Current Affairs August 2023 MCQ Test

Current Affairs August 2023 MCQs Test for events in AUGUST 2023. Check out Latest MCQ Questions from Current Events held in August 2023 – Take this test to check your General Knowledge on current affairs topics from this year. These MCQ Question Answers are helpful for various entrance exams in India. MCQs from Topics related to Science and technology, Space research, Awards and honors, Entertainment, Sports, Politics, etc are covered in this test.

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1. As per the Supreme Court, who/ which institution retains power to scrap Article 370?

a.Prime Minister of India

b.President of India

c.Rajya Sabha

d.Lok Sabha

2. Rajouri Chikri woodcraft, which was seen in the news, is associated with which state/UT?

a.Himachal Pradesh

b.Karnataka

c.Goa

d.Jammu and Kashmir

3. Who holds the top spot in the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings for batters, as per rankings updated on 16 August 2023?

a.Suryakumar Yadav

b.Mohammad Rizwan

c.Babar Azam

d.Shubman Gill

4. In which city the warship 'INS Vindhyagiri' was inaugurated by President Draupadi Murmu?

a.Chennai

b.Visakhapatnam

c.Mumbai

d.Kolkata

5. As per the recent monetary policy committee announcement, what is the repo rate as of August 2023?

a.5.50%

b.7.50%

c.8.50%

d.6.50%

6. Who jointly launched the 'Study in India Portal'?

a.S. Jaishankar and Dharmendra Pradhan

b.Amit Shah and Dharmendra Pradhan

c.Rajnath Singh and S. Jaishankar

d.Rajnath Singh and Dharmendra Pradhan

7. Who is currently the richest woman in the world as of August 2023?

a.Alice Walton

b.Francoise Bettencourt Meyers

c.Julia Koch

d.Jacqueline Mars

8. Which organization has recently launched 'Jaldost Airboat'?

a.National Aerospace Laboratories

b.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

c.Garuda Aerospace

d.DRDO

9. Which national park is known as the natural habitat of Asiatic lions?

a.Bandipur National Park

b.Jim Corbett National Park

c.Kaziranga National Park

d.Gir National Park

10. Which Indian state is conducting a caste-based survey across the state?

a.Madhya Pradesh

b.Kerala

c.Tamil Nadu

d.Bihar

11. Which Formula One driver won the Belgian Grand Prix title for the 8th time in a row?

a.Charles Leclerc

b.Sergio Perez

c.Daniel Ricciardo

d.Max Verstappen

12. What historic achievement did the Indian women’s archery team accomplish in the World Archery Championships held in Berlin?

a.They emerged as the top-ranked team in the World Archery Championships.

b.They won their first-ever gold medal in the compound women’s team final.

c.They secured a victory against Mexico in the under-21 category.

d.They won the World crown at the elite level for the third time in a row.

13. Which Indian-American has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Tesla?

a.Vaibhav Taneja

b.Deepak Ahuja

c.Arun Sinha

d.Diljit Singh

14. Which bill proposes to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860?

a.None of the above

b.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

c.Bharatiya Nyay Prakriya Sanhita, 2023

d.Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita, 2023

15. What is the new name of the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE)?

a.IIIT Thane

b.IIM Mumbai

c.IIM Thane

d.IIM Pune

16. Who became the first-ever Indian to clinch the individual World Title at the World Archery Championships final in Berlin?

a.Parneet Kaur

b.Jyothi Surekha Vennam

c.Ojas Deotale

d.Aditi Swami

17. Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation of India?

a.Ajay Kumar

b.Ashok Sinha

c.Awadhesh Puri

d.R Doraiswamy

18. TRAI has tied up with whom to establish cooperation in the field of telecommunication?

a.Google

b.C-DOT

c.Reliance

d.Meta

19. UNESCO has suggested adding which city to its list of world heritage centres in danger?

a.Venice

b.New Delhi

c.Rome

d.Paris

20. What is the name of the Russian lunar lander set to launch on this mission?

a.Luna 25

b.Chandrayaan-3

c.Artemis

d.Lunar Rover-1

21. Who has become the fourth Indian to win a gold medal in the U20 World Championships?

a.Mohit Kumar

b.Deepak Punia

c.Palwinder Cheema

d.Ravi Dahiya

22. Where is the G20 Film Festival being held?

a.Beijing, China

b.Tokyo, Japan

c.Mumbai, India

d.New Delhi, India

23. Who co-authored the book ‘Memories Never Die,’ a tribute to the life and legacy of the late former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam?

a.Dr. APJM Nasima Maraikayar and scientist Dr. Y. S. Rajan

b.Arundhati Roy and Mulk Raj Anand

c.Vikram Seth and scientist Dr. Y. S. Rajan

d.Dr. APJM Nasima Maraikayar and Amit Saha

24. What city retained its top position and won the National Smart City Award in the fourth edition of the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC)?

a.Surat

b.Agra

c.Indore

d.Chennai

25. Which naval exercise recently concluded its 27th edition in Sydney, Australia, involving multiple countries’ navies?

a.Operation Trident

b.Operation Pacific Unity

c.Exercise Malabar 2023

d.Exercise Blue Waters

26. Starlab station is a joint venture of Voyager Space and which institution?

a.Boeing

b.Airbus

c.Dhruv

d.SpaceX

27. What is the theme for World Breastfeeding Week 2023?

a.Breastfeeding: Foundation of Life

b.Let’s make breastfeeding and work, work!

c.Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding

d.Breastfeeding for a Healthy Future

28. Recently scientists of which institute of India have discovered a new star?

a.Indian Astrobiology Research Center

b.C-DAC

c.None of these

d.Indian Institute of Astrophysics

29. Which institution signed MoUs with 35 institutions for promoting collaboration in standardization and conformity assessment?

a.PIB

b.BIS

c.NASSCOM

d.NITI Aayog

30. Which women’s visually impaired cricket team won the T-20 final of the IBSA World Games in Birmingham?

a. Australia

b.Pakistan

c.England

d.India

31. Foxconn subsidiary inked ₹1,600 crore deal with which state to set up electronic components manufacturing facility?

a.Karnataka

b.Tamil Nadu

c.Maharashtra

d.Gujarat

32. Which state launched the ‘Gruha Jyothi scheme’?

a.Karnataka

b.Odisha

c.Madhya Pradesh

d.Kerala

33. What is the purpose of the 'Rajmargyatra' mobile app introduced by NHAI?

a.To provide entertainment content for highway users

b.To offer a seamless travel experience on Indian National Highways

c.To facilitate online shopping for highway travellers

d.To offer language translation services for highway users

34. Which film won the Best Feature Film Award at the 69th National Film Awards?

a.Rocketry

b.Gangubai Kathiawadi

c.The Kashmir Files

d.Sardar Udham Singh

35. On which important Buddhist religious day was Aung San Suu Kyi pardoned, leading to a reduction in her jail term?

a.Vesak

b.Poya

c.Dhamma Cakka Day

d.Asalha Puja

36. Which nationwide campaign has been started in honor of the martyred brave soldiers of the country?

a.'Mera Bharat Mahan'

b.‘Desh ke Veer Jawan’

c.'Desh ke Veer Saput'

d.'Meri Mati Mera Desh’

37. Who has become the fourth Indian to win a gold medal in the U20 World Championships?

a.Ravi Dahiya

b.Deepak Punia

c.Palwinder Cheema

d.Mohit Kumar

38. Who has been selected as the National Icon by the Election Commission of India?

a.Sachin Tendulkar

b.Kapil Dev

c.Virat Kohli

d.Saurabh Ganguly

39. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Nepal?

a.Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'

b.Rambaran Yadav

c.Bishombhar Prasad Shrestha

d.None of these

40. What is the significance of the Indian tricolour and ISRO logo being imprinted on the Moon’s surface?

a.It marks the site for a future lunar colony

b.It showcases India’s pioneering presence near the lunar south pole

c.It symbolizes India’s claim on lunar resources

d.It represents a partnership with other space agencies

41. Which institution barred intermediaries for annuities business?

a.SEBI

b.PFRDA

c.RBI

d.IRDAI

42. Where is the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) located?

a.Mahendra Giri

b.Sikkim

c.Cochin

d.Bengaluru

43. Matangini Hazra, who was seen in the news, was a woman freedom fighter from which state?

a.Assam

b.West Bengal

c.Odisha

d.Karnataka

44. Which Indian athlete has been banned for 4 years for doping?

a.Dutee Chand

b.Hima Das

c.Deepika Sinha

d.Annu Rani

45. What is the primary objective of the partnership between Axis Bank and Kiwi in offering lifetime free Axis Bank KWIK virtual credit cards through the Kiwi app?

a.To combine UPI's convenience with credit card rewards and benefits.

b.To offer virtual credit cards exclusively to Axis Bank customers.

c.To provide customers with traditional credit card rewards and benefits.

d.To promote cash payments and discourage digital transactions.

46. Which Union Ministry is associated with Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill?

a.Ministry of MSME

b.Ministry of Finance

c.Ministry of Corporate Affairs

d.Ministry of Commerce and Industry

47. What film was awarded the “Best Feature Film” at the 69th National Film Awards?

a.Gangubai Kathiawadi

b.Pushpa: The Rise

c.Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

d.RRR

48. ‘Vidhayak Ksetra Vikas Nidhi Yojana’ is associated with which state/UT?

a.Gujarat

b.Himachal Pradesh

c.Assam

d.West Bengal

49. What is the budget for Chandrayaan 3?

a.Rs 647 Crores

b.Rs 386 Crores

c.Rs 615 Crores

d.Rs 978 Crores

50. Recently scientists of which institute of India have discovered a new star?

a.Indian Institute of Astrophysics

b.Indian Astrobiology Research Center

c.none of these

d.C-DAC

51. Which country has won the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 title?

a.England

b.Brazil

c.Argentina

d.Spain

52. What is the full form of PM-KUSUM, an initiative by the Government of India aimed at providing clean energy solutions to farmers?

a.Pradhan Mantri Kheti Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan

b.Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Upkaran Mahabhiyan

c.Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan

d.Pradhan Mantri Kheti Urja Subsidy evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan

53. Which city is the host of the ‘National Conference on Nalanda Buddhism’?

a.Guwahati

b.Shillong

c.Patna

d.Leh

54. Who is currently the richest woman in the world as of August 2023?

a.Jacqueline Mars

b.Julia Koch

c.Francoise Bettencourt Meyers

d.Alice Walton

55. Which Indian city is the ‘G20-Digital Innovation Alliance (DIA) Summit’?

a.Pune

b.Bengaluru

c.Chennai

d.Varanasi

56. As per recent Home Ministry data, which state recorded the most number of missing girls between 2019 and 2021?

a.Gujarat

b.Manipur

c.Uttarakhand

d.Madhya Pradesh

57. What was Vakkom Purushothaman's role in politics before joining the Congress?

a.He was an activist of the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP).

b.He served as a Minister for Agriculture and Labour.

c.He was a member of the Congress party from the beginning.

d.He was the Chief Minister of Kerala.

58. Who is the current cabinet secretary of India ?

a.Sanjay Kumar Mishra

b.Rajiv Gauba

c.Tapan Deka

d.Ajit Doval

59. What is the term used for terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period, without naming a day for reassembly?

a.Prorogation

b.Adjournment motion

c.Dissolution

d.Adjournment sine die

60. What does the Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023 define?

a.Regulations for e-commerce platforms

b.Definitions of export and import duties

c.Expressions of online gaming, online money gaming, and virtual digital assets

d.Definitions of agricultural products

61. Which union minister launched the mobile app of 'ULLAS: New India Literacy Programme'?

a.Rajnath Singh

b.Dharmendra Pradhan

c.Smriti Irani

d.Amit Shah

62. Where is the Youth 20 Summit being organized under the G20 Presidency of India?

a.Varanasi

b.Kolkata

c.Jaipur

d.Patna

63. When was the ‘Maritime State Development Council’ constituted in India?

a.1997

b.1977

c.1957

d.2007

64. BRICS Startup Forum will be launched by which country?

a.India

b.China

c.South Africa

d.Brazil

65. What is the altitude of Migla, a strategically important point on the Likaru-Migla-Fukche road in Eastern Ladakh.

a.19,400 feet

b.18,000 feet

c.19,024 feet

d.20,000 feet

66. Who has become the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Athletics Championships?

a.Kishore Jena

b.Neeraj Chopra

c.DP Manu

d.Rohit Yadav

67. Recently, which leader's Lok Sabha membership has been restored by the Lok Sabha Secretariat?

a.Varun Gandhi

b.Chirag Paswan

c.Rahul Gandhi

d.Dimple Yadav

68. Which institution launched Centralised Web Portal ‘UDGAM’?

a.NASSCOM

b.RBI

c.NITI Aayog

d.NHAI

69. Which England player has recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket?

a.James Anderson

b.Ben Stroh

c.Steven Finn

d.Moeen Ali

70. How many Indian youths have been nominated for the International Young Eco-Hero Award 2023?

a.5

b.3

c.4

d.2

71. Why was the merger of Project Tiger and Project Elephant met with concerns?

a.The Prime Minister did not support the merger.

b.The merger might lead to a lack of clarity regarding fund allocation.

c.Project Tiger and Project Elephant have similar conservation goals.

d.The Union Ministry of Environment did not approve the merger.

72. As per Health Ministry data, which state recorded the most deaths due to heatwaves till June-end?

a.Kerala

b.Bihar

c.Gujarat

d.Rajasthan

73. What benefits do entities recognize as startups under the Startup India initiative receive from DPIIT?

a.Tax exemptions and government-funded schemes.

b.Performance evaluation over a specific number of years.

c.Access to mentorship and networking opportunities.

d.Access to angel investors and venture capital only.

74. What is the main objective of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill?

a.To allow government entities exclusive rights for mining deep-seated minerals

b.To remove atomic minerals from the list and limit exploration of minerals

c.To encourage private sector participation in the exploration of critical and deep-seated minerals

d.To increase government control over the mining sector

75. Which city is the host of the ‘National Conference on Nalanda Buddhism’?

a.Patna

b.Leh

c.Guwahati

d.Shillong

76. Which Indian won the gold medal in the under-17 category of the Asian Junior Squash Championship?

a.Ankita Raina

b.Mohini Singh

c.Aditi Sinha

d.Anahat Singh

77. Which nationwide campaign has been started in honor of the martyred brave soldiers of the country?

a.'Desh ke Veer Saput'

b.'Mera Bharat Mahan'

c.'Meri Mati Mera Desh’

d.‘Desh ke Veer Jawan’

78. Which portal has been launched by the Reserve Bank of India to track 'Unclaimed Deposits' deposited in banks?

a.Vishwas Portal

b.UDGAM Portal

c.Sahaj Portal

d.MADAD Portal

79. What is the Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker used for in missiles?

a.Initial phase tracking

b.Mid-course phase tracking

c.Intercepting enemy missiles

d.Terminal phase target tracking

80. What is the main purpose of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2023?

a.To amend the Indian Constitution

b.To grant more powers to the local government in Delhi

c.To establish a new political party in Delhi

d.To empower the Central Government to make rules for Delhi’s administration

81. Which country is the host of ‘Zayed Talwar 2023’ exercise?

a.Iran

b.UAE

c.Israel

d.Pakistan

82. Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs (CBIC) signed Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with which country?

a.Germany

b.Australia

c.UK

d.USA

83. Which institution approved the Guidelines for Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)?

a.UGC

b.AICTE

c.CBSE

d.NITI Aayog

84. Which company is preparing to launch the world’s largest privately-owned satellite called JUPITER-3?

a.Blue Origin

b.Space X

c.Virgin Galactic

d.Boeing

85. India’s Defence Ministry has decided to replace Microsoft Operating System with which Operating system?

a.Maya

b.macOS

c.Kuku

d.Haiku

86. In which state's assembly, a resolution has been passed recently against the 'Uniform Civil Code'?

a.Kerala

b.West Bengal

c.Bihar

d.Himachal Pradesh

87. What is the significance of the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) in Chandrayaan-3's mission?

a.It activates the spacecraft's liquid engine.

b.It positions the spacecraft into a lunar orbit.

c.It marks the spacecraft's touchdown on the Moon.

d.It separates the lander module from the spacecraft.

88. Which Union Ministry has set up a working group to decriminalise laws to further promote ease of doing business?

a.Ministry of MSME

b.Ministry of Finance

c.Ministry of Corporate Affairs

d.Ministry of Commerce and Industry

89. Who has taken over as the chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs?

a.Sanjay Sinha

b.Vivek Johri

c.SK Mishra

d.Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

90. What is ‘NBRI Namoh 108’, which has been developed by CSIR-NBRI?

a.Rice

b.Mango

c.Cotton

d.Lotus

91. ‘Luna-25’ is the Lunar Mission of which country?

a.Israel

b.UAE

c.Japan

d.Russia

92. When is National Handloom Day celebrated every year?

a.06th August

b.08th August

c.05th August

d.07th August

93. Which of the following countries currently holds a AAA credit rating from S&P Global, Fitch, and Moody’s agencies?

a.France

b.Australia

c.United States

d.Canada

94. Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pandey has recently visited which country?

a.Australia

b.USA

c.UK

d.Japan

95. Which regulatory body in India has authorized insurance companies' bond holdings in former HDFC to be treated as 'housing and infrastructure' investments until maturity?

a.Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

b.Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

c.Ministry of Finance

d.Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

96. What is the main objective of the Festival of Libraries 2023 held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from 5 to 6 July 2023?

a.To celebrate India’s independence anniversary

b.To showcase iconic libraries from across the world

c.To initiate a conversation on modernization and digitization of libraries in India

d.To promote cultural events at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

97. In which city the warship 'INS Vindhyagiri' was inaugurated by President Draupadi Murmu?

a.Chennai

b.Mumbai

c.Kolkata

d.Visakhapatnam

98. When was Article 370 abrogated in Jammu and Kashmir?

a.August 15, 2019

b.August 5, 1947

c.August 5, 2019

d.August 15, 1947

99. Which country is the host of ‘World Water Week 2023’ event?

a.Bangladesh

b.Sweden

c.USA

d.Sri Lanka

100. Who has become the joint second fastest batsman to complete 100 sixes in T20 International cricket?

a.David Warner

b.Cameron Green

c.Virat Kohli

d.Suryakumar Yadav

101. In which city the G20 Empower Summit is being organized under the chairmanship of India?

a.New Delhi

b.Gandhinagar

c.Guwahati

d.Jaipur

102. The first instance of captive breeding of the Himalayan vulture in India at which state?

a.Odisha

b.Uttarakhand

c.West Bengal

d.Assam

103. Which two navies participate in the MALABAR exercises?

a.Indian Navy and French Navy

b.Indian Navy and US Navy

c.Indian Navy and Russian Navy

d.Indian Navy and Chinese Navy

104. Recently 'Graphene-Aurora Program' has been launched in collaboration with which ministry?

a.Ministry of Electronics and IT

b.Ministry of Agriculture

c.Ministry of Education

d.Ministry of Home Affairs

105. The 15th summit of the BRICS group is being held under the chairmanship of which country?

a.India

b.China

c.Brazil

d.South Africa

106. Which country launched the ‘Sponge City Initiative’ in 2015?

a.China

b.USA

c.Australia

d.Japan

107. What name did Prime Minister Narendra Modi give to the spot on the Moon where Chandrayaan-3’s lander Vikram touched down?

a.Shiv Shakti Point

b.Lunar Landing Site

c.ISRO Landing Zone

d.Moon Touch Point

108. Nehru Memorial Museum and Library has been renamed as?

a.None of these

b.Patel Museum and Library

c.PM Museum and Library

d.Gandhi Memorial Museum and Library

109. What is the primary concern raised by environmentalists and opposition parties regarding the proposed expansion of Adani's Kattupalli Port?

a.Excessive cost of the expansion project

b.Lack of economic benefits for the region

c.Potential impact on soil and water resources

d.Threat to livelihoods of local fishers and damage to the environment

110. In which city is the G20 Film Festival being organized?

a.New Delhi

b.Mumbai

c.Kolkata

d.Jaipur

111. Who will be captain of Indian Men’s Cricket team in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023?

a.Shubman Gill

b.Virat Kohli

c.KL Rahul

d.Rohit Sharma

112. India has signed MoU with which country to share 'India Stack'?

a.Maldives

b.Kenya

c.Sri Lanka

d.Trinidad and Tobago

113. On August 15, 2023, India celebrated its _______ Independence Day.

a.77th

b.75th

c.78th

d.76th

114. Which country will host the 10-day Malabar Exercise this year?

a.Australia

b.USA

c.Japan

d.India

115. Micron is set to establish India’s first semiconductor plant in which state?

a.Uttar Pradesh

b.Tamil Nadu

c.Maharashtra

d.Gujarat

116. The World Bank announced a halt on new public finance projects in which country, after its Anti-Homosexuality Act?

a.Uganda

b.Israel

c.Afghanistan

d.Iran

117. What is the name of the new scheme launched to augment city bus operation by 10,000 e-buses on PPP model?

a.Bharat eBus Sewa

b.PM eBus Sewa

c.Central eBus Sewa

d.City eBus Sewa

118. The World Bank announced a halt on new public finance projects in which country, after its Anti-Homosexuality Act?

a.Afghanistan

b.Uganda

c.Israel

d.Iran

119. What is true about India’s role in the Human Hair industry?

a.India is the leading manufacturer of Human Hair products.

b.India is the primary consumer of Human Hair products.

c.India is the largest source of raw material for Human Hair in the world.

d.India is the largest importer of Human Hair.

120. Who inaugurated the 'Festival of Libraries' in New Delhi?

a.Shri Narender Modi

b.Smt Droupadi Murmu

c.Shri Rajnath Singh

d.Shri Amit Shah

121. Who has been appointed by BPCL as its brand ambassador?

a.Shahrukh Khan

b.Rahul Dravid

c.Akshay Kumar

d.Kapil Dev

122. Who holds the top spot in the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings for batters, as per rankings updated on 16 August 2023?

a.Shubman Gill

b.Mohammad Rizwan

c.Babar Azam

d.Suryakumar Yadav

123. What is the primary objective of the Expert Panel formed by the Union Education Ministry?

a.To revise anti-discrimination guidelines with respect to minorities in higher educational institutions

b.To address financial challenges faced by students

c.To promote technological innovation in educational institutions

d.To improve infrastructure in schools and colleges

124. Which Indian-origin leader has qualified for the presidential election of Singapore?

a.Abhay Deshpande

b.Devkrishnan

c.Pawan Nagarjuna

d.Tharman Shanmugaratnam

125. India is set to open a ‘Climate change and Health hub’ in which city, in partnership with Asian Development Bank (ADB)?

a.Chennai

b.Varanasi

c.New Delhi

d.Pune

126. Who has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court?

a.Daya Shankar Pandey

b.Subhasis Talapatra

c.Prem Prakash Sinha

d.Deepak Kumar Mishra

127. Reliance Jio recently completed the work related to connecting which country with a High-Speed Optic Fibre cable?

a.Sri Lanka

b.Cambodia

c.Indonesia

d.Maldives

128. Which portal has been launched to monitor child care institutions across the country?

a.Raksha Portal

b.Masi Portal

c.Kavach Portal

d.Bal Suraksha Portal

129. When is National Javelin Day celebrated annually?

a.07th August

b.09th August

c.06th August

d.08th August

130. Warship 'Mahendragiri' has been built by which Shipbuilders Limited?

a.Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

b.ABG Shipyard Limited

c.Cochin Shipyard Limited

d.Goa Shipyard Limited

131. Which pair won gold medal in SL3-SL4 category in Para-Badminton International-2023?

a.Sukant Kadam and Deep Ranjan

b.Deep Ranjan Bisoyee and Manoj Sarkar

c.Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam

d.Manoj Sarkar and Pramod Bhagat

132. Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Cambodia?

a.none of these

b.Norodom Sihamoni

c.Hun Sen

d.Hun manet

133. When is World Lion Day celebrated annually?

a.09th August

b.12th August

c.11th August

d.10th August

134. Who was the first Education Minister of India after Independence?

a.Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

b.Jawaharlal Nehru

c.Aurobindo Ghosh

d.Shyam Sundar Chakravarty

135. When will India host the 5th World Coffee Conference (WCC) 2023?

a.September 25 to September 28

b.September 15 to September 20

c.September 25 to October 1

d.October 10 to October 15

136. Which country has created a new Asian record in the men's 4x400m relay team event at the World Athletics Championships?

a.China

b.India

c.Bangladesh

d.Japan

137. What is the name of the Russian space agency?

a.RSA (Russian Space Administration)

b.RKA (Russian Cosmonautics Agency)

c.Roscosmos (Russian Federal Space Agency)

d.RFSA (Russian Federal Space Administration)

138. Which state has announced the establishment of ‘Mangrove Cell’?

a.West Bengal

b.Kerala

c.Assam

d.Tamil Nadu

139. What was Copparam Shreyas Hareesh known for who recently died in an accident?

a.A racing prodigy in motorcycle racing

b.A talented student in mathematics

c.A national-level chess champion

d.An exceptional football player

140. Which institution released the publication titled ‘75 Endemic Birds of India’?

a.Zoological Survey of India

b.UNEP

c.Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

d.NITI Aayog

141. What record did R Praggnanandhaa set during the FIDE World Cup 2023 chess tournament?

a.Most wins in a single tournament.

b.Most games played in the tournament.

c.Youngest player to reach the final.

d.Highest rating increase.

142. What is the title of the short film made by the Sports Authority of India on the athletes participating in the Asian Games?

a.'Namaste India'

b.'Halla Bol'

c.'Chak De India'

d.'Khelo India'

143. In which city is the 7th Hockey Men's Asian Champions Trophy being organized?

a.Varanasi

b.Hyderabad

c.Patna

d.Chennai

144. Who is the project director of India’s Moon Mission, Chandrayaan 3?

a.Ritu Karidhal Srivastava

b.P Veeramuthuvel

c.Vikram Sarabhai

d.S. Somnath

145. Which space agency in the world has launched Chandrayaan 3?

a.JAXA

b.ISRO

c.NASA

d.Roskosmos

146. Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation of India?

a.Ashok Sinha

b.Ajay Kumar

c.Awadhesh Puri

d.R Doraiswamy

147. Why was the date 7th August specifically chosen to celebrate National Handloom Day?

a.It commemorates the launch of the Swadeshi Movement.

b.It marks the birth anniversary of a renowned handloom weaver.

c.It is the day when the National Institute of Fashion Technology was established.

d.It is the Independence Day of India.

148. What was Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor best known for?

a.His achievements in sports

b.His work in politics

c.His career as an actor

d.His contributions to Marathi literature

149. Who won the title of Miss Earth India 2023?

a.Rakhi Kapoor

b.Vanshika Parmar

c.Priyan Sen

d.Sweta Sharda

150. Which entities collaborated on the development of the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) named Neerakshi?

a.Indian Navy and Army

b.Coast Guard and MSME entity

c.Indian Navy and Coast Guard

d.Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd and MSME entity AEPL

151. ‘Unmesha’ and ‘Utkarsh’ festivals were inaugurated in which state/UT?

a.Madhya Pradesh

b.Maharashtra

c.Goa

d.Gujarat

152. What name has ISRO given to the rover sent with Chandrayaan-3 mission?

a.Jigyasha

b.Gyan Ganga

c.Vikram

d.Pragyan

153. Which Union Ministry released the ‘State of Elementary Education in Rural India’ report?

a.Ministry of Education

b.Ministry of Women and Child Development

c.Ministry of MSME

d.Ministry of Rural Development

154. Bindeshwar Pathak, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?

a.Science

b.Social Work

c.Sports

d.Politics

155. What is the main purpose of the Global India AI 2023 Conference?

a.Focusing on space exploration

b.Providing a platform for AI discussions

c.Showcasing art and culture

d.Hosting sports events

156. Which country has hosted the first 'Karnataka Cultural Festival'?

a.Thailand

b.Maldives

c.Sri Lanka

d.Bhutan

157. ‘One District One Product’ launched its collaboration with which Union Ministry?

a.Ministry of MSME

b.Ministry of Rural Development

c.Ministry of Women and Child Development

d.Ministry of External Affairs

158. What is the theme for World Breastfeeding Week 2023?

a.Empowering Mothers Worldwide

b.Nurturing Babies for the Future

c.Promoting Healthy Families Together

d.Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility

159. What is the purpose of the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument onboard Chandrayaan-3 Rover?

a.To study the Moon’s gravitational field

b.To analyze the composition of lunar soil using intense laser pulses

c.To search for signs of past water presence on the Moon

d.To capture high-resolution images of lunar craters

160. 'Naya Savera Yojana' has been launched by which union ministry?

a.Ministry of Minority Affairs

b.Ministry of Home Affairs

c.Ministry of Education

d.Ministry of Rural Development

161. Who will lead the Indian team in the World Athletics Championships?

a.Rohit Yadav

b.Tajinderpal Singh Toor

c.Neeraj Chopra

d.Hima Das

162. Who will lead the Indian contingent in the upcoming World Athletics Championships 2023?

a.Shaili Singh

b.P T Usha

c.Neeraj Chopra

d.Hima Das

163. Who has been appointed as the new special agent in charge of the Salt Lake City Field Office by FBI Director Christopher Wray?

a.Shohini Sinha

b.Christopher Wray

c.Sumit Arora

d.Charles Joseph Bonaparte

164. How did the NDA defeat the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha?

a.y a voice vote

b.By a division vote

c.By a secret ballot

d.By a walkout

165. Lake Ohrid, which was seen in the news, is located in which continent?

a.Europe

b.Australia

c.Asia

d.North America

166. Who has been appointed as the new DGP of Haryana?

a.Shatrujit Singh Kapoor

b.BS Joshi

c.Ajay Hooda

d.Ashok Khemka

167. Which state/UT launched the ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ app?

a.Assam

b.Odisha

c.West Bengal

d.Gujarat

168. Upon which countries has the recent anti-dumping duty on optical fibre imports been imposed?

a.China, South Korea, and Indonesia

b.India, Indonesia, and South Korea

c.South Korea, China, and India

d.China, India, and Indonesia

169. What is the name of the bilateral exercise conducted with the UAE Navy?

a.‘Maritime Synergy’

b.‘Naval Friendship’

c.‘Zayed Talwar’

d.‘Oceanic Unity’

170. An ancient ‘Crystal quartz weighing unit’ has been found in which archaeological site in India?

a.Hampi

b.Keeladi

c.Lothal

d.Dholavira

171. Which Indian athlete has been banned for 4 years for doping?

a.Deepika Sinha

b.Dutee Chand

c.Hima Das

d.Annu Rani

172. FIFA has lifted the ban from which country's football federation with immediate effect?

a.Japan

b.Sri Lanka

c.Canada

d.Pakistan

173. What is the primary purpose of the MATSYA6000 submersible developed by the country?

a.Deep sea tourism

b.Underwater photography

c.Deep sea mining and exploration

d.Marine life observation

174. BRICS Startup Forum will be launched by which country?

a.Brazil

b.China

c.India

d.South Africa

175. Where was the 20th ASEAN-India Economic Ministers' Meeting held?

a.India

b.Malaysia

c.Thailand

d.Indonesia

176. The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill proposes which personality as the ‘Visitor’ to all the IIMs?

a.Vice President

b.Prime Minister

c.Union Education Minister

d.President

177. Which Indian became the youngest world champion in archery?

a.Neha Bisht

b.Deepika Kumari

c.Aditi Swamy

d.Shreya Sinha

178. What mode of settlement has been announced for trade between India and Malaysia?

a.US Dollar (USD)

b.Indian Rupee (INR)

c.Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

d.Euro (EUR)

179. Which country is the organiser of ‘Army 2023: 9th International Military-Technical Forum’?

a.China

b.UAE

c.Russia

d.India

180. What is the eligibility criteria for cases to be considered under the Vivad se Vishwas 2.0 scheme?

a.The dispute must involve an international party.

b.The arbitral award must have been issued up to January 31, 2023, or the court award must have been passed on or before April 30, 2023.

c.The dispute must be related to intellectual property rights.

d.The dispute must involve criminal offences.

181. Who has recently become India's top-ranked chess player, surpassing Viswanathan Anand in the live world rankings?

a.Aryan Chopra

b.D. Gukesh

c.S. L. Narayanan

d.Praggnanandhaa R

182. ISRO launched seven satellites of which country with PSLV-C56 rocket?

a.Cambodia

b.Singapore

c.Argentina

d.Sri Lanka

183. ‘FALCON Shield-2023’ is a military exercise participated by which countries?

a.China and Russia

b.India and UAE

c.China and UAE

d.India and USA

184. Which officer has been granted a one-year extension as Union Home Secretary by the Centre?

a.Ajay Kumar Bhalla

b.Ramesh Gupta

c.Sunil Verma

d.Rajesh Sharma

185. BARI Chinabadam-12, which was launched recently, is a new variety of which crop?

a.Ground-nut

b.Mango

c.Cotton

d.Paddy

186. What is the B20 (Business 20)?

a.A global business competition

b.An international business conference

c.A financial organization of 20 countries

d.The official G20 dialogue forum with the business community

187. Neeraj Chopra has qualified for Paris Olympics 2024 with a throw of how many metres?

a.88.77 Meters

b.88.55 Meters

c.88.33 Meters

d.88.00 Meters

188. Benisagar, which is in the news recently, is a place located in which state?

a.Haryana

b.Maharashtra

c.Gujarat

d.Jharkhand

189. Who is appointed as the head of the Committee of Privileges in the Rajya Sabha?

a.The Chief Whip of the ruling party

b.The Leader of the Opposition

c.The Deputy Chairperson

d.The Speaker of the Rajya Sabha

190. Who has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court?

a.Prem Prakash Sinha

b.Deepak Kumar Mishra

c.Daya Shankar Pandey

d.Subhasis Talapatra

191. What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?

a.Distributing free smartphones to rural communities

b.Offering interest-free loans to women entrepreneurs

c.Provide deposit free LPG connections to women from poor households

d.Providing free education to poor households

192. How many gallantry awards have been approved by the President on the occasion of 77th Independence Day?

a.78

b.76

c.77

d.79

193. Which club football tournament is the oldest in Asia and the third oldest in the world?

a.AFC Champions League

b.Copa Libertadores

c.FA Cup

d.Durand Cup

194. Which institution releases Digital Payments Index (DPI) in India?

a.Finance Ministry

b.NITI Aayog

c.RBI

d.NPCI

195. What is the key feature of the world’s first ethanol-fueled car launched by Nitin Gadkari?

a.It functions entirely on ethanol-based fuel

b.It can run on multiple types of fuels simultaneously

c.It’s a self-driving car

d.It’s the fastest car ever built

196. Which traditional craft originating from Rajasthan involves intricate designs, embedding gold and silver wires into metal, and polishing it to perfection?

a.Bikaner Kashidakari Craft

b.Udaipur Koftgari Metal Craft

c.Jodhpur Bandhej Craft

d.Jalesar Dhatu Shilp

197. Who has become India's number 1 chess player?

a.R. Praggnananda

b.Gukesh D

c.Viswanathan Anand

d.Pantala Harikrishna

198. ‘Indian Buddhist Culture and Heritage Centre’ is being constructed in which country?

a.Thailand

b.Sri Lanka

c.Nepal

d.Myanmar

199. Which player of the England cricket team has withdrawn his decision to retire from ODI cricket?

a.Ben Stokes

b.Stuart Broad

c.Alastair Cook

d.Moeen Ali

200. Who recently achieved the distinction of being the first Indian, following Viswanathan Anand, to advance to the semifinals of the FIDE Chess World Cup?

a.R Praggnanandhaa

b.Arjun Erigaisi

c.Magnus Carlsen

d.Viswanathan Anand

201. What is the purpose of the National Virtual Library of India (NVLI) under the NML scheme?

a.To establish libraries specifically for differently-abled individuals.

b.To provide financial assistance to model libraries.

c.To organize seminars and workshops for library professionals.

d.To create an open-access database of digital resources about India.

202. What is the main objective of the PM Vishwakarma scheme?

a.Promoting digital literacy in rural areas

b.Enhancing urban infrastructure

c.Supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople

d.Providing financial aid to farmers

203. How many railway stations across the country will be modernized under the 'Amrit Bharat Station' scheme?

a.608

b.308

c.408

d.508

204. In which location is the 31st World University Games currently being held?

a.Moscow, Russia

b.Naples, Italy

c.Chengdu, China

d.Tokyo, Japan

205. The Union Cabinet has approved the expansion of 'Digital India Project' with an outlay of Rs.

a.14,903 crore

b.15000 crores

c.14,103 crores

d.14,503 crore

206. In which area has Indian-American Shohini Sinha been appointed as the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI?

a.New York City

b.Washington DC

c.Salt Lake City, Utah

d.Los Angeles, California

207. What is the new name of the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE)?

a.IIM Mumbai

b.IIIT Thane

c.IIM Thane

d.IIM Pune

208. What is the name of the Lander Module in the Chandrayaan-3 mission that is expected to land on the Moon’s surface?

a.Luna

b.Explorer

c.Vikram

d.Apollo

209. India’s first indigenous e-Tractor Prima ET11 is developed by which institution?

a.L&T

b.CSIR

c.DRDO

d.IIT Madras

210. Who was honored with the first 'Udyog Ratna' award instituted by the Government of Maharashtra?

a.Adar Poonawala

b.Mukesh Ambani

c.Gautam Adani

d.Ratan Tata

211. Which portal has been launched by the Reserve Bank of India to track 'Unclaimed Deposits' deposited in banks?

a.MADAD Portal

b.Sahaj Portal

c.UDGAM Portal

d.Vishwas Portal

212. Which fuel was used in Chandrayaan 3?

a.Both b & c

b.Liquid hydrogen

c.Liquid fuel

d.Liquid oxygen

213. Who recently became Thailand’s new Prime Minister?

a.Joko Widodo

b.Srettha Thavisin

c.Prayut Chan-o-cha

d.Thaksin Shinawatra

214. Which country is the source of the air-launched Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) Anti-Tank Guided Missiles received by the Indian Air Force?

a.Russia

b.Israel

c.United States

d.India

215. Which country is the host of the 15th BRICS Summit in 2023?

a.Brazil

b.China

c.South Africa

d.India

216. Who recently made history by winning a gold medal at the Under 20 World Championship in men’s 61 Kg Freestyle wrestling category?

a.Sagar Jaglan

b.Deepak Punia

c.Ramesh Kumar

d.Mohit Kumar

217. Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pandey has recently visited which country?

a.Japan

b.Australia

c.USA

d.UK

218. Who has built the first 'Radio Frequency Seeker' of Akash Missile?

a.Indian Ordnance Factory

b.Bharat Dynamics Limited

c.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

d.Bharat Electronics Limited

219. ‘MPOWER Measures’, which are seen in the news, are associated with which organisation?

a.UN Women

b.World Health Organization

c.International Monetary Fund

d.World Bank

220. Who has been conferred with the first ever ‘Udyog Ratna’ award instituted by Maharashtra?

a.Ratan Tata

b.Lakshmi Mittal

c.Mukesh Ambani

d.Gautam Adani

221. What is the main focus of the National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP) launched by the National Deep Tech Startup Policy Consortium?

a.Encouraging startups to focus on social impact projects

b.Fostering a conducive ecosystem for deep tech startups in India

c.Supporting startups in the healthcare sector

d.Providing financial support to traditional startups

222. Which Union Ministry has recently introduced a fresh visa category named ‘Ayush Visa’?

a.Ministry of External Affairs

b.Ministry of Home Affairs

c.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

d.Ministry of Ayush

223. Which legal action was taken against the practice of instant triple talaq in India?

a.Enactment of the Triple Talaq Bill in 2019

b.Introduction of the Women's Equality Act in 2020

c.Passing of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill in 2017

d.Supreme Court's declaration of triple talaq as constitutional in 2017

224. Which England player has recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket?

a.James Anderson

b.Moeen Ali

c.Steven Finn

d.Ben Stroh

225. Which country is the host of Malabar 2023 multilateral naval exercise?

a.UAE

b.India

c.Sri Lanka

d.Australia

226. What is the purpose of Trans Lunar Injection (TLI) in space missions?

a.To activate the spacecraft's liquid engine.

b.To break free from Earth's gravitational force and head towards the Moon.

c.To position the spacecraft into a lunar orbit.

d.To separate the lander module from the spacecraft.

227. India's first 3D printed post office building has been inaugurated in which city?

a.Bangalore

b.New Delhi

c.Kolkata

d.Mumbai

228. President Smt. Draupadi Murmu released a postal stamp in whose memory?

a.Parkash Singh Badal

b.Grandmother Prakashmani

c.none of these

d.Arun Jaitley

229. Who has become the second Indian wrestler to win a gold medal at the U20 World Wrestling Championships?

a.Antim Panghal

b.Shreya Malik

c.Vinesh Phogat

d.Priya Malik

230. Who launched the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP)?

a.Nitin Gadkari

b.Rajnath Singh

c.Smriti Irani

d.Amit Shah

231. What is the proposed outlay of the Vishwakarma Yojana scheme, which was recently announced?

a.Rs 20000 crore

b.Rs 15000 crore

c.Rs 25000 crore

d.Rs 10000 crore

232. Who recently became India’s first-ever gold medallist at the World Athletics Championships?

a.Neeraj Chopra

b.Sushil Kumar

c.Abhinav Bindra

d.P. T. Usha

233. Karman Kaur Thandi is associated with which sports?

a.Badminton

b.Table Tennis

c.Squash

d.Tennis

234. India wins Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in Hockey. Who was India’s opponent in the final?

a.South Korea

b.Japan

c.Pakistan

d.Malaysia

235. Which institution has established a standard definition for ‘Water Neutrality’?

a.Ministry of Jal Shakti

b.WAPCOS

c.NITI Aayog

d.Indian Navy

236. Mediation Bill, 2023, aims to cut down the time to complete the mediation proceedings to how many days?

a.180 days

b.120 days

c.90 days

d.270 days

237. What is the name of India’s first space-based solar observatory ?

a.Solaris Mission

b.HelioScan-Alpha

c.SunView-1

d.Aditya-L1

238. The book titled ‘Memories Never Die, was launched as a tribute to?

a.Manmohan Singh

b.Pranab Mukherjee

c.Atal Bihari Vajpayee

d.Abdul Kalam

239. Recently 'Graphene-Aurora Program' has been launched in collaboration with which ministry?

a.Ministry of Electronics and IT

b.Ministry of Education

c.Ministry of Agriculture

d.Ministry of Home Affairs

240. In which city did the 31st World University Games take place?

a.Tokyo, Japan

b.New Delhi, India

c.Beijing, China

d.Chengdu, China

241. Who has been named the captain of the Indian T20 team for the tour of Ireland?

a.Rituraj Gaikwad

b.Suryakumar Yadav

c.Hardik Pandya

d.Jasprit Bumrah

242. Who has been appointed as the sole head coach of Badminton Association of India's Guwahati National Center of Excellence?

a.Ivan Sazonov

b.Mulyo Handoyo

c.Park Tae Sang

d.Pullela Gopichand

243. Which England cricketer recently retired from International Cricket?

a.Moeen Ali

b.Jofra Archer

c.James Anderson

d.Stuart Broad

244. What significant achievement has recently been recorded at the Assam State Zoo?

a.Breeding of Himalayan Vulture in captivity

b.Establishment of a new panda exhibit

c.Successful rehabilitation of injured tigers

d.Breeding of snow leopards

245. Which badminton player has clinched the Japan Open 2023 singles men’s title?

a.Viktor Axelsen

b.Lakshya Sen

c.Chen Long

d.Kidambi Srikanth

246. Who inaugurated the 'Unmesha' International Literature Festival and the 'Utkarsh' Festival of Folk and Tribal Performing Arts in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh?

a.Minister of Culture and Arts

b.President of India

c.Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh

d.Prime Minister of India

247. Who has launched the mobile application 'Rajmargyatra'?

a.NIC

b.C-DAC

c.NITI Aayog

d.NHAI

248. Rajouri Chikri woodcraft, which was seen in the news, is associated with which state/UT?

a.Himachal Pradesh

b.Karnataka

c.Jammu and Kashmir

d.Goa

249. What is the new logo of Twitter after replacing the iconic bird logo?

a.Chat symbol

b.Tesla Car

c.Alphabet ‘X’

d.Rocket

250. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has nominated whom as a member of the Standing Committee on Home Affairs?

a.Varun Gandhi

b.P Chidambaram

c.Rahul Gandhi

d.Sanjay Raut

251. Which country is the host of ‘Zayed Talwar 2023’ exercise?

a.Iran

b.Israel

c.UAE

d.Pakistan

252. Union Minister Parshottam Rupala launched the 'A-Help' program in which state?

a.Gujarat

b.Rajasthan

c.Uttar Pradesh

d.Bihar

253. Which country has granted Pakistan a two-year rollover on USD 2.4 billion loan?

a.Russia

b.USA

c.China

d.Germany

254. Who has been appointed as the new Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia, effective from September 1, 2023?

a.Satya Nadella

b.Puneet Chandok

c.Bill Gates

d.Anant Maheshwari

255. In which state has the Mukhyamantri Sikho-Kamao Yojana been launched?

a.Uttar Pradesh

b.Madhya Pradesh

c.Bihar

d.Himachal Pradesh

256. Who has been appointed as the new President of Qualcomm India?

a.Mahesh Awasthi

b.Savi Soin

c.Ashok Sinha

d.Ajay Nadar

257. Which bank has recently launched eco friendly debit card?

a.Airtel Payments Bank

b.Union Bank of India

c.Bandhan Bank

d.Paytm Payments Bank

258. Who has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Tesla?

a.Elon Musk

b.Zachary Kirkhorn

c.Vaibhav Taneja

d.Rajeev Jain

259. Why is August 23 celebrated as National Space Day in India?

a.It commemorates the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 lander on the lunar South Pole.

b.It marks the founding day of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

c.It signifies India’s first human spaceflight mission.

d.It celebrates the launch of India’s first communication satellite.

260. Who won the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix 2023 award?

a.Fernando Alonso

b.Sergio Perez

c.Max Verstappen

d.Sebastian Vettel

261. What does BNCAP stand for?

a.Best New Car Assessment Program

b.Bharat National Car Approval Protocol

c.Bureau of New Car Assessment Programme

d.Bharat New Car Assessment Programme

262. Who is known as the Rocket Women of Chandrayaan 3?

a.Ritu Karidhal

b.Tessy Thomas

c.Nandini Harinath

d.Kalpana Kalahasti

263. Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, the chair of World Trade Organisation’s 13th Ministerial Conference, is from which country?

a.Indonesia

b.UAE

c.Iran

d.Israel

264. Which state has the highest percentage of billionaire MLAs according to the ADR report?

a.Maharashtra

b.Uttar Pradesh

c.West Bengal

d.Karnataka

265. In which South African city is the BRICS Summit 2023 being held?

a.Cape Town

b.Pretoria

c.Johannesburg

d.Durban

266. Who emerged as the winner of the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023?

a.Viswanathan Anand

b.Ding Liren

c.R. Praggnanandhaa

d.Magnus Carlsen

267. How many days did Chandrayaan 3 take to reach the moon's surface?

a.25 days

b.42 days

c.40 days

d.39 days

268. Which organization is responsible for the Chandrayaan missions ?

a.NASA

b.ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)

c.JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)

d.ESA (European Space Agency)

269. Which state/UT has been given GI tag to 'Rajouri Chikri Woodcraft'?

a.Odisha

b.Assam

c.Delhi

d.Jammu and Kashmir

270. Who was honored with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune?

a.Rajnath Singh

b.Rahul Gandhi

c.Narendra Modi

d.Draupadi Murmu

271. Which Indian player has won the doubles title in the women's tennis hardcourt event in Spain?

a.Ankita Bhambri

b.Prarthana Thombare

c.Mehak Sinha

d.Ankita Raina

272. What is the primary objective of Chandrayaan 3?

a.To make a soft landing on the south pole region of the moon

b.Search for the possibility of human settlement on the moon

c.To study the moon’s atmosphere and temperature

d.To look for water residues on the moon's surface

273. Who has been designated as the new Prime Minister of Cambodia?

a.Hun Manet

b.Cambodian People's Party

c.Hun Sen

d.Norodom Sihamoni

274. What is the significance of the India’s new warship name “INS Vindhyagiri” ?

a.It symbolizes India’s maritime heritage.

b.It is named after a mountain range in Karnataka.

c.It represents a historical naval battle.

d.It is named after a famous Indian naval officer.

275. Rajiv Gauba, who has been in the news, holds which position in India?

a.Cabinet Secretary

b.Chief Election Commissioner

c.Home Secretary

d.NITI Aayog Vice Chairman

276. In which research institute the new variety of lotus flower 'NAMOH 108' has been developed?

a.National Botanical Research Institute, Howrah

b.none of these

c.National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow

d.FSSAI

277. What is the main aim of the Worldcoin crypto project?

a.To distribute universal basic income to cryptocurrency users.

b.To develop a decentralized social media platform.

c.To create a blockchain network for financial transactions.

d.To provide users with a verified digital identity through iris scanning.

278. What is the title of Chetna Maroo's debut novel that has been longlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize?

a.Old God's Time

b.Western Lane

c.The Other Eden

d.Prophet Song

279. Who is the new caretaker prime minister of Pakistan overseeing the national elections in October 2023?

a.Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar

b.Shehbaz Sharif

c.Raja Riaz Ahmad

d.Imran Khan

280. What is the rank of India in Internet Resilience Index?

a.Sixth

b.Second

c.First

d.Fifth

281. Who has become the joint second fastest batsman to complete 100 sixes in T20 International cricket?

a.Suryakumar Yadav

b.Cameron Green

c.David Warner

d.Virat Kohli

282. What is the name of the first Indian space-based observatory designed to study the Sun?

a.Solaris-I

b.Aditya-L1

c.HelioSat-1

d.SunProbe-1

283. India's first 3D printed post office building has been inaugurated in which city?

a.New Delhi

b.Kolkata

c.Mumbai

d.Bangalore

284. Which institution released the ‘Still Unprepared’ Report?

a.NASSCOM

b.World Bank

c.Oxfam International

d.Risk Horizons

285. In which city will the Miss World 2023 event be organized?

a.Mumbai

b.Kolkata

c.Kashmir

d.New Delhi

286. Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services has launched which app for seafarers?

a.MAHASAGAR

b.SAGAR

c.SAMUDRA

d.SETHUSAMUDRAM

287. Where is the G20 Film Festival being held?

a.Tokyo, Japan

b.New Delhi, India

c.Mumbai, India

d.Beijing, China

288. What is the name of the Project 17A frigate recently inaugurated by the Indian President in 2023?

a.Shivgiri

b.Arunagiri

c.Kailashgiri

d.Vindhyagiri

289. Who has been appointed as the first woman field director of Kaziranga National Park?

a.Dr. Sonali Ghosh

b.Rita Chauhan

c.Aditi Sinha

d.Premlata Thakur

290. What is the name of the lander of Chandrayaan 3?

a.Vikram

b.Ritu

c.Pragyaan

d.Dhruv

291. At what time and date did Chandrayaan 3 land on the moon's surface?

a.20th August, 2023 (6:04 PM)

b.14th July, 2023 (6:04 PM)

c.17th August, 2023 (6:04 PM)

d.23rd August, 2023 (6:04 PM)

292. In which state's assembly, a resolution has been passed recently against the 'Uniform Civil Code'?

a.Kerala

b.Bihar

c.West Bengal

d.Himachal Pradesh

293. Which of the following statements is true about Bharat Net?

a.Bharat Net is one of the world’s largest social welfare schemes.

b.Bharat Net is one of the world’s largest urban broadband connectivity programs.

c.Bharat Net is one of the world’s largest rural broadband connectivity programs.

d.Bharat Net is one of the world’s largest satellite communication initiatives.

294. Who has become the second youngest Indian to score a fifty in T20I cricket?

a.Tilak Verma

b.Shubman Gill

c.Yashasvi Jaiswal

d.Ishan Kishan

295. Which element was confirmed by Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover on the surface of the Moon's South Pole?

a.Sulphur (S)

b.Zinc (Zn)

c.Nitrogen (N)

d.Hydrogen (H)

296. Who became the first Foreign Head of the Government to receive ‘The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour’ from the Greek government?

a.Angela Merkel

b.Emmanuel Macron

c.Narendra Modi

d.Boris Johnson

297. Which country is the host of Malabar 2023 multilateral naval exercise?

a.India

b.Australia

c.Sri Lanka

d.UAE

298. Why was Rahul Gandhi disqualified from the Lok Sabha earlier this year?

a.He was found guilty of criminal defamation.

b.He violated parliamentary ethics and rules.

c.He voluntarily resigned from his position.

d.He was involved in a corruption scandal.

299. Which institution releases the ‘Rice Price Index’?

a.IMF

b.US Federal Reserve

c.NITI Aayog

d.FAO

300. Which state/UT has approved ‘Water Tourism and Adventure Sports Policy, 2023’?

a.Gujarat

b.Uttar Pradesh

c.Goa

d.Maharashtra

301. How many electric buses will be deployed under PM-eBus Sewa scheme?

a.20,000

b.10,000

c.5,000

d.15,000

302. The Union Cabinet has approved how much rupees for broadband connectivity in villages under the BharatNet project?

a.1.39 Lakh Crore

b.1.29 Lakh Crore

c.1.49 Lakh Crore

d.1.00 Lakh Crore

303. What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?

a.Enhancing agricultural productivity

b.Providing free education to rural children

c.Ensuring financial inclusion for all households

d.Promoting digital entertainment services

304. Khelo India Women's League has been renamed as?

a.Beti Mahila League

b.Kiran Mahila League

c.Asmita Mahila League

d.Jagrati Mahila League

305. How was the India 5G testbed developed and funded?

a.By a foreign technology company

b.Solely by the Indian Railways

c.By a consortium of eight institutes funded by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)

d.By a partnership between the Ministry of Railways and a private company

306. What is the name of the motorsport championship for electric cars?

a.Formula 2

b.EC Racing

c.EC Formula

d.Formula E

307. Which nation emerged as the champion of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023?

a.Spain

b.France

c.USA

d.Germany

308. What is the repo rate, as defined in the context of the RBI’s monetary policy?

a.The rate at which RBI lends money to banks

b.The rate at which banks lend money to each other

c.The rate at which RBI lends money to the government

d.The rate at which banks lend money to RBI

309. Which Indian-American has been made the head of the FBI field office in Salt Lake City?

a.Aanchal Ranjan

b.Shohini Sinha

c.Varsha Gopinathan

d.Preeti Kapoor

310. How many gold medals did the Indian contingent win at the Sri Lanka Athletics National Championships 2023?

a.Eleven

b.Six

c.Four

d.Nine

311. What is the name of the rover of Chandrayaan 3?

a.Dhruv

b.Ritu

c.Vikram

d.Pragyaan

312. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) initiative’?

a.Ministry of Education

b.Ministry of MSME

c.Ministry of Corporate Affairs

d.Ministry of Finance

313. Who has become the second Indian wrestler to win a gold medal at the U20 World Wrestling Championships?

a.Antim Panghal

b.Vinesh Phogat

c.Shreya Malik

d.Priya Malik

314. Which Union Ministry has set up a panel to revisit its regulations on anti-discrimination in higher educational institutions?

a.Ministry of Culture

b.Ministry of Education

c.Ministry of Social Justice

d.Ministry of Skill Development

315. What is the primary focus of the Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill – 2023?

a.Expanding military personnel recruitment

b.Strengthening discipline in the armed forces

c.Promoting international cooperation

d.Enhancing inter-service competition

316. Who has taken over as the chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs?

a.Vivek Johri

b.Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

c.Sanjay Sinha

d.SK Mishra

317. What risks does UNESCO’s report highlight as reasons for recommending Venice to be added to the list of world heritage sites in danger?

a.Economic instability and unemployment.

b.Political unrest and social conflicts.

c.Overwhelming tourism and over development.

d.Pollution and environmental degradation.

318. The Parsi New Year is celebrated according to which calendar?

a.Gregorian calendar

b.Lunar calendar

c.Shahenshahi calendar

d.Hijri calendar

319. Which nation is the host of the multilateral exercise Bright Star-23 from 27 August to 16 September 2023 ?

a.Greece

b.Egypt

c.India

d.Saudi Arabia

320. How many Kirti Chakra awards were approved by President Smt Droupadi Murmu on Independence Day 2023?

a.4

b.8

c.2

d.6

321. Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited has tied up with which state for a 28.12 MW green energy project?

a.Maharashtra

b.Bihar

c.Uttar Pradesh

d.Himachal Pradesh

322. How many electric buses will be deployed under PM-eBus Sewa scheme?

a.20,000

b.5,000

c.10,000

d.15,000

323. Who is appointed as the head of the Committee of Privileges in the Rajya Sabha?

a.The Leader of the Opposition

b.The Deputy Chairperson

c.The Speaker of the Rajya Sabha

d.The Chief Whip of the ruling party

324. Reliance Jio recently completed the work related to connecting which country with a High-Speed Optic Fibre cable?

a.Maldives

b.Cambodia

c.Sri Lanka

d.Indonesia

325. What is the main objective of the PM Vishwakarma scheme?

a.Enhancing urban infrastructure

b.Providing financial aid to farmers

c.Promoting digital literacy in rural areas

d.Supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople

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