Raja festival is a three-day festival celebrated by girls and women in both urban and rural areas in which state?
(A)
Andhra Pradesh
(B)
Madhya Pradesh
(C)
Odisha
(D)
Kerala
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: Raja festival is a three-day festival celebrated by girls and women in both urban and rural areas in Odisha.
2.
Defence Ministry signed Rs _______ contract with ICOMM Tele Limited of Hyderabad to strengthen the Indian Army’s communication system.
(A)
500 cr
(B)
600 cr
(C)
800 cr
(D)
900 cr
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: A contract worth Rs 500 crore signed by Defense Ministry to strengthen the communication system of the Indian Army.
3.
BIMSTEC member to adopt ________________in next summit.
(A)
Bangkok Vision 2030
(B)
Bangkok Vision 2040
(C)
Jaipur Vision 2030
(D)
Dhaka Vision 2030
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit is going to be held at the end of 2023.
4.
Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Society has been reamed as ________________.
(A)
Gandhi Museum and Library Society
(B)
Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society
(C)
Modi Museum and Library Society
(D)
Prime Ministers’ Museum and Literature Society
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Society renamed as Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society.
5.
On 18 June 2023, the government of India-United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework ___________ has been signed in New Delhi.
(A)
2023-2025
(B)
2023-2027
(C)
2023-2030
(D)
2025-2027
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: The government of India-United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027 has been signed in New Delhi.
6.
At which of the following places is National Legislators' Conference Bharat held from 15th to 18th June 2023?
(A)
Mumbai
(B)
Delhi
(C)
Lucknow
(D)
Bhopal
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla officially inaugurated the National Legislators' Conference Bharat (NLC Bharat) in Mumbai on 16 June 2023.
7.
Which of the following states has emerged as the leading state in Wind Energy adoption?
(A)
Rajasthan
(B)
Gujarat
(C)
Tamil Nadu
(D)
All of the above
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu have emerged as leading states in Wind Energy adoption.
8.
Prisons of Uttar Pradesh will be known as_____________.
(A)
Reform Homes
(B)
Social Homes
(C)
Rehabilitate Homes
(D)
Correction Room
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Prisons of UP to be known as “Reform Homes”.
9.
Which of the following launched the “Julley Ladakh" outreach programme?
(A)
Indian Army
(B)
Indian Navy
(C)
Indian Airforce
(D)
All of the Above
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: Indian Navy has launched the “Julley Ladakh" programme to increase awareness about the Indian Navy service in Ladakh and to engage with youth and civil society.
10.
Who has become the new chairman of the Hinduja Group?
(A)
Gopichand Hinduja
(B)
Srichand Hinduja
(C)
Parmanand Deepchand Hinduja
(D)
Mahesh Chand Hinduja
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Gopichand Hinduja becomes new chairman of Hinduja Group.
11.
Consider the following statements with respect to Solar Chromosphere
1. The chromosphere is an irregular layer situated between the bright solar surface and the extremely hot corona.
2. The chromosphere is a highly active layer and transfers only thermal energy.
3. Grains are acoustic shock formed in the corona that helps in transferring energy from the corona to the solar surface.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(A)
Only one
(B)
Only Two
(C)
All three
(D)
None of the above
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: The chromosphere is an irregular layer situated between the bright solar surface and the extremely hot corona. The chromosphere is a highly active layer which plays a crucial role in transferring energy from corona to solar surface. Chromosphere transfers energy (specifically non-thermal energy) that heats the corona and fuels the solar wind, which extends outward into the surrounding regions of the solar atmosphere. Bright grains are observed in solar chromosphere. Grains are acoustic shock waves which are responsible for heating events in chromosphere.
12.
Consider the following statements with respect to Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India.
1. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) include cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease.
2. Cancer is the leading cause of NCD-related deaths in India.
3. Currently urban regions had higher rates of all metabolic NCDs than rural areas with the exception of prediabetes.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(A)
Only one
(B)
Only two
(C)
All three
(D)
None of the above
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: A recent study shows that 31 million more Indians became diabetic in four years (2019-2021). Currently urban regions had higher rates of all metabolic NCDs than rural areas with exception of prediabetes. The highest diabetes prevalence was found in Goa, Puducherry and Kerala. Hypertension was highest in Punjab.
13.
Consider the following statements with respect to Sea slaters
1. Sea Slater is a fast-running semi-terrestrial isopod.
2. They mostly eat dead plants and fungal matter and act as recyclers.
3. It is native to the Northeast Atlantic and found in the coastal regions of Kerala.
4. Increase in light pollution is affecting the camouflage ability of sea slaters.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(A)
Olny one
(B)
Only two
(C)
All three
(D)
None of the above
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: In a new study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, shows that diffused pollution at night can confuse Sea slaters, rendering their camouflage useless. Ligia oceanica is a fast-running semi-terrestrial isopod commonly known as the Sea Slater.
14.
Drip Pricing, often seen in the news, refers to?
(A)
It is a mechanism announced by RBI to support local exporters to deal with increasing inflation
(B)
It is a technique in which multinational companies fix their product’s pricing of their international products
(C)
It is a technique in which firms advertise only part of a product's price and reveal other charges later at final billing
(D)
It is the pricing mechanism which includes the cost of subsidies offered by the government to recover the subsidy cost from the end consumer
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: Drip pricing is a pricing technique in which firms advertise only part of a product's price and reveal other charges later at final billing. Deceptive online patterns are a violation of the Consumer Protection Act. A robust self-regulatory mechanism for the larger framework on online deceptive patterns is the need of the hour.
15.
Which of the following governs the naming of newly identified animal species?
(A)
Respective national governments
(B)
International Union for Conservation of Nature
(C)
International Commission of Zoological Nomenclature
(D)
International Zoological Society
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: In recent years the science of naming and classifying all living beings has been witnessing a raging debate to change the species names which are objectionable. Every species of animal or plant has two scientific names. The first name of every species denotes the genus to which the species belongs. It is a generic name and is always capitalised. The second name of every species identifies the species within the genus and is never capitalised. Both first and second names are italicised.
16.
Recently, India decided to import MQ-9 Reaper, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from which nation
(A)
USA
(B)
Israel
(C)
Russia
(D)
France
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Recently, Apex body responsible for clearing all capital acquisitions for the Indian Armed Forces, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the procurement of armed Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), an aeronautics company based in the United States
17.
As per World Bank's latest Migration and Development Brief, Arrange the following countries in decreasing order of receiving remittances:
1. India
2. Mexico
3. China
4. Philippines
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(A)
2-1-3-4
(B)
3-1-2-4
(C)
3-2-1-4
(D)
1-2-3-4
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: The top five recipient countries for remittances in 2022 were India ($111 billion), followed by Mexico ($61 billion), China ($51 billion), the Philippines ($38 billion), and Pakistan ($30 billion
18.
‘Special and differential treatment’ term is related to which organization
(A)
World Trade Organization
(B)
International Monetary Fund
(C)
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
(D)
World Bank
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Special and differential treatment (S&D) is a set of GATT provisions that exempts developing countries from the same strict trade rules and disciplines of more industrialized countries.
19.
Consider the following statements
1. Landfall is the event of a tropical cyclone coming onto land after being over water
2. Cyclones lose their intensity once they move over land because of the reduction of moisture supply
Select the correct answer using the code given below
(A)
1 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: Landfall is the event of a tropical cyclone coming onto land after being over water. As per the IMD, a tropical cyclone is said to have made landfall when the center of the storm – or its eye – moves over the coast.
20.
The Punchhi Commission report was related to:
(A)
Center-state relations
(B)
Electoral reforms
(C)
Fiscal federalism
(D)
Creation of new States
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: The Government of India constituted a Commission on Centre-State Relations under the chairmanship of Justice Madan Mohan Punchhi, to look into the new issues of Centre-State relations keeping in view the changes that have taken place in the polity and economy of India.
21.
According to the RBI Remittance Survey, the country with the highest share in inward remittances to India in 2020-21 was ____.
(A)
United States
(B)
Singapore
(C)
United Arab Emirates
(D)
Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Sol. According to the survey conducted by the RBI, the United States accounted for 23.4% of the total remittances received by India in 2020-21.
22.
The Indian rupee symbol (₹) was officially adopted in ____ to represent the currency of India.
(A)
2011
(B)
2010
(C)
2012
(D)
2013
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: The Indian rupee symbol (₹) was officially adopted by the Government of India in 2010. The symbol represents the currency of India and is widely used in financial transactions, including remittance-related activities.
23.
Where will the Asia Cup 2023 be held in a hybrid model?
(A)
Pakistan
(B)
Sri Lanka
(C)
India
(D)
Both a and b
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: The Asia Cup 2023 will be jointly hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, utilizing a hybrid model with matches held in both countries.
24.
Which variant of the MQ-9 drone has been chosen by India for acquisition?
(A)
Sky Guardian
(B)
Sea Guardian
(C)
Reaper Guardian
(D)
Hellfire Guardian
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: India has chosen the MQ-9B Sky Guardian variant of the MQ-9 drone for acquisition.
25.
Who recently announced their retirement from international cricket( as of June 2023)?
(A)
Nahida Khan
(B)
Tania Mallick
(C)
Nahida Sherwani
(D)
Tania Jia
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Nahida Khan recently announced her retirement from international cricket.