July 2

Question 1

1. The __ is an initiative of HPSCB, which will provide loans to women for pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams, engage in livelihood activities, fulfil their day to day needs and uplift their families.
2. Expand HPSCB
3. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister __ launches collateral-free loan scheme for
   Women
4. Under the scheme, the Bank offers credit of Rs. 21000, Rs. 51000 and Rs. 101000 at a relatively low-interest rate of __ %.

Answer 1

1. Sashakt Mahila Rin Yoiana
2. Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank
3. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
4. 8.51

Question 2

1. Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone by becoming the __ cricketer in history to make 500 international appearances.
2. Virat Kohli surpassed __ tally of 25,534 runs on July 20 to become 5th leading run-getter in international cricket.

Answer 2

1. 10th
2. Jacques Kallis’

Question 3

Top 5 leading run scorer in International Cricket
Rank - Name of the Player - Matches - Runs

Answer 3

1 - Sachin Tendulkar - 664 - 34,357
2 - Kumar Sangakkara - 594 - 28,016
3 - Ricky Ponting - 560 - 27,483
4 - Mahela Jayawardene - 652 - 25,957
5 - Virat Kohli - 500* - 25.582*

Question 4

__ applies to join BRICS, would contribute $ 1.5 Billion to group bank

Answer 4

Algeria

Question 5

World Day against Trafficking in Persons

Answer 5

Jul 30

Question 6

__ is set to launch India’s First online Gaming Academy named “ __ “ to provide the young esports player an opportunity and platform to advance to a professional level.The academy focuses on training aspiring gaming and esports professionals.

Answer 6

Madhya Pradesh, MP State Esports Academy

Question 7

World’s largest private communications satellite __ launched by __

Answer 7

Jupiter - Ill(Hughes), Space X

Question 8

Mahindra and Mahindra acquired 3.53% stake in __ for __

Answer 8

RBL Bank, Rs.417 crore

Question 9

__ becomes first woman Member of Parliament from Nagaland to preside over Rajya Sabha

Answer 9

Phangnon Konyak

Question 10

1. Swiggy has collaborated with __ to launch a Co-branded Credit Card
2. This Co-branded Credit Card will be facilitated by __’s payment network.

Answer 10

1. HDFC Bank
2. Mastercard

Question 11

The Indian Air Force - IAF is set to host its first-ever multi-national air exercise called __ in October-November, 2023.

Answer 11

Tarang Shakti

Question 12

RBI Grants Non-Banking Institution license to Mahalaxmi Cooperative Bank, Cancels Banking permit in __

Answer 12

Dharawad Karnataka

Question 13

1. Global Tiger Day, often called International Tiger Day, is an annual celebration to raise awareness for tiger conservation, held annually on __.
2. The day was founded in 2010, when the 13 Tiger Range Countries - TRCs came together to create __ - the global goal to double the number of wild tigers by the year 2022.

Answer 13

1. 29 July
2. Tx2

Question 14

1. The __ withdrew as hosts of the 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Games after citing a steep rise in projected expenditure to host the Games.
2. Since 1930, Australia has hosted __ of the 22 editions.
3. Victoria 2026 was supposed to be the __ CW event they hosted since 2006.

Answer 14

1. Australian state of Victoria
2. five
3. third

Question 15

1. Former Kerala Chief Minister __ passes away at 79 Senior Congress leader Oommen Chandy, who served as the Chief Minister of Kerala twice, died in Bengaluru.
2. Representing __ constituency, Oommen Chandy served as the MLA for more than half a century setting the record for the longest tenure.

Answer 15

1. Oommen Chandy
2. Puthuppally

Question 16

1. The DAHD has established a Credit Guarantee Fund Trust of __ to provide credit guarantee coverage to eligible lending institutions, enabling improved access to finance for the underserved livestock sector(first ever credit guarantee scheme)
2. Expand DAHD
3. It will cover up to __% of credit facilities extended to eligible MSMEs by lending institutions.
4. Key Features of AHIDF scheme - Interest Subvention of __%, Loan up to 90% of the total project cost from any Scheduled Bank, National Cooperative Development Corporation - NCDC
5. Dept. of AH & D has introduced the Credit Guarantee Scheme under the __ to support the Livestock sector’s Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises - MSMEs.

Answer 16

1. Rs. 750 crore
2. Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying
3. 25
4. 3
5. Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund - AHIDF

Question 17

1. Under initiative of International Chess Federation - FIDE, __ has been observed as International Chess Day by chess plavers around the world since 1966.
2. International Chess Federation headquarters located in __.

Answer 17

1. July 20
2. Lausanne, Switzerland

Question 18

Chachin Grazing festival celebrated in __

Answer 18

Arunachal Pradesh

Question 19

International Monetary Fund - IMF raises India’s FY24 forecast to __

Answer 19

6.1%

Question 20

Manila headquartered Asian Development Bank - ADB retains India’s growth forecast of __% in FY 2023-24

Answer 20

6.4

Question 21

1. The Union Finance Ministry recently announced a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax - GST for electronic items on the __ anniversary of the GST implementation on July 1.
2. The list of electronic products includes mobile phones, TVs up to __ inches, refrigerators, washing machines, and others.
3. With the aim of making home appliances more affordable, the Finance Ministry has lowered the GST rates for various items. Refrigerators, washing machines, fans, coolers, geysers, and similar products will now be subject to a reduced GST rate of __%, previously being at __%.
4. The GST rate for mixers, juicers, and similar items has been lowered from __% to __%, while LEDs now have a reduced GST rate of __%, previously being at __%.

Answer 21

1. 6th
2. 27
3. 18, 31.3%
4. 31.3, 18, 12, 15

Question 22

1. __, the incumbent Solicitor General of India, has been reappointed for a three-year term by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet.
2. The SGI is the __ law officer of the country.

Answer 22

1. Tushar Mehta
2. second-highest

Question 23

International Plastic Bag Free Day is observed every year on __ to increase awareness about the detrimental effects of disposable plastic bags on the environment

Answer 23

July 3

Question 24

India’s first indigenously developed __ MW nuclear power reactor at the __ in __ started commercial operations.

Answer 24

700 MW, Kakrapar Atomic Power Project, Gujarat

Question 25

1. __ is considered the first country in the world to ban single-use produce bags at supermarkets. 2. The measure officially went into effect on __.

Answer 25

1. New Zealand 2. July 1,2023

Question 26

1. The government has named __ as the newly appointed NCSC. 2. NCSC

Answer 26

1. Lt Gen M U Nair 2. National Cyber Security Coordinator

Question 27

1. ULLAS mobile app launched to facilitate widespread access to basic literacy at the __ in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi to facilitate widespread access to basic literacy. 2. Expand ULLAS

Answer 27

1. Bharat Mandapam 2. Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society

Question 28

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of __ campaign in run-up to Independence Day to honour the martyred Bravehearts of the country.

Answer 28

Meri Mati Mera Desh

Question 29

1. __ Introduces Framework for CDMDF. 2. Expand CDMDF 3. This fund is designed to function as a backstop facility, providing support during __ by purchasing investment-grade corporate debt securities.The fund aims to instil confidence amongst the participants in the Corporate Debt Market during times of stress.

Answer 29

1. Securities and Exchange Board of India - SEBI 2. Corporate Debt Market Development Fund 3. stressed market conditions

Question 30

__ has inaugurated its first-ever floating store on Dal Lake in __.

Answer 30

Amazon India, Srinagar, Kashmir

Question 31

World Ranger Day

Answer 31

July 31

Question 32

On the occasion of its 68th foundation day, the State Bank of India - SBIhas inaugurated __ Transaction Banking Hubs across __ district centres in the country.

Answer 32

34, 21

Question 33

1. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to support Sweden's bid to join North Atlantic Treaty Organization - NATO, the military alliance's chief __ says. 2. Formed in __ with the signing of the __, North Atlantic Treaty Organization - NATO is a security alliance of __ from North America and Europe. 3. NATO's Headquarters located in __.

Answer 33

1. Jens Stoltenberg 2. 1949, Washington Treaty, 31 countries 3. Brussels, Belgium