December 2023

Q1. What is the role of Siemens AG and Kyosan Electric Manufacturing Co in the deployment of the
Kavach system?

Ans: Participating in radio surveys

Q2. What is the expected headline inflation in FY2025, according to Morgan Stanley?

Ans: 4.9%

Q3. What is the current progress of Kavach deployment on the designated routes?

Ans: 98% radio survey completed

Q4. What is the anticipated financial impact of the benchmark switch on Indian equity markets?

Ans: A $3.6 billion inflow

Q5. What does Goldman Sachs anticipate for India's equity market in terms of earnings growth over
the next two years?

Ans: Mid-teens growth

Q6. What is the current status of foreign portfolio investments in Indian equities for the calendar
year?

Ans: Approximately ₹96,340 crore invested

Q7. What is the women's labor force participation rate in the second quarter of FY24?

Ans: 24%

Q8. What is the projected economic growth rate for India in the second quarter of FY24?

Ans: 6.7%

Q9. When will the mandatory blending of compressed biogas with natural gas commence, according
to the government's announcement?

Ans: April 2025

Q10. How long has the government decided to extend the PMGKAY scheme?

Ans: Five years

Q11. What is the estimated cost of the five-year extension of PMGKAY for the exchequer?

Ans: ₹11.80 lakh crore

Q12. What is the OECD's growth projection for India in FY25?

Ans: 6.1%

Q13. Who is the Director of Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)?

Ans: Umakant Dash

Q14. What is the total outlay approved for the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan
(PM-JANMAN)?
Ans: Rs 24,104 crore

Q15. How many Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) have been identified under the PM-
JANMAN?

Ans: 75

Q16. How much financial assistance will be provided by the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)
for the recovery and reconstruction plan in Joshimath?

Ans: ₹1079.96 crore

Q17. What is a key feature of the new aircraft carrier being acquired by India?

Ans: It can accommodate at least 28 fighter jets and helicopters.

Q18. What is India's long-term naval strategy amid heightened regional competition?

Ans: To possess 160 warships by 2030 and 175 by 2035.

Q19. What did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) state in response to the rising inflation?

Ans: It will raise interest rates if conditions require.

Q20. Which states in India have ongoing Foxconn projects?

Ans: Karnataka and Telangana

Q21. Which international organization's commitment aligns with the initiative for gender equality in
the aviation sector?

Ans: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

Q22. What is the fiscal deficit as a percentage of the targeted amount for the 2023-24 financial year
in India as of October 2023?

Ans: 45.0%

Q23. Which states contribute to nearly half of all tax returns filed by FY22, as highlighted by the SBI
Research study?

Ans: Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, West Bengal

Q24. Which industry experienced the highest growth rate in cumulative production during April to
October 2023-24?

Ans: Steel

Q25. Which industry contributes the most to the combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI)?

Ans: Electricity

Q26. What impact does the expected nominal GDP growth rate for the current year have on states'
debt/GSDP ratio?

Ans: It could result in a higher debt/GSDP ratio.

Q27. What was the GDP growth rate for India in the July-September quarter of FY24?
Ans: 7.6%

Q28. What is the primary purpose of a windfall tax in the context of the energy sector?

Ans: To regulate excessive profits during favorable market conditions

Q29. What is the significance of December 1, 1963, in Nagaland's history?

Ans: Statehood Day

Q30. What is the primary goal of the Amplifi 2.0 portal launched by the Union Ministry of Housing
and Urban Affairs in India?

Ans: Centralizing Data for Urban Development

Q31. What is the total expenditure incurred by the Government of India up to the corresponding
period in the fiscal year 2023-24, and how is it distributed between Revenue and Capital Accounts?

Ans: ₹23,94,412 crore, with the majority on Revenue Account

Q32. What was the total gross GST revenue collected in November 2023?

Ans: ₹1.67 lakh crore

Q33. What is the percentage increase in gross GST collections for the fiscal year 2023-24 up to
November 2023 compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year?

Ans: 11.9%

Q34. What is Nuvama Institutional Equities' stance regarding India's GDP growth?

Ans: 6.5%

Q35. How does State Bank of India (SBI) Research view India's GDP growth for fiscal 2023-24, and
what is the stance of DBS?

Ans: 7.0%, 6.8%

Q36. Which regulatory bodies are involved in the MoU, allowing London lenders to facilitate trade in
Indian sovereign bonds, and what does it establish?

Ans: RBI and BoE - A framework for regulatory cooperation

Q37. How did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) contribute to the rise in foreign exchange reserves?

Ans: Actively managing and absorbing foreign portfolio flows

Q38. Despite the increase in foreign exchange reserves, what noteworthy event occurred with the
Indian rupee?

Ans: Record low at 83.40 against the US dollar

Q39. Who is the designated Chairman of India Debt Resolution Co Ltd (IDRCL)?

Ans: Narayan Seshadri

Q40. What announcement did Prime Minister Modi make at COP28 in Dubai?

Ans: Hosting UN Climate Meet (COP33) in 2028

Q41. What global initiative did Modi mention in relation to alternative fuels during COP28?

Ans: Global Biofuels Alliance

Q42. What recent historic milestone did the Indian Navy achieve?

Ans: Appointing the first woman commanding officer for a naval ship

Q43. What is the enterprise value of Atha Group's 404MW solar assets in the BluPine Energy
acquisition?

Ans: ₹2,100 crore

Q44. How much has Actis committed to investing in BluPine Energy through its Energy 5 Fund?

Ans: US$800 million

Q45. What will be BluPine Energy's strategic focus post-acquisition?

Ans: Wind, solar, and storage

Q46. What is the percentage decline in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from the Cayman Islands to
India during April-September 2023-24?

Ans: 75%

Q47. What is the overall percentage decline in FDI inflows to India during April-September 2023-24?

Ans: 24%

Q48. In a recent corporate venture, which Chinese company partnered with the JSW Group to
accelerate the growth of MG Motor in India?

Ans: SAIC Motor

Q49. What regulatory measure was introduced by the Indian government in April 2020 regarding FDI
from neighboring countries?

Ans: Pre-Approval Requirement

Q50. What is the current status of foreign portfolio investments in Indian equities for the calendar
year?

Ans: Approximately ₹96,340 crore invested

Q51. What is the women's labor force participation rate in the second quarter of FY24?

Ans: 24%

Q52. What was India's Manufacturing PMI in November?

Ans: 56

Q53. When will the mandatory blending of compressed biogas with natural gas commence,
according to the government's announcement?

Ans: April 2025

Q54. What is Karnataka's annual investment target to boost its state economy?
Ans: Rs 1.4 trillion

Q55. Why has India resumed importing Venezuelan crude oil?

Ans: Following the easing of U.S. sanctions on Venezuela.

Q56. What is the OECD's growth projection for India in FY25?

Ans: 6.1%

Q57. What is the primary focus of the World Bank's initiative, led by President Ajay Banga, to scale
climate finance through the Private Sector Investment Lab (PSIL)?

Ans: Creating a securitizable asset class for climate investments

Q58. Why did India refrain from signing the COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health?

Ans: Concerns that reducing greenhouse gas emissions for cooling in healthcare infrastructure could
hinder medical services in underserved areas

Q59. What is the percentage reduction in India's GDP emission intensity achieved between 2005 and
2019?

Ans: 33%

Q60. What is S&P Global Ratings' projection for India's GDP growth by 2026 compared to China?

Ans: 7.0%

Q61. What did PM Modi announce regarding the Indian Navy's ranks?

Ans: Renaming of ranks to reflect Indian culture

Q62. What does the Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reveal about India's services sector
in November?

Ans: Experienced a one-year low at 56.9

Q63. What is the primary focus of China's new financial risk management approach at the provincial
level?

Ans: "One Province, One Policy"

Q64. Which Indian state reported the highest urban youth unemployment rate in July-September
2023?

Ans: Himachal Pradesh

Q65. What is the overall youth unemployment rate in urban areas across India in July-September
2023?

Ans: 17.3%

Q66. Which state boasts the lowest urban youth unemployment rate in the specified quarter?

Ans: Gujarat
Q67. What is the projected percentage increase in capital expenditure for India's 18 largest states in
FY24, as per the Crisil report?
Ans: 18-20%

Q68. What is the average monthly GST collection in FY 2023-24?

Ans: Rs 1.66 trillion

Q69. How many pending appeals over tax demands are there as of October 31, 2023?

Ans: 14,897

Q70. What is the key region witnessing significant housing demand apart from major cities?

Ans: Southern states

Q71. What milestone did Bharti Airtel achieve on December 4, making it the 8th company to do so in
India?

Ans: Rs.6 lakh crore

Q72. What is the primary driver of India's recent economic surge?

Ans: Construction sector

Q73. When was INS Sandhayak launched, and what added significance does the completion have?

Ans: Launched on Navy Day; signifies the Indian Navy's achievements

Q74. What is the focus of the Bihar government's efforts in the field of afforestation, leading to
international recognition at COP-28?

Ans: Water Management Strategies

Q75. What is the primary focus of the Indian government's initiative at Delhi metro stations?

Ans: Subsidizing essential food items

Q76. What is the current market value of India's stock market?

Ans: $4 trillion

Q77. What is the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) prediction for Michaung's future status?

Ans: Weaken further into a Well Marked Low Pressure area

Q78. Which key area of collaboration was NOT highlighted during President Ruto's visit?

Ans: Cybersecurity

Q79. What economic announcement did Prime Minister Modi make during the joint press meet?

Ans: A USD 250 million line of credit for agricultural modernization

Q80. Who will be responsible for overseeing the pilot project at Rajiv Chowk metro station?

Ans: National Cooperative Consumer Federation of India (NCCF)

Q81. How did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) contribute to the rise in foreign exchange reserves?

Ans: Actively managing and absorbing foreign portfolio flows

Q82. What is the name of the initiative by the Rural Development Department of Bihar that
garnered international praise?

Ans: Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan

Q83. What does Mahaparinirvan Diwas commemorate?

Ans: Death anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Q84. In 1947, what committee did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar establish that holds historical significance?

Ans: Drafting Committee

Q85. According to the NCRB report, which city has been recognized as the safest in India for three
consecutive years?

Ans: Kolkata

Q86. Which city secured the second position in the rankings of safest cities, according to the NCRB
report?

Ans: Pune
Q87. Who has recently assumed the position of Executive Director at the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Board of India (IBBI)?

Ans: Jithesh John

Q88. Who has been officially announced as the new Chief Minister of Telangana by the Congress
central leadership?

Ans: Revanth Reddy

Q89. What is the JT-60SA, recently inaugurated in Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture?

Ans: Nuclear Fusion Reactor

Q90. Which insurer holds the fourth position globally in 2022, according to S&P Global?

Ans: LIC

Q91. What is the total reserve of LIC reported in the S&P Global ranking?

Ans: $503.7 billion

Q92. What makes Lakadong turmeric unique, leading to its Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

Ans: High curcumin content

Q93. Apart from Lakadong turmeric, which product received the GI tag in Meghalaya?

Ans: All of the above

Q94. Who is poised to become the new Chief Minister of Mizoram?

Ans: Lalduhoma

Q95. Who tops the list of 'World’s 100 Most Powerful Women' globally in 2023?

Ans: Ursula von der Leyen

Q96. What is Nirmala Sitharaman's ranking in Forbes' 'World’s 100 Most Powerful Women' 2023?

Ans: 32nd

Q97. Who became the first woman to chair the state-run SAIL in 2021?

Ans: Soma Mondal

Q98. What is the total expenditure for Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase I as of October 31, 2023?

Ans: Rs 4.10 trillion

Q99. What is the total amount raised through NH monetization, and private investments for NHs
since 2018-19?

Ans: Rs 70,127 crore; Rs 1,12,095 crore

Q100. What is the estimated cost of the five-year extension of PMGKAY for the exchequer?

Ans: ₹11.80 lakh crore

Q101. What is CII's revised GDP growth forecast for India in FY24?

Ans: 6.8%

Q102. What is the projected percentage decline in global grain prices for 2024?

Ans: 6.5%

Q103. What is the total outlay approved for the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan
(PM-JANMAN)?

Ans: Rs 24,104 crore

Q104. Who recently received the Cultural Medallion in Singapore for artistic excellence?

Ans: Meira Chand

Q105. What was the outcome of the RBI MPC meeting in December 2023?

Ans: Repo rate remained unchanged at 6.5%

Q106. What is the proposed timeline for the operationalization of the fintech repository, as stated in
RBI’s MPC 2023 statement?

Ans: April 2024

Q107. What is the RBI’s projected GDP growth for the fiscal year 2023-24?

Ans: 7%

Q108. What change has been made to UPI limits in the December 2023 RBI MPC meeting?

Ans: Increased to Rs 5 lakh per transaction

Q109. What is the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) as per the latest RBI MPC update?

Ans: 4.5%
Q110. What is the primary reason for the RBI's decision to retain the policy stance as 'withdrawal of
accommodation'?

Ans: Concerns about potential upside risks to inflation

Q111. What is the major concern highlighted by Governor Shaktikanta Das regarding the inflation
outlook?

Ans: Risks to food inflation leading to an uptick

Q112. How does Open Market Operation (OMO) contribute to monetary management?

Ans: It involves outright purchase and sale of government securities

Q113. What is the function of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) in the Indian banking system?

Ans: To control liquidity in the banking system

Q114. What is the primary focus of Monetary Policy?

Ans: Controlling money supply and interest rates

Q115. Who is slated to assume the position of Vice Chief of Naval Staff in the Indian Navy on January
4?

Ans: Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi

Q116. What was the theme of the 5th Nagaland Honey Bee Day celebration?

Ans: Bee & Honey Trials

Q117. Who has recently assumed the position of Executive Director at the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)?

Ans: Jithesh John

Q118. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Max Life Insurance?

Ans: Rajiv Anand

Q119. What is the name of IBM's latest quantum processor that boasts 1,121 qubits?

Ans: Condor

Q120. Who has IDFC FIRST Bank collaborated with for the "FIRST SWYP" credit card?

Ans: Mastercard

Q121. What is the current level of India's foreign exchange reserves as of December 1, 2023?

Ans: $604 billion

Q122. Why did India's foreign exchange reserves face a depletion in recent months?

Ans: Central bank intervention to defend the rupee

Q123. What is the primary purpose of the Interest Equalisation Scheme recently approved by the
Union Cabinet?

Ans: Facilitating export credit for identified sectors

Q124. How does the Interest Equalisation Scheme benefit exporters?

Ans: Providing interest equalization on pre- and post-shipment rupee export credit

Q125. What is the estimated budgetary support for the Interest Equalisation Scheme over a five-year
period?

Ans: Rs 7,800 crore

Q126. Which international organization has been selected to provide technical support for the
implementation of the Interest Equalisation Scheme?

Ans: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Q127. Why did India permit duty-free imports of yellow peas until March 2024?

Ans: To stabilize pulse prices and boost domestic supply

Q128. What is the projected percentage increase in capital expenditure for India's 18 largest states
in FY24, as per the Crisil report?

Ans: 18-20%

Q129. What is the average monthly GST collection in FY 2023-24?

Ans: Rs 1.66 trillion

Q130. Which countries are major importers of non-basmati rice from India?

Ans: Benin, UAE, Nepal

Q131. What is the primary focus of the collaboration between the Ministry of Defence and TCIL?

Ans: Digital Coast Guard (DCG) project

Q132. What is the theme for the 2023 celebrations of the UDHR?

Ans: Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All

Q133. What prestigious title has Federal Bank recently been awarded?

Ans: Bank of the Year (India)

Q134. What is the theme for International Anti-Corruption Day 2023?

Ans: UNCAC at 20: Uniting the World Against Corruption

Q135. According to the NCRB data, which city has the highest rate of recognizable crimes (IPC)
among the top 10 safest cities in India?

Ans: Hyderabad

Q136. Who is ranked as the world's most popular leader in the September 2023 Morning Consult
survey?

Ans: Narendra Modi

Q137. What did the Supreme Court uphold regarding Jammu and Kashmir's special status under
Article 370?
Ans: The Court upheld the 2019 revocation of J&K's special status, confirming it as a temporary
provision.

Q138. What steps did the Supreme Court direct for J&K's future?

Ans: The Court called for immediate restoration of J&K's statehood.

Q139. What event did Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurate in Vijayawada?

Ans: Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam

Q140. What led to ITC Ltd becoming the third most valuable tobacco company globally, surpassing
British American Tobacco (BAT)?

Ans: Strategic diversification into FMCG, hotels, papers, and agri-products

Q141. What is India's global ranking in startup funding in 2023?

Ans: Fourth

Q142. Despite the funding decline, India maintained its position in the top ____ geographies globally
in terms of total funding for the year.

Ans: Five

Q143. What is the name of the initiative by the Rural Development Department of Bihar that
garnered international praise?

Ans: Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan

Q144. What is India's current rank in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)?

Ans: 7th

Q145. How does India compare globally in terms of per capita emissions?

Ans: Half of the global average

Q146. What is the primary focus of Uttar Pradesh's vision at the World Economic Forum?

Ans: Transforming into a trillion-dollar economy

Q147. Which city secured the second position in the rankings of safest cities, according to the NCRB
report?

Ans: Pune

Q148. What is the purpose of the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design' unveiled by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi?

Ans: To enrich Indian cities culturally

Q149. What is the significance of the 200 million Euro loan agreement signed by REC Limited with
the German bank KfW?

Ans: To support India's power sector reforms

Q150. Who has been announced as the next Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh by the Bharatiya Janata
Party (BJP)?
Ans: Vishnu Deo Sai

Q151. When is International Day of Neutrality observed annually?

Ans: December 12

Q152. Which two entities are involved in the MoU for the deployment of EV charging points?

Ans: Tata Power and Indian Oil Ink

Q153. When is Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day observed annually?

Ans: December 12

Q154. What was Dr. Gao Yaojie’s age at the time of her passing?

Ans: 95
Q155. _________ recently unveiled the world’s 4thgeneration nuclear reactor at the Shidao Bay
nuclear power plant?

Ans: China

Q156. Which prestigious award did Kabir Badi recently conferred with at a private ceremony held in
Mumbai?

Ans: Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

Q157. Which bank recently introduced the Nari Shakti Savings Account aimed at women aged 18 and
above with independent income sources?

Ans: Bank of India

Q158. Which edition of the Golden Globe Awards is going to take place in January 2024?

Ans: 81st

Q159. Which two nations are actively involved in the ‘VINBAX-23’ military exercise, highlighting their
commitment to regional security and cooperation?

Ans: India and Vietnam

Q160. What is the name of the initiative launched by PM Modi to empower women in rural areas
with agricultural drones?

Ans: NAMO Drone Didi

Q161. Why did Poonawalla Housing Finance undergo a rebranding?

Ans: Acquisition by TPG Capital Asia

Q162. How much did bilateral trade between India and Oman increase in FY23?

Ans: 42%

Q163. What is the RBI’s projected GDP growth for the fiscal year 2023-24?

Ans: 7%

Q164. What is the approved additional spending by the Lok Sabha for the current fiscal year?
Ans: ₹58,378 crore

Q165. What is the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) as per the latest RBI MPC update?

Ans: 4.5%

Q166. What does the fiscal deficit for April-October represent as a percentage of the full-year
Budget Estimate of the last fiscal?

Ans: 45.6%

Q167. Which state had the highest inflation rate in November 2022?

Ans: Odisha

Q168. How does Open Market Operation (OMO) contribute to monetary management?

Ans: It involves outright purchase and sale of government securities

Q169. What is the function of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) in the Indian banking system?

Ans: To control liquidity in the banking system

Q170. What was the year-on-year growth rate of India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in
October 2023?

Ans: 11.7%

Q171. What was the RBI's repo rate in the latest policy review, and what inflation forecast did they
retain for FY24?

Ans: Repo rate: 6.5%, Inflation forecast: 5.4%

Q172. What was India's stance on the UN resolution for a Gaza ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas
conflict?

Ans: Voted in favor

Q173. Why has India decided to postpone the Quad summit scheduled for January 2024?

Ans: Scheduling conflicts with certain Quad partners

Q174. What is the significance of the MisrSat-2 satellite launch?

Ans: It establishes Egypt as the first African country with satellite assembly and testing capabilities.

Q175. According to the United Nations report, which country has become the world's largest source
of opium in 2023, surpassing Afghanistan?

Ans: Myanmar

Q176. What authorization did Bandhan Bank recently receive from RBI?

Ans: Pension Disbursement for Railway Employees

Q177. What is the current level of India's foreign exchange reserves as of December 1, 2023?

Ans: $604 billion

Q178. What does RCS stand for in the context of the Meerut-Lucknow-Meerut route's operation by
FlyBig?

Ans: Regional Connectivity Service

Q179. What was the significant outcome of COP28?

Ans: The "UAE Consensus," addressing fossil fuels for the first time.

Q180. Who has recently been appointed as a parttime member of the PFRDA board?

Ans: Parama Sen

Q181. How many overseas subsidiaries did Indian banks have in FY23?

Ans: 417

Q182. How did the consolidated balance sheet of foreign banks in India change in FY23?

Ans: Increased by 5.7%

Q183. Which Indian states is NOT among those listed by NITI Aayog for land monetization under
their land monetization policy?

Ans: Uttar Pradesh

Q184. What was the main focus of the India-Australia 2+2 dialogue held in December 2023?

Ans: Bilateral trade and security issues

Q185. Which bank's subsidiary recently entered into a strategic collaboration with the Indian
Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K) for digital innovation in the BFSI sector?

Ans: State Bank of India (SBI)

Q186. Which state has passed a resolution seeking the Union government's intervention to stop the
menace of 'love jihad'?

Ans: Assam

Q187. What is the aim of the India Post Payments Bank's (IPPB) expansion to 648 districts by March
2024?

Ans: To offer doorstep banking to every citizen

Q188. What is the loan amount approved by the World Bank for the healthcare system
strengthening project in Rajasthan?

Ans: $350 million

Q189. What was the cause of the recent fire incident at the Petronas Rapid oil refinery in Malaysia?

Ans: Lightning

Q190. What was the loan amount approved by the World Bank for the Himachal Pradesh State
Roads Transformation Project?

Ans: $411.40 million

Q191. Which insurance company recently launched the 'Sure Plan?'

Ans: Bharti AXA Life Insurance

Q192. How much does the Digital India scheme aim to spend to make public services available to all
citizens by 2025?

Ans: ₹1.5 lakh crore

Q193. What is the name of the digital assistant launched by State Bank of India (SBI) to assist
customers with their banking queries?

Ans: SBI Ji

Q194. Which state government recently approved the 'Golden Hour Blood Bank' project?

Ans: West Bengal

Q195. What is the goal of the 'India Memory Lab' initiative launched by Google?

Ans: To digitize cultural heritage materials

Q196. Which country’s central bank recently announced plans to regulate cryptocurrencies starting
in 2024?

Ans: Russia

Q197. How many doses of the COVID-19 vaccine did India administer within 287 days of its launch?

Ans: Over 100 crore

Q198. What is the projected cost of the Noida International Greenfield Airport?

Ans: ₹29,560 crore

Q199. Who has been appointed as the new Director-General of the Indian Council of Medical
Research (ICMR)?

Ans: Dr. Rajni Kant

Q200. How many athletes have recently been awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
for their outstanding achievements in sports?

Ans: 12

Q201. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
(TRAI)?

Ans: PD Vaghela

Q202. Which bank recently launched the ‘Premier Wealth Management Service’ aimed at high net
worth individuals (HNIs)?

Ans: Federal Bank

Q203. What was the theme of the World Soil Day 2023?

Ans: Halt Soil Erosion, Save Our Future

Q204. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY) to promote AI innovation and entrepreneurship in India?

Ans: NAIPIUN

Q205. Which country topped the list of the world’s largest producers of wind and solar energy in
2023?

Ans: China

Q206. Which company recently announced the launch of a new feature that allows users to share
their screen during group calls on Messenger?

Ans: Meta

Q207. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court?

Ans: Justice Arun Mishra

Q208. What is the theme of World Human Rights Day 2023?

Ans: End discrimination, focus on equality

Q209. Which state government recently launched the 'Mera Hunar, Mera Rozgar' scheme to provide
skill development training to unemployed youth?

Ans: Punjab

Q210. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare to promote the use of biopesticides in agriculture?

Ans: BioPEST

Q211. Which Indian state recently signed an MoU with Japan to establish a food processing and
manufacturing park?

Ans: Punjab

Q212. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to promote
tribal entrepreneurship in India?

Ans: Van Dhan Vikas Yojana

Q213. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Kisan Adarsh Yojana' to provide financial assistance
to farmers for the construction of toilets in their homes?

Ans: Bihar

Q214. Which country topped the World Press Freedom Index 2023?

Ans: Norway

Q215. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship to promote entrepreneurship among women in rural areas?

Ans: SAKSHAM
Q216. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Ghar Ghar Nal Yojana' to provide piped drinking
water to every household in rural areas?

Ans: Punjab

Q217. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change to promote biodiversity conservation in India?

Ans: National Biodiversity Mission

Q218. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana' to
provide financial assistance to meritorious students for higher education?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q219. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Bal Shramik Vidya Yojana' to provide financial
assistance to children engaged in labor for their education?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q220. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Women and Child
Development to provide support services to victims of domestic violence?

Ans: One Stop Centre Scheme

Q221. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Acharya Devo Bhava Yojana' to provide financial
assistance to teachers for their welfare?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q222. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to provide
free coaching for competitive exams to minority students?

Ans: NAI UDAAN

Q223. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Aapki Beti Humari Beti Yojana' to provide financial
assistance to families with daughters?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q224. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment to provide financial assistance to persons with disabilities for their rehabilitation?

Ans: Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana

Q225. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Bal Hriday Upchaar Yojana' to provide financial
assistance to children with congenital heart defects?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q226. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to
promote sports education in schools?

Ans: Khelo India

Q227. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Jan Abhiyan Parishad' to promote public welfare
programs?
Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q228. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs to provide
assistance to disaster-affected families?

Ans: Bharat Ke Veer

Q229. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Shramik Samman Yojana' to provide
financial assistance to laborers?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q230. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
to provide affordable housing to the urban poor?

Ans: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)

Q231. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Sambal Yojana' to provide financial assistance to
landless farmers?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q232. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and
Highways to promote road safety awareness?

Ans: Road Safety Month

Q233. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Pratibha Parv' program to honor meritorious
students?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q234. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Power to promote energy
conservation in India?

Ans: E-TRISHNA
Q235. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Bhojan Yojana' to provide nutritious
food to the poor at affordable rates?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q236. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to promote
education among tribal children?

Ans: Eklavya Model Residential Schools

Q237. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme to promote the
education of girls?

Ans: Haryana

Q238. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment to
provide social security benefits to unorganized sector workers?

Ans: Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana

Q239. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Kanyadan Yojana' to provide
financial assistance for the marriage of daughters?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q240. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare to provide financial assistance to farmers for the installation of solar pumps?

Ans: KUSUM Scheme

Q241. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana' to provide
financial assistance to farmers for crop damage?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q242. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Rural Development to
provide financial assistance for the construction of toilets in rural areas?

Ans: Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin

Q243. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Annapurna Yojana' to provide food
security to the poor?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q244. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries
to promote food processing industries in India?

Ans: Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana

Q245. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana' to
provide scholarships to meritorious students?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q246. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
to provide financial assistance for the treatment of rare diseases?

Ans: Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi

Q247. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Yuva Udyami Yojana' to promote
entrepreneurship among youth?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q248. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment to provide financial assistance to persons with disabilities for the purchase of aids
and appliances?

Ans: Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP) Scheme
Q249. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Swasthya Seva Yojana' to provide
free healthcare services to the poor?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q250. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and
Highways to promote road safety awareness among school children?
Ans: School Road Safety Awareness Campaign

Q251. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Kisan Mitra Yojana' to provide
financial assistance to farmers for agricultural activities?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q252. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship to provide skill development training to youth in rural areas?

Ans: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana

Q253. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Yojana' to provide
financial assistance to economically backward families?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q254. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
to promote affordable rental housing for urban migrants?

Ans: Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs)

Q255. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Kalyani Sahayata Yojana' to provide
financial assistance to widows?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q256. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
to provide financial assistance to consumers for the purchase of LPG cylinders?

Ans: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

Q257. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Swasthya Bima Yojana' to provide
health insurance coverage to poor families?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q258. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Drinking Water and
Sanitation to promote cleanliness in rural areas?

Ans: Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin

Q259. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Shiksha Protsahan Yojana' to
provide scholarships to students?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q260. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Power to promote energy
efficiency in India?

Ans: UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All)

Q261. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Kanya Vivah Yojana' to provide
financial assistance for the marriage of daughters?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q262. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Women and Child
Development to provide nutritional support to pregnant and lactating women?

Ans: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Q263. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana' to
provide scholarships to students?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q264. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare to promote organic farming in India?

Ans: Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana

Q265. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Gramin Awas Mission' to provide
housing to the rural poor?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q266. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology to promote digital literacy in India?

Ans: Digital India

Q267. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Samarthya Yojana' to provide
financial assistance to persons with disabilities?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q268. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment to provide financial assistance to persons with disabilities for skill development
training?

Ans: Scheme for Implementation of Persons with Disabilities Act (SIPDA)

Q269. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Vridha Pension Yojana' to provide
pensions to senior citizens?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q270. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Women and Child
Development to provide financial assistance to pregnant women for their healthcare needs?

Ans: Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan

Q271. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Sambal Yojana' to
provide financial assistance to economically backward families?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q272. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
to provide housing to urban poor?

Ans: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)

Q273. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swabhiman Yojana' to provide
financial assistance to unemployed youth?
Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q274. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Human Resource
Development to provide scholarships to students from minority communities?

Ans: Maulana Azad National Fellowship

Q275. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Berojgari Bhatta Yojana' to provide
financial assistance to unemployed youth?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q276. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
to provide healthcare services to pregnant women in rural areas?

Ans: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Q277. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Yuva Udyami Yojana' to promote
entrepreneurship among youth?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q278. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment to provide financial assistance to persons with disabilities for their welfare?

Ans: Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS)

Q279. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Kanya Vivah Yojana' to provide
financial assistance for the marriage of daughters?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q280. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Rural Development to
provide financial assistance for the construction of toilets in rural areas?

Ans: Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin

Q281. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Annapurna Yojana' to provide food
security to the poor?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q282. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries
to promote food processing industries in India?

Ans: Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana

Q283. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana' to
provide scholarships to meritorious students?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q284. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
to provide financial assistance for the treatment of rare diseases?

Ans: Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi

Q285. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Yuva Udyami Yojana' to promote
entrepreneurship among youth?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q286. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment to provide financial assistance to persons with disabilities for the purchase of aids
and appliances?

Ans: Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP) Scheme

Q287. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Swasthya Seva Yojana' to provide
free healthcare services to the poor?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q288. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and
Highways to promote road safety awareness among school children?

Ans: School Road Safety Awareness Campaign

Q289. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana' to provide
financial assistance to farmers for crop damage?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q290. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Rural Development to
provide financial assistance for the construction of toilets in rural areas?

Ans: Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin

Q291. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Bhojan Yojana' to provide nutritious
food to the poor at affordable rates?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q292. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to promote
education among tribal children?

Ans: Eklavya Model Residential Schools

Q293. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme to promote the
education of girls?

Ans: Haryana

Q294. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment to
provide social security benefits to unorganized sector workers?

Ans: Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana

Q295. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Kanyadan Yojana' to provide
financial assistance for the marriage of daughters?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q296. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare to provide financial assistance to farmers for the installation of solar pumps?
Ans: KUSUM Scheme

Q297. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana' to provide
financial assistance to farmers for crop damage?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q298. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Rural Development to
provide financial assistance for the construction of toilets in rural areas?

Ans: Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin

Q299. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Annapurna Yojana' to provide food
security to the poor?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q300. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries
to promote food processing industries in India?

Ans: Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana

Q301. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana' to
provide scholarships to meritorious students?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q302. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
to provide financial assistance for the treatment of rare diseases?

Ans: Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi

Q303. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Yuva Udyami Yojana' to promote
entrepreneurship among youth?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q304. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment to provide financial assistance to persons with disabilities for the purchase of aids
and appliances?

Ans: Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP) Scheme
Q305. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Swasthya Seva Yojana' to provide
free healthcare services to the poor?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q306. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and
Highways to promote road safety awareness among school children?

Ans: School Road Safety Awareness Campaign

Q307. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana' to provide
financial assistance to farmers for crop damage?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q308. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Rural Development to
provide financial assistance for the construction of toilets in rural areas?

Ans: Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin

Q309. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Bhojan Yojana' to provide nutritious
food to the poor at affordable rates?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q310. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to promote
education among tribal children?

Ans: Eklavya Model Residential Schools

Q311. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme to promote the
education of girls?

Ans: Haryana

Q312. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment to
provide social security benefits to unorganized sector workers?

Ans: Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana

Q313. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Kanyadan Yojana' to provide
financial assistance for the marriage of daughters?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q314. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare to provide financial assistance to farmers for the installation of solar pumps?

Ans: KUSUM Scheme

Q315. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana' to provide
financial assistance to farmers for crop damage?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q316. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Rural Development to
provide financial assistance for the construction of toilets in rural areas?

Ans: Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin

Q317. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Annapurna Yojana' to provide food
security to the poor?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q318. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries
to promote food processing industries in India?

Ans: Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana

Q319. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana' to
provide scholarships to meritorious students?
Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q320. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
to provide financial assistance for the treatment of rare diseases?

Ans: Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi

Q321. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Yuva Udyami Yojana' to promote
entrepreneurship among youth?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q322. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment to provide financial assistance to persons with disabilities for the purchase of aids
and appliances?

Ans: Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP) Scheme

Q323. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Swasthya Seva Yojana' to provide
free healthcare services to the poor?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q324. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and
Highways to promote road safety awareness among school children?

Ans: School Road Safety Awareness Campaign

Q325. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana' to provide
financial assistance to farmers for crop damage?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q326. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Rural Development to
provide financial assistance for the construction of toilets in rural areas?

Ans: Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin

Q327. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Bhojan Yojana' to provide nutritious
food to the poor at affordable rates?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Q328. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to promote
education among tribal children?

Ans: Eklavya Model Residential Schools

Q329. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme to promote the
education of girls?

Ans: Haryana

Q330. What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment to
provide social security benefits to unorganized sector workers?

Ans: Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana