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#1. Which bank announced the 2nd World Hackathon- HARBINGER 2023?
A. HDFC
B. S.B.I
C. R.B.I
D. B.O.B
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Answer: Option C
Description:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the 2nd World Hackathon – Harbinger
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#2. The Union Cabinet today approved the construction of the Shinku La Tunnel to provide all-weather connectivity in which state/UT?
A. Ladakh
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
The Union Cabinet today approved the construction of the Shinku La Tunnel to provide all-weather connectivity in Ladakh.
#3. Who said the North Korean food crisis seems to be getting worse?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. France
D. South Korea
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
South Korea has said that the North Korean food crisis appears to be getting worse.
#4. Who announced an inflation relief package of Rs 19,000 crore in the state budget for 2023-24?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: A
Notes:
Rajasthan has announced an inflation relief package of Rs 19,000 crore in the state budget for 2023-24.
#5. Who has been appointed as the Governor/L-G of Ladakh?
A. Maharashtra
B. Ladakh
C. Manipur
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Brigadier B.D Mishra (retd) has been appointed as the Governor/L-G of Ladakh.
#6. The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuba Awards for the years 2019, 2020 and 2021 were presented to how many artists?
A. 99
B. 100
C. 105
D. 102
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuba Awards for the years 2019, 2020 and 2021 were presented to 102 artists.
#7. Two-day Global Tech Summit has started in which city?
A. Chennai
B. Visakhapatnam
C. Bangalore
D. New Delhi
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Two-day Global Tech Summit has started in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
#8. Which state government announced the state budget for the year 2023-24 and expanded welfare schemes?
A. Maharashtra
B. West Bengal
C. Manipur
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: B
Note:
West Bengal state government announced the state budget for the year 2023-24 and expanded welfare schemes.
#9. Which country’s government has passed a bill to collect Rs 170 billion in taxes?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Myanmar
C. Bangladesh
D. Pakistan
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Answer: D
Note:
Pakistan government has introduced a bill to collect Rs 170 billion in taxes.
#10. In which year was the national level hackathon ‘Kavach’ launched to promote India’s cyber-preparedness?
A. 2023
B. 2024
C. 2026
D. 2027
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Answer: A
Note:
The national level hackathon ‘Kavach-2023’ has been launched to promote India’s cyber-preparedness.
#11. India beat West Indies by how many wickets in the Women’s 20-20 World Cup?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 4
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Answer: B
Note:
India beat West Indies by six wickets in the Women’s 20-20 World Cup.
#12. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) provided maintenance and overhaul support of MQ-9B drone engines in which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Myanmar
C. Bangladesh
D. Indonesia
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) provided maintenance and overhaul support for MQ-9B drone engines in Indonesia.
#13. The World Government Summit 2023 was held in which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. Dubai
D. New Zealand
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Answer: C
Note:
The World Government Summit 2023 was held in Dubai.
#14. PM Modi virtually launched Jal Jan Abhiyan in Sirohi district of which state?
A. Telangana
B. Rajasthan
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: B
Description:
PM Modi virtually launched Jal Jan Abhiyan in Sirohi district of Rajasthan.
#15. India set aside what percentage of its capital procurement budget for domestic industry?
A. 72
B. 75
C. 76
D. 68
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Answer: B
Description:
India set aside 75 per cent of its capital procurement budget for domestic industry.
#16. Which edition of joint military exercise ‘EX DHARMA GUARDIAN’ between India and Japan started recently?
A. 3rd.
B. 2nd.
C. 5th.
D. 4th.
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
The 4th edition of the joint military exercise ‘EX DHARMA GUARDIAN’ between India and Japan has recently started.
#17. The India International Seafood Show concluded in which city?
A. Chennai
B. Bhopal
C. Kolkata
D. New Delhi
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Answer: C
Description:
The India International Seafood Show concluded in Kolkata.
#18. According to the second advance estimate, foodgrain production for the agricultural year 2022-23 is how many lakh tonnes?
A. 3,235
B. 3,542
C. 3,456
D. 3,183
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Answer: A
Description:
According to the second advance estimate, foodgrain production for the agricultural year 2022-23 is 3,235 lakh tonnes.
#19. India and which country have agreed to work together in the fields of digital infrastructure, climate action, and sustainable development?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. Spain
D. New Zealand
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Answer: C
Note:
India and Spain have agreed to work together in the fields of digital infrastructure, climate action, and sustainable development.
#20. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is located in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Rajasthan
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: Option B
Note:
The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is located in Rajasthan.
