PIB 247 – April to June 2023

Q.1) Ministry of Education has conducted 1st Foundational Literacy and Numeracy
Assessment Test (FLNAT) under New India Literacy Programme across 10 States/UTs to
assess the basic Reading, Writing and Numeracy skills of the neo-literates. Which of the
following States/UTs were covered in 1st FLNAT?

(1) Bihar
[a] 1, 2, 4 and 5
(2) Ladakh
[b] 3, 4 and 5
(3) Uttar Pradesh [c] 1, 2, 3 and 4
(4) Chandigarh [d] 2, 3, 4 and 5
(5) Madhya Pradesh [e] 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.2) What is the name of App Version of National Logistics Portal (Marine) recently
launched by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to provide easier access to
functionalities on a handheld device?

[a] Sagar Setu

[b] Samudra Setu
[c] Ocean Ease
[d] Ease of Ocean Trade
[e] Samudra Niryat

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.3) Limit on ceiling for guarantees under recently revamped Credit Guarantee Scheme
for Micro & Small Enterprises has been enhanced from Rs.2 Crore to ______.

[a] Rs.5 crore

[b] Rs.4 crore
[c] Rs.6 crore
[d] Rs.3 crore
[e] Rs.7 crore

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.4) India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) in collaboration with which telecom company/ies
has launched WhatsApp Banking Services for IPPB customers to enable them to access
banking services on their mobile phone?

[a] Jio
[b] Vodafone-Idea
[c] Airtel
[d] A and B
[e] B and C

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.5) Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance has launched 3-
months-long campaign (1 April to 30 June 2023) to boost and achieve saturation of
micro-insurance scheme/s at Gram Panchayat level. Which of the following social
security scheme/s is/are covered under this campaign?

[a] Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana

[b] Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
[c] Atal Pension Yojana
[d] B and C
[e] A and B

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.6) How much amount Government will borrow during the first half (H1) of FY 2023-24,
out of Gross Market borrowing of Rs 15.43 lakh crore projected for FY 2023-24 in Union
Budget?

[a] Rs. 6.79 lakh crore

[b] Rs. 8.88 lakh crore
[c] Rs. 9.23 lakh crore
[d] Rs. 10.56 lakh crore
[e] Rs. 11.90 lakh crore

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.7) Name the portal, developed and maintained by the Federation of Indian Export
Organization, to provide product-wise countries tariff/preferential tariff information
applicable for Indian products, rules of origin, market access requirements, Export-Import
policy, export benefits, etc. to the EXIM community.

[a] Bharat Niryat Portal

[b] EXIM Portal
[c] Indian Trade Portal
[d] Indian EXIM Portal
[e] Export Portal

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.8) How many cities are targeted to become 3-Star Garbage Free by October 2024?

[a] 800
[b] 950
[c] 1000
[d] 600
[e] 750

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.9) Ministry of Finance recently has given full exemption from basic customs duty on all
drugs and Food for Special Medical Purposes imported for personal use for treatment of
all Rare Diseases listed under the National Policy for Rare Diseases. When was the
National Policy for Rare Diseases announced?

[a] 2017
[b] 2021
[c] 2022
[d] 2020
[e] 2015

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.10) NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated power generator, has registered the highest-
ever power generation of _____ billion units (BU) in FY23, a growth of 10.80% via-a-vis
previous year.

[a] 150
[b] 200
[c] 268
[d] 387
[e] 400

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.11) Identify incorrect statement about recently launched new small savings scheme-
Mahila Samman Savings Certificates, 2023

[a] It was announced in Union Budget 2023-24

[b] It is a one-time small savings plan with two-year tenure (till 2025) for girls and women
[c] It offers fixed interest of 7.5% interest compounded quarterly
[d] Rs. 5 lakh is maximum investment per account under it
[e] Under it, an individual can open number of accounts subject to maximum limit

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.12) Ministry of Finance has increased maximum investment limits of National Savings
(Monthly Income Account) Scheme, 2019
• For Single Account: It has been increased from Rs. 4.5 lakh to _______
• For Joint Account: It has been increased from Rs. 9 lakh to _________

[a] Rs.7 lakh, Rs.12 lakh

[b] Rs.6 lakh, Rs.11 lakh
[c] Rs.9 lakh, Rs.15 lakh
[d] Rs.8 lakh, Rs.13 lakh
[e] Rs.10 lakh, Rs.16 lakh

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.13) Ministry of Finance has increased maximum investment limit under Senior Citizen
Savings Scheme, 2019 from Rs.15 lakh to ________.

[a] Rs.18 lakh

[b] Rs.20 lakh
[c] Rs.23 lakh
[d] Rs.27 lakh
[e] Rs.30 lakh

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.14) Consider the following statements with respect to North-East Industrial
Development Scheme and identify the incorrect statement/s

(1) The scheme was launched in 2017

(2) It is being implemented by ministry of development of N-E region
(3) The total outlay of the scheme is Rs.12000 Crore

[a] Only 1 and 2

[b] Only 2
[c] Only 3
[d] Only 1 and 3
[e] Only 2 and 3

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.15) Ministry of Education has started registrations for Yuva Sangam (Phase II) through
an online portal. It seeks to conduct exposure tours of youth in the age group of ______
from 23 States/UTs of India.

[a] 16-30 years

[b] 14-22 years
[c] 18-35 years
[d] 18-30 years
[e] 15-27 years

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.16) Ministry of Culture recently hosted the first India-Central Asia Culture Ministers’
Meeting in virtual format. Which of the following countries did not participate in the
meeting?

[a] Kazakhstan
[b] Kyrgyzstan
[c] Iran
[d] Tajikistan
[e] Turkmenistan

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.17) Where is Ministry of Ministry of Women and Child Development organising Second
G20 EMPOWER meeting under India’s Presidency with theme “Women’s Empowerment:
A Win-Win for Equity and Economy”?

[a] Dehradun
[b] Agra
Empowerment and Progression of Women’s
[c] Thiruvananthapuram Economic Representation
[d] Shimla
[e] Kolkata

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.18) In Financial Year 2022-23, India’s defence exports have reached an all-time high
of approx. __________, a rise of over 10 times since 2016-17.

[a] Rs. 10,000 crore

[b] Rs. 14,000 crore
[c] Rs. 16,000 crore
[d] Rs. 20,000 crore
[e] Rs. 26,000 crore

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.19) Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation compiles estimates of rural and
urban income, in terms of Per Capita Net Value Added (NVA), only in the base year of the
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) series, which is currently 2011-12. The per capita NVA
for rural and urban area was ________ and _________ respectively in the year 2011-12.

[a] Rs.22,398; Rs.67,405

[b] Rs.29,435; Rs.77,859
[c] Rs.31,340; Rs. 82,849
[d] Rs.35, 843; Rs. 87,230
[e] Rs.40,925; Rs.98,435

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.20) Which north-eastern city will be hosting fourth Business 20 (B20) conference of the
Northeast Region under India’s G20 Presidency?

[a] Gangtok
[b] Shillong
[c] Itanagar
[d] Agartala
[e] Kohima

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.21) Which of the following statement/s is/are incorrect about Coalition for Disaster
Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)?

(1) It was launched in 2019 by PM Narendra Modi at the UN Climate Action Summit (New
York)
(2) It is the first major global initiative launched by India
(3) It is headquartered in Geneva
(4) As of December 2022, it comprised of 39 members, consisting of 31 national
governments and 8 organizations.
[a] 1 and 2 Only
[b] 1 and 4 Only
[c] 2 and 3 Only
[d] 3 and 4 Only
[e] 2 and 4 Only
9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]
 [a] 1, 2 and 3
Q.22) Ministry of Civil Aviation has disbursed an amount of Rs. 30 [b] 2, 3 and 4
crores to the beneficiaries during FY 2022-23 under the PLI Scheme [c] 1, 3 and 5
for Drones and Drone Components. Identify correct statements about [d] 2, 4 and 5
the scheme [e] 3, 4 and 5

(1) It is being implemented for period of 5 years from 2022 to 2027

(2) It has total outlay of Rs.120 crores
(3) Under it, financial support is provided to companies engaged in
the manufacturing of drones and drone components in India as well
as in foreign countries
(4) Its benefit coverage also includes developers of drone-related
software
(5) Under it, PLI rate has been kept at 20% of the value addition
which is one of the highest among PLI schemes

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.23) When was Startup India Yatra launched to promote entrepreneurship in rural and
non-metro regions across States?

[a] 2014
[b] 2015
[c] 2017
[d] 2019
[e] 2021

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.24) When was Startup Champions Programme on Doordarshan launched for
showcasing growth of entrepreneurial culture in the country?

[a] 2014
[b] 2016
[c] 2019
[d] 2020
[e] 2021

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.25) Which organisation is implementing Agrometeorological Advisory Services (AAS)
viz., Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS) scheme to provide medium range weather
forecast at district and block level for five days?

[a] Indian Agricultural Research Institute

[b] National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting
[c] Skymet
[d] India Meteorological Department
[e] Indian Space Research Organisation

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.26) Indian Railways has registered highest ever Freight Loading in FY 2022-23 with
_________ MT (million tonnes) freight loading

[a] 1161 MT
[b] 1233 MT
[c] 1419 MT
[d] 1512 MT
[e] 1687 MT

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.27) Which state will host 2nd Health Working Group meeting under G20 India
Presidency?

[a] Maharashtra
[b] Bihar
[c] Madhya Pradesh
[d] Jharkhand
[e] Goa

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.28) As on 4th April 2023, over 11.66 Crore (60%) rural households have been provided
with tap water supply in their homes under Jal Jeevan Mission. Which of the following
States/UTs, so far have reported 100% coverage under this mission?

(1) Telangana
(2) Haryana [a] 1, 2 and 3 Only
[b] 1, 2 and 4 Only
(3) Jammu and Kashmir [c] 1, 4 and 5 Only
(4) Andaman & Nicobar Islands [d] 2, 3 and 5 Only
(5) Maharashtra [e] 3 and 5 Only

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.29) During 2021-22 nuclear power reactors generated 47112 million Units of electricity,
which comprises about ________ of the total electricity generated in the country.

[a] 7.67%
[b] 10.5%
[c] 3.15%
[d] 6.24%
[e] 8.93%

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.30) Economic Census is the complete count of all non-farm economic establishments
located within the geographical boundary of the country. Which Ministry conducts this
census?

[a] Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation

[b] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[c] Ministry of Finance
[d] Ministry of Cooperation
[e] Ministry of Labour & Employment

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.31) What was India’s textiles & apparel exports including handicrafts exports during FY
2021-22?

[a] 37.55 billion

[b] 38.40 billion
[c] 35.18 billion
[c] 31.59 billion
[e] 44.44 billion

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.32) With which technological company has Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
singed partnership agreement in the field of Media, Entertainment and Public
Awareness?

[a] Microsoft
[b] Amazon
[c] Google
[d] Facebook
[e] Intel

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.33) What is target of constructing Amrit Sarovars under Mission Amrit Sarovar by
August 15, 2023?

[a] 25,000
[b] 30,000
[c] 35,000
[d] 40,000
[e] 50,000

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.34) Wood Carvings from which Union Territory were recently granted a Geographical
Indication (GI) tag by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry
of Commerce and Industry?

[a] Chandigarh
[b] Ladakh
[c] Lakshadweep
[d] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[e] Puducherry

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.35) The Government has accorded administrative approval and financial sanction for
10 indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors of 700 MW each. These reactors are
planned to be set up by the year ……………… at a cost of Rs. 1,05,000 crores. Fill the
gap.

[a] 2027
[b] 2028
[c] 2029
[d] 2030
[e] 2031

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.36) Which of the following states launched STEMI project with an aim to reduce
premature mortality from non-communicable diseases by one-third by adopting advanced
health practices and modern technology?

[a] Punjab
[b] Kerala
[c] Goa
[d] Telangana
[e] Assam

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.37) In which year, Rice fortification program was launched with an outlay of Rs.2700
Crore per annum?

[a] 2021
[b] 2022
[c] 2019
[d] 2018
[e] 2017

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.38) Which of the following statements are correct about National Startup Awards

(1) It was launched in 2020 by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

(2) In 2023 edition, startups will be awarded across 30 categories
(3) One winning startup in each of the 2023 award categories will be awarded cash prize
of Rs. 10 lakhs
(4) Winners and finalists will be also provided with exclusive handholding support,
including investor & government connect, mentorship, international market access etc
[a] 1 and 2 Only
[b] 2 and 3 Only
[c] 3 and 4 Only
[d] 1 and 4 Only
[e] 2, 3 and 4 Only
9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]
 [a] 1 and 2 Only
Q.39) International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA) was launched recently
[b] 2 Only
during the program ‘Commemoration of 50 years of Project Tiger’ in
Mysuru, Karnataka. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct [c] 2 and 3 Only
about IBCA? [d] 1 and 3 Only
[e] 3 Only

(1) It is being launched with focus on the protection and

conservation of 5 major big cats of the world
(2) It will be done in collaboration membership of 97 range of
countries harbouring these species.
(3) It will provide assured support over 5 years with guaranteed
funding of over Rs.800 crores

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.40) DigiLocker, launched in 2015 aims to digitally empower citizen by providing access
to authentic digital documents to citizen's digital document wallet. It is a flagship initiative
of which Ministry?

[a] Ministry of Science and Technology

[b] Ministry of Education
[c] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[d] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[e] Ministry of Finance

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.41) What target has been set by Government to increase the share of natural gas in
primary energy mix in India from current 6.5% by 2030?

[a] 20%
[b] 30%
[c] 18%
[d] 15%
[e] 10%

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.42) How much Foreign direct investment (FDI) in space sector in the area of Satellites-
Establishment and Operations at present is allowed through Government route only?

[a] 40%
[b] 50%
[c] 60%
[d] 80%
[e] 100%

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.43) Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) has been
announced in Union Budget 2023-24. It envisages to comprehensively explore the
possible area for development of Mangroves covering approximately 540 Sq. Kms.
spreading across __________ during five years commencing FY 2023-24 onwards.

[a] 9 States, 1 UT
[b] 18 States, 2 UTs
[c] 11 States, 2 UTs
[d] 12 States, 3 UTs
[e] 15 States, 4 UTs

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.44) Which of the following UTs have been declared ODF+ and their all village are
ODF+ Model category?

(1) Andaman & Nicobar Islands

[a] 1, 2 and 3 Only
(2) Ladakh
[b] 3, 4 and 5 Only
(3) Lakshadweep [c] 2, 4 and 5 Only
(4) Jammu and Kashmir [d] 1, 2 and 4 Only
(5) Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu [e] 1, 3 and 5 Only

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.45) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment recently has inaugurated Composite
Regional Centre (CRC) in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. It will cater to the rehabilitation
services for ____ categories of PwDs besides conducting skill development training for
the Divyangjan.

[a] 12
[b] 21
[c] 18
[d] 30
[e] 15

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.46) Identify incorrect statement about National Mission in
Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems

[a] It was launched in 2018 by Department of Science and Technology

[b] It has total outlay of Rs.3660 Crores for duration of 5 years
[c] It is being implemented only in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka,
Tamil Nadu and NCT of Delhi
[d] Under the mission, 15 Technology Innovation Hubs and 4 Technology
Translation Research Parks will be established
[e] These Hubs & TTRPs focus on four areas Technology Development,
HRD & Skill Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Start-ups
Ecosystem Development and International Collaborations.

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.47) Where will 2023 Spring Meetings of World Bank Group and International Monetary
Fund (IMF) be held?

[a] Paris
[b] London
[c] Washington DC
[d] Geneva
[e] New Delhi

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.48) How much target of nuclear power generation has been set by the Department of
Atomic Energy by the year 2030?

[a] 10 GW
[b] 30 GW
[c] 20 GW
[d] 40 GW
[e] 50 GW

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.49) How much nuclear sources will be contributing in electricity generation by the year
2047?

[a] 9%
[b] 12%
[c] 18%
[d] 20%
[e] 23%

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.50) Zojila Tunnel Project is being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir to provide all-
weather connectivity between Srinagar valley and Leh (Ladakh plateau) on NH-1. What
is the total length of main Zojila tunnel under this project?

[a] 9,789 meters

[b] 10,465 meters
[c] 13,153 meters
[d] 15,679 meters
[e] 11,567 meters

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.51) Where is National Climate Conclave-2023 being organised to discuss various
issues related to climate change, forest and wildlife conservation and clean energy?

[a] Pune
[b] Bhopal
[c] Patna
[d] Bengaluru
[e] Lucknow

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.52) With which IIT has Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) signed MoU to
develop a robust mobile touchless biometric capture system for easier usage by people
anytime, anywhere?

[a] IIT Roorkee

[b] IIT Madras
[c] IIT Kharagpur
[d] IIT Delhi
[e] IIT Bombay

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.53) Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) –2023 was inaugurated recently
in New Delhi to recognise, respect and reward grassroots innovations and foster a
supportive ecosystem. It is being organised by

[a] Office of President

[b] Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
[c] Department of Science & Technology
[d] A and C
[e] A and B

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.54) Identify incorrect statement about National Career Service

[a] It is a Five-Year Mission Mode Project launched in 2015

[b] It is being implemented by Ministry of Skill development and Entrepreneurship
[c] It provides one-stop solution for wide array of employment and career related services
[d] It reaches out to the people through its three essential pillars viz. NCS portal, Country
wide set up of Model Career Centers and Interlinkage with all the states through
employment exchanges.
[e] None of the above

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.55) With how many universities has National Mission for Clean Ganga signed MoU to
bring the student community to the forefront of the mass movement for creating a
sustainable ecosystem of our rivers?

[a] 30
[b] 73
[c] 108
[d] 55
[e] 49

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.56) Which of the following States/UTs were placed in the Front Runner category (>60
points) of State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021-22?

(1) Andhra Pradesh

(2) Maharashtra [a] 1 and 4 Only
[b] 2, 3 and 5 Only
(3) Gujarat
[c] 2 and 3 Only
(4) Rajasthan [d] 1, 4 and 5 Only
(5) Telangana [e] 1, 2 and 5 Only

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.57) 9 Micro Hydel Projects constructed under the “Golden Jubilee Border Illumination
Programme” were inaugurated recently in Kibithoo. Where it is located?

[a] Tripura
[b] Manipur
[c] Nagaland
[d] Assam
[e] Arunachal Pradesh

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.58) Which Central Government organization has launched Unified Portal to instil
efficiency and transparency and reduce the time taken by the pharma industry to get trade
licence for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and Controlled substances?

[a] Enforcement Directorate

[b] Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
[c] Directorate General of Foreign Trade
[d] Narcotics Control Bureau
[e] Central Bureau of Narcotics

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.59) Which of the following has organized Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Young Authors’ Conference (YAC) under India’s Chairmanship?

[a] IIT Delhi

[b] All India Council for Technical Education
[c] National Council of Educational Research and Training
[d] Central Board of Secondary Education
[e] National Book Trust

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.60) Which of the following is flagship newsletter of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0
(SBM-U 2.0) to keep all citizens informed and updated on the activities and events
undertaken by the Mission?

[a] Swachh Darpan

[b] Swachh Niti
[c] Swachh Suchana
[d] Swachh Vaarta
[e] Swachh Samachar

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.61) Where has Ministry of Defence recently organised International Conference on
Defence Finance & Economics to provide a platform for policy makers, academics and
government officials from India and abroad to share their insights and experiences on
Defence Finance and Economics?

[a] Pune
[b] New Delhi
[c] Agra
[d] Jaipur
[e] Gwalior

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.62) Grassroots Innovations Accelerator program has been announced at Festival of
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) 2023. For which sector the program has been
announced?

[a] Agriculture
[b] Hospitality
[c] Mining
[d] Banking
[e] Health care

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.63) Which web and mobile application has been launched recently by National Anti-
Doping Agency to enable sportspersons to make informed choices about use of
medicines?

[a] Stop Substance Abuse

[b] Clean Sports India
[c] Doping Free India
[d] Know Your Medicine
[e] Clean Sports, Clean India

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.64) A-HELP (Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production)
program has been recently launched in Uttarakhand. Which Ministries are implementing
it?

[a] Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying

[b] Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare
[c] Ministry of Rural Development
[d] A and B
[e] A and C

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.65) Which of the following statements are incorrect about National Beekeeping & Honey
Mission?

(1) It was announced in 2020 as part of the AtmaNirbhar Bharat package

(2) It is being implemented by KVIC, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(3) It is being implemented for 3 years period from 2020-21 to 2022-23

[a] 1 and 3 Only

[b] 1 and 2 Only
[c] 2 Only
[d] 2 and 3 Only
[e] 1 Only
9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]
Q.66) By how much percent the net direct tax collections have been increased from FY
2013-14 to FY 2021-22?

[a] 134.18%
[b] 119.09%
[c] 121.18%
[d] 189.89%
[e] 100.90%

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.67) Identify incorrect statement about Animal Health System Support for One Health
Project

(1) It is World Bank funded project launched by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare
(2) It will be initially covering 151 districts in 10 participating states
(3) It will be implemented for period of 5 years
(4) It will be implemented as Central sector scheme with a financial provision of
Rs.1228.70 Crores
[a] 2 and 4 Only
[b] 1 and 2 Only
[c] 3 and 4 Only
[d] 2 and 3 Only
[e] 1, 2 and 4 Only
9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]
Q.68) Which Ministry has launched Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative to enhance
India's preparedness and response to potential animal pandemics, in line with the One
Health approach?

[a] Ministry of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

[b] Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
[c] Ministry of Science and Technology
[d] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[e] Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.69) Where has G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) under India’s
Presidency been organized under the theme “Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
for Healthy People and Planet”?

[a] Varanasi
[b] Nagpur
[c] Bhopal
[d] Jaipur
[e] Chennai

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.70) With which of the following industries bodies, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
has organised Digital Health Summit 2023 under the theme ‘Building One Health together
– Improving Health equity’?

[a] DPIIT
[b] ASSOCHAM
[c] CII
[d] NASSCOM
[e] FICCI

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

 [a] 1 and 3 Only
Q.71) Which of the following statements are incorrect about recently
launched scheme “Marketing and Logistics Development for [b] 2 and 4 Only
Promotion of Tribal Products from North -Eastern Region? [c] 3 and 4 Only
[d] 1 and 4 Only
[e] 2 and 3 Only
(1) It seeks to transform tribal Ecosystem in the North-East by
strengthening livelihood opportunities for tribal artisans
(2) It has been launched by Ministry of Development of North
Eastern Region
(3) It will be implemented by TRIFED in 7 north eastern states viz.
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram,
Nagaland and Tripura.
(4) It will facilitate tribal artisans to avail opportunities of enhancing
income through the provision of backward and forward linkages

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.72) Name the mobile app launched during National Panchayat Awards Week which will
help in strengthening Gram Sabha for ensuring participatory democracy and making
empowered people and accountable Panchayats.

[a] GS NISHCHAY
[b] GS NIRNAY
[c] GS NIRMAN
[d] GS NIVARAN
[e] GS NAVNIRMAN

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.73) With which Tiger Reserve has Indian Highways Management Company Limited
signed an MoU to facilitate seamless and efficient entry process for vehicles entering the
forest area?

[a] Melghat Tiger Reserve

[b] Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
[c] Amrabad Tiger Reserve
[d] Sunderbans Tiger Reserve
[e] Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.74) Where has CSIR-IIP organized Jigyasa program for school students as part of its
"One Week One lab" campaign with objective to teach the scientific temperament among
school children?

[a] Bhubaneshwar
[b] Shimla
[c] Dehradun
[d] Pune
[e] Lucknow

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.75) Indian Railways has registered record revenue figures of ___________for Financial
Year 2022-23.

[a] Rs. 2.67 Lakh Crores

[b] Rs. 2.40 Lakh Crores
[c] Rs. 2.22 Lakh Crores
[d] Rs. 2.10 Lakh Crores
[e] Rs. 1.95 Lakh Crores

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.76) Which portal has been launched recently by Ministry of Science and Technology to
connect and identify potential young startups across the country?

[a] SUPPORT STARTUP Portal

[b] STARTUP LINK Portal
[c] YUVA Portal
[d] STARTUP 4 YOUTH Portal
[e] STARTUP INDIA Portal

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.77) Which of the following statement is incorrect about
Aspirational Districts Programme?

[a] It was launched in 2018 by Ministry of Panchayati Raj

[b] Its main focus is on transforming 112 districts of the
country that have witnessed the least progress along certain
development parameters
[c] The program is based on 3 Cs viz; Convergence,
Collaboration and Competition
[d] It ranking of districts based on the incremental progress
made across 49 Key Performance Indicators under 5 broad
socio-economic themes
[e] The ranking of Aspirational Districts and performance of
all districts is provided on the Champions of Change
Dashboard

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.78) Which Ministry is organising “Sangathan Se Samridhhi– Leaving no Rural Woman
Behind” National Campaign?

[a] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

[b] Ministry of Panchayati Raj
[c] Ministry of Rural Development
[d] Ministry of Co-operation
[e] Ministry of Tribal Affairs

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.79) When was National Health Claims Exchange (HCX) launched by National Health
Authority under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to standardize the insurance claims
process by creating a transparent and rule-based platform?

[a] 2022
[b] 2015
[c] 2017
[d] 2021
[e] 2019

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.80) The Union Cabinet recently has approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) at
a total cost of ________ for the period of _________ to seed, nurture and scale up
scientific and industrial R&D and create a vibrant & innovative ecosystem in Quantum
Technology

[a] Rs.12455.34 crore, 2023-24 to 2026-27

[b] Rs.10356.21 crore, 2023-24 to 2025-26
[c] Rs.6003.65 crore, 2023-24 to 2030-31
[d] Rs.9345.78 crore, 2023-24 to 2028-29
[e] Rs.7678.32 crore, 2024-25 to 2026-27

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.81) Which portal and mobile app has been launched by Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare to ensure quality assurance system, identify the source of seed in the
seed production chain?

[a] Surakshit Beej

[b] SATHI
[c] BiHȷam
[d] Uttam Beej
[e] Beej Vyapar

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.82) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is working towards development
network of Digital Highways by developing around _________ of Optic Fibre Cables
(OFC) infrastructure across the country by _________.

[a] 15,200 km, FY2025-26

[b] 10,000 km, FY2024-25
[c] 13,300 km, FY2025-26
[d] 11,600 km, FY2026-27
[e] 9000 km, FY2024-25

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.83) Which mobile app and web portal has been launched recently for identification and
destruction of illegal farming of narcotic substances in the country?

[a] Fight Against Illegal Drug Farming

[b] No illegal Drugs
[c] Stop Illegal Drug Farming
[d] Map Drugs
[e] Map Illegal Drug Farming

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.84) Uttar Pradesh Government has singed MoU with Centre for setting up Integrated
Textile Parks in __________ district/s under PM Mega Integrated Textile Sector and
Apparel (PM Mitra).

[a] Lucknow
[b] Varanasi
[c] Hardoi
[d] A and B
[e] A and C

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.85) Which of the following is knowledge partner Culture Working Group (CWG) under
India’s G20 Presidency?

[a] UNDP
[b] UNESCO
[c] UNEP
[d] UNECOSOC
[e] UNGA

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.86) Ministry of Development of Northeast Region will be organising 1st North East
Global Investors Summit in August 2023 in New Delhi. Which of the following organisation
is Investment Facilitation Partner of this summit?

[a] FICCI
[b] CII
[c] Invest India
[d] DPIIT
[e] CBDT

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.87) The leaders meeting of Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate Change
has been convened virtually by United States of America. When was MEF on Energy and
Climate Change launched?

[a] 2000
[b] 2009
[c] 2012
[d] 2010
[e] 2005

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.88) What is the name of Monitoring Centre/Platform launched at National Mission for
Clean Ganga (NMCG) office in New Delhi for planning and monitoring of projects, river
water quality, etc. through various online dashboards?

[a] PRAYAG
[b] SANGAM
[c] PAVITRA NADI
[d] JAL SHAKTI
[e] SUGAMYA JAL

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.89) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog in partnership with which UN
organisation has launched a whitepaper to make India a global leader in Agri-Tech
innovation and expand these innovations to the least developed countries in Asia and
Africa?

[a] United Nations Economic and Social Council

[b] United Nations Development Programme
[c] UN- Food and Agriculture Organization
[d] United Nations Capital Development Fund
[e] UN- World Food Programme

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.90) Identify incorrect statement about 100 Food Streets Pilot
Project

[a] It will be implemented through National Health Mission in

convergence with Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[b] Food Safety and Standards Authority of India will be providing
technical support for it
[c] Financial assistance to States/UTs under it will be in the form of
Rs.5 crore per food street/districts to fill up critical gaps.
[d] This assistance will be provided under NHM in the ratio of 60:40
or 90: 10 with condition that standard branding of these food streets
will be done as per FSSAI guidelines
[e] None of the above

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.91) Which of the following statements are correct about 1st Census [a] 1, 3 and 5 Only
of Water Bodies? [b] 3, 4 and 5 Only
[c] 1, 2 and 4 Only
[d] 2, 3 and 4 Only
(1) 24,24,540 water bodies have been enumerated in the country out [e] 1, 2, and 3 Only
of which 97.1% are in rural areas and only 2.9% are in urban areas
(2) West Bengal has highest number of water bodies followed by Uttar
Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Assam
(3) Uttar Pradesh has highest number of water bodies in urban areas
followed by Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, and Tripura
(4) West Bengal has highest number of water bodies in urban areas
followed by Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Assam
(5) Out of all 'in use' water bodies, major water bodies are being used
in irrigation, followed by pisciculture, domestic/drinking purpose and
ground water recharge.

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.92) Which of the following statement are incorrect about recently [a] 1, 2 and 4 Only
launched 5th round of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – [b] 1, 3 and 5 Only
Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN 5.0)? [c] 4 and 5 Only
[d] 2, 3 and 4 Only
[e] 3 and 4 Only
(1) It focuses on Category-2 (20-80 seats) and Category-3 (>80 seats)
(2) It has waived off earlier stage length cap of 600 km
(3) It has capped Viability gap funding (VGF) at 500 km stage length
for both Priority and Non-Priority areas
(4) It only offers predetermined routes proposed by airlines.
(5) It will not award same route to a single airline more than once

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.93) During the ongoing "SCO Council of Heads of States" Presidency of India,
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation aims at advancing the theme of ‘SECURE’ theme.
During which SCO Summit this theme was articulated by the Prime Minister of India
Narendra Modi?

[a] Bishkek Summit (2019)

[b] Dushanbe Summit (2017)
[c] Ufa Summit (2021)
[d] Astana Summit (2020)
[e] Qingdao Summit (2018)

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.94) Which search web portal has been developed by National Archives of India to make
its rich treasure of Archival Records available to scholars and users?

[a] Sankalp Patra

[b] Abhilekh Patal
[c] Archival Record Search
[d] Sanghralay Patal
[e] Suchanana Kosh

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.95) Which PSU has become first in the country to take initiative for setting up a
dedicated 5G network with the help of Telecommunications Consultants India Limited?

[a] Gas Authority of India Limited

[b] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
[c] Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
[d] Steel Authority of India Limited
[e] Coal India Limited

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.96) With which oil sector PSU has Council of Scientific and Industrial Research signed
umbrella MoU to pursue technological partnership in select domains across the Energy
value chain?

[a] Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited

[b] Oil India Limited
[c] Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
[d] Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
[e] GAIL (India) Limited

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.97) Which state is largest producer of millet in India, contributing more than 16% share
in India’s production in 2020-21?

[a] Rajasthan
[b] Gujarat
[c] Madhya Pradesh
[d] Maharashtra
[e] Karnataka

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.98) Which of the following is not one of the 5 key pillars for development under
Sagarmala Programme?

[a] Port Modernisation

[b] Port Connectivity
[c] Port-Led Industrialisation
[d] Port-Led Environment Protection
[e] Coastal Shipping & Inland Water Transport

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.99) Where is Asia Pacific Leaders’ Conclave on Malaria Elimination being organised
with objective to reaffirm political commitment to galvanise action for malaria elimination
by 2030?

[a] Bengaluru
[b] Bhubaneshwar
[c] New Delhi
[d] Chennai
[e] Hyderabad

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.100) When has FSSAI launched its web-based application Food Safety and
Compliance System (FOSCOS) for issuance of pan-India FSSAI Licenses and
Registration?

[a] 2020
[b] 2016
[c] 2012
[d] 2010
[e] 2019

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.101) Where has Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways established National
Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts under Sagarmala Programme?

[a] IIT Bhubaneswar

[b] IIT Kharagpur
[c] IIT Mumbai
[d] IIT Madras
[e] IIT Delhi

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.102) With which state has Ministry of Panchayati Raj collaborated to organize National
Panchayati Raj Day 2023?

[a] Madhya Pradesh

[b] Uttar Pradesh
[c] Rajasthan
[d] Haryana
[e] Bihar

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.103) NINE campaigns have been launched on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj
Day 2023. Plantation Drive on Riverbanks is one of the 9 campaigns, under which around
4.0 crore plants in around 20,000 km of river banks will be planted. Under which flagship
scheme of Ministry of Rural Development, this campaign will be conducted?

[a] Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission

[b] Mission Antyodaya
[c] Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission
[d] Mahatma Gandhi NREGA
[e] Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.104) Which initiative/programme of Union Health Ministry has been awarded Prime
Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration under the innovation category?

[a] Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana

[b] Pulse Polio Programme
[c] PM- Ayushman Bharat Health lnfrastructure Mission
[d] National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
[e] Universal Immunization Programme

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.105) Which e-commerce portal has been developed by Ministry of Textiles for
handicrafts and handloom sector?

[a] India Handicrafts Portal

[b] Hastashilp Portal
[c] Hathakaragha Portal
[d] Handloom and Handicrafts Portal
[e] Indiahandmade Portal

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.106) Which of the following States/UTs will be covered under the recently launched
Special drive for StartUps and R&D activities in the new and emerging areas in the
University ecosystems during “Vishwavidyalaya Anusandhan Utsav 2023” in New Delhi?

(1) Jammu and Kashmir

(2) Ladakh
(3) North-Eastern States

[a] 1 and 2 Only

[b] 2 and 3 Only
[c] 3 Only
[d] 1 and 3 Only
[e] 1, 2 and 3

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

 [a] 1, 2 and 3 Only
Q.107) Which of the following statements are incorrect about National [b] 1, 4 and 5 only
Health Accounts Estimates for India (2019-20)? [c] 2, 3 and 4 Only
[d] 3, 4 and 5 Only
[e] 1, 3 and 4 Only
(1) It is the eighth consecutive NHA estimates report released by National
Health Systems Resource Centre
(2) Government Health Expenditure’s share in country’s total GDP has
increased from 1.13% (2014-15) to 1.35% (2019-20)
(3) Share of primary healthcare in Current Government Health
Expenditure has increased from 51.3% in 2014-15 to 55.9% in 2019-20
(4) Share of Out-of-Pocket Expenditure in Total Health Expenditure has
increased from 47.1% in 2014-15 to 62.6% in 2019-20.
(5) Share of Social Security Expenditure (SSE) on health has increased
from 5.7% in 2014-15 to 15% in 2019-20

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.108) Which is the first state to launch tech-based grievance redressal programme
named SWAGAT in 2003?

[a] Maharashtra
[b] Tamil Nadu
[c] Karnataka
[d] Gujarat
[e] Bihar

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.109) India has improved its ranking in 7th edition of Logistics Performance Index
released by World Bank, by jumping 6 places to Rank _______ out of 139 countries with
score of __________

[a] 41st, 3.3

[b] 42nd, 3.1
[c] 44th, 3.0
[d] 40th, 3.2
[e] 38th, 3.4

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.110) Which of the following statement is incorrect about European Free Trade
Association?

[a] It is the intergovernmental organisation for the promotion of free trade and economic
integration between its members
[b] It has only four members- Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
[c] It was launched in 1960 through Vaduz Convention
[d] Its secretariat is located in Geneva, Switzerland
[e] All are correct

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.111) Union Cabinet has approved National Medical Devices Policy, 2023 aims to help
the Medical Devices Sector grow from present $11 Billion to _________ by 2030.

[a] $25 Billion

[b] $30 Billion
[c] $40 Billion
[d] $50 Billion
[e] $60 Billion

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.112) Which Ministry has launched PLI Scheme for Automobiles and Auto Components
in 2021 with budgetary outlay of Rs. 25,938 crores?

[a] Ministry of Commerce and Industry

[b] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[c] Ministry of Heavy Industries
[d] Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
[e] Ministry of Finance

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.113) Central Statistics Office, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has
released report- Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective to give
different perspectives on the levels of employment in the formal sector. The report has
considered number of new subscribers under which of the following scheme/s?

[a] Employees Providend Fund

[b] Employees’ State Insurance Scheme
[c] National Pension Scheme
[d] B and C
[e] A, B and C

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.114) Which Maharatna CPSU of Ministry of Power, has been conferred Global Gold
Award by The Green Organization at the Green World Awards 2023 function held in
Miami, USA?

[a] Power Finance Corporation

[b] Rural Electrification Corporation
[c] NTPC Limited
[d] Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd
[e] National Hydroelectric Power Corporation

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.115) The Personal Income Tax to GDP ratio has been steadily increasing from 2.11 in
F.Y. 2014-15 to ________ in F.Y. 2021-22.

[a] 2.94
[b] 2.50
[c] 3.1
[d] 3.2
[e] 2.4

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.116) How many new nursing colleges in co-location with the existing medical colleges
have been recently approved by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs?

[a] 145
[b] 189
[c] 157
[d] 200
[e] 127

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.117) Which organisation has released repot tilted Promoting Millets in Diets: Best
Practices across States/UTs of India?

[a] NITI Aayog

[b] Indian Council of Agricultural Research
[c] National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
[d] Indian Institute of Millets Research
[e] National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.118) Ministry of Science & Technology has devised new algorithm called predictor
discovery algorithm (PDA) to increase the predictability of the Indian Summer Monsoons,
________ months ahead of the season.

[a] 18
[b] 20
[c] 12
[d] 15
[e] 10

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.119) Which of the following has been awarded Ministry of Steel’s "Ispat Rajbhasha
Samman" First Prize for the year 2021-22?

[a] NMDC Ltd

[b] MSTC Limited
[c] Ferro Scrap Nigam Ltd
[d] KIOCL Limited
[e] Rashtriya Ispat Nigam

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.120) Which country will be hosting 2023 Quad leaders' summit in May 2023?

[a] Australia
[b] Japan
[c] United States
[d] India
[e] New Zealand

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.121) Which of the following has developed world’s first Nano DAP (Liquid) Fertiliser?

[a] Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers

[b] Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative
[c] Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited
[d] Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited
[e] National Fertilizers Limited

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.122) Till April 2023, Total assets under management under Atal Pension Yojana is more
than ______________ and has generated investment return of _______ since its
inception in 2015.

[a] Rs. 25,500 crores, 9.34%

[b] Rs. 27,200 crores, 8.69%
[c] Rs. 22,100 crores, 7.56%
[d] Rs. 20,800 crores, 10.23%
[e] Rs. 19,300 crores, 6.45%

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.123) With which country, India will establish 'Net Zero' Innovation Virtual Centre to work
in some of the focus areas including industrial decarbonisation and Green Hydrogen?

[a] Australia
[b] United States
[c] United Kingdom
[d] France
[e] Japan

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.124) Which of the following are broad pillars to judge wards and public spaces in cities
under the City Beauty Competition launched by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs?

(1) Accessibility
(2) Amenities [a] 1, 2, 3 and 5
[b] 1, 2, 3 and 4
(3) Disaster Management [c] 2, 3, 4 and 5
(4) Aesthetics [d] 1, 2, 4 and 5
(5) Ecology [e] 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.125) National Manufacturing Innovation Survey 2021-22 has been conducted to
evaluate the innovation performance of manufacturing firms in the India. It is a joint study
of Department of Science and Technology and _______________

[a] United Nations Industrial Development Organization

[b] United Nations Economic and Social Council
[c] United Nations Economic Commission for Asia-Pacific
[d] United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
[e] United Nations Development Programme

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.126) Which state has the highest share of innovative firms under Firm-level survey
component of National Manufacturing Innovation Survey 2021-22?

[a] Tamil Nadu

[b] Karnataka
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Gujarat
[e] Telangana

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.127) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region has organised first of its kind
North East Bankers’ Conclave 2023 in collaboration with the North Eastern Development
Finance Corporation Limited. Which of the following banks along with CII was the
industry partner for the conclave?

[a] Bank of Maharashtra

[b] Bank of Baroda
[c] HDFC
[d] ICICI
[e] SBI

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.128) Which organisation has launched first of its kind ‘Millets Experience Centre’ in
New Delhi in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare?

[a] NABARD
[b] NAFED
[c] ICAR
[d] APEDA
[e] CSIR

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.129) Which of the following is the industry partner for 1st Global Tourism Investors’
Summit 2023 to be organised by Ministry of Tourism in New Delhi in May 2023?

[a] ITPO
[b] FISME
[c] ASSOCHAM
[d] FICCI
[e] CII

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.130) Where has Confederation of Indian Industry and Tractor and Mechanization
Association organised Summit on Farm Machinery Technology?

[a] Bengaluru
[b] Bhopal
[c] Varanasi
[d] Chandigarh
[e] New Delhi

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.131) Global comparison of Indian Ports on "Turn Around Time" parameter, as
published in World Bank's Logistics Performance Index Report-2023 has acknowledged
Indian Ports "Turn Around Time" as _________.

[a] 1.0 Days

[b] 0.9 days
[c] 1.3 days
[d] 1.6 days
[e] 1.8 days

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.132) Which rescue operation has been launched by Government of India to evacuate
Indian citizens who are stranded in crisis hit Sudan?

[a] Operation Ganga

[b] Operation Kaveri
[c] Operation Yamuna
[d] Operation Krishna
[e] Operation Godavari

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.133) Final revenue achievement in total Indirect Tax collections for 2022-23 was
__________, as against Rs. 12.89 Lakh Crore in 2021-22.

[a] Rs. 14.44 lakh crore

[b] Rs. 13.98 lakh crore
[c] Rs. 15.45 lakh crore
[d] Rs. 14.78 lakh crore
[e] Rs. 13.82 lakh crore

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.134) Regional connectivity scheme UDAN (RCS-Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) has
completed six years. From where first RCS-UDAN flight took off in 2017?

[a] Itanagar
[b] Rishikesh
[c] Gangtok
[d] Shimla
[e] Agartala

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.135) Which of the following sector has highest weightage in the Index of Eight Core
Industries (ICI)?

[a] Coal
[b] Electricity Petroleum Refinery (28.04%), Electricity (19.85%), Steel
[c] Steel (17.92%) Coal (10.33%), Crude Oil (8.98%), Natural Gas
(6.88%), Cement (5.37%) and Fertilizers (2.63%)
[d] Cement
[e] Petroleum Refinery Products

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.136) The Labour Bureau, an attached office of Ministry of Labour & Employment, has
been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (All-India CPI-IW) every
month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over _________
industrially important centres in the country.

[a] 99
[b] 88
[c] 105
[d] 75
[e] 112

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.137) Which Indian PSU is executing 1320 MW (2*660 MWW) coal fired Maitree
Thermal Project in Bangladesh developed by Bangladesh-India Friendship Power
Company Private Limited?

[a] Power System Operation Corporation Limited

[b] Power Grid Corporation of India
[c] Power Finance Corporation
[d] NTPC Limited
[e] BHEL

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.138) Which National Digital Portal has been launched to connect with the global Indian
S&T Diaspora for jointly addressing societal and scientific challenges?

[a] VAIBHAV • CSIR, Ministry of Science and Technology has

[b] PRABHASS developed Pravasi Bharatiya Academic and Scientific
Sampark (PRABHASS).
[c] SAMPARK
• It is National Digital Portal to connect with the global
[d] SAMRIDHI Indian S&T Diaspora for jointly addressing societal and
[e] VAISHNAV scientific challenges.

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.139) Consider the following statements with respect to Vivad Se Vishwas I Relief for
MSMEs scheme and identify the correct statement/s

(1) The scheme has been launched to provide relief to MSMEs which have defaulted in
paying GST during COVID period
(2) It has been launched by the ministry of MSME
(3) The last date to submit claims under the scheme is 30th June 2023
(4) Under the scheme, Ministries have also been asked to refund performance security,
bid security and liquidated damages forfeited/ deducted during the COVID-19 pandemic
[a] Only 1 and 2
[b] Only 2, 3 and 4
[c] Only 1, 2 and 3
[d] Only 3 and 4
[e] Only 3

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.140) Which mobile app has been launched by Ministry of Education for screening 21
disability conditions recognized in Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 at
the school level?

[a] PRAVESTH App

[b] PRASHEET App
[c] PARAKRAM App
[d] PRASHAST App
[e] PRATISTH App

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.141) India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Agreement (CEPA) was signed on 18 February 2022 and officially
entered into force on 1 May 2022. Which of the following
statements is incorrect about CEPA?

[a] Under it, UAE has eliminated duties on 97.4% of its tariff lines on
Indian Goods imports
[b] Under it, India has eliminated duties on 95% of its tariff lines on
Goods imported from UAE
[c] Out of the 160 services subsectors under it, India has offered
100 sub-sectors to the UAE
[d] UAE has offered 111 sub-sectors to India under it
[e] All are correct

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.142) National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub Scheme launched in 2016
has crossed more than one lakh beneficiary registrations. This scheme has been
extended by Ministry of MSME for 15th Financial Commission period with an outlay of
________.

[a] Rs. 350 crore

[b] Rs. 438 crore
[c] Rs. 756 crore
[d] Rs. 630 crore
[e] Rs. 560 crore

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.143) The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collected in the month of April
2023 is highest ever at _____________. Fill the gap

[a] Rs. 1.43 lakh crore

[b] Rs. 1.50 lakh crore
[c] Rs. 1.62 lakh crore
[d] Rs. 1.75 lakh crore
[e] Rs 1.87 lakh crore

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.144) With which of the following PSUs, ministry of housing and urban affairs has
signed an MoU for technical assistance for Solid Waste Management & Used Water
Management under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0?

[a] NTPC
[b] GAIL
[c] BEL
[d] BHEL
[e] RITES

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.145) To connect the process of sewage treatment and Ganga Rejuvenation with the
local people and farmers, Sewage Treatment Plants made under Namami Gange have
been renamed as –

[a] Nirmal Jal Kendras

[b] Saaf Paani Kendras
[c] Nir Kendras
[d] Jal Kendras
[e] Sheetal Jal Kendras

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.146) With which of the following countries, India has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding on Industrial Research and Development Cooperation with focus on
several key technology areas, like Aerospace, Electronics Instrumentation, Civil,
Infrastructure & Engineering etc.?

[a] Australia
[b] UAE
[c] Jordan
[d] Israel
[e] Turkiye

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.147) Where will the 2nd meeting of the G-20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group
take place from 23rd May to 25th May?

[a] New Delhi

[b] Bengaluru
[c] Mumbai
[d] Chennai
[e] Kolkata

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.148) Which Central Public Sector Enterprises of Ministry of Railways recently has
been granted Navratna Status?

[a] Rail Vikas Nigam

[b] Indian Railway Finance Corporation
[c] Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
[d] RailTel
[e] Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.149) Where is India’s first International Multi Modal Logistics Park being set up under
the ambitious Bharatmala Pariyojana?

[a] Maharashtra
[b] Gujarat
[c] Tamil Nadu
[d] Assam
[e] Andhra Pradesh

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.150) Which integrated app for Geospatial Data in Agriculture was inaugurated during
National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign- 2023?

[a] Krishi eDristhi

[b] Krishi mData
[c] Krishi mFinder
[d] Krishi Mapper
[e] Krishi eVision

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.151) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying in collaboration with which
Ministry has launched Nationwide AHDF KCC Campaign for 2023-24?

[a] Ministry of Cooperation

[b] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[c] Ministry of Finance
[d] Ministry of Rural Development
[e] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.152) How much total coal production target has been set by Ministry of Coal in its
Action Plan for the FY 2023-24?

[a] 1012 million tonnes

[b] 1450 million tonnes
[c] 1560 million tonnes
[d] 1640 million tonnes
[e] 1798 million tonnes

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.153) Where has Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has organised
BIZAMP – Amplifying Business of NORTH EAST REGION to empower MSMEs from the
NE States and amplify their businesses utilizing benefits under Self Reliant India (SRI)
Fund?

[a] Gangtok
[b] Agartala
[c] Dimapur
[d] Imphal
[e] Dispur

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.154) India Health Dialogue has been launched to build robust ecosystem to
revolutionize health and health care sector for the future. It is a global initiative of
…………………… in partnership with Indian Council of Medical research, Indian Medical
Association. Fill the gap.

[a] FICCI
[b] CII
[c] DPIIT
[d] ASSOCHAM
[e] India Chamber of Business and Commerce

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.155) According to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the number of total organ
transplants in the country has substantially increased from less than 5000 in 2013 to
more than _________ in 2022.

[a] 15000
[b] 10000
[c] 20000
[d] 25000
[e] 30000

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.156) Which Ministry is organising Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela in
200+ districts to connect eligible candidates with the industry and provide them relevant
apprenticeship training opportunities?

[a] Ministry of Education

[b] Ministry of Science and Technology
[c] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[d] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
[e] Ministry of Commerce and Industry

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.157) Consider the following statements with reference to Thalassemia Bal Sewa
Yojana and identify the correct statement/s.

(1) It was launched in 2017 under the National Health Mission for treatment of the
underprivileged Thalassemic patients
(2) It is implemented by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(3) It is funded by NTPC Limited as part of its CSR initiative- Hematopoietic Stem Cell
Transplant program

[a] 1 Only
[b] 2 and 3 Only
[c] 3 Only
[d] 1 and 2 Only
[e] 1, 2 and 3
9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]
Q.158) Which production unit of the Indian Railways, has set a new record by
manufacturing 10,000 coaches in April 2023, since its inception?

[a] Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi

[b] Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
[c] Diesel Loco Modernisation Works, Patiala
[d] Modern Rail Coach Factory, Raebareli
[e] Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Chittaranjan

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.159) United Nation’s Global STI Forum 2023 Side Event on Community Resilience
Resource Centers (CRRCs) For Aiding Post Covid Socio-Economic Recovery was
recently held in India. It was organized jointly by Department of Science and Technology
and ________________.

[a] WEF
[b] ASEAN
[c] UNDP
[d] APEC
[e] UNEP

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.160) Direct Shipping Service between Tuticorin (India) to Maldives has been flagged
recently under Memorandum of Understanding signed for Establishment of Passenger
and Cargo Services. When was this MoU signed between India and Maldives?

[a] 2016
[b] 2017
[c] 2018
[d] 2019
[e] 2021

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.161) Project DANTAK is being implemented in Bhutan since 1961. It is an overseas
development project of the which organisation?

[a] Indian Army

[b] Border Security Force
[c] Indo-Tibetan Border Police
[d] Border Roads Organisation
[e] Sashastra Seema Bal

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.162) Which Ministry/ies has/have signed MoU with Japan International Cooperation
Agency for ‘Station Area Development along Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail’
(Project-SMART)?

[a] Ministry of Railways

[b] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[c] Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
[d] A and B
[e] A and C

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.163) Which Early Childhood Care and Education program has been launched by
Ministry of Women and Child Development to promote holistic and quality early
stimulation and pre-primary education?

[a] Poshan Aur Mansik Vikas

[b] Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi
[c] Poshan Se Samruddhi
[d] Poshan Aur Bal Vikas
[e] Poshan Bhi Unnati Bhi

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.164) India Post (Ministry of Communications) has signed MoU with Confederation of
All India Traders and Tripta Technologies to facilitate operationalisation of ___________
portal.

[a] TradeIndia
[b] GeM
[c] Bharat EMart
[d] Logistics Bharat
[e] Connect Bharat

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.165) Which of the following social security (Jan Suraksha) Schemes launched in May
2015 from Kolkata, West Bengal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi have completed 8
years?

(1) Atal Pension Yojana

(2) Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana [a] 1, 2 and 3 Only
(3) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana [b] 1, 3 and 5 Only
[c] 3, 4 and 5 Only
(4) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana
[d] 1, 2 and 5 Only
(5) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana [e] 2, 3 and 4 Only

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.166) Since the entry into force of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in
May 2022, bilateral trade between India and UAE has witnessed tremendous growth of
_________, compared to the previous year.

[a] 10%
[b] 40%
[c] 30%
[d] 20%
[e] 50%

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.167) Where has Millet Café been inaugurated during the Y20 consultation to inspire
people about the healthy diet?

[a] University of Kashmir

[b] IISC Bengaluru
[c] IIT Delhi
[d] AIIMS Rishikesh
[e] IIM Rohtak

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.168) Which scientific organisation has successfully conducted India’s first trial run of
blood bag delivery by drones under its iDrone initiative in New Delhi?

[a] ICMR
[b] DRDO
[c] ISRO
[d] CSIR
[e] ICAR

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.169) What is the name of recently launched Learning Management Information by
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for providing online training and medical education
to all health professionals in the country?

[a] SWASTHA
[b] SURAKSHIT
[c] SAKSHAM
[d] SAURAKSHAN
[e] SEWA AAROGYA

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.170) How many water stressed districts have been focused under “Jal Shakti Abhiyan:
Catch the Rain” – 2023 (JSA: CTR)?

[a] 220
[b] 190
[c] 177
[d] 150
[e] 120

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.171) Till May 2023, 2,96,928 villages (over 50% villages) have achieved Open
Defecation Free Plus status under phase II of Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin. Which of
the following are the top performing Big States in ODF Plus villages (in terms of
percentage)?

(1) Telangana
[a] 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only
(2) Karnataka [b] 3, 4 and 5 Only
(3) Maharashtra [c] 1, 2 and 4 Only
(4) Tamil Nadu [d] 1, 3 and 5 Only
[e] 2, 3, 4 and 5 Only
(5) Bihar

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.172) What is the name of Green Port Guidelines 2023 recently released by Ministry of
Ports, Shipping & Waterways to meet the larger vision of achieving Zero Carbon
Emission Goal?

[a] Green Maritime India

[b] Harit Sagar
[c] Greening Ports
[d] Zero Ports Mission
[e] Zero Maritime Emissions

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.173) Which port has been awarded Best Port Award for overall annual performance
based upon cargo handling, average turnaround time, ship birthday output, and idle time
at berth, operating ratio, pre berthing detention?

[a] Deendayal Port

[b] Kamarajar Port
[c] Mormugao Port
[d] Paradip Port
[e] Cochin Port

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.174) Deep Ocean Mission is a high-level multi-ministerial, multi-disciplinary
programme for better understanding of the deep sea living and non-living resources of
the Indian Ocean. It will aid in India’s efforts to attain the Blue Economy status. It was
launched in __________ with estimated cost of __________ for 5 years. Fill the gaps.

[a] 2019, Rs. 2756 Cr

[b] 2021, Rs. 4047 Cr
[c] 2022, Rs. 5795 Cr
[d] 2020, Rs. 6434 Cr
[e] 2018, Rs. 5640 Cr

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.175) Which national initiative has been launched by CSIR-NIScPR for communicating
India’s scientifically validated traditional knowledge to society?

[a] SUVIDHA
[b] SMRITI
[c] SWADESH
[d] SVASTIK
[e] SAMARTH

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.176) Identify incorrect statement about Raising and Accelerating
MSME Performance (RAMP) Scheme

[a] It was launched in 2022 by Ministry of Micro, Small and

Medium Enterprises
[b] It is a World Bank assisted Centrally Sponsored Scheme with
outlay of Rs.6,062.45 crore
[c] It will support various COVID 19 Resilience and Recovery
interventions of the MoMSME
[d] It will be implemented for period of 5 years
[d] World Bank will be providing loan of Rs.3750 crore for it

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.177) Where has Startup India, Department of Promotion for Industry and Internal
Trade, Ministry of Commerce organized the third edition SCO Startup Forum in physical
format for first time?

[a] Chennai
[b] Bengaluru
[c] Hyderabad
[d] Mumbai
[e] New Delhi

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.178) Which Ministry/ies will be developing Carbon Credit Trading Scheme to develop
the Indian Carbon Market (ICM)?

[a] Ministry of Power

[b] Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
[c] Ministry of Finance
[d] A and B
[e] A, B and C

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.179) Which Ministry has organised “G20 Conference on Crime and Security in the age
of NFTs, AI and Metaverse” in Gurugram, Haryana under India’s G20 Presidency?

[a] Ministry of Defence

[b] Ministry of Science & Technology
[c] Ministry of Communications
[d] Ministry of Home Affairs
[e] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.180) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has secured the 2nd position among
66 ministries in Data Governance Quality Index assessment for 2022-2023 Q3 with
score of score of 4.7 out of 5. It is conducted by Development Monitoring and Evaluation
Office (DMEO). DMEO functions under

[a] National E-Governance Division

[b] National Informatics Centre
[c] NITI Aayog
[d] Central Statistical Office
[e] Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.181) Which Centre has been established by Ministry of Corporate Affairs for providing
hassle-free filing, timely and process-bound striking off companies from MCA Register?

[a] C-ACE
[b] C-DAC
[c] C-MAC
[d] C-PACE
[e] C-DCE

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.182) How many Railway stations have been covered with 785 One Station One
Product outlets in 21 States and 3 Union Territories across the country?

[a] 634
[b] 728
[c] 547
[d] 356
[e] 867

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.183) With which organisation has Ministry of AYUSH signed MoU to promote and
collaborate on integrative health research?

[a] Indian Council of Medical Research

[b] National Centre for Disease Control
[c] National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
[d] National Institutes of Health
[e] National Health Authority

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.184) Where is Ministry of Power organising 3rd Energy Transitions Working Group
Meeting (ETWG) under India’s G20 Presidency?

[a] Udaipur
[b] Bhopal
[c] Patna
[d] Mumbai
[e] Shimla

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.185) Which project has been adopted during 8th meeting of Agriculture Ministers of
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held virtually under the SCO Chairmanship
of India?

[a] Climate Resistant Agriculture project

[b] Smart Agriculture Grid project
[c] Green Smart Agriculture project
[d] Smart Agriculture project
[e] Tech enabled Smart Agriculture project

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.186) Where is Ministry of Culture organising 2nd Culture Working Group Meeting
under India’s G20 Presidency?

[a] Mumbai
[b] Varanasi
[c] Bhubaneswar
[d] Khajuraho
[e] Chennai

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.188) Where has the G7 Health Ministerial meeting on Global Health Architecture held?

[a] Washington DC
[b] Nagasaki
[c] Rome
[d] Paris
[e] New Delhi

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.189) To promote ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence & minimise imports by Defence Public
Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), 4th Positive Indigenisation List of _______ strategically-
important Line Replacement Units /Sub-systems/Spares & Components, including high-
end materials & spares, with import substitution value worth _________ has been
approved.

[a] 459, Rs. 356 crore

[b] 543, Rs. 476 crore
[c] 674, Rs. 869 crore
[d] 869. Rs. 920 crore
[e] 928, Rs. 715 crore

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.190) National Technology Week took place from May 11th to May 14th at Pragati
Maidan, New Delhi. What was this year’s theme?

[a] Rebooting the Economy through Science, Technology and Research Translations
[b] Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future
[c] Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for a sustainable future
[d] School to Startup - igniting young minds to innovate
[e] Science for People and People for Science

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.191) Which portal/s have been developed by Ministry of Environment, Forests and
Climate Change to create a structured reporting format that can track the progress being
made on Mission LiFE?

[a] Mission LiFE Portal ▪ Mission LiFE Portal is open access and can be used
to download the 100+ creatives, videos, and
[b] Meri LiFE Portal knowledge materials that have been developed by the
[c] LIFE TRACK Portal ministry for LiFE.
▪ Meri LiFE Portal has been developed for ministries
[d] A and B
and institutions to upload event reports and capture
[e] A, B and C the progress of the mass mobilisation drive.

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.192) Which nationwide campaign has been launched by Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs to champion the RRR’s of waste management- Reduce, Reuse, and
Recycle?

[a] My Clean City, My Clean Country

[b] Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shehar
[c] Clean Indian (Urban)
[d] Swachh Shehar, Swachh Insan
[e] Clean City, Healthy City

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.193) Which of the following are not the themes of Meri LiFE App launched by Ministry
of Environment, Forests and Climate Change?

(1) Save Energy

[a] 1, 2 and 4 Only
(2) Save Water [b] 4 and 5 Only
(3) Reduce Single Use Plastic [c] 1, 2, 4 and 5 Only
(4) Adopt Sustainable Food Systems [d] 2, 3, 4 and 5 Only
[e] None of the above
(5) Adopt Healthy Lifestyle

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.194) Which portal has been launched by Ministry of Communications to empower
mobile subscribers, strengthen their security and increase awareness about citizen
centric initiatives of the Government?

[a] Sanchar Suraksha Portal

[b] Sanchar Upyog Portal
[c] Sanchar Saathi Portal
[d] Sanchar Satark Portal
[e] Sanchar Suvidha Portal

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.195) Which state/s will be covered under the Phase-V of the Sagar Parikrama initiative
of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying?

[a] Maharashtra
[b] Goa
[c] Karnataka
[d] A and B
[e] B and C

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.196) With which group India is negotiating new Trade and Partnership Agreement
(TEPA) to achieve a fair, equitable and balanced agreement?

[a] European Union

[b] African Union
[c] European Free Trade Association
[d] ASEAN
[e] Gulf Cooperation Council

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.197) How many railway stations are being developed across India by Indian Railways
under ‘Amrit Bharat Stations Scheme’?

[a] 1340 stations

[b] 1275 stations
[c] 1146 stations
[d] 0895 stations
[e] 0748 stations

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.198) Where has Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) organised Gram
Vikas Yojana Distribution program?

[a] Hapur
[b] Bijnor • In this program, as part of the Honey Mission, 30
beekeepers were provided with 300 bee boxes and
[c] Azamgarh bee colonies. Under the Kumhar Sashaktikaran
Scheme, 100 potters were given electric pottery
[d] Rae Bareli wheels, and 75 leather artisans were provided with
footwear repairing toolkits
[e] Unnao

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.199) Under which Section of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (PWDA), 2016, the
Central Government formulate rules for PWDs by laying down the standards of
accessibility for the physical environment, transportation, information and
communication, including appropriate technologies and systems and other facilities and
services provided to the public in urban and rural areas?

[a] Section 28
[b] Section 35
[c] Section 40
[d] Section 44
[e] Section 48

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.200) India is the ________ largest fish producing and _______ largest aquaculture
producing nation in the world.

[a] 1st, 2nd

[b] 3rd, 2nd
[c] 2nd, 3rd
[d] 4th, 2nd
[e] 5th, 3rd

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.201) How many Positive Indigenisation List items, with an import substitution value of
Rs 814 crore, that were to be indigenised by December 2022, have met the target within
the timelines?

[a] 137
[b] 156
[c] 204
[d] 189
[e] 164

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

 [a] 1, 4 and 5 Only
Q.202) Which of the following statements about recently [b] 2 and 3 Only
approved Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0 for IT [c] 3 and 5 Only
Hardware are incorrect? [d] 3, 4 and 5 Only
[e] 1, 3 and 4 Only

(1) It will cover laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs, servers and

ultra small form factor devices
(2) It has budgetary outlay of Rs. 12,000 crores
(3) It will be implemented for period of 5 years
(4) It will result in expected incremental investment of Rs. 2,430
crores
(5) It will also result in expected incremental production of Rs.
3.35 Lakh crores

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.203) India has become the world’s ________ largest manufacturer of mobile phones
and has achieved exports milestone of _________ this year.

[a] 4th, US $ 8 billion

[b] 5th, US $ 12 billion
[c] 3rd, US $15 billion
[d] 1st, US $10 billion
[e] 2nd, US $11 billion

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.204) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched “75/25” initiative with an aim
to screen and put 75 million people with hypertension and diabetes on Standard Care by
__________.

[a] 2028
[b] 2030
[c] 2024
[d] 2025
[e] 2027

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.205) Which portal has been launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for
training of 40,000 Primary Health Care Medical Officers on Standard Treatment
Workflow for Non-Communicable Diseases?

[a] Surakshit Portal

[b] Shashakt Portal
[c] Suvidha Portal
[d] Shakti Portal
[e] Swasthya Portal

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.206) Mission Amrit Sarovar has been launched in 2022 with an aim to provide
sustainable water sources wherein every district is expected to construct/ rejuvenate a
minimum of 75 Amrit Sarovars (ponds). These ponds in each district must have minimum
pondage area of ____________ and minimum Water holding capacity of ____________.

[a] 3 acre; 30,000 cubic metre

[b] 2.5 acre; 25,000 cubic metre
[c] 2 acre; 20,000 cubic metre
[d] 1 acre;10,000 cubic metre
[e] 1.5 acre; 15,000 cubic metre

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.207) How much financial assistance is provided to each Farmer Producer
Organization under ‘Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs’ scheme?

[a] Rs. 10 lakhs

[b] Rs. 15 lakhs
[c] Rs. 20 lakhs
[d] Rs. 33 lakhs
[e] Rs. 25 lakhs

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.208) India’s National Disaster Management Authority in collaboration with which
organisation/s organised High-level meeting of the midterm review of Sendai Framework
for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) 2015-2030 at the United Nations headquarters-
New York, US?

[a] Japan International Cooperation Agency

[b] United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
[c] United Nations Development Programme
[d] A and B
[e] A, B and C

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.209) Where is G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) Conference on
Scientific challenges and opportunities for sustainable blue economy being held?

▪ Blue Economy Sectors and Opportunities

[a] Diu
▪ Marine Pollution
[b] Uzhavarkarai
▪ Coastal and Marine Ecosystems and Biodiversity
[c] Port Blair
▪ Observations, Data and Information Services
[d] Kavaratti
▪ Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning
[e] Coimbatore ▪ Deep-Sea Exploration, New and Renewable Offshore
Energy
▪ Blue Economy Policies and Strategies

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.210) Where is Ministry of Ayush organising National Ayush Mission Conclave for better
coordination among stakeholders and strengthen functioning of Ayush Health Wellness
centers?

[a] Bhopal • Union Cabinet has approved the operationalization of

[b] Guwahati 12,500 Ayush HWCs.
• They will be operationalized by upgrading existing
[c] Nagpur Ayush Dispensaries/Health Sub-centre through
State/UT Governments in Centrally Sponsored
[d] New Delhi
Scheme mode and under NAM in a phased manner.
[e] Ahmedabad

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.211) With which Economic Bloc is India working to resolve Carbon Border Adjustment
Mechanism issue?

[a] ASEAN
[b] European Union
[c] SCO
[d] Gulf Cooperation Council
[e] African Union

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.212) Which Ministry/ies have committed to come up with “Integrative Health” Policy’
for the health and wellness of public at large?

[a] Ministry of AYUSH

[b] Ministry of Science and Technology
[c] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[d] A and B
[e] A and C

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.213) The third in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit has been taken place in Hiroshima,
Japan. Various initiatives were launched during the summit. Which of the following
initiatives was not launched during the summit?

[a] Quad military support group

[b] Quad Infrastructure Fellowships Program
[c] Partnership for cable connectivity resilience
[d] Quad Investors’ network
[e] Clean Energy supply chains initiative

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.214) Ministry of Civil Aviation in collaboration with which industry association has
organized a curtain raiser ahead of Wings India 2024 in New Delhi?

[a] CII
[b] FICCI
[c] ASSOCHAM
[d] FISME
[e] ITPO

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.215) An MoU has been recently signed for ‘Riverine based tourism Circuit’ under the
Sagarmala Programme. Where will this project be implemented?

[a] Uttarakhand
[b] Uttar Pradesh
[c] Bihar
[d] West Bengal
[e] Assam

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.216) On which route, India’s first commercial passenger flight using indigenously
produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend was successfully flown?

[a] Shimla-Delhi
[b] Hyderabad-Bengaluru
[c] Mumbai-Nagpur
[d] Lucknow-Dehradun
[e] Pune-Delhi

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.217) India has increased its refining capacity from 215 million metric tonnes per annum
in 2013-14 to 251.2 MMTPA, making it the _________ largest in the world. Fill the gaps

[a] 1st
[b] 5th
[c] 2nd
[d] 4th
[e] 3rd

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.218) India is ____ largest chemicals producer in the World and the _____ in Asia. Fill
the gaps

[a] 4th, 2nd

[b] 6th, 4th
[c] 3rd,1st
[d] 5th, 3rd
[e] 2nd, 1st

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.219) Value of Defence Production in Financial Year 2022-23 has crossed the figure of
___________ for the first time ever.

[a] Rs. 0.25 lakh crore

[b] Rs. 0.5 lakh crore
[c] Rs. 0.75 lakh crore
[d] Rs. 1 lakh crore
[e] Rs. 1.25 lakh crore

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.220) Consider the following statements with reference to Open [a] 3 and 4 Only
Network for Digital Commerce and identify the incorrect statement/s [b] 1 and 3 Only
[c] 2, 4 and 5 Only
[d] 1 and 5 Only
(1) It is an initiative of Ministry of Electronics and Information [e] 3, 4 and 5 Only
Technology
(2) It was incorporated as a Section 8 company (not-for-profit
organisation) in December 2021
(3) It was launched in pilot mode in April 2022 in five cities — Delhi,
Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Bhopal, and Shillong
(4) Quality Council of India and Protean eGov Technologies Limited
are its founding members
(5) It is based on closed-sourced methodology, using open
specifications and open network protocols dependent on existing
ecommerce platforms
9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]
Q.221) IMPacting Research INnovation and Technology (IMPRINT) Scheme was
launched by Ministry of Education in 2015 to address major engineering and technology
challenges in 10 selected domains relevant to country’s needs. Which of the following are
included in the 10 selected domains?

(1) Energy Security [a] 1, 2 and 5 Only

(2) Advance Materials [b] 1, 2, 4 and 5 Only
(3) Quantum Computing [c] 2, 3 and 4 Only
[d] 3 and 4 Only
(4) Nano-Technology [e] 1 and 5 Only
(5) Manufacturing Technology

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.222) Which digital platform has been launched by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs to
make the functioning of all the State Legislatures paperless by transforming them into
‘Digital House’?

[a]e-Sabha
[b] Digital Legislatures
[c] e-Legislatures
[d] NeVA
[e] SeVA

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.223) How much financial support Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways will
provide for the promotion of Green Shipping under its ‘Panch Karma Sankalp’?

[a] 30%
[b] 25%
[c] 40%
[d] 15%
[e] 50%

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.224) With which country has Ministry of Education launched Working Group on
Education and Skill Development?

[a] United Kingdom

[b] France
[c] Russia
[d] Australia
[e] United States

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.225) When was Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), a multinational
grouping for cooperation between India and 14 Pacific Islands nations established?

[a] 2010
[b] 2016
[c] 2014
[d] 2020
[e] 2018

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.226) Ministry of Jal Shakti will be organizing the Award Distribution Ceremony for the
4th National Water Awards in June, 2023 in New Delhi. In how many categories, 41
winners of this edition will be felicitated?

[a] 13
[b] 15
[c] 11
[d] 16
[e] 14

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.227) To which neighbouring country has Indian Railways handed over 20 Broad Gauge
Locomotives to further strengthen bilateral relationship?

[a] Myanmar
[b] Nepal
[c] Bangladesh
[d] Sri Lanka
[e] Bhutan

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.228) Which forum has been established at the city level under Smart City Mission to
advise and enable collaboration among various stakeholders?

[a] Smart City Technology Sharing Forum

[b] Smart City Advisory Forum
[c] Smart City Consultation Forum
[d] Forum for Smart City Collaboration
[e] Smart City Progress Monitoring Forum

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.229) Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched UDAN 5.1, designed for first time
specifically for helicopter routes under RCS - UDAN. Under UDAN 5.1, airfare caps have
been reduced by as much as ________to make flying in helicopters more affordable for
passengers.

[a] 35%
[b] 25%
[c] 50%
[d] 40%
[e] 15%

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.230) Which Ministry has launched SAMARTH Campaign on Promoting Digital
Transactions in 50000 Gram Panchayats to promote Digital Transactions in rural areas,
particularly focusing on women?

[a] Ministry of Finance

[b] Ministry of Rural Development
[c] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[d] Ministry of Panchayati Raj
[e] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.231) With which states has Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare signed MoU to
move ahead with the initiation of Digital Crop Survey in the states?

(1) Assam
[a] 1, 2 and 3 Only
(2) Gujarat
[b] 4 and 5 Only
(3) Maharashtra [c] 1, 2, 4 and 5 Only
(4) Uttar Pradesh [d] 3, 4 and 5 Only
(5) Rajasthan [e] 2 and 3 Only

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.232) Which of the following crops will have record production as per Third Advance
Estimates of production of major crops for agricultural year 2022-23 released by Ministry
of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare?

(1) Maize
(2) Soyabean [a] 2, 4 and 5 Only
[b] 1, 2 and 3 Only
(3) Sugarcane [c] 3 and 4 Only
(4) Cotton [d] 2 and 5 Only
(5) Jute [e] 1 and 3 Only

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.233) Where will India be hosting 8th Mission Innovation Ministerial and 14th Clean
Energy Ministerial alongside the G20 Energy Transition Ministerial meeting?

[a] Goa
[b] New Delhi
[c] Lakshadweep
[d] Chandigarh
[e] Puducherry

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.234) Where is Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions organising 2nd
G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting (ACWG) under India’s Presidency?

[a] Patna
[b] Rishikesh
[c] Bhopal
[d] Nagpur
[e] Udaipur

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.235) Since launch of 5G services on 1st Oct 2022, 2,00,000 sites covering 700
districts across the country have been installed. Where has the 2,00,000th 5G Site
launched?

[a] Udaipur
[b] Varanasi
[c] Thiruvananthapuram
[d] Gangotri
[e] Jaganath Puri

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.236) Where has Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation (TRIFED) and
National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation has organised Mahila
SHGs Sammelan to encourage and inspire women SHGs and other small
entrepreneurs?

[a] Basti
[b] Bhagalpur
[c] Khunti
[d] Khirsu
[e] Dewas

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.237) National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) hosts one
of India’s fastest supercomputer - Cray XC-40 supercomputer ‘Mihir’. Where is
NCMRWF is located?

[a] Gurugram
[b] Noida
[c] Pune
[d] Bengaluru
[e] Hyderabad

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.238) What is name of the AI Supercomputer installed at C-DAC, Pune, which has been
ranked 75th in the world by the 61st edition of Top 500 Global Supercomputing List
released at International Supercomputing Conference (ISC 2023), Germany?

[a] PARAM
[b] MIHIR
[c] AIRAWAT
[d] PRATYUSH
[e] SURAJ

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.239) Which Ministry has approved a grant of Rs. 45.34 Crores under Pradhan Mantri
Jan Vikas Karyakram, a centrally sponsored scheme for the promotion and upgradation
of Unani Medicine facilities in India?

[a] Ministry of AYUSH

[b] Ministry of Minority Affairs
[c] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[d] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[e] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.240) Asian Development Bank and Government of India has signed a $141.12 million
loan to support the development of high-quality internal infrastructure such as roads,
water supply systems and electricity distribution network in three industrial clusters in
which state?

[a] Karnataka
[b] Kerala
[c] Andhra Pradesh
[d] Telangana
[e] Tamil Nadu

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.241) Ministry of Women & Child Development has invited nominations for Pradhan
Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP). Any child, who is an Indian Citizen and residing
in India, and not exceeding _________ years is eligible for this award. Fill the gap

[a] 14
[b] 12
[c] 16
[d] 18
[e] 15

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.242) India's has set target to eliminate TB by 2025, five years ahead of the set target
under SDG 3.3. To achieve this, it has implemented comprehensive initiatives focused
not only on treatment of TB but also on nutritional assistance through community
support, resulting in a reduction of __________ in TB incidence and ________in TB
mortality from 2015 to 2022, surpassing global reductions in both categories.

[a] 12%, 14%

[b] 13%, 15%
[c] 16%, 18%
[d] 14%, 16%
[e] 10%, 12%

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.243) Which organisation/s has/have launched Leadership Programme in Science &
Technology to provide opportunity to promising scientists to learn about and equip
themselves for leadership roles in Science and Technology?

[a] National Centre for Good Governance

[b] Indian Space Research Organisation
[c] Indian National Science Academy
[d] A and B
[e] A and C

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.244) Which of the following statement is incorrect about recently
launched Internship Programme for women students/ scholars/ social
activists/ teachers by Ministry of Women and Child Development?

[a] It is two months internship programme to help orientating women

students/scholars/social activists/teachers with policies and programmes
of the Ministry
[b] Candidates only from Non-Tier I cities and rural parts of India are
eligible under it
[c] Candidates in the age group of 21-45 years can apply for it
[d] Selected interns will be granted a stipend of Rs. 20,000/- per month
along with reimbursement of travel cost
[e] Candidate once selected for this Programme, are not be eligible for
applying again

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.245) Assisted Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative
Development program is a World Bank assisted Watershed development program. It is
being implemented for period from 2021 to 2026 to introduce modern watershed
practices in Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development and which
States?

(1) Karnataka
[a] 2 and 4 Only
(2) Odisha [b] 1 and 2 Only
(3) Maharashtra [c] 1 and 4 Only
(4) Rajasthan [d] 3 and 5 Only
[e] 3, 4 and 5 Only
(5) Gujarat

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.246) Solar Decathlon India is conducted every year by the Indian Institute for Human
Settlements and Alliance for an Energy-Efficient Economy under the aegis of
___________. Fill the gap

[a] Indo-Canada Energy 4 Future Forum

[b] Indo-Australia Science and Technology Cooperation Forum
[c] Indo-EU Clean Energy Forum
[d] Indo-UK Science and Energy Forum
[e] Indo-US Science and Technology Forum

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.247) During the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2022-23, (up to 22 May 2023), the
production of rice is ___________ LMTs (as per second advance estimate), procurement
estimate of rice is _____ LMTs and quantity of rice procured is ________ LMTs. Fill the
gaps

[a] 1489.56, 456.34, 387.34

[b] 1308.37, 626.06, 520.63
[c] 1234.23, 756.98, 450.34
[d] 1145.67, 854.34, 554.67
[e] 1067.65, 956.34, 654.34

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.248) With which IIT has National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation
Ltd signed an MoU for cooperation in civil engineering, road construction, planning, and
design, to facilitate research and development?

[a] IIT Bombay

[b] IIT Mandi
[c] IIT Kharagpur
[d] IIT Guwahati
[e] IIT Delhi

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.249) Who is the Chairman of Cheetah Project Steering Committee recently constituted
by National Tiger Conservation Authority?

[a] Dr. Rajesh Gopal

[b] R. N. Mehrotra
[c] P. R. Sinha
[d] Dr. H. S. Negi
[e] G. S. Rawat

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.250) Union Cabinet has approved National Quantum Mission at a total cost of
__________crore from 2023-24 to _________ with an aim to seed, nurture and scale up
scientific and industrial R&D and create a vibrant & innovative ecosystem in Quantum
Technology.

[a] Rs. 8456.34 crore, 2026-27

[b] Rs. 5635.67 crore, 2025-26
[c] Rs. 7456.45 crore, 2024-25
[d] Rs. 6003.65 crore, 2030-31
[e] Rs. 9678.23 crore, 2029-30

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]
Q.251) Which platform has been developed by DRDO, in collaboration with Quality
Council of India to measure the maturity of defence manufacturing enterprises, including
MSME?

[a] SURAJ System for Advanced

[b] SHREYAS Manufacturing Assessment
[c] SUMEET and Ranking
[d] SUPRIYA
[e] SAMAR

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.252) Where is Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying organising VI Phase
of Sagar Parikarma Yatra?

[a] Kerala
[b] Lakshadweep
[c] Tamil Nadu
[d] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[e] Andhra Pradesh

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

 [a] 1 and 2 Only
Q.253) Which of the following statement/s is/are incorrect about [b] 1 and 4 Only
recently launched Assistance to Medical Device Clusters for [c] 2 and 4 Only
Common Facilities Scheme?
[d] 2 and 3 Only
[e] 3 and 4 Only
(1) It has been launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(2) It will be implemented from 2023-24 to 2026-27
(3) Its two components are Assistance for Common Facilities and
Assistance for Testing Facilities
(4) Under Assistance for Testing Facilities component, limit of
support is 50% of approved Testing Facilities project cost or Rs.15
crores, whichever is less

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.254) Which of the following findings of Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) –
Quarterly Bulletin [January – March 2023] are correct?

(1) Labour Force Participation Rate of women in urban areas was 22.7%
(2) Worker Population Ratio of men in urban areas was 69.1%
(3) Overall Unemployment rate in urban areas was 8.2%

[a] 1 and 2 Only

[b] 2 and 3 Only
[c] 1 Only
[d] 2 Only
[e] 3 Only

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.255) According to recently released data by DPIIT, total FDI has contracted by 16% to
US $70.97 billion during FY23, compared to US $84.83 billion in FY22. Which of the
following sectors have seen contraction in FDI in FY23 compared to FY 22?

(1) Services sector [a] 1, 2 and 3 Only

(2) Telecommunications [b] 3, 4 and 5 Only
(3) Trading sector [c] 1, 3 and 5 Only
[d] 2, 4 and 5 Only
(4) Drugs and pharmaceutical
[e] 1, 3 and 4 Only
(5) Automotive industry

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.256) MOIL Limited is the largest producer of manganese ore in the country with a
market share of 45%, operating eleven mines in the State of Maharashtra and Madhya
Pradesh. It is a Schedule-A, Miniratna category-1 CPSE under the administrative control
of which Ministry?

[a] Ministry of Mines

[b] Ministry of Coal
[c] Ministry of Steel
[d] Ministry of Power
[e] Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.257) India and which country has agreed to create opportunities for lifelong learning,
building a future-ready workforce, and making knowledge & skill development a key pillar
of strategic partnership?

[a] Australia
[b] Japan
[c] Malaysia
[d] Singapore
[e] Thailand

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.258) Which PSU has won prestigious "GreenTech Safety Award 2023" under Safety
Excellence Category for its outstanding contribution to improve workplace safety in the
year 2022-23?

[a] Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd

[b] Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
[c] Steel Authority of India
[d] Indian Oil Corporation Limited
[e] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.259) How many industrial corridors have been sanctioned under National Industrial
Corridor Development Program?

[a] 11
[b] 10
[c] 12
[d] 14
[e] 15

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.260) Which citizen centric mobile application has been launched by Ministry of Road
Transport & Highways with in-built complaint redressal system?

[a] RajmargSuraksha
[b] One Highway
[c] NHAI One
[d] RajmargYatra
[e] Highways Suvidha

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.261) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has invited applications for
incentives under Production Linked Incentive 2.0 Scheme for IT Hardwar. It aims at
enhancing India’s Manufacturing Capabilities and Enhancing Exports. What is the
budgetary outlay of this scheme?

[a] Rs. 14,000 Crores

[b] Rs. 10,000 Crores
[c] Rs. 17,000 Crores
[d] Rs. 12,000 Crores
[e] Rs. 15,000 Crores

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.262) When was Tele-Law programme launched by Ministry of Law and Justice to
provide an effective and reliable interface platform to connect the needy and
disadvantaged sections seeking legal advice and consultation with panel lawyers?

[a] 2020
[b] 2015
[c] 2018
[d] 2016
[e] 2017

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

 Q.263) Union Cabinet has approved constitution and
[a] 1, 2 and 3 Only empowerment of Inter-Ministerial Committee under the
[b] 2, 3 and 4 Only
[c] 3, 4 and 5 Only
Chairpersonship of Minister of Cooperation for facilitation of the
[d] 2, 3 and 5 Only “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector”. This
[e] 1, 3 and 5 Only facilitation will be achieved by convergence of various schemes of
which of the following ministries?

(1) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

(2) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(3) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
(4) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
(5) Ministry of Food Processing Industries

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

 [a] 2 and 3 Only
Q.264) Consider the following statements about City Investments
[b] 2 and 4 Only
to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 recently approved by Union [c] 1 and 2 Only
Cabinet [d] 3 and 4 Only
[e] 1, 2 and 3 Only

(1) It has been conceived by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

in partnership with French Development Agency only
(2) It will be implemented for 5-year period from 2023 till 2028
(3) Its funding includes a loan of Rs.1760 crore and technical
assistance grant of Rs.106 crore from EU
(4) It will leverage and scale up the learnings and successes of
CITIIS 1.0 which was launched in 2018

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]
Q.265) How much area has been covered under Micro Irrigation from 2015-16 to till date
under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Per Drop More Crop implemented by Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare?

[a] 64 lakh hectares

[b] 78 lakh hectares
[c] 81 lakh hectares
[d] 92 lakh hectares
[e] 97 lakh hectares

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.266) Which of the following states have emerged as best performing states in Jal
Jeevan Mission: Swachh Jal se Suraksha Campaign organised by Ministry of Jal Shakti?

(1) Tamil Nadu

[a] 1, 3, 4 and 5 Only
(2) Bihar
[b] 2, 3 and 4 Only
(3) Karnataka [c] 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only
(4) Andhra Pradesh [d] 1, 2 and 5 Only
(5) Madhya Pradesh [e] 1, 2 and 3 Only

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.267) Semicon India Programme was launched by Ministry of Electronics & Information
Technology in ___________ with outlay of Rs. _______________ to develop
semiconductors and display manufacturing ecosystem in India.

[a] 2023, Rs. 38,000 crores

[b] 2022, Rs. 45,000 crores
[c] 2021, Rs. 76,000 crores
[d] 2019, Rs. 54,000 crores
[e] 2020, Rs. 67,000 crores

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.268) Negotiations for which Pillar of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) were
concluded during the second in-person IPEF Ministerial Meeting hosted by US in Detroit
in June 2023?

[a] Trade (Pillar I)

[b] Supply Chains (Pillar-II)
[c] Clean Economy (Pillar III)
[d] Fair Economy (Taxation & Anticorruption) - (Pillar IV)
[e] Indo-Pacific Security (Pillar V)

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.269) Which organization under Ministry of Education has launched National Mission for
Mentoring, envisaged in National Education Policy 2020?

[a] University Grants Commission

[b] National Testing Agency
[c] National Council for Teacher Education
[d] All India Council for Technical Education
[e] National Council of Educational Research and Training

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.270) Which app is being provided to Anganwadi workers for real-time monitoring and
tracking of all Anganwadi Centres, AWWs and beneficiaries?

[a] AWC Tracker

[b] Poshan Tracker
[c] AWW Monitor
[d] ICDS Tracker
[e] Poshan Suraksha

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.271) Which Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood
Programme (EIACP) Centre has created a world record by taking LiFE pledge of over
12.38 lakh people to conserve environment?

[a] Chandigarh
[b] Pune
[c] Raipur
[d] Patna
[e] Varanasi

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.272) National Academy of Direct Taxes, Nagpur in collaboration with South Centre
organised India G20 – South Centre Event on International Taxation to deliberate on “Two
Pillar Solution”. The pillar 1 is about reallocation of additional share of profit to the market
jurisdictions while pillar 2 is about –

[a] Minimum Tax

[b] Global TDS
[c] Minimum Excise
[d] Maximum Custom Duty
[e] Global Income Tax

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.273) Which digital platform has been demonstrated during City-Recycler Connect
workshop to enable city and recycling market connect?

[a] Surakshit
[b] Saumati
[c] Sauvardhan
[d] Sansaadhan
[e] Samadhan

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.274) Which organisation in collaboration with Entrepreneurship Development Institute
of India has launched 100 Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes for potential women
entrepreneurs across the country?

[a] Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

[b] National Commission for Women
[c] NITI Aayog
[d] Small Industries Development Bank of India
[e] National Small Industries Corporation Limited

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.275) Aapda Mitra Scheme (Scheme for Training of Community Volunteers in Disaster
Response) is being implemented by National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of
Home Affairs will train ____________ Community Volunteers in __________ selected
highly vulnerable districts prone to flood, cyclone, landslide and earthquake in India.

[a] 1,50,000; 300

[b] 1,00,000; 350
[c] 2,50,000; 500
[d] 3,00,000; 400
[e] 3,500,000; 450

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.276) Which e-learning app has been launched Food Safety and Standards Authority of
India, containing learning and training modules about food safety guidelines?

[a] FITFTac
[b] FoTBaT
[c] FSSAIFoS
[d] Foodify
[e] FoSTac

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.277) How many Indian standards related to Ayush herbs and products have been
notified so far by Bureau of Indian Standards?

[a] 23
[b] 15
[c] 27
[d] 12
[e] 31

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.278) With which state has NTPC Green Energy Limited has signed MoU to collaborate
in development of Renewable Energy Parks and Projects and to facilitate in Central
Government’s efforts towards energy transition?

[a] Uttar Pradesh

[b] Rajasthan
[c] Karnataka
[d] Tamil Nadu
[e] Madhya Pradesh

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.279) Where has National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development under
Ministry of Women and Child Development organized Refresher Training Programme on
Mission Vatsalya?

[a] Chandigarh
[b] Indore
[c] Mohali
[d] Patna
[e] Udaipur

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.280) How much percent of wage payment has been made through Aadhaar Payment
Bridge System (ABPS) under MGNREGA Scheme in May 2023?

[a] 90%
[b] 88%
[c] 94%
[d] 85%
[e] 94%

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.281) India has successfully conducted Asia’s first demonstration for Performance-
Based Navigation for helicopters using GAGAN (GPS-aided GEO augmented navigation)
satellite technology. On which route this demonstration flight took place?

[a] New Delhi- Dehradun

[b] Juhu (Mumbai) to Pune
[c] Jaipur to Udaipur
[d] Bhopal to Indore
[e] Agartala to Imphal

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.282) Where has SVANidhi Mahotsav been organised to honour beneficiaries of Prime
Minister’s SVANidhi Yojana for their outstanding contribution in motivating maximum loan
disbursement and digital transactions?

[a] Etawah
[b] Patna
[c] Indore
[d] Pune
[e] Jaipur

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

 [a] 2 and 4 Only
Q.283) Which of the following statements are incorrect about 8th [b] 1, 4 and 5 Only
edition of NIRF India Rankings 2023 of Higher Education [c] 1, 2 and 3 Only
Institutes (HEIs)? [d] 2, 3 and 5 Only
[e] 3, 4 and 5 Only

(1) It has been released by NITI Aayog

(2) It ranked HEIs in 13 categories and subject domains including
new ones
(3) It ranked HEIs based on five broad parameters of NIRF
(4) IIT Bombay has topped in overall category
(5) IIT Madras has topped in Innovation Category

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.284) As per NHAI’s first sustainability report, Green House Gas Emissions from
energy consumption, operations, transport and travel has seen decline of what percent
in FY 2021-22?

[a] 1.5%
[b] 9.7%
[c] 2%
[d] 2.5%
[e] 3%

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.285) Ministry of Law and Justice has launched Nyaya Vikas Portal for monitoring the
implementation of Nyaya Vikas Scheme. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme being
implemented from ___________for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Districts
and Subordinate Judiciary. Fill the gap

[a] 1990-91
[b] 1997-98
[c] 1993-94
[d] 2000-01
[e] 2004-05

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.286) Consider the following statements with respect to GOBARdhan scheme and
identify the correct statement/s

(1) It was launched in 2020 from Karnal, Haryana

(2) It is being implemented by ministry of jal shakti
(3) The scheme has four models viz; individual households, community, cluster and
commercial

[a] Only 2 and 3

[b] Only 1 and 2
[c] Only 1 and 3
[d] Only 2
[e] Only 3

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.287) With help of which Ministry, facility for ‘Udyam’ registration and obtaining ‘Udyam
Assist’ certificate on PM SVANidhi portal has been launched?

[a] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

[b] Ministry of Finance
[c] Ministry of MSME
[d] Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
[e] Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.288) India’s First International Cruise Vessel - MV Empress has been recently flagged
off from Chennai to which country?

[a] Singapore
[b] Maldives
[c] Mauritius
[d] Seychelles
[e] Sri Lanka

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.289) Which process has been developed with support from Department of Science
and Technology to provide a long-term, resilient, convenient, energy-efficient, and
environmentally responsible method of transforming plastic waste into electricity?

[a] Poly Punarvati

[b] Poly Roshni
[c] Poly Shakti
[d] Poly Drishti
[e] Poly Urja

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.290) Which student-scientist connect programme is being implemented by the Council
of Scientific and Industrial Research in collaboration with Kendriya Vidyalaya
Sangathan?

[a] DRISHTI
[b] URJA
[c] JIGYASA
[d] UMEED
[e] BHAVISHYA

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.291) Which pro bono legal service has been developed to connect the registered
lawyers with eligible marginalised beneficiaries?

[a] Nyaya Bandhu

[b] Nyaya Sewa
[c] Nyaya Sathi
[d] Nyaya Suvidha
[e] Nyaya Mitra

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.292) Who is Chairman of the National Level Committee for drafting New National
Cooperation Policy document?

[a] Suresh Prabhu

• This National Level Committee was formed on 2nd
[b] N K Singh September 2022 with a view to prepare a new National
[c] M S Swaminathan Policy to realise vision of ‘Sahkaar se Samriddhi’.

[d] P S Gadgil • It is chaired by Suresh Prabhu, former Union Minister.

It comprises of 49 members drawn from all over the
[e] C D Bansal country

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.293) How many Primary Agricultural Credit Societies have been allowed to open
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country?

[a] 4000
[b] 3500 • 1000 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi
[c] 2500 Kendras will be opened by August 2023 and
1000 by December 2023.
[d] 2000
[e] 1500

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.294) Which IIT has organised Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) start-up &
innovation showcase event?

[a] IIT Roorkee

[b] IIT Kharagpur
[c] IIT Delhi
[d] IIT Bombay
[e] IIT Madras

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.295) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved continuation of Central
Sector Scheme of “Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme” with an estimated
expenditure of ___________ from _____________. Fill the gaps

[a] Rs. 4234 crore, 2020-21 to 2026-28

[b] Rs. 3678 crore, 2023-24 to 2027-28
[c] Rs. 3450 crore, 2020-21 to 2024-25
[d] Rs. 2980 crore, 2021-22 to 2025-26
[e] Rs. 2534 crore, 2022-23 to 2026-27

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.296) Which Ministry/ies have launched Mission on Advanced and High-Impact
Research (MAHIR) to quickly identify emerging technologies in the power sector and
develop them indigenously, at scale, for deployment within and outside India?

[a] Ministry of Power

[b] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[c] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[d] A and B
[e] A, B and C

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.297) The eighth meeting of the Standing Committee of
International Solar Alliance (ISA) has been held in New Delhi in
hybrid format. ISA is guided by ‘Towards 1000’ strategy which does
not include

[a] Install 1,000 GW of solar energy capacity

[b] Mobilise US $1,000 billion of investments in solar energy
solutions by 2030
[c] Deliver energy access to 1,000 million people using clean energy
solutions
[d] Mitigate global solar emissions to tune of 1,000 million tonnes of
CO2 every year
[e] Replace 1000 million conventional vehicles with electric vehicles
powered by solar energy

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.298) Consider the following statements with respect to 5th State Food Safety Index
and identify incorrect statement/s

[a] It has been released by NITI Aayog on the occasion of World Food Safety Day
[b] J&K has topped in Union Territories category with score of 59.5
[c] Goa has topped in Small States Category with score of 51
[d] Kerala has topped in Large States Category with score of 63
[e] A, B and C

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.299) National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes,
Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke programme has been now renamed as National
Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases to subsume all
types of NCDs under its ambit. It is being implemented by Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare under National Health Mission to address growing burden of non-communicable
diseases in India. When was NPCDCS/NP-NCD launched?

[a] 2010
[b] 2007
[c] 2015
[d] 2013
[e] 2017

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.300) Which of the following is not amongst the five important decisions taken
recently with respect to Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) by Ministry of
Cooperation and Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers to realize Government’s
vision of “Sahkar Se Samridhi”?

[a] PACS which are not functioning as fertilizer retailers will be identified and
encouraged to function as retailers on in a phased manner
[b] PACS which are not currently functioning as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samridhi
Kendras (PMKSK) will be brought under its ambit
[c] PACS will be connected with marketing of organic fertilizers, especially
Fermented Organic Manure/Liquid Fermented Organic Manure /Phosphate
Enriched Organic Manure
[d] PACS will now act as wholesalers/retailers in supply and marketing chain of
bio-organic fertilizers under Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme
[e] PACS will be employed as Drone entrepreneurs for spraying fertilizers and
pesticides

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.301) Which Ministry in association with META has launched Amrit Generation
campaign to empower and engage the youth of India by encouraging them to express
their aspirations and dreams for the future?

[a] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

[b] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[c] Ministry of Communications
[d] Ministry of Science and Technology
[e] Ministry of Women and Child Development

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.302) Which organisation has launched National Campaign "Addiction Free Amrit Kaal"
on the occasion of World Tobacco Day with an aim to promote healthier and addiction-
free India?

[a] National Commission for Protection of Child Rights

[b] National Commission for Minorities • It has been organised in
[c] National Commission for Women technical partnership with
citizens group- Tobacco Free
[d] National Commission for Schedule Castes India.
[e] National Commission for Backward Classes

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.303) Union Cabinet has approved the third revival package for BSNL with the total
outlay of _________, which includes allotment of 4G/5G spectrum for BSNL through
equity infusion. With this, authorized capital of BSNL has increased to ____________.

[a] Rs. 68,456 crores, Rs, 2,70,000 crores

[b] Rs. 74,567 crores, Rs. 2,50, 000 crores
[c] Rs. 89,047 crores, Rs. 2,10,000 crores
[d] Rs. 93,945 crores, Rs. 2,00,000 crores
[e] Rs. 98,367 crores, Rs. 1, 90, 000 crores

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.304) Which State/UT will be covered under the VII Phase of Sagar Parikarma Yatra
conducted by Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying?

[a] Kerala
[b] Tamil Nadu
[c] Lakshadweep
[d] A and B
[e] A and C

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.305) India currently (June 2023) ranks as the World's __________ Largest Producer of
Crude Steel. Fill the gap

[a] 1st
[b] 2nd
[c] 3rd
[d] 4th
[e] 5th

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.306) Under National Steel Policy 2017, India has set the targets of achieving the total
crude steel capacity of ___________ Million Tonnes Per Annum. Fill the gaps

[a] 250 MTPA

[b] 200 MTPA
[c] 350 MTPA
[d] 450 MTPA
[e] 300 MTPA

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.307) Global Biofuel Alliance is one of the priorities under India’s G20 Presidency. With
which country/ies is India working to develop this alliance?

[a] Brazil
[b] United States of America
[c] Australia
[d] A and B
[e] A, B and C

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.308) For the first time in the history of independent India, the turnover of Khadi and
Village Industries Commission products has crossed ____________ in FY 2022-23. Fill
the gap

[a] Rs. 1.34 lakh crores

[b] Rs. 1.45 lakh crores
[c] Rs. 1.50 lakh crores
[d] Rs. 1.38 lakh crores
[e] Rs. 1.55 lakh crores

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.309) What is the name of online dredging monitoring system launched by Ministry of
Ports, Shipping and Waterways to accelerate its ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative?

[a] Sagar Samriddhi

[b] Sagar Suraksha
[c] Sagar Nirbhand
[d] Sagar Drishti
[e] Sagar Vishleshan

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.310) With which organisation has Indian Council of Agricultural Research signed MoU
to Empower Farmers?

[a] BigBasket
[b] Flipkart
[c] Amazon
[d] Google
[e] Facebook

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.311) Which of the following organizations has released a report highlighting the impact
of 'Har Ghar Jal' Program on Public Health and Economic Savings?

[a] WHO
[b] UNESCO
[c] UNDP
[d] FAO
[e] UNICEF

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.312) Which Oil Marketing Company became first in India to successfully launch pilot
study on vehicles using E27 fuel and Ethanol Blended Diesel Fuel?

[a] Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

[b] Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
[c] Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
[d] Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
[e] Oil India Limited

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.313) Where has Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organised a
‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ in continuation to World Environment Day celebrations to
sensitise local youths about Mission LiFE and for saving wetlands?

[a] Mumbai
[b] Puri
[c] Buxar
[d] Ganjam
[e] Khordha

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.314) Which Union Territory had launched Nutri Garden Project in 2022 to make it self-
reliant in production and supply of vegetables?

[a] Andaman and Nicobar

[b] Lakshadweep
[c] Chandigarh
[d] Puducherry
[e] Ladakh

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.315) The flagship Sagarmala Program of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is
leading the Maritime development of the country with _________ projects worth
…………….. targeted to be executed by _____________

[a] 1023, Rs. 6 lakh Crores, 2030

[b] 907, Rs. 4.3 lakh crore, 2032
[c] 802, Rs. 5.5 lakh crore, 2035
[d] 723, Rs. 3.6 lakh crore, 2027
[e] 645, Rs. 2.8 lakh crore, 2025

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

 [a] 1 and 2 Only
Q.316) Consider the following statements about SANKALP (Skill [b] 2, 3 and 4 Only
Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion) [c] 3 and 4 Only
Programme [d] 1 and 3 Only
[e] 2 and 4 Only

(1) It is Asian Development Bank (ADB) loan assisted scheme

launched in 2018
(2) It is being implemented by Ministry of MSME
(3) It has been implemented till March 2023
(4) Institutional Strengthening at Central, State and District level
is one its three key result areas

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.317) Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav was launched in 2022 by Ministry of Women and
Child Development in partnership with Ministry of Education and UNICEF. It is aimed to
bring back out of school adolescent girls in the age group of _____________in India to
the formal education and/or skilling system. Fill the gap

[a] 9-12 years

[b] 11-14 years
[c] 12-16 years
[d] 10-15 years
[e] 14-18 years

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.318) So far, 733 applications have been approved in 14 Sectors under
various PLI Schemes with expected investment of Rs.3.65 Lakh Crore.
Identify incorrect statement with respect to contributions of PLI Schemes

[a] PLI schemes have resulted in significant increase of 76% in FDI in the
Manufacturing sector in FY 2021-22 (USD 21.34 billion) compared to
previous FY 2020-21 (USD 12.09 billion)
[b] PLI schemes have led to actual investment realization (till March 2023) of
Rs. 62,500 Crore and incremental production/ sales of over Rs.6.75 Lakh
Crore
[c] PLI Scheme has led to increased value addition in the electronics sector
by 40% and in smartphone manufacturing by 50%, from negligible in 2014-15
[d] PLI Schemes have resulted in boost to exports by Rs.2.56 Lakh Crore till
FY 2022-23
[e] PLI scheme has resulted in Import substitution of 60% in the Telecom
sector
9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]
Q.319) Which programme will be conducted at Homi Bhabha Centre for Science
Education, in Mumbai, Maharashtra to address gender balance in the discipline of
Physics at the doctorate level?

[a] Vigyan-Samanta 2023

[b] Vigyan-Shakti 2023
[c] Vigyan-Vidushi 2023
[d] Vigyan-Drishti 2023
[e] Vigyan-Kosh 2023

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.320) 1st Meeting of the Joint Committee of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreement has been recently held in New Delhi. Both countries have set a
trade target of _________ in non-petroleum products by 2030 from US $48 billion at
present. Fill the gap

[a] $55 billion

[b] $65 billion
[c] $ 80 billion
[d] $100 billion
[e] $115 billion

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.321) Which organisation has organised special commemorative seminar to celebrate
75 years of UN Peacekeeping, in New Delhi?

[a] Central Reserve Police Force

[b] Central Industrial Security Force
[c] Indian Army
[d] Indian Navy
[e] Indo-Tibetan Border Police

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.322) What is the name of first indigenously developed animal-derived tissue
engineering scaffold (drug) for healing skin wounds with minimum scarring?

[a] Solreum
[b] Dolreum
[c] Suvernum
[d] Cholederm
[e] Plomerium

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.323) How much wheat stock will be offloaded from central pool stock in the first phase
under Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) 2023 to flour mills/private traders/bulk
buyers/manufacturers of wheat products to control retail prices of wheat?

[a] 10 Lakh Metric Tonnes

[b] 15 Lakh Metric Tonnes
[c] 20 Lakh Metric Tonnes
[d] 25 Lakh Metric Tonnes
[e] 30 Lakh Metric Tonnes

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.324) What is the theme of 4th and the final G20 Education Working Group (EDWG)
meeting being hosted by Ministry of Education is in Pune, Maharashtra?

[a] Education and Gender Equality for Better World

[b] Future of Education in the age of AI
[c] Education for Green Sustainable and Healthy Future
[d] Ensuring Foundation Literacy and Numeracy, especially in the context of blended
learning
[e] Global Challenges in Education

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.325) Which of the following countries have signed MoU with India on sharing INDIA
STACK i.e. successful digital solutions implemented at population scale during Global
Digital Public Infrastructure Summit?

(1) Armenia [a] 1, 4 and 5 Only

(2) Russia [b] 3, 4 and 5 Only
(3) Sierra Leone [c] 1, 2 and 3 Only
[d] 2, 3 and 4 Only
(4) South Africa [e] 1, 3 and 5 Only
(5) Suriname

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.326) India has signed $130 million loan agreement with Asian Development Bank to
promote horticulture in which state?

[a] Himachal Pradesh

[b] Uttarakhand
[c] Sikkim
[d] Assam
[e] Arunachal Pradesh

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.327) Who has chaired National Crisis Management Committee meeting to review
preparedness for impending cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ in Arabian Sea?

[a] Prime Minister

[b] Home Minister
[c] Cabinet Secretary
[d] Vice Chairman NDMA
[e] Home Secretary

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.328) How much amount has been released by Central Government as 3rd instalment
of tax devolution to State Governments in June 2023?

[a] Rs. 1,18,280 crore

[b] Rs. 98, 345 crore
[c] Rs. 83,456 crore
[d] Rs. 69,678 crore
[e] Rs. 59,140 crore

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.329) Which pledge has been launched by Ministry of Education on mygov.in portal to
encourage students, teachers and general public to pursue education and lifelong
learning to contribute towards the progress of the nation?

[a] Shiksha Samridhi Pledge

[b] Shikshit Suraksha Pledge
[c] Shiksha Sankalp Pledge
[d] Shiksha Pragati Pledge
[e] Shiksha Sanskar Plegde

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.330) Identify correct statement/s about Women Involvement in Science and
Engineering Research (WISER) program

(1) It is an initiative of Indo-German Science & Technology Centre

(2) It was launched in 2021 to support women scientists from India and Germany
(3) Under the program, awardees are provided with a maximum amount of Rs. 39 lakhs
from the Indian side and € 48000 from the German side
(4) Women having break in career or age above 45 years are not eligible
[a] 2 and 4 Only
[b] 1 and 4 Only
[c] 2 and 3 and 4 Only
[d] 1, 2 and 3 Only
[e] 3 and 4 Only
9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]
Q.331) India’s seafood exports have touched an all-time high in FY 2022-23, both in
terms of volume and value (both US$ and Rupee). In FY 2022-23, India shipped
____________ of seafood worth ____________. Fill the gap

[a] 10,44,789 MT, Rs. 39,78923 crore

[b] 12,55,567 MT, Rs. 43,567.56 crore
[c] 17,35,286 MT, Rs. 63,969.14 crore
[d] 13,69,264 MT, Rs. 57,586.48 crore
[e] 15,67,345 MT, Rs. 49,567.34 crore

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.332) Which portal has been launched by Infrastructure Finance Secretariat, Ministry of
Finance for promoting and facilitating Public Private Partnerships in India and bridge the
gap between the public and private sectors?

[a] PPP4GROWTH Portal

[b] PPPSUPPORT Portal
[c] PPPININDIA Portal
[d] PPPTARGET Portal
[e] PPPRISE Portal

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

 [a] 1 Pair
Q.333) With reference to 4th National Water Awards 2022 [b] 2 Pairs
awarded by Ministry of Jal Shakti covering 11 categories
[c] 3 Pairs
[d] 4 Pairs
Category- 1st Prize Winner [e] 5 Pairs

(1) Best State – Uttar Pradesh

(2) Best District – Indore Madhya Pradesh
(3) Best Urban Local Body – Chandigarh Municipal Corporation
(4) Best Village Panchayat – Jagannadhapuram Village
Panchayat, Telangana
(5) Best Industry – Barauni Thermal Power Station, Begusarai,
Bihar
How many Pairs are correctly matched?

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.334) India has expressed its willingness to host the 2025 IIAS (International Institute of
Administrative Sciences) Annual Conference at Kochi, Kerala, in February, 2025. Where
are headquarters of IIAS located?

[a] Brussels
[b] Vienna
[c] London
[d] Washington DC
[e] Geneva

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.335) Which PSU under Ministry of Power has climbed 52 positions to secure the 433rd
rank in Forbes' “The Global 2000” List for 2023?

[a] NTPC Limited

[b] NHPC Limited
[c] REC Limited
[d] NEEPCO
[e] Power Finance Corporation

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.336) Which African country’s first Agri-Special Economic Zone project has been
flagged off from New Delhi?

[a] Madagascar
[b] Rwanda
[c] Gabon
[d] Mauritius
[e] Burundi

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.337) Third meeting of ‘G20 Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG)’ concluded
recently in Pune, Maharashtra. Which of the following were the priority areas of this third
meeting?

(1) Digital Public Infrastructure

[a] 1, 2 and 4 Only
(2) Digital Finance [b] 1, 3 and 4 Only
[c] 2 and 3 Only
(3) Digital Skilling
[d] 2, 3 and 4 Only
(4) Cybersecurity in Digital Economy [e] 1 and 2 Only

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.338) Who has introduced a new and comprehensive Grievance Redressal
Assessment and Index (GRAI) from May, 2023 onwards comprising 4 dimensions and 12
indicators?

[a] RBI
[b] NITI Aayog
[c] Ministry of Education
[d] Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
[e] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
The 4 dimensions of GRAI are: Efficiency, Feedback,
Domain and Organisational Commitment

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.339) Where has been 111th International Labour Conference of International Labour
Organisation held?

[a] London
[b] Geneva
[c] Brussels
[d] Paris
[e] Rome

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.340) What is the purpose of “National Working Plan Code-2023” recently released by
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on the occasion of the ‘World Day
to Combat Desertification and Drought’?

[a] Reducing pace of Desertification

[b] Reducing Deforestation
[c] Scientific management of forests
[d] Tacking Climate Change with Afforestation
[e] Green Jobs for Reducing Climate Change

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.341) Identify incorrect statement about Vaishvik Bhartiya
Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) fellowships programme

[a] It has been launched by Ministry of Education to connect Indian STEMM

diaspora with Indian academic/R&D institutions for collaborative research
work
[b] It is awarded to outstanding scientist/technologists of Indian origin
(NRI/OCI/PIO) who are engaged in research activities in their respective
countries
[c] Under it, fellows are invited to work in 18 identified knowledge verticals
[d] It is mandatory for selected VAIBHAV fellow to identify Indian Institution
for collaboration and spend up to two months in a year for a maximum of 3
years
[e] Its benefits include fellowship grant of Rs 4,00,000 per month,
international and domestic travel, accommodation and contingencies.

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.342) NITI Aayog and United Nations in India have signed [a] 1, 2 and 3 Only
Government of India - United Nations Sustainable Development [b] 1, 2, 3 and 5 Only
Cooperation Framework 2023-2027. It has been built on four [c] 1, 2, 4 and 5 Only
strategic pillars derived from the 2030 Agenda – People, [d] 3, 4 and 5 Only
Prosperity, Planet and Participation. These four interlinked pillars [e] 2, 3 and 4 Only
have which of the following outcome areas?

(1) Health and Well Being

(2) Nutrition and Food Security
(3) Sustainable Finance
(4) Environment, Climate, WASH and Resilience
(5) Quality Education

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.343) Which Ministry has unveiled Dugdh Sankalan Sathi Mobile App with an aim to
improve quality of milk, foster transparency among stakeholders, and streamline
operations at the grassroots village level, including Milk Cooperative Societies?

[a] Ministry of Co-operation

[b] Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
[c] Ministry of Science & Technology
[d] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[e] Ministry of Heavy Industries

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

 [a] 2 and 3 Only
Q.344) Consider the following statement/s about Gandhi Peace Prize [b] 1, 2 and 3 Only
and identify incorrect statement/s [c] 2 Only
[d] 1, 3 and 4 Only
[e] 2 and 4 Only
(1) It is an annual award instituted by Government of India in 2000
(2) It is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, language,
caste, creed or gender
(3) It carries an amount of Rs. 5 Crores, a citation, a plaque and an
exquisite traditional handicraft/handloom item
(4) It is given only to individuals and not to institutions or
organisations

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.345) The term “Deccan High Level Principles” was in news recently. It is related to

[a] Climate Change and Green Jobs

[b] Responsible AI and Online Safety
[c] Food Security and Nutrition
[d] One Health Approach to tackle future Pandemics
[e] Education and Gender Equality

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.346) Which online exchange forum has been launched by Bureau of Indian Standards
to nurture students as brand ambassadors of quality?

[a] Manak Rath

[b] Manak Shiksha
[c] Manak Vidya
[d] Manak Jagrukta
[e] Manak Suraksha

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.347) Which platform for young professionals engaged in various Ministries,
Government Departments, and Organizations has been made live on iGOT Karmayogi
Platform to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities?

[a] DRISHTI
[b] DAKSHTA
[c] DARSHAN
[d] DISHA
[e] DIKSHA

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.348) As per data released by the Finance Ministry, Net direct tax collections have
grown to ______________ and Gross Direct Tax Collections have grown to
_____________ (till June 17, 2023) in the Financial Year 2023-24. Fill the gaps

[a] Rs 3,50,150 crores, Rs. 4,02,456 crores

[b] Rs 3,79,760 crores, Rs. 4,19,338 crores
[c] Rs 3,95,345 crores, Rs. 4,30,367 crores
[d] Rs 4,56,607 crores, Rs. 4,99,846 crores
[e] Rs 4,67,578 crores, Rs. 5,34,567 crores

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.349) Where has the Free Telemedicine StartUp Mobile Camp "Doctor on Wheels"
been inaugurated to overcome the problems of ‘Accessibility, Availability and
Affordability’?

[a] New Delhi

[b] Andaman Nicobar Islands
[c] Jammu and Kashmir
[d] Chandigarh
[e] Puducherry

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.350) Which state has signed MoU with NHPC Limited for accelerated development of
its hydroelectric potential in the most techno-commercially viable manner and for clean
energy transition?

[a] Uttarakhand
[b] Himachal Pradesh
[c] Sikkim
[d] Kerala
[e] Andhra Pradesh

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.351) Animated Film on National Water Mission’s Mascot has been released recently
during 4th National Water Awards ceremony. What is name of the mascot of the
mission?

[a] Setu
[b] Tinu
[c] Rinku
[d] Jitu
[e] Piku

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.352) India has become the __________ largest producer of scientific research after
overtaking the UK in 2022. Fill the gap

[a] 1st
[b] 2nd
[c] 3rd
[d] 4th
[e] 5th

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.353) Government of India in consultation with Reserve Bank of India has opened
Sovereign Gold Bonds 2023-24 (Series I) for subscription during the period June 19-23,
2023 with Settlement date June 27, 2023. The issue price of the Bond during the
subscription period will be _____________per gram. Fill the gap

[a] Rs.5926
[b] Rs.4956
[c] Rs.6245
[d] Rs.5234
[e] Rs.6456

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.354) Under Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations, Ministry of Youth
Affairs and Sports has revised the upper ceiling amount of boarding and lodging for
Indian Athletes and team officials by 66%. Under the newly revised norm, athletes and
support staff travelling for approved competitions abroad (foreign exposures) will now be
entitled to ___________ per day. Fill the gap

[a] US $200
[b] US $250
[c] US $300
[d] US $350
[e] US $400

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.355) Ministry of Tourism in collaboration of which organisation has developed G20
Tourism and SDG Dashboard to create a legacy from India's G20 Presidency by
harnessing the potential of tourism in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs)?

[a] World Travel and Tourism Council

[b] United Nations World Tourism Organization
[c] International Hotel & Restaurant Association
[d] Pacific Asia Travel Association
[e] Indian Association of Tour Operators

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.356) Who has led the National celebration of International Day of Yoga with motto
Yoga for ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’?

[a] President of India

[b] Vice President of India
[c] Prime Minister
[d] Home Minister
[e] Defence Minister

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.357) How many new workers have been added under Employees' State Insurance
Scheme in the month of April, 2023?

[a] 18.12 lakh

[b] 17.88 lakh
[c] 16.32 lakh
[d] 15.78 lakh
[e] 14.23 lakh

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.358) Ministry of Women and Child Development has taken a decision to integrate
Women Helpline, Child Helpline with ERSS-112. In how many states/UTs the integration
of the helpline will be done in phase 1?

[a] 6
[b] 7
[c] 8
[d] 9
[e] 10

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.359) Consider the following statements with respect to Credit Guarantee fund scheme
for micro and small enterprises and identify the correct statement/s

(1) The scheme was launched in 2000 by the ministry of MSME

(2) The fund has been infused with Rs.8000 Crores
(3) Maximum guarantee coverage limit is available up to Rs.5 Crores per borrower
(4) Only manufacturing and service activities are eligible to get the guarantee coverage
under the scheme

[a] Only 2 and 4

[b] Only 1 and 3
[c] Only 2, 3 and 4
[d] Only 1, 2 and 3
[e] Only 1 and 4

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.360) Drug Control General of India has approved indigenously developed Omicron-
specific mRNA-based Booster vaccine - GEMCOVAC®-OM for Emergency Use
Authorization under Mission COVID Suraksha. Which Ministry is implementing this
Mission?

[a] Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

[b] Ministry of Science & Technology
[c] Ministry of Education
[d] Ministry of Defence
[e] Ministry of Women & Child Development

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.361) When was Aadhar based scheme for online submission of digital life certificates,
“Jeevan Pramaan” launched by Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions to
ensure transparency and “Ease of Living” for pensioners while submitting their life
certificate?

[a] 2014
[b] 2016
[c] 2018
[d] 2020
[e] 2022

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.362) Ministry of AYUSH in collaboration with which Ministry has organised Yoga from
Arctic to Antarctica event on the occasion of International Yoga Day 2023?

[a] Ministry of Defence

[b] Ministry of Earth Sciences
[c] Ministry of External Affairs
[d] Ministry of Tourism
[e] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.363) With which international organisation has Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National
Urban Livelihoods Mission entered into a collaborative partnership for empowering
women to make well-informed career choices in the field of entrepreneurship?

[a] United Nations Development Programme

[b] World Bank
[c] Asian Development Bank
[d] Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
[e] European Investment Bank

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.364) Identify incorrect statement about Grievance Redressal
Assessment and Index 2022.

[a] It has been released by NITI Aayog

[b] It has assessed and ranked 89 Central Ministries and
Departments
[c] It has ranked Central Ministries/Departments four dimensions
and corresponding 12 indicators
[d] To compute it, data between January and December 2022,
was used from Centralised Public Grievance Redressal and
Management System
[e] Department of Financial Services (Pension Reforms) has
topped in Group B

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.365) Which mobile app with face authentication feature has been launched by Ministry
of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare under income support scheme - "Pradhan Mantri
Kisan Samman Nidhi"?

[a] PM Krishi Support App

[b] PM Kisan Suvidha App
[c] Kisan Income Support App
[d] Kisan Nidhi App
[e] PM Kisan Mobile App

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.366) Where has Khadi and Village Industries Commission launched ‘Khadi Yoga Mat’
on the occasion of International Day of Yoga 2023?

[a] Mumbai
[b] New Delhi
[c] Bengaluru
[d] Varanasi
[e] Bhopal

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.367) Ministry of Commerce and Industry is implementing flagship One District One
Product (ODOP) initiative for fostering inclusive development across all districts of India.
Its objective is to identify and promote a distinct product from each district, thereby
creating a niche identity for them. By focusing on these chosen products, ODOP aims to
drive holistic socio-economic growth and improve market accessibility. How many
products so far have been selected from all 761 districts of the country?

[a] 1000
[b] 753
[c] 812
[d] 679
[e] 943

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.368) With which country has India recently resolved six outstanding World Trade
Organisation disputes through mutually agreed solutions?

[a] Japan
[b] France
[c] Canada
[d] Germany
[e] United States

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.369) Directorate General of Foreign Trade has simplified and liberalized the policy for
export of Drones/ Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Which of the category of drones/UAVs
have been covered under it?

(1) Drones/UAVs meant only for civilian end-use

(2) Drones/UAVs covered under specified categories in SCOMET (Special Chemicals
Organisms Material Equipments and Technology) list
(3) Drones/UAVs capable of range equal to or less than 25 km and delivering a payload
of not more than 25 kgs
[a] 1 Only
[b] 1 and 3 Only
[c] 1 and 2 Only
[d] 2 and 3 Only
[e] 3 Only

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.370) Ministry of Power has come out with a comprehensive energy sector report titled
National Energy Data: Survey and Analysis 2021-22. It is the maiden report of Energy
Data Management Unit, set up under Bureau of Energy Efficiency. This report has been
prepared by BEE in collaboration with?

[a] UNDP
[b] NITI Aayog
[c] TERI
[d] IEA
[e] UNEP

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.371) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of USA Joe Biden recently
participated in India-US Hi-Tech Handshake event to review deepening technology
collaboration between both countries. Its thematic focus was

[a] AI for All

[b] Manufacturing for Mankind
[c] Clean Energy for tackling Climate Change
[d] A and B
[e] A, B and C

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

 [a] 2, 3 and 4 Only
Q.372) Consider the following statements about recently [b] 3 and 4 Only
introduced Time of Day (ToD) Tariff by Ministry of Power through [c] 1 and 3 Only
an amendment to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, [d] 2 Only
2020 [e] 1 and 2 Only

(1) Under it, tariff during solar hours (eight hours in a day) will be
10%-20% less than normal tariff
(2) Tariff during peak hours (non-solar hours) will be 10 to 20%
higher
(3) It will come into effect from April 2024 for most other
consumers except those in agricultural sector
(4) It will come into effect from April 2025 for commercial and
industrial consumers
Which of the above statements are incorrect?

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.373) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has directed Food
Corporation of India to conduct the e-auctions of wheat and rice to check the inflationary
trends in prevailing retail prices as a part of market intervention to control the price of
wheat and rice. What is the maximum quantity that a buyer can bid in this e-auction?

[a] 150 Metric Tonnes

[b] 100 Metric Tonnes
[c] 170 Metric Tonnes
[d] 130 Metric Tonnes
[e] 90 Metric Tonnes

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [b]

Q.374) Which PSU has been honoured with the prestigious title of "Most Preferred
Workplace of 2023-24" by Team Marksmen?

[a] NTPC Ltd

[b] SAIL Ltd
[c] GAIL Ltd
[d] BHEL Ltd
[e] PFC Ltd

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.375) Which State’s Housing and Urban Development Department as part of Citywide
Inclusive Sanitation has partnered with Mission Shakti Self Help Group for integrating
Women-led SHGs and transgender groups across decentralised solid and liquid waste
management value chain?

[a] Sikkim
[b] Karnataka
[c] Odisha
[d] Tamil Nadu
[e] Gujarat

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [c]

Q.376) With which organisation has Indian Railways signed Memorandum of
Understanding for collaboration on Renewable energy and Energy Efficiency?

[a] ASEAN
[b] EU
[c] UNDP
[d] USAID-India
[e] IEA

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.377) Who became first Indian to be awarded with ‘Order of the Nile’, the highest
civilian award of Egypt?

[a] Jawaharlal Nehru

[b] P. V. Narasimha Rao
[c] Atal Bihari Vajpayee
[d] Dr. Manmohan Singh
[e] Narendra Modi

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [e]

Q.378) Where is Ministry of Finance organising third G20 Infrastructure Working Group
(IWG) meeting under G20 Indian Presidency?

[a] Rishikesh
[b] Jaipur
[c] New Delhi
[d] Bhubaneshwar
[e] Hyderabad

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]

Q.379) Which of the following kharif crops have seen increase in area coverage (as on
23rd June 2023) as per Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare?

(1) Rice
Crop Area Sown
(2) Pulses (In Lakh Hectare)
(3) Shri Anna-Coarse Cereals 2023 2022
(4) Oilseeds Rice 10.77 16.46
Pulses 6.54 6.30
[a] 1, 2 and 3 Only
Shri Anna-Coarse 18.95 13.38
[b] 1, 3 and 4 Only
[c] 1 and 2 Only Cereals
[d] 2 and 3 Only Oilseeds 9.21 9.52
[e] 1 and 4 Only

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [d]

Q.380) The Labour20 Summit under India’s G20 Presidency held in Patna, Bihar has
resolved for a multilateral mechanism among G20 member states and other associated
countries on _______________.

[a] Portability of social security benefits

[b] Women and Future Of Work
[c] Changing World of Work
[d] Skill Development: Role and responsibilities of stakeholders
[e] Changing World of Work: New Employment opportunities and Challenges in G20
Countries

9999466225 w w w. a n u j j i n d a l . i n [email protected] Answer – [a]