1. Coal India surpassed annual output target for first time in ______ years?

a) 15years
b) 13years
c) 16years
d) 14years
e) 17years
Ans: e
Exp:
Coal India Ltd had breached its annual production target of 700 million tonnes,
the first time it had surpassed its goal since the fiscal year that ended in March
2006.
2. In which year International Day of Sport for Development and Peace was
created?
a) 2013
b) 2014
c) 2015
d) 2016
e) 2017
Ans: a
Exp:
The day was created by the United Nations General Assembly in 23 August
2013, supported by the International Olympic Committee since 6 April 2014.
3. What does ‘T’ stands for in “RRTS”?
a) Transit
b) Transform
c) Transfer
d) Transport
e) Ticket
Ans: a
Exp:
The trains will operate on the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors.
4. RBI accepted bids worth Rs 5,500 crores at an auction for conversion and
switching of how many government of India (GoI) bonds against the notified
amount of Rs 11,000 crores?
a) 5
b) 7
c) 4
d) 6
e) 3
Ans: a
Exp:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) accepted bids worth Rs 5,500 crores at an
auction for conversion and switching of five government of India (GoI) bonds
against the notified amount of Rs 11,000 crores.
5. According to first-ever census of water bodies conducted by Jal Shakti
Ministry nearly how many water bodies are in urban area?
a) 69000
b) 66000
c) 68000
d) 70000
e) 67000
Ans: a
Exp:
In the census, over 24.24 lakh water bodies have been enumerated in the
country out of which more than 23 lakh water bodies are in rural areas and
nearly 69,000 are in urban areas.
6. The book “Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire”
was published by which of the following publishing house?
a) Westland Publications
b) Jaico Publishing House
c) Roli Books
d) Bloomsbury Publishing House
e) Rupa Publications
Ans: d
Exp:
Book: “Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire”
Author: Nandini Das (English Literature Professor, University of Liverpool)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing House
7. Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association was founded in which year?
a) 1980
b) 1950
c) 1984
d) 1975
e) 1960
Ans: b
Exp:
Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA) – 1975 (Founded) – New
Delhi (HQ) - K M Mammen (Chairman)
8. Rani Rampal had become the first woman in the sport to have a stadium
named after her, she belongs to which sport?
a) Basketball
b) Cricket
c) Tennis
d) Hockey
e) Volleyball
Ans: d
Exp:
Indian team’s star hockey player Rani Rampal has become the first woman in
the sport to have a stadium named after her, in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh.
9. In which year Nagaland became statehood?
a) 1961
b) 1963
c) 1964
d) 1962
e) 1960
Ans: b
Exp:
Nagaland has got the approval to set up its first medical college since it got
statehood in 1963, Health and Family Welfare Minister P Paiwang Konyak.
10. Which Wildlife Sanctuary is India’s first conservation reserve for Demoiselle
cranes?
a) Sorsan WLS
b) Khichan WLS
c) Hamirgarh WLS
d) Bhairamgarh WLS
e) Gudavi WLS
Ans: b
Exp:
Khichan is also India’s first conservation reserve for Demoiselle cranes.
11. ABHICL now has ______ bancassurance partners with over 80,000 direct
selling agents, across the country?
a) 15
b) 10
c) 17
d) 20
e) 16
Ans: c
Exp:
Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Ltd. (ABHICL) now has 17 bancassurance
partners with over 80,000 direct selling agents, across the country.
12. How many Indian women were honoured with Honorary Life Membership in
the Marylebone Cricket Club?
a) three
b) one
c) two
d) four
e) none
Ans: c
Exp:
Mithali Raj, and Jhulan Goswami
13. Ministry of Textiles announced the launch of 02 Quality Control Orders
(QCOs) for ___ Geo Textiles and __ Protective Textiles in the Phase-I
a) 12 & 19
b) 13 & 18
c) 19 & 12
d) 20 & 11
e) 18 & 13
Ans: c
Exp:
Ministry of Textiles announced the launch of 02 Quality Control Orders (QCOs)
for 31 items consisting of 19 Geo Textiles and 12 Protective Textiles in the
Phase-I, following due process of notification of Technical Regulations.
14. India’s 16th Visa application centre opened in which of the following country?
a) Sri Lanka
b) Bhutan
c) Bangladesh
d) Nepal
e) China
Ans: c
Exp:
The High Commission of India opened its 16th Visa application centre in Kushtia
town of Southwestern Bangladesh.
15. [Link] website will provide opportunity to how many Lakh
weavers and artisans become future e-entrepreneurs?
a) 63 lakh
b) 60 lakh
c) 62 lakh
d) 64 lakh
e) 61 lakh
Ans: c
Exp:
The portal will also provide an opportunity to total 62 Lakh weavers and artisans
become future e-entrepreneurs.
16. A new genus and species of bagworm moth Capulopsyche keralensis had
been discovered in ______ plantation of Kerala?
a) Rubber
b) Coffee
c) Coconut
d) Tea
e) Cocoa
Ans: b
Exp:
A new genus and species of bagworm moth Capulopsyche keralensis has been
discovered from the coffee plantations of Kerala.
17. What is the theme for World Homoeopathy Day?
a) Roadmap for Integrative Medicine
b) Homeopathy: People's Choice for Wellness
c) Enhancing the scope of Homoeopathy in Public Health
d) One Health, One Family
e) Homeopathy and Mental Health
Ans: d
Exp:
This year Theme - "One Health, One Family."
18. Baisakhi is a new year celebrated in how many states?
a) 4
b) 2
c) 5
d) 1
e) 3
Ans: b
Exp:
Baisakhi – Punjab & Haryana
19. Kerala government launched 'One Panchayat, One Playground' project to
revive sports culture in State,what is the cost of the playground?
a) ₹4 crore
b) ₹2 crore
c) ₹5 crore
d) ₹1 crore
e) ₹3 crore
Ans: d
Exp:
Each playground would cost around Rs one crore, half of which would be footed
by the Sports department and the rest would be raised from the MLA and local
body funds, through CSR, public private partnerships.
20. How many sub zones are there in FIBA Asia?
a) 7
b) 5
c) 3
d) 6
e) 4
Ans: d
Exp:
The post of the president of FIBA Asia, the continental governing body, goes by
rotation through the six sub zones -- East Asia, South East Asia, Central Asia,
South Asia and Gulf and West Asia.
21. Dr Praveer Sinha, who has been serving as the CEO & Managing Director of
Tata Power since May _____?
a) 2018
b) 2020
c) 2017
d) 2019
e) 2016
Ans: a
Exp:
Dr Praveer Sinha, who has been serving as the CEO & Managing Director of Tata
Power since May 2018, has been appointed for another four-year term, until
April 30, 2027.
22. Kim Cotton Became 1st Female On-Field Umpire to Officiate a Men's T20
international, she belongs to which country?
a) India
b) England
c) South Africa
d) Australia
e) None of these
Ans: e
Exp:
New Zealand’s Kim Cotton became the first on-filed umpire to officiate ICC’s full
member men’s team’s T20 international game.
23. Gond painting of which district Madhya Pradesh got GI Tag?
a) Morena
b) Betul
c) Gwalior
d) Anuppur
e) Dindori
Ans: e
Exp:
Patangarh village of Dindori district famous of gond paintings.
24. PM MITRA scheme is Inspired by the ____ vision of Prime Minister?
a) 5A
b) 5P
c) 5T
d) 5K
e) 5F
Ans: e
Exp:
PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) scheme is Inspired
by the 5F vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister - Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion
to Foreign.
25. What is the length of India’s First Elevated Taxiway in New Delhi
International Airport?
a) 1.6km
b) 1.9km
c) 1.7km
d) 1.5km
e) 1.8km
Ans: e
Exp:
This 1.8 km taxiway will be first of its kind facility in India.
26. Which Ministry launched 3-month campaign to boost micro-insurance
schemes at Gram Panchayat level?
a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
b) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Ministry of Labour and Employment
e) Ministry of Home Affairs
Ans: c
Exp:
To achieve saturation under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), the Finance Ministry
launched a three-month campaign.
27. President Droupadi Murmu had taken maiden sortie in Sukhoi-30 at Tezpur
in Assam, she is the _____ president to undertake such a sortie?
a) 4th
b) 6th
c) 2nd
d) 5th
e) 3rd
Ans: e
Exp:
President Murmu is the third President and second woman President to
undertake such a sortie.
28. How many countries participated in Exercise Orion along with IAF and FASF?
a) 7
b) 16
c) 12
d) 4
e) 10
Ans: a
Exp:
Besides the IAF and the FASF, Air Forces from Germany, Greece, Italy,
Netherlands, United Kingdom, Spain and United States of America would also be
flying in this multilateral exercise.
29. Which edition of HUN- Thadou Cultural Festival 2023 held in Manipur?
a) 3rd
b) 5th
c) 1st
d) 4th
e) 2nd
Ans: b
Exp:
The 5th edition of HUN- Thadou Cultural Festival 2023 kicked off at Thomas
Ground in Kangpokpi district of Manipur.
30. Parkash Singh Badal passed away at 95, he served as union minister of
agriculture and irrigation during whose period?
a) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
b) Morarji Desai
c) Inder Kumar Gujral
d) Manmohan Singh
e) H. D. Deve Gowda
Ans: b
Exp:
He also served as a union minister of agriculture and irrigation in the
government of Morarji Desai in 1977.
31. Who among the following got Wildlife Conservation Award 2023?
a) Hima Das
b) Rashmi Sinha
c) Kavita Devi
d) Alia Mir
e) Arundhati Roy
Ans: d
Exp:
Alia Mir has been honoured with the wildlife conservation award by Lt. Governor
of the Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, becoming the first woman in the Union
Territory for her conservation efforts in the region.
32. What is the rank of Indian men's football team in FIFA rankings?
a) 104th
b) 101st
c) 103rd
d) 100th
e) 102nd
Ans: b
Exp:
The Indian men's football team moved up five places to be at 101st spot in the
FIFA rankings, riding on the wins over Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan in the recent
Tri-nation tournament.
33. "Master Inter Bank Credit Agreement" was signed between HDFC Bank &
Export Import Bank of ______?
a) Brazil
b) Singapore
c) Madagascar
d) Korea
e) Indonesia
Ans: d
Exp:
HDFC Bank announced signing a "Master Inter Bank Credit Agreement" with
Export Import Bank of Korea for a USD 300 million line of credit.
34. Karnataka Bank had launched a special home loan campaign ‘KBL Centenary
Mahotsav’ from ______ to _______?
a) May 17 to July 17
b) April 17 to July 17
c) March 17 to June 17
d) April 17 to June 17
e) May 17 to August 17
Ans: b
Exp:
Karnataka Bank had launched a special home loan campaign ‘KBL Centenary
Mahotsav’ from April 17 to July 17.
35. Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of how many projects of the Jal
Jeevan Mission worth about seven thousand 853 crore rupees in Madhya
Pradesh?
a) three
b) five
c) two
d) four
e) six
Ans: b
Exp:
He also laid the foundation stone of five projects of the Jal Jeevan Mission worth
about seven thousand 853 crore rupees.
36. Utkarsh Soni bagged title of India's youngest licensed skydiver, he
completed his training in which of the following south east Asian country?
a) Malaysia
b) Indonesia
c) Singapore
d) Cambodia
e) Thailand
Ans: e
Exp:
Utkarsh Soni has recently bagged the title of becoming India's youngest licensed
skydiver after completing his training in Thailand.
37. In FY23, deposits increased by how many percent?
a) 9.6%
b) 8.5%
c) 7.4%
d) 6.3%
e) 5.2%
Ans: a
Exp:
In FY23, bank loans increased 14.6% while deposits increased just 9.6%.
38. 71 Fire Service personnel lost their lives during an unfortunate and massive
explosion at Mumbai dockyard in which year?
a) 1966
b) 1988
c) 1944
d) 1977
e) 1955
Ans: c
Exp:
To commemorate the 71 Fire Service personnel who lost their lives during an
unfortunate and massive explosion at Mumbai dockyard on April 14, 1944.
39. What composition of silver in ₹100 commemorative coin released by central
government for the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat?
a) 50%
b) 40%
c) 30%
d) 20%
e) 10%
Ans: a
Exp:
The 35-gram coin’s metal composition will be a quaternary alloy, with silver
having a share of 50 per cent, copper 40 per cent, nickel 5 per cent, and zinc 5
per cent.
40. IFFCO had registered a patent for Liquid Urea and Liquid DAP how many
percent royalty will they get for 20 years?
a) 20%
b) 50%
c) 30%
d) 10%
e) 40%
Ans: a
Exp:
He said that IFFCO has registered a patent, under which IFFCO will get 20%
royalty on the sale of Liquid Urea and Liquid DAP anywhere in the world for 20
years which is revolutionary step.
41. International Transgender Day of Visibility was created in which year?
a) 2005
b) 2009
c) 2000
d) 2010
e) 2008
Ans: b
Exp:
The event was created by transgender activist Rachel Crandall of Michigan in
2009.
42. What is the initial maturity date of SBI "WECARE" Senior Citizens' Term
Deposit program?
a) August 2020
b) October 2020
c) December 2020
d) September 2020
e) November 2020
Ans: d
Exp:
The SBI "WECARE" Senior Citizens' Term Deposit program was introduced in
May 2020, with an initial maturity date of September 2020.
43. Who among the following launched the Unified Portal of the Central Bureau
of Narcotics?
a) Vivek Joshi
b) Sanjay Malhotra
c) T. V Somanathan
d) Ajai Seth
e) Tarun Bajaj
Ans: b
Exp:
Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra launched the Unified Portal of the Central
Bureau of Narcotics, which will instil efficiency and transparency and reduce the
time taken by the pharma industry to get a trade licence.
44. In which year International Year of the Monument observed?
a) 1990
b) 1970
c) 2000
d) 1964
e) 1950
Ans: d
Exp:
The International Year of the Monument was a commemorative date created by
UNESCO in 1964.
45. Axis bank along with which bank invested in IPO-bound GoDigit’s life
insurance business?
a) Yes Bank
b) RBL Bank
c) Axis Bank
d) HDFC Bank
e) South Indian Bank
Ans: d
Exp:
GoDigit Life, the life insurance business of GoDigit Insurance has raised equity
funding from two major private sector lenders Axis Bank and HDFC Bank.
46. How many Ramsar sites are there in India?
a) 60
b) 65
c) 75
d) 70
e) 80
Ans: c
Exp:
The Government informed that there are 75 Wetlands of International
Importance as Ramsar sites covering an area of 1.33 million hectares in the
country.
47. Which of the following countries are largest producer of atomic energy?
a) China & Germany
b) China & Russia
c) USA & France
d) Germany & Canada
e) Russia & UK
Ans: c
Exp:
India will achieve a 20-gigawatt capacity of nuclear power generation by 2030, a
major milestone that will place the nation as the third largest producer of atomic
energy in the world after the USA and France.
48. How many Indian’s won Bronze medal in Men’s Greco-Roman wrestling in
Asian Wrestling Championships 2023?
a) 5
b) 2
c) 4
d) 1
e) 3
Ans: e
Exp:
Men’s Greco-Roman wrestling
Silver - Rupin (55kg) Silver
Bronze - Sumit (60kg), Rohit Dahiya (82kg) & Narinder Cheema (97kg)
49. Rs. 1 crore assistance per food street will be provided under the National
Health Mission (NHM) in the ratio of 60:40 or which ratio?
a) 80:20
b) 50:50
c) 90:10
d) 75:25
e) 70:30
Ans: c
Exp:
In addition, this assistance will be provided under the National Health Mission
(NHM) in the ratio of 60:40 or 90:10, with the condition that standard branding
of these food streets will be done as per FSSAI guidelines.
50. What is the financial outlay of 157 new government nursing colleges recently
approved by union government?
a) ₹1470 crores
b) ₹1270 crores
c) ₹1570 crores
d) ₹1370 crores
e) ₹1670 crores
Ans: c
Exp:
The Union Government had approved the establishment of 157 new government
nursing colleges at a cost of 1570 crores in co-location with existing medical
colleges in the country.
51. What is the financial outlay of cryogenic tank facility set up by InoxCVA in
Vadodara?
a) ₹200 crores
b) ₹500 crores
c) ₹300 crores
d) ₹100 crores
e) ₹400 crores
Ans: a
Exp:
Cryogenic liquid storage, distribution and re-gassification solutions provider
InoxCVA will set up a manufacturing facility in Vadodara with an investment of
Rs 200 crore.
52. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had increased benchmark rate by how many
basis point in 11 months?
a) 300 bps
b) 200 bps
c) 100 bps
d) 250 bps
e) 150 bps
Ans: d
Exp:
After raising interest rate by a cumulative 250 basis points in 11 months, the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) unexpectedly kept benchmark rate unchanged as
global banking woes added uncertainty to the economic outlook.
53. Who among the following was ICC Players of the month for March 2023?
a) Harry Brook
b) Shreyas Iyer
c) Shakib Al Hasa
d) Keegan Petersen
e) Shubman Gill
Ans: c
Exp:
Shakib Al Hasa (Bangladesh)
54. 100th G20 Meeting During India’s G20 Presidency held in which city?
a) Varanasi
b) Gandhinagar
c) Ranchi
d) Kochi
e) Bangalore
Ans: a
Exp:
Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways General (Retd.) V K
Singh inaugurated the G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) in
Varanasi. The MACS is the 100th G20 Meeting During India’s G20 Presidency.
55. According to World military expenditure Global spending grew by how many
per cent over the decade 2013–22?
a) 17%
b) 15%
c) 18%
d) 16%
e) 19%
Ans: e
Exp:
Global spending grew by 19 per cent over the decade 2013–22 and has risen
every year since 2015.
56. Out of 58 airports covered under Krishi Udan Scheme how many airports are
there in North eastern states?
a) 25
b) 19
c) 31
d) 22
e) 28
Ans: a
Exp:
The Minister said that it primarily focuses on 25 airports in North Eastern, Hilly
and Tribal regions, besides 33 airports in the other areas.
This scheme has been launched to assist farmers in transporting agricultural
products.
57. Where is ths world’s first conservation and breeding center located?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Haryana
e) Uttar Pradesh
Ans: e
Exp:
Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre (JCBC) world’s first conservation and
breeding center for the critically endangered Asian king vulture is set to open in
Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj district.
58. “TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People” are chosen under how many
categories?
a) 7
b) 5
c) 3
d) 6
e) 4
Ans: d
Exp:
There is no particular order to the rankings, but they have handily separated the
chosen ones in six categories: Artists, Icons, Pioneers, Leaders, Titans, and
Innovators.
59. April 21 is observed as?
a) World Hemophilia Day
b) World Liver Day
c) UN Chinese Language Day
d) World Voice Day
e) National Civil Services Day
Ans: e
Exp:
National Civil Services Day is celebrated by the central government every year
on April 21.
60. Under the PLI scheme for medical devices, till now, a total of how many
projects have been approved with a committed investment of Rs 1,206 crore?
a) 24
b) 22
c) 25
d) 23
e) 26
Ans: e
Exp:
Under the PLI scheme for medical devices, till now, a total of 26 projects have
been approved with a committed investment of Rs 1,206 crore, and out of this,
so far, an investment of Rs 714 crore has been achieved.
61. India’s defence exports reached how many crores in FY23?
a) ₹17920 crores
b) ₹14920 crores
c) ₹16920 crores
d) ₹13920 crores
e) ₹15920 crores
Ans: e
Exp:
India’s defence exports have reached an all-time high of 15 thousand 920 crore
rupees in Financial Year 2022-2023.
62. Natural Gas in monthly average of Indian Crude Basket account for how
many percent?
a) 12.5%
b) 7.5%
c) 5%
d) 2.5%
e) 10%
Ans: e
Exp:
Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur said, the price of
natural gas is to be 10 per cent of the monthly average of Indian Crude Basket.
63. Who among the following was knowledge partner for second webinar on the
topic “Harnessing Living Heritage for a Sustainable Future”?
a) UNESCO
b) IIT
c) IIM
d) IISC
e) Ministry of Education
Ans: a
Exp:
The Culture Working Group (CWG) under India’s G20 Presidency will organise
the second webinar on the topic “Harnessing Living Heritage for a Sustainable
Future”. It will be facilitated by UNESCO (Paris) as the knowledge partner.
64. Andhra Pradesh CM laid foundation stone for Rs 4,362 crore Mulapeta Port in
which district?
a) Srikakulam
b) Parvathipuram
c) Visakhapatnam
d) East Godavari
e) Nellore
Ans: a
Exp:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy laid the foundation stone
for the Rs 4,362 crore Mulapeta greenfield port in Srikakulam district, which is
expected to completed within two years.
65. Which village in Uttarakhand is declared as India’s first village?
a) Mana
b) Agoda
c) Bampa
d) Ghuttu
e) Kalsi
Ans: a
Exp:
The Border Roads Organisation had put up a signboard at the entrance of
Uttarakhand's Mana village on the India-China border reading 'India's first
village.
66. Corporate tax collection increased by nearly how many percent in FY23?
a) 19%
b) 15%
c) 21%
d) 17%
e) 13%
Ans: d
Exp:
In the last financial year, corporate tax collection has registered a growth of
nearly 17 percent in comparison to financial year 2021-22.
67. General Provident Fund is a savings scheme available to government
employees who joined service before which year?
a) 2003
b) 2004
c) 2001
d) 2005
e) 2002
Ans: b
Exp:
The GPF or General Provident Fund is a savings scheme available to government
employees who joined service before 2004.
68. What is the average assets of Indian CM according to report published by
Association for Democratic Reforms?
a) ₹32.86 crores
b) ₹33.96 crores
c) ₹35.16 crores
d) ₹31.76 crores
e) ₹34.06 crores
Ans: b
Exp:
Among 30 Chief Ministers of India, 29 (97 per cent) are crorepatis (millionaires)
with assets at an average of Rs 33.96 crore.
69. Karnataka bagged national award for best implementation of PMFBY, in
which year the scheme was implemented?
a) 2018
b) 2016
c) 2019
d) 2017
e) 2015
Ans: b
Exp:
The PMFBY is a large-scale crop subsidy insurance scheme aimed to safeguard
the farmers, implemented in Karnataka in 2016.
70. Which bank is funding Phase–II of Chennai Metro Rail Ltd?
a) NDB
b) ADB
c) World Bank
d) AIIB
e) both b & d
Ans: b
Exp:
Chennai Metro Rail Ltd signed a contract agreement worth ₹1,134 crores with
Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd for the construction of an elevated viaduct for CMRL Phase-
[Link] contract is part of Asian Development Bank funding for Phase-II under the
loan agreement.
71. Who among the following won Australian Grand Prix?
a) Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton
b) Lance Strulovitch
c) Max Emilian Verstappen
d) Sergio Michel "Checo" Pérez Mendoza
e) Fernando Alonso Díaz
Ans: c
Exp:
First - Max Emilian Verstappen – Belgium - Red Bull
72. What is the cost of a new IT park that will be set up in Tiruchirappalli?
a) ₹700 crores
b) ₹400 crores
c) ₹600 crores
d) ₹800 crores
e) ₹500 crores
Ans: c
Exp:
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister Thangam Thennarasu said a new IT park will be
set up in Tiruchirappalli at a cost of ₹600 crores, among other major
announcements pertaining to the development of industrial infrastructure in the
State.
73. Vivo had sent its first 'made in India' smartphone shipment to how many
countries?
a) 3
b) 5
c) 2
d) 6
e) 4
Ans: c
Exp:
vivo India also said it is ''on track'' to export more than one million 'Made in
India' smartphones in 2023, having sent its first 'made in India' smartphone
shipment to Thailand and Saudi Arabia during 2022.
74. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
had been suspended in which state due to the misappropriation of funds?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Sikkim
c) West Bengal
d) Odisha
e) Jharkhand
Ans: c
Exp:
This does not include West Bengal where the scheme has been suspended due to
the misappropriation of funds.
75. In which year SWAGAT initiative was started by Prime Minister Modi while he
was Chief Minister of Gujarat?
a) 2001
b) 2002
c) 2003
d) 2004
e) 2005
Ans: c
Exp:
SWAGAT (State Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology) was
started by the Prime Minister in April 2003, when he was the Chief Minister of
Gujarat.
76. How many astronauts are planned by NASA for its lunar mission?
a) 6
b) 4
c) 2
d) 5
e) 3
Ans: b
Exp:
Christina Koch will become the first woman astronaut ever assigned to a lunar
mission, while Victor Glover will be the first black astronaut on one.
They will join Reid Wiseman and Jeremy Hansen to fly a capsule around the
Moon late next year or early in 2025.
77. T V Somanathan led the committee to review the pension system for
government staff, he is _____ secretary of Finance Ministry?
a) Financial Services
b) Revenue
c) Investment and Public Asset Management
d) Finance
e) Economic Affairs
Ans: d
Exp:
The Indian Finance Ministry has created a committee led by Finance Secretary T
V Somanathan to review the pension system for government staff. The
committee will undertake an analysis of existing framework and structure of the
National Pension System (NPS) and suggest if there are any necessary changes.
78. Tea Export rose how many percent in FY23?
a) 25%
b) 17%
c) 20%
d) 12%
e) 18%
Ans: e
Exp:
India’s tea exports for the 2022-23 financial year registered a 17.61 per cent
growth at ₹6,582.14 crores against ₹5,596.67 crores the previous fiscal on
higher shipments to Russia and the UAE, as per quick estimates released by the
Commerce Ministry.
79. Vodafone Idea appointed Kumar Mangalam Birla as non-executive director
for how many years?
a) 5 years
b) 3 years
c) 6 years
d) 2 years
e) 4 years
Ans: d
Exp:
Vodafone Idea appointed Aditya Birla group chief Kumar Mangalam Birla as an
additional non-executive and non-independent director after two years.
80. Which edition of the Logistics Performance Index was released in 2023?
a) 4th
b) 6th
c) 3rd
d) 7th
e) 5th
Ans: d
Exp:
India jumps 6 places to rank 38 out of 139 countries in the 7th edition of the
Logistics Performance Index (LPI 2023) of the World Bank.
81. Salim Durani passed away at 88, he belongs to which sport?
a) Cricket
b) Basketball
c) Football
d) Table Tennis
e) Volleyball
Ans: a
Exp:
Former India all-rounder Salim Durani has died at the age of 88.
82. Which year marked 30 years of Project Elephant?
a) 2023
b) 2021
c) 2024
d) 2022
e) 2025
Ans: a
Exp:
President Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the Gaj Utsav-2023 at the Kaziranga
National Park in [Link] event marked 30 years of Project Elephant.
83. Uttam Tibrewal had been reappointed as whole-time Director for the next
three years in which bank?
a) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
b) Suryoday Small Finance Bank
c) Capital Small Finance Bank
d) Equitas Small Finance Bank
e) AU Small Finance Bank
Ans: e
Exp:
Also, Uttam Tibrewal has been reappointed as whole-time Director of AU Small
Finance Bank for the next three years.
84. Which small finance bank had also received Authorized Dealer Category-I
(AD-I) License from RBI apart from AU Small Finance Bank?
a) Janalakshmi Small Finance Bank
b) Capital Small Finance Bank
c) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
d) ESAF Small Finance Bank
e) Equitas Small Finance Bank
Ans: e
Exp:
In a separate filing, Equitas Small Finance Bank had also received Authorized
Dealer Category-I (AD-I) License from RBI.
85. India’s first water metro is located in which city?
a) Kolkata
b) Hyderabad
c) Agra
d) Surat
e) Kochi
Ans: e
Exp:
Modi also dedicated the India’s first water metro in Kochi.
86. Who among the following inaugurated Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of CBI?
a) Vice President
b) CBI Director
c) Rajya Sabha Leader
d) Prime Minister
e) President
Ans: d
Exp:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of
the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
87. Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela was organized at ______?
a) Udhampur
b) Udaipur
c) Jodhpur
d) Kanpur
e) Jaipur
Ans: a
Exp:
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized the
Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela, PMNAM at ITI College in
Udhampur.
88. Hemophilia is a disease related to?
a) Blood
b) Brain
c) Nerve
d) Bone
e) Heart
Ans: a
Exp:
Hemophilia is a rare disease characterized by the inability of the blood to clot
properly due to a deficiency in specific clotting factors, resulting in prolonged
bleeding that can be life-threatening in certain cases.
89. Which year had been set as target for JSW Energy to reach 20 GW capacity?
a) 2025
b) 2040
c) 2030
d) 2045
e) 2035
Ans: c
Exp:
JSW Energy has a target to reach 20 GW capacity by 2030 and a near-term
target of 10 GW by 2025.
90. Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) UP honoured with HUDCO Award what is the
price money given to Uttar Pradesh?
a) ₹4 lakh
b) ₹2 lakh
c) ₹5 lakh
d) ₹1 lakh
e) ₹3 lakh
Ans: d
Exp:
Rs 1 lakh was also given to the UP government as part of the award.
91. Who among the following appointed as Director General Naval Operations?
a) Vice Admiral Satish Kumar
b) Vice Admiral Atul Anand
c) Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh
d) Vice Admiral Suraj Berry
e) Vice Admiral Namdeo Ghormade
Ans: b
Exp:
Vice Admiral Atul Anand, AVSM, VSM assumed charge as the Director General
Naval Operations (DGNO).
92. What is the weight of Lord Hanuman statue unveiled by Amit Shah?
a) 25000kg
b) 35000kg
c) 20000kg
d) 30000kg
e) 40000kg
Ans: d
Exp:
The temple is dedicated to Lord Kastbhanjan, a form of Hanuman.
The giant statue weighs around 30,000 kilogram and is visible from a distance of
seven kilometre.
93. What is the rank of USA in world's "most criminal countries"?
a) 50th
b) 65th
c) 70th
d) 55th
e) 60th
Ans: d
Exp:
The USA was at 55th number and the UK at 65th rank.
94. What is the duration of innovative Digital Fixed Deposit (FD) scheme
launched by RBL Bank?
a) 16 months to 705 days
b) 15 months to 725 days
c) 12 months to 745 days
d) 14 months to 715 days
e) 13 months to 735 days
Ans: b
Exp:
The digital FD offers investors an interest rate of up to 7.8% and a duration of
15 months to 725 days.
95. How many crore women were there in Self Help Group in May 2014?
a) 2.55crore
b) 2.35crore
c) 2.15crore
d) 2.45crore
e) 2.25crore
Ans: b
Exp:
The number of members, which was just 2.35 crore in May 2014, has now
crossed nine crores.
96. How many products from Uttar Pradesh got GI tag in 2022-23?
a) six
b) four
c) seven
d) five
e) three
Ans: b
Exp:
Banarasi Langda Mango, Ramnagar Bhanta (Brinjal), and Adamchini Rice and
Banarasi Paan of Uttar Pradesh have also got Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
97. New frog species found in Meghalaya cave, previously a frog was discovered
from inside a cave in which of the following state?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) West Bengal
d) Mizoram
e) Himachal Pradesh
Ans: a
Exp:
This discovery is the second time that a frog was discovered from inside a cave
in the country, the first being the discovery of the Micrixalus spelunca in 2014
from a cave in Tamil Nadu.
98. Which of the following state conducted the initiative 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha
Bharat'?
a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) Punjab
d) Telangana
e) Kerala
Ans: a
Exp:
Union Minister of Textiles, Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs and Food
& Public Distribution, Shri Piyush Goyal presided over the sixth interactive
meeting with the Textile Advisory Group (TAG), to review the progress of
initiatives for cotton value chain, as part of the Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam
which is being conducted under the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' Initiative in
Gujarat in Rajkot.
99. 91 new FM Transmitters will strengthen FM radio connectivity in how many
districts across 18 States and 2 Union Territories?
a) 85
b) 83
c) 86
d) 84
e) 87
Ans: a
Exp:
This will strengthen FM radio connectivity in 85 districts across 18 States and 2
Union Territories and will benefit aspirational districts and border areas
Prime Minister marks a significant step in the expansion of FM services by All
India Radio and will revolutionise the radio industry.
100. Under Atal Pension Yojna, In the public sector banks (PSBs) category, how
many banks achieved the annual target?
a) 8
b) 6
c) 9
d) 7
e) 10
Ans: c
Exp:
In the public sector banks (PSBs) category, 9 banks achieved the annual target
while Bank of India, State Bank of India and Indian Bank sourced more than 100
APY accounts per branch.
101. GST collection is March 2023 is the ____ highest collection ever?
a) 3rd
b) 1st
c) 5th
d) 2nd
e) 4th
Ans: d
Exp:
During March, the government collection grew 13 per cent to over Rs 1.60
trillion, making it the second-highest collection ever.
102. In this year world economy is expected to grow at less than how many
percent?
a) 4%
b) 3%
c) 5%
d) 3.5%
e) 4.5%
Ans: b
Exp:
The IMF chief said that the world economy is expected to grow at less than 3 per
cent this year, with India and China expected to account for half of global growth
in 2023.
103. What is the rank of UK in world's "most criminal countries"?
a) 50th
b) 65th
c) 70th
d) 55th
e) 60th
Ans: b
Exp:
The USA was at 55th number and the UK at 65th rank.
104. What is the minimum balance of SIB SEAFARER saving account launched by
South Indian Bank?
a) ₹1000
b) ₹5000
c) ₹2000
d) ₹10000
e) ₹2500
Ans: d
Exp:
SIB SEAFARER - Flexibility to maintain a minimum balance of Rs.10,000/- in
linked accounts (eligible for the latest 2 NR Accounts opened)
105. How many lakh fine had been imposed on Janata Sahakari Bank, Pune for
non-compliance with directions on 'Interest Rate on Deposits' by RBI?
a) ₹12 lakh
b) ₹14 lakh
c) ₹16 lakh
d) ₹13 lakh
e) ₹15 lakh
Ans: d
Exp:
A penalty of Rs 13 lakh had been imposed on Janata Sahakari Bank, Pune for
non-compliance with directions on 'Interest Rate on Deposits'.
106. India is currently negotiating Free Trade Agreement with how many
countries?
a) 2
b) 4
c) 6
d) 3
e) 5
Ans: d
Exp:
The country is currently negotiating FTAs with the United Kingdom, the European
Union and Canada.
107. World Parkinson’s Day was celebrated to commemorate birth anniversary of
whom?
a) Charles Richard Drew
b) Elizabeth Blackwell
c) James Parkinson
d) Edward Jenner
e) Alexander Fleming
Ans: c
Exp:
On April 11th, 1997, the World Health Organization and the European
Parkinson's Disease Association (EPDA) created World Parkinson's Day to mark
the birth anniversary of Dr James Parkinson.
108. In 2022, Murali Sreeshankar held the national record of ____ metres?
a) 8.46m
b) 8.66m
c) 8.36m
d) 8.56m
e) 8.26m
Ans: c
Exp:
Murali Sreeshankar holds the national record of 8.36 metres set in 2022.
109. In the last four years, MoRTH has already raised how many crores through
various modes of asset monetisation till February 28, 2023?
a) ₹66997 crores
b) ₹69997 crores
c) ₹67997 crores
d) ₹65997 crores
e) ₹68997 crores
Ans: c
Exp:
In the last four years, MoRTH has already raised Rs 67,997 crore through
various modes of asset monetisation till February 28, 2023.
110. The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) notified the Production Linked
Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry in India on
23 September 2021, with a budgetary outlay of how many crores?
a) ₹23938 crores
b) ₹26938 crores
c) ₹24938 crores
d) ₹22938 crores
e) ₹25938 crores
Ans: e
Exp:
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) notified the Production Linked Incentive
(PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry in India on 23
September 2021, with a budgetary outlay of 25,938 crore rupees.
111. The average electrification of railway routes per year has increased tenfold
from _____ kilometers to _____ kilometers since 2014?
a) 550 & 5500
b) 600 & 6000
c) 700 & 7000
d) 660 & 6600
e) 500 & 5000
Ans: b
Exp:
The Prime Minister highlighted that the average electrification of railway routes
per year has increased tenfold from 600 kilometers to 6000 kilometers since
2014.
112. In TIME100 reader poll what is the position of Lionel Messi?
a) 3rd
b) 1st
c) 4th
d) 2nd
e) 5th
Ans: e
Exp:
TIME100 list
Position Name Vote Share
1 Shah Rukh Khan (India) 4%
2 Mahsa Amini (Iran) 3%
3 Britain’s Prince Harry
1.9%
4 Meghan Markle
5 Lionel Messi (Argentina) 1.8%

113. India occupied ____ spot in Asian Wrestling Championship 2023?

a) 6th
b) 3rd
c) 5th
d) 2nd
e) 4th
Ans: b
Exp:
Indian women wrestlers have bagged seven medals - two silver and five bronze
- in Asian Wrestling Championships at Astana in Kazakhstan and finished 3rd in
the Women's Teams Ranking.
114. By which Financial year Revenue from Indian fantasy sports will grow Rs
25,240 crores?
a) FY27
b) FY29
c) FY26
d) FY28
e) FY25
Ans: a
Exp:
Revenue from the sector has grown 31 per cent to reach Rs 6,800 crore in FY22,
and is expected to cross Rs 25,240 crore by FY27 at a 33 per cent CAGR.
115. Union Bank of India secured 1st Rank in EASE reforms it had set the
benchmark under the how many themes?
a) four
b) two
c) five
d) three
e) six
Ans: a
Exp:
Union Bank of India has set the benchmark under the four themes.
116. India & Bhutan planned to set up first Integrated Check Post along border
near _____?
a) Attari
b) Chumbi Valley
c) Shillong
d) Alipurduar
e) Jaigaon
Ans: e
Exp:
Both countries are examining and considering setting up the first Integrated
Check Post along the India-Bhutan border, which would be near Jaigaon.
117. Which edition of Orléans Masters was held in France?
a) 13th
b) 10th
c) 12th
d) 9th
e) 11th
Ans: e
Exp:
Edition – 11th
Venue - Palais des Sports, Orléans, France.
118. Hardik Pandya became 6th player to score ____ runs & got ___ wickets?
a) 3000 & 40
b) 1000 & 50
c) 2000 & 60
d) 1000 & 60
e) 2000 & 50
Ans: e
Exp:
India and Gujarat Titans all-rounder Hardik Pandya has become the second
Indian player and sixth player overall to achieve a double of 2,000-plus runs and
50 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
119. Which generation Science Park will come up close to the Digital University
of Kerala at Technopark Phase IV – Technocity?
a) 1st
b) 4th
c) 2nd
d) 5th
e) 3rd
Ans: e
Exp:
The third-generation Science Park (they are located in bustling city centres) will
come up close to the Digital University of Kerala at Technopark Phase IV –
Technocity.
120. India's major ports handled the highest ever cargo at 795 million tonne in
2022-23, registering an increase of how many per cent over the previous year?
a) 10.6%
b) 10.4%
c) 10.2%
d) 10.5%
e) 10.3%
Ans: b
Exp:
Addressing an event organised by industry body FICCI, the Ports, Shipping and
Waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that India's major ports handled
the highest ever cargo at 795 million tonne in 2022-23, registering an increase
of 10.4 per cent over the previous year, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
121. Who among the following won Men’s singles title in Madrid Spain Masters
2023?
a) Kenta Nishimoto
b) Kanta Tsuneyama
c) He Ji Ting
d) Zhou Hao Dong
e) Lee Fang-Chih
Ans: a
Exp:
Men’s Singles Winner is Kenta Nishimoto(Japan) & runner is Kanta
Tsuneyama(Japan)
122. In which year Indian Government gave provisional approval for India's Own
LIGO Project - Gravitational-Wave Detector?
a) February 2016
b) April 2018
c) January 2015
d) May 2017
e) March 2014
Ans: a
Exp:
The Indian government granted provisional approval for the project in February
2016.
123. Cumbum Panneer Thratchai accounts for how many percent of the grape-
growing areas in Tamil Nadu?
a) 85%
b) 75%
c) 90%
d) 80%
e) 95%
Ans: a
Exp:
This variety which is also known as Muscat Hamburg constitutes almost 85% of
the grape-growing areas in Tamil Nadu.
124. By 2025 how many Airports will be made carbon neutral?
a) 121
b) 124
c) 122
d) 125
e) 123
Ans: a
Exp:
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told twenty-five airports in the country
are using 100 per cent green energy while another 121 airports will be made
carbon neutral by 2025.
125. A day long National Conclave on Mann Ki Baat was inaugurated by who
among the following in New Delhi?
a) Vice President
b) Prime Minister
c) President
d) Home Minister
e) Information & Broadcasting minister
Ans: a
Exp:
The Information & Broadcasting Ministry organised a day-long National Conclave
on Mann Ki Baat in New Delhi.
126. How many per cent of the loans have been given to women entrepreneurs
under Stand Up India Scheme until March 2023?
a) 60%
b) 50%
c) 90%
d) 80%
e) 75%
Ans: d
Exp:
Of the funds sanctioned till March 21, 2023, about 80 per cent of the loans have
been given to women entrepreneurs.
127. Naresh Gupta passed away recently, he was a/an ________?
a) CBI
b) Businessman
c) Politician
d) Chief Electoral Officer
e) Income Tax Chief
Ans: d
Exp:
Naresh Gupta, former IAS officer, who earned the reputation of being a firm
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), died at 72.
128. What does ‘M’ stands for in “MRF”?
a) Miso
b) Monster
c) Manchester
d) Madras
e) Mathew
Ans: d
Exp:
Madras Rubber Factory (MRF)
129. How many countries are ranked in Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2023?
a) 141
b) 139
c) 142
d) 140
e) 138
Ans: b
Exp:
Singapore and Finland are the most efficient and highest-ranked countries
among 139 countries in 2023.
130. Axis Bank approved appointment of Subrat Mohanty as its?
a) chief executive director
b) executive director
c) chairman
d) whole time director
e) managing director
Ans: d
Exp:
Axis Bank, announced the appointment of Subrat Mohanty as a whole-time
director on the company’s board, with effect from May 1, 2023.
131. What is the theme for Prevention of Blindness Week 2023?
a) Eye Care Everywhere
b) Love Your Eyes
c) The Right to Sight
d) Hope In Sight
e) Make Vision Count
Ans: c
Exp:
Prevention of Blindness Week Theme for 2023 is “The Right to Sight”.
132. 12th Vande Bharat Express run between _____?
a) Chennai-Coimbatore
b) New Jalpaiguri-Howrah
c) Secunderabad-Tirupati
d) Bilaspur-Nagpur
e) Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam
Ans: c
Exp:
India’s 12th Vande Bharat Express has been flagged of by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi.
The indigenous semi-high speed train has been introduced on Secunderabad-
Tirupati route.
133. Merchandise exports had registered how many percent growth during the
financial year 2022-23?
a) 5%
b) 8%
c) 6%
d) 9%
e) 7%
Ans: c
Exp:
According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, merchandise exports have
registered the highest ever annual exports of over $447 billion with over six
percent growth during the financial year 2022-23.
134. How many crores is planned to be raised through Infrastructure Investment
Trusts (InvITs) mode in FY 2023-24?
a) ₹15000 crores
b) ₹25000 crores
c) ₹10000 crores
d) ₹30000 crores
e) ₹2000 crores
Ans: c
Exp:
Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, MoRTH, said Rs 10,000 crore is planned to be raised
through Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) mode in FY 2023-24.
135. Production Linked Incentive scheme was announced in which year?
a) 2021
b) 2018
c) 2020
d) 2017
e) 2019
Ans: c
Exp:
The scheme was announced in 2020 for 14 sectors with an outlay of Rs 1.97
lakh crore to enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities and boost exports.
136. Which of the following bank launched “Premium Payroll Package”?
a) State Bank of India
b) Canara Bank
c) ICICI Bank
d) Axis Bank
e) Indian Bank
Ans: b
Exp:
Canara Bank has introduced “Premium Payroll Package” for the Salary account
holders with competitive features.
137. Under State Energy Efficiency Index 2021-22, states & UT are classified
into how many categories?
a) six
b) four
c) seven
d) five
e) three
Ans: b
Exp:
Based on their efforts and achievements, states have been classified as ‘Front
runner’, ‘Achiever’, ‘Contender’, and ‘Aspirant’.
138. Credai and Indian Green Building Council will build 1000 certified green
projects across India in the next how many years?
a) 4 years
b) 2 years
c) 6 years
d) 3 years
e) 5 years
Ans: b
Exp:
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (Credai) has
tied up with Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) to build 1,000 certified green
projects across India in the next two years, and 4,000 projects by 2030, by
adopting of IGBC Green & Net Zero building ratings.
139. Who among the following co-chaired 5th India-Guyana Joint Commission
Meeting?
a) Shri Narendra Modi
b) Smt Nirmala Sithraman
c) Shri Amit Shah
d) Dr S Jaishankar
e) Shri Rajnath Singh
Ans: d
Exp:
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar co-chaired the 5th India-Guyana Joint
Commission Meeting with Foreign Minister Hugh Todd.
140. International Dance Day is annually observed on?
a) April 27
b) April 30
c) April 28
d) April 26
e) April 29
Ans: e
Exp:
International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance, created by the Dance
Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), the main partner for the
performing arts of UNESCO. The event takes place every year on 29 April.
141. What is the world’s highest 3D-printed building?
a) BRO Tower
b) BRO Headquarters
c) BRO Building
d) BRO Camp
e) BRO Museum
Ans: e
Exp:
In India’s Leh, Ladakh, construction is underway for the BRO Museum, the
highest 3D-printed building in the world.
142. ‘Commemoration of ____ years of Project Tiger’ at Mysuru University in
Mysuru, Karnataka?
a) 70 years
b) 65 years
c) 75 years
d) 60 years
e) 50 years
Ans: e
Exp:
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the program
‘Commemoration of 50 years of Project Tiger’ at Mysuru University in Mysuru,
Karnataka.
143. Who among the following presented the 13th AIMA Managing India Awards
to the country's high-performing management leaders and institutions?
a) Raj Kumar Singh
b) Gangapuram Kishan Reddy
c) Piyush Goyal
d) Parshottam Rupala
e) Jyotiraditya Scindia
Ans: e
Exp:
Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel Jyotiraditya Scindia presented the 13th
AIMA Managing India Awards to the country's high-performing management
leaders and institutions for their contribution to nation building.
144. India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue focused on how many themes?
a) 8
b) 5
c) 7
d) 4
e) 6
Ans: e
Exp:
India and the UK held the second meeting of the India-UK Financial Markets
Dialogue in London.
145. State Bank of India had opened specialised branch for start-ups in different
cities which city is not included among the following?
a) Bangalore
b) Chennai
c) Gurugram
d) Mumbai
e) New Delhi
Ans: e
Exp:
State Bank of India (SBI) opened a specialised branch for start-ups at Bandra
Kurla Complex in Mumbai. The other three branches are located at Bengaluru,
Chennai and Gurugram.
146. Who among the following topped Forbes’ 37th Annual World’s Billionaires
List?
a) Warren Buffett
 b) Larry Ellison
c) Jeff Bezos
d) Elon Musk
e) Bernard Arnault
Ans: e
Exp:
Net Worth
No. Name Nationality Source
(USD)

1 Bernard Arnault $211 billion France LVMH

2 Elon Musk $180 billion USA Tesla, SpaceX

3 Jeff Bezos $114 billion USA Amazon

147. Centre had spent how many lakh crore rupees in last eight and a half years
in the north eastern region?
a) ₹7 lakh crores
b) ₹5 lakh crores
c) ₹3 lakh crores
d) ₹6 lakh crores
e) ₹4 lakh crores
Ans: b
Exp:
Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region, G.
Kishan Reddy said the Centre has spent five lakh crore rupees in last eight and a
half years in the north eastern region.
148. How many members team developing the low cost of camera by IIT Indore
in collaboration with Nasa & Caltech?
a) four
b) two
c) five
d) three
e) six
Ans: c
Exp:
The cost of developing the device, put together by a five-member team of
researchers, was around Rs 50,000.
149. Oliver Dowden replaced who among the following as UK's new deputy
prime minister?
a) John Prescott
b) Nick Clegg
c) Thérèse Coffey
d) Dominic Raab
e) Michael Heseltine
Ans: d
Exp:
Oliver Dowden appointed as UK's new deputy prime minister by replacing
Dominic Raab.
150. Animal Birth Control programme for sterilization and immunization of what?
a) stray cows
b) stray cats
c) stray dogs
d) both a & b
e) both a & c
Ans: c
Exp:
As per the Rules, Animal Birth Control programme for sterilization and
immunization of stray dogs are to be carried out by local bodies, municipalities,
municipal corporations and panchayats.