Current Affairs August 2023 MCQ Test

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

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

a.5,000

b.10,000

c.15,000

d.20,000

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

a.To provide entertainment content for highway users

b.To facilitate online shopping for highway travellers

c.To offer language translation services for highway users

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

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

a.Dhruv

b.Vikram

c.Ritu

d.Pragyaan

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

a.Shillong

b.Patna

c.Guwahati

d.Leh

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

a.Ramesh Gupta

b.Rajesh Sharma

c.Sunil Verma

d.Ajay Kumar Bhalla

6. 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

7. 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 Commerce and Industry

c.Ministry of Finance

d.Ministry of Corporate Affairs

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

a.Chirag Paswan

b.Rahul Gandhi

c.Dimple Yadav

d.Varun Gandhi

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

a.Uttar Pradesh

b.Madhya Pradesh

c.Bihar

d.Himachal Pradesh

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

a.1.00 Lakh Crore

b.1.39 Lakh Crore

c.1.29 Lakh Crore

d.1.49 Lakh Crore

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

a.Cochin

b.Bengaluru

c.Sikkim

d.Mahendra Giri

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

a.2

b.4

c.5

d.3

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

c.Lack of economic benefits for the region

d.Potential impact on soil and water resources

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

a.20,000 feet

b.19,400 feet

c.19,024 feet

d.18,000 feet

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

a.Chennai

b.Mumbai

c.Kolkata

d.Visakhapatnam

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

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

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

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

a.Max Verstappen

b.Fernando Alonso

c.Sergio Perez

d.Sebastian Vettel

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

a.RBI

b.NITI Aayog

c.NHAI

d.NASSCOM

19. 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

20. What was Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor best known for?

a.His achievements in sports

b.His work in politics

c.His career as an actor

d.His contributions to Marathi literature

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

a.NPCI

b.RBI

c.NITI Aayog

d.Finance Ministry

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

a.Uttarakhand

b.Manipur

c.Gujarat

d.Madhya Pradesh

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

a.Jacqueline Mars

b.Francoise Bettencourt Meyers

c.Alice Walton

d.Julia Koch

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

a.Goa

b.Karnataka

c.Himachal Pradesh

d.Jammu and Kashmir

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

a.By a foreign technology company

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

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

d.Solely by the Indian Railways

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

a.Ministry of Education

b.Ministry of Home Affairs

c.Ministry of Minority Affairs

d.Ministry of Rural Development

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

a.Rocketry

b.Gangubai Kathiawadi

c.Sardar Udham Singh

d.The Kashmir Files

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

a.Maya

b.Haiku

c.macOS

d.Kuku

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

a.Venice

b.New Delhi

c.Paris

d.Rome

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

a.Patna

b.Shillong

c.Leh

d.Guwahati

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

a.none of these

b.Grandmother Prakashmani

c.Parkash Singh Badal

d.Arun Jaitley

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

a.MADAD Portal

b.Sahaj Portal

c.UDGAM Portal

d.Vishwas Portal

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

a.Aditi Sinha

b.Ankita Raina

c.Anahat Singh

d.Mohini Singh

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

a.'Halla Bol'

b.'Namaste India'

c.'Chak De India'

d.'Khelo India'

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

a.Kidambi Srikanth

b.Chen Long

c.Viktor Axelsen

d.Lakshya Sen

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

a.Uttar Pradesh

b.Bihar

c.Himachal Pradesh

d.Maharashtra

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

a.West Bengal

b.Karnataka

c.Assam

d.Odisha

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

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

b.The Prime Minister did not support the merger.

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

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

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

a.88.00 Meters

b.88.33 Meters

c.88.77 Meters

d.88.55 Meters

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

a.Kolkata

b.Mumbai

c.New Delhi

d.Bangalore

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

a.‘Oceanic Unity’

b.‘Maritime Synergy’

c.‘Naval Friendship’

d.‘Zayed Talwar’

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

a.Rajnath Singh

b.Narendra Modi

c.Draupadi Murmu

d.Rahul Gandhi

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

a.Ministry of Home Affairs

b.Ministry of Agriculture

c.Ministry of Electronics and IT

d.Ministry of Education

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

a.Thailand

b.Indonesia

c.India

d.Malaysia

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

a.Regulations for e-commerce platforms

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

c.Definitions of export and import duties

d.Definitions of agricultural products

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

a.HelioScan-Alpha

b.Aditya-L1

c.SunView-1

d.Solaris Mission

47. 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.Asalha Puja

d.Dhamma Cakka Day

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

a.Patna

b.Kolkata

c.Varanasi

d.Jaipur

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

a.Ministry of Social Justice

b.Ministry of Skill Development

c.Ministry of Culture

d.Ministry of Education

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

a.A national-level chess champion

b.An exceptional football player

c.A talented student in mathematics

d.A racing prodigy in motorcycle racing

51. 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

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

a.Cameron Green

b.David Warner

c.Suryakumar Yadav

d.Virat Kohli

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

a.India

b.Greece

c.Saudi Arabia

d.Egypt

54. 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

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

a.Gandhinagar

b.Jaipur

c.Guwahati

d.New Delhi

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

a.Sahaj Portal

b.MADAD Portal

c.UDGAM Portal

d.Vishwas Portal

57. What is the B20 (Business 20)?

a.A global business competition

b.An international business conference

c.The official G20 dialogue forum with the business community

d.A financial organization of 20 countries

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

a.China

b.Germany

c.Russia

d.USA

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

a.Goa

b.Madhya Pradesh

c.Maharashtra

d.Gujarat

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

a.Dr. Sonali Ghosh

b.Aditi Sinha

c.Premlata Thakur

d.Rita Chauhan

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

a.Ministry of Women and Child Development

b.Ministry of Rural Development

c.Ministry of Education

d.Ministry of MSME

62. 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

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

a.Rajya Sabha

b.Lok Sabha

c.President of India

d.Prime Minister of India

64. 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.Mohit Kumar

c.Sagar Jaglan

d.Ramesh Kumar

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

a.Annu Rani

b.Deepika Sinha

c.Hima Das

d.Dutee Chand

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

a.Assam

b.Himachal Pradesh

c.West Bengal

d.Gujarat

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

a.Enhancing agricultural productivity

b.Promoting digital entertainment services

c.Providing free education to rural children

d.Ensuring financial inclusion for all households

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

a.Home Secretary

b.Cabinet Secretary

c.Chief Election Commissioner

d.NITI Aayog Vice Chairman

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

a.Maharashtra

b.Karnataka

c.West Bengal

d.Uttar Pradesh

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

a.IIM Thane

b.IIIT Thane

c.IIM Pune

d.IIM Mumbai

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

a.Coast Guard and MSME entity

b.Indian Navy and Coast Guard

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

d.Indian Navy and Army

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

a.India and USA

b.India and UAE

c.China and UAE

d.China and Russia

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

a.Zoological Survey of India

b.Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

c.UNEP

d.NITI Aayog

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

a.Sulphur (S)

b.Zinc (Zn)

c.Hydrogen (H)

d.Nitrogen (N)

75. Which organization is responsible for the Chandrayaan missions ?

a.NASA

b.ESA (European Space Agency)

c.ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)

d.JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)

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

a.Risk Horizons

b.World Bank

c.NASSCOM

d.Oxfam International

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

a.Karnataka

b.Odisha

c.Madhya Pradesh

d.Kerala

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

a.IIM Thane

b.IIM Pune

c.IIM Mumbai

d.IIIT Thane

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

a.Enhancing urban infrastructure

b.Providing financial aid to farmers

c.Supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople

d.Promoting digital literacy in rural areas

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

a.NITI Aayog

b.C-DAC

c.NHAI

d.NIC

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

a.Cape Town

b.Durban

c.Pretoria

d.Johannesburg

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

a.Bangalore

b.Kolkata

c.New Delhi

d.Mumbai

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

a.Varun Gandhi

b.P Chidambaram

c.Sanjay Raut

d.Rahul Gandhi

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

a.USA

b.Germany

c.Spain

d.France

85. 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 largest source of raw material for Human Hair in the world.

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

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

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

a.Shubman Gill

b.KL Rahul

c.Rohit Sharma

d.Virat Kohli

87. When is World Lion Day celebrated annually?

a.09th August

b.11th August

c.12th August

d.10th August

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

a.Deepak Punia

b.Palwinder Cheema

c.Ravi Dahiya

d.Mohit Kumar

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

a.HelioSat-1

b.SunProbe-1

c.Aditya-L1

d.Solaris-I

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

a.Joko Widodo

b.Prayut Chan-o-cha

c.Srettha Thavisin

d.Thaksin Shinawatra

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

a.42 days

b.40 days

c.25 days

d.39 days

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

a.Tax exemptions and government-funded schemes.

b.Access to angel investors and venture capital only.

c.Performance evaluation over a specific number of years.

d.Access to mentorship and networking opportunities.

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

a.Ministry of External Affairs

b.Ministry of Home Affairs

c.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

d.Ministry of Ayush

94. 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.Overwhelming tourism and over development.

b.Pollution and environmental degradation.

c.Economic instability and unemployment.

d.Political unrest and social conflicts.

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

a.Daniel Ricciardo

b.Sergio Perez

c.Max Verstappen

d.Charles Leclerc

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

a.Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

b.Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

c.Ministry of Finance

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

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

a.Providing a platform for AI discussions

b.Hosting sports events

c.Showcasing art and culture

d.Focusing on space exploration

98. 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

99. 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.

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

a.Sri Lanka

b.Trinidad and Tobago

c.Maldives

d.Kenya

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

a.Uttar Pradesh

b.Maharashtra

c.Gujarat

d.Tamil Nadu

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

a.Airtel Payments Bank

b.Bandhan Bank

c.Paytm Payments Bank

d.Union Bank of India

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

a.DP Manu

b.Kishore Jena

c.Neeraj Chopra

d.Rohit Yadav

104. What does BNCAP stand for?

a.Best New Car Assessment Program

b.Bharat National Car Approval Protocol

c.Bharat New Car Assessment Programme

d.Bureau of New Car Assessment Programme

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

a.Subhasis Talapatra

b.Prem Prakash Sinha

c.Deepak Kumar Mishra

d.Daya Shankar Pandey

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

a.Tessy Thomas

b.Nandini Harinath

c.Kalpana Kalahasti

d.Ritu Karidhal

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

a.Surat

b.Agra

c.Chennai

d.Indore

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

a.Vikram

b.Pragyaan

c.Dhruv

d.Ritu

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

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

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

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

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

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

a.Goa

b.Gujarat

c.Maharashtra

d.Uttar Pradesh

111. 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 Speaker of the Rajya Sabha

d.The Deputy Chairperson

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

a.Parneet Kaur

b.Ojas Deotale

c.Aditi Swami

d.Jyothi Surekha Vennam

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

a.S. Jaishankar and Dharmendra Pradhan

b.Rajnath Singh and Dharmendra Pradhan

c.Rajnath Singh and S. Jaishankar

d.Amit Shah and Dharmendra Pradhan

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

a.180 days

b.120 days

c.270 days

d.90 days

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

a.UGC

b.AICTE

c.NITI Aayog

d.CBSE

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

a.NITI Aayog

b.BIS

c.PIB

d.NASSCOM

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

a.NITI Aayog

b.US Federal Reserve

c.FAO

d.IMF

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

a.Gujarat

b.Bihar

c.Kerala

d.Rajasthan

119. 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

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

a.Vikram

b.Pragyan

c.Gyan Ganga

d.Jigyasha

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

a.Israel

b.Afghanistan

c.Iran

d.Uganda

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

a.India

b.Australia

c.Sri Lanka

d.UAE

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

a.Ashok Khemka

b.BS Joshi

c.Ajay Hooda

d.Shatrujit Singh Kapoor

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

a.Alastair Cook

b.Moeen Ali

c.Ben Stokes

d.Stuart Broad

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

a.Uganda

b.Israel

c.Afghanistan

d.Iran

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

a.August 15, 2019

b.August 5, 2019

c.August 5, 1947

d.August 15, 1947

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

a.Boeing

b.Space X

c.Virgin Galactic

d.Blue Origin

128. 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.Arjun Erigaisi

b.R Praggnanandhaa

c.Magnus Carlsen

d.Viswanathan Anand

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

a.UK

b.Australia

c.USA

d.Germany

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

a.Smriti Irani

b.Rajnath Singh

c.Nitin Gadkari

d.Amit Shah

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

a.Deep sea mining and exploration

b.Deep sea tourism

c.Underwater photography

d.Marine life observation

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

a.1977

b.1997

c.1957

d.2007

133. 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.Breeding of snow leopards

d.Successful rehabilitation of injured tigers

134. Which two navies participate in the MALABAR exercises?

a.Indian Navy and Russian Navy

b.Indian Navy and US Navy

c.Indian Navy and French Navy

d.Indian Navy and Chinese Navy

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

a.Australia

b.USA

c.Japan

d.China

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

a.308

b.408

c.508

d.608

137. Karman Kaur Thandi is associated with which sports?

a.Squash

b.Tennis

c.Table Tennis

d.Badminton

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

a.Sri Lanka

b.Australia

c.India

d.UAE

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

a.Shri Rajnath Singh

b.Smt Droupadi Murmu

c.Shri Amit Shah

d.Shri Narender Modi

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

a.SETHUSAMUDRAM

b.SAGAR

c.MAHASAGAR

d.SAMUDRA

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

a.Tharman Shanmugaratnam

b.Devkrishnan

c.Pawan Nagarjuna

d.Abhay Deshpande

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

a.Shehbaz Sharif

b.Raja Riaz Ahmad

c.Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar

d.Imran Khan

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

a.PM eBus Sewa

b.Bharat eBus Sewa

c.Central eBus Sewa

d.City eBus Sewa

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

a.Paddy

b.Mango

c.Cotton

d.Ground-nut

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

a.National Aerospace Laboratories

b.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

c.DRDO

d.Garuda Aerospace

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

a.Jawaharlal Nehru

b.Aurobindo Ghosh

c.Shyam Sundar Chakravarty

d.Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

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

a.Rahul Dravid

b.Shahrukh Khan

c.Kapil Dev

d.Akshay Kumar

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

a.Meta

b.C-DOT

c.Google

d.Reliance

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

a.Brazil

b.China

c.South Africa

d.India

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

a.Ministry of Finance

b.Ministry of Corporate Affairs

c.Ministry of Commerce and Industry

d.Ministry of MSME

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

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

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

c.To organize seminars and workshops for library professionals.

d.To provide financial assistance to model libraries.

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

a.Manmohan Singh

b.Pranab Mukherjee

c.Atal Bihari Vajpayee

d.Abdul Kalam

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

a.Distributing free smartphones to rural communities

b.Offering interest-free loans to women entrepreneurs

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

d.Providing free education to poor households

154. Which fuel was used in Chandrayaan 3?

a.Liquid oxygen

b.Liquid hydrogen

c.Liquid fuel

d.Both b & c

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

a.Bangladesh

b.USA

c.Sri Lanka

d.Sweden

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

a.Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility

b.Empowering Mothers Worldwide

c.Nurturing Babies for the Future

d.Promoting Healthy Families Together

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

a.Sixth

b.Fifth

c.First

d.Second

158. What is the primary objective of Chandrayaan 3?

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

b.To study the moon’s atmosphere and temperature

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

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

159. Which institution barred intermediaries for annuities business?

a.IRDAI

b.PFRDA

c.SEBI

d.RBI

160. 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.

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

a.He was the Chief Minister of Kerala.

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

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

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

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

a.76th

b.78th

c.75th

d.77th

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

a.Australia

b.Japan

c.USA

d.India

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

a.Israel

b.Pakistan

c.Iran

d.UAE

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

a.'Desh ke Veer Saput'

b.‘Desh ke Veer Jawan’

c.'Meri Mati Mera Desh’

d.'Mera Bharat Mahan'

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

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

b.The dispute must involve criminal offences.

c.The dispute must involve an international party.

d.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.

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

a.Hijri calendar

b.Gregorian calendar

c.Shahenshahi calendar

d.Lunar calendar

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

c.To amend the Indian Constitution

d.To establish a new political party in Delhi

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

a.Ben Stroh

b.James Anderson

c.Moeen Ali

d.Steven Finn

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

a.West Bengal

b.Tamil Nadu

c.Assam

d.Kerala

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

a.Naples, Italy

b.Tokyo, Japan

c.Moscow, Russia

d.Chengdu, China

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

a.To create a blockchain network for financial transactions.

b.To distribute universal basic income to cryptocurrency users.

c.To develop a decentralized social media platform.

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

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

a.Sweta Sharda

b.Rakhi Kapoor

c.Priyan Sen

d.Vanshika Parmar

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

a.Politics

b.Social Work

c.Science

d.Sports

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

a.Elon Musk

b.Zachary Kirkhorn

c.Rajeev Jain

d.Vaibhav Taneja

176. 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 Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Upkaran Mahabhiyan

b.Pradhan Mantri Kheti Urja Subsidy evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan

c.Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan

d.Pradhan Mantri Kheti Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan

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

a.Australia

b.Asia

c.Europe

d.North America

178. 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.Arundhati Roy and Mulk Raj Anand

b.Dr. APJM Nasima Maraikayar and Amit Saha

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

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

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

a.None of the above

b.Bharatiya Nyay Prakriya Sanhita, 2023

c.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

d.Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita, 2023

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

a.Goa Shipyard Limited

b.Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

c.Cochin Shipyard Limited

d.ABG Shipyard Limited

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

a.Lothal

b.Keeladi

c.Dholavira

d.Hampi

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

a.Japan

b.UK

c.Australia

d.USA

183. 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

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

a.By a walkout

b.y a voice vote

c.By a division vote

d.By a secret ballot

185. Who is the current cabinet secretary of India ?

a.Rajiv Gauba

b.Tapan Deka

c.Sanjay Kumar Mishra

d.Ajit Doval

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

a.Karnataka

b.Jammu and Kashmir

c.Himachal Pradesh

d.Goa

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

a.China, South Korea, and Indonesia

b.India, Indonesia, and South Korea

c.China, India, and Indonesia

d.South Korea, China, and India

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

a.To address financial challenges faced by students

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

c.To promote technological innovation in educational institutions

d.To improve infrastructure in schools and colleges

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

a.Ankita Bhambri

b.Ankita Raina

c.Mehak Sinha

d.Prarthana Thombare

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

a.Pakistan

b.Japan

c.Malaysia

d.South Korea

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

a.Chennai

b.New Delhi

c.Pune

d.Varanasi

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

a.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

b.Bharat Electronics Limited

c.Indian Ordnance Factory

d.Bharat Dynamics Limited

193. 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 Speaker of the Rajya Sabha

c.The Leader of the Opposition

d.The Deputy Chairperson

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

a.Aanchal Ranjan

b.Shohini Sinha

c.Preeti Kapoor

d.Varsha Gopinathan

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

a.Ajay Kumar

b.Ashok Sinha

c.R Doraiswamy

d.Awadhesh Puri

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

a.Providing financial aid to farmers

b.Enhancing urban infrastructure

c.Promoting digital literacy in rural areas

d.Supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople

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

a.Pakistan

b.Sri Lanka

c.Japan

d.Canada

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

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

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

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

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

199. Where is the G20 Film Festival being held?

a.Mumbai, India

b.Beijing, China

c.New Delhi, India

d.Tokyo, Japan

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

a.Bihar

b.Rajasthan

c.Uttar Pradesh

d.Gujarat

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

a.Tajinderpal Singh Toor

b.Rohit Yadav

c.Hima Das

d.Neeraj Chopra

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

a.Sri Lanka

b.Bhutan

c.Thailand

d.Maldives

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

a.Jim Corbett National Park

b.Gir National Park

c.Bandipur National Park

d.Kaziranga National Park

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

a.Uttarakhand

b.West Bengal

c.Odisha

d.Assam

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

a.Savi Soin

b.Mahesh Awasthi

c.Ajay Nadar

d.Ashok Sinha

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

a.India

b.Brazil

c.South Africa

d.China

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

a.Jacqueline Mars

b.Alice Walton

c.Francoise Bettencourt Meyers

d.Julia Koch

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

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

b.To study the Moon’s gravitational field

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

d.To capture high-resolution images of lunar craters

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

a.Euro (EUR)

b.US Dollar (USD)

c.Indian Rupee (INR)

d.Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

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

a.Bihar

b.Kerala

c.Tamil Nadu

d.Madhya Pradesh

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

a.Indian Astrobiology Research Center

b.None of these

c.C-DAC

d.Indian Institute of Astrophysics

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

a.R. Praggnanandhaa

b.Magnus Carlsen

c.Ding Liren

d.Viswanathan Anand

213. 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.Shohini Sinha

c.Christopher Wray

d.Sumit Arora

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

a.Deepak Kumar Mishra

b.Prem Prakash Sinha

c.Daya Shankar Pandey

d.Subhasis Talapatra

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

a.It symbolizes India’s maritime heritage.

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

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

d.It represents a historical naval battle.

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

a.Exercise Malabar 2023

b.Exercise Blue Waters

c.Operation Trident

d.Operation Pacific Unity

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

a.Iran

b.Pakistan

c.UAE

d.Israel

218. What is the budget for Chandrayaan 3?

a.Rs 615 Crores

b.Rs 978 Crores

c.Rs 386 Crores

d.Rs 647 Crores

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

a.Emmanuel Macron

b.Angela Merkel

c.Boris Johnson

d.Narendra Modi

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

a.Promoting international cooperation

b.Enhancing inter-service competition

c.Strengthening discipline in the armed forces

d.Expanding military personnel recruitment

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

a.Deepika Kumari

b.Shreya Sinha

c.Neha Bisht

d.Aditi Swamy

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

a.Jharkhand

b.Haryana

c.Gujarat

d.Maharashtra

223. 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

224. 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

225. 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 promote cultural events at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

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

d.To showcase iconic libraries from across the world

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

a.Varanasi

b.Chennai

c.Bengaluru

d.Pune

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

a.Sanjay Sinha

b.SK Mishra

c.Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

d.Vivek Johri

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

a.79

b.77

c.78

d.76

229. When is National Handloom Day celebrated every year?

a.08th August

b.06th August

c.07th August

d.05th August

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

a.Shubman Gill

b.Babar Azam

c.Mohammad Rizwan

d.Suryakumar Yadav

231. 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 separate the lander module from the spacecraft.

c.To activate the spacecraft's liquid engine.

d.To position the spacecraft into a lunar orbit.

232. Where is the G20 Film Festival being held?

a.Beijing, China

b.Mumbai, India

c.New Delhi, India

d.Tokyo, Japan

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

a.Ministry of Agriculture

b.Ministry of Education

c.Ministry of Electronics and IT

d.Ministry of Home Affairs

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

a.He violated parliamentary ethics and rules.

b.He was found guilty of criminal defamation.

c.He voluntarily resigned from his position.

d.He was involved in a corruption scandal.

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

a.Jagrati Mahila League

b.Beti Mahila League

c.Asmita Mahila League

d.Kiran Mahila League

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

a.Virat Kohli

b.Kapil Dev

c.Sachin Tendulkar

d.Saurabh Ganguly

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

a.Indian Institute of Astrophysics

b.none of these

c.Indian Astrobiology Research Center

d.C-DAC

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

a.Mumbai

b.Kolkata

c.Visakhapatnam

d.Chennai

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

a.Cambodia

b.Indonesia

c.Sri Lanka

d.Maldives

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

a.UAE

b.Russia

c.China

d.India

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

a.United States

b.Australia

c.France

d.Canada

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

a.Kashmir

b.New Delhi

c.Kolkata

d.Mumbai

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

a.David Warner

b.Suryakumar Yadav

c.Virat Kohli

d.Cameron Green

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

a.Rs 25000 crore

b.Rs 15000 crore

c.Rs 10000 crore

d.Rs 20000 crore

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

a.New Delhi

b.Kolkata

c.Mumbai

d.Jaipur

246. 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

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

a.Awadhesh Puri

b.Ajay Kumar

c.R Doraiswamy

d.Ashok Sinha

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

a.None of these

b.Rambaran Yadav

c.Bishombhar Prasad Shrestha

d.Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'

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

a.CSIR

b.L&T

c.IIT Madras

d.DRDO

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

a.Ishan Kishan

b.Tilak Verma

c.Yashasvi Jaiswal

d.Shubman Gill

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

a.Norodom Sihamoni

b.Cambodian People's Party

c.Hun Manet

d.Hun Sen

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

a.James Anderson

b.Ben Stroh

c.Moeen Ali

d.Steven Finn

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

a.West Bengal

b.Bihar

c.Kerala

d.Himachal Pradesh

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

a.India

b.Japan

c.China

d.Bangladesh

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

a.Hima Das

b.Annu Rani

c.Dutee Chand

d.Deepika Sinha

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

a.Patel Museum and Library

b.Gandhi Memorial Museum and Library

c.PM Museum and Library

d.None of these

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

a.India

b.South Africa

c.Brazil

d.China

258. 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 rural broadband connectivity programs.

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

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

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

a.AFC Champions League

b.Durand Cup

c.FA Cup

d.Copa Libertadores

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

a.'Meri Mati Mera Desh’

b.‘Desh ke Veer Jawan’

c.'Desh ke Veer Saput'

d.'Mera Bharat Mahan'

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

a.Mulyo Handoyo

b.Ivan Sazonov

c.Pullela Gopichand

d.Park Tae Sang

262. 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

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

a.ISRO

b.Roskosmos

c.JAXA

d.NASA

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

a.Boeing

b.SpaceX

c.Dhruv

d.Airbus

265. 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 RBI

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

d.The rate at which RBI lends money to banks

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

a.Cotton

b.Mango

c.Rice

d.Lotus

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

a.Israel

b.Japan

c.UAE

d.Russia

268. 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 promote cash payments and discourage digital transactions.

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

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

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

269. 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.Anant Maheshwari

d.Satya Nadella

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

a.World Bank

b.World Health Organization

c.International Monetary Fund

d.UN Women

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

a.Formula E

b.EC Racing

c.EC Formula

d.Formula 2

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

a.FSSAI

b.National Botanical Research Institute, Howrah

c.National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow

d.none of these

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

a.15,000

b.10,000

c.20,000

d.5,000

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

a.It activates the spacecraft's liquid engine.

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

c.It positions the spacecraft into a lunar orbit.

d.It separates the lander module from the spacecraft.

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

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

b.Enactment of the Triple Talaq Bill in 2019

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

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

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

a.Adjournment motion

b.Prorogation

c.Adjournment sine die

d.Dissolution

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

a.Artemis

b.Chandrayaan-3

c.Luna 25

d.Lunar Rover-1

278. 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

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

a.Jasprit Bumrah

b.Rituraj Gaikwad

c.Hardik Pandya

d.Suryakumar Yadav

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

a.Tokyo, Japan

b.Beijing, China

c.New Delhi, India

d.Chengdu, China

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

a.Chennai

b.Varanasi

c.Hyderabad

d.Patna

282. 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.Suryakumar Yadav

d.Shubman Gill

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

a.Encouraging startups to focus on social impact projects

b.Providing financial support to traditional startups

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

d.Supporting startups in the healthcare sector

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

a.Mukesh Ambani

b.Gautam Adani

c.Ratan Tata

d.Lakshmi Mittal

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

a.UAE

b.Indonesia

c.Iran

d.Israel

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

a.Norodom Sihamoni

b.Hun Sen

c.none of these

d.Hun manet

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

a.Antim Panghal

b.Shreya Malik

c.Priya Malik

d.Vinesh Phogat

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

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

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

a.South Africa

b.China

c.Brazil

d.India

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

a.P T Usha

b.Shaili Singh

c.Hima Das

d.Neeraj Chopra

291. 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.Manoj Sarkar and Pramod Bhagat

d.Sukant Kadam and Deep Ranjan

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

a.Jalesar Dhatu Shilp

b.Bikaner Kashidakari Craft

c.Udaipur Koftgari Metal Craft

d.Jodhpur Bandhej Craft

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

a.15000 crores

b.14,103 crores

c.14,903 crore

d.14,503 crore

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

a.The Other Eden

b.Prophet Song

c.Western Lane

d.Old God's Time

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

a.Pushpa: The Rise

b.Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

c.Gangubai Kathiawadi

d.RRR

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

a.October 10 to October 15

b.September 25 to October 1

c.September 15 to September 20

d.September 25 to September 28

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

a.Odisha

b.Gujarat

c.Assam

d.West Bengal

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

a.Ratan Tata

b.Adar Poonawala

c.Mukesh Ambani

d.Gautam Adani

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

a.Vice President

b.Union Education Minister

c.Prime Minister

d.President

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

a.Brazil

b.England

c.Spain

d.Argentina

301. Which England cricketer recently retired from International Cricket?

a.Moeen Ali

b.Jofra Archer

c.Stuart Broad

d.James Anderson

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

a.Kailashgiri

b.Shivgiri

c.Vindhyagiri

d.Arunagiri

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

a.Cambodia

b.Argentina

c.Singapore

d.Sri Lanka

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

a.Sushil Kumar

b.Neeraj Chopra

c.Abhinav Bindra

d.P. T. Usha

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

a.Washington DC

b.Los Angeles, California

c.New York City

d.Salt Lake City, Utah

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

a.Ministry of Women and Child Development

b.Ministry of External Affairs

c.Ministry of Rural Development

d.Ministry of MSME

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

a.Ministry of Jal Shakti

b.Indian Navy

c.WAPCOS

d.NITI Aayog

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

a.Gukesh D

b.Pantala Harikrishna

c.R. Praggnananda

d.Viswanathan Anand

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

a.Assam

b.Delhi

c.Odisha

d.Jammu and Kashmir

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

a.Mohit Kumar

b.Ravi Dahiya

c.Palwinder Cheema

d.Deepak Punia

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

a.2

b.4

c.8

d.6

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

a.P Veeramuthuvel

b.Vikram Sarabhai

c.Ritu Karidhal Srivastava

d.S. Somnath

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

a.Raksha Portal

b.Kavach Portal

c.Masi Portal

d.Bal Suraksha Portal

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

a.UK

b.USA

c.Japan

d.Australia

315. When is National Javelin Day celebrated annually?

a.06th August

b.08th August

c.09th August

d.07th August

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

a.Maharashtra

b.Gujarat

c.Karnataka

d.Tamil Nadu

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

a.Rocket

b.Alphabet ‘X’

c.Tesla Car

d.Chat symbol

318. 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.Prime Minister of India

c.Minister of Culture and Arts

d.Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh

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

a.RSA (Russian Space Administration)

b.RKA (Russian Cosmonautics Agency)

c.RFSA (Russian Federal Space Administration)

d.Roscosmos (Russian Federal Space Agency)

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

a.Sri Lanka

b.Thailand