Name India's ace athlete, who finished third in the men's long jump event at the Paris Diamond League 2023.
(A)
Vikas Gowda
(B)
Jeswin Aldrin
(C)
Avinash Sable
(D)
Murali Sreeshankar
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: India's ace athlete Murali Sreeshankar finished third in the men's long jump event at the Paris Diamond League.
2.
Who has been appointed as the chair-elect of the Board of Governors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)?
(A)
Pieter Elbers
(B)
Marjan Rintel
(C)
Camiel Eurlings
(D)
Benjamin Smith
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: On June 11, Pieter Elbers, the CEO of IndiGo, has been announced as the chair-elect of the Board of Governors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
3.
CACP recommended Central government bring ___________under the nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) regime.
(A)
Urea
(B)
Nitrogen
(C)
Potassium
(D)
Organic Fertilizers
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: CACP recommends Central government bring urea under the NBS regime.
To resolve the issue of imbalanced use of Urea, CACP recommended the Centre bring urea under the nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) regime.
4.
Which state reached the first position in terms of installed wind power capacity?
(A)
Rajasthan
(B)
Gujarat
(C)
Karnataka
(D)
Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: Gujarat reached first position in terms of installed wind power capacity.
5.
Silvio Berlusconi recently passed away. He was Prime Minister of which of the following countries?
(A)
Italy
(B)
France
(C)
Russia
(D)
Japan
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Italy's longest-serving premier Silvio Berlusconi passed away on 12 June 2023.
6.
What is the theme of International Albinism Awareness Day 2023?
(A)
‘Albinism and Human Rights
(B)
‘Inclusion is Strength’
(C)
‘Eliminate Albinism’
(D)
‘Zero Discrimination against Persons with Albinism’
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: International Albinism Awareness Day is observed every year on 13 June.
7.
India's industrial production rose to __________ in April 2023.
(A)
4.2%
(B)
5.2%
(C)
4.8%
(D)
4.5%
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: India's industrial production rose 4.2 percent in April.
8.
Which country has announced rejoining United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)?
(A)
Saudi Arabia
(B)
Japan
(C)
Iran
(D)
United States
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: ‘United States announced rejoining United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
9.
Gauhati High Court quashed which state government’s order to ban the trade and commercial sale of dog meat.
(A)
Sikkim
(B)
Nagaland
(C)
Manipur
(D)
Assam
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: Gauhati High Court quashed the Nagaland government order banning the trade and commercial sale of dog meat.
10.
IIT Madras researchers have created critical components for a highly efficient, cost-effective method of electrolyzing seawater to generate hydrogen. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding this?
1. The team has designed and created transition metal-based catalysts.
2. The team has created a cellulose-based separator.
Select the correct answer using the following codes.
(A)
1 Only
(B)
2 Only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
None of the above
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: IIT Madras researchers have created critical components for a highly efficient, cost-effective method of electrolyzing seawater to generate hydrogen.
11.
With reference to the Kilauea volcano, consider the following statements
1. Kīlauea is an active shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands.
2. Volcanic eruptions hold significant cultural and spiritual meanings for native Hawaiians.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(A)
1 Olny
(B)
2 Only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
None of the above
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: The Kilauea volcano is the most active of the five volcanoes that make up the Island of Hawaii. It is a shield volcano, which is a type of volcano composed of fluid lava and characterized by its vast lava flow. Kilauea has two active rift zones and a recently formed caldera, a massive depression formed when the ground surface collapses into an emptied magma chamber. The pit crater within Kilauea is called Halemaumau, which contained a lava lake before it began erupting in multiple locations in 2018.
12.
Consider the following statements about Project Akashteer:
1. Project Akashteer is a new automation initiative of the Ministry of Defense.
2. Akashteer will enable monitoring of low-level airspace over the battle areas of the Indian Army.
Which of the above statements is correct?
(A)
1 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: Automated Air Defence Control & Reporting System ‘Project Akashteer’ to automate the air defence systems was launched. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and the Ministry of Defence had signed a contract for the procurement of Automated Air Defence Control & Reporting System ‘Project Akashteer’ for the Indian Army in April 2023.
13.
With reference to Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), consider the following statements
1. It is a statutory body constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, of 1986.
2. It functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
3. The approval of the GEAC is mandatory before genetically modified organisms and products derived from them can be used commercially.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(A)
1 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
All three
(D)
None of the above
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is a statutory body constituted under the ‘Rules for the Manufacture, Use /Import /Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineering Organisms or Cells, 1989’ notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
14.
With reference to Green Hydrogen, consider the following statements
1. It is produced by the electrolysis of water using renewable energy like Solar, Wind, etc.
2. It it is up to five times more expensive than ‘grey’ hydrogen produced from natural gas.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(A)
1 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water using renewable energy (like Solar, Wind) and has a lower carbon footprint. Electricity splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. By Products: Water, Water Vapor. Green hydrogen makes up only 0.03% of global hydrogen production and it is up to five times more expensive than ‘grey’ hydrogen produced from natural gas or worse, ‘brown’ hydrogen produced from coal.
15.
With reference to A high-altitude dweller, consider the following statements
1. High-altitude-adapted dwellers have the same normal basal metabolic rate at high altitudes as other people on their home grounds.
2. They have a shorter life span than low-altitude dwellers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(A)
1 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: A low-altitude dweller, when taken to high altitudes, shows a 25-30% increase in basal metabolic rate, which is the calories you burn while remaining in bed all day. This means that more oxygen is required by the body, even though the air has less oxygen. It takes a few weeks to acclimatize to low oxygen whereas High-altitude-adapted Tibetans and Andeans have the same normal basal metabolic rate at high altitudes as other people on their home grounds. They too have a longer life span than a low-altitude dweller as found out in a recent study.
16.
Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored DBT scheme with a cash incentive for Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers.
2. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development
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: (C)
Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a Centrally Sponsored DBT scheme with a cash incentive of ₹ 5000/- (in three installments) being provided directly in the bank/post office account of Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers
17.
Consider the following statements
1. More than 25 states are having Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups as per the Census 2011
2. Odisha records the highest number of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups in the country
3. Per capita household income is one of the criteria for the identification of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(A)
1 & 2 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
1 & 3 only
(D)
1, 2 & 3
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).
18.
Consider the following statements
1. Co-WIN is an online portal for registration of COVID-19 vaccination.
2. It is mandatory to have an Aadhar card to register for vaccination on the Co-WIN portal
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: (A)
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: CoWIN is an Indian government web portal for COVID-19 vaccination registration, owned and operated by India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Statement 2 is not correct: An individual can register on the Co-WIN portal using any of the following ID proofs:
AADHAAR Card
Driving License
PAN Card
Passport
Pension Passbook
NPR Smart Card
Voter ID (EPIC)
Unique Disability Identification Card (UDID) etc
19.
The recently announced ‘PM-PRANAM’ scheme in Budget 2023-24 is related to
(A)
To promote tourism in the religious circuit
(B)
Restoration of archeological sites
(C)
Promoting alternative fertilizer and balance use of chemical fertilizer
(D)
Providing benefits to farmers on agricultural loans.
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: In the Budget Finance minister announced the ‘PM-PRANAM’ scheme
“PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth” will be launched to incentivize States and Union Territories to promote alternative fertilizers and balanced use of chemical fertilizers.
20.
Motihari-Amlekhgunj trans-border petroleum pipeline between which two nations
(A)
India- Nepal
(B)
India-Bangladesh
(C)
India- Bhutan
(D)
India-Myanmar
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Motihari-Amlekhgunj pipeline is a 69 km (43 mi) long trans-border petrolium pipeline between Amlekhgunj Oil Depot in Parsa of Nepal and Motihari of India. This pipeline transports petroleum from Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC).
21.
What is one of the key measures announced by the RBI to strengthen urban cooperative banks?
(A)
Allowing them to open new branches
(B)
Implementing stricter lending regulations
(C)
Decreasing the time frame to meet priority sector lending targets
(D)
Removing the need for board approval in policy decisions
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: The RBI has notified that urban cooperative banks can now open new branches without prior approval, up to a maximum of 10% of the total number of branches in the previous financial year.
22.
What is the primary objective of the NBFC Growth Accelerator Program (NGAP) launched by GAME and SIDBI?
(A)
To provide affordable services to larger NBFCs
(B)
To address funding challenges faced by MSMEs
(C)
To increase the availability of bank loans for small NBFCs
(D)
To train entrepreneurs in tier two and tier three cities
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: The NGAP aims to ease the funding woes of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by focusing on capacity building for smaller Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).
23.
Which sector(s) are included in the priority sector lending targets for urban co-operative banks?
(A)
Agriculture
(B)
Education
(C)
Housing
(D)
All of the above
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: Priority sector lending targets for urban co-operative banks include sectors such as agriculture, education, housing, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), among others.
24.
What is the name of the world’s most powerful hypersonic wind tunnel recently completed in China?
(A)
JF-12
(B)
JF-22
(C)
JF-25
(D)
JF-30
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: China has achieved a major milestone in its pursuit of hypersonic technology with the completion of the world’s most powerful wind tunnel. Known as the JF-22, this groundbreaking facility is set to play a pivotal role in China’s hypersonic ambitions, enabling the country to make significant strides in the development of hypersonic vehicles.
25.
What is the definition of hypersonic speed?
(A)
Speed greater than the speed of sound
(B)
Speed greater than Mach 5
(C)
Speed greater than Mach 10
(D)
Speed greater than Mach 20
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: Hypersonic speed is defined as a speed greater than Mach 5, where Mach 1 represents the speed of sound. Mach 5 corresponds to approximately 3,836 miles per hour (6,174 kilometers per hour) or 1.7 kilometers per second.