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

a.Uttar Pradesh

b.Karnataka

c.Maharashtra

d.West Bengal

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

a.Promoting Healthy Families Together

b.Empowering Mothers Worldwide

c.Nurturing Babies for the Future

d.Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility

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

a.Chief Election Commissioner

b.Cabinet Secretary

c.Home Secretary

d.NITI Aayog Vice Chairman

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

a.Zinc (Zn)

b.Sulphur (S)

c.Nitrogen (N)

d.Hydrogen (H)

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

a.DP Manu

b.Kishore Jena

c.Rohit Yadav

d.Neeraj Chopra

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

a.Rajasthan

b.Bihar

c.Gujarat

d.Kerala

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

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

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

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

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

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

a.Bihar

b.Gujarat

c.Uttar Pradesh

d.Rajasthan

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

a.China

b.South Africa

c.India

d.Brazil

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

a.Gujarat

b.Karnataka

c.Maharashtra

d.Tamil Nadu

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

a.Spain

b.Brazil

c.Argentina

d.England

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

a.75th

b.78th

c.76th

d.77th

13. 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.Ministry of Finance

b.Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

c.Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

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

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

a.September 15 to September 20

b.September 25 to September 28

c.September 25 to October 1

d.October 10 to October 15

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

a.Ministry of MSME

b.Ministry of Education

c.Ministry of Women and Child Development

d.Ministry of Rural Development

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

a.Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh

b.Minister of Culture and Arts

c.Prime Minister of India

d.President of India

17. 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

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

a.Ravi Dahiya

b.Mohit Kumar

c.Palwinder Cheema

d.Deepak Punia

19. What is the budget for Chandrayaan 3?

a.Rs 978 Crores

b.Rs 615 Crores

c.Rs 386 Crores

d.Rs 647 Crores

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

a.Max Verstappen

b.Sergio Perez

c.Fernando Alonso

d.Sebastian Vettel

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

d.Potential impact on soil and water resources

22. 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 Independence Day of India.

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

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

a.Gautam Adani

b.Adar Poonawala

c.Mukesh Ambani

d.Ratan Tata

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

a.PIB

b.NASSCOM

c.NITI Aayog

d.BIS

25. 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.Babar Azam

c.Mohammad Rizwan

d.Shubman Gill

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

a.RKA (Russian Cosmonautics Agency)

b.Roscosmos (Russian Federal Space Agency)

c.RSA (Russian Space Administration)

d.RFSA (Russian Federal Space Administration)

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

a.SAMUDRA

b.SETHUSAMUDRAM

c.MAHASAGAR

d.SAGAR

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

a.Hima Das

b.Dutee Chand

c.Deepika Sinha

d.Annu Rani

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

a.Sanjay Raut

b.Rahul Gandhi

c.Varun Gandhi

d.P Chidambaram

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

a.Supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople

b.Providing financial aid to farmers

c.Promoting digital literacy in rural areas

d.Enhancing urban infrastructure

31. 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.Shiv Shakti Point

c.Moon Touch Point

d.Lunar Landing Site

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

a.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

b.Bharatiya Nyay Prakriya Sanhita, 2023

c.None of the above

d.Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita, 2023

33. 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 promote cultural events at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

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

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

a.Chat symbol

b.Rocket

c.Tesla Car

d.Alphabet ‘X’

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

a.Steven Finn

b.Moeen Ali

c.James Anderson

d.Ben Stroh

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

a.USA

b.Germany

c.Spain

d.France

37. Where is the G20 Film Festival being held?

a.New Delhi, India

b.Beijing, China

c.Tokyo, Japan

d.Mumbai, India

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

a.Paddy

b.Ground-nut

c.Mango

d.Cotton

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

a.Gujarat

b.Uttar Pradesh

c.Maharashtra

d.Goa

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

a.Kolkata

b.Mumbai

c.New Delhi

d.Kashmir

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

a.Steven Finn

b.Moeen Ali

c.James Anderson

d.Ben Stroh

42. 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

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

a.Vikram

b.Ritu

c.Pragyaan

d.Dhruv

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

a.Ministry of Home Affairs

b.Ministry of Minority Affairs

c.Ministry of Education

d.Ministry of Rural Development

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

a.Luna 25

b.Lunar Rover-1

c.Artemis

d.Chandrayaan-3

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

a.Delhi

b.Odisha

c.Jammu and Kashmir

d.Assam

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

a.Ministry of Commerce and Industry

b.Ministry of Corporate Affairs

c.Ministry of MSME

d.Ministry of Finance

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

a.Bangalore

b.Mumbai

c.Kolkata

d.New Delhi

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

a.Iran

b.Pakistan

c.UAE

d.Israel

50. 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.City eBus Sewa

d.Central eBus Sewa

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

a.Deepika Sinha

b.Annu Rani

c.Hima Das

d.Dutee Chand

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

a.Narendra Modi

b.Rajnath Singh

c.Rahul Gandhi

d.Draupadi Murmu

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

a.20,000

b.15,000

c.10,000

d.5,000

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

a.Subhasis Talapatra

b.Deepak Kumar Mishra

c.Prem Prakash Sinha

d.Daya Shankar Pandey

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

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

b.Definitions of agricultural products

c.Definitions of export and import duties

d.Regulations for e-commerce platforms

56. 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

57. 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

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

a.Israel

b.Indonesia

c.Iran

d.UAE

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

a.Lothal

b.Hampi

c.Dholavira

d.Keeladi

60. 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 famous Indian naval officer.

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

61. 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

62. Which fuel was used in Chandrayaan 3?

a.Liquid hydrogen

b.Liquid oxygen

c.Liquid fuel

d.Both b & c

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

a.Julia Koch

b.Francoise Bettencourt Meyers

c.Alice Walton

d.Jacqueline Mars

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

a.Savi Soin

b.Ashok Sinha

c.Ajay Nadar

d.Mahesh Awasthi

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

a.Jharkhand

b.Haryana

c.Maharashtra

d.Gujarat

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

a.14,103 crores

b.14,903 crore

c.14,503 crore

d.15000 crores

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

a.Alastair Cook

b.Moeen Ali

c.Stuart Broad

d.Ben Stokes

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

a.NITI Aayog

b.NHAI

c.NASSCOM

d.RBI

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

a.Strengthening discipline in the armed forces

b.Enhancing inter-service competition

c.Promoting international cooperation

d.Expanding military personnel recruitment

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

a.Pantala Harikrishna

b.R. Praggnananda

c.Gukesh D

d.Viswanathan Anand

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

a.IIM Thane

b.IIM Mumbai

c.IIIT Thane

d.IIM Pune

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

a.Ministry of Home Affairs

b.Ministry of Ayush

c.Ministry of External Affairs

d.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

73. Which England cricketer recently retired from International Cricket?

a.James Anderson

b.Moeen Ali

c.Stuart Broad

d.Jofra Archer

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

a.Assam

b.West Bengal

c.Kerala

d.Tamil Nadu

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

a.Argentina

b.Cambodia

c.Singapore

d.Sri Lanka

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

a.Ramesh Gupta

b.Sunil Verma

c.Ajay Kumar Bhalla

d.Rajesh Sharma

77. 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

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

a.Virat Kohli

b.Kapil Dev

c.Saurabh Ganguly

d.Sachin Tendulkar

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

a.USA

b.Japan

c.Australia

d.India

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

a.Lotus

b.Rice

c.Cotton

d.Mango

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

a.Terminal phase target tracking

b.Mid-course phase tracking

c.Intercepting enemy missiles

d.Initial phase tracking

82. 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

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

a.Praggnanandhaa R

b.D. Gukesh

c.S. L. Narayanan

d.Aryan Chopra

84. 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 Amit Saha

b.Arundhati Roy and Mulk Raj Anand

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

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

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

a.Prayut Chan-o-cha

b.Thaksin Shinawatra

c.Joko Widodo

d.Srettha Thavisin

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

a.Gregorian calendar

b.Shahenshahi calendar

c.Hijri calendar

d.Lunar calendar

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

a.Airbus

b.Boeing

c.SpaceX

d.Dhruv

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

a.UAE

b.India

c.Sri Lanka

d.Australia

89. 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’s the fastest car ever built

c.It can run on multiple types of fuels simultaneously

d.It’s a self-driving car

90. 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.India

b.Russia

c.United States

d.Israel

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

a.Roskosmos

b.NASA

c.ISRO

d.JAXA

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

a.US Dollar (USD)

b.Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

c.Euro (EUR)

d.Indian Rupee (INR)

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

a.15,000

b.5,000

c.10,000

d.20,000

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

a.Washington DC

b.Salt Lake City, Utah

c.New York City

d.Los Angeles, California

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

a.Odisha

b.Uttarakhand

c.West Bengal

d.Assam

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

a.Deepika Kumari

b.Shreya Sinha

c.Aditi Swamy

d.Neha Bisht

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

a.Norodom Sihamoni

b.none of these

c.Hun manet

d.Hun Sen

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

a.Goa

b.Maharashtra

c.Madhya Pradesh

d.Gujarat

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

a.P T Usha

b.Neeraj Chopra

c.Hima Das

d.Shaili Singh

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

a.Indian Navy

b.WAPCOS

c.Ministry of Jal Shakti

d.NITI Aayog

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

a.Atal Bihari Vajpayee

b.Abdul Kalam

c.Pranab Mukherjee

d.Manmohan Singh

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

a.New Delhi

b.Rome

c.Paris

d.Venice

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

a.S. Somnath

b.P Veeramuthuvel

c.Vikram Sarabhai

d.Ritu Karidhal Srivastava

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

a.A racing prodigy in motorcycle racing

b.A national-level chess champion

c.A talented student in mathematics

d.An exceptional football player

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

a.The rate at which banks lend money to RBI

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

c.The rate at which RBI lends money to banks

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

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

a.Varanasi

b.Chennai

c.Bengaluru

d.Pune

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

a.Uganda

b.Iran

c.Afghanistan

d.Israel

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

a.Operation Trident

b.Exercise Malabar 2023

c.Exercise Blue Waters

d.Operation Pacific Unity

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

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

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

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

a.UAE

b.Pakistan

c.Iran

d.Israel

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

a.Anant Maheshwari

b.Satya Nadella

c.Bill Gates

d.Puneet Chandok

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

a.Kuku

b.Maya

c.macOS

d.Haiku

113. 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.Viswanathan Anand

c.Arjun Erigaisi

d.R Praggnanandhaa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

c.The Prime Minister did not support the merger.

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

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

a.Ministry of External Affairs

b.Ministry of Women and Child Development

c.Ministry of MSME

d.Ministry of Rural Development

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

a.To develop a decentralized social media platform.

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

c.To distribute universal basic income to cryptocurrency users.

d.To create a blockchain network for financial transactions.

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

a.Australia

b.USA

c.China

d.Japan

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

a.NITI Aayog

b.UNEP

c.Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

d.Zoological Survey of India

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

a.8

b.4

c.6

d.2

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

a.Tessy Thomas

b.Ritu Karidhal

c.Kalpana Kalahasti

d.Nandini Harinath

122. 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.Luna

c.Vikram

d.Apollo

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

a.Japan

b.UK

c.USA

d.Australia

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

a.Sri Lanka

b.Thailand

c.Myanmar

d.Nepal

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

a.Pakistan

b.South Korea

c.Japan

d.Malaysia

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

a.Arun Sinha

b.Deepak Ahuja

c.Vaibhav Taneja

d.Diljit Singh

127. 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.Indore

b.Agra

c.Surat

d.Chennai

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

a.Ritu

b.Pragyaan

c.Dhruv

d.Vikram

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

a.Virat Kohli

b.Shubman Gill

c.KL Rahul

d.Rohit Sharma

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

a.Japan

b.Russia

c.Israel

d.UAE

131. 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.Pollution and environmental degradation.

b.Overwhelming tourism and over development.

c.Economic instability and unemployment.

d.Political unrest and social conflicts.

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

a.Indonesia

b.Cambodia

c.Maldives

d.Sri Lanka

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

a.Access to mentorship and networking opportunities.

b.Performance evaluation over a specific number of years.

c.Access to angel investors and venture capital only.

d.Tax exemptions and government-funded schemes.

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

a.Kolkata

b.Visakhapatnam

c.Mumbai

d.Chennai

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

a.NITI Aayog

b.NHAI

c.C-DAC

d.NIC

136. 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.Solely by the Indian Railways

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

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

a.Varanasi

b.Jaipur

c.Patna

d.Kolkata

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

a.Himachal Pradesh

b.West Bengal

c.Gujarat

d.Assam

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

a.Sixth

b.Second

c.Fifth

d.First

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

a.Deepak Punia

b.Ramesh Kumar

c.Sagar Jaglan

d.Mohit Kumar

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

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

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

c.To establish a new political party in Delhi

d.To amend the Indian Constitution

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

a.The Other Eden

b.Old God's Time

c.Prophet Song

d.Western Lane

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

a.West Bengal

b.Odisha

c.Gujarat

d.Assam

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

a.Palwinder Cheema

b.Deepak Punia

c.Ravi Dahiya

d.Mohit Kumar

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

a.Shyam Sundar Chakravarty

b.Jawaharlal Nehru

c.Aurobindo Ghosh

d.Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

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

a.PM Museum and Library

b.Patel Museum and Library

c.Gandhi Memorial Museum and Library

d.None of these

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

a.S. Jaishankar and Dharmendra Pradhan

b.Rajnath Singh and Dharmendra Pradhan

c.Amit Shah and Dharmendra Pradhan

d.Rajnath Singh and S. Jaishankar

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

a.Sukant Kadam and Deep Ranjan

b.Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam

c.Manoj Sarkar and Pramod Bhagat

d.Deep Ranjan Bisoyee and Manoj Sarkar

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

a.Guwahati

b.Leh

c.Shillong

d.Patna

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

a.Rahul Gandhi

b.Dimple Yadav

c.Chirag Paswan

d.Varun Gandhi

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

a.Tokyo, Japan

b.Beijing, China

c.Chengdu, China

d.New Delhi, India

152. 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

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

a.Solaris Mission

b.SunView-1

c.HelioScan-Alpha

d.Aditya-L1

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

a.Asmita Mahila League

b.Kiran Mahila League

c.Jagrati Mahila League

d.Beti Mahila League

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

a.FSSAI

b.none of these

c.National Botanical Research Institute, Howrah

d.National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow

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

a.Sumit Arora

b.Christopher Wray

c.Charles Joseph Bonaparte

d.Shohini Sinha

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

a.Abhay Deshpande

b.Pawan Nagarjuna

c.Tharman Shanmugaratnam

d.Devkrishnan

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

a.Bandipur National Park

b.Gir National Park

c.Kaziranga National Park

d.Jim Corbett National Park

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

a.Meta

b.Google

c.Reliance

d.C-DOT

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

a.Maharashtra

b.Gujarat

c.Uttar Pradesh

d.Tamil Nadu

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

a.Aditi Swami

b.Ojas Deotale

c.Parneet Kaur

d.Jyothi Surekha Vennam

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

a.Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'

b.None of these

c.Rambaran Yadav

d.Bishombhar Prasad Shrestha

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

a.Nine

b.Six

c.Eleven

d.Four

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

a.NITI Aayog

b.UGC

c.CBSE

d.AICTE

165. 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

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

a.Jammu and Kashmir

b.Himachal Pradesh

c.Goa

d.Karnataka

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

a.Mahendra Giri

b.Cochin

c.Sikkim

d.Bengaluru

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

a.Uttar Pradesh

b.Bihar

c.Himachal Pradesh

d.Madhya Pradesh

169. 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 Deputy Chairperson

c.The Speaker of the Rajya Sabha

d.The Leader of the Opposition

170. 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 Culture

c.Ministry of Social Justice

d.Ministry of Skill Development

171. 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 was a member of the Congress party from the beginning.

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

d.He was the Chief Minister of Kerala.

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

a.India

b.Thailand

c.Indonesia

d.Malaysia

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

a.Charles Leclerc

b.Max Verstappen

c.Sergio Perez

d.Daniel Ricciardo

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

a.Canada

b.Pakistan

c.Japan

d.Sri Lanka

175. Karman Kaur Thandi is associated with which sports?

a.Badminton

b.Tennis

c.Table Tennis

d.Squash

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

a.Prarthana Thombare

b.Mehak Sinha

c.Ankita Bhambri

d.Ankita Raina

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

a.1977

b.1997

c.2007

d.1957

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

a.Smriti Irani

b.Nitin Gadkari

c.Rajnath Singh

d.Amit Shah

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

a.Durban

b.Johannesburg

c.Cape Town

d.Pretoria

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

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

b.Enactment of the Triple Talaq Bill in 2019

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

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

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

a.Vindhyagiri

b.Kailashgiri

c.Arunagiri

d.Shivgiri

182. What was Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor best known for?

a.His contributions to Marathi literature

b.His career as an actor

c.His achievements in sports

d.His work in politics

183. Which institution barred intermediaries for annuities business?

a.RBI

b.SEBI

c.PFRDA

d.IRDAI

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

a.Rahul Dravid

b.Kapil Dev

c.Akshay Kumar

d.Shahrukh Khan

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

a.IIM Mumbai

b.IIM Pune

c.IIIT Thane

d.IIM Thane

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

a.Most wins in a single tournament.

b.Highest rating increase.

c.Most games played in the tournament.

d.Youngest player to reach the final.

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

a.Australia

b.Canada

c.France

d.United States

188. 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 dispute must involve criminal offences.

c.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.

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

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

a.Indian Ordnance Factory

b.Bharat Electronics Limited

c.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

d.Bharat Dynamics Limited

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

a.‘Zayed Talwar’

b.‘Naval Friendship’

c.‘Maritime Synergy’

d.‘Oceanic Unity’

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

a.Patna

b.Guwahati

c.Leh

d.Shillong

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

a.Egypt

b.Greece

c.India

d.Saudi Arabia

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

a.Naples, Italy

b.Tokyo, Japan

c.Moscow, Russia

d.Chengdu, China

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

a.Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

b.Sanjay Sinha

c.Vivek Johri

d.SK Mishra

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

a.Kavach Portal

b.Masi Portal

c.Bal Suraksha Portal

d.Raksha Portal

196. 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’

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

a.Awadhesh Puri

b.R Doraiswamy

c.Ajay Kumar

d.Ashok Sinha

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

a.Aanchal Ranjan

b.Varsha Gopinathan

c.Shohini Sinha

d.Preeti Kapoor

199. 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 offer virtual credit cards exclusively to Axis Bank customers.

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

c.To promote cash payments and discourage digital transactions.

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

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

a.1.29 Lakh Crore

b.1.00 Lakh Crore

c.1.49 Lakh Crore

d.1.39 Lakh Crore

201. 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

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

a.Anahat Singh

b.Ankita Raina

c.Mohini Singh

d.Aditi Sinha

203. 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.'Namaste India'

c.'Khelo India'

d.'Halla Bol'

204. What is the B20 (Business 20)?

a.A financial organization of 20 countries

b.A global business competition

c.The official G20 dialogue forum with the business community

d.An international business conference

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

a.Maharashtra

b.Uttar Pradesh

c.Himachal Pradesh

d.Bihar

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

a.Russia

b.USA

c.Germany

d.China

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

a.Madhya Pradesh

b.Manipur

c.Uttarakhand

d.Gujarat

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

a.EC Formula

b.Formula 2

c.EC Racing

d.Formula E

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

a.Pune

b.New Delhi

c.Varanasi

d.Chennai

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

a.Shehbaz Sharif

b.Imran Khan

c.Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar

d.Raja Riaz Ahmad

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

a.HelioSat-1

b.SunProbe-1

c.Solaris-I

d.Aditya-L1

212. 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 activates the spacecraft's liquid engine.

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

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

a.UN Women

b.World Bank

c.World Health Organization

d.International Monetary Fund

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

a.Shreya Malik

b.Priya Malik

c.Antim Panghal

d.Vinesh Phogat

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

a.Madhya Pradesh

b.Kerala

c.Karnataka

d.Odisha

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

a.Ministry of Agriculture

b.Ministry of Electronics and IT

c.Ministry of Education

d.Ministry of Home Affairs

217. 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.Promoting digital entertainment services

d.Ensuring financial inclusion for all households

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

a.Indian Astrobiology Research Center

b.Indian Institute of Astrophysics

c.C-DAC

d.None of these

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

a.US Federal Reserve

b.IMF

c.FAO

d.NITI Aayog

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

a.8.50%

b.5.50%

c.6.50%

d.7.50%

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

a.Jasprit Bumrah

b.Suryakumar Yadav

c.Rituraj Gaikwad

d.Hardik Pandya

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

a.Pragyan

b.Jigyasha

c.Gyan Ganga

d.Vikram

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

a.Union Education Minister

b.Vice President

c.President

d.Prime Minister

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

a.August 5, 1947

b.August 5, 2019

c.August 15, 2019

d.August 15, 1947

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

a.Establishment of a new panda exhibit

b.Breeding of Himalayan Vulture in captivity

c.Successful rehabilitation of injured tigers

d.Breeding of snow leopards

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

a.The Leader of the Opposition

b.The Chief Whip of the ruling party

c.The Deputy Chairperson

d.The Speaker of the Rajya Sabha

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

a.Tamil Nadu

b.Madhya Pradesh

c.Bihar

d.Kerala

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

a.Sweta Sharda

b.Rakhi Kapoor

c.Priyan Sen

d.Vanshika Parmar

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

a.IIT Madras

b.CSIR

c.L&T

d.DRDO

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

a.RRR

b.Gangubai Kathiawadi

c.Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

d.Pushpa: The Rise

231. 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 importer of Human Hair.

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

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

a.270 days

b.120 days

c.180 days

d.90 days

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

a.South Africa

b.China

c.India

d.Brazil

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

a.Mukesh Ambani

b.Lakshmi Mittal

c.Gautam Adani

d.Ratan Tata

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

a.Rohit Yadav

b.Hima Das

c.Tajinderpal Singh Toor

d.Neeraj Chopra

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

a.Magnus Carlsen

b.R. Praggnanandhaa

c.Viswanathan Anand

d.Ding Liren

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

a.SK Mishra

b.Vivek Johri

c.Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

d.Sanjay Sinha

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

a.308

b.408

c.608

d.508

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

a.Virat Kohli

b.Cameron Green

c.Suryakumar Yadav

d.David Warner

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

a.David Warner

b.Virat Kohli

c.Cameron Green

d.Suryakumar Yadav

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

a.England

b.India

c. Australia

d.Pakistan

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

a.Politics

b.Science

c.Sports

d.Social Work

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

a.UDGAM Portal

b.Vishwas Portal

c.Sahaj Portal

d.MADAD Portal

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

a.North America

b.Australia

c.Asia

d.Europe

245. Which two navies participate in the MALABAR exercises?

a.Indian Navy and US Navy

b.Indian Navy and French Navy

c.Indian Navy and Russian Navy

d.Indian Navy and Chinese Navy

246. 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 Kheti Urja Subsidy evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan

c.Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Upkaran Mahabhiyan

d.Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan

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

a.India and USA

b.India and UAE

c.China and Russia

d.China and UAE

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

a.Space X

b.Virgin Galactic

c.Blue Origin

d.Boeing

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

a.Promoting digital literacy in rural areas

b.Providing financial aid to farmers

c.Enhancing urban infrastructure

d.Supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople

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

a.Visakhapatnam

b.Chennai

c.Kolkata

d.Mumbai

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

a.He violated parliamentary ethics and rules.

b.He was involved in a corruption scandal.

c.He was found guilty of criminal defamation.

d.He voluntarily resigned from his position.

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

a.South Korea, China, and India

b.India, Indonesia, and South Korea

c.China, South Korea, and Indonesia

d.China, India, and Indonesia

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

a.'Mera Bharat Mahan'

b.'Desh ke Veer Saput'

c.‘Desh ke Veer Jawan’

d.'Meri Mati Mera Desh’

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

a.UK

b.Australia

c.Germany

d.USA

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

a.Sardar Udham Singh

b.Gangubai Kathiawadi

c.The Kashmir Files

d.Rocketry

256. 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 symbolizes India’s claim on lunar resources

c.It represents a partnership with other space agencies

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

257. 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 improve infrastructure in schools and colleges

c.To address financial challenges faced by students

d.To promote technological innovation in educational institutions

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

a.To capture high-resolution images of lunar craters

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

c.To study the Moon’s gravitational field

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

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

a.Ivan Sazonov

b.Pullela Gopichand

c.Park Tae Sang

d.Mulyo Handoyo

260. 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

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

a.79

b.76

c.78

d.77

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

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

b.Indian Navy and Coast Guard

c.Coast Guard and MSME entity

d.Indian Navy and Army

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

a.Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

b.Cochin Shipyard Limited

c.ABG Shipyard Limited

d.Goa Shipyard Limited

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

a.Hun Manet

b.Norodom Sihamoni

c.Cambodian People's Party

d.Hun Sen

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

a.Himachal Pradesh

b.Jammu and Kashmir

c.Karnataka

d.Goa

266. What is the primary objective of Chandrayaan 3?

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

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

c.To study the moon’s atmosphere and temperature

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

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

a.Afghanistan

b.Israel

c.Iran

d.Uganda

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

a.Jaipur

b.Gandhinagar

c.Guwahati

d.New Delhi

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

a.Durand Cup

b.FA Cup

c.AFC Champions League

d.Copa Libertadores

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

c.To provide financial assistance to model libraries.

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

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

a.UDGAM Portal

b.Sahaj Portal

c.MADAD Portal

d.Vishwas Portal

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

a.RBI

b.NPCI

c.Finance Ministry

d.NITI Aayog

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

a.Dr. Sonali Ghosh

b.Aditi Sinha

c.Rita Chauhan

d.Premlata Thakur

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

a.India

b.Australia

c.Sri Lanka

d.UAE

275. 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.Suryakumar Yadav

c.Shubman Gill

d.Babar Azam

276. Where is the G20 Film Festival being held?

a.Tokyo, Japan

b.New Delhi, India

c.Mumbai, India

d.Beijing, China

277. When is National Javelin Day celebrated annually?

a.06th August

b.09th August

c.07th August

d.08th August

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

a.Shreya Malik

b.Vinesh Phogat

c.Antim Panghal

d.Priya Malik

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

a.Kidambi Srikanth

b.Chen Long

c.Lakshya Sen

d.Viktor Axelsen

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

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

b.Breastfeeding: Foundation of Life

c.Breastfeeding for a Healthy Future

d.Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding

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

a.R Doraiswamy

b.Awadhesh Puri

c.Ajay Kumar

d.Ashok Sinha

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

a.Bangalore

b.Kolkata

c.New Delhi

d.Mumbai

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

a.Marine life observation

b.Underwater photography

c.Deep sea mining and exploration

d.Deep sea tourism

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

a.Trinidad and Tobago

b.Kenya

c.Sri Lanka

d.Maldives

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

a.Paytm Payments Bank

b.Union Bank of India

c.Bandhan Bank

d.Airtel Payments Bank

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

a.Risk Horizons

b.Oxfam International

c.World Bank

d.NASSCOM

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

a.Russia

b.China

c.UAE

d.India

288. What does BNCAP stand for?

a.Bharat New Car Assessment Programme

b.Bureau of New Car Assessment Programme

c.Bharat National Car Approval Protocol

d.Best New Car Assessment Program

289. 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.Narendra Modi

c.Emmanuel Macron

d.Angela Merkel

290. Who is the current cabinet secretary of India ?

a.Tapan Deka

b.Sanjay Kumar Mishra

c.Rajiv Gauba

d.Ajit Doval

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

a.40 days

b.42 days

c.39 days

d.25 days

292. When is World Lion Day celebrated annually?

a.11th August

b.10th August

c.12th August

d.09th August

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

a.none of these

b.Indian Institute of Astrophysics

c.Indian Astrobiology Research Center

d.C-DAC

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

a.Australia

b.Japan

c.USA

d.UK

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

a.Jaipur

b.Mumbai

c.New Delhi

d.Kolkata

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

a.Sushil Kumar

b.Neeraj Chopra

c.P. T. Usha

d.Abhinav Bindra

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

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

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

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

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

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

a.4

b.2

c.5

d.3

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

a.Providing free education to poor households

b.Offering interest-free loans to women entrepreneurs

c.Distributing free smartphones to rural communities

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

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

a.China

b.South Africa

c.India

d.Brazil

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

a.Francoise Bettencourt Meyers

b.Julia Koch

c.Jacqueline Mars

d.Alice Walton

302. Which organization is responsible for the Chandrayaan missions ?

a.JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)

b.NASA

c.ESA (European Space Agency)

d.ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)

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

a.South Africa

b.China

c.Brazil

d.India

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

a.Maldives

b.Sri Lanka

c.Cambodia

d.Indonesia

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

a.Lok Sabha

b.Prime Minister of India

c.President of India

d.Rajya Sabha

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

c.Providing financial support to traditional startups

d.Encouraging startups to focus on social impact projects

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

a.Ministry of Education

b.Ministry of Home Affairs

c.Ministry of Agriculture

d.Ministry of Electronics and IT

308. 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

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

a.88.55 Meters

b.88.77 Meters

c.88.00 Meters

d.88.33 Meters

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

a.Varanasi

b.Patna

c.Chennai

d.Hyderabad

311. When is National Handloom Day celebrated every year?

a.08th August

b.05th August

c.07th August

d.06th August

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

a.Rs 20000 crore

b.Rs 25000 crore

c.Rs 15000 crore

d.Rs 10000 crore

313. 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

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

a.Zachary Kirkhorn

b.Elon Musk

c.Vaibhav Taneja

d.Rajeev Jain

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

a.Ajay Hooda

b.BS Joshi

c.Ashok Khemka

d.Shatrujit Singh Kapoor

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

a.To position the spacecraft into a lunar orbit.

b.To separate the lander module from the spacecraft.

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

d.To activate the spacecraft's liquid engine.

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

a.Bangladesh

b.Japan

c.China

d.India

318. 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

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

a.Maldives

b.Sri Lanka

c.Bhutan

d.Thailand

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

a.Ministry of Finance

b.Ministry of Corporate Affairs

c.Ministry of Education

d.Ministry of MSME

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

a.Shubman Gill

b.Yashasvi Jaiswal

c.Tilak Verma

d.Ishan Kishan

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

a.Garuda Aerospace

b.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

c.DRDO

d.National Aerospace Laboratories

323. 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.

324. 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

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

a.Bangladesh

b.Sri Lanka

c.Sweden

d.USA

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