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.

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

a.Deepak Kumar Mishra

b.Subhasis Talapatra

c.Prem Prakash Sinha

d.Daya Shankar Pandey

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

a.Breastfeeding: Foundation of Life

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

c.Breastfeeding for a Healthy Future

d.Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding

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

a.Germany

b.Russia

c.USA

d.China

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

a.88.00 Meters

b.88.33 Meters

c.88.55 Meters

d.88.77 Meters

5. 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.Magnus Carlsen

b.R Praggnanandhaa

c.Viswanathan Anand

d.Arjun Erigaisi

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

a.India

b.Japan

c.Australia

d.USA

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

a.National Botanical Research Institute, Howrah

b.National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow

c.FSSAI

d.none of these

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

a.Atal Bihari Vajpayee

b.Abdul Kalam

c.Manmohan Singh

d.Pranab Mukherjee

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

a.West Bengal

b.Kerala

c.Assam

d.Tamil Nadu

10. Which fuel was used in Chandrayaan 3?

a.Liquid fuel

b.Liquid hydrogen

c.Liquid oxygen

d.Both b & c

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

a.Shri Rajnath Singh

b.Shri Narender Modi

c.Smt Droupadi Murmu

d.Shri Amit Shah

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

a.Dutee Chand

b.Deepika Sinha

c.Annu Rani

d.Hima Das

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

a.Ministry of MSME

b.Ministry of Women and Child Development

c.Ministry of Education

d.Ministry of Rural Development

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

a.Amit Shah and Dharmendra Pradhan

b.Rajnath Singh and Dharmendra Pradhan

c.S. Jaishankar and Dharmendra Pradhan

d.Rajnath Singh and S. Jaishankar

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

a.Ritu Karidhal

b.Kalpana Kalahasti

c.Tessy Thomas

d.Nandini Harinath

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

a.Bihar

b.Kerala

c.Rajasthan

d.Gujarat

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

a.Cape Town

b.Durban

c.Johannesburg

d.Pretoria

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

a.Western Lane

b.Old God's Time

c.The Other Eden

d.Prophet Song

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

a.City eBus Sewa

b.Central eBus Sewa

c.PM eBus Sewa

d.Bharat eBus Sewa

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

a.608

b.508

c.408

d.308

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

a.1.29 Lakh Crore

b.1.49 Lakh Crore

c.1.00 Lakh Crore

d.1.39 Lakh Crore

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

a.Aditya-L1

b.Solaris-I

c.SunProbe-1

d.HelioSat-1

23. 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

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

a.Google

b.C-DOT

c.Meta

d.Reliance

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

a.National Aerospace Laboratories

b.DRDO

c.Garuda Aerospace

d.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

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

a.Operation Pacific Unity

b.Exercise Blue Waters

c.Exercise Malabar 2023

d.Operation Trident

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

a.Nurturing Babies for the Future

b.Empowering Mothers Worldwide

c.Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility

d.Promoting Healthy Families Together

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

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

b.To position the spacecraft into a lunar orbit.

c.To activate the spacecraft's liquid engine.

d.To separate the lander module from the spacecraft.

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

a.Mumbai

b.Kolkata

c.Visakhapatnam

d.Chennai

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

a.To develop a decentralized social media platform.

b.To create a blockchain network for financial transactions.

c.To distribute universal basic income to cryptocurrency users.

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

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

a.'Meri Mati Mera Desh’

b.'Mera Bharat Mahan'

c.‘Desh ke Veer Jawan’

d.'Desh ke Veer Saput'

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

a.Access to angel investors and venture capital only.

b.Tax exemptions and government-funded schemes.

c.Performance evaluation over a specific number of years.

d.Access to mentorship and networking opportunities.

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

a.To organize seminars and workshops for library professionals.

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

c.To provide financial assistance to model libraries.

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

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

a.Russia

b.China

c.UAE

d.India

35. When is World Lion Day celebrated annually?

a.10th August

b.09th August

c.12th August

d.11th August

36. 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.Agra

b.Surat

c.Chennai

d.Indore

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

a.Gangubai Kathiawadi

b.The Kashmir Files

c.Rocketry

d.Sardar Udham Singh

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

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

b.Offering interest-free loans to women entrepreneurs

c.Providing free education to poor households

d.Distributing free smartphones to rural communities

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

a.KL Rahul

b.Shubman Gill

c.Virat Kohli

d.Rohit Sharma

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

a.Bangladesh

b.Sweden

c.Sri Lanka

d.USA

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

a.Tokyo, Japan

b.Chengdu, China

c.New Delhi, India

d.Beijing, China

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

a.Germany

b.France

c.USA

d.Spain

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

a.Rajnath Singh

b.Amit Shah

c.Dharmendra Pradhan

d.Smriti Irani

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

a.It separates the lander module from the spacecraft.

b.It positions the spacecraft into a lunar orbit.

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

d.It activates the spacecraft's liquid engine.

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

a.Ministry of Home Affairs

b.Ministry of Education

c.Ministry of Electronics and IT

d.Ministry of Agriculture

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

a.He was involved in a corruption scandal.

b.He was found guilty of criminal defamation.

c.He violated parliamentary ethics and rules.

d.He voluntarily resigned from his position.

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

a.India is the largest importer of Human Hair.

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

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

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

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

a.Japan

b.USA

c.UK

d.Australia

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

a.'Chak De India'

b.'Khelo India'

c.'Namaste India'

d.'Halla Bol'

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

a.Gautam Adani

b.Mukesh Ambani

c.Ratan Tata

d.Adar Poonawala

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

a.Sri Lanka

b.Australia

c.UAE

d.India

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

a.Explorer

b.Vikram

c.Luna

d.Apollo

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

a.CBSE

b.UGC

c.NITI Aayog

d.AICTE

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

a.To increase government control over the mining sector

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

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

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

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

a.Moeen Ali

b.Ben Stroh

c.Steven Finn

d.James Anderson

56. Karman Kaur Thandi is associated with which sports?

a.Badminton

b.Tennis

c.Table Tennis

d.Squash

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

a.Supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople

b.Promoting digital literacy in rural areas

c.Enhancing urban infrastructure

d.Providing financial aid to farmers

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

a.Neeraj Chopra

b.DP Manu

c.Rohit Yadav

d.Kishore Jena

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

a.Ramesh Kumar

b.Sagar Jaglan

c.Mohit Kumar

d.Deepak Punia

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

a.By a secret ballot

b.y a voice vote

c.By a division vote

d.By a walkout

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

a.Chandrayaan-3

b.Lunar Rover-1

c.Artemis

d.Luna 25

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

a.Indonesia

b.India

c.Thailand

d.Malaysia

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

a.Indonesia

b.Maldives

c.Sri Lanka

d.Cambodia

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

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

b.By a foreign technology company

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

d.Solely by the Indian Railways

65. 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.Breeding of snow leopards

d.Successful rehabilitation of injured tigers

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

a.Magnus Carlsen

b.R. Praggnanandhaa

c.Viswanathan Anand

d.Ding Liren

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

a.Shahenshahi calendar

b.Gregorian calendar

c.Lunar calendar

d.Hijri calendar

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

a.Durand Cup

b.FA Cup

c.Copa Libertadores

d.AFC Champions League

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

a.Chennai

b.Visakhapatnam

c.Kolkata

d.Mumbai

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

a.Devkrishnan

b.Pawan Nagarjuna

c.Abhay Deshpande

d.Tharman Shanmugaratnam

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

a.Maldives

b.Trinidad and Tobago

c.Kenya

d.Sri Lanka

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

a.Palwinder Cheema

b.Mohit Kumar

c.Deepak Punia

d.Ravi Dahiya

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

a.NASA

b.ISRO

c.JAXA

d.Roskosmos

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

a.Yashasvi Jaiswal

b.Tilak Verma

c.Shubman Gill

d.Ishan Kishan

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

a.UAE

b.Iran

c.Israel

d.Pakistan

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

a.Vivek Johri

b.SK Mishra

c.Sanjay Sinha

d.Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

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

a.Goa

b.Gujarat

c.Maharashtra

d.Madhya Pradesh

78. 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 Subsidy evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan

b.Pradhan Mantri Kheti Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan

c.Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Upkaran Mahabhiyan

d.Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan

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

a.Steven Finn

b.James Anderson

c.Moeen Ali

d.Ben Stroh

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

a.Israel

b.Uganda

c.Iran

d.Afghanistan

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

a.Australia

b.UAE

c.India

d.Sri Lanka

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

a.Shillong

b.Patna

c.Leh

d.Guwahati

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

a.Vikram Sarabhai

b.Ritu Karidhal Srivastava

c.S. Somnath

d.P Veeramuthuvel

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

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

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

c.Enactment of the Triple Talaq Bill in 2019

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

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

a.India

b.Brazil

c.China

d.South Africa

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

a.none of these

b.Norodom Sihamoni

c.Hun manet

d.Hun Sen

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

a.Tesla Car

b.Rocket

c.Chat symbol

d.Alphabet ‘X’

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

a.Odisha

b.Assam

c.Gujarat

d.West Bengal

89. Which two navies participate in the MALABAR exercises?

a.Indian Navy and US Navy

b.Indian Navy and Russian Navy

c.Indian Navy and French Navy

d.Indian Navy and Chinese Navy

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

a.Japan

b.UAE

c.Russia

d.Israel

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

a.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.

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

c.The dispute must involve an international party.

d.The dispute must involve criminal offences.

92. 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 provide customers with traditional credit card rewards and benefits.

b.To promote cash payments and discourage digital transactions.

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

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

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

a.Raja Riaz Ahmad

b.Imran Khan

c.Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar

d.Shehbaz Sharif

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

a.Babar Azam

b.Mohammad Rizwan

c.Shubman Gill

d.Suryakumar Yadav

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

a.78

b.77

c.79

d.76

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

a.It’s a self-driving car

b.It functions entirely on ethanol-based fuel

c.It’s the fastest car ever built

d.It can run on multiple types of fuels simultaneously

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

a.Patna

b.Jaipur

c.Varanasi

d.Kolkata

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

b.Dr. APJM Nasima Maraikayar and Amit Saha

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

d.Arundhati Roy and Mulk Raj Anand

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

a.HelioScan-Alpha

b.Solaris Mission

c.Aditya-L1

d.SunView-1

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

a.3

b.5

c.2

d.4

101. 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 the government

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

c.The rate at which banks lend money to RBI

d.The rate at which RBI lends money to banks

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

a.Euro (EUR)

b.Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

c.US Dollar (USD)

d.Indian Rupee (INR)

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

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

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

c.To capture high-resolution images of lunar craters

d.To study the Moon’s gravitational field

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

a.Ojas Deotale

b.Parneet Kaur

c.Jyothi Surekha Vennam

d.Aditi Swami

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

a.Haiku

b.Maya

c.macOS

d.Kuku

106. Where is the G20 Film Festival being held?

a.Beijing, China

b.New Delhi, India

c.Mumbai, India

d.Tokyo, Japan

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

a.Odisha

b.Kerala

c.Madhya Pradesh

d.Karnataka

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

a.Cotton

b.Mango

c.Lotus

d.Rice

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

a.Prem Prakash Sinha

b.Daya Shankar Pandey

c.Subhasis Talapatra

d.Deepak Kumar Mishra

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

a.Shahrukh Khan

b.Kapil Dev

c.Rahul Dravid

d.Akshay Kumar

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

a.Delhi

b.Assam

c.Jammu and Kashmir

d.Odisha

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

a.42 days

b.40 days

c.39 days

d.25 days

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

a.IIM Pune

b.IIIT Thane

c.IIM Mumbai

d.IIM Thane

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

a.Tajinderpal Singh Toor

b.Hima Das

c.Rohit Yadav

d.Neeraj Chopra

115. 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

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

a.Charles Joseph Bonaparte

b.Christopher Wray

c.Sumit Arora

d.Shohini Sinha

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

a.Greece

b.India

c.Saudi Arabia

d.Egypt

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

a.England

b.Spain

c.Argentina

d.Brazil

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

a.China

b.Brazil

c.India

d.South Africa

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

a.UAE

b.Pakistan

c.Israel

d.Iran

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

a.20,000 feet

b.19,024 feet

c.19,400 feet

d.18,000 feet

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

a.Pragyan

b.Vikram

c.Jigyasha

d.Gyan Ganga

123. Which England cricketer recently retired from International Cricket?

a.James Anderson

b.Stuart Broad

c.Jofra Archer

d.Moeen Ali

124. 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.Pollution and environmental degradation.

c.Overwhelming tourism and over development.

d.Political unrest and social conflicts.

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

a.Lakshya Sen

b.Kidambi Srikanth

c.Viktor Axelsen

d.Chen Long

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

a.Goa

b.Gujarat

c.Uttar Pradesh

d.Maharashtra

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

a.Varanasi

b.New Delhi

c.Chennai

d.Pune

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

a.Definitions of export and import duties

b.Definitions of agricultural products

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

d.Regulations for e-commerce platforms

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

a.Paris

b.Rome

c.Venice

d.New Delhi

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

a.Mohammad Rizwan

b.Shubman Gill

c.Suryakumar Yadav

d.Babar Azam

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

a.Iran

b.Israel

c.UAE

d.Indonesia

132. 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

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

a.IIM Mumbai

b.IIM Pune

c.IIM Thane

d.IIIT Thane

134. When is National Handloom Day celebrated every year?

a.08th August

b.07th August

c.06th August

d.05th August

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

a.Boris Johnson

b.Emmanuel Macron

c.Angela Merkel

d.Narendra Modi

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

a.Supporting startups in the healthcare sector

b.Encouraging startups to focus on social impact projects

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

d.Providing financial support to traditional startups

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

a.Gujarat

b.Rajasthan

c.Bihar

d.Uttar Pradesh

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

a.Airbus

b.SpaceX

c.Boeing

d.Dhruv

139. 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

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

a.The Leader of the Opposition

b.The Speaker of the Rajya Sabha

c.The Deputy Chairperson

d.The Chief Whip of the ruling party

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

a.Poya

b.Dhamma Cakka Day

c.Asalha Puja

d.Vesak

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

a.Draupadi Murmu

b.Narendra Modi

c.Rajnath Singh

d.Rahul Gandhi

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

a.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

b.Ministry of External Affairs

c.Ministry of Home Affairs

d.Ministry of Ayush

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

a.Rahul Gandhi

b.Varun Gandhi

c.P Chidambaram

d.Sanjay Raut

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

a.Sports

b.Social Work

c.Politics

d.Science

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

a.September 25 to September 28

b.September 25 to October 1

c.September 15 to September 20

d.October 10 to October 15

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

a.Sri Lanka

b.Japan

c.Canada

d.Pakistan

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

a.NITI Aayog

b.WAPCOS

c.Ministry of Jal Shakti

d.Indian Navy

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

a.Kolkata

b.New Delhi

c.Kashmir

d.Mumbai

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

a.Sri Lanka

b.Myanmar

c.Thailand

d.Nepal

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

a.Prayut Chan-o-cha

b.Thaksin Shinawatra

c.Srettha Thavisin

d.Joko Widodo

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

a.R Doraiswamy

b.Ajay Kumar

c.Awadhesh Puri

d.Ashok Sinha

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

a.78th

b.75th

c.76th

d.77th

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

a.Bharat Electronics Limited

b.Bharat Dynamics Limited

c.Indian Ordnance Factory

d.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

155. 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

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

a.August 15, 2019

b.August 15, 1947

c.August 5, 2019

d.August 5, 1947

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

a.Oxfam International

b.NASSCOM

c.Risk Horizons

d.World Bank

158. 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

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

a.Bangalore

b.Mumbai

c.New Delhi

d.Kolkata

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

a.Vishwas Portal

b.Sahaj Portal

c.UDGAM Portal

d.MADAD Portal

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

a.S. L. Narayanan

b.D. Gukesh

c.Aryan Chopra

d.Praggnanandhaa R

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

a.Arun Jaitley

b.Grandmother Prakashmani

c.Parkash Singh Badal

d.none of these

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

a.India

b.South Africa

c.Brazil

d.China

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

a.Shatrujit Singh Kapoor

b.Ajay Hooda

c.Ashok Khemka

d.BS Joshi

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

a.Gujarat

b.Himachal Pradesh

c.Assam

d.West Bengal

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

a.Odisha

b.West Bengal

c.Uttarakhand

d.Assam

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

a.Jodhpur Bandhej Craft

b.Bikaner Kashidakari Craft

c.Jalesar Dhatu Shilp

d.Udaipur Koftgari Metal Craft

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

a.Bharatiya Nyay Prakriya Sanhita, 2023

b.None of the above

c.Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita, 2023

d.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

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

a.New Delhi

b.Mumbai

c.Jaipur

d.Kolkata

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

a.Annu Rani

b.Deepika Sinha

c.Hima Das

d.Dutee Chand

171. 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

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

a.Providing a platform for AI discussions

b.Focusing on space exploration

c.Hosting sports events

d.Showcasing art and culture

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

a.Madhya Pradesh

b.Tamil Nadu

c.Kerala

d.Bihar

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

a.Hyderabad

b.Chennai

c.Varanasi

d.Patna

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

a.Varanasi

b.Pune

c.Bengaluru

d.Chennai

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

a.Abhinav Bindra

b.Sushil Kumar

c.Neeraj Chopra

d.P. T. Usha

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

a.Gujarat

b.Haryana

c.Maharashtra

d.Jharkhand

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

a.Roscosmos (Russian Federal Space Agency)

b.RKA (Russian Cosmonautics Agency)

c.RFSA (Russian Federal Space Administration)

d.RSA (Russian Space Administration)

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

a.To promote technological innovation in educational institutions

b.To improve infrastructure in schools and colleges

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

d.To address financial challenges faced by students

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

a.Moeen Ali

b.Ben Stokes

c.Stuart Broad

d.Alastair Cook

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

a.Dissolution

b.Prorogation

c.Adjournment motion

d.Adjournment sine die

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

a.Kerala

b.Himachal Pradesh

c.West Bengal

d.Bihar

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

a.Rakhi Kapoor

b.Priyan Sen

c.Sweta Sharda

d.Vanshika Parmar

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

a.Sri Lanka

b.Maldives

c.Thailand

d.Bhutan

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

a.Hampi

b.Keeladi

c.Dholavira

d.Lothal

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

a.Ministry of Corporate Affairs

b.Ministry of Finance

c.Ministry of Education

d.Ministry of MSME

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

a.Naples, Italy

b.Chengdu, China

c.Tokyo, Japan

d.Moscow, Russia

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

a.India

b.China

c.Japan

d.Bangladesh

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

a.Gautam Adani

b.Lakshmi Mittal

c.Mukesh Ambani

d.Ratan Tata

190. What does BNCAP stand for?

a.Bureau of New Car Assessment Programme

b.Bharat National Car Approval Protocol

c.Best New Car Assessment Program

d.Bharat New Car Assessment Programme

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

a.BIS

b.NASSCOM

c.NITI Aayog

d.PIB

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

a.Madhya Pradesh

b.Himachal Pradesh

c.Bihar

d.Uttar Pradesh

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

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

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

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

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

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

a.Ministry of Rural Development

b.Ministry of Minority Affairs

c.Ministry of Education

d.Ministry of Home Affairs

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

a.To facilitate online shopping for highway travellers

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

c.To provide entertainment content for highway users

d.To offer language translation services for highway users

196. What is the B20 (Business 20)?

a.A financial organization of 20 countries

b.A global business competition

c.An international business conference

d.The official G20 dialogue forum with the business community

197. What is the budget for Chandrayaan 3?

a.Rs 386 Crores

b.Rs 615 Crores

c.Rs 647 Crores

d.Rs 978 Crores

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

a.RBI

b.NPCI

c.Finance Ministry

d.NITI Aayog

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

a.FAO

b.US Federal Reserve

c.NITI Aayog

d.IMF

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

a.The Prime Minister did not support the merger.

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

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

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

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

a.C-DAC

b.Indian Astrobiology Research Center

c.None of these

d.Indian Institute of Astrophysics

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

a.Six

b.Eleven

c.Nine

d.Four

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

a.UNEP

b.Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

c.Zoological Survey of India

d.NITI Aayog

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

a.Himachal Pradesh

b.Uttar Pradesh

c.Bihar

d.Maharashtra

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

a.Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam

b.Deep Ranjan Bisoyee and Manoj Sarkar

c.Sukant Kadam and Deep Ranjan

d.Manoj Sarkar and Pramod Bhagat

206. 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

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

a.Antim Panghal

b.Priya Malik

c.Vinesh Phogat

d.Shreya Malik

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

a.Asia

b.Australia

c.Europe

d.North America

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

a.Zachary Kirkhorn

b.Elon Musk

c.Vaibhav Taneja

d.Rajeev Jain

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

a.Rs 20000 crore

b.Rs 10000 crore

c.Rs 15000 crore

d.Rs 25000 crore

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

a.Priya Malik

b.Antim Panghal

c.Vinesh Phogat

d.Shreya Malik

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

a.Promoting international cooperation

b.Expanding military personnel recruitment

c.Strengthening discipline in the armed forces

d.Enhancing inter-service competition

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

a.Himachal Pradesh

b.Goa

c.Jammu and Kashmir

d.Karnataka

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

a.Ministry of Corporate Affairs

b.Ministry of Commerce and Industry

c.Ministry of Finance

d.Ministry of MSME

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

a.Vikram

b.Dhruv

c.Pragyaan

d.Ritu

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

a.Mulyo Handoyo

b.Pullela Gopichand

c.Park Tae Sang

d.Ivan Sazonov

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

a.Gandhinagar

b.Jaipur

c.New Delhi

d.Guwahati

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

a.Karnataka

b.Goa

c.Himachal Pradesh

d.Jammu and Kashmir

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

a.Charles Leclerc

b.Daniel Ricciardo

c.Max Verstappen

d.Sergio Perez

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

a.Los Angeles, California

b.Washington DC

c.New York City

d.Salt Lake City, Utah

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

a.Vivek Johri

b.SK Mishra

c.Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

d.Sanjay Sinha

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

a.Rajya Sabha

b.President of India

c.Lok Sabha

d.Prime Minister of India

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

a.Ajay Kumar Bhalla

b.Ramesh Gupta

c.Rajesh Sharma

d.Sunil Verma

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

a.90 days

b.180 days

c.270 days

d.120 days

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

a.Shillong

b.Leh

c.Patna

d.Guwahati

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

a.Ankita Raina

b.Ankita Bhambri

c.Prarthana Thombare

d.Mehak Sinha

227. What is the primary objective of Chandrayaan 3?

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

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

c.To study the moon’s atmosphere and temperature

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

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

b.Ministry of Finance

c.Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

d.Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

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

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

b.It symbolizes India’s claim on lunar resources

c.It marks the site for a future lunar colony

d.It represents a partnership with other space agencies

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

a.Neha Bisht

b.Shreya Sinha

c.Deepika Kumari

d.Aditi Swamy

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

a.International Monetary Fund

b.World Health Organization

c.World Bank

d.UN Women

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

a.Beti Mahila League

b.Asmita Mahila League

c.Jagrati Mahila League

d.Kiran Mahila League

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

a.Nitrogen (N)

b.Zinc (Zn)

c.Sulphur (S)

d.Hydrogen (H)

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

a.ABG Shipyard Limited

b.Cochin Shipyard Limited

c.Goa Shipyard Limited

d.Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

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

a.Vaibhav Taneja

b.Diljit Singh

c.Deepak Ahuja

d.Arun Sinha

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

a.5,000

b.10,000

c.15,000

d.20,000

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

a.Julia Koch

b.Alice Walton

c.Jacqueline Mars

d.Francoise Bettencourt Meyers

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

a.DRDO

b.IIT Madras

c.L&T

d.CSIR

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

a.Shyam Sundar Chakravarty

b.Jawaharlal Nehru

c.Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

d.Aurobindo Ghosh

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

a.1957

b.2007

c.1977

d.1997

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

a.USA

b.Germany

c.Australia

d.UK

242. 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

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

a.Cambodia

b.Sri Lanka

c.Maldives

d.Indonesia

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

a.Australia

b.United States

c.France

d.Canada

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

a.Gir National Park

b.Jim Corbett National Park

c.Bandipur National Park

d.Kaziranga National Park

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

a.Kapil Dev

b.Sachin Tendulkar

c.Saurabh Ganguly

d.Virat Kohli

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

a.Intercepting enemy missiles

b.Mid-course phase tracking

c.Initial phase tracking

d.Terminal phase target tracking

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

a.President

b.Vice President

c.Prime Minister

d.Union Education Minister

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

a.Bill Gates

b.Puneet Chandok

c.Satya Nadella

d.Anant Maheshwari

250. What was Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor best known for?

a.His work in politics

b.His achievements in sports

c.His contributions to Marathi literature

d.His career as an actor

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

a.Gandhi Memorial Museum and Library

b.Patel Museum and Library

c.None of these

d.PM Museum and Library

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

a.Suryakumar Yadav

b.Rituraj Gaikwad

c.Jasprit Bumrah

d.Hardik Pandya

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

a.India

b.Pakistan

c.England

d. Australia

254. 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

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

a.Rajnath Singh

b.Nitin Gadkari

c.Smriti Irani

d.Amit Shah

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

a.First

b.Sixth

c.Fifth

d.Second

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

a.He was the Chief Minister of Kerala.

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

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

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

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

a.India, Indonesia, and South Korea

b.China, South Korea, and Indonesia

c.South Korea, China, and India

d.China, India, and Indonesia

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

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

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

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

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

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

a.Sebastian Vettel

b.Max Verstappen

c.Fernando Alonso

d.Sergio Perez

261. 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’

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

a.South Africa

b.Brazil

c.China

d.India

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

a.Ministry of Education

b.Ministry of Social Justice

c.Ministry of Culture

d.Ministry of Skill Development

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

a.Uganda

b.Israel

c.Iran

d.Afghanistan

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

a.Karnataka

b.Uttar Pradesh

c.Maharashtra

d.West Bengal

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

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

b.To establish a new political party in Delhi

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

d.To amend the Indian Constitution

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

a.14,103 crores

b.15000 crores

c.14,903 crore

d.14,503 crore

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

a.Cameron Green

b.Suryakumar Yadav

c.Virat Kohli

d.David Warner

269. Which institution barred intermediaries for annuities business?

a.RBI

b.IRDAI

c.PFRDA

d.SEBI

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

a.Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

b.Gangubai Kathiawadi

c.Pushpa: The Rise

d.RRR

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

a.ISRO Landing Zone

b.Moon Touch Point

c.Shiv Shakti Point

d.Lunar Landing Site

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

a.Deep sea tourism

b.Marine life observation

c.Underwater photography

d.Deep sea mining and exploration

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

a.Uttar Pradesh

b.Maharashtra

c.Tamil Nadu

d.Gujarat

274. Which organization is responsible for the Chandrayaan missions ?

a.NASA

b.ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)

c.ESA (European Space Agency)

d.JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)

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

a.Lack of economic benefits for the region

b.Potential impact on soil and water resources

c.Excessive cost of the expansion project

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

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

a.‘Naval Friendship’

b.‘Oceanic Unity’

c.‘Zayed Talwar’

d.‘Maritime Synergy’

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

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

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

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

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

278. Who is the current cabinet secretary of India ?

a.Sanjay Kumar Mishra

b.Ajit Doval

c.Tapan Deka

d.Rajiv Gauba

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

a.Ankita Raina

b.Mohini Singh

c.Anahat Singh

d.Aditi Sinha

280. 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 satellite communication initiatives.

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

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

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

a.Promoting digital entertainment services

b.Ensuring financial inclusion for all households

c.Enhancing agricultural productivity

d.Providing free education to rural children

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

a.Vindhyagiri

b.Kailashgiri

c.Shivgiri

d.Arunagiri

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

a.It symbolizes India’s maritime heritage.

b.It represents a historical naval battle.

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

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

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

a.Dhruv

b.Pragyaan

c.Vikram

d.Ritu

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

a.Cochin

b.Bengaluru

c.Mahendra Giri

d.Sikkim

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

b.To showcase iconic libraries from across the world

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

d.To celebrate India’s independence anniversary

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

a.USA

b.Australia

c.Japan

d.UK

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

a.Hun Manet

b.Norodom Sihamoni

c.Hun Sen

d.Cambodian People's Party

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

a.15,000

b.20,000

c.10,000

d.5,000

290. 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.Vishwas Portal

d.UDGAM Portal

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

a.Malaysia

b.South Korea

c.Japan

d.Pakistan

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

a.Ministry of Rural Development

b.Ministry of Women and Child Development

c.Ministry of MSME

d.Ministry of External Affairs

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

a.Gujarat

b.Uttarakhand

c.Manipur

d.Madhya Pradesh

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

a.Union Bank of India

b.Paytm Payments Bank

c.Airtel Payments Bank

d.Bandhan Bank

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

a.Formula E

b.Formula 2

c.EC Formula

d.EC Racing

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

a.Pantala Harikrishna

b.Viswanathan Anand

c.R. Praggnananda

d.Gukesh D

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

a.Promoting digital literacy in rural areas

b.Supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople

c.Enhancing urban infrastructure

d.Providing financial aid to farmers

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

a.West Bengal

b.Odisha

c.Karnataka

d.Assam

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

a.2

b.6

c.8

d.4

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

a.Dimple Yadav

b.Varun Gandhi

c.Chirag Paswan

d.Rahul Gandhi

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

a.NHAI

b.RBI

c.NASSCOM

d.NITI Aayog

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

a.India and USA

b.China and Russia

c.China and UAE

d.India and UAE

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

a.Aanchal Ranjan

b.Preeti Kapoor

c.Varsha Gopinathan

d.Shohini Sinha

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

a.SAMUDRA

b.SETHUSAMUDRAM

c.MAHASAGAR

d.SAGAR

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

a.6.50%

b.7.50%

c.5.50%

d.8.50%

306. When is National Javelin Day celebrated annually?

a.09th August

b.06th August

c.07th August

d.08th August

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

a.President of India

b.Minister of Culture and Arts

c.Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh

d.Prime Minister of India

308. 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

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

a.Savi Soin

b.Ajay Nadar

c.Mahesh Awasthi

d.Ashok Sinha

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

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

b.It commemorates the launch of the Swadeshi Movement.

c.It is the Independence Day of India.

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

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

a.Paddy

b.Mango

c.Cotton

d.Ground-nut

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

a.Most games played in the tournament.

b.Most wins in a single tournament.

c.Highest rating increase.

d.Youngest player to reach the final.

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

a.Himachal Pradesh

b.West Bengal

c.Bihar

d.Kerala

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

a.NIC

b.NITI Aayog

c.C-DAC

d.NHAI

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

a.Australia

b.Japan

c.China

d.USA

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

a.Sri Lanka

b.Singapore

c.Argentina

d.Cambodia

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

a.New Delhi

b.Mumbai

c.Bangalore

d.Kolkata

318. 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.India

c.Israel

d.United States

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

a.Ashok Sinha

b.R Doraiswamy

c.Awadhesh Puri

d.Ajay Kumar

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

a.Indian Institute of Astrophysics

b.none of these

c.C-DAC

d.Indian Astrobiology Research Center

321. Where is the G20 Film Festival being held?

a.Mumbai, India

b.Tokyo, Japan

c.New Delhi, India

d.Beijing, China

322. 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

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

a.Coast Guard and MSME entity

b.Indian Navy and Army

c.Indian Navy and Coast Guard

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

324. 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

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

a.A racing prodigy in motorcycle racing

b.An exceptional football player

c.A talented student in mathematics

d.A national-level chess champion

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