July 2023

1.Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India launched the National Sickle

Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCEM) and released the
guidelines for Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission in ______to
eliminate anaemia by _________.

1) Madhya Pradesh; 2037

2) Uttar Pradesh; 2040
3) Madhya Pradesh; 2047
4) Uttar Pradesh; 2030
5) Gujarat; 2027

Answer-Madhya
Pradesh;2047

On 1st July 2023, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India launched the
National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission as part of the National
Health Mission and released the guidelines for Sickle Cell Anaemia
Elimination Mission in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh to eliminate anaemia by
2047. Along with the initiative of NSCEM, the PM also distributed sickle cell
genetic status cards to the beneficiaries. The PM also initiated the
distribution of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
(ABPMJAY) cards of about 3.57 crore beneficiaries, with 1 crore cards
already being issued to the beneficiaries in Madhya Pradesh.
2. Name the Government agency/Ministry that has recently released the
TechnoCommercial Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix (TCRM Matrix)
framework to promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship in India.
1) National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
2) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
3) National Skill Development Corporation India
4) NITI Aayog
5) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Answer- NITI Aayog

The NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) has released the
Techno-Commercial Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix framework under
the NITI Working Paper series titled “A NEW LENS FOR INNOVATION IN NEW
INDIA –Introducing The Techno-Commercial Readiness and Market Maturity
Matrix,” aimed at promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship in India. The
framework is a pioneering assessment tool designed to revolutionize
technology evaluation, foster innovation, and fuel entrepreneurship in India.

3. Name the state/UT that has recently launched India’s first Tele
Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (MANAS) chat
bot to enhance mental health support for distressed people.

1) Delhi
2) Jammu and Kashmir
3) Telangana
4) Maharashtra
5) West Bengal

Answer- Jammu and

Kashmir
Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir launched India’s
first Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (MANAS)
chatbot in the Union Territory (UT) to enhance mental health support for
distressed people by initiating an instant conversation with those who are in
need. The 2-tier system comprises State Tele-MANAS cells, which includes
trained counsellors and mental health specialists in Tier 1 and specialists at
District Mental Health Programme (DMHP)/Medical College resources for
physical consultation and eSanjeevani for audio visual consultation in Tier 2.

4.Which of the following organisations, along with the World Health

Organization has/have recently launched One Health Priority
Research Agenda for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?

1) World Organisation for Animal Health

2) Food and Agriculture Organization
3) United Nations Environment Programme
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3

Answer- All 1, 2 & 3

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations , United Nations

Environment Programme , the World Health Organization and the World
Organisation for Animal Health , “the Quadripartite organisations”,
launched “A One Health Priority Research Agenda for Antimicrobial
Resistance ” through a webinar. The Research agenda aims to promote
increased research and investment in AMR. The agenda defines ‘One
Health’ as an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably
balance and optimise the health of people, animals and ecosystems.

5 .Which state has recently launched ‘Mo Jungle Jami Yojana’ (My
Forestland Scheme) to recognise all rights under the Scheduled Tribes
and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights
Act)(FRA), 2006?
1) Mizoram
2) Assam
3) Maharashtra
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha

Answer- Odisha

The Odisha Government launched ‘Mo Jungle Jami Yojana’ (My Forestland
Scheme) with the aim to recognise all rights under the Scheduled Tribes and
Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights Act) (FRA),
2006 in the next two years. Under Mo Jungle Jami Yojana scheme, Forest
Rights Cells will be constituted at the tehsil and district level for the
implementation of FRA, 2006.

6.How many member states are in North Atlantic Treaty Organization,

as of July 2023?
1) 25
2) 28
3) 15
4) 31
5) 20

Answer- 31

NATO:
Formed in- 1949
Secretary General- Jens Stoltenberg
Headquarters- Brussels

7. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in ________ introduced

'Sandes', a messaging app for all staff members to communicate
among themselves at the premier medical institute to streamline the
healthcare work.

1) Jharkhand
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Delhi
5) Maharashtra

Answer- Delhi

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences -Delhi has introduced 'Sandes', a
messaging app for all staff members to communicate among themselves at
the premier medical institute to streamline the healthcare work. The move is
aimed at enhancing collaboration and streamline communication within our
esteemed organisation, AIIMS Delhi Director Dr M Srinivas said. Developed
by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Sandes, is a secure and user-friendly
messaging platform designed to provide a reliable and efficient means of
communication among various government organisations

8. _____________became the first company in the world to reach a market

value of USD 3 trillion.

1) Microsoft Corporation
2) Twitter
3) Walmart
4) Google LLC
5) Apple Inc

Answer- Apple Inc

Apple Inc became the first company in the world to reach a market value
of USD 3 trillion, buoyed by hopes over its expansion in new markets
coupled with expectations of a more moderate approach to interest rate
hikes by the Federal Reserve. The iPhone maker's advance was among the
most eye-catching in a month marked by investor interest in the potential of
artificial intelligence, with share buyers also particularly favouring companies
with strong balance sheets and cash flows.

9.Name the e-commerce mobile app that has recently launched by the
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission
(DAY-NRLM) to support the market products made by women of Self-
help Groups.

1) eKARIGAR
2) eALANKAR
3) eKASHIDA
4) eSEPHORA
5) eSARAS

Answer- eSARAS

Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission , the

flagship initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development , launched the
eSARAS, an ecommerce mobile application to support the marketing of
products made by women of Self-help Groups (SHGs). The app was launched
by Shailesh Kumar Singh, Secretary of MoRD in New Delhi, Delhi. He also
inaugurated the eSaras Fulfilment Centre at the MoRD office at Janakpuri,
New Delhi, Delhi. The app is an online platform for buying handicrafts and
handloom items made by rural women registered with SHG’s.

10.The _______ Goods and Services Tax 2023 was observed across India
on 1st July 2023.

1) 2nd
2) 5th
3) 4th
4) 6th
5) 3rd

Answer- 6th

Goods and Services Tax Day is annually observed on 1st July to

commemorate the implementation of the GST system, a comprehensive
indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services in India. 1st July
2023 marks the observance of the 6th GST Day which commemorates the
6th anniversary of GST coming into force (1st July 2017). The first-ever GST
day was observed on 1st July 2018, which marked the first anniversary of the
Implementation of GST. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister for Finance &
Corporate Affairs presided over as the chief guest of the celebrations of the
6th GST Day organised at the Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.

11.Which company, along with Optimus Logics has recently developed

India's first NavIC - Based PNT( (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)
Device (handheld devices)?

1) Elena Geo Systems

2) Antrix Corporation
3) Data Patterns (India) Limited
4) NewSpace India Limited
5) 1Dhruva Space Private Limited

Answer- Elena Geo Systems

Elena Geo Systems, a Space Technology Company and Optimus Logics,
two companies based in Bengaluru in Karnataka, have successfully developed
India's first NavIC - Based PNT Device (handheld devices) that are driven by
satellite communications. This project was funded by the Department of
Telecommunications under the Digital Communication Innovation Square
scheme. The 1st lot of PNT devices will be manufactured by Elena Geo
Systems. The PNT device consists of a 5G mobile phone and NavIC chip along
with its adapter and receiver to be able to communicate with the NavIC
satellite.

12.In July 2023, the _____ edition of the bilateral Japan-India Maritime
Exercise 2023 commenced in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

1) 6th
2) 4th
3) 7th
4) 5th
5) 8th

Answer- 7th

Indian Navy along with Japan Maritime Self Defence Force conducts the 7th
edition of the bilateral Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 in
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh from July 5 to 10, 2023. This edition
marks the 11th anniversary of JIMEX, since its inception in 2012. JIMEX 23
provides an opportunity for the two navies to learn from each other’s
best practices and facilitate operational interactions to foster mutual
cooperation and reaffirm their shared commitment towards maritime
security in the region. The exercise is a part of the growing maritime
cooperation between India and Japan, which is aimed at promoting peace
and stability in the Indo-Pacific region

13.Who has been recently named among the 2023 annual list of
“Great Immigrants”?

1) Vivek Ramaswamy
2) Ajay Banga
3) Satya Nadella
4) Amartya Sen
5) Neeli Bendapudi
Answer- Ajay Banga

Ajay Banga, Padma Shri awardee and the President of the World Bank, has
been named among the 2023 annual list of Great Immigrants, that honours
individuals who have strengthened the United States of America (USA)
through their contributions. The list is curated by Carnegie Corporation of
New York, the USA, a philanthropic organisation. Ajay Banga, became the
first-ever Indian American to lead the World Bank in June 2023 and he is the
only honouree from India in 2023 list of ‘Great Immigrants. He was
honoured with the Padma Shri in 2016 for his contributions in the fields of
trade and industry.

14.Name the personality who has been recently appointed as the

Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India Limited.

1) Mukesh Choudhary
2) Vinay Ranjan
3) PM Prasad
4) Narayan Dash
5) Manoj Kumar Behera

Answer- PM Prasad

PM Prasad took charge as newly-appointed Chairman and Managing Director

of Coal India Limited (CIL) by succeeding Pramod Agrawal, who
superannuated on June 30, 2023. Prior to this appointment, he served as the
CMD of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), the Jharkhand based arm of CIL,
from October 1, 2020.

15. According to the Reserve Bank of India provisional data in July,

2023, India’s services exports in May 2023 increased by _________ to
USD 27.06 billion.

1) 7.0%
2) 6.9%
3) 7.5%
4) 7.7%
5) 6.5%

Answer- 7.7%

According to the Reserve Bank of India provisional data on July 4, 2023,

India’s services exports in May 2023 increased by 7.7% compared to May
2022, reaching USD ($)27.06 billion while imports rose 2% to USD 15.5
billion. The government’s initial estimates, released in mid-June, had
indicated that services exports amounted to USD 25.3 billion, with services
imports at USD13.53 billion.

16. In July 2023, ____________ became the first bank to officially roll out
Mahila Samman Savings Certificate , 2023.

1) Indian Bank
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Bank of India
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Bank of Maharashtra

Answer- Bank of India

The Bank of India became the first bank to officially roll out Mahila
Samman Savings Certificate , 2023, and operationalize this scheme at all its
branches. The roll-out ceremony was inaugurated by the Managing Director
& Chief Executive Officer Rajneesh Karnatak through a Video Conference .
This means, BoI is authorized to open accounts under MSSC. So far, only post
offices were authorized to open accounts under MSSC. MSSC is aimed at
empowering girls and women through financial savings. It is a one-time small
saving scheme backed by the Central Government which is available for two
years, from April 2023 to March 2025.

17.Which bank has recently revamped its digital banking app and
introduced the Interoperable Cardless Cash Withdrawal (ICCW)
facility?

1) ICICI Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) HDFC Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) Kotak Mahindra Bank

Answer- State Bank of India

The State Bank of India revamped its digital banking app, ‘YONO for
Every Indian,’ and introduced the Interoperable Cardless Cash
Withdrawal facility, aimed at providing greater convenience to customers.
These updates were unveiled on SBI’s 68th Bank Day. The revamped
YONO (You Only Need One) app aims to meet customer expectations for a
seamless and pleasant digital experience, turning the vision of
‘YONO for Every Indian’ into a reality. The enhanced YONO application
now includes Unified Payment Interface features like Scan and Pay, Pay
by Contacts, and Request Money, expanding SBI’s commitment to
inclusive and customer-centric digital banking services.

18. Which country has recently signed a memorandum of cooperation with

India for semiconductor supply-chain partnership?

1) Japan
2) China
3) Brazil
4) Argentina
5) United Arab Emirates

Answer- Japan

India and Japan signed a memorandum of cooperation for a semiconductor

supply-chain partnership for government-to-government and industry-to-
industry collaboration. The agreement was signed between Ashwini
Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology and
Yasutoshi Nishimura, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in
New Delhi, Delhi. The MoC helps India to become a global hub for the
semiconductor industry and provides access to Japanese technology, which
helps India to develop its own semiconductor industry.

19.Name the organisation that has recently granted USD 1.5 billion to
accelerate India’s development of low-carbon energy sources.

1) United Nations Development Programme

2) Asian Development Bank
3) World Bank
4) International Monetary Fund
5) United Nations Environment Programme

Answer- World Bank

The World Bank granted USD1.5 billion in financing to accelerate

India’s development of low-carbon energy sources. This funding aims to
assist India in scaling up renewable energy, fostering the growth of green
hydrogen, and stimulating climate finance for investments in low-carbon
energy. This will assist India in achieving its target of 500 GW of renewable
energy capacity by 2030. The government plans to issue bids for 50 GW of
renewable energy each year from FY23-24 to FY27-28, which will avoid
carbon emissions of 40 million tons per annum by 2026.
20. Name the personality who has recently won the Formula 1 (F1)
2023 Austrian Grand Prix.

1) Max Verstappen
2) Fernando Alonso
3) Sergio Perez
4) Lewis Hamilton
5) Charles Leclerc

Answer- Max
Verstappen

Dutch-Belgium racing Driver Max Verstappen won the 2023 Austrian Grand
Prix (Officially known as Formula 1 Rolex Groser Preis Von Österreich 2023)
at the circuit Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc
(Monacan Driver) finished 2nd position and Red Bull’s Sergio Perez
(Mexican Driver) finished 3rd position. Verstappen won both the main F1
race and the shorter sprint race from pole position at the Austrian GP 2023.

21.Name the state government that has recently launched ‘Ama Pokhari’
scheme to rejuvenate 2,000 large water bodies.

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) West Bengal
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Odisha

Answer- Odisha
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched ‘Ama Pokhari’ scheme,
which aims to rejuvenate 2,000 large water bodies in 115 urban local bodies
at Lokseva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The ‘Ama Pokhari’ scheme is
implemented at a cost of Rs 120 crore.The renovation and maintenance of
the water bodies will be done in collaboration with members of Mission
Shakti Women Self Help Groups (WSHGs).

22.Which of the following platforms of GoI, along with the Department of

Telecommunications have recently launched the “Bharat Internet Utsav” to
celebrate the transformative role of the internet ?
1) UMANG
2) MyGov
3) ePathshala
4) DigiLocker
5)PMO India

Answer- MyGov

The Department of Telecommunications under Ministry of Communication

in collaboration with MyGov(Government of India’s citizen engagement
platform), has launched the “Bharat Internet Utsav” to celebrate the
transformative role of the internet by encouraging citizens to share their
stories of how the internet has positively impacted their lives.

23. Which company has recently become the first Central Public Sector
Enterprise in India to get certified for Anti-Bribery Management System
(ABMS) by M/s InterCert USA?
1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
2) Power Grid Corporation of India
3) Coal India Limited
4) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
5) Steel Authority of India Limited
Answer- Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation , the largest crude oil and natural gas
Maharatna Company in India, has become the first Central Public Sector
Enterprise in India to get certified for AntiBribery Management System
(ABMS) by M/s InterCert USA, an international accredited certification body
in the United States of America (USA).

24. Which company has recently signed a contract with Government e-

Marketplace to develop an enhanced version of Government e-Marketplace
portal?

1) Infosys Limited
2) Wipro Limited
3) HCL Technologies Limited
4) Tech Mahindra
5) Tata Consultancy Services

Answer- Tata Consultancy Services

Tata Consultancy Services, India’s largest software exporter signed a contract

with Government e-Marketplace , Government procurement portal, for
developing, implementing, operating and maintaining the GeM portal in
GeM headquarters New Delhi, Delhi. The GeM portal was developed by the
erstwhile Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals under the Ministry
of Commerce with technical support of National E-Governance Division ,
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

25. United Nations International Maritime Organisation adopted the 2023

IMO Strategy to reduce Greenhouse gases (GHG) Emissions from
international shipping close to__________.
1) 2040
2) 2030
3) 2025
4) 2050
5) 2035

Answer-2050
The United Nations International Maritime Organisation adopted the 2023
IMO Strategy at the Marine Environment Protection Committee on
Reduction of Greenhouse gases Emissions from Ships, with enhanced
targets to tackle harmful emissions. The revised IMO GHG Strategy aims to
reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping close to 2050.
IMO has also established a goal to adopt technologies, fuels, and energy
sources with zero greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a minimum adoption
rate of 5% and striving for for a higher adoption rate of 10% by the year
2030.

26.According to “A world of debt. A growing burden to global prosperity”

report launched by the United Nations secretary-general in July 2023, the
global public debt reached a record of USD _____________ in 2022.
1) 59 trillion
2) 92 trillion
3) 62 trillion
4) 84 trillion
5) 70 trillion

Answer- 92 trillion

Antonio Guterres, the United Nations secretary-general (UNSG) launched “A

world of debt. A growing burden to global prosperity”, a new report from
the UN global crisis response group and as per the report nearly 40% of the
developing countries in the World is in serious debt, as public debt reached a
record USD 92 trillion in 2022, which is five-fold since 2000.
According to the report, the Governments borrowed to country crises on
development include the COVID-19 pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis, and
climate change. Some 3.3 billion people, almost half of humanity, live in
countries that spend more on debt interest payments than on education or
health.

27.Which organisation has recently released a report ‘The Impact of

Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health‘ with key findings that
Microplastics and nanoplastics significantly affect the gut microbiomes of
humans, animals, and the environment?

1) World Health Organization

2) Food and Agriculture Organization
3) United Nations Environment Programme
4) United Nations Children's Fund
5) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Answer- Food and Agriculture Organization

The Food and Agriculture Organization released a report titled ‘The Impact
of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health‘. As per it, Microplastics
and nanoplastics significantly affect the gut microbiomes of humans,
animals, and the environment. The report highlights instances where
changes in intestinal structure and gastrointestinal functioning have been
observed as a result of exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics. However,
the effects of exposure to other plastic chemicals on the gut microbiome
remain largely unexplored.

28.In which state, the Pilot Project of Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Yojana',
an accident insurance scheme, was launched in July 2023?
1) Odisha
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh

Answer- Gujarat

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Minister of State for
Communications Devusinh Chauhan, launched the Pilot Project of Antyodaya
Shramik Suraksha Yojana', an accident insurance scheme for the welfare of
the workers from Nadia of Kheda district in Gujarat. The scheme aims to
provide financial stability to workers or Labourers, in case of any accident or
death. It is being implemented through the Indian Postal Department, the
Indian Post Payments Bank, and the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

29. Michele Bullock became the first woman governor of the Reserve Bank
of _________(country).
1) Switzerland
2) England
3) Argentina
4) Australia
5) Canada

Answer- Australia
Michele Bullock has been announced as the next governor of the Reserve
Bank of Australia (RBA), making her the first woman to lead the central
bank. The government decided not to give a second term to Philip Lowe,
who has headed the RBA since 2016. Bullock, the RBA’s current deputy
governor, will begin her seven-year term from September 18.

30. Name the artificial intelligence startup that was launched by the
Billionaire Elon Musk in July 2023.
1) xPoe
2) xBard
3) Bing
4) xAI
5) PaLM

Answer- xAI

Billionaire & founder of SpaceX Elon Musk's xAI announced the formation of
the artificial intelligence startup with the launch of its website, unveiling a
team made up of engineers who have worked at companies from Alphabet-
owned Google to Microsoft and OpenAI. The xAI team comprises engineers
from major tech companies, including some individuals from rival firms such
as OpenAI, the company behind the launch of ChatGPT.

31.In which state, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently opened a
suboffice?
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Sikkim
3) Nagaland
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha

Answer- Nagaland

The Reserve Bank of India opened a sub-office at Kohima the capital of

Nagaland, and announced its aim to soon have an office in Itanagar to
strengthen its presence in North East India. The newly inaugurated sub-
office in Nagaland is headed by general manager Paresh Chauhan. RBI now
has a presence in Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura and
Nagaland.

32. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently announced that Amrit Kaal
has been named as ‘Kartavya Kaal’. 'Amrit Kaal' refers to the next
__________ (years) of India's Independence.
1) 10 years
2) 15 years
3) 25 years
4) 30 years
5) 35 years

Answer- 25 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the next 25 years of India's
Independence is going to be "Kartvya Kaal" as the country is giving top
priority to its "kartavya" (duties). "India is giving top priority to its Kartavya.
The next 25 years of Independence are going to be our Kartavya Kaal.
Moving forward towards the goal of 100 years of independence, we have
named our 'Amrit Kaal' as 'Kartavya Kaal'.

33.Name the bank that has recently launched a virtual branch Metaverse.
1) Punjab National Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Indian Bank
5) Bank of Maharashtra

Answer- Punjab National Bank

State-owned Punjab National Bank announced the launch of a virtual

branch, PNB Metaverse. It is a virtual branch of the bank, which will deliver a
unique experience of banking to existing and new customers who can now
explore the bank's products and services such as bank deposits, retail/MSME
loans, digital products, women/senior citizens, 'Do It Yourself' and
government flagship schemes.

34. Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) formed a _________ member working

group for the Implementation of recommendations from the Reserve Bank
of India’s committee on the working of Asset Reconstruction Companies
(ARCs).
1) 8
2) 4
3) 6
4) 5
5) 3

Answer- 5

Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) has formed a five-member working group for
the Implementation of recommendations from the Reserve Bank of India’s
committee on the working of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs). The
primary focus of the working group is to conduct a thorough review of
assignment agreements and trust deed templates related to the acquisition
of distressed assets by ARCs from lenders. The aim of this review is to update
these templates to align with the evolving changes and expectations within
the ARC sector, enabling them to meet the growing demands of the financial
industry.
Members:
• Ajit Kumar, MD and CEO, Secondary Loan Market Association (SLMA)
• Hari Hara Mishra, CEO, Association of ARCs in India
• MythiliBalasubramanian, Executive Director, Edelweiss ARC;
• Dharmendra Pali, senior official from State Bank of India
• AnupamaRanade, senior official from ICICI Bank

35. Which of the following banks has recently contributed USD 27 billion for
India’s Green Growth, during the International Conference on Green
Hydrogen ?
1) World Bank
2) European Investment Bank
3) Asian Development Bank
4) Both 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer-All 1, 2 & 3

During the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023), three

Multilateral Development Banks, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the
Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank have contributed USD
27 billion for India’s Green Growth. The 3 days ICGH-2023 held between 5th-
7th July 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi inaugurated by R. K. Singh
the Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy .

36. ___________ became the first bank in India to offer

interoperability between Central Bank Digital Currency and Unified
Payment Interface(UPI).

1) ICICI Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) YES Bank
5) IndusInd Bank

Answer- HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank, the largest private sector lender in India launched UPI QR code
interoperable with India’s sovereign digital currency, Central Bank Digital
Currency (CBDC).
(a) With this, HDFC Bank became the first bank in the country to complete
the integration process between UPI payment system and Digital currency.
(b) HDFC Bank will enable Digital Rupee payments in several cities,
including Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru,
Ahmedabad, Guwahati, and Gangtok.

37. Which company has recently introduced its Unified Payments Interface (
LITE payment feature to allow users to make small payments without
entering the UPI personal identification number ?
1) PhonePe
2) Google Pay
3) Freecharge
4) BharatPe
5) Razorpay Software

Answer- Google Pay

Google Pay introduced its Unified Payments Interface LITE payment

feature to allow users to make small payments without entering the UPI
personal identification number . Using Google Pay’s UPI Lite, users can
make payments of up to Rs200 without the use of a UPI PIN. Users
maintain a balance of Rs 2000 (Maximum balance) in their UPI Lite wallet,
which can be loaded up to twice in a day and can spend up to a total of Rs
4000 within 24 hours.

38.Which country has recently partnered with India to launch trade

transactions in Rupees to reduce the dependency on the US dollar?
1) Nepal
2) Bhutan
3) Bangladesh
4) Sri Lanka
5) Maldives

Answer- Bangladesh

In a significant move aimed at strengthening trade and reducing dependency

on the US dollar, Bangladesh and India have initiated transactions in Rupees
as India is the top export destination for Bangladesh in Asia. This marks the
first time Bangladesh has engaged in bilateral trade with a foreign country
outside the realm of the US dollar. The exchange rate is based on Market
Demand. The two countries have agreed to start settling trade in Rupees
initially, and then gradually in Taka as the trade gap between the two
countries decreases. This is because Bangladesh imports more from India
(USD 13.69 billion) than exports to India (USD 2 billion). The transaction
costs in trade with India would reduce with the introduction of the Taka
(Currency of Bangladesh)-Rupee dual currency card which was about to be
launched in September 2023.

39. Ministry of Textile signed an MoU with the Gujarat Government for
setting up Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM
MITRA) Park in ____________.
1) Junagadh
2) Ahmedabad
3) Gandhinagar
4) Jamnagar
5) Navsari

Answer- Navsari

The Ministry of Textile, Government of India signed an Memorandum of

Understanding with the Gujarat Government for setting up Pradhan Mantri
Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Vansi
village, Jalalpore Taluka in Navsari District, Gujarat. The PM MITRA Park in
Vansi is inspired by the 5F vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Farm to
Fibre to Fabric to Fashion to Foreign. This was the 7th PM MITRA Park under
the union government announcement to set up seven textile clusters in
seven states.

40.Who has been recently appointed as the chairman of the International

Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)?
1) Shubham Goyal
2) K Rajaraman
3) Arjun Prasad
4) Injeti Srinivas
5) Saurabh Kumar

Answer- K Rajaraman
According to the notification released by The Department of Economic
Affairs under the Ministry of Finance, The Department of
Telecommunications secretary and 1989-batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu
Cadre, K Rajaraman will be the next chairman of the International Financial
Services Centres Authority . He will be replacing Injeti Srinivas, the first
chairperson of IFSCA (which acts as a unified authority for the development
and regulation of financial products, financial services and financial
institutions) appointed in 2020. Rajaraman is expected to join the IFSCA in
the month of August 2023.

41.Which company has recently received the Rising Star Award to enhance
procurement through the Government e-Marketplace portal in the fiscal FY
2022–23?
1) Coal India Limited
2) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
3) GAIL India Limited
4) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
5) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited

Answer- Coal India Limited

Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Unit (PSU) under the
Ministry of Coal has been honoured with the “Rising Star Award” in
appreciation of its outstanding efforts to enhance procurement through the
Government e-Marketplace portal in the fiscal FY 2022–23.

42. International Telecommunication Union organised 2 days Global Summit

‘AI for Good’ in ______________, where 51 robots demonstrated the aid in
achieving the organization’s 17 Social Development Goals .
1) Rome, Italy
2) Paris, France
3) Geneva, Switzerland
4) London, United Kingdom
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- Geneva,
Switzerland

International Telecommunication Union , a specialized agency of the United

Nations responsible for information and communication technologies,
organised 2 days Global Summit ‘AI for Good’ in Geneva, Switzerland. The
summit highlighted the deployment of specialized robots to aid in achieving
the organization’s 17 Social Development Goals (SDGs) Cutting-edge robotic
AI solutions were presented through 51 robot (out of which nine are
Humanoid) demonstrations by companies such as Pepper the Robot, GoBe
Robot, Aliengo, B1, and Go1. A first-of-its-kind press conference where
journalists pose questions to an all-robot panel was held.

43.Which aerospace company/ space agency has recently launched World’s

First Methane-Powered Rocket ‘ZhuQue-2 Y-2’ to Space?
1) Roscosmos (Russia)
2) JAXA (Japan)
3) Boeing Company (United States of America)
4) LandSpace (China)
5) SpaceX (United States)

Answer- LandSpace (China)

LandSpace, a Chinese private aerospace company became the world’s first

aerospace company to launch a two-stage rocket ‘ZhuQue-2 Y-2’ using liquid
methane as fuel and liquid oxygen (LOx) as oxidizer. The rocket was
launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi desert, China.

44.Name the Indian Badminton Player who has recently won the Men’s
Singles finals at the Badminton World Federation Yonex Canada Open 2023
(Canada Open 2023).
1)
Srikant
h
Kidam
bi
2)
Pranno
y H. S.
3) B. Sai Praneeth
4) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
5) Lakshya Sen

Answer- Lakshya Sen

Indian Badminton Player Lakshya Sen won the Men’s Singles finals at the
Badminton World Federation (BWF) Yonex Canada Open 2023 (Canada Open
2023) defeating China’s Li Shi Feng (reigning All England champion 2023),
held in Calgary, Canada from 4th July – 9th July 2023. India’s P.V. Sindhu lost
to Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in the Women’s Singles (semifinals) of Canada
Open 2023.

45.Which state/UT has recently launched The ‘Mobile Dost App’ to access all
the Government to citizen Services directly from their mobile devices?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Jammu and Kashmir
3) Gujarat
4) Delhi
5) Madhya Pradesh

Answer- Jammu and Kashmir

The ‘Mobile Dost App’ was launched in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by Chief
Secretary of J&K, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, in line with the Apka Mobile
Hamara Daftar vision. This app, developed by the IT (Information
Technology) department of J&K with support from the Government of
Haryana, brings digital transformation and improved accessibility to J&K
residents. The launch also saw virtual participation from Uma Shankar,
Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Haryana, among others. It aims at
empowering people of J&K by providing a comprehensive platform to access
all the Government to citizen Services (G2C) directly from their mobile
devices.

46. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India selected

Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited as the lead non-life insurer for
___________ .
1) Odisha
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Uttar Pradesh

Answer- Maharashtra

Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India selected Tata
AIG General Insurance Company Limited as the lead non-life insurer for the
State of Maharashtra to collaborate with all other non-life and health
insurance companies to increase insurance penetration in Maharashtra in
line with its vision “Insurance for all by 2047”. Under this collaboration,Tata
AIG will leverage its expertise, technology, and partnerships to develop
innovative insurance products and services that cater to the evolving needs
of the people of Maharashtra. Tata AIG will also assist in promoting the
adoption of flagship government schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Jan
Arogya Yojana in Maharashtra.

47. Ahmedabad (Gujarat), the Chair City of Urban 20(U20) 2023 hosted the
2-day U20 Mayoral Summit 2023 in ___________, Gujarat.
1) Surat
2) Gandhinagar
3) Rajkot
4) Junagadh
5) Porbandar

Answer- Gandhinagar

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), the Chair City of Urban 20(U20) 2023, hosted the 2-
day U20 Mayoral Summit 2023 from 7th to 8th July 2023 in Gandhinagar,
Gujarat. The Summit concluded with the handover of the Communiqué from
the Mayors to G20 leaders. Kiritkumar J Parmar, Mayor of Ahmedabad
handed over the Communique to Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of
Housing & Urban Affairs and Amitabh Kant, G20 (Group of 20) Sherpa. The
handover was moderated by the U20 convenors, C40 Cities and United Cities
and Local Governments .

48.Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 50th
meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council held at New Delhi,
Delhi in July 2023?
A) The GST on snack pellets, the semi-finished ingredient that is used to
manufacture snacking products, is decreased to 12% from 28%.
B) A uniform tax rate of 28% will be applied to Casino, Horse Racing, and
Online gaming.

1) Only C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C

Answer-Only C

The 50th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was held in
New Delhi, Delhi under the chairpersonship of Union Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance.
i. To mark the milestone of the 50th meeting of the GST Council, Union
Minister Nirmala Sitharaman(Chairperson) released a short video film
titled ‘GST Council- 50 steps towards a journey’ in the presence of the
Members of the Council.
ii. The GST on snack pellets, the semi-finished ingredient that is used to
manufacture snacking products, is decreased to 5% from 18%. This includes
uncooked, unfried and extruded snack palettes.

49. Name the state government that has recently launched the revamped
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Mukhyamantri Amrutam (PMJAY-MA)
scheme with Rs 10 lakh health insurance cover.
1) Gujarat
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Jharkhand
4) Maharashtra
5) Andhra Pradesh

Answer- Gujarat

Government of Gujarat launched the revamped Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya

Yojana-Mukhyamantri Amrutam scheme, under which people can avail free
medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh, a twofold rise from the previous limit of
Rs 5 lakh. The revamped scheme was officially launched by Rushikesh Patel,
Minister of Health and Family Welfare of Gujarat in the presence of Gujarat
Health Department officials. The New revamped PMJAY-MA Scheme
benefits around 1.78 crore Ayushman Bharat cardholders in Gujarat to afford
high cost medical facilities. Under the PMJAY-MA, 2027 state-run hospitals,
803 private hospitals, and 18 Central government facilities in the state are
permitted to offer treatment or perform operations, and 2471 types of
treatments and surgeries are available to card users in these hospitals.
50. Which organisation, along with the Ministry of Road Transport &
Highways has recently released the five guidelines to enhance mountainous
road infrastructure in India?
1) Larsen & Toubro Ltd
2) Japan International Cooperation Agency
3) H.G. Infra Engineering Limited
4) Tata Projects
5) IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd.

Answer-Japan International Cooperation Agency

The Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways ,
released the five guidelines to enhance mountainous road infrastructure in
India developed by with the technical assistance of Japan International
Cooperation Agency . These guidelines were published by Indian Road
Congress . The guidelines are designed to improve road networks, promote
economic growth and to ensure high-quality sustainable road projects.

51.According to the National Institution for Transforming India’s Export

Preparedness Index 2022 for States and Union Territories report released in
July 2023, which state has topped the Index with an overall score of 80.89?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Madhya Pradesh

Answer- Tamil Nadu

According to the Export Preparedness Index 2022 for States and Union
Territories, the 3rd edition of the National Institution for Transforming India
report, Tamil Nadu has topped the Index with an overall score of 80.89.
• Maharashtra with 78.20 at 2nd place, Karnataka with 76.36 at 3rd
place and Gujarat with 73.22 at 4th place are the top performers in EPI
 2022 in all categories of states. The EPI 2022 was prepared by NITI
Aayog in association with the Institute for Competitiveness(IFC).
• Haryana(63.65), Telangana(61.36) and Uttar Pradesh(61.23) are the
top performers in landlocked states category.
• Uttarakhand (59.13) has topped among Himalayan States followed by
Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim, Nagaland, Meghalaya,
Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.
• Goa(51.58) has topped among Union Territories followed by Jammu &
Kashmir(J&K), Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar and Ladakh.
• Kanchipuram, Chennai, Tiruppur are the top three among the
exporting districts of Tamil Nadu.

52. Name the ministry that has recently launched a free online training
programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI), “AI for India 2.0“.

1) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

2) Ministry of Science and Technology
3) Ministry of Home Affairs
4) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
5) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Answer-Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

On the occasion of World Youth Skills Day 2023 , Ministry of Skill

Development and Entrepreneurship launched a free online training
programme on Artificial Intelligence , “AI for India 2.0“. It is a joint initiative
of Skill India and Grab Ur Vernacular Imprint , an Indian Institutes of
Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Indian Institutes of
Management Ahmedabad, Gujarat incubated company. This National
Council for Vocational Education and Training under the MSDE and IIT
Madras accredited online programme will enable the youth of India with
frontier skills.

53. The _________ Foundation Day of National Bank for Agriculture and
Rural Development (NABARD) was observed on 12th July 2023.
1) 50th
2) 25th
3) 42nd
4) 35th
5) 49th

Answer- 42nd

On July 12, 2023, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
celebrated its 42nd Foundation Day. The day was marked by a series of
events throughout the country, including a webinar on the theme of
“NABARD: 42 Years of Rural Transformation.” The webinar was addressed by
the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Narendra Singh
Tomar, who highlighted the important role that NABARD has played in the
development of rural India by enhancing agricultural production, developing
infrastructure, and fostering financial inclusion.

54.Which country, along with India has recently launched a call for proposals
on “Critical and Emerging Technology: Quantum Technologies and Artificial
Intelligence for Transforming Lives“?

1) Indonesia
2) United Kingdom
3) Russia
4) Germany
5) United States of America

Answer- United States of America

India and the United States of America jointly launched a call for proposals
on “Critical and Emerging Technology: Quantum Technologies and Artificial
Intelligence for Transforming Lives“. The program was designed by the Indo-
US Science and Technology Forum and the Secretariat for USISTEF. The
objective is to promote technology innovation and entrepreneurship in
commercially viable and socially relevant areas. The program worth USD 2
million launched under the US-India Science and Technology Endowment
Fund for the joint development and commercialization of Artificial
Intelligence and quantum technologies, and encouraged public-private
collaborations to develop high performance computing facilities in India.

55.Which state government has recently partnered with the One District One
Product program to promote the indigenous crafts and artisans of the state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Kerala

Answer- Gujarat
One District One Product program, an initiative under the Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade , Ministry of Commerce & Industry
partnered with the Government of Gujarat in New Delhi, Delhi, with the aim
to foster the promotion of the indigenous crafts and artisans of the state. By
implementing product tagging and story cards, the aim of the collaboration
will be achieved. ODOP-Gujarat presents an extensive array of 68 distinctive
products, encompassing a diverse range from traditional crafts (like Gamthi
Block print and Mata-ni-Pachedi) to agricultural commodities (like
groundnuts and cumin). One District One Product Scheme is an initiative that
is seen as a transformational step forward towards realizing the true
potential of a district, fueling economic growth, and generating employment
and rural entrepreneurship, taking us to the goal of AtmaNirbhar Bharat.

56. Name the state government that has recently announced an insurance
scheme with a cover of Rs 4 lakh for gig workers.

1) Jharkhand
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka

Answer- Karnataka
The Karnataka government announced an insurance scheme with a cover of
Rs 4 lakh for gig workers across the state. The state will pay the entire
premium for the scheme under which workers will get a life insurance cover
of Rs 2 lakh and accidental cover of Rs 2 lakh, chief minister Siddaramaiah
said while presenting the state budget.

57.In which city, the Union Minister of State of Science & Technology Dr
Jitendra Singh inaugurated bankers’ awareness workshop ?
1) Bengaluru, Karnataka
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
4) New Delhi, Delhi
5) Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Answer- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology Dr

Jitendra Singh inaugurated bankers’ awareness workshop at Srinagar, Jammu
and Kashmir. The two-day workshop is organised by Department of Pension
& Pensioners’ Welfare for officers of State Bank of India at Winter Hall, Sher-
i-Kashmir International Convention Center, Srinagar. The objective of the
workshops is to spread awareness of the various rules and procedures
relevant for Pension Disbursing Banks and also the steps being taken by the
Government of India to ensure “Ease of Living” for Pensioners.

58.Which city has recently got India’s first Construction Innovation Hub (CIH)
that will serve as a platform to promote innovation and entrepreneurship?

1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3) Kochi, Kerala
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Answer- Kochi, Kerala

Kerala got India’s first Construction Innovation Hub that will serve as a
platform to promote innovation and entrepreneurship around sustainable
and affordable building facilities by encouraging collaboration and
knowledge-sharing among the industry stakeholders. The CIH was launched
at the Sheltertech Summit, a summit to advance housing and construction
innovations, which was organised by the Habitat for Humanity and Kerala
Start-up Mission in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.The overall programme
management of CIH will be taken care of by KSUM, and the CIH is set to be
based in Kochi, Kerala, which is also the headquarters of KSUM.

59. In July 2023, ______________ became the first European nation to join
the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

1) Denmark
2) United Kingdom
3) Germany
4) Spain
5) France

Answer- United Kingdom

The United Kingdom signed a deal to join the Comprehensive and

Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, a major Asia-Pacific
trading bloc in New Zealand and became the first new member and first
European nation to join since it was formed in 2018. Kemi Badenoch, the
Business and Trade Secretary of the UK signed the treaty confirming UK’s
accession protocol for the CPTPP in New Zealand. With the inclusion of the
UK, the collective Gross domestic product of the bloc, comprising Australia,
Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru,
Singapore and Vietnam, will amount to 12 trillion pounds (USD 15.7 trillion),
or 15% of the global GDP.

60.Name the state government that has recently introduced the ‘Gramin
Awas Nyay Yojana’ to provide homes to rural homeless.

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Maharashtra
4) Karnataka
5) Gujarat

Answer- Chhattisgarh

During the announcement of Rs.1,764 crore worth benefits for various

segments of government employees, Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel
introduced the ‘Gramin Awas Nyay Yojana,’ a housing scheme aimed at
providing homes to rural homeless individuals in Chhattisgarh.The scheme
will be fully sponsored by the State Government of Chhattisgarh by
allocating Rs.100 crore in budget. The scheme is the outcome of the survey
conducted by Panchayat and Rural Development Department under
Government Of Chhattisgarh.

61.Which Bank has recently announced its support for India's National Green
Hydrogen Mission with a substantial loan of up to EURO 1 billion to boost
green hydrogen and renewable energy projects in India?
1) European Investment Bank
2) Asian Development Bank
3) World Bank
4) New Development Bank
5) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Answer- European Investment Bank

The European Investment Bank is set to support India’s National Green

Hydrogen Mission with a substantial loan of up to EURO 1 billion to boost
green hydrogen and renewable energy projects in India. The EIB aims to
boost India’s renewable energy ambitions by supporting renewable energy
generation, energy storage technologies, power transmission and
distribution infrastructure. EIB Vice-President Kris Peeters is set to confirm
EIB’s interest to support NGHM during his visit to India to attend G20(Group
of Twenty) Infrastructure Investors Dialogue , which takes place during the
3rd meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Gandhinagar,
Gujarat, India.

62. According to the article “India @ 100” published by RBI’s Economic

Research Department in July 2023, India needs to achieve an average annual
real Gross Domestic Product growth rate of _________ over the next 25 years
to become a developed nation by 2047-48.
1) 6.9%
2) 7.6%
3) 7.3%
4) 6.2%
5) 6.0%

Answer- 7.6%

According to the article titled “India @ 100” published in Reserve Bank of

India Bulletin July 2023 published by RBI’s Economic Research Department,
India needs to achieve an average annual real Gross Domestic Product
growth rate of 7.6% over the next 25 years to become a developed nation by
2047-48. This would require raising the current per capita GDP from
USD2,500 to USD 22,000, an increase of 8.8 times.
.
63.Which bank has recently launched ‘Project Palaash’, an eight-month
campaign to promote environmental sustainability?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) Bank of India
3) Punjab National Bank
4) State Bank of India
5) Indian Bank

Answer- Punjab National Bank

Punjab National Bank (PNB), India’s leading Public Sector Bank, launched an
environmental initiative ‘Project PNB Palaash’, an eight-month campaign to
promote sustainability aimed at reducing costs and enhancing operational
efficiencies through measures such as energy and resource conservation,
paper reduction, waste management and optimised digital processes. The
goal of this initiative is to actively contribute to conservation activities,
encourage the adoption of sustainable practices, and promote active
employee engagement. The campaign is in line with the Reserve Bank of
India’s vision of sustainable finance and the 6th iteration of Enhanced Access
and Service Excellence , an initiative by the Department of Financial Services ,
Government of India.

64.Name the organisation that has recently introduced six new strategies
under the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) category.

1) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India

2) Securities and Exchange Board of India
3) Reserve Bank of India
4) Small Industries Development Bank of India
5) Association of Mutual Funds in India

Answer- Securities and Exchange Board of

India
The Securities and Exchange Board of India, the regulator of the securities
market, through a circular allowed Asset Management Companies to
introduce six new strategies under the Environmental, Social and
Governance category. SEBI introduced a more comprehensive framework for
ESG rating called ‘BRSR Core’ (Business Responsibility and Sustainability
Reporting Core) to establish the basic criteria and metrics that companies
need to disclose and comply with to receive an ESG rating. SEBI has issued a
mandate for ESG schemes, requiring them to invest a minimum of 65% of
their Assets Under Management in listed entities(against present 80%) that
provide assurance on the BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability
Reporting) Core.

65. In July 2023, Asian Development Bank (ADB) retained India’s Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast at ________ in FY2023.

1) 5.5%
2) 6.4%
3) 6.7%
4) 5.9%
5) 6.0%

Answer- 6.4%
Asian Development Outlook (ADO) July 2023: Robust Growth with
Moderating Inflation published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has
retained India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast at 6.4% in
FY2023 and 6.7% in FY2024, as projected in ADO April 2023. The inflation
projection for India in FY2023 is reduced slightly from 5.0% in ADO April 2023
to 4.9% and maintained at 4.5% in FY2024. This is driven by continued
domestic demand that supports India’s recovery. The growth in South Asia is
projected at 5.5% in 2023 and 6.1% in 2024.
66.Which organisation has recently signed an MoU with the Absolute® to
jointly strengthen the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?

1) Food and Agricultural Organisation India

2) United Nations Development Programme India
3) International Fund for Agriculture Development
4) United Nations Environment Programme India
5) World Food Programme India

Answer- United Nations Development Programme

India

United Nations Development Programme India and Absolute®, a bioscience

company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly strengthen the
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana , Government of India’s crop insurance
scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfar and enhance the
strength of the farmers. To boost the implementation of the PMFBY and the
Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme by building technical
capabilities of the scheme and digitising service delivery of crop insurance
and agricultural credit processes to increase reach and uptake of the
schemes.

67.Name the Indian Institute of Technology that has recently signed an MoU
with Indian Council of World Affairs to work together to expand awareness
and knowledge on international affairs and Indian foreign policy.
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Kharagpur
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Guwahati
5) IIT Bombay

Answer- IIT Guwahati

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G), Assam signed a
Memorandum of Understanding with Indian Council of World Affairs , to
work together to expand awareness and knowledge on international affairs
and Indian foreign policy. The MoU was signed between Professor
Parameswar Krishnan Iyer, Officiating Director, IIT Guwahati, and
Ambassador Vijay Thakur Singh, Director-General, ICWA. The agreement will
be valid for a period of 3 years. The MoU aims to address the challenges and
opportunities in the global arena and shared vision of ‘One Earth, One
Family, One Future’.

68. Who has been recently appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of Life
Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)?

1) Gurumoorthy Mahalingam
2) M. Jagannath
3) Suchindra Mishra
4) Sat Pal Bhanoo
5) Siddhartha Mohanty

Answer- Sat Pal Bhanoo

Sat Pal Bhanoo has been appointed as the Managing Director of Life
Insurance Corporation of India with effect from the date of assumption of
charge of office and up to the date of his superannuation on 31st December
2025 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. He succeeds Siddhartha
Mohanty, who was appointed as the Chairman of LIC in April 2023. Sat Pal
Bhanoo is currently serving as the Additional Zonal Manager (In-Charge),
LIC’s zonal office in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh(MP).

69. Which state/UT’s Rural Livelihoods Mission has recently bagged the
SKOCH Award in Gold category in District Governance?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Maharashtra
4) Jammu and Kashmir
5) Telangana

Answer- Jammu and Kashmir

The UMEED Programme of Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission

bagged the SKOCH Award under the theme “State of Governance India 2047”
in Gold category in District Governance for its outstanding efforts in creating
marketing avenues for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the Union Territory.
JKRLM received the SKOCH Award for the first time since the establishment
of the scheme.
SKOCH award, one of the highest honors in the field of governance, finance,
and technology, which recognizes organizations that have made significant
contributions to the socio-economic development of communities through
innovative initiatives.

70. According to the Henley Passport Index 2023 released by Henley &
Partners in July 2023, India’s passport secured ________ rank in index
with 57 visa-free countries, while __________ secured 1st rank as
world’s most powerful passport.

1) 84th; Singapore
2) 70th; Spain
3) 80th; Singapore
4) 70th; Italy
5) 80th; Germany

Answer- 80th; Singapore

According to the Henley Passport Index 2023 released by Henley & Partners,
a Londonbased global citizenship and residence advisory firm, India ranked
80th by providing visa-free or visas on arrival access to 57 countries.
• India ranked 87th in Henley Passport Index 2022.
 • Singapore is the world’s most powerful passport with visa-free access
to 192 travel destinations out of 227 worldwide.
• Afghanistan with a score of 27, Iraq 29 and Syria 30 stands at the
bottom of the ranking, rounding out the three weakest passports in
the world.

71. As of July 2023 report, Indian Air Force (IAF) will get its first C-295
transport aircraft in September, 2023 from __________ and Space S.A.,
Spain.

1) Embraer
2) Boeing
3) Safran S.A
4) Airbus
5) Thales Group

Answer- 4) Airbus

Indian Air Force will get its first C-295 transport aircraft in September, 2023
from Airbus and Space S.A., Spain. C295 is replacing Avro transport aircraft
that were procured in the 1960s. The C-295 has a capacity of 9 tonnes and
can carry up to 71 troops or 50 paratroopers. IAF will become the largest
operator of the C-295. In September 2021, the Defence Ministry signed a
₹22,000-crore deal with Airbus and Space S.A., Spain, for procurement of 56
C-295 MW transport aircraft to replace the Avro aircraft in service with the
IAF. As per contract, 16 aircraft would come in fly away condition,
manufactured at the Airbus facility in Seville, and 40 would be manufactured
in India by Airbus jointly with Tata Advanced Systems Limited. The first
aircraft manufactured in India would be delivered in September 2026.

72. Which organisations scientists authored the book ‘Biodiversity and

Importance of Mangrove Ecosystem’ that was released by the Union Minister
of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, in July 2023?
1) M S Swaminathan Research Foundation
2) National Biodiversity Authority
3) Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy
4) Institute of Forest Biodiversity
5) Forest Research Institute

Answer- M S Swaminathan Research

Foundation

Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate

Change, released the pictorial book titled ‘Biodiversity and Importance of
Mangrove Ecosystem’ authored by scientists from the M S Swaminathan
Research Foundation (MSSRF), in Chennai, Tamil Nadu(TN). It provides a
comprehensive overview of the mangrove ecosystem in India and is available
in English, Tamil and Telugu. It contains simple descriptions to explain
mangrove species across India, medicinal uses of mangroves and several
wildlife creatures that thrive in the ecosystem.

73. Tezpur University and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM),

Pune signed an MoU to assess the net ecosystem exchange of carbon dioxide
in _________ .

1) Kaziranga National Park

2) Jim Corbett National Park
3) Ranthambore National Park
4) Bandhavgarh National Park
5) Pench National Park

Answer- Kaziranga National Park

Tezpur University and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology , Pune signed
a Memorandum of Understanding to assess the net ecosystem exchange of
carbon dioxide in Kaziranga National Park. The MoU was signed in the virtual
presence of Union Minister of Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju and the department
secretary Dr M Ravichandran. The institutes will broadly collaborate in
research areas such as biosphere-atmosphere exchange of green-house gases
and energy, observation of meteorological and bio-meteorological
parameters such as rainfall, temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and
direction, radiation, soil temperature, soil heat flux, using Eddy Covariance
and other systems.

74. Which country has recently declared a national health emergency due to
'Guillain-Barre syndrome'?

1) Uganda
2) Peru
3) Sudan
4) Brazil
5) Kenya

Answer- Peru

Peru declared a 90-day national health emergency after a massive spike in

cases of a rare neurological disorder - the Guillain-Barre syndrome. The
country has seen an unusual increase of 165 cases, while four people have
died due to the disorder. Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare neurological
disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves. It starts with
a tingling sensation and weakness in the hands and feet, and can quickly
spread further - ending up paralyzing the body. Most people with this
condition need to be hospitalised for the treatment.

75. According to the Goldman Sachs forecasts in July 2023, India will become
the world's second largest economy by _________ (year).
1) 2060
2) 2050
3) 2075
4) 2035
5) 2040

Answer- 2075

According to the Goldman Sachs forecasts, India will become the world's
second largest economy by 2075, overtaking the United States, Japan and
Germany. Currently, India is the world’s fifth-largest economy, behind
Germany, Japan, China and the U.S.

76. In July 2023, Indian Banks received Rs. _______ from the “Depositor
Education and Awareness” Fund for unclaimed deposit settlement.

1) 6,231 Crore
2) 2,876 Crore
3) 5,729 Crore
4) 4,213 Crore
5) 3,567 Crore

Answer- 5,729 Crore

Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad, the Union Minister of State for Finance Ministry,
announced that over the past five years Indian banks have been allocated a
sum of Rs. 5,729 crore from the “Depositor Education and Awareness” (DEA)
Fund, as an effort to reunite unclaimed deposits with their claimants. As of
31st March 2023, Rs. 36,185 crores is transferred from Public Sector Banks
to DEA Fund and Rs. 6,087 crores is transferred from Private banks as well.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated the “100 Days 100 Pays”
campaign, aiming to help banks locate and settle the top 100 unclaimed
deposits of each bank in every district across the country within a 100-day
timeframe. This campaign commenced on June 1, 2023, and is scheduled to
conclude on September 8, 2023.

77.Which country’s bank has recently joined the International Committee on

Credit Reporting (ICCR), a permanent structure of the World Bank?

1) Bank of Thailand
2) Bank of Hungary
3) Bank of Indonesia
4) Bank of Ghana
5) Bank of Israel

Answer- Bank of Israel

The World Bank in June 2023 issued an official approval for the Bank of Israel
to join the International Committee on Credit Reporting (ICCR), a permanent
structure of the World Bank, constituting a unique worldwide committee on
credit reporting.

78. As of July 2023, __________ topped the list of Public Sector Banks (PSBs)
with the highest lending of Rs 187,813 crore in FY23 to Corporations and
Public Sector Undertakings of States and Union Territories for the 5th
consecutive time

1) Canara Bank
2) Bank of India
3) Punjab National Bank
4) State Bank of India
5) Bank of Baroda

Answer- Canara Bank

According to the Parliamentary Questions and Answers data on Outstanding

Debt of States and Union Territories , Canara Bank topped the list of Public
Sector Banks with the highest lending of Rs 187,813 crore in FY23 to
Corporations and Public Sector Undertakings of States and Union Territories
for the 5th consecutive time. Canara Bank lending amount of ₹187,813 crore
to government-backed entities, alone accounting for over 45% of the total
lending of all PSBs in the financial year 2022-2023. As per the RBI’s ‘State
finances: A study of budgets of 2022-23’ report published in 2023, Union
Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman shared data on outstanding
liabilities, highlighting that Tamil Nadu has the highest amount of
outstanding debt among all States and Union Territories in India, at Rs 7.54-
lakh crore (as per budget estimates for FY23). TN is followed by Uttar
Pradesh (UP) at 7.10-lakh crore outstanding debt.

79.The International Monetary Fund in its ‘July 2023 World Economic

Outlook Update Near-Term Resilience, Persistent Challenges‘ projected a
growth rate of ________ for India in 2023.

1) 5.7%
2) 6.1%
3) 5.9%
4) 6.3%
5) 6.6%

Answer- 6.1%

The International Monetary Fund in its ‘July 2023 World Economic Outlook
Update- Near-Term Resilience, Persistent Challenges‘ projected a growth
rate of 6.1% for India in 2023, which is a 0.2 percentage point upward
revision compared with the April projection of 5.9%. This shows a stronger-
than-expected growth in the Q4 of 2022 driven by robust domestic
investment. For 2024, it remained at 6.3%, as projected in April 2023 WEO
Update. India grew at 7.2% in 2022. As per Calendar Year, India’s growth
projections are 6.6% in 2023 and 5.8% in 2024.
80. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched 3
technological initiatives YES-Tech, WINDS portal & AIDE (Sahayak) mobile
app under the __________ and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance
Scheme .

1) Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan

2) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
3) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
4) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme
5) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan DhanYojana

Answer- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched 3 technological

initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and
Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) to empower
farmers and streamline their operations in New Delhi, Delhi. Union
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Union Minister for Earth
Sciences Kiren Rijiju launched the new initiatives, including YES-Tech (Yield
Estimation System, based on Technology) Manual, Weather Information
Network Data Systems (WINDS) portal and AIDE (Sahayak) mobile app, to
provide farmers with accurate weather data, yield estimates, and crop
insurance access, effective from the current tender cycle of 2023-25.

81. In July 2023, _____________ became the first Indian city to be part of the
World Cities Culture Forum.

1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2) New Delhi, Delhi
3) Bengaluru, Karnataka
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Answer- Bengaluru, Karnataka

Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka became the first Indian city to be part of
the World Cities Culture Forum , a global network of cities that share
research and intelligence to explore the role of culture in future prosperity.
Bengaluru became the 41st city to join the forum and the network currently
includes 40 cities across six continents. The forum includes cities like New
York, London, Paris, Tokyo, and Dubai.

82.Which bank has recently launched SB NRE (Non-Resident External) Eve+,

a unique Non-Resident Saving Bank account scheme for Non-Resident
Indian women?

1) ICICI Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) Kotak Mahindra Bank

Answer-Federal Bank

The Federal Bank Limited launched a unique NonResident Saving Bank

account scheme, named SB NRE (Non-Resident External) Eve+ designed
exclusively for the financial needs of Non-Resident Indian (NRI) women. The
scheme provides a variety of benefits geared at enhancing the financial
journeys of the NRI women.

83.Name the new term assurance plan that has been recently launched by
Life Insurance Corporation of India to offer life cover with premium return.

1) Jeevan Labh
2) Jeevan Anand
3) Jeevan Kiran
4) Jeevan Umang
5) Jeevan Lakshya

Answer- Jeevan Kiran

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched a new term assurance plan
“Jeevan Kiran”, a non-linked, non-participating, individual, savings, and life
Insurance plan that offers a combination of protection and savings. This
policy will provide financial support to the family in case of unfortunate
death of the life assured during the policy term and returns the total
premiums paid in case of survival till maturity.

84.According to the State Bank of India’s Ecowrap report dated on 27th July
2023, India is set to become the world 3rd Largest Economy in _________ .

1) 2027
2) 2028
3) 2029
4) 2030
5) 2026

Answer-2027

According to the State Bank of India’s economic research report Ecowrap

dated on 27th July 2023, India is set to become the world 3rd Largest
Economy in 2027(Financial Year 2028) based on actual Gross domestic
product data as on March 2023. India currently ranks 5th in the world’s
largest economy, accounting for 3.4% of global GDP. The United States of
America (USA) ranks 1st in the Top 5 followed by China. As per the report,
India will surpass both Japan and Germany in 2027 if it develops at the
present current rate of growth. The report also states that India’s GDP is
expected to grow by more than 8% in the first Quarter of Financial Year
2024.
85. The National Health Authority launched the _______ Microsites project
under ________ to promote digital health adoption and enhance healthcare
accessibility for all.

1) 500; Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan

2) 100; Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
3) 500; Mission Indradhanush
4) 100; Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
5) 400; Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Answer- 100; Ayushman Bharat Digital

Mission

The National Health Authority launched the 100 Microsites project under
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to promote digital health adoption and
enhance healthcare accessibility for all. The project will be implemented by
State Mission Directors of ABDM, while NHA will provide financial resources
and overall guidance. The Microsites will be established across India in
various states/Union Territories.
Microsites are clusters of ABDM-enabled small and medium-scale healthcare
facilities, such as clinics, nursing homes, hospitals (with less than 10 beds),
laboratories, and pharmacies, offering digital health services to patients.

86. Name the Ministry that has recently launched the virtual portal of
Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD), a virtual museum in New Delhi,
Delhi.

1) Ministry of Tourism
2) Ministry of Home Affairs
3) Ministry of Culture
4) Ministry of Rural Development
5) Ministry of Education

Answer- Ministry of Culture

Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (MoS) Ministry of Culture launched
the virtual portal of Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD), a virtual museum
that culturally maps over 6.5 lakh villages of India, at Qutub Minar premises
in New Delhi, Delhi. The objective of the launch is to integrate the
information regarding villages by using technologies, in order to identify and
document the cultural heritage and village life of India. The interactive web
portal developed under the MGMD will serve as the National Cultural
Workplace for artists and crafts persons and provide a single window online
platform for culture service providers.

87. Name the bank that has recently included by the Reserve Bank of India
in the list of Scheduled Banks under Schedule II of RBI Act, 1934.

1) Mizuho Bank (Japan)

2) NongHyup Bank (South Korea)
3) Suncorp Bank (United Kingdom)
4) Commonwealth Bank (Australia)
5) Shinhan Bank (South Korea)

Answer- NongHyup Bank (South

Korea)

Reserve Bank of India released a notification addressing all the banks

regarding the inclusion of ‘NongHyup Bank’ in the Second Schedule to the
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. As per the RBI notification, NongHyup Bank
has been officially included in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act 1934 and
published in the Gazette of India . The notification informs all the banks
about the addition of NongHyup Bank to the regulated list. NongHyup Bank ,
established in 2012, is a commercial bank headquartered in Seoul, South
Korea.

88.Which company has recently launched a feature to pay Income Tax

through its app?
1) Freecharge
2) PhonePe
3) BharatPe
4) Paytm
5) Razorpay

Answer- PhonePe

Digital payments and fintech platform PhonePe launched a feature to pay

income tax through its app. Individuals and businesses can pay self-
assessment and advance tax through UPI or credit card via the application,
without logging into the income tax portal, PhonePe said. The amount will
be credited to the tax portal within two working days.

89.In which country, the World Health Organization has recently confirmed
a case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)?

1) Israel
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Egypt
4) Türkiye
5) United Arab Emirates

Answer- United Arab Emirates

The World Health Organization confirmed a case of Middle East Respiratory

Syndrome Coronavirus in Al Ain City in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
MERS-Coronavirus causes a viral respiratory illness known as Middle East
respiratory syndrome (MERS). According to WHO, the viral disease was first
identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012. The clinical spectrum of the infection
ranges from no symptoms or mild respiratory symptoms to severe acute
respiratory disease and death.
90. Which article of the Indian constitution states that the council of
ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha?

1) Article 85
2) Article 82
3) Article 75 (3)
4) Article 69
5) Article 70 (3)

Answer- Article 75 (3)

The no-confidence motion is a move usually by an Opposition party to force

the government of the day to prove its majority on the floor of the House. If
the motion is passed, the government must resign. It is different from the
motion of confidence. A government can prove its majority by moving a
confidence motion to counter opposition parties. Article 75 (3) of the
Constitution says that the council of ministers shall be collectively
responsible to the Lok Sabha.

91. Name the bank that has recently set a record and entered the Asia Book
of Records for ‘Clean-A-Thon’, a nationwide cleanliness drive.

1) ICICI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) YES Bank
5) IndusInd Bank

Answer- Axis Bank

Axis Bank has set a record and entered the Asia Book of Records for ‘Clean-
A-Thon’, a nationwide cleanliness drive. It was organised in alignment with
the World Environment Day 2023. The Asia Book of Records has felicitated
the Bank with two titles - "Maximum Water Bodies Cleaned During a Week-
Long Cleanliness Drive," and "Maximum Kilograms of Garbage Collected
from Water i. Bodies Across Multiple Cities.'
92. In July 2023, ___________ became the first life insurance company in
India to enter Metaverse.

1) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance

2) Max Life Insurance
3) SBI Life Insurance
4) HDFC Life Insurance
5) Bajaj Allianz life Insurance

Answer- Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance

Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance , the life insurance subsidiary of Aditya Birla
Capital Limited , announced has become the first life insurance company in
the country to enter Metaverse, offering its customers a multisensory
experience by enabling them to interact with life insurance experts & agents.

93. Who has recently won Formula1(F1) Qatar Airways Hungarian Grand Prix
2023, held in Budapest, Hungary?
1) Lewis Hamilton
2) Charles Leclerc
3) Sergio Pérez
4) Max Verstappen
5) Lando Norris

Answer- Max Verstappen

RedBull’s Max Verstappen won Formula1(F1) Qatar Airways Hungarian

Grand Prix 2023, held in Budapest, Hungary. This victory made the RedBull
team win twelve consecutive Formula One races in 2023. Red Bull’s
achievement broke the record of McLaren’s 11 wins in 1988 This also marks
Verstappen’s seventh consecutive win. He completed the race with 26 points
94. In July 2023, the Government of India approved to set the annual interest
rate of ________ on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts for the
financial year 2022-2023 (FY23).

1) 7.50%
2) 8.20%
3) 8.15%
4) 7.90%
5) 8.10%

Answer- 8.15%

The Ministry of Finance, Government of India has approved Employees’

Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)’s Central Board of Trustees’
recommendation to set the annual interest rate of 8.15% on Employees’
Provident Fund accounts for the financial year 2022-2023(FY23).
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has conveyed this approval of the
Central Government under para 60(1) of EPF Scheme, 1952 by crediting the
interest to the account of each member of the EPF Scheme as per the
provisions under Para 60 of EPF Scheme, 1952.

95. The President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred the National

Geoscience Awards- 2022 (NGA) of the Ministry of Mines on ___________
Geoscientists in New Delhi, Delhi.

1) 15
2) 22
3) 33
4) 35
5) 11

Answer- 22
The President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Geoscience
Awards- 2022 of the Ministry of Mines on 22 Geoscientists (10 Awards)
during an event organised at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New
Delhi, Delhi. There were 10 awards grouped under three categories viz.
National Geoscience Award for LifeTime Achievement, National Young
Geoscientist Award, and National Geoscience Awards in various fields of
geosciences Geoscientists were selected by the Award Making Authority
chaired by Vivek Bhardwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Mines for 10 awards which
include 4 individual awards, 3 team awards & 3 joint awards.

96. Name the railway station that has recently received the 2022 United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Asia Pacific
Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation .

1) Howrah Railway Station (West Bengal)

2) Agra Fort Railway Station (Uttar Pradesh)
3) Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station (West Bengal)
4) Byculla railway station (Maharashtra)
5) Vizianagaram Railway Station (Andhra Pradesh)

Answer- Byculla railway station (Maharashtra)

India’s oldest railway station Byculla railway station in central Mumbai,

Maharashtra received the 2022 United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization Asia Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
(Award of Merit). The award was presented by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union
Minister of Railways.

97. Which state government has recently launched an Electric Vehicle (EV)
subsidy portal to enable citizens to apply online for subsidies available on
purchase of EV?

1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Odisha

Answer- Uttar Pradesh

The Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) launched a Electric Vehicle (E-vehicle

or EV) subsidy portal to enable citizens to apply online for subsidy available
on purchase of EV in UP. As per the UP government policy, buyers can apply
online for EV subsidies for vehicles bought after October 14, 2022.

98. Which country’s Ministry of Information and Communication Technology

has recently signed an MoU with India's Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY) to share India stack?

1) Indonesia
2) Papua New Guinea
3) Australia
4) New Zealand
5) United Kingdom

Answer- Papua New

Guinea

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), India; and

the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) of the
Papua New Guinea, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on
sharing INDIA STACK i.e., successful digital solutions implemented at
population scale, in New Delhi, Delhi.
99.Which state’s Authoor Vetrilai (Authoor Betel Leaves) has recently
received the Geographical Indication tag certificate from the Geographical
Indications Registry?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Kerala
4) Karnataka
5) Telangana

Answer- Tamil Nadu

The Geographical Indications Registry has issued the Geographical Indication

(GI) tag certificate to the Authoor Betel Leaves (Authoor Vetrilai) of
Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. The betel leaves, locally known as Vetrilai
in Tamil, cultivated in the Authoor village of Thoothukudi district, Tamil
Nadu (TN) attained the GI tag in April 2023.

100. When was the Income Tax Day or ‘Aaykar Diwas’ 2023 observed across
India?

1) 22nd July 2023

2) 20th July 2023
3) 23rd July 2023
4) 21st July 2023
5) 24th July 2023

Answer- 24th July 2023

Income Tax Day or ‘Aaykar Diwas’ is observed annually in India on 24th July
to commemorate the introduction of the provision of Income Tax in India in
the year 1860. The day aims to raise awareness about the significance of
taxation and to motivate individuals to contribute to the nation’s
development through tax payments. 24th July 2023, marks 164th
anniversary of IT Day. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presided
over the 164th IT Day celebrations in the presence of Union Minister of State
for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary at Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi,
Delhi.The IT system was introduced on 24th July 1860, by the then Finance
Minister of British India, Sir James Wilson.