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#1. Which state entered the Guinness Book of World Records for scoring goals?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: Option A
Description:
The state Kerala entered the Guinness Book of World Records for scoring goals.
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#2. ASI discovered two 1200-year-old miniature stupas in which district?
A. Samastipur.
B. Madhubani.
C. Nalanda.
D. Khagaria.
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
The ASI discovered two 1,200-year-old miniature stupas in Nalanda district.
#3. ‘Jallikattu-2023’ also known as Mattu Pongal was launched in which state recently?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
‘Jallikattu-2023’, also known as Mattu Pongal, was recently launched in the state of Tamil Nadu.
#4. The Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2023 will be held in which City?
A. Varanasi.
B. Noida
C. Gurgaon.
D. New Delhi
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Answer: D
Notes:
The Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2023 will be held in New Delhi.
#5. A flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara operated by which country’s airline crashed before landing, resulting in the death of all 68 passengers on board?
A. Argentina
B. Nepal
C. France
D. USA
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
A flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara operated by Nepal’s Yeti Airlines crashed before landing, killing all 68 passengers on board.
#6. The first International Book Fair was held in which city?
A. Varanasi.
B. Chennai
C. Gurgaon.
D. New Delhi
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
The first International Book Fair was held in Chennai.
#7. Who started joint military exercises on Belarusian military airfields?
A. Argentina
B. Russia
C. France
D. USA
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Russia began joint military exercises at Belarusian military airfields.
#8. Which country district was the first constitution literate district?
A. Argentina
B. Russia
C. France
D. India
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Answer: D
Note:
Kollam district in India was the first constitution literate district.
#9. Which country’s population fell to a 60-year low of 1.41 billion, a decrease of about 850,000?
A. China
B. Brazil
C. France
D. India
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Answer: A
Note:
China’s population has fallen to a 60-year low of 1.41 billion, a decline of about 850,000.
#10. Which country’s president has announced that the government will implement the 13th Amendment, which seeks to transfer powers to the minority Tamil community?
A. Srilanka
B. Brazil
C. France
D. India
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Answer: A
Note:
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced that the government will implement the 13th Amendment, which seeks to transfer powers to the minority Tamil community.
#11. The 8th Vande Bharat Express train connects Secunderabad and which city?
A. Varanasi.
B. Chennai
C. Visakhapatnam
D. New Delhi
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Answer: C
Note:
The 8th Vande Bharat Express train connects Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam.
#12. India launched the 21st edition of Naval Exercise Varuna with which country?
A. Argentina
B. Russia
C. France
D. USA
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
India launched the 21st edition of Naval Exercise Varuna with France.
#13. The first meeting of the G20 Infrastructure Working Group (IWG) under the G20 India Presidency will be held in which city on January 16-17, 2023?
A. Varanasi.
B. Chennai
C. Pune
D. New Delhi
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Answer: C
Note:
The first meeting of the G20 Infrastructure Working Group (IWG) under the G20 India Presidency will be held in Pune on January 16-17, 2023.
#14. In December 2022, India exported goods worth USD 34.48 billion, increase of 7.75% from the November figure, but by what percentage it decreased from the previous year?
A. 11.5%
B. 12.2%
C. 10.3%
D. 20.5%
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Answer: B
Description:
In December 2022, India exported goods worth USD 34.48 billion, increased by 7.75% from the November figure, but decreased by 12.2% from the previous year.
#15. What edition of the bilateral naval exercise between India and France, Varuna, began on the western seaboard?
A. 10th.
B. 25th
C. 13th.
D. 21st.
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Answer: D
Description:
The 21st edition of the bilateral naval exercise Varuna between India and France began in the western seaboard.
#16. India is holding the 21st edition of the ‘Varuna’ bilateral exercise with which country’s navy?
A. Spain
B. Switzerland
C. France
D. Syria
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
India is conducting the 21st edition of the bilateral exercise ‘Varuna’ with the French Navy.
#17. Who appointed Sonia Guazajara as the first Minister of Indigenous Peoples?
A. Brazil
B. Switzerland
C. Sudan
D. Syria
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Answer: A
Description:
Brazil appointed Sonia Guazajara as the first Indigenous Peoples Minister.
#18. Which state government restructured the old pension scheme?
A. Kerala
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: B
Description:
The Himachal Pradesh government revised the old pension scheme.
#19. The World Health Organization recently declared the end of the Ebola virus in which country?
A. Brazil
B. Uganda
C. Sudan
D. Syria
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Answer: B
Note:
The World Health Organization recently declared the end of the Ebola virus in Uganda.
#20. According to recently released data, which country recorded its first population decline since 1961?
A. France.
B. Australia.
C. New Zealand.
D. China
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Answer: Option D
Note:
The Chinese population recorded its first sharp decline since 1961, according to recently released data.
#21. Which country will host the FIDE World Chess Championship between April and May, 2023.
A. France.
B. Australia.
C. New Zealand.
D. Kazakhstan
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Answer: D
Note:
Kazakhstan’s capital city of Astana will host the FIDE World Chess Championship between April and May, 2023.
#22. Prime Minister Modi named 21 islands of Andaman & Nicobar as recipients of which Award, giving due honor and recognition to real-life heroes?
A. Bharat Ratna.
B. Padma Vibhushan.
C. Padma Bhushan.
D. Param Vir Chakra.
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Answer: D
Note:
Prime Minister Modi named 21 islands of Andaman & Nicobar as recipients of the Param Vir Chakra Award, giving due honor and recognition to real-life heroes.
#23. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Narayanpur Left Bank Canal with modern irrigation system & several projects related to water security, farmers’ welfare and road connectivity in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several projects related to water security, farmers’ welfare and road connectivity in Karnataka.
#24. The Indian Ports Association (IPA) has signed an MoU with developing countries for research and information systems to set up the Center for Maritime Economy and Connectivity in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. New Delhi
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: Option C
Note:
The Indian Ports Association (IPA) has signed an MoU with developing countries for research and information systems to set up the Center for Maritime Economy and Connectivity in New Delhi.
#25. A sensitive workshop on G20 environment and climate sustainability is being held in which city?
A. Bangalore
B. Chennai
C. Pune
D. New Delhi
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Answer: A
Notes:
A sensitive workshop on G20 environment and climate sustainability is being held in Bangalore.
