Who has been appointed as the new managing director of Indraprastha Gas Ltd. (IGL)?
(A)
Kamal Rathore
(B)
Mohan Singh Baghel
(C)
Mohit Kumar Sharma
(D)
Kamal Kishore Chatiwal
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: Kamal Kishore Chatiwal has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Limited.
2.
Gujarat Institute scientists have developed a biodegradable paper supercapacitor from ____________.
(A)
Seaweed
(B)
Coral reefs
(C)
Copepods
(D)
None
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: ‘Gujarat Institute scientists have developed a biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed.
3.
Which of the following statements is correct about the Global Liveability Index 2023?
1. Paris is the most liveable city in the world.
2. New Delhi and Mumbai secured the 141st position in the Global livability index 2023.
Select the correct code:
(A)
1 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
1 and 2
(D)
None of the above
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: According to the global livability index 2023, Vienna has been named the world's "most liveable city" for 2023.
4.
Fitch Ratings increased the GDP growth rate forecast of India from 6% to _____________for the current fiscal year 2023-24.
(A)
5.5%
(B)
6.5%
(C)
6.3%
(D)
7.3%
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: Fitch Ratings increased the GDP growth rate forecast of India from 6% to 6.3% for the current fiscal year 2023-24.
5.
In June 2023, which of the following App has been launched with Face Authentication Feature for e-KYC?
(A)
PM Kisan Mobile App
(B)
PM SVANidhi Mobile App
(C)
PM Mudra Mobile App
(D)
PM CARES Mobile App
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: PM Kisan Mobile App has been launched with Face Authentication Feature for e- KYC.
6.
Under the agreement between GE Aerospace and HAL, GE Aerospace’s F414 engines will be co-produced in India for which of the following?
(A)
Dassault Rafale
(B)
Sukhoi Su-30
(C)
MiG-29
(D)
Light Combat Aircraft Mk2
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: US Company GE Aerospace and Indian aerospace company HAL have signed an MoU to produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force.
7.
The Punjab government passed the Punjab Police (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Which of the following statement/s is/ are correct?
1. It will amend the clause and sub-clause in the Punjab Police Act, 2007.
2. It will empower the state government to appoint a DGP of its own choice.
Select the correct code:
(A)
1 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
1 and 2
(D)
None of the above
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: Punjab Legislative Assembly passed a bill that empower the state government to appoint DGP.
8.
Ministry of Coal announced the commencement of the Star Rating Registration process of ______________ mines.
(A)
Coal and Lignite
(B)
Iron
(C)
Feldspar
(D)
Corundum
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Ministry of Coal announced the commencement of the Star Rating Registration process for Coal and Lignite Mines.
9.
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of GIFT City Ltd?
(A)
Hasmukh Adhia
(B)
Santosh Kumar Yadav
(C)
Umesh Taneja
(D)
Yogendra Narain
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Former Union Finance Secretary & Revenue Secretary, Hasmukh Adhia, has been appointed Chairman of GIFT City Ltd.
10.
The world’s fastest motorbike race ‘Moto GP 2023 will be hosted by which state?
(A)
Gujarat
(B)
Maharashtra
(C)
Uttar Pradesh
(D)
Karnataka
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath released the first ticket of motorbike race ‘Moto GP’ 2023.
11.
With reference to Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) consider the following statements.
1. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the apex technical body charged with evaluating proposals for testing genetically modified (GM) seeds in India.
2. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) functions under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
3. At present cotton and mustard remains the only two transgenic crops that are being commercially cultivated in India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(A)
Only one
(B)
Only two
(C)
All three
(D)
None
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: There is an array of crops — brinjal, tomato, maize, chickpea — in various stages of trials that employ transgenic technology. However, cotton remains the only transgenic crop that is being commercially cultivated in India. After a long hiatus, the GEAC, the apex technical body charged with evaluating proposals for testing genetically modified (GM) seeds, approved the environmental release of Mustard hybrid DMH-11 and its parental lines, during its 147th meeting on 18 October 2022 for seed production and testing. This is one step away from full commercial cultivation. GEAC is under the Union Environment Ministry.
12.
With reference to Open Market Safe Scheme (OMSS) consider the following statements.
1. The Union Government imposes stock limits on food grains that can be held by traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors.
2. Under Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS), Union Government offload food grains from the central pool to private traders and bulk buyers through e-auction to moderate its prices.
3. The Food Corporation of India is entrusted with the responsibility to ensure food grains are accessible at reasonable prices to the vulnerable sections of society under the Public Distribution System.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(A)
Only one
(B)
Only two
(C)
All three
(D)
None
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: On June 12, in a move endeavoring to manage the “overall food security and to prevent hoarding and unscrupulous speculation”, the Union Government imposed limits on stock of wheat that can be held by traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors. The objective here is to stabilize the price of the essential commodity by steadying supply.
13.
With reference to mandatory minimum sentencing, consider the following statements
1. Mandatory minimum sentencing means a quantum of punishment which cannot be reduced below the period fixed.
2. In India, such sentences are prescribed for sexual offenses under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
3. When the legislature has prescribed a minimum sentence without discretion, the same can be reduced by the courts.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(A)
Only one
(B)
Only two
(C)
All three
(D)
None
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: The concept of mandatory minimum sentencing refers to a sentence that must be imposed without leaving any discretion to the court. It means a quantum of punishment that cannot be reduced below the period fixed. Essentially, this predetermines the minimum punishment or sentence for certain offenses which are considered to be more serious than others, with a view to ensuring justice and not let the perpetrator of such an offense go unpunished.
14.
The surplus in the current account in India can happen when
1. Record inflow of foreign direct investment and foreign portfolio investment.
2. Net services receipts increase sequentially.
3. Contraction in the trade deficit
4. Growth in remittances by Indians employed overseas.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(A)
Only one
(B)
Only two
(C)
All three
(D)
None
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: A current account surplus means that a country has more exports and incoming payments than imports and outgoing payments to other countries. It is generally deemed a positive because the current account surplus adds to a country's reserves.
15.
Champions of the Earth Award, that recognizes outstanding environmental leaders from the public and private sectors was established by
(A)
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
(B)
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
(C)
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
(D)
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) established Champions of the Earth in 2005 as an annual awards programme to recognize outstanding environmental leaders from the public and private sectors and from civil society. The Champions of the Earth Award is the UN’s highest environmental honour.
16.
Recently, General Electric (GE) Aerospace of USA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with which entity of India to manufacture fighter jet engines
(A)
Defence Research and Development Organisation
(B)
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(C)
Indian Space Research Organisation
(D)
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: Recently, With the Indian Prime minister's visit to the USA, In a landmark deal that gives a massive boost to ties between the US and India, General Electric (GE) Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Thursday to produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force.
17.
Consider the following statements, with respect to LCA Tejas
1. It is a 4th generation, all-weather, and multi-role fighter aircraft
2. IT is single-engine aircraft designed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
3. It is capable of carrying Beyond-Visual-Range (BVR) missiles.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A)
1 only
(B)
1, 2 & 3 only
(C)
3 only
(D)
2 & 3
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: Statement 1 is not correct: LCA Tejas is a 4.5-generation, all-weather, and multi-role fighter aircraft. The aircraft is designed to be a multi-role aircraft capable of taking up offensive air support, close combat, and ground attack role at ease. It is also designed to undertake Ground Maritime Operations.
Statement 2 is correct: It is single-engine aircraft designed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Statement 3 is correct: Indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk2 is not only capable of carrying eight Beyond-Visual-Range (BVR) missiles together but can also integrate all native weapons, as well as a variety of advanced weapons from other countries
18.
Artemis lunar exploration program, recently seen in the news, is an initiative of which among the following?
(A)
NASA
(B)
Roscosmos
(C)
JAXA
(D)
SpaceX
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Recently, on the visit of the Indian Prime minister to the USA, India I signed on to the three-year-old Artemis Accords, a US-led alliance seeking to facilitate international collaboration in planetary exploration and research.
19.
Consider the following statements
1. Lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) are diamonds that are produced using specific technology which mimics the geological processes that grow natural diamonds.
2. The sparkle and durability of lab-grown diamonds are better than natural diamonds
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: Recently, PM Modi gifted lab grow diamond USA first lady on his official visit to USA.
20.
Kari-kalamdani, a popular craft of which state
(A)
Jammu and Kashmir
(B)
Odisha
(C)
West Bengal
(D)
Karnataka
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Kari-kalamdani is also referred to as kar-e-munakashi, or the art of decoration.
21.
In June 2023, Ion-Marcel Ciolacu was sworn in as the new Prime Minister (PM) of ___________ (country).
(A)
Romania
(B)
Moldova
(C)
Bulgaria
(D)
Austria
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Ion-Marcel Ciolacu (55 years old), leader of Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD-Partidul Social Democrat) sworn in as the new Prime Minister (PM) of Romania at the Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest, Romania.
22.
In June 2023, Housing Development and Finance Corporation (HDFC) sold its _________ stakes in HDFC Credila Financial Services to BPEA EQT and ChrysCapital for Rs 9,060 crore.
(A)
60%
(B)
50%
(C)
80%
(D)
90%
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: Housing Development and Finance Corporation (HDFC) has sold its 90% stakes in HDFC Credila Financial Services, an education loan subsidiary of (HDFC) to BPEA EQT and ChrysCapital for Rs 9,060 crore.
23.
Name the state government that has recently (on June ‘23) launched ‘Polytechnic Chalo Abhiyan 2023’ to motivate youths to pursue technical education.
(A)
Maharashtra
(B)
Uttar Pradesh
(C)
Bihar
(D)
Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: The Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) launched ‘Polytechnic Chalo Abhiyan 2023’ to motivate youths to pursue technical education and take admission to polytechnic institutes.
24.
Which organization/bank has recently (in June ‘23) partnered with the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) to empower women entrepreneurs?
(A)
World Bank
(B)
United Nations Development Programme
(C)
International Monetary Fund
(D)
Asian Development Bank
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) partnered with the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) to empower women to make well-informed career choices in the field of entrepreneurship.
25.
According to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual Global Gender Gap Report 2023, released in June 2023, India ranked ________ out of 146 countries in terms of gender parity at the Global Gender Gap Index 2023 while _________ (country) Topped the index.
(A)
127th; Iceland
(B)
130th; Norway
(C)
117th; Iceland
(D)
127th; Norway
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: According to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual Global Gender Gap Report 2023, released on June 22 2023, India has closed 64.3% of the overall gender gap and ranked 127th out of 146 countries in terms of gender parity at the Global Gender Gap Index 2023 whereas Iceland Topped the index followed by Norway and Finland at 2nd and 3rd rank.