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

a.Kavach Portal

b.Bal Suraksha Portal

c.Raksha Portal

d.Masi Portal

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

a.Iran

b.UAE

c.Pakistan

d.Israel

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

a.India, Indonesia, and South Korea

b.South Korea, China, and India

c.China, India, and Indonesia

d.China, South Korea, and Indonesia

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

a.Jaipur

b.Mumbai

c.New Delhi

d.Kolkata

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

a.The rate at which RBI lends money to banks

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

c.The rate at which banks lend money to RBI

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

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

a.Pragyaan

b.Ritu

c.Dhruv

d.Vikram

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

a.Savi Soin

b.Ajay Nadar

c.Mahesh Awasthi

d.Ashok Sinha

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

a.Tilak Verma

b.Shubman Gill

c.Ishan Kishan

d.Yashasvi Jaiswal

9. 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

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

a.Viswanathan Anand

b.R. Praggnanandhaa

c.Ding Liren

d.Magnus Carlsen

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

a.International Monetary Fund

b.World Bank

c.World Health Organization

d.UN Women

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

a.1977

b.1957

c.1997

d.2007

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

a.Delhi

b.Jammu and Kashmir

c.Assam

d.Odisha

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

a.Pushpa: The Rise

b.Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

c.RRR

d.Gangubai Kathiawadi

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

a.Norodom Sihamoni

b.Hun manet

c.Hun Sen

d.none of these

16. 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

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

a.It is the Independence Day of India.

b.It commemorates the launch of the Swadeshi Movement.

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

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

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

a.France

b.Spain

c.USA

d.Germany

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

a.Ministry of Home Affairs

b.Ministry of Rural Development

c.Ministry of Education

d.Ministry of Minority Affairs

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

a.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

b.Indian Ordnance Factory

c.Bharat Electronics Limited

d.Bharat Dynamics Limited

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

a.NIC

b.C-DAC

c.NITI Aayog

d.NHAI

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

d.Ministry of Finance

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

a.R Praggnanandhaa

b.Arjun Erigaisi

c.Magnus Carlsen

d.Viswanathan Anand

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

a.Exercise Blue Waters

b.Exercise Malabar 2023

c.Operation Pacific Unity

d.Operation Trident

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

a.Diljit Singh

b.Arun Sinha

c.Deepak Ahuja

d.Vaibhav Taneja

26. 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

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

a.RSA (Russian Space Administration)

b.RKA (Russian Cosmonautics Agency)

c.Roscosmos (Russian Federal Space Agency)

d.RFSA (Russian Federal Space Administration)

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

a.Shahrukh Khan

b.Kapil Dev

c.Akshay Kumar

d.Rahul Dravid

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

a.Julia Koch

b.Jacqueline Mars

c.Alice Walton

d.Francoise Bettencourt Meyers

30. 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.MADAD Portal

d.Sahaj Portal

31. Karman Kaur Thandi is associated with which sports?

a.Badminton

b.Table Tennis

c.Squash

d.Tennis

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

a.Adjournment sine die

b.Adjournment motion

c.Dissolution

d.Prorogation

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

a.Varsha Gopinathan

b.Preeti Kapoor

c.Aanchal Ranjan

d.Shohini Sinha

34. What is the budget for Chandrayaan 3?

a.Rs 386 Crores

b.Rs 615 Crores

c.Rs 647 Crores

d.Rs 978 Crores

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

a.Pawan Nagarjuna

b.Tharman Shanmugaratnam

c.Abhay Deshpande

d.Devkrishnan

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

a.Definitions of export and import duties

b.Definitions of agricultural products

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

d.Regulations for e-commerce platforms

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

a.New Delhi

b.Jaipur

c.Guwahati

d.Gandhinagar

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

a.UAE

b.Iran

c.Israel

d.Indonesia

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

a.Ashok Khemka

b.Shatrujit Singh Kapoor

c.BS Joshi

d.Ajay Hooda

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

a.Nepal

b.Sri Lanka

c.Thailand

d.Myanmar

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

a.Kerala

b.Himachal Pradesh

c.West Bengal

d.Bihar

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

a. Australia

b.England

c.Pakistan

d.India

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

a.Mohit Kumar

b.Ramesh Kumar

c.Sagar Jaglan

d.Deepak Punia

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

a.Bishombhar Prasad Shrestha

b.Rambaran Yadav

c.Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'

d.None of these

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

a.Tamil Nadu

b.Karnataka

c.Gujarat

d.Maharashtra

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

a.Jammu and Kashmir

b.Karnataka

c.Goa

d.Himachal Pradesh

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

a.Kerala

b.Bihar

c.Rajasthan

d.Gujarat

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

a.Goa

b.Jammu and Kashmir

c.Himachal Pradesh

d.Karnataka

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

a.Mumbai

b.Bangalore

c.New Delhi

d.Kolkata

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

a.Chennai

b.Hyderabad

c.Varanasi

d.Patna

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

a.Alphabet ‘X’

b.Rocket

c.Chat symbol

d.Tesla Car

52. Which organization is responsible for the Chandrayaan missions ?

a.ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)

b.ESA (European Space Agency)

c.NASA

d.JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)

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

a.Ministry of Corporate Affairs

b.Ministry of MSME

c.Ministry of Commerce and Industry

d.Ministry of Finance

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

a.Manipur

b.Madhya Pradesh

c.Gujarat

d.Uttarakhand

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

a.PM Museum and Library

b.Gandhi Memorial Museum and Library

c.None of these

d.Patel Museum and Library

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

a.Asalha Puja

b.Vesak

c.Poya

d.Dhamma Cakka Day

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

a.Draupadi Murmu

b.Rahul Gandhi

c.Rajnath Singh

d.Narendra Modi

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

a.Ministry of Women and Child Development

b.Ministry of Rural Development

c.Ministry of External Affairs

d.Ministry of MSME

59. 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.20,000 feet

d.19,024 feet

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

a.Bandhan Bank

b.Paytm Payments Bank

c.Union Bank of India

d.Airtel Payments Bank

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

a.NITI Aayog

b.US Federal Reserve

c.FAO

d.IMF

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

a.Jacqueline Mars

b.Francoise Bettencourt Meyers

c.Julia Koch

d.Alice Walton

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

a.Chief Election Commissioner

b.Home Secretary

c.NITI Aayog Vice Chairman

d.Cabinet Secretary

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

a.Patna

b.Guwahati

c.Shillong

d.Leh

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

a.New Delhi

b.Kashmir

c.Kolkata

d.Mumbai

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

a.Tokyo, Japan

b.Chengdu, China

c.Naples, Italy

d.Moscow, Russia

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

a.L&T

b.DRDO

c.IIT Madras

d.CSIR

68. What does BNCAP stand for?

a.Bureau of New Car Assessment Programme

b.Bharat National Car Approval Protocol

c.Best New Car Assessment Program

d.Bharat New Car Assessment Programme

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

a.To promote technological innovation in educational institutions

b.To address financial challenges faced by students

c.To improve infrastructure in schools and colleges

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

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

a.Anahat Singh

b.Aditi Sinha

c.Ankita Raina

d.Mohini Singh

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

a.Old God's Time

b.The Other Eden

c.Western Lane

d.Prophet Song

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

a.Mumbai

b.Kolkata

c.Chennai

d.Visakhapatnam

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

a.Smt Droupadi Murmu

b.Shri Rajnath Singh

c.Shri Narender Modi

d.Shri Amit Shah

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

a.To offer language translation services for highway users

b.To provide entertainment content for highway users

c.To facilitate online shopping for highway travellers

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

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

a.Providing financial aid to farmers

b.Enhancing urban infrastructure

c.Supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople

d.Promoting digital literacy in rural areas

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

a.Indian Rupee (INR)

b.Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

c.Euro (EUR)

d.US Dollar (USD)

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

a.Pradhan Mantri Kheti Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan

b.Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Upkaran Mahabhiyan

c.Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan

d.Pradhan Mantri Kheti Urja Subsidy evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan

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

a.New Delhi

b.Kolkata

c.Bangalore

d.Mumbai

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

a.August 5, 2019

b.August 5, 1947

c.August 15, 1947

d.August 15, 2019

80. 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.Bihar

d.Himachal Pradesh

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

a.Gautam Adani

b.Adar Poonawala

c.Ratan Tata

d.Mukesh Ambani

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

a.Indian Navy

b.Ministry of Jal Shakti

c.WAPCOS

d.NITI Aayog

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

a.Brazil

b.South Africa

c.India

d.China

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

a.3

b.4

c.2

d.5

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

a.President of India

b.Lok Sabha

c.Rajya Sabha

d.Prime Minister of India

86. Which fuel was used in Chandrayaan 3?

a.Both b & c

b.Liquid oxygen

c.Liquid fuel

d.Liquid hydrogen

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

a.Virat Kohli

b.Suryakumar Yadav

c.Cameron Green

d.David Warner

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

a.Satya Nadella

b.Anant Maheshwari

c.Puneet Chandok

d.Bill Gates

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

a.SunView-1

b.HelioScan-Alpha

c.Aditya-L1

d.Solaris Mission

90. Where is the G20 Film Festival being held?

a.Beijing, China

b.Tokyo, Japan

c.New Delhi, India

d.Mumbai, India

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

a.Suryakumar Yadav

b.Hardik Pandya

c.Jasprit Bumrah

d.Rituraj Gaikwad

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

a.88.55 Meters

b.88.00 Meters

c.88.33 Meters

d.88.77 Meters

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

a.Australia

b.Sri Lanka

c.UAE

d.India

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

a.'Mera Bharat Mahan'

b.‘Desh ke Veer Jawan’

c.'Meri Mati Mera Desh’

d.'Desh ke Veer Saput'

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

a.Formula 2

b.Formula E

c.EC Racing

d.EC Formula

96. When is National Handloom Day celebrated every year?

a.06th August

b.05th August

c.08th August

d.07th August

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

a.Garuda Aerospace

b.National Aerospace Laboratories

c.DRDO

d.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

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

a.DP Manu

b.Rohit Yadav

c.Neeraj Chopra

d.Kishore Jena

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

a.Rahul Gandhi

b.Varun Gandhi

c.Dimple Yadav

d.Chirag Paswan

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

a.Canada

b.Japan

c.Sri Lanka

d.Pakistan

101. 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

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

a.Palwinder Cheema

b.Deepak Punia

c.Mohit Kumar

d.Ravi Dahiya

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

a.NHAI

b.RBI

c.NASSCOM

d.NITI Aayog

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

a.Aditi Swamy

b.Shreya Sinha

c.Neha Bisht

d.Deepika Kumari

105. 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.United States

d.France

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

a.5,000

b.10,000

c.20,000

d.15,000

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

a.Tamil Nadu

b.West Bengal

c.Assam

d.Kerala

108. 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.Suryakumar Yadav

c.Mohammad Rizwan

d.Shubman Gill

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

a.IIM Pune

b.IIM Mumbai

c.IIM Thane

d.IIIT Thane

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

a.Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita, 2023

b.Bharatiya Nyay Prakriya Sanhita, 2023

c.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

d.None of the above

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

a.Maharashtra

b.Goa

c.Madhya Pradesh

d.Gujarat

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

a.Shohini Sinha

b.Sumit Arora

c.Christopher Wray

d.Charles Joseph Bonaparte

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

a.It positions the spacecraft into a lunar orbit.

b.It separates the lander module from the spacecraft.

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

d.It activates the spacecraft's liquid engine.

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

a.Gujarat

b.Bihar

c.Rajasthan

d.Uttar Pradesh

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

a.Smriti Irani

b.Amit Shah

c.Dharmendra Pradhan

d.Rajnath Singh

116. What is the primary objective of Chandrayaan 3?

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

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

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

d.To study the moon’s atmosphere and temperature

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

a.Parkash Singh Badal

b.none of these

c.Grandmother Prakashmani

d.Arun Jaitley

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

a.SAGAR

b.SAMUDRA

c.SETHUSAMUDRAM

d.MAHASAGAR

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

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

b.The dispute must involve an international party.

c.The dispute must involve criminal offences.

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

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

a.Varanasi

b.Chennai

c.Pune

d.Bengaluru

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

a.‘Naval Friendship’

b.‘Maritime Synergy’

c.‘Zayed Talwar’

d.‘Oceanic Unity’

122. 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

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

a.Lotus

b.Cotton

c.Mango

d.Rice

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

a.S. Somnath

b.Ritu Karidhal Srivastava

c.Vikram Sarabhai

d.P Veeramuthuvel

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

a.Jigyasha

b.Pragyan

c.Gyan Ganga

d.Vikram

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

a.Sri Lanka

b.Cambodia

c.Maldives

d.Indonesia

127. 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 organize seminars and workshops for library professionals.

c.To provide financial assistance to model libraries.

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

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

a.Durban

b.Pretoria

c.Cape Town

d.Johannesburg

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

a.Sergio Perez

b.Max Verstappen

c.Sebastian Vettel

d.Fernando Alonso

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

a.Oxfam International

b.NASSCOM

c.World Bank

d.Risk Horizons

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

a.Imran Khan

b.Shehbaz Sharif

c.Raja Riaz Ahmad

d.Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar

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

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

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

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

d.To increase government control over the mining sector

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

a.Indian Navy and Army

b.Coast Guard and MSME entity

c.Indian Navy and Coast Guard

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

134. 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

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

a.Joko Widodo

b.Srettha Thavisin

c.Thaksin Shinawatra

d.Prayut Chan-o-cha

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

a.Asmita Mahila League

b.Jagrati Mahila League

c.Beti Mahila League

d.Kiran Mahila League

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

a.Mehak Sinha

b.Prarthana Thombare

c.Ankita Bhambri

d.Ankita Raina

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

a.Ramesh Gupta

b.Ajay Kumar Bhalla

c.Sunil Verma

d.Rajesh Sharma

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

a.Promoting digital literacy in rural areas

b.Supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople

c.Enhancing urban infrastructure

d.Providing financial aid to farmers

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

a.Promoting digital entertainment services

b.Ensuring financial inclusion for all households

c.Enhancing agricultural productivity

d.Providing free education to rural children

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

a.President

b.Vice President

c.Prime Minister

d.Union Education Minister

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

a.Aditi Sinha

b.Premlata Thakur

c.Dr. Sonali Ghosh

d.Rita Chauhan

143. 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

144. 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

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

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

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

c.To capture high-resolution images of lunar craters

d.To study the Moon’s gravitational field

146. 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

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

a.Thailand

b.Sri Lanka

c.Bhutan

d.Maldives

148. What was Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor best known for?

a.His work in politics

b.His achievements in sports

c.His contributions to Marathi literature

d.His career as an actor

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

a.Pantala Harikrishna

b.Viswanathan Anand

c.R. Praggnananda

d.Gukesh D

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

a.KL Rahul

b.Shubman Gill

c.Virat Kohli

d.Rohit Sharma

151. 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.Suryakumar Yadav

c.Shubman Gill

d.Mohammad Rizwan

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

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

b.Breastfeeding: Foundation of Life

c.Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding

d.Breastfeeding for a Healthy Future

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

a.Apollo

b.Luna

c.Vikram

d.Explorer

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

a.none of these

b.Indian Astrobiology Research Center

c.C-DAC

d.Indian Institute of Astrophysics

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

a.Hosting sports events

b.Providing a platform for AI discussions

c.Focusing on space exploration

d.Showcasing art and culture

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

a.USA

b.Australia

c.Japan

d.China

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

a.25 days

b.39 days

c.42 days

d.40 days

158. Which institution barred intermediaries for annuities business?

a.RBI

b.PFRDA

c.SEBI

d.IRDAI

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

a.To develop a decentralized social media platform.

b.To create a blockchain network for financial transactions.

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

d.To distribute universal basic income to cryptocurrency users.

160. 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.An exceptional football player

d.A talented student in mathematics

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

a.Cotton

b.Ground-nut

c.Paddy

d.Mango

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

a.Charles Leclerc

b.Daniel Ricciardo

c.Sergio Perez

d.Max Verstappen

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

a.Ministry of Education

b.Ministry of Agriculture

c.Ministry of Home Affairs

d.Ministry of Electronics and IT

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

a.Vivek Johri

b.SK Mishra

c.Sanjay Sinha

d.Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

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

a.Rs 10000 crore

b.Rs 25000 crore

c.Rs 15000 crore

d.Rs 20000 crore

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

c.Enactment of the Triple Talaq Bill in 2019

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

167. 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 amend the Indian Constitution

c.To establish a new political party in Delhi

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

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

a.Odisha

b.Assam

c.West Bengal

d.Uttarakhand

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

a.Lunar calendar

b.Hijri calendar

c.Shahenshahi calendar

d.Gregorian calendar

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

a.It’s a self-driving car

b.It functions entirely on ethanol-based fuel

c.It can run on multiple types of fuels simultaneously

d.It’s the fastest car ever built

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

a.308

b.608

c.408

d.508

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

a.Sri Lanka

b.UAE

c.India

d.Australia

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

a.Singapore

b.Cambodia

c.Sri Lanka

d.Argentina

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

a.Angela Merkel

b.Boris Johnson

c.Narendra Modi

d.Emmanuel Macron

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

a.5,000

b.20,000

c.10,000

d.15,000

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

a.Vishwas Portal

b.MADAD Portal

c.UDGAM Portal

d.Sahaj Portal

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

a.Mid-course phase tracking

b.Intercepting enemy missiles

c.Initial phase tracking

d.Terminal phase target tracking

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

a.Odisha

b.Gujarat

c.West Bengal

d.Assam

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

a.IIM Thane

b.IIM Pune

c.IIIT Thane

d.IIM Mumbai

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

a.Himachal Pradesh

b.Madhya Pradesh

c.Bihar

d.Uttar Pradesh

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

a.Greece

b.India

c.Egypt

d.Saudi Arabia

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

a.Asia

b.Australia

c.North America

d.Europe

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

a.Russia

b.United States

c.India

d.Israel

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

a.James Anderson

b.Moeen Ali

c.Steven Finn

d.Ben Stroh

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

a.China

b.India

c.Brazil

d.South Africa

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

a.He was found guilty of criminal defamation.

b.He voluntarily resigned from his position.

c.He violated parliamentary ethics and rules.

d.He was involved in a corruption scandal.

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

a.UAE

b.India

c.Russia

d.China

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

a.Gujarat

b.Goa

c.Maharashtra

d.Uttar Pradesh

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

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

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

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

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

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

a.NITI Aayog

b.CBSE

c.AICTE

d.UGC

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

a.Jim Corbett National Park

b.Bandipur National Park

c.Gir National Park

d.Kaziranga National Park

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

a.The Chief Whip of the ruling party

b.The Leader of the Opposition

c.The Speaker of the Rajya Sabha

d.The Deputy Chairperson

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

a.Leh

b.Patna

c.Shillong

d.Guwahati

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

a.Maldives

b.Indonesia

c.Cambodia

d.Sri Lanka

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

a.Parneet Kaur

b.Aditi Swami

c.Ojas Deotale

d.Jyothi Surekha Vennam

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

a.Australia

b.USA

c.India

d.Japan

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

a.Dutee Chand

b.Annu Rani

c.Deepika Sinha

d.Hima Das

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

a.Kidambi Srikanth

b.Viktor Axelsen

c.Lakshya Sen

d.Chen Long

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

a.Chennai

b.Pune

c.Varanasi

d.New Delhi

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

a.Nitin Gadkari

b.Smriti Irani

c.Rajnath Singh

d.Amit Shah

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

a.Vindhyagiri

b.Shivgiri

c.Arunagiri

d.Kailashgiri

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

a.14,103 crores

b.15000 crores

c.14,503 crore

d.14,903 crore

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

a.Odisha

b.West Bengal

c.Karnataka

d.Assam

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

a.Keeladi

b.Lothal

c.Dholavira

d.Hampi

205. 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.Chennai

c.Surat

d.Agra

206. 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

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

a.Bangladesh

b.Sri Lanka

c.USA

d.Sweden

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

a.Ministry of Finance

b.Ministry of MSME

c.Ministry of Corporate Affairs

d.Ministry of Commerce and Industry

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

a.First

b.Fifth

c.Second

d.Sixth

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

a.To separate the lander module from the spacecraft.

b.To activate the spacecraft's liquid engine.

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

d.To position the spacecraft into a lunar orbit.

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

a.S. L. Narayanan

b.Praggnanandhaa R

c.D. Gukesh

d.Aryan Chopra

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

a.Rajeev Jain

b.Zachary Kirkhorn

c.Vaibhav Taneja

d.Elon Musk

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

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

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

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

d.India is the largest importer of Human Hair.

214. What is the B20 (Business 20)?

a.A financial organization of 20 countries

b.An international business conference

c.A global business competition

d.The official G20 dialogue forum with the business community

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

a.Indonesia

b.Thailand

c.Malaysia

d.India

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

a.Subhasis Talapatra

b.Daya Shankar Pandey

c.Deepak Kumar Mishra

d.Prem Prakash Sinha

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

a.Politics

b.Science

c.Sports

d.Social Work

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

a.Cochin

b.Bengaluru

c.Mahendra Giri

d.Sikkim

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

a.UAE

b.Israel

c.Russia

d.Japan

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

a.Gujarat

b.Himachal Pradesh

c.West Bengal

d.Assam

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

a.P. T. Usha

b.Sushil Kumar

c.Abhinav Bindra

d.Neeraj Chopra

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

a.Kolkata

b.Jaipur

c.Patna

d.Varanasi

223. 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 25 to September 28

d.September 15 to September 20

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

a.Cochin Shipyard Limited

b.Goa Shipyard Limited

c.Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

d.ABG Shipyard Limited

225. Which England cricketer recently retired from International Cricket?

a.James Anderson

b.Moeen Ali

c.Stuart Broad

d.Jofra Archer

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

a.5.50%

b.7.50%

c.6.50%

d.8.50%

227. 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

228. 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.Bangladesh

d.China

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

a.Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

b.Vivek Johri

c.Sanjay Sinha

d.SK Mishra

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

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

b.Solely by the Indian Railways

c.By a foreign technology company

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

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

a.Tokyo, Japan

b.New Delhi, India

c.Chengdu, China

d.Beijing, China

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

a.78

b.76

c.79

d.77

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

a.Ajay Kumar

b.Awadhesh Puri

c.Ashok Sinha

d.R Doraiswamy

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

a.Hun Sen

b.Cambodian People's Party

c.Hun Manet

d.Norodom Sihamoni

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

a.76th

b.75th

c.77th

d.78th

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

a.Bihar

b.Kerala

c.West Bengal

d.Himachal Pradesh

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

a.UK

b.Australia

c.Germany

d.USA

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

a.Maharashtra

b.Jharkhand

c.Haryana

d.Gujarat

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

a.Iran

b.Pakistan

c.Israel

d.UAE

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

a.Mumbai

b.Visakhapatnam

c.Chennai

d.Kolkata

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

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

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

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

d.He was the Chief Minister of Kerala.

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

a.China

b.Russia

c.USA

d.Germany

243. Where is the G20 Film Festival being held?

a.Mumbai, India

b.Tokyo, Japan

c.New Delhi, India

d.Beijing, China

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

a.Nitrogen (N)

b.Hydrogen (H)

c.Zinc (Zn)

d.Sulphur (S)

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

a.Shaili Singh

b.Neeraj Chopra

c.Hima Das

d.P T Usha

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

a.Eleven

b.Four

c.Nine

d.Six

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

a.Enhancing inter-service competition

b.Promoting international cooperation

c.Expanding military personnel recruitment

d.Strengthening discipline in the armed forces

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

a.1.49 Lakh Crore

b.1.39 Lakh Crore

c.1.29 Lakh Crore

d.1.00 Lakh Crore

249. 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.City eBus Sewa

c.PM eBus Sewa

d.Central eBus Sewa

250. Who is the current cabinet secretary of India ?

a.Rajiv Gauba

b.Tapan Deka

c.Ajit Doval

d.Sanjay Kumar Mishra

251. 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

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

a.Deepika Sinha

b.Dutee Chand

c.Hima Das

d.Annu Rani

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

a.USA

b.Australia

c.Japan

d.UK

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

a.Underwater photography

b.Deep sea tourism

c.Marine life observation

d.Deep sea mining and exploration

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

a.Subhasis Talapatra

b.Deepak Kumar Mishra

c.Daya Shankar Pandey

d.Prem Prakash Sinha

256. 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.Jodhpur Bandhej Craft

d.Udaipur Koftgari Metal Craft

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

c.The Prime Minister did not support the merger.

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

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

a.Madhya Pradesh

b.Kerala

c.Odisha

d.Karnataka

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

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

b.It symbolizes India’s maritime heritage.

c.It represents a historical naval battle.

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

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

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

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

a.Afghanistan

b.Uganda

c.Iran

d.Israel

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

a.Meta

b.Google

c.Reliance

d.C-DOT

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

a.Ministry of Culture

b.Ministry of Education

c.Ministry of Skill Development

d.Ministry of Social Justice

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

a.NITI Aayog

b.PIB

c.NASSCOM

d.BIS

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

a.Steven Finn

b.Ben Stroh

c.James Anderson

d.Moeen Ali

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

a.Cameron Green

b.Virat Kohli

c.Suryakumar Yadav

d.David Warner

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

a.Aurobindo Ghosh

b.Jawaharlal Nehru

c.Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

d.Shyam Sundar Chakravarty

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

a.It symbolizes India’s claim on lunar resources

b.It marks the site for a future lunar colony

c.It represents a partnership with other space agencies

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

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

a.Ministry of MSME

b.Ministry of Women and Child Development

c.Ministry of Rural Development

d.Ministry of Education

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

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

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

a.Dhruv

b.Boeing

c.Airbus

d.SpaceX

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.none of these

d.National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow

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

a.Uganda

b.Afghanistan

c.Israel

d.Iran

274. When is World Lion Day celebrated annually?

a.12th August

b.09th August

c.10th August

d.11th August

275. 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

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

a.UK

b.Australia

c.Japan

d.USA

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

a.Virat Kohli

b.Sachin Tendulkar

c.Kapil Dev

d.Saurabh Ganguly

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

a.Park Tae Sang

b.Mulyo Handoyo

c.Pullela Gopichand

d.Ivan Sazonov

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

a.S. Jaishankar and Dharmendra Pradhan

b.Amit Shah and Dharmendra Pradhan

c.Rajnath Singh and S. Jaishankar

d.Rajnath Singh and Dharmendra Pradhan

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

a.Boeing

b.Virgin Galactic

c.Space X

d.Blue Origin

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

a.Tamil Nadu

b.Kerala

c.Madhya Pradesh

d.Bihar

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

a.Tajinderpal Singh Toor

b.Rohit Yadav

c.Neeraj Chopra

d.Hima Das

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

a.Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility

b.Promoting Healthy Families Together

c.Nurturing Babies for the Future

d.Empowering Mothers Worldwide

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

a.Lack of economic benefits for the region

b.Potential impact on soil and water resources

c.Excessive cost of the expansion project

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

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

a.New Delhi

b.Venice

c.Paris

d.Rome

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

a.Most games played in the tournament.

b.Highest rating increase.

c.Most wins in a single tournament.

d.Youngest player to reach the final.

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

a.Abdul Kalam

b.Pranab Mukherjee

c.Manmohan Singh

d.Atal Bihari Vajpayee

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

a.Access to angel investors and venture capital only.

b.Tax exemptions and government-funded schemes.

c.Access to mentorship and networking opportunities.

d.Performance evaluation over a specific number of years.

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

a.270 days

b.90 days

c.120 days

d.180 days

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

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

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

a.NASA

b.ISRO

c.JAXA

d.Roskosmos

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

a.Mukesh Ambani

b.Gautam Adani

c.Lakshmi Mittal

d.Ratan Tata

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

a.Kalpana Kalahasti

b.Nandini Harinath

c.Ritu Karidhal

d.Tessy Thomas

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

a.The Chief Whip of the ruling party

b.The Leader of the Opposition

c.The Speaker of the Rajya Sabha

d.The Deputy Chairperson

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

a.RBI

b.NPCI

c.Finance Ministry

d.NITI Aayog

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

a.'Mera Bharat Mahan'

b.‘Desh ke Veer Jawan’

c.'Desh ke Veer Saput'

d.'Meri Mati Mera Desh’

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

a.By a secret ballot

b.By a walkout

c.y a voice vote

d.By a division vote

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

a.Stuart Broad

b.Alastair Cook

c.Ben Stokes

d.Moeen Ali

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

a.Antim Panghal

b.Shreya Malik

c.Vinesh Phogat

d.Priya Malik

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

a.Rakhi Kapoor

b.Vanshika Parmar

c.Priyan Sen

d.Sweta Sharda

301. When is National Javelin Day celebrated annually?

a.09th August

b.07th August

c.06th August

d.08th August

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

a.South Korea

b.Japan

c.Pakistan

d.Malaysia

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

a.Ministry of Corporate Affairs

b.Ministry of Finance

c.Ministry of Education

d.Ministry of MSME

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

a.Karnataka

b.Maharashtra

c.Uttar Pradesh

d.West Bengal

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

a.India and USA

b.China and UAE

c.India and UAE

d.China and Russia

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

a.Lunar Landing Site

b.ISRO Landing Zone

c.Moon Touch Point

d.Shiv Shakti Point

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

a.'Namaste India'

b.'Chak De India'

c.'Halla Bol'

d.'Khelo India'

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

a.Uttar Pradesh

b.Maharashtra

c.Tamil Nadu

d.Gujarat

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

a.England

b.Argentina

c.Brazil

d.Spain

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

a.6

b.2

c.8

d.4

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

a.Brazil

b.India

c.China

d.South Africa

312. 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

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

a.Maldives

b.Trinidad and Tobago

c.Sri Lanka

d.Kenya

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

a.Haiku

b.Kuku

c.Maya

d.macOS

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

a.C-DAC

b.Indian Institute of Astrophysics

c.None of these

d.Indian Astrobiology Research Center

316. 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.President of India

c.Prime Minister of India

d.Minister of Culture and Arts

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

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

b.Encouraging startups to focus on social impact projects

c.Providing financial support to traditional startups

d.Supporting startups in the healthcare sector

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

a.Ministry of Ayush

b.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

c.Ministry of Home Affairs

d.Ministry of External Affairs

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

a.India

b.China

c.Brazil

d.South Africa

320. 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.Economic instability and unemployment.

c.Overwhelming tourism and over development.

d.Political unrest and social conflicts.

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

a.Artemis

b.Lunar Rover-1

c.Chandrayaan-3

d.Luna 25

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

a.Vikram

b.Dhruv

c.Pragyaan

d.Ritu

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

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

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

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

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

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

a.Providing free education to poor households

b.Distributing free smartphones to rural communities

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

d.Offering interest-free loans to women entrepreneurs

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

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

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

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

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

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