Q) Which of the following countries will host the special virtual Summit 'Voice of Global South Summit’ in

January 2023?
A. Sri Lanka B. South Africa
C. India D. Bangladesh

Answer: C. India

Q) Recently, Ghaziabad-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay section of the Indian Railways has become the longest fully
automatic block signalling section. What is its total length?
A. 562 Km B. 662 Km
C. 762 Km D. 862 Km

Answer: C. 762 Km

) Recently, who amongst the following has been honored with the Best Director award at the New York Film
Critics Circle Awards 2022?
A. Zoya Akhtar B. SS Rajamouli
C. Mani Ratnam D. Meghna Gulzar

Answer: B. SS Rajamouli

) Recently, logo and mascot of the 26th National Youth Festival 2023 was released. It will be held in which of
the following states?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Karnataka
C. Gujarat D. Kerala

Answer: B. Karnataka

Q) Recently, the world’s first Palm-leaf Manuscript Museum has been inaugurated in which of the following
states?
A. Gujarat B. Tamil Nadu
C. Bihar D. Kerala

Answer: D. Kerala

Q) The 14th edition of the World Spice Congress (WSC) will be held in which of the following cities in
February 2023?

A. Kochi B. Udaipur

C. Mumbai D. Lucknow

Answer: C. Mumbai

Q) Recently, which of the following Indian songs has won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original
Song?
A. Kesariya (Brahmastra) B. Naatu Naatu (RRR)
C. Dholida (Gangubai Kathiawadi) D. Srivalli (Pushpa: The Rise)
 Answer: B. Naatu Naatu (RRR)

Q) Which of the following countries has topped in the recently

released Henley Passport Index 2023?
A. Japan B. Germany
C. USA D. UK

Answer: A. Japan

Q) Recently, the 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup was inaugurated at the Barabati
Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha. Which of the following is the official mascot of the
Hockey world cup 2023?
A. Shera B. Olly
C. Champi Chikka D. Savaj

Answer: B. Olly

Q) The 16th edition of the 2026 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup will be held in which of the following
countries?
A. France and Germany B. Australia
C. Japan D. Netherlands and Belgium

Answer: D. Netherlands and Belgium

Q) Recently, which of the following flowering plants has been listed under the
Schedule III of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?
o A. Bougainvillea B. Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana)
C. Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis D. Tiobouchina

Answer: B. Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana)

Q) Recently, Switzerland won their first Billie Jean King Cup title 2022. It is related to which of the
following sports?
A. Football B. Tennis
C. Basketball D. Table Tennis

Answer: B. Tenni

) Recently, who amongst the following has been crowned the Miss Universe 2022?
A. Amanda Dudamel B. Andreina Martinez
C. Divita Rai D. R’Bonney Gabriel

Answer: D. R’Bonney Gabriel

Q) Recently, India has announced that it is committed to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) by which of the
following years?
A. 2025 B. 2026
C. 2027 D. 2030
 Answer: C. 2027

Q) What is the rank of India in the recently released Global Firepower Index 2023?
A. 1st B. 2nd
rd
C. 3 D. 4th

Answer: D. 4th

Q) Recently, 21 largest unnamed islands of which of the following union territories have been named after
Param Vir Chakra awardees?
A. Lakshadweep Islands B. Puducherry
C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands D. Daman and Diu

Answer: C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Q) Recently, how many children have been awarded the Pradhan Mantri
Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023?
A. 7 B. 9
C. 11 D. 13

Answer: C. 11

Q) Recently, which of the following Indian documentaries have been nominated for
the “Best Documentary Feature Film” for the 95th Academy Awards (Oscars) 2023?
A. Fire Of Love B. All that Breathes
C. A House Made of Splinters D. All the Beauty and the Bloodshed

Answer: B. All that Breathes

Q) Recently, which of the following countries has won the FIH Men’s Hockey
World Cup 2023?
A. Belgium B. Australia
C. Germany D. India

Answer: C. Germany

Q) Recently, the Mughal Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi have been renamed as which of the following?
A. Amrit Udyan B. Rashtra Udyan
C. Kalam Udyan D. Ashoka Udyan

Answer: A. Amrit Udyan

Q) Recently, Novak Djokovic has won the men’s singles title

of the Australian Open 2023. With this, he has won how
many Grand Slam titles overall?
A. 20 B. 21
C. 22 D. 23

Answer: C. 22
) Recently, who amongst the following from India has won the Grammy award for the “Divine Tides” album in the
Best Immersive Audio Album category?
A. A.R. Rahman B. M.M. Keeravani
C. Ricky Kej D. Rahul Raj

Answer: C. Ricky Kej

Q) Recently, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has won the 12th edition of the National Ice Hockey
Championship for men - 2023. It was organized in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Uttarakhand
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Ladakh

Answer: D. Ladakh

Q) According to the recent announcement, which of the following universities will get a ‘heritage’ tag from
UNESCO, making it the world’s first living heritage university?
A. University of Oxford, England B. Visva-Bharati University, India
C. Harvard University, USA D. University of Delhi

Answer: B. Visva-Bharati University, India

Q) Recently, the ICC T-20 Women’s World Cup 2023 began in which of the following countries?
A. India B. Australia
C. Sri Lanka D. South Africa

Answer: D. South Africa

Q) Recently, the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2023 was held in which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Delhi
C. Kolkata D. Lucknow

Answer: A. Mumbai

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has been conferred the “Raja Ram Mohan Roy National Award” for
excellence in Journalism-2020 by the Press Council of India?
A. Karan Thapar B. Dr Anne Bhavani Koteswara Prasad
C. Faye D'Souza D. Namita Waikar

Answer: B. Dr Anne Bhavani Koteswara Prasad

Q) Recently, the union Ministry of Culture has organized the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav – 2023 in which of the
following cities?
A. Delhi B. Bhopal
C. Mumbai D. Udaipur

Mumbai
Sanskriti Mahotsav 2023 in which of the following cities?
A. Kolkata B. Patna
C. Lucknow D. Bikaner
 Answer: D. Bikaner

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first woman to be appointed as the
Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court?
A. Justice Vaibhavi D. Nanavati B. Justice Mauna M. Bhatt
C. Justice Nisha M. Thakore D. Justice Sonia G. Gokani

Answer: D. Justice Sonia G. Gokani

Q) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 2nd Indian Rice Congress 2023 in which of the following
cities?
A. Ranchi B. Kolkata
C. Cuttack D. Kochi

Answer: C. Cuttack

Q) Recently, which of the following has been declared as the Best Tableaux (States/UTs) in the Republic Day
Parade 2023 by the Panel of Judges?
A. Maharashtra (Sade Tin Shaktipithe & Nari Shakti) B. Uttar Pradesh (Ayodhya Deepotsav)
C. Uttarakhand (Manaskhand) D. Gujarat (Clean-Green energy efficient Gujarat)

Answer: C. Uttarakhand (Manaskhand)

Q) Recently, which of the following countries has won the hosting rights for 2027 AFC Asian Cup (Football)?
A. Saudi Arabia B. Qatar
C. UAE D. India

Answer: A. Saudi Arabia

Q)
R) Recently, 5 new judges took oath as the judges of the Supreme Court. What is the total
sanctioned strength of Supreme Court (including the Chief Justice)?
A. 31 B. 32
C. 33 D. 34

Answer: D. 34

Q) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President’s Colour award to which of the following
security forces?
A. Haryana Police B. Rajasthan Police
C. Gujarat Police D. Bihar Police

Haryana police

Q) North India’s first Nuclear Plant is being constructed in which of the following states/union territories?
A. Uttarakhand B. Haryana
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Ladakh

Answer: B. Haryana
Q) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the 2023 Marconi Prize?
A. Raj Reddy B. Neeraj Kayal
C. Hari Balakrishnan D. Avinash Kak

Answer: C. Hari Balakrishnan

Q) Recently, it was informed that Deakin University from Australia will become the first foreign university to set
up a campus in India. It will be set up in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Bengaluru
C. GIFT City, Gujarat D. Lucknow

Answer: C. GIFT City, Gujarat

Q) Recently, which of the following teams has won the 76th National Football Championship for
Santosh Trophy 2022-23?
A. Meghalaya B. Punjab
C. Karnataka D. Services

Answer: C. Karnataka

Q) Recently, which of the following ministries has received the Porter Prize 2023?
A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
C. Ministry of Science and Technology
D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has appointed as the 28th Controller General of Accounts (CGA)?
A. S.S. Dubey B. Hemant Jain
C. Richa Sharma D. Srishti Jain

Answer: A. S.S. Dubey

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the 2022 “BBC Indian Sportswoman of The Year”?
A. Mirabai Chanu B. Bhavina Patel
C. Pritam Siwach D. Nitu Ghanghas

Answer: A. Mirabai Chanu

Q) Recently, Sir David Alan Chipperfield have been awarded the Pritzker Prize 2023. Pritzker Prize is related to
which of the following?
A. Space Science B. Architecture
C. Physics D. Economics

Answer: B. Architecture

Q) Recently, which of the following countries has unveiled its new capital city “Nusantara”?
A. Malaysia B. Indonesia
C. Philippines D. Laos
 Answer: B. Indonesia

Q) Recently, “The Elephant Whisperers” has won Best Documentary Short Film at
the 95th Academy Awards 2023 (Oscars). It was shot inside which of the following
national parks?
A. Mukurthi National Park B. Bandipur National Park
C. Mudumalai National Park D. Guindy National Park

Answer: C. Mudumalai National Park

Q) Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the world's longest railway platform of 1.5 kilometres at Sri
Siddhaarooda railway station. It is in which of the following states?
A. Telangana B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala D. Karnataka

Answer: D. Karnataka

Q) Recently, which of the following has created the Guinness Book of World Records as the World’s largest
seated Hockey stadium?
A. Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi B. Birsa Munda International Hockey
Stadium, Rourkela

C. Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar D. Aishbagh Stadium, Bhopal

Answer: B. Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium, Rourkela

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has been named Governor of the Year by the Central Banking Awards 2023?
A. Andrew Bailey B. Jerome H. Powell
C. Christine Lagarde D. Shaktikanta Das

Answer: D. Shaktikanta Das

Q) Recently, Tamil novel “Pyre” (Pukkuli) has been selected for the International Booker prize
longlist for 2023. Who amongst the following is the author of the book?
A. Indira Parthasarathy B. Perumal Murugan
C. B. Jeyamohan D. C.S. Lakshmi

Answer: B. Perumal Murugan

Q) Recently, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has announced the creation of 19 new districts in the state. With this, there
will be a total how many districts in the state?
A. 53 B. 52
C. 51 D. 50

Answer: D. 50

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Asian Billiards 2023 title?
A. Geet Sethi B. Brijesh Damani
C. Pankaj Advani D. Sourav Kothari

Answer: C. Pankaj Advani

Q) According to recently released World Happiness Report 2023, which of the following countries has topped the
index?
A. Finland B. Denmark
C. Bhutan D. India

Answer: A. Finland

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Q) Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has certified which of the following countries as Malaria
Free?
A. India and Pakistan B. India and Bangladesh
C. Azerbaijan and Tajikistan D. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Answer: C. Azerbaijan and Tajikistan

Q) Recently, which of the following Indian cities has been included in the World Tree City 2022 list?
A. New Delhi B. Bhopal
C. Mumbai D. Chennai

Answer: C. Mumbai

Q) According to the recent information, which of the following

states has the lowest police-public ratio per lakh persons?
A. Bihar B. West Bengal
C. Rajasthan D. Nagaland

Answer: A. Bihar
Q) The world’s first conservation and breeding centre for the critically
endangered Asian king vulture named Jatayu Conservation and Breeding
Centre (JCBC) is being developed in which of the following states?
A. Bihar B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Haryana D. Kerala

Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh

Q) According to the recently released “Status of Tigers 2022” report, how many total numbers of tigers are there
in India? A. 3,167 B. 2,967
C. 2,226 D. 1,706

Answer: A. 3,167

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the 2023 International Prize in Statistics?
A. Jahar Saha B. Arup Bose
C. Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao D. A.M. Mathai

Answer: C. Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao

Q) Which of the following cities in India will host the Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023?
 A. New Delhi B. Bengaluru
C. Mumbai D. Chennai

Answer: D. Chennai

Q) Recently, the first look of the film “800” was released. It is a biopic on which of the following former cricketers?
A. Shane Warne B. R. Ashwin
C. Muthaiah Muralitharan D. Anil Kumble

Answer: C. Muthaiah Muralitharan

) Recently, which of the following has become the first state in the country to prepare a water budget?
A. Kerala B. Telangana
C. Maharashtra D. Rajasthan

Answer: A. Kerala

Recently, who amongst the following has been presented with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman?
A. Raj Subramaniam B. Ajay Banga
C. Raghuram Rajan D. Gita Gopinath

Answer: A. Raj Subramaniam

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian woman to win the Wisden Almanack cricket of
the year 2023?
A. Harmanpreet Kaur B. Smriti Mandhana
C. Mithali Raj D. Poonam Yadav

Answer: A. Harmanpreet Kaur

Q) The 37th edition of the National games 2023 will be held in which of the following states?
A. Maharashtra B. Goa
C. Odisha D. Assam

Answer: B. Goa

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has been presented with the 1959 Ramon Magsaysay Award in person after
64 years?
A. Dalai Lama B. Rajendra Singh
C. Bezwada Wilson D. Shanta Sinha

Answer: A. Dalai Lama

Q) According to the recent information, which of the following will be India’s first solar city?
A. Pune B. Chennai
C. Sanchi D. Gaya

Answer: C. Sanchi

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has been awarded the Australia's highest civilian honour, the Order of
 Australia?
A. Azim Premji B. Narayan Murthy
C. Ratan Tata D. Mukesh Ambani

Answer: C. Ratan Tata

Q) Recently, the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE has which of the following Indian cricketers by naming a stand
after him?
A. Kapil Dev B. Mahendra Singh Dhoni
C. Sachin Tendulkar D. Sourav Ganguly

Answer: C. Sachin Tendulkar

Q) Recently, which of the following has won the silver award in the carbon reduction category of the Green
World Awards 2023?
A. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) B. Mumbai Metro
C. Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation D. Chennai Metro Rail Limited

Answer: D. Chennai Metro Rail Limited

Q) According to the recent data by the RBI, which of the following states has emerged as the State with the
highest market borrowings in 2022-23?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Maharashtra
C. West Bengal D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: A. Tamil Nadu

Q) What is the rank of India in the recently released 2023 World Press Freedom Index by the Reporters Without
Borders (RSF)?
A. 141st B. 151st
C. 161st D. 180th

Answer: C. 161st
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Q) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first batter ever to score 7000 runs in the history of the
Indian Premier League?
A. Virat Kohli B. Shikhar Dhawan
C. David Warner D. Rohit Sharma

Answer: A. Virat Kohli

Q) Recently, which of the following countries has emerged as the India's third
largest exports destination after the US and UAE during 2022-23?
A. United Kingdom (Britain) B. Russia
C. China D. Netherlands

Answer: D. Netherlands
Q) Wings India 2024 will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Bengaluru B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai D. Hyderabad

Answer: D. Hyderabad

Q) Recently, the official logo of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was unveiled. It will be held in which of the following
countries?
A. Argentina, USA, Mexico B. USA, Brazil, Argentina
C. Brazil, Mexico, Argentina D. USA, Canada, Mexico

Answer: D. USA, Canada, Mexico

Q) According to the recent information, which of the following states hold the maximum number of
Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged goods?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Karnataka D. Kerala

Answer: A. Tamil Nadu

Q) Recently, which of the following states has achieved 100 percent household coverage under the Pradhan
Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Telangana
C. Kerala D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: B. Telangana

Q) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) will open its first-ever overseas campus in which of the following countries?
A. Cambodia B. Tanzania
C. UAE D. Singapore

Answer: B. Tanzania

Q) Recently, which of the following countries has conferred its highest civilian honour to President Droupadi
Murmu- “The Grand Order of the Chain of Yellow Star”?
A. Serbia B. Suriname
C. Panama D. Guyana

Answer: B. Suriname

Q) Recently, Australia has won the 2021–2023 ICC World Test Championship, defeating India in the final. The final
was held in which of the following cricket grounds?
A. The Oval, London B. The Lords, London
C. Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia D. Eden Park, New Zealand

Answer: A. The Oval, London

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has won the Women’s singles title at the 2023 French Open?
A. Karolina Muchova B. Iga Swiatek
C. Elena Rybakina D. Coco Gauff

Answer: B. Iga Swiatek

Q) Recently, the 2023 Squash World Cup has commenced in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Chennai
C. Bengaluru D. Lucknow

Answer: B. Chennai

Q) The Asia Cup 2023 (Cricket) will be held in which of the following countries?
A. India and Sri Lanka B. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
C. Pakistan and India D. Pakistan and Sri Lanka

Answer: D. Pakistan and Sri Lanka

Q) Which of the following cities will host India's first MotoGP racing event in September 2023?
A. Greater Noida B. Bengaluru
C. Hyderabad D. New Delhi

Answer: A. Greater Noida

Q) What is the rank of India on the recently released Global Gender Gap Report 2023 by the
World Economic Forum (WEF)?
A. 135th B. 127th
C. 103rd D. 117th

Answer: B. 127th

Q) Recently, the President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu has presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards
for the years 2022 and 2023. It is related to which of the following professions?
A. Sports B. Nursing
C. Journalism D. Politics

Answer: B. Nursing

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has received a Guinness World Record becoming the first football player to
play 200 international matches?
A. Cristiano Ronaldo B. Lionel Messi
C. Mohamed Salah D. Luka Modric

Answer: A. Cristiano Ronaldo

Q) According to the recent information, which of the following states has

 emerged as the top recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in FY2023?
A. Maharashtra B. Karnataka
C. Delhi D. Gujarat

Answer: A. Maharashtra

Q) Recently, which of the following Indian institutions has secured 149th rank in the QS World University Ranking
2024?
A. IIT, Bombay B. IIT, Delhi
C. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru D. IIT, Kharagpur

Answer: A. IIT, Bombay

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) Recently, it has been announced that the name of Itwari Railway station has been changed to 'Netaji Subhash
Chandra Bose Itwari' station. It is in which of the following states?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Maharashtra
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Karnataka

Answer: B. Maharashtra

Q) Recently, PM Shri Narendra Modi has launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission 2047 in
the Shahdol district. It is in which of the following states?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra
Answer: A. Madhya Pradesh
Q) What is the rank of India in the recently released Global Peace Index 2023?
A. 132nd B. 52nd
C. 126th D. 111th

Answer: C. 126th

Q) The 132nd edition of the Durand Cup 2023 (Football) will be held in which of the following cities?
A. Kolkata B. New Delhi
C. Kochi D. Bengaluru

Answer: A. Kolkata

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian cricketer to be signed for the Women’s
Caribbean Premier League (WCPL)?
A. Harmanpreet Kaur B. Smriti Mandhana
C. Shafali Verma D. Shreyanka Patil

Answer: D. Shreyanka Patil

Q) Who amongst the following will be honoured with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2023?
A. Smt. Droupadi Murmu B. Shri Narendra Modi
C. Shri Amit Shah D. Smt Tessy Thomas

Answer: B. Shri Narendra Modi

Q) According to the recent report by Goldman Sachs, India will become the world’s second-largest economy by
which of the following years?
A. 2047 B. 2050
C. 2034 D. 2075

2075
Q) Recently, which of the following states has announced the formation of a new district – Nagda?
A. Rajasthan B. Chhattisgarh
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Jharkhand

Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh

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Q) Recently, who amongst the following has become the 2nd fast bowler to take 600 Test wickets?

A. Mohammed Shami B. Stuart Broad

C. Mitchell Starc D. Pat Cummins

Answer: B. Stuart Broad

) The 'Semicon India 2023’ will be held in which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Hyderabad
C. Gandhinagar D. Greater Noida

Answer: C. Gandhinagar

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the chairman of One Nation One Election
Committee?
A. Draupadi Murmu B. Ram Nath Kovind
C. D.Y. Chandrachud D. Harish Salve

Answer: B. Ram Nath Kovind

Q) Recently, which of the following teams has won Durand cup 2023?
A. Mohun Bagan B. East Bengal
C. Mohammedan SC D. Bengaluru FC

Answer: A. Mohun Bagan

Q) Recently, a book titled "Fire on Ganges" was launched. Who amongst the following is the
author of the book?
A. Arundhati Roy B. Deeksha Srinet
C. Shivangi Jai Singh D. Radhika Iyengar

Answer: D. Radhika Iyengar

Q) Which of the following company has become 15th Navratna of India?

A. Goa Shipyard Limited B. Airports Authority of India
C. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Answer: C. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers

Q) ISRO has successfully launched the Aditya L1 Mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in SrihariKota.
Which of the following launch vehicles was used?
A. PSLV-C57 B. PSLV-C56
C. GSLV Mk 1 D. GSLV Mk II

PSLV C57

Q) Which of the following countries are the host of Asia Cup 2023 having 6 participants in all?
A. Sri Lanka & Pakistan B. India & Bangladesh
C. Nepal & Bangladesh D. Pakistan & Afghanistan

Answer: A. Sri Lanka & Pakistan

Q) World Weightlifting Championships 2023 is being organized in which of the following countries?
A. Australia B. Canada
C. Saudi Arabia D. India

Answer: C. Saudi Arabia

Q) 78th session of the UN General Assembly was declared open by new General Assembly President Dennis
Francis. Which country does he belong to?
A. Uzbekistan B. Trinidad and Tobago
C. Tajikistan D. Malaysia

Answer: B. Trinidad and Tobago

Q) Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has achieved a new milestone by providing how many tap water connections to
rural households, since its launch on India’s 73rd Independence Day, August 15, 2019?
A. 13 Crore B. 10 Crore
C. 15 Crore D. 5 Crore

Answer: A. 13 Crore

Q) Which railway station gets ‘Green Railway Station Certification’ with highest Platinum rating?
A. Visakhapatnam Railway Station B. Madgaon Railway Station
C. Vijayawada Railway Station D. Madurai Railway Station

Answer: C. Vijayawada Railway Station

Q) Which of the following became the second city in the country to implement emissions trading scheme?
A. Bengaluru B. Gangtok
C. Hyderabad D. Ahmedabad

Answer: D. Ahmedabad
Q) Which of the following compositions of Rabindranath Tagore has been
declared as its state anthem by West Bengal?
A. O Amar Desher Mati B. Banglar mati, Banglar jol
C. Ekla Chalo Re D. Ami Tomay Jato

Answer: B. Banglar mati, Banglar jol

Q) Who created history by winning the 24th Grand Slam title in US Open tennis?
A. Novak Djokovic B. Daniil Medvedev
C. Matthew Ebden D. Carlos Alcaraz

Answer: A. Novak Djokovic

Q) Recently, the African Union has been admitted as a permanent member of the G20. How many member states
are there in the African Union?
A. 50 B. 60
C. 55 D. 40

Answer: C. 55

Q) Which Indian cricketer reached the 150 ODI wickets mark, becoming the
fastest Indian spinner to do so in just 88 One Day Internationals?
A. Ravindra Jadeja B. Ravichandran Ashwin
C. Kuldeep Yadav D. Yuzvendra Chahal

Answer: C. Kuldeep Yadav

Q) On which day is World Lymphoma Awareness Day (WLAD) observed annually?

A. September 15th B. September 12th
C. September 14th D. September 20th

Answer: A. September 15th

● Theme 2023: "We Can't Wait to Focus on Our Feelings."

Q) How many Asia Cup titles did India secure with their victory in the final match against Sri Lanka?
A. Sixth B. Seventh
C. Eighth D. Ninth

Answer: C. Eighth

Q) Which edition of the World Spice Congress will take place in the CIDCO Exhibition and Convention Centre
in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra?
A. 10th B. 12th
C. 14th D. 16th

Answer: C. 14th
 ● Theme 2023: 'VISION 2030: S-P-I-C-E-S' (Sustainability, Productivity, Innovation, Collaboration,
Excellence and Safety)

Q) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recognized
which animal as a 'food animal'?
A. Cow B. Mithun
C. Buffalo D. Sheep

Answer: B. Mithun

Q) What is the name of the comic book released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to
spread awareness about elections, voting, and the electoral process to children?
A. Chacha Chaudhary aur Chunavi Dangal B. Amar Chitra Katha
C. Tintin in India D. Comics for Kids: Democracy Edition

Answer: A. Chacha Chaudhary aur Chunavi Dangal

Q) Which state announced that Kiriteshwari, located in its Murshidabad district,

has been selected as the 'Best Tourism Village of India' in the Best Tourism
Village
Competition-2023?
A. West Bengal B. Rajasthan
C. Kerala D. Goa

Answer: A. West Bengal

Q) Recently, the government has passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment
Bill, 2023 for amending the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. It will allow the
mining of how many critical minerals?
A. 4 B. 10
C. 6 D. 5

Answer: C. 6

The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill 2023 is aimed at

amending which year’s old “Registration of Births and Deaths Act”?
A. 1969 B. 1934
C. 1961 D. 1950

Answer: A. 1969

Q) Recently, who among the following will be awarded with the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan
Prize for his outstanding contributions in mathematics?
A. Yunqing Tang B. Dr. Will Sawin
C. Dr. SHAI EVRA D. Ruixiang Zhang
 Answer: D. Ruixiang Zhang

Q) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu has granted assent to the Women’s Reservation Bill 2023, which
mandates a 33% reservation (one-third of total seats) for women. This reservation will not be provided to
women in which of the following governing bodies?
A. Lok Sabha B. State Legislative assemblies
C. Rajya Sabha D. National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi

Answer: C. Rajya Sabha

Q) Recently, which of the following countries have been named as hosts of the 2030
football World Cup?
A. Belgium, Spain and Portugal B. Belgium, Spain, France
C. Italy, Morocco and Portugal D. Morocco, Spain and Portugal

Answer: D. Morocco, Spain and Portugal

Q) Recently, Indian Air Force has celebrated its which of the following anniversary?
A. 91st B. 92nd
C. 90th D. 93rd

Answer: A. 91st

Q) As per recent announcement by World Tourism Organization (WTO), which of the following villages of
India has made it to the list of 54 best tourism villages 2023?
A. Lakhpat, Gujarat B. Narela, Madhya Pradesh
C. Dhordo, Gujarat D. Madla, Madhya Pradesh

Answer: C. Dhordo, Gujarat

Q) Recently, which of the following companies has been recognized for its exceptional performance in risk
management with the esteemed Golden Peacock Award, given by the Institute of Directors (IOD)?
A. REC Limited B. NTPC Ltd
C. POWERGRID D. NHPC Ltd

Answer: A. REC Limited

Q) Recently, which of the following cities in India has been included as the ‘City of Literature’ in the Creative Cities
Network (UCCN) by UNESCO?
A. Gwalior B. Varanasi
C. Kozhikode D. Jaipur

Answer: C. Kozhikode

Q) Recently, Nepal and Oman have qualified for the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup. Total how many teams will
contest in the tournament?
A. 10 B. 12
C. 16 D. 20
Answer: D. 20

Q) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched a new initiative "Women for Water, Water for
Women Campaign", celebrating “Jal Diwali”?
A. Ministry of Jal Shakti B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Panchayati Raj D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Answer: D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first cricketer in international match to be "timed out”?
A. Shakib Al Hasan B. Angelo Mathews
C. Babar Azam D. Sadeera Samarawickrama

Answer: B. Angelo Mathews

Q) Recently seen in news, ‘Nilavu Kudicha Simhangal’ (‘Lions that drank the
Moonlight’) is an autobiography of who amongst the following?
A. K. Sivan B. AS Kiran Kumar
C. S Somanath D. K. Radhakrishnan

Answer: C. S Somanath

Q) Recently, which of the following teams has won the Syed Mushtaq Ali
Trophy 2023-24 title?
A. Baroda B. Punjab
C. Mumbai D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: B. Punjab

Q) Recently, Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano has erupted. It is in which of the following countries?
A. Norway B. Sweden
C. Ukraine D. Russia

Answer: D. Russia

Q) According to the recently released WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2023, which of the following countries
recorded the highest TB cases in 2022?
A. India B. Indonesia
C. China D. Philippines

Answer: A. India

“Pusa-2090”, recently seen in news, is a type of which of the following crops?

A. Wheat B. Paddy
C. Sugarcane D. Cotton

Answer: B. Paddy

Q) Recently, which of the following teams emerged as the overall winners at the 37th National Games 2023,
Goa and lifted the Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy?
A. Services B. Haryana
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Maharashtra

Answer: D. Maharashtra

Q) “Lockbit 3.0”, recently seen in news, is a type of which of the following?

A. Drone B. Nuclear Missile
C. Ransomware D. Quantum Computer

Answer: C. Ransomware

Q) Recently, it was announced that National Pension Scheme (NPS) account holders can withdraw up to how
much percent pension fund?
A. 40% B. 50%
C. 60% D. 70%

Answer: C. 60%

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has become the first Indian women's player to be inducted into the ICC Hall
of Fame?
A. Jhulan Goswami B. Mithali Raj
C. Diana Edulji D. Anjum Chopra

Answer: C. Diana Edulji

Q) Recently, who amongst the following have been awarded the 2023 Kenneth Boulding Award for
Ecological Economics?
A. Oriana Bandiera and Eliana La Ferrara B. Alessandra Voena and Nancy Qian
C. Bina Agarwal and David Barkin D. Rohini Pande and Nava Ashraf

Answer: C. Bina Agarwal and David Barkin

Q) Recently, a painting titled "Woman with a Watch" (Femme à la montre) was auctioned off for
$139.3 million. It was made by who amongst the following?
A. Vincent Van Gogh B. Claude Monet
C. Leonardo Da Vinci D. Pablo Picasso

Answer: D. Pablo Picasso

Q) Who amongst the following will be awarded the ‘Gansamragini Lata Mangeshkar Award’ for 2023 by the
Maharashtra government?
A. Alka Yagnik B. Suresh Wadkar
C. Kailash Kher D. Rekha Bhardwaj

Answer: B. Suresh Wadkar

Q) Recently, NCERT has established a committee of 35 members to change the social science syllabus of Classes 6
to 12. It will be chaired by who amongst the following?
A. Sanjeev Sanyal B. MD Srinivas
C. Mazhar Asif D. Michel Danino

Answer: D. Michel Danino

Q) Recently, the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2022 has been awarded to which of
the following organizations?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) B. Pratham
C. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) D. Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the
Trained
Nurses Association of India

Answer: D. Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Trained Nurses Association of India

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has won the title of Miss Universe 2023?
A. Sheynnis Palacios (Nicaragua) B. Moraya Wilson (Australia)
C. (Thailand) D. Erica Robin (Pakistan)

Answer: A. Sheynnis Palacios (Nicaragua)

Q) Recently, Australia has won the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 (Men’s)
defeating India in the final. With this, Australia has won total how many world
cup titles?
A. 4 B. 5
C. 6 D. 7

Answer: C. 6

● More Information: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

○ Player of the Match in the 2023 ODI World Cup final: Travis
Head
○ Player of the Tournament: Virat Kohli
○ Most Runs: Virat Kohli (765 runs)
○ Most Wickets: Mohammed Shami (24 wickets)
○ The mascots are a male and female duo
named "Tonk" and "Blaze"

○
Q) The 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup will be held jointly in which of the following countries?
A. New Zealand and Australia B. Sri Lanka and Pakistan
C. South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia D. USA and West Indies

Answer: C. South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia

Q) Recently, which of the following organizations has adopted the Golden Gate Declaration?
A. Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) B. North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
C. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) D. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Answer: D. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

 Q) Recently who amongst the following has received the NASA IMPACT (Interagency Implementation and
Advanced Concepts Team) Planet Award 2023?
A. Dr Sujit Roy B. Dr Aditi Pant
C. Dr Abhay Bhushan D. Dr Arvind Joshi

Answer: A. Dr Sujit Roy

○ Andhra Pradesh was awarded as the Best Marine State

○ Uttar Pradesh awarded as the Best Inland State award

Q) According to the recent RBI Data, the daily wages of rural agricultural workers in which of the following states
are lowest?
A. Gujarat B. Kerala
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: D. Madhya Pradesh

Q) Recently, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Shri Narendra Modi has

approved Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM
JANMAN). Total how much amount has been allocated for PM JANMAN?
A. Rs 24,104 crore B. Rs 15,336 crore
C. Rs 8,768 crore D. Rs 29,768 crore

Answer: A. Rs 24,104 crore

Q) According to the recently released data by the National Statistical Office (NSO), what was India’s real GDP
growth rate during the July-September quarter of the 2023-24 (Q2FY24)?
A. 6.5% B. 6.2%
C. 7.6% D. 9.1%

Answer: C. 7.6%

Q) According to the recently released “Crime in India 2022” report by the National Crime
Records Bureau (NCRB), which of the following is the safest city in India?
. Pune B. Hyderabad
C. Mumbai D. Kolkata

Answer: D. Kolkata

Q) Recently, who amongst the following has been named as Time Magazine's

Year?
A. Sam Altman B. Lionel Messi
C. Taylor Swift D. Vladimir Putin

Answer: C. Taylor Swift

Time’s Athlete of the Year 2023 Lionel Messi

Q) Recently, which of the following Indian institutions has been ranked as the most sustainable Indian institute in the
QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024?
A. University of Delhi (DU) B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay
C. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras D. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

Answer: A. University of Delhi (DU)

Q) What is the rank of India in the recently released Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2024?
A. 4th B. 5th
th
C. 6 D. 7th

Answer: D. 7th

Q) Who amongst the following will be awarded the 33rd Vyas Samman 2023?
A. Gyan Chaturvedi B. Pushpa Bharati
C. Sivasankari D. Dr Madhav Hada

Answer: B. Pushpa Bharati