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1) Which among the following is the official mascot of the Asian Athletics Championship 2023, Thailand?
A) Lord Narasimha
B) Lord Shiva
C) Lord Hanuman
D) Lord Durga
E) None of these
Answer – C) Lord Hanuman
Explanation:
Lord Hanuman is the official mascot of the Asian Athletics Championship 2023, Thailand.

2) “Lisa” the first Artificial Intelligence (AI) news anchor of ______
A) West Bengal
B) Gujarat
C) Odisha
D) Madhya Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha TV has launched India’s first regional artificial intelligence (AI) news anchor named “Lisa.”

3) “International Malala Day” is observed on _______
A) July 10
B) July 11
C) July 12
D) July 13
E) None of these
Answer – C) July 12
Explanation:
International Malala Day – July 12.
International Malala Day is observed every year on July 12 to celebrate the life and legacy of Pakistani education activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai.

4) Which among the following was conferred with the best member federation award by the Asian Athletics Association in Bangkok?
A) Bangladesh Athletics Federation
B) Athletics Federation of Pakistan
C) Athletics Federation of India
D) Chinese Athletic Association
E) None of these
Answer – C) Athletics Federation of India
Explanation:
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) was conferred with the best member federation award by the Asian Athletics Association in Bangkok.

5) Nokia has partnered with TSSC to establish 5G skill development CoE in ______
A) West Bengal
B) Gujarat
C) Odisha
D) Madhya Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – B) Gujarat
Explanation:
Nokia has partnered with Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) to establish 5G skill development (Centre of Excellence) CoE in Gujarat.

6) Who among the following persons has been elected as the President of Cement Manufacturers’ Association?
A) Krishan Mishra
B) K.Rajaraman
C) Neeraj Akhoury
D) Sheo Kumar Singh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Neeraj Akhoury
Explanation:
Neeraj Akhoury has been elected as the President of Cement Manufacturers’ Association(CMA).

7) Who among the following persons has bagged the bronze medal in the men’s trap event at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup Lonato 2023 in Italy?
A) Prithviraj Tondaiman
B) Rituraj Singh
C) Elavenil Valarivan
D) Jaspal Rana
E) None of these
Answer – A) Prithviraj Tondaiman
Explanation:
Indian shooter Prithviraj Tondaiman has bagged the bronze medal in the men’s trap event at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup Lonato 2023 in Italy.

8) Which among the following countries has become the new permanent member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?
A) Lebanon
B) Yemen
C) Iran
D) Taiwan
E) None of these
Answer – C) Iran
Explanation:
Iran has become the new permanent member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

9) Which among the following e-commerce platforms has signed an MoU with the Vision & AI Lab of the IISc.?
A) Amazon
B) Flipkart
C) Meesho
D) Snapdeal
E) None of these
Answer – C) Meesho
Explanation:
E-commerce company Meesho and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for research and development work in generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).

10) Who among the following persons has launched the second edition of the Social Trailblazer Program?
A) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
B) Ashwini Vaishnaw
C) Dharmendra Pradhan
D) Piyush Goyal
E) None of these
Answer – C) Dharmendra Pradhan
Explanation:
Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan has launched the second edition of the Social Trailblazer Program for entrepreneurs.

11) Which among the following organisations has become India’s first PSU to achieve Anti – Bribery Management System Certification?
A) BPCL
B) IOCL
C) ONGC
D) HPCL
E) None of these
Answer – C) ONGC
Explanation:
ONGC has become India’s first PSU to achieve Anti-Bribery Management System certification.

12) India has secured _______ medals in the 2023 World Archery Youth Championships in Limerick, Ireland.
A) 12
B) 13
C) 11
D) 14
E) None of these
Answer – C) 11
Explanation:
India has secured 11 medals in the World Archery Youth Championships 2023 in Limerick, Ireland

13) Sanjiv Puri has been reappointed as the CMD of________
A) Amul
B) Procter and Gamble
C) Unilever
D) ITC
E) None of these
Answer – D) ITC
Explanation:
Sanjiv Puri has been reappointed as the CMD of ITC.

14) “World Paper Bag Day” is observed on _______
A) July 11
B) July 12
C) July 13
D) July 14
E) None of these
Answer – B) July 12
Explanation:
World Paper Bag Day – July 12.

15) Which among the following countries has won the 34th International Biology Olympiad, UAE?
A) Bangladesh
B) China
C) India
D) Singapore
E) None of these
Answer – C) India
Explanation:
India topped the medals tally at the 34th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2023 held in Al Ain, UAE.

● Dhruv Advani (GOLD) from Bengaluru, Karnataka
● Ishan Pednekar (GOLD) from Kota, Rajasthan
● Megh Chhabda (GOLD) from Jalna, Maharashtra
● Rohit Panda (GOLD) from Risali, Chattisgarh

The team was accompanied by two leaders: Prof. Madan M. Chaturvedi (Former Senior Professor, Delhi University) and Dr Anupama Ronad (HBCSE, TIFR), and two Scientific Observers: Dr V. V. Binoy (National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru) and Dr Rambhadur Subedi (NIRRH, Mumbai).

16) The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has released an amount of ______ to 22 states for the respective State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF).
A) Rs. 6754 Crore
B) Rs. 9743 Crore
C) Rs. 7532 Crore
D) Rs. 8532 Crore
E) None of these
Answer – C) Rs.7532 Crore
Explanation:
The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has released an amount of Rs.7532 Crore to 22 States for the respective State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF).

17) “NABARD Foundation Day” is observed on _______
A) July 11
B) July 12
C) July 13
D) July 14
E) None of these
Answer – B) July 12
Explanation:
NABARD Foundation Day – July 12.

18) Defence minister Rajnath singh has inaugurated Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) regional Office in ________
A) Thailand
B) Indonesia
C) Malaysia
D) Singapore
E) None of these
Answer – C) Malaysia
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) regional office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

19) Who among the persons has been appointed as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)?
A) Krishan Mishra
B) K.Rajaraman
C) Rakesh Pal
D) Sheo Kumar Singh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Rakesh Pal
Explanation:
Rakesh Pal has been appointed as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).

20) Which among the following companies has been conferred with 1st Prize in Swachhta Pakhwada Awards 2023?
A) NHPC
B) NTPC Limited
C) SJVN Limited
D) THDC India Limited
E) None of these
Answer – C) SJVN Limited
Explanation:
The Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) has been conferred with the first prize at the prestigious Swachhta Pakhwada Award – 2023 by the Union Ministry of Power. SJVN chairman Nand Lal Sharma has received the prize from the Union Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal in New Delhi.

21) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the MD & CEO of Invest India?
A) Krishan Mishra
B) K.Rajaraman
C) Nivruti Rai
D) Neeraj Akhoury
E) None of these
Answer – C) Nivruti Rai
Explanation:
Nivruti Rai – MD & CEO of Invest India.

22) Who among the following persons has become the first woman to lead the US Navy?
A) Shoshana Chatfield
B) Kayla Jane Barron
C) Lisa Franchetti
D) Michelle J. Howard
E) None of these
Answer – C) Lisa Franchetti
Explanation:
Admiral Lisa Franchetti has become the first woman to lead the US Navy.

23) Which among the following companies has collaborated with Microsoft to introduce the large language AI Model known as Llama 2?
A) Intel
B) Meta
C) Tesla
D) Tencent
E) None of these
Answer – B) Meta
Explanation:
Meta has collaborated with Microsoft to introduce the large language AI Model known as Llama 2.

24) The Regional Office of UPU (Universal Postal Union) has been inaugurated in _______
A) Chennai
B) Hyderabad
C) New Delhi
D) Mumbai
E) None of these
Answer – C) New Delhi
Explanation:
The Regional Office of UPU (Universal Postal Union) has been inaugurated in New Delhi.

25) As per the Henley Passport Index, ______has replaced Japan to become the World’s most Powerful Passport.
A) Thailand
B) Malaysia
C) Singapore
D) Indonesia
E) None of these
Answer – C) Singapore
Explanation:
As Per the Henley Passport Index, Singapore has replaced Japan to become the World’s most Powerful Passport.

26) Who among the following persons has set the Guinness World Record for the Fastest Badminton Smash?
A) Prannoy HS
B) Lakshya Sen
C) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
D) Chirag Shetty
E) None of these
Answer – C) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
Explanation:
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy has set the Guinness World Record for the Fastest Badminton Smash.

27) “International Moon Day” is observed on _______
A) July 19
B) July 20
C) July 21
D) July 22
E) None of these
Answer – B) July 20
Explanation:
International Moon Day – July 20.

28) The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the sale of Lavasa, India’s first private hill station to Darwin Platform Infrastructure for _____
A) Rs. 1.6k Crore
B) Rs. 1.7k Crore
C) Rs. 1.8k Crore
D) Rs. 1.5k Crore
E) None of these
Answer – C) Rs. 1.8k Crore
Explanation:
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the sale of Lavasa, India’s first private hill station to Darwin Platform Infrastructure for Rs.1.8k crore.

29) Which among the following has won the Duleep Trophy 2023?
A) North Zone
B) West Zone
C) South Zone
D) North East Zone
E) None of these
Answer – C) South Zone
Explanation:
South Zone has won the Duleep Trophy 2023.

30) Which among the following states has topped in the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2022?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) West Bengal
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Madhya Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu has topped in the NITI Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2022.

31) Which among the following cities has hosted the Regional Conference on “Drug Trafficking and National Security”?
A) Mumbai
B) Goa
C) New Delhi
D) Hyderabad
E) None of these
Answer – C) New Delhi
Explanation:
New Delhi has hosted the Regional Conference on Drug Trafficking and National Security.

32) Which among the following companies has received the prestigious Economic Times (ET) HR World Future Skills Awards 2023?
A) GAIL
B) NHPC
C) NTPC
D) ONGC
E) None of these
Answer – C) NTPC
Explanation:
NTPC has received the prestigious Economic Times (ET) HR World Future Skills Awards 2023 for “Best use of AI/AR/VR in Learning and Upskilling” and “Best Advance in Creating an Extended Enterprise Learning Programme”.

33) “National Parents Day” is observed on ____
A) Fifth Sunday of July
B) Fourth Sunday of July
C) Third Sunday of July
D) Second Sunday of July
E) None of these
Answer – B) Fourth Sunday of July
Explanation:
“National Parents Day” – Fourth Sunday of July

34) Who among the following persons has been appointed as a member in the Board of International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA)?
A) Krishan Mishra
B) K.Rajaraman
C) Pramod Rao
D) Neeraj Akhoury
E) None of these
Answer – C) Pramod Rao
Explanation:
Pramod Rao has been appointed as a member in the Board of International Financial Services Centre Authority IFSCA.

35) The 3rd World Hindu Conference will be held in _____
A) Phuket
B) Pattaya
C) Bangkok
D) Chiang Mai
E) None of these
Answer – C) Bangkok
Explanation:
The 3rd World Hindu Conference will be held in Bangkok.

36) “Nelson Mandela International Day” is observed on _______
A) July 18
B) July 19
C) July 20
D) July 21
E) None of these
Answer – A) July 18
Explanation:
Nelson Mandela International Day – July 18.

37) “World Day for International Justice” is observed on _______
A) July 16
B) July 17
C) July 18
D) July 14
E) None of these
Answer – B) July 17
Explanation:
World Day for International Justice – July 17.

38) “World Youth Skills Day” is observed on _______
A) July 16
B) July 17
C) July 18
D) July 15
E) None of these
Answer – D) July 15
Explanation:
World Youth Skills Day – July 15.
Theme 2023: “Skilling teachers, trainers, and youth for a transformative future.”

39) Which among the following has won the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2023?
A) POWERGRID
B) IOCL
C) ATL
D) NTPC Limited
E) None of these
Answer – C) ATL
Explanation:
Adani Transmission Limited (ATL) has won the ‘Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2023’ in the Power Transmission Sector from ‘Institute of Directors.’

40) Which among the following States/UTs has launched the Mobile – Dost – App?
A) Chandigarh
B) Delhi
C) J&K
D) Ladakh
E) None of these
Answer – C) J&K
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir has launched the Mobile-Dost-App in sync with the vision of Apka-Mobile-Hamara-Daftar, a pioneering initiative for mobile-based delivery of citizen-centric services in the Union Territory.