the 76th edition
of the Santosh Trophy?
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Karnataka
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Services
Ans:b
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Explanation: Karnataka ended winner as
they edged past Meghalaya 3-2 to emerge
champions at the 76th National Football
Championship for the Santosh Trophy at
the King Fahd International Stadium in
Riyadh.
Q220. Which Aircraft Carrier is hosting the
first edition of the Naval Commanders'
Conference 2023?
(a) INS Mumbai (b) INS Shardul
(c) INS Kolkata (d) INS Vikrant
Ans:d
Explanation: The first edition of the Naval
Commanders’ Conference 2023 began
onboard India’s first indigenous aircraft
carrier, INS Vikrant. The conference serves
as a platform for Naval Commanders to
discuss important security issues at the
military-strategic level as well as to interact
with senior government functionaries
through an institutionalised forum. The
first phase of the Commanders’
Conference is being held at sea, and for the
first-time, onboard INS Vikrant.
Q221. Mauganj has become the 53rd
district of which state?
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Gujarat
(c) Rajasthan (d) Madhya Pradesh
Ans:d
Explanation: Mauganj was declared as
53rd district of Madhya Pradesh by Shivraj
Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of
Madhya Pradesh. Mauganj is a tehsil of the
Rewa district. CM Chouhan declared that
Mauganj would become the 53rd MP
district during a function in Rewa. It will be
built by combining four of the Rewa
district’s tehsils.
Q222. Who has won the BBC Indian
Sportswoman of the Year award for 2022?
(a) Mirabai Chanu
(b) Lovlina Borgohain
(c) Karnam Malleswari
(d) Bajrang Punia
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Ans:a
Explanation: Tokyo Olympic Games silver-
medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has
bagged the 2022 ’BBC Indian Sportswoman
Of The Year’ award after a public vote. The
28-year-old weightlifter from Manipur
became the first athlete to win the award
twice in a row after bagging it in 2021 as
well. BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year
Award was launched in 2019 to celebrate
sportswomen in India who have made their
mark on the world stage.
Q223. Rest of India's team defeated
whom to win the prestigious Irani Cup
title?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Haryana
(d) Gujarat
Ans:a
Explanation: In the final of the Irani Cup
2022/23, Team Rest of India secured their
30th title win in the Indian domestic
tournament, continuing their dominant
performance. They defeated Madhya
Pradesh by 238 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who
showcased brilliant batting skills across
both innings, was adjudged the Player of
the Match. He smashed a double century
and a century in the two innings,
contributing significantly to ROI’s victory.
Q224. Which country has proposed to
create ‘International Big Cat Alliance’?
[A] USA [B] India
[C] Indonesia [D] Japan
Ans:B
Explanation: India has proposed the
creation of a new global alliance called the
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) to
protect seven major big cats, including
tigers, lions, and cheetahs. The IBCA will be
open to 97 countries and organizations
interested in protecting these animals.
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Q225. Who has taken over as the 28th
Controller General of Accounts?
(a) Soma Roy Burman
(b) SS Dubey
(c) Ashwini Vaishnaw
(d) Sumit Tyagi
Ans:b
Explanation: Shri Dubey is the
th
28 Controller General of Accounts
(CGA), Ministry of Finance, Government of
India. Shri Dubey, a 1989-batch Indian Civil
Accounts Service (ICAS) officer, is
appointed by the Government of India as
the Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
with effect from 6th March, 2023
Q226. With whom the Bombay Stock
Exchange (BSE) has collaborated to launch
'FinImPower'?
(a) UNESCO
(b) UN Women India
(c) National Women's Commission
(d) World Bank
Ans:b
Explanation: FinEMPOWER, a new
initiative from BSE and UN Women India,
was introduced at the Bombay Stock
Exchange (BSE). In order to empower
women towards financial security, BSE and
UN Women have collaborated on a year-
long capacity-building programme.
Q227. Who has taken oath as the CM of
Meghalaya for the second consecutive
term?
(a) Phagu Chauhan
(b) Conrad Sangma
(c) Prestone Tynsong
(d)Prem Tamang
Ans:b
Explanation: National People's Party
president, Conrad K Sangma, has taken
oath as the chief minister of Meghalaya for
the second consecutive term. Governor
Phagu Chauhan has administered the oath
of office to Sangma. The sworn-in
ceremony was attended by PM Narendra
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Modi, BJP president JP Nadda and home
minister Amit Shah. While Nationalist
Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP)'s
Neiphiu Rio will take oath as Nagaland
chief minister.
Q228. HUID Number, which was seen in
the news, is associated with which
element/product?
[A] Rice [B] Cotton
[C] Gold [D] Lithium
Ans:c
Explanation: Hallmark Unique
Identification (HUID) number is a unique 6-
digit alphanumeric code consisting of
numbers and letters. It is stamped
manually on a piece of jewellery to
ensure purity and fitness of gold via third
party assurance to the customers.
Q229. ‘Bahu Balli’, the world’s first 200-
meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier has
been installed in which state?
[A] West Bengal [B] Maharashtra
[C] Assam [D] Odisha
Ans:B
Explanation: The Ministry of Road and
Highways has announced the installation
of the World's first bamboo-made crash
barrier on the Vani-Warora Highway
in Vidarbha, Maharashtra.
Q230. Five day long Yaoshang festival has
begun in which state?
(a) Tripura (b) West Bengal
(c) Assam (d) Manipur
Ans:d
Explanation: Yaoshang, Manipur‘s version
of Holi, which lasts for five days, has begun.
On the full moon of Lamta (February–
March) in the Meitei lunar calendar, the
event is observed annually. Yaosang,
sometimes referred to as the Burning of
the Straw Hut, starts just after dusk and is
immediately followed by Yaoshang. In a
practise known as “nakatheng,” kids solicit
their neighbours for financial gifts.
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Q231. Who has become the first woman
officer to command a fighter unit in IAF?
(a) Parul Goyal
(b) Anshika Singh
(c) Avani Chaturvedi
(d) Shalija Dhami
Ans:d
Explanation: Group Captain Shaliza Dhami
(Ludhiana) has been selected by the Indian
Air Force to take over a frontline combat
unit's command in the western sector. She
becomes the first woman officer in the
history of the IAF to be given the frontline
combat unit command. Currently, she is
posted in the operations branch of a
frontline command headquarters. She also
served as flight commander of a Chetak
unit at the Hindon air base— both firsts for
an IAF woman officer.
Q234. Which country chaired the 19th
BIMSTEC ministerial meeting?
(a) India
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Thailand
(d) Bhutan
Ans:c
Explanation: The 19th BIMSTEC Ministerial
Meeting was hosted by the chair Thailand.
India’s Union Minister of State for External
Affairs Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh
participated in the 19th BIMSTEC
Ministerial Meeting. The meeting also
approved the draft Host Country
Agreement between India and the
BIMSTEC Secretariat for establishing
BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate
in India. BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030 was
also approved and will be launched at the
6th BIMSTEC Summit.
Q235. Sheikh Mohammed bin
Abdulrahman Al-Thani has become the
new Prime Minister of which country?
(a) Qatar (b) Bahrain
(c) Oman (d) United Arab Emirates
Ans:a
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Explanation: Amir Tamim appoints Sheikh
Mohammed as Qatar's new prime
minister. Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin
Hamad Al Thani has appointed Foreign
Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin
Abdulrahman Al-Thani as the country's
new prime minister.
Q236. Which country hosted the third
session of the National Platform for
Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR)?
[A] Sri Lanka [B] Nepal
[C] India [D] USA
Ans:c
Explanation: India hosted the third session
of the National Platform for Disaster Risk
Reduction (NPDRR) at New Delhi. Over
1200 subject experts, practitioners,
academicians and delegates deliberated
upon various cross cutting issues on
disaster risk reduction based on the 10-
point agenda on Disaster Risk Reduction
given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
and Sendai Framework.
Q237. The ‘Landslide Atlas’ report in India
is published by which among the
following organization?
(a) India Meteorological Department
(b) Wildlife Trust of India
(c) National Remote Sensing Centre
(d) National Informatics Centre
Ans:c
Explanation: Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag
district, which houses the Kedarnath
shrine, has “maximum exposure to
landslide risk in the country”, according to
the ‘Landslide Atlas’ report prepared by
Hyderabad-based National Remote
Sensing Centre (NRSC) of the Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO)
Q238. Shaun Marsh has announced his
retirement from first-class cricket. He was
a cricketer of which country?
(a) England (b) New Zealand
(c) Australia (d) South Africa
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Ans: c
Explanation: Shaun Marsh has retired from
first-class cricket after 22 years of service
for Western Australia at Sheffield Shield
level, and 38 Test matches for Australia.
Q239. Who organised the operational
level exercise TROPEX 2023?
(a) Indian Navy
(b) Indian Air Force
(c) Indian Army
(d) Indian Coast Guard
Ans:a
Explanation: The Indian Navy’s exercise,
called the “Theatre Level Operational
Readiness Exercise for 2023” (TROPEX-23),
culminated in the Arabian Sea after
running for four months from November
2022 to March 2023. TROPEX-23 witnessed
the participation of approximately
70 Indian Navy ships, six submarines and
over 75 aircraft.
Q240. In which district of Jammu and
Kashmir the army hoisted the tallest
'Iconic National Flag'?
(a) Udhampur (b) Rajouri
(c) Doda (d) Kishtwar
Ans:c
Explanation: In the rugged Doda area of
Jammu & Kashmir, the Army erected the
tallest “Iconic National Banner”. The
highest tricolour in the Doda district, which
has been erected on a 100-foot pole, was
unfurled by Maj Gen Ajay Kumar, GOC
Delta Force, Commander 9 Sector RR Brig.
Samir K.
Q241. Salhoutuonuo Kruse made history
by becoming the first woman Cabinet
minister of which state?
[A] Sikkim [B] Nagaland
[C] Jharkhand [D] Bihar
Ans:B
Explanation: Salhoutuonuo Kruse is an
Indian politician from Nagaland. In 2023,
She along with Hekani Jakhalu Kense
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became the first women from Nagaland to
be elected to the Nagaland Legislative
Assembly.
Q242. Who has become the first woman
officer to command Electronics and
Mechanical Engineers (EME) unit near
China border?
(a) Geeta Rana
(b) Aruna Miller
(c) Apsara A Iyer
(d) Janani Ramachandran
Ans:A
Explanation: Colonel Geeta Rana of the
Indian Army's Corps of Electronics and
Mechanical Engineers has become the first
woman officer of the Indian Army to
command a field workshop on the forward
front in eastern Ladakh. After this Colonel
Geeta has become the first woman officer
to achieve this achievement. Colonel Geeta
will command the independent field
workshop deployed along the China
border.
Q243. Which of the following metro
becomes the first to accept digital
currency for parking?
(a) Bengaluru Metro
(b) Delhi Metro
(c) Kochi Metro
(d) Kolkata Metro
Ans:c
Explanation: Kochi Metro Rail Limited has
become the first metro to accept the
central bank digital currency issued by the
RBI. Kochi Metro has prepared a system to
pay parking charges in e-rupees. The
service will initially be available at the
parking lot adjacent to Thaikudam Metro
Station. Later, the facility will be extended
to other station parking lots as well.
Technology start-up Anantham Online has
made this service available at Kochi Metro
Parking in collaboration with IDFC First
Bank.
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Q244. Which of the following state has
become India’s first state to launch the
Resham Keet Bima scheme for
sericulturists?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Sikkim
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Uttarakhand
Ans:d
Explanation: Uttarakhand become India's
first state to start insurance scheme for
sericulturists. Ganesh Joshi, the state's
agriculture minister, said that Uttarakhand
launched the country's first "Resham Keet
Bima" programme to safeguard its
sericulturists.
Q245. Who has been appointed as new
Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of Tech Mahindra?
(a) Krishnan Sankarasubramaniam
(b) Rajiv Kumar
(c) Dixit Joshi
(d) Mohit Joshi
Ans:d
Explanation: Former Infosys
President Mohit Joshi has been appointed
as the company's Managing Director and
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a term of
5 years, beginning on December 20, 2023,
and ending on December 19, 2028,
according to IT services provider Tech
Mahindra (both days inclusive).
Q246. Who is organizing the third edition
of the ‘La Perouse’ Exercise?
(a) India (b) USA
(c) France (d) UK
Ans:c
Explanation: The third edition of the
multilateral exercise La Perouse is being
organized from 13 to 14 March 2023 in the
Indian Ocean region. This biennial exercise
'La Perouse' is organized by the French
Navy. Royal Australian Navy, French Navy,
Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force,
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Royal Navy and United States Navy and
Indian Navy are participating in this
exercise. From the Indian side, the
indigenously built Guided Missile Frigate
INS Sahyadri and Fleet Tanker INS Jyoti are
participating in the exercise.
Q247. Which Union Ministry launched the
‘LEAN Scheme’?
[A] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ans:b
Explanation: The MSME Competitive
(LEAN) Scheme was launched by Union
Ministry of MSME to improve the global
competitiveness of Indian MSMEs. The
scheme will encourage MSMEs to adopt
LEAN manufacturing practices, such as 5S,
Kaizen, KANBAN, and Visual workplace.
The scheme aims to transform Indian
MSMEs into world-class manufacturers
through LEAN manufacturing practices.
Q248. The Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden,
which is Asia’s largest tulip garden, will
open to the public on 19 March 2023. It is
located in which place?
(a) Delhi (b) Chandigarh
(c) Jammu and Kashmir (d) Ladakh
Ans:c
Explanation: Asia's largest tulip garden,
the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden
was opened for travellers to admire the
beautiful flowers. It is located between Dal
Lake and the Zabarwan hills in Srinagar,
the garden has over 1.5 million (15 lakh)
tulips of various colours and hues.
Q249. What is India’s rank in the list of
most polluted countries on the World Air
Quality Index?
(a) 6th (b) 10th
(c) 8th (d) 15th
Ans:c
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Explanation: India ranked at the 8th spot
in the list of world's top 10 most polluted
countries after SWISS firm IQAir released
its 'World Air Quality Report' 2022.
However, India improved its ranking as it
dropped from 5th to 8th place.
Meanwhile, in the list of most polluted
cities, 39 of 50 cities are in India.
Q250. Who has become the first woman
loco pilot of the Vande Bharat Express
train?
(a) Shiva Chauhan (b) Mira Nayak
(c) Aditi Singh (d) Surekha Yadav
Ans:d
Explanation: Surekha Yadav started her
career as an assistant driver in 1989.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Surekha Yadav
who has scripted history becoming the first
woman loco pilot of the Vande Bharat
Express train thanked the Railway
department for the opportunity.
Q251. Which company has recently got
the status of Infrastructure Finance
Company from RBI?
(a) IREDA (b) Bharat Dynamics
(c) NTPC (d) Coal India
Ans:a
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India
(RBI) has granted an 'Infrastructure
Finance Company (IFC)' status to Indian
Renewable Energy Development Agency
(IREDA) today. It was earlier classified as
'Investment and Credit Company (ICC)'.
Q252. Who has been promoted to the
Managing Director of LIC recently?
(a) Tablesh Pandey
(b) BC Patnaik
(c) Sanjeev Mehta
(d) Siddharth Mohanty
Ans:a
Explanation: Shri M Jagannath, has taken
charge of the position of Managing
Director of the Corporation on 13th March
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2023," the press release stated. He had
taken the charge from March 13.
Jagannath had joined the organisation as a
Direct Recruit Officer in 1988.
Q253. Who has been awarded the 32nd
Vyas Samman 2022?
(a) Jayathmika Lakshmi
(b) Yaduraya Wodeyar
(c) Gyan Chaturvedi
(d) Trishika Kumari Devi
Ans:c
Explanation: Pagalkhana, a 2018 satirical
novel by renowned Hindi author Dr. Gyan
Chaturvedi, has been chosen for the 32nd
Vyas Samman. Dr. Chaturvedi’s Pagalkhana
(mental hospital) wa was chosen for the
prestigious Vyas Samman by a selection
committee led by distinguished author
Prof. Ramji Tiwari.
Q254. Which state approved the 10%
horizontal reservation to statehood
activists in state government job?
[A] Jharkhand [B] Uttarakhand
[C] Punjab [D] Rajasthan
Ans:B
Explanation: Uttarakhand government
approved 10 % horizontal reservation for
statehood activists in state govt jobs. In
Uttarakhand, the government has given
approval to the 10 percent horizontal
reservation to the statehood activists in
the state government job.
Q255. Which film won seven awards
during the Oscars 2023 event?
[A] Everything Everywhere All at Once
[B] Elvis
[C] Tar
[D] Top Gun: Maverick
Ans:A
Explanation: The science fiction comedy,
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
dominated the Oscars, by winning seven
awards. At the 95th Academy Awards, the
film received seven awards, which
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included the Best Picture award, best
actress, best director, best supporting
actor, best supporting actress, best editing
and best original screenplay. Michelle
Yeoh has become only the second woman
of colour to win the best actress Oscar
after 2002.
Q256. What is the name of the cyclone
that has caused winds and torrential rain
in Malawi and Mozambique?
[A] Feddy [B] Freddy
[C] Mousie [D] Rhino
Ans:B
Explanation: Cyclone Freddy with
powerful winds and torrential rain has
killed over 100 people in Malawi and
Mozambique. Freddy is on track to become
the longest-lasting storm on record, as per
the authorities. United Nations also
announced that more than 11,000 people
were affected by the storm.
Q257. Who has been selected by the US
Senate as the next US Ambassador to
India?
(a) Kenneth Juster
(b) Atul Keshap
(c) Eric Garcetti
(d) A. Elizabeth Jones
Ans:c
Explanation: The US Senate Committee
has announced the appointment of Eric
Garcetti as the new US Ambassador to
India. Despite being nominated by
President Joe Biden almost two years ago,
Garcetti’s appointment had been pending
until now. Eric Garcetti served as the
President of the City Council of Los Angeles
for four consecutive terms and is known to
be a close acquaintance of President Biden.
He has also emerged as a leader within the
Democratic Party. However, Garcetti’s
tenure as mayor of Los Angeles lasted for
nine years and was not without
controversy. In 2020, there was a
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controversial incident that occurred during
his time in office.
Q258. According to the report of the
Stockholm International Peace Research
Institute, which is the world's largest
importing country of weapons?
(a) China (b) India
(c) France (d) Qatar
Ans:b
Explanation: India is still the world's
largest importer of military equipment,
despite an 11% decline in arms purchases
between 2013–17 and 2018–22, according
to a study by the Stockholm International
Peace Research Institute (Sipri).
Q259. According to the Ministry of
Education, which of the following state
has the lowest literacy rate in India?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) West Bengal
(c) Assam
(d) Bihar
Ans:d
Explanation: Bihar lowest at 61.8%, Kerala
highest at 94% According to the data
shared by the Ministry of Education, Bihar
(61.8 %) has the lowest literacy and Kerala
has the highest literacy rate in India at 94%.
Q260. As per the World Air Quality Report
prepared by IQAir, which of the following
is the most polluted city in India?
(a) Guwahati
(b) Delhi
(c) Bhiwadi
(d) Faridabad
Ans:c
Explanation: The 2022 report is based on
PM2. 5 data from 7,323 cities and 131
countries. Abysmal statistics showed
that Bhiwadi in Rajasthan with PM levels of
92.7 was found to be the most polluted city
in India and third most polluted city in the
world.
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Q261. Who has been appointed as the
Chairman of the Pension Fund Regulatory
and Development Authority (PFRDA)?
(a) Pradeep Kharola
(b) Deepak Mohanty
(c) R Venkataramani
(d) Mukul Rohatgi
Ans:b
Explanation: The Indian government has
appointed Deepak Mohanty as the new
chairman of Pension Fund Regulatory and
Development Authority (PFRDA), replacing
Supratim Bandyopadhyay whose term
ended in January.
Q262. Who has been selected for
Saraswati Samman for the year 2022?
(a) Jayathmika Lakshmi
(b) Gyan Chaturvedi
(c) Sivasankari
(d) Trishika Kumari Devi
Ans:c
Explanation: The KK Birla Foundation has
announced that Tamil writer Sivasankari
will be the recipient of the prestigious
Saraswati Samman award for the year
2022, for her 2019 memoir, Surya
Vamsam. This award is one of the most
esteemed recognitions in Indian literature,
and comes with a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh,
a plaque, and a citation.
Q263. The 13th edition of a bilateral
armour exercise, EX Bold Kurukshetra,
between India and which country was
concluded at Jodhpur Military Station,
India?
(a) Tanzania (b) Bangladesh
(c) Oman (d) Singapore
Ans:d
Explanation: The 13th edition of the
bilateral exercise 'Bold Kurukshetra'
between the Indian Army and
the Singapore Army was held at Jodhpur
Military Station from March 06-13, 2023
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Q264. Which airport topped the list of the
world's best airports released by Skytrax?
(a) Munich Airport
(b) Zurich Airport
(c) Singapore Changi Airport
(d) Indira Gandhi International Airport
Ans:c
Explanation: The Indira Gandhi
International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi has
been named the best airport in South Asia
by the UK-based consultancy, Skytrax. In
addition, it has also received the award for
the cleanest airport in India for the third
consecutive year.
Q265. Who is appointed as the new CEO
and MD of Tata Consultancy Services
(TCS)?
(a) K. Krithivasan
(b) Rajesh Gopinathan
(c) Natrajan Chandrasekaran
(d) Adar Poonawalla
Ans:a
Explanation: Rajesh Gopinathan, the
Managing Director and CEO of Tata
Consultancy Services (TCS), has announced
his decision to resign from his position in
order to pursue other interests.
Gopinathan has been with the company for
more than two decades. TCS’s board of
directors has approved his request to step
down and has appointed K Krithivasan as
CEO-designate, effective from March 16,
2023.
Q266. Which bank has become the official
banking partner of Mumbai Indians?
(a) HDFC bank
(b) IDFC First Bank
(c) State Bank of India
(d) Axis Bank
Ans:b
Explanation: IDFC FIRST Bank, announced
its three-year partnership with Mumbai
Indians today. Beginning this season, IDFC
FIRST Bank will be the Official Banking
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Partner and marks IDFC FIRST Bank's debut
in cricket partnerships.
Q267. Who has become the fastest Indian
in under 21 group to swim across the Palk
Strait from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to
Dhanuskodi in Tamil Nadu?
(a) Sampanna Ramesh
(b) Virdhawal Khade
(c) Sajan Prakash
(d) Sandeep Sejwal
Ans:a
Explanation: Sampanna Ramesh Shelar, a
Bachelor of Physical Education student,
has set a new record by becoming the
fastest Indian in the under-21 category to
swim across the Palk Strait, from
Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanuskodi in
Tamil Nadu. He completed the 29 km
distance in just 5 hours and 30 minutes,
beating the previous record of 8 hours and
26 minutes. He is coached by Mr. Jitendra
Khasnis and plans to complete solo swims
across the English and Catalina Channels to
achieve the Oceans Seven Challenge.
Q268. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok
Gehlot has announced the decision to
carve out how many new districts in the
states?
(a) 15 (b) 14 (c) 19 (d) 18
Ans:c
Explanation: In a significant
announcement in the election year,
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has
announced the formation of 19 new
districts and three new divisions in the
state, earmarking Rs 2,000 crore for
infrastructure development for them
Q269. Indian Railways to become Net
Zero Carbon Emitter by which year?
(a) 2025 (b) 2030
(c) 2035 (d) 2040
Ans:b
Explanation: Indian Railways has set a
target of becoming a ‘net-zero carbon
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emitter’ by 2030, said Union Railways
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written
reply to the Lok Sabha. The Railways plans
to achieve this ambitious target in two
steps: A complete transition to electric
trains by December 2023 and powering the
trains and stations primarily through non-
renewable sources by 2030.
Q270. PM Mitra Mega Textile Park will be
set up in how many states?
(a) 05 (b) 06 (c) 07 (d) 08
Ans:c
Explanation: Seven sites were chosen out
of 18 proposals for PM MITRA parks which
were received from 13 States. The Parks
will come up in Tamil Nadu, Telangana,
Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar
Pradesh and Maharashtra. These are
aimed at helping India to achieve the
United Nations Sustainable Development
Goal 9: “Build resilient infrastructure,
promote sustainable industrialization and
foster innovation”. It is hoped that the PM
MITRA Parks will have world-class
industrial infrastructure which would
attract cutting age technology and boost
FDI and local investment in the textiles
sector.
Q271. Who has become the oldest player
to win the ATP Masters 1000 title?
(a) Andy Murray
(b) Matthew Ebden
(c) Daniil Medvedev
(d) Rohan Bopanna
Ans:d
Explanation: Rohan Bopanna, a 43-year-
old Indian tennis player, and his Australian
partner Matthew Ebden have become the
oldest duo to win an ATP Masters 1000
title. They won the men’s doubles final at
the Indian Wells Masters 2023 tournament
in California by defeating the top-seeded
team of Wesley Koolhof and Neil Skupski.
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Q272. Who is the author of the book -
‘Bipin: The Man Behind the Uniform’?
(a) Rajdeep Sardesai
(b) Rachna Bisht Rawat
(c) Chetan Bhagat
(d) Manoj Sinha
Ans:b
Explanation: Rachna Biswat Rawat, a
journalist and writer from India, has
recently written a book called “Bipin: The
Man Behind the Uniform.” The book was
presented to India’s Minister of Defence,
Rajnath Singh, by the author. It serves as a
fitting tribute to General Rawat’s life and
achievements.
Q273. Who has been appointed as the
Chairman and Managing Director of BPCL?
(a) G Krishna Kumar (b) Anupam Munda
(c) P K Sinha (d) Kiran Pradhan
Ans:a
Explanation: G Krishnakumar appoints as
Bharat Petroleum Corporation's chairman.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
(BPCL), a 'Maharatna' and a Fortune Global
500 Company, announced that G.
Krishnakumar has taken over as the
Chairman and Managing Director of the
company.
Q274. MCF Rae Bareli Hockey Stadium is
named after which women hockey
player?
(a) Gurjeet Kaur
(b) Ishika Chowdhary
(c) Rani Rampal
(d) Sushila Chanu
Ans:c
Explanation: Rani Rampal, a prominent
player on the Indian hockey team, has
achieved a significant milestone as the first
woman in the sport to have a stadium
named after her. The MCF Rae Bareli has
renamed the hockey stadium to 'Rani's
Girls Hockey Turf' in her honor.
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Q275. Which Indian company got India's
first BIS license to make fire-resistant
steel?
(a) Jindal Steel
(b) Tata Steel
(c) Steel Authority of India Limited
(d) JSW Steel
Ans:a
Explanation: jindal Steel & Power has
received BIS certification to manufacture
India's First Fire Resistant Steel Structures
at its rail mill and special profile mill in
Raigarh, Chhattisgarh law graduates who
were admitted on the rolls of the Kerala
Bar Council as advocates, in the enrollment
ceremony.
Q276. According to the United Nations
Sustainable Development Solutions
Network report, what is the rank of India
in the World Happiness Index 2023?
(a) 135 (b) 126
(c) 115 (d) 95
Ans:b
Explanation: India ranked 126th in the
World Happiness Report 2023. This is an
improvement from last year, when India's
position was at the 136th spot on the list,
but India is still behind close neighbours
like Sri Lanka (112), Pakistan (108) and
Nepal (78). At the very bottom of the list is
Afghanistan at the 137th spot.
Q277. What is the name of the second
Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water
Craft (ASW SWC), which was launched
recently?
[A] Andrea [B] Androth
[C] Arnab [D] Arnala
Ans:B
Explanation: The INS Androth, second in a
series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare
Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), was
launched in Kolkata. It was built by Garden
Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in
Kolkata. In December 2022, the Indian
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Navy launched 'Arnala', the first of the
eight ASW-SWC in Chennai's Kattupalli.
Q278. Who has recently taken over as the
CEO of the coffeehouse company
Starbucks?
(a) Laxman Narasimhan
(b) Ajay Sinha
(c) Howard Schultz
(d) David Howard
Ans:a
Explanation: The coffee giant Starbucks
has appointed its new Indian-origin Chief
Executive Officer, Laxman Narasimhan. He
will join Starbucks on October 1, after
replacing Howard Schultz who will
continue as interim chief until April 2023.
The 55-years-old Indian, Narasimhan, has
served as chief executive of Lysol and
Enfamil baby formula, UK-based Reckitt
Benckiser Group PLC.
Q279. Who has been appointed to the
‘Order of Australia’ for bolstering bilateral
ties?
(a) Mukesh Ambani
(b) Ratan Tata
(c) Gautam Adani
(d) Shiv Nadar
Ans: b
Explanation: Ratan Tata, an Indian
industrialist and philanthropist, has been
named an Honorary Officer in the General
Division of the Order of Australia (AO) for
his outstanding contributions to
the Australia-India bilateral relationship,
specifically in the areas of trade,
investment, and philanthropy. The
announcement was made
by Australia’s Governor-General, following
a recommendation by Australia’s High
Commissioner to India, Barry O’Farrell.
Q280. Who has been appointed as the
new Chairman and Managing Director
(CMD) of the Cotton Corporation of India
(CCI)?
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(a) Rajesh Verma
(b) Prasad K Panicker
(c) Sanjay Khanna
(d) Lalit Kumar Gupta
Ans: d
Explanation: Lalit Kumar Gupta appointed
as CMD of Cotton Corporation of India
(CCI) The Appointments Committee of the
Cabinet (ACC) has approved the
appointment of Lalit Kumar Gupta as
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of
Cotton Corporation of India (CCI),
a PSU under the Ministry of Textile.
Q281. Who won the conferred the Sangita
Kalanidhi award 2023?
(a) Bombay Jayashri
(b) Nithyasree Mahadevan
(c) K. J. Yesudas
(d) M. S. Subbulakshmi.
Ans:a
Explanation: Bombay Jayashri chosen for
Sangita Kalanidhi Award 2023 by Music
Academy. The Music Academy has
announced that the Sangita Kalanidhi
award for 2023 will be presented to
Bombay Jayashri, a Padma Shri awardee
and renowned Carnatic vocalist.
Q282. Which of the following cricketer
wins 2022 Christopher Martin-Jenkins
Spirit of Cricket Award?
(a) Virat Kohli
(b) Asif Sheikh
(c) Ben Stokes
(d) Kiron Pollard
Ans:b
Explanation: Aasif Sheikh, a wicketkeeper
from Nepal, has been awarded the 2022
Christopher Martin-Jenkins Spirit of Cricket
Award for his act of sportsmanship during
a T20 international match.
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Q283. Which state government has
recently notified Thanthai Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary as the 18th wildlife sanctuary in
the state?
(a) Maharashtra (b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Odisha (d) Andhra Pradesh
Ans:b
Explanation: The government of Tamil
Nadu has decided to declare Thanthai
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary as the 18th
wildlife sanctuary in the state. This
sanctuary covers an area of 80,567
hectares in the forest regions of Anthiyur
and Gobichettipalayam taluks in Erode
district. it serves as a connecting point
between Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve and
Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary. This
announcement was made during the state
budget.
Q284. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh
has inaugurated Asia’s largest 4-meter
International Liquid Mirror Telescope
(ILMT) in which state?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Sikkim
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Uttarakhand
Ans:d
Explanation: Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for
Science & Technology, inaugurated Asia’s
largest 4-metre International Liquid Mirror
Telescope at Devasthal, Uttarakhand, in
the presence of Lt. Gen (Retd.) Gurmeet
Singh, the Governor of Uttarakhand. The
Aryabhatta Research Institute of
Observational Sciences (ARIES) has
declared that the 4-meter International
Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) is
operational and can now be used to
observe the deep celestial sky.
Q285. Which state launched the
‘Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana’?
[A] Odisha [B] Chhattisgarh
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[C] West Bengal [D] Gujarat
Ans:B
Explanation: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister
recently launched the Mukhyamantri
Vriksh Sampada Yojana (Chief Minister
Tree Wealth Scheme) on the occasion of
World Forestry Day. Under this scheme,
the state government will provide full
subsidy for tree plantation on up to 5 acres
of land and 50 percent financial subsidy on
more than 5 acres.
Q286. Which country has become a new
member of the BRICS New Development
Bank?
(a) Egypt
(b) Argentina
(c) New Zealand
(d) South Korea
Ans:a
Explanation: According to sources familiar
with the matter, Egypt officially joined the
NDB on February 20, with a formal
notification issued. The African-Arab
nation intends to enhance its
infrastructure, and NDB funding can make
a significant contribution toward achieving
this goal. Following President El-Sisi’s visit
to India for the Republic Day celebrations,
the Egyptian Parliament approved the
agreement that permitted Egypt to join the
NDB. The lawmakers welcomed the move,
recognizing it as a means of reducing the
need for US dollars.
Q287. Which country's hockey federation
has been awarded the 'Best Organizer
Award' by the Asian Hockey Federation?
(a) Malaysia
(b) Netherlands
(c) India
(d) Australia
Ans:c
Explanation: Hockey India, the main
executing body of the Hockey game has
been honoured with the ‘Best Organizer
Award’ by the Asian Hockey Federation
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(AHF). This regulating body is greeted for
their successful implementation of the FIH
Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023.
The Hockey Men’s World Cup was held in
January 2023. The hosting country was
Bhubaneswar-Rourkela.
Q288. The Center has increased the
dearness allowance for all government
employees from 38 percent to how much
percent?
(a) 40 (b) 42
(c) 44 (d) 45
Ans: b
Explanation: The Centre has hiked the
dearness allowance by 4 per cent for all the
government employees taking the total to
42 per cent from 38 per cent. The Centre
will spend Rs 12,815 crore to fund the hike
in dearness allowance, or DA, which will
benefit over 1 crore employees of the
central government.
Q289. Who has been awarded Kerala’s
highest civilian honour “Kerala Jyothi”?
(a) Jayathmika Lakshmi
(b) Yaduraya Wodeyar
(c) M T Vasudevan Nair
(d) Trishika Kumari Devi
Ans:c
Explanation: The highest civilian honor in
Kerala, the “Kerala Jyothi,” was awarded to
the writer M T Vasudevan Nair. The
second-highest award, “Kerala Prabha,”
was shared by actor Mammootty, former
civil service officer T Madhava Menon, and
writer Omchery NN Pillai. Arif Muhammad
Khan, the Governor of Kerala, has
presented the inaugural edition of the
“Kerala Puraskarngal” awards, which
recognize individuals who have made
notable contributions to various aspects of
social life.
Q290. Recently, who has won the Abel
Prize for maths?
(a) Luis Caffarelli (b) Ovidiu Savin
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(c) Weinan E (d) Ovidiu Savinc
Ans:a
Explanation: Luis Caffarelli, 74, has won
the 2023 Abel Prize for his seminal
contributions to regularity theory for
nonlinear partial differential equations
including free-boundary problems and the
Monge-Ampère equation.
First awarded in 2003, the Abel prize
recognises pioneering scientific
achievements in mathematics. It is named
after Norwegian mathematician Niels
Henrik Abel (1802-29), who in his short life
made pioneering contributions in a
multitude of fields.
Q291. India and which country hold joint
maritime exercise ‘Konkan’ in the Arabian
Sea?
(a) USA (b) China
(c) Russia (d) UK
Ans:d
Explanation: The annual bilateral maritime
exercise called Konkan 2023 was
conducted between the Indian Navy and
the Royal Navy from 20th to 22nd March
2023 off the Konkan coast in the Arabian
Sea. The Royal Navy is the United
Kingdom’s naval warfare force. The
exercise involved INS Trishul, a guided
missile frigate, and HMS Lancaster, a Type
23 guided missile frigate, and aimed to
improve cooperation and learn best
practices through various maritime drills.
Q292. Hopi which was seen in the news, is
an ethnic group of people living in which
country?
[A] Russia [B] USA
[C] Italy [D] Turkey
Ans:B
Explanation: Hopi are a Native American
ethnic group who primarily live on the Hopi
Reservation in north-eastern Arizona,
United States. The Water and Heritage
Shield was conferred recently by the
International Committee On Monuments
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and Sites International Science Committee
to Black Mesa Trust (BMT) – a Hopi
grassroots organization.
Q293. Which team has won the Women's
Premier League 2023 title?
(a) Delhi Capitals
(b) UP Warriors
(c) Mumbai Indians
(d) Royal Challengers Bangalore
Ans:c
Explanation: Team Mumbai Indians
emerged as the First Ever Winning Team of
the Women’s Premier League (Cricket)
against Delhi Capitals. The Women’s
Premier League (Cricket) was played from
4th March 2023 to 26th March 2023
between 5 teams.
Q294. Who has been selected as the new
head of the New Development Bank
(NDB)?
(a) N K Singh
(b) Dilma Rousseff
(c) Marcos Prado Troyjo
(d) Amitabh Kant
Ans:b
Explanation: Former Brazilian President
Dilma Rousseff has been elected as
the new President of the New
Development Bank (NDB), also known as
the BRICS Bank. She replaced Marcus
Troyjo as the President of NDB. Rousseff is
an economist who served as the President
of Brazil for two consecutive terms from
January 2011 to August 2016. During her
presidency, Rousseff prioritised social
policies, including poverty reduction and
increased access to education and
healthcare.
Q295. Which bank has acquired 'all
deposits and loans' of Silicon Valley Bank?
(a) Citi Group
(b) First Citizens Bank
(c) Bank of America
(d) Wells Fargo
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Ans:b
Explanation: First Citizens BancShares
Inc bought all the loans and deposits of
Silicon Valley Bank and gave the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corp equity
appreciation rights in its stock worth as
much as $500 million in return.
Q296. ISRO launched how many satellites
of Network Access Associated Limited
(OneWeb) simultaneously?
(a) 05 (b) 19
(c) 31 (d) 36
Ans:d
Explanation: OneWeb, the low Earth orbit
(LEO) satellite communications company,
confirmed the successful deployment and
contact of 36 satellites launched by
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), from the
Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR)
in Sriharikota. This is OneWeb’s 18th
launch, its third this year, bringing the total
of OneWeb’s constellation to 618
satellites. The OneWeb constellation
design calls for 588 satellites for global
coverage and additional satellites are
planned for resiliency and redundancy.
Q297. How many gold medals did the
women boxers win in the Women’s World
Boxing Championship?
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) 4
Ans:d
Explanation: Nikhat Zareen(50kg) and
Lovlina Borgohain made India proud at the
Women's Boxing World Championships
and we eventually won four gold medals,
as per TOI. Lovlina (75kg), Nitu Ghanghas
(48kg) and Saweety Boora (81kg) were new
champions.
Q298.Which Ministry took the initiative of
the flagship program ‘PM SHRI’?
(a) Finance Ministry
(b) Ministry of Agriculture
(c) Ministry of Education
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(d) Foreign Ministry
Ans:c
Explanation: The Ministry of Education
(MoE) under the Pradhan Mantri Schools
for Rising India (PM SHRI) programme, has
selected approximately 9,000 schools from
across the nation to be a part of this
scheme. These schools have been chosen
from over 2.5 lakh government schools,
including Kendriya Vidyalayas and
Navodaya Vidyalayas, which were
considered eligible to apply for the tag.
Q299. The government has introduced a
new platform called ‘DigiClaim’. DigiClaim
is a __________.
(a) Health insurance portal
(b) Vehicle insurance portal
(c) Senior Citizen insurance portal
(d) Crop insurance portal
Ans:d
Explanation: The Indian Agriculture
Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar, has
launched 'DigiClaim', a new platform on
the national crop insurance
portal designed to speed up the payment
of insurance claims to farmers who have
taken out crop insurance policie.
Q300. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag
Shetty recently won gold medal for India
in which sports event?
A) Tennis B) Badminton
C) Archery D) Chess
Ans:b
Explanation: India's men's doubles
badminton pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
and Chirag Shetty won the gold medal in
the 2022 Commonwealth Games after
defeating England's Ben Lane and Sean
Vendy. They also became the first Indian
pair to claim the gold medal in men's
doubles category at the Commonwealth
Games.