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Q1. In which city of Uttar Pradesh the 71st All Q4. In which country the 5th ASEAN-India
India Police Athletics Championship was held in Business Summit 2023 was held?
March 2023? (A) India (B) Malaysia
(A) Greater Noida (B) Moradabad (C) Singapore (D) Thailand
(C) Lucknow (D) Prayagraj Ans: B
Ans: C Solution: On 6 March 2023, the 5th ASEAN-India
Solution: The 71st All India Police Athletics Business Summit 2023 was held in Kuala Lumpur,
Championship was inaugurated on 21 March 2023 Malaysia. The aim of this summit is to promote
in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh which ended on 25 trade relations connectivity and supply chain
March 2023. The Uttar Pradesh Police team has through ASEAN India cooperation.
secured 12th position in this championship.
Q5. Which state's postal department has been issued
Q2. Who will not be involved in the appointment 'Go Green Go Organic' cover recently?
process of Election Commissioners as per the (A) Goa (B) Sikkim
decision given by the Constitution Bench of the (C) Kerala (D) Gujarat
Supreme Court in March 2023? Ans: B
(A) Prime Minister Solution: On 6 March 2023, Union Minister
(B) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Ashwani Vaishnav released the 'Go Green Go
(C) Minister of Law and Justice Organic' cover to the Postal Department of Sikkim.
(D) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court It recognizes the efforts of the state towards
Ans: C promoting organic farming and sustainable
Solution: On March 2, 2023, a five-judge development.
constitution bench headed by Justice KM joseph
has given instructions to appoint election Q6. According to 'Basic Animal Husbandry
commissioners on the advice of a 3-member Statistics 2022', which is the top milk producing
committee. The committee will include the Prime state of the country?
Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok (A) Uttar Pradesh
Sabha and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (B) Gujarat
(C) Madhya Pradesh
Q3. In March 2023, the central government has (D) Rajasthan
approved the nano liquid form of which important Ans: D
fertilizer? Solution: According to the 'Basic Animal
(A) Nano DAP (B) Nano potash Husbandry Statistics 2022' released on 15 March
(C) Nano Zinc (D) Nano copper 2023, the top five major milk producing states of
Ans: A the country are Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya
Solution: On March 5, 2023, the Central Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh respectively.
Government has approved Nano Liquid DAP (Di Apart from this, the top egg producing state is
Ammonium Phosphate) Fertilizer. Earlier in June Andhra Pradesh, the top wool producing state is
2021, IISCO launched Nano Urea in liquid form as Rajasthan, and the top meat producing state is
an alternative to conventional urea. Maharashtra.
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Q7. Recently the establishment of 7 Mega Textile Parks Q10. Who has recently launched 'Har Payment Digital
is announced by the Prime Minister, at which place in Campaign'?
Uttar Pradesh Mega Textile Park has been announced to (A) Ministry of Finance
be set up? (B) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
(A) Lucknow (B) Noida (C) Reserve Bank of India
(C) Kanpur (D) Agra (D) NITI Aayog
Ans: A Ans: C
Solution: Mega Textile Park has been announced to be Solution: On March 6, 2023, on the occasion of Digital
set up in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh among the 7 Mega Payment Awareness Week 2023, the 'Har Payment
Textile Parks announced by the Prime Minister Digital Campaign' was launched by the Reserve Bank
recently. In addition, other mega textile parks will be of India. It aims to make every person in India a user of
set up at Amravati in Maharashtra, Warangal in digital payments. On this occasion Digital Payments
Telangana, Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu, Kalaburagi in Awareness Week was observed from 6th to 12th March
Karnataka, Dhar in Madhya Pradesh and Navsari in 2023.
Gujarat. These parks are planned to be completed by
2027-28. Q11. Which country has recently been declared by the
United Nations as the most oppressive country for
Q8. In which city of Uttar Pradesh 'One World TB women?
Summit' was organized in March 2023? (A) Syria (B) Iraq
(A) Lucknow (B) Greater Noida (C) Afghanistan (D) Somalia
(C) Varanasi (D) Agra Ans: C
Ans: C Solution: On 8 March 2030, on the occasion of
Solution: In March 2023 'One World TB Summit' was International Women's Day, the United Nations has
organized in varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The target of declared Afghanistan as the world's most repressive
eradicating TB by the year 2025 has been set by the nation for women.
Government of India. The Central Government has
announced to run 'TB Free Panchayat Abhiyan' in every Q12. Which country has recently become the first
Gram Panchayat of the country to completely get rid of country in the world to store carbon dioxide (CO2)
this disease by 2025. under the sea?
(A) Sweden (B) Norwegian
Q9. 'Sagar Parikrama Abhiyan' which was recently in (C) Iceland (D) Denmark
news is related to? Ans: D
(A) Fishermen (B) Coast Guard Solution: Recently, Denmark has become the first
(C) Marine mineral mining (D) Piracy country in the world to store carbon dioxide (CO2)
Ans: A under the sea. On 9 March 2023, Denmark inaugurated
Solution: 'Sagar Parikrama Program' is being operated a project to store carbon dioxide 1800 meters below the
by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and North Sea. The project, named 'Greensand', is expected
Dairying to solve the issues of fishermen and other to store 8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year by
stakeholders and for their economic upliftment through 2030.
various schemes and programs like Pradhan Mantri
Matsya Sampada Yojana. In March 2023, the fourth
phase of this program was organized in Karnataka.
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Q13. Recently, approval has been given to transfer the Q16. What is the rank of India in the Global Terrorism
Asiatic lions of Gir National Park to 'Barda Wildlife Index, 2023?
Sanctuary'. In which state is this sanctuary located? (A) 5 (B) 7
(A) Gujarat (C) 11 (D) 13
(B) Rajasthan Ans: D
(C) Madhya Pradesh Solution: India has been ranked 13th in the Global
(D) West Bengal Terrorism Index, 2023 while Afghanistan is the most
Ans: A terrorism affected country in the world.
Solution: Recently approval has been given to transfer
the Asiatic lions of Gir National Park to 'Barda Wildlife Q17. Vaibhav Fellowship Scheme has been launched
Sanctuary'. This sanctuary is located in Porbandar targeting whom?
district of Gujarat. The project aims to protect the lion (A) Overseas Indian
population from extinction through diseases or (B) woman
environmental threats. (C) foreign students
(D) Scheduled Tribe
Q14. According to the World Air Quality Report, 2023, Ans: A
what is the rank of India among the most polluted Solution: On 15 March 2023, the Government of India
countries in the year 2022? has launched a new fellowship scheme 'Vaibhav
(A) 5 (B) 8 Fellowship' in Science, Technology, Engineering,
(C) 12 (D) 17 Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) for Indian
Ans: B expatriates in Turkey. The objective of the scheme is to
Solution: According to the World Air Quality Report improve the research ecosystem of Indian higher
released on 14 March 2023 by Swiss firm IQ Air, India educational institutions through mobility of researchers
has been declared the eighth most polluted country in from foreign institutions to India.
the world in 2022, which was fifth in the year 2021.
While the world's most polluted country is Chad. Q18. Who has been appointed as the chairman of
According to this report, 39 of the world's 50 most Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
polluted cities are from India and the world's most (PFRDA) recently?
polluted city is Lahore and India's most polluted city is (A) SS Dubey
Bhiwadi. (B) Deepak Mohanty
(C) K. Kritivasan
Q15. Where was the United Nations Water Conference (D) Supratim Bandopadhyay
2023 held? Ans: B
(A) Geneva (B) Rome Solution: On March 14, 2023, Deepak Mohanty was
(C) Beijing (D) New York appointed as the chairman of the Pension Fund
Ans: D Regulatory and Development Authority, replacing
Solution: The United Nations Water Conference 2023 Supratim Bandopadhyay.
was held in New York from 22 to 24 March. According
to a report published by UNESCO during this
conference, 26% of the world's population does not
have access to safe drinking water. When has the
United Nations launched a global campaign called 'Be
the Change' on the occasion of World Water Day, 2023.
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Q19. Which union ministry was awarded with the Q22. Which of the following is not correctly
Porter Prize 2023? matched?
(A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (A) International Women Judges Day - 10 March
(B) Ministry of Rural Development (B) World Wildlife Day - 3 March
(C) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (C) International Day for the Elimination of Racial
(D) Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Discrimination - 22 March
Ans: A (D) World Sparrow Day - 20 March
Solution: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Ans: C
Welfare were awarded the Porter Prize 2023 for the Solution: Option C is not matched. International
better strategy of the government in the Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is
management of covid-19. observed on 21 March.

Q20. In which category the song 'Naatu - Naatu' Q23. Which team has won the Irani Cup in March
was awarded at the 95th Oscar Awards? 2023?
(A) Best Music (Original Score) (A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Best Music (Original Song) (B) Rest of India
(C) Best Music (Real Score) (C) Saurashtra
(D) Best Music (Real Song) (D) Mumbai
Ans: B Ans: B
Solution: In the 95th Oscar Awards, the song Solution: Rest of India team won this trophy by
'Naatu - Naatu' from the film RRR was awarded in defeating Madhya Pradesh in the final of Irani Cup
the Best Music (Original Song) category. It was the held in Gwalior on 5 March 2023.
first song from India to be nominated for an Oscar.
Q24. In which country the Asian Billiards
Q21. Where was the Indian Navy's exercise Championship 2023 was held?
TROPEX-23 held in March 2023? (A) Russia (B) Qatar
(A) Indian Ocean (B) Bay of Bengal (C) China (D) India
(C) Arabian Sea (D) Pacific Ocean Ans: B
Ans: C Solution: Asian Billiards Championship was held
Solution: In March 2023, the Indian Navy's in March 2023 in Qatar. Pankaj Advani of India in
exercise TROPEX-23 was conducted in the Arabian men's category and Bai Yulu of China in women's
Sea. The aim of the exercise is to strengthen the category became Asian Billiards champions.
Navy in offensive defense capabilities equipping
and promoting stability and peace in the Indian Q25. How many Indian women received gold
Ocean region. medals in the Women's World Boxing
Championship 2023 held in Delhi in March 2023?
(A) 4
(B) 5
(C) 6
(D) 7
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Ans: A Q28. Which High Court has recently become the

Solution: 4 Indian women- Savitri Bura, Neetu first High Court in India to publish judgments in
Ghanghas ,Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain regional languages?
won gold medals in their respective categories in (A) Delhi High Court
the Women's World Boxing Championships 2023 (B) Kerala High Court
held in Delhi in March 2023. (C) Bombay High Court
(D) Calcutta High Court
Q26. Recently in which country emergency was Ans: B
declared due to a cyclone? Solution: Recently the Kerala High Court has
(A) New Zealand become the first High Court in India to publish
(B) Maldives judgments in the regional language Malayalam.
(C) France Recently, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud
(D) South Africa insisted on publishing the judgments of the
Ans: A Supreme Court and High Courts in regional
Solution: Recently, the tropical cyclone 'Gabriel' languages. It is noteworthy that the Eighth Schedule
caused massive devastation in New Zealand, due to of the Constitution mentions 22 regional languages
which the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Chris recognized by the Constitution.
Hipkins, had to declare a state of emergency on 14
February. Q29. Who has been appointed as the National
Ambassador by UNICEF India recently?
Q27. Consider the following statements. (A) Amitabh Bachchan
1. Recently the Board of Control for Cricket in (B) Akshay Kumar
India launched the Women's Premier League (WPL) (C) Anupam Kher
for women cricketers. (D) Ayushman Khurana
2. Five teams participated in the first edition of the Ans: D
Women's Premier League. Solution: Recently, UNICEF India has appointed
Which of the above statements are true? Ayushman Khurana as the National Ambassador.
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only UNICEF i.e. United Nations Children's Fund was
(C) Both correct (D) Both wrong formed on 11 December 1946 by the United
Ans: C Nations General Assembly.
Solution: Recently, the Women's Premier League
(WPL) has been launched by the Board of Control Q30. Which player has recently become the first
for Cricket in India (BCCI) for women cricketers, in Indian woman cricketer to take 100 wickets in
its first edition, 5 teams have been included, which international T20 women's cricket?
include Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, (A) Deepti Sharma
and Lucknow. As the most expensive player of this (B) Shefali Sharma
league, the Bangalore team Royal Challengers (C) Harmanpreet Kaur
Bangalore paid Rs 3.40 crore to Smriti Mandhana. (D) Smriti Mandhana
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Ans: A Q33. With which country the 'Operation Dost'

Solution: Recently Deepti Sharma has become the conducted by India is related?
first Indian woman cricketer to take 100 wickets in (A) Russia and Ukraine
international T20 cricket. This record has not yet (B) Nepal and Bhutan
been made by any Indian male cricketer in (C) Türkiye and Syria
international T20 cricket. (D) Afghanistan and Pakistan
Ans: C
Q31. Consider the following statements. Solution: 'Operation Dost' is an ongoing search and
1. Recently, Namami Gange Mission 2 has been rescue operation launched by the Government of
extended till 2026. India to assist both countries after the earthquake
2. It is being operated by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. that hit Turkey and Syria on 6 February 2023, the
Which of the above statements are true? epicenter of which was 34 km west of Gaziantep,
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only Turkey . Under this campaign, India sent a large
(C) both correct (D) both wrong amount of relief material to Turkey and Syria and
Ans: C ran a mobile hospital.
Solution: Recently the Namami Gange Mission 2
has been extended till 2026 by the Union Ministry Q34. Which UPI app has recently launched
of Jal Shakti. The Namami Gange Program is an 'International UPI Payment Service' for the first
integrated conservation mission, approved as a time in India?
'flagship programme' by the Central Government in (A) phonepe (B) Paytm
June 2014, to serve the twin objectives of effective (C) Bhim (D) Amazon
abatement of pollution and conservation and Ans: A
rejuvenation of the National River Ganga. Solution: PhonePe app has launched 'International
UPI Payment Service' for the first time in India.
Q32. Recently , which state government has Under this, users will be able to make payments in
launched 'Family ID - One Family One Identity foreign currency directly from their Indian bank, as
Portal'? they do with international debit cards. It will allow
(A) Madhya Pradesh (B) Uttar Pradesh its Indian users traveling outside the country to
(C) Gujarat (D) Rajasthan transfer foreign currency through Unified Payments
Ans: B Interface (UPI). Will enable businessmen to make
Solution: Recently 'Family ID- One Family One payments. UPI International has subsidiary business
Identity Portal' has been launched by the State outlets in UAE, Singapore, Mauritius, Nepal and
Government of Uttar Pradesh, its objective is to Bhutan which are connected to the local QR code
provide free or cheap ration to those families who system.
do not have ration card and who are eligible for
National Food Security Scheme. are not eligible.
This portal will give 12 digit unique family ID to
those families who are not ration card holders. Here
they can apply by adding themselves and their
family members to the portal.
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Q35. Consider the following. Q37. Which of the following are correctly matched?
1. Denmark has got the first place in the Latagum Newly elected president - country
Prosperity Index 2023. 1. Manuela Roca Bote - Slovenia
2. India ranks 100th in this index. 2. Mohd. Shahabuddin Chuppu - Bangladesh
Which of the above statements are true? 3. Dina Boluart - Peru
(A) 1 only Which of the above are correctly matched?
(B) 2 only (A) 1 and 2 only
(C) Both correct (B) 2 and 3 only
(D) Both wrong (C) 1 and 3 only
Ans: A (D) all three correct
Solution: The Latagum Prosperity Index is released Ans: B
every year by the International NGO Latagum Solution: Manuela Roca Bote has been appointed
Institute to compare the levels of prosperity in Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea in February
different countries of the world. In the Latagum 2023. She is the first woman Prime Minister of
Prosperity Index released for the year 2023, Equatorial Guinea. Dina Boluart became the first
Denmark has got the first place, Sweden in the female President of Peru in December 2022, and
second place and Norway in the third place, in Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu was elected as
which South Sudan is in the last 167th place. India the new President of Bangladesh in February 2023.
has been ranked 103rd in the index released for the
year 2023, whereas in the year 2022, India was Q38. In which state was the 'Lakkhi Mela-2023'
ranked 100th. organized recently?
(A) Uttar Pradesh (B) Rajasthan
Q36. The Financial Action Task Force has (C) Haryana (D) Punjab
suspended the membership of which country in Ans: B
February 2023? Solution: Annual fair (Khatu Shyam Mela 2023) is
(A) Pakistan (B) Russia organized every year before Holi in Khatu Shyam
(C) Myanmar (D) Nicaragua temple located in Sikar district of Rajasthan. This
Ans: B fair takes place between Pratipada and Dwadashi
Solution: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Tithi of Falgun month. This fair of Baba Khatu
has suspended Russia's membership in February Shyam ji (Khatu Shyam Mela 2023) is also called
2023. FATF is an organization monitoring global 'Lakkhi Mela'. In the year 2023, Lakhi Mela (Lakhi
money laundering and terrorist financing, it was Mela 2023) was organized from 22 February till 4
established in the year 1989 on the initiative of the March.
nations involved in the G-7 conference held in
Paris. It currently has 39 members, India is a Q39. What was the main theme of Taj Mahotsav
member since 2010 . Recently ,Myanmar has been 2023?
included in its black list and Pakistan and Nicaragua (A) Vishwa bandhutva
have been excluded from the gray list. The gray list (B) World peace
is officially known as jurisdictions under increased (C) Environment for the world
monitoring. (D) Fraternity and Peace
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Ans: A Q41. Consider the following statements.

Solution: The 31st Taj Mahotsav was organized in 1. Dustlik 23 is a biennial military training
Agra in February 2023, its theme was 'World programme.
Brotherhood' (G20). The Taj Mahotsav showcases 2. It is a military exercise between the land forces of
India's rich arts, crafts, cultures, cuisine, dance and India and Sri Lanka.
music. Taj Mahotsav is organized every year at Which of the above statements are true?
Shilpgram near one of the most beautiful (A) 1 only
monuments of the world, Taj Mahal. (B) 2 only
(C) both correct
Q40. Consider the following statements. (D) both wrong
1. The PRASAD scheme was launched in 2014-15. Ans: A
2. Recently, Maa Chamundeshwari Devi Temple Solution: Dustlik 23 is a biennial military training
located in Mysore, Karnataka has been included in programme; recently it was organized in
this. Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand between the land forces of
Which of the above statements are true? India and Uzbekistan.
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only
(C) both correct (D) both wrong Q42. In which state, India's first agri chatbot 'Ama
Ans: C Krush AI' was launched recently?
Solution: The 'National Mission on Pilgrimage (A) Uttar Pradesh (B) Orissa
Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation (C) Kerala (D) Assam
(PRASAD)' or PRASAD scheme was launched by Ans: B
the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 with Solution: India's first Agri Chatbot 'Ama Krush AI'
the objective of holistic development of the has been launched in Orissa recently. This chatbot
identified pilgrimage sites. In October 2017, the will help farmers with best agricultural practices,
scheme was renamed as the National Mission on government schemes and loan products from over
Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage 40 commercial and cooperative banks.
Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD). After the
closure of the HRIDAY scheme of the Ministry of Q43. Which country recently won the ICC Women's
Housing and Urban Development, the development T20 World Cup?
of heritage sites was included in the PRASHAD (A) South Africa (B) England
scheme. The scheme focuses on developing and (C) New Zealand (D) Australia
identifying pilgrimage sites across India to enrich Ans: D
the religious tourism experience. Recently four Solution: The 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup
places of Karnataka have been included under this was the eighth edition of the ICC Women's T20
scheme – World Cup tournament. It was held in South Africa
(i) Development of Maa Chamundeshwari Devi between 10 February to 26 February 2023. The final
Temple, Mysore, Karnataka took place in Cape Town. Australia won their sixth
(ii) Sri Madhav Van, Kunjarugiri, Udupi District and third consecutive title by defeating hosts South
(iii) Papanash Temple, Bidar District Africa by 19 runs in the final. India's captain in this
(iv) Sri Renuka Yallamma Temple, Soudatti, series was Harmanpreet Kaur.
Belagavi District
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Q44. Where was the 4th 'ASEAN-India Youth Q46. Recently, the World Health Organization has
Summit 2023' organized in February 2023? confirmed Marburg disease in which country?
(A) Hyderabad (A) Nigeria (B) Somalia
(B) Uttar Pradesh (C) Equatorial Guinea (D) Congo
(C) Gujarat Ans: C
(D) New Delhi Solution: Recently the World Health Organization
Ans: A has confirmed Marburg disease in Equatorial
Solution: The 4th 'ASEAN - India Youth Summit Guinea. It is a viral disease. Marburg virus
2023' was organized on 12 February 2023 in originates from bats and is spread to people through
Hyderabad. The four-day summit has been close contact with bodily fluids of infected people
organized by the Ministry of External Affairs in or surfaces. Marburg is a hemorrhagic fever in
association with the India Foundation. More than a which thick discharge starts from the body parts.
hundred delegates from the South East Asian
countries of Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Laos, Q47. What is 'Amrit Pex 2023' which was in
Cambodia, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar and discussion recently?
Thailand and about 60 delegates from India (A) National Philatelic Exhibition
participated in the summit. (B) Military exercise
(C) Food Security Scheme
Q45. Recently, till when has the target of (D) Cultural Agreement Scheme between countries
eradicating filariasis been set by the Ministry of Ans: A
Health and Family Welfare? Solution: AmritPex 2023 is the National Philatelic
(A) till 2047 (B) till 2037 Exhibition organized by the Department of Posts
(C) till 2027 (D) by 2025 from 11 to 15 February 2023 under the aegis of
Ans: C Amrit Mahotsav celebrations of Independence.
Solution: Recently, the Ministry of Health and AmritPex 2023 was organized by the Department of
Family Welfare has set a target to eliminate Posts in consultation with Ministry of Culture and
filariasis by 2027. Filariasis is caused by a number Philatelic Congress of India.
of round, coiled and thread-like parasitic worms
belonging to the 'Filariidae family'. These parasites Q48. In which country the 12th World Hindi
either enter the skin on their own or enter the body Conference was organized by the Ministry of
through the lymphatic system through the bite of a External Affairs, Government of India in February
Culex mosquito. Filariasis is also known as 2023?
elephantiasis, slippad. In India it is commonly (A) Malaysia (B) Thailand
known as elephant foot, because in this disease the (C) Maldives (D) Fiji
foot of a person becomes like the foot of an Ans: D
elephant. National Filaria Day is observed every Solution: Between 15 and 17 February 2023, the
year on 27 February. The National Filaria Control 12th World Hindi Conference was organized by the
Program was started in the year 1955. The activities Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India,
were mainly confined to the urban areas. However, in Nadi city of Fiji. Its theme was 'From Hindi
this program has been extended to rural areas from Traditional Knowledge to Artificial Intelligence'.
the year 1994.
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Q49. Recently in which city of Uttar Pradesh 'Global Q51. Who was the chief guest of the 17th Pravasi
Investors Committee 2023' was organized? Bhartiya Divas Convention which was organized in
(A) Lucknow (B) Greater Noida Indore, Madhya Pradesh?
(C) Agra (D) Prayagraj (A) Dr. Mohammad Irfan Ali
Ans: A (B) Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu
Solution: In February 2023, 'Global Investors (C) Christina Koch
Committee 2023' was organized in Lucknow city of (D) Ms. Janetta Mascarenhas
Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Ans: A
Summit 2023 is an initiative aligned to Prime Minister Solution: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi's vision to make India a USD 5 trillion inaugurated the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
economy, for which the Uttar Pradesh government has Convention in Indore, Madhya Pradesh from 8 to 10
set an aspirational target of making the state a USD 1 January. The chief guest of the conference was the
trillion economy in the next 5 years. The State President of Guyana, Dr. Mohammed Irfan Ali while
Government has launched a new online system called Member of Parliament of Australia Ms. Janetta
'Nivesh Sarathi' for the convenience of the investors Mascarenhas was the guest of honor at the Yuva
and monitoring the implementation of the MoU. It may Pravasi Bhartiya Divas.
be noted that for the first time in February 2018, the ★Theme: The theme of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Uttar Pradesh government had organized the Global 2023 conference is 'Pravasis: Reliable Partners for
Investors Summit on a large scale. India's Progress in the Amrit Kaal'.
★PM released a commemorative postage stamp 'Go
Q50. With whom is the Project Ellora related?
Safe, Go Trained'.
(A) Protection of monuments of Indian heritage
(B) Protection of rare Indian languages
Q52. India's first indigenous mobile operating
(C) Environmental protection program in the Western
Ghats system 'BharOS' was developed by which
(D) None of the above organization?
Ans: B (A) IIT Kanpur (B) IIT Madras
Solution: To ensure online availability by preserving (C) IIT Mumbai (D) IIT Roorkee
rare Indian languages, Microsoft Company started Ans: B
Project Ellora (ELLORA- Enabling low resource Solution: BharOS is a new indigenous mobile
languages). Under this, Microsoft Research has selected operating system. This operating system has been
three languages - Gondi, Mundari and Idu Mishmi. The created by J&K Operations, an incubated firm of
Gondi language is a south-central Dravidian language. IIT Madras. Till now, apart from Apple, almost all
Apart from Urdu, the Gondi script is perhaps the only other smartphones use the Android operating
script in the country that is written from right to left. system. BharOS operating system will benefit 100
Mundari ( Mundari) language belongs to the Austro- crore smartphone users in India.
Asiatic language family spoken by the Mundas, a tribe
in the eastern Indian states of Jharkhand, Odisha and
West Bengal. The Idu Mishmi language, spoken by the
Q53. Who has won the men's singles title in
Mishmi people in the Dibang Valley district of Australian Open 2023?
Arunachal Pradesh, is considered an endangered (A) Rafael Nadal
language. (B) Sitpitas
(C) J. Kubler
(D) Novak Djokovic
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Ans: D Q56. Indian Space Research Organization is

Solution: Serbia's legendary tennis player Novak working on a space project which will study the
Djokovic won the Australian Open title. He has Sun. What is the name of this project?
won the Australian Open title for the 10th time. In (A) Solar ray-1 (B) Aditya- L1
this way Novak Djokovic has equaled Spain's (C) Sunrise-S5 (D) Sourayan-1
Rafael Nadal. Rafael Nadal has also won the Ans: B
Australian Open title 10 times. Solution: ISRO is planning to launch Aditya-L1,
the first Indian space mission to observe the Sun, by
Q54. Which of the following day was observed as June or July 2023 to observe the Sun and the Solar
Data Privacy Day? Corona.
(A) 25 January (B) 28 January The spacecraft will be placed in a halo orbit around
(C) 30 January (D) 31st January the Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system,
Ans: B which is about 1.5 million km from Earth.
Solution: Data Privacy Day is celebrated every year ★ Aditya L1 will study the Sun's corona, Sun's
on 28 January with the aim of spreading awareness photosphere, chromosphere, solar radiation, solar
on privacy. storms and solar flares and coronal mass ejections
★Privacy is a means of ensuring online safety for (CMEs) and will be imaging the Sun throughout.
all individuals. It has become an important topic of
discussion in the digitally connected world. Q57. What is the name of the fifth stealth submarine
of the Scorpene class inducted into the Indian Navy
Q55. Where was the National Children's Science recently?
Congress, 2023 organized recently? (A) INS Karanj
(A) Delhi (B) INS Vela
(B) Gurgaon (C) INS Kalvari
(C) Bangalore (D) INS Vagir
(D) Ahmedabad Ans: D
Ans: D Solution: INS Vagir, the fifth stealth Scorpene-
Solution: The 30th National Children's Science class submarine of the Indian Navy, was
Congress began on 27 January 2023 at Science commissioned into the Indian Navy at Naval
City, Ahmedabad. The Gujarat Council on Science Dockyard Mumbai.
and Technology, Gujarat Council of Science City, Six Scorpene class submarines are being built in
and SAL Education hosted the five-day Congress, India by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
which ended on January 31. (MDL) in collaboration with M/s Naval Group,
★It sparks children's curiosity, provides an France under Project 75 (P75). Vagir has the
opportunity to unleash their creativity and shape distinction of having the shortest construction time
their imagination. among all indigenously built submarines.
★This program is supported by the National
Council for Science and Technology
Communication, Government of India.
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Q58. Who was recently invited as the chief guest at Q60. Recently Uttar Pradesh launched a campaign
the 74th Republic Day celebrations? which aims to bring urban areas in the state up to
(A) Abdel Fattah al-Sisi global standards, name it?
(B) Boris Johnson (A) UP cleanliness campaign
(C) Jair Bolsonaro (B) UP Global City Campaign
(D) Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (C) UP Developing Campaign
Ans: A (D) Brand UP campaign
Solution: The Government of India invites a Ans: B
foreign leader every year on the occasion of the Solution: The Uttar Pradesh government has
Republic Day parade. India had invited Egyptian launched a 100-day “UP Global City” campaign
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as the chief guest on ahead of the Global Investors Summit and G-20
the occasion of 74th Republic Day. Summit. The campaign aims to bring urban areas in
★Indonesian President Sukarno was the chief the state up to global standards, with a focus on
guest at India's first Republic Day parade (not at improving urban amenities, air quality, cleanliness
Rajpath) ceremony. and beautification as well as proper waste disposal.

Q59. Recently 'Prajwala Challenge' was launched Q61. What was the theme of Uttar Pradesh Diwas
by which union ministry? Celebrations 2023 celebrated from 24 January to 31
(A) Ministry of Finance January 2023?
(B) Ministry of Skill Development and (A) Investment and Employment
Entrepreneurship (B) Reliable partner for India's progress in Amrit
(C) Ministry of Rural Development Kaal
(D) Ministry of Labor and Employment (C) Self-reliant Uttar Pradesh,
Ans: C (D) Contribution to self-reliant India
Solution: The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – Ans: A
National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) Solution: The main theme of Uttar Pradesh Day for
of the Ministry of Rural Development has launched 2023 is investment and employment.
the 'Prajjwala Challenge'. Under this challenge, The Government of Uttar Pradesh celebrates 'Uttar
ideas have been invited from individuals, Pradesh Day' every year on 24 January. On this day
enterprises, startups, private sector, civil society and in the year 1950, the name of the then United
others to transform the rural economy. Provinces was changed to Uttar Pradesh.
For the first time in the year 2018, the Uttar Pradesh
★Top 5 ideas will be rewarded with Rs 2 lakh
government celebrated the state's foundation day as
each.
'Uttar Pradesh Day'. Since then, every year on
January 24, the state's foundation day is celebrated
as 'Uttar Pradesh Day'.
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Q62. Recently G-20 Walkathon race was organized in Ans: D

four cities of Uttar Pradesh, in which one is not Solution: Odisha has won the UN-Habitat World
included? Habitat Awards 2023 for Jaga Mission.
(A) Lucknow ★Jaga Mission is an initiative of the state
(B) Varanasi government's 5T initiative (Transparency, Technology,
(C) Noida Teamwork, Time and Transformation). It is the world's
(D) Kanpur largest land titling and slum upgradation program
Ans: D aimed at empowering the lives of slum dwellers.
Solution: G-20 Walkathon race was organized on 21 Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is leading the Jaga
January 2023 in 4 cities of Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Mission program.
Agra, Noida and Varanasi.
During this, Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak was also Q65. Which has become the country's first constitution
present along with CM Yogi. CM Yogi was handed literate district recently?
over the flag bearing the G20 logo, after which he (A) Kollam (B) Kottayam
flagged off the walkathon. Thousands of students, NCC (C) Kudremukh (D) none of these
cadets, and local people participated in this walkathon. Ans: A
★ This event was organized to increase public Solution: Kollam district has become the first
participation in the 11 meetings of G-20 to be held in 4 constitution literate district of the country. It was
cities of UP. announced by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
The objective of this campaign is to provide
Q63. Where was the Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 2022-23 constitutional literacy to 23 lakh citizens of 7 lakh
organized from 18 to 28 January 2023? families in the district.
(A) Basti ★To achieve this goal, awareness classes were
(B) Noida organized for almost 90% people in Kollam.
(C) Lucknow
(D) Agra Q66. By when, under the National Green Hydrogen
Ans: A Mission, the Government of India has set a target of
Solution: PM Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the achieving a production capacity of 5 million metric
second phase of Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 2022-23 tonnes of hydrogen per year?
organized in Basti district of Uttar Pradesh. Sansad (A) 2025 (B) 2027
Khel Mahakumbh is being organized by Basti district (C) 2030 (D) 2032
MP Harish Dwivedi from the year 2021. Ans: C
★Khel Mahakumbh organizes various competitions in Solution: The Union Cabinet has recently approved
both indoor and outdoor sports like wrestling, kabaddi, this mission on 4th January 2023.
kho-kho, basketball, football hockey, volleyball, The mission has been set to achieve a production
handball, chess, carrom, badminton, table tennis. capacity of 5 million metric tonnes of hydrogen per
year by 2030.
Q64. Which state was honored by UN-Habitat for its India has also set a target of achieving carbon-net-zero
efforts to make India a slum-free state through JAGA by 2070 and making itself independent in terms of
Mission to empower the lives of slum dwellers? energy by 2047, in which green hydrogen plays an
(A) Uttar Pradesh important role. Keeping this in mind, the Indian Prime
(B) Maharashtra Minister had announced the National Hydrogen
(C) Tamil Nadu Mission on August 15, 2021.
(D) Orissa
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Q67. When is the National Startup Day observed to Ans: A

recognize and promote the country's vibrant startup Solution: A new study titled 'Survival of the
ecosystem? Richest' by Oxfam International was released on the
(A) 12 January (B) 16 January first day of the annual meeting of the World
(C) 22 January (D) 25 January Economic Forum in Davos. The report revealed that
Ans: B the richest one per cent of the population in India
Solution: now owns more than 40 per cent of the country's
★The first National Startup Day was celebrated in total wealth, while the bottom half of the population
2022. owns only 3 per cent of the wealth.
★ National Startup Day is celebrated every year on ★Oxfam International is a federation of 21
16 January in India. The day is commemorated by independent charitable organizations working
Startup India Innovation Week, a week-long event together with partners and local communities in
organized by the Ministry of Commerce and over 90 countries.
Industry and the Department for Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Q70. Indian Army has started the joint training
The event focuses on highlighting the contribution exercise 'Cyclone-I' with which country?
of startup businesses and encouraging innovation (A) Sri Lanka (B) Indonesia
and entrepreneurship in the country. The day is also (C) UAE (D) Egypt
celebrated to appreciate and promote the Indian Ans: D
startup ecosystem. Solution: A joint exercise 'Exercise Cyclone- I' was
conducted between the special forces of the Indian
Q68. Which state police has launched 'Cyber Army and the Egyptian Army. It was organized in
Congress Initiative'? Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. This was the first joint
(A) Andhra Pradesh (B) Telangana exercise between India and Egypt.
(C) Tamil Nadu (D) Kerala
Ans: B Q71. Who won the recently held women's first
Solution: Women's Safety Wing of Telangana Under-19 ICC World Cup 2023 title?
Police has recently (A) England (B) Australia
Launched 'Cyber Congress Initiative'. It aims to (C) India (D) Pakistan
train, empower and equip the young generation with Ans: C
the necessary knowledge and skills to protect Solution: India won Women’s Under-19 ICC
themselves and their communities from cyber World Cup 2023 title by defeating England by 7
crimes. wickets . A total of 16 teams were involved in this.
This was the first women's Under-19 World Cup. In
Q69. Which organization has recently released a this, the Indian team was represented by Shefali
report titled 'Survival of the Richest'? Verma, while in this tournament, the highest 297
(A) Oxfam International runs were scored by the Indian team's vice-captain
(B) World Bank Shweta Sehrawat and the credit for taking the
(C) Times Magazine maximum 12 wickets went to Australia's Maggie
(D) Forbes magazine Clark.
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Q72. Recently the ICC Awards 2022 awards were Ans: C

announced in which the best T20 cricketer award Solution: Recently, Egyptian President Abdel
was given to whom? Fattah El Sisi, who visited India as the chief guest
(A) Babar Azam of the Republic Day celebrations, was recognized as
(B) Ben Stokes a member of the BRICS New Development Bank
(C) Virat Kohli while returning from India, whose formal
(D) Suryakumar Yadav notification was Issued on 22 March 2023.
Ans: D Former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was
Solution: ICC Awards 2022 has been announced elected unopposed as the new president of the New
from 28 to 30 January 2023 in Dubai. In which Development Bank.
Suryakumar Yadav was awarded the best T20
cricketer. Q75. On 11 January 2023, Henley & Partners, a
The Best Cricketer of the Year and Best ODI London-based consultancy, released the 'Hello
Cricketer of the Year awards were given to Babar Passport Index 2023', what is the rank of India in
Azam. this index?
The Best Test Cricketer of the Year award was (A) 82nd (B) 85th
given to Ben Stokes of England. (C) 89th (D) 91st
Ans: B
Q73. According to the data released recently by Solution: On January 11, 2023, Henley & Partners,
Organics International, what is the rank of India a leading London-based organization, released the
among the top countries expanding organic farming 'Hello Passport Index 2023'. In which passports of a
in the year 2020? total of 199 countries were included. The index was
(A) 3 (B) 5 topped by the Japanese passport which allows visa-
(C) 6 (D) 10 free travel to a total of 193 countries or destinations.
Ans: A While the second place is jointly held by South
Solution: According to the data released by Korea and Singapore. India is ranked 85th jointly
Organic International on 26 January 2023, India with Mauritania, Uzbekistan and Burkina Faso in
ranked third among the top countries expanding this index. While Afghanistan has been placed at
organic farming in the year 2020. the lowest 109th position in the index.
Australia is the most organic farming country in the
world while Uruguay is in second place. Q76. Who has been made the chairman of the
★India is doing organic farming on 2.8 million Atomic Energy Regulatory Board in December
hectares of land and 16 lakh farmers in India are 2022?
doing certified organic farming. (A) V. Gunesh
(B) D.K. shukla
Q74. Which country was recently recognized as a (C) Swati Singh
member of the BRICS New Development Bank? (D) Santosh Kumar Yadav
(A) Argentina Ans: B
(B) America Solution: In December 2022, Dinesh Kumar Shukla
(C) Egypt has been appointed as the chairman of the Atomic
(D) Mauritius Energy Regulatory Board.
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Q77. Which of the following does not match - Ans: B

(A) AIDS Day – 1 December Solution: In December 2022, the world's first real
(B) International Humanity Day – 20 December time gold ATM was installed in the city of
(C) National Mathematics Day – 22 December Hyderabad, India.
(D) Veer balak Diwas – 24 December
Ans: D Q81. Which Indian startup has been selected for
Solution: 'The Earthshot Awards-2022' in December, 2022?
'Bir Balak Diwas' is celebrated on 26 December. (A) Bharatpe (B) GV
The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, (C) Kheyti (D) unnati
announced the celebration of Veer Balak Divas in Ans: C
memory of the martyrdom of Sahibzade Baba Solution: Start up 'Kheyti' has been selected for
Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, the sons 'The Earthshot Award-2022' in December 2022. The
of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the last Guru of startup uses "greenhouse-in-a-box" technology to
Sikhs and the founder of the Khalsa Panth. protect small farms from the effects of climate
Note:- AIDS Day is celebrated on 1 December. change.
This time the theme of World AIDS Day is
'Equalize'. Q82. Which country named the cyclonic storm
'Madaus' that hit the Bay of Bengal in December
Q78. Swasti Singh has been awarded the Eklavya 2022?
Award in December 2022, she is related with – (A) Norway
(A) Football (B) Hockey (B) Malaysia
(C) Wushu (D) none of the above (C) Saudi Arabia
Ans: D (D) United Arab Emirates
Solution: Swasti Singh is a cyclist, who has been Ans: D
awarded the Eklavya Award in December 2022. Solution: The cyclonic storm "Madaus" that hit the
Bay of Bengal in December 2022 was named by the
Q79. At which place the first 'National Coastal United Arab Emirates.
Security Conference-2022' was organized in
December, 2022? Q83. Where was Cop-15 organized?
(A) Chennai (B) Lucknow (A) Rome
(C) Delhi (D) Guwahati (B) Montreal
Ans: A (C) Nagpur
Solution: (D) none of the above
On December 1, 2022, the first National Coastal Ans: B
Security Conference-2022 was organized in Solution: Cop-15 focused on Biodiversity was
Chennai. organized on December 19, 2022 in Montreal,
Canada.
Q80. Where was the world's first real time gold
ATM installed?
(A) Johannesburg (B) Hyderabad
(C) Noida (D) London
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Q84. Which medal did Mirabai Chanu win in the Q88. Who was the winner of the 'FIFA World Cup'
World Championship held in December 2022? held in December 2022?
(A) Gold (A) Brazil (B) Croatia
(B) Silver (C) Argentina (D) France
(C) Bronze Ans: C
(D) none of the above Solution: Argentina won the FIFA World Cup title
Ans: B held in Qatar on 18 December 2022, France was the
Solution: World Championship to be held in runner-up. A total of 32 teams participated in it. For
December 2022 – In 2022 Mirabai Chanu won the first time in the history of football, the FIFA
silver medal. Mirabai Chanu is an Indian World Cup was held in an Arab country.
weightlifter.
Q89. Where was the International Lusophone
Q85. Who was conferred with the title of 'Mrs Festival organized in December 2022?
World-2022'? (A) Imphal (B) Dispur
(A) Diya Kulkarni (B) Smrita Mathur (C) Goa (D) Chennai
(C) Oriyat Yunan (D) Sargam kaushal Ans: C
Ans: D Solution: 'International Lusophone Festival' was
Solution: Sargam Kaushal has been awarded 'Mrs. organized in Goa from 3rd to 6th December.
World, 2022' on December 18, 2022. She is a
resident of Jammu and Kashmir. Q90. Why was 'Dharmadam' famous?
(A) Full Library Constituency
Q86. At which place in India, India's first and (B) Fully literate district
world's second Infantry Museum was inaugurated in (C) District full of Ayushman Yojana
December 2022? (D) all of the above
(A) Patiala (B) Thane Ans: A
(C) Indore (D) Lucknow Solution: In December 2022, Dharmadum
Ans: C constituency, located in the state of Kerala, has been
Solution: In December 2022, India's first and declared India's first full library constituency.
world's second Infantry Museum was inaugurated in
Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Q91. Who among the following has been honored
with the Prime Minister's Award of Australia?
Q87. Recently in which institute of India artificial (A) PT Usha
heart has been made? (B) Veena Nair
(A) I.I. T. Madras (C) Deepa Malik
(B) I.I.T. Mumbai (D) Priyanka Joshi
(C) B.H. U Ans: B
(D) none of the above Solution: Veena Nair is a teacher of Indian origin,
Ans: D who has been awarded the Prime Minister's Award
Solution: Recently artificial heart has been made by of Australia for her special contribution in the field
IIT Kanpur. The artificial heart will be tested on of science. She belongs to View Bank College,
animals first in 2023, followed by a heart transplant. Melbourne.
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Q92. Recently who has been appointed as the first Q96. Who among the following was awarded the Para
woman President of Table Tennis Federation of India in Sports Person of the Year award recently?
December 2022 (A) Devendra Jhajharia
(A) Savitri Jindal (B) Archana Mohanty (B) Avni Lekhra
(C) Meghna Ahlawat (D) none of the above (C) L Y Suhas
Ans: C (D) Amit Jain
Solution: In December 2022 Meghna Ahlawat has been Ans: B
appointed as the first woman President of Table Tennis Solution: Ani Lekhra, who won 2 medals in the Tokyo
Federation of India and Kamlesh Mehta has been Paralympics 2020, was recently selected as the Para
elected as the Secretary of the Federation. Sports Person of the Year at the India Sports Awards.
Meanwhile, Ranji cricketer Sarkar Talwar was honored
Q93. Which team won the title of Tennis Premier with the Lifetime Achievement of the Year award.
League 2022 held in December 2022?
(A) Chennai Stallions Q97. Consider the following statements regarding the
(B) Hyderabad Strikers National Sports Awards 2022 -
(C) Mumbai Lion Army 1. Sharath Kamal has been selected for Major Dhyan
(D) Bengaluru Spartans Chand Khel Ratna Award
Ans: B 2. Total 25 players were given Arjuna Award
Solution: Fine CAB Hyderabad Strikers won the The correct statement/s from the above is/are -
Tennis Premier League 2022 title in December 2022. (A) only one
This is the second time in a row that Hyderabad has (B) only two
won this title. (C) both of the above
(D) none of the above
Q94. Recently, Leo Varadkar of Indian origin became Ans: C
very popular, he has become the Prime Minister of Solution: National Sports Award 2022 was given by
which country? President Draupadi Murmu on 30 November 2022 at
(A) Zimbabwe (B) Croatia Rashtrapati Bhavan. During this, a total of 25 players
(C) Djibouti (D) Ireland were given the Arjuna Award and table tennis player
Ans: D Sharat Kamal Achanta was given the Major
Solution: Leo Varadkar, a person of Indian origin, has Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award. Major Dhyan Chand
been elected as the Prime Minister of Ireland. 43-year- Khel Ratna Award is given by a sportsperson for his
old Varadkar is the youngest Prime Minister, he has outstanding performance during the last 4 years.
been elected Prime Minister for the second time.
Q98. Which of the following volcanoes erupted for
Q95. Which of the following countries was affected by the first time after 40 years?
the recent Bomb cyclone? (A) Mauna Loa (B) Kilayu
(A) United States of America (B) France (C) Merapi (D) Vesuvius
(C) Russia (D) Japan Ans: A
Ans: A Solution: The Mauna Loa volcano on the island of
Solution: The United States was mainly affected by the
Hawaii had erupted for the first time after almost 40
bomb cyclone in December 2022. It is considered to be
years. This volcano is included in the category of
the biggest snow storm of the century, it had such an
effect that even the Niagara Falls froze. Its maximum
the world's largest active volcanoes.
effect was seen in New York. .
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Q99. Recently with which country did India conduct Ans: C

Harimau Shakti joint exercise? Solution: French President Manuel Macron announced
(A) Nepal (B) Malaysia the end of Operation Barkhane in the Sahel region of
(C) Maldives (D) Singapore Africa. It is a military operation aimed at assisting local
Ans: B armed forces in preventing the resurgence of non-state
Solution: The 2022 edition of the joint war exercise armed groups in the region. The campaign began in
Harimau Shakti between India and Malaysia was January 2013 in the Sahel region of Africa.
conducted at Pulai, Kluang Malaysia. It is an annual
training event between the Indian and Malaysian armies Q103. Bilateral military training exercise Austra-Hind :
which is organized since 2012. 22 between Indian Army and Australian Army held in
which of the following place?
Q100. Who among the following was awarded the (A) Uttarakhand
UNESCO Gandhi Medal during the Indian International (B) Rajasthan
Film Awards 2022? (C) Andaman and Nicobar
(A) Wahid Mobasheri (D) Kerala
(B) Daniela Marin Ans: B
(C) Payam Eskander Solution: Bilateral military training exercise Austra –
(D) Nader Siever Hind 22 between Indian Army and Australian Army
Ans: C was conducted at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in
Solution: The 53rd International Film Festival of India Rajasthan. It is an annual event held alternately in India
was held in Goa. During this, Vahid Mobasheri and and Australia.
Daniela Marin were selected as Best Actor and Best
Actress respectively. During this, Payam Eskander was Q104. Which of the following organization has
awarded the UNESCO Gandhi Medal for Nargesi. celebrated its 74th foundation day recently?
(A) Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
Q101. Who among the following was recently honored (B) Navodaya Vidyalaya Sangathan
with the Champions of the Earth Award? (C) National Cadet Corps
(A) Shah Rukh Khan (D) Border Security Force
(B) Diya Mirza Ans: C
(C) Poornima Devi Burman Solution: National Cadet Corps (NCC) celebrated its
(D) Rajiv Bhatnagar 74th Foundation Day on 27 November 2022. The
Ans: C National Cadet Corps was established in the year 1948
Solution: Indian wildlife biologist Dr. Poornima Devi and its Raising Day is celebrated every year on the
Barman has been honored with the Champions of the fourth Sunday of November.
Earth award. It is the highest environmental honor of • The National Cadet Corps is the youth wing of the
the United Nations. The Champions of the Earth award Indian Armed Forces
is given in recognition of innovative ways undertaken • Under this, basic military training in small arms and
to support nature's capacity for renewal. Purnima Devi drill is given to youth, especially school and college
is the founder of Hargila Sena. students.

Q102. Which of the following country recently Q105. Recently Har Ghar Ganga Jal Project was
announced the end of Operation Barkhane? launched in which of the following state?
(A) USA (B) Britain (A) Uttarakhand (B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) France (D) Germany (C) Bihar (D) West Bengal
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Ans: C Q108. Who among the following achieved the

Solution: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched distinction of becoming the first male player to score a
Har Ghar Ganga Jal Project on 27 November 2022 in goal in 5 FIFA World Cups?
Rajgir. This is a unique and ambitious initiative to (A) Cristiano Ronaldo (B) Lionel Messi
provide tap water to the dry areas of the state of Bihar. (C) Ronaldinho (D) none of these
This scheme will help in harvesting the excess water of Ans: A
Ganga during monsoon season. It is noteworthy that Solution: Portugal's star football player Cristiano
this scheme is a part of Bihar government's Jal Jeevan Ronaldo achieved the distinction of becoming the first
Hariyali Yojana. male player to score 5 World Cup goals in November
2022. He achieved this feat on 25 November 2022 by
Q106. Vikram Gokhale who passed away recently was scoring in Portugal's first match against Ghana in Qatar
related to which of the following field? during the World Cup. He is the top goalscorer in men's
(A) literature (B) Politics international football.
(C) scientist (D) actor
Ans: D Q109. Where was the 25th National Conference on E-
Solution: Vikram Gokhale who passed away recently Governance held recently?
was a veteran actor of India. He had worked in many (A) Jammu and Kashmir
popular Bollywood films, in which Bhool Bhulaiyaa, (B) Delhi
Mission Mangal etc. are some of the important films. (C) Karnataka
He was also given the National Film Award in the Best (D) Telangana
Actor category for the Marathi film Aasmi. Ans: A
Solution: The 25th National Conference on e-
Q107. Which of the following ministry recently Governance was organized in Katra, Jammu and
announced the country's first National Suicide Kashmir. The conference was organized by the
Prevention Strategy? Department of Administrative Reforms and Public
(A) Ministry of Law Grievances and the Ministry of Electronics and
(B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Information Technology.
(C) Ministry of Social Welfare
(D) Ministry of Women and Child Development Q110. Recently, according to the American company
Ans: B Morning Consult, who was chosen as the world's most
Solution: The country's first suicide prevention policy popular leader?
was announced on 22 November 2022 by the Union (A) Narendra Modi (B) Anthony Albanese
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This is the first (C) Joe Biden (D) Rishi Sunak
of its kind program in the country which will work for Ans: A
time bound action plans and multi-sectoral Solution: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
collaboration to bring down the suicide mortality rate been voted the world's most popular leader in the
by 10 percent by the year 2030. It is noteworthy that on ratings released by the American company Morning
an average 1 lakh people commit suicide every year in Consult about the popularity of world leaders. In this
India and suicides are highest in the age group of 15- 29 list, the President of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez,
years. was at the second place and the Prime Minister of
Australia, Anthony Albanese, at the third place. US
President Joe Biden is at 9th position and UK Prime
Minister Rishi Sunak is at 22nd position in this list.
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Q111. India Water Week was organized at which of (D) Uttar Pradesh
the following - Ans: C
(A) Bhopal (B) Greater Noida Solution: Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar
(C) Patna (D) New Delhi Saxena recently announced a one-time property tax
Ans: B waiver scheme, named as 'Samridhi'.
Solution: The seventh India Water Week was
organized in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh between Q115. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal
1st - 5th November. The theme of this year's event Committee (GEAC) approved the Genetically
was - Water security for sustainable development Modified (GM) version of which product for
and equity. commercial cultivation?
(A) Mustard (B) Brinjal
Q112. India Handicraft Festival 2022 was organized (C) gram (D) cotton
in which of the following cities of Uttar Pradesh? Ans: A
(A) Agra Solution: The Genetic Engineering Appraisal
(B) Lucknow Committee (GEAC) has approved a genetically
(C) Prayagraj modified (GM) mustard, technically called Dhara
(D) Varanasi Mustard Hybrid-11 (DMH-11), for commercial
Ans: B cultivation, developed by Delhi University. was
Solution: India Handicraft Festival 2022 was developed by the Center for Genetic Manipulation
organized in Kanshi Ram Smriti Upvan, Lucknow of Crop Plants.
in the month of November. This year's theme for the
event was - Steps towards self-reliant India. Q116. Which institute won the 'National Intellectual
Property Awards 2021 and 2022'?
Q113. Which country is the largest contributor to (A) IIT Mumbai (B) IIM Lucknow
per capita greenhouse gas emissions? (C) IIT Madras (D) IIM Ahmedabad
(A) America (B) China Ans: C
(C) Germany (D) Russia Solution: The Indian Institute of Technology
Ans: A Madras (IIT Madras) has won the 'National
Solution: “Emissions Gap Report 2022: The Intellectual Property Awards 2021 and 2022'. The
Closing Window” was released by the United institute has been recognized as the top Indian
Nations Environment Program (UNEP). India's per educational institute for patent filing, grant and
capita greenhouse gas emissions stood at 2.4 tCO2e commercialization. The award is presented by the
(tonne carbon dioxide equivalent), much lower than Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
the world average of 6.3 tCO2e in 2020. Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Q114. Which state/UT has launched the one-time Q117. Durgavati Tiger Reserve, which was notified
property tax waiver scheme 'Samriddhi' recently, is located in which state/UT?
(SAMRIDDHI)? (A) Karnataka
(A) Gujarat (B) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Maharashtra (C) Rajasthan
(C) New Delhi (D) Tamil Nadu
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Ans: B Q120. Pitt Island, where hundreds of pilot whales

Solution: Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Board were found dead, is located in which country?
approved a new reserve for tigers of Panna Tiger (A) Japan (B) New Zealand
Reserve (PTR), which will be called Durgavati (C) Russia (D) Cambodia
Tiger Reserve. The interlinking of the Ken-Betwa Ans: B
rivers will submerge a quarter of the 2,339 sq km Solution: 240 pilot whales have died after being
new tiger reserve. A green corridor connecting PTR stranded on Pitt Island in New Zealand in the
to Durgavati will be developed to allow natural Pacific Ocean.
movement of tigers into the new reserve.
Q121. Which union ministry organized the 'Betiyan
Q118. Which country achieved the lowest score in Bane Kushal' National Conference on Skilling in
the Global Hunger Index in 2022? Non-Traditional Livelihoods (NTL)?
(A) Djibouti (B) Pakistan (A) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(C) Syria (D) Yemen (B) Ministry of Water Resources
Ans: D (C) Ministry of Textiles and Industries
Solution: The Global Hunger Index score is based (D) Ministry of Home Affairs
on four indicators – undernourishment, child Ans: A
stunting, child wasting and child mortality. China Solution: The Ministry of Women and Child
and Kuwait are the Asian countries that have been Development (MWCD) organized a National
ranked at the top of the list. The level of hunger is Conference on Skilling in Non-Traditional
highest in the South Asian region. Yemen ranks last Livelihood (NTL) for girls named 'Betiyan Bane
in the world in the Global Hunger Index 2022. Kushal'. This conference was organized under the
banner of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' on the occasion
Q119. According to the 'Living Planet Report' of International Girl Child Day.
published by the World Wildlife Fund, by what
percent the monitored wildlife population has Q122. The 'Water Sports Centre' jointly built by the
declined in the last 50 years? Sports Authority of India (SAI) and NTPC was
(A) 5% (B) 18% recently inaugurated in which state/UT?
(C) 96% (D) 69% (A) Uttar Pradesh (B) Uttarakhand
Ans: D (C) Jammu (D) Himachal Pradesh
Solution: The 'Living Planet Report' published by Ans: D
WWF states that the last five decades between Solution: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and
1970-2018 have seen a 69% decline in monitored Sports Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated a water
wildlife populations (including mammals, sports center at Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh. The
amphibians, fish, reptiles). The reason for such first of its kind water sports center in Himachal
decline can be attributed to drastic and catastrophic Pradesh has been jointly launched by Sports
climate change, pollution, land and habitat Authority of India (SAI) and National Thermal
degradation, diseases, invasive species and more. Power Corporation (NTPC). The center will be
dedicated to training athletes in water sports such as
rowing, canoeing and kayaking.
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Q123. Kuno National Park, where cheetahs were Ans: A

introduced, is located in which state? Solution: French writer Anne Arnoux has been
(A) Rajasthan announced as the winner of the 2022 Nobel Prize in
(B) Madhya Pradesh Literature. The 82-year-old author is known for her
(C) Chhattisgarh novels that draw on her personal experience of class
(D) Kerala and gender discrimination. More than 20 books
Ans: B written by Anne Arnoux have been school texts in
Solution: The central government has constituted a France for decades. India-born author Salman
9-member task force to monitor the introduction of Rushdie was also one of the contenders for the
cheetah in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park literary prize this year.
and other specified areas. The National Tiger
Conservation Authority (NTCA) will facilitate the Q126. In which of the following states, 'PM Mitra
functioning of the Cheetah Task Force. It will be in Mega Textile Park' is not going to be set up as per
force for a period of two years and will monitor the the approval granted by the Central Government
health status of cheetahs, quarantine and soft release recently?
enclosures, security status of the area and adaptation (A) Uttar Pradesh
of cheetahs' habitat to Kuno National Park. (B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Rajasthan
Q124. What will be the combined shareholding of (D) Telangana
LIC and the government after the proposed stake Ans: C
sale in IDBI Bank? Solution:
(A) 51% (B) 76% • With the objective of promoting the textile
(C) 21% (D) 34% industry, the Central Government has approved PM
Ans: D Mitra Mega Textile Park in seven states of the
Solution: The Department of Investment and Public country. PM Mitra Mega Textile Park will give a
Asset Management (DIPAM) invited bids to sell boost to the textile sector in line with the 5F (Farm
stake in IDBI Bank to facilitate its privatisation. to Fiber to Factory to Fashion to Foreign) vision.
The potential investor should have a minimum net • PM Mitra Mega Textile Parks will be developed in
worth of Rs 22,500 crore and should have reported Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra,
net profit in three of the last five years. The Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Mega
government and LIC hold 94.72 per cent stake in Textile Parks will be set up at Lucknow in Uttar
IDBI Bank. Post the sale, the combined Pradesh, Amravati in Maharashtra, Warangal in
shareholding of LIC and the government will come Telangana, Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu,
down to 34%. Kalaburagi in Karnataka, Dhar in Madhya Pradesh
and Navsari in Gujarat. These parks are to be
Q125. Annie Ernaux, winner of the 2022 Nobel completed by 2027-28.
Prize in Literature, is a writer from which country?
(A) France Q127. Which country has recently tested the drone
(B) Hungary 'Haile' capable of propagating radioactive tsunami?
(C) Poland (A) Israel (B) North Korea
(D) Germany (C) Russia (D) United States of America
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Ans: B (D) fifth

Solution: On March 21, 2023, North Korea Ans: B
successfully tested the nuclear drone 'Haile' from South Solution:The Global Unicorn Index, 2023 was released
Hamgyong province. This drone is capable of spreading by Hurun on April 18, 2023. Hurun Research has used
radioactive tsunami and is capable of nuclear attack data from 48 countries in this.
under the sea. major findings:
• Top countries in the world in terms of number of
Q128. As per the decision given by the Supreme Court unicorns: 1. America 2. China 3. India
recently, who among the following will be involved in • Top Destinations Attracting Unicorn Founders From
the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner Abroad: 1. US 2. Europe 3. China
and Election Commissioners of the country? • Cities with most unicorns: 1. San Francisco 2. New
1. Prime Minister 2. Leader of the Opposition in the York 3. Beijing
Lok Sabha • Most Valuable Unicorn: 1. ByteDance 2. SpaceX
3. President 4. Chief Justice Committee • Total number of unicorns in India (as of April, 2023):
Choose the correct answer with the help of the 138 unicorns
options given below –
(A) 1 and 4 (B) 1, 3 and 4 Q130. According to the 'India Digital Payments Annual
(C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) all of the above Report, 2022' released by Worldline in April, 2023, the
Ans: D top state in India in terms of digital payments is –
Solution: (A) Maharashtra (B) Tamil Nadu
• On March 02, 2023, Justice K. A five-judge (C) Kerala (D) Uttar Pradesh
constitution bench headed by M. Joseph gave an Ans: C
important decision related to the appointment of the Solution: On April 17, 2023 The 'India Digital
Chief Election Commissioner and Election Payments Annual Report, 2022' for the year 2022 has
Commissioners of the country. been published by Worldline, a global leader in
• According to the decision, now the Chief Election payment services. In the year 2022, 87.92 billion
Commissioner and other Election Commissioners of the transactions worth Rs 149.5 trillion processed by digital
country will be appointed by the President on the payment mode like UPI, debit cards, credit cards,
advice of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, prepaid payment instruments etc. in India.
the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the according to the report,
Chief Justice of India. • India's Top UPI Apps: 1. PhonePe 2. Google Pay 3.
• According to this, if there is no Leader of the Paytm Payments Bank
Opposition in the Lok Sabha, then the leader of the • Top states in digital payments: 1. Kerala 2.
largest opposition party will be included in the Maharashtra 3. Tamil Nadu
Appointments Committee. The provisions related to • Top Cities in Digital Payments: 1. Bengaluru 2. New
their appointment are mentioned in Article 324 of the Delhi 3. Mumbai
Indian Constitution. • Top UPI sender banks: 1. State Bank of India 2.
HDFC Bank 3. Bank of Baroda
Q129. In April, 2023, the Global Unicorn Index, 2023 • Top UPI Beneficiary Banks: 1. Paytm Payments Bank
released by Hurun ranked India in terms of the number 2. Yes Bank 3. State Bank of India
of unicorns in the world –
(A) second
(B) third
(C) fourth
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Q131. Recently, according to the export data Q133. The total number of medals won by India in
released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the '36th Asian Wrestling Championship, 2023' held
the trade deficit of India in the year 2022 – 23 is – in Astana, Kazakhstan between 09 – 14 April, 2023
(A) $89.87 billion is –
(B) 101.15 billion dollars (A) 10 medals (B) 12 medals
(C) $121.82 billion (C) 14 medals (D) 18 medals
(D) $127.08 billion Ans: C
Ans: C Solution:
Solution: • The 36th Asian Wrestling Championship, 2023
• Recently, the export data for the year 2022 – 23 was held in Astana, Kazakhstan from 09 – 14 April,
has been released by the Ministry of Commerce and 2023. The event was earlier scheduled to be held in
Industry. New Delhi, India.
• India's total exports have increased by 13.84 • 331 wrestlers from 22 countries participated in this
percent during FY 2022 – 23 as compared to FY competition. 30 wrestlers from India participated in
2021 – 22. India's total exports are expected to grow this competition.
by 13.84 per cent to reach US$ 770.18 billion in FY • In this competition, India won a total of 14 medals
2022-23 from US$ 676 billion in FY 2021-22. with 1 gold, 3 silver and 10 bronze medals and
• India's total imports in FY 2022 – 23 have reached secured 7th position in the medal table.
$892 billion and trade deficit in FY 2022 – 23 is • Countries that topped the medal table in this
about $122 billion ($121.82 billion) which was competition – 1. Kazakhstan 2. Japan 3. Iran
$83.35 billion in FY 2021 – 22. The service surplus
in FY 2022-23 stood at $144.76 billion. Q134. The mission 'JUICE' launched by the
• Top importing countries from India: US, UAE, European Space Agency on April 13, 2023 is
Netherlands, China related to which of the following?
• Top exporting countries to India: China, UAE, (A) Moon (B) Planet Jupiter
US, Russia (C) Venus (D) Mars
Ans: B
Q132. The world's first drone carrier (unmanned Solution:
combat air aircraft carrier) warship has been • On April 13, 2023, the European Space Agency
launched by which country in April, 2023? launched the JUICE mission to study Jupiter and its
(A) United States of America (B) China icy moons (satellites- Ganymede, Callisto and
(C) Turkiye (D) Israel Europa).
Ans: C • Full form of JUICE: Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer
Solution: • This explorer was launched from French Guiana
• In April 2023, Turkey launched its largest warship by Ariane-5 launch vehicle, this mission will enter
'TCG Anadolu'. It is the world's first unmanned the orbit of Ganymede satellite in the year 2034.
combat aircraft carrier. • The main objective of this mission is to find out
• The ship is Turkey's first aircraft carrier and the the possible habitable environment by detailed
world's first to have an air wing composed primarily mapping of the surfaces of Jupiter's moons and
of unmanned aircraft. analysis of water bodies below the surface.
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Q135. Recently, according to the report released by Ans: B

scientists of Europe and United States, which is the Solution: On April 10, 2023, the Election
most contributing gas to global warming from 1850 Commission of India granted the status of a national
to 2021? party to the Aam Aadmi Party. Along with this, the
(A) Carbon dioxide status of national party was withdrawn from 3
(B) methane parties, the parties from which the status of national
(C) nitrous oxide party was withdrawn are – All India Trinamool
(D) carbon monoxide Congress, Communist Party of India and Nationalist
Ans: A Congress Party. Thus at present the total number of
Solution:On March 29, 2023, researchers from national parties in the country has increased to 6.
Europe and the United States released a report At present the national parties of India –
calculating the national contribution to global 1. Indian National Congress
warming due to greenhouse gases such as carbon 2. Bharatiya Janata Party
dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide from the 1850s 3. Bahujan Samaj Party
to 2021. 4. Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Green house gases most responsible for global 5. National People's Party
warming – 6. Aam Aadmi Party
1. Carbon dioxide: 1.11 °C
2. Methane: 0.41 °C Q137. According to 'India Tourism Statistics, 2022'
3. Nitrous Oxide: 0.08°C released in September, 2022, from which country
Most responsible nation for global warming maximum foreign tourists came to India in the year
1. United States: 0.28 °C (17.3%) 2021?
2. China: 0.20 °C (12.3%) (A) United States of America
3. Russia: 0.10°C (6.1%) (B) Bangladesh
(C) United Kingdom
4. Brazil: 0.08°C (4.9%)
(D) United Arab Emirates
5. India: 0.08°C (4.8%)
Ans: A
According to the report, emissions from developed Solution: According to the 'India Tourism Statistics,
countries have contributed significantly to warming 2022' released in September, 2022, 7 million
since the Industrial Revolution. international tourists came to India in the year 2021.
Compared to the year 2020, an increase of 10.6 percent
Q136. Which of the following party's national status has been registered in the international tourist arrivals
has not been withdrawn by the Election in India in the year 2021.
Commission of India in April, 2023? • Top Countries in Foreign Tourist Arrivals in India in
(A) All India Trinamool Congress 2021: 1. USA 2. Bangladesh 3. United Kingdom
(B) National People's Party • Top Destinations for Indian Citizens in the year 2021:
(C) Communist Party of India 1. UAE 2. USA 3. Qatar
(D) Nationalist Congress Party • Top State/UT in number of foreign tourist arrivals: 1.
Punjab 2. Maharashtra 3. Delhi
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Q138. The results of the 'All India Tiger Estimation, Q140. Which of the following states has been declared
2022' were released in April, 2023, according to which as the country's first 'Har Ghar Jal' certified state in
the number of tigers in India in the year 2022 is – August 2022?
(A) 3,167 tigers (B) 3,324 tigers (A) Goa
(C) 3,248 tigers (D) 3,128 tigers (B) Madhya Pradesh
Ans: A (C) Uttar Pradesh
Solution:On April 09, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra (D) Uttarakhand
Modi released the results of the fifth cycle of the All Ans: A
India Tiger Estimation, 2022. According to the latest Solution: On 18 August 2022, Goa was declared the
tiger census, the number of tigers in India has reached country's first 'Har Ghar Jal' certified state.
3167 in the year 2022 which was 2967 in the year 2018. With this, Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu were
Between 2018 and 2022, an increase of 6.74 percent declared the first 'Har Ghar Jal' certified Union
has been registered in the number of tigers in India. Territories.
It is noteworthy that on April 1, 1973, Project Tiger was
started by the Government of India for tiger Q141. Where was the 'Insight International Conference
conservation. On April 01, 2023 Project Tiger 2022' on Sustainable and Innovative Finance for Green
completes 50 years of inception. To commemorate this, and Healthy Transport held in September 2022?
on April 09, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi (A) New Delhi
inaugurated the 'Commemoration of 50 years of Project (B) Ahmedabad
Tiger' program in Mysore, Karnataka. (C) Indore
(D) Dehradun
Q139. Consider the following statements about PM Ans: A
Shree Yojana- Solution:'Insight International Conference 2022 on
1-The implementation of this scheme is proposed to be Sustainable and Innovative Finance for Green and
done in a period of 5 years. Healthy Transportation' was organized on 15-16
2- Under this scheme the schools will be developed as September 2022 in New Delhi.
green schools.
Which of the above statement is true? Q142. In a report released by NCRB in August
(A) 1 only 2022, which state of India recorded the maximum
(B) 2 only number of sedition cases?
(C) Both the statements are true (A) Delhi
(D) Both the statements are false
(B) Gujarat
Ans: C
(C) Uttar Pradesh
Solution: Both the given statements are true.
(D) Andhra Pradesh
PM Shree Yojana is the new Centrally Sponsored
Scheme by the Union Cabinet headed by the Prime Ans: D
Minister. Solution: According to the report released by
The scheme is to be implemented over a period of 5 NCRB in August 2022, maximum cases of sedition
years from 2022-23 to 2026-27. were registered in Andhra Pradesh.
PM Shree Schools are to be developed as Green
Schools.
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Q143. 3 cities of India included in UNESCO Global Ans: C

Network of Learning Cities in September 2022, which Solution: Both the given statements are true.
of the following district has not been included in this The 48th G-7 summit was held in the Bavarian Alps,
list? Germany.
(A) Thrissur (Kerala) This conference was presided over by Germany.
(B) Nilambur (Kerala) The central theme of the conference was 'Progress
(C) Modhera (Gujarat) towards an equitable world'.
(D) Warangal (Telangana)
Ans: C Q146. Who was elected the President of Colombia in
Solution: In September 2022, UNESCO has announced August 2022?
the inclusion of 77 cities from 44 countries in the (A) Anwar Ibrahim
Global Network of Learning Cities. (B) Gustav Petro
These 77 cities include 3 Indian cities- (C) Bost Pahor
1- Nilambur (Kerala) (D) Petro Powell
2- Thrissur (Kerala) Ans: B
3- Warangal (Telangana) Solution: In August 2022, Gustav Petro was elected the
President of Colombia.
Q144. Where among the following was the 22nd SCO He is the first presidential leader to become the
summit held? President of Colombia.
(A) Tajikistan (B) Iran He succeeds Ivan Duku.
(C) Uzbekistan (D) Kuwait
Ans: C Q147. Which of the following companies was conferred
Solution: The 22nd Shanghai Summit was organized in with the status of Maharatna Company in September
Samarkand, city of Uzbekistan. 2022?
A memorandum of commitment was signed in the (A) REC
conference to grant permanent member status of SCO (B) IOCL
to Iran. (C) PFC
In the same conference, it was decided to declare (D) NHPC
Varanasi as the tourism and cultural capital of Shanghai Ans: A
Cooperation Organization in the year 2022-23. Solution:REC got the status of 12th Maharatna
company in September 2022.
Q145. Consider the following statements regarding the On 21st September 2022 REC was granted this status to
48th G-7 summit- Maharatna Company by the Government of India.
1.This conference was presided over by Germany. Now the total number of Maharatna companies has
2-The central theme of this conference was 'Progress increased to 12.
towards an equitable world'.
Which of the above are true statements- Q148. Recently, in which state has the Ministry of
(A) 1 only Environment, Forest and Climate Change approved the
(B) 2 only establishment of 'Terai Elephant Reserve'?
(C) Both the statements are true (A) Uttarakhand
(D) Both the statements are false. (B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Orissa
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Ans: B
Solution:The Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change has approved the establishment of
Terai Elephant Reserve in Uttar Pradesh.
This will be the country's 33rd while Uttar Pradesh's
second elephant sanctuary.
This sanctuary will be spread over 4 districts
Lakhimpur Kheri, Bahraich, Pilibhit, and
Shahjahanpur.

Q149. The exercise 'Exercise KAKADU 2022' was

organized at which of the following places?
(A) Jaisalmer
(B) Colombo
(C) Darwin
(D) Dhaka
Ans: C
Solution: Exercise KAKADU 2022 is to be
conducted in Darwin Australia in September 2022.
The main theme of this exercise was "partnership,
leadership, friendship".
It is a multinational biennial naval exercise.
INS Satpura, P8 patrol aircraft participated in the
exercise.

Q150. In September 2022, which state approved the

creation of 'State Transformation Commission' in
place of 'State Planning Commission'?
(A) Gujarat
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Haryana
(D) Uttar Pradesh
Ans: D
Solution: While reorganizing the State Planning
Commission, Uttar Pradesh approved the proposal
to create a new institution 'State Transformation
Commission' in its place.
The Chief Minister will be the chairman of the State
Transformation Commission.