In July 2023, who among has replaced Manmeet K Nanda to become Managing Director & CEO of Invest India ?
A
Arundhati Bhattacharya
B
Divya Gokulnath
C
Naina Lal Kidwai
D
Nivruti Rai
Question 2Single Answer
In July 2023, the Regional Office of Universal Postal Union (UPU) was inaugurated in which of the following Indian cities ?
A
Lucknow
B
New Delhi
C
Kolkata
D
Bhopal
Question 3Single Answer
Which of the following countries hosted the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Countries Conference on Traditional Medicines on July 20, 2023 ?
A
Cambodia
B
Thailand
C
Vietnam
D
India
Question 4Single Answer
In which of the following mixed team event, Harmehar Singh Lally and Sanjana Sood won a silver medal at the ISSF Junior World Championships 2023 ?
A
10m Air Rifle Mixed Team
B
Skeet Mixed Team
C
10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
D
25m Pistol Mixed Team
Question 5Single Answer
“Namda”, a type of rug, is associated with which state/UT ?
A
Puducherry
B
Goa
C
Andaman & Nicobar
D
Jammu & Kashmir
Question 6Single Answer
Advance Authorization Scheme, is implemented and administered by which institution ?
A
SBI
B
SEBI
C
DGFT
D
ISRO
Question 7Single Answer
Which Union Ministry launched the CRCS Sahara Portal ?
A
Union Commerce and Industry Ministry
B
Union Finance Ministry
C
Union Cooperation Ministry
D
Union Defence Ministry
Question 8Single Answer
Which country is hosting the Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 ?
A
India
B
Japan
C
USA
D
New Zealand
Question 9Single Answer
The International Energy Agency (IEA) in association with which institution has released the “IEA Oil 2023 – Supply and demand dynamics to 2028” report ?
A
Indian Oil Limited
B
BARC
C
GAIL India Limited
D
Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell
Question 10Single Answer
Which of the following Indian states would launch India’s first Satellite Network Portal Site ?
A
Maharashtra
B
Gujarat
C
Rajasthan
D
Karnataka
Question 11Single Answer
In July 2023, which of the following ministries awarded the ‘Best Engagement’ award to the Ministry of Coal for its achievements on e-procurement through GeM ?
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Commerce
C
Ministry of Home Affairs
D
Ministry of Defence
Question 12Single Answer
In July 2023 who among the following would preside over the Labour and Employment Ministers meeting, to be held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh ?
A
Narendra Modi
B
Bhupendra Yadav
C
Amit Shah
D
Rajnath Singh
Question 13Single Answer
In July 2023 India signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to foster a robust semiconductor supply chain with which of the following countries ?
A
Japan
B
Russia
C
France
D
Bhutan
Question 14Single Answer
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has recently launched a “Credit Guarantee Scheme” aimed at supporting which sector ?
A
Agriculture
B
Education
C
Healthcare
D
Livestock
Question 15Single Answer
After late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the UAE ?
A
Atal Behari Vajpayee
B
Manmohan Singh
C
V P Singh
D
Narendra Modi
Question 16Single Answer
Which institution released the ‘National Multidimensional Poverty Index’ ?
A
RBI
B
NSO
C
NITI Aayog
D
NABARD
Question 17Single Answer
Synchro, which was seen in the news, is associated with which sports ?
A
Shooting
B
Swimming
C
Archery
D
Cricket
Question 18Single Answer
Which state has announced toe establish ‘CM Rise’ schools ?
A
Gujarat
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Maharashtra
D
Assam
Question 19Single Answer
What is the brand name of the subsidized chana dal sold by the Ministry of Food and Consumer Affairs ?
A
India Dhal
B
Bharat Dhal
C
Janata Dhal
D
Antyodaya Dhal
Question 20Single Answer
In July 2023, the Haryana Government appointed nodal officials to facilitate the Ministry of Railways for the prompt execution of which national project ?
A
PM-KISAN – Direct Income Support Scheme
B
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan – Clean India Mission
C
Make In India – Manufacturing Initiative
D
PM Gati Shakti – National Master Plan
Question 21Single Answer
n July 2023, who amongst the following signed the Letter of Intent between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the Republic of Argentina ?
A
Narendra Modi and Alberto Fernandez
B
Jorge Taiana and C B Ananthakrishnan
C
Amit Shah and Jorge Taiana
D
Bhupendra Yadav and Alberto Fernandez
Question 22Single Answer
In July 2023 the India Meteorological Department (IMD, has recently introduced the Heat Index on an experimental basis across the entire country, including which state ?
A
Maharashtra
B
Kerala
C
Rajasthan
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 23Single Answer
In July 2023 the Ministry of Culture and Canara Bank recently signed an MoU to provide financial assistance under which scheme ?
A
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
B
Scheme for Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists
C
Digital India – Technology Implementation Plan
D
Make in India – Manufacturing Initiative
Question 24Single Answer
The ‘One District One Product’ Wall was recently inaugurated by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in collaboration with which state government ?
A
Maharashtra
B
Rajasthan
C
Gujarat
D
Karnataka
Question 25Single Answer
In July 2023, who among the following was honoured with the prestigious Eni Award 2023 ?
A
Prof. T. Pradeep
B
Dr. P Anbarasan
C
Dr. Archita Patnaik
D
Dr. Arnab Rit
Question 26Single Answer
In July 2023, who among the following has been appointed as the Cement Manufacturing’ Association (CMA) ?
A
Parth Jindal
B
Anushree Jasani
C
Neeraj Akhoury
D
Sarika Jhunjhunwala
Question 27Single Answer
In July 2023, Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) and Nokia joined hands to establish a 5G skill development CoE at Kaushalya – The Skills University, located in _____ .
A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Gujarat
C
Rajasthan
D
Bihar
Question 28Single Answer
In July 2023, Australia’s state of Victoria has withdrawn from hosting the ________Commonwealth Games (CWG) .
A
2024
B
2026
C
2028
D
2030
Question 29Single Answer
‘Northern Interaction-2023’, a Joint Military Drills, would be held between China and _____ .
A
Russia
B
Japan
C
Sri Lanka
D
Bangladesh
Question 30Single Answer
In July 2023, India and ____- are working on a real-time payment mechanism and trading in local currencies and also launched an Economic and Financial Dialogue .
A
Indonesia
B
France
C
UAE
D
Oman
Question 31Single Answer
In July 2023, IRDAI selected Tata AIG General Insurance as the lead non-life insurer for which of the following states ?
A
Bihar
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Telangana
D
Maharashtra
Question 32Single Answer
Chashma-V nuclear plant, in the news recently, is located in which of the following countries ?
A
Pakistan
B
Sri Lanka
C
Nepal
D
China
Question 33Single Answer
According to data, released in July 2023, India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in June 2023 are estimated to be _____ .
A
USD 50.21 Billion
B
USD 67.12 Billion
C
USD 30.45 Billion
D
USD 60.09 Billion
Question 34Single Answer
In July 2023, Union cabinet approved the bill to include the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) in Mumbai as the _____ Indian Institute of Management (IIM) of India .
A
21st
B
22nd
C
23rd
D
24th
Question 35Single Answer
Which Indian city is set to host the ‘Festival of Libraries 2023’ ?
A
Mumbai
B
Chennai
C
New Delhi
D
Mysuru
Question 36Single Answer
‘Tankai method’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which process ?
A
Afforestation
B
Ship building
C
Map making
D
Painting
Question 37Single Answer
Who has been designated as the 25th Director General of Indian Coast Guard ?
A
Ranjan Gogoi
B
DG Rakesh Pal
C
Anil Chauhan
D
Manoj Pande
Question 38Single Answer
Which Indian state hosted the ‘International Symposium on Sustainable Livestock Transformation’ ?
A
Gujarat
B
Karnataka
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Bihar
Question 39Single Answer
Which state/UT signed the Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023 ?
A
Rajasthan
B
Kerala
C
West Bengal
D
Odisha
Question 40Single Answer
In July 2023, President of India Draupadi Murmu conferred with the National Geoscience Awards 2022 in _____categories .
A
Five
B
Two
C
Three
D
Nine
Question 41Single Answer
In July 2023, which of the following ministries conferred the 8th and 9th Community Radio Awards ?
A
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
B
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
C
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
D
National Informatics Centre
Question 42Single Answer
India’s first Cannabis Medicine Project will be initiated in ____ .
A
Bihar
B
Jammu and Kashmir
C
Uttrakhand
D
Uttar Pradesh
Question 43Single Answer
In July 2023, where will the third and final meeting of the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group take place ?
A
New Delhi
B
Mumbai
C
Chennai
D
Kolkata
Question 44Single Answer
Who among the following ministries is scheduled to inaugurated the event ‘Semicon India 2023’ in Gandhinagar ?
A
Narendra Modi
B
Amit Shah
C
Draupadi Murmu
D
Raj Nath Singh
Question 45Single Answer
What is the growth forecast of India for the current fiscal, as per the Asian Development Bank (ADB) ?
A
6.1%
B
6.4%
C
7.2%
D
7.5%
Question 46Single Answer
Which country has recently passed the ‘Illegal Migration Bill ‘ ?
A
India
B
USA
C
UK
D
Sri Lanka
Question 47Single Answer
Which technology company has unveiled a generative artificial intelligence (AI) model called “CM3leon” ?
A
Google
B
Samsung
C
Microsoft
D
Meta
Question 48Single Answer
Which country/ies is/are hosting the FIFA Women’s Football World Cup 2023 ?
A
Brazil
B
USA and Canada
C
Argentina
D
Australia and New Zealand
Question 49Single Answer
Which country hosted the Asian Surfing Championship 2023 ?
A
India
B
Maldives
C
Mauritius
D
Bangladesh
Question 50Single Answer
Which of the following digital payment platforms has launched an ‘Income Tax Payment’ feature on its app ?
A
Google Pay
B
Phone Pe
C
Paytm
D
Amazon Pay
Current Affairs
Question 51Single Answer
In July 2023, which of the following state governments launched Mission Shakti Scooter Yojana ?
A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Odisha
C
Rajasthan
D
Assam
Question 52Single Answer
In July 2023, which of the following organizations changed its logo to X as part of a broader rebranding ?
A
Meta
B
Twitter
C
Linkedin
D
Tesla
Question 53Single Answer
The Capacity Building Scheme for the NorthEastern Region is implemented by which of the following ministries ?
A
Ministry of Home Affairs
B
Ministry of Finance
C
Ministry of Education
D
Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
Question 54Single Answer
In July 2023, which of the following banks has added to the list II Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934 ?
A
Nonghyup Bank
B
Shinhan Bank
C
KEB Hana Bank
D
Bank of Ceylon
Question 55Single Answer
Which Union Ministry launched the ‘YES TECH Manual and WINDS portal’ ?
A
Ministry of Defence
B
Ministry of MSME
C
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
D
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare
Question 56Single Answer
‘National IPR Policy’ is associated with which Union Ministry ?
A
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B
Ministry of MSME
C
Ministry of Science and Technology
D
Ministry of External Affairs
Question 57Single Answer
Which city hosted the ‘National Conference on Rural WASH Partners’ Forum’ ?
A
Mumbai
B
New Delhi
C
Pune
D
Varanasi
Question 58Single Answer
Which Indian state is set to inaugurate the largest office space in a single project globally ?
A
Maharashtra
B
Gujarat
C
Telangana
D
Tamil Nadu
Question 59Single Answer
Gyanvapi mosque, which was seen in the news, is located in which state ?
A
Gujarat
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Maharashtra
Question 60Single Answer
Name the personality, who becomes the first woman member of Nagaland, to preside in the Rajya Sabha.
A
S Phangnon Konyak
B
Violet Baruah
C
Sanjukta Parashar
D
Saroj Sonowal
Question 61Single Answer
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) latest report, published in July 2023, what would be India’s GDP growth for the current fiscal year (2023-24) ?
A
6.0 percent
B
6.1 percent
C
6.2 percent
D
6.3 percent
Question 62Single Answer
In July 2023, Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated the Heli Summit 2023 in which of the following state ?
A
Rajasthan
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Gujarat
D
Uttar Pradesh
Question 63Single Answer
Which position does India secure at the ISSF Junior Shooting World Championships 2023 held in South Korea ?
A
1st
B
2nd
C
3rd
D
4th
Question 64Single Answer
In July 2023, who among the following was appointed as the new foreign minister of China ?
A
Qin Gang
B
Wang Yi
C
Xi Jinping
D
Li Keqiang
Question 65Single Answer
Which Union Ministry launches an online portal to facilitate reporting of violations of ban on e-cigarettes ?
A
Ministry of MSME
B
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C
Ministry of Science and Technology
D
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Question 66Single Answer
Which organisation has asked schools to consider Indian languages as teaching medium ?
A
UGC
B
NITI Aayog
C
CBSE
D
NCERT
Question 67Single Answer
Aviation industry regulator DGCA granted conditional approval to which airline to resume flights ?
A
Go First
B
Akasa
C
Air India
D
Jet Airways
Question 68Single Answer
ONDC starts learning academy for merchants called the ONDC Academy, with assistance from ?
A
NITI Aayog
B
RBI
C
SEBI
D
National Stock Exchange
Question 69Single Answer
Which Union Ministry released the ‘Manual for Disaster Management’ ?
A
Ministry of Jal Shakti
B
Ministry of Home Affairs
C
Ministry of MSME
D
Ministry of Science and Technology
Question 70Single Answer
Gujarat’s first Greenfield Airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in ___________ (July 2023)
A
Ahmedabad
B
Surat
C
Vadodara
D
Rajkot
Question 71Single Answer
In July 2023, which of the following railway stations received the UNESCO award for its successful restoration ?
A
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
B
Bandra Terminus
C
Byculla Railway Station
D
Dadar Terminus
Question 72Single Answer
In July 2023, Global Chemicals and Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hubs in India was inaugurated by _____ .
A
Narendra Modi
B
Amit Shah
C
Nirmala Sitharaman
D
S. Jaishankar
Question 73Single Answer
In July 2023, India AI and ____signed an MoU to establish a framework for collaboration and cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies .
A
Meta
B
Twitter
C
Snapchat
D
Tesla
Question 74Single Answer
How many banks have been permitted by the Reserve Bank to open Special Rupee Vostro Accounts in the foreign countries ?
A
10 banks
B
15 banks
C
20 banks
D
25 banks
Question 75Single Answer
Which Union Ministry is set to launch ‘Ayushman Bhav programme’ ?
A
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B
Ministry of MSME
C
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
D
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Question 76Single Answer
What is the name of the internet ransomware virus, regarding which CERT-In issued an advisory ?
A
Agata
B
Akira
C
Aira
D
Alima
Question 77Single Answer
Hindon River is a tributary of which river ?
A
Ganges
B
Yamuna
C
Narmada
D
Tapti
Question 78Single Answer
Which Union Ministry is set to launch the ‘JJM Digital Academy’ ?
A
Ministry of Jal Shakti
B
Ministry of MSME
C
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
D
Ministry of Science and Technology
Question 79Single Answer
‘Market Access Initiatives (MAI) Scheme’ is associated with which Union Ministry ?
A
A. Ministry of Jal Shakti
B
Ministry of MSME
C
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
D
Ministry of Science and Technology
Question 80Single Answer
Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship 2023 is going to be held at _____ ?
A
Greater Noida
B
Lucknow
C
Agra
D
Gurugram
Question 81Single Answer
Who among the following ministers inaugurated the Semicon India 2023 conclave at Mahatma Mandir in Gujarat ?
A
Narendra Modi
B
Amit Shah
C
Rajnath Singh
D
Nirmala Sitharaman
Question 82Single Answer
In July 2023, NITI Aayog organize the two-day G20 conference on the Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy at _____ ?
A
Mumbai
B
New Delhi
C
Kolkata
D
Chennai
Question 83Single Answer
I n July 2023, the 4th Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group meeting (ECSWG) held at _____ ?
A
New Delhi
B
Chennai
C
Mumbai
D
Kolkata
Question 84Single Answer
In July 2023, Razor Pay, the payment and banking company, introduced the _____ Account for Indian exporters .
A
Razor Export
B
Money Saver Export
C
Smart Exporters Bank
D
Indian Exporter Savings
Question 85Single Answer
Which institution notified the ‘Depositor Education and Awareness’ (DEA) Fund ?
A
NITI Aayog
B
RBI
C
SEBI
D
PFRDA
Question 86Single Answer
Which institution released the Draft Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund ?
A
NASSCOM
B
NITI Aayog
C
TRAI
D
Prasar Bharti
Question 87Single Answer
Byculla railway station, India’s oldest railway station, is in which state/UT ?
A
Maharashtra
B
New Delhi
C
West Bengal
D
Gujarat
Question 88Single Answer
India is set to establish an Innovation platform with which country ?
A
UAE
B
Finland
C
Switzerland
D
Germany
Question 89Single Answer
According to a study, climate change could potentially turn which Indian state to a Water deficit desert ?
A
Rajasthan
B
Gujarat
C
Punjab
D
Madhya Pradesh
Question 90Single Answer
What is the theme of the event where the foundation stone was laid for the “Divine Light House” of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya ?
A
“The Year of Positive Change”
B
“Empowering Communities”
C
“Towards a Sustainable Future”
D
“Promoting Cultural Harmony”
Question 91Single Answer
In July 2023, the Ministry of Earth Sciences celebrated its___ Foundation Day at its Prithvi Bhavan headquarters in New Delhi .
A
15th
B
16th
C
17th
D
18th
Question 92Single Answer
Which of the following cities has joined the World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF), in July 2023, and become the first Indian city to achieve the feat ?
A
Mumbai
B
Delhi
C
Bengaluru
D
Kolkata
Question 93Single Answer
In July 2023, which of the following tournament did Aditya Samant participate in to achieve his 83rd Grandmaster titled ?
A
Chess World Cup
B
Biel International Chess Festival
C
Candidates Tournament
D
London Chess Classic
Question 94Single Answer
In July 2023, which of the following fields did Prem Prakash be honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award ?
A
Sports
B
Politics
C
Journalism
D
Medicine
Question 95Single Answer
In July 2023, the 5th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit would be held in which of the following states ?
A
Odisha
B
Maharashtra
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Madhya Pradesh
Question 96Single Answer
What interest rate has been approved by the government for the Employee’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) subscribers for the financial year 2022-23 ?
A
7.50 percent
B
8.00 percent
C
8.15 percent
D
8.50 percent
Question 97Single Answer
Brian Taber, who passed away recently, was a famous personality of which sports ?
A
Football
B
Cricket
C
Basketball
D
Tennis
Question 98Single Answer
In July 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed business restrictions on the National Co-operative Bank Ltd and capped deposit withdrawal at _____ per account .
A
Rs 10,000
B
Rs 20,000
C
Rs 30,000
D
Rs 50,000
Question 99Single Answer
In July 2023, Aegon Life Insurance Company Limited is acquired by which of the following entities ?
A
State Bank of India
B
Bandhan Financial Holdings Limited
C
HDFC Bank
D
Axis Bank
Question 100Single Answer
In July 2023, who among the following has launched the virtual platform as part of the ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ (MGMD) in New Delhi ?