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What is the name coined for the collection of marine debris in the Northern Pacific Ocean?
[A] High Sea Debris
[B] Mid Oceanic Debris
[C] Great Pacific Garbage Patch
[D] American Debris Stream

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C [Great Pacific Garbage Patch]

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The PTP-NER Scheme has been launched by which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[D] Ministry of Commerce

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C] Ministry of Tribal Affairs

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Where is ‘Mt Annapurna’ situated?
[A] India
[B] Nepal
[C] Bangladesh
[D] China

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B. Nepal

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Which state in India has become the first to adopt Water Budget?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Kerala

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D. Kerala

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Kisan Sampark Abhiyan Programme is associated with which state / UT?
[A] Bihar
[B] Odisha
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Ladakh

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C. Jammu and Kashmir

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Which city is the host of the ‘G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting’ in India?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Chennai
[C] Shillong
[D] Kolkata

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C. Shillong

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Which Indian state/UT announced ‘Dr. B R Ambedkar Award’ for recognising people involved in the welfare of Dalits?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Telangana
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] West Bengal

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B. Telangana

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Which city is the host of the ‘Global Conference on Compressed Biogas’?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Mysuru
[C] New Delhi
[D] Chennai

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C. New Delhi

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Which country is the host of ‘SCO Millets Food Festival’?
[A] Japan
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Sri Lanka

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B. India

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Virginia Norwood, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?
[A] Politics
[B] Aerospace
[C] Business
[D] Sports

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B. Aerospace

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Uttaramerur inscription, which was seen in the news, is found in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha

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B. Tamil Nadu

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Buzi Bridge, which was inaugurated recently, was built by India in which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Maldives
[C] Mozambique
[D] Bangladesh

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C. Mozambique

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Incident Management Services’ is associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare

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[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

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Which institution has launched the ‘Mission 50K-EV4ECO’?
[A] RBI
[B] SIDBI
[C] SEBI
[D] NITI Aayog

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B. sidbi
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has announced the launch of a pilot phase of ‘Mission 50K-EV4ECO’

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Satuani and Jur Sital’ are the festivals celebrated in which state/UT?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Bihar
[C] Assam
[D] Karnataka

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B. Bihar

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Which institution launched the ‘State of World Population’ Report?
[A] UNICEF
[B] UNFPA
[C] WEF
[D] IMF

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B. UNFPA

State of World Population report titled ‘8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities’ was released recently by the United Nations Population Fund.

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Miguel Diaz-Canel, who was seen in the news, is the President of which country?
[A] Italy
[B] Cuba
[C] Israel
[D] South Africa

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B. Cuba

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Which institution launched the ‘Coalition of Coastal Cities to Combat Marine Litter’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Centre for Science and Environment
[C] UNESCO
[D] UNICEF

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B. Centre for Science and Environment

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Which Union Ministry has developed the ‘National Climate Vulnerability Index’?
[A] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] Ministry of Power
[D] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

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B [Ministry of Science and Technology]
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Which country has launched the ‘1 Billion Meals Endowment’ Campaign?
[A] Israel
[B] Ukraine
[C] UAE
[D] USA

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C. UAE

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What is ‘Magnaporthe oryzae’ which was seen in the news recently?
[A] Plant
[B] Fungus
[C] Bacterium
[D] Insect

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B. Fungus

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What amount has been allotted to the ‘National Quantum Mission’?
[A] Rs 1000 crore
[B] Rs 2000 crore
[C] Rs 3000 crore
[D] Rs 6000 crore

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D. 6000 cr.

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Which city hosted the ‘National Conference on Water Sufficient Panchayat, Clean & Green Panchayat and Healthy Panchayat’?
[A] Pune
[B] Chennai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Guwahati

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C. New Delhi

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Which Union Ministry is associated with the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023?
[A] Ministry of Communication
[B] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[C] Ministry of Culture
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

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[B] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

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Which state passed a bill to provide reservation in state government jobs from 60 percent to 77 percent? [A] Kerala [B] Jharkhand [C] West Bengal [D] Andhra Pradesh
B. Jharkhand
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‘Proba-3 Mission’, which will be launched aboard ISRO’s PSLV, is associated with which space agency? [A] NASA [B] ESA [C] JAXA [D] CNSA
B. ESA
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‘Lynx-U2 System’ is an indigenously developed naval gun fire control system, manufactured by which institution? [A] HAL [B] DRDO [C] BEL [D] BHEL
C. BEL
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Support for Poor Prisoners Scheme’ is associated with which Union Ministry? [A] Ministry of Home Affairs [B] Ministry of Defence [C] Ministry of External Affairs [D] Ministry of Finance
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
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Rayyanah Barnawi’ is set to become the first woman astronaut from which country? [A] UAE [B] Saudi Arabia [C] Israel [D] Pakistan
B. Saudi Arabia
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AlUla Declaration’, which was seen in the news, is related to which country? [A] Russia [B] Qatar [C] Israel [D] Iran
B. Qatar
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Which state passed the ‘Restriction on Transfer of Agricultural Land Bill 2023’? [A] Tamil Nadu [B] Goa [C] Odisha [D] Rajasthan
B. Goa
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Which country hosts the ‘Spring Annual Meetings of IMF and World Bank’? [A] India [B] USA [C] UK [D] Germany
B. USA
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Indian companies signed MoUs with which country during ‘Invest in Maharashtra Conference’? [A] USA [B] Germany [C] France [D] Australia
C. France
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Which state/UT launched the project Sanjeevani to empower dairy farmers? [A] Punjab [B] Rajasthan [C] Himachal Pradesh [D] Bihar
[C] Himachal Pradesh
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As per a recent report of the NSO, what per centage of communicable disease deaths in 2021 was due to respiratory ailments? [A] 18 % [B] 38 % [C] 58 % [D] 78 %
D. 78%
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Bihu Naas’ is a dance form prevalently practised in which state? [A] West Bengal [B] Bihar [C] Assam [D] Karnataka
C. Assam
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Melolontha arunachalensis, which was seen in the news, belongs to which species? [A] Spider [B] Beetle [C] Butterfly [D] Snake
B. Beetle
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Which country has developed the ‘Me’raj 532’ suicide drone? [A] Israel [B] UAE [C] Iran [D] USA
C. Iran
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Which institution regulates the ‘Core Investment Companies’? [A] SEBI [B] RBI [C] NSE [D] PFRDA
B. RBI
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What is the rate of interest payable in General Provident Fund (GPF) for the April to June 2023 quarter? [A] 7.1% [B] 7.3 % [C] 7.5 % [D] 8.1 %
A. 7.1%
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Which Indian chess player has won the World Chess Armageddon Asia & Oceania? [A] R Praggnanandhaa [B] D Gukesh [C] Arjun Erigaisi [D] Nihal Sarin
B. D Gukesh
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The Government of Maharashtra announced to celebrate which Indian personality’s birthday as “Swatantraveer Gaurav Din”? [A] Mahatma Gandhi [B] Vinayak Damodar Savarkar [C] Jyotirao Phule [D] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[B] Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
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Which country was recently hit by ‘Cyclone Ilsa’? [A] USA [B] Australia [C] Russia [D] Germany
B. Australia
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Icaronycteris gunnelli, which was seen in the news, belongs to which species? [A] Spider [B] Bat [C] Snake [D] Turtle
B. Bat
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Shawwal Moon, which was seen in the news, is associated with which religion? [A] Judaism [B] Islam [C] Sikhism [D] Buddhism
B. Islam
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The Digidog’, which was seen in the news, is a robot dog introduced in which country? [A] India [B] China [C] Russia [D] USA
D. USA
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Villa of Quintilii’ which was seen in the news, is located in which country? [A] South Africa [B] France [C] Italy [D] Australia
C. Italy
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Which institution has developed a device named ‘Artsens’ to screen for cardiovascular diseases? [A] IIT Delhi [B] IISc Bengaluru [C] IIT Madras [D] NIT Tiruchirappalli
C. IIT Madras
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In which year, the indirect discrimination was recognized in the equality jurisprudence by the Supreme Court? [A] 1992 [B] 2002 [C] 2010 [D] 2018
D. 2018
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What is the full form of ULIP, that has been launched under National Logistics Policy? [A] Uniform Logistics Interface Platform [B] Unified Logistics Interface Platform [C] Uniform Logistics Industry Platform [D] Unified Logistics Industry Platform
Unified Logistics Interface Platform
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Which institution launched the ‘State of World Population’ Report? [A] UNICEF [B] UNFPA [C] WEF [D] IMF
B. UNFPA
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Animal Birth Control rules 2023 is notified by the Government of India under which act? [A] The Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 [B] Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960 [C] Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 [D] Animal Birth Control Act, 1999
[B] Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960
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What is the name for the hybrid solar eclipse which will transit from an annular eclipse to a total eclipse? [A] Ningaloo Eclipse [B] Partial Eclipse [C] Helcos Eclipse [D] Lumbar Eclipse
A. Ningaloo Eclipse
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What is ‘RHESSI’, which was seen in the news recently? [A] Covid 19 Variant [B] Titanium Alloy [C] NASA’S defunct satellite [D] ISRO’s new satellite
[C] NASA’S defunct satellite
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Which Union Ministry launched the ‘YUVA PORTAL’ to identify potential young Start-Ups? [A] Ministry of Science and Technology [B] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports [C] Ministry of Power [D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
B] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
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Andrey Rublev, who has won the Monte Carlo title, is from which country? [A] Serbia [B] Russia [C] Spain [D] Switzerland
B. Russia
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NMDC is exploring lithium reserves for mining in which country? [A] Sri Lanka [B] Bangladesh [C] Australia [D] Maldives
C. Australia
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Which country is the host of the multinational air Exercise INIOCHOS-23? [A] India [B] Indonesia [C] Greece [D] USA
C. Greece
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Abhilekh Patal’ is a portal related to which institution? [A] Indian Space Research Organisation [B] National Archives of India [C] Election Commission of India [D] Reserve Bank of India
[B] National Archives of India
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Which country is the host of the ‘EU-India Aviation Summit’? [A] India [B] Italy [C] Germany [D] Finland
A [India] Notes: The two-day EU-India Aviation Summit was held in New Delhi. It focuses on air transport relations and the mutually shared challenges and opportunities of the EU and India.
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Which country is the host of the multinational air Exercise INIOCHOS-23? [A] India [B] Indonesia [C] Greece [D] USA
C. Greece
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Which Union Ministries are associated with the ‘100 Food Streets’ initiative? [A] Health Ministry and Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry [B] Environment Ministry and Jal Shakti Ministry [C] Co-operation Ministry and Agriculture Ministry [D] Agriculture Ministry and Health Ministry
[A] Health Ministry and Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry
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‘TeLEOS-2’ that was launched as the primary satellite of PSLV, belongs to which country? [A] UAE [B] Israel [C] Singapore [D] Bangladesh
C. Singapore
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The ‘Vote from Home’ Initiative has been introduced for the first time in the Assembly Elections of which state? [A] Kerala [B] Karnataka [C] Andhra Pradesh [D] Odisha
B. Karnataka
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Which institution released a report titled ‘State of Global Climate’? [A] WMO [B] IMF [C] WEF [D] UNEP
A. WMO
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‘Mission Youth’, which received the PM Award for Excellence under Innovation Category, is from which state/UT? [A] Karnataka [B] Jammu and Kashmir [C] Odisha [D] Jharkhand
B. Jammu and Kashmir
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What is the theme of ‘World Earth Day 2023’? [A] Our Planet; Our Pride [B] Invest in Our planet [C] Earnest Earth [D] Earth and Environment
B [Invest in Our planet] Notes: World Earth Day is observed every year on 22 April to mark the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.
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Which country has developed ‘GRX-810’, a 3D printed superalloy? [A] India [B] UAE [C] USA [D] Israel
C. USA
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched nine campaigns under Inclusive Development (Samaveshi Vikaas) theme in which state? [A] Gujarat [B] Madhya Pradesh [C] Assam [D] West Bengal
B. Madhya Pradesh
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Which case is famous for the definition of basic structure of the Indian Constitution? [A] Kesavananda Bharati Case [B] Romesh Thappar Case [C] Shreya Singhal Case [D] Vishakha V Case
A. Kesavananda Bharti Case
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What is the theme of UNESCO on the ‘World Book Day 2023’? [A] Copyright Challenges [B] Intellectual Property Rights [C] Indigenous Languages [D] Reading Habit among children
C. Indigeneous Languages
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Which country is the host of ‘Asia-Pacific Leaders’ Conclave on Malaria Elimination’? [A] India [B] Sri Lanka [C] Bangladesh [D] Singapore
A. India
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Which state/UT launched the ‘Mehngai Rahat Camp’? [A] Rajasthan [B] Sikkim [C] West Bengal [D] Gujarat
A. Rajasthan
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India’s first water metro was recently inaugurated in which state/UT? [A] Maharashtra [B] West Bengal [C] Kerala [D] Goa
C. Kerala Kochi Water Metro saw a footfall of 6,559 passengers. Manufactured by Cochin Shipyard Limited, the metro project will run eight electric hybrid boats on two routes.
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What is the name of the mission launched by Indian government to evacuate its citizens from Sudan? [A] Operation Gandhi [B] Operation Kaveri [C] Operation Vande Bharat [D] Operation Rescue
B. Operation Kaveri
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Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Indiahandmade Portal’? [A] Ministry of Textiles [B] Ministry of MSME [C] Ministry of External Affairs [D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
A. Ministry of Textiles This e-commerce portal will enable artisans to directly sell to the customers without middlemen. The Union Minister of Textiles Piyush Goyal launched the portal in Gujarat.
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When is the ‘World Malaria Day’ celebrated? [A] April 21 [B] April 23 [C] April 25 [D] April 27
C. April 25
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Which country launched the ChatGPT rival ‘GigaChat- AI chatbot’? [A] USA [B] India [C] Russia [D] Israel
C. Russia
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Which country organises the ‘Astana International Forum’? [A] Israel [B] USA [C] Kazakhstan [D] Russia
B. Kazakhstan
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Which institution prepares the National Health Account (NHA) estimates for India? [A] WHO [B] NITI Aayog [C] AIIMS [D] NHSRC
D [NHSRC] Notes: The National Health Account (NHA) estimates report is prepared by National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), under the Union Health Ministry. The report is being released since 2014 and the 7th report for 2019-20 is released recently.
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Nagorno-Karabakh is a region which is disputed between which 2 countries? [A] Armenia and Azerbaijan [B] Russia and Ukraine [C] USA and Mexico [D] Nepal and China
[A] Armenia and Azerbaijan
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Big Catch-up’ Initiative is launched by which organization? [A] IMF [B] FAO [C] WHO [D] RBI
C. WHO
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Which organization has released the World Development Report 2023? [A] IMF [B] World Bank [C] ADB [D] AIIB
B. World Bank
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Which space agency is associated with the ‘Future Circular Collider project’? [A] ISRO [B] NASA [C] CERN [D] JAXA
C. Cern The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) is currently working on the first phase of its Future Circular Collider (FCC) project.
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What is the theme of ‘International Girls in ICT Day 2023? [A] Empower girls [B] Digital Skills for Life [C] STEM [D] Science Skills for Life
B [Digital Skills for Life]
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Which institution released the ‘Promoting Millets in Diets’ Report? [A] NABARD [B] FCI [C] NITI Aayog [D] FSSAI
[C] NITI Aayog
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‘Washington Declaration’ is a bilateral agreement that was signed between the US and which country? [A] Canada [B] UK [C] South Korea [D] Australia
C [South Korea]
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Which city is the host of the ‘QUAD Summit 2023’? [A] New Delhi [B] Sydney [C] Tokyo [D] New York
B. Sydney
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Which company has been recently upgraded to the status of Navratna CPSE (in May 2023)? [A] Airports Authority of India [B] Rail Vikas Nigam Limited [C] Hindustan Copper Limited [D] Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited
[B] Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
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India launched the ‘NET Zero’ Innovation Virtual Centre with which country? [A] USA [B] UK [C] Australia [D] South Korea
B [UK]
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Which Union Ministry launched the ‘City Beauty Competition Portal’? [A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs [B] Ministry of Rural Development [C] Ministry of Home Affairs [D] Ministry of Tourism
A [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
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Which institution launched the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Initiative? [A] UNICEF [B] IMF [C] WHO [D] WEF
C [WHO]
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When is the ‘World Day for Safety and Health at Work’ observed? [A] April 23 [B] April 26 [C] April 28 [D] April 30
C. 28th April
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Which tribe is playing a major role in ‘Protect Hornbills Project’? [A] Nyishi Tribe [B] Baiga Tribe [C] Bodo Tribe [D] Bhil Tribe
[A] Nyishi Tribe
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Which is the most innovative state as per the ‘National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22’? [A] West Bengal [B] Karnataka [C] Maharashtra [D] Telangana
B [Karnataka]
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Voters Helpline App was introduced by the Election Commission for the seamless enrolment of the voters in which state? [A] Assam [B] Karnataka [C] Kerala [D] Goa
B [Karnataka]
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When is the ‘World Veterinary Day 2023’ observed? [A] April 27 [B] April 29 [C] April 30 [D] May 1
B. April 29
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What is the name of Indian Navy’s 3rd indigenous stealth destroyer of the Project 15B class? [A] INS Dhruv [B] INS Imphal [C] INS Kattabomman [D] INS Vikram
[B] INS Imphal
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Majority of Gum Arabic is sourced from Sahel region, which runs through which country? [A] Israel [B] Sudan [C] South Africa [D] Ukraine
B [Sudan]
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Which state/UT launched the ‘Adarsha Colony initiative’? [A] West Bengal [B] Assam [C] Odisha [D] Jharkhand
[C] Odisha
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Bihan Mela is an annual festival celebrated by the Kondh tribe in which state? [A] Madhya Pradesh [B] Odisha [C] Jharkhand [D] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
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Which country adopted the ‘Basic Plan on Ocean Policy’? [A] USA [B] Japan [C] Indonesia [D] India
B [Japan]
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Jana Shakti Exhibition was organised the 100th episode of which program? [A] PM Rozgar Mela [B] Swachhta Pakhwada [C] Mann ki Baat [D] Beti Bachao, Selfie Banao
C [Mann ki Baat]
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Which institution released the ‘Business Ready (B-READY) project? [A] IMF [B] World Bank [C] WEF [D] ADB
B. World Bank
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NITI Aayog released the ‘Best Practices in Social Sector: A Compendium, 2023’, in collaboration with which institution? [A] UNICEF [B] UNESCO [C] UNDP [D] UNEP
C. UNDP
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Which country hosted the ‘ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023)’? [A] India [B] Singapore [C] Thailand [D] Myanmar
B. Singapore`
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As per a Supreme Court bench ruling, it can use its powers under which Article to directly grant a divorce decree? [A] Article 21 [B] Article 92 [C] Article 121 [D] Article 142
D. Article 142
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Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Project is being constructed in which state/UT? [A] Rajasthan [B] Madhya Pradesh [C] Punjab [D] West Bengal
A. Rajasthan
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After nine-year ban, Coal mining has resumed legally in which state/UT? [A] Assam [B] Meghalaya [C] West Bengal [D] Odisha
B. Meghalaya
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The US and which country agreed on new immigration policies to prevent illegal border crossing? [A] Canada [B] Mexico [C] Cuba [D] El-Salvador
B. MEXICO
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The Central Government has informed the Supreme Court that it will form a panel on same-sex couples headed by? [A] Union Home Minister [B] Cabinet Secretary [C] NITI Aayog CEO [D] Union Women and Child Development Minister
B [Cabinet Secretary]
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Windhoek Declaration’ which was seen in the news, is associated with which field? [A] Environment [B] Press Freedom [C] Finance [D] Politics
B. PRESS FREEDOM
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What is India’s rank in the ‘World Press Freedom Index 2023’? [A] 141 [B] 151 [C] 161 [D] 171
C. 161
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Meiteis are the largest ethnic group of which state/UT? [A] Assam [B] Manipur [C] West Bengal [D] Madhya Pradesh
B. MANIPUR
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ndira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi was launched in which state/UT? [A] Rajasthan [B] Himachal Pradesh [C] Chhattisgarh [D] Meghalaya
B. HIMACHAL PRADESH
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Which country hosted the ‘Petersberg Climate Dialogue’? [A] USA [B] Germany [C] Ukraine [D] Australia
B. GERMANY
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Which state/UT has recently set up a ‘Directorate of Minority Affairs’? [A] Sikkim [B] Nagaland [C] West Bengal [D] Odisha
B. NAGALAND
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Which state has set up a dedicated ‘Infrastructure Development Corporation’? [A] Tamil Nadu [B] Maharashtra [C] Gujarat [D] Karnataka
B. MAHARASHTRA
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Dawki landport, which was recently inaugurated, is located between India and which country? [A] Myanmar [B] Nepal [C] Bangladesh [D] Sri Lanka
C. BANGLADESH
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Which institution has set up the ‘Agriculture and Market Information System (AMIS)’? [A] FAO [B] WEF [C] IMF [D] World Bank
A. FAO
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Which Indian Naval Ship has been decommissioned after 36 years of service? [A] INS Magar [B] INS Mahaan [C] INS Vihaan [D] INS Bhim
A. INS MAGAR
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Which country hosted the ‘Machines Can See 2023 Summit’? [A] India [B] USA [C] Israel [D] UAE
D. UAE
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Which institution along with Bank for International Settlements (BIS) launched ‘G20 TechSprint’? [A] UIDAI [B] RBI [C] SEBI [D] NITI Aayog
B. RBI
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Which country has returned to Arab League after 11 years? [A] Israel [B] Iran [C] Syria [D] UAE
C. SYRIA
125
Akashvani will be the permanent name of which institution? [A] All India Radio [B] TRAI [C] IAMAI [D] JMAGC
[A] All India Radio
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Which state announced financial aid of Rs.10 lakh to discharged patients suffering from the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? [A] Kerala [B] Goa [C] Odisha [D] West Bengal
[C] Odisha
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Which is the first state to provide digital health cards for children? [A] Uttar Pradesh [B] Assam [C] West Bengal [D] Rajasthan
[A] Uttar Pradesh
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Which military unit is an auxiliary organization with part-time volunteers, who assist the Indian Army? [A] Territorial Army [B] Friends of Army [C] Friends of People [D] Border Volunteers
[A] Territorial Army
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Which institution released a report titled ‘Race to Net Zero’? [A] UNEP [B] UNFCCC [C] UN ESCAP [D] WEF
C. UN ESCAP
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Which country hosted the First China-Central Asia Summit? [A] China [B] Kazakhstan [C] Kyrgyzstan [D] Tajikistan
[A] China
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Which state/UT launched the ‘Jaganannaku Chebudam programme’? [A] Andhra Pradesh [B] West Bengal [C] Kerala [D] Odisha
[A] Andhra Pradesh
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‘Project-SMART’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which Union Ministries? [A] Ministry of Urban Affairs- Railways [B] Ministry of Agriculture- Rural Development [C] Ministry of MSME- Commerce and Industry [D] Ministry of Cooperation- Jal Shakti
[A] Ministry of Urban Affairs- Railways
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Cyber Surakshit Bharat is the initiative of which institution/Union Ministry? [A] NITI Aayog [B] NASSCOM [C] Ministry of Electronics and IT [D] Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] Ministry of Electronics and IT
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India signed a mobility pact that will allow 42,000 Indians to work, with which country? [A] Italy [B] Israel [C] USA [D] Australia
[B] Israel
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Which space agency has developed the ‘Aeolus Satellite’? [A] JAXA [B] ISRO [C] NASA [D] ESA
D. ESA
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Which state launched the ‘State Robotics Framework’? [A] Tamil Nadu [B] Telangana [C] Odisha [D] West Bengal
[B] Telangana
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Which company has launched ‘Watsonx’ AI and data platform? [A] IBM [B] Microsoft [C] Google [D] Apple
A. IBM
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Which is the first state to get India’s first pod taxi project? [A] Assam [B] Uttar Pradesh [C] West Bengal [D] Karnataka
B. UTTAR PRADESH
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‘Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum’ is to be set up in which state/UT? [A] Punjab [B] New Delhi [C] Ahmedabad [D] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
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Which institution successfully conducted the trail run of blood bag delivery under ‘iDrone Initiative’? [A] IMA [B] ICMR [C] NITI Aayog [D] AIIMS
[B] ICMR
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Which city hosted the ‘National Conference on “Land Governance in North Eastern States’? [A] New Delhi [B] Guwahati [C] Shillong [D] Kohima
B. GUWAHATI
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Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Harit Sagar Guidelines 2023’? [A] Ministry of Jal Shakti [B] Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways [C] Ministry of External Affairs [D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[B] Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
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Ayushman Asom-Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana’ is the initiative of which state? [A] West Bengal [B] Assam [C] Odisha [D] Bihar
[B] Assam
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Which country is the host of the 6th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC)? [A] India [B] Sri Lanka [C] Bangladesh [D] Myanmar
[C] Bangladesh
145
The World Health Organisation announced the end of the 10-month long global health emergency for which disease? [A] Covid-19 [B] MPox [C] Polio [D] Swine Flu
B. MPOX
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The SCO Startup Forum 2023 was organised in which city? [A] Mumbai [B] New Delhi [C] Mysuru [D] Hyderabad
B [New Delhi]
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As per a new report, which country’s e-waste generation per person tripled over the last two decades? [A] USA [B] Canada [C] Australia [D] Germany
B [Canada]
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Which country has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a state visit? [A] USA [B] Australia [C] Ukraine [D] China
A. USA
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Which is the first Indian city to adopt the localization of the UN-mandated SDGs? [A] Chennai [B] Pune [C] Bhopal [D] Kochi
C [Bhopal]
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‘E-retrofitment’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which field? [A] Culture [B] Electric Mobility [C] Finance [D] Sports
B. ELECTRIC MOBILITY
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Which cyclone has hit Myanmar and is one of the strongest storms to hit the region this century? [A] Cyclone Mocha [B] Cyclone Myan [C] Cyclone Mira [D] Cyclone Moto
[A] Cyclone Mocha
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Which institution launched the ‘100 Days 100 Pays’ campaign? [A] RBI [B] NPCI [C] SEBI [D] SBI
A. RBI
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Which city is the host of the 5th Edition of Global Ayurveda Festival? [A] Chennai [B] Thiruvananthapuram [C] Pune [D] Mysuru
B. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
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‘Samudra Shakti-23’ is a bilateral exercise conducted between India and which country? [A] Sri Lanka [B] Indonesia [C] France [D] Israel
[B] Indonesia
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Which country is set to launch ‘NVS-01 Navigation Satellite’? [A] USA [B] India [C] UAE [D] Russia
[B] India
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Burachapori wildlife sanctuary is situated in which state/UT? [A] Assam [B] West Bengal [C] Odisha [D] Arunachal Pradesh
[A] Assam
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Where is the ‘Great Grandfather Tree’ located? [A] India [B] China [C] Greece [D] Chile
[D] Chile
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Sanchar Saathi portal, which was launched recently, is used for which activity? [A] Grievance Redressal [B] Tracking Lost or Stolen Mobile [C] Nomination for Awards [D] GST Filing
[B] Tracking Lost or Stolen Mobile
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Which institution released the ‘World Tourism Barometer’ Report? [A] UNICEF [B] UNWTO [C] UNDP [D] World Bank
[B] UNWTO
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Which institution has established a ‘National Energy Management Centre’? [A] REC Limited [B] REMC Limited [C] NITI Aayog [D] National Gas Exchange
[B] REMC Limited
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in which country? [A] India [B] China [C] Brazil [D] South Africa
[C] Brazil
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Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shehar’ Campaign? [A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs [B] Ministry of Jal Shakti [C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry [D] Ministry of MSME
[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Amy Pope, the first woman Director General of the International Organization for Migration, is from which country? [A] United States [B] Germany [C] Australia [D] UK
[A] United States
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Which institution released the ‘World Economic Situation and Prospects report’? [A] UN [B] WEF [C] IMF [D] World Bank
[A] UN
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Which state hosted the joint flood relief exercise ‘Jal Rahat’? [A] Assam [B] Punjab [C] Goa [D] Vishakhapatnam
[A] Assam
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Kapileshwar temple, which is set to be included in the ASI’s protected monuments list, is located in which state? [A] Uttarakhand [B] Odisha [C] Andhra Pradesh [D] Kerala
[B] Odisha
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Which institution released the ‘Turning off the Tap: How the world can end plastic pollution and create a circular economy’ Report? [A] UNICEF [B] UNEP [C] UNFCCC [D] UNDP
B [UNEP]
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Which city is the host of LOGISEM – 23 – the National Logistics Management Seminar? [A] New Delhi [B] Mumbai [C] Panjim [D] Guwahati
[A] New Delhi
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When is the ‘World Telecom Day’ observed every year? [A] May 12 [B] May 15 [C] May 17 [D] May 20
[C] May 17
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Which Union Ministry implements the ‘FAME-II Scheme’? [A] Ministry of MSME [B] Ministry of Heavy Industry [C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry [D] Ministry of Power
[B] Ministry of Heavy Industry
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‘Robert E Lucas’ who passed away recently, was associated with which field? [A] Physics [B] Economics [C] Medicine [D] Literature
[B] Economics
172
Linda Yaccarino has been named as the CEO of which Multi-national Exchange? [A] Twitter [B] Microsoft [C] Google [D] Apple
A [Twitter]
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Which institution organises the ‘Operation Dhvast’? [A] Coast Guard [B] National Investigation Agency [C] Indian Navy [D] Reserve Bank of India
[B] National Investigation Agency
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Navegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT? [A] Maharashtra [B] Gujarat [C] Bihar [D] Uttarakhand
A [Maharashtra]
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Which state has recently commenced removal of dotted lands in the state from prohibited list? [A] Andhra Pradesh [B] Tamil Nadu [C] Gujarat [D] Uttar Pradesh
[A] Andhra Pradesh
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Which country is set to manufacture generic variant of long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA) drug, used for HIV prevention? [A] India [B] USA [C] South Africa [D] Israel
[C] South Africa
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Which institution released the ‘Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update’? [A] UNEP [B] UNFCCC [C] WMO [D] IMD
[C] WMO
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Which country is the host of the G-7 Summit in 2023? [A] USA [B] Japan [C] South Africa [D] Brazil
[B] Japan
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Which country has unveiled a Semiconductor Strategy to minimize its dependence on Asian production? [A] USA [B] Australia [C] UK [D] France
[C] UK
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Which institution released the ‘World Health Statistics 2023’? [A] UNICEF [B] UNESCO [C] WHO [D] UNEP
[C] WHO
181
Vladivostok Port, which was seen in the news, is located in which country? [A] Ukraine [B] Russia [C] Japan [D] Brazil
[B] Russia
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The ‘Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit’ will connect seven significant religious sites located near which city? [A] Chandigarh [B] Guwahati [C] Kochi [D] Vishakhapatnam
[B] Guwahati
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Which state launched the ‘Patch Reporting App’ to make the roads in state free of pot holes? [A] Uttarakhand [B] Assam [C] Gujarat [D] Bihar
[A] Uttarakhand
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‘City of Dead’ is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in which country? [A] Egypt [B] USA [C] Greece [D] Turkey
[A] Egypt
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Sendai Framework’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which field? [A] Climate Change [B] Disaster Risk [C] Artificial Intelligence [D] Finance
[B] Disaster Risk
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‘GAINS’ Startup Challenge was launched by which institution? [A] RBI [B] GRSE [C] HAL [D] BARC
B [GRSE] Notes: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) launched GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme – 2023 or GAINS 2023 in Kolkata.
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The US signed a defence cooperation agreement with which country? [A] Indonesia [B] Papua New Guinea [C] Australia [D] Singapore
[B] Papua New Guinea
188
Scientists have found the first-ever genetic detection of wolf-dog hybridization in which country? [A] China [B] India [C] Japan [D] Australia
[B] India
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Which country has proposed the ‘G20 High-Level Principles on Hydrogen’? [A] India [B] Japan [C] Sri Lanka [D] Brazil
[A] India
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Which institution released the ‘Atlas of Mortality and Economic Losses from Weather, Climate and Water-related hazards’? [A] UNEP [B] WMO [C] WTO [D] World Bank
[B] WMO
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Which institution released the report titled “Thriving: Making Cities Green, Resilient, and Inclusive in a Changing Climate”? [A] WMO [B] WTO [C] World Bank [D] UNEP
[C] World Bank
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Which country announced the ‘12-point development plan for the Pacific Island nations’? [A] China [B] Bangladesh [C] India [D] Myanmar
[C] India
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Colorado River flows through which country? [A] Argentina [B] USA [C] France [D] Russia
[B] USA
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‘UDAN 5.1’ scheme was launched by which Union Ministry? [A] Ministry of Civil Aviation [B] Ministry of MSME [C] Ministry of Defence [D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[A] Ministry of Civil Aviation
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Which super-computer was ranked at 75th position at Top 500 Global Supercomputing List? [A] ARJUN [B] AIRAWAT [C] ANANYA [D] AVIGHNA
[B] AIRAWAT
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Transport Outlook 2023’ was released by which institution? [A] IMF [B] ITF [C] WEF [D] World Bank
[B] ITF International Transport Forum
197
Georgi Gospodinov, who has won the International Booker Prize, is from which country? [A] Bulgaria [B] Latvia [C] Maldives [D] Ukraine
[A] Bulgaria
198
Which country has banned domestic flights on short routes that can be covered by train? [A] France [B] USA [C] UK [D] Germany
[A] France
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Which country test-fired the long-range ballistic missile Kheibar? [A] Israel [B] Iran [C] UAE [D] Ukraine
[B] Iran
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Which city is set to launch ‘Kaveri 2.0’ web-based property registration application? [A] Chennai [B] Bengaluru [C] Pune [D] Mysuru
[B] Bengaluru
201
Araku Valley Coffee, which was seen in the news, is from which state? [A] Tamil Nadu [B] Andhra Pradesh [C] Assam [D] West Bengal
[B] Andhra Pradesh
202
Which country recently launched its home-grown space rocket ‘Nuri’? [A] Russia [B] South Korea [C] Israel [D] UAE
[B] South Korea
203
Tina Turner, which was seen in the news, was associated with which profession? [A] Author [B] Singer [C] Politician [D] Sports person
[B] Singer
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‘REWARD Program’ is assisted by which institution in India? [A] World Bank [B] WEF [C] IMF [D] WTO
[A] World Bank
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‘Atal Bhujal Yojana’, which was seen in the news, is implemented by which Union Ministry? [A] Ministry of MSME [B] Ministry of Jal Shakti [C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry [D] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Jal Shakti
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Which Union Ministry unveiled the ‘National Medical Devices Policy, 2023’? [A] Ministry of Defence [B] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare [C] Ministry of Women and Child Development [D] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[B] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
207
Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Cheetah Project Steering Committee set up by NTCA? [A] Rajesh Bansal [B] Jitendra Singh [C] Ashwini Vaishnaw [D] Gagandeep Singh Bed
[A] Rajesh Bansal
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XPoSat, India’s first polarimetry mission, is being built by which institution? [A] HAL [B] DRDO [C] ISRO [D] BARC
B. DRDO
209
Which country has launched the ‘Shenzhou-16’ Mission? [A] Japan [B] China [C] South Korea [D] Israel
[B] China
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Sabang port, which was seen in the news, is located in which country? [A] India [B] Myanmar [C] Indonesia [D] Sri Lanka
C. INDONESIA
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Which state is set to develop the Konark Sun Temple Complex? [A] West Bengal [B] Odisha [C] Assam [D] Chhattisgarh
[B] Odisha
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A Submarine Mud Volcano has been recently spotted in which country? [A] Australia [B] Chile [C] Norway [D] Japan
[C] Norway
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‘Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)’ was founded in which year? [A] 1988 [B] 1998 [C] 2008 [D] 2018
B. 1988
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Which state government launched the ‘Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana’? [A] Andhra Pradesh [B] Maharashtra [C] Madhya Pradesh [D] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
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Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO)’? [A] Ministry of Electronics & IT [B] Ministry of MSME [C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry [D] Ministry of Science and Technology
[A] Ministry of Electronics & IT
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What is Justitia, which was seen in the news recently? [A] Asteroid [B] Meteor [C] Exo-planet [D] Satellite
[A] Asteroid
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The ‘Greentech Safety Award 2023’ was awarded to which organisation? [A] REC [B] RINL [C] PFC [D] SAIL
[B] RINL
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Which institution has conceptualized ‘Lightweight Payments System’? [A] NPCI [B] RBI [C] NASSCOM [D] NITI Aayog
[B] RBI
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Which institution decided to set up the ‘Global Alliance for Drowning Prevention’? [A] WEF [B] IMF [C] WHA [D] UNICEF
[C] WHA
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Which Union Ministry implements the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0)? [A] Ministry of External Affairs [B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs [C] Ministry of MSME [D] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
221
What is the outlay of ‘World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector’? [A] Rs 20000 crore [B] Rs 50000 crore [C] Rs 1 lakh crore [D] Rs 2 lakh crore
[C] Rs 1 lakh crore
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Which Asian country joined the ‘Centralised Laboratory Network (CLN)’? [A] Sri Lanka [B] India [C] Myanmar [D] Bangladesh
[B] India
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Which city hosted the ‘India-EU Global Gateway Conference’? [A] Guwahati [B] Shillong [C] Kolkata [D] Itanagar
[B] Shillong
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Which institution notified ‘Indian Standards Related to AYUSH Herbs and Products’? [A] FSSAI [B] BIS [C] AYUSH Ministry [D] FAO
[B] BIS Beaureu of Indian Standards
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Which institution launched the ‘National Mission for Mentoring’? [A] AICTE [B] NCTE [C] NASSCOM [D] NITI Aayog
National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
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Which Union Ministry released the ‘Swachh Jal Se Suraksha Campaign Report’? [A] Ministry of Jal Shakti [B] Ministry of MSME [C] Ministry of Rural Development [D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[A] Ministry of Jal Shakti
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Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Unified Registration Portal For GOBARdhan’? [A] Ministry of Jal Shakti [B] Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers [C] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare [D] Ministry of Rural Development
[A] Ministry of Jal Shakti
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Which country signed MoU with India for development of Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project? [A] Bangladesh [B] Sri Lanka [C] Nepal [D] Myanmar
[C] Nepal
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Which country demonstrated Asia’s first performance-based navigation for helicopters? [A] China [B] India [C] Bangladesh [D] Singapore
[B] India
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Which country has approved ‘Debt Ceiling Deal’ to raise the government’s borrowing limit? [A] India [B] Sri Lanka [C] USA [D] Afghanistan
[C] USA
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Which Article of the Constitution requires the state governments to present their budget each year before the legislature? [A] Article 51 [B] Article 101 [C] Article 202 [D] Article 303
[C] Article 202
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Kafue National Park (KNP), which was seen in the news, is located in which country? [A] Zambia [B] Latvia [C] Egypt [D] Chile
[A] Zambia
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Which country unveiled the ‘Obstetric Fistula Strategic Plan’? [A] India [B] Zambia [C] Malaysia [D] Japan
[B] Zambia
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What was the Goods & Services Tax (GST) revenue collected in the month of May 2023? [A] Rs 1.17 lakh crore [B] Rs 1.27 lakh crore [C] Rs 1.37 lakh crore [D] Rs 1.57 lakh crore
[D] Rs 1.57 lakh crore
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Which state launched a state-wide 15-day mega registration drive for MSMEs? [A] Bihar [B] Uttar Pradesh [C] Assam [D] Gujarat
[B] Uttar Pradesh
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Which country signed a deal to export hydropower to Bangladesh through Indian territory? [A] Sri Lanka [B] Afghanistan [C] Nepal [D] Laos
[C] Nepal
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The United States signed a trade deal with which country, and was warned by China? [A] Taiwan [B] Ukraine [C] India [D] Sri Lanka
[A] Taiwan
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Which neighbouring country recorded an annual inflation rate of 37.97% in May 2023? [A] Pakistan [B] Afghanistan [C] Nepal [D] Myanmar
[A] Pakistan
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As per the India Rankings 2023, which institution retained its first position in the Overall category? [A] IISc Bengaluru [B] IIT Madras [C] Amrita University [D] IIT Kharagpur
[B] IIT Madras
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What is the name of the portal launched for monitoring the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes of Justice Ministry ? [A] Nyaya Vikas Portal [B] Info Vikas Portal [C] CSS Monitor Portal [D] Bharat Scheme Portal
[A] Nyaya Vikas Portal
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India’s First International Cruise Vessel was flagged off recently to which country? [A] Nepal [B] Sri Lanka [C] Japan [D] Indonesia
Sri lanka
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Which institution launched the ‘Antardrishti’ dashboard? [A] NITI Aayog [B] RBI [C] SEBI [D] NPCI
[B] RBI
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Which country hosted the Sixth Edition of Exercise Ekatha? [A] India [B] Nepal [C] Bangladesh [D] Maldives
[D] Maldives
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Kakhovka Dam, which was seen in the news, is located in which country? [A] Ukraine [B] South Africa [C] Australia [D] New Zealand
[A] Ukraine
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Which cyclonic storm developed over the east-central and Arabian Sea? [A] Waferjoy [B] Biporjoy [C] Cyclejoy [D] Centrejoy
[B] Biporjoy
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Which state road transport corporation has been conferred with which UITP Award? [A] Tamil Nadu [B] Karnataka [C] Kerala [D] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Kerala
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ISRO along with which country hosted the International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations (SMOPS-2023)? [A] USA [B] Italy [C] Israel [D] France
[B] Italy
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ISRO along with which country hosted the International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations (SMOPS-2023)? [A] USA [B] Italy [C] Israel [D] France
[B] Italy
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Which state/UT conferred the ‘Green Champion Awards 2022’? [A] Karnataka [B] Tamil Nadu [C] Assam [D] West Bengal
[B] Tamil Nadu
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As per the 5th State Food Safety Index, which state secured the top ranking among the larger states? [A] Punjab [B] Kerala [C] West Bengal [D] Rajasthan
[B] Kerala
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What is the outlay of ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme’ from 2021 to 2025? [A] Rs 298 crore [B] Rs 798 crore [C] Rs 2980 crore [D] Rs 7980 crore
[C] Rs 2980 crore
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Ministry of Power launched the ‘Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR)’ along with which Union Ministry? [A] Ministry of Renewable Energy [B] Ministry of Steel [C] Ministry of MSME [D] Ministry of Science and Technology
[A] Ministry of Renewable Energy
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Ministry of Women and Child Development launched ‘Amrit Generation Campaign: Naye Bharat Ke Sapne’ along with which company? [A] Meta [B] Microsoft [C] Google [D] Apple
[A] Meta
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Which institution launched the National Campaign- “Addiction Free Amrit Kaal”? [A] NITI Aayog [B] FSSAI [C] NCPCR [D] IMA
[C] NCPCR
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Which north-east state/UT recently released the ‘District Good Governance Index (DGGI)’? [A] Arunachal Pradesh [B] Assam [C] Sikkim [D] Mizoram
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
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Which space agency’s researchers conducted ‘Fried space food experiment’? [A] NASA [B] ISRO [C] ESA [D] JAXA
[C] ESA
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Which state/UT launched ‘Integrated Water Resources Action Plan-2023-25’? [A] Rajasthan [B] Kerala [C] Haryana [D] Odisha
[C] Haryana
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Which state government has been permitted to continue mining work in Gaula river? [A] Assam [B] Uttarakhand [C] Jharkhand [D] West Bengal
[B] Uttarakhand
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Which state is the host of the ‘National Conference on Recent Advances in School Education’? [A] Telangana [B] Punjab [C] Madhya Pradesh [D] Maharashtra
[B] Punjab
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‘SAGAR SAMRIDDHI’is an initiative of which Union Ministry? [A] Ministry of Defence [B] Ministry of Jal Shakti [C] Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterway [D] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterway
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Which Union Ministry announced the ‘Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman’? [A] Ministry of AYUSH [B] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting [C] Ministry of Communication [D] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
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Which company has initiated a pilot study on vehicles utilizing E27 fuel and Ethanol Blended Diesel Fuel? [A] BEL [B] HPCL [C] DRDO [D] BPCL
[B] HPCL
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Which Indian armed force is set to procure the ‘Tactical LAN Radio’ through Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)? [A] Indian Air Force [B] Indian Navy [C] Indian Army [D] Indian Coast Guard
[C] Indian Army
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Which Armed Force procured the first barge, LSAM 15 (Yard 125) from a Thane-based private company? [A] Indian Army [B] Indian Navy [C] Indian Air Force [D] Indian Coast Guard
[B] Indian Navy
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Which institution has launched ‘Vigyan Vidushi’ programme? [A] NASSCOM [B] TIFR [C] ISRO [D] DRDO
[B] TIFR
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India held a meeting of the Joint Committee of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with which country? [A] Australia [B] UAE [C] France [D] Indonesia
[B] UAE
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‘Ex Ekuverin’ is the joint military exercise between India and which country? [A] Sri Lanka [B] France [C] Maldives [D] Japan
[C] Maldives
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Which country organised the ‘Global Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit’? [A] India [B] USA [C] Australia [D] Spain
[A] India
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ADB signed a loan agreement with India for implementing ‘Subtropical Horticulture, Irrigation, and Value Addition Project’ in which state/UT? [A] Assam [B] Gujarat [C] Himachal Pradesh [D] West Bengal
[C] Himachal Pradesh
270
Which city hosted the ‘G-20 development ministers’ meeting’ in India? [A] Panjim [B] Varanasi [C] Pune [D] Chennai
[B] Varanasi
271
At what level, the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee fixed the Repo rate, in its June 2023 Bimonthly meeting? [A] 5.50% [B] 6.00% [C] 6.50% [D] 7.00%
[C] 6.50%
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RBI has decided to permit banks to issue which type of cards, abroad? [A] RuPay Prepaid forex Cards [B] Gold denominated Cards [C] SGB Cards [D] Rupay Petro Cards
[A] RuPay Prepaid forex Cards
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Huitoto Indigenous group is associated with which country? [A] Russia [B] Ukraine [C] Colombia [D] Australia
[C] Colombia
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India has agreed to set bilateral trade of 1 Billion Euros by end of this decade, with which country? [A] USA [B] Russia [C] Japan [D] Serbia
[D] Serbia
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A celt, belonging to the neolithic period, was recently discovered in which state/UT? [A] Kerala [B] Karnataka [C] Tamil Nadu [D] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
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Who is the head of the Border Security Force (BSF), as of 2023? [A] Rakesh Agarwal [B] Nitin Agarwal [C] Gagandeep Singh Bedi [D] Rajesh Lakhani
[B] Nitin Agarwal
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Which state/UT hosted the ‘National conference of tribal writers’? [A] Maharashtra [B] Jammu and Kashmir [C] West Bengal [D] Odisha
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
278
Mayon Volcano, which was seen in the news, is located in which country? [A] Indonesia [B] Japan [C] Australia [D] Philippines
[D] Philippines
279
Which state/UT recently withdraw its general consent for the CBI investigations? [A] Andhra Pradesh [B] Karnataka [C] Tamil Nadu [D] Goa
[C] Tamil Nadu
280
Which state/UT celebrates ‘Raja’ festival to worship the Mother Earth? [A] West Bengal [B] Odisha [C] Jharkhand [D] Chhattisgarh
[B] Odisha
281
Which country’s central bank Governor has been honoured with the ‘Governor of the Year’ award? [A] Sri Lanka [B] Afghanistan [C] India [D] Iran
[C] India
282
Which country returned remains of Indigenous Maori and Moriori people to New Zealand? [A] USA [B] UK [C] Germany [D] France
[C] Germany
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Which state is the host of the ‘Women 20 Summit’ in India? [A] Tamil Nadu [B] Odisha [C] Jammu and Kashmir [D] Goa
[A] Tamil Nadu
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Which institution has released the report named – “Detox Development: Repurposing Environmentally Harmful Subsidies”? [A] IMF [B] World Bank [C] NITI Aayog [D] WEF
[B] World Bank
285
‘Nature Restoration Law’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which region? [A] USA [B] Europe [C] South-Asia [D] Oceania
[B] Europe
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VAIBHAV fellowships programme is implemented by which Department of Government of India? [A] Department of Science and Technology [B] Department of Economic Affairs [C] Department of Social Justice [D] Department of Revenue
[A] Department of Science and Technology
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The National Time Release Study (TRS) Report 2023, is released by which organization? [A] Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) [B] Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) [C] Port Trust of India (PTI) [D] Indian Maritime University (IMU)
[A] Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
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An outreah programme named “Julley Ladakh” was organized by which organization? [A] Indian Navy [B] ISRO [C] Indian Oil Limited [D] Google
[A] Indian Navy