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#1. Who releases the Findex report?
A. World Bank
B. IMF
C. WMO
D. GEF
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Answer: Option A
Description:
The Findex Report was released by the World Bank, and the latest report, the Findex Report 2021, reveals that nearly half of older people globally still lack access to formal financial services.
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#2. Vote Fest 2023 will be held by CEC and ECI members to raise awareness about the election process in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. Delhi
C. Bangalore
D. Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Vote Fest 2023 will be held by CEC and ECI members to raise awareness about the election process in Bangalore.
#3. Which country has restored e-visa services for Saudi citizens that were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
A. India
B. Switzerland
C. France
D. South Korea
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
India has announced the resumption of e-visa services for Saudi citizens suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#4. The new initiative ‘Beggar Free City’ has been launched in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. Delhi
C. Bangalore
D. Nagpur
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Answer: D
Notes:
The new initiative ‘Beggar Free City’ has been launched in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
#5. Who successfully developed the first fully indigenized fuse YDB-60 for the underwater anti-submarine warfare rocket RGB-60?
A. India
B. Switzerland
C. France
D. South Korea
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
The Indian Navy has successfully produced the first fully indigenized fuze YDB-60 for the underwater anti-submarine warfare rocket RGB-60, a landmark achievement for the “Make in India” initiative in the defense sector.
#6. Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director & CEO of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) from June 27, 2023?
A. Rohit Jawana
B. Mahesh Gaba
C. Manjit Kataria
D. Naresh Singh
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
Rohit Jawana has been appointed as the new Managing Director & CEO of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) from June 27, 2023.
#7. Which bank partnered with ITC to offer rural credit products?
A. Axis Bank
B. SBI
C. ICICI
D. RBI
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
Axis Bank has partnered with ITC Bank to provide rural credit products.
#8. The rare moth species Mimeusemia silonica is observed for the first time in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: D
Note:
The rare moth species Mimeusemia silonica is observed for the first time in Tamil Nadu, India.
#9. Which city hosted the second Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion meeting?
A. Mumbai
B. Delhi
C. Bangalore
D. Hyderabad
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Answer: D
Note:
Hyderabad hosted the second Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion meeting.
#10. The “Illegal Migration Bill” is which country’s bill?
A. United States
B. UK
C. France
D. South Korea
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Answer: B
Note:
The “Illegal Migration Bill” is the UK bill.
#11. Which state has released two tigers under the tiger rehabilitation project in Madhav National Park in Shivpuri?
A. Telangana
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Jammu & Kashmir
D. Assam
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Answer: B
Note:
Madhya Pradesh has released two tigers under the tiger rehabilitation project in Madhav National Park in Shivpuri.
#12. Who wrote the book “Mundaka Upanishad: The Gateway to Eternity” recently released by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar?
A. Poonam Saroha
B. Neha Mittal
C. Shweta Mishra
D. Karan Singh
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
Dr. Karan Singh wrote the book “Mundaka Upanishad: The Gateway to Eternity” recently released by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
#13. India beat world champions Germany by 3-2 in the FIH Pro League in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Assam
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Answer: C
Note:
India beat world champions Germany by 3-2 in the FIH Pro League in Odisha.
#14. “Braj Holi Mahotsav” is organized by which state Tourism Department?
A. Telangana
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Assam
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Answer: C
Description:
“Braj Holi Mahotsav” is organized by Rajasthan Tourism Department.
#15. “As Good as My Word” was written by whom?
A. G.B Pant
B. Sneha Mishra
C. K.M Chandrashekhar
D. Mahesh Bhatt
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Answer: C
Description:
“As Good as My Word” was written by KM Chandrasekhar, who earlier served as Cabinet Secretary from 2007 to 2011.
#16. According to data collected by ISRO, which of the following cities have the highest risk of landslides and have seen the highest number of landslides in the last two decades?
A. Shimla and Kufri
B. Mumbai and Delhi
C. Nainital and Tehri Garhwal
D. Rudraprayag and Tehri Garhwal
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
According to data collected by ISRO, Rudraprayag and Tehri Garhwal have the highest risk of landslides and have seen the highest number of landslides in the last two decades.
#17. Which bank has signed an MoU with Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) to provide loans to farmers?
A. Axis Bank
B. SBI
C. ICICI
D. PNB
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Answer: D
Description:
PNB has signed an MoU with Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) to provide loans to farmers.
#18. Which country opened military service to women for the first time in 25 years?
A. United States
B. Colombia
C. France
D. South Korea
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Answer: B
Description:
Colombia opens military service to women for the first time in 25 years.
#19. Who conducted the massive operational level exercise called “Tropex 2023”?
A. United States
B. India
C. France
D. South Korea
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Answer: B
Note:
India has conducted a major operational level exercise called “Tropex
#20. Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to restore diplomatic relations with the help of which country?
A. United States
B. China
C. France
D. South Korea
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Answer: Option B
Note:
Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to restore diplomatic relations with the help of China.
