Which edition of National Training Convention was inaugurated by PM Shri Narendra Modi at International Exhibition and Convention Centre in New Delhi on June 11?
(A)
First
(B)
Second
(C)
Third
(D)
Fourth
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: On June 11, 2023, the first National Training Convention was inaugurated by PM Shri Narendra Modi at International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
2.
Which organization has signed an MoU with Amazon Kisan to Empower Farmers?
(A)
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
(B)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
(C)
National Academy of Agricultural Research Management
(D)
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: An MoU was signed between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Amazon Farmer for the empowerment of farmers.
3.
Which of the following are among the four initiatives started by the government for strengthening Urban Co-operative Banks?
1. Urban cooperative banks will now be able to open 10 percent new branches every financial year in approved areas without taking permission from the Reserve Bank.
2. UCBs can also do one-time settlements at par with Commercial Banks.
Select the correct code:
(A)
1 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
1 and 2
(D)
None of the above
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: The government announced four initiatives for strengthening Urban Co-operative Banks.
Four important initiatives have been notified by the government to strengthen 1,514 Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs).
4.
Who has been appointed as the working President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)?
(A)
Praful Patel
(B)
Supriya Sule
(C)
Ajit Pawar
(D)
Both A and B
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: Praful Patel and Supriya Sule have been appointed as working presidents of NCP.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar announced the name of the working president.
5.
Where did the 53rd Director General Level Border Coordination Conference between the Border Security Force and the Border Guard of Bangladesh start?
(A)
Delhi
(B)
Dhaka
(C)
Kolkata
(D)
Dispur
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: During the 53rd Director General Level Border Coordination Conference, Border Security Force (BSF) delegation will meet the Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) delegation.
6.
Which of the following is the theme of World Day Against Child Labour 2023?
(A)
Universal Social Protection to End Child Labour
(B)
Social Justice for All. End Child Labour!
(C)
Act now: End Child Labour!
(D)
COVID-19: Protect Children from child labor
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: World Day Against Child Labour is celebrated every year on June 12.
The theme for this year’s World Day Against Child Labour is ‘Social Justice for All. End Child Labour!’.
7.
Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) of India are hosting the SAI20 summit in which city?
(A)
Hyderabad
(B)
Chennai
(C)
Goa
(D)
Lucknow
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: Under G20 Presidency, the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) of India is the Chair of the Supreme Audit Institutions-20 (SAI20) Engagement Group.
8.
Who has been appointed as the new Director-General of BSF?
(A)
Nitin Agarwal
(B)
Rajeev Kumar Singh
(C)
Rashmi Chowdhary
(D)
Amit Agrawal
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Nitin Agarwal has been appointed as the new Director- General of the Border Security Force (BSF). The post was vacant for more than five months.
9.
Who has been appointed as the Director-General of the National Testing Agency?
(A)
Subodh Kumar Singh
(B)
Sanjeev Kumar Chadha
(C)
Sunil Kumar Barnwal
(D)
Richa Sharma
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Amit Agrawal becomes the new CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India.
Subodh Kumar Singh has been appointed as the Director-General of the National Testing Agency.
10.
India wins the Women's Junior Hockey title by defeating which country?
(A)
China
(B)
South Korea
(C)
Japan
(D)
Thailand
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: India wins the Women's Junior Hockey title by defeating South Korea.
11.
Consider the following statements with respect to Payment System Operators (PSOs)
1. A PSO is a mechanism used by merchants to accept debit or credit card purchases from customers.
2. Google Pay, Amazon Pay, and Paytm are examples of PSO.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(A)
1 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: Recently Reserve Bank of India released the draft Master Directions on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls for Payment System Operators.
12.
Consider the following statements with respect to Sagar Samriddhi
1. It is a new online dredging monitoring system that replaces the old system of the Draft & Loading Monitor (DLM) system.
2. It is developed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(A)
1 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Recently Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) launched ‘Sagar Samriddhi’. Sagar Samriddhi is an online dredging monitoring system that helps to accelerate the ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative of the Ministry of shipping. It will bring in synergy among multiple input reports and produces real-time dredging report.
13.
Consider the following statements with respect to Spinoza Prize
1. It is the highest distinction in Dutch science and is also known as the ‘Dutch Nobel Prize’.
2. Recently Indian-origin scientist Joyeeta Gupta was awarded the ‘Dutch Nobel Prize’ for her research on a just and sustainable world.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(A)
1 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: Recently Indian-origin scientist Joyeeta Gupta was awarded the Spinoza Prize.
The prize is named after Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677) and is awarded annually since 1995. Baruch Spinoza was an internationally renowned Dutch scientist and a clear example of freedom in research. Spinoza Prize also called as ‘Dutch Nobel Prize’ is the highest award in Dutch academia. It is awarded every year to researchers working in the Netherlands who according to international standards belong to the absolutely best researchers worldwide.
14.
Consider the following statements with respect to Agni Prime
1. It is a three-stage cruise missile that uses solid propellant.
2. It has a range of around 5000 kilometers and is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
3. It is equipped with advanced ring-laser gyroscopes for accuracy.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(A)
Only one
(B)
Only two
(C)
All Three
(D)
None
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Recently ‘Agni Prime’ ballistic missile was successfully flight-tested by DRDO.
The Agni P missile is developed by India's DRDO. It is a two-stage ballistic missile that uses solid propellant and is stored in a canister, which means that it can be stored in a canister and transported by road or rail. It has a range of 2,000 kilometers and can carry a nuclear warhead.
15.
G20 Digital Innovation Alliance (G20-DIA) is an initiative in which ministry or organization
(A)
NITI Ayog
(B)
Ministry of Science and Technology
(C)
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
(D)
Prime Minister's Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: India has embarked upon an ambitious journey by taking over the G20 presidency. As part of the effort, the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has launched G20 Digital Innovation Alliance (G20-DIA) to showcase innovative solutions and create an alliance of innovation ecosystem players, including startups, investors, mentors, and institutions who are building digital public goods/innovations for the betterment of economies and the upliftment of societies.
16.
Which of the following criteria are followed by the Indian government for the identification of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
1. Pre-agricultural level of technology
2. Low level of literacy
3. Economic backwardness
4. A declining or stagnant population.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
(A)
1 and 3 only
(B)
2 and 4 only
(C)
1, 3, and 4 only
(D)
1, 2, 3, and 4 only
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: The government of India follows the following criteria for the identification of PVTGs.
Pre-agricultural level of technology
Low level of literacy
Economic backwardness
A declining or stagnant population.
Accordingly, 75 PTVGs have been identified in the country.
17.
India Energy Exchanges are regulated by which regulatory body
(A)
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
(B)
Bureau of Energy Efficiency
(C)
Securities and Exchange Board of India
(D)
Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Recently, The power ministry has asked Central Electricity Regulatory Authority (CERC) to initiate the process of coupling multiple power exchanges, a mechanism that seeks to ensure uniformity in the price discovery of energy at trading platforms.
18.
SCORES platform in initiate of which organization/ ministry
(A)
Securities and Exchange Board of India
(B)
NITI Ayog
(C)
Reserve Bank of India
(D)
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: SCORES is an online platform designed to help investors to lodge their complaints, pertaining to the securities market, online with SEBI against listed companies and SEBI-registered intermediaries.
19.
Consider the following statements
1. More than 25 states are having Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups as per Census 2011
2. Odisha records the highest number of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups in the country
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(A)
1 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: PVTGs are more vulnerable among the tribal groups. Therefore, there is a need for a special focus on their development.
In this context, in 1975, the Government of India initiated to identify the most vulnerable tribal groups as a separate category called PVTGs and declared 52 such groups, while in 1993 an additional 23 groups were added to the category, making it a total of 75 PVTGs out of 705 Scheduled Tribes, spread over 17 states and one Union Territory (UT), in the country (2011 census).
20.
In June 2023, the 1st edition of India, _______, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Trilateral Maritime Partnership Exercise was held in the Gulf of Oman.
(A)
Maldives
(B)
France
(C)
Tanzania
(D)
Mozambique
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: The First edition of the India, France, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Trilateral Maritime Partnership Exercise was held in the Gulf of Oman from 7th to 8th June 2023.
21.
Which of the following countries is ‘Not’ elected as the new non-permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for 2 years by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)?
(A)
Slovenia
(B)
Algeria
(C)
Guyana
(D)
Brazil
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: On 6th June 2023, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) elected five countries Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea (South Korea), Sierra Leone, and Slovenia as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for 2-year period beginning from January 2024 to December 2025.
22.
Which organization/NGO has recently (in June ‘23) signed a new and revised Strategic Framework for Collaboration with World Health Organisation (WHO) to build stronger Health Systems?
(A)
Center for Global Development
(B)
GAVI
(C)
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
(D)
The Global Fund
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: On 8th June 2023, The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Global Fund to Fight Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Tuberculosis (TB), and Malaria (the Global Fund) signed a new and revised Strategic Framework for Collaboration.
23.
Which company has recently (in June ‘23) launched India’s first actively-managed momentum fund?
(A)
Edelweiss Asset Management Limited
(B)
SAMCO Asset Management Private Limited
(C)
Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited
(D)
Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: SAMCO Asset Management Private Limited, Investment Manager of SAMCO Mutual Fund, launched India’s first actively-managed momentum fund – SAMCO Active Momentum Fund, an open-ended equity scheme following a momentum theme with Benchmark Index of Nifty 500 Index TRI.
24.
Name the bank that has recently (on June ‘23) launched the ‘I am Adyar, Adyar is me’ campaign in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).
(A)
Federal Bank
(B)
ICICI Bank
(C)
IndusInd Bank
(D)
HDFC Bank
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Aluva (Kerala)-based Federal Bank Limited has undertaken the ‘I am Adyar, Adyar is me’ campaign in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), and transformed an entire bank branch into a living museum of local stories.
25.
In Which city, the world’s most powerful largest, and fastest wind tunnel JF-22 was constructed in June 2023?
(A)
Tokyo, Japan
(B)
Beijing, China
(C)
California, United States of America
(D)
Vladivostok, Russia
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: China has finished constructing the world’s most powerful largest and fastest wind tunnel JF-22, in the mountainous Huairou district of northern Beijing.